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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
CIVIL SERVICE ASSAULTED.
Republican spOilsmen stop the Ap-
preparation for the
Commission.

When President Mckinley wrote his
recent message to congress he neg
lected to say single word for civil
service reform. Was the subject
crowded out by the new issues created
by the late war, or was the omission in
territorial? At one time the president
was an ardent civil service reformer.
Has his new love for imperialism extin-
guished his old faith in the efficacy of
movement designed to overthrow the
time-honored spoils system? He must
have known that his silence upon this
question would encourage the enemies
OF this reform to renew their attacks
with fresh energy. If the republican
president shows SO little interest in the
maintenance of the civil service law.
why should the republican spoilsmen
In congress hesitate to attack the meas
ure?
And this is what they have done.
These eminent friends of good govern
ment scored a glorious victory when
they succeeded in having the appropri-
alton for the civil service commission
struck out from the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill,
during debate in committee of the
whole. Emboldened by Mr.. Mckinley S
indifference such distinguished polit-
ical purists as Grosvenor, of Ohio; Ev-
ans, of Kentucky, and Hepburn, of
Iowa, dared to make bold assault up
on the iniquitous law that interferes
so asperatingly with the glorious
prerogative of dispensing the spoils
that goes with the congressional office.
Especially timely is this attack
Thanks to the presidents Indifference
and the broadminded congressman
who are working for the overthrow of
this outrageous law, there is a possi-
bility of returning to the good old way
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
HANNA AND M'KlNLEY,
The President md His BacLcr Are
Still In Accord In Some
Things.

Not long ago Senator Hanna said
some things against the proposal to in
crease the navy forthwith at an expense
of $5o,ooo,oo0. He expressed the opin-
ion that we had warships enough act
ually built or under contract and that
there was no good reason why we
should incur further expense on this
account just now. He made the point
that radical changes were likely to be-
come necessary in the construction of
fighting craft and that ships built on
plans now in favor were likely to be-
come obsolete by the time they were
ready to go to sea.
When Mr.. Hanna expressed himself
to this effect some people jumped TO
the conclusion that he and Mr.. McKin-
ley were no longer in accord. They as
sumed that Mr.. Mckinley had set his
heart on more navy and would break
with anyone who opposed him in that
matter. But since then it has been
given out that the shipyards were too
busy on other work to undertake more
naval construction for some time to
come. As this outgiving was of a semi
official character, we may infer that the
president and Mr.. Hanna are not so
very far apart on this subject. The
truth probably is that the president has
become convinced that the people will
not relish additional taxes beyond what
will be necessary for the maintenance
OF standing army of 100000 and the
payment of the pensions which will
arise out of this increase in the army
and service in the tropics. Probably
the president is giving out excuses in
advance through Mr.. Hanna and others
for not pressing the matter of large
navy until the people have become ac-
customed to their additional burdens
and are ready to carry still more bur-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
OPINIONS AND POINTERS.

The stars and stripes are floating
over Cuba. But the honor of this coun-
try is pledged that they do not remain
there.-Utica Observer.
-"Beneyolent assimilation" is the
climax of humbug and hypocrisy as APP
piled to that 'foroible annexation
which Mr.. Mckinley once declared
would be criminal aggression."-N.Y Y.
World.
1t takes something more than the
old flag and an appropriation, with an
exhortation to remember the Maine
thrown in, 10 constitute sufficing ma
tional platform for the democracy.-St.
Louis Republic.
The college presidents and pro-
fessors of the country are practically
unanimous in their opposition to the
Philippine annexation. But this will
not influence the republican bosses at
Washington. Education and enfighten-
ment are hardly ever in accord Sith re-
publican policies Manchester (N. E.)
Union.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
dens without revolving. That is way

dens without revolving. That is way
he has.
The surplus, for which the treasury
is indebted to the proceeds of bond
sales, is melting away and more taxes
will become necessary at no very dis
tant day, even If the navy is not in
creased, and the president would rather
not have TO face that necessity next
year, when it will be in order to nom
mate candidates for the presidency
again. In the glow of warlike ardor
the people do not complain much of the
extra force. But the ardor will cool
in the course of time and when still
more taxes become necessary for the
purpose of elevating 100000 or S,000,-
900 of Malays with guns taxpayers will
begin to doubt whether the fun they
are getting out of the dance is worth
the pay of the piper. Mr.. Mckinley is
politician enough TO look forward to
that contingency and to put some re-
straint upon his desire to spend the
earnings of the people in the compound
cause of commerce and humanity
Chicago Chronicle.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
soldiers in = saloon ROW.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 81. - A
bloody riot occurred last night in a
negro saloon between the barkeeper
and walters and several negro soldiers
Of the Eighth United States volunteer
infantry, now in camp at Chickamauga-
A quarrel arose between one of the
soldiers and waiter over a matter of
change, when the soldier pulled . pis-
tol and fred at the waiter. The bar
keeper and several others in the saloon
opened fire on the soldiers, and as q
result several soldiers and the bar
keeper were wounded.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
spain Assume. Cuban Debt.

Madrid, Jan. 10. The Bank of Spain
and the kindred institutions here have
just issued a statement to the effect
that new coupon sheets with coupons
maturing between April l, 1899, and
January l, 1909, will be issued shortly
to the holders Of Cuban bonds OF 1890
This is equivalent to an admission on
the part of the Spanish government
that it will assume responsibility for
the Cuban debt 1t must not, how
ever, be taken from this that the in
terest will continue to be paid in full
Indeed, it is regarded as certain here
that the interest will very shortly be
scaled down so per cent
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
Cockrell and the Army B,,,.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Cock
rell, of Missouri, said he did not be-
lieve the bill for the reorganization OF
she army would be passed at this ses-
sion. The, democrats are opposed to
The increase in the regular army and
The senator says he does not think the
republicans, with so many other
things which they wish to have en-
acted, would be willing to consume
the time required to consider this bill
in the senate
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27

Sedalia, Mo-. Jan. 22.-The Sedalia
school board has brought suit against
Perry l.. Deweese, receiver of the de-
funct First national bank, to recover
SIS, 900. At the time the bank was in
failing condition the school board
gave Cashier Thompson $50. 900 to re-
deem outstanding bonds. The willy
cashier redeemed the bonds. but i'm
mediately hypothecated SIS. 900 worth.
which the school board had to redeem
a second time
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
OTHER PEOPLES MONEY 10 BURN.

of treating public Office as private
snap. When we think of the new co.
lonial career upon which we are about
entering, the timeliness of this on
slaught upon civil service reform be-
comes most apparent. We are taking
upon ourselves the administration of
government in Cuba, Porto Rico ard
the Philippines. There will be lot of
nice, fat places in the colonial depart
ment. Shall we fill them under the alb
surd, impractical civil service rules
which insist upon placing merit and fit
ness ahead of pull" and partisanship?
Certainly not, if the Grosvenors and
Hepburns in congress can help it.
Spain did not so govern the islands
which she has just turned over to us,
and everybody knows how successful
ly she managed them, and what a go-
rious opportunity her colonial service
offered to her impoverished aristoc-
racy and worn-out politicians to re-
cuperate their shattered fortunes at
the colonists' expense. All the world
knows how much purer and better
Spain's colonial system, founded upon
the doctrine OF the spollsmen, has been,
than England's, based upon stringent
civil service laws.
By all means let us rid ourselves of
the odious merit system, before we fill
the colonial offices, in order that we
may make the same brilliant success of
Imperialism as Spain has made, instead
of following Great Britain's sad ex-
ample. And let us be thankful that we
have statesmen in congress who are
shrewd enough to see the danger which
lies concealed in the deadly merit sys-
TEN. and who are brave enough to at
tick it, even though the people, mis-
guided creatures who do not know
what is good for the country, are
strongly in favor of sticking to plan
that makes "a public Office a public
trust.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
Evacuation Commission p,s.olvea.

Washington, Jan. ol.-The Cuban
evacuation commission was dissolved
to the president. secretary of state
and the secretary of war report on
their labors. The report embodies no
political recommendations, consisting
practically of record of its proceed
ings
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 24.-The fifth
ballot in the joint assembly of the
senate and house for senator resulted:
Quay. 6S; jerks, 40; Dalzell, IL; Irwin,
s: Stewart, s; Stone, 9; scattering, Is.
Total vote cast ISL. Necessary to
choice, 70. No election. Paired, 9s
Absent without pairs. 4
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
AuGUSTINE'S PHILOSOPHY.

"There is place for everything,
In earth or sky or sea,
where It may find its proper use
And of advantage be-"
Ouoth Augustine. the saint
The mocker quick, with curling lip
"Then there's place for vice"'
"Yea, fitly meath our trampling feet,
May lie the cockatrice,"
Quoth Augustine, the saint.
"Our very vices, great and foul,
May haply ladders prove.
II firmly trodden under foot,
on which to climb above"
Ouoth Augustine. the saint.
Prof Benjamin B. Warfield, in n. Y
Independent.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
sikh Regulations.

A set of regulations. intended to dis
tinguish the Sikhs irrevocably from
those around them, was the rule of the
Five Kakkas. Every Sikh must have
with him five things beginning with the
letter k, viz. kesa Qong hair), kongha
Ga comb, karada Ga knife), kirapana
"a sword), and kacha (breeches reach
ing TO the knee). The purpose of these
rules was that every Sikh should avoid
shaving, as DO Mohammedans and Hin
dus, and should be constantly armed
and free from the long garments that
might impede him in a fight-New
World.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27

About a year ago Mr.. Mckinley
said in his message to congress: ~
speak not of forcible annexation, for
that cannot be thought of. That by our
code of morality would be criminal
aggression" If that was true then, it
Ia true now.-Illinois State Register.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-01-27
America'. Population Before 14o2.

Prof. Proctor asserts that 100, ,Oo0, 900
people lived and died in America before
Columbus discovery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Will Be Discussed Tuesday Night by
 The Orators.

Apropos of the occasion the de. baters If the 0 atorical Association will debate at their next meeting the question of improvement districts relative to their benefits and the objections offered TO same. The question that will be debated is as follows:
 Resolved: That Pine Bluff should be formed into an improvement dis triet for the purpose of building and owning it's own water works and electric lights.
 The affirmative side will be repre- sented hy Messrs. Ben J Alfheimer, II. Kemp Toney and Havis Nixon. The negative side will be represented by Messrs. 1. l.. Malaci owsky. Mil : on Blum and Edwin J. kerwin.
 This is subject of unusual im- portaeee to every tax payer in the corporate limits of the city, as the city dads have introduced an ordi- nance looking to the establishment of this plant. The public is respect fully Invited to be present..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

he tickets for the Johu Thomas Concert Company which will appear at Merrill Institute Monday Nov. 6, will be ol sale toeay. Ret erved seats will be on sale Saturday morn ing Nov. 4th. Of Miss Annie Web str Thomas, the Autsin (Texae) Daily Statesman, has the following to say: "The violin selections by Miss Annie Webster Thomas were a rare treat in every sense of the word, and at times the audience
 was in almost breathless attention.
 Her technique Is we'll nigh faultless. and under her skillful touch the vi brating strings seemed to run the whole gamut Of human emotions. ]"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23
SUPERINTENDENT BRlTroNs CAR,

Standing on the corner of Man street and Third avenue can be seen the n.w ca. nunh9red "0} for Sa- perintendent Britton. It is beau tiful piece ot wOrK. It was made by the Cotton Belt shops in this city. Superintendent Britton's car goes to Mr. E1son, who was Super iatendent before Mir. Britton. Col. Fordyee gets his old ear back, the Arkansas Traveller given by the Cotton Belt, and Brtt0n,s ear goes to General Manager Russell Hard- ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Mir. w. Barton. an employe of the Pacific Express Go, :. lost Il ten dollar bill Friday. 1t is quite hardship on him and the finder win be liberal- ly rewarded for the return of the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

We call the attention of all visitors to be sure and see F. Nj. Smiths beautiful china store while in the city, as his store K surely credit to city far ahead of Pine Bluff. 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23
sICKKOoNT GOODS.

We have about everYthing that has been invented to lessen the suffer ing of the sick.
 Invalid cushions. Hot Water Bot ties. Bsndages, Linis, Fountain Slringes and all sorts of hospital and sick-room supplies. If you can not ge what you want come to the Anderson Meyer Drug Co, though you would save yourself time. money and be better service T. you would get in the habit of coming to Anderson Meyer Drug Co first.
 Rene mher, 'lf yol get i. at An derson- Meyer Drug Co it's good" Prices for sick room goods are usu- ally eXtortionately nigh. but ours are always reasonable ana ] W be- ause We sell so many, buying ia large quantities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Just received New Sugar Hous Molasses at G0e per gallon.-McCain Grocer Company. m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Have your clothes cleaned aud dyed by the German Steam Dye Co.,, Mo- 213 West Barraque St. Work guaranteed. 20
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Better have course dinner with a go appetite than course dinner with dyspepsia. BRUNSON'S LIVER PILLS
 Are made for sluggish liver They bring about the normal healthy ac- tion of che liver and stomach and removes constipation. Small dose, small price g cents. and they go a long ay in relieving dyspepsia. HAIR BRUSHES
 Adams Brushes. We all know Adams makes the best brushes, but his price is usually q little high. but we bought his entire line of samples at one-third off of his price, an i'm mense lot of brushes, but we can sell them. We are giving you the advantage of the price. HOT WATER BOTTLE
 For cold feet, q crick in the back or stiff muscles a hot water bottle is prompt and pleasant re lief, nice to sleep With too.
 ANDERsoN-MEEER DRUG GO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

For the best whiskey in the city visit NJ. Holland and ask for Brook hill, King Le1 or J. ". Palmer's. D
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Nice Room Msuldlngs, Pc. Sc and 4c per foot,
 ~ A. Brewster X Son,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

If you want your goods at once telephone Knox < Smart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Miss Pressie Johnson. who for the past month has been soiourning with trieuds and relatives ill Memphis, has returned home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

BORN-To Mir. and Mrs. Mat Hop kins; sunday October 22, 1899, twins "a boy and q girl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Fresh mince meat and pickles of every description just received at Knox & Smart's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Miss Tracy Neff of Little Rock ar rived in the city Sunday. She is the guest of Miss Blanche Fox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

A pleased customer is the best ad- vertisement. If you want good goods quick, buy them from Knox & Smart. k
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

The city is booming today, Ev- erybOdy is moving. Bands are playing and the children have their balloons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

WANTED-A lady stenc cgrapher. -Diley Foundry Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

For the best whiskey in the city visit Nj. Holland and ask for Brook hlll, King Leo or J W. Palmer's. 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23
CITY ITEMS.

Mir. Nj. L. Mcintyre, of Yorktown. is In the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Mir. W. H. Langford returned from St. Louis Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Don't forget to subscribe to the new opera house fund. It's out of sight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

The prettiest store in Pine Bluff is F. Nj smiths China Store. Do uot fail to go there before leaving the city. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Miss Murphy Guess arrived from Camden Sunday to attend the Fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Fire Brick. Lime, Cement, l, Plaster. etc.
 A. Brewster < Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

New Designs in Wall Paper just received.
 A. Brewster x Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

Fresh Buck wheat, Pan Cake and Graham Flour just received at Knox < Smart'S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-23

MT. M. l.. Mcintyre, 0f 4OrktoWn, is In the city.
 If you want your goods at once telephone Knox < Smart. k
 Mir. W. H. Langford returned from St. Louis Sunday.
 Just received New Sugar Hous Molasses at G0e per gallon.-McCain Grocer Company. m
 WANTED-A lady stenc grapher. -Dilley Foundry Co.
 For the best whiskey in the city visit NJ. Holland and ask for Brook hill, King Leo or J. ". Palmer's. D Miss Murphy Guess arrived from Camden Sunday to attend the Fair. A pleased customer is the best ad- vertisement. If you want good goods quick, buy them from Knox & Smart. k Don't forget to subscribe to the new opera house fund. It's out of sight.
 Miss Tracy Neff of Little Rock ar rived in the city Sunday. She is the guest of Miss Blanche Fox.
 Fresh mince meat and pickles of every description just received at Knox & Smart's. k
 BORN-To Mir. and Mrs. Mat Hop- kins; sunday October 22, 1899, twins "a boy and q girl.
 For the best whiskey in the city visit Nj. Holland and ask for Brook hlll, King Leo or J W. Palmer's. 2 The city is booming today, Ev- erybOdy is moving. Bands are playing and the children have their balloons.
 The prettiest store in Pine Bluff is F. Nj. smiths China Store. Do uot fail to go there before leaving the city. -
 Miss Pressie Johnson, who for the past month has been soiourning with trieuds and relatives i'll Memphis, has returned home.
 Nice Room Msuldlngs, Pc. Sc and 4c per foot,
 - A. Brewster & Son.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-16
WRECK OF CHARLESTON.
Cruiser is Fast Aground With No Hope of
Saving ANYTHING

Cruiser is Fast Aground With No Hope of
Saving Anything.
MANILA, Nov. 15.-Further details re-
garding the grounding of the United
States cruiser Charleston show that she
struck an uncharted coral reef ten miles
east Of Kamaguin island Her stern
was almost submerged and the bow al
most out of the water. A heavy sea
was on and the cruiser began rolling
violently. The water-tight doors were
quickly closed, but were stove in under
the engine compartment. After the
first efforts to right her the officers
feared she might slide off because of the
heavy sea and therefore abandoned the
attempt to save her. They hurried to
the launches and boats and rowed away
prepared to fight for a landing, with
two Colt guns, 1874 rifles and ten days
rations. Some Of the officers and men
were dressed i'll pajamas and under
clothing. Two hours after the Charles
ton struck all had gotten away. A
party returned two days later, but
found it impossible to save anything.
The first landing was made on a little
island with o front of barren rocks.
Next day the boats again took to the
water and proceeded to Kamaguin is.
land, where landing was made in the
expectation that firing would be neces.
sary. So far from this being the case.
however, the Charleston's men found a
half savage people who regarded them
with curiosity rather than hostility.
On the third day the storm had great
ly subsidized and Lieutenant John D.
Mcdonald and seven men started for
the Gulf of Lingayen in 3O-foot sail
ing launch, hoping to find an American
man ofwar. The men We're four days
afioat, keeping under shelter of the hos
tile shore for two days on account of
the high seas, being most of the time in
soaking rain. Finally they overlook
the transport Aztec, which carried them
to the battleship Oregon.
The gunboat Helena has been dis
patched to bring away the crew.
The Charleston was returning from
tiyeweeks' cruise along the eastern
coast of Luzon. In naval circles the ac-
cident is considered quite unavoidable.
The only wonder is that there are not
more such disasters in Philippine waters,
which are most inditferently charted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-16
TRAFFIC IN A CITY'S DEAD.

Memphis Undertaken Caught at ST. Louis
Taking Four Bodies to Keokuk.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15.-Four zinc lined
trunks, such as are used by travelling
men to carry samples, each containing
corpse, We're taken from the baggage
room at the Union station yesterday
and Frank Thompson, city undertaken
at Memphis, is under arrest. For some
time the police have been aware that a
traffic in human bodies has been going
on through this city and have been on
the watch for the guilty ones. Recently
shipment of four bodies in trunks was
made to w. H. Hansen at Keokuk, Ia,
for whom those captured yesterday We're
also intended. The expressman who
hauled the trunks from the Keokuk
depot told the station master there that
he believed they contained bodies. An
investigation was put on foot and the
police of this city notified to look out
for any other shipments, with the result
mentioned.
When taken to police headquarters
Thompson made clean breast of the
whole affair. He said he had the contract
AoA cuA lIS Slty uedu VI
For some time he had been selling the
bodies to medical colleges throughout
this part of the country. His method
was to pack them with excelsior in
drummers' zinc-ined trunks and take
them with him as baggage as far as St.
Louis From here he shipped the
trunks to their destination by express.
Thompson said he had been paid all the
way from $50 to 5000 per body. He said
the name w. H. Hansen, to whom the
trunks were addressed i'll Keokul1, Ia.,
is fictitious one, but refused to state
who his consignee is.
; In the trunks are the bodies of three
negroes, two men and boy, and q
white woman. From appearances they
all died of consumption or some other
wasting disease The white woman
was evidently somebody of refinement,
judging from her looks. Her front
teeth are gold-filled. All the bodies are
well preserved.