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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
YOU CAN'T STOP FEM.

News comes from Attica, Ind, of the de- struction, by fire, of the big laboratory and office building of the Sterling Remedy Com pany, makers of Cascerets Candy Cathartic and No-To-Bac, the original guaranteed to- bacco habit cure. The fire broke out in one of the packing rooms on the third floor dur ing the noon hour, and had made consider. able headway before 1t was discovered.
 As soon as it became apparent that the fire department would have difficulty in combating the flames, the work of saving the thousands of valuable documents, con tracts, files, millions of booklets and tons of advertising matter was begun with the utmost energy. The Sterling Remedy Com. pany is the principal industry of the beauti. tul little city of Attica employing several hundred people, besides being affiliated with the Indiana Mineral Springs, the famous Magno- Mud Cure. Hundreds of men, wom en and children ved with each other in car rying the contents of the burning building to places of safety.
 Meanwhile the proverbial energy and and presence of mind of General Manager Kramer, of the Sterling Remedy Company, was displayed. He quietly walked away, and secured big show room near by, and had all the office furniture, charred and di. lapidated as it was, taken there. Before the boxes had ceased burning, in which the fire originated, orders were being dictated in the make-shift office for new supplies. and car loads of material were ordered by wire while the streams were still playing on the ruins. Several shipments were made the same evening from goods saved, and on Fri day morning. all departments were at work m various rooms about town, while a gang of men were cleaning away the wreckage preliminary to rebuilding.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
FIRE AT DURYEA, PA.
Two Lives Lost and Seventy Thousand Dollars Worth of Property Burned.

Two Lives Lost and Seventy Thousand
 Doliars' Worth of Property Burned.
 SCRANTON, Pa-, Dec. 15.-One and possibly two lives were lost and S70, 900 worth of property destroyed in dis astrous fire which started at midnight last night in Duryea, and almost ruined the business portion of the town.
 Vim. II. Law, mine superintendent, entered the store building to save some books and papers, and was burned to death. His body has been recovered.
 John Planasantine, is missing, and there is little doubt that he perished in the flames.
 Nine store buildings and four dwell. ings were destroyed.
 The heaviest losers are Simpson & Watkins, general store; Dilts livery, furniture and undertaking establish ment; $. Freeman's clothing store; five dwelling houses owned by K. A. Free man; r. Grimshaw's store, and the resi- dence of Joseph Brown. While the fl re was in progress a moo footed several stores, stealing hundreds of dollars worth of goods.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
BATTLE IN PROGRESS
rsndo Coopcd Up In MsnuanilIo and f,.,o,.
 Plugging Him.


 NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-An important dispatch has been received here bv tbs journal from Havana. It stated that ten. Calixto Garcia is in front of Man. zanlllo and is rapidly mobilizinp his troops They are flushed with repeat ed victories, and this wing of the army was probably never in better spirits Tor decisive battle. Besides that, it IS well equipped with arms and ammu. nltion, and has several heavy guns.
 ten. Pando. who is Blanco's nearest In command, is cooped up in the city. and the greatest alarm prevails, as it IS not probable that he can withstand She assaults of the Cubans.
 A later dispatch from there says that the battle has already begun. and that the Cubans are smelling the city,
 Pando is in state of great alarm. and has cabled Blanco to hurry for ward reintorcsments. All the avail. able gun boats and cruisers will be sent In haste to Manzanillo to cooperate with the forces already there.
 Cubans here say that 1t will not be possible for the Spanish to get land forces there in time, because they would be ambusbed and cut to pieces on the way.
 There is most intense excitement in Havana. and it is felt that this will be the most important battle of the war.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
LATE MADRID NEWS,
Improvement ot the spanish Navy-weyler
 Has Enemies.

MADRID, Dec. 15.-The minister of marine. Admiral Bermejo, is paying at- tention to the improvement of the Spanish navy.
 It is announced that Gen. Azcaraga, late premier and foreign minister of war, is to retire definitely from pol itics.
 Gen. Weyler received the leaders of the conservatives and several generals Monday.
 The newspapers here say that the Cuban reformists, at the opening of the cortes, will demand the trial of Gen. Weyler.
 A supposed anarchist, disguised as a woman, was recently found, with hands and feet tied, in ditch near Saragos- Sd. The man travelled on the same train as Gen. Weyler. and it is believed he intended to kill him, but owing to his failure to do 80 other anarchists pinioned him and left him to his fate.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

hair, and gives an abundant and gloss, growth. Those who are threatened with approaching badness will be interested in the following voluntary statement. made by Alderman s. J. Green, of Spencer. Iowa. He writes:
 About four months ago, my hair com. menced falling out so rapidly that became alarmed. and being recommended Dr. Ayers Hair vigor by druggist. resolved to try this preparation. I have been now using it for three months, and am much gratihed to find that my hair has ceased falling out and also that hair which had been turning gray for the past five years has been restored to its original color, dark brown. It gives me much pleasure to recommend this dressing."- $. J. GREEN, Alderman, Spencer, Iowa.
 Those who are interested in preserving and beautifying the hair will do we'll to send for pr. Ayers Curebook, A story of cures told by the cured. This book of 100 pages is sent free, on request. by the J. C. Aver Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
 How badness begins. How to prevent it.

Every person, male or female, shrinks from badness. It adds to the appearance of age and is serious discomfort. The cases are rare when the falling out of the hair may not be stopped, and a new and healthy growth of the hair promoted. The hair grows in the scalp like plant in the soil. If plant fourishes, 1t must have constant attention; 1t must be watered where ii is rooted. It's SO with the hair. Neglect is usually the beginning of bald ness Dandruf is allowed to thicken on the scalp. The hair begins to loosen. The scalp'loses its vitality. The hair insuf- hciently nourished. begins to fade and to fall. The instant need in such a case Is some practical preparation which. sup plying the needed nourishment to the scalp. will feed the hair, give it strength. and so produce a strong and healthy growth. All this Is done by pr Ayers Hair vigor, the most practical and valua- ble preparation for the hair that can be obtained. It tones up the scalp, does away with dandruf, stops the hair from falling, restores the original color to gray or faded
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
GUARDED BY SOLDIERS.
Precautions for the ProtectiOns of tn,
 American Consulate In Havana.


 American Consulate In Havana. HAVANA. Dec. 15.-The American consulate in this city is guarded by four soldiers of the military police of Havana and two detectives. There is much apprehension in government cir cles that au attack may be directed up- on the consulate by the uncompromis- ing Spaniards, who are very angry over the message of President McKin- ley.
 La Lucha comments upon the mes- sage as an insult to Spain.
 La Union Constitutional and Fl Comercio are daily exciting the anger of the Spaniards over the message. Gen. Lee is serene amid this storm of passion, anu continues to receive every caller with his usual politeness, and performs his duSy with great regular ity.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
HnNXsa TniaH

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Tor any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. ;; Cheney & O., Props, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West < Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To. ledo, o.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot tic. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The Last Man on Earth

To recklessly experiment upon himself with tTuIns for this malady are as the sands of the sea, and, presumably, about as efficacious. Indigestion, that obstinate malady even if of long perpetuity, is eventually overcome with Hostetter's Stomach Btters, an appetizing tonic and alternative, which cures constipa- tion, fever and ague, bilious remittent, rheu- matlsm, kidney complaint and feebleness
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The Dutchman Sold.

DANvnLE. Ky, Dec. 15.-Jacob Hughely, of Danville, has sold to Col. Snowden, of Philadelphia, the two year-old trotter, Tho Dutchman, for S.. 900. The Dutchman has no record. but finished second to Jamie T., in 2:t411. in the big stock farm stake at Lexington, in October.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Public Interest In the Luetgert Trial Abat-
 Ing.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Iudging from the slnal! crowd in attendance at the Luet- gert trial public interest in the pro- ceedings has fallen off greatly. The courtroom was not more than half filled when attorney Harmon resumed his opening address for the defense.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
MISSING CHAs. c. FRANCKE.
"rs Zelda Caplto Says He Is at Dallas
 Ter.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 15.-Accord. ing to Mrs. Zelda Capito Chas. c. francke, the wealthy contractor, who mas been missing for three weeks, is in Dallas, Tex.
 one has returned here, and told the Poilce she had gone to Texas with itaneke. She was placed in jail to await the investigation of her story, auu Edward W. Little, member of tne city council, and friend of frahcke, left for Dallas. Francke took aoout Sl0, 900 with him.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
 COMPTROLLER ECkElS.
address on "A Great Nations Weakness"
 Delivered at St. LonIs.

ht St. h1ohts
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15.-Iames II. Eckels, comptroller of the currency, addressed large and representative meeting oi members of the Commercial club Mon- day night at the St. Louis club build ing upon the subject, "A Great Nations Weakness. Mir. Eclsels' lecture was in the nature of a criticism on the present currency sys- tem ot the United States, and he made many suggestions as to how it could be improved His remarks were at tentively followed by his auditors, and frequently the speaker was interrupt ed by applause.
 In the audience were a number of gentlemen connected with the differ eht banking institutions of the city.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
An Illinois Midget.

QUINCY, H., Dec. 16.-Quincy boasts of having the smallest baby that ha. been born in the world for many years. She is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Slusher, and weighs a trifie less than a pound without her cloth ing. It was found necessary to use the dresses and underwear of doll for her raiment
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Result of n Kentucky Feud.

BLANDvILLE, Ky. Dec. 16.-The noted Shelby and Jenkins feud has broken out afresh in this (Ballard) county. Alfred Shelby shot and killed George Jenkins. The two men met in the woods, and the latter opened fire first, and was instantly killed by ball from a Winchester rifle.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
A Clerical Wife Beater in Jau.

MONTICELLO, N. Y.. Dec. I6.-Rev. David Howell, of the Protestant Epis- copal church, is serving d sentence of five days imprisonment in the county jail, imposed yesterday for choking and beating his wife.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
\ PRECOCiOUS LEGAL LIMB,
Hut Seven Years of Age and Passed an
 Examination for the Bar.

But Seven Years of Age and Passed an
 Examination for the Bar.
 TOPEKA, kas., Dec. 16.-Byron Gill bert the seven-year-old son of Judge w. D. Gilbert, of Atchison, has been granted a conditional license to prac- tice law before the supreme court of Kansas. The license is to take effect when the lad shall become 21 years of age.
 This boy is wonder. He is we'll versed on all law points, and the exam ination which he passed, Tuesday, would have been a creditable one to any applicant. He is the youngest practitioner ever admitted in the history of jurisprudence. His father was for merly judge of the district court of Atchison county.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Wrecked on Vancouver Island.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-The mer- chants exchange has received tele- gram from Nanaimo, in which the captain of the missing steamer Cleve- land, which left here ten days ago, says that his vessel has been wrecked on Cape Beals, on the coast of Vancouver island. No other details are given.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The Rate From Frisco to Dawson City.

SAN FRANCIsCo. Dec. 15.-The trans portation companies have agreed upon a passenger rate of $500 from San Fran cisco to Dawson City. The Alaska trade committee is working hard to demonstrates the advantages of this city as an outdtting point for the gold fields.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

A Persevering -Law.-'May asl what is going on in the village?" inquired the observant stranger. Were celebrating the birthday of the oldest inhabitant, sir,' replied the native. "She's l0l today, sir And tell me, pray, who is that little mar walks by the old lady's side?" That, her son-in-law, sir. He's been keepin' uI her life insurance for the last 30 years.'- Tit-Bits
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Hamburg Taken to Lak.la .d.s stables.

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-Hamburg, the ing stallion, sold at Lexington. Ky,
 s' week as reported, for S6O, 0O0 eaeneu Jersey City, and was trans eiIeo across the bay to Long Island lu NJ taken to Lakeland's stables at Morris park.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Umbrella Chatter.

"May borrow your umbrella for five min utes?"
 "Why don't you use the one you borrowed last week."
 'T'm keeping that to loan to you" "Well, I'll be over in five minutes and get "Then you won't let me take yours?" "Yes, take it along I'm still two ahead of you. u."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Coughs and Colds

in themselves are not serious maladies The most trivial cough or cold if neglected, may lead to asthma, bronchitis, or consumption. The right time to treat cough or cold is right away. Delay means danger. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is quick cure, a sure cure, and a safe cure
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Steamboat Pareoud sunk.

NArCHEz, Miss, Dec. l6.-A dispatch received here from Bayod Sara, La., states that the steamboat Paragoud sank in the Mississippi river just above the mouth of Red river. The boat and cargo are in bad shape and the loss will be heavy
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
How to Wash with Ease.

Washing cannot be well done with . scant supply of hard water and inferior soap. To skillfully perform this necessary work, assort the clothes, put the linens first in tub nearly full of hot water, soap with Ivory soap. When clean scald, rinse, starch and hang on the line. When dry. sprinkle, fold and lay in basket over night. Iron carefully with well-heated irons. ELIZA R. PARKER.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Aidermantc Salary Grab.

r.; G;hicAGo, Dec. IS. Chicago aldermen e. eu seo their salaries from S3 week to r.'SOO ras year Monday night. The ordi' 'e na which accomplished it was bro b~Nseo under suspension of the rules " a Vote of 5e to s.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Italy Never Thought Of Such . Thing.

ROME, Dec. l6.-It was scmi-officially announced here that the Italian gov ernment has never thought of sending iron-clads to Hayu. It is further ex- plained that the negotiations regard ing the small differences between Italy and Hayti are following the ordinary courSp
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

What do you think, old boy; stole . kiss from that naughty Miss Juniperl" Pooh, that's nothing. The last evening l was there l saw her poodle kiss her l. imes."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
BRITISH COMPETITION.
A Big shoe Factory to be Started at Gala
 shield, Scotland.

"A HE NhOB
 shield, Scotland.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-A British cor. poration has arranged to start a shoe factory at Galashield, Scotland, capa. ble of turning out 10000 pairs oi shoes weekly, and Consul Elem. ing, at Edin burg says this is the beginning of an at- tempt to compete with America in shoemaking. The British reports show that more than 45 per cent. of the total imports of shoes into the British colonies are of American manu. facture.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
That Dreadful Cold

that fearful cough-a danger signal It is sapping the vitality from your lungs. To- day bottle of Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey Will cure 1t, tomorrow 1t may be too late. This remedy will speedily cure a deep-seated cold or serious cough, and give strength to the lungs. All good druggists sell it.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
A More Amusing Occupation.

He-There's no use crying over split milk.
 She-Of course not-there's plenty more to spill.-Brooklyn Life.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The Man of Moderate Means,

'T can't afford," said the man of mod crate means, ''to go to many places of amusement, but l am admitted free to the play with the longest run on record, The Struggle of Life "-N. Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

The early and the latter part of human life are the best or at least the most worthy of respect The one is the age of innocence the other of reason.-Joseph Joubert.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

She-"Oh, Charles, papa has lost all he had on the board of trade. We are ruined!" He" Not ruined, dear. have just been elected to the city council "-Brooklyn Life
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Out of His Depth What" said the gir, with loose hair around her ears and a spas modic manner. lis your opinion of the ulti mate destiny of the human race?" Did l. er-understand you to say the ultimate des tiny of the human race?" inquired Willie "Yes." "Why-um-if you want my can did opinion, should say that-uh-thai it's a long ways of. f."-Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The SpOiIa.

Citizer-To tell the honest truth, do you think you are earning your salary?
 Office Holder-Man, I earned it four times over in the campaign. Enquirer
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
His Pnrfinr Shot.

He (after being rejected)-I shall never marry now.
 She-Foolish mani Why nots
 lNiciouslyl-lf you won't have me, wno will!-Philadelphia North American.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
 No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free S2 trial bottle q trcatise. Dr. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

No man can love woman, no matter how beautiful she is, if she cant ok.-Washing- ton Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Doing His Own Jesting. Your highnes will will be rejoicsedt to learn" the grand viziel quests from the powers" "Ah, yes," re joined the sultan, affaby. "To be sure We were rather tired of boned Turkey It appeared. now, that the court jester wa engaged in devising 2 plan of monetary re form, and thus portion at least of the usua duties of that functionary had temporarily devolvcd back upon the throne.-Detroi Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Halls Family Pills are the best.

might be tolerably good looking if she didn't know it so we'll herself.-Washing. ton Democrat
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

ln your last novel you spSNn ta between the hero and heroine, who cer tainly ought to have married each other 'I couldn't help it, Naggus. My wife in sisted that 1 was the hero of the story my self, and she got jealous of the heroine. Chicago Tribune.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

On the shoulders of the young and hale poverty sits but lightly.-N. Y. lndepend- ent
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Cold weather aggravates rheumatic pains But St. Jacobs Oil cures-any time.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs. Allie Douglass, LeRoy, Mich, Oct. 20, '94.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Hope-The untiring effort of woman to find a burglar under the bed.-Chieago News.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

In Winter Sciatica is worse. Any time St. Jacobs Oil is the best cure.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Any woman will finally get tired of her husband, if he is habitual loafer.-Wash- ington Democrat
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Hot and itchy-as frost bite Cooled and ScCthed-as d cure by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
For Babte. md ChiIdr.u

The dance they sit out is the most de. lightful to pair of lovers-Chicago News.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Never tri1e with pain. It may fool you. St. Jacobs Oil never fools it cures.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

If you want to be cured of cough use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

It never does any good to look bored. Use a club.-Atchison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
The MOrfnlifY ReCord

Everybody at fire knows best how put 1t ut.-Washington Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Isn't a scald burn? Yes; and St. Jacobs Oil is a cure.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

There is no happiness in having and get. ting, but only in giving; half the world is on the wrong scent in the pursuit of happi. ness.-Henry Drummond.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Miss Quickstep-"What part of town ar, we driving through, Mir. Fihble?" Fwed dy-"I haven't the least idea" Miss Quicl; step-"I was aware of that. Still though it possible you might know what part ol IT. bune
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

The upper ten is composed of the win- ming nine and the umpire.-Chicago News.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

Never take a girls judgment of beauty. -Atchison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

It is never too cold to cure Neuralgia With St. Jacobs Oil. Sure cure.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17
Fond of Golf.

Stokes-rs your son fond of golf?
 Pogis-Fond of it? l should say he was. Why, the young rascal actually plays it, Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

there is nothing so good in the treatment of coughs and colds as Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. It cures croup, whooping cough, cold in the head, and gives sweet, refreshing sleep. Children love it, old people like it.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-17

would be greatly reduced if every home were supplied with bottle of Dr. Bells Pine-Ta Honey. The great lung strengthener and kidney affections. All druggists sell it.