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The Forrest City times., 1893-11-24

sausage. puffy biscuits, greet twls1eu dourhnuts. with pi. hers of new milk, or hot coffee if they wishe,, it--can you imagine the comfort that pervaded every little half-starved stomach, wheh we'll filled with such breakfast as that? |.
 Then came family worship, and as 1t was Thanksgiving day, and their yuests not dressed for appearance ln church, they had little service or tnelr own in which Father Gray reckoned up quite a long list of mercies for even the most afflicted ones to be thankful for. and then poured out of a full heart wonderful prayer of praise and thanks giving to God in such simple language that every one could feel and under stand it. Soon after. the jingle Of merry sleighbells was heard, and short went up when they saw the prancing horses and the long barge at the door.
 Come on. boys! Mother wants to get rid of us all for awhile; so tumble in and we'll have ride. They did tumble in,'' and. well wrapped in fur robes and blankets, away they flew over the icy road. As soon as they were we'll out in the woods, he let them whoop and hurrah. and shout and sing to their hearts content Just at the right moment he brought them back, and after being washed and brushed warmed and made ready for the great event of the day. they were solemnly ushered into the dining-room For moment they stood dazed at the sight; for the feast that was so daintily spread would have gladdened the heart of an epicure. The prettiest china, the. finest napery, the choicest and best of every table adornment, had been brought on to grace this feast as ii spread for the dear Lord Himself; for were not these guests His little ones? Of Himself he would say: "Inasmuch as ye do it unto these, my poor unfor- tunate ones. ye do it unto mel"
 A murmur of surprise and delight filled the room. Surely this was fairy land and a fairy feast But when through glitter of sparkling glass, and polished silver, and dainty device oi flowers and fruit, they caught sight of the roasted pig with the red apple in his mouth, the great turkey, the huge chicken pie, and all the abundant accompaniments, smiles changed into cheer that no one tried to suppress
 How they did eat; and how Father and Mother Gray and roundfaced Gretchen did heap their plates, over and over again.
 Evidently the old saying that boys are hollow down to their heels" was not far from truth.
 Another blissful evening around that glowing fire. Another night in those downy beds, undisturbed by night mares or dyspeptic pains-a happy sur prise to Mother Gray, who, expecting the worst, lowered about them like q guardian angel until midnight. Another breakfast more wonderful than the first, con sisting of savory rem.
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him an affeetionate hug and several kisses. Nothing could be better than that. Perhaps it's a providence after all that none of our children could come. so we could do this beautiful thing for some of the Lords afflicted ones"
 The clock struck ten-eleven-before they got through with all their talk and plans for the jolly good time they would give the poor unfortunates for Mats sake.
 Father Gray wouldn't trust letter, but went to the city himself the next day and had talk with the good rnis- sionary, who knew just where to ma the guests he wanted and promised they should be there the night before, by the six o'clock train.
 Now. remember. don't care how poor and ragged they are, but they must be the ones that never have good times, a6ficted ones. you know, only hope they can all eat well. "
 The next day was busy one, but at six o'clock Father Gray was at the sta ton, mile away, with long barge, on runners. borrowed for the occasion. The train was on time, and his old heart gave a great bound, and some thing choked him. for the very first one to appear was pale, slender little fel- low on erutches. But there was an eager crowd behind him, and Father Gray helped them out one after an
 
 a jolly twinkle in his eye that after the first anxious look at him every boy felt sure it was all right, though as yet most unaecountable fairy tale sort of business. It did not take many min utes to get them snugly fixed for the ride, though there was not a sound one among them
 When the prancing horses dashed of, and the bells jingled. it was too much for them, and a general burst of delight escaped them. A short, blissful ride brought them to the open door of the farmhouse, and there stood the dear little house mother, smiling, and cry ing, and kissing every little lad the mo- ment he reached the ground. After they got fairly into the house so she could see them. there was danger of serious food of tears, for, indeed, 1t was pitiful sight There were poor little feet twisted out of all shape, and crooked spines, and painful deformities of which the dear soul had never dreamed. But the pale faces were bright and cheerful, their clothes clean, though patched and mended oddly enough. as If they had done the work themselves, mostly.
 Soon they were seated about the long table. 4 reverent blessing was in- voked, and then-what a sight for hungry boys. Before each was gen erous bowl of rich, creamy milk: great plates of white bread and brown bread, heaped dishes of delicious baked sweet apples and cookies. It was a supper the like of which they had never seen, simple, abundant, wholesome.
 While they ate Father Gray told them
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days anUru, Nd here am agin this year, prepared to do my part Al renderin' of thanks deyout, most hum ply from the heart, For all the good things l have got from this here sinful life, Although VOW Tvcseed of late mighty lot of strife. My crops went back on me this year: my Jer. sey COW. she $ dead: Nd I for sixteen mortal weeks lay groanin on my bed With rheumatiz; nd cracky, Gee IL wasn't any fun, l tell ye. Then my little mare-the speedy sorrel one sot SO much store on--one day she shed nd run away, Nd lamed herself for life, nd smashed 10 smithereens the shay. Nd then my dsrter Susan. she eloped the fourth O June With that young Siias Tompkins. Hes worthless sort O coon. He never earned an honest cent nd, far as l can sec Aint never likely to begin The couple lives with me Nd wife's gone kind O nighty, too It was in deed a sin For me to sell for rags the sock she kep her savins in Nd yet you know, Tn thankful spite of all my beastly luck, Because don't get fabbergasted ev'ry time I'm struck. l know there's lean nd fat for all, nd I've just had my lean. Nd now juicy slice of fat Il come my way, l ween. Nd even if 1t doesn't come you'll hear my thankful roar Because this dog-goned year just past g be- hind me not before.
 -Harpers Magazine
The Forrest City times., 1893-11-24

NWp ThaukspivinO. the children and grandchildren had promised to come home for regular good, old-fashioned time, and at the last moment letters and telegrams came which proved beyond a doubt that not one of them could comei
 After the first outburst of grief and dismay was over. another perplexity stared them in the face Here was the whole delightful old farmhouse ready for the expected guests; four chambers with beds aired and beautifully made up, to say nothing of the dear old trun- dle-bed and cradle brought down from the attic for the baby grandchildren. The plumpest, fattest of little pigs was ready to roast in the big brick oven, a turkey that never could be surpassed was ready for it's oyster dressing. while there were rows upon rows of tooth some mince, pumpkin, apple and cran- berry pies on the pantry shelves. There were cookies enough in the big stone jars to last those blessed grandchildren a month, on the lowest shelf, just as handy as could be for the little dears to help themselves, to say nothing of the frosted cakes and every thing that could be dreamed of for the great feast This was to be an especial occasion; the very first time it had seemed possible for shem to think of such thing since dear little Nat had gone home to Heaven What could be done with all these vast preparations!
 As the dear old people sat before the bright open fire talking the matter over. accepting the great disappoint- ment as people learn to who have had plenty of them all the way through life, the eat, which had been frolicking about in a most unbecoming way for one of her years, gave spring at little Nat's crutches, which stood in the corner. and they tumbled down with a great chatter Instantly a bright flash swept over Father Gray's ruddy face.
 70 wife. believe Nat has sent us a message from Heaven! You know about the Bible feast, bringing them in from the highways and hedges The pig, and turkey, and pies and buildings have got to be eaten. Suppose we have fresh air Thanksgiving party. for a dozen poor afflicted fellows like our Nat, not too sick to edt, mind you. but halt and lame, and blind and mis- erable."
 You blessed old dear.' exclaimed Mother Gray, actually getting up and going over to her spouse and giving
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Home, of Now York. Etna, of Hartford. Orient, of Hartford. Ph1nix, of Hartford. Phcnix, of Brooklyn. Union, of California. Hartford, of Hartford. Merchants < Traders, New Orleans Commercial, of Alabama. Crescent, of New Orleans. Southern, of New Orleans. Continental, of New York.
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The Forrest City times., 1893-11-24

ITS been a year to- day sence last l knee l e q n d thanked the Lord For all the won
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for Infants and Children.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,
The Proposed Work for the Coming Year
Outlined.

The Proposed Work for the Coming Year
Major J. W. Powell, director Of the geolog-
ical survey, has reported to the Secretary Of
the In terror the general outline of the work
proposed to be done by the survey during the
coming fiscal year.
The geological survey has anappropriation Of
s494,6 for this year. and it is proposed to ex-
pend it in manner that will accomplish some
good in different sections Of the country.
1t is proposed that the work east Of the 9th
meridian shall continue as heretofore under the
direction of DIR. Henry Gannett and work west
Of the 103d meridian shall continue under the
direction Of Mr.. A. II. Thompson.
Prof. Lester z. Ward will continue the prep
aration Of his memoir on the fora Of the Poto-
mac formation and the compendium Of paleo-
botany and shall do euch field work in the
vicinity of Washington as is necessary to obtain
data for the fora of the Potomac formation.
The survey now occupies nearly all of the
Hooe building and the top floor Of the Adams
building. 1t is proposed to vacate the
Adams building shortly, and during
the coming wear to occupy
instead building in the rear of 1926 F street.
formerly occupied by laundry. The removal
of the engraving division to the new home will
permit an advantageous rearrangement Of Office
room in the Hooe building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
AN UNEASY FEELING
Among Clerks In the War Department just
Now, and why.

Among Clerks In the War Department just
Now, and Why.
With the beginning of each fiscal year there
is always more or less change in the personnel
Of the employees in the departments. caused by
new legislation, which then goes into effect
The new fiscal year, which begins July 1, it is
believed will be no exception to the rule, and
particularly in the case Of the War Department
employees there is much apprehension felt
1t is stated that quiet inquiry has been in
progress in that department, conducted by the
chief Of each division, under instructions from
head quarters, the object being to ascertain
just what promotions shall be recommended
and what clerks shall be dropped from the
rolls.
The appointment clerk has already received a
number of these lists and will in time submit
them to Secretary Lamont. 1t is believed that,
because of the careful inspection that
will be made Of the lists by
the reviewing officers and by the
Secretary himself, there will be little oppor-
tunity for chief OF division to exercise undue
personal preference in recommending promo
tons or to crafty personal spite by suggesting
dismissals.
1t is understood that there is no lack of funds
to defray the clerk hire of the department, but
that the purpose is mainly to secure economy;
SO that the vacancies caused by dismissals will
not be filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Charmed With Washington.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Davis, Miss E. Davis,
Mr.. E. Davis and Master Davis Of London were
at the Riggs last night. To STAR man Mr..
Davis said that they were doing Washington as
an incident to their trip to the worlds fair.
They were charmed with Washington. Per-
haps they did not exactly expect to find q
provincial inland town where the streets led
from nowhere to the same place. but they we're
not prepared to find a town where cosmopolitan
life and rural quiet were SO harmoniously
blended as here. They we're glad to see the
American girl on her native heath. They had
air of independence might have been somewhat
exaggerated by reason Of her freedom from
home environment. Young ladies attended the
summer opera, tripped along the streets and
invaded restaurants with immunity from un-
kind comment. at was 50 charming, don't
you know" and the reporter knew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
The Peruvian Minister.

Senior Cesar Canevero, minister plenipoten-
tiary and envoy extraordinary Of Peru, with
his brother and sister-in-lsw. Count and Coun-
tess Canevero Of Paris, left the Normandie this
afternoon for the worlds fair. After the ball is
over they will take a swing around the circle to
show the Parisians what this country looks like
Senor Canevero was the leader Of the Peruvian
forces in the Peru-Chile war and has q record
as a distinguished fighter. though he is CONVEX
sationally so modest that he rarely tells re-
porters any of his personal experiences in the
line Of bloodshed. His manners are easy and
graceful, bis English as broken as political
promises, but as musical as the Marine Band
He is q sugar planter, and on his vast planta-
tions near Lima there are employed over 1000
men. He does not have any Of 1t sent to this
country because the trade conditions are un-
favorable. He did not like to discuss the bear
ing OF reciprocity on his personal interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
POURING INTO THE FAIR GROUNDS.
The Attendance Today. IL 10 Thought, VIII
Be Over $4,000.

The Attendance Today, It 10 Thought, VIII
Be Over $4,000.
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, June "a
A bright, clear sky and delightfully."- cool
weather greeted the visitors at the worlds fair
this morning and tens Of thousands Of them
took advantage Of it.
There was scarcely break in the streams of
people that poured in at the numerous gates
from the hour they opened until noon, and
from the sale of tickets up TO IL o'clock this
forenoon the chief of the bureau Of admis-
sions estimated that the paid admissions
alone for the day would not be much under
l35, 900 to 100000 There was no special sttrac-
ton at the fair to bring the visitors out They
simply came to see the permanent exhibits and
the grandeur of the exposition itself.
ARREST OF A FOREIGN CONFESSIONAL
More than 500 arrests, Of which less than two
score were deemed serious enough to give
formal hearing, is the record Of the Columbian
guards.
DR.. Emil Hasler, commissioner from Para-
guav, is the latest victim Of note. In conse-
quence the exhibits from that country
are covered and the council Of ad-
ministration will have q task trying
to straighten matters out DIR. Hasler
was arrested by Columbian guard on trivial
charge and the doctor says he will keep the ex-
hibit from Paraguay closed until the insult Of
fered to that country has been satisfactorily ex-
planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
TO PUSH HOME RULE.
Mr.. Gladstone Believes in Expedit-
ing the Bill.
ENOUGH TIME HAS BEEN WASTED
Joy Among the Liberals Over the
Announcement
CHEERING THE PREMIER

LONDON, June 2s.-Mr. Gladstone made an
announcement in the house Of commons today
which caused much Joy among the Irish mem
bers and those Of the radical party who be-
lieve that the time has como for throwing out
many Of the amendments to the home rule bill
offered by the opposition for the purpose Of
delaying the passage Of the measure. Mr..
Gladstone stated that tomorrow he would move
the adoption Of . resolution calling upon the
house to expedite the passage Of the bill
This announcement was greeted with cheers
by the supporters Of the government
Mr.. Gladstone added that tho terms Of the
resolution were nearly prepared and he hoped
to communicate it TO the house before todayS
session closed
In replying to question asked by the Right
Hon. A ]. Balfour, leader Of the opposition in
the house, Mr.. Gladstone said that the resolu-
tion he proposed to move would be on the same
principle as the resolution offered in 1887,
though it would contain some important modi-
fcations.
Mr.. Gladstone was again chesred upon max
ing this announcement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
GOV. ALTGELD CONDEMNED.
Detroit Newspaper Are All Opposed 10 Hl
Recent Act Of Clemency.

Detroit Newspaper Are All Opposed 10 His
Recent Act Of Clemency.
DETROIT, MICH, June 2s.-The newspapers
of this city have universally condemned the
act Of Gov. Atgeld in pardoning the three an
archists.
The Free Press says in the course Of Q long
editorial: "Gov. Altgeld's conduct will meet
as it deserves to, with general disapproval.
He will not be credited with a worthy act Of
mercy in the exercise Of his power. He has in
fused new courage into the followers Of these
transgressors and given impetus to a political
heresy which should be torn root and branch
from American soil. He has strengthened
the hands Of those who would over
turn the government that gives them
shelter. He gives them opportunity to cry
that those who expiated their crimes Of that
memorable uprising on the gallows were cruelty
murdered under sanction Of the law. He has
encouraged anarchy and has given back TO it
three of its most able and determined leaders.
His course is not explicable upon any theory
creditabie to him."
The Tribune declares that Gov Altgeld's
pardon Of the anarchists is an outrageous abuse
of executive clemency and adds: "Gov. Alt
geld lie q traitor to the state Of Illinois and to
the nation of which he is q citizen. He has un-
lawfully exercised executive clemency
for the purpose Of befriending the enemies
Of the state. He might almost
as well lead in person an attack upon the per-
sons and property of the commonwealth Of
which he is the unworthy governor. 1t will
take years to efface the evil effects Of this out
rageous action. The scotched head of anarchy
will again look up and will again threaten social
order. For whatever may follow let the
anarchist governor Of Illinois be held RESPONSE
ble"
The Journal yeste rdsy afternoon said: "Alt-
geld, the anarchist, deserves a severer con-
demnation than even the murderous fanatics
he has set free"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
FRAUDULENT PENSIONERS.
Secretary Smith Approves q List Of Names
to Be Dropped.
MEN WHO DRAW PENSIONS ON CURIOUS PRETExrs
MUST ao-woMEN ALSO TO BE DROPPED FRoN
THE RoLIs-THE WORK TO BE CONTINUED.

They are after the fraudulent pensioners. A
list comprising the names Of q number Of PEN
sioners recommended by Commissioner Loch-
rem to be dropped from the pension rolls has
been handed to Secretary Hoke Smith, and he
has approved the recommendations.
1t has been found upon investigation by the
pension bureau that the persons named in the
list are not entitled to draw pensions. Among
them are the names of eleven men now draw
ing pensions, while the records Of the War De-
partment show conclusively that they were
deserters from the army and are still deserters
at large.
One pensioner, it has been discovered. was
never In the military service at all, but has been
drawing his pension with regularity and dis
patch just the same.
A number are dropped from the rolls for not
having served ninety days, ss the law requires;
others dropped because the disability for which
they are drawing pensions is the result Of their
own vicious habits.
WOMEN DROPPED.
Several women who drew pensions Is soldiers
widows are dropped because they have remar-
ried, and one woman will cease to draw a pen
sion because she is an open and notorious
breaker Of the Seventh Commandment.
The work Of purging the rolls Of unworthy
pensioners will continue, but it is stated that
equal care will be taken to ascertain worthy
pensioners and grant them pensions as viii be
exercised In ferreting out fraudulent cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

The President this morning summarily re-
moved from Office Mr.. Lotan, collector of Gus
toms at Portland. Oregon. This unusual action
Of the President was taken on the receipt this
morning Of telegram from special agents Of
the Treasury Department, who have been en-
gagged for some time in investigating the fraud
ulent practices prevailing in Puget Sound and
Portland district. The telegram stated that
they had information OF the intended landing
at Portland Of a large number Of Chinese
Coolies. Some weeks ago Mr.. Lotan was re-
Moved, but his successor had not vet qualified
and Mr.. Lotan was still in charge Of the Office
On his summary removal this morning
his deputy was placed in charge,
and will continue to act un-
til Mr.. Black, the new collector, qualities. His
bond is now on the way to Washington. On
June Is Collector Lotan. in disregard Of Off
cial instructions from the Treasury Depart
ment. landed from the steamer Danube about
$50 Chinese, claiming to be merchants, but who
we're described in an official report to the de-
partm.nt as "a scaly and uncouth appearing
lot OF coolies"
The Chinese coolies now expected are on
board the steamer Hsytieu Republican, en-
route to Portland. and it was believed by the
Treasury Department that il Collector Lotan
had been left in Office he would land the Chinese
from the Haytien Republic without regard to
law, as was done in the case of the Danube.
As far back as March Collector Lotan was
instructed by Assistant Secretary Spsulding as
follows:
'It is ascertained that many Chinese enter
the United States under fraudulent papers,
certifying them to be returning merchants.
You will hereafter disregard such papers and
refuse entry unless 1t be proven to your satis-
faction that the DereOna nr9aantin0 them have