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The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
IN WOMAN'S DOMAIN.

Gold tissue roses are stylish touch Of color in the all black hats.
 Writing with white ink on blue pa- per is said to be one of the ultra fash ionable fads in Paris.
 The correct thing now in engraving is the Roman style of type both for cards and for wedding and other in. vitations.
 High crowned and broad brimmed hats are in prospect for the coming season as suitable accompaniment for the wide lace collars.
 Only 50 years ago but one woman worked to every ten men. Thirty years ago two-thirds of all the self supporting women were domestic servants.
 A bill has passed both houses of the Vermont legislature empowering women to be town treasurers, town librarians and notaries public.
 Nearly every town of importance in India has qualified woman doc tor. There are also several in China and South Africa, and even one in Persia.
 Lucie Faure, daughter of Felix Faure, former president of France, Is a student of theology and philoso- phy and is about to bring out book on the Oxford movement in the Church of England.
 Miss Marion Talbot. dean of women at the University of Chicago, said re- gently in a lecture on domestic life in this country: "Ten per cent. Of the money spent by the American in the art of throwing things away we certainly excel"
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
CASTELLANE-WERTHEIMER
Decision of the First Civil Tribunal of the Seine in the Bric-n-
 Brac Suit.

Paris, Jan. 24.-The first tribuial of the Seine has decided the suit of the Count and Countess de Castellane against Wertheimer, the bric-a- -brac dealer, by dividing the transactions into three series. In the first it is declared that the exchanges and pur- chases were freely agreed to and in good faith and, therefore, could not now be modified.
 The second series, comprising the exchanges, is regarded as liable to the suspicion of usury, and the court, therefore, has appointsd three experts to appralse the articles, final iudg- ment being given after their report.
 In the third series concerning art works belonging to Count Boni de Castellance, sold by Wertheimer, the court declares the transaction holds good, but calls on Wertheimer to sub init proof of the sale in order to show he did not realize illegitimate profit.
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Public Function. Cancelled.

Bombay, Jan. 2A.-All public func. tions here have been cancelled, the public offices have been closed and business has been suspended. The genuine sorrow of the natives is ex- traordinarily marked, even the poor est and most ignorant expressing the utmost regret and profound sorrow. It is a remarkable revelation of sim cere loyalty. Special services have been arranged to take place in the na- tive places of worship.
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throne.

Among the incidents of the day was an imposing civic procession. The lord mayor and aldermen. accompa- nied by the city marshal. mace bearer and other members of the corpora tion, escorted by a strong body of po- House. by way of the Thames em- banKment and Trafalgar square, to St. James palace, in gilded equipages, with liveried outriders. including 20 semi-state carriages, making a nota- ble picture, which was witnessed by thousands of silent people who filled the sidewalks along the entire route.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION.

The solar orb would appear blue to anybody who should view it outside of this planets atmosphere.
 A distinguished astronomer asserts that on the planet Uranus the sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
 The ornaments used by the ThomP son Indians of British Columbia are, in the opinion of Dr. Boas, to be re- garded as photographs, rather than as decorations.
 A scientist, after years of experi- menting, has succeeded in coloring the plumage of birds by the admins tration of food mixed with analine dyes. In this way he has, it is stated produced red blue pigeons, and has imparted to canaries all the tints ot the rainbow.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
MARINE INTERESTS.

The fisheries on Lake Erie give em. ployment to 3,72s persons.
 In 1880 there were in all the world less than 50 shipbuilding yards. To- day there are more than TOO ship building yards, turning out total of 1000 vessels yearly.
 In 1900 the Indian canoe was prac- tically the only floating vehicle on the great lakes, which hold one-third of all the fresh water in the world. To- day the lake fleet numbers several thousand steel steamers, with 70 ship yards on the shores of the lakes to add constantly to the number.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
Cincinnati Theater Turned.

Cincinnati, Jan. 24.-The Grand op- era house, with the exception of it's staunch outer walls, was destroyed by fire, Tuesday night, which originat- ed in the basement. The house was packed with an audience to witness E. H. Sothern Hamlet There was no panic, and the theater was emptied without any one being hurt. Mir. Sothern's loss on scenery. costumes, etc. will amount to S5O,000, and the loss on the theater S200, ,000.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
THE DUTY OF MOTHERS,

What suffering frequently rcsu,. from mothers ignorance ar frequently from a mothers neglect ,o properly instruct her daughterl
 Tradition says woman rnus. fer" and young women are SO ta,,r. There is little truth and grea. Sa., of exaggeration in this. If q vors woman suffers severely she naas treatment, and her mother should ss. that she gets it.
 Many mothers hesitate to take .h.,- daughters to physician for exarn;na ef tion; but no mother need hesitate = = r,t write freely about p her daughter or or the most efficient advice w;tbo''e charge. Mrs. Pinkham's address <. Lynn, Mass.
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Mrs. August Pfalzgraf, of South Byron, Wis, mother of the young lady whose portrait we here publish, wrote Mrs. Pinkham in January, 1899, saving her daughter had suffered for two years with irregular menstruation- had headache all the time, and pain in her side, feet swell. and was generally miserable. Mrs. Pinkham promptly replied with advice, and under date of March, 1899, the mother writes again that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her daughter of all pains and irregularity.
 Nothing in the world equals Mrs. Pinkham's great medicine for regu- lating woman's peculiar monthly troubles.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
FOUR STEAMSHIPS ORDERED
A Five Million Dollar Contract Se- cured by the New York ship
 Building Company.

Philadelphia. Jan. 24.--The Atlantic Transport Co. has awarded to the New York Ship Building Co.,, of Camden, N J., contract for four passenger and freight steamships suitable for fast transatlantic trade. This is said to be the largest contract for merchant craft ever awarded to any ship-build- ing firm on the Delaware at one time
 The four steamships, when complet- ed, will cost the company over s5,o0O,- GOO.
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To Command the Kentucky.

Washington, Jan. 24.--The navy de- partment has issued orders directing Capt. C. Il. Stockton to proceed to Manila, Philippine islands, and take command of the battleship Kentucky, which is now nearing the completion of her voyage from the United States to the Aslatic station. Capt Chester will return home.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
Supplementary Treaty Rattaea

Washington, Jan. 24.-The senate. Tn executive session, ratified the treaty with Spaine for the acquisition of the islands of Sibutu and Cagavan ot the Philippine group, at a cost of S100,000. There were no votes to spare, two-thirds vote being needed. and the voting standing 3s to 19..
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
BIG PURCHASE OF COAL LAND.
J. F. Morgan X Co. Secure .5,OO0 Acres of Coal Lands in Greene
 County, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pa, Ian. 24.-J. F. Nor gan x Co.,, of New York, have pur- chased4 75,000 acres of coal land in Greene county.
 It Is said-that the Morgan syndicate paid s200 n acre, that the lands will be worked for the benefit of the steel concerns in which Morgan and Rocke- feller are interested.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
A Case Without Precedent.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Jan. 24.-A dam age suit has been settled here for which no precedents in law could be found. 0. B. Wilson was talking over a, telphone during a thunder storm and was struck by lightning and killed. A suit was brought for dam- ages and settled by the payment of sl,so0 by the telephone companq.
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sam Loate. in snn Franci.co.

San Francisco, Jan. 24.-Samuel Loates, for years one of the best jock eys in England, and who, last season, was only surpassed in the number of winning mounts by the American jockey, Lester Ref, has arrived here and will spend a couple of weeks in this city, going from here to Los An geles.
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The Pope Orders Prayers.

New York. Jan. 24.-A dispatch to the World from Rome says:
 The pope received the news of Queen Nictoria's death through Car dinel RampoIla. His holiness said not word put dropped on his knees to pray. remaining in this attitude for a considerable time. Afterward he gave orders that in all churches pray CTS for the queen be offered up.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
The Men Won Out.

New York. Jan. 24.-The strike at Lewis Nixon's Elizabethport ship yards is ended. The men won. They demanded the non-union ship carpen- ters employed in the yard should eith- CT join the union or be dismissed. They have joined the union.
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Paper From Cotton.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 24.-A large fac tory will soon be established here for the manufacture of paper from cot ton, and if it is successful the price of printing paper may be greatly de creased; for the supply of cotton will perhaps never be diminished, as in the case of wood pulp.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
Tn the Norwegian Parliament.

Christiania, Jan. 24.-The president of parliament, referring to Queen Vic toria's death, said he felt assured of the support of all the members in ex pressing sympathy with Great Brit aims grief at the loss of her popular queen. The members listend stand iup
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Respectful Sympathy.

Amsterdam, Jan. 24.-The newspa pers her are full of respectful sympa- thy with Great Britain, but the views of the political aspect of the death of Queen Victoria are largely influenced by the prevailing sentiment concern ing the South African war.
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OmcialIy Declared.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 24.-The legislature met in joint session at noon and declared the election of Stephen B. Elkins to the United States senate, he having received 6l votes, and Col. McGraw %.
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Rev. wm Wallace sylvester Dead.

Philadelphia, Jan. 24.-Rev. Vim. lace. Sylvester, rector of the George W. South Memorial Protestant Epis- copal Church of the Advocate, is dead, at his home in this city, from heart trouble
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In Far Awny Ceylon.

Colombo, Ceylor Jan. 24.-The deepest sympathy with the royal fam fly on the death of Queen Victoria is felt throughout this island. The flags are half-mastea. all functions have been postponed and business is suspended.
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A Victim of Ca,buncle

Philadelphia, O., Jan. 24.-Ja1nes P. Sterrett, former chief justice of the supreme court of Pennsylvania, -i is dead at his home here from the eff fleets of carbuncle. He was IS years of age.
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EuIegies in Lisbon.

Lisbon, Jan. 24.-The papers of this city publish lengthy eulogies of Queen Victoria and renew their expressions of sympathy with England, "a friend ly and allied nation.
 They speak of the brilliant qualities of the new king.
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and personally expressed his sympa- thy to Lord and Lady Plunkett. He remained there half an hour. The duke of Cumberland called at the em- bassy, and many of the nobility and court dignitaries inscribed their names
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King LeopoId,s Respects.

Brussels, Jan. 24.-King Leopold, in the uniform of a lieutenant-general, had a conference of 20 minutes with the British minister. F. C. H. Phipps. All the members of the cabinet called at the British legation.
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King of Portugal VIII Attend.

Lisbon, Jan. 24.-King Charles in- tends to attend the funeral of Queen Victoria personally. Court mourning for a amonth has been ordered. The papers are filled with eulogistic arti- cles on Victoria and her reign.
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Confirmed in Joint Session.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 24.-The New Jersey legislature in joint session confirmed the reelection of United States Senator Vim. J. Sewell by the house aud senate in separate session.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25

Some estimation of the disorganized and miserable state of the Belgian gov ernment railways may be gathered from the fact that recently. while train was travelling at a moderate speed, one of the carriages dropped 'o pieces. The passengers were shaken up. and one man had both his legs cu1 off.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
German Court in Mourning.

Berlin, Jan. 24.--The court has been ordered to go into mourning for four weeks.
 The empress has arrived at Hom- burg and proceeded to the royal cas- tie, in order to be near Dowager Elm press Frederick.
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Bushes. Suspended at Melbourne.

Melbourne, Victoria, Jan. 24.-Busi- ness is entirely suspended here as result of the death of Queen Victoria. and the deepest grief is manifested. There are signs of mourning every where.
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Gold for Havre.

New York, Jan 24.-Heidelbach, lekelheimer & Co. will ship Sl.0o0.o in gold on the steamer sailing for Sayre Thursday.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25

Five universities (Harvard. Mlchi- gan, Minnesota, Columbia and Oan fornia) have a constituency ot mora than 5000 each.
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Use of Church Rendered..

The rector of the church, Rev. Dr. MacKay Smith, called on the ambas- sador to tender the use of the church for this purpose. but in the unsettled condition of arrangements, no final reply could be given. There had been some doubt among the British off, cials here whether parliament would be immediately assembled. but the announcements from London appear to make this certain. Lord Paunce- fote is a member of the house of lords, but it is hardly expected that it will be necessary for him to go to London to attend the session under the new sovereign, and to receive the new credentials of ambassador from King Edward VII.
The Forrest City times., 1901-01-25
HE KING AT HIS CAPITAL
King Edward VII. Arrives in London to Preside at the First Meet
 ing of the Privy Council.
SWORN IN BY THE LORD CHANCELLOR.
As King Edward VII. of Great BritA ain and Ireland and Emperor os India He Receives the Homage of the Lords in CounciI-sLong Live q the kfng.v

London, Jan. 23, p. m.-The king emperor entered his capital at 12: 55 p. m., and proceeded to Marlborough House.
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ENSHR(lJDED IN GLOOM.
The British Embassy in Washing ton Heavily Draped in
 Funereal Black.
THE UNION JACK HAnss AT HALF MAST.

ment, Hut Is in Receipt of Onicfal Condolences From All Parts of the Country-The Cabinet Called in . Body.
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Return to Scarborough House.

By 3:3o, when his majesty returned to Marlborough House, the crowd in the neighborhood was of immense proportions. The kings prior jour ney was accomplished in almost com plete silence, but on this occasion he was lustily cheered all along the line of route
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"Long Live the King"

Immediately opposite Marlborough House gates a tall gentleman, in front of the crowd, waved his hat and shouted, Long live the king" whereupon the crowd cheered with redoubled Sigor.
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Took the oath of Allegiance.

London, Jan. 24.-The house of lords and the house of commons assembled at four o'clock and took the oath of Allegiance to the new sovereign.
 Accessiou ProcIa m a ton Signed.
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The Waiting Crowds.

Dense crowds, beginning at St. James street, lined the entire route to Vic toria station, from an early hour. The Mail and the front of Buckingham palace were especially thronged. All along the former, from the palace to Marlborough House, carriages filled with ladies stood as if for a drawing room. except that the coachmen, foot men and occupants were all dressed in mourning. The police precautions were unusual. Men on foot and mounted guarded almost every yard of the way.
 The crowds waited patiently for hours to greet thelr king.
 The King Appears.
 Finally, preceded by half a dozen mounted policemen, the new sover- eign arrived in plain brougham, which was driven very rapidly, with the coachman and footman in their usual gray liveries with mourning bands on their arms. An equerfy was seated beside him. The king was, of course. dressed in the deepest and most sim pie mourning, and carefully raised his hat Tn acknowledgment of the silent uncoyering of heads. which was more impressive han the most enthusiastic cheers. The king looked tired and very sad. but very well.
 The Royal Princes.
 Following came the duke of York, the duke of Connaught and others. Both the king and the duke of York looked pathetically up at Bucking- ham palace, as they passed, and ac- <nowledged the salute of the guard of honor drawn up inside the palace grounds. The troops there and else where showed no signs of mourning. except that the bands were not pres ent, but all the officers had crape on their left sleeves
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To Receive the Oath.

Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, A. J. Balfour, the duke of Devonshire. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal and a host of the most prominent person. ages in the land were there to receive the kings formal oath, binding him to govern the kingdom according to its laws and customs, and hear him assume the title of King Edward VII. of Great Britain and Ireland and Elm peror of India.
 All According to Precedent.
 The ceremony was interesting and according 10 precedent. inc king was in separate apartment from the privy councillors. To the latter the duke of Devonshire, lord president of the council, formally communicated the death of Queen Victoria and the succession to the throne of her son. the prince of Wales. The royal dukes, with certain lords of the coun- cil were then directed to repair to the kings presence to acquaint him with terms of the lord presidents state ment. Shortly afterward his males ty entered the room in which the councillors were assembled and ad- dressed them in a brief speech.
 The Oath Administered
 The lord chancellor Gord Hals- bury) then administered the oath to the king. Afterwards, the various members of the council, commencing with the lords in council. took the oath of allegiance and then passed m turn before his majesty. as at a levee. excepting that each paused and kissed the kings hand before passing out of the chamber This brought the ceremony to a close.
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Washington, Jan. 2s.-The British embassy is enshrouded in gloom, and the heavy hangings of black within and without the stately old mansion give tribute to the memory of the departed queen. The British flag hangs at half-mast above the porte cochere fronting the building Around the royal arms. which top the portico, hang heavy masses of black. and from the large columns are draped long bands of crepe. All the curtains of the embassy are drawn. and the entire place presents an aspect of silence and mourning.
 Lord Pauncefote in Retirement.
 Lord Pauncefote remains in retire ment with his family and staff most of the time, only occasionally seeing to pay a tribute of respect and con dolence. These condolences have come in the most abundant form, and tes- tify to the widespread feeling which the death of the queen has awakened in all classes. They come in the form of notes. telegraphic messenges and cards, running into the hundreds. be- sides, the many personal calls which the officials of the government and of the diplomatic corps have paid.
 Cabinet Called in . Body.
 The sentiment Of this government was the first to express itself in the calls of the entire membership of President McKinley's cabinet, includ- ing Secretaries Hay, Gage, Long, Will son, Hitchcock, Attorney General Griggs and Postma ster-General Smith, and the leaving of cards of Secretary Root, who was confined to his home. The British officials throughout the country also have taken occasion to send their expressions of grief.
 Awaiting OmciaI Announcement.
 The official announcement of the government as to the procedure to be followed las not come. For the time being there is little to do but testify in silence to the affiiction which has then to take up the business under the new sovereign. Lord Pauncefote and his family attend St. Johns Epis. copal church on Lafayette Square, fronting the White House, which will be the place of commemorative exer- cises, if any are directed from Lon don.
 Use of Church Rendered..
 The rector of the chrrch Roy Dr
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KING EDWARD VII.
<Known for Many Years as the Prince Q

their left sleeves

The king drove to St. James pal ace, from Marlborough House, to pre- side at the first privy council, by way of Marlborough House yard, the mall and the garden entrance of the pal ace. He was attended by Lord Suf- field, and was escorted by a captains escort of the horse guards. The pro- cedure was exactly as on levee days.
 Gathering of Privy Councillors.
 By the time the king arrived a great gathering of privy councillors, in levee dress. with crepe on their left arms, had taken up positions in the throne room-cabinet ministers, peers, commoners, bishops, judges, the lord mayor, etc, including the duke of York, the duke of Connaught and lesser members of the royal fam ilv.
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N|E INDUSTRIOUS DEAD.
All the Royalty of Europe Viii Gather at the Funeral of
 Queen Victoria.
WILL LIE BESIDE THE PRINCE cONsORT.
The Entire Nation VIII Participate, Locally, in the Funeral Ceremo- mics, Which VIII occur in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, Proba- bfy About Ten Days Hence.

New York. Jsn. 24.-A dispatch to the World from London says:
 All the royalty of Europe will gath CT at the funeral of Queen Victoria. The assemblage will be unprecedent- ed, because her majesty was closely related to the European courts, big and little.
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The proclamation of the accession of his majesty was signed by the prin- ces present, the duke of York first, then the duke of Connaught, the duke of Cambridge, Prince Christian. the archbishop of Canterbury, the lord chancellor, the lord mayor and the other representative of the city of London.
 At 4:30 P. m., the artillery began firing salutes in James Park to sig nalize King Edwards accession to the throne.
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Vienna, Jan ~24. Emperor Francis Joseph went to the British embassy
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The Place of Interment.

The queen will in all probability be buried. within ten days. at Frogmore mausoleum, which she erected over the prince consort in Windsor park.
 In former days, month would be allowed to elapse between the death and the burial of the sovereign.
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l"e inhtiohs of the metropolis will lay aside their ordinary duties and pleasures for the day. All places of amusement and of gain will he closed. ana all the populace will gather to monrn the queen and do her honor.
 The foneral procession will form at the railway statiousand proceed to Paddington station. and the last stage of the journey to F'rogmore will be begun