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Blacksmithing at Ray
 mOnd.

Go to Davis Shop at Raymond, Ark, to get your wood work and blacksmithing done. We guar antee perfect satisfaction and will take corn, meat, eggs, chickens, merchandise, or anything that we can turn into money. Best of work at lowest prices. Say you saw it in the ARGUS.
 J. D. HIRES, Workman,
 n4U-4t Raymond, Ark.
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FINEST SEED POTATOES.

The gen,dne, Old Fashion Yeli: x Yam. Absolutely tie finest sweet potato ever grown. Gregory sells nothing but this kind. Fer the next 30 days, they go at S5 cts. pei pushel. Come to see llie or write, GREdO1sY.
 The Potato Raiser.
 On Reese Bunch place North of Brinkley. Feb. 8 '98.
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BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilb- lains, Corns, and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaran- teed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 9 cents per box. FOR SALE BY c. Il. Paslsy,
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LOCATION WANTED.

A young, tho successful practicing physician wants to locate ill Eastern Arkan- sas. Any neighborhood de string his services will please address Box S1,
 Edwards, Miss.
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-ifOt'l -t5V1ftc WfiCtS st1 s<sg, ley, an envelope containg some papers, and addressed, "Rev II. D. Kennedy, Buncetou, Mo !" Papers of no value except to own CT. Finder will confer q favor by leaving it at ARGUS office.
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A car load of fine Fur niture just received by Henry Wolf X Co. Look at it.
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LOCAI.
Deal Gently.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR CONGRESS. / xssus k authorized to announce tho Hoo. T.rsyess from this, the 9th district, subject ssiil,n of the DetnCcratic party
 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. v tsrsby authorized to announce r E. ~f Prairie county, as candidate for Pross- \ skovsey of tho 11th Judicial District, sub TT ncti' n sf the Demo cratic party.
 REPRESENTATIVES,. Nj z. hsvebv authorized to announce G. ~ ss a ssndidats for Representative subje(t seiies of tho Democratic party. s,s hereby authorized ts announce A. J /. s \ candidate for Representative of Mon Soiy. ssbise the action of the Democratic
 hsrsby authorized to auneuacc 0. M. 1 z, candidate i3r the sniss of Rsprsssnta- 65dros county, subject te the sction of tn . 5lAs party. -
 TOR SHERIFF.
 hereby authorized to aunouncs John s. IT candidate for Hhsrif, subject to the 3the Democratic party.
 IT hersby authorized to announce T. N. candidate, for Blatt6s subject to the sfths Dsmocntic pasl
 If E CIRCUIT gEsERK.
 " bsseby authorized to anheuncs James esIdidate for reelection to the o0lce t3Gk, slbject t0 the actisn of the Dem sty. z COUNTY CLERK.
 Asrsby snthofised to announce James ltb q oandidats for re-slestion to the Ea' Csunty Clerk. subjsct to the action of enssr,tis pAvty.
 n hsssby suthsssssl to spnoance ". L, 6.seisa | n DsmocsaSis SssaJ
 yQt hopasrT JUDGE. ssss sss s I'll ..e announce T. s , DA Meaect tto tton of the Democratic s~. A.,.Dy .aiAss.s.d lo. .spounes J. B ~~sAsSJt So-1~rSs " AsAAS eSssSAs VI Dtnserasie patty.
 COUNTY TREASURER. leas hereby authorized to announce ". L. Sloa e . candidate fer Teasu5er of Monroe ". nhtset to the action of Dmocratic party. 10 ess hereby authorized to announce Dr. b. Rask e candidate for County Treasurssr ensee county. suqjsct to the action of tho elsatae fayty.
 o1rs nsreby authorized to annuncc Stephen hDa V esn1ldate for County Txeasurer of Insss esunty, subject to the action ofthe Dsmo- te pany.
 Esass Asnby &Athsriapd to announce T, H l1gblpsd = . eandidnte for County TreasuFer, (.et tsths aetion ofths Democratic party,
 ASSESSOR. --t-. |srs hereby auih.s.sxed tc annopnee ". c. s1 as car 1idAte for reelection 0 thS ,eaS.ERs le,sr, q Acnros eountyf saubject to the sc- fssss Demecratie party .. <
The Brinkley argus., 1898-04-21

For photograph work of all kinds go to see Baker, at the Vaughan old stand.
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SPECIAL SALE

Saturday, April 23. Everything at greatly reduced prices. Take advantage of the sale.
 MRS. 1. SAPP.
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FIRST GUN FIXED!

AMERICAN WAR SHIPS SINK 2 1E SPANISH SHIP. ALPHONSO XIII OFF HAVANA
 HARBOR. OTHER VESSELS
 CAPTURED BYU. s. FLEET. The following bulletin posted in St. F. M
 KEY WEST FLA, FRIDAY, APRIL 22. THE Aphonso 18th sunk by Sampson's GU. S) squadron Reported that the big American Spanish the harbor of Havana
 The U. warshp Nashville bringing in Spanish prze Buena Vista.
 occupy the city
 Proclamation will be issued to-day notifying the world hat the United States bokadng entering or trying to enter liable seizure.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-04-21

 Lace Curtains nicely launder-
 ed for only 8 few cents, by Star
 Laundry. Send to Agent al Ex- press office.
 James P. Smith, the hardware man, has been appointed Brinkley agent for the celebrated Deering agricultural machinery. kx-Alderman H. U. Mitchell is,im- proving his residence property corner Main and Ash--new fence and ill-in of yard.
 k IA. J. Cannon, a prominent Fcandidate for Representative, is in the city this week, talking with the "boys."
 MARK TT DowN-with any of those fine lead pencils from Sets dog. to 10 peice also large lot of tablets at Dr. Sumpter's.
 J. H. Eaves the popular travelling man for the Penzel Gro. Co.,, of Little Rock, was in the to-day.
 -John M. Kerr, of Holly Grove, enroute home from visit Ito his daughter, Mrs. J. B. McDon- aid at Vandale, was the guest of the ARGUS editor this week.
 LADIES Have your lace cur tains laundered in the proper manne at least cost, by Star Laun- dry. Send to Agent at Express office.
 Mrs. Paul Bergman, little daughter Leila, and sister Mss Birdie Hankins, left Tuesday noon for Goliad, Texas, to visit rela- tives.
 Baker, the only, old reliable photographer, who does the finest work in Brinkley, is doing the photograph work for the ARGUS EASTER g ssrEn hsa,ist is zk- fahStas .sye splendid and will 4shew in ths' book as natural ass li1es e ii Into ifyou w1at,one af .tf fe oonntiful Eae1sr 6onvsuir sE4 E4ltions of the ARGUS. They are going like hot cakes and are being sent to about every state in the nation. Many are being sent to foreign countries.
 !. Ahiesdames c. B. LaBelle, H.H. MJbrs and Wm. B. Folsom left Tuesday for Hot Springs where they go to attend the Annual Meet of the State Federation of Womens' Clubs, which conveued ill that city yesterday.
 Uncle Jimmie Garrett, the uladies man" of the county can didates, was in this week shaking hands, taffying the ladies, rocking cradles and indulging in other electioneering practces of a simi- lar nature. Of course we won't say anything about it.
 Mrs. Sam w. Thompson and pretty daughter, Miss Mae, who left here few weeks ago to take a trip via steamboat to New Or leans and thence back via steamer to Cincinnati and via railroad to 'thelr old home Tn New lOrK Clty, enjoyed a safe and most pleasant journey we are glad to learn ffom widower Capt. Thompson.
 We regret to hear of the death of the father of our clever friend, Jno. IN. Crow, which oc- cured at his home Tn Chattanooga, Tenn, yesterday morning. F VIII Dc rsmsmbered that Mr. e. was ealled to Ghdtqnooga 2 few mouths ago on accopnt of tbe se- rious illness of the aged parent. Re improved rapidly and was thought to have regained his health, when the sad news of his death came. We sympathize with the bereavsd son in his sadness,
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EXCLUSIVE As4ENCY.

The exclusive agency for BrinkIey of the Cclrs brated Ss. X G. Corset is now with Henry Wolf x Go. Wear no other corset.
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MAGNETIC HEALING This is NOT Faith Cure.

I desire to ainform the public b.t for the benefit of suffering luin nnity and a desire on my
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
Dress Goods Department.

The largest assortment of wool dress
goods we have ever shown, bought as
much as possible from American mills,
which are now producing fabrics equal
If not superior to many of the foreign
manufactures, and at materially less
prices.
l lire of black novelty good heft 38
inches wide at 35c per yard.
/ line of similar effects, but strictly
all wool, perfect copies OF imported
goods that are worth 75c per yard. We
offer tt is lot at SOC per per yard.
A large asso' tment of cot ton and wool
novelties SO As in. wide at from Is tc
25c per yard worth 25 per cent. more
money.
We show very large lire Of summer
dress goods, such as laws, India linens.
Dimi,es, Batistes, fine Ginghams, Lap
pet MULES ard silk mixtures at as low
prices rs they have over been shown.
A large line of cotton suiting worth
125c that we offer at the uniform price
of 10, per yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
NEIGHBORING NEWS BUDGET.
CLINTON.


SUGAR GROVE RIDGE, June Is.-wa arc now
N the MIDST Of crop tillage The gensenger
seen with his little hoe as he Mods thrn1gh
tne brush reaping the harvest the Lord has
prspafsu Tor him Tobacco crop Is helm,
planted very fast and many more tsres rs
being planted here than ever hefora. a n
t Lerhins, W; n. Adams, VIM. Dolen, Silas CAL
noo ui anu aired Appleman are ALI new mon
az Ine weed. Miner Bio. Is have moved their
SAW mill from w. +. Adams 10 Rob t,Iarl.s,
place. Town Clerk - f. Maines was IN
20 81, - oincihiiy, last week. All are glad
the horseman, of La Fargo. was on onr risi"a
snis week. rushing business . Jesse Perkins,
~, mas gone to var. .Chas W. Adams and
.pnn Jury Went to Sparta, Thursday. ON
VI tlie .li, wheels Many young folks have gone
Geneva Hall; Myrtle Dolen IiIIie VII
man and Leslie Nulun Mrs. parr a. seen
put urtping her colt quite often Mr.. Kirk
ing sofa IL 1ne horse lately -. William Cole is
overseeing road work this week - iiarion
Alien closed a very. successful term of school
mere yesterday. In the afternoon a good
prosram1,' consisting OF speaking, songs, etc,
was Wen rendered by the pupils. Mr.. Allen
mas taught six terms of school here. and
many are anxious to hold him here longer.
ana now want TO petition the board to hire
MIN for another year.. Mr. Allen saws uno >
ne seems uncertain as TO future plans. but
talks or going north. Geo Roberts, of Chew
enne. Is working for q. w. Adams :. Chair
iation to law suit, Jack Gift vs. Town OF
Clinton. Rev. Alderman is on the road some
thls spring. Rev. Adams breaches every
week, saturday evening one week and Sun
day the next. VIII Mills has been sick.
h Wnt Makeman had splendid horse badly
wait until next week for the rest
AN OLD VET. OF 81 TO '65.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
springyille school Ordinations.

A large concourse of people gathered
at the M. E. church, at Springville, Fri
day evening, June II, to listen to the
class that has ever graduated from our
school. The church was tastefully dec
Grated and the air Fl led with the per
fume of many floral offerings, which
we're displayed on either side of the
altar. Miss Mary Bryan presided at
the organ, and while she rendered a
march the teacher, Mr.. J. X JC1bson,
entered the church, followed by the
Gle Of seven-three girls, one boy and
three other girls in the rear. 1t was, in
deed, pleasing sight, and carried our
thoughts back to scenes of our own
happy youth. Rev. Ptckham invoked
Gods blessing, after which the ladies'
chorus sang Come whe n the soft twi-
light falls" The class poem was next
recited by Miss Nellie Derr, a younger
member of the school, followe by the
class history of Sarah Mills; Jessie
Waters came next on the program. She
chose the subject "Politeness." Song,
THE Cow Bells" solo and chorus, Lee
and Hattie Groves, Mrs. Mamie Smith
Harry Frazier read his views upon "In-
fluence of Character" and Edna Rum
ssy upon "Valuation of time and educa-
ton" Girls chorus, "Love at Home"
by class of young pupils, after which
the youngest member of the class spoke
of "Sunshine in the home," Miss Flor
ence Officer, followed by Miss Mary
Kendall, whose subject was 1.-THE edu-
cation of our girls" Song, "My coal
black lady," Miss Hattie Groves. The
last essay was read by Miss Margaret
Morse, OF the North Soringville school,
entitled "What Next" 1t was written
in rhyme, and was of the nature of the
class prophecy. After another song
Rev. Peckham presented the diplomas,
with timely advice to the class. A song
by quartet and the Bsnediction closed
the exercises of the evening. The class
motto, "Seekir 8 the Highest" was prom
inent among the decorations.
But few who have not undertaken
similar work can appreciate the untir-
ing efforts of the teacher as well as of
the pupils, to make their labors sue
cess. Mr.. johnson, who for two years
has instructed our youth, leaves us for
other fields OF usefulness. He takes his
departure. deserving the thanks OF pu-
pills, school officers and citizens at large
The class of '9S and their instructor
have done nobly and are followed by a
God speed from ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
School Rennrf

The following is the report of school
in district No 3, towns of Viroqua and
Franklin for the term beginning April
%, and ending june II: Whole num-
Der days taught, 80; number pupils en-
rolled, A; numbfr DAYS at'en lance,
1890; average daily attendance, 50 plus.
Those neither absent nor tardy during
the term were Oscar, e mer and Mauc
Groves, Ethel and Maude Smith Tardy
but not absent: Jessie WEIGH ana
Dessa Abbey. Those absent bat cot
tardy: Nellie, Elsie, Myrtle, G.o-g-
and Orville Smith. VERNE, Florence and
Chester Welch, Nellie Green, Walter
johnson, Ella. Nlcky, Johnny and W lie
Clements, Alice, Ellen and Orange Hay
ter, and Clara and Jessie jennings The
pupils are very industrious aad deserve
much praise for IL interest they have
shown in their work, ard the respect
shown toward the teacher and each 9th.
er. They have the best wishes OF their
teacher. ANNA DEFINING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
war RECOGNIZING MORE ENERGETIC.

WAR BECOMING MORE ENERGETIC.
Since the publication of our late war
news, as presented on the fret page OF
the CENSOR, Skaters army has arrived
off the province OF Santiago de Cube,
and the impression prevails among army
officials that Dswey's first supply OF
5000 men have also reached Mantle.
The Decentralization at Santiago will be
slow work, especially il hampered By
the Spaniards. The troops for Dewey
are to be encamped, probably, at Cavite,
where it is expected they will wait for
the second contingent before taking
possession of Manila.
Word was circulated around the war
department, Monday afternoon that
Admiral Camara, with his Cadiz fleet,
had orce more "bobbed up" and made
another spectacular appearance, by re-
turning again to the same old port.
AS the sourcs OF information was not
disclosed, it is impossible to tell how
much credance to attach to the report.
A dispatch from Madrid, dated June
70, says that Premier Sagasta, when
questioned on the subject of the ex-
change Of Naval Constructor Hobson
and his brave companions, who were
captured by the Spaniards after they
sank the Merrimac leading into the
harbor of Santiago, said nothing had as
yet been decided upon. 1t is learned
from naval officers at Key West that
Capt Gen. Blanco has informed the
American blockeding fleet that he will
hereafter recognize no flag OF truce.
Should the Spanisrds pursue an un-
usual custom in regard to making an
exchange, the United States govern
ment, will, OF course, retaliate. AS the
number of Spanish prisoners are far in
excess to those of the Americans, they
will certainly have most to lose by q
course OF cruelty or treachery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
AN OLD GOVERNMENT DIE.
Used by a Lawyer a Paperweight For
Years.

Used by a Lawyer as q Paperweight For
Years.
In the course of a lecture at the Ap-
prentices' library A. g. Outerbridge,
Jr., related an interesting incident that
serves to show how much more careful
Uncle Sam is in the destruction of old
dies for coins than he used to be. "Some
time ago." said Mr.. Outerbridge, 81
was visiting the Office of friend who is
lawyer, when noticed upon his desk
little metal object, covered with three
or four coats of red paint, which was
apparently i'll use as a paperweight. 1t
was government die for silver dollar
of 1909, and for my friend to have it in
his possession was penal offense. He
did not know what it was until told
him, and he informed me that it had
been around the office as paperweight
as long as he could reIaember-40 years
at least. / gave him silver weight in
its place and informed the authorities
at Washington of the circumstance, also
forwarding my friends affidavit as to
what he knew about it.
''At that time, though all dies were
supposed to be destroyed when discard
ed, the system was rather lax, and they
sometimes found their way into the pos
session of junk dealers. Iagreed to turn
over the die upon condition that it
should not be destroyed, but kept in the
numismatic collection at the Philadel-
phia mint, and that I might borrow it
at future time to illustrate lecture.
The conditions were agreed to. and /
have brought the die with me tonight
to show to you. had to write a very
formal letter to get it, stating the pur-
pose for which it was to be used, and it
must be returned tomorrow morning ="
Philadelphia Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22
tn NrI-MACHINE MACHINE.

From the State, published at Madison.I
18Th movement against the machine
means simply the substitution of another
machine" If this statement is correct
then the only thing for the people to do
is to t,.ks to the woods. But is it true?
The mschine is supported by and
closely identified with great combinations
of capital. The opponents of the ma
chine stand for laws to restrain monop-
olies and trusts. Is this the way to
build up machine'
The machine dictates the nomination
of candidates by manipulating the eau
cuses and the conventions. The anti
machine favors primary election law,
so that the people may themselves say
who their nominees shall be. is this
the way to build up machine?
The machine uses the pass and the
free frank system to influence the action
ot pubic officials. The anti machine
favors the abolition of the pass evil. Is
this the way to build machine?
The machine places men in positions
in the public service who do it's work
The anti machine believes in placing
only such persons in places of public
trust who are fit for their position by
virtue of character and ability. It does
not believe in stuffing the pay rolls of
the government with political appoint
ments, nor an extravagant use of the
peoples money. Is this the way to
build up machine politics?
"What other guarantee have the peo-
pie that this movement does not mean
simply the building up of another ma
chine?" They have the assurance that
the men who are lighting the machine
and it's methods have been tried and
tested, and found true to the people.
Just consider for moment. What but
their principles have prevented them
from making common cause with the
machine in the past? Would not the
corporations have been glad to have
showered favors on A. r. Hall had he
supported them instead of the people?
Would not such man as r. M. LaFol-
lette have been received with open arms.
had he but used his mstchless eloguence
and powerful intellect in the service of
the corporations and the monopolies
What hindered him from making selfish
use of his position on the Ways and
Means committee when in congress?
II he stood the test then, and ever since,
what better guarantee do the people de-
sire, or what better can they expect of
any man? There is, indeed, tremen-
dous difference between the machine
and the anti machine. 1t is as radical
difference as can possibly exist between
the leadership of LaFollette and a
Henry G Payne.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-06-22

When the CENSOR, two weeks since,
extended congratulations to Editor
Meyer, of the Boscobel Dial, over his
prospective appointment as postmaster
for that city, it did SO in good faith.
The good brother neither sffirms or de-
MES that he is to be postmaster, but goes
off at tangent and talks flippantly
about pap habit" Perhaps the ZEN
soR ought to have known better than to
courteously extend congratulations to a
paper and an editor whose every issue
and very presence bears the congress
ional dollar mark.
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NioIa Inte,,igeneers.

Mrs. Harrington and little grand
daughter Lydia Curtis, of Viroqua, Wis
tied friends here several days this week
Late Barber rendered his resignation
as marshal to the village board Wednes-
day evening and Jacob Bonn was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
p. s Curtis and wife, Of Viroqua,
were calling on friends in this village
the fore part of this week. They also
visited friends at West Lima.
Married, at the residence of Adam
Garter, in the village of Viola, June Is,
1899, Mr.. Henry Ivan Carter, OF Viola,
Wisconsin, to Miss Amy b. Bolden, oil
Whitestown, Vernon county, by Geo
w. Wise, justice of the peace.
d. T. Fortney, proprietor of the Ire,
mont house at Viroqus, sold hne herd
of ct.tle from his large farm south oil
Viroqua, to Hull Brothers, of this place,
this week. They Melted him in the
neighborhood of $500, and were of the
best ever put in the market here.