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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27

About ten years ago Mr.. f. f.
Collins purchased tract of land
having frontage on East Hous-
ton street and extending to depth
of 500 feet, the western boundary
being the banks Of the San Anto-
Mo river. He entered into possess
sion of his property still holds it,
and he has there builta large fac
tory, that he is always increas-
ing, that is creditable to
the city and affords employ
ment to many of our citizens.
For some reason the city
authorities have disputed Mr..
Collins river boundary, though
clearly defined by aged trees and
an ancient embankment,a and when
ever he has requested permit to
improve his property this question
has cropped up an adverse way
and has ended in litigation. This
has been expensive to Mr.. Collins,
though successful, and in order to
settle the river boundary, once and
for all, Mr.. Collins petitioned
the city council to appoint COM
mittee to confer with him in order
to agree upon line. This was
done and that committee, with one
exception, was in favor of giving
Mr.. Collins the rights conferred
upon him by the purchase Of the
property. Now the river from
Houston street bridge, in a
northerly direction, has several
minor CULTS and promontories
which prevents free flow of the
water. At the bridge it is about
ITO feet wide, and a little higher
up there are marrow places that are
not 40 feet wide. This jeOpardises
the property of residents, in case of
an unusual high water, as has been
demonstrated in the past, but Mr..
Collins has no reason to fear this,
for he has filled in and raised, an
artificial embankment that secures
him from this danger, yet he
has made the City Council most
liberal proposition. 1t is this, that
he will eXcaVate and remove all
land necessary belonging to him
and tear down all buildings neces-
sary, for the distance of 800 feet on
his property and over this and the
remaining 200 feet ne will build a
solid embankment that shall give
the river a uniform width of 20 feet,
measuring from the opposite en-
bankment, and a breadth of
50 feet at the bridge. In
order to do this it means that from
10 to 20 feet has to be eXcavated
and removed from the river bank
for 300 feet, and this, with cost of
the embankment, at the lowest
estimate, will cost Mr.. Collins
$4,000, for he volunteers to do this
without expense to the city. The
only return for this that Mr.. Col
Inns gets is the permanent settle
ment of his boundary line and the
undisputed possession of a few
feet frontage on Houston street,
adjoining his works and next
to the bridge, which is
his own property, and which,
even if it did not belong to the city,
would be of no possible value.
1t is difficult to see what objec-
tion any alderman or citizen could
have to Mr.. Collins proposal. He,
at his own expense, agrees towiden
and embank the river all along
his property, to afford better pro-
lection to the neighbOrs from
high water and to make the
river all the more attractive,
when viewed from the bridge;
moreover.when this vexed question
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
A Conductors Last Trip.
w. E. HAWKINS.
Late Passenger Conductor en- l. & G. n. R. R..
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE.

II you are looking for real bargains 10
Real Estate or want home, now is the
time, call on John T. HambletOn & CO.,
who will be pleased to show you their list
Of fine properties, consisting Of Gig lots,
improved city property, farms, ranches
etc Office Daily LIGHT building. 3 ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
Many Sick Animals.

DIR. A. r. Balkan informs the LIGHT
that during the recent cold. snap there
have been more sick horses and cattle In
this vicinity than at any time previous
for number OF years. The malady seems
to be principally lockja caused from ex-
posture. A great many horses were clip
ped previous TO the cold weather and
caught cold from the want of sufficient
hair TO keep them com Portable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tn
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend Vt
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW Y0Rk. nv
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Children's Mask Ball.

At the Arbeiter Nerein, Saturday,
February Bird, 1894, tickets twenty
five cents, to be had OF the COM
mittee, or at the hall.
H. FAUST
F. MEYER Com.
% If VIM. PIEPER
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
CHOICEST BARLEY MALT

And best quality hops used in
brewing the famous Lone Star
Beers. l elm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
THAT LOCAL RIVER CONTROVERSY
A STATEMEN OF FACTS IN
THE DISPUTE BETWEEN
THE CITY AND MR..
F. F. COLLINS.

He Will Spend $4,000, and Give
Land to Improve the River Banks,
Simply to Settle the Vexed Cues
ton of the Boundary Line to His
Property.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-27
NOTICE

NOTICE
Is hereby given to water-consumerS
on bitches that all bitches will be
closed for the purpose of cleaning
as follows:
San Pedro Ditch: From January
29th to February 10th, 1891.
Madra and Alamo bitches
From February 9TH to February
10Th, 1872.
Upper Labor-From February
18th to February 22nd.
LOUIS LAYER,
Oh LOT Ditch Commissioner.
THE CABINET AND ERLANGER
Are beers pronounced by all judges
to be superior to any on the market.
THESE are two of the brands pre-
pared by the Lone Star Brewery.
6 I'm
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
The Loss Of tho Civil war.

The deaths due to the civil war
amounted, on the side of the north,
to 339,O44; on the side of the
south to about 10000. In June
last the Sun, of New York, pub.
lished q long article on the loss In
money caused by the war to the
north alone and reached the con.
clusion that the war cost nearly
%, 800, 100000. Figures given are
as follows: Current war expenses
wholly apart from the ordinary
necessary expenses of the Govern.
ment whether at war or peace $3,.
144,975,O77; bounties, not Federal
but personal or state, $285, 5,O41, ,128;
loss of soldiers productive labor,
81. OFT ,241, 900; war claims, $14O,.
000, 900; interest on the war debt
&5,455, 1929, ,1O2; pensions, e1,431,-
l98,5OO The last three items of
course, are not closed yet. The
valuation 0fthe Confederate States
in 1860 was about $4,000, ,OOO,OO ;
so that il cost the north $2,25O,-
100000 more to maintain the
Union than the seeding States
were valued at when the war be-
gan. Some objections were made
to the Suns figures, but they were
not very important.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Cool enough for fires Thursday
moaning.
ueorge Howell, of Russellville, was
10 the city Monday.
~, Dr' Bourland reports Mayor Haw-
A'0'' Improving slowly.
~ a large party of picnicers went to
A. 49, folnt Thursday and spent the
i, Judge Forester, of Fort Smith, was
M m... me Monday, looking after legal
mrs. Mrs. y. w. Peaker and little one,
- ttc'IIrned turned home Monday from a visit
"Little Rock.
Mfs. .. G. Scott and Master Dren-
49, 49, scout went to Little Rock Tues
~ mis; White, of Russellville, is visit
%d ~ with her sister, Mrs. Il. J. Rey-
nolds In the city.
=, MISSES Vanderventer aud Levers,
y vii, roIt smith, are spending the week
Win Mrs. Jesse Wood.
s..sn Van Buren was blessed with a re-
Ssning og rain Tuesday afternoon, fol-
""eo by cool weather.
1. wts, n,.,.,J. !. W. johnson, of Little Rock,
II rs,.lng with her daughter, Mrs. K.
- 0oigan, Of this city.
c.,mn mas. n. P: Locke, of Fort Smith,
si.,as .~ over Thursday and la with her
sister, Mrs. d. w. Moore.
n,a,, ne Episcopal Sunday School had n
v'lc s"S on Mountain View Thursday,
H"0 enjoyed a delightful day.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
Card Of Thanks.

on our return from Bentonville with
.ne remains of our loved one, though
IL Was after midnight, we were met
at the train by number of our friends
and a detail from the Queen City
Hines, a company composed of noble
young men; and on reaching the
parsonage We found q committee Of
ladies awaiting US, who had made
every preparation for our coming; and
all next day, while the body lay in
'he casket in the parlors. many came.
some with flowers, that the sad occa-
SION might be made beautiful, others
win words Of sympathy that our bur-
dened hearts might be cheered-from
all alike We have had tokens OF sincere
regard. To all who came, with flow.
ers, tears or words, land those who
mad neither, but expressed their sor-
row by their silence, and to DR.. M.
.. Dibrell personally, we say: 1.-THE
blessings of the Lord our God be upon
you," and may others minister to you
IN your sorrow as you have ministered
10 US. Yours in Gratitude,
T.J. REYNOLDS AND FAMILY.
Van Buren,, June 8, 1894.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

The slanderous charges against
Hon. James K. Jones in connec-
tion with the compromise tariff bill
are one by one falling to the
ground. When the bill shall have
been passed and all the beneficial
effects from it have been fully
realized, no man in all the country
will receive SO much credit for the
good work as the senior senator
from Arkansas. Mark this pre-.
Observation-Disclosures Democrat.
Senator Jones is the ablest rep.
resentative the State ever had in
Congress, which is conceded by
both Democrats and Republicans,
and he is only slandered by those
who are envious of the high esteem
in which he is held by his fellow
senators and the nation at large.
Lee Co. Courier.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

1t is settled beyond question
that Senator Berry will succeed
himself From the beginning of
the contest oil the odds were in
favor of Berry and against Fish
back. 1t is a very dangerous thing
for q governor to try to beat a
senator unless he out.classes the
senator in very marked degree.
Fishback could have been re.elect.
ed governor easily. No man in
the state could have defeated him
for that position, but he was no
match for Berry in the race for
the senate. The fact is the peo-
pie know Berry, and have conf.
dence IN him, and do not intend
to displace him. No man could
have defeated him.-Little Rock
Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

Mrs. A. A. Sanders, former widow
of Abe Cordee, living about three
miles north of Alma, in this county,
was found dead on Tuesday, hanging
to an apple tree, at her home. The
cause of the suicide is unknown, but
it is supposed that it was due to low
spirits, as she had for long time been
In bad health.
DIED-The painful news of the
death of Col. Forrester's youngest
child, Shannon, a son, aged 3 years,
was received Wednesday morning,
Mrs. Forester and the two children
we're visiting their old home at Green
wood, while little Shannon was sud-
denly attacked that morning with
Group and died at II 20. The bereaved
parents have the profound sympathy
of their friends in this trying hour.
The burial will take place tomorrow
at Greenwood, where other members
of the family are at rest.-News Record
Our esteemed friend, Mr.. J. w. Cope,
who has 80 long presided over the pre-
scription department. of DR.. F. &.
Kerr's Drug Store, has resigned on
account of continued i'll health. A
more worthy, competent gentleman
will hardly be found anywhere. He
goes to Hardy, Sharp Co to reside and
will conduct drug business at that
place. Mr.. aud Mrs. Cope have large
circle of friends, who regret their hav-
ing to leave our city, and their best
wishes 60 with them to their new
home. Mr.. - Brim, of Cassville,
Mo-, will occupy the vacant place with
DR.. Kerr, a gentleman we'll recon-
m ended.
Miss Emma Beard having reached
her sixteenth birthday on Tuesday
last, her parents gave Emma and her
Young school mates and friends a
birthday party at the family residence
on Van Buren, street in cOmmemora-
ton of the occasion. There were q
house full of young ladies and gents
and they enjoyed every moment of
the evening, as young people only,
know how to do. The ice cream, cakes
and confectionery, were delicious and
all went to their homes after q most
enjoyable spent evening. The little
lady has the best wishes of the PRESS
for the continuation of the bright and
happy life she enters upon her six
teenth birthday.
Negotiations in the new hotel mat
ters have been closed, and the papers
signed. The hotel will be built ac-
cording to the original plans and speci-
fications, upon the site originally Sc.
lected, by Geo F. Morgan and Dorsey
Patton, of the real estate firm of Nor
gan, Patton 4 Co, upon consideration
Of a bonus of $4,000 contributed by
citizens of Van Buren,. Under the
agreement, Messrs. Morgan y Patton
will deposit So, 900 before the 18th inst,
which is to be forfeited. together with
the So, 900 donation, should work not
begin on the hotel by July lst. The
hotel, according to the plans and
specifications, together with the
grounds, will cost in round numbers
S2S 900, and will be ono of the hand
soonest structures in Arkansas. Mr..
Morgan has gone East to perfect the
arrangements.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
Boat Excursion.

We are trying to arrange boat OK
cursion to leave here Wednesday
morning, June Goth, at noon. We
will go ashore at Wilson's Rock about
thirty miles up the river and spread
out our dinner on the grass returning
ut pleasure in the afternoon. We aim
to have good music and everything
that will make the day most enjoya-
bic one in every respect. The crowd
will be carried by the steamboat
DREW to which will be attached a
barge thus giving ample and safe &C.
commodations to all who desire to 60
The charges for the trip will be as
follows: Adults $1.O0, for children
under IA years of age 65 cents. The
proceeds 60 10 the Building Fund of
the Baptist Church. This is reasona-
BILE enough: a trip of that many miles
on the train would cost 81 l80.-Venture,
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
The Shenandoah Valley.

A Valley unsurpassed for its beautiful scenery
II you are going to Washington, Baltimore Phil
adelphia, New York, Boston, or any other point
The Shortest Route Is the NORFOLK 4 WESTERN
RAILROAD via Knoxville, and Bristol, Tenn,
Wytheville, Pulaski, Radford Roanoke, Natura!
Bridge, The GrottOes and Luray, Va. You should
see the equipment of the WASHINGTON L. CHAT
TANOoGA VEsrIBuLED LIMITED; there Is none
finer-Coaches clean and bright-Pullman's g I'm
est Sleeping Cars, one of which runs from Men,
phis to Washington, another from New Orleans
TO New York; and Pullman's finest Dinning Cars
In fact nothing is considered too fine for this
train. You will save many hours of travel by
taking this Route. No connections to miss. as
the trains run solid to Washington. Any infor-
nation you may desire concerning schedules.
etc, will be cheerfully furnished upon applica-
ton to Warren l.. Rohr Western Passenger Agt.
Norfolk h Western Railroad 119 West yth, st.
(Tsead House) Chattanooga Tenn., c. A. De-
Saussure, Div. Passenger Agent M. 4 G. r. H..
Memphis Tenn, or to W. B. Bevill, General
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moisture
like Precipitation, causing intense Itch
ing when warm. This form as well
as Blind, bleeding or Protruding,
Weld at once to DR.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly on parts
effected, absorbs tumors, allays itch,
ing and effects permanent cure. 30
cts. Druggists or mail. Circulars free:
DR.. Bosanko, Philadelphia, Pa. Sold
bv H. C. Johnson, Druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
Six Million Dollars.

In order to accommodate the in
creased travel incident to the pay
ment of tho subsidy money to the
Cherokees at Tahlequah, the Iron
Mountain Route will run regular
dav train, commencing June 4th, until
further notice, leaving Van Buren, for
Fl. Gibson, etc., at p: m. and arriv-
ing at p. m. a. HAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
A GREAT CONVENIENCE.
Within the Reach Of all the LADIES'
New Line In the South.

The demand for strictly irst-class line Of
elegant writing stationery something to suit the
taste of the most fastidiOus has at last been sup
piled by an enterprising Little Rock establish
ment having this line. The firm is THE ARKAN-
sAs DEMOCRAT Co, who received the award at
the Worlds Fair for excellence In Binding.
The line of stationary kept in stock by the AR
KANSAS DEMOCRAT Co. IL none other than WHIT
INGs ELEGANT STATIONERY, direct from New
York, In all its varied tints sizes and designs
the line that was awarded the premium at the
Fair for excellence in design and assortment
Clip this article and send with 80 cents to THE
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT Co., 2l4 and 216 East Mark.
ham street. Little Rock, and receive by return
mail sample box Of WHITING's ELEGANT STA.
TIoNERY. BE careful to write your address plain
and state whether you desire ruled or plain stock
so that your order may be filled properly
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
MOUNTAIN RESORTS OF THE WEST.
Cool Spots In Colorado and Utah, Where the Fa.
tigued Can Find Rest, the Invalid Health,
and the Tourist Pleasure.

While 1t Ia rather q little early to mention the
fact before all traces of Jack Frost have de-
parted from the earth, the management of the
Iron Mountain Route wishes te call the attention
of tourists to its excellent through Pullman ser
vice from all parts of Arkansas and the South
west to st. Louis and Kansas City, where direct
Railways Colorado Short Line" for the Sum-
mer Health and Pleasure Resorts Of Col0rodo,
Utah and the Rocky Mountains.
The General Passenger Department has Issued
very handsome pamphlet descriptive of the
wonders Of natures handiwork In Colorado and
Utah, and copies will be cheerfully mailed free
on application. This is also a most desirable
route to the Northern Lakes and Eastern Seaside
Resorts. For full particulars, call on or address
nearest Companys Agent or H. c. TOWNSEND, ,
General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
COUNTY OFFICERS.

1hcrif-John Steward.
County Clerk-P. ID. Scott
Ctrcuit Clerk-H. s. Levers.
county Judge-J. 4, Smith.
Ireasurer-Jos. B. Paine.
Assessor-Bud Reed.
,Coroner-G. A. Michael,
representatives.. 8. Roberts. J. z. London
senator- - PetIgrew
rr..sosecuting Attorney-Sam r. Chew.
circuit Judge. II Evans,
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
Now is the Time to See California.

The Mo. Pacific Railway Co., is SELL
ing Round Trip tickets from Van Bu-
rem 10 San Francisco, and other Call
fornia points, good to return any time
within sixty days, for 5000.
tt A. HAYS, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

Spscsat Notices in The Local Columns Fve cents
Line for first insertion, and five cents per
ane jor each subsequent insertion. AH locals
I,'A and charged for at ADORE rates until or
dred discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
THE COURTS.
CITY OFFICERS.

Nayor-J. D. Hawkins
Recorder-Jas. Crockett
Ireasurer-Iiichard Lloyd.
Attorney-Ed B. Peirce
1alshal-F. D. Houck.
tclce-Jno. Hatfield, s. !. Barrier.
Alderman-First Ward T. l.. Beard. T. W. Ed
nnondson. Second Ward, W. II: II: Shibley, Q. G.
Snonagus. Third Ward. W. T. Merrill, F. o.
Mccullough
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
To THE STATE CONSTITU-
TION

I1ON.
NOTICE is hereby given that in conformity to
IN the action of the General Assembly of this
state at its session of 1898, the following
Joint resolutions were adopted proposing
amendments to the constitution, and under the
law the same will be submitted to the electors
Of the state at the next general election which
for their separate adoption or rejection namely
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. g.
The county courts of this state, in their respec-
tive counties together with a majority Of the
justices of the peace of such county, III addition
to the amount Of county tax now allowed to be
levied, shall have the power to levy tax of not
exceeding three mills on the dollar on all the
taxable property of their respective counties,
which shall be known as the County Internal
used IN the respective counties for the purpose
of making AMI repairing public roads, building
court houses, iails. bridges and other internal
Improvements of the respective counties and
for other purposes, and shall be collected in
United States currency or county warrants leg
ally drawn on such Internal Improvement Fund.
Approved March 10th, 1898.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. l.
The governor SHALL in case vacancy occurs
In any state, district county or township ofice in
the state, either by death, resignation or other
ment to be in force and effect until the next gen.
eral election thereafter.
Approved April 4th 1898.
Each electOr may vote for or against the fore
going proposed amendments as separate and
distinct proposition. that is he may vote for one
and against the other or vote for OF against both
Witness my official signature and seal OF Offce
this first day Of February. 1894.
II. B. ARMISTEAD.
sEAL] Secretary Of State.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal
church would be glad to take orders
for sewing, plain or fancy. They will
also make and tack comforts. All
work will be promptly and neatly
done, and the prices reasonable.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
EUREKA SPRINGS RY.Z
Passenger. Mail and Express
THE CHURCH ES.

rTETHoDIsT notwithstanding every
nj sunday at 1l:05 q. m. and at 7:30 p. M
fmyer meeting every Wednesday night
T. J. REYNOLDS. Pastor.
rha Kings Daughters meet the first Wednes-
Nv in each month.
~ MRS MATT WALLACE, Pres.
Sunday School every Sabbath at 93) In the
sssnoon. W. p. SADLEh Supt
T5IRsT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-services
ON second and fourth Sundays in each
month 1t II g. m and at p. IN. Prayer meet
IL every Thursday night
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Mis-, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09

Do Not put of taking spring medicine but
take Hoods Sarsaparilla NOW. twill purify your
blood, strengthen your nerves and give you a
good appetite.
The Van Buren press., 1894-06-09
Sunday School every Sunday at . IN.

Sunday School every Sunday at o a. m.
J.. W. Core. Supt.
up. CHURCH-Preaching every Sunday,
l. morning and evening, Sunday School,
tO every Sunday morning. Prayer Meeting
Wednesday evening. -- Pastor.
DAPTIST GHURCH-Preaching every Sun
IL dsy at II a. IN. and at 8 p. IN. Sunday
5chool every Sabbath at $50 q. m
HARVEY BEAUCHAMP. Pastor.
NHRIsTIAN CHURCH-Sunday School meets
" every Sunday at l:3d p. m. at the Old School
Presbyterian Church. DAVE SSoDGRAss, Supt
TRINITY CHURCH-services every Sunday
Mila m. and 8p. m. Celebration OF the
Holy Communion the First Sunday in the month
ALI l. m every other Sunday at 8 q. m. Sun
day School every Sunday at &3G r. m. Seats free
and everybody cordially invited,
REV. q. w. FLOWERS, Rector.
CATHOLIC CHURcH-Mass every Sunday
~ MI0am;
REV. j. MAUHEL, Pastor.