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The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

found her up by four o'clock, and bus
ting about with a brighter face and a
brighter step than she had known in
years. All day she mixed and stirred
and baked and tasted, regardless of the
lowering clouds and steady rain with
out. BY three o'clock in the afternoon
the last pie, steaming hot, was placed
beside many others in neat rows on the
pantry shelves, the enormous turkey,
brown and crisp, lay in regal state be-
side spiced ham. Cakes. snowy loaves
of home made bread, jars of preserved
fruits, jellies and marmalades and pats
Of golden butter were arranged in
tempting array. Aunt Sarah gave q
sigh of satisfaction as she surveyed the
goodly store.
Here, Susie Belle" she said, filling
the chld's hands with some of the
choicest cookies. Take these and eat
them. We've got enough for to-mor-
row. Let me see, Jim has five children.
Well / want those little ones to have
real, old-fashio dinner for once in
their lives. l don't believe they ever
had one out there in Missouri. Dear
me! how it does rain!" she calculated; !;
''but I'm not mite afraid of its keep
ing Jim's folks at home. Once Jim sets
his head TO do a thing, he always would
have his way or die
And she settled back in her armchair
by the coy sittingroom fire Ito rest a
bit" after her hard days work.
just as she was dreaming of a
Thanksgiving long ago when she and
Jim and her brothers and sisters popped
corn and roasted apples before the
great open fire, loud knock caused her
to jump to her feet in alarm.
Who on earth can be coming on such
an evening"" she muttered drowsily
as she groped her way through the hall
to the door.
"Why. Mr.. Stanton! what has brought
you up here in such a rain as this!" she
exclaimed in surprise. "Come right in. >
The cashier of the Newton bank
glanced down at his dripping mackin-
1osh and muddy boots, then at the i'm
maculate oilcloth on the hall floor.
mo. thank you. Miss Sarah" he an
SWtItA. am III great hurry
Haven't you heard the news? The dam
al Watertown has broken; nearly all
the place is submerged, especially the
poorest quarters near the factories.
The people are fiocking to Newton in
droves. Every hotel, private house and
public building is full and yet more are
coming. 1t is ptiable TO see them
drenched and shivering after walking
four miles in this dreadful rain. Many
of them have had nothing 10 eat since
early morning. We are trying TO find
shelter for them in the nearest farm
houses, and thought, as you haven't I
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
FORREST CITY, AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER "a 1s

strong point. Aunt Sarah colored
slightly, but made no reply.
Now, child. you fall to work on il.is
pumpkin while | dress the turkey. |
want TO get everything pretty well
done mp tomorrow SO there won't be
much on hand when Jim's folks get
here
Aunt Sarah was the last surviving
member OF a large and prosperous
family. She lived alone with the ex-
ception Of an orphan child of l2 wears.
AS one 10y one those whom she loved,
and for whom she had cheerfully sacri-
feed her life, passed away. and she
had no animate object upon which to
lavish her affection, she turned il all
to the old house where her family had
lived for two generations Cousin jim
had spent many years in Missouri, and
his wife and children she had never
seen.
The one great shadow that darkened
Aunt Sarah's life was a MOI ;gage for
$1,000 upon the place. the time for the
payment Of which was rapidly ap-
preaching. Her usually cheerful dis
position was SO clouded by this trial
that for several years she had not been
able 10 find heart for the celebration of
any festivities. However, since "Jim's
folks, those that really cared for her
and were her own. were coming, she
must make suitable preparations for
their entertainment.
SO the morning before Thanksgiving
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
SLAPPED YOUR UNCLE SAMuE,
Vreri"enf Kruger Rescnts Americas
Friendship for England In an
tngraciouS Manner.

London. Nov. 22.-Callers nj the
United States embassy yesterday wer,
informed that the United States was
no longer able to forward messages or
secure information regarding the Brit
ish prisoners. President Kruger having
refused the request to permit Consul
Macrum TO transmit list of British
prisoners. Though Mr.. Macrum an.
parently still remains the nominal
agent of Great Britain. he Is practical.
ly deprived of all powers pertaining to
the position.
Boerish Snub TO Uncle sam.
1t is understood that President Kru-
ger objected TO Mr.. Macrum, on the
ground that the United States claims
to neutrality were prejudiced by her
evident friendship for Great Britain.
All communications to the British
prisoners now go through the ordinary
military channels, which render their
ultimate delivery doubtful and certain.
ly slow. The British government. sd
far, has not taken any steps to amelio.
rate the present condition of the pris;.
oners.
Would Treat Others the same.
government official informed a
representative of the press that he did
not see any good in trying to get any
other power to act in their behalf, ms
President Kruger would, doubtless
treat its representative in the same
manner that he had treated the repre-
sentatives of the United States More
over the official added, lit is not likely
that President Kruger will be there
long. If we did ask any other power
to act in behalf of Great Britain il
would possibly be Portugal
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
HAS THE TRUE RING.
Only Asks His Men to DO What He II
Willing to Do,

Cape Town, Monday. Nov. 2O.-- Gen.
Gatacre, commanding the British col
umn assembling at Queenstown. Cape
Colony. made a speech to the troops
there. He said the regulars should
watch and learn from the irregulars,
who were acquainted with the coun-
try end the habits of the Beers. Once
the forward movement is begun, he
continued, there could be no question
of stopping it. and he asked all TO do
their best, adding:
II Will never ask you to do anything
/ am not willing TO do myself
Reports from the northern portion
of the colony are more reassuring. but
there is distinct danger of the Dutch
actively espousing the cause of the
Beers, who now effectually bar three
lines OF entry into the Free State.
Most of the stud ents of the Burghers-
dorp theological seminary joined the
invaders after the latter occupied the
town
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
A Welcome Day.

The setting aside of day of national
Thanksgiving is one of the finest GUS
toms that could grace the record of a
prosperous nation, and no time in the
year offers more graceful opportunity
for living out the spirit of the day to its
most practical extent. All expect a
good dinner on Thanksgiving. They
don't always get it, to be sure, but the
day has so long been associated with
the thoughts of an exceptionally good
meal that the very name of Thanks
giving day almost smells like turkey
and cranberry sauce.-Detroit Free
Press
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Durham. Nov. 22.--The government
has received the following advices from
Col. Royston, commandant of the vol
unteers at Ladysmith, under date of
November 16:
"All the volunteers and police are
well, and there are plentiful supplies
for man and horse. All was quiet yes
terday( Wednesday, and the same con-
dition exists this morning. There has
been no further bombardment, and
the effect hitherto has been trifiing.
We are anxious for news from the
SOUTH
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

e turkey and the wild fowl. TO increase
the scanty fare:s
)ur husbandry hath prospered. there is
corn enough for food,
Iough the pease be parched in blossom
and the grain indifferent good
ho blessed the loaves and fishes for the
feast miraculous,
Ia filed with oil the widows cruise, He
hath remembered US!
live thanks unto the Lord Of Hosts, by
whom we all are fed,
ho granted us our daily prayer: Give
US our daily breadr
4 us and by our children let this day be
kept for aye,
memory of His bounty, as the land s
Thanksgiving day"
ch brought his share Of Indian meal the
pious feast to make,
th the fat deer from the forest and the
wid-fowl from the brake.
ID chanted hymn and prayer were raised
though eyes with tears were dim
he Lord He hath remembered us, let US
remember Hint
en- Bradford stood up at their head and
lifted up his voice.
be corn is gathered from the field, cali
you to rejoice.
ank God for all His mercies, from the
greatest to the least;
Dgether have we tasted, friends, together
let us feast.
The Lord who led forth Israel was with
US in the waste;
pmetime in light, sometime in, cloud be-
fore US He hath paced;
|ow give Him thanks, and pray 10 Him
/ who holds us in His hand
p prosper US and make of this strong
and mighty landn'
fom Plymouth to the Golden Gate. Today
their children tread.
be fnercies Of that bounteous Hand upon
the land are she'd
|he 'fiocks are on a thousand hills" the
prairies wave with grain,
Pc cities spring like mushrooms now
where once was desert-plain.
Ieap high the board with plenteous cheer
and gather TO the feast,
Ind toast that sturdy Pilgrim band whose
courage never ceased.
Five praise 10 that All-Gracious One by
whom their steps were led,
Ind thanks unto the harvest's Lord who
sends our daily bread"
'Alice Williams Brotherton, in Home
Queen.
'"There was great store of wilde turkies
which they took many beside verison
4. The fowlers had been sent out by
ie governor that so they might-after a
pecial manner-rejoice together after they
ad gathered the fruits of their labors. -
slfreys History of New England.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Pretoria, Nov. 22.-Monday's report
from Gen. Joubert's headquarters
which was presented to the Transvaal
council of war yesterday, says:
Heavy gun firing was heard in the
direction of Estcourt on Saturday, and
continuous rifle firing is proceeding
south of Ladysmith.
"a small sortie from Ladysmith this
morning was repulsed.
The Transvaal heavy guns fired a
number of shells into the town this
afternoon"
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
TIE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER,
One Case In which His Pluck an6
Endurance Won an Illogical
Victory.

Washington. Nov. 2f.-The war de-
,artment has made public report Of
Capt. Il. F. Byrne. Sixth infantry, Civ
ing an account of the attack on and de-
struction of bandit village in the La
Carlotta district, Island of Negros, last
July. The account is very Interest,"
ing chaper of the American occupation,
of the Philippines. This band of ma,
rauders was intrenched in the fast
nesses of the mountains. They were
we'll organized and armed. All pre-
cauticns had been made against at
tack. On all sides which it was sup
posed could be reached by troops the.
camp was guarded by blockhouses. {
Necessary 10 Surprise the Enemy.
Capt. Byrne, with something over
100 men, went out to destroy this,
bandit camp. He was aware that ii was
necessary to surprise them, and this
could only be accomplished by ap-
proaching the camp from the side
which was deemed impossible of as
cent
The march was difficult and the ap-
proach to the camp was performed in
the night. 1t was reached in the early
morning. and at once attacked.
Killed More Than Their Own Number.
The bandits largely outnumbered the
Americans and were fighting from be-
hind cover. For two hours there was
very desperate engagement. and only
the pluck and valor Of the American
soldiers enabled them to secure the vic.
tcry.
The number of bandits killed largely
exceeded the American force, while
there was no means of ascertaining the
number of wounded.
Finally those who could get away es-
capped. leaving all their property be-
hind them. The village was DESTROYED
as was the property that could not be
carried away.
Tired and Hungry, hut Invincible.
The men had climbed a mountain
side at night: they fought without
their breakfasts against superior odds
| and upon almost unknown ground. In
closing his report Capt. Byrne says: !
Honor to Whom Honor In Due. !,
In looking for reason for the per-
feet success of this expedition too
much credit can not be given to the Of
ficers under my command; each and
every one of them acted as though he
was personally responsible for the sue
cess of the whole affair"
| Lieut.-'Sol. Winn, commanding the
Sixth infantry, made the following in
dorsement of the report, which is con-
CURED in by Generals Smith, Hughes
| and Otis:
A Remarkable Performances.
Il consider it remarkable performs
ance on his part and that of his conn
mand in the way of endurance, perse-
| terance and cool courage under most
trying circumstances. For Capt. Byrne
l strongly recommend, for distin-
guished gallantry and rallying the men
on the bridge, medal Of honor: for
Lieut.. Nesbitt brevet of captain for
GOODNESS and courage displayed; and
for Sergeant William j. Chuck and
Corporal Frank S. Swan certificates OF
merit
Gen. Otis Endorsement.
Gen. Otis says:
This report contains q graphic de.
scription of perilous undertaking
as successfully executed. emitting
those participating to all the honors
herein recommended"
In recognition of his services. Capt.
| Byrne was made lieutenant colonel
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

London, Nov. 22.-Late Monday even
ing the war Office made public two dis
patches from Gen. Butler at Cape
Town. The first had been received
from Gen. Cleary, dated Monday, No
vember 20, and announced that three
privates were wounded the previous
day at Mooi river. The second was
from Col. Baden-Powell, dated at
Mafeking, November 16. saying: 'All
well here. We have had a few success
full sorties. Our loss is two officers
and II men killed and four officers and
20 men wounded. The enemys loss is
heavy. His numbers are decreasing,
but his guns remain and shell us, keep
ing out of range of our small guns.
Have had no news from the outside
since October 20'
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Wasn't it lovely in the Jones to ask
us to eat Thanksgiving dinner with
them?"
Il don't know; they waited so late
think they expected us to ask them."--
Chicago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
90

I>//NJI quick, the mince
20 So u pies are burning"
% And a small head
eith two tight fiaxen braids was thrust
|astily out of the kitchen window and
s precipitately Withdrawn.
Aunt Sarah, who was evidently lost
deep thought, gave such sudden
tart that the great yellow pumpkin
he was lovingly caressing fel from
Ter arm.
We'll, | do declare." she exclaimed
eproachfully, as she FASTENED TO re-
fover her treasure and turn her steps
towards the farm house. If things
eaven't come to a pretty pass, Sarah
pane Smithers. You woman of 90,
Pnd standing out here dreaming like
eome young girl. and leaving your mince
pies to the mercy of a child. But /
guess l ought to be excused this once,
hihgs have come so terrible sudden
PIE. This time yesterday l was living
~ old humdrum life, and not thinking
aoout making a Thanksgiving dinner
always said I'd have big one when
got the mortgage paid and not be-
Eore. But haven't seen one of my own
Eesh and blood for 20 years. And to
hihk that Cousin Jim is coming ano
bringing. his wife and children"
By this time she had reached the
kitchen; and breathlessly depositing
per burden upon the spotless table she
open the oven door, whence
issued savory odor.
Just one minute more, Susie Belle.
ana these minee pies would have been
burnt to crisp"
Aes'm,' replied Susie Belle. re-
speetfully, and with a shade of awe
N her tone. That was the reason why
eaiieo You. thought you had for
gotten"
1t Was such an uncommon event for
'horough-going Aunt Sarah 10 forget
nything that the rather timid child
lv't some hesitaney in alluding to 50
nagrart a breach of the good woman s
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Does your wife eross-examine you
when you stay out late at night? ?"
Worse than that. She encourages
the children TO ask questions in her
presence. .2Syracuse Herald.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

London, Nov. 22.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
Preparations are being made to give
the United States war ships hearty
reception in order 10 emphasize the APP
probation by the colonists of the
meaning of an American naval dis
play in South African waters at the
present juncture."
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
A RemarkabI


Gen. Otis says:
This report contains graphic de.
scription of perilous undertaking
as successfully executed. emitting
those participating to all the honors
herein recommended"
In recognition of his services. Capt.
Byrne was made lieutenant colonel
OF the Fortieth regiment. u. S. V.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Thanksgiving day makes even the
dining-tabie turn over new leaf' and
spread itself.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
Occupied Naauxypoort

Cape Town, Nov. 22.-The British
troops reoccupied Naauwpoort on
Sunday.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

N PURITAN New
England a year had
passed away.
Since first beside the
Plymouth coast the
English Mayfiower
lay,
When Bradford, the
good governor. sent
fowlers forth 10
snare
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
|AuNT2SS5a,kl
6ARAH'S z=zA zz
THANKSGIVING
DINNER.

INT SARlE. Aunt
Sarie. do come
quick, the mince
pies are burning"
N
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Ind Auat Sarah fell to eruptying
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Moneyto loan on approved
security. z. TAYLOR.

M
For Rtnt-The C. f. Anderson cottage
on 2nd.Ave. Apply OF Jpns Peterson &
Miss Bertha Derrick went 10 Condefor
lew weeks visit with friends in that
F%ieirity.
3Oo below Saturday, See below
Monday, by far the two coolest days OF
The season.
canned Vienna Savage and Saurr
hfaut al 1tginltiers. Try it, It's fine
only 10 cents.
MISS A. Maude Abbott came up from
Wnubay Friday aud spent "a couple OF
days at home.
Chas. DUEL from Bristol was a Web
ster visitor Monday and made this Office
a pleasant call.
Il. }. Freeman AT the st. Croyx Luln-
Der Cos. office, has money to loan TN
Improved farms. 25-31
hey. A. 5. Oetjpn, Pastor Of the Ger
man Luthern church OF Waubay was in
the city Tuesday.
Na'er-deliytied 10 all parts OF the
Guy, hom Mex smiths ~Spring-Leave
ORDERS at Buxter's. If
a nifty cent entertainments for fifteen
cents at the congregational church Fri
gay, evening Feb. 3.
II Will pay you TO wait and have Dr..
u~ooaihanson do our Dental work. In
Webster teb. 9th to 18th.
before ordering Il Tombstone, call on
nehlainin < Foster aud see what they
ave to offer. lie viii pay you.
we see IN the list oi appointments OF
''a'e Institute conductors for 1899 the
name o. L. A. Miller oi Webster.
henlamin 4 rost9 take orders Tor All
klnds oi marble work. Lei Them figure
on your Job before placing your order.
Theodore tobias hud n trial hefor,
'uuse hendal Wednesday, the charg,
vas stealing wheat, the jury disagreed
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Fish Story.

Go to H.G Tegtnrirr- for your Fish.
ring, Extra fine Blk Herring, Smoked
Salmon. Smoked Halibui, > okrd.
Bloaters. Canned Salmon, b"lh Import
eai aud Domestic Snrdines, Sardines ia
Mustard, Loislers, Shrimps and Shred
aed Cod Fish.
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Map of Day cnunty.

Our new Wall Map of Day County is
now ready for delivery. 1t gives name
of land owners, location of school houses,
churches, cemeteries, ~post-offices, etc.
Price $500 strictly in advance.
j. +. KELLEY & Co.,
Webster, s. ID.
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Chi.dren's Recital

At the Congregational church. Friday
evening Feb. 3, 1S99.at s o'clork,
Miss Louise Woodbury. assisted by
Mrs Il. a. Miller aud Mss Eiena Pea
body will give an entertainment con
sisting OF songs, readings aud iinperson-
atoms OF special inte. est to children bnt
everybody admitted upon receipt OF 10
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Webster Markets.

Corrected weekly by j. w. Abbott.
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Liver Complaints and Nervousness
Cured.

A torpid liver always produces dullness
and irritability. You are all clogged up aud
feel respondent. Perhaps you have treated
with physicians or tried some recommended
medicine without benefit. All that is no
argument against DIR. Fcnner's Blood and
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic which viii
so readily cure impaired nerves, liver COM
plants. headachas 5lood n skin diseases.
etc. Get Il circular ot dealer.
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THE al OF r

You can find it at Baxters, fresh from
A.. l.. Wards Bakery. of Aberdeen, 5cts
or 6 for 25cts, Rye, Graham, Cream and
Home made. A trial is all we wand.-E.
G. Baxter.
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Crescent BICYCLES.

Ross the jew eler sold $50 Crescents
last year aud has yet to hear the first
complaint. Buy a Crescent and have no
trouble with your mount.
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is Il new, strictly up-to-date, mounted
wall map Of the State 30x33 inches, in
five colors. II has been corrected ZIP TO
December 1st, 1899, and shows all the
new post-oiices and the recent changes
in county boundaries. It's the best and
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made. Special Introductory price Tor %
days, III. Agents wanted. Circulars
free. Address,
f. FRANK ~PEsrRsoN, Publisher,
yermiilion, So. Oak.
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TO- surpass|
this year
n we must
our low |
prices the
IL lines. /
Inns sue. I
YOU, our |
rade. /
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READ our Pierre letter.
The local doctors are kept busy.
old papers far sale at this office.
Court convenes Tuesday Feb. 7th.
Aberdeen Bread 8 cents at-Baxters.
Canned Tomato Soup at Tegtmeiers.
Girl wanted to do general housework.
Mr. E. w. Taylor.
H. Z. Peabody returned to Br, ant
ondsy.
For reliable Dental work see DR.. Good
snson.
L. A. Grain has been visiting relatives
Aberdeen.
E. W. Small departed for Pierre Tues
by morning.
L. Gross returned from the east Tues.
ay morning.
u C. o. Modlin,of Waubay was . Webster
5isitor Sunday.
Masquerade dance ut the Opera house
friday evening.
The coal delivery wagons were kept
Suisy Saturday.
L. wivers, of x'subay, was visiting in
Febster Sunday.
Stamp Photos-all styles and sises at
1hs Star Gallery.
Mrs. II. J. Herman, Of waubay, was in
BE city Saturday.
rouSp.-A chiids Fur C~ollarette. Iu-
huire at this Office.
Ross the Jrweler has gone to Chicago
|bn an extended visit.
Philip Groos made q visit to Sisseton,
peaving Sunday night.
Frank Cavanaugh OF Andc yer was a
Webster visitor Tuesday.
L. A. Ssndyig returned Friday from
p weeks visit to Sisseton.
Z. d. Landon came over from Lily
land spent Sunday at home.
J. Alley was registered at the Nicollet
House, Minneapolis Friday.
DR.. Lull was down to Waubay Sat
hrday on professional business.
side Tracked is q sure cure for des-
poDdencS. Opera house Feb. TIN.
Ross has just received a sample of
the 1899 Crescent. Call and see it.
0. W. Hanna and Miss Nellie Wayland
fame up from Waubay last Friday.
Geo. Hammerbacher returned from a
visit to the cities Tuesday morning.
Fresh Bread at the City Bakery, 8
cent a LOAF eight loaves for 20 cents.
Gen. Huntington returned from a
visit to the twin cities Sunday morning.
Say, "Side Tracked" is coming, and
the Parrot said, Let's go. Let's GO"
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gAlLu NJ Tab +.
.hicaoo Mi wau1ee & st. Pau a'y

IL. q d. DiVislCN
..nver East 10;41 p. m. Daily.
* West AGO a. IN.
traioht East $50 a.. me- sptSun.
& West 3:35 pm
=, Freight West 12:0S p. "A. Daily.
'.a;gbt trains sabJect to abandonment.
E. A. BRADLEY, Agent.