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The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

ELSEWHERE in this issue we repro
duce few newspaper clippings from
the state of Louisiana, giving informa-
ton of the awful consequences of the
drouth in that state. Comparing the
conditions here to these reports, We find
much reason for congratulating our sec
ton that it has not yet reached such II
pitiable condition as that pictured in
these reports from our sister state.
Although we have been greatly dam
aged by this Unprecedented drouth and
accompany hot winds, yet we have
much to be thankful for. We deeply
sympathize: with the poor of those Sec
tions which have suffered so much
greater losses than this.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

IN his speech before the Georgia Pop
ulist convention Tom Watson SAID
I'VE are not going to'put out any NOM
inee against Mr.. Bryan. We are going
to vote tor HIM whether you take Sew
all down or not. am going to try to
get every vote for Bryan whether Wat
son goes down in defeat or not. Let
Bryan have every vote you've got. y
Thomas is talking much more sensible
than he was week or two ago. lie
has evidently become convinced that
Democrats will pay no attention Ito
the absurd demand that Sewall be
withdrawn in favor of Watson.-Kuox-
vile Tribune.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

The National Democratic" party is
the name which the gold standard
Democrats who refuse to accept the
Chicago platform and ticket have
taken. They will meet in Indianapolis
in the first week in September and put
out ticket. This is a great year for
new parties. We now have two Prohl-
bition parties, Free Silver party, a
Populist party, Democratic party, a
Republican party and a National Dem
ocratic party. 1t is great year for
boilers. Arkansas Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate ': 25 C.
ELECTION PROCLAMATION
Issued by Sheriff w. E. Williams
for the General Election of
September 7th, 1896.

Sheriff W. E. Williams has issued the fol-
lowing election proclamation
Notlce Is hereby gwen that. in pursuance of
law. there will be an election held in the
county of 5.St. Francis. State OF Arkansas,
on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER eth. 1896.
for the purpose of voting for or against
Liquor Licensed. and for Z Q purpose of elect
iHg the following state tniicial;, county and
township officers, toswit:
STATE OFFICERS.
Governor. Secretary of State. Auditor of
State. Treasurer of State. Acknowledgement.
Chief Justice AMI Associate Justice OF SUI
preme Court, Commissioners of State Lands.
Commissioner Bureau of Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture. superintendent OF Public
Instruction.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
Prosecuting Attorney First judicial Cir.
cult.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Representative. Circuit Clerk. Judge, Sher-
i'll. Treasurer. Assessor, Coroner and Survey
or.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Two Justices of the Peace and one Consta-
BILE for each township i'll st. Francis County.
except Madison Township. in which four JUS
tces OF the Peace aud one Constable shall be
elected.
The Voting Places in each Township of said
County are as follows
Madison Township at Forrest City.
Madison Township at Madison
house.
Franks Township at Bonair.
Telico Township at Colt.
johnson Township at Lattimer's School
House.
LAngnile Township at Bible Union Church.
Prairie Township at Pale
Goodwin Tow nship at Goodwin.
Wheatley Township at Wheatley.
Gri2gs Township at Widener Station.
BIackrsh Township at School House on IL
Mile Bayou.
Blackfish Township at Cowau's Store.
Given under my hand as Sheriff of st. Fran.
els County, this August 10. 1896.
W. e WILLIAMS. sheriff.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

UNDER the gold standard another is
sue of gold bonds is inevitable, but the
bankers of the country have come to
the rescue of the government, in the
hope OF delaying such issue until after
the election. Along this line the Ma
rlanna Index very Sensibly remarks:
Our Treasury has been saved again.
A large number of bankers have united
to prevent further withdrawals of gold
from the treasury. They think another
issue of bonds at this juncture would
unfavorably influence the elections this
fall. IT they can unite to keep gold in
the treasury, they can unite to take it
out. Under the gold standard they can
force an issue of bonds when they de-
sire. That this will be dore as soon as
the election is over, no well-informed
person doubts. 1t makes every
particle of patriotic blood in the veins
Of a man who cares anything for his
country tingle to see this great nation
turned over TO the tender mercy of the
gold gamblers. This state of affairs
must so, cost what it may"
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

MIR BRYAN's Eastern trip is one con-
tinued ovation. Nothing like it has
ever before been witnessed in this
country. Even at the little way sta
tions thousands assemble to see and
hear the great leader of the Democratic
hosts. Men, women and children all
join in cheering the Democratic nomi-
nee wishing him Godspeed, and de-
claring that he will be the next presi-
dent of the United States, The peo.
Pile are with Bryan. Democracy and
the silver cause, of which the enthusi-
asm his Eastern trip is arousing is con-
elusive proof, and when the people are
for anything that person or thing never
knows defeat.-Owensboro Messen-
ger.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
- Scholarships to
Students,
Neither Sex, of
St. Francis County.

$40 paid September LIST. SO January
2sth, secures board, furnished room, laun.
dry. fuel. lights, and one of the free
scholarships offered to students of ST
Francis County.
1T you mean to attend College next SEES
sion, write us at once, that you may Sc
cure one of the free scholarships.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Best refer
ence given.
Location near 0xferd. Eight States
represented.
Address. lula Normal Institute and
business College, lula, Miss.
Mention this paper.l
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

IN another column We have an inter
esting communicating from friend at
Caldwell. He write specially of the or
ganizatlon of Bryan Il Sewall club in
that neighborhood, and as il is some
what of populist stronghold. we con-
graduate the democrats there upon
their large organization and the pros
poets for its increase in membership.
Along this line we would suggest that
every democrat in the county who ex-
poets to vote for the presidential nomi-
nees, should ally himself with Bryan
y Sewall club. If there is no club in
your neighbOrhOod, get up a few other
democrats and agitate the matter-get
together and organize one.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
For GnNprnnr

For Governor.
DAN W. JONES, OF Pulaski.
For Secretary of State,
A. c. HULL, of Boone.
For Auditor of State,
CLAY SLOAN, OF Lawrence.
For Treasurer
RANSOM G. ULLEY. of lizard.
For Attorney GnnoraI
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

HEPE is big lesson in short para
graph, and should furnish a theme for
thinking capitalists Our ice plant
has proven to be too small to supply
the demands for ice, and w. II. Eel
lows has gone East to purchase ma
chinery to enlarge the plant.-Boone
Banner,
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
To Cleanse The Svsteno

Etfectually yet gently. when eostive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently overcome habit
ual constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without ir-
ritating or weakening them, to dspei
headaches, colds, Or feyeps, use Syrup CT
Figs.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Warning order.
I'm the st. Francis Gire1l, nos g.

in the st. Francis Gire9i,esS a.
:" September Term iS'O
Ed O, Lewis, PITT warning Olus'
VS.. ,nei
SaIIie J. Lewis. Deft. } Lewis. L. ps spi
The defendant. Sallie 81. - n thirty dasssSS00
TO appear in this Court wt' tba painti9' =
answer the complaint oi Tue rork
Lewis. RI a FOLBkfr "
ByT. {. MERwIN. ID. " ..i,or
July -, 1896. ,.o-a p,aintif' s0A''
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

Sheriff W. E. Williams has issued the fol-
lowing election proclamation:
Notice is hereby gwen that. in pursuance of
law. there will be an election held in the
county of 5.St. Francis. State OF Arkansas,
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
TIE Bryan enthusiasm in the East
means something

Mr.. BRYAN's record on the anti-op-
tion bill while in congress should be a
sufficient recommendation to the farm
ers. lie made q hard fight for the bill.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

By the long heated summer months
one will lose their energy and appetite.
aud If they will try one bottle of Browns
Iron Tonic they will soon recover their
lost strength and appetite. j. II. Tip.
sUn.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14
Warning Order.
st. Francis Circuit Court
September Term. lS06.

st. Francis Circuit Court
September Term. 1S06.
f.. Duncan, Plt'H.
VS.. Warning Order.
Robert NJ. Anderson. Deft \
The defendant, Robert NJ Anderson. is
warned 10 appear in this Court within thirty
days and answer the Complaint OF the plain
till. +. Duncan.
T. c. FOLBRE. Clerk.
BY Il. l.. Arnold, ID. G.
August 3. ls!6.
n. b. Flzer, PLAINTIFFS Solicitor.
The Forrest City times., 1896-08-14

SdASolS an q Puol1Sh9rS
FI-lDAY AFTERNooN. AUGUST Il. 1896.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For President,
WILLIAM j. BRYAN,
OfNebraska.
For Vice President.
ARTHUR SEWALL,
OF Maine.
Presidential Electors At Large.
JEFFERSON DAVIS of Pope County
J. b. BARKER, OF lizard County.
First District
!. NJ. STANTON. of Jackson County.
Second District.
GIBSON WITT. of Montgomery County
Third District
H. P. SMEAD. of Ouachita County
Fourth District.
r. J. WHITE. of Logan County.
Fifth District.
WALTER s. MOORE. of Newton County.
Sixth District.
JOE T. ROBINSON. OF Lonoke County.
For Governor.
DAN W. JONES, of Pulaski.
For Secretary of State.
A. c. HULL, of Boone.
For Auditor of State,
CLAY SLOAN, OF Lawrence.
For Treasurer.
RANSOM G. ULLEY, Of lizard.
For Attorney General.
F.. b. KINSWORTHY, of Clark.
For superintendent of Public Instruction,
JUNIUs J.rJOKDAN, of Jefferson.
For Commissioner of State Lands.
J. +. KlTCHlE, of Jefferson.
For Commissioner of Agriculture,
W. G. VINCENHELLER, OF Washington.
For Chief Justice of tie Supreme Court,
H.. BUM, OF ouachita.
For Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
SIMON 2. HUGHES. of Pulaski.
For Congress, First Congressional District,
P. ID. MCCULLOCH, JR. of Lee.
For Prosecuting Attorney. lst judicial Circuit
JNO. I. HICKS. of White.
For Representa-
w. J. MATTHEWS.
For Clerk of the Courts,
GEO. b. MALLORY.
For County and Probate Judge.
JNos Il. COWAN.
For Sheriff.
". f. WILLIAMS.
For Treasurer.
o. f. HAMBLETON.
For Assessor.
JAMES BROWN,
For surveyor,
d. DAVIS.
For Coroner.
NJ. n. GAINES.
For Magistrates. Madison Township,
p. Il. RAIFORD,
N. b. NELSON.
w. Il. CLIFTON.
GEORGE BARRIER,
For Constable. Madison Township,
w. A. CLIFTON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
CLAIMS 500 FOR M'KlNLEx
Chairman Hanna Tells what States Rspub.
licans Expect 70 Garry.

Chairman Hanna Tells what States Rspub.
licans Expect 10 Garry.
CHICAGO, Oct l9-"McKinley In sure
OF SOC electoral votes" That 10 what
Chairman Hanna, of the republican
national committee and his campaign
managers now claim. This Is the first
public estimate Of the electoral vote
which Chairman Hanna has made.
Chairman Hanna and his co-workers
give these figures In statement issued
from the literary bureau Saturday. II
was prepared by the experts, and Is In
part an analysis Of tho figures given
out recently by Chairman Jones, Of the
democratic national committee. The
states they feel confident Of carrying
are:
Connecticut California, Delaware,
Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky,
Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts,, Michi.
gan, Minnesota, Maryland, New Jer.
sey, Nebraska, New York, New Hamp-
shire, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont,
Wisconsin, North Dakota, West vir-
GINA, Washington and Wyoming. Hav.
ing Mr.. Hanna's approval, these prog
nostications are considered important
as showing just what the leaders
think OF the situation ut this partio.
Mar time
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
SURPRISED HIS PHYSICIAN.
ySom nc Cosrssr,J journal, Lostsvdls, Ky.

From nc Courier journal, Loutsufle, Ky.
eyes, my nnme Is A. ]. Nicholson, and
my address 10 the Bull Block, Louisville,
KY, and am the man you have heard Of
as 20 pcrsistently md so enthusiastically
proclaiming the merits Of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People"
"Up to the first Of last March can truth
fully say that for twenty years had suf-
fercd all the agonies OF an inferno, and
death would havo ut times been q welcome
visitor. Ihad muscular rheumatism In its
most vicious form, supplemented by what
the doctors called tuberculosis of the bones.
I was almost constantly under the treat
ment Of physician and spent considerable
portion Of my time In tho hospital. In 1893
] spent three months In that institution
where under went severe surgical opera
tons for relief. Almost NIL tho money ]
could raise from whatever source went Tor
medicines 10 one way o. another. 1would
try any and every remedy that wns eug-
gested, but finally concluded that the doc
cure for such case Is mine: My right leg
became rigid and stln, tho joints refusing 10
perform their fu notions In any degree. AT
length the pains attacked my left leg also,
and 10 was fast becoming rs bad as the
other. Ialso suffered in tho Shoulders and
arms, though not 90 badly rs in the lower
"About the first of March last, read IN
article on Pink Pills, and while very dubious
as to the result, concluded TO give them q
trial. used ono box without deriving any
benefits as could see, and was about 70
abandon them when, ut the urgent solicita-
ton OF my wife, ! concluded TO try one more
box anyhow. Before the second box was
used up, thought could experience some
slight Improvement IN nv condition. Ike Tx.
one straw Of hope. / ordered other boxes
and continued the systematic use Of the
pills as directed, my Improvement, from
the beginning of tho third box, being most
marked and rapid. The rigidity and stiff-
ness soon began to disappear from my leg,
tho excruciating pains became gradually
less, my dropping spirits revived under the
exhilarating prospect Of getting well, ana
before q great while / was able to 60 to
work. Ihave not yet discontinued thepills.
I have Just ordered the sixth box, which
think will be tho last. ] feel that owe my
life TO this extraordinary preparation, for
don't sec how could have lived under the
almost iNessant torture was enduring. 1t
Is not strange, under the circumstances,
that ! should lose no opportunity to tell my
friends about this remedy and 10 urge upon
(Signed) IA. j. NICHOLSON"
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2Sth OF May, 1S96
]. PErrus, Notdru Public.
The physician who attended MIR. Nichol'
son Is DR.. Jas: 8. Chenowith, one OF the
most distinguished In the city. His Office Is
at 2o5 West Broadway, whore n reporter
found him and asked about Mr.. Nicholson's
condition while under his treatment The
doctor remembered the case and corrobor-
nted what Mr.. Nicholson said in regard TO
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
rHE PERsEouIEp ARMENlANs.

a Mass Meeting 1t London Appeals 20 An
Nations 10 succor tho Starving Chris
tians.
LONDON, Oct 2i.-St. James hall was
packed with q largo audience yester.
day, large proportion Of whom were
women, to take part in the demonstra-
ton OF protest against the Armenian
massacres Intense enthusiasm was
manifested by those present, especially
over the reading Of letter from Mr..
Gladstone. The great object MIR.
Gladstone said, was to strengthen Lord
Salisbury's hands, and to stop the
series OF massacres, which were prob
ably still unfinished, and to provide
against their renewal.
The meeting unanimously adopted
resolutions expressing adherence OF
the Armenian massacres, and support
OF the British government In Its efforts
to stop them, appealing to the powers
to cooperate with that object, and
asking all nations and creeds to assist
in the succor Of the helpless and starv'
ing Armenians
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
spAIN's POWER roTTERINo.
Philippine Islands Revolt Assuming Pro-
portious to the Cuban Rebellion.

Philippine Islands Revolt Assuming Pro-
portions to the Cuban Rebellion.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 20-Adviccs by
the steamer Peru from Singapore and
Hong Kong, up to September 81, state
that tho rebellion In the Philippine
islands Is much more serious than has
been recognized. II Is stated the rev.
olution Is now beyond the control OF
tho Spanish authorities, and that un-
less achievements are sent to Manila
immediately, the Spanish forces are In
danger of final defeat The officers IRE
afraid to take native regiments into
the interior because their loyalty Ia
doubted. The Hong Kong Press says
editorially that there Ia no longer
room for the least doubt that affairs In
the Philippine islands will In short
time assume the proportions OF the
Cuban rebellion. The natives are de-
termined. As each rebel signs an
agreement, he writes his name on his
arm with blood and swears vengeance
against the Spaniards
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
DEAD UNioNiSTs.
Tennessee TO Erect . Monument TO uel
Soldiers Killed In the War.

Tennessee to Erect y Monument to Her
Soldiers Killed In the War.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. l9.-In the
presence of 100000 old soldiers and
their descendants the cornerstone Of q
monument to the 5000 union soldiers
Of Tennessee who persisted In the war
was laid by the Grand Army posts,
Woman's Relief corps, and Sons Of Vet
Grams A historical paper was read by
WilliSm Rule, of Knoxville, past de-
partment commander, and the grafton
was delivered by Gen. G. p.
Thurston, OF Nashville, who served
on Gen. Thomas staff. In the his
torical paper it was shown that 90 per
cent. of Tennessee's enlisted men died
from wounds, disease, and in rebel
prisons, larger percentage than OF
any other state. Over l,200 died In
prison. The monument will be erect
cd In the National cemetery here. 1t
will be constructed of Tennessee
marble; will be over so feet high and
crowned by the figure Of IN infantry.
man in bronze. 1t will cost completed
$4,000,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
TWELVE PERSONS DROWNED.
A Steamer Wrecked on the Pacific Coast
and the Crew Lost.

A Steamer Wrecked on the Pacific Coast
and the Crew Lost.
MARsMFIELD, Ore, Oct. FL - The
steamer Arago, owned by the Oregon
Coal and Navigation Co., from Coosbay
for San Francisco, was carried by the
current and driven on the rocks of the
jetty at Cooshead yesterday. She will be
q total loss. In attempting to land boat
load Of passengers and crew the boat
was capsized. Twelve were drowned,
four passengers and eight OF the crew.
The accident occurred during heavy
fog. What is left Of the steamer to be
seen is two spars projecting upon the
ocean beach. The survivors were
brought to Empire City on the tug Co.
lumbia. None Of the bodies of the lost
were recovered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
WILL ADVANCE RATES.
Rise In the Price OF Wheat Encourage
Railroads to Elevate Schedules.

Rise In the Price of Wheat Encourages
Railroads to Elevate Schedules.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2o.-The western roads
are highly pleased by the advance that
has taken place in the price OF wheat
and they say that they will not now
have much trouble In making the adj
vance In rates that they have sched-
uled for November 9. With wheat
selling between so and 60 cents In Chi
cago It was hard TO get the shippers to
stand over one.half Of that amount for
transportation to Chicago, but now
that It has advanced so far, they say
that they will have little trouble either
with the shippers or with the roads
that time back were opposed to hav-
ing the rates elevated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
A GORDON BLEu.
How tho Title Was First Given to Fine
Cook.

Cook.
Although the late Due dc Nemours
had no pretensions to being an epicure,
he was the last Gordon bleu" In
France. We mean by this that he was
the last survivor Of the Chevaliers de
Saint Esprit. He was also Of the last
creation, that OF 1899, when there were
only two knights made, the Due de
Nemours and the Count de Lecce.
The Order of the Saint Esprit was
created in 1887, was suppressed by the
revolution and was revived by Louis
XVIII. in 1914. To speak rightly,
Louis XVIII. considered that the order
had never ceased to exist, for he had
given two collars during his exile, 10
1910, the one to Francis l., king OF the
two Sicilies, and the other to his
brother, the prince Of Salerno, the
father OF his brothers wife, the
Duchess d'Aumale.
The ribbon of this order was light
blue color; 1t was worn around the
neck in the reigns of Henry III. and
Henry w., but was changed by Louis
XIV, when It was worn across the
chest. The Chevaliers of Saint
Esprit were always known under the
name Of lies Gordon Bleu," and this
was the supreme honor during the
monarchy Of France. 1t was from this
that the title of Gordon bleu" was
given to q first-class cook. A gentle
man one day declared after a good
meal, that he who had cooked the din
ner had proved himself Gordon
bleu" among cooks-in other words,
the master Of his art The title be-
came quite the rage, and Is now al
ways used to designate q good cook,
without the persons who use 1t know
ing what II means or still less the
origin of the title.-St. Louis Republic.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
SPAIN BACKED DOWN.
The vIgiiancia Episode Almost Provoked
War with tho United States.

The vIgilancia Episode Almost Provoked
War with tho United states.
New ORLEANS. Oct. 20.-The Times
Democrats Key West special says: II
the Spanish authorities had taken
Senior Angel Fernandez OF the Ward
line steamer. Vigilancia, while that
vessel was in Havana harbor last Fri
day, United States warships would
have Immediately been ordered to Ha-
vnna to enforce demand for repara-
ton, and war between this country
and Spain would have undoubtedly re.
suited. For three hours last Friday
the United States and Spain were on
the brink OF war, and the threatening
situation was only relieved when the
Spanish authorities ANONYMOUSLY
backed down and allowed the Vigilan-
cha to proceed to sea with Fernandez
still on board.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
TO AID MISSIONS.
The American Christian Missionary Society
Meets mt Springfield, Ill.

The American Christian Missionary Society
Meets mt Springfield, Ill.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct 20.-The 4sth
annual convention Of the American
Christian Missionary society convened
at the state capitol building yesterday
with 800 delegates The organization
is divided into the following divisions:
Board Of church extension, headquar.
ters Kansas City. NO.; board of negro
evangelization and education, head.
quarters Louisville, KY; board Of edu-
cation. headquarters Chicago; board OF
ministerial relief, headquarters lndi-
annapolis. Ind. These met with the
main body. The annual reports Of the
secretary shows s33,5i3 collected the
past year, being q gain over 1893 of
slO,3Oi. The report Of the committe
on work and workers shows $40, iS7
raised during the past year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-10-24
SPREAD BY RABBITS.
Epidemic OF Diphtheria at Webster CIT,
Ia, Caused by These Animals.

Epidemic of Diphtheria ut Webster City,
Ia, Caused by These Animals.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Oct 19-Rabb.ts
have caused an epidemic Of diphtheria
in the eastern part Of the county, and
it has spread to Bows, Iowa Falls,
Jewell junction and Alden. No less
than q dozen deaths have been re-
ported. For the past five years diph-
liberia has annually broken out In the
immediate vicinity of the Tybitha
Lutheran church, which is used as o
school building. A large number OF
rabbits have been living under that
building for long time, and the ply
sicians have reach the conclusion that
the little animals have planted the
germs of the disease, which spread
among the children. Tho church will
be burned.