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The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Collectors Notice,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I'll P 1S undersigned Sheriff and EX-offeio Col. lector of the Revenue of St Francis couttv. State of Arkansas. will attend in person or hy deputy at the following tunes and places. for the purpose of collecting the state and county revenue of said county for the year fs9G to-wit: Blackfsh Township. at Ashworth's Sure Saturday. Jan 2. 1897
 LAnguille Township. at Ells's Gin, Men. day. January l. lS97. Goodwin Township. at Egypt School House Tuesday. January s, 1897. ,Wheatley Township. at Wheatley, Ark. Wednesday. January 6, 1897.
 6oodwln Township. al Goodwin, Ark Thursday. January7, 1897.
 Prairie Township, at Palestine, Ark. Fri. day, January s. IS91. Griggs Township. at Widener Arl Sa,,,r day. January Q. 1897 'N' Teico Township, at Colt Ark No,a,r January II. 1897. -'0"' . TellcO Township, at Caldwell Ark Tras day, January l2. 1897. Franks Township at Bonair. Ark wadnas. day, January l3, lS97 Johnson Township. at Rorton's Store Thursday, January II, 1897.
 Madison Township, at Madison, Ark. Fri. day, January l5, 1897 A'' Madison Township at Forrest City from, January l6, 10 April 10. 1897.
 All persons are requested to bring their last year tax receipts when they come 10 nav taxes, that mistakes may be avoided. '~'
 w. E. WILLIAMS,
 Sheriff and Collector of
 December {, 1sQ6
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Wine of Cardul for Weak Wome

Women who are weak have only themselves 10 blame. Wine of Cardui will relieve them, but nobody can make them take it.
 But why should any woman suffer when there IS no need for it? Why should she endure the misery that ac- companies irregular monthly periods. Why should the life-sapping drains go on when there is sure way to stop them ?
 McElree's Wine of Cardui will cure any disease that comes under the head of female troubles" It makes women beautiful by making them well. It keeps them we'll by keeping them young. It is sold at all drugstores at Sl.OO per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Notice of Application for Order to
 Sell Land.

N CE IS hereby given, that will, as --& nnistrator of the estate of George IhaIH eased. apply to the Probate court or st. lcis county, Arkansas. st the April term. Isa,. for an e0rder to sell the follow ing lauds belonging 10 snid estate. in St tranci5 county. Arkansas. for the purpose of paying the debts against said estate. to-wit:
 The 0ne-siXth interest in the fractional southwest tl-5 fri sw), section twenty-one (sec 2D. township four t4) north. range four (4) east containing fifteen and one-half U5Ll acres more or less. J. R. BROWN,
 Administrator of George Tharp. deceased Forrest City, Arkansas, Feb. %, 1877. 25
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

An engine that will whirl heavy trains along at the astonishing speed of 100 miles an hour, with a simplification of mechanism and a vast saving of fuel, is the dream which John II. Darraugh, n. poor mechanic of Oakland, Cal, believes $ about to be realized.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

There are more people claiming citizenship in the B. I. T. than are now acknowledged by the Five Tribes. Nearly 5000 have ap- pcaled from the recent decisions of the Dawes commission.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

Among the twenty-three dele. gates appointed by the governor to represent Arkansas at the Cotton Growers convention, at Memphis. March 10, Captain James Russell Is selected 10 represent this section Of the state. A better selection could not have been made.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Road Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE AN undersigned citizens of Johnson town. ship will apply on the first day of the April term lse', Of the County Court of St Francis county, 10 have Road District No. s. in said township as follows
 Begin at Little Crow creek. where Road District Nos crosses same, thence south on Madison Road 10 township line
 J. E. SAfTERFIELD.
 and others,
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

: "A movement is on foot 10 de- Rrease the acreage of cotton," is bong put in print by nearly every 'eouairy paper in the south. In
 this part of the country that move 'ment has been on foot so long that
 Il has walked out of the state.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

1.-The Searcy Beacon says there are many families in White county who arc living on turnips alone Pass the secret down this way, brother.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

The new infantry drill regula- tons for the United States army, and the national guard will be pub lished in a few weeks. Several important charges will be made in the drill.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
WHERE ARE I'VE .AT.
he Editor of HE TIMES :

AO tllc Gullui LII l HE LIME
 In your issue of February, you give a grand description of St. Francis county, and the descrip. tion pictures the same to be so near perfect that 1 will not attempt to add anything to it. Your ob- ject in writing the article is clear enough-to induce immigration.
 Now you will please tell the farmers how immigration would help them.
 How will immigration reduce the cotton acreage, or the cotton crop.
 How will an increase of all the products that are raised in this county increase the price of same
 How will competition in any one thing tho farmers raise that you may name enhance the value of the same.
 seek information, and I am not willing to believe that you have forgotten the golden rule-"that as others shall do unto you, do you even so uuto them" Now as far as the unimproved lands are concerned, if you would visit the homes of the farmers of this coun- ty, and see the number of children they have (mostlv boys and girls) you would be convinced that the day was close at hand when it will be under cultivation.
 If you put immigrants on this land what will our children do for homes when they marry and wish to settle down close to their pa rents. 1 must think you are too good q democrat to favor anything that would benefit the few and be detrimental to the majority.
 T "W."
 We are pleased to hear from "W." and if his views, as expressed Tn the above communication are reflection of the sentiments of his farmer friends, we are pleased to know where we are tat"
 In answer 10 "W's" first inquiry we will say that everything per taining to the existence and de. velopment of the great state of Arkansas had beginning. What would the state have been now, if never an immigrant had put foot on her soil? To his second interoga- tion, we feel confident in making the assertion, that by the intro- duction of an element in whom the culture of cotton is blank page, that it is not natural to infer that the new conner would discard the methods he had been bred to fol- low-thls is the object which is needed. To the third question, which touches the 7itals of all, we will first remind our esteemed cor respondent, that cotton figures as a principle product, the increased production of which the TIMES has not encouraged, but upon the con- trary has sought to discourage to the extent of making it a surplus crop. All other crops, raised by the St. Francis county farmers, could be increased in value by merging the product into other productions; for instance, farm. CT has surplus of corn; if the present selling price (35 cents per bushel) is not satisfactory, he en- joys the privilege ofincreasing the value ofhis bushel of corn by feed- ing it to live stock, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc, the most profitable Of
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Warning Order.
Warning Order

In the Circuit Court of St. Francis County. State of Arkansas March Term ls07 ny P. L. Lewis, Pt'n.)
 vs vs Warming Order. Katie Lewis delft. appear in this Court within thirty dnys and answer the complaint of the plaintiT' D. L. Lewis. C. R. MAITORV cta.iH By T. c. MERwIN, D. c. February X lSor " " h'
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
The Way Is Plaln,

To gain your wasted strength and ener- gy is to try one bottle of Browns Iron Tonic, which is made with groat care and will please anyone. ]. II. Tipton.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Warning Order.
In St. Francis Circuit Court.
 March Term 1897
Warning Order.

March Term, 1897. The Anglo-Amereanl Mortgage and Agen- O., pitffs, Warning Order
 ys. J, s. R. Cowan, ct als deft's
 Tae defendant, s. c. Bull is warned to an. pear in this Court withinsthirty days. and answer the complaint of the plaintin. the Anglo-Ameriesn hoEtsage and Agency Com. pany F is@s.s By T. c, MERwIN. D. c. Jan go. 1897,
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

TO, For cheap so-called Iron Bitters or Tonics. hey are only to deceive; but get Brown's $ iron Tonic, the only True Iron Tonic, which has cured thousands and will cure you. J. II. Tipton.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

The bll! to regulate express companies was reported adversely on by the senate railroad commit tec, by . vote of three 10 two.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

of a practical e,lu- cation at the Little Rock Commercial College is only Sl50 which pays for tui- tion, books. station cry, board and washing. This is for the CONNER CAL COURSE the shorthand course considera- bly, less.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
Look Out

M. A. SIUNE,
 Little Rock. Ark,
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
The Cost
The Time

required for an or dinary bright boy or girl to complete either course is six months-many do in less. You can't know too much about the studies We teach. and we don't send you out a CRIPPLE OR A HALF-COM TENT. Come
 and see us if you want to know more about this good thing. If you can't come write us a line and we'll send you our school doe uments.J NJ. A. STONE,
 Little Rock. Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26

The Anglo-Ameriean
 Mortgage and Agen-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE.
Attempt on the Life Of Governor
A, J. Smith
OF THE NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOME.

Dynamite Was the Agent Employed and
the Explosion All but Demolished the
Beautiful Residence of the Governor
Mr.. smith Has a Miraculous Escape
from Death Probable Cause of the Out
ragc-One Arrest Made.
LeaVenworth. Kan, June ia dia-
bolical attempt was made upon the life
of Governor Andrew j. Smith of thu
National Soldiers home and his wife
and daughter between 4 and 3 O'Clock
Friday morning by some bastard who
is as yet unknown. Dynamite was EN-"
ployed I'm the outrage and the explosion,
which all but demolished the governors
beautiful residence aroused the resi-
dents of the city and houses trembleG
as If undergoing an earthquake.
Mrs. smiths Close Cali.
Mrs. Smith had miraculous escape
from death, the base of the explosion
being directly beneath her bed cham
ber Besides being cut and bruised by
broken glass and pieces of flying brio
a-brac and furniture she was complete
~ Frustrated by the frightful shock and
is now in a precarious condition Gov
ernor Smith and their daughter, Miss
Daisy occupied rooms on the second
floor and were far enough removed from
the explosion to escape the serious con-
sequences suffered by Mrs. Smith.
Walls Torn and Cracked.
The residence is a scene of wreclage.
The brick walls are torn and cracked,
one side being almost completely blown
out. The windows are shattered and
the debris is scattered over the grounds
for distance of several rods. The in
terror is a scene of confusion and de-
struction with broken bric-a-brac and
furnishings utterly wrecked The re-
port of the explosion was distinctly
heard in this city, three miles away,
and many residents were aroused by
the shock, which was not unlike the
trembling produced by an earthquake.
Veterans in the barracks were thrown
from their cots and a panic was with
difficulty prevented.
Police Make an Arrest.
Governor Smith attributes the attempt
on his life and that of his family as a
direct result of the persecution that has
been waged against him during the past
five or six years. The veterans at the
home are standing by him manfully
and swear they will lynch the wretch
If he be caught. Joseph w. Oliver, a
dishonorably discharged veteran, has
been arrested by the police of this city.
Evidence against him is strong. He had
| just come to his room after being out
all night. His clothes were bedragGled
and he said he was sorry the explosion
| had not killed the governor, as he de-
I served such a fate. Oliver bears a
rough reputation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
The Behavior Of the Japanese.

The japanese are as courteous as they
are theatrical and artistic Their courtesy
and their art are very closely allied. Inelr
keen sense of courtesy and their unflagging
nractjce of IL has, l believe, rs much to do
with the quietness and fitness OF their fu'
nerols as has their fine artistic instinct.
They are as a nation even prouder ana
more studious, l think, of their courtesy
than of their artistic excellence. Cry. IL
will do you goodr' said once to poor
Japanese woman, who, crouching beside
her diving husband, was controlling her
self with an effort that would, l feared,
make her i'll. She laid her little, sim,
brown finger upon her trembling, red iip
and shook her head, then whispered, 1t
might disturb him." "Cry. 1t Will do
Won poodp / said the next day when the
man was Dead and she seemed almost
PROSTATE with grief and oyerenioroed ser
control. at would be most rude to make
n bideous noise before the sacred dead
came the soft reply.-New York Ledger.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
WANTED-A girl to do kitchen work
one that speaks English. Apply at Calu-
met Hotel.
Blenheim Palace.

The late Duke of Marlborough in allud
ing to the size of Blenheim palace, used TO
say by way of n joke that it was the only
residence in Europe which required $500
worth of putty year to keep the window
panes in order
Money went good deal further in the
last century than it does now. Conse'
auently, when the house of commons vot-
ed $500, 600 to build the first duke a resi-
dence there presently sprang up an ediflce
3iS feet long and with an interior so vast
that when government messenger once
came posthaste there TO the late Lord
Randolph Churchill, during one of his
visits, with dispatch, 1t was over half an
hour before his lordship-who for exercise
had been exploring the place, with its !
staircases-was found.
The last time it was repaired the late
duke was obliged to apply to parliament
for permission TO sell the pictures and il
brary to pay the bills, which amounted to
more than million and a half. 1t Is
therefore not surprising that, although the
estate yielded $40, 900 year, the expenses
of keeping up this preposterous residence
kept the duke poor man. Altogether
everything about Blenheim is grotesquely
large. Some of the pictures are 70 feet
square. The statue of the great duke near
the big lake of 260 acres Is 1879 feet high
and cost $50, 000 Pearson Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
JAIL GUARDED BY MILITIA.
Probabilities of Mob Violence at Hunts
vile, Ala, Diminishing.


Huntsville, Ala, June 12.-The Madi-
son county Jail is now guarded by two
companies of the Alabama National
guard to protect Thompson and Nevill.
who assaulted the Lawter child at De-
catur The companies detailed are the
Birmingham rifles, Captain Kennedy.
and the Monterano Light guards, Cap
tain Fletcher. The Gatling guns, the
outlying pickets and full uniformed sol
diers give a feeling of slight security
10 the prisoners, but they are still trem-
bling for their safety.
Advices from Decatur indicate that
all is quiet and that the law will be
respected by the outraged populace
The ministers of this city are active in
their efforts to prevent the mob spirit
from rising among the lower classes
here and they are being supported by
all law-abiding citizens, and the proba-
bilities of an outbreak are greatly di-
mnished The sheriff will withdraw the
picket lines and permit the weary SOL
diers to rest on the green sward around
the TAIL.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

While Mrs. Charles Haggenjos was
driving at Galesburg. Ills, she was
thrown out and struck against tree.
Her skull was fractured and death re-
suited.
Judge James w. Weeks OF Lancaster,
N. H.. who is in his Seth year, caught
his fiftieth bear i'm a trap In the east
ern part of the town last week.
James Paul of odell township. Ills.
near Fairbury, was instantly killed by
a horse. Paul was 65 years old.
In Mexico City "hrst-class American
butter. made by an expert" is adver-
tised at 80 and So cents a pound, at
wholesale and retail respectively.
Ex-County Clerk owen Ferguson of
Fond du Lac, Wis, who shot himself
Jan. g. is dead.
Mrs. Mary A. Wilkes, aged 76, while
returning home from a religious meet
ing at Rock Island, Ills, was thrown
from a carriage and killed.
Among the 1000 thieves arrested in
Paris during the last twelve months were
a princess, a duchess and a countess.
Neal Reynolds, a well-to-do young
farmer residing six miles west Of Sagi-
naw Mich. was kicked and instantly
killed by vicious horse.
The British possessions in America
have an area Of 100000 square miles
"rore than the United States.
The residence of Nicholas Holman at
Bellevue. Ia, was burned and his old
est son, aged 10, persisted i'm the flames.
During the last twenty years Canada
has granted only 1l6 divorces.
John c. McGlashen, postmaster at
Cumberland, o., was arrested. convict
ed on his own plea, and placed in the
state prison within five hours for en-
bezzlng $685..
Alfred Finch, aged IS years. was
drowned at Otsego. Mich.,. while fish
ing.
The revenue of nations, raised mostly
by taxation, has trebled since 1850, in
creased over five times since 1910 and
forty-fve times since 1850.
Mahoning county, o., infirmary bonds
amounting to $4,000, running twenty
years at per cent. were sold at a
premium of $500 to Charles F. Hoffel
! of Cincinnati.
Judge w r. Sage adjourned the
| United States circuit court at Columbus
| o., because the jury fund was exhausted
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
British Editor Criticises Us.

London, June 12.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette publishes a long editorial on the
business and political outlook in Amer
lea, in which it says that no one but the
most optimistic American can see any
thing satisfactory or hopeful in either.
Continuing The Gazette crticises Presi-
dent Mckinley who, it says, instead of
playing the part of the president has
been satisfied with the roll of party
man. President McKinley's efforts for
international bimetallism are futile. If
he is not aware of this he shows depth
of ignorance to which presidents of the
limited States seldom descend"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
Y. NJ. c. A.
Colonel Smiley.

Colonel R. Smiley, known throughout
the Republic as 'the American orator"
prince OF the platform" and king OF
story tellers," will occupy the pulpit in
the Presbyterian church tomorrow
morning. and all lovers OF real polished
oratory, natural genius and christian
character, should remember that for ele-
gance OF manner and easy speaking this
distinguished gentleman stands peerless
on the American platform. In his gospel
work he breaches the pure principals OF
Christ and him crucified,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
Omcers Elected by the Brewers.

Buffalo, June 1.-THE convention of
Brewers of the United States concluded
their work yesterday afternoon with the
election of the following officers:
President, c. William Berger, OF Phila-
depha; secretary, Richard Katzen-
meyer, New York. The report OF the
vigilance committee referred to the
steadily progressing decline of what
In certain states might at times have
been styled the popularity of prohibi-
ton" The defeat of prohibition at the
polls in thirteen states was reported
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
HE CHARGES CONSPIRACY.
Sensational Turn in Craven-Fair Case al
san Francisco.


San Francisco, June 1.-THE Craven
Fair case took an unexpected turn Fri
day. The attorneys for the heirs and
executors called Mrs. Craven to the stand
and secured from her the admission
that In 1895 she had taken the disputed
deeds to Sacramento and there shown
them to two men named Cullen and
Bonner. Then she was asked the sig
nificent question by Attorney Wheeler:
Now, Mrs. Craven, have you ever
entered in to any agreement or contract
whereby Mr.. Cullen Is to be given, di-
rectly or indirectly, a contingent inter-
est in the property in dispute in the
event that you win this case?"
Attorney Delmas objected.
II expect to prove in part by this wit
ness" replied Mr.. Wheeler, IAN organ
lied conspiracy, in which, by means OF
forged documents and perjured testi-
mony, the Fair estate was to be looted.
Proceed" said Delmas, but the hour
of adjournment had arrived and nc
further questions were asked.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
Killed by "A Blow Of the Fist.

Alta, Cal, June 12.-George Sharon of
Dutch Flat and Ben Billings of Towels
became involved in an alteration In
a saloon and agreed to settle their diff
ferences with their fists. Sharon finally
swung wildly with his right and, land
ing squarely upon Billings jaw, knocked
him down. on an examination IL was
found that Billings neck had been brok-
en- by his fall and that he was dead.
Sharon promptly surrendered himself tc
the local officers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
Conclusive Proof.

"Ellen, has George come home from
school yeti" called Mrs Snaggs to her
servant
"Yes, maa m, came back the answer
Where is he?"
II haven't seen him."
"How do you know, then, that hes
homer"
because the cats a-hidin under the
dresser "-Exchange.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
MuIIanev Ont on Bail,

South Bend, Ind, June 12.-James II.
Mulaney, the Lake Shore railroad de-
tective who shot and killed Policeman
Oscar w. Christensen, has been re-
leased on a bond of $4,000 for appear
ance next September for trial. He
took the first train for Chicago. Bail
was originally held at $4,000.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12

tendent, will meet in front parlor at 800.
Boys Brigade bible dill at 6:15.
Y. T. s. c. E to which all young peo-
pie are cordially INVITED, Monday eyen-
ing at 1880.
intermediate Endeavorers will meet in
front parlor Wednesday afternoon at A
o'clock.
Social worship Wednesday evening at
100.
All these services are free and open to
everybody, and all-especially strangers
and visitors in town-are cordially in
yited to come and enjoy them.
Morning worship at 1890 and evening
att
TAMARAcK METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Class meetings at 8 a. m, preaching by
the pastor at 1890 a. m, and $50 p. m.
Sunday school at $50.
Weekday meetings: Monday evening,
regular meeting of the Epworth League;
Wednesday evening, ladies class meeting;
thursday evening, general prayer meet
ing. The Junior League will meet on
Wednesday at 3:45 p. m. Children's
meeting Monday afternoon at $40,
The public is invited to attend these
services.
CENTENNIAL NJ. e. CHURCH.
Class meetings. 8 a. m; Sunday school,
2:30 p. M; preaching at $3.50 by Rev.
Il. W. Frazee and at $50 by Brother
Bergman.
All persons interested in the christian
religion are cordially welcome to attend
these services.
Y. NJ. c. A.
The gospel meeting at the Opera House
tomorrow from to D. m. will be adj
dressed by the Rev. s. T, Morris. Solos
will be rendered by Miss Lottie Childs
and Mr.. Charles b. Gale. This will BE-
ladies' day, and all ladies as well as gen
tlemen are cordially invited.
NORWEGIAN NJ. f.
Services at 1870 a, IN. and 1870 p. m.
Rev. ]. o. Hall will officiate at both SER
vices in the absence OF the pastor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-12
Keenan, Ran second.

London, June 12.-Mr August Bel
mont's chestnut horse keenan, ran sec
ond in the race for the Manchester cup
at the Manchester Whitsuntide meet
ing Friday The event was won by
Mr. Dobells chestnut horse Piety. Nine
horses ran. The cup is valued at 1000
sovereigns, 200 sovereigns in plate, the
rest in specie and the course was Ia
miles