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The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29

And the world looks dark and ereaT;
I'm short Of breath. so pant aId wheeze,
And shiver and shake. and cough ard
sneeZe:
Ny limbs creak mournfully in the breeze
For | am the poor Old Year.
Twelve months ago was yonng ard fair;
ruled the world with a regal air,
Ard every one welcomed me, here and
there,
Without a frown or tear.
The boys and girls hurrahed fer ne,
And was as happy as happy could be;
The world around was fair TO set
For was the glad New Year.
The merry thrush and the bold cuckoo
Gave me song and a welcome true;
The white puccoon and the violet blue
Peeped slyiy into my face;
The tulip gave her rich perfume,
The larkspur waved her azure plume.
The red rose opened her velvet bloom,
Ny royal court to grace.
The brooklet burst its icy bond.
The fern uncoiled her greenest froTsd,
The daisy waved her yellow wand,
To give me welcome meet:
And summer brought her glowing days,
Her bearded wheat and golden maize;
The wild bee hummed a song of praise,
And slipped the clover's sweet
Then autumn poured her rudy VINE,
And shook the cluster from the vine,
And dropped the needles from the pine,
To scatter in my path;
The milk weed burst her silky ped,
The partridge piped from the turfy sod,
And queen-of-the meadow and golden-rod.
Bloomed gay in the aftermath.
But now. alas. my time has come:
I'm weak and weary. and cold and numb
And sour and sad, and cross and glum,
And the world is dark and drear:
No blossoms spring as | pass along,
No warbler sings me a welcome song;
But the bells ring out merry ding-Gorr
To welcome another year.
Helen Whitney Clark, In Golden Days.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
Ancient Axtronomy.

When Nineveh and Babylon were in
the splendor of their might men in
China were predicting eclipses, MAX
ing catalogues and giving names to
the stars. But Nineveh and Babylo
were mere mounds of rubbish wher
China was great, and to this date the
civilization and life of the empire 10
the wonder of the world.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
All Gone.

Many Christmas present is now .
thing of the past.--L. A. w. Bulletin
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
LAMENT OF THE
v0LDMAR~

LAS. my time has
nearly come:
I'm weak and weary,
ard cold a n c
numb.
And sad and sour.
and cross z Z Q
-as4val
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-29
Preparing to Rebuild.

The streets of San Jacinto are be.
ing cleared of debris. and the mer-
chants are moving their stocks into
warehouses. Preparations are already
being made for the rebuilding of most
of the ruined structures.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

were all cordially received by the pop
ulace.
When the parade reached Madison
Square, Dewey and Van Wyck alight-.
ed from the carriage. They We're es-
corted to Il stand. on which the ad-
miral reviewed the long line that fol
lowed. Each company as 1t passed sa-
luted the Manila hero. who always re-
sponded gracefully. This was the first
occasion Dewey had to see the arch
erected in his honor. Its beauty ap-
pealed to him instantly.
The masterpiece is from the hands
OF fifty leading sculptors, and stands
at the head intersection of Twenty
fourth street and Fifth avenue. at Il
point where there Is an extended view
of two of New York's leading thorough
fares.
The arch was designed along the
lines Of the Arch of Titus, as this
style permits of the adornment which
most effectively symbolzes the power
Of the United States as II maritime ma
tion. The structure has four great
piers bearing symbolic figures person.
trying patriotism, war; the return and
peace. The subjects are treated In re-
nlistic groups.
After the long column began to file
through the great structure. II proceed
ed down Fifth avenue to Washington
square. where the parade Is to he dis
missed. \ noteworthy feature of the
parade was seen at Seventy-second
street and Eighth avenue. Here In an
Immense grand stand were seated 5000
school children, dressed In white and
piue. They were so arranged as to
form the words. welcome. Dewey"
those In blue forming the letters, while
those In white constituted the back
ground. As Dewey passed the stnnd
the children sang the national hymn.
New York has witnessed many re.
mnrknble pageants. but none to COM
pare with yesterdays Dewey celebra-
tion.
Admiral Dewey was very tired mt
the end of the parade. He wns driven
at once to thcr residence OF Manager
Boldt. OF the Wal,lorf-AstOrin, escort
cd by Squadron A. and accompanied
by Mayor Van Wyck. He dined with
his llentennnts. Brumby and Caldwell.
Admiral Dewey did not attend the
smoker" lie was feeling too
fatigucd to leave his apartments,
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
THE TRIuMPHAL ARCH

corted by the mayors boat, the Sandy
Hook, in the lead. Back of her mt Il
40O-yard interval, came the New York,
then the powerful Indiana and Massa-
chusetts, the tleet-footed Brooklyn. the
sturdy old Texas the rakish, yacht
like Dolphin, the old Lancaster. n relic
of another naval age; the powerful Chi
cago, and, finally. the little Marietta,
the rear guard of the fighting craft.
Behind stretched the transports and
further STILL almost lost in the dis
tance, the yachts and miscellaneous
craft hull down the horizon.
Up the Hudson pandemonium
reigned supreme. Aerial bombs broke
mt intervals overhead in puffs of white
smoke, and feathery canopy of
steam hung over the advancing fleet
as hundreds of steam whistles
screamed continually. The narrowing
throat of the river crowded the ad-
vancing vessels together in almost
compact mass. The broad arrow form
alton still drove the head of the column
forward unmolested through the ranks
of the waiting vessels
Never before In the history of Sew
York has the city witnessed n greater
pyrotechnic and electrical display than
that with which the return of Admiral
b'"'y was NtltDTulcu III lllt lluFDOF
and waters surrounding the island OF
Manhattan Friday night.
From the bay the letters on the
Brooklyn bridge. welcome Dewey"
We're plainly discernible. and were one
of the features of the celebration.
Saturday dawned cloudless, with
crystal atmosphere. 1t was cooler than
Friday. however. and overcoats and
fall wraps were In order on the miles
of stands.
At s o'clock Admiral Dewey landed
mt the Battery. and. accompanied by
the reception committee drove to the
city hall. where he was received by
Mayor Van Wyck. ~. ~.
Then. In full view OF the thousands
who strained to see and hear all, the
mayor presented the loving cup.
The cup. which glstcncd on the
black velvet support beside the mayor
Is ms elegant n piece of work ns rff-
fany u Co. ever turned out. 1t is Ro.
man In FORM. and entirely of Is karat
gold. Naturally, the designer sought
the sen for an inspiration. The han
dies are modelled to represent three
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

In the parade were Sousa's band.
battalions of sailors many Of the high
officers of the army and navy and 49,
600 members of the New York Nation
al Guard, battalions and regiments
from adjoining states led by their gov
ernors, Governor Roosevelt and staff,
and great number of public officials.
Following came a long line of war
veterans, ending with veterans of the
Spanish-American war under General
Warren Kiefer.
Dewey's progress was one continuous
ovation. Smiling and happy, he re-
sponded to plaudits by wave of hand,
bow or by raising his hat. Governor
Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Schley
were also generously greeted.
The route of the parade was seven
miles in length. 1t started Mt One
Hundred and Twenty street and
Riverside drive. 1t came down the
drive to Seventy street, where
it turned east and continued to Cen
trail park and Eighth avenue. 1t fol-
lowed Eighth avenue to Fifty-eighth
street, where it turned to the east and
continued ON Fifth avenue. Here an
other turn was made and Fifth ave-
nue. was followed to Washington arch
at Washington square, the terminus
of the route.
Down the long line of parade nearly
100000 people had assembled to wit
ness the crowning event of the cele-
bration. The streets on both sides
We're fringed with elaborately decorat-
ed reviewing stands which stretched in
an almost unbroken line before dwell
lings, churches and business places
alike. Many of the stands were built
by the city. while a majority were
controlled by private citizens. Seats in
the public stand sold at from 81 to $40,
varying according to location. Win
dows in houses and stores along the
parade route brought fabulous prices.
The decorations We're profuse and
unique. The cheering did not cease
for an instant. The visiting troops
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

what | would like to, but speaking for
myself and the gallant squadron l had
| the honor to command ut Manila
thank you from the bottom of my
heart"
The admiral then beckoned to his
fleet captains to step forward.
These men are the men who did IT,"
said the admiral, pointing to his off.
GERS. and those in hearing distance ap-
plauded vociferously. The admiral
then turned to the cup and looked il
over. 1T Is truly beautiful" he re.
peaied several times.
The ceremony at the city hall was
brief, lasting about twenty minutes.
The admiral left the city hall with
Mayor Van Wyck amid the ear-sp.;t-
ting cheers Of the multitude. The ear
riage was driven to the North river,
where steamer was In waiting to
carry the admiral and his escort to
Grants tomb, there to take his place
in the parade.
AS the carriage rolled along the
streets crowd followed cheering the
admiral again and again. At the dock
he received n rousing ovation. Time
was flying. and as the lind parade
was scheduled to start mt IL o'clock.
not moment was lost getting aboard
the steamer. which put or ut once.
The Sandy Hook, which conveyed
Dewey and his party to Grants tomb.
arrived ut 1890 n. IN. The admiral
landed mt II o'clock. and with Mayor
Van Wyck entered the carriage In
which they were to ride In the parade.
The vehicle was driven through lane
of wildly enthusiastic people. to the
hend of Riverside drive. Here one of
the most notable ovations OF the day
occurred. Constructed along the enst-
ern border of the boulevard, extending
for many blocks down town, were i'm.
mcnsc reviewing stands. From nm
early hour the stands had been jam
med with humanity. riverside pnrk.
across the boulevard. held another
mighty mass. The nrIvai OF Dewey
was the signal for tremendous out
burst.
II was 11:1T when GRIND Marshal
Roc gave the order to march.
Then the great column swung Into
order and the triumphal trip to WASH
in:ton Snuarc begin. Scores Of bands
scattered nlong the line filed the mir
with inspiring music.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

A new international question has
been raised by recent antics of the Rio
Grande river in changing its course.
The river formerly flowed within a few
yards of Fort Ringgold, Texas, but has
forsaken its old channel and made a
new one a mile southeast, entirely in
Mexican territory. A treaty with
Mexico, made in 1884, provides that
the abandonment of an existing bed by
the river and the formation of a new
one shall not effect a change of the
boundary. But as Fort Ringgold de-
pended entirely on the Rio Grande for
its water supply, and rs the United
States requires a military post there,
the matter has been referred to the in
ternational boundary commission for
settlement.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
HONORS
HEAPED UPON DEWEY.
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CROWD TO SEE HIM.
The Greatest Demonstration That New York Has
Ever Witnessed-Parades on Land and Sea show
the Nations Appreciation Hero of Manila
Presented with Loving Cup of Solid Gold.

New York, Oct. Friday was
Dewey day afloat and the navy mark
ed the sailor hero for its own. Yester-
day was Dewey day ashore, and 5,OOD,-
600 adoring land lubbers, drawn from
ali quarters Of the land and from every
section of society, jammed and showed
for Il chance to see the admirals face,
and in their ringing cheers tried 10
prove that the hero of Manila bay be-
longed not to the navy or the govern
ment or the city officially. but to the
country at large. which has jumped
forward many points in the eyes of
nations, largely because he lived and
fought.
Friday morning was occupied with
official calls from Mayor Van Wyck
and others, and at o'clock the parade
began.
The black speed cones of the Olym-
pia climbed slowly to her yards as the
big cruiser got under way. The other
vessels slowly turned, like a troop or
cavalry squadron, front toward the
narrows, and then. fetching Il grace
full sweep, headed back up the harbor
toward the Battery, the Olympia, es-
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

dolphins, wrought Of green enameled
gold. Around the neck Of the cup are
forty-tive stars, one for each state. The
handles divide the cup into three faces,
one bearing n portrait of the admiral
surrounded by wreath of oak leaves,
also Of green gold. Underneath this are
the initials &c. D., U. s. N" On the
second panel is picture of the Olym-
pia, and on the third an inscription
stating the cup was presented to Ad-
miral George Dewey by the city of
New York. The legs of the cup are an.
chors resting on oak leaves.
In presenting the cup to Dewey,
Mayor Van Wyck spoke briefly in
praise of Dewey personally and of his
great feat at Manila.
When the mayor had finished the
crowd became very quiet, awaiting the
first words it was to hear the admiral
speak.
Admiral Dewey said in reply:
1T is quite impossible for me to ex-
press the depth l am moved by these
honors, one after the other. That beau
tiful cup, the freedom of the city. this
magnificent reception. 1 canot say
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

A Frenchman once classified Ameri-
cans in Europe as "millionaires, snobs
and tourists. The millionaires spent
their money freely. and sometimes sac
rificed their daughters for title. The
snobs were ashamed of their own coun-
try and eager to be known as the COM
panions of princes. dukes and earls
The tourists were a mob of sightseers
out of whom money was to be made at
every turn" A satirical grouping,
based upon sufficient truth to some
what disturb national pride!
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Automobile" is indeed a mongrel
word, half Greek, half Latin, but hav-
ing come into general use, it has gained
nine points of the law, and may be
looked upon as a fixture in the lam
guage. 1t is included in the Century
Dictionary" which gives examples of
its use in "Greer's Dictionary of Elec-
.ricity" and the Scientific American.
The disposition to shorten it to "auto"
is nearly as vulgar as the degradation
Of bicycle to bike"
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The greatest result of the recent
Buffalo conference of social reformers
was the raising of $4,000 toward the
establishment of school of economies.
1t is proposed to create a committee
Of well-known gentlemen. who will un-
dertake to secure pledges of S2O, 900 a
year for two years. The first worl,
to be attempted will be the prosecu-
ton of researches into price move
ments as related to money, trusts,
tariffs, ETC.; changes in wages and the
number of the unemployed from time
to time; and the result of the various
attempts of local and national authori-
ties in this and other countries to reg
ulate and to operate such monopolies
as electric light. gas, street RAILWAYS.
telephones, railroads, telegraphs, the
express business, etc. The co-opera-
ton of public libraries will be sought.
and assurances have already been re-
ceived that press associations reaching
millions OF readers will be glad to pub
lish any results of these inyestign-
tions. 1t Is expected to establish a
large correspondence department, fur
nish lecturers, at small charge above
travelling expenses for schools, colleges
and extension centers. conduct sum-
mer school. and later. If funds shall be
sufficient. instruction will be given
during the winter months. The head
quarters of this school will probably be
In New York or Boston, but a branch
at least, will probably be established
in Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Philadelphia is greatly excited over
a daring robbery recently committed
In the quiet Quaker city. The con-
ductor OF trolley car fell asleep as his
conveyance sped along and was robbed
OF his fare regiater while he dozed-an
outrage which not only speaks volumes
for the audacity OF the thief. but tells
eloquently OF the Arcadian simplicity
and blissfnl drowsiness which hangs
over Philadelphia.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The popularity of summer boat ex-
cursions is conclusive proof that men
can have good time on water occa-
sionally.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

One great consolation is peculiarly
the humorists-he isn't supposed to
laugh at his productions.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

A young man named Quitman has
been arrested because he refused to
discontinue his unreciprocated atten
tions to fair lady. He failed entirely
TO live up to his name.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

France lost her head over the Drey-
fus case and other nations seem to be
doing the same thing, but in different
way.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

There is much difference between
Boosting of sickness and glorying in
wounds
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Many man who would shrink from
taking a purse for profit will steal a
character for pleasure.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Few girls practice economy as faith
fully as they do the piano.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The only way for an entertainer TO
he sure of applause is to arrange be-
forei,and to pay for It afterward.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The eagle on the silver dollar is
merely to remind us that riches have
wings.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Character is the only reliable certif-
cate issued by the school of life.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The average man is polite to lot OF
other men he would rather kick.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The stage prompter might be appro-
priately termed theatrical poster.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

Nickel trimmings on stove are a
source of much heat-to some people.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

The same fire that makes the dross
evident. purges the gold.
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rillvile and Glocester Sessions at 8
and G30 D. m.
The field secretary OF the Rhode ISL
and Sunday School association will give
his stereopticon lecture on The home de-
partment at the Quidnlck Baptist
church Sunday evening. Dec. 3. at
o'clock.
The executive committee OF the
Rhode Island sunday School associa-
tion meets al. Tillnghast's at 12:45 p.
m. Monday. Dec 4.
There has been a steady increase Of
baby rolls" among the Sunday schools
of our state. The field secretary re-
Gently stated that there are now about
four times as many as he supposed
there were. This is a very encouraging
condition OF things for these little ones
Will doubtless continue IN the Sunday
school to adult life by virtue OF the in
fluence of their parents. and by that
time viii have become SO identihed
with the work as TO continue in IL
through deep personal interest. The
prsVerb. Train up "a child in the way
he should go aasi when he is old ne will
not depart from it," has been proven
true Of work among the children in the
Sunday school. BY this comparatively
new method babies are en-
rolled in the school membership, their
names being given by the parents soon
after birth. and when they are Old
enough they enter the kindergarten de-
partment of the school gradually ad-
vancing until in the adult classes. II
Is splendid method and as we have
noted is growing in favor with parents
and heads Of Sunday schools.
The Suggested Course OF Study for
primary and intermediate scholars com
prlses the Twenty third Psalm, "The
Lords Prayer" "The Beatitudes."
THE Ten Commandments" "The
Apostles Greed" ''The Books OF Old
Testament" THE Books OF the New
Testament" Scriptural selections show
ing Gods love THE Golden Rule
three verses on temperance, three
verses on giving
When the children have reached a
proper age and have passed q satisfac-
tory examination in these supplemental
lessons they are graduated with honor
to the intermediate department and are
given a certificate showing that they
have passed fhis examination satisfac-
torilY.
Sunday school superntendents who
have not looked into this course Of
study are invited 10 call IDon Mr.. VIII
son for full particulars.
one Of the most practical phases II !
Sunday school work in Rhode Island Is |
the home department." There are now |
such departments I'm a large number of |
our schools and the interest i'm the work
is on the increase. This work operates
chiefly in the home as its name inn
plies IL enlarges the school i'm MEM
bershIp by inCludlng thOse DersOns m I
he immediate community and else
where. who cannot attend the regular
sessions Of the school. these include
children too young. men and women
90 aged and feeble. invallds. or other
ihut-ins, the deaf. blind. dumb arc
rippled, sailors on the seas soldiers IA
he regular army. absent members OF
he church, Congregation or family,
travellers. doctors nurses
md many others. All such are sup
lied with material for prosecuting the
esson study by a system of visitation
rom members of the regular school.