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The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01

The railroad companies ere thinking
about furnishing hot bricks for their pas
sengers. And yet some men will insist
upon wearing them cold, and in their hats
ct that.
Ny tail is ended said tad pole
when he turned iato frog, and with a
gasp tuaued over toad die.
Among the most remarkable inven-
tjous Of the day, in a small way, is thai
of paper teeth. We thought paper car
wheels capped the climax but paper teeth
go little beyond them
dying in poverty 'ays our cyuic.
''is nothing. it is living Ia poverty that
comes hard Oh a fellow.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
A Mean Advantage.

There were score or more OF wo
men gathered together at NJ, Johnson {
house MIR Johnson is goodhearted
man aud a respectable citizen, though ht
is rather skeptlcal III some things The
woman had just organized "The Forign
Benevolent Society," when Mr., Johnson
entered tue room. He at once appealed
to to donate "A few dollars as founda
ton to work on, and then Mrs, Graham
added;
"lt woull be so pleasant, in after
years. for you TO remember that you
gave this society its first dollar and its
fret kind word"
He slowly opened his wallet, drew out
$50 bill. and, as the ladies smacked
their lips aud clapped their hands, be
asked:
is this society organized to aid the
poor of foreign countries 2
"Yes-yes-yes = they chorused.
'' AND il wants money
"Yes yes"
Swell now" said johnson as he fol-
ded the bill in tempting shape, There
are twenty married women here. II there
are fifteen OF you who can make oath that
you have combed the chldren's hair this
morning., wsshea tue ais6ts, biaekenaa
the cook-stove and made the beds, I'll
denote S10.'
have answered two Of the crowd
and the rest said:
"Why, now, Mr.. Johnsonr'
"lf fifteen Of you can make oath that
your husbands are net wearing socks with
holes in the heels, the money is yours, >
continued the wretch.
Just hear him !" they exclaimed, each
one looking at the other.
IL ten of you have boys without
holes in the knees of their pants. this Y
gees to the society,"" said Johnson.
IT there are five pairs of stockings
in this rom that do not need darning
I'll hand over the money" he went
on.
Mr.. Johnson" said Mrs. Graham,
with great dignity. "the rules of this so.
ciety declare that no money shall be con-
tributed except by members, and as you
are not member, beg that you VIII
withdraw and let us proceed with the rou-
tine business. ."-Exchange
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
AIM A.,

Is new and fast improving town, nine
miles east of Van Buren, on the line OF
the l., II, d F, S. Railway, and is the cen.
ter of good neighborhood, and com.
mands a large trade. There is a steam
FIGURING Mill and Cotton Gin in opera
ton; several stores, hotels, weekly
newspaper, and all the various kinds OF
business usually transacted in country
towns, have their representatives in this
place.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
Van Burer
STEAM FERRY
U. ). MAIL ROUTE---QUICKEST AM
BEST CROSSING ON THE
ARKANSAS RIVER,

HNHE well-known and long. est
L at Van Buren, Arkansas, now und.,
charge OF the suoserlGer. The proprietor., h.,.
with careful and experienced Ferrymen. tb.v f..s s
confident that they can give universal sati.to.ss
to the travelling public. THAR aim willlI
meetthe increasing demands of the lar
grant travelto I exas.
The st. Louis and Sherman, Texas. rs
Mailsare carried over this Ferry, which il =, ooaa
guarantee that 1T is the shortest as well as n.
best route for travel of all Kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best bosto,,
river. and can cross 200 wagons an teams ns,
day and no detention OH either bank need bc r,a
pected. Enclosures for stock, and sheds for tr.,
elers being built on both sides oftbe river and
NJ pains will be spared to accommodat ate the publ;.
Weshall strive to continue to make this the non.
ular routs to and from Missouri and Texas.
n B.-Ferry Accounts must be settled Month
ly. No deyiatonirom this rule
WILL. EAKlN, Superintendent.
Van Buren, Feb 4, '73. If
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN,.
A Democratic Political, Commercial and
Family Newspaper
Devoted to the Interests of the West
and South.
The Freshest News, the Fairest Editori
ais aud the Best Selections.

In issuing its prospectus for 1879, the Republican
proposes to maintain its character and rank in ths
forefront OF American newspapers, Never were 1t,
facilities for the collection Of news surpassed. The
paper will be a constant reflex ef the most reliable
Intelligence ohtalnnbe from all parts Of the world,
Its editorial discussions viii continue to be dignited
and aim, ~ heretofore, TO give to the reading com
munity the iaires presentation Of tho issues of the
day, Whilst always ON the alert for exciting sub
lecis, u will avoid the merely sensational, and will
not pander to yitaed tastes In all It's departments
Il will have the freshest and must trustworthy news
IN the most convenient shape.
The RKPuHLIcAN is devoted to the interests Of the
Mississippi Valley and its great commercial pGri-
am, and viii use its best abilities 10 promote them.
II realizes that tho future empire Of the country lies
III the West and South Fo combine the political
and business reiationsa of the sections in nuen
etnF the legislation of congress in behalf of long
neglected rights, will be part Of lts mission, An
earnest advocate for nearly quarter OF century of
the leading measures OF the Democracy; opposing
the Republican party ever since its organizations
supporting every Democratic national and state
ticket the Republican expects to remain champ
on OF the principles OF that party and 70 mid in the
ELECTION OF it's candidates, unless unworthy unfit.
The events to be dealt with in the future will
be of commanding Importance. The proceedings of
congress and OF the state legislatures will possess
great interest. During the the political issues
will be shaped which the presidential election Of
lSN must be conducted and. altogether, the proba-
bities point to a period of more than ordinary in
tefesi % tho newspaper reader, Confident that the
republican cannot be eyeelled ~ Commercial, Po-
ltieal and Family journal, the prOpret urge upon
their friends their best efforts to extend its eireua
ton,
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

Unusual attention is given to tho Weekly Rcpub-
liean, and it Is the very best nous Weekly in the
country II is specially edited and is not d mere
compilation from the daily, very much of the mat
ter being wholly re written. News, commercial aud
literary features all receive due care. and tcom.
pete epiomo of tho doHgs of each week Is given in
a connected and lucid shape. The Weekly Republi-
can is am0dc family paper. since it gives ALL the
important news Of the week in suceinct and read
able shape, besides large amount of miseellane-
reading matter. short stories and choice literary
seterti0ns.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01

AN ALLIGAroRs APPETITE An ALI
gator at Ghandbally, India. finding a
native asleep with his feet dangling over
the side Of his boat grabbed the uckless
HiDdoo and carried him off A police in
spector tracked and killed the man eater,
and found in his stomach twenty.six pairs
Of brass bangles and anklcts, two sets OF
gold ear rings and number of toe rings.
This alligator, judging from the size of
the ornaments, had devoured at least
four women and five children, not to
take account Of the people that wore no
jewelry.
"Do you know what bull doing is p
asked man Of an old farmer, 81
thought | did," said the Granger. "but
the bull wasn't dozing; he was only ma
king believe, and. being in the middle of
forty acre lot, naturally had to make
pretty quick time to reach the fence ahead
of him"
Littla David, when told that God had
sent new baby to their house, said. II
don't see why he wants to crowd us so !;
many houses got none at all, and no "
this one makes five at ours"
Feathers should be very thoroughly
dried before using them. If feather beds
smell badly, or become heavy from want
of proper renovation Of the feathers, or
from age, empty them, and wash the
feathers thoroughly in a tub of suds,
spread them in the garret to dry, and
they will be as light and good as new,
Never lay the bilows or feather ticks to
air in the sun; lay them in shady place
where the wind can purify them, Heat
makes feathers rancid.
He was twitted of his badness and re-
torted sharply, "Well, there are Two things
you never saw in this world, a red headed
negro or a bald-headed fool"
Little expenses, like mice in barn,
when they are many, make great
waste.
1t is when woman tries to whistle that
the great glory of her mouth is seen with
out being heard very much.
In damp closets, strong rooms, safes,
and other places where midew is dread
ed, trayful Of quick lime placed there
Will prevent 1t.
Pulverized alum possesses the property
of purifying water. A large spoonful
st rred into a hogshesi of water will so
purify ii that in a few hours the dirt will
all sink to the bottom, and it will be fresh
and clear as spring water. Four gallons
may be purified By teaspoonful
Fowls need charcoal when in confinc.
met, bnt that from wood is not palata.
BILE to them. The best way to furnish i,
is by charring an ear of corn, The
fowls will devour it greedily, aud the i'm
proved color of their combs will 500 n
show its wholesale effect.
A girl who had been very obseryant
OF her parents mode of exhibiting their
charity, being asked what generosity
was. answered: "It's giving to the
poor all the old stuff you don't want
yourself"
Each heart knows its own sorrows
hest, thought pious farmer as he sal
down on an egg which be had forgotten
to remove from his coat tail pocket be
fore going to church.
A suggestion for Sunday-See now {
gold piece would sould striking the bot
tom OF a contribution box.
A man never SO thoroughly 9ppreci
ates beer as when he walks along III,
street with only tour cents 10 his peck
1t.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
CEDA VILE,

Ten miles north of Van Buren,, on the
stage road to Fayetteville, is a place of
considerable business. there being a
steam FIGURING Mill and wool -carding
machine in The vicinity.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
CRAWFORD COrNTY.

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 healthfulness, and to the cheapness
OF all the necessaries of life.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
OLINER,S 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
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
ARKLOE.

In the western part of the county, is the
location of steam FIGURING Mill and
Cotton Gin aud two stores.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
TIE TRfWEEkiY REPUBLICAN.

The Ir= Weekly Republican is published ON Mon
DAYS, Wednesdays and Fridays, and is especially
adapted to the wants Of those subscribers who are
tains not only the cream of the Daily Republicau
but practically, all the news Of the week published
in the seven issues Of the daily is given in the three
al the Tri- Weekly
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01

BELMONT in the eastern part Of the
county. and MOI NTAlNBTRG in the
north western part, have post Offices,
stores and mills.
The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
TERMS TO AGENTS +:

Postmasters and others acting as agents for
the circulation of the Republican may retain
twenty-five per cent on all subscriptions to
Daily and Tri " eekly. and twenty per cent.
on subscriptions to- the Weekly.
"" Papers not sent unless paid for in ad-
vance and invariably discontinued at the end
of time paid for.
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observation-disclosures Prepaid.
= TERMS---iN ADVANCE,

FItN1---IN NTNANUE'
The Daily Republican, published every
morning, will b. furnished at the following
rates:
BY mail times week per year. Sl2 90
In the city, seven times per week,
per YeAf, 1900
In the city. seven times per week,
by the week %
Sunday paper per year, zoe
NEWS DEALERS
Regularly supplied by mail, Mt % cents per
copy, postage prepaid; by express, 81, cents
per copy, and express charges. ia
The tri-weekly Republican,, published
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays:
One copy, one year 500
The Weekly Republican published every
Thursday! copy 80 numbers, ] %
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HOW TO SEND MONEY,
Remttances may be made by draft, money
order or registered letter at our risk Give
Post Office address In iull, including state and
county, and address GEORGE KNAPP Il
CO., st. Louis, Mo,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

per dem. He subIet TO the peasants st two
roublss. and pocketed four md quarter
day, or nearly $4,000 month on the lot.
M. William Henry Waddington, the now
French premier, Is Of English descent and
was educated Mt Cambridge. He has figured
extsnsivelyiu French politics In November.
1874. he was married to Miss Mary Alsop
King, daughter OF the late Charles King, OF
New York, the ceremony being first perform
ed before n magistrate In Paris, and on The
following day Mt the Protestant chapel.
EE-Queen isabella is said to keep up little
or no state In Paris. She is an amlable and
cheerful hostess, and the members OF her
modest little court talk Of her with some
thing like devotion. 1t might he n big court,
they will tell you, but for her almost prodigal
generosity. She wears an expression OF great
beneyolenee and cheerfuluess, and has much
frankness aud simplicity.
The eccentric King of Bavaria is said 10
have lately invited to dinner Louis XIV and
his court "Louls II himself" says the Lon.
don World. "snt ut tho head Of tho table, and
the place Of honor was supposed 10 no 0GCu-
pied by the Grand Monaruue. the other places
being reserved for the twelve c0uftlers Of Ills
reign who were the most renowned for their
wit Thus the Bavarian king dlnsd In soil
tary grandeur. for we need not say that the
ghostly guests were conspicuous by their
absence
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

FURNITURE, FRENCH AND GERMAN PLATE
MtRRoHs.W would again call the attention Of
our readers to the large and well selected stock
Of tho above goods now being displayed In the
large and beautiful warerooms OF Messrs. H.
NJ h u. J. Montgomery. Their line in rose
wood. mahogany and walnut bedroom suits
cannot be surpassed. Their assortment OF
parlor work is tho finest We have seen. Up
hostered In silk raw silk. satin. cotollDe, reps.
tapestry. black and gray hair cloth. set In rich
y ornamsnted frames Of every design, they are
Just the thing to adorn the parlor or drawing
room. Their dining room suits are marvels OF
the cabinet making art, and their library suits
are superb. and cannot bs eduaed In the mar
kst. Their hall-st iDds are large, ornamental
and beautiful, with large French mirrors
Their display OF French and German plate
mirrors Ia tbs best we have ever seen. and en-
braces styles and designs suitable for parlors
dining rooms. libraries. saloons and steam
boats. Their line OF ladies' and Office desks,
lounges and folding lounges. work ables
Turkish and easy chairs, easels. chlffonplerss
chairs and tables. rattan work etc, Ia very COM
plete They also have n com pste assortment 81
unholstry good, and can I'll orders for re-coy-
ering parlor suits and chairs in tho best style
and workmanship; Always on hand, the In
valid rolling chair"
These gentlemsn have spared no palms and
OK penss to please the tastes OF their customers,
and they truly deserve the patronage they are
so literally receiving. We cannot do better
than to say to our readers Go and SEQ them be-
fore making your purchases
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
TiIdsn and His Nephew.
Igt Louis Times Journal

II seems that Mr. Tildsn never tires. His
bureau correspondence is being reorg@nlzed
and prepared for active work. The New York
World. however, prints n letter from Albany
which puts cold blanket upon Nephew
Peton. II liz said that this schemlng. con-
niving Individual has been snabbed by his
uncle Samuel and actually forbidden the
is a healthy symptom that Mr.. Iilden will
manage bis own canvass the next time There
isn't ton year-old child IN tho country who
would not believe upon the evidences sub
mitted that II Mr.. Tilden himself had gone
into the market to purchase an eleCtor or two
no would have had the Presidency. PeltOn
could talk, but he couldn't handle the neoes-
puch
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

wished to establish his property rights,
and Is quite willing to surrender that
portion Of the estate. or the whole Of 1t, to the
government Of fair valuation. This decision
shows that the courts have been unwilling to
sustain one OF the arbitrary acts OF the great
war minister, Secretary Stanton. II Is GER
tain he declined to receive tender Of taxes
made prior 30 the sale by Northern relatives
OF Gen. Lee. on the ground that Gen. Robert
II. Lee was u rebel, and no relative should be
permitted TO redeem his property. Secretary
Stanton the court says. had no authority TO
do this, and It Is practically upon that net
alone that the whole case turned The Judge
who rendered this decision cannot be charged
with being Southern sympathizsr.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
Gen. Robert e. Lees Arlington Estate.
Especial to Cincinnati Gazette.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. Sit is the general
opinion among lawyers familiar with the
subject that the Arlington eiectment suit,
which the United States District Court has
lust decided in favor of Gen. Lee, will be de-
cided BY the United States Supreme Court,
to which it has been appealed, in his favor.
The Judgment Of the lower court restores
the entire estate to him, and calls for
the ejectment of all tenants who have
been in possession since the sale of the
estate under tax sale In 1863. This includes
the United States as tenant of the National
Cemetery, the $1,000 Union soldier dead that
lie therein and the government signal Office
aud station at Fort Whipple. This decision
undoubtedly will give encouragement to the
managers of the bill now pending, which pro-
poses that Congress shall purchase the prop
eerty. Ii Is just to Gen. Lee to say that he
has no desire to disturb the patriot dead or
regain possession Of that part Of Arlington
Cemetery proper, which is but q tritiing por-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

How NIcE!-This is heard daily in one Of our
large Bourbon street houses. where the most
beautiful articles are exhibited to the public.
From the ordinary black tie to the most elegant
bronze, blue and pink Aimees. every stylish ar
ticle is found. Our fashionable ladies' all make
the Bed Star their rendezvous when they intend
purchasing first-class shoe. And now that the
ball season has set In we are not astonished to
notice crowds going In and out OF the popular
shoehouse at the corner of Customhouse and
Bourbon streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

We call the attention of our readers to the
card OF Mr.. J. Booth. whose cosy sewing ma
chine and Demorest pattern depot fs situated
at No. GA Magazine street. Mr.. Booth Is the
agent for the very excellent sewing machine
called the Singer. made by the Stewart Manu-.
featuring Company. This machine is growing
fast In popular favor; it runs very lightly, and
has an ingenious device for winding bobbin
without running the machine. which Is great
saving of time and trouble. Mr.. Booth Is fill-
Ing good many orders for these machines,
and they are giving the greatest satisfaction.
Call IN and examine them before purchasing,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

baltimore Gazette.l

The gentlemen into whose hands the polit-
ioal kilograms NJ 1876 fell were noble CustO-
dams. They lG1sed over the Republican CT
piers very carefully, and finding TINT they
contained nothing Of corrupt or criminal
character they burned them so MS to keep
them out Of Che way. The Democratic cf-
piers were carefully preserved and sold IL
may be well to mention that the custOdlaBs
were Republicans in good standing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

We have q spell Of summer In the very midst
Of winter. A glass Of ice-water nowza days Ia
luxury indeed. The Louisiana Ice Manu-
featuring Company. with its depots all over the
city. at No. 81 Front. No 10 Crossman and No. 60
Blenville street. is able to furnish our citizens
with oil the Ice they need. both manufactured
and Northern.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

DR.. ]. J. Hayes an old physician Of this city.
who was here during the epidemics OF 1853 and
1878, has written very interesting work on the
subject Of yellow fever. revealing Its cause,
nature, prevention and cure. The remedy sug-
gested by him Is easy. simple and natural.
Copies Of this important and valuable work can
be had gratis at Sesbold's book store, lG6 Canal
street and Elis' store. Decatur street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

Martin Lannes, the premium butcher. Maya
zine Market. invites the whole human family
and mankind generally Just to stop at stalls
Nos. 81 and 80. and inspect his meats. vegeta-
bles, fish. game. poultry and fruit such as are
not to be found anywhere else In this habitable
globe. for little ready cash. You can lay in a
supply Of eatables that would make you happy
with yourself and all your neighbors for a week
OF Sundays.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

Write me down an ass" That was the In
junction Of the ancient Dogberry. His request
may well be echoed by any man Of the present
day. who. when suffering from the intolerable
complaint. fever and ague falls to seek relief In
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. 1t never fails IN maa-
rial or bilious disorders and 1t is pleasant,
safe and efficient. 1t is a gentle and pleasing
invigorant for delicate females and all who
have been weakened by sickness
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

Tho Lee Guards. "Louisiana's Own" will
give grand fancy dress and masquerade ball
at the Exposition Building on Saturday Feb
ruary %. Washington's birthday. II will be one
Of the first military balls Of the season. and be n
fit and appropriate opening to the festivities Of
Mardi Gras week
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

VETERANS or THE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY.-
See notice of meeting on Monday evening. All
veterans are invited.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

THE FAST LIsE.-The Kennesaw Line Is run
ming on time. and makes the trip from New
Orleans to Washington In 51A hours and with
out change OF cars. and only sixty- one hours to
New York
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

In quality. purity and flavor Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic is unsurpassed. II has no equal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

Mr.. Edmund johnson, United States Con-
sui at Iampieo, Mexico, in a letter written to
7 Ilend Ia washington, and dated the twen-
uelh instant, says: "A balloon, evidently from
some civilized country, about sixty or seventy
Leet IN size, with a car and all the comforts
lor q voyage, made of silk, etc, etc. was
found at OsulBama by the Indians in the
woods; They tore the silk from it, and stole
fused to give any information "a the subject
1oE ~ they would have to disgor9e.. :.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

Grand fancy dress and military ball February
u at drunewald Hall.