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The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
The Legend of the Aspen Tree.
Did you ever read the Legend of the Aspen tree ?n

Did you ever read the Legend Of the Aspen tree 7"
 It is quite pretty think. If is said that the wood of which the cross of Christ was made, was that of the Asppp tree: and that the tree has not yet omit trembling at horror of what was
 done.
 I never see one of these beautiful trees that do not think of this legend. How tbev gleam and simmer in the sunlight.
 How even the slightest breeze sets every leaf on one them in perfect quiver in-
 stantly. It seems that the leaves oh 'he''
 slender branches are supplied with nerves of too much sensibility to be quiet even when no breeze is stirring. It has not yet quit trembling at norrof of what was done. There great many people in this world, who. am afraid, never give this suoJecl
 a thought. Yet it is a mighty one. While we are not personally respohsioie for the crucfixion of Christ. yet we are responsible for the sins we commit. HIS blood was shed for us and each day o1 our lives we either honor or abuse the
 sacrifice. How few of us are there who. like the
 Aspen tree. constantly think of this deed. Constantly keep it in mind and to honor
 our Saviour.
 It is my opinion that we never near
 sermon preached which does not harm us, if it does us no good
 We cannot hear the gospel of Christ
 preached without it's doing either one or
 the other If it harms us it is our fault, and It would have been better for us if we had not heard it. For it is an opportunity lost, and one for which God holds us responsi- ble.
 The more of the gospel which we hear. the more good God expects us to do. when we attend church it is our duty to attend to the minister, and profit by his words, so that we may help others. Every time
 we go there and think of something else. let our minds wander from the preacher. our hearts are just so much harder, and l it's Aust little more difficult to listen, the next time. We keep on till finally we get so that we pay no attention at all. I believe that there are great many people in the world who if asked why : they go to church could not really tell.
 They go without any reason whatever for so doing. It does them no good to be there. consequently, it does them harm.
 Christ said, ''He that is not for us is
 against us," That must mean, He that IS not for the church is against 1t. l There can be no neutral ground. If we
 are not christians we know we are sinners.
 and do we, like the Aspen tree, tremble every time we think of 1t ' ONE OF THE GIRLS.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN will sell at public sale to the highest bid der on d credit of three t3l months, at the court house door. in the town of Forrest City. in St. Francis county Arkansas on
 SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY OF MAY, 1S94 between the hours of o'clock in the fore noon and ! o'clock in the afternoon the follow ing described real estate lyingin said county and state tO-wit:
 The west half of Private Survey No. 2872 containing 520 acres. and the west half of the west half of the northeast quarter of Private Survey No. 23T2 containing 40 acres. all in Township five t5) North, Range three t3) East. containing in all 360 acres Of land, all of which has been levied on by me as the property of T. l.. Taylor, under an execution in my hands issued by F. Laughingbouse the Clerk of the Circuit court of said county, on the 18th day of April, lS94 on a judgment rendered by said court at the March term 1894. in favor of Pet- tus Bros. & Bilford against T, l.. Taylor.
 Note with good security bearing interest from date will be required of purchaser.
 Said land will be sold in Blocks of 70 acres, commencing at the northeast corner of each tract WE. WILLIAMS,
 Sheriff of St Francis county, Ark.
 Forrest City, Ark. April p. 1894.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For the Legislature

TIE TIMES is authorized to announce Dr. w U MATTHEW'S as a candidate for the Lower House of the General Assembly of the state of Arkansas from St. Francis county, suDJect 10 the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Hon. k. W. Peeyey of Telico township, as candidate Tor reelection to the office of Representativef from St Francis county in the lower house of the General Assembly, subject to the action Of the democratic Primary Election.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce Mr. J ,. F. BLANTON as a candidate for the office or Representative of St Francis County in the lower house of the General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic primary elec- lion.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce MT, l.. E DTNN of Blacktish township. as cand- date before the people for the office of Repre- sentative of St Francis County Ill the lower house of the General Assembly.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

THE newspaper men of Arkansas are a hightoned, honorable and conscien- tious body of intelligent men. It grieves THE TIMES to think that among such a noble array there are one or two, perhaps three, who stoop to vile epithet in lieu of argument, and launch their disgusting reflections at the heads of some of our best men. Such language as s'S5 tin horns,n "subsidiZed sheets, !" etc., is in no wise applicable to Arkan- sas newspapers, and is reprehensible in the extreme.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

VAN BUREN county instructs for Fishback for U. s. senator. Sebastian gave him a tremendous majority, and while Cross did not vote directly for this office, :san avowed FIshback man" was nominated for the legislature. We see no reason to change our slate Cross, Crittenden, Woodruff and St. Francis are solid for the best governor Arkansas ever had.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

TIE TIMES would like to see law on the statutes of Arkansas providing medical treatment for inebriates at the expense of the state, with a compul- sory feature, and vesting authority to commit, in the county court or some board already established by law. There is no estimate which can give us any idea of the good to be accomplished by extending the Keeley treatment to the hosts of sufferers from inebriety and drug addictions.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

IT seems that some of our friends have been led to believe THE TIMES favors Mir. Bridewell for Governor as against MT. Clarke. We think nothing we have written could be tortured into any such meaning. THE TIMES. fyou remember, was strong Clarke paper two years ago. Since that time d n"m- Der of his public acts and utterances have come to our knowledge which we do not indorse and which we don't think should be in the make up of the Governor of Arkansas, and we have taken occasion to criticize him on these points. That is all. We think Clarke s record on the Worlds Fair approprla- tion bad. Would prefer to have man for governor who will continue the great work of advertising Arkansas, be- gun by his matchless exceliency, Gov. Wm. Nj. Fishback. But that IS not to say we prefer Bridewell to Clarke.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Circuit Clerk

We are authorized to announce A. C- WORD AS A candidate for the Democratic nomination for Circuit Clerk of St. Francis County, at the forthcoming conventions or primary cleo tions. If nominated and elected ne promises to devote his best energies to the performance of the duties Of the office.
 We are authorized to announce MT T. c. Folbre as candidate for the office Of Circuit and County Clerk subject to the acton or the Democratic primary election.
 TIE TIMES is authorized to announce Mir. F. LAUGHINGHOUSE as candidate for re- election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, subject to the acton or the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

THE newspapers which employ such language as ''S5 tin horns" ;" subsidized sheets" etc., with reference to the newspapers of Arkansas, will bear watching and their assertions taken with a wide margin for inaccuracies. "Where there is so much smoke there is bound to be little fire" Perhaps someone is furnishing them with kind linn WOOd
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For County Treasurer

TIRE TIMES is authorized to announce MR Q. F. HAMBLETON, of Franks township, as | candidate for the office of treasurer of St, Francis county, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce J. V. AVEN as 6 candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of St. Francis County suo- feet to the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

WHAT credit should be given vim dictive. venomous opposition to can- didate for public office when such oppo- sition is based upon personal grudge and spite ? Perhaps the gentleman who indulges in the unprofessional and un- manly pastime of characterizing the press of Arkansas as ''$5 tin horns," can give us some light on the subject.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

WE are in receipt of circular letter from Hon. ?. D. McCulloch, setting forth his views on public questions, and asking the endorsement of the Demo- cratic party of this district of his course in Congress during his incumbency This endorsement may be very neatly bestowed by giving him renomlna- finn
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Prosecuting Attorney

THE TIMES is authorized to announce HON. II. F. ROLESoS. of Woodruff County. as can didate for reelection to the office of Prosecut- ing Attorney of the First Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce MR JOHN T. HICKS. of White County. as canul- date for the office of Prosecuting Attorney or the First Judicial Circuit subject to the acton of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

THE Rogers Democrat, published in Senator Berry's home county, is for Fishback for United States Senator, and there are whole lots of other peo- pie in that county that appreciate MT. Fishback's ability. It is not unlikely that he will carry the county.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
FtShletS.

Company of the Fishing Brigade, consisting of Oscar Prewett, Dan Da- yenport, D. c. Webb and Jno. Winfield, spent Tuesday at Island Lake. Forty. seven pounds of speckled beauties was the catch. A tale could be told of the struggle between Dan and a grinnel, but want of space forbids-Dan came out first, however.
 The troubled waters of Burnt Cane yesterday announced the advent of those piscatorial artists, Messrs. Chas. H. Sanders, c. A. Walker and Henry Jennings, and judging from their string of ninety pounds in weight, they must have kept the water pretty well agltated all the day.
 If his story be true, M. N. Gaines is reaching with long pole for the cham pionship. He claims to have caught at Island Lake, yesterday, more fish than four fishermen and trot line did Tn the same length of time, and all had hefty strings.
 Lovers of piscatorial sport are strict ly in it these days, for fish are taking the bait and troll with avidity. Sports men bring fine catches from rivers and lakes. Capt. Haskins and Geo. Mallory went to Beatty Lake angling, but the fish story of MN Gaines parayzed them, and they modestly declined to tell the weight of their catch.
 The days are murky.
 The nights are cool;
 The fisherman's lucky
 They're coming in schools.
 His we'll polished skull occupies niche in our museum-this spring poet. The fleet of fishing smacks were suc- cessfully launched in Long Lake last week by Admiral Gray.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Sheriff and Collector

THE TIMES is authorized to announce MT. w. F. WILLIAMS as a candidate for reeec- ton to the office of sheriff and Ex-ofiicio Col iector of St. Francis County subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Ass SSOr.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce MT. James Brown as d candidate for reelection to the office Of Assessor of St. Francis County, subject to the action of tue Democratic prim- ary election.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

"C. q. C. Certain Chill Cure" is pleasant to take and harn- less. Children like it. Guaran- tecd to cure Chills and Fever
 No Cure-NO Pay,
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
Announcements.
For Governor.

TuE TIMES is authorized to announce J. r. CLARKE of Phillips County. as candidate Tor the office of Governor of Arkansas, subject 10 the action of the Democratic Convention.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
WHENEVER THERE Is

any weakness of the vital organs confusion traton of the physical mental ene.;fy of tes- of ideas lack of selfcontidence, o9 inc kness per, melancholy. cowardice, weasnTs. pain n and back, papitation of the heart diag .,neys and the loins. headache, irritation oi tns ne mental sad bladder, resulting in failure oi thS tSaent to physical powers. constituting an ,b duties and cess and uniting him or her i", @a, sscf,iasa
 X single package willbe sqiicsnt. 10 anS ,urs the work of reg sneraiinn and cure ', nt' will be But stubborn cases often require n' for sleo7e sent postpaid, secured from all ods' package. or 6 packages for S'."' NaSS>
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The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
Congress-.

We ave authorized to announce Hon F. ID. MeCs,noeh ir.. of Lee county as candidate for se-sleefion to Congress from the First s,angressionsl District subject to the action of The Denfocratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

TIE man who spouts about subsi- dized press, especially with reference to the country press of Arkansas, is either fool or a knave.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Senator.

We are authorized to announce Col. VAN g. HARD as candidate for the State senate ksom the Seventh Senatorial District subject ro the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Circuit Judge.

WE are authorized to announce MT. P. O. TuwEATT as candidate for Judge Of this District subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27

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 Arkansas students should secure ap' pointments from their County Judges For catalogue apply to
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The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
THOSE WHO SUFFER

from the results of over mental physiei aho exposure hidden drains, caprisse, c,ioas have brought upon themselves seTies s laws, by ignorantly or wifully violating nS Ma,.e Tonie will find in Caton's Vita't<er an9 N. 5, speediy removes ali evidences oi progressive Pssl, to
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The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
 Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given, that will receive IN sealed bids until noon Tuesday. May lst. 1894. for the carpenter work on the proposed
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of John Gatling or of W. German. Con. tract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. though right is reserved to reject any ar all bids c, A. BRUCE. Forrest City, Ark. April 4th, 1894
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
For Magistrate, Madison Township

Tug TIMES is authorized to announce MT. JOHN k. BROWN as q candidate for the office of Magistrate of Madison Township subject 10 the action of the Democratic primary cleo liOn
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-27
PERFECT CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-24
SPREADING THE GOSPEL.
Meeting Of the Americas Missionary
Association.

Delegates from all sections Of the country
attended the opening services Of the forty
eighth annual meeting of the American
Missionary Association at Lowell Mass.
yesterday afternoon. Mayor John ID. Peck
ham welcomed the delegates in behalf Of
the city. His welcome was responded to
by President Merrill L. Gates, LID.
The report OF the treasurer, summarized.
Is as follows: Expenditures-In the south,
$243. 234.0s; among the Indians. s4s,54G69;
among the Chinese. sl3,2oo 70; for foreign
missions, $S2s.S0: total. 500, S1027. For
publications.. 50. 1884; for the various agen-
cies, $l8.o633o; for administration, ga
296.62: for annual meeting s942.64; for wills
and estates. N.l99.46; for interest, s2,67494;
for amount sent to the treasurer by mis-
take. 10; total. 1851. SOC. Ga Debt balance
September 30. 1888, si5.o2slL Grand total,
$406 s3O77
Receipts-From churches, Sabbath schools.
missionary societies and individuals. SiS5.-
252 90; from estates. 90, 81. 10; from income
funds. $10.090-83: from tuition. S41, s31. III:
from the Slater fund. $500: total. 60
460. So Debt balance September 30, $3.50.
f45y029. III debt balance on the year 1886
ise4, ga ssz.e6 Grand total, 500. sao.Tf.
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tional administration knows why this IL.
The latest bit OF political gossip h that
Gov. Altgeld has told his friends that In no
event win he be again Q candidate for any
public ONCE. Some people have thought
that II 1t became necessary for the demo-
Gratis and popalists to agree on . compro-
mise candidate for United States Senator
Alleged was the most likely choice. The
governor has. however, made this situation
Impossible By his position, stated above. In
case OF . compromise Lyman Trumbull
now figures most prominently. The reason
for Gov. Altgelds action 10 to be found
solely In the condition Of his health. The
governor 10 q very sick man-much more
III than most people realizs. He will do
well II he gets through his term In a condi-
ton at to attend to public business.
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Notes Of the Campaign.

Vice President Stevenson continued HIS
campaigning tour through Missouri yester-
day. speaking to large and enthusiastic
crowds at the railroad stations. His adj
dresses were mainly on the tarin, ana he
appealed to the democrats to give their con-
gressional candidates loyal support
Mr.. Thomas +. Bayard, ambassador 10
Great Britain. made a political speech at
Dover. Del, last night. arraigning the re-
publicans for prohigacy In their manage
ment Of the finances OF the government.
The democrats Of the third Connecticut
congressional district nominated Cyrus o.
Beckwith Of New London IN place Of sxs
Gov, Thomas Waller. who declined The
nomination.
Ex-speaksr Reed spoke to an audience Of
cowboys at the Chicago stock yard rssts1
day.
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SENATOR
Figures Which Show the Republi-
cans Have q Hard Task
TO SECURE The LEGISLATURE
Gains Of Republican Congressman
Considered Probable.
MIR. SPRINGER IN DANGER

Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
CHICAGO, October g. 1894
A few figures based on the political COM
piexion of the last Illinois legislature, show
some rather curious facts and indicate that
possibly Senator Cullom Is not so certain
of reelection as republicans profess to
believe. The last Illinois senate contained
81 members-23 democrats and y republi-
cans. The last Illinois house contained 153
members-7S democrats and IS republicans.
On joint ballot the last legislature, if IL
had elected a Senator. would have voted
democratic 101. republican 81. Total .04.
The legislature previous to the last, and
the one which elected Senator John NJ.
Palmer, stood, democratic 101 republican
100, populist 3. There were no populists in
the legislature of 1893. 1t will be seen
that, as compared with that of 1891, the
legislature of 1893 showed loss Of three
for the republicans, three for the popu-
lists and a gain of six for the democrats.
1t is possible to tell just what each party
Will have to accomplish in the legislature of
1898 TO elect its United States Senator.
In the first place, of the 81 senators of
1893 % hold over. These - are composed
OF IA democrats and IL republicans. OF the
70 senators to be elected conservative esti-
mates indicate that - will be democrats
IL republicans and one a populist. So that
the next senate may stand-democrats %
IeBupilcdIlS ID ana one p0puiiSt The pOpu-
list will be from the eleventh senatorial
district. This estimate Of q, q and l will
be found to be not very far out of the way
III 1t errs 1t does SC in giving the democrats
a senator or two too many. With regard
TO the next house, the whole 1a3 members
are elected anew. Taking first the demo-
cratic strength of the last house rs votes,
we must subtract from il the probable
populist strength I'm the next house be-
cause whatever populists are elected Will
be elected from democratic districts in all
probability. The populists say they will
elect IL members of the next house The
democratic leaders say the Dopulists will
elect but members, and the republicans
estimate about s populists
The writer's opinion is that there will be
about six populists, and that five Of these
will be from democratic districts, so that
the democratic strength of the next House.
on the hypothesis that the populist vote is
the only new element, will be IL, the repub-
lican "A and the populist @. AS 1ns votes
on joint ballot are necessary to a choice
this leaves the balance of power with the
six populists, and the vote on Joint ballot
Will be: Democrats, 100; republicans 81:
populists, z. This estimate is fallacious,
however, because II promises that the only
new element in the problem is the increased
populist strength. There are two other
new elements. One is the reapportionment
act, and the other is the dissa tisfaction
which exists in Illinois, as in the whole
country, with the democratic party.
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