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The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE straight republican candidate for sheriff, II. W. Winthrop, was in full sympathy with that party during the dark days of reconstruction. Now that the democratic party is somewhat di- vided against itself, he thinks it splen- did opportunity for lot of negroes headed by himself, to steal the offices of this county. successful, he will be king of the county, and the balance Of the officers will be his most obedient servants. In the language of that re- nowned and sometime hated republi. can, Poker Jack" Mcclure, the whites will not tolerate negro domination. , Every democrat must vote the straight democratic ticket, or our offices will be filled by ignoramuses.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
Twn RottIes Cure Rhenmatlsm

BoUGHToN, ARK, June 4, 'S7.
 l cheerfully state the following facts in regard to the use of your medicine in my family. My little son, IA years of age, suffered from an acute attack of rheumatism, caused by undue exposure and chilling of the blood. l heard your remedy highly recommended, and pur- chased one bottle of Moncrief & bro., Prescott Ark. In about one month af- ter using this bottle, he became so much better that bought the second bottle, which is now being used, and my son is nearly well, and 1 think by removing him to cooler summer climate (which I will dol and continuing it's use, per feet cure will be effected. 1 consider B B B most excellent blood purifier.
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The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE TIMES presumes that Blount, Ewing < Co.,, are now satisfied. They have straight republican ticket in the field. These fellows would probably have voted the democratic ticket in preference to that fusion arrangement, had they been unsuccessful in accom- plishing that which they started out in this campaign to do. But they seem to think they are fixed now, and unless the democrats keep their eyes open and their energies at work, and the full strength of the party is boiled, they may accomplish their ends. Democrats, rally to the support of the straight dem ocratic ticket.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

The question of the praeticabiiity or holding a constitutional convention will be submitted to the voters of this state in September. While the present constitution is right in many respects, vet there are many things which should be changed. If the people think these changes can be made by the slow pro cess of amendment, then they will vote against it. But if they think a new constitution will answer the purpose better. they will vote for it. In our opinion, we need a new constitution as by the amendment plan, the people VIII probably fail to get the relief sousu', We have, perhaps, outgrown much 0i the present constitution.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

MANY of the old-time democrats who have been thinking of voting the fusion ticket, are now expressing themselves as perfectly satisfied with the straight ticket, and are going to vote it. We are glad to know this and welcome their support. We earnestly hope that all men who claim to be democrats will join them and us in our endeavors to give the democratic ticket great vic tory. It is to the interest of all lovers of good government to go to the polls in September and vote the whole ticket without a scratch.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

TIE New Era this week devotes sev- eral columns to the answer of our State candidates to the wheel demands. Its comment is silly, prejudiced and un- fair. But nothing better could be ex- pected of a newspaper owned and con trolled by political ring composed of about five or six men who are bound to have office,''
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

As we have read the answer of our State candidates regarding the wheel demands, and also the unprecedented attack of the New Era, we have con cluded to publish the answer in full next week. We hope the campaign committee will see that the document is read by all voters.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

JUDGE CoFFEY has made no political friends by the appointment of the judges of election. It is rather one sided ar engagement, and not in accordance with law. Among those appointed are some of the most unpopular men in the coun- ty. We believe the people want fair and square election, and the THE TIMES thinks that none but honest and reputable men should be chosen as judges. Mea in whom the people have the strongest whose integ- rity has never been questioned, and who will conduct the election strictly according to law. This the people de- mand.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

MEN will not vote for the descend ants of then fathers slaves-the negro It will have come to a pretty pass when that race of ignorance shall hold the reins of government over people who have been their masters. It is unnatu' ral. No patriotic lover of good govern ment will use his influence in such direction
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

II. W. WINTHROP and his allies Bloupt, Ewing and others, had meet ing last Saturday night, at the Win throp Opera House, and got out a straight republican ticket. There has never been a time when the democrats of this county were in any way disor- ganized that Mir. Winthrop did not bob mn serenely and undertake to steal the offices of the county for himself and his party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE sheriff is quoted as saying that the reason he did not run on the demo- cratic ticket was because he was afraid he would be beaten with an independ- ent." THE TIMES thinks Mir. Wilson s Judgment went against him in such a declaration, as he can't be elected on a ticket with four negroes, The intelli- gence of this county will not vote for negro domination.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

WK shall have something to say of the answer of our candidates, regarding the wheel demands, next week. We will make it interesting, and perhaps print large number of extra copies, and the campaign committee should see that every white voter in the county should read it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

ANOTHER disgraceful affair occurred the other night in Little Rock, where the two gubernatorial candidates were speaking. Norwood was listened to with but little interruption. and the drunken, yelling mob so disturbed Col Eagle that he was unable to be heard Small politics, this.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

lN this issue will be found something of Col. Eagles supply store and mort gage business. He is man of honor. and one whose heart beats for his fel- low men. Read what he has to say and brand all assertions to the contra. ry as false.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

REMEMBER Col. Eagle has been sue cessful at everything to which he has turned. Also remember that Dr. Nor wood has been failure at everything to which he has turned, except as fal- silier of the democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE TIMEs would earnestly urge all democratic candidates to ge. down to work. We have but a short time in which to explain away the hundreds of little campaign lies which have been circulated. Let our candidates discuss these things thoroughly, and show the people the justice of our cause. The enemy is working night and day, as hard as it can, and the prejudices it has aroused must be met.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

p.oh, II. N. Hutton will speak with
 msrs n D. McColloch at his appoint eIns,. rom August ? to August l5 in s,anse, and Hon. Geo. Thornburg will AnaA Ana With Hon. F. D. McColloeh from
 10 to September l, inclusive. ths leople should hear both sides of pos, question freely discussed; keep preie ieI md vote inteliigently, and not
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ccived 103 votes, the entire vote oi the convention, was declared unan, lmously elected.
 On motion, the roll was called for tho balance of the off ices respec- lively, aud resulted as follows:
 For county judge, J. M. Parrots, v ll3-133; W. H. Paslay, 25 20-13a For clerk of tho circuit court, s. Nj. Blalock, received 103 votes. For sheriff. John M. Davis, 47 7-22 o. E. Hamilton, 56 ll-22. For treasurer. A. c. Wood, 56 l27-135; Geo. w. Pearson, 46 8 135
 For coroner, w. H. Apperson, 1 l03 votes.
 For surveyor, J. E. Douglass, 99 votes, four not voting. For assessor, F. A. McCullars, I03 votes.
 After tho ballots were announced the winning candidates were cleo. ted unanimously.
 John M. Davis moved that his successful opponent be declared unanimously elected. Carried.
 On motion of James Russell, Jack Davis was added to the campaign committee.
 On motien. it was ordered that each township organize a demo- cratic club to act Tn concert with the campaign committee, in tho in- crest of the democratic ticket. K. l.. VadakIn stated that there would be grand congregation of demo ocratic clubs. from every part of the state, at Little Rock, on the l7th inst, at which time there would probably be reduced rates on all railroads, and it was desira- ble that as many as could, would attend, and enjoy real old tune democratic rally. On motion, 1t was ordered that THE TIMES be furnished the min- utes of the convention for publica- tion. The East Arkansian was in. cludod.
 The convention then adjourned. V. E. HARD, l.. RoLLwAGE, Chairm'n. n.
 Sec'ty. After the copyention adjourned the Madison township delegation met for the purpose of nominating township officers. V. R. lizard was called 10 tho chair and P. D. Boyle elected secretary. P. D. Boyle, John H. Cole, w. A. Scales and Geo. w. Pearson were put in nomination. r. D. Boyle, John II. Cole and w. A. Scales, having received the largest num- Der of votos, were declared the reg ular nominees for magistrates of Madison township. c. V. Nimmo was then nominated for township constable, and was elected by ac. clamatlon.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

TIE republican party has not only endorsed Mir. Norwood, but are trying to raise money to defray his expenses
 If he is not a republican candidate. we don't know what it takes to make one.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THERE are three tickets in the field for the offices in this county. The one at the head of our column is the least objectionable. In fact it is the only white mans ticket. The others are made up of ofiiceseekers and negroes.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

SPEAKING of platforms, Hon. Casey Young said he would be willing to trust this government to the care of Mir. Cleveland four more years without any platform. The old ship is in good hands.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE Locksburg TOcsin, a paper of the Wheel persuasion has this to say of de- mocracy:
 Democracy brought Arkansas out from under the control of wicked polit- ical schemers. Democracy has made it a prosperous and happy state. Demo- cracy can and will give the Wheelers all they ask for of reasonable nature, and from democracy only, can any ben efits be expected. Then let every true Wheeler fight for his rights under the democratic banner, and only as last resort take the independent action"
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

EVERY vote cast for the fusion ticket will lend strength to the republicans. Winthrop and his crowd will get there if they get half chance.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE cool mornings. in which the real crusty old bachelor delights. seem now to have inaugurated their reign. Joy to the world--or at least to one class of sinners.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

WE favor law prohibiting the hold ing of any single office more than two terms in succession.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
T o w N S HIP

Hon. ". II. Gates Appointments. Hon. Wm, II. Cate, democratic nom- inee for congressional honors, First dis Tiet, will address the people of paragould, Tuesday, September 4. Walnut Ridge, Thursday, Sept. 6. ppocahontas, Saturday, Sept. s. Pow hattan. Monday September 10. Ash Flat, Tuesday, Sept. II,
 Galamine, Wednesday, Sept. F. Batesvllle, Friday, Sept. h.
 oil Trough Postoflice, Saturday, l5. Jonesboro, Monday, Sept. IT. swlfton, Friday, Sept. 21.
 Newport, Saturday, Sept. 9.
 Harrisburg, Monday, October l.. Clay CO.,, place to be fixed, Wed. Sd. Srawfordsville, Saturday, Oct. 6. panndale, Monday, Oct. 8. Osceola, Thursday, Oct. II.
 FORREST CITY, Monday, Oct. l5. Marianna, Thursday, October IS. Helena, Friday, October 19.
 Arkansas City, Thursday, Oct. 9. Lake Village, Saturday, October 27. All opposing candidates for congress are invited to be present, and 4 fair dl- 'lqe Of time will be granted.
 by order of the committee. -, J. c. HAWTHORN, Chairman A.' MINOR, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

TIE TIMES endeavors by close in- quiry to utter nothing but truth. If any gentleman differs with us in our views, our columns are open to him for fair and chaste discussion.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

THE New Era yet fails to hoist National ticket. It is evident the ring is only interested in the county offices.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

BIRMINGHAM, the protectionist strong hold of Alabama, gave tariff reform 2l00 majority, at the election on the 5th inst. IIurrah for democracy!
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

How do you like our county ticket : It beats anything yet placed in the field. THE TIMES is of opinion it should and will be elected.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

Mrs. s. W. Stillman has gone to Chi cago, and will visit the eastern cities and enjoy the sea breezes.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

IT has been estimated that Eagle will defeat Norwood just 2s, ,l69 votes in September. That will be plenty.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
ELECTIONS.

Alabama democrats carried the State by 75.0c0 majority, on the 5th.
 Kentucky and Tennessee county elec- tions showed increased democratic ma jorities.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

II. w. WINTHROP and his colored re- publican supporters will not reach the offices to which they aspire. The dem- crats of this county are on to their little scheme, and by voting the straigt ticket will down them in every township.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
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The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
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The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

VOTE the straight democratic ticket, andb happy.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
MUSIC.


 Chairman.
 MUSIC.
 On motion same was adopted. Tho committee on credentials re. ported the following delegates en- titled to seats:
 BLAcKFIsH TOWNSHIP. l. F Dunn, A Ashworth, D Owens, 8
 TEMco TOWNSHIP. J J Ablcs, H c Fogg, o P Wolfe, J F Temple, w Aven, T c Strong T s Sellers, Joe Passenger, N G Williams, FW Laswell-10.
 aRIaas TOWNSHIP. D Duncan, J W McCullars, w Jack son, ait-3.
 L'ANaUTLLE TOWNSHIP. s Jordan, W M Chiids, J H Odom w $ Hurt G w Scaborn-5. wHEATLKY TOWNSHIP. J N Lovejoy, Thos Clifton, H l. Waldrop, John Jackson, H Smith, Alfred Diamond, Cheatam Bull, John Padgct. J W Blakemore and Joe Grey-l0. Alternates, W s Hemenway, G T Young, A Taylor. GOODWIN TOWNSHIP. T N Brown, J F Dichept, J F Stock. ard, R s Hudspeth, D Dudley-8. FRANKS TOWNSHIP. JI Jones, D Wylds, k A Haynie, J B Hodges, B FHood, Ed Brown, Richard Grant, J K Richards, T J Davis, J B Kinton, w c Ferguson, I G Trotter, T Vaughn, D s Brown, W A Hood, J A Whittenton, John Cox, w Nj Hill, l. o Mcdaniel. W s Hustess, J H Pope-2l. MADISON TOWNSHIP. E T Gray, l. H McGuffey. Geo. B Mallory, H P Dooley, G W Bot toms, pr w J Matthew's, Geo Kir- by, Dr R H Sparkman, T K Has kips, DIV Davis, NJ F Martin, Prof. J w Stuart, W H Mcdaniel, A c Word, RJ Williams, l. Rollwage, Jack Neal, V B Izard, II W Lewis, Jas Russell, Jno Gray, T c Foibre. Tom J Fondren, H P German, w F Horney, J R Gurley-26. PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. Dr D H Stayton, w M Partridge, James l. Harvey, K k Wood, H A Martin-5
 JOHNSON TOWNSHIP. J V Casbeer, Rob Brown. J R An derson, G W Lhttlefield, W NJ Skip- ner, R E Arnold, J H Bynum, J. Fields, O K Doris, John Linsay, J P Harrs, James Brown, N B Harris-l3.
 On motion, same was concurred in.
 Hon. R. J. Williams offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted and ordered to be made part of the proceedings of the convention Resolved, That we fully endorse the legitimate demands of the ag- ricultural wheel and the order of the knights of labor, ard that we request our representative in the legislature of the state to favor such legislation as will give them full effect.
 Prof James w. Stuart offered the following resolution, which was also unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the democracy of St. Francis county has been, and is to-day, a firm friend of free schools, and that il will in the fu- ture, as in the past, advocate in- creased efficiency in our system of public education, until our schools are of such a character as to afford all our citizens all the advantages of a collegiate education.
 Both gentlemen introduced their resolutions with appropriate re- marks.
 On motion, the following cam paign committee was elected:
 James NJ. Stewart, James Russell, J. B. Hodges, pr. Stayton, 0. P. Wolfe and l.. F. Dunn.
 On motion the roll was called for the nomination of candidate for representative. Dr. J. l.. West, of Wheatly township, having re-
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
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The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
GRIGGS TIMES,

In your issue of Aug. 5th, we see the names of the judges who are to preside over the elections to be held at the several voting precincts in St. Francis county on Sept. Sd, 1888. For this township Judge Coffey has appointed two indepen- dents and one republican. This don't look very much like he de- sires to givo us a fair showing, and besides, the law directs that there shall be one judge from each oppos- ing political party. We, as dem- ocrats. ask nothing but what is right, and propose to take nothing else. It would appear from these appointments that Judge Coffey holds all men who are not with him to be disqualified for these posi- tions. Please publish this in the interest of democracy, so that the Judges attention may be called to the matter. w. F. DUNCAN,
 J. w. AcCuLLARs.
 ". T. HUGHES.
 ED. TIMEs: Mir. T. J. Withers, or "Bllly," as he signs himself, of our township, says that about 20 of our solid democrats assembled and instructed, from congress to constable, straight democratic, and we don't deny 1t; and he seems to think that we have gone back on him. How can he expect us to do otherwise, when he has gone back on his party? Now Billy, If you want the support of the white dem ocrats of Griggs township. you will have to change your politics. for We have honest men in the town ship who have always adhered to the party. We think they are fully as we'll qualified, and we don't want any halfway men. Your tick ct is enough to disgust any honest democrat. It is too black for us. We want white men, let them be democrats or republicans. Now, Billy, we always had an idea that you had plenty of cheek, but we did not think you had enough to ask us to support you. We con- sider you the viper winch we have warmed on our bosom, and now you ask if we are treating you right. We answer that we are democrats and that we do not vote for sore- heads and bolters.
 THREE DEMOCRATS.
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 s r A TE.

For Governor. JAMES P. EAGLE,
 of Lonoke. For Secretary of State, B. B. CHISM,
 of Logan.
 For Auditor, ". s. DUNLOP,
 of Monroe. For Treasurer. WI. E. WOODRUFF,
 of Putsski. For Chief Justice, STERLING .. COCKRILL, of Pulaski. For Attorney General, VIM. E. ATKINSON,
 of Nevada. For Superintendent of P ublic Instruction, WOOD E. THOMPSON,
 of Drew. For Land Commissioner, PAUL M. COBBS, of St. Francis. For Congress list District, JU DC E W. H. CATE, of Craighead. For Prosecuting Attorney lst Ju dicial Circuit, 5. BRUNDIDGE. JR., of White County.
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COUNTY CONVENTION!
one of the Most Esnthusia-tic and Orderly Convcn-
 tiOns ever Held.

The Fact Clearly Demonstrated that All
 the Democrats are not Dead Not.
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WANTED!

RELIABLE AND ACTIVE MEN to tssei ,hs TOT an ansn ms.a1,sner iioase % %uaranS furnish horse and give good security preferred. Money advanced monthly to pay expenses. A oaEAr CHANGE FOR THE RIGHT MEN State age. business experience, and to save tim0 better send names and address If ref- erences. No attention paid to postal cards. Never mind about sending NESS" Box Il, Richmond. Va.!H lG 5m
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Hurrah for Alabama,
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
Presidential Eissser's Appointments

hon. P. D. McCulloch, candidate foI residential elector for this congress s,ollal as district, will address the people
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ELECTION September Sd.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
MUSIC,

9th. Nomination of Q circuit clerk.
 7th. No mination of . treasurer. 9th. Nomination of an assessor.
 MUSIC. 9th. Nomination of q surveyor. 10th. Nomination of Q coroner.
 R. J. WILLIAMS,
 Chairman.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11
MADISON TnWNsHip.

E T Gray, l. H McGuffey, Geo, B Mallory, H P Dooley, G W Bot toms, pr w J Matthews, Geo Kir- by, Dr R H Sparkman, T K Has, kins, DIV Davis, M F Martin, Prof. J w Stuart, W H McDaniel. A c Word, R J Williams, l. Rollwage, Jack Neal, V B lizard, II W Lewis, Jas Russell, Jno Gray, T c Folbre, Tom J Fondren, H P German, w F Horney, J R Gurley-26,
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

Jones, D Wylds, k A Haynie, J B Hodges, B FHood, Ed Brown, Richard Grant, J K Richards, T J Davis, J B Kinton, w c Ferguson, I G Trotter, T Vaughn, D s Brown, W A Hood, J A Whittenton, John Cox, w Nj Hill, l. o Mcdaniel. w s Hustess. J Fl Pope-2l.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

The convention met and was called to order by James Russell. On ballot, V. B. lizard was chosen permanent chairman Col. Izard accepted the honor in . brief but well-timed speech.
 On motion, Q committee on or. der of business was appointed, as follows: RJ Williams Robt Brown and J B Kinton.
 On motion, committee on ere dentials was appointed, as follows J F Stockard, II P Dooley and Jas Brown. At this point Hon. Casey Young. ex-member of congress, oi Tennessee, was introduced. to the convention and spoke at length upon the issues now dividing pub lic opinion. He did himself credit and his illustrations wore in per feet accord with the present condl' ton of political affairs. He was vociferously applauded.
 The committee on order of busi' ness reported the following
 ORDER OF BUSINESS.
 lst. Resolutions.
 2d. Election of campaign com mittee.
 Sd. Nomination of rcprese nta- tive.
 4th. Nomination of county and probate judge.
 9th. Nomination of sheriff.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-11

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. Dr D H Stayton, w M Partridge, James l. Harvey, RR Wood, H A Martin-5
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wHEATLKY TOWNSHIP.

J N Lovejoy, Thos Clifton, H L Waldrop, John Jackson, H Smith, Alfred Diamond, Cheatam Bull, John Padgct. J W Blakemore and Joe Grey-l0. Alternates, w s Hemenway, G T Young, A Taylor.