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The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
ABOUT POSTAGE STAMPS.

In Malacca and in Ceylon, large com mercial firms are permitted to print their names on the postage stamps to prevent theft of stamps on the part of their employees. In that way, Ceylon stamps are often considered great tress- ures, when bearing the name of Cave" !" in sman black capitals, while this sur charge means nothing but the imprint of a wealthy tea planter.
 D. o. Blood & Co.,. of Philadelphia, who, from 1S41 to 1858, issued so many different locals and operated private post so successfully, were, perhaps, the originators of the idea of including the hour at which the letter was stamped, in the postmark. The postal authorities of the government did not adopt this nice system of postmarking until long after Blood & Co. had set the pace.
 When the government issued the first perforated stamps few of the good folk living in the rural districts were so bound by conservatism that they placed the stamps on their letters only after they had clipped off the per- ASy udd DCtH uu- perforated stamps for many years, and they did not propose that any new fangled arrangements should have en- coursgement from them.
 Germany is the home of the stamp forgers, the authorities there seeming to consider that it is none of their busi- ness so long as the forgers do not med de with the home stamps. Lately the forging has taken a new turn, Ger man firm having shipped to this coun- try thousands of sheets Of decalco- mania pictures containing Autographs of United States stamps. The pictures have been held at the custom house, and somebody will lose money on this transaction.
 A plan for removing medallions on the United States stamps and replacing them with miniature photographs is 8 new idea which has recently been copy righted. Permission is said to have been granted by the government for the use of postage stamps in this man. ner, but only used specimens must be utilized for the purpose. It is now pos sible for one to see his own features on the penny satmp instead of those of the illustrious Benjamin, or on the tworcent stamp in lieu of those of the immor- tai George.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
WEATHER SUMMARY.
Some Interesting and Peculiar Facts
 For Students.
Maximum Temperature For July Was the Highest since fssS-Precipitation
 Below the Normal

The Little Rock weather bureau has just issued a summary for the month of July, which contains some interesting facts and figures for meteorological stu dents The mean temperature for the month was s2.5 degrees, 2.3 degrees above the normal computed from the record for the past IA years, and is the highest recorded with the exception of 1896, when it was s3 degrees. The lowest mean temperatures recorded for the state in any July were 76.7 degrees in 1891, 79.0 degrees in 1895, and 79.4 degrees in 1892.
 The maximum temperature for the month, 109 degrees, was exceeded on The lowest July maximum for the state was 100 degrees, in 1883.
 The minimum temperature for the state for the month, 50 degrees, is the same as recorded in 1887 and 1891, and the lowest July minimum for the state. The highest were 60 degrees in 1886 and 59 degrees in 1884.
 comparison of the temperature for the state for July by decades, with the July normal, shows a mean tempera- ture for the first decade of s6. degrees, which is 5,9 degrees above the normal; for the second decade, mean of 77.6 degrees, which is 26 degrees below the normal; for the third decade, s3 6 de- grees, which is 3.4 degrees above the normal for July.
 The monthly precipitation averaged 3.25 inches for the state, .66 inch below the 14-year average. The years in which lower average rainfall is recorded for July are 1896, 1.61 inches; 1890, 2.39 inches: 1885, 2.59 inches; 1893, 2.6S inches; 1888, 2.73 inches; 1883, 2S9
 The greatest average precipitation for any July was 7.34 inches in 1895, the next greatest 7.33 inches in 1891, and the next 5.02 inches in 1889.
 The mean temperature for the month was s2.5 degrees. The highest monthly means were s6.2 degrees at Texarkana and Stamps, s5.1 degrees at Marianna, and S6.0 at Prescott, and the lowest 76 6 degrees at Silver Springs, 7o.9 at Ore gon. and TIA at Winslow.
 The highest temperature recorded was 109 degrees, at Keese's Ferry, on bhS iftis dnd db bllttT pDIinKs Ou tu0 18th and 14th. The highest average minimum temperature was 100.4 de- grees, at Prescott, and the lowest 61.8 degrees, at Jonesboro.
 The greatest daily range of temper ature was 4S degrees, at Jonesboro on the 18th The mean maximum tenn perature for the state was 94.2 degrees, and the mean minimum 70.b degrees, giving mean daily range of 23.7 de- grees, and the warmest day generally was the 9th, with an average maximum temperature of 99 degrees. The lowest temperatures generally were recorded on the 18th, the average minimum of that date being 59 degrees.
 The average precipitation was s.25 inches. The greatest local monthly amounts were s. 19 inches at Moore, 7.9O at Mossville, 762 near Hot Springs, and 6.6o at Bee Branch; and the least .65 inch at Washington, LOO inches at Rison and 1.05 at Texarkana. The greatest 24-hour rainfall was 525 inches, near Hot Springs, on the 25th.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Appeared Before the Board.

Attorney B. R. Davidson, of Fayette- vile, and President Simpson, of the Wells Fargo Express company, ap- peared before the state railway assess ment board and submitted figures show ing the volume of business transacted by that company in this state Not withstanding the fact that express companies are assessed regularly, they are not now paying any taxes to the state or counties, collection being pre- vented by a temporary injunction granted by the Federal court, pending final determination of the question as to the states right to collect taxes from them
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Governor Bob to Governor Dan.

The following letter of invitation was received by Gov. Jones from Hon Robt. L. Taylor. governor of Tennessee:
 My Dear Governor-September IS has been selected as the date for Arkansas Day at our centennial All Tennesseeans look forward to that day with especial pleasure when our fair neighbor across the big river shall come over and join us in our jubilee, and as the governor of Tennessee I extend to you, and through you to all your people most cordial invitation to come and make Arkansas Day one of the grand est in the history of our centennial We shall expect you and your stan, state officials and party without fail, and promise you warm and cordial welcome to Tennessee.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
THE STATE IN BRIEF.

Little Rocks first bale of cotton brought 651 cents.
 The terms of 36 state convicts will expire in September.
 Little Rock will hold her first annual Mardi Gras celebration in February, 1898.
 Will Harris, a 19-year-old colored boy, was thrown from fractious horse at Little Rock and his neck broken.
 Texarkana is suffering an epidemic of lawlessness, and the jail is being taxed to accommodate the evil-doers.
 The steamer Ralph. in command of Capt. E. c. Postal, ran into a snag and sunk at the mouth of the St. Francis.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
LATE FASHION NOTES.

Ready-made ruffiing of mousselines and Persian organdies for skirts are a feature of the lace counters.
 A very dark blue gown seen at this season is garnitured with empire green. If it is a thin one the stock and girdle are of this shade of taffeta ribbon; if of silk or wool, than taffeta silk is used.
 Strips of white embroidery set hor- izontally on the blouse bodice and curved pieces of the same on bolero jacket pieces give lovely effect to lavender and pale green lawns, dimities and chambreys.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
TRAGIC DEATH OF A RAPIsT.
Shot Down in the Door Of His Burning
 Cabin, the Body Is Cremated.


 Cabin, the Body Is Cremated.
 BANTER, ARK, Aug. 24 Last Sum- day morning about three miles from this place Ed Williams, a negro rapist, was shot down in the door of his burn ing cabin by posse of officers, and his body was consumed in the flames.
 Williams about month ago com mitted an assault on a colored woman, and then sent word to the officers that he would not be taken alive. About 9 o'clock Saturday night a posse was organized under Deputy Sheriff Win Hammock. At o'clock his house was surrounded and the command given him to come out and surrender, but his wife answered that he was not at home and refused to open the door. The officers, however, were certain that Williams was in the house, and after much per- suasion and repeated warnings, the house was set on fire. When the roof began to tumble in the woman opened the door, when Williams was seen in the act of raising his gun to his shoul- der, at the same time advancing toward the door. The order was given to fire, and Williams fell, pierced by ball from a Winchester. All efforts to rescue the body from the burning building were of no avail, as the entire roof fell in just as he was shot down. Williams had served two terms in the peniten- tiary, one in Mississippi for horse steal ing and one in this state for rape.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Mena's Wonderful Growth.

The town of Mena, on the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf road, which celebrated it's first anniversary as city on August IS, has population of 5000, its streets are graded, has good side walks, two beautiful parks, 200 business houses, including several wholesale houses, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, high school, a Catholic parochial school, and two daily and two weekly newspapers.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Escaped on a Technicali.v.

decision of unusual interest was rendered in the circuit court of Hot Spring county. Charles Wafford, while employed by the Malvern Lumber com pany in carrying mail for that concern between Malvern and Pearia, opened a letter and abstracted a Mexican silver certificate. When arraigned on the charge of embezzlement, the court held that the certificate was not money, and the accused could not be convicted of embezzlement
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Mean Busise ss.

A delegation representing citizens of Cleburne county paid over to the state hoard of railroad construction the sum of s1 ,OOO, being that countys quota for the preliminary survey of the North and south road, to be built under the pro visions of the Bush bill, The delega- tion assured the board that Cleburne county will donate 5000 acres of land besides cross-ties and bridge timbers, in aid of the roads construction.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
FORREST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 27 1897
The Army Worm.

The army worm has made it's appear ance among the cotton on several plan tations east of Little Rock, and paris green is being used by some planters to exterminate the pests. While it is true the worms have put in late appear ance and can do but slight harm to early cotton, the late crop in the district cov- cred by the spring overflow will be considerably damaged should they get into it.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
At Work on RiRht-of-Wav,

Contractors have begun the work of cutting out the right-ofway on the Mississippi River, Hamburg X Western railroad. MT. J. M Parker, president of the company, is personally locking after the work, and says there will be no cessation of labor until the road IS completed
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
MingIing of Educators.

At meeting of the Southeast Arkan- sas Teachers association, held at Monti- cello, the following officers, to serve for the ensuing year, were elected: J. W Cantrell, Magnolia, president; T. L. Bond. Stephens, vice-president; Chas. T. Gordon, Camden, correspond ing secretary; Miss Hattie Bloom, Pina Bluff, recording secretary. -
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
State Pension Board.

A great many applicants for pensions were rejected by the board. Indigency must be clearly shown or disability must be traceable direct to wounds re- ceived in service before an applicant is entitled to pension under the law.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Issues Invitations

Gov Jones has addressed an invita- tion to the follow ex-governors of this state to visit the Nashville exposi- tion in body on Arkansas day, Sep tember IS: James II. Berry, Powell Clayton, Elisha Baxter, O. A. Hadley Denver, Col.), Henry M. Rector, A. II Garland, S. P. Hughes, T. J. Churchill, J. P. Eagle, j. P. Clarke and w. Nj Fishback.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Protest Against the Lease.

Citizens of Searcy have employed counsel to contest the legality of the lease from George c. Griffith by Mem phis parties of the lakes near Bald Knob, for pearl fishing, contending that they do not appear on the records as the property of any individual or corpora tion, but belong to the government.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Mercantile Company Incorporated

The Houston-H Hargis Mercantile com pany, of Morrilton, with capital stock of s25,00O, of which s10,0OO is paid up, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state The officers of the corporation are T. l.. Cox, president; M D. Houston, e-president, L. k. liar gis, treasurer; L. Gordon, secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Championship Shoot.

The contest between Geo. Clements, of Pine Bluff, and Hamilton Conner, of Little Rock, the crack shots, for the state championship, which took place in the latter city, resulted in victory for Clements by the close score of A to 43 out of possible 50
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Back Taxes.

J. S. Whiting, special master in Pu- laski chancery court to determine the amount due by the Little Rock X Fort Smith road for back taxes for 1879, 1880, 1881 and 1882, has submitted his report, which shows the sum due the state to be s11. .s56. 40, and to the various coun- ,;as ssa e6q. 3O apportioned as follows:
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
OuarreIed Over the Dough.

At Texarkana Wm. Washington and Miles Love, members of colored band, up for the benefit of the band, when the former drew revolver and shot the latter in the back, infiicting fatal wound.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Stricken With Paralysis.

w. A. Wvcough, 8 prominent citizen of Batesville, was stricken with paraly- sis while reading a sermon from the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in that city and died in a few hours.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Roasted Cotton Seed.

J. T. Moore, citizen of Phillips county, has been granted a patent on device for roasting cotton seed, and claims that the roasted seed is the most nutritious feed that can be given cattle, hogs and stock
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27
Long Distance Telephone.

Little Rock and other towns in the state are to be connected with Chicago and intermediate points through the construction of a long distance tele- phone line.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27

An official report shows that there are issued yearly in the theaters of Paris 2.se0, ,000 dead-head tickets.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-27

The various countries of the world now use 13,4oo different kinds of post age stamps.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-11
FINESSE.
The Subtitle Weapon of Woman

The kind of management some hus- bands require, cultivaces a skill and finesse in their wives that would fit some of them for diplomatic positions. q never intend to deceIve John in any manner but I find it necessary to do certain things for his good, but without his knowledge; for instance, he has been subject to sick spells at times that seem to come from stomach and liver. He refuses to leave off coffee, of which he is very fond, yet l know it hurts him; so without his knowledge l have one-half Postum Cereal blended with the coffee, thus giving him beV- craze that is half liquid food and only half the stimulant and narcotic as be- fore. He of course could not tell the difference. and some mornings l served full Postum Cereal Food Coffee, ana still he did not detect the difference. The sick spells have disappeared and naturally I am delighted. The day IS soon coming, l hope, when l can tell him all about it and show him that his taste is as well satisfied on Postum as on coffee or half coffee. while the re- sult in phvsical health is beyond com putation. For the present l am com peIIed to conduct the work by easy stages. for men are curious creatures, you know"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-11
FAIR HAVEN HAPPENINGS.

The Nonpariel Laundry company has recently made some Improvements at its establishment on Blatchley avenue to meet the demands of increasing bus mess, One of the important improve ments is the addition of a washing machine of larger capacity than any in use at the laundry. The machinery has some very late Improvements and is so carefully adjusted as to run al- most noiselessly. James B. Moran of the laundry has perfected couple of improved ironers and has them in use in the laundry. The ironer and shaper for finishing turn down collars, shapes and rolls the collar at one operation and prevents breaking or cracking the linen. MT. Moran has applied for @ patent and expects it to be issued in the spring, when it is probable the machines will be put on the market. He will then make a standing offer of $10 of any instance where collar is broken on this ironer and shaper An other machine invented by MT. Moran and patented is the wing pointer for shaping standing collars. This appli- ance turns the collar without breaking and can be worked rapidly MT. Moran expects to put both inventions on the market next year and they should bring him a very satisfactory compensation.
 Several consignments of barreled oysters have arrived here from Vir- ginia, but most of the stock was report ed in poor condition. Usually one or more cargoes of these oysters arrive here in time for the Thanksgiving trade, but none are expected this sea- son.
 The past season at Morris Cove has been a very satisfactory one. There has been a better demand for cottages to rent than in any previous season. Several building Improvements at the Cove are projected for the coming win ter
 The channel improvements down the harbor are going forward satisfactorily The dredging company has deepened the main channel to a point just below lCrane's bar and the cut is steadily being continued up the harbor. From Black Point up the harbor to the point already dredged there have been two troublesome bars and the deepening Of the water will prove especially bene- ficiaI. A great deal of the material dug out is used in improving the oyster beds. Much of the material is gravel which is valuable as coating for oyster beds.
 The members of Hiram Camp divi- sion, s. of T., gave a supper last eve ming at the residence of Mrs. Perry on Wolcott street. There was also brief entertainment and sociable
 The Dayton Fire company is arrang- ing to hold ball in the old Union ar mOry.
 Perseverance council No. 33 will give a supper this evening at the residence of Mrs. Mabry, North Front street. It will be an old fashioned New England supper and large attedance is prom ised.
 This council will give another supper and entertainment in their hall next Tuesday evening.
 E. F. Culver, who has been buying apples up the Housatonic valley, re- ports the fruit scarce and with pros- pect of higher prices. He sold 140 bar rels in Boston for shipment to Eng land.
 Schooner Margaretha has arrived from Glen Cove with starch feed for R. G. Davis & Go.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-11
ENYER7 HIN M r NI'S.
Hyperion Theater. THE GEEZER.

Donnelly & Girard and their excel lent company opened a two nights en- gagement at the Hyperion last night before large audience, presenting the spectacular operetta, "The Geezer," in three acts.
 The story is by Joseph w. Herbert and the music by John Stromberg.
 The cast includes beside Messrs. Don- nelly and Girard, Mark Sullivan, Charles H. Prince, Mae Lowery, Nina Bertolini, Nettie Black and a good chorus.
 The first act includes the song, "Be a Perfect Lady" by Miss Lowery, and chorus, the song, Ma Cherie Amie," duet, by Kantaker and o Le Mosa Sam.
 The finale is of to the Shores Of America"
 In the second act a dancing speciality is introduced by the Misses Marshall, Nelson and Maynard, which was en- enthusiastically applauded
 The French doll portrayed by Miss Marshall and MT. Girard was a very Imaginable feature Their dancing was excellent
 MT. Donnelly sang the Passionate Goldfish" with chorus, while the kiss ing Song" sung by Miss Lowery and MT. Prince, with plenty of the title in termingled, brought forth a great deal of enthusiasm.
 DIXEY SATURDAY NIGHT.
 Next Saturday evening MT. Henry F. Dixey will welcome his old friends, which are numerous, and present to them his marvellous entertainment in magic. This extraordinary production, which fills two baggage cars and cost over S50,000, requiring the services of twenty-three people, will be presented upon a scale of magnificence never be- fore known. Five complete scenes of remarkable beauty are shown, and the vast arrays of sleight-of-hand feats, marvels and illusions, which are per formed in rapid sequence, are each and every one new and novel.
 The African lion used in ''LeOnii'' will be on exhibition on Saturday at the Beecher-Leonard cOmpany's store Chapel street, until D. m. The lion will be fed at p. m.
 Sale of seats now open. Regular prices.
 ALABAMA"
 Alabama" Augustus Thomas great and most successful play, will be pre- sented by an excellent company at the Hyperion theater next Monday, Novem- Der 15. MT. Thomas play is now ir the seventh year of it's success. Each year the play has made a deeper i'm pression on the people. He has helped the shouters of sectionalism on both sides of the Mason and Dixon line tc realize that there is a new south and 8 younger generation; that there is a new north and a younger generation; that they are all Americans. Sale of seats opens Friday. Regular prices.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-11
EMPLOYEs ORGANIZE.
First Informal Reception to be Given
 November 23.

First Informal Reception to be Given
 November 2S.
 Employees of Malley, Neely & Go. met Tuesday night and organized an ath- letic association called 'The Malley- Nicely Athletic Association" The asso- citation will arrange for games and ath- letic contests next season, including baseball and football games, bicycle races and other contests.
 A committee will visit other dry goods stores in the city for the purpose of get ting them to organize similar associa- tions to cooperate with their own.
 The following officers were elected: President, James Ainscoe; secretary and treasurer, Charles Sweeney.
 The first public appearance of the as- sociation will be made on Tuesday eve ming, November 23, when an informal reception will be given at Hoyt's danc- ing academy, 916 Chapel street. Music will be furnished by the Second regi- ment orchestra.
 The committee in charge is composed of c. D. Cass, J. Ainscse, c. P. Swee- ney, c. F, Mulvey W. P. Lincoln, l.. l.. Veil, M. Meaney and T. P. Crown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-11
Polls Wonderland Theater.

The grand triple feature at Poli's Wonderland theater has caused every one in town to talk about the brilliancy of the current show. Edmond Hayes and Miss Emily Lytton, the eminent travesty stars who head the bill come in for most enthusiastic appreciation at every performance, MT. Hayes imper- sonation of The Gladiator being a truly artistic bit of tragic acting. Dia- mas magnificent spectacular mirror dance is also an object of surpassing in terest, and it is being talked of all over town. Ward and Curran hold the high favor which they have always enjoyed in this city. Others on the bill are the Metropolitan Three, James Richmond Glenroy, MT. O'Rourke and Miss Bur nette, Mile, Churlita, and MT and Miss Graham.
 Next week the veriscope with the pie lures of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons con-