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The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

ON the 15, inst, two masked men entered the house of William Pitt, man, respected citizen ofOuachi- ta county, and uncle of MT. John Pittman of this place, and forced the old man to sit down in a chair, bound and gagged him, and com pelled him to tell where his money was, about fifty dollars, secured it and took their departure. Mir. Pit man gave the alarm, and some of his neighbors gave pursuit and tracked them to Moor's mill where the track was lost.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

FRANK JAMES, the noted outlaw is now afree man. The two cases, ,on c for obstructing railroad train, and the other for robbery, against him at Boonyille,. Mo-, has been dismis- sed. There are charges against James in Minnesota, but no re: quisitiOn has been made fer him as vet
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

A BILL has been introduced, and passed the house, providing for a commissioner to examine the ac. counts of county officials. In opr opinion the people would ran as great risk in electiag or appoint, ing a inaa that would do his whole duty as they would in electing the county officer that would fill the office honestly and efficiently.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Notice for Publication,
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN. ARK, l

eb. z, 1885, {
 Notice is hereby given that the following z named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of Nevada county, Ark, at Prescott t, on Mch. 5, 1885, viz John Nj. Cox, Nevada county, Hd., 720t, of the Si of the NWt Sec. T. II SR2lW w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove h's continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tion of, said land viz; Nathaniel N. Gatlin, William R. Barhsm, William c. Franklin and Thoma, Huliag all of Prescott, Neva- da county, Art
 l2-4 s. w. MALLORY Ras;st.-
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

SATURDAY the 2ls., the Wash ington monument was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. Pres i lent Arthur, w. w. Corcoran, the great philanthopist of Washington city, and others made addresses. Although the mercury was down nearly to zero, over 800 people were present.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
THE Arkansas City.

THE Arkansas City, Arkadel- phia and Ultima Thule railroad company have asked for the for feited lands along the line of their road, to assist them in, the con. struction of the road. The citizens along the line contributed the mon ey to make the preliminary survey and now the comp any should build their road if they want it.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

TIE Richmond Little River Co. Pilot comes to us this week with the name of Hon. T. C. McRae up as its choice for Congress. A hand some majority of the papers in this district are urging his claims enthusiastically for Congress.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

SATURDAY morning at } o'clock TexarLana suffered from a big fire. The total loss is estimated at over million deilars -inaurance about one-half. The Interstate News, newspaper office was burn ed. It's loss was near s9,00D, with only s3,00O insurance. We sympa- thise with Bro. w. J. Allen in his heavy loss. We trust he will start up again and be more successful than ever before.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
HoN. DAN. w. JONES, attorne

HON. DAN. w. JONES, attorney general. in a letter to Col. Jno. c. Wright, Of Union, says he is not a candidate for Congress from this district, either openly or secretly, but will stand aloof from interfer- ence with the aspirations of his many friends, who are mentioned for the place.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

BRADFIELD's FEMALE REGULA- TOR, purely Vegetable Compound scientifically prepared. Will cure all Arrangements or irregularities of monthly sickness.
 Send for our Treatise on Health & Happiness of Women; mailed free. BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co.,, 43-lm. Atlanta, Ga.
 Violins, Guitars, Accordeons, Harps, etc, for less than cost, at
 BROOKS, HAMILTON & Co.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

A BILL to be entitled an act to regulate the fees and emoluments of certain county officers of the state has been prepared by the house committee on county and probate courts, and has been or lered printed. If it becomes law @e will publish it.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

A CoNsIDERABLE stir has been gotten up about the State Univeri- ty, on account of charges of mis management, etc., and it is doubt ful whether or not the Legislature will appropriate anything for its maintenance until the charges are iuvasti catod
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Anerica's Pride.

True American men and women, by req son of their strong constitutions, beautift, forms, rich complications and characteristic energy, arc cnyied by all nations. It is tn, general use of Dr, Harter's Iron Tonic whicl brings about these results.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

THE city of Pine Bluff having a a population exceeding five thous- and, has been declared, by the Board of Municipal Corporations, to be city of the frst.class.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Dr BosankO.

This name has become So familiar with the most of people throughout the United States that 1t is hardly necessary to state he i, the originator of the great Dr, Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, the peoples favorite rem edr, wherever known, for Coughs, Colds Consumption and all affections ef the Thoat and Lungs Price, 50 cents and Sl00. Sold by J. O. Howell.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
For Sale.

The handsome seven room resi-, dence with large lot now occupied by MT. Jno. Cloud-Is in good repair.-lIas fine towers large garden, choice fruit, good barn, and fine we'll of water. Apply to
 w. F. WALLER,
 Camden, Ark.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salye,

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Brui. es, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhonln Feyor Sore, Tettcr Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns apd all Skin Eruption, and positively cure. Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund. ed Price 25 cents per bottle. For sale by Moncricf & Bro.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

JoE KELLY, a member ofthe Lit .le Rock Police force, committed suicide last Saturday night by shooting himself through the head. No cause has been assigned for his deed, except that he was tired of l;{a
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
IrTpp Disfrihutiou

What causes the great rush at J. o. How ell's Drug Store?' The free distribution of sample bottles of Dr. Bossnko's Cough and Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy Tor Coughs, Colds, Consumption and Bronchitis now on the market. Regular size 50 cents and {l.00. 2
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

Gov. Hughes si gned the certifi- cate of the election of Hon. Jas. K. Jones ts the United States Senate, last Tuesday, and his resignation as representative in Congress was also accepted.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

THE Illinois Legislature hangs fire in electing a United States Senator. It has been voting for two weeks. The Republicans vote for Logan, and the Democrats for Morrison. The failure to elect is for the want of full vote.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Notice for Publication.
LAED OrricE AT CAnnEs. ARK,

Jan. I3, I8Sb' ] Notice Is hereby given that the following. named settler has filed notice..of hls intention to make hnal proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before tbf Judge of Nevada countv.' Ark. at Prescott ou February 2l, 1885, viz:--Henry B. Hare. 'ot Prescott, Ark, Hd. entrv!'No. 7S5O for tbc st NEt Sec II Tp. F SR 2 W.
 He names tho following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of said lands, viz: William J. Gourlev, James 4. Alsobrooks, Ira-N. Cornelius and John W. Jordan, all of Prescott, Ark.
 l--22 S.W NAIJOpy poo.;.,
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN ARK,
 February i3, lS8s.

ItUTuHFY 10, Io0a ] Notice is hereby given that the following. 1N named settler has filed notice of his in- tontion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore Register and Reviser, at Camden, ark, on March 2, 1885. viz: John Bfaseu. Neya, da Co, Hd. 1902 for the SEE WI Sec T. Is SIR B w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove hit continuous residence upon and eultiya- ton of, said lands. viz: John ". fiendri, Hesekiah c Clark, Reuben Waters and Hen " Hlmit9p, all of Falcon, Nevada Co Ark
 x. W MALLORY, Pe,i,ter
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

Gov. HUGHES and staf and the members of the State Legislature have been invited to visit the Ex- position at New Orleans, by the commissioner in charge, and also by the leading business firms of the
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

TIE ceremonies and the laying uf the corner stone of the Capitol of the state of Texas will take place at Austin March the 2nd.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
He Thanks Wis Paner.

Mr. Editor:--I was induced by reading your good paper to try Dr. Harter's Iron tonic for debility, liver disorder and scrofu al and three bottles have cured me. Accen my thanks Jos. C. Boggs.-Ex.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

CANDIDATES are developing by the dozen for Senator Garland's place, in case he is placed in Pres ident Cleveland's cabinet.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

NJ otice IS hereby given that will apply 10 ~ the Honorable Prob"te court of Nevada Souhty; Arkansas, on SATURDAY the 2s. s. m for an order to sell the real estate he- longing to the estate of Charles w. Linsley decided Tor the payment of debts. .'
 THos c. MCRAE,
 Administrator
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

THE subject of 8 State Constitu- ,ional convention IS being discuss cd by many papers, but is not very
 likely the Legislature will call one.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Onr Choice for Congressman, HON. THOS. C. MCRAE
 of Prescott.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has one of the pcculiarities of Stonewall Jackson, not even his own troops know his plans.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26

As a raindrop foretells n storm, so does pimplc upon the human body indicate healt destroying virus in the blood, which can h nutraized and expelled only by Dr. Harter' Iron Tonic.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
4 Correction.

" were mlSlnlormeu III reGafH to the security matter we spoke of last week. We learn from the proper authorizes that Ex-Judge Mitchell and Dr. Josh Weaver have settled their prorsta of the debt like little men. While we sympa, thize with them, as We stated last week, we are glad to note that each man has bore his share. We cheer fully make the correction.
 Whereas paragraph was pub lished ill the Columbia Banner of date Feb. 12, 1885, as follows: The Prescott School Board fired Prof $. H. Pope, their principal, on ac count of drunkenness" An q whereas said publication is an in justice to both Pope and this roard, and does not correctly rep resent the cause Of the termination of his engagement as principal of the Prescott Graded School, Therefore, Be it resolved, that the School Board of the town of Pres colt take this method of informing z all wfom 1t may concern that in Prof. S. Fl Pope as principal and superintendent of our Public s chools, VIC found all able, accom- plished and couscenciOus educa- tos, and that lis relations with us were not severed on account of drunkenness.
 And be it further resolved that the Secretary of this Board furnish copy of these resolutions to Prof Pope and also copy to the Colum- bia Banner and Nevada Picayune with the request that the same be published in those papers.
 O. $. JONES, President $. Beard.
 JNo. N. P>ffMAN. Secretary.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership that has been eSisung between us in the firm name of Martin & Co, has this day been dissolved, by mutual cor. sent. Mir. Martin wlil continue ouslness on the account of Martin X Co. A
 JOIN MARLIN,
 M. V. HAMILTON. Prescott, Ark.
 Feb. 3rd. 1885
The Nevada picayune., 1885-02-26
KENTUCKY.

Judge Geo. G. Perkins, of Gov lnston, as commissioner, occupies the largest space fany state exhib 1t, being in the southeast corner where three oflires are luxurious. ly arranged. The exhibit starts of with the Louisville school interests which show good training to the ''young idea" A most extravagsnt display oftransparent photographs of fine stock, among which are Dictator progenitor of the fla. nous trOtters "Jay Eye See" and
 Maud s. and the thoroughbred run. ner "Virgil,' blooded cattle, public state buildings and private houses. Tobacco and hemp are staple pre-. duets, and command much money. In minerals, coal leads, a specimen IS shown from a seam II feet deep: the canal coal is hard clear burn ing fuel and is found inexhaustible; as we'll as. fine iron ore which is worked sdvantageously. Of the natlve woods, walnHt, maple, ash,
 oak, chestnut, curley poplar are the most popular; the latter is the fin st ekind of umber for fancy finish.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10
SOUTHERN.

The American schooner Gustie Will
son foundered OF Cape Hatteras in the re-
cent gale. All on board were lost except
Captain Grape and two seamen, who were
rescued from a capsized life-boat by pass
ing vessel and landed at Savannah, Ga.
Captain Grape is the man who crossed the
Atlantic with his wife in a dory of thirteen
feet keel in 1877.
The strike of the glassblowers at
Baltimore, which began last winter, has been
amicably settled. Union men will be en-
ployed IN the various factories.
The Maryland cotton mills are pre-
pairing to run on full time.
The cornerstone of the new Geor-
gia Capitol was laid with imposing cere-
monies at Atlanta. General Lawton made
the principal address.
The official statement of the Louis
vile and Nashv lie Railroad Comp any for the
month of July shows de rease in not earn.
ings of nearly $4,000.
A mob broke into the Lafayette
County Jail, at Louisville, Ark, and hanged
George Crenshaw, a negro, who murdered
Harry sarep, white man, In cotton
field.
A mob stormed the jail at Knoxville,
Tenn, and, taking out Lee Sellers, a MUIR
derer. hanged him from bridge, sew
eral shots being fired into his body while sus-
pended. Sellers cut one Of the lynchers
badly and also attempted to cut his own
throat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10

address was made by Mr.. Chase. of Omaha,
who asserted that thcro was no hostility
intended toward the railways The
Hon. Isnatius Donnelly and Senator Eustis,
of Louisiana. followed. the latter gentleman
eliciting applause by the remark that all SEQ
tons should stand together 10 secure bot
termcnt of the waterways. Congressman
Hatch, OF the First Missouri District, assailed
the Hennepin Canal scheme, but fitting re-
plies were made by Mr. Murphy, of Iowa,
and ex-Gov. Bross AMI Col. Clark
Carr. OF Illinois. At the afternoon session
resolutions were reported calling for an
annual appropriation of $4,000, 900 for the
improvement OF the rivers and harbors of
the country. lhe special claims OF the Mis-
sissippi, between st. Anthony's Falls and
Cairo, were set forth; thon followed the
Missouri and its tributaries, after which
the needs OF the Hennepin Canal were fully
stated. Next in order of mention were the
Saut Ste. Marie Cana, Red River of the
North, the Yellowstone, Fox, and Wisconsin,
and tho Chippewa and st. Croix, the resolu
tions closing with plea for tho extension of
the lighthouse and snagboat system on the
Of tho foregoing. John Il. Atgeld, of Illinois.
offered a resolution setting forth the injus-
tice of the country west of the Alieghenies
only receiving one-thrd of the river and
harbor appropriation when II possessed more
than half of the shipping and furnished
three-fourths OF the funds expended in pub
lie improvements. Judge Frye, of New York,
addressed the gathering In favor OF the
Florida Ship Canal, and after the adoption of
action on the suggestions offered, the con-
vention adjourned sine die.
The Knights of Labor called upon
General Manager Tallmage, OF the wabash
Railroad, at st. Louis, on the 4th inst, and
submitted their ultimatum, demanding the
reinstatement of all employees locked out
since June 10, 1885, and the issuance of an
order forbidding any further discrimination
against the organization. Mr.. Tallmage said
he could not promise compliance with the de-
mands, as he had neither work for tho men
nor the money to pay them.
A crematory is to be erected at Buff
falo by stock company composed of wealthy
and influential citizens. Clergymen, under
takers, and cemetery associations arc an
tagonizing the project
A fire which broke out in the glaz-
ing-shop of X. McMillen & Co.'s sash and
blind works at Oshkosh, Wis.,, caused loss
of 500, 900. upon which there is $4,000 in
surance. Several cars loaded with glass and
finished doors, blinds, etc, were destroyed.
Herman Peschel, of Grant County,
Wisconsin, who claims that his legs, arms,
head, face, back, spinal cord, knees, hips,
and other parts of his body were injured by
an accident while he was employed by the
Chicago Milwaukee, and st. Paul Railway
Company, in August, 1882, has sued that cor
poration for 40. 900 damages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10
CHINAMEN BUTCHERED
Coal Miners in Wyoming Displaced by
Celestials Take Bloody
Revenge.
Seven Men Slain and Their Homes Burned
-Ailing and Aged Cinnamon
Oremated.
Rawlins wyoming, special

The largest coal mines in the entire Union
Pacific system are at Rock Springs, 100
miles west of Rawlins The road has re-
Gently been importing large numbers Of
Chinese to fill the places OF white men.
This afternoon the entire force of white
miners, numbering about 100 strong, or
fanized, and, armed with shot-guns.
marched to that portion of the town occu-
pied by the Celestials, and after firing a
vol ey into the air. reloaded and ordered
the "pig-tails" to leave. The order was
obcyed at once, the Cinnamon fleeing to
the hills like drove of sheep, closely pur-
sued by the miners. Several voleys were
fred at the fugitives with fatal effect. The
Chinese quarters were then set on fire, and
thirty-n nine houses owned by the company
were destroyed with their contents.
The miners next visited the various mines
in the camp, unearthed all the Cinnamon at
work therein, and babe them fee for their
lives They few.
OF some four hundred Cinnamon who
made Rock Springs their home this morn
ing. not one remains. All are in the hills
heading for Green River, thirteen miles
further west. Seven were killed outright
by the shots fired by miners, and many are
wounded. 1t is said also that several
feeble aud helpless from disease persisted
in the flames ut Chinatown. Sheriff Young
arrived at the scene fsom Green River by q
special train this evening with a posse of
deputies. but too late to prevent the mob
from carrying ont its plans. The mixers
quietly dispersed after making sure of tho
departure OF the Celestial 8. and oil is quiet.
The Union Pacific officials appealed to
Gov. Warren for protection, and Asst.
Gen. Supt. Dickinson aud Supt wurtele
are en- route for the scene of trouble by
special train. Both of these men are popu-
lar with the miners, and win probably be
able to quell any disturbance likely 10 arise
now. The Chinese have now been run out
of kawlins. Carbon, Laramie. and other
points in Wyoming
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10
FOREIGN.

A terrific thunder storm visited Pisa,
Italy. causing great destruction. Several
church towers were shattered, but the fam
Gus leaning tower escaped uninjured.
A dispatch from Berlin states that
Germany will not surrender the Caroline
Islands.
The Governor of Herat has been &c
quilted of the charges preferred against him
by the British boundary Commission.
Spain has forwarded 20 Germany O
document showing that the native chiefs OF
the Caroline Islands acknowledge the SOW
ereiRnty of the former power.
All Russian and Austrian Poles have
Der l, except settlers prior to 1913, Temporal
ny so.ourners and those who have served,
or whose sons have served, I'm the German
army.
During Nationalist torchlight pro.
cession in Galway, ireland, the marchers at
tackled a detachment of Yorkshire soldiers
and fight ensued, lasting four hours, In
which many persons were injured.
The fifteenth anniversary of the Ger
man victory over the French at Sedan was
celebrated at Berlin by grand military dis
play. Tho Emperor and Empress drove
ahead of the troops In the PROCESSION.
Mr.. Gladstone. says, regarding his
physical condition, that he is extremely vol
although still n little hoarsc.
Ship yards at Barrow-in-Fu rness
England, burned, causing n loss OF 81 900,
600, and depriving 1000 men of employment
Mrs. Jarrett has been arrested o.
London on the charge of al Quoting the Arm
strong girl who was the Lily or tho Pau
MI Gdz revelations. Several Other
persons have been summoned to appear for
trial "a confederates OF Mrs. Jarrett incud
ing MIR. Stead, editor of tho Gazette, who viii
return at once from Switzerland to answer
tho charge.
Germany has intimated to the Eng
lish Foreign ONCE it's readiness TO refer tho
Carolines dispute TO the arbitration Of
friendly power.
The French authorities have prohib
itcd nnti-Gcrman demonstrations by Spanish
residents In France.
Mr.. Gladstone. commenting ON Mr..
Parneli's statement that scotland Lost he,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10

nationality by her union with England, re-
marked that tho Irish leader never said q
silIier thing.
Collisions between the Germans and
Czechs In Dohemia are OF frequent occur
rcncc. In a recent outbreak ut the Pilsen
military camp many persons were I'M ured.
1t is said that the policy of Prince
Lorraine, will be to rule with greater So
verify than ever the Frenchmen IN that
province. and that in this policy he Is sup
ported by the Emperor william and Prince
pismarck
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-09-10
NEWS CONDENSED.
Concise Record of the Week
EASTERN.

A New York druggist who carelessly
substituted morphine for quininc in filing a
prescription, causing the death of TWO young
ladies, has disappeared.
The statue of Daniel Webster, pre-
eented to the State of New Hampshire by the
Hon. p. ID. Cheney, will be dedicated mt Con-
cord June IL, 1886.
BY an explosion Of natural gas in a
bakery at Pittsburgh, tive persons were ter
ribly burned, two of them fatally. The pro
prietors had recently introduced the natural
gas into their ovens.
Tom Davis, we'll known sporting
character, was shot and killed in his dingy
Office ut New York by Texan who gives his
name as James Il. Holland, who asserts that
he was justified In killing Davis.
The total exports of produce from
New York during the week were valued at
$6,147,14l.
Trains on the New York elevated
roads are to be run by electricity. trial
trip has been made on the Ninth avenue line
with an electric motor the experiment prov
ing a complete success.
~ AdSo Va AOooc IOCh ioit AiOhh thS'
shaft OF mine near wilkesbarre. Pa, and,
striking q cage filled with workmen, killed
four of them and wounded six others.
Ex-senator Gwin, of California,
died in the New York Hotel. at New York.
He was 80 years old.
John Lohrum, q. wealthy farmer,
having been accused OF swindling his niece
out of a small amount of money, hanged
himself to tree near Pittsburgh.
An entire square at Albany, N. T.,
mostly occupied by frame structures, was
burned, thirty families being rendered home
less. The loss is in excess of $4,000. Mich
olas Webbers large morocco factory at
Lynn, Mass, was burned, entailing loss of
$4,000.
The body of Mrs. Emma Markley,
who weighed $50 pounds, was carried to the
grave at Philadelphia by twelve strong men.
Thomas Brown, Chicago paper
dealer. met with terrible death at Putney,
Vt, falling into large revolving water
wheel he was inspecting, and being so serious
ly injured that he livel but short time after
he was taken out.