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The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

TIE necessity of water tranporta- ton, such as would be afforded to the Missouri valley by the improvement of the Missouri river, has never been more adequately stated than was done by Hon. Geo. C. Pratt, chairman of t @ Missouri Railway commission. be- fore the senate committee on inter- state commerce. After an exhaustive study of the question of transporta- ton he stated to the committee that "he hal found that our best railways c .nnot afford to take freight at less than five mills per ton per mile; but Il can be carried by water fer one mil per ton per mile with equal chances of profit to the business" This state ment closely corresponds with the results realized on the lakes and the Ohio and Lower Mississippi river, as compared with competitive rail rates
 Ar. Pratt urged as one of it's chief ad yantages that the low rate give wider distribt ti n to cheap commodities and so enlarges the market of the producer and secures him stt adler values and better prices. He adds "soft coal. ,rd wood. hoop poles, timber Tn the rough, sand, stone, brick, clay, iron ore and many other articles of great value in the aggregate are worth less than five dollars per ton Lime and common bumber and suit are worth from e5 to Sl0; hay anG grain from Sl0 to $l5; Irish potatoes. oats and barley sl5 to s25; wheat about s35; flour about $50; cattle, sheep aud hogs about sl00; cotton, S2co; wool s5OO; coarse boots and shoes, sl ,0o0; ordinary cloths, s10,000. and silks and fine linens, s30 900. That is the diff ference in the value of these article {. If the market be 900 miles away iron. the point of production the articles worth less than SlOO per ton must reaci it by water if they get there at all; anG on all worth less than sl00 tho diife [. encs in water and rail for that distanc. i, an important item" The products Of the Missouri valley as thus listed by NIT. Pratt are all worth less than slOo per ton. and with the improvement oi the Missouri river would secure q rate of one fifth that which is now paid, which would give to them either a cor responding higher value or distribu- ton five times as great at presen, prices. From this point of view the value of the improvement of the his- souri river is iucalculable.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

ON the tlIirtieth ballot Monday night the democratic caucus nominated Mr. Crisp of Georgia for speaker of the national house of representatives over Mr. Mills of Texas aud Mir. Springer of I,lirois, the latter gentleman cast ing the deciding vote AIr. Crisp rep resents the conservative wing of the Democratic party and. being the peer of his competitors in all other IT. spects, will make safer and more sat isfactory presiding officer. Mr. Mills is Father too much on the rampant or der to make good speaker of the house, and the country could not stand another spell of the Tom Reed regime, t. which it would likely have been treated had he been elected. Taking it all-in all, the election Of Mr. Crisp Is, in our opinion, about the best choice the house could have made.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
For Sale,

have for sale, one hundred and thirty Ave thousand of best merchant able brick al my yard on the Mari anna road, south of town, near old site of Davis & Johnson's gin. Iu tending purchasers will please call at the yard where some one can always be found to deliver brick. I am pre- pared to do all kinds of brick work on short notice at lowest figures. Give me call. II. A. IRBY.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
How a Lady Dentist Operates on
 Her Patients.

The Danbury tConn.) News says A young lady in neighboring town has taken up dentistry for a living. All the gentlemen patronize her When she puts her arm around the neck of d patient and caresSes his jaw .or the offending member the sensation $ about as nice as they make them )ne young man has become hopelessiy infatuated with her. Consequently l., ,as not a tooth in his head. The young ady has pulled every blessed one of hem. Tn addition to this, she has made him two new sets and pulled them. She is now at work on his father's saw He holds the saw.'
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
ONE ENIOY@

Both thc method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is plsasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys, Liver anl Bowols, cleanses the sys- ten s6ectually, dispcls colds, head. nehes and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho cnly nmedy of it's kind ever pro duesd, pleasing to the taste and ac- cspeahle to the stomach, prompt in tic aetinn and truly beneficial in iS s1bsts, prepared only from the most hsalthy and agreeable substances, it's many excellent qualities commend it e ~ and have made it the moot pspalar remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 6Oc and S1 bottles by all leading drug gisA Any reliable druggist who nay not have it on hand will pro cuss 1t promptly for any one vho wiahas to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALIFORNIA Fle SYRUP co.
 sAs ssAscisc0. clL
 LOUISVILLE, ~. SEW y0ak. EI
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

Ben Burtram bought a twenty-five pound can of powder at Morrilton, pl aced it in his wagon, and started for Monday of last week. By some means it exploded and threw Bnrtram some distance. burning the hair off his head, burning his hands and face, but did not seriously injure him.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
Answer this Question

Why do 90 many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made misei able by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming Up of the Food. Yellow Skin, when for 75 cent' ss will sell them Shiloh's System VitalizeT yusrantsod to cure them. Sold by Win tlTvp < Co: J. J. Ables. Ccit.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
O0-M

The government has removed all the United States prisoners, some eighty 1r more, from the Arkansas peniteu- tiary to Columbus, Ohio. The remov- al is the result of an investigation which began several weeks ago in which it developed that the govern ment prisoners confined in the Arkan- sas penitentiary had been whipped ana punished otherwise, which was in yio- lation of the law.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
Niles Nerve and Liver Pills.

They act on a new principle-regula lat ing the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. new discovery. Dr. Miles Pills speedily cure biliousnes,, bad taste, torpid liver. piles, constipation. Un equaled for men, women. children. Small est, mildost, surest. 50 doses, 25 cents. Samples frse at intlTop Co.'s dIus store.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
strayed or stoIen.

From the undersigned. at Forrest City. Ark, one Dark Bay Mare Mule, about l4 hands high. 6 or years old, with left eye out, newly shod in front. slight slit in one ear. Said mule was missed on August l5, 1891. Five dol lars reward will be paid for the de- livery of the animal, or information leading to the recovery of same.
 n. M. WILSON. Forrest City, Ark August 2s, 1891.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
DO YOU

her husband, who was quite an old man, "I keep him youthful by giving him Hnli's S&rsaparilla." It is . good thing when feeling of old ago or dsorspituds erseps into the system b kost f st onee w1te Bulls Sarsaparlla. It nakss the old icea young end the yegrs fssl sneysnt ,a Aa active old lady sah she "seattrt ksee up l1ns g. when he. Afs .. ds1 ssss ,s,ss ss
 pid pHi,s p.spis' spi snpiS Iyer,ons yssss @ = o
 should ooun.eracs t6s esai sfseh q servs ousness, weakness, and debility by ve of Bulls SarsaparillA It kseps the Ueeso in fine condition. You will klssp bsstes
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
shiIoh,s Catarrn Remedy.

shiloh. Catarrh Remedy, marvellous cure for Catsrrh, Dirtheria. Csnker Mouth. and Head-Ache. Win each bottle there is sn ingenious Nasal Injector for the more ,uccessful treatment Of these complaints, without extra charge, Price 50 cents. Sold by Winthrop & Co.,; J. J. Aeles,
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
YOUTH.
YOUTH. Why is 1t so many grow old too prematurely?

Said an old man, "f there is anything that will make an old man feel young is Dr. John Bulls Sarsaparilla-" Yes there h deal of buoyancy in . bottle of sss excellent remedy, and If 1t was moro gen- erally used there would bs fswer iolk9 growing prsmaturely old The hsaiias and strengthening herbs that sntsr into i1 composition make it one of ths hnsss re juvenating medicines that osn he con. pounded. Said young wife, whs. assed how she managed to live 70 happily w'tn
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
na.,oa .o paoe,va e,as.

Bids will be receIvsd for the next thirty days for laying the Water Maines, for the Forrest City Water works. Specifications may be had of James Russell.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
Letter I.Ist.

Following is list of letters remain ing unclaimed in the post-uf,ice at For rest City, St. Francis county, Arkansas, for the week ending Saturday evening Nov. B, 1891
 Back, Naber5 Johnson. Cssia Banu.ster, Hoii!o King, Cook. Joe Loveless Sam Curtis. Mary Nsgratto. John Frayser. J " Peuson. Willie Ford. Phillip Richardson. J 5 Hunter, T j R)ssee Sam (Sl Hallum, John @ WampleT. A
 Parties calling for the above letters will please say advertised" i" and must pay one ID cent for each letter deliv- cred. MRS. NJ. F.. WINFIELD. r. M.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
THE GRAPHIC CO.,,

Dearborn and Harrison Sts., Chicago.
 ST An agent wanted in every town in the United States.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

My store house, now occupied by z. D. Apperson & Co.,, is for rent aftel January lst, 1892. Apply to
 GEO. ". COOK.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
McEIsee's Wine of Cardui

and THEoFoRO's BLACK DRAUGHT are tor sale by the following merchants in Forrest City: H. Evans < Co.
 Winthrop < Co.
 C. F Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
SbrSXed.

Frcm my place one mile north oi New Castle. Thursday, November l2 1891. one dark bay horse mule. Has a knot on left flank size of hickory nut; saddle marks on hack; about fifteen and onehalf hands high. Good saddle ID ule and inclines to pace. Will ps' B for the delivery or information lead ing to the recovery of said mule.
 J. 5. MACK, Forrest City, Ark, Nov. Is, 1891.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
MARVELLOUS RESULTSI
Effect o4 the soLIO ovGN Door.

A rnN pound s,ricin, medium or well done win be reducsd pounds and four ounces of roasted meat, showing loss of three pounds and twelve ounces tf juice. While the loss is y7t1 per cent o1 the total weight t shows the enormous ioss of frf gED CESI. oH rIzn JUICE.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
BEGIN TO

you will eat better, yoav tod vtll Ggoe! better, you will feAl better every vsy Y' you occasionally uss this great tonss Aad alternative.
 Ephrzim Hurust, smithland, Ky- wrteel VI am an old man, sighty.shyse year. o ege, yet l can vslk Ave nilse Q tovs sS9 spring take 6 dozsf os Aftssn eoesls $. S fine condition, and ftzl soNd and ssie oS great cures In mS pelshbpyhool A A1 Bopsalls wife toy bed-riddsa. fes thrss ysapsA Doctors d.d her DO good l set hss husband to try bulis eaFsApayula HoW
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
Gbt forrest Gitp 6imts.
 LAkDVOiCT C VADAkIN. Editors and CTS.

Tn purchase and absorption Of "Americs, the vigorous exponent of American principles, by the Chicago Graphic, has given a further impetus to the remarkable growth which this now celebrated illustrated weekly of the west has experienced.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

F5-"All through the summer and toll I was troubled with chills end fever ! finally got one bottle of Smiths Ionie Syrup, and Y cured me at once."- C. Il. Wells, Midville, Ca
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
FEEL OLD ?

she is we'll and does her own houseypyks A negro iivin9 on our place had bnf Sss3 of scrofula. Bulls 4arsaparilla cured hfnA'
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

s5- If you think your child has wortn4 don't risk any chance. but give 1t Dr. John Bulls Worm DestroyerS They arc nios candies, and never fail. Price, 26 Cents.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11
I1Ol

JOHN D. PARK & Soss, Wholesale Agenfx
 i76, TT and I7s Sycamore St, Cincinnati. O
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

Effect of ths WIRE aAuzI GWEN Deer.
 r.N pound sirioin, Insdlam or we'll done, will oe reduced o NINE pounds and eight ounces of roasted meat flowing ioss of eight ounces of juice. While this Ioss per cent of the total weight shovs tho For Sale by ]. N. Brown. Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1891-12-11

Winthrop & Co., Forrest City. Ark
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

The sth of February will he a
year since tho measles broke out at
Fair Plain, Jackson county, in
which vicinity they still hold sway.
There is probably not a neighbor-
hood between the Kanawha and
Wood county lines whose state OF
health is not pretty near the same
as on Mud Run q small tributary OF
Sandy, on which arc 40 cases OF
measles. In one Jackson county
family babe born Friday died
the following Sunday of measles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11
Lands For Sale.

600 Acres lying on Fife Fork of Ka-
tOO nawha Sixteen Mile Greek, and
known as the Beale land; all surveyed
into 100 acre plRts; will be sold in guam
titles to suit purchasers, at from 81 to
SO per acre; we'll timbered; two good
county roads running through the place.
Terms reasonable.
lao Acres lying back of the town of
/ 10 Henderson, w. Va, including 20
acres of river bottom; go acres under
cultivation; all under fence; Railroad
Station on farm. Terms, one-third cash.
balance in Two and three years.
Ir0 Acres lying in ArbuclSle District,
i ~ on the waters of the Kanawha
and Ohio Sixteen; all timbered; 50 per
with 6 per cent. interest.
on Acres. One-half interest in so
gu acres of land with a good Grist and
Saw Mill in operation; on the waters of.
Big Wolf Creek, in Washington county,
Ohio. Price, $500; one-third cash;
balance in five years.
OOr7 Acres lying on the Kanawha
OOl River, miles above Point Pleas
ant, and close to X. 4 o. Railroad. One
of the best farms in the Great Kanawha
Valley. Very easy terms.
1H6 Acres, lying IL miles from the
L 10 Kanawha River; partly improv-
ed; new dwelling house built last fall;
20 acres good timber; about 10 acres now
under cultivation. Will be sold at
bargain.
000 ACRES of Brown Stone land
4,OlJU in Summers County, West
Virginia; miles west of Hinton. and
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad;
the finest grade Of Brown Stone yet quar-
ried, and supply unlimited; can be load
ed on board cars from quarry; three der
ricks; superior for paving and building
purposes to any other stone; can be
quarried any size desired; an excellent
Investment for capitalists. Call on or
Addres TIPPETr BRO, Point Pleasant,
West Virginia.
Tippett g Hutchinson,
Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
feb4-tf POINT PLEASANT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

GLENwooD TRANSCRIPT. Ford
has gone to Millersport, o.
Gus Young was up to Point Plea
SAINT Monday.
Leonard Wells, of Guyandotte,
was visiting friends at this place,
last week.
Mr.. A. Young and wife were Wis
iting at the home of ]. w. Young,
Esq, last Saturday and Sunday.
Measles are raging in this yicini-
ty, and there arc number of very
bad cases.
c. W. Roup, was calling on the
Ridge, Sunday.
Rev. II. Moore preached at Glen
wood NJ. E. Church, Sunday.
Misses Stella Hunter and Nancy
Daigh, of Rocky Fork, were. the
guests of Miss Dorcas Young, Sun
day.
Miss Mamie Wallace of this place
and Mr.. Frank Luekfield, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, were married Febru-
airy 4th, by Rev. Hiram Moore, at
the residence of the brides brother,
Mr. Joseph Wallace, near here.
Gen. D. H. Bailey, of Cincinnati,
was business visitor to our town,
Wednesday.
Mrs GUESS AGAIN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

ARBUcKLE ITEMs.-W. 81. Gis,
was at South Side Friday.
]. B. Mahon left for Middleport
first of the week.
Lucian Jeffers, of Deer Lick, wen
mp to Charleston, Friday.
Ed. Brown is spending few
weeks at his home, near Langsvillc
Ohio. Miss Lizzie Maupin is oper
ator during his absence.
Rev. r. w. Davis filled his ap
pointment at Harmony Church
Sunday.
Thomas C. Maupin has recovered
from his long sick spell. He is al
most 80 year old.
Thomas Forbes is very sick al
this time.
Jas. A. Dunn was over to South
Side, Friday.
E. B. Thomas, of your city, was
at ]. w. Longs, last week.
Several ladies and gentlemen
from up Kanawha made the trip tc
Point Pleasant, Sunday on the st
Stanley, returning same evening
over x. & NJ. Railroad. They re.
port very pleasant time.
The sick at Mr.. o. Douglas are
improving.
On account of so much rain, the
roads are almost impossible.
Mace Maupin attended services
at Leon, Sunday. What's the most
attraction, Mace2
Major Morris, for several years
mate of the popular St. Boone, is now
hanging his hat on the Captains
peg, being in command of the ele-
CANT and swift passenger Str. Han
dy No. 2. Capt. Morris is very
popular, and attentive to his
patrons.
Will Morgan, of Grimm's Land
ing, attended the ball at Middleport
Friday.
Robt. Dunn was seen in town the
latter part of the week.
What has become of Icons cor,
respondent.
Several Pliny ladies visited in
this neighborhood, last week.
JEANE AND BESSIE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

Several oil wells are being drill
ed in this county. We understand
that some of them show indications
of coming in gushers. Why is all
this mystery about oil wells, anyhow
1t is almost an impossibility TO get
any information about them. The
operations are as close mouthed as a
clam.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

We specially urge upon our farm
OPS to turn out in full force at the
Farmers Institute to be held il
this place, at the Court House, com
mencing Monday February 10th
and continuing two days. 1t will
be conducted by Prof. John a. Ny
ers, and will be addressed by Col
D. D. johnson and others. The
REGISTER feels a deep interest in the
welfare of the farmers of Mason
county, and willing at all times tic
advocate and encourage every meas
ure that will be to their good, and
relieve them from the "tarifl
yoke that has well nigh choked
them to death.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

Prof W. T. Foster, the great
weather prophet; under date OF
February 9Th, says that, "we are
nearing the most destructive storm
period of recent years, period that
has not been equaled for atmos-
pheric and earth disturbances with
in the memory of any person now
living, aud 1 would advise all to
prepare for it. There will be more
of and the most destructive lorna
does, the most severe billiards. and
cold waves, tho deepest SHOWS, the
greatest rainfalls and other extremes
of the weather from the list of May
this year to the LIST of May 1892,
that has ever been witnessed by the
people now living. AS my readers
well know, am not given to sensa-
tional predictions, and 1 will prob
ably be censurcd for these forecasts,
but the occasion demands all that
say about it, and time will vindicate
my actions in the matter"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

MARRrEn.-Wednesday, Februa-
ry 4th, 1891, at the residence of the
brides parents on First street, this
city, by Rev. Ben. Harrop, Mr..
John r. Rayburn to Miss Mamie
Cable. The bride and groom have
the best wishes of the REGISTER.
May their path through life be one
of perpetual sunshlne.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

SERENApE.-Friday night Smith
Bros, string band, were out sore
nading, and in their travels they
did not forget the family of the
editor of this paper. They render
ed several pieces of sweet music,
for which they have our thanks.
May we be able some day to give
them something more substantial
than thanks. Call again, gentle
of the band.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

BAGAR's BREAK - RavenswOod
Meas: Some weeks since an old
''rooster" by the the name of Bagar
came here from some point below
and got up dancing school, collect
ing one halfofthe tuition in advance,
which he still holds after giving his
pupils only two or three lessons, and
jumping his hall rent. He is chad
egg undoubtedly or he would re-
turn the boys their money and pay
his rent. The towns below will do
we'll to spot him if he shows up.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

If you want to soc the biggest
stock of groceries ever opened in
the town, just drop in at Hoy Il
Smiths and you will find them, and
at the lowest prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

Mr.. EDIToR-You will please
announce John a. Armstrong, Jr..
as a candidate for Councilman, at
the ensuing March election.
MANY VOTERS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

THE DANcB.-The dance given
by the Hook and Ladder Company,
Monday night, was a grand success.
The large Opera room was crowded
with dancers; and at IL o'clock a
splendid supper was served on the
stage. We have not the room to
speak at length of this grand and
enjoyable affair, but hope to say
more in our next issue. 1t is estim-
ated that the net receipts will reach
about 5000. Miss Kate Chambers
was voted the handsome cake, pre-
scented by the crew of the steamer
Bostona.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

An experienccds school teacher
says that pupils who have access to
newspapers at home, when compar-
ed with those who have not, are bet
ter readers, better spoilers, better
grammarians, better punctuators
and read moro understandingly,
and obtain a practical knowledge
of geography in almost half the
time it requires the others. The
newspaper is decidedly an impor-
tant factor in modern life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11
THE WEST VIRGINIA
Real Estate Agency,
POINT PLEASANT, W. VA.

DUYs AND SELLS REAL ESTATE
ID in Mason and other Counties in
West Virginia. Has on hand large and
small tracts in good locality, in quantity
and upon terms to suit buyer. All per-
sons desiring homes in West Virginia
are invited to call and see MS, or cores
pond with us by letter addressed to the
General Manager: Timber, Coal
and Farm Lands for sale. We also So
licit correspondence from all persons de-
string to make sale OF lands.
CTIAS. L. HOGG,
General Manager and Agency's Atty.
Point Pleasant. w. Va. Tjune 26-w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

NTE hereby warn al persons not TO tres
" pass upou our lands In Robinson dis
Ilcts eitnef ~ passing through, riding over.
huntina by dogs. shooting. fishing nftfIne'
OF IN any manner whatever, as we will r,y.,s
ecule every Nioiator OF this notice 10 fhe mn
extent OF the law. JOHN a. Me(sIJ FFTN
RoVEzH W. IL. HoGG.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11

The latest fad for sometime with
the girls has been the friendship
ring which is purchased with PEN
mics collected from their male friends
and now Point Pleasant bachelors
threaten to retaliate by starting a
box of cigars fad and calling upon
their lady friends for nickle dona-
tions.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1891-02-11
w. P. Keys, an aged and much re

W. P. Keys, an aged and much re-
spected citizen, died at his residence,
uear Philippi, last Monday night at
about 9 o'clock, in his Tooth year.
He had been afflicted for many
years with nearly entire paralysis
of his mental faculties, as we'll as
partial bodily paralysis, and has
been entirely incapacitated for any
kind of business for a long time.
On Sunday last he had another
stroke of paralysis from which he
never recovered SO as to be even
able to move hand or foot or
speak, and died Monday.