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The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
The Next Democratic Candidates.

FROM the Little Rock Gazette.
Interesting contributions to present
day discussion of the next Democratic
candidate for president have been made
within the past few days by two promi-
nent United States senators-Mr. Car
mack Of Tennessee and Mr., Teller Of
Colorado.
In an interview at Buffalo, N. Y.
Senator Teller said he thought New
York is ripe to go Democratic. AS he
saw it, the question Of taxation is max.
ing trouble for the Republicans there.
LAS to Democratic presidential poll
tics, said Senator Teller, cleveland
is considered an ilnpossibility in the fan
West. Lately, when there has been sc
much talk in certain quarters in the
East regarding his candidacy, there
seems to be an impression in the West
that Mr.. Cleveland is seeking another
nomination, and the West can be relied
npon TO oppose such movement siren
uously. The impression seems to be
that an entirely new man will have to
be named. Judge Alton B. Parker Of
this state is considered a very strong
candidate. He is probably stronger in
the West than he is here In his native
state He is regarded rs a man OF high
ideals, and would be sure to poll the
full Democratic vote in the West. He
is easily the leading candidate today
and is sure Of u big vote from the West
in the convention Mr.. Bryan is out Of
IT, He will continue, however, rs n
national Democratic leader He will
also be n big factor in the convention
His opinions and his wishes will be re.
spected Under no circumstances how.
ever, will ne stand for another nomi
nation,
Senator Carmack, IN an interview at
Memphis, was outspoken in giving his
views II have said before, he said ,
''and am of the opinion now, that
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York is
the most available man for us, 1t Is a
long time, however comparatively
speaking til the election and ! may
have different idea about this matter
when the convention Ia on, do not,
you understand, commit myself to an
advocacy Of Judge Parker & candidacy
think, however, that at present be Is
the most available man for the nomi
nation, -
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Prophecies Regarding the ExpectOrat'
ing Governor Being Filled.

From the Fort smith News.Record.
When former Governor, now United
States Senator, Clarke was before the
people of Arkansas asking for the high
est honor in their gift, the News
Record and other leading newspapers
of the state did not hesitate to brand
him as ruffian and prophecy that he
would manifest ruffian qualities If ele
waited to the Senatorship.
Since his election Clarke has busted
himself with fulfilling those prophesies
aud developing a career as ruffian
which began as far as the public knows,
when he, the Governor, expectorated
in the face of gentleman in the capital
city.
Clarke 8 unwarranted, cowardly at
tack upon Congressman Brundidge in
Little Rock yesterday afternoon marks
him not only as a ruftian but as bully,
II there was ever the least doubt that
he was nj trottlng mate Tor thHt Other
bully jeff Davis yesterday 5 incident
removes IT, Arkansas voters who in
Dictated their preference for Clarke over
Senator Jones, dignified, able states
man, who always stood head and shout
ders above the nations representatives
in the Federal council, should hang
their heads In shame. Clarke was a
disgrace rs governor he is n scandal.
izing disgrace, belittlng and shaming
his constituents, as United States Sen.
ator,
The Clarke-Brundidge encounter
should end the rule Of the demagogue 10
Arkansas and set on foot a movement
to sweep Clarke, Davis and their ilk
into political oblivion,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
SECRETARY OF STATE CROCKETT
Testlfles Regarding Offer for the AIT.
heimer Plantation.

Just prior to the closing of the taking
of testimony before the ways and means
committe of the house in the investiga-
ton before said committee it was de-
sired to introduce Secretary of State J .
w Crockett, but it was not possible
on account of his being absent from the
city, waterbound and unable to reach
home. The committee therefore, closed
the taking Of testimony without him.
Upon his return he desired to supple
ment his former testimony, and the
committee unanimously permitted him
to do so, which he did by presenting
the following affidavit
"Hon. e. M. Merriman, Chairman.
and Members of the Ways and Means
Committee
ION my return from Memphis, hav-
ing been informed that Mr.. Altheimer
had testified before your committee in
reference to the purchase of the Althei-
mer place, that he had filed with me rs
| secretary of state a proposition for the
sale of that place for the sum of $75,
900.
Now, in view Of the fact that | was
absent at the time in Memphis and I'M
able to be present and testify before the
committee closed the taking of evidence,
| now respectfully ask your permission
to file the following statement which |
make under oath
II state positively that neither Mr..
Altheimer nor anyone else ever filed
with me, or in my Office, an offer to sell
the Altheimer place for less than $S7, e
800, | further state that / never heard
before this investigation that he had
ever offered to sell the place for less
than sS7 800, On the contrary, I'M
derstood from both him and Governor
| Davis that the place could not be pur-
chased for less than the price Of 1877 500
That this was the very lowest for which
it could be purchased
II will further state that at one time
| voted with Governor Davis to pur-
chase the place at $S7 500. thinking it n
fair proposition, but, later, having
passed through the place several times
on the railroad and having observed the
condition of the crops, concluded that
the place was not worth the price asked,
and WAS not suitable for a convict farm,
and | decided positively that | would
under no circumstances consent to the
purchase Of the place. | will further
state that am perfectly willing to APP
pear before the committee and testify In
regard to this matter at any time they
may desire to call me.
John w. CROCKETT.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 2Sth day Of March, 1908,
u, &, MASSEY
Notary Public,
MY commission expires on the l2th
lay of April, 1908, -
Tell us, Major Newman, WHO was TO
get the DISCREPANCY between the two
statements Of Mr., Altheimer, as ap.
pears above'
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Maid OF Honor.

The Fort Smith News Record
says Miss Batson Cravens Of GAINESVILLE
has been appointed maid of honor to
the staff Of Gen. B. r. Davidson at the
reunion at New Orleans of the Confed-
crate Veterans Association which
meets at the Crescent City in May
Miss Cravens is sister to Mrs, f, b,
T. Hollenberg of tins city, She spent
the past winter here, having but recent
ly returned to her home in Clarksville
Miss Cravens has often visited here and
is always the center Of an admring
group OF friends wherever she is. Ca
zette,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
100000 TO Be DISTRIBUTED.
The st. Louis Republic Offers Four
teen Splendid Rewards to
Subscribers,

An interesting announcement appears In that
great metropolitan newspaper, The ~ Louis
Republic IN the form ofa pr0llt sharing offer
10 any one now n subscriber or willing 10 be-.
come n subscriber Of The Republic, A big sum
Of 10000 IN 10 be paid IN rewards for good ludg.
mont and skill II IN possible 10 earn all tho
way nom $40 10 up TO 8,0OO0O
The Republics subscribers are invited 10 est,
mate upon the number of admissions 10 the
worlds Fair grounds upon the occasion Of the
grand dcdlcatOry ceremonies, April 80, 1903 Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition The sub.
sCrhcf whose estimate comes nearest tho Official
record viii receive A,0OOOi the next one VIII
get s2bOl, and M additional sum Of $1,000 viii
be divided IN rewards ranging from $1,000 down
IN $40 among those whose estimates most nearly
approximate the Official record Of admissions,
A payment OF Es0 viii provide for the delivery
Ol The Daily and sunday Republic for not less
than one year, or 5000 will pay for six annual
subscriptions TO the Twice.a week Republic,
aud II the remittance " received on or before
4 p m OF April 70, 1908, the person sending II
eau mako aS estimates Moro estimates can DO
made by extending subscription beyond ono
year of 10y organizing olubg aud inducing others
10 subscribe,
Complete Information M to the conditions Of
this contest together with blanks viii be found
IN the Daily, sunday aud Twice asweek editions
OF The Republic from April until Apfll ~,
1908, or will DO mailed 10 any one upon april
cation All communications aud osllma tss
should he addressed 10 THE REPUBLIC pROf,
iTAllARlS0 BUREAU, GALL BOX 2vl, ST,
LOUIE MO,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Majority Report is Against Davis.

Little Rock. April 9.-The Ways
and Means Committee of the
House of representatives filed
this morning their report OF the
investigation of charges preferred
against Governor jeff Davis by
Acknowledgement George w. Muir
ply. on behalf of the state peni-
tertiary board.
The report which is a volumln-
GUS one. is accompanied by about
a thousand typewriter pages OF
evidence.
The committee is divided in the
findings. seven of the eleven mem,
hers signing the majority report
finding that certain charges are
sustained by the evidence, the
three principal ones being misuse
of the contingent fund, use of a
private car furnished by the Chloe.
taw Railroad aud acceptance of
coal from concern which was
supplying state institutions, no
evidence being introduced of his
intention to pay for it. This is
signed by Il. NJ. Merriman, Chair
man:J. f. Weaver. William Fetch
er, Il. NJ. Funk, John H. Holland
and Park Crutcher.
Three members signed report
exonorating both Governor Davis
and the other members of the pen.
itentiary board from any action OF
a criminal nature.
Messrs. Holland and Crutcher
do not concur in the findings of
specifications Nos. Z and s, which
are:
I'VE find that the testimony disclosed
nothing to warrant a belief that the
state convicts have been maltreated, or
that they have been fed upon food unit
for men who labor as convicts are com
PEELED to labor. -
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

Mesdames W, p, and l., Il, Furry
went to Springdale Thursday to visit
relatives for few days,
picked from his place on the hill north
Of town. Dan Smart brought in q
quart Thursday,
A socialist meeting will be held TO.
morrow evening at Bradley's black.
smith shop, to which the public gener.
ally Is invited,
Father Hagerty leaves Monday for
Sheridan, Wyo where he has date
TO lecture, From there he goes to
Arizona, where he has dates for lectures
TO FIJI at number Of the larger towns
OF the territory After closing his tour
there he goes to Boston to deliver q
series Of lectures at various points in
New England, Sunday Father Nag.
erty addressed good audience at No
55 school house on Socialism and ere.
ated much enthusiasm. Socialism Is
gaining quite n foothold In and around
Van Buren, and u number OF our best
people have become converts TO that
economic party,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Well Treated,
From the Little Rock Democrat

From the Little Rock Democrat
Judge John w Keith Of Hot Spring
county, who was appointed with Hon,
r. B Norheet Of Logan county rs a
special committee on the part Of the
house TO visit the convict camps on the
Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad
returned yesterday, Senator Collins,
who WAS appointed from the senate
did not 90 with the other members OF
the committee owing to the press OF
business before the senate at that tune.
Judge Keith says
~ was agreeahly surprised TO find
that the great state OF Arkansas n do
ing 40 well In the care and treatment Of
her convicts. | was convinced that the
wardens Of each Of the camps we visited
are the right men In the right place
They have both the interest Of the state
and the welfare Of the convictsat heart,
The couviols are treated, fed and cloth.
cd well, "
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Guardians Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that, under and by
~ virtue OF an order Of sale made by the
Probate Court Of Crawford county Arkansas, at
Its February, 1903 term, will, as guardian for
While May Fosterand Jessie Lee Foster, minors,
offer for sale and sell 70 the highest and best
bidder on a credit Of three months, at the front
door Of the Crawford County Court House In the
city Of Van Buren,, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 1908,
between the hours Of II O'Clock a, m and 2
o'clock D. M all OF the undivided twothirds re.
maindor interest Of said minors In and TO lots
IA s. block %, In the city OF Van Buren, Craw.
ford county, Arkansas.
The purchaser win be reoalred to give note
for purchase money with approved security
bearing interest nj the rate Of ten per cent per
annun,
CHAs, w. FOSTER
Guardian for Willie May and Jessie Lee Foster
Van Buren,, Ark,
II April 2, 1908.
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Rural Free Delivery Route No. !


Through the courtesy of Thos. l..
Pesterfeld who has been awarded the
contract for carrying the mail on Rural
Free Delivery Route No. /, we are en-
abled to give complete diagram of the
route which will be served by him.
Beginning at Postoffice in Van Buren,
20 northeast to city limits / mile
Thence east to Hinkle 8, miles
Thence southeast to center of west
line section, go TN
Thence east to Moore's, I'm
- south tm
- east to Kibler 3tm
- north to Kibler store I'm
90 west tm
" north to Loeffler s tm
g west to Greigs' I'm
g north to Epperson S I'm
- west to Smets 3m
90 north to Neal S tm
- west to Smeltzer I'm
" north and northeast to Ste
vens 2tm
Thence west to Oliver Springs road
IAN
Thence south to Bushong's 14m
g west to Miller gin fun
60 south to postOfiice 2m
The area covered by the route is %
miles; number of houses, 22O; popula
ton served, $50 Carrying of mail
over the route will begin Friday May
list,
Mr.. Pesterfeld has made number
of trips over the route taking orders for
boxes, such as have been approved by
the postal authorities and said he had
received orders for more than fifty up
to Wednesday. He expects to make
the round trip in eight hours, allowing
one minute for each box in depositing
and removing mail matter.
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Embarrassing Truth.

A Clergyman highly esteemed for his
many excellent qualities, of which ora.
,nyy rs not one has recently had placed
ia bis churcn by his loving congregation
new pulpit, !, iea fine piece of work,
ornate with carving and artistic embel.
llahmenl But the text inscribed on IL,
considering tho effect Of the good rec.
tlr's sermons, might have been more
happily ehGarH, lie giye,h His be-
lpSrl sleep, II rms,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Hoods Jdrsdpdriud
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used in
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring l was all run
down and got bottle OF 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" Miss BKuLAH
BoYcE, Stowe, Vt.
Hoods SarsaparIIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

There appeared to be cripples CON
vention in town Thursday, They were
all playing on the sympathies of the
people and from what we observed not
a one Of them were deserv ing all Of
them being filed mp on "tanglefoot -
until they had the odor Of walking
distillery,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

Delegations Of members Of the Wood.
men Circle and Fraternal Union OF this
city went to Fort Smith Thursday to
attend the funeral Of Mrs Sam Edmon.
son The deceased had many friends
IN Van Buren,, who We're greatly grleyed
NJ her demise
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

A LITTLE Rock special to the Mem.
phis Commercial Appeal says II was
learned from unQurstioned authority
last Saturday that Gov, JeH, Davis has
decided 20 run fora third term, and
will announce hts determination immed.
lately after the legislature adjoorns,
April 20, The Governor claims that
he must become n candidate the third
time IN order TO vindicate himself from
the charges filed against him before the
present Legislature, He IL credited
with saying that he deems this course
necessary before entering upon the con.
test for United States Senator TO sue.
coed Senator james II Berry, II IL
generally conceded ut the State Capital
that Acknowledgement Murphy viii be
GOV Davis opponent IN the event that
official has the temerily to aspire 10 a
third term aud there " no doubt that
the campaign win be one Of the most
exciting aud holly contested In the his.
tory Of the state Pine GluIl Press,
Eagle
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
TO ADVERSISB THE
GREAT SOUTHWEST.

Farmers farmers wives and dhug,ws,il
school loHohrrs doctors, clorgymcn, lnolV in@,
IN the smaller towns, any cllzCn VINO las VA an
thing TO say are invited to write lotWts N,
longer articles about the locality IN whlon wv
1--we IN the Southwest =.
The territory includes Arkansas Arizona \
dian Territory Louisiana southern M'"V"
New Mexico, oklahoma and TCx0A ocOvl
n set for phoh slate aud lel OF The pllsW "
awards VIII Do sent upon application,
j. W STEELE, CONMiHalONhh t,yp
COLONIZATION AUENCY, AOu1iiWttlHE,, IA
Columbia Theatre Blde ST. LOUIS hV'
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is SO much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoyerished-a condition indicated
By pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

yiSor ana cneeriul-
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom.
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys, If the
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

by malI ITtt, dIsU HONS OF p""11p ~
pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Roott,
including many of the thousands OF testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer x Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-Roott,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad-
dress, Binghamton, n. Y, on every
hottie
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable by Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11

child urinates too often, # the urine scaIds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause OF the dlttl-
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the tirst
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition OF
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy:
The mild and the immediate effect OF
cWamn.ROOt is Sonn realized. II is SOlQ
The Van Buren press., 1903-04-11
is 500

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
Evening star., 1903-07-22
Portraits
of Leo XIII.
All are framed in gilt.
EXCURSION BY BANKERS.
Trip to Be Made From Cleveland to
California in October.

A trip which has probably never been
eclipsed in point of elegance, comfort and
long-distance speed is to be made by the
bankers of the country in October On the
14th Of that month train will leave Cleve-
land for California. 1t will be known as
the bankers special" and everything that
modern ingenuity and skill can do to secure
the comfort and happiness of the guests
will contribute to make the trip memorable.
Bankers throughout the country have
been invited to participate in the excursion.
1t Is expected that the train will have to be
made up in two sections, so great has been
the demand for accommodati ton.
The style of the excursion will be in keep
ing with the method of living supposed to
prevail among bankers in their homes. and
nothing that can add to their comfort will
be omitted The Pullman company will be
called upon to provide its finest service, the
fastest engines will be used splendid &C
commodations will be reserved at all hotels
along the route of the trip, and no expense
will be spared to make the journey one of
elegant display as well as comfort. Reser-
vations have been made by bankers from
all parts of the country. and in nearly every
case their families will accompany them.
Evening star., 1903-07-22
THE KANSAS WHEAT CROP.
1t Is Feared That Transportation Fa-
ciities Will Be Inadequate.

1t Is said that there will not he Il sufficient
number of cars available this year for the
prompt transportation to the ports Of export
OF the great wheat crop of Kansas. The
crop is almost ready for moving and the
famine of cars Will be serious blow to
the farmers who have already had great
difficulty in harvesting their grain. The
crop Is so large that every car that be
got to the ground between now and the end
of this week will be needed for the moving
of the first instailment. The product will
be rushed to market as rapidly the rail-
roads can supply cars for that purpose. and
there is much anxiety to learn whether
more cannot be had for the purpose. the
farmers fearing that the present prices may
them
Evening star., 1903-07-22
Prince of Wales Not Invited.

A dispatch from Oyster Bay. L. l.. yes
terday says: The reported invitation to the
Prince and Princess Of Wales to visit this
country and to be the guests of President
Roosevelt, 1t can be said. is without pres
ent foundation in fact. 1t is said to be
quite unlikely that any such visit is in con-
temptation by the Prince and Princess OF
Wales.
President Roosevelt has In contemplation
a trip to Sayville. L. l.. on Thursday. 1t Is
his present intention to ride on horseback
from Sycamore Hill to Sayville, a distance
of about forty miles, to visit Robert Roose-
welt and family. He expects to be accom-
panied by his two oldest sons They may
not return until Friday.