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The Forrest City times., 1892-08-12

Prof. Alien Hughes of Dancyville, Tenn, arrived in the city Monday and will take charge Of the school ut Evans lschoolhOuse for the ensuing year. Prof. Allen is said to be q young gep- tleman cf fine ability, and we hope he will like our section well enough to remain permanently.
 Dan Grogan is visiting his mother, Mrs. John Fitzsimmons, having just returned from an extended trip through the Northwest. During his absence the telegraph office at Hope field was closed and Dan is now out of q position, but. being tirst-class op- orator, he will not be idle long.
 The little child of Mrs. E. M. Tur- ner was very ill last week at the resi- dence of it's grandfather, R. NJ. Will Hams. It was decided to telegraph for its father, and he arrived Saturday evening. The little fellow improved so that Capt. Turner and family left on Mondny mornings train for their home at Hillsboro, Tex.
 A number of friends, including a l TIMEs man, were delightfully."- enter dinner at the Whitman house. The l iCBdNb VI d5 Nt'"b could be desired-and those present enjoyed it with fine get. The viands were prepared in Mrs. Cooks inimita- ble style, and the bill of fare was ample.
 | The division of the Little Rock and Memphis railroad back-tax money be- tween the several counties penetrated by that road will probably be placed in l the hands of a master in chancery. If the division is made on basis oi niie- age, St Francis, having forty-three miles of track, will receive about one third, or Sl5,000 of the S45,000 just paid the state by that road on account of back taxes. This will enable our county to begin the erection of d court house without delay.
 X waterspout caused a small wash out on the Iron Mountain road in Price McDaniel's place about balf mlle north of Bonair this morning. The south-bound passenger train was com pelled to back into Forrest City, and then go north for the section men to re- I pair the break, which Conductor Han cock informed us could be accom-. 1 plished in half an hour. After pick l ing up the section men the train pro- ceeded an it's way south. and we sup pose got through all right. The vicin- l ity of the Washout was d lake of water.
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Died.

On Tuesday last, the 9th inst. Will lie E., the infant son of L. E. and NJ. E. Davenport, after a lingering illness, passed away, aged 22 months, and bit ter heart-ache now reigns in once happy household.
 "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven" For nearly two thousand years the blessed words uttered by the Savior's tender voice has brought comfort and solace to bruised and bleeding hearts and gilded the clouds of dark despair with hopes bright rays, and in the strength of this hope we bid the sorrowing parents take comfort. We know how hard it IS to give up the dear ones-how hard to know that never again on this earth will our lives be cheered by the child ish prattle of baby's voice, but above the stars we'll meet them bye-and-by.
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Election Proclamation.
NOTICE is hereby given that an election
 IN will be held at the several voting places in St. Francis County. Arkunsas. on

NOTICE is hereby given that an election IN will be held al the several voting places in St. Francis County. Arkansas. on Monday, September ,, 1892, for the purpose of voting upon the adoption or rejection of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. also upon the question of Liquor License. and for and Tow nshp officers, as follows:
 STATE OFFICERS. Governor, Secretary of State. Auditor of State Treasurer, AttOrney-General, Superin- tendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of State Lands Commits toner of Agriculture, Associate and Justice of Supreme Court.
 JUDICIAL OFFICERS. Prosecuting Attorney First Judicial District
 COUNTY OFFICERS. Representative Circuit Court Clerk. County Judge. Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor, Coroner. and Surveyor.
 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Two Justices of the Peace and one Constable for each Township in St. Francis County, ex- cept Madison Township. in which four Jus tices of the Peace and one Constable shall be elected.
 The Voting Places in each Township of said County are as follows:
 Wheatley Township at Wheatley. Goodwin Township at Goodwin. Prairie Township at Palestine. LAnguille Township at Bible Union Church. Tolioo Township at Colt Station: d;so yonnson Thp TTownshhip at t si, Senooiho"se Madison Township. at Scott Moorehead's Storehouse.
 Madison Township at Madison. Franks Township at Millbrook. Blackfish Township Ut Cowen's Store. Griggs Township at Widerer's Station. Given under my hand as Sheriff of St. Fran cis County this August 1lth, 1892
 J. s. FITCH. Sheriff.
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DOBSON DROPS

Into Eternity from the Gallows at De
 Walls Bluf.
 At ? o'clock this afternoon at De- Valls Bluff, in Prairie county, James Dobson, the colored murderer, expi- ated his crime upon the gallows. He died game, confessing his guilt, but asserting his readiness to go. The re- mains were brought to this city OH this evenings train and will be taken to Johnson township tomorrow for in- terment. It was positively stated by persons returning from Little Rock last night that a respite of thirty days had been granted, and when the tcle- graph brought the intelligence of the execution this afternoon it created con- siderable surprise.
 THE CRIME.
 Jim Dobson has always borne the reputation of desperate character, and the fate which overlook hiln to- day has often been predicted by those who knew him. The circumstances of his crime are fresh in the memory of all. In November, 1890. the people of Johnson township were startled by the intelligence that woman and baby had been murdered. Mrs. Nancy Ables. woman of low character. and her grandchild were the victims. Dobson had been the paramour of the woman s daughter, white girl, and his contin- ued ill-treatment of her led to rupt- ure. He went to the house of these women and began beating them. His paramour had the infant in her arms, and in the fight the child was killed by a blow aimed at its mother. He de- parted and the women swore out war rant for his arrest. It was placed in the hands of Constable Pirtle, who went to Dobson's home to arrest him, but he was absent. Upon his return he was informed of the effort to arrest him. He became infuriated and, seiz- ing his Winchester, repaired to the home of the women, four miles distant, nith tuC dfO"Co puipooC Ol hlillHS them. They were sitting up with the corpse of the murdered babe when he arrived and demanded admission. This was refused and he broke open the door. Between him and the fire- place stood Mrs. Ables. and he shot and killed her. He also knocked his former paramour down with the gun and left her for dead. He then tried to kill another daughter. but she man. aged to escape and alarmed the neigh. bors. Dobson went to Louisiana, but returned after few months and was arrested. His trial took place at the spring term of court, and during the progress of the hearing he created a sensation by jumping from window of the courthouse and trying to escape. He was captured, however, and the trial resulted in his conviction and the death penalty was assessed. His at torneys wrought faithfully and he was
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Wldener Times.

Protracted meeting begins soon. All are invited to attend.
 Mrs. Hughes is spending the week up the river with her mother.
 There were several pounds of fine fish shipped from here Wednesday.
 Miss Edna Mahaffey has been suffer ing with boil on her hand this week.
 The health of our neighborhood is good and we hope it may continue So.
 Mir Houston is moving his gin nearer the station and will be ready for work in a short time.
 Prayer meeting was we'll attended Wednesday night, considering the in- clemency of the weather.
 Miss Sadie Davis of Forrest City was over Thursday and contracted for the school at Wideners chapel and will be- gin teaching Monday. We are glad to have Miss Sadie with Us again, as she is very thorough, energetic little teacher
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A Stab at tho L. R. & M.

The Memphis Commercial of this morning contains the following notice of an effort on tho part of the Iron Mountain to dcwn tho Little Rock and Memphis road:
 The Gould system persists in giving the Little Rock & Memphis the cold shoulder. After September the Cot ton Belt will not honor through tickets over the Little Rock & Memphis, and the Iron Mountain has refused to re- ceive freight from the Little Rock & Memphis unless the same is prepaid.
 It is not likely that the efforts of Gould and his men to make the Little Rock strictly local road will result in any benefit to Memphis. The chances are that it will injure the com mercial interests of the city. Rates will surely be maintained more strict ly, and it seems quite likely that the Iron Mountain will succeed in di- verting much of the cotton that now comes to Memphis to St. Louis-the city ill whose interests it is run.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT To the Constitution of the
 State of Arkansas.
lJoINr REsOLUTION NO.


 lJoINr RESOLUTION NO. q.
 Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre- sentAtives of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, majority Of all the Members elected to each House agreeing That the following article shall be proposed as an amendment to the constitution or tho State of Arkansas, which. when agreed to by a majority of all the me,Gbers elected to each house and adopted by majority or the elect. ors of the state voting at the next general election for senators and representatives shall become part of the said constitution, namely:
 States. or male person who has declared his intention of becoming citizen Of the same, of the age of twenty-one years, who has re sided in the state twelve months. in the county six months, and in the precinct or ward one month. next preceding any election at which he may propose 10 vote, except such felony be deprived of the right to vote by law passed by the general assembly, and who shall exhibit poll tax receipt cr other evi- deDce that he has paid his poll taxa the time of collecting taxes next preceding such cleo tion. shall be allowed to vote at any election in the state of Arkansas. Provided, That persons who make satisfactory proof that they have attained the age of twenty-0ne years since the time of assessing taxes next preceding said election and possesses posse @ the the mittcd to vote: and provided further, That the said tax receipt shall be SO marked by dated stamp or wrttes endorsement by the judges of election to whom it may be hrst presented as to prevent the holder thereof from voting more than once at any election. Approved April :, 1891.
 fin conformity to law I hereby give notice that at the next general election in this state for senators and representatives, which IS to be held on the 5th day of September. 1se: the foregoing proposed amendment to the constr tuition of this state will be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection. Each eiec- tor upon depositng his ballot Is required to vote "For the Amendment" or Against the Amendment"
 ISEALl Witness my official signature and seal of office this lst day of February. 1892.
 B. B. CHISM. Secy of State.
 by 1T. B. HAMPSTEAD. Dept. Sec.
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will be awarded to the next hfty per sons sending correct solutions strictly in or der as received. IT you have tried other so- called prize competitions without success you must not condemn those offered by this com pany, as they are perfectly reliable and are carried on in good faith. Contestants must enclose United States postal note for thirty cents. tor fifteen two-cent united Statcs stamp for one months trial subscription to the Ladies Pictorial Weekly. which Is the handsemest and best illustrated weekly pub lication for ladies on this continent. The on ly object in offer ing this competition is to in- trotiuce it into new homes and we guarantee that no psrtislity will be shown in the award ing of prizes. Persons living at a distance. or in the United states. have as good an op- portunity, as the date of postmarlt on letters will be given precedence, so answer early. Address. Ladies' Pictorial Co. ID. Toronto. Canada.
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Shiloh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue. cessful Cough edieine we have ever sold a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success in the cure of Consumption is without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since it's first dls- covery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10c., soc. and S1.00. If your lungs are sore, chest, or back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop & Co.
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accorded new trial, and the case was taken to Prairie county on change of venue. He was again convicted and sentenced to be hanged. The case was taken to the supreme court and the findings of the courts below were af- firmed. A short time ago Dobson es. caped from the jail at Des Arc, but after wandering around in White river swamps for three days was recaptured almost famished and thoroughly de- moralized and hopeless.
 On the gallows today he claimed 1t was not his intention to kill the wo- man, but was too drunk to realize what he was about.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

APOLLO CoNMAEDEy No. li-Mcets on the fourth Thursday in each month. F. b. Me CuIloch F. C.; Geo r. Taylor. Generalisimo; R J. Williams, Captain General; c, IT. san ders, Sec.
 FongEsr CirY CHATTER No. Collects on the first Monday in each month. c. If. Sanders. H. F.; F. Hurley, Sec. Foarrsr CITY LODGE A. F. & A. NJ, No. 1Gs- Meets on tine first and third Thursdays in each month. C. II. Sanders. ". M.; J. k. Brown. Sec.
 GEN. FORREST LODGE K Of P. No. 33- Meets every Wednesday. Geo. P Taylor C. C.: H. D. Gwyu, NJ. E.
 KNIGHTS oF HoNoH-Meets on the first and third Fridays in each month. John L.. Jones. Dictator; ]. T. Fondren. Reporter. KNIauTs AND LADIES or HoSoR-Mects on tho first and third Mondays in each month. Mrs. Mamie !. Nccrary, Protector; J. T. Fondren, Secretary.
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Dressmaking, Etc.

Mrs. NJ. A. Swinnea of Palestine and Mrs. NJ. w. Davis have formed CO., partnership for the purpose of doing d general dressmaking and repairing business. All kinds of sewing done and satisfaction guaranteed. Cleaning and repairing d speciality. Mems sew ing and mending done-pantaloons and other garments cleaned and re- paired. South Washington street. Forrest City.
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Public Speaking,


 The nominees of democracy of St Francis county will meet the people at the following places:
 Wheatley, Wednesday, August IT. Goodwin, Thursday, August Is. Palestine, Saturday, August 20. Bible Union, Monday, August 2. Colt, Tuesday, August 23. Caldwell, Wednesday, August 24. Latimer Schoolhouse, Thursday, 24. Widener, Friday, August 26. Rawlinson, Monday, August 29 Forrest City, Tuesday, Augut, 30. In addition to the candidates we will have, at several of the above places, speakers of prominence from other portions of the state. Division of time will be given to other accredited speak CTS that may be present. The mem- bers of the democratic committee and clubs in the various townships will use their best exertions to have a full turn out of the people. Everybody come.
 V. B. HARD. Chairman Democratic Exuctive Con- mittee.
 John M. Davis, Secretary.
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PREMIUMS $.

Get Ybur Colts Ready In Time to Win
 One of Them. S25 premium for the best colt, 1892, from our Association horses. $lO premium for the best mule colt from c. x. Bynum's jack. SiO premium for the best mule colt from l.. 0. McDaniel's jack. James Russell, II. r. DooLEY,
 Secretary. President. Eastern Arkansas Fair Association.
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The Man at The heel.

The man at the wheel has grave re- sponsibility: so has he who takes his life in his own hands, and when scrofulous, ma larious or otherwise suffering with any blood disease to which human flesh is heir, ignores the advice of his dearest friends and refuses to take Hepaticure, a medicine that yearly cures thousands of his fellow sufferers. Sold by druggists
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An Original Prize Contest,

To the first person who by taking two let ters from the word Plague" can make the name of disease that Is common in portions of both Canada and the United States, will be given an elegant Upright Piano. lvalued at xk15 or it's equivalent in cash, as preferredl. To the second person will be given a Pony, Cart and Harness complete. valued at 900. or its equiualent in cash, if preferredl. To the third person win be given an elegant Gold Watch valued at Fs5, or its equivalent in cash Fifty other prizes. ranging in value from twenty-five dollars to i've dollars Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
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Miles, Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on a new principle-regulating the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr. Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste,
 torpid liver, piles, constipation. Un- equaled for men, women, children. Small- est. mlldest, surestl 50 doses, 25cts. Sam ples free at Winthrop X Co. $ drugstore.
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Agents Wanted On Salary

or commission, to handle the new Patent Chemical Ink Erasing Pencil. The quick est and greatest selling novelty ever pro duced. Erases ink thoroughly in two seconds. No abrasion of paper. Works like magic. 900 to 800 per cent profit One Agents sales amounted to S62oin 6days Another S32 in two hours. Previous ex- perience not necessary. For terms and full particulars, address, The Monroe Eraser Mfg Co.,, La Crosse, Wis.
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McElree's Wine of Cardui
and THeDfoRD's BLACK DRAUGHT arc for sale by the following merchants in Forrest City: II. Evans & Go.
 Winthrop & Co.,,
 C. r. Hinton
For Sale or Lease.

Eighty acres of land. thirty-fve in cultivation, good house, tenement house, stable and cistern. One mile below Andersons Landing on the St. Francis river, known as the Hill farm. For further information apply to
 E. l.. NADAKIN.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was Child, she cried for Cssstoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoris. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
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l GUARANTEE SATISFACTION.

Just received line of Chiffon Laces, which beau ties and includes all shades and quality Ladies' Silk Shirt Fronts all shades solicit postal orders which shall have careful attention Hair Goods in great variety To my stock has lately been added the most elegant and tsc patterns in Ladies' and Misses Hats, Bonnets and Turbans, and for Style, Make Quality and Price
 exceed anything attempted in Forrest City. Also large and beautiful lot of Ladies and Misses Wraps Scarfs, etc.. embracing variety of Style and price which will be appreciated by the public. My line
 of Ladies' Hosiery and Spring Underwear
 has been equaled in Forrest City.
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have recently added to my stock splendid line of Embroderes and Fonncngs of all grades Laces in Silks and Cotton Irish Point Nottingham Swiss and Muslin Curtains Vengs including Silk Soufe, Chenille Gace, Bordered Alecon and English Grape Borders; Ribbons embracing Satin Cord and Fancy Edge ros Grain and Beautiful Mores My line of Mitts Gloves Corsets Fans and Notions is complete.
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x. w. Jackson, Painter. Try J. II. Snyder's 3itters. 'rra,Ie with l.. ROLLWAGE x Co.

x. w. Jackson, Painter.
 Try J. II. Snyder's 3itters.
 Trade with l.. RoLLwAGE x Co.
 Go to Evans & Co. B for silverware
 Der, stewart of Little Rock IS visit ing in the city.
 John II. smith returned Friday from trip to Memphis.
 If you want Table Cutlery, go to Evans Drug Store.
 Try J. H. Suyder's Linimont. Win throp < Co, agents.
 !. M. Daggett of Marianna was in the city this morninP.
 Try the StudebakeI Wagon. l.. Roll wage X O., sole Agents.
 Go to Russell, Graham & Co.'S for mowers and rakes; also lime.
 J. IT. Barden is laid up this week with severe case of neuralgia.
 Buy Brown Boors and SHOES at l.. Rollwage & Co.'S.
 Ladies'. misses and chidren's cloaks at cost. Russell. Graham x Co.
 Buy your SCHOOL Books and STA TIoNERY at l.. Rollwage X Co.'S.
 M. W. Casteel, who was quite i'll re- gently. is now able to be up again.
 Russell, Graham & Co. are agents for the Eureka Mowingmac hines. sasILREs,s WINE OF SAspu! for Weak Nerves Little Mallon Folbre. who has been quite sick for several days, is improv- ing.
 PC. Moore of Palestine was pleas ant caller at THE TIMES office Tues day.
 Miss Tommie Davis was i'll the first of the week, but is now about recoy- cred.
 Miss Ida Myers was on the sick-list the first of the week, but IS now much better.
 The protracted meeting at the Meth odist church continues with unabated interest.
 Last Sunday was the most uncom- fortably warm day of the season. It was hot.
 Pure and fresh Drugs at II. Evans & Co. s. Prescriptions carefully com pounded.
 Messrs. o. E. Doris and J. w. Skinner of Newcastle were in tue city Saturday.
 Miss Aurelia Pelegrin has gone to Newport to spend couple of weeks with friends.
 There is too much rain for cotton to do well. The same may be said of all other crops.
 Buy your Lime, Cement, Fire Brick, Terra Gotta and Flue Pipe from l.. Rollwaee & Co.
 Capt. and Mrs. J. w. Wynne of Memphis have been in the city several days this week.
 Miss Annie Smith of Florence, Ala. |, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. k. Brown, south of the city.
 Mrs. T. W. McClendon, whose criti- cal illness was mentioned last week, IS now much better.
 Largest, cheapest and best stock of goods ever brought to the city, at L. Rollwage & Co.'s.
 George Graeb, with Catarboona, re- turned "Wednesday from visit with friends in Memphis.
 G. w. Allbaugh will leave Monday to put in a stave mill about six miles northeast of Wynne.
 A full line of FURNITURE kept constantly on hand at l.. Rollwage x Co.'S, very cheap for cash.
 A fine ten-pound boy made his ap- pearance at the home of w. E. Mann on Tuesday night. All doing well.
 Mrs. Cook, of the Whitman house, has the thanks of TIE TIMES for a large supply of delicious muskmelon. MeEirse's WINE OF cARpul for female diseases Mrs. J. II. Bard, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. J. Nj. Nichols, ieff Sat urday on visit with her son, Willie Bard, at Little Rock. Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
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My Object to Give Better Goods for Lower Prices than can
 BE FOUND ELSEWHERE

have large stock and intend to reduce it if low prices and rstclass goods any inducement to purchasers want to you all and prove to you that have the Very Cheapest Goods in My Line.
 Yours with respect,
 MADAME E. BOYLE
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Published Every Friday Afternoon

FRIDAY AFTERNOON. AUGUST i2, 1892.
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Mrs. J. II. Bard, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. J Nj. Nichols, fefr Sat urday on visit with her son, Willie Bard, at Little Rock.
 Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
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The Largest Finest, Cheapest and Most At-
 traCtiVe Millinery Store in the City.

make Millinery a speciality and give it my special at. tention My connection with the Eastern markets is such that have something to show every few days. not be excelled in style, quality and prices.