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The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
McCulre-O'Bryan.

Wedding bells rang out me-rily last
Thursday night, announcing that two
more loving hearts had been linked TO-
gether for veal or woe. The ceremony
that bound together for life S compan =
ionship Robert E. Mcclure and Miss
Ada o Bryan was solemized at the c..
P. church, where hosts of friends had
congregated to shower upon them their
congratulations and bid them God speed
at the beginning of the journey together
down the pathway of time. Both are
too we'll known to our people to nee d
any introduction at our hands and the
extend of their circle of friends shows
their standing in the community. We
extend them our best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure left for Mem
phis, Tenn. on short bridal tour and
will make Van Buren their home OF
their return.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
DEMOCRATIC LANDSLIDE.
One Of the Most Exciting Campaigns In
the History Of Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Md. May 3.-One Of the
most exciting campaigns in the history
of Baltimore city resulted yesterday in
a Democratic landslide. Thomas G..
Hayes was elected Moyor by nearly
5000 majority over VIM. 7. Malster.
(Rep. }. the present incumbent. while
his running mates -Skipwith Wilmer,
for president Of the second branch of
the city council. and j. II. Smith, for
comptroller-were chosen by practically
the same figures. In addition to these
candidates at large the Democrats elect
ed all of their candidates for the second
branch of the city council and eighteen
OF the twenty four members of the first
branch.
Mckinley carried Maryland by 80, 900
plurality, 81 600 of which came from
the city of Baltimore. In the State
election in 1897, the Republicans car
ried the State by 1000 all of which
came from the city of Baltimore. show
ing that the Democrats had made an
even break in the country.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
Jas. X. Jones Sailed for Europe.

From Tuesdays Little Rock Democrat
Senator Jas. K. Jones and party
sailed Tuesday from New York for a
European sojourn. He will stop at
Southampton. go up TO London for q
few days and then find some nice. quiet
place in some secluded village near the
sea and stay there until the weather
gets warm enough to go to the mountains
of Scotland. In recent letter to Gen.
B. ". Green, of Little Rock, the
senator says:
THE doctor has consented for me to
go home for the month of May, but he
made the point that month spent there
would be of no benefit to me, and he
thought l owed II to myself to take
every step necessary to carry on my
present improvement. He says l am
doing amazingly well, and 1 think from
the indications that | am also. I hope
after month rest will be restored
TO health. | have never done so little
in my life us in the past few months.
have followed out the Doctors sugges.
tions and have not talked on business or
politics or any other matter that interest
ed me- My friends have been SO good
and faithful and have manifested their
kind interest in such away as TO comfort
me greatly and crafty me beyond ex
preston. My family and the friends
around me here have been more faithful
and constantly careful of me than it
seemed to me it was possible for people
to be. No man living appreciates
more thoroughly than | do these evi-
dences of esteem and affection. If it is
the will of the Almighty that l shall be
spared some years yet shall endeavor
in the future to do my duty as l have
tried to do in the past. am conscious,
however. that l have done the major
part of my life work. and it is the will
of the Eternal L Am that it shall be
terminated l shall not repine nor COM
plain, though would be thankful to be
restored to health. -
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.
Pointed Extracts From Mrs. [. b
kinsworthy's Address Before
the Federation Memen's.

One of the valuable addresses deliver
ed at the recent annual meeting Of the
Arkansas Federation of Women 5 Clubs
at Helena was that on Arkansas
Educational Needs by Mrs. Z. B.
Kinsworthy. of Little Rock. Among
other things she said;
Let Us educate our future rulers. Ii
is the high function and duty of the
state to educate. Open the doors of
schoolhouses at least six months in the
year to every child within Its borders.
Let no man have the excuse of poverty
for not ed ucating his offspring. Many
states spend their money in providing
means for crimes detection and punish
ment. but let ii be the policy of Arkan-
sas TO provide for its never occurring.
Education universally ditfused will pre-
vent crime. Compulsory education
should come. God speed the day. fort
then we shall be able to attack the grea
mass of ignorance. whose disposition is
the most degrading and exaeting.
Ignorance is the hot bed of superstition,
vice and crime, the parent of extrava-
gance andNbloodshed and the chief bar
rier to progress and success.
There is but one remedy. and that is
to foster. encourage and support wide
spread education, from the kindergar-
ten to the university.
Our state needs host of kindergar-
tens. that shall shape the childhood of
the age. thus from the very foundation
elevate society.
The state should be proud of her
university. her first born, and should
be generous in supporting and providing
for it, SO that her sons and daughters
may receive the highest order Of educa
ton, the benefits of which will be
diffused throughout the borders of the
state. to the great advantage of her fu-
fnre development. prosperity and pro
gress. The university has done much
by raising its standard to force upwards
that also of the public schools. Arkan.
sas needs education. a reform school, a
state normal school. industrial and
domestic science taught in all the
schools. free kindergartens. free schools
at least six months in the year in every
available spot. experimental branches,
women on school boards. women physi-
clans in the insane asylum. free public
libraries. more travelling libraries. post.
graduate fellowships in the university,
less hurry in all grades and higher
standards. free lectures for the youth.
more women clubs Christian educa-
tion generally diffused there are other
educational needs. but the short limits
of this paper will not permit a recital of
them.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
Home Seeksrs Excursion.

On April 18th, May I'd and 18th the
FRISCO Line will sell excursion tickets
to points in Missouri, Kansas, Nebras-
ka, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho,
Oregon. Arizona, New Mexico, Mon
tana, Washington, Minnesota, North
and South Dakota and British Colum
bia on June 6 and 10Th in addition to
above dates tickets will be sold to
points in Arkansas, Ind. Territory.
Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas
Rates will be one fare plus 81 90 for
the round trip. Children one-half
plus Sl.00 for the round trip. Limits
will be- days from date of sale. Stop
over privileges will be given at GER
tain points. Call on or address the
undersigned for full particulars.
p. w. FURRY, Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
Rule In Cuba Makes Whites
and Blacks Equal.

In Santiago and in the Eastern pro-
vinces generally where the black popu-
lation outnumbers the whites, and where
the African Indian strain is purer and
stronger, the white minority shows an
unmistakable distrust of the darker race,
and depreeates its possible domination
under any scheme of popular sover-
eighty. Hayti and San Domingo, the
two So called republics across the Wind
ward Passage. are constant menace
dangled before Oriental races. In a
political sense the two races live, there
fore. in the East in state of half
acknowledged truce.
But in the Western half of the island,
where the whites are largely in the ma
jority, and where the negro blood has
been literally diluted, apprehensions of
political friction have little or no foun-
dstion and the good natured tolerance
granted the negro extends to every
phase of life. Industrially the black is
free to any trade or occupation for
which his capacity fits him and there
are no labor unions to exclude him from
the more skilled and remunerative en-
ployments. In the cigar factories, the
shops, the newspaper offices, in domes-
tic services and in all branches of public
administration white men and women
work side by side with black ones, and
where the employer. following social
bent of Latin civilization, furnishes the
two daily meals, all eat together at the
common table At the theater one sees
negro musicians in every orchestra and
dark skinned performers can be found
on the Havana stage.
Racial equality is enforced, more
over, in the use of all public con-
veniences and the enjoyment of all
popular privileges. An American who
came to Havana to open a hotel under
took the experiment of applying some of
the prescriptive customs to which he
had been educated at home, and told
some friends privately that the American
drinks he advertised would be dispensed
Ito white men only. Before long a
negro customer dropped into the cafe
and gave an order, which the proprietor
ostentatiously refused to FILL The re-
jected applicant happened to be a
general in the Cuban Army and a
prominent member of the Military AS
sembly, and on his complaint to the
military authorities the cafe proprietor s
license was suspended for two weeks.
Since then his hospitality has known no
distinction of race or complexion.
But the equality of the races in Cuba
goes deeper than the mere exchange Of
social civilities and social recognition
1t does not stop short, indeed. of the
free and acknowledged mixture of the
bloods. For there are hundreds Of
recent cases on record of marriage be.
tween whites and blacks, and it is nc
unusual thing to see together in the
Havana parks or theaters highly re-
spectacle couples whose skins are tbs
whole range of the color spectrum
chart
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
Ex-senator John J. Ingalls, COndones
Lynehing.

1t is evident that the abolition of
slavery has not settled the negro ques-
ton.
Lincoln S emancipation proclamation
did not free the slave. He wears heavier
chains in liberty than those he wore in
servitude. Enfranchisement was one
of those political blunders that is worse
than a crime. 1t has been a curse
instead of blessing. and, after thirty
years of bloody tumult, the race problem
remains the most portentous menace of
our civilization.
The horrible tragedy at Newman
shocks the conscience Of mankind, but
up to certain point the action of the
mob is ineligible. There are some
crimes for which statutory penalties.
the verdicts of juries. the sentences of
judges, are inadequate.
The violation of women is one of
them.
1t is worse than murder. because the
victim is condemned to living death.
1t destroys the family and the home
which are the foundation of the State.
The law fines and imprisons the
adulterer. the seducer. the ravisher
but public opinion condemns him to
death. II the husband. the father,
the brother. stays the invader of the
home. though it is theoretically murder
the jury scquits and the people say
''amen Whoever shot Saxton il
Canton. the public verdict is that he
received his deserts.
This is the unwritten law of the
AnglO-Saxon race. TO which we belong.
La Rochefoucauld, the French moralist,
says. with equal trust and cynicism,
that it is easy to endure the misfortune;
of our friends with fortitude.
We condemn the faults and sins Of
others with the same equanimity ant
cOmpOsure.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

As the German americans deserted
the ranks of Democracy on the money
question two years ago. so will they Oh
ject TO becoming identified with the new
tangled anti American expansionists.
There are 1000. 900 German Re-
publieans in the United States, represent
ing the balance of power in the party.
Their sentiments are reflected in the $50
German newspapers published in this
country. Out of that number only two,
according TO New York Administration
papers, are with the Administration,
and those two are straddling. One is
published in Ohio the other in Pennsyl-
vania.
so it is apparent that the sentiment
of our people is unanimously against
imperialism.
Z believe the issue will be settled in
our favor and that President Mckinley
will be retired from public life.
There will be nothing spasmodic in
the organization contemplated as the
German Americans are noted for their
conservatism.
1T is hardly probably they would
agree to join hands with the Democrats,
becanse of free silver. Personally. l
have always admired MIR. Bryan, and
believe that with platform opposed to
trusts and imperialism. without free
silver, he could win, provided only, of
course, the Republican party was silent
on the paramount issues.
You know l have always been inde-
pendent, and am strongly so now.
''About twenty editors met in my
Office the other day. They represented
the German press of Missouri. 1t was
decided without dissenting vote to
fight the national Administration s
present policy.
The Anti Imperialistic party is the
name suggested in the event of new
party being formed. l hope circum-
stances, however. will not render new
party necessary. But time. not far dis
tant, will tell. -
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

There will be more potatoes market
ed in Fort Smith this year than has ever
been since this section became a potato
growing vicinity. says the Fort Smith
Times. Last year there were 2. 500
acres in potatoes in the immediate Wei.
nifty Of Fort Smith and about half of
this crop was destroyed by the overflow.
This year the acreage is about 9. 900
acres and this viii, if the potatoes turn
out in any way like we expect them to.
make about 1000 cars.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

2 So far as our information extends not
8 single Arkansan who visited the gold
fields of Alaska has prohted by the trip.
Most of them have met with trials and
hardships and are glad to get back TO the
states. What colossal fraud was this
gold crazel The steamship lines and
transportation companies spread wild.
unfounled stories Of houndless wealth
over the entire country and carried
hundreds and thousands to a miserable
death solely for what they could make
ont Of them. The pity is that the men
responsible for these exaggerated stories
csnno. be hanged for their crimes. -
Little Rock Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

DAVID ". PALMER. an Ala hama negro
who votes the Democratic ticket, says:
/ am Democrat because the Democrats
of the South paid ont of their pockets
SIS. 900, 900 of the $50 600. 900 expended
for public school and education of my
race Lincoln. Sumner and Blaine are
dead so is the Republican party of the
past: The party Of Mark Hanna is a
political machine to make rich richer
and pocr poorer.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

SIX and one half million votes were
cast for W. j. Bryan for President in
1896, his vote was 946, 007 larger than
Cleveland S in 1892. This, too, in spite
of the disafection of the Gold Demo
Gratis headed by Cleveland and his
former cabinet. w. J. Bryan is the
logical Democratic candidate for next
year and will be unanimously nominated
by the National Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

Mr.. GEORGE II. SHELTER of Pleas
ant Plains, heretofore one of the most
prominent and active leaders Of the
Populist party in this country announ-
ces, in an open letter published else
where in the Guard, his purpose to
affiliate henceforth with. the Democratic
party. That is the logical thing to do,
and we trust the great body of sincere,
truth seeking Populists may follow Mr. d.
Smeltzer example. -Batesyille Guard
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

THE Helena World says. there are
several brands of Democrats in Arkan
sas. We know of only two, the honest
and the dishonest. OF course, there
are some who claim to be Democrats
who are not, because they repudiate the
platform of the party. and advocate the
main plsnks in the Republican platform.
These are known as the dishonest
brand. .-Des Arc Observer.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
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Notice to the travelling Public.
Van Buren,. May .. 1899

Van Buren,, May ,, los@.
Passenger service on local trains Nos.
PAS and 245 and other freight trains run
ming in the Indian Territory will be dis
continued on and after May Z, 1899
A. HAYS. Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

A. W. Bostick passed through the
city Tuesday en- route to his home at
Checotah, 1. T.. from prospecting
tour in the neighborhood of Fayette-
vile.
Miss Alberta Daniels is assisting the
postoffice force in handling the rush
during the strawberry season, which is
too much for the force usually en-
ployed to handle.
R. C. Davis, for the past six months
connected with THE PRESS, - left
Thursday evening for Minneapolis,
Mimi. in response to telegram from
his brother announcing that a good
position was awaiting him there.
Barney Chandler who has for num-
Der of years been connected with the
Southwestern Telephone company at
Fort Smith as lineman has been selected
to fill the position of manager of the
Van Buren, exchange vice H. W.
Daugherty, who has been made manager
of the Helena exchange.
Mrs. P. D. Scott received Monday
nice letter from Mrs. Nita Field, nee
Bourland, of Berlin, Conn. expressing
great interest in the work the Episcopal
ladies have undertaken to build up
the church. 1.-The little church around
the corner being her first love, she
enclosed a check for ten dollars to be
added TO the church fund, and she may
feel assured it was highly appreciated
and will be put to good use by the
ladies.
Commissioner of Agriculture Hill
stated in recent interview that not
withstanding the severe weather of last
February. the prospects for a record
breaking apple crop for northwest
Arkansas, are fattering. There is fully
one third more of bearing wood than
there was in 1897. which is known as
the big crop, and that every twig capable
of bearing apples is loaded with bloom.
Since the blooms opened the weather
has been most propitious and unless
some unforeseen calamity befalls the
crop. there will go from northwest
Arkansas more than million barrels of
apples in 1899,
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
+" Only the First Step
IS Difficult. +"

The first step In Spring
should be to cleanse Natures
house from Winters aocuma-
Latfons. Hoods Sarsaparlla
does this work easily. 1t Is
Americas Greatest Spring
Medicine. IT purities the blood,
as millions of people say.
Il makes the weak strong, as nervous
men and women gladly testify. II
cures all blood diseases. as thousands
OF cured voluntarily write. 1t is just the
medicine for you, as you will gladly say
after you have given it fair trial.
Bad Blood" Although past 70 years Of
age | am thoroughly well. 1t was three
bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla that made
me so after spending over $50 in medical
attendance. My trouble was raw sore on
my ankle" MRS. LOUISA MASON, Court
Street, Lowell, Mass.
Running Sores" After worrying four
months | gave my children Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and ii cured them OF running sores.
Hoods Pills cured me of dyspepsia and
constipation Mrs. KATE Z. THOMAS, 81
Governor St., Annapolis, Md.
Consun1ptive Cough :" Five years
ago | had oonsumptiye cough which re-
dueed me to a skeleton. Was advised to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla which | did and
recovered normal health. have been well
ever sincen MATILDA BRIDGEwATER, Cor.
Pearl and Chestnut Sts., Jeffersonyille. Ind.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

Liberality does not consist 80 mncb
in giving a:great deal As in giving sea-
sonably La Aierrs
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06
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Hoods Pills cure liver ills. the non-irritatng and
only eathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

So far something over 800 has been
raised for the hospital.
A. W. Bostick passed through the
city Tuesday en- route to his home at
Checotah, 1. T.. from prospecting
tour in the neighborhood of Fayette-
vile.
The Van Buren press., 1899-05-06

Miss Alberta Daniels is assisting the
postoffice force in handling the rush
during the strawberry season, which is
too much for the force usually en-
ployed to handle.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-12-26
Home Seekers Excursions.

On Nov. TIN and 2l-t, and Dec, 9th
and 10Th, the Missouri Pacific Ry.,
and Iron Mounts, In Route will hay'
on sale at st. Louis, round trip Home
Seekers Excursion tickets to points IN
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colora
do, Utah, Wyoming, Oklshoma, In
dian Territory. Arizona. New Mcxi
co, Texss, Arkansas, and Louisiana
at rste of one fare plus $500. TICK
eta good twenty one days 10 return.
with stop over privilege on going trip
allowing fifteen DAYS to reach 'desti-
nation. Write US fer rates, maps
land pamphlets and any Information
desired. A. A. Gallagher, d. p. A
40S Vine St., cincinnati, Ohio.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-12-26
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We guarantee Our Native
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-12-26

state EHectioa Consniaslen Meets.
Branlfort. KY, Doe. 1ss~-Ths stats
keetloa commission win meet here
saturday. IL IL snderstOod that Judge
Jehn A.. Fulton, Of Bardstown. viii
% named TO succeed Judge Pryor. Of
HE eommission. Fulton was ono Of
2osbeis confidential ,lisutenants In
no campaign The stxte conanisaen
sf elections, as rsorganised. will hear
The contests Of state effieers, except
Tor governor and lieutenant governor,
the latter two being heard By the
legislature.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1899-12-26
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"One Minute Cough Cure is the

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