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a New Apple Insect.

A fea-beetle, GrGptodaa foiidcea Lee,
closely resembling in size and form the
grapevine fiea-beetle, has been found to
injnre the foliage of the apple trees in Col
orado Kansas and Missouri.
Mary E. Murtfeldt, of Kirkwood, Mo-,
has traced its life history. Beetles were
sent her in June and we're placed on fresh
apple leaves. More than month later
several clusters of eggs were found attached
to the stems and bases of the mid-ribs of
the leaves. They were generally placed
in twos or threes side by side, and are of a
pale dulI-orange color, and oblong-oval
shape. Some of these eggs Matched in a
little more than week. The larvae were
nearly cylindrical, and dull black in color.
When grown they feed on the parenchyma
of the leaf, and later, like the perfect
beetle, bore holes in it.
When ready to enter the pupa stage the
larva enters the earth, going just beneath
the surface, when it makes for itself a frail
cocoon or cell of earth. The pupa stage
lasts less than two weeks.
The perfect beetle is of highly-polished
metallic green color, and riddles the leaves
with small, irregular holes. 1t has also
been found feeding upon the hawthorn.
They are particularly long-lived, speci-
mems found in June living until September
or later
The beetles have been destroyed without
injuring the trees, by spraying with a mix
ture of one pound of white arsenic to 200
gallons of water.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24
Natural Soan.

In Nevada are several deposits of min
eral soap. One of these has been worked
for three or four years. The soap is some
times made up into cakes as it comes from
the mine, but usually it is toned down by
admixture with various other soaps. In
Dakota and Wyoming are also deposits of
natural soap. In regions where soda, boz
rax and mineral oils abound it is only
necessary to bring these ingredients to-
gether and soap mine is the result Hot
springs assist very materially in uniting
and concentrating the materials provided
by nature. The soap found about hot
springs is therefore generally harder and
more perfect than that produced in the dry
lakes. The waters of Owens and Mono
lakes are SO thoroughly saturated with bo-
rax and soda in solution that the addition
of any oleaginous matter produces soap.
The waters of Mono lake produce myriads
of grubs (which after time become fies)
which are washed ashore, and in some
places cover beaches foot or two in depth
The oily matter contained in the grubs or
flies uniting with the alkali in the water of
the lake forms a deposit of soap an inch or
two in thickness each year. Thus, in the
course of ages, deposit of natural soap of
great depth has built up on the east side
Of the alkali lakes where the worms are
stranded-the prevailing winds being from
the west These peculiar grubs are the
only living thing found in the waters of
Mono and Owens lakes. At certain sea-
sons an insectivorous duck, called the
spoon-bill, frequents these lakes and feed
ing upon the aquatic flies and grubs, be-
come so fat that they can hardly fly
Hunters kill these spoon-bill ducks for
their oil, as the grubs on which they feed
impart to them fishy taste so strong that
they cannot be eaten, except by Indians,
who eat both worms and ducks. Ducks
killed by hunters and lost are sometimes
found in the waters of the lake. All the
feathers are eaten off the fowls by the al
kaline solution, and the layer of fat be-
meath the skin ian inch in thickness) is
found to be changed to soap, hard as the
best CASTLE and beautifully white Vir-
qinid City Enterprise.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24

call of the ash-man was considered quite
an important event In the spring of
the year men with large wagons drove
about the more thick!y settled portions of
the country, calling from house to house,
buying ashes. In California the cash
man " is little known; in place of saving
ashes the inhabitants in and about our
small towns are compelled to pay a scav-
enger for removing their ashes. Build an
ash-oin in which to store your ashes and
put them on your land, in your vineyard
and orchard. If you cannot find use for
all your ashes, sell some to your neighbors.
Ashes are worth money-good wood ashes
make one of the very best fertilizers
known. Fifteen to twenty dollars ton is
being paid for wood ashes; is not that worth
saving ?-Cdlyornia Fruit Grocer.
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Ahout the Gnillotina.

1t is certain that neither DIR. ]. T.
Guillotin, who did not die by the instru-
ment of death called, or supposed to be
called, after him, nor DR.. J. B. V. Guillo-
tine, who did so lose his head, nor M.
Louis, who had such credit as was due to
the invention, was the real inventor of the
guillotine, though one or the other of them
may have recommended it, and perhaps
perfected it. 1t was in use in Italy at
least 200 years before their time, as is
proved by manuscript Neapolitan diary
in my possession, of which the last entry
is dated 1893. The book is full of colored
drawings of professions, embassies, battles,
fleets, and various historical events. Among
thedrawings are two, of veritable guillotines,
standing in no need of being further per-
fected, at une of which condemned per-
son is kneeling, in expectation of the fall
of the death-dealing steel.-Notes and
Queries.
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confront the British troops and the in
trigues Of English statesmen.
From the very beginning of the Revo-
tionary War jackson was more or less in
fighting harness. When only IA he vol
unteered to meet the British, who were
then committing depredaticns upon the
defenseless people of South Carolina. BE
once remarked in my hearing: Il like
Baltimore, because the footprint of a Brit
ish soldier has never been seen there
Baltimore Americon
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24
DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS.

TN VIEW OF THE INCREASED PRICE OF
L desirable building lots in Sacramento, We have
come TO the conclusion that lots will have to be
made smaller in order to come within the reach
OF men of moderate means. Acting upon this,
we recently subdivided that beautiful lot on the
SOUTHEAST CORNER SIXTEENTH AND K
STREETS into four lots, and have sold three
within week We still have one lot left, 'front.'
ing IS feet on K street and so feet deep, which
we offer for the low price of 81, $50
We have now subdiv1ded that desirable lot,
120xl60, on the SOUTHWEST CORNER OF II
AND NINETEENTH STREETS. into five lots as
follows:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24

This is very grave case, my man"
said a doctor, leaning over a wounded
man in a hospital. Is it really danger
Gus, doctor| Very; you have been in
jured in the lumbar region" Now that's
where you're off, Twas never in Maine in
my life. l got this wound in the Blue
mountain region" -Harper's Bazar
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24
sKErCHtS IN TENERIFs.
The Peak at sunset-a Lesson in spanisl

The Peak at sunset-A Lesson IN spanish
Palm Sunday Scenes.
In the evening We watched the sunset
from the azotea of the Icod inn. The
peak was at first wholly free from clouds !;
It's black lava strealzs, its snow, and the
rosy cone of it were alike bathed in the
warm yellow light of evening. But after
a while cloud crept round its shoulder,
two or three Thousand feet from the sum-
nit and broke into fragments that hung
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24

Homeopathy is again triumphant. A
cure for jim-jams has been discovered. In
accordance with the law of Hahnemann-
sinailia sialilibus curantuT- patients are in
structed to swallow snakes instead Of whis-
ky.-Puck.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24

1t does not take an imaginary evil long
to become real ONE Philadelphia Cal.
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Farm FOR BEHT on SHARES.

NINETY ACRES FRUIT AND GRAIN Ian. },
IN three and half miles from Sacramento
eight acres orchard, FIVE acres vineyard. Apply
10 EDWIN K. AIsSIP d co, Real Estate and In
surance Agents l0l5 Fourth street, Sacramento,
Cal. ne II
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Nineteenth street.

II street is and always will be the most de
sirable residence strseJ in Sacramento
As- The above lots viii be sold on easy terms,
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FOE sALE--Io LEI.

EOR sALE-FIvE HORSES FOR SALE. AP-
l. ply at Union Brewery, Twentieth and o
streets no.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-24
TIE STATE PRISONS.
NINTH ANNUAL REPORT 0F THE
PRISON DIRECTORS.
Its Leading Features Concerning
the Management and Work at
Folsom and San Quentin.

The ninth annual report of the State
Board of Prison Directors of California
was recently been Submitted. Its leading
features are as follows Referring to the
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Married

At the Baptist church, at : o'clock. Monday night, February l3. 1888. by Rev. W. H. Osborne, Mr. T. c. Folbre, of this eity, to Mrs. Lillian Andrews, formerly of Grenada, Miss. Messrs. K. Fur lev and s. M. Blaloek were the usheIs, and the event was highly appreciated by the large audience who had assembled 10 witness the ceremony. There were no cards.
 The bride is sister of Mrs. John Nj. Brown, and is a most charming lady, to whom the clti- gems of Forrest City give hearty congratulations and A warm wei come to thelr midst. Everybody know. the groom to be a gentle man of very enviable social and business qualifications, snd one who stands high in the com munity. Mrs. Folbre IS Q kind. loving and loYablc woman, and will be a fond mother to Mir. Fol bre's boys, of whom he has three; and he, being very fond of chil- dren. takes reat pleasure in being father to Mrs. Folbte's little daughter. Surely the picture is one to be admired, and happiness, sublime, has come to that house. hold. May a long lite of joy be thcirs, and the clouds which cross their pathway as feeting us a summer dream.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
From Wynne.

Miss Irnnie Forggy left last Sunday for Memphis, to be gone several weeks
 Mir, Thompson and wife went to Mardi Gras.
 Claude Yam was in town Wednes- day
 R. C.. Oliver. of Charlottesville, at tended the ball and remained several days in town.
 Lee Block, of Vanndale, was in at tend ance at the ball.
 The ball Friday evening was very pleasant affair, and largely attended by our society people. An old bache- Tor who was there declared the daAcmg to be a sight 10 make an old man young.
 A teacher in vocal music will begin a series of lessons Monday night
 The freight depot has been received and is used by the railroad company
 Miss Rosa Lanier visited relatives jn town several days last week
 Rev. Mir. Reid preached here last Sunday.
 Another subscription list has been started for building Union church
 A party of five young ladies and one young gentleman went out riding Tuesday afternoon, which goes to show that our girls are not taking un- due advantage of the fact that this is leap year.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
CORRESPONDENCE
INTERESTING COMMUNE TONS FROM THE
 PEOPLE.
Special Correspondence to THE TINES.
Fro n kcDanisI's

\. B. Fowler, of St. Louis, was here Friday, looking after the seed business.
 One hundred and twenty-six bales of cotton and one car of seed were shipped from this place this week. We sup pose this will be the last shipment of the season.
 A number of the young people at tended Mardi Gras at Memphis this week.
 Rev. R. A Lee, formerly pastor of the Forrest Chapel church. is now l0- cated at Sweetwater, Texas His family left Wednesday for that place. where they will reside in the future.
 The little son of J. E. Gray, who has been very sick with pneumonia. is now convalescent He was attended by Dr. Williams, of this place, and Dr. Scott, of Park Place.
 ;. F. Mcdaniel brought with him the King of Mardi Gras-a Newfoundland purp.
 Edgar Williams, brother of the doc tor, left for his home in Hillsborough Texas, this week. He accompanied the Misses Lee as far as Ft Worth.
 We are in receipt of a nice assort- ment of books, sent our wife by TIE TIMES, for which accept our thanks.
 It was our pleasure to attend the most enjoyable affair of the season last Friday. Dr. J. A. Williams threw wide the doors of his new residence and invited his neighcors to share his generous hospitality in the celebration of his birthday and that of Mrs. Jas. IL Thompson. No pains were spared bX the doctor and his most estimable wh- to make the occasion a most de- hghtful one. A large number of friends .'Iid dcqudintdnces were present to enjoy the sumptuous repast spread at clock pm The table fairly groane q with the rich yiands so tastefully se- lected and elegantly arranged by the hosteSs. The evening was given to
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
fhe Mystic seven.

On the evening ofthe 24th of Feb rUary at the court house. will be gwen unique entertainment called the Mystic Seven for the benefit of the Baptist church. Every one attending will be given souvenir and the fortunate guesser of the identity of the Mys- tIc seven will be rewarded with an elegant present. Admission 25cts, children l0cts.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
The Wrong Preacher.

"You ain't goIn'to let the circuit rider have that hoss, air you Jimi" said an old man to his son. Sev- eral prankish fellows stood look ing at a vicious looking horse that had just been brought out of a stable.
 "Y.s," Jim replied, winking at his friends, "an' I don't want you to interfere. When preacher comes around here with such an unnecessary show of mcekness, wy he deserves a few slams against the ground"
 "Yes, but Jimmie, he's sich a inoffensive feller."
 Makes no difference, he's got to rlde this hoss or none. If you say word, pap, Pll swear l won't help you gather corn next week "
 This declaration silenced the old man. The preacher, meek and with a timid air, came out of he house and inquired of Jim whic b horse he was 10 rIde.
 "This one" said Jlm. "He looks pretty bad, but 1 recken he'll be all right when you get on hlm. Come on, fellows, and help me lift him up"
 The men, with many wink. and sly chuck les, came forward and with great difficulty succeeded in sea ing the pre- cher Tn the saddle. The horse bounded like buck and the man shouted, but the preacher dld not fall off. but, after lighting ci- gar while the horse was jumpIng remarked:
 Boys, 1 forgot to tell you that l am the cowboy evangelist. When I get through with this old stager give me something lively. Ark anssv Traveller.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
New Photograph Gallery.

I desire to inform the patrons o f the photographic art, that l have erected gallery on the lot, east of THE TIMES office, where Mir. W. E. Nash's gallery was located. l have q new outfit complete, and am well prepared to do good work. A call will convince you. l guarantee you better work than heretofore, and hope to receive your patronage.
 Respectfully,
 J. B. WooD,
 Photographer.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
-0 - UI' Notice.

In leaving Forrest City I take this method of returning my hearty thanks to all my old customers for their past liberal patronage. The citizens of St. Francis county have given me liberal support, and 1 appreciate II very much. In locating at Morrilton will have ample facilities for all work that may be entrusted to me. In send ing articles to me for repalr please prepay all express charges. Bid- ding all goodbye, and wishing you many Happy New Years, l remain,
 Respectfully yours,
 J. E KITCHEN.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18

social pleasures by the young people. Every one was delighted. and, leaving wished that each succeeding birthday of the doctor and Mrs. Thompson might be as bright and happy as their last. The doctor has a host of friends in this community, and showed his ap- preciation of them by offering them the hospitality of his new home
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18

well hHONh U tc thC l'VopiS Oi htS and St. Francis counties. He has lately built large two-story Brick store house, at Haynes, and IS re- ceiving, and is now East buying, the largest stock of spring goods and general mercpandise ever brought to that little city.
 Mir. Hughes is clever, courteous and whole.souled man of business, who is beral and who understands the wants of this people. Fair dealing alike with all, is the motto to which he strictly sdheres, and during hls past engagement in the general merchandise business has acquired a class of patronage and volume of business of which any first class general merchant might well be proud. The in- experienced buyer receives the same fair treatment and wonderful bargains at his hends as the most experienced. He has the largest and most complete line of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions, Gents Fur nishing Goods and ever thing usually kept in a first-oIass genera merchandise store ever brought to Haynes. His stock IS fresh and nice, and lis low prices simply cannot be beaten elsewhere. He gIves his personal attention to the business, and. enjoying tie con- fidenee ofthc people, We are satis- fled his new enterprise will prov c success.
 We advise the public to give Mr. Hughes q call, when Tn Haynes. get his prices on all goods, and be convinced he will save you money.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Lose No Happy Day.

Learn to make the most of life
 And lose no happy day,
 Time can never bring
 The back chances swept away. So if you have chills and fever Reeds Chill Cure is the only effectual remedy. It never fails when properly used. A box of pills with each bottle. For sale and warranted by II. Evans d Go.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18

Mrs. E. Boyle has inst invoiced her large anu beautiful stock of Dress Goods. Dress Trimmings, Hats, Bonnets, Trimmings and Ribbons, and finds sue has large surplus of Winter Goods. She does not propose to carry this surplus over, consequently. and in oruer to make a change in her business, she is now offering her entire stock positively at cost. She has many articles which wlll be sold for less than cost. Every thing must be sold, and at once. Ladies, and Misses, Trimmed Hats at twenty. five cents and upwards. Mrs Boyle undoubtedly means what she says, and those desiring to purchase any article in her line, are now given an opportunity 10 buy al first cost. The ladies especially Y are invited to call carly.
 Again there is some talk in For rest City of Building Association. Septem bcr l, 1886. nearly eighteen months ago, the Bank of Eastern Arkansas was opened. It has filled long-felt want, and Forrest City could not well get on without the bank now. It has proven to be a complete success. A Building As sociatiop, if once started here, would never become discouraged. It would not interfere with the banking business, and lt wohid be the source of much improvement in our town in the way of nice resi- dences. It would enable tho poor man, as well as the rich, 10 build him a house without inconvenI- epce. It would build up the town. There is scarcely vacant house in Forrest City, and we personally know two or three men who would borrow from a Building Associa' ton and erect residences at once. The public spirit of enterprise, go-ah eadstIveness and natural zeal for the welfare of the town has lain dormant since the opening of the bank. Let us urge the men who have the means to thus serve the clty (aud themselves) to go 10 work. Organize a Building Asso- ciation by all means, and at once. Let Forrest City take one more step to the front We are getting behind the times by such slow pro- gress. More anon.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
W orth Knowing.

hr. W. II. Morgan. merchant. Lake City, Fla, was taken with a severe cold attended with distressing cough ana running into consumption in it's hfst stages. He tried many so-called popular cough remedies and steadily grew worse. He was reduced in flesh, mad difficulty in breathing and was unable to sleep. Finally tried Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump- ton and found immediate relief, and after using about half dozen bottles found himself we'll and has had Ro re- turn or the disease. No other remedy can show so grand a record of cures as Df' Kings New Discovery for Con- sumption: Guaranteed to do just what ls E claimed for it. Trial bottle free at C. H@ton's s dug store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Rncklen'. Arnica salXe.

The best salye in the world for cuts bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains corns and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required It IS guaranteed to give perfect satis faction. or money refunded. Price 2 cents per box. For sale by C. F. Hin
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay county, Iowa, tells the following re- msrkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the town: Il am 8 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years; could not dress myself without help. Now l am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my own honsework. l owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth and removed completely all disease and pain Try bottle. DO cents and $l, at C. F. Hin ton 5 drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
For Sale,

Ono horse, eight years old; guaranteed to work any where. Cheap for cash or good security Apply to R. L. PETTUs.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
WARNING ORDER.
IN ST. FRANCIS CIRCUIT COURT. Hattie Boclair
 YS. Warning Order

Peter Boelair.
 The defendant, Peter Boclair. IS warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Matte Boclair.
 Witness my hand and the (SEALl seal of said court this 7th
 day of February, 1888.
 T. o. FITZPATRICK, Clerk.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
syrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. It is the most easily taken and the most effective remedy known to cleanse the system when billions or costive; to dis pei headaches, colds and levers; to cure habitual constipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company, San
 Francisco. Cal.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Wood Notice.

Parties wanting wood wIli do well to call on Jeff Buck halter, for bug load of hill wood, sl cash j2S4t
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Dissolution Notice.

The copartncrship heretofore existing between Geo. W. Kirby and J. A. Womack under the firm name of Kirby & Womack, has thls day been dissolved by mutual consent, J. A. Womack retiring. G. W. Kirby will collect all accounts due the firm and assumes, all liabilities.
 G. W. KIRBY,
 J. A. WoAAcK. Forrest City, Ark, Feb. I, 1888. Mir. Womack will sull have charge of all repairing, and all orders will be promptly attended 10.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
OPENING.
], ]. Hughes, J. s Fine New Brick Store at Haynes, Ark, is Now Completed, and that Gentle
 man is Now
man IS Now

openng the -argest Stoc. Of General Mereaandise Ever Brought 10 That
 Town.
The Forrest City times., 1888-02-18
Whsa Baby --s aiek, vs gave her castoriA
 When sAs was Chld, she cried for CssteriA wAsa she bssans Aiss, shs elung so CAsso~iA,

For the lightest running Sewing Machine that was ever on wheels go to George W. Kirby's. Read his advertisement in another col umn.
 FoR RENT.-The house on the corner east of this office. Fine To- cation for boarding-house. For particulars call on or address this office.
 Wanted. at once-Twenty farm hands, at good farm wages, by tho month or on shares. For infor- nation call ut, or address, this office. 4t
 Special prices in all departments for the next fifteen days at V. B. lizard < Co.'S. Don't fail to call and see them, and they will save you money.