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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
TOO JEALOUS
"hippleton Was Getting Too Atten-
tive to business tn Please
the Boss.

II WISH" said the senior partner to the
manager OF the executive department, that
You would discharge Whippleton, that new
man we put on a couple OF months ago"
:. Inc manager was surprised. He showed
IT IN his countenance. lie was about to saw
something, when the head OF the firm
went on:
Il have made it a rule, as you have doubt.
less noticed, never TO permit any of the men
VINO work IN this establishment TO beat
me here IN the morning For 70 years have
sat here at my desk, aud watched the EN-.
pioyes report for duty
les, the manager said, at has become
tradition around the place that you are
always the first one here in the morning
and the last one to leave at night"
Exactly. That's why / want you to dis.
charge Whippleton."
The manager was about to carry out his
order, but turned after he had taken two
or three steps and asked
Have you caught Whippleton Sinking +,
Does he get down to work fate in the morn.
No. the old man responded, "he's max.
ing me get up before daylight in order to
Keep on beating him here won't have il. .
Chicago Times Herald.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
WHY THE COOK FELT HURT,
Her Employer Was Not Laid Up from
Overeating and She Felt
Sighted.

A lady had cook who gave her every sat.
isfaction and she was under the impression
that the cook was equally satisfied with her
place. But one morning, to the lady's liz
tense surprise, the cook gave her the usual
months notice.
what do you want to leave for, Jane?''
asked her mistress. 81 am very much
pleased with you, and thought you were
quite comfortable here"
Yes, mum, I'm comfortable enough in a
way, but
The cook hesitated and fidgeted about.
But WHAT" queried her mistress.
swell, num- she blurted out, "the fact
is the master doesn't seem to 'rreciate my
cookery, and | can't stop in place where
my. efforts to please are wasted; so I'd
rather go, num-"
'But what makes YOU think that your
master doesn't appreciate your cookery?
Has he ever complained to your" asked the
lady:
mo, mum, but my late master was al
ways being laid up through overeating-he
said he couldn't help doing so because my
cookery was so delicious-but master here
hasn't been laid up once all the three months
I've been with you, and that's just what
bothers me so, mum!"--Boston Traveller.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
HE SOON GOT WELL.
Landing with the Bootjack ON the
Leaders Nose Had . Bene.
flckal Eject.

1t was a sad scene. The old man lay on
his bed, and by him sat the faithful wife,
holding his worn hand in hers and forcing
back the tears to greet his wandering look
with a smile. She spoke words of comfort
and of hope. But he felt the cold hand
falling on him, and he turned his weary
eyes up to her pale, wan face.
Jennie, dear wife. am going"
'Oh, no, John-not yet--not yet
"Yes, dear wife," and he closed his eyes;
"the end is near. The world grows dark
about me. There is a mist around me gath,
ering thicker and thicker, and there, as
through cloud, | hear the music of angels
sweet and sad
mo, no, John, dear; that isn't angels;
that's the brass band at the corner"
What" said the dying man. "Have
those scoundrels dared to come here when
they know I'm dying? Give me my boot
jack. I'll let 'em see"
And in towering rage the old man
jumped from his bed, and before his wife
could think he had opened the window and
SHE'D the bootjack at the band.
1--WE hit that fat leader in the nose!'
And he went back to bed and got well.-Tit
Bits.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
A scheme That Didn't Work.

This good story comes from Ceylon:
A tea planter-he had glass eye-was
very DESTROYS to go and have a days
shooting with friend, but he knew
that Immediately the natives who wer.
at work on the plantation got wind that
he was away they would not do stroke
of work. How was he to get off? That
was the question. After much thought
an idea struck him. Going up to the
men he addressed them thus: AL.
though l myself will be absent, yet
shall leave one of my eyes to see that
you do your work" And, much to the
surprise and bewilderment of the ma,
tives, he took out the glass eye and
placed it on the stump of tree and left.
For some time the natives worked like
elephants, now and then casting fur.
tive glances at the eye to see if it were
still watching, but at last one of them,
Selling his tin, in which he carried his
food, approached the tree and gently
placed it over the eye. AS soon as they
saw they were not being watched they
all lay down and slept peacefully until
sunset-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Modern Fable.

A general who was conducting a war in a
distant island wrote to the agricultural de.
partment OF his government to ship him a
ton OF acorns. When asked what he in.
tended to do with them he replied.
There is no shade in our trenches. and
the troops suffer from heat A growth Of
large oaks will add much to the comfort
OF the men in the firing line"
He would have said more, but his atten.
ton was arrested by burst OF song from
. neighboring jungle
All, he sighed, that is round robin!''
And he walked sadly away.-San Fran.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

LITTER TO mas. rrsKHAx NO. sz.BsI
DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM-For twp
years I felt tired and SO weak and dizzx
that some days | could hardly %
around the house. Backache and head
ache all the time and my food woulR
not digest and had such pains in the
womb and troubled with leucorrhon
and kidneys were affected.
after birth of each child I grew
weaker, and hearing so much Of tn
good you had done. wrote to you ana
have taken six bottles Of Lydia z.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, ons
box of Lozcnges. one box of Liver PillA
one package of Sanative Wash, and to-
day am feeling as well as l ever did
When get up in the morning feel -
fresh as l did when girl and eat ana
sleep well and do all of my work. n
ever / feel weak again shall know
where to get my strength. I know
yourmedicine cured me. "-MRs. SALIxA
ARcHAMBo, CmARLEMoxr, MASS.
The present Mrs. Pinkham's experf
ence in treating female ills is unparal
ieled; for years she worked side By
side with Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, and
Tor sometime past has had sole charge
OF the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand ailine
women a year. All women who suffer
are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham
at Lynn. Mass, for advice, which win
be promptly given without charge
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Hard or Soft water for vegetables.

Vegetables are differently affected,
according as they are boiled in hard OF
soft water. The addition of salt hard
ems water, and small amount of soda
softens it. The supply of water for
cooking purposes is usually hard; and
in cooking beans, peas and other legu-
minous vegetables no salt should be
used, as such vegetables do not boil
tender in hard water. a little soda,
of an amount about the size of pea
20 quart of water, should be added,
and when the vegetables are tender
they should be salted enough to make
them palatabie. Most root vegetables
onions, bcets and others-boil taste
less in soft water. and salt must be
added ut the beginning of the cooking
In extracting the juices of meat for
soup, use soft, cold water. In boiling
beef, where it is desirable to retain the
juices OF the meat, use boiling salts@
water--Housewifs-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

A young Swede has invented Q torpedo
operated solely by invisible rays OF light.
which enables il 20 explode at will beneat h
the enemys heet. In a like subtle manner
Hostetter stomach Bitters attacks and con.
quers all stomach troubles. When sufferer
from constipation or dyspepsia or liver com
plant takes the Btters he is sure OF one
thing, sooner or later, aud that is cure. See
that a private Revenue Stamp ccvers the
neck OF the bottle.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight OF
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun.
ions, Swollen. Smarting, Hot. Callcus, Sore,
Stores sell il. 25c Sample semi FREE. Adj.
dress, Allen ;. O.msted lie Roy. n. Y.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Jennie Peacock-''He made the most bor-
ribie threat when / refused him. Jack
Goldbons-"Wha did he say" Jennie
Peacock (sobbing)-'He said he should
never propose TO me Nudge.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

An Observation-Disclosures that strik-
ing looking girl there? She married mil.
lionsw Hobbs-"Who's the insignificant
looking fellow with her?' Hibbs-"Oh, he q
the man she married. "-Philadelphia North
American.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Sa fe

She-1 think Dewey can he trusted TO
select a new admirals uniform that suits
MN. don you.
He-Oh. yes! 1t isn't as ii he were mar
red man.-puck
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Sea Terms. Stout Party Ito bathing mas
ter)-"Got bathing suit to fit mey" Bath
Robe Man docking him over)-"I guess so.
What's your displacement "-Philadelphi
North American
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Trader-Don't you want to sell that
horse!
Farmer-Naw. keep him extra, to haul
brokendown automobiles back to town.
Indianapolis journal.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

''Quigbee is a queer sort of chap. He
tod me yesterday that when he feels par
ticularly blue and melancholy he always sits
down and reads book OF poems" And
and reads cook book. baltimore Jew.
ish Comment
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Mrs, Nabor-"Wasn't that your husband
! saw running at breakneck speed toward
the station awhile ago." Mrs. T2r.ar-"It
was; | sent him posthaste to the city for
something my dressmaker needs to finish
my gown to-day" Mrs Nabor--'Do you
think he viii catch the train?' Mrs Tar
tai-"He'll catch it if he don't" -P;chmond
Dispatch.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

The nest Prescription for ChilIs
and Fever Is q bottle OF GRovE's TAsrELrss
CHILL Tone. Its simply iron and quinne In
atasteless form. No cure mo pay. Price, Zoe
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Burglars go on the principle OF helping
themselves, and they don't go to Jail until
they can't help themselves Golden DAYS.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Lariat Luke-"Wel, how did Pilferin'
Pete swing oify' Mexican Mike-.Say,
there's a cuckoo. lie kicked about the
quality of the rope an about the way the
moose was tied-said he wanted flowers an
quartette at the funeral. an when Cayuse
Charley went near to see eff he wuz dead
Pete tried TO kick him. Ohio State Jour
nal.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

To Cure = Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifit fails TO cure. 25c.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Man has his will--but woman has her wa,
%. w. Holmes.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

People spend terrible lot of time in get.
ting mad, and feeling sorry for it.-Atchi.
son Globe.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

@Alasl we must starve," walled the PENN.
less heroine. THE wolf is already at the
door" Instantly the sympathetic audience
drew six-shooters. LET him in, lady" said
the spokesman; 'thars bounty ov sl2 on
wolf scalps in this state an well git it fur
you. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 yeais.---Lizzie Ferrel,
Camp ST.. Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, '9i.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Lying's certain mark of cowardice.-
Southern.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
An Excellent Combination,

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FI6 SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
GAN FRANcxsco CAL.
LOUIsvTLLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. r.
For sale BY all Druggists.-Pric sos. per bottis
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
EDUCATIONAL.
St. Edwards College,
AUSTIN. TEXAS.

Conducted by the Congregaticn a
the Holy Cross. The College Is beau
tifully situated on the Heights, three
miles south Of Austin, in healthy ana
picturesque locality. Every facility u
offered for a thorough Classical q
Commercial course with Modern Lan-
guages, Music, Shorthand, Typewrit~
ing, Drawing and Painting as optional
studies, under special resident teach
ers. For Catalogue and further par
ticulars address
REV. JOHN T. ROLAND, C. s. c.,
President
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Hall's CatarPh Cure
IL taken Internally. Price 75c.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Master Ardlck, just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwick ship
master, Is shipped as second mate on the
Industry. bound for Havana. Mr.. Tym,
the supercargo, describes a sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
Industry's guns. In the fray one OF the
crew is killed and Houthwick is seen to
fall The captain is found to be dead, but
the Industry is little damaged Sellinger
first mate takes charge and puts into Sid
mouth to secure a new mate. Several days
later, when well out to sea, an Enslsh
merchantmen is met, whose captain mas
letter addressed to Jeremiah Hone, at
Havana. The crew of the vessel tell
strange tales of the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commits
sion to take Panama. One night httle
later, the English vessel having proceeded
on her course, a bit of paper is slipped into
Ardicks hand by one of the sailors! This
is foHd to be a warning OF mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey, eavesdropping In
the cabin, makes through the door and
arouses the crew. Capt. Sellinger joins
Ardick and Tym. The crew break through
the now barricaded door, but are forced tC
retire, having lost seven Of their number
Finding themselves now too short-handec
to manage the boat, Pradey decides to scut
tie and desert the vessel, taking hiS mer
off in the only available boat. The captain
supercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight, but hastily constructinga a raf
get away just before their vessel sinks
The next morning Spaniard draws neal
them. The man in the rigging shouts: 81
YOU would board us, take TO your oars. B,
speedy, or you will fan short" On boar,
they are sent forward with the crew, be
Ing told they win be sold as slaves on reach
ing Panama.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
CHAPTER IX.

Nothing noteworthy happened dur
ing our watch, little, indeed, pressing
10 be done, and the Spaniards too lazy
or too Indifferent TO set us tasks.
had Mr.. Tym always in my eye, ready
10 give him lift should need be, but
all passed without the call.
Th1t night passed uneventfully, and
as l may as well add, to be brief, so
did the next three days. The weather
held fair, with moderate winds, and
there was nothing to put strain upon
anyone.
Meanwhile that this time was pass
ing my companions and had come by
better knowledge of things touch
ing the voyage and the governors
plans. 1t seemed we were to make but
one more port before reaching Chagre,
that being a place called Baracoa, in
the eastern part of the island of Cuba
There the governor was to transact
some business and obtain such fresh
stores as we needed, and thence meant
to fetch straight over for Chagre.
On the morning of the fourth day
after our rescue something of a thrill
ing and in part of dreadful sort hap.
pened, and this shall now proceed to
detail. Mr.. Tym and l were lying in
our bammocks, it being our watch be-
low, when thought heard some small
stir on deck, followed by the bawling
of voices, as though delivering com
mands. | sat up and listened, for
could not guess what was in the wind
and as did so the ship suddenly began
to saw up and down.
What is doing?" queried Mr., Tym
sitting up in his hammock as 1 had
done.
at is passing singular" / said, an6
with one mind we rose and scuffed into
our shoes, having a keen desire tc
solve the mystery. In the forecastlC
beyond we met the cook, who had just
descended the ladder. lie was little
out of breath, as though from hurry
and his looks showed something had
happened.
"Hoots!" he cried. without waiting
for us to speak. 1--WE are a in peekle
a buccaneer will be oot yonder."
"a buccaneer!" ! cried, in surprise
and joy. "Are you certain? Nay, thai
is pickle that is right enough. WbeI
did he heave in sight?"
"He has been showing a the watch,
he answered, "and now we are rising
him fast. Gin ye are Ger sac wa
pleased, ye wad be wise to hide it." HI
J added, under his breath.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
fro De Continued


"Oh, Reginald" she sobbed, for her
husband had sneered at her waffles,
"You have no heart" Gathering her
tenderly in his arms, he told her the
story of his life; how in years long
gene he had his stomach amputated,
That was to say, while he had heart,
the conventional way to it was lacking
Detroit journal.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

"And when we became engaged all
he did was to kiss my hand"
"Yes; I've heard his mother say he
was the kind of boy who would make
one piece of candy last him a week.
Indianapolis Journal.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Briggs-That was a sad thing about
young Smith, wasn't it? His rich aunt
died and left him nothing but her piano.
Griggs-Dear me, how cruel of her.
But what is he going to do about itP
Briggs-oh, he is getting his revenge.
He had it moved out near the cemetery,
and he is taking lessons on it.-Harlem
Life.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Mabel-Did you know Maud was in
mourning?
Ethel-No; whom has she lost?
Mabel don't know, but it must bs
near relation, for she's even changed
her tabby cat for black one.-Moon
shine.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

The Artless Girl-0, Mr.. Spoonamore,
your necktie has gone all awry. Shall l
tie it for you?
The Artful Youth--If you will be so
good. viii you fix it any way l want
it? Thanks. Please stand right in
front of me and tie it at the back OF
my neck. I'll shift it around myself
Chicago Tribune. .
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Luxury.

Mike said Flooding Pete, "dere's
only one time when envies de rich"
I'm ashamed of yer weakness"
81 don't blame you. But when l read
about desc swells comm all de way
from Europe as saloon passengers,
can't help feelin' a pang o jealousy.
Washington Star.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Terrence with the hod)-Yer not
workin'. Dinnie. Are yez out Of a job?
Dennis -Shure, Oi fell off of nine
shtory buildin' Yesterday an oi got mad
an quit.
Terrence-Aw, go on! Yer too sinsi-
tive.-Judge.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

"You are not angry with me because
l threw kiss to you, are you?" hs
asked.
"Yes, / am" she replied.
"Why?" he inquired.
because there was no impenetrabl'
barrier between us that made it neces
sary."-Chicago Post.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

oficer-Come out o that! No swim
min in here.
Clarence O'Rafferty-I amt sw:m-
min. I'm tryin' ter commit suicide
cause me love has been spurned by
heartless croquette.-N. Y. Journal.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

fhavs used Ripans Tabuies with so much salts.
faction that can eheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once Q week. Was told by different physicians
that Il was caused BY bad teeth, OF which had
several ! had the teeth extracted, but the ct.
tacks continued. I had seen advertisements OF
Ripans Tabulss in all the papers but had no faith
In them. but about six weeks since friend In
duced mo 10 Try them. Have taken but two OF the
small Scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacks. Havo never given q
testimonial for anything before. but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done me
By Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine 10 the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
poasaasioa now. A. 7. DEWITT.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

Tom asked OF Dick, with smile so slick.
This question in arithemetic:
"Were you possessed of dollars ten,
And / asked for V,
How much would be left to you then?
An answer give to me-"
Twas easy and Dick hesitated not,
But answered.: "Just ten dollars on tn
spot.
Harlem Life
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
Wink, when Other, sIeep.

"Does your husband walk much dur
ing the day?"
mo, think not; he does most of his
walking at night"
rs he policeman"
"Oh, no; but we've got year-old
baby at the house, you know
Yonkers Statesman.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

I'm going to get divorce
"0n what grounds?"
"Bigamy. After l married him /
learned he was welded to his money"
Harlem Life.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
would Seem Not.

Browne-There is always fire where
there is much smoke.
Towne-Huh! Guess you never tried
to build fire in the kitchen stove at
five o'clock in the morning.-N. Y.
World.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
Not nm Ordinary Kind.

Dorothy was dining at a neighbor's,
and when she was passed the loaf-sugsr
for her coffee she said shyly:
mo, / thank you; | never use ony
but congratulated sugar in my cofft, y
-Judpe
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12

In these days when the ladies fair are
strong in outdoor sports,
And learn to box and row and shoot and
ride,
To golf and run and do great stunts within
the tennis courts
There's no such thing among us as tbs
erstwhile blushing bride.
philadelphia North American.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-07-12
Making II Easier.

"Yes," said Mrs. Nexdore, "as con-
scientious woman l always feel / am
bound to love my neighbor as myself.
When they are so downright mean that
l just can't do it move into some other
neighborhood." Chicago Tribune.