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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-14
cultivation of ohrysanthemums.

Chrysanthemums, which have been ap-
pearing in the florists windows, are now
being shown in their true beauty, and
from now till the close of the season the
best types of the flower will be on exhibit
ton. The new seedlings were shown at
the Philadelphia Flower Show this week,
and there they will be passed upon by the
committee Of the Society of American
Florists, which will decide whether or not
they may be grown for sale. The require
ments that new seeding must fill are
mainly the stiffness of the stem and the
large size of the bloom; but the members
of the committee use a great deal of care
in passing on new type, and the bloom
must be of great merit before they will
name it and give it certificate The
Seeding must appear before the committee
the next year and receive a second notice,
for it often happens that seeding which
is a beauty the first year will develop
weak stem or fail to grow to sufficient
size the second year, and then the public
refuse to buy it.
Inc lntef-OceaI, WHICH iS DcluS Sho"h
in the store of William J. Halliday, No.
BIG North Charles street, Baltimore, has
successfully gone through the two inspec-
tions. The bloom is of the japanese va
riety, as majority of the favorities are
this year. The color is delicate shell
pink, which shows to advantage in the
light. The petals are rehexed, and make
a very fluffy and pleasing appearance. The
bloom is large and the stem is strong. Mr.
Halliday expects to make the first cuttings
of his Philadelphia NUNS this week.
These flowers are white and extremely
large, and they promise to be one of the
fayorities of the season.
The cultivation of the chrysanthemum
has grown to be an enormous industry.
Each year the up-to-date florist must show
new flowers, and to produce new bloom
takes two years Of careful attention and
work. The NUNS are now divided into
eight well-known types-the incurved or
Chinese, the refexed, the rehexed Japan
ese, the japanese, the pomponn, the large
lowered anemone, the anemone fowered
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A GREAT NOVEL OF THE AMERICAN REvo

makes especially timely
A GREAT NOVEL OF THE AMERICAN REvo-
LUTON
piece of its author, Dr. S. Weir Mitchell. The
story, Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker" purports to be
the autobiography OF its hero, an officer on Wash
ington's staff Social life in Philadelphia at the
time of the Revolution is most interestingly depict
ed, and the characters include Washington, Frank
1t is safe TO say that the readers of this great ro-
nance will obtain from it clearer idea of the peo-
pie who were foremost in Revolutionary days, and
of the social life of the time than can be had from
any other single source. The work is not only bis
toricaly accurate but is most interesting story Of
love and war. The first chapters are in the Novem-
Der number. Howard Pyle will illustrate ii.
CAMPAIGNING WITH GRANT,
by General Horace Porter is the title of series of
articles which has been in preparation for many
years General Porter was an aide on General
diary which he kept through the war is the basis OF
the present articles which striking pen-pctures
of campaign life and scenes They viii be fully IL
Illustrated. The first one is in the November Century
ANEW NOVEL
by Marion Crawford author of Mr. Isaacs. Sara
cinesca Casa Braecio," etc. entitled, "A Rose of
American characters, begins in November. The
first of series of engravings, made by the famous
wood-engravings, T. Cole. of the old English mas
tiers also is in this issue New features will be an
nounced from time to time. Superb Art Features.
The Best Short Stories Si0O year 35 cents Il num-
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Why not teach. the boys at home how
to carve fowl? know a practical
mother who has her boys take turns with
each other and the father in waiting on the
table. It is a plan that might be follow
ed by all with advantage
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Why not save the chicken feathers for
chair cushions when picking the poultry
for home nse These ar often thrown
aside as useless, when IN reality they are
almost as good for this purpose as the
expensive goose and duck feathers
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BOARDING HOUSE.

The Babylon Building, East Main Street,
having been enlarged and thoroughly reno
waited, has been opened by Mrs B. S. Smith
as a First-class Family Boarding House.
Several families have already taken rooms;
two very desirable rooms not communicating,
are unenguged. Transients as well as table
boarders accommodated. Terms reasonable.
Bathroom and all conyeniences.
now 3t$
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TAKE LOOK AT OUR DRESS GOODS.
opened French Bees and Checked Novelties the lead
ing coors in the dollar quality, for 75c yard
Silk Wool Mixed and stylish fabrics
worth and on sale a 3oc yard
GOoDsOne specialize pieces Wide Vale Dago and Chev
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NOTICE.

The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, trading under the
firm name of Ruby 4 Bro, has been dissolved
by mutual consent.
The business of the firm will be settled up
by Vim. Henry Ruby.
WM. HENRY RUBY,
JOSEPH RUBY.
Lineboro, Nd, October &c, 1896.
oct II az
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A SEPARATION.

From the Italian, for Short Stories.
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will be glad that calls whether they buy
thousand things here to interest and please you
goods placed shelves and counters every day
instructed to tell anything wish to know
concerning merchandise without
you to buy Special Offerings for this week below
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T1HE CENTURY
4 in 1897.
ALL NEW FEATURES.

The Century will continue to be in every respect
the leading American magazine its table of con-
tents including each month the best in literature
and art The present interest in American history
makes especially timely
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WESTMINSTER, MD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1896.
TNHE GREAT SECRET HOW TO
Il SAVE MONEY.

T1HE GREAT SECRET HOW TO
Il SAVE MONEY.
FIX THIS IN YOUR MIND.
Your dollar does double duty when it buys
good goods cheap.
Look at our new assortment of
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks,
Valises and Umbrellas.
1t is our business to give the most for
your money. We shall give finer qualities
of Shoes and Hats, and greater values for
every Dollar that passes over our counters
than ever before.
We are the LEADERS in late styles and
the guiding star for BARGAINS.
An immense line of
Fall and Winter Shoes and Hats
at close money saving prices.
LOW PRICES are not BARGAINS unless
quality is there.
Nothing will convince like personal inspec-
ton, that for seasonable goods and reasonable
prices, the best place is ours
U. L. REAVER,
Next door to Post Office,
oct 81 Westminster, Nd.
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VIM. E. DERR,
novl4 THE MODEL EMPORIUM, WESTMINSTER, MD

INSURANCE AGENCY
WILSON & GOODWIN,
Successors to James Shriver,
II W. Main St, adjoining Babylon & Gilbert,
Westminster, Md.
Represent the following Companies:
Royal Fire Insurance Co. of Liverpool,
Continental Fire Insurance Company of
New York;
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of
England.
Employers Accident Liability Assurance
Corporation Limited of London.
No Notes. No Assessments.
Refer by PERMISSION to
Geo. R. Gehr, Cashier 1st National Bank;
John L. Reifsnider, Babylon & Gilbert, NJ.
Schaeffer 4 Co., B. F, Shriver Co.
july 1-ly
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
BILL pooLIN CAPTURED

Bill Doolin, long known through the
columns of the newspapers as an active
member of the different bands of out
laws that for the past four years have
infested the Indian country, has been
captured and is today behind the bars
of the Jail at Oklahoma City, o T.
The news was received at the
marshal's Office here yesterday morn
ing, no details being given, but as items
of like character have 50 often proven
without foundation it was given little
credence. In the afternoon, though, a
telegram was received from United
States Marshal Nix, of Oklahoma City,
confirming the first message.
Mr.. Nix gave no particulars either,
but coming from him the news is con-
sidered reliable and no doubt now
remains of the capture of the bandit.
He will not be brought here for trial
unless he succeeds in clearing himself
of murder charge now pending against
him in the Oklahoma courts. Times
18th.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

MARRIED-At the residence of Mayor
Decherd, on Thursday afternoon, Mr..
Geo. B. Hanna and Miss Nola Alex
ander. both of Charlotte, N. c.. Rev.
Mack, of st. Louis, assisted by Rev.
G. N. Wall, of this city, officiating.
The bride was attired in handsome
travelling gown of brown cloth and
velvet. She is neice of Mrs. Judge
Decherd, at whose hospitable home the
wedding took place. She is the eldest
daughter of DR.. Alexander, formerly
a citizen of Van Buren,, and well known
to all the older residents. She has
been visiting her aunt for some months
past and by her gentle ways and sterling
worth has greatly endeared herself to
her relatives and large circle of
friends, who join in wishing her long
life of happiness. The groom, we are
glad to know, is most estimable
gentleman, for number of years con
nected with the assay Office in Charlotte
as assayer and is prominent at home in
all Christian endeavor-Sunday School
and Church work. We congratulate
him on securing so valuable an assistant
as Miss Alexander will prove to be.
Her fine qualities of head and heart
with her many Christian virtues make
her a suitable help mate for any good
man. They left on the five o clock
cannonball via st. Louis and Eastern
cities for their future home.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

The tax collectors are at Cedarville
today.
w. H. Byers was down from Monet
Thursday.
Regular services at Methodist church
Sunday.
Mexican oranges, soc per dozen, at
EDMoNDSoN & BRITT Gro. Co.
Editor Holden, of Muldrow, was in
town Saturday
Morrison s Faust at the Opera
House tonight.
What has become Of the projected
cold storage plantr
Mrs. J. w. Higgs spent several days
at Alma this week
DR., J. S. Bushong was down from
Mountainburg Monday.
Deputy VIM. Renfroe was down from
Winfrey township Saturday.
Adds Bryan has moved to the cottage
recently occupied by Lon Black.
Mud has again been the most striking
feature on Main street this week.
The Mo. Pac. pay car was here
Thursday and made the boys happy.
Miss Lille McGee left on Saturday
afternoon train for Wagner, l. T.
November cut lemons, l5c per doz. at
EDMoNDsoN & BRITT GRO. Co.
Miss Mabel Miller was given a
surprise party by her friends Tuesday
night.
Harry Mclean il now located at
Clarksville. He left for that point last
Friday.
Mrs. T. s. Euper left Thursday for
Alabama where Mr.. Euper is now
located.
A brick sidewalk has been put in on
st. James Street, between Main and
Webster.
Lewis Cartright was Monday sent TO
the farm by Esq. Colgrove for
vagrancy.
Report has 1t that Geo. Taylor will
DO the Republican candidate for City
Marshal
Lon Black is now domiciled in the
dwelling recently occupied by DR..
Prescott.
Epworth League meeting each Sun
day evening at 8 O'Clock at the
Methodist church,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

DIED-In Van Buren, on Tuesday
night, Jan. 10, 1896, at 2:30 A. M, at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs
Adkins, Rev. F. M. Paine, aged 70
years, 6 months.
Rev. F. M. Paine was born in Jiles
county, Tenn. in 1922. At the age of
twelve he removed with his parents to
Illinois. In that state, in 1910, he was
married to Miss Susan Rich. From
Illinois he removed to Missouri and
after living there three years came to
Arkansas in 1845 and located at
Clarksville.
DR.. Paine professed religion in early
life and was ordained minister in the
NJ. E. Church, South, in 1S47, his first
charge being Grand Prairie Mission.
embracing the Fort Smith and Paris
country. Later on he spent ten years
of his life in mission work among the
Indians, being superintendent and
minister to FIVE different schools. The
war coming on. he spent some years in
the Texas Conference, being again
transferred to the Arkansas Conference
in 1857 and locating at Clarksville,
where he was pastor for some time.
About this time he was Presiding Elder
of the Dardanelle District and station
preacher at Ozark. In 1875 he located
at Altus and spent some years there
educating his younger children. In
1884 he re entered the Conference and
was stationed at Alma and later on at
Bentonville and Rogers. Retiring
from the active ministerial field he
located near Alma in this county, pur
chasing farm and devoting his time to
fruit growing, for eleven years, up to
the time of his last illnesss.
DR.. Paine was also a physician as
we'll as minister and often turned his
attention to this profession with
success.
His wife and FIVE children survive
him-Mr. Jos. Paine and Mrs. Adkins.
of Van Buren, Mrs. Eichenberger, of
Ozark; Mrs. Shangle, of Oregon, and
Mrs. Price, Of Montana. DR.. Paine
was good man and has entered upon
the great beyond with the knowledge of
duties we'll and faithfully performed.
To his relatives, especially to his
venerable wife, we extend the sympathy
of the community.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
THE RECORDS SENSATION J..

1t is not often that newspaper
manufactures its own sensation, but the
people of Fort Smith were treated
yesterday by the News Record to one
that is the most remarkable in the
history Of journalism. With an evident
intent to discredit in advance a story
the editor of the Record feared would be
published by the Union printers, who
had announced the coming of an evening
paper to be printed by them, the editor
of the Record publishes in his own
paper his own version of the matters
whispered, and confesses to great
many scandalous things the public
would never have believed coming from
any other source than himself. Demo.
crat, Tuesday.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
supreme Court cIslons.

The following cases from Crawford
county were passed on by the Supreme
Court Monday:
No. 469. CIR. Ed Sanford vs.. The
State appeal from Crawford Circuit
Court. Affirmed orally by Mr.. Justice
Hughes.
No. 2767. Standard Life and Acct
dent Insurance Company VS.. Maggie
Smith-appeal from Crawford Circuit
Court. Affirmed orally by Battle, J.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
ASSAULTED WITH A BRICKBAT.

Miss Maggie Hamilton, we'll known
in this city, lives on Fifth street. She
is a most estimable woman. Sunday
night about nine she stepped out in the
yard She paused in the door of the
woodshed and as she did so someone on
the inside struck her violently on the
head with brickbat about two or three
times. She screamed and he ran. She
entered the house all bloody. The
family on hearing her screams had
rushed out to the front thinking the
electric car had run over some one.
The assailant is entirely unknown. -
Times. 14th.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
and Funeral Directors.
Fort Smith Items.
ROBBED.

ROBBED.
Tuesday night a white man on the
Avenue near Fifth street was knocked
down and robbed of $50. 1t was not
later than go o clock. He lives in the
Indian Territory. He was knocked
senseless by a club and when he recov
cred consciousness there was nothing to
see or be seen. No arrests and no clue.
Democrat. ,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
Faust"

Morrisons Magnificent Dramatic Scenic Pro-
duction OF Faust can be seen at Murta Opera
House tonight On account of the burning Of
an opera house where they had an engagement
the company had a night of, and Manager
Murta was fortunate enough TO secure them for
Van Buren,. This will be the first time in the
history of this company that they have played
in as small a town as Van Buren,. Everybody
knows what the drama of Faust Is and nearly
every body knows the excellent reputation of
Morrison's company, so it goes without saying
tie house will be filled to Overfowing. Every
body should see this grand production.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
IfYou Want....

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give me mum =
bers, improvements and price,
cash or time. II you want to
purchase let mo know what you
want. ! will sell on reasonable
mission.
VIM. /. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

DR.. Prescott has moved to the East
End.
1t is little dull here, yet the drum
mers say this is the liveliest town from
Springfield to Fort Smith, and they
ought to know Fayetteville Daily.
Soft soap is cheap They spring that
same gag here, and we suppose in every
other town in the State if it would cause
them to sell dollar worth more of
goods.
"Maloneys Wedding which was
produced on the boards of Murta Opera
House Saturday evening, was one of the
best comedies that has been seen here
for some time. There was fair
audience present and they enjoyed
themselves heartily. Their specialties
were very good and called out much
applause and laughter. The only thing
to mar the entertainment were the un-
earthly sounds emitted by the piano.
The Rt Rev. Abbot Ignatius Conrad
will preach q mission in st. Michael S
Catholic Church, this city, beginning
Sunday the 26th inst, at 10A. M. and
closing on the following Sunday,
February the I'd, on which day the Rt.
Rev. Edward Fitzgerald, Bishop of
Little Rock, will administer the
sacrament of confirmation. All are
invited and welcome.
j. P. MAUREL, Pastor.
Very few of our readers are aware of
the immense business being done by the
''Old Reliable Meat Market of this
city. They are not only supplying the
home market but receive orders every
day or two from Fort Smith-where
they furnish great part Of the meat
used by the different markets-as we'll
as other points along the railroad.
Merrill Bros. carry the largest assort
ment of meats in this section of the
State.
James S. Boatright and Miss, Ella
Winton were united in marriage New
Years day at the residence of the
bride S father, just east of town, Rev.
Lowery officiating. Miss Winton is a
popular young Cherokee lady and the
groom is a son of j. s. Boatright. one
of our best farmers east of town, and is
an exemplary young man. The Record
joins the newly welded couple many
friends in wishing them Godspeed on
their journey through life together -
Wagner Record.
The annual election of officers of the
Crawford County Horticultural Society
was held at the Society's room in the
Wallace block last Saturday. The
meeting was largely attended and over
100 votes were cast in the election. The
following were elected officers for the
ensuing year: ]. Neal, president; p.
d. Scott, vice president; F. NJ. Winn.
secretary; r. E. Brown. treasurer.
Shipping Committee-W. H. H. Shib-
ley, NJ. P. Kilgore, P. ID. Scott, J. l..
Rea, l. A. Campbell. This Society has
been of great benefit to the growers Of
fruits ard vegetables in Crawford
county in the saving on freight rates,
the prompt transportation of perishable
goods and in many other ways. We
are pleased to see the society in such a
prosperous condition and its member
shin constantly increasing,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
THE VAN BUREN, PRESS.
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TINE TABLES.

Trains 23I, 232, 233 234, 243 and 2A will carry
passengers. , -
No 2sl AFT . so pm. Arr. Coffeyville $50 pm.
No 233 +. 2:40a.m. FIT Smith $40 am.
No. 243 l025 am. Stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
No. 2s2 Arr Ills pm. Arr Little Rock sos pm.
No 23. 6: 40 am 1.0G pm.
No a4{ Lv 1888 am Coal Hill 3:O5 pm.
Trains 231. 232. 233, 234 run daily.
Trains 243 and pa do not run OH Sunday.
Through trains make stop OF minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
No $780, Arr. ll:25 a NJ. Stops at Van BUREN,.
No. 20ss Lv. $50 pm. Arr. Greenwood 625 p. IN.
~ Daily. except Sunday
A. HAYS. Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

Wonderful are the cures accomplished by
Hoods Sarsaparilla and yet 1t is only because
Hoods Sarsaparilla the one true blood purifier,
makes pure rich, healthy blood.
Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels act
easilyG yet promptly and efficiently 200
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Familiarity breeds contempt for dam
ger, as well as other happenings, This
is especially true in railroad life, where
the most horrible of deaths awaits
careless step. A gentleman relates an
incident of the kind, as seen in New Or
leans. The transfer vessel of the South
ern Pacific was at its pier, and locomo-
tive was hauling cars up the short but
steep grade to the dock. While the
gentleman was watching this operation,
he saw a switchman, with lantern,
step on the track right in front of the
approaching locomotive. The engine
came on, and just as it seemed the man
would be crushed, he gave little Jump
and landed on the fender. out Of dan
ger. The slightest slip would have
meant death of horrible kind and vet
he took the risk 20 times a day. His
pay could have hardly been worth the
risk, but he never thought of that
Golden Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
No Need of Them.

Girls are becoming more sensible,
don't you Think" she asked
I'm what way" he inquired for he
was a wise man and objected to commit
ting himself until he had seen all the
plans and specifications.
"Well, for one thing" she explained,
"they no longer wear tight gloves"
"They don't need to-" he answered.
"Thcy have probably learned that they
can get their hands squeezed other
ways"
well, that's sensible, isn't it? And
n great many of us don't wear such tight
waists. either"
"Yes. yes, of course!" he exclaimed,
hastily.
And thereupon they went into eXecu-
tive session.-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Mr.. Stealall-I have done you good
many favors in the past, buying up del
egates for you, carrying conventions
for you, hiring repeaters, counting
votes, and 50 on; and now, as l am out
of a job, | thought maybe you could
give me a chance in your factory. l
hear YOU are in need of a confidential
bookkeeper.
Great Statesman (also big manufac-
turer)-Um-er, 1 don't think you
would suit in that position. But I'll
tell you what I'll do; I'll back you for
county treasurer-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
Making 1t Plain.

This here piece in the paper makes
use O. the word 'superfluity' several
times" remarked the man who was sit
ting on the empty soap box. Now
what do we take superfiuity to be?"
q dunno's 1 kin exactly tell it," an
swered the man with Irvine suspenders.
But sense it all right enough"
kin We illustrate it?"
IN yes. 1 reckon l kin. Superiority
Is a good deal the same thing ez a
feller's wearin' necktie when he's got
a full beard. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15

Some years ago a rich man was sem
fenced in England for some crime to a
term of penal servitude. SO enamored
did nc become with prison life and with
his surroundings during the period of
his incarceration, that, since his re-
lease, he has built for himself a
miniature prison, with cells, exercise
ground and tread mill. Upon the lat
ter, it is said, he daily works just as he
did while he was under his SENTENCE
London Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-15
ADDIied to Her Mouth.

"My DEAR" he said in the middle of
the rather protracted curtain lecture.
Don't interrupt me. John Henry"
she returned.
ITS only for your own good" he
said, alphabetically. You see, you may
let your mouth inadvertently get you
into trouble"
She felt that he had something mean,
to say, but her curiosity forced her to.
ask what he meant.
"a very earnest attempt is being
made" he said, "to enforce the mid
night closing ordinance. - Chicago
Post.