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The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Monday, April 8th.

SENATE-H. B. 445, the senatorial reapportionment bill. was read third time and passed. Senator Shackle- ford introduced bill providing that chiefs of police of cities of the first class be elected by popular vote. Sen ator Wilson's collateral inheritance tax bill was read third time and passed Senator McNemer's pool room bill was indefinitely postponed. Senator Butler introduced s. B. 251, to prevent discrimination in the price of manufactured articles.
 HoUsE-Mr. Farrer's bill defining Kidnapping and fixing punishment for same. was read third time and passed. H. B. 333, detach.ng certain territory from Columbia county and attaching the same to Lafayette county. was taken up. MT. Parks said there were two reasons for the passage of the bill. One was the advantage that would accrue to the citizens in the detached territory and the other was that it would make Lafayette county safely democratic. MT. Kill gore said when the notice was first given it read that a strip reaching entirely across the western portion of Columbia county, but was subse- quently changed to embrace only one township, He had petition from 203 citizens in the affected territory protesting against the passage of the bill. Columbia county had built road leading from this territory to the county seat as good as there was In the state. It had been twelve years since Lafayette county sent republican representative to the house and all this talk about making tho county safely democratic was non- sense. The bill passed.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
MEN AND WOMEN.

The jewels which the duchess of Cornwall takes with her to Australia have been insured against all risks for e75,000. The duke has insured his jewels for a2,000.
 Capt. J. M. Brooke, who designed the famous Merrimac, is now profess sor emeritus of physics at the Vir- ginia military academy, Lexington, Va. He joined the United States navy in 1S41
 The mother of Gov. Beckham of Kentucky has a remarkable record. She has the unprecedented distinc- tion of having been the mother of a governor, the daughter of a governor, the sister of a governor and the cousin of a governor.
 The will of the late Prof. Nathaniel Holmes, of Cambridge, Mass, gives his library, one of the best private ones in Massachusetts, to the town of Peterboro, N. H., for public use Prof. Holmes was member of the Harvard law school faculty and for merly justice of the supreme court of Missouri.
 There are now living the widows of three former presidents of the Unit ed States. Mrs. Harrison lives in h. dianapolis,. Mrs. Grant makes her home in Washington and Mrs. Gar field lives in Mentor, O. Bucbanan's niece and Arthur's sister, both prom inent in Washington during the ad- ministration of those presidents, still survive.
 Mrs. Hetty Green is not without a streak of humor, though perhaps it IS trifie saturnine. Recently ;.n overdressed woman, while in conver- mtion with Mrs. Green, commented at unnecessary length on feminine apparel. "Oh, we'll" said Mrs Hetty, wealthy people can afford to dress poorly, you know. The poor and vul- gar must wear fine clothing, if only for purposes of disguise" It is said that R. c. Gill, superin- tendent of the model rooms in the United States patent office, Washing ton, has an intimate knowledge of every one of the 100000 models under his charge. though they range in in- tricacy from fountain pen to a com- plicated triple expansion engine for a transatlantic liner. His marvellous memory for such things is the won- der of all who know him.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
GOLF AS A TEMPER TEST
A Luckiess Player D~m.,., How Easy IL Is to Control
 ones Self.

A golf story which should cer.s;-,.
 added Co the already excellent pp,sly ss which the game has given birth pssss,..s an advantage which cannot be clatus5 sss all of them, that Of being absolufsiv s,,.t - tic. An enthusiast, who was sorneu. hs, 'sr sa. tyro at golf, though of great disfinrs1-. . other forms Of athletics, had a ssyie. of :. " fortunes with which most people can .r,s.... .a.s thize. He was playing against a rnsr .Is,a,- opinion hevalued. and be cons istsrtis ,c.-..as his ball, sliced #, pulled ii, lifted [. ,sp ,r.ps tree. played fine cleek stroke mo hs-ts h.is A and made extraordinsry s,saisht lsss's..ss tance putts in which the ball horrsa ,s,'tss'- across the hole into the long grass wk.{ skirted the green. -a
 At first the players demearor w., nously sweet, he seemed positively Id .ss.. his strokes; then he grew mad then ks x,.yy apparently careless. though his caas- "
 tced the earelessiess was oriy a..l5srsA - he was pressing horribly The worst cf ..ss 1 IS that you can never deceive either Ysns caddie or your ball. Al last. af he ssxs-sk hole, he grew wonderfully calm. and r.srsS .a otf to the next teeing ground. renIafklss h. his trembling caddie that he waad V. trouble to hole out After an essv r,.t'.. mary swing or two he topped his lss ut7t trickled away about A yards t8 tks rsy,.s Then the man took all his clubs ana hr,i. them one hy one across his knee rses,rs .s'. quietly 10 his opponent that lt s heissr s
 break your internal clubs than Co bee v,as internal temper. .s-Londoa Ts.egraph.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Tuesday, April 8.

SEyATE-Senator Hardy's bill. to prevent sawmill companies or shingle mills or other corporations from em- ploying a physician to attend the em- ployes of the same without the consent of the employees, was taken up and passed. Senator Hammock's bill amending sections 7017. 7O1s and 7o43 of the digest, to regulate the examina- tion of teachers for license. was read third time and passed. The4 general appropriation bill was up for con sideration, and a number of amend ments adopted. The Humphreys bill, to prevent working of convicts in competition with free labor. and to annul ten-year contract entered into by the penitentiary board with the Arkansas Brick Manufacturing Con- pany, which operates several plants at Little Rock with convicts. was read third time. On motion the bill was in- definitely postponed.
 HoUsE-Mr. lobe called up H. B. 449, to abolish Greek letter secret fra Sci HilACs ol thc otdt0 OhiNSi cieS |. Messrs. lobe, Rocks and Holland spoke in favor of the bill. declaring these fraternities tended to ostracise certain students from the society of their fel- lows. The bill passed-ayes 57, noes Is. s. B. 190, dividing Lonoke coun- ty into two judicial districts. was discussed at length. Before the bill was disposed of motion to adjourn prevailed.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
Brief Synopsis of Proceedings of Both Houses the Past
 Week.
TITLE OF BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED
Humphreys BiIl to Prevent ConvIcts Com peting With Free Labor and to Annul Certain. Contracts Indefinitely Post ponsd in Senate.
Thursday, April 4.

SESATE.-S. B. 204. requiring the secretary of state to furnish the clerks of circuit courts and circuit judges with supreme court reports, was taken up and passed. A bill by MT. Killough, to prevent hunting with dogs in Mississippi and Crittenden counties, was read third time and passed. s. B. 229 (Wilson), was taken up . President Wilson reviewed the transaction between the state and Washington county dating back to 1872. when the county issued s100,000 in bonds and donated them to the state to secure the university. The county is now ready to settle" said President Wilson "The bonds are 30-year bonds and fall due January 1, 1902. When the money is paid the board may invest the same. but with absolute security, so that the univer- sity shall not lose it." The Norwood bill, to regulate practice of medicine was defeated-13 to IA. By a vote of 10 to fl the senate refused to take up the Lawrence bill to abolish the state capitol commission.
 HoUsE.-Bills passed: H. B. 374, appropriating s20,OO0 for digesting and printing the statutes of Arkansas i; H. B. 3S0, requiring plats of additions to cities and towns to be filed in the office of county clerks. By vote of 4S to 37, the joint resolution for a committee to receive bids for state convict farm. failed to pass over the governors veto. MT. Humphreys bill limiting convict contracts to two years and calling in such contracts extend ing beyond January l, 1901, passed ayes 52. noes 35.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Saturday, April G.

The senate was not in session. In the house bills were passed to provide uni form system of log measurement, to prevent destruction of government land marks and to reduce fee of copying field notes. A resolution was adouted that state printing done in union office bear the union label. Nearly the entire day was given over to discussing the Mccain bill providing fo- muni- clpal ownership of street railways in cities of not less than 25,OO0 inhabi- tants The bill failed to passages 25, noes 51.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
\ De6nIfi0u.

'Where's your daughter Mary living now, Mrs. Ierlihy?" inquired one of the neighbors.
 Her hoosband's got a fine job, :" said Mrs. Herlihy, proudly. 'and the two av thim and little Moike is living in a suit mp town"
 What's suit ?" inquired the neigh bor.
 "A suit" said Mrs. Herlihy. slowly, 'is one O them places where the par Tor is the bedroom, and the bedroom IS the kitchen. and the closets is down in the cellar, and the beds is piannies or organs, and well. it's one O ihim places where iverything is some thing else" concluded Mrs. Herlihy.- Buffalo Commercial.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
GLIMPSES OF LIFE.

Secretary Root has become quite an authority on army tactics and has collected one of the best private libraries in military history and sci- encs iii the country.
 Of the English royal family within 200 years, William H., Anne, the four Georges, a duchess of Kent, the prince consort and Princess Alice each died on a Saturday.
 Cardinal Gibbons is to preach the sermon at the dedication in June, 1902, of the Westminster cathedral, which English Catholics have been building for several years in London.
 L. F. Austin, the present editor in chief of the London Illustrated News "a post last occupied by Joseph Payne-is an American by birth and the author of biography of Henry Irving.
 O. M. Bake, of Hamilton, O., has given to the Daughters or the Amer ican Revolution an old powder maga- zine, trading post and storehouse in that city. The building was con- structed in 1791 and occupied in the early days of Fort Hamilton by Gen. Arthur St. Clair.
 There are four Bothas among the leaders of the Boers, and they are brothers. The eldest is Gen. Phihp Botha. Commandant Gen. Louis Botha is "the" Botha. Commandant (now acting generaD Christian Botha is the Botha with whom Gen. Butler had the interview last June. The fourth brother is Botha who has not come before the public.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Uses of Spanish Moss,

Besides the thousands of pounds of Spanish moss sent annually from Florida and other southern states to northern upholsterers, the plant has various other uses. One of these, a use that has recently been discov- cred, is' that of strainer and puri- fer of cane sirup. It has been found that a finer sirup can be made by straining the cane juice through moss than through any other mate rial.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

As reported oy K. c. Dun & Co.,, commercial failures in the first quar- ter of 1901 were 3.335 in number and $3t.703.4s in amount of defaulted lia- bilities, of which TO were in manufac. turing for s12,5o4,222. and 2,46S in trading for S14,552, ,9o6, with 157 oth. CTS. not properly included in either class. that owed ss,646,35s. Banking defaults numbered 2i, with liabilities of S3.44l, ,ss9.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The Toledo (o) Bee publishes a story to the effect that Dr. Ash, n former resident of that city, has just sold to John D. Rockefeller, for ST.. 000,0o0, l60 acres in northern Wiscon- sin. which pr. Ash purchased in 1884, for $l.000, on speculation. The tract is said to include a natural harbor.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The officials of the agricultural de- partment are closely watching all re- ports from abroad regarding the ex- tent of the foot and mouth disease, a fatal malady that is raging among the livestock in almost every country throughout Europe.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Former Congressman John E. Gil Allan, of Minneapolis, has given the University of Minnesota S5O,000, the income from which is to be used to help worthy students through the university.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The ticket brokers of Pittsburgh, Pa, are all idle as result of a de- cision of the supreme court, on the Sth, declaring constitutional the law prohibiting the sale of tickets by any one not authorized ageuts of railroad companies.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Dr. George A. Reisner, who is in charge of Mrs. Hearst's excavations in Egypt for the archaeological muse- um of the University of California, has cabled that he has discovered a rich collection of archaic gold jewell ry.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

A special dispatch from Cincinnati says: "A gigantic amalgamation of four railroads has just been effected. The roads are the Southern railroad, the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville and the Cincinnati Southern. J. Pler- pont Morgan is the reputed backer."
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

In the volunteer cyclists maneuvers ordered by the British war office, the attack on London, on the 7th, proved that the military value of wheelmen is largely dependent on the weather. The attacking force outgeneraled the defenders, put lost so many men in the rain and owing to the bad roads that it was unable to attack in force at the proper time.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Probably ten thousand persons par ticipated, on the 7th, in the dedica- tion of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, at Wrightwood and Pine Grove avenues, Chicago. So great was the assemblage that a quadruple service was held, the church being as often filled with new and different congregations.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The Mexican ambassador, on the 6th, received from the secretary of state draft for s2,ooo, paid out of humane consideration and without reference to the question of liability, as full indemnity to the heirs of Flor entino Suaste, Mexican citizen, who was lynched in LaSalle county, Texas, in 1885,
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Wednesday. April 10

Immediately after reading of the journals both branches of the general the memory of the late Hon. Thomas E. Little. state treasurer.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The so-called radical element in the Cuban constitutional convention, in, cluding Senors Juan Gomez, Portuon. do, Aleman and Manduley, held con. ference, on the 4th, with Gov.-Gen. Wood, who set forth the provisions of the Platt amendments in a new and satisfactory light. The delegates re, tired apparently pleased with the in teryiew
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The naval ship Supply is to be over hauled and refitted as station ship for the Island of Guam. She will take the place of the collier Brutus, which is now on her way to the United States to be laid up for repairs.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Fifteen hundred pounds of dyna- mite were used by the authorities Of the port, on .he 26th, in blowing up the forward superstructure of the sunken United States collier Merri- mac, which has long impeded entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The explosion was plainly heard in the city, five miles away.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Ellen MulhoIland. of Long Branch, N. J., conducting business as builder and real estate operator in New York city, fled petition in bankruptcy. on the 5th. with liabilities of s2os, s,432; no assets.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The steamer Mexico, which arrived at New York, on the 4th, from Ha- vana, brought the largest cargo of tobacco ever shipped from that port, having on board over seven thousand bales.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Congressman R. B. Gordon, of the Fourth Ohio district, and other mem bers of congress, will visit the Phil ippines this summer. They will leave the first of the month. Congressman Gordon says it is his desire to make . study of the actual conditions, and thus be better able to handle Philip pine matters in the next congress.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Mrs. Carrie Nation says she will sue the city of Topeka, Kas., for some of her hatchets which are now Tn the possession of the police department. The hatchets were taken from her on the occasions of several arrests dur ing saloon smashing days. She made a demand on the chief of .,olice for the hatchets, cn the sth, but was re- fused.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Sir Alexander Mackenzie is at the head of British committee being formed to join with Italian musicians to erect at Milan an international monument ito the memory of Verdi"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08
Special Notice.

The Editor Of the INDEx is in receipt
of two complimentary copies of Photo
Gravure Etchings Of. the famous paint
ings. entitled, CHRIST LEAVING
THE PRETORIUM." by Gustave Dore
and THE LAST SUPPER. by L"on-
ardo Da Vinci. The control of these
plates for the United States and Cannda
was secured from large Art House of
London aud Paris by the Brilish-A meri-
AN Company, of Washington d. c.. with
branch offices in the leading ciiirs
These engravings are printed on SUNNI
luous plate paper, worth 2Sc per pound
velum flush, emit ossed. and platr-inark
ed. Our readers may see "a copy bv call
ing Mt The Editors Office. The british
American Company is also owners and
publishers of Il most sumptuous art pub
LEGATION, THE LIGHT OF THE
WORLD OR OUR SAVIOUR ART. &c
including Child stories, beautifully writ
ten TO fit each picture Of the book. rela-
ting to Christ and His Mother. This vol
umc contains nearly 100 engravings of
our Saviour and the Madonnas, copied
from the great paintings in the Art Gal
leries of Europe. The publishers desire
to secure II Christian man or woman to
represent these engravings and this art
work in this community. and we wovld
advise some one Of our readers to CORE
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

Married: Al the residence OF the BRIDE
groums mother. in Emmett. on Saturday
evening March ,. 1901. Mrs. Elisha Il.
Wilson and Mr. d. W. c. Brown, both
Of this place. Justice J. V. 4. Witt tie
ing the knot hymenial
Mr.. Brown is one Of the carly settlers
in the Payette valley having been here
for % years. He is one Of those who had
faith IN the country and Emmett from
the first, and has shown that faith by
becoming identified with every move
ment for the benefit Of this locality, and
by building for himself one of the best
residences in the town, to which he
takes his wife to help make Of it an ideal
home
Mrs. Wilson IS a lady who is well and
favorably known in this community and
in their union the old doctrine of the
eternal fitness of things is proclaimed
anew. That they may live long in the
land and be greatly prospered, is the
wish of host of friends.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

The COlnmbians and Lowells az The
Idaho college divided hoaors in the con-
test al Caldwell. the Columbians win
ning by 8 points on GRAFTON essay and the
Lowells Carrying of the debate declama-
tion by : points.
Mr. Sanford and another man was
down from Mr. Mixers mines, about 30
miles above Emmett, the first OF the
week They report the snow not more
than six inches on the level up there.
which is very light for this time Of the
year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

haETHODlsT EPISCOPAL GU * t IL,
lW Wee afat sunday Of e.ien mouth, Nilil.i,..
ftr,rainy lrl evening; second HulaAsi il'',ae
mo se,tl ~ % o. no. Marsh 90 p %, NM t
tIgeef ai ~ D. m. Inirj nsu1ay. ~ ~, -
a. Faarin sunday ola, both msrnin6 anu
"FtN"' nyv z. r. DANOs. Pastor
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

A Bona Eide Salary;
$I2 Weekly

Men and women To appoint agents
aud represent MS, some to travel, others
for local work Sl2 weekly salary and
rXpences. ola established house, pleas
ant permanent positions rapid advance.
mcnt aud increase of wages. Write az
once
Address BUTLER&ALGER,
Dept Z, Sew Haven, Conn.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08
To The Deaf.

A rich lady. cared OF her deafness and noises
in her head by Dr. Nicholsons Artificial Ear
Drums. gave $4,000 to mis- Institute so that
deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums
may have them free. Address Nicholson
Institute, $50 Eighth Avenue, New York
1881 c.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08
TINE CARD o. S. l.. Rs.

EAaT BOUND
80 ssI.g. Caldwell ~ D. 90. 81. Boise p M
49, sf.v s.s7p % Ar. POcatsiog ioa. ~.
altl.akc 100 O. m.
AZ, a.,7am. Pocaieuo % 30. M
sali Lake i.OOp. m.
WEST BOUND.
NO IL. Caldwell " oaa 10. a. Hnntgn ~ o. I'd
y, z.i0p.m. Esp. 10.
MIA m. s;l5 o. m.
81 rAnn6n. Aeout. Caldwell, Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08
TO CURE A CoLDIN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

Married; Miss Maud Phillips and Mr..
5. A. Mclaughlin were united in mar
riage, on Sunday evening, March 3, 1901
at the place which is now and
will continue TO be their home in the
southeast part of town, Rev. Yaunt pro-
nouncing the words which made "they
twain one
Mr.. Mclaughlin is a well known bust
ness man Of Emmett being member Of
the firm Of Mclaughlin q Co. and Miss
Philips IS daughter of Mr. Phillips
who lives near this place. aud has
grown 10 womanhood in this locality.
They have hosl Of friends who wis h
them every success in life, which seems
full Of promise 10 them.
Those present -were; Miss Jessie Hayes
bridesmaid. Mr. Glen Philips Grooms-
man, Mr.. james Philips, father of baide
and Rev. and Mrs. Yaunt, Mr. and Mrs.
I. q. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs VIM Woody,
Mr.. and Mrs George Womack. Miss
Hattie Buckland. Mrs Steinbowei and
Miss Philips.
Soon after the ceremony Geo. Little,
Jack Little. II. Newman, harle Ed
wards and jim. Stuart called at the home
Of the newly married couple to offer con-
CALCULATIONS and smoke at sam expense,
and in the evening after church, the
young men and boys down 10 the stature
Of two and half feet assembled in front
Of the house, but they did not get to ring
bell or pound. eau. their coming
having been anticipated and prepared
for, and the chariyari was turned into a
reception.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08
NOTICES.

For SALE.-A fine ranch Of 800 acres
on Crane creek. Write T. NJ. Hubbard,
Crane p o., Washington Co., Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

Died. On Feb. %, 1901. Ruthe Ellen
Wilkerson, aged Is mouths having been
born NJ Ontario, Oregon, on Nov %, 1889
Ruthie died at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs VIM. Woody. who are caring for
Mr.. Wlkersons children, his wife hay
ing died last fall at this place.
There is a strange coincidence in the
occurrence Of the birth Of this child on
the 2sth of the month, the death of the
mother on the 2Sth Of the same month
one yeae later, and the death of the little
one on the 18th, making up one OF those
sad chapters in life that occur SO fire.
quently and yet are needed by so few,
Mr.. WilSerson has two little girls, one
II aud the other 10 years Of age both
here and to them and himself the SYM
patty Of many friends go out in their
bereavment which bears phase Of sad
ness not expressed by words.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

.,prto.r currpcH Services vii BE- held ~
= ~ ltlrtfaf place of WORSHIP on s7aturehy
ni.,i.s is.iors tde fourth SUNDAY ana iHottii.S
erf r.enInr OF tae following dag oi tAiN ii4S --''
sunday school ever 1pnlas Di'iAlHs
j Helm, Pastor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-03-08

No use Of going to Caldwell for
your pumps when you can buy
them in Emmett. of Bowers q Stu.
art for less money.