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The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26
DEMOCRAT TIMES.

III ealth is very good here
The weather remains very dry.
Jack Frost has not made his APP
pearance here yet.
Cotton picking is progressing
very nicely here.
Politics Is at a very low ebb in
this community.
Hurrah for the man who says, if
he is elected road commissioners,
he will dam up Fifteen-mile Bayou
so our hogs wont get so dry in the
summer.
Miss SalIie Hoge visited Mrs.
Thomas Sunday.
Mrs. Wright visited Mrs. Thomas
Monday.
j. NJ. Gunter, of Sand Ridge,
was hustling visitor in this see
ton Sunday.
Our postmaster made a visit
TO Edmondson on business the lat
ter part of last week.
Stewart and Mrs. J. NJ. Wallace
visited Democrat Monday.
r.. w. Norment, of Mason, Tenn.
has made his appearance in this
section again.
Cicero Beatty was out with his
fowling-piece Monday and had
good luck, bsgging three of the
feathery tribe.
The fnny tribe has long rest
now.
John McSwain made a flying trip
TO Edmondson Wednesday.
J. D. Stoddard, OF the Stokes set
tlement, was hustling through this
section recently.
Sorghum Joe was last hea ard of
at Hot Springs, Ark.
Miss Eula Zuber returned, after
several days visit to home folks,
and taken up her school again.
SILVER BILL
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26

Miss Lucy Williams left wednesday
morning for Sommerviiie. Tenn. il
response To telephone message thst
her grandmother was critically ~. Ne
sincerely hope the isdy's condition 10
improving.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26

4 besss Dsssy oissu ~ Mn Mary Al.
~ lase sssus1sy sseetnG ssso Z 'tiil Q
furnished nsst delightful entertainment
Tor abont twenty-five of her little friends.


Games of N kinds afforded the children
unbranded happiness and the shouts of
nnrestrained merrnent filled this cheer
full home with gladness. Slap in aud
slap out. . was one of the most popular
games and was played with much interest.
The leading feature of the evening was
the game = Bobbing for Apples. The
apples, as many know, were placed in
basin of water. just deep enough to sink
them and the children = bobbing for
them IN contest for prizes, were compelled
to put their hands behind their backs and
secure the fruit in their teeth from the
basin Of water The apples were very
elusive as they swan and bobbed about
in the water, and in their efforts TO catch
them most ludlcriousiy funny scene vas
created by the happy group Of children.
Three trials were given the contestants.
but many wet aud smiling faces we're
withdrawn from the basin unsuccessful
Eight boys and two girls. however. sue
corded IN getting their apples o., the first
trial, and to award the prizes fairly more
severe test was given 10 those who bad
tied ia the flFst contest aud an apple Wa
suspended from string ~ the center OF
the doorway, and each of the len @ho had
tied were given three trials to obtain the
swinging apple III their mouths while
passing through the doorway. In this
test none were successful, and the prizes
we're drawn TOR. being awaided-a book,
to Maud Reedy ana game, 10 Jas. Fon
dren. Dainty refreshments of Sher6et.
cream aud cake were served The little
hostess was voted the sincere thanks Of
tue entire company and many happy re-
turns for her genial hospitality and the
unalIoyed pleasures of the evening.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26
Mrs. j. N. Nichols was In Memphis
Wednesday shopping and visiting.

Mrs. j. N. Nichols was In Memphis
Wednesday shopping and visiting,
Cashier Chas. H. Sanders was in Mem
phis Wednesday on business anA circu-
lating among bis numerous friends
Mr.. Vadakin had . Instantaneous
bout with the mysterious kissing bug
last Friday night, and AS consequences
has suffered greatly with his LIP and
been incapacitated for his duties this
week.
We use the best papers, do first class
WORK, and ask q fair and reasonable
price for al kinds Of printing. When
quality 10 considered We defy competi-
ton. Give us your work. Landvoigt
q vadakin.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26

The leading and most elaborate socia
function OF the week was tile dining Tues
day evening at the spacious home OF MIR
ard Mrs. James Russell, in honor of Miss
Nell kirkbatrick, of Ripley, Tenn. A
sumptuous supper was spread, in the d s.
cusslon OF which the delights and eharm-
ing social intercourse OF the guests were
unbounded. and mirth and good cheer
reigned supreme. The host and hostess
were gallant and lovely and pfofuse IN
pleasing attentions for the enjoy ment Of
the patrons of their hospitality and the
evening passed as if by magic. Miss
kirkpatrick, the gracious and accom-
plished honoree, was in mDst happy
mood aud her beauty aud rare entertain
ing abilities are subjects of pleasing Gun
ment and absorbing interest IN social CIR.
cles. Those present We're Misses Mars
Mason. Alice Rollwage. Lada Ingram.
Irene Freeman, Eula Williams, Wayne
Webb, Norma Rollwage.s Lucille DYE
Mayme Z Poole and Miss kirkpatrick; Mes
DANES j. L. Stone. j E. Armstrong. Fam
ME Dell Thomas aud j. ID Baugh
Messrs. Linn Turley. Ben Neblett, Harry
knight, Richard Winfield, E. p Taylor,
j. Suzet Shields and Bob Benson Profs.
Spencer aud Mathis.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26
AT 0leAI llll.
II - Osvoo - ~ ooseh, 9eAeeo.
Lodge Or Otles OrDnnl1a11o0
Receiving the Highest
Number of Votes.

The following is the standing
of the ten organizations which have
received the highest rHmber If votes
coDsecutiy-Iy
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26

1eaL v. n lizard returned Tuesday
lr6D . 0oot pleasant visit In Helena.
- oetoo1edthe neetinQ IT the Mount
Vernon Baptist Aooocteeioo. which coz.
vened in that city last week. and visit.
ed relatives and friends, being the
guest of Mrs. Blanche BiscOe.
Attention is called to the change in
Trapp. Barker II Co.. which appears
ia another column. These rntrrpris
ing merchants are hustling for cash
business aud are making a speciality Of
the Latest and.most fashionable ideas
in Gents Furnishing goods Hats.
Shoes. Clothing. Underwear. Fancy
Shirts, Ties, Hosiery and everything is
being sold at Bargain prices. They
are carrying large stock of general
merchandise and groceries. Read
their : ad 60 and see for yourself and
get prices.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-26

The contest began SATURDAY. ~eptem-
Der IS, 1900 aud Will close ii o'clock
p. m, on January !, 1901
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-09-09
JOCKO'S NIGHT orr.
An African Monkey. a Stranger IN Boston,
Amuses Himself.
From II. Boston Daily Globe.

From the Boston Daily Globe,
Frank Prior. the Punch and Judy man in a
Court street museum, bought an African mon
key yesterday afternoon. intending 10 take
II home after the show closed last night. Dur
ing the afternoon he played with his new ac-
QUESTION and the two became fast friends,
just before the evening performance began he
took the monkey, to which he had attached a
string into a basement poolroom next door on
Howard street, where he tied him in a back
Office. He fastened the rope. as he supposed
securely to the handle Of a safe door and left
Nothing more was thought Of the monkey
until about 8 o'clock, when the simian made
his APPEARANCE in the poolroom To the con-
stcrnation Of n" habituts he jumped M On q
table and catching one Of the ivory balls, SHE'D
II at one of the PLAYERS. He then made his
escape through the door and out onto Howard
street, II took him only a moment 10 make
q mental survey of the situation, and not lk-
ing the crowd of people passing he ran across
the street and into the doorway Of a restaurant
The restaurant was comfortably nlled, with
n%0piS The mG , : jumre6 n mG on me i mon,
among the guests, but more among the women
walters.
AZ this juncture tho monkey caught sight
Of a cat sound asleep near the kitchen entrance
and proceeded to Investigate. lie bounced
upon the cat, and the latter with one bound
cleared the partition into the %sCullerv. The
monkey darted after the cat, and the II II in
slant both were mixed up In a .rough-and-
tumble night amid the CroCkery ana glassware.
The cat was getting the worst Of IL, 80, with
fur standing on end, made It's escape through
the door into the street.
The monkey followed just In time 10 come
In contact with an iceman, much 20 the latter's
surprise. The man was ,flling the Ice chest
AZ the time, but dropped the cake OF ice he was
carrying and endea rOred 20 catch the monkey
with his tonRs. In this he failed, and the mon
key running past him nearly upset a young
woman who was ser wing 2 customer with a
bowl Of custard, This so frightened the waiter
that she tainted, spilling the .custard over her
dress, The other women behind the counter
fed, and the monkey disappeared in the con-
fines of the kitchen, among the mass Of broken
china and glassware
Mr.. Prior, who bad been notified NJ his mon.
KEYS antics, went 10 a nearby hotel and secured
n blanket and with the assistance Of some of
the employees Of the place finally secured his
charge.
The monkey, il was found, had de Castated
the Office OF the poolroom, throwing everything
mo vable around and tearing up letters and
papers Of every description that had been left
In ths desk
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
REGULATORS
Were Burned Out by Wires Being
Crossed.

A large number of the observatory
regulators, clocks that are supposed
to be set to the second by mechan-
ical arrangement governed by the
Western Union Telegraph company,
stopped work at G o'clock Wednesday
night. A wire from the local telegraph
station was crossed with an electric
light wire. The clock in the Western
Union office was in a blaze when it
was discovered by the operators. The
works in the clock in the Office of
Harry Rex, in the Central Office build
ing, We're melted so strong was the
current. The accident happened at 8
O'Clock. AL! the regulators on the
circuit were stopped at that hour. The
damage is heavy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
BIG FOUR
Behind the New Line
That Will Build From
Shelby to Canton.
Erie and Pennsylvania
Will Fight
Before Permitting 1t to Cross
Their Tracks.
Much Trouble Is Brewing In Northern
Ohio.

The recent operations of the Richland
Mahoning Railroad company has set
4 of the railroads In Northern Ohio by
le ears, and every movement is being
atched with the kcenest interest, says
le Cleveland Leader. This is the road
ant is being built from Shelby to
oungstown through Mansfield and
anton, presumably for the Big -Four,
nd at least for the Vanderbilt inter,
SITS.
All idea that 1t was to be an inde-
pendent venture was secuted several
weeks ago, when the question of rights
of way was first broached. The con-
tractors bristled with Importance as
they strutted up to the officers OF the
big lines like the Erie ana the Pennsyl-
unia and told them that they might
5 well be quiet and good and allow
le little line to pass directly over
leir right of way, because they were
DING any way Some OF the officers
no thought this statement was much
the order of the command given
? the ant 10 the elephant to keep his
stance suggested TO the contractors
lat they might do all they claimed,
ut it would be good two years before
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
vAGS
Will be Put to Work at
Cuyahoga Falls.
One Made Break For His Liberty -
Personal News.
Especial Correspondence.)

Cuyahoga Falls, Dec. 7.--Vags will
be offered a good inducement 10 stay
away from the Falls. so says Mayor
Russell Too many OF them are given
lodging at the Jail night after night,
and they must pay for their beds In
the sweat Of their many brows Front
street needs cleaning, and there ara
other little chores around the munlc-
ipal establishment which the wayfarers
will be Obliged to LAY "a hand to-
That such Il course viii he displeas-
ing TO the gentlemen under discus
sion was demonstrated yesterday 10y
a stalwart hobo who was given an
experimental days work on the street
lie scrapcd and shoycled an hour or
two, in grievod way, and then, while
the Marshals bNck was turned, he
fed like startled deer. lie could
not be ovcrtakcn,
II was the intention of the Mayor
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07

they unraveled the proceedings of the
court in which they would be involved.
The program of intimidation started
by contractors against the big railroads
has been kept up, until the ire of the
latter has been stirred.
Not only has the road been met by
injunction proceedings and court pa,
pers, but the Pennsylvania has built
three or four new sidings directly
across the proposed right of way in its
own right of way, each having diff
ferent grade. All this was done be-
fore the established lines found out
who was really behind the new deal.
1t was not known until recently, when
semi-official statement was made in
the Leader, that the Big -Four was be-
hind the deal. That the Vanderbilts
have at least hand in the pie Is
vouchsafed by the appointment OF
Samuel Rockwell us consulting engi
neer. 1t happens that Mr.. Rockwell is
now in the employ OF the Lake Shore
Railroad, this giving color to this ap-
polntment.
The worst troubles of the new line
viii not be over when it gets across
the Pennsylvania and the Erie at
Mansfield for then the real trouble
viii start. The aim, undoubtedly, is
TO get an entrance to the furnaces and
! the various industries at Youngstown,
! giving the Vanderbilts a better outlet
to the southwest, and the south than
they now have, especially that terri
tory which is drained by the Big Four
railroad. The question will be in gain
ing access to the plants. The Lake
Shore and the Pittsburg & Lake Erie
both get into these plants to some ex-
tcnt, but the main possession is by the
r. & o., the Erie, and the Pennsylvan-
"a. Even If the new line reaches
youngstown, which 1t will be n long
time in doing, it will have no end Of
trouble even after that In getting the
much desired freight
One great advantage that is set out
for the new line Is that 1t win give
the Big Four an entrance into new
part of Ohio and besides will make a
new line between Cincinnati and Pitts
burg, the connection being made with
the L. & l.. Il. at Youngstown. Some
say that this connection would he u
valuable one.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
w. R. C..
Names New Officers at Large Meet.
ing Thursday.

At largely attended meeting of the
w. r. G. Thursday afternoon the fol.
lowing officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Eva Heintselman,
president; Mrs. Sarah Smith, senior
vice; Mrs. Mary Yerrick, junior vice;
Mrs. Jennie Allen, treasurer; Mrs.
Frances Smith, chaplain; Mrs. M.
Louise Farwell, conductor; Mrs. Elizv
abeth Ormes, guard; Mrs. Carrie Mar
kel and Mrs. Ida Tolley. delegates;
Mrs. Mary Yerrick and Mrs. Julia Coch-
ran, alternates; Mrs. Esther Dan
forth. Mrs Whittlesey and Mrs. Mary
E. Mclaughlin, trustees.
Why does our candy Sellthebest?
Because 1t is pure and good eating.
S. Is. Lafferty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07

and arose this morning and dressed
himself to go to work. Securing a
revolver, he shot himself in the right
temple, falling dead in the bed room.
His wife was awakened by hearing
him fall and called surgeon, but life
was extinct. The only theory given
is that Mahoney, who was the proprie-
tor of the DeForest Grocery and Sup
ply company, had heard a report that
the shops were to be removed, which
he feared would bankrupt his business.
Mahoney was an Industrious, tenn
perate man, and held in high esteem
by both officials and employees. He
leaves a wife and four children.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07

We Will pay the above reward for any cnse
Of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Hoad-
ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Oostive-
noss We cannot cure with Livorith, the Up.
nro strictly complied with, They nro purely
Vegetable and never fnil to give tiafuction.
2Ac boxes contain 100 pills, l0c boxes contain
90 pills BE- boxes contain 10 pills. Beware of
stamps taken. NEt;VIrA MEDICAL co
Cor. clinton and jackson Sts., Chicago, IN
For sale by John lamparter & CO., lS8
Howard St., and lnmau Bros, East AkrO
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
ENGINEER
Committed Suicide Because Of Threat.
ened Financial Trouble.

Patrick Mahoney well known en-
glneer on the PittSburg & Western
railroad, committed suicide at his res,
ldcnce In Dc Forest, Mt o'clock Thurs
day morning.
Mahoney was employed as an en-.
gineer on switch engine In the yard,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07

An entertainment will be given Sat
urday evening, Dec. 8, at q. A. II.
hail. by the Ladies Auxiliary b. OF
Il. #. The drawing of ten dollar
gold piece viii take place. Admis-
sion sc.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07
Evidentlx In Errnr.

"The doctor tells Archie Pneer he h;
the tobacco heart"
81 don't believe it. He never ga
anybody s cigar In his life."--Chlca,
Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-07

to secure an ordinance enabling him
to clean up the town with the tramps,
at Wednesday nights meeting, but
it was found necessary to postpone
this until later.
The passage of the payroll was prac'
tically the only business enacted at the
meeting.
Mr. Il. A. Henry has returned to
Cambridge Springs, Pa, where he
viii spend Sunday with his family.
Mr.. b. Is. Wilson is in Cleveland.
Mrs. James Jones OF Cleveland, is
spending few days with friends
IN the Falls.
Miss Gertrude Clayton entertained
at cards Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Il. A. Marvin Is In Cleveland.
Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
Of the skin OF any sort, Instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured Doans
4
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-07-07
ADLAI E. STEVENSON,
Bryan's Running Nate, the
Maa Who Won With
Cleveland.
GOOD ENOUGH FOR ANYBODY.
Two Good Men on q Solid Platform
Will Re q Winning Team.

Adlai +. Stevenson was nominated
on the irst ballot yesterday as eandi-
date for second place on the ticket
with WIN. J.. Bryan. HIS boom had
been growing since Thursday and yes
terday be seemed to be the favorite
before the session at which he was
nominated. He is q good mar and
with his name on the ticket Samuel
Alschuler. the democratic nominee for
governor Of Illinois, will have more
than a fighting chance.
Stevenson is already a national
character. There will not have to be
any intrOductions of the vice .presiden-
tIal candidate to the people of the
United States. Moreover, he is an old
fashioned democrat, who will rally to
the ticket the old guard. He is a
personal friend of Bryan, was his loyal
supporter in 1896, and broke with the
Cleveland administration upon the
financial question. He has the pres
tige of having won more battles than
any other democrat. He has been
Vice-president and has all the qualities
Of fitness and availability. He is in
sympathy with the platform and is
acceptable 10 Brysp. Stevenson is no
dark horse or doubtful quantity. He
is the man to give the though Rider
q toss in the ditch. With Bryan and
Stevenson on the democratic ticket
little Mack and Teddy will be hunting q
job after November.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-07-07
BIG ENGINE Is SPEEDY.
SPECIAL Train Of Colorado Excursion
isfa Tests New Locomotive.


opeelal Train vi "oiorauo hAcursiOh-
ISIS rests new Locomotive
Railway men OF all classes are watching
with much interest the tests of the 1920
series" OF engines Of the Rock Island
road, the largest running out Of Chicago
10 passenger service. Engine No. 1901
was given its first severe test for power
and speed last week. The patrons Of the
Rock islands arst excursion to Colorado
occupied fourteen OF the largest and
heaviest coaches. This was enough for
two trains TO be pulled by ordinary passen
ger engines OF the day, considering the
speed required. The big engine did all
that was expected OF IL and more. Be
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-07-07
OH LEADER,

Hero worship, has ever been charac.
teristlc Of the human race aud whe I her
IN the moral or physical field we ad.
mire those traits Of character that
make men leaders. It is bat mo I her
illustration Of our admiration for That
which Is truely great when we see the
American people turning to the great,
true and noble statesman who has been
chosen as the standard bearer OF the
democracy. -Four years ago Wm- j.
Bryan was called anarchist, radical and
demsgogue, not only by bis political
opPonsuts, but by the earping caviI.
ing critics Of hls own party. In bis
nobility Of true manhood, honest ln
his convictions and believing fully 10
the principles which be so ably advO.
Gated he has gone OF with unsweEviDg
purpose IN a campaign Of education
aud today be is a living illuslratIo n Of
the tEits naEim"Trutb crushed TO eanh
will raise again"
When our country became inv olved
10 the war with Spain, BrysE vas
among the first to respond to his coun.
trys call and offered his sword and
his life, If need be, upon her alter.
10 order TO remove from the field
an opponent whom Mckinley feared
be sent Bryan TO The Philii ppne
Islands, but when Bryan disco Fered
that instead Of drawing hs w 20 I'd 10
90 honorable war with Spain, he was
20 BE- made the puppet Of an i'm.
persiistiR administration to and 10
trampling under foot the few rem n lining
rights oil az already oppressed and
dewntrodden people hs threg u h.
commission and returned to bic zalye
land. Though criticised by man ior
this sei Rs paid no attention To their
criticisms. but entered upon II can.
pSign Of principle asd Justice : aud,
70 faithful has been BIS work, So Logical
his method Of presenting try I'll, So
courteous his msnIRr " bis antago uiss
10 his own party, that he has won for
himself a victory that calminaLed In
his magnificent triumph at cow enIioO
hall 10 Kansas City this week. Bryan
Al a man possesses the courage OF the
west, the conservatism Of the east, The
clear bsadsdnes OF the north and The
gestls courtesy Of the sosib. oPPuNd
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-07-07
THE FREEMAN's CHOICE.

WAC 10 BIZ mchln'ey's ooss'
MARX i~iano nA'A mamma
fho MS osops On every seoI
LOOK ana mace nun presiosn'i
loen oecaus ne oiu MS way
Wants nlm 'nefe another Gay,
MARK HiaonA uoes' n"A nA"nA uoe'
50 don't vote far HannA's man,
Ano uon' ! you vote lot r'a'tS maui
No'e Tor 'ne peoples mAn'
hso"n man' DryAn'
Who is bossing ROOSEVELT
Old Tom Plat isl Old Tom Platt ial
When he came back from the war,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-07-07
InnsvaaI War Has Cost the Empire
Heavily in Lives.

London, July 3 (s:2O p. m. (-The
war office today issued a return Of the
British casualties in South Africa since
The begin ming Of the a The total
losses, exclusive of sick and wounded,
have been 49, of which the killed
10 action were 254 officers and 2l,4OS
uOn.commissioned officers aud men;
died Of wounds, 20 officers and 610
nOn.commissloned officers and men;
missing and prisoners, 50 officers aud
1924 non-commissioned officers and
men; died Of disease, 1873 officers and
4,lOI non-commIssloned officers and
men; invaded home, S44 officers aud
1888 non-commissiOned officers and
man