The Forrest City times., 1895-08-02
HASLEYDOOLEY DEBATE.

We are in receipt of a letter from James Hasley. of Madison. in which he says. among other things. "Dr. Dooley and myself have arranged to debate the silver question for the final time at Forrest City, Wednesday. Au- gust IA, 1895 beginning promptly at 1 o'clock D. m."
 This promises to be very interest ing and intelligent discussion. as both men will endeavor to the best of their ability to amuse, instruct and convince their heares of the righteousness of their several beliefs.
 Dr. Dooley is man of sterling good qualities. of great natural intelligence, close observer, a careful reader, and is preparing to make an incontroverti- ble argument for single standard.
 Mir. Hasley has surprised his friends, demonstrated his natural gift of ready language, and there are great possibil- ities in store for him. requiring only experience to equal Mississippi's Pri- vate John Allen. with his fund of wit and anecdote. He is well posted on current events
 These gentlemen, though of local reputation only, and though they are our every day associates. are en- titled to our highest consideration and respect. A big crowd should turn out and hear them, in fact we, expect the largest crowd of the year. The de- bate will we'll merit the attendance of every thinking man in the county, and those who don't think should attend so they can get something to think ab put.
 Mir. Hasley will review thoroughly the cause of falling prices. the remedy therefor, and the arguments or rather doubts of the monometallists as to what should be the course of procedure. These points will ge presented in logi- cal array, and no doubt be interspersed with many mythical anecdotes by way of illustration.
 THE TIMES, by way of suggestion, would like to see the merchants take this matter in hand, and extend the people a grand barbecue only to be ex- ceeded in splendor only bp the hearty welcome extended. This is the opportunity to entertain our coun- try friends as suggested last week. The affair could be arranged te take place at Stuart Springs, the dinner to be ready at F o'clock sharp. and the speaking to begin promptly at or l:3O as may seem proper.
 The Citizens band would no doubt furnish music for such an occasion gra. tuitOusly.
 A mass-meet ing should be had, com mittees should be appointed, reduced rates secured on the railroads, the Oc- casion we'll advertised in this and ad- joining counties, and everybody in. vited.
 We want to hear Messrs. Hasley and DOoley, and we want an audience for then. We want to commemorate our export trade, by extending hospitable barbecue to the coun- try folk. Why not consolidate, and have the affair go off with eclat, and credit to our citizens.
 There is but one way to know what our citizens will do. That is to call them together and learn from them what they are willing to do. As many as favor our suggestion meet us at the court house next Monday afternoon at ? o'clock for the purpose of discussing the matter and organizing. The ladies are included in this invitation. Your cooperation should be given to this matter. We will know by their at. tendance or non-attendance, whether or not our citizens are interested.