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The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Gen. Forrest Lodee. No. :s; Knights of Pytnias. Meets every Monday isht at Castle Hall. Sol Lewis (. C.sJ NJ. Brown. k. of k. and :. Visiting knights always welcomed. Furrest Guy Lodge. No. 3s5, Knights and Ladies of Honor Meets every - and ith Fri day night m each month. Mi~> M- l.. Mos ley. Proteeiress; Mrs NJ. W. lza.rd. Secretary
 St. Francis Lodge. No. 49e. knisnts of Honor, Meets every lst and ad Friday nights in each month. ]. T Fondren, Dictator; Jno. l. Jones. Reporter.
 Forrest City Ioace. No. lgs. r. & A. NJ. Meets ever, list anu ad Wedn, day night in each month. Jnhn Gatlng. ". M.; r. T. Rsiford. secretary.
 Forrest City Chapter. No. O. l. A. NJ. Meets 2d Tuesday iH eav4i month. W. II. Pasay High Priest. Jno II. T1pton. Secretary.
 Anolio Comnandery. No II, K. T. Meets 9th Wednesday night in each month. E. A. Meculloch. E. C.; F.. Turley, Recorder.
 N. 1. TOT. es. i."campsnen Gx-Confeder- ates. Meets lst Satnrtisy in each month. !. F. Sanders. Commander: k. landyoigt, Adju- tant.
 Woodmen of the World. Forrest Camp 70 J. 1T. Bradv. r. C.: A. n Rcsle. Cltia. Meets lsi Thursda. nIsat m each monih
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
Reviva! Meeting.

Sunday at l0:30 o'clock. will be tie first service of d protracted meeting at the Methodist church. The pastors of all the churches ia town are hereby personally invited to attend and feel and be at home. Also, every church member in the town and community. and every sinner n and out of Forrest City. Other pastors of oar denemina- ton near us ale invited, sa of any other church. 1t is the deliberate statement that every member of any church ought by grace Divine be able to lead one soul to Jesus during our meeting. If all would dd this. We would have revival that would swell the ranks of every church in town. Brother, do y0u want your church helped. if so come and help us and we will divide. generously divide. re. suits. The theme at the Methodist church next Sunday at l0.30 a. m. and IS D. m., will be "Revivals." Next week the service will be at 8 and s D. m. On, for an unction of power from Him to whom power belOngeth on both pas. tor and parshioner as au an0iuting fnt work that shall be done with military promptness. Amen.
 JAS. r. JERNIGAN.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
ouchly by Mir. Gholson. of wynne

oughly by Mir. Gholson, of Wynne.
 X short, practical and interesting paper on "How Can Taste for lieathful Liter ature be Cultivaied?" was read by Prof. F. R. Alexander, of Jonesboro.
 A molten was then made and carried that the continuance Of the association be considered.
 After much discussion pro and con, it was decided that it be continued.
 After the committee reports. election of officers and invitations for the next meet ing were announced, the association aC- journed to meet whenever the Executive Committee may select.
 FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION.
 The closing programme of the Asso- ciation at the hotel Friday evening was listened tO by crowded house.
 The Association was called te order by President Rivers. and with bowed heads the audience listened to beautl- ful prayer by Rev l.. k. Simpson.
 The first number on the programme was Moonlight will Come Again. by a quartette, which received deserved applause.
 "The Last Days of Pompeii.' recita- tion by Mrs. Jno NJ. Nichols. was oi that high degree characteristic of her.
 F. II GOach. of Memphis. sang tht pathetic ballad. "The Baggage Coach Ahead. and in response to an encore rendered some beautiful variations on the guitar.
 The recitation by Miss Mary Laneas. ter was exceilently rendered, and re ceived applause.
 The President then introduced Hon Junius Jordan. State Superintendent of Public Instruction. who delivered a practical talk to parent and teacher
 The recitation of Miss ParaIee Hen derson was a grand effort.
 Good Night" by the choir wa. charmingly sung. and the benediction by Rev. l.. R Simpson ended the exrr cises of the evening and the Fifth An nual Meeting of the Northeast Arkan sas Teachers Association goes down into history.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
Forrest City, Ark.

Forrest City. Arkansas. is a thriving, prosperous a,d steadily growing city of 2O00 inhabitants on tir. junction of the Little Rock N Memphis Railroad aud Helena Branch of the St. Louis. Iron Mountain X Southern Railroad. forty five miles west by south of Memphis. Tenn. forty-liye miles north ot Helena and ninety miles east by north of Lit tie Rock. lhe States capital.
 The town nestles upon the western slope of Crowley ltidge, thus being af- forded Il most advantageous natural drainage. and is remarkably healthful An efficient board of health. with a vigilant health officer, requires strict sanitation, and ihe city waterworkS supply the finest arteslan water in Eastern Arkansas, thus guaranteeing its citizenship against ali extraneous unhealthy conditions
 Situated in the midst of most fer tile farming region, where all products of the soil grow luXurlantly, 1t does a large business in agricultural products, , foremost among which are cotton, corn, potatoes, melons, fruits. etc.
 The are some fifteen or twenty large stores and double that number of small CT ones, besides q bank and a score or more or shops, etc, large saw mill gin and woodworking establishment, and pronerouS and thriving business of all k,nds ilourishes. The town is lighted by electricity. and has d sturdy growth.
 Our enterprises and growth are the result of demand and IS not builded upon any attempt at booming We | need factories, d Mourning mill, oll mill l compress, etc. and are prepared to offer the greatest natural advantages and some others, of any town in Eastern | Arkansas. An attendance of valua- ble timber Is accessible from and adja- cent to town, and woodworking faclo- ries would thrive here.
 As an evidence of the prosperity of Forrest City. 1t may be stated that not | withstanding the general cry of hard times" and stagnation in business else where, d magnificent school, d hand. some church, the waterworks, the cleo tric light plant, and dozens of other les ser and private enterprises have been inaugurated within three years and are now tiourlShing. Good schools. fine churches. a pleasant park and health. giving springs mile from the center Of town. together with advantages of | prises heretofore mentioned. a hospita bie. generous and lively citizenship, makes Forrest City a most desirable place i'll which to reside.
 The potato industry. inaugurated in this couty only a couple of years ago. is
 becoming one of the largest and great ly beneficial and profitable industries of the country. bring money at two spa- sons when there are scarcely any other
 marketable crops. Two crops per year are produced, maturing in June and October.
 The possibilities of this section are | just beginning to be understood by the
 people. though rapidly coming to the front. and whereas We used to import hundreds of cars of corn. meat. pata. toes, etc.--everything in fact. but cot son-we now make these things for eX- port. and new era has dawned.
 For ittrther information write to those who advertise in this paper. and they will no doubt take pleasure in giving you fulinformation.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
'OWNSIif or TIGERS
AlUNiUlfAL OFFICERS Town of Forrest City.

Anitrmpil--.Ia-. Fu-StII. T, IT. Y it3h. T. Folbre, ]. F. stone. x i. Nelson. Board of Health--nr. !. F.. Stur-. Dr. c. C White, l.. T. Gray. Ed. Landvoia'
 Council meets ou tirst and Thi,a Tuesda. nights in each month.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
A Pa1ocked Heart.

XH2M How many ky8X~ 1 women lock
 their troubles
 H INV and suferings
 VlNN in their own
 ,W hearts and si- "kNN iNlN lently endure VkNNN v 3tlNv misery and BiNNN\ N6l Wx pain " h h NN/RA W would cause
 N Sl strong men to KN~>H cry out in rSET agony. .,r.-. A7,43 irgs of women are more WHtHlM%3 can half unknown and uii- VzhL&gXHV ,preciated. The refined XXSMXV s'.nsitiveress of their or
 ~4 rhnism lays them liable to . thousand exquisite tortures which a coarSer nature can never experience or comprehend.
 The least dcrnngement or disorder of the delicate special organism of their sex over whclms the w'sole physical and mental be- ing with weak ness and wretchedness
 But it is hstake to suffer these troubles in silence. They may be cured in the per. feet privacy q home. without the repugnant ordeal of examinations and "locaI treat ment, which the family doctor is sure to insist upon.
 No physici an in the world has had wider or more sucs essful experience in the treat. nent or wo man diseases than Dr. K. V. Pierce chic consulting physician to the lnvalids' H stel and Surgical Institute. of Buffalo. N. [. His Favorite Prescription I" Is positive cure for the most obstinate and complicated feminine difficulties
 It IS the only medicine of its kind pre- pared by ali educated. skilled physician.
 MT. J. F. seed. of omen. Texas. writes My wife was ba'hy afflicted with female weakness We tried three of the best physicians in the country wit sout benefit. but at great expense My vile grew worse and we gave up in de- spair. She could not get in and out of doors without help; was not able to stand on her feet long at time. complained of dragging down pains in abdomen. Nothing but an untimely death seemed awaiting her, when = happy thought ,-the name of pr. Pierce came to my mnd. l wrote to Dr. Pierce received his advice, followed it, my wife improved perceptiblv from the hrrt two weeks treatment continued the treatment six months and pronounced the tu,S coHbletr. al cost of less than one months tfeat- ment by the last physician employed before consulting Dr. Pierce. She used Dr. Picrce's Fa- vorite Prescription and the lotions recommended by him. II has been two years since and the good effect is permanent"
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
rsverYho,,Y SnYa So.

Eascarets Candy CathGrlic. tie most won derfui medical discovery of the age, pleas ant and refresh:ng to the taste, act gently aPd positively on kidneys. liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure leadache, fever, habitual constipation and hiiionsncss. Please buy and try n box of C. c. c. to-day; 10, :,5. 70 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by nll lrnrgists
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
caI,NTY nvEICEliS

Juave .Jno < r cowan. Forrest City Shn.i1 w E Williams. Forrest City
 f1e,k Geo r., Maiiors Forrest City 'rreas,,Ipr O. Iinmhptttt. Forrest City As,e.sor James Bruw, Forrest City S,,ryey,,r ... D. nav = Forrest City Coronar N Gaii.s- Eurrest City I1nnty Examiner Rev W r.. Iaslay, For
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
FORREST CITY posroFFICR.

Open from a. m to D. tn.. except sunday. opeu sunday from n a. m. to r. ri. Mails close hstt an hoiir before train scnadule. except night mall west aad moruiug la..il east, which Close st p. m.
 Star Route Mail for Cooper a ad Newcastle Ark. depart st pm. on Tuess.a, $, Thursdays and Saturdays.
 R. T. SCOTT Postmaster
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

NoTE.--The officers of secret sfcieties. pas tors of churches. svcn's uf ratlfoads. or others int.rested. gre requested and u'red to kcep ms a,tyi...a of an, changes occurffnC. eo that tnis c,,. nu may be reliable niisi 't value to thptr rcsrecti,e interests. This sirectory is corrected to date ot paper. and isny De de- beaded u,ron.-kb.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
STATE OFFICER
u-pGEs OF SUPREME COURT.
.UpJciAL OFFICERS.

Judge First Judicial District. II. N. Hutton
 Address. Aarianna. Ark. Prosecuting Attorney ............Ino T. Hicks
 Addre-s. searcy, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03

How many W O III c Il lock their troubles and suferings in their own hearts and si- lently endure III 1 s cry a n q pain " Il i C h would cause strong men to ry out in agony.
 Tho suffer
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-03
Arrival and Departure of Trains

LITTLE ROCK X MEMPHIS R. R. West No i-PssseD ger r...........s-...t.2 ~ am Easi Nc . I .nrer ....4t.. ...til9 pm West--No. 3-Psssenger. ar. f;B V. 1:ab p.In
 70 minutes tvt supi.' East-No s-Psssenve'. ..........s 4:=' a.m
 FHEIGftT Going Fast t........s. -ss n'.. P''h
 X. D. RD LE, Agent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
EXECUTIVE POWER.
American Cities Fail to Sufficiently
Endow Officers With It.

Mr.. iClinton Rogers Woodruff, who spoke
here recently at meeting Of The Municipal
League, has an article IN the last number of
the North American Review on municipal
government. He emphasizes two points that
are Of considerable local intere 4 Just now,
when city hall people are wondering what
suggestions The commission on the new char
ter will make in tncir report He says:
"Most,if rot all, II our American cities fail
TO endow their executive officers with suffi-
cient power 60 secure "A well rounded, contin-
Gus, busiress-like conduct Of municipal affairs.
They permit the local legislatures to inter
fere 10 too great an extent in the conduct of
purely executive business, with the result
of preventing the officers in charge from car
rying out any plan Involving careful prcpara-
tion and slow execution.
want Of local autonomy is simply the
operation on large scale of the .ame obsta
Gle. Not only have we erred in our general
plan of municipal government hy modelling
1t TO too great an extent on our federal V.
crnment with elaborate checks and balances
a bicameral system and 80 or bat also in per
mitting our State Legislature to have toe
much 10 say rs 10 municipal affairs"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
TO KEEP OFT ILLITERA TES.

The measure providing for the exclu-
siou OF illiierate immigrants which was
sent to conference committee IL not by
any means perfect measure, but 1t Is up-
questionabiy about the best, IL not the
only one that can be obtained or ex-
pecten from the present Congress. II has
been shown that a very strong sentiment
prevails in both the Senate and House
iu favor OF some such restriction as IL
proposed by this measure, which is not
at all surprising In view of the fact that
the necessity for it impressed itself on the
minds of thoughtful citizsns throughout
the country, long before any bill was
framed, or at least presented to Congress.
The chief provision of the bill, as It
passed the House OF representatives,
was for the shutting out OF every male
immigrant between tho ages of 16 and 80
years except thuss who can read oni
write the English or some other Ian
guage. Chief among the amendments
made by the Senate was one providing
that the test for the admission OF the
immigrant should be the ability to read
and write five lines Of the Constitut Ion
of the United States in some language.
The advantage seems to be with the Sen.
ate amendment in that it is definite and
distinct and will make the work OF the
inspection officers simple eud uniform.
There is in the bill nothing which can
be construed NJ unfriendly to immigrants
in general. The measure is aimed solely
at the undesirable class, the iiliterate, and
that class only will tie affected. Poles, Rus-
slams and Turks and Asistics of the two
last named races woald, 1t is believed,
constitute by far the larger part of ex-
oluded immi iglants should the Bit be-
come y law and 1t has been amply proven
by experience that compararively few OF
this class become nstursllzed after CON-
ing to the United States. OF the necss-
sity for the passage OF such a bill there
can ne no question. nor can there be any
doubt that had the doors been shut
against these iliiterate foreigners long
ago the couutry would not have suffered
40 frequently from ontbreak. OF mob vio-
lencs and lawlessness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
The POmham Club.

The annual meeting of the Pomham Club
was held III the Narragansett Hotel last even
ing and the various reports showed that the
club was in very eood condition. At present
there are 50 members. The following officers
were elected for the onsuiug-y year: President,
John IL athcote; vice-prosident, Ira Winsor ;
treasurer, Franklin A. Smith, Jr. /: secretary,
Edwin A. Johnson: executive committee,
William Il. Bentley, Pardon Wilbur, William
H. Hathaway, James II. Palmer, James Ran.
DALI committee on members, J. Edward
Studley, Albert l.. Anthony, Slas II. Manches-
ter Walter = Hough; committee on bylaws,
Frank W. Tillinghast, Jesse II. Mctcalf, Robert
Il. Smith; board Of trustees, Edwin A. Smith,
William II. Perry, William A. Walton; audit
ing committee, Charles IL. Harris, Charles c.
Nichols.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
A DANGEROUS CONVICT
Pardoned by Gov. Stone Before
Retiring Prom Office.
Jim French, the Notorious Safe
Cracker, Set at Liberty.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 13.-Before retir-
ing from Office Governor stone pardoned
JIM French, one OF the most note1'crimi-
nails in the West. When Chief Of Detec-
tives Desmond heard of French's release,
he wired nearby cities his descriptions and
later mailed n circular TO ali the chiefs of
police. There arc numerous charges
against French. lie is wanted by the
Federal authorities at DE Soto, Mo. for
blowing a safe at that place. He secured
$500 by the job. lie Is also wanted at
Walden, Mo. Tor cracking safe In the
pest Office, with Jimmy Burns and
taxing from 1t $500. He IS wanted also in
Iuka. ILL.,, for crooked work. His pal in
the Iuka job was sentenced 10 IL years
in prison. Chief Desmond thinks he can
convict French of completely in the Pope
Theatre safe robbery in this city four
years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
WALL STREET WAITING.
Spectators VIII Not Touch Pacific
Railroads at Present.

Spectators VIII Not Touch Pacific
Railroads at Present.
New York. Jan. 13.-The Mail and Ex-
press says: Now that the fate OF the
Pacific funding bill is settled. Wall street
is waiting to see what action the presi-
dent will take to preserve the equity OF
the government IN the Union Pacific sys-
TEN. No new move was made yesterday
by the interests which propose 10 reor-
ganize the property.
1t was taken for granted that President
Cleveland would at almost any time
carry out his intention expressed In his
annual message to foreclose under the
governments mortgage. If he does, IL
wiz not result In any decisive change In
the plan OF reorganization, as errone-
ously assumed i'm many quarters. An
assessment of SIS per share was contem-
plated in the plan. whatever the action
of congress. This is the sum still fixed
and the committee has only TO wait for
the presidents proclamation turning the
matter OF foreclosure over TO the attor-
ney general.
An upset price will be fixed, about s35.-
100000, the debt due the government
and the system will be bought in by the
tOlHliilANtts anu IL ~ tllAlitly AiipiObhptS
that other bids will be made. The under.
writers of the committee have a fund OF
$40, 600 900. the intention being 10 bid face
value for the debt In the plan s35, I5O Ooo
OF first mortgage bonds is set apart foi
settlement with the government. The
notifications in the plan viii only be OF
details on account of the foreclosure.
Interests identified with the Central
Pacific had little 10 say about their In
tentions. 1t was said plan based on the
same lines as the Union Pacific would
finally be adopted.
IL would require the formation OF a
syndicate to provide the money for set
ting with the government with or with
out foreclosure. The full amount Of the
debt to the governs ,pnent 10 be provided in
the case OF the Central Pacific is about
$57 900 900, but large part of this is in.
terest overdue, and the first requirement
would be much less, as in the case of the
Union Pacific. where the debt. with in.
terest. amounts 10 about $5S,000, 900.
On better understanding of the status
of the reorganization committee. Union
Pacific stock advanced by about a point
over Mondays close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
DEATH NOTICES.

BUCKIIN-In Iavaca, Nebraska, Jan. 8, Jo-
seph Bucklin, formerly of Rhode Island.
ESTEN-At Riverside. r. l., Jan. II, Sayle,
A. Eslen, nget 81 years.
Funeral Thursday, Jan. IL, at y. M, at his
famly arc invited 70 attend without further
notice.
HOBART-Suddenly in East Greenwich
Jan. ~, Ames IA. Hobart age 30 years
HAAIPsToN-In this city, Jan IL, Annie,
widow of Lawrence Hampsfon.
Funeral Thursday morning Jan. IA, at 30
o'clock, from her late residence. l5 sheldon
street. Relatives and friends arc invited TO
attend.
PECKBAM-rn North Scituate, II. l., Jan.
H. Miss Elmiru l.. Pockbam. dsughtcr of
the late Stephen and Elmira Peckbam.
Funeral from her late residence, Thurs.
day, Jan. IL, at IL o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend without further
notice.
SATYTH-In this city, Jan. 4, Vallietta Smyth,
daughter OF Richsrd 3. and Ann smyth,
aged - years and . months.
WILIIAMS--In Cranston, Jan. IL, Stephen
n Williams, aged - years.
Funeral services Thursday, Jan. IL, at
y. m from his late residence, Broad street,
Edgcwood. Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend.
WATERMAN this city, Jan. -, Arthur
H.,-son Of Byron H. ana Isabel ~. Water
msn, aged 10 years and days
Funoral on Thursday, Ja1 "a, nt 10 o'clock
A. m from the residence Ot his father, al
Cady avenue. relatives and friends arc IN.
vited 90 attend without iurtner notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

clans are self deludea and really fancy
they have found something wonderful.
Others are frauds, in or out OF the pro-
iession, who know that a challenge to the
medical profession will make the foolish
mass of manKinu believe in them. They
caa make an advertisement out of any
notice they receive from reputable doc
tors. 1t Ia "a safe proposition that the
man outside the medical profession,
whose business in life Is in no way re-
lated to disease and medicine, who makes
q claim OF this kind, is self deludeo or
fraud; and the physician who keeps the
secret of what he claims is OF medical
value is mercenary humbug. IL he
had such kno Wedge he would reveal it,
every time.
The man does not live who has gone
far enough in medicine to discover Q
great secret who will not reveal II In pre-
ference to making great fortune from
it. the applause OF the medical world is
worth more TO him. 10 matter how ner-
cenary he may be or how Door, than mil
lions of dollars gained at the cost OF vio-
tsting the first principle Of professional
honor. Therefore, it may be repeated
that the physician who Processes to have
profession tecause 1t cannot stand ex-
pertinent.
A pair of $500 Shoes given away every Sat.
urday night. Be sure and get coupon.
Vreeland A, Avls,yortb o17 ITnion street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

1890 aggregated s115, 295, 5OO;in 1895, .i2s,
246, 400, and in 1894, Sl2o, $50. 7co. At this
rate more than billion dollars gees up
in flames and smoke in decade. Not
till better building methods prevail and
more rigid aud rigorous inspection is
made can there DO hope for any material
decrease in the vast annual sacrifice TO
the flames.