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The Van Buren press., 1875-06-29
TIE UN.
Weekly, aud Daily for 1879.


tlNIlE approach Of the Presidential election gives
/ unusual importance to the events and develop.
mcnts of ls1j. We shall cndcayor 10 describe them
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ough newspaper All the news OF the day viii be
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The Detroit Police Court.

"Mv husband is sick. YOU know,
said Mary Shaw as she cemc out
ale is, eli = a ~-'''.t f
"Yes, on his dying bed Last night
after the doctor went away he took me
by the hand and SAYS he: MARY, !
haven't over one day more to live He
may be dead BY this time !"
"Mary,' said his hoaor, lifting up
his spectacles. this is the season of the
year for greens, isn't it p
Yes, your honor.
"Well, look at me, Mary, and see il
there is anything cowsllPpy or horse,
radishy about me
"No, Your honor.
"And yet you expected me to believe
that story, Mary. I've sent you To the
house of correction three times during
the last year, know that you are single
woman, and it gricvcs me to hear you 60
on with such yarn Don't you know,
Mary, that truth is mighty and must pre-
vail :"
She hung her head.
"It is, woman Falsehood is dark.
ness, but truth shines through it like a
silver ten cent piece sticking ont OF a
sandbauk The charge is drunkenness,
and | really wish you would come right
out and tell me the truth.
." will, sir wasn't drunk
Great alIiyators! but here's four wit
ncsstsm
IL didn't bring 'em here"
mo; the officer did, and all Of them
saw you drunk.
Judge, will you believe them afore
you will mc?'
81 will
And you'll send me upf'
IL will.
Can it be possible judge
1T can and it is. make it three
months. This will take in the circus
season, Fourth Of July and the steam
boat excursions, and all the strawberrie.
and cream you get this year won't ailec
your health
"Jndgc, you deserve 10 be murdered
for this. !"
Can't help that. Go in and sit down
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CAST THEM UuT.-Ifth-re are any diseases
which deserve the name 9emsniac. Dyspepsia
Is one OF them. 1t racks and tears the sys.
tenn, like a veritable iend, and renders life q
burden. The medicines Of the dispcnsary
KRIS VEGETABLE ViSfGAR BIrTERs There
Is no form OF Indigestion or liver complaint
that can Withstand this potent tonic and al
terative. The newly discovered California
roots and herbs, from which 1t Is prepared, are
of more value to mankind than all the gold
OF the Pacific States.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-29
rS A Washington letter to the Louis
Vile Courier.J ournal SAYS:


vile Courer-J Journal says:
Liberty Bartlett, Of Arkansas, who, for
more than sixteen months, was a special
commissioner of the southern claims
commission. has filed with the judges of
that tribunal serious charges affecting the
integrity Of its clerk, now absent in Eu
rope. Among others is the charge sl
subornation Of perjury in the collection
of evidence. lie also, under oath, states
that the clerk is in colluson with certain
attorneys to expedite their cases. An
analysis Of his complaint leads to the
conclusion that this commission pays
more money to the attorneys practicing
before it than ever reaches the pockets Of
the honest southern claimants. IL his
complaint is not given an investigation
by the court, the complainant will file the
charges with the president. The epinion
has long prevailed that the court is mere
ly an expensive luxury to sustain its
judges and other officers.
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Van Buren
Steam Ferry.
-
U. 5. Mail Stage Route--Quickes
and Best Crossing on the
Arkansas River.

TTNIE well known and long establishes
Ferry at Van Buren. Arkan sas, Is nov
under the charge of the subscriber. Inc eRIo
prictors having recently put on u Large New
Steamboat and sirh careful and experiences
Ferrymen. they feel confident that they cs.
give universal satisfaction 20 the travehn&
public. Their aim will be to meet Tn IN.
creasing demands of the large emigranttrav'
81 to Texas. :,
The st Louis and Sherman. Texas, L. D
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which 's =
good guarantee Tint it is the slortest as wei
as the best roGte for travel of ali KINDS.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat o."
, the river, and can cross 300 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
bc expected Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides OF
the river. and no pains will he spared to ac-
| commodatc the public. We shall strive &"
| continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
N. B.-t1Tv Accounts must cs setHec
! Wonthly-No deridtiop from This rule.
II. G. RO BtRDs, Proprietor.
| Van Buren,, Feb. 4. -. II
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SIAsoNABLE Foop.-Thc wholesome
ness Of food depends nearly as much on
the time it is taken, as ON the quantity,
We have grown SO luxurious in our
physical rs well as mental tastes that VIC
are constantly tempted to eat things out
Of season. Yielding to the temptation, as
We often do, we pay the penalty, soon or
late, in temporary or chronic derange
mcnt of our health. The meat which is
excellent in cold, may not he desirable
in warm weather; fish is best during
spring and early summer; vegetables and
fruits are nutritious when they are fully
ripened by sun and season, and not arti
ficially stimulated Nature knows what
she is doing; she furnishes for every lati'
tude the productions littest for such lati
tude. We need variety, not 80 much at
one time as from time to time. The deli
cacies Of the season will not hurt us, but
the delicacies out Of season certainly will,
il long continued.
The appetite so jadcd rs to crave oys.
ters in July, or strawberries in Decem
ber, needs careful correction by the adop.
ton Of the simplest habits. The palate
naturally relishes what nature has at
hand As rule, not only is the sim
plest food the best food, but the most
appetizng. There is no difficulty in de.
termining what we should eat, since the
products Of our climate show us plainly
month by nsnth. Fish, flesh and fruit,
by their pumpness, tenderness and ripe
ness, themselves denote when they are
ready to be eaten A sound stomach
will profit by whatever an unspoiled pal
ate enjoys. Scribner's Monthly.
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RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY MoRNISG
'he river Is falling slowly. with 2]a feet
the bars
EAhe Maumcllc. from Little Rock, arrived
pndar mNrning at II O'Clock.
ihe ETA Hughes arrived Monday afternoon
Pd goes down to-day.
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EF- Pin 'em back, ladies; pin 'em
back! Don't he ridiculcd out of darl.
ing fashiom, even if it did originate
among the dcmi monde OF Paris, Pin
'em back draw them tight and tighter.
Sit sidcwisc, resent impertinent stares--
in short, just have your own sweet way
as usual We can stand it, if you can.
Pin 'em back
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A patient waitcr--a young doctor.
The Southern Mail Route Across the
Continent.


The St Louis Republican Of the 22d inst,
says:
Mr.. n. Kcrns. the contractor for carry
ing the United States mail along the Rio
Grsnde route to California 10 In the city, hav-
ing Just arrived from San Antonio Texas.
which place he left on Tuesday last. The
eastern section of his route extends from
Brownsville. opposite MatamoraS to Corpus
Christi. 100 miles along the Rio Grande. Con-
siderable apprehensions are entertained for
the safety OF the mails. which leave three
times week. from the Mexican raiders. Be-
tween Fort Concha and FL Paso, there Is lit
tie fear Of disturbance, as there 10 = force OF
Texas rangers guarding the line, MIR. Kerns
has passed through eighty counties In Texas.
The crops are splendid. although there has
been no recent fall Of rain Considerable ex-
ci tement prevails along the border counties.
in anticipation of rai'is from the Mexican cat
tie stcalers. Mr.. Krrns leaves here for San
tiago on the California coast. to look after the
interests Of his mail route In that direction.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-29
Attention Farmers.

The steamer ELLA HUGHEs will pay
IS cents u bushcl for good Wheat, dc
livered in Van Burcn. and furnish sacks
to put it in. 3w.
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E1- The simple faith Of a Virginia
Christian is aided by his faith in man. he
was asked il he thought Stonewall jack
son was in heaven. Wall, =" said the
old gentleman, II reckon he is if he
started for that place. lie always man,
aged to get round in time. /"
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EF The Atlantic cotton mills, Of Law.
renee, Mass, employing 1850 operatives,
will shut down on account of the dull
market on the 10Th Of July, and remain
closed till September lst.
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Now York City and Arkansas
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REPRESENT

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ing, 4i6 Broadway, New York.
Mcssrs. J.. Straus & Son, Crockery. China
Glass, Lamps. DC. A Warren st" n. Y.
W. j. Largin will spend most OF his time
in New York city. where he will be prepared
TO MI all orders in every line; while X. I.
Iargen will remain in the State tor the pres
ent, exhibit our samples and forward orders.
etc. All first class merchants solicited. Sat-
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'ALLERf when you want good Pho
'graphs No. lao Garrison Avenue,
prt Smith, Arkansas. june 1T
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ren, at 81 per bundle. They are the best
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Public Schools.

Mr.. EDITOR: Inquiries being frequently
made in reference to public schools, for the
information Of the residents Of the district.
would request the publication Of the follow.
ing statement:
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~ THE UTHORiTY or FEVERYBODrNa
4 PROOF---2O TO /.
The sales of Wcbsters Dictionaries throughout the
country In 1873 70 times large as the sales of
any other Dictionaries. proof of this we will send
to any person, on application, the statements Of
more than 100 kscers from every section of tn
county. Published by q. 4 Z. MERRIAM, Spring
field, Mass.
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MR.. EDITOR: Inquiries being frequently
made in reference to public schools, for the
information of the residents Of the district,
would request the publication OF the follow.
ing statement:
At the beginning of the Sep
tember term Tor the year
1913 there was in the Treas d.
ury IN state scrip subject
to draft, S9J135
District school tax for 1873, 2lsg.56
state school tax for 1873, 49,
3jS32l
Less treasurer scommissions, 2,ll
Total. 1851 10
Which realized in Currency sll9s, 20
From Peabody fund SSUU, less ! per cent.
for cashng draft. T92, 90
Received for tuition, rent etc., etc, $500
District tax for 1874 State
Scrip, s226l, As
Accrued interest, H,s9
2276,4
Less treasurer's commission,
and clerks fees, el,45
s22l4.ss
Sold S22li, SO which realized in Currency, 9l9l7
Total receipts, s2e6s 43
The board decided-on having two terms of
months each for the years 1879 and 1874
The expenses were as follows:
Teachers salaries. s22S0,OO
Interest on deferred payments &.72
incidental expenses to date, 1882,
s2s7499
Cash on hand, 93A
S296s, ,43--s296s, As
The Board of Directors have usually al
lowed fifty dollars per annum for services
rendered by the secretary of the board. and rs
no payment was made for the year 1874 at the
expiration Of the year 1875 there will be due
one hundred dollars. leaving a deficit Of Sc 80.
This leaves the board about free from debt,
but without one dollar OF resources. All they
have now to depend on is the tax to be col
lected FOR the year 1875. II no change Is made
in the law in reference to the payment of
school taxes and they may still be collected
in State Scrip our income Will be very small
as considerable shrinkagc in the value Of
real estate may be looked for as compared
with former years. From the above state.
ment the cost of the schools per annum 40
months). at the present rate of teachers wages.
will be 1890 SO in addition to which it will
be necessary to rent or build house for the
Primary school. As the Episcopal church is
now using its house for religious services.
One thing appears to be very certain that a
five mill TAX even if paid in Currency will not
support our schools.
CHAs +. HARVEY, Secretary
Board OF School Directors.
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-09-23
SeTerance Etenss.

Light frost here nipped some garden vegetables stop
ped the growth Of but otherwise further damage
Typo" who to have superseded Paul Bayard'
rs correspondent of the St. Joe Herald tells how the
ohceseekers working the wires at this place and
concluded by saying it is amusing to watch their
ments. We glad he has been able to find out SC
much In fact little interest taken in
an election at this time We some parties
laying the wires for Justice of the Peace for the
Office of Constable; but beyond that hear nothing
that really amounts to anything. However the prop
er time there viii be proper made and in
due form.
1t is generally understood that John MCGEE will take
premium at our County Fair. john will catch you
yet
More frost Monday night If it keeps on good by to
late corn.
John MauIitzIus returned from a trip out West on
Monday last He reports fine crops West and business
Of all kinds in a iourishng condition.
Elder Gardner of Oregon No.. has in connection with
Elder Starr been holding series meetings at Rippey
Hall, the past week The meetings very interest
ing and well attended.
School is in fun blast-Prof Carpenter teacher
Joe. Lesenring boy we used to tussel with and an
acquaintance of fifteen years of ours stopped over
day last, with He is travelling for mercantile
house of Philadelphia Joe is an honest upright man
one in whom any person place implicit confidence 1t
seems good to meet old friends like him-one who helped
when in need, and cannot help speaking
good word for him. Joe come again. May you always
be as gay and as light of heart you