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The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
BRIEF MENTION.

During the month of May the terms of thirty state convicts will expire.
 Six carloads of eggs were shipped from Siloam Springs within ten days.
 The commencement exercises of Ouachita College will be held on May 27th.
 The steeple of the Catholic church at Morrilton was slightly damaged by lightning.
 The third convention of Arkansas last week.
 Efforts are being made in Mississippi county and elsewhere to encourage tho negroes to pay their poll tax.
 Burglars blew open the safe in the grocery store of NJ. Stonefleld at Jones' boro, and secured sl00 in cash.
 Miss Della Earp, aged 17, dropped dead at the home of her parents in Tex arlSana.
 Hoxie and Walnut Ridge have quar- antined against Jonesboro and Bonner vile on account of smallpox.
 Col. E. D. Williams, of Little Rock, was elected vice president of the Trans Mississippi Congress at its meeting at Houston.
 In attempting to board a moving freight train at Wynne, George Banks. colored, fell under the wheels and was fatally injured.
 Chas. Han, accused of murdering T. c. Mccall at Knobel April 14th, was captured at Fisk, Mo, and brought back and placed in jail at Corning.
 At the South Arkansas Lumber Com pany's mill, near Fl Dorado, notices were posted warning the colored labor CTS to quit work and leave the country.
 At Eureka Springs the little 2-year- old child of Win. Holmes, of that place, found bottle of carbolic acid and drank tEe contents, dying a few hours later.
 In Jefferson circuit court s. L. Evans was convicted of the killing of c. L. Rochelle last January and sentenced to 2l years in the penitentiarE.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
IN TIE MAR CHESS BOARD.
An Interesting, Though Complicated, Situation in the Orange
 Free State.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS MUST EKSUE
The General Trend of the Move rents Appears to be the EnveIop- ing of the BOer Force md the Bringing About of Another Paa- derberg.

London, April 25, a. m.-The re- ports that the siege, of Wepener has been practically raised were apparently premature. The Boer attack upon Cal. Delgety's northern position. as described from Maseru, wGs probably final attempt to rush the garrison be- fore securing safe retreat, and, as Col Dalgety successfully repulsed the attack little further anxiety is felt on his account.
 Lord Roberts has now spread a net with some 10000 or more men and 15O guns. covering the whole western semi circle around Wepener, while Gen. Hamilton has occupied the water- works practically without opposition.
 The Seventh division, under Gen. Tucker, assisted by naval guns, has made q demonstration from Karee Siding, the Roers showing some oppo- sition. At the same time brigade moved out from Glen to take up a po- sition on a range of hills at Gen. uddutlttilt, DOitH Ol lilt MOuOeT. lI6 wate erworks were found undamaged, with the exception of the removal of the sliding valves of the pumping en- zines.
 The Roers now can only escape. without risking an encounter, north ward to Ladybrand, and the chance of successful outcome of the plans of Lord Roberts depends on whether the British troops can reach Thaba N'Chu and Ladybrand before the retreatine commandoes from De Vets dorp and Wepener.
 All the correspondents report that the roads are in a terrible condition. which accounts for the slow progress Of the British columns. and if the Boers are as well informed of the British plans as they hitherto have been, they are likely again to escape.
 II is now within three weeks of the date predicted for the British oceupa- ton Of Pretoria, and although the present operations, as suggested in some quarters, may be the beginning of inc main advance, it is not certain that they will not entail a further halt at BloeInfontein.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
JOHN WANAMAKER PLEASED
Expressed Satisfaction at the Vote that Keeps Matthew $. Quay
 Out of the Senate.

New York, April 25.-John Wana, maker, who was in the city Tuesday night, expressed satisfaction with the keep Matthew s. Quay out of seat in that house. He said
 "The fact that Quay is to be kept out of the senate is sufficient for con- graduation, but l take no satisfaction in the personal humiliation of man who has been so prominent in public life"
 Asked if he intended to be candi. date for senator, Mir. Wanamaker re- piled:
 ''I'll have to change my mind first"
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27

Gen. Otis Reports Details of the Latest
 EnRaEement-

Washington, April a5.- Gen. Otis has cabled the following account of recent engagements in the Philip pines:
 Manila, April 24.
 Early on the morning of the sev- enteenth, several hundred Tagalos and Nizayans attacked a battalion of the Fortieth infantry at Cagayan, on the north coast of Mindanao. Our casual ties were two killed and Il wounded The enemy's loss was 5 killed, IS wounded and captured in city, besides other losses suffered on retreat
 Gen. Young reports from north western Luzon, several hundred na- tives, influenced by Aguinaldos bishop, Aglipa, attacked his troops at several points and in turn had been at tackled. Their loss in the attack on Patoe, on the fifteenth inst. was 106 killed; and during entire fighting from the 18th to the 17th, 333 killed. Our loss during the same period was two killed and four wounded.
 "Young has plenty of troops, and will have little further opposition. Af- fairs at other Luzon points are improv- ing, local presidents and inhabitants of towns giving information and render ing assistance"
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Iniured In A Runnwax.

Miss Quinn McClendon and Mrs. Win Trammen were seriously injured in a runaway at Hot Springs. They were dragged quite a distance, Mrs. Tram mel sustaining three broken ribs and internal injuries, while Miss McClen- don had two ribs broken.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Train wrecksr sent Up.

A colored boy named John Cook, 14 years of age, was convicted at Pine Bluff of train-wrecking and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. With three younger companions Cook un- locked a switch on the Cotton Belt and caused the wreck of a freight train.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Pleaded Guilty.

Frank Bridge, under indictment at Fort Smith for murder in the first de- gree for killing his wife, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four months in the peni- tentiary. Bridge administered fatal dose of morphine to his wife. He claims he was under the influence of the drug himself and did not know what he was doing,
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Her Story Not Believed.

A "sanctified" negro woman, now living at Wyandotte, Kas., claims to have assisted in murdering man in Little Rock last fall and burying the body in ditch. If such crime was committed the authorities know noth- ing of it, and are inclined to regard the woman's confession as pipe story.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Crop Conditions.

Recent heavy rains throughout the state retarded farm work; especially in the low lands. Wheat, corn and Irish potatoes are reported doing we'll Corn planting is nearing completion and the early planting is coming up to good stands in localities not visited by the late frost. Fruit prospects generally are good.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Charged With Murder ana Arson.

A. E. Kirkpatrick and wife and two Windberrys, of Greenbrier, Faulkner county, have been arrested, charged with murder and arson. They are ac- cused of killing Mrs. George Roberts and her two children and burning her oouse over the remains
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
student in Trnuble.

Arthur Davis, a commercial college student of Fort Smith, has been arr rested on the charge of passing coun- terfeit money, having, it is alleged. attempted to pass raised bill on the professor of the college he was att tending. 4
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Railroad Man Murdered.

A railroad man named Hughs was shot and killed at New Hartford, on the Choctaw road, by unknown par ties. It is supposed that the murder was committed for the purpose of rob bery, and Chas Colbert and Sol Sharp have been arrested, charged with the lxillinp
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
Overlooked thA Watch.

A thief entered the room of Dep- uty United States Marshal Suddeth in cash, all of his annual passes and bunch of keys, but overlooked q valuable gold watch on a table near the bedside.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
E,sels Carried His Point.

Martin Eisele, the new superin~ tendent of the government reserva- tion at Hot Springs, who replaced the democratic employees with re- publicans on assuming his duties on April 1st, and was not sustained by the interior department, has since re- ceived communication approving his new appointments.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27

Everything Apparently Moving to Little Commanders Satisfaction

London, April 24, 11:15 p. m.-The war office issues the following from Lord Roberts:
 "Bloemfontein, April 24.
 Generals Rrabant and Hart yester- cay turned the position occupied by 'he enemy, who tried to prevent their moving northward, and got into com munication with Col. Dalgety, com- mandant of the besieged garrison at "epener, who reported all well.
 oen. Brabant has three wounded, Ole missing. Three were wounded on he previous day. The border regi- ment had seven wounded.
 At Il p. m. yesterday Brabant and Hart were eight miles south of Wep- ener.
 me Eleventh division. under Gen. Ioie-Carew, and Gen. French's two nrleades of cavalry reached Tweede 1eluk yesterday afternoon without Naving met serious opposition.
 hellograph communication has been established with Gen. Bundle. A pa uoi of the Seventh dragons, under Lieut.. Jenkins, which was reported nlss'ng yesterday, has rejoined Gen. lreheh's camp with the exception of oorporal Taylor and Private Cook, "no are believed to be wounded and prisoners.
 Moonted infantry, yesterday, under zen. Ian Hamilton, occupied the water "ofNs at Sannas Post. As the enemy are holding the neighboring hills in seHe strength, the Ninth division, con- sis'lng of Gen. Smith Dorrien's and 9eh' MacDonald's brigade, has been uiSpatched to support Hamilton.
 oen. Maxwell's brigade, formerly oeh' Chermside's official Seventh divi- sioh' yesterday moved eastward, and seized the hills covering the wagon ,piiage over the Modder river at Kranz' N'dai' an important communication, n'ueh used by the Boers during the .aS' three weeks. Our only casualty was Private Brun, New South Wales mounted rifles, taken prisoner.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27
oppression at Mafekfng.

london, April 25.-The Mafeking
 .ispondent of the Times, tele- s,,aPh'ng Monday, April g, gives a = ,Vuiny account of the depression due n .ne probability of the siege lasting aI. .I. the end of May, and says: po, IS hard to accept Col Baden on,;.p. e'torts to cheer the people by of nisuc predictions, in the absence
 'eS sign of release"
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-27

Washington, April :J.-The military situation in the Philippines, as shown by the latest odvices received at the war department, is summarized in the following statement, which was made public Tuesday at the department:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

W. f. stering's Southern comedy
drama entitled "On the Suwanee Riv-
er," is the attraction at the Empire
Theatre the present week judging by
the unqualified approval extended by
large audience last evening there have
been few more popular attractions az
this attractive playhouse since its
opening Though n comedy. there is
much that is suggestive Of melodrama
in the production.
The piece deals with Southern plan
tation life. and Is full OF incidents OF
negro life. There is much attention
given correctly pOrtraying negro
life. and some OF the scenes are ire
sistibly funny.To those who liketo view
4 good exhibition Of life as IL exists i'm
certain portions OF the South today a
visit 10 this theatre will we'll repay
them. The audience last night gave
the various performers and singers
very generous favor. and there We're
curtain calls at the close Of every act.
The Fountain City quartet sang a
number Of very agreeab BILE selections.
All the members OF the quartett have
pleasing voices that blend finely. and
the negro costumes but add TO the pict-
uresqueness OF the singing.
There is lOts OF actions in the piece.
and. as before intlmated. some Of II is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
KEITR'S NEW THEATRE.

An entertainment OF excellent variety
and containing many more than ordi-
narily enjoyable features is that pre-
sented for the present week at Keith's
new theatre, and the laughter and ap-
plause with which il was received yes
terday were OF the hearuiest descrp-
lion.
Nh. and Mrs. Sidney Drew offer
new comedietla. entitled Love VIII
F,ad a Way" which owes its success
perhaps more 10 these very clever ac-
tors than TO us own inherent merits.
but which is yet full Of humor. brigls--
~ written and we'll adapted 10 their
requirements. IL deals with the eype-
riences OF a stock broker with an alb
surdly jealous wife, who resorts 10
feigned faintng fits whenever he has
occasion 90 b. away from home and
who keeps the telephone 10 his office
busy The husband finally adopts the
like cures like" theory ana puts IL into
practice with good results; and after
"a lively scene that is exceedingly funny
the cure is effected. Both Mr.. and Mrs
Drew give 20 their work the same force
and Intelligence and admirable grasp
OF the possibilities OF the sketch for
fun-making than always characterize
their efforts: and they were rewarded
WIKI abundant evidences OF apprecia-
tion.
Louise Cunning is 10 be credited with
making one of the distinct and merited
popular hits. Possessed OF a very pleas
Ing personality and easy manner, with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

display NJ rebel bunting ali around uha (
greets the marching troops.
In Barbara Frietchie." Mr. Fitch has
provided for Miss Marlowe a play and
a character that give her eminent tai
ents ample scope. The part dominates
the play and again must the suggestion
OF Juliet be fallen back upon TO dis
tinguish IL from all other parts that
this engaging actress has presented.
For IN her loyemaking her determina-
tion TO brave all odds for her loves
sake, and in the very Incidents Bar
bara Frietchie" must be admitted 10 be
more than commonly suggestive OF Ju-
liet In world where every true loving
maid must Inevitably have the ele-
ments Of a juliet to successfully appeal
10 outside interest In her affairs. Bar
bara Frietchie is more than a remote
suggestion. She is nineteenth century
Juliet in traits and unhappy expert
ences. And SO il is quite unnecessary
TO review this work OF the artist who
has done her Juliet i'm the original. as
II were, 10 give especial distinction TO
her winsome Barbara Miss Marlowe
never looked prettier than she does In
the costumes and part Of Barbara
Frietchie. Her portrayal Is most en-
gaging in its lighter phases. most
stirring in Its dramatic expressions and
most affecting where the tears are
called for.
This beautiful play and this beautiful
actress will be at the Providence for
the balance OF the week with the usual
matinees tomorrow and SATURDAY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

extremely difficult "whiriwind dances"
were greeted with the favor of old
friends and again made a strong Inn
preston in long and thoroughly sat-
isfactory program. The act Is one hard
10 describe, but 10 lovers Of good dane
ing II Is full OF charm, and merited all
the cordial manifestations OF apprecia-
tfon with which IL was greeted
Dave Lewis. in a German makeup
that is quite out OF the ordinary rut.
entertained with Dutch dissertation
on politics and other subjects and a
medley song ;and West and Williams
provoked laughter by their Sidewalk
conversation" I'm which Napoleon and
Wellington. and many other matters OF
more or less ancient history figured
prominently. Gallando's modelling in
clay. always one of the most novel and
thoroughly pleasing artistic acts was
strong favorite yesterday: and Ro-
saire, In his performance on the slack
wire. took first place easily among
similar acts. Manv OF his tricks arc
unusual and very difficult and every
thing he does is well aud gracefully
done. Cyrus Dare. the English enter
tainer, Initiated various animate and
inanimate things. and gave a little bit
or good ventrilOquism: and his imita-
tion OF little girl playing the piano.
and later displaying her doll proved
highly entertaining The new Biorraph
pictures are all we'll up 10 the standard.
and the stereopticon views are varied
and interesting.
Next week Cissie LOTUS the high
artiste in vaudeville is 10
De the leading feature of the bin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

.'.ghe gheatres... !


the Yankees in the course Of the chat.
Soldiers stroll by. Barbara appears in
due time, having discarded une admirer
VINO takes his departure Young male
acquaintance appear. one OF the party
goes into The house and PLAYS a schot-
lische On The piano and the young folks
dance I'm the street. II is all exceeu
lngly pretty and natural
Inc second scene represents "a room
In the minister's house af Hagerstown
where Barbara cOmos . D.. welded.
Hair cloth furniture Old fashioned
pieces ot one kind ami another inside
shutters for the windows and qua mt
old haneings contribute % The natural
ness Of the set The third scene repre-
sents the interior OF the home an Fred
erick with the broad stairway and gall
lery of which are the chambers. n
quite familiar style OF architecture IN
nhe old Time houses OF - south. The
fourth scene represents Barbara'a
chamber. This act and the play closes
with res tting Of the FIRST scene
Stonewall Jlckson's battle SCARED war
rfors replacing the Joyous life ~ the
opening act and. from the balcony.
Barbara waves the Old Flag amid the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Fred Riders Moulin Rouge Bur-
lesque company is the attraction that
Manager Batcheller has provided for
his patrons at the Westminster Thea
tire this week. and while the company
in an old one. those who pay this cosy
place OF amusement visit this week
will find that the bill is new from start
To finish.
The performance commences with a
lively skit entitled The FOUNDERS
Ball, in which the entire company
takes part. During it's run a number
OF new songs. dances and marches are
presented. Mabel Carew. a prime ia
vorte, opens the olio IN character
songs and her representation OF the
tough girl is especially clever
Borami ana Kola. acrobats. are a
wonderful team nearly everything they
DO being rev. Larry Mccall and John
Flynn. Irish comedians. are OF more
than ordinary merit Addie Brandon
and Helen Chase. as the Ginger Girls,
make hit. Arthur Kherns and Dora
Cole have pleasing act. and are
obliged to respond 10 hearty encores
The famous Onris, three young ladies,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

OF the strongest kind OF melodramatic
type. while the rest consists OF pleasant
interpretations OF negro character, and
the kind Of negro music that was popu-
lar before the degenerate DAYS OF rag
time. The cast is one of good quality.
and though some Of the characters
are rather roughly drawn, yet the
piece as a whole makes a really enjoy
able evening.
Miss Stella Mathew In the character
of Aunt Tindy scores "a success from
the very FIRST. She makes the old negro
woman n character 90 be priZed. and
her work is easy, artistic aud careful
Her mixture OF fun with sentimentand
the neat way she makes mistakes is lr-
reslstibly funny The playwrlter has
made the character one of the mos,
prominent throughout the different
gCenes, ana his wisdom I'm this regard
will be very evident o. every visitor 10
the Empire during the present engage
ment. Caleb CruC, another important
part in the piece.is taken by Lew War
ner. Mr. Warmers make up is an inter-
esting one and his impersonstion OF
the sT0ng character ~ Croc was
most merito.ious ono. and he divided
the honors with Miss Mayhev. l.. Earl
Atkinson gave an interesting portray
sl ~ Southern weak ana vllainous
chora,ter Willow Francis does good
work in the chara, or OF the blind or-
uhsn.
other members 1r th, cast whose
work g. jll that The rcQuirameuts ~
The case demand are Allen " Bailey,
young planter Harrison Steadmau. CO..
Clayton. southern gentleman. Frank
clayton. Col CiaytUrs son y. n.
n pariBh. ana Fanny Barry
sprague. a strohg-m'nded woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

At the Olympic Theatre this week
the Gaiety Girls Burlesquers an aggre-
gation OF clever people. holds the
boards. and the performances yesterday
afternoon and evening were emincnly
satisfactory. the program consisting Of
number OF acts fun OF snap and GIN
ger. The bill opens with Richie WCraig
and Fred T. Mcdonald MUSICAL tcam
that makes some good music and plenty
of fun, and then comes Florence Zeller,
a character change artist with good
voice.
Wally Clark, Dutoh comedian sing
en- and dancer, was well received. and
was followed by the Mayo Sisters.
very graceful pair of dancers, who fin
ish their act with a fetching and grace
ful cakewalk. Alvan is a comedy Jug
gler who II we'll known here. and his
clever tricks were received with as
much favor a. ever, particularly his
catching OF apples on an ordinary
kitchen fork. Dawley and Fontell.
comedy sketch Artists made most de-
cided hit and their sketch is ful -
novel ideas. Mackie and Walker the
character comedians and mim'cs sang
their usual songs in the usual able
manner and received warm applause.
The Oryincs 90 some remarkable trap-
eze work the woman displaying great
deal of grit aud strength iu her aerial
oyoIutions.
one OF the most dDlEhtul features
OF the bin is that furnished hv Rose A.
HASTEN, Fanny y. Hasten AMI Alden
T. Ducy, Who appear m 0Id-time negro
melodies character changes. done with
great rspiditr and some exrpttrur trick
dancing. The performance concludes
with an amusing burletfa 'Chtn1toWn
AT Midnight ln vhich the entire rom-
pany appears. ana there "a "a heap 90
fun. The same bill viii be given Tor the
balance of the week afternoon ans tF-
enug
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

jugglers. equilibrists and acrobats, are
the best in line seen here this season.
Their work on revolving globes is
really wonderful, and one Of the trio
adds sufficient amount Of comedy TO
make their act laughable. "A Night
in the Woods" by the entire company.
is the title OF the after piece, and In
this Messrs Mccall and Kherns are
the FUN makers. The same bill viii be
presented every afternoon and evening
during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
5000 REwapp.

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81 Liver complaint. Dy spepsiu. sick Heed
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pess we cannot cure with LiVerite. TIE Up
so-Date Little Liver PllL when the direc
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purely Vegetable. and never fal to give sat
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thi-. bewar~ % substitutiuu- suu iuitn-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

one of the most beautiful natural
rock carvings i'm the world Is the
Southern Cross on the Island OF Grand
Manan. in the Ray Of Fundy. VI stands
at the head of a ledge Of rocks iuttiug
into the bay at the sou,h,rn end ~
the Grand JlrGn. Its snipc is that
of an almost Ierfc,t cross.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

Military experts now fix the date OF
occupation Of Pretria somewhere
about the middle OF February.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09
CLUB STANDING.

The preliminary game was between
the teams representing South Provi-
dence AMI Lonsdale. the former win
ming by score OF lie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-09

II is estimated that ABOUT 1000 900
turkeys were eaten In the United States
on Thanksgiving Day.