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The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31

more than cover any unexpected in. vestments."
 Very well, then. If we can squan. der thirty eight dollars or more twice a year, on paltry trifies, l want to know it, that may use the funds in- telligently, and where it is calculated to bring the best equivalent for the money.
 People of moderate means oft en in- dulge in what might be called extrav- agances, but my intimacy with such families has convinced me that they are the really economical ones who save on the little needless outgoings The newest thing in albums, nor the latest stitch in embroidery, does not tempt them; Tor do they thoughtlessly pur- chase any of the thousand and ono articles presented to the housewife. Then, when truly desirable pleasure presents itself, they can purposely in- dulge and fully enjoy what previous self-denial makes possible without ex- travagance.
 How many bright days l have longed to take the children to tho woods nutting, or for wild flowers, or to ride over to mothers. I have staid at home because l thought could not afford it, and the money has slipped through my fingers to little or no profit in these ways"
 Taking advantage of the lesson taught by the truthful list, Mrs. Abel originated plan which she at once be- gan to put into practice. She must learn. first of all to say mo-" in this magic monosyllable lay her only se- curity; and the use of it required the most careful surveillance on the easily loosened purse strings Remembering to make quick decision as to the neces- sity, or otherwise, of the contemplated purchase, she still further held herself in check by opening personal bank account Long experience with the private household "bank" had con- vinced the Abels that it was too frail to withstand the frequent onslaughts made upon it. hence the patronage of the town savings bank.
 Every time Mrs. Abel avoided use- less article she determined to lay away the amount of the declined article, or less if the price was too large for her allowance. On the contrary, if she permitted herself to make ducks and drakcs" of her money she drew the cost of the indulgence from the bank accumulation, which was solely and unreservedly devoted to the purchase of the needed silverware and the patronage of the livery stable in sunny weather.
 The success of his wife's reforma- tion in finances induced Mr. Abel to dedicate his unspent dollars to list of valuable books, although he still has great difficulty in refusing favors of the opposite sex. - Mona Fargher Purdy, in Good Housekeeping.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Iegible Writing.

There fs one affectation of late years an. ,ag yo ung ladies that ought to be severely con demn ed, and that IS ''culti- vating a blind style of han dwriting. What is called the English hand is coa- sidered the correct tn ing, while tEs commercial hand is looked upon as vulgar The former has Deither beauty nor grace, anguia rity being its chief feature, but it is fash ionable. In writ ing. as in speech, clearness and sim plicity are the chief charms, and we beg you, girls. not to be led away by the foolishness of style" and forfeit your print-liSe characters for m atfec- tation of the British chirography. Christian at Work.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
The Pillar of Safety.

Before the erection of the new uni. versity buildings in Jena, the profess sors generally held their lectures in various public halls scattered all over the town. In the body of one of these halls, where the professor of theology used to hold forth, there stood a large pillar. At the close of the session the students applied to the professor for their certificates of attendance, when the latter remarked to one of the young men:
 But, my dear sir, never saw you at any of my lectures.'
 ''Oh, Herr Professor, l always sat be- hind the pillar"
 Strange" was the reply. "You are the fourth who professes to have sat regularly behind the pillar. ."-Taaliehs Rundschau.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Jedge waxem's Proverbs.

Most state legislators needs muzzlin.
 Elf local polliticks wnz clener, nash unal polliticks would show it.
 Thers two kinds of money in poll liticbs: That you put Tn and that you git out.
 Uncle Sam don't let anybody im- pose on him but his own family.
 Tain't one uffichal in hundred that's got sand enuf in his craw to tell man right out that he won't give him an offs
 The star spangled banner is the gos- pei ov libberty.
 Morals in polliticks is subiick to re. vishun and amendments.
 When a politishan prays the angels lift ther eyebrows. -Detroi. Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
REUBEN AND l.

Dearly we loved in the olden days, Reuben and I, Reuben and l. To-day we are walking separate ways,
 Reuben and T. Reuben is walking the Heavenly street, Reuben, not I Reuben, not I l tread the earth with weary feet.
 Glad that tis |. When to two on earth such love is given, An. Reuben and l. Reuben and I, Could one be happy alone in Heayeny
 Reuben or I: Daily before His throne we meet, Reuben and l, Reuben and l, Craving, each for each, blessing sweet,
 Reuben and We shall walk together again ere long, Reuben and l, Reuben and I. Singing together loves deathess song.
 Reuben and l. And we'll make the years of eternity ring, Reuben and l. Reuben and I. With our rapturous anthem Love is king.'
 Reuben and l.
 Ida NJ. Gardner, in S s. Times
The Forrest City times., 1893-03-31
Taking His Precautions.

He was a teacher of mathematics and great at figures. His wedding was to come off on Thursday. but he suggested to his future mother-in-law that the happy event should be fixed . day earlier.
 What is that for?" the lady suspi- ciously inquired.
 ''I will tell you he replied, with an air of importance. Fl have just calcu- lated that if we are marrled next Thursday our silver wedding will fall on a Saturday, when l am in the habit of spending the evening over a game or two of skittles, which l should not like to miss on any account. ."-Bremcr Zeitung
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Eastcrn-Shorc Affairs.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ONAxcocK, January 2S.-Mr. james
b. Floyd died Tuesday night at his
home, near Marionville, in the northern
part Of Northampton, IN tho GID year of
his age. Mr.. Floyd WAS an excellent
citizen and WAS Il kiusman of the late
Governor John y. Floyd, Of Virginia.
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon in the Red-Bank Baptist
church.
Last Wednesday night Mr.. 4. W.
Short. the agent at BlOXoms Station.
tins county, was returning from neigh
boring store 70 the railroad Office, when
he saw light shining through the win
dow On looking In he saw large
burly negro rnmmaglng among the
packages. Mr.. Short drew his revolver
and ordered the negro 10 throw up his
hands. The negro made for the window
through which he had entered the office,
but MIR. Short was upon him before he
could get out. The negro was arrested
and turned over to constable, who
lodged him in Accomac county Jail. lie
gives his name rs Joseph Anderson and
saws that he halls from Norfolk.
The snow is rapidly melting, but the
ice still covers the river and harbor and
blocks navigation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

Ni.ht UaNo Been ScriouS---A
Irnmeler--Horsnnal Nntcs.


ot.olt,uce of she Ri almond pispatch.l
CGWr. Va, January -. The Month";
A.. Itit'.n Viii he the name Of 10
page magazine which viii bo issued for
ST.. first tine ON February LIST by the
luI.ad Young Mems Christian Asso-
..ucu. If tins place. 1t will ho in size
.0.i- lreao., and is 20 be conducted 10y
ST.. N..am sloan, the general secretary
.. t.e s,to,auon here.
Train no q, the east bound passenger
'Hl CPD the Norfolk and Western rail
NJ. narrowly escaped what might have
.,.a SERIOUS accident last night when
-E ttt ..-iaiei spot just west of
,..a by broken duying-rod.
-n lal b be stopped with the
r-brake in the baggoge-car.
Il...- W. T. Gates was forced to
.t-' . cab Tor safety.
.r IA. T., lumhul, chief clerk to the
t.rr. q Of the Norfolk Division
o' t.e N.- aad Western railroad, 10y
oua quest has been transferred TO
g." nt , department IN Petersburg.
Nr N Is. Dounan relieves him. The
...t.. o. bee made February LIST.
N-. byuo Bolsseau last evening re-
c.v,i tie sad intelligence Of the death
ct Der SISTER. Mn. Mary f., wife OF Dr.
I.rti son, deceased, Of Daryill's, Din
wilde county. Mrs. Thompson was for
uu.v Mis-, Cousins.
Nr-. W. a. Land. OF Blackstone, is
'..t,c hor sister, Mrs. Q. 5. Smlthson,
10 Yves, Crcwc.
1.,Iay-car passed here this morning
o. tle Norfolk aud Western railroad,
clsclargilg the December rolls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

comery Hail." is in New York city, the
guest Of her friend, Miss Mamie Law
renee.
-Scnator Edward Echols was in Rich
mond this week 20 attend the thanks
giving Democratic dinner.
Mr.. Arthur Seddon. Of Richmond,
paid flying trip to this city during the
week.
Mir. Charles Caldwell left for Alder
son, W. Va, Thursday.
Judge Lyman Il. Chnlkley, OF Gov
ington, who is acting Judge OF the
County Court Of Augusta since the re-
cent death of Judge John W. Stout.
was in tho city this week holding tho
regular term Of our County Court.
Judge Chalkloy YVES accompanied to this
city 10y his wife nee Miss Ella Breckin-
ridge. Of Lexington, Ky, who is most
pleasantly remembered here, she having
before her marriage visited friends here.
Miss Lotto Halle left Thursday evo-
ming on the "flying Dutchman for
st Louis 10 visit her brother, Mr.. Co
lumbus Halle. prominent Missouri,
Kansas and Topeka rairoad-man. Miss
Halle will make quite an extended visit.
Miss Cary Barton. Of Winchester, ar
rived here Friday. and is the guest OIL
the Misses Atkinson, on Lewis street.
Mr. William y. Eskridge. of Bslti-
more, is visiting friends in this city, and
Is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Ii. Cat
lett.
Mrs. Garrett q. Gooch aud Mrs.
James y. Mcfarland are III Lexington,
the guests Of Mrs. y. q. Humphreys.
Mr. Rhodes Nelson has returned from
Florence, Ala. whittier he went 20 escort
hrs sister, Mrs. Judge John ". Stout,
who u visiting her father in that city.
Miss Lucy Tabb, one Of Hampton 8
faircst daughters and graduate two
years ago Of the Augusta Female Semi
nary. arrived here Friday and 10 the
guest Of Mir. and Mrs. Gilbert q. Chilt,
on east Beverly street
Miss Ada Hawpe has returned from a
pleasant Wit 10 friends IN HARRISON
Ourg.
Cards ere ont announcing the mar
riagc on February "a OF Miss Bessie
Collins. daughter o. Nr. and Mrs. J. Il.
Collins. IT, Mr.. jruc-t ". Harman, OF
ttIs citN The ceremony Will be solemn
lied nj fac Grccuvile Baptist church.
Tho brllc.c.cct Is "a lovely and attractive
Young lads, AMI Mr. uarman, who IS
prominent IN business circles here, IS
the subject Of qrolt congratulatIon.
Miss Anna Cotton. of Maryland, who
i, very popular IN social cIclcs OF this
CITY. rs here, the guest Of Miss Sadie
Weller
MIS- Susie Griffith Hammond, who
las been quite I'll for some wecls, IS
spending fortnight with her parents at
B.rrvvle, CLARK" county.
Nr. Harry Burnett Las been mado
Deputy Clerk of the County Court of
Augusta, assisting his father, Mr.. vii
lum A. Burnett who is one OF the most
accomplished and accommodating clerks
ia the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
4 Common-sense Remedy.

In the matter of curatiyes what you
want is something that will do It's work
whi,e you continue to do yours-a remedy
that will give YOU no Inconvenience nor
interfere with your business. Snch
remedy IL Allcock's Porous Plasters. lnese
masters are not an expeiim they have
been In use for over thirty years, and their
value has been attested by the highest
medical authorities, IS well as by testi-
monials from those who have. used them.
They require no change Of diet, and are
not effected by wet or cold. Their action
does not interfere with labor or business;
You can toll aud yet be cured while bard
at work. They are so pure that the young s
sitber sex can use them with great benefit.
Beware OF limitations and do not DO de
ce,yed by interpretations. Ask TOR
Allcock's, and let no solicitation or expia-
nation induce oz - Accepts sshstitss@
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
An Alteration Mt Green Bay

Correspondence o, too Richmond Dsoa.ch.l
GREEN BAY, Va, January 2S.-There
came very near being a serious shooting
scrape here on yesterday evening be-
tween Mr.. John 4. Devine, merchant,
and Mr.. Charles NJ. Jacobs, a farmer,
who lives about three miles from tins
village. Ii seems that Doylrc had been
in the post-oflice after his mail ana was
returning to his store, when jacobs VINO
had been drinking rather too much,
,oade use of some very abusive language
TO I'm. Dcvine retaliated in kind, up
plyiur an infamous epithet to Jacobs.
The latter. who was standing on Price 3
store-porch, started down the steps to
attack him. Devine drew pistol and
ordered him not to advance further or
he would shoot. Jacobs then went back,
and Mr.. w. w. Green came up and COM
manded the peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Stnnnton,s SncinI Notes.

fcore-poaieucc % The Richmond Dispatch.l
SIACNIoN, VA, January 2S.-Mr.
John Rutherford. OF Richmond, was
III tue city Wednesday on legal business.
Mrs General j. l.. b. Stuart returned
"Wednesday from a visit Of several weeks
70 her daughter, Mr.. Robert Page Wal
Ter, Of Norfolk.
Mrs J. Addison Cooke has returned
from visit 10 Baltimore, her old home.
EDITOR Harry llnsiey. Of the stanton
Imd.caior, who has been under treat
nent al Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
umorc, for several months, is reported
a. couyalescent and is expected 10 re-
sume his duties on the Fndicdtor at an
early date. Mr.. Tinsley has Il wide
circle Of friends, who are gratihed at
the prospect Of his recovery. Mr.. Tins
Icy is as integral part OF the Vsndf-
catpr rs Henry Watterson is OF the
Courier-Joarnai. or Charles A. Dana OF
the New York SIN.
aliss Mary I. Atkinson is in Baltimore
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry Champlain
Lay.
Miss Jennie Mae Peck. Of mont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
BREAKING THROUGH ICE.
The Steamer Leaves on Her
Norfolk Trip.

Correspondence OF the Richmond pispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, January 2S.-The big
Norfolk and Washington steamer did
not get through the ice to Norfolk yes
terday evening. They passed this city
successfully, but about SIX miles below
here found the ice so heavy that they
had TO give it up and return to wash
ipgton. Another attempt was made TO
open passage to the mouth OF the Po-
tomac this morning, and this time 1t was
successful. The steamer passed this city
about 8 o'clock. At9 she was signailed on
Mt Vernon, about tweives miles down.
Nothing can now be heard from her IN
Ill she reaches Norfolk. The other
steamer will leave here on her regular
trip tonight and navigation on the fo'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

.Jackinc B0lnn, Of Va. 10 Meet
Charley NOkcS, Of Ky.

There IS every prospect nj present for
believing that Charley Nokes, the light
weight champion Of Kentucky, and
Jackiue Bolan, of Virginia, says a Cow
iDqton XVI paper, will shortly get TO-
0ctber within the roped arena and dis
play their respective abilities in contest
for scientific points. -.
Bolan has come al the way from Nir-
GINA in order to get on a match, and
Nokes who il always ready TO accom-
modate any one, will consent to meet
Mr. Bolan III contest.
These two lads met on previous oc-
caslon four years ago, and after twelve
spirltcd rounds draw was declared.
Since then Bolan has travelled with
Tom McIncrney all over the country,
and agreed TO knock out or stop all
light weight people in four rounds.
Vokes in the mean time has been FOL
lowing his occupation that Of ma
chinist. but has found time TO meet and
defeat Bob Brown in fifteen rounds and
Pat Kelly. the wonder Of the world, IN
eight rounds.
Both young fellows stand high in the
lightweight class. and meeting be-
tween them would attract the attention
OF the sporting fraternity from New
York to New Orleans, and a rafting big
purse could be insured TO the winner.
ii the preliminary details can be
arranged the boys can have Il stake OF
81 900 side added TO the purse to con
test for. In the event that they should
meet Bolan, if he can defeat Nokes, can
carry away freight-car full OF Coving-
ton money.
Last evening, Just as Professor Nokes
was about to order the curtain rolled up
for his exhibition, lie received a note
from Colonel Jimmy Patterson, who. as
the representative of Bolan, alleged that
/ Yokos was afraid to meet Bolan.
Nokes sent back word that he would
be on hand tonight, and that be would
likewise be on hand when time was
called to fight, and that he would like,
wise be on time when the referee would
be awarding him the victory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Several Schooners Ashore.
fsnee,al telegram to the Dispatch.l

ESPECIAL telegram tolhe UIsVAVVu.I -,
NORFOLK, Va, January % Inc
schooner Addie Henry is ashore at hat.
teras The cargo is being taken oil
She is not damaged. The schooner
Mary $. Bradshaw, Captain Smith Is
ashore at the mouth Of the Rappahan-
mock river. She has been ashore two or
three days. The schooner Edward Ii.
Blake, dragged into the steamer Iosmo-
politan in Hampton Roads and was
damaged and has arrived here Tor re-
para A.
The Old-Dominion Line steamer Al
bemarle and several vessels have been
released from the ice in Albemsrie
Sound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

tomac will be resumed after tie-up OF
nearly three weeks
George Dutley. l6 years OF age, grand
son OF Commissioner Of Revenue George
Dufey, died at his mothers home, on
Queen and Pitt streets, last night OF
congestive chill.
Mr.. George German had the flesh torn
off the lower portion OF the right leg by
getting it caught while falling from
ladder on which be was working in the
Richmond and Danville railroad round
house here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
uOLDING EXAMINATIONS


lspecial Telegram 20 thc Disuatch.l
LYNCHrURG. Va. January y. George
b. Hoyt, oil Washington, was engaged
all day at the United States Court room
i'm holding the civll-scryice examination
of applicants for position IN the railway
mail >, ryicc and ia the departments At
Washington. There were about twenty
applicants for the railway mail service
and i've for the departmental services.
Two Of the latter arc ladies'.
WHERE FROM.
The twenty-five who are standing the
examination are from all parts of the
State, most Of them being from the
eastern and southwestern sections. Very
few OF them are Lynchburgers.
The Board Of Examiners 70 examine
applications for positions in tho Lynch
burg post-otiice Is composed Of A. l..
Kelly Cpresident), r. Il. Sherman (secre-
tlrv', and f.. 4. Mathews. These APP
pointmeuts were made 10y Mr.. lIoyt last
night
WILL STAND BY WICKHAM
In canvassing the views of the Fitz
co Troop here in rcgari TO going to
tine Inauguration. tho officers expressed
themselves az determined to stand by
Colonel Wickhm and say no induce
ment could be held out to them to con-
sIdcr any proposition that WAS contrary
TO his wishes. They will stand by him
TO man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
The Honest Dealer.

iduQse.l
Coal-Dealer: jim, how much dill you
send Mrs. Goodheart for that last ton
jim Seventeen hundred pounds.
Coal-Deaer That's right. Now come
ana paint these pebbles black.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Death OF IL Postmaster.

Especial telegram 10 the DispaIch.I
GRKENvLLE, n. c., January %
Mr.. j. b. Hooker, Postmaster at Ham
ilton, Martin county, died this morning.
He was the only white Republican II
his township and will necessarily be sue
ceeded by Democrat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Penci,lings from Pitt Comfy.

(Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
GrEexvILLE, n. c., January 2S.-Miss
4. n. Perkins, an aged lady OF this
town, slipped down on an icy sidewalk
yesterday and seriously injured one OF
her hips.
Sheriff r.. W. King returned last night
from Raleigh, where he had been to
carry prisoners TO the penitentiary.
The splendid weather OF the last few
DAYS has enlivened the tobacco market,
and there have been some good breaks
the first since the holidays. Prices are
high, particularly Tor wrappers.
Miss Lille Cherry returned home last
night from Washington, accompanied by
Miss Lallah Clark, OF that town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
RUDE STEWART KILLED.
The Noted Kentucky Desperate
Accidentally Shoots Himself.

fCorre.pondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
CLIxrwooD, VA, January 2S.-Rube
Stewart a noted desperate OF Ken
tuckv. accidentally shot himself on
tuesday morning, the wound proving
fatal. The occurrence, az related to
your correspondent, was substantially ~
follows: Stewart had been hiding IN
the mountains OF this and Buchanan
counties 10 escape arrest for the
murder of Dave Ratlif in Pike
county. Ky., last fall, and at the time
the accident occurred. was staying with
n friend. whose house IL in the most
isolated district of the county. On the
morning of the occurrence Stewart was
handling a large pistol, which he always
carried and carclessly Let it fall upon
the floor. the hammer, which rested
on n cartridge, striking first, when
loud report instantly followed. and
Stewart cried ont II am killed" Upon
examination i, was found that the ball
had taken effect in lis breast, intlictlng
a terrible wound. from which death re-
suited IN two hours.
4 SLED ~ A HEAR5E.
His relatives wanted his remains in
tered in Pike county. An old-fashiOned
elci was made anl tho body % Stewart
laid mon il. covered with ola bcd-quits
and ted fast to the sled. Then the men
fastened ropes to the end of the sled to
prl by and commenced the perllons
descent Of the mountain over the
snow end ice. Some places the
eno9 was waist-deep to the men, and
the sled would slide and plunge ont OF
sight in these drifts After some mar
row escapes the party arrived at the foot
q the mountain with the body, which
was placed upon n wagon and hauled to
the place Of burial.
l,ube Stewart was a desperate charac-
ter and was n terror to the people OF
Eastern Een'ncky and the border coun-
ties OF this state. He has figured promi-
ncutly 10 many bloody yendettas-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
BURNED TO DEATH.
MRS. BURGWYN'S FUNERAL
No Exemption for Railroad Pro-
,,.,t II;uh V'nhopcn Prices.


correspondence OF tho Richmond Dlspatch.l
HrSDERsoS, \. G., January PA
telegram to Colonel W. II. >. Burgwyn
Yesterday brought the sal intelligence
Of the death of the wife Of his brother,
George Burgwyn, at Jackson, \. {.
Tho Colonel and Mrs. Burgwyn lett on
the l L. VI. train to attend the obse-
quies.
The Railroad Commissioner Of the
State has written letter to County
Commissioner James a. Kelly IN refer
euce TO taxation of the Raleigh and
CASTOR railroad by the county, Ill which
he says the railroad will no longer claim
exemption under the charter, and that
hereafter the tax will be levied aud coll
lected by the county as ON other prop
erty.
THE TOP NOTCH.
Tobacco continues to come in freely.
Ii is thought that the advance in prices
of wrappers, which has continued from
the early part of December to the present
date. Will now cease, and that prices have
reached us high a notch as can be nam
tanned. Mr.. Il. NJ. Jehreys, Of Five
Forks. Mecklenburg county, Va. sold
about 81, 800 worth OF tobacco yesterday
at the Cooper House, getting the largest
check for one day sale since January LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

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