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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
GOOD FINGER BANDAGE.
UnexceIled for Convenience and snfe-
~ and for the Ease with Which
Ii Is Made.

The usual form of bandages for
bruised or mangled fingers is ordlnari-
ly unsatisfactory or bungling from an
abundance of cloth, which is CT very
little use in the healing of the sores. 1t
is, therefore, not without interest to
know that there has been devised a
bandage which, both for convenience
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
Looks Like Rain.

at looks like rain to-day" said the
sffablc milkman, as he dumped the reg.
ular quart into, the pitcher,
at always does, said the woman, and
the milk man drove off wondering why
some people take such gloomy views Of
verything.-Keystone
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
"Cannot Praise 1t Enough"

Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,
Franklin, Neb., writes:
" l suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruation, falling
of the womb and pain in the back. l
tried physicians, but found no relief.
"Iwas at last persuaded to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. feel like new
person, and would not part with your
medicine. 1 have recommended it to
several of my friends"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
Foolish, Indeed.

The Belle-A man looks awfully foolish
when he's proposing.
The Benedict-Yes, and they dare to talk
y. Journal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Anna-"They say l have my mothers
mouth and nose" Hannah-"Well, your
mother was lucky to get rid of 'em."-
Yonkers Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Employer scibly)-"Confound that
boy! He's never around when he is want
ed" Clerk-'I think it must be hereditary
with him, sir. His father is policeman. -
Golden Days
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

After a man has taken girl to theater
as often as six times, and called upon her
see ~ a resemblance in him to her favorite
hero in a novel.-Atchson Globe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Natural Selection-'1 don't know what's
going to become of that boy of mine. Ht
was never known to get anything right
Make a weather prophet Of him. Tit
BitS
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

and safety. and for the ease with which
il is made, deserves to be widely known.
The making and applying of this band
age may be thus briefly described:
Measure a piece of cloth twice the
length of the finger, and cut it square.
Fold the cloth double, as in Fig. L
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

She-"You played poker again last night"
He (who lost all he had)-"No, my dear;
was merely an onlooker at the game
Philadelphia North American
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

While some cows were passing the house
one of them lowed. "Oh, mamma ex.
claimed little Clara, zone of the horns blew!
Which one was it t?"-Golden Days
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Here" shouted the baiiff, "you cant
gun here. These are private. grounds
But thought thIs was the open season foi
game" protested the sportsman.-Phiadel
Dhia North American
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Deep as is the Sciatic nerve, st. Jacobs
Oil will penetrate and cure Sciatica.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Said the youth "Er-ah-I-is there any
reason why you and should not wed p
What has reason to do with the case?'
asked the young woman. Then he knew that
love alone ruled her actons.-Cincinnati En-.
qurer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

You can't preserve happiness in family
jars. Il. 4. w. Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Boarder .(disgustedly) can't eat this
food; 'tisn't fit for pig" Boarding House
Keeper (coolly)-"I don't cater for pigs
Fun.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Bad Models to Follow.-He-"A self-made
man is common enough, but we never hear
of a self-made woman" She-"Considering
the kind of article the men turn out who are
in the self-making business, you can hardly
blame the women for not taking up the oc
cupation. boston Transcript.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Hojack-"Calowhi is always trying tt
borrow money from me. wish knew
how to get rid of him." Tomdick-"Len
him some. Melbourne Weekly Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Bad, Worse, Worst Sprain. Good, Better
Best Remedy-St. Jacobs Oil.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

The lead pencil is sometimes hard pushed
TO make e-marks-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Something very soothing in the use of st
Jacobs Oil for Neuralgia. Subdues and cures
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
SuDerIatfve,
To Cure a Cold in One Day

It is not the best man at a wedding who
gets better half-N. o. Picayune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Go to work on Lumbago as if you intended
to cure it. Use st. Jacobs Oil.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Every woman has vague idea that all her
husband does every day is to open his Office,
read, smoke, and count his money.-Atch.
ison Globe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Which is the harder, to make million or
70 die and leave it?-Town Topics
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Fighting dogs meet their match.-Ram'
Horn.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
Ities of Wealth.

One of the Penalties of Wealth.
If you are any mans rich kin, his
nejghbors have heard all about you.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails t. :ure 25c.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26

Sudden weather changes bring Soreness
Stiffness. st. Jacobs Oil brings prompt cur,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-01-26
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

AhL AhSLL<h<LiNSL Va SihCA Va kkuS
is due not only to the originality and
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to the care and skill with which it is
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known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
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of the excellence of it's remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
GROUNDS FOR THANKFULNEss
Mrs. Blimmer Didn't Quite See II In
the Same Light That Fred
eFick Did.

"Well, / know that / haven't any
thing TO be thankful for, even if it is
Thanksgiving day." announced Mrs.
Blimmer, at the breakfast table, as she
looked across at her husband.
"Why, my DEAR" replied he, you
have me-"
Il have you, have T." replied Mrs.
Blimmer. And that is something for
me to be thankful for, is il? Well, not
that / know of, it isn't, Frederick Blim-
mer. Thankful that l have you, indeed?
1t was the greatest mistake of my life
in marrying you, and l have never
ceased TO regret it. 1t was all right TO
marry me, so far as you were concerned.
II was quite a feather in your cap TO
marry one of the Jonesey girls, but l
think / must have been clean out of my
mind when L said yes. and l think ell
my folks must have been plumb crazy
ever to think of letting me marry you.
l had an idea that / loved you, but
see now that l didn't know what an idea
was, and if l had it TO do over again I'd
marry any man in the whole vice
world before I'd come TO you, Fred
erick Blimmer. And you needn't tIy
to interrupt me, as you always do when
L have word 10 say, for FL not listen
10 you. 1t isn't as though / had 10
chance to marry any other man, either,
that took you. i could have married
Joe Simpson, as fine a man as ever
walked on two legs, and he treats his
present wife like as if she was an angel
from Heaven, and she not his first
choice. either. Then, Jack Dukes was
fnirly pining away for me. but didn't
have sense enough to marry him. al
though | knew be was only waiting for
little encouragement. but was that
independent | never would encourage
man the least bit. Besides those two
there was Frank Palmer, who fairly
worshiped the ground | walked on, but
L wouldn't have anything to do witt
him because his hair was red. hut It's
mighty fine-looking man he's got %
be, and they do say his wife doesn't
want for thing, and she's as prora
of him as If he was king. and-Fred
erick Blimmer, what are you putting on
your overcoat for? Didn't you say that
you had holiday to-day, and that We
would spend happy Thanksgiving day
together, like we did when we were first
married? o, well. go out if you want
20, but if YOU are not home by one
O'Clock sharp not bit of Thanksgiving
Ginner do you gst."-Detroit Free
Press
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

State Superintendent Doyne places
the following construction on section
s OF the uniform text book law: In my
opinion this section has reference to
the agent of the school board. The
idea of the law is this: The publishers
will furnish the looks to dealers at
such prices as will justify the dealers
In selling them to the patrons at the
prices named in the proposition sub
mitted. If, however. a school, school
board or the agent of a school board
desires to order the books direct from
the house, then they can be secured at
the prices given in the proposition.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
Big Fire At Magnolia.

Fire destroyed block of business
houses at Magnolia. Following are the
losses: journal Office. e., 900; Gus. Kohn.
groceries, $4,000; j. NJ. Kelso. lawyer,
$1,000; f. 7 Uutchison & Son, store
house, $4,000; S. O. Couch. store house.
$1,000; j. w. Story. shop, 5000; A. S.
Killgore, lawyer, $500: ]. O. o. F. lodge,
5000; X. of P. Lodge, $500; Charles Mar
tel barber. $50; w. II. Moody, butcher.
$50; Z. Hoffman, dry goods, s40o; E. d.
Strange, livery stable. 5000; NJ. E.
church building $4,000. No insurance.
except $4,000 on the church building.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
ed: The Riverwell Electric Transports

ed: "The Riverwell Electric Transports
ton Company"
Charlie flushed and his fingers trem-
bled as he opened il. He glanced at the
end and saw Mr.. Trask's signature.
Then he began at the beginning.
MY dear Boy: Not to keep you N sus-
pense, Mr.. Rawlinson returned to-day. u
have not seen him. as he went at once TO
his daughters home on the West sac.
From there he telephoned me. asking who
was the boy conductor on car No. IL, ana
how he happened TO be there. telephoned
the answer. and then came this order;
Here Charlie crumpled the letter up
in his hand. He knew well enough what
the order was. and so what was the
need of reading it?
MAY i see?" said his mother.
Charlie hesitated, then gave her the
letter.
Mrs. Leslie smoothed it out and raL
her eyes over it. Her face lighted up.
oh" she exclaimed, joyfully, won't
your father be pleased"
pleased" echoed Charlie, pleased?
i don't understand"
His mother handed back the letter,
and Charlie read the superintendent
order:
Let Charlie Leslie keep his fathers place
til! his father gets well. and pay him his
fathers wages"
What l can't see" said Charlie, who
had been thoughtful and silent all
through the Thanksgiving supper, rs
why Mr.. Rawlinson changed his mind,
for I'm positively certain that when
he paid nae his fare he meant 10 turn
me off,
But though Charlie continued TO
puzzle over the question. he never
found the right answer TO it.-Elizabeth
Robbins, in Chicago Advance.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Entire Business Block at Magnolia
Destroyed By Fire, With Prac-
tieally No Insurance.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY cHRoNIcLED
Ased German Commits suicide 1t HOT
s,r,ur. Railroad Commission En-
Joined From Enforcing Express hs'es'
List of Arhansans Fighting in the Phil
ippinse
Brue. Get. on with 81, Months.

For the killing of Deputy Marshals
B. T. Taylor and Joe Dodson, and the
wounding of S. b. Lawrence and ID. I.
Renfroe on Sunday, the 29th day OF
August. 1897. in the mountains OF Pope
county, Harve Bruce has been SEN
fenced to six months in the peniten-
tiary. Bruce, who is one OF the most
notorious moonshiners that ever fired
still, testified that he alone fought and
killed the officers, as he thought, in self
defense, that they attacked him with.
out calling on him to surrender or stat
ing that they were marshals. After the
killing Bruce made his way TO Alabama
where he remained about year, when
he returned and surrendered, plead
guilty to moon shing and was sentenced
to one year at Leavenworth. He was
hardened last July by President Nc
Kinley in order that he might be tried
for the killing OF Taylor and Dodson.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

ready, and strong young arm to help
her down the steps
Then there was girl yho mad put
her fare inside her glove fo- safe keep
ing, and when it was wanted ser fin
gers were so chilled She coei5a't un-
fasten the glove.
Let me try ito" proposed Charlie.
The girl held out her hand, and in an
instant the glove was unfastened. and
with laugh she shook a nickel into his
palm.
Next, young man got off, leaving
bundle behind. Charlie saw il Just as
the car started again, and. picking it
off the floor. fastened back TO the plat
form. The young man had remem-
bered and was running after the car.
''Toss?" shouted Charlie, with one
hand on the bell cord.
Yes, toss it,
So Charlie tossed il, the young man
caught it, and the car didn't have TO be
stopped.
But a few minutes later Charlie did
ring. and as the car came to a standstin
the door of a house opposite opened and
an old man came out.
How did he know that man wanted
to ride?" one passenger asked of an
other in low voice.
There was a woman inside at
closed window motioning to him. "-her
companion answered.
The car was so crowded that for a
minute ii seemed as if the old man
would have to stand, especially as he
was very disagreeable to look at, and
not over clean. But Charlie whispered
something to boy near the door, and
the boy sprang up and politely offered
his seat.
A little after this they came to a
turnout, where they had to wait for an
other car to come and pass. Here the
portly man with the valise took his
leave. McElroy watched him out of
sight, then walked around to the rear
end of the car.
well, Charlie, your goose is cooked"
he said, regretfully.
What do you mean?"
did you notice the man who Just got
OFF,"
YES, / noticed him. He seemed to
have grudge against me, though 1
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

one, and at night Mr.. Leslie was still
no better.
Thanksgiving morning came, and
showed no change, either in the wealth
er or the invalid's condition, and
Charles heart was very heavy as he
began his third days work Shortly
before noon portly man with a valise
boarded the car by the front platform,
which was against the company's rules,
and took a seat near the forward end.
lie looked tired and cross, and the lit
tie girl with blue eyes, opposite him.
shrank back. He, however, stared
straight before him over her head and
did not appear to see her, or indeed
anything else, till Charities voice close
beside him said eourteously:
Your fare, sir"
He turned quickly at this, and, see
ing Charities boyish face, his own grew
red. and he seowled
What are you doing here?" he de-
manded, roughly.
Taking fares, sir" Charlie answered,
pleasantly.
The man opened his lips to speak
again, then checked himself and grim
ly paid his fare.
Charlie now gave bis attention TO the
little girl, who was on theverge of tears
because she had dropped one of her
pennies.
Don't cry and III find it for you in a
Jiffy," said Charlie. and falling on one
knee he poked carefully in the straw
till he found the missing coin, and held
1t up TO her with smile that brought
an answering smile from her. Now,
where do you want TO stop?" he asked.
Maple avenue" she whispered, for
she was very shy. and when the place
was reached, Charlie stopped the car
and beckoned TO her, and lifted her
gently TO the crossing.
Soon after this an old lady was seen
running toward the car. She was try
ing 10 carry several bundles and hold
up an umbrella at the same time.
Don't worry, ma'am; there's plenty
OF time" called Charlie, and helped her
up The steps. IN keep this for YOU"
he said. as he closed the umbrella. and
when. little further on, she left the
car. there was htr umbrella opened
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

Judge Williams, in United States cir
cult court at Little Rock, granted the
Pacific Express Company a temporary
restraining order against the Arkansas
railroad commission, to prevent enforce
ment Of the schedules of express rates
for this state, which were to have been
effective November Goth. December
sth has been set as the dav for the
preliminary hearing The complaint
OF the express company alleges the act
OF the legislature creating a commits
sion with power to regulate express
rates is unconstitutional.
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

never saw him before. Every time l
glanced his way way he was eying me.
What of him?'
That" said McElroy, impressively.
was Mr.. Rawlinson, the superintend-
emit"
Charlie turned pale. That the su-
perintendent." he repeated, slowly.
Then / have lost my place, sure"
I'm mighty sorry" said McElroy.
Il wonder if he will pay me for thes e
three days" thought Charlie, desponi-
entity, when they were again on the ir
way. We'll, if he doesn't it is some
satisfaction to know have earned *
unless he turns me off before night"
Delicious odors from other peoples
Thanksgiving dinners fioated to Charlie
as the car sped along, and he wondered
if his mother had roasted turkey.
The long afternoon came to an end
and Charlie had yet received no word.
They're keeping it till morning" he
thought. I'm not say anything about il
at home till then, either" he added.
Mother needn't have it to worry over
till she's obliged to-
Jesse and Jamie were on the lookout
for him, though it was so dark outside
they could see hardly an inch beyond
their noses. which were fattened
against the pane. Charlie called 10 them
as he went by, and they rushed to open
the door for him.
Mamma has saved the Thanksgiving
dinner for supper, so you can have
some" they cried. "Hurry-hurry-
hurry-up,"
While he was taking off his coat,
his mother came out. Her face was
shining.
rather is better-ever so much bet
ter" she said. IF he can rest and have
nothing 10 worry him for a month or
SIX weeks. mis- health viii be the best
lthas been for years, the doctor thinks"
"Oh, dear!" thought Charlie. How
can he rest or help worrying when the
superintendent is so sure 10 turn us
both of, for good, tomorrow
At that moment the postman
Knocked, and handed in a letter adj
dressed 10 Master Charles Leslie" On
one corner OF the envelcp- vas print
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
for orc day, and wen see how you get

for orc day, and wen see how you get
along"
"oh, thank you, sir." and Charlie,
who, seeing by the Office clock that it
lacked only three minutes of six, made
dash for his car. McElroy, the motor
man. was already at his post.
"Hullo, Charlie" be called. Thought
I'D see you. Father can't come, can
hep
''No; I'm going instead"
"Iou. Well, l rather guess not, my
boy,-
But I've got permission from the
man who's taking the superintendent
place"
Well he said, dryly. you were in
luck not 10 see Rawlinson himself.
He'd never let you 60"
Don't you think / can do it?"
Course you can, but he never'd think
so.'
Then Charlie, who was standing on
the rear platform, by this time. with
watch in hand. gravely rang the bell
twice; McElroy with grin obeyed the
signal. and the car moved slowly out of
the stable.
Soon the car began to fill. and then
Charlie was too busy 10 think much
about his own affairs. He had often
been with his father, and so he knew
exactly what TO do. With the exception
of a slight awkwardness at first in col
Letting the fares, he had no trouble.
and the day passed with no unpleasant
incident.
Ii was six o'clock when he set out for
home, but though tired and hungry his
courage was good. He had done his
work faithfully and McElroy had
praised him. The conductors and mo-
tormen on other cars, Notwithstanding
their great surprise on first seeing him.
had also expressed their approval in
various ways, and he knew he had their
good will.
In the morning Charlie went again
to see Mr.. Trask, the man who was TAX
ing the place of the superintendent.
I'm told that Mr.. Rawlinson has
great objection TO boys" he said, but
l hear good reports of you, and l am
going to take the responsibility of keep
ing You on till he comes back"
This day was very like the preceding
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

The Grand Chapter of Arb.
Order of the Eastern Star. elo..s
annual meeting at Little Rock =
ed, after electing the following az
for the ensuing year: WORTHY -
matron. Mrs. j. A. Dixon, Jop..h.
worthy grand patron, DIR. J.Rpm
Fort Smith; grand treasurer. Mi.. =
A. Westerfeld, Conway; grand ~
tary, Mrs. Jennie B. Hopkins. Man.
vale; grand conductress, Mis c.,
Hampstead. Little Rock. grand |.
turer, Mrs. +. NJ. Stark. Reno Il
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24

The Baptist state convent.
at Jonesboro, adjourned ON -
Ex-Gov. James P. Eagle pre,;d. =,
Hon. w. Thee Smith was CHOSE Y
tary. Following the repor, 's'
terial education in Ouacb;,. I'as
the sum of sl,21o was raised 10 =.
work. The report of the mis.;o. ~ y
shows a marked increase over O,.'''
years in the number of addition. :.
church through the efforts q, u "a
sionaries, and more than ,4me ~
raised as a basis on which to 49,. q
work the coming year. Tn. 49," 81
ton will meet next year at Hon. s
The Forrest City times., 1899-11-24
BY n Vicious Hog.

Jimmie the 5-year-old son of r. NJ.
Miles, of Little Rock, had a close call
Tor his life one day last week. While
on an errand for his mother, he was at
lacked by large and vicious hog.
which caught him by the legs and
lerked him down into the street. But
Tor the timely arrival of peighbor the
little fellow would have been torn to
pieces