The Southern Standard from Arkadelphia, Arkansas • 3

Rather tMoricd. DISTRICT C03FERK5C8. IFltfeergpooa WartiMngs. TIIK STANDARD Tf TABLE. This Is what wc On Wednesday, of ineom-ture With Eev.

G. B. Baskervill, Dr. Mr. E.

II. McDaniel, attend the District call hot weather verv imoressive. the times and the weather do indeed oear ana wear tne cnarm ot ttie im- pressivo, and if anyone desires to take? PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Alice Hall, of Dallas county, is on a visit to town.

Mr. W.W.Gresham, of Forest, arrived In our city, en Thursday. Mr. Dennis Barlow, of Columbia County, was in town, on Wednesday. Mr.

C. S. Hill, Rnd James Townsend, leit tins citv to vrfrf7a 3 Tsvs? r.r nr zn fri H7 cwmty. in one of Sk F. J.

Cpeatef-8 tmvtoraQ bzdks. We had i 7 FTT ft t. Jtr. rfiM r-." an enchanted view.comc sometime dur- now they have for past in the wee sma'horrs, post blessings, and what He could do if lie and observe the position and charm- chose. -in? negligence of our business men Our poople have mad a plenty to those who keep the little machine in i live on.

motion. Each ono claims as sacred a Cotton picking has commenced, particular shady 6pot beneath the Turnips, a very important crop, will shadows of the proud and sombre oaks ba planted as soon as it raina. agoodbrcesa greeted us most of the ofOkolona, were in town this week, way, and p-e can say had a very Rev. J. T.

Jenkins, who has been ab-pleacant trip after ail. We know sent for some time, returned home this tr.at aaorn eni emOctisn with stately wa have soma siclmeaa, mostly coa-macniScence a panoramic view of Gar- fgestion. Mr. Thomarj Eason is very nson Avenae. i warn my tnends to eagenlforEiil3iMrnEc4ipseHuning Gins, a'd Cct-on Presses.

6-S-2m touch not, Bit cot upon that eacredjmer diod recently. Mrs. Minerva J. n. tTCCA KTIIY.

1381 (Tkiceessora to CHARTER "WHOLESALU GROCERS AND LIQUOR DEALERS, 221 and 223 E. Markhara SU. LITTLE ROC If. rTo.s. f-23-8My.

J. F. TIlTJMPIiER SON, DEALERS IN Shot Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammunition, Etc. Also just received a new nnd flt-gnt assortment of FISHING T4PKLE. AP.TIFI- BRAIDED OIL SILK.

BKAIDSD CI AT, BU1S, MINNOWS. LINEN A.ND COTTON AND SEA TROLT, AND SPINNERS OF ALL GRASS LINKS. vNCY AND SIZKS AN!) STYLES. FINK COMMON FLOATS ALL SIZESf DIP NETS. BAMBOO POLKS, HOOKS OF ALL MAKF' Give Us a Call.

Discount to the Trade. 405 MAIN STKEEr, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. May 1880, ly. ESTABT.ISX-IBD ieJ2S3. more jolly crowd than the above never trawled together, and the hours not onJy agreeably bnt profitably.

It was distressing to view many of the fielda of ootton and corn, near the almfat literally burned up, especially betwwn this flaes and Amity. Wh.at soma of tha poopie ore- to do to live until another crop is made, is a hard question to answer. We reached Amity before sun down, and Captain Thompson, of Thompson Kennedy, entertained three of our party for tho while wa enjoyed the hcwpitalitv Capt. K. M-Burke, who Is keeping house with two of his sister! Misses Julia and Mittie Burke.

Miss Julia also assif; teacher in her brother's high school iu that enterprising little city, and they are teaching in the M. E. Cnurch, South, until the new school building is completed, which is being erected on the site of tho one recently burned. It ta to be 70 feet long and 55 feet wide, on-tory, with recitation rooms conveniently arranged. The people feel proud cf their school, and are patronizing it very liberally.

We icft Amity early next morning-, and passed some good farming country, where many farmers had very fair corn for the dry weather. Also some good cotton on Rock Creek. Wo were glad to again see the farm, between Kock Creek and the Caddo, formerly owned by Mr. Wra. Sanders, who lived there during the war, which we had not seen since a pleasant visit we made thorn during that time, when a mere boy.

The house ana airroundings seemed very natural, and precious memories of that visit were revived. We soon crossed the beautiful Caddo, which is lower than it has been for years. Next place of note we reached was th9 famous Caddo Gap, where the river runs through a narrow gap in the tall mountain running east and west, and jnt enough room for wagons to pass, with the river on one side and rocts afi t'he the gteep motm. tain on the other. Ja3t above the Gap stands tho old deserted mill, almost ready to tumble into the river, with a few other dwelling and storehouses near by, also deserted, which shows that there has been "business" there in former years.

About ten miles further on we arrived at Ulack Springs at 1 p.m. Rev. Mr. Mitchell, pastor of Mt. Ida circuit, met us and assigned us to home Rev.

G. B. Baskervill and Dr. C. A.

Gantt to ba guests of Col. A. C. King; and family, white Mr. E.

II. McDaniel and ware sent to the residence of Dr. A BALHWm 68- 71 Ciuial Stvcet, XEW OKLFIANS, and IIS crsnmbcis Slre-el, JN'EW YORK IMf CRIERS AND DEALERS 1FI CUTLERY GUNS, PISTOLS, IRON, NAILS, STEEL BARB FENCE WIRE, Railroad Supplic-s and Agricrdtural Implement s. Also agents for E. fe .1 Brooks' Anchor brand Nails and Hpikcs, U.

S. Metalic Cartridge Win-, stead Hoc Wmstcad, Conn. II. Ilisson Sons' Celebiattd Files, Philadelphia Fox's Breech-Loading Shot Guns, Ohio Valley Steel and Iron Works, Cincinnati, and Midvade Steci Works, Philadelphia. 5-21-oin.

SOWWHO, TLpnm.M.n f.i.i,town. Mr. Hearn is interestnd in some 4 IMPOHTERS AND mMM fi ITS. 15-: si; '3. ii A Sa? ill: Nos-17 13 and 21 Magazine, and 83 Common Slreels, ia -Tt OLTmjTSTm .3 -ta DEALERS IN -23 -AAA 3 SMITH.

J. B. SINNOTT. ale Street, A'EW OUIJBAX, 'ASHTON Filters, AND- ORLEANS. M.

GiLLiS. GILLIS, FACTORS NEW ORLEANS. nm (Successor to BALL LYONS) WHOLSBiLLS Tn the last Signal thero appears a communication over the nat Bt. Elmo, who was given Lis freedom a 6hort time rso. Vs must clsiax that, ia all that we evor esid of prison- csr and his case, we have never, evn by the slightest intimation, attached any fclanw to any ono- of tha who hal chae of him, We.toatns never denied that Incarcej atloa was just nrhicrth ltc fcut, whila w3 admit that it tm legally riht, claim that It was morally wrong.

Is not this plain English? Wo think so, and wo hopo it may not be misconstrued or In any way distorted. If Mr. Callaway's statements are correct, thea we have been misinformed as to the crimo for which If Richard, alias St. Elmo, tried, Cr.od and imprisoned. We were informed, that tho prisoner was fined for carrying concealed weapons, and the source oi' our information is by no means aa irresponsible ono, though, of csurse, all men are liable to err.

Now, as to Marslal Ilulsey making the arrest of tho prisoner, we knew not of it, and suid nothing about the officer who performed that duty in fact it was altogether immaterial whether he was arrested by the Marshal, the Sheriff, the constable, or a Chicago detective. We simply presumed tha the officer who arrofeted hiia did his duty.that the officer who tried him did his duty, and that the officer who retained him in custody did his duty. Any flings we may have made wera driven at the makers of the law and not thosa em powered and sworn to execute same. tho Death of air. Siduey Kyle.

We are sorry fo have to say that Mr. Sidney Kyle, who has been well and favorably known in this community since his childhood, died on his farm, o-er the river, last Tuesday, of and flux combined. He was a kind and industrious yuung man, and had only a few months ago been married to Miss Ruby Hunter, of our city. He leaves his devoted wife, an affectionate wid owed.mc.ther, and many othr relatives and friends to mourn his death. Although not a member cf any church, we are glad to know that for soruetimo before his last illness ho had been seriously concerned about religion, and, Leforehis death, was happily converted, and died in bright hopes cternr.l life.

What a tiappv thought to his heart-brcken yonn wife, who was also recently converted at home, to know that she can meet her husband in heaven, also to ether loved ones he has left behind! Oh, that the good Lord may b'f-s? this sad affliction to the good of the bereaved ones, and to our entire community. Accident il In Manchester township, about fiv-i or six miles from this cifour nogroes were out hunting, and it appears that Simon Johnson was riding behind Hooker Anthony, and Dm Rainbow and Sip Terry were in front. Johnson was riding along on a mule, which suddenly became unruly, prancing about, got the rider's gun entangled in some vines causing the same to be accidentally discharged. Hooker Anthony was instantly killed, and the other two in rear seriously wounded. Dan Rambow is thought to be dangerously hurt.

It was an unfortunate affair, and Simon, whom liked, seems to take it very hardly. An inquest was held by Esquire ILn-ry Strong, and the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facte. This occurred on last Wednesday, the 17th. We neglected to mention in our list the painful accident which occurred to little Mattie Rowland on the 11th inst. She was swingi icr' on a clothes line with Mary Ktc.McDan:--!, in the yard of Dr.

J. R. McDaniel, when the fell from the line to the ground, breaking one of the bones of hoi left arm between the elbow and the wrist. The wound was very painful but not serious, and we are glad to learn that it ia doing well. Wc no longer believe the world to an end will come in 1S31, but wish to sell our millinery goods out at cost preparatory to bringing oil a fresh supply of the latest styles of fall and winter goods.

MISS A. B. BOYCE, At Mrs. MaGuirc'd old Stand. 6-5-3m.

oo n-n nn nriA r.f the north-bound freight trains just this side cf Prescott last' Thursday night, I A. ThA oi-o trorft U'lTil I i I i Tf-1 1 1 I y- ani ouraevii wiseiy su-'Mn iwniiucic must have been "an awful shaking up of dry bones." By way of encouragement we agreed with him. Water is getting to be very scarce up in the mountains, in this and Mont gomery counties Springs and wells, tliat were never known to pfore, drying up, and we heard of some farmers having to haul water several miles from the Caddo, which is also k-wer than it has been for years, for their tock and home use. Consequently a great deal of sickness is the result. There is a peculiar kind of key in this office, which the owner can get by calling for it." Mor-rillton Messenger.

It's not whis-key, is it, Brother Boewell TU L. R. Democrat says the "Rev. Geo. Wyatt, cf Iniepend-j encc.

county, went out hunting ana ceidentlv sent a load of buck-shot A brotign his head. a th Did it kill him FftSHEE 0'NTFTLT On last Snn- Aav Anir. 13th. 1881. nt the residence of the bride's mother, in Montgomery county, by Jgcv.

Janies Welch, r.r?r rC rtir lor. NlaM Tc A I LI.L hu.cu iriliTr nTZ rZl Tit 'f i tht cae of Leonard Ha.tcarJ, hlia.9 a of is I Eds. Standard We are praying for rain. Hot and dry hero. Aunt Betsy Coperas Hays we will have rain eoon.

Rnd Rho generally guesses well. Sha eaya God is only tho people low with swamp fever. Mr. E. D.

Bra- Brown, wifo of E. L. Brown, died Aug. 10, of dropsy. Mrs.

Cinthia Pratt has been very low, hut Dr. J. S. Wallis has got her up again. Our oil friend, Sid Kyle, we arc sorry to eay, is very low with measles snd flux.

The saw mill business is dull on account of the hot, dry weather. Rev. John is camping at Chalybeate Springs, about four miles east of here, where he is conducting a Baptist protracted meeting. We think he is the right man in the right place, and we learn that much good is being done. We were toli that in time of the meeting there had been twelve conversions, and thsro aro still about thirty penitents.

Mr. Ilaycraft tfllks about building a hotel at the Springs, and if he undertakes it ho will no doubt succeed, as he is one of the most energetic and enterprising men in our country. We liava been out to the Springs, and se many people there from all parts of the country. Among the visitors we see Mr. E.

W. Johnson and family, Misses Ida Crow and Anna Hinton, Miss Ada Wilson and Mrs. Emma Brown, Miss Lena Crow and Master Albert Crow, Miss Laura Flanagin and Rev. W. C.

Howisou, Miss Lucy Golden and Mr. James Abraham. We saw Mr. Geo. Fuller with his five beautiful and clever little girls out there on yesterday.

We asked Georgo to give us one, but he would not part with any of them. The old folks know that Geo. will do to trust with their little on -8. Mr. James Holmes, Misses birdie Scott and Una Spencer, of Arkadelphia Misses Minnie and Pearl llab-ioht, of Austin, Texas, and Miss Sadie Collier, of St.

Louis, were also present. Col. A. A. Pennington, of Arkadelphia, arrived at the Springs this morning with his family.

He says he is going to do something there either stll or build up. We took a stroll over tho grounds around the springs, and wc saw many tick people scattered all over tjie woo ls. It seems that every one thinks if they can only get to these springs, and "live tweive hours after thev get there, they will certainly get well. I foand one man camped under beech tree, and I asked nira what was the mutter with him, and he said: "1 am from Louisville, Ky. I was in Texas when I happened .0 get hold of Southern Sta.sua.hl, published at and read an account of these springs, and, they being on my road.

I concluded to trv them. I have only been here three days, and I am Certain this water is curing me. I nev- have found any water before of which could drink any quantity without its maicing me sick. But I find I can drink any quantity of this water without any nauseating effect. I can't stay here, however, as I can't get a house to live in, and I am too low to camp in the woods so I shall take my family and start for Louisville to-morrow.

I have money, but the people here do not seem to crave for money." There are many others whom I talked with, and who tId me a similnr story. With.rspoon, Aug. 15. D. For the Standard A ilAKMLESS FLILTATI0X.

There is a serpent in our land, Deadly poison he conceals, O'er every fair and youthful band His deadly fangs be wields. His victims ho can so allure Thev can't withstand his charm, He can most easily secure All he may wish Jo harm. Though his eyes shine with maddening glare With firery flashes roll, Thus seeking whom he may devour Yet sparing none at ali. Though piercing fangs so pointed keen He doth most plainly show, Down their edges may be seen The vilest poison flow. Though his shrill hissing sound is heard, His victims unalarmcd, Will heed neither looks, sounds nor words, They are completely charmed.

Such an enchanted spell he Btrows O'er their poor weakened minds, Though to others his traits he shows He renders them quite blind. Go to our social gatherings where Pompou3 fashion reigns, Where brave young lads and misses fair For each much friendship feigns; Lift friendship's most deceitful veil And there see coiled behind This viper waiting to assail Some young and tender mind. Go to all places of pleasure Where lads an" lasses Where joy is their greatest treasure, Where time glides by so fleet; And see there behind pleasure's screen This same serpent with art Carefully planting his venomous Pting Deep in sortie youthful heart. Next, to our private parlors go, Where lads are wont to be, Where fair young belles await their beaux, Where all is joy and idee. Know ye that this same serpent is there Around some post entw'ned, Carefully planning his snare To wreck some peaceful mind He inflicts a most fatal wound, Where e'er he sinks his fangs Although no bruise or blood is found It brings heart-rending pangs.

And now, young readers, one and all, Without hesitation We name this vile serpent he's called A "harmless flirtation," R. Manchester, Aug.I3, 1881. A small insect resembling the irmy worm is creating a terrible lavoc in the wheat fields of Illi-lois and portions of Iowa. The vorm is said to destroy every-liing green in many fields and he crop will be materially lessened on account of its depredations. DRUGSZST AND IMP0RTSR, Kcs.

11 Camp, 113, 116 117 fJravifr forcer Camp, and Xo ft. i Mountain aad CCINO mail ftnd exruoe.vf' m. mT eml rx'pt Fxm. MA a. r.

i'rcigtL m- 41 12:50 p.m. vr, 9 dat expicaSi.lLSOn.ni. BV fri'ipfl fliulrx'ptHun. st opress, d.tiK-.. p.

m. in. jjrjvfi ccid. saved -Ly buying E. S.

WWII. Ark-KU-Jj'liijL, Ark. a go-1 shower of rain is reported to have fallen at Gordon last week. If you want eood bargains in nrv Good or Groceries, call at Griy McCallum's. June.

4-tf The Montgomery Circuit Court has bn in wssivn this week at Mount I i. Webkr Bros, are oficrina; sonic extraordinary bargains in Summer, Clothinpr, to close out the. stork. A iir bargain offered in cassimcrc nnd fancy" cotton aVlc coats. The local freight, coming Tuesday morning, left the track and vr'csccd several freight cars just above jlalvern.

No person hurt. Wo. have a decided bargain in Ladies' Hose, consisting of white, fancy Btriod and opera shades, all at 10 cents a pair, at WEBER A revival meeting has been progressing at the Baptist church, in this city, during the past week with good results. If vou are sick, and can't get "mil at Gray ct McCallum's and get a 'ttle of Dutton. June 4-tf Mr.

E. G. Haltom continues to keep liis Market supplied with the very heat that can he had in the country. Considering the scarcity of money and the hard times, he has reduced bis prices. Good steak can now Le had for 7 1-2 rents per pound.

Every Friday and Saturday, C. T. Liebert lias Ice Crean. His Ice Cream parlor has been fixed up in grand style, and ii a quit resort for ladies. Ice-cold Soda-water always on hand, the best in town.

June ISth, tf. The waits a sober, industrious, first-class married printer, whom thoy will pay good wages. Call around, boys, if you have a frow, if not, heave a genu sigh and go on your war. A man vat vas got no vife mit himself he ain't no good anyhow, if he vas a brin- 4or! Don't it? Wither Bros, are closing out their Summer Goods away under cost, and some of our Ladies are takinc this opportunity to buy goods, which will save them mo ney next spring. The crop prospects in this and d- joining counties nre indeed gloomy.

There will not be a half crop of corn cotton raised, and, in consideration of this fact, we would advise our farming friends to sow plenty of small grain, such as wheat, rye, oats and barley, this fall. STOP A-SD THINK The "Bic: Auger" coming to the front All who wish to do well in prices ai well ar in quality, would do well to call and examine our new Stock of Groceries and Dry Goods. The highest cash prices paid for country produce of all kinds, and everything solrl bottom rock prices. Down with -monopoly and up with the low-tax Tvi.tcm. GRAY MeCALLUM.

8-20-ly. Mr. F. J. Carpenterwc nt up to Little Kock, this wook, and filod an application the Secretary of State, for the Pine Bluff, Arkadelphia and Tex-arkana Rvllroad.

This contemplated road will pass through tho best portion of the State, and, as it is backed by large cpjital, we have no doubt but what it will be built, and it will be ono of the best paying roads in the fJtute. We -shot I have more to say of this road at some future time. F.n. Featherston IsSUIlio the Ring, And can sell you a Machine at Little Rock prices. He lias the Wilson improved, hich is the lightest running, best made, most durable, simplest, easiest to oerste, self-threading, noiseless, handsomest and cheapest.

Will sell for cash or on time. Call and examine. Oct. lGth, 1331. -2m.

Wtthoft's Fever and Ague Tonic, the old liable remedy, now sells for one dollar. We would urge particularly upon our friends, who know themselves indebted to this ofnee, to please come forward and settle. Printers, you know, have to eat jv.st like other people, and we have to pay cash down for everything we use in running our paper. The times we know aro hard, and money scarce, but a great many could pay us hodonot. There is a petition rushed around town in search of signers, praying the honcrablK Mayor and Council to rescind or modify the ordinance authorizing the levying of $5X0 street tax upon every male citizen living within the city lyiits, and being between the agesofelghteen and forty-five years.

We trust that this honorable body will not turn a deaf ear to the people's appeal in this particular instance, as we consider the tax inordinate and op-f reesive to the toiling denizens. Th-e street commissioner is now mak-MngBonie valuable improvements on thefcridwa an causewajs cf the city. week. Miss Ida Vernard, one of tho beautiful young ladies of Malvern, 13 on a visit to our city. Col.

8. E. McNutt, who has for some time been on a visit to Mountain Valley Springs, returned homo this week. The wife of the Senior and her three "young men," left on yesterday on visit to Mrs. Julia Daniel, in Dallas county.

Dr. C. R. Thomasson, one of the live Druggists of Hot Springs, came down this week, to spend a few days with his friends in this city. Mrs.

J. II. Biseoe, of P.oliver, arrived in town on Thursday, and will remain some time, as the guest of her siBtcr, Mrs. G. A.

Trigg. Mr. B. W. Wright was in town yesterday, and told us that his daughter, MisR Katie, was very ill with flux.

We hope she will soon recover. Mias Hester Itamey, cne of the charming and accomplished young ladies of Malvern, is on a visit to our city, and is the guest of Miss Cosa Husbands. Dr. Maylield, of Little Rock, arrived thi3 week, and has been preaching every night, in the Baptist church. He is an able and eloquent speaker.

Hon. II. B. Stuart, Prosecuting Attorney R. I).

Hearn, Capts. W. C. Adams and J. P.

Hart, left last Saturday, to attend tho Montgomery Circuit Court. the interesting little daughter of Capt. C. C. Scott, left last Sunday, for CantucH, where she will remain for some time, visiting ralatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Wright bad the misfortune to lose, by death, their beautiful little girl, week before last. She died of flux, and was buried uear Unity church. Mr.

W. L. Daniel, of Pine Grove, Dallas county, was in town on Thursday, and paid us apleaeant visit. Doc. gives rather a desponding account of the crops in his section.

A. G. Hearn, of Arkadelphia, iB in St. frauds river bottom lands an 1 will remain in our midst for a month or two. Jonosboro Times, I81U inst.

Rev. Mr. Verner, of Little will be here to-morrow to address the Bible meeting of the Clark County Bible Society to-morrow night, in the Methodist Church. Everybody invited. Mr.

John T. Greene, an old former citizen of this place, but now of Mountain Valley Springs, came down this week, and will spend sev ral days in town, circulating among his many friend. Mr. M. P.

Doby and lady, who have lived in our dry fr many years, will soon move to Florida to live. We wish that their dearest hopes may be realized in their new home. Mr. Luke Gib-ney lias purchased their residence in this city. Rev.

E. R. Kclley, the able editor of the Pleasant Moments, published at Raneysville, paid us a pleasant visit this week. He not only flils his appointments as circuit rider, but edits his paper, sticks all the typo and acts the "devil." Mr. and Mrs.

John Bozeman, living near town, lost their dear baby boy this weok by death. It was a beautiful, fleshy and healthy looking child, and we are again reminded that "death is co respector of persons," and robs parents of their dearest idols. Mr. Jamep Free, son-in-law of Rev. J.

D. McCullers, and who lived four miles west of town, died of flux last Thursday night. He was a good religious man and an industrious farmer, ana tne oercavea relatives nave our deepest sympathies in th-s affliction. Rev. A.

R. Winfteld, D. who is now traveling in Italy, has interesting letters, headed "Pencilings by the Way," every week in the Western Methodist. Those letters are alone well worth the subscription price of the Methodist. Bo sure to read them.

Mr. Miles W. Huie, son of B. D. and T.J.

Huie, died at his father's residence five miles west of Arkad lphia, on Aug. 13th, 1381, in his 3-ith year. He had recently returned from Texas with his family, where lie had been living. The bereaved family have our t. Judge A.

L. Russell and Ms son, from Dallas county, paid us a pleasant 1 visit lius wcck. lie juujie iw Sorghum mill, and penter. went np to Little R. this week and brought back with him the apportionment of the School fund of this county, as made by Hon.

J. L. Denton, Suprentcndent of Public Instruction. Clark county gets $2665 43 in State Scrip, and $6S6 20 in U. S.

currency. Misses Birdie Scott, Edna Greene, Irene McCabe and Lizzie Butler, four terrestrial cherubim with bright and beaming faces.paid our sanctum a visit this week, and each presented the editor with a floral tribute, tastefully arranged by their own tiny hands. It ta nn necessary to sav how much we I appreciated these kind little offerings, for it can be readily imagined. We hope the little girls will come and see us again. A traveller was badly hurt in a railroad accident two ribs broken and other injuries.

He went to the office to complain "What cried the office clerk, "you want tn make a row about bo small a matter Not a month ago twelve of our passengers were killed and we didn't even hear a complaint from any of them." C-21-Sl-lv CIIAS. SMITH. THOS. ePot No rain no rain is the cry and wail all elong, and up und down the line as far as heard from, although the firms- 1 ment displayed abova does occasional ly portend rain. Garden "truck and fixens" have withered and disappeared, and our good wives' hearts are sad and sorely perplexed and tried, in the getting up and displaying of something with which to whet and appease the appetite.

It will not do mourn too long, for life is brief, and tho necessities of tho times compel us to be up and doing. Corn is Bhort, and cotton shorter If ho remaining States in the great cotton bolt have suffered as our own, cotton will command a remunerative price. The citizens of Greenville township have sustemc-d a heavy loss. Old Uncle Billy Shope is dead. He died with his harness on and with his lamp oiled, trimmed and burning.

He spent nearly ninety years amid the storms and trials and tribulation transpiring upon this earth's and died almost at the expiration of a century, admired, loved and acknowledged by all to be the noblest work of God au honest man! Good-bye Uncle Billy: we do hope that thou art anchored safely from the storms of this life in a haven of ttcrnal rest. Upon us also devolves the sad and painful duty of recording the death of the infant daughter of Oliver Cagle and wife, which took place early on the morning of the 8tn inst. Death was caused by utero-colitis. Weep not, kind parents she is just oVor there gone to her home wii.ii God, and is now happy in Paradise. Poor Jaok! thou shouUi'st not mourn too deeply.

The day is not far distant, when the grief and recollection of that sad list goodbye to thy sweet one is hidden far away down deep in the sacred recesses of thy heart's holiest affections, will guide and direct theo to that little mound, and you will acknowledge that there is more heavenly holiness and satisfaction enclosed and embraced within the compass of that dear little spot than all the rest of earth's surface. She is safe at home with her Uod Oh! what a consolation 1 what balm to th wounded, stricken heart I She is safe forever safe! safe 1 safe! in his visits loaves behind sa'l-ness and norrow Oh, such a sadness that the heart tremblingly thrills with an ai-oute, stinging pain so deep and vibrating that an age of sorrow seems to compressed within a moment's duration. Lif would be wretched if not occasionally interspersed with joys and sorrows. Here a beautilul boquet of love and tender affection, a cluster of beauties, that soem a joy foreverf an earthly band, enclosing within its fond embrace the holiest of affections, around them may soon be thrown a wreath of mourning, the badge of death. Death is not dead He liveth and will live to erect the last monument over his own grave.

The last act and words of life's drama will be all's gone. The morning and evening stas, clothed ia the habiliments of death, will together sing the last, wailing requiem, "all's none," and the last silvery mtes will bo caught up by bright angels d-wtnuling, and, with their jeweled harps tuned bv the Uan4 of the Alriilykly, they will' open the gates of the new world" with the new eong of a crucified Jesus, then will be seen our dear little ones, illumed with seraphic effulgence, safe at home with Gud. Mail boy is here, must dose with a rush, trusting that our county and btate will to-dav bo blessed with an abundant rain. DR. DICK.

Aug. 17th, 1881., A Southern Opossum to the Front. Eds. Standard In the Signal of recent data I read a communication over the signature of "Opossum" in reference to the day of hospitality and grace, and taste displayed by M.e multitude present on that long to be. remembered occasion.

it seems to me that the aforesaid "Opossum" did, upon tint occasion, take upon himself to exhibit a red head with white teeth, a remarkable attitude for a 'possum in this latitude. This remarkable "Opossum" carried upon his intellectual cranium a placard stating that his nativity is nearer the north pole, say as far north as Iowa. Now we are not disposed to object to opossums in general, but it rather strikes us that the spe. ies to which he belongs are more destitute of cilia (hair) on the tail than most opossums that are natives of more southern latitudes. Now, the aforesaid long to be remembered occasion, a spot ground, literally covered with opossums abounding in grace (taste), the Iowa Opossum did, with prepene and aforethought, utter two hair-splitting growls that saluted the auditwry nerves of the opossums of grace (taste) of southern birth, that re verberated till many were addicted with tympanitis, which will perhaps ultimately end in a transmission to future progeny a peculiar 8'tsceptibility to that order of ears a peculiarity which will modify their gutterals to the rcd-headed-no-hair-on-the-tails, peculiar to Iosva.

Now, Messrs. Editors, this "Southern Opossum" has arrived at the conclusion to visit the old-fashioned 'sim-mon trees for the future, and not car-rv with bira so much grace alias taste as tho Iowa Opossum does on his tail The aforesaid Iowa Opossum growled unto the multitude of Southern opossums in a sew-saw, whing-whang biographical sketh of his great-grand papa. MephosticuSf an ancient gladiatorial hero, of ancient pedigree, who lived, fought, bled and died Oelore tut birth of Adam, to the entire delight all opossums, past, present and future Now permit the Opossum, the writer, to have published in your good paper, for the edification of all other opossums, that by reading this announcement they may drink with fond delight ab the persimmon juice of Opossum's ora tory to the filling up of body and sou and the delight and pleasure of swing inz sleek tails. Respectf lly, SOUTHERN OPOSSUM. Fsirview, Aug.

15, 1881. The excursion to Pine Bluff and return last Wednesday, by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, at thi place, was quite liberally patronized Though the dusky pleasure-seekers ha a sultrv season for it, we understano the trip was hugely enjoyed by all a a I SMITH BEOS. CO-, TOuile Conlerenre was preached by Uev. C-r. r.vans, of lot bnnngs, which was ae- liirerea in his usual able and eloquent manner.

At 3 p.m. the Conference was organized by electing Kev. E. B. Hotch-kiaa, of Hot Springs, secretary.

Rev. B. G. Johnson, P. being in the chair.

Tho spiritual interest of the chujjf was first reported. There has been revivals ia many places, some were in progress then and detained several preachers so they could not leave them to attend the Conference. Sunday Schools, missions and finances came under review, and they were like the spiritual condition of "the church in some places above the average, in others on an average, while others were below the average, as the Rev. Mr. Graham remarked, which remark was afterwards adopted by most present as representing the utate of all church interest.

The people had built a large harbor at the west end of the chur li, undr which the sessions were held, and well attended by the people. The Conference, before it adjourned, passed votes of thanks to the people of Black Springs for their hospitality; to the secretary for his promptness and efficiency, and expressed their gratitude to the Rev. B. O. Johnson for four years of untiring work in which he bad gone in and out among them as a faithful minister of the goe-utd and as cresidinsr elder.

The only disciplinary requirement of the District Conference was to elect delegates to the Annual Conference, whicn resulted at follows: JLr. c. a. intt, of Arkadelphia; I. N.

Runyan, of Amitv; Rv. E. B. Hotchkiss, of Hot Springs, local preacher; and S. Vinstead, of Princeton.

There was preaching by Revs. Graham, Dais, Baskervlil, James, Drs. Biggs and Evans. Sunday morning there was love feast, preaching, sacrament of tho Lord's supper, and then a missionary collection for the purpose of assisting the Rev. M.

J. F. Beasley to go as a missionary to mna. ine three Annual Conferences in Arkansas nrocose to send this to Ban IS'JJJJtori Iiuu inrrc an uia' -1 1 i i. 1 sionry.

lie will leave tne hiate in Octooer for his distant field of labor. The town of Black Springs has a beautiful high location, and is rapidly improving. Messrs. J. N.

J. B. De Vaughn and Wm. Reaves are the dry goods merchants; Dr. H.

L. Wasson has a drug store; Mr. A. J. Wilder, saddler; Mr.

Lilly, jeweler; Messrs. C. Rowton Co. and P. Reigh, blacksmiths; Messrs.

N. Ellington Co. run the wagon factory; W. B. Seay and J.

P. Holifield have livery stables; W. B. Seay also owns a steam saw and grist mill in town. We also a photographers tent there, idences sre here and there to be seen.

i r- n5rtr ttff- fnr TinTtA Snnflav flf i Mr.II.G.L.Holmes for his horse.and we went up on Canev several miles, below i t-aiuiu uoi'i n.ni vum-ii Sunday. -nat uay our norse too ano came near aying, out recoveieu, IVos. 85, 87 atid 83 Poydras 5-21 -Cm JOHN PHELPS. WM. A.

PHELPS. Established 1851 fHEtPS COTTON FACTORS 192 Gravier 5-21-81-ly. ZTJBERBIE BE MM, who nn Jul ROGERS. COMMSF SRCHANTS, 9r fS X- 52, 5, 56 5S Common Sis and we arrived in Amity Monday at- win ue resuj iu uou-jiv mn i.c ternoon, where we attended services at running, which will be a great accom-night in the Methodist Church. The RVOjation to the people of Dallas, interest was so encouraging that Rev.

1 Hon.hum end ua up O. C. Robertson, the pastor, continued Judge, we use sorguum, sena us up the services next day and night, and two or three gallons, wo remained over until Wednesday- rinr ronntv Trensnrer. Mr. F.

J. Car- KFW L. C. JUREY. JUREY COTTON i -i i i GENERAL COMMISSION Ko 194 Gravier Street, 5-21 WHOLESli If you want to buy a good farm and home, see the advertisement of Mr.

C. Hoskins, in another column. Oil, Wliai A Will you heed the warning. The sign 1 perhxps of tho Mire approach of that more terrib'e Conftimption. Aak yourselves if you can afford, for Oif of Having 50 to run the risk and do nothing for it.

We know from experiw.ee that Shiloh'g Cnre will Cure your Gouglu It i otr This explai: why more thai a Million Bottles were sold tn pnst vear. It relieves Croup, and Whooping Cough, at onee. Mothers do not be wlthont it. I or Lame Buck, Side, or ChfSt, ue Shi loli'. Porous Planter.

Sold by. Druggist. B)prpslH l-iver Compiling la it not worm tlio small price oi lamiu fo free yourself of every symptom oftheee di.tressiiig complaii.ts, if you think eo onr Btoe and et a shiloh's Vitnliaer. every bottle has a prin ted jiimrantee on it, use accordingly and if it does you no (rood It will cost you nothing. Sold by STEWART BRO.

Drugifists. We have a speedy and positive cure for Catiirrh. Diphtheria, Canker ana Hoail Ache, in Shiloh's Catarrth Remedy, iihshI Injector free with each bottle, tjs it if von 'feslre haalth and sweet Laige Stock of Drugs is now complete, Vane? and prices beyond com Hmtiuit. IMMENSE SrCCK OF TOBACCO Af WHOLESALE P3ICES. J2BB1NG PRICES LO' AS ST, ICUI5.

Oo tt STEWART BIW, Jiverythlas WaraiSSl, Feb 28, 1880. Jy Mr. Josefh a. im-shee ana nuns breath. -Price ou cis.

noa uy O'Neili, all of Montgomery county. 1 ART BRO-, Druggists, dec 25 ecw.