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The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13
The Madison Ferry.

The following is true copy of the
contract let to Peter Covington, cover
ing the operation of the Madison ferry
This contract, made and entered into
this the It'll day of January. 1899, by
and between Peter Covington, of the
first part. and the County Court of st.
Francis county. State of Arkansas. by
Hon. Geo. T. Taylor. Comfy Judge,
party of the second part, witnesseth:
That the party of the first part agrees
to attend and run the ferry AT Madison,
in said county. duning the year 1899 on
the following terms, to-wit. 4:
Said Covngton is toiattend said ferry
at all hours, and promptly and without
unnecessary delay to ferry all persons.
stock and vehicles. and for such serv-
ices he shall be allowed to make the
following charges. to be paid by the
persons crossing at said ferry:
Fer round trip, footman Observation-Disclosures. 05
- buggy or 2-horse wagon. -. Is
man and horse .-...........1 10
4-horse or OK team wagon 20
Loose stock. 10 head and under, each way. .05
over 10 head. each way ......., .03
Except when escaping from overflow. when
stock will be ferried free of charge.
And in addition thereto the said
County Court agrees and promises to
pay To the said Covington the sum of
S57 80 for each quarter of said year.
being in the aggregate $3.50 to be paid
by the county for said service.
And it is further agreed and under
stood by and between the parties hereto
that it new cable is required for said
ferry, the said Covington shall furnish
the same at his own private expense,
which cable shall be and remain the
property of said Peter Covington.
And it is further agreed that the said
Covingt0n shall, at his own private
cost aud expense, keep and maintain
safe and convenient approaches to his
said ferry landing on both sides of the
river.
Given under our hands this 7,h day
of January, 1899.
Sr. FRANCIS COUNTY CouRT.
| BY GEO. Z. TAYLOR. County Judge.
his
PETER Y CONVICTION.
Attest: I. C. Merwin.
The above is business-like docu-
ment, and is drawn with the one idea
of giving those person who ara re-
quired to cross and recross the st.
Francis river the very best service pos
sible under the circumstances. Judge
Taylor advertised for four weeks for
bids for this contract, and let it. after
deliberate consideration and advice, to
the lowest and best bidder. 1t seems
to THE TINES that, if strictly enforced,
this contract and the contractor are
bound to give satifaction to the persons
concerned. The feature which per-
mits owners of stock to ferry them
free of charge during overflow espe-
cially important to the bottom inhab-
itants.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13

We have always supposed that
the farmer was the most independ-
ent of men. We begin to believe
that he is the most dependent. We
have preached Investigation of
crops long enough, and presented
figures convincing enough, to max e
a convert of any man with a thin
bleful Of sense. We have mad g
iacm. Farmers almost invariably
agree that they cannot thrive on
cotton. and when asked "why,
then, do you intend planting again
this season." they say because it
is the only money crop. This is
no doubt true. Why is it true
Because the merchant has not been
ciligent to secure market for
other commodities. The Monroe
County Sun says "the new year
has brought forth many good res
olations, but the average Arkansas
iarner resolved long before the
aew year dawned upon him TO
plant the same old acreage in cot
con-and, trust the rest to luck" He
has done so of necessity, and it is
high time that merchants organize
into commercial leagues and see
to it that farmers may have a mar
kct for any and every kind of pro-
duce in any quantity from a pound
TO carload. for which they can
get cash or its equivalent at any
season. This is the only way to
solve the cotton problem.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

AS is customary at this season. we
are sending out statements to each and
every one Of the subscribers to The
TINES. Last January we mailed and
presented subscription accounts to
each aud every one who had not al
ready paid in advance. We wish to
inform you, and are proud to say, that
with comparatively few exceptions
those accounts were paid. We col
lected above $500 on subscription
during January, February and March.
1t was great help to US. We regret
to note, however, that number of
those accounts sent out year ago, and
few of those sent out two years ago,
remain unpaid. We have sent or will
send these out again this year, and we
ask you kindly to pay them. We want
to send you the paper, and We need the
money. II they are not settled salts
factorily, however, within a reasonable
time. we will be forced to discontinue
the paper to your address and place the
account in the hands of collection
agency for collection.
This, we trust, will not be necessary.
We have tried to serve the people of
this community and their friends with
good. clean newspaper We have
worked bard and earned every cent OF
the money due us. We have been at
an enormous expense for two years on
account of sickness. We need what is
due us. You need the paper. You
should pay promily.
All statements are made from the
fdate at which the subscription began
Or has been paid to, and includes the
present year to january +, 1900. The
price of the paper is $3.50 per annum
IN ADVANCE.
We thank you for past favors. We
thank those who have already paid
We shall endeavor to observe your es.
TEEN and patronage.
Respectfully, :. :
LANDyo1oT & VADAKIN.
January 2, 1859.
Z. S.-There are perhaps six persons
whose names have been taken from oul
list but who still owe us for their pa
per. These must be paid at once, and
unless settled within month, tn,
same will go to the collection agenc'
without further notice. l.. & V.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13
Hon. NJ. ]. Mrnning. of Monr

Hon. nj. j Mrnning. OF Monrot
c unity, was chosen to preside over
tho senate, winning the honor
without opposition. He will prove
his ability in hat capacity and NJ
doubt mako q model officer. Ii,
is Ia legislator Of experience, q law.
yer of extraordinary ability and
sithal, genial fellow-citizen. His
many friends here and Throughout
Eastern Arkansas are proud Of the
distinction he has achieved.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13

MATERIAL" is TRUE sentiment ex-
pressed by q practical man in the
Monroe County Sun. The Sun is
a champion of "Good Roads" and
it says further and truly that "the
law must call for uniformity of
system and construction or the
money will be wasted and the peo-
pie disguised. 1t is critical time
for the road question everything
depends on the wisdom of the
General Assembly in giving force
10 the new amendment, and a fail
ure now means many years of val
liable time lost"
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-13
FIADAYArTERNooN. JAN. 10. 1879.

We are ourselves TO blame fol
oar neglect and Indifference of orr
merchant marine in the foreign
trade. Had the nation given proper
attention to it, Its present plight
would have been impossible.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
A Farewell Reception.

The Epworth Leaguers of this city will
give a farewell reception to the delegates
to the Internationa! Convention a. the
Central Methodist Church on Tuesday
evening, the llth inst. at ociock. 1. j.
Truman will preside, and addresses will
be delivered by DR.. J. a. B. Wilson, DR..
John Harmon of Alameda. DR. Beard, II.
b. Hutchinson ESQ. of Napa, H. Norton
Esq. of San Jose, w. II. Waste Esq. of
Oakland and others. The new EpW orth
League poster which is to create sensa.
ton through the East will be on exhibit
ton. and specially prepared Souvenir
copies will be presented to each person
present. A cordial invitation is extended
to all, whether members of the league or
not.
The delegates expect to leave the latter
part of the week for Indianapolis, the seat
of the convention.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
THE LowENTHAL MURDER.
The Woman's Dying Declaration Is
Admitted as Evidence in
the Case

The preliminary examination of the
soldier, NJ ]. Mochel charged with the
murder of Mrs. Ida Lowenthal in the
Campfire saloon on Kearny street, was
continued before Judge TreadwelI yester-
day morning at 9 o'clock.
Mrs. S. B. Reid, the nurse who attended
Mrs. Lowenthal till she died, testified that
she said she was going to die. On this
showing the Judge admitted as evidence
Mrs. LowenthaIs dying declaration, which
had been vigorously opposed by the de-
fendant's attorney.
DR. Fitzgibbon. who attended the woman
at the Harbor Hospital. testified that the
wound itself was serious and was not
produced by a bottle but by a sharp in
strument that penetrated the throat. He
had treated 10000 cases of that character
during the past four years, which state
ment took the Judges breath away. See
ing the Judges amazement, which was
reflected in Prosecuting Attorney Carpen-
ter's face the doctor reduced the number
to 10000 The case will be argued Tues
day morning
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
o-e+e-o-o-o-e~s~e~.

cycle hose this year is of the unobtruslye 1 ~ e
class Fancy tops are still proper: but the
coIors and designs are queter and neater
All bicycle trousers are made with cuffs
which button at the side, but these are
now made of the same materials as the
body of the garment. Full suits OF the
same material are not worn by the max
ers of fashion, but light trousers with
fancy check or plaid are the thing, with
sack coat of solid dark color.
The stylish shoe is laced low, but not
so extremely as before, the tops. being
above the ankles. This style not only pre-
vents the accumulation Of sand and small
stones in the shoes, but also conceals the
connection between the footless riding
hose and the ordinary socks. Goats are
cut on the ordinary lines of those worn
during business hours, and can be either
square or round oornered.
With the dark coat and light trousers
a light nat is worn. An effort was made
to do away with the bicycle cap and sub
stitute the fedora, but the attempt has
not met with much approval, owing to the
extra weight and consequent heat OF the
felt. The best dressed riders still wear
the caps, and have them to match the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
RAISING OF CHIEFS.
Names of the Principal Ones of Each
Local Tribe Who Are to Be
Installed

The following is a list of all the prin-
cipal chiefs of tribes Of the Improved
Order of Red Men, who are to be raised
up, which is the term used in that order
for installation, at joint meeting of all
the local tribes in Odd Fellows Assembly
Hall, on Thursday night next:
Manzanita Tribe-C. Bruan, sachem; W. Y
Neish, senior sycamore; H. Van Houten. junior
sycamore; l. A Grade, prophet; j. l.. Crit
fifth, chief of records; Henry A. Chase. keeper
OF wamDum.
Mantanomah Tribe-J. F. Kelly, s; W. b
P. c. L. Ludwig. c. of r.; W. Rotrosky, X
u Pohonachee Trbe-J. c. Hay. s.; G. F
Bracket. 5. S; r A. Brown J. S; ]. D.
Hartman P; w. Nutall, c. of r.. F. Peterson,
Pocahontas Tribe-C. F. Kapp, s, S. stev-
ems. S. S; F. Melender. ]. s; a. Andrews. P. !;
F. D. Brandon. C. of R.: E. Connolly, K. Of
sotoyome Tribe-w. Tiegay. s.: ]. ]. King
ston, S. s; J; Nielsen, J. s; H j Collier. p; p;
Seminole Tribe1Th. Lacoste, s.; c. Lalane,
5. S; J, Melilette, J. s.. A L4Place' W p R.
i1T5doe Modoe TriBeIj II j wilson. S. P G. Tarney.
S. S; M $, kramer; j. s.; NJ. j. Hoey; P, ;
II wnnenucca Mme5 C Of Tbv H U Gd6GTish sTis Is So
Orella. s s; c. F. de Berna. J. S. II. Daw-
son. P; H. L. Stacey, c. of r.; A cheignon'
osceoia Trbe-R, H: childers s; F. J.
Baumhauer s s.; c. W lie Baron, j. $; r.
J. Phillips, P; T. b seymour I. Oh H.; N
White Eagle Tribe. J. F9rtrq, s.; J. j.
telmann c. of r.. J. H. Rippe. K. of w.
Bald Eagle. Tribe-F Keweh' s: E; T.
Nodder P; NJ. ]. Mcguire, K. OF r.; S. l..
Ara Arapahoe Tribe-L whiteman, s; L. Gran
wall s S; c. NJ Strome. J. S; c. Bossert I. .:
Il. Walker c. of r.; r. Z. Cole. X; of W.
Montezuma TRIBE. c. Jeffres. S; G. II
Sargent, 5. S; George H Cabaniss. J. S; H
D. HUT, P; T. ". 3. Swan. c. of R.; G. S.
AItahmos Ii'tiiiiii Tribe.F. G. Thornton. S. V. F.
Northrop, s. s; J. H Huthaf P A L. Hol-
Ahwashte Tribe-W Reid. s: S. Kelley. $.
s: T. H. Lord, ]. s.: j. f. OConnor, p; J.
7 Carroll c. OF r.. R. II. Breymer, K. of W.
The new tribe, Monadnock, having been in
stituted on the 1st of last June the chiefs were
raised up at that time consequently they Will
not be installed next Thursday, but they and
the members Of the tribe will be present The
chiefs OF that tribe are F. L. Grffths, sa-
chem; c. II. Mellum, senior sycamore; F. H.
Seward, junior sycamore; Dr.. J: A. Born.
prophet; G. H Mauerhahn. chief OF records.
and Walter f. Foster. keeper of wampum.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Gratified His Spite.

James Johnson was convicted by Judge
Conlan yesterday on two charges of mali
cious mischief and was ordered to appear
for sentence tomorrow morning. Friday
Johnson deliberately broke plate glass
window at 131 Montgomery avenue with
his cane, and when demonstrated with
broke the other window. The windows
were worth 5000 and were insured. john
son admitted in court that he broke the
windows out of spite, as he had been dis
charged from the service Of the company
that had insured them
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Grocer Boysen Died of WHISKY

Dr. Guido Caglieri. acting autopsy sur
geon for the Coroner. performed an au-
topsy Yesterday upon the body of Grocer
A. G. A. Boysen, who was found dead -
his store at Twenty-ninth and Sanchez
streets last Friday; He found that death
stomach, superinduced by cirrhosis of the tI,e
liver following alcoholism. The abrasinn
on the face was caused by the decsasej
falling John B. Anderson the former
partner of the dead man. was released
from custody by the police yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Cafe Royal Poker Gases.

The old cases of H. II. Hornlein of tNa
Cafe Royal and others were called in Judqe
Megan's court yesterday. The Judge told
Sergeant Conboy that the cases had been
transferred to Judge TreadweII before he
left for his vacation. but when Conbov
went to Treadwell the Judge declined to
have anything to do with the cases. as
he said they were not on his calendar.
Conboy returned to Mogan, and he said
that if the cases were not on TreadweIl,s
calendar they would be- put on his so that
there would be no trouble about them
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
The Mexican Consul Sued.

The Continental Building and Loan AS
sociation began suit yesterday in the
United States District Court against
Alexander K. Coney, Margaret G..
Coney and John Doe and Richard
Roe to foreclose a mortgage for
$500 on the premises on Post street,
west of Octavfa Mr.. Coney is Mexican
Consul at this port and a citizen of that
country, hence the selection Of Federal
court the place for the suit.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Dress goods notices.

ship-136 net-and it will be awarded the
Great Council prize of 800.
Teams from the following tribes VIII
prize during the Great Council session:
Modoc. OsceOla. White Eagle, Bald Eagle,
AlthOmas and MonadnOck.
1t is expected that at the next Great t
Council there will be made a showing OF
a net increase of at least $50.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

The grand chancellor will visit. all the
local lodges in Pythian Castle in this city
tomorrow night except Nos. 147 and 1z9,
ana he will visit them on the following
night On each Of these nights the lodges
will meet in joint session.
new lodge is being organized in Te-
hama County and another in Merced
County.
A new company of the Uniform Rank
has been instituted at Pomona and an
ether at Eureka.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
In Aid Of Flood Sufferers.

A band concert will be given by the ia
nous Twenty-fourth Infantry band under
the leadership of w. o. Thompson at the
Zion A. M. E. Church. Stockton street. on
Tuesday evening, July II, at O'Clock
sharp. The proceeds will be sent 10 the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
wOoDMEN OF THE WORLD

Last Monday night Golden Gate Camp
had a large meeting, when twenty-five
candidates were initiated. Tomorrow
night there will be business meeting, 10
be followed by a members social enter
tainment. There will be a good pro-
gramme Of musical and athletic events.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

covered the boy under her bed FRIDAY
and he ran away She found later that
81 80 ead been taken out of her purse. and
she blamed JOY for taking it, She swors
out a warrant for his arrest yesterdav
This is not the first time the boy has been
in trouble
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

flood sufferers of the South. Admission
so cents. children 25 cents: The money will
pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church: Rev.
T. Brown of Zion Church, and Rev: j. II:
Kelley of the Third Baptist Church. and
for distribution.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Burglar Under the Bed.

James Joy, a boy, was arrested yester-
day on a charge of burglary. Mrs. Han
nah Carlson, $40 Twenty-first street, dis
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.

IMPROVED ORDER Ot RED MEN.
Last Wednesday night several candi-
dates received the warriors degree in
Manzanita Tribe.
Althomas Tribe has during the past
term made the greatest gain in member
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
LaCes s-ribbOnS- nS-handkerChiefS.
cnnt hutsn this

Can't help but this week Here few h0ts-0oze"s not
of
machine all the
Ladies embroidered in scaoped
Ladies
a a
ribbon
n 1212c
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

Pohonachee Tribe. c. Hay S; c. F
! Bracket S S; 7. A. Brown. J. S; J. D.
! Harman P; w. Nutall, c. of r.; F. Peterson,
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

Miantanomah Tribe-J. F Kelly, s.; w. B.
Clack : s.: H. Jameson, J. S; A. Rudolph
P; c. L. Ludwig, c. of r.; W. RotrOsky, X.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Little mOney=saVers.

500 balls of Crochet Cord in big assortment Of co worth sc spool
and Il inch wide; all good shad
wide; a
o
a
be for a
hard
Corresponding
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

Pocahontas Tribe-C. r. Kapp s.; S. Stew
ans S S; F. Melender, J. S; A. Andrews, P. :;
F. D. Brandon, C. of r.; E. Connolly, K. of
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

secretary: Mrs. NJ. f. Loudon. treasurer;
Mrs. A. j. Hartwick, right guide; Miss Il.
Cannon, left guide; Mrs. William E fT9nK- di9drs
outside guard. and Mrs. NJ. Igo, organist.
After the installation Mrs. Weiisel, the re, re-
tiring chief, was presented with i If%%,5 31f,5
certificate and in accepting thereof made
q neat snoech.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Muslin Underwear.

A Abusys a
JJmbre
yards skirt; about
with andn
Drawer
ncha boto part
w
o.
Chndren quality muslin fine uks
~
Hales beginning
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

+. H. Childers. s.; f. ].
c. ". lie Baron, J. s.; II.
S. Seymour, c. of r.; n.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
State Senate Committees.

The following are the assignments OF
State Senators within the circulation
of The Free Lance:
Wickham-Roads and internal i'm
provements, finance and banking, rules.
Observation-Disclosures and mining,
public institutions and education. tC
examine Second Auditors Office, and
chairman Of committee on fish and
game.
Fairfax-Privileges and elections
chairman OF finance and banks. Agri'
culture and mining.
Jeffries-Ohairman Of library, priv
ileges and elections, roads and internal
improvements, finance and banks.
Morris-Finance and Banking, chair
man public institutions and education,
fish and game, examine Office Clerk Of
Senate.
Wallace-Counties cities and towns,
agriculture, &C., executive expendi'
lures.
Blakey-Oourts Of justice, fish ant
game, enrolled bills.
Donohoe-Roads and internal i'm
provemeuts, finance and banks, print
ing. examine Second Auditors office.
Walker-Oourts Of Justice, counties,
cities and towns, fish and game, enroll
ed bills, examine treasurer's office.
The full committee on fish and game
consists Of LeOato, Morris. Keezell ST.
Clair. Blakey. Hartley, Steele. Mann
TYLER, Walker and Glass.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
The Washington Anniversary.

At regular meeting of Fredericks
burg Lodge No A. A. F. & A. NJ. last
Friday night Capt S. ]. Quinn, Judge
]. B. Sener and Mr. A. Randolph
Howard were elected alternates TO the
Grand Lodge which meets in Alexan
dria Wednesday night next The dele
gates by virtue Of their Offices are DR..
George II. Chewing, Master Hon. A.
7. Embrey, Senior Warden, and Mr.
W. H. Hurkamp. Junior Warden.
A candidate received the third de-
gree, Worshipful Master r A. Fitz
hugh, Of Botetourt Lodge, Gloucester
county. presiding.
Arrangements we're completed for at
tending the centennial ceremonies al
Mt. Vernon next Thursday. Past Mas
ter A. p. Rowe. Jr., was chosen mar
shall Of the Lodge on that occasion
The members will leave in body OF
the 5:i2 a. m train Thursday, fol
Alexandria, where they will be joined
by all Masons leaving here the previ
Gus day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-12
STAFFORD.
The Register Chapel Meeting Closed Notes
and Personals.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }
Stafford @. H Va Dec 9th, 1899.
The protracted meeting at Register
Chapel has closed, with two accossions
to the church.
Merchants at Coal Landing state that
business at that point has never been
exceeded. There is b sailing vessels
and two steamers plying from that
point to Washington, ID. 0.
Mr., and Mrs. Blair Johnson, Of War
renton. Va, and Mr. ID. Mercer Waller,
Of Oulpeper. Va are soJourning at the
residence Of John Wicklaffe Waller,
Esq, near Garrisonville. Va.
DR.. r j. Payne, Of Fauquier, has
located at Garrisonville, where he pro-
poses to practice his profession.
One Of our ladies, living near here,
was recently teaching little child her
prayers, lust before retiring for the
night. she said Now lay me down
to sleep" which the child repeated
thus; Il pray the Lord my soul tc
keep" which was again repeated She
then said: IF | should die before
awake, and was terrified TO hear the
child say You must be fool, am
not going to die.
Stafford Courthouse postohice Is
looking up. the F. NJ having issued
three money orders in one day Of 500
each
Justice Jno W. Payne paid the
Courthouse a visit last Thursday on
official business.
Mr.. 7. W. Berrey is erecting a stable
On his Let adjoining the Courthouse
bounds
Mr.. Alvin LOwery is attending to
business after his spell of fever.
Mr. 5 f. Sill agent for d NJ Ferry
& % . OF Detroit, Mich, spent Friday
night here
+. W. Bsber. ED spent Thursday
here on official business.
Geo Massey, colored, luuatic, /,
still confined in jail. with no prospect
Of getting him into the hospital. The
institution is so crowded at present
that there is no room
Seribhlpr