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The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
To the Democrats of Arkansas.

The Arkansas Democratic State Cen
trail committee is we'll assured of a
large democratic victory at the state
election to be held on September 18th:
but, for the sake of the moral effect
upon democrats all over the United
States, the committee earnestly re-
quests that every democrat in Arkan-
sas will go to the polls on September 7
andfvote for the nominees of his party.
A largely increased democratic major
ity IN Arkansas in September will most
asSuredly afford aid and encourage!
ment to the party in all the states of
the Union in the November election.
All persons in Arkansas who earnestly
desire the election of Bryan and Sew
all. and who really and sincerely be-
lieve that the enactment into law of
the great principles which they cham
pion will afford relief to the great
masses of the people of 'the United
States ought net, fOv any small con-
sideratiOn, to fail to avail themselves
Of this opportunity to show that they
are in earnest in their professions OF
faith. A vote for the democratic
ticket in September will, beyond
doubt, contribute to the election OF
| Bryan and Sewall In November.
CARROLL ARMSTRONG,
= Chairman Dem. State Cen. Com.
GRAY CARROLL,
Sec. Dem. State Cen. Com.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

Judge Coffey has been citing the
souvenir edition of The TINES,
published in 1892, as testimo-
NAL to his character, and efficiency
as county judge. The Times GER
tainly paid him a very high COM
pliment in that edition, and we do
not wish to detract one iota from
it. The main objection to Judge
Cofey is that be is blinded by pas
sion, and is bitter partisan, yet
having no political principles,
who, having been honored by a
great party, turned upon it like an
adder, and can find no language
too strong TO denounce the men
who once voted for him. As a
citizen and in private life, we
have no enmity toward Judge COT
fey, nor any other candidate now
aspiring to public Office, but politl-
cally we despise the man who can
not take his defeat like q man and
retire 10 other avocations. Had
Judge Coffey done so, he would
have had the political respect of
I'll. But after once holding the
Office, he has never been content
without it, and has been willing TO
sacrifice everything in the line of
political honor to get it. We are
perfectly willing TO admit that he
made fairly good county Judge,
though he was severely criticised
in 1888 by the commissioners of
accounts. who charged him with
waste and extravaganza, and we
are not prepared TO say that his
administration was particularly
brilliant or any more economical
or beneficial to the people, than
that of the many judges proceed
ing and succeeding him. On the
other hand we deny that such arc
the facts, and cannot see that he
has any lien on the office, and
we believe majority of the voters
of st. Francis county will support
these statements next Monday. by
casting their vote for the present
able and efficient incumbent.
Judge J. s. r. Cowan.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
Baptist Union.

August 3lst being the fifth Nonday
in the month'it wac the occasion of q
social reception given by the Baptis,
Union. instead of their regular Mon
day night prayer meeting.
The lovely home Of Mr.. James t'us
sell was offered by that generous anC
hospitable gentleman, and an idea
place it is too for an entertainment OF
that character. The beautiful yard
was lighted by Japanese lanterns and
tables for refreshments were set under
the cedars. Benches and chairs were
arranged in groups OF two IN all the
cosy hooks OF the lawn to accommo.
date those who were Sentimentally IN.
clined. The social feature consisted of
scriptural questions and answers writ
ten upon seperate slips of paper. Each
gentlemAp was given question. and
each lady ian answer. THEN began
the work Ds finding correct answers to
the questions, which task accomplished
provided < the successful gentlemen
with companions for refreshments.
1t was interesting indeed to see how
diligently the. gentlemen searched for
the young ladies holding the correct
answers to their questions. and it was
surprising how little they knew about
the bible. and some acknowledged that
they read more in 1t that night than
they had in months before.
Prominent among the guests were
the Epworth Leaguers. whosesword of
thanks was rendered by their presi-
dent. Mr.. Joel Z. Wynne, III "a happy
little speech which, as is always the
case, was enjoyed by all.
The pride of our hearts, The Band
-discOursed splendid music at inter-
walls throughout the evening.
Cream. sherbet and cake were served
in abundance, and it was the senti-
ment OF all upon leaving that it was al
together an enjoyable affaiI.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

TNE !Populist party has but one state
candidate. Asa party it offers no reg
nlafly chosen, CT other full ticket to
the rank and file in st. Francis county,
and nothing to arouse party enthusi.
assn or demand party ,;fealty. The
party in this state is made up prinei-
pally of men who had, prior to 1885,
been lifelong Democrats, and with
comparatively few. exceptions. they
Joined the third party. sincerely and
honestly believing 1t would give them
political reforms which they. n ed
They have accomplished practically
nothing. In nation, state and county
they are now largely disorganized
The leaders are scrambling and quar-.
relling for Office, and the party Is sure
to 90 to peices. There never has been
and never will be more,than two per-
manent parties. The Populists can.
not 90 to the Republicans without the
sacrifice of every political principle
The Democratic party ec1bodies all of
the reasonable and practical principles
Of the Popuiiss party. Candor and
fairness will cause all unprecedented
minds 10 admit these facts. Now does
it not impress itself upon your mind
that this is the opportunity of your
life to teaffirm your allegiance to the
party (which claimed your membership
and support in the halcyon days before
our carbohydrates began? We think
so, anG TIE TIMES extends a,hearty
invitation to all Populists to rally to
the support OF the straight Democratic
ticket aroI constable to governor,
promising q kindly welcome, and as.
Suring each one that the act will light
en- the hearts of themselves and all
Democrats, and cheer the party on "a
great political victories over the old
enemy-Powel Clayton's party-ard
assure the accomplishment of reforms
most fondfY hoped for.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
WHILE there is nc doubt of the

WHILE there is nc doubt of the
ticket in this county next Monday,
we have no votes to spare, and it
should be matter of pride 10
every Democrat to go to the polls
and vote the ticket straight. Let
there be no scratching or staying
at home. Besides, and it is no
small consideration, Our represen-
tation in various conventions, etc.,
Is determined BY the number OF
votes we cast, and it should be our
aim to make that representation as
large as possible.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

President Isaac Lewis of Sabina, Ohio,
is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton Co.
IS years, and has been president of
the Sabina Bank 90 years. He gladly
testifies to the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs. 1t makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
az am glad to say that Hoods Sarsapa-
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as blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several years suffered
greatly with pains of
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04


Young Mason, the Populist can
dldate for representative, is a
clover young man in many re-
spects, and has mind well-stored
with political statistics. He is q
student, and has acquired consid-
cradle book learning. But on the
other hand he is quite young. with
only mediocre experience in any
Of the avocations Of life, and Who'll
ly without practically inspired
idea of the peoples needs. Should
he be elected, his course in the leg
islature would be directed by po-
iitical bias and prejudice, and
what he has read in the papers.
la addition to his Populist ideas,
he has been impregnated with all
the other unpopular isms. He is a
ProhibitloList, a woman's sufreg.
! it, a nonreligionist, etc. We will
miss our guess if he receives more
than 25 white votes in the county
election.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
Neuralg ia

IN one eye and about my temples, es-
pecially at night when had been having
hard day Of physical and mental la Dor.
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very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

The state platform of the Ropu-
list party declares for the absolute
repeal of our election laws. < That
ofthe Republicans, says they de-
mand certain amendni en- Dis, /. rec,t-
ing a long list. But Clayton and
Cooper arc slick ducks, and were
afraid to ask absolute repeal Of
the only law which gives the
negro absolute independence in
his ballot. If they could have
their way about the matter, they
would repeal this law absolutely
SO they could reinstate the prac-
. tees of buying and intimidating
the unsophisticated voter, The
negroes will not vote for Mason
because he declares his anita gonism
to this law, and they will not vote
for Moore because he, if elected,
would be directed by Clayton and
Cooper. We want the negroes to
think over these things, and when
they do, those who can see thcil
best interests, will vote for DR.. w.
J. Matthews.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
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The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
Sent IT to His Mother In Germany.

Sent IT to His Mother In German
Mr.. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the EN-.
ploy OF ,he, Chicago Lumber Co., at Des
Moines, Iowa, says: II have just sent
some medicine back to my mother in the
old country, tbat know from personal
use. to be the best medicine in the world
forrheumatism. having used it in my family
for several years. 1t is called ChambeT-
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Tiptca, druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

In this county 1875 white per-
sons paid poll tax, and 1862 COL
ored persons did likewise. The
total taxes collected on real and
personal property amounted to
$50, 564.62. OF this sum the whites
paid S37,S26 81 and the negroes
paid S2.23S.30. Do the negroes
suppose that Messfs, Fitch, Bro wn,
Nash, Bell and Pace will be, able
to induce any considerable TIMBER
Of persons to athe negro into
power to control the white mans
money? Negro. domination in
politics has always. been repnlsed
in the. United States, and always
will be, and any attempt in that
direction by designing white men
or others, feigned or real, has q
tendency to alienaM the otherwise
kindly feelings OF the whites, who
are undoubtedly the friends in
need and. indeed, to the negroes.
We are glad that a large number
OF the colored voters appreciate
these facts, and Will support the
Democratic ticket next Monday,
and not assist the political parti-
colored whites of the fusion ticket
to ride into Office Old the incredu-
lily of their race.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
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By the long heated summer months
one will lose their energy and appetite
and if they will try one bottle of Browns
Iron Tonic they will soon recover theil
lost strength and appetite. J. H. Zip.
ton.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
Saturday, September 26, 1895

at public auction. between the legal hours for
judicial sales, at the west door of the Court
House, in the town of Forrest City. County
of II. Francis and State of Arkansas, proceed
TO sell the following real estate, belonging to
said estate. .to-wit:
Part ne Il of sec - 4r3, containing 129
acres partsnw IA OF sec - 4 r 3. containing
"a acres nv Ia of the sw IA OF sec 25 4 + 9,
coataininggC acres. y
Said lands to be sold on credit of three
months. Purchaser will be required TO give
note with approved security for the purchase
money, and lien will be retained on the land
for the payment of the purchase money
Given under my hand this 18th day of Au-
gust 1896 ~
~ s. A. kNOLToN,
as administrater estate J. S. Kuolton, Decd.
y. N. killough, Atty
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

If Ii Hung Chang, and he has
his coffin with him, why don't they
bury the h'athen
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

DoN'T fail TO vote.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
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The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
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IN pursuance of an order of the Cross Coun-
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thereof the Undersigned rs administrators of
the estate of j. S. Knoiton, deceased, VIII on
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04

ELECTION Monday.
The Forrest City times., 1896-09-04
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
"Pagan Bob" VIII Talk.

Colonel Robert q. Ingersoll, pleasant
ly known as "Pagan Bob," will be seen
on the stage OF the Providence Opera
House, tomorrow night, with his new
lecture, entitled, "Wny | Am An Ag-
nostic." This is the eloquent gnostic's
greatest effort and this will be It's first
delivery In Providence. Colonel Ingersoll
enjoys a unique distinction on the plat
form. From the occasional expression
of his private opinions that attracted
universal attention, he has gradually
come TO be the living exponent OF reli-
gious freedom and to be regarded as the
greatest iconoclast OF the age. The
profession Of law, in which the famous
and fearless Colonel was a shining light,
public demand for enlightenment on the
subject OF revealed religion. The distin-
guished orator presents ths other side
In our day and civilization the losing
side-always the unpopular side. But II
is largely because he is able to do this
eloquently and learnedly that he has at
tanned his present popularity. IL is pos
sible thar we should flock to hear Inger-
soil shonld he lecture upon any other
subject, for it would be presented in
masterly speech. People don't mind
having.their toes trod upon when ii Is
accompanied by the subtleties and graces
of oratorical English. So they manage
to find.in "Psgan Bop's" iconoclastic ut
tersnces q convenient outlet their
pent up orthodoxy. There VIII be hun
dreds of people in the audience tomorrow
night who differ radically from his opin-
ions and teachings. The box office at the
Opera House will be open all day tomor-
row,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
Westminster Theater.

"The Bull Fighter" for the past two
seasons sam It. Jacks best ourlesque en-
tertaiDment, will be the attraction at the
Westminster Theater next week. "The
Bull Fighter" Is Q combination OF novel
ties. There is an Introductory Durletta
styled "Monte Carlo" which is hit at
the customs OF the great gambling resort
The ourlesque Is fell of romance and hu-
NOR. and the finale IS that naughty v
Frencn comedy. "The Lively Flea"
Maude Harvey, very pretty brunette,
and the Donovans will head large array
Of handsome women, and the veteran
Charlie Banks will be the chief comedian
There will also be "a fine speciality bill,
including such performers as Maude Har-
vey, soubrette; Allen and O'Brien, musi-
clans; the Bsssetts, a wonderful singing
duo. and the clever sketch team of Grscey
and Burnett, and Charlie Young.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
KeiIh's Opera House.

"A Gay Old Boy" the new musical
farce.comedy In which Joseph Hart scored
such a decided chit" last season, will be
the attraction at Keith's Opera House
next week, beginning Monday evening.
Mr.. Hart Is a familiar figure to thester-
goers throughout the country and
especially 50 to lovers Of farce. He will be
recalled as the humorous actor in the
firm of Hallen d Hart. lie has taken a
departure from the beaten track of farce
comedy, and is seen in the title role OF a
play, regarding which good reports have
been heard. A susceptible old man has
the misfortune to lose his wife who, in
her Will, stipulates that her widower can
receive her fortune IL he mourns her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
Silver Souvenirs.

Fanny Davenport and her company
open at the Providence Opera House,
Nov 18th, for one week. This most
powerful actress win be seen in several
OF Sardou's tragic dramas. among them
"Fedora, "Cleopntra," and "La Tosca. {"
Miss Davenport has done wonders
for the American stage, COM
pelling stars with ambitions to shine
brightly, and managers, who desire to
succeed, TO produce their plays in a
proper, IL not an eyabors.s and costly
manner. Miss Davenport's productions
have always been OF the most sump,uous
and most magnificent character: there is
nothing tawdry about them, the proper
ties are exactly what they seem from the
front OF the bouse. This is particularly
the case WITH the jewels worn by Mis-.
Davenport Miss Davenport docs not
depend, however, solely on such attraC-
iions for the success OF her productions,
cit tough tney are appropriate enough,
aud her ability 20 enact the true rules,
always, OF course. being we'll suy ported. d.
This yerr, as usual, she Is supported by
Melbourne Mcdowell This being the
farewell tour I'm the Sardou repertoire.
Miss Davenport has decided TO present
every lady attending ON MONDAY, the
opening night, with a handsome silver
souy6hfr as a memento TO her sardou
plaVs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

memory for two years, and that he does
not re.marry for the same period. The
sorrylug widower has welcomed into his
house a German physician, who has been
foolish enough TO pay attention to con-
cert hall singer, while IN Paris She
comes TO Americs, meets the widower VINO
marries his inamorats before the limit
set by his deceased spouse has expired.
His grown daughters reach home shortly
after the ceremony, ana the Partisan is
forced to sssune the habiliments and
manner OF servant girl. The German
physician makes matters extremely un-
comfortable for the new husband, who is
compelled to witness the most unusual
proceedings with assumed equsnimity.
The part of the widower offers MIR. Hart
full opportunity for display oi -lesiti-
mate comedy work. Supporting Mr.. Hart
are many vesy clever performers. includ-
ing Carrie DeMsr,t the charming soubrette,
the great Fleurette from Rice's "1492n
Company, Isona Amrose. Nellie Hartley.
Miriam MAJ el. Al Leech, Frank Carol
ner. Roueft kvans. Donald Harold and
many others Of equal aote.
The usual Iuesdsy. 4 nursdsy and sat-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
urday matinees will be given during. Mr.
Hart's engsgmenet.
LOlhrop's Opera House.

The attraction at Lothrop's Opera ii ou se
next week IL the Atkinson Comedy Co.
In an entire new versio, OF "Peck's Bad
Boy" play which has delighted thous-
ands OF grown people and made millions
OF children merry. This play. which is
drsmstized from the sketches OF boy life
written py Ex-Governor Peck, OF Niscon
sin, is not as is generally supposed. a
treatise on the bad points in American
boys, but quite the reverse, it teaches a
moral, thar, while a boy may be mis-
chevious he need not necessarily ,be bad.
The company is one OF the largest ever
engaged TO produce this laug liable play.
II mum bers 10 people and includes Dot
Russell, who assumes the character oil
the "bad boy'' He is an excellent bari
joyed. Fred Wenzel, VINO has been con-
necteo with this play since IT first rtnt
on the road, still plays the part OF she
"Dutch Grocerymsn.
The rest OF the cast includes Bert Hale,
Fred Anderton, w. III. Mcpherson, Will
McDermott, Wilma Rogers, Marion
Chose. Louise Kerlip. Lot,ie Bernard,
La Petite Edith, and Master James Bar
ber, the penomenal boy tenor.
On Saturday afternoon the usual child
ren's matinee will he given, on which
occasion pupils OF the public schools will
be adm tilted to all parts of the house for
10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

msnts and play two weeks at the Provi-
dence Opers House next season.
One night recently the President and
Mrs. Cleveland attended a performance oil
s'rhe Geisha' at DAILY 'sTheatsr, New York.
The distinguished visitors entered their
box without arousing applause, enjoyed
the musical comedy, without exciting
comment and left the theater without
receiving any attention from the man.
agement, performers or audience. Things
are arranged differently In England. IL
the ruler of that country could be per-
suaded to visit the tbeater it would be
great occasion for everybody. The streets
would be lined with spectators assem-
bled to see the royal equipsge pass, the
auditorium would be especially decor
ated, erybody in the auditorium would
remain standing until the royal party
we're seated, the band would play the nat
ional anthem, the actors, freshly furnish
ed with new costumes, would display their
finest art, and the management would con-
slider his fortune as good as made.