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The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
Ths rleeting.

The series of meetings now in pro. gress at the Baptist church have con- tlnued with uninterrupted regularity throughout the week, and Bro. Couch meets his congregations every night with profound and soul. stirring ser mons. This man is certainly a won- der. from. standpoint of endurance and usefulness, and continues to pre- sent the true religion of our Lord Jesus Christ clearly and vigorously from day to day. That his diligence and untring efforts are being rewarded goes without question, and is evidenced by the fact that many are signifying their willing ness to turn away from sin and world liness by asking the prayers of christian people, and some of them are coming out on the Lords side and arraigning themselves in the cause of right.
 Rev. Couch is a valiant champion of the Christian religion, and impresses his hearers with the idea that it is good to be a Christian. He is destroyer of evil thoughts and his words lead the mind into realms of happy possibilities, where brotherly love takes the place of religious prejudice and sectarianism. and we find ourselves imbued with that inspiring sentiment Peace on earth and good will toward men,"
 The TIMES is anxious that the Bap- tist congregation secure the services of Bro. Couch, as pastor of the church at this place, and we believe if the proper effort is put forth he can be engaged. In conversation with him few even ings ago, we asked him if he had had any lntimation as to whether the church intended to call him. He said he had been asked whether if the church called him he would accept and that he had replied that he would con- slider call, but would not promise to accept, so we have been unable to learn anything definite, but hope that he will be secured for the work here.
 The following clipping was taken from one of his home papers and sets forth many interesting facts about his life:
 Rev. Arthur N. Couch was born in Tennessee 3l years ago. but he has for several years been citizen of the State of Kentucky. He attended school at Eaglevilie, the Southwestern Baptist University at Jackson, and graduated in 1896 from Bethel College with the degeee of A. B. Mir. Couch is the pas !. tor of Armageddon church in Ken lucky, and thes church at Dickson, Tenn. At the latter place he devotes two Sundays in each month, He was married about six years ago and has d happy family. MT. Couch is one of the rising young ministers of his d enomi- nation and is making his mark in the world. He is christian gentlemen and makes friends of all with whom he comes in contact. He is a preacher of force ard is doing much good in the cause he has espoused., He is truly a self-made man as he made his way through school by his own energy. Mir. Couch passed through Guthrie last night on his way to Forrest, City, Ark, where he goes to engage in a series of meetings that will continue for two weeks. The Graphic wishes him sue cess in his efforts to do good.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
me Best presorint,op for c,,,,

The Best Prescription for Chils and fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless Ghlll Tonic. It is simply iron and qui- nine in tasteiess form. It is the first tasteless tonic ever manufactured. All otLer so-called tasteless tonics are i'm ltations. Ask any druggist about this who is not PUSHING an imitation.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
Sold by Brandon & Baugh.
Arrival and Departure of Trains,
lHOCTAM X AlEMpH

NOTE.-The officers of secret societies. pas tors of churches. agents of railroads. or others interested are requested and urged to keep us advised,of any changes occurring. SO that this column may be reliable and of value to their respective interests. This directory is corrected to date of paper, and may be de- pended upon.-ED.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
FORREST CITY posToFEIcE.

Open from &. m. to D. rn.. except sunday. Open sunday from II a. m. to F 2m. Mails close half an hour before train schedule. except night mail west aad morning mail east. which close at p. III.
 Star Route Mall for Cooper and Newcastle, Ark depart at pm. on Tuesdays. Thursday. and Saturdays. ana for Pine Tree at F o'clock on Tuesdays md Saturdays.
 J. C. BELL Po<.master.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
PIES LIKE MOTHER USED TO
 MAKE,

 as we'll as pastry O. all kinds, pud- dings, breads, biscuit, rolls, cake. or any of the culinary triumphs that the epicure likes to indulge in can be made from our high grade foodstuffs. We have everything that is pure and the acme of qual- ity, from fine butter to baking powder, and from ..pnre spices, Hour, leaf lard and hams, to dried fruits, preserves, pickles and can. ned goods in great assortment at low prices.
 w. T. SANDERS.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Miss Miggie Medley, of Wheatey, came over the early part of the week ana IS the Charming guest of MT. and Mrs. Fred Nicely.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Miss Mappie Terry professed religion at the Baptist Church yesterday morn ing.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Docioh Cooh. in curing this class of dis eases and will guarantee you permanent cure at moderate cost. He has cured thousands wft thought their cases hopeless. All letters prjyatA Write for question blank. Consultation frpa Medicines sent free from ot.-ervation-
 3l4 Main Street, Memphis, Tenn.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
STATE OFFICERS.
JUDGES OF SUPREME COURT.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS.

Judge First Judicial District. II. N. Hutton
 Y Address. Earianna. Ark. Prosecuting Attorney. k R. Macon Address. Helena, Ark Judge First Chancery Circuit. F. D. Robertson
 7 Address Nynne, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

All members of the Baptist Church are respectfully requested to be prescott at call meeting, immediately after II o'clock services Sunday with view to calling a pastor.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
CRITICAL MEN,

uiVil Nio nave lnUIc tIldIl ItCcntly dGs quired knowledge of the qualities of
 WINES AND LIQUORS. esteem highly the brands we supply. And there is DO reason why it should not be so.
 The goods have been wisely selected. carefully stored and matured under tIler most favorable conditions.
 You'll find something to please among the following: Cumberland Rye Jas. E. Pepper, W. II. McBrayer, Old Forester. Grey Stone. Monks Best, Golden Rod. Pee Dee. Diamond Star, Maple Springs, .. 5. Cook. Imperial Gin, London Dock Gin. Holland Gin, Apple and Peach h handy.
 The best grades Sf all kinds of Wines Tobacco and Cigars.
 Yours iruiy,i
 l. w. MALLORY.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Gen. Forrest LodgA No. :3. Knights of Pythias. Meets every Monday night at Castle Hall. Sol Lewis. c. Ca. J. NJ. Brown. K of R. and $. Visiting knights always welcomed.
 Forrest City Lodge. No. 325. Knights and Ladies of Honor. Meets every 2d and 9th Fri day night in each month. H. B. Gwyn, Pro tector; Mrs J. NJ. Nichols. Secretary
 St. Francis Lodge. No. 4oa. Knights Of Honor. Meets every 1st and 3d Friday nights in each month. W. F. Horney. Dictator: F. McCrary. Reporter. ..
 Forrest City Lodge. No. IaS. r. & A. NJ. Meets every list and 3d Wednesday night in each month. H. r. Dooley, W. M.: P. T. Raiford. secretary.
 Forrest City Chapter. No. 60. RaA. NJ. Meets 2d Tuesday in each month. Ns II. Pasiay High Priest; Jno II. Tipton, Setyerary i,
 N. B. Forrest Encampment r--Confeder. ates Meets lst Saturday in each month J E. Sanders. Commander; E. Landvoigr, Adju- tant.
 Woodmen of the World. Forrest Camp 20. A. B. Boyle. c. c.; II A. Knight Clerk Mee.s lst Thursday night in each month
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
Private and Crronic Diseases of Msr

Men suffering from evil ef fleets Of youthful indiscre .tions syphilis, gonorrbra
 eleet, stricture, sexu.. weakness, varicocele, un- natural discharges, lost vitality, failing memory
 unfitness to marry, bi0ol skin, kidney or private di~ eases, are speedily cured
 DR. COOK has spent |. years of persistent study and experience in his owl practice and among the largest Eastern hospitals n
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Mrs. B D. fletcher has as her guests thls week Miss DeMay Waddell, of Helena, Misses Bessie May and, Louise simmons, of Iiarrisberg and Mir. Charles Simmons, of Harrisberg.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
COUNTv OFFICERS.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERs Town of Forrest Clty.

Aidermen--Jas. Fusseli;,J. D. Baugh. John Gatling, N. German. :. ?. Mcdaniel. Board of. Health-Dr. Wm. Crntcher. Pres. {:
 Dr. c. c, White. Dr. J. D. Mcknight, E. T. Gray, r. D. Boyle. Secy.
 Council meets on First and Third Tuesday nights in each month.
 St. Francis County Circuit Court meets on the Second Monday Tn March and September of each year. and continues three weeks.
 Chsncery Court convenes on the first Mon- day in May and NoveASer.
 County Court meets on First Monday in Jan uary, April, July and October of each year. All claims against the county must be filed on or before the first day of each term.
 Probate Court meets on Third Monday in January, April July and October of each year.
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-"iso nlieSie Neelty, or Wheatley, came over the early part of the week .ndils the Charming guest of MT. and Mrs. Fred Nicely.
 All members of the Baptist Church are respectfully requested to be preseut at call meeting, immediately after II o'clock servlces Sunday with view to calling a pastor.
 Mrs. $. D. fletcher has as her guests this week Miss DeMay Waddell. of Helena, Misses Bessie May and. Louise simmons, of Harrisberg and Mir. lCharles Simmons, of Harrisberg. Mrs. T. w. Barrow is spending few weeks at her old home in Loujsana. She was called away to attend the bed side ofher sister who has been quite i'll ] recently, but whom, we are told. is
 much better now and rapidly recover. ing.
 A curious trick of nature was exhib. itec In this office about the first of July Dy our friend Mir. J. W. Pearson. A twin stalk of corn grew in his garden
 thls year which was perfectly develop
 ed having two tassells and two separ-
 ate stocks which joined about d foot laroye the ground, but strange to say
 there was no corn on either stalk. Attention IS called 10 the advertise
 meDt of Rush Stockard in another col l umn. While Rush wishes long life and I happiness to everybody, yet we must ! all die. and the dead should be laid to
 rest appropriately, and no one is better l htted to care for them than Rush. See
 hls stock, even if you don't need any
 thing in his line.
 Miss Corrine Williams. the lovely
 daughter of Mrs. N. B. Nelson, who
 has been attending school in Charles
 ton, Mo. returned home Saturday to
 the delight of her many friends. Miss CorrlnDe IS getting to be a ''bg girl
 now" and her beauty and accomplish
 ments are most gratifying to her host
 of admirers.
 What has become of the auxiliary
 societies of our churches. The Baptist
 Young Peoples Union and the Ep- ! worth League. These organizations I were sonce in healthy condition in
 Forrest City, but somehow the promo | ters of the work have lost all interest
 and now nothing is ever heard from
 them. These agencies for good should be revived, and we may hope the mat
 ter will be considered by our christian people.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
sCORE IVY INNINGs

Forrest City-2-o stl-o22i-,i.. Wynne-5 0 1.02Oa0 O-IO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
PERRY S HEATH'S CHANCES.
Brilliant Future Predicted for the
First Assistant Postmaster

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 90 The National
Elkshorn, a monthly magazine published
here and devoted almost entirely to the in
terests of the society of Elks, in its issue
for the current month prints an editorial
relative to one of Indiana's most distln-
guished sons. the Hon. Perry s. Heath, hrst
assistant postmaster general. The editor or
this magazine believes Mr.. Heath a rising
star and asserts he should be an Elk,
assuming. probably. that all good fellows,
or nearly all, belong to the Elk order. Mr..
Heath has evidently not yet been initiated.
but he probably cannot refrain from at
tempting to ride the capering Elk after
perusing the following:
1.-THE Hon. Perry S. Heath, the first as
sistant postmaster general, is adding fresh
laurels to his already large stock every day.
The Postofhce Department under the pres
ent administration has had a great many
things to contend with that never con-
fronted any previous administration, and
they all have been met with singular ability
and fidelity. The origination of a postal
the Philippines has been largely directed by
Mr.. Heath. The service in these islands,
although only In Its infancy. is the best
they have ever had, and speaks volumes for
the executive capacity of the man who set
the machinery In motion, but notwith-
standing the additional cares and burdens
lid nave DccH pldCSQ pun Ills SuOulucT ,,
Mr.. Heath has found time to originate and
to put into force numerous improvements
In the postal service In this country. One
able a person to obtain a money order in
the large cities at any hour of the day or
night. That this will be a great convenience
to thousands of people goes without saying.
The free rural delivery system, which is
being operated successfully in many Sec
tons of the country, originated with Mr..
Heath. Mr.. Heath's friends predict a bril-
liant future for him. They believe tina If
he is not elected to succeed Senator Charles
w. Fairbanks, of Indiana, that he will be
promoted to the postmaster generalship,
provided Mr. Mckinley receives a second
| term"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
OTIS WILL WIN,
Opinion of Gen. Merritt After Talk
with the President.

PLATTSBURG, N. Y, Aug. 20-At the
close of his interview with President Nc
Kinley tonight General Merritt said: 80
far as 1 know there will be no immediate
change in military commanders in
the Philippine islands. General Otis.
whom 1 regard as one Of the most
capable and efficient officers in the service,
will continue in charge of the American
forces.
with an efficient force of, say, $1,000
troops. / believe he will be able tosput down
the rebellion. Just how much time will be
given him cannot be stated"
"Aguinaldo and his men have put up a
much better fight than ! thought them
capable of at the outset. but there can be
but one outcome to the confict-a complete
victory for American arms.
II cannot but repeat what 1 have said
time and again, that the insurrection would
have been broken ere this had it not been
for the moral support which Aguinaldo and
his men have received from the United
States
The delay in the ratification Of the peace
treaty, coupled with the impotent opposition
to the administrators policy in the far
East. did more to encourage Aguinaldo and
his followers than anything else.
There remains but one thing to do, that
is to carry the conflict to a successful con-
clusion. This result will, 1 believe, soon be
accomplished by General Otis and the corps
Of able assistants who have been assigned
to his command"
"Win you be sent to the Philippines" was
asked
mot now" replied the general.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
FIRE. WATER AND WIND.
Thrilling Experience I'm the West In
dian Hurricane.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. M-The steamship
Kansas City, which reached here early this
morning, fifty hours overdue, had a thrill
ing experience In the West Indian hurri-
cane. The ship encountered the storm OH
Cape Hatteras and battled 1t for two days.
Captain Fisher said 1t was the most severe
storm he had ever encountered. The ship
was driven 100 miles off her course seward.
The saloon was flooded with water. the pas
sengers were wet, bedraggled and sick, some
of the women becoming hysterical. Most
of the passengers kept in their rooms and
those on the upper deck were unable to get
out. The ship rolled and lurched as the
huge waves struck her and broke over her
decks. The doors and windows Were bat
tened. but every moment during the %fercest
of the storm IL was feared the skylfghts
would be broken in and let the waves
through. AT one time the danger OF fre
was added to the horror of storm. Friday
morning the electric light wires set fire TO
the casing in the after companion way. The
fire worked its way along the casing to the
ately and the call to quarters was sounded.
The storm was still at its height, but the
crew responded quickly to the call and the
fire was subdued. All the casualties were TO
the officers and crew. Captain Fisher was
injured, though not seriously, by a fall, and
First Officer Smith was thrown against the
deck and internally injured. Several coal
passers were injured, and 1t was only by
extra effort that they were kept at work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
THE JAPs AND OUR SOLDIERS.
What the Tokyo Daily Herald Says Of
Them.
Washington Star.

United States Minister Buck, Of Tokyo.
Japan. has sent to the Department of state
the following clipping from the Tokyo
Japan) Daily Herald of July Is. which pays
a just compliment to the American soldiers.
which will be gratefully read by millions Of
our people. and In whose estimation the
Japanese will be eleN ated because of their
appreciation of the elements that go to
make up the splendid character of our SOL
diers:
For the last few days we have had in
Yokohama nearly 1900 American volun-
teers. who have completed their term Of
homeward boCnd. They are the Nebraska
and Utah regiments. on board the Hancock.
and the Pennsylvania regiment on board
the Senator. Many remarks have been made
who. coming as they do from hard fight
ing against the Filipinos-and the Nebraska
and Utah regiments have done some Of the
severest Nightingale not always present the
diers on parade. They are nearly all big
men, some. in fact. most OF whom. showing
clear traces of the campaigning and mental
worry TO which they have been subjected.
cadaverous cheeks. But one thing is APP
parent TO everybody, and that Is the ex-
emplary behavior OF this large number of
men on shore leave. A few thousand SOL
diers are a small army. and nobody who
has watched them can have failed TO have
remarked. as they roam over the town.
their quiet and friendly demeanor toward
Japanese and foreigners alike and the en-
tire absence of drunkenness among their
ranks. The police, on whom the brunt OF
keeping order d~evolves in the first instance.
report-both in Nagasah and here-that
they have not had a single case OF refrac-
tory behavior or intoxication TO deal with.
Large numbers of these volunteers have
made the Grand Hotel their headquarters,
and there they can be seen at leisure. All
Of them seem 70 have money to burn" for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
Follows Controversy Over
Ordination of DIR. Briggs.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20. - The Rev. DR..
Frank NJ. Clendenen. rector of ST. Peters
Church, Westchester, which was partly de-
stroyed by fire on Wednesday morning, Is
convinced the torch was put to his church.
He has offered $1,000 reward for the arrest
of the ~incendiary.
The vestrymen Of the church held the
same suspicion. At their meeting Saturday
night they. too. offered $1,000 reward for
the apprehension of the man who set the
church on fire.
DIT. Clendenning said tonight: 81 believe
the fire was the result of religious trouble
dated back to the controversy over the or
dination Of Dr. Briggs. / have received a
number Of threatening letters, calling me
narrow minded and bigoted, but I have paid
no attention to this.
"In my opinion the circumstances attend.
ing the fire are exceeding suspicious, but
of course. It is impossible for me to imagine
the name of the culprit."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
BRYAN WILL DICTATE.
Expected to Bring About Fusion in
Nebraska Convention To-Day.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2O.-The state con-
ventions of the Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans Of Nebraska will meet
In this city on Tuesday. Aug. %, to place In
nomination candidates for Justice Of the
Supreme Court and two members Of the
board of regents Of the State University.
There will be a strong attempt made to
fuse the three parties on all the nominal
tions, with a good prospect Of success. Ex-
Governor Silas A. Holcomb, Populist, is the
leading candidate for the Supreme bench
and the present outlook is that he will re-
ceive the nomination. For the position Of
regents there are 10 prominent candidates
so far as known at present. w. j. Bryan
Is a delegate to the Democratic conven-
ton Inc 1t Is reasonably safe to predict
that his wishes will govern the action of
that body. This means that fusion will be
a go and that the platform will declare for
free silver. There is likely to be some fric-
ton, however, before fusion is effected and
a long drawn fight on some Of the details.
On the question of the Philippines the plat
form will, in all probability, declare against
expansion and ~criticise the administration
for it's conduct of the war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
The Legion of Honor Badge.
poot

According to the veracious testimony
of the Tribunes correspondent. Harry j.
w. D 1--WE respect the feelings OF our
moral readers and decline 10 publish his
name In fulD everybody who has appeared
before the court-martial al Rennes thus far
has worn a frock coat with the ribbon OF
the Legion OF Honor in the buttonhole. IL
is therefore our impression that everybody
in France wears this beautiful md SYM
bolic ribbon, whether engaged in the honor
able business of swearing to lies or of be-
lieving perjuries. We say everybody; there
Is one exception. Nine. Henry Is that ex-
ception. And yet we see no reason why she
should not be favored to this extent. The
lady has already declared in open court
that she is not a woman and that she
speaks in the name OF her husband; hence
she is entitled not only 10 wear a frock
coat, but 10 fiaunt co-nspicuously the honor
able emblem of which her husband must
have been so proud while he was yet in
the flesh. Mr.. D. tells us-really he
should change his name-that the ribbon
of the Legion OF Honor is a most enyiable
distinction, but IL seems TO us that IL Wa
possessed this beautiful emblem We would
lay IL aside for "A more suspicious season or
insist hat our comrades IN this galaxy OF
glory should go out and be fumigated. The
Legion of Honor appears TO have been
greatly overworked and should enjoy a weli-
earned rest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-08-21
$50 TONS OF COPPER COINS
Imported from Bombay and Will be
USE Instead Of Native Copper.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. Aug. M.-Two hun
dred and fifty tons of copper coins have
just been unloaded here from a ship which
made a trip to Bombay. India, to purchase
them for manufacturing purposes in this
country, as they were cheaper than the
native copper.
In all, 1888 bags of coins were bought.
They were struck off about fifty years ago.
The New Haven Brass Company, which
imported them, does not even knew the
ciphered here. Officials of the brass COM
pany say that the market price Of these
coins was about two-thirds of that of Amer
lean copper.