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The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14
MOnth-Lor

The Ia1e child borne in January becomes robust man, remarkable for his hale appearance and hearty avoirdupois.' Hon. Alexander II. Stephens was born in January.
 The woman born in February is of a retiring disposition, very do mestie and extremely effeminate. Dr. Mary Walker was b orn in Feb f0ary.
 The man born in March is frec of guile, as brave as lion, and not ambitious for political prefer ment.' Samuel J. Tildcn war born in March.
 'April's child shall succeed in all his undertakings, and faithfully perform all his promlses.' Keely, the motor man, was born in April.
 The child borne in May will court the mHbes and become fa- nous in the world of letters The Sweet Singer of Michigan va. born in May.
 The man born in June will be an Apollo of manly beauty, and make no enimies.' Gen. Benjimsn F. Butler was born in June.
 The man born in July is of Q very peaceful, non combattant ma. ture. and mind and winning in his utterances.
 'August's child is not aspiring; is statesmsnlike in all his actions and loves party above selC Boss Tammany Kelly was born in Au- gust.
 The man born in September is full of patriotism and warm lover of his country and it's constitution. "Jeff Davis was born in Septem- Der.
 The child of October is of a very forgiving naturs.' Senator Conk- lin was born,in Octot CT.
 The person born in November is an object of consideration and charity, and will be unable to keep tho wolf from the door, William II. Vaderbilt was born in Novem- Der.
 'Dccember's child will cultivate 6 the arts of peace anu entertain a firm hatred of travelling There is no place like home is motto he will strictly adhere to. Gen. Grant was born in December. - Exchange,
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14
Tho Fortune Every Young Man Has.

President Gates, 'tf Rutgers College: Every young man has a fortune in the fact of his youth. The energy of youth is unblunted by defeat nor worn by hope deferr. ed. With age one becomes more conservative, and looks at as i'm possible what younger person would endeavor to accomplish, in many cases with success. The of fort, even if there is failure, is 3 grand success. Selfcoaidence, or self-conceit, if you wish to call ii so, is great thing.
 A young mans fortune is not to be found in inherited wealth or so- cal position. Every man is the arbiter of his own fortune. Ora. cious manners or business habits are good things to cultivate, but are not all. Will power is the young mans fortune. Itis the es' sence of the man. 4 young man with only little will-power, is a foregone failure. It should be cul- tiyated. Genius is a gift of God, and an honest pursuit of duties is an exhibition of will-power, and is something to be proud of. Well directed, educated will-power is what young man needs.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14

said. He didn't want to go unpre- pared, and he thought it would take him eighsy or ninety years more to prepare, so that when he was ushered into another world he wouldn't be ashamed of himself.
 One hundred and ten years ago Patrick Henry said: Sir, our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Bos- ton. The war is.. inevitable, and let.it come. I repeat, sir, let it comer
 In the spring of 1860 I used al- most the same language. So did Horace Greedy. There were four or five of us who put our heads to. gether and decided tht war was inevitable, and consented to let it come. Then it came. Whenever there is a large, inevitable cor fllct loa6ng around waiting for permits sion to come, it devolves on the great statesmen and baldhes d. ed literati of the nation to avoid all delay. It was so. with Patrick Henry. He permitted the land to be deluged in gore and then he retired. It is the duty of the great orator to howl for war ard then hold some other mans coat while he fights.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14
LIVE KY STABLE, Bonner & Russell, Prorrietors, Main Street,
 PRESCOTT, ARK.

HORSES and vehicles let upon
 reasonable terms. Conveying Commercial Travellers to all points of the Country speciality.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14
DAN WARD

Has refitted his saloon and built a freezer so that his famous An heuser Beer and his wines are al- ways ready to be served to his numerous patrons ice cold. He has on hand the largest stock Of whiskies ever brought to Prescott and invites the farmers to give him call before making a purcha A lsewnere. Prices always as loer es tue lowest. The best oford es esolved at all times.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14

think l have deceived you, u,S2when I tell you how all happened.
 "My father only spoke the truth he told you my future was the on- ly anxiety dt his life. I cannot tell you of his worshipping love for me.
 'When returned from Norton I told him of your love for me. my Fpromise to you. Knowing you loved me for myself alone, with no knowledge of my position or for tune, begged my father to send for you at once, and tell you the truth.
 "But next to his child, my fath CT loves his business he has built up by his own energy and talent. He wished to be sure that it would not be ruined in the hands of his son-in- law, and I consented to his test of your capacity.
 "It is no small compliment, Lu- cien, for him to tell me he is thor [ ough}y satisfied, and willing to trust the future of both his child and his business tc you"
 "But May, are you not Miss Strong's niece!"
 Il am. She is my mothers sis ter. Nearly every summer spend some weeks in Norton. Still l never performed any menisl work there, except during your visit, when there was no servant. My aunt has never left her home, and l take no fnery to Norton, so that she does not st all realize how differ ent my life from hers"
 "And you. who must see so many suitors, were willing to give me the treasure of your love"
 "Ah, Lucien, love is A tyrant.- He took us both under his rule in those summer days at Norton, when I was writing to papa of Aunt Msriah's lodger, and he was hoping and fearia. fCr mo. But come now to .lio library, and tell him you have roconsidered his of fer, and you will marry that un- known lady you refused so posi- = lively only this morning"
 Was that another test Nay"
 "Not of my seeking l knew nothing of it till papa told mo an hour ago, bidding me put on my most captivating dress to punish you for ) our refusal of my hand and fortune, by winning your heart against your will"
 There was surely saucy tri- umph in Mays tone, deserving of the severe consure of Lucien's warmest kiss, so he must not bo blamed for giving such punish ment.
 MT. Brunette, too, was mischiev- ously fond of referring to that mo- mentous interview, after heartily accepting Lucien's consent to all his plans.
 But he has not yet regretted his offer, nor the position he has given Lucien of partner in his lucr&live business, while every hope of his heart is gratined by the homo hap piness of Mabel, who remains, with him, Lucien gladly accepting the proposals to form ore family.
 There are two rosy children in the grand nursery, and. already tn e fifth anniv ersary of Mays wedding day has passed, but there has been no regret yet in the happy home, at the results 0e "yhs Merchants Test"
The Nevada picayune., 1885-05-14
THE MERCHANTS TEST.

"aften I have hoped to meet, at 1 some time, an honorable, upright man, to whom I could teach the SC. cret of my success, and who might succeed to my business. 1 have prayed that when l die, 1 might leave my child under the protect ing care of a husband, who had not sought her for wealth, a man of pure and firm principle. Lucien Gaylord, in you I have found the man I sought. To-day you will dine with me, and be introduced to Miss Burlfstte."
 "Iw
 "The cry broke from Lucien's lips in such utter amazement that he thought he must dream or that Il is employer was insalis.'
 "Youw was the quiet answer.
 "But it is all impossible" Lucien said, slowly -egaining his self-pos- session.
 "Impossiblee Why so ifIam willingly
 You will think me ungrateful, presumptuous. but l cannot accede to your noble, generous pla Faithful service, true friendship, I can give you gladly, but you must reeek another heir, another son-iu- law. l am not frce."
 "You refuse my 1ghter!"
 q have'given my love and won a heart l never could be etray."
 May I ask whera2'
 "Ay promised wife is no heirsss but a simple country maiden, love. ly and gentle. l will not weary you, sir, with a lovers praise, but you will let nc ssy that l have worked for two years, with the hope of winning some position that will enable me to offer home to my wire. Ifyou will put me in a situation you will will win my warmest gratitude, but must not think again of the dazzling offor you have made me-
 You refuse to be my son .it law my heir'"
 II refuse any offer that makes me a traitor to pure heart that trusts mc."
 "lt makes it harder to g,go you up, but if l must, at least accept my invitation to dinner, aud my f isndship.'
 Gladly, grafefully,' rep lied Lu- c;eA Gaylord.
 At six o'clock then, shall ex- pect you.p
 Was he awake?
 Lucien asken himself the qu-s- ton moA than once, as he bored over his ledsers, added lorg COL umns of fiears, and wrote business letters.
 Had John Burne:te roally mado him the magnificent proposal still ringing in his ears'
 Were they both insanei
 His head was stil whirling aR he dressed himself and walked to the splendid mansion the rich merchant called his home.
 Every luxury money could com mand met his eyes in the adOrn. ment nf tho wide drawing room.
 Pictures of priceless value hung upon the walls, rare statuary gleamed against velvet curtains, the visitor's feet sank deep in the richest carpets.
 The odors of choice exotics fill ed the air.
 Had all this really been pltced within his grasps
 He was still musiDg of this, when Nr. Burnetts himself crossed the room.
 Have you thought better of your refusal?" he asked.
 II can only repeat it, sir. My heart, my love are no longer at my disposal"
 There was a rustic of silk upen the rich carpets, lady advancing dressed in shimmering, lustrou silks, with jewels in her hair and upon her wrists.
 A lady with soft brown eyes and golden enrls, who was introduced as
 "My daughter, Mabel, Ar. Gay lord"
 But she was surely, surely May, his own May, niece of Maria Strong,
 i Il
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

yesterday shown a handsome black silk of
a recent style, at the low price of $I.85,
This was indeed a soft heavy and beauti-
full fabric. There were also shown us
gros grain silks, heavy and ofgood quail
ty at $1.5o per yard. Other fabrics
in wool were seen at exceedingly low
prices. Atthis house there are gloves of
good quality as seen by ourselves, at the
low price Of $I.oo, also at $o.75 per
pair. The gloves at one dollar were ten
hook Foster gloves, exceedingly good.
The stock of all description is selling rap
idly, and this popular storeis continually
crowded.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24
Advice to Mothers

Are you disturbed atnight aal !, w. =,
ken of your rest by a sick chlld Sul'l 43
and crying with pain of cutting .a '''l (
If so, send at once and get O0'l' /, !,
Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING oSNv'%
CHILDREN TEETH1NG, Its value D. Il (
calculable. 1t will relieve the P0" T
sufferer Immediately. Depend uP 'I
mothers, there is no mistake ADV'' .,,s
cures dysentery and diarrhoa' ,ssJ
the stomach and bowels, cures 1I Am.
c, softens the gums, reou''' n b.
ton, and gives tone and enTlS }, snb.
whole system. Mrs. WinSloHs s;, Il,
ing Syrup for Children Teethl is5o5p
ant to the taste, and is the pfe'I ., n,rs
one of the oldest and best ien 1c..+@,ss
and and pI yrsi in the lntsaSl,5
is for sale by all druggist, , th+Has'''
world. Price IS cents O0''''
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

Klmball wishes to state to the ladies of
the city that he has received fine in
stallment oflap robes for driving. These
robes have been looked at by some of
our ladies, and they pronounce them ex-
tremely fine, one in particular, an old
gold center, with border Of deep brown,
upon which appear heads of horses that
are life-like. At this store there are also
some very excellent horse blankets. Let
our ladies who drive look out for their
good steeds this winter and keep them
well blanketed.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24
Local News.

Ladies who desire to freshen the paint
work in their own rooms or around their
homes, will find it to their interest to
visit the Arkansas Paint Works, as the
paint made there is put up in cans of all
sizes, andis readily carried.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

The grand opening of Mrs. R. T.
Thomson, No. 2I7 Main St. came off this
week, Friday and Saturday, AT this
opening Mrs. Thomson displayed very
elegant and chic assortment OF French
bonnetS, flowers and feathers, with also
some handsome ornaments. Mrs. Thorn
son has just returned from New York,
and her excellent taste is well displayed
in the imported hats seen this week at her
large opening.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

de l, THE shamrock name.
,n ~Mh1 's a shamrock o.,
t nnflsn t. legend says-st p al a1t'',sa
[ he ted to the Irish king how 1 tbr,. Ills
be be one one. BY picking from the I nr could
his feet a threeleaved clover. 1 hl !, oalp
particular variety tradition does ps' :, ,,'
us, The true shamrock, those r not IL
investigated nvzil believe to have 1 ',el'r'
Northern States as well as S in Ir.r, n or
n onnn. the sour grass eaten BY t ebI,,
T Th@Ils s1y,e'q, is good REPRESENTING sr',,
ne British It Druids and bardsh h,,l "..
extraordinary veneration for ' ~, 'a''
Der t three. The mistletoe was ,,,, .,p.
: = Dfulas' because not only itsbeuie, !,
It's leaves grow in clusters of three n,, y
to one stalk. The Christian Irish 'I T,
the Seamroy sacred in like manner T n
seamroy is thus described in The r,,I
English dictionary: Seamror, ,'@
tretoll, worn by the Irish in tbeirb,st.
way of a cross on St. Patrick, n.
Spencer, in his view of the state fIn
land, 1896, says the inhabitants Were 4
reduced that if they found a potofvppr.
cress or shamrocks there they Hockeds
if to a feast. Another author SAYS ht.
ter, new cheese, curds and shamroh
are the principle foodbetveen May Du
and harvest. An old book written h
1913 has this passage
And for my clothing, in a mantle g@,
And feed on shamroots, as the Irish doe
"Howeyer, the general impressions
the real Simon Pure shamrock is ami.
ETY. of clover, and grows nowhere else
but in the land of saints. ireland pro-
duces but u native varieties Of Mt&
nm out of 131 varieties grown ELSEWHERE
If the clover leafis to be accepted
the true shamrock, why, preference
must be given to the TIy0Am "%
Common white clover, as thatS0n0d
sal in all climates. "
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

AS the season for change oftoilet is
upon our adhesive would suggest a visit
to the store of MeSSrs. QUINN & GRAY,
where =" choicest material may be found
i0r dresses appropriate for the season
commencing with the most expensive
laorlGS' one finds at this store, silks ola
very handsome description; we were e
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

Mr.. O. K. Badgett is well prepared
now that the cold weather is setting in,
with remedies for coughs and colds; also
medicines of the purest character. Pre-
scriptions are carefully compounded in
this house, and are put up at any hour of
the night.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

Cassinelli, who has the best assert
ment Of oysters in the market, wishes to
inform the ladies that he will sell them
at as reasonable prices as they can be
bought in the city. Cassinelli also has a
fine line of fruits, with also excellent
courtesy to all who enter his store.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24
Bright Talk.

D41gUU 1o1A.
FITz has a good-looking daughter,
who, he says, will never marry dude.
Dudes usually dislike Miss Fitz.
"DoEs your pa object to my pres
ence?" he asked, timidly creeping near
his hat, as he fancied he heard foot
step. "No, | don't reckon he will, j"
came the confident answer; "anyhov,
you can send them along and sorter try
him.
eyes, said Henderson, "Angelina
is mighty nice girl but her education
appears to have been neglected. Just
got a letter from her, and she addresses
me as her Suite Charlie. The girl ev-
identity don't know how to spell" II
don't know as that is any evidence, re-
piled Fogg; suite, you know, is SYM
onymouS with flat"
"WHY, Johnny, aren't you ashamed
OF yourself" exclaimed mamma, "going
about with such dirty face?" "No, |
ain't," replied Johnny, with conscious
pride in the integrity of his Intentions
"you'd like to have me taken for dude
wouldn't your"
COLLAR herr excitedly exclaimed
Brooklyn grocer to a policeman as a
little colored girl ran off with water
melon. "Cholera!', said the guardian
OF the peace. "Why, there isn't enough
melons in the country to give darkev
the cholera! Let her 60 Smith, let her
60
IT'S true that the man who keens
many men busy is more valuable than
the man who knows only enough to keep
himself busy therefore, as there is a GER
tain amount OF work to do in this world
the man who refrainS from doing any,
thing, thus keeping busy score Of men
VINO would otherwise be idlers, is bles-
sing to society though, to be sure, he is
blessing in disguise.
: those who wear four leaved clovers
'0F good luck" will like this history I'M
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-24

Mrs. A. S. Moore at sig Main street,
wishes to inform the ladies of Little Rock
that she has opened an emporium Of mil
linery and fancy goods. These include
trimmed hats and bonnets, ladies' caps,
widows caps, children's caps, with a
greatvariety of silk and colored pushes,
feathers and plumes. Hats pressed in
the newest styles.
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
Advice to a Young Man.

Indeed no, my son. one man is not as
good as another. Not by long chalk
he isn't. A young man Of your age
ought to know better than to say such
a thing. 1t is very pretty bit of dem
ocratic sentiment. but 1t isn't true.
When you have heard that assertion
shrieked out in resonant tones that
fairly echo back from the clouds, on
the fourth of July, if You will follow
the orator home and observe him clear
ly; you will perceive that he didn't and
doesn't believe what he says, and
doesn't live upon his own platform.
Now, don't misunderstood me. l am
not talking politics. know, my son.
that you are as good as any man that
walks the earth. / agree with you
most heartily so far. We are as good
as other men. The back of our hand
and the toe of our foot to the slanderer
who says we are not. But, are other
men as good as we areP There is
where the gazclle comes in. That is
what tries your democracy. just think
that over little when you are fixing
up your next Fourth of July Grafton.
1t will stand great deal of thinking
over. tell you. my son, if all men
were really as good as each other, and
we all thought so. this world would be
too perfect to live in. All no, my boy,
one man is not as good as another =
Robert j. B,rdette, IN brooklyn Eagle.
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
WIT AND WISpCM

Wealth has its cares as well as
poverty-but they arc more popular. -
~ Y. Mail.
-" He laughs best who laughs last"
Therefore, the man who catches on to
joke after everybody else has got
through laughing over it is the best
man.
There was an old doctor, who,
when asked what was good for moths,
wrote back: How do you suppose
can tell unless know what ails the
moths?" Golden DAYS.
1t is hopeless for short man to
ever expect to be tall man. but tall
man can easily become a short man.
This fact is so obvious that it is scarce
ly worth mentioning.-Detroit Post.
-" What is n weather report?'
asked a small boy, who was reading a
paper. don't know precisely, but
! suppose that thunder is one kind of a
weather report" responded his pa
rent.
No one loves TO tell tale of scan
dial but to him that loves to hear it.
Learn, then, to rebuke and silence the
detracting tongue by refusing to hear.
Never make your ear the grave of an
Others good name.-Sheriddn
--"Do you like bangsP" inquired
Mrs. Snip of Mr. Temple. mo,
madam; do not" 'Ohl indeed, you
surprise me. Why not?'' '.Becausc
my wife and two daughters play the
piano and are devoted to Wagner's
music. IN y Independent.
Congressman Kellcy's daughter has
married Russian named Lazare
Wischnewetsky. The groom's name
went twice around the altar and was
tied in beau-knot in front, adding
much to the handsome decorations of
the chanccl. -LoweH Citizcn
81 knew a bald-headcd man who
quit smoking and in less than month
he had as thick head of hair as l ever
saw" "Do you mean to say that the
hair grew out all over his head?" mo,
of course not; but as soon rs he
stopped smoking he saved up money
enough to buy himself wig."-7e1as
SDtings
Little Ncll-Oh, mamma, you're
talking slang" Mamma-"l guess not,
pet" 'Yes you are, mamma. Didn't
you tell me that saying kid instead Of
child was slangP" ''Yes, pet" "Well,
just now you was telling about gypses
that steal children, and you talked
slang then" "lndeed? Why, what did
sayP" "You called them kid -nabbers. y
Philadelphia Call.
dinner. While grace was being said
Tommy eyed the unwonted good things
spread before him with pleasureable an
ticipation. MA" he said, when the
minister had concluded. ''do you know
why pa doesn't give thanks every day
at the tablet" His mother shot a
warning glance at him. ''Causc it's
only when the minister's here that we
have anythin' worth givin' thanks for"
Toledo Blade.