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BOER ENJOYS IN OHIO.
They Go TO Columbus on the Eve OF the Demo-
cratic St,te Convention.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. June Ii.-Envoys Fischer
and Vessels. representing the Boer Republics,
came to this city this evening on their return
from their Western trip City officials escorted
them to the City Hall. where they idressed an
audience OF /, 800 people.
Mr.. Vessels declared that 90 per cent. OF the
American people were sympathizers OF the
Boer Government. He made a strong appeal
to them to wake up the other 10 per cent. with
q vidw Of waking up the men at the head OF the
Government.
The audience was largely OF foreign extrac-
ton and appeared to be in sympathy with the
speakers, Alderman IIammerstein Democratic
anti-eIpansionist, offered resolution express
ing sympathy with the Beers and proposing to
annex. the Boer republics This precfpita ed
heated argument until another anti-eXpansion-
ist expunged the annexation feature when the
resolutions were adopted.
The appearance Of the ENJOYS here on the eve
of the Democratic State Convention was sig
nihcant and 1t II expected the platform will re-
fleet the sentiment OF the resolutions adopted
The ENJOYS leave In the morning for Balti-
more.
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Yale's Prize Reet.

MEN HAVEN, Conn. June 1.-THE poetry
prize annually given by Prof. Albert s. Cook
OF the English literature department Of Yale
University. has just been awarded to Charles
Alexis Kellogg Jr.. Of Carthage, Mo. The sub
ject Of the prize poem is The Mothers sleep.
Honorable mention Is made Of Ray Morris of
New Haven for his poem. entitled Anchorage
Song" Of William Savage johnson Of Meriden,
Conn, for his poem. Lyrics Of Evening" and
of W. Brian Hooker Of Pennington, Conn. for
his poem. "Cassandra."
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Gymnasium Dedicatsd-C1ass Day Exercises
semi- Centsnhiai on Thursday.


ROCHESTER, June ii.-The commencement
exercises Of the University Of Rochester began
in earnest to-day. Tho baocalaureate sermon
was delivered yesterday at First Baptist Church
by the Rev. Thomas Edwin Brown. DID,, OF
Franklin. Pa To-day the new university
gymnasium was dedicated. The Rev. Howard
B. Gross. DID,. 70. was the first speaker and he
put his thoughts into verse, presenting the con-
aratuattons OF the alumni to all connected with
the university. Prof. Alonzo Stagg Of the Univer-
sity OF Chicago also spoke His subject was
Muscular Christianity" Remarks were also
made by local alumni
The annual senior class day exercises took
place on the campus at clock this afternoon.
The Grafton to the alumni will be pronounced at
the Lyceum Theatre tomorrow night On
Thursday night the semi-centenninl anniver-
sary OF the founding of the university will be
celebrated. Gov. Roosevelt will be among the
speakers. He will arrive here on Wednesday
night 60 on to Caledonia on Thursday morn
ing and deliver an address there and return to
Rochester on Thursday night In time for the ex.
0rcisHS
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City Death Rate VERY Low

At the weekly council Of the Health Board
yesterday President Murphy complimented
his subordinates on the efficiency OF their work.
He said that the death rate for the week was
only 1914 In thousand In q ;year. as compai 60
with 81. ~ last year and 81 II in 1893. de askea
the doctors how they would treat a case OF
anaWarA
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DIR. LEYDS LOSING INFLUENCE.
Believed That He Misled the Beers ss to Pos
sibie European Intervention.
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN

ANTWERP. June 1.-THE correspondent Of
TIE Sun to-day interviewed DR.. Leyds, the
Diplomatic Agent ofthe Transvasl. on the pres
ent situation In South Africa DR.. Leyds said
that It was decided months ago to abandon
Pretoria. The fortihcations were not prepared
for defence OF the city, which would require
too many troops Besides this. It would not
leave any men to harrass Gen. Roberts 8 line Of
communications The moral effect Of the occu-
patton, DR.. Leyds said. was nil.
Despite his declarations. DIR. Leyds position Is
becoming untenable 1t Is generally believed
here that he wilfully deceived the Presidents
Of the two Boer republics by telling them that
European Intervention was sure to come
Interest In the war here Is declining
The sun., 1900-06-12
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND's DENIAL.
Never Wrote the Alleged Letter 70 the Duks
OF Norfolk.
Special Cable DsspoteA b THE sun.

OF NOrr0Ik.
Special Cable D1poseh b THE SUN
RoAR. June 1.-THE Osssrrutors Romo~o
prints letter from Archbishop Ireland. dated
May 2s, denying an assertion made by the
Journal de Gsners that writing to the Duke OF
Norfolk, he had denounced the temporal power
OF tho Pope and the methods OF the Roman
Congregations. Tho Archbishop says no word
ever escaped his pen or lips that was contrary
T. the ideas Of his Holiness respecting temporal
power He sufficiently knows his duty as a
Christian and Bishop TO speak and think only
as the Pope speaks and thinks on q matter 30
grave and so intimately bound with the life Of
the Church.
He says, In conclusion that he will have the
honor to repeat this to Cardinal RAmpolla YER
bally on the occasion OF his coming visit 10
Rome to obtain the Jubilee blessing Of the
Pope.
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Clthbert ". Pound Appointed State Civil
Service Commissioner.

ALBANY. Juno ii.-Gov Roosevelt returned TO
Albany tonight but had nothing to say regard
ing Ice Trust developments. The Governor
announced the appointment Of former Senator
Cuthbert W. Pound Of Lockport as State
caused by the death Of Commissioner Willard
\ Cobb Of Lockport. The salary is 5000. and
the term OF Office subject to the will OF the
G0yern0r.
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Class Day Exercises At Syracuse University.

SYRACUSE, June li.-Class day exercises
OF the senior class OF Syracuse University
were held this afternoon In Grouse College
Hall. The class grafton on The College Man
of To-day" was delivered by Edward Corbin
jenkins. After the exercises indoors the
class marched across the campus to the spot
in front Of the Hall Of Languages. where the
class tree. an elm, was lately planted. The
tree Grafton was delivered by Clarence ",
Darling. This evening the musical soiree
OF the fine arts graduates was held In John
Grouse College Hall.
Do-morrow will be alumni day and the big
day Of the present commencement All O'clock
the annual meeting OF the Board Of Trustees
session will he an important one. The bust
ness meeting of the Alumni Association will
also be held at the same time in tho ChaleI
Of the Hall of Languages. Degrees will be
conferred on Wednesday
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ANDOvER SEMINARY's FUTURE.
Trustees to Consider the Proposal - Rsmev
the Institution to Cambridge.

the Institution to Cambridge.
ANDovER. Mass. June ii.-For some years
there has been considerable talk OF removing
the Andover Theological Seminary TO Cam
bridge. 1t is announced now that the Board Of
Trustees at Its meeting this week will take up
the matter.
The attendance Of students has been small
for several years and seems to be decreasing
There are now only twenty-three students at
consisted Of only four students. It is felt that
the removal would cause an increased attend
ance.
The Trustees regard the expense OF removing
institution given conditionally would be can
celled by the removal. The Seminary has an
endowment OF nearly S2. 00O.0
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HAVANA POLICE COURT HsrHoDs.
Gsn. wood Orders an lnvestisatioa Of Com
plants Against Capt. Pitcher.
Snsclal Cahia nasndfch Ia Tile sun.

Special Cable D.path to THE SUN.
HAVANA. June ii.-Owing to the numerous
complaints concerning the police court presided
over by Capt Pitcher. which complaints come
from Cubans and Americans alike. Gen. Wood
has instructed Major Rolfe OF the Inspector
Generals Department to investigate the
charges that have been made Major Dudley
OF the Judge Advocates Department will also
make report on the court.
The most common complaint against Capt
Pitcher Is that he refuses TO permit an accused
person to speak In his own behalf or to call wilt
nesses He hears the police side and then de-
cides the case. usually imposing the highest
fine possible. Some Of these cases Will be
looked into by Major Rolfe
Cen Wood has had several interviews with
Capt. Pitcher Tits understood that the Gov
ernor General told him that II he did not exer-
else more care in the future he would get into
trouble.
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GOLD COAST COLONY REBELLION.
Col. Carters Expedition Suffers HEAVY Lssa
and Is Forced to Retire.

and Is Forced to Retire.
spseioi Cable Despaieh TO THE Sun.
LONDON, June ii-Col willcocks reports from
Prahsu Gold Coast Colony. under date Of June
Q. as follows:
Have received message from Col. Carter.
who advanced from Kwisa on June and made
q junction with Capt Hall at Bekwai. He
found the rebels strongly fortified at DOM
poassi After long fight he dislodsed the
enemy. but owing to the losses be sustained
seven European officers wounded and ninety
other casualities-he was unable TO advance
and returned TO the Kwasi position.
There is no news from Kumassi. Hall Is at
Esumeja and Bekwai which are friendly.
Kokofu and Adans are In a state OF rebellion
and Den e,assi will probably join them
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ANTr-JEW RIOTS ~ GERMANY.
Martial Law Proclaimed at koenitx. where .
Synagogue Has Been DESTROYED.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
BERLIN. June IA battalion of infantry has
gone to Koenitz. where martial law was pro-
claimed yesterday afternoon after the, ,destruc-
ton OF synagogue and an assault on the po-
lice and the Jews on account OF the alleged
murder OF schoolboy of the name OF Winter
as part of the religious services Of which
practice the Jews are accused.
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Sack suits made from Cana.
dian sack cloth.
Not asking you to do penance,
but ito get onto" good thing.
The cloth is wool, pure wool;
with Just enough witness to keep
always in shape.
Full of holes that let the cool
air in comfortably; light in
weight; doesn't hold dust-but
enough of its virtues for one day.
Light gray, dark gray and
black; 500.
ROGERS, PEET @ COMPANY.
z5s Broadway, cor. Warren.
and and Warren St
$50 Broadway. cor. Prnco- We an eyderv
1850 Broadway, cor. SAD by nail,
and 81 West $50 81
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SAY THEY BRTBED KRUGER.

by the Transvaai Government.
Special Cable Dsspafeh to THE SUM-
BRUSSELS. June 1.-THE action Of the Trsns-
vaal Government against the Franco-Belgian
Company which constructed tho Kooms-Bise-
late Railway. was begun to-day. The company
Il charged with fraud In demanding feooo per
mile. whereas the cost was really only f7 200.
The defence put forward by the company IL
that the difference was spent In the bribery Of
the receivers Of the road. including President
Kruger and his son-in-law ElofY The company g
representative at Pretoria admitted that he
presented carriages to twenty-five Of the
twenty four members Of the Transvaal volks-
raad He alleged. however. that these presents
we're made out OF his own pocket.
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Strike Of London Dock Laborers.
Special Cabls Despateh TO THE sun.

LONDON June 1.-THE dock laborers have
gone on strike because q firm Of stevedores ia
employing non-union workmen. The Dock
Laborers' Union, however. Is unable to grant
strike nav.
The sun., 1900-06-12
Packer CoIies siate In.Itute Commencement

The commencement OF the Packer Collegiate
Institute, Brooklyn. was held last night in the
chapel Of tho institute in the presence Of a
large audience Or. Freeman J. Backus. the
head OF the institute, presided, The graduate
ing class contained forty y-eight young women.
Miss Isabel N. Atterbury delivered the vale
dtctory address.
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Big Eagle shot at West Haven. Coma.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. June il.-An American
eagle three feet in height and nine feet by wing
measurement was shot in West Haven. five
miles from here. yesterday. G. Hubbard Frye
proprietor OF the Elm Tree poultry yards, shot
the bird. lie thought the eagle was after some
of his chickens.
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FRENCH ARMY ROWS CONTINUE.

Gen. dc lame Oners to Resign Because OF
Dispute with the New Minister Of war.
spetidi Cable Ds,patch 10 THE sun.
PARIS June ii-A semi-offlcial note just is
sued states that Gen. DE lame rendered his
resignation but IL was not accepted. lie will
continue his functions rs Chief OF the Head
quarters Staf
Gen. De Lanne's resignation was owing 20
certain appointments on his staH that have
ceeded Gen de GalifYet as Minister of War
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Bank Of New Rochelle Increases Tts Capital.

ALBANY, June 1.-THE Bank Of New Rochelle
to-day filed with the Secretary Of State certlh
cate OF increase Of its capital stock from $50 VW
70 100000. The increase has been approved oy
State Superintendent OF Banks kilburn.
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FRENCH EXPEDITIONS IN AFRICA.
Reported to Have United In the Lake Tchae
Region. which They were Sent to Control.
Soeefal Cable Desoofch TO THE SUN.


Region. which They were Sent to Control.
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN.
PARIS. June N.-Ofndal news has been re-
oeived from the Congo to the effect that the
French missions have affected junction In the
Lake Tchad region. All the members Of the
expeditions are we'll.
Last year France sent out three sSpediticrns ors
or missions from Algeria, Senegal ana the
French Congo. respectively. to converge upon
the Lake Tohad region and establish her tnfiu:.
ence over the native statee there which had
been brought within the French sphere by
the treaty with Great Britain In March,. 1899.
The Advance OF the party from Senegal was
checked by the murder OF Lieut.-Col. Klobb by
the two leaders Of the expedition. whom he was
sent TO supersede. and the subsequent killing
OF the murdercrs by their own men. The
train OF /. 200 oamels. crossed the Sahara. The
third expedition, known a. the Gentil bretonnet
mission, entered the territory OF the Sultan
Rabah from the Northern Congo basin and.
after once being defeated. returned with reen-
foroement and put to nieht. the forces OF this
powerful native ruler. At last previous &C.
counts the expedition had not advanced to
Lake Tchad. where Rabah bad his capital. but
was resting at Tounia.
The sun., 1900-06-12

Paris Cab Drivers Strike Collapses.
SpsefaI Caes Dypa,eh To THE SUN
PARIS. june 1.-THE strike Of the cab drivers
~ collapsed.
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n. Will Arrive There To-day. bat HIS Recep'
,tiou VIII he Overshadowed by That 70 30
Give. to Gen. Otis -ExAfbition Of Horse
manship Given for secretary Roo..Ine
Grand Hop In Memorial Hall Atsie',o
Games Played or the Parade Groshd'
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
Mcdaniel. Arkansas.

Mrs. J. w. Williams of Wynne. came down Sunday and visited couple of days with friends and relatives in the city, guest of Mir. and Mrs. V E. Izsrd and Dr. and Mrs. k. A. Long.
 There are no better values than those offered by Pettus X Buford in Trunks Vaises, Telescopes, Saichels, etc. They have a large assortment from which to make yuar selections.
 Mrs. c. L. Eggleston passed through the city yesterday en route to Little Rock to attend the wedding of Miss Bragg. Several friends were at the depot to see her for the moment.
 Hundreds of dollars worth of silks It will do your eyes good to look at our stock which is simply great. Al the latest shades and colors, and pop ular prices. Brandon & Baugh.
 The most complete and feautiful line of Lace and Embroidery ever shown ir Forrest City, just received direct from importer. may be inspected at Russell Graham x Co.'S Mammoth store.
 The line of goods handled by T. c Folbre x Co.,, proprietors, is an up-to date resort, where the vary best Wines, Liquors and Cigars are dspensed by polite and courteous attendants.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

This IS the season when mothers are alarmed on account of croup. It is quickly cured bv One Minute Cough Cure, which children like to take. J. II. Dunavant.
 Walker Seaborn, of Colt. arrived in the city the first of the week to remain during the winter and attend Crowley Ridge Institute. He will board with Wilbur Alley.
 Our stock of shoes is the largest in Eastern Arkansas. We have them for every member of the family at all prices 10 suit your circumstances. Brandon & Baugh.
 We have just received d nice line of ladies dress goods. rainy day and golf suitings, and the prettiest line of Cali cos on the market. Call and see it :. Trapp, Barker & Co.
 We did not buy our Comforts and Blankets from importers" but from the largest manufacturers and hence can and do sell at the lowest prices.- Trapp, Barker & Co.
 For a stylish. up-to-date shoe buy a pair of The Bostonian. y made by Smith x Stoughton. and sold in For rest City by Russell. Graham tS Co. There are none better.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

Boiled Ham, 3oc ID. Trice & Altman.
 Bolted Snow-Best Flour made. Trapp, Barker & Co.
 Judge N. w. Norton and Senator R. J. Williams were in Little Rock on professional business Wednesday.
 We are headquarters for the bes, cook stoves and heaters. Lots of them at low price. Brandon & Bsurh.
 The D. NJ. Wilson residence lot. con. sisting Of ? acres. good fence. for sale cheap. Inquire of J. F. Wolfe.
 Pettus & Buford pay the highest price for cotton, and will sell yon goods cheaper than any House in Forrest City.
 No other pills can equal DeWitt's Little Early Risers for promptness certainty and efficiency. J. II. Duna. want.
 A carload of Ow lnboro wagons. the best wagon on tn, market. just re. ceived and for sale by Russell, Graham & Co.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old FOllmer whiskey is the best. tell your friends. T. (. Folbre & Co |. sell 1t.
 For sprains, swellings and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamber lain's Pam Balm. Try it. Webb X Sanders.
 Miss Annie Pearson has accepted a position as saleslady with Russell, Gra- ham < Co. and entered upon her du- ties Monday.
 Miss Elise Avery arrived yesterday from Memphis and is most charming guest at the home of Capt. and Mrs. C. l.. Knight.
 Every new idea. shape. color and cloth may be found in our elegant line 0f clothing for men and boys. Bran don x Baugh.
 Letters received by MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Davenport brIag the news that Mir. and Mrs. Mauek arrived safely at their Indiana home.
 Mems Buck Gloves-they are the best-the kind you have leen looking for. Get d pair of Pettns & Buford at bargain prices.
 Don't fail to look at Brandon & Baugh's line of flannel and silk shirt waists. They can please you in color, quality and price.
 Mrs. Walter German started yester- day for Washington City, to spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. pettico. las, and son Paris.
 W. T. Sanders has bran new line of Glassware and Lamps. He is mak- ing specially of these goods for a short time. If you need anything of the kind you should examine his stock which Is very neat and attractive.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

Miss Mollie Gray. of the Mcdaniel neighbOrhood. has been a most charm ing occasional visitor to the city dur ing the past fortnight, interest in the tent meetings being the attraction.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

Before buying elsewhere it will b. Of interest to you to see Brandon S }augh's immense stock of Underwear for ladies and men.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

We bought Blankets aud Comforts last April direct from the largest inn porter in New York and before the ad- vance. We are retailing them at the present wholesale price. See for your- self. PETTUs X BUFoRD.
 A Stitch in time saves nine, :" and dose of Ballard's Horehound Syrup at the beginning of cold will save you many weary hours and even days of distressing and harassing cough. Price ? and 50 cents. Webb & Sanders.
 Corn-h9skers' sprained wrist, barbed- wire cuts, burns, bruises. severe lacer- ations and external injuries of any kind are promptly and happily cured by applying i5allard's Snow Lniment. Price ? and 90 cents. Webb x San. der5.
 On account of Odd Fellows celebra- tion at Batesville, October 2Sd to 25;h. the Iron Mountain will sell tickets De- tober 2lst to 23d at one fare for the round trip. limited to return October 27th. For information see nearest agent.
 The ebony and silver toilet articles, embroidery scissors. etc, displayed al the fashionable millinery store of R. Fl. Winfield S Co.,, satisfies large de- mand. Look over tlcm. No dou't you have been wishing for just such al tlcles.
 When you cannot sleep for coughing 1t IS hardly necessary that any one should tell you that you heed a few doses of Chamberlain's Couph Remedy to ailay the irritation of the throat, and make sleep possible. IL is good. Try 1t. Webb X Sanders.
 Miss Maggie Reilly, of Memphis, re- turned home Saturday evening in re- sponse to a message conveying news of the illness of her mother. Miss Mag. gie's brief visit afforded her many friends much enjoyment and her early departure was deeply regretted.
 We solicit the trade of this city and community strictly upon the merits of our work. as our future success de- pends largely upon our first efforts. Those who now favor us with their or. ders will get the best attention we can give. A. j. Bruce, Photographer. R. II. Winfield & Co. are selling agents for Chas. A. Stevens S Bros., of Chicago, o,manufacturers of Ladies Suits, Cloaks. Furs. Waists and Skirts. Man tailored Suits to order, and perfect fit guaranteed, may be had only of them in this city. Ask Miss Fannie Winfield. the man. ager, to show you the latest styles and patterns.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19

Old Folmer Whiskey put up by Jesse Moore Hunt Co. is pure and whole some. For sale by T. C. Folbre & Go. Forrest City, Ark.
 Before buying elsewhere it will ba of interest to you tu see Brandon X Bangh's immense stock of Underwear for ladies and men.
 Try sack of the Celebrated Alba tross Flour aud you will never use any other kind. For sale only by Fus- sell, Graham X Co.,.
 MT. E K. Foeg came over Sunday from Memphis and has been Il most pleasant guest at the owen house throughout the week.
 Leave orders with Tom Parham at Geo. F. Taylor X Co. $ office when you want hauling of any kind, in or out of the city. w. E. Mann.
 Cotton has been on sensational bust this week. 1t went io 2 cents Tuesday. which is about cents off Of seasons highest price.
 The W. E. Corset. sold exclusively by Russell. Graham x Co.,. comfort ably fits either short of long waists. The best corset on earth.
 A reward will be paid for the arrest and conviction of any person ob- strncting the telephone wires.
 FORREST CITY TEL. AND GABLE Co. We have just received a large ship ,.T |, E.,f the famous Star brand, in all latest shapes and colo.s. Brandon x Baugh.
 Dn you notice the distinct and pleasant flavor possessed by the ''Old VOllmer" whiskey, it is the result of purity. TIC. Folbre X Go Forrest City, Ark.
 When you have baggage to transfer or any other hauiing or draya2p. ring up E. F. Milthder at Phone No 51. Satisfaction and prompt work guaran- teed.
 Squire .Ino. w. Hall. Levee Tax Collector, of Widener will ba in For rest City next week on, Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. Office at the clerk $ office.
 spun glass Innings are beautiful. they are popular, and there are none more gratifying. We have them in a great variety If beautiful shades. Brandon X Baugh.
 There is no question abont It. Pet fus x Bufard certainly have an im- mrnse and carefully selected stock of \ saddles. Harness, Brides, llalirrs. Nhps. Lap Robes, and Horse Fur niShings. The prices are as low as Memphis or St. Lotus.
 . A 9 TO IA. pears sas 1 The Kind yes Have AIxays Bought Signature HIAZI[E
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
$50 REWARD $50

Fifty dollars will be paid to anyone ,,hn can find better line of whiskeys in any saloon in the State than is kept at the Magnolia. " Call and examine and be convinced.
 TIC. FoLBRg X Co,
 Proprietors.
The Forrest City times., 1900-10-19
DissoIu-to, Notice.

rINH F Arm of Brahic d Lhrisco has this day 1 been dissolved ny mutual consent C. Y, Brahic retiring. The business will be con tinued under the firm name of Chrsco Bros. EChrsco Bros. assume all debts of tho old firm and are alone authorized to collect the debts due to the firm of Brahic x Chriseo.
 C.F. BRAHIG.
 k. w. CHRISCO. Forrest City, Ark. ..Oct. $. 1900.