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Evening journal., 1898-02-19
DONATIONS.

Mayor Boyd has received from the
democratic League OF Delaware a
heck for SIS, to be used for the needy
|f the city.
Evening journal., 1898-02-19

The barge just completed by the
Jackson and Sharp Company for ]. II.
Fenner. Of Jersey City, was launched
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1898-02-19

-A@A-fAfA<AN VI AMI CI ILlLlJ
She has three decks-spar, main and
lower; her bottom is double and bilge
keels were given her, while her sys-
TEN of bulkheading will not be sur
passed by any vessel in the world. Her
main deck is steel, appropriately COW
cred with selected planking, while all
else in the construction of her hull was
used that the most exacting os the re-
quirements of both the British and
American Dloyds in such vessels may
be so fully met that she will be given
the highest rating for the greatest
number of years.
Great speed is not required by Mr..
Gould. The contract calls for IA knots,
which must be easily shown upon her
trial trip. This speed will not be
used at sea, as it is the intention in
making long voyages that the yacht
shall steam 121s knots per hour, and
considering that the Niagara's coal ca
pacity is TO be 400 tons she would, as
noted, make the voyage to Alexandria,
or to and around the British Isles and
back to New York without exhausting
her supply of fuel. The engines OF
the Niagara are of the triple expansion
type. the high pressure cylinder being
is inches, the intermediate 2S inches
and the low pressure 40 inches, with a
stroke of piston of 80 inches. Steam
will be furnished by three Scotch boil
ers, and the working pressure is to be
100 pounds.
DECK HOUSE AND ARRANGEMENT
On the upper, or spar, deck there is
a continuous house of steel, 100 feet
long by 16 feet wide. This will be
covered with mahogany or teak. as
may be decided upon in the future. In
the forward part of this house will be
the chart room, which will contain du-
plicate steam steering gear, to be used
/ in bad weather, and connecting with
Evening journal., 1898-02-19
BANQUET THIS AFTERNOON.

At 1.30 this afternoon all of the in
vited guests from this and other cities
repaired to the Wilmington Club.
on King street above Tenth, and were
dined by the company. Speeches Of
congratulatioD and goodwill were
made by several persons, and the
unanimous opinion was that It was one
OF the most successful of the many
launches which have taken place in
this city.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
1T is BOTTLED UP.
CerverA's Fleet is In the Santiago HarbOr
and at SchIey's NJ. rcy.

Cervera's Fleet is In the Santiago Harbor,
and at Schley's MI rcy.
New York, May 3o.-A cable to the
Herald from Mole st. Nicholas, Hayt,
says:
can state positively that Commodore
Schley has part. if not all, of the Spanish
fleet bottled up in Santiago harbor.
This has been suspected for several
days, but it was not dt fl ,itely known un-
til this morning, when Capt. Sigsbee of
the St. Paul, whu has been cruising of
the harbor for the past week, steamed
close enough to distinctly see two cruisers
of the Vizcaya class and two torpedo boats
lying just inside the mouth of the harbur.
1t is believed that the rest of Cerveras
squadron is also there.
The St. Paul has been watching San,i-
ago for eight days. Sigsbee thinks that
two Spanish torpedo boats ventured out
of the harbor Saturday night to attack
the St. Paul. but. anticipating such
move, ne cnanged MS posltion every
night in order that they could not locate
him.
Today Commodore Schl> Y took posi-
ton with the entire squadron to prevent
the escape of Cervera He hopes the
dons will come out and fight The op-
posing fleets are about of equal strength.
The Herald's tug passed Sampson's
feet of I8 vessels IS miles of Carderas
Friday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
headed west.
1t is probable Admiral Cervera will re-
main inside and postpone an engagement
indefinitely. but the blockade will be ef.
fectively maintained.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
sPANlARDs WE'RE SHORT.
When at Curacao the Fleet Was in Need of
Food and Coal.

When at Curacao tho Fle ct Was in Need Of
Food and Coal.
New York, May 3o-Captain Hodgson
Of the British steamer Laughton arrived
here this morning from Curacao. He
gave information in regard to the stay of
the Spanish vessels which touched at
that port and showed pictures of the Wis
caya and Infanta Maria Theresa which
were taken from the Laugh,on. The
sides of the vessels were covered with
long grass and the ships stood high out
of water. The harbor men ported that
the Spaniards were III need Of coal and
had been on short rations for some days
be(osc their ARRIVAL there. The vessels
were in no condition to make. great
speed.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
PRIZES WILL BE SOLD.

Panama, Guido ana BOnnaventura Go
Under the Hammer.
Key West. May 3o-The three con-
demned Spanish vessels. Panama. Guido
and Bonnaventura will be sent to New
York and sold as prizes. This action
was rendered necessary by movement
on the part of owners here to secure the
vessels for less than real value. Of the
prisoners on board 100 will be held on
account Of being members of the Span.
ish naval reserve. The ships will sail
under 4 strong convoy.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
sCHLEY's PLANS.


" Ill Ell ter Santiago Hsrbor to Destr " the
Fleet
Washington, May goa navy official
said at the department today, "We will
attack the enemy wherever we can find
them and continue the campaign Wig
orously on land and sea-"
The Cape Verde is now in the harbor.
Nothing is known in the department ef
Schley's plans for attack, but it is be.
lieve that he will follow Dewey's pla 4
at Manila. He will destroy the mines
and enter the harbor with Cuban pilot.
He is now unhampered by orders from
Washington officials.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
The Chautauquan.

The second number of the Texas. Col
orado Chautauquan has appeared with
the announcements for the summer ses.
sion which have alteady grown too vol
luminous to appear in the daily papers.
A glance over the list Of lecturers and
instructors will suffice to show that no
efforts are being spared to secure the
best that is going. The publication can
be had by application to Assistant Secre-
tary Turman.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
MOVE BEFORE WEDNESDAY.

General Brookes Refuses. t, Confirm or
Deny Reported Movement of roops.
Camp George H. Thomas, Chicka-
maugua, May 80 There is good au hor
ity for the statement that there will be a
movement of troops before Wednesday
but it is not known where the troops will
go. General BTookes refuses to deny e1
confirm the report.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
AO10|Ilg t|e
Old Comrades
MEMORIAL DAY.

The wesrers Of the Blue and Gray Honor
the Departed.
The sun ne'er shown with a gladder.
brighter countenance than it look ed down
upon the assembling of the survivors of
the civil war today. Many with heads
bent beneath the weight of years and
with footsteps slow and feeble, and many
still robust and hearty. but all with a
glad new feeling in their hearts, over
the brushing aside ofIold enmities. The oc-
casion was grand one, scene never to
be forgotten by the spectators and parti-
cipants.
A. M. Sawyer was the marshal of the
day and was assisted by the following
aides: DR.. H. w. Callahan. S.P.S; Major
w. S. Peck, K. of P; L. B. Battles. Wood.
men; w. H. Miller, /. o. o. F. No. I12;
R. T. Copeland, l. o. o. F. No. 9; Guy
Adams, A. O.U. W.; J. P. Hiskey, S. ofV.
and Mrs. r. E. Arnett, w. K. c.
The organizations formed in marching
order on Pearl street at 9 o'clock and
led by the Prep. cadets, the procession
moved up 12th street to the university.
The U. r. Knights of Pythias and sub
ordinate lodge followed by the l. o. O.. F.
lodges, A. o. u. w. and Woodmen of
the World formed after the cadets. The
school children came next and were fol-
lowed by the G. A. R. and ex confederate
veterans marching together. The wo.
mans relief corps, city government and
citizens in carriages closed the parade.
A temporarx--.-.i I'D been erected
at the west entrance of the univefshj'
and from this point the program of the
day was presented.
A voluntary by an instrumental quin.
tette opened the program and was fol-
lowed by prayer by Rev. Charles
Caverno. The Glee club rendered
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" and
DR.. Callahan then read Lincoln's address
at Gettysburg. Remarks by Mrs. Ullmer.
president of the w. r. c., and two mum
bers by the Glee club brought the pro-
gram to the principal address OF the day
by Hon. T. ]. J.O'Donnell of Denver. Mr..
In presenting his address to
the veterans of the blue and the gray,
felicitated them upon the circumstances
which has led to the present union, and
all upon the prospect OF
marching against the world
side by side. The victories of the south
are now the victories of the north. Mr..
O'Donnell finally drifted into the present
war situation and rehearsed the incidents
as they have occurred. The destruction
of the Maine and the avenging spirit
which has followed was also touched up.
on. In closing he spoke of possible
future brotherhood of all mankind, but
feared that it would not be realized until
a higher civilization is reached. The ad.
dress was heartily enjoyed by the audi
ence. The benediction closed the
services.
The march was the b taken up to the
cemetery where the decoration of graves
was followed out according to custom.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
News
from SC|lCy
DOUBTS DlSPELLEp.
Navy Depal tmeut Credits Schley's Report
Regar ling Cervera.

navy OGpA1 Uncut NTcUbCS SCnleyo nePOrt
ReYar ling Cervers.
Washington, May 3o-The navy de-
partment has announced that since the
receipt of Schley's report on the loca-
ton and recognition of Cervera's feet,
all doubt is removed. Important devel.
opments are now momentarily expected.
Schley has been given power to act as
his judgment dictates.
The reports from Kingston that Schley
will enter Santiago harbor are crecited
here. 1t is not expected that the feat
can be accomplished without loss but all
are confident that the destruction or cap.
ture of the Spanish fleet will result.
The army plans are still mystery,
and nothing can be secured for publica-
ton,
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
AHQCk CubQ N
LQ|ld 0|d SEQ
ON TO SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
Gen. Miles w tn Land Forces Will Coop.
crate With Commodore Sch'ey.

Gen. Miles w tn Land Forces Will Coop.
crate With Commodore Sch'ey.
Washington. May 3o-Indications here
this afternoon are that the first expedi-
tion to Cuba will land near Santiago
Twenty thousand men will be sent as a
land force to cooperate with Schley.
Gen. Miles will have comm ind OF the
expedition and has already ordered his
special train for himself and staff to
leave here at 1890 tonight.
Gen. Miles has formed his plans for
the campaign and will occupy the hills
surrounding the city.
The policy for the general occupation
Of Cuba and Porto Rico remain uncer-
tain.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
ANOTHER CAPTURE.

The st. Leafs Nahs . Spanish Vessel while
Blockade Ranning.
Key West, May 3o-The Rosternel
which was captured BY the St. Louis sn
"Wednesday was brought in today. The
St Louis fred SIX blanks at the Spaniard
and y solid shots before the vessel
laid 70. The Santiago ports opened 6r:
upen Tie s.. Louis without effect. The
auxiliary cruiser sher sailed IN and
hanle1 Ne prize away. The Bancroft i
SIN h pufssit Of tie reported Spanish
|essioe dghted near hefe several days
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
Criminal Negligence.

Denver, May 3o-Warrants were sworn
out today for the contractors who blilt
tie stand which collapsed at city park
Saturday. A warrant was also sworn
out for Park Commissioner Gallup.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
PRESIDENT ExPEc, ANT.

Thinks srhley will Do up the W.rk at
Santiago To-day.
Washington. May 3o.-1he president
expressed confidence this afternoon that
Commodore Schley will attack SAINT ago
today and continue until the forts are re.
duced and the Spanish fleet destroyed or
captured.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
Memorial D., in san Francisco.

Memorial Day in san Francisco.
San Francisco, May 3o-Fifty thous-
and men, volunteers, regulars. marines
and civil war veterans marched in the
Memorial Day parade here today. The
parade was the grandest aff air ever wit
messed in this city.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30

Key West. May 3o-Embarking orders
were received from Washington today
which set the city astir. Most of the
troops are heavy artillery. 1t is be-
lieved that some of the transports will
leave tonight.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
Expression Of Thanks.

wish to express my thanks to the
friends that so kindly assisted me during
the sickness and death of my husband.
MRS. ]. T. BLACKBURN.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
sieknes. At Manila.

Hong Kong May 3o.-Manlla despatch
es Of May Is state that Americans are
suffering losses from sickness.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30

To Cure . Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if 10 fails
to cure. IS cent?.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
Remember the Departed.

Key West. May 3o-Decorat'on day
was observed here today and the graves
of the dead of the Maine and Winslow
were appropriately decorated.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30
CAVALRY LEAVE DENVER.

The Rides Join Torrey's Regiment at
Cheyenne.
Denver. May 3o-Camp Adams is now
deserted. The last troops left today 10
join Torrey's regiment at Cheyenne.
Daily camera., 1898-05-30

Decoration Day Eiaborately Observed.
Washington, May 3o.-Decoration Day
was observed througout the country to-.
day with more elaborate exercises than
ever before.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29

Mrs. w. F, Braggins and daughter,
Of Paris Tex. were the guests of Mrs.
A. H. Harrison portion of this week
Percy Allen left Sunday for St Louis
where he acted Wednesday as grooms-
man at the Brown Alexander wedding
W. Ward went to Little Rock Mon
day to represent the local |. o. O. F.
lodge at the meeting of the grand lodge.
Go to Hawkins in the Dickson build
ing if you want stylish suit, or pair OF
pants, or if your old suit needs repair
ing or pressing -504 Main street.
The corner stone of the new Presby
terian church at Fort Smith was laid
amid appropriate ceremonies Wednes
day.
Work at terracing the grounds sur
rounding Mr.. Kerr s new residence on
College Hill has been in progress this
week.
Mrs. WI. Kerr and children were up
from STANDBY, l. T. visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs J. G, Ferguson, the
first of the week.
Miss Mary Fealy, after a short visit
to her sister here, Mrs. Jno. Kerwln,
left last Saturday for Hot Springs in the
hope of beneftting her health.
And now comes Henry Ramsden and
announces in his paper, the Mulberry
Leader, that Mulberry is the "only
cotton market in western Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29
. a ST @ II = e..
Baa,, the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature af N<NZAStzm

Henry Meyer had been decided on as
one of the judges in the baby show last
Saturday but he positively declined on
the ground that in years to come he
would most likely wish to call on the
young ladies then exhibited for prizes
and he felt sure that they all would give
him the cold shoulder except the one
which was awarded the prize. Mr..
Meyer certainly displayed a great deal
of far sight,
Cards are out announcing the marri-
age on the 10Th inst. at Washington
D. c., of Miss Emma Baldwin and
Lieut.. Samuel Dickinson Rockenbach
of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry. Miss
Baldwin will be remembered as the
daughter of General and Mrs. Theo. A.
Baldwin and on several different occa
sions spent considerable time here with
relatives THE PRESS congratu
lates.
The first fire alarm in many months
aroused our people last Saturday after
noon. The alarm proved to be false
one, but the cause of it, as usual at this
season of the year, was a defective tlue
the canse of one half of the fires that
occur during the winter months, We
hope the scare will prove efectual in
causing our citizens generally to look
after these points of danger as "an
ounce of prevention is worth pound of
cure. -
The oral argument in the suit and
counter suit Of the Frisco VS. Barnes
and Barnes VS. Frisco were heard Mon
day by Master in Chancery Matlock.
The argument on the part of Barnes
was by Col. Sam r. Chew, and those
who heard him state that he made a
mastery argument for his client and
one that appeared to stagger his oppo-
nent. Mr. R. B. Davidson. who repre-
sented the Frisco end of the case
Knowing that quite a number would
wish to hear the arguments, the case
was called in the circuit court room.
The ladies are justified in their com
plaint at the loud mouthed and in many
cases obscene talk carried on by the
numerous loafers, both black and white,
that infest our street corners. Let the
officers do their duty and enforce the
law against such action impartially and
there would soon be a diminution of
this disagreeable habit. The northeast
corner Of Main and Fifth streets is a
place the officer should devote some at
tention to, for a good portion of the
time it is almost obstructed by gang
Of negro loafers who will not get out of
anyone s way until they are pushed.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29

Any manner ofimproving the appear
ance of our ''City of the Dead meets
with our hearty approval. A volun
tary subscription is very good 1t ap-
pears to us that another way would be
to tax each lot a small sum for keeping
the streets contiguous to it in repair,
though, we acknowledge this plan also
has its drawbacks in that the owners of
numerous lots could not be found, and
that to some owners even small sum
would be too much
The hook and ladder company seemed
to have hard time last Saturday in
getting together enough members to
pull their cart to the fire. There has
come to be great lack of interest
among the members of the fire depart
ment that augurs not well for Van
Buren,, for in fighting fires, more than
in almost anything else, does organiza-
ton count. If some means could be
devised to increase and hold the interest
of members it would be good thing.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29
LOCAL and Personal.

Attend the Halloween Party to-
night.
2. D. Scott left Monday on a short
visit to Little Rock.
Harry Shibley spent Sunday with
friends at Little Rock.
II. L. Fitzhugh returned Saturday
from his business trip to Texas.
Miss Tinnie Watts was visiting rela-
tiyes and friends at Sallisaw this week
Munyon Homeopathic Remedies at
JOHN O KANE S DRUG STORE.
Miss Lands, of Fort Smith, is getting
up another dancing class for the winter
months.
The Kerr and Brown residences on
College Hill are assuming imposing
proportions.
Mrs. Thurman Hunt returned Satur-
aay from an extended visit to relatives
In Mississippi.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29
GAS TT . II I A-s
Dn a The Kind You Have Always Bought
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We are sorry to have to announce
that both Mr.. and Mrs Frank Gron-
halt have been suffering great deal
from illness since their removal to st,
Louis.
w. w. Sherwood arrived Sunday
from st. Louis on a visit to friends and
mt in some good time hunting first
of the week, returning to st. Louis
Wednesday
A freight wreck occurred at Tiawa on
the west end of the Mo. Pacific last
Friday night in which considerable roll
ing stock was damaged, though luckily
no one was injured.
W.P. Woolum is contemplating NOV
ing his family to Little Rock for the
winter. Should he do so he expects
however. to again make Van Buren MS
home in the spring.
Everybody was delighted with the
cake walk. not 80 with the baby show
for the mothers Of the babies who DIRE"
no prizes naturally were not delighted
bnt everybody else was.
The First Arkansas Volunteers were
mustered ont Of service last Tuesday at
Little Rock and the majority OF the
members of Company returned home
tb,t night and we are sorry TO say that
a number of them could not resist th'
te,nntation of getting gloriously full al
once
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29

Deputy U. S. Marshal Adds Bryan
brought in Wednesday a man named
Coppinger from the neighborhood of
st. Paul, Ark. charged with the man
facture of moonshine - He was taken
to the Jail at Fort Smith.
A tramp, giving the name of Fred
Cook, because he was refused meal at
a residence in town last Wednesday i,
evidently knowing that no one was at
home but the lady of the house, pro-
ceeded to unburden his mind in such a
manner that when officer Baxter was
notified he hunted the Weary Willie
up and escorted him before the Mayor
who gave him 50. 30 worth of rock pile.
County Judge Cain recently appointed
John L. Smith late candidate for county
clerk on the Republican ticket, to the
position of county school examiner, and
as this position requires first class
teachers $ certificate he chose his late
and successful opponent to examine
him, and last Tuesday and Wednesday
underwent lengthy written examina-
tion comingout with flying colors.
Mr.. John McRaven, court stenog
rpher for the fifteenth judicial circuit.
and Miss Florence McGraw. Of Altus
Ark. were married at Helena, where
the bride was visiting friends, last
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Mr.
Brown. pastor of the Helena Methodist
church. officiated They stopped over
IN the city on their wedding trip. lesv
ing last night for st. Louis Mr and
Mrs. McRaven will make Fort Smith
their home Fort Smith Sunday
Times
Mr. McRaven $ numerous friends in
Van Buren, extend their hearty con
gratulations in which we most hearth,
join.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-29

REQUIRING CERTAIN SlDEW ak I'M
PROVEMENTS TO BE MADE ON MAIN
STREET AT OR IN FRONT OF LOT
EIGHT (s, BLOCK EIGHT e IN THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN. ARK.
WHEREAS, II appears to the city council of the
city of Van Buren,. Ark that the safety, comfort.
and convenience of the inhabitants of said city
require that suitable pavements and sidewalk
improvements be built and maintained along
and in front oflots 2. g. f. s. &, and s. in block
s, in the said city Of Van Buren,. And whereas
1t appears that suitable sidewalks have already
been or are now being built along Main street
in front of lots L. g. 4, 5, and T. in said block,
all OF the same kind and character. And where
as IL appears that the owner ofo;eght (s) In said
block has been served with notice to appear be-
fore this meeting OF said council and show cause
if any he can why resolution shall not be pass
ed requiring similar sidewalk improvements to
be built along and in front of said lot eight (s).
Now, therefore be it resolved by the city council
of the city of Van Buren, Ark,
SECTION l. That the owner Of lot (9 in block
(8) in the city of Van Buren,, Ark. be and he is
hereby directed to build or cause to be built
along and in front of said lot on Main street a
sidewalk or pavement within twenty days after
Il copy Of this resolution shall have been served
upon him; said sidewalk to be built of good hard
brick with stone curbing ii being Intended
and ordered that it shall be Of the same kind
and character of the sidewalk Improvements al
ready built and being built along Main street in
front of the other lots in said block.
SECTION 3 II said sidewalk shall not be con
structed as aforesaid within the time designated
herein, ii shall be the duty OF the chairman of
the street committee to forthwith hereafter con
struct the same in accordance with this resou-
tion, And such sums the chairman of the
street committee may eXpend for said improve
ment under the directions Of this resolution are
hereby made and declared to be a first lien upon
said property and personal charge against the
owner thereof, and upon the completion of the
work, the chairman OF the street committee is
directed TO furnish the city attorney with n
verified and itemiZcd statement of the amount
so expended, and the city attorney is hereby
directed upon receipt Of said statement TO pro
ceed to institute such civil proceedings against
the property and the owner as are provided for
by existing laws for the recovery of the same.
SECTION 3 II the owner of said lot (Sl block
,S) shall fail or refuse to build or cause to be
built the sidewalk Improvements herein re-
quired within the time designated he shall be
deemed guilty of a misdcmeanOr and upon con
yictton thereof shall be fined in any sum not
less than five (s5l nor more than ten dollars $50
and each day such failure refusal continues
shall constitute separate offense.
", 7. ENGLASD Mayor.
J. d. HAWKINS. Recorder.