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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-08-05

Why They Became Extinct Noah-"Are
all the animals on board?" Japhet-"All
but two-the ichthy--ichthy-g gimme pen
rles Soab and tine peo
Don't say word about them; they never
will be missed. Puck.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1898-08-05

II every man will mind his own business,
everybody's business will be minded.-L.
A. w. Bulletin
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
RECEPTION TO GEN. SKATER.
Quinnipiack Club and Chamber

Quinnipiack Club and Chamber of
 Commerce to Honor Him.
 At special meetings of the board of directors of the Quinnipiack club and the executive committee of the Cham Der of Commerce held last evening it was decided that the club and the Chamber of Commerce should give a joint reception to General Shafter on Monday afternoon next from to 6 o'clock at the house of the Quinnipiack club on Chapel street. The reception will be attended by members of both organizations with ladies. George H. Ford, president of both organizations, was authorized to appoint all the com mittees which may be necessary to carry out the receptions; the members of the committees to be selected from and to represent both club and Cham Der of Commerce. Elaborate arrange ments will be made for the reception, which will undoubtedly be a splendid success.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS.

Elected at the Annual Meeting Last
 Night-Interesting Paper by Senator
 Platt
 The New Haven Colony Historical society held it's annual meeting and election at Colonial hall last night Af- ter the transaction of the regular bus mess of the society and the appoint ment of James Graham, Edward 1T. Rogers and Dwight E. Bowers as a nominating committee, Senator Platt read a paper upon the Negro Cover nors of New England MT. Platt has been Investigating this subject for number of years and has succeeded in collecting large amount of interesting facts and statistics. He said in part:
 One of the most curious customs of early Connecticut was the election pa- rade connected with the outgoing gov- ernors. The election was held on the second Thursday in May and on the day preceding an election festival was held. On this day cake and cider were served to the people. It was also the customsto preach sermon in connec- ton with the election. The last cleo Llpll Stliilpl No5 pl CeAtliVu III iocV. <hS the slaves were not permitted to take part in the elections the custom grew Ip of electing from among their own number state officers. The custom pre- vailed before the revolution and prob ably existed as early as 1850. At that time there were about $500 negroes in Connecticut. The first election was probably held in Hartford by those slaves who had accompanied their masters to the regular election. Later the votes were cast throughout the state, all the negroes taking part The election parade was also adopted but was used by the negroes to bring in the newly elected governor, They seem to have selected their most able men for office. The governor appointed lieu tenant governor and other state officers. Judges and justices of the peace pre- sided over civil and criminal eases, pronounced judgment and saw that execution of the sentence was carried out. The governor was respected and obeyed by the negroes throughout the state.
 Such elections prevailed for cen- tury at least The custom originated in Connecticut and obtained in Rhode
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Island and other New England states.
 It must have lasted until after 1880,
 but the time of it's discontinuance was
 not clear. Some of the governors were called kings and in some cases both a governor and king were elected. The elections gradually became localized
 and the governors were elected in vari-
 ous communities. The custom prevail ed longer in New Haven colony than elsewhere, down even to the memory of some persons yet living. The elec- tion of negro governors lasted in Derby
 until after 1850. Wilson Weston was probably the last governor elected in
 1856. I myself remember having seen
 a parade resembling these election pap- rades on Broadway in New Haven when first came to New Haven in 1851.
 | MT. Platt referred to King Sampson, as one of the kings or governors elect | ed by the negroes of the New Haven | colony. He was well known negro who built Long wharf, and was one ot l the leading spirits in the old colony ot | Liberia. At the conclusion of Senator | Platt's paper, Captain Beecher and
 Prof. Hoppin recited some of their
 recollections verifying some of the facts
 in the paper.
 The nominating committee reported the following ticket which was unani- l mously elected:
 l Lynde Harrison, president; Rev. Ed
 win s. Lines, first vice president; El l Whitney, second vice president; Henry
 T. Blake, secretary; Dwight F. Bowers | treasurer. Directors: Simeon E. Bald win, Charles R. Ingersoll, James M
 Hoppin, Charles H. Townshend, G. B.
 Adams, Henry F. English, Arthur M | Wheeler Charles U. Smith. Eli Whit
 ney, Ellsworth I. Foote, A. D. Rowland
 Edward E. Sill, B. R. English, E. B Bradley, George A. Root, Edward C
 Beecher, J. Edward Heaton, Cornelius S. Morehouse Edwin H. English, I' Attwater Barnes, Henry l.. Hotchkiss | Charles l.. Baldwin, Frank E. Hotch- kiss, Melville M. Cover, Henry Bald
 win, James Graham. At the conclusion
 of the meeting a reception was tender
 ed to Senator Platt in the lower rooms | of the hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
ro.NIGHrs poLo GAME.

What should be one of the best games of the season will be witnessed at the rink tonight, when the swift Spring field quintette will make their second appearance of the season at Bowling hall. Both teams are very equally matched, and when 1t is taken into ae- cound that only one game divides the teams for first and second place in the league table, there is little doubt that the play will be both fast and exciting, There is a large demand for reserved seat tickets, which can be had at Cham pion's until o'clock in the evening.
 Spencer has been released as the sup- stitute of the Blues, and has gone tc Meriden to strengthen that team,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
NEW HArENERs BUY HoRsEs.

The Hubingers and J. H. B. Johnson.
 New York, Nov. 21.-W. B. Fasig & Co. held their annual sale of light har- ness horses in Madison Square Garden
 to-day. Among the sales were the fol- lowing
 Wilkes, sold by W. R. Goodrich, to A.
 Johnson, Portchester, N. Y, $1.550.
 Wallola, blk m, trotter, 2:23 1-2 by Altamont- Chelsea Chiles, sold by R. w. Goodrich to A. J. Libby, Gardiner, Me,
 $230.
 vassar, pacer, POT, by vulcan-Nell. Esold by James w. Calvin. Medford, Mass, to J. w. Smith, New York, $1,- 025.
 Great Burlington, b g, trotter, 2:23 1-4, by Prissinaeur-Rea sold by Mon- tevideo Stock farm, Great Harrington, Conn.,, $2,100. Cecil M., trotter, oh m, 2:17 1-2, by Tuscarora Seaking Marguerite, sold by John s. Seavey, Boston. to K. A. Fair
 hairn, New York, $500. Laurel s, trotter, b f. 2:15 IA, by Prodigal-Laurel B, to J. H. B. Johnson,
 New Haven, Conn, s2,925. Improvidence, trotter, 2:13 1-4, by Prodigal-Queen Wilkes, to J. Malcolm Ford, Boston, s, ,19O. Red Tape, trotter, f. 2:36, by Prod igal-Brown Silk, to J. Malcolm Ford,
 Boston, s2,5O0 Dominant, trotter, b g, 2:17, by Prodigal-Dolly Johnson, to W. H. Boyl- 1 ston Boston, $25OO. Palalla, br f. trotter, 2:21, by Prodi- gal-Annie Jackson, to J. E. Hubinger l New Haven, Conn, $550. Limerick, trotter, g, 2:19 1-2, by Prodigal-Annie Wilson to H. D. Brad
 burn, Holyoke, Mass, s1,525. l Lua, trotter, f, 2:21. by Red Wilkes Queen Ann, to w. F. Spiers Glens | Falls, N r., s1,3Oo l Phil Otis, trotter, f, 2:22, by Mlroi.
 Prodigal-Fanny Witherspoon to N. w Hubinger New Haven, Conn, $2SO0. Handspring, troter. b c, 2:19 1-2, by
 Prodigal-Annia Wilson, to H. F. Pierce l Pawtucket, R. l., s4.O25. l Cuprum, br g, trotter, 2:12 3-4 by
 Prodigal-Camiel. to c. A. Thompson
 New York, s2,5OO
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Holiday
 Readiness.

We're practically ready for the Christmas shopper now. The store hasn't got on its holiday dress yet and new ness and novelty will be added to this stock as fast as ou can tear the leaves of your calender pad, yet to-day our stocks are fuller, newer, more interesting and contain more money-saving oppor- tunities for the holiday buy CT, than any other stock in the state will at the height of it's Christmas completeness.
 Visitors that come to see what is new and good are as welcome as the customer that comes to buy.
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NEW ENTERTAINMENTS TO-DAY.

Auction Sale-R B. Mallory. Building Lots--Edward NJ. Clark. Clothing Prices-Low-Davis X Co. Dinner Sets-Robfnson x Go. Especial Attention-S. $. Adams.
 Feather Pillows-Bowditch Furniture Co. ''Koal'-W. r. Gilbert.
 Lost--Collie Dog-1252 Chapel Street. Monthly Meeting-N. H. Orphan Asylum Minee Meat-E. F. Hall X Son. Old Valley Whiskey-Reliable Dealers. Polo ight--BowlinG Hall.
 Paints-Thompson x Belden. Sterling Silver-The Edw. Malley Go. hanksgiving-E Mcintyre X Co. Tuesdays Cloak News-Chas. Monson Co. Thanksgiving Supplies-F. M. Brown X Co Thanksgiving Poultry-D. M. Welch x Son, The Event of the Year-Howe x Stetson. Wanted-Girl-S1 Elliott Street.
 Wanted-Girl-126 Court Street, |, Wanted-Situation-23 James Street. Wanted-S -Stuation-5O Ann Street. |, Wanted -Situation-132 Franklin Street. Wanted-Situation Stevens Street.
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9EEI:lgNNMALLN@. EI:lN A Sterling Silver Saving.

The first to enter the or cllard finds the most fruit on the trees.
 Don't let procrastination rob you of such money-saving chances for Christmas buy. ing.
 Here's a sale of Sterling Silver Novelties going on in this busy store, now, the like of which the State has neve I seen.
 Here's one of many small items that were left out of Sundays announcement of this great Silver Sale. We'll tell it, for it's well worth the telling.
 Glass Tooth Brush and Tooth Powder Boxes: with sterling silver tops, in hand some designs at 25c each.
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Nv ReuueNt.

We presume that the moral of it" is what has suggested to one of our read CTS the idea that he would request us to reprint the following piece of poetry. As the moral of it' cannot be too thoroughly brought home to the many fresh players nowadays we gladly com ply with the request:
 THE SECRET OF GOLF. He could loft n ball from the top of his
 watch straight into his beaver hat, He could tee a ball on the window sill and
 pink the yagrom cat He could putt from the top of the oaken
 stair to hole on the floor below, And nibllck the sphere from q babys ear
 and the baby wouldn't know. He could brassy some fifteen hundred feet
 and clip off q daisy's top. He could digger the ball OCT the steeple tall
 as most men would digger cop. He coud stand on his head, to tls caddie's s dread, and dlsmay of all hard by, And then with the ease with which l would
 sneeze lift the ball from a cuppy lie. He could drive ball for two hundred yards to the blade of q carver keen, And cut 1t In two as easy as you could slice
 up sod from the green. The bird that flies high up in the skies he'd
 wing with his driving cleek, And I've seen him gaze as soft as haze the
 down on a damse's cheek But he never could win in the tournaments,
 no matter how we'll he played. He'd never a cup on his mantelpiece; in
 medals was never arrayed. For though his game was the finest golf that
 ever was witnessed yet, He never could seem to comprehend bit of
 golf etiquette. He'd cross the putt of the other man; he's
 play when nearer the hole. He couldn't grasp the simplest rules to save
 his golfing soul.
 And that is why this golfer keen is never
 up but down; And that is why this King of the Green
 doesn't wear the golfers crown. The moral is clear, oh, golfer bold, oh, golfer
 strong and true; You may be able to whack the ball. and
 make your opponent blue; You may be able to do freak things and pay past all compares; But unless you learn the etiquette, you'G better play solitaire John kendrick Bangs in Harpers Drawer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
AN ORGAN RECITAL.
To be Given at Christ Church To-Night
 by George P. Havens.

To be Given at Christ Church To-Night
 by George F. Havens.
 George P. Havens will give an organ recital at Christ church next Tuesday evening, November P, at s o'clock. MT. Ravens will be assisted by Mrs. S. &. Thompson. Below is the programmes: Rheinberger. .... ....Pastoral Sonata Lord Most Holy" ".......... Hoffman
 Mrs. S. $. Thompson. Andante in G...... ...........- .Sllas Allegretto GracioSo.. .IoufS Largo from Second Sonata. Beethoven Solo-Selected-
 Mrs. S. s. Thompson. Marche Funebre ct Chant Seraphique eco. .........-...'. ..''.s' N'uiiiiis'iiI | Grand Finale.- .. ......-.-... .Lemmens No tickets are required for admis- sion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
MARC AND HIS DEN.
The Home of a Magician.

The Home OL tl NlaSSiSiosi'
 There is, naturally enough, more or less curiosity about the abode of ma gician, and the favored few who have access to the residence of Marc, the de- lightful entertainer, experience treat not soon to be forgotten Marc makes his home in a suite of apartments m an imposing building in one of Chlca- eo's largest suburbs, and there he is given full rein to the artistic nature that is so manifest in his public per- formances. Like most professional peo- pie. he has one or two fads, the effects of which are everywhere apparent Tn his home. Orientalism is one of these, and the instant one. passes the heavy portieres at the entrance to his apart- ments he might fancy himself suddenly set down in the home of some eastern potentate. Rugs, furniture, lamps. dec- orations-all are purely Oriental in form, color and design. Another fad finds harmonious expression in these surroundings-dagg Marc has a passion for weapons of this character, and in every roomeone finds collections artistically arranged on wall boards or in cabinets. Every sort of dagger is here, from the rude knife of the Pacific Islander to the dainty stiletto that graced the girdle3of a mediaeval ltal- ian princess. Narghilas and jars of fragrant eastern tobacco are always ready and at the service of his callers. A fine library on magic, ancient and modern, is one ofIfhis most treasured possessions Then there is a marvellous collection of musical instruments, in- cluding two priceless violins, mando- lins, banjos, guitars, banduras and queer little Chinese, Indian and Japan ese stringed affairs, looking like a cross between small banjo and 8 violin. And he plays them all.
 Marc will appear at the Hyperion un- der the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association tomorrow even ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
Tuesday, November 22, 1898.
Brief Mention.


 High water to-day, 634 D. m,
 Buy lot $100. R. E. Baldwin.
 The dedication of H. Kirk Wood- bridge at the state prison will amount to s1,70O.
 There will be a free concert in the Calvary Baptist church this evening by the Bible school orchestra, assisted by Frank Strong, baritone.
 The children of St. Johns Sunday school, Orange and Humphrey streets, will hold a ten-cent fair in the guild room to-day from 3 until g D. m.
 Keene Fitzpatrick, the former Yale trainer, has had very good success with the University of Michigan team this fall. Michigan has played nine games and won them all.
 Mrs. Thomas R. Trowbridge, who has been seriously i'll for about two weeks, was reported to be somewhat better yesterday afternoon. She is attended by Dr. Robert Ives.
 State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald has received notice of the completion of roadways constructed under the state appropriation in Sey- mour, MiddletoWn and New Canaan.
 Waterbury Odd Fellows are making arrangements for the reception of the patriarchs of the Naugatuck valley and the grand officers of the state which will occur in that city on the evening of December 8.
 Beginning to-day through car to Waterbury over the Naugatuck division will be attached to the train leaving New Haven at 8:30 a. m. On the return train leaving Naugatuck at 5:37 p. m. there will be through coach to New Haven.
 The sensational story that has been going the rounds of the press the past week regarding Edward Thomas Trow- bridge, who died drunkard in New Haven hospital last week, claiming that his life was wrecked by the elopement of the girl he was engaged to twenty-six years ago, now Mrs. James Campbell, has excited much attention in Ltch- field. Mrs. Campbell says that she new CT knew this man Trowbridge, that she did not elope when she was married, but was married at her home in the United States hotel.--Winsted Citizen.
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THE CORBETT- FIGHT TO- NIGHT.
Both Men Said to be in Best Possible
 Shane,


 New York, Nov. 21,-The sporting e!e" ment in this city, which is being aug mented hourly by new arrivals, is in ferment over the coming meeting b2- tween James J. Corbett and Thomas Sharkey the heavyweight pugilists' The fight which is to take place to-mor- row night before the LenoX Athletic club will certainly go on without any interruption by the police authorities Both pugilists are in the best possible shape for the encounter and while each seems confident of victory, Coroett Is still the favorite among the majn:i of sporting men. Both pugilists iodnlaei in light work to-day, just taking l enough exercise to keep ther muscles and wind in good order and each will rest from to-day until he is called upon l to enter the ring about ten o'clock to- | morrow night.
 1 Tom O'Rourke, Sharkey's packer, | manager and trainer, is enthusiastic 1 over the Irishman's chances of refeat- l ing the eX-champion and says that Tom will surprise those who have doubts as l to his ability by his performance when 1 he faces his antagonist. "Sharkey has improved wonderfully" said O'Rourke I to-day, "and is in fine fettle. He has trained well and carefully, doing every thing that was asked of him without a murmer. All these stories you hear about his losing his head are not to be credited. He has learned a thing or two during his weeks of hard work and when he strips for the bout no one will be able to find fault with his condition which is superb"
 1 Corbett only boxed a couple of rounds l this afternoon to Timber up and his trainer, Charley White, was more than pleased with his man
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SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
Officers of William E. Gladstone Lod

Officers of William E. Gladstone Lodge
 Elected Last Night.
 The William E. Gladstone lodge No. BT4 Order Sons of St. George, elected officers for the ensuing year last night. They were as follows: President, James Sobey vice president; J. w. Eyre: sec- retary, T. H. Smith, assistant secreta- ry, w. E. Pitteway; treasurer, James s. Scott; messenger, L. A. Earl; doctor, Marvin Smith.
 The supreme president, George King ston of Bridgeport, was guest of hon. or Grand President John Trace and Past Grand President James Sault, both of this city, were also present. The degree team of Magma Charta lodge of Bridgeport initiated eleven candidates. Three applications for membership were received. A banquet followed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
SAMPSON AND sIGsBEE SOLD

Also Miles and Shafter-Brine Good
 Prices.
 New York, Nov. 21.-A three days sale of horses belonging to John S.. Bratton of St. Louis began to-day at the American Horse exchange There was fair attendance, but the bidding, at the start was not very spirited. The important sales were as follows:
 Sampson and Sigsbee, and 9 years. l5.21-2 hands; Sampson by Wrinkle Dick, dam by St. Cloud; Sigsbee by Wrinkle Dick, dam by Comet sold to K. E. Widener of Philadelphia for s2,- 200.
 Miles and Shafter, 6 years, 16 hands :; Miles by Edgar Wilges, dam by En- field; Shafter by Bayford, dam by Mambrino Boy; sold to w. Nj. Marshall of Chicago for $19O0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
SILVERWARE TRUST.
Articles of Incorporation Filed Yester-

ArtlcIes ot lncoTporatlOh FIIed 4esteF.
 day.
 Trenton, N. J., Nov. I.--Articles ot incorporation of the International Sil- yer company, the so-called silverware trust, were filed with the secretary oi state to-day. The company has an au thorized capital stock of $20,000000, o1 which $9.ooo,OO0 is preferred stock to re. ceive per cent. cumulative dividends and the remaining 100000 to be com. mon stock.
 The incorporators are William Find. ley, Hamilton Durand and Alexis P Bartlett of New York Frederick Dwigh of Brooklyn and John J. Bailey of New Jersey.
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BOUGHT DRUG BUSINESS HERE

Flames D. Cook, We'll Known Bristol
 Business Man.
 James D. Cook of Bristol has pur- chased drug business on East Chapel street, this city, and is to take charge of the store to-day. MT. Cook will move his family to this city in the near future. Mr. Cook was formerly a drug gist in Unionville, and was postmaster there for many years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICES

To be Held in Epworth Methodist
 Church To-Night
 A union Thanksgiving service will be held in Epworth M. E. church at 7:3O tonight, Rev.F. R. Luckey will preach Hope Baptist, Humphrey Street Con- gregational and Epworth congregations unite.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
BROWN DEFEATS DARTMOUTH

BROWN DEFEATS DARTMOUTH,
 Providence, R. l., Nov. 21.-Brown de- feated Dartmouth at Providence 12 to U in very hard fought game this af- ternoon. In the first half neither team scored although Brown had slightly the better of the game up to the last few minutes of play. In the second half she braced up and made two tonch- downs, from which Richardson kicked goals. The feature of the game was the forty yard dash of Richardardson through the whole Dartmouth team for the first touchdown In the second half Brown played much faster This was Browns last game of the season and the team immediately went out of training.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
WEATHER RECORD.
Agricultural Denartment

Agricultural Department, Office of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Washington, D. C., Nov. 21, 1898, 8 p. III. Forecast for Tuesday, For New England and Eastern New York; Increasing cloudiness with rain late Tues day; warmer, southerly winds becoming high; Wednesday rain or snow or much colder.
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POLO.,
New Haven Defeats Springfield in
 Springfield.

Springfield, Mass, Nov. 21.-New Ha- ven defeated Springfield at polo to- night to 3. The game was very poor ly played from scientific standpoint. The goal tending of Lations was noth- ing short of phenomenal; Murphy also did well. Score: New Haven ,, Spring field 3. Stops, Lations 45, Murphy S1. Referee, Lush.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-22
NEW HARBOR LINES.

At meeting of the harbor commits sioners last evening it was voted to recommend new harbor lines on the east side of the harbor from Grand avenue to Chapel street
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WATERBURY 3, NEW BRITAIN 2

WATERBURY 5, NEW BRITAIN 2.
 New Britain, Nov. 21.-Fred Does heavy weight aggregation took it's third victory from the New Britain polo team tonight and the large crowd showed signs of weariness. The con- test was an even one, but after Water bury had secured a lead of to 1 in the middle of the second period she was content to play on the defensive. The final score was: Waterbury 3, New Britain 2,
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DEATH OF MRS. J. H. MILLS.

DEATH OF MRS. J. HI. MILLS.
 Mrs. Frances Mills, wife of John H. Mills of Hartford died at the home of her parents in this city yesterday morn ing. She was formerly Miss Frances Reinhold, and the couple were married on the 9th of this month at her home in this city.
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