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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-07
Business VS.. Politics.

If the citizens of Arkansas would
bend their energies to manufacturing
interests and the development of indus
tries with the same care as the people
OF the eastern states have exhibited
they would soon bring about remark
able change in this land of sunshine
and flowers. 1t is a fact that we dis
cuss politics too much and business too
little. As rule, too much time is ex-
pended in the interest of candidates
for Office and too little in the interest
of the state. If half the energy, thought
and time is expended in political discus
sion were devoted to careful study of
business problems and schemes for es-
tablishing mills and factories change
for the better would soon be brought
about. All plans for developing indus
tries and increasing wealth can be
treated wholly from a non-partisan
standpoint-upona business basis All
persons being mutually interested can
enter into all discussion with equal
chances and with common interest. 1t
is only just to criticise and point out
this mistake which our people long ago
made and to which they seem welded
that is, of spending too much time in
trying to settle national questions and
too little time in trying toimprove local
business conditions 1t is better to de-
wise ways and means of earning dollars
than to trifle time away in trying to
settle the currency question of the ma
ton
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-07

About 60 per cent Of the tillable land
of Arkansas is yet uncnltivated. No
other state in the union presents SO
great advantages and so many strong
Inducements to home seekers.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-07

Good orchard and vineyard land can
be bought for IS per acre in almost any
part of Arkansas. Much land that is
not adapted to cotton and corn viii
produce orchards and vineyards.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-07

well recommended varieties or so-ca,,.,a
varieties have been grown ON the s,a.
'ion and the following final statements
are made of them: The cotton plant
unoer favorable influences is very sps-
oePtioie OF Improvement. Fertilization
cultivation and selection are NECESSARY,
10 improve or to keep a variety nm tn
any hlgh standard. The difference be-
tween many of the so-called varieties
would disappear if they were cultivated
ankle under the same conditions for auv
length of time. But the differences be
tween the different types such as long
staple, short staple, long limb. short
hmo, and prolific remain for practically
an indefinite time. Long staple varie-
'ies nave always been in much favor
with farmers mainly because of the
extra price paid for the lint over that
Oh short staples; but the relative prices
OF the two do not remain constant
while the difference some seasons is
very small. When it is considered that
the long staples yield less than the
snort staples, especially on poor soils
ana during dry year, the extra price
paid for the long staple is seen to be
more than overcome by the increased
yield OF the short staple and as the diff
ference between the price of the two is
very variable, the length of staple APP
pears to be matter of little practical
consequence in deciding what variety
to plant on ordinary upland where con-
dltions are not favora BILE to long staple
or long period of growth, short sta
pie, early prolific variety is preferable
and will be found in the main to be
more profitable. On poor, dry soil, with
improper cultivation, the long staple
varieties are undesirab le."
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-07

Weather very dry and hot, and I'M
der its influence crops of all kinds are
damaging. Late corn is nearly fail
ure; early corn is very short, but is
holding up better than the late plant
ed, except in few localities. In many
Cotton has fallen off rapidly during
the week, and continues to shed
squares and small bolls. A rain even
now would be of immense help to cot
ton in the bottoms. Sweet potatoes
are loss. Irish potatoes that were
planted did not come up, and the
ground is too hard and dry to plant
more. No blowing being done on ac-
count of the condition of the ground.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
spAIN'S LAST HOPE in CUBA.
She May Provoke tho United States to Re-
cognition OF Cuban Independence.

It Is generally agreed In official circles
that the relations between the United States
and Spain are approaching crisis, Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee, American consul general at
Havana, Ia said to have stated to Secretary
Olney during their interview on Friday that
In his opinion Spain will soon commit some
overt act against tue United States Tor which
an apology cannot be accepted. IL this leads
to extreme action ON the part Of this govern
ment, Spain will then give up the contest and
abandon Cuba on tho plea that she cannot
fight 40 powerful nm enemy as the United
States.
Another story n0oat Is that the Soanish
minister, Senor Dupuy de LONE, has assured
President Cleveland that within 60 days
Spain will either have crushed the insurrec
tion In Cuba or have Withdrawn her troops
from tho island. The President is reported
to have told Senor do LONE that Spain Will
be allowed that time to determine her action,
and that II something conclusive has not been
accomplished ut the end OF 60 days he wonld
consider himself justified In recommending
tho recognition Of the independence OF Cuba
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
THANKsGIvING DAY.

Tho president issued the following Thanks
giving proclamation;
"The people Of the United States should
never bo unmindful Of the gratitude they
owe the God Of Nations for llis watchful
care, which has shielded them from dire dis
aster and pointed out TO them the way OF
pence and happiness. Nor should they ever
refuse to acknowledge with contrlte hearts
their proncness to turn away from Gods
teachings and to follow with sinful pride
after their own devices.
"To the end that these thoughts may DO
quickened, II IL fitting that on n day espe-
cially appointed We should join together In
approaching the throne Of grace with praise
and supplicatiOn.
"Thereforo, /, Grover Cleveland, President
OF the United states, do hereby designate
and set apnrt Thursday tho 2Gth day OF the
present month Of November, to bo kept and
observed as aday Of ofthanksgiylng und prayer
throughout our lund.
"0n that day let all people forego their
usual work and occupation and assemble In
their accustomed places OF worship; lot them
with one accord render thanks TO tho Ruler
of the universe for our preservation as a
Nation and our delivcrance from threatened
danger; Tor the peace that has dwelt within
our boundaries. for our defense against dis
ease and peetilence during the year that has
passed; for the plentcous rewards that have
followed the labors of our husbandmen. and
for all other blessings that have been vouch-
safed to us.
"And let us, through the mediation OF Him
who has taught US how to pray, implore tho
forgiveness OF our sins and continuation Of
heavenly favor.
"Iet tIs not forget on this day OF thanks
giving the poor and needy; and by deeds OF
charity let our offerings OF praise be made
more acceptable in the sight OF tho Lord"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
THEY WERE N0vICEs.
Bandits Hold Up a Train but Fail to Be-
cure Any Plunter.

cure any fluuuer.
Three masked men held up the south
bound Katy passenger No. l, one mile south
Of Alvarado Texas. Monday night. They
climed up over tho tender and covering the
engineer and fireman, made them stop the
train. They then made the porter cut ex-
press cars loose from the passenger cars and
made the engineer pull out ON the hill this
side. whore they made him uncouple the en-
gine and pull otY distance.
Going to the express ear, they ordered the
messenger out After he got out they made
him get back In the car and told him to hand
out the money quick. Instead OF doing so
he turned OIL the light and shut and fastened
the door. While this was transacted the
greatest excitement prevailed and the rob-
bers, who were doubtlessly noyices, were
Disconnected by the action OF the messenger.
The engineer realizing the situation, pulled
the throttle open and run into Grand View
and wired Hlllsboro. The robbers became
alarmed and fed when the passengers put
out the lights.
Sheriff Bell organized posse and sent 1t
with bloodhounds to the scene OF the hold
up but up to 1850 they have not taken the
trail. The passenger was due at Hillsboro
at S:05 but did not reach here till 10 o'clock
The above facts were CLEANED from the en-
gineer, messenger and passenger The
robbers were described as boys about II to
20 years old. They did not get anything.
The officers are securing tho country and
are confident they will arrest the robbers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
A WEIGHT LIFTED.
Dun q Co Say the Business World Breathcs
Freely.

Dun n Co. weekly review OF trade says,
week in the conditions which control bust
ness. II could not be In my fair degrec no
flectcd az yet In transactions or In records,
but there IL ample evidences already that u
crushing weight has been lifted and rolled
away and tho business world hns begun to
adjust itself to n state OF freedom and secu-
rity which Il has not known for years.
IL was not strictly logical that wheat ad-
vanced 8 cents, reaching ~ cents for Novcm-
Der and 80 cents for December, and heavy
realizing OF profits showed perception OF the
fact. Western receipts were only 0,OSl, 100
bushels, against S,0lD,Di0 last yenr, and At
lantic exports, Hour included, were only
i,Oss. .35S bushels, against l,60O,s ,s33 last year.
A growing disposition appears among farm
crs to hold wheat for better prices than ore
now realized, although Mt present any ad-
vnnce checks buying for export. Specula
tion In cotton was also excited ON tho theory
that mills would not start up, ms muny have
done, and would meet "A large demand for
goods. But the advance was met by rcnliz-
ing sales and n slight reaction. IL will be all
the better ior business II bright hopes do not
hoist prices too fast
The election Immediately stiilened prices
OF pig iron, which reached Si2 at pittsburgh
for bessemcr, and tho certainty that many
large orders for buildings and bridges aud
other finished forms would now become
operative, justilles some advance.
The future Of this trade now depends upon
the extent of increase In demand Tor furnish
ed products OF iron and steel, which Is large
ly to be materially affected by the course
pursued by various combinations. The bill
LET pool, which IA still openly undefsold NJ
Pttsburg. and has cnused no end OF distur-
banco In business by favoring one class of
producers to tho drtriment OF another, has
l..... Ia Ia mi IN "a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
HUELvA ALL RIGHT.
The Report That 1t Was Swept by a Tidal
Wave Proves Untrue.

The sensational report circulated In the
United States by news agency that the
town OF Huelva has been swept by tidal
wave from the Atlantic ocean, and that 1t Is
known that the loss Of life has been terrible.
is untrue.
1t is also false that the steamer Cartagena
has been overwhelmed by great wave, and
that most OF the persons on board Of her
were drowned.
The two sensations were probably based
on the effects OF the cyclone which swept
over Seville on Wednesday last, announced
In American newspapers exclusively by the
Associated Press, which caused a number OF
fatal wrecks. The bodies OF the drowned
are now coming ashore at Huelva, and at
Cartagena, the Spanish seaport In the Medi-
terrsnean, and almost on the other side OF
Spain, . sailing vessel has foundsred, and 1t
Is feared several persons were drowned.
This, apparently, was the basis upon which
the d artling statement OF the "overwhelm-
Ing" Of the steamship Cartagens
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
GOOD NEWS FROM The FACTORIES.
MILLS STARTING UP.
Factories Starting Up and Others Incrcas-
ing Their Forces.

1t Is claimed by number of manufactur
ers Of Cleveland. o.. II n. the election OF Nc.
Kinley has already had II favorable effect up
un their business. In some cnses II ls stated
idle plants have been started up and In Others
the number OF employees has been increased
The Britton Rolling Mill Company, man
ufacturers OF tin plate, whose plant has been
idle for some time pnst, announced that they
have Just closed n large contract and Will re
sumo shortly with $50 men.
The Lake Shore Foundry Company stated
they have received orders from number ol
their customers TO begin shipping ON con-
tracts and that many letters OF inquiry are
. coming in.
J. II. vandorn Of tho big Nandorn iron
works, stated that they had started up on
nine-hour time instead OF i've hours, on
which they had been running for some time
past, as arcsuit OF contracts about to be
signed.
The Cleveland Rolling Mil Company is
now running full time.
At the big Muhlhnuser wooden mills II was
stated that large orders had been received
and about 100 hands would be added to the
help at once.
Quite number OF other manufacturers In
various lines report having received numer-
ous inquiries which they believe Indicate a
revival of business
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
OUTLAWS CAPTURED.
They Had Murdered Three Men on Election

Cap Hatfield and Glenn, his i4-ycar-old
son, were captured In the mountains on Tug
river, W. Va. by n pospo OF citizens. They
murdered John and Elliott rutherford and
Hance Chambers on election day. Hatfield
was leader Of tho IIntnelds when they
bnttlod with the McCoya years ago.
Eight years ago Hatfield II snid to have
alienntcd tho affections of John Iiuthcrford's
wife. A grudgu has existed between them
since About n year ago Rutherford shot n
cousin OF Hatfield That mndo matters
worse.
Hatfield went to Mntewnn 10 vote. lie was
10 heavily armed that he was veritable
walking arsenal. Everything wns lovely
until the closing OF the polls Rutherford
and Hatfield were standing near ono another
when they suddenly began shooting. The
Immediate cause WINS not known.
rutherford used pistol aud Hatfield n
shotgun. After one round Hatfield seized
his Winchester and began manipulating II ns
only Hatfield can. -Four or iivo shots took
effect and Rutherford fell, dying Mt once In
shooting at Rutherford, Hatfield accidentally y
shot and fatally wounded Rutherford q
brother-in-law, Henderson Chambers
Hatfield He'd with his i2-yenr-old stcp-son.
They were hotly pursued by Rutherford's =
nephew, who cinptied his pistol without
noticeable effect. Hatfield stopped suddenly,
wheeled about and shot young Rutherford
dead.
The IIatnclds then took 10 the mountains,
closely followed by score Of armed citizens.
The excitement was Intense and the whole
country is stirred with Indignation. Large
rewards were offered for Hatfield. Sheriff
kondle. with 20 men, secured the mountain.
The triple murder brings to mind with In
tense vividncss the horrible story OF murder
ana outrage that has characterized the long
standing Ilatlcld-McCoy fued, IN which nine
members Of the McCoy family perlahed. In
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
PLENTY OF GOLD.
Tho Treasury at Boston Couldn't Take
All the Gold Ofiered.

Information received at the treasury de-
partment shows that large amounts OF gold
are being offered at tho several sub treasures
in exchange for currency no stipulation be-
ing made rs TO legal tenders. One million IN
gold was offered ut Boston on the 9th, and
the sub-treasurer tclegraphed the secretary
for Instructions, stating that the current
work Of the Office was somewhat behind
owing 10 the late furry, and further that the
payntnt OF that amount OF currency would
leave The sub-treasury there inconveniently
short.
Instructions were returned authorizing the
acceptance of half of the amount offered. At
New York, the sub-lreasurer, 1t is under
stood, has given notice that he would not re-
ceiye gold In exchange for currency. There
are about GO, 100000 In assay office checks
outstanding, which are now being deposited
for currency, and all OF those will be receiy-
ed. The demand for currency, and especial
ly small bills in anticipation OF re-
vivai OF business, Is exec ,tionally heavy
and 1t is expected that several days will
elapse before the officials will DO In posi-
tion to meet all demands. The treasury
officials anticipate no further Withdrawals Of
gold for export and regard the financial sltu-
alton rs greatly improved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
NEXT CONGRESS.
The Probable Standing of the Parties in
Both Houses.

Latest returns from Indiana and Ken
lucky received at the headquarters of the
Republican Congressional committee indi-
cate TINT the Republicans will have u ma
jority OH joint ballot In the Legislature Of
those states and that Blackburn and Noor-
hees. who have for 80 long been conspicuous
ngurcs In Congress, will be retired Black
burn would hardly have been reelected at
any rate, as he has made himself obnoxious;
even to many of his old friends, but II the re-
ports be true, Carlisle will also be compelled
to hunt for other employment than that Of u
statesman for ut least two years, when II IL
supposed both he and Blackburn will attempt
to secure seats in the House from their re-
spectiye districts
Very close figures are being made TO de-
termine whether the Republicans will have
"A majority In the next Senate, and the
probability II that with the vote OF the Vice
President they will have n balance OF power.
In the Fifty-fourth Congress the Republi-
cans have 40 Senator's the Democrats 80 and
the Populists 10, including in the latter num-
bel Senators Dubois, Cannon, Teller and
Pettgrew, who have departed from their
party,
The Republicans gained through tho elect
Ions on Tuesday Senators from Illinois, Wis
consin aud New York. The party has al
ready gained Senators In Ohio and Mary
land, which would increase the Republican
side to 40. but there have apparently been
losses in Utah and Washington and possibly
North Carolina, the latter State having elect
cd II fusion Legislature, which may possibly
elect Republican, though the probabilities
are against such action.
Leaving North Carolina out OF the calcula-
tion the Republican loss Of Utah and WASH
ington will give the party A votes In the Sen
ate. This will require the election OF Re
publican Senator from Kentucky and Indiana
in order to give the victorious party full con-
troll OF the Senate with the vote Of the Vice
President.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
KEYSTONE STATE NEWS CONDENSED
CLARK-DwYHR HOMICIDE.
The Widow Of tho Murdered Man Faints
In Court

Quite n scene wns enactod nj New Caaiia
during the hcnrlng of William Clnrk. charged
with tho wllfull murder Of William Dwyor,
on tho cycnlng OF October a. Dwyer WINS
dIsembowcled In quarrel that arose over
politics, aud died four days afterwards from
thc effects ~ hia injuries. The hearing wns
progressing when Mrs. Dwyer, ths widow,
came In, ana Just as she entered tho alder
mans Office the knife with which the cutting
had been done was shown 10 the court. Mrs.
Dwyer uttered scream and tainted. fho
sc.ne that followed was particularly exciting,
but Clark never ilinched and appeared TO bs
unconcefned. Tho evidence M 10 the cut
ting was conclusive md ho was sent bnck to
Jail to await the December torn OF court.
The popular opinion against him IL yery
severe.
During the Republican lollncntion at
Rochester. q. T.. Crooks, of that place, paid
nm election bct with n travelling snles women
Of New YORK, by ttundsling her ON wheel
barrow from tho SIeyrfer house to tho
postolilce, several blocks AWAY. and return.H
John Scott, who has been. confined TO his
room for almost II year, being very ANXIOUS
10 vote for mckinley, was taken 10 the polls
In his chair. Ho was formerly editor Of tho
Brook villo "Itepu6licnn" and pogtmnsteY for
over 10 years, ana IL In his 85th year.
Thomns Foley, n railroad conductor, was
found dead besidc tho track at Kremls, with
his neck broken. A. he was subject To hcart
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Ihe cohp'iomef OF we currency nus np-
W. y, ,"o r,,,, o.,n,, ,' v'nn, " Now
ai h,.np M Wcilsn,',a ~, .,,a ,ha s"'.'',,.
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III, m,,i,,nt hn,,D ,.' Ii,,,' ~ "b""' 'o' Wv"
80, 80, n''..o' ,,.. you" " 'uno'''
Eli Patterson, n farmer living near Sasdy
Lhke, Wns pr19snt nome IN DIS Duggy py nus
hvslnsaa when fo,,J his he.a ,.aa i,tn,
n,,ains, ia. ,,I,.si Gil, th.. ,n,, n.a,Iy .s,,
a,.nv w "''' "''"
sI, do,i,,a f., c,ah mir y, ,,o,sor. and
n : i'm ,,aid ,va,ch I,1,,, t,nn bnma ~ Ma r.
Al Wnndroep y.,e m. snniis secn,ni Nv
sneak thieves who rnlded two houses In tho
most fashionable part OF Bellcionte.
D,,,,l Abho,, col,yod ~ nccssor,
fatally shot WI liam Woods, also col.
ored. Abbott has been arrested. At Clays-
Vile, N. Hughes seriously stabbed Herman
Browhlee.
Mrs. Charlca Simpson suclded ut her home
! IN Mcadyillc, by shooting herself through
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
THEY HAVE FELT THE AK.
Harmon and Carlisle Place the Heads Of tho
Onloials on the Block.

Attorney General Harmon has removed
James II Couch, assistant United States dis
trlct attorney for West Virginia Mr.. Couch
was nm unsuccessful candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket and declined to resign his offi-
ciai position or rellnquish his candidacy.
Further dismissals were mado In the treas
ury by Secretary Carlisle IA followai Judge
W. J. Fleming, OF Kentucky, law clerk In
supervising architects office, an appointee
OF senator Blackburn; Mss Minnie Mcmillan,
Of Kentucky. II clerk In the Office OF tho
supervising architect, an nppointeo Of Sena-
tor Blackburn; Robert Il. Adams, Of Mon
tana, agent ~ the Sca Islands, Alaska, u
nephew OF Mrs. Backburn; W. Il. Ryan, OF
New York, ~ clerk In the Third auditors
Office and late Democratic candidate for Con-
gress IN the Rochester. N. v, district, and
J. NJ. Leach. oi North Carolina, n messen-
ger In the International Rcvenne burenu, who
recently criticised Postmaster General Will
son In Il newspaper letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
FOREIGN NOTES.

The Rt Rev, Mendel Creighton, bishop OF
Peterborough, has been appointed bishop of
London In place OF Rt. Rev. Fred Temple.
who was last week appointed bishop OF Can.
terbury.
The international Cooperative Congress,
which has just closet its session In Paris.
elected Messrs. Nelson and James Rhodes to
be the representatives OF the United States
on the central committee In London.
The London Observers Paris correspond
ent hears from high source that 1t ia the
czar's intention to put an end to the situa-
tion In Constsntinople.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-11
Hundreds of mon arc being put to work In

Hundreds OF mon are being put TO work In
Buffalo.
The Iron Mountain railroad shops at Littl
Rock have resumed full time.
Three thousand men now unemployed will
be put to work m syracuse within u week.
At Omaha much gold was deposited In
local banks and many wholesale houses
started additional men on the rond.
At Bridgeport, Conn, 200 additional men
were put TO work In n carriage factory, and
Eaton, Cole and Burnham put ON 300 more
men In their steam valve works. The
AIalleable iron works will add 500 men. The
Stanley Rule and Level company OF New
Brighton has posted anotice that hereafter
the shops will be run six days each week in
stead OF four days, which has been the schcd-
ule for the past few months, and the Russell
n Irwin screw shops will also tax their fac
tory TO the utmost. The mills OF the Glas-
tonbury knitting company at Manchester
that have been idle for several weeks VIII
also start and the Mt. Carmel axle works will
begin running full time. The lngraham
Clock company of Bristol states that II has
orders enough to keep all its hands at work
for year. The orders We're given to the
company conditional on Mckinleys election.