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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
E..Congres.man Cate Dead.

Hon. w. II. Cate, of Jonesboro, died
az st. Vincent's hospital, Toledo, o.,
august 22d, of cancer. w. Fl. Cate was
native Of Tennessee. He fought four
years in the Confederate army, and at
she close Of the war settled at Jones.
ooro. He served four years as Judge OF
IRE Second judicial circuit, from 1884 to
1883, and in 1890 was elected to con-
gress from the First district, serving
one term.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

w. 7. Knight, for the killing of John
King at Red Fork, Desha county, July
81, 1897, over settlement, will be tried
in Jefferson county at the next term of
court, change of venue having been
granted. In his trial at Dumas last
July the jury failed to agree.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
An Epidemic of Smallpox.

AS a result of the bad sanitary con-
ditions following the recent disas-
trous floods in the Brazos valley, Tex
as, an alarming epidemic of smallpox
has broken out. Hundreds of negroes
in Bastrop, Brazos, Robertson and
other counties are down with the dis
ease, and many deaths are being per-
ported. The state health department:
has taken charge of the situation.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

The following appointments have
oeen announced for the new volunteer
reglments: From Arkansas--To be cap
'ain' Chas. Nj. Wing, major Second Ar
Kansas; first lieutenant, Linn Turley,
iate first lieutenant Second Arkansas;
second lieutenant, w. C. Hudson, late
second lieutenant First Arkansas; sec
ond lieutenant, John M. Kelso, Jr., late
lieutenant First Arkansas.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Miss Rose Jenkins, aged 16, pretty
daughter of the late weIl-known Ohio
and Mississippi river pilot, N. B. Jen-
kins, and Daniel Langsford, weli-to-
do young farmer, a resident of Bos-
ton, Nelson county. Ky, were drowned
while attempting to cross Beach Ford
river, at what is known as Box ford.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Fire ut Camden.

An entire block of frame buildings
at Camden was destroyed by fire Au-
gust S0th. The losers are: c. II. Ran
dali, grocer; Charles Feaster, grocer;
c. Wallis, grocer; ]. B. Smith, saddler;
A. Austin, shoemaker; Hickory & Co.,
bakery; ]. E. Newton, photographer;
and Chinese laundryman.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Followed Her to the Grave.

Miss Bertha Caviness. the daughter
OF II. i. Caivness, prominent citizen
of Chicota. Tex, died of typhoid fe-
yer. and while the family were attend
ing the funeral, her 14-year-old broth
er expired.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
Postmaster In Troubl. with HI. Bo..

Z. X. Jones, postmaster at Rotan,
Desha county, was arrested charged
with using the mails to defraud. It il
alleged Jones wrote answers in . guess
ing contect after the correct answer had
been announced, dated the letters back
and postmarked them "missent" with
the object Of securing prizes.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
NEARING THE CAPITAL.
The RevOlutionists within six
Hours, by Horse, of the Capital.

The RevOlutiOnists Within Six
Hours, by Horse, of the Capital.
New York, Aug. 30.-A dispatch 10
the Herald from Santo Domingo, FRI
day, via Kew West, Fla, says:
The tide of revolution is rapidly
nearing the capital. The revolution
lists have crossed the mountains and
are now only six hours distant by
horse.
The Government TOtterinG.
The government is tottering and APP
parently unable to choke the insur-
rection. Yesterday it dispatched a
commission to confer with the rebel
leaders for the purpose of trying to
effect a compromise. Meanwhile there
is great suspense. The capital may be
beseiged in few days if comprom-
Use fails.
Generl Alarm Prevails.
Among the people there is general
alarm. The president never leaves
home by night or day, except with a
double guard. The city is virtually
under military law. The soldiers are
patroling the streets. The foreign
consulates are crowded with aliens ap-
prehensive of disorder.
COmmandant Assassinated.
The military commandant of San
Cristobal was assassinated on Tues
day. Placards demanding the death of
the cabinet ministers are posted
nightly in prominent places.
Military preparations are being
rushed by the government, and the re-
serves are under arms, but the insur-
rection has thus far been remarkably
free from bloodshed, although there
are vague reports of severe fighting in
the interior.
Telegraph Lines Cut.
All the telegraph lines to the in
terror of the island have been cut by
the insurgents, and communication by
wire has been impossible for several
days, but refugees say the revolution
is spreading.
Gov. Lionas of the Lavega district
has gone over to the revolutionists
taking with him many soldiers. Some
of the Dominican gunboats have put
into the river, and it is rumored that
the president and cabinet, in case of
emergency, will flee to Porto Rico.
Looking to the United states.
II more serious trouble comes the
people here are looking to the United
States for protection. In case of riot.
ing the New Orleans and a French
cruiser are prepared to land marines
to protect the consulate.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

A prominent official of the Houston
& Texas Central railway, who receives
daily reports, estimates that the cot
ton crop along his line in Texas will
show decrease of 25 per cent. as
compared with last year. This is be-
cause of the recent floods, the de-
creased acreage and the present severe
drought. Up to August 22 the Central
had hauled 1000 bales more new cot
ton than to same date last August.
This is explained by the fact that the
dry weather is causing the plant to
open fast and is also evidence of q
short crop to be quickly marketed.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Charles F. Enslen, as administrator
of Richard Cobb, colored, deceased.
Birmingham, Ala, against the Robin
son Mining Co., for $4,000 damages.
Cobb was imported from Atlanta. Ga,
and put to work in the Ishkooda
mines, where strike had been on
for two or three months. Cobb was
shot and killed while at water melon
cutting, and it was alleged strikers did
the killing, hence the suit.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01

Miriam Carter, a prominent farmer,
near Union City, Tenn, is dead, hav-
ing been poisoned by his wife, who
placed Rough on Rats" in his food.
The murderess was found hidden in
the hay loft of the stable. She OBJ
jected to her husband bringing his sis
ter to their home ON visit. The
quarrel that resulted from this objec-
ton is supposed to have prompted her
crime.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-01
NO. 49,.
ALARMING TURN OF AFFAIRS.
England Enlarges Her Demands
Upon the TransvaaI Republic
A Misconceptfon of DUTY.

London. Aug. 30.--The Pretoria cor,
respondent of the Daily Chronicle tele-
graphing Tuesday, says:
Events have taken an alarming
turn. Great Britain, at the request Of
the Uitlanders' council, has enlarged
the original demands of Sir Alfred Mil
ner, the British high commissioner,
and is adopting the view of Cecil
Rhodes that President Kruger will
never withstand an ultimatum.
II have, however, high authority for
asserting that President Kruger, the
volksraad and the nation will unitedly
resist an unconditional demand for
giving effect to the Miner programme,
but will concede reforms on the con-
ditions already reported.
startlin. Misconception Of Duty.
London, Aug. 30.--The Times, re-
ferring this morning editorially to the
statement of William T. Schreiner, the
Cape premier, that in the event Of war
he would do his best to keep the Cape
Colony aloof from the struggle, says:
This Is a startling misconception
of duty. When the government of the
queen declares war 1t is the duty Of
all loyal subjects whatever their posi-
ton, not to keep aloof, but to do their
utmost to bring the struggle to suc-
cessful end
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Although very busy man, DIR. r.
" Pierce of Buffalo, N. ", has found
time in which to write great book of
over thousand pages entitled, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser, in Plain English, or Medicine
Simplified. Few books printed in the
English language have reached SO great
sale as has this popular work, over
680,000 copies having been sold at S1.50
each. The profits on this enormous sale
having repaid its author for the great
amount of labor and money expended
on its production he has now decided
to give away, absolutely free, 500, 600
copies. of this valuable book, the re-
cipient only being required TO mail to
the Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, of Buffalo. N. Y, of which
company he is president, twenty -one
(2l) one-cent stamps, to cover cost of
mailing only, and the book will be sent
postpaid. 1t is a veritable medical
library, complete in one volume. 1t
contains zoos large pages, and oyer 800
illustrations some OF them in colors.
The Free Edition is precisely the same
as that sold at $1.50 except only that
the books are bound in strong manila
paper covers, instead of cloth. 1t il
not often that our readers have an
opportunity to obtain valuable book
on such generous terms. and We predict
that few will miss availing themselves
of the unusual and liberal offer tc
which We have called ther attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
MISS ANNE SEMpLE DEAD.
She Was n weil-known Member OF Chari-
table Organizations and a Contributor to
Benevolent Objects.

She Was n weil-known Member OF Charf-
table Organizations and a Contributor to
Benevolent Objects.
Miss Anne Somple died Sunday night
at her rooms in the Clayton House. 1t
was about nine weeks ago that she be.
came suddenly i'll in the corridor OF
the hotel and fell. She was taken to
her room, where she was confined until
her death. Until last Friday, she was
able to administer her business affairs.
and expecting death, left them in
order. Her books and papers are
methodically arranged.
Miss Semple was the daughter OF
Matthew and Hannah Semple and was
born in Philadelphia, September 3Oth,
1903. For many years she was interested
in charitable work in this city, being
| connected with tho Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
to Children, Home for Aged Women
and the Women IS Christian Temperance
Union. She was president of the W. q.
T.. U. for many years, and treasurer oil
the Home for Aged Women from its
beginning in 1855 until about three
1 years ago.
Miss Semple gave the lot on which
| Delaware Avenue Baptist Church was
built and later made liberal donation;
to the church. On September Both
1896, she cancelled the mortgage thai
was standing against the W. G. I. u
Building, No. 100 West Eighth street
In connection with the mortgage burn
ing, Miss Semple's SSth birthday anui
versary was celebrated. On the recur
renee OF the date since that time th
. | h,,r faI
dom of the building FROM debt anc
Miss Seinple's birthday annicersar,
together.
| 4 sad incident in connection will
the death of Miss SenIple is that
niece, Miss Littleton, who had bee
travelling in Africa for year, was O
her way home on the steamer Pari
when the vessel was wrecked on III
Manacles, and Miss Littleton returne
to Liverpool. She reached New ior
Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
MANY FELL BY THE WAYSIDE.


Manila, Philippine Islands, June D.
8. 30 a. M. The American forces nave
occupied the Peninsula. and Ten.
Halls column is encamped at Morong.
Major Truman, marching across from
Binangonan, found it impracticaoie 10
form a Gordon; and tho insurgents,
with the exception of hundred OF
two, ESCAPED through the mountains
after Gen. Pho del Pillar, dragging
their battery by buffaloes at night.
A few, however. may be trapped.
The Washington troops have returned
to Pasig, but the programme OF the
other troops is uncertain.
Gen. Hall left Santa Teresa yester-
day morning, and marched y miles,
to Morong, up and down. rocky hills
and through woods and swamps. Scores
of his men fell out, owing to the ex-
treme heat, aud were left to follow as
best they could. The head of the army
arrived at Morong at noon. having ex-
changed only few shots with in
suraent skirmishers on the way. Groups
| Of stragglers followed all day. but the
| force was 200 smaller than when 1t
started, The men were almost 36 hours
without rations, and it was considerable
| of an achievement for them to cover
the ground they did. Enroute to
Morong, the Americans met focks OF
Filipinos under flags Of truce, many Of
them young men with tho bearing Of
soldiers. Many discarded uniforms
we're found in houses, apparently those
| Of soldiers who had escaped by
changing their costumes from "insur
recto'' to amigo and walking boldly
past the army, which had expected te
corral them. One member Of the Wash
ington Regiment was killed, and two
members were wounded In the en-
counter with the outposts.
| Gen. Lawton, on board a gunboa
searching the coast for Major Truman
stopped at Binangonan, OPPOSITE
Morong. The natives Immediately raj
IN a flag Of truce, and delegation il
canoes put off and greeted the Ameri
cans with the usual protestations Q
| friendship
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
EDWARD r. rArLoR DEAD.
Was secretary and Treasurer of the Artisani
Savings Bank for Quarter of n Century.

Savings Bank for Quarter OF Century.
After an illness of about 10 days,
Edward 4. Taylor, secretary and
treasurer of the Artisans Savings Bank,
died at his residence, No. 903 Tatnall
street, Monday night. He had been feel
ing badly for sometime but did not
give up his duties at the bank until
two weeks ago.
Mr.. Taylor was the son of Andrew
Taylor and was born here 81 years ago.
His early education was secured in
John Bullock's school, After serving
as a clerk in a hardware and tin store.
he went into the carriage making
business with Enos Hunsberger, at
Water and Market streets.
Mr.. Taylor became secretary and
treasurer OF the Artisans Bank more
than 25 years ago. For few years he
was clerk of City Council. For a
quarter of century he was superin-
tendent Of Central Presbyterian
Sunday school. He had been senior
elder in Central Church ever since il
was established in 1856, and prior tt
that time was an elder in Hanover
Church.
Mr.. Taylor married Martha Bush
sister of George w. Bush. MRS
Taylor died in 1893. Three daughters
Lillian, Mary and Eva, survive thei
parents.
Tho funeral took place this morning
Mt 10 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
THE CLARKE KIDNAPPING CASE.

Nyack, N. Y, June 6. Andrew X.
Fallon, the legal advisor of Sheriff
Blauvelt, said today that his advice to
the sheriff is to deliver the prisoners,
James and Jennie Barrow, to the New
York police at once.
Whether this is strictly legal oil
not" said MIR. Fallon, the sheriff
could take chances on it without any
fear of impeachment or of protest from,
the people of this county. for we want
to get rid OF the troublesome matter
If the sheriff would take chances il
this course, and the chances would b.
safe, he would put an end to all th,
| trouble at once. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
HdLF HOLiDAr GRANTED.



The Board of Education held a
special meeting Monday night, the last
ono CT the body as it is now consti-
tuted, as the election takes place next
Saturday. A comparatively small
quantity of business was transacted.
On motion of Mr.. Morrow, it was de-
cided that commencing with next
Monday, the schools throughout the
city are to have only one session until
the summer vacation, which will begin
the first of next month.
Also, on Mr.. Morrow's motion, the
officers of the board, teachers and
other employees were given rising
| vote of thanks for the manner in
which they have worked during the
year. President Shortlidge and Secre-
| tary and Treasurer Bartram made adj
dresses thanking the members for their
4 expression of the appreciation Of their
services.
Chairman Pyle of the visiting com
mittee of No. % School reported thai
the trustees of the Reformed Episcopa
Church of the Covenant, at Third anC
West streets, were anxious to sell thu
property. and he understood it coulC
be purchased for IS, 600. The building
now known as No. % School, a
Second and Washington streets, is no
the property Of the board, and as it j
not very well appointed for school pur
poses, the board contemplates securing
another building. No action was take
on Mr.. Pyles report, except that
was noted.
Harry A. Miller, who has the cor
] tract for the heat, light and VENT
lation plant at the new high schoo
! offered to make some changes an
: allow reduction of 81, $50, which we
accepted. BY this arrangement he
S to do the work for s42, 737, instead {
l S43, 987.
: The A. S. Reed & Bro. Co., col
9 tractors for the building, were above
4 81. 1927. O4 on account, and the arch
: tect, George II. Pierce of New iorl
!, was also allowed 81, l31. 10 on accoun
i He is to be paid at the rate of ] p
n cent of the amount granted tho co
IS tractors and the plumber at stat,
periods
Secretary Bartram reported that
had received from the Security Tru
ii and Safe Deposit Co. check
J. S., 263.e2 being the amount retain
e as security for the mortgage on t
J: new high school lot, together wi
o interest to June LIST. The money h
Q been deposited to the credit of t
s. board, as has also s55. GO, interest
j; ceived from the Union National Bar
SO The committee on books was auth'
IS ICED to advertise for proposals
lie supplying stationery TO the scho
r; during the next school year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
JUMPED IsTo fHE RIpER.

a man about whom nothing has been
learned committed suicide about 4. 30
O'Clock Sunday afternoon by jumping
into the Christiana River from Market
street bridge. He wore a straw hat
and was fairly we'll dressed. 1t is sup
posed that he was stranger. He
walked leisurely to a place near tho
centre pier and, in the presence Of
Frank Prosho, James McElorne, Hugh
O'Hara and others, mounted the rail
and after balancing himself for a few
seconds, plunged into the stream.
Bridgetender Green launched several
boats as soon as possible aud graphing
for the body commenced Immediately.
Mr.. Green was assisted by Officers
Mclaughlin, Shields and Lyons and
several other people. The body was
found near Third street bridge shortly
before O'Clock Tuesday afternoon by
| Michael Cannon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

On account Of the alleged fraudulent
voting in the Eighth ward on Saturday
some of the Republicans are making
an effort to have Councilman James
II. Morris contest the election of Jona-
than Groves, Democrat. An effort was
made to have George b. Ward, Demo-
crat, contest the election of George NJ.
Fisher in the Sixth ward, but it is
said on good authority that no such
contest will be made. The alleged il.
legal voting in various sections OF the
city will be investigated. The case o.
John Smith, charged with impersonat
ing another man in the Eighth ward
was called in the city court las
night. and, through his counsel, Johl
G. Gray, waived hearing and wa
held in bail for the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
LOCAL BEgYTTIEs.

John Harkins, aged 81 years, Of No.
Gil Madison street, fell Monday and
fractured his skull. He was sent to
the Delaware Hospital.
A coroner's jury Monday decided
that the death of Capt. Stewart and
William Puffel, victims of the recent
explosion at Carney's Point. N. j., was
accidental.
Miss Anna I. Lincoln, chairman Of
the Charles Baird Memorial Committee,
has suggested that the teachers sub
scribe to the fund before the close OF
the present school year. IL has been
suggested that the Board Of Education
honor the memory of its late president
by naming the, new high school the
Charles Baird School,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
FOR COUNTY W0RKH0USE
The Levy Court Asked TO Borrow One
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
REQUEST HEARD AND REFERRED
immediate Provision for lssu-
ing the Bonds
DESIRED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The trustees Of the New Castle
County Workhouse appeared before
the Levy Court Tuesday and asked the
court to borrow 800, 200 for carrying
out the purposes of the act to establish
the worKhouse. President j. Newlin
Gawthrop, Secretary J. Frank Ball,
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., and Daniel
w. Corbit of the trustees were present.
After a few introductory words by Mr..
Gawthrop, Judge Ball addressed the
court. He read the following:
"At a meeting OF the Board of
Trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhouse held June 9th, 1883, at No.
1913 Market street, in the city of Will
mington, the following resolution was
adopted:
establishing the New Castle County
Workhouse pursuant to the act entitled
IAN Act to establish the New Castle
County Workhouse, passed at Dover
March 18th, 1898, it will be necessary
for the Levy Court Of New Castle
county to borrow upon the credit OF
said county, the sum of Sl00, 600 and
to issue certificates of Indebtedness for
the same. And the said board OF
trustees hereby requests the Levy
Court of said county TO borrow the
said sum of 800, 900 upon said certiti-
Gates of Indebtedness as directed by
said act. =
Judge Ball also read from the act
which authorizes the court to borrow
not more than 100000, at not more
than per cent, the certificates to be
dated July LIST, 1899, and to mature
July LIST. 1919. He said it would be
hard to get along under less than thai
amount.
President Scott of the court wanted
to know If it was necessary to have al
the money now.
Mr.. Ball said they thought it neces
sary for the court to provide for thu
issuance of all the bonds now, bu
after their issuance it could be decides
whether it was best to sell all or par
at once. If all sold at once, tn
premium would be higher. TIL
trustees must pay the interest on tn
loan out Of it until the workhouse
established and the prisoners are i
charge.
Mr.. Corbit said the trustees wer
satisfied that the increase Of premium
though issuing the whole loan, woul
more than pay the interest on tina
portion not Immediately used.
On motion Of Commissioner GA
laeher, the request of the trustees wa
referred to the committee on bonds an
the attorney of the court.
TAX COLLECTIONS FOR MAY.
County Treasurer Rettew's receip
from tax collectors for May were ;
follows: Red Lion hundred, 1887. q
Mill Creek, 1915. As; st. George
$3.50. 10; Appoquinimink, Sl22. 7
White Clay Creek, $500 80 Chri
tiana, S41.54; Pencader, s226. AZ; Ne
Castle, s153.96; Brandywine, S452. 8
NEARLY TOUCHING RoTToM.
The Levy Court is very nearly touc
ing the bottom of the county treasur
With about s., 600 paid in by the t.
collectors for the month of May, d
amount in the treasuryf today "
about $4,000. Against this the month
salary list of about $1,000 is to
drawn, leaving $4,000 for the rest
June.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
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Macnhehe surnefl by l.ebeIs.

Manila, Philippine Islands, june o.
1. Ion. m.--The rebels, on Saturday
night, made ar attack upon the friendly
town of Macabebe, and, after driving
the inhabitants out, burned the town.
The insurgents nightly annoy the
troops at San Fernando. Several
Americans have been slightly wounded
recently. The enemy have several
Krupp guns, which they bring forward
and use for firing large shells into the
town, then retreating with their guns.
One of the insurgent shells fell within
80 yards of Gen. MacArthur's head
quarters Saturday. The American
troops do not reply to the nightly out
| breaks.