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The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
It Must be Paid.
Forrest City, May ?, 1895.

,, rorrest City, May ?, 1895.
 MR. EDiToR:--
 It IS not often that a woman allows her curiosity to push her into print. and 1 should not SO indulge mine now. but for the precedent and encouragement of "A married woman" in one of your recent issues. She, 1t seems, has a grievance in .me ,, matter of philOpenas. and so have |. lhere was time when, in the simplicity oi my heart, l supposed if a gentleman owed 6 lady such forfeit he would sualghtway hie him to the florists or con. iec'iohers. or the vendor of gloves and iahs and the word was associated in my "hihu with roses and bOnbons. trinkets anu trines. l am wiser now, and sadder. oo venture to echo the query. Why. "heh gentlemen owes a philopena to a married lady does he not feel obligated 10 pay 1t Is burning question. Please MT. Editor try to settle it. 1 close with a word of warning to married ladies. poh ever. ever. eat philopena with a gentleman 1T you value your peace of mind. TOT you will be forever tormented with the wonder-why does he not pay?
 ANOTHER MARRIED WOMAN.
 For whole week the writer has searched the scriptures, delved into history. ransacked the archives. and spent sleepiess nights, hoping t) dis cover something, ethical or otherwise. which would meliorate the breach. or totally, or even partially exculpate the man who deliberately. or for any req son, falls to satisfy married woman to whom he is indebted philopoena forfeit. It is with great deal of re- gret, for we may possibly be one of the guilty, and our heart naturally sym- pathZes with our brother man, that nowhere do we find such an excuse, or anything of a palliatory nature. It may be possible that the guilty wretch has wheels in his head" or has been dazed by one of "Coin's confessions" reprinted in the Helena World, under which circumstances, and no otl,er that we can call to mind, he would be Tn a great measure bameless.
 Such wantom betrayal of confidence in our sex and such total disregard for the longings of the other. stands out as the most unpal donal of neglects, and public sentiment. aroused by the dis osures of our fair correspondents rec o5hlzing no reas. n err or, unanimous Iy condemns the monster, and demands his baniShment.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
The Second Interment

The following notice of tbe so,on, l"'erment of Mark Stanleyn ;ll,s.
 ''a.es at. Ills prominent standing at home.
 Ine readers of The Leader know of .ne ueath of Hon. Milo Erwin. which occurred last December. The f.,ha'. ot the deceased, being nnwilling for sie remains of his dear son fin r.n,.;, LII .he west. sent Mir. John II Rnmsas to orlng the corpse here for re.bnrisi Oii last Friday Mir. Rumage returnsd bringing the lifeless form. Fr;ands ,S & notineo and the preparations ,,,a, naue TOT the funeral on Sunday at 2 oC'ock ?. m. When the hour came. one .' or the largest congregations of peo, P'o 'hat was ever seen at Mt. Pleasant nau gathered from various parts of Inis, ana other counties to unite in paying the last tribute of respect to
 Alter the singing of an appropriate nymn, Rev. Z. T. Walker offered a very earnest and touching prayer. The Marion bar showed it's respect for on. oI US a0lest ex members by an address oeiivered by Judge Young. The euIogy or the Judge, though largely extempo. raneous was both interesting and i'm structive. The casket was placed be. meath the sod and the concourse of peo. pie dispersed. p'o We are no longer permitted to know the Hon. Milo Erwin as citizen Inf our county. We can only remember hun as one who has written his history ana gone to the long home which awaits us all. The memory of the de. ceased will long be cherished. In bold type did he write his name on fine pages of history. His name stands forth as that of one who we'll served ms people in the Legislative branch of our state government, as that of one Who was q successful lawyer. a noted orator and brilliant writer. We dare not say that our subject was without fault. Look not among men for per. lection. "To err is humar.n By the Creator. Savior and preserver of man kind, we are gloriously freed from judging of mans destiny. Let LIS for. ever bury his frailty and make his virt- !les our own.-J. M. $. in Marion. H..
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Council! Proceedings.

The council met in regular session Tuesday night, Hon. H. W. Winthrop presiding, with the following members present:
 Recorder, P. D. Boyle, Treasurer, J. N. Nichols and Aldermen Baugh, Cor man and Ravens.
 By motion the fine bill against David Grant was suspended until further action of the board.
 The oath of office was administered to Henry Jennings as night watchman The reports Of the various officers were read and ordered filed.
 The recorder made the following re- port for April:
 Amount of city warrants out etanolng st last report .tiJs "a amount issued since. e.................... 2ls a
 Tota, outstanding .slsae 30 The mayor reported fines for the mniitii or April amounting to S20. lhe marshal reported five arrests dur ihg the month of April, and tiues amounting to $l5.
 The fine assessed against M. Wilson, a"u charged to NJ. l.. Monroe, the late lhdfshal, was. on motion, placed to his credit.
 :, petition to erect street lamps at uN col0red masonic hall and First baptist church was granted, and or 0efed done.
 ihe bond of the treasurer, for S5000 was approved and ordered filed.
 The bond of the mayor for 5000 was approved and ordered filed.
 L. Il. Potts was granted auction li- iS Is''se us at s5o per year, payable quarter me committee on water works made ",sseioai ",s report on condition of the t,a toa water tank, judged the same unfit n Pa use, and had given same to A. ranks, ranks, on condition that he would amoVe the same at no cost to the city. approved by the council. o uaims to the amount of S96 39 were ihe city treasurer made report and eu nen m Sll47 9S in scrip which was 0'n,ceiied and burned.
 m ine Claim of E. T. Gray for services so, ",, board of Health, was referred to '0alnittee on claims.
 Adjourned.
 r. D. BOYLE, Recorder.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
A Message to the Nineteenth Gen.
 tury Club.

Owing to the inclement weather, the Club did not meet the first Wednesday in May. Mrs. Rufus Williams kindly offers the use of her parlOr for the third Wednesday night.
 The same programme which was for first Wednesday in May will be rem dered Attention is called to the fol- lowing notice which the secretary has been requested to have published the second time.
 .'rhe club at it's last meeting in- structed the secretary to notify all who wish to continue as members to be present at the next meeting, or state their intentions, otherwise thelr names will be dropped from the roll. All candidates who have heretofore been elected and have failed to attend one meeting of the club are not considered members"
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Ex-Confe derates.

At meeting held last Saturday af- ternoOn, a new organization of the Ex- Confederates was perfected. upon an entirely new plan, with the following officers: J. E. Sanders. commander. Ed Landvoigt, adjutant and w. J.. Matthews, surgeon.
 It was resolved to become identified with the United Confederate Veterans. and the fees for charter and per capita tax was raised, and the secretary in- structed to make the necessary arrange mentS.
 It was decided to send delegate to the reunion at Houston. May p. and Ed Landvoigt was elected to represent the camp.
 It is requested that all ex-confeds of good standing send in their names to the secretary for initiation m the new camp. accompanied by the fee.
 Adjourned to meet first Saturday in June.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them, the following four remedies have reached phenomenal sale. Dr. Kings New Discovery, for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, each bottle guaranteed-Elec- tric Bitsers. the great remedy for Liver, Stomache and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world and Dr. Kings New Life Pills, which are perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what Is claimed for them and the dealer whose name is attached here with will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold at John H. Tipton's Drug giSt
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Musical Festival.

The Music Festival at Memphis. an. nounced for the evenings of May I4. l5 and l6, is already assured as one of the musical triumphs in the history of the South. It is also certain that the audiences will be enormous. as one fourth of the vast Auditorium has been sold for the entire season of three con- certS.
 The vocal artists engaged include Mime. Lillian BlaGvrlt. soprano; Mrs. Catherine Bloodgood. contralto; Dr. Carl Outfit. bassO; and Mir. J. H. Me. Kinley, tenor. These are absolutely without superiors in OratOric and Con- cert Singing. according to the verdict of the press and public Tn the east and west, where they are in constant de- mand. It will be their first appearance in the South.
 The Messiah. Handel's thrilling and immortal Oratoro, will receive it's initial production before a Southern audience at this Festival, being the programme for the second concert. The other con- certs will be of a miscellaneous eharac- ter, enlisting the entire strength of the organization, Ochestra, vocal artists and local chorus of l50 voices. The Festival is under the direction of Mir. Alfred Ernst. one of the most eminent directors in the world. Any information relative to the sli- perb affair. will be furnished by the Secretary. r. Y. Anderson, 35e Main Street. The Festival occurs during the great military-drill, visitors being enabled to enjoy both.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Music Recital.

q,,e closing recital of the music class ., inc Crowley Ridge Institue, under s., % direction of Miss Lide Mai Clark G ,ast Friday night, was listened to by '"y very large aud appreciative audience '.od iii was wonderful to note the pro- scieucy of her pupils. considering the isugth of time they bave been under ;usirlctiop The following classic s-lec. ,ions composed the very interesting
 PROGRAM.
 Duet-0n the Race Course .......... Blake
 M,s. A. M. Nash, Miss Clark. q solo-ll Birichino P'urigi-M Mandolin. ... :.
 Miss Mona Rod dgers. T Dget-Coucert Waltz Streebboo
 Misses Davis and Ezell.
 ,so,o a. sayau Revoir. Kennedy { Nocst Soeo' [ b. Open Thy Lattice. G regh
 Mir. David Davis.
 Duet-Dsshing Spray. .Drumheller Misses Norma Taylor, Olive Taylor.
 PART II.
 Trio-pas Redoubie. ........... Streabbog Misses Fitzsimmons, Word. Russell. o-Hstudiantiana-Mando ...... .....
 Miss Toiise Roliwage.
 "a. II Penseroso.. Heller Soio- b. Allegro 0p. 4 ........... Heller
 Miss Emma Haven. . Vocal Trio-Ny Happy Little Home in Arkansas. -.-.-............ DeMOss Miss Mary Word. David Davis and Miss Clark Duet-Seleclions-M Mandolin. Misses ToEse Roltwage, Mona Rodgers. Each number was excellently render cd. No. 4. Part II. receiving a hearty encore. Miss Clark. who has been in charge of the class. this season has re- ceived the most favorable recognition as A strict and conscientious instructor and We congratulate her upon the suc- cess of her seasons labor, as demon strated by the closing recital.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
WHERE TO GO DURING THE SUMNER

The Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route make reduced rates during the summer season to Colorado and the famous resorts of the Rockies and beyond. Also to the North ern Lakes, White Mountains and Atlantic Seashore. On trains passing through St. Louis there is only one change of cars. in the new Union Station. the grandest, largest and most magnificent passenger station in the world. Any information desired in regard to rates. sleeping car service, connections, etc., can be obtained on application to nearest Missouri Pacific or Iron Mountain ticket agent or H. C. Townsend, General Passenger Agent. St. Louis.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
M arvelous Ras,ilfS

darm oh' letter written by Rev. J. Gun mi,,..' of Dimondale, Mich., we are per has;,s.. heu .o make this extract: ''l have no N'.'oa Ns" n Tn recommending Dr. Kings ms, uiScovery, as the results were almost
 ..se'ous m. in the case of my wife. While Ryaas pastor of the Baptist Church at With junction she was brought down Tsr.,.I Iheumonia succeeding LaGrippe. last 'le paroxysms of coughing would seson , noufs with little interruption and it fr,a", fsu as 1T she could not survive them. A Dsa recommended Dr. Kings New hlyl,.ety It was quick in its work and ,lss satisfactory in results" Trial bot Rss,h'ee nee at John H. Tipton's Drug Store. "'sular size soc. and Si %.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Gold for Silver.

Any one wishing to exchange silver for gold should read the following let ter: HARDIN, RAY Co.,, Mo.
 AUGUST F. 1892. I Ihad Rheumatism Kidney Troubles, Constipation and Indigestion. My livery was enlarged and looked like had dropsy. never knew a moments ease until I used Thedford' 8 Black Draught. 1 have had no kheu, matism, since and the bloatlng ana soreness are all gone.
 Mas. ANN MALLORY. A silver dollar will buy a mammoth package of Black. Draught at any drug store, and is worth it's weight m gold.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores. Tetter. Chappei Hands. Chilblalns. Corns. and all Skin Erup- tions. and positively cures Piles. or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded: Price 25 cents per box. For sale by WinthOrp & Co.,. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
To Make Pure Blood

There is no medicine before the people equal to Hoods Sarsaparila. It is the standard spring medicine and blood purifier and it possesses peculiar merit which others try in vain to reach. It really makes the weak strong. Do not neglect to purify your blood this spring. Take Hoods SarsaparIlla now.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
A Card.

To the school boys and friends that assisted me in making arrangements for my recital Friday, May 8, extend my most sincere thanks.
 Your kindness is only exceeded by ny deep appreciation.
 LIDA MAI CLARKE.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Look Out 1!

The time is about out for you to get pictures of yourself and loved ones at S2 per dozen. Remember. they will not stay with you always. or you with them. Some people don't think about this until it is too late. So call in time while you can. Respectfully,
 J. H. CLARK, Photographer.
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10
Leaders in Low Prices ]!
 E.. MEYER GO.

Court Royal Pique, the same price
 as advertised in St. Louis and
 Memphls......................... .12Ic Toile du Nord.. .12Ic Chevoit Dress Snitings........... 75 3-4 Steel River Percale. ......-.. SJ Full Yard wide Steel River
 Percale ............ l0c Plain or Figured Chambray... 10c Henrietta Sateen...................l5c l5c Surah Sateen. ........ ............1 15c Pongee Sateen...... ...... .........15c
 These are silk finished as their names imply.
 Duck ........ .......-. .............~123c c Dress Gingham.............-....-.. Sc We have only one dozen Splashers
 left, which we will close out at
 25c piece.
 Ladies Blazer Jackets, Madras
 Cloth. co Duck Table Covers. in blue
 with fancy work. 75c Our Ladies Shirt Waists are
 reduced ......... .40c, soc and Sl 75 Ladies, Misses and Childrens
 Knit Underwear. from 10c up We have 10 dozen Misses and
 Childrens Rib bed Hose left
 in black...............3 pair for 25c
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10

Ladies Skirts, tucked, fine cam
 oric'....... ........ ...........-... DUG Ladies Skirts, tucked and em-
 broidered ......... ....... 75c Ladies Skirts, tucked and
 Lace ..................75c and Sf 00' Chemise from 25c to S1 25, the lat.
 ter are fancy trimmed with rib--
 bou inserted. Gowns from soc to S1 50, worth
 Twice the money. Straw Hats for Children, Misses,
 Ladies and Men, at all prices. Blue Cloth Caps .................. 35o Straw Caps.-........25c, worth soc Sailor Flats. 25c, worth Soc Boys Hats ...........................2 ...25c Mems .25c, worth 75c Seam Cover ................1 10c bunch Hoyts German Cologne, Sc and 10c
 per bottle.
 Lace Curtains, Lace Bed Sets, Lace
 Pillow Shams, lowor than the
 lowest.
 Scrim for Window Curtains
 from. to 15o Our new Holland Window Shades,
 two foot gold dado work, only
 Csc complete.
 Glassware, Chinaware, Hardware
 and Harness
The Forrest City times., 1895-05-10

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
 Forty Years the Standard
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05

as far as the house was concerned, for the road, rigged myself out in brand new store-bought outfit and started with MT. H., a member of the firm.
 Just before we reached the next big town H. told me the house had two good customers in the town and he wanted me to get off there and place orders with them.
 I asked him if they were the only mer- chants in the place. He replied that there were plenty of others, but they bought their stuff elsewhere and our house couldn't sell them.
 The town was reached, and with word of good cheer and instructions to meet my boss at X, grabbed my grips and stepped from the train, along with other drummers, to do or die"
 Just ahead of me in he big road I be- held a sight which knocked all the drum mer ambition out of me for the time and took me back to the happy boyhood days.
 There in the middle of the road stood four yoke of oxen, hitched to log wagon on which were two large, heavy logs. The wagon was at a 'tote" in a mud hole. Try as the gray-haired old driver would, he couldn't budge the steers. A large crowd, merchants, clerks, idlers and loafers were standing around poking fun at the old man and giving orders to the unruly bovines.
 I took in the situation at a glance, and going up to the old man. said: Uncle, you can get out of this fix"
 No" said he. they won't pull, and l guess I'll have ter unload.
 Let me try my hand" said
 He consented. I set down my grips, took off my overcoat and gloves, turned up my trousers and walked around the mud hole and sized up the situation.
 One little lead steer was doing all the devilment I picked up the long OK whip. fastened to hickory staff and noticing if had m oraolxar nSjxad the old gent S little boy, who was sitting on the wagon, for piece of sea grass. He fshed 1t out of his pocket, and proceeded to make a cracker and fastened it. when finished, on the whip.
 The crowd began poking all kinds of fun at the drummer OK driver, and laughed heartily at the odd sight. l needed them not, but, grabbing the whip, called on the horned horses to Hook about.". They looked at the little lead steer, turned plumb around to look. I threw my whip up and down his back and every time lifted tuft of hair as large as a coons tail. Three or four times did this and he saw meant bust mess. I was chock full of business. was cool, but the crowd continued to have all kinds of fun at my expense.
 Once more I piled the whip and with an old fashioned yell I urged the oxen, and out of the mud they came wagon and all Three cheers were given the drum mer and the old man politely thanked me for my kindness.
 Feeling myself master of the situation stepped back, put on my overcoat and gloves, picked up my grip and made for the nearest store. an immense gang of small boys following cheering me as they went.
 Walking into the store I deposited my grips on the counter with the air of an old-timer, and walking up to the proprie- for I said. "Well sir I want to sell you a bill of hardware" He held out his
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
HOW | BECAME A DRUMMER.

was born on a farm, was brought up on a farm, and if I had followed the wishes of my parents would have nVed and died a farmer. But feeling that was destined for greater things, after reaching mature years. I began looking around for field in which to display my yet unborn talent.
 One day. while travelling up and down the cotton field ruminating as to what should do, the thought came to my mind that q would be a drummer To be drummer then was the verdict, and to think was to act.
 Al sundown. when I had turned the young steer for the last stroke of work for the day. 1 resolved that the next sod turned in my behalf would be to cover the casket containing my remains. My decision that night was made known to my gray-haired father, Venerated mother and beloved sisters and brothers. Know ing my spirit of determination no ob- stacle was thrown in my way, and bright and early next morning 1 started for the railroad for my first ride behind an iron horse, and my first glimpse Of a gas or electric light.
 Only too soon did arrive in the leading city of the state. From place to place went offering my services, but my garb that of a full-fedged countryman) and general appearance were dead against me Dry goods, clothing, shoe, grocery and drug houses, one after the other visited, but the same result always.
 It was getting along toward evening and it began to look like T wouldn't be a drummer" Fate came to my rescue, and by the merest chance I stepped into a hardware house. As luck would have it a member of the firm was standing in the office door as I stepped in that direc- tion.
 Good day, young man." he said what can we do for you?"
 I'm a first-class hardware man look ing for job was my reply.
 Little did l dream what it meant to be a flrst-class hardware man. I no- askance, but I could not realize the req son.
 You are a first-class hardware man. eh?" was his next query.
 Yes" said l "when l was but years old my father gave me a grubbing hoe and put me in some new ground and told me to grub persimmon stumps. You bet l found out all there was to be learned about grubbing hoe. Then he gave me a new bull tongue and put me to blowing Nobody knows more about those imple- ments, hames, backbands and traces. fheh took a course with a hoe, and I tell you what, no one is a better judge of one of them than your hupble."--
 He laughed goodnaturediy, and to me that laugh was hamburger of success He asked what I would travel for l named $500 per annum. He told me to go back home and look for letter in few days. I went, the letter came and you bet your homemade. tallow -greased boots was the happiest young fellow in High Jackson.
 1 reported at headquarters. got ready,