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The Van Buren press., 1878-11-05
An Obtuse Man.

She was a stylish young lady about II
years old, and to accommodate frient
she took the baby out for an airing. She
was wheeling it and down the walk
when an oldish man. very deaf, came
along and inquired for certain person
supposed to live on that street, She
nearly yelled her head off trying to an
sWer him, and he looked around, caught
sight Of the baby end said:
"Nice.child, that; Isnppose you feel
proud of him p
"Boy, eh" Well he looks Just like
you"
at isn't mine !" she yelled again, bu
he nodded his head, and continued:
Twins, Ell Where'e the other
one?
Despairing of making him understand
by word Of mouth, she pointed to the
baby, at herself. and then shook her
head.
"Yes-ves, see; t'other twin in the
house. Their father is fond of them, Of
course ?"
She turned the cab and hurried the
other way. but he followed and asked:
Do they kick around much nights p
81 tell you faint mine!' she shouted
looking very red ID the face.
"I think you're wrong there he an
wered.
"Children brought up on the bottle are
apt to pine snd die
She started on a run for the gate, but
befara che had nfanad it he came up and
asked:
Shave to spank m once in while.
supposea"
She made about twenty gestures in n
half minute, and he helped the cap
through the gate and said
sour children were all twins, and III
send my wife down to give you some adj
vice. You SEE
But she picked up Aower-pot and
flung it at him. He jumped back, and
as she entered tue house, he called
out.
"Hope insanity won't break out on
the twins p
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A In A..

Is new ard fast improving town, nine
miles east of Van Buren, on the line of
the L. r, & f. S. Railway, and is the cen,
ter of good neighborhood, and COM
mands a large trade There is steam
FIGURING Mill and Cotton Gin in opera
ton; several stores, hotels, a weekly
newspaper, and all the various kinds of
business usually transacted in country
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A gentleman being threatened with an
infectious fever, said to bis little son, who
in an atfectionate mood wished to en-.
brace him; lyon musn' hug me; you'll
catch the fever" Willie, standing back,
looked in amazement upon his papa, who,
by-the-way, is a pattern of propriety, and
quickly asked: why, papa, who did you
hugf"
SO many murderers about to be hang
ed "hope to meet us all in heaven" that
we have about concluded to start for the
other place.
II people will stick to the truth, of their
own kno wledge, when talking about uoigh-
bors, thcre'll be less talk.
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ARKANSAS n.yEW,

VIE woIl-kuown aud long. estb Al
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confident that they can give universal sati.ffs
te the travelling public. THAR aim will, '%
meetthe Increasing demands Of the lar
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The st. Louis and sherman. Texas II !,
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This Ferry has the largest and beet log..t
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Van Buren,, Feb i 10.
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CEDARVILIE,

Ten miles north Of Van Buren,, on the
stage road to Fayetteville, is place Of
considerable business, there being a
steam FIGURING Mill and ol-carding
machine in the vicinity.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY.

Asks the attention of all who are seeking
homes, to the attractions offered in the
way of fertile lands. to her facilities for
manufacturing, to her climate unsnrpass-
ed in heathiulness, and to the cheapness
of all the necessaries of life.
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DIVERS STATION,

On the Fayetteville road, is Is miles
north of Van Buren,, and has steam
mill and cotton gin, and is a good bust
ness point.
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.ARkLOE,

In the western part of the county, is the
location of a steam FIGURING Mill and
Cotton Gin and two stores.
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BELMONT in the eastern part of the
county, and MOUNTAINEERING in the
north western part, have post offices,
stores aud mills.
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Webb
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Some wretch has the audacity to re-
mark that the ladies deck their hats with
flowers in memory of the men who have
been killed by milliner's bills.
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One style Of hats for ladies is called
the Huzza" That is because it il
90 cheerful for the husband who pays the
bills.
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A new agricultural implement is an
electric light to aid farmers to harvest
Their crops at night.
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A peddler of homes and razor strops
boosted that they would sharpen up any.
thing that had an edge; whereupon a
byEtander pointed to pond near by,
said: LETS see you try 'em on the wa
ter's edge"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29
THE CATHOLIC FAIR.

Progress of the Holy Rosary Fair--Prises
to Be Voted For.
The ladies' fair in aid of the church of the
Holy Rosary is in progress at Pence Opera
House, and is being quite fully attended. The
ladies have surpassed themselves in their
efforts to please, and deserve the hearty recog-
milton of their friends.
The tables are handsomely ana taste
fully trimmed, and are in charge of
welcome their friends:
Holy Rosary table, in charge Of Mrs. W. York
and Miss Lizzie Sullivan.
The Altar table, in charge of Mrs. Powers
and Miss Kennedy.
The Sunday School table, in charge of Miss
Katie Kernes and Miss Nellie Daily.
The Confectionery table, in charge of Min
ME McCarty and Susie Daily.
The prize table, in charge of Laura Tousey
and James Kearns.
Mrs. McQuay furnishes refreshments for all
and meals during the day at Is cents each.
Among the articles to be voted for are a
Catholic Bible at the rosary table, to be given
to the most popular young lady. Among the
candidates are Miss Susie Daily, Miss Annie
Sweeney, Miss Mary A. Quinn and Miss Katie
McGurk
large American flag will be given to the
most popular society in the city, open to all.
Votes Is cents a piece. Also Autograph of
Father Matthew will be given to the most
popular temperance man in the town, and a
looking glass will be voted to the best house
keeper.
The fair is open afternoon and evening dur
ing the week, with music and other attractions.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBELETs.

Wheat prices unchanged.
Shipments of -four yesterday s,805 barrels
The water at Lake Minnetonka is falling at
the rate of an inch day.
Scarlet fever has once more opened up for
business in this city.
Wheat received, 1900 bushels; by rail, H.
300; by team delivery, $500.
The Westminster people had pleasant day
for an enjoyable excursion yesterday.
The attention of the authorities is called to
The watering trough in front of the city hall.
Work on the pipes for the water supply Of
the East Division will be commenced to-day.
Messrs. Ogden & Cooper are busy preparing
a series of excursions from Iowa during fair
week.
A social hop was given last evening at Bar
rows Bros, new store on Central avenue, East
Division.
Mistietoe Lodge No. III Druids, held their
regular meeting last evening and worked the
second and third degree.
Hermione lodge K. of P. has presented A. J..
Brown, of the P. o. news stand, with hand
some badge for his services to the order.
small boy, son of Frank Benice. was run
over by loaded wagon yesterday South
Seventh street and very seriously injured.
George Williams, employed in Mcneil &
Co.'s foundry, was severely burned on the feet,
| while carrying a ladle of molten iron yesterday
| morning.
The following officers were installed at the
| last communication of Minneapolis Chapter O..
E. S.: Mrs. Ellen Putnam, Association NJ.
| Mrs. u. A. Pratt. secretary.
Conveyances will be provided each morning
for ladies who go to the fair grounds to aid in
the work of decoration. Lunch can be taken
| and hot coffee will be provided on the grounds.
| The banks will be closed at - o'clock on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
next week, to allow employees to attend the
fair, and to encourage partial suspension of
| business.
| Parties who live in the vicinity of school
houses, and who will take teachers to board,
will confer favor by addressing Supt O. v.
Tousley by mail, stating location, accommoda-
| tions, etc.
| Some enterprising man is putting in res
taurant at Ill South Washington avenue for the
accommodation of strangers here during the
fair. The p.oprietors will be able to dine zoe
| people at once.
The Westminster excursion yesterday is re-
ported to have been very enjoyable affair, but
judging from their appearances when they ar.
rived home we should judge that their ''pleas.
ure was labor
The following commissioners were appointed
to appraise damages for property to be taken
for the Minneapolis Eastern railway, by the
court yesterday:
| G. W. Case S. E. Neiles, ]. G. Whitney.
| The first meeting of the commissioners will
take place next Friday, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. al
the Eastern railway Office, same building as
| the office of j. B. Bassett & Co.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29
RADICAL REFORMERS.
What the Young Republicans of Massach
sets PrOpOse--H0pe for Haues.

Wh0t tie Young Republicans of Massac7.st-
sets Propose--HOpe for Hayes.
Boston Special Aug. 26) to Chicago Tribune. I
The political campaign opened to-day by a
conference of Young Republicans at Worcester
The meeting vas attended by about seventy
i've gentlemen from different parts of the
State, all OF whom are known as strongly op-
posed to the machine in politics, and cense-
quently great attention is being paid to their
doings. They met in the parlors Of the Bay
State house, and beyond the representatives Of
the press none were admitted who did not hear
accredited letters. There were but two set
speeches, but the debates as to how to push
aside the trading politicians were frequent and
long, The purpose of the movement is to stir
up friends and neighbors to take an interest
in political questions, to work for the
election CT men who are sound
on the question of finance and other issues
deemed by them to be vital to the several con-
vehtlons, to influence the conventions to
choose as candidates honest men, and to work
for the election of such men. For these pur-
poses a general committee was appointed of
two In each Congressional district, to work in
harmony with the executive committee in Bos-
ton, winch Is IN turn to work in harmony with
the regular party committees These Young
Republicans hold the doctrine that the issues
dividing the parties during and following
one war are se1tled, the questions
of to-day being the currency and
civil service reform. They set forth, further,
that party allegiance should depend upon prin-
clple, and not fealty to persons and that
every voter should be politician, while Office
holders should be servants of the people and
not of party. No resolutions were reported,
the conference having an aversion to cutting
and drying their business, and committee
was appointed to prepare address to young
men, urging the necessity of earnest political
thought and action. The feeling of the meet
ing was strongly in faver of President HAYES,
and the address will probably contain an en-
dorsement of his administration. 1t is pro
posed to invite Gen. Garfield to make speeches
here, and judging by the effective work of the
young Republicans in the party, they will be
a mighty power in opposing Butlerism.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29
CITY COUNCIL.

streets to be Sorinkled and I,n7,roced---
$4,000 IN Bonds Ordered Issued---Fair
Ground Beer Tao $500.
Mayor Rand submitted communication re-
commencing that the streets leading to the
far grounds be placed in good condition, and
also, that some of the leading thoroughfares to
the gro unds be sprinkled during the fair.
On motion of Aid. ellison the streets were
ordered sprlnkled during the fair
that is, such as might be necessary.
The streets were ordered put in good condi-
ton.
On the recommendation of the MAYOR a.
steam fire engine was ordered located on the
grounds.
The officers of the Minnesota Mechanical and
Agricultural association asked to be relieved
from all taxes for articles sold on their grounds
during the fair. Laid on the table.
Petitioners asked that water main be laid
on University avenue, East Division. Refer
red.
Five lamp posts were petitioned for on Uni
versity avenue, East Division. Referred.
Six or eight other lamps were petitioned for
and referred.
Petitioners asked for the extension of the
! sewer on First avenue south from Third to
Seventh street. Referred.
The city attorney in a very sensible manner
gave his opinion that the council would be a
set OF asses to allow themselves to abate the
penalty on James Beams taxes, as they had
| nothing to do in the matter. Adopted as the
! opinion of the council.
The claim of E. B. Preston for $500 due on
| hose was referred to the committee on claims
! Several assessment rolls for laying side
walks were confirmed.
| The $40, 600 voted to be issued for extending
water mains to the East Division were ordered
to be issued, and to bear interest at the rate of
Z per cent, said bonds to run three years.
Aid. Barrows moved that a lamp post be re-
moved from in front of a saloon on Hennepin
avenue twenty feet to the front of the Y. NJ
G. A. parlors.
Two new lamps were ordered located in diff
ferent parts of the city.
| Aid. Walsh, from the committee on ordi.
nances, presented an ordinance amending the
license ordinance, the provisions of which are
that only 1875 shall be demanded for license fol
the sale of liquor during any fair The rules
We're suspended.
| 1t having been asserted that nothing but
| peer was to be sold, Aid. Smith moved that 50;
be stricken out and $40 inserted. Lost.
| Aid. Nelson moved that the sum of 1875 b,
stricken out and $50 inserted. Lost.
The ordinance then passed.
Aid. Watt called up the matter of the re
moval of the temporary bridge to the crossin.
OF Bassett's creek on Tenth avenue north
| 1t was ordered taken up, and the committee
on roads and bridges instructed to advertise TO
bids for the removal, the lowest bidder to b.
awarded the contract.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29

if released, be speedily purchased in lieu of
other securities less reliable and productive,
and that, too, without withdrawing dollar
from the active circulating medium of the
country.
Mr.. Sherman processes to care little
whether the banks are maintained or
not. His earnest plea in their
behalf is not begotten of Indifference. No
man would work so earnestly in a cause for
which he cared little. He is, despite his
protestations to the contrary, vitality inter-
ested in their maintenance, for the money
power whose plant tool he is know that
through the banks alone they can retain
their political power.
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ACCIDENT.

Falling of Ha1scood .e Co.'s Elecoto7-- TVal-
ter Tanner Goes Wsth it Four Stories and
Escapes With q Broken Lea.
Yesterday forenoon about 10 o'clock the ele-
vator in N. B. Harwood & Co.'s extensive whole
sale dry goods establishment fell from the top
most story to the basement-four full stories.
The shipping clerk, Walter Tanner, and another
employe, were engaged in bringing goods
from the uppermost story to the stories below,
when the main shaft broke and the elevator fell
clear to the ground with tremendous crash.
Lamar accompanied the machine to the bottom
and never put break until the last station
was reached, and then broke a leg. His IN
juries are not considered serious, however
which is wonderful considering the distance
$50 feet) fallen.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29

The Hennepin county Democracy cannot
be too watchful of the delegation which will
be sent to the district convention from that
county. There is no question relative to
the Washburn programme, and the plan
largely hinges upon sending Democratic dele
gates to the convention who will make a
weak nomination. We know what we are
saying when we charge that Washburn is en-
deavoring by the use of money to secure
delegates to the Democratic convention who
are secretly his friends, and lie is especially
trying to play that game in Hennepin coun-
ty. The staunch and true men of the party
should see that his game is frustrated.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-29

SAYS the st. Paul GLOBE: "As fast as a man
proves himself unworthy of trust in the Demo
cratic party he is invited to step down and
OUT If this is SO, the Democratic standard
of worthiness must be very low.-Phladelphia
Press. =
True; it is not as high as it ought to be,
but when an outcast is driven out to find his
proper level in the Republican party, his fall
is like unto that Of Lucifer when he made
his exodus from heaven and plunged through
the abyss of endless night to find place
congenial to his soul, where he might reign
Hecura.
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STRAIT has nothing to say. He obtained
1868 for three days services and expenses,
while he travelled on a pass and boarded at
the insane asylum. AS long as he has the
money he can afford to keep still. He does
not propose to be caught like the garrulous
Talbot and the pious Kerr, and convicted
out of his own mouth.