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The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
THE STATE IN BRIEF.

A new Touring mill is to be estab- lished at Atkins.
 Wind and hail did considerable dam age to fruit and crops in the vicinity of Newport.
 A fine horse and a mule belonging to a Pulaski county farmer were killed by lightning.
 Unknown parties broke into the depot at Mammoth Spring and cut open and robbed a mail pouch.
 The First National bank, of Nam moth Spring, has been organized with a capital stock of $50, ,000
 J. R. Kidding was arrested at Little Rock on the charge of forging a check for $40 on bank at Prescott in 1895
 Mrs. E. St. Clair, of Hot Springs, at tempted to drown herself by jumping into a well containing 30 feet of water
 c. J. Ritchie, Pine Bluff machinist, is said to have left for Cuba, to take charge of a rapid-fring dynamite gun. under command of Gen. Gomez.
 J. NJ. Rutherford, of Magnet, the son of farmer, has been appointed to cadetship at West Point, with R. D. Valiant, of Pine Bluff, as alternate.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
REPUBLICAN, CLUES ur,
And Elect Ofncers For in.
 Delegates to the National Conwk Tea,

And Elect Onicers For the
 Delegates to the National C1ne Ysas
 Six hundred delegates attendasa 'a convention of republican league a,'a 'a' held at Little Rock, represen,;,s ~us is5 clubs throughout the state ~ sa' gathering was called to order me dent Remmel, who congratu,,..s ''sF delegates upon the good feelinr % 'us harmony existing within the na,,s .' Arkansas. The following officer. ' a elected: President, H. F. Ar,o~ 's tie Rock: secretary, Sid B, Rods' 1''' Little Rock; treasurer, P K Little Rock. Vice-presidents. w district, A. L. Krewson, Jonesboro. ' ond district, Louis Altheimer p' ,''' Bluff; Third district. A. " co,,. ' Hamburg; Fourth district, R F p Russellville; Fifth district, B. p sA water, Eureka Springs; Sixth di.,.;' Ed Hall, Stuttgart.
 Following delegates were eleo,., the national convention of renrh,;. clubs:
 At Large-H F. Auten. Sid R D., ding, II. M. Cooper, A. L. Tbomnsss $. F. Stahl, H. L. Remmel, J. D. Kno~,. ton, A. $. Fowler, John Mcclura ', A. NJ. Middlebrooks. Alterpates Pyle, ]. D. Thompson, P. S. Baker ~ 5. Holt, J. K. Barnes, NJ. W. Gibhs D A. Edgerton, A. Nj. Spellman. ana Jacob Frieber.
 First District-J. A. Haughton. T n Fitzpatrick, Jacob Shaul, J. M. Brubb. Alternates, J. II. Blunt, J. J. Mass 2 K. French, J. N. Donohoo.
 Second District-S. II. Stitt I Nakdimers, A. Dacora, Charles n Greaves. Alternates, George Nj. French J. H. Ayers, F. A. Yeoman, A LeLaurin.
 Third District-Floyd Thompson, ! B. Friedheim, J. J. Kress, J. E. Peaks Alternates, J. D. Dennis, w. c. Hute, E. A. Schicker, J. A. Bragg.
 Fourth District-J. NJ. Conner. q q Jones, P. F. Wolf, c. W. Richards Alternates, W. R. Lee, J. H. Rumans J. s. Robinson, w. c. Bills.
 Fifth District-Charles NJ. Greene. r $. Bratton, ]. B. Mays, H. II. Dill Alternates, J. C. Moss, J. W. Freeman. w. M. SEotts, Charles Cox. Sixth District-Phillip Reinach. ". J. Locke, w. P. Jones, Charles N. Cole Alternates, A. H. Soakland, L. M. Pull. J. A. Brouse, E. F. Bodenhouse.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
A WIPES UNFAITHFUlNESS
Caused An Unknown Man to Live in secus.
 ion and Die in Poverty.

Caused An Unknown Man to Live In seclus.
 ion and Die in Poverty.
 By the death of David Riley at the Charity hospital in Van Buren life of mystery and seclusion was ended, and according to his own statements he fills an unknown grave, as he often asserted that Riley was an assumed name Sev. eral years ago he took up his abode in a cave under a great shelving rock over. looking the Arkansas river near Van Buren, out from whence he came no one was ever able to find out, although he was man above the average in in telligence, and conversed freely on all subjects until the mystery of his past life was broached, when he would be- come suddenly morose and quietly re treat to his isolated den. With the ex- ception of a few dry leaves, he slept on the bare rocks for years, without even blanket of any description to protect him from the cold in winter. It is said that only on one occasion did he ever speak of his past life, but even then re fused to give his true name, saying that wife's unfaithfulness had driven him from home, friends and good pos' ton into seclusion.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
JULY WEATHER.
Data Covering a Period of Eightecs Yesrs
 As Recorded By Forecast Ouicials.

Data Covering a Period of Eighteea Yesrs
 As Recorded By Forecast Omcials.
 The following data for the month of July, covering period of IS years, compiled from the weather bureau records at Little Rock, will be found of interest.
 Temperature-Mea or normal temperature si degrees: the warmest month was that Of 1885 with an average Of s5 degrees; the coldest month was that of 1891, with an average Of Y degrees: the highest temperature was l0s degrees on July 1, 1894
 Precipitat ion-Aversge for the month, SS inches. average number of days with .Ol of an inch or more 10: the greatest monthly precip- itation was 23 inches in 1891: the least monthly precipitation was .S6 of inch in 1896; the greatest amount of precipitation recorded in any 2i consecutive hours was 37i inches on July 2 and 2s, 1891.
 Clouds and Weather-Average number Of clear days, H. partly cloudy days lS; cloudy days, :.
 wind-The prevailing winds have been from the south: the highest velocity of the wind was 50 miles from the northwest on July :, 1893.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Severe Storm At Little Rock.

The most severe and damaging storm since the cyclone in October, 1894, vis- ited Little Rock Sunday afternoon, June 27. About $40 an ugly looking cloud came up from the southeast, and citi- zens, old and young, women and chil- dren, with intense anxiety depicted on their faces, could be seen hurrying to their homes or seeking shelter in some substantial building. as it was the time of day when many were enjoying their weekly outing with their families at the various parks, and the destruc- ton wrought by the cyclone of 1893, still fresh Tn the minds of the people, intensified their fears. At 4 o'clock the wind struck the business portion of the city. accompanied by severe hail and rain storm, which lasted about 30 minutes Considerable damage was done to awnings, many being torn from their fastenings, that in front of Stifft's jew elry store crashing through a magnifi- cent plate glass front, the rain damag- ing goods considerably. Many tin roofs were also blown from buildings. The damage to gardens and shrubbery is great while fruit suffered to some ex- tent. The most serious damage was on the north side of the river, where two story frame building and a mum Der of small tenement houses were demol- ished. Fortunately no one was injured beyond few who suffered from fright.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
AorrihIe Accident.

James Purdue met death in horrible manner while at work in the Central Coal and Coke company's mill at Tex arlxana. A piece of plank in some way became entangled in a revolving wheel, when it was shot back with terrific force, striking Perdue in the stomach. The unfortunate man removed pieces of the plank with his hands and walked three blocks to the office of a physician, where an operation was performed, but without success, as splinters had pene- trated vital pa rts
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Christian Endeavorers.

At the seventh annual convention of the State Christian Endeavor society the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, w. W. Mclaughlin. Little Rock: vice-presi- dent, L. W. Shuford, Fayetteville; sec retary, Miss Annie Hartwiclx; treasurer, Tim Schultz, Brinkley The conven- tion was held at Clarksville, and Fay etteville selected as the next place of meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Barkman, the Killer.

Frank J. Barkman, the deputy sheriff who killed Pink Damon at Texarkana about six weeks ago. shot and instantly killed Deputy City Marshal o. D. Perry in saloon at that place. The deceased was the only witness to testify against Barkman at the preliminary trial for the murder of Damon, and the killing is due to that fact, as Barkman is said to have threatened to get even with him. The murdered man leaves a wife and two small children. Barkman's $ reputation as a killer was eyta blished when but mere boy. There had ex- isted bad blood between his family and the notorious Barfield gang for years, which eliminated in one of the most bloody fights in the history of Texark- ana, in which the father and one of the Barkman boys were killed, as well as the two Barields, Frank shooting one of the latter after he himself had re- ceived a serious wound.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Assaulted a Colored Professor.

k. F. Horne, a prominent colore d teacher in the public schools at Little Rock, was seriously wounded by Frank Williams, who claims that Horne had wronged his sister The wounded man denies the charge of Williams, and says the assault was made upon him because he had employed an attorney to prosecute his assailant for attempted blackmail
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
4 Drummer Fatally Shot.

John I. Hoss, a we'll known drum mer, was shot and fatally wounded in difficulty at his home in Faulkner county. It seems that the shooting by Hoss of steer belonging to neighbor named Ingram lead to a difficulty be tween the two men, and in the scuffie Hoss' pistol was discharged, the ball passing through his head, causing death in a few hours
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
T aking An Inventory.

In compliance with an order of the United States court, the receiver of the Lott road, with corps of engineers. is busily engaged in taking an inventory of that property. An estimate will be made of the cost of completing the road to Benton and Mister Junction, which will be ordered done if necessary funds can be raised on receivers certificates
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Confessed His Guilt.

Charley Martin, colored. has con fessed to shooting into a negro excur- sion near Toltec on the night of May 22, wounding boy by the name of Har- ris. Martin had been put off the train in the morning for refusing to pay his fare, and shot into it through revenge. He is in iail at Pine Rlnff.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Crushed His Skull.

c. II. Fowler, white, was instantly killed at Van Buren by Boaz Jones. colored. Fowler's little boy and the negro's son engaged in a row and Mrs. Fowler, while separating them, was vic iously assaulted by the colored lads mother. Fowler came to his wifes as sistance, when Jones struck him ter rible blow with scantling, crushing his skull.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Flashel Too Big a Roll.

A special from Louisville, Ky, states that Hon. Jerry South, lieutenant gov ernor, in displaying large roll of the long green in a hotel lobby recently at that place, was suspected of being a counterfeiter, and an acquaintance with the police captain, who was immedi- ately summoned, was the only thing that saved him from spending night in the calaboOse.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
A New Industry.

Gov. Jones received letter from Hon. Joseph Wheeler, member of congress from Alabama, asking for copy of the report on the manganese of this state, in which he says: Ut is contended that a small duty on manganese would de- velop a new industry"
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
4 New Corporation.

The Melbourne Mining company has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The charter sets forth that the company will engage in mining, manufacture lumber and deal in real estate in the counties of Baxter, IZard and Marion.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Bank Raorranizah

The Boone County Bank, of Harrison, which closed it's doors few weeks ago has been reorganized with c. W. Zig Ter as president and J. L. Sims cashier. An assessment of 30 per cent. on the capital stock has been made, and all de- positors will be paid in full.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Sheriffs to Meet.

The State Sheriff's association will hold their annual convention in Little Rock July l5. One of the most i'm portant subjects to be considered is the Bertillion, or French system, of identi- flying criminals. The committee on a secret code for official correspondence will report an original cipher, which will be adopted.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Fatal Fight Between Farmers.

Felix Weisner and Monroe Evans, prominent Yell county farmers, were parties to fatal difficulty recently. Weisner objected to Evans keeping company with his daughter, and they quarreled over it. Afterwards they met at church, when the quarrel was re- newed, Weisner using his knife on his opponent with fatal effect.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

FORTUNE DE CoNrE, an artist, highly educated, once patronized by New York's aristocracy, erstwhile dean of the art department of the University of Southern California, and for the past six months an earnest worker in San Francisco, died on the 25th. Pa ralysis is given as the cause of death, but it is believed he was victim of starvation.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
Another Unfortunate.

The body of an unknown young white man was found on the railroad track two miles north of Russellville. No letters by which he could be identified were found, but it is supposed he was painter, as several brushes and some paints were found in a small grip.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

DoN FRANCISCO SILvELA, the leader of the dissident conservatives in Mad rid, has published manifesto demand ing the adoption by the Spanish gov ernment of an energetic attitude to- ward the United States in regard to (suba
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02
of the Blue and Grav.

The Association of the Blue and Gray composed of ex-Federals and ex-Con. federats, will hold their sixth annual reunion at Mammoth Spring, begin. ming August 16.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

THE proudest, strongest, swiftest foreign war vessel ill the great naval review off Spithead. on the 26th, was the American cruiser Brooklyn, flying the flag of Rear Admiral Miller.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

SIX and thirty-four hundredths inches of rain fell at Fort Scott Kas., on the 2ith, making the greatest pre- cipitation recorded tbere by the weather observer in many years.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

TIE training brig Sea Lark, con. corning whose safety anxiety had been expressed. reached Spithead, on the 2sth. to take part in the Jubilee naval review. The brig had been disabled in gale and had been detained by head winds
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

A DISPATCH from Athens. on the 27th, said The Turkish army in Epi- rus has occupied several positions over looking Agrapha, thus threatening the Greek retreat in the event of a resump- tion of hostilities. The Greek govern ment has decided to occupy Karpenisi with strong force.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

TROUBLE broke out at Fort Gibson, l. T.. on the 25th. where the Cherokee freedmen payments had just been re- sumed, and the Washington authori- ties were appealed to for assistance in averting further disorders.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

TWENTY THOUSAND soldiers have been taken to Spanish hospitals in Cuba, suffering from yellow fever Jr dysen- tery. The medical staff, onwhich there are 50 vacancies is almost hors du com bat. It is thought likely that the mum Der of sick this summer will be double that of last summer. N6f s,
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

ABOUT so,000 pounds of tea, arrived at San Francisco since the 1st of May, has not been allowed to be imported because it did not come up to the standard of quality established by the secretary of the treasury in April.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

Co., EDWARD D. BAKER, United States consul at Buenos Ayres, Argen- tine Republic, since 1874 was terribly injured there, on the 32d, in railroad wreck. The colonel lost his right arm and was otherwise badly injured He is a brother of Judge David II. Baker, of Cairo. and the late Judge Henry $. aBler, of Alton, Ill.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

ScHRApER, the divine healer, arrived in Lincoln, Neb., on the 2sth, and an nounced that that city would be his home for an indefinite period. He de- clared that Lincoln was destined to become remarkable, and that he would heal the ailments of 10000 people be- fore he left, if he ever did leave
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

PROF. HARPoRATH, of the Cordoba observatory in Lima, Peru. asserts that the moon is not satellite of the earth. but a planet
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

NJ. 0KASA, traffic manager of the Japanese government railway, has been sent to America by his govern ment to study the involved problem of freight and passenger traffic in all its branches, and he will spend some months in acquiring information on the subject.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

TIE weekly statement of the New York city associated banks, issued on the 26th, showed the following changes: Reserve, increase, SSAs. 200; loans, increase, s, l30, 500; specie, in crease, Ss5o,0 900; legal tender, increase, Si,6S9, 800; deposits, increase, S4, 565, , %; circulation, decrease, SI21, 500.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

THE Western Reserve university at Cleveland. O.. on ths 2Sd, conferred the degree of L.L. D. upon President Me Kinley.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

THE princess of Wales jubilee dinners to the poor of London, on the gath. were very successful. About 30. U00 denizens of the slums were sumptuous- The princess, accompanied by the prince of Wales, Princess Victoria of Wales and Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark, visited the principa, halls, at each of which they received an ovation.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

ON the 26th the associated banks of New York city held s49 2So. l5O in excess of the requirements of the 25 per cent rule.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

TIE most magnificent display of naval strength ever witnessed occurred of Spithead, on the 26th, the occasion being the grand naval review held in honor of the completion of the six tieth year of the reign of Queen Vie toria. The prince of Wales inspected about thirty miles of British warShips. besides fleet of foreign warships rep resenting every maritime nation of the world.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

THE Morning Star with its captain and crew of Christians, is ready to make another tour among the Cannibal islands in the South sea. The vessel will be manned by men who will preach the Gospel to the natives. Two young ladies will also go out as missionaries. They will na<e their future residence on some of the little islands, where they will continue their work for life.
The Forrest City times., 1897-07-02

ALICE LrNGARp. the actress, died in London on the 25th.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03
MOrtunry WcpOrt.

The official mortuary report OF the city
OF Houston for the week ending IL o'clocl
H., January .. 1897:
December 26-Nettic Washington, black
days marasmus Unquest) NJ. Garrett
black. AZ years; phthisis.
December 21--Lula Turner's infant, black
IA days; niarasmus Qnquest) Charles FL
lin white. Al years; marasmus.
December 2S-S. Burnett black, GO
years; pneumonia Sol Simmery. black
80 years; Bright's disease. Fannie Robins
black, rs years; hemorrhage. Eugenia
Bond. black, 81 years; phthisis.
December go. F. Hayward, black.
months; enteritis. Mrs. +, C. Burns, white
80 years gastritis. NJ. Brennan, Jr.. white
months: bronchitis.
December 30-Margie Garter, white, ~
years natural causes (nquest) Virginia
Weaver. black, q years phthisis. Mrs. +.
Renfro, white 81 years: seIility.
December 3l--Jcff y. Brown, white. IS
years typhoid malarial fever. Randolph
Baxter. white. 20 years phthisis.
January Francis Cranberry. white,
day: asphyxia dnquestD Mrs. f. Souther-
land white. 20 years: haonlatemesis. Mrs
l.. !. Turner, white. 81 years; senility.
January Mrs. Howard's infant; still
horn. Jerry Thomas. black. 100 years; Sc
nifty inquest) Mr.. Hoyt's child, white
years: tetanus. Minnie Kelsey. black, %
years; phthisis.
Death rate 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03
ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
ny the Ladies OF the Second Rnr,,,
Church.

Church.
The concert given by the ladies Of the
Second Baptist church at the Pythian hall
was grand success. The affair was un-
der the management Of Mrs. M. ]. Leyitop.
assisted by Miss Gertrude Saunders. Tho
chier attractions Of tho evening were the
taoleaux; First, 1.-THE Seasons" In which
twelve little girls and boys beautifully
represented the months Of the year; second,
The Reaper and the Flowers" In two
scenes, with Mrs Henry Buse az mother
or little Misses Phillips and Aubertin, and
MISS Euna Mobiles as angel; third, Moore =
Beauties" lovely scene. The graceful
pose of Miss Carrie Lev,on as Sleeping
beauty was worthy OF special mention
also Miss Jennie Stake as Lalla Rokh.
me other characters were beautifully rem
resented by Misses Lola Williams as "The
Nesper Hymn" Bessie Pruett as Even
ing star; Maggie Sullivan as "a Pensive
Ihoueht;' Jennie Davis as "a Grecian
Maid; Sallie Lee as Last Rose of Sum-
mer, and Emma Mobiles as Peri"
inc interesting programme was rendered
as follows:
instrumental duet ...............
...... .....M Misses Sullivan and Wiley
Vocal solo. selected. Miss Lavenia Jones
iaoieau ......................T The Months
Charade. Never Reckon Your Chickens
vocal duet, selected ............
...... Miss Carrie and Master Hecker
Vocal solo. selected ......Mr Cade
Iableau The Reaper and the Flowers
Violin Duet, 9Th Air Varie ..
............M Misses Williams and Wiley
Charade MIR. Smiths Day at Home
vocal SOLO ..............M Mr.. Whit I4atting
Recitation. selected. Miss Carrie Hecker
Mandolin solo, 1.-The Lost Chord"
.....-............M Mrs. 8. P. McGowen
Recitation. by request. THE College
Oil Can" ...,. Miss Maude pruett
Iablcau ................M oore's Beauties
Despite the unfaNorable weather and
other attractions in the ward large
crowd pronounced II very ENJOYABLE affair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03
The Police Pets.

e police department possess, among
freaks, two dogs. not bloodhounds.
fommon-every- day dogs. that fight ac-
hg to the latest prescribed rules OF
'ai athletics. A contest with them
IN lasts more than three or four blood
rounds and they never violate the reg
pms by foul or disgraceful deviation
'he conduct OF CAMS major Gold,
~ the pets. is as well educated to the
RS OF The fire department as truck
anu can tell when the big market bell
or an alarm and when 1t strikes the
\ ne Is active and particularly anxious
'eha every conflagration. large or
y Whiie his sparring partner, Jim (the
uog,' is OF retiring disposition, with
lhnciination to lay behind the stove
me weather Is cold, or lounge In the
the day. perchance, is the oppo-
Pahu Just so the three square meais
rheoming morning. noon. aud night,
worry OF his II the whole town
~ But that disposition does not In
IN with his scrapping 'procivities.
noogs are given their exercise n few
a's AFTER midnight, when the squads
XIV Jim and Gold are grabbed and
,eva'ec to a standing position, with
,Hepaws outstretched In truly pu-
attitude. simultaneously they DO
s,owi. apparently as sorocious as
ma ,hu showing their teeth and making
nolse as pair OF nlnetccnth cen-
kw rssers at long range. When they
Ut ,eetn that Is signal for let
bw,. .ney lock forepaws. increase their
an me round is at an end, then
"a Ny ana scamper off TO their cor
bw,t, ms is repeated four times, the dog
m, ,ne ioudest In the fourth round
r. Siared the winner. Then they 70