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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
A Remarkable Funeral.


James Johnston, the man whose bacir
was broken last summer by being thrown
from hand car on the Beech Creek rail-
road, died on Saturdayat his home, near
Kyler's mill. Johnston was buried by
the township overseers Of the poor. The
circumstances attending the burial are
noteworthy on account Of the difficulties
attending 1t. Johnston's house Is on the
right hand of Moshannon creek, in O
wild, lonely spot, remote from other
houses and almost inaccessible.
The only approach to it Is by a narrow,
rickety foot bridge which spans the
creek, which on Saturday was swollen
by the recent rains to a raging torrent.
The coffin had to be carried across the
bridge, and the task, after several at
tempts, was accomplished by making a
harness of straps fastened to each end of
the coffin and buckled around the shout
ders Of two men, who by clinging to the
single handrail succeeded in getting
across, although the frail bridge swayed
and sank with their weight until the
swift current splashed over 1t.
After the body WIS placed in the cof-
fin the men started back. They found
that with the additional weight Of the
corpse the bridge would not bear them,
and, after several Intellectual attempts
to carry it over, they finally got it over
by rigging harness to the stoutest man,
who then dragged it over with much
difficulty and peril.
There was no minister present. no
mourners and no funeral services were
held over the poor fellows body.-Phila-
delphia Letter.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
The Rice Throwing Custom.

A leading London paper has begun q
crusade against what IL calls the "hideous
rice scuffie" at the close of wedding recep-
lions. "The custom of throwing rice at
departing lovers comes from the east,
where rice Ia sign of plenty and prosper
ity. This emblematic idea Is lost, and, In
stead Of a few grains softly falling, we
pelt and smother and lombard our brides
with thorough brutality, and finally the
practice has degenerated into senseless
and unsesmly fght. With the instinct of
self preservation the bride and groom de-
fend themselves as best they can, and the
couple literally fight their way, breathless
and disheveled- With supreme effort
they gain the door, bolt like rabbits into
the brougham, and the couple, who have
earned little spoony peace, are forced to
travel and make love with pound OF rice
In the small of their backs"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
Tho Land OF Bloodless Revolutions.

The recent revolution in Brazil is an
other instance Of the peculiar character
Of the government changes in the great
South American republic, and the
strange thing about. them is that revo-
luton follows revolution always with
out bloodshed. The late Dom Pedro alb
dicated and went into Punishment with
out war; the president who succeeded
him, and who undertook unsuccessfully
TO play the part Of dictator, yielded to
indignant popular opinion without she'd
ding blood, and now another govern
ment has been set up, and 50 far the in.
ternal troubles have caused no blood
shed. Forum.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
Ono Rsx,msnt,s Colonies.

Among the strange fatalities Of the
year there are none moro noteworthy
than those surrounding the colonelcy Of
the Twenty-first infantry. In less than
. year the regiment has suffered the loss
Of three colonels-Morrow, O'Beirne and
Conrad. We trust that the fated three
break the spell, and that Colonel Jewett
will continue in command until his re-
tirement, March 81, i8o9.--Army and
Navy Journal.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
She Longed to He q Man.

There are times in my life when long
to b. a man that | may sail in and do
better with my fists! 1t is such thwart-
ing. unsatisfactory thing to be well
behaved and decorous woman when you
long to be son of thunder and take tho
traili l was standing for shelter in the
doorway of a Chicago depot. 1t was
raining in that easy, delightful way that
reminds one of impulsive people when
they talk. There was no holding back,
no reserve, no attempt to be noncom-
initial and conservative. 1t rained q
pint to every square inch, and an UNI
brella was Of less use than fork is in
eating gravy.
Well, as ! stood in the shelter Of the
doorway very queer specimen Of re-
motely rural life stepped into view. He
had just got out Of some train and was
at O loss what to do In the big city.
His clothes were blue and new and i'll
fitting. His face was tanned and his
smile was both deprecating and timid.
lie carried q little bundle, and his trouser
legs were rolled up over pair Of laced
shoes. No sooner had he appeared upon
the scene than a bevy Of depot hangers
On bore down upon him. Some of them
were cabbies, and more Of them were
loafers. .
They surrounded him as big bluebottle
flies get around q honey pot. They bent
the head and talked low; they winked
furtively and laughed at each other be-
hind the poor boys back. He took q
slip of paper from his pocket and showed
1t to them, and two OF them, with q great
show Of friendliness, walked him away
between them. I wanted to follow them
up. but, as usual, didn't dare toi--A
Woman in Chicago Herald.
A Big Connecticut Bowider.
The approximate maximum dimensions
Of the "Sheegan" bowlder in Montville,
Conn.,, are: Length, rs feet; width, So
feet; height, GO feet; contents, 10000
cubic feet; weight, 5000 tons. II allow
ance be made for an immense fragment
which has fallen from it's northeast side,
the dimensions and cubic contents Of
"Sheegan" would approximate closely
to 90 900 cubic feet. One point that goes
far toward sabstantiating the claim on
behalf Of the "Sheegan" rock is that 1t is
O true bowlder, is the number Of I'M
doubted powders of an immense size
and of the same granite which exist An
comparative proximity. David A. Wells
In Popular Science Monthly.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
A Romantic stos, from austria.

It is believed that influenza is answer
able for both deaths-those Of the Arch
duke Henry and his beloved cousort-
which, as announced, are the subject of
widespread grief in Vienna. The arch
duke knew nothing of the death Of his
wife. The archdukes only child, Bar
oness Roineria Of Waldeck, who had
been deprived Of both parents in such a
tragic manner, says that they had a pre-
sentiment Of their fate. The baroness
grief is heartrending. She is being con-
soled by the Duchess of Alencon, sister
Of the Empress Elizabeth.
The tragedy is intensified by the ro-
mantle history Of the union Of the arch
duke and the opera singer by the sacri-
fees the archduke had to make and by
the exemplary happiness of the pair dur
ing the twenty-three years of their mar
ried life. They were idolized through
out the Tyrol, and in Vienna the tall,
strong figure Of the archduke, with his
long white beard and blue eyes, was a
familiar object. He made the acquaint-
ance at Graz of the pri1na donna Of the
theater in that town in the drawing
rooms Of the Syrian nobility. He pri-
vately engaged himself to her just be-
fore he had to leave for Italy to fight for
his country, and the girl in his absence
was offered brides to release him, but
resolutely refused.
At last the pair were married in the
private chapel of the archduke's palace
at Bozen. Large black flags foated
from the four corners Of the Vienna
Rathhaus as mark of sympathy. Both
bodies lay in state in the archduke's pri-
vate chapel till Wednesday night. They
were then conveyed to Bozen for inter-
ment in one grave beneath the chapel in
the archducal palace, according to the
wishes Of the archduke. The Vienna
papers express unanimous regret at the
sad occurrence.-PallM Mall Gazette.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15
Hunting with Trained Bald Eagles.

Hunting with Trained Bald Eagles.
An Indian boy belonging to the Sioux
tribe has q pair of pets which are not
only strange and interesting, but are
useful as we'll. These are two large bald
eagles.
The young Indians are fond of hunt
ing, but are not allowed to own or carry
guns, and the result is that they are
compelled to use the bow and arrow,
which they use with great experiences.
The boy shot an old eagle and wounded
it. It few to its nest, and he followed
until he saw where the home Of the bird
was. He then killed the wounded bird
and waited until its mate appeared and
also killed it.
Climbing to the nest he found two
young ones, which he took home with
him and began q course of training
which has resulted in his having the
birds SO fully under control that they
come and go at his command. He takes
them out, and when he sights any quar-
~ he turns his eagles loose, after fasten-
ing their beaks SO that they cannot eat
tho animal, and the birds Immediately
give chase and bring down the prey.
The eagles are now about year and Q
half old, and are large and strong enough
to bring down fawn.
The boy is the most successful hunter
of the tribe, and never goes out without
bringing home some game, from rab-
bit to deer. The officers at this place
want the eagles, and have offered the
boy what probably appeared to him to
be fabulous sums for them, but he stead
lily refuses all offers.-Cor. Boston Globe.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15

Visitors to Werkhojaust, Siberia, com.
plain of the GOODNESS of the place. The
thermometer Is said to have registered
on occasions as low as 81 dogs. below
zero, and that the ground freezes to q
depth Of 400 feet.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15

The population of the Cherokee Me-,
ton, which has recently sold 8,00o, 900
acres of land to the government, y about
10000. The Cherokees are q highly CIV
llized tribe Of Indians.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-01-15

Forestne Cough Syrup and Plaster for Lung
Diseases, La Grippe, ETC..
Forestne Blood Bitters and Plaster for Kidney
and Liver diseases, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism.
The Plaster extracts the pain while the Medi-
cine heals. n. B.--If this combination does
not cure you in less time than any other RENE
edy the money will be returned. All dealers.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
100000 Given Away.

The Arkansas Gazette is propos-
ing to actually give away s. 10000,
to its subscribers, of which 81 900
are to be in GOLD CASH, the
largest cash gift to be $4,000. The
remaining 81 900 90 are to be given
in merchandise, such as musical
instruments (among which is a $3.50
kimball piano gwen by the Hol-
lenbure Music Company agricul-
tural implements and numerous
household articles, both ornamental
and useful. There are several hum
dred articles altogether. Each SUBJ
scriber to the Weekly Gazette who
pays years subscription, Sl.00, is
authorized to guess on the Governor
election next September, the one who
guesses nearest the entire number of
votes cast to get the cash gift Of
$3.50, the next nearest the fine
piano and SO on through the long list
of prizes. Drop the Gazette postal
card asking about the scheme and
they will tell you all about it,
The Gazette has recently bought
new type and is now one of the neat
est printed papers to be found any
where 1t contains more information
about Arkansas than any other paper
published. The approaching cam
paign will be a lively one and the
Gazette will have a man in the field
-, 81 4, |, L.. E.
Il postal card for sample copy OF
the Weekly.
The Gazette desires good, active
agents in ever community in the state
to whom it will pay liberal com
missions. Write for terms. Adj
dress all communications to the
Gazette, Little Rock. Ark.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
Laneburg Leaflets.
News very scarce.

News very scarce.
Heavy rain, with considerable wind
and hail, Saturday evening.
A good many Of us were engaged
in sowing oats, the past week.
Rev. j. w. Erwin gave us quite an
interesting talk on Isaiah i'll 10 and
Il, at Laneburg, Sunday.
Most everybody is making prep
arations, and a few have commenced
gardening, such as planting onions,
mustard. peas, etc.
The fine chandelier belonging to
the church at Laneburg. which dis
appeared SO strangely about the LIST
of December last, has been restored
to its former position. It's looks
very natural, and seems to be all o.
k.
As there is much being said
through newspapers just now with re-
gard to turning off "our Tom, and
electing some other fellow to repre-
sent us in Congress, ! wish to say.
and think | voice the sentiment OF
a majority of the Democrats here,
that such an idea is sheer nonsense,
and the excuses urged for doing so
are the Aimsiest bosh. No, we want
I. G. McRae to succeed himself just
as long as he acts the man that he
has in the past. COOP Luck.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11

Thanks to our friend, Mr.. Thomas
Mcclure, of Rosston, for renewal
Monday. We are indeed glad to
hear he has been cured of cancer
on his face, by the use of salve
made of "sheep sorrel," a common
wild herb of this section.
We return our sincere thanks to
following subscribers for renewing,
during past week: j. G. Purifoy
Zama; b. f. Baker, Boughton; L,
j. Woodul, Laneburg; w. II. Hen
dirk, Rosston; j. A. Boyd, j. c.
Trevillion, n. E. Ward and j. G..
McMillion, Prescott.
GRAND OFFER.-We will send
the PICAYuNE l year, and the Allan
Ia Weekly Constitution | year, for
Sl.15 for both papers. Old sub
scribers can get benefit Of this offer
by paying up, and in advance. All
such club subscribers also get chan
ces for the prizes offered, s. 900 in
money, by the Constitution.
Prof Geo. f. Clark, who recently
got control of the Arkadelphia Prac-
teal Business College, was down on
business and visiting relatives, last
week. Prof. c. is an enterprising
and worthy gentleman who under
stands his business. Our young
men will do well to attend this bust
ness college. In another place see
, adv.
The Tom Allen High School here
under the management of Prof.
Thomas Crawford, gives general
satisfaction. Prof. G. understands
thoroughly the art of teaching, and
is good disciplinarian, preserving
perfect order and system in the
school. There are about 300 pupils
in daily attendance-no school in the
State surpasses it.
No country paper in the State is
better equipped than the PICAYUNE.
With power press, paper cutter,
NtilCSS JObDti, ihdiiihS HldCulhC
new type throughout, costing about
$4,000, it is no trouble to get out a
well printed, neat and interesting
paper, second to no country weekly
in the State. Its merit in this re-
spect is acknowledged wherever it is
read.
An odd occurrence is vouched for
by our clever young farmer friend
MIR. j. b. Cathey, OF Boughton, He
and Mr.. J. X. Anderson while, get
ting out rails, cut down large oak
tree, and when it fell, broke in
twain, ten feet in length, and burst
ed into ten straight rails, ready &c
be put upon the fence. This is the
best rail-spiitung story we ever
heard.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
Jno N. Reynolds.

Prescott was honored by visit
from the noted gentleman, whose
name heads this article, whose home
is at Atchson, Kan, Tuesday. Mr..
X. attained national fame four or
five years since by being elected as
State Senator in Kansas, while
serving q term in the penitentiary as
convict, wrongfully convicted by
periurers. Such a thing was never
before known in the country He
is now travelling over the country,
delivering free lectures, and also
sells his wonderful hook, 1.-The
Twin Hells," telling Of penitentiary
life. Mr.. X. delivered two lectures
here and sold many of his books--ls
a fine speaker and won plaudits
from all who heard him. Both his
lectures and hook contain burning
appeals ia stop sin and wickedness.
liis is great and noble work for his
fellow man.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
MsE...s: WINE os oAsou, for female diseases
Collectors Notice.

will meet the citizens of Nevada
county for the purpose of collecting
their taxes for the year 1891, at the
following times and places, to wit:
Bluff City, Union Up. Monday,
February Sth.
Zama, Union Up, Tuesday, Feb.
9Th.
Iatleys Store, Jackson Up, We'd
ncsday and Thursday, Feb 10 and II.
Caney Church, Georgia Up, Fri
day and Saturday, Feb. II and Is.
Chenille, Le,ke Tp., Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 10th and 10th.
Herring's Store, Taylor Up, Wed,
day and Thursday, Feb. l7th and
18th.
Rosston, Caney Tp.. Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 10Th and Goth.
Falcon, Alabama Up. Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 22d and 23d.
Bodcaw, Parker Up, Wednesday
and Thursday, Feb. 24th and 25th.
Clayton Postotiice, Albany Up,
Friday, Feb. Doth
Laneburg, Albany Up, Saturday,
Feb. 21th,
Whites Ferry, Redland Tp., Mon
day, Feb. 29th.
Boughton, Boughton Up, Tuesday
March LIST.
Emmett, Emmett Up, Wednesday,
March 2nd,
will be in my Office from the Bird
day OF March until the 10th day of
April at which time will close my
books. All parties are requested to
bring the correct numbers of their
land, also the correct numbers of the
school district in which they live.
En- Hoop.
This Jan. rs, 1892. Sheriff.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
DO YOU READ?
W.. If SO, this offer is
intended for you.
We have made special arrange
ments with the
WEEKLY CONSTITUTION,
THE GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY,

Published Mt Atlanta, by which We are en-
abled to offer it with our paper Tor one year
for only Sl.75, This offer lasts only short
while. Now is your chance to get all the
news of al the world and your home paper
for the price of one paper.
Old subscribers can get the benefit Of this
offer by paying up TO date, and ahead, the
same as new subscribers. Botn papers the
Constitution and Picayuno, one year, for
S1.75. Or for Sl.25 win send the Constitu
ton one year, and the Peayune six months.
Every clubbing subscription Mt this rate
Is entitled to chance at the Constitu-
TONS $4,000 Free Distribution for 1892, de-
tails Of which will be found elsewhere.
This is the most remarkable combination
offer ever made. Every home should re-
ceive its local paper first, and after that, il
should have the best general newspaper
bringing every week the news of the world,
and overlooking with the choicest special
features, such rs the Weekly Constitution
published at Atlanta, GA, and having cir
culation Of 10000
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11

Mr.. J. G. Parker came home Sun-
day, but returned Monday.
Miss Claude Knott, of Clayton, is
visiting Miss Beatrice Dunn.
Capt. John Parker has been very
sick, but | am glad to know is up
now.
Our saw mill is in full blast now,
and any one can get lumber on short
notice, The young men who want
to build houses can now be supplied
with material.
We have a short method teacher,
who will teach in eight days what is
not learned in eight months in q
common school. | hope every one
will be satisfied.
1t is reported that Pelt Bros >
store was broken open Friday night
again, but | didn't learn the amount
of the theft. Mr.. Pelt ought to en-
ploy all means to bring the miscrcant
to justice. JoHN HENHY.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11

Mr.. X. G.. McRae and wife, of
Hope, came up Saturday, and spent
Sunday here with Mrs. Ms. parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. W. Hayes.
Col. w. J. Blackburn, the venera-
bic editor of Blackburn's Free South
of Little Rock, was in town Thurs
day, and made us a pleasant call.
Prescott keeps forging to the front.
We learn another brick store house
is to be built on the lot heretofore
occupied by the G. p. parsonage.
We are receiving new goods in
every department. Come and see
us,
j. T. Brooks 4 Co.
Smiths Pain Oil cures fever
blisters, cuts, burns, insect bites,
soreness of the muscles, etc. Does
not stain clothing Soc. per bottle,
Glad to welcome back from Ten
nessee our clever Young friend, Mr..
Will L. Hart, who will 90 into the
grocery business with Mr. A. NJ.
Denman.
Next Sunday is st. Valentines
Day, and the burden of Uncle Sans
mail will be greatly increased by the
exchange of loving epistles, which
that day brings forth.
We regret to chronicle the death
of Mrs. Jas. Barger, which occurred
at her home Monday evening. The
bereaved family have the sympathy
of the community.
The city council deserve much
credit for the many improvements
made on our streets and sidewalks,
and for giving us the gas lights in
the business part of town.
We have bought the J G.. Hanson
stock of goods, and wi Il sell same,
at cost and below cost. All new and
choice goods.
w. +. ARMSTRONG 4 Co.
have several head of stock
horses and mules will sell cheap.
Call on me at meat market.
ALFRED ABURRow.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
Dissolution Notice.

BY mutual consent the firm Of
Brooks, Blake Il Co, has been dis
solved. Mcssrs. Blake & Hamilton
bought out stock of goods of the old
firm. Old firm Crooks Blake u Co. }
will collect up Indebtedness due it.
Respectfully,
II. G.. Brooks.
W. j. BLAKE.
NJ V. HAMILTON.
+. X. THoRBuRN.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11

This office has turned out lots of
nice job work lately, giving entire
satisfaction in every instance. Have
new type, fine presses, plenty of
best stationery and will duplicate
Little Rock and St. Louis prices.
Bring or send us your orders.
For the next thirty days Mrs.
Wade the milliner, will sell her en-
tire stock at cost, or less than cost.
We must have ROOM for a large
spring stock,
II sou want the news fresh and
first handed, take the PlCAYUNE. 1t
is the best printed, newsiest paper in
the county.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
LACK o RAuoHr en- for Dyspepsia.


The best salve in the world for Cuts, Brui-
ses, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
retter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns,
and all Skin eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money refund
cd. Price % cents per box. For sale by
Hugh Moucrief. druggist.
Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Nev. County, Ark.) 1885-1???, 1892-02-11
CORRESPONDENCE,
Neighborhood News and General
Topics from Our Special Scribes.

iNoTE,-COrresponp will please write upon
but one side of paper, and make proper names
very plain. Communications should reach this
office by Saturday or Mnnday-luesday morning
at latest. BE href-long articles often have to be
cut down or left out, If paper is crowded Ep-
ITOR.