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The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

We are under obligations to Senator
J. K. P Douglass for recent favors If
every senatorial district in the state was
represented by a man as honest as
Senator Douglass there would be no re-
ports of buying the senate when the
legislature is in session -Altus News.
The people of Alma are preparing to
make the occasion of the speaking of
the candidates at that place-Aug. 81
next Saturday. gala day. They are
arranging for big picnic and barbecue
and everybody within fifteen miles will
be there that has any way Of going
Nose Dixon arrived in the city Mon
day to spend day of the ten day fur
lough granted him with Van Buren
friends. From here he went to Fayette-
vile to visit relatives Nose is men,
Der of the hospital department of Uncle
Sam s volunteers, stationed at the con-
eentration camp at Chickamauga.
Mr.. Alex Lemley authorizes us to say
that the story in circulation that he and
his son would vote for portion of the
Republican county ticket at the Sep
tember election is without foundation.
Mr.. Lemley and his son are Democrats
and will vote the Democratic ticket
from top to bottom, without the
scratching of name.
Some necessary work on the cutters
along Main street was done first of this
week. AS gentleman remarked to us
with the condition they were in yellow
fever, cholera or small pox would go
ten miles out of its way to pay Van
Buren, a visit Main street should be
better drained, In fact, Van Buren,
needs system of sewers.
A neatly illustrated booklet from the
press of the VAN BUREN PRESS is being
issued by the management of the hospi
tai. 1t gives a good description of the
plan on which the hospital is operated
and of its aims and objects, and we
hope it will induce many to take ad
vantage of the superior treatment offered
to patients and aid this worthy institu-
tion.
August 80, "a and 25 should be made
gala days in Van Buren,, the occasion
beingbj joint reunion of the survivors of
the late civil war. Everyone should as
sist in making the reunion a success,
and work toward permanent organiza
ton. Other states and counties have
these reunions and they have proven a
success, why not make the one here
an occasion to be pleasantly remembered
in after years.
Master Tom, the eight year old son
of Ira Higgs, met with painful acci-
dent last Friday evening about $50.
He and some companions of like age
were hauling one another about in a
small wagon in front of d. w Moore S
residence. In one of their rounds the
wagon ran off the sidewalk, throwing
its occupant Master Tom-ir such a
manner as to fracture his right arm al
the elbow. He is reported doing quite
well
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

10 Lockhart was up from Greenwood
a couple days this week.
The foundation for R. L. Bernard s
new residence is being laid
John Yoes has returned from his va
cation, much improved in health.
J. NJ. Harshaw returned Thursday
from pleasant two weeks trip through
Illinois and Iowa.
The local ticket agent has orders to
guarantee seats to everyone wishing to
take in to- morrow excursion.
Fidelity Chapter, Order Eastern Star,
attended in body the exercises of the
Fort Smith chapter last night
Mrs. G.. W. Bush left Thursday
afternoon for Pueblo, Colo. to visit her
son Charley, and will be gone two or
three weeks.
Mrs. j. c. Evans after an extended
visit here as guest of Mrs. j. T. Ed
monds, returned to Little Rock Thurs
day.
Senator Berry spent a short time in
our city Thursday, as did Congressman
Little. Both were en- route to fill ap-
pointments to speak.
c. E. Gooding was visitor in our
city Thursday and was extended very
hearty greeting by his former friends.
Mr.. Gooding is now located at Spring
field No, where be has a position a
Itielet seller for the Frisco.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
In a Watery Grave.

A good deal of excitement was created
in our city Thursday when about 80
Pm. the news spread over town that
Cleveland Smith, the II year old son of
A. j. Smith, had been drowned in the
river about a mile above town.
1t seems, boy like, the little fellow
ran away from his father shop that
afternoon to go bathing with number
of boys of like age. They went to a
point a short distance above the Frisco
bridge, and had been disporting them
selves in the water for some time when
Cleveland got into deep water, and be-
ing unable to swim, sank. He called
for help, but before some men sitting on
the bank could go to his assistance the
current had carried him down the
stream and out of sight,
With the bereaved parents the entire
community sympathizes. The body had
not been recovered up to yesterday
noon.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Miss Matte Higgins, of Prescott, is
visiting tie family of her uncle. Mr..
w. S. Newman.
Frank Jones is taking lay off this
week which he is spending in the coun-
try, and his place is being filled by his
brother 10.
John Weaver returned Thursday from
Little Rock, where he had been for
some days representing Van Buren,
Lodge A. o. U. W., at the state grand
lodge meeting.
G.. R. Cordell leaves today for st.
Louis. indianapolis and Cincinnati in
the interest of his firm and to meet his
family on their return home from
visit at Baltimore.
Henry Golden. the bad coon, tried to
carve another gentleman of color at
the cake walk Thursday night, and the
officers are looking for him. He is one
of those that need killing.
An interesting legal fight took place
in Matlock and Colgrove Office this
week, 1t was the cross suit of the
Frisco VS.. Barnes and Barnes VS.. the
Frisco, Attorney Matlock having been
appointed master in chsneery to hear the
testimony and arguments in the suit.
1t was a great legal sparring match.
some of the best legal talent in this sec
tion hainp ranraea-te1 IT, ---i izet
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Pickering Lumber Company have
closed a contract with johnson Bros.
of this city to superintend the carpenter
work on fifty dwellings which they are
erecting at their new location. Picker
ing, La.
Let your motto be- Lie, steal
drink and swear. 4" When you lie, let
it be down to pleasant dreams; when
you drink, let it be nothing but pure,
cold water when you steal, let it be
away from immoral associates; when
you swear, swear that you will patron
ize your home paper pay your subscrip-
tion and not send your job work away
from home.
Finally D. j. Young has decided to
give the rightful winner, the Van Buren
baseball club, the trophy cup which was
unrightfully held by him so long. Last
Saturday Claude Cain-who was man
ager of the club at the time the cup was
being played for-received the cup from
Mr.. Young and the prospects are that
the baseball fever microbe will imme.
diately begin to develop among on
boys.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
SPECIAL EXCURSION OVER THE FRISCO.
August 81, 1898.

On the above date the Frisco will run a
special excursion to Eureka Springs. Train
leaves Van Buren at 100 An, and returning
leaves Eureka Springs at Ee0 Pm Round trip
fare to Winsow will be Slo0 to Fayetteville
Rogers or Eureka Springs, s.. IS; tickets limited
to date of sale. Do not fail to avail yourself of
this opportunity of visiting two of the most
noted summer resorts in your state.
NJ NJ. ESTES. Tkt Agt
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
GA STo RIA.
Seau the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
'a'''' & &1M1Zu

d protracted meeting is being con
~ cD''ed at Concord church house by Rev.
Grammar.
noRN-Wednesdsy morning, the 18th
4'''' TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. b. Peirce
adaughter.
h. 'iiS, Max A. Mayer and children are
Fayetteville.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

DR. johnson has been quite i'll this
week and Will Bostick has been presid
ing over the prescription department OF
the City Drug Store.
Miss Tinnie Watts left Monday for
st. Louis, where she will spend several
weeks studying the latest effects in fall
styles of millinery.
Water melons at one cent each were
offered in the East End one day this
week. That ought to have filled the
"coons' with delight
The Republican politician is now
greeting the "colored brother with his
blandest smile. Such is politics from a
Republican standpoint.
Albert Tudor, another member of
Company Il" arrived Tuesday from
Chickamauga on a furlough, He, also,
is just out of the hospital.
Tomorrow the Frisco will run a
special excursion to Eureka Springs,
leaving here at 1880 AN, at the low
rate of 81. % for the round trip.
Mr.. Sadler had the misfortune to lose
the horse he has been riding during the
canvass by death Sunday. But that
will cut no figure in his majority.
G.. j. Murta has placed an order for
two handsome new hearses to be used
in his undertaking business here. One
of them will be white, for children S
funerals.
Postmaster Jarvis went TO Eureka
Springs Saturday, bringing his wife
and daughter home with him Monday,
Miss Jarvis being quite ill with an at
tack of fever.
Mrs. Ross and children returned
Sunday from Eureka Springs, where
they have been spending some months.
Mr.. Ross has decided to extend his stay
for some weeks longer.
Dan Martin, one of the Democratic
wheelhorses Of Maxey township was up
from Mulberry several days this week
and reports that everything down there
is wearing a Democratic hue.
On and after Sept. + the Frisco will
enter Kansas City over its own line. a
circular issued by General Manager
Yocum announces the opening Of the
connecting branch on that date.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
THE VAN BUREN PRESS.
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
MISSOURI PACIFIC

MISSOURI PACIFIC
Trains 281, 232 283, 234, 243 and 244 will carry
passengers co,xo wren
Nh osl. Arr 2;45 pm. Arr. CofTeyville $50 pm.
NJ 2sS, +" $40 am. " Fit Smith 400 am.
M 943. +" 11:25 am. Stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST
M 232. Arr lis pm. Arr. Little Rock z55 pm.
~ ~ 99I 1850 am +" OH nm
No 2t4 Lv 12:15 pm. Coal Hill 435 pm.
Trains 231, 232, 233, 2S4 run daily
Trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
through trains make a stop of 8 minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH
No SG6. Arr. HES am. Stops at Van Buren,.
M 908 @ Lv. 1:50 pm Arr. Greenwood 500 D. m
=, Daily, except Sunday.
A. HAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Trains 30 and 81 run daily except Sunday, bal.
snce run daily.
Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on
all through trains. Through tickets on sale to
all points.
II. HAEKEY. Tkt. Agt
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
ca SToRTA.
= s'aiS the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
d &MIzn.

MSS Lille Parks, who has been the
s-''' of her sister, Mrs. Buck Williams.
n some time, left for her home at
"'sOner. l. 7. Wednesday.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Wednesday closed the time for asses
sing personal property without paving
the penalty.
The PRESS is prepared to print candi
dates cards neatly and reasonably
Give us a call.
Vote for c. F. Harvey for Justice of
the Peace.
Jess Wood left Sunday for st. Louis
where he will remain at headquarters
for thirty days.
Miss Lou Brown came up from
Clarksville Saturday on visit to Mrs
W. P. Woolum.
Vote for Robt. L. Rogers for Repre-
sentative.
Miss Nonnie Lawson came down from
Wins!ow Monday for a little shopping
returning Tuesday.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
Hon. II. c. McRea,

VIII address the citizens of Van Buren,
on the issues of the day at the Court
House on
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Golden Medical Discovery for sale at
JOHN O'KANE' s DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
SATURDAY. AUG. q

Everyone is invited to be present and
near Mr. McRea. He is an eloquent
speaker and will present a number of
facts of interest to the voters.
The speaking takes place at O clock.
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

Strong Nation is made up of strong men
ani healthy women, and health and strength
are given by Hoods Sarsaparilla, America s
Greatest Medicine Get only Hoods,
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparlla Easy and yet efficient jll
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20
Making Room.

In order to make room for our i'm
mense stock of furniture which we
purchased recently we will sell:
The Van Buren press., 1898-08-20

WATER MELONS ON IcE-If you have
once tasted an ice cold mellon you
will have no other Always on hand at
the Cold Storage building.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06
Moscow Convention off.

Changes are coming thick and
fast in the populist party of this
state.
First, the Middle-of the Readers
captured the populist state central
committee and ordered the state
convention held at Moscow, with
out consulting other silver parties.
Then, on July 16, the committee
was reconvened and the Moscow
cali recalled and the convention
ordered to Boise by majority of
the committee. The "Roaders"
bolted and prepared to have their
convention at Moscow regardless OF
the action of the committee.
But now comes the Chairman of
the Readers" P. H. Blake, on
August 5, and recinds his
call for state convention at Mos
COW and names Boise City,
August "a, as the time and place,
as selected by the democrats and
silver republicans.
1t looks as though the Readers
had been completely routed by the
fusionists. At the same time, it
affords the two factions an oppor-
tunity to meet and harmonic their
differences-a very sensible thing
for them to do.
Great credit is due Congressman
James Gum for bringing this re-
suit about. He has Deen opposed
by Senator Heitfeld, Chairman
Blake and others, to say nothing Of
the opposition coming from repub-
llcan sources.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06
Kootenai Boy at Honolulu.

Mr.. James r. Eckert has receiv-
ed letter from private w. f..
Bicknell of the Idaho battalion,
under date of July 8, and written
at Honolulu. Bert" was we'll
and feeling fine and very enthusi
astic over his trip and the sights he
had viewed.
He writes: owe received fine
welcome at Portland and San Fran
cisso but il could not come up with
the welcome we received at
Honolulu"
He mentions that several soldiers
deserted when the first expedition
touched at Honolulu, and says he
can not blame them and wishes he
could remain there also, so in love
is he with the island. He says the
natives are fine looking, but slight.
ly off in color.
We regret that we have not space
for the letter in full, in this issue.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06
An Ice Cream Social.

The ladies of Bonner's Ferry gave
an ice cream social on Thursday
evening. A short musical program
preceded the social and the exer-
cises closed with a drill by IA
ladies, which received merited APP
plause. Miss Helen Whitney sang
very pretty solo, which was fol-
lowed by a duet of voices and
guitar-Messrs. Merrill Wright
and Fred Cook. Mrs. Willilm
VanGasken rendered a guitar solo.
The drill was participated in by
Mrs. VIM. VanGasken, Mrs. J f.
Cook, Mrs. E. L. Little, Mrs. M. w,
Crane, Mrs. S. d. Taylor, Miss
Lizzie Mclaughlin. Miss Lizzie
Ryan, Miss Stella Whitney, Miss
Sadie Ryan, Miss Hattie Powell
Miss Bertrice Whitney, Miss
Martha Quist, Miss May Little
Miss Nellie Otley.
Miss Parker, who furnished the
instrumental music, was the recip-
lent of many compliments for hei
piano performances.
Rev. Parker made a few opening
remarks.
1t is unfortunate that an affai
gotten up with such good inten
tons should leave any heartburn
ings, yet such seems to be the case
all due to an innocent mistake
on misunderstanding. 1t seems
the married ladies planned the
social. 1t was well understood
among them that Sunday schoo
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06

debt of some six or seven dollars,
for Sunday school supplies, shou d
be paid from the proceeds, and the
balance devoted to a very worthy
purpose which will be understood
without naming here. The main
object of course being to raise funds
for this last purpose. Now, it
seems further, that the young
ladies who did the soliciting either
misunderstood that any of the pro-
ceeds were to go to liquidate the
Sunday school debt, or forgot to
menti IN it, and in soliciting, men
toned only the main object of the
social, very natural thing to do.
Some who donated, therefore, felt
that they had a grievance because
the money was being diverted from
the purpose for which they under
stood it was raised, and looking at
it from that standpoint, the ladies
themselves do not blame them.
But it seems to the HERALD that
any fair minded person will APP
preciate the circumstances and ex-
cuse the ladies and not hold them
to blame for what was purely
misunderstanding, or an oversight,
in not giving the solicitors more
definite instructions as to what to
say.
1t seems to the HERALD that it
would be more gallant to give the
ladies credit for what they have
done towards the worthy cause
which was the chief object of the
social and let that balance their
oversight in not telling everybody
about that Sunday school debt.
The ladies have since had meet
ing and were much surprised, as
we'll as hurt, to find improper
motives attributed to their efforts.
They promptly decided not to take
single cent of the money for the
Sunday school, even though that
was their understanding from the
very first meeting. They prefer to
take the worst of the financial part
to the affair rather than have any
one feel aggrieved. They have
handed the HERALD the following
statement:
Total Receipts of Social
and of Donations, $31.70
Mr. Cooks Bill, $500
Ice Bill, 1.25
B. M. Co. and
K. T. Co.'S Bills, .65
Total Expenses, S $50
DdldnCe. PAo.OO
This sum will he used for the
main purpose had in view. How
the ladies will raise money for the
Sunday school debt has not yet
been decided.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06

DR.. F. L. Roberts, the dentist,
writes the HERALD from from Syl-
vanite, requesting us to announce
that he will pay Bonner's Ferry a
professional visit, commencing on
August 10. DR.. Roberts formerly
resided in Bonner's Ferry and
needs no introduction from the
HERALD.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06

Mr.. j. G. Callahan, assessor of
Kootenai County, stopped over here
on Thursday on his way home
from Port Hill.
-O'Callahan & Davis are put
ting on the finishing touches to
moving the Bonner House along
side the Hotel Casey, for Mr.. James
Casey.
Born, on Saturday last, to the
wife of Mr.. S. S. Combs, a son.
This is the first born and Mr..
Combs is very proud of his boy.
VIM. inGasken is in from
the G. P, R. for few days. He will
return to the road, but says bust
ness will be wound up in 10 days.
Mr.. James r, Eckert has been
spending several Gays in town.
Earliest Sinclair, ESQ.,, was
transacting legal business in Leonia
on Friday.
MIR. e. L. Little has moved
into his. residence on Cottage
Avenue.
Mrs. Ryan and family have
moved into the Field cottage.
Mr.. Julius Quist is spending a
few days with his family.
Miss Mamie Millspaugh of
Spokane is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Millspaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Wright
came in from Spokane last Satur-
day, They will make their home
at Bonner's Ferry.
Rev. Parker requests us to an
nounce the usual devine services
on Sunday. Sunday school at
1000. Y.P. S. c. E., at 6:45 p.
m. Preaching service at 1880 p. N.
Capt. G. R. Gray of the Inter
national Lumber Co. left Wednes-
day for Kootenai Lake to be absent
a week, in the interests of the
company.
MIR. ]. E. Callahan returned
from Kootenai Lake on Thursday
He was looking after the delivery
of another boom of logs, which was
delivered safely and successfully tc
the mill men.
MIR. A. E. Farnam came uL
Thursday evening after DIR. Barker
whose services were required by
Mr.. c.. E. Eaharty who was report
ed dangerously i'll.
MIR, Charles Scott, an old time
In these parts, has returned from
the East.
Mr.. John McRae was transact
ing business in Sylvanite this week
Both the mills at Sylvanite ar
reported closed down and the Syl
vanite Miner has suspended pub
LEGATION. The HERALD is sorry t.
chronicle these items. The Mine
deserved a better fate.
Master Jimmie McGraw is as
sisting Casey & Crane in the stor
this week.
DIR. Hollister, the Rathdrur
dentist, will be here until mex
Tuesday. Anyone requiring tn
services of a dentist sh Guild nc
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06
EP|TOME OF THE WEEK
Foley Bros. and Pete Larsen,
Contractors, Here.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
The Railway Contractors Make
Some Interesting Statements The
Ladies Gave an Ice Cream Social.

Foley Bros. and Pete Larsen
spent several days in Bonner's
Ferry and vicinity this week. Mr..
Larsen stated that the contract for
the Kootenai Valley railroad had
not yet been let, contrary to all
reports. He said, however, that it
would be let while Mr. Hill was
west and that the line would un-
doubtedly be built The contrac-
tors went out and looked over the
line between the Ferry and Ball's
ranch. They went to Spokane to
meet Mr.. Hill, who passed through
here on Thursday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-08-06

This sum will he used for the
main purpose had in view. How
the ladies will raise money for the
Sunday school debt has not yet
been decided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-17
THE SAN JOSE SCALE.
An Interesting Bulletin Prepared by
EntOmologist Howard.

The Agricultural Department has just is.
sued a bulletin on the san Jose scale in
1S96-91, prepared by Entomologist L. o.
Howard 1t is of much interest at this
time because of the recent edict of the
German government prohibiting the impor-
tation of living plants, fruits. etc, because
of the alleged discovery of the scale on
peas shipped from California. The present
bulletin is supplemental to one on the same
subject published in January, 1896. which
contained history of the eastern occur
rences of the insect down &c December,
1895.
Never, il is said, In the history of eco
non.ic entomology In the United States has
single species of insect excited so much
interest as the San Jose scale. In the light
of what We know. the bulletin says, our ac--
tual knowledge of the distribution OF the
scale in the east in the fall Of 1895 WAS
comparatively slight. 1t was then report
ed as occurring in the twenty states. but in
comparatively few localities I'm each, with
the single exception of New Jersey. In
1S9c-91 actual field inspection in Virginia,
Maryland. Illinois. Ohio. Georgia and sew
eral othefs showed that in these states the
insect was nearly widespread as In New
Jersey. while twelve states and the District
of Columbia have been added to the num-
Der containing Infested points.
The pest also was found in lower Ontario
in 1897 and the dominion government is
considering the question of legislation on
the subject. A list of fifty-five fruit and
shade trees and ornamental shrubs affect
ed by the pest is given. Considerable space
is devoted to a discussion of the remedies
suggested to kill the pest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-17
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.


Schedule in effect November II, 1897.
Leave Washington from station corner Of New
For Chicago ena ors vesbued Limits.
trains 1893. 11:25 am. sos pm.
prs.: 81 .. a; sHf nsss g
i Fer fittsSurs and clevslane9 Express daily.
For for Columbus Toledo and; .Detfbit. 11:b5 pm.
Fos Winshs est and wsysstntIttpns. $500 an.
Memphis s,r~ansnap Chat sso
pm. daily; Sleeping Cars Through.
For Luray. $40 pm. daily: ta
Fss ssSo $50 Sssa es aao
1901 1900 ,s2o as os &c. s ss
11:o es. 1s:io. M:so. $40 1870 am. 1is:iS.
For Annapolis. f:io and $40 an, $3.50 and $40
D. For Fledssiek ~set dsy. s:oo an. ESQ
$40 Pin ssDSays s;S GO TYP
~. s:so s:os pm. sass.,s 300 am. i:is.
Ssf rs ssss:s 10 s;s:
m Sundays. 300 am, 1:1b ass. 7:o6. 10:15
FOR Washington Junction and way points. $500
an. $50 $50 pm. week days. an. 1:l5
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