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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
THE POETS WIFE,.

She brings her pretty knitting, bless hsss
Or mystic threads for making laces
That by and by will serve to dress her
In new and no doubt charming graces.
She sits and rocks, her rocker Ginning,
In measured cadence to my rhyming.
Sometimes with eye that proudly glistens
! read q sonnet ! have written;
She counts her stitches while she listens
Or pulls q thread to make it fit in,
And, with her gaze intent upon it,
Asks, ''What they pay me for a sonnetf"
She little knows Of rhyme or meter
And cares still less, but asks me whether
Chiffon and roses would look sweeter
To trim her hat than jet and feather.
And while I'm FRAMING odes to Cupid
She tells me, "Poetry Is stupid!'
But, oh, her %eyes--her silken lashes-
Her hairs sweet mutinies-the dimple
In cheek and chin-the outward flashes
OF inward smiles-her tranquil, simple,
Enhancing air! Did she but know it
She is the reason I'm a poet!
Madeline s. Bridges in Ladies' Home Journa
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
A Lively Game.

Get q large sheet or tablecloth and q
small feather. Have the company take
hold of the edges Of the sheet and form
q ring. Then some one blows the
feather into the air and all must do
their part to keep it in the air and not
let it touch any one. and so it Is blown
from one side to another. while the ef-
forts made to keep it floating are very
funny. Sometimes, in the excitement
of keeping the feather up. some one
will forget all about holding the sheet
up, and then more excitement and fun
follow.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
The Food We Need,

Dr. Pavy. one OF the most eminent
authorities upon diet. says that the
average nan in a state of absolute rest
can live on 16 Of food a day. a
man doing ordinary light work can live
on % ounces and a man doing labori-
GUS work needs from 20 to 80 ounces.
This Is food absolutely free from wa
ter. and it must be remembered that
everything we eat contains more or
|ess water. SO that from 4S to 60 ounces
If ordinary food are necessary accord
ing to the work In which a man is en-
gagged.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
GENERAL STATE NEWS,

December II has been set as the day
for the trial at Helena Of the mining
case Of II. Rollins Morse against the
Montana Ore Purchasing company,
James Garvin and Mr.. Salisbury
were severely injured Monday by an
explosion Of giant powder at Garrison.
They were digging q ditch and using
the powder for blasting.
During the fiscal year ending Novem.
ber 30 the state auditors office collect.
cd In fAes the sum Of $50, 900, Tho
collections Of the state land Office for
the same period was a trife over $780,.
900, by far the largest receipts In the
states history.
II Ia said the Quadrennial confer.
enoe 0f the Methodist Episcopal church
will occur In Chicago May end, 1909,
Nothing has yet been done In regard
to reduced Yates-hut 1t Ia expected
that the attendance from Montana will
be sufficient to justify special round
trip rates,
Charles N. Lawson, who was con
vieted Monday Of involuntary man.
slaughter In striking Florence Thorne,
or Miller, was sentenced by Judge
Smith at Helena Tuesday to two years
In the p%enitentiary. Lawson had q
good reputation up to two years ago,
which accounts for bis light senteQce,
A work train on tho Great Falls &
Canada was blown from the track Tues.
day afternoon near Shelby. The board
ing car was overturned and caught fire
from tho stove, Four men were In the
Cur, and M Of them, Peter Mccarthy,
n lnborer, waS burned 10 death. and tho
three others were slightly injured,
Two boarding cars were destroyed by
the fire.
Captain W, l.. Hill OF the Montana
volunteers. whose gallant services in
tho war In the Philippines are known
TO every Montanian has been appointed
TO the lucrative position of chief clerk
IN the United States assay Office ut
Helena. under y. b, Barden. assayer in
charge. Captain Hill WAS very highly
recommended for the position by Sena.
tor Garter, He will enter upon the
discharge Of his duties after Dec, !.
The annual report Of Superintendent
Brown OF Yellowstone national park has
beon submitted to the Washington
authorities. Nearly 10000 people Wis.
tied tho park during 1899. Captain
Brown recommends that the forest re-
serves bordering on the southern limits
OF tho park DO made q part of the park
and placed under tho same protection,
Bears and moose are increasing In the
park. There are about 90, 900 elk and
thirty buffalo In the park. The trout
streams are alive with fish,
Tho eonl mines at Diamondville,
Wye, arc completely shut down in con-
sequence Of q strike by tho miners.
About ton days ago, the miners threat.
ened to strike II the company should
not advance wages and make other con.
eessions. General Manager Whyte was
summoned from Belt and met a com.
mite OF the union, He offered to make
certain concessions, not including an
advance OF wages, and II was Thought
the strike would ha aveIted, The men
were Mt first inclined TO accept the
aompany's proposition, but finally. re.
1ected 1t and, to a man. quit work,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01

are guests Of Mr.. and Mrh. Pound.

are guests Of Mr. and Mrh. Pound.
John Rehwaldt Ia laid up with a
badly sprained ankle, caused by his foot
entohing on q stone while he vas riding
astride the coupling pole Of his wagon.
Two thoroughbred horses were un.
loaded from the cars Wednesday, they
are a recent purchase Of Walter Story.
and will be placed on bis stock ranch
west Of town,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
n birth.

In some parts Of Holland a birth IL
announced by fastening a silk pin
cushion on the doorknob, If the pin
cushion is red, the baby is a boy, and
II white q girl,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01

Money In America Is as important
as quinine In the African jungle, Don't
squander your quinine, A few grains
saved up are better than none.-New
York Evening Journal,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01

A landlord can always raise the rent.
That II more than many Of his ten.
ants can dO,-Philadelphia Times.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-12-01
ARE YOU GOING

ARE YOU GOING
To Chicago or the East?
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Are you going to Minneapolis or St. Pauls
Take the Northern Pacific.
Apply to any Northern Pacific Agent
for rates and information, or write to
CHAS. s. FEE,
Genl Pass. Agt.,
6S-t ST.. PAUL. MINI.
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LINCOLN,
OMAHA, #.
CHICAGO,
ST. JOSEPH,

SALT LAKE,
and all points east. south and west.
TRAINS ARRIVE AND DEPART AS Follows:
No. AZ. Passenger, daily, Chicago, st.
Louis, Kansas City, st. Jo-
seph, Atchison, Omaha, Lin
coin, Denver, California, Cob
orado and Texas points.
No. Al. Passenger, daily from above
points. Arrive. ............. 1903 pm
No. AZ. Freight daily, Sheridan and
intermediate points. Leave 1905 am.
No. 45. Freight, daily, from Sheridan
and intermediate points.
Arrive 600 am.
Sleeping, dining and reclining chair
cars (seats free) on through trains.
Tickets sold and baggage checked to
any point in the United States or Can
ada.
For information, maps, tables and tick
cts call on or address j. L. Harrington,
Agent, H. B. Segur, General Agent, Bill.
ings, Mont. o J. Francis, General Pas
senger Agent, Omaha. Neb.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
E;. ..AfA~c NuBiAN TEA cures Dyspep. ' sWsss%s ' sia, Constipation and Indi. gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 cts.
 For sale by Brandon & Baugh.
How They Didn't Drive.
SAVER.

Twill you go driving with me this afternoon" wrote a young man, who is known as skillful manipulator of soda water glasses, to Il young lady on South Washington street Sunday.
 With the greatest of pleasure, the answer cane back, and then the charm ing girl began to adOrn and beautify herself, and her heart was fiutter with antioipations of the delightful drive with her handsome beaux.
 The young gallant upon making in- quiry at the stables found that he could not procure a horse and buggy. and then he took hammer and nails and sauntered down to the home of the dear girl, telling her upon his arrival that the stables had let all their rigs for the evening, but in order that she might not be disappointed, he had brought his hammer and nails.
 The young girl was struck dumb. but not so with the young mans little nephew who was present. He set things right at once. when he said, ;" Uncle, why didn't you borrow this quarter, that l have, and then you would have had enough money to get the horse and buggy. " The young man turned very pretty shade of crimson and stammered something ,and now he goes to see another girl.
 Moral-Always be certain that you can procure a horse and buggy before you ask a young lady to 50 driving. be- cause they are all "dead next Ito the hammer and nails racket.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
COLT TIM ES.

Walter Rich paid flying visit to Wynne last Saturday.
 Andrew Tipton visited friends on the Bluff last Sunday.
 Banner Terry and J. NJ. Wilson, of Caldwell, were in Colt Sunday. Cad Holland attended the ice cream supper at Caldwell Saturday night. He reports very enjoyable time. Fred Prewett, of Forrest City. passed through Colt enroute to Wynne Sunday to attend the funeral of little Johnny Kelley.
 Mrs. Minnie Limpsey, of Memphis, arrived in Colt Sunday to spend few days with the family of his uncle, Mir. John Adar.
 Hon. $. NJ. Blalock came up from town Sunday.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Rap. tist church gave an ice cream supper at the school house Tuesday night. for the benefit of the new church They realized S6. .55.
 OLD RIP
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The Supper.

As advertised, the band gave an ice cream and strawberry supper last night at the home of Dr. and Mrs. w. H. Alley, and while the crowd was net as large as might have been expected, a 5oodly scattering of ths real close friends of the band were present There are some persons in the city who, we believe, would come out to a band entertainment were the rain act. nally pourning down, and this consd- eration on the part of their friends i; makes the band boys glad when they attempt 10 have entertainments under anfayorable weather conditions. The old stand-bys.n made the supper success last night.
 The arrangements as made by Mrs. Alley were perfect. This lady assumed charge of the affair early in the week, and deftly arranged everything. The slightest detail could not escape her care and vigilance. She conceived the idea to have twelve young ladies as walters, six dark and six fair, the brunettes 10 wear red dresses and have their tables decorated with red roses The blonds to wear white dresses and decorate their tables with white roses This idea was carried out with beauti fnl effect. The tables of the red roses were plac, q north and to the right of the walk, while those of the white roses were ranged along the south side of the walk or on the left hand side as you enter the premises. A spirit of rivalry was aroused between the op- posing sides early in the evening and each young lady was anxious to real ize the most y from her table. There were seme abSentees among the young ladies who had been chosen as walters. which was regretable but perhaps un. avoidab!e.
 1 The lawn was almost as dry as if we had had no rain during the day, and the ioiaged trees were beautiful, hung with Japanese lanterns. and there was just enough light to produce a good e.iect.
 The berries and cream could noi have been better. and the cake was de licions; everything, in fact. was condn, ciye to ap evening of much enjoyment and pleasure. the weather and attend ance being the only objectional feat nres.
 Dr. and Mrs. Alley were graciou. and charming. and Mrs. Alley wor, X hat on the lawn" while she wa showing the arrangements and decora tiens io Ter guests, that was the admi
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
DEMOCRAT TIMES.

Health is good here.
 W. $. Thomas returned home the latter part of the week after an extended trip down the river in the interest of the st. Francis Levee Board.
 Mrs. Lillie Wallace and Miss SalIie Jones. of Sand Ridge, were very pleasant visitors in this section Sunday.
 J. N. Gun,er. of Lockertsville, Tenn. formerly of this place arrived here last Sunday. The hnny tribe had better swim shady.
 There are few cases of measles in shs section, but nothing of serious nature is contemplated from the disease.
 This section was visited by one of the most violent wind storms last week that was ever experienced, blowing trees, fences and small houses before it.; in fact. it was a regular hurricane. and reminded pne of the much read of and talked oi Kansas cyclones.
 q. $. Smith and Mss Metra Fitzgerald were married on May l4. at 5 o'clock r. m., by Squire w. $. Thomas. near Dem 0crat. We wish them a pleasant journe, through life.
 Squire WIS. Thomas made business rip to Lulu Monday.
 P. Jackson is very low, although he seems to be improving very slowly. k. w. Norment, our only angler, left Thursday for Mason, Tenn. The finny tribe will get rest now, sure.
 SILVER BILL.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
LOCAL ADDENDA.

Peter Covington. of Madison. says he has fine stand sf cotton. This an ex- ceptional case.
 J.H. Bard's address will be Helena tor short while. He is in charge of the telegraph at that place.
 Prof Jackson has secured the sum- mer school at the Wyld school house,
 and will begin the term in July.
 Miss Ava Taylor, one of Forrest City's most highly accomplished young | ladies. came down with her father, Gen. Geo. F. Taylor. 10 attend Ascension Day celebration last Thursday, and was a visitor in town until Friday evening. -Marianna Index.
 Capt. Head informs us that he has re- celved another shipment of telephones, and that they are all engaged. This | makes total of 5l phones, and fills his switch board. Another board has been ordered, but we understand that it may be six weeks before it can be secured and put up. hence if you havn't already secured your phone. you must wait un- til the facilities are increased before you can be accommodated. It's always good idea to get in on the ground floor of good thing anyway.
 F. Clements. of Lonoke, arrived in the city Sunday. and has accepted the situation recently made vacant by the promotion of Will Doyle. He will nave charge of the Express department at the C. & M. depot Mir. Clements comes to Forrest City with the highest recommendations. and seems to be a very clever and accommodating young man. THE TIMES extends him cor dial welcome and hopes his sojourh here may be long, pleasant and proita ble.
 Bishop w. M. Brown, of Little Rock. spent several days in the city since Sat urday and held daily service at the Episcopal church, where he delivered a series of sermons and lectures or very highly interesting and instructive character to fairly large audiences.
 The following from the Commercial Appeal of last week will be of interest the church membership here and else where in Arkansas: 1t is gratifying to note that Bishop w. NJ. Brown, coad. jotor to Bishop Pierce of the Episcopal diocese of Arkansas, has won over by his industry, efficiency and earnestness those who opposed so bitterly his selec- tiOn and consecratiou. Coming from abroad. when there were so many wOr- thy and competent ministers in Arkal sas who could have acceptably filled the position, aroused a sentiment against him which was shared in by many outside as well as inside the church. That he has cOnciliated oppO. sitiOn and won over those who were hostile to him is a great tribute to his inherent worth, and the frank and gen. erous admission of the opposition was noble and Christian like" The visit of the Bishop WAS greatly enjoyed by the citizens who met or heard him, and it is hoped he will return to us frequently.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
conference C. M. E. cnuroh.

FoRREsT CrTy, ARk., May IS, ls99.
 To-day at 9 o'clock promptly the Dis- trict Conference of the C. NJ. E. Church met at Lape Chapel in its 2Ist session.
 Bishop Beebe being absent. the r. E.. ]. $, Reed. proceeded to open the oonie,- ence by singing and prayer. after wnich he also spoke some words or cheer anu '"- s,ructlon to the brethren, for when ne was highly applauded- MY
 The brethren present were: Rev. J. W :. Davis, (who was elected secretary Key. NJ. c. Heard. E. J. Jones, II. C: kil' gore. Nj. $. Elliott. Jno. Agnew, r. l.. Peters, (Del and J. E. Battle.
 The Conference proceeded to It's usnai business with accurateness, and it was de- cided. by voting, to fix the time Of opening at Q o'clock am. Of each days session and close at II o'clock am. for Divine service. [.
 According to appointment by the com mittee on the same, Rev. J. w. Davis preached a soul-stirring sermon. taking TOT his text. "The Lord is my Shepherd and l shall not want"
 Visitor Rev. H. c. Harrison. ol the A. NJ. E. Church. also made grand talk to the Conference.
 In the afternoon session. among the visitors were Rev. c. H. Whitehead, oi the NJ. E.. Church. Rev. J: NJ. Snggs. of the Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. w. II. IIiDl. of the NJ. B. Church. Rev. w. C. Davis, of the NJ. E. Church South. Rev. l. P. Norman. P. E. of tue Wynne District, and Rev J $. Hope.
 All of the above Divines spoke many good words in behalf of the lifting up ol fallen humanity and the cause of Christ.
 Bishop Beebe having arrived, of course you may know how our hearts did burn while he talked with us by the way. May he live long to do the work for the Lord J. B. BATTLE, Reporter
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

 and # is geneneraIly conceded that bet ter stand may be expected. The stand of cotton is not what would be desired. but the general outlook and prospects for the farmer are not diseouraging.
 James Johnson who has been sick for some time is improving.
 R. B. Howard and family were guests at the home of Mir. and Mrs. T. F. Hall Sunday.
 Thomas Packet. of Pine Tree, and E.. Milan, of Horton. went to church down in the sloniker neighborhood Sunday.
 Mr. V. Summers, of Cross county, was an appreciated guest at the home of w. T. Ellis Sunday night.
 C. T. Hinson, of this place, is having al unpleasant tussel with chlls.
 Mir. T M. Turpie got badly scalded by ,he blowing up of his inspirator at the saw mlll cr May l5.
 lIealta Is very good at this writing.
 Mrs. l. Busick was pleasant visitor at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Cook Satur- day night and Sunday.
 Mr. Biil smith was securing Jericho last week buying cattle for Mir. l.. R. Gro5myer. He succeeded in purchasing one small muley bull.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
Glorious News

Ssenes from Dr D. R. Cargile. of Washita. | I. He writes Four bottles Of Flee tric Bilters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scr0fnla, which had caused her great suffering for wears. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face. ana inc best doctors could give no help hnt her cure k complete and her health K s.Neeiient. This shows what thousands have pfoved-ihat Electric Btiers k the tesS blood purifier known. It's the st. iireme remedy tor eczema. letter. salt isesn. ulcers. hnll> and running sores. II stimulates liver. kidneys and bowels eSpels pol>ons. helps digestion. builds II, ihe strength. Only 50 eents-guaranteed ; II. Dunayant < Co.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

Peter Covington. of Madison. says he has a fine stand sf cotton. This an ex- ceptional case.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
CALDWELL TIMES.

Bob Freeman has measles.
 There seems 10 be almost an epidemic ol Roseola Eefe.
 Dr. Bishop who was improving rapidl, from his rheumatic affiictions now has al acute case of the measles.
 We noticed that TIE TIMES stated last week that R. J. Lanier had only ginned l25 bales of cotton. We wish to correct this error by saying that he ginned about 1a50 bales.
 sam Rolfe, one of Forrest Ci.y's mos, promising and thoroughgoing young men. has been here this week looking after his cattle.
 The farmers were overjoyed last Frida, hy the fine rainfall witch was such [ thorough season for growing crops.
 The ice cream supper at the home Of Mir. Charles Terry last Saturday night was a most enjoyable affair. Music and dancing were the most pleasing features of the evening. Cad Holland, one of Colts handsome and dashlng young men was present.
 Messrs. W. B Mann, Hunter Dawson. aid Manning were in our burg Saturda, evening.
 J B Hill and wife, of Pine Tree, were guests of C. NJ. Rowland and family Sat. hlday night and Sunday.
 Miss Jennie Arnold, of Colt, was tn. charming guest of Miss Clara smith last sunday.
 Ms. Mary Terry, of Forrest City. was guest of Mrs. Rosa Wilson last sunday.
 There is crew of men here constructing ihe telephone line from Forrest City to Synne. We think that this is an excel .rnl construction and will be very bene ficial to our cilisens if they will procure a phone from this point to Forrest City. <. Dr. j. D. Mcknight. of Forrest Cit,. sas here Tuesday looking alter his proies- s'uaal interests.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
nv>uAAMA CUBAN RELIEF cures Fu6UAETN Collie. Neuralgia and Toothache
 in five minutes. Sour Stomach and Summer Complaints. Price. 25 Gents. For sale by Brandon & Baugh
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION.
T.. A. Slocum. M. C.. the Great Chemist and Scientist. Wiil Send Free. to the Afflicted, Three Bottles of His Newly Dis- covered Remedies to
 Cure Consumption
 and all Lung
 Troubles.

Nothing could be fairer. more phian. thropic, or carry more joy to the afflicted, than the offer of T. A. Siocum, NJ. C., of iS3 Pearl street, New York City.
 Confident that he has discovered an ab- >olute cure for consumption and all pull monary complaints, aud 10 make it's great merits known, he will send. free, three bottles of medicine to any reader of THE FORREST CITY TIMES who is suffering from chest, bronchial, throat and lung troubles or consumption.
 Already this new scientific course of medicine has permanently cured thou sands Of apparently hopeless cases.
 The Doctor considers 1t his religious duty-a duty which he owes to humanity to donate his intallble cure
 Offered freely, is enough to commend if, and more so is the perfect confidence of the great chemist making the proposition.
 He has proved the dreaded consumption to be curable disease bey 0nd any doubt
 There will be no mistake in sending the mistake will be in overlooking the generous invitation. He has on file in his American and European laboratories testimonials of experience from those cured. in all parts ot the world.
 Don't delay until it Is too late. Address T. A. Slocum. M. C., 9S Pine street. New York, and when writing the Doctor. please give express and postoffice address. and mention reading this article in TIE TINES.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19
An Ep,demlo of whoop,ng cougf

Last Winter during an epidemic oi Ylicoping cough my children contracted The dlsease, having severe coughing spells. We had used Chamberlain : Cough remedy very successfully for eroup and naturally turned to 1t at that time and found it relieved tln cnugh aud effected a complete cure.- John E. Clifford, proprietor Norwooo House, Nurwood, N. Y. Webb & San uefy
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-19

ration Of everyone. It is always a pleasure for the band to go toa home like this. where they know such cor dial welcome awaits them. and Dr. and Mrs. Alley certainly know how to make their guests feel comfortable and unre- strained in their home.
 The proceeds amounted to about sl3.