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The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
October TeDth.

An interesting meeting of the u. ID. Q.
was held last Thursday afternoon. 1t
was then decided to have the unyeillng
ceremonies of the Confederate monu-
ment take place on October 10th.
The ladies appointed committee to
wait on the president of the Commercial
League and get him to have that body
take up the matter and arrange to make
it an occasion of more than local interest,
which now, that the date has been de-
finitely fixed. will doubtless be done.
The ladies also extended invitations
to Senator Jones, the governor, Judge
Rogers and others to attend and deliver
addresses.
During the meeting Mayor England
presented the officers of the society a
deed from the city to the ground occu-
pied by the graves of the Confederates
buried here, and they are now in full
control of the grounds.
Thirteen young ladies', to represent
the seeding states at the ceremony and
one to represent the goddess of liberty,
as well as standard bearers and flower
girls were selected.
The ladies announced sufficient funds
in the treasury to pay for the monu-
ment, but that funds to defray the ex-
penses of the unveiling would yet have
to be provided, and to this end invite
contributions.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

middle of the readers as Cyclone
Davis Of Texas. who took Mark Hanna 5
money for work upon the stump against
the people candidate, are as much the
agents Of monopoly as the gold Demo
Gratis.
Until we right the crime by which
the people were robbed of one half their
circulating medium we shall continue
to demand the free coinage of silver at
the ratio of 16 to 1.
Another issue which the Democracy
must meet is the trust problem. If you
are opposed to trusts You must oppose
the Republican party while it keeps at
the head of its councils Mark Hanna,
one of the heaviest trust stockholders
and one of the most powerful trust
magnates in the country. The Republi-
can farmers of Arkansas should pause
long before casting another ballot for a
political machine whose running ex-
pense are paid by those great combin
ations Of capital which plan to fix the
prices of all the farmer has to sell and
all the farmer must buy.
But there is another question, a
question upon which | know there is
some difference of opinion among Demo-
crats. and do not know the sentiments
of the people of Arkansas and of this
audience upon that question. But |
know where | stand, and shall continue
to stand. On most questions-on all
matters of public policy purely-the
people instructions to their representa-
tiyes in congress ought to be obeyed.
On questions of party or public policy,
as rule, the decisions of party con-
ventions and caucuses should be binding,
but in matters involving right and
wrong. involving the actual com mission
of crime by our government, no in
structions can relieve me from personal
responsibility and would rather black
boots on the street than to lose my self
respect by voting for what l believe to
be n hideous wrong. Such an issue is
the Philippines question. l believe the
war now being waged by the president
of the United States against the Filipinos
is an infamous crime, and not one man
or one dollar will ever vote for such a
purpose.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR.
Citizens of Meadtille, Pa, Baked
the Efforts of Recruiting
Officers.

! PTTTsBuRe, Pa. Sept. 0.-Lieutenant
T. o. Murphy. U. 5. A. of Pittsburg,
who went 10 Meadville several days ago
70 swear into the service recruits for the
Philippines, found that the men had
been induced TO stay at home. The
officer will make special report of the
matter to the War Department.
The branch recruiting station at Mead
vile was opened a week ago and placed
in charge Of Thomas Baldwin. a private.
who, after inducing dozen TO enlist,
asked Lieutenant Murphy to swear them
in.
Baldwin told Murphy that the people
of the town were trying TO get the men
away ard when the Lieutenant arrived
he found that they had succeeded.
Baldwin, when asked about his ex-
perience, said.
Hardly had I opened the station
when / found that | would have op.
position and that many of the best people
of The town resented my presence there.
The first few days I received "A num-
Der of applicants. After number of
the men passed the examination l wrote
TO Lieutenant Murphy to come to the
town and swear them in. Ialready had
five men who passed creditably and
were to appear yesterday morning 10 be
sworn in. Lieutenant Murphy arrived
in due time. but the recruits failed TO
show up.
I'VE found one OF the number at his
home and asked him for an explanation.
He said that he had thought the matter
over and had decided that he would not
enlist, as he did not care to sacrifice his
life for such peculiar cause. He said
that the situation was misrepresented to
him, or he would not have even applied
at the station for admittAnce.
Then we found two others. The
former would-be soldiers reeited at
length the awful horrors of fighting in
the Philippines. All said that our
government had no business in the
Philippines and the sooner we withdrew
from the islands the better it would be
for the government.
when put the question point blank
to one of the men, why it was that he
was so enthusiastic over the army only
few days before and had changed his
mind so suddenly he said: Well. the
fact is the people of our town have told
me that it means to go to the Philippines
is never to return again, and | guess |
am not much stuck on throwing my life
away for little while yet. Not for
this kind of business. any way. This
explains why we were unable to do any
thing under such circumstances.
1t was the chief topic of discussion
among the townspeople during the time
the station was opened As fast as we
would accomplish anything some one
would upset it and we were compelled
to give up. Some of the people, when
they were apprised that We were about
to enlist five men. held an informal
indignation meeting and they even went
so far as to appoint committees to see
the men who had signified their intent,
ions of joining the army, with the pur-
pose Of discouraging them.
Little knots of people were to be
seen in the streets all day long discussing
what should be done to thwart our
plans.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
Senator Berry, on Issues Of the day.

Senator Jas. H. Berry delivered an
address before splendid audience at
Hardy, Sharp county, last week. He
made no reference to his candidacy for
re election to the United States senate,
out stated his position upon all of the
issues of the day.
Senator Berry said, in part:
Fellow Citizens of Sharp county
| feel that no apology is necessary for
my appearance here today to address
you upon political issues. When our
peerless leader-the greatest leader of
the populace that has ever been inspired
to speak for liberty and equality
William j. Bryan-is in the field have
a good precedent and example. We may
well have courage to follow where Bryan
leads.
LIT is often asked: What will be the
Democratic platform next yearH' With
out venturing upon prophecy, he who
knows the temper of the Democratic
masses can say that there will be no re
treat from the advanced ground taken
in the Chicago platform. For thirty
years after the war the people of the
South, grateful for the pretense of a
helping hand held out to them in their
dark days, said to the Democrats of the
northeast Nominate your candidates,
write your platforms, and we will give
you the votes of the south. Through
that period the prices of our products
fell lower and lower, while our interest
obligations to the northeastern capital
lists remained the same. As we of the
South grew poorer day by day we saw
vast wealth-the product of our labor
accumulating in the vaults Of the north
eastern corporations, and the policy of
Cleveland administration awakened
as to the fact that northeastern leader.
ship. Democratic as well as Republican
meant the industrial enslavement Of the
masses.
Then at Chicago in 1896 the Sout h
joined with the West and overthrow New
York leadership. Under the leadership
Of candidate from the prairies Of the
far West We met defeat but that defeat.
so near a victory Notwithstanding the
great odds against which we contended
brought with it the inspirating promise
Of speedy victory. The vote OF over
.. 900. 600 for William Bryan was not
cast by any Of the monopolies that had
too long directed the policy Of both
parties Bryan vote was cast by men
in deadly earnest. who will never turn
back until justice rules in this country
"The gratitude Of all good citizens il
due TO the great mass Of conscientious
and patriotic Populists who fought
.houlderl to shoulder with us for Bryan
and against Wall street rule in 1896 and
who win do so again next year but such
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

a DECISION which is victory for
union labor has been rendered by the
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
now sitting at Saratogs. n. Y. In
effect the court holds that individual
members Of unions have the right to
take peaceful measures to prevent
others from taking places during a
strike. The decision is in favor Of Iron
Moulders Union No. 2, and other labor
organizations located in Troy. n Y in
sn action brought against them by
William Sleicher. Jr and William n
Sleicher. The appeal was brought by
James GrogaR. az president Of the
Aoulders Union The decision reverses
an order Of Justice Chester, granted
January IA. 1899. which made permanent
q preliminary injunction restraining the
union men from injuring or interfering
with the business Of William Sleicher
Jr and William n Sleicher iron foun
ders. Of Watervlie,, by force. threats
~ i@..masi0n.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
p " Mnrta on "Wednesday move.

B. W. Murta on Wednesday moved
his family to Fort Smith, where they
will reside in the future.
Joe Mack, who for number Of months
has been freight clerk in A. Hays office
in this city, has been promoted TO agent
at Coal Hill and left Wednesday to enter
upon his new duties. Joe Godfrey who
has been yard clerk for some time, has
been promoted to freight clerk to fill the
vacancy caused by the promotion Of
Mr. Mack.
The members of the Expressman 5
Investment company have determined
on beginning the sinking of new shaft
on their land east of town in their search
for coal. They have hopes of finding
a thicker vein than the one they worked
last winter and spring and from which
they took considerable coal, Every
body hopes they will strike it big.
TtOlOglIdl lhNAAAhNAtho IL sAi"b hhA'
section is underlaid with coal, but they
also indicate that the depth at which
paving strata can be found is deeper
than has thus far been tried, therefore
if prospect hole was sunk to depth
of 1000 feet or more it could be determin-
ed with reasonable certainty if coal in
paying quantity underlies Van Buren.
which, if found, would be of immense
advantage to Van Buren.
1t has been decided to purchase medal
for the youthful lifesaver, Jimmy
Miller, to commemorate his heroic action
in saving two girls from a watery grave
and attempting the resume of others. 1t
was one of those deeds that should be
commemorated, and no better way could
be found than a medal with proper
inscription. Quite sum has been sub
scribed for the purpose by our people.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
MnI be the First Round Bale.

From the Sallisaw star
Just as we were ready to go to press
last Friday morning the first bale of this
seasons cotton was brought TO town by
our enterprising friend, U. H. Baker.
Some lively bidding among the buyers
resulted and the cotton finally purchased
by Mayer, Wolf Il Co, at 81 per ewt.,
in the seed.
The premium of $40 was also awarded
Mr.. Baker which was made mp by contri-
buttons of our business men.
The ginning of this bale will take
place at the Wheeler gin as soon as every
thing is in readiness and will be the
first round bale made here.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

THE politicians have used the pension
bureau in the past as part of the
regular party machinery but this abuse
will not long be tolerated The nation
will not always be willing to be taxed
TO pay an enormous sum in bounties TO
unworthy recipients of its generosity.
If high taxes are to continue in order to
carry out the policy of imperialism the
people will demand economy in domestic
expenditures and the pension roll will
not escape thorough revision -Balti
more Sun.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

ONE week last month Montreal ex-
ported 35, 125 packages of butter. This
is more in one week than the United
States exports in month. The explain
alton lies in the fact that we have got
bad name for dairy products as a result
of shipping abroad an inferior article.
Imitation cheese and imitation butter
were sent into foreign markets and sold
as the genuine article. Consumers soon
found they had been deceived and re-
fused to buy either our butter or
cheese. st. Louis Republic.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

CAPT. S. E. BENSON, of Hampstead
county has silver dollar coined by the
Confederate government in 1862. He
has been offered several dollars for this
coin but refuses all offers. There are
very few in existence, and they are
valued very highly. The captain said
when he was discharged each man was
given a silver dollar, and he has kept
his to this day. If any of our readers
have coin of this kind they can get
fancy price for it if they desire to sell
it. Nashville News.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

THE Choctaw and Memphis Railway
Company now have 100 miles of track
laid from the Indian Territory line.
which brings it to within about five
miles of Casa. Ark. The distance from
Little Rock to the state line along their
right of way is 145 miles. and as there
are seven miles laid at this end there
yet remains thirty eight miles to be
laid. The graders have now completed
their work and the tracklaying will pro-
coed as fast as possible.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

The next speaker of the house, Col.
Henderson, Of Dubuque, la. recently
received letter that pleased him much
1t was from S. W. Peel, former mem
ber of congress from Arkansas, with
whom the colonel served term in the
house. Gen. Peel wrote II suppose
that by this time all your Republican
friends have got through congratulating
you on your practical election to the
speakership. Now, permit me, as an
old rebel Democrat, to extend you my
heartiest congratulations " Mr.. Peel
is brother in law of Senator Berry OF
Arkansas. and he says in his letter
that Col Henderson will make an ideal
speaker. Senator Berry, who was a
Confederate officer. lost a leg at the
battle Of Corinth, on October 4, 1862
the same day that Col Henderson lost
his leg In the same battle.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

J.H. WELLINGTON timber inspector,
has caused CONSERVATION in Easter,
Ark. 10y bringing suit, civil and crimi-
nal. against Theodore Olson. a large
stave manufacturer. for the recovery Of
about Si4. 600 worth Of slaves and on
the charge Of purchasing timber from
negroes who had not perfected their
title 70 donated lands. Similar pro-
ceedings were also instituted against
Anthony Fleishner, representative Of
A Scheck a wealthy European msnu-
faeturer. now in Germany. There are
also Other persons who will be proee.
oated.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
Go Slow, Mr.. President.

Go Slow, Mr.. President.
From the St Louis Republic.
President Mckinley S expansion poll
cy is said to favor the permanent holding
of the Philippines and their government
by three American Commissioners, to
supplant the military government when
the Aguinaldan rebellion shall have been
crushed.
1t is reported from Washington that
the President will urge this policy upon
congress and use all the influences at
his command to bring about its adop-
ton. In view of his recent strong de-
clarations in favor of establishing
American supremacy in the Philippines
there is no reason to doubt the accuracy
of this latest outlining of his plans.
Whether the people Of the United
States will support the President in this
radical departure from wellgrounded
American principles is the greatest issue
of foreign policy presented since those
which led to the war of 1912 1t is upon
adherence to the Monroe Doctrine that
the United States Government logically
based its claim to supremacy in this
MISUNDERSTANDING hands off the Old
World and requiring the Powers of the
Old World to keep hands off the New.
The people of this country recognize
the fact that the problem of the perma
nent disposition of the Philippines is
seriously perplexing and that it demands
the most earnest deliberation before
conclusive action is taken. They hope,
however, that the settlement of the
problem may rest on a consistently
American basis. They know that from
the moment the United States take
formal and final possession of the
Philippines new epoch begins for this
country, and they are apprehensive as
to the developments of that epoch as
bearing upon American principles and
institutions and the welfare Of the coun
try.
1t must be acknowledged by unpreju-
diced thinkers that there is menace
attaching to permanent American SOW
ereignty in the Far East. 1t necessarily
means the maintaining Of big army
and the inevitable fostering of spirit
of militarism. 1t nulliies the Monroe
Doctrine and opens the way for further
colonial acquisition beyond the limits
of the Western Hemisphere. 1t vastly
increases the chances of war with the
great Powers of Europe and renders i'm
perative a constant state of preparedness
for such wars. 1t changes completely
the attitude in which this Government
has stood before the world throughout
all its previous history.
If we are to remain liberty loving
and liberty fostering Republic, legiti-
mately supreme in one half of the
world territory. will it be wise to take
the risks inseparable from the perma-
nent holding of the Philippinesr Is it
right to do so2 Is it safe for American
institutions2 Will it not be better to at
least make an effort toward giving the
Filipinos chance to demonstrate their
capacity for self government? The peo-
pie Of the United States are not partisan
in contemplating this problem They
are looking at it through American eyes.
II will be we'll for the President TO con.
slider their attitude before surrenderinl
American principles to the rapacity Of
land grabbing syndicates whose Ameri
canism is limited TO worship of the
eagle on the face of the American dol
[ lar.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
BEAUTIFUL SEA SHELLS.

Every one admires them. Since
coming North l have received
numerous inquiries from people Tor
sea shells, and now / am prepared to
answer yes. l can send you shells,
for | have made quite a collection OF
lovely shells, both from the coast, the
coral reefs, and some beautiful ones
from the West India Islands. will
mail dozen or more different kinds,
no two alike, to any one who sends a
stamp for postage.
Mrs. +. A. WARNER,
Pontia Mich.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

JUICE J. Il. ROGERS. Of this Federal
circuit court, temporarily transferred
to st. Louis. sent an applicant for
bankruptcy to Jail for contempt of court,
in not disclosing what became of some
borrowed money. the other day. He is
an able and impartial jurist Texar-
kanian.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

TIE Chickasaw nation Is probably the
richest nation Il the world It is out of
debt and irs people have quite sum
due from the federal government. and
some of the nnest farming land On the
face Of the earth. Counting their lands
their wealth Is probably s.. coo per cap
itaI.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

Hon. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN will
pass through Pine Bluff over the Cotton
Belt dnring the early part of October,
en- route to Dallas, Texas. to deliver
an address at the Dallas state fair. The
Commercial League of Pine Bluff will
endeavor to have Mr. Bryan address the
people of that vicinity.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

Hon. RoBT. L. ROGERS. of Mulberry
and Crawford comfy candidate for
prosecuting attorney Of this district WAS
in Ozark last Thursday shaking hands
and telling tales with his friends. -
Ozark Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

A BELATED spring poet sings to Uncle
Sam In this wise. 'Spain had little
lamb. the slickest lamb around She
sold the lamb TO Uncle Sam for twenty
million down; Then Sammy took it by
the tail to lead it home, you know. the
mutton rare, turned ont bear, and Sam
can let it go.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

The defendant herein. J W. Collins, Is hereby
warned to appear in the action now pending in
this court within thirty days to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff
CHAs. r. HARVEY J. T.
Santprn her g. 1899
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of letters in the Post
Office Mt Van Buren,. Ark. remaining uncalled
for and advertised September l6. l599
Ayers Sarah Gill, Albert
Aaron Edna Hamburger A
Broughton Annie Hooper, Mrs Hills
Brooks, Al Harris Rosa
Brown Pauline Jones. Lulu
Brown Lane,
Caldwell Aenry Mickeral G. W
Evans. JP Pennington. W r
Gray RT Stevenson, Chas
Guisham Sidney simmons, l.
Parties calling for above will please say ad-
yertised aud give date. A fee of one cent will
be charged on all advertised letters.
J. f. JARVIS. =. VI.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16
WARNING ORDER.

In C. F. Harvey's j. r Court
C. ] smets. Plaintiff
VS..
j. w Collins Def't
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-16

orFIcE.-second floor fron Crawford County
Bank Building.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-07-05
IN NO HURRY.


Washington, July 1.-The first vol
unteers to be raised for serv' :e in the
Philippines will be those for the skel-
eton regiments now being formed by
Gen. Otis. 1t is not believed there will
be the least difficulty in obtaining
these men.
1t is probable that some time will
elapse before the troops of the ps9
meanwhile they will be drilled and
taught craftsmanship in camp. 1t is
estimated that three months are re-
quired to make soldiers of recruits.
The officers of the War department
think that number of volunteers now
coming home will desire to return to
the Philippines for short service after
they have an opportunity to see home
and friends. They are regarded as the
most desirable for the regiments being
organized by General Otis.
1t is learned at the war department
that there is no rush to get the volun-
teers to General Otis at the present
time. The rainy season having set in,
it is now believed these troops will not
be needed for service except to relieve
those who have been on active duty.
The transport service is said to be
sufficient, though ships may be char
tered temporarily If needed. The an
nouncement that portion Of the pro-
visional army was to be raised has
caused swarm of politicians to be
sent to the war department by those
who are seeking commissions in the
new regiments.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-07-05
was = wholesale Murder.

Seattle, Wash, July limited
States Marshal Shoup of Alaska will
investigate the death of the crew and
passengers of the steamer Jessie,
who either persisted in the wreck of
their vessel or were massacred by Al
aska Indians one year ago on the Kus-
kokwim river. There were eighteen
people ON board the Jessie, and 1t
was thought at first that they had met
death by drowning, but subsequent
developments suggested possibility
that they reached shore and were muir
dered bv Indians.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-07-05
SUPPLIES FOR PHILIPPINES.
Business Men OF California Allege 05 Per
Gent are UNIT for Use

Business Men OF California Allege 95 Per
Gent are UNIT for Use.
San Francisco, July 1.-The Manu-
facturers and Producers association of
California, representing over 500 busi-
ness houses of San Francisco, has nd :
dressed communication to quarter
master-general of the United States
army at Washington calling attention
to and urging the correction of some
recent methods of furnishing supplies
forwarded to our army in the Philip
pines. The letter states that large ship.
ments of stores for the use of the army
have reached here from the east &c
badly damaged that 95 per cent of them
were unfit for use. It is asked thai
such goods as are liable to damage or
the rail be purchased here.