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The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

The mischievous rodents known as jack rabbits have cause great damage to the orchards in the state of Wash ington, and measures for the extermi- nation of the pests are under consid- erafinn
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

Creede, Colo, is not yet nine months old, but it has a population of s00t souls, two morning papers, one even ing and four weekly publications.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Memphis Conference Female Institute,
 JACKSON, TENN.

The forty-ninth year of this popular school opens SEPTEMBER ,. 1892 fully equipped to give thorough training in literary courses and special branches Full Commercial Course Location Healthy Buildings Improved. Grounds Beautified An attractive home. Send for catalogue. A. W. JONES. D. D.,
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

Robertson < Jones, Jonesboro. Ark, write: ''C. C, C Certain Chill Cure gives universal satisfaction Pleasant 10 take. No cure, ao pay. oo.G by II. Evans S Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

The merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla is not accidental but is the result of care ful study and experiment by educated pharmacists.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

 For Presidential Electors, Ew. RECTOR of Garland. DR J. W. BROWN of ouachi'a. rirst Distric,-R. J. WILLIAMS of st. Fran sesoni Dlstrtct-lAs. R. WOOD of Garland Fourth Dsstrict-M. L. DAVIS of frll. Firth Disirict-S. T. MORGAN ot Benton Sixth Dir,rict-J. $. THOMAS or Aonrve.
 For Governor: VIM. M. FIsHBACK- of Sebastian. For Secretary of sfates IL R. HAMPSTEAD. of Franklin. For Auditor of State: c. II. MILLS. Of Monroe.
 For Treasurer: RR MORROW. of Sebastian. For Attorncy-ticneral: LANES P. GLaRkE. of Philips ror superiptendent Public Instruction: JOSIAH II. sHINN. of Pulaski. For Commissioner of State Lands: C. R. MYERS, of Pulaski. Tar Commissioner of Agriculture: JOHN D. ADAMS. of Pulaski. For Associsfe Justice Supreme Court: w. E. HEMINGWAY. of Jefferson. For proeecutinr Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit H. F. ROTEs0S of Woodruff County.
 K. w.PEEvEY.
 For County Clerk.
 F. LAUGHISGiiOUSE.
 For County Judge,
 C.F. HINTON.
 For Shcrin.
 W. E.. WILLIAMS.
 For Treasurer,
 J.W. AVEN.
 For Assessor.
 JAMES BROWN.
 For Coroner.
 N F. BEAUCHAMP.
 For Surveyor.
 JOHN DOUGLASS. For Susfices of the Peace. Madison Townshp--P. D. Boyle. John R Brow, W. T. Clifton, l.. Fl. McGuncy.
 For Constable. Madison Township-J. W. Moore.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For President. GROVER CLEVELAND of New York. For Vice President. A. F. STEVENSON of Illinois.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

For proeecutine Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit, HE. ROLEsOS of Woodruff County.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
FERGUSON

  3rid byGo dDus;4 lam Ohoroughned).
   Mamb1ino Chi h dam Vnd Ferguson  Ql 229i
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

F. C. Owens, Witness.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
The Two BlarneY Stones.

Five miles west Of the city of Cork,
where two streams meet, is the little val
ley Of Blarney. with its castle, whose fame
is world wide, for high on the northeastern
side is set the famous "Blarney stone" It
is said that he who Is adventurous enough
to reach it and has faith enough in it to
kiss It will henceforth have gift of mar
velous efficacy. Honeyed words will flow
from his lips and persuasive powers hang
on his utterances. He will win his way
everywhere and with everybody, and when
mankind, and much more, womankind, are
taken captive by the witchery of his tongue
people will say. "He has kissed the Blar
ney stone"
There are two stones, however, each of
which are claimed to be the real talisman,
the other being on the summit of the castle.
The stone last named is about two feet
square and bears date of 1908. The one
mentioned in the opening rs being set
in the wall on the northeastern side Of
the castle bears date of the building of the
structure which is l446. To kiss this the
votary must be let down from the top of
the building some twenty feet by means of
ropes. This as the effect of making most
every one believe, or pretend to believe
that the stone on the roof of the castle n
the true "Blarney stone. ."-American Notes
and Queries.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Ru.sia.s Home for Foundling..

The car and general government OF
Russia shelters and provides well for at
least one portion Of it's subjects, and the
Russian army will never lack recruits so
long as the present system Of founding
homes is kept up, as each day many bring
additions to this great army, who pass
muster in these institutions, where they
are tended with the most perfect care, not
infrequently by the very mothers of the
waits themselves. These mothers, having
no way of providing for their unfortunate
children, bring them to the home, secure
the number placed around The neck of the
child and then apply for the nurses posi-
tion, thus securing the care of their own
babies, while many bring them here and
never see or hear of them again.
The government Of Russia greatly en-.
courages these institutions by providing
for them in most substantial and com
Portable manner. We visited the home in
Moscow, where we saw 900 Of these little
soldiers, none of them ten days old, two in
each crib or in the nurses arms, all out in
the sunshine, and struggling for life that
had been so ruthlessly thrust upon them
They are brought into the institution Mt the
rate of sixty per day. That number was in
waiting in the anteroom to have their
names and numbers entered in the book of
fate for home within it's walls.--Denver
News
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Bog Butter.

Numerous specimens Of ancient butter
are to be seen In the Irish museums, which
were discovered during the past century by
peasants engaged in digging peat. Some
Of them were dug from depths OF ten, fif
teen and even eighteen feet below the sur
face Of the ground. and considerable an
tiquity must he allotted to the finds,
although no absolute data exists by which
the average increase of bog soil may be
calculated. Examples Of this butter weigh
~ much as thirty and forty pounds and up
ward, and are identified by the numerous
hairs of reddish color rs being the product
of the cow
The butter is found packed in followed
vessels of wood and in masses of irregular
form. The latter art usually surrounded
with layer Of moss and mt times have an
additional covering of linen cloth The
object of thus burying butter in peat or
immcrslng it in bog water would appear
to be its preservation under circumstances
and in districts where salt could not be pro
cured.
Chemical examination still demonstrates
the presence of those oily acids obtainable
from ordinary butter and the absence of
common salt. This is characteristic, for in
the County Cork butter is still made with
out the subsequent addition of salt. The
practice has long passed into oblivion and
even the tradition is forgotten by the de
scendants Of the race who must in former
times have employed it as an ordinary and
familiar proceeding. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
We should be very careful what

We should be very careful what
we eat in the way of green vegeta.
bles to avoid cholera mnrbis. fux
and dysentery, and parents should be
particularly careful with the little
ones. If you have any Of these COM
plants 1t is not necessary to send for
a doctor, when 25 or so cent bottle
ofLightning Hot Drops will cure you.
Children like it. Mr.. 5. II. Wilson.
Slumpiown, w. Va. says: Light
ming Hot Drops is the pest medicine
for diarrh9a, summer complaint.
cramps and collie. 1t can't be beaten.
Will relieve in two minutes. FO.
children it has no equal. For fux il
is king" 1t Is sold by everybody.
Nine times out of ten when chill.
dren are peevish and fretful they
have worms. The next time your
child is that way try bottle of
Lightning Worm Killer. and see if it
does not help IT. Mr.. j. b. Knight,
Knight. w. Va, says: Zone of my
customers b, ught hottie of Light
ming Worm Killer. and gave his liz
tIr girl two doses. and she passed 1873
WORMS 1s the result. | cannot sell
any other worm medicine since"
If you can't sleep. have 10 appetite
and "a bad dull feeling, your kidneys
and liver are out of order. Mr.. G. b.
Clinton, Liberty, w. Va, says !:
About a y ear ago had Il severe
pain in my back, which prevented
me from working. finally Iost my
appetite and had trouble IN urinating.
AT last | concluded to try Lightning
Kidney and Liver Remedy. Used
same according to directions, and
now. after using only one bottle, l
am enjoying good h,4,iih, ard am
doing my days work. and have AN
excellent appetite"
II il ~ necessary tn keep the sys
tenn pure and clean ns il u to weed
lhe fl ,wprs. You can't feel we'll If
the blood il not right. Mr.. Il. o.
Richey, Hydro. Ky, says: my
son contracted a severe case of blood
poisoning last summer. His body
was covered with rising all over. III
WAS very near past going. and ! lest
all hope of him recovering. pur.
chased bottle of Lightning Blood
Elixir and gave him same according
to directions. and after using only
one and baif hotties he got entirely
we'll. and i. now enjoying splendid
heauh. /, certainly does all it Is
claimed to do. Druggists sell 1t.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

One of the hardest things to realize Oh is
u violin. | never make much Of an nd
vance on such an instrument. Not long
ago man brought in one and asked me
what | would give him on it, and told
him five dollars. He turned white He
asked me II knew what that violin was
worth. told him | did | knew it was
worth about $500 But told him that it
did not look any better than n violin that
was worth ten dollars. No one but musi
clan would ever know the difference
told him never could make any one but
an old musician believe it was worth any
more than n poor violin
had rather advance man ten dollars
on a fifteen dollar overcoat than five dollars
on a 800 violin, unless happened to know
where could get purchaser for the VIC
lin. ! might sell the overcoat for what
advance on it, but | never could get the
money or anything near it on the violin.
\ violin in a pawnbroker's shop is hoo
doo.--Interview in Chicago Tribune.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

Every incident should be welcomed
which, in a country where offended "honor"
must be satisfied by questionable means,
tends to make the practice Of dueling alb
surd. Many sensible man has escaped
the lifelong remorse attendant on bring
ing down his man" by the simple method
Of throwing cold water on the persons in.
jured sensibilities in the beginning.
One day distinguished notary, while
breakfasting with a friend at a cafe in
Paris, indulged in some stinging comments
on the public acts of Marshal Marmont.
Suddenly another gentleman, dining at a
neighboring table, arose and approached
them, his mustache bristling with anger.
Sir" cried he, tragically. "you shall
give me satisfaction"
Are you Marshal Marmont'" quietly
asked the notary.
II have not that honor" was the reply,
but am his chief aid-de-camp."
Give me your card, then, sir" said the
notary. II will send you my head clerk. "
Youths Companion.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Decorative Taste of the Eagle.

In California, where eagles find an mex
haustible supply Of food in the land tor
toises Of the pains-a curious commentary
on the story of the death Of hschylus.
caused by a tortoise let fall by an eagle
they are not only common, but exceedingly
tame, building their nests near roads and
houses. One nest was found in small
live oak near II road, only thirty feet from
the ground. built of sticks Of the poison
oak and sage brush. An old nest was close
by. Another eagle had decorated it's nest
with a large soap root" by way of orna
ment; and the next year the same bird
built close by and also procured "soap
root" to place on the side of its nest. which
showed some individuality in taste.
A third eagle had fancy for sacks, and,
after it's old nest, which contained corn
sack, had been blown out by Il storm. II
built a fresh one close by, and in this w,ls
found another and new sack. The eagles
seem to be. ut any rate in some parts of
California, almost as common ~ the kite
was In England, and to have the aainc pro
pensity for carrying to their nests any OBJ
ject which strikes them rs ornamental or
interesting London Spectator.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
IN CONFIDENCE.
me sea heard; and the deep sad a.

The sea heard: and the deep sad So
Throbbed with une bitter secret more
But set no murmnring rumor free
BY wind or bird 10 cave or shore.
The stars saw; hut M trembling star
OF all the wide lewildcriRg train
Has ever whispered from afar
The story Of this hopeless pain.
The night knew; hut the tender night
Unveils no tears. lcirays no sigbs;
She wraps away from sound and sight
Despairing hearts and watching eyes.
What If the nii,ht ana stars and sea
Should but for ontr their pledge forget.
And softly breathe alone Ia thee.
'She loved thee then. she loves thee YETI
Harper's Weekly.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Selecting Quotations.

Care must be taken in the selection of
quotations. One is very apt to copy II fine
passage, and find on reading it month
later that it is really quite commonplace,
because, apart from its setting, taken away
from the glowing preface which led up to
it, without the mind in state Of receptiv
ity as when the passage was first read, It
has lost all its beauty. One way of avoid
ing this is by not copying the quotations as
they are found, but making pencil mark
on the margin opposite and writing the
number of the page on the fly leaf. Then,
when the book is finished, the quotations
can be taken up and sifted before writing
them down.-B. A. Hcydrick In Brains
The Republican., 1892-02-12
One Way of Paving the Priest.

In some parts of India an extraordinary
marriage ceremony is performed. The
bridegroom, bride and priest drive "a COW
and calf into the water, and then all
three lay hand ON the cows tail. while
the priest pours some water on it from
brass vessel, by which act the couple are
Joined forever in the bonds of matrimony
The priest claims the COW and calf. to-
gether with all the money the happy pair
may give to the idols to propitiate them, as
a recompense for his trouble.-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

A sad case was that Of friend of mine
who went to gunsmith's to buy revolv-
er previous to going abroad. The man be-
hind the counter handed him a number of
new revolvers to choose from, and my friend
kept on trying the pulls, when one of them
went off, killing the salesman instantan-
eously. At the inquest it appeared that
the revolver was one Of a number that had
been sent on approval to gentleman. and
before sending them back he had evidently
overlooked cartridge in one of the cham
bers, with this dire result. Tit
Rits
The Republican., 1892-02-12

In some sections of this country there Is IL
superstition that when a death occurs in a
house the mirrors in the different rooms
must be carefully covered until after the
funeral, lest the face of the corpse be pho
tographed in the glass
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Growing Up with the Country.

Lieutenant Maxwell, Of the United
States army, says the Dakota climate adds
to ones stature. When ordered to that
country he was over twenty-one years old
and had reached the age when growth Is
supposed to stop, but during residence
there Of over year he grew 31S inches.
Dakotans say the climate often has that
effect.-El Paso Herald.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

Among our industrious and frugal fore
fathers it was maxim that young wom-
an should never be married until she had
spun herself set of body, table and bed
linen From this custom all unmarried
women were termed spinsters, an appel
lation they still retain in all our law pro-
ceedings. London Tit-Bits.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
st. patrick's Well.

At the foot Of Ar,lrass hill, by the side Of
the Clane road, near the town of Colbridge.
Kildare. ireland, is St. Patrick's well.
This blessed we'll, says recent visitor.
'is circular, built around with masonry
and partially covered with a large flag
stone. Some ancient ivy clad thorn trees
overshadow It, and, to Judge by the NJ,
merous pieces of rags tied to the bushes
and briars around it, is still held in high
veneration in the district "-Phiiadelphia
Ledger
The Republican., 1892-02-12

Corn husks boiled in caustic soda are
being utilized for the manufacture of pa.
per. The cooking process results in the
formation of spongy, glutinous paste.
which is subjected to heavy pressure so as
to eliminate the gluten, the fiber remah
ing being made into paper in the ordinary
way-Yankee Blade.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Attention.
CLOTHING FOR the
MILLIONS.
We have just received over
ONE
THOUSAND
SUITS
For Men, Youths and Boys
which will be sold at prices
never before heard of.

Mems Full Dress Suits for
Sl.75, formerly So; a suit
for $40. formerly sold at
Sl4; mems overcoats that
formerly sold at SIS now go
at 1925; mems overcoats
formerly sold at SIG now sell
at $12.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
why Epileptics Are Dangerous.

Many epileptics, though perfectly sane
at other times, show destructive impulse
during that form Of the disease in which
the patient does not fall in commissions.
They may attack and kill stranger to-
ward whom they have not even a cause Of
annoyance, and a few moments afterward
be wholly unaware Of the act.-Exchange.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Doctors and Lawyers Mistakes.

While cross examining DIR. Warren, u
New York counsel declared that doctors
ought to be able to give an opinion of a
disease without making mistakes. "They
make fewer mistakes than the lawyers, IRE
sponded the physician. THAT is not so, -
said the counselor but doctors mistakes
arc buried six feet underground Il lawyers
are not" No" replied Warren, but
sometimes hung as many feet above the
ground. San Francisco Argonaut
The Republican., 1892-02-12

The custom of throwing obstacles in the
pathway of the bridegroom us prelude to
the marriage ceremony is Of very aucient
origin. Mythology has its tales OF ~n,nr>
whose coura. e and skill were tested y Gore
they were allowed to take their Lri,les IN
certain remote districts, even in civilized
lands, some form of such usages still exists
The Republican., 1892-02-12
BOOTS and SHOES

We have also a full and
complete line of ladies' Dress
Cloths, Cashmeres and Hen
riettas, in any shade, from 23
cents up. Dress Ginghams,
Plaids and Prints at the very
lowest prices. Also COM
plete line of bleached muslins
at prices way down.
That we sell groceries
cheaper than any other firm
in Oakland goes without say
ing. We invite the public to
come and examine our stock
and be convinced of the supc-
rior quality of goods.and low
prices. We are merchants
who sell at the prices we adj
vertise.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

Returned Traveler-How do you do, my
little dearf Is your father still the rector
Of this church,
Little Girl-Oh, no. sir-not now. He's
been concentrated bishop. News.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
GOING EAST

The fast trains make stop
pages only at the First Glass Sta
tions. Tickets should always lie pro.
cured before taking the cars, pas.
sengers saving thereby from lot Is
cents.
q w. WIDER,
Agent.
CHAS. O. SCULL,
General Passenger Agent.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

South Carolina produced more than one
third of the entire amount Of phosphate
rock mined in the world in 1890. the output
being go, 900 tons.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

Above all, study, study, study All the
genius in the world will not help you along
with any art unless you become a har,i
student.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
TUESDAY,
the IST DAY OF MARCH, 1892,

Beginning at 10 O'Clock a. m., in 'front.' o.
Vests Livery Stable. opposite the Glades
Hotel, in the town of Oak land. offer at public
sale the following personal property:
IL Head of Horses and Mares, l
Fine Paii of Mules, 9 Head of
Mules, l Bull, 8 Cows, Is Head
of Young Cattle, 2 Breed Sows,
10 Shoats, 2 Carriages, l Spring
Wagon, Buggy, l 2-Seat Spring
Wagon, l Pony Cart, 2 Donkey
Carts, l Road Cart, IL Sets Har-
ness, 2 Slelghs, 2 Road Wagons,
/ Horse Cart, Champion Binder,
! Mower, 2 Harrows, 4 Sets
Wagon Harness, ! Drill, Horse
Rake, / Ton Phosphate 3 Oliver
Chilled Plows, Cuifing Box.
Lot of Horse Blankets. Other
farming implements to numerous
to mention. Also
The Republican., 1892-02-12
Over
500 Pairs Mems
Odd Pants.

Originally they sold at from
SO 25 to $5, but are now
50 to $2.75.
A suit of clothing for a boy
aged 4 to IL years for one
dollar and upward, which for
merly sold at 1926 and up
Boys overcoats which we
formerly sold at 1925 are
now one dollar.
The Republican., 1892-02-12

The following is the new timetable
on the b. & o. r. r., which went IN
to effec Nov. 18th, 1891;
The Republican., 1892-02-12
JONAS {. GNAGEY,
CONTRACTOR 4 BUILDER,
AND PROPRIETOR OF
GRANTSWLLt PLANNING MILL

Manufacturer and dealer in
LUMBER, SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, SCROLL
WORK, ,WOOD-TURNING. MOULDING.
STAIR BUILDING, AND GENERAL
BUILDING MATERIALS.
VIII also conduct the UNDERTAKING
BUSINESS, and keep ON hand an assort-
ment OF Cofiius. and also manufacture the
same to order. A fine hearse In attendance
1t will be my aim to turn out only first. class
work nj reasonable prices
Thanking all who have favored me in the
past, hope by fair and liberal dealing to
merit their future patronage.
All orders left at the mill promptly attend
ed to.
will make cider and Jelly on every Tues
day, Wednesday, and Thursday OF each week
beginning September and ending October
29th.
AS- Correspondence solicited.
JONAS Z. GNAGEY,
Grantsvllls, Nd, June IL, 1890. 62liy.
The Republican., 1892-02-12
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
LIVE STOCK! 4!
AND
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C

By virtue of deed OF trust from w A.
Barritt. Jr., & Co . to the undersigned trustees.
dated Dec. 4, 1891, they will, on
The Republican., 1892-02-12
On and after Monday, No7. IL, 1891, trains
will leave on the T., X. & F. r. R., as follows
GOING gOTTTH
b. s. D. r. II. Timetable.

Trains daily except Sunday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-02-26
From MONDAYS Daily.

"A republican meeting at Fulda, on
Saturday afternoon, Feb, q. will be
addressed by Prof. j. T. McCleary and
f. G. Stevens.
-Madelia Times: Mankato is max
ing an earnest movement to get
beet sugar mandatory in that city.
If it comes it is to cost 100000. and
employ about $50 hands.
Mr.. Harvey Williams removed his
stock of wall papers, art goods ETC.,
into the Fletcher building, this morn
ing and will be found there from this
time on.
One of the latest schemes for pre-.
venting an attack of the grip is said
to be to put a quantity of powdered
sulpher in the stockings. Consult
your physician before attempting
this means.
"A man by the name Of Albert
Edelmann claims to have invented q
scheme to manufacture coal at one
dollar ton, which is far superior tt
either bituminous or anthracite coal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-02-26
From TUESDAYS Daily.1

The house of Mrs. Harper on the
lot next to the corner of Jackson and
Fourth streets is nearing completion.
1t is estimated that something
like 1880 tons of ice has been stored
thus far this season throughout the
city.
"A marriage license has been grant
ed to James E. Graves, of Waseca
county, and Almira River, of Blue
Earth county.
The addition to Mr.. E. C. Bur-
dicks house is about completed. The
Improvements are said to have cost
about 5000.
The German Lutheran church is
making some Improvements by plac'
ing new steps at the entrance of theil
edifice at a cost of several hundred
dollars.
"A certain property owner in
North Mankato, has offered $4,000
worth of land and bonus, providing
the plant of the new carriage factory
is located on that side of the river.
MIR. John Keysor has taken thu
place Of Mr. Scudder at the staml
window in the postoffice, for a tim'
at least, Mr.. Scudder now doing tn
work previously performed by MI
Keysor.