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The times., 1897-05-03
Washington CITY Free Library.

During the month OF April, 1897, AIS
volumes were added to the Washington
City Free Library, which makes the total
number Of books available for issue 8, $50,
being an increase Of about 5000 over
April, 1896. The average number of vol
umes loaned each day during April, 1897,
was 503, or a total for the month of 13 ,o99.
Two hundred and fifty-five new cards were
Issued during the past month, making the
total registration to date, 1896. During
the period, January to April, 1897, 50.943
volumes were issued, being over double
the output for the corresponding period Of
year ago, and indicates the growing
favor with which this educational institu-
tion is held by the reading public OF
Washington.
The times., 1897-05-03
TESTIFYING THEIR REGARD.
Ex-Foreman Benedic1'S Old Force
Presents a Silver Service.

Saturday night Harold Benedict, lately the
chief of the division OF proofreading, Gov
ernment Printing office, was presented
with an elaborate and beautiful silver
Service OF thirteen pieces by his former
associates of the proofroom.
The presentation was made at his resi-
dencc, No. 153 A street northeast. and a
large number OF the present and former
force of proofreaders were present. The
tray bears the engraved legend: " Presented
to Harold Benedict as a testimonial of
esteem by his former associates OF the
proofroom, Government Printing office,
May 1 1897" Each other piece of the
service bears Mr.. Beredict's monogram,
"H. b.
The presentation was an entire surprise
to Mr.. Benedict, as he had received NO
intimation that he was to be thus remem-
bered by the employees of the division
over which he presided for nearly three
wears.
The times., 1897-05-03
GARNER & CO.'S EsaihIsG| SALE.
Seventh on ! H Streets.
SAKS SAYS
SAKS SAYS
No other house does, ever did, or ever
will, sell such sterling qualities a. such
low prices as we quote.
Arrived at the Hotels.

Mrs. Frank Hatton, widow of Mr.. Frank
Hatton, formerly editor of the Post, who
has been at her home in Iowa for two
months, returned TO Washington yesterday.
She is staying at the Arlington.
DR.. Harrington Eastlake, Of Toxic, Japan,
was in Washington yesterday, staying at
the Ebhtt House. He left for Philadel-
phia last night, but expects to return to
Washington soon to deliver alecture on the
japanese. DR.. Eastlake has lived many
years in Japan, and has been close stu
dent of the country andits people.
Gov. Schofield, of Wisconsin, and a
friend are in Washington for a few days,
at the Ebbitt House. Gov. Schofield denies
the soft impeachment that he is after an
office for himself or any one else. He says
lie is here for his health and simply as IL
matter OF recreation.
Nine. Calve, the singer, who is to sing
in Washington at the Columbia on Wednes-
day, has arrived in the city. Sheis at the
Arlington.
The times., 1897-05-03
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism

From the Fairhaven IN. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, of this village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has
been sufferer from rheumatism few
nights ago she was in such pain that she
was nearly crazy. She sent Mr. Rowland
for the doctor, but he had read of Cham
berlains Pain Balm and instead OF going
for the physician he went to the store
and secured bottle of it, His wife did
not approve Of Mr.. Rowland's purchase at
first, but nevertheless applied the Balm
thoroughly and in an hours time was able
to go TO sleep She now applies it when
ever she feels an ache or a pain and finds
that it always gives relief He says that
nc medicine which she had used ever did
her as much good. The 25 and so cent
sizes for sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale
and Retail Druggist, 93s F st and Conn.
ava. and s st. NV
The times., 1897-05-03
Christian Endeavor Union Meeting.

The May meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the District of Columbia Chris
tian Endeavor Union viii be held this
evening in the vestry of Calvary Baptist
Church, at 8 O'clock. Besides the usual
routine business other important matters
win be brought up for action. Two amend
ments to the bylaws OF the executive
committee, relative to the mode OF elect
ing the officers of the District union, will
be acted upon, and the nominating COM
Init:ee, whose duty it win be to report
nominations for officers of the union for
the year beginning September ] A., at the
June meeting of the executive committee
will be appointed. Following the business,
there viii be discussion upon the aims
and work OF the union lookout and union
missionary committees.
Preceding the meeting of the executive
committee, there viii be meeting of the
union correspondence committee at
O'Clock, the topic for discussion in this
meeting being, What are the duties of
the Corresponding Secretary?''
The monthly meeting OF the Junior super
intendents VIII also be held in Calvary
Church at O'Clock this evening
The times., 1897-05-03
DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD.
VIII Go Into Camp Somewhere Th!,
Summer as u sual.

Rumors to the contrary notwithstanding,
there is 10 be an encampment Of the Dis
trict National Guard as usual
Brigadier General Albert Ordway has de-
cided that it shall be held in June, from
the 10th To the 18th, but the place Sc
lected for the camp has not yet been an
nounced.
A request has been sent to the Secretary
of War for the use of Fort Washington,
which has been the scene of the annual
epcampment in previous years.
Owing, however, TO the fact that coast
defenses have been placed there since
last summer and that the Government is
very Jealous about allowing anyone around
reservations which have been SO fortified,
1t is extremely doubtful whether the re-
quest will be granted.
Gen. Ordway expects to hear from the
department early this week. II the reply
is favorable, he viii at once begin prepari-
tions for the outing.
The times., 1897-05-03
Two Rohberies Reported Yesterda

Only two robberies We're reported to the
police yesterday. George H. Van Houten,
a visitor from Lenox, Iowa, had the mis-
fortune to lose or have stolen from him
his purse containing several railroad passes
and mileage books, valued at more than
500. The pocketbook was missed from
his clearinghouse, No 127 Indiana ave
nue., Saturday night.
George w. Allen, of No. oil G street
northwest, reported the loss of a lady's
valuable diamond ring, stolen from his
residence
The times., 1897-05-03
Maggie's Dose of Chloroform.

A colored woman, who was too much
excited 10 say further than that her name
was Maggie, was brought to the Emergency
Hospital Saturday night, suffering from hys-
terra. The woman worked atNo 722 Tenth
street northwest, and suffered from the
toothache. To relieve the pain, she took
chloroform, which caused such a peculiar
effect upon her that she was thought TO
he dying She soon revived after reaching
the hospital.
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kicked INTO Insensihllitr.

Margaret Ashton, a colored woman, em-
ployed as a cook, was brought to the
Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon
in badly battered condition as a result
of the beating she had received at the
hands of Bill Cook, also coiored.
The man knocked the woman down and
kicked her several times until she was
in a semi-unconscious condition. She was
taken to the hospital in the Third precinct
patrol wagon, and Cook was arrested and
locked up.
The times., 1897-05-03
GONZAGA COLLEGE FAIR.
Special Feature for Monday Night,
May 8, Catholic Knights of
America.

st. A1oysius' Branch, No. 10, will pro-
ceed in a body to the College Fair to-
night, May g. Every member of the Branch
is expected to be present. The Gonzaga
College Band and Drum Corps will escort
them from their hail, on II street north
west, to the Fair. They win be met with
fireworks, Illumination, and speech of
welcome by the Rev. Rector C. Gillespie,
S. j. Doors open at Z. Fair begins at
d. IN. 1t
The times., 1897-05-03
at the Columbia TODAY,

Huberman, the great violinist, will be
heard in a farewell recital this afternoon
at the Columbia Theater at 4:15. The per
formances of this young artist are wonder
full and equal violinists' of a mature age
and many who have not heard him will no
doubt embrace this chance TO again listen
to his playing Huberman's numbers on to-
days program are: The concerto of Gold
marks, ''Romanza" of Raff's, and the
Sarasate-BiZet Carmen fantasie
The times., 1897-05-03
The uyattsville. Nd. Election

DIR. j. R. Owens, who was one of the
nominees of the recent town meeting at
Hyattsville, Nd. as candidate for town
commissioner, has withdrawn. and Mr.. l..
X. Miller, who received the next highest
number ofvotes, will succeed him. The can
didates who will be voted for and doubtless
elected are Clarence Wilson, j. A Aman,
and l.. K Miller. The election will be held
between the hours of and D. m today.
The times., 1897-05-03
Navarrette Secured s75.OOO.

City of Mexico, Mex, May 2-Furtner
investigation by government expert ac-
countants show that the shortage of Pedro
Navarrette, the treasury department en-
ploye, who decamped for parts unknown
several days ago, will reach fully SIS, 900
Two other employees OF the department,
FREDERICK GanZalez and Manuel YglisiaS,
have been arrested, charged with knowl-
edge Of the frauds.
The times., 1897-05-03
For Cuba Iibre.

All friends of Cuba are earnestly re-
duested TO attend a business meeting of
the Cuban League at u. V. l.. Hall, 81 o
Pa. ave, at O'Clock Monday evening
Important plans for carrying on the good
work Will be discussed, and the aid and ad-
vice OF all friends of Cuba is desired
The times., 1897-05-03

Royal Women's Entertainment.
The good of the order committee of the
Legion Of Loyal Women will entertain
their members tonight. The affair will
be confined to members of the order only.
The times., 1897-05-03
Mount Pleasant OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The regular meeting OF the Mount Pleas
ant Citizens Association will be held at
the Congregational Church at 7:30 this
evening, when the election of officers will
take place.
The times., 1897-05-03
The Coachmen,s Union Receptlon

The COnchmeHs BH1On ReceptIOn.
The Coachmen's Union will tonight give
its fifteenth annual reception at Odd Fcl-
lows Hall The committee has spared no
labor to make the affair success.
The times., 1897-05-03

Innings.
Our Regular 27-in. Herringbone
Genuine Gray Hair Cloth. Real 9Zn
value, 50c yd. MOnday......--.. 0fO
Our Extra Heavy AIlIinen &C.
Canvas, in black, gray, tan and In
white. Monday ay..........-..-... iZU
Orga ndie Lawn Innings in black
sHS Mondayl. Rlgn eolor.- Worth lo'. ya 47sG
36-in Sateen Finish Figured
Waist Lining Worth zoe. yd. IQIZn
MONDAY -.
Our Regular 15c. quality Moire
52sl JsiissS So5SsS 5S;5ie: in BLACK and col: 8Ac
Fine Moire SOft-finish 36-in-
PerCaline black and all oOlOrs- IAN
Worth IL I-2c. MOnday-...--.-- iT4V
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

This unfortunate state of affairs might have
been avoided had the mother, during the
period of expectant motherhood, taken the
right care of the delicate organs that make
maternity possible. A woman should al.
ways keep these important organs we'll and
strong Her own health and that of her
child depend upon it.
The best medicine for prospective moth
ers is DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
makes healthy and strong the organs that
bear the burdens of maternity. 1t cures all
disease and weakness 1t makes comfort
able the period preceding motherhood and
renders the advent of baby easy and nearly
painless. II insures a healthy child. The
pains and suffering that women endure, as
a result of weakness of the distinctly wo-
manly organism, vanish under its use. All
good druggists sell it. There is nothing
else just as good"
"Iwant to tell you, writes Mrs N A. Thomas,
Of 4oo Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Ark, that my
daughter, Mrs Lawrence. who lives in Texar-
kama, Ark, had been under the doctors care for
four years I lately sent her word to try the
medicine which cured ME, DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, and 1 have just heard that it has
done her more good than all the doctors"
",The Peoples Common Sense Adviser"
explains symptoms of ailments common to
every family, and suggests remedies. 1t
has several chapters on womans diseases
and weaknesses An edition in heavy
paper covers will be distributed absolutely
free. Send the Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N. Y, 81 one-cent
stamps, to pay the cost of mailing only.
Cloth binding may be had for 10 cents
extra-5I cents in all.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
Q. J. MURTA
Undertaken and Funeral Director.
Burglars Abroad.

Cold weather and an increase in steal
ing always seem to go hand in hand,
and the last cool snap was no exception
to the rule.
Aside from the usual raids made on
woodpiles and corn cribs, while luna
hides her face, two burglaries were re-
ported Tuesday morning, but the
marauders failed to make any large
hauls. Pelzer tailoring establishment
was broken into from the rear. bnt the
burglars failed to gain an entrance to
the front of the building in which the
finished garments and stock are kept
and only carried off some lining silk.
Later in the day report was brought
in that the water company pump
house on Lees Greek had been broken
into during the night the burglars pre-
sumably wanting to get tools with
which to effect further burglaries.
Now is the time to see that your shot
gun is loaded. A judicious use of the
same will break up this business quicker
than anything else.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
Showing Appreciation.

Mary Lee Chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy held its regular
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Austin Wednesday. Consider
able business of interest was transacted.
To show their appreciation of the
services gratuitously rendered in times
of danger by our fire department the
ladies kindly proffered through com
mittee to furnish the refreshments for
the coming fremen's ball free Of
charge. In this the ladies show that
they appreciate adherence to duty and
self sacrificing spirit in every station of
life. Their action should open the
eyes of others to the assistance we owe
our fire laddies.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

G. M. Padgett last Tuesday finished
eating his thirtieth quail one each day
for thirty days-for wager of $50 at
Fort Smith. With the free advertising
he has received he ought to start up in
the patent medicine business.
Capt H. A. Meyer spent Sunday
with his family, returning to Illinois
Station Monday, He reports consider
able cotton yet to be picked in that
section. Mr.. Meyer has purchased the
greater part of the cotton so far offered
in that market.
Geo. Stevens and Jas. Watkins were
arrested Saturday night by Constable
Vinsant assisted by Marshal Merrill
near Lille for damaging church
property there. They were tried before
Judge Moore Monday and fined slS and
$15 respectively.
Two young men driving team
attached to a light spring wagon passed
through the city Tuesday en- route to
Fort Smith, which will finish up a 1000
mile drive they had taken from central
Minnesota. They had been four weeks
making the trip.
The work at the compress has been
handicapped considerably of late by a
lack of cars for shipping the cotton
away. The same trouble is said to
exist in the Territory, where several
thousand bales are awaiting shipment
to this place for COMPRISING.
Christmas is approaching apace and
we are pleased to see the efforts being
made by a number of charitable
organizations in our city to make the
day one of enjoyment for those into
whose existence a ray Of JOY seldom
enters. Especially is this day which
the children always look forward tC
with hopes and expectations and nc
more graceful act can be done thar
make Christmas day TO be remembered
bv those who are unable through mis-
fortune to do so for themselves.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
|. o. o. r. Banquet.

Next Thursday, Dec. 8, will be a
gala day in the history of the I. o
o. F. lodge of this city. On that date
several members of the l. o. o. F.
grand lodge are expected to be in the
city and it will be made the occasion of
a grand banquet by the lodge. A com
mittee of gentlemen was recently
appointed to prepare for the same. and
on Wednesday evening this committee
was augmented by the following ladies :
Mesdames r. G.. Rukes, l.. II. John
son, Sherd Hunter, Will Ward and
Alex Gooding. The affair will be a
success.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
CASToRIA.
The fac n
-;s:is' ;':i'i ZnzzzzW !::;;;'. ;:;;l i Z

1t is settled that the ladies of the
M. E. church will prepare to entertain
the children at their church Christmas
eve.
We are still patiently waiting to have
that watering trough at the head of
Main street fixed so it will not over
flow.
F. o. Mccullough returned Saturday
from Redland, l. t., where he had
been doing painting for the past three
weeks.
The first deer brought in this season
was displayed at Merrill Bros. market
Monday. 1t was killed on upper Lees
Creek.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
CAsToRIA-.
The fac n
smile ~ 10 on
Signature ZNN11% every
Of SE<0ZV %LLC[ZzL wrapper.

Dr. Catlin went to Wister Junction
Saturday to meet his wife on her return
from visit in Oklahoma.
Rev. F. O. Lark, of the East End
Mission, was visiting his parents at
Lancaster during the week.
Sam Williams, the boy run over by
wagon three weeks ago, has about
recovered from his injuries
H. G.. Mclean, of Neosho, Mo. was
the guest of his cousins, Frank and
Harry Mclean, Wednesday.
The Shakesperean Club has changed
its days of meeting from Friday after
moons to Monday afternoons.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Henry Whitaker has returned to his
position in Texas.
Rev. D. j. Weems paid Van Buren
q short visit Tuesday.
Everett Cain was up from Little Rock
Sunday visiting friends.
Mrs. DR.. Lucas left Monday for
Little Rock and other points.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Mrs. Ben Jones has been confined to
her room with an attack of la grippe
during the past week.
Manager Johnston, of the Electric
Light Co., has moved his office to
Harry Pernot store.
Mrs, j. E. Jarvis and daughter re-
turned Sunday from few days visit to
relatives at Springdale.
Jas. Bourland, of Lone Elm, was the
guest of DR.. A. M. Bourland and Mrs.
s. c. Bruun this week.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

BoRN-On the 26th ult., to Mr.. and
Mrs. C. r. Cordell, daughter.
Walter Boiling has been promoted to
the position of night yardmaster.
The dwelling on College Hill erected
by DR.. Lucas is nearly completed.
BoRN-On Sunday, the 27th ult. to
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Neal, a son.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

j. B. Ogden attended the district
meeting of the X. of P's at Ozark
which convened Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mollie Humphrey returned TO
her home at Earl, Ark. Monday, after
week s visit to relatives in the city.
There is talk of the Mo. Pacific
putting in additional tracks in the yard
here to handle the increased business.
Mrs. Hayden Mayors returned to
Muscogee Saturday after a few days
visit to her sister, Mrs Buck Williams.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
GIVE US AN ORDER when in need of Job Work.
If You Want....

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give me mum =
bers,. improvements and price, =
cash or tine. II you want to
purchase let me know what you
want. will sell on reasonable e
commission.
VIM. l.. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
Leave orders at Ice Factory or EdmondsOn Bts Store.
EYerybodY SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habtual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of g. G. G. to-day; 10, 25 so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

} Our friend Jas. Dick came up from
Alma for short stay Monday.
Harry Mclean has resigned his
position with the Electric Cafe.
Mrs. W. Fl. H Shibley left Monday
on few days visit to ST. Louis.
G. T. Maddox is having neat
cottage erected in the East End.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
LOCAL and Personal.

Special Notices in the Local Columns Fie cents
Line for first insertion, and fce cents per
line for each subsequent insertion. an locals
run and charged tor al ADORE rates until or
dered discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Putting the baby
to bed is the good
night joy of a hap
py day to a healthy
mother. M any
mothers delegate
this inotherly duty
to a nurse. Some
mothers hardly see
their baby the live
long day. This is
not because they
-are without moth
er-loye or the nat.
ural impulses of a
wonanly woman.
1t is because of
t h e ir wnZ ILL
health and broken
nerves. and be-
cause baby is also
-.-I-II.:t
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
THE VAN BUREN PRESS.
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Trains 23l, 1872 233, 234 243 and pa will carry
passengers.
GOING WEST
No 23l. Arr. 2:45 pm. Arr. Coffeyville $50 pm
No 233 90 $40 am. Ft Smith 400 q m
No. 243. " 1l:25 am. (stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
No. 2s2 ATT. l:l5 pm. Arr. Little Rock 7:55 p. M
No. 234 g 1850 am. i" E" 2:l5 pm
No 244 Lv 1215 pm. Coal Hill 1896 D m
Trains 23l. 232. 233, 234 run daily
Trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
Through trains make a stop OF minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH
No. SG6s Arr. HES am. STOPS at Van Buren,
No. 203s Lv. l50 pm Arr Greenwood 500 D. IN.
ts) Daily, except Sunday
A HAYS, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

st. Anne Academy will give an
entertainment on the 10th of next month
for the benefit of st. Philomena 8
Academy at Van Bursn. Fort Smith
Times Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Trains 30 and 81 run daily except Sunday, bal
ance run daily.
Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on
all points.
For full information call upon or address
II. HANKEY. Tkt Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

The proprietors of the 5-cent picture
gallery have hied themselves to other
fields.
The cost to the county from the
recent session of the grand jury is
1854 65.
Miss Josephine Martin, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is visiting her sister. Miss
Katherine, here.
M. Clark returned Wednesday from
months outing spent in the southern
part of the state.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Palestine Worm Candy is the best In use for
the cure OF Worms, and brings relief and per
cents. ~
for sale at DR., Johnson's Drug Store.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Epworth League meeting each Sun
day evening at $3.50 o. clock at the
Methodist Church.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Tnke Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or &C
II G. &. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
,FrIseo LIne 70 Kansa. citr.

Frisco line to Kansas City. two hours quick
est time. Leave Van Buren on canuonheil ar
rive In Kansas city next morning at O'Clock.
No extra fares for reclining chairs
Il. uANKEY. Ticket Agent
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Mrs. Robert Blakeley returned to
Palarm Monday after short visit to
her mother, Mrs. M. c. Jones.
j. R. Brown has accepted position
as travelling salesman with the firm of
B. Baer 81 Co., of Fort Smith.
Congressman Little spent several
hours in Van Buren, Monday en- route
to Little Rock and Washington.
p. M. Johnston arrived on a short
visit to his son, r. NJ, manager of the
electric light plant, Wednesday.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04
OA9TO7IA
-. =: |: &rzAZ1ZU ::;':.. " q

Large passenger business is being
done by both roads running through
here.
Chas. Hursh has had his barber shop
repapered and generally renovated this
week.
Mrs. W. P. woolum and daughter
were visiting friends at Little Rock this
week.
Educate Yoar Bowels with Cascarets
Candy Cathzrtic, cure constipation forever
iOc' Soe. II C. c. C. fail, druggists refund money.
Miss Mabel Miller left Tuesday on an
extended visit to friends at San Antonio,
Texas.
The annual school enumeration of the
state recently completed shows Craw
lords enumeration to be; White
1901 ;colored -9i4.
The Van Buren press., 1897-12-04

Gen. d. w. Moore returned Saturday
from visit to various Territory points.
Henry Meyer is having lot opposite
Conductor Sherwood residence leveled
off.
Gov. Bob Taylor, of Tenn essee,
will be Van Buren's guest next Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Vogel were visit
ing relatives at Little Rock first of the
week.