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LIST OF ANSWERS

LIST OF NNSW FINS . -,
TO advertisements IN oihce or inc
4. i. 81; a7ol; 1862; 99b2i Cash; Cot
tage, 500, 9707 H. II. so. Mrs. u Y. j. {;
90 gs3,. lDO3,, aG3S (SD $685. NJ. W, @S9
t2l o. O. % a6io. 1880. CTS. las Nc
Gowen 1916; Mr.. Pestle, lpi2 Gl. y. Cp.
S L. ca; j. w. Seals. $. NJ. r.. Y1la.
1000 o. eOi6 90. 9697 500. g9ig 60 995o tl,
llNm. nm
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Is always something amusing, II
mi ARKANSAS CHANNEL.

hike Thinks non v.,ton WIN II.
Eyeninsllv ~, 49,, Ger WI" no
s,,n Wv '''''''
~ lsxls, September ld.--R. +.
q she firm OF Charles Clar,,c5 q
lbs CITY tho ..
bp,,lrr '''' contractors VINO nave
stRned from no,tir,ora mhora hn
10 coni,r u,,, ,,o
,~s , w''h Alexander Brown n
"sMf TO 9 continuance of the
1t that place Duri,. NJ. C,,r,,,,,
H. the wos,. '"'''s mr. Oi''N>
WIN AT .Nrinsas was pretty
9ilic.sed or rather the results
Ess I b's,n c + ,, by some Of those
i!a a greater dcn,h rr y ~" ~; ~ |.
u 10 MAJ .a' ne was asked what reply
" maze 70 these criticisms. AMI
isnaer pro,
o. for ph' nWn y Soas reccWei =
b psrt IN nun lred AMI odd thousand
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Mr. A. w. Peterson, the advertising
ma ago of the indianapolis, Ind, News,
relates August sth. that he quite accl-
dcntally overheard very strong indorso-
ment Of Ripans Tahules which came from
one William Harmon. in the employ of
the C,tgens' st. Railway Co.. Of Indian
opolis. The Tabules, it seems, had been
recommended to Harmon by Il friend who
had himself been entirely cured by them
Of a bad case Of indigestion. one Gives
Relief.
Ripans Tabulcs are sold by druggists or
by mail II the price go cents a boN) is
sent 10 the Rpans Chemical Company
No. 10 Spruce street. Now York Sample
vial 10 cents. For sale by A. f. K!eslins,
druggist. 500 Main street
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PINE VALLEY REVIVAL.

Pine Valley. Texas, September 15.-An
enthusiastic Methodist meeting is being
conducted here by Rev. Meyers of Dodge
Cons .dclable lntereS, is being manifested
applicants FOR the blessing are quite num-
erous.
The leading lights of the Baptist and
other denominations here nave fused W ~
the McthoG!sts in the work. You can
have it alone. but just declare Il at you
will have it when denominatlonIlism Is a
thing 4 the past and when all dcnoni-
nations shall agroe upon some orthodox
theory of salvation and the modus vi err
andi of obla ming ii. and all nnite under
one head.
The sinners who attend are fast real,
izing their condition, what they need and
what they must do TO be saved. and they
are trying it, independent; and, TO say
the least it is astonishing how VIII ii
.,.NrSe
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CUSTOMERS wanted Tor ch.na dinner
sets, glassware. lamps or silv"r-plated
ware al Houston Oh ma and Glassware
60. sos Main street James II. Dumbie.
Manager 1T
UMBRELLAS and Parasols repaired and
recovered cheaper ihan any Other place
in the city. save money by GIVING me "a
trial. II. Captain. 502 Milan. corne. Pna,-
rie. u
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NNNTEL-SItuation as offlce hoy or
clerk n some store; but win do mcss any
KIND OF work. VIII work iirst month for
ooard. Address 999S, this Office %
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HIGH SCHOOL

BEDFORD COUNTY. VIRGINIA
A thoroughly equipped school complete
IN its appoi1imen s. of high grade. for
novs and Young Men. For catalogue or
informa on apply TO .,
VI. r.. ABBOT, Principal,
Bellevue +. o.
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DETECTIVE AGENcYmrr;,iinetdt, -, detect
ror rates and further information al
dress James Mccane, r. o. Box ,yg
Houston, Texas. s-<'
e o. COTTON & BRO. Fire Insurance
Agents and .Adjusiers' " Main sUeo,,
corner Franklin. u
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Trade o. Exchange.

WANTED Those having anything 90 soil.
trade or exchange to call on me. John
r Boyle 50sis Aia,u street u
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HOUSTON DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Orange Texas September l6.-The Hous-
tdn district conference, Sunday school In
stiilaie and Epworth League convention OF
,hc African Methodist lGp scopal church.
convened in Orange this morning, Rev,
VIM. hartley, presiding elder IN the cha =.
Tho morning session Was devoted to the
husi~ess of the conference and the af-
t,inoon to papers and discussions ress"d
inr the Epwor,h League work and other
subjects. The Opening sermon WAS
uro1che1 ton ght by Rev j. Jones. The
Conference VIII remain In session the bal
auce of .he week. closing Sunday.
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Wanted 10 REM.

WANTED TO RENT-A good hotel IN a
good town. References: W. Is. Camp
bou. banker, Goliad, Texas; u. ". Kip
~ s. Jaelson. Kyle, Texas. ~
WANT TO LEAsE-I want 10 lease or
buy a good newspaper; can give satis-
factory references. Address Editor. Box
1877. Kyle. Texas. "
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WASHINGTON & LEE

UNIVERSITY. Lexington, Virginia
Acndemic; Lew; Engineering. opens
Sent. 10. For catalogue, address
G. W. {. LEE, PRESIDENT
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WANT F,ll--Class elementary, plano. vio-
Samuel Walker. ll3 Commerce, near
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Help Wanted.

WANTED--A young white man. German
O. Swcdc preferred. 10 milk cows aud
Address Theo. I,erlng. STEADY emplsy-
mcut. IS
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situation Wanted.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by cook and bake
~ an boarding house OF In a camp. Address
's'f, tnlS OInCe. "a
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Special N office.

. .TTTI0N--Any person buying old furni.
tuIe under ogr name Is m,s5ePeseo oplr
G,ssnbers Bros. l05 AID aoi Travis 81;
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1905 CONGRESS- STREET. II CHEST Price
paid for second hand clothing. icw 2lry,
I'D gold and furniture. Wm, H0r }liG -
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PERRY STEPHENS. of Kansas Guy. has
a preparation for cleaning all kinds Of
goods. cleans and lays carpets. call on
MN NJ 1nI San Eol.pn strenl. q
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WANnEp-.-A male g. nographcr for about
one Lours work each evening. | have
the typewriter, mus, be good one COS,
this office.
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WANT COLUMN

THE POST is THE GREAT WANT
MEDIUM OF TEXAS.
me Post is the friend of the poor and
needy and publishes Advertisements for
situations wanted OF twenty five words or
less three times free.
The charge for other Wants" is almost
nominal. and IL you want anything an AID.
IA the Cheap Column Of The Post is sure
10 get IL for you. Especially 10 such the
case in
ROOMS FOR RENT.
BOARDING.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALR
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BUSINESS CHANCES.
PERSONALS.
STOLEN. STRAYED.
LOST FOUND.
STU ATOMS WANTED.
WANTED TO TRAlsE.
BIDS AND rRoPOSALA
PROFESSIONAL.
BARGAINS
PARTNERS WANTED.
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED BIDS
WANTED TO BUY.
INFORM ALTON WANTED.
HELP WANTED.
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ron SALE-A hrst-elass gin and mill
business. with four new gin stands. good
houses, engine and new boiler; capacity
1ye bales per hour; yard OF 10 lots. with
residence bargain to the right man;
terms reasonable; retirement reason OF
gale j. III. White. Flatonia, Texas 1913
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For Rent.

FOR RENT--Part ID unfurnishcd house,
desirable ncghborbcod; three blocks OF
capitol Hotel, water. gas, etc; elegant
yards. Address ss.'y, this office. Is
FURNISHED ROoM--One large, comfort
abic frcnt room, cool and airy, only four
blocks from Main street. Apply itps
Prairie ayentto On
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FoR RENTING nicely furnished rooms
ply at 1903 Travis. 20
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WANTED--An insurance agent to reprc-
sent the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Co. OF California IN Houston. a liberal
contract to good agent. Apply to X.
II. Howard, General Agent. Galveston,
Texas. y,
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ossIp or GOTHAM.

Dso''
.,,ember ia favoriic re-
fWk, 40 rot care about
.selers Tho w 49,. -,
-. on old ocean Is O"o i0"s
n y" ,,a,tral railroad OF New
d Nv ,..es Newark Day. Boats
yrieh civil always be found there
inch cau ar.. Ilcht A cheap trip
casfse, canaiSie. and VITA a
VIC nv be mad.
'u ,, .,o, ,,nn
tSa rllihoieu ,,na , .no,,er
sssr IS aoou' y, oan,rol nm, do
4 wol'ii ~" ,,,vs ar !, n,n
Il, Production ol Pi1' n,.'ii,S',.
N, advent OF suN iu,,,, =, ,s,,,.ei
theauical iieli nH,"," vn.,,
sify 10 icei a wv u,ieI
easter. noweVel, VIZ ,n.
.ys,ntative put Hu'e''' VII WY
- 80 ,,,t 80
,,,rts concerning tne ''o'' VI
have been SO contradictory
ssH'' ~. ,,.,bahilh.es were N
n lis ultimate recovery W. On
~, pp,nted to a permanent
ag o. ms nr, LA" dav Inc ORES we're
sss,t that ms ' ~ uns " Iii n w
sxlec'1e'' me Ia st siufcment is
' ssse Is hopeless, and has the
Il Of Or, ABBOTT Wa, y,, Mai st'S'
S-,..J IA IN nj tll1 S1NDN IlONti.
snAsu III" ~
net ono hears hard
II often va ,,,,.,. ~,
kry from the iil'S ol '''ai'eS 'oi-
~, ana IL told this evening by
W. ,,s for ,b, n,.,srs no
F VINO "i''e
Inarl.e, as shat WORTHY IS aztec
n called, how talnss " re running
Lae well rep!aed me cel'h!dt-
M, ~ can't conn ialn' 9nouGh my
1 has re n S)DleWh nat Spit up BY
! and the uptown tend -ncN. Pay
I,,e also slow. within one year
. 4 ~
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AGENTS. We have picnic for YOU, II you
are rAight md god rustlers. Sandwich
Pub Co, li5 :. krvay, Dallas. BIS
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FUR RENT--Flvc room cottage. FURNISH
cd. Two halls, bath room, an modern
conVonicnccs; nice yard and stable. lioy
Caroline street. 10
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Lost. Found, Stray, Stolen.

: 1s-T-o1 scpfembcr i7th, 1896, notes OF
sandy pars also nv wy h and SGu amy
shI.ttuo Sollars and nfty cents, pay
m ni has been stopped, win pay Ten DOL;
lars reward aud no questions asked II
returned 10 a. Stelz.g. 20 Main street.
II. r. Mclaughlin. -- u
sTRAYEp OR sToLEN-Blaek mare
about four miles north q Houston;
Minded an left Jaw; scar across the nose
caused by an old barb wire cut. Re
turn TO j. Nj. Weeden and receive CIV re-
ward. ~
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Wanted to buy.

WANTED-On second hand stove. No. G
or :. cheap. Address a. McCnbo, old
Texas House 1S
WANTED-To buy male puppy collie,
y wtcundland or spaniel. Address 1000,
this office. IS
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Number words time tim time, wee, l mo.

Advertisers should remember that lot
tiers directed to initials only are not ieliv-
erel through the postofiice. II initials are
used they should be directed to the care
of some person. firm OF oostothcc box Ai-
vertisements can be left at our oiii" or
sent through the mail to-
THE HOUSTON POST. Houston, Texas
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Bids and Proposals.

ATTENTION, CARPENTERS Estimates
wanted. plans and specifications. at los
Travis street. "
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'" ~ "a young WHite ii,an, Getman
S,.ln Sw aro,, rfsl i 10 MIX COWS snu
mcnt' SA"' s"P'eiis
.,., >.,,... =
Az ~, AZ ., ~ hase p'onts tor You, " aou
80 ia. "Hu SUI rusuvss. Sani",vn
Tue. w, 40 ;, ErNay, paiias. e-S
WANTED--An insurance agent 10 reprc-
sent the Pacific MuMal Life Insurance
GO. or California IN Houston. liberal
contract 10 a good agent. Apply TO IL
A.. Howard. General Agent, Galvea'on,
Texas. "a
WANT I:IS--A male q enorraphcr Tor abou
one Lours work zach evening; | have
the typewriter, must be a good one. COS,
this oinco. Is
A 4 N;rIsII---1 .--,-,J --,5,iIc .o5 ~ on--e
n good lob for rinnt man. Nppiy al once
10 Herman t.scner. Nl,>toria' Texas. rs
- -; 49, : 80. ~. ~ -,
NIED-A lazy 10 teach lour soIhs
,na1i,,. srir ,,1., n,W,r md rraScr
music. Address h Il. Wakinson, Der.
LII :: i,nH 'sn1,nf~ ir.xns "a
- -.
WANTEn. onc hiss'.ciass nat trimmer:
n NON, pn, I'LL, n's' ss WI sgMvc .ver saalv
49, "ff''' il
-: -----------,.-- =
"NM +, young iauy MILO unu W
~, "S 49,, ,,'" ,,,s, ,hi,drcn A11rsss ~
~ nv, w" u..s"' SIM vn u' soIe
young isules 10 ieaih the miliihery . pus,.
nvSs, Apply - A. NN"s"h' o'' M', ~
street IL
WANTBp-lo hi,st-c.nss savers and chop
Iers 70 CUT iou' Wovn' !o" al VIII
yer u you Whht ~ anu " ccn's per "ovu
coal ward. north end San Jaonto street
bridge. Is
N. ...,,,;,11 "a No
NJ niIlV,Ww rcnuers ior tue LILO OF
John wesley itarhin, written ny hunSetl
from asents or oy mat % cent. LID
eraI terms 10 usSnts, Auu,css sini'h "
and copvrighters. rs
"a. ,-.rv, - -, ..fl--...-.-- Il, -,
NAN Ella s1oer' ihuus,'ious unhNr.
800 uS 1oo 70 'sr. . wv" Sas,rrLs' ,smnc,t,
Icteroncns, 10 o'rcishs N'"'N' "oNn M
da!e, lSNas ~
WANT'pp-Agents in every town within
200 miles OF Houston to represent us.
For terms, etc, ADDRESS $ Packard's
Troy Laundry. Houston. Texas ~
"a -
wa ~ "Vu', ,a" , ~ eNI,S 10
vh.ts 70 esem, w. wv a., ,S' ,u,n h"u NV,
x WI ,hnvasiioto' nncr pnV
~ tNl'tilNtNs iiNtSi'N"'t AZ N'i'e. i''N
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NINNI-A homo treatmcnt Tor uterlno
trouoles. Investigate nt iQ2 Hin2 build
las. lady attendants from To p. IN. ;
adNice and Nod b book free w
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WANTED--Pohiuon. by Al hookkeeper
and office man. quick and nccurntc also
good fire insurance worker, references.
Address T. l., McCay. Temple. Texas. rs
WhNTIgD-By a young lady OF refine
ment and culture. n position as uurrerv
Euverness or companion 10 invalid .Ddy.
good acamatrefs. best references. All
dress Miss NJ. H.. this office. Is
WANTED--A post1on In the city ms stem
ographer. by n young lady OF conslder-
able experience. Address o7sG. this NJ
Tee. n
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-07-24

TIE
BEST ROUTE
TO TIE
YVES and Northwest


Is the Kansas Cit. Memphis &
birmingham X. X. i is re only
through line from The South and
Southwest Z A.ala-ls, I-z-a a14
the Northwest. lis entire t.al0,
With Free Reclining C:-.- -,.a.
Pullman Palace S.eer.ng Ger ao#
hrst-c.4ss DayCu5c2la ran ta~.&aa
from 3orwiorha1a 10 Naasrs L..ls
crossing rac Dig .-.C.- /, Mem
phis, aid making close covu-oana.
al thar pc.rl w.-a Arkansas AMI
Texas through lnc5, Via TINS Inc
through Pullman >.-@:sa = CT Is
ran daily from j.-sa.aE..a, i'.=..
va Macon, AIaE-a, I~r.'-2- -..
and Memphis, aou Esom Jackson
v!le, Aua..- and Macon 10 81
LoLs oil. Ca-csEo Wa I~.J
Springs -1y lie L.rc15 Central
r2i,ro@4
Vcst.1ula5 s'ccrlr- car also
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
local Items OF Interest
to Our Readers


II cents o.. .E.--TEEl 10 any EglI L u
the CITY, a. I..l4.y < CO. S.
Maurice smith = pronounced
nut Ct daT-or.
49, ..-
receive a sCaudaod fashion plate.
...,. ,,-..-., 1r...L.....- :. oo~
valescclt
r. c..... .-.- IT,,
10Y" ,, ,..-... > -. .. 49,, --1>,' .
,.,.,,-, ,:..,.
--..:.-:,
raca;I,nI al s;-ae = Davidson 3
zTorI.~Lo,,,..
-,.-L-.l.':.T .o.l-.-
II you "ahS 8ooC square iI! Cd!
house, No. s6 South Main street.
o 1,r,.
Dee DAVIDSON -" all h1CnoP ,
me WaICn IN; Je"eleI anu
- ai h 80 " "' y
= r nl,uox.t, :. - b;s s+ora
- - 49,,
again ditoi d Slloi iiiNeS"
=. Khelnauer q bro: are CONG ,l
Ia , D;1,> ,; 20 n-;nec N
ST., ,.;a;+ - S;s ton;rv ~ ,he
~
coast
Stra" HATS al COST al ko"en
on seosnnatiA Goods
..rn frorn : nI,asn~a tr;n 20 Tnv,r
nesS.
s., Lau is+ CoIia a;Es anu ~ Wa:e .rS,
&Cos
-, :,
vile to assist in the Democrat
&c.,
10
cart suitable for watering We pets,
bles. Pc Box 833.
The c.uno;on :. nrow;na v.rv
warm in local as well as national
politics.
New York World, daily, 1 cent,
Sunday, 5 cents, at Martin & Nc
Ionnell s
Mrs. Hendon and children are
enjoying the attractions Of Amelia
Beach.
Buy your child one of our Dol
lar washable SUITS. waterman
x ~
"Duble' Sternberger returned
today from 4 few days trip TO
III. ~ -
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Southern
Wanted Second hand bone
mill Arn,v or address this cfficc.
dow Av1~,,h~I,, bo,.;ro come 70
fbe biz s,,.o1.;n., nd p9rbccra q
PIitcbfor
the latest strIe, INV To-. (. Kaei-
nauer & Bro.
r.. --.,r~,c,,.ar 17~r ,..irr NAV
+, ~. Aor5 t+.rl ,-~;ol- come
7r. ,,-.~,, =. -. an. ar., ,'-,s fine
open ar ceTc@E.
k.cI Lrr5o~f.3ra Shoes Won
vii. find IT Davidson (. Van
Ecrop's
Mrs WI. Ioruard c2jJren Ct
Narte] VII, have been v.,iti7o
Mrs w. X. IawaaskI for some
time past returned home today.
n , s.
Shoes? If so, we can fit and suit
you. Davidson & NanEChop.
.-,r.o &c oao
eat sDiders. the most notable beiDc
the Digger Indians of the United
States.
1ol rf.,, 40, o~a
- III 10 po11o,;
hotel at Clear Water. Workmen
are hocking there from every
direction -Temna Tribune
Won a shirt to order cbaeper than
you can by them ready made and
they are guaranteed to fir. 22-I m
Rorn last niobt at = o'clock 70
the wife of / Klein TIE Exposi-
tion street merchant = fine eioht
pound glri' LII. thompson WIS
the attending physician.
Dlo; O. d. Lo Ill
s;uec M rtuIei - etandard fosh
IONS.
Miss Nellie Stevens, WHO has
been attending the Peabody nor
NAL at Green Cove Springs for the
last six weeks, returned home his
afteroocn.
mule for a driving horse. VIII pay
cash difference. Address T. O.
Box S33
recent of 20 COMPLETE parts of
music from Iule Cohen, a forme
citizen Of Ocala, but now of New
York The bows are very proud
Of them
roI 0dIe'Il "c soou t"o-se0ll
less than half value. Easy pay
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-10
NORTHERN AFRICA.
Life of the Arab Bedouins of til
Plains.

Life of the Arab Bedouins of the
Plains.
Only on the plains are the Arabs te
be found, but here their tents are scat
tered in every direction. From the At
lantic to the Atlas, from Tangier to Mo
gador, and then away through the fer
tile province of Soos, one of the chiel
features of Morocco is the series of wide
alluyial treeless plains, often apparently
as fiat as a table, but here and there cut
up by winding rivers and crossed by
tricts is remarkable, but owing TO the
disagreement of the country, which
renders native property so insecure
only a small portion is cultivated. 1t is
on the untitled slopes which border
these plains that the Arab encamp.
ments are TO be found-circles or ovals
Of low, goat-hair tents, each covering
a large area in proportion to its height
As the traveller approaches them he is
greeted by chorus of barking, which
soon brings out some swarthy form
in The daytime usually that Of a woman
for the men will be away with the flocks
of cattle, blowing, sowing or reaping
Unless they are travelling or fighting
here ends the chapter of their occupa'
tons. In the evening they stuff them.
selves to repletion, if they can afford It,
with a wholesome dish of prepared bar
ley or wheat meal, seldom accompanied
with meat then, after gossip round
the cracking fire, or, on state occasions
three cups of sirupy green tea apiece
they roll themselves up in their long
blankets and sleep on the ground. The
first blush of dawn sees them stirring
and soon all is life and excitement. The
men all go off to their various labors, as
do many of the stronger women, while
the remainder attend to their scanty
household duties. lateron baslling in the
sun. But the moment the stranger ar.
riyes the scene changes, and the inces
SAINT din of dogs, hays and babies com
mences, to which the visitor is doomed
till late at night, with the addition then
of neighs and brays. Outside the circle
of tents is a ring of thorny bushes, cul
and piled in such a manner that their
interviewer branches prove an effective
barrier, and at night the only space left
free for an entrance is closed in the
same manner. The roofs only of Tbs
tents are of cloth; the sides. about three
feet high. are formed of bundles OF
thistles stood on end, or of any brush
wood the locality affords. Inside. Tic
leaves of the palmetto serve for plifsh
being supplemented by a mat or two
The furniture consists, perhaps. of {
rude hand-loom. hand-mill and three
stones in hole for a fireplace. AROUND
the sides are tethered donkeys or calves
while fowls and dogs have the run oi
the establishment. Dirt is the prevail
ing feature.-Harper's Magazine.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-10-10
The Drouth-Its Effect.

1t is feared by many persons that the
late drouth win have the effect to de-
press land sales in Arkansas. At first
thought such opinion seems to be well
founded. 1t should be remembered,
however, that no country is exempt
from drouths, excessive rains and other
adverse conditions, which cut crops
short. More stress is laid on the par
tial failure of crops the present season
In Arkansas than would be were it not
for the fact of it being an extraordi-
nary occurrence. For period of 20
years or more the seasons were season.
able. So many consecutive seasons in
which the yield of all crops was fair
causes the late drouth period to stand
out in marked contrast In order to
ascertain what baneful effect one sea-
son of drouth will have ON the Queen
Stat" of the great southwest, it is well
to look backward to the trials through
which other states have passed. Take,
for example Kansas. That state eXpe-
rienced three consecutive drouth years,
beginning in 1858 and ending in 1860,
every successive year being worse than
the preceding one. The country was
literally parched; water famines and
starvation ruled; suffering and priva-
tion prevailed; but immigration was
not stopped. Years later came more
drouths, followed by swarms of locusts
which moved down what vegetation
survived drouth and simoons, but Kan
sas continued to receive columns of inn
migrants, and to-day its broad prairies
TEEN with fields of grain and happy
homes. In Arkansas good crops were
the rule all these years, while in Kan
sas they were the exception. If locusts
and drouths failed to check the inflow
OF homeseekers to Kansas, one drouth
surely ought not to seriously interfere
with the march of homeseekers toward
Arkansas. The tide cannot be checked
by one drouth. Arkansas presents too
many inducements to people in search
Of cheap homes, and too many attrae-
tions to men of enterprise who have cap
ital to invest where it will yield a rich
return. The majestic rivers yet flow,
the soil remains, and the natural
wealth of minerals and forests we have,
besides the early crops were fair and
there is yet time for certain late crops
to mature. One partial failure of crops
should not cause any misgiying as to
the future.