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The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
Senator Jones Satisfied.

TYLER, Tex. Nov. 8. United States
Senator James K. Jones of the national
Democratic committee is in this city
Mr.. Jones only recently returned from
Europe, where he went for his health
and he says he has been greatly benefited
and is now in excellent health. Upon
being asked as to election results the
Senator said he was satisfied and was
not altogether surprised, though he did
not look for quite such Republican
majority in Ohio.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

FROM present indications there will be
serious squabble between Uncle Sam
and the Choctaw Nation. A resolution
was passed Thursday by the Choctaw
council demanding that the Secretary of
the Interior account of Governor Nc
Curtain for all moneys belonging to their
nation and to return to them the control
of their schools. A bill has also passed
the lower house refusing to appropriate
money to pay for schools under Uncle
Sam s management and in the event the
schools are not turned over to the Choc-
taw officials all the children will be
ordered out Of the schools, ,-Ardmoreite.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

THE generosity of the southern white
people in providing educational facilities
for the negroes is worthy Of the highest
commendation II is not sufficient TO
say that it was their duty to do what
they have done. Ii they had pursued a
different course under the conditions
which prevailed after the civil war they
could not have been censured severely.
for their property had been destroyed
and many Of them were almost penni-
less. unable 10 provide properly for the
educational needs OF their own children,
much less the needs of the children Of
their former slaves. IL is greatly TO
their credit that. under such trying
circumstances. they did not discriminate
against the negro. but allowed his
rhildred to have q share of school funds
which we're derived almost entirely from
taxes paid by the whites. baltimore
Enn.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
A Lost Laugh That Was Found.

Ten years ago, while indulging in =
hearty laugh, John A. Jones injured
the muscles of his jaw. He was un-
able TO laugh until last Wednesday
night at the theatre. The audience
was startled by most unearthly roar
that swelled until the building shook
the side walls buldged and the electric
lights went out. The terrified audience
was panic striken. The lights were
turned on. and Mr.. Jones explained
that he was the oulprit. lie had found
his laugh after ten years. and was making
up for lost time. The audience hesved
sigh Of relief. then settled back 10
witness the remainder Of Casey 8
Troubles.
At Murta opera house Nov IS and lo.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY will be presented

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY will be presented
a petition this week praying for the
pardon of Montgomery S. Ballard of
Pottawatomie county, who was sent
enced in Muskogee to ten years in the
penitentiary for kidnapping Lincoln
McGeisy. Seminole Indian, who was
burned alive with Palmer Sampson,
another Seminole, for assaulting and
numbering Mrs. Julian Laird at her
home near Maude about two years ago.
The petition is signed by many citizens
of Pottawatomie county. and alleges
that Ballard took no part in the kidnap-
ing of McGeisy, although it is acknowl-
edged that he was present as spectator
at the burning Of the Indians.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
THE members of the Mohawk Valley

THE members of the Mohawk Valley
Broom Manufacturers Association of
the United States have received notice
that a meeting of the association will
be held in Chicago on November IA for
the purpose of further increasing the
price of brooms. 1t is said that the
broom corn market is the most re-
markable ever known in the history of
the crop. The first new crop sold at
$50 to $40 ton, and the price has
steadily advanced TO $3.50 ton and with
a prospect that it will go still higher
1t is expected that the smaller broom
factories throughout the country will
be compelled to shut down at the be-
ginning of the year on account of the
high price of stock. Some of the manu-
facturers anticipate that the best grades
of brooms will be advanced s. dozen
by January |.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

THE story that the European powers
will interfere in the peace settlement
after the Boer war is ended seems more
plausible than that they will interfere
while the fighting continues. When
peace comes they may ask for com
pensations to balance England s in
crease of domination in south Africa
and that request would be the more
difficult to buck against in view of the
great development which the theoryeoi
,compensations has obtained among
the great powers. 1t is really species
of international blackmail, but 1t has
great vogue among the big six Spring
field, MASS. Republican.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
A Correction.
The following note is self-explanatory

Please correct a misstatement made
in THE Press of Saturday. 1t Is there
stated that five dollars were appropriated
to Mrs. Currie' gift from the National
U. ID. C. and five dollars to the Winnie
Davis monument This is untrue. Two
dollars were sent for Mrs. Currie s gift
and three for the Winnie Davis monu
ment. refused re- election as secretary
but | am still acting secretary and re.
sponsible for those appropriations, and
il is important to me that a correct
statement should be made public.
Please set it right in your next issue anc
oblige. l.. +. CLEGG'
Acting Sec y. Mary Lee Chapter.
u. ID. G.. in Van Buren,. Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
The Medicine was Returned,

Dear Doctor While buying the
medicine you ordered at the drug store,
| noticed the reserve seat chart of the
theatre; | bought seat, got my medl
cine, and went to the theatre. | send
your medicine back untouched, was
cured by Casey Troubles.
At Murta opera house Nov. 10 and 10.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

PERSISTENT advertising of her natural
resources by the country press has done
more than any other agency to attract
the attention of capitalists to Arkansas,
Many rich man, made so by the in
creased value of his holdings, in reality
owes great portion of his wealth to
the enterprising pushing and talented
editor of some rural weekly, who toe
often dosn't own land enough on which
to build himself home. State Re
nnhlican.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

THERE are 81 divorce cases already
doeked for the November term Of the
Wagner court. There are also on the
docket over 100 criminal cases, 5l
chancery cases and 73 common law
suits. If all these are disposed of at the
November term they will probably run
quite away over into December. =
Wagner Record.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

Gro. S EVANS, of Waldron was a
guest of his brother Judge Jep. Fl Evans
this week Mr.. Evans is probable
candidate for prosecuting attorney in his
district. He is well qualified IN every
respect, and we are glad to. know that
his prospects for election are very
bright. Paris Express.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
c. B. Fontaine visited Hartman on
lenal hnsinass Thursday.

ItRdl OualItco hdlobo
DR.. johnson has been more or less
under the weather the past week.
Col. Sam R. Chew returned Thursday
from brief visit to Morilton.
Attorney Ed B Peirce went to Fayette-
vile Thursday on legal business.
Mrs. G. c. Mckinney, of Wagner,
I. T. is visiting Mrs. j. S. Heard.
Foundryman Morell was reported on
the sick list the latter part of the week.
Ajax Hose company has under advise
ment the giving of ball Thanksgiving
eve.
Cotton continues to have an upward
tendance. Considerable was sold Thurs
day at 7 Is.
The Arkansas Conference NJ. E.
church, South, will meet at Springdale
November 10.
The range of autumnal colors on the
mountains overlooking town is the finest
seen in years.
G.. T. Cazort has been shipping a
number of car loads of cotton seed from
here this week.
Hon. Hugh A. Dinsmore spent few
hours in town yesterday en- route to an
appointment at Conway.
The city council at its last meeting
gave the police force strict instructions
to raid all houses of ill repute within
the city limits,
Mrs. Jno. O Kane numerous friends
are pleased to learn that she is steadily
improving and is able to sit up for a
short time each day.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
at the NJ. E. Church. South, on
November 22d, of Mr.. D. w. Moore,
Jr., and Miss Sue Southmayd Wood,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo R. Wood.
Van Buren has within easy walking
distance scenery that it would be hard
to excel anywhere, and yet how few
of our people appear to appreciate the
beauties nature has placed at their very
doors.
T. w. Edmondson was expected home
from St. Louis yesterday afternoon.
His host of friends will be pleased to
know that he has entirely recovered
from the complaint from which he has
been suffering all summer.
An effort will be made to have lecture
course this winter, similar to the one
our people were treated to last winter.
We hope the promoters of this very
desirable diversion will succeed in per-
fecting the necessary arrangements.
We hope there will be no unnecessary
delay in prospecting for coal here. A
number of surrounding towns have been
and are prospecting, with just as much
assurance of success as we can expect.
Should they find coal in sufficient
amount they would have just as much
the start of Van Buren--even if we find
similar vein-as they had the start in
developing it. Van Buren is well located
for distributing point, but this alone
will not attract capital.
A man put in a hypnotic trance and
buried beneath several feet of earth has
been attracting good many people to
the vicinity of the Collins Hotel. The
man, who is IA member of a company
that travels around the country giving
hypnotic performances, was hypnotized
Thursday evening placed in a box which
was lowered in a hole dug on vacant
lot north of the Collins Hotel, with an
air shaft from his face to the top of the
ground. The manager of the company
states that the man will be brought back
to his normal state this evening.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
Iroa Mountain R,. E1,ur,Io. Rate.

International Fair and Exposition San
Antonio Tex, Oct 2sth TO Nov. sth-Tickets on
sale Oct p, % and y. final return Iimit Nov
18th: Sass for the round trip
Unyeiling Of Winnie Davis Monument Rich
mond. Va. Nov. 7th 10 lSth-Tickets on sale Nov
tth and 5th; return limit leave Richmond moi
Later than Nov. l4th 81, 20 for the round trip
A. HAYS AEt
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
Home.Seekers Excursion.

Remember that on the First and Third Tues
day OF each month you can buy Home-seekers
excursion ticket from Van Buren 10 all points in
Texas, Oklahoma Arkansas, and to most ali
points West OF the Missississippi river The rate
Is one taTe plus 3 for the round trip children at
half iare) The limit is p days from date OF sale
For further information call on or address.
p w. FURRY,
Ticket Agent Frisco Line
Van Buren, rk
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

Beginning Sunday Nov. 18th the Frisco Line
will inaugurate an elegant sleeping car service
between st. Louis and San Antonia, Tex. The
cars used will be the Pullman Observation Car
and will pass Van Buren daily in our trains 5
and g. and will move via Paris, G. c. d 5. F.,
Milauo and l. & G. N. Ry. For reservations
apply to the undersigned.
p w. FURRY, Ticket Ag't.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

Sows with young pigs need lib
eral feeding. If they do not get
it, the SOW will fail to give sutfi-
cient milk to make thrifty pigs
and the SOW, too, will lose flesh.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

THE C. J Lincoln Company recovered
their safe from the ruins of their former
establishment, and upon opening 1t
found all the papers, books and currency
1t contained intact and unharmed by
the fire.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
FROM the balcony of the Capital hotel

FROM the balcony OF the Capital hotel,
Frankfort. Ky. where his headquarters
is located. Mr.. Goebel made speech,
in which he said: Il believe | have
been elected-in fact, know | have. l
see my friend Gen. Taylor says he will
assume the Office of governor. All !
have to say. il have been elected as
believe, I will be inaugurated in spite
of the Louisville and Nashville railroad
and Bradley 8 bayonets
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11

THE attorney general decides that
county clerks have no authority to col.
lect fee of 10 cents or any other amount
for the registration of school warrants
nnder the new law.
The Van Buren press., 1899-11-11
Unclaimed Letters.

office at Van Buren,. Ark. remaining uncalled
for and advertised November IL, 1899
Arnold w f McBee, Tennie
Brown, JW Merrill Myrtle
Cammil. Lucy Rushing W II
Coil NJ II Reed. Rebecca
Darsha, F Smith, Abe
England, G. NJ ~ Silt,
Goodwin Sarah Spencer NJ
Jones, Porter Sangster, Dick
Kirk. I'll Wambe. I
Loyd JIG Wilson, Elizabeth
Parties calling for above will please say ad
vertised and give date. A fee of one cent vii
be charged on all advertised letters.
j. L. JARVIS, z. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-15
THURSDAY,
JUNE IS, 1899.

the city? A-somethIng which there Is no neces-
sty for.
(Which there is absolutely no necessity for.
Now II the Governor should call special session
OF the Legislature are you prepared TO say what
remedy you think should be applied TO this condi-
ton of affairs? Att should go to the Board OF
Estimate.
QLThe city should revert to the old system OF
having a Board OF Estimate pass definitely upon
these matters? Al think II could be done with
entire safety.
Q-You are not prepared TO go any further than
that in regard 10 the Municipal Assembly and what
should be done with II? Al don't know that
can go any further would go far as could.
U.aughter)
Mr.. CostelIo-Do you recommend Iegislating them
out OF office? Al don't know that could be
done constitutionally. would cut down their
powers.
Mr.. Carke-That is to say. you have some doubts
as TO whether their term OF office could be cut
down. but you would cut their powers down. A.
That Is II.
Q-And II constitutionally the two chambers
could be turned into one. do you think that would
be an advisable thing-do you think there is any
benefit from the two chambers? A.-Absolutey
Turn them into one and leave them the
power to put up a lamp post or stand, and that 70
about right. daughter
ON other words, re-enact the legislation under
which the old Board existed? Al don't think
they have the power to put up lamp post now
think they have a stand. O.aughter)
A COMPLETE FAILURE
ON other words your mature Judgment, a.
financial officer OF this city. is that the scheme OF
the charter on the Municipal Assembly has been
complete failure? A.-Absolutey so, and II Is
very serious matter-I think the most serious mat
ter which confronts this city to-day.
OIL think you have thoroughly demonstrated
that that II is as serious a matter as has come
before this committee. The summary made by the
Chairman of $4,000 absolutely wasted
The Chairman-And increasing constantly
O. COMMUNICATES. and increasing constantly
as you have suggested. It seems TO me a most
serious matter. Att is not a question OF politics
In any way but the proper carrying on OF the city
government.
OIL UNDERSTANDINGS have gotten out OF any mere
partisan position this morning and we are now
looking into the practical working OF the municipal
government In one OF It's branches, and you are
stating this as the result Of your mature delibera-
tons on the facts which have come 10 you Official
ly? Ayes, sir.
OIL am very much obliged TO you-unles5 the
committee have more questions TO ask.
The Chalrman-I think not. .,
O-Can I keep these records until they are copied
into the record, Mr. Coler? AYES. sir; keep the
o~The messages mean? Ayes. sir. until
they are copied. They are my official records.
Mr.. Clsrke-Oh, yes, sir.
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THE TESTIMONY IN DETAIL,
CONTROLLER GOLFER ASSERTS THAT THE MUNICIPAL
ASSEMBLY rs A MENACE TO THE CITY,


BIRD s. Coler. Daniel Engelhard Peter j.
yelv. David l.. Cooley. John Schliemann and
william F. Grell were the witnesses examined
before the Mazet Investigating Committee yes
terday Their testimony follows in full
HOFFMAN is SAT UPON.
CHAIRMAN REFUSES HIM PERMISSION TO
HAVE PARKER's LETTERS READ
The Chairman called the meeting TO order at II
vclock.
Mr. Clarke-Mr Coler. will you take the stand?
Mr. Nofman-Before proceeding / desire to have
,soorded upon the record communication which
me stenographer will please take down.
The Chairman-The committee will decide
he,her the stenogra pher will take II down or not
Mr.. Hofrman-The communications directed
,, me by Mr.. Parker. in reference TO his being
called witness
Tho Chairman-I desire 10 state to Mr.. Hoffman
sat in all decency he should submit those letters
n the committee before asking that they be
sorded upon the minutes.
NJ, Honman-The communication was sent TO
re committee a month ago
The Chairman-That is absolutely untrue. have
received these letters. did not receive them
month ago.
Mr. Hoffman, have the letters. The committee
received the letters long ago. and the minority
we're not consulted about them The minority
,hould have been consulted about those letters.
The Charman-Nobody has been consulted about
l at all
Mr. Hoffman-The minority has the right to be
pnsllted about anything and everything that
.omes before the committee. l ask that this letter
Y read.
The Charman-The Chairman rules that that
stter shall not be read this time. A proper
,onsideration Of that matter will be taken by the
committee in executive session. Mr. Hoffman
Knows that in accordance with the rules of de-
sncy and proprety that is the proper course TO
pursue.
Mr. Honman--In decency and propriety the
minority insists that the committee should inform
The minority Of what is going
The Chairman-I have already stated that the
majority will confer with the minority. and It
.as conferred with the minority to all matters.
Il has always done so. and the minority has no
reason for criticism now.
Proceed. Mr.. Clarke
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MAYORS SECOND MESSAGE.

Yes, sir.
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OSo that Won saw for twenty eight years. has
been provided for by these Crotch water fund
o. THE Board Of Estimate and Apportionment
sa1, their request the Municipal Assembly IN DC
tober 1895 and II is st Enacted on A-StilI un-
acted on -, ,s ,rh,oh Won rotor .,
,r vour letter the exhaustion OF the fund which
,hey were TO have filled up has required the DIS
charge Of all the laborers, there pehs no money 20
nav the daily laborers? A-fes.
20 And that IL the matter which you refer TO
as a scandal? Ayes. sir. and one Of the serious
nTonosltions In relation TO that IL that no new
6ispict ca IN go into the building proposition. no
bm,idlng can be- erected In a district where the
oyafer main Is not yet laid. unless they get that;
tr that way not only holding up the water supply,
hut the building up OF the city.
o.-For instance, II IN the new part OF the city.
TSc T3ronx people were contemplating the building
of a block OF n new street just laid out, there
would be no provision for putting in water? A.-No.
o.-They couldn't pay for It? A~Not without
o.~And without these precise bonds or similar
o.@And that has been the condition since 1885
Ayes. . - 49,,
been Enacted upon since october. 1895? Ayes.
O.-Mr Controller do you know the political com
plexion OF the Municipal Assembly? Al am thor
oughly familiar with IT.
OIL have been Informed by the public prints
The times., 1899-04-28
The NnynILodre Fair.

No diminution in the attendance at the
Naval Lodge Bazaar was evident last night
The evening was set apart for the ladies
of the Order of the Eastern Star, who at
tended in a body, having marched to the
building where the fair is being held from
McCauley's Hall, in Pennsylvania Avenue,
near Second Street. southeast. The ladies
OF the order. being the guests of honor,
were shown every courtesy, and their pres
ence lent an additional grace to the occa-
sion. An entire change of programme was
given. including the following features
Trombone solo, "Edelweiss" On PensheD.
and ME Mein Ahul Zwanzig Yahr" &c.
Zelierl, by A. Sunderland; with the assist
ance of Miss Blanche Luckett. accom-
panist: monO'Ogue, Charles F. Purdy; ten
or solo, II. Pearson; vocal duet. The
Fisherman" DR.. and Mrs. f. ]. Woodman;
club swinging by John McGraw, of the Co.
lumbia Athletic Club; up-to-date coon
songs. Hello, Ma Baby" and II Wonder
What Is Dat Coon's Came by Miss Elsie
Worth. Tonight has been set apart for a
visit from the Royal Arch chapters of the
District.
The times., 1899-04-28
JUSTICE FIELDS WILL.
The Instrument Filed for Probate
Yesterday Afternoon.

The will of Hon. Stephen J. Field. late
Associate Justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, dated May %, 1897. was filed
terms the deceased leaves his wife, Sue
Virginia Field, his residence, on Capitol
Hill. in this city. together with all the
household furnishings and paintings. ex-
cept the portrait of the deceased. by Car
penter and the miniatures Of his mother.
To his niece. Emilia F. Ashburner. of
San Francisco Cal. he bequeaths the por-
| trait Of his father and the miniature of his
| mother. by Sumner, and a crayon of his
father. by Fassett. He requests that his
niece. in disposing OF these articles, take
care that they shall go to some one bear
ing the name of Field.
To his nephew, David ]. Brewer, Asso-
ciate Justice Of the United States Supreme
Court. is bequeathed the miniature of the
| deceased sister, Emilia. To his grand
nephew. Stephen Field Christy he be-
queaths the Encyclopedia Britannica in his
library, in this city, and to his grand
nephew. David Dudley Field, copy of the
American Cyclcpedia. the American Me-
chanical Dictionary, and the Century Die
ticlary.
To his faithful messenger" William
Joice, in recognition Of service for twenty
five years. $500 is given.
The remainder CT his estate the deceased
leaves to his wife. Upon the death of his
wife he desires that his property shall be
divided as follows: Two-thirds to his sis
r-inlaw. Mrs. Sarah 5. Condit- Smith for
life. and then to his sister, Mrs. Mary
Lewis Whitney. and the remainder to his
niece, Charlotte Anita Whitney The de-
ceaseds wife is named as executriX