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The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Arkansas Rivers.

Capt. Taber, of the corps of engineers in charge of river improvements iu Ar kansas. reports that work on the st.. Francis river will be confined to it's lower reaches. The amount available. S5033. II, is tco small to do anything like needed work. The snagbOat Wichita was put into the field on the Arkansas river in Arkansas and Kansas during July. and removed twenty-five snags. Work will be continued at points affect ing the greatest amount of commerce. Nothing was done on the St. Francis river in Missouri in July on account of high water, and nothing was proposed for August for the same reason. The balance available is S2S23 .s5. But S6.- l2 was available on July for improving Little Rock river in Arkansas, and nothing has so far been done. The same condition prevailed in respect to tine Little Rock river in Missouri, for which but S20.52 was available. Work on the Black river in Miss0utl and Ar kansas will extend from Poplar Bluff Mo towards the Arkansas state line, S5l7557 being available for that pur- pose. But S20.54 was available for im- proving Black river in Missouri, and | for that reason no work has been under taken this year.
 For the Petit Jean river in Arkansas $500 is available, and work will be be- gun under the approved project after the water is high enough to get the snagboat up to the work. A project is being prepared for the expenditure of
 the sum appropriated for the improve ment of White river in Arkansas-S75.- 035 6l-and work will be begun with as
 little delay as possible. Relating to the
 Arkansas rIver in Arkansas, the re-
 port states that nothing was done at MoOre's Rock on account of high water; at Dardanelle the water had not re- ceded sufficiently to determine the situ
 ation at that point; at Big Rock Quarry,
 3 miles above Little Rock, the work of
 blasting and quarrying stone was con-
 tinued, 450 cubic yards of rock being quarried, and 540 cubic yards were
 barged from this quarry to Pine Bluff 1,
 during the month. Nothing was done
 on dike "B'' above Barring Cross ridge
 on account of high water. Work was commenced on several new dikeS; 4Sl cords of brush and 540 cubic yards of
 rock were used ou dike No. at Pine Bluff
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
4 Strange F atality.
Exchange.


 There is superstition prevalent in the gold fields of the West that the dis coverer of rich find is sure to meet with a violent end, and some thirty five or forty instances in point are readily quoted. Out of the forty or less, twelve were shot or stabbed to death in saloons and other broils; five committed suicide; three were caught and executed in various ways; one fell into boiling spring and had the flesh literally stewed from his bones, while the others have disappeared and no one knows what ever became of them. | George II. Fryer, once the millionaire proprietor of the Fryer Hill Mine, ' committed suicide in Denver after spending the last nickel between him i self and starvation. The discoverer of the great Standard Mine lCai.) was caught and swallowed up in an ava l lanche; Colonel Story was killed by l Indians; W. Farweather of the fa- nous Alder Gu,ch Mine" died with | the "frenZied horrors,H after a contin- uous two years debauch. Farrell of Meadow Lake" died with a terrible | disease in San Francisco hospital. The owner of that great mine, the "Homestake, became a highwayman and was shot while robbing a stage coach John Homer tried the same route that Fryer went. "Doughnut l Bill, DIN Ninemile Clarke" "OId Eu- reka" and many others were killed in saloons. Hummer, known as Mon tana," the discoverer of the richest mine in the world, and at one time sheriff of the largest county in the United States" was finally hanged on l his own scaffold.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
"Work For Arkansas" :"

Russellville Democrat:
 The states of the American Union are now to be placed in grand review in competition with all other civilized provinces and kingdoms of earth. The progress they have made in civilization is to be passed upon. The excellence they have attained in the arts and sciences, their skill as mechanics and architecture, their proficiency in agri- culture, and horticulture, is to be ex- hibited iD comparison with the like be- longings of all other people on the ciyi- lized globe. And in this grand com petitive array, New Arkansas is to take part. This time, instead of be- ing called to a test of prowess in war Arkansas calls upon her sons and daughters to test of all those things which make people great in peace
 It is no less patriotism to defend Arkansas against the false charges that have been made against her, and correct the wrong impressions made by these false charges. than it was to draw the sword in defense of her homes in the days of her invasion.
 It has been said that Arkansas is populated by shiftless, ignorant, and only semi-civilized people. We want to convince the world that this asser- tion is lie by sending up to the Co., lumbian Exposition such tangible eyi- dences of our thrift, of our progressive ness, of our intelligence, of the ad- vances we have made in educational matters and in the arts and sciences, as can only emanate from an intelli- gent, energetic, dauntless people. We want to tabulate statistics of the won- derful achievements we have worked out since the short while ago when we were left with nothing but desolation staring us in the face as the result of four years of war and pillage.
 We want to gather up and place on exhibition such a collection of field and farm products, such display of our timber and coal, such cabinets of our mineral wealth as will force conyic- tion to all beholders that Arkansas has not only civilization. but she has also resources of almost boundless value.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Arkansas Highways.

F. M. Locke. state commissioner of mines. manufactures aud agriculture. writes at follows:
 After consultation with many, on mature consideration of tlle question of public roads. remembering the great difference In topography of the dit- ferent sections of the state and the con- sequent difference in plans for improv- ing the conditions of same. and in view Of the various efforts which have been made in the general assembly to agree upon a road law, and that one session modilies the said law for the succeeding session to repeal said motii- iication of the statute, and believing that this road questson ortweigis in importance any other question now be- fore the people of the state, and iD the hope that our best, wisest and most practical men in every community will either volunteer or be selected by their county judges for the purpose, 1 have decided to ask that the convention of delegates meet at Little Rock on Thursday. the 20th of October next, and further request that the county judges will either in person prepare and bring, or send to said convention, or select some person to do so, who is we'll prepared, plans, methods and means for building. repairing and opening public roads, while the writer will see the men eminent for practical ability are represented with their pa peTs. not in person, and that papers devoted to the several phrases Of the road question will be prepared and read; and it is most earnestly requested, in view the fact that our legislature will meet next January. that such q convention of men vii. De able 10 form ulate and recommend to the law mak- ing department of the state a law tbat will meet and subServe the best inter- ests and accommodate the views of all sections of the state.
 And IL is earnestly requested that all newspapers Of the state will publish this letter and urge, frum time to time. a strict compliance with and prompt attendance upon the objects of this re- quest In order that full under standing may be had, it is suggested that road meeting be called for by each county judge, and this question be discussed fully in all it's bearings and aspects. and that de egates ap- pointed, if not from each county, at least enough to give a true report of the preceding and sentiments of the different sections of state. and the writer solicits from all who have studied this question an expression of their best thoughts touching the same to be forwarded to this office.
 Very respectfully, M. F. LOCKE. Commissioner Mines, Manufactures
 and Agriculture.
 IN. B.--I feel assured that the rail roads will pass delegates for about one fare, and select Little Rock as place of meeting, because most accessible and central. Nj. F. L."
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
A Mute Recovers Speech.

Alphonce Hemphling, of Summit town ship, Butler Co.,, Penn'a. made an affida- wit that his twelve-year-old son, who had St. Vitus Dance for twelve years, lost his speech, was completely cured after using three bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Ner- vine, and also recovered his speech. Thou sands testify to wonderful cures from us- ing it for nervous diseases, dyspepsia, ner- vous debility, dullness, confusion of mind, headache, etc. Four doses of this Ner- vine cured Mrs. W. E. Burns, South Bend, Ind, who has been suffering with con stant headache for three months. Trial bottle and elegant book free at Winthrop & Co.'S drugstore.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
The American Soldier.

To know the American soldier well you must toll with him over the desert trail when the sun beats hOtly down on the dry and verdureless earth, and the dust rises in white clouds that hide the column from view, and fills the eyes, the mustache, the ears, the month, with profanity and vexation.
 Here is where his songs and jokes pro- claim the stuff that he is made of. Then. when you are sent out with him in the dead of winter oyer twenty
 inches of snow. your equipments and
 supplies on bob-sleds, he it is that
 dismounts time and again without d
 murmur, pushing to help the mules up
 hill, and repacking the overturned sled
 dozen times in day: then, after It
 all, digging his hole in the snow. and putting up his tent at night. all the time joking with his "Bunkie," and
 ready as ever to steal wisp of hay or a handful of oats for his shivering horse He it is that jumped into a boiling hot spring to save the lie of the daughter of private citlZen-a deed for which the citizen who was
 rich man, proffered the astounding sum of five dollars, and the govern ment the gold medal of honor; be that 1 took flat-bottomed boat out in a
 heavy sea in New York harbOr to res
 cue drowning boy; that lost his life i for his fidelity in attempting to swim an icy stream with dispatches; who, single-handed, served a field gun through an action, with bullet in his ] leg. to hold a position; he that you be- lieve incapable of anything but "buck- ! inp farO' and drinking strong llQuOrS. -Harper's Weekly.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Under the Harvest Moon

"You need not deny it. I know that he kissed you while you were sitting on the steps last night.n
 "Yes, mamma eight or ten times, I guess"
 Eight or ten times Why-I-you -"
 Yes, mamma, dear. I told him the first time if he did it again 1 wouldn't speak to him, and after that I could not tell him to stop without breaking my word. And 1 knew you would mol want your daughter to tell a fib.n- Chicago Tribune.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Now Try This,

It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have Cough, Cold, or any trouble with Throat Chest or Lungs. Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Coids is guar anteed to give relief or money will be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it just uusshing and under its use had a speedy and perfect recovery. Try sample bot tie at our expense and learn for yourself just how good thing it is. Trial bottles free at O. F. Hinton's drugstore. Large size soc. and sl.o0
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Specimen Cases.

$. II. Clifford. New Cassel. Wis, was troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism, his Stomach was disordered. bis Liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Elec- tric BitteTs cured him.
 Edward Shepherd. Harrisburg, H., had a running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles of Electric Biiters and seven boxes of Buck lens Arnica Salve. and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker. Catawba. O.. had five large Fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was incurabe. One bot tie Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold al C. F. Hinton's drugstore.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Headache
 Indigestion, BIiousness, Dyspepsia And all Stomach Troubles Are Cured by r. F. F. lPrickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassiuml l.
 P. P. P. is sure cure for Rheumatism, Syphilis, Serofula, Blood poison, Blotches, Pimples and all skin and blood diseases. Cancerous sore on face, years of skin trouble, Glandular swelling, sufferer ren- ders thanks to F. r. r. for its great cures.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
--SAS 4u

Do not let other merchants palm off other preparations on you because they nave not Plantation Chill Cure in stock. Apply to agents named below mho guarantee it. For sale by russell, Graham & O., and J. W. Beck x Co.,, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Hired All the TIme.o

Is the complaint of many poor mortals, who know not where to find relief Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses just those elements of strength which you so earnestly crave, it will build you up, give you an appetite, strengthen your stomach and nerves. Try if
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Are you having aches anu pains? If SO buy bottle XIX Eminent, use it accord ing to directions, internally and externally and it will cure you. It cured Judge George Clark of eramp cholie in 10 minutes, Winthrop X Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A mar yelous cure for Catarrh, Diphtherla, Canker mouth, and Headache. With each bottle there is an ingenious nasal Injector for the more successful treat ment of these complaints without eX- tra charge, Price DOC. Sold by Win throp & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09
Answer This Question.

Why do so many people we see around ; us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion. Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75c We will sell them Shiloh's yitalizer, guaran- teed to cure them. Sold by Winthrop < Go
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

have been permanently cured of piles by use of XIX Liniment.--F. NJ. Tender. son, Howard, Texas. Winthrop x Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

''C. C. c. Certain Chill Cure,n the most pleasant to take of all Fever and Ague Remedies. Warranted to cure ChilIs and Fever. Sold by II. Evans & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

l consider XIX Blood and Liver Pills the best in the world. You wilinot regret buying them.-S. w. Lovelady, Cleburne, Texas. Winthrop X Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

A resolution to assess the capital stock of the Pullman car company at SIS, ,6SS, ,750 was introduced in the board of equalization at Springfield, III.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Children like to take 70. c. c. Certain Chill Cure, " the pleasant and guaranteed cure for Fever, Ague and Malaria-better than quinine. Sold H. Evans x Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Characteristics of Hoods Sarsapa- rilla: The largest sale, the most merit the greatest cures. Try it, and its benefits,
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

XIX Liniment cured my wife of female trouble when l thought her ineurable. Jas, l. Moody, State Lecturer Farmers Alliance.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

If your appetite is gone nothing will re store it more quickly than 70. c. c. Ger tain Chill Cure" the great tonic anC guaranteed cure for chills and fever. Sold by II. Evans &Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

XIX Liniment cured me of bad case of fiux.-H. II. Boone, ex-att'y-gen. Navasota, Texas. Winthrop tS Co.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Harrison and Mercer counties, Ms souri. are flooded with counterfeit money. J. J. Derry was arrested at Princeton and quantity of coin is secured.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

Go to Russell, Graham & Co.'s for mowers and rakes; also lime.
The Forrest City times., 1892-09-09

l had severe pain in my chest and side feared pneumonia, afew applications XIX cured me. J. NJ. Hall, Judge 18th dis trfo
The record-union., 1892-12-01
A MATTER OF TREES.

Two rows of trees are about to be placed
about the entire grounds of the State
Capitol in this city. The character of these
trees has not yet been decided upon. The
Commissioners will doubtless very gladly
receive suggestions upon the subject.
Certainly they will not be considered i'm
pertinent, for the desire is to make the
best selection, and there are a good many
and widely varying views as to what is
best.
Should such trees be evergreen? Should
they or not, be deciduous? The pepper
tree that so eliminates with beauty the
walks and ways in Southern California
is not a deep rooter, and by heavy winds
is easily overthrown. The sour orange
has a life of but fourteen years. The pine
family is common, and does not present
novelty to the Eastern visitor, or impress
him with the idea of climatic mildness,
Notwithstanding that some of the pines
now in the park are from semi-tropical
S6CllOnSy dAlNl dAS 4eslC CAaLAApAOo Slo LlOS6
from Rome-while others are Himalayan,
and equally rare in this State.
What is needed is a tree that is a deep
rooter: that is bountiful in foliage, but
not so dense as to forbid the passage of
light and air freely. It must be stately to
comport with the architectural character
of the State Capitol, and hence, such as
the umbrella tree are inappropriate. 1t
must be a tree that is capable of training
without great labor and that will take SO
firm hold upon the earth as not to need
bracing and stay lines. 1t must be
adapted to this climate, of course, and it
should be tree not usually afflicted with
scale or inviting to foliage pests, as some
are.
The matter is one that interestingly
concerns the Capitol Commissioners lust
now and one that may very well engage
pleasant suggestion by those with ideas
upon the subject and who have had ex-
perience in arboriculture or have made
it something of q study.
The REcoRD-UNIoN will gladly publish
concise communications upon this sub
ject, some debate of which will tend
to cultivate good taste and somewhat
broaden information upon the very inter-
esting subject. We invite. therefore,
brief letters for publication concerning
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30. 1se2.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 1899.
FRANK MILLER, Esq:
Dear Sir-Yours Of yesterday received and
noIed. / am much surprised at your state
ment of the project OF repaving j street. 1t is
the first have heard of it, Why, | should
suppose the experience with asphalt on that
street few years since was sufficient. l have
no faith whatever in "bituminous rock" or
California asphalt street pavements.
1t does we'll for basement and stable floors
but from my observation of it here in San
Francisco have no faith in it, The facts are,
IL can hardly be called asphalt" cur Calf
fornia product is more OF a species OF tar or
petroleum mixed with sand, ana after a few
years use, ana soon after laying it down, il
begins to evaporate or disintegrate, and the
sand blows OFT In other words, the asphalt
and sand have no affinity. Could there be
pure asphalt, free from sand, and then mix
that with limerick, which has an affinity for
it, the result would be very different.
If you could have Trinidad asphalt, and
then use that with limerick, with a proper
Foundation, you would have q street you
might well be proud OF Or if you could use
the Trinidad brick blocks, which are four by
five by eight. you would have a pavement that
would last many years; but, unfortunately
none are manufactured in this State. An et-
fort was made three years ago, but the com bi-
nations against it were such that it fell
through.
/ have-had the streets on Eighteenth and
Howard. where | am interested, paved with
basalt blocks, which prefer to the California
asphalt.
In reconsidering the street paving. then I
shall direct my people there to sign against it.
for | cannot believe Mr.. A. r.. Smiths com
pany can and will make street like street,
with your climate, that Will stand three years.
! admit that the asphalt streets are much he
pleasantest while in repair, as they are smooth
and noisetess, and the water flows of nicely,
same as the asphalt block pavement. My idea
would be to let street alone till such time as
your new City Government under the new
charter is fully established. You are at lib
erty to make such use OF this letter as you
49, host ~
ence. Yours truly,
The record-union., 1892-12-01
AntuHrntFf1fa.

lLUMRTs WATERHOUsE.
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GHAS. ELoER.

GEAS- FEOER,
1AQA SIXTH STREET, IM-S "a -
IUE4 porter and dealer in Fine MI
shotguns, Rifles and Pistols. ~z2y-><
Agent for the celebrated Imperial <<@CES&
Shotgun. Safes and Scales rev "
paired and Locksmithing given prompt stten.
lion. Repairing Of all kinds neatly done and
warranted.
The record-union., 1892-12-01
TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

MANY STREETS HAVE BEEN IN
fl proved at the expense of the adjoining
lots under different ordinances. Some streets
have cost large sums tor grading, then plank
ing, ten filing to high grade, then Nicholson
pavement. and last for cObble or gravel Re
paving and repair Of such streets should be at
the expense OF the whole city and the Trustees
will be asked TO accept all the impro Ved streets
Immediately and before the new charter is
finally adopted.
At the present moment well organized eff
fort is making to again repave large part OF
the cobbled streets with asphalt.
The movement viii All, CT all paved streets
in the city, such as ] street and X street ana
the cross streets. We ask your attention to
the following testimony, and that ou will
protest against the repaving with the asphalt.
MANY CITIZENS.
The record-union., 1892-12-01
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THE WEEKLY UNION

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Dr.. Warmers Health Underwear.

This exceedingly popular line
of Under Garments we have a
complete assortment Of for ladies,
men and children, Not only is
it as good as the best imported
garment, but much cheaper and
always gives satisfaction.
The record-union., 1892-12-01
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R7J- Also, for sale on all Trains leaving and
eoming into Sacramento.
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THE IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE.

1t is reported by telegraph that the Sen
ate Committee on Immigration has agreed
on certain propositions. These are that
immigrants between II and 55 years of
age must be able to read and write freely
in their native language; that above 90
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patches from, all parts Of the t0orJd. Out
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general circulation throughout the State.
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