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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19
SMALL TALK,



l 10 not NJ - calls, a sea,len.
, -..u recently, because I have crown O
stupid that | am no 1onoer ab1a fN
talk. | 90 and sit in s,rria sif-rre
gazing at the hostess. as if | had come
merely pass some minutes in silent adj
miration of her charms and the sit1-
alton IS farto3 awkward to he n1easant
for either Of US, 50 that | have about
given it up.
The editor of course discussed WISELY
upon the subject. Is Is his won,
1t is not in the least a question of
stupidity. he said. Il IS partly a matter
of habit and partly the lack Of c0otip-
ulty. To talk small talk one must
keep in practice, lust as one must keen
in practice IN playing the piano. Yoa
cannot take it up, and lay i. down a.
will You must keep the mind and the
tongue lImber, and it YOU really v.Bh
to be an expert l an not sure that It is
not necessary 10 keep up the pracIcc
alone at home.
He smiled little at the conceit, and
went on Celebrating the idea.
1t might be good idea, he said. to
have dummy sort Of lay figure OF
the kind that artists have standing IoJ,
sidedy about their studIos-and to
take SO much time each day 10 talk u
it. 1t could come about as near giving
an lntelhgible answer as many OF the
persons to whom one is expected to
talk in what Is called soclety, end il
would accpstom cne to getting on with
out help. AT apy rate. whether this
seems 10 be the best method ornot one
must keep his hand in.
But l have nothing 10 say, the other
protested. do not feel shy, and l do
not know that age or disuse has greatly
s,ifTened my tongue. but | find that
there is nothing in the world that I am
inclined to talk about.
That. too. IS parity the result of a
lack Of practice, the editor went on in
his oracuIar manner, slnce 1t is the re-
suit Of being out Of the current Of small
talk. Small talk is very largely made
up Of the little nothlngs Of the dsy, aud
still more it is composed Of the little
nothings OF society aforesaid. There is
about it something OF the nature of the
dust collected from the rugs and the
carpets by the broom Of fthe huusemaId
1t Is made up of threads OF different
hues brushed from each figure IN the
pattern.
Small talk is the fuzz bushed from
each figure in the social fabric. 1t is
largely made up OF scraps OF trivial in
formation, comment or speculation IL
REGARD to the DerS.DE who make I'M .
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19

Many horses think it degrading 10
drink at a public trough.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19

Push the
Spring Goods.

he good times OF 92 are mere. SoOd ulheS and
ave outlook for our own great business.
In lashoning, making, qualiH-WanamaL'r
Brown Spring Clothing is surprisingly good
Three fourths of the selling Good Clothing at
fair prices lies in the manufacturing 1t cant be done
by that doesn't.
We manufacture on the great scale as
wholesalers don't sell any of our clothing except to
you who put it right your back and then have
enough to do to sell it as low do and make it
as good do.
We buy much cloth at the ClOtl-mi'S doors.
We have it cut by our cutters, under cur eyes
We have it made by our careful WorkpeopIe.
Every needless expense of selling is cut off.
Our offer of Railroad Excursion Fare on top of all.
New Spring Specialties in Ten Dollar Overcoats
New Spring Specialties in Twelve Dollar Over
coats
Handsome-the fitting and tailoring great
Silk Lned-Fifteen and rising in price.
Spring Suits-New features and qualities $40.
Bette-SI2 S15-the cloth much better
The finest qualities fully represented
Don't lose sight of it-Our business is directly
with the consumer We cut the cost down by
featuring. We sell at the lowest prices because
we manufacture. 1t makes a difference of dollars
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19

Money loaned and investments made.
Special attention given to the collection OF
claims.
Houses rented and ronts collected on reasonable
terms.
Persons in the county who have farms for sale
will find it TO their advantage to consult with us.
al !. .6m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19

nut; and then the old woman, afel
some sort OF incarnation, knocks
their heads together and they are
declared man and wife.
Among the cannibal Butocudos,
who iphabit the region Of the lower
Amizon, young man who desires
to take q wife must first submit to
frighttul ordeal. He draws over
each arm up to the shoulder a loose
armIet wover OF palm leaves. Then
under supervision of his elders, he
plurges both arms as far as he can
into nest of fierce devourlng ants.
The insects at once attack the
intruder, of course, and. according
to Tie terms of the trial, he must
stand without moving for an hour,
submitting with absolute stoicism to
the bites OF the enraged creatures.
II he endures the test he is
entitled to a bride, otherwise he
must wait for year and then under
go it again
In Hindostan it is not quite so bad
as that. A native bride there is
loaded down with all the jewelry she
can get. She has a girdle at the
waist, numerous rings, anklets,
bracelets and bells, and decorations
for the hair. Although she has
never seen her intended husband,
she goes and sits beside him on the
day of the ceremony. The priest
takes a corner of the brides veil and
ties it to the groom's shawl, and they
are married.
"In We olden time" it was OF great
what color you we're
married in. A book of old rhymes
has it:
Married in white, you've chosen all right;
Married in gray, you will 20 tar away:
Married in black, you'll wish yourself back;
Married in red. you will wish yourself dead
Married in green. ashamed to lie seen:
Married in blue. he will always he true:
Married in pearl, You will live in a whirl;
Married in yellow, ashamed o your fellow;
Married in brown you'll live ont OF town:
Married in pink, your spirit will sink.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-03-19

Wanamaker & Brown,
Sixth and Market, Philadelphia.
For example, we pay Railroad
Excursion Fare from Ekton
if you purchase $50 worth.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
A Model Postmaster.

Maj. A. Stotts, postmaster, merchant planter and sawmill owner, as well as proprietor of a house of entertainment for man and beast at Stottsville, Ark. has been spending couple of days in the city. Mai. Stolts is the only demo- crat in his county who holds on to his office in spite of the changes in nation. al administrations. His postoffice is 23 miles from anywhere on earth, but he his daily mail and doesn't care who knows it. One point about Maj Stotts' postoflice is he doesn't have q particle of trouble about the distribu. tion of his mail. If, for instance. he's ont in the morning calling his chickens or helping Mrs. s. in her milking, oI cnrrying the old nag, and a neighbol calls for his mail. why what does Stott sy. old boy. do? Just boilers" Go in ant git your dern fool mail and don't both CT me-" Judge Stotts can tell splen did story at any time of the day, ant /. always takes little sugar in his'u.- Memphis (Tenn.) Ledger.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT To the Constitution of the
 State of Arkansas.
IJoINr REsOLUTION NO.


 Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
 sentatives of the General Assembly of the
 State of Arkansas, majority Of all the
 Members elected to each House agreeing That the following article shall be proposed
 as an amendment to the constitution of the
 State of Arkansas, which, when agreed to by
 n minority of all the members elected to each
 house and adopted by majority of the eject prs of the state voting at the next general election for senators and representatives shall become part of the said constitution, namely: ,
 Every male citizen of the United States, or male person who has declared his intention of becoming citizen of the same of the age of twenty-one years, who has re- sided in the state twelve months. in the county six months, and in the precinct or ward one month"; next preceding any election at which he may propose 10 vote, except such persons as may for the commission of some felony be deprived of the right to vote by law passed by the general assembly, and who | shall exhibit a poll tax receipt cr other evi- dence that he has paid his poll taxa. the time of collecting taxes next preceding such elec- tion shall be allowed to vote at any election | in the state of Arkansas. Provided, That persons who make satisfactory proof that | they have attained the age or tweuty-one years since the time of assessing taxes next preceding said election and possesses the other necessary qualifications, shall be per mitted to vote; and provided further, That | the said ta X receipt shall be so marked by dated stamp or written endorsement by the | judges of election to whom 1t may De nrst presented as to prevent the holder thereof | from voting more than once at any election. 1 Approved April T. 1891
 In conformity to law hereby give nohce l that at the next general election in this state | for senators and representatives, which is 10 | be held on the 5th day of September, ls92 the foregoing proposed amendment to the constr tution of this state will be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection. Each cleo tor upon depositing his ballot is required to
 vote "For the Amendment" or Against the ISEALl Witness my official signature and seal of office this Isl day of February. 1s2. B. R. CHISM, Sec'y of State. by II. B. ARMISTEAD, Dept. Sec.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Public Speaking,

The nominees of democracy of St. Francis county will meet the people at the following places:
 Wheatley, Wednesday, August IT. Goodwin, Thursday, August IS. Palestine, Saturday, August 20. Bible Union, Monday, August 2. Colt. Tuesday, August g.
 Caldwell, Wednesday, August 24. Latimer Schoolhouse, Thursday, 24. Widener, Friday, August 26.
 Rawlinson, Monday, August 29. Forrest City, Tuesday, Augut, 30.. In addition to the candidates we will have, at several of the above places, speakers of prominence from other portions of the state. Division of time will be given to other accredited speak CTS that may be present. The mem- bers of the democratic committee and clubs in the various townships will use their best exertions to have full turn out of the people. Everybody come.
 V. B. HARD. Chairman Democratic Exuctive Con- mittee.
 John Nj. Davis, Sec retary.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Another Bolter.
Helena World.

Helena WOrld.
 James F. Roberts is again a candi- date for prosecuting attorney. II. F. Roleson is the democratic nominee, and Napoleon Bonaparte Fizer is the Peoples party nominee. but whose nominee is "JimY' This reminds us of a story, which on reflection we will not tell, but pause to remark that Jim" is probably his own nominee. Phillips county democrats will rem en- Der that H. F. Roleson is the party $ nominee prosecuting attorney. They are reminded, too. that it is their duty to remember that Jim Roberts has bro ken faith with the Democratic party Mir. Roberts promised to abide by the decision of the democratic nominating convention, but uow declines to abide He is docking to himself, or has made an alliance with the republicans Scratch his name.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Capt, J. D. Johnson.

To all whom it may concem:-I take great pleasure in testifying to the efficient qualities of the popular remedy for erup' tions of the skin known as P.P.P. Brick ly Ash, Poke Root and POtassiuml. suffered several years with an unsightl, and disagreeable eruption on my face, ant tried various remedies to remove it, none of which accomplished the object, unti this valuable preparation was resorted to After taking three bottles, in accordanc, with directions, 1 am now entirely cnred
 J. D. JOHNSON,
 Of the firm of Johnson X Douglas,
 Savannah, Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Dropped Dead at a Banquet.

Many man who has attained fame and riches here, has been thus suddenly called to the hereafter. The doctors said he died of hert failure. If his blood had been pure bis heart would have been beating yet. Take Hepaticure whether you banquet yourself at home on dinner of herbs or are banqueted abroad by kings and potentates. Everybody needs Hepat- icure. It keeps the liver and kidneys pure and in action; restores the nervous system. For sale by druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
shlloh,s Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue cessful Cough edicine we have ever sold, few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success in the cure of Consumption is without parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first dis coyery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price l0c., soc. and Si.00. If your lungs are sore, chest, or back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop X Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
GENERAL NEWS.


 Two persons were killed by lightning at Buzzard's Bay, the home of Grover Cleveland.
 The state assessors returns for Hi nois show but a fraction over S50.OOo worth of jewelry.
 Eva Crow. nursegirl arrested at Sedalia. proves to be a professional thief from Chicago.
 A Covington (Neb.l saloonman is charged with burning down two towns to rid himself of rivals.
 Sitting Bulls daughter was married at Roundot. N. Y., to an ex-soldier whose life she once saved.
 .sScaren crop reports had a marked bearish influence on Wall street speeu- lation, according to Bradstreet. Nose Bradford of Marion, Ind, is S5 years old and millionaire. and he offers sl000 for young and pretty wife.
 The Astor heirs have been paid s507,- 6S9.75 damages by the city of New York for property wrongfully appro- priated in 1876. Gross mismanagement of the finan- cial affairs of the order of the Iron Hall has been admitted by Supreme Justice Somerby. At Greensburg. Ind. William Littel stabbed his brother Samuel to deat h in a dispute over wash bill due Samuel's wife.
 | Robert Brooks of Carmi assaulted Judge G. w. Pillow of Shawnet0wn | H.. in the diningroom of the Rose house at Elizabethtown, H., Lizzie Borden was committed with out bail after pleading not guilty al Fall River of the murder of her fathel and mother and is now in jail. Will Weatherly and Henry Dantzel of Whitehall. Ala, quarreled at a dance. Yesterday they Wealth erly is dead aud Dantzler is wounded
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Letter Last.

Following is a list of letters remain ing unclaimed in the post-ofiice at For rest City, St. Francis county, Arkansas, for the week ending Saturday evening, August 6, 1892:
 Alexander. Grow. AD Brown. Polly Hodges, Amanda Black. Mary Murphy. B Dill Bettie Nealy. Nigley Fant. N D Spight, Bill Gioow, Emmer Tauor, Aruel
 Watkins. Malinda
 Parties calling for the above letters will please say advertised" :" and must pay one tl) cent for each letter deliv- cred. MEs. NJ. E. WINFIELD. F..
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

On last Saturday morning the con- munity was startled by the announce ment that Miss Maggie Coghill, who resided with her parents two miles southwest of Rogers. was found dead in her bed. Upon inquiry such was found to be the case, and it was further learned that she retired to bed the night previous in perfect health. She had been attending the reunion at Pea Ridge the day before, and the supposi- tion is that the exertion of dancing predisposed convulsive tendencies and was the cause of her death.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Fishbaok's Making Friends. aorriltnu Hs.adlioht

The extremely hot weather does not seem to have any effect on the guberna- torial canvass, at least on the demo- cratic representative in the race. Col. Fishback Is making friends for him. self and the ticket wherever he goes. He is not only informing the people of the great issue of tariff reform, but tells the voters how he stands on ques- tions relating to home affairs. He is in favor of better public roads; desires the abolition of the convict lease system and more control of railroads by the state. He is showing up 1T grand style the absurdity of the gov ernment owning and operating tn, railroads and the sub-treasury schem, of the Third party,
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
For Sale.

I have for sale, one hundred and thirty-fve thousand of best merchant able brick at my yard on the ari- anna road, south of town, near old site of Davis & Johnson's gin. In tending purchasers will please call at the yard where some one can always be found to deliver brick. 1 am pre- pared to do all kinds of brick work on short notice at lowest figures. Give me call. II. A. FREY.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
A New Kind of Insurance.

.-..sec For twenty-five cents you can insure halt or I-,rself and family against any bad re- Tennyss from an attack of bowel complaint poets, maLg g the summer One or two doses of ana say: 1berlaiH's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
 A.a Remedy will cure any ordinary case. And sneyer fails and is pleasant and safe to own caaSe, No family can afford to be without VT 1t. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle byC. F. Hinton, Druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
BIG EVENTS AT KANSAS CITY.
 MO-. AUGUST 1892.
one rare ouIy for the Round Trip.

Kansas City will don holiday attire during the part latter of August. Two important meetings will be held within her gates; Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, August g, and German Vet eran Association, Ausust 20 to 24. To encourage travel the Iron Noun tain Route will sell tickets from all points on it's lines to Kansas City at One Fare for the Round Trip. For further information in regard to dates of sale, limit of tickets, etc, call on or address nearest ucket agent.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

A family passed through Melville
 last Tuesday who had come all the way from Virginia in cart drawn by an
 OK. The cart was about played out and the OK was barely able to creep, having
 pulled the cart HOO miles. There was qnite large family, and the old man said they were trying to get to one of
 his sons on the Boston mountains. He
 claimed he and his boys had been dis charged on account Of a strike in the iron works.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

The case of the Looper heirs against the widow of the late Henry Looper was tried in circuit court of Scott coun- ty Friday. Mrs. Looper had sl0S0 in gold, which she claimed MT. Looper had given her prior to his death, and for which the heirs brought suit. The court decided in favor of the heirs. The case goes to the supreme court on appeal.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Is This a Fact or a Theory?

"In buying cigar" said a dealer in the weed, always select a new brand. By doing so you will often secure as good cigar for nickel as you have been accustomed to pay dime for, Manufacturers, when they put a new cigar on the market, make 1t as good as possible in order that it will catch on. When d cigar has made q reputa- tion for itself it begins to deterlorate fearfully. ."-St. Louis Chronicle.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

A little boy of Geo. Hogan (coloredl of Magnolia was killed by horse Sun- day evening. He had caught the horse and put halter on him and looped it around his arm, when the horse became frightened and ran away with him. mashing and bruising his head all to pieces.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
RuckIen.s Arnloa salve.

The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chappej Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and ali Skin Erup- ti5us. and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by c. F. Hinton. druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Agents Wanted On Salary

or commission. to handle the new Patent Chemical Ink Erasing Pencil. The quick est and greatest selling novelty ever pro duced. Erases ink thoroughly in two seconds. No abrasion of paper. Works like magic. 200 to 800 per cent profit. One Agent sales amounted to S620in 6days Another Ss2 in two hours. Previous ex. perience not necessary. For terms and full particulars, address, The Monroe Eraser Mfg Co.,, La Crosse, Wis.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
The Worlds Columbian Exposition

Send 50 cents to Bond tS Co, 576 Rock cry, Chicago. and you will receive. post paid, four hundred page advance Guide to the Exposition. with elegant EngrayiDgs of the Grounds and Buildings. Portraits of it's leading spirits, and Map Of the City of Chicago; all of the rules governing the Exposition and Exhibitors, and all in formation which can be given out in ad- vance of its opening. Also. otber Engray- ing and printed information will be sent as published. It will be a very valuable Book and every person should secure a CODY.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

At picnic at Frisco Springs Friday young man named Lee got too much ..tanglefoot," and when a young lady refused to dance with him he cursed her. He was promptly knocked down by George Thomas, and general TOW ensued in, which several persons were iniured
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

ShirUh's-Catarrh Remedy. A mar. vicious cure for Catarrh, Diphtherla Canker mouth, and Headache. With each bottle there is an ingenious nasal Injector for the more successful treat. ment of these complaints without ex- tra charge. Price soc. Sold by Win throp & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

NOTICE is hereby given that an election IN will be held at the several voting places in St. Francis County, Arkansas, on
 Monday, September ,, 1892, for the purpose of voting upon the adoption or rejection of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, also the purpose of electing State, Judicial. County and Tow nship officers, as follows STATE OFFICERS. Governor, Secretary of State. Auditor of State Treasurer. Attorney-General, Superin- tendent of Pubic instruction, sohInissioher of State Lands. Commissioner of Agriculture, Associate and Justice of Supreme Court.
 JUDICIAL OFFICERS. Prosecuting Attorney First Judicial District
 COUNTY OFFICERS. Representative, Circuit Court Clerk, County Judge, Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor coroner, and Surveyor.
 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Two Justices of the Peace and one Constable for each Township in St. Francis County, ex- cept Madison Township, in which four Jus tices Of the Peace and one Constable shall be elected.
 The Voting Places in each Township of said County are as follows:
 wheatley Township at wheatley. Goodwin Tow nship at Goodwin. Prairie Township at Palestine. LiAnguille Tow nship at Bible Union Church. Teico Township at Colt station. Johnson Township at Latimers s Schoolhouse Madison Township at Forrest City. Madison Township. at Scott Mooreheads Storehouse.
 Madison Township at Madison. Franks Township at Millorook. Blackfish Township at Cowen's Store Griggs Tow nship at Nideners Station. Given under my hand as Sheriff of St. Fran cis County this August llth. i-s2
 j. s. FITCH, Sheriff
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19
Answer This Question.

Why do so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion. Constipation, the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75c. we will sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer, guaran- teed to cure them. Sold by Winthrop X
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

Why pay other dealers 75 cts. and sl % for chill cure when you can get Plantation Chill Cure, a better one, for 50 cts. For sale by Russell, Graham & Co.,, and J. W. Beck & Co.,, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

Hon. c. c. Hamby arrived in Little Rock from Prescott Saturday afternoon He was sworn in by the Supreme Clerk W. r. Campbell and assumed his duties
 as governor immediately. He will re-
 main in chage during Governor Eagles absence.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

A serious difficulty occurred near Blue Ball last week, in which son of w. s. Willard was struck with a gun in the hands of a man named Gill Iespie and badly hurt.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-19

If your appetite is gone nothing will re store it more quickly than ''C. c. c. Ger. tain Chill Cure" the great tonic and guaranteed cure for chils and fever. Sold by H. Evans SCo.