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The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
OF BENEFIT TO IMPORTERS.
Revision of the Chinese Transit Pass Rules Secured by United States
 Consul Bedloe.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Information has reached here from Canton, China, that, through the efforts of United States Consul Bedloe, a revision has been secured of the transit pass rules, which will prove of great benefit to importers. Hitherto it was obligatory that all goods forwarded from a port to an inland market under cover of transit pass should reach intact the destination stated in the pass on pen- atty Of contiscation. By the new rules, however, foreign goods covered by transit pass, or any part of them, may be sold in transi t for more profitable inland mar ket' the only requirement exacted being that the pass shall contain an entry under seal, showing the quantity sold. The Hong Kong Telegraph, an English newspaper, in commenting upon Consul Bedloe's achievement, which 1t regards as of the highest com mereial importance, says it is tri- umph of United States diplomacy.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
SUSPICIOUS NORWEGIAN.
She is Fitting Up at London to be Used ss . Coal Hulk for the Span
 ish Navy.

LONDON, May 2S.--The Daily Chron- icle publishes the following with re- serve:
 A vessel flying the the Norwegian flag and sailing with Norwegian papers has been fitted up in London as a coal hulk on an elaborate scale. She has been fitted from one end to the other with electric light and has been, in fact, altered from stem to stern to re- ceive and discharge coal in large quan- titles.
 Some days ago she was cleared by the Norwegian consul in London, and proceeded to Cardiff, where she will take on $500 tons of coal. Then she will be cleared, our information goes, for neutral port, and will proceed in tow of tug to Cape Verde, to act as . receiving hulk, to which Spanish ves- sells will go for coal.
 She will tie up in a bay off the Afri- can mainland, where her presence will be unnoticed. and will be refi,led from time to time by fast steamers coming from various continental ports.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
SAMPLE OF "DROP-IN" TRADE.
The Dealer in Corn salve Spells the Real Estate Mans Proud
 Boast.

Real estate dealers often console them. selves during these dull days by remnis- ccnces of the periods of inactivity which have gone before. A well-known Washing ton street dealer while in a reminiscent mood told the following:
 "The period of inactivity through which We are now passing reminds me somewhat of the days of 1873 when dealer who made sale was looked upon as a marvel. had my office at that time on the second floor of this building. On the main floor were the offices of Reece, Pierce & Go. Twas in the habit ot stopping m each morning and greeting Col Pierce, and usually the greet ing became morning visit. One day was complaining somewhat bitterly Of .he dullness of the market, and the colonel re- marked:, tell you that you miss it by not getting down on the ground floor. Now we get get great deal of drop-in trade, so to speak, tnat never gets to you because of the stairs Just as he was closing this remark the door opened and in stepped man with valise.. There, what did I tell you said the co onel. Here's man who probably wants to buy a lot and who never would climb up to you. was duly impressed with the truth ot the statement then, and we both became silent as the newcomer avanced. As he came up. to us he bowed and smiled and then blandly inqured: Cant sell either of you some corn salve to-day?'
 The colonel was almost overcome, but he managed to express decided negative and the. door behind him burst out laughing and exclaimed: Colonel, if that's the kind of drop-in trade you get down here want none of it.. Now, that man would never trouble me because he could easily see that any man who could frequently climb the stairs of this building could not possibly nave corns. went upstairs to my office, leaving the colonel speeches.. ."-Chicaso Chronicle.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Catarrh Cannot Dc Curea

with Local Applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is d blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and nets directly on the blood and mucous sur. faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a ouack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, posed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting direct. ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
 Sold by. all druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27


 WASHINGTON, May 25.-After several weeks of work along the entire stretch of the Atlantic and gulf coasts, the navy department has completed the most comprehensive and efficient sys- tenn for observing the approach of a hostile fleet that has ever been put into operation. A new bureau has been created for this purpose. known as the Coast Signal Service, in charge of Capt. Bartlett, who at- tends to this as we'll as the work of the naval board of information. The system has the services of 2,300 men stretched along the coast from Bar Harbor, Me-, to Galveston, Tex. These are divided into "A central stations about 50 to 100 miles apart along the coast. The stations are in turn con. nected directly by telegraph with the coast signal office of the navy depart ment, and operators are on duty nj ght and day keeping the navy department in constant telegraphic touch with the entire stretch of Atlantic and gulf coasts.
 Secretary Long projected this plan . month ago and S75. .0OO was set aside to establish the points of observation along the coast. After selecting the 34 central points from Maine to Texas, rush orders were given to build obser- vation towers and houses for the ob- servers. Naval militiamen, with the rank of naval quartermasters, are now on duty at each of these stations. The towers are completed, and also the small houses for their living purposes. There are 233 of these militiamen now in the service. The next step was to have the lighthouse service made an adjunct to this coast observation. This was done through the cooperation of the treasury.department and the light house force of 1900 men from Maine to Texas are assisting the work of ob- servation. The life-saving service was brought into similar cooperation, SO that now 1,060 life-savers are added to the observation force. The 34 central stations, with the numerous light horses and life-saving stations, make 8 complete chain of observation points, all connected by telegraph or telephone with one another, and with the navy department
 By arrangement with the telegraph companies the reports from these ob- servers take precedence over the pri- vate telegrapnic business, so that the navy department is enabled to get im- mediate telegraphic notice of the ap- proach of any hostile fleet or suspicious ship.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
THE DUTY OF MOTHERS.
Daughters Should be Carefully
 Guided In Early Womanhood.

What suffering frequently results from . mothers ignorance; or moro frequently from mothers neglect to properly instruct her daughteri
 Tradition says woman must suher,s and young women are so taught. There is . little truth and great deal of exaggeration in this. If . young woman suffers severely she needs treatment and her mother should sec that she gets 1t.
 Many mothers hesitate to take their daughters to e physician for examina- ton; but no mother need hesitate to write freely about her daughter or herself to Mrs. Pinkham and secure the most efficient advice without charge. MrA Pinkham's address b Lynn, Mass.
 The following letter from Miss MARn F. JOHNSON, Centralia, Pa, shows what neglect will do, and tells how Nra Pinkham helped her:
 'My health became 90 poor that had to leave school. Twas tired all the time, and had dreadful pains in my side and back. l was also troubled with irregularity of menses. was very weak, and lost so much flesh that my friends became alarmed. My mother, who Is . firm believer in your remedies from experience, thought per- haps they might benefit me, and wrote you for advice. followed the advice you gave, and used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills q you directed, and am now as we'll a ! ever was. have gained flesh and have good color. l am completely cured q irregularity."
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
SOME NEW WAR TERMS.
John Talked Poker in His siesp and Had to Make an Ex-
 plnnntion.

"John, what makes you stay downtown SO late nights!' inquired an angry wife of her husband.
 They're talkin' war downtown and urge that tell my experiences in the last war as sort of pointers" But in your sleep you gay I'm in What
 Why, you know, if they'd ask me if I'd go to, war again of course I'd say that, wouldn't l. darling?" "Yes, dear. and then sometimes you say: "It's up to you"
 That's when I'm going down the line asking questions of my company" Its open?"
 Do say it loud?"
 'Yes, little bit exclamatory."
 Well. that's when the engagement opens up:"
 "And if you keep talking about the reds and whites what's that?"
 "Oh. bless you. that's the colors of the flag"
 Well, don't go to war, will you, John?"
 "Unless my country demands it, then"
 The explanation appeared to be satisfac- tory-Denver Times
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
IN JAIL FOR WIRE TAPPING.
Oscar M. Stone, the Most Successful Wire Tapper In the Country, Gets
 Six Months.

oHIcAGo, May 25.-Oscar M. Stone began serving six months sentence m laii for wire tapping. The prisoner IS believed to have been the most successful wire tapper in tue country. Heretofore he has entirely escaped punishment. The sentence in this case was pronounced oy Judge Grosscdp, of the United States clrcuit court. The particular offense w was interfering with wires of the western Union Telegraph Co.,, few mics ' outside of Chicago, just across the Indiana border.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Powers of Evaneelist. Limited.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 24-The gem eral conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, had warm discussion on the subject of the limita- tion of evangelists. The question was on the adoption of law forbidding evangelists to enter a charge and hold services without the consent of the pastor. Evangelists were referred to as anarchists -"men who mako trou- ble," etc. It was also intimatcd that evangelists were after money. The proposed regulation was finally adOpted
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
ILLINOIS NAVAL RESERVES.
nondred Left Chicago to Join Admiral sampsons Fleet-The Boys Given
 a Good Send-On.

0HicAGo, May 25.-Two hundred aasai reserves have left for service in aulniral Sampson's fleet. They go di- .ec' ., to Mobile, thence to Key West. All a'ong the line of march and at the pot ap the reserves were wildly cheered.
 aoout 25o students from the University ol Chicago marched as an escort in sonor : m of the commanding officer, Lieut.. ,s M ". stratton, who was professor in .ae experiment. of physics at the uni
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 25-Notwithstand. ing the persistent rumors in circula. ton to the effect that a great naval engagement had been fought in the windward passage, resulting in the de- struction of the Spanish fleet, it can be stated positively that the navy de. partment has no information that tends in the slightest to confirm these rumors.
 Unless the improbable happens, there is no immediate prospect of a naval engagement of any magnitude, in the opinion of the navy department of- fcials. The unanimity with which the best informed express this view al- most warrants the conclusion that it is based upon knowledge that the hostile fleets are again far ap art. Indeed, there is no certainty that Admiral Cervera is not already bound homeward, providing he has succeeded in securing supply of coal. for he could not make the run back to the Canaries with less than about 2,5OO or 3,On0 tons.
 There are signs in Madrid that have been noted here seeming to warrant the supposition that there has been a com. plete change in the Spanish plan of conducting the war. Indications are believed to point to relaxation if not total abandonment of the efforts to conduct the campaign in Cuba and the West Indian waters. The natural con- clusion, if this premise is well founded, would be that the Spanisrds were going concentrate their entire energies to the defense of the Philippines, with the view to retaining them in the event peace is forced upon them, by virtue of the principle of international law, which limits victorious nation in indemnifying herself from the van. quished to the territory she actu- ally occupies when peace is de- clared. So the retreat of the Spanish squadron from the West Indies would be significant, first, in the danger it would place Dewey inn mediately, and, second, in the hint it would convey that the Spanish mind for the first time contemplates the possibilities for peace.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
A SCHOOL GIRLS BATTLE.
From the Mali, Milford. Ind.

Fsom the Mali, Milford, Ind
 Miss Emma Rybolt, a prepossessing school girl of Milford, Ind, is of more than usual intelligence, and Is ambitious to rise in the literary world.
 ''ln the fall of lS96," said Mrs. Rybolt, Emma was taken ill. She was a close stu dent and her work began to tell on her. She grew weak, pale and nervous, and com plained of pains in her back, chest and limbs. A few weeks passed and she grew worse. The doctor said she was a victim of ner- vous prostration, and should have been taken from school weeks earlier She gradu- ally grew worse, her nerves were so tense that the least noise irritated her and she had fever and continual twitching in her muscles. The symptoms were much like St. Vitus' dance
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
MISSIONARIES RELIEVED.
Troops Sent to Protect Threatened Mis- sionaries Against Rebelli0us
 African Natives.

SIERRE LEONE, West Coast Africa, May 24.-A force of troops has relieved the missionaries and others at Kwellu whose lives were imperilled by the up- rising of the natives who rebelled against the imposition of the hut tax
 The bodies of the American mission aries who were murdered when the in- surgents attacked and destroyed the town of Rotifu in the early part of the present month have been recovered and buried
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
THE KILLED HUNGARIANS.
Formal Answer Made to the Auatrian Gov srnment as to the Hunearisns
 Killed at Haxleton, Pa.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Thc state de- partment has made formal response to the Austrian government as to the Hungarians killed at Hazleton, .Pa., in the riots of last fall. The gov ernor of Pennsylvania sent in a long report, made up mostly of the record of the celebrated trial. and this was reviewed by the at torney-8eneral and supplemented by a strcng argument to maintain the posi- ton taken by our government, namely, that it was not responsible, under the circumstances, for the killing.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
English Ship Captured and Released.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 24.-The Brit ish steamer Ardanmhor, Capt. Dana came into port in charge of an ensign from the auxiliary gunboat Osceola, by which vessel the Ardanmhor was seized off Carysfort light because she was acting in a suspicious manner and was supposed to be trying to enter Ha- vana harbor. After investigation Commodore Remey ordered her re- leased
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Fire Casualties at Kansas City.

IT. KANSAS CITY, Mo. May 25.-Mrs. huyter, aged 3s years, and. Bud sne' aged 35 years, a carpenter, were sAoeated .s in fire that gutted a Tee.story IT.. rooming house on East nselith "elith street this morning. John ;nn tune suffered a broken leg by jump.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Fatalities Among Colorado Miners.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, May 24.- The report of the state mining bureau, inst issued, shows that out of a total of 25, 1000 men actually at work in the ouartz mines of Colorado, ;i0 lost their lives by accident during iS97. This is at the rate of A per i,0Oo The loss of life as shown by the report is re- garded by mining men asexceptionally large and that carelessness must be responsible for good many fatalities
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Americans May Travel in Turkey.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The imperial Ottoman legation in Washington de- clares that the dispatch of May 2l from Constantinople, published by the American papers, concerning the re- fusal by the Turkish authorities to allow American citizens to travel in the interior of the empire is absolutely and entirely without foundation.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
shaIxe mo Your sheee

It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out ol corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, calfous and hot, tired, ach- ing feet Try t to-dav. Bold by all drugeists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
N.w nrIdee Across the Kaw.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The house passed the bill introduced by Repre- sentative Peters, of Kansas, authoriz- ing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river above Kansas City at the old Quindaro landing.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Biils of Fare in Fashionable Ressau-
 rants.

The question has been mooted over and over again whether the engrafting of French and German dishes upon the bill of fare of the better class of American restaurants is or IS not an improvement. Many pretend that before their introduction our cooking was coarse, barbaric. This is an open oues, tion, but no bill of fare presents attractions to the dyspeptic, but they. like the bilious, maiarious and persons with weak kidneys, can be cured by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Courressmen to the Front.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Two repre- sentatives in congress, Mir. Robbins, of Pennsylvania, and Mir. Broussard, of Louisiana, were given authority to- day to go to the front in the Cuban invasion. Robbins is a member of the Second brigade, Pennsylvania state militia. Broussard was given author ity to organize regiment of immunes in Louisiana.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

His Idea.-"T wonder why" said Mrs. Du kane. Admiral Dewey is to give Manila just 3S minutes to surrender. That is such an odd number" "He probably marked the time down from 50 minutes to make it more attractive" replied Mir. Dukane.-Pitts. burgh Chronicle. Telegraph.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

The Correct Thing to Do.-Keedick-- 'Young Browne added 'e' to his name after he inherited his uncle's big fortune.'' Eos dick-"That's quite right. Rich people are entitled to more ease than poor people, Harlem Life
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

A Better Demonstration. n.-'rNewton dis. covered the law of gravitation by noticing an apple fall from tree, didn't he?" "Yes. IL he hadn't been so previous somebody might have discovered it by seeing begin ner fall from his bicycle. ."-Chicago News.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Mrs. Leslie Carter Severely Injured.

n. NEW YORK May 25.-S. Goodfriend, co. siu Belasco's representative in this T.ry' has received message from uon saying Mrs. Leslie Carter was nleiy injured Monday evening while
 @s'ng at the Adelphi theatsr.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
How They shop.

Harry" said Mrs. Tredway to her hus- band at the breakfast table, "I am quite out of money, and I want to spend the day shop ping. Let me have 60 cents"
 What do you want 60 cents for?" Ten cents for car fare and 50 cents for luncheon. ."-Harper's Bazar.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

In Love and ar.-She-"Congress wal dreadfully slow about this Cuban war. don you thinky But that's the way with mos folks" He-"How so?" She-'Tt takes them for ever to come to declaration ."- Chicago Tribune.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

A Better Offer.-'I see that clergyman in Dawson City gav. up salary of $l0,OOO year. How do you account for tha. ?" His Free Press
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

His Claim to Distinction.-''There goes the most remarkable man in this town" Whats remarkable about him?" "He's the only successful merchant we have who doesn't claim to be sef-made man. He says he got rich through the faithfulness of the men that work for him. Chicago Trib- une
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Fits stopped free and permanently cured. No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free g trial bottle q treatise. Dr. Kline. 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

The surest way for man to found an aris. tocratic family in America is to heavily in. sure his life, and then work himself to death.-Atchison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Their Permanent Abode-"Where are those. political rogues we hear so much about, papa?" They are always in the opposing party, my son."-Detroit Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Dr. Mofett's TEErHINA (TsetASno Pb,p- ders) cures Cholera Infantum, Diarrhoea. Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, Colic, Thrush. Hives, Eruptions and sores upon the akin: 1: Removes and Prevents the formation of Worms in Children; Allays Irritation and makes Teething Easy and not period of suffering and dread.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Sc. Louis Police Tension Law Uncon stit~-
 tiOnai.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, May 25 The supreme court, in banc, rendered an opinion declaring the St. Louis police pension law to be unconstitutional
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

To Cure Cold in one Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money F it fails to cure. 26c.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Four young children were drowned in Fishing lake, near New Martins vile, W. Va. by the capsizing of boat.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

'1 was surprised to see that Zola's con. viction was reversed" "That was not so strange. In nearly all French farces mat ters are straightened out in the last act. =
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

A loafer doesn't seem to care for anybody except those who are busy.--W Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is . successful remedy M. T. Dieter, 67 Throop
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Most men think they would have been well off if they hadn't been 90 liberal.- Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

A little tombstone may cast . very lon, shadow.-Ram's Horn.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Had Outgrown the Habit.

Had OutHrOwn the Habit. She-Do you believe microbes are got from kissing?
 He-I really have no way of knowing; you know, I'm married.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27

Puglists and babies are put to sleep in different manner.-Chicago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27


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 Emma had no faith in proprietary medi. cines, but tried the pills, and after talk ing dozen doses, she began to improve. It was about the first of April when she began about eight boxes, she was entirely cured. While ill, she lost twenty-eight pounds, but now weighs more than ever before. Her nerves are strong and she is in perfect health. We are all confident that Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured her, and I cheerfully recommend them in all similar cases MRS. ID. A. RYBOIT" Subscribed and sworn to before me, this third day of September, 1897.
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The Forrest City times., 1898-05-27
Rxpertn.

IAmb-i suppose you enjoy gams e poker with an expert player!
 Wolf-I enjoy. playing with man whd considers himself an expert.-Boston Tran. script.