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The sun., 1899-05-07

Ever since the days OF George III the
| D'Egviles. father and son. have taught dancing
| to the fashionable world OF London. Royalty
| and the aristocracy. at their hands. have
| learned how to enter a room and how to bow
| to lone another Even this very morning"
said Mr.. Louis D'Egville. In conversation this
week. 81 was teaching three young ladies' how
| to make their bow to her Majesty at next
Tuesdays Drawing Room. 1t Ia almost the
most important part OF my work. as It was OF
my fathers before me. to teach girl how to
enter room. how to walk. and how to act her
part in society. The great thing is manner, or
department as Mr. Turveydrop used to call it 1"
He was talking in fine old room in Conduit
street, where for the past sixty years the aris-
tocracy. mothers and daughters had learned
to dance. A room full Of memories Here in
this same room Mr.. D'EGville. ST.. invented the
polka -mazurka. and here such great musicians
OF the past as Sainton. Vieuxtemps. Wilhelmj,
Ncolai. Rubinstein. Saint-Saens. ole Bull the
two Wieniawskis and many others used to
meet and discuss the whole theory OF music as
applied to dancing
Asked what he thought Of the attempt 10 in
troGuce theatrical dancing-s specially the skirt
dance-lnto society: It's a dead failure. as II
deserves to be-" he replied with emphasis
" People are beginning to realize that it is i'm
possible to do offhand what II takes a profess
sional years and years ot study and gymnas-
tics to acquire. Dancing nowadays is very
bad among the upper ten; it is degenerat-
ing into a vulgar romp. l quite agreed
with what Lady Ancaster said about it a
short time ago The valse Is certainly
tho most popular dance to-day l teach the
quadrille specially for people going to the
state balls 1t is dance Of oil others best cal
culated to show off figure and costume
great many dances teach here are not to be
seen or heard OF in a modern ballroom. but
teach them solely for the ease and grace and
practice they give a learner. The chief thing
had to fight against with both sexes is the
maurdiSe homie OF your genuine Britisher and
with the men that feeling OF contempt for mu-
sic and dancing. Indeed. it Is dificult to per-
suade man to learn dancing. get fifty girls
to one man. Upper ten men who do 60 in for
It prefer deux-temps because 1t is easier. and |
The sun., 1899-05-07

NJ Bloch. the Polish banker whose book on
war is believed to have greatly influenced the
Car in summoning the International Peace
Conference. has been in London this week He
says that the subject has been growing for
years past with the Emperor. and adds:
Il had contributed long series OF articles to
one OF the Russian magazines. When my book
was coming out. however. certain points were
raised by the censor. and | said, They are
what have been writing By and by the En-
peror received me. and then saw that he had
read the magazine articles very carefully He
was keenly interested. and as we talked he
would say. oh. have read that; Ihave studied
that let's go on to the next point Before you
had timo 10 make all your explanations the
Emperor had grasped the subject. and was
waiting upon now arguments. The approach
ing conference Is the result OF that study and
one can onlytrust that 1t will he most fruitful.
The subject is large. the difficulties OF deal
ing with II great. and the possible outcome
splendid. England has appointed admirable
delegates. and her influence may do much TO
help the conference forward. But II It we're
merely to do one thing 1t would have achieved
great triumph. What mean is this: That
it should SOW throughout the world seeds tend
ing to make war impossible In the past peo-
pie have been apt to regard war as part and
parcel OF the accepted state Of things To
show the contrary-that war ought to be re-
garded as wholly eXtraordinary-wll imply an
enormous gain.
What is modern warfare II is something
very different from what warfare would have
been fifty. or even thirty. years ago You arm
a nation and put II into the field against an
other nation. Military appliances have become
so perfect what with smokeless powder and
all the rest. that armies will hardly know how
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Intensely modern is the new murder story
by Randall Irving Tyler, entitled "The
Blind Goddess" There is, it seems, evolu-
ton in murder stories as well as in every
thing else.
Those who read Tyler's -Four Months
After Date" and said the book was clever
though perhaps weighted down with bust.
ness transactions, will find in ''rhe Blind
Goddess" Just issued, a novel drawn in a
new vein, but full Of dramatic climaxes.
To bring home the thoughts it contains to
many who never read murder stories, in
cidents are used familiar to all who have
followed the recent poison cases.
The prosecuting officers theory Of the
crime, the appalling accusation of the in
nocent daughter of one of the murdered
men, the web of circumstantial evidence
around and against man of unblemished
character, who is also accused, the defense
less position both of these people occupy
before the coroner, the subsequent indict-
ment without hearing before magistrate
all these things make the reader think.
The underlying motive for the crime in
PRODUCES diversion in the person of an adj
ventures, for whose presence no apology is
offered, as it turns out that she is the real
culprit.
The occasional glimpses of an exclusive
social circle, the charming heroine Helen
Brownell, the strong wiled but intensely
human Sanford Crane, offer opportunities
for Mr.. Tyler's ability in character sketch
ing which he has not neglected; even the
adventures challenges admiration at times
by the boldness and GOODNESS of her method.
The title, as will be readily understood,
applies to the more serious side of the novel,
which has to do with prosecution for cap.
ital crime; but the well-handled romance
running through it all and the satisfactory
denouement make "The Blind Goddess a
marvelously entertaining book running over
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
A Good Scheme.

Mr.. Leak, owner of the famous ex-
bibit cars which have been used for
exploiting CALIFORNIA; resources, is me-
potiating with the state board of trade
to devote their use in rendering the
same service for Arkansas. How to ad-
vertise the state successfully has long
been subject that has engrossed the
attention of our people, and Mr.. Leak IS
plan is meeting approval of business
men and progressive citizens in all Sec
tions of the state. Mr.. Leak offers to
furnish two exhibition cars free of rent
to the state for three years and pay all
expenses incurred in making the ex-
hibit during that time outside the state.
In return he asks the citizens to place
an exhibit from all over the state, con-
sisting of fruits, vegetables, grains,
timber, minerals, etc, to furnish band
and necessary advertising matter to be
used in advance of the exhibit Each
county seat will be visited in the near
future by Mr. Leak or some one repre-
sentating the state board of trade, TO
explain the matter and gather the ex-
hibit. The small amount necessary to
carry out the project can easily be
raised and would be money well spent.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Section Director Richards, of the
Little Rock weather bureau, issued the
following general summary of crops
and weather in Arkansas for the week
ending Monday, May %: Rain was
general over the state on the 18th and
18th. In some sections rain has inter-
fered with the cultivation of corn and
cotton, while in others the weather
has been very favorable for this work.
The planting of corn is about COM
pleted; in most sections it is up to good
stands. The early planted is being
plowed the second time. Owing to
faulty seed and cut-worms the stand of
cotton is only fair, but the plant looks
healthy. Chopping out has commenced
IN some localities. Cut.worms, Colora-
DO beetle and potato-bugs doing dam
age in some localities. Wheat is inn
proving and beginning to head out in
some sections. Oats are doing well in
most localities, but are being damaged
by rust in some localities in the south
west section. Fruit is dropping from
the trees in many sections, while in
others the prospects are favorable for a
good yield. Cut-worms are disappear
ing in some portions of the southwest
section"
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Laws Affecting In.ur.nc. e.un..,.

Anecting Insurance Companies
Auditor Sloan summarizes the new
laws affecting insurance companies. ex-
elusive OF the antitrust law. as follows:
Act IL, requires each corporation. for
Whatever business organized, to file a
copy OF their charter and a certificate
Oh appointment of an agent for service
with the secretary of state, with a fee
attacked of s2s.5O. Act IA, applies to
poiicies on real property only and makes
the amount upon which premium is
collected a liquidated demand in case
Oh total loss. Act IS provides that in
SUIT upon policy issued oh personal
property proof of substantial COM
pliance with the terms of the policy by
the insured is sufficient to recover Act
Isl applies to fraternal orders, and re-
CURES such associations to file a copv
OF their constitution and bylaws and a
statement of their condition with the
auditor OF state on the first of March
Oh each year and pay fee of $40.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Railing n to Change of Venue.

Circuit Judge A. b. Grace, of Jeffer-
.ou county. has established precedent
regarding changes of venue in GRIM
;nal cases that will be noted with in
terest. An application for a change of
venue. supported by the affidavits of
two witnesses, was made by the attor-
ney of negro charged with felony.
The Judge questioned the citizens sup
norting the application for change of
venue. Ascertaining that they knew
hut little about the crime with which
the defendant was charged, and that
they had no knowledge of any public
prejudce existing against him, he re-
fused to grant the application for a
change of venue. Judge Oracle defined
the law as to change of venue as fol-
lows: 1.-THE law requires the applica-
ton to be supported by the affidavits of
two credible persons. Credible means
that may be believed l hold that if
on examination it appears that the affi-
davits are made recklessly and without
a sufficient knowledge of the facts on
which they are based, then the wit
uesses are not credible on that ques-
tion no matter how worthy of belief
they might be generally, or on subjects
about which they possessed the requis-
tie information"
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Marked Down Dollars.

Ihe proprietor of Woodward avenue
grocery store arranged big oak frame in his
window around a board covered with some
black cloth. On the board he pinned lot OF
new dollar bills Above he hung placard
reading: "Bookmarks, Only 98 Cents. .
And, though hundreds of persons stopped
before the window and looked at the
strange array, and stranger sign, but one
ventured inside to buy. 1T was either one
or the other said the merchant, in speak.
ing OF the advertising scheme, "either the
people thought they were bills Of 'called-in'
series, or were bogus or else they were too
lazy to come in and save two cents. Least
ways, / didn't sell single bill.-Detroit
Free Press
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Teachers' Examinations,

superintendent of Instruction Doyne
announces the following appointments
for holding examinations for state Ii
censes to teachers: Pine Bluff, June g.;
Russellville, June 27;Arkadelphia, July
8; Batesville, July II; Springdale, July
Is; Forrest City, July rs. Those de-
string to be examined for state licenses
should be present on these dates
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Charles f. Aycock, convicted in 1897
OF embezzling county funds while
treasurer of Boone county and SEN
fenced to five years in the peniten-
uary, was pardoned by Gov. Jones last
week. A petition for the pardon signed
by over 1900 citizens of Boone county
was presented to the governor by Az
cocks wife, who has been faithful and
devoted to him throughout his trouble.
The penitentiary physician also recon-
mended the pardon, stating that Aycocls
had consumption and could not live but
few months if kept in confinement.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
BRIEF MENTION.

A $4,000 hotel is to be erected at
Magnolia.
The Pine Bluff annual state fair will
be held in October.
The remains of the late Hon. j. F..
Richie were inferred at Camden.
Smallpox is still prevalent in the
Choctaw railroad camps, west of Little
Rock.
Five hundred people witnessed 90
round prize fight at Hot Springs on the
10th inst.
d. E. Stoddard, lumber inspector,
suicided at Batesville by cutting his
throat with razor.
A decision on the insurance cases
will be rendered by the supreme court
Saturday, May 9th.
Fifteen guests of Hot Springs hotel
were poisoned by eating canned lob
sters All recovered.
Ten thousand feet of lumber belong
ing to the Alexander Lumber Co., was
destroyed by fire at Pike City.
Gov Jones appointed Hon. R. ]. Polk
as member of the board of Confeder-
ate soldiers home, vice Hon. J. F.
Richie, deceased.
T. S. Lam, a bridge builder, was
struck by passenger train near Hunt
ington and fatally injured. He became
intoxicated and went to sleep on the
track.
Johnnie Kelley, 14-year-old news
BOY of Wynne, dropped dead from heart
failure while delivering papers.
1t is reported hail as large as goose
eggs fell in sections of lizard county,
destroying crops and killing small live
stock.
Seven negro prisoners escaped from
the Miller county Jail. Two white men
confined therein refused to so with
them.
Fred Rosse, a carriage maker, who
was shot by negro at Pine Bluff two
months ago, died from the effects of his
wounds last week.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Serious Charge.

Thos. J. Ormsby, formerly success
fui lawyer at Pine Bluff, was indicted
Tor murder in the first degree for caus-
ing the death of Fred Raffe. On March
10Th, last, Raffe and ormsby had per-
sonal difficulty and Ormsby shot his
opponent, infiictipg wound which re-
suited in his death at the infirmary last
week. Raffe was German, engaged
In the upholstering business, and his
SHOP was next door to Ormsby's office.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

c. T. Holt, inspector for the Louis
vile & Arkansas railway, was fatally
shot by one-legged negro named
howard near Stamps, Lafayette coun-
". The negro runs sort of blind
tiger, and it is claimed Holt had some
words with him on account of several
drinks that had not been paid for.
Howard pulled gun and ordered Holt
70 leave, which he did, but in short
time returned and was shot down as he
stepped in the door. Holt leaves a
family.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
A Card OF Thanks,

To the Editor-l wish to express nv heart.
felt thanks to the following named persons
for the assistance rendered me in the death
OF my husband Officers Brown, Lotus and
ODonnell, who helped get the carriages in
line at the funeral; John German. who
watched the corpse; Adolph Simmon, of
Simmon d Norrby, who was especially no.
ticeable while singing CAN Coons Look
Alike Alike to- Me" at the woke, and to Nick
Wentz, for serving lunch to the mourners
during. their bereavement. Those men shall
never be forgotten for their kindness. Mrs.
Sarah Ann Wells, nee Murphy.-Penny
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

A Texarkana special says: At 8
O'Clock Thursday young negro named
Henry Smith shot and killed a negro
named Calvin Lomax, who was about
IL years of age. The trouble was
caused over the young wife of Lomax.
Smith and the woman were jailed,
charged with murder. From evidence
taken in the examination, it appears
that it was cold-blooded murder.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Uureu

with Local Applications, as they cannot
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a auack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
posed of the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting direct.
ly on the mucous surfaces The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curin.
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Cattle DeaIer KIlIed.

Ed Dick, cattle dealer, was shot
and instantly killed at Hazen by Rube
Thomas on the 22d inst. The killing
was the result of an old feud. Thomas
is also a cattle dealer. He was arrested
and taken to Little Rock to prevent a
possible lynching, as it was feared the
dead mans friends would attempt to
take the law into their own hands.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FI9 SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds. headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK N Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

An interesting question of law is in
volved in the case of Little Rock firm
against a justice of the peace, which
mas been appealed to the Supreme
Court. The appeal is prosecuted to de
termine whether justice has jurisdic
tion to render default judgment
against garnishee when no allega
lions or interrogatories have been filed
oy the plaintiff in the original suit AZ
the statute requires. The justice held
mat the original filings were sufficient
and he was sustained by the circuit
court.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

James NJ. Shinn, of Jasper, treasurer
of Newton county, was last week ap-
pointed prosecuting attorney of the
Fourteenth judicial district, composed
of Boone, Newton, Marion, Searcy::
Van Buren, and Cleburne counties, vice
W. j. Crump, resigned. w. s Moore
was appointed treasurer of Newton
county.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
DO Your Feet Ache and Burn.

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or N ew
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Calous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

The Trastour Zinc Mining Company,
with headquarters at Harrison, Boone
county, has been Incorporated under
the laws Of the state. The capital stock
is 100000 all of which has been sub
Scribed
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
The Coolest,

Yabsley-What was the coolest weather
you ever saw?
NUDGE don't know You don't expect
a man to carry a thermometer in his pocket
when he is proposing to heiress, do you?
indianapolis Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
To County Examiners.

Supt. Doyne requests county exami
ners of counties in which teachers in
stitutes are to be held to see that nec-
essary arrangements are made for
buildings in which to conduct the work
and secure accommodations for visiting
teachers.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

A sparkling device seems to be necessary
part of the motor carriage The old-fash
Toned horse that could be driven with one
hand, and covered buggy, were considered
good sparkling device "in those days.
L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Expedited.

Lady, wish to get birthday present
tor my husband.
Shopwalker-How long have you been
married, madam?
''Ten years.
Bargain counter to the right, madam"
Rival
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Horrible Death.-"Poor Siddons! His
dead body was found on the banks of the
behuylkill yesterday" Drown himself?"
The superstition is that he drank some
Of it. "-Philadelphia Call.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

An Atchison girl clerk demanded q raise
Of wages this morning. She said that she
had been eating brain food cereals for q
month past, and felt that if they were as
beneficial as the testimonials on the wrap.
pers declared. her ability was now such as TO
demand due experimentation Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

When people are pleased, they say moth
ing; when they are displeased, they grum-
ble.-Atchison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Shea doctor in Berlin, after great
deal of study. has discovered that married
men live longer than bachelors!" He tim
ploringly)-"Save my life!" She (joyously)
oh, Clarence, how did you guess that
loved you?"-Ohio State Journal
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs - Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield. H.. Oct l, 1894.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

The Best Prescription for ChilIa.
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTEIEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinne In
tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, soc.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
Intended for an EpiGrnm.

A cync is a man who is worse than he
feels but tries to feel worse than he is
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

The man who talks most about the diff
culties of faith, takes the absurdties of So
called science at swallow Rams Horn.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Easily Distnguishable.-"W l ought
to know my own mind" Certainly! You
try hard to have it different from anybedy's
lse!"-Detroit Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Everyone laughs at man who has full
confidence in his friends, but everyone en-
vies him.-Atchison Globe
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

The menu of love consists chiefly of i'm
probable ossibilites.-Chicago Daily News
No Credit.-Bramble- You complain OF
being poor, but look at me- am Il, 900 in
debt" Thorne-"That's Just what | am
kicking about. l can't get into debt. IN.
Y. Journal
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Japly-.1 wouldn't mind getting drunk
occasionally but for one thing" Yaply-
what is that?" Japly--"It always gives
me the courage to call on the very people
that l don't want to have see me in that
condition. Town Topics
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

Praise from some people is condemns
ion.-Atchison Globe
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

"Oh, Harry, listen to this: In Siberia
they chain convicts to their wheelbarrows. "
well, Harriet, you know very well you'd
chain me to the lawn mower if you weren' I
afraid the neighbors would blow about it. .
Chicago Daily Record.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money fit fails to cure. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
WHOLESALER.

ST. LOUIS, No. Feb, 6, 1880.
PARIS MEDICINE Co., City.
Gcntlemen:-We wish to congratulate you
on the increased sales we are having on your
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. On exam
lining our record of inventory under date OF
Jan LIST. we find that we sold during the Chill
season OF 1899, 1850 dozen Groves Tonic. We
also find that our les on your Laxative
BromO-Q ufnlne Tablets have been some
thing enormous: having sold during the late
Cold and Grip season 200 dozen.
Please rush down order enclosed herewith,
and oblige, Yours truly.
MEYER BROS. DRUG co.
Per Schall.