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The free press., 1892-11-10
Japanese Flower Ceremonial.

The visitor must leave his fan in the
antechamber, and, entering the reccp-
tion-room, seat himself respectfully on
his heels in front Of the shrine. Ii there
are three kakemonos (pictures on rollers),
he must examine first the central one,
then that to the left, and, lastly, the
one on the right hand. He then Is sup
posed to signify his opinion as to the
exact degree of admiration to be ex'
pressed according to the character of the
specimens. discriminating gush il
not permitted in polite circles. The
respectful inspection over and the proper
things said, the host presents to his
guest, on tray, cut flowers and
branches, knife, scissors, a small saw,
a vase, and a napkin, at the same time
rolling up the kakemono5, ''as it IS con
sidered to be demanding too much OF
visitor to expect him to extemporize
flower arrangement in harmony" bui
the guest may face the difficulty and re-
tain the unfamiliar background.
The master of the house now offers
one of his most precious vases suitable
to the season and the flowers, and the
visitor pleads his inability to do justice
to SO beautiful receptacle, but il
pressed to make use of it he must then
take care that the arrangement is simple
and unobtrusiye9 so as not to distract at
tention from the vase. When com
pleted, the implements are again ar
ranged on the tray, with the exception
of the scissors, which are cleft near the
flowers as a silent and modest invitation
10 the master of the house to correct
faults" The host sweeps up the rub
bish and takes away the tray The
other visitors, who have meantime been
waiting in the anteroom, are now ad-
mitted to pay the proper compliment.
Before leaving, the artist, unless per-
son of superior rank, takes the flowers
out of the vase; sit is considered pre-
sumptuous of him to quit withou. de
stroying the evidence of his skill. !"
Should the entertainer by inadvertence
have supplied scented flowers on an oc-
casion such as an ''incensed meeting y
when perfume is prohibited, the polite
arti6cer makes no remark, but snips off
the blossoms, leaving only the unopened
and scentless buds. The flowers must
not be offered trimmed, or they might
look as if they had been previously
used.-Saturday Review.
The free press., 1892-11-10

Be careful not to overwork the butter,
injuring the grain and making grease OF
1t. Work by pressure and not by inc
ton. A slanting worker with movable
roller or with level attached at one end
will be found to lessen the labor, and IS
much preferable to the bowl and ladie;
Put up in neat ana attractive form, and
get it to the consumer as quickly as pos
sible. If it is thought better to do so it
NAV be packed solidly in tubs or crooks
and covered with butter cloth or parch-
ment paper aud salt plaster so as to
exclude the air. To this salt-covering
fresh brine should be added from time to
time. To prepare ash or spruce tubs to
be filed with butter they should be
soaked with brine for one or two days,
afterward rlnsed, scalded and have salt
sprinkled on the inside before packing
10 the butter. Tin-lined butter tubs
are used by number of butter makers.
American Dairyman.
The free press., 1892-11-10

economic conditions of flock success IS
tbe most serious hindrance to day OF ex-
tending and re-establishing sheep keep
ing.
OF the cheap remedies used to rid cab
baqes of worms a gardener found two
ounces of saltpeter and a handful OF salt
TO two gallons Of water the most effec-
tive. On another's plants air Stacked
lime did the best work.
The greatest profit, as a rule IS made
off those hogs the weight of which IS
under 200 pounds. While a hog IS
vounp he. with the same amount OF food,
is capable of taking on more flesh than
when he reaches an older age.
White clover stands first as honey
plant, and linden second. The blossoms
of the latter are peculiar. They are vel
low in color, and arranged so that the
nectar is easily gotten by the bees, and
they can load up quickly and heavily
The best method of feeding bees in
winter is to give them frame OF honey.
All colonies do not consume the same
amount of store, so that enough combs
may sometimes be spared from those
which have plenty to supply the needy.
1t will be treat to the pigs if they
are allowed the full privilege Of running
through the orchard. Besides, they will
do vast amount of good by eating fruit
which in decaying forms an admirable
breeding place for disease and spores OF
iDsprf9
The free press., 1892-11-10
How Animals Asnuse Themselves.

In animals the faculty Of amuse'
ment awakes very early. Our four
footed friends seem to be aware OF
this, and make it part OF their par
entail duties to amnse their young. a
ferret will play with her kittens, a
cat with hers, dog with her puppies.
A mare viii play with herfoal, though
the writer has never seen a cow try
to amuse her calf, nor any birds theil
young If their mothers do not
amuse them, the young ones invent
games Of their own.
A flock of ewes and lambs were
once observed in ad .oining fields, sep
arated by fence with several gaps in
it. s.Follow my leader" was the game
most in favor with this flock, the big
gest lamb leading around the field
and then jumping the gap, with all
the Others following in single flle;any
lamb that took the leap unusually
well would give two or three more
enthusiastic jumps out Of sheer exu-
berant happiness when it reached the
other side. Fawns played sort Of
CTUSo tOuCu IIOul one Siuc " Uut OUlltL.
the s'touch" in each case being by the
nose.
Little pigs are also great at com
bined play, which generally takes tho
form Of races Emulation seems to
form part Of their amusement, for
their races seem always to have the
winning of the first place for their
object, and are quite different from
those combined rashes for food, or
causeless stampedes in which little
pigs are wont to indulge. Racing is
an amusement natural to some ami
mails, and, being soon taught by others,
becomes one OF their most exciting
passtimes.
Many horses, and all racing dogs,
learn to be as keen at winning as
schoolboys. Birds delight in the free
and fanciful use of their wings. There
is all the difference possible between
the fight Of birds for "business" and
pleasure; and many kinds on fine
days, will soar to vast heights for
pleasure alone.
The free press., 1892-11-10
Tanning Skins.

Making leather from the skins of
animals is one OF the oldest arts practised
by mankind. In its rudest form among
savages it consisted in removing the hair
and then reducing the skin to dry and
flexible condition, in which pulling it
and working it with the hands were
leading agencies. In tanning as now
practised the hides are first subjected to
a lime and water treatment, which
loosens the hair and enables the fat and
loose flesh to be easily scraped off. Other
preparatory processes follow, but the
chief agency in making leather is the
bark OF certain trees which is ground up
and placed in watts, generally sunk into
the ground. Here Il thick solution of
bark and water is made in which the
prepared skins are placed and remain un.
Ill the tannic acid of the bark changes
the entire character of the skin. For
this purpose the bark OF oak trees is pre-
tered, but the bark of hemlock trees is
also used to considerable extent. This
after process formerly occupied year or
more, but at present, with improved
methods, the finished leather is turned
,ut in a much shorter time. Drying, oil
ng, blacking and dressing the hides
hus tanned are the finishing processes in
eather-maklng.-New York World.
The free press., 1892-11-10
a Nica cal POINT.

A negro whose bruised and swollen
face and tattered clothing bore eyi-
dence of rough handling, recently
llmped into the presence Of a South
ern magistrate.
II wants you ter arrest Sam John
sing foh batt'ry, sah!" he exclaimed.
"For assault and battery, you
mean" suggested the dispenser Of jus
tice.
ssNo. sab. Jess foh battery, sab. !"
"How can that be-"
"Well, sab, it wuz jess dis way
Nah mewl bruk inteh Johnsing's cohn
patch, an wen Johnsing druy i'm
hum he call me no good, fool mig
gah."
eyes"
81 want gwine to STAN datnohow,
so l ups an guff him whack Wit o
fence stake, sah."
"Why, then, you assaulted him"
ssYes, sab, 1 did, sab. But ne dona
de batt'ry. He mos battered de Lie
outen me, sab"
The free press., 1892-11-10
HOW TO IMPROVE BEES.

An American writer on bee culture adj
vocates the crossings of ordinary bees
with the giant bees of India, so as to OBJ,
tain race with a longer proboscis and
perhaps of increased size. II tins I'M
proved race were then crossed with the
South American stingless bee, he believes
a breed would be obtained having all the
rood points of the Italian bee, with
heightened proboscis and no sting. The
same authority considers that the swarm,
ing instinct might be successfully bred
out of bees if it were deemed desirable to
DESTROY it.-Detroit Free Press.
The free press., 1892-11-10
DON'T.

Don't strike your horse when he is
doing his best before the carriage on a
trot, or before d heavy load on a
walk.
Don't drive horse or team without
whip; it may save your life and that OF
your team at railroad crossing or on
the side of steep bank.
Don't water your horse or team when
hot with exercise or hard work; if they
need refreshing sponge out the mouth.
Don't allow your team to stand IN the
stall with muddy legs and body after
you have by fast driving on muddy roads
splashed them all over with mud, wash
their legs and then rub until dry.
Don't allow the check of your horses
bride to raise his head higher than he
would naturally carry it; it is cruel
torture, and the fashion which demands
it is detestable folly.
Don't allow your farrier to pare the
heels of your horses hoofs because they
are soft and easy to cut, but make him
pare the toes when they need it, even if
they are hard.
Don't drive your horses fast down a
steep decline if you desire to keep their
legs straight.
Don't work colt before he is three
years old, and after that only in gentle
and light work fashion.
Don't breed mare until she is four
years old and has her full growth if you
expect to raise sizeable and serviceable
colts.
Don't give your horses double feed, be,
cause you intend for him to do a hard
days work; give him extra care after the
work.
Don't strike your COW because in
fighting flies she happens to hit you a
whack across the face with her fly
brush; she does not know that your
head is in the way.
Don't allow your stock to run down
in flesh before you begin feeding, simply
because we are dating our letters Sep
tember instead of November. When the
pastures are dry and bare and the fields
have all been CLEANED, your live stock
needs feeding, even if it be only July or
August; it Is poor economy not to feed
under such circumstances.
Don't feed your swine more than
they will eat up clean at meal. 1t is
better TO feed little and often, even
from three to five times in a day, if you
desire to fatten them quickly.
Don't waste your money buying fancy
stock of any kind, unless you are able
and willing to give them fancy treat
ment. Without this they will soon lose
their fancy looks and condition, and you
will lose your fancy for fancy stock and
your cash as well.
Don't allow your wife to pick up chips
and corn cobs when you ought to have a
good wood pile ready cut and coal bin
iull of coal near by.
Don't attempt to keep house and go
ON farming without a good agricultural
and secular paper. Provide good
magazine and religious journal as well,
and also literature for the youngsters.
You cannot afford to do without these.
st. Louis Republic.
The free press., 1892-11-10
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Keep the best eve lambs on the farm
for breeders.
Save seed from the finest and smooth
est tomatoes.
Get in your bulbs for winter and early
spring blooms.
Leaf mold makes good material for
potting most plants.
Fowls like fresh water in the fall as
well as in the summer.
Ii there are large weeds in the garden
NOV them and burn so as to destroy as
many seeds as possible.
Some sheep breeders are unable to see
the faults and imperfections in their own
flock, but can't see anything good in the
focks of Others.
The general ignorance of physical and
The free press., 1892-11-10

poor,o overlooked the Importance of per-
manently beneficial effects and were sans nea
n,itb tIonsient action, but now that it IL zen
orally m.'ll know that syrup of Figs will perma-
nentiv cure habitual constipation wen IN
for,nsi ,o., p.ople will not buy other laxatives'
,y,icb net for time, but fiually in1ure the
system.
The free press., 1892-11-10
The Only One Ever Printed.


These is a inch display advertisement in
this paper, this week, which has no two words
ali +, except one word. The same is true 9r,- OF
each now one appearing each week, from lhe
'.Crescent'' on everything they make and pub
li>h. LOOK for il. send them the name OF me
word and they vii return you BOOK, BEAuI!-
EUL LiTHoGRAPHS or SAMPLES FREE
The free press., 1892-11-10

WE have noticed that good peo-
pie usually wait until guest has re-
peated all the gossip she knows be-
fore admonishing her on the sinful
ness Of gossiping.
The free press., 1892-11-10

The entire enlistment of American
loldlers IN the Revolutionary War was
'nly so, ,761 hardly three per cent. of
ihe Union Army in the Civil War.
The free press., 1892-11-10

u,,pt, cured and eradicated from from .ne tne
sysiem by Browns lror BitteFs oids T5sp diees
riches the blood, tones the eTse9s e9 in general
Hph, m n6'7 eyins iIlf new energy and strength
The free press., 1892-11-10

ReovS,s Iron Bitters cures DysPepsiat,l tlyes Mes
Iara Biiousness and Genera zen ne - nerves
30 ainetite. The best tonic for Nu''inH
Mofhers, Weak women and children
The free press., 1892-11-10

Albert Burca. West Toledo, Ohio says
Halls Catarrh Cure saved my life
Write him for particulars, Sold by drug
gists, 75c.
The free press., 1892-11-10

r...-;,,a,,+ NlDT.aoI insists That ever IetteT
.i,.aI nr the Reading railroad office shall
80 ,e'',, answered on the day of its arrival
The free press., 1892-11-10

Kaiser William OF Germany Is otuy on ta,,en "I
wears old, though already the iathei u g VI
children
The free press., 1892-11-10

Rev. DIR. Hoffman. who owns the hon man
House. New York city. is the rlcnest c'eigy-
man in the world.
The free press., 1892-11-10

Ifafflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons 4 ye-water. Druggists sell at 25c bottle
The free press., 1892-11-10

Flower"

"What is August Flower for ~
As easily answered as asked. 1t is
for Dyspepsia. It is special rem
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
honored place in every town and
country store, possesses one cf the
largest manufacturing plants in the
country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. 1t does one thing,
and doesit fright. Itcures dyspepsia0
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16

Is 1t true that there is no person In
st. Francis county who will take up
tho matter OF an exhibit at the world 4
fair. This county is well able to pay
the assessment made against her and
We should be represented. Speaking
OF this matter the Arkansas Democrat
recently said: Several wealthy coun-
ties in Arkansas--over half the whole
number OF counties in the state, in
fact, have not contributed a dollar to
the Arkansas Worlds Fair Asso-
cation. Men and brathren, is it not
time to wake up, DOW that the associ-
alton il pulling so hard for funds with
which TO pay for our state building?
A small subscription from each county
will enable us to pay out and furnish
our building, which will be completed
in few weeks. Are there not few
live men In each county who will go to
work and help usp" This is applica-
BILE to st. Francis county, and AS citi-
liens of the county having her inter-
eats in view we are sorry to see such
inactivity and carelessness respecting
this the greatest enterprise OF the
nineteenth century. For the sake Of
the future let us make an effort. Who
will lead?
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16
COl.LECTOIS'ss NOTICE.


NOTICE is hereby given that the under
Nv signed. Sheriff and ex-0fiiei0 Collector
of the revenue OF the County of st. Fran
els, State of Arkansas, will attend in per-
son or by deputy at the following times
and places, for the purpose or collecting
the State and County revenue of said
County for the year 1892, to-wit;
At j. s Il. Cowan's Store, Blackf5h
township, no. 2, Tuesday, January 10,
1898.
At Fifteen Mile Bayou Church. in
Blacklist township, no, ~ Wednesday,
January II, 1888.
Widsaer'5 SchcolhOuse. Grigg's town
ship, Monday, January 10, 1898.
Bible Union, EAnguiie township, Tues
day, January II, 1875
Caldwell, Teljco township, Wednesday,
January Is, 1898.
Johnson township, at Lattimors School
house, Friday. January 20, 1898
Wheatley township, at Wheatley, Mon
day and Tuesday, January 2S e "a, 1898,
Goodwin township, at Goodwin. Thurs-
day, January 26, 1928.
Palestine, Prairie township. Monday and
Tuesday, February q and I, 1888.
Millbrook, Franks township, Thursday,
February Q, 1898.
Forrest City. Madison township, from
Friday, February 10, 1898, till Monday
April 10, 1898.
All persons are requested to bring their
last years tax receipts when they come 10
pay taxes, that mistakes msy be avoided.
w. Z. WILLIAMS,
Sheriff and Collector
December IS. 1892. St Francis Co.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16

sunday December ii i5s2, ST tie
residence Of Ar. I'd Satterield, ~
Johnson township. John a. Giles 90
Miss Genie SatteI6eid by Rev. Jas. A.
Mason. 4 large number af relatives
ana friends were present to witness
the marriage. After congratulations
all were invited 20 4 bounteous supper
prepared in adjacent room for the oc-
casion--a supper that would satisfy the
most fasiidious. Mr.. Giles is one of
the rising young men Of his township,
highly esteemed for his integrity ard
moral worth. Miss Satterlield is a
lovely young lady richly endowed with
those charms so deseryedly admired.
Their courtship dates back 10 their
school days, when JOHN was but lad
aud Genie lass. They loved eaca
other when children, and has con,in-
ued to grow until it has cuImindted
into happy marriage, cementiHg
them together as enc for life. May
their conjugal affection ever incieas-
ing With hearts to bear and fOrbear
with each other, and
Though Times eTacinE fingers
May sweep the lines whore beauty fingers
MAY their souls, refined by mutual
love. find each in the other wealth
OF bliss. greater than aught else on
earth can give.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16
Sheriff's sale.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1
~ will on Saturday the 7th day OF January,
1898, in front of the Court HOuse in the town
of Forrest City. County OF st. Francis. State
OF Arkansas, between tho hours Of 9 o'clock
a. m and 3 O'Clock p. m, oier and sell to the
highest and best bidder on credit OF three
months, with interest from day OF sale the
following described real estate, situated and
being in the state and county above mention
ed, to-wit: west X south east Il section thir-
teen, township FIVE north range two east,
containing in all 50 acres of land levied on by
me, by virtue OF writ OF execution Issued
ont OF the office OF the circuit court and to me
directed as the property Of A. b. Carter 10
satisfy judgment in favor of J. w. Beck Il
Go. for the sum of sl7s35 their debt with in
tercst and all cost OF said suit, and against A
b. Carter. Bond with approved security re-
quired for the purchase money
W. 4. WILLIAMS,
Sheriff of ST. Francis County. Arkansas.
BY w. II. APPERsoN, ID. s.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16
To ConsumptIves.

The undersigned having been restored TO
health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with severe lung affection and
that dread disease Consumption is anxious to
make known 70 his fellow sufferers the means
OF cure. To those who desire it, he will
cheerfully send free Of CHARGE copy OF the
prescription used. which they will find sure
cure for Consumption, Asthma. Catarrh.
brOnchlts and all throat ana lung Maladies
lie hopes all sufferers will try his remedy. as
II Ia invaluable. Those desiring the prescrip-
ton, which will cost them nothing, and may
prove blessing. will please address.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
BroOkln. New York
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16
A Hon Party.

There was plenty Of fun at the pleas
ant home of NJ. W. Campbell Wednes-
day night. About OF O'Clock par
ty OF eight neighbors Of the feminine
gender. disguised beyond possibility
OF recognition, invaded the household
and stormed the host. The company
were ostenslby just arrived from
pumpkin Bend and were starved
nigh unto the last stage of preserve ton
aud insisted on WALKING with Mr.
Campbell until he was as drunk as
though he had really been drinking
corn-juice. After he had been thor
oughly exhausted he WIS compelled to
light fire on which lie was to prepare
them sumpteous repast, but when
the FIRE had been lighted the gentle
tormenters were subdued By pity, and
he was released. Those comprising
the party were Mesdames J. b. Beck.
N. J. Devereux, J. b. Wood, J., w.
Simmons, w. A. Delano, widow Prev
EFT and daughter, and Miss Nellie
Sherrod
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16
December IS. 1892.
Notice of Stock holders Meeting.

The stockholders OF the Inter-Oceanlc Rail
way Company are hereby notihed that the
Board OF Directors OF the said railway com
pany, At meeting held in the City of Little
Rock this the 18th day of December, A. D.,
lsSs have called 4 special meeting OF the
stockholders of said company to meet at tho
companys Office in the CITY of Iittle Rock
Gonday, the 10Th day OF January. 1893. at the
hour OF y. m, on said day, 10 consider and
authorize the Board Of Directors To mortgage
the franchise and property OF said company
10 secure the bonds for money to construct
and equip the railroad OF said company to
the amount OF twenty Thousand dollars 30 COO
per mile ALSO to consider the bonus or coro-
mission TO be paid for placing said bonds, and
to authorize the Bosrd OF Directors 10 cen
tract Tor such bonus or commission in bonds
or stock as may be authorized by tho stock
holders or the company, and TO transact such
other business rs NAV come before the meet
los. :, l.. sHELLGNBERGER, President
5. G. RDDY Secretary
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1892-12-16

THE recent heavy rains have not
only washed away nearly all the much
needed bridges of the county, but have
in a measure demonstrated grave rot
tenness in Judge Cotfey's administra-
ton. The fact is that the county has
recently lost at least $500 in the wash
ing away Of cheaply constructed
bridges. which at the. same time cost
the county the most unreasonable
prices. We are reliably informed that
the Wesley bridge north Of town cost
the county S225 when there was ac-
tually bid to build 1t for SIPS. The
bridge is gone. The Tuni bridge is
damaged so that it is of no service.
The Grow creek bridge (only needed
when the water is very high) could not
stand the rush of water and has gone
down the stream. No doubt there are
many others in the county built on the
cheap order at big prices, which have
succumbed. The County Judge does
not pay for the bridges. And as they
are for the convenience and comfort of
the people, who pay the taxes TO main
tain them, it seems to us that they
should be built in the most durable way
at first and once for all. Complaints
come to our ears also of the miserable
condition of the roads all over the
county, and it is stated on good author
itY that they are in worse condition
now than they have been in years. We
were inclined to give Judge Coffey the
credit OF having been a reasonably good
judge, but with scrip down 70 so cents,
and these numerous complaints coming
AZ they do from the people, we arc
forced to think he has been guilty OF
the grossest neglect of the best inter
ests of the majority of the people, and
leaning to those of special favorites,
squandered the money of the county in
u most reckless manner.