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The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Defects Of ti.c Tariff,

II is estimated that there are six m liio ne- gros in tho south. and onc-third. or two mill lion, arc lAhorcrs in tho cotton fields. Estoh of the two million are supposed to make and slend each year ono hundred and fifty dollars tli1 tariif on the same to hc at the very lowest fifty dollars. The sam total s one hundred million dollars per yCnr paid by tho labor of the south us Il tariT to the manufacturing North.
 1t has been twenty-tiyc years since the ne groes were freed, and tt this rate of tariff tax II amounts to two billions five hundred mil lion or the net sum bf ive hundred dollars per ated. What moro aGjeet slavery could be put on any peppteY We say nothing of the piotlts of trade which are the same in all countries only varied by tho laws of shpply and demand
 The North has not only laid tribute on the labor of the rcgro of the S1nth. but on every producer of the vhoie country for all con sumers must pay the tltla under tho exts s,iuT laws. Tbc negroes vote ts cast in support Of that party which fosters upon them and all under the name or freedom are the most durile slaves of the republican maintained tarff tax No wonder tue negroes are d.ssat- sied and feof oppressed, aud through the in .ucuco ot politicians arc Tod to believe that it K tue whites of the South that oppress them instead of the tar.u tax which Is rohbinE all labor for the protection Of the manufacturers. shame on any republican who claims, and has always claimed. to bo friend to the ue- grt,. and under the guse Of protecting home indnstrics.' enact and m9intain national aws tp rob and cnslaNe through hypocraey the people who look to them alone for consolation and protection.
 Tho people of the south alone have svmpa- thies for the negro race, and if thclr condition Is ever made better, it will bo when they cs operate with their hcst friends and cease tp ho lod hl'ndiy on by theIr tariff taN-roneer-iunds so-eallsd II. r. DouLEY.
 Forrest City : rk Dec .S
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
PALESTINE PARAGRAPHS.

We had quite an enthusiastic school meet ing here last Friday night, Our people are getting interested ip good school here They are getting closer t,Gcther than ever and if the plans iaid last Friday night are carried out. we will have one of the best schools in the county. The school siiil open Monday morning.
 Messrs Evans and stewart, of Forrest City, wore n, town few days ago. Mr. Evans was looking for larger ne,ds for the drug business. He expressed himseit highly pleased with our little city. and from hfs talk we expect him to open drug store here in short time We are glad to have him. There are others that speak of visiting OUT town soon with an eye to business. -'ti. '''
 Dr. Moore ot Tennessee. came over last week to visit friendsand relatives near here.
 Capt. Byier, pt st. Louis, was in town "Wednesday niglfl.
 Col. R. D. Williams was in town Tuesday.
 MT. F.. Y, Wilkinson oanc home Sunday night He says he WIS sick while away and tid not have much fun.
 Mir. J. l.. Horny went to Howell Monday.
 Mossrs, Coffey and Sulcu went over to Mem phis the first of the week.
 Messrs. Ware and Buchanan are on short visit to Tennessee
 Bro. Forbes preached to us Sunday and Bro. Townsend sunday night.
 Rev. W, W, Hendrix preached his first ser mon for us Wednesday night. lie comes (, us as a man of great worth. All who hoard him were highly piSasci.
 Now as the new year comes in cant we all make a pledge to gci together and let us lnN aside all bitter feelings. forget the past ano work together in harmony and bring St Fran we do itg Now is the times start in with the new year. The people around Palestine ar, getting nearer together than ever. our towr Is prosperiug and tho county around it Is i'm one of the best little towns in Eastern Arkan
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
An Apology.

The editor of a small Minnesota pa per. the Sentinel, has felt 1t incumbent upon him to apologise to his readers for the many shortcomings of his pa- per. and he has doDe it with frank ness and thoroughues5 that many eds tors will be glad to initiate. We heart fly indorse the sentiments. and repro duce the apology for the benefit of all whom 1t may concern.
 We apologize for mistakes made in all former issues. and say they were in- eycusable, as all an editor has to do IS to hunt news, and clean the rollers, and set type, and sweep the floor, and pen short items, and fold papers, and write wrappers, and make the paste, and mail the papers. and talk to yisi- tors, and distribute type, and carry water, and saw wood, and read proof, and correct the mistakes, and hunt the shears to writs editorials, and dodge the bills, and dun delinquents, and take cussings from the whole force and tell our subscribers that we need money. We say that we've no buss- ness to make mistakes while attend ing to these httlc matters and getting our living on hopper-tail soup, flavor ed with imagipatiun, and wearing old shoes and no c6..ar and patch on our pants, and obliged Ia turn smiling conntrnanee Co the man who tells us our paper isn't worth Sl anyhow. and that he could make Il bette, one with his eyes shut"
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
GENERAL NEWS.

A difficulty between" the whites and blacks at Potts Camp, Ms resulted Tn seriously inJuryIng scs eral parties on both sides. These little things will occur.
 John Culver, Of Chicago. of the Cronin-iury fame, has broua suit against the Chicago Hera for the sum of s25, ,000, on accou of the Herald's article concernlu4 him
 A plot has been anooyered or, the island of Corea, which had fol! it's objective point the assassina ton of the king. The conspil tors have boon exiled to Hong Kong.
 An unexpected gathering of tha Indians at Zanibar, met Mir. Stan ley. on the 18th, and presentcd aim with an. address, enclosed in :. pure silver caskct. euIogi izing hi; wonderful energy in opening cep- tral Africa 10 commerce..
 Spain is wide awake and kick ing high for republican form ot government. The agitation IS not so openly conducted now, in Mad rid, as tt Was few weeks since. but the people arc more enthused in the provinces than ever before, Agita,e, and don't stop till the re quest for republican government Is granted.
 Judge David J. Brewer was con, firmed as associate justice of tho Umted States Supreme Court, on the 18th inst. So the supreme court will have to- go into tl,u brewing business.
 William Morris was married or the 22nd of December Tn Chatlu. nooga, Tenn. and celebrated tho occasion by driving the wedding guests out of the house at ihY point of u pistol, and then whit ping hls wife. He IS aow In jall and ought to be hung.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04

] Although the rain came down in torrents, and the particiPANT; were all but compelled to swim, to the lien party at the pleasant home of Dr. and Mrs.J. B. Cummings Wednesd ay night 1t is said to have been a "liowling suo. cess.' The writer happening near the festive party, had deep longing for the olden times when he used to wit ness the now popular Hen" game of Leap Frog" which, no doubt. was be- ing vociferously enjoyed by the fair sex within. We have overheard 1t said that another gathering will take place Tuesday night.
 l.. E, Thopas, a prosperous and wideawke farmer. who lives about half mile west of town, has made a very important discovery. He had noticed that the cotton stalks in his field. seemed to have been fractnred, in places, and that some insect had per haps entered the stalk. Upon split ting the steams he found a shuttle shaped egg. This, he thinks, is the egg of the notorious cotton worm. If this be true. which is more than likely. it wlll only be necessary to burn the Stalks to kill the crop of worms, that VIII PbiSi NioV uo iNAt season. We think the farmers will do well to try the experiment, any way, and if it proves successful. Mir. Thomas has done the people great and good service.
 The Cleaners. of the Baptist church had very interesting, and what will no doubt prove, g very lucrative meet ing Tuesday afternoon, at the beautiful residence of Mrs. w. II. Mcdaniel. The following. is list of those present; Mrs. E. c. Dye, president; Mrs. J. B. Cummings, secretary; Mls V. B. Izard, treasurer; and Mesdames w. IT, Mcdaniel, Lennie I1ard. J. W. Beck, R. II. Sparkman. and E. Landvoigt. It was determined by this number. al though but a small majority of the membership, to give Martha Wash ington tea soon, the time to be fixed at a subsequent meeting. and which will be announced hereafter. The next meeting will be at the hosptable home of Mrs J. ". Beck next Tuesday after noon at o'clock. ut which place and time it IS earnestly desired that there will be a full attendance of the mem. bers, and all others wishing to partici- pate. This branch Qf tl,e church work is certainly very commendable, and we hope to have a good report from the next meeting, and long list of names of those who attend.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
It's a Mighty Geld Dav

h January whel, re-ru-na fails to keep you warm When the clustering blasts of Winter envelop your body in theii icy cin- brace, and seem to freeze your vers mar row when you shiver and shake with tle cold ehllls that creep over you and pierce you to the very bone; then II is that you will hnd, lf you try 1t, that there Is nothing So comfortably warming and so mildly in- ylgufatng us thls same re ru-na. Sending a genial glow through your chilled sS stem, II will start your blood courslhg through Soar veins, put new life aud vigor into you. and make you feel altogether like a new man. The effect of Pc ru-ua ir 2hs respect k wonderful, and is manifested hy no other medicine. As q stomach me .,elne and tonic it has no equal. aud needs only to be tried Co prove It's efaeleney. For re cord of what re-ru-na eail do for ills pe- euliar to Ladies. send for Dr. lIartman's 's Ills of Life" sent free hs the Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, c. re keep the liver. kidneys and bowels regulated, Man a-lin should be taken at the same time. VI q bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Metctirfal Poison.

Mercury k frequently injudlciously used by quaek doctors ig eases of malaria and blood poison It's after effect Is worse than the original disease. b E. E. tBotuic Blood Balml contains no mercury, but will e4.minate nieicurial poison f.onl the system. Write to Blood Balm Co, Atlanta. Ga. for book of convincing proof q It's curative virtue
 A. F. Britton, Jackson, Tenn. writes ''l caught malaria In Louisiana, and when the fever at last broke, my system was satur- ateg with roison, and had sores in my tl.ath and'knots on my tongue. got two bottles of II. E. B., which healed m, tongue and mouth and iaade new man 0 me.
 Wm. Richmond, Atienta, Ga. writes 'sMy wife could hardly Bee, Doctors called II ssphilitie iriiis. Her eyes were in a dreadful condition. llel appetie failed She had pain in her joints alld hanes. Her kidneys were deranged also, and na one thought she could be cured. Df. Gillian recommended F. B. B.. walch she used until her health vas entirely restored"
 k. F. r. Jones Atlausa. Ga.. writes 'I was troubled , lili copper coiored eruptions loss of appetite, pain ll. back aching joints. debility, einaeiation. loss of hair, sore throat. and great nervousness. R. B. B, put my ssEtest ln fine condition"
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
t.atarrh Can't Be Cured IIrI.l. IlN IllI II. \ IA NJ \. :.

" fF'f ' cannot reach the seat of the disease Ca tarrh Is blood or constitutional disease
 and in order to cure It you have to take in- ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and acts directly on the blood and mucus surface. Halls Catarrh Cure Is no quaek medicine It was pre- scribed ny one of the heSt Lhysihians in this country for years. and Is a regular pre- ,eription. It is composed of the best tonics known. combined with the best blood puri- hers, acting directly on the mueus surface. The perfect combination of the two ingrcd- tents is what produces such wonderful re- suits in curing eatarrh. Send for testimo- nials free. F. ]. Cheney X Co.,, Prop. Toledo, 0. Sold by druggits, price 75c.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
The Killing of I. j. Hickey.

COLT, Dec. s'b lSS1.
 On the evening of the eoth instant our neighhorhood wus thrown Into considerable confusiou by the report that T. J. Hickey was shot and killed by his wife, Mrs. Lillian lick ey, Tho circumstancS pertaining to the af fair, satherei. Are about as follows; About the lirSt ut October of this year. they agrrei to disagree, as man and wife; therefore they separated. and 6r. tiichog went tO Tennessee. but returned ahout nncea month anu would make things very unpleasant at his old home. He sas R ycty diSsipatct man, and it is sur posed that was the cause or th. separation. on December @ird, at a late hour at night, he came home. awokc the family from their sleep. became very much enraged Il matter Of course. being chatgca with whisky-hc picked up gun aud threatened to shrot his wifeis head of. X yoang man sleeping in an stioining room intercepted the parties. took lie gun away rom Hickey, shot II into the atr and hid II. There not much heard from him the next day, he being very drunk; but on the next day he ssen,ed to be very an Rry, threatening several times duripg the day to kill his wife, and was once prcychtcd from doing so by Mir. F. q Morgan. Mir Morgan rto Atled with Hiekasy to so with him home: VI %oiaatncd at Morgans until about : o'tlock Morgan could not prevail th him T. s,4tY any longer. ani he laft for home with threats that le \ uuid kill hts wife, When he reached home he demanded entrance into his wttuS r-ntu, bat Hs often as demanded hc WIS promptly denied. til finally he made his way h. During the t.me however, she got up from her bed dressed herself and prepared hcrssf with Il sctf-acting revolver, and he made grab at ter. when she tfrrd aHd rc pcated to Ire udttl l;c fell. He was struck with four hsils think and either cue would hayti sticl hln. Tac neilhhors soon gather ei to the residence of the parties, and R, W Peevcy, Esq wae sent fer. Mrs Hickey told hip that she had done the shooting and that she was in his charge to oe disposed of ac- corting tO lAw, A COrOner'S fury was su4n- moned early this morning and au invustiEa- tioa wRs held uoou tho sceue of the dead hudy of the sgid Hickey The verdict was that tho decessod came to his death by pistol shots supposed to be iu the hands ot Mrs i.iilian Hickey. Witnesses were summoned and court of invest igaiion was he,t by IL. W Fco- sey, Esq. and from the evidence introduced the killing could only he styled a homicide tustihahle, The prisoner was discharged
 Mir, Hickey and fainily have been in our neighborhood two years. They came from Tennessee, Mrs, Hi,ke, Is Il lady of inc cul- ture and highly estcemet Boa
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
on. What a Cough

VIII you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease, Consumption. Ask your selves if you can afford for the sake of save ing 50 cents, to run the risk and do nothing for t. We know from experience tLat Shilohs Cure will cure your cough. it never fails. This explains why more than a Million Bottles were sold he past year. It relieves Group and Whooplng Cough at once. Mothers, do not be without 1t For Lame Back, Side or Chest, use Shiloh's Po- rops Plaster. Sold by II. Evans X Co.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
A Good Couan Syrup

There Is nothing parrnts should be so careful about as sclee..ng a cough syr- np. Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup costs no more than the cheap and inferior uoSiraa,s thrown on the market. The best is none to good, he sure and get BEG GS' tOUulI SYRUP, We keep 1t on hand at all times. II. EVANS A CQ.. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Cut rhisou,

And take it to yonr druggist C. F. Hinton and get , bottle of Cuban Chill Tonic, if you Laye Chlils or Fever ot any description. It will cure you i, Remember Cuban Chill Tonic is guaranteed to cure you if you will take 1t according to directions. Thousands Of pe ople hays sSed Cuban Chill Tonic, and pronounce il the best Chill and Fever medicine in the wsrld. Cuban Chill Tonic is cheap and Is in the reach ni the pnorest man os woman. Try Cuban Chill Tcnir.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Iuohian's Arnloa saIve.

The Bes, Salye in ihe world'fer Cuts, Bruises. so$s2. uneets. Salt Rheum, Fever sores. Te,te1. c.iapped Hands, Chilblains, corns and all Skin Erup- ttons, and positively cures Piles. or no pay required. lt is guaranteed .o give perfect satisfaction, CT money refund ed. Price 2o cents per box. For sale by Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04

4 Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.
 It was just an ordinary scrap of wrap ping paper, but it saved her life. She vias in the last stages of consumption, told by physicians that she was iucurablc and could live only short time. she weighed less than seventy pounds. On q piece of wrapping paper she read of Dr. Kings New Discovery, and got sample bottle i; it helped her. she bought large bottle. it helped her more, bought another and grew better fast, continued its use and Is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing l4o pounds. For fulles particulars send stamp to ". II. Cole. Druggist. Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this wqndtrrdl discovery free at c. r. IIurtcr's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Beggs's Cherry Cough Syrup

Is giving splendid satistac. tion to the trade and the salgs are positively marvellous. which can be accounted for ip no other way except that it IS without uoaot the best on the market. Ask for and be sure you get tie genuine. We keep it.. II. Evans X Co. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have. in fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are searching for it daily. and mourning because they find it Hot. Thous- ands upon thousands of dollars are spent annually by our people in the hope Chat they may attain this boon, Aid ye. 1t may be had by all. We guarantee that Elec- trie Btters. if used according to directions and the use persisted in. will bring you good digestion and ohst the demon Dys- pepsia and install instead Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and all diseases of liver. stomach and kid neys. Sold at soc. and LOO per bottle by C. F. Hinton druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
When Baby was nck, ve gavs her Cassorsa.
 When she va Child, shc cried for CAstoria, When shs became hiss, she chung to Cassoria, wh~s shs had Children, she gave shsm Castoris
c. H. IIavens desnes to Inform the

c. h. ilavens desues to inform the public that he has withdrawn from the urn known as Pope X uavcns, and is again doing business at h.s old stand, in tut uo.thNest part of town. He IS prepared 10 do ginning and grinding in the very best manner, and at the lowest prices, and invites his old-time GUS toners especially, and the public gen erally, to give him slaIe ot their pa- tronage. He has a saw-mill iii eannec- tion. and will delvsl lumber at towest living rates. Give him a call.
 Of course the Lines are hand and most of us cannot afford to spend q great deal of money in the purshasc of an outfit of winter clo4hing. We can give you q pointer To make your cash serve the best purpose call at J. l.. Brandon s and get his prices on gent 's clothing and furnishing goads. He carries spiend line and sells cheap for cash, You will ie surprised at the low hgeres as whitls lsg Is selling ypods.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Monay to Loan

am prepared to negotiate loans on real estate quickly, Ill suns and upon terms, tosuit borrowers. at lo per cent. interest. No interest ar commission taken out In advance You get all vou borrow. ] also make abstracts of title on saor. potier, and at reasonable rates. JAMES NJ. SrEwARr.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
StraNRd.

From my place, cieh. miles northeast of Forrest City, one dark bay mare. with hog back, branded on let hip 'P. 0. K, has small white spo. on fore head and on right hind foot, also one clay bank colt, with small bell on, white spot in forehead and on nose. For the return or information lrad.ng to the recovery of these animals, will pay t liberal reward
 R W. WIt.LIroRD.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Gold Mine for Sale.
HgNRyvMLE. r. O., ALA,

HENRYvILLE. r. O., ALA,
 Marshall County; Dec. 2S. One of the richest gold mines ever kuoWn in this part of the state found on tlie premises of Julia A. Watts twelve miles north of GuntersyilIe, and twelve miles south of Woodvile. The ore has been analyzed and proven to De pure gold. There is 40 acres of land without mortgage or option, and is now for sale. Address
 SALLIE A. WATTS.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Wha, a Fortune

Is n healthy, pearly skin. Few are aware of the short time it takes for q disordered liver to SaAsa blotehes on the face, and dark greasy skin. One bottle of B EGGS BLOOD PU RIFT Ei, and BLOOD MAKER vii, restore this organ to it's natural and healthy state, and cleanse the blood of ali i'm purities. IL is meeting with wonderful success. We guarantee every bottle, II. Evyans X Co.,, druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Not to return one good office for an.

Not toreturn one good office for an- other is inhuman. but to return evil for gaou $ diaholical. There are too many even of this sort, who. the more they owe, ths more they hate. There is nothing more dangerous than to oblge these people, for when they are con- srious of not paying ths debt they wisa the creditor out of the way. Seneca.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
ryspopsia and Liver Como,aint.

Is is not worth the small price ot a cents to free yourself of every symptom of these distressing complaints" lf You think so. call at our store and get bottle nf shl- Iuh's Nitalixrr. Every bottle has printed guarantee on it. use accordingly. aud it it does you no goed It will cost YOU nothing Sold by II. Evans X to.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04

Diamonds have advanced io per cent. III price during the pgst s.A months, and the dealers In these pre- cious stones say further advance is at hand. In that ci,se 1t looks as if yod might have tO buy your wife u calendar for Christmas. Boston ILern,d
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
THE NATIONAL lENlCsAT, Every Democrat Should Read it. Every Seeker After Political T;l'h Should Read Il. CLUB RATES.
CLUB RATES.

We will send the National Democrat and Tug rtMRs tp any address within the United States for E la year All paid mp subscribers tn Ing Ttags are entitled to the benelts of ths offer.
 The regular subscription pricc of the Ma. tonal Democrat is slb1 DOT year. and it is well worth t. IL Is published weekly in the city of Washington. and eaerl issue contains eight sevcn-coIumn pages of reading matter. Ssnd to this office for sample copies
 II bas the endorsement of leading h mo- crats; tt contains all tbe Washington lnd Ma tiophl news; it's record of CnngreesEonal pro ceedngs will he full and complete and it Is in every way worthy eNponent of sound Dem- tcrattc doctrine Suif@crite DOW and sguuro this stnunch organ uf the paity of Ihe people
 THs riMss and National Democrat for E.ss per year in advance.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Consumption surely Cured.

To THE EpiToR. Please inso,m your readers that have positive remedy for the above named disease By it's timely use thousands of hopeless case have been permanently cured. I shall be glad to send two bo.tles If my reme- ydy FREE to any of your readers who have consumption if they will send me their express and post oihce address II. A. SLOCUM, Nj. C., Isl Pearl St.. New York.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
A Wandering Arab and a Spanish
 Trursie s,, a F, Nxi.. Ron nOn

Two tickets sold in this city for the October drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery drew big prizes. The lucky tick ct holders were IIansa Mohainmed. one of the Arabian iugglers and Anthony Some rtNa who does 'he trucking of Hawley < Hoops, confecticpers. aTl Mulberry St.
 Mohanimed held one-twentieth of ticket II ,S23 drawing second capital prize of Sl00,000. The ticket held by Someriva was number 63, $50 and drew one-tventieih of the first capital prize of $500, oOt "rhd money came through Wells. Fargo X Co.'S Express. New York Daily News, xov. 9.