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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

A special from Valley City. n. D., on
the 2sth, said: Judge j. NJ. bennett
has just returned from the Cascade
mountain district of Washington,
bringing samples and news of the To-
cation of vast fields of pure anthra-
cite coal. The veins located by him
are 10 feet thick and underlie square
mile of ground. He estimates the
quantity of coal in sight at 25.ooo,oo0
tons"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

AT a caucus of the railroad commits
sioners, held in Little Rock recently,
Howard Robb, of Arkansas City, was
chosen as secretary Of the commission
for two years beginning next January
Hon. c. 5. Collins, the present secreta.
ry, will resume the practice of law.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

W. A. Franklin. lineman. was
Killed at Pine Bluff by coming in con-
tact with a live wire. Franklin was
making connection. and had buckled
himself to pole. when one of the
wires swung around and struck him
on the leg. His belt held him to the
pole, and he hung there with the wire
burning into his flesh until the cur
rent was cut off.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
A Negro Shot at Dexter.

Chas PennoclS, colored, and white
man named Woodbridge got into dis
pute at Dexter, jefferson county, about
a bottle of whisky. When the latter
drew a pistol and shot the former, in
flicting probably fatal wound.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
Negro Found Dead.

Robert McNeiil, colored, was found
dead In the public road near Pin Bluff.
he was recently released from Jail.
where he was confined on the charge
OF being an accessory to murder. The
manner of his death is mystery.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The quarterly statement of the COM
missioner of navigation shows that
3oS sailing vessels. of ss,79 gross tons,
were built in the United States, and
officially numbered during the quar-
ter ended September so, 1900. OF the
whole number 100 were built on the
Atlantic and gulf coasts. IS on the Pa
cific, 30 on the great lakes. and IS on
the western rivers.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Capt. Frederick Dent Sharp, U. S.
A., retired, nephew of Gen. Ulysses S.
Grant, died in Kansas City. No., on
the 27th. from an overdose of brom-
ide, taken for the purpose of relieving
nervousness and pain. Capt. Sharp
was totally blind, and it is supposed
that he was unable to properly guage
the quantity of the drug taken.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
Surgeon General, L. S.
scottish Rite Ma.on..

Washington, Oct. 2.-The triennial
conclave of the sovereign grand coun-
Gil of the Scottish Rite (colored), was
opened at the Colored Masonic temple
here yesterday. The address of the
day was delivered by the sovereign
Grand commander, John G. Jones, or
hieago. The afternoon was devoted
parade of the Mystic Shriners.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

A little daughter of j. T. Jones. o.
Pine Bluff, was stung on the eyeball
by bee. which resulted in her death.
The child suffered an attack of fever.
que to the sting. from the effects of
which she died
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Lieut.-Gen. Miles, on the 2sth, issued
general order to the army intended
TO secure Improvement in the morale
and physical condition of the force.
The order particularly directs the in
culcation of patriotic principles, the
celebration of national holidays by
patriotic readings, strict attention to
salutes, respect for the flag and at
tention to good martial music, espe-
cially vocal music.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Galveston, Oct, 2.-One thousand
OF the laborers employed in remov-
ing debris will be released to-day. as
the work has sufficiently progressed
to warrant this step. 1t will enable
the railroads and other large corpora
lions to get the laborers they need to
continue the restoration of their
properties.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
RELIEF FOR GALVESTON.
There Is stiii Pressing Need for Public Help
TO Set the Sufferers On
Their Feet.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 2.-John Sealy,
chairman of the finance committee, q
subcommittee of the Galveston GEN.
trail relief committee, and custodian
of the Galveston relief fund, has given
the following to the press:
Galveston, Oct. 1.
"All subscriptions that have been
turned over to me up to and includ-
ing October /. 1900, from all sources,
amount to $751;, 043.63. This amount
includes all money received by me di-
rect, all received by Mayor w. g.
Jones, and also S309,500 RENTED to
me by Gov. Savers out of subscrip-
tions made to him. The governor has
also ordered a further remittance to
me of 100000 which should reach
me in the next few days, and he will
send me from time to time such ad.
ditional funds us he may receive. We
are now arranging in proper shape
full itemized account of all receipts
and amounts expended which will be
duly published.
lSigned1 "JOdKN SEALY,
Chairman Finance Committee"
Apropos of Mr.. Sealy's report the
News. to-day. says editorially:
1.-THE pressing need of Galveston is
money with which to shelter more
than three thousand persons now
homeless, and to make habitable the
homes of many others. Some corre-
spondents have sent out statements
TO the effect that millions of dollars
have been contributed for the relief
OF Galveston-ons published state
ment fixes the amount at $4,000, 900.
These statements have led the public
the generous, liberal public-astray
and have . tendency to check the inn
pulse to give, because it seemed that
the requirements had been met. But
the real truth is that Galveston has,
up to date, received only 1881, 043.63, .
sum but little more than sufficient to
bury the dead, remove the debris, ac-
complish the work of sanitation and
pay the expenses for foed and cloth
ing which the relief committee had to
buy before supplies of food and cloth
ing began to arrive from the outside
world. And in this connection, with
- PAcBSits ioSS VI S~OU,uUuUUU Valves
ton is'called upon to face problem of
rehabilitation and to provide for the
housing OF more than eight thousand
homeless people.
Mature has been kind since the
storm; there has been no rainfall OF
consequence, the weather has been
pleasant and the winds have been
tempered. But these conditions can
not last, and much greater suffering
than has been endured up to this time
must inevitably ensue if provisions
arc not made, and made quickly, to
house these victims of the storm.
Miss Clara Barton has told the
world of the conditions existing in Gal
weston and has estimated that at least
S5.000o0o would be required to meet
the urgent necessities. The News sup
PIGMENTS her appeal with the state
ment that the contributions up to
date aggregate 1851 ,043.63 and has
asked the press to spread this state
ment to the world in order that the
false impressions made by unauthor-
lied and unfounded publications may
be counteracted so far as it is posi-
bic to do so.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
Frank strong Dies In south Africa.

letter received at Little Rock few
days ago tells Of the death at Bamboo
Creek, South Africa, of Frank Strong.
who formerly resided in Franklin coun-
ty and has relatives living in that part
of the state. Mr.. Strong went to South
Africa about five months ago on a
transport carrying mules for the Brit
iSh army
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

In letter to friends in Santo Do
mingo, Gen. Maxine Gomez says, among
other good things: in the nation
al convention will originate two po-
litical parties, which will focus the
views of all good Cubans. l have
longed eagerly for the moment now
about to arrive. With the convention.
the work of revolution will termi-
nate"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
New Health Resort.

A syndicate of Boston capitalists has
purchased tract of land only few
miles from Hot Springs, on which is
located cluster of mineral springs
The owners propose to erect a nam.
moth hotel and make other provisions
toward establishing q resort for pleas
ure and health seekers.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The national convention of the
Young Peoples Christian Temperance
union opened in Kansas City on the
evening of the 2sth. Delegates from
all parts of the country were present.
A choir of 200 voices sang rally songs.
The 2Sth was the anniversary of the
birth of Miss Frances f. Willard, and
the meeting was in commemoration of
the day.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
B.t.svine Merchant Toured.

H. L. MiuniSin, a merchant of Rates.
vile, was seriously injured in St. Louis
by being caught between two cable
ears Minnikin alighted from a car
and, falling to notice another ap-
preaching from the opposite direction.
was caught between the two. He was
thrown to the ground, one car passing
passing owes his left foot, and several
bad gashes Gu. in his head by coming
in contact with the pavement.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
Max Haustien Accide ntaiIy Shot.

Max Haustein. Is years of age, was
probably fatally shot few miles from
Little Rock by the accidental discharge
OF Flobert rifle in his own hands The
bullet entered Haustein's leg and
ranged upward lodging, beneath vein
in his thigh.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
For Presidential EIector.

There was filed last week with the
secretary of state a petition asking
that the name of Alex Mcknight, of
Clark county, be certified as a presi-
dental elector for the union reform
party. The presidential ticket of the
party is composed of L. III. Ellis and
S. 7. Nicholson
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The Mansfield (O.) Ministerial asso-
citation, comprising pastors of various
Protestant churches of that city, held
y meeting, on the night of the LIST, at
the home of Rev. L. g. Batman. pastor
of the Christian church, and adopted
resolutions condemning mob violence
against the Dowieites.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The Filipinos in the vicinity OF Ma
Mia have been more quiet of late. al
though there have been brisk attacks
at Las Pinas and Paranaque, south of
Manila, as well as outpost firing at
linus. Bacoora and Muntin Lupa. The
American officers are satisfied that
the alleged amigos living around the
towns in question participated in
these attacks.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
state supeyintendent's Report.

State superintendent J. j. Doyne, in
his report shows the following data rel
ative to the Peabody normals held in
this state the past two years:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The steamer Farallon sailed from
Vancouver, b. c., on the 27th, for the
north with one of the largest and
costliest single shipments of mining
machinery ever shipped to the Klon-
dixie. Almost six hundred tons of all
kinds Of hydraulic plants and other
gold mining machinery made up the
cargo.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund. exclusive of
the S150,000,oo0 gold reserve in the di-
vision of redemption. issued on the
psth, showed: Available cash balance.
sl37.245,o52; gold, $50, 9o1, GOA.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

If man in China doesn't pay his
debts at the usual time, the New Year.
his creditors carry away the doors OF
his shop. thus permitting all the
demons and evil spirits to enter.-N.
\. sun.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Fifty per cent. of the 5000 coke
ovens in Mcdowell and Mercer coun-
ties, in West Virginia. have been put
out of blast recently, throwing out Of
employment 1900 men.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

A large number Of warrants were
Issued. on the 2sth, to officials of the
New York city health department for
the arrest of persons charged with
violating the smoke ordinance by
burning bituminous instead of an
thracite coal.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Texarkana offers the Iron Mountain
bonus of $4,000 to locate the shops
at that point recently burned at Little
Rock.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Gov. Sayers of Texas, on the 30th.
gave out the following statement:
"The amount of money received by
me up TO noon, September so. for the
benefit of the storm sufferers. is S672,-
<7C-29. This sum includes S3.s52.59 that
remained in my hands of the fund
contributed for the relief of the
Brazos river valley sufferers last year.
1t also includes all drafts and author
Sxations TO draw and which are in
transit and are yet unsolicited"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
The Great 81. Loui. Fa,r.

81. Louis, Oct. 2.-The fortieth an
naal st. Louis Fair was inaugurated
Yesterday with the largest opening
day attendance in its history.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

The Ventura, the third and last of
the big freight steamers that are be-
ing built at Philadelphia for the
Oc-gnic Steamship Co., was launched.
on the Goth, at Cramps shipyard. Miss
Elsie Cronsmiller. niece of John ID.
Spreckles, president of the company.
christened the vessel. The Sierra and
Sonoma are the Nentura's sister ships,
and all three will ply between San
Francisco and Australian ports.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

As reported by r. g. Dun & Co., fail
ares, for the week ended on the 2sth.
were 204 in the United States, against
ts7 last year, and is in Canada, against
q last year.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

block of business houses at Jasner
Newton county. were destroyed by fire
last week.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Secretary of State Hay returned to
Washington, on the 3oth, from HIS
summer vacation in New Hampshire,
and again occupies his desk at the
state department. There were no new
ndvices awaiting him upon his return.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

A. r. Brown, aged 81 years, died last
week at Eureka Springs from injuries
received in runaway last June.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

keiler's Touring mill near Piggot
was consumed by fire last week. Loss
$4,000.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

From French journal we learn
that we are making vanished paper
tiles, durable and better than slate.
tiles.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05
A PROMOTER OF TEMPERANCE.
surGeon-General Sternberg, Once
Opposed to. Now Indorscs the
Army Canteen.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The following
was made public yesterday at the war
departments:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-10-05

Policeman is the name of a new post-
office in Crittenden county.
The times., 1900-12-29
THE SLEEPER AWAKENS.
George Daniels Receivers at Last
From a CataIeptic state,

An end TO the long sleep of George W.
Daniels. the young man who has been
lying in a cataleptic condition at Emer-
gency Hospital came last night about $50
O'Clock and ii is the opinion of DR.. Moul-
den who has had the case in charge, that
he Will recover all his faculties today.
Daniels fell into the cataleptie condition
about noon on Wednesday. For over twen-
ty-four hours his muscles remained rigid,
and his limbs would remain in any posi-
tion they might be placed. Then they
gradually grew more flexible. Yesterday
about l o'clock Daniels appeared to have
gained semi-control over his muscles.
few minutes later he muttered few in
coherent words. He was then given ether.
and emerged from the slumber produced
by that drug about 6:30 when he opened
his eyes. and asked in feeble voice where
he was.
DR.. Mouden went to his bedside and
talked with him for time. Daniels had
regained the power of speech but his mind
was still very much muddled. When asked
a question it would take moment or so
for him to comprehend what the words
spoken meant. He would however, general
~ reply in a manner that showed that he
understood what was said. He was unable
to tell what was the matter with him, and
said that he remembered nothing since
leaving the Metropolitan Hotel wednesday
morning He did not even remember his
visit to Hayden's book store, where he
first was affected by catalepsy, and where
he had talked in a rational manner with
the proprietor.
Daniels is rather large man, with dark
hair and eyes and prominent features.
Part of the time he lies with his eyes
open gazing on the ceiling in much the
same manner as he did while in the
trance. but the lifeless expression that
was SO noticeable at that time was miss
ing and the face assumes light of in
terest In the proceedings about him. Pre-
vious to his awakening he had been fed
through a stomach tube, but last night
he was able to take nourishment in the
usual manner.
1t is expected that as soon as Daniels
recovers sufficiently to be able to talk and
TO tell about himself and his physical con-
dition previous to arriving in Washington
that the cause Of his lapse into the eata-
leptic condition will be learned.
DR.. Moulden, in discussing Daniels case,
said that a person upon falling into cat
aleptic condition assumes mental cataiep-
sy first The mind becomes perfect
blank and consequently all control over
the muscles is lost and the muscles be-
come rigid. AS the mind begins 10 clear
The times., 1900-12-29
RESTORED TO HIS FATHER.
Courts Decision Takes u Child From
Grandmother.

Samuel Gator. after being deprived of
the society of his child, Ralph E. Gator,
five years old, for nearly three years, was
yesterday awarded possession and custody
of him by Justice Cole. The matter cana
up for final hearing upon a rule to SHOW
cause why Mrs. Sarah Zeller, a grand
mother of the child, should not be held
in contempt of court for her refusal to
produce the child when ordered to do so
by the court. Iir Gator instituted pro-
ceedings in habeas corpus to regain pos
session of his child. which was held by
Mrs. Zeller, some weeks ago. When
deputy United States marshal went In
search of the child, however. it could
not be found. Deputy Marshal James
Springmann, who was given the last writ
to serve on Mrs. Zeller, however, found
her and the child on a farm on Shepherds
Road, and took both into custody on Sat
urday last. BY order of the court. the
child has since that time been In the
care and custody of Mrs. Wise, Mr.. Gators
sister. At the hearing yesterday Mrs.
Wise appeared in court with the child
The times., 1900-12-29
MONEY FOR HIS, WIDOW.
England Recognizes the Services of
an American at Kimberley.


Mrs. George f. Labram, of Aurora. H.,
some time ago wrote the Department of
State asking it to present a claim to the
British Government for the payment OF a
reasonable amount OF money on the &C
count of the death of her husband. who
was among the besieged in Kimberley,
South Africa. despatch was received
yesterday from Ambassador Choate. in
forming the department that the British
Government has allowed Mrs. Lsbram s4-
0OO. In transmitting this information to
the Ambassador, the British Foreign Of
fee says:
Her Maiesty's Government gladly takes
this opportunity Of placing on record their
sense of the valuable services rendered by
her late husband during the siege of KIM
berley and of expressing their regret at
the loss she has sustained in his death"
In August last Mrs. Labram wrote the
State Department that her husband was in
the employ of the de Beers Consolidated
Mines at Kimberley, South Africa, and
was in the town when Il was besieged. He
took an active part In aiding the British
troops in their defence of the town, and
was killed by Boer shell February 8,
1900. The character Of his service is fully
attested to by Lieutenant Colonel Keke-
wieh. of the British forces, who, in writ
ing to Mrs LabranI. under date OF Febru-
airy II. 1900, says:
Not only Kimberley, but the whole
British nation, is today indebted to your
valuable husband for the assistance he
afforded to the defenders OF Kimberley
during a siege extending over nearly four
months. Your late husband placed unre-
servedly at my disposal his great genius,
and / cannot sufficiently express my graft
tude for the many works he completed
which have much assisted me to prolong
the defence of Kimberley, / can assure
you, my dear madam, that the whole OF
Kimberley mourns the loss OF our dear
friend. George Labram. as We would the
loss of a dear relative"
The times., 1900-12-29

the muscles relax gradually and then the
mental faculties are regained. In the case
of Daniels he regained partial control
over his muscles and the use OF the vocal
organs followed and he uttered the inco
herent words yesterday about / o'clock.
The effect of the ether administered few
minutes later was beneficial and the mind
cleared sufficiently for him to think and
to speak in a rational manner
The local authorities have communi-
Gated with Daniels father. Thomas E.
DaL-~.s, a wealthy farmer OF Kickapoo,
Kan, concerning his condition Later
they received despatch from him asking
If 1t was necessary for some one of the
family to come to Washington. Answer
was then sent to Kickapoo to the effect
that inasmuch as the young man had no
friends here 1t would be advisable for
some one to come on and look after him.
II is expected that one of the family will
arrive in Washington in a few days.
The times., 1900-12-29
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Entries mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 2s.-Entries for tomor-
rows races:
First race-For three-year-olds and upward /;
selling; one and one-sixtcenth miles.-onoto, 90;
Crystalline Jack Martini Jerry Lee, Bert Davis,
96; Tom Cromwell, Bishop Reed, Bright Night,
Bsnquo II, Nearest, 80.
Second race-For all ages: selling; six furloneS.
-Brambiehush, Pirates Queen, scorpolette, 81
Gracious Saline 80; AVIATOR lO4; Olekma, lO1 :;
Sir Christopher. 10; Larequose. l07; Uterpe,
Orion 1l0; Scrivener. ll3.
Third Steeplechase handicap; for three
year-olds and upward; short eourse.-Clarobs,
lS0; Charakene lS2; Jack Hayes. 1873; Bristol,
Harve b., 1875: Don Clarencio, l3S; Isen, li9
Fourth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
handicap: seven furlongs--Jessie Jarboe, Alpaca,
%; Weideman, 95; Moroni. 1903; Charlie o'Brien,
los; sOld Fox 80; Tom Kingsley. 10. Coupled
Fifth race-For all ages; miie.-nonn1
seay. Menace, so; Gray Dolly. Shut Up, s.;
Matin. s5; Senator Beverage. IS; Choice, So;
Fake 90; Matchim, l0S. Coupled.
Sixth race-For three-year-olds and upward;
selling; one and one-sixteenth miles.-Bele simp-
son, %; Ida Ledford. 9s; Phjdias. lol Belle OF
Orleans Joe shelby. i04 Sauber, 100; W. b.
Gates, l07; Albert Vale, 10
The times., 1900-12-29
The Deuth Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four years were
reported at the Health Department mp TO noon
yesterday: Joseph II. Hunter, IS years; Jacob
Dotery, 65 years; Marianne Ried. G5 years; Alex
ander W Eaton, 90 years: Simon d. Newcomb,
So years; Robert +. Green, IS years; Michael
Buckley. i2 years; Millard Blackwell, 40 years;
Estelle spect "a years; Isabelle Brooks. 80 years;
Daniel ", Atwood, % years; Ernest l. L. Sci
horst % years; Robert Champion, 2j years; May
Norton, "a years: James Lively. II years; Herbert
A. johnson, 10 years; Eugene Washington,
years; James f. Middleton, months.