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The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Blaine on Thurman.

In his Twenty Years in Congress
ex-senator James G. Blaine wrote
of ex-senator Allen q. Thurman as
follows:
"lIis rank ia the Senate was es-
tablishcd from the day he took his
seat and was never lowered during
the period of his service. He was
an admirably disciplined debater,
was fair in his method of statement,
logical in his argument, honest in his
conclusions. lie had no trick in dis
cussion, no catch phrases to se.ure
attention, but was always direct snd
manly. His mind was not prcoccu-
pied and cngrossed with political
contests or affairs Of state. He had
natural and cultivated tastes outside
of those fields. He WAS diserimin-
ating reader, and enjoyed not only
serious books, but inclined also to
the lighter indulgence Of romance
and poetry. He was especially fond
Of the best French writers. He Low.
ed Moliere and Racine, and could
quote with rare enjoyment the hu.
morous scenes depicted by Balzac.
He took pleasure in the drama, and
was devoted to music. In Washing
ton he could usually be found in the
best seat of the theater when a good
play was to be presented or an op'
era was to be given. These taste:
illustrate the genial side Of his ma
ture and were a fitting complement
to the stronger and sterner element:
Of the man. His retirement from
the Senate was a serious loss TO hi.
party-a loss, indeed, to the body
He left behind him the respect OF
all with whom he had been associat'
ed during his twelve years of honor
able service"
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Judges and Clerks.

by request we republish the list
of Judges and Clerks appointed to
serve at the Primary Election, July
1th. 1883.
Monroe-:udges: John Cowan,
f. NJ. Ayers, I. Z. Edrington.
Clerks-P, j. Semmes and Felix
Lanier.
Chickasawba-Judgcs: J. F. Rud.
dell, d. w. Hicks, +. NJ. Mosely
Clerks. A. Scrugs and J. r.
Kincannon.
Swayne-Judges: w. II. Wells,
G. NJ. Dooley, Ed Sutton.
Clerks-W. w. Ivey, G. Wrosley.
Golden Lake-Judges: J. w,
Rhodes, Jack Shuck, Cal Douglas
Clerks: NJ. Leatherwood, J. Spain
Lower Pccan-Judges: DIR. G. b.
Brewer, r. w. Friend, Peck.
Clerks--A. King, w. Mellhorn.
Troy-Judges: w. ii. Favell, 7,
Morris, Lev. Timms.
Clerks: j. Myers, l.. Macklsmore.
East Big Lake-Judges: John
Perry, Sam Hector, Bob Peterson.
Clerks: Jim Hector, ID. Edwards.
West Big I.ake-Judges: Nose
Smith, Jos. Ashabranner, c. Davis
Clerk: John Needhan, DIR. Il. T.
Williams.
Little River-Judges: B. +. Jack.
son, Andy Frazier, Ralph Arnold.
Clerks:-
Hickman-Judges: Robt. Keith
A. l.. Hardin, +. NJ. Huffman.
Clerks: 7. H. Musgraves, r. w
Henley.
Scott-Judges: Hart Merrill, J
r. White, ]. NJ. Ward.
Clerks: Lev. Joiner, Spont High
tower.
Clear Lake-Judges: Z. l.. Smith
Jas. Norman, Walter COnley.
Clerks: Jas. Jones, Jerry Miller
Carson Lake Judges: VIM. II
Hart, B a. Myers, w. II. Waller
Clerks: Tom Brooks, Geo. Dilla'
hunt.
C-us'isu ix. 49,. R,cs
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
lCommunicatsSi.l
EI.Nor, ARK, June 20, 1883.

EIMor, ARK, June ~, 1883
EpITog TINES: l see from III,
Osceola TiNEs Of June 23r,l. Az ar
t'cle signed 'Inquirer';; and one NO
2o' asks "who has n right to vote ia
the Primary Election" and Inquir'
err would like to have the Judge
change the rule of voting in the Pri-
mary so that every true democrat
could vote. Now, Mr.. Editor, ! am
in a position to hear men express
themselves almost every day, and !
hear good mary say that they aih
not s'ofc in the Primary if they have
to pledge themselves to vote for the
nominee, whoever he may be. Now,
] wish TO ask would it not he as fair
for one cancidate as the other To make
the voters only "Pledge themselves
to be Democrats, and that they would
not vote, or do anything against the
nominees, in the general election.
Whoever gets the nomination with
that ruling as to who has right to
vote, will be the choice of the party,
as every democrat can vote, and
most every one will. Now, Mr.. Ed
itor, suppose A., B. and c. are run
ing for some Office; A. has 800 friends
Is. 2jO; and &. 200. One hundred
of the 3OO Of AS. friends go to the
polls to vote, but do not vote Oh ac-
count Of not being willing to pledge
to vote fer Is. in case he
gets the nomination. BIS and C's
friends are willing to pledge them
selves to vote for the nominee. Now,
A. would loose 100 votes, ID. and C.,
nothing. b. would be the nominee,
and not the choice OF the party eith-
,r. And it is very clear to see, that
i man is not willing to vote on &C.
count of not being willing to pledge
himself to vote for B., he viii vote
against him and do what he can
against him in the general election,
him much weaker than he
would be If the 100 men had voted
md pledged that they would not vote
against the nominee.
! for one think the proposed plan
would meet the approval of the ma
ority Of the Democratic voters of
Mississippi County. (Do not mean
few politicians.) Please publish
{ worthy, and oblige a democrst.
VOTER.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Notice.

To the Buggy Slashers, Harness
Cutters, Lap robe and whip thieves,
of Mississippi County: ! have new
Buggy, Lap robe and whip, just ar
rived by boat and rail, a present from
an aged and dying father, now ready
on hand to work on. No locks or
KEYS to bar passage. After the
death of my finest saddle mare this
morning | am afraid you will think
| have no material left, would say ]
have fine buggy mare yet.
w. ID. JoNEs, NJ. ID.
Osceola, June -, 1888.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
Attention Wheelers!

1t is to your interest when buying
a Sewing Machine, to buy the very
best; the New Home has been tried
by your friends and neighbors, and
never been found wanting in any
particular. 1t Is the best on the
market. To those who want this
machine, ] make the following offer:
1 will sell Five Drawer New Home
Machine for $40, ten dollars cash
down, and the balance on the LIST. OF
October; or to those who want a
cheaper Machine, l will sell the
"Eclipse" for S2S., on same terms as
above.
Button Hole Attachment with
Machine So. extra. Call, or address
CHARLES GoODEICn,
Osceola, Ark.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

"Piedge themselves 10 be Demo-
crafs, and that fhcy .romH not ,ofc
or do anything against tie xomi.
necs." Now, we would like to know
what is the difference between that
and the rule announced by the
Chairmans. ITO support the NOM
inees," does not mean that you can
not leave an individual nominee of
of your ticket when you vote. 1t
does not mean that if your personal
enemy is nominated, that you are in
honor bound TO organize a procession,
hire brass band and 20 around pro-
claiming his merits. Surely, you
are lucky voter il you get half of
your choice on the ticket. Then be
reasonable; work like a beaver for
your half, and throw up your hat and
'Hurrah for the party At least that
is the way q woman would do under
the circumstances, but il this opinion
does not meet with your lordly ap.
proval,-Why, you know it don't
count any way.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
To the Voters Of Mississippi
County.

Learning that it is being reported
that l had bought and used the
scrip, known as the Haskins Reid
Scrip. / resort to this medium TO
state that there is not one word OF
truth in said report. l never bought;
nor used; nor had; one dollar of the
Haskins.Reid scrip, and demand
proofs to the contrary. In confirma-
tion of my statement ! refer to the
suits brought against Mississippi
County, for some $4,000, the full
amount of said scrip; and to the of.
iicers of the County. Respectfully,
w, 5. HAYES,
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

er, G. ii. Mltchusson, Asy Carney.
Clerks: J. J. Carr, l.. Goshorn.
Dead Timber-Judges: q. Lloyd
John Wilson, Henry Banks.
Clerks: John Bullett, ]. w. Price.
Fletcher-Judges: J. II. Williams
ID. Waller, Howard Bowen.
Clerks: T.. II. Williams, j.. r.
Emmerson.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30

BOYS ENGIIsH:& CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
searcy, ARK. W shipp, a. NJ , late instruc-
tor Vanderbilt University. Rev. r. NJ Pipkin.
graduate Theological Department Vanderbilt
University, principals; Rev J. l.. Bruce. A VI .
assistant Thorough course English Mathe =
MATES, Latin, Greek, French. German. Nat =
ural Sciences. Bows prepared for college or
bus ness. Board In school building study day
or night under supervision OF an officer
FOR cl rculars, address SIifPP 4 PIPKIN.
The Osceola times., 1888-06-30
NOTICE,

That /, the undersigned viii. at the July term
OF The County Court of Mississippi County,
Ark, p..-eni petition 10 raid Court for the
purpose Of opening road commencing AT u
point on Old Leyee between sections IL and :,
Township ~ N, X. IL E., running due North
down the new Leyee to the intersection of the
County road att. W. Williams: at which time
all persons having an interest may appear aud
make such objection as they may deem proper
II. L. BOWEN.
June 2ist i 1883 Petitioner.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
Sam Jones Prediction.

Sam Jones lectured at Chautaqua,
N. Y, last Saturday in the amphi-
theater to an audience ofnearly 1900
people. He was as sensational as
ever, but he has never created a big
ger sensation than he did when he
predicted the reelection of Grover
Cleveland. He said II will lecture
on how to get there. When we get
there socially we have not got very
far. / like live man. / like live
Chautauquian. / like anything that
is live. / like courage. We need
grit and courage. If l had to pray
for the United States 1 should pray:
"Oh, Lord, give us every four years
President who is brave, man who
has backbone like circus pole"
1--WE have got to begin at the top
and work down to reform. Most any
preacher can jump on few old rum
mics, but which he jumps on presi-
dent or governor, or mayor he will
need grit or he has got to git.
GA man or chicken without sand
in his giz1ard is failure. God AL
mighty wants a preacher to be SO
per cent man and per cent preacher.
A preacher ought to be the bravest
man in the community. / am not
a democrat or republican or third
party man. am one of these 'one
in a hill' kind of fellows. ] believe
in prohibition, and | will tell you
what will happen.
"In November the Democrats are
going to re-elect their man. But in
four more years we will have an is
sue-prohibition or whisky, heaven OF
hell. am Southerner, and can tel
you that you can never have anything
but solid South by shaking bloody
shirt at them. But you get an is
sue you will break the solid South
The difference between Democrat
and Republicans is that the Demo
Gratis come right out and say. wv
favor whisky The Republican
don't say so, but they do just TIN
same"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
1onc~v
-NSCcSS4s..

How many men and women of
shining, natural abilities we see who,
but for hereditary rank or wealth,
might have made themselves name
and fame in the earth, might have
had opportunities of developing
within them that which was noblest.
But they pass the sunny day of their
lives, never feeling the heroic joy of
achievement, the flush of victory
over stubborn circumstance, and the
proud triumph of victorious wrest-
ling with adverse fortune. Tapped
in luxury they let the golden
opportunities pass by.
Few are the earnest workers that
have not been trained in the school
of necessity. Generally, when God
determines to make a man great he
makes him poor. Resources in the
ore, so to speak, are given him, but
he must with his own right arm
crush that ore, separate it, coin it,and
stamp upon it the image and
superscription of ability and industry
before it will circulate current in the
markets of the great world.
Shall any young man on whom il
laid the burden of poverty bemoar
his lot? BY no means. Let hin
think while others sleep, read while
others riot, and when his time il
come che shall stand forth rich will
the spoils of time, and mighty in al
the labors and struggles Of thu
mind"
Is any one drinking to the dreg
the cup of sorrow? Bitter though i
may be in the mouth, its after-tast
is sweet. Having suffered, we know
how to minister to those who suffer
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
ARE YOU GOING
To Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Ne
braska, Oregon, California,

Or any point in the West or North
west? Ifs you will of course wish
to be informed as to the cheapest,
shortest and most pleasant route.
You will wish to purchase your tick
ct via the route that will subject you
to no delays, and by which through
trains are run. Before you start you
should provide yourself with a map
of the Gulf Route, (Kansas City,
Springfield & Memphis r. r. the
only route from the South to the
West. This line runs its entire trains,
with Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars,
free Reclining Chair Cars and Elegant
Day Coaches from Memphis to Kan
sas City, saving many hours time
over any other route.
For emigrants from the South to
Oregon, Washington or the far West,
this route is especially desirable, as
holders of emigrant tickets are by
this route carried in first-class cars on
first-class trains. Close connections
are made at Union Depot, Kansas
City, with overland routes, carrying
free emigrant sleeping cars through
to Portland, Oregon. Thus, passen-
gers by this route have but one
change of cars, Memphis to Portland,
Oregon. When you 60 West you
will save time and money by pur-
chasing your ticket via Memphis and
the Gulf Route. Send for large
map of this short route. Send for a
copy of the missouri and Kansas
Farmer" an eight page illustrated
paper, giving full end reliable infor-
nation in relation to those two great
States, mailed free. Address,
J. f. LOCKWOOD,
G. P. & T. A., Kansas ity.
Orb. d. ELLIS, Ticket AgeCt,
81 Madison ST., Memphis, Tnnn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
Special Harvest Excursions.

The Northern Pacific r. r. an
nounces series of five special Har-
vest excursions from st. Paul, Min
neapolis, Duluth and Ashland to
principal points in Minnesota, Dako-
la and Montana during August, Sep
TENDER and October. Parties con-
templating trip for pleasure, bust
ness, or with a view of selecting a
new home can avail themselves of
rates lower than ever before announc-
ed to visit the wonderful country
tributary to the Northern Pacific r.
r.
Tickets will be on sale at St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Duluth and Ashland on
August Dist, September II and 25th,
and October 9th and 18th, limited to
thirty days from date of sale, and
good for stop-over on going passage.
These rates to Montana points are
bout one cent per mile each way,
and in some cases about half of the
one way fare for the round trip.
Connectinglines east and south of
st. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth
will sell tickets in connection with
these excursions at one fare for the
round trip.
The dates named will be very op-
perfume time to visit the wheat fields
of Minnesota and North Dakota; also
to see the cattle ranges of Montana.
Everybody should bear in mind
hat the Northern Pacific r. R
to Fargo, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls,
Wahpeton, jamestown, Helena, and
principal points in Northern Mime
sofa, Northern Dakota and Montana.
For rates and other information
apply to CHAs. S. FEE, General Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, st. Paul,
MINI. or nearest Ticket Agent.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
influence of Forests on Climatic Con
6itions.

The Timberman.
Although scientists are not in per-
feet accord as to the influence that
forests exert upon climatic conditions,
nevertheless there is sufficient agree
ment among them for us to know
that they do exert powerful and
beneficent influences in many direc-
tons. The forest acts like a great
sieve, and retains the fine particles of
the soil, which the influence of the
air and sun, the frost and rain, and
the action of the numberless roots
have decomposed. In all forest
countries the changes of temperature
are not so severely felt as in treeless
country or on the open plains, and it
is popular saying that the forest
streams are cool in summer and warm
in winter. The forests not only
regulate the flow of water, but they
purify it. Where the water of a
stream has been polluted es by sheep
washing, for instance, after having
passed for a few miles through a
shady and dense forest, the water
appears as clear as it was previously
Again, it is thoroughly vel
established that the pres enceargoo fl
tracts Of timber has a well defined
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
TANDARD- McMINNVILLE TENNEssEEsATURDAY SEPT s. 1888

influence upon the rainfall of the
districts in which they are situated.
Certain portions of France which
have been denuded of their forests
are subjected to disastrous floods and
overflows, which occur almost an
nually and cause great destruction
and distress, although such visitations
were entirely unknown in the
previous century while the forests
were as yet intact. In our own
country as well the same effects have
been observed, and the destruction of
forests has proceeded so rapidly in
Prussia of late years that the
government has passed a law pro-
tecting timber. 1t was found that
the climate in many districts was
changing, and rivers and lakes were
becoming shallow in consequence of
the wholesale cutting away of wood.
This feature of sylvan influence has
been frequently adverted to in our
columns, but there is another man.
ner in which the presence of trees
eXerts an influence that is not so
generally known. Close observers
have ascertained that rivers running
through treeless tracts of country are
nearly, if not quite, destitute of fish,
and that fish will desert a stream
from which the timber has been re-
moved, although they previously
swarmed therein.
In the propagation of fish it is not
enough to place the fry in the water,
they must be provided with food, and
the best means to do this is to preserve
the border trees, and insure steady
supply of water and food by preserv-
ing the forests whence the supply OF
food is derived. If new forests are
cultivated on the barren ranges,
many a stream now nearly empty
during the dry season will be reflled
with fish and food for the many. We
are rejoiced to see that of late the
subject of the conservation and
cultivation of for ests is beginning t.
receive even a modicum of the atten
ton it deserves. We write in thu
interest of an industry drawing it
revenues from the forests, and we d.
not wish to look forward to a tim
. when such revenues shall cease from
lack of material to work upon.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
Growth of the Brain.

The human brain reaches its great
est weight between the ages of four
teen and twenty in both sexes; after
that it grows continually smaller
through life. "While intelligence is
rapidly increasing from twenty to
sixty years of age, the brain is
diminishing. The time that a man
knows most is from seventy to
eighty; but then his brain is smaller
than when he was a boy between
seven and fourteen, the age when
he thought he knew the most"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
A septuagenarian Couple.
The Church Union.

Inc Nnufcn Union. N tH I'll
The following stanzas were not
written for publication, but were Sc
lected from a mass of papers (by one
given access to them) filed away in
the eScrito6e of a loving septuagena-
rian couple of the old school. They
had been making the journey of life
together for nearly half a century
when these stanzas were written.
The verses are commended to the
perusal of that class of heretics who
have adopted the old but often untrue
proverb, "Hot love is soon cold"
The lines entitled my HUSBAND"
were written by the wife on her sew
entieth birthday, and left on the
table in the library for greeting.
The Church Union copied the follow
ing in 1878, and realizes the need of
its influence in 1888, as opposed to
the oppressive sentiment of unhappy
marriages, and we republish. We
know the couple personally, and their
address has been on our subscription
list for years before and since the fol-
lowing sentiment was published:
NY HUSBAND.
Who, in my youth said, "Dearest, come,
Forsake your precious childhood's home,
And with me DER the wide world roam?"
My husband.
Who gently led me in the way,
And caused nay heart to bless the day
That took me from my home away?
My husband
Who at first sounding of alarm
Would fold around me his loving arm.
To shield me from impending harm?
Ny husband
Who, at first token of distress,
Exhibited by restlessness,
Oft soothes me by his fond caress?
Ny husband
Who, if long, watchful nights there be,
When sleep-sweet sleep-won't come to me
Will keep a,cake for company?
My husband
Who, when l, with each nerve unstrung,
Next morn move round my cares among,
If should fret, would "hold his tongue?'
Ny husban,
When, if in haste, to mar our bliss,
One word is thoughtles3 said amiss,
Who asks forgiveness with kiss?
My husband
Who, through all the changing scenes of lif
The bright, the dark, the peace, the strif
Would call me naught but "precious wife
My husband
When on the couch of suffering laid,
With throbbing pulse and aching head,
Who anxious watches round my bed?
... Ny HUSBAND
Who, when of kindred dear bereft,
And my sad heart in twain is cleft,
Proves that my dearest friend is left?
My husban
When overwhelmed with grief and fears,
And through the gloom no star appears,
Who cheers my heart and wipes my tear
My husban
Who, when I've done with al below,
And deaths dark waters round me flow,
Would fain with me DER Jordan go?
My husbar
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
A Wonderful Rocking Stone.
Monticello N. Y. Waterman.

Monticello N. Y. Waterman.
Imagine stone, in size containing
about 500 cubic feet, in shape nearly
as round as an orange, in weight not
less than $4,000 pounds, or 40 tons,
and so nicely balanced upon a rock
that a child 10 years of age, by push
ing against either the north or south
side. can rock it back and forth yet
the strength Of hundred men, with
out levers or other appliances, would
be insufficient to dislodge it from its
position. Such is the celebrated rock
ing S one on the farm of Mr.. j. Nc
Laury, two miles west of Monticello.
This is one of the greatest natural
curiosities in our whole country.
What sculptor could chisel out a
piece of marble of its size, and then
poise it so nicely that it would vibrate
under so light a touch? But its shape,
size and position are not the most
wonderful things about it. Its body
is composed of a somewhat loose and
soft sandstone, in which are imbed-
ded numberless round and flinty peb.
bles of a diamond-like hardness. In
all the valley where it is situated il
is the solitary specimen of its class,
Around and under the rocks are of q
totally different structure. The table
on which it rests is hard stone near
ly as firm and close-grained as the
blue stone of our quarries. From
whence came this wanderer and
how?
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-09-08
Ny WIFE.

In response to her Stansds, "IHy Husband"
What maiden in the days of yore,
Smote me with most tremendous power,
Inficting pangs unknown before?
My wife.
Who pitied me in my distress.
And, by one simple little Eyes,"
Changed all my woe to blessedness?
My wife.
Who did, with look almost divine,
My soul, in cords of love entwine,
And gave her priceless heart for mine?
My wife.
Who to the altar went with me-
Our hearts aglow with ecstasy,
And my good angel vowed to be?
My wife.
Who, since to the altar led
My blushing bride, and VOWS were said,
Has naught but blessings round me shed?
My wife.
Who in our pilgrimage below
Has cheered with smiles the passage through,
And ever faithful proved and true?
My wife.
When tempests rage and pillows roll,
And human passions spurn control,
Who Gains the tumult of my soul?
My wife.
When storms are hushed and skies are bright,
And shadows dark are changed to light,
Who Joys with me in sweet delight?
My wife.
Who was in youth tn admired of men;
And now at three score years and ten,
Is far more beautiful than then?
Ny wife
As down life's rugged steep go,
With careful, trembling steps and slow,
Who clings to me and helps me through?
My wife
Who, when my toilsome days are DER,
Will meet me on blest Canaans shore,
And sing with me forevermore?
Ny wifi
The modern needle came into us
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