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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
NOTICE OF SALE,


NJ HkRFAS, on the I'D DAY Of October. 1890.
w William Hobbs aud Mary HOBBS his
VIE, executed to the undersigned as trustee.
thtlr deed conveying the following described
real estate in 81. Francis County. state Of Ar
kansas, re- Wit:
Tue West Halt Of the Southeast Quarter Of
section Twenty-f6ur. 20 Township SIX ol
NpTth Kange I wo - East. containing Eigh-
t}-hFe - acres Of land, more or les said
chrlng certain sum Of money therein men.
TONED. due Mrs f. N. Thomas. sad frust
aeed was fled for record In the office of the
clerk and recorder of said County ON Narch
- Io5'- ana IS OF record IN said office III Book
-. page 80
II was provided in said trust deed thai unon
ueiaGlt being made IN the payment OF said
dtot, or any part thereof. that the ana ensign
ca, al ief giving ten DAYS notice bv pVbtIca-
non IN some newspaper published tn sand
county. OF tue time. terms object and risra
OF sale, and the property to be -old shattld
sell tae same TO the highest bidder for cash
Al sucn time and place ne NAV desiy Dete
Now therefore, default having been made
IN tue payment CT said deat. there beng "A
oalance due OF Seveuty-nine Dollars and For
iy-seVen cents tsi9.4sl ana the undersigned
shaNlng been requested by the legal holacr Of
s4ll deot TO make sale as above uroyICed. " IN
en- the - " 'i
I'D DAY OF DECEMBER. 1901.
sell the above described land 10 the highest
Didder, Tor cash. at the west door of tb. colirt-
mouse IN -. Francis County, Arkansas SAID
sale being made Tor the purpose of satfsfyirc
sala deot ana expenses OF executing this
Witness my hand as such trustee this 4tb
day OF December, EI0I
Il "a r a. WV ra.,,-t,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06

What? Adair's Venetian Cream. Use
one box and yonr freckles and b!otches
will disappear as if by magic. without a
particle OF injury to the most delicate skin
Nothing like II as complexion beautifer
Price 25c, at .Jno. II Iipton's
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06

The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure
is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your drug
gist VIII refund money, II after taking
one bottle you are not entirely satisfied
with results. Doc
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
Dissolution NotIca,

Notice j. hereby given. that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between y. Nelson
and ]. Il. Terry, under toe firm name OF Terry
K Nelson. i this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent J. 3. Terry retiring n. B. Nelson as
sumes a Indebtedness OF the firm
J L. TERRY.
Nov. !. 1911 y. b. NELSON.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
A Good
A dive rti Sement

Is the Work the British Doctors
are Doing at their Office. 25S
Second Street, Opposite Court
Square, Memphis, Tenn, by Civ.
ing their Services Free of Charge
thus Demonstrating their Ablli.
ty to Cure Many MalaGies that
are Called Incurable.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
MONDAY. JANUARY
NOTICE

Notice j. hereby given. that contract will
he let Al the front door OF the courthouse in
st. Francis county. Arkansas. az public out
cry, between tae hours Of 10 am, and p m,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
A Good cough Medicine.

From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Australia
find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
an excellent medicine have been SUI
ferns from seryere cough for the last
two months. and il has effected a cure |
have great pleasure IN recommending it
w. c. WoCKNEE This is the opinion Of
our oldest and most respected residents.
aud has been voluntarily given in good
faith, that others may Try the remedy and
be benefited. as was Mr.. Wockner. This
remedy is sold by j I Sanders.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
Containing Over COO Pages.
Special Features.

Hniionairss Of the United States: Psrtl
calars About Three thousand American
Magnates. Organized Labor; Strength Of TIE
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
From a Hotei Landlord.

Dear Sirs:-I had DO faith in testimo.
nias or advertised medicines until took
DR.. Caldweil's Syrup Pepsin. my atlen-
ton being called to it by a letter from
some one who had been cured of what he
called chronic constipation. and / began
taxing 1t for my case. Ii any one who
reads this has Constipation or Stomach
Trouble earnestly recommend Dr.. Caid
wells Syrup Pepsin Ny one experience
aud complete cure prompts me to promise
that you will find il viii do all that is
Claimed for il. Respectfully.
L. o GURNEE.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06

4 staff OF eminent physicians and surgeons
from the British Medical Institute hsVe, al
the urgent solicitation of Il large number 4
patients under their care in this country. e~-
tablished permanent branch of the Institute
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06
Prop. Hotel Paris, |
Sold by J Ii DunaVant.

Mr. and Mrs. Chester MeRae left for
Camden Thursday, after visiting home
aud being happily entertained. They
viii remain in Camden until after the
marriage Of Mr. McRae's sister, Miss
Eva, and Mr. Peter Powell. then GO to
their future home at Midland. Texas,
TO reside, where Mr. McRae is engaged
IN the stock business and has ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mctae were accompanied
by Misses Norma Rollwage and Annie
Russell. who will be guests OF the Bel
sers and ofieiate as bridesmaids at tie
Powell McRae nuptlals.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-12-06

December l. 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
TO BUY ANOTHERL LINE
The c. P. g. V. to be Added
to N. & w. System.
Six Pennsr rIyania Railroad Men Among the Nor
folk and Western Directors Give That
Road the Control.
lBy the Associated press.l

Roanoke, Va, Oct 10.-The annual
meeting Of the Norfolk and Western
Raiifuad Company ana affiliated corn
pan,es was held in the board rooms of the
Norfolk and Western general offices in
this city today. Among those present
at the meeting were the following direc-
tors OF the Norfolk and Western; Henry
Fink, president, of New York; f. J. Kim
ball. chairman of the board of directors.
of Philadelphia Col. Walter III. Taylor,
president of the marine bank. of Norfolk;
Joseph |. Doran, general solicitor. OF
Philadelphia: Capt. John p. Green first
vice president Of the Pennsylvania Com
pany, Of Philadelphia; n Parker Short
ridge, president OF the Philadelphia Ma
tional bank and director in the Pennsyl
vania Company; Jas. McCrea, first vice.
president of Pennsylvania lines west OF
Pittsburg of Pittsburg, Pa; A. j. Hemp
hill secretary of the Norfolk and Western
and affiliated companies.
The annual report of the company was
received and approved, besides whicn
other matters specified in the secretary 5
call were taken up.
1Uc purchase OF the CINCINNATI. IOTl5-
mouth and Virginia road was also con-
sidered The same board of directors
was reelected. They are as follows:
Frederick j. Kimball Henry Fink, w. H.
Barnes, JOS. !. Doran, Jno. p. Green, Jas
McCrea, Victor Morawetz. S. NJ. Provost,
Samuel Rea. N. Parker Shortridge and
Walter II. Taylor.
The directors re e-elected the old officers
They are:
Henry Fink. president; f. J. Kimball.
chairman of the board l.. f. Johnson,
general manager; A. J. Hemphill, secrc-
tary and assistant treasurer; NJ G. jane
son, comptroller; T. S. Davant. general
freight agent; J. G. Cassell, general sup
erintendent; T.. T. Burnett, purchasing
agent; Victor Morawetz, general counsel,
and JOS. l. Doran, general solicitor.
About eighty-seven per cent OF the
stock was represented at the meeting
and the affairs of the road were pro-
nounced as being in excellent shape.
There are six Pennsylvania railrod men
on the board, giving that road the con-
troll. A number of those present left
for Cincinnati Immediately after the
meeting to attend another Of the Cincin-
natl, Portsmouth and Virginia on Satur-
day. Norfolk and Western officers will
be chosen and the road will become ac-
tually part of the Norfolk and Western
System az that time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
TO IMPROVE THE ROADS.
The Southsrn's Scheme to Awaken More In
terest Among the People.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 10.-The Southern
railway has entered upon scheme for
the Improvement Of the wagon roads OF
the South in pursuance of the policy of
President Spencer to encourage the
growth and development OF all territory
tributary to- the Southern system. A
good roads special train of ten cars Will
leave here shortly for the South under
charge of President w. ii. Moore, OF
the National Good Roads Association,
and will make frequent stops at points
along tie Southern railway for the pur-
pose Of building sample roads and
arousing interest among the people in
the subject. The aim is to educate the
Southern people in practical road build
ing and to impress on them the econo-
my and benefit to be derived from fine
roads. The train will carry all neces-
sary machinery for the building of roads
and a corps of road experts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
Leads North Carolina Dailies i'm Newsamd lation

ships TO ram any of the American ves-
sells.
BY the court WAS your position dur
ing the battle of July such as to en-
able you to observe clearly the relative
positions and movements OF the differ
ent ships?'
mo, sir. | never observed the relative
positions of all the ships on account OF
the smoke and the attention We were
payingf to our own ship in the fight"
Lieutenant Commander Grant was asked
by Captain Lemly concerning the block
ade of Cienfuegos and said there we're
no directions giving as to order OF battle
there but that there was upon arrival
signal from the flagship that Cienfue
gos was to be blockaded. He had on the
occasion OF the manoeuvre off Cienfuegos
seen the Spanish earthworks there and
the masts of one vessel lying in the har-
Dor, but nothing to his knowledge had
been done 70 destroy those works.
Commander Grant said that he re-
membered a signal from the Brooklyn
before starting from Cienfuegos saying
that the fleet was bound for Santiago
and would rendezvous at Gonaives Bay.
He said that on the first night out from
Cienfucgos a suspicious vessel which
hod enormously been supposed to be-
long to the enemy had been sighted
The Brooklyn, which had been steaming
just in front Of the Massachusetts,
changed its course and turned to port.
The witness said that as soon as he OBJ
served this manoeuvre he turned the
Massachusetts, so as to protect the ship
following. Then" he said, "as / knew
/ was going to clear the Brooklyn,
, went ahead with port engine full speed
and shifted the helm and gave the
whistle signal"
Were the ships in formation Of col
umn?" Capt. Lemly asked
The witness replied: They were not.
! There was a mix up
! Commander Grant placed the distance
| Of the blockading fleet from the mouth
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
CONDITION OF CORN
The Lowest October Average
Ever Recorded.
The Figures 52.l Compared With 8l.8, tht
Mean Ct October Averages For Last
Ten Years.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct. 10.-The following is
the monthly report of crop conditions
issued by the statistician Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture:
The monthly report Of the statistician
of the Department of Agriculture shows
the average condition Of corn on October
] to have been 52.1 as compared with
51.7 last month and 5S.2 on October l.,
1900, S27 at the corresponding date in
1899, and 1873, the mean of the October
averages of the last ten years. With
the exception of Texas, where there Is
no appreciable change of condition, the
entire South reports somewhat lower
averages than on September L. there
being decline of points in North
Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Ala
bama. in Virginia and Tennessee and
in Kentucky The average for the en-
age ever recorded.
In the condition of tobacco there has
been an improvement of points in
Virginia and Tennessee, in Maryland,
in Kentucky, 10 in Ohio and 13 in Mis-
souri,. There has been decline of /
point in North Carolina, and the aver
age condition remains about the same
as on September / in Connecticut, Penn
sylvana and Wisconsin as compared
with their respective ten year aver
ages, Virginia and Tennessee five points
above Kentucky, points above Penn
sylvania and Maryland IL points above,
and Connecticut 8 points above, and
Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin and
Missouri are respectively 10, 4, "a ann
points below their ten year average.
AS to the condition of sweet potatoes,
North Carolina, South Carolina and
New ersey report / point, Virginia 3
points and Georgia points above their
respective averages for a series of
years, while Alabama and Florida re-
port point, Tennessee 2, Mississippi s.,
Louisiana 8, Kentucky 10, Texas 20 and
Arkansas % points below their respec-
tive averages for a series Of years.
As 20 the condition of sugar cane,
Louisiana reports 5, Georgia and Mis-
sissippi 2 points above, and Florida 3,
South Carolina A, Alabama and Texas
10 points below their respective averages
for a series Of years.
As to the condition of rice, Louisiana
reports 3, Georgia 2, North Carolina 6,
Texas and Mississippi points above,
and South Carolina, Florida and Ala
bama each ri point below their respec-
tive averages for series of years.
AS to the condition Of apples, Indiana
reports 2, Virginia Z, North Carolina
points above their October averages for
the last six years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11

With the President about the necessity
for liberality In river and harbor appro-
priations. The President said he was
friendly to legitimate assistance for the
development of the harbors and water
ways of the country.
A. ii. Boyden. Mayor OF Salisbury. N
G., invited the President to og on
hunting tri pin his State
Judge Jno, s. Long, OF Florida. now
consul general at Cairo, and Henry S.
Chubb Republican National Committee
man from Florida, told the President that
the Republican organization for the State
would make no recommendations for re-
appointments in the Federal service ex-
ccpt where the records of the incumbents
justified such course. IL Is understood
that all the present officials Will be en-
dorsed fer re appointment with the possi-
bic exception OF the United States Disc
trict Attorney, the postmaster at Tampa
ard the collector at Apalachcola.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
CALLERS ON ROOSEVELT.
The Mayor Of Salisbury Invites Him Here ona
Hunting Trip
(By the Associated press.)

Washington, Oct. 10.--There was a
slight falling off in the number of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's callers today Repre-
sentative Thompson, of Alabama, pre-
sented Capt. Jno. B. Mcdonald, Of the
Third cavalry, who Is an applicant for a
brigadier generalship. Capt. Mcdonald
was wounded in the Philippines last
spring while assaulting force OF in
surgents under Gen. Tinio whom he cap
tured. Representative Thompson said the
President informed him he believed in re-
warding officers for exceptional service
and should not hesitate IL the occasion
warranted do so by jumping them over
superiors.
Representatives Davey and Meyer OF
Louisiana, introduced TO the President
the New Orleans delegation to the River
and Harbor Congress that has just fin
ished its work at Baltimore and talked
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
UNDER MASK OF RELIGION.
Crimes Against Women Committed by Fraud
Engineered by MADAME Diss de Bar.
(By the Associated Press J

London, Oct 10.-The hearing of the
case OF Theodore and Laura Jackson,
alias Horos, who are charged with con-
spring TO defraud women OF money and
jedelry by fortune telling, was resumed
here today.
Laura Jackson, formerly Ann Odela
Diss dc Bar, Of New York. made a strange
appearance She wore in the dock the
loose, cream colored decollette garment.
resembling surplice. over which was "a
pale blue silk robe, which she wore whom
romanded, September 26th
Chas. w. Mathews, senior counsel to the
treasury. represented the treasury. He
detailed three charges against the prison
ers, obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, procuring girls and rape.
The offenses. said Mr.. Matthews, were
committed by fraud unique in the annals
OF crime. The Horoses established re-
iIgous sect called "Theocratic Unity
claimed the attributes of divine power,
and induced girls to misconduct them
selves with Theodore, under the BELIEF
that ii was necessary part OF their re-
ligious devotion. Poverty, chastity and
obedience" were the watchwords OF Theo-
cratic Unity which also was called the
purity league. Chastity however, only
applied to married people
Neophytes joining the unity were
Obliged to vow secrecy and profess belief
in the divinity OF the Horoses, both Of
whom, said Mr.. Matthews. possessed mes
merle power especially Laura. The lat
ter frequently interrupted counsel with
loud screams of False"
A well-bred woman, % years of age
who, the prosecution say, is the Oldest Of
the many victims OF the Horoses, tes.i-
fed in support OF Mr.. Matthews state
ment.
Evidence In the case was adjourned
until tomorrow IL is probable that there
will be many sitting OF the police court
before the case goes to jury. The Gov
ernment officials expect the prisoners
will receive life sentences.
The identity of Laura with Ann Odella
Dlss de Bar has been thoroughly estab-
lished Jackson Is said to be convicted
confidence trick man Laura Jackson
conducted vigorous cross examination
in her own and Jackson's behalf.
The court was helf filed with young
and pretty girls awaiting to testify
against the couple.
IL has been learned that the accused
were married in New Orleans In 1893,
came to London In 1899, and then went 10
Paris and Cape Town. Returning to Eng
land, they established the Theocratic
order here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
OCCURS AT FAIR GROUNDS
Twelve Thousand People in Attend
ance on Exhibition.
SOME EXCITING RACES PULLED OFF
Sam Harney, Cigar Maker, Steps in From, Of
a Shifting Engine and Meets In
slant Death Under the


Especial TO News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c., Oct 10.-The attend
ance at the Fair today was far in excess
OF yesterday, being estimated at from 10,-
coo to 1900. All the factories and shops
in Greensboro closed for the day, and
excursion trains brought many from all
directions
The racing was more spirited and ex-
citing than on either of the previous days.
There were four starters for the 2:S0
class trotting and pacing, purse $3.50,
which was run in five heats.
Frances Medium, b. m, A. u. Aberhand.
Mobile, Ala. won the first heat in 2:29h.
Queen Bess, r. m. Garland Daniel,
Greensboro, won second in 2:32K.
Lady Thelma, $. f.. Roper and Christian,
Roper, N c., won third, fourth and fifth
in 2:31h, 2:30, 1882.
Katie, s. m. w. B. Brewer. Pulaski,
Tenn, won the 2:94 class trotting (purse
5000, in three straight heats, making
each in 2:29h.
Grandma, r. m, Il. Engleking. Rich
mond, Va, won the first heat in the run
ming race. best two in three, for purse Of
5000, in 1:09. The race was called at the
end of the first heat on account of dark
ness,
Only one accident marred the pleasure OF
the day at the Fair grounds. The trick
bicycle rider, while preparing To ride
down stairway, fell from his wheel,
struck the stairway and fell TO the
ground He is probably fatally injured.
Sam Harvey. cigar maker Of this city,
stepped in front of shifting engine on
the track of the Southern here today and
was instantly killed. He was intoxicated
and had been taken off the track once.
Harvey was about thrty-five years old
and unmarried.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11

W sus IL - a lONs
The court replied as follows:
''Sir: The court has received and con-
sidered your letter of this date In which
you again request that you be permitted
TO appear before the court as counsel
for Rear Admiral Sampson, and given IA
cilities which will enable you to hear the
procedure and TO defend that officer from
attack when necessary.
In reply, | have to state that while
the precept convening this court gives
it authority to permit any person whom
it may regard as concerned in the inves-
tigation to be present for the purpose OF
cross examining witnesses and of evil
dence, the court considers that Rear
Admiral Sampson is not an interested
party in the case now before il and not
therefore entitled to appear as such
either in person or by counsel; and
you are further informed that If COM
munications arise whicn, in the opinion
of he court render necessary for Admit
raj Sampson to be represented, due no
tice win be sent him.
Very respectfully,
GEO. DEWEY,
Admiral u s. N"
President of the court.
ITO Mr.. w. II. Stayton, Washington
u. G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
THE STATE FAIR AT RALEIGH

THE GREAT TWENTIETH CENTURY STATE FAIR AT RAIL
EIGH OCTOBER 22-26TH, GOING A REVELATION TO
GUARANTEE OE WHAT THE MANAGERS HAVE ARRANGED
WE HAVE THE EXHIBITS, AND HAVE SECURED THE At
fractions AT TIE COST OF LAVISH OUTLAY
MONEY AND ENERGY THAT PEOPLE BENErIT-
STATE FAIR " " -
WE WANT ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND VISITORS TO PASS
- ~-~~~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
Two Killed by Bursting Boiler.
(By the Associated Press }

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 10-Two men
were killed and several injured in a
boiler explosion at the saw mill OF r.
Butterworth and Brother, near Dewitt
Station. in Dinwiddie county, this morn
ing. The mill was totally wrecked. The
killed are:
A. G. SMITH, of Salisbury, Mr., who
had contract TO cut 100000 feet OF
timber for the Butterworth's
NORMAN WRIGHT, colored
NORMAN SMITH, son of A. G. Smith,
is among the injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
ONWARD SILVER THE WINNER.
Ed Geers is Rewarded After Seven Years Of
Effort.
fBy the Associated Press. }

Lexington, KY, Oct. l0,--After trying
for seven years, Ed Geers today landed
Transylvana stake. Urging Onward
Silver turned from seven fast heats to
his top speed, following one of the most
sensational drives through the stretch
in the recollection of veterans he cap
tured first money in the $4,000 event.
The last finish, as nearly all the previ-
Gus ones had been, was thrilling, only
a short neck measuring the victory.
After the fifth heat all save Onward
Silver and Chain Shot, with two heats
each to their credit, and Susie j., with
one heat, had retired TO their stables.
The son Of Onward was favorite at $50
with the field of nine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
Noted Railroad Contractor Dead.
by the Associated Press. ,

New York. Oct. 10.--John G.. Stanton,
railroad conductor of note, Is dead at
the age of 80 years.
Mr.. Stanton was pioneer In railroad
building in the South at the close of the
war, constructing the Alabama and
Chattanooga railroad, now known as the
Alabama Great Southeren. He was
LARGELY instrumental In developing the
coal and iron interests of the South.
His last important work was on the
Foughkcepsie bridge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
Cleveland County Furnished 2,442

Special to News and Observer.)
Shelby, N c., Oct 10.-Adjutant John
X Wells has sent to DR.. b. II. Dixon,
State Auditor at Raleigh, a detailed
statement showing the numbers furnished
by Cleveland county to the Confederate
army. The total is 2,i42. This Is more
than the voting population Of Cleveland
county at that time. DR.. Dixon Is writ
ing history OF Cleveland county in the
Confederate army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-11
They Call Mr.. George.

Especial to the News and Observer)
wilmington, N. c., Oct 10.-The ves-
Try or st. aJmes Episcopal Church has
extended call TO Rev. T. w. NJ.
George, Of New Bern to become rector.
me rectorship has been vacant since
KEY Robert Strange, ID. D., accepted a
call to Richmond, Va.