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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23
From the Detroit Free Press.
He Di,in't Want Any.

The other day well.dressed stranger,
carrying hand valise, called into life
insurance office and inquired If the agent
was in. The agent came forward rub
bing his hands, and the stranger asked ;
Do you take life insurance risks
here ? +"
Yes, sir, glad 10 see you, sir sit
down, sir, replied the agent.
"What do you think Of life insurance
anyway? inquired the stranger as he
sat down and took off his hat.
Its natural blessing, sir-an insti-
tuition which is looked upon with sover-
eign favor by every enlightened man and
woman in America"
That's just what I've always thought
answered the man. docs your company
always pay its losses promptly ?"
Yes, sir--yes sir. If you are insur-
ed with me, and you should die tonight,
I'd hand your wife check within week."
Couldn't ask for anything better than
that"
"No, sir--no sir. The motto of our
company is Prompt pay and honorable
dealings"
How much will a $4,000 policy cost!"
inquired the stranger, after long pause,
You are--let's see-say thirty-ive.
A policy on you would cost S110 the
first year."
That's reasonble enough
Yes, that's what we call low, but
ours is strong company, does a safe
business and invests in only frst-class
securities, If you are thinking of TAX
ing out policy, let me tell you that
ours is the best and safest, and even the
agents of rival companies will admit
the truth of what ! say"
"And when die my wife will get
her money without any trouble?"
I'm guarantee that, my dear sir"
"And I'll get dividend every year,"
C tuiS 10 Dlubuui duu
part of the profits comes back to the
policy holders"
And it won't cost but sl10 for pol
icy of s500O"
That's the figure, and it's as low as
you can get safe insurance anywhere.
Let me write you policy. You'll nev-
er regret it"
Them's the blanks, | s'pose ?" said
the stranger, pointing to the blanks.
yes" replied the merchant as he
hauled one up to him and took up his
pen. What do you say--shall l fill
out an applications" ?"
No. guess won't take any today"
replied the stranger as he unlocked bis
valise. but if you want something
that will take that wart off your nose
inside of week I've got it right here
It's good for corns and, bunions, the
toothache, earache, sprains i"
fFTYY- IN, uO.,r 90
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23

- Empty vessels make the greatest
sound.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23

FIRE AT BESISGToS.-A building
owned by Nelson Wilcox and occupied by
George Marsh as laundry, was burned
on Monday. The origin of the fire is
unknown as there were no persons in the
building at the time it originated, but ii
is thought it caught from the chimney.
Insurance on the building $500.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23

No cross no crown.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23
A MOST USEFUL AND WONDER
Full INVENTION
SIMPLE AND DURABLE IN CONSTRUCTION,
EASILY KEPT IN REPAIR, AND WILL
LAST A LlFETIMEi

It Will Knit Stocking. with Heal and Toe Com
plete. in from Ten to Five Minutes
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-23

Wayranted 10 Be ia perfect ORDER end to do st cha
Represented!
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27

A. b Williams gave Constable Grady the
slip and lit out. All for the best we reckon
For the benefit of our friends at Benton
vile. we will say that our friend Hayden
Looney who. n few weeks ago, eloped with q
Bentonville girl, passed through here. last
Tuesday, on his way to Texas. lie Is looking
well.
The weather Was very bad the day OF
Mrs. Hodges funeral.
DIR. and Mrs. ..Wall and Mrs Judge Ogden
have gone tosFaycttcville on a visit,
Callahan and his Colorado squad, leave
here about the 10th proximo on their trough
ing it, trip. Mr.. G would like to add few
more to the present number.
Shall we have spelling match? Their,
is plenty Of fun IN 1t.
Don't hear word about decoration day
What's the mattcrP
Cunt our young folks get upa May-day
festival?
Cool weat .er. during the week, but get.
ting warmer,
Cutie a sprinkle of rain, Wedneday and
with plenty of warm sunshine vegetation
will spread itself.
We have found out about the military
company 1t meets every Monday night fol
drill. The boys do first rate. They are look
ing for their guns, when our citizens may
look for public parade
Fishing is getting to be pretty general
amusement.
"A good many Of our girls and boys wenI
down to the landing to see Ramie Creekmor'
of. last Tuesday.
The temperance people are hammerins
people arc hammering away at their theatri
Gals.
-Croquct by moonlight is disease among
our young people.
cYs- win Drennen Is down from the Uni
yersity at Fayetteville.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
N\0>e


Prudence is quality in which every one
is, to some extent. lacking. We are impru-
dent in our impa!ses, in our thoughts, in our
words i'm our actions. All these we have to
war against. llasty and impetuous persons
are governed solely by their impulses; their
thoughts prompt Incorporate words and ac-
tions The absence of this virtue In man. la
mentable though it is. is not so disastrous in
its effects, as when lacking in woman. One
of the stumbling-blocks in the way of the
| usefulness OF females is the lack of this quail
ity. The young girl has greater source of
modification from its non-eXstence in her
nature than almost any other with which she
and say things which, il she had exercised
a moderate amount Of prudence would have
remained nnsad and unperformed. We do
not go, in tie middle Of the winter, break the
| ice In the river, and jump in, and why? In
the first place, our good sense teaches that it
would not be prudent; that the water is cold
and it would chill Hs through. and We should.
thereby lose our lives. Why don't sc put
our hands in the fire? Because we know
it is hot and our reason tells It's that it would
not be prudent; that we would be badly bur-
ned, and would suffer much pain in conse-
quence Now. we have seen. in these instan-
ces that reason was the precursor OF prudence
Why not. then, bring it oftener into requisi-
ton; Before We say anything about our
neighbor, let us inquire If it is right. and il
it will be of benefit to him, or otherwise. IT,
before we committed any act. we reasoned VI
its propricty. inquired as to whether it would
be productive OF good to our neiglbor or our
self: If we would tear away tho fimsy veil
that conceals the future from our eyes, tn be-
hold whether evil or good shall be the event
ual outgrowth Of our actions, would we not
| be more careful of our words and act ons
Would we not weigh well every utterance
! ponder and mediate upon every action, and
thereby become really prudent? Let us cul-
tiyate this quality, that it may smooth dowl
the rough spots in the great thoioughfare o
life, tone down the Incorporate characters.
tics OF our nature make us less selfish anc
more companionable, and cultivate in us a
nobler estimation Of humanity. These. grls
and boys, are some of the salutary effects o
the cardinal virtue, prudence. win you cnl
tivate this quality? win you give it a place
In your hearts? 1t will be giant shield, tt
ward off many Of the arrows of evil that viii
be aimed at you, 1t will remove many OF th'
obstacles that lie in the roadway of life
journey, over which, otherwise, you nigh
stumble, perhaps fall Then, treasure up th'
blessed attribute in your bosoms, and it vii
add mach to your comfort and happiness.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
At His Old Tricks.

John Rich. who, little over "A year ago,
was in Jail for getting into the house Of A.
ii. Carson, in the night, was, in company with
- Tobin, at his old tricks, again, Thurs
day night They both forced their way Into
the kitchen OF NJ. Lynch. The colored woman
hearing them, made great outcry, and raised
the family. the darkies taking to their heels.
There seems to be no law on the statute book,
that will reach such eases. and the only rene
dy left for property owners, is to protect them
selves, and they should not hesitate, finding
house breakers on their premises to give them
due portion of buck shot. An example or
two will have good effect.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
TO TIE PUBLIC,

Having Just resigned the position of chief
clerk in the Office of Commissioner OF lmmi-
grafton and State Lands OF this State. nm cx-
perience of twelve wears in real estate matters
the past six years i'm and about the state
land department-l have facilities for furnish
ing authentic and general info. nation in re-
gard to real estate inferior to no one in the
state. To locate donations, homesteads, pre-
emptions pay taxes, investigate and furnish
abstracts of title To both State and United
State entries. my thorough acquaintance and
general familiarity with the State Records
give me an advantage IN furnishing accurate
information In regard 70 all classes or titles,
possessed By none unless favored with SINH
lar opportunities.
For my competency, reliability and fitness
In the above capacity. refer the people of
Arkansas, and all outside. to all prominent
land dealers throughout this state, the state
officers and the following named gentlemen,
to-wit
Hon J. n. Smithec, Commissioner Of Immi-
grafton and State Lands, Little Rock, Arkan-
sas
Hon II. L. Fletcher, Real Estate Agent,
Little Rock, Arkansas.
Hon Geo II. Meade, Real Estate Agent,
Little Rock Arkansas.
Hon. J. II. IIancy, Real Estate Agent, Lit
tie Rock Arkansas.
Messrs T b. Mills & CO., Real Estate deal
ers Little Rock, Arkansas.
Messrs. J. L. Henry Il Co, Real Estate
dealers. Little Rock. Arkansas.
Grange Publishing Company, Little Rock
Arkansas.
Merchants National Bank, Little Rock
Arkansas.
Fees moderate. and prompt answers given
to all communications.
Address Box 3S7, with stamp enclosed.
Office up stairs. room No. !, Benjamin
Block with the Attorney General.
,jouN INGRAM,
Real Estate Agent.
| Little Rock, harcM Is, ls75.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
SciOntjcnn CIuh

A meeting Of the Sciopticon club o! Van
Buren,, was called by the President to meet,
on Thursday night, last, at the court house,
to act on the application of the citizens of
Alma. for the loan of the Scioptieon, for an
exhibition at that place. The application was
declined, on the ground that the request of
the churches of Van Buren for similar loan,
was denied them; and in conformity to res
olution adopted, that it should not be loaned
for any purpose.
Mr.. Ben Decherd, having resigned as keep
or of the instrument. Mr.. Charles f. Harvey
was elected to the position. An executive
committee Of five, consisting of N. F. Corne-
Illus, Jesse Turner, Chas +. Harvey, w. T.
Merrell and DIR A. NJ. Bourland were appoint
ed to take supervision Of the instrument, and
direct its future use.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27

There is gentleman in town, who, not
withstanding his youth, Is gradually losing
his eyc-sght. He is particularly sensitive
about the matter, as the cause Of the decrease
Of visual power was occasioned by hard study
after night and not by the wear and tear of
years. The young man is,cry vain, and the
leas. hint that age had dmmed his VISION,
annoyed him greatly. He prided himself
considerably on his elocutonary powers and
never lets an opportunity pass nnmproved
to exhibit his capacity as a reader On the
occasion, OF which we write. our friend was
in the company of a married lady. who was
his best friend. She was very witty. and al
ways took every occasion to make use of it,
to check the growing vanity and silly pride
of the young man. He was displaying his
reading that night, ever and anon stopping
to explain why pauses were made where
they cannot be found in the print. The lady
said to him, "Why, you read as easily without
your specs. as with" The young man col
lapsed, and is not near the elocutionist he
was.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27

ON DUrcu PRovERBs. We must 70 "
with the oars we have; and as we cannot
order the wind, we are Obliged to sail
with the wind that God gives.
Patience and attention will bring us
far. II cat watches long enough at the
mouses nest, the mouse shall not es.
cape.
Perseverance will obtain good cabbage
and lettuce where otherwise nothing but
thstles will grow
Inc piowman must go up and down,
and whatever else may be done. there is
no other bat this long way todo the worI,
wei
Learn to sleep with one eve open. As
soon as the chicken goes to roost il is q
good time for the fox.
Fools alw vs. will ask what time it is,
but the wise know their time.
Grind while the wind is fair. and /,
you neglect, do not complain Of Gods
providence.
God gives feed to every bird, but he
does not bring it to the nest, in like
manner he gives us our daily bread, bu
by means of our daily work.
The dawn of day has gold in its mouth
He that lags behind in road where
many are driving, always will be in
cloud of dust
Never set your feet in dirty and crook.
ed path for the love of money. 1t is q
work that will bring bad interest if yot
wish to suck honey from thistles.
You will need long spoon il yot
wish to cat with the devil out of the same
dish.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
THE SUN.
Weekly, and Daily for 1879.

a
rINIIE approach of the Presidential election gives
i unusual Importance to the events and develop
ments of 1915 We shall endeuvor to describe them
"S 'Ri%KE WEEKE ng9 sSS S'rss',y Has nsm attained creu
ton of over seventy thousand copies. Its readers
found in every state, and Ierritory. and its
only endeavor to keept fully to the old standard
but 20 improye and add TO its variety and power;
THE WEEKLY sun will continue to be Thor.
ough newspaper. All the news OF the day will be
found in Il, condensed when unimportant, at full
length when Of moment, and always, wetrust, treat
~ II !. our S,rS aim to make the wEERLY sun the best
family newspaper in the world. II W III be full OF
entertainine and appropriate reading Of every sort
and delicate taste. 1t will always contain the most
interesting stories and romanecs of the day, careful
ly selected and legibly printed.
The Agricultural department is a prominent fee
turc in the WEEKLY SUN, and its articles will al
ways be found fresh and useful TO the farmer.
creasins, and the WEEKLY sun is their paper
especially. II belongs to no party. and obcys, NJ
dictaton, conendng for principle and for the elee
diseraces the country and threatens the overthrow
Of republican Institutions bias = no fear 0fknaves
The markets of every kind and the fashions arr
regularly reported u Y Il !! !, eicamins H1i
for sheet Of eight pages. and ffty-six 60 lumns Al
this barely pays the expenses Of paper and printing
we are not able TO make any discount or allow an,
premium to friends who may make special efforts I,
extend its circulation. Under the new law. which
requires payment Of postage in advance one dollar
q ycnr with twenty cents the cost ofprcpaid postag,
added is the rate of subscription. lii not neeessa
~ to get up n club in order to have the WEEkLl
sun at this rate. Any one who sends one dollar
and twenty cents will get the paper, postpaid, for
year.
We have no travelling agents.
THE WEEKLY SuN.--Eight pages, ffty-six col
umns. Only 81 20 u year. POSTAGE PREPAID. M
DISCOUNTS FROM THIS RATE.
The DAILY SUN,-A large four-page newspaper OF
twenty eight columns. Daily circulation over '2o,'
600. All the news for cents. Subscription. post
age prepaid IS cents q months, or 81 80 year. To
clubs Of 10 or over. a discount Of 20 per cent.
Il ddress,
"THE SUM-" New York City.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27

Have we hydropathists among us2 We
have, and they are warm and earnest advo-
Gates of the system They believe in the lib
ei al application of cold water, exterior and
interior. Being such enthusiastic lovers of
the sparkling liquid. they naturally love that
which about 1t ~ most often does linger'
ducks. The two gentlemen. one of whom
was u genuine hunter, repaired to the lake
below town, to sport" among "the feathered
throng that oft do there assemble" Shot
after shot was fired, and still no mutiatod
bird repaid the persistent efforts of the gem
tlemen. Our friend Callahan went down the
lake to frighten the birds to place where
his friend could get good shot In the mean
time the hunter saw an opportunity to cap
ture duck. There was a log near the bank
that extended some ten feet into the water,
and in order that he might be secure of his
prey. he walked cut on the log, and 1t being
slippery, he directly found himself up to his
neck in the water. When Mr., .. returned
TO his companion, he had hearty laugh at
his expense. But the tables were to be turned
and the laugh was TO be on the other side.
It became necessary tor the gentlemen to
cross the lake. and accordingly got into the
boat, Mr.. C being in the stern, pushing with
long pole The bed Of the lake Is very soft
and the spolc, slipping, let poor &. head-ilr't
into the water. lie was pitiablc looking
object as he crawcd into the boat. The gen
temen got but few ducks, although they had
q good days pucK-lng.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27

EE- Some years ago there was an old
steamboat captain, who was at once the
owner and commander Of one of the nu
merous floating palaces on the broao
Mississippi Capt. Striker was German,
passionately fond of mnsic, always car
rying a band on his boat, which was Il
favorite packet, and patronized by ali
the planters on Bayou La Fourche. His
family resided near the town of Donald
sonvilc. The building of a church hay
ing been proposed, Captain Striker sub
scribed three hundred dollars. After
due course of time the church was fin
ished. Then lightning rod was proro
sed, and another call made upon Captain
Striker Rising from his chair, aud ges'
ticuating angrily with his iorednger, the
old German replied: No, chentiemen
| vii not! l say. vonce for all, un
voncc more, III not! sif three hund-
red dollars for aise schurch to Got
Now, if Got vonts to tGnlher it down
fy, just hy Got, let him thunther away !!
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
Ilp. QRs., ARKANSAS STATE MiLIrIA.l
Little Rock, Jan. u, 1873.

llp. QRs, ARKANSAS STATE MILrTIAl
Little Rock, Jan. u, 1873.
General Orders No. o.
l. Under the instructions contained Ia gen
cral orders No. 6 from the headquarters ofthe
Governor and Commandern-Chi the or
ganization of the Militia oftlic State will pro-
grcss until thoroughly completed under the
existing laws OF the State.
III. Each District Commander will see that
in each county of his district an officer, not
above the rank OF Colonel, shall be assigned to
duty to superintend the organization Of the
State Guard and the enrolment Of the Re-
serve Militia of his county and the officer so
assigned to duty In each county will assign
the requisite number of subordinate officers
to duty and see that the entire militia of his
county is enrolled. and will cause to be mus.
tered In the companies oi State Guards and
the volunteer companies in his county. and
forward through his District Commander
their muster rolls, as also the rolls of the re-
serve militia, AS required by chapter 06 OF
Gantt's Digest of the statutes of the State
By ordero
Maior-Gencral r. G. NEWTON.
Commanding Arkansas State Militia
A. BELDING Col. and A. A.. G..
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
MUSIC MUSIC 4!

We are requested by Prof. DeCourcy to an
hounce that he will spend a few days in Van
purcn a soon, for the purpose oftuning pianos
ihose needing his services, can leave orders
win our local. The Professor would get up
%uhi-weckly class for instruction on the or
~" ana piano. Terms according to number
pupils Persons desiring to enter such q
e'ass' will please send their names to this Of
"ce' IL Is needless for us to say anything In
eonhendation Of Professor DeCourcy's mu'
'"u' .,a capacities. 1t Is enough to say that he
,"' put IN AN appearance rs soon rs a SUM-
''cht number of pupils are enrolled.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
Van lauren
Steam Ferry.
LsE1tA
80
U. :. Mail Stage Routc--tsu'ckcs
and best Crossing Oh tho
Arkansas River.

TTNfIE well known and' long estah'sn.s
Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas. - hOw
under the charge Of the subscriber. Tne gf0>
p,ietors having recently pat on Large New
Steamboat, anil aitl, careful and experienced
Ferry men. they feel confident that uhey cab
give universal satisfiption to the trnveiinK
public. Their aim will be to meet tn IN.
creasing demands OF the large cmisranttrav.
81 to Texas.
The St Louis. aud sherman, Texas. U. >.
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which - :
good guarantee that 1t l. the shortest as well
as the best route for travel Of all kinhs.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 20a wagons and teams
per day. aud no retention on either bank need
ln expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides OF
the river. and no pains Ill he spared to ac.
commodatc the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
n, B.-F1Ty Accounts must De sefttss
| Mpnthiy-No deviation from this rale.
II. c. RIO BARDs, Proprietor.
! Van Buren,, Feb. 4, 73. IT
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
Parts |, II and Ill arc just Published.
THE ART JOURNAL.

Complete in IL monthly parts, lat 81 each. Re-
producing the best full-page illustra-
tons from the eatlier volumes
of The Alsine.
Each monthly rart will contain six superb plates
with accompanying descriptive matter. and
whether for binding or framing. will be entirely
beyond competition in price or artistic character.
Every nn,ression will be most carefully taken on
the finest toned paper, and no pains will bespared
To make this the richest production Of n press
which has won, in maryolously short time, n
worldwide reputation.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-27
A Prescription for the Cure of Drunken
ness

There is a curious prescription in Eng.
land for the cure OF drunkenness, by
which thousands are said to have been as.
sisted in recovering themselves. The rec
ipe came into notoriety throagh the eff
forts of John Vine Hall, father of Rev
Newman Hall and Capt. Vine Hall, com
mander of the Great Eastern Steamship
He had fallen into such habitual drunken
ness that his utmost effort to regain HIM
self proved unavailing. AT length he
sought the advice of an eminent physi
clan, who gave him prescription, which
he followed faithfully foI several months,
and at the end Of that time he had lost
all desire for liquors, although he had iol
many years been led captive by most
debasing appetite. The recipe, which he
afterwards published. and by which SO
many have been assisted to reform, is as
follows: SuIphate of iron, grains
magnesia, 10 grains; peppermint water
III grains; spirit of nutmeg, one drachm
to be taken twice a day" This prepara
ton acts as tonic aud stimulant, and
partly supplies the place of the accns
toned liquor, and prevents that absolute
physical and moral prostration that fol
lows sudden breaking of from the use
of stimulating drinks.