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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-12
Rooms Uamteo.

RACHEL OR wishes furnished room
In private house mot boarding house).
near Fifth-ave. Address O., Tribune Up.
town ONE. l,2i2 Broadway.
A. LADY wishes TO hire n pleasant un-
furnished room In private house with modern
improvements, soutnern exposure. situated
IN vicinity Of Flatbush-sve. and FultOn-st:,
brooklyn rent not over - per week. Ad:
dress MISS A. S. TUKEY. Rdgcneld
Park, ". J.
A YOUNG MAN wishes TO rent bedroom
and sitting,room, unfurnished preferred,
with bath best references given and re.
acuisrs. <. Scx L. friSSns once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-12
NO INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO MINISTER eiH' N'

Washington March 11.-There Is nothing ne" ~ .
Hawaiian situation to-day. Messrs. Thurs'on N" 80
and Carter the Annexation Commissioners nave so"
to New. York to spend Sunday. No Instructions ".
vet been sent to Minister stevens at Honolulu " W,
present Administration. and 1t Is not hHey ua"' aug
will be until after the Cabinet mee"hs y" runo,sco
~ ,.omor will sail for Hawaii from san Francisco
rn, wednesday afternoon. 1t Is believed 'hat III inc
interests OF peace and good order II on no o'nrr
ground the status quo at the islands VIII o. nam n
famed while the disposition OF the queS'Nn Vi an
nexation Is pending. 49,. .,o,nod IN their
" Princess Kaiulani and her party remained IN ' nn,
APARTMENTS in the Arlington To-Day no. so s. in
in the raNy and rainy weather MI Da>ieS wac "
disposed and could not see any one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-12

MONDAY. MARCH IS.
Malls
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11
THE CHURCHES.

HEETHoDIsT CHURCH-Preaching every
NI Sunday at 1l:3O Q. m and Ut 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday night
T. J. REYNOLDS, PaStor
Ladies Church Aid Society meets the f'.si
Wednesday in each month.
,ss~ NRs. MARY G. DUNBAR, Pres.
!. Sunday School every Sabbath ct $50 In the
6oreno0n. DR H. G. JOHNSON 6upt
TNIReT PRESBYTERIAN CHU RCH-Servicel
~ on second and fourth Sundays in each
month at II = m. and ct 8 p m. Prayer meet
ins every Thursday night
RKv. A. H. VENABLE, Pastor.
Sunday School every Sunday ct 9 Z. m:
J. w. Corr 6upt
IP. CHURCH-Preaching every Sunday,
" morning and evening, Sunday School,
80 every Sunday morning. Prayer Meeting
wednesday evening. W. G. GENTRY, Pastor.
DAPTIST CHURCH-Preaching every Sun
ID day At II O. m. and at 8 p. m Sunday
oohool every Sabbath at $50 q. m.
HARVEY BEAucHANr, Pastor.
CHRIsTIAN CHURCH-sundays School meets
~ cvcry Sunday ct 130 p. M. at First Presby-
t0risn Church. e. L. McCLAIN, Supt
EPIsCOPAL CHURCH-Sundays School every
n Sunday 1t $50 4 m.
8. A. PERsor, supt
HATHOLIC CHURCH-Mass ON the LIST and
~ srd Sunday In each month.
REV. J. MAUKEL, Pastor.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Boys, 1t IL not very long time be-
fore our water works is,completed and
we will want hose company. Call
q meeting, organise and order your
cart aud hose.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11
The VAN BUREN, Press
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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mrs. Emma Lawson, of Little Rock,
came up Monday for . short visit to
her mother, Mrs. Z. q. Scott.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

p. D. Scott went to Little Rock
Thursday. He was accompanied by
his sister Mrs Lawson, who Is in very
poor health and could not make the
trip alone.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

AL. G.. Fields Ministries will be In
Van Buren, next Friday night. This
10 one Of the best companies on the
road and you will miss . great treat
II you don't 60.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mrs. Jeanne Aaley, who has lived on
the Taylor farm for years. left Monday
for Keokuk Falls, I. t., where she
will reside in the future. We regret
to lose her.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Ladies' remember the White Goods,
LAces and Embroidery sale ct the
Boet0n Store which commence Feb
ruAry 18th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mr.. Phillips, formerly connected
with the Springdale News, was In the
city Wednesday and called on us.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The dance given by the Van Buren,
Orchestra last Friday night was .
most enjoyable affair. The boys made
very good music, but could improve
greatly with little more practice.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

J. w. Mckinney has taken the road
IS travelling salesman for the Standard
Stamp Co., of 1t. Louis, stamped ware
and house furnishing goods. His ter.
ritory will mostly be In Kaneas, "Macv
IL Q first-class salesman. We wish
him success.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Misses Julia and Kate Vaulx came
down from Fayetteville last week to
visit their sister Miss May Vaulx.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Cooling, Soothing and Healing Is
Plantation Carbolic Ointment. A
grateful dressing In cases of Indolent
Ulcers, Old Sores, Cuts, 6prains, etc.
Price, only Is cents. Sold aud
guaranteed satisfaction.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Blizzards and extreme cold weather
IL reported from ell parts of the north,
the thermometer ranging from 10 to IS
degrees below zero. We have had on.
" touch Of cold Just the jag end Of
the blizzard.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mrs. Daughsrty, mother Of Mrs. DR..
Johnson, slipped On the ics last week
and broke her wrist.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The U. 8. steamer Wichita, has
been ct work this week removing the
wreck of the John Mathews which
has been wrapped around tine second
pier Of the Frisco bridge since last
6nring.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Don't Cough and Hawk and Spit un-
til you disgust every body around you
but get . b title Of Plantation Cough
syrup and be cured. Why not try It.
Sold and guaranteed satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Master John Woolum, the bright
little son of Conductor William Wool
UNI, of Van Buren,, was the first boy
to take advantage Of the Gazette's
coupon offer to get copy of Hemp
steap's Pictorial History of Arkansas.
de presented twenty-five coupons
clipped from the Gazette and paid
SIPS and got handsome book, with
which he was much delighted and
from which he can get much useful
information in regard to his native
6tate.-L. r. Gazette.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

India Linen, Demity's, Dotted Swiss
English Corded White Goods, Main
sock, ETC., all to be seen at the Boston
Store ON Feb. 18th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

DR.. J. w. Harmer, the well known
Veterinary Surgeon and Horse Dem
fist will be In Van Buren,, at John
Wards Livery Stable, Feb. 9th to 18th.
Horse dentistry, castrating Of ridg-
lings and chronic lameness speciality.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Wait and See the beautiful line of
Point De Paris and Point De ireland
LsOes ct the Boston Store on Feb. IA.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Vestal 4 Son, Of Little Rock, are out
In q handsome catalogue with ell kinds
of plants for sale, cut flowers spec
ialty, sent by express in good condi-
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Railroads, electric hghA, street
cars and water works, make city
buy real estate now.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Max A. Mayer, of the Boston Store,
left Thursday for st. Louis and the
Eastern markets for two week bust
ness trip, buying goods for the house.
He will purchase the largest and I'm
est stock Of spring dress goods, etc.,
ever brought to this market.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Valentines, Valentines ut the Bos-
ton Store In the shape Of Laces and
Fine Embroideries on Feb. 14th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Work has been resumed 1t tho Long
Bell militia after = two weeks shut
down foe ropairs.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Thursday night, Of last week some
sneak thief entered T. L. Boards resi-
dence through . window into his bed
room, went through his trousers pock-
cts and relieved them Of SECS and q
souviner half dollar. T. l.. says he
didn't care much for the $2.85 but the
half dollar loss grieves him.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

q. H. Miller came homo nom Judso-
mia last Saturday and will remain .
short time. He has bought half inter-
est in shingle mill at that place. His
mother will accompany him on his
return.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The Press Association, Of Arkansas,
meets at TT. Smith, June 10Th 1893.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Little Merriam Austin sprained her
ankle badly during the sleet storm.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

0hefiR-John Stewart.
County Clerk-P. d. Scott
Cireuit Clesk-H. 8. LEVERS.
County yudke-Wesley Hinson.
Treasurcr-W A. McCord.
Aasess0r-Bud Reed.
Coroner-0. A. Michael,
Representatives,. g. Roberts, J. Z. London
oenatOr- - PettgreW.
Prosecuting Att0rney-Sam R Chew.
Circuit Judge-H r. Thomson.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Hicks predicts cold stormy Spring.;
In Feb. snow and sleet, while the
ground hog says the reverse, he did
not zee his shadow in this vicinity.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

DR.. F. G. Kerr went to Little Rock
this week to attend the monthly meet
ing Of the State Boal d of Pharmacy.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Chas. Bullard, (col.) who was tried
and convicted Of murder before Judge
Parker some two or three years ago,
and was sentenced to death, but had
the death sentence withdrawn for =
life penal servltude, has been pardon
ed and Ia row shaking hands with
his many friends Of this city.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Jim Crockett has severed his con-
pection with the 6outhmayd, Miller
Dry Goods Co.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Jim McIlveigh a,cidentally fell from
his engine Thursday while the train
was going at the rate ofabout 20 miles
an hour. Az luck would have 1t Jim
got off with cut OH his right cheek
and some painful bruises.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Buy your real estate now, or pay 50
per cent more in six months.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Miss Lady Cunningham FIT. Smith
ls the guest Of Miss Abby Bostick this
week.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Quite large crowd Of farmers aud
citizens attended the colt show last
Friday atWard's Livery Stable. The
show was given by Mr.. Frank emelt-
Ger Tor the purpose Of exhibiting colts
the get Of his fine pedegreed stallion
"Duke of Connaught." The judges
were Zeph Bales, Geo. Mostellar and
VIM. smith. They awarded the first
prize Of $500 for Spring colt to J. w.
Kincheloe, and first prize Of $500 for
2-year-olds to r.. g. Medlin. 10 colts
were exhibited and all were fine ami
mails. We are glad to see move made
In this direction for there IL room for
great improvement in the breed Of our
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Oh my poor back!-whst pain!
No excuse for it-PlAntatlon Anti
Pain Porus Plaster with capslcum
wiil cure it. sold and guaranteed
letisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mrs. C. ]. Murta has been quite
kiek this week but was improving at
ast accounts.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The finest and handsomest line Of
LAces, White Goods and Embr0ideries
ct the ever popular Boston Store,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Misc Mamie Williams returnd from
. visit ct Arkansas City Monday.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

q pssisI Ncioss in aas Local Columns Fsse cents
Laws for fret iwsetion, and five cents per
G~s for each subsequent iMsertiom. AA locals
~ oNd charged for al abose rates Until or
dwed discontinued.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The Pan Telephone Co. contemplate
putting in = night Office soon.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11
THE COURTS.

CIHCUIT COURT meets ct Van Buren ON the
~ third Monday tn June and November. II.
1homason. Judge; Oscar l. Milcs. Prosecuting
Attorney.
~ lst Monday In January, April. July and o.
tober.
DROBATE COURT meets the third Mondsy
Il In February, May, August and November.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Swiss, Nainsook and Hamberg EN-
brolderfes Of the very latest designs
ct the Boston Store on Feb. IA.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Miss Habenia Conner went to ut.
Louis Sunday for visit.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Mr.. Edmonds, Of Ft. Smith, came
over Sunday to preach to the Christian
Church, accompanied by his wife and
Miss Lee Cunningham.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Sprains, Bruises. Swellings, Rheu-
matism. Neuralgia, Stiff j0lnts, etc.,
etc. They vanish like magic when
Plantation Liniment il used. Is and
SO cents. Sold and guaranteed salts
factory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Squalls, Tar, Sweet Gum ana Honey.
These old reliable household reme-
dies skillfully combined torn Planta-
ton Cough Syrup, . certain and
pleasant remedy for Coughs, Colds,
otc. Guarantee satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Miss Bertha Mace spent last 6atur-
day visiting friends ct Ozark.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Cough! Cough! Cough! and then = Conn.
Stop 1t qnick. Plantation Cough
Syrup will do 1t. and price ouly %
and 50 cts. Why not try 1t? Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The Lyceum Theatre Co. which has
been in our city all this week has CIV
en- general satisfaction % demonstra-
ted by the crowds in attendance. The
company is good one in every par
ticular, not poor actor appearing in
any of the many parts played during
the week. The band and orchestra
furnish first-class music and are not
. bit stingy with 1t, several selections
being played every day. The matinee
this afternoon will be good, and don't
fail to 60 tonight and get that hand
some set of furniture.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11
CITY OFFICERS.

NayOr-Nimr0d thurman.
Recordsr-E. L Natlock.
Troasurer-L. Z. Jacques.
Attorney--Ed r. Pirce.
Narshal-F. D. HOuck.
Pollce-Jno. Hatfield, r. NJ snodgrssa.
Alderman-First Ward, J. D. Hawkina W. L.
Mace. Second Ward, J. h. Ogden, r. q. Kerr
laird Ward, c. J. Murta, g. r. Kistlef.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

The city council should buy lot
and build Q suitable house tor the fire
department. This IL very important.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Francis Warren, infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Orrick, died last Sun
day Of Group. The Pereaved parents
have the synipathy Of all our citizens.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

There will be preaching at the Bap-
fist church tomorrow, morning and
evening, by the pastor. A cordial invi-
tation extended to all.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Judge H. F. Thomson left Monday
for Charleston to attend court.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

We return thanks to James Wick 4
Sons, Rochester, N. Y, for their beau
tiful catalogue for 1898. tits profusely
illustrated In colors, and gem in
every respect. When you purchase
seed from this firm you can always be
sure of the very best.
Hons. Sam r.. Chew and ]. v. Bour-
Land left Sunday for Charleston. As
Sam left town he was heard to sing
In . low tone those lines In the Mika-
do. "To make the punishment At the
crime,-the punishment fit the crime"
News, Ozark.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Tuesday Of this week rs Tommy
Weems was coming down the steps at
the school house he was pushed by
one Of the boys and fell to the ground,
falling upon large rusty needle at
the foot of the steps running it into
his right knee about an Inch and q
half. The needle was broken off and
penetrated so deep that 1t had to be
removed by his father by the use Of
q knife. The little fellow has had
fever ever since reuejvjng the wound.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Capt. r. y. Hynes went to Little
Rock this week to attend = meeting
Of the executive committee of the
State Bankers Association,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Ed D. Pierce returned from his trip
Ito st. Louis Saturday.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

Another light fall Of snow We'd
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

J. NJ. Anderson, Of Dora, Ark, died
RfnnAaU
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

City Marshal Houck and Deputy
Mace run onto . little game Of craps
being played by the coons last Satur.
day night, at Mack Harlem's boarding
house, and arrested the following par
ties: Will Banks, Mack Harlem, Jim
Green, Will Cross, Lige Watson, aud
r. Rutherford. The boys will be little
more particular here after whele they
indulge in their little game fcraps.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

VIII Bostick attended . party 1t
Ozark last Saturday night.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11

We are pleased to learn that Nc
Kibben 4 Pape have effected COM
promise with their creditors and will
resume business Immediately. Mr..
McKibben and Mr.. Pape are both
wide-awake hustliug men and always
foremost in any enterprise for the proc
perity aud upbuilding OF our city. We
hope that success will attend them in
their new start.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-02-11
COUNTY OFFICER J,

OWO ~ u We 1OIO u
shefin-John Stewart.
County Gls!E-R 2. Scott
County fudge Wesley H!nson.
Treasurcr-W. A. McCOrd.
Assessor-Bud Reed
Coroner-0. A. Michael,
Representatives.. 8. Roberts. J. Z. London.
Senator - PetigrsW.
Prosecuting AttOrney-Sam r Chew.
Circuit Judse-H r. Thomason
CITY OFFICERS.
Maysr.-Nimrod Truman
3scofdsr-E. L. Matlock.
zsss:sssrihkd + + f fsssu''
0afshAl-F. D. HOuck.
Pollce-Jno Hatfield, r. N. Hnodgress
Alderman-First Ward, J. D. Hawkins ". L.
Macs. Second Ward, J. B. Ogden. 7. q. Kerr
THE COURTS.
~ laird Monday tn June and November. HE
Attorney.
CouNrv COURT meets in Van Buren, on the
~ 1T Monday I'm January April July and O.
&DR0BATE COURT meets the third Monday
4 In February May, August and November.
Special Nct;oss in Ne Local Columns Fse csnss
ixs for fret imsetion, and five ccsts per
ias for each Subsequent imssrtiom. An locals
~ oNd charged for al aboue rates Until or
drsd discontinued.
J. NJ. Anderson, Of Dora, Ark, died
Monday.
Another light fall Of snow We'd
nesday.
Ed D. Pierce returned from his trip
to st. Louis Saturday.
The finest and hsndsomest line Of
Laces, White Goods and Embr0ideries
ct the ever popular Boston Store,
Miss Bertha Mace spent last Satur-
day visiting friends at Ozark.
Judge H. F. Thomson left Monday
for Charleston to attend court.
viii Bostick attended . party 1t
Ozark last Saturday night.
Swiss, NainsOok and Hamberg EN-
brolderfes Of the very latest designs
st the Boston Store on Feb. IA.
Miss Habeuia Conner went to Ut.
Louis Sunday for visit.
Miss Mamie Williams returnd from
visit ct Arkansas City Monday.
Buy your real estate now, or pay so
per cent more in six months.
Valentines, Valentines ut the Bos-
ton Store In the shape of Laces and
Fine Embrolderies on Feb. 14th.
The Pan Telephone Co. contemplate
putting in . night Office soon.
The Press Association, Of Arkansas,
meets at TT. Smith, June 10Th 1893.
Little Merriam Austin sprained her
ankle badly during the sleet storm.
Wait and See the beautiful line Of
Point De Paris and Point De ireland
LaOes ct the Boston Store ON Feb. IA.
Miss Lady Cunningham Of TT. Smith
ls the guest Of Mics Abby Bostick this
week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-15
PLACING THE POLES.
Rapid Work Being Done Toward Lighting
the City With Electricity

Rapid Work Being Done Toward Lighting
the City With Electricity
Manager Carr, OF the Electri Light
and Power Com pany, stated to TIMES
reporter yesterday that the poles for the
wires had all been erected on the south
SIDE of the railroad and large number
OF them on the north size. If there is
not too much blasting to be done the
work OF erecting the poles will be com
pleted Saturday.
The new machinery, which comprises
two !0light Thompson and Houston
arc machines, switch board appliances
and two large Edison machines for in i.
candescent lights, have arrived and
will be put in position at once. The
Macintosh engine, which arrived a
couple of weeks ago, has been erected
and is now ready for use.
Arrangements are now being made to
put in commercial arc lights on a sop
arate circuit. The present distribution
system has been overhauled and larger
wires put in use. The work Of string
ing the arc light wires vii, probably be-
gin the latter part of this week There
will be at least twenty three miles OF
this wire to stretch and it will take the
workmen AT least one week to complete
1t. Manager Carr further stated that if
nothing unforeseen happened, the 70.
CURED 100 lights would be in operation
by the first day of April.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-15
Wants the Persian Mission.

LYNcuBURG, Va, March li.-Mr.
Alexander Mcdonald, OF this city, who
has Just returned from Washington, is
IN applicant for the Persian mission
ard is very strongly Endorsed for tho POI
sitton. Senators Hunton and Daniel,
Gen. fitz Lee and Hon. John Gcoae
havo all written letters to SecteIdry
Gresham urging the appointment. and
Mr.. McDonald has b Id a very satisfac-
tory interview with Mr.. Gresha n on the
subject. Mr.. Mcdonald is we'll knowa
through the State as editor of tha late
Lynchburg Virginian aud as State SEN
atCr from this district