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Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
Fall Flowing.

Except the lightest sandy soils, all level land will be benefited by fall plow- ing. When well plowed, and to proper depth the plowed ground will not wash even by the heavy Southern winter rains. That the land will leach and lose it's fertility is a mistake. Nothing will be lost in any case except the nitro gen, which exists in the form of nitric acid or the most soluble nitric salts, and, as rule, there is no danger of this be- cause of the almost entire absence of this form of nitrogen in the land. On the contrary, it is for the purpose of de- veloping this scarce plant food in tho soil that fall blowing is desirable. The turning over of the soil aids in the change of the abundant inert nitrogen, which is mostly combined with the car bonaceous organic matter in the soil, into soluble nhtrates, and this process goes on slowly during the fall and early spring, and where the ground is not frog en even during the winter. Consequent- ly the land is brought into a more fertile condition by the fall blowing, and be- sidea this gain, there is another of much importance, viz: the spring work is for wardcd so much, and the crops may be put in so much earlier.-American Agri- culturiSt
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
SHEEP AS SCAVENGERS.
The Most Effective Way of Clearing the
 Farm of Weeds.

Now that sheep are coming to the front once more, it is possible that some at present very unproductive and worth less slashings will be brought to profit able condition. No other animal Is so at war with natures wildness as the sheep. Scarcely any noxious thing ex- cept thistles will gain a foothold in sheep pasture: and there is no way of subduing clearing so thoroughly as to set sheep a-feeding there. l know of & clearing of ten acres that has been noth- ing but bill of expense for eight years, which now (barring stumps) might have been clean, bluegrass pasture if it had been made a run for a small flock of sheep. The owner has had a spell of cutting brush and weeds about once in two years, and now the last end of the field is worse than the first. One of the bcauty-spots is half-acre patch of tcasles. As a run for cattle the field has certainly not been worth twenty-five cents an acre, and many of the stumps are no nearer decay than eight years ago, the roots having been kept alive by growing sprouts.-L. B. Pierce, in N. Y- Tribune.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
DANGEROUS WORK.
Poor Folks who Go Cleaning on the New
 York Wharyes for Fuel.

Among the many odd devices resorted
 to by the very poor in their efforts to gain a livelihood is that of the peo-
 pie who frequent tho various wharves
 and other places where coal is trans
 ferred from bargcs to wagons or from
 wagons to coal-sheds, and who eagerly
 seize upon any stray pieces that may fall
 unheeded to the ground.
 Of coarse the loss in this way on each
 ton of coal is scarcely noticeable, but in the aggregate it amounts to no incon' siderable quantity and the aged men
 and worn-out women who so carefully
 watch the huge coal buckets as they swing in mid-air In their transit from the coal barge to the wagons on the wharf are often able thus to secure suf ficient of the mineral to warm their humble homes throughout the winter. Only those too dccrcpit to execute more laborious work care to glcan coal in this way, as they are seldom able to gather large enough quantity to sell. Bu; the activity displayed by these poor old creatures in their cagerness to secure ! few nuggets is something remarkable. Ht pursuit lS ilOt NAbilphh AA' f'i Aap- There is always more or less competition for the scanty prizes that reward long vigil, and in order to outdo their com petitoPs the old gleaners often rush rccklessly between wagon wheels and almost under horses hoofs. Then, too, as the big buckets swing overhead pieces of coal are sometimes dislodged and fall heavily to the ground endangering the heads of those beneath.
 Not long since an old man was pushed off a pier into the river and nearly drowned through the rush for single
 Hump that had attracted the attention Of
 half dozen gleaners. It had fallen on
 the edge of the string piece, and tho old
 fellow was crowded of. Fortunately h6
 grabbed and held on to rope that was
 hanging from the stern of coal barge,
 and some idlers on the wharf hauled
 him ashore.
 The greatest danger to the gleaners
 lies. however, in their reckless dives
 under the wagons. The men and boys who aye engaged in loading frequently chaseth old folks away, but they return with persistence that defics all efforts to save the coal and prevent accidents. N Y Herald
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
RAILROADS IN CHINA.
Tho Growth of Modern Improvements
 the Celestial Empire.


 The news from Picking is that the Elm pcror of China has issued an edict which authorizes the building of the projected railroad between Picking and llankow. A previous edict of recent date had given authority for the construction of another line. and there are a number ot other railroad projects that are now awaiting the imperial sanction. It is reported that the wcll-knOwn promoter, Chang Uni Tung, will carry out the Peklng- Hankow scheme, and that the Marquis Tseng has been appointed General Di- rector of all railroads in China.
 These edicts indicate the triumph Of Viccroy Iii and the other progressive leaders who. amid many discourage mpnts. have strivcn to establish policy by which the Chinese empire may be provided with comprehensive railroad systcm against the protests and conjura- ;ious of the ccnsOrS and astrologers. These powerful persons have carried on desperate struggle against this policy, on the ground that it's adoption would mark the beginning of an era in which the ancient institutions and customs of China must be wholly destroyed. It was reported from Picking last January that the conservative leader, the uncle of the young Emperor. kwang llsu, had obtained full control of the whole busi- ness, and the imperial action at that time appeared to give confirmation to this report. But the recent reversal of that action shows that by some means I haa n former aSccndancy in the palace. He has maintained for many years that the establishment of railway system is necessary to the development of Chinese resources and the advancement of Chi nese prosperity; and the victory he has won over the cenSors and astrologers gives evidence that practical statesman ship may yet overcome the greatest ob- stacles in China.
 Not long ago Lii overcame the con- seryatiye opposition to the introduction of the telegraph system. which k now growing so rapidly that many thousands of miles of wire are already radiating through the Chinese empire. The evils which. as the astrologers predicted, were to be created by the use of electricity, have not been realized, and the ad- vantages it has conferred are palpable even to tho official mind.
 The aged Viceroy Ii has always pre- dictcd the success of his railroad policy, and he has freely given his opinion that it would bring about an industrial trans formation of importance to the whole world. Within half decade the prog ress of China in the use of machinery and in the adoption of modern methods of manufacturing has added largely to the previous productive force of the 800, OOo.O0o of her population; and now again. through tho service of the tcle- graph and the railroad there k assurance of is further increase to an extent that can not be computed.-N. !. Sun.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29

A NORTHWESTERN GRAIN WAREHOUSE. comparatively light materials, as the pressure of the grain falls on the bins, which are made sufficiently strong to withstand it. A platform for loaded grain wagons extends along the entire length outside of the building. with an inclined approach at each end. The bins extend from two feet above the upper floor downward to within three feet of the ground. It is quite as well to leave the lower story with no floor at all, except the packed earth. The lower part of the bins is made to taper down. ward. like an inverted pyramid, with hole on one side of the apex, covered by a slide.
 The cheapest and strongest method of constructing the bins is of inch boards laid fatwisc. one above the other, lap ping at the corners. The width of the boards makes the thickness of tho bin, which is from three to six inches, ac- cording to size and capacity. The bins are supported by strong posts resting on Nudsills. The wagons are driven up one of the inclines to the platform and unloaded by carrying the grain into the warehouse and pouring it into the bins, or run in through a spout projecting through the side of the house. When it is desired to remove the grain the slide at the bottom of the bin is raised, open ing the outlet, and the grain drawn out. In very large warehouses the bins are so high that wagon may be driven under them and the grain drawn directly into it. One or more slated ventilators upon the peak of the roof are useful, but not indispensable.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
PRESIDE FRAGMENTS.

Brown sugar in doughnuts 1nsee1n or white will keep them moist and nica much longer.-The Housekeeper.
 A cheap and good mince-meat can be made by boiling beef's heart till tender, then chopping it fine and season. ing it and adding twice as much apple by weight as meat. Fruit, spices, etc., :an be added as one desires.
 Paper or pasteboard may be rem dered waterproof as follows: Mix four parts of slaked lime with three parts of Skimmed milk and add little alum; then give the material two successive coatings of the mixture with brush
 nd then let it dry.
 Honey Cakes: Take aquart of strained honey, half pound of fresh butter. and a small teaspoonful of pearl ash, dis solved in a little milk. Add as much sifted flour as will make stiff paste. Work we'll together. Roll out half an inch thick. Cut into cakes. Lay on buttcred tins, and bake in hot oven.
 Cream Dates: Rer owe the stones from the dates, without entirely separat- ing them. Take tiny piece of vanilla fondant the same as preceding recipe, form it into little roll place it in the space from which the seed was taken, press the halves together so that only a small quantity of the candy can be seen, roll the dates in granulated sugar, and place them on dishes to harden.-Chris- tian Union.
 One great secret of nice cake mak- ing is the thorough beating of tho batter after all ingredients are together. Some have trouble with granulated sugar. Don't use so much. One-half inch less for cupful is enough. The cake batter takes long0r beating than vsual, as the sugar is longer in dissolving. We think 1t the cheapest sugar on the market Farm and Preside.
 To use up slices of stale bread break and cut them in pieces, first cut ting off the hard crust and pour boiling water on it too soften the bread. Then for pint of bread crumbs beat up three eggs and add these with pint of milk, some bits of butter, little sugar and raisins in quantity to suit, and bake' It is a good plain, wholesome pudding to eat with milk and sugar or pudding sauce.-N. Y. World.
 To take iron rust out of white goods: Pour a teacupful of boiling water stretch the goods tightly across the top of it; then pour on little of the solution of oxalic acid dissolved in water, and rub it with the edge of teaspoon or any thing. If it does not come out at once, dip it down into the hot water and rub it again. This is quick easy and sure way to remove iron rust, and should be remembered by every good housekeeper.
 Oyster Croquettes: Put two dozen oysters on to boil in their own liquor. Let come to boil. Take from the fro, drain and chop. Put half pint Of the liquor in a saucepan, with a teacup of cream, thicken with tablespoonful oi flour and butter each, rubbed together Stiruntil the milk boils, add the oysters the yelks of three eggs, and stir one minute; take from the fire, and season with a tablespoonful of chopped parsley half of a grated nutmeg. little sal and cayenne pepper. Mix well and turn out to cool. When cold, form 1T croquettes, roll in beaten eggs then IT bread crumbs and fry in boiling lard Ladies' Home Journal.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
THE FARMING WORLD.
WAREHOUSE FOR GRAIN.
A Simple, Cheap and Durable House for
 Farm Storage.

A Simple, Cheap and Durable House for
 Farm Storage.
 Mr Edward O'Donnell, Ramsey Coun- ty, Minn.. writes to the American Agri- cnlturist in behalf of himself and other subscribers in the Northwest for tho plan of a practical storage warehouse for grain. He adds: "Mistakes are often made in estimating the strength of materials for buildings and bins to hold grain. It is no rare thing to see farm CTS granary bursted and the grain scattered over the ground. Another difficulty with our present style of gran aries is the labor involved in putting in and taking out the grain. climbing over the tops of the bins and the grain every time"
 Our illustration shows very simple and cheap form of farm storage building It may be of any desired dimensions. In a ncighborhood of moderate-sized farms it is well for several farmers to join in building one in convenient location, each owner having separate bins for his own grain. The underpinning, sills and posts must be firm and substantial, but the rest of the structure may be built of
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
Trustae's Sale.

Pursuant to an order and decree ol .,r ,' Honorable Circuit Court of Nevad" G''".s' ..s made at it's November term lSs!' U, '"u of r. T. Mcdaniel as adm'r of l'. W. ''. land. deed, and John Parker, iru''"' ,.,. F. T.. Mitchell and Janr, Pippin, ne ,',a ""I -ig'rl, D. lru>np. will ,el ei pubic ausjbi .ih~i a tIr. residence on tbG hercinaf,cr df'sLTo oa tract or had in Nevada couhy. ArN"''S''
 SATURDAY. FEBRUARY l. '"" between thc hour, for judcia sales. "i. ',h. highest bidder. on credit nt three n'oI.m .'1.,. to satisfy judgment il favor of said ,,,pnssI p,sMI titis against said drfnndant, R. ll' N''gybs ybs the tolloWiug dcsprihed |Hnd, town, ,h, north half If the -uuthwest quarter n"u ina south half of ihc southwest quaner VI .hip northwest quarter of section " II, 'oNm ,,,o,r. l3 south, range 22 west, in Nevada c'""'''' ArkWsas. alhe
 Notes with good personal security ,oa s r- r.quired of purchasers, and vendor
 tained for pur h,,se money. r.,stee.
 JOHN PARKER lru'''''
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
WONDERFUL CALMNESS.
How One Grivct Escaped the Guillot!n
 During the Reign of Terror.

During the Reign ot Ierrof.
 A tradesman of Lyons. in France, of the name of Griyet. man of mild and simple manners, was sentenced during the French revolution, with a number of others, to die next morning. Those who were already in the cave pressed around the newcomer to Sympathize with and to fortify him. But Griyct had no need of consolation: he was as calm as if he had been in his own house. Come and sup with us said they; '.this is the last inn in the journey of life: tomorrow we shall arrive at our long home" Griyet accepted the invi- tation and supped heartily. Desirous t9 sleep as well, he retired to the re- motcst corner of the grave, and. bury ing himself in his straw. seemed not to bestow thought on his approaching late.
 The morning arrived. Tho other pris- oners were tied together ant led away without Griyct's pcrc, wing any thing or being perceived. t'ast asleep, en- velopcd in his straw. he neither saw nor was scpn. The door of the cave was locked and when he aWo.tc. awhile after, he was in the utmost aStOniShmcnt to find himself in perfect solitude. Tho day passed and no new prisoners were brought into the cave. The judges did not sit for two days. ti,ivct remained all this time in his solitude, subsiSting on some scattered provisions which ho fOund in the cave. and sleeping every night with the same tranquility aS on the first. On the evening of thc fourth day the turnkey brought in a new prisoner, and became as one thunderstru"E on sccinr man. Or. as he almost believed, a spirit, in the cave.
 He called tine scntiuel, who instantly appeared. Who ate you?' said he to Gliyct. and low came you hcrc?' Grivct answered that h" had been there four days. "DouhtlC,S," he added, when my companions in misfortune were led away to death slept and heard noth' jug and no one thought to awaken me. II was my misfortune. since all would now have been past. whereas have now lived with the prospect of death always before me; but the misfortano now will undoubtedlype repaired and shall die. '
 Grivet was Suun,Ecd before tn" rib unal. He wat intcwoeat q anew. It was moment of lcuiCncy w.th ihe judges. and he was set at liberty. Lop' don Spectator.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
Notice

|, hrrchy given that the undersigned, Il, ad- ministrator of tho osHtS of .Iuo. k. Snel de- ceased, inlcnd. to apply to tho Commission CT of the ucnem Land Office nt Washing ton, D. C., for repayment of the purchase money paid by said Jno. R Ssell, for the NWl SWI See, II, Tp r, SIR g w., under Washington. cash entry No. l6037.
 ED HOOD,
 Adlnr. Est. Jno. E. Shell, Decd.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29

TWENTY pounds of hay and twelve quarts of eats given daily is the esti- mated quantity ot food for a horse, but this iust be regulated by the size of the animal, tho labor performed and the seas4u of tbp Seaf.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
Iiyinr on Bread and Milk.

You nev6r will find in all your travels a character moro unique or interesting than the subject of this sketch, Dr. Isaac Bartlett, of Hope, Me. Y Here is a man who has nearly lived his throe- score years and ten, medical doctor, too, on one particular diet, namely, bread and milk, not perhaps from any particular virtue in his own right, but more properly speaking because he was born with a liking for bread and milk, and a taste, or appetite, with slight exceptions, for no other kind of food; man who has never eaten an ounce of meat in all his life, who has never taken teaspoonful otintoXicating liquors of any kind, who has never used tobacco, tea or coffee, except in the case of coffee once or twice, but very weak, and man, too, who is hale and hearty, bright and active for a man of his age, and who tips the bram at 2i0 pounds Camden (Mo.) Cor. Boston Globe.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
PREscoTT, ARK. Aupu., 1p ,sso


 
 nearly months working R. R. bed My health bad that having during all wb meln chill Finding relief induced After beginning this had .a feel tender than dd Aug l2t SS9 w Y. BILISGHY BIngsv had t of Gcrneteur for sale by R. L. HINTON DRUG
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
For sale bv Hinton Drug Company.
DE Axx P. 0. ARK. October % ,ssa

70 for four months during which % had good medical aid king Re tneu rsgel her nty and think has made permanent children psantto take My little J.E HARRIS We have bought the exclusive right num- Der of counties and will make liberal good Pike Polk Scott Montgomery Latyette Miller Little Hampstead counties Apply 10
 R. L" HINTON DRUG CO., Prescott Ark
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
Notice for Public at,en,
LAND OFFICE AT CAMn.S, AnK.

IENFFI7 IF-Ts I
 December l3. lSs9. Notice i> hereby given that the following named settler Ina, filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Nevada county, Ark, on February &, 1890, viz; Bcnjnmln F. Hyde, father and heir, Nevada count,. II. E. No. ll.437, for the SW NEi NJ SEI Sec 2l, T l0, < R 23 W.
 Ic bamc, the following witnesses to prove his contiuuGUs Fesidcncc upon and cultvn- ton of. sail land, ,igi William L. Cockc Thoma. w, Wilson. IIafo a. Hines. and William D Stuart, m of Pre-. r,it. Ark.
 J. H. IlID .ON. Register
Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29

Rev. w. B. Martin, of t'leburne, says: REV. D. r. HAGGARD, Dallas, Texas.

Rev w. B. Martin, of hburne RE |. AGGAR RD,
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Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
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 cerios, TObacco5 4nd Notions. Also Bibles and Testamcns Bible Society, the Methodist Hymn Book, and will book that s sold by the Publishing House Naslvi ir Tenn. Call and prices L. iIixr,x Co.,
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Southwest Arkansas Abstract
 COMPANY Now Ready for Business!

We have Nevada couniv completed to date, and our work up about thirty five year, from tlr or gmihation of Hampstead county. Abstracts of Title furnished on short notice, and We guarantee rNtrl one, hD, ing none n our employ but Nrcrt AhstwCturs.
 We are also ready tqr making Abstract. in Little River county.
 For Abstracts, terms, etc, iu lIcmpstca1 coun. ty, cal on or uddrcsS MT. \. r. Hawkins al Wash iGEtop, Ara. For Little River county, l.. \. Free man, liichi.ond, Ark.
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Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29

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Nevada County picayune., 1890-01-29
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