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The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Aourious r.e For cyclopedias.

It is generally admitted that good i Cyclo1edia is a desirable possession for every home. As to which Cyclopedia l is the best for popular use. the Doctors l disagree Evidently the matter of choice should depend upon the use for which it is intended. A customer of ALpEN's MANIFOLD CYCLoFEDiA writes to the publisher as follows: "I have been exhibiting the Manifold among my friends and aeqGaintauees. and eXpatiatiug on its excellence and wonderful Cheapness. There Is no reason why every young man Tn the land who has occasion to refer to a cyclopedia should not possess it. The laying by of but five pennies a day for six months will put him in possession of work that will be of lasting benefit. Among those to whom 1 have shown the volumes found but one young man who did not need the Manifold. He has a cyclopedia: a number of large volumes. he did hot know how many. nor did he know the name of the editor or publisher; but they are very large heavy volumes. Believing he did not frequently consult them, l asked if he ever used them.
 " Certainly, said he, I use them every day
 |" What can you possily do with themY'
 Why, press my trousers with them
 My dear sir, said |. you do not need the Manifold. Mir. Alden publishes books for the purpose of developing and improving the intellect, and not to give shape to the legs. Do you stick to your ponder0us, unwieldly volumes, they are well adapted to the purpose for which you use cyclopedia; but the dainty volumes of the Manifold how delightful to handle. and how beautiful to beh0ld-are made with a view to ease of reference and coll venience of consultation. and cannot he successfully converted into substitute for trousers stretchers.' i EDWARD EBERBAGII. Washington, D. c.
 The fifth volume of the MANIFOLD GYCLoPEDiA, which has just been published. more than sustains the good reputation of the previous issues. being especially, more full in it's vocabulary. and the entire workmanship, both literary and mechanical, apparently being of higher grade. It is certainly not only a wonderfully cheap. but thoroughly excellent, Cyclopedia for almost any conceivable use except that of trousers press" The publisher Will send specimen pages free to any applicant, or specimen volumes may be ordered and returned if not wanted. Reduced rates are offered to early purchasers. John B. Alden. Publisher. S93 Pearl St., New York; 2lS Clark St. Chicago.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

The experiment of heating houses by hot water passing through iron pipes. Is being tried in the east. Possibly this may prove economical as we'll as safe' but Mir Magruder is opposed to it on the ground that a large per cent of families continually live in 'hot water already, and that having additional streams sent through the house in pipes would likely augment the trouble and cause more domestic friction than three pistols, Better stick to the old plan.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
KEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
 ROAD"

It would be well for some aspiring men to keep in the middle of the demo- cratic road It may be little crooked and rough in some places. but 1t d. ways leads to harbor of safety for the masses. Any individual who attempts cutoff will be lost in a political fog, wander in darkness and be chilled by disappointment, the balance of his days. To ordinary men there Is no public highway to greatness. The agl- tator rarely sees his labors successful. He may strut for brief period. as caller of meetings and conventions, ap- point himself d committeeman. make the welkin ring with yoclterous denun- citation of other people who do not fall into his little trap aud shout their ap- probation of his falsehoods and sophis- tries, but disappointment, chagrln and contumely is his to follow like phan- tom of evil bis steps through life. To find fault is an easy thing for any one to do, when there is no fault except Tn distempered brain, by breeding mood ily over imaginary wrong. When a man goes hunting for faults in others, he expects to find them and thinks he has succeeded if he sees Q bush shake, whether there be game or not, and at once proclaims to the world that he has found a mare's nest full of wrong, which no sensible man for a moment believes, but the more he talks the big ger the eggs grow in his own mind. and he struts around like turkey gobblel in barn yard, wrapped in self con gratulation and coneeit, of being the wisest of mankind, and goes forth to deceive others as he is deceived and SOW the seeds of diseontent for selfish purposes that he may thrive on the de- iusions. No sensible democrat would follow such fellows for a moment but keep in the middle of the democratic road. It is broad. marked out and the stakes set by Jefferson so plainly, that none, even if he be blind, can go astray. Let no one be decoyed to find better road, for there is none. 1t has made this country great and the people free for more than century. Keep in the middle of the road" and all will be well with you.-Lcnoke Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
A sound Leg. ! opi.ss..

E. Bainbridge MuntiHy Esq, County Atty. Clay Co, Tex. says: Have used Electric Bitters with most happy results. My brother also was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, hut was cured by timely use of this mcdi- cine. Am satisfied Electric Bittcrs saved his life.r
 MT. D. I. Wilcoxson. cf Horse Cave, Ky, adds like testimony. saying; He positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Hitters. 1 This great remedy whl ward of, a8 well as cure all Malarial Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands unequalled. Price soc. and $l. at
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

THE pastors of New York are inclined to visit their wrath on Mayor Roche for his course in the liquor quarrel, while it seems that the Mayor is helpless in the premises. If they will stop moment and tackle the politicians who control the Mayor they will more likely hit the nail on the big end. The men who deal in the ardent and the men holding executive positions are not so much to blame as those who make the laws. This whisky question is becoming more and more in the shape of Mrs. Con- nelly's COW after the train had passed over her. "She was mummuxed and kerflummuxed up so that no man in the Lords world could tell whose COW she was, nohow."
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
FOE CONGRESS.

Editor TIMES:
 Allow me through the columns of yonr paper to say to the people that 1 am 6 candidate for Congress from the First district.
 In taking this position l have no apologies to make or claims to pre- sent other than that 1 am an Amer ican citizen and entitled to the privilege.
 My platform is the constitution of tho United States, and justice to all men, fires seetiye of their fnan- cial condition.
 One hundred years test will try the virtue of most any instrument. and, so long as we adhered strict ly to the constitution, VIC were a prosperous and happy people, and ]. for one, am opposed to an in- lringemont on the constitution. or the enactment of any law that will tend 10 enslave the people.
 consider a portion of the exist ing law very unjust to one class of tho Americsn citizens. Especially that portion which composes the master wheel which move the uni verse-tbe tillers of the soil. To deny a man the privilege of manu- facturing what he raises with the labor of his own hands and selling to whom he pleases is unjust. l am in favor of an advalorum tax. Let every man pay according 10 what he is worth, from snow bird to an elephant. And let every man follow what profession he may choose, without having to pay a privilege tax, for doing so. The burden of taxation will then fall on all men according to their abil- lty to pay. The tillers of the soil will then feel that if there is any profit 10 be derived from what they produce. they have the right to say " no shall or who shall not reap tho benefit.
 So far as the tariff is concerned. l am with Chambers on that. l believe that all the wisdom and in- genuty of man combined cannot. by Legislation, regulate the tariff as iastly as 1t will regulate itself, if let alone. If there IS any gov ernment on earth capable of being self sustaining. independent of the outside world, thal government IS the United States of America Then l would say open your com mercial doors aud let us have an open field and q fair fight and whoever reaches the top round of the ladder first vIll be eHlltled 10 the blue ribbon.
 MoSoPoLIEs
 That tyrants have existed in all ages of the world will be readily admitted. While such is the case, 1t must be admitted that we are all more CT less tyranIesl in oar na- ture. All monied men, however; are not tyrants; but some of them are the most benevolent men VIC have. Were l as uneasy about my liberties as some aspiring Politi- clans affect 10 believe, I would do like some of the negroes dld Tn slavery time-lake to ihe woo ds and be a runaway the balance oi my lie. Bat not being so badly ..skeered, shall rslnan n the neid
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

WE have been asked for the third time for enlightenment on the question of perpetual motion. All we know of it is that it has been several times dis covered but never put to any practical uses. you will observe a lot of sheep tails in q stampede you can form some kind of an idea of how it works.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
---------rsz . <kp--- ---- - Xsu,lxfnuss Arufea >afye.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chiiblains, corns and all skin eIuptions, and posi- tively cures piles. or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by c. F. Him tOp
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

IF John F. St. John and ]. J. fngalls could make friends the country might feel better. and then again it might not. We are not informed as to how Ingalls stands on the whisky question but opine that he takes it straight and plenty of it-otherwise Jno r. St. J.. would not likely remain mad very long. Since We begin to think over this matter, however. we have concluded that the country at large would mt give a continental cent if both these worth ies were to step down and out of politics, as they have both attained a notoriety that is fearfully cheap, to say the least of it, and their "hickering out would create very small ripple on the political wave.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

MosT of the Commercial Gazette (lIalstead's paper snow occupied with the sayings of Ingalls,. Murat is tired writing, and the Senator, being more like him than any other man, kindly furnishes the quality of copy desired The two yoked together make a con genial pair of skunks who are always 'heard from before they are seen.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Notice to Stockholders.

Notcc is hereby given that the second annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank of eastern Ark ansas will be held in tho bank building on Thursday June 14th 1888, between the hours of 10 o'clock Il. m. and ? o'clock D. m, to elect board of directors for the ensuing year. A full attendance IS desired.
 CHAs. H. SANDERS, Cashier.
 May 22d, 1eSS. At
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

THE United States Senate pretends to be very proud of itself. It is proud of it's high social status. proud of it's learning, proud of it's statesmanship, proud of its adherance to the rules of courteous debate or "parliamsntary' language, proud of it's dignity, and. lastly, very proud of it's bravery We pause right here to ask why this is the case. We fail to remember single session of that august body within the past thirty years wherein the chaste ep- ithets of liar, thief, scoundrel, corrup- tionists, bribe-taker, etc, were not ap- piled to each other by the members thereof, and swallowed as slick as a pod of okra. The bravery" of that body tickles us nearly to death.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

THEY are bowling over a beautiful young lady down in Georgia, who can play two pieces on the piano and singa third at the same time. Ark. Magru- der says he is not astonished at the peo- pie howling-i0r relief. He further re- marks, that one piece at a time is punishment enough, but that two is proyocation sufficient to make man oastlnado his grandmother Mr. Ma. gruder IS an old bachelor, but he is not sour-neithel is he overly sweet.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

MIR MILL s proposition to the republi- cans to prepare substitute for his tariff Dill, and both be submitted to a vote in the house, has proved source of trou- ble to the republicans. Mills bill is so complete in it's details, and has met with such approval throughout the country, that the republicans fear to meddle with it, but still they do not want it to go before the people. and will throw stumbling blocks in its way to prevent it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Notice. Prof Jan,es W. Stuart:

Prof Janes W. Stuart:
 Dear Sir--We tho undersigned committee, appointed by the For rest City Baptist church for that purpose. hereby extend you . cor dial invitation to deliver, at youe convenience, a lecture upon sub. jcct of your own selection. at the Winthrop Opera House, this c,ty, l, tho proceeds to be applied to the erection of parsonage for the uso and benefit of said church.
 Very respectfully.
 ]. R. Brown
 V. B. Isard
 J. M. Prewett
 Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

YoUNe man, or old man, whether you be an acknowledged sinner or whitewashed saint, we say go to church tomorrow Quit your slang for one hour and listen to a sermon that cannot harm, if it does you no good.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

Gov. GRAY, of Indiana, is the last one named for the second place on the ticket with Cleveland. We don't know him now, but if he runs, the papers will soon sift out his record and scatter 1t to the four winds.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

We are authorized to announce that w. k. Barrett. the republican candi- date for congress from this district, Will address the voters of the county at the courthouse in Forrest City, on sat urday, June 9th, at which time he Will De pleased to meet any of the other candidates and divide the time with them in discussing the important pub lie questions of today.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

IN this issue we present to our re- publican friends and the public gener- ally, the announcement and platform of Hon W. E. Barrett, of Johnson township, as a candidate for congress sional honors from the First district of Arkansas. IGe is fully in the race and has a record. lie informs us The
 Advocate refused to publish his an- Inouncement from the fact that the bosses had not consented to his candi- dacy He is satisfied that should Featherston and the democratic nomi- nee stick to the race, he will be the next representative from this district, and we kinder think so ourself."
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

SEVERAL little papers throughout the east are claiming that nominations are not made by thunder. We ask leave to differ somewhat about this matter. They begin by funnel-shaped cloud, then little dust and lots of wind. Then comes the barrel to carry them through to q successful termination, which is always accompanied with a goodly quantity of thunder and some little lightning. Anybody who may question the truth or fun contained in this paragraph can omit reading it and turn to the market reports on the next page. We only live to do good and tell the truth.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Fl, CHENEY &CO.. Toledo, rE- Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. i

Among other valuable exchanges, the Pine Bluff Commercial, has been added to our list. It has the following to say of one of our boys:
 "Mr Frank Scott, enc of the hand somest gentlemen who is proud of beiug commercial tourist, was in the city yesterday.n
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Enr A.sessnr.

We are authorized to announce Mir. "A. McCullars as candidate for re- election to the office of Assessor of St. Francis county, subject to the action nf lhe dfmncrAlic party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

HE entire programme of the Blaine managers is one made up of deceptions To read any one of the prominent re publican papers is all that is necessary to get on a big disgust. One paper says he was honest in his intention not to be a candidate-a dozen more say that he never declined at all-twenty others hold that his withdrawal was conditional; and now the whole crowd have decided to have him in mid ocean or some other locality not accessible by telegraph during the session of the con yention. Any man who. would be a candidate or accept q nomination brought about in this way ought to be booted out of the country.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

IRE opponents of Gov. Porter, of Tennessee. have taken to boiled crow nicely, and have wheeled into the line cheerfully. Porter will be reelected by 50.U00 majority.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
Tor Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mir. A. C. Wood as candidate for fe-elee- ton to the office of Treasurer of St. Francis county, subject to the action of the democratic party,
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

THR Chicago Times says that under the laws of the trades unions there is almost no chance for an American boy to learn trade in any shop or manufactory. A bigger lie was never uttered, and the writer knew it when he penned the lines. The fact is that the number of apprentices in all most all trades is largely out of pro- portion to the number of journeymen. The boys are rushing pell-mell from the blow by the hundreds and thousands to the towns and cities to learn anything they can get into, and it don't take an intellectual giant to tell who induces them to do so. We can kinder stand to see little paper preyaricate occa- sionally, but for kig paper like the Zines to publish such fragrant false h6otis is really paralyzing.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

DAKOTA, although not yet state proposes to be represented in the Ma uonal republican convention on the pasls or two states. The republican convention held at Jamestown elected ten delegates to Chicago, although Da- Ao'a IS only entitled to two as a territory. Another sample of free ballot and fair count in the north, biaine's friends are working the scheme.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR GOVERNOR

WE are authorized to announce JOHN C. FLETCHER as a eandi- date for Governor of Arkansas. subject to the action of the Democratic State Convention.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

IN nearly every school district from which we have had any news of the election, we find the negroes have un- dertaken to control it and elect one of thelr number. It will have become a pretty state of affairs when members or this race shall dictate to the eau easians, the latter paying nearly all the taxes and the former paying very little and receiving all the benefits.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

To the Yoters OI the Ist JudiciaI Clrcult: FELLOW CITIZEN.-I am candidate for re election to the oficS of prosecut- idg Attorney for the Erst Judicial Circuit, subject to the<action of the democratic nominating csnvention. Att tention to the duties of the office will necessarily prevent me from meeting many of you prior to tine time of your township convention; but assuring you of my appreciation of your former sup port and promising. if reelected. a faithful and impartial discharge of the duiies of the office. l am
 Very respectfully,
 S. BRUNDIDGE JR
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
nenrness onn,l be cnrn,l.

by local applications, as they cau not reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way Go cure Deafness. and that is by constitutional remedies, Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mueus lining of the Eustachain Tube. When this tube gets inllamed. you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can he taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an infamed condition of the nucus sur faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness lcaused by Catarrh) that we can not cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circular free.
 F. ]. CHENEY tS SCO., Toledo, o. T n
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
How It Sells.

PALATkA. FLA, May 3l, 1887. We have been selling B. E. B. fol two years. and it has always given sat iSfaction in every case.
 LOWRY & STARR, Druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

auteed to give relief in all Throat, Iung and chest affections. Trial bottles free at C. F Hinton s Drug Store. Large bottles Si.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

GREAT occasions of serving God. present themselves seldom, but iit- tie ones frequently.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26

Fibshificr is the name of q Tole- do man. Unfortunately this fact gives us no clue 10 his particular professlon.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-26
The Best Purifier Mnde.

DAMASCUS. GA. JUNE %, 1887 I have suffered with Catarrh for about four years, and after using four bottles of Botanic Blood Balm had my general health greatly improved, and if l could keep out of the bad weather I would be cured. l believe it is the best purifier made.
 Very respectfully,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-13
Sixty D,,Iars Foupd on Main Street.

Yesterday J. Parker, brakeman o Pal
Handle railroad, paid $50 to the Globe
Tea Co, 1881 Main street, for 81 cans of
tea, and found in n can fifty dollars in
gold, in another ten silver dollars, and in
another a pair of genuine solitaire diamond
ear drops; also G. P. Stauver, druggist,
Bellaire, o, got a ladies' solid gold watch
in his tea; Miss 3 Chase, Bridgeport, O.,
sent club order Of $40, and got five silver
dollars in one can and In another a genu-
inc diamond, ruby and sapphire ring.
Every can sold by this company contains
something besides the tea, such as genu.
inc diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire and
pearl jewelry, in solid gold settings, and
ladies' and gents solid gold American
watches and other articles of jewelry. This
is certainly an expensive way Of advertis-
ing. Remember the number, 1871 Main
street, Wheeling, W. Va.