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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
More Naval " ar euvres.
nv Assr,ciated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, December H--Ihe
principal vessels OF the Asiatlc Squadron
are assembling at Cavite as part OF the
programme of Manoeuvres arranged by
Rear-Admiral Evans. The flagship Ken
trcky and the cruiser Cattle arrived there
Yesterday, and the gunboat Princeton left
Uraga yesterday for the same destina-
ton Other vessels of the fleet are al
ready assembled there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
French Vessel Agro nd.
(By Associated Press.l

TOULON. FRANCE, December 1s-The
steamer Afedoc. belonging to the Messag-
cries Maritimes. collided with the French
cruiser Latouche Treville as she was leav-
ng port this evening. She grounded on
the rocks at the Mourillon Arsenal and
now lies in dangerous position. Tho
vessels collided in storm.
On board the Medoc are the mails, 223
passengers for the East Indies and num-
Ter of sailors intended for the French
varships on the China station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Texans Eighi Due.
fEr Associated Pressl

(By Associated Press.)
BEAUMONT. TEN. Dec. 1S.-At a dance
being given at the Natatorium tonight a
duel was fought between John Brouch.
Street Commissioner. and Frank Mat
thews, both men using pistols. Brouch
was killed. II. NJ. Matthews was fatally
wounded and Frank Matthews received a
bullet in the leg. The shooting took place
outside the dance hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
/ Fav r of Croker.

NEW YORK, December 1S.-Justice Lew
entritt, in the Supreme Court, to-day
landed down a decision vacating the stay
granted by Justice Fitzgerald restraining
Fire Commissioner Sturgis from dismiss
ing Fire Chief CT oker until after the ap-
pe.late division of the Supreme Court snail
have passed on the legality of the trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Earthquake Shocks.
pv Ass1,ciated Pressl

(By ASSOCIATED Press.)
SAN JOSE COSTA RIGA. December
1S.-Two violent earthquake shocks were
experienced here at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing. The people of the city were greatly
alarmed. but three were no casualties.
Several other shocks followed at inter-
walls. These, ohwever, were of diminishing
severity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
DEATHS

COLEMAN.-Died. at his residence. No.
1909 Floyd Avenue. December 18th. at
2:i5 A. ~. THOMAS ]. COLEMAN, In
his twentieth year. "a
Heart Church THIS (Frtday) AFTER
NOON at $50 o'clock
at the residence OF her
father. No. 105 W. Grace Street. at $50
P. ~ December IS. 1902. ELSIE. daugh-
ter OF DR.. George a. and carolius# 4
Taber. IS
Funeral private
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
VIII Re,ire From Wall Street.
iBy Associated Press

(By Assoclated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Horace l..
Hotchkiss, who was Jay Gould broker.
and one Of the oldest members OF the
stock Exchange, has sold his seat and
viii retire from Wall Street after a
career in the street of forty-flve 'ears.
Mr.. Hotchkiss was one of the org - zers
Of the Njcarag guam Canal Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Soy DELAYS Trains,

(By Associated Press,
Ell PASO, TEXAS. December 1S.-Heavy
snow in the mountains north and west
of this point is causing serious delay to
all trains entering the city from those
directions The Rock Island and Santa
Fe which cross the mountain ranges OF
New Mexico, are the heaviest sufferers,
hut the traffic on other roads has been
seriously hampered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

from heart trobue, after a long illness.
aged forty-one years. The deceased had
resided in Roanoke for about twenty
years. and was at one time one of the
most prominent Democratic politicians in
the city. He was for years. until i'll
health came on. engaged in the lumber
and building business. and erected many
Of the handsomest residences IN the city.
He was a native of Floyd county. He is
survived b. his wife and five young chill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Mrs. Ellen j. INNS.
Especial Dispatch to The Time

Especial Dispatch to The Times,
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. December
1S-News has been received here OF the
death in Newport News of Mrs. Ellen j.
lnnis of apoplexy. Mrs. Innis was a.
former resident OF this city. and at tho
time of her death owned property here.
Shc. moved to Newport News about four
xearS ago -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
II w. Rey-oiIs.
fsnecial Dfspatch 10 The

Especial Dispatch to The Times.l
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. December
Eli. W. Reynolds. oldest son OF Dir.
w. c. Reynolds. of Parker. Spotsylvania
county. is dead of appendicitis. He was
very popular and regarded as a young
r:an OF unusual promise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Corvicls on Roads.
(By Associated Press. !

QUINCY, ILL. Dec. 1s.-Resolutions
favoring the employment Of convicts OH
public roads were adopted by a conven-
lion Of citizens here to-day. r. w. Rich
ardson Of the Department of Agriculture
at Washington. delivered the principal
address. He dwelt on the effectiveness OF
convict labcr on the roads OF Southern
StofeI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Sail= FL Varezuela.

(I;v Associated PfeS9- y
THE HAGUE. December 1S.-The Dutch
cruiser De Runtjer, which it was pur-
posed to send to the West Indies, has been
ordered to proceed to Venezuela to protect
Dutch interests there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
A Suspicious Character.

Charles King. nicely dressed white
man. was arrested late yesterday after
noon on Broad Street by Detective Ser.
gcants Gibson and Wren. He was taken.
to the Second Police Station. where a
charge Of being suspicious character.
we . dnclkatAd opposite hlA namA. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Thomas YarceY.

fSnacial Dispatch to The Times.1
BOYDTON. VA. December 1S.-Thornas
Yancey one of the oldest citizens living
in the GAINESVILLE Township. died yester-
day, and will be buried to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
CITY HALL COURTS
Date viii Be Set for King Case This
Morning by Judge Witt.

IN the Hastings Court this morning
Judge Witt will fix a date for the second
trial of ex-Aldernan John NJ King, of
Jefferson Ward. accused OF having ac-
copied bride while serving as member
of the City Council. 1t is probable that
some day in the January term will be
set aside for the hearing of this case, in
which the public is SO deeply interested.
City Engineer w. r. Cutstlaw, who has
been seriously Ill for some time. as a re-
suit of which the case has been contin-
;lally postponed, is now practically recov-
cred. He came down to the City Engi-
neer's office for a few minutes yesterday,
and in week or two will be suf<ient-
ly well TO permit of his assuming the
duties of his office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

Charlotte Davis. the colored woman
charged with robbing two countrymen
who were attempting to sell her some
wood was given two years in the pen!-
Tertiary Yesterday afternoon in the Hust-
incs Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Obituary..
Thomas j Coleman.

Mr.. Thomas J. Coleman died early yes
terday morning at his home. NO. liVo
Floyd Avenue.
MIR. Coleman was very popular young
man among many friends. who were
shocked to hear of his death. He had
been i'll some time, suffering with seri-
Gus lung trouble. and more recently hdo
been confined to his bed.
Mr.. Coleman was within fe" DAYS Oh
his twentieth year. He was well-known
end popular In the city. and has hosts or
friends and acquaintances who Will srieFe
to hear of his death. He leaves 1ou-
hrothers-Messrs. Albert, Richard. and
James E. Coleman. OF this city. ana Mr..
William H. Coleman. of Wilmington. n
C-and one sister-A1iss May Coleman
The funeral will take place at $50 o'clock
this afternoon from Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. The interment will be
made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Rooert u. Car m /.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times)
WINCHESTER, VA, December IS
After a. long illness from Bright's disease.
Mr. Robert NJ. Cartme!l. a prominent
hotel man of hits city. died this morning
at Hotel Evans. He was son OF the late
3. NJ. Cartmel. Jr.. and was born In this
county. sixty-nine years ago. During the
civil war he served in Company A. at
+nc'---G.~ rc-e-a' 2 - go d.
ters. and made the unusual re ord 5 hav
ing pa.,.u.pa.e ed in esei battle a d
march of the Army Of Northern VIZ
ginia while General Lee was In COM
mand His ancestors were among the first
settlers In the Valley. Mr.. Cartmell was
widely known as a hotel man, and had
been connected with number Of the
Virginia health resorts and hotels.
among them being Capon. Old Sweet and
Rawley Springs. He leaves one brother.
Mr.. T. K. cartmell, clerk of the County
Court.
Gideon G. Pavre.
Especial Dispatch to The umes.}
ROANOKE, va. Dec 1s.-Gideon c.
Payne died at bis home this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
7G,oeraI Wager :. Sw ,in.
NV Assoctated Press.)

10y Tissue dtstf eSssS-T y
NEW YORK. December 1s.-GAneral
Wager S. Swain died this afternoon at
his residence here OF a complication OF
diseases. His widow. two sons and
daughter were at the deathbed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

The fall term OF the Chancery Court
will come to a close this afternoon. The
January term Will commence on the first
Monday In January.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

Judgment was rendered in the suit of
]. w Sargent against Mrs. A D. and S.
r Atkinson In the Law and Equity Court
YESTERDAY afternoon for s2S076
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
MIR. Knc w ton o ad,

(By Associated Press,
MARION. MASS, December 13.-Hon.s
ncsea N. KnowIton. former Attorney
General Of Massachusetts,. who was strick-s
Ell with apopiexy on December 9Th at his
home, died tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

The suit of Bottoms against the Pas
sanger and Power Company for $1,000
Is in progress in the City Circuit Court.
The suit arose over the killing of the
little girl of Mr.. and Mrs. David Bot
toms on South Cherry Street last spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
4 PROMINENT
Columbian
Gives His Testimony.

Tam ,p.linc Manufacturing Co.. Column
bia. 8. c.:
with pills for tt'rtecr years. and after
many OF The --o,niIe--t physicians OF tho
city had advised me to submit to tho
knife. I concluded to try your Tanno-
piline Ointment. Thanks to your Won
dercul preparation. I am to-day new
man. entirely cured I will sing its
praise forever. Yours truly.
J. McCARTtiA.
Proprietor D1cCartha's Livery Stable. CO.
lumbia. S. c.
Around each bottle Is certificate,
which entities the purchaser to $500 II
not entirely cured Price s1.oo per bot
tie. ASS your druggist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

- y Is NVINFs1 WIN y.
Rony Howard (coloredD. treasurer Of
.o-,,e kind of a negro club in New Town
residing at No. 224 East Seventeenth
street. was the victim OF robbers last
night, his house being entered and ss5 OF
the clubs money taken Entrance Is ~aid
a.. have been effected through the roar
doo- and the Burglars ca,re beto'nan I
o'clock In the morning and day The no.
lice we're Informed of the robbery AZ an
carly hour but find no clue upon which
20 work.
Ills HEAD CUT.
Q. Mal,orey. Of Swanshoro. fell We'd:
nesday at the corner OF ciopton and Hull
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
COMPEL ATTENDANCE.

Special interest is shown among men,
bers of the City Council of Manchester
in a resolution offered in the Legisla-
ture yesterday by Mr.. Jennings. of
Lyncnburg. desinged to compel attend
ance OF members. as such a resolution
was onered in the Board of Aldermen
here last week urgently requesting. il
not compelling, attendance of members
both at committees and in the Board
While there is a difference between the
bodies. the legislators receiving zap yet
there is n degree of similarity between
The two resolutions lat makes both in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
# ROANOKE, " A.. Dec 1s--Gideon G..
Payne died at his loma this morning
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
National Encampment G. A. K. at Washington, D. C., Oct. 6 tOII.

For the occasion of National En. campment Of c. A. R. Washington, b. c, October 6 10 II, 1902, the Southern Railway will sell tickets to Washing. ton and return at less than one way rates (round trip from Memphis SIS 90) October 3, f, and 6, final limit for re- turn October l5, 1902. By depositing ticket with Joint Agert. Washington. before noon of October 15. and on pay ment of fee of soc, an extension of final limit until November 3, 1902, may be obtained.
 Choice of two routes is offered. Train leaving Memphis at II D. m., carries both coaches and sleeper to Washington, without change, with dining car service, arriving at Wash ington at 6:52 a. m, second morning over the shortest mileage and with quickest time, and at seasonable hour of arrival.
 Side trip tickets will be on sale to holders, only, of return portion of G. A. R tickets, or Joint Agents recelpt showing ticket is on deposit with him 10 nearby battefelds, October 6 to H, inclusive. Limit to return within five days.
 For further information call on any ticket agent of Southern Railway.
 (. A. DeSaussure, D. P A.
 Memphis, Tenn,
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
ArSanSaS Cotton Products Company.

We, James K. Jones. as president. and W. b Mann. as secretary of the Arkan- sas Cotton Products Company. a corpora ton duly incorporated and doing business under the laws of the state of Arkansas do hereby certify. and SO certifying say.
 mat. pursuant tO resolution duly adopted by the Annual Meeting of the Stockhoiders Of said Arkansas Cotton Products Company held at the town of Hoptheld, in the state of Arkansas. on the fourth day of August, A D.. 1902 the principal place of business of said Company, and it's office for the transac. ton of business has been remoyep from the town of Morrilton, in the county of Conway, and state of Arkau sas to the town of Forrest City, in the county of St. Francis, and state of Arkan. sas.
 In testimony whereof. we have hereunto set our hands as such president and sec. retary respectively. and affixed the cor porate seal or said Company this 25th day of Augast, A. D.. 1902
 LsEAL JAMES K. JONES, President W. 5. MANN, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Home Visitors Excursions by the
 Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Selies No 1

Rate-One lirst-cass fare plus $2 for round trip. Tickets to be sold on September ,, 9, Is and 23, limited to thirty days from date of sale. Tickets sold to all points in the state of lndi- ana and Ohio, located on and east of the Nandalia Line South Bend to Terre Haute. and E. x T. H. to Evansville, and west of and including a line drawn through Sandusky, Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, Cincinnati, Ohio, and in- uding Louisville, Ky.
 Excursion No. ?.
 Rate-One fare for round trip tickets sold October ,, 8, and ,. limited to November 8 Tickets sold to all point s on and east of the line Of the H. Cent R. k. Evansville to Decatur, Wabash R. k. Decatur to LoganspOit, Wanda ia Line LoganspOrt to South Bend 1. l. & l. k k. 10 St. Joseph, Michigan and the following territory east there oi: All points west of and including Toronto Ont., Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda. Buffalo, Dunkirk, Salamanca. N. Y, Erie t, Pittsburg, Pa, Belaire, Ohio, Wheel ing, Parkersburg and Charleston, w. Va, and north of and including the line of the Chesapeake & Ohio, LOuis- vile. Ky. 10 kenoya, w. Va, and the Baltimore x Ohio R. E. (fcrmerly the Ohio River R k from Kenoya, W. Va, to Wheeling, w. Va.
 For further particulars inquire of W. 5 Durborow, agent, Forrest City.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council met in session at the City Hall Tuesday night. Mayor German presiding, with the following members present: Aldermen Stone, Russell, Myers. Baugh and Recorder Pearson. Absent Alderman Folbre. Treasurer McCrary was also present to make his report but owing to the lateness of the hour it was deferred until next meeting Of the Coun. Gil
 The minutes were read. corrected and approved.
 The correction was in regard to the cars which cucumber the streets. The minutes read "to enforce the ordinance in regard to unloading coal cars on Front street D It should have read ito enforce the ordi- nance prohibiting all cars from standing ol Front street. It is to be hoped tha [ the marshal will enforce the ordinance.
 The following claims were audited and 1l....
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Road Master McAvoy Resigns.

Harry Hazard, effective Monday, be- came roadmaster of the eastern divis- ion of the ChOctaw- Rock Island system with headquarters at Little Rock. sue ceeding Capt. A, MeAvoy, resigned on account of ill hea'th.
 Capt. McAvoy is one of the oldest employees of the Choctaw. Had he re- mained with the road another month. until October l, he would have served an even quarter of century with this one line. He went with the road short. ly after it was constructed between Memphis and Little Rock, when it was tue Memphis and Little Rock. He has been with 1t continuously since that time and has seen the many changes in names, officials, equipment, etc He has seen 1t grow from the short line of only local importance to the through line that 1t is today western outlet to Colorado, Mexico and the Pacific coast He saw the building of the last exten. sion from Texoma to Amarillo, and the preparations for the farther exten- sion from Amarillo to Tecumcari, N. M, to form physical connection with the Rock Island system into Mexico.
 The Captain was well-know figure in Forrest City, and his many friends will miss his hearty welcome, and he carries with him the best wishes for his speedy recovery to health and flu. ture prosperity.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Attention Confederates.

The members of N. B. Forrest Can D No 623, Confederate Veterans, are commanded to meet at the courthouse, on Saturday, September 6 at ? o'clock. D. m. Election of delegates to attend the state reunion at Hot Springs and other business of importance.
 T. C. FoLBRE, Commander. T. c. MEEWIN, Adjntant.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Beware of the Knife,

NO profession has advanced more rapidly Of late than the surgery. but it should not be used except where absolutely necessary In cases of piles for example, it is seldom needed. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye cures quickly and permanently. UnequalIed for cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, skin diseas- es. Accept no commercials. Il was so troubled with bleeding piles that lost much blood and strength, ''says J c. Phil lips, Paris, III. "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured me in a short time.p Soothes and heals.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
A sad Disappointment.

lneueet've liver medicine is dlsappoint- meht, but you don't want to purge. strain and break the glands of the stomach and bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers ney tf disappoiht. They cleanse the system of all poison and putrid matter and do it so gently that one enjoys the pleasant effects They are a tonic to the liver. Cure bilious ness, torpid liver and prevent fever.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
>b -.s- >sA-a-.------------- DeV cured by Worms,

Children often cry, not from pain, but from hunger. although fed abundantly. The entire trouble arises from hamilton, ther food is not asslmilated, but devour ed by woims. A few doses of Whites Cream Nermifuge will cause them to cease crying and begin .o thrive at once, very mach to the surprise and joy of the moth. CT. 25c 9t J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Special Reduced Rates.

Tourist rates 10 El paso. Texas, on sale daily. Tickets to El Paso. Texas. a,d return at S47.45 Return limit 90 days from date ot sale
 For further information, call on or address. R. F. Palmer, Agent. Forrest City, Arkansas. or Geo. II. Lee. G. r. S T A, Little Rock Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
2l Years a Dyspeptic,

K. IT. Foster, SIS s 2d St.. Salt Lake City, writes: "l have been bothered with dyspepsia or indigestion for 2l years; tried many doctors without relief; recent. ly got bottle of Heroine. One bottle cured me, l am now taperng of on the second. l have recommended it 10 my friends; itis curing them, too." soc at J. Y. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Lingering Summer Colds.

Don't let a cold run at this season. Sum
 mer colds are the hardest kind 10 cure and if neglected may finger along for months. A long siege like this will pull down the strongest constitution. One Minute Cough Cure will break up the attack at once. Safe, sure. acts al once. Cures coughs, colds. croup, broehits, all throat and lung trouOIes. The children Ike t.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
Total ...................S S840 s

The Mayor reported for the month Of August 9 arrests, with fines amounting to S4l.0O
 The Marshal's report was the same as the Mayors.
 The Recorder was allowed further time Hake h's report.
 Tue Mayor then introduced the electric light question, and said that the people were clamoring for light; that when he ex- piained the situation 10 them they agreed with his vlew-that they were paying too much for the unsatisfactory lights.
 Alderman Russell exhibited circular. setting forth the merits of the Delmar gasolene street lamp, and moved that the city buy three of said lamps for trial. The motion was seconded by Ald. Myers and carried.
 Alderman Baugh said that he had in- terviewed Mir. Simmons, and that Sim. mons made proposition to furnish 9 can- de power lights al sl 55 per month, moon. light schedule.
 The Mayor insisted on an all night ser. vice. After considerable talk, pro and con, the matter was laid over until ntxt meeting, and Aldermen Baugh, Stone and Myer were appointed committee to see what proposition MT. Simmons would offer
 An ordinance requiring the residents wing on the line of the sewer on the southside to connect their premises with same, was laid oyer until next meeting for revision.
 Alderman Meyer made complaint of the destruction of sidewalks by vehicles run. ming over them, and the marshal was in structed to arrest al violators.
 The council then adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
E ot DOOned For IIfa

''l was treated for three years by good doctors, writes w. A. Greer, McConnells- vile, O., "for piles, and fstula, but. when all failed, Bucken' Arnica Salve cured me in two weeks" Cures burns, bruises. cuts, corns, sores. eruptions, salt rheum, piles or no pay. 25c at J II Dunayant's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-05
FOR SALE.

Al Caldwell, Ark. ., two store hou es, 22Xoo and 16XS0, OF 1 acre lot. Five room cottage and barn. on 4l acre loi. Two tenant houssson acre lot. Good business property, on Iron Mountain Railroad. For terms apply to
 G. N. LAUGHINGHousE,
 Forrest City, Ark