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The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
AN OPEN LETTER.

To the voters of St Francis County:
 As will not have time to see many of you in person take this mode of a few remarks,
 was born and raised a farmer dem. ocrat, educated for the law, and foI twenty-three years have pursued both Ny love is with my acres-my interests and tenderest sympathies with the farmers.
 For twenty-five years farmers have paid the millionaire manufacturers of the east bonus of fifty per cent on all clothing they have worn, on every im- plement they have used, on every arti- cle of household goods consumed, on the rails on which their produce is carried to market-a tax they could neither see or count; all the more onerous be- cause of it's insidiousness, anomalous in the fact that five-sixths of the voters pay this bonus to favored enriched one-sixth.
 The extension and assumption of fed eral jurisdiction ought to be checked and returned to democratic land marks. Silver was demonetized in the interest of the bond-holders, and the money kings of the east, ought to be restored, and enough silver and gold certificates issued to afford plenty and cheap mon- ey to develop this country.
 Timely and adequate appropriations ought to be made to improve the Mis- sissippi river and it's tributaries. Of all things in congress in which this state is interested, especially this dis trict, this is the most vital. At the foot of every bend in the Mississippi river, where the curve is abrupt, a sand-bar forms from twenty to thirty feet above the general bed of the river. It has been proven by means thorough ly tested that the bend may be made uniform, the sand-bar secured out and carried by the river into the Gulf ofl Mexico. This work, with the levees built to secure steady uniform cur rent, means protection from overAows to the entire district. It means the reclamation and cultivation of our rich valley. It means intelligent, profitable farming where mosquitoes, gnats and malaria now have possession. It means exemption from buffalo gnats, and with like work in St. Francis, L'Anguile, White and Arkansas rivers, cheap water transportation. It means Liver pool ships loading cotton at Helena, Cairo, Memphis and Arkansas City the greater part of the year. It means a home market where farmers can sell and see their cotton weighed. Think of it, and see how much more it means.
 Farmers your grievances are my grievances. If elected to congress, you will have a representative who knows how to work-knows your wants. Who by education and training, will be able to maintain your rights. Whose ener- gies will be devoted to home work in stead of fisheries, foreign treaties, and the like.
 Very respectfully.
 RoBr. E. CRAIG.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

From what we learn of the character of the canvass now going on, several of the candidates are .boasting of what they have Nenc, and several others are profuse in promises of what they will do, while Col. Fishback, who is refined and eultuied gentleman, and believes it to be in bad taste to tell what he has done; says nothing of his deeds.
 We propose to tell the-people of Ar kansas something of his record. and why is it that those who know him best always give him their enthusiastic sup port. He has never been beaten in this part of the state for anything.
 1. He was appointed in 1865 treasury agent, by Andrew Johnson. He refused to accept tlie-position until he was told that by doing SO he could save the peo- pie of South Arkansas at least twenty millions Of property.
 It was the duty of that officer to seize the property of any man who had not taken the oath of allegiance. Nobody had taken it because nobody was auth orized to administer it. The treasury agent received large commission for seizing and confiscating, amounting to nearly million upon the twenty mil lions.
 He accepted, and privately sent word to friends all over the South to have the people take the oath while he was in office and saved their property. They did take it and save tleast twenty millions, while he could have made nearly million by simply executing the law. But he was the peoples freind. and the records Of this county shoM that he left that office poor man.
 2. During reconstruction no man in Arkansas was more active or more effi- cient in his war upon the radical regime.
 3. When the people got the govern ment back in their hands, in 1874, he was elected to the constitutional con- yention and was the author of the most valuable provision of that instrument, by which the people have been saved millions more, indirectly.-
 4. During that convention. he intro duced a resolution with mastery his toric preamble, giving the reasons why the constitution should prohibit the pay mept of the fraudulent bonds of the state. But as we were not 'sout of the woods the convention thought We had better let that alone. Afterwards, when we were tout of the woods,n as mem- Der of the general assembly he intro duced the "Fishback Amendment, and after ten years fight against large odds. and after three campaigns of the state, at an expense of more than a thousand dollars to himself, he finally succeeded in getting the amendment adopted. by which he saved fifteen mil lions more.
 8. He WAS the author of the bill ln 1885 by which the taxes were reduced from ' to mills
 6. He was the author of the resolution and open letter by which forcing the Iron Mountain railroad to pay s2o0,o0oo back taxes to the state and counties and cities, to which they were due.
 Let those other candidates show one tenth of this good to the state.
 Is it any wonder that Senator Berry should say in public speech that no man. has done more for Arkansas ana received less'a than Col. Fishback.
 1.-the people 0f Arkansas wish to en courage their public servants in good work, they now have the opportunity.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
10 Year. wssh Rheu,nas,.m.

NEWTON, N. O., June p, 1887. Gentlemen-f am pleasured in say ing 1 have been a great sufferer of rheumatism for ten years, and l have| exhausted almost every known remedy| without relief. was told to try E. E. B., which did after long procrastina- tion. and with the experience of threeI bottles l am almost healthy man. take it as part of my duty to make known your wonderful blood purifierl to suffering humanity, and respect fully ask you to mail me one of your books of wonders. Respectfully,
 w. l. MOREIIEAD.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
l2Yenrs Amicied.

BLUFFToN, IND, February 6, 1887. I have been afiiicted with blood |poison for twelve years. Have used prescription from physicians offered me during that period. Through the druggist, W. A. Gutelius, 1 procured one bottle of B. B. B., and since have used three bottles, and am satisfied it has done me more good than anything I ever used. am almost well, and am sure that within two or three weeks l will be perfectly well, after twelve years suffering intensely. Write Tor address Jos. FKISr,
 Baker and Confectioner. Wells Co.,, Ind.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
The Best Purifier Made.
DAMASCUS. GA, June

DAMASCUS, GA, June 29, 1887. I have suffered with catarrh for about four years. and after using four bottles of Botanic Blood Balm I had my general health greatly improved, and if could keep out of the bad weather I would be cured. I believe it is the best purifier made.
 Very respectfully.
 l.. w. THOMPBON.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
IMPURE BLOOD.
A Case m Florida Cured by
 B. ID. R.

EvERLYN, (near Brunswick, GA,
 May 27, 1887. 1 My blood had been impure for al number of years. I broke out in ugly sores over my head and body, and II could get nothing to heal them orI purify my blood tthougb 1 tried other so-called medicinesl until I found that most valuable medicine Botanic Blood Balm B. B. B. I have been using itl for nearly year, and in that timeI have taken about dozen bottles, and feel that I am nearly cured; theI sores on my head and body all healed. My health is good. and can eat any thing desire. Yours respectfully,
 EDWARD GLOVER.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Ils Use fos Kidneys.

JEsUP, GA, May %, 1887. I have been suffering from kidney disease for q month past, and the pain in my back was very severe. My occu- patton req sires good deal of writing at night, and 1 suffered all the time. | saw one man who said he was cured by using Botanic Blood Balm B. B.. E. and l commenced using it, and the pain IS great deal less. have only used two bottles and believe it will eff feet a cure by the use of few more bottles. Yours respectfully,
 J. E, COLEMAN.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
splendid for . aprlmg .rouic.

RLINGToN, GA, June 90 1887. I suffered with malarial blood poi
 son more or less all the time, and the |only medicine that did me any good is B. B. E. It is undoubtedly the best blood medicine made, and for this |malarial country should be used by every one in the spring of the year, and las good in summer, fall and winter as Ia tonic and blood purifier.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
A WORD IN SEASON.

Ey f w he a ell knn ane dcdna bcd remedy
 nssuer h B B B of If have uak y you're to try rg dvs
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
To the voters of the lst Judicial Circuit

TO the VUttl5 Ut tHe Ist JuuIcIdI CIICtIlt.
 FELLOW CfTIZES:-I am a Candidate for reelection to tine office of Prosecut- iae. Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, subject. to the action of the democratic nominating convention. At tention to. the duties of the office will necessarily prevent me from meeting many of you prior to the 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 duties of the office, am
 Very respectfully,
 .S. BRUNDIDGE, JR.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Grves Better satisfae1ieu.
CAprz Ky .Julv a

CADIz, KY, July 6. 1887. Please send me one box Blood Balm Catarrh Snuff by return mail, as one of my customers is taking B. B. B. for catarrh and wants box of the snuff. E. B. B. gives better satisfaction than anH medicine ever sold. l have sold ten dozen in the last ten weeks. and it gives good satisfaction. If | don't re- init all right for snuff write me.
 Yours,
 W N BRANDON.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Frouu, a Druggist.

PALATKA, FLA. May 3I, 1887.
 The demand for Botanic Blood Balm B. B. B.) is such that l now buy in half gross lots, and I unhesitatingly say that my customers are all well pleased. R. KKRsTKINe.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

]. TIE Democraticparty must concen- 'trate its forces to srch strength as to be able to beat the Republicans, inde- .Iendeat of he Independents. While webelieye a majority Of the Indepen- dents will vote the old ticket, yet there ;re some. who will not, and their strength can not be estimated, if their strength be considerable, they draw it rom. our party, and the Republicans See it, aud will come ott on the eve Of election with their candidates. Are we going to turn over. the reigns of goyerament into the hands of the par tarty who governed this state until fs7c. Probably some of you remember the days of reconstruction. Well, ii you do, just think of it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

"KENTUcKY NAN, the chromo spook medium,n is how they style Miss De Bar the spiritual printer, in New York
 She is in iail. now.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

.IDoAN car what'it cost, fetch what I ordered, and brung it quick cost a darky ss50 in Chicago restaurant, against which he kicked and recovered S25 damages:.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Eor A.sesaer.

We are authorized to announce MT. PA. McCullars,iss 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., 1888-05-05
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mr. A. c. Wood as a candidate for re-elec- tion to the office of Treasurer of St. Francis county, subject to the action of the democratic party,
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

TIE entries for the great presiden- .tial Derby at Chicago, are getting nu- merous. A state that hasn't got at least one candidate for the, republican nomipation ,linI worth much.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Is Consum rtion incar.bIe9

Read the following: Mir. c. H. Mor- ris, of Newark. Ark, says: Was down with Abcess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began talk ing Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con sumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made.."
 Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had it not been for Dr. King $ New Discovery for Consumption I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health.n Try it. Sample bottle free at C.sF. Hinton's Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

PIE people of Mississippi are becom- ing alarmed at the destrnetion of the forests, and the Grenada Sentinel pre- diets that ill d.. few years South Missis- sippf will not be fit for sheep cote.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR GOVERNOR.

WE are authorized to announce JOHN G..FLETCHER as candi- date for Governor of Arkansas, subject to the eaetion of the Democratic State Convention.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05


 WHENEVER you see man sitting on abeer keg in front of an office, or on the crfrbstone discassng religious creeds or the ;state debt, you may set him down as lazy galoot that has q grassy crgpsor no crop at all. The TIMES considers. it a duty to remind the lazy public that it will occasionally "speak'out in MeeVn' about their GUS sedness. It honors the brave and in. dnstrious men and women all over the land, but has an everlasting aversion to the oyes-crop of ~nincompoops that spring up.iike dog fennel and get in ! everybody's way.-ICopyrighted from the patent sermon of the Forrest City TIMES.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

SAM SMALL, side partner of sam Jones, has fallen from grace. It is Stated that he. is about to start news paper in Washington. Better stick to the showbusinsss Sam, there's m1e . money in it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Electric Bitter,

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not ex- ist and it is guaranteed to do all that IS claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure tlood.--Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malariai fevers.-For cure of Headache Constipation and Indigestion try Elecs tric d3itters-Entire satisfaction guar anteed, or money. refunded.-Price 50 cts. and $l.00 per bottle at c. F. Hnton's Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

IN Hickman county Kentucky, petit larceny is made punishable by lashes or the bare back Sure cure.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
A PFeacher Curo0 of DJopoV.
MICcosUxEE, FLA, July Q, l611.

HIccoeUxK1, FLA, July Q, 1e90.
 1 have been sufferer fr0m lndfGdo. tion and dyspepsia for . long tjmo, 0no have tried many remedies, 6uS un2N [ was induced by my friends Co try yOur B. B. B. recelved no reliee; but snoo using 1t have found more relief and comfort than from any other troetmsnt 1 have used. Hoping y0u will for- ward to my addreeS your 1iftle 12-poGo book for prescription, and slso ovi- dence of cuEe1. Send e oaxIlout 6aoo.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

RoBT. VAN BRuNT, a member of the Salvation. Army was hanged in War saw, Few York, April 18th, for may der. He attributed much of his trouble to that organization, the members of which were not as orderly as should be He said the mode of life and behaviour was.demoalizmg. What theme this would be for some of our ministers. We never put much faith in their so- called religious monkey shows and sen sational howlers, preferring to keep in the well-beateh path, that our'feet tot tied iii. during childhood.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

THE Wheel organs throughout Ten nessee are eets,iring the organization for allowing, politics to enter the order, aud predict sn early turning up Of it's toes,'' under the ma,sipulations of political wire pullcrs.-
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

Tug beer strikers threaten to go over to the prohibition party.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
I've Dsssles Curs 1heunnn-

DoU0Hr0M, Ark, Jul,o {, 1ooJ. [ cheerfully state the folloWing fneoD In regard to the use Of your nledlc1no in my family: Ny llttle eoa, l4 ypoD of age, suffered fruni m oc1to attook Of rhehmatism, eaus6d by undoo o1e Posurs and chill!ng q | tss oleoa ! Cd and purchased one bottls q Uo1r erief C Bro. Preacott, Ark. n obooe one month, after using thie b0etle, sho became 90 much better that I oot thp second bottle. which ig nov boink used, and niy son is nearly well, and I think by moving him tO . cooler oumr mer climate (Which l vill do) o41 continuing its use peFfect c9ie VII be effected. I considor 3. U 1T q most excellent blood puriGeg,
 CuAg. H. I11uo !.
 B. B. Asent, BoogAtae, All.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

ROBERT BONNER, proprietor of the New York Ledger is probably the wea!thiest man in the world, but tue bulk of his fortune is-locked up in his collection of copyrighted manuscript, the. value in the future being incalcu- 'labie.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

HE Tailors Giaon in New York have struck u heavy blow to swelldom. Recognizing the great difficulty ill col aecting bills they have resolved to eil- . force q cash system for clothes. The dudes will go-to seed now.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

TIE republicans want five hours, for ten days to discuss the. tariff on their side, objecting to aisht sessions, owing to the slim attendance. It would save heap of time and waste of paper, if
 their time was limited to night ses- sions, nobody cares about the speeches.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

IF half the stories told about the un- hnshfng corruption of voters at the last Rhode Island election are untrue, Mir. Sherman, Ingalls and others had better turn their attention .porthward and raise their demand for a. flair comet and full yote.'' The market for votes in Little Rltody opened at 8, ad- yanced to s7, and closed at slO, and were openly bought aud sold. |.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Great Demand

Oakland City, Ind. Sept. 27 lSse. c. c. c. Certain Chill Cure'' is meeting with greater demand than ev- CT at present. 1 have been selling 1t on a guarantee to break ehills, with privi- lege in case of failure, of customer re- - " t ..rfy, -, turned.
 Yours truly. IRA LU TIES, druggist.
 Sold by II. Evans x Co
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Buekien's Arnies salse. 

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and posi- tiyely cures piles. or no pay required. II B guaranteed to give perfect satis- cents per box. For sale Dy (. F. Hin- ton.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05
Remarkable SheW1ng fsP .. B. .. Agalnas Olher 1onno-
PUTNAM O., ApFn ., loo7.


 PUTNAM O., Aprl1 q, 1oo7. lyenrs with an itchine and hugn1aR o1 lover my fsce and body. to0k oIIk1- lecn b0teJes Of oae blood modie1no onA Iit did mo no good. I commenco1 luGt January to use D. B. B., and alear Iusing hve botties ! felt bstoee nn1 lstOuter tbaE have In thirty yeou. M health is 0ettek and \ Woigk non thn1 IT ever did. HN AchtnS has uoGflY lccased: and ! n ccen9e6e that fsv entirely. an sixty-two ysefS e11. land can now do good dayAs Work n lmy 6eld. consider it tho oogt moal- Icine have ever seen, for it eottaiuly laid me moro good than all tho I'll. lcine 1 have ever taken. I hnd, n au. nearly ! hundred ri1lneg on m -fnco. meek and body. JAa PuKn1Hou.
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

Send for Book of Wonders free to all. Address,
The Forrest City times., 1888-05-05

BLOOD BALM COMPANY, Ar1AErA, ono.erA. '
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

This protective idea is u good thing
in a community. There is nothing SD
absurd as our merchants handling
Utah and Denver honey. or rs citizens
sending money to New York or Chica-
go for cheap John goods. II is mutual
help that builds mp u country. IT you
want II paper don't send your printing
to the job houses of the east. We are
Il bond holder. with set-in bosom to
our pants ard wash bill longer than
report of the county commissioners.
We want to continue this high living.
at the same time we want to keep up
4 few expensive habits we have. such
rs paying 10 per cent annually on what
we owe and buy cob pipe. We can
do a few things, but one we can't do is
to run without patronage. There are
a few that cut us because We don't get
up aud howl at somebody. We are
working for the country and not
against its citizens. But. we will be
plain, this country will go to sheol un-
less the people take more interest in it
and less solicitude for other counties.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

The dry c,ld weather of the early winter
months is productive of great deal Of Group
among children. Mothers should be on the
lockout for it, and be prepared to arrest it
as soon rs the first symptoms appear. True
Group never comes without a warning; day
or two berare the attack the child becomes
ioarse and that symptom is soon followed by
u peculiar, rough cough. If Chamberlain's Is
Cough Remedy is given as soon as this
hoarseness or cough appears, all danger and
anxiety NAV he avoided; it has never failed,
eyen in the most severe cases. There il no
danger IN giving the Remedy for it contains
no injurious substance. For sale by Latham
A Williams
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

A Cure for Diarrhoea.-Mr. J. A. Burnison
of Colburg, Montgomery Co., Ia. has found
out how he can cure any case Of diarrhoea.
Two of his chilnIen had diarrhoea for about
six weeks he tried four different kinds ofpat-
ent medicines without benefit, gut he finally
got hold of bottle of Chsmberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he
SAYS completely cured them, and is confident
it will cure any case when the plainly printed
directions are followed. Sold by Latham q
Williams
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

All the same, Chatfeld promised
eis help on our bridge. But we suppose
shat some will begin to kick to get ii
located at some frog pond wharf or
1inskrat slide. The bridge is what we
want. Wake up; throw some cold
water in your face and get to work.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

AS far ,.s can be learned, Harrlson
carried New York by from 5000 to
10000 plurality. He has at present.
counting all the states carried by him.
233 electoral votes. with West Virginia
yet to hear from. If he cerries West
Virginia his vote will be 239.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

We have heard it remarked that we
were favoring the Republican party.
just because We did some work and got
a.:ia for the same by the Republicans
.ut Inns place.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

Something will drop in the early
spring. Railroad surveys are being
Snade down the canon and across the
range from Ruby. and Delta has the
Key If anyone will use it.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

We ought to have a bridge. water
works and the experimental farm. but
we will bet our old hat against nothing
that we don't get either, Why? Be-
cause it takes rustling to get it.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

Watches. Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
ware and everything kept in Grst-
class jewelry store can be found at the
Montrose Watclimakpr's. Tie special
ty is line engraving and watclrwork.
Reynolds, the Matchmaker.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13
To the Public,

the farmers and others wanting ceal
that he is again at work and ready to
furnish them in any quantity. Coal at
the bank $3.50 per ton, delivered in
town 5000 per ton.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13
Look Here.

The crayon portrait of McGranafan
& Butter took the prize at the fair
The prices and goods have taken first
premium from first to last. Call and
examine for yourself.
The Delta independent., 1888-11-13

The day will come, if somebody in
vites it real cordially. when Delta
county will be Il manufacturing and
1ruit.preserving center.