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The times., 1897-11-22

Over in PENNSYLVANIA there is an equally
interesting situation developing. Next
fall governor and legisla ture is TO be
elected. The legislature Will select the
successor To MT Quay, and Mr., Quay is
exhibiting E.urc than passing interest In
the fight Republicans admit that tie
last legislature was one or the worst that
ever sat at the state capital. Had II not
been for the frequent use OF the veto power
10y the governor much vicious legislation
would have resulted. The people are up ia
arms against the legislature, and il Is
pretty SAFE To presume that but few OF
the men comprising that body among the
rural constituencies ht least, will be Fe-
nominated. Politicians say that Quay viii
be able % control the Legislature, especially
il he keeps bis hands of the governurship.
Congressman ". a. Stone is a candidate,
but while QUAY s4Y VS. nothing, it is we'll
understood that he is Quay man The
Martin faction is talking of nominating
wilder, tile big corporation man CT Phila-
delphia. II there is gang nomination the
independents say they viii nominate a
grbernational ticket. Ir the DeHocrats
nominate eX GOV. Pattison Under these coz
dtious ne will certainly he elected.
There is some talk however, among
| silver Democrats OF nominating eA-Con-
gresham SilEey on a rec silver platform.
In that event Republicans say they will
elect regardless OF an independent indorse
| ment MIR Quay Will probably keep out Of
| this fight altogether, for lie Will have his
| hanGs full controlling the legislative ticEet.
The times., 1897-11-22
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The times., 1897-11-22

It is said that several influential Senators
are oppcsing the idea OF Attorney General
McKeuna being elevated TO tie Supreme
Bench, and are now laboring with the
President to that end. Senator Elkins j.
one OF the active ones and is being assist
cd by several Western Senators, who
threaten To carry their opposition into the
senate i? Mr McKehna s nominated. Mr..
Ellins aptngonzes Mr.. McKenna or ac
count of his attitude on the discriminating
tax clause of the tariff bill, while the
other Senators base their opposition III
the position Of tie Attorney General or
the Unio1 Pacific. Ii S being intimated 70
the Presidnet that in this matter his At
torney General did not exhibit thar Stabi..
ity OF characteT and judicial firmness
requisite FOR m ernber Of the highest court
in the country. 1t will be remembered
that the Attorney General only took a
firm stand on this subject after being
prodded to it by the Democratic press
ard that then he assumed a position in
making his demands hat he had previously
denied to himself. Whether the opposition
will tie sufficient to deter the President
from making the appointment remains @
be sect, but it is quite plain that cen
siderable antagonism is developing.
AS lntimated In The Times, the Gov
ernment has decided to put itself In "a
position where it Will be able to bid when
the Kansas Pacific road is offered for
sale. TIE object of this is compel other
bidders to pay the full claim of the Gov
crnnent and prevent the reorga nizaticn
committee fratn recovering its forced ad-
vance on the Union Pacific bid hy gath
ering In this road Regardless of the Gov
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
~---------------- - A GRAND SUCCESS.
Annual Fruit Fair Held at Siiosm Springs
 Attracts Many Viaitora

Annual Fruit Fair Held at siloam Springs
 Attracts Many Visitors.
 The annual fruit fair of the fruit growers of Benton and Washington counties, held at Sloan Springs, was attended by prominent horticulturists of both Arkansas and Missouri The displays are said to have been the finest ever exhibited anywhere in the state and the general attendance was large. There were 633 exhibits, representing vegetables, grains and fruit Some of the apples weighed 25 ounces each, and there were peaches that weighed over half a pound and measured 15 inches in circumference. The fair lasted three days and was attended by several thousand people, not few of whom were prospective land buyers from Iowa, Nebraska and many other north ern states. Many interesting papers were read by practical horticulturists The success of this meeting has resulted in a movement to organize a perma- nent fair association, with fruit pal ace attachment. 1t is believed that such an enterprise will attract thous- ands of people annually and be of vast benefit as an advertisement of the resources of northwest Arkansas, as well as the state at large. The apple and peach crop of northwest Arkansas is proving regular bonanza to fruit growers, owing to the short crop else. where.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Deputy Marshals Murdered By Moon-
 sinners In Pope County.
Rewards Ogered By the Government and State Authorities For the Capture of the Desperadoes-A Posse
 la Pursuit.

LITTLE RocK, Aug. 31.-A telegram to u $. Brattan, deputy United States prosecuting attorney, from Russellville, tells of the ambushing by moonshiners of a United States marshal's posse in the mountains of Pope county, in which Capt. E. F. Taylor and Joe Dodson were instantly killed and two others proba- bly, fatally injured. The message stated that posse of six, headed by Capt. Tay- Tor, had started out to make a raid on an illicit distillery Tn the locality about 10 miles south of Wits Springs, near North Fork postoffice. The plant had been previously located. When within a few yards of the still, deadly volley from behind cluster of trees brought down four of the deputies, Taylor and Dodson being killed outright, two wounded and the remaining two have not been heard from and it is feared they were taken away captives. The scene of the tragedy is about 40 miles from Russellville, in wild, sparsely settled mountainous country. It has been well known for years that illicit distilling on large scale was being carried on in that remote section by as tough gang of desperadoes as ever sighted gun, and, although many ar rests have been made and a number of plants destroyed by Federal authori- ties, all efforts to totally dislodge them have been in vain. The telegram stated that sheriff's posse had been organ ized to hunt down the assassins. Capt Taylor was citizen of Searcy county. He was a captain in the Federal army, courageous man, and popular to degree of idolatry among the law-abid- ing citizens. He was a we'll to-do mer- chant, and was appointed deputy by Marshal Cooper. Joe Dodson was an old deputy, having served during Mar shal Gaines term. He was from Stone county and bore the reputation of be- ing fearless and efficient officer.
 A telegram from the United States attorney-general announces that re- ward of $500 will be paid for the arrest of the murderers, with an additional s200 to defray expenses of a posse in hunting them down. This has been supplemented by an offer of e1O0 by the governor for the arrest and conviction of each of the guilty parties.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
HEALTH NOTES.

Colds taken in summer or early aut- umn are apt to be very troublesome; they are usually easily checked in the very beginning by inhalations of good eau-de-cologne. This I have from the best of authorities. Cologne acts as a germicide.
 As soon as a person feels the first let him inhale as vigorously as possible good strong cologne several times daily by the nose or mouth, or both, taking it in sharply until it makes the inside of the nose and throat smart we'll.
 To test the dryness or dampness of a room put lump of fresh lime in it after dramatically sealing uP the win- dows and doors. If, on opening the room. the lime is found to have ab- sorbed one per cent. its weight of water the room is damp and unfit to live in. That is, if the lime weighs ten ounces, and absorbs one more, and weighs II ounces when it is taken out, the room is a damp one.
 Great care should be exercised in the giving of opiate cough mixtures to in- fants, very young children and old peo- pie, because in their cases there's al. ways the danger of accumulations giv- ing rise to instructions of the bron- chial ramifications. The more abun- dant the mucous secretions the more important it is to be rid of them, and for this reason opiate mixtures are dangerous because too quieting.- Ladies' World.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
fOkREsT CITY ARK" FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1s97
SOUTHERN MIllMeN.
Prices on Lumber Increased ss to 30 Per
 Cent During the Past Sixty Days.

rhces on Lumber Increased s5 to 90 Fer
 Cent. During the Past Sixty Days.
 Col. G. c. Pratt, one of the most ex- tensive lumber merchants in the south, and well known throughout Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, in a recent inter- view with a Globe Democrat reporter relative to the yellow pine interests. said: "The lumber business this year opened with demand unknown to the trade since the big business of 1891 and 1s92. Of course many of the mill people in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana had expected a revival of business this year, and had fairly good stocks on hand, but they were entirely unprepared for any such rush as has been upon them in the iasttwo or three weeks. The business speak of is in southern yellow pine, both the long and short leaf Many of the mills have been compelled to call their men off the road on account of be- ing unable to fill orders. The rush seems to be caused by the big demand from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and ei'S hoi eh"coeVlh StdbtS. I ne DuSlncSS In the shingle line is equally rushing, and dealers are unable to supply the demand. I was in Texarkana a few days ago, and big mill operator there told me they had been compelled to turn down an order for 40 cars of lum- Der. as it was impossible for them to fill it. l had an order myself from Lin coin, Neb., a few days ago for 40 cars, which l could not fill. Since last May the prices have advanced from 25 to 30 per cent. The stocks now held by mill men and dealers are so broken it is hard to fill orders. The great trout ble is that it takes about 50 days for the lumber to dry out before it is ready for market. The mills everywhere in the southern yellow pine district are busy, but it will take time before they ca D be ready to ship. The business in cypress shin gles is on just as much of rush as the lumber business, and the advance in prices has been about the same. The cypress shingle is rapidly taking the place of the red cedar shingle from the coast, and large orders for prime shin- gles are hard to fill. The shingle peo- pie are just as jubilant over the situa- tion as the lumber men. There has been long dearth of prosperity in the lumber and shingle business, and the present freshet has brought smiles to the faces of those in the business"
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
CONFEDERATE PENSIONERS.
List of Applicants Added to tho Roll B
 the State Board.

List of Applicants Added to tho Roll By
 the State Board.
 The work of the state pension board in passing upon applications shows the following additions to the pension roll. The greater number of applicants were rejected, as only those actually depend ent, or whose disabilities are the result of wounds received while in service, are entitled to relief. Pensioners will re- ceive 97 per cent. of the sums allowed, an increase of 32 per cent over last year, due to an increased appropriation by the legislature. Warrants may be drawn after September 1:
 Benton county-J. A. Carmiss e5O; N. J. Deatherage, s25 B. A Bazarth s75; John Hart man. s75.
 Bradley-Reabella Johnson, s25; Thos Ward. s25; H. J. Neatherington, s25. Boone-D. c. Carey, s25: B. H Daniel, SIS; J. c. Williford, $50
 Calhoun-D. c. Hubbard, BPS; Geo H. Thomp- son, s25; Wilson Davis, s25; E. Stafford. s25; W. A Priddy. s25; E. Stover. t25 Eliza Brum- Icy, BPS.
 Carroll-Mahale Trautham. s25 J C. Mo- Nemer, $50.
 Chicot-Jas. & Harris 425
 Clark-J. N. Herrn, e75.
 Cleyeland-B. F Culp, e25.
 Columbia-A. J. Griffith, 825; W. T. Owsley. e25 J. D. Wyrick, s25; J. c. Watson, s25 Desha-B. N. Ingram. $50
 Drew-R. M Jones, se5; Franklin Clark. sss. Faulkner-L. NJ. Miller s25; John Nabry S25 Franklin-T J. Hoderby, $50
 Fulton-T. c. Hilburn, s75: J. E. Cranswell. boo J. E. M. Billingsby. $40; Wm. H. Stone, e25, Garland-G. w. Crabtree. s25: S. B. Johnson, s50
 Greene-Warren Otey so.
 Hempstead-J. w. Craddick, s25
 Hot Spring-Sarana Davis, e25.
 Howard-W. D. Plunkett, s25; Wm. Johnson. e25.
 ndependence-James A. Presley x75. Izard-J. c. Dickinson, e25.
 Johnson-Thos. F. Bison $50; J. c. Hendrix. s25 Ara F. Moore. s25; Jesse Gresves. teS Lafayette-T. M. Burrow. se5
 Lawrence-Jo Russner, e75.
 Lee-Minerva A Smith, e25
 Little Riyer-John S. Finley. s25 Mrs. Jean, e75.
 Logsn-D. NJ Roach. Ee5; wm. NJ Weaver, o25.
 Madison-C. David Brown, s50: Horace E. Page, e2S
 Miller-w. A Baird. $50; Geo w. Groves. E0 Mississippi-P. s. Harreli, s50.
 Monroe-Robt J. Green. v25; Sam A Hen- derson s25.
 Montgomery-David Hilton. e25
 Nevada-w. T. Porter. s25: E. s. Webb. t75: May Russell, e25
 Pike-w A. Horton. s25: L. L. Bishop, E5 Pope-J. NJ Sanders. ee5: J. H. Skelton ses. Polka N. Edwards, too; Mrs. N. A. Self s50. Pulaski-W. F. Blackwood, $50; T. II. Weeks, e50; J. W. Hecox. E0: A. c. Stillwell t5o; W. B. Mann. s25; Thos- F. Oury. e25; Joe Mccoy, t25; J. W. Grififth. e2a
 Randolph-John A Johnson. s75; Jas K Lord, $50: J. F. Davis $50.
 Searcy-Chas Prewitt. s75.
 Sebastian-Mrs. L. S. McKinnis. s5; Eliza Price. e25
 St Francis-A- F. Rankin s2a
 Stone-E. E. Beckham, ,s40
 Union--E. C. Jones, x25 Van Buren-J. Charles. 50
 Washington-A. J. Smith. $50
 White-Josephine Brown, s50 Richard Tay- Tor. s25; John Aclin s25; Jarrat Moore, s25 N. E. Robbins, s25 Ellen Edwards. s25
 Woodruff E. A Wilson, s2S; Jack Hogan. so. Yen-Aggie J. Brinson. ssS.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
LATEST FROM HAWAn.
The Hawaiian se,@te Called to Meet h
 Extra Session.


 SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2. The steam CT Australia, from Honolulu direct, ar rived to-day with the following Ha- waiian advices:
 Francis M. Hatch, minister to Wash ington, arrived August 20 with special information which will require the attention of both government and senate, and a secret notice has already been issued to the members of the latter body calling up- on them to meet in extra session Sep tember to consider the question. Meanwhile Minister Hatch is in almost constant consultation with President Dole and his cabinet
 The lawmakers will be asked to ratify the annexation treaty recently signed in Washington, and as a major ity of the members favor annexation. the matter will be rushed through.
 The reason for the extra session of the senate is matter of conjecture, and much curiosity is evinced.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
Saturated With Coal OH.

ARcoLA, H., Sept. 2.-An attempt was made last night to burn the resi- dence occupied by Mir J. King on South Oak street. The lower portion of the building was saturated with coal oil, and the would-be firebug was in the act of plying the match when the oc- cupants awoke and scared him of.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
 SPRING VALLEY SCHOOLS.
The Entire City Police Attend the Open
 ing to Preserve Peace.

SPRING VALLEY, H., Sept 2.-The Spring Valley school opened guarded by the entire police. The wielders of clubs patrolled the school-yards while crowds on the outside peered at them through the fence pickets.
 The new teachers hired by the Spring Valley Coal Co. faction of the school board, many of whom do not live here, have many things against the m. sThe old teachers who were reinstated by the anti-company members seem to have the sympathy of the pupils In many rooms the children refused to recite their lessons for the new teachers. The fight between the contesting janitors is also warm.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
White Pine Wili Go Ups

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 2.-There is to be marked advance in the price Of white pine lumber as result of the advance in agricultural products. The list committee of the Mississippi Val ley Lumbermen's association met to- day to agree on advance to take effect next week. A second advance will be made month later.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
 WANTED FOR MURDER.
Arrest of One of the Alleged Murdereru
 of George M. Nicholas.

CLEARFIELD, Pa-, Sept 2.--David Weeks, one of the two men wanted for the murder of George Marcus Nicholas, which occurred on the Daniels farm at Trumbell, Fairfield county, Conn.,, on July 20 last, was arrested here Tues day night He gave his name as James Dougherty, and stated that he worked for Whitaker and Irwin, of Curwens. vile, Pa, six miles from Clearfield. He says he went to work June K and worked for them two months. A re- ward of Si,5o0 was offered for the arr rest of the murderer, S1, 900 by the state of Connecticut, Si, 900 by the town in which the murder was committed, and S2, 300 by relatives.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
One Lucky Man.

OTTUMwA. Ia., Sept. 2.-Oskar Lamp peze, one of the .wealthiest men who have returned to the United States from the Klondike. is visiting relatives in this city and vicinity. He went to Alaska two years ago, and returned with over 3l5o. 900. He also left claim there which he estimates is worth s1,- 0O0. 900.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
- THE COLOR LINE.
Negroes Residing at Eiwood, Ina. Warned
 to Get Out.

to Get Out.
 ELwooD, Ind, Sept. 2.-The negroes residing in Elwood have been warned to leave, and serious trouble is threat ened if they are not gone by the mid dle of this week. On numerous oc- casions during the past 12 years, colored people have made efforts to establish permanent residences, but were invariably driven away. Two months ago colony of 10 negroes came here and expressed determine ton to brave all dangers and make El- wood their home. A number secured employment. and then warnings began to be served on them.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
queen Victoria at BAlmorai.

ABERDEEN. Sept. 2.-Queen Victoria arrived at Balmoral castle. At Perth, Aberdeen and at Ballator enthusiastic crowds gathered to greet her majesty. Decorations were plentiful, and at Graphic a handsome jubilee arch wss erected
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
.win Be Tammany's Candidate.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-Richard Croker left Southampton for New York Tues- day. James J. Coogan went to South- ampton to see him of. On his return Mir. Coogan announced that Mir. Croker had consented to become the Tammany candidate for mayor of Greater New York.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

Upon retiring from the Little Rock postmastership, Prof. James Mitchell was presented with a magnificent gold headed cane, the gift of employees of the postoffice, as 8 token of the high esteem in which he is held by them.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
Ca.hler and Fund. NIi..lnr.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept Erred Me Cornell, cashier of the Ambia bank, has fled the city, and about s4. 900 of the banks funds are said to be missing. The bank failed to respond to recent call from the state auditor for state- ment
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

For wine stains sprinkle we'll with salt, moisten with boiling water and then pour boiling water through until the stain disappears. For blood stains use cold water first, then soap and water. Hot water sets the stain.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

David King, of the firm of King Bros, ,roninent horticulturists of Benton County and the most extensive peach growers of northwestern Arkansas, is dead.
The Republican journal., 1897-08-26
A Big State Fair.

"We have broken the record this wear. ~
says Secretary Twitchell, ''and booked
more and better stock and exhibits than
have ever been seen at Lewiston. Hon.
John A. Peters, j., of Ellsworth is COM
ing with his Jerseys-the Herrick Farm.
Orono, with those noted Red Polled cat
tie, and hundreds of others, old as we'll
as new exhibitors, will be there. 1t is to
be the best exhibition of Maine took ever
seen. Hon. F. P. Bennett of Boston is
to show his celebrated American Ram
bouillet sheep, and this feature will be
simply immense. The show of Jerseys
will far exceed former years, while other
breeds will be as well represented.
The woman's race, with eight or more
entries, will be one of the great attrac-
tions, with the marvellous horseless car
riages. Race and stake entries include
nearly all the fast ones of Maine and in
sure sport never equalled on this track.
Grand Army Day and Grange Day, with
the bestspeakers of Maine and New Hamp-
shire, in the big tent, will please thou
sands. The celebrated Knickerbocker Male
Quartette of New York will occupy City
Hall each evening. There's no end of en-
tertainment, new, fresh, clean. Meet
your friends at the Maine State Fair.
Special train from everywhere. Take a
vacation Aug. 30, 81, Sept. 1, 2, 3, and go
to Lewiston.
The Republican journal., 1897-08-26
Good Templars at Lewiston.

Our Headquarters Tent at State Fair
Grounds will be opened Aug. 81, and Sept.
/, 2, and 3. Ali members of the Order are
invited to call. There will doubtless be
large numbers from the several counties,
Androscoggin, Cumberland, Sagadahoc,
Franklin, Oxford, Somerset, Kennebec, &C.,
near the railroad and we ask you to be sure
and call, if only for hand shake, and few
words of greeting. The Tent is located at
the right of the main entrance and gate to
the Park, near the large exhibition building.
See the sign, "Maine Good Templars," and
you can leave your valise, packages, over
coats, &C., if you wish, and then can take
a look over all the great entertainment.
Only room enough to use for the Good Tenn
plars. Some one or more of the Grand Off
GERS will be present every day, and posi-
bly, Council meeting will be held Thurs
day. Be sure and call, and book your name
We expect to have at least several hundred
Good Templars' signatures, and that the
members will return and report to the
Lodges the good things learned. Hoping to
meet you, then and there, am, Yours fra
ternally. GRAND SECRETARY.
The Republican journal., 1897-08-26

FISH AND GAME Menhaden fisher
men are jubilant The new tariff SEIZED
ule contains clause which will effectual-
ly hinder Japanese competition in fish oil,
and it is expected that the old menhaden
fisheries, which have langushed for years,
will resume their old time activity. TWEEN
ty years ago the fisheries employed over
800 vessels and $500 men and represent
ed an investment of s., 800, 0O0... The
oldest fisherman in Quoddy cannot re-
member when big fish have been so plen
tiful in the bay as is the case this year.
But when pollock, cod and paddock Of
ten pounds can be caught off the wharves
as fast as the line is dropped over the
veterans are astonished
The Republican journal., 1897-08-26

The first six months of the Mckinley
the corresponding period of the Cleveland
administration. Then banks were tum-
bling, business houses were putting up
their shutters, manufactures closing, farm
prices falling, railroads going into the
hands of receivers, men were idle every
where, and strikes and riots were the
order of the day. Now the railroads can
not furnish cars enough to move the crops,
the prices are good, and the farmers hunt
ing for more help, mills and factories are
reopening, banks are complaining only of
plethora of ready money, and general
activity and cheerfulness are resuming.
The Republican journal., 1897-08-26
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