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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Gen. Lees Death Mask.

According to the Chicago Tribune,
the death mask Of Gen. Robert Il. Leo
has been found in the Corcoran art
gallery at Washington. It is said that
this mask has been sought for the
last ten years, but had been lost sight
OF. Supposedly the mask was made by
Clark Mills at the time of the death OF
Gen. Lee, when he was president Of the
Washington and Lee university in
Virginia.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Assaulted by Footpnds.

DR.. Hebron, an aged physician
of Hot Springs, was assaulted and
badly beaten by footpads near his
residence. The thugs called DR..
Hebron to the door, stating that he
was wanted professionally at the
house of neighbor. As soon as he
reached dark place in the street
he was pounced upon. Ed Young
and Bud Elble were arrested, and
DR., Hebron identified them as his as
sailants.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
OTHERWISE UNNUTICED.

DIR. Paul r. Fletcher, of St. Louis,
will serve as surgeon in the United
States army in China.
Paul Martin, miner in No. IA mine,
Central Coal and Coke Co., at Rich
Hill, Mo-, was killed by falling slate.
The Russian occupation of New.
Chwang is exciting comment. 1t il
believed other powers will now pro.
coed to occupy ports.
At meeting of the business men
of Maryville, Mo-, it was decided to
give street fair the second week in
October.
Louis Baptist is dead at jackson.
vile, ILL.,, aged 76. He came from
Madeira half century ago on &C.
count of religious persecution.
Luke Craig, a well-known citizen Of
Maroa, ILL.,, committed suicide by
hanging in his barn.
John Goss, who occupied the posi-.
ton of janitor Of the public school
building at st. Jacob, H., held re.
union at Nationwide Tuesday. Sever.
al hundred of the family were pres.
ent.
Miss Blanche Fearing, the only
blind woman lawyer in the United
States, if not in the world, and an
author of considerable merit, is dead
at Eureka, III.
Mrs. Sarah Sigman, so years old,
was shot and instantly killed at Kan.
sas City, Mo-, by Minnie Claridy, ne.
gress, who was shooting at fleeing
negro.
While Vina Daniel was milking L
cow at her mountain home, near Har
Ian, KY, she was stabbed from behind
three times, and killed, by Ruth
Steward, who accused her of alienat.
ing her husbands affections.
The populist notification to Mr..
Bryan of his nomination for the pres
idency will take place at Topeka,
Kas., on the afternoon of August 90.
The condition of ex-senator John
j. Ingalls, is not so serious as report.
ed. He is able to be out every day
on the hotel veranda, at Las Vegas,
N. NJ, although his throat is still
troubling him severely.
The British vice consul at Van,
Asiatic Turkey, while travelling near
Elk, was fired on by Kurds, and his
dragoman was wouned. The consul
got his party away with difficulty, but
his baggage was lost.
The allied army is reported within
10 miles of Pekin. Americans, Japs
and Russians forming flying column
are cutting a path, the other troops
following.
Alexander King has been adiudged
guilty of the murder, at Dawson City,
of Herbert Davenport, of Paterson, n.
j., and sentenced to be hanged Octo.
Der 3. The murderer confessed his
crime.
The gunboat Mayfower, having on
board Gov, Charles II. Allen of Porto
Rico, sailed from the Charleston navy
yard, Tuesday, for that island,
John Robbins, who lived seven miles
south of Mountain View, Mo, was
shot from ambush, Tuesday morning,
about sunrise, and ,instantly killed.
James Rogers, Jr,, aged IS years,
living near Decaturville, Mo-, killed a
young man named Walters, aged &c
years, crushing his skull with n stone
Near Lonica, Ky, Mrs. George Hall
stabbed her sistcr-in-law, Miss Annie
Hall, and IL is thought the wound will
prove fatal, as the knife punctured
one OF the lungs.
10. Romans, OF Red6eld, Kas,, who
went to Eldorado Springs, Mo-. with
his wife, seeking health, left his
rooming-house at an early hour, Tues.
day morning, and committed suicide
I'm the street by cutting his throat.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Two Planning Mills Destroyed.

The planning mills Of L. N. Whitcomb
and A. &. Akin, located across the
street from each other, in the western
part of Little Rock, together with two
cottages, were destroyed by fire on the
night of the 18th. The fire started in
the Akin mill and soon spread to
Whitcomb's property. Atkins loss is
placed at ss,000 and Whitcombs at
So, 900, the latter carrying $4,000 insur.
ance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Considered SIGNIFICANT.
No Preparations Being pushed for
Wintering In china.

Washington, Aug. 1o.-lt Is consid'
cred significant that no preparations
arc being pushed for the wintering
OF tho American forces In China, both
the commssary and quartermostcr's
departments are ready TO purchase
and ship supplies for the Chinese eS'
pedltionary force, such us would be
needful In u winter campaign. There
are certain supplies which would be
necessary fov this contingency, ana
this certain steps which would have
have TO be taken, and that quite
speedily, unless there was strong
hope that the American army would
be out OF China before the gulf OF
pe.Chi.H freezes over, which usually
happens about tho frst Of November,
Temporary Halt Called.
Preparations made up TO d recent
date looked TO the quartering OF the
American force on Chinese soil
through the winter season. II sAn
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
uound For tbs Orient.

81. Paul, MINI, Aug. le.-Ths
third battalion Of the Eighth infan'
try, 3aS men and officers, left ~. Pau
under command OF Maj Pitchers,
Mound for the orient and probably for
China, They will reach San Francisco
BY August 10. The battalion VIII san
fronNhat port on the trsnsport lssv'
Ing the following Gay. 1W :
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
War on Slot Machines.

Prosecuting Attorney Gray has given
warning that all cigar stands aud sa-
looms in Little Rock operating nickel.
in-the-slot machines will be prosecuted.
Heretofore these machines have been
operated upon payment to the city OF
s. per month for each machine, which
netted revenue of about 5000 month
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
What a Wife-Murderer Want.

James L. Baker, Of Atlanta, Ga,
who Is under sentence Of death for the
murder Of his wife last May, now seeks
to be pardoned 80 that he may preach
the Gospel and engage In evangellstIc
work, and II IL said that efforts nre
to be made by some Of the citizens OF
Atlanta TO secure AZ least commv
tat.on Of sentence.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Poorer hut Wiser.

Ex.Sherilf Reb Houpt and party, who
went from Hot Springs to Cape Nome
in search Of gold early last spring, are
now en- route home, poorer In purse but
with a wealth Of knowledge OF the
hardships that fall to The lot OF the Az
ernpe mincr
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

New York, Aug, 1e,-John jacob
Astor and other heirs Of william An.
,or ask the court 10 relieve the sxecu.
,ors OF the latter from paying the
widow an annuity Of $4,000, because
Tho Ia accumulating an Independent
fortune by judicions investment Of
her income.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Elmer b. Adams, who presides over
the United States court for the eastern
district Of Missouri, Is believed to be
the wealthiest federal iudge in the
country, his fortune being estimated
ut 100000. Judge Adams, who Is es.
sentially self-made man, was ap.
pointed to the federal bench by Presi.
dent Cleveland In 1895.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Captured Altar E,xh. Years.

Upton Whitesides, who escaped from
Jail In Pine Bluff several years ago, has
been rccapturcd, Az the time White
sides escaped eight men secured their
liberty. The delivery was one OF the
bodest In the history OF Arkansas.
Wh.tesidcs threw n sack over the jail
cr's head and plnioned him while sew.
en- men escaped, lie then secured the
keys, leaving the jailer bound and
gagged and locked In n cell
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Died OF IockiAW,

George XIII, a l2-year.old boy, died
at Little Rock Of lockjaw. While play
ing at turning somersaults the lad
made mscalculation and fell on his
head and shoulders, which produced
serious injury. He went into convul-
sions, took lockjaw and died after SUI
fering terrible agony.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
cant. VIM. l.. Murphy Killed.

Washington, Aug. iO.-A cablegram
was received at the war department
to-day, saying that Capt Wm' H. MUIR
ply, Thirty.nlnth volunteer infantry
itlrst lieutenant Twenty'fourth Unit
ed states infantry, was killed near
Tunauan yesterday. Capt, Murphy
wns born 10 Iowa, and was appointed
from that state to the military acad-
au,U
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Grief Hastensd Her Death.

Mrs, J, II. Kcrshaw, mother Of
the young man convicted at Pres.
colt few weeks ago Of arson, and
sentenced TO term In the peniten-
tiary, died suddenly. She was n most
excellent woman, and II Is thought
grief over her sons waywardness
hastened her death.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Rural free mail delivery has been es.
tablished in this state as follows:
Springdale, Washington county, one
carrier; length of route, twenty-four
and one half miles; area covered, twelve
and one.half square miles; population
served, rs; Stuttgart, Arkansas coun-
ty, two carriers; length of routes, SO
miles area covered, AZ square miles,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
LANDING TROOPS AT SHANGHAI.
Objections of the Powers Received
at the London Foreign Ohice.

at the London Foreign Oalce.
London, Aug. 16.-Ofiicial confrma.
ton Of the objections to landing
troops at Shanghai has been received
at the foreign Office here, but, owing
to Lord Salisbury and his staff being
in the Vosges mountains, nothing def
mite can be done from London until
instructions are received from Lord
Salisbury, to whom the matter has
been telegraphed,
The allies have almost certainly ar
rived in the vicinity of Pekin, even
though rain has been falling. The
adyices received from the British COM
mander at the front through Rear
Admiral Bruce give reasonable assur-
ance that the 81 miles between the
allied forces and rekn would be
easily traversed in four days, the
Chinese, seemingly, being unwilling
to fight and falling back on the CAPT.
tai.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
MISSIONARIES SAFE.
Many Missionaries Arriving Mt CHI
nese Treaty Ports.

London, Aug. 16.-Telegrams re-
ceived by the London missionary So
cictics indicate that missionaries and
other foreigners are arriving safely
at Chinese treaty ports, some of them
from places hundreds of miles in the
interior and from Sze Chuen, More
than one hundred foreigners have ar
rived at Shanghai, The heads OF the
missions believe that nearly all the
missionaries are alive and are safe in
the coast towns.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
western Illinois Normal.

Springfield, Ill.,, Aug. ie.-Macomb
finally has been selected as tho loca-
ton Of the new Western Illinois nor
nal school. At the last meeting the
contest narrowed down TO that city
and Monmouth, and Macomb was IN
easy winner, receiving four votes ~
two cast for Monmouth.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
HoIbrOoIx Normal burned,

The main building of the Holbrook
normal college, Knoxville, Tenn, wes
totally destroyed by hre. The loss Is
about 100000, including n valuable
college library. The origin Of the fire
Ia unknown. The building was erect
ed six years ago, by Josiah Holbrook,
of Ohio who established the school.
Recently II was sold to the Baptists
of cast Tennessee for Baptist coll
lege. II will be rebuilt.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Col. Z. ". Rector, author Of the anti.
trust law, has declined the democratic
nomination for representative from
Garland county. Col. Rector protested
against the convention nominating
him, stating that his private business
demanded that he give It his entire at
tentiop at this time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

The state pension board has complet-
ed its task Of examining applications
for pensions. There were 1,l62 pen
sions granted, and 25s applications
were refused. The pensioners will
receive about 43 per cent OF the
amount allowed, which would make .
800 pension only S43.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Thirty-Two Miles From Pekin.

Berlin, Aug. 16.-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Che Foo says the
British and Russian consuls agree in
stating that the relief force arrived
at An Ping, August o, without further
opposition, that place being about %
miles from Pckin.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Patrons OF the telephone company at
Van Buren, held mass meeting TO dis.
cuss the raise In the rates for the use
OF phones. All those In attendance,
with two exceptions, voted to discon-
tinue the use OF phones II the increase
was insisted on by the company.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Mary Coleman, colored, was shot
and MORALLY wounded by police
man ut Helena. In attempting to
arrest the woman she got hold OF
the officers pistol. He borrowed
mother and pursued the woman,
md when within few feet OF her
she began firing at him. lie re-
turned the fire, and the woman fell
with three bullets in her abdomen
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

not be said that this expectation has
been entirely abandoned, but it is
certain that some of the final pur-
chases and preparations are suspend.
ed for the present, as though there
is considerable probability that they
would not have to be made at all.
The war department has as yet Civ.
en- no definite statement on this sub
Ject, but the suspension Of operations
Ii considered significant.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Another secert Dispatch.

Washington, Aug l6.-A dispatch
has been received at the state depart.
ment from Consul General Goodnow,
at Shanghai. It's contents will not
be made public, MS 1t relates largely
to questions of policy and in intcrna.
tional affairs, and II is stated that
nothing regarding such questions
will be given out at present.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
The shirt-Nvnist Men.

One of the st, Louis restaurants.
which has heretofore refused to serve
the shirst'waist man, has put into ei-
feet rule which makes the shirt.
waist man very much persona grata
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Mounting Larger Guns Mt Canton.

Hong Kong, Tuesday, Aug. 1i.-Con-
tinucd Investigations at Canton show
the Chinese are mounting larger
guns, old gunboats are being over
hauled, and mines have been made
ready to lay in the West river A
steamer from Wa Chow reporta
passing considerable numbers OF
Chinese troops going up the West
river, probably bound for Pckin.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

The charter Of the Arkansas North
ernrailroad, which was declared for
feited by the state board Of railroad in.
corporation, has been reissued under
the name OF the Arkansas g. Missouri
Railroad Company. II is proposed to
construct q road from Little Rock In u
northwosterly direction.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Doursc post Office, In Philadelphia,
In which II people are employed, and
the tenants Of one building served,
does three times os much business as
MIssIssIppI,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Made Adjutnmt General.

Gov. McMillin OF Tennessee has mp.
pointed Col w. w. Brandon, OF Dover,
inspector general Of he Tennessee M.
tlonal guard, as adjutant general to
succeed Gen. II. c. Limb.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Fire nj areenyiiie, Tenn.

Fire at Greenville, Tenn, destroyed
several buildings, and the Grand Cen
trial and Mason hotels narrowly es-
capped destruction; loss, $4,000.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Color Line Makes Trouble.

Virginia railways are already ex-
periencing many troubles from the
operation of the act requiring separ-
ite compartments for colored passen-
gers, popularity known as the jim
Grow law. A Pamunky Indian has
brought suit for damages on account
Of the indgnity of being classed with
common colored men; q sensitive Vir-
ginia white man threatens suit be-
cause an Indian rode in the white
compartment; and now litigation inn
ponds on the ground that a white
guard in charge of colored prisoner
bound for the penitentiary was re-
quested to occupy the "colored car
with his charge.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
Were All safe Monday.

London, Aug, l6.--The Chinese min
lister In London has informed the
British foreign Office that the foreign
legations at Pekin were safe on Mon
day, August 10.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18

Mrs, Lavonia Barrentinc Gardner,
wife Of County Treasurer J. w, Gard
ner, died at the family residence In
Columbus, Miss, after IN illness Of
two weeks.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-08-18
s.xsr. risaAa IN yapsn.

Yokohoma, Aug. ie.--severs floods
gkaye occurred, and II II reported that
loo persons have been drowned Rail-
wSy traffic ly interrupted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
NEW GERMANY.

The carpenters began work on
Mr.. Resins new house the first of
this week.
Chas. Marden, John and Ed.
Donnelly, who formerly lived here
have lately been visiting friends in
the neighborhood.
The season has now arrived
when the farmer hangs his old
Waterbury on a rail and goes by
standard time-that is the brick
yard whistles.
The League meeting came off as
per announcement and was a sue
cess. The burnt cork artists, Fred
Schenk and Will Schimming, talk
ing the house by storm with their
coon songs.
Henry Schimming purchased
horse and buggy last week. The
horse is a fine one of the type
known as lady's animal. Mr..
Schimming will now explore all
the shady hooks and byways in
the town and thus qualify himself
for a first class pathmaster at some
future date.
Will the intellectual little giant
who wears the letters P. H. S. on
his neck and daily toddles down to
Princeton please cease his vocal
and evolutionary efforts on his way
to and from school. They jar the
earth and are driving our native
songbirds away and by SO doing
he will confer Il favor on ''Rose-
bud" and others living within a
mile of his route.
The sad news has just reached US
that the loss of his canine conpan
ion has so prayed on the mind Of
our brother journalist, ''Tim,'
that he IS suffering from a temper.
ary mental alteration. His CHIEF
hallucination seems to be that his
town has good roads. The quie1
and simplicity of his native towr
will no doubt restore his mind t(
it's normal state in time and VIZ
will still be able to- read those
graphic articles about life in Dark
est Bogus, that have made Tim
a power in politics.
ROSEBUD.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17

Ice cream and cake will be served
by the ladies Of the church. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Andrew Lundeen's new steam
boat is progressing finely, and will
soon be ready to take excursionists
around Blue lake.
We have had some exceedingly
hot weather for this time Of the
year, the thermometer standing
over 900 in the shade.
The most of the farmers are read Y
to plant their corn. There Will be
a large acreage planted this week,
but the ground is getting pretty
dry.
DR.. and Mrs. Whiting are ex
pected home soon. They were
called to Oconto, Wis, last week
by the serious illness of the doctors
sister Mrs. G.. E. Williams. -
KID.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
SPENCER BROOK.

Miss Lou Chapman made a fly
ing visit home Sunday. .
W. A. Smith is shipping several
carloads of hay to Duluth.
Some Of the boys went to
Princeton Sunday to take in the
ball game.
Mrs. Gerry Clough, Of Mime
apolis, is spending a few days Wis
ting relatives and friends at the
Brook.
Ben Vanderhyde has returned to
his home in the southern part OF
the State. He is on the sick list
at present. .....l
There will be a lecture given at
the M. E. church next Saturday
evening, May 10, by the Rev
Robt. G. johnson, on his expert
ences in the PHILIPPINES. Mr.
johnson is an interesting talker
SO all may feel sure Of an instruc
tive and entertaining evening
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17

and thoroughfares to the Trading
Post dam. The drive has been a
very successful one this spring.
T. F. Norton, Of Cove, has been
very busy this spring owing to his
large real estate business. He
sold large tract to Minneapolis
parties last week.
Diphtheria has again broken out
near Opstead in the family Of j.
o. Johnson. DR.. Swennes admin
istered antitoxine in three cases
with excellent results.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
Tortured a Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, KY, be-
fore be gave this evidence: II
coughed every night until my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery which gave instant re-
lief. I have used it in my family for
four years and recommend it as the
greatest remedy for coughs, colds and
all throat, chest and lung troubles. It
will stop the worst cough, and not only
prevents but absolutely cures consump'
ton. Price SOC and ST 90. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
G.. A. Jacks drug store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
A WOman'S Awful Peril.

''There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
tion," were the startling words heard
by Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis.,, from her doctor after he had
vainly tried to cure her of frightful
case of stomach trouble and yellow
jaundice. Gall stones had formed and
she constantly grew worse. Then she
began to use Electric Bitters which
wholly cured her. It's a wonderful
stomach, liver and kidney remedy.
Cures dyspepsia, loss of appetite. Try
it. Only Scots. Guaranteed. For
sale by G.. A. Jack, Druggist.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
EDITH.

a severe hail storm struck this
section Sunday afternoon but did
no damage as crops are not out Of
the ground enough to be effected.
The Foley Bean steamer has
now finished it's work in the big
lake and is now engaged in towing
the logs through the small lakes
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-17
LONGS SIDING.

Maude Bradford was a guest at
the Reem home last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Reem is quite i'll, having
such a cold she can speak only in
a whisper.
Stockton Reem returned last
Saturday from a weeks visit with
his brother in Anoka.
Mr.. Perry and family made
their semimonthly trip to Elk
lake last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Carlson's house is fast near
ing completion. When done he
will have the finest home at Longs
Siding.
The entertainment by the Green
wood League was fully appre-
claIed Dy large audience lasC OaC'
urday evening.
The farmers are hauling stone
and getting everything in shape
to begin work on the new cream.
cry when Mr.. Potter comes up,
next Monday. - |s,5< .a1szspaA1-
Mr.. Wetter has purchased an.
other team and q stump puller
Judging by the number of stumps
on his place we know he can make
good use of them.
We are glad ''Rosebud'' men
toned the fact that he is modest
else we could hardly have though
it. We wonder whose eyes Rose
bud'' saw with that they wer'
blind to the Princeton and Lone
Siding beauty present at the Wet
ter party.
ANON.