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Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
Laneburg Leaflets.
Potato digging time is here,


 Master Luther Murry, who has been down several weeks, is still confined to his bed.
 Mir. R. N. Berry, who was selious- ly hurt at Waldo recently, l am glad to learn is recovering,
 Mir. Andy Weaver had the misfor- tune to get one of his hands badly sawed in his Gin Monday.
 Master Davy, the l2-year-old son of Mir. W. H. Evans, near Lane burg, picked 212 pounds of cotton one day last week.
 Cotton picking is progressing rap idly this pretty weather. Some are nearly done. On some farms more than threefourths of the crop is now open.
 Bro. Luther Plpkin gave us two very interesting discourses Sunday afternoon and night, at Rocky Mount and New Salem. At the later place, especially the sermon will no NtbubI DC Ipl2 anu dt- complish much good.
 Mr. Joe Tompkins is now the champion cotton picker of these "diggings." On the 7th inst. he picked 406 pounds, commencing at s a. m. "Nicodemus," what have you to say? And to the Laneburg scribe for the Tribune will say, just turn your l.. l.. F. fellow loose-the way is open.
 Mr. Jim Johnson who has worked on MT. A. ]. Weavers farm this sea son, had such queer actions the first of last week that all felt little unea- sy about his mental condition but subsequently developments have cleared up the mystery-he was on lily making necessary arrangements ! to take a wife. Success and happi- ness to you and yours, Jim.
 The scribe from this com aunity for the Peoples Tribune made the statement in recent issue of that | sheet, that No one believed that the Alliance was Republican trick, etc" While many of us try to be- lieye that, the principles of the Alh- ance as well as the Wheel and Grange originates in honest minds and hearts, many of us honestly be- leve, and have good and just req sons for doing so, that, the third party and all attempts to drag the Alliance and other labor organiza- tions into it, IS purely trlck-a bold and daring scheme of the Re- publican party to weaken Democ- racy.
 Each year early in the summer we are notified by our tax assessor to meet him at stated times and places, for the purpose of listing our prop erty. We go, and under oath, we give amount and valuation to the best of our knowledge. Our asses sor goes on, and when he gets around, some fellows called, l be- lieve a board of equalization, are ap- pointed who take the lists which we have solcmnly sworn to, and make such changes as their judgment may dictate. Now, some of Us who make our tax money according to Gods decrce-by the sweat of the face would like that some one would en- tighten us little as to the propriety and legality of such "mOdus oper- andi." If this board has the legal right to raise the valuation of our property we would respectfully ask our assessor, in the future to let us off without swearing us. It is rath- CT grating to us to have our oaths in- validated in such a manner.
 Coop LUCK.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

The ecumcnical council of all the Methodists, now in session at Wash ington City, is the most important religious conference of the century. There are over two millions of church members, of this denomination in the United States alone, we believe, besides large membership all over the world, and all are represented in the above meeting. Great good will likely result.
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THniSOn'S Aliases, MapS& Charts.

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Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
A State railroad commission

A State railroad commission is one of the crying needs of the times. Just now the railroads are not fur nishing a sulIicicncy of cars to trans act the business of the State. Lum- Der men are complaining saying they can not get cars, amt are being dam aged; likewise the movement of cotton is too slow. Let us have q railroad commission.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

Last fall when we were talking of starting paper here, Pie. sad It would just like to sec us try It, that Capt. Ansley had starved out at that business. We are trying it. Peo- ple's Tribune.
 We do not remember to have writ ten anything like the above. We de- nv having said any such thing, and call for the proof, and if Bro. Bush has not the paper at hand, we offer him the free use of our files to look over to find what he wants. lhis looks like an attempt to injure this paper, and make capital for the so- called Reform CD party, but we think it will fail in doing either. There is nothing in his little squlb above, but an appeal to prejudice, hy misrepresentation, and we notice it simply to show the desperate straights he is in. The Tribune $ editor neglected to answer the sever al hits we made the week before, as to it's inconsistencies and contained only the one little puny squib above. We did tell Bro. Bush, while here last August, before getting out his first issue, that we did not think Prescott and this county could sup port three newspapers, and we are of the same opinion still. And we might add that there are hundreds of our best citizens of the same Opinion
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

Just as we have all along said. the old gang in this county, composed of 0. $. Jones, ct. al., are still boss ing the socalled new third party of Reform. Every issue of People s Tribune contains something from the bosses, either under their own signature, or such fictitious names as "Old Farmer" etc.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
Election Proclamation.

Pursuant to the constitution and laws ooi the tate. r. Ed Hood, Sheriff of Nevada county, Ark do hereby make Proclama- ton that special election will ne heId m said county on
 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2i, A. D 1884, at the several voting precincts of said coun, ty, and ut said election the qualified electors will vote for one county surveyor to m tne vacancy caused by the death of Geo. h Mautz. Tho county commissioners will appoint judges who will hold the election in accord ancc with the law. ,o, Given under my official signature, this I"'" day of October. X. D. 1891.
 ED HOOD, Sheriff
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.

LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK,
 September T, 1891
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof wifi be made before County Clerk of Nevada County, Ark, at Prescott, Ark, on November ,, 1891, viz: Julia Nelson. heir of James Nelson. de- ceased, of Nevada county. Ark. II. k. No 11,59i, for the W. SW aud W! NV, See. E. Tp. l0. <. E. 23 West.
 He Hatnc- the following witnesses toproye his continuous residence upon and cultiya- ton of, said land, viz David Steele, John W. Ward, Henry Johnson, W. !. Smith, all ut Prc-eo.t, Ark. I. t. HUDSON,
 Register
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

Now that Gov. Eagle, as mem- Der of the State burning board, has finished his labors in the Woodruff investigation, we trust he will at once bring suit against all railroads who owe the State back taxes.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
Warning Order.

W. II Terry plaintiff In Nevada Cir R. l.. Powers, defendant cut Nour'' The defendant, k. l.. Powers, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days to an ,wcr the comploiat of the plaintiff W. II Terry.
 Given under my hand, this Oct lG, 1891.
 JNO. F.. PORTS, Clerk.
 By c. k. McDANIEI, D. C.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
CORRESPONDENCE.
Neighborhood News and General
 Topics from Our Special Scribes.

-Corresponpcnts will please write upon but one side of paper, and make proper names very plain Communications should reach this office by Saturday or Monpay-Tue.day morning at latest Re brief-long articles often have to b" cut down or left out if paper is crowdcd.-l ED IrOH.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

The little office seeking, side show sheets assert that "rhe People s Party is the National party" Great Scott and when did these sheets learn SD much more than anybody else? There is really no such party except in name only. In Kentucky and other States where elections were held it was an unknown factor, the Democratic and Republican parties being the contestants. Like the C.. E. and U. L. F., this humbug Re form CD party will soon peter out,
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

The Woodruff trial was begun, in the Pulaski Circuit Court Monday. 1t will probably take two weeks or longer to decide the case.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

forced sales furnish rich harvest for the spectators. All know this to be true. Would not the farmer be the sufferer! We think so,
 The scheme is the most gigantic farce and fallacy of the age. It IS paternalism and class legislation run to secd-the most dangerous thing ever conceived since the formation of this government, and if enacted into law would not only bankrupt, but break up our republican form of government in | very short time. No government ever has or ever will go into pawnshop business like thlS' because once in it, not only the farm CT, but all other classes would demand like assistance. In conclusion, VIII the sub-Treasury scheme pay: Inc unoucstionablc answer to this queS- tion is-IT WILL NOT PAY.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

The Bradley county fair, held at Warren last week, offered Sl00 for the largest family exhibited. The prize was captured ny one Benjamin Parnell who with his wife showed up 9S decendants, as follows: 21 children, 30 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

Fresh buckwheat nour, rolled oats, cracked wheat, hominy and grits, at Sam T. White X Cos.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22

The DlutOcratlc sheets very OlIch refer to the fact that Bush was once defeated for an office, as though that was a fine political argument. They seem to forget that it IS measures and not men that we are working tor' and they also seem to forget that history records several instances where men have been defeated by their intellectual interiors. Was not the eloquent Henry Clay defeated by the unknown man James K. Polk: :: Was not James C. Blaine, one of the brainiest statesmen of America de- feated by Grover Cleveland, man that Senator Vest called "a d-n hind quarter of a bcef!' And was not the Hon. Jim r. Copeland de- feated in Pike county for Senator by W. R. D. Barnett, little onc-horSe' rattlc-trap preacher! Sometimes there are political tides, as it were, that no man can stand against, and such is the current of public opinion today, that whoever undertakes to stand against the onrushing of re- form will be buried beneath it's bll- lows. .-T Peoples Tribune.
 Third party agitators and men of light calbre like Bush, take delight in comparing themselves to such brainy men as Clay, Cleveland and Jim P. Copeland--in fact, our delud- ed corpsc-reviving brother seems to have a very lofty opinion of himself But unlike the great men he men tions, has not enough of their sound judgment to retire to private hfe at the behest of the people, but IS still seeking after the phantom of of- flee. But Mir. Bush will again get left.
Nevada County picayune., 1891-10-22
! ?. FARRELL & CO.,,
 =, ,c,,;:. Blacksniths & ssA " goa Makers.
WOOD < IRON PROMPTLY DONE
Horse-shoeing and Repairing Buggies

7oTse7sNoeInE aud NepaTFThB buggTes A SPECIALITY. Enlarged Shop. Better Facilities, and more and better material than ever before. j Harrell will also do gun ming.
 Wcare also manufacturers and agents for the celebrated Lyons Combination Harrow auu Scrapcr. and will furnish them on de mand.
 ze- shop next to Methodist church, or West Second street. We guarantee work to give satisfaction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02
CAUSE OF The CANAL.
The Meeting at the Improvement
Association Rooms.
En- gineer Wheeler Explains in Detail
the Routes Under Discussion
capt. KObinsOn's Position
No Action Taken.

The meeting held at the rooms of the
Rock Island Citizens Improvement asso.
citation last evening to consider the guess
ton of routes to the mouth of Rock river
for the proposed Hennepin canal, was, as
expected, largely attended. Milan was
well represented, while Capt. L. L.
Wheeler and one of his corps of engineers
were also present.
President Jackson called the meeting
to order and laid before the association
the plans for the viaduct over the TWEEN
ty-fourth street railroad tracks which had
been furnished the association by Capt.
Lyon, acting commandant of Rock
Island arsenal. The association ex,
tended a vote of thanks to Capt. Lyon for
his courtesy. President Jackson then
spoke of the object of the meeting being
to discuss the routes proposed for the
Hennepin canal leading to the mouth of
Rock river. The desire of the people of
Rock Island, he believed, was to know
the exact facts and leave nothing undone
to push the work of construction without
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02

the insertion of the clause pro viding for
the retention of 81! riparian rights, slip.
ulation which precluded the possibility of
the acceptance of the deed by the attor-
ney general.
Oliver Olsen asked Capt, Wheeler if,
should the property holders convey the
land required free on the north side, he
would recommend the north route, to
which Capt. Wheeler replied that from
an engineering point of view. he could
not recommend the northern route.
In further discussion which followed
Capt Wheeler was piled with questions
by Oliver Olsen, Charles Searle and 9TH
ers, the intent of which was to show that
the agreement prepared by the district
attorney snd signed by Capt. Robinson
was dated April 4. 1891, while the south.
ern route was recommended March 10,
and approved March 81. while Capt.
Wheeler had said he had been instructed
TO press the contract for the north route
before the location of the southern route
should be decided. Capt. Wheeler ex-
plains the lateness of Capt Roainsau's
agreement beng signed, however, in the
fact that after it had been presented to
him it was sent west for a signature, and
was consequently delayed.
Howard Wells moved the aa point.
ment of committee on resolu ious, and
the motion prevailing, the chair named
Messrs. Wells, Dart and Paul Mr. Dart
declined and Mr. Carse was named in his
place. He likewise declined, whereupon
MIR. Olsen was appointed. He poshiYe>
~ declined to serve, and the chair refus,
ing to appoint another, the motion was
Withdrawn and the association adjourned.
As far as the effect of the meeting is
concerned i; has no significance whatever
on the situation. nor does it alter the
views Of the subject heretofore exp, esst d
in this paper. THE ARGUS still mair tain
ing that grasping attitude Of few has.
il anything, had the effect of deciding
the route on the south line and il further
pursued may jeopardixe the entire pro.
ject.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02

eminent for $50. coo free from all es.
cumbrances, while there was inserted a
stipulation by Capt. Robinson's attorney,
Dir. Gest, that the transaction include
preservation of the water power and all
RIPARIAN rights forever. The other alter
native was proposition to deed certain
describe d lands for $500
Capt. Robinson then addressed the
meeting stating that he had informed
Capt. Wheeler that the government could
have all the land and water advantages de-
sired for the right of way surveys. lie had
been misrepresented in the premises he
said. He had some feeling in the matter
and did not like to be misrepresented N
that sort of way.
"Will you state what you did de-
mandt" asked Capt. Wheeler
81 stated to you" was the ca ptait. s
reply, that if you wanted the property
free of al encumbrances l would ask
$4,000 but that if you wanted the land
and all the water necessary for canal
purposes, you could have it for $500,
reserving to myself the right to use the
remainder under proper restrictions"
Capt Wheeler here produced the agree
ment signed by Capt. Robinson, his wife
and Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, in which it
was stipulated that for $4,000 Capt.
Robinson agreed to deed to the govern
ment IA So acre of land on Vandrufs
island, together with all water rights, and
the captain called particular attention @
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02

oy himself, interrupted him with the re,
minder that he had omitted one reference
originally contained in his letter in which
he termed the scene of the Milan water
power. graveyard of ruined enter
prises," The incident showed that, armed
with copy of the official correspondence
MT Gest was keeping tab on Capt.
Wheeler as be progressed, and the latter
explaining that the copy before him was
somewhat blurred, proceeded with the
reading OF the letter, in which he spoke
OF the early fame of the locality which at.
tracted the attention of eastern capital
many years ago and terming the sites of
once hourishing industries, now the
scene of ruined mills, wrecked enter.
prises and destroyed dams. He
compared the two routes item by item,
sketching the surveys of each on the map
and giving the figures of estimates, ETC.,
as they appeared in last nights ARGUS.
After describing the southern route as the
most advantageous, he said that in the
construction of the northern route the
government would have been obliged to
bay decayed water power which would
have been not only expensive. but I'M
satisfactory. In speaking of some of the
unreasonable prices demanded by certain
property holders. be stated that Captain
Robinson had signed an agreement to
deed IA So acres on Vandruff's island for
$4,000.
Capt. Robinson here entered denial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02

of having made such demands and ask ed
for the circumstances Of the demand.
Capt. Wheeler stated that when he was
Though he would be pleased to answer
| any questions. He then went on 10
describe the demand of the Sears heirs
for S22 500, the agreements received
aggregating SIS. 900, or one seventh the
entire appropriation. The rights con-
trolled by D. L. Cunkle were estimated
as worth SIS 900.
Mr.. Jackson asked Capt. Wheeler if he
knew how much Mr. Cunkle had asked.
and the captain read a letter from that
gentleman in which he asked $4,000
The speaker went on along the line Of
the northern route pointing out the lands
and the prices asked. and then did the
same on the southern project, and in the
end stated that in his opinion the south
one was the only one from an engineer.
ing standpoint, to say nothing of the diff
ference OF SS7,000 in favor of it. In his
opinion, furthermore, there was not q
piece land on the northern route the
title of which would pass the scrutiny of
the attorney general. He read the report
of Capt. Marshall to the chief of engi.
neers, and spoke of the promptness of
the secretary of war in approving the
south shore line.
Capt. Wheeler also explained his
doubts as to finding seven feet of water
in the mouth of the canal by the north
route, which the government specially
provided there should be, and all things
considered, he could not see how the
north shore line could possibly be adopt
ed by the government. The captains de-
scription of the surveys was comprehen>
sive and complete to the most minute de-
tail. and his presentation of the situation
could only be accepted as the candid,
unbiased statement of an officer who had
discharged his duty in accordance with
instructions from his superiors and moth.
ing more.
At the conclusion of Capt. Wheeler's re.
marks, vote of thanks was rendered him
on motion Of Oliver Olsen for the valu-
able and interesting information present.
ed, and then Capt. Robinson improved
the opportunity for cross examination
Of Capt. Wheeler, as to the conversation
between the two pertaining to the con.
| ditions of transfer to the govern ment
| of certain portions Of Vandruffs island,
and Capt. Robinson having entered strong
denials as to Capt. Wheeler's assertions
relative to exactions, the latter read the
correspondence with Capt. Robinson on
the subject in which the latter signed an
agreement to sell the government part
of Vandruff's island, IA IS acres together
| with all water power created by the gov
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02

delay. He noted the presence of Capt.
Wheeler at the meeting and the fact that
he would probably explain the work SO
far accomplished, and what was propose
by the engineers. The people Of Rock
Island were peculiarly interested in this
project, Mr.. Jackson said, and had been
Unidentified with it from its earliest history
They had given time and work to its
furtherance, and it was natural, therefore,
that they should want to know all about
it; they might want to know more per-
haps than they ought to. He believed
the majority of the citizens of Rock
Island were anxious to SEE this work
pushed TO completion without unreason-
able delay, and were DESTROYS
OF knowing the progress of the work
step by STEP The matter being
one in which all were interested
and there being many present who were
not members, he thought it proper that
the privileges Of the association should
be extended to all present. The sugges-
ton was carried ont By means of a mo-
ton TO that effect by Phil Mitchell, which
prevailed, and the gathering from that
on partook of the nature of mass meets
ing, in which ali were privileged to take
part.
President Jackson thereupon invited
Capt. Wheeler to give an explanation of
the surveys made by the government, and
upon the strength of which the establish
ed route of the canal has been determ-
ined. On the west wall Of the
room, Capt. Wheeler had placed q
large, blue print map of the vicinity of
Rock river from Cars island to the con-
fuence Of the Rock and Mississippi
rivers. thus showing the course of the
waterway to be constructed, a reduced
outline of which appears on this page.
In commencing his remarks, Capt. Whee.
Ter stated that he was present to explain
as clearly as possible what had been
} done under the Hennepin canal sppro>
priation of Sept. 10. 1890. and what it
was proposed to do on the surveys adopt
ed by the United States government. He
read the report of the secretary Of war
on the route for passing the rapids on
Rock river and establishing Whist was
known as the Rock river route. He read
the official reports on the subject of the
surveys in the order of days, COM
mencing with his own to his
immediate superior, Capt. Marshall,
under date of March 1891 including the
surveys and estimates of the line around
the rapids and pointed out the progress of
the surveys and investigations on the
map before him. In reading his own
| first official letter to Capt. Marshall. Mr..
Ge;t who had been sitting off in a corner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-02
c. c. TAYLOR.

My assortment Of chamber
sets is now complete, and the
range in price and in styles is
enough to satisfy any taste.
Please call.
In table cutlery also I have
a fair variety, at prices inter
esung to any one who is buy
ing. The hard rubber handled
knives, with four tined forks to
match, are pal ticularly good;
warranted to stand hot water.
Handles will not come eff.
G. NJ. LOOSELY.
CHINA AND GLASS,
1909 second Avenue.