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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

Dorothy-Yes. Percy. I suppose we
might become engaged, but am too
young to marry, you know.
Percy - Foolish girl Who ever
thought of marriage at ones first en-
ga gement2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

Merchant-If We employ you. it must
be understood that we are to charge
you for all the mistakes you make.
Applieant-That's all right, if youH
reward me for all the mistakes I don't
make.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28
This. that and the other thing.


II understood you to say Bilkins had
a suit of clothes for every day il the
year. I have since found out that he
has only one suit"
Well. that's right. He wears that
suit every day in the year"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

why, Willie, you have a spot on
your new suit Come here and let me
clean it
Whats the use? Give me day or
two longer and I'll have all the rest of
it so dirty no one can see the s~ot"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

He-College graduates do not always
/ marry.
She-Well. when a girl has had a lot
of money spent on her education it
makes her awfully particular
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

Mr. Patrick, L wish you
would have this demijohn filed with
the best whisky that Odd, Stuff & Co.
have in stock. The carriage is out but
when it returns I viii send it to meet
you half way, as I presume the demi-
John viii be heavy.
New Man-It viii be Ioight enough
before OF get that far wild it, sor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

eli. get out Of the road, boyl My
horse don't like donkeys"
Then why don't he throw you Off
guy nor2"
An Unfair Deal.
Life is a little game. that's all:
The shuf1ed cards are dealt around;
To some the welcome aces fan
And here and there a king is found.
We seldom like the cards we've got,
And many lose. while few may win
All, fate. 1 fear has slipped a lot
OF useless extra Two spots in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28
E use oE AUTOMOBILES gY Thieves SUGGESTS OTHER POSSIBILITIES

Time Always Gets It's Revenges.
Here's a little truth sublime.
Full of wisdom deep:
No mans ever beaten time
BY stealing it from sleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

say" exclaimed the man who was
being shaved, you should reserve that
razor for your political customers
Why so2" asked the barber.
Because 1t has such pull"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

Little Boy-Pa, what's a prophet?
Father (savagely)-A man who goes
about saying Il told you 50" to every
thing that happens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28

Harold-What did she say when on
turned out the gas and kissed her?
Rupert-Said she felt as if she never
wanted to see my face again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28
slow Pay.

Doctor, did you manage to cure old
McSkinfiint of torpid liver2"
Yes; but I can't cure him of torpid
pocketbook"
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

One Of the saddest Deaths that has
occurred In our city for sometime was
that Of Mrs. d. r. Reynolds, which
occurred last Thursday evening ut 10
O'Clock She had been sick only q few
days with pneumonia, and her death
was quite n shock TO her friends. She
was one Of the most popular ladies In
our city, both in church and social cir.
Giles, and will be sadly missed by all.
She leaves husband and two sons,
Taylor and Arthur, who have the sym.
pathy Of the entire community. -
Clarksville correspondence In Sundays
Fort Smith Times,
Mrs, Reynolds was we'll known here.
where her husband WAS engaged Ia
business for several years IN the sos.
She was sister Of Mrs. W. p Woolum,
who, together with her daughters, Mrs.
Claude Cain and Miss Mamie Woolum,
went down to attend the funeral.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

An alarm Tuesday called the depart
ment to the Goldsmith g. Buchanan
commission house, where for some un.
known cause the roof had caught fire.
The blaze was easily extinguished and
the damage, amounting to $40, was
Wednesday settled by Jas, B. More, the
insurance agent, through whom the
building was insured.
Preparations for thoroughly overhaul
Ing the Van Buren, Ice plant are now In
progress. johnson Bros have been
awarded the contract Of changing the
cold storage rooms 40 one can be entered
without allowing the outside air to en-
ter the other. II Is proposed to store up
considerable ice for the shipping season,
1t being the intention Of Mr., Ward Of
the Border City Ice g. Coal company,
who holds the lease on this plant, to Ice
oil refrigerator cars needed for the ship
ment Of fruit here,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
A Case OF InfantIcide.

Sunday morning some tramps, while
preparing u bed under one OF the shelv-
ing rocks Of the river front bluff, dis
covered the body Of white male infant
lying on blue paper sack, and which,
from appearances, had only short
time before been left lying there. A
wet towel over It's mouth showed that
II had been strangled TO death,
The officers were notified Of the find,
and Justice Davis impanelled u coro.
ner q jury to view the remains and they
returned a verdict Of death by violence,
that being the opinion Of the physicians
holding the autopsy Some articles OF
wearing apparel found on the scene
were thought to give u clue to the per
petrators Of the crime,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
A SPECIAL TRAIN.

Commander John Steward Says
Camp }. T. Stuart, v. ". VIII
go to Dallas Reunion
In April.
Commander John Steward of Camp
j. 7. Stuart, U. G. V. is at work ar
ranging for special train to carry the
Veterans, the Sons of Veterans and
their friends to the Dallas reunion in
April.
Capt. Steward has taken the matter
up with the Frisco system and has been
assured that if as many as $50 tickets
are sold from this point, the company
will give them special train, leaving
Van Buren, at any time between 6
and s A. M. on April 21st, arriving in
Dallas from to 4 p of the same day,
affording them ample time to secure
quarters, besides giving them daylight
ride and at the same time avoid the loss
of night S sleep.
1t is estimated that so Veterans, 25
Sons of Veterans, and % visitors from
Van Buren, will attend, and the Alma
and Mulberry delegations are expected
to join them, making up the required
number. If the train is secured other
coaches will be added at Fort Smith
and other points, and it is expected that
before the train reaches Dallas it will
consist of from eight to ten coaches,
Capt Steward urges upon everyone
in Crawford county who intends making
the trip to report to him at Van Buren,
at once, in order that he may be able to
make all arrangements for the train in
ample time and thereby cause no incon-
venience to the Veterans or others at
tending.
These arrangements are being made
by Capt. Steward solely on account of
its convenience, for he will not be bene-
fitted penny by it, as only the regular
one cent per mile will be charged.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Quail hunting is over until next fall.

Clarence Williams was up from Little
Rock this week visiting friends. He
returned yesterday.
The Crawford County Sunday School
convention held at sAlma Feb. 21st 23d
was an entire success.
Mrs. Julia E. Denkla and daughter
arrived Monday from Denver, Colo. =,
on visit to friends here and are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bryan.
Jess Wood has gone to st. Louis to
spend a few weeks meeting his custom
ers in the company Office while they
are visiting St. Louis for their spring
purchases.
WANTED-sEVERAL PERSONS OF CHAR.
acter and good reputation in each state lone In
thls county requlred) 10 represent and advertise
Ola, established, wealthy business house of sol
Id financial standing Salary, SO weekly. with
expenses additional, all payable in cash each
wednesday direct from head Offices Horse and
carriage furnished when necessary. References
Enclose seli.addressed stamped envelope Man
ager 3l6 CaXton Building, Chicago
Several Van Buren, people went to
Fort Smith Monday to hear the musical
performance of Willie Bailey at the
TILES opera house that night and all re-
turned home delighted.
At the request Of many members,
Rev. Finney agreed to continue the
meeting which had been gooing on at
the Baptist church, and which it had
been intended to bring to close Sun
day night.
You have good reason to fear an at
tack Of pneumonia, when you have a
severe cold, accompanied by pains in
the chest or In the back between the
shoulders, Get bottle of Chamber
lain g Cough Remedy and use it as
directed and it will prevent the threat
ened attack. Among the tens of thou
sands who have used this remedy for
colds and la grippe, we have yet to learn
of single case that has resulted in
pneumonia, which shows that this rem
edy is certain preventive of that dan
gerous disease. For sale by JOHN
o KANE, Druggist.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Bourland were
visiting relatives here Sunday. Mr.,
Bourland, who has had his headquar-
ters heretofore at Oklahoma City, will
in future make his headquarters at Fort
Smith,
New members are added at nearly
every meeting Of the Van Buren, Retail
Merchants Association, and the mem
bers report that the benefits derived
from such organization are already be-
coming apparent.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
A Printer Greatly Surprised,

II never was so much surprised In
my life rs ! was with the results Of
using Chamberlain 8 Pain Balm, says
Henry 7. Crook, pressman of the Ashe-
ville(N G. "Gazette. - II contracted
severe case Of rheumatism early last
winter by getting my feet wet. tried
several things for 1t without benefit
One day, while looking over the ga.
zette, - noticed that Pain Balm WAS
positively guaranteed to cure rheuma.
tism, so bought bottle Of II and before
using two-thirds of II my rheumatism
had taken its flight and have not had
a rheumatic pain since. - Sold by JOHN
o KANE, Druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

W. A. Davis, living one mile east Of
Van Buren, died Sunday afternoon
from spinal meningitis. lie came here
from Big Springs, Tex, and was q
member Of several orders there, which
were notified If his demise, and tho re-
mains held for advice regarding their
interment.
Andy Rogers, one OF the prisoners
that escaped from the Fost Smith Jail n
little over u month ago, an account Of
which was published ut the time was
captured at Redland, |. T., Monday
night by colored farmer named John
Dodson. There IL n reward OF $50 out
for each Of those who made their escape
NJ that time
p, j, 0'Neill Monday night, after IN
exciting chase, caught Jess Childs, u
negro, whom he had observed pilfering
from car of merchandise IN the Mo
Pacific yard. Childs was examined be-
fore Esq, Ferguson Tuesday and fined
$40 and costs and sent TO jail to serve
out tho amount, Mr.. O'Neill states
that the company has been greatly nm
noyed and put to considerable loss all
this winter by this kind of petty pilfer-
INK and he purposes, with the assistance
Of tho officers, TO break 1t up,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
The Vice Of Nagqing

Clouds the happiness Of the home, but
q nagging woman often needs help,
She may be 80 nervous and rundown In
health that trihes annoy her, II she Is
melancholy, excitable, troubled with
loss Of appetite, headache, sleeplessness,
constipation or fainting and dizzy spells,
she needs Electric Bitters, the most
wonderful remedy for ailing women.
Thousands Of sufferers from female
troubles, nervous troubles, backache
and weak kidneys have used II, and be-
come healthy and happy. Try 1t. Only
Soc. JOHN o KANE guarantees salts
faction,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
accidentally Shot.

fred Palmtag is carrying his hand in
sling as result of a serious accident
last Monday. About s o'clock that
evening gentleman named Wingate
Drought a 32-cal. revolver into the store
TO have it loaded. MIR. Palmtag, sup
posing 1t to be empty, held the barrel in
MS left hand and started to break it
with his right. In doing so he must
nave pulled the trigger, with the result
that the pistol which proved to have
two loads in it, went off, perforating
Mr., Palmtags hand and penetrating
the coatsleeve of Lynch Creekmore, who
was standing by, and infiicting a slight
wound in the fieshy part of his arm.
Happily, in both wounds no bones were
struck and they are healing rapidly.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Having q Run on ChamberIaln's
Cough Remedy.

Between the hours of eleven o clock
A. NJ. and closing time at night Jan 25,
1901, A. +. Clarke, druggist, Glade
Springs, Va, sold twelve bottles of
Chamberlain g Cough Remedy. He
says, II never handled medicine that
sold better or gave better satisfaction to
my customers. This remedy has been
in general use In Virginia for many
years, and the people there are well &C.
quainted with It's excellent qualities
Many Of them have testified to the re-
markable cures which 1t has effected.
When you need u good, reliable medi
cine for cough or cold or attack of
the grip, use Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy and you are certain TO be more
than pleased with the quick cure which
II affords. For sale by JOHN o KANE,
Druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

Mrs. A. Crowley Of Van Buren, asks
tho press Of tho state TO assist In finding
her ii-ycar-old son, Henry, who mys.
teriously disappeared from home Tuss.
day Feb. 18th. He wore black cap,
light coat and dark trousers. He has q
light complexion and blue eyes. The
police Of every city are urged to appre-
bend him and notify his mother at this
point.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

Mrs. Lewis Byars, wife Of a leading
merchant of Alma, died Sunday morn
ing Of heart disease She got up TO at'
tend her sick babe, fell to the floor and
expired before her husband reached her
Mr., Byars ia u member Of tho firm OF
Byars Bros, and has numerous friends In
Van Buren,, who sympathize with him
In his loss,
We acknowledge n call Monday from
Mrs. p. II. McHenry, who visited Van
Buren, IN the interest Of the candidacy
of her husband for the position OF com
misIoner Of mines, etc, Mr.. McHenry
IA unable, owing TO u severe rheumatic
nttac attack, to visit many of che voting
precincts, but II we are any Judge hts
wife will DO able TO interest the voters
as we'll IN he could.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Three Thousand dollars have been

Three thousand dollars have been
hung up In prizes for the Southwestern
Firemen's Association tournament for
this year, which will be held at Kansas
City next June, If Van Buren, would
make a favorable showing the compan.
les should begin to practice early In the
season, II Is only through constant
practice that they can obtain prof.
cheney,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

The New York Evening Post re-
ports President Roosevelt NJ having
addressed the following words to Re
publican member Of Congress. "This
Cuban phase OF reciprocity IL not II mere
business question-it Ia u great moral
question, Il Ia q question whether the
United States shall keep n pledge sol
EMMY given We are bound by every
sentiment Of honor and justice to make
these proposed concessions TO Cuba
The Republican party ~ IN control Of
both the executive and the Legislative
branches of the government, lt'is we
whom the people will hold responsible
and we shall sink or swim together, -
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

THE Democratic convention for the
new Fourth congressional district has
been called to meet ut Mena July nth
TO nominate u candidate for congress.
IL Ia recommended that the various
counties Of the district express their
choice for congressman ut the primary
for other nominations. Congressman
John y, Little IL, 40 far, the only can.
didate IN this district.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
THE VAN BUREN, PRESS.
VAN buren,, ARKANSAS,
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
MISSOURI PACIFIC,

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST.
Daily,
No. IS Arr. s;45 pm. Depart $50 pm.
No "a " Si0am. 3:l5 am.
Daily except Sunday.
M. 943, " LIS pm. Stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
Daily.
M. SO Arr. LII pm. Depart, E35 pm.
No "A 12l7 am. 1928 a. m.
Daily, except Sunday.
M 2i4 Goal Hill Local. Depart at $50 pm
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily, except Sunday.
Greenwood Local Arr las pm. Depart $50 pm.
pullman sleepers on So and "a. Through
,otets on sale to all points. For further inform
ston telephone No. q or call on
AN'' Pr. ONEILL, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

David Bryan has been offered and has
accepted the cashiership Of the new
bank at Mulberry and is expected to ar
rive tomorrow from Kansas City. The
bank will open for business Monday.
Mr.. Bryan has had some experiences In
bank work and will prove competent
and painstaking officer,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

Citizens Hose company held its an
nual meeting last Friday night and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year; Frank Jones president; o.
Miller, secretary and treasurer A.
Nicodemus, foreman; G.. w. Roberts,
assistant foreman; Gus. Cornelius, noz-
zleman; J,C, Bradley assistant nozzle
man, and 10 Jones, plugman,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Lockiaw From Cohwebs.

Cobwebs put on cut lately gave a
woman lockjaw. Millions know that
the best thing to put on cut is Buck
len s Arnica Salve, the infallible healer
of Wounds, Ulcers, Sores, Skin Erup-
tons, Burns, Scslds and Piles, 1t cures
or no pay. Only 25c at JOHN o KANE S
drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Can't Keep II Secret.

The splendid work of Dr. King s New
Life Pills is daily coming to light, No
such grand remedy for liver and bowel
troubles was ever known before, Thou
sands bless them for curing Constipa
ton, Sick Headache, Bilionsness, Jaun.
dice and Indigestion. Try them. 25c
at JOHN O KANE s drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

Ed. Briscoe has something timely to
say on timely subject-that of seeds.
He handles seeds-both garden and field
in bulk-all the best varieties, at
prices that his competitors find hard to
meet. See him near the head of Main
street when you need seeds or anything
In the grocery and feed line.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

j. A, Dickson, Deputy Grand Patri.
arch of this district, accompanied by
Alex. Gooding Jr,, Josiah Stahl and
n. 9. Grower visited Fort Smith Tues
day evening for the purpose of organic
Ing M Encampment Of Odd Fellows ut
that point. They reported the organic.
alton OF n strong Encampment on their
ppturu
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
- CANDY cAr,sARTcA "
@0cQ)le&O
iOs sy3SRyv.wyvv,sr-.vrv Az
sLs 10. AAAA III Dsunlss.
Genuine stamped c. c. c. Never sold In bulk
Bewas OF the dealer who tries to sell
"somsthins lust as good"

Pat Cleburne Camp, Sons Of Confeder-
ate Veterans, had very interesting
meeting last Thursday evening, Mt
which time they were addressed by
Capt John Allen and Capt, John
Steward. Mostly routine business was
transacted,
W r, Martin goes to Houston, Texas,
tonight to take dispositions In the Nc
Kibben insurance case The deceased
carried o policy Of insurance which the
company declines 10 pay on the ground
that he committed suicide. Mr., Martin
represents the insurance company
Fort Smith Times, Thursday,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
For Stomach Troubles.

II have taken great many different
medicines for stomach trouble and con-
stipation, - says Mrs. s. Geiger Of
Dunkerton, Iowa, but never had rs good
results from any as from Chamberlain 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets, - For sale
by JOHN o KANE, Druggist,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
More Arrests OF ClarksvilIe Sus-
poets.

poets.
Word was received here Monday that
George, alias Jersey Durham and COM
panion had been arrested IN Wichita
Kan, charged with the murder Of
Sheriff Powers and the robbery of the
Clarksville bank. Durham s compan-
Ion was suffering from gunshot wound
and WAS In q hospital at the time Of his
arrest, Durham Is quite we'll known
here, having lived In this city few
years ago, and has long been regarded
u u craftsman by our officers, he hay.
ing at one time been arrested for the
blowing of the Mulberry postoffice safe
Geo. Durham was seen here u day or
two before the robbery. II Is the i'm.
preston now that the men placed In Jail
here had no direct connection with the
crime
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Would Smash the Club.

If members of the ''Hay Fever Asso
ciation' would use Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, the club
would go to pieces, for it always cures
this malady-and Asthma, the kind
that battles the doctors, it wholly drives
from the system. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers from Consumption,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, owe their lives
and health to it. 1t conquers Grip,
saves little ones from Group and
Whooping Cough and is positively
guaranteed for all throat and lung
troubles. SOC, $100 Trial bottles
free at JOHN O'KANE s drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
THE COITRTS.

~IRCUIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
I third Monday In June and November. J. II.
Fyans Judge; r. L, Rogers, Prosecuting Atty.
COUNTY COURT meets In Van Buren, on the
I list Monday in January, April. July and oc-
tOber
PROBATE COURT meets the third Monday
in February, May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
Don't Become Discouraged,

But use simmons Liver Purifier (tin
box), Many limitations Of the original,
30 be careful and sec THAT IT'S ''PuRl-
FER and manufactured by the a, Q,
SIMMONS JR. MEDICINE co.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01

There Is some talk Of recognizing the
old Queen City band, We hope it will
end IN something more than talk. We
believe If the band were recognized
and the opera house leased they could
make a financial success Of 1t.
Gas was struck IN the new Choctaw
well at Mansfield Wednesday and the
flow was estimated at 1 200, 900 feet per
day. The Fort Smith "'Times init
mated the likelihood of Its being piped
to that town, Investigation proved the
flow nothing like as heavy as first
stated,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
SAVE YOUR NECkl

=, With u bottle OF o KANE's safety y
Cough Cure-o Dimes Ia Ill u costs,
The brick work on the Dearden build
Ing adjoining Merrill Bros market Is
completed and II IA expected the build.
Ing will be ready for occupance about
the 10th.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-01
"FRISCO LINE" (ST. l.. & S.F)

Trains 30 and 40 run daily except Sunday. bal.
ance run daily.
"I pullman seepers and reclining chair cars on
ali through trains. Through tickets on sale to
all points.
+. W. FURRY Tiki. Agt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

I
80 DOZEN woMEN'S 7-BUTTON OvERG ATT
ERS; a SPLENDID QUALITY; 1 OaLC
ALL SIZES REMNANT PRICE AT2Ss
100 PAIRS OF CHHDREN'S RED SATIN JU-
IIETS FUR-TRINiMED: SIZES Up REc
TO 8. REMNANT PRICE. .......... SOSs
A LOT OF wONfEN'S FELT SLIPPERS,
FELT SOLES, NoISEI4ESS AND COM N2C =
PORTABLE REMNANT PRICE,. "OS@
SHOE DEPT. SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
King Without Coin.
Ondon Chronicle

From the London Chronicle.
1t is pretty well understood that 1t is
etiquette-or at all events custom-for royal
personages to go through the world with
empty pockets. No doubt the occasions
upon which monarchs require to handle
ready cash are rare, but purse would
obviously sometimes be useful resource.
A curious instance occurred at the Thanks
giving service at st. Paups on Sunday.
The king and queen could not to use very
ungenteel phrase, raise coin" between
them, and instead of contributing to the
effertory his majesty was compelled to ex-
plain the situation to the Bishop of Lon
don. DR.. Winnington-Ingram evidently be-
lieved that the nakedness of the land was
only temporary, and made a tactful sug-
gestion, to which the king responded by
promising to "send something"