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The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
NO. 43.
WEEKLY CROP SUMMARY.
states Has Deteriorated. Espe-
DcciaIly In Southwest.

Washington. July 1.-THE weather
bureaus weekly summary of crop
conditions is as fellows:
The states of the middle Rocky
mountain and Missouri and Mississip
~ valleys have experienced another,
the third consecutive, week of in
tense heat. the maximum tempera-
lures over a large part of these dis
tricts ranging above 100 daily during
he week. mary stations reporting
from 100 TO 10i. With an almost en-
tire absence OF rain the crops in the
region named have been subjected To
most unfaVorable conditions. In the
states lying immediately to the east
ward of the Mississippi river very
high temperatures have also pre-
vailed, but the heat has been less in
tense, and its effects not so serious as
III the districts 10 the westward.
On the Atlantic coast very favora-
BILE temperature conditions have pre-
vailed with abundant rains, excessive
and damaging in portions of the mid
die and south Atlantic states.
On the Pacific coast it has been
cool and dry with frost in Washing
ton on the 18th.
The corn crop as whole in the
great corn states of the central val
leys has materially deteriorated, and
has sustained serious injury over the
western portion of the corn belt, es-
peciallN in Missouri, Nebraska, Kan
sas and Oklahoma. very large part
of the crop is late, however, and this
has withstood the trying conditions
of drought and heat remarkably well,
and with early rains will still make u
fair crop. This is particularly applica-
bic i'll Iowa, Nebraska and portion of
Kansas and Missouri.
The early corn in central and south
ern Missouri, portions of eastern Kan
sas, Arkansas and in the central and
west gulf states has been irreparably
injured. In the upper Ohio valley
corn, while needing rain, has inn
proved. and in the Atlantic coast dis
tricts the crop has made excellent
progress.
Oats have suffered in common with
other crops from heat and drought in
the states of the central valleys.
The yield of hay will be very light
in the states of Missouri and central
valleys.
Except in the Carolinas and Flori-
da, cotton is generally we'll cultivat-
ed, and over the greater part of the
central and western districts is stand
ing the drought well.
The prospect for apples has been
greatly lessened, especially over the
central valleys, as a result of heat.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19

Land Com mmissioner's Report,

The report of State Land Commits
sioner J. W. Colquitt for the quarter
ending June 30. 1901, is as follows:
Fees received. s1,46l05; swamp land
sold, 40 acres, $50 saline land sold.
40 acres. $50; forfeited land sold. s.
o64.53; forfeited town lots sold. act
1875, s340.70; forfeited town lots sold
act 1855, So; forfeited land donated.
S,593.34 acres; forfeited land decided
TO actual settlers. 3,3407S acres. To-
tai, 23,674.17 acres. S11.4SS.63, in the
Following funds: Currency, SS,S89.34;
county smrip. s2.59679: city scrip.
$3.50; total. S11.4SS.63.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
The name of Boonesboro has been
changed to Cane Hill.

NhdhStu " tdut mn.
A colored fisherman found pearl
at Black Rock which he sold for ST..
500.
A large number of horses have died
in Phillips county the past few weeks
from charbon.
Will Bussy. the alleged negro rapist.
was acquitted at Camden. This was
his third trial.
Frank Grim, of Hot Springs, was
badly injured by lightning which
struck his residence.
Heavy rains fell at Texarkana. Hot
Springs. Camden, Pine Bluff. Helena.
Van Buren, and Fort Smith on the
10th.
John Shields, a farmer was over
come by heat while returning from
Fort Smith to his home and died in
three hours.
James Vassar, brakeman. died in
the hospital at Tyler. Tex, from in
juries sustained while coupling ears
at Pine Bluff.
John Jarvis, under sentence to be
hanged at Springdale August for
wife murder, has been granted an ap-
peal to the supreme court
The Kiech stave factory at Nettle
ton suffered a loss of 900 from
fire on the 10Th, caused by cigarette
thrown among some shavings.
The barn of 7. NJ Adkins at Jack
sonyille was struck by lightning,
causing it to take fire and burn up.
The barn was filled with grain.
During a storm on the 18th the
residence of James Speer. near Altus.
was struck by lightning, the entire
family being prostrated by the shock
Mrs Frederick Hanger has been
appointed lady commissioner for the
state of Arkansas for the South Car
olina interstate and West Indian Expo
sition.
Miss Cora Henry. aged / l. daughter
of a prominent citizen of Grant coun-
ty. suicided by taking strynchnine. A
love affair is said to have been the
cause of the act
The Little Rock weather bureau re-
ports that no rain of any consequence
fell in the state daring the week end
ing July IA. Early corn in many Sec
tions has been ruined by the drouth.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Wreck on Kansas city southern.

A freight train on the Kansas City
Southern ran into a burning bridge
two miles from Poteau The tender of
the engine and FIVE coaches went
through the bridge, the engine prop
er making a dash across the burnt
section and stopped a few feet further
or the track and crossways of the
bridge. The engineer, fireman and
two brakemen jumped from the en-
gine just as they approached the
bridge and all received more or less
injuries.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

A late innovation in carpet sweep
ers is one that has a plate-glass top,
through which the machine a work is
easily watched for clogging of the
brushes or an overful dustpan.
\ delicious sandwich filling is made
from one part chopped almonds and
two parts shredded or grated celery
with dust OF salt Moisten the
mixture with mayonnaise and spread
between thin crustless slices of
brown bread.
One good thing to know is TO put a
bowl of fresh water. at night. in a
room where men have been smoking
In the morning you viii find it has
completely absorbed all odor. provid-
ing You either burn or throw ont all
cigar ends and ashes.
The lips are apt to indicate charac-
ter. Thick lips that hang forward and
display their inner lining show indo-
lence and love Of ease and luxury.
When the outline Of The lips is narrow
and united with sinister mouth
there is great deficiency of natural
kindness, a want of warmth and but
little capacity to love in the indiyid-
ual's nature.
Hominy croquettes with maple
sirup are very agreeable addition to
the breakfast menu. although they
are good for any meal They require
one cupful of boiled hominy. one beat
en- egg, one tablespoonful of melted
butter. one teaspoonful Of sugar and
a saltspoonful of salt Stir this mix
ture until smooth. form into conical
or ball shapes, roll in -four and after
they have stood for several hours in
cool place fry in the usual way
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Drink aud Crime Led to Suicide.

Driven insane from fear of arrest
and punishment for the killing of two
men in the Indian Territory, Frank
Newton. of Mena. committed suicide
in the presence of his wife. Mrs
Newton stated that her husband. after
their marriage. told her that he had
killed white man and negro and
that if officers ever came for him she
would know what it was for He was
in constant dre;Al Of being punished.
and this caused him to take to drink,
and finally led to self-destruction.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19

Piano and organ buyers are reaping
a harvest at Hollenberg Music Com
pany's great special sale. If you will
ever want an instrument now is the
time to buy. as so many of other
shrewd buyers are doing This is a
remarkable opportunity. Write at
once to Hollenberg Music Company.
317 Main. Little Rock, for particulars
ticulars.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19

Arkansas was represented at the
trans Mississippi commercial con-
gress, which opened at Cripple Greek,
Col. on the 17th by ex-Gov Fishback,
Mayor Duley of Little Rock, Hon.
Chas. ID. Greaves OF Hot Springs. Hon
George Sengel of Fort Smith and
Hon. Sid B. Redding.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Crushed to Death.

Robert Poland. a brakeman on the
Frisco, was killed at Fort Smith by
being crushed beneath an engine. A
switch that had been improperly clos
ed caused the engine to leave the
track. and in jumping Poland fell be-
meath the wheels.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Reward for n Murderer.

Coy. Davis has offered a reward of
$3.50 for the arrest and conviction of
the unknown person who murdered
James Johns and his niece. Miss Vera
Ablfs, in Monroe county. July 4, near
Indian Bay. The house was burned
over them. and the remains showed
evidence of violence, the skulls being
crushed
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Developments AnxiousIy Awaited.


The position of the Tin Workers
protective association in the strike
was settled by the following telegram
to The Leader:
"Elwood, Ind, July 16.-Our associa-
tion is bound by an agreement with
the company to work providing they
live up 10 Their contract. If the com
Pany introduce HACK plate worked by
non-union men our men will be called
CIT The AmalSamated people will
have our full support if necessary.
GEORGE POWELL"
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
INTERVIEW WITH sHAFFER.
He is In Cheerful MOOd-TriLute to
the Coal Miner.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 17.-President
Shaffer was cheerful when seen. and
said he was entirely satisfied with the
situation. He had just been in com
munication with George Powell presi-
dent of the American Tin Plate Work
ers' Protective ana International AS
sociation OF America, at Elwood City,
who announced that his organiza-
tion was i'll hearty sympathy with the
A0algamated association strikers.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
Charter Secured.

The state board of railway incor-
porators has granted a charter to the
ern railroad, a Choctaw feeder. which
is to be constructed from Danville to
Cobb's Ferry. on the Arkansas river,
distance of about fifteen miles.
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19
strike BENEFITS.

President T. ). Shaffer announced
that strike benefits will go to the idle
men from the tine of the actual in
auguration of this strike. The asso-
citation has substantial fund. he
says, and the men remaining at work
in plants outside of the Ing steel
combine will pay literally to support
the strike"
The Forrest City times., 1901-07-19

1t is estimated that an electric
pneumatic tube for transmitting
packages eight inches in diameter
would cost $4,000 a mile
Evening star., 1901-11-11
UNION OF MUSICIANS.
Opposition to Employment OF Marine
Band by Private Parties.

OppOs1tlOn 10 employment u AuuTAaS
Band by Private Parties.
At meeting Of Local 161 Of the Amerl-
can Federation of Musicians held yestef-
day morning in Maccabee Temple, the ngne
against the employment Of members OF the
Marine Band under private contracts was
continued by the election to membership
Of eleven local musicians. According to the
statement of the secretary, the local union
now has a membership Of almost 100.
Nothing but routine business was trans
acted. When that had been disposed OF,
George Nachman, national vice president
and district organizer, addressed the
members on the general purposes OF the
union. His talk was intended to emphasize
two points-that he had never seen union
start under more favorable auspices, ana
that as the organization is still very young
it was most essential it should admit only
desirable workmen. President John L.
Feeney of the Centrad Labor Union. also
addressed the organizat tien,and congratuiat.
ed the organizers on it's REesent success
Statements OF the attitude OF the union
toward the various gofernpent bands were
made after the meetiuge bNl several omcefs
of the labor organization. 1t was explained
that the union objects uniformly to the en-
ployment of any musician who receives reg
ular pay from any government service
! which renders him independent or outside
employment. The provision OF the constitu-
that subject was cited, as follows:
article IA. No member Iof the American
Federation OF Musicians shall be permit
ted at any time TO playa a paid engagement
with any enlisted man, Of the United States
army or navy"
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Victim of Assault.

A young man who gave his name as John
H Williams and said he lived at Sl3 9th
street southwest was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital last night for several cuts
and bruises about his face. He was found
on the Long bridge last night shortly after
dark by two policemen. who summoned an
Ambulance.
The young man had come from Jackson
City, where he said he had been in a row.
Williams. as the man gave his name. was
not anxious to make known his identity.
The police made an Investigation and found
that there is no such number as that given
by the injured man.
AS the assault was committed in Virginia
the local police are unable to do anything
In the case.
Evening star., 1901-11-11

first four months So, 1882. At the same
rate. the yearly expenditure would be &c.
os3.56. we'll within the appropriation The
expenses for travel and transportation Will
be greatly increased during the remaining
two-thirds of the year,, 81
The appropriation for. feeble-minded for
the year is $4,000. For the first quarter
there was paid out the sum of So, 414.34, or
at the annual rate of s9.657.36. -IiE
1.-The sum of s167.37 is in the hands of
your agent. representing cash payments on
behalf OF wards. OF this amount $50 is
paid on behalf of children who have been
at the Industrial home school. A sugges-
tion Of the auditor for the District Is that
such cash payments be deposited at the
treasury to the credit of our appropriation.
The balance of the amount the vouchers
not having to be signed by the District au-
ditor might properly go directly, to the
institutions or boarding homes where the
children are. Your agent recommends
such course
This item was also referred to committee
on accounts.
up and signed with Undertaken James IL.
Winslow for the burial of colored wards
within the District of Columbia.
Suggested for Considerations.
Under the provisions of the new code,
which are to go into effect January 1, the
President has the appointing of ten justices
of the peace for the District Of Columbia.
The idea was suggested to your agent that
an amendment might be submitted to Con-
gress authorizing and directing the Presi-
dent to designate one of the new justices to
act as juvenile court judge. mentioned
the matter to Attorney Duvall. the attorney
for the District; Mr.. Pugh of the attorneys
office, Commissioner Macfarland and sew
eral other officials of the District. and all
expressed themselves as of the opinion that
the project was practicable and desirable
The legal details, think, could be worked
out by some trained lawyer, and l would
suggest to the board the desirabiiity OF
carefully considering this suggestion
The consideration Of the matter was Or
dered.
Evening star., 1901-11-11

E. Clark on the shore of the Auacostia
river, have been completed and are being
occupied.
Mr.. Robert E. Cook entertained large
number of life insurance men of the city
at his home at Bellevue Saturday evening
A colored janitress has been named to
care for the Anacostia police station.
Mrs. Edward Hunter of Avalon place.
Anacostia. who sustained severe sprsin
OF one limb recently by falling, is Ie-
covering.
Miss Florence CasweIl OF st. Elfzabeth's
is spending some time with relatives in st.
Mary's county. Md.
Mr.. Thomas Corbin. employed at the gov
ernment asylum, Is on vacation part OF
which he will spend here.
Evening star., 1901-11-11
ReceptfOn Tendered.

A reception was rendered Saturday even-
ing by the Salmagundi Art Club to the
members and friends of the organization az
the rooms of the club. 14io @ street. A
banquet closed the exercises. The decera-
tions were formed OF japanese lanterns and
ferns. The officers of the club In charge OF
president; DR.. M. u. Dolmage. vice presi-
dent; Miss Edna Evans. secretary; Miss
Condida Colosimo. treasurer: Miss Mar
celia Ball. chairman of the board OF gov
ernors. The organization has a member
ship Of forty-fve.
Evening star., 1901-11-11

DIR. Edward Koch's inhalat tlon machine 4. here az
62I Z street NV, Washington, ID. c. II is the
latest invention for throwing these healing oily
rapors into the lungs. thereby healing up the
places aud cure consumption and asthma. Con
sutation and the FIRST treatment free. The Koch
Lung Cure also has Offices at 4s W. 22d street.
New York; 1884 Arch street, Philadelphia; sol \.
Eutsw street Baltimore; 40 Exchange street.
Rochester, n. Y; 2T7 Franklin street, Buffalo,
Y. and in Asheville, n. c., and other cities
Hundreds OF patients have published their cures.
and six hundred more testimonials are on file at
the original Koch Lung Cure Offices. at s27 Il
street NV, Washington, u. c. noe&Il
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Anacostia and vicinity.

The service of the forty hours devotion
is in progress in st. Teresa's Church. Ana
costa, having opened yesterday morning
with solemn high mass. and Is being very
largely attended by the parishioners. Pro-
fessor Andrea Coda OF Washington, ciari-
netist. assisted the church choir yesterday
morning. Rev. James Sterling of St Mat
thew's Church. Washington. delivered the
sermon at night. The devotion will close
tomorrow evening.
A number OF pews have been receiv ID at
Congress Heights to be used Ia the Episco-
pal Chapel that is to be erected there. A
delay occurred I'm getting the work cnder
way.
The headquarters of the Anacostia Rod
and Gun Club. constructed by Mr.. william
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Ad administrative Purposes.

"The appropriation For administrative
purposes for the year is $7.000 OF tais
amount there has been expended during the
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Bought Yesterday-Cured Today

Mrs o. c. Burt Of 20 Broadway, New York,
says: II am surprised and delighted az the change
for the better m my case In one day from the use
Of DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder 1t worked like
magic-there's excuse for . person suffsrink
pain with this remedy within reach. 30 cents
Sold ny r. :. WILLIAMS. ssh snd r sts.; ED
MoNDS wIIIlAMo, ID and Pa. ave- Il
Evening star., 1901-11-11
LOST FOOT ATeEI2 CANEY.
---l1s.S IT'S
Disabled Soldier Who Was in Active
Service In. Cuba.


A man whose appearance indicated that
he was a foreigner occupied a seat in Judi
ciary Square Saturday and the attention OF
a member of the detective corps was at
tracted to him by reason Of the fact that
his feet were encased In slippers instead OF
more appropriate footwear When ques-
toned by the detective the man said he
was a native of Austria and that he is here
looking after his pension claim tor injuries
received In the Spansh-American war.
When President Mckinley called for vol
unteers, he said. he was working in Arkan-
sas for Senator Jones'. having taken out
his naturalization papers In that state.
During the battle OF Ell Caney part OF one
foot was shot or and a cannon passed over
his other foot He soon used up what
money he had when he came here and then
he appealed to charity; organizations. He
spent ten days at the Home for Volunteers
and was then required. he said. to look ior
another place. He called later on the Aus
trian minister and the latter has been car
Ing for him ever since
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Sent to Reform school.

Kate Smith. a eclored girl, sixteen years
old. was committed to the Girls Reform
School by Judge Scott this morning after
having been convicted on a charge Of steal
ing diamond ring valued ut $40 from the
house of Mrs Daisy Wolf. where she for
merly worked as servant
Evening star., 1901-11-11
Fifty DoIIar. for A....lt.

For striking James Wills last night VIII
lam Nolan was fined $50 by Judge Scott
today. He win have to spend $50 days II,
jail unless the fine is paid.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-31
ALIAS SUMMONS.
In the District Court Of the Fifth Judi
cial District, County " Bingham.
State 0f Idaho.

Stephen A. ArchambaiIli,
Plaintiff,
VS.. Alias Summons
Cora Martel Archa mbault.
Defendant
The State OF Idaho Sends Greeting:
To Cora Martel Archambault. defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
| appear in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the District Court
OF the Fifth judicial District Of the State OF
Idaho. I'm and for the county of Bingham and
10 answer the complaint filed therein. within
ten days exclusive of The day of service
after the service on you Of this summons. IL
served within this county: or IL served out of
this county, but in this district within twenty
days: or II served elsewhere, within forty
days.
The said action is brought 10 obtain judg-
ment and decree Of this court dissolying the
bonds of matrImony between plaintiff and you
and for the costs OF this action.
IL il alleged in the complaint as grounds for
this action that on or about the 14th day of
September 1893 you wllfnlly and without
cause deserted and abandoned plaintiff and
1 ever since have and still continues so to- will
! fully and without cause desert and abandon
plaintiff and live separate and apart fron.
rlaintif without sufficient cause or reason
and against his will and without his consent
/ All of which more fully appears from said
| plaintiffs complaint ON file herein copy of
which is served herewith and made part
/ hereof.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail
f 20 eppesr and answer the said complaint ms
above required. the said plaintiff will apply
/ To the court for the relic. demanded in plaint-
| in's complaint filed in this action.
! Witness my hand and the seal of the Dis
! trict Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the
I State of Idaho in and for the County of Bing-
! ham this i6L day of July, 1901.
4 lsRALl GEO. Il. GAGoS. Clerk.
! ID J. Lewis, Atty. for Plf.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-31
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

THE CoRBETT SLOUGH DITCH CO.. a
corporation. Location OF principal place
of business Backfoot, Bingham Co., Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting of
the board of directors held ON Saturday July.
8th. assessment No. 30, of - cents per share,
was levied upon the capital stock of their com
pany, payable TO IL. c. Dippel, secretary and
treasurer, Blackfoot. Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall be unpaid on Tuesday, August @, 1901.
will be delinq uent and advertised for sale al
public auction. and unless payment is made
before enough of each parcel of stock will be
sold ON Saturday, September {. 1901 to pay
said assessment with cost of advertising and
expense OF sale. IL. g. Dippel. Secretary.
Dated July 8, 1901.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-31
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food:taken is
too large or the quality too rich. heart
bnrn is likely to follow, and especially
50 if the digestion has been weakened
10y constipation. Eat slowly and not
too freely Of easily dieested food
Masticate the food thoroughly. Let six
hours elapse between meals and when
yon feel IL fullness and weight ia The
region OF the stomach after eating. In
dicating that you have eaten too much.
take one of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets and the heartburn
may be avoided. For sale by Scott &
Co.. druggists.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-31
Nor and Then.

ksI4b.os aud fruits are high In
|rn cities a. compared with the
Of ONE year nga,
n, Louis this week, potatoes are
Il al tls bushcl. The same week
|rSr. thcy -nld lar - Ia - cenls.
We sa to o. 25 pcr IoO pounds, las,
b cents. Tomatoes sl.55 . bushcl,
bear - tn 10 cent?. Cnrnmburs
bl.hci, ia., YEAR ~ ccnis. Peaches
|sscr crate. last year, - 10 "a cen,s.
E,Srrtty In ,hc markets aud the
Rricrs Brc due 10 the extreme hot
b. WcathcF.