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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

BE on hand at o'clock sharp. Sat urday, July 2Sth, 1888, at tie voting precinct of the election of 1886, in your respective townships, and there hold an open harmonious township nominat- ing convention. Follow these instruc- tions closely and there will be nc trouble in settling contested seats. The enemy will no doubt try to have the seats of every delegation contested hence we warn you to be prompt.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

IN THIS issue we take pleasure in announcing Mfr. John M. Davis, of Franks township, as candidate for the office of Sheriff of St. Francis coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic nominating convention of Aug. 4th IssS. Having been born and raised in this county, he is too well known to need any introduction from us. He re- sides in the banner township of the county, is a true blue democrat and de serves your consideration
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

WHENEVER a political party puts out an incompetent man for office the press should denounce him. .'-Texar- kama Independent.
 THAT'S the ideal and we propose to do 1t, let come what will. There is a class of men, however. so blinded by prejudice that any effort on the part of a newspaper to advocate the best in- terests of the people. acts like pine knot to the fire. Eventually, and per haps, when it is too late, their mistakes will become known to them, and to their sorrow.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

As we inferred last week the "bar1' got its work in. A dispatch says, there are grave doubts about the bridge at Memphis being built. Two of the en. gineers report in favor of 1000 feet span and S5 feet night, the other says the dimensions as provided for in the bill are ample. Phelan, of Tennessee, will do his best to save the bridge. Senator Harris was conveniently called to Memphis just at a time when his ser vices were needed. The prospects of the big bridge are gloomy.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

WE must not only go to the conyen. tons ourselves, but we must insist up. on every person. regardless of color o, past political affiliations, who will support the doctrines of democracy taking part in these conventions. Let the voice of the people be heard.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

| hiS odlstiilc MaJeSty BeelZeDuD featherst0n sat on his molten throne and grasping his bugle blew blast both loud and long which caused every devil to tremble with fear. His grand Vizier Sulphuro Sweet approached and making obeisance said: Behold thy servant-what are thy commandsg
 His Majesty replied; Summon all my courtiers before me.
 Sulphuro Sweet waved his hand and it was done.
 Then spake His Majesty Beelzebub, and said; have just returned from walking to and fro on the earth. I have attended the wheel meetings. What has been done while have been gone?
 Then each imp and devil told what he had done to destroy the democratic party and mankind; presently up spake Demonicus Coffey the most hideous of all His Majesty subjects and said: Be- hold thy seryant-I have not been idle.
 have made class of men which shall be the delight of thine heart Alongside of these men, the republican party and it's hypocrites, etc., sink into utter insignificance. There is no obli- gation so binding that they will keep, and while pretending to love and cherish their own party they will for a small p!ttance help their employer rob and crush them to the earth. They are not fit to associate with any other class of beings.
 When Demonicus Coffey had thus spoken, Beclzebub FeathersOn was so pleased that he ordered musicians to play and the wine to be passed that all might rejoice. After a few hours of revelry, Beelzebub called Demonicus to him and said, Who are e men of whom you spakey Del IS leaned over and whispered m Majesty''s ear the name of the various radical soreheads. Immediately His Majesty s countenance changed from malignant pleasure to livid rage and horror. He struck his scepter upon the floor with such violence that the very foundations of hell were shaken; and His Majesty fell prone upon the floor. The hlar- ious revelers were borrow-stricken and flew to the uttermost parts and hid themselves. The Grand Nizier was struct dumb with dismay. Finally he ventured to approach Beelzebub and said: Wherefore dost thy Majesty cast myself down? Why dost thou give way to grief? Surely these men of whom Demonicus spake will become thy subjects. Then spake His Majesty Beelzebub unto Sulphuro and said: Thou speakest as one of the fools and thy judgement, of which I have been proud, at this time belittles thee in my sight, so that can scarcely gaze upon thee Thinkest thou that when I WAS cast out of the heaven of the democrat ic party and came here, expected to lead a life of joy? Dost thou not know that all my aims and aspirations have been for personal preferment. and my own election to the congress of these United States? Dost thou for a mo- ment think 1 love the associations of the scum of the earth? But I have been willing to call these things pleas ure-but when it comes to associating with and reigning over soreheads it is more than I can bear. At the name of soreheads Sulphuro Sweet became as one deathly sick and fell to the floor and his servants gathered him upon a hot gridiron and bore him to his room, while His Majesty buried his face in his hands and groaned loud in his agony, and died a political death.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

LET every man who runs for an office h' this county who claims 10 be dem- "fat, submit his claims to the nomina- aug conventions on the 2Sth of July, or .oie'er hold his peace about being a
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

There has been so many rumors of candidates for the various offices of this county that it is impossible for one to make an intelliuent guess who will
 make the race. We propose to take it for granted that only those who an- nounce themselves in one of the papers of the county really intend to run. Un- der the circumstances, as stated above. this is the only means of determining.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

Our friends will probaly be glad to hear that several pa, ties (whose names we can give) have found out that the political wheel leaders and office seek CTS are only working for self interest, and have returned to the ranks of dem ocraey. We give them welcome and hope our party will come up to their greatest expectations. Democracy is the friend of the laborer.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

HE Republican papers are trying soconstrue the Democratic platform as nee trade declaration. They have a1iple time, but by November the peo- p,e will pass judgement in favor of oieveland and Thurman.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

NoW that the time has been fixed for V'uihg the nominating conventions, 'aeie Is no excuse for candidates to z, a''ni'old their announcements from , e public. Our rates are the same as
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

Hon. W. R. Barrett, republican can uiuate Tor congress has made engage uaeits to speak at the following times ana piaces;-July 3d, at Newport; 5th, s. faragould; 9th, at Jonesboro; 7th, at Marion.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

WE are authorized to announce MT. Q. E. Hamilton, as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of St. Francis county, subject to the action of the democrat ic nominating convention.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

l HERE IS only one way for the farm CT to be represented in his township convention, and that is to be present. see that you and your friends are there on July 2Sth at l o'clock.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FOR TREASIIRER

We are authorized to announce Mir A. c. Wood as a candidate for re-elec- ton to the office of Treasurer of St. Francis county, subject to the action of the democratic party,
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

HE democratic party must make no mistake in nominating our county 'GKet. We must put our best foot foremost and make an honest and safe face.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

TuF Forrest City Times wants to know .'when did l.. F. Featherston do any farming?n This seems to be d poser. Mir. Featherston belongs to that class of agriculturalists who till the soil with their mouths.-Helena World.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

THE names of the Republican sacri- hces are Harrison and Morton. They Will be offered up in November. All We want is a full vote of the people.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce Mir. P. A. MeCullars as a candidate for re- election to the office of Assessor of St Francis county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
Thought 1t would XIII Him.
CoFrEEvILLE, Mss, Feb. 20.

Gentlemen I suffered with exzema for nearly two years, and was treated by three physicians, but they could do me no good. 1 spoke of trying 5 $ $ and they told me it would kill me, but tried it any way, and after taking six or eight bottles, l was completely cured and have never been bothered since with It, and feel it d duty to you and to suffering humanity to make this statement. II. $. DAVIS.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

We will soon begin to advocate the moving of the State lunatic asylum St. Francis county.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

ATTEND the township conventions July 2Sth.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30

A MAN c&nnot be . democrat while he uses his influence to break up the party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
COMMUNICATION.

L'Anguille Township, June Is, 'ss. little voice that teaches me that am an American citizen, of which the Apostle Paul says: ''is q mans con- science" and not word from the Featherston Bulldozers, l hasten to reply to your comments on my coumu- nication of the 4th inst. Now I would Mir. Editor, for any consideration. No there was no word with the Feather ston bulldozers, nor the committee on credentials needed no magnifying. That act was full grown, and of proper size to fit the occasion. Your inclina- tions as to the ignorance in the posi- ton took sounds very nice to the up- per class, but let them come verbatim, l guess the majority will understand my grammar. 1 admit that 1 have but little education. but then. 1 think have knowledge enough to know where the shoe pinches the foot worst, and about the first Tuesday in September, 1888, we, the mud stills of society, will kick that shoe off, and put on one that will fit. We have tried to soften the old shoe so we could wear it a while longer, but the oil would not penetrate, and consequently, we will have to put on a broader one that will relieve the corns. The pressure has become so great that it cannot be borne by even the ignorant Americans. Our de- mands were reasonable, short, and to the point, still they were ignored, and would not penetrate the hearts of the conventions. Now Mir. Editor when business becomes dull after the cam paign is over, come out and spend q few days with us, and get few practi- cal ideas to put in your paper, it will not cost you cent to get them, and really believe you would feel better yourself. So don't go back on us, but just let them come verbatim.
 Yours truly,
 J. Nj. ALDRIDGE.
 Such silly nonsense! My dear sir, you have failed to make d point, and as far as our fyours and minel sentiments are concerned, there is no question before the house.
 There is one sentence in this letter tc which we desire to call attention. Mir Aldridge refers to his kind as "the mud-sills of society,"" He has remem bered this from some of the sorehead newspapers. Had TIE TIMES made such a declaration there would have been no end to the abuse which would have been heaped upon us. Please note the fact that TIE TIMES has toe much respect for the farmers and la boring men in general to apply any such odious epithets to them.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
MoNrpoRr UousE.


 To the Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta. Ga. Gentlemen: Our baby when but two weeks old was attacked with d scrofu- lous affection, that for time destroyed her eyesight entirely, and caused us to despair of her life. She was treated by the best physicians, without benefit. We finally gave her Swift's Specific, which soon relieved her completely, and she is now as hale and hearty a child of three as can be found anywhere.
 E V DEIK
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
WACO, TEX, May Q, 'Ss.

Gentlemen The wife of one of my customers was terribly afflicted with a loathsome skin disease, that covered her whole body. She was confined to her bed for several years by this afllic. tion, and could not help herself at all. She could not sleep from d violent itch ing and stinging of the skin. The dis ease baffied the skill of the physicians who treated it. Her husband began finally giving his wife Swift's Specific, and she commenced to improve almost immediately, and in few weeks she was apparently well. She is DOW a hearty, fine-looking lady, with no trace of the affliction left. J. E. SEARS,
 Wholesale Druggist, Austin Ave.
 Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free. The Swift Specific Co.,, Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga. 3
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-30
The sherin's Reply.

EDITOR TIMEs-SIR Your three- fourths of a column article headed "Fraud '" "Fraudp p is readily re. cognized as an ingcniously devised effort to convey the impression that l am misreprescnting the county and the people who have so gener- ously supported and endorsed me.
 The White County Wheel says {: 'and Sheriff Wilson, from St. Fran cis, one of the counties named, as- sented to what was said, as being, from all reports, only too true" This is all. This is what l sup. posed was private conversation. The truth of my assent is vouched for in the same issue of your paper. in which you both charge and ad- init fraud in the primary election of 1886. This you do in public print. Who is the more reckless of the good name of St. Francls countyy l do not desire to elabo- rate any more fully upon this sub- ject than is necessary. The people of this county know full well that 1 have too high a regard for their esteem to maliciously misrepresent them. Their fortunes and mine are too closely connected to allow it. My family, my friends and my all, i, are in St. Francis county.
 regret that you and your man. agers think it necessary to go your full length in personalities so incv- itably leading to unpleasant dsvel- opmonts. Personally, my bands are clean, nor have 1 ever consent ed to, nor will 1 ever sanction the violation of tho sacredness of tho ballot The best interest of the entire people has been my rulo of action, both politically and officlal ly, and however objectionable that may be to you, 1 believe it will re- ceive the endorsement of the great mass of the people. am, with kindest wishes for all, for a free ballot and fair count.
 Respectfully,
 D.M. WILSON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
Another Big Republican Flops.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, August CD
W. Minshall in letter to W. G. Ball
editor of the Gazette, withdraws from
the Republican party. Mr.. Minshall
was internal revenue collector of this
district from 1879 to 1883 and is one of
the most prominent Republicans of
this section of the State. He has
always been Republican. He is a
large iron manufacturer, being part
owner of the Terre Haute Iron and
Nail Works, the Greencastle Nail Mill
and the Calumet Mill of st. Louis. Mr,
Minshall strongly indorses President
Cleveland's message and the Mills bill,
and denounces the proposition to repeal
any part of the internal revenue tax,
especially whisky.
T, S.:--Do you hear that William Nc
kinney?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
EDITORIAL sQUIBs.
Dun & Co. report business better all
around. The Mills bill, me boy

DUN 81 Co. report business better all
around. The Mills bill, me boy.
GEN. YARIs, of Akron, has with.
drawn from the Congressional race.
No soldier need apply.
THE Freeman's Journal, a leading
Catholic weekly of New York has de-
cided to support Cleveland. This is a
profound pointer.
MAJOR MCKINLEY looks very tired
If he had that Chicago platform to
write over again he would probably not
insert that free whiskey plank.
ALoT of wild eyed Missourians, on a
special train, are passing through Ohio
,oday en- route to New York to attend
the Blaine reception. They are 100
strong and call themselves the James
&. Blaine Club of Kansas City.
News from Washington states that
the Senate bill will fix the tariff on steel
rails at S12 per ton, or only one dollar
above the Mills bill; and yet the Bour-
Oons will call this Protection, and the
Mills bill free trade. This kind of talk
puts us all on a broad grin.
WE have read much about rising
sentiment in Alabama on Protection
but at the election there yesterday it
did not show up in a single locality.
lnere was no bull-doZing either, so far
as heard from, and none of the relatives
Of Eliza Pinkston were even wounded.
Still Alabama went Democratic by an
increased majority.
Mr.. JAMES G. BLAINE, and family
and Miss Dodge have sailed for
America, clothed with foreign fabrics
and all with immense trunks packed
with English clothing, ready made, to
avoid duty. Thus equipped Mr.. Blaine
will invade his native country in order
to rally his countrynlen against flooding
this country with cheap English fabrics.
A FEW days ago the News. DEMO
GRAFT published an announcement that
Rudy Sprankle, of Muncie, Ind, had
tlOpped from Harrison to Cleveland
The next day we announced that it was
mistake and that Sprankle had Topped
the other way. Last evenings Reposi.
litical capital over the error 1t can't
be done neighbor. Better fill up with
boiler plate" than such stuff as this.
AN honest old farmer of Stark coun-
ty who feels that he is taxed too much
by the tariff, came into our office this
morning with scheme that appears to
have some merit. He said: "It is GER
tain no tariff reform can pass the Sen
ate, as the monOpolists own the Senate
Why not give us revenue tariff, and
then give every monopolist Govern
ment pension? This would be cheaper
for the country, especially the farmers,
than the present tariff, and we could
then get all the idle money out of the
U. s, Treasury"
Mr.. CHARLES r. MILLER of the
Canton bar, of the firm of Miller &
Pomerene, is about to publish a valua-
bic work, treating of the Law of Condi-
tional Sales of Personal Property. 1t
is to be published by Robert Clark &
Company of Cincinnati, and will be
ready next month. Canton not only
contains the biggest watch factory on
the continent, the leading Protection
platform writer and orator; the most
enthusiastic Prohibitionist; but will
now present standard writer on Law;
and law, you know, is the condensed
essence of the common sense of all
mankind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
The Porter Campfire Still Burning-otheR

The Porter Campfire Still Burning-OtheR
Aspirants for the GOvernOrship.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8.-Emphatically s. and
finally Ex-Governor Porter has declared that
under no circumstances can he now be in-
duced to accept the Republican nomination
for governor The men who have been clam
oriug for him have decided to not abandon
the movement to force him into the race
An hour afterward the ex governor saids
81 cannot consistently, with my sense of in
tegrity and in the face Of what l have so
often said, yield my conscience to the friends
who would urge me to accept nomination.
The letter which l have published must be-
taken to be final in this matter"
When it became known that Mr. Porter
had again emphasized his declination the
movement in his interest was practically
abandoned, and the half dozen aspirants for
nomination have been making the most Of
their opportunities.
Congressman Steele Is active in promot-
ing his interests as a candidate without en-
tering the contest in the utual way.
The delegates in the city indicate pref
erence for Robertson, chiefly on account Of
his being the principal figure in the legis-
lative fight of 1887.
Steele is popular, but the opinion seems to
prevail that he is the only Republican who
can be elected to congress from the Eleventh
district, and that he can not be spared.
Cumback has strong following among
the temperance people in northern Indiana.
ana VIII 9roDaoly go into Jhe convention
with large vote
Among the others suggested are Gen. Ho-,
vey and John NJ, Butler, the latter the law
partner Of ex-senator Mcdonald, 1t looks
as though Ira j. Chase will be made the can
didate for lieutenant governor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
DAN VOORHEES, AND MCKINLEY.
They are Both Interviewed in Pittsburg--
Ehey Tell Widely Divergent Tales.

They are Both Interviewed in Pittsburg--
they Tell Widely Divergent Tales.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 6.-Both Dan VoOr-
hees, of Indiana, and Congressman Nc
Kinley passed through here last night
for Washington and both were
interviewed. Voorhees, said In
diana was sure for Cleveland.
The ticket is gaining ground daily, and
the Democratic majority will be larger
this year than it ever has been before.
The labor vote and the Greenback ele-
ment will vote man to a man for Cleve-
land and Thurman. have not been
through the State, but am we'll posted
on politics in every county. The Pro-
hibition vote will come out of the
Republican ranks.
Mckinley said, "the Republicans will
carry every northern State. l do not
say this in a hurrah style, but because
believe it, The people are thoroughly
stirred up over the free trade issue.
81 expect after Congress adjourns to
make some speeches in New York
Connecticut and New Jersey, but do
not know on what dates. Yes, am
going south to make an address on
protection before Henry Grady's Chau-
tauqua Society"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
More MCKINLEY Converts.

BROOKLYN, Aug. 6.-The latest
Brooklyn Republican to declare his in.
tention of supporting Cleveland and
Thurman is Edwin Packard, one of the
best known residents of the city. Be
fore the Chicago convention Mr.. Pack.
ard was a strong Republican, and very
anxious to see Judge Gresham nomina-
ted. ''''
Gordon B. Horton, Republican, and
leather merchant in tile Ninth ward
Brooklyn, will resign from his ward as
sociation at the next meeting because
OF ms desire to support Cleveland.
but | am not Democrat" he said,
nor a free trader, but l believe the
Democracy will modify the tariff in the
best way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-08-09
has lost but but little of his power in
the labor ranks.

has lost but but little of his power in
the labor ranks.
New YORK, August 6.-[Special. +
Robt Garrett, of the Baltimore Il Ohio
railroad, IS at the Brevoort House in
this city, and very sick. He is reported
insane.
LONDON, Aug. 6.-The Empress Vic
toria, OF Germany, will visit Scotland
this autumn. Great preparations are
being made for her reception.
New YORK, Aug 6.-[SpeciaI.) I'm a
drunken quarrel on Grand street ferry
wharf today, Christian Schneider fatal
ly cut John and Thomas Campbell. He
was arrested.
CINCINNATI, Aug. Especial. The
dissatisfied stockholders in the Cincin-
natl National Bank will hold a meeting
10 condemn President Alters for his ac-
tion III liquidating and winding up the
bank.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-ISpecial. T.
This morning the Senate COmittee, now
iaboring with tariff bill, was ordered
to enquire into the truth of report that
there is a pool in cotton bagging man
ufacturers, and if true, to recommend
suitable legislation.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-[Special. Hon.
r. H. Cowdry, the UniOn-LabOr candi-
date f9r President denies there is any
coalition of his party with the United
Labor party. Said lie had heard out
side talk of it, but he would not with
draw.