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The Osceola times., 1888-03-03
WHAr Mississippi County needs

wHAr Mississippi County need
TO mako it the most desirable plact
in the world to live in is:
First: The completion. of tho sys
TEN Of leveeing begun by the U. S
government, which will protect u.
from overflow.
Second: A railroad behind the
levee connecting Memphis and St
Louis.
Third: A class of new corners
with push and vim, who will take uE
the idle lands. clear than up, and
work to the end that the two tirx,
propositions may be contaminated
When W. shall have these, then all
the oonveniences, modern appliances
and even the luxuries of civilization
will follow as naturally as water rum
ming off a ducks back.
A community, where a large pei
centage OF its people are cOntented
with picking up the crumbs that fall
from the tables of the landlords, and
that other large class who are salts
fed with eking out miserable exis
teuce by trapping coons and othel
varmints, never will be of much ser
vice in helping those who are willing
to lead the people out Of the wilder
ness.
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03
ELECTION NOTICE I

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, April 3rd., 1888, there will
be an election held At the Cour,
House, in the incorporated Town OF
Osoeola, (the place designated by
Law as the piece for holding elec.
tions), for the purpose "f elrcting
one Mayor. one Recorder, and five
Aldermen for the Incorporated Town
of Osceola, to serve for the term Of
one year, OF until their SUCCESSORS
may be elected and qualified.
Given under my hand, as Mayor
Of the incorporated town Of Osceola,
this 2nd. day Of March, 1883.
BEN. II. BACCHUS,
MAYOR
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Tur Osceola Agricultural w

The Oscsols Agricultural Wheel
with ten charter members was Or
ganized last Monday night, by the
County Deputy, Harry Carmack, OF
Blythesvills, a regular commission
ed officer of the Order, when the
following officers we're elected:
Charles Goodrich, president; J. d
Crutcher, vice pres; N. G. Cart
wright, .;J. N. Stephenson, Treas
and ). w. Price, lecturer. Thi'
Wheel, for the present, will meet
every Friday night, at Z o'clock.
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03

Gov. S. P. HUaHEs has formally
announced himself for q third term,
subject to the action of the demo
cratic State Convention. As the
democrats of Arkansas are in the
habit of conforming to party usage,
it is fair to presume that some other
man will get the nomination. Life
10 too short for one man to hang on
to an empty honor while 90 many Of
the boys are hankering.
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03

No, ! Three vacant town lots. o6xlss feet |;
Desirable locality. on Main street. south Of the
Pianter's Hotel.
Mo- 3 Two lots opposite Court House, on
Broadway, Osceola. G6xis2 feet each
No >. DrJ-Good Store and fixtures, dwell
Ing and out-houses, with 8 acres OF ground
highly improves. orchard. sc. Or Drug Store,
Ct, ck VI Drags Good open ing for q Physician.
Write for particulars. terms. &c.
No. 4. Farm; <25 acres, 76 acres In cultiva-
tion good house, barn and outhou ses, water ,
&C., miles from Osceolsi good neIgbb@hood
No. s. SO sefes faro aud timber land, near
Blythesviiie.
No. 6. 100 acres farm and timber land six
miles north Of Osce0la and three miles from the
Mississippi river.
No.. 7. $40 acres farm and timber land. four.
teen miles from Mississippi river, on Pemiscot
bayou. neighborhood being settled up rapidly.
No. Q. l60 acres farm and timber land, 90 .
In cultivation, good houses. IN Pemiscot bayou
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03

THE formali,y Of nominating Gro.
yer Cleveland to succeed himself to
the presidency Of the United States
will take place in St. Louis, on the
9Th. day Of June next. The lsepub-
li,an Convention will meet at Chi
cago on the 9th of June.
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d. M. Mcve leigh,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
0SCEOLs4.

HlSslSSippl VuuuCy ArK'
will practice in all the Counties Of
this (2d) Judicial Circuit, the SUI
preme Court of the State, and in
the adjoining counties Of Tennes.
see and Missouri. Special and
prompt attention given TO collec-
tiens, to the payment of taxes,
examining and abstracting titles,
and to whatever may spPcrtain to
n general. Land Agency. Jan. II.
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FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

We are authorized TO announce T w Davis,
OF Chickasawta, q candidate Tor the once Of Co
Assessor. At the cnsuiRg election, apd subject to
ths action OF the democratic party N cosven-
tion assembled or primaries.
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THE Federal Court for the East
.rn district of Arkansas convenes at
Helena next Monday.
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03
Official Directory.

COUNTY OFFICERS;
. o,o,,.,. Judpe--I, d Rsaaell.
s'eSnv ran,v any C,erk1HurhR Aeveigh
Xs,iG and Collector w. h. Hayes
County Examiner Leon Roasssh'
s:orp,y Trsasursr--James i.ist"n
S,~sn,y survsyor-k Archiliion.
cennty Corouer-J. N. Lawrence
Sosnty Assessor--Be,hel L. hiii
MONROE TOWNSHIP
Justlees Of the Peace-N: o. 'Ar'"''Ks''
~ 0tephsuson, n &. Tandy'
f.nsinLle-W W Ward.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Mayor-Ben II. Bacchus
Rscorder-Ieon Roussan. -,
A,a.rm.n-James ListoL, y. r Hale D. II
r.-v~.es n l.. Avery ?. A. enmmers
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No. O. 500 acrss, 100 In cultivation and l0c
more deadened. and or 6 hundred more sus-
eeptible Of cultivation, good houses. water. Sc
10 miles south Of Helena, Phillips County. ons
mile from Old Town Landing on Mississippl
protected by State Leves. Win be sold at 4
bargain. Could be divided IN two good farms.
No. 10. lG0 farm and timber land on Tyron
"a bayou. four miles from Golden Lake. good
aeighborhood; settling ny .apidly
NO II loo acres, 20 we'll improved and In q
nns state Of cultivation, ten uaiie& abavs oscc.
ola, on hississiipi river; good neighborhood
No "a. A Ane Saw Mill Plant. In excellent
running order; together with lease. saw logs,
wagons, steers. mules. backsmithing tools,
and everything necessary to carry on . good
Der handy, In q good neighb0rhood and OF ensy
access To the river The entire outfit will be
cold q, bargain Good reason given by pres
snt owner for sslling Write for particaiars
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03
~Advertisers by the year will tsrsstr'eteo
A. Their legitimate business.

~Advertisers by the year VIII rsfss'''''''
% their legitimate business.
~Yesry sdvertisenentsm may & DC enaIau ~ cbs srrs =.
esst four times during inc year VI
s-p.rt,es contracting for yearly advertise
sna discontin,,in ng from any cause. VIII oe
eSalsed sa short time rates, as per time inserted
B.s RATES.
wrorssn .dy.rt,smsnss: :. v:is :fst ios IN ad
1snee. or q deposit made with some one "no'"
10 NAV designate.
Marages and deaths not Exc srseeSths eSsrx.
.i,,msries tributc cs Of respect. funeraI nou'
s". ca' and invitations charged As Advertisements
rzAn personal matter letters Or conmun nr in
cations setting forth indivlduai se.e from uarty
~ nsr,ies. organizations or societ'es' WI "
a ,srysd for as other advertisement
ss~In all legitimate demands 2, .ns ATE ~
cratic or Conservative party, or oi tne s..,.s.
4 .rssts Of the general public upon our eo'@A'"''
s,s T,srs viii not fail of Its duty
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Notices under this head. giving name, occupa.
tion, business or profession, and location. will
be charged % per annum.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

We are authorized ~ ann0unes Charles II +.
Gaylord a. candidate for the once OF county
Treasurer, at the ensuing election. subject 70
the action OF the dsmosrstic party IN cosventios
or primaries
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03

.proIyrMENr OF M. \. CHURCH SOUTH.
Osceola Circuit.
r,,s, suuday-Louiss Chapel. morning ana
night - p.c.n Point. morning and
nicht and At Golden Lake at O'CLOCK Pr, =. ~
Third sunday osceoia, mCts,Hc, ngc,ocS n m
Fourth Sundsy-Elmot. II O'Clock .. M
MIL bayou ~ ''' a. W. SMITH. Pastor
The Osceola times., 1888-03-03

rhs Prssby terian Ladies' AID socissy u, M -
.,s,~ Wedncsdsy afternoon at ocioch' Va,
Alex 0osd rieh's residence.
Tn, Prohibition Alliance nee" every is' snd snd
ard sundays At O'Clock p. W, ,intan nno IN, rch
sth SUNDAYS at 30 p. N at ths uniou ~ M
r. o, Hale, ssereta arv
President.
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Masonic.

ne stated tommunication,o OF Os.e1ls h .,nrl L"une
49, on az next before each full moon. Ihe
@c,nbsrs are ordered to attend promptly: r.
All Mater MAsoue in good rtana'ns ~
cordially invited 10 attend ,,,vvn
BY order Of J. \. T. HAIL. W.
I.xer RoussAH, Secretary
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
Tho Public Land Bill.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The subcommittee
OF the house committee on public lands, which
has been considering the various propositions
TO change the land laws, has completed its la
bors, and will report to the full committee
next Thursday. Resulting from its delibera-
tons is "A bill in lieu Of all others on the sub
ject. Chief Of the provisions are: All public
lands 10 be classified as agricultural, timber,
mineral, desert or reserved. No timber land
to be sold, but the timber on 1t may be dis
posed OF to the highest bidder, after adver-
tisemcnt, In forty acre tracts. the timber TO be
removed within six years from the date Of
sale. Mineral entries may be made Of the
same lanG, even after the sale Of the timber,
but cannot impair the right Of the purchaser
OF the timber Timber lands shall not be
appraised at less than $40 per acre. The
president may rsct apart any fruit lands
as public reservations, The desert land law
is continued in effect, bat an amendment re-
curing entryinen 10 file maps exhibiting the
mode of contemplated irrigation and the
source of the water supply. All laws allowing
prescription Ct public lands, and all Others in
with the provisions Of the present bin
are repealed, but al bona tiGe claims initiated
before its passage may lie perfected. All laws
relating TO county land warrants, college and
other land scrip, remain in force. The home
stead law is amended so as to allow heads of
families ana citizens Of legal age. or persons
who have filed declarations Of intention TO
become such, To enter a quarter section or
less OF public land, but no person who is pro
prietor Of 100 acres of land or who quits or
abandons his residence on his own land to re-
side on public lands in the same state or ter
ritory, shall acquire any rights under the
homestead laws.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
silver CertifisCatestob be issued.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The treasurer today
issued the following notice in regard to the
issue Of 81 and - silver certificates
The treasurer of the United States illissue
silver certificates OF the denominations Of 81
and -, in return for national bank notes or
for United States or silver certificates, multi
ated or unfit for circulation only, received for
redcmptions under the regulations now In
force.
As heretofore the charges for Transportation
to Washington on national bank notes in the
sums or multiples Of 81 eco will be paid by the
government. The charges ON United States
notes and silver certificates forwarded for
redemption or exchange viii be deducted
from the proceeds of the remlttanccs al con
tract rates unless prepaid, and the charges
for the return Of new silver certificates 10 be
paid by the consignec al government contract
rates.
\ copy of his notice Will be mailed to every
bank and banker in the United States with a
view of meeting the demand for these small
notes.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
Wisconsin Agricultural Society.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 4,-Thc annual meet
ing Of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Soci-
ETY. which opens early Monday morning next
promises to tc one OF the most important and
largely attended gatherings Of its character
yet given under the auspices Of the orgsniza-
ton. The entries or stock are unusually
large and the general exhibit Of agricultural
machinery and implements as well as farm
products are rduch larger in ell their depart
ments than those of former annual exhibi-
tions. All the railroads centcring in Milwau-
kee have agreed to sell roundt trip tickets for
one fare. More than ordinary interest at
taches to the exhibition as the fair grounds
will on this occasion Je he rendezvous, it IL
said, Of politicians who have some notion of
booming Governor Rusk, Of Wisconsin, as a
presidential candidate, and this matter will
be privately canvassed among the thousands
Of farmers who are always present AZ the an
nual agricultural show.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The committee rep
rcsenting the sub-tropical exposition Of Flor
ida arrived from Jacksonville TO present a for
nal invitation to President and Mrs. Cleve-
land to attend the exposition. They saw the
senators and representatives from Florida,
and arranged to call on the President tomor-
row. The President will probably be unable
to accept the invitation. He has said that
while 1t would please him greatly to do so, he
could not sec how he could take the time to
70 TO Florida this winter. Senator Call, how
ever. who viii head the delegation al the
White House, hopes to be able to persuade
the President 10y his eloquence to say yes. II
he docs say be will 90, Representative Nor
wood will present the invitation Of the com
mittce in charge Of the Sergt. Jasper Celebra-
ton to stop at Savannah Feb. %, SO that Mrs.
Cleveland can unveil the Jasper monument.
But the chances are all against the President
going.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Broadway was
visited at 5:45 this morning 10y the most
disastrous fire that has occurred in that
great thoroughfare foryears. In AMOUR
and a half, despite the alarm, sour i'm
mcnse business houses were DESTROYED and
others severely damaged. The loss is
estimated at 81, SOC, 600. About half an
hour after the fire was discovered an eX-
plosion occurred, by which an assistant
fireman of hook and ladder truck No. s
was fatally injured and several others
more or less hurt. The firms hat lost by
the fire are as follows: Robertson & Kauf-
man, trimmings; +. X. Wilson, laces;
Stein, Faux d Co, clothing; NJ. Kacm-
per, Innings; +. Bianshi, feathers and
flowers; Harry Rogers, fancy goods; j..
J.. Libby q Co. clothing; VeitZ d Mel
son. fancy goods; c. 4. Iost, clothing;
Malcinson d Co, clothing; Jerkowski *
Ernst. clothing; Mitchell & Pacard. cloth
ing; Louis Mctzgcr, importer.
The insurance adjustcrs now estimate
the total loss ut 81, 900, 900.
1t is reported that ten firemen were
killed and injured by falling walls and
that several civilians are buried in the ru-
ms. Inquiry among tircmen and police
authorities fails To confirm the report. At
9:30, the flames again got the upper hand
and several fire companies that had with
drawn TO their quarters were again sum
moned. Ii is believed, however, that il
will be confined within fiue Quilted build.
ings, Nos. 545 to $50 Broadway.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

CHICAGO, Feb. For some time past
rumors Of a disagrcoahle nature have been
disturbing the minds Of the congregation OF
the Ida Street Methodist Episcopal church,
and they have AT last eliminated in a scandal
that has caused unprecedented excitement
among that portion Of the religious commu-
nifty. The alleged culprit is Rev. j. p. Brush
inghan, pastor OF the above named church.
He was arrested this evening on a warrant
charging ilecgitimGte parentago, sworn out
by Miss Eva Parker, a young lady Of eighteen,
who has recently become a mother. Brush
ingham's Legal adviser said To a reporter that
his client had never heard Of the charge
until the child was born. He then lnmed-
lately called a meeting Of the official board Of
the church, which, after dcliberatiou, passed
a resolution expressing belief IN his limo
cence, and a determination 10 stand by him.
The lawyer charges that the whole thing il a
attempt at blackmail. Mr. Brushingham
gave bonds in the sum Of $500 for his appear
ance in the criminal court. He will also have
a church trial, which will take place soon, and
in the meantime will suspend his labors ar
! pastor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

WASHINGTON, Jan. BIN response to
Il request from the senate committee on
agriculture and forestry, Commissioner
Colman has written a long letter to Scna-
tor Palmer, chairman of the comraittee,
setting forth his views with regard TO the
suppression of pleuro- pneumonia. He
reviews al some length the history
and method Of work Of the bu.
reau of animal industry, and say,
that congress should clearly under
stand that this method Of work is absO-
lutcly essential 10 wipe out the disease,
and that any law which falls short in any
one particular will fail of it's purpose and
money expended under it viii he thrown
away Commissioner Colman expresses
the belief that the plan Of state co-opera-
ton is preferable To the one which relics
solely upon national authority and
says that the work of extirpat-
ing pleuro- pneumonia, which is
now being done by the bureau of animal
industry, is going on smoothly, harmoni-
ously and effectively, by means OF state
cooperation. He thinks that this work
should be continued upon the same lines
where it is now moving and hat ii will
be unfortunate and i'll -advised if any new
and hGtricd plan be adopted.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Thc Louisiana rep
rcsentatives in the house met today 10 deter
mine if possible what course they should take
In regard to the proposed reduction OF the du-
ty on sugar. They discussed the subject for
some time wishout coming 10 any agreement
except upon the proposition that the sugar
duty viii most certainly he reduced at this
session of congress. To this conclusion they
had all come by different ways, but they could
not agree upon a policy 10 be followed IN view
Of the fact which all saw so plainly. TWO Of
them announced that they proposed TO act
with the revenue rcformers solely because
the revenue reformers proposed a reduction
OF only % per cent, while the Republicans
propose a reduction OF 80 per cent. The
other members contended that as revenue re-
formers could not guarantee only % per cent.
would be taken of the best thing for the
Louisiana men to do was 10 hold themselves
aloof from c%utangling alliances, so as 10 make
their combination on the floor after the tariff
bill was reported. They are all very gloomy
over the prospect. Twenty per cent. is GER
tain TO come of the sugar duty. This, they
feel, would cripple the sugar industry Of Lou
isiana, but a reduction OF 30 per cent. is prob
able and this would ruin it. They get no
comfort out Of the Republican promises Of
compensatory bounties. They doubt whether
they could be gotten into the bill. They
doubt whether the president would sign bill
containing such a provision.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
Suffrage I'm Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, X. l., Feb. 4.-The state SEN
ate today passed, In concurrence with the
house amendments, the bin proposing sub
mission Of the suffrage amendment TO the
constitution Ia the people on the first Wedpes-
day in April, state election day. The amend
ment places foreign-born citizens on the same
footing as natiye-born, makes q poll tax, and
los away with the registry tax, and deprlyes
others than property holders from voting for
city council and on money matters In New
port and Pawtucket, as is the ease in Provi-
dcncc. The bill to submit was passed unani-
mously.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
STATE OF RAD

The week has beer featureless. The spec
ulative markets were dull. a rumor from
Wall Street says the leading operators pre-
diet a rise in stocks. The movement Of crops
has been small. This il owing 20 the block
ade of railways east and west. Prices Of farm
products, except animals. The shortage Of
the hog crop is a great Inconvenience to pack
ers.
The cost Of fuel has been SO great that sew
eral f~1rnaces have been banked.
our exports Of all farm products, except
cotton, but including provisions, are abnor-
mally light. AS to wheat the stocks abroad,
both that in sight and that yet undelivered,
are considerably larger than n year ago, and
yet the margins are relatively very scant, and
exports are remarkably light. The relatively
high prices OF hog products have reduced
current exports quite sharply, but not to the
extent Of the decrease in the expectation
surplus.
The exports Of merchandise from the Uni
ted States in December amounted 10 SAB. .3O.-
9G3, the smallest December export in the
present decade, falling below 1856 by lively"
million dollars. The exports in the second
half Of the year 1887, amounted to %}Sl. 800.
SOP. which was also the smallest total for that
period in the decade. The exports of the en-
tire year amounted to $7l5,33 $3.50, which
was two millions greater than that OF 1856,
and tweuty-sevcn millions greater than in
1855, but materially smaller than any other
year of the decade.
The imports of merchandise in December
amounted to So, 100, $50. In the last Elk
months Of 1887 the imports amounted TO
$35l ,327, l20. The import in the last six
months OF 1857 were the largest Of the decade
in the second half Of the year, exceeding 1856
by 81 100000, 1856 by $45,0 600, 600, and 1854
10y S55,0O0,00O. The total imports Of the year
1857 amounted TO sos, S0t ,3ll, which was
=, 900 600 less than the exports Of that year.
against al excess Of exports in 1856 o. 500,
100000: in 1885, SlOl 100000; 1854, $4,000,
000; 1883, Sos. OO0, 600, and 1882, SO, 000,O 900.
The excess Of exports in 1857 was therefore
less than half the excess Of the shortest other
year 0 this decade, and onc-iiftecnth Of the
average excess Of exports over imports Ia 1883
1854 and 1855. 1t therefore follows that as
to orr selling resources, in comparison with
our foreign purchases, the record of 1857 was
the worst Of this ten wears record.
The exports OF gold in 1887 amounted TO
S9.2j6,3O the smallest, except 1883, in the
decade, and the imports amounted TO $l4, $50,
81, by far the largest Of the decade. The
exports Of silver amounted 10 ST. ,533, l09.
which was about the annual amount Of the
decade, and the imports Of silver amounted
20 &lG,1s2osG, which was a trit!c in excess Of
the average.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11
A Pctrincd Human Being in the
Mud.

LoCKPoRT, H., Feb. 4.-Thc hand and
forearm Of what appears to be the pctrited
body Of a human being are ~protrudiog from
the canal bank in the vicinity of lock No, ]
here. The mud is so deep that II is imrossi-
Bile to disintcr the remainder OF the body. A.
soon as the find can be reached a gang of men
viii be set to work Ia get It out and discover
its history. 1t was found by a trio Of laborcrs
as they were walking along the bank OF ;he
canal. They reported their discovery al once,
and the throng Of curioslty-scekcrs who have
been out to see the stony arm has been very
great.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-02-11

verse reports on the bills TO create a court OF
customs, and proposing constitutions amend
ments empowering congress TO grant aid TO
the Of the several states. Laid Oh
the table.
The house then proceeded TO the consider
ton Of private business.
a dozen private bills were considered anu
passed.
Nr. Nutting, Of New York, offered a reso-
luton calling on the secretary Of the treasury
for information In regard to the refusal OF the
Canadian authorities TO allow American
wrecking vessels and machinery 10 assist
American vessels while in distress in Cana
dian waters; and as to whether Canadian
vessels and machinery arc permitted 10 eyer
ate in American waters. Referred.
Adjourned.