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The Forrest City times., 1898-08-05
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ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
Issued by Sheriff w. e. Williams for
the General Election OF Sep
TENDER 5th, 1898,


SHERIfF W. +. WILLIAMS has issued
~ the following Election Prociamation:
Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance of
law there will be an election held in the
County of st. Francis State of Arkansas. on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1893,
For the purpose of voting For" or Against
Liquor License. For or Against" Proposed
Amendments to the Constitutions Nos. 4 and
8. and for the purpose OF electing the follow.
ing State. Judicial, County and Township OF.
fcers, to-wit:
STATE OFFICERS.
Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor OF
State. Treasurer OF State, Attorney q eneral.
Associate Justice OF the Supreme COURT, Com.
missioner OF state Lands. Commissioner OF
BUREAU of Mines. Manufactures and Agricul.
turc. and Superintendent OF Public lnstruc-
ton.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS:
Judge. First Judicial Circuit. Prosecuting
Attorney, First Judicial Circuit.
DISTRICT OFFICERS:
Senator. Seventh Senatorial District.
COUNTY OFFICERS:
Representative, Circuit and County Clerk,
judge. Sheriff. Treasurer. Assessor. Coroner
and Surveyor.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
Two Justices OF the Peace and one Consta.
Bile Tor each township in st. Francis County,
except Madison Tow uship, in which three Jiis.
tices OF the Peace and one Constable shall be
elected.
The Voting Places in each Township Of said
County are us follows:
Madison Township Ut Forrest City.
Madison Township at Madison.
Madison Township at Waterford's Store
house.
Franks Township at Ronair
Tciico Township ut Colt
Johnson Township at Tiptnn's Gin.
LAnguilIe Township at Bible Union Church
Prairie Township at Palestine.
Goodwin Township at GOODWIN.
Goodwin Township at Jones' Schoolhouse.
Wheutley Township ut wheatiey.
Biacktsh Township at Schooihouse OF Fiji
teen-Miie Bayou.
Blacklist Township Mt Cowan's Store.
Given under my hand as Sheriff OF ST. Fran.
els County, this August j. 1898.
w. +. WILLIAMS, sheriff
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

About month ago bicycle belong
ing to Ed. Howell was stolen from the
residence of Mr.. II j. lizard. The
wheel was recovered in Memphis n few
days ago. A negro had stolen and rode
the wheel to Memphis.
Capt. j. w. Hunt, of the Steamer s.
A. Stroud, new boat just entering the
trade on the st. Francis river between
Sand slough and Helena, WAS a pleas
ant caller At this office Wednesday in
the company OF Capt. Ed. Gurley. The
new boat is capable of speed of II
miles An hour, and is to hustle for
business. Both gentlemen enrolled
their names for THE TIMES.
On account Of the Second Annual
Carnival of Colored people at Hot
Springs. Arkansas. August cath to 10th.
the Iron Mountain Route and the Hot
Springs. X. r. will make the very low
rate of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale August 23rd, 26th and
18th. good for return up to and includ-
ing September LIST. See w. s. Dur
borrow, the agent, for further particu-
lars.
Capt. J. III. Bard has been rendered
the professorshIp of the telegraph
at Crowley Ridge Institute. This
is u very important branch in edu.
cation and is becoming u feature in all
the schools and colleges of the country.
The development OF electrical appli-
ances in so many OF the mechanical
devices of the dag is constantly calling
for more knowledge and skill in the
use of electricity.
TIE TINES was sorry to learn Satnr.
day of the death of William Lee
Prewitf, infant son of &. G. and NJ E.
Prewiit. which sad event occurred ut
their home on July 2lst. 1898. The
sweet little boy was only Ave months
old, but had entwined himself into and
about the hearts of the fond parents
and all who knew him. and his death,
caused by fever, WAS sad blow to
them. The remains were inferred IN
the Hughes cemetery. We extend our
sympathy to the family in their be-
reavement.
About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old, had All at
tack of diarrhoea accompanied by
vomiting. | gave it such remedies AS
are usually glyrn in such cases. but AS
nothing gave relief. We sent for ply
sician and Vt WAS under his care for u
week. At-tbis time thsclki had been
sick for about Ten DAYS aud Mas having
about twenty-five operations Ut the
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"In Unity rhsre is Strength. ;,

1t was announced In these columns
some time since that committee had
Been appointed by the School board of
Forn st City to arrange for "A mass
meeting in the interest of education.
and secure speakers. ETC., for that occa-
sion. 1t is now announced that Hon.
Junius j. jordan, Superintendent of
Public instruction. of Little Rock, and
Hon. }. j. Doyne, of Lonoke, the
Democratic candidate for the same
position. will address the parents aud
patrons. especially, and citizens gener-
ally of Forrest City, at the Court house
on Friday, the 18th, at s O'Clock. D. m.
upon the subject of Public Ednca.
tion," and especially, High School
Education in the Town aud City,
Both of these gentlemen haye been
heard in Forrest City before. and they
have a reputation which they will no
doubt sustain upon this occasion. They
are considered two of the best orators
IN the state, and by reason of their
long service in the school rooms and in
educational fields OF every kind they
are perfectly familiar with the subjects
to be discussed, and will discuss them
in such a manner that those who
never miss good thing,o cannot af-
ford to be away. Such an occasion
does not present itself often in our
midst. The women will be there, for
it is to them that we owe the success
of our schools. They never fail to be
on hand when the subject OF free
schools is up for discussion. They APP
preciate the scope and magnitude of
its usefulness.
There vii. be other exercises in
which local talent will take promi-
nent part.
The object of the meeting. as has
been stated heretofore, is to arouse tie
public interest in our schools. No
| community can have the best of any
thing without united and intelligent
effort. 1t would seem presumptious,
when such interests are at stake, to
urge attendance. The interest OF
every parent demands that he and she
should go early and get front seat, if
possible. 1t will surprise the speakers
and the writer if the room will hold
the outpouring which should ensue
| upon the mere announcement of this
occasion.
A treat is in store for those who hear
these eminent gentlemen speak, and
| we shall all be there. We want to see
the schools of Forrest City at the head
| of the first class. The welfare of the
children and of the town should COM
mand the most intense interest of the
parents and citizens. Remember-At
the Court house, next Friday at s, p. m,
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L. c. MERwtN, Recordt

L. c. MERwtN, Recorder.
The treasurer was not ready to make
his report. but the receipts of taxes
collected and due the city will reduce
the outstanding Indebtedness some
thing like $500.
The committee appointed to inter.
view parties now having streets fenced
IN, with the understanding that the
fences would be removed when re.
quested, asked for further time.
Granted.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the complaints against the service
OF the Electric Light company, re-
ported that they had performed their
duty, and had received promises OF
better service in the future.
While considering the claims before
The council, the bill of the Electric
Light company for Sis invoked con-
siderable discussion.
Alderman Russell objected to the
payment of the bill in full on account
OF the poor services, and made mo-
uon. seconded by Alderman Meyer, to
disallow fifty per cent. of the bill.
The question being stated to the
council, Alderman Gatling protested
against it, on the ground of right and
Justice, and as Mr.. Ewell, secretary Of
The company, was present, that gentle
man was asked to explain why the SER
vice was so poor.
Mr.. Ewell said he would not explain
the cause in electrical parlance; as u
was beyond comprehension OF the ord'-
nary mortal, but would simply SAY
That the lights or globes for street SER
Vice had not arrived-on account OF
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bowels every twelve hours. aud we
were convinced that unless it soon OH
tanned relief it would not live Cham
berlain's Cole. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy WIS recommended, and ,.e-
clded 10 try it. ] soon noticed change
Tor the better; by its continued use Il
complete cure was brought about aud
NJ Is now perfectly healthy.-C. l..
Boges, Stumptown. Gilmer Co., w. Va.
For sale by all druggists.
Jesse Litsey. Of Blacklist lake, was
visitor to the city Tuesday lie was
interviewed by a TINES representative.
aud stated that the fish were Temporal
| rlly on strike, and not striking. that
Mr.. Jasper White, present club house
| keeper. would soon retire from that
position. aud would be succeeded by
himself. He also stated that the club
Intends to at once repair the tramroad
track leading from the railroad to the
club house, and would use the regula
ton railroad iron rails.
Rey. M. M. Smith, of Searev. is as
sisting Rev. a. +. Holloway in pro
iracted service at the Methodist chuu CHI !.
The meetings are held AT 10 n. M. aud
| 8 p. m, and are being fairly well at
tended. The interest is growing and
much good Is being accomplished. The
work deserves the encouragement aud
| assistance OF all good people. and We
sincerely hope there will be grand re-
suits. and that the standing of the
town. already on high plane, will be
raised spiritually and morally.
The great beauty of our Court house.
coupled with the low price at which ii
was erected, is attracting the attention
of officials of counties i'm this and Other
states. 1t is already known abroad as
one of the cheapest, prettiest and best
buildings in the country. Judge
Caviar received 4 letter this week from
the clerk of Ripley county. Mo. asking
the name of the architect and builder
| OF the Court house here. They intend
building soon, and wish to avail them
selves Of the same advantages which
were obtained by our officials.
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BABY'S SMOOTH, FAIR SKIN

A Grateful Mother Writes this Letter
Tells all about Her Troubles when
Baby Broke out with Scrofula Sores.
cat the age of two months, my baby
began to have sores break out on his right
cheek. We used all the external ap-
plications that we could think or hear Of,
to no avail. The sores spread all over one
side of his face. We consulted physi-
clan and tried his medicine, and in week
the sore was gone. But to my surprise in
two weeks more another scrofulous look
ing sore appeared on baby's arm. 1t
grew worse and worse, and when he was
three months old, began giving him
Hoods Sarsaparilla. also took Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle
was finished, the sores were well and have
never returned. He is now four years old,
but he has never had any sign OF those
scrofulous sores since he was cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, for which feel very
grateful. My boy owes his good health
and smooth, fair skin to this great med
icine." MRS. 8. 8. WRoTEN, Farming
ton, Delaware. Get only Hoods.
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Political Speaking.

Hon. II. II. Meyers, of Brinkley, re-:
publican candidate for Secretary of
State and Hon. JEFF. Davis, of RUSSELL
vile, democratic candidate Cor Attor-
ney General will discuss the political
issues Of the day at the Court house in
Forrest City, in the afternoon. on Au-
gust 10th. 1t is hoped there will be a
large attendance.
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sucklen.s Arnloa salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter. Chappei Hands,
Chilblains. Germs. and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles:or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Prize % cents per box. For
sale by John II. Upton, druggista.
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."e ''""ued condition of the m,unfac.
,o''-ahd that to give the city some
,lgHt they were using an inferior oloha.
oD' lie hoped that in very short tima
everything would prove satisfactory
~ answer to the question whether The
e"-ihe was too small for the service
nc iepiIed That 800 more lights could
We run III a first. class manner bv their
engine la answer to the charoa ~
.he'r engineer sleeping on duty. Mr.
N"e'i sald he would be glad to receive
any complaint, aud that he wonld dis.
charge amy employe for neglect of duty
Inc moonlight schedule came in for
Il rap. and after some talk resolved
ilSelf into the question. what constj.
tules Il moonlight uight''-a ouestion
that would puzzle the interloc,,tor of a
minstrel troupe.
on motion the bill was laid over
uhtll next meeting.
The following claims were audited
and allowed:
Norton & Prewett. Attorney Fees ...s 90
v, '"suf"hce... '.................. 20 90
- "u'u neny, feeding Prisoners ......... IS
y noih' eaiary ........... ....... /, 90
~ "ei's' Feeding Prisoners .... 80
a meyer x Co. Mdse ............... l CO
IL ravens, Lumber .........,.. ~
n Landers. l}lacksmithing IL
II Upton. Fees IN o0
On motion of Alderman Gatlino.
seconded by Alderman Russell. the or.
d'nahce prohibiting the operating of
COTTON gins and erecting buildings for
same within the fire limits. was read
the tiilrd and last time and passed, the
following being the vote; Ayes-Fus.
sell, Calling, Meyer, Baugh and Mer.
win. Noes--none.
The ordinance as adopted is as fol-
lows:
An Ordinance prohibiting the running of
cotton gins and cotton presses. and
the erection or use of buildings for
that purpose within the fire limits of
The Town of Forrest City:
SECTION l. BE it ordained by the Com.
mon Council of the Incorporated Town of
Forrest City, That it shall hereafter be
unlawful for any person to run any cotton
gin or cotton press on blocks Is, IS, 81
and 20 which are known as the fire limits
OF said town, and that no building of any
description which is now standing or
which may hereafter be erected Oh any
part of said blocks shall be used for that
purpose.
SEC. 2. That any person violating this
ordinance or any part thereof shall be
deemed guilty of misdsmeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined ia the sum OF
$1,000, and that each day that a cotton
gin or cotton press is run within said dis
trict or that building erected or prepared
for that purpose is allowed to stand within
said district shall constitute a separate Of.
fense
SEC. 5. That all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this Ord-
nance are hereby repealed aud that this
ordinance take effect and he in force from
and after its passage and publication.
Read the third time, passed and ordered
published, August end, 1898.
j. IL. TIPToN, Mayor.
Attest: T. e. MERwIN, Recorder.
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CENTRAL COLLEGE,
For Young Ladies'.
Seventh Session begins Septem.
Der Ii, 1898.

IA full corps of Experienced Teachers.
stExtensivc and Thorough Courses in. Liter
Ary. Music. Etocution. Cymrasric,
shorthand. and Typewriting, and Art
Departments.
7 All Departments well equipped. Good L.
brary. Well arranged and comfortable co.
lege Home. Under the present management
the patronage of Central has increased each
wear nifty per cont over the previous SESSION.
Every room in harding Department was oc-
cupied hast session. Expenses low com pared
with advantages offered.
Write tor catalogue.
j. G. LILLE, President.
Conway, Arkansas
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-05

N aiarlon is Endorsed by Best Ply
sicans and guaranteed to cure ChilIs.
Fever and Ague. Ali Druggists or from
Moffit- West Drug CO.. ST. Louis
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For Senator Seventh District.
w. +. FERGUSON, of Woodruff
For Sheriff.
w. T.. WILLIAMS.
For Representative.
:. NJ. BLALOCk.
For Circuit and County Clerk.
GEO Il. MALLORY.
For County and Probate Judge.
GEO Z. TAYLOR.
For Treasurer.
L. L. HASkINc
For Assessor.
ii. G. SMITH.
For Surveyor.
r. l.. STOCK ARD.
For Coroner.
j. Fl. ALLEY.
Madison Township.
For Magistrates.
]. b. SANDERS.
WALTER GORMAN.
z. Il. RAIFORD.
For Constable.
L. b. SELLERS.
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City Council.

The City council was called together
irregular session in the City hall last
Tuesday night. Mayor Upton presid-
ing, and the following members pres
ent: Recorder Merwin, Aldermen
Russell, Baugh, Calling and Never.
After roll call, the minutes OF the
two previous regular sessions, were
read, as was also the special session
called last Saturday nigh. for the pur-
pose of enacting an ordinance prohibit
ing the operating of cotton gins, and
erecting houses for same within the
fire limits of the town. The ordinance
was placed upon it's first and second
reading at this called session. After
some little discussion the minutes as
Iend were approved.
The reports of the officers being in
order, the marshal and mayor reported
sixteen arrests for the month of July
with fines aggregating 1924.
The marshal also reported water tax
collected for August amounting to
$l23 %.
The city recorder made the following
report:
To the Honorable. the Board Of Mayor and
Aldermen of the Town of Forrest City,
Arkansas:
The undersigned as Recorder of said town
submits the following report of the financial
condition OF the same during the months OF
June and July, 1925:
Balance Outstanding Warrants. as
shown by May report .............s 1925 SO
Oihcers Salaries for June, 1893 ...... los 81
Allowances by Council, June 7. $685.. 2l3 32
Street Lamps - ...... Is 90
oncers Salaries. July 1898 ........... los 80
Allowances. judy s. 1905 - 1876 "a
by Town Warrants Cancelled June
ioSo ...............s......... coo -
outstanding this date. 4.9l0 10
amounts in hands of Ofncers.
as per reports:
treasurer. .................ls 81 ~
"arsnai ..-.......... ........s. 3 "
Respectfully submitted.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor.
DAN W. JONES, of Pulaski.
For Secretary of State.
ALIEN. &. HULL, of Boone.
For Treasurer.
TUOS. K. LITTLE, Of Sebastian.
For Auditor.
CLAY SLOAN. of Lawrence.
For Attorney General.
JEFF DAVIS. of Pope.
For Commissioner OF State Lands.
]. w. COLQUIrT. of Pulaski.
For Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion.
J. J. DOYNE, of Lonoke.
For Commissioner of Agriculture. etc.
FRANK HILL, of Washington.
For Associate Justice.
J. L. RlDDiCK, of Craighead.
For Congressman-First District.
p ID. McCULLOCu, JR., of Lee.
For Judgn-First Circuit.
II. n. HUTTON, of Lee.
For Prosecuting Attorney-First Cir
emit.
II. b. MACON, of Phillips.
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D.,, are prompt efficient and
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For Congressman-First District.
p. ID. McCULLOCH, JR., of Lee.
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About a month ago bicycle belong.
ing to Ed. Howell was stolen from the
residence of Mr.. II j. lizard. The
wheel was recovered in Memphis n few
days ago. A negro had stolen and rode
the wheel to Memphis.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-09-10
THE NEWS.

Hon. Thomas +. Bayard Is critically I'll at
Dedhan. Mass, his condition having
changed for the worse.
Miss Winnie Davis, who IL critically I'll At
NarraSansett Pier, II. I. shows no marked
improvement
-Four persons were killed by the accidental
explosion OF n mine or torpedo that bad
been placed by army officers In the Mississ-
ippi river. near New Orleans.
The steamer Zealandia. a United States
transport from Manila. has arrived at
Nagasski, japan. In damaged condition
A survey was held and Il was recommended
that the steamer To docked for exanina-
tion
The Republican State Convention OF
Iowa nominated ticket and adopted plat
form stating that no people who. in eonse-
Querce OF the war have been freed from OF
preston. should De returned TO such oppres-
sion or be permitted 10 lapse into bsrbarism-
The National Dental Association. In SEES
sion At Omshs elected DR.. II. J. Burkhard
Of BATAVIA. y. Y. president. and DIR. b. Holly
Smith. OF Baltimore, one o; its vice-presi-
dents
The damage from the recent storm which
swept Savannah. Ga. Is now estimated at
s2cO 900.
As result OF the controversy about I'm
'
strikers NJ Pans, H.. the president and sup
erintendeni OF The Springside mines are re-
+ ported TO have been seized and carried
away.
Special letters OF administration on the es-
tate Of the late Adolph Sutro were granted
in san Francisco - Or. Emma Sutro Mer-
ritt and ". L. II. AdAmsob.
Mrs. Cordella Botkin. who IS under arrest
in san Francisco on the charge o, murder
ing Mrs. John L. Dunning and Mrs. DeRne
Of Delaware. by sending poisoned candy to
them. has made a statement denying the
charges.
The North Carolina railway commission
has decided that the Southern Express Com
pAny must pay FOR the revenue stamps on
receipts.
The Democratic state Convention 90 New
Hampshire nominated Charles F. stone for
Governor and adopted platform demand
ing an Investigation OF the War Depart
uent
The Wisconsin State Democrats Conven-
tion declared IN favor Of Furnishing those
guilty OF war nisnsnasonen;.
Partial reports from the south Caroiins
Democrats primaries show that Governor
Elerbe leads his competitors.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-09-10

NJ. Csvaicnac. French minister OF war.
has resigned from the cabinet on account OF
differences with hts colleagues over the
Dreyfus case.
officials OF the German foreign ONCE deny
the report that Great Britain and Germany
have formed an offensive aud defensive ALI
snce.
The agricultural and commercial bodies OF
the British West ladies have again demand
ed the abolition Of british sugar bounties.
Hon. Matss Romero. Mexican minister &c
the United states. who has been ~ In the
City II Mexico from nervous trouble and
malaria. Il improving.
Il Il semi-oflcially announced In Berlin
that the number OF German ships atfNa-
Mia will Re reduced.
IL Il reported In Paris that Colonel Henry.
who confessed the forgery OF one OF the doc
uments which convicted Captain Dseyfus,
was murdered instead Of committing sui
eide.
dispatch from Berlin says Russia In
tends 70 convene a peace conference 3 month
after the close OF the Spanish-Amertcan
peace conference.
Two officers CT the White Star Line
steamer Britannia were remsnded IN Lon
don 10 answer charges Of robbing the mails.
The American commissioners az Quebec
heard representatives OF leading American
| Interests who desire a market In Canada.
| A committee Of the New Zealand L.gisla-
tare recommends joining the Australian col
onies With Canada and the mother country
/ by Pacific cable.
The movement "a Jamaica Tor annexation
- The Unsted states has not progressed fav.
orally. owing % the opposition OF the col
ored element and the lack OF support frou
! newspapers.
The health OF tho sultan OF Morocco
| causes grave concern
The cabinet % Ecuador has resigned.
Al outbreak H. Puno Peru. has been sup
| pressed.
The London Saturday Review criticise
severely the social. civil Snd political Gus
TONS OF Americana
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-09-10
Maximum Gold Re.erxe.

A Washington special says: The gold re-
serve IN the United States treasury reached
the highest point in It's history Friday. with
a total reserve OF S2l9. S2O. 972 The highest
previous amount was s2ls. 900 900, which
war recorded In March. iSSs. The reserve
wac established ia 1879 with SlI6. 600. 600. II
first reached goo. 0oo, 900 10 October, 1887.
when the figures werc $4,000. coo above that
marx. The lowest point reached was s4f..
600. 100 so January. 1895. Ia June. 1897
there WIS si4O. 00O. 900. aud one year later
the amouLt was Sl67 eco. zoe.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-09-10
AboII NorKD PEOPLE.

Lieut. John v. Heard, Of the Tbisd Uni-
ted states Cavalry, "a tie chan pion pistol
stot o. tie L sits q ststes Army.
Miss Hamilton Cunln. . half-sIster OF
Nary Anderson, is cultssating her voice IN
Germany, and will make her debut a. .
singer lex, year.
Superintendent z. Benjamin Andrews. 81
The Chicago public schools. intends % To-
irodscs tie study % spanish 10 tbs schools,
and l. Ia favor Of giving the pupils hot
ia1cbeons.
Mr. Lawrence Irving. the sen % tie great
actor - stsying With n. oardou, aud Is
pusily engaged 10 trznsistlng The Eob~spierrs
plsy which tas Fr~nch playwright Is writing
for SIR Benry.