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Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12
The Leader Still!
]. T. BROOKS 4 co.

Hard times and short crops cut no figure in
reducing our immense stock OF goods, nor effect
our low prices. The only double store, dry
goods and grocery rooms separate, in Prescott,
and largest and most complete stock of goods in
South Arkansas. We are constantly receiving
new goods, and keep no old, shoddy shelfworn
stuff to sell at so-caled bankrupt prices. Sell
choice new goods at lower prices. than some of
these "cheap' goods are sold at.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Alliance men keep up talk of q
third party-at least the politicians
and office seekers do. No party,
whether third party or not, can ever
amount to anything ia our free re-
public, when backed and run by
secret society. Such thing is not
in harmony with our surroundings
or institutions.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Somebody said that Mr.. Harri-
sons selection of ex-Gov. Foster, OF
Ohio, to be Secretary Of the Treasu-
~, indicated the adoption by the adj
ministration OF new Southern poll
cy, If one may judge by the nomi-
nation of the disreputable negro,
Jim" Hill, to be postmaster at
Vicksburg, Miss, the new policy is
shade or two blacker than the old
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Gunpowder tea (bcst) former price, - cts;
reduced to 10 cts.
English breakfast tea, former price, - cts;
reduced to 80 cts,
Pepper in grain, old price, 40 cts; reduced
to II cts.
Nutmegs, old price, 60 cts. per dozen, re-
duced to 10 cts.
Soaps. best, sc per bar, reduced to 4c.
Best spice old price, 40 cts per h.: reduced
TO Is cts.
Fancy china ware reduced 10 per cent.
Tinware at about your own price.
Boys French harps at for cts
Jews harps given away with gum cts.
Marbles (pewecs) 30 for cts.
Best rio coffee (green) for - cts. per ID,
Ground coffee, 20 cts, per pound.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Last week the Democrats of
Springfield, Ill.,, presented the 10l
Democrats in the Legislature, who
have so nobly supported Palmer for
L. S. Senator, with gold badges, one
side containing a likeness of Gen.
Palmer, the other the figures l0l.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

California, as well as Arkansas,
has just adopted a secret ballot sys-
TEN, patterned after the Australian
law. 1t will not be long ere all the
States will adopt this system-about
half OF them already have it, De-
mocracy has everything to gain and
nothing to lose by an honest, free
ballot.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

On our outside we publish about
half of the new election law just
passed by the Arkansas Legislature
will publish balance of it next
week. 1t will be well for our read
ers to preserve the two issues con-
tanning it, fer reference.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

The new States already have nick
names. Washington is the Chinook
State; North Dakota is the "Flick-
ertail" State; South Dakota is the
"Swingecat" State, and Montana is
the "Stubbedtoe" State.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

The Arkansas Legislature has been
at work on the penitentiary bill, Pu-
laski contested election cases, and to
extend the session thirty days. 1t
appears now that the convict lease
system will be continued for ten
wears longer.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

1t is apparent from the speeches
made at the Woman's Suffrage Con
vention at Washington, that the wo-
men of Kansas elected Senator PET
fer, the successor to Mr.. ingalls,.
How long have the women of Kansas
been voting?
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Now that Congress has adjourned
and the Force bill is dead, every
State should, by sufficient appro-
priation, make arrangements for a
suitable display at the Worlds Co.
lumbar Exposition at Chicago in
1000
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

In the investigation of the sugar
trust, by the New York Legislature
an expert accountant testified that
over eleven million dollars profit,
were realized last year.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Car Reed was rendered vote of
thanks, a. presiding officer of the
House, on March 4th, but no Demo
crat voted for it. Thus the 5lst
Congress died with Republican coat
of white wash.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Our choice for President and Vice
President, in 1892: For President,
Gray, Of Indiana for Nice-Presi-
dent, Whitney, of New York.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

k.@ pickle. ) cts. per dozen.
S,n.., caucy, 10 cts per To.
Poll, at Your own figures.
Lemons, 25c, per dozen.
Oranges. zoe per dozen.
irish potatoes, $40 per bushel.
Yeast powders, l1c per h., my own brand.
My name on every box and guaranteed
Macaroui, former price, zoe; now l0cts.
Mcuier chocolate, former price, 60 etc.; nov
80 cts.
Pure apple vinegar, former price 40 sts..
now - cts.
Glass moa,-cs jugs, former price, 20 cents,
now 10 cents.
Lamps, former price, 30 cts now 20 cts.
Accordcou-, formerprice, Is, now 81.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Little Rock has put out straight
Democratic municipal ticket, This
is a ) it should be, Our State Capt.
tai should be ruled by Democrats, as
we'll as the State.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Serious local floods have recently
occurred in several States, but the
father Of waters" has not yet
arisen to the danger line, or high
water mark.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

As the weeks 60 by it is becoming
more and more apparent that Cleve-
lands anti-silver letter has blasted
his prospects for the Democratic
nomination for President. Free sill
yer is too popular in the South and
West for the Democracy to nominate
a man opposed to the people
wishes in this important matter.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

The bill forming the Eighth Judi
cial circuit of the following coun-
ties, Clark, Nevada, Hampstead and
Miller, has passed the Legislature,
Certainly it will be solidly Demo
cratic. Judge Hearne, an able and
impartial jurist, will be our presid-
ipU Tudpp
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Delaware's State Treasurer, VIM.
Herbert, is charged with being de-
faulter to the extent OF $40 900.
Sin and depravity exist everywhere
on this earth, more or less.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

1t now seems that Palmer will be
Illinois Senator. Moore and Cock
rill, two of the +. NJ. b. A. men, an
nounced Tuesday that they would no
longer support Streeter because OF
promises and concessions he made to
the Republicans, and that they in
tended to vote for Palmer, on in
structions received from their con-
stituency. If they do SO. it will
elect Gen. Palmer.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

The Texas Legislature is still
wrestling with the railroad com
mission bill.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Senator Carlisle, of Kentucky, is
announced as in the race for the
Democratic nomination for President
in 1892,
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Whom Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorla
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

The Hot Springs Daily News has
been enlarged and greatly improved.
Mr.. J. l.. Wadley deserves the sue
cess he is achieving.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Remains of Emma Abbot, the
famous opera singer, were cremated
at Pittsburg, Pa, recently, in &C
cordance with her request,
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Swiit's Specific is entirely a ycge
table medicine, which has ever cured
blood poison, scrofula, blood humor'
and kindred diseases. Send for ouI
book on blood and skin diseases
mailed free,
SWIFT Specific COMPANY,
Atlanta, Ga
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12
Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hots, Caps and Furnishing Goods.

Our Dry Goods room is model of nice and
pretty goods for ladies, gents girls boys, child
rem and everybody. Can please you in quality
and price. 1t will pay you to call and examine
our large stock.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

! \ man who has practiced medicine for 20 years,
| ought to know salt from sugar, read what lac
! avs:
| TOLEDO, o., January 10, lSSs.
| Mc-sP.. i. j. Cheney Co.-t,enicmen !
have been in the general practice Of medicine for
most 80 years, and would say that in all my pTac-
1 tcc and experience have never seen preparation
nc cess as can Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured
! by you. Have prescribed il great many times
aud it, effect is wonderful, and would say in con.
clusiOn that have yet TO find . case OF tatarrh
that It would not enre II they would take It accord
ing TO directions. Yours truly.
l.. l.. GoHSl CIt, ". d.
Once 215 summit -.
We offer one Hundred Dollars reward tor any
case of catarrh that cannot be Cared by taking
Hairs CaiHrrh Cure +. J. CHENEY GO"
Toledo, Ohio. lruprictorS
Fo-Sold by druggists, ;jc.
Malaria produces weakness general dcbil.
ity, biiousness, loss Of appetite, indigestion
and constipation. Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic removes the cause which produces
these troubles Try it and you will be de-
islted 80 cts. TO ret the genuine, ask
for G.ovss Fer .ale wholesale and retail,
by Hugh Monerie{,
Down goes the price OF furniture,
j. Z. Dullle OF Hope, will for the
next 30 days, sell furniture lower
than ever before known in Arkansas.
Don't fail to see him before you buy.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Thanks to Hon. Thos. G. McRae
for complete set, well bound, OF
the Congressional Record, of the last
session of Congress.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Senator Worries, of Indiana, is re-
at Hot Springs.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12
Family Groceries, Feed Stuffs, Etc.

Our grocery room is full to Overlooking, with
everything for the sustenance of man and
beast Receive in car lots, corn, -four, oats,
hay, meat, moIasses and sugar; also receive
new staple groceries, canned goods, confecton-
cries, etc. Our low prices will satisfy all
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

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 Anncricf
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12
Have an Eye to Your Eyes.

How few think of the value Of
good eyes, till they begin to fail
How many have failing eyes ana
don't know it, or if they know 1t,
are ashamed to make it known! Of
those who wear spectacles, how few
have them to fit, or suit their eyes:
And how few know that an imperfect
fit Injuries the eye? We have for
several years made specially of the
eve, its study and treatment, and
for twelve months have made
speciality of testing and lifting line
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, Ego from YOU" but the
sight generally improves. TO all
who wish to know if their glasses fit
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 free examination. Specta-
Giles of all kinds furnished at reason
able rates. Respectfully,
K. l.. HINTON, Nj. ID.
Prescott, Ark
We predict for Cheatham's Tasteless Chill
Tonic an unprecedented success. The well
known reputation of It's manufacturers Is, OF
ITSELF an ample guarantee of its superior
merits. For sale by Hugh Moncrict.
FAIR WARNING.-All persons ow-
/ Ing the old firm of White Bros, will
save expense and trouble by calling
at once and settling. A word to the
wise is sufficient.
JSo. W. THOMPSON, collector.
ToMPKINs d GREE>ON, att Us.
! Our dear little daughter was terribly sick,
/ Her bowels were bloutqd as hard as brick
We feared she would die,
Till we happened to try
Pierce's Pellets-they cured her remarka
bly, quick
Never be without Plcrce's Pellets
in the house. They are gentle ant
effective in action and give immedi-
ate relief in cases of indigestion, bill
liousness and constipation. The,
do their work thoroughly and leave
no bad effects. Smallest, cheapest
easiest to take. One dose. Bes
Liver Pill made.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

SUBSCRIPTION, l.50 PER YEAR
Job Work Neatly executed.
Local notices l0c per line each Insertion
Sc per line to regular advertisers who run
them all the time.
pay All advertising payable monthly, OF
quarterly, unless otherwise agreed on. Ad-
dress all communications to
THE PICAYUNE,
Prescott. Ark.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

Tennessee will erect $50, 600
monument at Trenton, to the mem
DRY of the illustrious Davy Crockett.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

And thousand other articles TO
the next 30 days.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-03-12

60 at same low prices for
!. II. * ERSHAW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
ANNUAL DINNER or sOROsIs.

The members OF Sorosis enjoyed their annual dinner AZ
Delrnoncos YESTERDAY and afterwsd the ofceI' Tor n"
wear were Installed. live LONG tables. each lad with
covers for sixty were placed n the ballroom and about
these the club member, and thcr guests were seated
Mrs Ella Dioz Cymcr. the retiring president ani the
newly elected vceprrsdcnt at the head Of the middle
table. On her right sat Mrs Susan II. Anthony and
Mrs Sponord. Of Ws-hington. and at her left Miss
Florence Belganv Of London; Mr. Fnday Anderson
Professor Helen L. Webster. Of Wellesley College, Mrs
Mary Low Dicker-on aud Miss AGcne f.. Thompson. Of
the Woman, Club, Orange, y. j.
At the close Of the dinner Mrs. Clymer made her
farewell address, and Introduced the president 81
club Jennie r. Lolier who made cacefs speech
Jennie June Croiy the retiring hf't wee reSi-
dent Installed MIR. Cymc her su' sor and gave her
a handsome diamond PIN the GIT Of the club
Mrs I:uh q. Dclamlter Installed - second vice.
president and Mr.. Esther Herman third with Mrs.
hume (AlarCn Harand music. Mrs. sydney ~oscnicd.
Miss Hannah recording secretary, and the follow
ing charmcn OF committees Literature, Mrs Elizabeth
Wells Charlpncy; travel Mrs. LYDIA \. wood; Ihilan-
thropy Mrs. Laura ~ Palmer house and h0m" Mrs Ter
hume (Marion arandI music, Mr, SIDNEY s. Ro>cnfcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
WHY MR.. CROFT RESIGNED.

Washington, March Is (SpeclaD.-The resignation OF
the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Mr. Croft,
of Nebraska has been made the basis Of various ex
aggeraed stories about disagreements which have
arisen between the Commissioner and the secretary OF
the Interior 1t has been stated that secretary Noble
held up several decisions in land cases made by Mr.
Croft and that there good deal OF friction be-
tween the two officials. The fact is that Mr.. Groi
asked to be relieved from the trying abors OF tho
General Land Office account Of poor health, and NOT
on account Of any official unplcasantness secretary
Noble said to-day that he had not overruled or re-
versed any Of the decisions Of the Land Commissioners
" My relations with Mr. GrOf,' lie added, have al
ways been pleasant and friction whatever eAlStel
between u.s. The secretary also stated that he had
not vet been Informed officially Of Mr. Grofs resgna-
ton.
senator Paddock Of Nebraska, close PERSONA
friend of Mr. Croft said this afternoon Il wish you
would quote me as saying that the report fioatlnS
around Town that the secretary and the commissioner
were on bad terms is untrue in every paricuiar Inc
was "A case OF die quit, and Mr. t'rou resshed lOl
that reason only. There is not and never mas peeh
ANYTHING but friendly feeling between the TWO; No.,
The STAR which apparently does not thhh ny
Croft, health seriously impaired, prints pataeIaPn
th, evening announcing that the Land comm. II
likely 10 be transferred 10 n new tudgShp IN me 'Ou1
a Private Land Caims-an Ohce for winch ms expert
ence of the last two years has no DOUBT aaiii'"oH
fitted him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
4 FORTUNE FOR HOUELL OSBORN.

HE WILL PAY HIS HONEST DEBTS NOW. ALFRED
DE CORDOvA SAYS.
The Tvs that Howell Osborn. the son Of the wealthy
Wall street broker Charles j. osborn had fallen heir 10
a fortune by the death of his mother Mrs. Miriam A.
Osborn has caused little interest and gossip among
tho young mans friends and creditors In this city
Howell Osborn's large income from his fathers estate
has not by any means equaed his expenditure in
this country and in Europe, and he has become in
debted to the extent Of many thousands Of dollars
Among his principal creditors are Alfred Dc Cordova
the broker. Of No. "a Ncwst., and William L. STOW.
his former partner. who obtained judgment for
nearly 10000 against Osborn few months ago. to
cover borrowed sums, but failed to collect II.
It was said in the city yesterday by those wei
acquainted with the matter that Howell osborn will now
be heir TO at least S3,OOOOOo This includes the real
estate which the elder Osborn left to his widow during
her lifetime to 60 to her son at her death BcsiueS
the house 40. 557 Fifth ave, where Mrs Osborn died
on saturday Mr.. Osborn had fine country place at
Mamaroncck. which he called Tahoma" His money
he invested largely in excellent securities, which have
yielded good income and have increased the original
value Of the estate. Another prospective heir Is
"Ollic- Trowbridcc. age eight, daughter OF C. /.
Trowbridcc, the brother Of Mrs Osborn lie died
five years ago The little girl has always been
pet of her aunt and IS already entitled to 100000
by her fathers will.
As TO the way in which Howell Osborn will come
terms Of his mothers will not yet made public
OF the trustees appointed by Mr. osborn, who have
managed most Of the family property. the only sur
vivors are f.. : Chaplin and j. W. sterling III TINS
city, Mr. Chaplin is present in Florida and Mr.
Sterling when seen yesterday, declined to say any
thing regarding the Provisions of the will, or the
probable disposition Of the property.
Alfred de Cordova said IL can only speak OF Mr.
Osborn In terms Of the highest regard, as we have
always been good friends. / have no doubt that he
will nav every honorable debt. dollar for dollar with
interest as soon as he into possession OF his
property, although II IL too early now for any one ~
know how the money will come tO him.
Mrs Osborn noted for her generosity during
her lifetime. She gave dormitory 10 Yale University
some years ago. the whole gift being made 80 quietly
that the name Of the gver was not known until the
building was completed. She was devoted to her son
and often granted him Of money beyond the
provisions Of his income lie attended her constantly
during her last Hines, Mrs. O>bOrns sister. Mrs
Walker. has lived with her In this city Another sister
IS the wife Of W. H. Henriques. tho we'll known broker
whose daughter. Leila, Is married to Mr. Neam' Lon
don banker
The funeral will take place this morning at the homo
In Finhave. The burial will be In Greenwood Gene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
REASONS FOR THE GALENA'S TRIP.
NOTHING POLITICAL ABOUT 1T, AS HAS BEEN
ABSURDLY ALLEGED.


Tie report from Boston yesterday tnat the revenue
cutter Dexter her way 10 Gay Head 10 take
board the draft Of sailors WHO went take the
slOop-of-war Galena 10 Portsmouth ard bring them
back TO New-lork was err DneOus The Dexter simply
took a lot of provisions. bedding and other things
sary for the stranded sailors The officers and Will
remain at Gay Head until the Nina and GaenA
hoated. If that be done and In any case they
will rem in 10 the fittings and other property
that is OF any value The officers there are not under
the direction Of the officials at the Navy Yard here
will they be until their return, but they under
supervision and orders Of the Navy Department at
Washington.
some Of the anti-Admlnstration papers have taken
advantage OF the opportunity to condemn the Navy
Department for ordering the Gaena to be taken from
New. York TO Portsmouth, Navy Yard TO be fitted ont
for a cruise. They say that it was done wholly for
political purposes. The idea is absurd in itself and
the facts make it absurd The practice Of making
such transfers and equitable distribution OF the work
among the naval stations has been III vogue from the
time that a Navy was first begun. In the matter u
the Gaena orders were given two months ago TO make
such preparations necessary to take her "
Portsmouth 20 be repaired for cruise.
This done for tree' special reasons The Lancas.
ter, which had been undergoing repairs for several
months is ready for and in order not 10 dis.
charge all ofthe men at work upon her 10 was thous1
advisable TO send another ship there; secondly, the
New York Navy Yard now having all Of tile available
Galcna there: thirdly In order 10 repair the Callers
AT the New York Navy Yard, il would be necessary
10 lay her alongside Of the Puritan, the Maine or
the Miantonomah. and to lay wooden snip ALONGSIDE
the metal ship, because of the ealvanic action that
follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
THIS is ST. pATRICK'S DAY.

The arrangements for the celebration OF St Patricks
Day completed and today and this evening tho
various Irish societies in this and the neghborng Cities
socill benevolent and patriotic. will have celebrations In
memory patron saint OF the isle the
The two parade by wings Of the Ancient Order Of
Hbenians will form the day festivities, while the evening
will be given I'D 20 dinners and entertainments OF various
kinds. That section OF the order o. which Edward L.
Carey is delegate and John Mulquecn grand mar
shall will assemble in Washington Square and 60 from
there to Jones's Wood where public meeting will be
held the proceeds be given the building Of ne"
hall for the order in East Forty-thir1st
The other parade will be from Central Park and Fifth
ave John McGlynn will be grand marshal and the men IN
pnotnp will also be held presided by Frank 7.
Fitzgerald the Register. John f.. Fitzgerald. OF Boston,
and Wauhope Lynn will make speeches.
In the evening the 81. Patrcks Club VIII dine at the
Hotel Brunswick. the Friendly Sons Of St Patrick at
no,monicos the Friends Of Ireland at Roger's cafe NO.
G Park Place, and the Knights Of St fatrick al the
Metropolitan Hotel The Goth Regiment will attend high
mass at St Patrcks Cathedral the junior department OF
Manhattan College will have competition in clocton for
cold medal in Association Hail. OnchGndrcd.and twenty
nfb..t ne,r Fihh-ave; Captain Mccarthy Company G.
coh Regiment will have ball In IaHmany Hail. ana
ho ITINERARY men reception in Clarendon Hail. and tho
County Leitrim Young Peoples Association one ut
Seyenty-frstst. and First ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-17
rpryD OF MODERN RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.

The topic for the regular meeting Of the Concfroa-
tiona Club held night at the St Denis Hotel was
..Tbc Trend Of Modern Religious Thought" The first
.ker the Rey Dr. w Il. Huntington. OF Grace Church,
said that II 20 tell what was the trend 81
modern religious thought. lie believed that among
English Speaking Christians the trend was for the r"-
boht,tlon Of dogma. 1t depended however from whom
tho dogma came whether they believed II or not.
The Rev Dr.. George X. Crooks, OF Drew Theological
seminary said that conflict at present between
eyanqelica sacerdotl and liberal Christianity. He felt
sure that when the Of revision Of the crceds was
finished the final creed would be founded on fair
cxfeesis Of Gods VOID.
The Rev. Dr.. George S. Bishop pastor Of Trinity
Reformed Church. in Orange n. j., said that public
virtue had declined. FeryOr had declined in religious
eirces He believed in modern theology ther was
loss and not gain. 1.-The future theology" said he In
closing 'sill Calvnism not juceless stick but an
Aaron's rod''
The last speaker was the Rev. Dr. George Harris Of
Andover Theological Seminary I'VE had just recovered
from our fright over the evolution theory" he said.
"when We were confronted by higher Biblical criticism.
We ovsie .tmated the dlng'rs in tais 10 Christianity.