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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-07-23

'u- baby has been continually trout-
led with collie and cholera infAntum
since his birsl, and al that we could
do tor him did not seem % give more
than temporary relief until we tried
Chamberlain's Cohc, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy. SInce giving that REM
eiv be has not been troubled. We want
TO give YOU this testimonial as an evil
dence OF our gratitude. not that you
need it 10 advertise your meritorious
remeGy.-G. NJ Law, keckuk. Iowa.
For sale by Leonard Henley.
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II have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al-
ways with good results. says Mr. w. B
Cooper. of EI Rio, Cal "Far sm,ll
children we en3 it especially Elective.
For sale by Leonard Henlev.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-07-23
LINES OF LOCAL INTEREST.

- Mr.. W. a. Bozarth was in Newport
News yesterday.
Thousands of persons have been cured
Of piles by using DcWitt witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals promptly and cures ec-
zcma and skim diseases. Il gives nm
mediate rclef-Leonard Henley
Mr. r. Z. BadKins is building cot
tage in the West End.
Bob Moore. of Lafayette Ind. says
that for constipation be has found De-
Witt Little Early Riscrs to he perfect.
They never grippe Try them for liver
and stomach troubles Leo Henley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray Taylor are the
guests OF Mr., W II. r. MorccocK
Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly one Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results When
taken carly prevents consumption. and
iu ia'er stages IL furnishes prompt re-
liei Leonard Henley
Mcssrs. B. ID. Pcachy and Arthur
Deumcad returned yesterday from Nir-
rlnia Beach. Mr. Deumead viii return
T 90 the Beach this evening.
+. G.. Blanks. ct Lewisvillc, Texas
writes thar one box of Witch Hazel
1 Salvc was worth $50. Co him. ]. cured
his piles Of ten years standing lie ad-
( yis,s Others To- Try it. 1t also cures &C.
lcma. skin diseases and obstinate sores
-Loouard Henley.
The Hospital Board was IN session
f Thursday. Contracts were awarded iot
supplying the institution tor tac next
QUAR- er and other routine business at-
tended to.
sick headache. biniousncss. c'nsti
patton and all liver and omach tounl'
can 5o quickly cured by using those ia
nous little pills known as Dewitt
Little. Early Risers. They are pleasan
) 20 taNe and never gripc - ..eo. Henley
Tie City Council viii meet mex
B Tuesday atG O'CLOCK to elect ID C.erN
, and Keeper Of the Cemetery, ana ap
point new committees. This Viii iA
FIRST regular meeting Of thc new Council
The editor ofthe Evans City. Pa.
Globe writes. lone Minute Coug.
Cure is rightly uamed Il cured m
children when all other remedies failed
i II ctres courh-. colds and al t.rOA
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-07-23
chesapeake x Ohio Railway.

tscHEDULE y EFFscr JUNE 26. 1857
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
FORREST CITY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON JUNE "a 1885,

ssnal. and that or representatives In congress
and the senate sf the United States be re-
luested to favor the construction OF this great
enterprise. and that the ownership be forever
In the control OF the United States Of America
The following from the committee on
resolutions was adopted:
Whereas. During the administration Of state
afairs by the democratic partyfor the last tive
years. the same has been conducted with econ
omy and strict regard to the rights OF indi-
viduals and with fairness and justice: there
fore be 1t
Resolved. Thatwe endorse and commend the
same.
The same committee reported maj jor-
ity and minority resolutions on the
question of primary elections. The
majority resolution, which was adopted,
was as follows:
Resolved. That the state central committee
appointed by this convention be, and they are
hereby instructed in preparing the call for any
future state convention. to hx uniform day
for the holding OF county conventions or prlm.
AIRY elections for state officers. leaving to the
several counties to decide. through their re-
spective central committees. the manner Of
choosing and instructing delegates to the state
convention rs they may deem best; and
be nominated by majority vote Of the dele
gated state convention
The following was also submitted
and adopted:
Whereas. There seems to be want Of uni
formity as to the qualifications Of electors ~
the county primaries and conventions held In
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

The committee on platform and reso-
lutions submitted the following plat
form, which was adopted:
The democratic party OF Arkansas. In con-
vention assembled. renews it's allegiance 70 the
time honored principles OF the party
We endorse the national platform OF the
democratic party adopted at Chicago. in it's
national convention OF 1895, and reaffirm the
principles therein enuneiated.
We recognize the Monroe doctrine as q car
dinal tenet OF the democratic party and part
OF the public policy OF the national govern
ment and favor its strict observance
Regarding that the war now being waged by
the United States against Spain Is for the pur-
pose OF maintaining the national honor, and to
assist an oppressed people struggling for iib-
erty. we note with pride the promptness with
which all sections OF our common country have
responded to the call for men and means for its
prosecution and pledge the democratic party
OF Arkansas TO an endorsement Of all necessary
measures to bring II to successful. speedy
and triumphant conclusion
Believing that the resources and taxing
power OF the United States are suficient to
defray the expenses of the successful prosecu-
tion OF the war, we are opposed to the issuance
of interest-bearing bonds for that purpose at
the present time
We are In favor OF the United States govern
ment constructing the Nicaragua canal. and
that 1t shall own, control and manage the
same
We favor the creation OF railroad commis-
sion to supervise and regulate the operation Of
railroads within the limits OF the state and
recommend the democratic voters to support
at the September election Amendment No. to
the constitution.
We favor the improvement OF the public
highways OF the state and the adoption of
Amendment No 10 the constitution.
Regarding with pride and satisfaction the
successful development OF our public school
system. we pledge the democratic party TO its
perpetual support and maintenance.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

and Hugh Cory, of Miller county, sec
retary, and on motion the temporary
organization was made permanent.
The usual committees were appointed
and an adjournment was taken until Q
o'clock
Upon reassembling at o'clock, the
chairman announced the result in the
primaries, showing that Hon. T. +.
Little for treasurer, and Col. j. w. Col
quit, for land commissioner, had re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast.
The candidates for governor, auditor
and secretary of state being without
opposition, were declared the party
| nominees.
Then came the contest for the nomi-
nation for attorney-general, and aside
from the nominating speeches, but little
time was consumed in naming the man,
Hon. jeff Davis, of Pope, receiving the
requisite number of votes on the first
ballot The vote was as follows: Davis
229; Baker. 104; Hicks, 102; Watson. 30.
Numbervotes required to nominate. 22s.
1t required the second ballot to settle
the contest for commissioner of agri-
culture, bur Judge Hill, of Washington
| county. was the choice of the conven-
| ton.
On the first lot Hill received 219
votes, Wadswortn 1913, Smith So and
| Arnett so.
The second ballot resulted as follows:
Hill, 23719; Wadsworth, 1853; Smith, 81;
Arnett, 33.
After a recess, the convention met at
o'clock, the first business being the
report of the committee on selection of
state central committee, as follows:
| At Large-Carroll Armstrong, OF Conway.
chairman, and Gray Carroll. of Pulaski. sec
retary.
| Congressional Districts-First, Emmett Rog-
| ers, of Craighead: Second, w. s. Amis. of
| Cleveland: Third. o. b Gordan. OF Nevada:
| Fourth. Isaac c. Hart. OF Yell: Fifth. Frank
Pace, OF Boone; Sixth. NJ J. Manning, Of Mon
| roe.
Judicial Districts-First, ]. c. Rembert. of
| Phillips; Second. O. N, Killough, Of Cross;
| Third. II. S. Coleman. Independence; Fourth.
| f. o. Butt, OF Carroll; Fifth, f. A. Darr OF
| Pope: Sixth, J. w. House. of Pulaski; Seventh.
j. L. Wadlev. OF Garland: Eighth. j. C. Jones.
of Hempstead Ninth. Henry Glitsch. OF Polk;
| Tenth. Abner Games, of Chieot; Eleventh W.
| f. Coleman, OF Jefferson; Twelfth. Dan. Horr.
| OF Scott Thirteenth; II. c. Stewart, Union:
| Fourteenth, j. NJ Shinn, of Newton; Fifteenth
| p. ID. Scott. Of Crawford; Sixteenth, Sam III.
Davidson. of Sharp; Seventeenth, ]. A. Glib
son, OF Arkansas
Mr.. Sengel, of Sebastian, offered the
following, which was adopted:
Whereas Tie building of the Nicaragua
| eanal would be Of incalculable benefit TO the
United States OF America. and especially 10
| the entire south and west. both in times OF
| pea ee and war; therefore, be Ii
Resolved. That the state democratic eonven-
sion endorse the building ana ownership Of tbs
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

the various counties; and
Whereas, Uniformity Of qualifications il de-
sirable and would be beneficial 70 the interests
OF the party. this convention recommend
strict observance OF party lines
Second That we recommend that, to entltle
any one 10 vote at democratic county con-
vention or primary. he shall be q qualified
eiector under the law, at the ensuing general
election. and known democrat In county,
state and national politics. and satisfy the
judges that he. In good faith, intends there
after to support the platform and nominees OF
the democratic party.
The convention endorsed the leader
ship OF Hon. w. j. Bryan, and after
being in session less than twelve hours,
adjourned sine die.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

Mr.. Broadacre is distinguished
ngriculturist and breeder of cattle and
pigs. Among other things. he, some
time ago, introduced a few specimens
of white and black pigs, of small size,
easily fattened, and of very delicate
flesh. The reputation of these inter-
esting quadrupeds spread far and wide,
and Mr.. Broadacre daily received let
ters from the neighboring farmers
with regard to them. A short time ago
one OF his greatest admirers wrote to
him as follows:
Respected Sir: went yesterday to
the cattle show at MI found there
was great variety of beasts, and was
astonished at not seeing You there.
Golden Days.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

A sunday-school superintendent at
the close of an address ON the creation,
which he was sure he had kept within
the comprehension of the least intelli-
gent of the scholars, smilingly invited
questions. tiny boy, with white,
eager face and large brow, at once held
up his hand. Please, sir, why was
Adam never baby?" The superin-
tendent coughed in some doubt as to
what answer to give, but little girl
of nine, the eldest of several brothers
and sisters, came promptly to his aid.
"Please SIR she said. smartly. there
WAS nobody To nuss himI"--Tit- BitA
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Made n Few Changes.

The board of trustees of the State
University elected Mark Valentine, of
Little Rock, dean of the law depart
ment. The following changes were
made in the faculty by the board: DIR.
Earnest Bynum, Of Chicago, professor
Of English and modern languages, vice
Prof. Willis; DR.. c. Houghton, superin-
tendent of mechanic arts and professor
OF engineering, vice Prof. Peek; Miss
H. B. Davies, associate professor of
English and modern languages, vice
Miss Ida Pace, resigned. Lieut.. Frank
w. Ellis was recommended to the war
department for appointment as instruc-
tor of military science and tactics.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

The biennial democratic state con-
vention met in the Capital theatre at
Little Rock promptlyat IL o'clock June
81, and speedily transacted the business
that came before it, there being no
prolonged contests between the candi-
dates. and few differences as to plat
form and principles.
Secretary Carroll. of the state COM
mittee, called the roll of counties, and
all answered present.
Hon. James p. Clarke was unani-
mously chosen temporary chairman,
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

The following Arkansans have been
appointed second lieutenants in the
regular army: Carroll f. Armistead,
honor graduate, Arkansas Industrial
University, class 1898; William Howell,
private, Company c, Goth United States
infantry. Lieut.. Armistead is captain
OF Company d, lst Arkansas volunteers,
OF Fort Smith.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Railroad Sale Again Postponed.

The sale of the Little Rock & Mem
PMS railroad, under a decree of the
FEDERAL court, scheduled to take place
June Fl at Little ock, was again post
poned. Judge Waters, the special mas
yer IN the foreclosure proceedings, re-
eelved notice from the bondholders
ordering postponement until October.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Caused BY a Cigarette.

A powder explosion occurred at For
rest City and a negro and the terrible
cigarette were the cause. Three people
were injured and windows in the build
ing shattered to pieces. The victims
were Robert Rollwage, badly powder
burned; Joe Sanders, flesh and bones
laeerated, and the negro, burned all
over the face and will likely loose both
eyes
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Christian Endeavorers.

Special arrangements have been made
on the railroads to accommodate those
who expect to attend the seventeenth
annual international Young Peoples
society of Christian Endeavor conven-
son at Nashville, Tenn, July to IL.
Lndeavorers and friends will meet at
Little Rock and leave in a special car
July ).
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Result of n brothers, Quarrel.

Ransom and William Kelly, brothers,
engaged in an alteration near Center
foint over partnership crop, and Will
IAN killed his brother by striking him
hard blow over the head with base
oali bat. The murderer was arrested,
and committed suicide in Jail by hang
ing himself with the bunk chain and
his suspenders.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
The Only Chance,

Gov. Jones has issued his proclama-
tion for the enlistment of volunteers to
fill out the first and second regiments
now at Chickamauga. There is no op-
portunity now for the enlistment of
organized companies, and from infor-
nation received from the war depart
ment it is not probable that there will
be such an opportunity again. The
only opportunity to enter the service,
therefore, is to enlist with one of the
two regiments already in service.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

Walter Cowan, son of County Judge
Cowan, of st. Francis county, had
difficulty with two negroes near Luna
in which one of the darkies was in
stantly killed and the other received
wounds from which he cannot recover
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
s. A. & i. +. Railway.

Judge John A. Williams, of the Fed
erai court, has ordered decree of sale
oi the Southwest Arkansas & Indian
territory railway, of which j. A. Wood
son is receiver. No bid for less than
<lio,ooo will be considered. The date
oi sale has not yet been named.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Young Patriots.

Young America is patriotic and Ar
kansas is to the front with its quota as
the following clipping will show from
Chickamauga: Willis Clark, l3-year-
old boy, turned up at thes regimental
hospital of the Second Arkansas with
pneumonia. This led to the discovery
by the officers of the regiment that five
boys, between the ages of IL and
IA years, had run away from their
homes and were being fed and cared
for by the enlisted men. They were
sent bacl. to their homes"
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24

Louis Turner, colored, was arrested d
al Zine Bluff on the charge of rape
upon the person of a young negro girl
oy the name of benson, the crime hav.
ing been committed in Brady county
about four years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
Alarm Given BY n Horse

Through an alarm given by horse
q disastrous fire in the business center
of Little Rock was prevented Across
the alley from Ellenbogen's shoe store
is livery stable. About an hour after
the store had been closed for the night
the attention Of an attache of the sta ble
was attracted by the neighing of one
Of the horses. and an investigation
showed that smoke was issuing from
the building across the alley. An alarm
was Immediately given and the fire was
extinguished before any great damage
was done.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Jeff Davis Nominate For Attorney
General on the First
Ballot.
HILL WILL SUCCEED COL. WNcennellER.

Platform Reanirms the Declarations of
the Chicago Convention and Hon. W.
j. Bryan Endorsed-in Favor of Uncle
same Immediately Constructing the
Nicaragua Canal.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
WHY?

Why isn't kissing the wrong girl =
blunderbuss?
Why isn't an insane ball-tosser a
cracked pitcher?
Why not term the generals chart a
drawn battle?
Why can't baby shed enough tears
to drown its noise?
Why shouldn't people who wear paste
Jewels be stuck up?
Why are SO few people content with
their own condition?
Why isn't the engagement ring a
questionable result?
Why does the average spinster know
so much about rearing children?
Why don't they use brooms instead OF
telescopes in sweeping the horizon?
Why are so many men anxious to
work when sick and anxious to avoid It
when well?-Chicago Daily News.
1t Is not a common thing, fortunately.
to read of queen being upset into a
lake by her coachman. This appears.
however. to have recently been the fate
of the queen CT the Belgians. Her
majesty was extricated without hav-
Ing sustained any injury.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS
Youthful Patriots With Arkansas
Regiments Sent Home to
Their Paren's.
RAILROADS TO Be SOLD BYoRDER OF COURT

Disastrous Fire Prevented by Horses
sagacity = Changes in Faculty of the
state gniversity-The Deadly Cigarette
Gets in It's Work.-ltems of Interest
Cleaned From Our Exchanges.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-24
WHAT THE LAW CALLS FOR.

summary Of the Schedules for the Raie-
Ing of the War Revenue Now In
Eject and to be Levied.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-10-28
Thursday, October 20

Rev. Mr.. Youtzy OF Fremont has de-
rided TO enter evangelical work and
has resigned as pastor OF the Christian
church.
IL Is feared that the reported failure
Of the First National bank of Neigh
will prove more serious than was at
first thought II is hoped that the
depositors will be paid in full, but 1t
is by no means certain from all the in
formation that can be obtained.
Frank Galbrath OF Omaha, cx-col-
lector OF internal revenue, who had
his right arm crushed by falling under
q train ut Columbus, IL resting easily.
IL was found that amputation was
necessary in order to relieve the pain,
and the arm was taken of at tho ell
bow.
Frank Raw Inns, proprietor OF n liv.
cry stable on South Thirteenth street,
Lincoln, notified the police that two
women came IN his stable Sunday Mt.
crnoon and hired a horse and carriage,
saying that they wanted To drive &c
Bennett. They said they would re
turn the horse and carriage the mex
day. Without asking their names the
stable keeper let them have the rif
and tho couple drove away. They have
net yet returned, and Rawlins thinks
they have stolen tho outfit.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-10-28
NEWS OF NEBRASKA
suCCiNCT SUMMARY OF A
WEEKS EVENTS
uess Important happenings cf the rsst
seven Dsys Br,eay Mcufionod--A For
sssss ~ the state Covered A Thorough
aesasue Of Nebraska Nova
wednesday. October ~.

Dorr Brainard Of Tamora accident
ally shot q ball from n target rifle
throught his foot. The wound Is not
dangerous.
The Burlington reports the storm
much the same over it's entire system.
Trains were unusually delayed by tho
bad weather aud heavy traffic and
double headers" on all roads were the
rule.
An address given by Chancellor Nc
Lean ut the annual meeting of the
Nebraska state teachers association
has just come out in pamphlet form.
The address was printed ut the request
Of the board Of regents. The subject
Of the address Is ""Thc Next Stage in
the Educational Development CT Ne
braska."
A man rushed into ~Polwosky's store,
1870 o street, Lincoln. yesterday af-
tcrnoon, grabbed u box OF gold spec
taclcs valued at si4. and rushed out
again without 10 much as saying
Good day. ''Thank you, "or anything
else 70 the young lady clerk. who was
In the store nj the time. The police
were notified Of the theft.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-10-28
Tuesday. October 2H.

General Correa, Spanish minister of
war, has resigned.
Hobson reached Boston yesterday on
his way to Philadelphia to attend tho
peace jubilee.
Rear Admiral Schley sends word
from Porto Rico that evacuation is now
complete.
The result of the race war near Harp.
crsville, Miss, SO far Is eleven dead
negroes and n white man.
France and England have come to q
sober second thought and concessions
of n mutual character are likely.
The striking miners at Pana, H.,
are buoyant with hope. Affairs are
taking q turn favorable to them.
John Anderson, q Swede l wing In
Marshall township, near AusIin, Mimi,
murdered his wife during a quarrel.
The authorities at Vienna are talk.
extraordinarily drastic measures to
prevent the spread Of the bubonic
plague.
The Third Nebraska regiment has
gone to Savannah. Col. Bryan is at
tho DeSoto hotel in Savannah, i'll with
a mild type Of fever.
Major-General Merritt and Miss
laura Williams of Chicago were mar.
ried In the brides apartments at the
Savoy hotel, London, England.
The United States Supreme court has
decided the joint traffic association
railroad cas- In favor of the United
States. The court declares the associ-
alton Is . trust
The decision Of the superior judges
OF California In the Mrs. Botkin habe-
rs corpus cas- Is that she cannot be
taken to Delaware to be tried for MUIR
der. IL Is even doubted IL she can be
tried for the crimo OF sending poisoned
candy to the Cummings.
Leslie Carnett, aged twelve years,
while caring for q broncho, was kicked
by the animal and his leg was broken
near the hip. The break is a bad one.
ii. o. Beatty, secretary OF tho Oma-
ha Business Mems association, Is send
i5g out notices OF n meeting held in
Omaha ut which which representatives
OF different retail associations of the
state were In attendance when matters
were discussed pertaining to an organ-
lied effort Mt the next session OF tho
Legislature against department stores
and catalogue houses. Representa-
tives from many retailers associations
were present.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-10-28
Saturday. October ea.

Adjutant General Barry has been
appointed paymaster Ivy Governor Hol-
comb, and has been instructed to pay
tho members Of the national guard
who were rejected by the United States
0~ustering officers.
Il. u. Olliput. q Denver capitalist,
has been communicating with both
tho county and city officials Of Colum.
bus regarding tho locating of works
for the manufacture Of iron bridges.
Although no definite arrangements
have yet been made 1t Is believed that
with proper encouragement they may
be Induced 10 locate there.
The corrected list Of members Of the
arst regiment who have died at Ma
nila has been made ont by General
Barry, and Is az nearly complete as in
Information at hand will allow. Be-
sides W. p. Lewis the mortality has
boeu as follows: William j. Evans
mot vans). con pany c. beatrice; Ra-
phael @. Maher mot Royce Maher)
company =; Ckrrsrine Anderson, Val
Mayne), Espout hen sJkner mot Iior-
acc q, pEfaark, wkpany 4; II. b.
wiikinAchSe. Th; John Black.
eomp1 Neb.' Appes Millerton, Pa;
y; sse' ssSs' %