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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

full draped folds. The fullness was ell
gathered up to the left side where the vel
vet was arranged in a high bow
rough tweed gown was of a dull
shade of terra Gotta shot with black. The
skirt was made with a broad facing at the
bottom that was stitched to a narrow
band Of light terra Gotta cloth. This band
was almost hidden with narrow bias folds
of MORE.
The corsage was a sort of blouse with
short close-ftting basques. 1t had a
front of the pale terra Gotta cloth that
was covered with three box-plaits. The
two narrow side box-plaits were trimmed
with large fiat gold buttons Between
the plaits showed strips of the lighter ter
ra cotto cloth that were covered with mar
row bias folds of black MORE.
The high scarf collar was of black MORE
with the pointed ends drawn through a
square gilt buckle. Over the close-fittino
sleeves extended square epaulettes OF the
tweed edged with the pale terra-cotta cloth
that was trimmed with MORE folds. The
bottom of the sleeves was finished with
fiaring cuffs of the tweed similarly trim
med.
Rather youthful gown was built of
stone-colored cloth. and was trimmed In
the most striking way with narrow black
braid. The skirt fitted close over the bins
and the slight bit of fullness there was
at the back was disposed of in two small
underlapping plaits. The braid was ar
ranged in rows of five. 1t came from the
back of the skirt and crossed at the front
to form point. A second trimming of
fiVe rows was placed below this and took
the same general form
The corsage was a blouse Of the stone
colOred cloth that opened i'm an Invisible
way at the left shoulder and under-arm
seam. 1t was trimmed with the blaclr
braid that A..
the corsage. The braid trimmed the front
of the skirt so that it gave the effect Of
being continued from the corsage in i'm
broken lines. The high straight collar
was mounted by tiny haring collar of
black MORE. 1t was trimmed around with
bands of the braid The narrow girdle
was OF black velvet. The sleeves were
perfectly plain with only a suspicion of
fullness at the top.
A tailor gown that boosted a pretty
striking color note was made Of sage-ereen
cloth, shot, with petunia. The skirt was
made with narrow panel of green ben
galine at the left side, strapped across With
heavy military frogs.
The corsage was a blouse Of the shot
green cloth, opening over a vest Of green
bengalne. On each side of the vest the
cloth was laid In two broad box-plaits
that were piped with petunia satin. The
frogs came from the under arm seams
and, crossing over, fastened on either side
Of the vest. At the front the corsage
bloused a trifie over the narrow ceinture
Of green bengaline. The toque to be worn
with this gown was a tiny affair Of green
velvet built to crown the high pompadour.
IT was trimmed with full choux OF petunla
satin IN divers shades
Particular attention is to be paid to skirt
trimmings this year. and the old plain
skirt Will soon be a novelty. The popular
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

The corsage was a blouse that fastened
over to the right side. The front was laid
in four rows of broad tucks that were held
with cut steel buttons. Just at the right
edge of the corsage. where it fastened the
fullness in the tucks was allowed to flare
to give pretty graceful finish. AT the
back the corsage was perfectly plain From
under the narrow patent-leather belt came
short basques pleated full into pigeon
tails. Ornamenung the front OF the belt
were two square-cut steel buckles. The
collar was a high, straight affair. covered
with folds of the cloth. There was but
the slightest suspicion of fullness at the
top of the long close-fitting sleeves.
The chic little toque that was worn
with this toilet was made of three shades
of turquoise velvet, none of them very in
tense, that harmonized beautifully in the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
MOzLEY's LEMON ELIXIR.
A PLEASANT LEMON DRINK.

DR.. II. Mozley's Lemon Elixir Is pre-
pared from the fresh juice Of Lemons
combined with other vegetable liver tones,
cathartics, aromatic stimulants and blood
purifiers Sold by druggists. SOC and 81 0C
bottles
For billousness and constipation.
For indigestion and foul stomach.
For sick and nervous headache.
For palpitation and irregular action OF
the heart take Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness and nervousness
For loss of appetite and debility.
For fevers, malaria and chills, take
Lemon Ellxir
Ladies, for natural and thorough Or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
Fifty cents and 81 bottles a druggists.
Prepared only by DR.. II. Motley, Allan
ia, Ga.
Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of
the above named diseases, all of which
arise from a torpid and diseased liver.
stomach or kidneys.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
THE MORNING NEWS SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 90 1898.

trimming will be braid, preferably narrow,
put on in fancy designs.
An ever-pretty braided pattern is in
points made by three rows of the braid, or
az most four, each point finished with a
bow or other ornamentation, often piece
of jet set above the point like a crown,
making 1t sharper and more finished. The
most fanciful braided designs are seen.
The tailor-made gown is quite robbed
of its severity by the little waist ripple
which forms so often a part blouse, and
by the fancifulness of the braided pat
tern.
The long neglected panel has also been
revived and you see panels in every shape
and design. A piece Of contrasting goods
terra Gotta under blue--is set in the side
Of the skirt and closely strapped with
braid or bands OF elk.
Two colors appear in most of the tot
lettes of spring. Nina Goodwin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
ELECTRICAL SHOCKS.
A Victim Tells How Live Wire
Hurts When Tackled.

From the st. Louis Post-Dispatch-
Imagine a million redhot needles being
thrust into your body; an invisible power
pulling at your arm as though to tear you
limb from limb. Add to this a dazzling
light that comes from no place in partic-
ular, but fairly blinds you, and the sick
ening odor of your own flesh as it sizzIes
and burns Imagine all this and you may
have some idea of how felt when 1 was
imprisoned by live wires"
This is the way Chester shew describes
his feelings when he thought he was be-
ing electrocuted while working on a tele-
graph pole, forty feet high, at Eastern and
Taylor avenues.
shew had recovered, and while sitting
on a log at the river bank at the rear of
his home, No. 5,9l6 South Broadway, he
talked to a reporter Of his experience. He
is Is years old, smooth-faced and boyish-
looking. He is a painter and for several
years has worked for James Sullivan,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

blue are all very much in evidence, espe-
cially the gray blues and stone blues.
One Of the prettiest gowns shown me
was Of Palsy blue cloth, a new shade
of deep turquoise blue. Il was a going
away gown" for young American bride.
The skirt fitted close over the hips. with
the fullness carried to the back in two
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
The Revival OF terra Gotta,
And With 1t Comes the Shades of Blue and
Stone Gray.
Gown.
Spring in A CoIors

Paris, Feb. 1O.-Just now all of the
tauors are exhibiting lot of new mod
els that are exceedingly smart, though
unusually simple. They are designed es-
pecially for the deserters,, who have al
ready begun to leave Paris in droves for
the sunny Riviera. AT home they so to
tbe winter health resorts. Most Of these
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
AT THE CAPITOL.

/ have just taken the last OF two bottles
of DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir, for nervous
headache, Indigestion, with diseased liver
and kidneys. The Elixir cured me
found 1t the greatest medicine ever used
J. II. Mennich, Attorney.
1925 + street, Washington, d. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

gowns serve as travelling gowns which ex-
plains their simplicity
There seems to be a tendency to re-
VlVe the terra-cotta shades that were so
popular several winters ago, and new
men tint that promises to become popu-
aar is called Mancenillier. The shades OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

narrow box-p,aits.
It was trimmed around the bottom with
narrow folds Of the cloth arranged IN
points and held with cut steel buttons. A
pretty finish was given to the edge OF the
skirt by allowing the fullness in these tiny
folds to dare at the bottom Of the points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
welcome, Little Stranger

The terrors of childbirth are vanishing
before the discoveries Of medical science.
"Mother's Friend" scientifically pre-
pared liniment, overcomes the ailments
peculiar to wonan's most critical period,
and prepares the delicate female organism
for the final denouement. Expectant
mothers should obtain Mother Friend"
from their druggists Price, 81. Valuable
book, Before Baby is Born. for
women, free.
xuE RaanrlELn aEauLAToR CO.. Atlanta. Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
MozLEY,s LEMON ELIxIn

Is the best medicine for the disease you
Il for on earth.
T. r. Hewitt, Hewltts, ". C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20
MOzLEY's LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness
Sore Throat. Bronchitis, Hemorrhage and
all throat and lung diseases. Elegant, re-
liable.
ed only bv DR.. II. Motley, Atlanta, Ca
ad.
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18
Notice.

WHEREAS. The Count, court of St. Fran. w cis county, by order duly entered of record on the 15fh day Of February. 1s.,s has ordered that thirty bonds of the County of St. Francis. for the sum of sl000 each. payabla twenty years from date of issue, and bearing interest at the rate of per cent. per annum ance with the laws of the State of Arkansas providing for the refnnding of the Inwfuj bonded indebtedness of counties in said state for the purpose of refunding the bonded in debtedness of said county. evidenced by thirty bonds Of sl0oO each. issued In the year 1894; and
 Whereas. The said County court has ordered that notice be given to the holders of saia outstanding bonds. to present the same for exchange. or if they refuse to exchange them to present them for payment:
 Now. therefore. in obedience to said order all persons holding any of the said thirty bonds of St. Francis county. issued in the year 1894. for the sum of 5000 each, are hereby nnt- fled to present the same to $. J. Johnson X Com pany. financial agents of St. Francis county for exchange for the new bonds Of eqsI,i amount between the hours Of 10, a. u ani F. m.. on the Fist day of March. 1sss ar the Thirs National Bank. in the City of ST. Louis State of Missouri, when the accrued interesi on the bonds 90 presented will be pnid and the refunding bonds exchanged for the out. standing bonds so delivered in equal amount And all holders of the said oufstanding hondS who fail to present them for exchange al the time and place above indicated are notiti.sl 70 present the same for payment to the said > J. Johnson K O.. agents of said county a; he said Third National Rank in the said City of St. Louis, between the hours of 10, a. m . and i2, m.. on the 30th day Of March. lsss. ant they are notified further that Dy the terms of the said order the running of interest on the said bonds will cease after the date fixed to present them for payment. And that the coupons representing interest thereafter to accrue will be of DO validity ar effect.
 JNO. :. II. CONAN.
 Forrest City. Ark. Feb. 18th, 1850. .l-
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18
Talk up the telephone exchange.


 Talk up the telephone exchange.
 Quo Vadis," paper. 50 cents, News. stand.
 Clover and Timothy Seed for sale at E. T. Gray's.
 Chas; Apple, of the Cut Of. was in town Tuesday.
 It's sight to see the Easter Novel. ties at the Newsstand.
 II. |. Gorum, of Palestine, was in town Monday on business.
 Lunches, meals. and oysters in every style at the -Four Hundred"
 Mrs. ]. A. Williams. of near Haynes was in town Wednesday shopping.
 Mrs. T. S. Mallory. of Memphis is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. s. Stevens.
 Polk Landrum. of Backfsh, was shaking hands with the candidates in town Monday.
 M: w. Ewel,. of the St. Francis Flee. tric Light Co.,, has been in town several days this week. " The machinery for boring the new city well arrived Wednesday, and work Will commence immediately.
 Mrs. Harnish, of Missouri, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. l.. Curry. the past few months, left for Fitzger. aid, Ga., Wednesday.
 The 1000 feet of lumber recently pur. chased by the city has greatly dimin- lshed, and many new and much needed sidewalks grace our streets.
 o. B. Rollwage is foreman of the Grand jury, Robert Lanier is clerk. and Captain Frank Prewett is in wait, ing. A better selection could not be had.
 J. H. Tipton. the enterprising drug gist, has distributed few hundred lamp shades over the city this week. which are an attractive and useful ad- vertlsing novelty.
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18
Cement at E. T. Gray,s.

Cement at E. T. Gray's.
 Buy Croquet Sets at the Newsstand der's. ''i "' WI. San oysters. "nuieo TOT NJ A lot of new marbles just in q, tbe Lalk with M. N. Gaines about farm and timbered lands. '"i ii'
 Peterson Jackson, of Democrat vo. on Change Monday. ""'
 h. Milan. of Pine Tree. was in tha ci'y on business, Wednesday,,
 , Architect Chas. l.. Thomson of A'''ie ROCK, was in town yesterday.
 J. B. Hodges, of Yocona. was circu 'a'ihg among friends in town Monday.
 Geo. P. Taylor & Co.,. sell tho ho., . rife and Life Insurance contracts
 Call and see the Fine Fancy Candle. at w. T. Sanders. The best Iina ;n the city-fresll. "0 III
 lion. F. w. DeRossitt, of Lake City was Tn town Monday, jogging the memory of voters,
 Deiano & Batt's Dew blacksmith and wood working shop is in course of cree. ton on the Dooley lot.
 lion. James r. Brown. of the Mari. anna par. was in town and registered at the Belser. Monday. ~
 ou can get good square meal. a eoou Iunch. or oysters in any style at the -Four Hundred" saloon.
 All sorts of Plain, Fancy and Mixed Drlnks. Cigars, etc.. at T. c. Folbre x, Co.'s, Where you are invited to trade. Prof. T. A. Futrall, of Marianna was Tn the city Sunday enroute home from Little Rock. where he had been on business.
 Hon. W. E. Ferguson, of Woodruff county, candidate for the state senate. was in town this week circulating among the voters.
 If you are not feeling well, why don't you take Hoods Sarsaparilla? It will purify and enrich your blood and do you wonderful good.
 The candidates for prosecuting st- torney have made list of appoint ments for public speaking. They are printed in this paper.
 Spring Clothing in abundant variety Of style and price may be seen at Bran don & Baughs Mammoth store. The quality is the same throughout.
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18

Two dollars for camera to catch No. 10,"
 Attorney J. NJ. Prewett was in Lit. tie Rock Monday.
 W. E. Fogg. of Caldwell, was in town Wednesday.
 S. B. Trapp, jr., has a new adver- tisement this week.
 l.. II. Belser who was quite i'll last week, is himself again.
 Capt. c. l.. Knight went to Helena Wednesday on business.
 Mrs. F. D. Boyle left for Memphis Sunday for a weeks visit.
 We have the Easter Cards. Booklets. Novelties, and Dyes at the Newsstand.
 Adlai Word, of Riverside, was In the city Sunday and Monday, on business.
 Pony Zines. of Franks township. was business visitor in town Satur- day.
 Don't fail to see the Easter Cards. Booklets and Novelties at the News. stand.
 Gen. Geo. F. Taylor went to Little Rock Tuesday on business, but not of war nature.
 W. II. Smith, of Franks township. was in town and pleasant caller at this office Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Walker are re. Joicing over the advent of . fine girl baby at their home Tuesday.
 Miss Maggie Hall, who has been at. tending school at Crowley Ridge insti. tute, returned to her home at Burnt Cane last Saturday
 Do you want nice suit Of Clothes. or Gents Furnishings of any kindp Brandon & Baugh have opened their large Spring stock, and you ought to look it over. They will be glad to show you through whether you buy or not.
 Over two inches of rain fell in this part of the country Monday evening. flooding the railroad and streets. and floating the sidewalks out of line. The damage was slight and quickly re. paired. It would be wise for the city to look after the sewer at the dam. be. fore it washes away.
 An effort is being made to introduce the Mongolian pheasant from Oregon to this state. This bird is very prolific. In 1881, twenty eight birds were let loose and protected in Oregon, and now they are numbered by the hun. dreds of thousands. Our local sports men should buy a few of these birds. and try the experiment..
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The iae- H "'':|'"& "''s:|'"&Mzzzx .:;SE.. ;:;;E

l. r. Berry, jr., of Crittenden coun. ty, was in town yesterday looking after the interest of his fathers candidacy He gave us pleasant call, and we learn that Mir. Berry, ST. happened to an ac- cident recently while riding in his bug gy, which has kept him at home, but shortly to present his claims.
 Mir. Frank Elliott, prominent citi- zen of Little Rock, has been attending court this week on company business for the l.. k. & NJ. Ky. Also Mir. Wal ter Landrum. passenger conductor and Mir. Joe Tiiiiar, of Memphis, the latter particular friend of Nj. V. Hancock, have been here on similar business.
 A special train of three private cars and dining car passed over the Iron Mountain road Saturday on the regu- lar annual tour of inspection of road bed, station houses. tracks, trade, and everything connected with the road. General Manager W. B. Doddridge aud all division superlntendents of bridges and transportation from St. Louis, ctuiu. oClC oii OOdiu. | nC tidiIi WdS drawn by engine No. 399 which form erly hauled J. Gould over the system. They seemed to be very well pleased with their findings.
 The 17th of Ireland passed by in our city without any marked demonstration by the many Hibernian patriots resid- Ing here. A score or more were wear ing of the green" and it was left to Squire Peter Boyle to carry off the honors. Ever ready to respond to the call of state or church. the flags of our country and Ireland decorated the front of his establishment. and as the South ern breeze gently stirred the folds of the stars and stripes and EriG's harp. the red. white and blue and green seemed to blend into glorious sunburst and the big heart and patriotic spirit of the Squire seemed to keep pace with ils beauty, The Squire is very proud of the Irish flag. it beng given him at the Nashville Centennial.
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18
Proposed Amendments to the State
 Constitution.

Proposed Amendments to the State
 Constitution.
 M OT1CE is hereby given that the following ~ joint resolutions. proposing amendments to the Constitution. were passed by the Gen. and the same will be submitted to the electors of the State at the next general election to be held September 5. 1898, for adoption or rcjec- tiOn, viz:
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. {.
 The General Assembly shall pass laws 10 correct abuses and prevent unjust discrint- nation and excessive charges by railroads. canals and turnpike companies for tranepor;- ing freight and passengers, and shall provtfe Tor enforcing such laws by adequate pennl- ties and forfeitures. and shall provide for the creation Of such offices and commissions and vest in them such authority as shall be neces- sary to carry into effect the powers hereby conferred. Approved February 20. 1897.
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 5.
 The County Courts of the State in their re- spective Counties. together with a majority of the Justices of the Peace Of such County in addition to the amount of County tax al- lowed to be levied. shall have the power to levy not exceeding three mills on the dollar on all taxable property of their respective Counties, which shall be known as the County Road Tax" anG when collected shall be used in the respective S'ounties for the purpose or making aEd s1palring the public roads and bridges of the resrective Counties and Tor no other purpose, .tnd shall be co- lected m United States currency or County warrants. legally drawn on such road tax fund. If majority of the qualified electors of such County shall have voted public road tnx at the general election for State and County officers preceding such levy at each election. Approved March 15, 1897.
 Each eector may vote for or against above Amendments, either separately or joipIiy.
 Witness my official signature and seAi, this [sEAL.l ALEX. c. HULL.
 Secretary of
The Forrest City times., 1898-03-18

FOR SALE-One good B-flat Tenor Trombone. Apply to Robt. Myers.
 The vault fixtures at the court house have been arranged. In fact, the work is rapidly nearing completion.
 c. A. Ahlstedt was in Little Rock a few days this week on business. His broken leg is mending nicely.
 Our esteemed old friend Squire o. E. Doris. of New Castle. was in town Tuesday circulating among friends.
 Mai. w. II. Haynes, of Little Rock, has been in town several days this week on business, and shaking hands with friends.
 Hon NJ. J. Manning, of Clarendon, was in the .city "Wednesday and an interested and admiring visitor at the new Court house.
 The site for the electric light plant has been selected on the l.. K. x Nj. R. R just west of the crossing of the Iron Mountain. Work will commence i'm mediately.
 The candidates are hustling in town this week. The attendance upon Cir cult court makes it most suspicious occasion, and they are improving the opportunity.
 Judge Frank Hill. of Fayettville, candidate for commissioner of mines manufacture and agriculture, has been in town this week, and gave us pleas ant call Monday. He IS clever gen teman, and eminently qualified Tor the position he seeks.
 Mrs. N. c. Allen and sweet little babe. Linda, came over Wednesday afternoon and are guests of parents Squire and Mrs. T. w. Yerzley. They were pleasant visitors at our sanctum, and our senior was so popular witil the baby that we have almost induced him to become candidate.
 Col. Wm. l.. Mesick. who has been wintering in our city, left Tuesday, fol Savannah. N. r.. and thence to BelVue hospjtal. New York City. for treat mpnt of ills brought about by severe wounds during the late unpleasantness Colonel Mesick made many friends in the city who regretted to see hlm leave
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