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The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
BRIEF MENTION.

Alarge stave factory is being erected at Philadelphia.
 The Pine Bluff calaboose was dam- aged to the extent of $l00 by fire.
 The new Catholic church at Fort Smith will be dedicated December 8.
 The general store of NJ. A. Baker at Dardanelle, burned on the goth inst.
 The cornerstone of the new Catholic church at Pocahontas was laid Novem- Der go.
 Wm. Levi, chief of police of Eureka Springs, died from hemorrhage of the lungs.
 The Presbyterian colored college at Philadelphia, with it's contents, was de- stroyed by fire.
 Jack Nichols, colored, and Fate Wat son, white, alleged horse thieves, were arrested near Pine Bluff.
 Over s1, 800 was collected for missions at the session of the state Baptist con-
 
 A Fayetteville firm is shipping per- simmons to Colorado, where fancy prices are paid for this fruit.
 Stockmen aud farmers in the vicinity of Bentonville have shipped large number of hogs to the markets this fail
 Bishop Morrison presided at the an nual conference of Southern Methodists held at Morrilton. Over 100 ministers were in attendance.
 Fano Ottoman, darky living near Pine Bluff, whipped his g. year old grand-child so severely that it died. Cotoman was arrested.
 Adam Ziegenheim, son of the mayor of St. Louis, died at Paragould last week. He was of a hunting party and was taken suddenly i'll. A Van Buren lady assaulted young man of that town the other day for winking at her on the street. Both parties were arrested and fined
 Gov. Jones has offered s100 reward for the arrest and conviction of James Roe, charged with the murder of Reese Pruitt in Pulaski county last April.
 The 4-year-old girl of John Bonville, colored, near Dardanelle, was burned to death during the parents absence frow home, the child having been left In q room alone. A resolution was adopted at the A. NJ. E. conference, in session at Wilmot. directing that the conference be di- vided, to be known as the south and central Arkansas
 Mord Roberts, who has filled the position of master mechanic of the Iron Mountain at Little Rock the past eight years, has been promoted to similar position for the entire Iron Mountain system, with headquarters 9. DeSoto, Mo
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

The fifty-ninth annual communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. NJ, of Ar kansas, held in Little Rock last week, was attended by over 600 delegates.
 During the past year dispensations were issued for four new lodges, as fol lows: Black Springs Lodge, at Black Springs, Montgomery county, M. w. Cox, W. NJ; Baty Lodge, at Baty, Ben- ton county; w. F. Lenard, w. M; Car den Bottom Lodge, at Lakeview, Yell county, J. w. Stone, ". M.; South Gate Lodge, at May, Garland county, J. NJ. Stephens, w. M.
 In regard to granting dispensations for new lodges, Grand Master Baker, in his report said: While 1 granted these dispensations for the formation of new lodges, I am loath to believe that it is for the best interest of Masonry, and would respectfully sub init to the representatives here assem- bled that your respective lodges ought to be very careful in recommending petitions for new lodges, for in my opinion it would be better to have fewer strong lodges than so many weak ones."
 The resolution introduced at the last session providing for biennial sessions of the order for the ensuing six years was adopted by vote of 249 to 95. The purpose of this change is to save
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Royal and Select Masters.

The resolution of the Grand Lodge. F. x A. M., to meet biennially for the next six years, does not apply to the Grand Chapters of Royal Arch Masons and Royal and Select Masters, and the Order of High Priesthood, each of which will continue to meet annually.
 The Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, elected the following officers:
 T. NJ Horsford, of Hazen, grand master; c. J. Kloch, grand conductor of the work; J. A. Henry, grand re- corder; Geo. Thornburg, grand chap lain; R. M. Smith, grand captain of the guard; s. D. Dodge. grand conductor of the council; J. M. Daggett, grand mar shal; J. w. Skidmore, grand steward: Ed Metcalf, grand sentinel.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Orier of High Priesthood.

The election of officers of the Order of High Priesthood resulted as follows:
 Sam W. Williams, grand president; G. A oannelly, grand vice-president; Rev. Wm. Paisley, grand chaplain; Chas hantorowicz, grand treasurer; J. A. Henry, grand recorder; R. J. Laughlin. grand master of ceremony; Fay Hemp stead, grand conductor; Geo. Thorn. ourgh, grand herald; T. M. Horsford grand steward.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Big s izure of Timber.

Timber Agent Schlierholz last week took charge of five carloads of black walnut logs at Brinkley, valued at s2,5oo. The logs were rafted from Batesville to Jacksonport and there loaded on the cars and billed for New Orleans The agent alleges that the timber was cut from government land, but this is denied by the shipper.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Killed By n Prisoner.

Henry White, colored, arrested by a posse deputized by Marshal Jones at Black Rock, while being taken to jail snatched a pistol from one of the men and began firing at them. Chas. Hale was instantly killed by the negro and C. H. Spades received bullet in the region of the heart. White escaped.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Arrival Of the Prcsident of Costa RIca,

New York, Nov. 23.-President Rafael Iglesias of Costa Rica. is a passenger on the Atlas Line Steam- ship Altai, which passed in at Sandy Hook at 3: 40 a. m. He comes here in search of health-at least that is the supposed object of his visit.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Promotions in the Second Regiment.

'VhOtipA7 'h sAA'' ,ttosAo AAe
 Gov Jones commissioned the follow ing officers in the Second Regiments:
 Second Lieutenant w. H. Sheridan, Company l, promoted to first lieuten- ant, vice Moorhead, resigned; First Ser geant J. J. Thomson, Company I, pro- noted to second lieutenant; Second Lieutenant John A King, Company l., promoted to first lieutenant Company G, vice c w. Hendricks, resigned; Ser geant James A. Swain, Company G, promoted to second lieutenant Con- papy l..
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Grand Chapter. R. A. M.

The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons' met in the Masonic Temple upon adjournment of the Grand Lodge. r. X. A. M. Aside from the election of officers. the business transacted was of secret nature
 Following officers were chosen: J.H. Kennedy. grand high priest; J. S. Wes-
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Holding Secret sessions.

Columbus, O., Nov. 23.-The second days session of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity was devoted to the consti- tional amendments and committee reports. The sessions are secret, and nothing is given out.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
A Well-Known Jockey Dead.

Atchison, Kas., Nov. 23.-Wash King, a jockey who has ridden on eastern and western tracks for the past sixteen years, is dead at his home here from the effects of a fall re- ceived while riding at Denver two years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
The Salvadoran Revolution.

New York. Nov. 23.-A dispatch to the Herald from Panama says: Late indicate that the revolt is more seri- ous than at first thought. It may in- volve all the five states in a general confiagraticn.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
The Toyo Kisen Kaisha.

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-According to W. B. Curtis, general manager and representative in San Francisco of the Toyo Risen Kaisha, or the Oriental Steamship G., who arrived here on the Coptic, the first steamer of the new line will arrive in this city about January 13.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Food for Starving Cubaps.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The commits sary department has dispatched the steamer Bratten, from Savannah, with TOO tons of provisions for the starving people of Cuba. The Bratten will leave portion of the cargo at Ha- vana, and then will sail to Matanzas and other points.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
The Allis Party.

Sterling Godfrey, one of the Allls gold-seeking party which left Little Rock for Alaska about one year ago, is home on visit. He reports that the remainer of the party are now in the Copper River country, and have no in. tention of giving up the search for the yellow metal.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Joint Heir to an Immense Fortune.

Kankakee, H., Nov. 23.-J. H. Schooley young painter employed in Kankakee factory, has received word that lis great grandfather, Peter Stiler. had died in Germany, leaving an estate worth $7,000,000, to which he is a joint heir.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Washington, Nov. 23.-Adjt.-Gen. Corbin received a cable message from Gen. Otis, at Manila, announcing the arrival of the transport Nigilancia with all well on board. This steam ship sailed from San Francisco Octo- bed 19.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Crushed His skull.

A man named Mcdonald was killed at Van Buren by a hotel proprietor named Aaron. Mcdonald was drunk and forcibly entered Aaron's room, when the latter struck him over the head with a billet of wood, crushing his skull.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Fowler Acquitted.

Chas. F. Fowler, charged with the embezzlement of funds of the Knights of Pythias state grand lodge while keeper of records and seal of that or. der, was acquitted at his second trial by jury in Pulaski circuit court, his first trial resulting in hung jury.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Iron Works Burned at Racine. Wis.

Racine, Wis, Nov. 23.-The plant of the Racine maleable and wrought iron works was destroyed by fire. Loss, Sl0O,OOO; insurance. S5O,OOO.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
George H. Hall. of St. Joseph, Mo-, Located
 in Mexico.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 23.-George H. Hall, the absconding collector of the county, who disappeared nearly three years ago, after shortage of several thousand dollars had been discovered, has been located in Mexico, where he is the owner of several rich mines.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Tayors Four.Year Terms.

Gov. Jones announces himself in favor of the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. He also favors the election of all state and county officers, with the exception of members of the legislature, every four years.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Freight Wreck.

Two freight trains collided on the "Pee Gee" near Jansen. Polk county. Engineer Vim. l.. Layton was seriously injured. Fireman s. J. Boyle badly bruised and Fireman W. r. Tamerpy slightly injured.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

The Baptist State Convention, held at Little Rock, adjourned November 21 after being in session four days. There were fully 800 messengers and visitors in attendance.
 Ex-Gov. Eagle was chosen president of the convention, and w. Theo. Smith secretary.
 As shown by the report of the com mittee on orphans home, the number of children cared for during the year was 2l, with one death. The amount col lected for the support of the home was e1 ,o62. 20 in cash, and $500 pledged.
 At the last state convention a resolu- tion was adopted, withdrawing support from the Southern Baptist Seminary at Louisville, Ky, on account of certain doctrines advocated by Rev. Whitsitt, president of the institution. Rev. Whit sett's resignation is now in the hands of the trustees of the.seminary, and the following, offered by Revs. A. H. Autry and J. H. Peav, was adopted as ex- pressive of the attitute of Arkansas Baptists in the matter:
 Whereas Dr. w H. whtsitt has offered his resignation as president of the Southern Bap- tist Seminary, at Louisville, Ky, to take effect in june, 1899; and,
 Whereas. It is the sense of this convention that pr. Whitsitt's resignation president should be accepted. thus severing his entire connection with the seminary: and.
 Whereas It is believed that his resignation was made in good faith. and will be so ac- cepted by the board of trustees; therefore, be it
 Resolved. That this convention will resume support of the seminary, both moral and finan- cial, as Q committee, whenever all obstacles thereto shall have been removed
 Resolutions condemning the whisky traffic were adopted.
 The report of the committee on for eign missions showed that sl ,5s1. 12 had been collected during the year.
 The executive board reported receipts of q, 2,607. 9s, expenditures $1, ,655. 14, leav- ing a balance on hand of s952.s4.
 The annual report of the trustees of Ouachita College was presented by Rev. A. c. McManaway. There have been enrolled as students of the college this session 166 young men, averaging in age 19}S years, and 156 young ladies, averaging in age 1611 years, in all s22, against 25s for the same session last year. The indebtedness of the college is about s7,000.
 Following is an abstract of the an nual statistical report, submitted by Rev. w. A. Clark, which was adopted by the conventions: Ordained ministers, s61: churches, 1,270; number baptized, 3,499; received by letter, 3,16s; restored, 626; dismissed by letter, 3,7ss; excluded, 1.so2; died, 70; total membership, 60, ,3ss; number of fSunday-schools. 319; scholars, s,sss; officers and teachers, 1925; sum collected for state missions, e1, ,201. 93; value of church property, $2s3, 4sO; total expenses, e72,O21.51; number associa- tions in the state, AS.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Some men snatch victory from defeat bu more snatch defeat from victc-y.-Chiss
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Our enemies point out our faults. else u might never improve sufficiently to ret,, our friends.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Less than one-half the things one hem are true.-Washington Ia.) Democrat
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

To Cure . Cold in On. Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Al druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. I.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
MASONIC GRAND BODIES.
Over Six Hundred Delegates Attend the Annual Meetings at
 Little Rock.
ROBERT N. SMITH ELECTED GRAND MASTER

sions For Six Years As a Measure of Economy Adopted-Number of Districts Reduced From Eighteen to Ten-sev- eral Oniccs Abolished -Onicers Elected.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Winter set in with Rheumatism. Set ou with St. Jacobs Oil and cure.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
THE MARKET REPORT.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2s.
Grain and Provisions.

St Patents. ss45Gs 50: other grades, 2s0QS35. Wheat-No. ? red, ostsNo n@.lc S9r9N9 g79527Sc mixed, .s @ Ssc Se timothy syuaiFle ssSg cry 20425; dairy, lSQ20. Eggs-Fresh. lSc i4ard-Prime steam, 4.S5c. Pork New mess, $500. Bacon-Clear ribs, 5lac. Wool-Choice tub washed. 24Q2s.
 Wheat Futures closed November.
 Gorn-Futures closed: November ,$2lkc n; December, 32Ac May, 33Ac
 Chicago Closing quotations: Wheat November, 6s1sc; December, ,es1sc: May ,671s eember. SS5sassasc; May. s4saS5c. oats December. 26ssc; May, 2eac. Pork-No- yember and December, ss.O0; January, s9.22h; May. 9.40. Lard-November and Decemher s5.ooqs, ,o21z January s5.lO; January, a7Oq472ls; May, Ns2lsq4 s5.
 Live Stock Market.
 St. ouis-Cattle-Fancy exports, s oo0 5.20; butchers, s4.25d4.s0; stockers, g. .753 4.co; cows and heifers, $2.oOQ43O. Hogs light, $Sl5Q3.35. Sheep-s2. 75Q4.0O lambs. $L0Q5.25.
 Chicago Hogs Light, S. 1893. 47k: mixed. s3. 20Q3.55. heavy. .$3. 20g3 57ls: rough. S.2rq3. 30. Cattle-Beeves, N 00qI5 50: cows ana heifers, S.75Qp4.6o; Texas steers, s2. .e54 tl5 westerns. ss.SoQ45o; .stockers and i.5e; westerns, s2So04.35: lambs, ss. 5ogp5 5o'
 Kansas City-Cattle-Na steers sa so Q5;25 Texas steers, $s15Q4 30: Texas COWS. sl2ou3.OO; native cows and heifers sl 5O6i 425; stockers and feeders, g 75Q4 40 Hogs itsa mhesvies, ts sS9s 45; packers, sssoas. %; CTS, sS.S0QS.35. Sheep-Lambs, s75Sl5' 'oo. nuttons. $S.25Q4.00.
 nnati-Hogs-Actiye at sa oo5ao AZ
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Annual Convention of Baptists Held Last Week in the Capital City
 Largely Attended.
EVENTS OF TIIEwEEk BRIEFLY cHaoxIcLED

Killed By Negro Prisoner-Big Seizure of Timber Fowler Acquitted-Cases Dis posed of in Federal Court = Young Bookkecper in Trouble-Jfems ef In- tercst to tho Reading Public.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

New York, Nov 23.-Money on cal, nom. finally at 2ie per cent; prime mercantile paper, S2a4la per cent, sterling exchange easy, With actual business in bankers' Dllis at 4s5u 4S5A for demand and at 4s2F1 4szA Tor % days. posted rates. 4SSQ 4S6is silver certificates, 601sQ6iiR: bar silver eVsSi Mexican dollars, 47ls Government bends Irregular and inactive
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Hot or cold, Neuralgia will come. UmS Jacobs Oil; it will go
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Live stock Market,
Cotton,
Financial.

Quotations for middling range as fol- Memphis, 5c.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11

The contract Tor the American coal
ing station at pago.pngo has been let
10 O san Francisco firm and the work
will soon be- begun.
Commander q. A. Bicknell has been
ordered TO command the Monocacy at
Woo Sung. China, relieving Commander
%. W. Farenholt, ordered home on
waiting orders.
Upon the departure OF troops from
pana, H., a change OF affairs is eN-
pected as the union miners are more
determined than ever that the negro
miners must 20.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11
Elect Roberts and Baskin and Majority
Of the Legislature.
Democratic Plurality Very Small Probably Less Than $500
Personal Largely the Cause Cannon Ticket Wins
In Weber Connty-Salt Lake County Straight
Democratic Result In Other Counties.

Salt Lake city. Utah, Nov. Re
turns from nearly all the counties In
the state show the election u Roberts
to congress and Basl,in 10 the supreme
bench. by majoritics exceeding $500.
There were many surprises In various
parts Of the state aud the Democratic
majority is much less than was counted
upon boy the Democratic leaders
The Legislature Is Democratic by Il
majority ~ two a. one. The ropulists
have one member s. $ smith Of Weber.
the Republicans twenty aud the Demo
Gratis forty. Seven ~ the latter are
holdovcr senators the Democrats elect.
ing the other thirty.three at this elcc.
ton.
Cache county. which hasalways been
Democratic stronghold. elected a
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11
TIE CUBAN ASSEMBLY.
Has nern Formally Organized aud WIN
send u Committee 90 Washington.

Has nern Formally Organized aud WIN
send u Committee 10 Washington,
Santa Cruz, Cuba. Nov. 1.-The ca.
ban assembly was called To order by
General Calixto Garcia, temporary
chairman. Credentials Of deputies
were examined and vote taken for
permanent, officers, with the following
result. Domingo Mendcz Cnpote, pres
ideut Fernando Freyrc de Andradc,
vice president; Manuel NJ. Coronado
and Or. poriirio Valiente, secretaries.
General Lacrct created ripple OF
excitement by presenting motion to
courtmartinl General CallXto Garcia,
hut II was rejected. The assembly is
not courtmnrtiul, hut has met TO deal
with the grave problems which con
front the Cuban people today The
assembly is in accord with the United
States and committee will be sent
from here to consult with the Ameri'
can government regarding the future
Of Cuba
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11
lnri.lntnrn hernnh donbL

legislature beyond doubt
Rich county elected the Democratic
ticket by majority Of about twenty.
This Is substantially the same major
ity a. Ia i-16.
san Pete elected the entire Rrpub-
iican ticket. giving EIdredge and
Zane the largest majorities they re
ccived in the state. This was one Of
the surprises. as the Democrats had
anticipated large majority. The
county ticket received majorities rang
ing from goo to 900.
San Juan Is conceded to the Repub-
Leans but inaloritics are not given.
SEWER county is somewhat miNed'
according ~ the best information ob.
tainablc. II. H. GREENWOOD. Democrat
for the Legislature. Is elected over
/ clark by over 100 Eldredgc has .iol
votes Roberts, 1865. Iauc beats Has.
kin by tGi the vote being Zane, i.i6dt
. Ha,l,in. .Oog. Democrats carry part
of county ticket. but lose slightly 10
. the county.
summit county gave Eldredge q
majority Of 80 elceting the Republican
candidate Tor the legislature.
salt Lake county Is Democratic. ma
iorIiics ranging from 1900 To 1000
There was a heavy scratched vote
results In some ~ the districts moi
being announced until late In Tia,
afternoon. \ large percentage Of III,
Gentle vote remained away from th'
polls.
Utah county elected the entire Dem
ucratic ticket. giving the state ticket
majority ~ about 900. The county
ticket was elected by slightly smaller
maioritic,.
There are no returns from uintal
county, but IL Is conceded ,o be Demo
crotic
Washington county IN Democratic b'
two Ia one. polling good vote.
Wn,atch county elected the cntir
Democratic ticket by majurities rang
ing FROM 300 mp
Weber county reports the election 81
ihc Cannon legislative ticket, the Re-
publican, clccting the entire county
ticket by q majority Of about 200
The Cannon legislative ticket had
plurality Of about 500
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11

ers; balance Of county ticket conceded
10 Republicans
The Republican, elected their lcgis
latiye ticket IN Cache county By ma.
iorities OF $50. except Mrs. IIcndrick-
son, who was defeated Wy A. J. Fsrr
by majority ofsil Roberts received
a.i1ii Eldredgc l,sii, liaskln, etip.
Zane, g3iii Robert, majority. goo.
llaskln's majority ii,.
Carbon county elected a lcpublican
senator aud nearly an the county
ticket The Republican state ticket
wa. slightly Ia The lead ,u far as rc
ported.
Davi, county r,roied the straight
legislative aud county ticket by ma
joritics hpproNimating 200. Loca
causes resulted In o. gain for the Re.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11

majority Of the Republican Legislative
and county ticket although Roberts
aud liasl,in carried the county.
Tho Cannon legislative ticket was
elected In Weber county, the Rcpuhli-
cans clccting the county ticket
Thcrr was much scratching ON all
tickets. II appearing at present that
both judiciary candidates outran their
congressional ~ om.nccs
The vote throughout the state wa,
very light In thi, city not more than
two.thirds of the regular vote was
pollcd A surprising feature Is that
the gentile- remained away from the
polls. refusing 10 vote Tor either party.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-11-11

huhlicnn.,
Emery county In Republican by a
small majority
both Grand and Garfield coun,ic, are
reported to have elected the gcpuhii.
can ticket hut NO figure, ARE obtain
able.
juab county elected the Democratic
candidate Tor the legislature aud prob.
ably all the county ticket, as well q,
giving the state ticket a small majority.
Kane went Republican by small ma.
iuritics
Willard county gave Roberts O. Very
small majority, according To partial