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The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
DELIBERATE MURDER.
David Fl. Poston. of Memphis. Shot by Col
 H. Clay smith.

David d. POston. Of Memphis. Shot by Col.
 H. Clay smith.
 MEMPHIS, March l0-Nr. David H. Poston. a prominent lawyer of this city, was this morning shot and nor ially wounded by Col. II, Clay King. a well-known citizen, and also a mem Der of the Memphis bar. The tragedy
 OCCURRED ON MAIN STREET, opposite the Court Square, and occa- stoned great excitement on the crowd ed thoroughfare. which was throng-d, i'll addition to the usual crowds. by q large number of lady shoppers, which the bright weather has brought out.
 Mir. Poston is d member of the law firm of Poston & Poston, and his family is one of the most prominent in the city and well-knoWn throughout the South. His father, Col. W. K. Poston. was also a celebrated lawyer
 Col. H. Clay King served with dis tinction in the Confederate army. being commander of Kings Tigers" ;" is brilliant lawyer, has held different offices in Shelby county. and is the au- thor of Kings Digest of the Laws of Tennessee, which WAS for long time a standard work.
 The causes which led to the shooting have their origin in the lawsuit, which has become "cause celbr-" in both Tennessee and Arkansas judicial an nals, and to which II. Clay King and Mrs. Gideon J. Pillow. wife of the late Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, of Fort Pillow fame, were the principals. The litigation has been pending for a num- Der of years, and grew out of certain transactions between these parties with
 REGARD TO ARKANSAS LANDS. Mrs. Pillow claiming the title through certain deeds signed by King, and which he claimed were never executed as far as delivery was concerned, alleging that she obtained surrepti- tiously possession of them. The firm of Poston & Poston was of counsel for Mrs. Pillow, the complainant and had prosecuted her title vigorously. A very bitter feeling was aroused between the parties to the litigation and svi- dence hurtful to the social reputation of both was freely adduced. Kings bitterness against Mrs. Pillow was in . measure transferred to Mir. David Poston, the leading counsel. The main case is now pending in the supreme court of this state, and is set for the April term of that tribunal, it having been decided in the lower court in Kings favor
 Col. King was seen standing in front of Lees cigar store with a large pistol in his hand. X moment later Mir. Pos ton came along.
 Without word of warning King stepped from out the doorway. and placing the pistol. 44-calibre, agains, MT. Postsn's abdomen, fired. The wounded man staggered blindly for . few seconds, when friends rushed tC his assistance and carried him into a near restaurant. King stood still meanwhile, pistol in hand, and wa. l arrested few moments later. Mir. Poston was taken to an infirm ary soon after the shooting and is to night in . precarious condition. The attending physicians say he cannot re cover.
 TLater news informs us of his death
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

Two members of the lower house of our state legislature indulged in an inkstand, spittoon and paper-weight combat Tuesday. Fortunately no other persons were hurt, although con- siderably dampened by the ink and tobacco juice. Unfortunately the two c0mbatants-M Mitchell, of Boone, and Head, of Little River county-were un- touched. If the inkstand and the rock and the spittoon should have each taken effect and knocked the ''red- headed" bruisers "clean out' of the hall it would have been some satisfac- tion to the sense of decency which has hereby been so flagrantly outraged.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
4 JUDICIAL FARCE,

HELENA. March 1.-The trial of Ed A McCulloch, J. T. Thrift and c. T.. Ford, charged with stuffing a ballot box in the recent election, when Cate was elected to congress, has occupied the federal court all day.
 A number of negro witnesses have been examined, all of whom testified that they voted red ticket with FeatherstOn's name on it.
 Many of them did not know for what office Featherston was running, nor did they know whether any other name was upon the ticket. One negro was very positive that he voted for Harrington for sheriff and Derrick for clerk at the same election, and when Poker Jack Mcclure asked him if he didn't have sense enough to know that county officers were elected in a prior election fe stuck to his statement that Harrington and Derrick's names were on the samo red ticket with Feather ston's. A very large crowd is attract ed by the trial.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
hCSPNtti ulty
 M n Ilv .,x-
Died.

R. W. Casteel, familiarly known as Uncle Bob" Casteel, died Monday night. at l2 o'clock, of pneumonia, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs J, W. Beck. after protracted and pain full illness of several weeks duration, aged about 75 years, and was buried Wednesday at l0:30 a. m, at tha For rest City Cemetery. Rev. W. D. Kelley performing the last sad ceremony. He leaves a family of three daughters and one son, and other relatives and many warm frie nds to mourn his demise The bereaved relatives have the warm est sympathy of the entire community in their deep affiiction.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Shlloh's Consum ptlor Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue cessful Cough Medicine we have ever sold. a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough. Group, and Bronchitis. while it's wonderful success in the cure of Consump tion IS without parallel in the history of medicine. Since it's first discovery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicice can stand. If you have a Cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price It cents, 50 cents, and Sl. %. If you Lungs are sore. Chest or Back lame, use Shlohs Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop x Co; j. J. Ables, Colt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Honor Roll.

The following is the honor roll of Evans public school for February:
 Ernest Hoshall 95, Jesse Davis 95, Nj. c. Hambleton a., Lyman Neil 93. Emmett Hoshall 93, Sol lIambleton 93. Mattie Davis 93, John Cox 93, Ash bel Neil 92. Lloyd Mcdaniel 92. Ar thur Mcdaniel 92. Willie Worrall 92, Nora Mcdaniel 92. Robert Cox 92, Malcolm Neil 9i. Thomas Davis 9l, Blanton Neil 90, Bertie Gray 90, Pearl Davis 90, Julia Davis 90. John Oden 90. G. D. FREE, Teacher.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
.The Blood Is the Life. T

Runs the old saying. and everything that ever makes part of any organ of the body must reach its place therein through the blood. Therefore if the blood is purified and kept i'll good condition by the use of Hoods Sarsaparila it necessarily follows that the benefit of the medicine Is impart- ed to every organ of the body. Can any thing be simpler than the method by which this excellent medicine gives good health to all who will try it fairly and patiently?
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
New Castle Times.

The overflow is coming fast: the gnsts next.
 J. s. Mack returned from Memphis few days ago, where he had been to purchase stock. \
 H. A. Horton took trip down the river | the Cut or last week.
 The young people enjoyed a ball at J. II. Collicr's residence one night last week.
 E. l.. Horton Rro, shipped 5s bales of cot ton by river last week to Memphis.
 Dick Horton. from W estern Arkansas. has been visiting relatives here this week.
 Dr. Mcknight will return home this month. He is now in Memphis, attending lectures.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
The Flrat Step.

Perhaps you are run doww, can't eat, can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything .to your satisfaction, and you wonder What ails you. You should heed the Wnrning. you are taking the first step in- - nervous prostrati0n. You need nerve 1oolc. and In Electric Bitters you will 1d the exact remedy for restoring your lnfvous system to its normal, healthy con-
 lna. Surprising results follow the use % fkle great nerve tonic and alternative. 10r appetite returns, good digestion is
 1o41d and the liver and kidneys re
 6o healthy action. Try bottle. PFice
 - '. F. uiuton's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

LEXINGTON, Ky. March S.-Z. E.. Simmons, of this county, has lost by death the promising stallion Ferguson. eleven years old, by George Wilkes. dam Press Forward, by Albion. He had eight in the thirty list, although but eighteen of his get were trained. Good judges valued him at $25. 900.
 Ferguson was the sire of the fine young saddle and harness stallion, Ferguson Wilkes. now owned by the Eastern Arkansas Fair Association.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
EStrav N OtiCe.

Estrayed, from my stable in Forrest City. about January ', 1891, one Bay Horse Mule, about seven years old; has a large wart on breast; small wart on upper point of leit shoulder; small built. Liberal reward will be paid for information leading to the recovery or the return of said animal to
 l.. ROLLwAGE & Co.
 Forrest City, Ark, February 24. 1891.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

THE regular session of the Arkansas general assembly ended Thursday by constitutional limitation. But by a two-thirds vote of each house the ses- sion has been extended twenty three days, course the crowded condition of the calandar, containing many inn portant measures which must be dis pUsed of, has rendered necessary.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
BuCklen's ArniCa SaIve,

The Best Salve Tn the world for Cuts, Bruises. Sores. Uncers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter. chapped Hands, Chilblains, corns and all Skin Erup- tions. and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
 'ertect satisfaction, or money re fund.- ed. Price 9 cents per box. For sale by Hinton
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
The Spring Medicine.

The popularity which Hoods Sarsapa- rilla has gained as . spring medicine is wonderful. It possesses just those ele- ments of health-giving, blood-purifying and appetite-restoring which everybody seems to need at this season. Do not continue in dull, tired, unsatisfactory condition when you may be so much bene- fitted by Hoods Sarsaparilla. It purifies the blood and makes the weak strong.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
A Little Clrrs Experience in a
 Lighthouse.

CTS of the Gov. Lighthouse, at Sand Berch. Mich., and are. blessed with a daughter four years old. Last April she war taken down with measles, followed with dreadful cough and turning into f6ver. Doctors at home aud at Detroit treated her, but in vain: she grew worse rapidly until she was mere s.handful of bOnes." Then she tried Dr. Kings New Discovery, and after the use of two and half bottles was completely cured. They say Dr. Kings New Discovery is worth its weight in gold. yet you may get trial bottle free Ut c. F. Hint0n's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Nearly Touching the Mark

HELENA, March 1l.-For the first time since the river began to look dangerous here our people begin to be apprehensive. The river is 43i feet above low water, and creeping slowly up. It lacks very little of being up to last years mark. Weather cold with slight rain since noon.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

IT is understood that Rev. N. B. Fizer. whose name has a familiar sound, designs abandoning the minis try for the law. The Gazette is in formed that he recently made applica- ti0n before the.circuit court at Hagen for license to practice, but on sxamina- tion before Judge Green WAS not found sufficiently qualified, and was advised to read up" before again applying Gazette.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

HENRY BRoOKINs, a brave fireman of Little Rock, fell from a truck while en route to supposed fire Tuesday receiving injuries from which he died Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13

THE federal court for the eastern division of the Eastern District of Ar kansas convened in it's regular semi, annual session at Helena, March 9.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
SW SW. ?. ?. Mo5i Editors.
Important to Teachers.

Pursuant to \ call for meeting of county examiners, issued some time since by the state superintendent of public in- struction, Prof. J. H. Shinn, the examin- CTS met at Little Rock on the 18th of last December for the purpose of dsvising ways and means for holding quarterly examinations. and to agree upon the time for holding the same. More than fifty examiners responded to the call. and many valuable plans were suggested, which, if properly executed, will materi- ally enhance our school interests through out the entire state.
 The most important subject discussed was that of grading the papers of all applicants for certificate. The state superintendent's system was finally agreed upon, which Is as follows:
 For third-grade certificate standing of 60 must be maintained by the appli- cant in each of the studies, arithmetic, grammar and orthography, and an aver age of 50 in all the other branches.
 For second-grade a standing of 75 in each of the above-named special studies, and an average of 15 in all the rest.
 For first-grade standing of S5 upon the three branches named, and an aver age of S5 in all the rest.
 It was also agreed to hold quarterly examinations, as contemplated by the law, the third weeks Of June, September, December and March of each year, and on Thursdays and Fridays and If possi- ble to avoid private examinations.
 The standard for passing creditable examination is thus raised. The state superintendent furnishes the questions to each examiner. and more rigid questions are to be asked. These are some of the steps taken by our state superintendent to elevate the profession of teaching. and we are glad to see this onward movement. If the above plans are carried out and the questions properly answered that the state department will send out we fear many will. on trial, be obliged to teach with third-grade certificate who now hold a iirst-grade No one should be satis- fled with a low-grade certificate. The standard above set forth Is even yet much lower than in many other states, and the requirements for securing certificate not nearly SO stringent. We urge upon all teachers in this locality the importance of not only passing the examination far above the average required. but also to seek for the true spirit and zeal of all earnest teacher. The certificate does not make the teacher or the school; the power within must determine the character of the work done. Let every teacher pass the examinations far above the average required for first-grade certificate. But do not stop there. Still continue to seek, to investigate, to learn the higher and truer principles of all mind growth.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
Warming Order.

The Prick Company. a corporation1 cxktinE under the laws of Pennsyl- vania. plaintiffs,
 ve.
 Lucy M. Ross and the unknown hers-at-aw of John Ross and W. C. Kaly and J. W. Keys, defendants. IN ST. FRANCIS CIRCUIT COURT, IN VACATION,
 NOV. 20. 1S90. The defendants in the above entitled cause Lucy N. Ross. the unknown heirs of John Ross, W. c. Kaly and J. W. Keys. are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs. the Prick Company. filed this day in this cause. [SEALl Given under my hand and the sea of said tourt this 20th day of November, 1890
 J. c. STERN. Clerk. By T. Q. FITZPATRICK, D. C. fcb21-4t
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
ROCK HILL, S. C.. March "A. lsoo

ROCK HILL, s. U., March 2, 1SgJ. Dr. J. B. Johnson, Rock Hill: Dear Sir The Microbe Killer bought from you has entirely relieved my wife from asth- ma. and I believe will eventually cure her. Please send me another package.
 Yours truly,
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY
In Favor of Hawkes. New Crystal
 ized Lenses Over All Others.

ized Lenses Over All Others. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. March 5, lSSS- Mr. A. K. Hawkes., Atlanta. Ga.--Dear Sir: have thoroughly tested the glasses you fitted to my eyes some time since, and have found them to possess softness of vision which surpasses anything of the kind have ever used.
 Respectfully,
 w. D. BLoXnAM. All eyes fitted and fit guaranteed at store of A. NJ. Musson, Forrest City, Ark
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
lIOOd Notice.

NOrICE ia hereby given that we J. N. A\ Cavanaugh and others. will make appli- cation Ht the April term of the county court to change road No. in Goodwin township from the crossng of road No. 9 to a half mile south. to southeast corner section 2l on town. ship line; thence west on section line bet ween sections 24 25. g. 22 and 2.: thence north half m,ie on section line between sections 2l and 22. intersecting the Goodwin and Palestine road ]. II. CAvANAUGu,
 k. J. NiCuELS
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
L H. WuanN
APromislna Stallion Dead.

Prin. Ebeneezer Academy. York County. s. ( For sale by H. Evans < Co.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-13
TH0uSANDS0 OF WOMEN

IuUUOAVUOW WUWcN Become afflicted and remain SO, suffering untold miseries from sense of delicacy they cannot overcome. .BRlDFIELDS PEnALB REGULATOR, by stimulating and arousing to healthy action all her organs,
 ACTS AS A SPECIFIC.
 It causes health to bloom on the cheek, and joy to reign throughout the frame. It never fails to cure.
 Tho Best Medicine over Msds ioe Wemsa
 My wife has been under treatment of leading physicians threc years, without benefit. After using three bottles of BRAD yIHLp's FEMALE REGULATOR she can do nxR OWN COOKING, MILKING AND wAsH1No."
 N. s. BRYAN, Henderson, Ala. BRAprrKLp REGULATOR Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
 Sold by druggists at $l.o per bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-04
VALE WANTS MORE FOR HER sHARE.

The elastic imagnatons OF those who estimated ths
attendance at the Thanksgiving Day football game between
vale and Princeton Manhattan Field are indirectly
,s,hIa for the present differences between Yale Coli
eee and the Manhattan Athletic Club Manager Wright
q, the Yale College eleven has refused to accept his
share Of the receipts $4,000 intmatng that those
sOures are not correct. According TO his calculations
Yale's share ought be nearer $4,000.
s J. Cornell is the chairman Of the Athletic Committee
q, the NJ A. O. and had charge Of the financial manage
mont OF the recent game. Mr.. Cornell was neither az
his Mace Of business yesterday was he at the Cherry
Damond Club last night His friends said that he had
gone out the city private business and would NOS
return until Monday.
President C. Carr. OF the Manhattan Athletic Club
WAS seen last night and said that he had taken no active
nart In the management Of the game and knew little aocus
the matter Whatever Mr. Cornell had done he was sure
had been properly. The club received onenfth OF
the receipts and paid all expenses, while Yale and Prince
ton each received two-Hths. C. c. Hughes and other
members Of the club said that they knew te about the
apement of the game as the had been lefs
entirely in the hands OF Captain Cornell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-04
CrPIERs IBRIyGE MATCHES.

The National Association Of Curriers' held large ana
successful meeting last night .. No. 10 Horato-st me
meeting was called to order shortly after O'Clock by
President Major John Peattie, Of Utica The names Of
the various clubs comprising the association were called
over delegate from nearly all being present Ordinary
routine work was gone through The chief suolecs
~ discussion was 10 arrange the dates for the internaon
match and the several interstate matches II was de-
cded that the match Canada should be played during
the first fortnight Of January. This will come on at
Toronto The competition for the Dalrymple medal VIII
he In the first week Of January on Central Park hike
Tho Gordon medal will be played Van Courtlandt
lake probably In the third week Of January. Other
dates for matches were left the decision Of The execu
tive.
The curriers' sermon will be preached the third Sunday
OF Jantary
Among those present T. p. Nicholson. vce-prcs
dent New-York; John j. Van Sehoonhoven, secretary.
Albany; R. A Mcknight treasurer Jertey City and the
following clubs were represented respectively by: Gale
aonlan New York, James Kelock New.York, A. Sims !:
Jersey City James stevens St Andrew, Sew.York.
T. Nicholson Yonkers Isaiah Fraser Thistle, NewYorA
John Gray Empire City, New.York, James r. Cooley
thistle brooklyn. George Macgregor; Manhattan. New.
York T. Wallace; Utica n. Y, John Peattie; American.
n " George Crawford Albany City. John w. MeHay;
Enpire Albany, James McCredie. and Milwaukee, Wis.,
D. Foulks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-04
srccrssrrI OPENING OF A FAIR.

The fair for benefit Of the Messiah Home for Chill
dren No 4 Rutherford Place was begun at Sherrys
Yesterday and will this afternoon and tonight
On the tables is displayed variety OF fancy articles
embracing both the useful and ornamental One OF th
features OF the fair number Of books with auto
graph inscriptions. Among the authors represented are
Holmes Hale, Howells, Kipns stedman. Stockton Mrs
E. b. Custer H. T. Rrchbel Charles Dudley Warner and
Richard Harding Davis. collection OF the Rev. Dr.
Robert Coyers poems compiled especially for the fair
IL offered In a little pspercovered book with original
design on cover souvenir spoon designed b. the Cor
ham ConIsny is also sale. The faces o. the children
I'm the Home are represented the spoon The most
attractive part fair is tho large exhibition Of paint
Ings Nearly all OF these ore offered for sale at prizes
ranging from sl2 10 1915. The exhibition Is in charge
OF Mrs. J. Wells Chsmpney, and is valued at 100000
The tables arc In charge OF the following China and
linen.-Mrs ]. T.. Newcomb, Miss Hollis, Miss kunkel
Miss Shrsdy Miss Riley, Miss Walker, Miss Wills MISS
Thompson Miss undsrhl Miss Spear, Mrs. shrady Miss
McCord fancy table Miss Smith, Miss Roudebush, Miss
r. Bocse Mrs. f. q. Haughwout and Mr.. Hess articles
made by the children Of the Home Mrs.. Brown, Miss
NJ H. Rollins; managers table Mrs. G. CollamOre. Miss
E1an and Mrs c. s. Homer; flowers, Mrs G., IL. Tucker,
Miss Robinson Miss Il. Robinson Miss Tucker. Miss f.
Dow and Miss S. Adams lemonade and cake Mrs. John
Stewart Miss G. Douglas Miss utter aud Miss NJ Bree-
don: Sunshine Circle" Mrs. Bodies, Mrs Nelen, Miss
Westcott Mrs. Ruthof, Miss Whitney Miss Frank, Miss
Thomas and Miss Boles autograph inscription books Mrs
A. NJ Wellington and Mrs Edward Whipplei souvenir
SPOONS Mrs E. HoLrook and Mrs. G. L. Mason; art
gallery Mrs. j. Wells Champncy and Mrs W. A Pullman
homemade cake Miss Blake, Miss Sargent, Miss McDouga
Miss WILCOX. Miss sonag and Miss Pollard iancy @De'
Miss Marie Champney Miss ReddDgton and Mis- Corey
fancy table, Miss Stevens and Mrs Page confectionery
Mn. Alexander Miss Alexander. Miss shoup and Miss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-04

end the faithful service rendered by these fully
justified the recommendation that their salaries be
increased. This done to take effect from October
L, aggregating 800. One additional clerk allowed
from July at 5000 made n net increase in promo
tons and new clerks OF $4,000. Allowance was
also made for twelve temporary money order clerks
from December l to 81.
The gross receipts for the year ended September
30 at this Office S6,456,o11, increase In one
year OF 068 increase OF 5.36 per cent
the corresponding period OF last year. The service Is
greatly hampered in New York by the crowded and in
suricent quarters Mr.. Whitfield is satisfied, how
ever that every effort is being made by Postmaster
Van Colt and his suI'ordinates to handle the mails
promptly and efficiently. 1t Is believed that sixty
additional clerks allowed and the incentive 10 increased
enort afforded by the promotion of the low salared
men Will enable the postmaster to meet all the
able expectations Of the public in the matter OF the
postal service in that city.
Under existing contract the postal machines are to
be furnished March L. and their introduction I'm the
Office VIII greatly promote the dispatch Of all classes
OF mail matter. They will be especially desirable in
the New York Office where space is so great consd-
Grafton 1t Is expected that each machine will do the
work OF hve men, and occupy more space than
that allowed to single hand-stamper If as much.