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The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican,
YELLOW FEVER.
Suffering Shreveport = Terrible Csudi-
tion Of that Afflicted City.
Condition of MempAis-The Disease Not
Quite so Bad There Yet.
NEW ORLEANS. Sent IL

NEW ORLEANS, Sept IL.
The Picayune special from Shreveport
says: The number of new eases of vel
low fever to-day is less than for several
proceeding days, and the number of in.
terments fell from thirty three yesterday.
to twenty-five to day 1t is not thought,
however, that there is any abatemsn but
that the material for the fever to work on
is considerably diminished.
The Shreveport Times this aftsrnoon
says:
The epidemic exhibits but little change.
While the number Of new cases are less,
greatly ewing to the want of material
the number Of deaths is fearful to con
template. The mortality is beyond a
precedent 1t looks as though but COM
paratively few would get well Thus far
very few have got about, while some lin
ger along between life and death. In
some few instances whole families have
been swept out Of existence in the short
space Of one week The sudden change
in the weather on Sunday night sent
scores to their beds, which accounts for
the large number OF interments In the last
Cay or two. In tho language OF one of
the New Or cans physicians, they drop,
ped like sheep dying with the rot Med
lcal treatment of the most skillfu kind
does not appear to do any good in great
many cases, where in many others the
temporary relief afforded is quickly fol-
lowed by death. Our stores are all clos.
ed, and all our dwellings turned into hos
pitals; in fact, Shreveport is one great
hospital, one great charnel house, and
the Times is merely death record
Tne same journal says the number Of
interments since the lst Of September
sums up two hundred and twenty.six
The number Of sick is variously estimat-
ed to be from five to eight hundred.
MEMPHIS, Sept II.
The board Of health reports eleven
deaths today, nine Of them from yellow
fever.
The Howard association is in iull oper-
alton, and the Odd Fellows and Masons
are organizing relief committees. The
fever is not believed to be spreading, ard
there are hardly any deaths among those
persons who have been properly tr,atca,
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motion, to amend and to table. Finally
the previous question was moved, cutting
off debate, and vote had on the first
resolution, resulting as follows on . call
Of counties: Yeas lis, nays 80.
Tho vote on the second resolution re.
suited: Yeas SO, nays As. Clarke and
Colfsx county delegations withdrew be.
fore this vote was taken.
On motion Of Mr.. Butts, Of Warren,
the rules were suspended and the usual
thanks returned to the officers of the con.
vention, the citizens of Meridian and the
different railroads, and the convention
adjourned SINE die
Notwithstanding the diversity of views
and opinio-s developed among the dele
gates, it was apparent throughout the
session that they differed as friends That
there will be nc rupture in the patty and
no nomination by straight-out Democrats
they having made bold aght against
overwhelming opposition in the consci-
entious discharge Of their duty to their
constituents, and bow in acquiesence to
the decision of the people.
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ErIsCorALIANs. -" Are there any Eps.
copalians in this vicinity, madam :" asked
a tall, thin stranger Of Mrs. Artemus as
she stood in the open door, in answer to
his knock.
Amy which p
"Episcopalians. "
Now if Mrs. Artemus had falling it
was that she never would admit that she
could possibly be ignorant Of anything
She always knew all about any subject
mentioned. SO she answered:
"Episcopalians Wal, we don't eX
actly know. My John-hc's my SON.
he see something out in the corn field
yesterday. He didn't really know what
it was, but told him guessed it was a
chipmunk. But now you speak ont,
I'll bet it was an Episkerpalnm. And
nay next neighpor, Farmer Hawkins, he
said he shot at somethin' that same day
that John seen this critter, and Farmer
Hawkins he thonght it was some wild
critter that had got out OF some menage
rie somewhere. Anyhow, think that's
Epscopaling, toe. BE they bigger
than cnlpmuk
You misunderstood me, madam
"Wal, you needn't feel Uneasy. Ell
there's any Episcomaliums in this here
neighborhood, you can jest make up
your mind that they'll get shot! We air
too teeln a community to let things run
at large which mout destroy and devour
somebody. Come in. won't yep
mo, ma'am. How far is it to the
nearest town? ?"
About six miles. Have you got any
friends there? Cos, if you have, know
Almost everybody in town. You're a
minister take itf"
Il am, madam.
Air you Baptist, or WHAT"
"No, a'am; am E--a--well, one of
the old school Good morning, MAJ am. "
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MEXICAN SOLDIERS.
Their Reunion atlri,y Night at the
Chamber of Commerce.
fIittla Rocl Ga,.t,a s.n,smhsr q

Little Rock GsIette. September 9th.
The call for meeting. on Saturday night
last. at the chamber OF commerce, Of all per-
sons la the city who were soldiers ia the war
with Mexico, resulted In the assembling ofthe
following gentlemen:
James +. Pagan, George 5. Morrison. B. +.
Danley. +, A. Sarasin. and Samuel Wilson, Of
lcll's regiment from Arkansas; John n.
Williams First regiment Mississippi vclun-
teers; W. &. llearn, Second regiment Missis-
sippi volunteers +. NJ. Christuan. Tennessee
cavalry; Arnold yberg. Eleventh Uhlted
States infantry; Peter O'Conher, sixth Uni
ted States infantry.
On motion, Gen. Fagah was called to the
chair, and Rev. W. {. lIearn requested to act
as secretary
In order to effect u permanent organization
OF u soldiers utlisn, the secretary was in
structed ia give notice in the papers OF the
city. and request all papers In the Stute to
publish request that all who served in the
war with Mexico furnish their names, with
State and command In which they served.
Adjourned.
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Mississippi-Alcern.

A reporter Of the Appeal had an interview
with Senator Alcorn last evening at the Pea
body hotel. The Senator asserted full coAd-
dence in his ability to carry his State against
Ames. but IL the Democratic convention at
Meridian. Of Wednesday, nominate a candi-
date, Senator Alcorn says he will be forced to
withdraw from the contest The Senator
goes to Jackson this morning to attend n
meeting of his friends, whose action will be
shaped by that of the convention at Miridian.
II no candidate be designated by the Demo-
cratic convention. a Republican ticket will he
organized at jackson against the Ames Radi-
cal ring, and Mississippi may be redeened. as
was Tennessee and Arkansas If. however
the white people, as represented at Meridian.
think they can achieve victory without the
Intervention of Alcorn of course the country
will be we'll pleased when a straight Demo-
cratic ticket is organized.
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RlMovING AcID STAINS If you have
been picking or handling any acid fruit
and have stained your hands, wash them
in clear water, wipe them lightly, and
while they are yet moist strike match
and shut your hands around it SO as to
catch the smoke and the stains will dis
appear. Ifyou have stained your mus,
in or gingham dress, or your white
pants with berries, before wettng with
anything else, pour boiling water through
the stains and they will disappear. Be-
fore fruit juice dries it can often be re
moved by cold water, using a sponge
and towel il necessary. Rubbing the
fingers with the inside Of tho parugs of
apples will remove the most o. the stain
caused by parirs. lux also, if washed
out or s"pped up from the carpet with
cold later immediately when it is spilled,
can be almost entirely removed. Ink
spots on floors can be extracted by scour-
ing with sand, wetted in oil of vitro and
water. When the ink is removed rinse
with strong pearlash water.
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~ Richmond Dispatch "Ju.t a,

~ Richmond Dispatch: Just af-
ter we left Ronceville, Judge c. of Char
lottesville, commenced his jokes and 80 o n
had all the passengers in rear. I'll
tell you what can do, said the Judge
to the correspondent Of New York pa.
per. 'fon may think Of any tune you
please, whether ever heard it or not,
and by seeing you keep the time with
your fingers | can tell you what you are
playing, The correspondent was skep.
tical. After thinking moment ho com
menced piano playing on the back Of the
seat in front Of him with the grace of
Leo Wheat. What am | playing now 2
he asked eagerly and with an air of tri
umph. You are playing the - fool, >
replied the Judge "
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Murderer Ct Gen. Hindman.

We find in the Helena Clarida Of tho 18th
the following report Of the trial Of Vaughn,
for the murder Of Gen. Hndmsn:
The trial Of T.. d. Vaughn for the murder
of Gen. llindman. resulted in mis-tral-the
jury standing five to hang him. six to acquit
and one did not have much choice. When
the jury was discharged, the Judge suggested
to the prosecuting attorney that he should
enter not pros, to which the attorney AS
sented but concluded to consult his assistants
The result WAS that the case was continued.
and Vaughn remanded to Jail in default of
one thousand dollar bail. The Judge Offering
to bail for one Thousand dollars shows his
opinion as to the evidence and that this case
Of mistaken identity, and that Vaughn
made mistake in the person when he said he
killed, or was concerned In the Killing of Gen.
Hindman His mistake has already cost him
four months imprisonment, ami is likely To
cost four more. And that Is what makes us
say what We do say. that he only sought no
toriety in saying he knew all about the killing
Of Gen. Hindmnn. Vaughn was also indicted
for bigamy-hc having married three times
during the lifetime of his first wife, who is
now living. This indictment We believe was
quashed for some reason.
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re- Dr. ,J,ssnh Treat of Vinoland

ES- DR.. Joseph Treat, of Vineland,
n j., gives these directions for prepar.
ing peaches for drying: Never pare
peaches to dry. Let them get mellow
enough to be in good eating condition,
put them in boiling water for moment
or two, and the skins will come off like
charm. Let them be in the water long
enough, but no longer. The gain is at
least six fold-saving Of time in rcmoy.
ing the skin, great saving of tho r~.cr
(the part Of the peach saved is me bes,
part), less time t" storS inc peaches, less
time to d"y thea, and better when dried.
> who.u bushel can be done in boiler
at once, and then the water turned on ---
Practical Farmer.
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HEAVY FAILURES,
-, iEN5E -XCITEMEYT AT THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE.

=; IENSE -ACITEMENT AT THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE.
New YoRx, Sept, Is
The excitement at the stock exchange
is intense. Vanderbilt stands by his
Central, and Pacific Mail is cared for, but
Western Union dropped from sS to rs!
Money is quiet at 7 per cent. No fail
urcs other than Jay Cooke & Co. are an
nounced 1t is said that JAY Cooke, Nc
CulIough & Co, of London, are solvent,
with large surplus over all liabilities.
There is great excitement on the streets
in consequence of the announcement of
the failure Of Jay Cooke d Co. The
question generally asked is, Who
next?" Stocks took tumble generally,
and caused as much excitement by ap-
prehensioR Of the future as by the exist
ing condition Of affairs. Prominent Wall
street men attribute the suspension not
so much from an effort to sustain the
Philadelphia house as to its operations
in Northern Pacific stock, which it is said
they tried to carry beyond their strength.
1t is expected that The life insurance COM
panies with which Jay Cooke Il Co. are
connected may have to go undor. 1t is
also said that Jay Cooke has lost large
sums in the recent gold movements, and
another rumor is that the tightness in the
money market, and his inability to dis
pose Of his paper, hurried the suspension
Of the firm. The members of the firm say
they are unable to make any further
statement save that they expect to resume
business in a short time.
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NOVEL READING. 1t can not but be
injurious to the human mind never to be
called into effort; the habit Of receiving
pleasure without any cXcrtion OF thought,
by the more excitement Of curiosity and
senslbility, may be jus ly ranked among
the worst effects of novel reading. Like
idle morning visitors, the brisk and
breathless periods hurry in and hurry
off in quick and profitless succession
each, indeed, for the moment of its stay
prevents the pain Of vacancy, while it in
dulgcs the love of sloth, but, altogether,
they leave the mistress Of the house
the soul, mean--lat and exhausted, in
capable of attending to her own concerns,
and untitled for the conversation OF tic
more rational - Coleridgo,
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CHEATING CONSCIENCE When Lully,
the celebrated compose, was once dan
gerously i'll, his friends sent for con.
fessor, who, finding his situation critical,
and his mind much agitated and alarmed,
told him there was only one way by
which he could obtain absolution, and
that was by burning all that he had com
posed of an unpublished opera. Remon-
stranec was in vain. Lully burnt his
music, and the confessor withdrew.
On his recovery nobleman who was
his patron calling to see him, was in
formed of the sacrifice which he had
made.
"And so, said lie, "you have burnt
your opera, and you are really such a
blockhead as to believe in the absurditiss
of monk p
stop, my friend, STOP" said Lully,
whispering in his ear, / knew very well
what was about have another copy"
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EE The man who thought anybody

EE The man who thought anybody
csnld milk a COW, don't think so any
mo,c. tie bought COW recently, and in
the ovsnipS took new tin pail and rails
in box, and started Cor the stable. He
revolved out of the stable through q win
dow in just three minutes. AT tue same
time the tin pail was heard wandarin 3
among the raftcrs, and the raisin box
came bounding out Of the door. The
hired girl made q reconnaissance in force
the COW was standing on her horns,so to
speak, and wigsling her hind legs Off
more worlds to conqusr,-Danbury Ners.
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ET Queer things happen, even In a
railroad collision. Ths only uninjured
occupant of the smoking car which was
smashed OH the Chicago and Alton road
recently was crazy man who was being
taken by his sister to the Jacksonville
asylum. He is said to hayp "cajoyed
..he scene immensely" A peanut boy
v,,o ,,M badly scadsd was more troub-
led by,i,e less Of his peanuts than by
bis burns. Tie .lceping-c car conductor
ssclibes the escape ct .--s men to the iact
that before going forward to .m moEe ,hey
turned and offered him q cigar, Ns'Sn ne ne
accepted, and they stood chatting nh'"
the collision occurred. The moral to be
drawn from the incident is that it will be
we'll for people about to smoke to remem
Der the poor sleeping ear conductor.
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PERsoNAL.-Under the escort Of Mr.. CHAs.
BREMEN, we had the pleasure of call from
Gen. r. w. NEWTON, Coils. JOHNSON and BAx-
TER OF Little Rock, and Col BEvERs of Sarber
Ounty on Thursday afternoon. They were
,ll here on their way to Little Rock. Gen.
Newton and Staff appear well pleased with
hi: visit TO Sebastian county and think
,rerything is amicaLly arranged between the
lsigerent parties. We are glad to know the
C,sersl found ne cause for the interference
ofthe strong arm Of the militia. In our neigh
~ inp county.
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ts- The Quarterly meeting Of the Metho-
|.v the 18th. has been protracted all through
4, last week and is still in session. The Pre-
|,ang Elder. Rev. G.. II. Gregory, and tie
tps,or Of the Church Rev. AIr. Boiling. as
,ssd by the Rev Mr.. Kennedy Of the Pres
krterian Church. have conducted the SER
|ice.. Services every merning and night Of
,acI, day A good deal ofinterest on religious
,ubects has been awakened,
Services will be continued during the COM
|pc week in the Presbyterian Church, in
shich both societies will continue to psrli-
,;nata
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E1y- Broiled tomatoes make deliciou

EE- Broiled tomatoes make delicious
dish; select those that are not over ripe,
and cut them in halves crosswise dip the
cut side into beaten egg and then into
wheat flour, and place them upon grid
iron, whose bars have been creased pre-
viously. When they have become well
Drowned, turn them over and cook the
skin side until thoroughly done. Then
put butter, salt, and pepper upon the egg
side and serve upon platter.
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sB- Attention is directed to the advertise
w. c. PEARSON in our paper to-day. Mr..
carson has established, what has long been
k.av. IN Van Buren,, complete Gun Smiths
bop where everything in this line can be
|ani. lie is machahic in the highest ac-
Rptation Of the word. and warrants satisfac-
|On in al his work. Those having Sewing
)achines needing repair. should give him d
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

" A Washin gton dispatch says that Fred
Pick A. Aiken, a leading member ofthe coun-
for Mrs. Surratt, confirms, In n letter, the
Fa'ement of Judge Holt that Mrs. surratt
fS manacled. either ut the ankles or wrists
bile in the presence Of the court.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

In Col. LIE THOMPSON, Of Little Rock,
fnt Sunday and Monday In Van Buren, lie
s the advance escort Of Hon. JOSEPH
BOOKS, who remained at Fort Smith until
bnday noon with his daughter. Mr.. Brooks
b the guest of Mr.. A. II. CARsoN, while In
pn Bnrcn.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

u" Col. A. p. CURRY, General Superin
|endent of the Transfer Company, dropped
h on us "Wednesday. The Colonel is making
laor,s to procure transportation for cotton
!. fast as 1t shall come to market. We are
had TO know that CTR planters will not be
|,pt out Of their money for this years crop
|tr want OF an opportunity to ship. Our adj
lie. Is, to let the cotton 10 to market as fast
l. pnssible, and the moncy put In circulation
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EF A lady having the misfortune 10
have her husband hang himself on an ap.
pie tree, the wife OF neighbor immsdi
ately came to beg branch sf that tree,
to have it grated into one in her
orchard. Fer who knows" said she,
4" but 1t may bear the same kind Of fruit ?"
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

Z Those who complain Of Gen. But
ler's unfairness, and says that he" never
takes back anything, are mistaken. In
Justice to him, it is proper to say that he
does SO sometimes very willingly. A
conspicuous instance Of this is seen in
the alacrity with which he toek his back
pRy.
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PROCLAMATION By THE GOVERNOR.

vlvUEREAS q registration Of the legal voters Of
w the state has not been made since the adoption
and ratification of the amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the state, known as Article Vlll except ~
the Counties of Garland Hot spring, lizard and Van
Buren, and
WHEREAs, 1t is necessary that new and full reg
stration be ads In every County in the state, Tor
the purpose of holding au election for one member Of
the board of supervisors Of each county, ana suoh
other elections as may be ordered
Now, therefore, J., Elisha Baxter, Governor Of the
State of Arkansas, by virtue sf authority vested In
me BY the sd section Of act Of the General Assem-
bly,, entitled An act TO provide fora registration
OF the legal voters in the State OF Arkansas. APP
proved July Is, 1875 hereby order and dirsrt that
made, except in the Counties bereinbsforc men
toned after notice thereof shall have been given
ling to law. Said REGISTRATION to close ut least
ten o day( prior 70 the hT.t Tuesday after the first
Monday in Novsmher' A. ID. 1873.
In tssti,nony whercof have hereunto sci my ban nd
and caused III. seal of the ssate 70 be a!
H.. ST. fxed. at the city Of Little Rock this TWEEN
ty-seyenth day Of August, A.: ., lsi3;
ELISHA BAXTER,
Governor OF Arkansas.
Dv the Governor; j. NJ. JoHSsOs,
Secretary of State,
BY Frank Strong, Deputy, I'd
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~ We wish to call special attention to tho
bw Gard In our paper of JosEru p. BYERs'
b Bycrs is located at the Office OF the Hon,
Esse Turner. where he will be pleased to see
| desiring his services. lie Is prompt and
bergetc and we predict will make his mark
! the profession.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

NNTIcH.-Seldicrs in the war with Mexico.
who are now residing In the State Of Arkan-
sas, are hereby requested to furnish the un-
dersigncd, at Little Rock. with their names
Stite. and command In which they served
1t may be to their interest hereafter to do SO.
All papers friendly will please publish and
send COPY w c. IlEAUy
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eE When we pray for any virtue, "

EE When we pray for any virtue, We
should cultivate the virtue - well a. pray
for it; the form or your prayers should
be the rule Of your life; every petition
to God 10 a precept to man. Look not,
therefore, upon your prayers as short
msthed OF duty and salvation onlv, but
a. perpetual monitiop Of duty; by what
we require OF God. We see what be re-
ouires OF us - Taylor.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

~ We see that PRoCTER L. CANDLES
fArsA OLIVE Soar is becoming very pop
[' In our city, its quality we know is
(Dper'or, and being nicely psrfumed We
feAot surprised that consumers prefer
Y and that it has large sale.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

EE- The Hot Springs Times says: "a
fond lover WAS serenading his weetheart
the other night, aud when the strains had
ceased found himself very wet--it didn't
rain, either. He strained too hard,
probably
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

~ A colored man applied at the
clerks Office yesterday, says the OsceOla
Times, for u warrant for the arrest Of an.
other colored man, saying the latter had
been vsrmifuging 'round long 'nough,
and he was gwain to stop his liabilities
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

F ", A. BRiTToS. ex-U. s. Marshal, left
III his daughther MIrTrg, on the Stage
bnday evening for Illinois. Mr.. Brltten,
learn. contemplates leaving Msttie at
hool for year or two. She Is one Of our
estyoung Misses, and takes with her the
ndest wishes of all.
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EF To see how eagerly human be-
ing will catch at a straw, 1t 10 not neoes-
sary to witness a drowning. Tho phc-
nomsnoh 10 now manifest chiefly within
saloons, when one end of the straw is
immersed in a tumbler.
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~ The home circuit-Walking about
IN baby in the night
~ II a man has any religion worth
("'ng, he will do his duty and not make
Rueh about it, 1t is tho empty kettle
PAT rattles.
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EE- An exchange says "When you
sec bare headed man follow a COW
through tho front gate, filing the air with
garden implements and profanity, you
may know that his cabbage plants have
been set out -
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Proclamation by the Governor.

NTHEREAS, 1t has come 10 the knowledge Of the
w executive, that on tho twenty seventh day OF
August, 1873, in johnson county, Arkansas, Hon.
Elisha Meers judge OF the Sixteenth Judi cal Circuit
Of the State of Arkansas, was assassnated and that
the assassin is still at large:
Now therefore, !. Elisha Baxter. Governor of the
State Arkansas by virtue of the authority vested
In me BY the constitution and laws Of said State. do
h. -aby offer o reward Of FIVE THOUSAND DOL-
LARS Cor the arrest and conviction ofth sad assss-
VIZ. .,,v ,h.yoot T have berepnto .et nv
." hsnd and cansed the seal of the state to
isl BE- affixed, at Little Rock, this twenty
ninth day Of August, A. y. ls.s.
ELISHA BAXTER,
4w Governor Of Arkansas,
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81 Brown tinted note paper is now
the fashion in London The note sheet
is cut in legal shape and turns at the top
instead of at the side, The novelty will
soon be the rage here.
The Van Buren press., 1873-09-23

EI We saw man yesterday looking
heavenward for Prof Wise's balloon.
That man borro wed q paper to read ten
days ago, and since then has groped in
darkness We suppose he will find out
in about two weeks that the inflated con
cern busted, unless some volunteer gives
him the news sooner.