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Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
INVITED TO LOOMS MILL.

An amusing by-play which was en- acted here on the occasion of MT. Vim. Porter visit to town one day last week warrant, the announce mcnt that our distinguished fellow tOwnsman. Hon. Wild Bill Hawkins, is urgently requested to deliver his great pyrotechnic lecture entitled Powell Clayton a7 a Free BaIloter and Fair Counter, at Loomi-' saw mill. al his earliest convenience. And as an inducement to the distinguished gentleman to accept the invitation. we take the liberty To announce also that Mr. Porter will be on hand to participate in the discussion on be- half of Democracy. As still further encouragement to our blooming lee turer. We also assure him that he shall not be hampered by the Mar quia of QueensburY rules. or any body el,e'7 rules. He can address his argument" To Mr. Porter above the belt. or below it. as the tactical mancusres of the dcbater, may make it convenient or eXpedlcnt. The siIk-hat delegate may let the debate take as wide a range as he chooses. but it k desired that especial atten- ton be given to the social equality of the races. And in the discussion of that subject it is hoped that the emi- nent member of the Fizcrinctum lec- turc bureau will feel at liberty to employ brick bats, pine knots, hand spikes, barrel slaves, and the like; and to hit, kick, pull hair, bite and gouge, as freely and cncrgetically as he may wish, and with our assurance, too. thaf a> soon as he "hollers calf rope Squire Wm. Pringle and MT. Burton Riggs, whom we hereby designate as referees, will turn the cold water hose on MT. Porter and aJiburu thp sp1ucC
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
AS DIFFERENT AS NIGHT IS
 FROM DAY.

Senator Dolph, of Oregon, Is a Republican, and, like MT. Feather ston, of Arkansas, he is in accord with his party on the silver question. He is the only Senator from west of the Missouri River who voted for decentralization, and against free coinage.
 On the adoption of the conference report, which was the final passage of the bill, he said:
 intend to vote for thi, measure because think it Is a, different from free coinage ii. night s from day. l think the conference did well to make haste to report ,uch a measure, for it is very generally understood l that disagreement of the contcroc- might have led to the passage of a free coinagc bill.
 Here is seen the spectacle of a senator, whose vote, are supposed to reflect the sentiment of the people of his own State, at least, deiiantly announcing his intention to vote for the bill because it k as different from free coinage as night IS from day because il dcmonetizco silver, establishes gold as the single stand ard of values, reduces silver to the level of a commercial commodity. and creates a currency of lluCtuatlng or varying relative yaluse. by means of which the money operators will be enabled to speculate upon the honest labor and trade of the country. AL ready, since the passage of the law, the price of silver bullion has ad- yanccd from Sl to SIo7 per ounce. Even this nuctuation allows the money operators to eNtort from the Government cents per ounce, or S3l5, GOO per month, or s3, ISo, ,ooO per annum, on the ,jO0, ,0OO ounces required to be purchased monthly. And under this law, as we under stand it, the appreciation 0 fthe price of bullion may go to sl.29 per ounce before the Government can cease to buy.
 But with that variablencss in the relative value of this bullion and the circulating mediums, Mir, Feather ston, Powell Clayton's Representa- tive in Congres, or the Prescott Dis patch, Clayton's organ in Southwest Arkansas. may be able to show the farmer. of Arkansas, and especially those of Nevada county, who for l2 years past have been groping in the l.. l.. mirage, how they all can quickly and easily make fortunes for themselves. All they will have 10 do will be 10 buy iew thousand ounces
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of silver bullion now while it can be had at sI07 per ounce, hold it few week, until it advances to SI.29 per ounce, then sell it at that figure for bullion certificates, swap the certifi- cate- for gold. dollar for dollar, hold the gold awhile until bullion declines, then begin again. as before, and so on until they are able to ride in q Tally-ho coach and have champagne every day for dinner. Having ad- yOcatcd and voted for the placing of these advantages for money-getting within thc reach of the farmers of Arkansas. the Dispatch and MT, Fea'hcr-teu. Clayton organ and Congressman. ni!Irerhap. insist that they all ought to get rIch a- here it. lu-trated
 Fcather-ton i, a great man. The Dispatch i> great paper. And as it is conceded on all sides that Clay ion know, 2 good thing when he sees it. t may be safely assumed that he i- very proud of both his congressman and his organ.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
A DISAPPOINTMENT

Immediately following the state Conventions, Clayton |. L. State Centre Committee. without consult ing either the Democratic Committee or the Democratic candidates, ar ranged and published list of ap- pointments for public canvass of the State by Mir. Fizer, covering the entire time between that date and the day of the election. The tomrlittee'- reasons for publishing these appointments without consult ing the Democrats are manifest. In the first place the Committee is com posed of ofice-holding and office seeking scrubs, who are strangers to the courtesy which distinguishes gentlemen in all intercourse with each other. In the next place, they knew that MT. Fizer could not sue ccSsfully meet Gov. Eagle with his inyulnerablc pubhc and private record. and his complete array of in- controycrtible facts and figures in favor of Democracy and against Powell Claytonism. Consequently, it was desired on their part to have an appointment for each day until the elcction-with no occasional in tcrmissions of q day or two. when the Governor could return to his Of- flee and attend tO urgent public mat tcr.--so that his official duties would prevent him from being pre- eat at many of the appointments. In that case they could make capital of his absence, by charging it to personal unwillingncso, or mental inability. to meet MT. Fizcr.
 But in these calculations MT. Clay ton and the Committee are eNpcri- cncing great disappointment. The people are conforming and rchuking their discourteous and unfair treat mcnt of Gov Eagle and the Demo cratic Committee. Gov. Eagle is meeting MT. Fizer at nearly all of his appointments, and is proving himself more than a match for the boaoted and boastfuI little Latter Day Disciple of Powell Clayton and Poker Jack Mcclure.
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Pleasant Hill PickiDgs.

Weather hot and dusty.
 We are all about done work.
 Crops needing rain very badly.
 There will be singing at Pleasant IlilIthe thIrd Sunday in this month, by Mir. Brack Dcnby.
 MT. Editor, keep shaking the |, l.. Republicans l think they are '.ry near deal in old Taylor town. snip.
 picnic anl masonic installation Dj loI.y spring, the l1th. Plenty ot aruh for everybody. The follow. ing gentlemen were elected officers of Falcon Lodge, No. e, to-wit; Alex Brown, W NJ; G D Middle; brooks. senior warden; W G Her ring junior warden; J D Reasons, treasurer; j I Wicker, secretary; l. D Warmack, senior deacon; J I Meador, junior deacon; Wilson Culwcll, Chaplain; W B Carroll and J A Rogers, stewards; T J Embry' sentinel.
 Success to the PICAYUNE.
 JoHSNY GERMAN.
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BEWARE THE FRAUD.

There i, a malicious, purpose in the cry raised by Powell Clayton and Poker Jack Mcclure. through their Filcr organs aud stGmpers, for a free ballot and fair count. There |, entirely too much of it. It is out of all proportion to the number and magnitude of the election frauds that have been committed under Demo cratic rule. IL k too inconsistent with their own former practices. In fact it entirely ignores the recon struction epoch when, with Clayton as Governor and Mcclure a, Chief Justice of the supreme Court. clcc- ton frauds were reduced tO fine art, and perpctratcd in every county. if not indeed in every township, in the State. II i~ not sincere. IL ls q >tratagcm II k intended to be the foundation for ra~caIltleS to iolloW' IL is To throw the people off their guard And then when that is done, the plan i, to steal some ballot boxes, stuff some, and pcrpctratc other out ragcs, and charge it all on the Dem crats, Tor political capital, and aN prclcNt> for contests
 lo guard against the con>umma- ton of such infamy the Democratic committee of each county should ap- point a sufficient number of reliable men in each precinct to watch and protect the polls from the moment they are opened until the ballots are counted, the certificates signed, and the result announced.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
Lancburg Leaflets.

Crops are suffering for rain badly.
 In some place, there has been no rain to do any good, in six weeks. Consequently crops are almost ruined.
 Mr David Bolls, of Bingen, Hampstead Co.,. was down Saturday and sunday. Dave has host of friends here who are always glad to meet him.
 Rev Fletcher Evans and wife stopped over for services al New Salem sunday. They were cn routc to Prescott. where they will spend a few weeks for health
 Prof. smith teacher of the school al Mi Pi-gah has been quite sick for some days was better Sunday. but will be unable to resume hi, school for another week.
 The funeral sermon of Mr.. Mar. @aret BoIlS was preached hy the pastor, Rev. <. A. Hill. at New Salem. sunday. Rev Alex Avery. who was expected to preach the funeral, was, owing To feeble health. unable to be on hand
 MT Newton Murry. while clearing q few days ago. found q rattlcsnakc lu small tree L. or 2O feet from the ground; it wa, feet in length and had ! ratlIcs and button. II wa, c"lIed up in the tree. it was thought to catch squirrels
 Guy Nelson and Judge Rolsu4op passed down the road Monday. r,c- Numabjl on an clectioaccrine lrip. From what can learn the |. I's are putting in good time are leay- Ing no stone unturned in behalf of thelr ticket. It behooyes us to kecp "nr eyes open and be mp and loino or we may possibly get left vet
 Oar good looking old bachelor achoolmaNtcr, Jim Hill Gas he re- quests me to call him don't like to be called profe,sor) tells me he had the pleasure of hearing some inter csun@ speeches by Gov.(D Nor wood X Co.,, al Lacl>land Sprino, saturday, and stated that possibly nc m'2.' 2i'" u> through ibo PicA. , M s'"r ideas that h, p.i led ''''''''h. Goop ldrk.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
4 DANGEROUS PROPOSITION.

In their speeches Ia Lackland >priug7 last Saturday. Dr. Norwood and NIT. Buchanan. Powell Clayton : Fizcritc candidates for Senator and Representative announced them -ciye. strongly in favor of consolida- ting the State and Congressional elections. lIamby and White. the Democratic candidates. are unalter- ably opposed to the proposition, and Mir. White .o declared himself in hi, speech al the same time and place. They base their objections upon the Democratic principle of the right of local -cli-goycrnmcnt The election at which all State and cOun- ty officers are elected occurring on q separate day. the people. through their own chosen local authorities. have the absolute management and control of it. without the possibility of Federal interference. But if the state Legislature -honld be foolish enough -traitorOu7 enough. we think we should sag-tO amend the law 70 as to require both elections 10 be held on tue same day and at the same polling places, and Congress should pas, the bill now pending for Federal control Of the Congressional elections, or any other law for that purpose. the management and con trsl Oi the elcctiOn. for state and county officers would be thereby taken from the people and vested In Federal courts appointed by the President for fife, and not accounta- blc to the people for any tyranny they or their supervisor. might in- nict or any outrage they might com init. No matter how unjust. difficult CT ubnOxlou. the rule. prescribed for the conduct of the election might be; no matter how unjust. tyrannical, or fraudulent the registration of voters might be; no matter how corrupt, oycrbcaring, dishonest, or personally obnoxious, the township election of- Gcers might be; no matter how un- fairly or dishonesty the count of the ballot, might be made. or how false l ly the returns might be certified. the people would have absolutely no re- dress. In the event of such con- solidation, and the passage of such Federal election law, the people could prepare to kiss their hands to their liberties. Compared to the risk of such calamity, the matter of the expense of the state election is aofhiag'
 ! Dr. Norwood and MT. Buchanan not only favor the consolidation of the elections, but they also advocate the passage of the Federal election law.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
Nillisfille Warblings,

Some sickness among children. Farmers needing rain in our neighborhood.
 MT A W Moncrief and wife. o, Prescott, are visiting relatives in our neighborhood.
 Oh, pshaw, hush boys, hush! J. T. Wicker Is working out that ugly cotton on the road.
 There was several candidates at the picnic Thursday All hope to see the Promised Land in September l guess some will be like Moses never get over the River.
 Will the Dispatch please tell us why Mr. Anonette did not get the nomination for county and probate jHd4e when the Union Labors met in convention at Mt Moriah.
 DIc DorUx.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
THE PREACHERS sLANDERED.

On Thursday night the candidate for Prosecuting Attorrey. J. H Me Collum and Guy Nelson. together with others. spoke at Mt. Zion church. near Holly Springs. and we learn from parties present that MT. Nelson said. among other things. that 1t is well known all the preachers are Democrats. and that the reason they are is because 1t i3 matter of bread and butter with them. That is 10 say they are afraid to vote their real sentiments. lest their members, most of whom are Dem ,cra--. f.fu,c to support them.
 Now. we ask in all sincerity. i, moi thi, q slur and slander that all honest men will resent: Mr. Nelson thus charge impurity and hypocrisy upon our preachers. without regard to de- nomination. Can any good man support for office any man Cor party) that thus tric, to disgrace and de grade the chosen minister, of God :: We think not Language i. too weak to express our condemnation of such utterancc. as that made by MT Nelson. Intelligent and indig- nant voters will sternly rebuke such uuwarrantable charges on the l>t of September, and bury forever such q boiifician
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

To live or not to live Is question when annually confronts the residents of our low lands and swamp districts. Take Cheat ham'- Tasteless Chill Tonic and live to dles e noblcr ,,cath than by commonplace chlll For sale by Hugh Moncric'.
 Wolf's Acme Backing, the very best shoe polish, at W. l.. Gaines Sons shoe shop, Buy sample bot tie.
 Headaches and backachcs are forerunnef, of ehill- and fever. Commence using once Cheatham'- Chill Tonic. Free rom poisons, pleasant and cured guaranteed rV' sale by Hugh MonericC.
 For books, organs, pianos, sew ing machinss, marble toombstone'' etc, call on or write the ManufacF ercrs' agent, A. MoSSoN'
 Prescott, Ark
 l have moved my barber shop U better quartcrs-up next to the ne" brick of the Foster X Logan hoN' Co. Will be glad to serve the P"V' lie. Bon LASGfoRp'
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
Emmet Etchings.

Health good.
 still hot and dry.
 Miss Lula Harwood is visiting her aunt. Mrs. J. w Thompson, this week.
 The revolving swings were here on picnic day.
 Pleasant Ridge sunday school was, l think. fully represented at the picnic.
 There va. a large crowd of people from Prescott and Hope at the pie nie Saturday.
 We had only nine lemonade stand, on the ground Saturday. All seemed to do a good business.
 Protracted meeting commenced at this place Saturday night. conducted by Rev. !. D. Whitesides. assisted by Reys. J. II. Gold and T. II. NiHson.
 We held our township convention last Saturday with a small turn out, .JL McGough and W A shell re- ceiyed nominations for ! P. ti B Johnson for constable. \ good ticket
 Don't the L. L. P's think that q county clerk will have anything to do in case We are allowed one; it seem. >o. if We are allowed to judge from the incompetent material that they have chosen to take the census,
 We expect to have our barbecue the 5rd Saturday in August. Hope all true Democrats will iend help ing hand. We exuect and will en- deayor to have some of the best speaker, in the State present on that day
 W.th such men as Hood and Por- ti, at the head ot the ticket. our sue cess at the coming election k q set tied fact, for the news comes to us every day of some one coming over 10 our ranks. True Southern blood will hot stand such q, was done in Prescott not long since; let white folks eat hy themselves and dirty Indians by themselves. There is some good men in the L. l.. r. that are ready to resent such insults to our lady friends, l have heard of some that will quit the party on that account To all such We give q cordial welcome
 There was the largest crowd pres cnt last Saturday that We have ever seen al a gathering at this place -- was larger than we expected. Good order was maintained throughout the day. Hope that all got enough to cat-did the best we could. The program was changed some kNcr- else, were opened with prayer by Rev II W Brooks, of IIope ,pcechc. were then made hr the following: Rev j II Gold. of Washington, Mes-ro. CuHo and Livingston. Of HoPeveu, Ligh.foot and Riggs. of PleJ,au Ridge. Robert McNwaju. of Enmct, and Rev l II Nin,on. of Spring Hill. The addresses were mostly to the children. but there was plenty said for the older ones. if they will only accept what they heard.
 DAWo,Lt>.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
HoneayilIe Happenings.

Dry. dry.
 Crops good. through some ho,, worms in the cotton. 'i
 W $ Mcdaniel is visiting in piLo county. this week. "e
 Several picnics around. the noe, week. Those who attended reno,, plenty to eat. '
 Miss Politics is a charming ba,lo this season; the whole male ponnl. ton seem to see something in ba, charms. '
 The prospect for a grand yicto,r for Democracy this fall, gets brigbis, and brighter every day. The r L, Republican combination has man. odds to overcome. The double mar, machine they've been running b.s brought them into disrepute. The L. l.. lining is so threadbare that i, won hide Republican hideouspess hence their dilemma.
 \ great deal of complaint is beiDr lodged against Pap" -Postmaster. Radical-Grayson in not sending m, the mail promptly, as the law directs Sometimes one of the Prescott papers gets to IIoneaviIIe after it ia two weeks old, and sometimes ii does not arrive n all. The two ot. fees are only about lj miles apart Guess Pap, can send out the Dis. patch and the Register, as we hear no complaint on that score.
 FELIN GRI-NnY.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

In primary election Saturday. the Democrats of Pulaski county decided to put out a straight party ticket, thus defeating the efforts of t. L.'s and Republicans, to ja- duce them to join in getting o'' a compromise tickc,. We trust 'A" Democracy al our capital city Ni. now go to work aul put oat | z g',.. ticket and elect it.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

The Republican and Union Labor bo~Sc. of this Judicial Circuit are cross-lif.ing for each other with the same -loyc and affection that characterize the Clayton-Fizer com bination in the state. The RepuoIl- can posse, on tbei. part have noml- mated Judge Mi,ehel for Circuit Judge. and endorsed Guy Nelson for Prosecuting Attorney. The |, l.. bosses on their part have nominate d Mir. Nelson for Prosecuting Altor- ney. and endorsed Judge Mitchell for Judge. And the pe"V.e.on their part. arc saving wood But DO one ,h,u,i bc dcIuleI into 'be belief tha, because they are saving wood now. they are going to saw wood forever. Let everybody be patient until election day
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Clayton had his Republican Legis- Iaturc to pass q general amnesty bill, pardoning all of his tools and pets who murdered, robbed, and plum dered our people just prior to 1868. He disfranchised whole counties, thus robbing good men of their ballots.
 Yet this same Clayton and his masquc, the l.. l.. F., now cry out for free ballot and fair count. As an exchange well says, Satan might as well come back to the world and preach on the siufulness of sin.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

In this issue we publish the open. frank and manly addrc-, Of Hon. R. E, Williams, Democratic nominee for Circuit Judge. Every honest voter should read and digest it. and then he can not help voting for Mr. WllIoma, a> it will convince all that. should he be elected, he will make an efficient. non-partisau Judge
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

We have no doubt that Clayton 7, Fizerine'um organs and bosses are both griercd amt cnragod To hear that the Democrats of Tennessee have nominated the President of the Farmers Alliance for Governor. In the estimation of the Clayton organ, and bosses, this douhtIca, make. the Tennessee Democrat, a good deal mcancr than the common. everyday Democrats of other States.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

The Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, K offering several nice prizes to persons guessing nearest the ma jorlty of the successful candidate for Governor, in the coming election. The guessing so far ranges from ten to forty thousand tor Eagle.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

While editor of the News. at Forest City, four years ago Rev. x. B, Fizcr (J. L1-RcpubIicau can didatc for Go1crnor) bitterly opposed thirdparty in Arkansas. We learn this from the Scarcy Beacon, who say, he ably chanpioncd the Democracy in lS8G. Bat thi, show, the consistency of the man about q, much a- any Union Labor itc k expected to have.
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Let no sincere advocate of free ballot and fair count be deceived, Powell Clayton's appeal therefor is but another instance of Satan preach ing righteousness. Those who really wish to see free ballot and fair count must watch the polls.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
contcSt.

Congress is dragging itS weary length along, doing nothing. There are many abscntccs. No conclusion reached yet as to when it will ad- joara. Ah3.t alt'.1t i, being done k to pas, special pension bills.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24

We can say to the rest of the gang that they have no room to laugh, and it Is downright mean of them to do it. The people have for some time had them all in just as profuse cold sweat as Mr. Porter had him. And as for them. as well as for him, the worst s yet to come
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
A Capitalist of Texas.

BrE>rr lrN. Junc22. lnS7. Mr A. k. Hawkes.. F;nrcn years ago hou1e lpu .4.,,.. "i spget",.a-. aad d#.jD- a. these veal l think iIa my ,l4la h., no. iaiIcl al 1t.a, stIi uac the same glss~"-, and they suit me |, Ncil a- ever. My age.l,upv Gi ywr-.
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 President BorucJ Blah. All eyes fitted and fit guaranteed at Hugh Moncrjef'> drug store.
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Clayon'a dcnunciation of ballot hoN frauds k conspicuous eNamitr of thc devil rchuking sin. DrA"- clats must stand guard at the i'n' from the moment they are opon".I until the ballots arc counted, the - turns certified, and the vote ae. nounCei.
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BUSINESS NOTICE.

As will be absent a considerable portion of the time during the next two months, Hon. F.. F.. White will assist in the editorial conduct of the PicAYrNE, beginning with issue of June ith. His contributions will be marked thus
 j. N. GARDNER.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-07-24
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