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The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
A. Serious Fire.

Last Monday strong wind was blow
ing from the south, and everything
being dry as tinder from the extended
drought made the day an ideal one for
a serious confagration. People generally
on such days are more than usually
careful with fire. but this apparently
does not include the engineers on the
Frisco, for on more than one occasion
it has been noticed lately that they have
blown out clouds of red. hot cinders as
they passed through town. setting the
dry grass and weeds on fire along the
track. Heretofore the fire had been
quickly discovered and extinguished
without damage, but not SO Tuesday.
An engine drawing a special freight
pulled through here scattering hot
cinders all along the route through
town. Wherever they struck dry grass
the wind quickly famed them into
flames and for time fire was seen in
half dozen places. Some of the cinders
dropped near the large quantity of cedar
posts stacked up near the Frisco and in
few seconds there was crackle and
roar as the dry wood famed by the wind
broke out into fierce blaze. An alarm
was turned in promptly but it required
the arrival of both hose carts and a
splicing of both lines to reach the fire,
for time after water had been turned
on there appeared to be no diminution
of the flames and it required several
hours of steady work before the fire was
under control and not until over 30, 900
cedar posts were mass of Goals and
ashes. While the blaze was in progress
fire was discovered burning in several
vacant lots and false alarm was turned
in.
There should be some way Of regulat-
ing such careless action on the part of
railroads.
That night another alarm rang out;
some fire having been discovered in a
pile of hay near Merrill s hay shed in
the northeastern part of town. Luckily
the blaze was seen by F. O. Mccullough
before it had made any headway and
put out
The conditions surrounding this leads
the Messrs. Merrill to believe that it was
of incendiary origin.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss ses Of Znzzz8

Last Monday fire demonstrated that
all engines should be equipped with
spark arresters. 1t is no unusual sight
to see grass and weeds on fire along the
railroads as the result of sparks, only in
last Monday fire the damage happened
to be of an amount to impress it more
forcibly.
There is to be series of ball games
at Krebs commencing Oct. 90. McGin-
ty, the champion ball tosser, will close
his engagement with the Baltimore team
in few days and return to his home at
Krebs. There will be excursions from
all over the country, and a world of
people will come. South McAlester
Capital.
Eat Plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia will
digest what you eat. 1t cures all forms
of dyspepsia and stomach troubles.
E. r. Gamble, Vernon, Tex, says,
ait relieved me from the start and
cured me. 1t is now my everlasting
| friend" III. Z. JOHNSON.
All indications, according to geologic
surveys and investigation, show that our
section is in the upper carboniferous or
coal-bearing region. Now, why sit idle
when small individual contribution
may mean much for us. If we have
coal right on the spot, then we can with
some show of success invite msnufact-
urers.
A small house, belonging to Dan
Hunt and occupied by Mrs. Presley
located in the Hollow just west of S.
A. Pernot's residence was totally des-
troyed by fire Sunday noon. The build
ing was nearly entirely consumed before
the department arrived, the fire being
we'll under way when the alarm was
given. The household goods were saved
by the neighbors.
The question of operating the canning
factory is one that should not be allowed
TO drag on until spring. Now is the
time to begin making arrangements for
running it next season, In charge of a
competent manager and with sufficient
financial backing there can be no reason
why it should not make a handsome
divident for the holders of It's stock.
Much money is yearly sent away from
this section for pickles. jellies, fruit
extracts. etc. all of which should be
within the province of our canning es'
tablishment TO furnish.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

Henry Golden (col. J who only recently
was released from Jail for aggravated
assault on a white man is again in the
city bastile for fighting. Golden is one
Of those negroes for whom a few days
incarceration has no terrors, as long as
there is no work connected with it. For
the good of the community there should
be an unlimited rock pile and CITY, as
we'll as county prisoners, should be COM
PEELED to reduce certain amount of it
to usable size each day they serve.
This would take some of the fun out Of
being put in Jail for these worthless
follows.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

Van Buren, in reality needs another
school building. Yearly the number of
scholars increases and the conditions
thus brought forth preclude the possi-
bility of the children being given the
individual attention they should. The
crowded condition of the primary de-
partment made 1t imperative that
another teacher be employed and the
class divided. The school board met
last Saturday and instructed the secre.
tary to rent room on Broadway near
the high school building in which a
portion of the first grade scholars will
be taught. Miss - Williams, Of
Fayetteville was engaged as additional
teacher in that department.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

Millions of dollars, is the value
placed by Mrs. Mary Bird, Harris
burg, Pa, on the life of her child,
which she saved from Group by the
use of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
cures all coughs, colds and throat and
lung troubles. II. G. JOHNSON.
Forepaugh, s circus will visit Fort
Smith this fall.
Adds Bryan came up from Little
Rock Thursday on a brief visit.
at did me more good than anything
1 ever used. My dyspepsia was of
mothers standing; after eating it was
terrible. Now l am WELL" writes S.
B. Keener, Hoisinglon, Kas., of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
eat. ID. Z. JOHNSON.
Mrs. R. P. Allen was visiting friends
at Braggs, l. T. "a portion of this week
Miss Rachel James of Bentonville was
the guest of Mrs. Ed Lane a portion of
this week.
when our boys were almost dead
from whooping cough, our doctor gave
One Minute Cough Cure. They re-
covered rapidly" writes p. B. Bellies,
Argyle, Pa. 1t cures coughs, colds,
grippe and all throat and lung
troubles. H. G. JOHNSON.
We congratulate Bro. Anderson on
his splendid description of the exercises
of last Tuesday.
A little child of MIR. and Mrs. Bruce
Haglar died Tuesday of some child s
complaint.
A bre k-down occurred in some o
the machinery of the electro light
plant Thursday evening, and as re-
suit oil lamps were in demand.
The "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. j.
Kirkman. Belle Rive, H., says. "After
suffering from bronchial or lung
trouble for ten years, l was cured by
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is all it
Is claimed for it and more" 1t cures
coughs, colds, grippe and all throat
and lung troubles II. e. JOHNSON.
Van Buren will be well represented
Monday at Fort Smith on the occasion
of the opening of the street fair.
Col, W. ]. Watts the distinguished
attorney of Wagner, 1. T., was one
of the prominent figures on our streets
on the occasion of the unveiling Tues
day. Col. Watts was in charge of the
Cherokee contingent.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren on the
" third Monday in June and November. J. II
Evans, Judge; Ed. II. Mathes, Prosecuting Atty.
TOUNTY COURT meets in Van Buren, on the
~ 1st Monday in January, April. July and 0e-
tober.
DROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
/ in February. May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
MISSOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST
No. III. ATT Az Az pm Depart, 4:25 p m
No. 24S. " 1l25 am. STOPS at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
No. 232. Arr. 1870 pm. Depart I35nm
No. 234 ! am. :" 1.0s q N,
coal Hill Local Arr' ll'Z'& am 150 p N.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Greenwood Local ART l45 pm. Depart 800 n m
No. 203" Iv. 250 pm. Arr. Greenwood 500 4. m
~ Daily. except Sunday
Trains 23l, 292, 233 284 run daily.
Trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday
Trains 23l 232, 233, 234, 2i3 and 244 will carry
passengers.
A. HAYS Agent
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Pape Bros. had the fastest decoration
on Main street.
Lovick Miles WAS over from Fort
Smith Tuesday attending the unveiing.
Buy your states, pencils and tablets
at BosT1CK IS.
DR.. and Mrs Roberts spent portion
of the past week here.
Queen City Paint only 81 gallon. at
JOHN O KANE S DRUG STORE.
Thurman Hunt returned Saturday
from brief business visit to st. Louis.
Ed & Frank Briscoe made decided
hit with their decorated streamer Tues
day.
How Are Your Kidneyss
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam.
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago N. Y.
G.. P. Frazer returned Sunday from a
business visit to the eastern part of the
state.
Arthur Merrill returned Sunday from
an extended stay with relatives in st.
Louis
Window Glass and Putty. at
JOHN o KANE S DRUG STORE.
W. R. Burn and family returned last
Friday after an extended absence in
Texas.
Pike Allen came down from Braggs,
l. T., Tuesday to take in the unveiling
exercises.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c OF 25c'
II c. c. C. fail TO cure druggists refund money
Carl Brodie has accepted position in
John Kerwin s saddlery establishment
at Fort Smith.
Special trains will likely be run from
here to Fort Smith on several occasions
during fair week.
Gin Oil and Lamp Black, at
JOHN 0 KANE s DRUG STORE.
Fay Bostick returned Sunday from a
ten-days stay at Kansas City enjoying
the fall festivities
The Alma Times has again changed
hands and Jess London now wields the
editorial pen on it.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
l0c 25c. II c. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck Williams and
children have been spending the past
week at Kansas City.
John Sharp marketed thirty six bales
of cotton Monday, Southmayd- Miller
being the purchasers.
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tablets insure Rapid Recovery OF
mother after Childbirth. W. II. Ross.
Sheriff Branson had the court house
nicely decorated last Monday for the
unwilling ceremonies.
Capt. VIM. Bowlin has been making
some decided improvements on the MO-
Pacific hotel property.
We have made arrangement by which
we can offer the Texas Farm and Ranch
and THE PRESS at ST. per year for
CASH IN ADVANCE. Call and get sam
pie copy of each.
For the first time in two months the
barometer Monday showed disturbance
In atmospheric pressure.
Contrary to expectations, the Standard
Restaurant has reopened its doors. Mrs
1. j. Barley now has charge.
TOH a..
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
$l.oo.

One Dollar buys Gallon of PURE
FINE WINE at
E. G. ARKEBAUER' s,
VAN BUREN, ARK.
Half Gallon, 60c. Quart, 35c.
Jugs-per gallon, 10c; half gallon,
1Oc. Bottle, Sc. Money must accom-
pany all orders.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
ATTENTION.

Don't Trust your Photos to Agents.
Deal direct with the Artists.
We will make anyone sending US a photo a
Life-Size Gillette, Crayon or Pastel Portrait
Free of charge to introduce our superior work
Exact likeness, highly artistic finish and
prompt return of small photo guaranteed. Send
us your photo at once.
RpTIVTH) lIMI0M 2S3 Main ST.,
HnlISIO UNlUVJ Dallas, Texas.
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Special Notices IN the Local Columns Fire cents
a Line for first insertion, and fue cents per
line for each subsequent insertion. Al locals
run and charged for at ADORE rates until or
dered discontinued.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No.To.
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

"If you scour the world you will
never fine a remedy equal to One
Minute Cough Cure" saws Editor
Fackler, of the Micanopy, Fla, "Hus-
tier" 1t cured his family of LaGrippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia.
bronchitis, Group and all throat and
lung troubles. H. G. JOHNSON.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

George Thsyer has Joined the army
of snapshot artists, having first of the
week received an Adlake camera.
Bostick g. Son handle everything in
Patent Medicines, and are prepared to
fill your receipts at lower prices than
ever.
Guys Comedy Co. opened the theatri-
cal season here last Thursday with a
vaudeville perform ance.
The city force is at work trying to
make the town ditch in the southeastern
part of town proof against overflow and
the residents of that section hope they
will be successful, for their property
has been greatly damaged by its over
flowing at various times,
Miami Tribe No. 23 Order of Redmen
of Van Buren have been invited by the
carnival committee of the Fort Smith
street fair to participate in the parade
Monday night and the members met
last night to consider the advisability of
accepting the invitation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will st. Clair have the
sympathy of their mum erous friends in
the death of their two year old son
Ray. which occurred at 9 PM. Thurs
day. For two weeks the little sufferer
had been lowering between life and
death, with fond parents ever near,
eagerly watching for some sign of i'm =
provement. But God willed otherwise
and they must look to Him for consola-
ton in their home of sorrow.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

Miss Queen Lawson came up from
Little Rock Monday on visit to her
grandmother, Mrs. G. G.. Scott.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

THE pensioning of public school
teachers has just been begun at
Cincinnati. The pension is made up of
deductions from the teachers salaries.
They appear to be not able themselves
to provide for the rainy day from their
current earnings and so the city will do
it for them. This is paternalism pure
and simple and of a most debilitating
kind. Springfield Mass. Republican.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
Via Mo. Pacific.

Reduced one way second class rates to Cali.
fornia.points Portland Oregon, Seattle Washing.
ton and intermediate points. Call ht Iron
Mountain R'y Ticket Office
A. HAYS APt
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

THE excess of American millionaires
over the number Of any other nation is
from a well understood cause. Great
fortunes abroad. with few exceptions,
are hereditary. Here they are without
exception the result of governmental
franchise-state, federal or municipal
or bounties from tariff or subsidy laws.
Trace the millionaires and this will be
found to be the origin of the millions
and their growth into many millions.
They come from the people by the
perversion of the taxing powers Of the
government In favor of corporations or
individuals. -Pittsburg Post.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

See the Frisco Line for cheap tickets
to Pacific Coast points California,
Oregon and Washington.
P. w. FURRY, Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
CAS- TO n Z A..
p..,.,b. ,Ths Kind You Have Always Bolt
''s::,''' ''',; !; are &zZzz0

Mr.. and Mrs. q. N. Callahan returned
Tuesday morning from a week VISIT TO
the fall festivities at st. Louis.
Tom Wallace has been making some
decided improvementsFon his residence
property on south Fifth street.
TO GINNERS.
We can save you money on Oils, Resin
and Lamp Black.
The public schools were closed tues,
day so that the school children conid
take part in the unveiling exercises.
Joseph stockfnrd, Hedgdon, Me-, Me-,
healed sore running for seventeen
years and cured his piles of long
standing by using DeWitt's Witeh
Haze Sslve. 1t cures all skin diseases
Fl. @. JOHNSON.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
. "A - ToRTA.
Bears the ~ The Kind You Have Always Bought

Sam Steward was down from Ian
caster several days the first of the week,
meeting his old Confederate comrades.
Bob Mcconnell, the efficient superin-
tendent of the Arkansas penitentiary,
was one of the strangers here Tuesday.
For the latest styles in ladies and
gentleman $ calling cards call at this
Office. We have the latest in stock and
type.
J. T. Sykes, an-old-time Van Buren
citizen, came up from Clarksville Mon
day to be present at the unveiling exer-
cises
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
FRISCO LINE" (sT. L, & s.F1

Trains 80 and 40 run daily except Sunday, bal
ance run daily
Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars on
all through trains. Through tickets on sale to
all points.
For full information call upon or address
7. W. FURRY, Tkt. Agt
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14
peauty Is blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,--beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c. SOC.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

In spite of the government cotton re-
ports have up this month had cut down
the crop in sight from So per cent. to
so per cent. the manilupators on the
cotton exchanges scared up a bug a boo
to weaken the market in the shape of the
South-African troubles. We advise all
who can not to get scared as to the price
falling but hold to their cotton as they
will realize handsomely in the end.
The Van Buren press., 1899-10-14

George Thayer has Joined the army
of snapshot artists, having first of the
week received an Adlake camera.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
FIGHTING BOB's STORY.

Fighting Bob" Evans tells his story:
when Eulate, the commander of the
Vizcaya, got on board the Iowa l took
him into my cabin and gave him the
best l had. Through the open port he
saw his vessel beached and burning.
Tears trickled down his cheeks. | felt
very sorry for the poor fellow as he
moaned, 'Adios, Vizcaya' Adios, my
noble ship! After he had composed
himself bit I offered him a cigar the
best on Iowa-a 5-center. He looked
al it, thanked me, Strengthened up, laid
back his shoulders, and, running his
hand inside his coat, brought forth an
fnvincible' that couldn't be bought IN
New York for less than a dollar And
captain he said, emotionally, win you
have the goodness to try one of mine :?
1t was the best smoke l ever had"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
MAHUKONA.
RAILWAY FIGHT IS OVER
RIVAL. HILO COMPANIES NOW
AGREE.
An Injunction, Some Big Talk and The1
a Compromise-May be a Union Depo
in Kickervlle.

There came near being a serious clash
between the rival railway companies at
Hilo over the landings of the two con-
Germs in town. Last Tuesday the Ko-
hala Railway Company secured an in
junction against the Hilo Railway Com
pany restraining the latter from build
ing its terminal. 1t was claimed that
the latter was, or intended, encroacn-
ing on the rights of the former.
In two days, however, the atmOs-
phere cleared for the Tribune of Sat
urday makes the following announce
ment:
arrangements between the two rail-
road companies We're pretty well adj
vanced on Thursday. An exchange of
land was effected by which the Hilo
Railroad people secure from the KOha1a
people the privilege of crossing the
tract which was covered by the injunc-
ton. In exchange therefor, a crossing
through the FurneauX tract was Sec
ured by the Kohala company.
The Kohala people also secure from
the Hio people, the right to use tracks
of the latter company to be laid on the
Government dock and the approaches
thereto; granting to the Hilo people
equal privileges over such tracks as the
kOhala people construct on this dock
"A proposition relative OF the estab-
lishment of a union passenger terminal
will be taken by Mr.. Thurston to HO-
nolulu for consideration by his COM
pany and a decision will probably be
made in the course of two or three
weeks.
'In the meantime both companies will
proceed, amicably, with the work of
construction
The FurneauX tract has been finally
leased, six months rental having been
paid, and an option of purchase being
incorporated in the lease. Mr.. FurneauX
is understood to have effected a rental
at the rate of two hundred dollars per
month"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
PASSENGERS

Per stmr. Kinau. from Lahaina, De
cember 24.-W. J. Girvin, L. A. Thurs
ton, w. II. Cornwell, II. A. Wilder, y.
S Rifle, Rev. o. II. Quick, ]. LightfooI,
G. Strechwald, Walter Rycroft, Thos. Z.
Cooke. r A. Young. Mrs. Geo. Deacon,
j. E. Roach, n. II. Rupp, f. Brughelli,
G. II. Klugel and wife, Miss f. Eaton,
Miss Hattie Coan, Miss X. Wolfender,
w. G.. Hyman, j. S. Smithies, Miss An
ME Chung, Rev. Jos. +. Durao, A. \.
Braymer, G. Won Hamm, +. Won
Hamm, Y. G. Newman, J. :. McCand-
less. Scott Wright, G. w. DriscOll =.
Belenridge, Fred Miller, J. w. Bread
slee, Awana, Mrs. Avery. Mrs. G
Wright and 2 children and servant. A
n. Kepoikoi, DR.. r. McKibbon, Mrs. S
NJ. Dowsett, Mrs. MCGOWAN, Mrs. r.
Won Tempsky and . children, Miss
Hadly. NJ. NJ. Mccain, Mrs. Sharp and
child, Miss T.. Dudoit. II. NJ. Pemroke
II. A. Heen, a. Bootfuld and 81 deck
passengers.
AIAHUKONA.
Arrived December 2O.-schr. Robert
r. Hind, wellington. from Chemainus
November IS: 965 tons coal.
additional Shipping on Page 81
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
FALLS OVER A PAIL.
Team and Buggy of Manager Walker
and Wife Has Fatal Tumble.

The necessity of a guard rail on the
new road in North Hlo in the. vicinity
of Laupahoehoe was made apparent to
Manager Walker and his wife on Sun
day last. They had been spending the
day with Manager McClannan and fam
lily and on their return drive had a
narrow escape from death.
Mr.. Walker was driving a double
team and when above Laupahoehoe, on
that part of the road running along the
steep embankment, they We're met by
two men on bicycles. The horses SHE'D
and in a moment became unmanage-
able Mrs. Walker jumped from the
carriage and escaped injury but Mr..
Walker remained and tried to control
his horses. AS they became more frac-
tious he too jumped just as the wheels
were on the edge of the road next the
precipice. Horses and carriage went
over and one of the horses was killed
in the fall.-Hilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26

For rich aromatic blends of great
strength, combining the delicious fra
GRANGE Of the Orient," we specially rec
ommend our "Maltese Cross" blends.
These are the perfection of the tea ex-
pert's skill. Their sale is very large
and steadily increasing, demonstrating
the value of judicious blending.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
The
Tea Department

Is one of the special features of
our business. Thirty years of close
application, study and varied eX-
perience enable us to select teas
unsurpassed both in quality and
price. For richness, strength, quail
ity, tone, Aavor ana purity we claim
our teas unsurpassed,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-26
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
SATURDAY.. December %.

saturday. December 90
Stmr. Kinau, Freeman, from Lahaina,
December "a: 154 SKIS. spuds, &c SKIS.
corn, $50 bdls. hides, g. hogs SO SKIS.
taro, 80 pcs. ava, 26i pkgs. sundries.
Sunday, December "a
S. $. Warrimoo, Hay, from Victoria,
December l6.
Monday, December %.
Stmr. Noeau, Wyman, from Hawaii,
Decserhber 20.
Stmr. Claudine, Cameron, from La
haina, December %: 2750 SKIS sugar, $50
SKIS. potatoes 161 SKIS. corn, 80 hogs, 80
pkgs. sundries
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Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co
and Togo Kisen Kaisha.

Steamers of the above companies '
port on or about the dates below ment
FOR JAPAN AND CHINA: