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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
Passes Over Bennington and
Floods the Streets and
Easements.
DAMAGE BY LIGHTNING
An Electric Light Generator Disabled
A Barn struck But the Rain Extin-
ofC. T.. Cummings in St. Adams
Struck-Otlier state Events.

Bennington. VT, July 6.-The hardest
rain storm Of the season prevailed here
this afternoon for nearly two hours. The
streets were flooded. especially on North
and Main. On the former water in some
of the Easements was several inches deep.
For some time people on foot could not
pass down it.
The lightning struck one of the electric
light generators and one half of the vii
lHce was in darkness tor several hours.
The Roaring Branch ana Malloomsac riv-
crs raised so that the banks were over
flooded for some time. Lightning also
struck barn in the east part Of the vii
lagc but the rain oXtiuguished the flames
that were started.
LIGHTNING STRIKES IN ST ALEhNS.
St. Adams. July 6-DurinG the severe
storm which visited tli1 city about
O'clock this afternoon. lightning STRUCK
the residence of G. r. Cummings on Pros
pcct stIeet The fluid entered the south
cast corner of the house. passing down
through the wall into a bed room. There
was no one in the room fortunately and
no damage was done except its track ON
the walls OF the room and brass bed
stead was discolored
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
IN MEMORY OF SEN. MORRILL,.
Pres. Buckham Presents Resolutions of
Respect mt san Francisco.

san Francisco, July 6-At the second
session of the convention of the A,soci1-
iou of American Agricultural colleG ana
cN poiimeut stations to-day. Presi-
dent Matthew H. Buckhdm of Vermont
presented resolutions Of respect TO the
mcmcqy of the late Senator Justin 5. Mot
riu Of Vermont. He spoke touchinsly Of
Tho life work of the dead man and believed
that his name would go down TO postcuty
as one of the greatest hcnefdctOrs and
tatesmen of the century.
Prof. James X. Patterson Of Kentucky
in seconding the adoption of the resolu-
ions, said there were three names Which
would go down in immortal pepetuity.
George Washington as the creator of the
republic; Abraham Lincoln of Kentucky,
as the preservcr of the republic; and jus
Tin S. Morrill, Of Vermont, as the provider
of the material and instigator of the
movement TO perpctuate it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada Il.
Hart of Groton, S. D.: WAS taken with
a bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough set in and finally terminated in
Consumption. Four doctors gave me up.
saving 1 could live but "A short time. I
gave myself up to my Saviour. determined
If | could not stay with my friends on
earth. | would meet my absent ones above
NV husband was advised to get Dr. King >
New Discovery for consumption, Coughs
and Colds. l gave 1t trial, took in al,
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
God | am saved and now a well and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at j.
w. OSulivans drug store. Regular size
Soc and s1.OO. Guaranteed or price refund.
ed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
BAD FREIGHT WRECK.
Fast Train Crashes Into an Engine on
~iding-Three tIen Hurt.

Ordcnshurs, y. =, July Ga bad freight
wreck occurred ON the Utica division a.
the r. W. Il o., about TWO miles west #
this city at ten o'clock this morning. An
engine was engaged i'm shifting cars on L
siding near the undergrad and waS stand
ing on the siding. The switch had been
left open and through freight from | tict
came speeding along the track at hien
rate on the siding and crashed into tho
sitter. Both engines were badly darlaE' d
and number of cars demolished Con-
ductor George Hardin. Engineer Louis
Jones and Fireman Fairbrother Of tho
train crew were badly injured. The smash
up was due to neglect on the part of scmo
of the employees and the officials are con-
ducting a thorough investigation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
WATER FAMINE IN BARRE.
Granite Mills Obliged to Shut Down-Cit
Council Votes to Purchase n Pump
to Fin the Reservoir.

Barre, July 6.--What looks ike a serious
problem in this city to-day Is the almas!
complete exhaustion of the city water
supply. For several days fears have lie
freely expressed that unless cunsiderdh"
rain fell At once the West hill supply
would be gone and either East Barre va
ter would have to he turned on. or pump
purchased for the purpose Of pumping
wateC from the river that flows from VIII
lamstowu to this city. This morning Su-
peIintendent Gutricr Of The city water
works notified the polishing mill owners
who use city water that the mills must
not use any water for such time as the
present shortage continues. This compell-
ed many mon in the city TO cease WORK
and may seriously cripple the grant"
business for short period
Al a SPECIAL meeting of the city council
held this morning various opinions were en-
pressed as to what should he done to Sc
cure more water. two propositions were
considered one being the turning ca of
the East Bare supply when H. not in the
best Of favor with the citizens of the city,
or the purchase of rotary pump and u e
the river water in Stevens breuch. BY an
informal vote ii was voted not to turn ON
the East Barre supply at pr sent. This
vote standing to 8, Then Supe intcndont
Currier was instructed to purchase ro-
tary pump at once. This was ordered by
wire and it is expected that Il Will be IN
running order by Saturday. This will en-
able the city to increase its supply for .
time or until the East Barre system Is en-
tended into the town of Orange which ut-
der the circumstances will he done az
once.
Before the city could pump the river wa
ter into the Bolster reservoir the consent
of mill owners along the stream has TO be
obtained. The serious matter causes much
discussion and many Il told you sos are
seen alcng the streets wis opposed the
paying of SlSS,O00 for the plant now owned
by the city.
BARN AT NORTH TROY BURNED.
= Newport, Vt, July Ga barn and con-
tents owned by T.. o. Hadlock Of North
Troy were burned during the night, caus-
ms a loss cf 5000, The property was in
sllrad for S15O1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Thomas Rhoads, Ccnterliold, O., writes
81 suffered from piles seven or eight years
No remedy gave me relief until De Wits
Witch Hazel Sulvc, less than box of
which pei mancntly cured me. Soothing
healing perfectly harmless. Beware OF
counterfeits.
j. W. O'Sullivan, w. y. Hall. +. II. Par.
ker. f. Gosselin and f.. r. Crandall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

New York. July 9.-P. u. MoXhan, a mil
lionaire and philanthropist. died at his
home in Nineland, \. j., to-day from in
jures received in fall from verdnda a
week ago.
Mr.. MoXhan was one of the founders
of the New Jersey training school for
feeble minded children. located at Vine
land lie accumulated most of his veal h
in the mining business in Montana.
lie was born at Woodstock, VI, and
was IS years of age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Be sure and use that old aud wel-tried
MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teething. 10 soothes
the child, softens the gums allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best rem
ody for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a
bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Burdock Blood Bitters cures it. promptly.
permanently. Regulates and tones tho
stomach.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13

Everybodys liah to itching piles Rich
and poor, old and young-terrihie the tor
ture they suffer. Only one sure cur
Doan's Ointment Absolutely sale' ca"
fail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
II. W. Allen g. Go.
Black Dress Goods.

This morning we offer some very
splendid values in Black Dress Goods
The offering consists of dress and
skirt lengths, selected from the new
est and best of this seasons purchases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-13
BARN AT NORTH TROY BURNED,

Newport, Vt, July Ga barn and con-
fonts owned by Il. O. Hadlock Of North
Troy were burned during the night, caus-
Ing 4 loss of 5000 The property was in
surad Tor $500.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Monkey C0ttOn-Pickers.

One of the strangest bits of monkey business sanctioned by authentic report is the use to which MT. w. w. Mangum. a Mississippi cotton planter, has been putting monkeys since September, 1897. At that time he purchased of a New York man ten trained mon keys and employed their owner 10 go with them to his plantation m Mississippi and teach them to pick cotton. This experiment proved so successful that Mir. Mangum or dered in June, '9S, 300 monkeys from an African exporter and the same trainer had them doing good
 work by the middle of October. The monkeys belong to the race known
 among solentists as Sphagtalis Vulgaris, and weigh from 90 to no
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

Nothing could be fairer more philan- thropic. or carry more joy to the afflicted, than the offer of T. A.. Slocun, Nj. C., of 1S3 Pearl street. New York City.
 Confident that he has discovered an ab- solute cure for consumption and all pull mOnary complaints, and to make its great merits known. he will send, free, thrse 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 it his religious duty--a duty which he owes to humanity ito donate his infalible cure.
 Offered freely, is enough to commend it, and more so is the perfect confidence of the great chemist making the proposition.
 He has proved the dreaded consumption to be a curable disease beyond 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 of the world.
 Don't delay until it is too late. Address T. A. Sl0cum, NJ. C., 9S Pine street, New York, and when writing the Doctor, please give express and postoffice address, and mention reading this article in TIE TIMES
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from Ia grippe is of it's resulting in pneumonia. If reason able care is used, however, and Chamber. lain's Cough Remdy taken, all danger will be avoided. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for Ia grippe ing resulted in pneumonia. which shows conclusively that this remedy is certain preventive of that dangerous disease. II will cure in less time than any other treat ment. It is pleasant and safe to take For sale by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
LANDvoIaT X vADAKIN
We are in receipt of the inlt,:

We are in receipt of the inlt,al number of Prair,e Grove Globe, published at Praire Grove, Wash ington county, By J 8. s: Renfroo < Sons, formerly of the Alma Her aid. It is Q neat seven. column folio. filled with readable local news and is credit to the town and to it's publishers. The Globes home is in one of the fairest, best sections of country under the sun, and the people of that favored community are standing in their own light il they fasl tp accord it liberal sup. port. Tho Messrs. Renfroe are '.ewspapermcn of experience, and wiif furnish the people of Prairie Grove a good paper if properly encouraged.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

It is a well known fact that tn c Kansas City X Memphis Railway and Bridge company, owners oi the big bridge at Memphis, evaded tho contract with the government in building their bridge and pro. viding a wagon-way thereon over which farmers and others might pass 10 and from the city. 1t is further known to all who are at all familiar with said wagon-way (?) that it is almost impossible of pass age, and that the bridge company has purposely made it as neon vcnient and impossible of passage as they have dared to do, and con. sequently there has been very little passage over it. They, now seek to have congress sanction the abo.- ishment of this wagon.way. The people of Memphis and of Arkan. sas protest against this high. handed piece of knavery. An indignant feeling prevails against the bridge company for it's selfish greed and lack of compliance with their con. tract. The stipulation of the con tract provided for practical ,,was- on.way, which was held by the stato of Arkansas to be necessity and an enterprise which her people should feel proud of. That the provision for practical roadway was grossly violated is putting il mildly, and the day may not be far distant when the company will wake up to find an action filed against them by some good-roads committee from this side of the big river. The approach on this side is a farce, but the proposition to do away with that passage. way should be met by compelling the company 10 construct an easy ap. proach and comply faithfully with the requirements of the bill author. izing the construction oflhe bridge. The fare should also be reduced to 25 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

The lcvee bond blll, asking the legislature 10 grant the St. Francis levcc board the right to issue bonds for the completion of thelr levee system, is rapidly gaining strength. The bill was recently introduced by Representative e Wood, of Lee county, and is of the greatest importance to. the resi- dents and owners of both real and personal property in the basin. To issue the bonds means the com 'pletlon of the levee in twelve or eighteen months, while not 10 issue the bonds means the completion of. the levee in fifteen years.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
MASTERS SALE,

NOTICE is hereby given that. in obeaience N to the decreial order of the United States ern District of Arkansas. made AT The f,irv nf Helena, in said District. where said Court was holden, on the 2sth day of November is,s. in < certain cause wherein The Keeue (.uaranty y Savings Bank. Of Keene. New Hnmpshire is plaintiff and John parham and others are attendants. Tn the original hiil, and r. w. senaurte e ana Cheshire rrovident Institution. of heene, New Hampshire. arc piaintitYa and John Parham and others are defentanls in the cross-hill. I shall. on
 FRIDAY. THE 17th DAY OF FEB. Isp
 at the front door of the Court Uousa of .,
 rrsueis County. state or Arkansas. in Forrest City. proceed to offer for sale and sell hot ,veen The hours or nine o'clock in the forenonn and three o,ciock m the afternoon of said day, 10 { ,he highest and best bidder. upon the terms late. situate in said District, and described ms follows. tO-wit: e
 East half of the northwest quarter: the southwest quarter or the northwest auarier. '. The northeast quarter: the north half ar inc southwest quarter, and the north half of inc southeast quarter of section twenty t2o,.
 One undivided seventh u-1D of the north
 west quarter of the mort Invest auarter ana one undivided seventh Q.7D of the south half l20. 'T'A'
 The southwest quarter of section tweutv. one t2D; the southeast quarter of secftor nineteen tl9l; the north ha1f of thu, north quarter and the north half, ot the Sputh half | niue tal,. all in township i've a, north of range thtee t5l east. together with the appur- tenances thereto appertaining. all in St. fFAhcis Couaty. Arkansas.
 Also an undivided one-haif interest fin rba
 west halt of the northwest quarter or acct ion seven ~. in township five t5l north of rance three t5l east, eighty tS0b acres, and n mart oy me east haif of the northwest uunrter of shm section, containing thirteen and one-haIf if ti5 i.<l acres. beRI.ning at the isOrtheasf corr nef or the west half of the nortbwpst ma r ter CT said section seven @; thence soufh paraiiei with inc west section liue sixty.sevan t6o poles fo stake: thence east at r,,h, anRies with division line for forty-fwo 10, poles to Teiieo Creek; thence nortnwest win
 the meanderings of said creek to Inc nn,n, or beginning; the east half or the sa d nnrrh. west quarter of section seven fri contsin;n,, :, ninety-three and Opehalf frI l-.) acres he;n. <,
 sii or the said east half of the northwest quarter except thirteen and one-hsu cIs ia, aeres out or the northwest corner of said nsli quarter-secfiop, together with inc m. Pltriensnces thereto belonging, situate in st frahcis County, Arkansas S'
 me purchaser or purchasers at said ss Ia n ro Ieluned 10 give bond with security hearing
 six per cont interest per annu,n ro he sr r'
 proypd hl me. for the purchare money d,,s
 snd paysofe three months from inc d,,a ns sale.and fen will be reserved upon the sa id properly 70 further secure the same
 Dated Helena. Arksn-a.. January 5th 1soo h, +. STEPHENSON.
 Master in Chancery. |
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

Looking over a paper recently we noticed dissolution notice and while there was no noticeable error 1t recalled to our mnd one that we once heard of an old darkey writ ing. It was after this fashion: "Notis-De parnernership hereto fore desisting between me and Nose is by mutual dissent hereby re- solved. Dose dat are indebted to de firm will settle wid me-, whllc dose dat de firm are indebted to will settle wid Nose" @-
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

pounds-the females being the smaller and tho better pickers. Each monkey carries a sack hold ing about 25 pounds of cotton when. full and picks an average of 150 pounds day. When one has filled it's sack it runs to inc end of the row where a man empties it into a basket. It is said they pick much cleaner cotton and arc. more satis- factory in every rccpect than the average nergo picker. They pay no attention to the weather and arc far moro economical in every way than negro labor. Persons who have watched the experiment are enthusiastic over its success, and monkey slavery threatens 10 become at an early day an estab- lished institution of the south. Dr. R. R. James, of Cotton Plant, is agent for Arkansas of the monkey trade and has already orders for 800 for his ncighbors. The first thing these planters know the northern abolisbionists will be down on them like a thousand of brick. They cannot permit this traffic in monkey flesh to go on without sounding moral protest. About the time the south gets well stocked with now slaves, there will be m emancipation proclamation and then we'll have another race problem on our hands. With re- construct will come monkey suffrage and the dickens will be 10 play generalIy.-Batesv Bee.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

This is the way colored preacher is sad to have arranged his hearers for mutual convenlence "De fore part ob do church will please sit down so de hind part; ob de church can see de fore part; for. de bind part cant sec do foro part if de tore part persist in standin' before do hind part, to exclusion ob de hind part by de fore part" ."-Ex- change.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
ANOTHER REMINDER.


 IL is not the policy or the inten. lion of THE TIMES to constantly dun its readers for the price of sub scription. We make it Q rule to send out statements once or twice each year, and expect that 10 be sufficient notice, and we have a right to expect prompt payment without going over the same work
 During January these statements were made. We are grateful to the large number who responded during the month. This prompt. hess is highly appreciated. Nothing so encourages the editor as a prompt payment of subscription. It demonstrates to hlm that, with all his shortcomings, hls efforts are appreciated.
 Now, friends, if you have not already done so, please respond to the statement sent you last month. If thero is any reason why yop should not or cannot pay. let us Know what is the trouble. We arc always glad to see you whether you come to pay or not.
 We regret that few persons who have had the paper for several years neglect or refuse to pay for it. We intend to put such ac- counts m tho hands of the collcc. tion agency. If yours happens to ho among them it will be your f.alt, and we sincerely hope you will not force us to do so.
 Respectfully,
 LANDvoIGT < VADAKIN.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
These worthless, lazy, no.accoul

These worthless, lazy, no.account good for-nothing negroes that hang around on tho streets all day and prowl around at nights appro- priating what they can get their hands on unto themselves, In other words stealing tor a livlng, should be gwen about thirty minutes to leave town. A good negro, one that will work and try to make a living is all right but Marianne IS cursed with entirely too many of tho first mentioned. Just have clearing out and cleaning up.-Lce County Courier.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Commissioners Sale of Real E state

NOTICE is hereby given that under and by ~ virtue of decree of the St Francis Chancery Court. rendered on the 18th day of November. lssS, in certain cause therein are plaintiffs. and l.. P Featherston, ct ai. are defendants. the undersigned will. as the Commissioner of said Court, on
 SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1s90. at the west door Of the Court House in St Francis County. Arkansas. within the bours prescribed by law for judicial sales, offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder on a credit Of three months from the day of sale. The southeast quarter of section twenty.six tsOl in township i've t5D north. range one til east. containing l60 acres in St. Francis Coun- ty, state Of Arkansas.
 Note. with approved security, win be re- quired Of purchaser, and lien win be re- served on said had to secure the payment of pufchase money. G. k. MALLORY,
 - Commissioner.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Labor Farm Hands.

Negro hands in families, furnished from North Carolina at cheap rate of transportation. Send in your orders at once, as hands can be secured to pick balance of this years cotton crop, as well as contracting for next seasons business. Address,
 II. w. MORRISON. General Passenger Agent. Choctaw x Memphis R. R., Little Rock, Ark.
 R. A. WILLIAMS. $. E. Pass. Agt., C. x NJ. k. R, Atlanta, Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
----------- That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. Kings New Lille Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick aud nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take
 Try them. Only p cents box. Money back if not cured. Sold by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

Teachcr-Givc an example illus trating the fact that heat generates motion, Master Tommy. Master Tommy-Why, just the other day 1 put hot stove lid on pa's chair, and you'd dled laughin' to sec the motion the heat generated on him.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Woodmen of the World.

The Iron Mountain Road will sell tickets, one fare for round trip. to con vention of Woodmen of the World, at Little Rock. February A. 1899. Tick cts on sale February l3 and II. limit ed to February 19. Apply to W. $. Durborow, Agent
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
Cure a Cold m one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. a5c. The genuine has l.. 5. .. on each tablet.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION,

T. A. Slocum. M. C.. the Great Chemist and Scientist, WiiI Send Free, to the Afflicted, Three Bottiss of His Newly Dis covered Remedies to
 Cure Consumption
 and all Lung
 Troubles,
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

5Uc. may save your life-Plantation Chill Cure has saved thousands.
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

You take no risk on Plantation Chill Cure as 1t is guaranteed to cure
The Forrest City times., 1899-02-10

soc. may save your life-Plantation Chill Cure has saved thousands.