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The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

Special Correspondence of The Times.
 Any expectation of an adjournment of congress by Saturday was abandoned on "Wednesday when the senate amendments to the sundry civil bill were coneurred in by the house, and the opponents of the S, ,000, 900 to the Chicago fair began to iilibuster against the whole bill as amend ed. As the republicans flibustered on Monday against the Raum resolution, most of the week was consumed in this way. The senate being well up in its business, devoted most of the week to debate. A number of minor bills, to which there was no objection, managed to slip through the the legislative mill when 1t Ieyolyed at all Hon. George w. Cooper of Indiana, in the house, Friday, July Sth, advocated a bill to amend the tariff law so as to limit to Sl00 the amount of personal effects to be admitted free with each person. and in cidentally scored some strong points against some glaring discrimination of the Mckinley act (like all republican made tariifs) in favor of the rich against the poor. The bill he advocated has been passed and sent to the senate, where it has worried the plutocrats and friends of wealth.
 Senator Sherman has introduced bill to provide for an International arbitration tribunal to abolish war. .fhe senator had best eudgei his brains over the problem of undoiDg legislation that precipitates wars between American workingmen and the protected monopolist who import Huns to i'll their places.
 President Harrison last week vetoed a bill giving sturdy Bill MeGarrahan the right that belongs 10 every citizen, to go into seourt and test his claim and title to valuable properties, of which he had been deprived by rich and popular corporations The reasons given in his message for this exercise of the one man power would not from legal point of view do credit even to the present attorney-general but this is campaign year; a big corruption fund is needed and needed badly; the corporations interested are full of quicksilver and fiat .' Steve EIkins is in the cabinet and wants Secretary Tracy's portfolio, and against thls one mans rights and long, brave, pa- fient contest were not to be considered for a moment by the Indiana politician in the white house.
 So far republican speakers have given the force bill issue distinctly made by the Minneapolis convention very wide berth.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

THE democratic primary election is over, the ticket is made complete and St. Francis county can count no greater honor than that which will rebound to her if she polls good majority for the ticket at the head of our columns from president to constable. Aud we be- lieve she will win this honor. Why notl Every man on the ticket is that kind of man worthy, as we believe, of the confidence and esteem of his fel- low man. Honest, brave and true, earnest, capable and popular. Why should we not elect themp It can be done if every democrat in the county will vote and work for the ticket, and aid in the great work of educating the masses to their real burdens. Once more beaten the 'wheel-fusion-repub- lican-a -alliance-union labor-third- party will never again be factor in our poll itics. Let us rally to our ticket and put on the armor for victory.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Colt Times.

We are glad to say that Mrs. Uella Williams has about recovered from a serious spell of six weeks illness.
 The farmers in our community are about done laying-by their crops. We have d fine prospect so far for a good crop.
 We have heard of several weddings that will take place this fall. 1 pity the boys that marry this year, as hard as times are.
 We had nice rain Monday last which was great benefit to the health | of the community and the crops. Ii was needed very much. The health of the community is improving rapidly
 Our protracted meeting is doing a great deal of good in our city. Owing to the weather Monday and Monday night last there was only small crowd out. but those who attended had | a nice time.
 We had quite a surprising wedding in our city Sunday last. MT. w. E. Evans and Miss Georgie Arnold were quietly married. We wish them much joy, happiness and prosperity. Will BeaZley. justice peace. tied them to- gether with the holy bands of matri- mony.
 There was a primary election held in our city last Saturday. Nj. W. Izard II. l.. Stone and ]. J. Ables were the judges, N. G. Williams. jr., and Ed Douglass were the clerks. There were eighteen ballots cast for the good old time democrats. This is one year want to see the good old democratic flag waving in our counties, states and at the white house.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
A "DemocratIc Force BilI.'

Memphis Commercial.
 An East Tennessee republican writ ing to the New York Tribune charges that 10000 republicans in this state have been disfranchlsed by democrat ic force bills It is thus that he chooses to describe the D0rtch law. which is the Australian ballot system, the registration law and the poll tax law. if these laws have disfranchised republicans it is because the lntelii- pence of the average republican voter will not respond to any greater demand than is involved in taking a ticket out of the hands of white boss and hand ing it through window as directed. A monkey could do the same with just as intelligent conception of the mean ing of his act. It is quite likely that these laws haved operated against the republicans just as all laws for secur- ing an honest ballot will do. Our pe- nal institutions and laws making men infamous for certain crimes have also operated to keep many good republl- cans from the polls; indeed. If every chicken thief in the state were dis franchised the Republican party would never be heard of outside of East Ten. nessee. But must we revise our penal laws with a vlew to increasing the republican vote? That is the logic of the argument. Our republican friends would doubtless consider the whole criminal code force bill.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

We have good scientific authority fol saving that common house fly lays fonr times during the warm season'an average of eighty egg. or three hun dred and twenty in all. One half of these produce females. so that each of these four broOds bring forth layers of eggs. the first batch laying three hun dred and twenty eggs and those coming later less numbers. To sum up:2 ,030,- 320 flies make up the progeny of two files and their descendants during d single summer. It has also been cal culated that if each fly matched should live four years, at the end of that time the entire army would form d solid mass around the earth, extending to q height of fifty miles, or about the estl- mated highnesS of our atmosphere. The chief consolation for all this is that our winged friends eat mp no end of poisonous garbage. Il would be more comfortable, however if they would be satisfied with this, and leave their human victims alone.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

with the comforts of clnip life. for trip to the famous fishing grounds of Arkansas-Fishing Lake.
 .A start was made, and soon the sails of the prairie schooners" were elisten- ing in the rays of the sun which now then peeped from the cloudy sky as a beacon of encouragement. and the pots and pans jingled. amidst the hills and holinws of Crowleys Riige. Crow Creek was reached where the shining minnow WAS seined in abundance and salted and packed on ice. Nothing of interest occurred until the brow of the Ridge facing east was reach. X short stop was made to view the beautiful sce- nery. and the picture presented would compare favorabIy with of any of the famous summer resorts of the north west. Nesting at the foot of the rdge is the town of Madison. looking as pie turesuue as the word implies. As far as the eye can reach right and left tue beautifnl St. Francis river can be seen, looking like a thread of silver run zig gag over the landscape, while to the east the wilderness of the bottom seein only to and where the sky begins De- scrnding. the little town was passed and q threatening incline warned us of our approach to the ferry. The ferry and ferryman are all that could be de- sired free. but the approaches on both sides of the river are in a wretched con dition. The next county judge could make reputation by improving it
 Across the river and along the river road for about six miles brought us to a point where a road had to be sought through the canebrake, but brother Gray was equal to the emergency, and by nlgistfall our tent was stretched on the banks of Fishing Lake. A nasty meal of bread, ham and coffee, dashed with iced lemonade. and the curtain was drawn for the night-not to sleep, for between the swapping of yarns, the buzz and bite of saeeters, and the re- gret that there was no chimney to the tent, the day broke ere one had closed his eyes. killing two birds with one stonen was the rule. and soon all was ready for sport. The Professor and Mallory paired, as also did brother Gray and the old man. Fish bit eagerly and such sport as was enjoyed is rarely al- lotted to man. There seemed to be a rivalry between brother Gray and the Professor as to their merits as anglers, and it still remains a question as to who hooked the first fish. yet Gray led in the evening by one fish. The next morning, the Professor led the score by 10, but brother Gray made splurt that put him one in the lead. The Old man and Mallory wasn't fishing, anyhow, but had as much fun as the best of m. After an early fish dinner. on Friday, the pack-up was completed, and after an expression of the good time enjoyed we bid farewell to Fishing Lake.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

valued at si3s.or its equivalent in cash. To the third person. a handsome Gold Watch. valued at Ss5. ar it's equivalent in cash. The next fifty persons sending correct answers will each receive prize. valued at from twcn- ty-five dollars to five oiiars. Prizes awarded in the United States will be sept free.nf duty. Con- testants must enclose with their answer a United States Postal Note for thirty ceuts,or fifteen United States two-cent stampslfOr one months trial subscription f0 the Ladies' Pic torial Weekly. which is one Of the handsomest and best ladies weekly publications on this continent; the object in offering this prize contest is to introduce it to new families, and increase its permanent subscription list. We guarantee that prizes will be awarded strict iy in order of merit. The date of pOstmark on letters is given precedence so that persons living at a distance have just as good an op- portunity of securing valuable prize. Ad- dress, Ladies' Pictorial Co, "E" Torento, Can ada.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
 A 900 Judgment.

Little Rock Gazette. 5th.
 In the suit of the state of Arkansas vs the Little Rock and Memphis Railroad company for back taxes, the ell 1ncery court yesterday afternoon rendered d decree in favor of the state for si5 900. This decree thought to be good for both parties to the suit, as it means that the state gets all that it is en- titled to in the suit and may mean an extension of the road into Texas at an early date. The indications point that way. The state was represented by the Attorney. General, w. E. Atkinson and Col. T. E. Martin, special attorney ap- pointed by the governor. and the rail- road company by Messrs. U. NJ. and G. E. Rose.
 The suit was instituted by Attorney General DaE w. Jones ill 1887 in the l Pulaski chancery court. At that time suit was also brought against the Iron | Mountain, but the latter compromised with the state legislature by paying S250 900 for back taxes covering the same period as that of the Little Rock
 Memphis road. It is understood that the legislature offered to compromise
 with the latter by them paying S45 ,000
 the amount they have finally agreed to
 pay. The case was submitted and |; consent judgment taken yesterday
 morning for S45, 900 to be paid Novem
 Der 3 next, with 5 per cent interes
 from date.
 Chancery Clerk Hicks has been ap pointed special master to ascertain tht amounts due the various counties through whi;h the road runs, viz: Pu laski, Lonoke, Prairie, Monroe, St l Francis and Crittenden counties. All of the railroads in the state hay, been paying their taxes promptly since 1882. It was believed for long tim, that the railroads were exempt iron taxation under their original charters but the courts held that when tht roads changed hands immunity iron taxation ceased. The Little Rock ant Memphis changed hands in 1874, ant
 hence the state claimed taxes iron that date.
 Suits will also be instituted agains all other roads who are similarly in debted to the state. It is generall
 considered by those who are familia
 with the facts in the suit that the judg
 ment obtained is a good one for tn state.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Goodwin Times.


 There is a great deal of sickness through the country at present.
 Mrs. F. NJ. Ford of Helena is visit ing her father, Capt. w. II. Pearce. The farmers are about through lay ing by their crops in this section of the county.
 We had nice shower on Monday last, which was very acceptable with the farmers.
 Ask Joe Henley if he has lost any thing. He looked real lonesome Sun day evening. Ask Hugh Smith why he couldn't hit McGoflin's balls. They were so nice and straight.
 The democratic primary boiled about 37 votes, which is about double the vote of two years ago.
 J. T. Walker left Sunday morning for Helena to attend the races, taking with him his mare, Maud $.
 Some of our boys were over to Plain Chapel last Saturday to play ball. They reported very disagreeable wrangle Rev J. A. Mason preached an elo- quent sermon at our church Sunday. Bro. Mason is always welcome at Good win.
 The Peoples party had a lovefeast at Prairie Hall Saturday night. We heard they had Sweetened Coffey Featherston and, perhaps, Fizer with them.
 Miss Lizzie Fisackerly of Brinkley returned home Sunday morning after a pleasant week in this community. Some of the boys are looking very sad this week.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Ahaham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln's physician, the emi- nent Dr. Holland, who attended him in his last moments, when the brave mans life was fast ebbing away, stated that it was not the direct result of the fatal shot of Booth" but the reduced physical con ditition of the president due to the enor- nous strain upon his nervous system; that if he had taken necessary precautions to have kept his Blood, Liver and Kidneys in sound and healthy condition, recoy- cry would have been certain, and that the remedy he always recommended was He- paticure, the Great English Blood and Liver Tonic, as ii is absolutely certain to cure all these troubles. For sale by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

Thaush the most popular issue with Presi- dent Harrison and his ofice-holding and office-seeking army. the force bill does not seem to take well with conservative repub- licans. nor that class of independent think CTS who have heretofore cast their lot with the Republican party on dead war issues and the living tariff question.
 The Philadelphia Ledger. an indepen- dent republican paper, sounds the alarm. Opposition to the so-ealled force bill. " says that influential journal, ''is not a partisan question; it is 2 patriotic duty in which republicans as well as democrats par ticipate.
 Little more than that may be said of it, as to assume That it ever become law, it is to assume that the American people have neither public virtue or a just appTecia- ton of their liberty"
 This Is well. But. unfortunately for the country, the Republican party desires re- publican success rather than patriotism, and only by securing the machinery Of Che peoples election can 1t hope to Perpetuaie its power. "lt is patriotic duty to leave the people the management Of their own affairs. But MT. Harrison. backed by the vote of the majority in the billion dollar congress and by the unanimous voice of the republican national convention. has declared against home Tnle and in favor of governing the country from the white house. by a swarm of camp followers, to be paid for party work out of the taxes wTung from the people.
 Every democrat wonld like to see the day when the force bill and all other sec tional questions shali be laid al rest for ever. That day will come. however, until the government is once more democratic ln all its branches and new era of peace and prosperity shall arise in consequence.
 One of the numerous broken pledges chargeable to the republicans was the law making eight hours days labor in all public works. This law was passed as early as 1868, but through successful beg ging of government contractors the law was violated and treated as dead letter through each successive republican admin istration down to the present time.
 We are not now proposing to argue the question upon its merits. Several states have passed laws regulating the hours of labor, and it is said with most excellent results We desire now to call attention to the fact that the republicans made the promise and passed a law that was inoper- ative, and that the democratic house of the present congress has passed law which will make it penal offense for any government official or contractor to in fringe it.
 The Republican party promised labor whatever it asks and then legislates i'll fla vor of capital and against labor.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Courage.

Man is curious creature" unused E. T. Welborn, as he lounged in the rotunda of the Lindell and blew SC. ries of tobacco smoke rings that re- sembled the circles of Saturn.
 ''He is at once the bravest and most cowardly of earthly creatures. He will do deeds to make the very gods stare with envy, and commit crimes that would make Satan perish with shame. 1 saw Grants veterans hurl themselves against the heights of Vicksburg. and within three years I saw some of the same men who had to be fairly dragged out of that holocaust when the venture proved hopeless trample women and children to death in a mad rush to get out of building that was supposed to be on fire. One would suppose that man who walks into the very jaws of hell in defense of piece of bunting could be depended upon in every emergency, but such is not the case. Put him in crowded theatre, let some lunatic give an alarm of fire. and he is immediately trans formed into panic-stricken animal. unable to intelligently act the only law left him, that of self-preservation. ''- Globe Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
A Marshal Saved Life and Hair

For the last eight years l have been in bad health, suffering with Malaria, gheu- matism, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, My dlges- tion was bad, and my hair all came out, Tn fact was nearly wreck. l had taken kidney and blood medicines, which did me no good. When l began taking r. r. F.. about three months ago, I was as weak as a child. have only taken fouI bottles, small size, and today l am wei man and my hair has ''come again.n cannot recommend F. F. r. too highly.
 W. F. WARE.
 Marshal. Monticello, Fla. F. C. Owens, Witness.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

THE TIMES is not in position to judge between the two candidates be- fore the democratic primary election in Lee county. We take it for granted that one is as able, honest and capable as the other. We have nothing but the kindliest feelings for both men. They no doubt entered the race in good faith and with determination to abide by the action of their party. The execu- tive committee are the representatives of the party, and their decision, being unprejudiced as 1t no doubt is, should be the supreme law with any and ail can. didates. No man is greater than his party, and no man has lease on an office. under democratic rule. We therefore urge the democrats of Lee county, and especially Mir. Harrington as the leader of dlssatified element to fall into line and abide the decision of his party's representations-the convention. Two years hence he can again measure his popularity with MT. Derrick, and if, as he (Harringtonl claims, he has been in anyway de frauded the fact will no doubt add to his strength, and we predict his nomi- nation and election under such circum- stances. Surely Mir. Harrington will not allow himself to be the means of disrupting the party which has honored him. What will it profit him if he gain the office of sheriff and lose the confidence of his party, and thereby disorganize it and perhaps bring de- feat? The bitter, fearful experience in St. Francis county since 1ss6 leads as to plead with our brothers of the awful mistake of bol1ng. It is mis- take that once made, years upon years cannot overcome. Mfr. Harrington had a thousand times better lose the office than that his party should be defeated Brothers. get right before it is toe late.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

THE greed for office of the average drygoods box politician makes him an easy prey to seductive and wiley prop ositions of the Peoples" party. And. judging from the numbers of candi- dates they have named who are pro fessed democrats, this is their modus operandi to make few converts tc their decreasing and trembling hand full of followers.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Agents Wanted On Salary

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The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

THE democratic majority in Ala bama will reach between 15,000 and c0.O00. This is considerable falling off of the old time vote, but is flatter- ing in consideration of the claims of the so-called Third party. Democracy is here to stay.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05

X ReuT, foot, horse and dragons is what the so-called populites suffered in Tennessee yesterday. In some counties which had always gone re- publican, the democrats candidates were elected. Now. brother populites let us have a rest. You are not ''in it, J and have nothing to say.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on a pew principle-regulating the liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. D Dr. Mi les Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. Un- equaled for men, women, children. Small est, mildest, surestl 50 doses, 25cts. Sam ples free at Winthrop & Co.'s drugstore.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
APrlze Hen Party.

If three hundred hens lay three hundred eggs in three hundred days, how many hens will it take 10 lay one hundred eggs in one hundred daysY To the first persOu answering the above problem correctly the publishers of the Ladies Pictorial Weekly will give an ele- gant uprlgbt Piano valued al kk25 or it's equiv olenf in cash. as preferred. To the second person will De given au elegant Safety Blcycle
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
Shiioh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue eessful Cough edicine we have ever sold, few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while it's wonderful success in the cure of Consumption is without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first dis eoyery 1t has been sold on guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price l0c., 5oe. and S1 .00. If your lungs are sore, chest, or back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop G Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
PlsoatoriaI

The outlook Wednesday noon bid fair to bring with the night 'fisherman's tuck, yet it did not deter such old stagers as Prof Rollwage, Tom Gray. 5.owery Mallory and the "Old Man from ensbagking in vehicles well loaded