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ON LY.

Only an angry word perhaps 1t was
spoken thoughtlessly, but II carried grief
to the heart already discouraged by I'M.
kindness.
Only a kind word. but 1t comfo,ted
the broken heart and revived The dtoop-
ing spirit. II encouraged some erring
one to walk once more in the path OF
virtue.
Only a life 1t is short and feeling, bot
| II spent In wickedness 1t will bring an
eternity Of misery and woe, II spent do
ing good 1t will be but the beginning of
an eternal life OF happiness.
Only q sunbeam! but it frightened the
lovely flowers, and gave fresher hue
to the grass, and threw its rays Into
dark dwellings of poverty, carrying
gladness to the hearts Of their inmates.
Only a glass Of wine but IL dragged
a noble, talented boy to the lowest depths
of poverty and ruin. 1t broke loving
mothers heart, and brought fathers
gray hair in sorrow to the grave.
Only an hour! but II wasted every
day In idlencss will soon amount to a
great deal or precious time lost forev.
err. II spent in useful study or little acts
of kindness it will bring peace and hap
piness.
Only little grave! but 1t contains all
that is now left of mothers cherished
idol and fathers pride aud joy. Be
meath that little mound Of earth 10 sleep
ing the bright-eyed pet Of home now
desolate and sad
Only little child but 1t may become
good and able man or woman, or an
idle, useless member of society. 1t may
influence others for good, to work for the
Savior. tread the straight and narrow
way. or walk the broad read that leads to
destruction.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
AN ASTONISHING FACT.

A large portion Of tho American PEG.
pie are to-day ds ing from the effects OF
Dyspepsia or dsordered liver. The re
suit Of these diseases upon the masses OF
intelligent people is most alarming, max.
ing life actually burden instead Of a
pleasant existence Of enjoyment aud use.
fumes as it ought to be- There Is nc
good reason for this, II you will only
throw aside prejudice skepticism, take
the advice of Druggists and your friends
and try one bottle Of Green's August
Flower. Your speedy relief is certain
Millions of bottles of this medicine have
been given away to try its virtues. will
satisfactory results in every case. Yot
can buy sample bottle for 10 cents Il
try. Three doses. will relieve the wors
case. Positively sold by all Druggists
on the Western Continent.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

A couple of little fellows we're over
head yesterday as they sat in the sand on
the sunny side Of the schoolhouse, talk
ing as follows: Say. Tommy, did you
notice mother shake her head at me when
she passed the pie at dinner to.day 7"
Yes" answered his companion; "what
did she do that for 7" "She always does
that when we have pie and company. She
wanted me to refuse pie. didn'tthough,
this time. and when go home to. hit
I'll get this ear yanked about an inch and
half, and then comes the golldarndest
larupin on my bare legs. and all for that
stingy piece of pie"
A certain New York lawyer had his
portrait taken in his favorite attitude
standing with one hand in his pocket.
His friends and clients all went to see it,.
and everybody exclaimed, 90 how like /!
it's the very picture of him" An old far
mer only dissented-" 'Tain't like!' Elk.
claimed everybody, "Just show us where
faint like % "'Tain't. no 'tain't" re-
sponded the farmer Don't you see he
has got his hand in his own pocket !;
'twould be as like again if he had it in
somebody elsc's'
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

The New York Herald says: Mr.
Conkling has scored another victory
Last winter lie made himself the undoubt-
ed master Of the Republican party, and
Tuesdays election makes him master OF
New York. He will 60 to the senate for
another six years; but will he serve out
his term? The master of the Republican
party and the master OF the great state
of New York may prove in the conven
ton of 1880 a bigger man than old
Grant"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

A RoUGH REToRT-In the city of Hal.
flax there dwelt lawyer. crafty. subtle
and cute as fox. An Indian of the Mi
ami tribe, named Simon, owed him some
money. The poor red man brought the
money to his creditor, and waited, ex.
pecting the lawyer to write him re-
ceipt.
"What are you waiting for ?" said the
lawyer.
Receipt said the indian.
"A receipt" said the lawyer, !" Re-
ceipt! What do you know about re-
oeiptP Can you understand the nature
Of recipt2 Tell me the use Of one, and
l will give it to you"
The Indian looked at him q momen,
and then said:
"S'pose maybe die. Tine go to heb
en- me find gate locked; me see the pos
tie Peter; he say Simon, what do you
want p Me wants to get in He say
'Yon pay Mr.. j., dat money! What me
do2 | hab no receipt; hab to hunt al
over hell to find you"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

kE Germany turns out annually five
hundred and fifty doctors thoroughly ed
ucated, about one hundred Of whom emf
CRATE to furign parts.
Ey- Mr. Redhed writes to the Cincin.
natl Commercial that there is marked
diminution Of bitterness between the
TWO races in South Carolina.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
TIE BISON.

Three nine yoke ox-wagons, piled with
buffalo skins, from Fort Griffin. passed
through Jacksboro, fer Fort Worth, says
the Houston Telegram Of the 9th. This
is rather clrcuitous route we should
Judge. The receipts of buffalo hides at
Fort Worth has been immense dur ny the
last three years, numbering over 200, 900
annually. One wagon attached to an
other and both drawn by one team may
be seen almost any day during the winter,
loaded with these skins. Well organized
companies are formed for the purpose of
hunting these buffalo, with long range
guns the destruction Of these animals is
very great. A great deal Of the meat is
dried and brought to market, and is very
tender and juicy, if not too dry, and if
taken from young buffalo. The solid
flesh is cut from the loin and hind, quar-
tiers, and the carcass is left to bleach up
on the plains When the buffalos are
killed at distance from camp, they are
skinned and the bodies left. 1t would be
impossible to save one.fourth Of the
meat
These animals known as the bison or
buffalo ranged from the Arctic Ocean to
the Mexican Gulf; following the fresh
grass in their endless annual journey
They are now compelled to avoid the set
Elements which are springing up in the
midst of their boundless pastures aud
also to cross the Union Pacific, and other
railroads extending to the Rocky Noun.
tains.
They are retireing before the march of
civilization, and are being 80 rapidly kill
ed off that in few years their pastures
will he occupied by cattle and horses -
Shreveport Times.
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rT Geo. Phillips was found dead in
his bed on Sunday night the l2th at Gin
cinnati. An inquest developed the fact
that his death was caused by having drunk
large quantities of whiskey. A post
mortem revealed the presence of hail
Gallon of whiskey in the stomach, and
floating on the top four large oysters
formed a valve which prevented the
whiskey from coming when he sttemted
70 relieve his stomach Of its presence.
Hence his death,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

@- The head rabbi of the Ghetto was
buried with public pomp at Rome on the
18th ult and the procession was the first
Of the kind In that city.
e. Some Of the Christian brethren
who howl about the "red shirts" Of South
Carolina wouldn't know themselves in a
white shirt. .-Boston Post.
T The Mexican government pays
$50 head for European immigrants who
will settle permanently at Mesade Coron.
eles. As soon as the immigrant is per
manently settled he can draw on the Gus
tom house at Very Cruz $50 for himself,
$50 for his wife and $50 for each child
over four years of age. The arrange
ment is for ten years from January last.
An art critic going into gallery in a
state of mild inebriation to criticise some
pictures, saw himself in glass, and tax
ing out his note book, writes as follows
q" First room head Of drunkard, no sig
nature; has great deal of character, red
nose remarkably truthful, Must be a
portrait from life; think I've seen that
face somewhere" Paris Figaro.
"Captain, please give me light said
a private at camp. Certainly, my good
man but if we we're in the regular army
such liberty would not be allowable. y
lis that so I" said the private; "but il
we were in the regular army,you wouldn't
he oaptaiu. Derhaps'
fS- Lamp wicks soaked for quarter
of an hour in vinegar, and then dried
before being put into a lamp, will not
smoke.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
What Ruins Cotton Gins.

Thousands Of cotton gins are needless
ly injured, if not entirely ruined by one
simple cause That cause is permitting
moat or lint cotton THAT is cotton that
has been once ginned,) to be mixed with
seed cotton and passed through the saws
the second time Such lint cotton catches
in the teeth, CLOVIS the saws, dulls the
teeth, and bends or breaks the ribs,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
Have You Headache?

One cents worth OF Bsiley's Saline Aperi-
ent will cure you. Have you acid stomach
or heartburn? Half cents worth Of Bal
ley's Aperient will cure you. Have you con-
stipation? Two cents worth OF BaIley's Sa-
line Aperient will relieve you. Are you bill
ions? Three certs worth Of Bailey's Saline
Aperent viii remove all bIlliousness. Are
You dyspeptic? Bailey's Saline Apericnt will
do you good. 1t Is pleasant and cooling
pnrgative. and foams like soda water. Its
pleasantaess makes 1t quite tavorite among
the ladies. For sewing-women. factory girls
and all WAC lead closely confined life. its
and constipation. Only SO cents per bottle.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
A WOman's Name.

Gulnarc means the blossom Of the pome-
granate. Nearly all female names signify
flowers, scents, or other ornaments or luxu-
ries which abound In their hyperbollcal pae-
try. During these modern times Ideas have
been caught from the Orient. and the same
significance Is given to the name English Fe-
male Bitters. IL implies u restoration to
health. radical cure of all those chronic de-
engagements and Irregularities that affiiet the
female sex. II implies quick and powerful
action over fcfiale troubles. Itimplics rcseo-
ring old and young females to their natural
condition. and no lady should fall to use them
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G6- ALL WOOL CASHMERES, Is t
0 cts, at AUSTIN Il BouRLAND's.

~ cts., III AUSTIN DOu HLASD b.
We are glad to say that DR.. A. NJ. Bour-
land. who has been, and is still. confined to
his bed. is much improved, and hopes to be
up. the last of the week. We. as well as his
many patients, have missed him, during his
sickness.
Quite number we're off for the State
Fair. yesterday morning. Mrs DIR. Duval
Of Fort Smith, took the train, here. Mrs
SHIRLEY and her little boy, Misses Hathaway
and Smith. Misses Fannie Scott and Fannie
Durham. Messrs. j. l.. Austin and Phillip
Scott. Captain J. D Hawkins and wife. Col.
Gran. Wilcox Judge Jesse Turner, Hon, b.
j Brown, and drummers without number,
left thif morning.
E Call at AUSTIN T. BouRLAND's and
see those handsome CLOAKS.
1r---i..-., .-. a-
been In Van Buren, for two or three weeks,
and who bid in the Callahan Mill property
for the surviving partner-Mr. Prentiss. of
Boston, likes the place, and its surroun.
dings, so well that he has concluded to locate
and become citizen. He and our good friend
Prentiss have doubled teams. will operate
the Callahan Mil to Its fullest capacity.
Therni no better mill In the State. and we'll
managed, is b ound to be a successful invest
ment. We are glad to nave Mr.. Cleveland
with us, and If he will like our friend Prem
tss. drink good portion of Arkansas water,
with very little old rye" he will never
want to leave us. Success to you, boys.
pT WARD 4 OGDEN keep IMPORT
ED HAVANA CIGARS.
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cvWe failed to carry Ohio and Penn.
sylvania and almost lose Indiana, on the
boasted imitation policy; and We lose
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
These great Eastern States, with Indiana
and the Southern vote can elect the next
President; but like the dog in the fable
we are losing the substance while grasp.
at the shadow.-Mobile Register.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19
|. R. & +. S. Railway.

On and after the 2lst of October, trains
will run on this road, leaving and arriving at
van Buren,, as follows:
Express and mail trains arrive at Van Blu
rem at 5 so p. m, and leave for Little Rock
III $50 a. m. Arrive ut Argenta ut $50 D
M. and leave at Z 40 a. m.
Freight trains arrive at 7: 05 p. m.. and
leave here. going to Argenta, at 6 40 n. m.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

81 The candidates for Unitod States
Senator in Alabama are George S. Hous
ton, L. B. Walker, James L. Pugh, TAU
Bradford, Peter Hamilton and + s.
Sykes. Their eyes are on Spencer
seat vacant next March.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-19

~ New Mexico runs to sheep. Her
sheep are valued at 81, 100000. Colora-
do has whole million worth, too. Ar.
kansas prefers dogs to sheep, 1t we are to
judge by the acts of the last ligisla
tura
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For Sale.

A secondhand Opentop BUGGY n
HARNESS, PRICE $40, cash. Apply a
his Office, I'm
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% Call at AUSTIN Il BoURLAND's and
zee those handsome CLOAKS

pr WARD 4 OGDEN keep IMPORT
ED HAVANA CIGARS.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
A LOW RESORT IN H4RLEM CLOSED.

The Gayety Theatre, a low resort in Har-
em was closed by the police Thursday night. II is
in old Washington Hall the side Of Thirlave.,
between Observation-Disclosures y-sixth-st aud one
hundred-and-t wenty -seventh-st Last week Clinton
Eddy, a son of the late Edward Eddy, and John
Hammond formerly stage manager at NlblO's and the
Grand Opera House undertook the management and on
Thursday night produced the Female Bathers, Or, Life
of ConeV Island" The performance being immoral, De
tcctive Clark and Smith, with party OF policemen, who
were present I'm citizens Dress locked the doors,
and arrested the managers and performers They
gave their names John Hammond, Clinton Eddy,
Minnie Foster, Mary Smith, Hattie Bennett Sarah
Johnson Emma Johnson, Lydia Rose, and
Jane sill Yesterday, Judge BGDy held Hammond
and Eddy each default OF 81 900 ball. for trial at the
General Sessions The young women were held Tor good
behavior each I'm $50 ball. but Judge BiXby, moved ny
their tears finally released them ON parole Ihe girls
sta
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
LAnIES OUT.DOOR sPORTs.

THE STATEN ISLAND CLUB PLAYING CBoQUET AND
LAWN TENNIS, AND PRACTISING ARCHERY
The Ladies' Club for Outdoor Sports held its
first meeting yesterday afternoon the grounds Of the
Staten Island Cricket and Base Ball Club, at Camp
Washington. About 500 spectators were present, and
showed much interest in the games. At hafpast
o'clock the lady contestants escorted by the members Of
the cricket club appeared and began the games The
lower portion of the field devoted to crOQuet half
dozen sets occupying the ground the remainder was
used for archery and lawn tennis Among the ladies and
gentlemen present were Mrs. +. Weston the Misses
WestOp the Misses Williamson, Miss Hubbard, Miss
Whtedge Mrs j. g. Dale, Mrs j. Ii. Poole, Mrs. NJ. g.
HaughtOn Mrs J. c. Hender, and Messrs George
Yonnd, f. WhittOck, and many others. A number OF
carriages were filed with friends OF the contestants
There we're some extraordinary misses at archery but
in oquet the skill OF the ladies was well displayed
There were no prizes given, the affair was rather
reunion than keen competition The following officers
were elected President, Mrs. r. T. Robinson; vice
president, Mrs. j. G. Dale; secTet etary MISS kTeps;
treasurer Mrs. H. +. Alexander; directors MRS j. H.
Poole Mrs r. b. WhittemOre, Mrs. NJ. g. HaughtOD
Mrs ]. c. Henderson, Mrs. Sidney De Kay and Mrs.
George b. Ripley. The music was furnished by the
band OF Fort WadswOrth
These games viii probably be continued throughout
the season at regular intervals.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
EDIsoNs MARVELLOUS INVENTIONS.

BIS INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING THE HEAT OF
HEAVENLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN THE
TELEPHONE.
Mr.. Edison was visited on Thursday last at
bis home in Menlo Park by Professors Brackett and
Young OF Princeton College, and Professor Barker OF
the University of Pennsylvania, who were dosrous OF
examining his instrument for measuring heat Mr..
Edison has made several experiments with this appar-
Atus and has succeeded in measuring the ythouandth
part OF degree of heat Next month Professor Young
and Professor Bracket will 90 Colorado to observe
the solar eclipse and the usefulness of this instrument
Tor measuring the heat Of heavenly bodies viii then
be tested for the first time
Mr. Edison has also been working diligently at his
telephone He has lately perfected the receiver OF
The telephone that words spoken at distance Of 100
feet from the instrument have been distinctly heard
thirty rods away He recently placed telephone con
taning the mproyed receiver in his laboratory and
house. which Is than thirty rods distant The IN
strument laboratory placed at one end or tue
room and Mr. Edison retired to the other end ana MS
Words spoken in ordinary conversational tone, were
distinctly heard in the other telephone at his residence
One difficulty met with in the experiment was tnat the
other sounds in the laboratory were also transmitted
through the instruments but they did not destroy the
lOund of the inventors The resistance thus over
come by the sound equal to that encountered IN
rsyersng 100 miles of wire when the words are spoken
directly into the receiver"
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
DELusIONS OF LuNATICs.

AN INSANE MAN filings A BUNDLE OF PAPERS AT
CHIEF-JUsICE DAILY - MRS. HoRTHs CRAZY
FANCIEs
George w. Chalmers is the latest addition
to the number Of unfortunate unacs who haunt the
courts He very quiet neatly dressed and respecta-
bic looking man. He is tall and thin and wears gray
clothing. He has grayish eyes, ightbrOwn hair and a
that is refined in appearance. His halucnatOn Is
the police In conspiracy with certain Commu-
nists labor agtaOrs 20 drag him naked through the
streets He has been fequentng the courts Tor some
weeks to obtain protection Ordinarily he sits quietly
until he opportunity to address the Judge, when
he rises yields TO the suggestion OF the court
officers TO withdraw Yesterday he was before Chief
Justice DAY. and the ChirfJustces refusal to hear
him. lie threw papers him with the remark that he
was like other judges liar and trickster He
arrested and taken to the TOmbs and committed by
Justice Morgan TO await examination by the physi-
clans TO his sanity.
Mrs ry A. HOrh, living I'm Lnden-ave., near West
sdeave., jersey City Heights, who created sensation
recently in Plymouth Church prayer-meeung,
by mterruptng Mr.. Beecher, has been sent TO
the Hudson County Asylum for the Insane at
Snake HI. She has visited the Police Headquarters
several times, OF late and complained that her family
was annoyed by ramps, who had nsued her daugh-
ters. ordered under arrest by Chiet OF Police
Nathan, who told By her husband that they have
children and that his wife insane. she viii DC
examined by County Physician Converse and VIII
probably be sent TO the New-Jersey state Asylum
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
THE MURDERED BURGLAR.
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE CORONERs JURY AT
YONKERs.

TESTIMONY BEFORE THE C0RONER's JURY AT
YONKERS
Coroner Hughes, of YOnkers, yesterday be-
gan an inquest upon the body Of George Howard
found on Tuesday about two miles from Non-
kers with two bullet holes I'm the head and a
revolver by his side. Roundsman Joseph T.
Johnstone, Of the Yonkers police force, testified
that the legs and Of the dead man lying quite
straight the body found at first sight he sup
posed the man was sleeping; pistol and misshaped
bullet were found the body. Detective Richard
King, of this city. Identified tho body as That OF
George L. Howard, alias George H. Lester
burglar, who had lived IN New-York and
Brooklyn, and formerly I'm Philadelphia Dr. Val
entine Browne testified that one bullet entered
the brain at the back OF the left ear and this injury
caused death other bullet entered the right side Of
the nOsri aud came out at the back OF tho right
this was only flesh wound, and there was evidence OF
pistol having been discharged near the face
the witness did not think II was possible Tor the dead
have fired the two shots himself; he might have
the shot face with his left hand after ring
nj the back OF would have been unable
the other shot the wound would have caused
loss OF consciousness; it not possible N Howard
committed suicide for him 10 have laid himself out In
the orderly manner In which his body was found
Coroner Hughes stated that the Police were In
sion OF certain Information important 10 them In search
ing perpetrators OF the crime Tho jury rendered
verdict that Howard came TO his death by injuries he
received by pstOshot wound Inflicted by some person
or persons unknown to the jury
New-York tribune., 1878-06-08
TROUBLE ABOUT AN APPOINTMENT.

When Chief Engineer Hart, Of the Ridge
wood engines was informed Of his removal by the
Brooklyn Board Of City Works, on THURSDAY he refused
70 give his successor any information in regard to the
engines The eight assistant engineers sgnined their In
tentiOn to resign Chief Engineer Van Buren induced Mr.
Hart to remain until he could communicate with the
Commissioners. Commissioner Flaherty, fearing that
there would be dimcuty IN the new engineer taxing
pogsessiOU, secured the assistance or rounds
man and three officers Of the Twelfth P0hce
Precinct. At early hour yesterday morning, Com
fntssioners Flaherty and Bennett, accompanied by
Chef gneer Van Buren, Engineer Fry and corps OF
asSetaufs, went 70 the engne-hOuse. Among the new
ats was Mr.. LOretZ. one OF the who super
fnfended the construction OF one OF the engines.
A. Van Bnren handed his written discharge TO Mr..
Hart who with his assistants left the engine-house.