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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09

eve her heart was sad and her eyes
fearful, for it was the anniversary of
the death of her darling and only child,
a beautiful daughter of six short years.
One whole year since she had been
alone, and Helena had been singing
with the angels.
She said that she was not rebellious,
that she did not mourn as those with
out hope, but yet that life never could
again wear the joyous aspect that the
past had worn.
Even when she endowed a ward in the
Childrens hospital and had given to it
that precious name, "The Helena" she
could not adopt her pastors wise sug-
gestion, and present her dear ones
playthings to the invalid waits who
were to occupy it. She furnished the
ward tastefully and bought new toys
fort, but her heart rebelliously clung to
the sad pleasure of keeping the nursery
just as it had been left, when God
called its guest home.
She said she was getting resigned"
and she busted herself working among
the poor and giving in Helena's name"
and passed her leisure amid the sur
roundings that kept her thoughts too
much on the earthly part of her sorrow.
Here, she daily sighed over the white
canopied, short-length bed; and ten
derby touched the toy tea table and the
armchair to match it, in which Helena
always sat when she played at five
o'clock tea" She fingered tearfully
over the china tea set, that would never
hold again the play suppers and sor-
rowfully looked at the twin dolls lying
asleep in their tiny white crib. No, she
never could give them up, even to The
Helena"
In vain her inexperienced mother
protested that all this was not good
for her, that it was not that cheerful
acceptance of discipline that God de-
sired.
Il cannot give them up; it is all that
| have left of her!'
But, darling, all you have 9 right
to now is a chastened memory, a mem
DRY that should daily grow not less dear,
but less bleeding wound. These earth
~ reminders prevent the wound from
healing"
1t was useless. She could give up her
money and her time, but not these, "oh,
not these"
"A woman wishes TO see you, ma
dam-Miss Henderson, she calls her
self" And the maid servant spoke with
an air that betrayed her thoughts; "A
woman who gives no card must be no
body, sure"
Mrs. Estabrook recognized the name
at once; Miss Henderson was a regular
worker among the needy; one of those
whose business it is to investigate
leases" and report TO those with means
to relieve.
Bring Miss Henderson up here,
Maggie" and she laid down the photo
graph of Helena that she had been
nournfully contemplating. Angel
child" she whispered, softly.
"You look all tired out, Miss Hender-
son. Take this easy chair" and she
smiled upon her caller winningly, for
she was really a lovely and Christian
woman, and having been born to the
purple" had the easiest of manners
with all persons, whatever their social
position might be.
Indeed, l am tired and heart-siek-
too. I have come direct from one of
the saddest eases that 1 have ever On
countered, and that is saying a great
deal, and have come TO see if you feel
that you can do anything for them
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09
AN OPEN LET ! ER
To MOTHERS.

WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT To THE
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD "CASTORTA AND
"PITCEER'S CASTORIA" AS OUR TRADE MARK
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09
DIspOuraEing.

Does your papa object to my calling
upon you, Miss Dolyers?"
Not in the least, Mr.. Spudds."
Does your mamma"
NO"
DO your brothers,"
81 think not"
"Then ! guess I'm pretty solid"
"But there is one member of the FAM
lily you neglected to ask about, and
who does object to your coming most
heartily"
Il thought had named them all, but
now l think of it, did omit TO ask about
your pug"
"Oh. Fido doesn't mind YOU"
Then who is it that objects to my
coming to see you?'
1T is only l, Mr., spudds. "-Pick-Me-
I'D,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09

The head 50 lately crowned with thorn.
The roses were the first to hear:
Ere yet the dark had dreamed of dawn,
The faintest rustic reached their ear;
They heard the napkin downward drawn;
They listened to His breathing low.
His feet upon the threshold fall.
Bring roses-sweetest buds that blow,
His love the perfume of them all.
The lilies were the first to see
They, watching in the morning gray,
Saw angels come so silently
And roll the mighty stone away;
They saw Him pass the portals gloom;
He brushed their leaves - oh, happy
dewerl
Bring lilies-purest buds that bloom,
His face reflected in each flower.
The roses were the first to hear,
The lilies We're the first to see:
Bring fragrant flowers from far and near
To match the Easter melody
"Rabboni!', be on every tongue,
And every heart the rapture share
Of Mary, as she kneels among
The roses and the lilies fairl
Clarence UFrmy, In Century.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09
The Date for Enster.

Thirty days hath September"
Every person can remember,
But to know when Casters come
Puzzles even scholars-some.
When March the twenty-first is past.
Just watch the silvery moon,
And when you see II full and round,
Know Easter'n be here soon.
After the moon has reached its full
Then Easter will be here
The very Sunday after.
In each and every year.
And II Il hap on Sunday
The moon should reach its height,
The Sunday following this event
VIII be the Easter bright.
Boston Ira nscript
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-09
HI. EIrst Choice.

''What is the favorite Easter fower?"
asked the teacher.
"The painted egg, " answered Tommy,
nGdently-DetroitF Free Press.
Evening star., 1898-07-16

hedge. He will elaborate the difference be-
tween what he Is willing to do and what
the situation in Spain makes possible He
will shrug his shoulders, as General Toral
did and declare that in reality he Is only a
subordinate He must take his orders from
Spanish conditions, the difficulties of which
he will proceed to magnify to serve his own
ends
Craft is the Spaniards strong suit 1t is
a quality which goes with extreme cruelty.
The red Indian is both crafty and cruel. but
he is not elaborate In the exercise of his
qualities. The educated Spaniard goes far
beyond him. He has great graciousness of
manner in a pow-wow; language without
limit; ass frances of fair dealing most TAX
ing in The T fullness But all the time he Is
feeling for the fifth rib. and If he finds it
his opponent promptly gets the knife.
1t is to be hoped that when peace nego-
tiations are opened they may be pressed
with due appreciation of these well-known
Spanish traits. No waiting on the awful
Mr.. Jorkins. Bring Mr.. Spen1ow up to the
scratch ald deal promptly and once for all
with him,
Evening star., 1898-07-16
Santiago surrenders Again.

The Santiago situation promised early to-
day to become decidedly unpleasant. and
there was reason to look for a reopentng OF
hostilities to prevent the willy Spanish au-
thorities from slipping out of their bargain
Of surrender There were evidences, too.
that ToraI was confronted not only by a
determined force of invaders VINO threat
ened his integrity. but also by mutinous
temper on the part of the forces in the
field bayond his immediate command These
Spanish troops at various points within the
surrendered territory have shown a DISPOSE
ton to repudiate the terms of the capitu-
lation and to refuse to lay down their arms
and return to Spain. There is more of this
talk about fighting ito the Death" that has
formed such prominent part in the mill
tary conversations of the Spaniards since
the war began.
But the clouds Of doubt have now been
lifted by a brief but expressive dispatch
from the front telling of thu final surren-
der. which must mean that the original
American terms are accepted, inasmuch as
the government decided last night to stand
by it's propositions and to yield no further
70 rhe enemy. Just how this turn in thu
case affects the mutinOus condition in the
field is not yet apparent, but there must
have been some decision regarding the man
ner of delivering the Spanish soldiers now
outside of Santiago to the Americans for
shipment homeward.
This hitch in the negotiations is due en-
tirely TO the character of the enemy with
whom We now at war. Tceacherous to
thu last. the Spanish commanders promise
more than they can accomplish or seek to
quibble over the exact detail in the hope of
prolonging the truce until fever has raw
aged the American ranks and reduced the
strength of the invaders. No honorable foe
would place himself and his antagonist in
this position. While ''all is fair in love and
war" yet certain tenets of principle are
hsld to prevail and among these is an in
violate adherence to the terms of a capitu-
lation- There is no recourse against such a
violation of good faith and military fair
ness save the infection of severe blows in
the course of the campaign. such as would
necessarily be given at any stage. A nation
of the stature of the United States cannot
afford to be vin1ictive to the extent of add
ing extra punishment for tricks of the
Nor is Spains reputation such that 1t will
necessarily suffer from this exhibition of
bad faith. You cannot spoil bad butter
If. however. the terms are now arranged
and the city and army corps are actually
surrendered beyond caviI or doubt the situ-
alton Is no worse than it was previously.
save as far as the American efforts at sani-
tation have been delayed by this misunder-
standing. The later reports of the state of
the army's health are not reassuring and
the fight against the fever may prove to b.
more difficult than that against the Span
iards. and perhaps more costly. Reliance,
however, is to be placed in the men in
charge and the improved methods they will
soon be able to apply to the situation. Thus
far the fever has been Of a slight nature
and not as malignant as it sometimes be-
seIaes.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
ParIeying with n spaniard.

There is to be seen in miniature in these
kegotiations with General ToraI what in
Rrger form will be encountered by the
fountry when negotiations for peace are
fpened with Madrid The Spanish general
as been full OF peace. full of parIey. but
lyasive when pressed on the definite point
z surrender. Would it not be better to
urrender? Most certainly. But he must
rst consult General Blanco. or the authori-
les at Madrid. Mr.. Spenlow. of the well
nown English law firm of Spenlow &
orkins. can decide nothing until he has
ad conference with the awful Mr..
Prkins. Meanwhile Spanish spies are kept
asy ferreting out weaknesses in the Amer
ian camp, the information TO be utilized
sufficiently encouraging to knock The
Foposed capitulation sky high.
Senior Sagasta is willing TO talk peace
Pw. That is very evident. And when
gotiations are actually opened he will be
Fund full of sonorous eloquence and pro-
stations OF friendship. But when pressed
the point OF terms he will begin to
Evening star., 1898-07-16

tfous publications precisely the terms upon
which the United States will settle with
Spain for peace 1t should possess its soul
In patience and wait for further particu-
lars.
Everything seems to warrant the asser-
ton that this government has so far con-
nned itself solely to the prosecution Ct the
war 1t has wisely attended to the busi-
ness in hand. 1t will be time enough to
take up the question of peace when that
question Is presented. And rs it went to
war without consulting foreign powers,
may it not be expected to make peace when
the time comes without consulting them?
Assuredly. Foreign powers ought to un-
derstand this. If they do not, so much the
worse for them. But until there is some
thing official to the contrary 1t will be best
to assume that they do understand 1t. The
United States cannot be taken by surprise
anywhere, and it will instantly resent out
side interference anywhere.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
SIaxnired- ArticIea.

A favorite method of calling particular
attention to a foreign newspaper article Is
TO represent IT as inspired" That Is to say,
IL it appears in Berlin the Kaiser is behind
it; If in Hamburg Prince Bismarck: II in
Paris. the French government: IL in ST.
Petersburg. the Gar. Inspired articles
are at present abundant. Our war with
Spain is producing a very large crop of
them. The cable brings over one or more
every day.
Why accept these deliverances at any
such fancy valuation? Why not put them
and treat them on a commonplace level ?
The European press. it is true, differs from
the American press in that 1t enjoys much
less freedom of utterance, but II Is never
theless free to express and does express
good many opinions of it's own about
public questions which In nowise reflect
the official view. 1t agitates. and it's wish
is often father to the thought IL expresses
The government may or may not follow the
line indicated.
Europe Is sometimes imposed upon in
this way about articles which appear in
American newsps pers- They are represents
ed as having bee inspired" and are COM
mented on accordingly. We know how little
there is to that. The representative Amer
.can newspaper is Independent In that it
speaks for itself and is not merely The
mouthpiece of somebody in office. So that
when Europe hears just now from bump
Evening star., 1898-07-16
The New Chief of Police,

The Commissioners have chosen well in
appointing Mr.. Richard Sylvester to be
the new chief of police to succeed the
late Major Moore Mr.. Sylvester knows
the police force from top to bottom. His
many years of service as the chief clerk
have brought him into the closest con-
tact with every phase of the police situa-
ton. His familiarity with the routine has
undoubtedly acquainted him with the ele-
ments Of strength and of weakness in the
organization, and as far as the admInls-
tration Of the force is concerned no better
man could possibly have been selected
His appointment is the more gratifying.
too, in view of it's civil service character.
The promotion of worthy men in the ranks
to commanding positions is always to be
commended, other things being equal
Mr.. Sylvester assumes his new duties
under trying circumstances The force is
just now somewhat out Of public favor
because Of its failure to maintain the high
standard of detective work that 1t once
enjoyed. The Star recently called atten-
tion TO the deplorable fact that there were
then no less than seven murderers at large
not to mention many burglars and other
Offenders whose escape from detection has
tended TO give the city a poor reputation
among law-abiding people and perhaps TO
attract the evil-doers of the entire circuit
of thieves and criminals
Just what can be done toward a cure
| OF this unfortunate situation is at present
problem The force is small and Con-
sress Is slow in adding to II as the city's
growth and interests demand. Much, how
ever, can be done toward Detterment of
the personnel of those branches of the
force nearest to the direct line of public
criticism The detective bureau is at pres
ent the center Of interest 1t doubtless
contains good men, capable and willing,
but for some reason the desired results
are not achieved. Whether the fault lies
with the methods and theories in vogue
eannot well be told. The new chief has
an opportunity TO ascertain for himself.
He has the best wishes Of all Washing
on In his start. and it is pleasing to OBJ
Perve that he has as well the hearty gyrn-
pathy and friendship of the men whom he
IS hencefOrth to command
Evening star., 1898-07-16
Thanking the Army,

The Presidents message of thanks to
General Shafter and his army was we'll de-
served. 1t Is one of the most gratifying
features of this campaign that no DISPOSE
tion exists in any quarter worthy of Sc
rious consideration to withhold praise and
congratulation from the brave men on land
and sea who are carrying the Stars and
Stripes into battle with valor and victory.
The promotions already granted and the
action of Congress upon those cases that
were finally brought to its attention show
that the nation is grateful and that 1t is
liberal in it's rewards. There is no stinting
in this matter. 1t is a big country and 1t
acts in proportion. General Miles conduct
toward Shafter in the field has been worthy
of all praise. His dispatches have suggest
ed no whit of personal desire to share in
the glory, and his unqualified praise of his
colleague has made for him many warm
friends here at home as well as In the
ranks Of the army.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
After Spain Clears Out.

1t Is perfectly plain that the first gov
ernment in Cuba following the lowering Of
the Spanish flag will be a military govern
ment The length of its existence will de-
pend on circumstances. The conditions at
the start will almost be chaotic. Bitter
ness is in the hearts of the people. Pow
erty and desolation are everywhere. Time,
and time alone, can bring about such
changes as will be necessary to insure or
der and security without the prop of bayo-
nets.
The duty of the United States in the
premises will be altogether clear. 1t is
pledged to two things: % The driving out
of Spain, and (2) the ushering in Of sta
BILE and reputable government for the
island. The second task will begin as soon
as the first is ended. The United States
therefore will remain on the scene and in
control until the people Of Cuba are pre-
pared to assume responsibility for law and
order.
While in control it will work of course in
the interests and with the cooperation Of
the Cubans. The Cubans have welcomed
the Americans to the scene as the agents
for the expulsion of the SpaDiards and
they will consequently gladly cooperate
with them after the Spaniards have been
ment of the much desired new government
The difficulties that will confront them at
the outset ought to be patent to them,
and probably they will be, as to their
American friends and coadjutors.
The main point will be the understand
ing that Cuba Is to have a free govern
ment as soon as the conditions are ripe
for it. A free and Independent government
is the declared object of the present strug-
gle, and that should not for a moment be
lost sight of. With the disappearance Of
the Spanish power In the island the heal
ing of old differences among those who
are to continue to make Cuba their home
should at once begin. 1t will be a fine
field for diplomacy, for craftsmanship, ard
the exercise of all the homely qualities Of
common sense peace-making. and the Gu
ban leaders should labor in it diligently.
The American people will wish them sue
cess and be prompt to recognize evidences
of
Evening star., 1898-07-16

Much surprise was expressed at the time
of the Hobson exploit that the search
lights in the Spanish forts at the mouth of
Santiago harbor were not turned upon the
Merrimac as she made her way into the
channel One of the Spanish naval officers
of Cervera's captured force now naivels
explains that this failure was due to the
fact that the dynamos in the forts were
not run at night and that consequently the
searchlights were out Of service. No fur
ther commentary on the incapacity of the
Spaniards to manage modern machinery
and to cope with progressive foe is neoes-
sary
Evening star., 1898-07-16
Gift of War to BE kent.
New York Corr. pbiladelpbia Press


Those who have been closely watchins
the course Of public opinion do not fail 10
observe that 1t Is strongly settled toward a
large control of the Philippine archipela 60
not so much because 1t is felt that Spain
ought to pay heavily for resisting the dipIo-
matte demands of the United States last
winter as because the war has unexpected
ly placed enormous advantages in the pos
session of the United States, advant ages
which would be of incalculabla value in the
protection and increase OF those suddenly
developed trade relations with Asia which
1t Is now manifest to the world we have es-
ia blished.
There is no more cautious or conseryativ
newspaper in this country than the recog-
nized financial and commercial authority,
the Journal of Commerce Of this city and
today 1t speaks with most serious import
of this Philippine question. 1t believes that
1t expresses the best, the most serious pub
lie opinion when ii says that II is absolute
ly essential that, in view of the purpose of
some of the other great commercial powers
to exclude, so far as possible, America and
England from the trade which the vast
ASiatic population offers that the United
States reserve for itself unobstructed access
to the celestial empire.
For such purposes Of protection 1t is in
dlspensable that we be equipped with a ma
val base in the Pacific. That necessity is
oIportunely met by our control of the Phil
ippine Islands; and we are bound to see to
II that this vitality needed acquisition Is not
allowed to slip from our hands. So large an
extent of territory may not be needful for
defensive purposes, but we cannot attempt
to divide it without inviting serious interna-
tional quarrels. We therefore must hold
the whole, sharing. when and so far as it
may be safely done, political power with
the inhabitants. II anybody chooses to call
this colonizing or Imperialism they may b.
safely allowed all they can make by such q
perversion Of terms"
That 1t is believed. expresses the major
ity opinion as 1t has finally been formulated
among thinking and conservative men here,
and 1t is an opinion which, 1t Is believed,
the administration must take into consider
alton when 1t comes to the negotiation OF
the treaty OF peace.
Evening star., 1898-07-16

On the same day that Spain suspended
her entire official salary list in order to
obtain money for war purposes the sub
scriptions for the American war loan of
500. .OOO.0 closed with tine bonds six times
over-bid. Here Is contrast that speaks
eloquently Of the difference between the
two nations and their resources. This CO.
incidence ought to make surely for speedy
peace.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
Won Diederichs.
from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Admiral Won Diederichs,
Ton't You try some scaly tricksf
You Will flndt you in a fix,
Admiral Won Diederichs.
Admiral Won Diederichs,. E
Nit Chorge Dewey do not mix;
You will get some awful ticks,
Admiral Won Diederichs.
Admiral Won Diederichs,
It's half dozen against six
Dot you'll feels some awful kicks.
Admiral Won Diederichs.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
PIeaApd-

What does this proclamation of martial
law sfgnify?' inquired on. Spaniard at
Madrid.
1T means that your rights as a citizen
are suspended"
The others face broke into a radiant
smile.
You seem to think that's good news"
Il do. 1 didn't know before that we had
any such rights"
Evening star., 1898-07-16
"What II He Hast"
From the San Francisco BuIletin

Now that J. H. Herbert, the English cy-
clist. has accomplished the feat of riding
backward all the way from London to
Brighton. may one be pardoned for asking
the simple question. What II he has?" 1t
does not appear that he went any faster
or travelled any more easily that way than
Evening star., 1898-07-16

The charity bazaar stampede at Paris
fnd the occurrence on La Rourgogne"
Five rise to a fear that the French are too
Prodisal wita courtesy in immateriaI mat
ers to have due share of humane con-
liberation left for emergencies.
Evening star., 1898-07-16

spain's disposition in diplomacy and war
Is such as to lead to a fear lest she will
enter a protest with the powers If We fail
to provide the transports carrying her SOL
diers back home with brass bands and ice
cream freezers
Evening star., 1898-07-16
Silenced,


The kicker was ready his feelings to tell
Concerning his various woes,
For his dinner was cold, and ilI-tasting as
well,
And his bed was too hard for repose.
But his eye CHANGED to light on the paper
that night
Which told of the lads far away
And the life that they led in ths thick of
the fight.
And then he had nothing to say.
And the mercury rose to the top Of the
glass
In the air that was heavy and still;
And he had to deduct when his money he'd
pass
A share for thu government till
Existence seemed only merciless moil.
With little to bid him be gay;
With only new promise OF trouble and toll
But the kicker had nothing to say.
Evening star., 1898-07-16

General Toral is bringing new evidence to
show that man may be Spanish gentle
man and an unmitisated liar at the same
time.