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The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
New Rule on Pard0ns.

Claiming lately to have had his easy
going nature imposed upon by appli.
cants for executive pardon, Governor
Davis has issued the following procla.
nation, promulgating new and whole
some rule with regard to applications:
PROCLAMATION.
To the People of the State of Arkansas {:
Whereas, On the sixteenth day Of
November, 1901, petition was pre-
sented to me from Hampstead county,
in this state, asking for the pardon Of
one Walter Lee, indicted and convicted
for illegal selling of whiskey; and
Whereas, Upon said petition appear
the names of the sheriff of the county,
the clerk of the county, the prosecuting
attorney and the names of many good
citizens asking for. said pardon; and
Whereas, 1t has since developed that
the majority, If not.all of the said sig
natures are forgeries, signed without
the consent of the parties, and to pre-
vent future impositions of this charac-
ter being perpetrated ppon this office, l
make and publish this as a rule, which
shall govern the granting of pardons
hereafter:
The applicant or his attorney shall
deposit petition for pardon with the cir
cult clerk of his county fifteen days, sub
ject to inspection of the general public,
and shall post notice of this fact upon
the court house door, conspicuously for
that length of time, calling attention
that the application Of the parties
named is then in the hands of the cir
cult clerk, subject to the inspection of
the citizens Of that county, after which
it will be presented for consideration to
the governor
No application for pardon will be
considered by this office unless this rule
has been strictly complied with and the
certificate of the county clerk showing
that the requirements Of this rule have
been complied with.
The county papers will please copy,
(Signed) JEFF DAVIS, Governor
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28

Prof. Peacher has placed this Office
under obligations by presentation of
one Of the handsomest calendars ever
issued. Prof. Peacher has accepted the
agency for the Equitable Life Assurance
Society of New York, and the calendar
he presented us is issued by 1t. 1t is
composed Of six leaves, each containing
calendar for two months, the six pages
illustrating the six stages Of womanhood
from 18 to 90.
The regular annual election Of officers
Of the A. o. U. w. fraternity was held
last Tuesday night, and the following
were chosen officers for the ensuing
year: G. A. Michel, M. W.. G. G..
Stockton, Foreman; Bud Springer,
Overseer: J. B. Paine, Recorder; j.
NJ, Weaver Financier; T. w. Edmond
son, Receiver; e. NJ. Bacharach, Guide
W. A, Boatright. Inner Watchman
Art VERIFY, Outer Watchman. AS u
token Of their appreciation Of his work
In the past the members Of the lodge
presented u handsome emblematic
charm to its Anancier, j. M. Weaver.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
r. l.. Shoemaker

in this issue of THE PRESS announces
his intention of making the race for
the Office of county treasurer. Bob
Shoemaker Is one of the leading Demo
Gratis of the northern part of the county,
where he has resided all his life. He
comes of tried Democratic stock and
has himself helped bear the brunt of the
party's battles for years. He possesses
the qualifications necessary to satisfac-
torily discharge the duties of the Office
to which he aspires. and should he Sc
cure the nomination he would add
strength to the ticket. Consider his
claims carefully.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Frisco Line Excursions.

Tickets on sale daily 10 MI regular tourist
points. Boo the unosrlgncd II you contemplate
q trip.
On Dec. 2ist 22d and 23d tho Frisco will soil
holiday excursion tickets to points In tho
Southern states ~ tho rate OF one and ono third
faro for tho round trip. Return limit 90 days
Remember you got tho best service by tho
Frisco.
The Frisco will scl holiday excursion tickets
10 oil points on the Frisco system not moro than
two hundred miles. distance AZ ratio Of ono and
one third fare for the round trip. Tickets vii!
DO on sale December 2ith, 2bth and Silt 1901, ana
jan, ls,, 1902, With Gnal return limit Jan. ~,
iv02
The Frisco will soil holiday excursion tickets
at rate Of one and ono third mro for round trp
10 oil points IN Missouri Kansas, Illinois, Wis
consln, Minneaota, Iowa, Nebraska, South
Dakota North Dakota and Colorado, Tickets
VIII DO on sale December 2lnt 22d and ?ad,
bearing final return limit Of 10 days IRON dnp
OF sale,
Tho Frisco win make special excursion rates
70 toeohers and students ON tho day Of closing
9f schools md ono day thereafter with limit OF
Jan, sth, 1909
There are others Ask the agent about Them.
The rates are very low aud limits liberal
p. ". FvRRy, Agent Frisco Line.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
The L0gi cal Leader.

The 81. Louis Republic Of the
D0th ult. discusses Senator Jones record
and pays him very high compliment.
The Republics editorial endorse
,nent Of Senator Jones Is rs follows:
Senator Jones IL o stanch Democrat
and has ably served his party by u faith
ful performance OF the high duties with
which he has been intrusted. He has
never spared himself In the fulhlment
OF his obligations TO this end. His best
ability and his most earnest endeavor
have always been ut the service OF the
Democracy. He deserves to be honored
by retention w the Democratic leader
In the senate. His foresight and dis
erection, developed by long experience,
will be Of constant usefulness In party
councils.
The Democratic party Is we'll organ
ICED, thoroughly harmonious on the
vital issues Of the day, aggressive In
temper and determined upon victory for
the principles which represent the best
good Of the American people. In the
recent elections In twelve states the
party more than met the confident ex-
peotatiop Of Democratic gain, Espec-
lally In the election OF u Democratic
senator IN Maryland and Kentucky did
American Democracy demonstrate u
renewed strength full OF promise for the
future. The congressional campaign
of 1909 and the presidential campaign
Of 1904 offer excellent opportunities for
Democratic victory.
Senator Jones OF Arkansas should
logically be prominent amoug the Dem.
pcrstic leaders who will direct the
psrty's course during the momentous
period Of the present congress aud ter
lninating with the election Of n presi.
dent three years hence. His party will
profit by thus honoring him. His
claim for such honors IL based upon
loyal and capable service.
This great Journal, having no interest
IN the Arkansas senatorial contest what
ever goes out Of its why to mention the
distinguished service aud ability Of =
msn who has attained the highest rank
and standing In his party. The ''Re-
public declares Senator Jones OF Ark
ansas "should logically be prominent
among the Democratic leaders who will
direct the party's course during the
momentous period beginning with the
ponvening OF congress and terminating
with ths election Of q president three
years hepee," This ~ u broad asser'
tion and yet we may say without exag-
EsratIon that every word Of IL Ia justi-
fed. Strange indeed that there are
men In the state who are not willing TO
accord y faithful public servant the
pSominepce and standing at home which
he hss attained sbroad. Senator Jones
political enemies In this state have not
only denied him the donors 70 which he
d 3uutly entitled, but have resorted to
th6 luesnest kind Of tactics IN order 10
trs6uoe hia good name. Give honor 10
whom honor Ia due. and Senator Jones
VjIl bs accredited with all the y uRepub.
iIu's hss ssiq ppd more, |
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Jones and the State.

This is from the Smithville, Lawrence
county, "Mining Mocrocosm. which
We commend to the readers of The
PRESS:
In some quarters 1t is urged that
the state has been slow in the de-
velopment Of her resources, and that as
Senator j. K. Jones has represented the
state for twenty or more years he is re-
sponsible in part for such absence of
enterprise.
Now the fact of the matter is, that for
many years Arkansas had very bad
name among other states for lawless-
ness and was made the butt of their
ridicule; all things vicious, uncouth
and nalodorous they asserted were
productions of Arkansas and in this is
the source of the states slowness in
development.
The tide of emigration swept around
her, peopling other states, possessed of
but tithe Of her natural resousces,
leaving her, rs it were new state sur.
rounded by old ones, spot to be avoid
ed, place to be shunned-why was it
so2 the people can best answer-they
themselves are largely responsible. -
Such men as Garland, Jones ct nj. did
much to counteract the misrepresent-
ations Of the detractors of the state.
These men forced the admiration Of
the world, for the brilliancy of their in
tellect, for the profundity of their
knowledge, and above all their gentle.
manliness. These men lowered above
the best In many In older states and will
leave the imprint of their genius on the
pages of national history. These men
are of the class that should bear aloft
the banner Of Arkansas. We certainly
cannot afford that our representatives
should be Of the kind 80 deficient In self
government rs to lose sight of the dig.
nifty of their position and with gun or
pistol deliberately defy the law they are
sworn to uphold, and threaten the use
Of gun or pistol
Ye Gods What q glorious prestige
would come to the state through such a
one going cunning In the mazes of the
capitol for his enemies. What mater.
ial to put In the possession of the de.
tractors Of the state. II such men are
representative, then the assertion that
rs they are 80 are the people is patent
and the lawlessness of the people dem
onstrated.
Let no man that by word or act has
shown any disregard to the fair name of
the state be put In a position where he
Gun bring discredit upon her.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
An Evangellst's Story.

II suffered for years with bronchial
or lung trouble and tried various reme-
dies but did not obtain permanent re.
lief until commenced using One Min
ute Cough Cure, writes Rev. James
Kirkman, evangelist Of Belle River, III.
II have no hesitation In recommending
1t to all sufferers from maladies of this
kind. - One Minute Cough Cure affords
immediate relief for coughs, colds and
all kinds of throat and lung troubles,
For Group 1t Is unequalled. Absolutely
safe. Very pleasant to take, never fails
and Is really favorite with the chill
dren. They like 1t.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
W. A. Cole.

THE PRESS takes pleasure in present.
ing to the Democratic voters Of Craw-
for county the name of w. A. Cole for
denomination to the Office of assessor.
In accordance with Democratic usage
Mr.. Cole, having made a painstaking
and conscientious officer, is entitled to
second term. During his term of
office he has naturally created opposi-
tion to himself among certain class by
insisting on u conscientious valuation
of the property of all alike. This,
however, should be point In his favor
with the rank and file of Democracy,
and we believe they will see 1t in that
light. His claims deserve your careful
consideration.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Brutally Murdered,

A brutal murder was committed
about 8 O'Clock Monday night or the
Jim Dick farm, about five miles south
Of Alma.
On the public road leading through
the farm, on the edge Of the bottoms, Is
u small store, run by Jim Dick and
others, and this was the scene OF last
Mondays crime,
Jas. Dick, Jas Whittle, Bob and viii
Landers and Albert Vanderheiden were
In the store at the time mentioned, and
the report Is they had been drinking
An old man named John Powell and
another man passed the store and In u
spirit Of fun threw rock and a bottle
on the roof, One Of those inside rushed
TO the door with an oath, saying
"Let & kill the - Powell and
his companion became frightened and
ran, with the rum-crazed crowd IN pur-
suit. Powell 3 companion being fleet.
er Of foot outran the pursuers, but the
former was overtaken, felled to the
ground with blow and literally beaten
to death with rocks or clubs.
The parties were arrested and brought
to Van Buren by Deputy Sheriff Ed
Minor and lodged IN jail and their pre-.
liminary examination before Justice
Mckinney has been set for day, though
II is said they will ask for u change Of
venue.
Justice Mckinney empanelled a
coroner 8 jury Tuesday and viewed the
remains, the verdict being that the
deceased came TO his death from blows
ut the hands Of Jas. Whittle and that
the other parties named above DO held
as accessory before the fact,
Circuit court reconvenes Monday and
II IL possible that n special grand jury
will NJ once investigate the case The
murder Ia u most brutal one, the old
man being considered u harmless indi.
vidual and II IA hoped that nm example
will be made oflthe guilty parties.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Sale of School Land !

~ office Ia hereby given that pursuant TO a pc.
~ titi0n to former sheriff and collector di.
rpctcd, and under and by authority conferred
on me by law, VIII on the FIRST day of the next
January, 1902, term of the county court of Craw.
ford county, Arkansas, which will be on tho
9th DAY OF JANUARY. 1902.
at the front or Main street entrance to the court
housc--in which said court is held-within the
hours and upon the terms prescribed by law,
offer for sale the following described school
land In said county and state to,wit;
The Northeast quarter OF the Southwest quar-.
ter Northwest quarter Of the Southwest quar-.
ter, southeast quarter OF the Southwest quarter
and the Southeast 4. east Quarter Of ,he Southeast
Twelve (l9 North, Range Thirty (3O) West
Said sale Will be for cash IN hand, 10 the high.
est bidder, provided the amount offered is at
least wo.thirds OF the appraised value Of said
land, aud provided further that no bid shall be
accepted for less than 81. l.25 per acre.
Witness my hand this 10Th day OF December,
1902 j. A. PITCOCK,
Sheriff and x.0fcio Collector.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
For Circuit Clerk,

W. @. Leavitt in this issue of THE
PRESS announces his determination to
make the race for circuit clerk of Craw-
ford county. Mr.. Leavitt is resident
of Mulberry a young man of more than
average ability. He has for years, both
rs citizen and as editor of the Null
berry Leader, assisted in fighting
the battles of Democracy in Crawford
county, and no small portion of the
victories that have been won in recent
years by the Democracy of Crawford
can be traced to Mr., Leavitt and the
hard work he has done among the DEM
ocracy of his township.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Hoyt's "a Day and a Night"


The fact that Hoyt's "A Day and a
Night is to be presented in this city
at an early date augurs we'll for the
management of the fortunate house
that secured this attraction. All New
York has laughed itself sick over the
adventures of "Marble Hart, the
village deacon who comes to the metro
polls to secure vocal help for the coun-
try choir. This is not the first season
the play has been presented 1t has
been we'll tried and has proven sue
cessful vehicle to enrich its author and
at the same time give the public, who
have been lucky enough to see it, an
unlimited value for the money they ex-
pended to sit it through. The fact is,
they could not be satisfied to see por-
tion only, for the play so abounds in
fun, satire and all the elements that
combine to make an amusing, connected
story that to miss portion of it Is an
aggravation This season, from the
wide field of Thespian favorites, the
cast of "a Day and Night" has been
selected with the utmost care. The
artists have been engaged for his or her
adaptability to each role. The public
eye is gratified to behold bewitching,
beautiful and graceful women, elegantly
costumed, portray the various charac-
ters allotted to them. The public ear
Is entranced to hear distinctly the au.
thor's lines delivered intelligently and
the story unfolded bit by bit until the
denouement. The climax of every act
is side-splitting and the roars of laugh
ter are spontaneous and full Of can't
help-itiveness. This year the manage.
ment promise treat. All the specialties
are new-songs, dance. music in every
form, sufficient in number to please the
most fastidious taste and excellent in
quality to satisfy the most exacting.
AT Kings opera house Jan. 7.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Saved His Life,

~ wish to say that | feel | owe my
life to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, writes
H. G. Christensen Of Haytield, MINI.
"For three years | WAS troubled with
dyspepsia so that l could hold nothing
on my stomach. Many times l would
be unable to retain q morsel Of food.
Finally | was confined to my bed.
Doctors said conld not live. read one
Of your advertisements on Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and thought 1t fit my case
and commenced Its use. began to i'm
prove from the first bottle. Now | am
cured and recommend 1t to all - Di.
gests your food, Cures all stomach
troubles. CITY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Mo. Pacific Excursions.

Eastern cities, Special low rates on sale daily.
HOLIDAY EXCURSION 10 certain points III
Missouri Illinois, Wisconsin, Mime.
sofa, Iowa kAuhax, Nebraska, .NOrlh
Dakota, South Dakota aht Colorado
Tickets on sAlo iec piHt 22d and Qad good for
return thirty days from date Of salo, Elegant
scrvlcc via lhlt line. Low rates TO oil local
points, For further Information call on agent
For further Information, limit route, etc. call
on y j. 0'NEiLL, AHenN
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
COUNTY OFFICES.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.


We are authorized to announce JOHN 7. WINN
~ q candidate for Representative In the Arkan-
eas General Assembly, subject TO the action OF
the Democratic party.
THE PRESS Is authorized to announce PARK
CRUrcHER as 4 candidate for Representative
from Crawford county. subject to the action OF
the Democratic county primaries.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
THE PRESS IL authorized to announce W. @.
LrAyITr OF Mulberry as O candidate for Circuit
Clerk, subject 10 the action OF the Democratic
primary
We are authorized 10 announce the name OF
w Q, BosTIcK az candidate for Circuit Clerk,
subject to the Democratic primaries.
THE PRESS Is authorized to announce the
name of DAVID W. MOORE, Jr., as a candidate
for Circuit Clerk subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized, to announce Y. B, Winfrcy,
~ q candidate for the ollce Of County Clerk OF
Crawford county subject 10 the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce W. v. Boat
right as Q candidate for the office of County
CLERK Of Crawford county, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
TuE PRESS 10 authorized TO announce T. +.
WATSON of Uniont0wn as candidate for County
Treasurer, subject 10 the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
THE PREss Is authorized 10 announce r. L.
SHOEMAKER OF Chester township as candidate
for Treasurer of Crawford county, subject to the
Democratic primary.
FOR ASSESSOR.
THE Pass 10 authorized 10 announce W. A..
COLE, OF Alma township, as q candidate for
Assessor subject 10 tho action of the Democratic
primary.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
The Secret Of Long Life

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy regular ac-
ton, and in quickly destroying deadly
disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the
blood, and give splendid appetite.
They work wonders in curing Kidney
Troubles, Female Complaints. Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia and
Malaria Vigorous health and strength
always follow their use. Only SOC,
guaranteed by JOHN o KANE, druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
MONEY TO LOAN !
On well improved Farms.
Terms Reasonable. Time
Easy.
w. w. COTTON, AGENT.
OZARK, ARK.
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The regular annual meeting Of the Stockhold-
ers of the
CRAWFORD COUNTY BANK,
for the purpose electing Board of Directors
for said Bank for the ensuing year, and for
transacting such other business as may come
legally before said meeting, will be held at the
office Of said Bank in its banking house in Van
Buren, Arkansas, on Thursday, the 2Srd day Of
January, 1902, at o'clock. p, m.
s. A. PERNOT,
Secretary and Cashier Crawford County Bank.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
A. s. Evans was killed at Mulberry

A. s. Evans was killed at Mulberry
last Monday by being struck by the on.
glne Of west-bound freight In charge
of Conductor Graves, The train WIS
going on n siding when the deceased,
who was walking along between the
tracks with two companions, stepped
In front of the ongine and was run over
before the engineer had time 10 stor.
The crew were placed under arrest by
City Marshal Wells Of Mulberry on q
charge Of running at q greater rate of
speed than allowed by ordinance, but
on instruction from District Attorney
Rogers telephoned from here they were
allowed to proceed TO Van Buren, their
destination, being accompanied here by
Deputy Sheriff King.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28

ABsENTEEIsM Is one of the sins for
which the governor Of Arkansas will
have to answer. He is drawing from
the taxpayers Of the state II salary Of
$3, 900 a year and his private secretary
is doing all the work that is done.
Nothing like this has ever occurred be-
fore in all the history of the state. -
Little Rock Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Pneumonia Prevented.

Among the tens OF thousands who
have used Chamberlain 8 Cough Rene
dy for colds and Ia grippe during the
past few years, to our knowledge, not q
single case has resulted IA pneumonia.
Thos. Whitfield s. Co.. 2l0 Wabash
avenue, Chicago, one Of the most prom.
inent retail druggists In that city, IN
speaking Of this says 1--WE recon.
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for Ia grippe In many cases, as II not
only gives prompt and complete recov.
cry, but also counteracts any tendency
Of Ia grippe to result In pneumonia. "
For sale by JoHN o KANE, Druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
New Century Comfort,

Millions are daily finding q world OF
comfort Ia Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It
kills pain from Burns, Scalds, Cuts.
Bruises; conquers Ulcers. and Fever
'Sores; cures Eruptions, Salt Rheum.
BoVle and Felons removes Corns and
Wants. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
eSc st,toxlN O'KANR's drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28

WANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR.
actcr aud good reputation In each state Tone In
this county reQuir6d) TO represent and advertise
Id financial standing Salary SIS weekly with
expenses additional, oil payable In cash each
Wednesday direct from head Offices Horse and
carriage furnished, when necessary. References,
Enclose self.addressed, stamped envelope. Man
ager, $40 Caxton Building Chicago
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
How to Succeed In Business.

Keep your liver In good condition by
using Simmons Liver Puriher(tin box).
1t corrects constipation, cures indiges.
tion, billiousness, stops headache, gets
your heart In the right place 80 you can
smile ut your neighbor.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
Educate Your Bowels.

Your bowels can be trained as we'll
as your muscles or your brain. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic train your
bowels to do right. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
We Tell no Secrets,

It's An open secret that Hunt s Light
ming Oil cures everything except broken
hearts and sottening of the brain. 25
and 80 cents.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28
DISTRICT OFFICES.

We are authorized to announce Judge JEPTHA
n. EVANS of Bonneville as a candidate for
Judge OF the 18th judicial circuit. composed OF
Crawford franklin and Logan Counties subject
TO the action Of the Democratic party.
The Van Buren press., 1901-12-28

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