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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
State Convention.
Hon. J. P. Eagle, of LOnOke,
 Our Next Governor.

GFor the accommodation of our readers who arc cut of the reach of the daily press, we reprint the clos ing proceedings of our State con vention. clipped from the Demo- crat of Tucsday.]
 Pending roll call on the 18th ballot the convention adjourned at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, to meet at 8 o'clock last night. Half an hour after the adjournment the rumor became current that Hon. Wm. NJ. Fishback would withdraw sometime during the evening. It was quito evident when the conven- ton was called to order that m inn portant event was about to trans- pro, and when it was announced that the secretary would read commun cation the crowd held its breath Tn expectancy. The follow ing was then read to the conven- tion:
 To tho President and members of
 the Democratic Convention of the
 State eff Arkansas:
 GrNTLEMEN-This is crucial year in the history of democratic institu- tIons. For the first time in nearly half a century we havo president who has had the courage to enter a political contest upon an issue that involves the very life of free gov. ernment. So divided are tho peo- pie of this country in their views upon this great issue, no power of human ken can foresee the result of the coming presidential contest. This long and bitter contest over mere men, any one of whom would make a good governor, can only serve to engender spirit of faction in our ranks, emasculate our ener- gies and lesssn ourmajorities, thus discouraging our friends in doubt ful States that need and ought 10 have whatever help we can tender to them.
 Accordingly, although my first and second choices combined give me greater strength, if only exer- ted, than any other candidate, and although I am satisfied that I am the choice of the majority of the people of ArKansas, yet l will not consent to continue Q struggle so disastrous to the public good.
 Nor will be party to the out rage upon the people of the State involved in an attempt to manufac. ture . governor under the name of a "dark horse." who has not been before the people to afford them an opportunity of expressing their wishes as to his nomination.
 Therefore, in the interest of har- mony, in the interest of democra. cy, in the interest of that more portentous contest of the ensuing autumn, 1 hereby respectfully, but internationally withdraw my name from before your honorable body as . candidate.
 To those friends who have gwen me their support in accordance with the wishes of their constituents, l extend my sincere thanks.
 Respectfully,
 W. M. FlsHBAcK.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

The following from . Ledger cogres- pOndent is just about as near facts As one might desire to rec Twelve years ago the democracy found this stnto ruined and plundercd by republican misrule; a treasury with S48 in 1t, and debt of 5,OO0, 900 contracted, and without credit. The democracy has paid $lOO00, 900 of the debt; built one of the finest insane asylums In tho United States; built deaf n1ute insti- ute; built college for the blind; ere ated healthy and thriving freq soh0ol system, and now has in the treasury over $25O. 900, and all this d0ne In twelve or thirteen years. Yes, the do- mocracy is playing the devil generally, but the people prefer 1t to some untriod broken down republican oflice-seekers. Nashville News.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

!" The Emperor Frederick has issued an imperial royal decree ordering that in future the Russian military order of St. George and the Austrian order of Theresa are to be worn by the German knight of either order before any Prus- sian civil orders or medals. It is pre- sumed that the Car will acknowledge this courtesy by revoking his recent ukase, which commanded that all Rus sian orders and medals should rank above any foreign decorations what ever"
 We have been sorely troubled about this little matter for some time, and we breathe very large sized sigh of relief. We do, indeed.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
The Verdict unaaimou.

W. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes- tiiies: "I can recommend Electric Bit ters as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief in every case. One man took six bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bellville, Ohio afiirms: ''The best sell ing medicine 1 have ever handled in my 20 years expeaience, is Electric Bitters.n Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that the yer dict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid neys or blood. Only a half dollar a bottle at c. +. Hinton's Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
Its Use For Kidneys.

JEsUP, GA, May 26, 1887. l have been suffering from kidney disease for month past. and the pain in my back was very severe. My occu- patton requires good deal of writing at night and suffered all the time. l saw one man who said he was cured by Botanic Blood Balm, lB B B) and 1 commenced using it, and the pain is a great deal less. 1 have only used two bottles and believe it will effect cure by the use of few more bottles. Yours respectfully.
 J. E. COLEMAN.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

Heretofore we have been under the impression that Philadelphia was some what of religious town. The start ling announcement now comes that forty thousand of her citizens recently attended a Sunday baseball game. St. Louis has been considered sinner city, but she recently closed her saloons, for at least one Sunday. Puritanism seems to be swapping localities during these approaching summer days. It's fact brethren, and we are pining for an ex- planation.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

 Notice is hereby given thst I will b, ing places and times, for the purpooo of Francis County, Arkansas, for ths yer 1888, to-wit:
 whsatIsy township, at whsat'sy. Goodwin township, at Goodwin, Juno 8, g.
 Prairie township, at Palestine, June II, l2.
 L'Anguille township, at Bible Unio0 Church, June IS, 14. Tilico township, at Caldwell store, Tilico township, at Colt Station, June 16 IS.
 Johnson township, at Mrs. Vital Lesca's store, June l0. Johnson township, 1t LattiuOur school house, June 90, 2l. Franks township, at Milbrook, June p, B.
 Franks township, at Yocona church, June B. , Franks Franks, township; ynsA E near Linden t A. Blacktish township, at Fifteen Nile Bayou church, June 27. Old Garland township. at J. F. Franks $ Co.'s store, June g. Griggs township, 1t Widners church, July 2.
 Grigg township, at Burnt Cane school-house, July 2. Madison township, at Madison, July 5.
 Madison township, at Forrest City, July 6 to 21.
 All persons are required to meet ohe assessor in the township in which t1Gy reside, or they are subject to . delku- quent penalty. They arc also rcquired to list all the property they own t1e first Monday in June, 1888.
 F. A McCuLLARs,
 Assessor.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

AN eastern paper wants to know why a bottle catsup, when it explodes, will sprinkle everything on the table except the meat. We don't know-fact IS, most of the catsup made these days don't have enough life in it" to bust. We don't like to bother our head with these conundrums, anyway ana we wish the press would cease to pub fish them. A democratic President IS what we are laboring now to elect, and early in November we expect to score a big white mark to our credit Tn this line, and will receive, if it is offered, a split bottom chair to take the place of our inverted nail keg, when IS very uncomfortable.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

SEVENTEEN thousand merchants signed petition to hold mass meet ing in New York to endorse Mayor IIewitt's action in allowing none but American flags to float above public buildings. Mayor Hewitt is right, and you can set us down as opposed to the floating of the rampant lion and double clawed buzzard in any part of this country.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
Notic. se ssocknou.l.ru.

Nohco Is hereby given that the second annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank of eastern Ark. ansas will be held in the bank building on Thursday Juno l4th 1888, between tho houYs of 10 o'clock .. m. and 2 o'clock p. m., to elect n board of directors for tho ensuing year. A full attendance .is desired.
 CHAs. H. SAKDEas, Cashisr.
 May 22d, 1888. 4t
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

IT is claimed, and we presume it is true, that New York's electoral vote has not, for the past twenty-four years, been cast for the same party twice in succession. This is put forth as kind of consolation to the her side, of course. But a heartless democratic exchange stands up and says that rec ords don't amount to anything where Cleveland comes alOpr
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

Now a man named Dana wants his pay for assisting in the capture of J.. Wilkes Booth. In cleaning the gut ters in New Orleans, man found a silver spoon which had evidently lain there since 1863. Now if the govern memt pays Dana, we may look for a suit to be brought by Gen. Butler for his long lost property. The man who found the spoon should have kept his mouth shut. A fools tongue will al- ways give him away. however.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

From at one time being a power in democratic politics, the New York Sun has descended to the level of puerile ward" paper, hardly fit to be handled, much less read, by decent democrats It is remarkably strange that poor old Mir. Dana can't see that his days of use fitness are gone. However, it is hard lesson to learn, and the editor of the Sun has plenty of company in his deter imitation not to learn it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

AS specimen of oratory the Rev. Sam Steel's speech before the North ern Methodist church was all that could have been expected from Munsey. But Sam said more than was necessary. From his language we don't think Sam is as familiar with the causes that brought about the separation of the churches as he ought to be. We take much of his speech as cringing, how ever beautiful the language used.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

The Missouri Republican, which has recently changed it's name to the more appropriate one of St. Louis Republic, will lose nothing by the change. It is a thorough newspaper and we rejoice to note it's success.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

We read dispatches almost daily giv- ing the condition of Jay Gould's stom- ach. 1t is tiresome bushes and we hope the press will stop saying any thing about Gould's stomach, or liver either, as we don't care continental whether either one of these organs are In their normal or abnormal condition.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

TIE official celebration of Queen Vic toria's sixty ninth birthday took place in the United Kingdom Saturday last, June 2d.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
wheu :. rsep AdvertlsI.r.

When every man has become % thor 0ughly creature of habit he will cef- tainly buy this year where he bought last year.
 When younger and fresher and spunkier concerns in your lines cease starting up and using the newnpapors in telling the people how much better they can do for them than you can.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

THE New Orleans States says that with the aid of the shovel and broom. the good people of that city have deter mined to make that city what nature intended it to be "A mecca of health and social attractiveness.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

TRINITY church, New York, was fined sl.0Oo for importing a minister from England. Rather an extraordi- proceeding, but the law is here and it seems to us that the church ought to be the "willingest" of all violators of law to pay the penalty.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

TIE corner stone of the great Cath. olic University at Washington City was laid last week with great pomp and ceremony. This building is inten ded to eclipse all efforts of modern archi- lecture.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

Two or three letters of withdrawal are now in order from John Sherman. They would doubtless help his prospects wonderfully, but John don't want to take such chance as that-no he dontl
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
Pure Blood !. of Prleeless value,

The Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta. Ga, MY DEAR SIR-I have, for sometime past. used E B E as purifier of the blood, and to build up the system gen. erally. and consider it without excep- tion the finest remedy of the kind in the market.
 Yours with best wishes
 ARTHUR G. LEWIS.
 Editor Southern Society.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

In his organization of third party Tn Georgia, we hope the Rev. Samuel small will not find it necessary to ''stuff the ballot boxes," as such course, even py Sammie, might look a little bad.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

THE papers are filled with daily bull letins of the temperature and pulse beats of notable sick men, who are nev- CT missed after they are gone. Their places are filled, and the world still wags on.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

GERMANY is now getting a little taste of strikes, and the strikers sing the "Marseilles Hymn" during their dem- onstrations. This makes the average German policeman mad.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

The evidence of certain defeat has at last made MT. Blaine reluctantly come down. If we hadn't seen it we would not have believed it.''
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

HE assembly of Presbyterians at hiiadelphia, have passed resolution aenylng church membership to liquor aeaiers. War and politics separated 'us northern and southern branches of u fresbyteIians, and it seems to us 'aat denying membership to sinners,
 apt to widen the breach. as our .actcaes here welcome al to their pro 'eet,ng folds.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
lsachlea.s Arnlsa salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblaine, corns and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay roqutrod. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction, or money refunded. PrIce 26 cents per box. For sale by .. F. Him knu
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
For Land Commissioner, PAUL M. COBBS,
 of St, Francis.

The Hughes delegates, like some of the colored troops of the late war, ''fit nobly," but they failed to get there all the same.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

WE offer an exquisitely boun1 vol m o' patent office reports, as prize for .ne best poem, descriptive of the beau aes Of the two gullies in the business portion of Forrest City-no rejected MSS. returned.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

FELLOW CrTIZEN:-I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Prosecut- ing Attorney for the First Judicm 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 conventions; but assuring you of my appreciation of your former SUD- mort and promising, if reelected. a faithful and impartial discharge of the duties of the office, I am
 Very respectfully,
 $. BRUNDIDGE, JR.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

A lot of poor, deluded negroes have recently sailed from Florida for Liberia. They will find out when too late that it is much easier matter to go to that delectable locality than it is to return. The parties who are inducing the ne- groes to go there remind us of the Yan- kee soldier, who, just after the war, gave darkey certificate" for his forty-acres-and-a-mule, charging him S4 p therefor. The certificate" read thus: This is to certify that I have swindled this d--d fool nigger out of S4 25." It is precisely the same pro- gramme, with a worse finale.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

THE Senator has decided by vote of 2s to p not to consider the fisheries treaty in open session. The smell would be too fishy for the public nos trils.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

SINCE the emancipation of slaves in Brazil, the priests are putting g in over time in legalizing the broomstick mar riages under the old regime.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

THE bridge at Memphis has met another obstacle in its way. The river clique" are putting barrels of money in its way as stumbling blocks.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
Pvblee rxsuIvee1ee

Notice is hereby given that there will be . public examination q white teachers at the public school house in Forrest City on Wednesday, June 90, 1888.
 It is desired that all licensed teach CTS as well as applicants, attend.
 s. N. BLALOCK,
 County Examiner.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

THE republicans of Tennessee are in favor of W. K. Moore, of Memphis, for second place on their national tick ct. Could not find better man, we think.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09


 Farmers should learn to submit their occupation to the same rules that gov ern all successful commercial matters. The merchant keeps books-so should the farmer. Every item of outlay and expense should be recorded and cor rect balance shown when the harvest is gathered. The farmer is king over all the productive resources of the nation. Out of the soil springs the life-giving power and impetus which gives vigor and value to all great enterprises in other fields. The soil is the true source the ground work and the fountain head of wealth. The soil is the mother of all progress, and its culture the noblest of all work. It is one of the great misfortunes of the South that our people are not educated to the point of a prudent and systematic development of our almost limitless resources. We farm at random-we work for the day and the hour, in place of applying the highest principles of business to the best and most independent of all trades. It is pleasant to note the marked i'm provement developed in the last few years. To the close observer of the changing events the signs of progress and improvement are encouraging. But we have yet very much to learn. We do not fully comprehend and grasp the full value of the resources at our con- mand. A true independence through the avenues of labor comes often very slowly, but the "laborer is worthy of his hire," and the end is sure if the means be used in judgment. There are numbers of men living in Arkansas to- day in vigorous health, who can recall the time when the State was compar- ative wilderness, and gave but little outward promise of her exalted position to-day. The State is the just pride of her citizens, and her products the sur prise and admiration of all who become familiar with her resources. She has scarcely taken the primal steps to grasp the possible future wealth that lies in easy reach. Our lands are the richest and most productive in variety of growth, in the world. Our lands are wcalth-our soil is progress-and judi cious, systematic and industrious de- velopment is the secret power that will keep in motion the steady growth to fu- ture greatness. Let the farmer learn to keep books, as beginning.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

Cor. W. R. Morrison knows good thing when he sees it. He will stick to the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Mir. PA. McCullars as 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., 1888-06-09
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mir A. c. Wood as 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., 1888-06-09
An important Announcement.
New York. May $. 1888

New fOrk, May 5, 1S6S.
 Gentlemen: I feel in duty bound to you, as well as to all sufferers by rlieu- matism, to write you my experience with this terrible disease, and the use of Swift's Specific, hoping that these words will be beneficial to those who sufferas did.
 About six weeks ago, while at busi- ness, was suddenly attacked with ex- cruciating pains in my feet, knees and hands. So severe the attack that took my bed immediately. and in two or three days my joints were swollen to almost double their natural size, and sleep was driven from me. After suff- ering the most excruciating pain for a week, using liniments and various oth- CT remedies, friend who sympathized with my helpless condition said to me:
 Why don't you get Swift's Specific and use itY l will guarantee cure, and if 1t does not the medicine shall cost you nothing"
 l at once secured the s s s and af- ter using it the first day, had quiet night and refreshing sleep. In week l felt greatley qenefitted. In three weeks could sit up and walk about the room, and after using six bottles I was out and able to go to business. Since then have been regularly at my post of duty, and stand on my feet from nine to ten hours day, and am entire ly free from pain. These are the plain and simple facts in my case, and I will cheerfully answer all inquiries relative thereto, either in person or by mail. THOMAS MARKILLIE, II W. 18th street, New York City. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, Drawer Atlanta Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
w I N ES:
Asssssor,s Notice,

Fort, Sherry, Scuppernong. Catawha. Black berry, Mish, and other kinda.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09

Look at my face and my hands--not a
 Pimple,
 Such as you saw there some time ago. See my fresh cheeks, and I'm getting a
 dimple,
 I don't look at all like used to, I
 know. My face was all blotches-complexion
 like tallow;
 No wonder they thought me and
 called me fright; No one need have pimples and skin
 gray and sallow, If she'll take what took, ev'ry morn,
 noon. and night. 1 asked the delighted young woman what she referred to, and she answered, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It is the best beautifier Tn the world, because it puri6es the blood, and pure blood gives good health, and good health is always beautiful. $500 reward offered for an incurable case by the proprietors of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-09
\. ". WINTHROP

snll oS vop. wsus pulI tlNG e
 Fine Cigars. Tobacc0s, Red-Hot Cf- der, Cider Cocktails, Hard and Sweet Cider, Lemonades and all ktnds q Summer drinks.
 Royal Champagne Cider, Aromatic Ginger Ale, English Club Soda, Birch Beer, Buffalo Mead, Lemon Soda and Soda Waters.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-17
Tried to Force Her to Marry.

Annie Hoepfner a pretty, light-hair-
ed girl but 16 years old, has appealed
to the Camden police authorities to
protect her from Frank Gerwen, who
persists in attempting to force her to
marry him against her will. The girl
told the authorities that her father
was urging Gerwen on in. his suit,
She lived with her father, at 913 Pine
street, until about two weeks ago.
Gerwen came to the house to board
last January and at once became per-
sistent in his attentions to her She
did not like him and told him so re-
peatedly.
Annie says her father endeavored tc
force her to marry Gerwen, who is al
most twice as old as she is, so she lefI
the house and engaged herself as la
dy's maid On one occasion few
days ago Gerwen met her and abused
her so harshly when she again refused
to marry him that she had him arrest
ed and he was fined by q magistrate
The girl says she is afraid to 60 ON the
street for fear of Gerwen and sht
wanted the police to protect her
Philadelphia Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-05-17
WARMERS SAFE CURE.

In the ruins were found the bodies Of
Mr.. McMahon and George Streets, a
farm hand, the only occupants. 1t is
believed they were murdered and the
house set on fire.
Charles A. Bachman, steward of the
English ship Brussels, convicted at
San Francisco for setting fire to the
ship while the crew were aboard, has
been sentenced to thirty-fve years
imprisonment. His accomplice, Cock.
ey, the mate, who pleaded guilty will
be sentenced tomorrow.
The annual convention OF Southern
Baptists, embracing all the churches
of that communion in the old slave
States, meets to-day at Richmond,
Va. A thousand delegates are ex-
pected. Many Of them will also at.
tend the Northern Baptist Conven.
tion, which begins at Washington
next Tuesday.