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Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10

"My home is in the Choctaw nation"
said DIR. E. n. Allen, who dwells at Nc
Allister, a thriving town noted for its
extensive coal mines, to a reporter at
Willard's. .'And l want to tell you,"
he continued, "that when it comes to
mineral wealth, though yet in an unde-
veloped state, there are few sections of
this country equal to ours. Next to
Pennsylvania we have the finest coal in
the United States, producing coke of the
very best quality, which finds ready
market even in Philadelphia. A thou
sand men are employed in the coal mines
at McAllister, and Kansas and Texas
are liberal buyers. Lead and iron ore
abound, and silver veins of enormous
richness are only awaiting develop
ment. Washington Post.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
Birds and Sympathy.

A pair of terms have been seen to aid a
wounded companion on the water. In
this case they lifted it from the surface
and tried to assist it to fly. The terms
not only showed sympathy but We're
able to translate it into action. Other
birds, either less intelligent or less indif-
ferent to the danger which the presence
of human spectator suggests, exhibit
the same concern for wounded mates or
companions by flying round them or
alighting near the sufferer. st. John
mentions case of II sheldrake which
would not leave its wounded mate. and
peewits will sometimes return and
hover over wounded birds, especially
early in the year. before the full grown
young have learned the extreme caution
which marks their behavior later in the
season.-London Spectator.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
Buried Alive After All.

In Ireland the custom used to prevail
of burying the dead as soon aftSr their
certified decease as possible. It is very
probable that many were thus buried
alive. 1t is related that a certain DIR.
Walker. of Dublin, entertained such
strong views upon this question that he
never wearied of discoursing upon it,
and even wrote pamphlet embodying
his views, which was widely circulated.
While conversing one day with his
friend Mrs. Bellamy, celebrated
actress. the lady informed him that she
herself would take care that he should
not be committed to the cold embrace
of mother earth until indisputable evil
dence was forthcoming Of his death,
provided his decease preceded hers.
Some time afterward the doctor con-
tracted fever, of which it was sup
posed he died. In spite of the opposition
he had raised to the prevailing custom.
he was buried the day following. Mrs.
Bellamy was at the time in Ireland, and,
hearing of his death and burial, she
hastened to Dublin, and at once had his
body exhumed. Her considerate offices,
however, came too late. On opening
the coffin it was found that the doctor
had evidently revived since his inter-
ment, for he was found lying upon his
side.-Yankee Blade.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
TrifIng with Sacred Things.

l once frightened 200 colored people
almost to death. They were holding
protracted meeting in a little tumble
down church near Nashville and the ex-
citement ran high. l attended with
some other bad boys, misbehaved and
was fired ont. determined to break
up the meeting. procured some phos-
phorus, and the next night before the
crowd assembled drew skeletons, deaths
heads and devils all over the walls.
then concealed myself il ;he loft, armed
with long hollow reed; while my COM
panions. provided with sheets and masks,
hid themselves i'll the grove in which the
church was situated. That night the
church was packed and religious fervor
reached its climax. The preacher was
picturing the horrors of hell and the
nideousness of it's master and the sin
ners We're shivering with apprehension.
Two large lamps hung in the center of
the low room furnished the light, and
by the help of the hollow reed l blew
them both out.
The preacher stopped in the middle of
his exhortation. The walls blazed forth
with horrors traced in burning, snaky
outlines. There was n convulsive gasp,
n scream from 200 throats and stam-
pede. The preacher went through
window, and, though rheumatic, out
ran all his parishioners. Then my
ghostly confederates appeared, uttering
dismal groans. Scores of the terrified
blacks, unable TO run, lay down and
groaned with an agony Of fear. The
joke was too good to keep. Ny father
heard of it. He was Presbyterian
divine and did not believe in trifling
with sacred things. 1t is said that he
laughs best who laughs last, and the
colored people came in on the subse-
quent chination.-Interview in ST.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
1t doesn't break the heart of love 10
have tho clntboS1,pa hroaly
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
Curious Tricks of Memory.

One of the queerest freaks of the men,
ory is the trick-often enough noted for
that matter-which some peoples men,
ories have of seeming to recall only the
things that the mind never made any
effort to remember, and letting go irrev-
ocably all the things that the mind did
consciously attempt to store up. Pos
sibly the Listener has once before told
the story of friend of his, whose occu-
patton is more or less literary. who can
remember but one single piece Of poetry.
and that was piece of doggerel that
his seat mate in school once learned! All
the divine verse that he himself has oft
Ell labored to commit is gone forever;
but this piece Of doggerel which the
other boy labored to learn, but probably
totally forgot in month or a year.
sticks fast in his mind.
Everybody's memory has a tendency
to hold fast TO mischief and nonsense
and let serious and important things go.
However, this very characteristic of the
memory is thing that can be made use
of if we know how to do it. If we are
bright enough at the right time to take
in these useful things somewhat after
the easy and enjoyable fashion that we
take the agreeable nonsense, the chances
are that they will stick by us.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
4 Bad Rreak.

4 doctor, who was treating one of his
patients for simple but tedious disorder,
found the man in such an irritable con-
dition that he began to cheer him up.
But his words fell on deaf ears, for the
man had been housed up so long that he
was firmly convinced that his time had
come.
Tut, tut" said the doctor. "I'll have
you round again in few days if you'll
keep quiet and take the medicine. Why.
man, suffer from the same complaint
as You myself"
There was n look of compassion in the
patients eyes as he reached out the bot
tie and said:
I'm that case, doctor, do take some of
this medicine you prescribed for me-"
The man had grown almost hopeful
under the influence of the doctors reas-
surfing words, but his hopes were cruelty
dashed the next moment as the medical
man drew back from the bottle with a
shudder and replied. mo, thanks
New York Evening Sun.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10

NJ. Sala tells the following: ~ was
present at the Jubilee garden party
given by her majesty at Buckingham
palace. My flower dropped ont of my
buttonhole. \ very pretty young serv-
ant-presumably there for the purpose
of looking after our wearing apparel.
sticks and umbrellas-picked it mp.
While in the act of putting it in my
coat again. with view of obtaining a
peep into the queens rooms, asked her
if there was chance of seeing them, at
the same time endeavoring to slip SOW
-reign into her hand. She shrunk back
L wish could. sir she whispered, but
there's II heve on ner"-Pall Mall Ga
Zette.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
A Good Word for the Sparrow.


The pugnacious sparrow has long beer
charged with driving away our native
birds. This may be true to a limited
extent. but it does not appear to be as
true bill of indictment, so far as recent
observation goes, as it might be. Others
besides ourselves have observed large
number Of robins. bluebirds and chip
pies nesting nearer by than heretofore,
and that they are not molested by the
sparrows. A pair of robins selected a
tree near the sidewalk, not over fifty
feet from our front door, and many
times a day we see the parent birds
gathering their food upon the lawn, and
never once, there or elsewhere, have we
seen them disturbed by sparrows.
A bluebird has nest in house at q
neighbor's Just diagonaliy across the
street. and a chippy family of young
in a tree only few rods to our left, and
never once have we known of either be
ing molested. We believe the truth tc
be that the numerous shotguns in the
hands of wanton destroyers of innocent
bird life, or in those who are killing
birds for the millions to dress hats with.
are responsible for the wholesale destruc.
ton of native song birds, or driving
them away. more than the ever present
or active sparrow. Anyhow we admire
the sparrow for his persistence and
pluck.-Reynoldsville Pa.) Volunteer.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
Coai Worth More Than Clothes.

Apropos of the way the coal barons
are grinding profits out of the consumers
and propose still further to continue the
grinding process, little conversation
was heard last week at the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad station in Jersey City that wa
very pat. a young New York business
man was ut the station, waiting to meet
his mother, who lives with him here.
but had been down in Pennsylvania II
one of the small towns of the coal
regions visiting relatives. The mother
arrived, and after the usual osculatory
greetings the son bethought himself oe
her baggage. She went to the baggage
room with him and pointed ont very
small trunk
Il brought all the clothes took away
with me back in that" she said
Brought back Your clothes from
Pennsylvania" exclaimed the young
man i'll tones of mock surprise and dis
tress. Brought clothes from Pennsyl-
yania to New York. Why. in the name
of all that is sensible. mother dear, did
you not throw away your clothes and
bring your trunk back full of coal."-
New York Times.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
ENGLAND BEFORE THE STORM.

The day that is the night Of days.
With cannon fire for sun ablaze.
We spy from any pillows lift;
And England still this tidal drift!
Would she to sainted forethought vow
a space before the thunder's food,
That martyr of its hour might now
Spare her the tears OF blood?
Asleep upon her ancient deeds.
She hugs the vision plethora bleeds.
And counts her manifold increase
OF treasure in the fruits OF peace.
What curse on earth's improvident.
When the dread trumpet skaters rest,
Is wreaked. she knows, yet smiles content
AS cradle rocked from breast.
She, impious to the Lord OF Hosts,
The valor OF her offspring boasts,
Mindless that now on land and main
His needed prayer is active brain.
No more great heart may guard the home,
Save eyed and armed and skilled To cleave
Yon swallower wave with shroud of foam.
We see not distant heave.
They stand TO be her sacrifice,
The sons this mother filings like dice,
To face the odds and brave the Fates:
As in those days Of starry dates,
When cannon cannon's counterblast
Awakened. muzzle muzzle bowled.
And high in swathe OF smoke the mast
Its fighting rag outrolled.
Meredith in London Athcneum.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10
ODDS AND ENDS.
Dollars bring dollars.

OOlIdIS UTlnS uOlIdTs.
Ungratified wishes maintain hope.
Wagner's father was clerk in police
court.
Wine CHARTERS in France use moro
than $4,000, 900 eggs year.
Young people predisposed to myopia
should not study by artificial light.
Peter the Great superintended the
management of the first Russian news
paper.
Would You be Just? Please do not
punish a child for fault learned from
yourself.
There is something wrong with a
mans religion if it never makes him
want to sing.
The most importunate lover is the one
who accuses you of having led him on
when it is all over.
While boring a well in Stockton, Cal,
a man found monkeys tooth at the
depth of ,l2i feet.
The amount paid in salaries to teachers
and school lsuperintendents in the United
States every year is $sO,OOO,OOO.
Hard wood in Wisconsin is being
rapidly cut up to be made into charcoal
for the iron furnaces in that state.
The Dismal Swamp in Virginia, one of
the largest swampy tracts in America,
contains about 800 square miles.
Thiers. the historian of the French
Revolution and afterward president Of
France, was the son of lockmender.
Crude oil is excellent to wipe wood
work and furniture with, according to
a painter. Wipe off with a clean cloth.
In the Boulevard St. German in Paris
you can drop small sou into a slot
in circular column publicly situated,
press a button and catch eight quarts of
het water in pail.
Democratic messenger., 1892-09-10

1t doesn't break the heart of love 10
have the clothesline break.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Palestine Times.

Miss Lizzie Moore was over from For. rest City Sunday.
 Frank Cross of Little Rock Is assistant agent at the depot here.
 Miss Hattie Whitman and little sister, Daisy, visited our town Monday.
 The little folks enjoyed play party al Judge Coffey's last Friday evening.
 The children will have ''house warm ing in Mrs. Sligh's new house next Fri day evening.
 Mrs. Featherston and Miss Ludy Sweet spent Sunday in Palestine and were the guests of Mrs. Coffey.
 Dr. John w. Hayes of Marianna was called here Sunday evenning to see Mrs. Robert Freeland, who has been quite i'll al her mothers north of town.
 Rev. N. B. Fizer filled the pulpit at this place last Sunday. Mir. Fizer is an able and eloquent speaker, and we are glad to learn that he will have an appointment here once a month in future.
 There will be dance at the hotel Thursday night. Quite number have been Invited from Marianna aud Forrest City. and the young people are expecting to have grand time.
 Prof. G. ID. Free of Wheatley spent several hours in Palestine school on Mon- day. Prof. Free is wide-swake school man. Wheatley is to be congratulated on having so able scholar at the head of her school.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Public School Notss.
ROLL OF HONOR.

Primary Department-Virgie Al. dridge, Emma Beck, Lida Carpen ter Stella Doyle. Nellie Ezell, Fannie Franks, Annie Russell, Addie Horney Annie Rutledge. Vera Sisk, Mamie Taylor, Annie Webb, Mabel Williams Corinne Williams, Mamie Nelson Winnie Doyle. Winfield Davis, Lau renee Davis, Dee Featherston, Paul Featherston. Henry Franks, Tinie Hester, Willie Sisk, George Taylor, Taylor Mooneyham. Archer Hatcher
 First ntermediate-Pearl Crippen Mamie Lindsey. Maggie Taylor, Clife Nash. May Simmons. Leta Oliver, Elm. David, Katie Fitzpatrick, Clara Smith Charlie Rutledge, Lee Fitzpatrick' Sam Brown, Tom Horney, Gordon Monroe. Walter German, Tom Parham Willie Hinton, Otto Rollwage, Robert Rollwage, Clarence White. Albert Smith, Charlie Ravens, Henry Cor man.
 Second Intermediate-Celia Finley Louise Fitzsimmons, Johnnie Horney' Clara Horton, Hettie Lewis, Ethel Lan' caster, Julia Rogers, Bertie Brown, Josie L0wery. Katie Rollwage, Pearl David, Nora Myers, Alta Berry. Hen " Boggs, Homer Folbre, John Ravens Walker Seaborn, Jim Izard. Rolfe Fl dridge. John Izard, Willie David, Will lie Hester, Robert Jackson, Gervast McCrary, Hubert Fitch, Walter Lutz
 Grammar School--Maude Gurley. Al va Taylor, Eula Williams, Hattie Whit man Ina Hearon, Mary Williams, Lucille Dye, Belle Wilsiams, Olive Gatling Nina Carr, Ted Norton. Wodie Pas lay, James Wolfe, Carol Wood, Ern. est Beck, Lewis Featherston, Bot CrlscO, Bob Davenport, Rufus Fon- dren, Willie Mallory, Guy Eldridge
 High School-Gordon Casteel, Ma bel Loda, Hary Knight, Claudia Nal l0ry, George Laughinghouse, Percy Eldridge, Mary Lancaster, Ed Howell Emma EIdridge, Richard Winfied David Bottoms. Robert Myers, Willie Paslay. Willie Doyle, Wright Lewis Mamie Doyle, Ray Bonner, Lula Ma son, Fannie Williams. Ham Grady James Alley, Ada Mcdaniel, Vera Brown, Vallie Davenport,
 NOTES.
 Mrs. Sadie Davis was taken sich Wednesday and school was suspended in the aftertoon on account of her ill ness.
 Those who attended the''candy stew at Mir. T. A. Davis last Tuesday night spent pleasant evening.
 The "phantom'' party given last Monday night was 8 success and en joyed by all who attended.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
An Eiopement.

Love don't worry itself much about opposing relatives and recalcitrant friends. This fact is demonstrated every day in the year, and the more pronounced the opposition the sooner the youngsters put in operation plans for it's evasion.
 Last Sunday MT. P. A. Gillespie of Brinkley and Miss Mamie Hammond Of Wheatley arrived in this place and registered at the Forrest City hotel. MT Gillespie immediately sought the county clerk for the purpose of secur- ing marriage license. Captain Stern was out of town, and Deputy Clerk German was summoned. The circun- stances were laid before that official, Sunday, explaining that he could not legally dc so on that day. The bride groom-elect pleaded, but the deputy clerk was inexorable. The picture of angry relatives rushing to thwart the well-laid plans of the lovers vi ct ar mis was:graphically depicted, but Cor man was relentless. He was sorry for the young people, but he couldn't do it. The disappointed lovers were com pelled to await the ushering in of an0th- CT day, but promptly at l2 o'clock, midnight, Mir. German was aroused, and at l2:I5 a. m. the necessary license was issued and Rev. N. B. Eizer pro- nounced the words which made them man and wife. They took the 9:45 train for their home at Brinkley. and TnE TIMES hopes they will enjoy a long, prosperous and happy voyage across the sea of niatrimony.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Stevens Released.

John Stevens, who killed the negro George Brown Tn the St. Francis bot. tom east of Widener last week had a pre- liminary hearing before Squire Epps on Monday and the case against him WAS dismissed. 1t appears he had some truoble in the court of tho magis- trate who issued the warrant. We learn he was first offered bail, but de. sired change of venue from T. J. Withers court which was denied ,and the prisoner was remanded to Jail without bail. The case was brought before County Judge w. H. Coffey on Friday and Stevens was released on bail Then, after an impartial investigation by Squire w. F. Epps, he was ac. quilted. The consensus of opinion is that Stevens was entirely justifiable in the killing. It is difficult to imag. inc how he could have avoided 1t and saved his own life. Those of the cor. oner's jury with whom we have talked concerning the affair arc very em. phatic in their expressions of belief that it was necessary for Stevens tC kill Brown in order to protect him. self. And d long acquaintance with Squire Epps eonvinces us he would not have ordered the prisoners release il thore had been any evidence pointing to any other phase of the matter.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26

The communion service at the Meth odist church last Sunday was well at tended. A large number of christian
 people, members of the different churches ,recieved the sacrament of the
 Lords supper. The first quarterly
 conference for the year convened on
 Monday at 2 p. m. It Is encouraging
 to know that the official board made decidedly the best financial report for the past six years. The assessment for preachers charge and the presid- ing elder was fixed at el02S.
 Mr. Henry Winter, formerly manager
 of the Savannah Brewery, says he had
 Rheumatism of the Heart for several years. Often he was unable to walk over
 few blocks, hls pain was SO intense; he
 had trouble to get his breath; he had phy-
 slcisns in Philadelphia, his former home,
 but the best professor in the university there could not give him relief. Coming
 here he saw F. r. F. advertised, tried two
 bottles. and is now well man. His pain has left him and he can now walk all day
 He renders thanks to P. F. F., and says its workings are wonderful.
 Our old friend E. Bonner was the victim of serious accident Saturday dlltIllooii. I1c WuB siOtiIlk tu ku oCC- | ond story of his barn husking corn, his | feet dangling through trap, when he
 lost his balance and was precipitated
 to the floor below, distance of some | ten or twele feet. His left shoulder was badly disIocated and bruised, re- quiriug a second setting. A piece of | the shoulder blade was clipped of
 which will probably prove the most aggravating of his hurts. He Is doing as we'll as could be expected under the circumstances, and has our best
 wishes for speedy and complete re- 1 covery.
 "I Ihave just recovered from second attack of the grippe this year." says
 J.O. Jones, publisher of the Leader, Mexia, Texas. "In the latter case used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and I think will considerable success, only
 being in bed . little over two days,
 against ten days for the first attack, The second attack am satisfied would have been equally as bad as the first
 but for the use of this remedy. as had | to gn to bed in about six hours after being struck with it, while in the first case was able to attend to business about two days before getting down. Fifty cent bottles for sale by c. F. HintOn
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
THE CANNING FACTORY.
Enthusiastic Meeting of Citizens
 This Afternoon.

Enthusiastic Meeting of Citizens
 This Afternoon.
 Quite an enthusiastic meeting of cit izens was held at the bank this after noon for the purpose of discussing the advisability of establishing canning factory. Dr. Dooley was chosen chair man and E. l.. Vadakin secretary. A committee to solicit attendance at tho next meeting was appointed-T. c. Davis, l.. Mallory, k. T. Johnson and A. c. Wood. Everybody should at- tend at the bank Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock sharp. A good attendance will secure this most desirable enter prise. Farmers, show your interest in an enterprise that will benefit you.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Wheatlex Times.

J. D. Gum of Little Rock has been here for the past week.
 R. J. Izard of Forrest City was in town last Monday on business.
 Miss Willie Jones of Brinkley Is visit ing friends here. We are always glad tc see her.
 Superintendent Free visited tho Pales. tine pnblic schools Monday and reports them in excellent condition. They show the impress of efficacy, diligence and thought.
 The young ladies gave an excellent sup, per last Friday night at the residence 0i of w. s. Brookes. Everything passed of quietly and pleasantly. When ladies at. tempt anything they succeed.
 Everything Is on the qui vlve. Two couples have married this wcek, and others want to marry ere this is printed. On Wednesday afternoon, at the residence oi c. F. Hemenway, were united in matri- mony Mir. Gus Richards of Somerville, Tenn, to Miss Agnes shelton of Wheat ley. The happy couple left immediately for the groom's home, attended by the kindest wishes of many friends.
 HONOR RoI.L.
 Following is the honor roll of Wheatley highschool for February:
 Ella Lyon 94, Eola Dimond 94, Ida Me Phaul 94, Minnie Nicely 93, Alice Bramel 93, Fannie Devane 93, Griffin Waldrop 93, Hennie Lyons 93, Nellie Winbourn 92 May Brookcs 91, Carrie Johnson 9l, Elsie Bagley 91, Oracle Hemenway 91, Bettit Tyner 9i, Coe May 90, Bishop Brookes 90 Alice Tyner 90, Floy Hemenway 90, Ella Patterson %. Bessie Winb0urn 90, Carrie Beauchamp 90, Ruthie Johns 90.
 These grades are carefully made from the progress developed from recitations etc., for the entire month.