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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
CONTROVERSY OF SYSTEM
Work of Contractor Is Rejected and
 He Sues City-much at Stake.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Conway-The controversy between the Waterworks Improvement District Board of this city and Contractor Jo- seph McCoppin of Little Rock. which was begun with the filing of a Sl5,00o suit by the latter. took an unexpected
 urn when Dickinson & Watkins, en- gineers for the district, notified Con tractor McCoppin that they had re jected all wood pipe laid by him in this city. As probably s4O,000 worth of material and construction work is involved in the pipe lines, the en- gineers' rejection of the whole sys. tenn is considered important. They allege that the pipes were not laid in accordance with their directions, and that they were not tested out as they were laid. and for this and other reasons stated it is impossible to as certain what portion Is defective.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
COMPANY DESSERTS,

When entertaining company. We eX- pect to put little more thought and expense into the menu and few ex- tra thoughts on desserts are usually welcome
 Fruit soufne.-Put half cup Of boil. ing water In a saucepan on the stove. melt in 1t two tablespoonfuls of but ter and stir in half cup of -four and cook thoroughly. Then add gradually one-half cup of milk, two tablespoons fuls of sugar. and when cool the yolks of two eggs. Beat well. then fold in the auf whites of the eggs Have a layer of jam in . pudding dish and pour tho mixture over 1t, Set the dish in a pan of water and bake for half an hour in . moderate oven.
 Marlborough Pis.-Mix together two cups of grated apples ono and a half cups of sugar. three eggs we'll beaten. two tablespoonfuls of melted butter. the grated rind and juice of ono lem. on. and a cup of thin cream. This is enough for two pies. Bake with an under crust and strips of pastry across the top. A meringue may be added in place of the strips and the whites re- served for it.
 Macedoin of Fruit.-Use either lem on or orange jelly and strain into a pitcher. Set mold in pan of crushed ice and salt: pour in half an Inch of the jelly and let 1t harden. Then arrange over 1t garnish of fruits and nuts and pour over lit. tie moro jelly without disturbing the pattern. and let harden. Proceed un- til the dish Is full
 Chartreuse Of Fruit.-Line a mold with Jelly by letting layer harden in the bottom. then gently place small CT mold on that and All the space be- tween with jelly When hard fill the center mold with warm water and in a minute 1t can be removed without disturbing the jelly. Color the re- mainder of the Jelly pink and mix with fruit and nuts and All the lined mold with this mixture and chill.
 delicious cake to serve with any light dessert Is a sponge baked In a sheet and cut in squares. which are then covered with an orange frosting. This may be easily done by using a fondant, which may be warmed over hot water. favored and the squares dipped in this.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
VERDICT \ FAVORABLE ONE
Small Giri's Pretty Answer to Stupid Question of Inquisitive
 Dusybody.

She was 8 pretty little tot, and ev- erybody who knew her took pleasure in pausing to ask her some kind of question, merely to show an interest and for the pleasure of hearing the musical cadence of her voice. Some of the questions were what might be termed leading, but for all she invari- ably had some kind of an answer. Among these latter inquiries was one from an intrusive busybody who was old enough to know better, but who belonged to a class of persons who never learn. Knowing that the little girl had only recently become the pos sessor of a young and attractive step- mother, with a curiosity inborn she asked her very frankly:
 Well, Pollykins, how do you like your stepmother?'
 The child raised her blue eyes gravely. and with her face glowing with happiness replied:
 "Oh. very much, indeed. Mrs. Skill lington. We fit very nicely. consider ing that she got us ready made. - Judge
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Clara's Little Hint.

A certain young curate wanted to give his lady-loye a Christmas pres ent, but could not make up his mind what it should be: so the next time he called he frankly told her the diff lculty under which he was laboring. Want to make me a present." Ilara exclaimed. in well-disguised as- pnishment Why, Charley, you for et yourself"
 The curate took the hint, and of. cred himself on the spot.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Was Testing the Baby.

Little Phil Warriner. of Addison |road, was detected in the act of pull ling out the baby's hair despite her frantic protest.
 - just wanted to see" he said in explanation, whether she was cold storage baby. Teacher told us that's the way you can tell a chicken. If the feathers come out easily the chicken has been in cold storage
 Needless to say. Phil is doing pen ance-New York Times.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
ARKANSAS LAND DEAL
3oOoo Acres Changes Hand; Will Be
 Cleared of Timber and Sold.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock-A deal involving 30,- GOO acres of fine timber land in De sha and Phillips counties, Arkansas, has been consummated at price of about s400,000. With the purchase of the land, located about 35 miles from Helena, there comes the announce ment that the deal will play a large part in the future markets in and around Memphis It is announced that the new purchasers will build tramway to tap the Iron Mountain near Celwood. It is the intention to sell the land for farm purposes after the timber has been cleared
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Work is Placed Subordinate to General Agricultural
 Agent.
BIG ARKANSAS LAND DEAL
Conway Has Controversy Over Water System, Work of Contractor is
 Rejected by Engineers.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-The United States de partment of agriculture has appoint
 d T. M. Jeffords. recently of Okla
 oma, to succeed H. s. Mobley, in charge of the Boys Corn Clubs School extension work in Arkansas. MT. Jeffords has arrived and took up his work as assistant to C. w. Watson, special agricultural agent for Arkan- sas, with offices in the old state house. This is the first time the corn club and school extension work n Arkansas has been placed directly n charge of the general agricultural agent and made a part of the farm demonstration organization.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
WINTER DESSERTS.

During the cold weather the heating and heavier desserts are welcome. al though Ices and frozen dishes will not be entirely forgotten.
 Plum PuddIng.-In one cup Of flour sift one-half teaspoon each of salt and soda, two teaspoonfuls of mixed spice: add two cups of bread crumbs. not dry, and one cup of finely chopped suet. Beat two eggs until light: add a cup of molasses to the other in gradients. then a pound of prepared fruit. which may be mixture or raisns, citron and candled orange and lemon peel Figs and nuts may be added. Put in molds and steam three hours at least.
 Cream a quarter of cup Of butter. add favoring and teaspoonfui or boiling water: then add cup of pow dered sugar. Chill and serve.
 Baked Indian Puddlng.-Scald one- fourth of cup of cornmeal In quart of milk. add half cup of sugar and a half cup of molasses. little salt and ginger and one tablespoonful or butter. Bake slowly three hours. More milk may be added as 1t cooks away. A half cup of suet may be sprinkled over the top to form rich crust.
 Silver and Gold Custards.-Beat the whites of four eggs slightly with one fourth of a cup of sugar. add speck of salt and few drops of almond ex- tract and a pint of hot milk. strain into molds and steam or bake until firm
 Scald another pint of milk. add to the beaten yolks of four eggs, COOK till it begins to thicken, and add one fourth of cup of sugar, and strain; flavor when cold. Turn the white GUS tard from the molds and serve witf the yellow around them.
 Cottage pudding, which Is just plain cake served hot with lemon oi vanilla sauce. is easy and quickly made and well liked by almost all people
 Fruit juices may be used Tor sauce for cottage pudding. Thicken with four add butter and serve hot.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
$3.5O Recipe Free, For Weak Kidneys. Relieves Urinary and Kidney Troubles, Backache, Straining,
 Swelling, Etc.
Stops Pain in the Bladder,
 Kidneys and Back.

Wouldn't it be nice within a week or so to begin to say goodbye forever to the scalding. dribbling. straining. or too fro Quent passage of urine: the forehead and the back of the-head aches: the stitches and pains in the back: the growing rus- cle weakness; spots before tho eyes: yell low skin: slugElsh bowels: swollen eye lids or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural short breath; sleeplessness and tho desponcsncyY
 have a recipe for these troubles that you can depend on. and if you want to make qu.oL reosvsry, you ought to write and get a copy of 1t. Many doe tor would charge you 3350 just for writing this prescription. but I have 1t an3 will be glad to send 1t to you entirely free. Robinson K -pps6 Luck Building Detroit, Mich, and I will send 1t by return mall In a plain envelope. As you will see when you get it, this recipe contains only pure. harmless remedies. but 1t has great heai- ing and pain conquering power.
 It will quickly show it's power once you use 1t, so I think you had better see what 1t Is without delay. I will send you copy free-you can use 1t and cure yourself at home.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Attempts to Commit Suicide.

Forrest City,-Using knife to slash his throat, John Gatling. a we'll known attorney attempted to com init suicide, When deprived of the knife by friends he tore at the wounds with his hands trying to make them fatal. Mr Gatling said he was tired of living Physicians said he was temporarily insane.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
UncIe Sam's Represe N

Senator John Sharp Wi of a negro lad in a southeri was not the least Zealoua Sans servants. One day mail bag for that town W from the train the pouch VI up by this diminutive coul started of. as was his wont, C trot to the post office.
 As he was rounding a corr station be encountered a la with the result that the littl was upset. When the latte and readjusted himself he tul the other exclaiming:
 Look heah, Yo' wants tc full bout dis chile! When yt yo' jars de gov'ment of d States. I carries de mail!
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Former State Senator Dead.

Little Rock. Former state Senator Kie Oldham, for many years one of the most prominent men in Arkansas public life, died at Tucson, Ariz. The remains will be brought to this city for intermont. Senator Oldham went to Arizona several years ago for his health. but visited home frequently. He spent several weeks in Little Rock early this winter
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Farmers Union Meets.

Russellyille. - The Pope County Farmers Union met in quarterly ses- sion al Center Valley, The conven. ton lastel three days H. S. Mobley, head of the Boys Corn Club move ment in Arkansas. and George A. Cole. president of the Second District Agri- cultural School and of the State Farm CTS Union were the principal speak erS
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
IRE SAFE lAXA
 FOR ELDE

Most elderly people arc less troubled with chr sistent constipation, due lack of sufficient exercise. perience difficulty In digestin light food. with a consequent b, of stomach gases, drdwsiness eating, headache and a feeling 0 tude and general discomfort
 Doctors advise against cathart violent purgatives of every hI ommending . mild. gent tonic. like Dr. Caldwsll's St to effect relief without dist entire system.
 Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepd perfect laxative. easy in ac tain in effect and, withal. ple the taste. It possesses tonic ties that strengthen the stomacI and bowels and is . remedy tn been for years the great sta1 thousands of families. and sf in every family medicine ches equally as valuable for childrS older people.
 Druggists everywhere sell wells Syrup Pepsin in soc bottles. If you have nekA send your name and add B. Caldwell, 201 WashinA ticello, H., and he will be send 6 sample bottle for
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Reconnoltered.

Mamma was dressing whI year-old Freddy burst intQ with a loud "Boo,"
 Why. Freddie. dear,' ex she, you mustn't open my out knocking. I mightn't hl dressed at all" "
 "Oh. thls was all right" sa dy, 'I looked through the first. Judge.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
January g, 1862.

Affairs in Missouri continued highly turbulent. The St. Louis Chamber of Commerce broke up over an issue in- troduCed by the war. The southern members of the body refused to ad init to membership a number of can didates whose federal sympathies were well known, and the northern members of the chamber withdrew to form another Chamber of Commerce.; a purpose which they effected. The Provost Marshal General issued gen. eral order directing every newspaper printed in the state. with the excep- tio1 of the St. Louis papers only, to suffnit to him copy of each issue for his inspection and censorship. Any paper failing to comply was threat ene& with suppression.
 Gel. II. Aninsel commanding the unioH forces at Clarksburg, Va, re- turned to that place with two com panes of the Second Virginia cavalry and three companies of infantry, after an expedition in search of party of Confederates that had recently seized some military stores. He brought with him the greater part of the stores, having come up with the Confed- crates near Sutton. He reported a heavy loss among the enemy.
 The vessels containing the third and fourth brigades of General Burn sides expedition left Ann Allis for the rendezvous at Fortress pc.
 Senator Sumner of MassS isetts delivered a speech in the nited States senate on the Trent afr
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
|MMkENTF61D MkENT
 |ya9ABIN NET
F. COURSE I'll gladly giv. ds

F CUURSE I'll GIadIJ Givs os
 rule mexs beat biscuit by: Dough ain't sur dat you will msk Dat bread de same e l. Case cookin'. like religion is: Some's lectsd and some ain't An rules don't no more mako . cook Den SCI mons make q szint.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
SYSTEMIC
 CATARRH k RELIEVED
 BY BYPERUNA.
My Husband Also Uses
 Peruna.

Mrs. Della NJ ay s a m . uels, W h O 8 c pi c t Il re ac- companies this t c s t i m onial and who re- sides at 358 N. Condo St., Tlpton, Ind, W cs The Peruna Co, as follows:
 Flight bot. ties of Peruna c O m p l c tely cured me of systemic c tarrh of sev- eral y c a r s standing, and if my husband feels badly or either of us catch cold we at once take Peruna.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
January 8, 1862.

A force of Confederates under Col camp at Roan's Tanyard. eight miles south of Huntsville, by a Union force under Majors Terrence and Hubbard The attack was made late fin the after noon a short time before dusk The Confederates were taken by surprise them in time to make a successful re slstence. The fight lasted an hour The Confederates lost tents, baggage and equipment.
 A fierce skirmish was fought be tween squad of Company B.. Second las on the Dry Fork of Cheat River in Randolph county. Virginia. The Union soldiers came upon the enemy unexpectedly. For an hour the field was bitterly contested The South erners were finally obliged to abandon their quarters, owing to a lack of am nsunition. The two parties were ire quently within thirty paces of each other during the fight The loss was six or seven killed and wounded on each side. In a scrimmage between the same forces on the night of the 9th of January, the Confederates had the final advantage.
 The rear guard of the First Kansas, on it's march from Sedalia to Lexing- ton, Missouri, was attacked from am bush when within a few miles of its destination. A German sergeant was mortally wounded.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

Mrs Wilson Robinson, 70i Nessle St., Toledo, Ohio. writes:
 'I feel like a new person. I have no more heavy feelings, no more pain, don't bclch up gas, can eat mosf anything without it hurting me. 1 want to be working all the time. l have gained twenty four pounds.
 People that see me now and saw me two months ago seem astonished. l tell them Peruna did II. l will say it is the only remedy for spring and all other ailments"
 Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna
 Almanac for 1912.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
@ CIVIL WAR FIFTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
January ', 1882.

January ', 1882.
 A detachment of Gen. Ksliy's forces under Col Cunning of the 9th Ohio. which left Romney the night before. attacked the Confederates at Blues Cap, Virginia. at daylight on January ' The attack was successful. the Confederates withdrawing with a loss of fifteen killed and twenty pris- oners. Wagons. tents and stores fell into the hands of the National troops.
 Petitions for the emancipation of the slaves continued to be presented In the United States senate. The con- test over the seating of the senators from Kansas involved the senate for time in heated debate. Representa- tive Vallandigham of Ohio criticised the government for giving up Messrs. Mason and Slidell at the demand of Great Britain. MT Hutchins, his col league, insinuated in reply that MT. Vallandigham' position was not sin cere; that he had opposed the war previously, and that he now seemed to desire to precipitate the United States into conflict with England for the benefit of the south
 The Union sunboats under Com mand.r Foote made a reconnoisance down the Mississippi as far as the Confederate batteries two miles above Columbus, Kentucky. They were fired upon, but escaped without damage.
 A part of the Second Virginia Fed eral cavalry, under Col Bowles, and a porti' n of Marshall's Confederate forces. were involved in serious skirmish three miles west of Paints vile. on Jennie Creek, Kentucky. The Confederates withdrew before the su- perior strength of the enemy
 Col. James A. Garfield with his Unioc brigade of Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia troops. occupied Paintsvile without opposition. The Confederates abandoned their works in front of the town and retreated. They were pur- sued, and three of them were killed.
 Colonel H. Aninsel defeated a force of Confederates thirty miles east of Sutton.
 General A E. Burnside was assign ed to the command of the Department of North Carolina
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Walking to Win Waqer.

Lonole-Apedestrian named C. P. Johnson of TNeka, Kans., passed through LonoRe 0e a walk of LAO miles. He carried credentials from the mayor of Topeka aad other lead ing citizens of that place~and stated $1 ,000.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

eral forces. The Issue or the ngnt opened the road to Prestonburg.
 An expedition under General Grant and General McClernand, about five thousand strong, left Cairo in boats and sailed down the Mississippi to a point eight miles below Cairo, where they were landed on the Kentucky shore. The expedition carried five days cooked rstions. ninety wagons and four hundred mules. together with ambuianoes. tents, etc. The gunboats Essex and St. Louis accompanied them.
 The call of the state of Tennessee fer militia to serve in the Confederate armies resulted in serious trouble in some of the western counties, whore Northern sympathfes ran high. It was necessary to send troops Into McNairy county to enforce tho call. Some of the local authorities were arrested.
 A party of Kansas Indians, under enworth for the purpose of ascertain ing the terms of enlistment in the United States army. The chief ex pressed desire to assist in maintain ing the union
 Senators Trusten Polk and Waldo P. Johnson. from Missouri. wore expelled from the United States Senate on re- port of the judiciary committee. January ii, 1862.
 The shooting of pickets in the vi- cinity of Cairo continuing unAbated, General Grant issued orders that all inhabitants of the country for dis tance of six miles in front of the Union position should be brought be- hind the breastworks and guarded, and that anyone appearing within tke six-mile zone should be liable to ke shot. The order was based on q bs- lief that the persons guilty of tho practice of shooting pickets were not members of the Confederate army, but citizens of the neighborhood Women and children were not exempted from the order, excepting that they wers permitted to find protection outside the six-mile limit other than the Fed eral camp, If they chose. Four pick cts had been shot the night before tho order was issued.
 Confederate troops burned two bridges on the Louisville aAd Nash vile railroad, between Murfordvills and Bowling Green.
 Three Confederate gunboa:s from Columbus, Ky. made vigorous at tack on the Federal gunboats Essex and St John of Fort Jefferson, in the Mississippi river The Confederate vessels finally withdrew to the pro- tection of their batteries.
 The Florida legislature elected A. E. Maxwell and l. M Baker to the Con- federate senate
 Sixty Confederate soldiers of Col one! Alexanders regiment were cap- tured near Sedalia, Mo. Colonel Alex ander was prisoner in St. Louis at the time.
 Colonel Garfield occupied Preston burg, Ky, the Confederate troops un- der Humphrey Marshall having with drawn
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

A few weeks of matrimonial train Ing will enable man to predict brain. Irorns in advance.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
Their Limit.

"There is one queer thing about fish stories What Is that?' aSshermen. in telling of their eatehes, never seem able to draw the line"
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
 40 years ago. They regulate and invig- lte stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar.
 bed ,lny granulcs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
January 12, 1862.

A party of Confederates belonging to the command of Colonel Ham, mond devastated the country near Munfordville, Ky, in the probable line of the Federal advance. They burned the depot and blacksmith shop at Horse Cave, the depot, stables. and hotel at Cave City. destroyed all the hay, oats and fodder along the road, and drove of or killed all cattle, hors- es and mules. They stated their in- tention to burn all the houses along the road that might be of use to the Federal army in their march. They met with no opposition, the inhabi- tants of the country having taken ref uge in Munfordville.
 A nephew of Gen. Polk of the Con- federate army was arrested near Blandville, by National reeonnoiter- ing party Dispatches that were be- lieved to be intended for Confederate spies in Columbus, Ky, were found on him.
 The Tnited States sloop of war Pensacola ran the Confederate batter es at Shipping and Cockpit points, on the Potomac. and got to sea without receiving a single shot.
 A reconnoitering party under com mand of Lieut.. w. T. TruXton. U. s. N., returned to St. Helena sound, s. C., from an expedition to Baileys island, which they found deserted al though stocked with sheep and cat tie They crossed the island to Ball. ey's landing on the North Edisto riv- CT. but found no one about the planta, tions.
 The advance of Gen. Burnsides Union expedition to the coast of North Carolina sailed from Fortress Mon roe, Va.
 Brig. Gen. Sigel of the Union army issued an address to the officers of his command at Rolla, Mo, instruct ing them to give strict attention to the health of their commands, and to occupy their companies with regular drill and instruction in military af' fairs, practical and theoretical,
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

Id Gross Ball Blue makes the laundress
 !, makes clothes winter than snow. ood grocers
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12

you. cant harry the one you love, thY one you marry.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-01-12
January 13, 1862.

The New York State Senate passed a resolution asking the president to make arrangements for the immediate exchange of prisoners. Bills were in. troduced in the house appropriating $25,000 to furnish with provisions the prisoners from the state held up by the Confederates and to support the families of the prisoners by state tax A resolution was passed asking con- gress to appropriate money for mar hor and border defences in Newl orA
 Edwin M. Stanto1uGf Tn