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The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
Even Mules are Susceptible to Kind.
From the Little Rock Gazette,

FROM lnc Illllo hOck bhAcllc'
The superiority OF little human
kindness over q whole lot OF brute force
WAS thoroughly demonstrated the other
day by n little negro boy about twelve
years old, A heavy Ice wagon became
mired In the mud caused 10y the recent
rains, and the two big negro drivers
had nearly worn themselves out with
beating pair OF mules because they
could not, or would not, move the
heavy load. The street cars were
blocked from both sides, and the street
WAS crowded with wagons and buggies
that could not pass, All traffic IN that
vicinity WAS stopped while motormen,
conductors and bystanders united their
efforts to get the mules to exert their
strength, but these animals, showing
the stubborness that scenes TO be n part
OF u mules disposition, settled back on
the hold.backs and refused TO bulge,
seeming perfectly contented with mat
ters as they stood, Thus matters and
mules stood for nearly M hour, when
n little negro boy, who II Is said, works,
M n bellboy ut Pratt's hotel, came
saun,ering down the street, whistling u
tune, He stopped and viewed the situa'
ton with evident interest. Seeing that
the efforts OF the men were OF no avail,
and noticing the impatience OF the
crowd, over u hundred people having
gathered on the scene by this time, he
cautiously approached the driver aud
said he thought he could get the mules
to pull II they would let him try, Az
the driver was willing and ready FOR
anything by that time, he WAS given
the chance, Climbing upon the seat
he took up the reins and leaning
over patted each mule on the
flank speaking all the while In
gentle tones, After he had clucked
TO them several times, be drew the
reins, the sturdy mules put all their
strength on the traces and pulled tho
wagon to solid gyound without any
seeming effort, The boy then climbed
down, put his hands In his pockets and
wen, Oh his way us though II was an
everyday occurrence with him, but Tho
cheer that went up from the byssanders
told eloquently Of tho fact that n crowd
ia not slow 10 recognize n kind heart
and n thoughtful mind, oven Oh the
part of n little Negro boy
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
Securing a Commission Man.

The following clipped from the Little
Rock Democrat. is very pertinent
to this section, where the fruit and pro-
duce industry is such prominent
factor and it contains much that our
growers should think over,
Not the easiest part Of farming or
fruit growing or raising poultry or any
other farm product is the marketing
of the same, All men are not
good sslesnen; indeed, 1t is safe to
say that the majority of those who can
raise good crops are the poorest sales
men. The commission man in the large
city is u necessity to the farmer, but
there are 50 many Of these men in busi-
ness only for the season that the grower
should be careful to whom he ships the
products of the farm. In every large
city there are many reliable commission
men who will deal justly by one. AS
certain who these men are, communi-
cate with them, and tell them just
what you have for market, when 1t will
be ready to ship, and and ask their nd
vice. When 1t is given, take IT, Pack
the product you have just as the COM
mission man advises, and ship when he
tells you to do so, and above all things,
SEA that the shipment contains just
what you advise him it does Do not
write him that you will ship five barrels
Of Al potatoes on Wednesday. and then
send him ten barrels of grade No. 3 on
Friday instead. Don write that you
are shipping him n crate of spring
chickens when half the lot are three
year-old hens These little deceits only
get you in trouble, and when tke city
man finds he cannot depend upon you
in any way he is quite apt TO lose inter.
est In your products and to sell them
for what he can get, making returns to
you in accordance. Can you blame
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

After all Il IL not likely that the new
Confederate monument contracted for
by the Fort SMITH Daughters Of the
Cunftderary will take the place OF the
old one IN the National cemetery there.
rhe dpsign adopted has surmoun,ing II
the figure OF A Confederate soldier. and
on one side Confederate flag with the
words, 'Best We Forget, - under.
meath The secretary of war has decided
that the monument placed IN the Gene.
terv must be without the figure OF the
soldier, the flag aud the words, Lest
we forget As the action OF certain
O. A, Il, men, IN fling objection with
the secretary Of war 90 the erection OF n
Confederate monument IN the cemetery,
had already caused the ladies 10 lock
around for some other spot on which to
erect It, It IN not likely they vii have y
change made IN the design, but will
choose soule other location,
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
LEILA THRASH,


No. l2S In Bankruptcy Bankrupt
Pursuant 10 mn order " the Hon, A. A. Me.
Donald, spccial Referee IN bankruptcy for said
Court male IN the above entitled matter, ON
The 22d day OF December, u, 1907, | viii at the
front entrance OF the Court House IN the city OF
Van burcn, Arkansas between the hours " 10
o'clock IN the forenoon aud o'clock In the
afternoon, on
Saturday the 2iih day Of January, AID, 1908,
offer for sale W the highest bidder, for
cneh, nll OF the right title aud interest of tho
SAID bankrupt Leila Thrash, subject 10 prior
MORTGAGES existing thereon, IN favor of william
Y, Taylor OF Van Bufpn aud Harry E Kelley of
Fort Smith, IN and to the following described
real estate situated In the County OF Crawford
niu state OF Arkansas, t0.witi
Part Of Southwest quarter Section -, Town.
ship 10 North, Range 81 West 6s acres east Of
Clear Greek
=, West half Of the son,hcas, quarter, Section %,
township 10 North, Range ~ WosL 10 acres
D, Wcst hall Of the Northeast quarter, section "a,
township 10 North, Range ~ West 10 acrcs,
Par, East half Northwest quarter, section 10.
Township 10 North, Range ~ Wcst, 60 acres
East OF Clcar Greek
Part West half Southeast quarter Section 20,
township 10 North, Raugo 81 West 10 acres east
Of Clear Creek,
Part Northeast quarter Of Southwest auar,cr.
Section 70, Township 10 North, linngc IA Woal,
~ acres east of Clear Crock, aud tho East hall OF
Block In the Town Of Rudy
Terms Of sale Cash,
W T, fsaiINn,
Trustee OF the estate OF Leila Thrash
IN bankruptcy
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

The Frizsell.Root slander case which
has been hanging fire in the circuit
court At Fort Smith for several years
came to n close Inst Tuesday mornings
Monday some sensational episodes took
place, and II was only pure luck on tho
part OF the defendant and his principal
counsel, Col, Briszolara, that they
were not killed, As II was, Miss Agnes
Friszell took u shot IN the courtroom,
supposedly ut Root, but tho ball instead
gra1ed Col Brissolaras n mead. Tho
verdict OF tho jury WAS IN favor Of Root
Az Ihe time Of the action ON which tho
suit for Islander WAS based Root wins
editor OF the Fort Smith Times and
had lengthy article IN that paper dc.
rr,oga'ory OF tho character Of Miss Agnes
Fri,zelI.
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

Sebastian county is to have n good.
roads convention next month, for the
purpose OF arousing the people on the
subject OF better highways Crawford
county should have such convention,
for tho last six weeks have demonstrated
that the necessity for arousinp the
people ou this subject is pressing one,
The wholesale merchants of Fort
Smith complain that the bad weather
which has prevailed Ia hurting them bv
preventing their country cnslomcrs
from collecting their outstanding no.
couais, rendering the country leslers
unaole TO meet their liabilities to tho
wholesalers, wv
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
An Indian living In the Choctaw Ma

An Indian living IN the Choctaw Ma
ii0u owed merchant, and tho other
day he came 10 pay aud wanted 4 re-
p.ipt In vain The merchant told him n
receipt wHs unnecessary, Me must
hnv. to show me owe white man Moth
Ing, said the Indian, Me 40 TO
heaven tho Lord Hsk lninn he pay
debts lnjuu say yes, LORD aek lnJnn
where " receipt What lnjnn dof
Cau I RoAll over hell " look for you -
lie gqp lRrlseeipt ff l.,.uy,oa
.ssaAil "a salAIl.l inlyqa hul
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
Ringing Noises

IN the ears (how disagreeable they arel)
become chronic and cause much un-
easiness and even temporary distraction.
They are signs OF catarrh; other signs
are droppings in the throat, nasal
sounds Of the voice, impaired taste,
smell and hearing.
Catarrh is a constitutional disease,
originating in impure blood, and re-
quires a constitutional remedy.
II suffered from catsrrh In the head and
loss Of appetite and sleep. Ny blood was
thin and | felt bad all over most OF the
time. decided to try Hoods Sarssr ariila
and now have no symptoms OF catarrh.
have a Food appetite, and sleep well. !
heartily recommend Hoods Sarssparilla TO
ali my friends" X. LoEe, California juno
tion, lowe.
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
BY Gen, Cnbell's Order.

Lieut.. Gen. W. l.. Cabrll Of Dallas
Texas, commanding the Trans Missis.
sippi Department Of the United Conted-
crate Veterans, has issued the following
order;
Headquarters Trans. Mississippi Depart.
ment United Confederate Veterans
Dallas, Texas, Dec. 20
Order No. 50
The lientenant.G General commanding
the Trans Mississippi Department an
nuunces with great sorrow the death OF
den. George Moorman, Adjutant Cen
4ral OF the United Confederate Veter'
ans. IN the city Of New Orleans on Dec
10, 1902,
Gen. Norman died In his Office, He
was at work preparing his records and
papers IN order to be ready FOR the next
reunion, which will be held In the city
al New Orleans In the spring Of 1903
When the reaper death with his sharp
scythe entered hs Office and struck
down without warning one OF our
truest, bravest and best, he died at
work with his confederate harness on
and with but few friends present to
witness the flight Of his noble soul TO
that heavenly abode where he will join
Davis, Lee, Jackson and thousands Of
Others, who are In heaven ready to well
come him,
have not The time nor IL this the
proper place 10 tell yon, my old COM
Fades OF the many virtues OF this dis
anguished and noble confederate sold
ier His death Is great loss to our
noble association, He was born ,or
this noble position, which he ably
filled to the hour Of his death He was
Cue power that kept our association
moving to the front and ever increasing
in numbers, His place will be hs1a 20
Hll
AZ n mark of respect 10 the memory
~ this gallant md distinguished con-
sdemte soldier, | direct and request
every command - OF n division through.
out the Trans.M,ssissippi Department,
Il q. V. 10 issue the necessary orders
10 all hrigndcs, regiments and camps In
ile Trans. Mississippi Department to
meet ,s soon m practicable after this
order IL received and pay TINT respect
due TO 80 disting li'hed eolnrade and
confederate 0tlGlh
By order of W, H. CABELL,
Liant. .oeD, Truns.Miss Dept. u,C.V,
Official A \, WATTS,
Adj den. ald Chief Of Stall,
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

Nothing IN recent years has given the
movement for better highways such an
impetus rs the producing weather
Of the past two months, and IL II has the
effect OF causing better and more work
to be done on the public Highways II
will have served good purpose.
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

The convention held not long since
~, Dallas, Texas, 20 discuss means Of
9rtling rid Of the boil weeyl decided 10
nrxr upon tbe lexw legislature the
pasangp " a drastic law against the
Slaughter VI birds as II II held that one
~ the cauaea OF thr incrtnsp " insect
paats Ut all kinds hss been thu iDdis.
stiuiuat, hiIliog of sparrvws, quail,
ployvr tld other birds,
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
Hoods J0rsap0r;lld

Cures catarrh OF the nose, throat,
bowels &C., removes all its effects, and
hnilds up the whole system.
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27

Briug your JoD Work TO the
pAEss once.
The Van Buren press., 1902-12-27
Real Estate Sale.

In the District Court OF the United statca
for the Western District Of Arkansas,
For, Smith Division,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10
STORMS AND STREET CARS.
The Precautions Used During Electric
Disturbances.
Lafayette Gnd.) Times

Lafayette Ond.) Times.
"Thunderstorms are not looked upon with
great favor by street car motOrmen," said
one of the employees the other day. During
lights in the trolley cars are always turned
on by order Of the company There are two
reasons for it One is for the protection of
the car and the other for the protection Of
the passengers. When the lights are on and
the is at a standstill the trolley pole
becomes a lightning rod.
when a car is in motion the electric
is carried along on the trolley wire passes
down through a wire In the trolley pole into
the motors of the car setting them in mo-
ton, and then down through the wheels
into the rails by which the current returns
to the powerhOuse. Thus the trolley wire
cult When a car is at a standstill the con-
neCtion between the trolley and the motor
is cut off breaking the circuit. However.
turning on the lights has the same effect
as putting the in motion; that is. 1t
completes the circuit That is the reason
why the lights are on during thunder
storm
should lightning strike a trolley wire
the flood OF current would be carried with a
rush to the nearest car. If this car should
lie in motion or the lights be turned on so
that the circuit with the rails is complete.
there would be a chance that the extra
current OF the lightning's stroke would
the car into the rails without doing any
harm. The principle is the same as that
OF a lightning rod. which carries the cleo
tricity into the ground. But when there
Is no connection the current of a bolt of
lightning would burn out the motors OF
the car. and IL strong enough would shatter
the car and injure the people who might
be riding in IT,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10
REAL ESTATE MARKET
HEAVY DEMAND FOR FLATS SENDS
RENTALS HIGHER.
Dealers Don't Know ssWhere All the
People Are Coming FrOm"-Busi-
ness of Last Week.

Just now rentals are the prominent
feature OF the real estate market. The
immigration 70 flats has begun early this
year and the apartments vacated in the
summer months are being taken up. Per-
sons IN the habit Of living in fats in winter
and moving out in summer are astonished
TO find that the price OF flats, in many in
stances, have been increased since they
went to the country and there is little
probability Of a decrease. The real estate
men themselves cannot understand how
they get the prices they do. but they do
st. Whether prices have been advanced be-
cause the people Of Indianapolis are learn
ing the economy OF living in flats in winter
or the fuel question enters into proposition,
cannot be stated. The discontinuance of
gas by the Indianapolis Gas Company and
a possible shortage from the other COM
pany seems 70 effect the rental value of
fats. However. most OF the heating of
flats in the last few years has been with
coal, so that as far heat is concerned,
the gas question is Of little moment.
In the last year it is noticed that specu-
latOrs have entered the apartment house
business, as IL pays the highest percentage.
IT Is said that few apartment houses in
the city are paying less than or per cent.
Money can be had at per cent, so that
building is easy. Spectators formerly en-
gagged in building cheap residences and
double houses are now found dickering in
flats.
1T seems to me that the price of flats
must come down." said a real-estate man
yesterday, yet good fat is hard to get.
The houses are also full. We have the
smallest rental list this week that we have
ever had, and for the life of me l can't see
where all the people come from. The pop
ulatiOn Of the city is certainly growing or
prices could not be held up. l think, though,
that il will not be long until flats will be a
little cheaper It seems that men arg will
ing 10 loan their money for per cent, yet
when they have it invested in a fiat, they
are not satisfied with taking less than 8
per cent"
The price of real estate seems to be set
Ting. Last year much property was sold
through trades At inflated values, but this
year the imitation has dropped off. In view
of this fact the real-estate men generally
expect a better market the remainder OF the
year; that Is. they anticipate more sales &c
outside people and for cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10
Mortgages.
Releases.
ReaI-EState Notes.

Charles NJ. Cooper has purchased a home
IN the Highland Place addition of William
I Miner for $500.
John Williamson has sold a property
on Twenty-third street. near Broadway.
TO Edna Roberts for $500.
j. Edward Stilz has sold a property on
street. TO George l. Mas for $500.
Nathan Morris has sold 10 the Maltena
Food Company a property on the Belt Rail-
road. near Eighteenth street, for $500.
James V. Stanbery has purchased prop
erty OF Estella Martin. at the corner OF
the MonOn tracks and Twenty-frst street.
for $500.
NJ. X. Fatout Will put up a 500. 900 fat on
Illinois street. between Vermont and Mich
igan streets. The building will be three
stories high and viii contain twelve apart
ments
There has been a decided improvement
in the sale OF North Indianapolis property
IN the last two months. sales aggregating
over 10000 having been made in that time.
RalstOn & Camden yesterday sold a dwell
ing and two lots on Udell street for Gather
Inc Marks 10 Mrs. Louis Rogers.
Charles Cooper yesterday sold, through
the Ben +. Cline agency. Ave lots
I'm Nobiesville two In Cooper's Prospect
street addition and two In Pleasant Park
addition 20 William l.. Millender for 50 500
Mr.. Aiiilender transferred TO Mr. Cooper
a residence at 2o0f Highland Place.
Work viii begin in a few days on the
two-stOry brick building % be erected al
the southwest corner OF Massachusetts ave-
nue. and Walnut street By William e.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10

Experience and Opinion OF an English
Traveller and Horsewoman.


pearson s Magazine
began TO ride on a side-saddle at seven
years of age. and astride at seventeen, and
have alternated between the two modes
pretty well ever since. yet the cross-saddle
is the one I prefer on every count.
Personal experience must be personal at
the risk of being egostical. and therefore.
to continue practical Illustrations. l may
remark that a girl and l once rode 163 miles
in three days and few hours in Iceland
with tents for our night shelter and a
shakedOwn of hay for our couch. There
were no roads and the ponies constantly
forded rivers or climbed volcanic rocks.
Such Journey would have been well-niGh
impossible In the time on "A side-saddle.
but was barely fatiguing 10 the rider when
properly balanced IN natural position.
That a mans seat is the proper one is
surely manifest. otherwise why do all the
men in the world including soldiers, mount
astride?
Not only is II a natural pose. but IL is
easy 10 mount or dismount. II a horse
falls the male rider can eNtricate himself:
but. suppose an animal stumbles over some
mountain path. and a precip!Ce yawns be-
low on the near side, over goes the lady
equestrian 10 sudden death with the horse
on top OF her. Again. In the case OF fall
in the hunting field the woman may be
caught up and dragged 10 her death. the
man almost never. he Is more easily un-
seated. and therein lies his safety
Good eQuestrfans ride almost entirely by
balance They do not grip except when
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10

DOM and has expressed the wish in writ
ing that a part of this amount be devoted
10 aiding Of young men TO preach the
Gaelic tongue in the highlands.
This action OF the King is significant for
two reasons: First-That although he is
the constitutional head OF the Established
Church of England, he subscTibes towards
promoting the religious teachings OF a rival
denomination. and. secondly he is evidently
DESTROYS of preserving. not celebrating. the
Gaelic language. Speaking generally, mon
archs are strongly opposed 10 the retention
OF language different from the tongue al
most universally used within their domin-
ions, because such retention tends to keep
alive separate and distinct feeling and
thus weaken the bonds holding together
the country over which they bear sway.
The Kaiser objects TO the Polish language
being spoken in his eastern provinces and
10 Danish being spoken in Schleswig-H ol-
stein. and has cone all in his power to
stamp out both these languages there. The
Car has done the same in the case of
Finland and the German-speaking prov
inces of Russia. King Edwards action to-
wards the preservation of the Gaelic Ian
guage Is in line with the marks of favor
which he has bestowed upon the Eistedd-
fods Of Wales and upon the bards of old
Ireland
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10
They Help Each other.

New York Times.
A little tot in dirty pinafore was proud
" drawing a battered toy express wagon
across East Fourth street when doctor s
carriage came dashing by and cut the little
wagon in two. The child, who had fled TO
safety. toddling back 10 the wreck, cried
piteously
Never mind, I'll fix it for you" said a
freckled-faced grOcer's boy, running out
and helping to pick up the pieces.
See, the wheels are all right" explained
the boy. I'll make it good as new"
a starch box was secured. the undertaken
next door brought hammer and nails and
a carpenter who was working on a new
fathouse across the street dispersed the
amateurs and put the wagon together.
Then a man who kept little paint shop
wanted share in the work, and laid on a
coat of bright red.
Thus the youngsters tears were dried up
and. with beaming face, he paraded the
block.
See he said, Jimmy done it," giving
the lad who first offered assistance all the
credit.
It's way East Siders have of helping
each other" remarked Father Sword, who
told the story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-10
BUILDING OPERATIONS.


Construction News of Chicago gives the
building operations in twenty-three cities
of the United States for July as follows:
Building operations for the month of
July in twenty-three of the leading cities
of the United States show the greatest
percentage of gain for any month this year,
being an Increase of 40 per cent, as COM
pared with the corresponding month year
ago. During the month permits were taken
out in twenty-three cities for 6,507 build
ing improvements, involving a cost Of
So. 657 .253, against $3.50 buildings costing
$l9,S791S 5 for the same month a year ago,
an Increase of 1.277 in the number of build
dngS and S9,77S.06S in cost. a glance at the
figures for the preceding months of the
year will prove interesting. January
showed a loss of per cent. compared
with the same month IN 1901, February a
gain Of Is per cent, March a gain of
per cent. Apri! "A loss of As per cent. May
an increase of 10 per cent, and June a gain
of per cent. and as against the varying
figures for those months il is interesting TO
note that the gain for July was 40 per
cent. The figures in detail are as follows:
-19O2- Per Cent
city. No. Cost. Gain. Lost.