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New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

HOW THEY WERE .ONVERTED.-Captain Q
H. Haring. OF Company X. lst Colorado Volunteers.
recently explained how the members OF that rest-
ment. which saw Sfteen months OF hard service IN
the Philippines, were converted nom Bryan free
silver men into supporters OF Mckinley and the
gold standard. tie said:
The regiment was known as the free silver resi-
ment. because nearly all OF the members were OUT
spoken followers OF Bryan. After we reached Ma
MIA a chsnge was not long in making its appear
ance, To- most Of the were In a free silver
country for the trst time. IL found that vases
paid "a silver ranged from 10 N cents daNs
while the commodities which the Americans were
Obliged 10 have were OutFageously high This Vas
In striking contrast to Bryans argument that nee
silver meant high wages and lower prices for ar
tclea OF consumption. and the tree silver men
weakened on the question OF expansion every
man stood by the Administration, and as result
the regiment that went out almost solid for Bryan
and free silver In May. 1S returned IN September
1Sso. solid for Mckinley
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08
THE PARAMOUNT ISSUE.-''Ths ST. Louis
Globe Democrat tersely and truly says;

The paramount issue in this canvass = Bryan;
This is fact which Is giving hts adherents goo9
deal OF trouble They may dodge silver IN SCUM
money districts and keep silent about hag fuFhss
in expansion neighbOrhOOds, but they cannot sVaIe
Bryan explain him away. They have %
acknowledge that they are trying 70 elect Bryan
and this fact condemns them and exposes their
sOphiStrteS and ShuhfeS. Bryan Is diStruSted oS
Ant-Imperialsts and honest money men alike Tnis
Is the fatal fact fO- Bryan Nobody places any rs
anCe on his protests promises or course. talS
canvass Will end Bryan and Organism. but what
disaster and a discredit he viii have been 20 the
Democrats
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

People in Shanghai have got so accustomed To
the circulation of lies that they refuse to ac-
eept the truth when II is offered TO them Thus
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

WELLINGTON THE sPOILsMAN.-'"Ths Boa-
ton Herald Und) says:
Mr.. Bryan doesn't cut an engaging figure when
he points to Senator Wellington. or Maryland. as
patriot who has fOrsaken his party because ne be-
Heves his country in peril from imperialism The
solemn truth 70 Wellington is that he Is A
spokesman by instinct and training, and that he
quarrelled with President Mckinley because me
Federal patronage in Maryland had not been dis
tributed 70 his liking In other words. he Is
sorehead. That Is what is the matter with Vel
lngton, and it is just well for his new allies 70
recognize the fact
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

BRAVE WORDS THESE--''The people ara
aroused. They understand the nature of the as
saults that have been made upon democratic gov
ernment. They determined TO vindicate and
protect that government 70 stanchOn IL more
strongly than ever" Brave words these in
deed, for a Kentucky editor to write and publish
in a Kentucky newspaper in support OF the caldi-
dates of the GoebeI party. which burgIarized the
State Government Of Kentucky and Is now living
on the proceeds The words viii be found IN a lead
ing editorial published in The Louisville Courier
Journal of September T.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

PICTURESQUE DEsCRIPTION.-In speech
at Bath. Ne, Congressman Littleheld referred 10
the Chicago platform OF 1896. which was reafirmed
at Kansas City as that cOHglOmerate aggregation
Of communism nihilsm, socialism, anarchlsrn Alt
geIdisr Coxeyism highwayisnn 1S-to-l-isrn. Bryan
ism, raise-t e-the-devil-in-g genera lsm.'
New-York tribune., 1900-09-08

The patient who recently drowned himself
rather than submit to an operation for appen-
dicitis is not without his claim to posthumous
sympathy.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Library 'flass sic lffieetinr.

The mass meeting called by the Cos mos Club and few others interested in d public library. WAS success.
 The meeting was first addressed by Elder Couch, who set forth very forci- bly, the necessity and propriety of apub- lie library in Forrest City. The meet ing was then organized, Mrs. W. Cor man being called to the chair and Jas, {. Mcconnell being elected secretary. Mir. J. D. Baugh exhibited designs of 5000 or SSo00 building, drawn up by Chas l.. Thompson. of Little Rock.
 ". German was then called for. and he suggested that society be organized and incorporated. This would enable it to borrow something like 5000 at about six per cent, which could be used in erecting handsome building and stocking it with books. He said that the plan of begging money for public improvement was not only antiquated but 1t was also a failure.
 Sosllc ulSCuoclou iOIioWru. duu tucu Ed. Couch moved that this be named "'rhe Forrest CityLibrary Association. !" On receiving second, the motion was carried without dissenting voice. OMr. s. II. Mann then asked some ques. tions about expenses after the library should be established. His questions being answered satisfactorily, he then moved that The Forrest City Library Association be incorporated. The mo- ton was carried.
 Mir. Mann further moved, that Mir W. German be intrusted with drawing up tbe articles of incorporation. This was amended, MessIs. s. H. Mann and J. N. prewett being added to the com. mittee. The motion with amendment was carried.
 There being no further business, The Forrest City Library Association theE adjourned until March 26th. There was no lack of interest and the enter prise seems to be well founded.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
How Iris.

Kentucky has long enjoyed the eel ebrity of producing the purest and best Ybiskey made in the world, though unfortunately many dealers take ad- vantage of the good name of the State by misrepresenting spurious goods as Kentucky's best product.
 We abhor deception in any form. and our motto has always been to sell none but pure whiskey, conscientiously refraining from the use of oils, cheml- calls or anything else to make common whiskey palatable at the expense of health to the consumer.
 In addition to our stocks of other whlskey we invite your special atten. tion to the
 OLD FORESTER wHIsKEY. We believe pure whiskey one of the most valuable medicines extant. and in recommending our Old Forester we say unequivooally that it is all abso- lutely pure, ripe and fine Kentucky whlsRey. containing not drop of co logne spirits or other substance to re- duce it's cost. We believe the Old For ester costs more than any other whis. key on the market, and when quality is considered it is the cheapest to the consumer and contributes most to the good reputation of the merchant who handles it. Ike Mallory, Agent, For. rest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
DEMOCRAT TIMES.

J. F, Stoddard, of Hellcatlake, visited Democrat the latter part of last week The weather was on grand rampage the latter part of last week.
 Charley Stokes and Thos. Cochran were out recently to buy some work steers, but could find none. so they bought some lit tie calves and yoked them together and re. turned home.
 We note the fact that several of the hog law men are candidates for ofice: but If trey don't make any better race for office than they did for a hog law, they will be left in the soup-bnt that is where they belong, anyway.
 Cicero Beatty and R. W. Norment left here Monday enrngie 10 Mason, Tenn.
 W. T. Wise is very sick at this writing mot expected to liye.
 A perfect delgge of rain fell here Tnes- day night, and II is lOngboats and dugouts. or no gn here now,
 j. M. Gunter, of Sand Ridge, will soon be able to give the iinny trbe round again.
 John Bart0l, tl.e German stsye dealer. at this place. W hiie loading gun, explod ra shell hefote 1t had entered the cham Ter, and immediately left for Memphis great deal worse for wear.
 ]. II. Sapp was a hustlng visitor in tlls section Tuesday
 Mrs. Liilie Wallace. Of sand Ridge, was yisgting in this sectlon recently.
 K. II. Mooney and Greed Wright are building fine house and will have it com pleted in the near future.
 Sorghum Joe has returned from his va- eaton. and will do some tal iustling m ii he makes another stake.
 W. NJ. Cook passed through this sec iion recently. but he was dead broke-he had just heta tO towa.
 We think Silver Biil is going to rnn for Sonle office, but he has not started yet. Hurrah fer james Brown and T. C. Merwin. They are the right men. whether we get them m the right place or not That hustlng James Wright Is still in tllis section, but is going to move to Sand Ridge.
 SILVER BILL
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Seeds.
Billiouspess aud constipation are seeds

Blliouspess aud constipation are seeds out of which spring many of the serious diseases that affiict hehuman body. Sound judgment would demand the immediate removal of this condition before it devel- ops something more troublesome and dttfi- cult to cure. Prckley Ash Bitters is te- liable cure for constipation and disorders of similar character. It not only tho- roughly elnpties and purifes the bowels. but strengthens the bowel channels and regulates the liver and stomach, hence it performs radical cure. Sold by J. II. fipton.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02

An old-fashioned toddy-either hot or cold, is a great drink, if made of {" Vollmer" whisky. A little sugar, then water, then the pure stuff" Voll- mer whisky.
 Robert Parkinson, of Mt. Carmel, ll's.. is in the city looking after his landed interests. He has recently pnr- chased of Mir. Orr some l2,000 acres of land in the St, Francis bottoms. He was pleasant caller at this office yes terday and enrolled his name for TIE riMES.
 Our senior, together with Capt. W. II. McDauIel, Capt. J. D. Mcknight. Capt. ]. B. Hodges and Capt T. c. Merwin have been appointed aide-de- camps. with rank of major. on the staff of Maj-Gen. V. Y. Cook. of the Arkan- sas Division of the United Confederate Veterans. HE TIMES extends these gentlemen its hearty congratulations upon the new honors.
 The lecture at the Baptist church next Sunday afternoon at the 3 o'clock by Eld. J. D. Barnett. on the " Origin of the Bible, promises 10 be an inter esiuie spiritual and historical treat. Mir. Barnett has given the subject much attention and close study and every body is invited to the meeting Come with yonr note books and pen eils, and passages of scripture which you cannot understand will be taken up, discussed and explained by the speaker.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Temperance Mass rleeting.

Our temperance mass meeting at the Methodist church last Sunday night was grand success. People Of all denomi- nations and classes were present and every person with scarcely a single ex- ception carried away with him the spirit of the meeting.
 The main feature of the occasion was the address by Rev. Frank Barrett of .Jonesboro, and president of the State AntiSaloon league He spoke for an hour and half or two hours to an au- dience that listened with breathless at ,ention. He took the position that the saloon of America was an evil. the re- moval of which demanded the con bined strength of ihe church and ballot box, and that the time had come when political parties and candidates must define them selves on this question which forces itself into the politics of the country. That as question of purely political economy, according to official statistics it affected the financial state of our country more than bi-meialism. or the tariff, or the national banking system.
 He discussed tie question of the sblind tiger and showed how that evil was stamped out by the crushing detec- tive system of the Anti-Saloon league.
 He lefs the saloon and the whiskey traffic absolutely without argument, ex- cuse or defense and declared, ' the saloon must go.
 At the close of his address he raised in few minutes ihe sum Of more than S100.0o for the work of the league, and organized a local league for St. Francis County with Hon. 0. 5. Kollwsgs, presi. dent, T. J. Parker, secretary, Hon. Jno. M. Prewett, treasurer.
 We will vote saloons out of St. Fran els county this fall. w. c. DAVIDSON.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Iron Fountain Excursion Rates.

On account of Mardi Gras Festivi- ties at Memphis Feb 2, l90Q=-one fare for round trip, Tickets on sale Feb ruary 25, 26 and 2, limited for return to March 5, 1900.
 On account of the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist and Auxiliary convention at Hot Springs, Arkansas. May 10. l900-one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale May : to II inclusive. limited for return to l5 days.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
NOTICE.

All members of the Democratic Judi ciai Executive Committee for the Firs' Judicial Circuit are requested io meet on the 5th day of March, laoO, at D. m at the courthouse in Forrest City St. Francis County. Business of im' portance to be transacted. Said Dis irict IS composed of the Counties of White. Woodruff, St. Francis, Lee and Philips. Papers in the above named counties will please copy.
 s. II. MANN, Chairman,
 Dem. Judicial Ex Committee
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Ire surer.

TIE TIMES is authorized to announce Mir. B. F. McCrary. as d candidate for Treasurer of the incorporated town of Forrest City, sub ject 10 the Democratic primary election.
 TIE TIMES is authori.ed to announce MT. Sol Lewis a candidate for the oihce of Treasurer of the incorporated town of For rest City, subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primary Election.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Nj aYOr.

THE TINES is authorized to announce Hon Jno. II. Tipton. as Il candidate for reelection 10 the office of mayor of the incorporated town of Forrest City. subject to the action of the Democratic primary selection.
 QTHE TIMES is authorized to announce Capt. c. l.. Knight. as a candidate for the office of mayor of the incorporated town of Forrest City. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Marsh al.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Mir. o. F. Woitf. as a candidate for reelection 10 the office of narenaf of the incorporated town or Forrest City. subject the -action of the Democratic primary election.
 TIE TIMES is authorized to announce MT Jno. E. Webb, as Il candidate for the oice of City, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Prosecuting Attorney.

THE TIMEs is authorized to announce Hon, k. H. Macon. of Phillips county. as candi- date for reelection 10 the office Of prosecu. tiug attorney of the First Judicial Cfrcutt Of Arkansas. subject 10 the action Of the Demo cratic party.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce Mr. F. K. Andrews of Woodruff county. as can. didate for the office of prosecuting attorney or the First Judicial Circuit of Arkansas. subject to the action of the pemocratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Sheriff.

THE TIMES is authariZed to announce Mr. W. F.. Williams as a candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff aud collector of St, Francis county. subject 10 the action Of the Democratic party.
 TIE TIMES is authorized to announce MT. James Browna candidate for the office or ShcriH and Collector or st. Francis county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Political Calendar

Democratic Primary Elec,ion-City -Wednesday. March !. 1900.
 Democratic Primary Election--Coun- ty-Saturday. April :. 1900. tfhis IS to select candidates for all State. county. township, district and circuit offices. Ed.
 Meeting of Democratic Judicial Ex. ecutive Committee, in Forrest City, March ,, 1900. at 2 o'clock D. m.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Why Suffer With Backache |?

have suffered several years with back. he. and after taking one bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. 1 have been cured. Since then have not been troubled with ny back Too much cannot be said in its praise Capt. Wm. Forrest. Memphis, Tenn. Price 50 cents. Webb tS Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For ASSe eS or.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Mir. II. C. smith. of Wheetley township, as a candidate for reelection 10 the office of asses sor of St. Francis county. subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic party.
 TIE TIMES is authorized to annouIce Mir. Goo. NJ. Rowland. of Telico township asa can ddate for the office of assessor of St. Francis county, subject to tue action of the pelno- cratic party,
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Surveyor

TIE TIMES is authorized 10 announce MT. k. l.. stockard. of Goodwin township. as a candidate for rec lection to the office of Sur veyor of ST. Francis county, subject the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For RepresentatIve.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Hon. 5. N. Btslock as a candidate for reelection tn the office of Representative in the Lower House of the next General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democraiic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Gen. George P. Taylor. as a candidate for re-eiec- ton to the office of County and Probate Judge of St. Francis county. subject to tue action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Trea Surer.

TIE TIMES is authorized 10 announce Capt T E. Hnskins as q candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer Of St. Francis conn ty. subject to the action of tue Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Circuit Court Clerl:

THR TIMES is authorized 10 annotince MT. Geo. iB. Mallory. as a candidate for reelection to Inc office of Clerk. of the Circuit Court of St. Francis county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
or Congress-First District.

IRE TINEs is authorized to announce Hon F. n. MoCuiloch. of Lee county, ss cardi- date for reelection to congress from the first Congressional District. subject 10 tue action of the Democratic party.
 THE TINES is authori2ed to announce Hon. Clay Sloan. of Iawrenos county, as canai- date for Congressman from the first Con- gressional District of Arkansas. subject 10 the aciinn nf the Demneratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
,stable-Madison Townsl

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Mr ; Thad Sellers d candidate for reelection to the office Of constable of Madison township. sub- ject to the action of the democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Recorder.

THE TIMRs is authorized to announce Mr. F. l.. Vadakin as a candidate for the office of Recorder of the incorporated tow n of Forrest City. subject 10 the Democratic Primary EIec- tion.
 TIE TIMES is authorized tOannOnnce Squire Geo. w. Pearson candidate for Recorder of the incorporated town Of Forrest City. sub ject to the action ot the of the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
For Countv and Propate Clerk.

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Capt. T. C.. Merwin as candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
r or Alderman.

TnE TIMEs is authorized to announce Mir. Percy II Barker a candidate for Alderman. subject 10 the action Of the democratic pri- mary election.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

The commencement exercises OF the
CoJored High School were held Taes'
daV evening at the Academy OF Music.
The usual brilliant, fashionable and
distinguished audience was in attend
snce, and more than the usual enthu'
sjasm was manifested. Commissioner
MacarIand conferred the diplomas,
while the address to the graduates was
delivered by Rev. William V. Tannell
Of King Hall. An attractive musical
program was rendered by Hoffman's
Orches ira. There were three oratiOns
by members of the graduating class.
Joseph Taylor Thomas spoke upon the
subject, "Our Need of Business
Schools" julia Elizabeth Gray spoke
upon Education, the Nurse Of Lib
erty," while Bel jsmIn HaiIstork took
for a subject THE Humble Origin of
Great Men" The arguments were
we'll sustained, and their delivery was
full OF intelligent expression and gave
evidence of a true conception OF the
important issues discussed. Pfii cjpat
Robert H Terrell has had a big hly sue
cessful ear, despite the many difficult
ties that beset the new incumbent in
responsible position. He has arge Ideas
as to educational methods, and he ba-
made exceptional progress in engrsft-
ing into he High School the "Ierrell-
esque" personality which trsnslat ed
means industry. earnestness, diligeLt
effort to secure the best re ults and the
scumtn to apply learning TO the practi'
eel affairs of life. Prof Terrell has
shown himself to be the bsppiest selec'
ti0n that could have been made for the
place he so capably fills. The school
was never in so perfect a condition.
He will remain at his post until called
higher.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
Normal school commencement.

The graduating exercises OF the Nor
mai School were he'd last Friday
afternoon IN the spacious ball Of the
High School. Despite the iDclement
weather, the auditorium was packed
with friends and relatives Of the pupils
and teachers. DR.. L. r. Klemm, OF
the Board of Education, delivered a
splendid address. The program abound
ed IN many other excellent features,
and the principal is quite we'll pleased
with the success Of this first departure
from the established custom OF dove
failing the Normal School commence.
ment with that OF the High School.
Miss Lucy e. Molen, the principal, is
one Of the races leading educators,
and Is known far and wide for her
scholarship, heE thorough methods
and fidelity to the interests of all who
may come under her care. She is to be
congratulated upon the signal tri.
umphs she has achieved since her
advent into the school arena of Wash
ingtOn.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

Booker L. Washington has been
asked to deliver the annual address be
fore the Harvard Dental Asso ociatiOn at
its meeting, YOung's Hotel, Boston,
June 25th. This is one Of the most
famous organizations Of New England
and an invitation to address il is deem
ed an honor to be priced by the most
distinguished statesmen and scholars
of the nation. Tbi9 is another OF the
many high but deserved compliments
to Mr.. Washington's commanding sbil-
ity as an orator and thinker, and an
unmistakabIe rec ognitiOn Of his stand
ing as citizen of the republic.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
GREAT RACE BOOKS.

1t is fact that j. 7. Haley & Co.
346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn
are the most extensive Race Book pub
fishers in the United States. They are
our friends and are giving employ
ment to hundreds of men and women
o the race. They publish the AFRO
A AMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE
OF LIFE, UNCLE Toms CABIN, SP ARK<
LING GEMS, LAMP OF WIsI ON, etc,
These books sell at sight. Agents are
having lsIvut. Write Quick for
TENS snG Telritozy.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
An BOnor Well Conferred.

Mr.. Aldrch T. Lewis; one of the Dis
Hlot's Leading young men, YVES unani-
mOusly elected to represent w. A.
Freeman Lodge No. 2099, G. U. o. OF
y, 4. as delegate to the b. M. &.
which meets at Louisville, KY. in
October. He is held in high esteem by
ibis lodge and at present is treasurer
and one Of the directors of the Hall
association. Mr.. Lewis has been en-
ployed Ia the District Office ten years,
and is known as faithful and reliable
emeial. He is member and trustee OF
'he lSIh Street Baptist church, being
The colored American., 1900-06-23

the vice. chairman Of the Board, and is
connected with many other interests
for the advancement of, his race. w. A.
Freeman Lodge could not have made
better selection.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
XANDER
9O9 Seventh Street ". ".

Els Sweet Norton, a deep tinted red wine,
his own pressing, allows double dilution Ia
the drinking gla4s and rematHs s. vinous and
sweet, as the best sweet CataW bR anWatered.
Both he sells ct 81 gallon, see the half gal
lon. Chr Xa2Ger'S Rye Whistles at 7se, csc,
eGe ant soc tke fuil quart, are tree freHa tusel
poNoH Of some age, Kept in ksated storage,
az eem paIs edvGntagsousiy with any whis.
kies at tfIeir Srsee. Equally So his Bran6ies,
Gins ana Rum are pure end well 0evelopees
and the moderate use Of them ever causes
headache. Il G has an array Of ever SO many
sfaI defds of Wires saa WbiEkies stored In
his cellars and warehouse RemeH Ger the
Eusaber Soe,
ngsN obTaoeh kDases