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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

"There are only four eggs OF the
great aux now In this country says
an oologist, land they are valued at
$500 each. IL seems odd to think Of
a bird becoming extinct, but no one
has seen labrador duck, either,
since 1856. There are but five
mounted specimens in existence!
and none OF the eggs are in
existence. KirtIand's warbler is an.
other bird that is rare. Until recently
but seven had ever been captured,
and these all were fouzd in . region
near Cleveland, o., less than . mile
square. Specimens we're worth 300
apiece. But little while ago .
naturalist who CHANGED to visit the
Banana Islands came upon colony
OF the birds, and knowing what .
mine he had struck, shot about
twenty and brought them TO this
country. When he began to
unload, the story came out
and the market sagged, SO that
now you can get Kirkland
for SIS or Sc. The Connecticut war
bier il another bird Of interest to
biologists, because no one has yet seen
its eggs. II passes up the Mississippi
river in the early spring, and proba-
bly, mates far in the interior OF Brit
ish North America, and goes south
in the fall by The way OF the Atlantic
seaboard. II anyone can find the
nest OF this little fellow with four
eggs in it it will be 5000 iu his peck
ct New York Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Even the ssintelligsnt composi:or"
sometimes proves to be the insiru-
ment Of great good. For example,
on Saturday last, an indignant hus-
band wrote and gave to Brooklyn
an advertisement In which
be gave notice thxt he would not be
for any debts contracted
by his wife. He wished 1t to be in
serted twice, and somewhere on the
copy Of the advertisement he wrote
the words s'for two days" These
the Intelligent composition" inter-
preted so that when the notice ap
peared 1t read as follows: 'sFor two
days after date will not be respon-
sible for any debts contracted by my
wife,, The separated couple both
saw the absurdity Of the thing and
concluded to take the composi.or's
view OF the case. They are now
among the happiest persons in
Brooklyn. Newark On. J Adyer-
tiser.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25
what 10 DO At tn. ses shore.

II you go to the seashore this sum
mer, don't try to gather all the shells
on the first day. The waves wash
up fresh assortment every few min
utes. Don't pick up jellyish with
the idea that somebody has lost q
gelatine lunch. Don't believe every
thing the oyster man tells you Don't
wear high-heeled slippers in the
sand. Don't ride in the bum-boat
when there is yacht at the pier.
Doa't try to catch fish before break
fast; nobody but fishermen do that.
Don't spit on your bait; it's West
ern superstition which has no effect
on the ocean tribes. Don't wear q
sea grass hat; just let the sun spoil
your compile xion and send you home
bronzed, happy, healthy and good.
natured. - st. Louis Republic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25
A Cat Msa.a. Tor a chlld.

A strange story, in which cat is
a pathetic character, has come to
light in Paoii, Ga. A little boy OF
that village Owned cat that was a
great pet in the family But the cat
would have nothing to do with any
one except the boy. The latter died,
and for two weeks the cat would
come as usual every morning to the
door and going into the room would
cry mournfully and walk over the
child's bed hunting for its lost friend.
Finally the cat disappeared, only re-
turning occasionally At last one Of
the child's sisters saw the cat in the
graveyard, where il remains, only
returning occasionally for food. 1t
keeps guard at the boys grave, and
can 20 heard at night crying pitt
fully. - Boston Herald
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

A youngster in whose doings Wall
street takes keen interest 10 Eddie
Gould, ~ he is usually called. He
is . heavy-faced, Llack bearded. sui
len-looking young man, who is dis
tinctly less in his millionaire fathers
graces than the eldest son, George,
and no wonder, since Eddie has more
than once been seen openly selling
securities the old man was trying to
bull. This incident might have sug
gested the stock breaking scene in
1.-THE Henrietta" but probably did
not. Wall street life ages man
very rapidly. Eddie Gould looks
now like q middle aged man, but 1t
IL only five years since | saw him, q
more STRIPPING then, ticking part in .
canoe race on the Hudson, and
laughing as gleefuliy al anyone when
he got tipped into the chilly water in
. padding race. Washington Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Grindstone Don't you remem-
Der what Paul says: No prophecy
OF the Scripture u OF any private in
terpretation2'"
K'liordan Yes, only 1t wasn't
Paul. II was Peter
"You are mistaken. 1t was
Paul"
(Producing copy Of New Testa-
ment) THERE'S only one way to
convince seme men. Here's the
passage N. Pster, 30. Read II
for yourself. y
(Snftiy after reading is)--s'Il
doesa't sound like Peter. shsll
look the matter up 49, Chicago
Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and act
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sysa
tenn eaectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitua!
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
luced, pleasing to the taste and ae
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy aud agreeable substances, its
n,any excellent qualities commend i
70 all and have made it the mos
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30,
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist whe
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one VIII
wishes to try it. Do not accept ar,
substitute.
Z CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, ohl.
LOUISVILLE Nv NEW YORK NY
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

''GOl'
No, this is not the story OF horse
race. The monosyllable that hesds
the chapter was hurled by tho Mar
quis de Biliette at the head Of his
errant son and heir.
&C.," repeated the proud father.
"Let me never see your face again.
Never again shall your foot cross
this threshold. To think that one
OF your noble name and lineage
should wed an obscure sales girl!
Get thee hencel As long as / live
these ancestral halls shall never
be darkened by your vile presence.
Go starve or steal, l care not which.
You can bring no more disgrace up
on your honored name than you
have already DONE"
Eyes, / can, father,'' said the
young man in hard, metallic
voice which harmonized well
with the steeIy glitter in his eye and
nis brazen front. 'Either you for
give me or go to work. You shall
have FIVE minutes in which to de-
eide"
In four minutes the naughty noble
man had found his mind and in
thirty seconds more had made 1t up.
'You have won,, said he. "But
little did | dream Of the depths OF
depravity in your nature that you
have today revealed. "--Indianapo-
lis Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

The warning not to turn off heat
too early and not to mako haste to
put away stoves in the spring needs
to be spoken often. Many serious
cases Of illness have bsen traced to
the foolish practice Of letting down
the winter fire as soon 90 the first
mild breczes OF spring blow. 1t is
time enough in this changeable cli-
mate to let the winter FIRE down by
May, and there are many cold days
In this latitude in May when fire is
needed. New York Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Brobson-You look ell broken up,
old man. What's the matter?
Craik--I called ON Miss Pruyn last
night, and NC sooner had | entered
the parlor than her mother appeared
and demanded 10 know my inten-
tons.
Brobs IN That must have boon
rather embarrassing.
Craik Yes, but that was not the
worst. just rs the old lady flashed
speaking Miss Pruyn shouted down
the stairs: Mamma, mamma, he
lent the one - New York Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

"Ahl said the editor, as the
young author came in, "that last
thing was good. We were much
pleased with it."
"Well, in that case," said the au-
thor, | will take back what | said in
my letter about not liking the way
you treated me, and declaring that |
should send you no more OF my
work."
ssOh, that's all right" replied the
editor with heartless cruelty. "That
letter is what referred to. Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

"what comes next to man In the scale
Of beinggr inquired an examiner. His
shirt" was the reply. Asked 10 give the
distinction, If any, between . fort and q
fortress, boy nicely defined them; A
fort is place to put men in, and fort
ress is a place to put women in" On
being asked what the chief end Of man
was, another boy, without any hesita-
ton, said, "The end what's got his head
on - ssssell's journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

You must have pair Of Juliet shoes
that is. providing you have small feet.
II your feet are Of generous proportions
shun them as you would the side laced
boot. The Juliet shoe Is slashed on the
sides to show the gay tinted hosiery,
and comes in all shades Of suede and In
scarlet kid. Romeo may als) wear
these shoes In alligator skin or russell
leather. All the more delicate tints,
such as pink, mauve, pale blue, prim-
rose and absinthe, are now shown N
suede, so that 1t IL no longer necessary
to have evening slippers OF satin TO
match your gowns Black suede ties
will be very much worn ON the street
with bla k lace and grenadine dresses.
TX
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

He--Senator Ingalls has written q
very fine poem on opportunity. |
agree with its philosophy, but it is
not every man who knows when his
opportunity comes. In my mind,
the getting OF . good wife may be q
mans opportunity.
She--I agree with you in that, of
course.
He-Now, think you are my OPP
portunity -
She-You think so?
He--I do. What do you think?
She (blushing) We'll, il you have
found your opportunity you should
embrace it.--New York Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Seven little red Indians and i've
blue Qaakers were expose q for sale
yesterday among other curiosities on
stand near the city postofiise.
There were also three green Africans,
whose nationality was proclaimed Dy
the banjos they held. No explana-
tion was given a. 10 Why this trio
was Of the color mentioned, though
possibly their complexion was snip
posed to have been Affected by over
indulgence In the surreptitious moon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

"Atter we are married, George, I"
she said sweetly, ''And you come
home TO me from your work, you
can sit and read TO me through the
long winter EVENING"" And COW
she wonders why he insisted IN
breaking the engagement. Munsey's
Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Master Thief What yer 50 glum
aboutg Didn't yer git ther chaps over
coatS
Apprentice Yes, bat ther WIZ lot
or bills III thes pocket WIN he TO
pay 'emY Puck
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Then when you have fnis he'd your
lecture" said The professor u elocu-
ton and department to young Dulle,
s'bow gracefully and leave the plat
form GU tip toes. s.Why ON tip
tocs2" qucried Duile. $50 rs not
to wake the audience" replied the
professor. New York Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

Publisher--How many words has
your story?
Author-About 5000.
Publisaer--But, my dear fellow,
we can't make book out Of 5000
words. 1t wouldn't fill fifteen
pages.
Authorizes, but I've used the
words over and over again, you
know. Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

II is astonishing how innocent
policcaasn can look when he's on
parade &C Columbus Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25
What is

Castorfa cures Collie, Constipation
Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructaton:
Gives healthy sleep also aids digestion
Without narcotic stupefaction.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
When Baby vas sick. ws rave her CassoriA, whsa shs was Child, she cried for Casseria, whea shs became Mtss, she chung to Castoria, whsa she had Children, she gave them CasaoriA,

George W. Cook sold his entire crop of the Genuine Improved Allen Cotton to H. E. Gwynn : Co.,, at ten cents per pound. They in turn sold it at from eleven to thirteen cents. Mir. Cook has an abundance of the seed of this excellent variety, which he will sell at seventv-iive cents per bushel, and, judging from the price it brings on the market, it is superior to any other cotton grown. He also has the African Silk Cotton seed for sale at the same price. Give him call.
 In their large store there is some- thing over which every person may grow enthusiastic. Day after day car loads of fresh new Dry Goods, Dress Gsods, and Novelties replace those prizes captured by eager pur- chasers. Russell Graham & Go. 8 stock plainly demonstrates that they have given more thought to it than ever before, and have much better goods at much lower prices. Compe- titon among manufacturers works that way. and by being on the alert this enterprising firm get and give the greatest bargains. in this line The ladies will be delighted on an examination of our Goods, purchased especially for them.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. FEBRUARY 2. io
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MA RSiIAL.

YTNHE TIMES Ia authorized to announce
 | THOMAS gNlLDkESS as candidate for election tc the office of Marshal of the in- corporsted town of Forrest City, subject to tho vote of the people.
 vINHE TIMES Is authorized to announce
 ! Mir. r. E. PREv BIT ss a candidate for reelection to the ofacc of Marshal of the s- curporated town of Forrest City. subject to thc vote of the people.
 vIyHH TIMES Is authorized to announce Mr.
 \ GEO. BAXTER as \ candidate for election to ihe office of Marshal of the n- compounded town of Forrest City, subject to fhc vote of the people.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Tourists.

Whether on pleasure bent or business should take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kid neys, liver and bowels. preventing levers. headaches and other forms of sickness. For sale ill 50c. and $1 bot ties by all leading druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Spring is here.
 The college is a necessity. James II. Russell Whisky. NewSefaud for Shpet Mus{r

Newsstand for Sheet Music.
 Trade with l.. RoLLwAGR A Co. Buy coal of Russell. Graham & Go. Richards Comedy Co. February 2sth Geo. M Rowland was in town Tues. day.
 James II. Russell Whisky, crop of 1880.
 Teu-cent Sheet Music at the news stand.
 Drink James II. Russell Whisky. crop of 1880.
 Col V. E. Izard spent Monday in Memphis.
 Win lizard was up from Mcdaniel last night.
 Building plans may be had at the Newsstand.
 C, l.. James, of Griggs. was in the city Tuesday.
 J. II. lIsynic, of Blsckflsh, was in town Monday.
 The Richards Comedy Company to- morrow night.
 Go to the Magnolia Saloon for all kinds of drinks.
 John Farmer was in the city on business Tuesday.
 0. E. Hambietan, of Franks, was in town "Wednesday.
 F.. Landvoigt, of Memphis, spent Sunday in the city.
 Read notice to stockholders else where tn this paper.
 Mrs. N. w. Norton was in Memphis last week on visit.
 Dr. ]. A. Williams, of Haynes, was in the city last night.
 J. P. Mcdonald. of near New Castle was in town Tuesday.
 W. C. Ferguson, of Fergusonville, was in town Wednesday.
 Try tho Studebakcr Wagon. l.. Roll. wsgs & Co.,, sole Agents.
 Dialogue, Speech, and Dream Books at the newsstand.
 Rev. Mir. Griffin. of Brinkley, was in the city one day this week.
 Mrs. Walter Germans little boys are on the sick list this week. ! Buy Hamilton Brown Boors and 6Hons at l.. Roilwage < Co.'S.
 Hunter Crippen, of near Madison was on our streets Wednesday.
 w. w. AcDaniel. of Haynes, was in the city Wednesday on business.
 j. J. Hughes, Jr., of Haynes. was in the city on business Wednesday.
 Buy your SCHOOL BooKs and STA. TIoNERY at l.. Rollwage < Co.'s.
 Captain T. X. Hatcher left Wednes- day for Memphis and points east.
 If you want good lunch try those Sandwiches at the Palace Saloon.
 NJ. II. Ford. of Marianna. was here several days this week on business.
 Wc should like a few announcements for Mayor. Recorder and Aldermen. Uncle Wm. Chiidress. of Knobel wxs m the city several days this week Dr. N. F. Beauchsmp, of Wheatley, spent Sunday with friends in Forrest City.
 Speer < Gray have moved thsir meat market to their old stand on the south aide.
 Drink Cloverdale whiskey. It is the best On sale at the Palace Sa- loon.
 W. s. Moore, accountant for Dickin- son & Heck, was in Tennessee this week.
 The Clcverdalc Whisky can't be beat. & D. Apperson t O., sole sgentA
 Dan Davenport. of Wynne, spent Sunday with relatives and friends in this city.
 Pure and fresh Drugs It Evans q Ce.s. Prescriptions carefully com pounded.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Answer this Question.


 Answer this Question. Why do so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miseia able by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming Up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75 cents we will sell them Shiloh's System Vitalizer guaranteed to cure them. Sold by Win- ! throp x Co.,. ]. J. Ables. Colt
 The weekly edition of the St. Louis l Republic is now practically semi weekly. Two papers of not less than six pages are issued every week, Oil Tuesdays and Fridays. Subscribers are given the news fully half a week earlier than it can be obtained from any weekly paper, and yet the price remains only sl year. Special Mis- souri, Illinois and Texas editions are printed. The general edition contains | only important news of interest every where. Remember the price is only $l year. Sample copies, or d premium catalogue, sent free on application. Address, THE REPUBLIC, St. Louis, Mo
 pr. Drake Moves to Forrest City. We regret very much to hear that 1 Dr. D. $. Drake, who has been one of the most popular and prominent | physicians of Lee county for the past twenty years, will soon leave us to I make his future home in Forrest City, having rented the office and fixtures formerly belonging to the late lament cd Cummings. of that city. We can conscientionsly commend Dr. Drake, both as physician and man. to the goodwill and patronage of the citizens of that community. The Doctor, as a physician, stands at the head of tho profession, and has the confidence and friendship of many of Lee connty's best citizens, who now console them- selves with the knowledge that in case of an emergency they can soon reach him by wire and have him with them. The Doctor carries the wishes of a host of friends of our county for his future success. May he get what he justly merits, good patronage and unbound. ed success, is the wish of the Courier. E-Marianna Courier.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
- -
 NOtiCa.

Any person having in their possess sion any Books or Instruments belong ing to the late Dr. J. B Cummings will please leave them at the Bank of Eastern Arkansas.
 Respectfully,
 H. F. GoRNAN, Administrator.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
ONE ENJOYS

ONR ENJOYS Both the method and results when Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tenn effectually, dispels colds, head aches and levers and cures habitud constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities com mend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any ono who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 8AH FRAxeisco. GAL.
 LOUISVILLE, ". NEM y0Rk. ~.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Warming order.

Warming Order. The Prick Company. . corporation existing under the laws of Pennnyl- vania, plaintiffs.
 Lucy M. Ross and the unknown heirs-at-lAw of John Ross and w. c. Kaly and J. w. Keys. defendants. IN ST. FRANCIS CIRCUIT COURT, IN VACATION.
 NOV. ~. lea0 The defendants iu the above entitled cause. Lucy M. Ross. the unknown heirs If John Ross. w. C. Kaly and J. W. Keys, are warned to appear in this court within thirty day and nnswcr the complaint of the plafntiffs, the Prick Company. filed this day in this cause. ISEALl Given under my hand and the seal
 J. c. STERN. Clerk. By T. .. FITzPArRIcx. D. c. feirx7-4t
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-03-19

ed for the settlement of private Spanish
and Mexican land grants. The New
MEXICAN hopes that this report will prove
true and that the appointment will be
rendered to Judge Croft and accepted by
him. He has made first-class, efficient
and honest commissioner of the land Of
fee under his administration the rights
of the settlers and of the government
have been carefully guarded, and
everything connected with it has
been administered in a broad,
lust, fair and honest spirit.
He is a lawyer of great ability and learn
ing; he has extensive experience as a
Judge, and the New MEXICAN considers
him as good an appointment as could
possibly be made. If lawyers and men
OF his stamp are appointed, the people OF
this territory, who are more largely in
terested in the settlement Of these land
claims and the personnel of the court,
than any other, may rest assured, that
Justice, evenhanded and equitable justice,
will be done to all alike, and that the
yexed question which has so long re-
tarded the prosperity and advancement
ofthis fair territory will be settled as ii
ought to be and in accordance with law
and treaty stipulations.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-03-19
VINTIOULTURE IN NEW MEXICO.

The census bureau has just issued a
bulletin containing some highly interest
ing figures on vintculture. In 1889 the
total acreage for the U. S. in grapes was
40l ,261, of which 307 ,575 were in full
bearing. The total product of 1889 was
SIP, 1S9 tons, of which 267 ,271 tons were
table grapes, and 24O,45O tons were for
producing wine, making 24,3O6,9O5 gal
Ions, Al, 166 tons for raisins, making
1921 boxes (twenty pounds EACH
and % ,252 tons for dried grapes and pur-
poses of table fruit. The product Of Cali.
fornia for the season of 1889 was H.
626,OOO gallons OF wine and 1872, 1875
boxes of raisins. The product of 1890 is
estimated, by schedules sent directly to
the census office, at 16,50O,OOO gallons OF
wine and 2,197, 463 boxes of raisins, with
young raisin vineyards enough to increase
this amount 200, 900 boxes more.
In acreage California ranks first, OF
course, but New Mexico, according to the
official figures, makes a very excellent
showing. As to acreage New Mexico stands
twelfth among all the states and territories
and in point of average yield New Mexico
ranks first, along with Missouri, produc'
ing an average Of three tons of grapes to
the acre. According to the census figures
also grapes bring the lowest price ($l6.5C
per tom in Arizona and the highest price
in Georgia, 500 per ton. In California
grapes are worth $3.50, in New Mexico
$45, Kansas $5S and in Missouri $45.
In this connection it is worth while to
ponder over the fact that New Mexico
grapes bring more than three times as
much as does this fruit in California OF
Arizona; the superiority of the fruit
better railroad facilities and being 1000
miles nearer the market, doubtless &C
but feel gratifed over The TACT 1tfh that It fSs a
long and persistently urged our peopl
to make haste to engage in grape grow
ing. Let them take fresh courage from
these facts and redouble their efforts
New Mexico must leave Missouri ant
rank with California before the mex
census is taken.