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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11
An investigation In order.

Customer--You made mistake In my
prescription the other day. II called
for two grains OF opium and got u
small package containing magnesia,
Druggist-Are you sure about itp
Customer--Yes. Hero Is n duplicate
prescription from the physician. Now
the question is, who got the opium?
Dr1iggist-DeRr me, that's SO; TO tho
prescription clerk) Jamce, who's dead
In the neiRhborhood?--Jur
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rltr th. salInned wnm.,

The Singular Giri--My only ambition
IL 20 write a book.
The Practical Girl--well, why don't
You write one, then?
The Singular Girl--Why, II I did, I
shouldn't have any ambition left,
would l?-Munsey's Weekly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

Miss Boston--Is Il not remarisablol
The writings Of man who lived be.
fore the pyramids were built have Just
been discovered, and Published 70 the
world.
Struggling Author Which magazine
did he send them TON. Y. Weekly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

John Knox ia the town marshal of
Lexington. Ca, and is well equipped
physically fof bis duties "a few days
ego he bad occasion - arrest three evil
dner in bunch. iie gathered one
under each auu, thcir lers dangling iu
thr aif ard drove tho fhird along in
ffoui and ln that way proceeded - the
raiaherse. when al Three prisoners
were f1rkel ~
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Those Firs IsxtInguIshera,

Mr.. Haysced Tin Chicago hotcD-
What's them fat-lookin glass bottles.
Marier2
Mrs. Haysced-I heard 'em called
hand grenadcs.
"Well, WE'LL knew the anarchists
was pretty bad here. but didn't know
ihe hotels had TO arm their guests agin
EN-. ."--Good News
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Good Mon Not Needod.

Strangcr-I should think such an en-
terprising, public-spirited citizen ns Mr..
Goodman would DO nominated for somc
important Office In this community.
Politician - He'd run we'll. but we
don't need him.
Don't need him?"
mo. We're always sure of big Tua-
jority, anyhow IN Y. Weekly.
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Mr. They say that Ward Nc
Allister Is IN reality soothing more than
q cook.
Mr.. Vraimcnt--Ycs, and be prepared
q nice bowl OF soup Tor himself when bo
published that book. -Pack
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AnnAaIs wAs sArIsrIrn.

Here, Abrnps. look az this suit OF
clothes you cold .Sc Yesterday"
What's dc matter Of 'cm2 sold 'em
20 you half on fur cash. didn't ~"
"Yes."
We'll, I've got der cash, ant de elose
Is hall OF, amt ~ What more do yos
want?"-- Life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

Watson Benson, how was yo,iF play
received?
Henson Well. sir. the crowd laughed
itself sore.
Watson -Ah2 didn't know IL was n
tragedv.--Judgo.
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WnllnG to he n Mother TO Him.

Immature but Ardent Lovcr---I will
not be trihed with any longer, Maud
spoonamorel WIN you marry me3 Yea
or no7
Mature but Unsusceptible Damsel
with anxious concern) Hurry, have
you had the whoopinR cough and been
vaccinated yct2--ChicaRo Tribune.
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hr B.-My dear, your butcher gives
you short weight Tor your money.
Mrs. B.--ilut consider. also, my dear.
The long woit yop five him for his.
Jeelio's lilustratod Newspaper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

brakeman fon southern fanroadI
Passengers "a not allowed o. tb plat
forms. sir. when fhe train Ia in motlan
Passcnger- ncg pardon. aiN 20 ia
did nos notice that ths traln va In
notion y Weskiv
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George -Miss Courtney tbe girl used
20 call on before se were engaged will
ST behind us af the thcatcf - night
Ethel Wiii sho7 Just eait minute.
think my high has - naors becoming
than this toqus r. Muneeya Weekly
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'so she REJECTED gua di8 shr9 Touf
propOsai didnt please herr
Well : csuf hardly saY H difnf
please her I fhuaghi she nefcf stop
laughing - fdef0a Herald
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Mrs. Tangle Remember. Tommy.
never put OF till Tomorrow what can
be done to-day.
Tommy Then, ma, guess ia better
eat up The rest of those candies right
now.-Saturday Evening Herald.
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Papa Wcil, Jack, what book have
you found most ytluabio this Year,
Jack lthoughtfully) TO tell you me
truth father 7 lost on every book r
made.- Mmsey's Weekly.
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II Mr.. Smith had advertised his oat
bread in the columns of a newspaper
instead OF on fence he would not have
suffered the above mortifyipg expert
cnce.-Life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

Mobsie, the oficc Boy-There's man
Downstairs says be's goin 70 kill yer,
aud beautiful young lady a. wants 70
60 on der stage.
Managcr-Of two evils-weil. show
che man up.--Jury
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Tnlnlnn.InnaI ~.

WOtber- Why Maud, I'm shocfedf
Get OF that table at once. What I'm the
world is the matter with You?
Maud Oh, rats Mnnsey's Weeks.
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shorih-Daniel r. Jackson.
Deyuties--Julius X. Monroe. Kingwood, Valley
and Pleasant l. w. criss Lyon; j. O. Lantz,
Cnion; II. X. Hanway, Reno; X. 4. Cu?pett,
Grant; Dorsey Forman, Portland.
CLERK cirouit Cuurt-yohn W watson.
Gierk County Court. Ami Martin.
Prosecuting Attorney-Seil j. Fcrtney
County survsyor-A. p. NcMlllen.
aapt. OF Sshools-Ben II. Elsey.
Assssssr-East side. Gabriel PulliAm.
West side. John :. Perkins.
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A TeArfal Tragedy.

Play-writsr-I will now read to you
my play.
Friend-But why have you given me
this package?
Play-writcr-That package contains
half a dozen handkerchiefs. My play is
a tragedy, and don't want you TO be
unprcpared. Siftines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

They say that time Is money; hat r
don't believe g."
why not?"
"Becanse rich mcn acvcr seem 20 hase
. moment - spare Puck.
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Sunday-School Teacher (6uiahlag tha
narrationD And that u the story % Jo-
nah and the whale.
johnny Cumso--Isn't Il strange they
knew what Jonah was that long aRo7
jury.
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Mr. flifers = what7 Fifty dollars
for that monstrosity2 It's the uQllcst
bonnet ever set cyes on.
Mrs. BliffeTs-Of course. Catch me
wearing pretty bonnet that every
ncgress will be copyingl-N. Y. Weekly.
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First pistrict--John o. Pendieton, wheeling
OhiO county.
secssI District William L. Wilson. Charles
tow A. Jefferson Co.
raifi District Ohm ID. Anderson. Nicholas C.
FSsrth pistriei--james capehart, Point Pleas
ant, Mason county,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-06-11

Twenty Eve shoelrss pasfcngefs late
~ entered Chicago. SITTER night trip
from So Fa6l They 6N belonged in
the sleeping gcafwhioh iefi tho iaticrcity
Another sleeping car is nsnaliy added ~
la Crosse, and dropped on af Mnwaus
kec. % n fhc eustorn with tho portors
~ The two cars o. take Csc shocs tn ~
cleaned from the forward car 10 the
rear one, where they pleasantly chat
while putting 0n Gre ueccssory polish
On The particular night referred ~
both The porters bed been RECALLED rath-
cr freely nilh drnfs from travelling
6nsiss They te1 asleep over the shoes.
nnd when fhe eur was creprfd 81 ~
Milwaukee ftu rnfrfs and su thr
shoes brioaging ~ ihc people n thg
forward car we're dropped ~ ioa
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"wbo ls that hali-wittsd hooking fel.
low over thcrc7"
"iie's the greatest cnrioaiiy IN the
museum llc is an architect who de
signed q house that was built for what
hc said IL would cost "-Jury
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~ hcar lroWnie died 81 eonsamnf .ou
''fes.-consnmpfioh of eiesrstfcs 80
Mause5s Neekiy
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customer Why loof here. waiter,
youve got your tum1 % my soupl
Waitcr-Jh. J don rrnd: tsin't bof
Judge
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"see that fellow over there2 Poor
euss Tie DOESN'T know where he'll get
his next meal"
You surprise me. He looks we'll 70
do
'IIe isi but he doesn't know whether
he'll dine homo or ~ the club Jury
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canr.a canYenr.

December n.
Q .uaty Court--Fi Frat Monday In January, April,
Jaly aud October.
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Obnoxious waitcr-iIave sou forgot
tcu nothing. sir?
Guest No. 7 lcft e for sou. Life.
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saprrme rsurs OF Appeals,

Ilarrsei b. Lucas, Prest., Jererson co.
Ifesry Brennon, Lewis Co.
W. English. Mason Co.
Homer ~ Holt. Greenbricr Co.
o y Long. Clerk. kanawha GO.
Alfred Caldw Reporter, Ohio Co.
CSnveues ~ Charleston second Wednesday I'm
January: Wheeling. drst Wednesday In June (;
ChArlestown, hrst Wednesday In September. ..
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CsuniT Officials.

cOnntssIOSERs COUNTY COURT
Grant District. samuel +. Conner, Pres.
Pleasant, Beu A. Conner.
PORTLAND. = D. Benson.
{ MON. Page r. McCrum.
Roso. Moses T. Sinclair.
LyQn. Reason 4. Pell.
Nklcy. Mason Watson
klngwood, Leroy shaw.
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TnifeA Aiatca henaiors,
Members ofConsress.

charles >. Faulkner, hartinseare, Berkiey
John E. Kenua. Charleston, Kanawha County.
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Train ierrrs Riranoof 90 IT'S r. RI. and 81.
rFef ~ N1nneIflN AZ e.if a fn leaves Funnri.
ffa af lltpa n. ~ End affifte st Kinfwood al 1000
- leaves kinFwuot at go b fn and arrive
- fnnnniton af s1 81 m.; leaves rnnneif0n af
feH v RI aad Strives AZ kingwnuf az 400 n -
lfoips dtilg except saadsg.
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Ro4Pss ofRauc@ttOn.

Eo4rss ofEaHestiOn.
(Dr. X. y. T.. Trippett.
.r,....a r,.,.,., Capt. J, X. E.Murdock See.
hhns"ooo D'S"'e'' j. n McGinnis.
N. c. Gibson.
Dave G. Zinn, Pres.
J.,lax DR.. j. A. Cox, Sec.
'~"' y y. Loar.
Nicholas Posten
re. f. Ellis. Pres.
- D. J. Gibson. Sec
hy"n George W. Orr
lCharles Jessop.
"a. y. Baker. Pres
n.no William LoughridRe, See.
W. +. stafford.
Parisy DeBerry. Pres.
1orlAnd ssoaoI {; a. SG1e-i e yresiapd ssG;
A, J. Elliott.
Julius Soherr, Pros.
sfo,o. Lloyd shaner, Sec.
SH'oA E p. King.
Charles p. LawtoB.
Daniel O. Feather. Pres.
s.Ia,ssr W. u. Ringer, Soc.
n. A. Conner.
j. j. Martin.
fqam a. Conner. Pres.
.r,,t !. ". ChidOstsr, Sec.
George King
Asa X. Frazeo.
Tsws smeiAIs.
Mayor Gus - sha6er
Rss0rder-JauAes " white.
csancii nsn--W 3 Martin, Julius Monroe,
ns1yy W MurdOck, ames W Flynn and George
Societies.
Kaignts Of Pythias--Lodge meets every Tues.
Say evening AZ their hall over J. w. Bakers
store at 80 o'clock.
independent order Of Odd Fellows-Lodge &c
meets every Saturday evening at their hall In
Bishops Block AZ 7S30 o'clock.
Golden nuio Encamprnent No. -, l. o. o. =.
meets First and Third Monday evenings Of
each month. in the Odd Fellows Hall, over the
posfomce.
The independent Order Of Good Templars-
lodge meets every Friday evening, IN the X OF
? Hall. a. 9s39 o'clock.
Kfuz Philip Tribe No r. improved order OF
Rcd Hen meets every Wednesday evening nt
o'clock IN the knights Of Pythias Hall over
niaker's store.
Churches.
~ p Church-Rev " W Rider. Pastor
servicos-Preaching every Sunday 1T 1920 m.
% 20 p n. Sunday School 2 y: m. Glass
Meeting y a. m. Young Folks Meeting az 6.45
p.,n Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening
atf1n.
Presbyteriau chureh-Rev. H. n. Mcdonald,
sefviees-Prsarhln every sunday NJ 1920 m.
eud 80 y. IN. sunday school at 3. m. Prayer
Meeting cvoFy Wednesday evening.
A.. NJ 3 Church--Rcv. Bosley Boyce. Pastor
ertFiees-Frcachiug. Fourth Sunday IN each
nonfh
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DIRECTORY.
gsaie smsisls.

eovernor--A Brooks Fleming Marion County
Secretary OF State-W. ". Ohlcy. Marion Go
Anditor-Patrick Y. Dufy. Webster Co.
TraAsurer--Niiiian T. Thompson. Cabcll Co.
ATTORNEY Gcneral--Alfrcd Caldwell. Ohio co.
Sa9t. Of schools-B. ;. Morgan. AOnongalia
Ce ihty.
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Tsrn ameiala.

Mayor Gas - shaGer
Recorder JauAes W. white.
csuncii nsn ~. Martin, Julius Monroe,
Hslyy W MurdOck, ames W Flynn and George
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KLaswood District. J. L. stone. Joseph T.
Rh.,dSs.
VAllsy-A ! DeBerry. Emanuel Dixon.
Lyoa--I. W. Crist William Is. Taylor.
Rano-Ben R.Wood wlrd. Saml w Bow nan
Portiand-Wm. A. Mctlinnis. X. c. Martin.
VnfOn--L Lloyd c. shaffer. George Geissman.
Pleasant--James p. Fuilmer. A. y. Chidester
0flnt--Milliain T. ID. Miller.
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ntnls NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pIstrlet.
Jusxe. rhlrA ~ iielal pis,rlet.

William q. wor,ey. Kiugwood, Preston Co.
Alpheus Garrison, konongalla Co.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

Tie following plain English and solid facts concerning the.manner in which justice is set aside by this phe- nomenal swearing, (which we find in the Craighead County Sun, expresses our view upon the question to a queens taste. The Sun says: Ut is current on .the streets that, there.h has been wholesale amount of phenome- nal swearing in the court during the past week. When there is great con 6ict of testimony some one is guilty of the crime of perjury, and the tolera- tion of perjury means the failure of justice, q mockery of courts and the encouragement of crime. We empha- size request. that our officers look after the bearers of false witness, and that neither they nor the schemes of
 any one divert jury trials from their pristine paths. Courts are ordained for the purpose of guaranteeing to each sovereign his or her just deserts, and great care should be exercised that no one is punished undeservedly, and that no one is allowed to go unwhipped of it when guilty. X continuation and growth of law and order demands that this matter be carefully watched.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16
PATROSIZE HOME PEOPLE

How can you expect your home mer- chants, bakers, butchers and others engaged in business to prosper and get along in the world if you take your money away to the city and buy what you want? You should remember that the city merchant does not pay taxes, while the home merchant does. Sup pose you can get your printing done d trife cheaper in the city than you can at home, how much have you gained? How much will your city friend do to build up the enterprises you are inter- ested in having fostered in your midst? You or some member of your family may die, get married or move to some other country, and your friends throughout the country would remain in blissful ignorance of the fact were it not for your home printers. If you need some article of merchandise which your home merchant does not happen to have in stock, just give him an order for 1t, and then pay him for his trouble. The idea we wish to inn press is that by patronIZing your neigh bors the money you pay out will be a benefit to the community. It will en- able your merchants to lay Tn larger stocks and sell at smaller margin. In word, help those who help you. In this way, and this way only, can you have a prosperous town.-Ex.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

The newspaper booms many people and their business who hardly ever think of booming the newspaper. We often wonder what the town would do without paper, and why it is that some who do not patronize the adyer- Using cClumns, or enter their names on the subscription list, will walk a block to borrow paper to see their names Tn print.-Ex.
 TEe above is too true. Persons who would probably give S5 or SlO to a paper rather than see it leave town will not take the paper when they can get it for less than two cents a week. They like the paper first rate. Ohl yes; hope you'll succeed; wish you all the success possible Y and all that, but will not have their names on the sub scription list, but will go all over town to borrow paper from some of their friends. Now if you care enough for a paper that you will do that, why not have it mailed to you, and thus help support what you acknowledge to be q worthy enterprise by the interest you manifest?-Ex.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16
THE COUNTRY EDITOR.

The Globe-Democrat says: "The country editor deserves a good deal more consideration than he generally receives. He renders service of sur passing value, for which he rarely or never gets reasonable credit. There is no other man in the community who does so much work for so little pay, or who is so willing to subordinate pri- vate interest to public necessity and advantages. He lies awake of nights to devise means of making himself useful to lis town. His paper is d source of constant benefit to it's read CTS as an advocate of everything that is calculated to promote their welfare and prosperity. It is out of the ques- tion for him to acquire wealth, or even to put aside a moderate surplus for a rainy day. He is content if he can make living. When he does more than that the balance goes to the im- provement of his paper, and so the people get the profit after all. He does not expect just and fair return for his labor, like men engaged in other kinds of business. The force of GUS tom and tradition oblige him to be everybody's servant in a certain sense, and seize every chance of assisting other people in their various enter. prises and ambitions. He must study to please his patrons by making him. self practical help to them. This is the test of his ability and the measure of his popularity. In short, he is the best existing illustration of the theory of recompense that makes virtue its own reward"
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

The following are few of the class that stand in the way of the advance ment of d town, and are detriment to any community: Those who oppose improvement because it is not their sort; those who go out of town ts do their trading; those who prefer quiet town to one all push and busin ess; those who run down a town; those who think business can be done on the sly without advertising; those who dis trust publicspirited men; those who oppose every movement which does not originate with themselves; those who put on long face when a stranger talks of locating in town; those who oppose every enterprise which does not appear personal to themselves; those who seek to injure the credit of individuals. .-Benton County Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16
ARK A NSAS.

To person who has never visited the state of Arkansas there is a sur prse in store, ill the diversity of cli- mate, soil and scenery. Passing from the cotton and gram lands of the south rem portion-which are unrivaled for their productiyeness-the scene is one continuous panorama of surprises until the fruit lands of the northeID n portion are left behind. The fertile fields: the heavily wooded section; the rich mineral lands and mountain scenery; ths orchards of ripening fruit and acres weighed down with luscious ber- ries, is feast for the eye which rarely fails to captiyate the stranger, aud to locate mm if in search of home. Of this grand state half has not been told; neither has it's riches been un- earthed by it's citizens. It is still an nndisturbed storehouse of wealth, beauty and unknown possibilities. To sections not so blessed, and localities where homes are beyond the reach of the poor, or are crowded with surplus population, we say: Comel Here you can find home to your liking, and at a p.Tcs which you can afford to pay.- Farm and Orchard.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

The Rector Star, We understand, has ceased to send forth its democratic light. It seems to be kind of shoot ing-star, and it's last shot IS to the ranks of the Alliance. Where it will shoot next remains to be seen.-Clay County Advocate.
 Tie editor of the Rector Star was in Paragould yesterday. While here he purchased six Winchester rifles, four pistols, keg of powder and fifty yards o rope. From this we infer that Rec tor is booming and has a prospect of having a lively time.-Events.
 The above are reproduced in THE TIMES because the editor of the Star, ". r. Adams. is well known here, and the items may be of interest to his &C., quaintances.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16
BAD BLOOD

joints, etc, were there no salvation for him. But there is; for, although thess conditions continue to grow worse If neg lected, he nevertheless can be saved to 8 life of usefulness, and every trace of blood poison can be eliminated from his system and he be made safe from further suffer- ing, and his postsrity insured against the possibility of a fearful heritage, easily and quickly, if he Nill only use that infallibie antidote for blood poison, Dr, John Bulls Sarsaparilla. It contains just such ingre- dients as nature has provided for cleans ing the blood of every impurity, for re- storing strength to the digestive processea, for assisting in the correct assimilation of nutrition and building up new tissue.
 fry it when other remedies have failed.
 It has never and never will disappoint any one. ]. R. Morse, Clinton, Ind, writes !.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

Home is the one place in all the world whore "hearts are sure of each other" It is the place of confidence. It is the place where we tear off the mask of guarded and suspicious cold ness which the world forces us to wear in self-defense, and where we pour out the unreseryed communication on full and confding hearts. It is the spot where expressions of tenderness gush out without any dread of ridicule. Let the man travel where he will home is the place the heart untrampled fondly turns. It divides all pain. A happy home is the one spot of rest which man has upon this earth for the cultivation of his noble sensibili- ties.-Selected.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16

But the fact remains that the wo- men eutlive the men. The masculine sex is gradually but surely becoming eXterminated. We do not care to haZ- ard guess as to when there will be no men left, but their numbers are grow ing fewer. while the women are grow ing in number and beauty. This is q plain fact. Let the cranks explain it if they can. One of the ancient proph- cts foretells a time when seven women shall take hold of one man and declare their willingness to earn their own livelihood and his, if only they may be called by his name. The world may be coming to that, but we are free to say that the man of that period will not be worth the attention of the splendid women of that time. They will be as goddesses, and he will be a miserable dude.-N. 0. Picayune.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-16
BLOOD POISON.
a Obstructive agent, that, like fire, ccD.
 sumes and annihiiates lifs.

Is there single particle of blood poison in your veins? Beware! Like the de- vouring flame, it increases in force and leaves only destruction in it's track. Poison in the blood is due sometimes to contarion. Sometimes it is inherited. It ruins health, no matter from which source it springs. It feeds in a horrible manner on the flesh, and deyastates every organ of the body. Ptiable in the extreme would be the condition of that man await ing death from the effects of scrofula, syphilis, decp-scated ulcers, rottening of the bones. slouching of the flesh, aching