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The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

At last one State has come ou, squarely against the insanity dodge in mnrder cases. Tho Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided that mere "morai insanity" is not sufficient defense, unless 1t can he shown that it is potent enough 10 ''snhjugate the intellect, control the will and render it impossible to do otherwise than yield.'- Tempo rary insanity or mere alteration Of the mind is not considered a sui feieni plea.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

ATT0RNBY-6ENERAL GARLANr has given 1t IS his opinion that no Indian is eligible to be a post mas ter. This is the first L,timation we have ever had that our neighbors, the Greeks, tho Cherokees, the Chlckasaws, and the Ohoctaw, vote ihe Republican ticket unanimously. Blast lem! Ofcourse they arc not eligible!
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
Tux editor of the Texarkan

TaE editor of the Texarkana In dependent announces in his last weekly issue that he can accom-. plisb moro good by letting politics severely afone' and advocate measures calculated to build up the cOuntry-such as education and free schools, immigration and in ternal inn rovements, good morals etc, etc. A good idea, Col, being of a literary turn of mlnd you will doubtless succeed admirably.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
Poison Oak.

spa.anburg, s. C., March 13, 'o4' Your most valuable medicine tSwift's Specific has done me so mnch good that feel like saying this for the boneft of those who suffer like I did. l was poisoned by poison oak, and saw not & well day for six years, until l used Swift's Specific. In the six years I used almost every kind of medi- cine, but none had the desired et' feet After using six bottles of Swifts Specific 1 am restored to perfect health-wlth no sign of that awful poison left.
 DAVID NEsPET.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

THE Acts of the recent session of the General Assembly have been printed and are being distri buted to the county officials throughout the State. The Secre- tary of State will soon have an am pie supply for general distribu- ton
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

THE Poik boys, the murderers of Frank War,t, have been reading the Bible since their conviction, aad claim that they have been con. rerted to religion. The great pity ss that they did not read the Bible and becoue converted before they committed their awful crime,
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

MoRMASIsM is rapidly spreading oves Idaho, and it is said now have or sooa, will have, a controlling voice in elections. Some steps should be taken to- crush out this damnab)e sect more effectively, by the United States. before it gains control of enough States to get up war, in which many lives might have to be sacrificed.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
Coun:crfeiting Proves Superiority

"Although ooaterfeiting is cue of the greatest crimes against the business of any country, and in many cases-
 obstructive of health and life." "lt proves beyond n doubt the' ''Supcriority"-
 Ofthe article Counterfeited; As no inerior article IS erer cOunterfeit- cd.
 Proof of this is found in the great number in
 Australia, England, France, "Germsny, India, Belgium, Canada and the '. S.
 or counterfeits oftlis great remedy, Hop Bittsrs,"
 Whose name and merits are SO well known lho werld. over that it is
 Shining mark add favorite prey For Commentators TIP
 Beware of all hat does not have green cluster of hops on the white label.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

GRAssHoPERs have already ' made their appearance in several States, and are destroying vegeta- ton already, though very young. 1.-the locusts should turn in and help them, there will not be much hope for a crop anywhere in this country this year.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
Prosecute the SwindIers!.!

Hwhen you call tor Hop Bitters (se. green cluster of Hops on the ohte latet the druggist hands out any stnff called C. D Warmers German Hop Htters or with oth CT "Hop" name, refuse it and shun tha druggist as you would viper, and if he ha taken your money for the stuff, indlct hin for the fraud and sue him for damages fo the swindle, aud we will reward you liberal ly for the conviction.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
DAVID NEsBET.

1 had for thirty eight years sui fered every spring and summer with poison oak, which l contract ed while bathing when a boy. l tried everything for it, clading many physicians, but without any benefit. 1 took six bottles of Swift's Specific (S. $. S.) four years ago, and it cured me sound aud well. Three summers have passed, and l have had no return of it.
 JOSEPH BEASLEy, Columbus, Ga.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
W0 Earnestly. Entreat Every Suf, fering Woman who Sees this to kead it Carefully and
 WeE.
MoRAvIAN FALLS. x. C.,


 Mr. Editor: "An ounce of prevention is better than pound of cure" and pound of curcis better than ship-load of arnu- ment in your colums. I SEW some tims ago an advertisement of medicine called BRApgIELD's FEMALE REGULATOR and the wonderful results from its use; and as my wife had been sufere.' and invalid for FIT TEEN YEARS from prolapsus and congestion of the womb an1 painful menstratien, and the doctors could do her no good, was persuaded to try the remedy. So 1 sent for two bottles, aud the reselt was that she im proved so much 1 sent for another package, and she is now able to do her household work, and goes about wherever she pleases l am confident she is permanently cured. l sent for lot of this wonderful Female Reg ulator to sell. and every bottle thst l have disposed of has given complete satisfaction and the results are in every case all that could be desired
 With thinks to the Enterprise" whch called my atte ton to it, and to the Brad frd regulator Co.,, the propretors of this great boon, am gratefully yours,
 J. ". DAVIS. P. S.-You can publish this or not as you see fit. but for the benefit of woman, hope you will.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

IoGAN's election to the United States senate make him in all prob ability the Republican candidate for president m 1888, There are plenty of good Democrats able ts beat him.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
Prosecute tko SvfEffers "

If when you call for Hop Btters (se ( green ckaSter of Hops on the tchite laOeD the druggist hand out any stuff called c. D Warmers German Hop Bitters or with oth- CT Hop" name, refuse it and shun that druggist as you would viper; and if he bas taken your money for the stuff, indict him for the fraud, and sue him for damages for the swindle, and We will reward you lberal- ly for the con viction.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

ToRNADoEs have already begun their destructive work in Kansas. Wind is acquiring much notoriety and is greatly feared in many parts of the Union.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

AN installment of five hundred copies ofthe Revised Statutes were evp acted at the Secretary of States office yesterday. The Sec retary expects other installments by the time this one is exausted.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

REPUBLICANS arc beginning to kick against President Cleveland's offensive partisan" plank in turn ing out some of the 1'Tascals." It does us good to see it. Just let 'cm kick
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

THE mucbly abused redman is again on the war path in New Mex leo and Arizona. We have been told, and we are inclined to be. live i., that the only good Indian is a dead one.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

ANOTHER weekly paper in Ark ansas has gone under for want of support, to o-wit: The Corning Ad- vocate. A sad comment on the town in which it was published.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
GRATITUDE! /!

Editors ! Hdnt1 Constitution:
 Below we hand yon letter from a grats- ful heart, which was sent to aad published in the Vanslystine, Texas, Enterprise, without our knowledge or solicitation, and we desire to give it publicity through your spllsinns.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

.. TIE colored people seem to be just as confident of the good will oi the Democratic administration as they were of that of Arthur or any other Republican.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
"Wondcrful Emcacy,'

Some people are slow in telling what good things have been done for them, but Mir. John P. Daily, ol Gillisonville, s. C., says he takes great pleasure in testifying to the wonderful efficacy of Browns Iron Bltters in dyspepsia, fever and ague, and general debility of the system. He has personally expe, rienced the most satisfactory re- suits from the use of this valuable medicine. Make a memorandum of this, all ye whose systems are run down, Browns Iron Bitters will cure you.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

Iowa is said to contain more persons that can read, in propor- ton to her population, thal any other State.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
"I Have Su nered!o

With avery disease imaginary for tho las, three years, Our Druggist T. J, Anderson, recommending Hop bitters" to me, used two bottles! Am entirely cured and heartily rocom- msnd Hop Bltters 10 every one.
 J. D. Walker,
 Fucker, Mo.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
We arc authorized to announce the na
HON. ID. E. BARKEE.

of Drew. asa candidate for theForty-ninth Congress, from this. thc third District subject [" the action Of the Democratic Nom mating Convention.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

Send for our book containing valuable in, formation for women. It w.ll be mailed free to applicants. Address
 TuR BRADFIELD EJACULATION Co,
 Box 2S, Atlanta, Ga-
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

IN parts of Pennsyivia and Ohio something like the plague in very fatal form, is raging, and many peo. ,Ie are falling victims to it.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
SheriFs Sah.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that bv lN virtue of an execution issued and to ne directed hy the Circuit Court of Nevada county, have levied upon and will expose for sale to the highest and best bidier on q credit of three mouths, on
 Monday, June, 20, 1885, between the hours for legal sales. in front of the Court House door of Nevada county, Ar- kansas, the following described,lands, to-wit: All the right, tiae and i.,terest of R. F. Lee, in and to the SW NV of section 8, township lS, range 20; and the Si of the NEb of sec tion !, township l3, range 20 Wcsa being situated in the county of Nevada, State of Arkansas, levied upon to satisfy an execution in favor of W. B. Waller.
 OSCAR PHILLIPS, Sheriff
 By ED HOOD, D. ;.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
ANNOUNCEMENS
For Congress
We arc authorized to announce the name
HON. THOS. C. McRAE,

cf this place as candidate for the Forty ninth Congress. from this, the Third Dis- trct. subjec. to the action of the Democrat ic Nominating Convention.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04
lie Thanks His PaDer.

Mir, Edtor:-I WAS induced by readine m"tr good paper to try Dr. Harter's Iron onlc Tor debility, liver disorder and scroru wand throe bottles have cured me. Acccp ay thanks. Jos (. Boggs.-Ex.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

Anyone who doubts the genuineness of the above can write to Ar. Davis, who will give all particulars.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-06-04

All kinds of Legal Blanks for al se.e tho PIcAYCNE office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
o IF!o
,menl Clear the track I"

"stand back, gentlemen Clear the track ="
shouted the police, and as the quickly ga'nerins
sureed back steamer No. came up the street. the mag
niaoen, black horses striking fire from tho pavement
But holdl wheel comes of the steamer is over
turned, and the brave aremen picked up bleeding
and senseless ~, -,
An investigation revealed the fact that IN oihe ene
steamer that morning the steward had neglected 70 put
in the noh-pin little neglect on his part nao
loss OF half million dollars. The busy mar's .. 49,
are full Of men who are making the Same fatal msaRo
They neglect their kidneys thinking they need no atte
tion whereas II they made occasional use OF
safe cure they would say that they don't feel quite
we'll that tired feeling bothers them that they ao
plagued with indigestion that their brain refuses 20 re-
spond to call that their are all unstruns-fHo
Journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
NEWS FROM THE URBS
ALCOHOLISM RATHER THAN MURDER

The leading article in The Sun yesterday was report
more than a column in length, giving account o, re
death OF Edward Brogan In howell In Coytsvlle NJ -
There was abored effort to mako II appear that mu
der had been committed. The dead man and MS SISTER
Louisa Brogan and his mother the widow Of JOIN bro
mnoyershed left No. 95 DOwnlngst, in this city, ana
we're taken by George Patterson the brother OF M[s
Brogan to Coytsville The family remained IN pr'acS
I'm the hut the never leaving it. The sister nhu
weak ankles and could not get out OF bed Patterson
worked for James b. Hackett OF No. 6Sl Westinghouse
and once a week he carried groceries to the faully
Last Friday Patterson applied TO Justice fitEgeIahn
for permit to the body OF his nephew from tle
hut The people OF Coytsville became suspicious ana
iate that night In a front room a worm-eaten mat
tress Law the young woman She bore In her face lne
evIdencs OF dissipation. Her mother in the room
Also In "A shed room adjoining on mattress, lay Ine
body of Edwin Brogan with dirty sheet drawn over t
Patterson was arrested and watch kept over the women
Louisa Brogau said that for she had not been Oh
her feet until Friday afternoon when hearing ner
brother fall In the outer room she nerved hersot 70 ~
and helm her mother lift him Mrs Brogsn and her
daughter both begged the men watching them for sum
uInnts which they finally succeeded IN getting.
on Saturday before Coroner Schor Patterson toto now
he took the family from this city The neighoors also
testified and the coroner adjourned the hearing until
Yesterday ut noon when Abraham Campbell prosecu-
Tor of the pleas for Bergen County. appeared in Cy
Vile Milton Demarest was on hand as counsei ior
Patterson IL was agreed to hold the until tho
is m an under akers shop In Engewood. 1t Is not BE-
eyed that the autopsy will reveal anything detrimental
10 Patterson for IL the belief that the man died from
alcoholism. IL is Thought that at the bottom OF all tho
MYSTERY aud the strange solitude OF the family Is inc
love of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
BROOKLYN.
Bridge receints last week. Sl3.7j4 Os.

Bridge recclpts last Wetk, NI0''OF VI
Deaths last week. 23l births, POI marriages. 90.
W. b. Weeks. OF HavIland Weeks, grocers at NO 49,
Hanilton-aye was fined 1928 yesterday for selling cleo
margarine
committee Of aldermen yesterday eIonerited
Thomas H. Peppard, superintendent Of the Truants
Home OF the charges male az tnst him BY Andrew +.
Coleman, discharged employe.
Frederick Potter convicted OF abductng Bertha Saul,
a girl of sixteen, who aftcrward found In "A dance
house in New.York TO the Enira Reformatory
yesterday.
York who snothered Of her children at the Brook
yn Nursery last week and nearly Killed another was
held TO await indictment by the Grand Jury yesterday
The question OF her sanity will be settled first
CITY Works Commissioner fleeman reported to tho
Aldermen Yesterday plans for the proposed extension
OF the Ridgewood Water Works IN Queens County They
were referred TO a committee
Tho store Harris Goldmark No. 5l9 Courtst. was
found fire yesterday morning under circumstances
which led suspicion Of incendlarism The proprietor
passed the gh In New-YOrk. When he returned home
he was arrested and held In default Of $1,000
He denied any knowledge OF the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
BURGLARS IN A MILLINERY SHOP.

The Misses Livingston, two pretty and hard-
working girls keep large millinery shop at No New
arkavc Jersey City. The shop Is In most prominent
place. although 1t Is only block distant from poiee
iIradnunrters 1t visited by burglars between ana
o'clock Yesterday morning, and goods valued at S2ooo
were stolen. Entrance WAS effected by forcing rear
window Tho burglars must have been professionals as
they made their selection from among the finest stock III
the store. Although the block On which the store
situated phtrolled by two policemen and two private
watcnen police authorities know nothing ABOUT tno
burglary until Informed by the Misses Livingston VINO
The burglars is thought were at work In the snop LOT
over two hours and when Chief Of Police Murphy went
IN work on the case he asccrancd that Policemen Hop
kins and y ster who were on that posi- were asleep III
the American District Telegraph ONCE In Montgomery
ST opposlte The millinery store, from until O'CLOCK
IL is supposed that the burglary was committed between
these hours and the two policemen have been suspended
The night manager Of the telegraph office discharged
for allowing the officers TO loaf there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
DIR. FROTHINGHAIPS WILL.

The will of DR.. William rockingham, w no
accidentally shot himself last week. filed yesterday
All his medical aud surgical instruments, such medical
books as may select, aud 500 remembrance are
bequeaihed to his nephew, Herbert rockingham. All
the personal property except such "a his WIG or chill
dren may select is TO be sold and the proceeds added TO
the resduary OF such life insurance money as Is
payable to his wife he gives to his brother James
rockingham, $500; to his brother Thomas, 5000 10
his niece Gertrude Williams 5000 to his executors,
trustees for the children Of Helen G. Phnney deceased,
$500; tOthe Chdrens AID Society. 5000 to the Society
FOR the Suppression OF Vice. $780, and 10 his executors
TO apply In payment OF trust imposed on him by the
will OF his mother 81 900 IL Is further provided that
should his life terminate by accident thus bringing to
his estate any money accidental life Insurance
policy IL shall be- given foll0ws $500 10 The Society
Tor the Suppression of Vice. $500 TO the Chdrrns Aid
Society," $500 10 his brother James, 5000 TO his sister,
Catherine f. Dennis; =, 5000 for tho benefit
of tho children OF Helen G. Phinney, and
81 1000 to his daughter. Grace A. Potter The
rest part OF his resduary estate which is divided
into five equal parts One of these goes TO his daughter
Grace Potter 10 his daughter, Louisa BFrOthng-
ham aud the remainder to his wife during fe and at
her death to divided equally between her surviving
children or their issue sheldon Potter OF Philadelphia,
is appointed executor and Margaret II. Frothingham.
wife OF the testatOr, executrx. Tho Will Is dated
November TO- 1884, and is witnessed by Edwin Il. Fay
aud Iiollin c. Newton. 80.
In oodici dated June J. 1888, all requests made to
his niece, Gertrude Williams are rcNoAeu as she mas
recently acquired property"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
FARMLAND IN TIE TOY DEPARTMENT.
|, rool Jrdo ,rbo nuffs coulplacently at

"A real uuue WHO plllis ,Ioa tha
empty cigarette holder winks knowingly ana oRes nn
ladies' through his one OF the IN
not behndthe toy counter at MACY ms 70 he nc
tlenan goes by-not wih-a small crank anu al
mept of music box do also MS many
and sisters who crowd the counter for mecnaeh 10Y
Among tile more prominent ofthese is young lazy VINO
might pose Mary OF little lamb fame. bhe nus S
little "sheepette" along with her. but has
put him into basket When she taxes on tne ootes
and exhibits her treasure the lamp WIZ neo,des
these French mechanical toys there every variety OF
articles that make Christmas an epoen IN tns r sd
childhood Donkeys which. when their heads are
down, raise them again with most heartrendinR e.
haws"; goats, big and little. covered Win reaI sos'
skins steam engines horses and wagons, nenageres,
banks that are warranted not TO burst tin toys
that make the life OF man miserable ana seeonu ,ne
bones that In way related 10 MS mNesI, an an
Mkado, and complete outfits OF household IurnI.uto al
the shelves and counters to their utmost capaclty a.
theatres and Punch andJudy shows are ready 10 give
the young idea histrionic twist. The elephant goos
nrOund-when the string Is pulled-end Rrluos nai
organ In the act A large ngure ,on ~
tunes. wipks his eyes in selsats6ed and bows
soemnly the audience after each tune ne can "
purchased, Notwithstanding the Fourteenth AmenoheA
FOR $3.50. , r,a
The congress OF dolls is particularly impressive inc
larger number Of the family known as :" Jumeau
from 80 9s to $50. They have the good quality Oh STAY
ing where they are put no matter In WHAT posiIon
Their joints constructed correct dnhtomShi p,n
oiples and will stand @ large amount OF rouHn ushfe
deer draw ing sleigh In which select company OF doIs
taking their Christmas ride. IL was orlRInany ~
tended the historic unlties Dy putting
Claus In the sleigh but the old gentleman mas grown
rather fat and not provided with Juneau JOHNS
he allowed to stand at the end OF the counter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
NEW. Jersey.

Abram Bloom, young German, living AT NO % iHt,
ersUn-st Paterson y. j., yesterday morning presenter
10 Recorder GrcaVcs WOul YlsaGc ana rcd nose ana
desire prefer extra IriludIy complaint lie shid
that on tho before h. had been taken with pains IN
his stomach ana Dr. Rush Necr Bloom alleged
that the DOCTOR after feeling his pulse. knocked HIM on
both side. Of the face rubbed his ears violently struck
him I'm the eye threw him OF tho sofa and mOpped the
floor with him. his great d-may, discomfort and dam
age He wanted Dr. Nccr arrested Tor assault ana Dat
tcry The Recorder said that no would take time TO III
yrstieatc the matter before issuing warrant Ionm
was not satisfied wait, and lac went before Justice
Wt-s aud told his story. Tho Justice promptly Issued
a warrant for ths doctors arrest DR.. Nerr WIZ give
hail lie f. an cN-surgcou o. Ncw-Jcrsey militia, aud
snvs; Bloom Tor and found lac was suffering
from attack Of hystcTia ald wanted something 10
change the current of his thoughts
Suit for $1,000 damages against tho American Legion
of Honor has been brought by NJ chael Dunn
representing Morton Decker and three brothers, for the
uou.p tymrnt Of $1,000 policy on the ne OF John
Decker OF sparta Sussex County, " j. Mr. Decker wa,
suspedcd non-paymcnt OF s-c-~nrniT nut pild
mn II was rinstatcd. The Supreme SECRETARY OF tho
or CT that he would have 10 pass another medca
cIaunlt zion The payment OF the policy hinges on the
legality Of DeckcPs reinstatement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-24
BAPTIzED WITH THE ICE TWO INCHES THICK.
l.,Ir Ir.ith n Snntch accent

A thin, gray nalreU man WITH cChtCu dcc'Ht
addressed the Baptist minister's ut their weekly meeting
yesterday, relating some "reminiscences OF rty years
active pastoral work lie was the Rev Dr. r. j. MagoOn
Regarding difficulties OF pursuing his studies Tor the
ministry DR.. MagOOn said that previous TO beginning
them he was following the trade Of brickayng 81 was
bAptiEed he continued, one bright, cool morning III
the Concord River when tho Ice was two Inches and
half thick When began my studies In spare hours
mad only bare little room al my mothers house which
Mastered my self make IL used 10 gathe
chcckberry leaves to make my own tea When Followed
mn these studies In the colleges at Watervle and Newton
had onlI $40 IN cash and trowel. kept mp my
trade with the studies and helped to built part or an
addition the Watcrvle Institution and inc pest nan
of the front OF block IN Watrrvilo courted my wife
.1 wears before married her and In the meanwhile
coli.e, bore the white cross OF my gallOwses across
my back; the OF the skin was tanned Drown from
working In the sun az my trade Even AFTER was or
The Rev Dr. Lotln, OF Georgia, related what was
being done by the Prohlbiti0ulss IN hs Statr ~
counties ms said LOS voted IN favor OF Prohibit
ton and this week county Ia which Atlanta Is stu
ated Will vote on the same question