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simple, quiet fawn cloth. 1t has most
delicious Innings of pink, white and gold
check silk-a dainty little surprise when
q movement of the foot betrays the inner
edges. Fawn braid is used to ornament
the surface of this gown, and as this re-
peats exactly the cloth on which it rests it
gives an exceeding uniformity of tone. In
the frills that run down the bodice there
is most becoming note of turquoise blue.
The same effect obtains in the ieweled
buckle that clasps the ribbon at the waist.
Next in importance to the bride her
self comes the bridesmaid. Here is
hat which is specially fitted for her and
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they are to be raised upon pyre and,
with all due ceremony. incinerated.
But the most ancient, venerable and
lasting of the plugs is the black. This
distinguished badge is worn only during
the senior year, and few are the students
who will withhold from the town and
each other the fact which the wearing or
the embellishments implies. TO wit: that
he who is covered By a black crushed plug
is member of the graduating class.
The history of these hats has never been
written, and perhaps in college literature
they are unduly overlooked; but there are
about a thousand of them of various
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shapes and hues bobbing over the campus
to-day, and they are all things of the ut
most interest from whatever standpoint
they are approached. They have APP
peared in all COLLEGE games, romps and
rusheswhich have transpired since their in
PRODUCTION into their present service; their
status and the defined limits of their use
rests upon and is defended by not alone
the moral but the entire physical forcs OF
the student body and, over the faces of
tnelr respective owners, they have been
many times photographed and sent home
as Josh" to relatives and sweethearts,
oy whom the pictures have been laughed
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one which would be becoming to any
young, fresh face. Yet it is simplicity
Itself. 1t is one mass of accordion-pleated
Chiffon, the crown fastened in the center
with diamond ornament. This is tied
round the base with Tuscan-iinted ribbon
and has three white feathers at one
side. In materials for the gown
Itself the bridesmaid may find some
thing very enhancing in pin spot
bengaline. This silk. particularly in
cream color. has a very youthful charm.
Ondine is another silk quite in favor for
bridesmaids. and may be had in almost
any pale shade.
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Silk pettcoats lined with nuns yelling
are very satisfactory. as they last so much
longer than those which are unlined, be-
sides for summer wear it makes it possible
to dispense with the flannel skirt Lace
founces are most liked, but the white petit
coat has returned better cut and more
beautiful than ever, as it is now gored
with infinite care. its founce being shaped
on the principle of the cape. so that with
out fullness it falls into pleats. Some are
even having their cambric and muslin
petlicoats made in kits. These are said
to be lovely. but they have to go to the
cleaners instead of the laundress so are
not likely to become generally popular.
MARCELLA.
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Society salaams to the June bride, fetch
ing creature that she is. This year she IS
to be gowned in more charming mode
than ever. Here is wedding dres that
one of the most beautiful OF New York's
beautiful women is going to wear. The
contrast of texture is remarkable. The
bodice is skillfully draped with white
chiffon and slashed with cleaning satin,
while C ouds of chiffon form the sleeves.
Around the foot of the skirt runs a Gordon
OF orange blossoms. and at the back,
where it is evoluted into long train, q
huge bow of white satin ribbon charms
the eye.
So much for the gown in which the
young woman is to be married. That
would never do for the travelling dress, Of
course. Perhaps I ought to call it the
going-away gown-to be strictly English,
you know. However, for those of US who
still have old fashioned ideas a travelling
dress will do. This particular one is of
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over and admired; besides all this they
are severaIiy ladened with associations OF
college life which would come back upon
their onetime possessors in flood OF
memories should they ever again fall into
the hands of those who wore them through
those eliminating years of their university
course. JOHN E. BENNETT
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The tooth of mastodon in an almost
complete state of preservation bas.besn
unearthed. 1t weighed 141 pounds and
IL ounces, and measured 10 inches by 6
aud is pure ivory. y
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The stranger in Berkeley is repe at
edly perplexed by the appearance upon
the streets of fresh-looking young men at
tired in hablliments of the WE'LL do,
save alone that part OF their apparel
which adorns or protects the head. This
piece of gearing as it is worn by them ex-
cites in the spectator mingled sensations
of wonder and surprise which break away
in ripples OF smiles or an ebullition of
laughter. These queer coverings for the
head apparently belong 10 the genus plug.
but they are invariably so com pressed be-
tween the circular disk of a crown and
band as to suggest interior frame work OF
, a springlike mechanism, and one is moved
TO regard them as type of the chapeau
bras-those singular things which you
press together and hold with catch; you
release the catch and they jump out like
| jack in the box, to the CONSERVATION and
start of all present.
These young men are university stu
dents and the hats they wear are insignia
of their cult. They are not chapeau1 bras
and their crushing s not the work of the
| tile builder, out it is product of the slam
| and bang, of the cane whacks from be-
! hind and the foot kicks from before, which
/ invariably are dealt by way of initiation
to every new affair of the "cady" sort
which is borne in upon the cam pus. These
| hats express a defnite meaning. atteSting
like a system of military epaulets the uni
versity grade or rank of the owner.
| There are three styles of varsity" hats
noticeable. One is the black mortar
board, another the light demolished plug
and the third the black ditto. All and
| sundry of these mean several explicit
| things. When a young man becomes a
| freshman the unwritten code of college law
! prob bits his donninC any other than the
strictly civilian hat or cap. After, how
ever, he passes this twelvemonth of ordeal
and he attains to the rank of sophomore
! he may then decorate his sconse with a
mortarboard and Is entitled 10 the further
privilege of being permitted to carry
cane-a distinction the assum ptiou OF
which he is denied during the whole of
the prior period.
Another twelvemonth OF probation and
he passes 10 the estate OF juniorhood; he
is then eligible to attire his think tank"
IN span white tile. He can b Nv this
from the students cooperative store. and
ne generally does; for the shells of the
juniors OF the preceding year are unsuited
to survive and pass to the uses of their
class successors This inutility is not due
TO senlilty or advanced stage of decay or
demolition, but owing to the obIiteration
of all surface therefrom available for do.
corative purposes. Very early IN the
career OF the white tile its rotund exterior
and else becomes suffused with the most
enignatic designs. Primarily the general
college yell Is painted on it. That is n
stanza OF anapest-or other pest-verse
which runs like this:
| Hal ia hal
Ca iforn-ia.
u Perke-leF,
| Zlpi Boomi ali!
Besides this the junior sometimes gets
on his class yell-for each class has dis
tinct yell aside from the general coufeder.
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Hal bal hal
Ca iforn-ia.
u : Perke-le
Zlpi BoOmi ahi

Besides this the junior sometimes gets
on his class yell-for each class has a dis.
tinct yell aside from the general confeder.
ate hair-Iifter which once heard is rarely
forgotten; splitting the night air of
Berkeley it signifies the presence of that
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The Discovery of the Day.

Aug. J. Bosel, the leading druggist of Shreveport. La .says: "Dr. Kipgs $ New Discovery is the only thing that cures my cough. and it is the best seller that 1 have" J. F. Campbell, merchant of Stafford, AriZ.. writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is all that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is a sure cure for Consumption. Coughs and Colds. cannot say enough for its merits." pr. Kings New Discovery
 for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is not an experiment. It has been tried for a quarter of century, and today stands at the head. 1t never disap- points. Free trial bottles at John II. Tipton's Drug Store|
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Items of Local Interest.

The railroads are now advertising their holiday excursions.
 Jim Franks. the south side butcher, alter suspension of several days is again holding forth at the old stand.
 Dr. Oppenheimer, of Galveston, is glYlhg free show on our streets and drawing enormous crowds. Free show every day, every one invited.
 Judge Y. W. Norton was in Wynne Monday en pre iessional business re- iurniag Tuesday. somewhat iudlsposed He lptt again "Wednesday fer BalesVille to attend Federal eodYt now in session.
 Chas. Lignoski. representing the Franklin. Tennessee nurseries. is in lo"n with car load of trees. which he has entrepched alongside of this office. This IS prObably,the largest single ship meht of fruit trees ever brought into this county.
 Mrs E. NJ. Miller, of England, bet ter know to her many frieIids here as Mrs. k Nj. Harper, arrived in the city "Wednesday, and will spend several days in the county on business and visiting. She was a pleasant guest of .Nr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis "Wednesday l. 'ght, and caller at this office yester- da y. She IS enjoying splendid health an 1 IS as vivaciOus and interesting as usual. We were delighted to meet her again.
 The uometuilders of the Methodist church gave their Art Exhibition and EnteYtai lment at the residence of Mr. nd be h D1li night, in spite of the very indictment weather The clements have seemed to consplre against the success of this IaudabIe enterprise. and it was post posed some three or four times, hoping for more favorable conditions. and at last, though by no means failure, was greatly hindered ill a financial way by cold driZZing rain. Quite Il goodlv number of interested spectators and listeners gathered there on that night. The door receipts at l5c each amounted to &5.65, and nine of the beautiful collection of pictures was sold The program of music and reel tations was by no means of lesser in- terest. ant each number was greeted with the applause it deserved. There were fifty of the pictures, and by the advice of friends, and as d result of a consultation. it was determined to re- peat the program on last "Wednesday uight, and dispose of the remaining Il pictures At last the weather was favorable and the attendance quite sat istactory. The pictures ranged in price from p to 75 cents, and nearly all If the m were sold. The others may be i.'d ot Mrs. Alley. The Home builders art. to be congratulated upon their suc- cess. Mrs. Alley has been especially attivC in this work, and its success is largely due to her ihdomitable courage and energy.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
TruStee'S Sala

NOTICE Is hereby given that by and under ~ the provisions and power of sale con tained ln a certain Deed of Trust executed to me. as Trustee on the 12rh day of May 1Sy7 by Wash Love- unmarried. to secure a certain indebtedness therein mentioned and set forth 10 R. l.. Peltus, G. B. Pettus and w. II Ru. ford, composing the firm of Pettus Bros X Buford which said Trust Deed is recorded in the Recorders office of St. Francis county. Ark. in Book of Real and Personal TuIsi Deeds Record 30, page l32 detant having been made in inc payment of said debt SC. cured by said Trust Deed. | will, at the re. quest of said beneticaries. Pettus Bros. S Buiord, sell at public sale to The highest bidder Tor cash. in front of the Court honse in For rest City. Ark. between the hours of ten o'clock, a. m, and three o'clock. D. m. on
 TUESDAY. DECEMBER 2sth. 1897. the following described real estate. lying am being in St. Francis county, State of Arkan, sus. to-wit: The fractional northwest ouar. ter (n l.4l of Section Nineteen fl0l. Town. ship i've (1) North and Range Three til East. Containing enc hundred and sixty (lG0j acres Of land. more or less, and the following do scribed Personal Property. to.wit:
 1 Bay Mare Mule. l3 years old
 l Black Mare Mule. years old
 1 koan Horse Mnle. years old
 m Title believed 10 be good but l sell only as Trustee.
 E. A. ROLFE, Trustee. pec' H. ie9'' 12-2t
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Death of J. E. PiYtle.

TIE TINES learned several weeks ago that J l.. Pirte, formerly of ,his city, had gone to his reward. It has been eur intention to note the fact in these columns. and pay him a just tr;- bute, but circumstances have c1nsn,rfd to delay a fu'G'lment of that du,v and even now We are not able to print inst such remembrances of him as we wish. He was a noble. honorable young busi- ness man, who had warm place in the hearts of scores of friends in this city. and was justly popular, especially among tue young men and women who were his associates.
 The following reference to his un- timely death is taken from the Jncls- son (Tennessee) Whig:
 Mir. ] k. Pirtle. age % years. died at o'clock Friday night at the home of his uncle. W. C. prtle, at Toone. Deceased WAS a hookkeeper hy profes. sion. and resided in Texas for several years until last Christmas. He was an expert ac ,onniaut aud active in busi- ness when taken by the dread disease consnmptlon, which cansed his death
 lie was kindhearted. noble man and his death IS regretted. The inner al will take place this morning at 10 clock Interment in the family grave yard. Several Jackson friends and relatives wiil attend the funeral The Whig extends sympaty to the bereaved
 The Whig errs as to Mir. Pirtle's age He was 2S years old. A cousin, writ ing to friend in this city says:
 He was an invalid for year. but was confined to his bed only two weeks klie was patient, cheerful sufferer and | bore his pam alone and in silence seemed hopeful to the last. In talking to friend. he remarked that he was not long for this world, and did not care .how soon the end came, and asked if that was not d blessed thought. He IS lying by his mother. who dled when only two years older than he. of the same disease, He died September Sd 1897, at Toone, Tenn.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
For the Southeas stern States.

For the Midwirter Holiday Excur- sions to the Southeast, the St. Louis Iron Mountain X Southern Railway company, will. on December 2l and 22 1897, sell tickets to all points east of the Mississippi river, situated on ard south of a line drawn from Memphis via. Illinois Central (formery c. o X s. w. Ry.) to Central City, thence through Glasgow, Somerset, Ky, Bris- tol Tenn, and along the northerr state line of North Carolina to the Atlantic ocean; except that no tickets will he sold to Memphis, Tenn. ol New Orleans, La. or that will carry passengers through St. Louis or Cairo at one lowest limited first-class fare for the round trip, wIth final limit of thirty days from date of sale. F,l further information address or call on the nearest agent of the company.
 W. $. DURBoRow, Agent.
 Forrest City, Ark.
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:" "ew Companlon Every We ek.

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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
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contain all the stOries- special articles. and other reading already provided for Com paniOn readers during 1898.
 Among the eminent writers for the new volume whose contributions are already in hand are Mir. Gladstone. Lord Dufferin, Speaker Reed. the Duke of Argyll. Sena- tor Hoar, Senator Lodge, Justin Mccarthy, Professor Shaler. John Burroughs, Percl- val Lowell, Rudyard KipIing, w. D. Howeils, Mary E. Wilkins, Captain MahaD and Lieutenant reary.
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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
EuCklen'S ArniCa SaIve

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores. Tetler, Chapped Hands, ChIlbl&ins, Corns. and all Skin Erup- tlons. and positively cures Piles. or no pay required. It.. is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Price D cents, per box. For sale by John H. Tipton. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

scribers will receive free beautiful god embossed calendar. printed in twelve CO., ors. It is one of the chest and cOstliest calendars ever prnteds Those who sub scribe now will receive the Companion every week fIon ibe time the subscription Is received until January. 1899. A hand some illustrated announce mpnt of tue Companion's contents for 1898 will be sent free to any one addressing
 The Youths Companion,
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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Everybody Says So,

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won- Gerful medical discovery of the age, pleas- ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try box of C. c. c. to-day; 10, 9, 50 cents Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Fall and Winter Styles.

Send two cent stamp for new ec ition of Fashion Book. Beautifully illustrated in eo'ors. Contains a complete fist of the latest styles in Ladies' Dress Patterns. Address, Prickly Ash Ditters Co.
 St Lonis. Mo.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
No Cure-NO Pav.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and Malaria. It is simply Iron and Qunine m a tasteless from. Children love 1T. Adults pre- fer il 10 bitter. nauseating Ponies. Price. 5Oc. For sale by j. H. Dnnavant & Co. 3S-Gm
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25e. ] II. Dunavant & Co.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-13
Mr.. johnson of North Dakota
Would EXterminate Our
Seal Herd.
1t Has Proven an Expense and a
Menace to the Peace of
Nations.
Democrats in Congress Outline
a Policy.--Free Homestead
Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Representa.
tive Johnson of North Dakota is prepar-
ing a bill providing for the complete
determination of the seal herd of the
Boring sea. 1t is on the line of the bill
proposed last year by Mr.. Dingley, but
is much more brief and makes the ex-
termination unconditional, whereas
Mr.. Dingley's measure provided for the
determination as an alternative if pela.
gic sealing was not stopped.
Mr.. johnson says the recent Boring
sea negotiations have further demon.
strated the impossibility of stopping
seal poaching. The seals are yielding
the government nothing, he says, las
the exclusive privilege of taking seals,
granted by the government, has yielded
only a few thousand dollars since 1890.
In the meantime, Mr.. johnson points
out, the government has spent hun.
dreds of thousands of dollars in com.
missions and in maintaining a patrol Of
ships in Behr.ng sea. He says it has
been amply demonstrated that the seals
are a worthless asset, and that their ex.
termination will be in the interest Of
peace among nations and of economy
tor the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-13
HARRIS-MERRITT LITIGATION.

Former Ordered to Assign Title to Ger
tain Stock to the Latter.
DULUTH, Dec. l3.-The sensational
litigation between the Merritts and
their attorneys, Colonel A. A. and
Henry E. Harris came to an end when
an order for the HAIRLESS to show cause
why they should not be prosecuted for
contempt of court was dismissed.
The Merritts sued the Harrises for
some Security Exploration Company's
stock, which they claimed they had put
in the HAIRLESS hands for safe keeping.
The Harrises claimed the stock was
given to them for their own use. The
jury brought in a verdict in favor of
the Merritts and the Harrises were or.
dered to turn over the stock. They
were unable to do this, as it had been
put up as collateral on loans. After
argument by the attorneys on both
sides, Judge Moer ordered the defend.
ants to assign their right and title to
the stock to the Merritts and dismissed
the case. The HAIRLESS friends claim
John D. Rockefeller is behind the Mer-
ritts in the litigation and that it is be.
ing done to prosecute them and drive
them out of town.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-13
FREE HOMESTEAD BILL.

House ! ublic Lands Committee Does Not
Favor the Senate Measure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-The house
committee on public lands organized
during the day and took some pre-
liminary steps toward the consideration
Of some Of the more important land
legislation proposed for this session.
The free homestead bill, which passed
the senate at the last session, will be
taken up and acted on. AS it passed
the senate it would cost the govern.
ment, it was estimated, $15,00O,00 or
upwards. The committee does not
favor the senate measure, and if re.
ported to the house it will be essentially
modified. Alaska is another subject
that is expected to figure extensively in
the house.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-13
Minnesota Educational Association.

ST. PAUL, Dec. lathe programme
of the annual meeting of the Minnesota
Educational association, which will be
in session in St. Paul Dec. rs, 20 and
80, has just been completed and it will
be ready for general distribution
shortly. The general meetings will be
held in the audience room of the Gen.
trail Presbyterian church and will begin
each day at $3.50 o'clock. Besides the
general meetings there will be meetings
Of the various sections in the afternoons
and evenings.