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The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
Eating at Bed Time.

Ina recent psper Dr. k. N ]. Hodges said: Ut isa common i'm pressi on that to take food immedi- ately before gong to bed and to sleep is unwise. Such a sugges- ton is answered by the reminder that the instict of animals prompts them to sleep as soon as they have eaten, and in summer an afternoon nap, especially when that meal is taken at midday, is a luxury in dulged in by many. Neither dark ness nor season of the year alters the conditions, If the ordinary hour of the evening meal is six or seven o'clock, an interval oftwelve hours or moro elapses without food, and for persons whose nu- triton is at fault this is altogether too long a period for fasting. That such an interval without feed Is permitted explains many a rest. less night, and much of the head and backache, and the languid, half-rested condition on rising, which is accompanied by no appe- tite for breakfast. This meal It. self often dissipates these senaa. tions. It is therefore desirable, if not essential, when nutriment is to be crowded, that the last thing be- fore going to bed should be the taking of food. Sleeplessness IS aften caused by starvation, and a tumbler of milk. if drank in the middle of the night, will help one to sleep more aud rest better.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30

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The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
DR. WOOD

Ossrs his professional services to all repairing medical or .ur.srcal attention. Office at rcs' idsnce, Boughton Arkansas.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30

We seem to have forgotten the fact that vice is courageous, and that association with the vicious is as imperiling 10 moral health as association with cholera pa tient is to physical health. Men may visit tho abodes of crime and wretchedness for the purpose of seeking out tho criminals and teaching them to lead better and nobler lives and come forth un- scathed and nniniured by the con. hmination. But the moment we are in . passive attitude in respect to any vice it acts prejudically on our moral sensibilities. Hab- itually .associate with the profane and you will soon become profane: associate with the licentious and you will soon cease 10 honor vir- tue; continue in the companion ship of the drunkard and your ruin and dcgredation are secured Character is molded by associa- ton. Whom you choose for your friends and companions you che Cose to resemble. The books you read and the company you keep deter mine your character as surely as the rising and setting of the sun determine the length of day and night.--The Southern World,
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
\ Boys Sermon.

Let me preach you a little ser mon, my fellow boys: You know | it is easier to preach than to prac- tice, so preach. My subject is Examine Yourself" l. Get away from the crowd a little while every day. Stand to one side and let the world run by while you get acquainted with yourself and sec what kind of fellow you are. Ask yourself hard questions about yourself. Find out all you can about yourself ?. See if you arc really the kind of boy people say you are. Find out if you are al- ways honest; if you always tell the square truth; if your life is as good and upright at II o'clock at night provided you are awake, as it is at noon; if you are as sound temper ance boy on fishing excursion as you are in Sunday school; if you are as good boy when you go to the city as you are at home; if in short, you arc the sort of young man your father hopes you are, and your mother says you are. $. Get on intimate terms with your self my boy, and believe mo, every time you come out from these pri- vate interviews, you will be a stronger and better man. Finally don't forget this and it will do you pOod.-Treasure Trove.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
WE ASK ONLY A TRIAL Of Aeuiro to prove it the best

Rsm0dy for MaIarIal OIsease& It cures Ague, Cht.ls | Fever, Maiarial and Inter mittont Fever, BiiIoasness, and Liver diff euitss arising from malarial influences Remedy In the world. No quinine nov poisonous ingredients. Indorsed by Phy. sicians and Druggists. Cure guaranteed. est hy Dfugsists. Asuine O.. Little FkQs N. ..
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
Within the past five years thr

Within the past five years three very eminent public men in this country have fallen victims to the tobacco habit. That brilliant ad. vocate and versatile man, Matt. Carpenter died a horrible death from the excessive use of tobacco to which he was more constantly addicted than any other man In Washington, not excepting Grant Senator Ben Hill died ofa cancer on the tongue, caused by smoking and now Gen, Grant is approach ing the pitiable end of an honored career in the same manner. Nash vile American.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
The Russian Soldiery.

X New York special to the Gin cinnatia Commercial says, cap tain of the United States army,who was a volunteer aid on Skobeleffs staff during the Russo.Tnrkish war, says
 "Next to Germany, Russia is tho only foe in Europe that En- gland thinks worthy of crossing bayonets with. If war is declared it will be the first time that the en- tire resources of the two empires have been drawn upon to defeat each other. For forty years En. gland has had no war save with savages, and even with these peo- pie she has by no means been uni fOrmly successful. In war with Russia she will have to do with an army disciplined and equipped af- ter the most approved theories of military science. She will have to do with an empire whose resOur- ces arc insxhaustible, whose gov. ernment is supreme, and which puts no value on human life. Rus, sia might lose 100000 men in ser ies of battles without arousing pop ular indignation in manner to af- feet the czar. Let Englang lose that many men and the regnant party would be overthrown, ,and the prob. abilities of the war being stopped would be strong. The Russian ar. my, with the exception of Gorma- ny, is the best in Europe, l say this advisedly, having spent four years in inspecting tho second class powers. The war bureau of Ru ssia does not know what defeat is. mean that a succession of deafeats would ouly lead to greater exertions on the part of the gov ernment.
 "The grand dukes are all trained soldiers, and two of them are capa- ble of command. Immediately y un- der them are men who have won the praise of SkobeleT on many tields-men willing to sacrifice life in ordor to secure an additional decoration, ,or regiment. A reward for bravery is almost always given to Russian officers, and they nre the bravest in the world. On the field of battle they manifest both the phlegm of Germans and the dash of Frenchmcn. They lead their men in charges, they are athletic, and, by reason of their training in post duty in Siberia, and along tne Baltic and aud Black seas, are inured to fatigue. The Russian soldier knows no home ties. His world is his company. If his company, of which he is an integral part, is sent on duty, he understands that he must do as his commander tells him, even though it were to kill himself. He is not a reasoning being. He is like a slave. If, on tho other hand, he is defeated, he has none of the power of recuperation pos sessed by the volunteer soldier. l saw an officer cut & man down in his saddle for forgetting to sa- lute him. The men do not love their commanders, but they obey them."
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
"Oh. Mir. Smith, said a young

"Oh, Mir. Smith, said a young Ia dy at church fair, l want your help for a moment" "Certainly," replied Mir. Smith, "what can 1 do for you?" "I have just sold a tidy for fifteen dollars that cost fifteen cents, and l want you to tell me what percentage that is. Any tram .action of that kind my dear, Miss B---, said MT. Smith who is a lawyer gets out of percentage into larceny.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
Bill Nye CentiRues Ills COrrespOn-
 dence With Mr. Cleveland.
San Francisco lnsleside.

-Nan EraHclScO tfSicSiues
 Personal.
 10 TIE PREsIDKNT-1 write this letter, not on ny own account, but on behalf of a personal friend Of mine who is known as a mhewump. He is great worker for political reform, but he cannot spell very well, so he has asked me to write this letter. He knew that l had been thrown among great men all my life, and that owing to my high social position and fine education l would be peculiarly fitted to write vou in way that would not call forth disagreeable remarks, and so he has given me points and I have arranged them for you.
 Tn the first place, my friend de- sircs that 1 shall convey to you, MT. President, in delicate man ner, and in such language as to avoid giving offensc, that he is somewhat disappointed in your cabinet. He finds that your ap- pointment of cabinet offices will only please two classes, viz: Dem. ocrats and Republicans. He claims that in the first week of your ad- lninistration you have basely truckled to the corrupt majority. You have shown yourself to be the 1 friend of men who never claimed 10 be truly good.
 Ify you persist in this course you will lose the respect and esteem of my friend and another man who IS politically pure. and who has never smirched his escutcheon with an office. He has one of tde cleanest and most vigorous escutcheons in that county. He never leaves it out over night during the snmmef, and in winter he buries il in saw dust. Both of these men will go back to the Republican party in 1888 ifyou persist in the course you have thus far adopted. They would go back now if the Republican par ty insisted upOn 1t.
 He says he dislikes to begin thus early 10 threaten president who has barely taken off his Overshoes and drawn his mileage, but ho tt inks he may prevent recur- renee of these unfortunate :nis- takes.
 must now draw my letter to a close. We are are all well, with the exception of colds in the head, but nothing that need give you any un. easiness. Our large scal-brOwn hen last week, stimulated by ris- ing egg market, over-cxerted her self, and on Saturday evening, as the twilight gathered, she yielded to a complication of pip and soft ening of the brain and expired in my arms. She certainly led a most exemplary life, and the forked tongue of slander could not find naught to utter against her.
 Hoping that you are enJoyieg the same great blessing and that you will write as often as possible with out waiting for me. remain,
 Very respectfully, yours,
 BILL ME.
 Dictated Letter,
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
PRESIDENTS' WARSINiS
Four Died In the White HOuse-Har' rIson, Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield.

] rison, Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield.
 It has been asserted by some curious observers that the ihaugu- ral ceremonies of each of the four presidenis-Harrisson, Taylor, Lincoln and Garfeld-with whom death, an unseen and unbidden guest, entered the White House, were warned by signs and omcns that, interpreted by supernatural lore, foreshadowed to to the igno- raEt and superstitious the funeral pagentry in which they would ere long be Hgures.
 1 General Harriscn arrived at Washington in the midst of 9 driv. ing thunderstorm, and as he de- scended from his carriage flash of lightning blinded him and caus- ed him to miss the step and fall. The first night he slept at the White House an owl perched on the roof over his bed room, hooted continuously, and he complained ] the next morning that the owl and a bowling dog near had kept him awake.
 When Ms. Taylor was told of her husbands election she burst into tears and exclaimed; ,'0h why can't they let us alone" " When she entered her bedroom at the White House she started back and pointing to diamond shaped ornament carved on the maptel, said "Seel the first object to greet me is coffin. Death will rob me i in this dreadful house, of some one l love-"
 To MT. Lincoln. there came an apparation, thus described hy him: "0n the evening of the day when I received news of election, worn out by excitement and fatigue, 1 threw myself on a lounge in my bedroom to rest. Just opposite to me was d bureau with a swinging glass, and looking iu it noticed two separate and distinct images of myself. A little bothered per. haps startled, l got up and went to tue glass but the illusion vanished Lying down, l saw again, but no. | ticed that one Uf the faces was paler than the other, and had . blood stain on it. When my wife came in told her of the vision, and she who had great faith in signs, and generally attached some Il ealing to them said: 1t means yon will be elected to a stcond tenn but will not live through 1t.
 On their trip from Sring6eld to Washington they passed by Gene. ral Harrison's burial place, and halted to pay tribute of respect to his memory. Turning from the grave blackbird made q circle round his head. The night of his assassination Mrs. Lincoln told one of the watches that on that oveht- ful trip through the bright happy northern villages dceksd with flowers in his honor, as we'll as as that mysterious night ride through Baltimore md secret ar rival in Washington, the tolling of a death.bell clear and unmistakable was sounding in her ear.
 The dreams and forebodings of the two Mrs. Garflelds, mother and wife, are too recent 10 be repeated. Were they the idle fancies of ner vous women!-Harper's Weekly.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
DAN WARD

Has refitted his saloon and bulls freezer so that his famous An .euser Beer and his wines are al awys ready to be served to his numerous patrons ice cold. He has on hand the largest stock ot whiskies ever brought to Prescott, and invites the farmers to give him q call before making a purchase elsewhere. Prices always as low as the lowest. Tho best of order reserved at all times.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-04-30
Danger Cliff.

had a large family Of beautiful children; he loved his wife, and his sons and his daughters very dearly, and daily he would have his coachnan take them out to ride.
 Away they would go, through country and city, and forest and park. But near one of the pleas ant drives there was deep chasm and it's sides were rocky and steep, so that to go too near it would be certain death.
 But the coachman would often see how very close he couli dive to the edge of the abyss without dash ing his precious load to destruc- ton. This he continued to do day after day, though he did not mean any harm. He wanted to show how near he could come to the d,nger, and then escape. But one day he came just a little nearer, when in an instant he became dig. zy as he looked down into the dark chasm and was gone.
 But horses, coach and family all escaped and came home safely.
 Then another coachman must be found; and the gentleman sent word all about, and advertised for a safe, good, skillful man. And many came, and he questioned tn em, each by himself, in order to get the right one.
 'How near can you drive to Danger ClifY'-so that chasm was called-"withOut driving over P asked the gentleman of the first who camc.
 "Ah, your honor, it's not every coachman that can do the likes O me. Sure I',e driven near as your fingers bridth minny's the time, and twas as the sim as though twas mic or more. I've niver hurt q hair O the hide.'
 You may pass out" was the an. swer. Il don't wish your servi- ce8.o
 Then came anotlier, and he wa. asked the same question about dri- N.ns near the casn. And he said he could come within six inches, but feared 10 go any nearer.
 II do not wish you,' was said and he passed out, wondering how near tho gentleman wanted his Goachman to drive to this place oi danger.
 So they came and went, till one answered, Sir, | think 1 could drive very near, even to the edge if necessary; but always make it a rule to keep ss far away as l can"
 And you are the very man wish, sir, Keep far away from that and all other dangers as you dr.ve the coach about the country. Remember my family is in your keeping, and for their sakes, as well as your own, do not take one risk unless yon must"
 Maly's the boy ~ho has said Il m not afraid to taste cider, beer or wine, just this once. 1 know where to go and what l can stand And l do not need any pledge. And if l want to smoke a cigar l can smoke one and there stop. And I can read one bad book, and no more, if l set my heart upon it, And 1 can spend an hour with Jim Brown and not swear, even f he does. Whats the usc of a fellow going to excess every time? Why can't he have little of these things, even if they are not quite as good and stop just where one wants tow
 Yes, but nine chances to one the boy will keep coming nearer and nearer to Danger Cliff, and then in an instant his head will whirl, and oyer he will go, and disappear ir darkness forever.
 Yes, but who ever plunged oyel Danger Cliff that kept as far away from it as possible!
 Keep as far away as you car from every Danger Cliff.-The Pan sy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-18
\ CLEVER roRGER CAUGHT.
An Alleged German Count Arrested In
Montreal.


MONTREAL, july IA young man
named George D3 W ole, who represented
himself tn be- German Count. and who
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uhe" manners mas "u4'"- vac i'"9' ''''i' ''''
succeeded IN gaming entrance INTO inc
best society here. was to-day arrested on
+ charge Of forgery. Tie had been conf
Dental clerk iu thebauking establishment
of tried.um * -0merVlie, at Berlin, Ger
many. and absC0ndcd, taxing with
him number of blank forms
OF letters of credit. ile arrived
i'm New ork on june 10, and oil once
visited the office OF the American
exchange, Who represent the Berlin firm
/ In America. To them De Wolfe repre-
scuted himself as the confidential CLERK 90
Friedlum a. >OmerYille, who had come 70
America for short tour He presented
letter Of credit from the Berlin house,
butt ms he was not then in want o. iUacs,
he simply requested ttat 1t be advised ON
another bank 10 some on the cities he in-
tended visiting. His request was com
/ Piled with, and the letter OF credit 10 the
value Of $lNJJ was advised upon the
columbian bank, OF Philadelphia. II was
cashed IN due time by De Vote, who
appears 10 have gone from PhllaCeiI MIA
10 Whshln1ton- Where ne hAd
made the acpuaintance OF "o-
man whom he passed OF as his wife.
The couple arrived here about the be-
ginning OF this month, DE Nolie pretend
ins 20 be looking out iorlnVestrpents. The
Pinkerton agency mad, however, nothed
their agents here OF the particulars OF the
affair, and De Vote was Swallowed from
morning I'll nlght. One Of The detectives
became SO intimate Wltn DE Vote that
the latter often invited hun TO his room TO
drink a glass OF WINE ana smoke = cigar.
The couple Went 10 stay AT ~. Hhalre,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-18

Coyresp8tdfpcl of tie BOSTON jovr1l0l.
But to speak Of poetry ia 10 call no "a
picture we saw this morning four miles
east from Amherst IA the crow dies
Nestled among rocks and uheVeune@S
hardly high enough 10 be called hills and
in singular contradistinction 10 the I'M
cultivated fields about 10 aud the young
growth of scruhhy forest trees lies "a
flower garden ten acres IN extent. one
whole acre is devoted 90 pausies. Row
after row 10 stretches in brilliant lines
like broken raiuboWs. showing every tint
and every combination OF tlnts that can
he named or imagined. There are all the
old tuyorites, purple and yellow, and
white and yeyety black; but beside and
around them range thousands of new and
10 me unknown sisters. There are bios
SONS fresh and clean looking ms
new calcoes aud stripe-, and spots OF blue
and white: others with the quaint pink
aud gold tints we used 10 see on grand
mothers china: others still are stredkcd
with a crimson like that which stains the
bright cheek Of "a winter apple. There are
royal fellows in mNuye ana lavender, and
"A richly ROBBED one In deepest wine. There
are pink and white flowers that mimic the
form and color OF Lady Washington gcra-
NUNS: any number copy the butterfly
fashions one gay little gypsy luunts "a
iucket OF scarlet ana peiticoat az yellow.
while beside 10 mods somhre ppta,ed
flower. brown az am oak leaf in Noycm-
Der. Queer coppef-hued blossoms cali 90
mind Che foil from baton cards which
children call "g0ld money" Spouo.s
white beauties hover over their
plants Ike great snowy moths,
and Que set of pansics actual
ly yet the sunset glow ON Pelham hills
among their delicate shades of violet
rhis sounds iuncuul, but 10 Is hardly q
hint OF the glorious sight that made MS
fairly hold our breath and then let II 20
IN "a long sigh OF satisfaction. "lt Is
mugicW ] exclaimed 90 the owner. mo"
be replied, with quiet smile, "it is cuiti-
Walton" And acquiesco meekly. ayes,
that works all the miracles nowadays"
You who meh0wer lovers PROBABLY know
all about the guardian OF these wonder
children and h0W Doe cherishos them until
they have lived their fragrant lIo and Left
IT'S ashes. their Seeds, for part payment
on his rent roll. Then YOU viii not open
your ewes as ] dId mine NOT as wide ma
The pan ICES, for they are inches ia
diameter sometimcs--waou tcli son that
besides tine $4,000 pausy plants there ave
10000 asters, $4,000 ph0x. and 10000
pinks, besides smaller quantities of plants
less suited 70 this climate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-18

An Italian Enblelnan Eiupos with
Fair IRnHee Gisl.

An Italian EpbIelnan EiUpes with "A
Fair YANKEE Gisl.
Boston, July l4.-For love of lively
Yankee girl Count Edwarlo Calcagni. a
member of the oldest and most powerful
families of Rome, has become a voluntary
exile from his native land.
The fair maid whose beauty and Wit
inspired in the Count such powerful
passion is Miss Isabella T.. Freddy, who,
until Yesterday, resided with her parents
in a handsome house at No. T. Worcester
square.
Miss Freddy and her italian sweetheart
first met in Rome, where she spent SIEVE
raj years Of her lite at school. She ls a
typical Yankee blonde, while the Count
is a dark, manipulating fellow, with the
air of "A patriciau. He Is "a and she three
years ms Junior lie fell desperately in
love with the fair American, and after
months OF earnest courtship proposed and
was accepted.
Certain family complications, however,
made marriage then impossible. Miss
Freddy returned To Boston, aud II is said
that her parents, who were opposed 10 -
foreign alliance, hoped that the Count
would not follow his lady-ioVe across the
ocean.
Two weeks ago. however, Count Cal
caeni arrived In Boston, bearing letters OF
introduction to several Hrist0cratic FAM
lies. lie became the guest Of the Freedlys
and soon declared his eager wish 10 marry
the fair isabella. The girl was willing,
but ter mamma would not consent.
The Count quietly secured a. marriage
license and by little strategy Miss
Isabella escaped her mothers vigilance,
The pair drove hurriedly to East Boston,
where they were married by the Rev -
/ l.. Baldwin. "a Methodist minister. Mrs
/ Freddy, who. missing her daughter, toll
/ lowed close behind them, but did not ar
/ rive till after the ceremony. A recOnciia-
/ ton followed. and n few days the hur
rled ceremony will be- followed 10y more
formal marriage at the cathedral Of the
/ Holy Cross.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-18

sure you, and it made an impression ON
my youthful mind that can never be Grad
icated. In day or two We ran into ~.
Thomas and then set sail for New ORR,
arriving there Dee. IA.
"There was a COED deal OF excitement
when the news OF the mutny and the
hanging got noised around, and hundreds
OF people came down TO the ship ,o see US
All of the others arrested weTo dismissed
from custody. Com. Mackenzie was court
m rtialed about q month afterwards and
The court sat for forty days, but acquttgG
him. 1t was composed " hts brother ONE
GERS. Mackenzie was not liked by Che
nan. lie was brutal martinez, any how.
FlOgging was allowed in Jhenayy 10 those
days, and he was very fond ~ administer
ing the seat for trivial 0tenses. The
friends or the executed men tried 10 have
Mackenzie indicted in New York Tor muir
der. but the Judge decided that the civil
law was not applicable to bis case"