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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Confederate Pensions.

The following in regard to Confeder-
ate pensions we call attention to and
commend it to the Confederate soldiers;
In his last message Governor Gambler
of Georgia said; Il know that no ex-
Confederate veteran who fought in the
late civil war whould be willing to &C.
cept pension when not in INDECENT
circumstances while his grandchildren
and those of his comrades were permit
ted to grow mp in ignorance for the lack
of funds with which to educate them. -
The same sentiment should apply to
the veterans of Arkansas. Surely there
Is not an old soldier who wore the gray
who would be willing to reduce the
public funds to such an extent that no
fnrther advantages could be given the
boys and girls of the country who are
growing up without advantages. The
pension roll is increasing 40 rapidly that
unless halt is called somewhere we
shall be paying out more than a half
million dollars annually for pensions,
while the school fund is left in such a
condition as to make it impossible to
properly educate the boys and girls. In
caring for tine old and infrm let us not
forget our obligations to the children
who are quite as helpless in the matter
of education. In plain terms, let some
means be adopted by which closer in
vestigation can be made into the condi'
ton of applicants. The deserving
should be cared for, but those who can
get along without assistance should not
be put on the rolls.
The state Confederate pension board
has completed its work, and the distri-
button of the pensions allowed will soon
be made The, total amount allowed
for the entire state ia 1898 $50 and the
amount available is 1856, 554, IS. This
will make the pro rata to the pensioners
a little less than 80 cents on the dollar.
The pension fund tax this year was
hree-fourths of one mill. 1t is to be
hoped the state will be able at no far
distant day to pay it's dependent ex-Con-
federate soldiers and their widows the
full amount allowed by the county
boards.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

SAM YOUNGER, Woodworking team
ster, was indiscreet enough the other
day to call a man a liar and being over.
heard by a policeman he was yanked
before the mayor and fined S. About
two weeks ago the governor of the state
and man who wants to be governor
held an alleged joint discussion in the
city park and not only called each other
liars and towards but were only pre-
vented from engaging in knock-down'
and-drag-out fight by the police and cit
IL rs. Were these beligerent politicians
arrested and fnedH No. Why? Give il
up; but the general verdict is that nc
distinctions should be shown when ii
comes to violations of the law Fisher.
man, in Sloan Springs Democrat.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Kansas City In Miniature.

WORLD FAIR, ST. LOUIS, September
S.-Hon. Phillip D. Scott of Arkansas,
member of the worlds fair national
commission, while visiting Kansas City,
recently said;
II think Kansas City should have a
big exhibit at the st. Louis far, | be.
lieve miniature Kansas City exhibited
at the fair would be u novel feature.
have suggested plan to reproduce
Kansas City in miniature. If such an
exhibit is regarded as too elaborate, a
Kansas City building modelled rs q re-
production Of convention hall would be,
in my opinion, good exhibit for Kan
sas City.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

IP the fellow, no matter who he may
be, who thinks he Is the whole thing
should die tomorrow and come back
next week and see what small hole he
left In the social and commercial fabric
Of the community, he would be thank
full that he slipped out, Why somebody
else would be filling his place, and the
old world would be humming as II he
had always been dead, Don try to be
the whole thing. There are others just
~ big as you, -Russellville Courier.
Democrat.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
A Certain iCure for Dysentery and
DIarrhBa.

Some years ago | was one Of party
that intended making long bicycle
trip says f. l.. Taylor, of New AL
bany, Bradford county, Pa. II was
taken suddenly with diarrh9ea, and
was about to give up the trip, when
Editor Ward, of the Laceyville Mes
senger, - suggested that | take dose
of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy. purchased bot.
tie and took two doses, one before start
ing and one on the route. i made the
trip successfully, and never felt any III
i'll effect. Again last summer was al
most completely run down with an AZ
took of dysentery, / bought a bottle OF
this same remedy and this time one dose
cured me - For sale by JOHN o KANE,
+. Ct. KERR, Druggists.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

The Washington correspondents say
President Roosevelt intends to appoint
Senator Jones q member of the Isthmian
Canal commission. Senator Jones says
nothing has been said to him on the
subject by the President or by any one
authorized to speak for him. His APP
pointment would bring further honors
to the state and would be heartily APP
proved by all the people. except the
inendacious and malevoent few who
are sadly prieved because they cannot
destroy him. --Batesville Guard.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
A Parsons Noble Act.

81 want all the world to know, -
writes Rev. CD Budlong, of Ashawsy
r. |. what thoroughly good and re-
liable medicine | found In Electric Bit
ters. They cured Inc Of jaundice and
liver troubles that had caused me great
suffering for many years For n genu'
inc all-around cure they excel anything
| ever saw Electric Bitters are the
surprise of all for their wonderful work
In Liver, Kidney and Stomach troubles,
Don't fail to try them, Only so cts
Satisfaction is guaranteed by JOHN
O'KANE.'
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Territory Romance.
From the Republic.

DR.. Siegfried A. Van Hoefen OF No.
840s Hall Ferry road, and Miss Minnie
Statler of Cherokee, I. T., eluded
guardians and parents and were secretly
married in Kansas City Wednesday
night.
Their romance had its inception in
the hospital of the College of Physicians
and Surgeons in st. Louis six months
ago, when Miss Statler went to that in
sttution for treatment.
She WAS suffering from q painful
affection Of the eyes, and Dr.. Van Hoe
fen was chosen to restore the young
lady to health.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

THE state board OF charitable instu
lions has decided to postpone the open.
ing Of the School for the Blind and the
Deaf.Mute Institute from this month
the usual time for the opening, until
the fifth Wednesday IN October, or the
Goth. This action WAS taken on account
of the new building In progress which
is not yet quite completed Little Rock
Democrat.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

ALMOST complete returns from the
late general election show that the
Democratic ticket received a majority
over all other tickets Of about 40 900.
Gov. Davis ran about 10, 900 behind the
ticket. being scratched generally in all
parts of the state, his own township in
Pope county throwing him 191 votes be-
hind the other Democratic candidates
for state Offices. This is certainly any.
thing but encouraging for the COVER
nor 8 candidacy for Senator Berry &
seat, which he has already announced.
Press Eagle.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

REEcE HoGINs ia preparing to move
his family from Russellville to Little
Rock. Gov Davis announced before
his last speech Of the canvass, when he
was Missed off the platform, that he
would move his family and make there
after Little Rock his home. 1t was a
warm welcome he got that night.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Must Marry or Sell.

The following unique advertisement
appeared in the Claremore Progress
of last week
Wife Wanted Must be 35 or As years
old. Cherokee by blood. No children.
l am SO years old, bald headed, but
no children.
Have a well-improved farm ten miles
southeast Of Claremore to give bride rs
wedding present, Must marry or sell
place in next sixty days.
Address, Granville Torbert, Glare
more, |, T.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

SUPERINTENDENT REEcE B. HoGINs OF
the state penitentiary has returned from
visit TO his home at Russellville and
reports that Governor Davis fell behind
Isl votes In his own township. Little
Rock Democrat
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFrIcE At DARDASELLE Ark
Aug g. 1872 I

Aug y ly2 !
Notice il hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim and
that sa ID proof win be made before the Clerk Of
Crawford County at Van Buren, Ark, on
SEPTEMBER 23 1902,
VIZ, s,cppie spicor, of Van Buren, Ark, Home
stead Entry No, 2lllb, for the southeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter, Section 30. Township
10 North, Range 81 West,
He names the following witnesses TO prove
HIS continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz;
W, c. Thompson, James A. Thompson, George
Ncif and William stevens, all OF Van Buren,,
Ark. JOSEPH II, BATTESflELD, Register
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Tom McRAE gave jeff Davis a recep-
ton at his house on the day the latter
spoke at Prescott. Yet we have no
donbt he was knitting him before Davis
got ont of town. Batesville Guard.
That can be so, II the "knihng' he
gave jeff in Washington city is any in
dication,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

THE following figures show how Gov.
Davis fell below the ticket in Sebastian
county For governor-Davis, ~
Myers 1856; Greaves, SIG; Kimball, 1870
Secretary of state-Crockett. 2,347
Duke, 99l.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Gov. DAVIS says Reece Higgins is ten
times rs bad as Bud Mcconnell; and
the latter he said was wholly unfit.
How bad is Hogins?-Ex.
Reese Higgins was so bad that he
wouldn't turn out a faithful, competent
employe of the state who was under
him, to put in Jeff's brother-in-law.
jeff Is sure Bud wouldn't have been
that mean.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Territory Cotton DeteriOrating.
From the Muskogee Times.

Cotton men. who ought to know. say
there has been deterioration OF 80 per
cent. in the cotton crop of the territory
within the past thirty days on account
of boil worms and sharp shooters. This
is especially noticeable in the cotton IN
the bottoms. The prairie cotton is IN
better condition and will make a better
proportionate yield.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

to keep ont of the clutches of Okla.
homa. Your commercial bodies should
take this matter up and not only discuss
it thoroughly, but should take action
ON il. -
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Gov. DAVIS ran 200 votes below Sec
Rotary of State Crockett in Jefferson
county; Arkansas county, 1872; lizard
county, Isl and in all counties reported
he is 1870 to 700 behind all other candi-
dates on the state ticket.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Fourteen Cotton Belt brakemen at
Pine Bluff were discharged because
they refused to take out train of sixty.
two cars Only two men were assigned
at a time and they claimed there should
be three.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Cotton seed at Jackson, Miss. is sell
ing from ST. to $40, with the prospect
that it would soon be SEQ.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
TIRED AND
WORN OUT.

constant supply Of blood-making ma.
terial or their systems will break down.
The complicated female organism Is
80 delicately adjusted as to be easily
thrown out Of balance. AS a result,
health and strength are affected by
divers diseases. Motherhood, family,
society all levy such drains upon her
strength that most women break under
the nervous tension. The demands
upon her nervous strength are much
greater than similar demands OF the
opposite sex. Hence she must be sup
pied I'm greater measure with the ele-
ment-iron-that gives strength. The
reason women feel tired and worn out
and suffer from headache, pains in the
back and limbs, etc., is because they
have used up their supply Of iron:
Menstruation trouble Is largely caused
by lack Of iron.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13
Gov. DAVIS ran behind Judge Evans
in Crawford county ia votes.

Gov. DAVIS ran behind Attorney
General Murphy in Benton county 569
votes.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Bring your Job Work to the
PRESS Office.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-09-13

Hon. W. J. BRYAN opened the Dem
ocratic campaign in Missouri at Joplin
on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
HOWARD COLLEGE
 DEFEATS MARION
THE SCORE WAS 6 TO 0 AT THE END OF A CLOSELY CONTESTED GAME-THE LINEUP OF THE TWO TEAMS.

Howard college defeated Marion by a exciting game at the fair grounds yes- terday.
 The game was called at Il o'clock having the first kick off Kettles for Howard caught the ball and advanced ten yards. Stephens then made a ten yard run around the end for Howard. failed to make the required gain and the ball went over to Marion. Marion kicked the ball towards Towards boal but it was brought back to Marion's boal by the two ten yards run of Spruell and Ray. Howard succeeded in getting the ball within three feet of Marions goal when the referees whistle blew to end the first half
 Howard had the second kick off. Three times Howard succeeded in getting the pig skin dangerously near Marion's goal, but by the good defensive work of Marion they failed to get it over The ball went to Marion and by Stewards long kick the ball went into Towards territory, on a tumble Howard got the ball and Mar tin made a thirty yard run around the left end, and Spruell and Brown each made a twenty yard run. Spruel then made a buck through the center mak- ing a touch down, French Bell kicked an easy goal.
 Marion again kicking off Robinson caught the ball and no advance was made. Tarrant and Spruel1 each made twenty yard run, and as the ball was nearing Marion's goal time was called.
 The lineup of the two teams was as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
STATE FAIR VISITORS.
The Gable Go. Extending Warn, Well
 come to Out-of- Town Friends.

The Cable Piano Co.,, located at 2oOS First avenue, is making special eHort to entertain out-of-town visitors to the state fair. Their handsome new store, with it's inviting appearance and ample room. makes a natural rendezvous for visitors to drop in and be at home.
 MT Shelby is taking pains to make them welcome. There Is no question, either, but what a visit will well repay anyone. Here can be found one of the most handsome and most complete lines of pianos and orr gans ever shown in the south. The Cable Go, has a great advantage over other piano manufacturers, for in addition to being the largest piano and organ manu- facturers in the world, they sell direct to the consumer, and thus save the pur- chaser the middleman's profit. There is of course, no higher grade pianos in the world than those turned out from the Cable Co.'S factory, and in the purchase of a piano the saving of the middle mans profit Is a very important thing.
 MT. Shelby says all he wants is that prospective purchasers come and look over the line He is positive that he can show you higher grade instruments for less money than you can find elsewhere.
 The people of Birmingham and vicinity are certainly showing their appreciation of the Cable Co.'S goods, for in less than six months the firm was compelled to move Into larger and more commodius quarters to take care of their growing business. The name and fame of the com pany's products are spreading through out the state and the fair offers an op- portunity for out-of-town visitors to come in and get acquainted, which they should not fail to improve. They will meet a warm welcome and will be fully repaid. Hs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
AN IDEAL MEDICINE.
A New Discovery Which Cures All
 Forms of Catarrh.

The tablet is the ideal form in which to administer medicine, but until recently no successful catarrh tablet had ever been attempted. There Is now, however, an excellent and palatable remedy for ca tarrh in tablet form known as Stuart s Catarrh Tablets and sold by druggists, composed of the most recent discoveries in medicine for cure of catarrh and re- suits from their use have been highly gratifying.
 The old time treatment of catarrh was in the form of inhalers, washes douches, sprays etc. Later on internal remedies were used with greater success. but being in liquid or powder form were incon- venient to use and like all medicines in liquid or powder form, lose their medi- cinal properties when opened or exposed to the air.
 stuart's Catarrh Tablets contain highly concentrated antiseptics, Hydrastin, Blood root, and Red gum which kill the catarrh germs in the blood and mucous membrane, and in this respect are strict ly scientific and modern, because all au- thorities are now agreed that catarrh Is a constitutional blood disease, and local applications can have only a transitory effect
 The use of inhalers, touches and sprays is a nuisance and inconvenience and can Tn no W1Se compare IaVOraDly with the same antiseptics given in tablet form in- formally, where they can reach the stom- ach and blood and kill catarrh germs right where they are produced.
 A prominent lawyer and public speaker of Pittsburg says: I have been troubled with catarrh of the head and throat for twelve years In this climate it seems im- possible to get rid of it. The continual dropping of mucus from the nose into the throat caused irritation and hoarse- ness, seriously interfering with my public speaking. It took me an hour or more of coughing, gagging. expectorating and sneezing every morning before I could settle down to work and this condition gradually brought on catarrh of stomach. causing loss of appetite. poor digestion and a foul breath, which annoyed me exceedingly My physician advised me to try Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and I took them for two months and was astonlshed to find how quickly they cleared my head, throat and stomach and I have no hesitation in recommending them. They are not only pleasant to take, but they seem to get at the very root of the trouble, because since using them I have had no trace of catarrh.
 Druggists sell Stuart's Catarrh Tablets at 50 cents for full sized packages
 They can be carried in the pocket and used any time and as often as desired since they contain no cocaine. mercury or any other injurious drug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
Latonla Races Begin.

Cincinnati, October 25.-The meeting of the Latonia Jockey club opened today under the most favorable conditions The weather was springlike. the track fast. betting brisk, and the racing of the ex- citing order.
 For the first time in the history of Latonia the races were started without a recall and were entirely satisfactory. The local owners had good day of 1t, winning four out of the six races on the card. Jockey Lindsey, who was set down last spring, was reinstated today and won his first race with Uledi. The surprise Of the afternoon was the victory of Pay The Fiddler, in the last race at 20 to 1. The meeting will continue until November 22 Fifteen bookmakers did business in the ring today.
 First race, mile, selling-Brissac 9l e. Kelly), 8 to 1, won; Meggs. 90 CHelgerson), q to 1. second; Nellie Pawn, 99 (OCon- nor), to 1, third. Time, 1:4S1s.
 Second race, six furlongs-Jack Rat tin, 1O2 (Dade). to 5, won; Mabel Will, 1O3 (Castro)) to 1, second; Rag Tag, 1O5 QIelgerson), 15 to l, third. Time, 115.
 Third race, five furlongs-Sinner Simon, 1O6 (Dade), to 1, won: Soothsayer, 10S GIT. Booker), 15 to 1, second; Hardin, 10S1s (Troxler), ' to 1, third. Time, 1:02
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth Uledi, 112 Qindsey), even, won; Talpa, 103 QIelgerson), 8 to 1, second; Glenwood, 104 q. O'Connor), to 1, third. Time, 1:49A.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Two Lick, 12O (Aker). to l, won; Rheta, 112 QIelg- erson) to 2. second; Belle Malone, 1l2 GA. HalD, 5 to l. third, Time. 1:o21s.
 Sixth race. mile, selling-Pay The Fid- Ter, 104 (Castro), 20 to l. won; Silk Cord, 1o3 Q.indsey), Il to 10, second; Adelante 107 QIelgerson), to 1. third. Time, 1.431h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
COL DS

post. The start was good. Blues led hts field for a mile and half. Rounding the far turn, the last time Odom sent Ao- vance Guard up to the leader. As the favorite passed him rousing cheer rang out and 1t was but a few strides when the Shields horse had daylight between him and Blues. Lyme however, on Wyeth, who was riding a good race, sent his mount up and soon forged ahead of the fast tiring Blues. It looked for a while as if the Drake horse was going to give the son of Great Tom race, but when Odom let him down, 1t was a ques- tion as to how much he would win by.
 J. E. Madden today sold the 2-year-old colt River Pirate, by Penseanee- Hare belle. to Harry Belmont for $20,O0O. The colt raced in his name in the White Plains handicap. Weather clear and track fast. Summaries:
 First race, selling, steeplechase, about two and a half miles-Walter Cleary, 153 Johnson), to TO- won Silver Twist, 13S (Connelly), to il, second; R. B. Sacke, 13S Holloway, 20 to 1, third. Time, 4:40.
 Second race. Eclipse course-Flying Jib, 1l2 (Miner), to s, won; Merry Reel, 1O9 (Redfern), to G. second; Rosewater 10S Gyne). 15 to 1, third Time, 1:11A.
 Third race. the White Plaines handi- cap the Eclipse course-Merry Acrobat, 100 (Redfern), to l, won; River Pirate. llo (O Connor), to l, second, LICK Wells. 11s (Knight), 6 to 1, third. Time, 1:09%.
 Fourth race. the Norris Park autumn, weight for age, two and a quarter miles of Withers coiiT5e-Adyance Guard, 124 (Odom), to 10, won; Wyeth. Ill Nyne), g to g. second; Blues. 124 (Martin), g to 5, third. Time, BETA.
 Fifth race. selling the Withers mile. Trinity Bell. 100 Nyne). to 5. won; Es- sene, 99 (Shea), to 1. second; Annie Grace, 100 (O'Connor), 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:41K.
 sixteenths over the Withers course-Hun- ter Raine. o4 (Redfern). to 1, won; Six Shooter, 106 CKnight, 13 to 5, second: Lord Badge, 95 (Martin), to i, third. Time, 2,02
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
More South American Troubles.

New York, October 25.-In reference to the secret treaties just made public between Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, La Prenza publishes an editorial say ing that Chile endeavored to gain in fiuence over Colombia and Ecuador to provoke difficulties with Peru, ca bles the Herald correspondent at Buenos Ayers, Argentina. This occur red while a conflict with Argentine seemed inevitable. "The whole mat ter" says La Prenza, "is an intrigue calculated to disturb the peace, and the United States has a right to ask for an explanation"