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The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
A Great Battle

Is continually going on in the human sys- tenn. The demon of impure blood strives to gain victory over the constitution, to ruin health, to drag victims to the grave. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the weapon with which to defend ones self, drive the des- perate enemy from the field, and restore bodily health for many years.
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
Bucklen's Arnica Sa,va

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup. tions. and positively cures Piles. or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price D cents per box. FoI sale by Winthorp & Co.,. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
A Child EnjoyS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs. when in need of laxative, and if the father or mother be cOstive or bilious, the most gratifying results follow its use; so that 1t is the best family remedy known, and every family should have bottle on hand
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
and Departure of Trains,

DEPUTY Prosecuting Attorney, s. H. Mann, has pursued a prefltless business this week, having two "hung juries," two acquittals and one mol prosse qui in cases styled the State of Arkansas vs. l.. 2.Grobmyer, Same vs. G. W. Cook, Same ys. c. Chavis, each charged with keeping open their places of busi- ness and selling goods on Sunday. The defendants in these cases are engaged in selling fresh meats, and are the pro- prietor of the several Butcher Shops'' in Forrest City. The statute says that whoever shall keep open any store, etc.. and sell goods, merchandise, etc.. on the Sabbath day shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction fined not less than $25 nor more than SlOO for each offense, but that neces- sity may be shown as an excuse, and under such circumstances, a jury could not find verdict for the state.
 The charge against Mir. Grobmyer was first tried, and resulted in mis- trial, the jury, composed of four citi- zens, failing to agree. Two were for conviction and two for acquittal. The defendant admitted opening his place of business and the selling of meat, and several witnesses swOre that they purchased meat at his shop and that they did so from necessity. The state had no witness to swear that he had purchased meat under any other con- ditionS than necessity.
 The next to be arraigned was our colored brother, Chavis, and his jury failed to reach verdict th0ugh.it.stood
 for conviction to one for acquittal.
 When G. W. Cooks case WAS reached the jury acquitted hlm, then MT. Grob- myer was tried again, and acquitted, and the state gave up it's charge against Chavis.
 The whole thing was farce from beginning to end. The law is faulty, and We do not believe jury could be found by indiscriminate selection who would convict "Butchers" under its provisions. We don't say that it is necessary to keep the butcher shops" open on the Sabbath day, and would be glad to know that they were not kept open, but so long as customers are not notified to the contrary, the necessity will arise to buy meat on the Sabbath. When customers have right to think that their wants will be supplied on Sunday, the necessity for purchasing does not arise until that day, and when the necessity arises to purchase that of itself makes it neces- sity to open the market or any other house and the law justiiies the act by the necessity. That is all there is in It.
 If MT. Mann would enforce this law let him notify the makert or other men that they must close their places of business. Then if they are kept open. let him have witnesses to swear that they purchased meat or other mer- chandlse just for the fun of the thing or for any other reason except necessity, and he will never fail to convict. So long as the markets are only open to customers who buy because it is neces- sary; there can be no conviction under the statute
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23

Choice Hams..............11!cp per ID Breakfast Bacon..........12c per lb The Rex Brand of Canned Goods
 at correspondlngly low prices. California Fruits. superior to the
 so-called Leaders, s,-Lusk's
 at.....................S2.l5 per dozen Arbuckle's Best Coffee. ..25c Arbuckle's Coffee, same as sold by
 other houses, ,..........2 lbs for 45c Oranges, 20c per doz. Other houses
 ask 25c tor the same goods.
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
Moods Pills arc prompt and efficient, yet easy in action. Soad by all druggists. 2oe.
To Keep Thanksgiving.

We the undersigned merchants here by agree to keep our business house: closed on Thanksgiving day. (Nov 29, 1884, l.. ROLLwAGE & Co. RUSSELL, GRAHAM & Co. $. BRADY.
 PETTUs BROS. & BUFORD. GORMAN x BARROW. H. E. GwYN x Co. SOL LEWIS.
 J. T. BRADY.
 BECKER x LEWIS. A. MEYER X Co. SACHS MERCANTILE Co. H. J. DAVIS.
 $. LEVY.
 GRAY X VoGEL. J. w. BECK & Co. B. DAVIS.
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23

Raisins 12Ac Other Fruits in proportion. Candy, superior to anything in
 town...... .........3 pounds for 25c Figs, Dates, Prunes, etc., always
 on hand at lowest prices. Flohr- Walter Candy Co.'S Fancy
 Candies cheaper than any house
 in town.
 Horse Shoe Tobacco. .. .45c Der In FIshhook Tobacco ........35c her In Drummond's Natural Leaf. soc In
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
lt's NObOdy'S Business

If we sell goods cheaper than other houses can buy them. We cordially in- vite the ladies to examine our new stock of dry goods.
 SACHS MERCANTILE Co.
The Forrest City times., 1894-11-23
That Tired Feeling
Pun Strength and Appetite Given by Moods oarsaparIila.
Hoods ';s;:;;s' Cures

was troubled with indigestion and that tired feeling. After taking four bottles of Hoods earsaparills feel Nike new man. 1 cannot recommend Hoods Barsaparilla too highly" THOMAS c. BARRETT, Mobile, Alabama.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
The Good Roads Movement.

New Jersey shows more fruits of the
impulse for better roads than othet
states, though probably no state in the
north at least has wholly escaped the
influence of this movement. The great
and growing army Of wheelmen are al
ways jealous and active agents for inn
proved roads, and though their interest
may be personal the whole public bene'
fits by their labors. The farmers and
market gardeners have the greatest and
most immediate interest in good roads,
Their loss through bad roads is esti-
mated at 5 700, 900 q year in the coun'
try. In a general way they realize this
in part, but are not sufficiently convinc,
ed to be willing to run the risk of hav,
ing their taxes increased. This is the
great bugbear of the farmers, and the
good roads movement will not secure
their approval except by some of the
plans which secure the roads without
adding appreciably to the annual taxes
Of the farming class. Philadelphia
Press,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
ARGENTlNE's DIGNITY SAVED,
Minister ZebalIos Proved Equal to the
Emergency That Confronted Him.

Minister Zeballos Proved Equal to the
Emergency That Confronted Him.
just before the Minneapolis sailed
from here a few weeks ago for the trial
trip which proved so successful DR.. e.
Estanlslaus Zeballos, the Argentine Re.
public's minister to this country, who
had been invited to go along as a guest,
walked up the gangplank in Cramps
shipyard with a servant.
He was shown to the room which had
been reserved for him, and which, in
view Of the crude condition Of the
cruiser consequent upon her trial trip,
he found plainly furnished. He also dis
covered that the president of the trial
board and Chairman Cummings Of the
house committee on naval affairs had
staterooms that were somewhat more
roomy and better situated, but nc better
furnished.
DR.. Zeballos at nee declared that in
his capacity as minister to the United
States from the Argentine Republic he
could not accept any accommodations on
the ship which were not equal to those
assigned to any other person, and he
made a request for a better room. 1t
was impossible for Captain Sargent to
find such accommodation or to turn Mr..
Cummings Of any other official out Of the
quarters to which he had been assigned.
DR.. Zeballos declared that, under these
circumstances, he could not accompany
the ship on the trip and would leave
forthwith.
The officials of the Cramp company
expressed their regret very politely, and
DR.. Zeballos, with servant trailing be-
hind him, walked down the gangplank
and thus preserved the dignity of the
Argentine Republic, but missed the
most beautiful trip that has aver been
made. Philadelphia Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
An Unapprecfative valet,

1t is doubtless difficult for a conscien-
tious valet tt determine where per-
quisites end and theft begins, but the
valet of Professor Lenbach, the famous
Austrian portrait painter, seems to have
been more conscientious than most val
cts. He loved order, and no place is SO
difficult to keep in order as a artists
studio. So he invariably cleared away
all the sketches which he found messing
about the place and sold them cheap to
picture dealers OF bartered them for to-
bacco. Professor Lenbach, having the
untidy instincts Of the painter, no 0
er discovered this than he raised objec-
lions. The valet explained that he re-
garded his masters sketches as worth
less. The explanation does not appear
to have Modified the professor, for he is
prosecuting his valet. Pail Mall Bud
GET
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Wide Tires Save the Horses

The following wide tire test was
made at the Ohio state university. All
ordinary wagon with a new 3 inch tire
was loaded with two long tons, or 4, 48O
pounds, and the draft was measured by
a dynamometer. On an ordinary earth
road in good condition and hard the
draft vas 254 pounds. On a grass field
it was 468 pounds. On newly plowed
land it was III pounds. AS the draft
power Of an ordinary horse of 1000
pounds is $50 pounds, two horses could
draw this load with ease on an ordinary
road and a ton and a half on d grass sod,
while with a narrow tire half as much,
or a single ton, is a full load for a dou.
BILE team. Besides this, the broad tires
roll and level a road SO that the more il
is used the better it becomes, while mar
row tires cut it into ruts if at all soft.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
SoNCeh4it}I .@ti%!ATS.
Legal Definitio.. 81 that Constitutes "a
ti:..ic !: al,

Aesai definition 81 hat Constitutes a
i-u::ic :: al.
A highway is L II r y-av over
which the public at I:r4, nave ia free
right OF passage. IGehu-,rs by water
exist by force of til" natuy. right which
every cltlzen possess Of free passage
along all water courses uot OF artificial
construction Upon land they are Great
ed either by eXprea.; dedication! Of tn,
owner, by prescription OF IN pursuance
OF legislative authority. Dedication il
an act by which the owner of the fee
gives to the public for some proper our
pose an easement III his lands. 1t must
be made by the owner or proprietor and
be to the public i'll general. No particu-
lar form its required, a clear intent be-
ing all that is necessary, with accept
ance by the public, which is usually
proved by public use and enjoyment.
prescription is where a man claims
anything because he, his ancestors or
predecessors or they whose estate he
hath have had or used it all the time
whereof no memory is to the contrary"
A road becomes a public highway by
prescription, by an open and adverse use
for 20 years on the supposition that a
dedication had at some time been made.
Highways are laid out, altered, dis
continued and kept in repair by officers
known as commissioners of highways.
They describe and cause to be recorded
III the town clerks Office all the high
.@weFs i'll their respective towns, divide
al highways into districts and appoint
ov erseers OF the same. They expend all
II oneys raised and collected from the
t. iwn at large for highway purposes,
UPON the roads and bridges within their
'territory and have power to enter upon
the lands Of any person adjoining any
OF the rivers, streams or creeks of the
state, drive spiles, throw up embank-
ments and perform such other labor as
may be necessary They report annually
to the town board.
The work upon highways is usually
performed by the residents of each road
district, male inhabitants between the
ages Of 81 and 70 years, with some ex-
ceptions, being each required to work
or pay for u day, all property owners
being assessed highway labor according
to the valuation Of their respective hold
lngs. Among the duties Of the overseers
are the following: To repair and keep in
order the highways within the district;
to cause the noxious weeds within the
bounds Of the highway within his dis
trict to be cut down or destroyed twice
in each year; to cause all loose stones ly-
ing on the beaten track Of every high
way within the district to be removed
once in every month from the first day Of
April until the first day of December;
to execute all lawful orders of the com
missioners.
Bicycles and tricycles are considered
carriages by the statute, and as such
have all the rights and are subject to
the same restrictions as other carriages.
San Francisco Examiner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
NOVEL BURIAL CASkFTe
an Audacious Innovation and ~. r.ts
prlsing Agents Successful l.nr,..

an Audacious Innovation and ~. Eater.
prlsing Agents Successful t.,.ra,.
Turing the past few weeks Washing
ton mas beer canvassed by the agent Of
one OF the most peculiar pieces of fu-
neral paraphernalia ever invented. 1t is
q burglar and fireproof coffin, with so
many strange %adjuncts that q person
seeing 1t for the first time would throw
up his hands in holy horror at the au-
oaclty OF the inventor and the admira-
bic nerve Of a manufacturer that will
place such an article on the market.
Despite the many CHASTITY features in
connection with these collins and the al.
most blasphemous talk of the enterpris-
ing agent, this city has proved to be =
lucrative field for him to work. and now
number OF citizens are equipped with
the strangest burial appliance of the dec
d The description of the coffin az
given by the agent is as follows:
primarily the coffin is fire and bur
glar proof. The case is made out Of boil
er IRON hardened with old bone. spruce
bark and leather, which forms an en-
amel that cannot be penetrated by chisel
or drill. 1t Is put together with angle
lron and flush rivets. The locks are all
on the inside, so constructed with hooks
and staples, with a spring behind them.
h a when a pin is drawn out from the
outside the bolts spring down and lock
automatically, and the coffin is then
c SO that it cannot be opened from
n outside. The only person who can
unlock and open the strange coffin is the
person inside"
There are two grades of coflins-those
for vaults and those to be inferred in
graves. The coffin to be placed in a
vault is equipped with torpedaes that
can be exploded from the inside. The
theory Of this is that in case a person is
buried alive he can throw back the
bolts, explode the torpedoes and warn
the sexton and thus escape. The coffin
to be placed in a grave has attached q
strong spring and arm. In case the per-
SOM inside finds that he wishes to get
out all he has to do is to throw back
the spring, and this arm is thereby re-
leased and cuts its way to the top, ex-
plod1ng torpedo and warning the keep.
er Of the graveyard.
These collins are sold at SO much Der
pound, and the first purchaser does not
have to pay anything down. He simply
gives a written guarantee to the manu-
facturer that he will pay for the coffin
from his estate within 10 days after
death, or, failing to do this, the manu-
facturer can claim his body to do what
he may wish with it. -Washington
News.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
.eavF AND A SHARP KNIFE.
r.-recedented and Exquisitely Delicate
AnS Surgical Operation.

-.recedented and Exquisitely Delicate
Surgica1 Operation.
Ear The first time OH record the sur
.an,s sharp pointed knife has pene-
a4ad TO the pancreas and saved a mans
,;ss The operation was recently per-
savroed at the Hahnemann hospital.
raa,s great surgical work is performed
= this hospital, but there is a strict un-
s..stauding that operations shall not be
us.orted to the lay world, and that the
rame If the subject shall never be given
IT. The subject this time was a well
= ID merchant, who paid the surgeon a
ssrv large sum for his marvellous skill.
There was a hard lump just below the
..t;ent's stomach. His stomach panied
~ and his digestion was not good.
re lump kept growing. His doctor
-ado a cut in the abdomen and saw
.hat the lump was beyond the reach of
a.dinary surgery. The merchant would
probably die.
nne Of the surgeons at the Hahne-
f,ann hospital said he would like to
.a.ta another slit in the abdomen, be-
liaving he might succeed in removing
Tho lump. If he did. it might kill the
marcbant just the same, but if some
hing was not done he would die any
way.
4 8 inch slit wal made, and the surgeon
daftly ran his fill gers down under the
stomach and found a lump as large as
bis ast attached to the pancreas. The,
nancreas is about 5 inches long, an inch
n thickness and 2 inches broad. Frorhe
the fact that 1t digests all of the fats
taken into the system the pancreas is a
highly important organ of a human be-
ing.
When the cut arteries had been
clamped and the physicians had sponged
away the blood and then realized the
enormous size of the object clinging to
the uancreas like a toadstool to a log,
thew thought the case was hopeless. But
the operating surgeon still kept up his
nerve. It is not the place Of an operat-
ing surgeon to lose his r. AS he
surveyed the situation he knew that if
he cut away even the slightest segment
Of the pancreas the merchant vas done
for. Only by the very incest calculation
could the right cuts be made. He
spouged off the blood and went to work.
One and then another incision Of the
blade, and the cyst, filled with its hor-
rible fetid matter, was removed, having
been Topped neatly of just where it was
Joined to the pancreas.
In a few days the patient was on his
feet again and said he felt like a new
man. And now the physicians are won
dering how many men have died from
Jumps in their stomaehs who might
have been saved and just how far the
surgeons knife may be effective again
in an operation on the pancreas. New
York World,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Duel Rexulations I'm Russia.

New regulations have just been issued
Tor the settlement Of disputes between
Russian officers. They provide for the
appointment Of a court Of honor, con-
sisting Of officers, which will determine
the question whether a duel is unavoid-
able Or not. Should the decision be in
the affirmative, any officer declining to
accept the challenge will be dismissed
nom the service. A report upon duels
between officers is in future to be made
% the minister of war, who, in concert
with the minister Of justice, may appeal
70 the emparor to stop any legal pro-
ceedings resulting from the hostile en-
counter. London Public Opinion.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Lnna,s New Photograph,

the photographers of the Paris observ-
asory have just finished for the Acad-
envy OF Science the clearest view ever
secured Of the moon. They have photo
sraphed her surface in sections, which
y making a great image s feet in di-
anetsr. The work is so perfect that
soWns, forests and rivers would be per-
ospf1bieif they existed. -Paris Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
A DUMMY ON THE TRACK.
An Agony of Horror For the Motormar
but Fun For the Boys.

An Agony of Horror For the MOtorman,
but Fun For the Boys.
The street urchins who spend their
days round Eleventh and Twelfth streets
and Third avenue. Brooklyn, looking
for the mischief the father Of all evil is
supposed to supply for idle hands to
dc" have found a new vacation amuse-
ment, and some Of the motormen on the
Third avenue trolley line IT On the
verge Of nervous prostration.
The boys beg, borrow OF steal old
clothes until they have succeeded in get
ting together a very complete mans
outfit. The next thing is a dummy, life
size, which is well dressed, even to hat
and shoes. A dozen or more conspira-
tors, escorting this semblance Of a man,
stroll carelessly onto the track in front
Of an advancing car, talking busily.
The bell is rung loudly, the boys scat
ter, and the dummy falls across the
track. Then the jokers discover their
histrionic talent. They rush back, ap-
parently in terror, and make futile eff
forts to get the man out Of danger.
In the meantime the motorman, who
Is not the bloodthirsty wretch driving
the car Of Juggernaut that he is pop
ularly supposed to be, is in an agony Of
horror. His hair fairly stands on end.
and the veins stand out on his forehead
a. be uses all his muscle on the brake.
Il be succeeds in stopping before the a
goes over the PROSTATE form, it is pulled
Oh the track and sent flying into the a
with Wild shouts.
The feelings Of the unfortunate man
at the brake are too vehement for utter
ance when he discovers the trick. The
scheme is very successful just about
DARK, and whichever way it goes it is
great fun for the boys. New York
Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Chiearo,s Fire Dove.

Speaking of the recent big fire in Chi
eaoo. The Herald Of that city said,
Soaring high above the three blocks OF
blazing lumber and calcined walls was
a white dove (the same bird futtered its
wings q the desolation OF 1S71),
which sailed twice around the burning
district and then disappeared.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

SeaWeed has not even in our widest
moments YER been dreamt of as an in
s.runent Of cleo ?ral corruption, yet the
Lokyo n~ewspapel,S just at hand contain
"a account Of tie trial Of a member OF
we Japanese parliament who was &C.
ouaed Of bribery by corrupting his con-
s1suents with presents Of edible sea-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
The Chicken Cured Him.

Last Wednesday George. the l0-year-
old SON of Miles Mizzell, while walking
in the swamp on the banks Of Sutton
creek, was bitten by a snake. He went
at once to the house, where a chicken
was cut open and applied to the wound.
When the chicken was taken off, it was
perfectly green. Brandy was given him
to drink. Although his leg was much
swollen, he is now considered out OF
danger.-Windsor IN. C.) Ledger.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

The w. D. Boyce Co, of Chicago, want
a good hustling boy Or girl in every town
in the United States and Canada to sell
their famous weekly illustrated papers,
the Saturday Blade and the Chicago
Ledger. They are to be sold on the
streets, in shops, stores, etc. Thousands
Of boys are now making money doing
this, as it is an easy matter after once
fairly started. No expense to begin
Send name to above address, and re-
ceive instructions and stationery.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

The Scientific American is the best
educator you can place in the hands OF
your boy. Only 50 per annum. we
will forward subscriptions without ex-
ira charge. Call and see sample copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

Remember il you want to make entry,
of land for Homestead or to make final
proof and get your patent, call on tue
old Confederate soldier, MAJOR ben
Bloomfield, q. S. Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
The Tax on Mud.

The Tax on Mud.
In every state,
From Golden Gate
To Pass'maQuoddy bay,
Travel and trade
Are sore delayed
By mud and rude highway.
With half a load,
Ger muddy road,
The farmer drags his way
And wonders why
When roads were dry
He had no calls for hay.
The good M. D.
Spends many a fee
To pay for wheel and tire.
Patrons get sick w..
II roads are thick
And "up to the hub" with mire.
The dominic,
With 'pointments three
On Sunday, miles apart,
In mtry clay
Plods all the way.
Who needs more grace of heart?
Five days each week
The schoolma'm meek
Trudges in slush to school.
Pays half her dues
For overshoes
Stuck fast and lost in the pool.
ENVOY.
Taxpayers all,
Both great and small,
Unite for public good.
With one accord,
Pass ON the word
And down the tax" On Mud.
Good Roads.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

The st. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbuilding Of OpelOusas. Take a
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

Lo.ored excursion September so, from
nv Y asalngton to Lake Charles $2.25 for
sne round trip.