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The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
WlDENER TIMES.

The weather is hot aud the earth ia a,, cotton looks we'll and is still growing. h June for good crop is an old sayi,g aal 2. erally true one. The farmers are go's spirits and at work
 Tine late planting of cotton has r,, come up and the talk is big potato eroD the bottom and if the late season suit. ina. will bc a good corn crop. Representative r. W. DeRossitt moas 4. ing visit home last week and returned to h. capital on Sunday, by way Of tue tre,s, train. ,r
 Tom East, of Blackfish, was ir our elty s, Tuesday. He says he is slowly improving
 Dr. Eyns was called to see Emmett ys. lory's family last Friday night and did hot rt turn until Monday. All kinds of rumon ss out about what was the matter W th inc dOs tor. His brother came over frum Mailsa and borrowed one of James McCutehes, horses from the blow and started to find hn The doctor proved to be all right.
 By the way. what is the matter with eg free ferry at Madison. A number of wagos started to Forrest City. Monday. and foas. the rope down and Major Cook. of the Cox hotel, Of your city. in charge and wiih lh help Of Mir. COGmau and Thomas Clark, of la bottom and l.. II. McGuaee, Of the hills. ga every thing lighted after hard work asi started on their way rejoicing
 understand that Mir. Colfman had the bOai .c 'aned of water and procured lumber saa re aired the boat and now claims that he' cunning a first-class ferry boat. What's ls' matter, Judge Cowan. can't you get a man t' run the boat as did Uncle Pete Coyinglon aaa make the bottom people happy once mo'e- especially one of our widowers who has ogs' ness in Forrest City very often, not win th' merchants but with--wel will not say xha had liked to have forgotton, how did Iaa Mir Editor, and MT. Games and our ifei' Mir. Baxter. make out to get your nsh hon' Saturday, Come again. but do not 70 Keathley lake. but to Fishing or Bdrnt oans Three cheers for the Leye' Bonds, Il b'" Brarden is against them.
 SWAMP ANGLE
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
Eoird of Health.

Now that new board of health has been chosen we aIe led to hope for something. We have longed to see something done with less talk and red tape.
 We venture to give the board some points in a small way, none, however, but what can be improved upon.
 What would tickle our fancy would be to see a general cleaning up of the town; remove everything from the streets and alleys. ranging from d card board box to tree top: require all the business houses to sweep their trash out the back way. burn and cart it off; force each owner of a sewer or closet to provide a liberal quantity of lirne for disenfecting purposes, and when they are not able to provide the lime let the city furnish it.
 We would like to see the space be- t veen the hills d ground of all houses boxed up to prevent hogs from bedding under them. We would hail the day with joy when the sides of all the streets and open spaces ale sodded in Bermuda grass. serving the double purpose of stopping unsightly washes and affOrding rest tG the optics.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Gen. Forrest Lodge No. :ei Knights of f,thias. Meets every Mouda, night at Castle ilHh. Snl Lewis. C. C.;J NJ. Brown. k of l.. sud s. Visiting knights a.waNs welcomed.
 Fcrren city Lodge No Ss5. Knights and i.sdte> ot Honor. Meets eVcr, 2d and 4th Fri ,aA ntght in cach month. Mss NJ. l.. Mos ley. rotectress: Mrs. Nj. N. Lard, Secretary.
 >l Francis Lodge No 492 Knights Of Honor. Meets eyerV lst and 3d FfidnA nights in each month. ] T fOndren, Dictator; Jno. I. Jones. Reporter
 Forrest City Lodge. No. l9S. F. X A. NJ. Meets every 1st and ad Tuesday night in each n nth. Il. P. Doole.', W M. F, T. Raiford secre- tarA.
 Forrest City Chapter No. Ge R. A. NJ. Meets | Inesday in each month. W. H. Paslay. High Priest; Jno A Tiptnn. Secretary.
 Anello Commandery. No II. KIT. Meet $ fth Wednesday night in each month E. A. hcCuiIoch, E. C.; F. Turkey. Recorder
 \. E. Forrest Encampmpnt Ex.Confeder. ates. Meets lst Saturday in each month J lI. sanders Commander; L. LandvoigI, Adiu- saut.
 Wo0dmen of the World. Furrost Camp 9a j . ' Brady. C. C.; A D Bov. Clerk Meets lst Thursday night in each mouth.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
Duty of the Assessor and the Count Y
 Finances.

What is wrong with the system of fnar- c ceripy as pracliced by the county courtf An examination Of the public records shows that there is q rigid economy in the expenditure of the county revenue, yet the county is con ton is the highest permitted by law yet the revenue is not sufficient to pay the expenses of the courts. keeping prisoners in jail and keeping and caring for the indigent. How can we have bridges built and repaired. fer ries run, records kept up, a respectable court house built, new and better Ioads made with out pling the debt up higher and higher?
 How can we change the present insolvent condition of the county to solveucy! There is but one answer to these queries, as there is but one remedy for the evil. Increase the revenue of the county and let there be no more deficiencies. . .Countywargants win then be al par, and when services are performed for the county reasonable charges only will be asked But how can this le done wben the highest rate of taxation is now ieiiedr Yes. but you have never seen as low an as. sessment of the property. This Is thc year 10 assess real estate. Let The assessor do his duty for once, forgetting that there is tn be an election in IS.S. II the property of this county was properly assessed at its true value there wou,d be surplus after paying all eS- penScs of Bot less than ten thousand dollars. lt takes strong mqn to do good for the neo- pie in spite of themselves. Is our assessor strong enough tO Gisregard the complains and threats Of the miserly. II SD we shali see him and bless him in ;he dawn 0r piospcr Y that will follow TAX PAYER.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
Croqnet Sets at the Newsstand.

Croquet Sets at the Newsstand
 One hundred and iifty-four electric lights have been turned ou in the city this week.
 Hon. R. J. Williams returned from a trip 10 Memphis. connected with the Leyee Board matters, yesterday.
 A portion of the electric lights were turned on this week. and next week will witness the completion of the en- tire system.
 Nut and Fruit Waters. Fairy Lunch, Jelly and Maple Creams, Almond MacarCons. Almond Slices just received fresh at German
 Commencing with June 25,h. and until further notice. the Iron Noun tain sOuthb0und train will wait at Wynne for the 10 G'ciock train frOn4 Memphis, for the accommodation of passengers returning from Nashville. The train north will run as per schedule.
 Hon. James Iiasley spent last night in the city with hiS family and left this ilIbllIlllR lti Iti | CiHtlIi diltl btlifI points in !he western portion of the state ihe distinguished gentleman IS engaged in writing up the various towns and cities in the state. in he in. terest of the Arkansas Gazette. He stated to a reporter that he was saving the best for the last and would give it to Forrest Guy.
 TIE TINES was presented with eight Irish potatoes this morning collectively weighing six pounds. or three fourth pounds average. They were grown by Mir, J. <. Thomas. 0n the Graham place. fou- mles southeast If the city :. The yield of the area harvested is not known, but is of unusually fine specl- mems. MT. F. A, Cutfman has pur- chased the entire crop for seed pur- poses. to bp planted in the Widrner neighb"rhood in the St. Francis bot | tom.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
cI.URCnEs AND SABBATH SCHOOLS

Ncthofis. Episcopal Church. S"'ith-key. J. |. Jernigan pastor. Services ev,' ' sunday at II d. nt. and :i5 p. m Prayer ttreting every Thursday night at z Ia clock. S pbath school every sunday morning nt 10 clock. c. B. Mallory. superintendent. The public is cor ttlailV invited. Ladies Aid Socct, meets every Tuesday afternoon Ht ; o'clock at the parson- W1c. Epworth League meets every Tuesday night st 1;4j T. m, J. F.. Wynnc pres ident.
 Prrshyterian Church-Sabhath school every rndHN morning at 9;Ju F.. T. Gray. Sup ertntendent. The public IS cordially invited. = ''Nice> every second and toui, h Sunday in turh month
 Baptist Church-Eld. ]. B. Perminter pastor services every Sunday al Il a m and | 00 D. PrsNer meeting every "Wednesday night at : :t1 o'clock. sabbath School every sunday moralng at o::0 o'clock. J. B. sanders, supt. The public will he cordially welcomed. liay.isi Youn. Peoples Cht stian Union meets Q, cry Monday night at e.J9 o'clock. . Nj PTcwett. president.
 Church Cf the Good Shpphe.d Protestant Episcopal .l Edward l.. Ocilhy, rector. Regu- lar s"rVlces S', Ond and Fourth sundays of zach mun'h. Al' rning prayer H;;d sermon at li c!uek Evening pIavera and sermon a : :4j o'clock. sunday eVIuoi every sunday morn ing at ;,D Mr. Ellis Hurley. superintendent Ali seats free. cordial iuVIiation to ihe >"rNlcfs IS extended to the puhlic. Children welcomed tO the sunday School.
 Catholic Church-.l A. McQuaid. pastor NerNt'os on thc first sunday uI each mouth. yU Mass nt l0a. ln,; catcchis m. 2::0 D. m tNeuiug devOtion at t. Seats free at any ot the services.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
The Levee Bond issue.

During the session of the late legislature the St. Francis Basin Levco Board asked the privilege of issuing S500,000 in bonds, from the sale of which they proposed 10 complete the hnc of levee on the Mississippi river front to the mouth of St. Francis river, it's first objec- tive point.
 Some opposition to thi, proposi- ton sprans up, and it was agreed between the opposing parties to leave the matter of issuing the bonds to the vote of tho land hold CTS in the submerged district. The date of tho election for this pur. pose will most likely be decided at tho meeting of the Levee Board, which will be on the 9th day of July.
 We arc frequently called upon to express our opinion on the matter as to its fcas bility or faflaey.
 The solution of this question, like many others. needs compaii. son from which to draw conclu- sions. In our mind, it is easier to levee a stream near it's source than at distance bel ,w, elevations be- irg equal. It is clear to our mind that if one section, or more, of the Mississippi river can be benefited by levecs, that another section, and nearer tac hcadwatcrs, would also receive the protection.
 The St. Francis basin has always been dumping ground for the sur plus waters of the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers, yet engineers tell us that the grade level, compared to that of the low CT portion of the valley, is several feet above the latter named sec. tions. Hence we see no reason why this section of levcc cannot be as easily and as effectively con- structed as those in other sections. Opponents of the bond issue claim that the levee scheme is failure. This is easy to say, but hard to es- tablish. Observation and cxpe- rience has long since taught us 10 the contrary. The writer of this article has been familiar with the section of bottom country between Helena and Memphis, on both sides of the Mississippi river. For some thirty-fve years he has intimately observed the turn of this sections fortune, as affected by overhows. During levce construction on the Mississippi side, and up 10 the SOS, NC tOuiQ IicdI iiiS Suilc lnui lnuflD3 as is now heard among few of our people. Still the landowners paid heavy levec taxes, and m some in- stances the State gave thom d help ing hand, as did also the National Government. just as our section is now being treated.
 Up to 1880, the lands on tho Ms Sissippi side were worth about the same as our basin lands are now worth-50 cents to S2.50 per acre, wild land. Since that perlod their levee system has practically been perfected, even the recent overflow only created one break in the line from Helena 10 within few miles Of Memphis, distance of some sixty miles. The levee in that sec
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

hSA CtOlOIO stdNcu lO SJ auu SlU per acre, at which price 1t is sell ing now.
 It was the incentive which in spired the confidence of large railroad corporation in running its line parallel with the levee from Memphis to New Orleans; we mean by this, the wh ole lovee system is responsible for the Valley road. Improved farms in that section are held at S25 to s100 per acre. What wonderful power has wrought this magic change? The leveo. and nothing else.
 This is our argument in favor of levees, experience and observa- ton; comparison between sections protected and unprotected. Dur ing the last flood St. Francis county was damaged SIS, 800 in the loss of crops, stock, timber, fences, etc i, very nearly half enough to pay the annual interest on the bonds re- quired to protect the whole district, and yet she suffered less than any county in the district. Witt good levieS above and below us, the St. Francis basin is in a sack securely tied and tagged 10 hold the excess of water off our lower neighbors, and who arc enjoying our klnd consideration and stupidity.
 If levecs are failure, why have not the Mississippi people found it out before nov and ceased useless expenditure of money.
 We subjoin q statement from the deputy clerk of Tunica county, Mss, showing the taxes and for what purpose levied in that county. l Let the landowners in the St. Fran CHS basin read it carefully, and ask 1 themselves the question, why these people tax themselves so heavily if the levec is failure. The 17 J mills on the valuation of S2 per acre, what our lands are now ! assessed at, amounts to tax of , |! cents per acre; add thls to the 5 cent tax stated in tine statement, and the total tax is 8! cents. Con- trast this with the tax of f cenls per acre pald by the people iii the St. Francis basin.
 The taxes assessed in Tunica county, Miss, for the year 1897 are as follows:
 State tax 64 mills, county tax ' mills, leyee tax IT. mills and 5 cents additional per acre; levce tax on merchants, 50 per cent of State privilege tax. Value their lands at S10. their tax would be IS cents per acre.
 Some persons clam that the gov ernment should build the levee at it's expense. This is q question too foreign to contemplate just now, but in our judgment the govern ment will do it's part. Faith, per- severance and patience are the ne- cessary adjuncts in the culmlnation of any large enterprise, this ono not excepted. If mistakes have been made, experience will remedy them. Any class of misfortune should rot condemn the levec sys- tenn; individuals fail and recuperate. If that favored land is saved from ordinary waters, it will be sue cess. Bo true to your interests and vote for the bonds.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
Buckien's Arnlca Salve.

The best salye in the world for Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum Fever Sores. Tetter Chapped Hands. Chilblains. C0rns. and all Skin Erup- tions. and positively cures Piles. ar no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Price D cents per box. For sale by John II. Tipton. druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

ton breatkes in typhoid or diphtheretic germs and down he goes
 The best health-insurance man can have is Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It acts directly on the stomach and liver. It gives the blood-inaking organs power to make healthy blood. It clarifies the blood from all impurities, and builds up the healthy flesh muscular power and nerve energy. which fortifies you against disease.
 His life long success in the treatment of chronic diseases has given Dr. Pierces medicines a worldwide reputation. His Pleasant Pellets " cure constipation
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
EyeTyhOdy Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of the age, peas ant and req eslnng to the taste, net gently and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels, cleansing thH entire system, diSpel colds, cure headache. fever. hahitual constipation aud biliousnass. Please buy and try q box of C. C. c. to- day; l0, D. 20 cents. Sold and guaranteed tC cure by al! druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

Hon. F. W. DeRossitt returned ifOn his legislative duties at Little hcA' Wednesday. We are pleased te sa', that Mir. DeRossitt has the tohoI ~ representing the most favored couui in Eastern Arkansas and helped weI' tablish the superiority, from an ll''' lectaal standpoint, of the reptesrns. tives from this part Of the sla'r u'., '., those of other parts. MT. Dshoss'' s"s returns to his constituents ea prMt' < their respect and confidence w'lcn z these days are complimentary eAp' Ai niS
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
Deafness Cannot be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of tn ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed you have a rumbiing sound or imperfect hearing and when It is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be.taken ont and this tube restored to it's normal condition. hearing will be de. stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inilaned condition of the mucous sur faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by cat4rrh that cannot be cured by llaIl's Catarrh Cure. Send for circular free.
 F.J. CHENEY k Co. Toledo, 0.
 Is Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

De-'. To5-cco Gpis cad Smoke Tour LiGo Away.
 If yo9 w:lt to qu!t tobacco using easily ull uf hcsg uic aud vigur, take No-IO-Bac, tho wonder 'Oriicr, that makes Wea., men strong. El.ny gain ten pounds in ten days
 Over 40a,W0 cufCSi. Buy No-To- Blc of your druggist, lHdcr guarantee to cure, 50c or Sl.co Bo1lzsot and sample mailed free. 8d. Sterling Remedy Co.,, Chicago or New York.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
FORREST CITY pOs.oFFlCE.

oi,en from a. m 70 : D. in- except sunday sli'en sunday from II a. n. tp i2 m. Mails close n1lt an hour before train -t.hedule. except righi mail west aad mornir; mail east, which close at D. m. .Siar Route Mail for Cooper and Newcastle Ark. depart at 2 pm. oi, ruesdays. Thgrsaays Gsd Saturdays.
 R. T. SCOTT. Postmaster
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
STATE OFFICER.
lrners DE arpREnr corIr.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS

Juage First Judicial District. III. N. Hutton
 Address. Marianna. Ark. pro.eeatirx Attorney. y...........Jno T. Hicks
 Address, Searcy. Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
TOWNSHIP OFFIC ERS,
Magistrates Madison Township.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS. Town of Forrest City.

A t.iernen-,las. Russell J. n. iSaugh. T. C. Fohre. ! F.. stone. x B, Nelson. B,ari of Hralth--Dr. J. F. stone. Dr. c. C. White, F. T. Gray, Ed. Landvo'gt.
 Council meets on First and Third Tuesday nights in each m onth.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
COUNTY OFFICERS.

St Francis County Circuit Court meets on the second Monday III March and September uf eat h year. and cont three weeks.
 County Court meets on First Monday in Jan uary, April, Jul, and October of each year. (. al..~ saiDst the county must be filed on ot before the first day oi each term.
 rrt late Court mneis on lhird Monday in Jaruary. April. July and Octn,,er ot each year.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
FRIDAY AFTERNooS,JC:;E IS lSo'

NOTE.-The officers of secret societies. pas tors of churches agents of raiir tds. or otsers Interested. are requested and ur2ed to keep us advised If any changes occurring, so that tkis col. m may he reliable ai ot value to thetr respective interests. Tkis directory IS corrected 10 da.e of paper, a.,,i nay be de pended upon.-ED.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

Guardian's Notice CT n hls NOTICE is hereby gwen ips, U sad tfal .'',sl K
 " havimg filed his seeohu Pipkin ~ rient as guardian ot tlsil,,..is lsl eounFA. ~ j rrpsin %iii anpis to .aid court ai iis q ea as q. J.,, M t..rn,, IS!r. for leave 10 l,,n, ill@et ,.. uc1t of his guardianship asSss1,TI' Gnara'a '''''' VI G. E. DANIEL
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The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

Guardians Notice or .c Kiti NOTICE is hereby given tna, and final seilss.,
 N having filed his seven ,v Kirby in X % probsae m Court of St. sr Francis eea@ ;,s next
 ansas '9 viii apph to said court ai nste aaa @ lur July term, Isa', tor leave i,comnt ,o nl .
 1ement of,his gualaiiansh,.ipI IPey sa1'"Ga "Gaariai June t1. llge.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

GuardIan's Notice or vsla5 NOTICE is hereby given iha. .nal saetientsI SC
 " having filed his thlrd gnI Iv 1i1i Mailnry. mi'- as guardian of Bessie ana ; ,,. "ErancIs coai8l %rantas Grs ia tSe praSse sa Guardian viii apply @ E eonrtat @ it's next regular July lef'n' bis gaaris' leave t,, make final settement,e9 ,ev q, "'t,,sardsf ship account L'
 June r., 1897.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18
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Guasdian' Notice oi ~ N Bns' NOTICE Is hereby giyen 'na'a ua final s'lls ~ having filed hls eiRntih pGinkiii in te meut as guardian oi Alpei .oamnty. Arsa. win apply to the said court st asI aIe ansl :e' .Iuly terin. is9i. for leave to mat mat me1t of lis guardianship acconNH s,,s N Gnsriii'
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The Forrest City times., 1897-06-18

s9 Sold by druggists, 75c.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-01

vision Racing Board; James G. Tatiersahu 3ecre-
tary-treasurer New-JerseY Division. l.. A w
Stdrter-A II. PECK. secretnry-treasurer Massi-
chusetts Division L. A W
Umpires-Frank Dietrich. West End WheeineI
Wiikesbarre Penn; a u. Knapp Niii''nsPo''
PENN Wheel Club.
Clerk OF Course-Harvsy ther: QUAKER ,ry ny
Wheelmen. Assistant-Frank A. Tucket, Liz
Wheelmen: j. +. Neil. Pennsylvana Bcycle ..' NiuD'
George F. Kast Fountain Ferry Track AsSocl'''''
Louisville. XIV
Announcer-H. Walter Schlichter. OF Phhadeiiii'i'
II is highly probable that the big croWds III
attendance at the National championships at
Willow Grove on August :; and : will see some
track State National-perhaps worlds-records
broken The Race Meet Committee, having re-
ceived numerous applications from well-knowh
flyers for the privilege 0f going for EXISTING
records at various distances. has decided To add
n limited number Of time trials 10 the pro-
eramme Just where these attempts VIII be IN
serted in the programme has not yet been
definitely decided but with the combination OF
the fastest track in the world and the assistance
Of the best pacemakers obtainable. ii stands 10
reason that some existing figures will go to the
credit Of the fast riders who will make the al
tempts
The Transportation Committee or the No",
nectcut Division Of the l.. 4. w. has designated
the Central Railroad of New-Jersey as the Of
fcal route If the Nutmeg state "heeIfnen 10
New-York tribune., 1897-08-01
cTPTOTS SUPERSTITION.

From The Philadelphia Recori-
Marin. insuranc, UuderWrit"r@ al"ays hght I1Y
Of vessels who's. names md I'm "A. THIS mas De
come especially tru' since the total los; WIN AT
on hoard Of tn steamer lily OF fhiad. lpni,,.
about q var ago. tn. city Of Pniade.Lhia ~
N..vv-YorL Francisco and went down with
Nh. rnal "a" Il, looked upon pretty generally A. =
hoodoo TIE most serious wrecks oi an" last year
have been OF ve<sc,s carrying The hoodoo letter.
Oro day the telegraph announced that the British
shin Andro-a from san Francisco - Liverpool.
vs - with V,rv vulua blc cargo. Tn" next day
wori wa~ received that tho orenlla. bound from
Victoria for ftv. .rpOol. mad been swrpt by heavy
seas and badly damaged. Her mate ana one sailor
w.re drowned.
The Wlre- told on the same day OF the total loss
Ct ,hn british shin NIiantd ana IN" drowning oi
her master near Fre, mantle. and few days later
no paner- gavo taP or tnr loss ~ the steamer
Wailala and Z tho Bleaching OF thr Dora. During
the .-t Two Or three years IN most serious "rech,
with the ho1loo letter Reside ne WICK Of the
titv OF Philadelphia. The wreck Of the Tnlima was
thc most horrsying OF all. Then came the oss
OF tie steamer Columbia. and few weeks later
she messenger steamer rndtlIh ran ashore ana
NARROWLY raped destruction.