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Nevada County picayune., 1891-01-29
WHITES ELECTION BILL.

The most important legislation the present Legislature is called upon to enact is an improved election law. Several bills for this purpose have been introduced already. That of
 Hon. E. E. White, of this county, is
 being favorably received. Below we give some newspaper comments, and summary of his bill:
 The election bill introduced in the House by Mr. White, of Nevada county, is modelled after the best. form of the Australian law, without the registration feature. In it's pro- visions as to the form of ballot and manner of holding elections it is sim
 liar to the bill offered by MT. Sevier, of Lafayette. It covers more ground, however, than MT. Sevier's bill does. It provides that each organized polit- ical party may appoint one election witness for each polling place, who shall be furnished a seat at the judges table, and allowed to see and hear everything that may be said or done in the polling room. This wit ness should take no part in the con- duct of the election, or in any wise obstruct or interfere herewith, and shall be sworn, like the judges and clerks, never to disclose the vote of any elector. The bill also provides that the election officers shall not separate or leave the polling room until they have counted the ballots, certified the returns, and proclaimed the result at the door. It does not propose any change in existing laws relating to the appointment ot cleo tive officers, and does not repeal any existing laws except such as are in- consistent with the bill. All the pro- visions of the bill are plain and sim pie, and ample provision is made for their enforcement. The author be- lieves that it will insure perfectly free and fair elections, correct counts of ballots, and truthful certliicauons of returns, and that under its opera ton the occupation of election bosses, heeers, intimidat0rs and boodlcrs will be destroycd.- Little Rock Gazette.
 Hon. E.. F.. White, of Nevada, chairman of the House committee on elections, has introduced bill for the enactment of the Australian sys- tenn, as far as possible in thls State. It does not provide for registration and IS believed to be in perfect har- mony with the constitution. Mir. White is one of the most capable men of the General Assembly and Democrats may well afford to follow where he lcads.- Batesville Guard,
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Have an Eve to Your Eyes.

How few think of the value of good eyes, till they begin to fail How many have failing eyes and don't know it, or if they know It, are ashamed to make it known! or those who wear spectacles, how few have them to fit, or suit their eyes :! And how few know that an imperfect fit injures the eye? We have for several years made a speciality of the eye, it's study and treatment, and for twelve months have made a speciality of testing and fitting fine glasses by the aid of the Johnston Dioptric Eye Meters. We guaran- tee fit, and perfect satisfaction, and when this is done, with good pebbles, the eye not only ceases to fail, or as is said, ''go from you," but the sight generally improves. To all who wish to know if their glasses lit their eyes, and to those who have never worn glasses, and want to know whether they need or would be benefited by the use of glasses, we offer a free examination. Specta- cles of all kinds furnished at reason able rates. Respectfully,
 k. l.. HINTON, NJ. D.
 Prescott, Ark.
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LAID ASIDE.

Monday the Senate laid aside the Aldrich's closure rule, and took up the apportionment bill. This is an- other victory for the Democrats, aided by few Western Republicans, against the Force bill. But the bill is not dead yet, and may be taken up at any time by majority vote of the Senate, as it was only laid aside. In the vote to lay it aside there was only one majority, and, but for the absence of one Republican impaired, if would have been defcated-Stan- ford was absent without being paired.
 Many influences are being brought to bear to defeat the Force bill. Ouitc a number of the most iniluen- tial Republican papers are fighting It continually, and northern capitalists, headed by Jay Gould, are doing all they can to prevent it's final passage. In view of the fact that the Force bill is a thrust at the South, and would be stigma upon 1t, likely to prevent immigration to it, the Legls- latures of number of these States, now in session, have by resolutions passed, said they would not appro- priate any money to make display, or have anything to do with the Worlds Fair at Chicago, in 1895, if this infamous bill is passed.- Among such States are, Texas, Ar kansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Ala bama, and others. We applaud their timely action.
 In the freedom of the ballot lies the liberties of our people, and the Force bill, if passed, might destroy this freedom. Then every means that the mind can invent should be brought to bear to prevent it's
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FROM LITTLE ROCK.
LITTLE RocK, Jan'y 27, 1891.

LITTLE Rock, Jan'y 21, 1891.
 Editor PICAYUNE:-The Legisla- ture is well organized, and is making good progress in the first stages of legislation. No bills of general i'm pOrtance have yet been passed, but several such are on second and third reading in each house.
 Among the bills that are regar ded as certain to pass are those for the Australian election law, for separate cars and waiting rooms for whites and blacks, and to allow all creditors of failing merchants to share pro rata in the assets, whether the failure culminatcs in assignment, attachment or sale.
 The bill to appropriate 100000 for the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893, has been postponed until Congress takes final action on the Force bill. If the Force bill be- comes n law, it is entirely safe to say that the Arkansas Legislature will not appropriate cent for a State ex- hibit at the Exposition. On the oth- CT hand it is equally certain, l think,
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Returned to his First Love!
Mr.. Price Cantley, whom everybody in Prescott and vicinity knows, has been com missioned by the owners of the
 BlakelY Stock of Merchandise

to sell, and to sell quickly, every dollars worth of goods in the house. Prices have been reduced below the original cost on many items, while every article will be sold far below any price ever before known in Prescott. A large assortment of fine dress goods has just been added and have filled in with new lot of staple dry goods and shoes. Gentlemen in search of wearing ap. parel cannot fail to find what they want in this stock. We are selling
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Don't be a clam-buy your furni- ture of J. P. Dutlie, of Hope, who is almost giving away bedsteads, chairs, etc., etc.
 Ladies wraps, all styles, at half the former price, at the Blakely Bankrupt Sale.
 Mathew Armstrong, of Crofton, Ky, now In his seventieth year, says he has been trou- bled with diarrhpa every summer as far back as he can recollect. He has in his time used many medicines, but none equal to Chamberain's Colic, Cholera and Diarr- hna Remedy. This remedy is prompt in its effects. can always be depended upon, and when reduced with water is pleasant to take. Children do not object to taking it. For sale by J. 0. Howell.
 Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is perfect malarial liver tonic and blood purifier, re- moves biliousness without purging. As pleasant AS lemon syrup. It is as large as any dollar tonic and retails for 50c. To get the genuine, ask for Groves. For sale, wholesale and retail, by Hugh Moncricf.
 MouNrcALM, TEXAS, Sept 13, 1888. ! Paris Medicine Co., Paris, Tenn:
 Dear Sirs-Big demand for your Taste less Chill Tonic. am out haven't a bottle in the house. and a dozen or more calls for it every day. Send at once, care St. Louis, Arkansas X Texas railroad, one gross Groves Tastelcss Chill Tonic.
 Respectfully, D. NJ. BLACKBuRN. For sale, wholesale and retail, by Hugh Moncrief.
 Malaria produces weakness. general debil. ity, biiousness, loss of appetite, indigestion and constipation. Groves rasteles. Chill Tonic removes the cause which produces these troubles Try it and you will be de- lighted, 10 cts. To get the genuine, ask for Groves. For sale, wholesale and retail. by Hugh Moncricf.
 Dr. A. T. Doll, who has been in the prac tice of medicine at North English, Iowa, since 1863, says he often prescrbes Chamber lains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhra Remedy. because he knows 1t to be reliable. For sale by J. Q. Howell.
 MT. Price Cantley visited Hope friends sunday.
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that if the Force bill is defeated, liberal appropriation will be made.

that if the Force bill is defeated, liberal appropriation will be made
 The Treasury trouble is receiving the serious attention of the Legisla- ture. All that the St. Louis RePuo- lie and Memphis Commercial have published concerning Treasurer Woodruff's shortage is true, and, as I understand. is admitted by the late Treasurer himself. The shortage is understood to be S96 300. The ex- planation is that Treasurer Woodruff loaned the money to a man named Godbold. who invested it in two large plantations in Jefferson county. l do not believe word of this myself. I believe that Woodruff fnrnishe ed the money to Godbold to be invested in the plantations for their mutual beneft-in other words, that they went into co-partnership to carry on the business of cotton planting on large scale with the States money and in Godbcld's name. The devel- opments also show that Maj. Wood ruff has made some investments ln Little Rock real estate in his own name. Great surprise is expressed here that Maj. Woodruff should have loaned any money to Godboid, or gone into collision with him in any way. Godhold is described here as "plunger"-a thigh roller Tn swell socicty-an habitual wearer of spike-tail coats and dancer of the German.
 The special joint committee ap- pointed to investigate the Treasury has begun work. The investigation will be thorough and complete. It IS said that the sureties on the late Treasurer's bonds will make the shortage good as soon as the amount is definitely ascertained, and that the State will lose nothing. The bonds are believed to be good for ten or even twenty times the amount Of the shortage. But the feeling in the Legislature is that whether the short age is made good or not, the law should be enforced.
 There is great deal of sickness among the members. Four days ago fully fourth of them were too sick to occupy their seats, and there is scarcely we'll man in either house. One death has occurred, that of Senator w. R. Hardy, of Ouach- ita, who was well known Tn Nevada county, where he lived for many years. His funeral was attended by a joint committee of three Senators and three Representatives.
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His Daughter Suffered from
 Eczema.

My daughter suffered for five years with an attack of chronic ecze- ma that bafled the treatment of all the best practitioners, l then con cluded to try q course of Swifts Specific (S. $. S.), She began to improve from the first dose, and be- fore she had completed the second bottle the irritation had disappeared, and she is now well and enjoying un- cxcelled health. These are plain and simple facts, and l will cheer fully answer all inquiries, either in person or by mail.
 Y. NAUGHAN, Druggist,
 Sandy Bottom, Va.
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If Vice President Morton refuses to hear a Democratic Senator in de- fence of his rights under the rules of the Senate, there are enough Demo- cratic Senators to prevent him from being heard by any Senator. If then they are suspended" in accordance with Tory precedent in the House of Commons, the Republican party will be finally suppressed next year. rSt. Louis Republic.
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Notice to Contractors.

Separate sealed proposals are invited and will be received by the undersigned com missioncrs, at the office of the circuit clerk, in Prescott, mp to 10 o'clock a m., on the 2Sth day of February, 1891, for the follow ing repairs and improvements on the court house in Nevada county, viz: Stopping a leak in the room, replacing glass in the front door of the court room, fixing windows in court,grand jury and petit jury rooms, and the clerks and sheriff, offices, repairing one chimney and building q brick vault, spcciti- cations of which are now on file in said clerks office,
 The contract will be let to the lowest re- 'ponsble bidder therefor, and contractor will be required to enter into bond with ap- proved security, torthe faithful performance ot said work and its completion by July l, 1891. Payments for said repairs will be made nj the next term of the county court after their completion and acceptance.
 The right to reject any and all bids that may be made for said repairs is retained by commissioners. When bid is accepted said commissioners will enter into Il contract with the bidder. GEo. CuRlsroPHER.
 !. NJ. DENSfAN,
 J. NJ. AUXER,
 Jan'V 27, lS9l Commissioners
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The Memphis Appeal Avalanche


 one of the very best newspapers pub lshed in the South, says: 1.-The re- election of Senator Jones by the Ar kansas Legislature yesterday was the natural result of absolutely faith ful public service. Both Messrs. Jones and Berry have distinguished themselves ny their assiduous devo- ton to public duty. No State in the Union has an abler representa- ton on the floor of the United States Senate. They are hard working men, always at their posts, and com- mand the entire respect of their colleagues.
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Democratic Senators have been able to prevent the passage of the Force bill in the Senate so far, but it may be passed as amended any day. The strange thing about this infa- nous measure is the fight Harrison 
 is making to have it become a law, when it will divide and ruin the Re- publican party; but he seems to think on its passage depends his only chance of securing denomination for a second term.
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You run no risk. All druggists guaran- tee Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to do all that the manufacturers claim for it. War ranted, no cure, no pay. There are many limitations. To get the genuine. ask for Groves. For sale, wholesale and retail, by Hugh Moncrief.
 FoR SALE.-A business house on West Main street in Prescott, at a big bargain, never vacant, pays over 30 per cent per annum in rents. l am oblige to have money. See me at once. J. II. kERSHAW.
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In the special election for an Asso- ciate Justice of the Supreme Court, held Monday, there was very small turn out all over the State. There was no opposition to Judge W, W. Mansfield. who was elected.
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The Arkansas Legislature is still hard at work. In another place we publish an interesting article headed ''From Little Rock" giving details of legislative work.
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Besides having more navlgable streams than any other State, Ar kansas enjoys the distinction of be- ing the best timbercd of any State of the Union, Sl per cent of it's whole area being wood land. The total acreage is 2S, 1000 ,000.
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We notice several of our exchanges carrying advertisement of Empire Watch Co.,, sent out by Wm. Allen, (advertising agent) of New York, Allen is a fraud and will not pay, as we can testify from experience after running this adv. three months.
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Henry NJ. Cooper, collector of in ternal revenue, has been elected chairman of the Republican State executive committee, to succeed Powell Clayton, who resigned.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-01-29

Balloting for U. $. Senators is go- Ing on in Illinois and Kansas. In Illinois there has been a dead lock for over week, and in the Kansas Legislature the same result. In both States Alliance men hold the balance of power. It is said to be certain that Ingalls, will be defeated in Kan sas, and Palmer's chances remain about as heretofore in Illinois.
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Tuesday, the 27th, Judge W. A. Pcffer, an Alliance man, was elected to the U. $. Senate to succeed John J. Ingalls,, by the Legislature Of Kansas. Democrats assisted m downing Ingalls,.
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In England and other parts of Europe horseshoes are now in use made of cowhide instead of iron. It is claimed this shoe is much lighter than the iron one, lasts longer, and the hoof of horses wearing them never split.
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George Bancroft, the great hlsto- rian, died at ripe old age, on the l7th inst. He was noted man oi letters and his name and fame will outlast times ileeting moments.
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Never judge a man by his appear ance, says an exchange. A shabby old coat may contain an editor, while the man wearing a high-toncd plug hat and supporting dude cane, may be delnouent subscriber.
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It is the Best.

1 have used Swift's Specific for cleansing the blood of impurities, and find it to be the best in the market. It not only purilies the blood, but is a most excellent tonic, and builds up the general health promptly. J. MrNpAY,
 Ltchficld, Ill.
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\ man who has practicod medicine for 10 years, ought to know salt from sugar; read what he says.
 TpLkDO, O.. January TO- lSNs. MeSsrs, r. j. Cheney X CO,-tirntlemrn ,-I have been in the general practice of medicine for most iU years, and would say that in Yli my prac ticT and experience have ncyef SHrn preparation that 1 could prescribe with as much coBhdrncc of success aS csn Halps Catarrh Cure, manufactured by you. Have prescribed 1t a great many times and ifs effect Is wonderful. and would say in con elusion that have vel to find \ case of Catarrh that t would not cure if they soald take 1t accord ing to directions. Nours truly,
 l., l.. GOKSrCH, NJ. n. Ofhcr. ei5 summit St.
 We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of eatarrh that cannot be cured by taking lials Catarrh Cnre. F.J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Prupreturs se-sold by druggists, ;oc
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 THE PICAYUNE,
 Prescott, Ark.
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The Missouri Legislature, as well
 as that of Arkansas and several oth- CT States, has under consideration an improved election law similar to that of the Australian secret system. In a few years large majority of the States of the Union will have in op- eration an election law of this kind
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In''iaasp'> Lc"i>'r,Ice is eminent ly correct in calling upon Congress for an amendment to the Consttu- ton of the United States providing for the election of l.. $. Senators and President and Vice President by popular ballot We most heartily favor thiS
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Swifts Specific is entirely ycge- table medicine, which has ever cured blood poison, scrofula, blood humors and kindred diseases. Send for our book on blood and skin diseases mailed free.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC CoMrANY.
 Atlanta, Ga
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Among the Republican journals opposed to the scheme for the gov ernment to indorse Sl00, ,0O0, ,000 Nicaraguan canal bonds, are the St, Louis Globe Democrat and Buffalo Express. Democratic papers every where oppose it as big steal and .,,;,llo
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Jan'y 7, 1891.
Evening journal., 1891-01-05
A FlckLE SINGER.

The tune that the Morning News wa.
singing on Saturday IS very good tune
but the News is not a steady singer. Il,
voice wobbles and its backbone IRE
quen.ly fOps down in general collapse
It has already begun to quibblo and
object 70 the recommendations it made
on Saturday as follows.
The new Legislature which will BE-
organized on Tuesday next has bette,
opportunity TO serve the people OF this
state than any that has met ia Dover foi
long time. For the first time the
Democratic party shows signs or tskino
an Affirmative position in regard 10 4
constitutional convention-what kind II
an Affirmative position Is not clear-and
Of backing down from the costly aud
disreputa Die custom Of using the county
tax offices as party machines There are
members Of the Legislature OF both
parties TO whom the people are looking
with confidence to utilize these changes
In Democratic opinion for the permanent
good Of the state.
II the Republican uartisans. who are
simply spoils-hunters and triHina
demagogues, will keep away IL the Rig-
gins whip aud the Bach Bradford espoin-
age are not used to deter the Republi
can members, the reforms mentioned
will be effected
The Democratic platform and the
Democratic leaders have advocated re
forms which should meet the approval OF
all good citizens Of all parties. The
reforms and changes will be proposed
as the News says, but when they shall
have been proposed 1t will be interesting
to watch the News oppose them on one
or another quibble. On Saturday the
EVENING JOURNAL published an epitoms
of the reforms proposed by the Demo-
Gratis and this morning the News began
its quibbling opposition thus:
1t will be seen that this bill is both
good and evil It is good wherever the
party interested is not concerned. and
irremediably bad wherever the Demo
cratic Executive Committee Of tbi,
county saw chance to make a grab fol
It's party.
The News Is in favor of reforms til
they are proposed then il is opposed e
them because they dc not defy the ''col.
ored man"
Evening journal., 1891-01-05

DIR MARY n. WALKER Intends to write
an essay giving her reasons why
Women Should Wear Trousers The
women who wear the trousers" seldom
care to bother about reasons. They
simply usurp the prerogAtives and let the
other fellow hunt around for the rea
sons. Dr. Mary's reasons are likely
hyglenic or psthetlc, but the others wear
the trousers to preserve discipline in the
family. The latter do not give reasons.
and ths former considerations do not az
fest the feminine mind. Bulwer stated
the case thus; "It was very happy mar
riAge as marriages go. Sir Peter Chill.
ingly had his way in great things and
great things happened once In three
years; Lady Chillingly had her way in
small things and small thugs happened
all the time. Hence il was happy mar
riage."
Evening journal., 1891-01-05
Grand Opera House.

The great aquatic drama Lost in New
York. will be presented for the first
time In this city ut the Grand OpePs
House this evening. The play is one oi
the greatest money successes Of the
season and comes highly recommended.
A river Of real water, a genuine steam
boat, carrying a score OF passengers, al
full speed, are among the real
istis features Of the production.
The company carries special seen
cry which requires two special
baggage cars TO transport The special
sets are, the East river by moonlight.
Grammercy Park, Randsll's Island In
sane Asylum. New York city by moon.
Hight and Blsekwells Island. The
production is under the direction Of
General William B. Barton, late mana
ger OF the Bijou theatre, New York city.
and the California TheStre, San Fran
cisco
Evening journal., 1891-01-05
Acnaamx. of Mnalr

The fouF-act melodrama ''The Boy
Tramp" in which Madame Neuville and
Augustin Neuville have been very sue
cessful will ba presented by them at the
Academy Of Music the first three evenings
this week. Among other fine scenic
effects will be the Brooklyn bridge and
the vision showing the Passaie river by
moonlight. Madame Neuville deserv es
much credit for her finished acting.
Her maniac mother, in the cell scene in
the third act, is piece of acting that is
rarely exeelled Augustln -Eeuvillei has
marked ability. bis comedy is somewhat
distinctive in type. but is thoroughly
enjoyable. while his limitations call for
many complimentary comparisons. The
supporting company Is a satisfactory enc,
the entertainment including sons very
good speciRlties.