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The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
FORCE OF HABIT
stys nse Freak of an old Scotch san-

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 It was after dinner at Young's. A ell-Kuownw Commonwealth Avenue physician had been dining with a few professional cronies, and as the cigars were lighted the talk drifted to the to- bacco habit, first in it's peculiar effects upon the race at large, and then in it's peculiar effects upon the various ind viduals.
 "I know man." said the elder phy sician, whose income, by the way, runs into the,fve figures; Gin fact, he is now in my employ, who is the victim of the strangest whims Tn regard to use of the weed that ever came under my observation. He is Scotchman,, about sixty years old. Twelve years ago he deserted from the English Navy and came to this country, when gave, him place as coachman.
 "One morning Iwent into the stable and noticed that a hole about two feet square had been cut in a parti- tion between two stalls and a little shelf had been nailed up underneath It. l wondered what on earth 1t had been done for, but Donald was away at the time, and when he came back it had slipped my mind.
 'It was as much as a week afters ward before had occasion to go into the stable again, and whenl did l found Donald standing on a stool, leaning hls elbow on the shelf, witha long clay pipe in his mouth, smoking away like good one, and blowing the smoke through the little window he had cut Upon my questioning him he told me that of the twenty years he had passed in Her Malesty'a service ten of 1t had been on board a powder ship, where the rules against smoking were very strict.
 During all this time he had been accustomed four times day to stand upon chest and lean out of q port hole to smoke, so that no one would smell him, and when at last he took French leave he found that he could not get any satisfaction out of a pipe unless indulged in the oldposture, and so, from that day to this, you can find him after each meal, and for half an hour before goning to bed, stand- ing on that stool blowing the smoke through the little window. ."-Boston Herald.
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A. w. kINGLAkE.

was unseated on petition in 1868. He gained some prominence through his op- position to the conspiracy law and his denunciation of the annexation of Savoy and Nice by France in 1860. but never achieved parliamentary distinction.
 The work of his life was. his history of the Crimean war which. appeared in successive volumes since 1863 It is very lahored and is more remarkable for rhetorical brillianoy than for accuracy of statement or judgment ot the merits of military operations. He gave great offense to the French by systematically minimizing their part ini the war and failing to recognize the timely aid they gave the British ca more than one critical occasion. The last volume of the work appeared only few years ago.
 Mir Kinglake had been suffering from cancer of the tongue for some time and for several days before his death he was unable to take any food.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
An Intelligent Horse,

A case of this kind l observed the other day. when the intelligent animal attempted to right the blanket, which had become askew. SD that it afforded only partial protection to him. He turned his head around far enough to get one end of it between his teeth. but he was unable to move it into the de- sired position. His attempt. though intellectual in itself, however. was the means of attracting the attention of a bystander, who replaced the blanket in position, and was sure. from the ex- pressive way in which he looked upon his benefactor. that the horse not only appreciattd but acknowledged this attention. - Boston Post.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06

capture of the heights. Sedgwick'G corps. on Sunday afternoon. had left Fredericksburg and marched toward Charlottesville to effect 6 Junction with Hooker and the main army. That night he struck the confederates in force | at Salem church. The day had been clear and sunny. Without developing the position of the confederate batteries ln his front, Uncle John drove into tho woods, in an effort to carry everything before him. The New Jersey brigade suffered terribly. The fight lasted till long after o'clock.
 Next morning Sedgwick drew back little. He learned that the confederates had swept around his left flank aud re. captured Fredericksburg. 1t contained Che wounded soldiers of the day before. Monday was still bright and sunny. The Sixth corps lay upon the ridge along the Rsppahannock above Fredericksburg. About an hour before suudown we could see that the confederates in our front had been heavily re-enforced. They came down upon LIS five lines deep. They were massing for Il charge. The Twenty sixth New Jersey of which 1
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
SAVIOR OF SINNERS.
E1rss EaEEit N. Van Cott, the Remark
 able Reyiv2ltst.

AAs@ ASek& vSu Sott tnO Re"BhA
 able Revivalist.
 Mrs. Maggie N. Van Coti the lady TO. vivalist is one of the most extraordinary figures in . church which has produced many remNkable characters She stands out among its women as Thomas Harrison-"Thc Boy oher"-stands out among its men; exhorts her hearers with all the fiery rudeness of Knox. coaxes the wavering sinner with all the honeyed words of a Hsfiz. She is ap exhorter rather than an orator. Bishop Haven admits of her that her sermons are not finished orations. and he makes similar criticisms on the addresses of Peter and Paul and Christ. There are some who may dispute this latter criti- cism; but his remark about Mrs. Van Cott is true.
 Like most of the latter day evangelists of the methodist episcopal church she aspires to make no orations. but just talks to her audiences-tslks at them, to be more detinite--and talks right along. There is no method in her discourses, no premeditauon. She prepares no ad- dresses, as pulpit speakers generally do; she just stands up and talkA
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
Local Pride in the Northwest.

Senator Fry, stepped in to shake hands with the club a few evenings ago The conversation naturally turn~ ed on home industry whereat the sen ator. who is thu prince of story telers, remarked:
 Il was in Washington at Spokane Falls last year and was entertained by ono of the local boomers. He was patriarchal old fellow with long beard. who looked like deacon sud was worth five or six million dollarS
 He took me out to drive behind a fine pair of horses and showed me the town. One of the objects that at tracted my attention was very long buildings tremendous affair. one of the longest buildings 1 ever saw in my life.
 '"How many gambling games do you suppose there are in that build ing? asked my friend, the patriarch.
 "tSive it up said l.
 "Thirty-nine of 'em,' said he. in . triumphant toee.
 "Graciousr said l. And how many bars?
 '"Thirty-nine.'
 "Now. look here, my friend,' said l: you must destroy that thing. or it will destroy you.
 What do you meanr he demanded.
 '"Meane mean that you ought to drive it out of town
 Good God. senator said he. if we lose it. Taeoma'u get itr"-Lewis- ton Journal
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is a rule six inches long. the length of the box. On the reverse side is a calen. dar.
 The ends of the box are sealed, but 6 gentle punch breaks the paper and there is revealed on one end round hole that will receive lead pencil, and on the other end. when broken. appears cork. The thirsty purchaser who pulls gently on this brings 10 view a long phial filled with brandy. or old rye. or anything that may be desired, provided the assort- ment in stock is large enough. Holes in the side admit to view an air bubble. which verify makes the affair spirit level, albeit not very accurate one. It is asserted that this is the most orig. insl original package" ever devised - MtaHedD0tis .JOYTDaL
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 was sergeantmajor. lay in little de- pression along ditch which had been dug by some farmer 10 drain his land A Vermont regiment was in the woods al our left A New York regiment, think, was posted on our right A regular battery occupied slight eleva- tion in our rear. As the confederates advanced. could hear tbe officer in charge of the battery giving his com mands.
 "A second and halfr' he shouted. ''Bliml blimr' roared the guns
 "A second and a qaarter!' he cried. "Bliml Blimr' was the response
 "A full sccoudf' he roarcd.
 "Blimi bliml blimr' answered the guns
 "Three-quarters of secondr' came nex,
 "B,iml bllm, blimr'
 The officer was gauging his fuses by the sdvaoce of the enemy. so that the shells might do the greatest execution. Suddenly. in the roar of artillery, there was, fash sll along the line. The eonfedefates had reached our front. They were within forty yards of us. Hslf our men were on their feet. and tho other half on their knees. Without orders. they kopt up an incessant fire. The Johnuics were yelling at the top of their voices. and al least half of them Nes swelling the refrain with their nuske,s.
 At this instant our lieutenant colonel. brother of Gen. Msrtlndalc. who sat on his horse in the rear of the regiment shouted "~Ten-t.i-o-n."
 In an instant the regiment was upon It's feet. in linc under fire. The colonel again screamed: Right about facer
 Tho regiment obeycd the order like veterans. Then came the most singular command ever heard on battle field The lieutenant colonel roarcd; "Regi- usnt left half V hceli'
 Tue left wing of the New York regi. ment ou the right had swung back. lesv- lng s gap of about 100 feet between its left aud our right It had done this to
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
HISTORIAN OF TIRE cRIMEA.
The Late \. ". kinglaiSe, Leaves Hia
 PretentlouS Work Untinished

Alexander William kinglake, who died recently in England. was best known as he author of tine Invasion of the Crimea He was born at Welton House. near Taunton. in 1911. His father was country gentleman and he received the usual educational course of his class. going through the preparatory school at Eton and graduating at Trinity College Cambridge. in lS32. He studied law at Ljueoln's Inn and was admitted 10 the bar. but after a few years of practice retired and devoted himself to literary pursuits. He travelled some in the East and after his return published record of his experiences under the title of "Eotheu." He was elected to parliament for Bridgewater as a liberal in 1857 aud continued member until he
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
Possum in a stovepipe.

A citizen of Summit. Ga.. was awakened one night by a racket in the smoke-house. He took light and went out to see what it was, and to his surprise he found the would be intruder ''slicktail 'possom" in piece of old stovepipe, where he had crawled for concealment.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06

makes . smsil dent in the paper covering of the wooden cylinder. Before strik- Ing the next note he turns the wheel as many spacss a would represent the beating of the proper amount of time by . piano player. and as the cylinder turns with his wheel tho only thing neccssary
 10 secure this sote is the pushing down of the right pin. for the lcngth of the aote is now accurately measured on tho cylinder. If . note is of lingering length
 u calls for brass staple in the cylinder.
 tor this will hold the steel pin up long though t> mako the sound of the re- suirsA lengtn. If the note is . short.
 quick ono peg is put in. For trills ( tow = psgs close tegetAsr cus . Aote
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
A Gsutis Hint.

Mistress-''That was very nice lot. CT of Pstricks. offering you marriage. Mary. What shall say in reply for souY'
 Asry-"Tell him. nun. if you plase. hat when get ny wagss raised next aonth. mum. that I'll begin te cave les lhe vsddiR lhlngR --1
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
AN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
4 Cunning Device for Evading ProAib-
 itory Laws of tho West.

The original package decision was all right in its humble way. but the inven. tion of Minneapolis genius is warrant. ed to knock the spots of of that. and ii can give any prohibition law in the country cards and spades and yet win the game. Bibulous Iowans and Ds. kotans are already learning that to buy a spirit level, rule. calendar, and pencil holder combined is to buy about three fingers of Minneapolis whisky.
 The spirit level is great. On one side
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
United Crosses.

The united crosses of England and Scotland were first used on the flag in 1906 by order of King James. then sovereign of tho two countries. In that year some differences having arisen between the ships of the two countries at sea. the king ordered that a new lag bs adopted. with the crosses of St. Andrews and St. George inter- laced.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06

PUTTING IN MARouETERIE DESIGNS and laborious job. The workman has not only 10 get sharp edge on his sunken design but the piece which is to go in the space cut out has to fit with great exactness. No machine has been found which will facilitate this work. and tho thiunest and most delicate fig ures have to be carved and shaped by hand.
 Every little while street man whose airs are too old to please or have become burden to himself or wife through ire quent repetition brings back his cylinder for new stock of airs or for exchange. The popularity of certain variety songs forces the organist to change frequently and Annie Rooney" Down Went NcGin,y. "I'll Whistle and Wait for Katie" and other novelties are in con. stant demand.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
MAKING A HAND ORGAN
HOW SOUL NARROWING AIRS ARE
 GROUND CUT.
Intricate Cylinder and Bellows - Muoh Musical Knowledge and Tact Required to Perfect Machines.

There is man in New York who boasts of the fact that his family have manufactured hand organs for over one hundred years.
 This, at an average of two week for his grandfather-the first one Of this wicked family who engaged in the organ busiuoss-his father and himself. means over ten thousand of these strideut in- strumcnts.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06

Love is blind. and from tho pet names he uses one would think hia articulation sadly defective also. --
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
TESTING THE pINs

It costs 80 to have new air put Tn or on | cylinder aud it ia worth it. for the marking" alouo takes two or three hours. while putting the brass pegs in consumes About three more
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06

The San Fransisco union will estab- Ash oo-sDeGo1i.A shoe factory.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
The operator conuec,stwo dents. which

The operator conuectstwo dents, which need . staple to join them. with . pen line. and when the indented barrel goes to the workman who drives in the brass pieces ho knows just what size piece to employ each time. There are three sizes of pegs and thirty six of staples.
 A good street organ with a rosew ood case is worth $40. but a black walnut one can be had for s90. In the orna. mentation of the froH;s marqueterie or wood inlaying is employed to . large ex. tent
 The msrquetsrie worker is quite an artist. aud the cutting out in hardwood of delicate scrolls and leaves is 6 slow
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-06
FOUGHT TWICE OVER. AN OLD SOLDIERS REcoLLEcTIoNs OF 4 BLOODY BATTLE.
  An Unlucky Confederate Picket Whe Un. consciously Passed Into the Union Llns h the Dark.

never sh all he fight on Mon- day. May 4.
 1 8 S63. n e ar Frede r i c k .. burg. It was on the d ay following the
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
Governor Erwfn's Visit.

Governor John N. Irwin and
 family came down from Phoenix
 Sunday. During his visit here he
 met large number ofour citizens
 with whom he freely conversed, as to the natural advantages and also the needs of the place. Coy. IT, win made thorough investigation into prison matters and gave those confined there a chance to talk with him, and place any grievances they might have before him. He spoke very highly of Yuma and Yuma county, and believes that we have a large area of the richest soils in the territory, and that in a very short time, this section will become one of the favored spots of the Pacific Coast. Our people were we'll pleased with him and the interest he feels in the present and future of Arizona. He is rap- idly gaining the confidence of our citizens and making himself one of the most popular officials that Arizona has ever been favored with.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
E'Esc New Discovery.

You have heard yoar friends and neigh bors talking about it. You may yourself he one of the many who know from person, al experience just how good thing it is. If you have ever tried it, you are one of its staunch friends, because the wonderful! thing it is, that when once given trial Dr. Kings New Discovery ever after holds place in the house. If you have never used it and should be afflicted with cough cola or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give It fair trial. Itis guaranteed every time or money refunded. Triai bottles Free at w. T. Gonder 6 Go. Drugstore.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
LOCAL NOTES,

Oh! Such a climate. Not one
 cloudy day in May.
 J. NJ. Loronia returned from
 Lagunitas Monday, quite ill.
 Jose Narwitch and his son came
 up from the boundary line Tues day after two loads of lumber for Edward Andrade.
 You can purchase of the s. P. Railroad Company a ticket good for 5000 miles. It will cost you S75 or ?. cents per mile. It is good until used.
 Eugene Sanguinetti's new block of stores are ready for occupancy. They are well finished and great improvement on the old adobes that formerly occupied the same spot.
 John T. Cairns came up from Mohawk Valley and proved up on his land Tuesday. Robert Cant and Charlie Landon came up from Mohawk Valley Tuesday as wit nesses.
 Gen. G. Andrade has sent his son Edward from San Francisco, very fine new sulky. The seat is large enough for two persons. It is fine piece of workmanship. The General will rebuild on his lots near the round-house. The house will be of wood. Figs were ripe in his garden May Eth, the fist in Yuma.
 Harry Carpenter has been ap- pointed Secretary of the Mohawk Ranch Company. He is we'll post ed and makes one of the very best of Secretaries. Harry sent his 2d | invoice of fruit to San Francisco Tuesday. It was complete, con 8isting of figs, plums, apricots and . six varieties of grapes, all from Yuma's gardens.
 Conductor McNeil, one of the popular employees on the Southern Pacific between here and Tucson has obtained two months leave of absence and will make trip north and east with his wife and family. He came here for his health and has regained it. The Asthma drove him to Southern Arizona where it does not attack him.
 Oaly the other Gay we called the attention of our readers to the value of the P0Qaya, Papaw as it is some time called (Carica Payaya) as fruit, Inc juice of which was valuable in the treatment of cancers and like tumors. Now comes Dr. Mortimer Granville, one of the ablest scientific physicians, who says that it IS of great value in lie treatment of cancer troubles and confirms what ye said,
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
Grange Flowers.

Judge George M. Knight was married on Sunday last to Miss Sarepta Simpson of Alabama by Judge F. L. Ewing. Judge Knight is an old and highly respected citi- zen of Yuma, having lived here for many years. The bride while a stranger here comes from the east highly spoken of, having held positions of trust and responsi- bility in her native town. Some years since when the bridegroom was living ct the east. he WAS taken very Ill, and believes that his life was saved by the medical skill Of her, who today Is his wife, The bride came out from Ala bama to meet her afHanced, who met her at Gila Bend. They have the best wishes of the community for their future happiness.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
For ever fifty Years.

Mrs. Wihslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while theething, with perfect success. It sooths the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for dirrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer inn mediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
Proceedings of the Board of
 Supervisors.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF

COIEhNAoORS, OMA NOUNI1 ,f
 YUMA, A. T., May 25, 1891.
 Board met pursuant to law, as 8 Board of Canvasers of the Gen eral election for delegate to the Constitutional Convention held on the 12 day of May, A. D. 1891.
 Roll called. Present.: Super visors John Gandolfo, Althee Mo- desti and Clerk. c. V. Meeden, absent.
 Chairman c. Y. Meeden being absent, on motion it was unani- mously agreed that Althee Modesti act as Chairman pro tenn of said Board of Canvassers. Thereupon it is ordered that the Board do proceed to canvass the votes at said election.
 The Clerk in the presence of the Board opens the returns on file in his office from the several election precincts in Yuma county and 1t is found that in said precincts votes were cast for delegates to a Constitutional Convention for the persons hereinafter named as follows:
 In Yuma, Precinct No. l. Thomas Gates, 107 votes; J. H. Taggart, 51 votes; Geo. Duke, l,
 In Ehrenberg, Precinct No. Q Thomas Gates, 14 votes.
 In Toltec, Precinct No. 5-| Thomas Gates, 4 votes; J. II. Taggart, 9 votes.
 In Tacna, Precinct No. e. Thomas Gates, ? votes; J. H. Taggart, 3 votes.
 In Mohawk, Precinct No. - Thomas Gates, il votes; J. II. Taggart, s votes.
 In Texas Hill, Precinct No. 8-I Thomas Gates, 5 votes; J. H. Tag gart, vote.
 In Harrisburg, Precinct No. 9-I Thomas Gates, 8 votes; J. II. Tag gart, 12 votes.
 In Bonanza Mines, Precinct No. 10-Thomas Gates, ? votes; J. II, raggart, P votes.
 Whereupon from the foregoing returns of the various precincts the Board finds that the total vote cast in Yuma country for the dele gates aforesaid was as follows:
 For Thomas Gates 156 votes; for J. H. Taggart 109 votes; for Geo. Duke vote.
 On motion it is ordered that the Clerk do certify to the Secretary ,f the Territory the results of the canvass aforesaid pursuant to sec ion 1, of the act of the Sixteenth legislature providing for the hold ng of the Constitutional, Conyen- ion.
 There being no further business 'elative to the aforesaid election, minutes were read and approved, md Board adjourned sine die. Attest. ALTHEE MoDEsTI,
 Chairman Pro tenn. !. l.. REDONDo, Clerk.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06
COEssInaptiOn Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and per manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lang Affections, also positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Con- plaints, after having tested it's wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and g desire to relieve human suffering. will seud free of charge, to al who desire iJ, this recipe, n German, French CT Eng fish, wi1a faii directions for preparing and using Seat by mail by addressing wi5h stamp, raw.ng this paper. ". A. Moves, 820 Powers Block, Rochester. Y. r.
The Arizona sentinel., 1891-06-06

The lemon is taking a front position in the fruit industry. To know the best varieties, is now one of the most important features in its culture. Not long since the Villa Franca, new variety was introduced into Florida. The Lisbon has always been considered the standard lemon and the Eureka stood next to 1t, but the Villa Franca stands next if not even higher than the Lisbon, in being very thin skinned, none, or but very few seeds, strong in acid, and of an excellent aroma. The tree stands the frost. is an excel lent and early bearer, and a good keeper. Three years Of trial has given it nearly or quite the first place among the great varieties of good lemons. The three varieties named are those which should be planted by our lemon growers.