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they'll come back"
ooh, how happy we should be-
said Lizzie "and II might he, It's
as II tho good things were all coming
at once by magic, as they do in the
fairy stories used to read when ] was
q child, Why didn't VIC rcaa that
Bible 7"
But now they are in town, and they
trudged on, arm In arm, he thinking
all the while Of the packet Of notes
in his coat pocket and they were at
the bank, and ushercd, at their request
into the presence Of the manager
himself lie knew Anthony well by
sight, and shook hands with him
kindly.
"What can do for you 7" he said
expecting some petition for aid but
Anthony answered with laugh;
"Why, sir, something that will sur.
prise you, Folks don't usually come
from tho poor house TO deposit five
thousand dollars; bnt that's what
we're here for today, Luck has turn.
ell tor me. You remember my poor
Aunt Dorothy Double
Then hc told his story. Then he
drew from his pocket the packet of
notes and gave II to the banker with
n smile but no smile crossed the
other old mans face. lie had shut
his lids hard and tight and looked
pilitully at the two old people.
"Why what is the matter'" cried
Anthony. "Nothing can be wrongF
"My friend" said the banker, 81
had rather any one else had the task
of telling you-but something is very
wrong
"The creditors can't have any claim
on it, said Anthony.
"They are all dead" said the bank
er. "Your Aunt Dorothy might have
saved her farm with less than half
this moncy-women do such foolish
things but this money is worthless.
The bank which issued them broke
twenty years ago They are so much
paper, nothing more.
"It I'd read the Bible through when
you wanted me to Lizzie" said
the old man, sit would have been all
right. Come ! They'll shut us out if
we're not back by dusk. Back to the
poor house. Come Lizzie
He rose and fell backward.
The banker seated him in chair
and touched bell.
Bring some water" he said to the
bov who answered 1t.
The old woman held her husbands
head against her breast.
"IIe's so disappointed, you see, she
said. "He has such dreadful luck"
Another gentleman had stepped
into the office--a stranger, with his
hat in his hand.
SIS this Mr.. Jessop?' he said to
the banker. 81 came to inquire whe.
ther you knew some one l am looking
for-an old couple now. Oh, / beg
pardon, an accident p
mo" said the old woman, 'poor
Tony is just little faint. 1t was such
i'll luck, you see. Oh-it cant be
Jerry ?"
eyes, MOTHER" said the man, ''it is
Jerry, come at last, and this is fatber?'
"Tony," cried the old woman,
chatting the pale hand, 'Tony, here's
better than money! Jerry--our Jerry
has come back !"
But Tony's i'll luck-the result OF
his own shittlessness-had followed
him until the last he died with know
ing that his son had returned to him.
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Washing with fresh buttermilk-- a
second time, if necessary - is highly
recommended as sure death to lice
on cattle.
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!,
They soon grow old who grope for goid lt
In msrls where all 10 bought aud sold
who live Tor self aud on some shelf
In dsrkened vaults hoard up their pslf,
Canlered and enusied oer with mold,
foF thsm their youth itself ID old,
III,
Thoy ne'er grow old who gather gold
Where Spring awaEea and flowers unfold
Where suns arise In Joyous skies,
And all the soul within their eyes,
For lhem the immortal bards have sung
For them old age itself ID young
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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

TsB- The " Elevator Caraall & Vince.
Ter, is on our table It is a handsome
thirty-two column paper. They have
the energy and ability to make, as we
are confident they will, capital paper,
and we think they viii, after beating
about among the " Independence and
no party-issues, for year or SO, fall in.
to ranks tremendously, with the great
Democratic party of the country. Their
salntatory closes as follows:
FourthIy, we think we have, under
the existing laws Of the country, right
to publish Il newspaper, and ask our
friends (and, in fact, all Northwest Ark.
ansas, and a large number Of the citi.
zens OF the nations west should be inclu.
ded as our frionds) to subscribe, and we
are confident that they will not regret
it, Us we expect to publish a paper lol
the particular benefit of the common cit.
liens Of the country, and have THEN
rights and interests iavorably consider.
ed and the poor mans cause shall be
represented, aad while we shall not idon
tify ourselves with any political party
we shall, financially, advocate the in
crease Of the currency to ut least from
thirty 10 forty dollars per capHa-not
Immediately, but by moderate increase,
us the business OF the country demands
And we shall also favor the repeal of the
Banking Law, and urge the necessity oil
the working men thinking for themselves
and selecting good honest men from their
number to represent them in the offices
to be filed by the clectors--but entirely
opposed to any movement tending TO
commuuism-belioviug that every man
should work in some way to obtain a
ha-- would -.'-----------
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APPOINTMENTS.


Fort SMITH DIsTRrcr--S. II. Babcocll,
Z. +.
Fort Smith Station-V. V. Harlan.
Fort Smith Circuit-C. W. Wyatt.
Greonwood--B T. Grows.
Sugar Loat--S. S Key.
BoonevIIe--J. l.. Hayes.
Wadron-W. Il. Fair, ii. W. Brooks
Paris-F X. llarton.
Danville-J. Loving
Bluhton-J. +, Martin.
Walnut Trcc-A. +. Melton.
Charlcston--J B, Hickman.
Fourcho-L. J. Lasley.
GAINESVILLE D1sTRIcr-I. l.. Burrow
p. T..
GAINESVILLE Station-B. II. Great
house.
East GAINESVILLE Circuil-To be sup
piled by 7. j, Reynolds.
West GAINESVILLE Circuit-To be sup
piled.
Dover-W. II. Matheny.
Altus-A. II. Williams.
Ozark Station-B l.. Ferguson.
Ozark Circuit. p. Galloway.
Webb City-II. Pickett
Pleasant Iill-W. j. Wood.
Van Buren, and Alma j, W. kaigler
(to be transierred)
Van Buren, Circuit. w. Bryant.
Mountainburg- -- England.
LEwIsBuRG DIsTmcT-W. J. Dodson
| p. 4.
Lcwisburg--B. Williams.
Dardaneilc S'ation-J. HARRISON.
Dardanele Circuit-W. w. Anderson
Springfeld-J. H. Massey.
Quitman-T, J. Smith, Michael Martz
Clnton-R. NJ. Tydings.
Point lemove--J. NJ. Floyd.
Mount Nenon-A. c. Ray, J. j.
Wyche.
Perrysille-W. II. W. Burns and one
to be supplied.
RusselIvillo-W II. Corley.
ia. Peoples, President Of Quitmar
College.
FAYETTEVILLE DIsrRIcT-J. ]. Roberts
7 +.
Fayetteville Station-F. A. Jcffett.
Fayetteville Circuit. A. Walden.
Boonsboro-.To be supplied.
Whey Grove--J F. Hall.
BentonvilIe--W. J. Stone, Robert
Stark.
Center Point--P. B, Summers.
Huntsville--D c. Summers.
Boomfeld-P b. Hopkins.
lilinois--D. c. Ross.
kingston--E A. Setter.
White Rivcr-B. i. Mitchell, Ito b,
transie,TedE
Clifton MissIon-Thomas A. Martin.
Boston Mountain--J NJ. Woodlum.
lELLrvnIE DIsrRicr--J. NJ, Clayton
| p. T..
Ycllville Circuit-M. s. Williams.
Valley Springs-H, c. Jolly.
Bellctonte Crcuit-A. Matthews.
Harrison and Bellefontc Station--R
/ S. Hunter.
/ Carronton-S. J. Dykes.
] Berryvillc--R. ". Gondclock.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

70 Passengers going East, on the Little
Rock and Fort Smith Railway, should get an
early breakfast before they start or take n
good lunch, for they will not get mouthfuI
un,il they get to kussellvilc. Mind that,
now Van Buren, Press,
When we take into consideration the bitter
luminosity that is encased in the carcass of
the editor of the Van Buren, Press we are
surprised to hear him give vent to such an
nnlruth as is contained in the above 1t is
generally known that the passenger and
freight trains going cast on tie little Rock
IL Fort Smith Railroad stop at Alma twenty
minutes for breakfast, and both of our hotels
have their tables In readiness, well-tilled with
the best the country can produce so that pas
sengers can supply themselves with a good
square meal for n very small sum. Mind
! that
We gathered our information from the
timetable Of the Railway, issued on
the list, which has RussollviIe marked
| Cd as the oAty oating-station between
here and Little Rock If the gambled
legged nincompoop OF the Herald knows
better about the running of the trains
than the Superintendent, then we were
mistaken. In writing the item, VIC did
not have Alma Station in our mind, but
only thought it great hardship that
travellers should take the train so early
in the morning, without an opportunity
for refreshments until arriving at Rus
sollvillo, which is the only point desig
mated BY the timetable for meals on
the road. Once for all, we say we have
no animosity' or prejudice against the
town Of Alma, or any Gifts citizens. We
admire enterprise and goaheadativonos,
wherever it may be found.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

ta~ The Pine Bluff Press pays Judge
Thomas Fletcher (of 1.incoln) the fol
lowing deserved compliment;
We publish, to-day, an interesting let
ter from our esteemed friend, Judge
Thomas Fletcher Formerly Of lincoln
of Little Rock. The Judge, who has
been President of the Arkansas Senate,
Acting Governor for time, and recent
" State Senator, is one of the most
graceful and purest writer's of our times
He is lawyer of acknowledged ability,
and gentleman of tho very first order
We have known Judge Fletcher for 20
years, and can say, without any tulsome
ilattery, that he is one of the most &C
complished gentlemen of the day.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

Lead llill--To te supplied by J. II
Wade.
Mountain Home-By 2. r. Fanzandt
Mountain View. s. Best.
Big Flat-To be supplied by J, Cart,
wright
Wiley's Covo--J, Z. Dunnaway
Marshall---T. r. Nichols.
Jasper Mission-W II. Baldwin.
7, a, Graham, transferred to West
Texas Conference.
II. II. c. Birmingham, transferred &c
Little Rock Conference.
Your friend IL. r. WTHEas
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05
Gold from Europe TO the United States,
A Washington special OF the 18th,

A Washington special OF the 29th, to
the St. Louis Republican, says:
Within the last week, over Il million
dollars in specie has arrived at New
York from Europe, to pay Tor wheat and
other produce that is being shipped
abroad, and us much more is expected to
arrive this week. The indications are,
as reported at the bureau of statistics,
that exports Of produce, this fall, will
be larger tban ever bolore, and, from
necessity, gold will have to be returned
in exchange. Hitherto a greater part OF
This exchange has been in United States
bonds, which are now scarce IN Europe,
and cannot be obtained for this purpose.
Secretary Sherman remarked upon this,
to-day, as one Of the many favorable
conditions for the resumption Of specie
payment on the first of January, and OK
pressed bis belief that things would
shape themselves in commercial circles
Of the country so that the much dreaded
event would occur without more than
commonplace effects. The balance OF
trade has been for so long, and contin-
ues to be SO largely in cur favor, that
gold will be plenty, and the demand for
it small, so that the effect Of resumption
will not be noticeable. The aecumula
ton Of gold in the treasury, is very rap
id, this month, and the balance OF coin
available for resumption purposes, will
be largely increased. The present con
dition Of trade is such, also, that the in
crease, next month, is expected to be
corfesponding'y iuIge.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

ns- The Scdaiia, No, Democrat, of
the 9th, publishes an interview with
Henry Dehr, a resident of Grenada,
Miss, who had the yellow fever during
its prevalence in the South He gives
his views of its origin as follows
Reportcr--What do you think of She
fever-what causes it
Mr.. Dehr: Insects, sir. That may
sound strange, but | believe there arc
animacum in the air, and they produce
the fever. II is disease that comes
from somewhere else. These animacu-
ln are visible TO the eye, and they are
inhaled by the victim. If they gain the
possession Of his system, they kill him.
1t is according to mans constitution to
a great extent. Some men will iuhale
more of these insects thah others. and in
most cases they lodge in the lungs, but
not in sufficient quantities to produce
sickness, while others die from them.
This is only n theory Of mine, and do
not know as there is anything known to
the scientific world to give il substan-
tial basis. honestly believe, however,
that these insects are the cause Of The
disease. Warmth nourshcs them, and
cold weather kills them.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

na5- About tho strongest summary Of
10y forry, rs round in the Lowell
Courier, published in Gen. Buffers own
town. 1t says:
when you see a strong, fiat money
man, you see man who used to have
money, but who has lost it man who
never had money, and wants it ; an am.
bilious politician who is on tho rampage
for votes or sorehcad office seeker
who wants to find u more accommodate
ing party than the one he has belonged
tor
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

ES- Miss Winlham, the young North
Carolina girl, who shot Hartman, the
Baltimore drummer, at Charlotte, on
Thursday, the 9th ult., was highly cul-
tnred, beautiful, modest, shrinking in
manner, and quite belle. But she pop,
ped Hartman, sure enough, and if there
WAS any shrinking, when she drew her
pistol, he probably did it. On Friday,
he died, and she gave birth to a child.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

Ras~ 1t is gratifying TO us, as we arc
sure it is to the many friends in Van Bn
rcn, of the Rev. w. r. Withcrs, that he
was unanimously acquitted of the charge
preferred against him at the Conference
of the IT. Il church South, held at Rus
sellville, last week. One of tho ab!est
ministers in the Conference, we hope to
see him occupy that high position for
which his ability and long experience SO
highly fit him.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05
rF D. D. Sanders, President of III,

EF- D. d. Sanders, President Of the
Board of Health of Memphis, has tele
graphed to DR.. Braysacher, President Of
tho Board of Health, of Little Rock
that the epidemic is at an end, and in
vitcs the return of refugees. Passenger
and freight trains are now running be
tween Memphis and Little Rock regu
larry, and our road makes close connec
lions AT .trgenta.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

Died in Yazoo City, Miss, Of yellow
fever Rev. W. c. Littlejohn, Deacon in
charge Of Trinity Church, in that City,
Mr.. Littlejohn had been Methodist
preacher Of some note in the Southwest
but from study, some two years, became
convinced of the truths of Catholicity,
and was baptized and confirmed by
Bishop Pierce at Batesville, Ark, and
sometime afterwards ordained Deacon in
Christ Church, Little Rock
He was fearless preacher Of the
Charch's doctrines, and is deeply regret.
tod by not only the Pensioners of Trim.
lily Church, but also by many members
OF the rarions denominations. Ala, DO
rest in peace, and wake to Joyful res.
direction
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

rT Under the new plan OF register
ING third-elass matter, samples OF goous
can be sent by mail st much less cost
than by express companies, a silk dress
can be sent through the mail for twenty
five cents, giving the purchasers IN the
interior equal advantages in trade with
the people who live in cities, The IN
come Of the post-olIico department Will be
increased by this now system.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

ET The Fort Smith Elevator takes its
position in favor of Hon. r. w. johnson
for United States Senator. There is one
thing the Independent Herald and Ele-
vator are agreed On, and that is that
Rob. johnson" is the coming man for
Senator.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

1t is said that over 10000 Canadians
cmigrated to tho United States. DURING
the past twelve months. Unless there i
better government over there, Canada
viii soon be left all forlorne.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

Eycol. Boggy Johnson, at Pittsburg,
on his way home to New York, sends us
the Post, containing the able speech
of cx-Gov. Hendricks, of Indiana, de-
livercd at Pittsburg, on the Goth ult.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

A blind man goes to the Indiana leg.
islature from Decatur county lie can
answer roll.call, but he cannot sec n mo.
ton when it is made.
Prof Goodwin Smith thinks universal
suffrage is a dangerous power: q The
man who cannot read and write" SAYS
Goodwin, should not vote"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05
Louisiana Politics.

A Now Orleans special TO the st, Lou
is Republican, Of the 30tb, says;
The State Registrar, this morning, as
tonished all by announcing as commiss-
toner's, TO count the vote, over one hun
dred Of the most prominent merchants
and bankers Of the city. Many seek eX-
emption, but he insists thai the appoint
ments arc made to secure a fair count.
A Republican, known to be fully intor-
med, to day predicted that that party
will not carry single district in Lousi-
ana. He says the selfish, and arbitrary
policy pursued by the returning board
crowd has completely denoraIzcd and
disorganizcd the party.
Castellanos and Cullom, the attorneys
of Wells and Anderson, We're forced mp
on the Republican convention as caudi-
dates for the First and Second Districts
by the Custom House. The same power
put two Republicans in tie Third Dis
trict against Aelllen, Democrat, and nom.
mated Tom. Anderson, Madison Wells
and Iudeng He says further, that the
same influence converted the Nationals
here, which have turned out hollow
mockery. 1t is understood the RepubIi-
can Committee will, tonight, issue an
address directing the negroes to vote as
they choose.
Gov. Nichols, tonight, issued tele-
graphic instructions IN all parishes
where registration books are stolen, to
permit suffrage, and to vote on quaIifca,
ton.
This evening committee of Conser
vatiec citizens bad long interview with
Gov. Nichols, at which, it is understood,
programme, guaranteeing sbsolute tair-
ness on election day, WAS arranged.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

Es- The Virginia bell punches have
been ringing. The returns indicate that
the State will have a revenue from them
for the fiecal year of s3l5,73S, and that
the revenue would reach almost mill.
ion dollars but for the cheating.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

IF Tho Republicans have nominated
W. NJ. Randolph for Congress, in the
Memphis District Hon. Case Young is
tho present incumbent, and is an indie
pendent candidate for reelection.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05

.IsiftIa- RoaAs g<axnlIe,: G4l.T :, n rrff 10
Canada, expresses himself hlghly pleas
ed with the way the people in that coun-
try speak Of Arkansas. lie brought
with him sixty seven families, and oca-
ted them on Grand Prairie, in Prairie
Counties. \ large German Lutheran
colony is making preparations for settle
ment on tho prairie, which, considering
the South's recent plague, and the read
mess with which people believe dorog.
tory rumors Of country, shows up very
cncouragingIy, There are six ministers
included, so there will be no lack ofspir.
iLnal entcrnriSe
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-05
Rev. w, B. l-ittIeiohn.

The following is from the Fort Smith
Herald. Rev. Mr., Littlejolin WIS pastor
of Trinity church, Of this place, Tor sew
oral months, and, rs Clergyman, won
the love and confidence Of his whole
congregation.
October 80, 1878.
Editors Daily Herald;
Will you be kind enough TO print the
enclosed notice During his brief stay
in Van BHrcn, Mr.. LittIcjohn made many
friends both there and here. He WAS It
man full of good works, and has now
gonc to his rest, having won the mar
tyrs crown. | had hoped that God
would spare him, but, now that he is
gone, thank God for the noble exam.
pies that he with so many others, has
set us who remain. May God make us
to be lke,minded with him and them.
FRANK b GILBERT.