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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
DIVORCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Rev. Randolph II. McKim Opposes
Change in Present Law.

A letter has been addressed to each mem
Der Of the House District committee by the
Rev Randolph H McKin. rector of the
Church of the Epiphany, setting forth rea-
sons why no change should be made in the
District code on the divorce section. The
letter reads:
Referring to the proposed amendments TO
the District of Columbia code. SO far as
they touch the law Of marriage and divorce,
! beg most respectfully, but earnestly, to
urge that no change should be made in
that part of the present law which re-
strtcts absolute divorce from the bond OF
marriage to cause only, viz. adultery.
provided that in that case the innocent
party only may remarry.'
THE friends of a higher morality re-
toiced in the repeal of the old law on this
subject about a year ago, because under
II, as Judge Bradley said, Washington was
rapidly developing into a divorce center
That law, In the opinion Of the district at
torney, put a premium on conduct which
destroys the foundation of the state
Shall the new law, which represents the
sanctity Of the family. the purity of the
home, and the conviction of the conscience,
on this vital question, be repealed after only
four months trial?
Il urge the following reasons against such
action: First. because Congress owes 1t to
Its own dignity not to repeal its own en-
actment before its wisdom has been tested
by time, or until it has been shown to be
contrary to the public Interest; second. be-
cause the frightful increase of divorces in
the United States-9,937 in 1867, 1888 in
1SS6-a ratio of increase unequaled in any
civilized country in the world-demands
that every existing safeguard of the purity
of the family should be jealousy MAIN
tanned.
Third, because our legislation should be
governed by the sanctions OF high moral
standard, having in view the sanctity of
the marriage bond which the overwhelming
weight of Christian sentiment among our
people hold can only be absolutely dis
solved by the act of adultery.
Fourth, because the moral standard of
the national capital should be the highest
In the land, and its laws a pattern and
beacon for the state laws throughout the
country.
Fifth. because, as the passage of the
present law was an encouragement and an
inspiration to the advocates Of a higher
standard of legislation on this vital sub
ject, so Its repeal would be a triumph of
those influences which make for the dsin-
tegration of the home and the lowering of
the moral ideals of the people
please note that / make no objection to
notifications of the law in the matter of
limited divorce"
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cision rendered Saturday overruled the flnd-
ing Of the auditor of the War Department in
the matter OF the claim Of J. NJ Csballos g.
Co. OF New York for the transportation of a
number of persons from the Philippine Is
lands to Spain, and allows them 81. 493 for
such service.
The claim was for $s4. 1876, based on a oon-
tract with the United States government
for the transportation and subsistence and
delivery on shore Of each commissioned
officer, private or other person designated
by the Secretary OF War. and the auditor
held that the S9S persons charged for were
duly transported, but that the evidence
failed to show them to have been commits
stoned officers and allowed the sum Of $73.75
for each. instead Of $215 as the contract
provided. BY the controllers decision the
full amount Of the claim u allowed
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regiment in the Philippines September,
1880. He remained there until June. 1900.
when he accompanied his regiment to
China, subsequently returning to the Phil
ippines.
In January. 1901. he was examined for
promotion to the grade Of first lieutenant,
and. passing a creditahle examination, was
appointed first lieutenant 2sth Infantry.
February 2. 1901. He served with that reg
iment at Vancouver barracks, Washington,
until November. 1901 when he accompanied
1t to the Philippines, where he has served
up to date. At the War Department his
record is marked "clear."
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WILL KEEP UP HIS FIGHT.
Mealy Dissatisfied With Exoneratiori
Of Ambassador Clayton.

Mr.. Theall, resident counsel for Mr..
Mealy. has received telegram from that
person dated at Monterey, confirming the
press reports Of his success in his case be-
fore the supreme court Of Mexico. and
stating that the court found gross irregu-
larfties In the proceedings against him. In
view Of this finding of the court. Mr.. Theall
expects to submit to the State Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
A Suit at $3.50.
The Silk Wraps

They re the unrivaled favorites this spring.
We don't know of fashion that ever took
such a strong hold ON favor with the possible
exception of Raglan when it first appeared.
Most of the Silk Wraps are all model gar
n1ents. We have but one of kind. No more
exactly like Them will be shown. That's one
thing woman thoroughly appreciates about
this store. She buys am exclusive garment
here and she knows she has the only ONE of
its kind she will see.
THE Silk Wraps are i'm full length, three
quarter length and short. Perfectly tailored,
some plain, many trimmed i'm some fanciful
fashion, just as the designer was inspired at
the time of its creation. Not high.
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preme court of Mexico also decided in the
company's favor the famous Gulf railway
case. which has been pending for seven
years. Meaiy claims that this decision was
the immediate outcome Of the agitation of
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r. HARRIS & CO., sss S sssss''

his own case. He proposes to continue the
war he has begun upon United States And.
bassador Clayton.
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FULL CLAIM ALLOWED.

Bill for Transporting Spanish Soldiers
From Manila.
The controller Of the treasury, by . de-
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Mems Hats, 81, So, 81 & S..

We've got your hat wants well
provided. Hats for men who want
to pay 81 and the best So Hats at
that. We guarantee them.
Hats for men who want a little
more quality-S3 for the famous I'M
perial Hats. We have their sole
agency here. Took it because the
Imperial was the best So Hat we
could find.
Then ST and S. Hats for men who
want the, best. Stetson Hats-you've
need more information about them.
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WEDDING PRESENTS R. Ri Harris s Co.'s
Gut Glass Department.

In our Cut Glass Room displaying the
handsomest stock, marked at prices that easily
place US In the van as cut glass leaders,
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a claim for heavy pecuniary damages in
behalf Of Mealy, who. he asserts, has for
two years suffered from this irregular pros
ecution. Mealy telegraphs that the SUI
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PARKER. BRIDGET & co.
Tailored Suits
For the Ladies.

--Pre=erminemtly good.
THAT expresses it. All the
Parker=Bridget Suits are
good. That's their rep
mtatiOm.
A Suit at $3.50.
1.-The best value we've ever put out at the
price. We say ga suit" but the price covers
variety-exceptionally large-interestingy
varied. ALI tastes don't rum I'm the same
channel and we don't believe i'm confirming
you Within close limits as to the style you can
get at price.
THE $3.50 Suits unique i'm their way
You don't see others like them. Distinctly
Parker-Bridget Suits-exclusive cor
rect-cut perfect-tailoring beyond criticism.
Some are made with the silk drop skirts, for
many of the seasons styles call for that.
A Suit at S2A.5O.
--You haven't seen Them before. They're
new and If YOU'LL take our Judgment they're
good-good i'm value, good i'm quality. You've
paid more for less. YOU'LL be asked more for
less anywhere you may go.
The courier., 1902-08-09
EineoIn's $
BdsGDe

As a general rule people do not get
out of the city Jail.
Since 1887 but five men have got
away. But one of these men was want
ed real badly. He made good his es-
cape and the people who would like to
Incarceration have not been encouraged
by a single trace of him since that
time.
As a general rule a pretty strict
watch Ia kept. The prisoners. with
the exception Of petty offenders. are
under surveillance day and night. Of
ficers make it their business to see
what every one Is doing.
Digging through the walls is one Of
the favorite methods of crooks who
think they can get out Of the city jail.
They get into trouble when some po-
hceman, who really hasn't any busi-
ness around any way, comes in and
lights the gas and illuminates the dark
places. In technical parlance this is
turning on the glim" and is fatal to
prospective jail breakers.
It ID next to impossible to get the
necessary tools. Every thing passed
to the prisoners must go through the
hands OF the officers. Crooks and dis
reputable people cannot see their pas.
When q man il first arrested he is
searched very carefully. The final ex-
animation comes after the pulling and
hauling before the sergeant's desk. In
side the jail the man Is stripped and
his garments scrutinixed.
Bar nling does not do much good.
The courier., 1902-08-09

This can be detected at once and to
escape the prisoner must run the
gauntlet outside and this means re-
denizens. as a usual thing. do not car
ry stupendous life insurance policies.
Attempts to aid prisoners and weak
efforts at escape are frequent. They
happen so often I'm the lives of officers
that little attention is paid the ineffect-
usual run Of amateur jail breakers.
Others use their energy in keeping
from getting arrested and spring their
Jail delivery schemes at some place
other than the city Jail.
Two men escaped from back cells.
They dug out. The other three es-
capped from the large cell, known to the
FOUNDERS as the bull pen." One of
them tunneled and the other two fled
through. One of the five men was re-
ly enough to warrant a search and the
fifth hasn't been seen since.
The latter was locked up as a sus-
pect. He had a criminal record a yard
long. This knowledge was in the p s.
session Of the chief and day captain.
The night men came on (and by the
way this happened long before the
regime Of Night Captain Ireland) and
they were not unduly excited over the
"vag" in the bull pen.''
A call came in. The patrol driver AMI
the reserve men went out with the
wagon. The driver returned with a
man dead to the world. The reserve
officer was called elsewhere. The night
captain started out to help with the
intoxicated one.
Just at the identical moment when
both men were in the shed the suspect
opened the door leading to the police
court room and quietly walked out. He
The courier., 1902-08-09
He COURIER

sauntered by the fire boys. hands in
pockets and walked slowly toward the
Burlington yards.
The prisoner had filed two bars and
bent a third. He crawled through, got
into the hallway and luck favored him
throughout.
The courier., 1902-08-09

he ordered the new prisoner tucked
away for the night. He called up the
chief. not Chief Hoagland. and the man
Of might swore softly through the tele-
phone The night captain searched in
vain. 1t was no use.
Yet there is only one reliable rule in
order to escape the confines of the city
bastile-keep out.
The courier., 1902-08-09

collection Of feminine beauty
and Emma
beauties swhoa appear in the
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
Arkansas Cotton Products Company.

We. James K. Jones. as president. and ". B Mann, as secretary of she Arkan- sas Cotton Products Company, q corpora tion duly incorporated and doing business under the laws of the state of Arkansas do hereby certify, and so certifying say:
 That. pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of said Arkansas Cotton Products Company held at the town oi uopefield, in the state of Arkansas. on .he fourth day of August, A. b, 1902. the principal place nf business of said Company, and its office for the transac- ton af business has been remOyep from the town of Morrillton. in the county of Conway. and state of Arkan as to the town of Forrest City. in the county of St. Francis. and state of Arkan' gas.
 In testimony whereof, we have hereunto set our hands as such president and sec sctary respectively, and affixed the cor porate seal of said Company this 25th day of August, A D.. 1902
 sEAI..l JAMES k. JoNEs, President W. 5. MANN. Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
IRON MOUNTAIN \. K
CALDWELL TlflES.

Andrew Roy has gone 10 Forrest City where he has accepted position with the Consumers Cotton Otl Co. Andrew is a rising young man, and we wish him sue cess in his new work.
 W. j. Caldwell is lon the road now for the Arkansas Rmocrst Of Little Rock.
 These is considerable talk of switch being put in at mil north of Caldwell to accommodate the pilIng that Is being put on the railroad at this place at this pace. The one here is toe short to afford the necessary accommodation.
 Miss Lillye Caldwell visited her mother Saturday and Sunday and was accom- sompauied home by Misses Lima Chap pele and Lille Taylor, two of Cross county's most charming young ladies, who visited her here until Sunday after noon
 The last ice cream supper of the season vas given at the Baptist church last Sat uIudS HlSuts htic was NNis crowd present., and the receipts were SIS 40 The Baptist fraternity are very .zalous workers, and anotSer line of en- tertainment will be inaugurated 10 assist in completing the new church under con struction here, and they will be an nounced later.
 Rev J Il Griffin, pastor of the Metho dist church. preached to very nice au. d.euee Sunday morning and night.
 MT Rainey of Cotton Plant, has loea- ted here with his tesmS and engaged in the piling haul for J. $. Cook.
 W. l. Bates has been "haying" for the plst few days. Bonnie will soon be a tlrSt-claSs agtieu.turist.
 Ioe Moore has accepted position with the Oil Mil at Forrest City. XXX
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Circuit court convened at this place last Monday morning, Judge Hutton was on the throne at the proper time, with Hon. Bruce Macon to look alter the states interest, the wheels of jus. tice were soon ready 10 grind
 The following cases have been dis posed of up 10 the hour of going to press:
 CIVIL DOCKET.
 state vs Tom PodndOn. sppeal dismissed and judgment for costs
 Hodges vs Grobmyer. continued by con- sent.
 Rolfe vs (. O. k G. R. B,. motion of defend ant to make complaint more specific over. ruled.
 same parties, demurrer 10 complaint over. rHled
 Willie Weaver. by next frien l. vs c o. < C R. R Co. judgment for plsinti- for sll0. Indiana S Arkansas Lumber Co. V. With err X Houston. Answer hled. T. A. Hawkins vs Choctaw R. R. Amend. ment 10 con plaint filed.
 American Mortgage Co.,. vs 0. r. Wolff Continued by plaintiff.
 Il A. Terrell A Co. vsR. H Weaver ct al. Judgment for p!aintiH Tor s56s G. Wm. Murphce vs Choctaw R. R judgmeut for plaintiff for ten dollars
 Andrew Roy vs Choctaw K, R. Judgment for plaintiff for ten days
 Gormau ys MeDaniei ct al. Continued by consent.
 Terrell \ Co. vs Weaver ct sl Notion for new trial filed.
 Nh ar al 11l Judgment for plaiGti1s for the land in con. iroversy.
 Johnson vs Johasor. Melton for new trial [. |. Moore ys John W. H1u. Sherif-s re- DOT; II sale of attached cotton.
 Caldwell X swan, Judgment for plalut.r fer s-i >s
 Hawkins vs ChoctSw h. k. Several mo- ti1nS y defendant oyerruled. and defendant fied answer to amended complaint Fri-disnder < Olivervs Ru,nase < Meyers. Con,iuued by consent I. \. Rolfe vs Chociaw R. R. answered and contained,
 NJ. N. Gains vs \. : Ashworrh. Continued. R L, Pe,tus ys \. E Inea1a etal Sepa rate answers ot ', \. Ingram and ! ]. ReedY x %. zlei.
 STATE DOCKET
 
 <uIicy-dnei s72 and one hour m 5A.L 1 Cba>. Clap'oa-eraolty tu aaiuds-nol. i pressed
 Jesse B.oant-carryins p.s;o.-aaed | and costs. i Raoe Northumberland to kGl-plea of Eiiity-aae@ ss3 and one hour in 3ail E.5stt and ~il 6rav-assaui; to kiii-ver ] 1lel Glfity ot s@graFa.ej aS-autt-upe .18 and | cue hogr lu 1all Motion for Uew trial. i Alex H3rrls-eurgiers plea ot guilty. two esseS. saToe seals n peniten ary ia each ; Ease
 >ane-3ssaalt tg kHl-plea of euI,y-oue I year tl pen. 1 Newton Jenkins-lppeai from J. 2 court | i Stl s.si 1 Jas. Aalrews-arpeal finn ]. 2 caGr,- ] tl l.sIli>>a1- FcHN H hsw-ii>ra Ssei ] Tom GynGom-j5-fniS iSsesi. Ai5eSt Green-asSrGvale sssault-aue g. sutl eHs &aar iu fast
 AleN iarri>--raad iarceny-fleA of gully ' - lns' VEST in peu.
 Je>se aud Artb.r SheItau-ah.ls we lsa. suas aisa 0f gUGtN-1ae e each.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
DEMOCRAT TIMES
cold nighls have settn.

cold nights have set tn.
 peers and turkeys are ripe
 a aatermeion seasnn k bout over
 Cotton picking has commenced iu earnest. o,d Brother ncSeuce has been having s ,e,s}e with The chtIis thjs week
 Clean aa your guns bnys. the crop of young turkeys sre ripe and ready for gathering. Mir and Mrs. \. W. Jones ef LuIu. kicked everything or of tbeir feet even their shoes. the latte, part ot last week. and strack bee line f0g Tennessee.
 our postmaster was out siting himself last week. but d,d not get Il before he needed II Esquire Thomas is making sinEie pants Rt the rldiealouslS low pricv ot one h,ty leg seats free.
 NJ \ Gaines. thc royal mnck-a-muc& the .hcriG ot the St Franc,s bottoms and su- preme ruler of Round Pond aud Blacklist Lake, was piro0tar around iu this part oi iee country the latter psrt os las, week. Rev. pr. Guess preached an elegant set- mea toa large eonsrogatica at tbs place last sunday
 Several of the good people of sand Ridgc, attended SeyNfets at iais Tlaev last Sunday. Mrs Dslla Jsessuu and Master Press pad 3ae sand Ridge people d Visit la>l Monday. Peterson Jackson sud several ot his tenants iel' R~es1Uy Ter Forrest City, Nhere they Sye pcoGed To attend court
 J N. Wallace ,i sand E.dce. was here las, fuestav bunting cs;tlc.
 Mss G'seo NcH a}sy. who has been very sAgN ier seVetai days hes about rv-,vtte3. sud has taken charge ot her >ehoo, al tlis ? 3ce sgSln
 sve Hanoratse Responsible Ealaey Nc1oy bs> se'Uraed sseo' aws' Gp SaiI ENoy. spd ea- aechaed The 'iea ot ever setflss any iy sad .s a5N fts>ssaS eu rsw iarHjqs
 >ILtEls oLLl
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
Hart. the Laugh King. wiii Be at the Opera House for Five Nights.
 Commencing September i6.

This gentleman comes to us highly recommended as hypnotist, thought reader, scientist, and general mlrth producer. The Mountain Democrat, Placervllle, California, in an extended article of over half column says:
 1t is safe to say that the opera house never held a better pleased or more en thusiastic audience than the one of last night, asd that Hart, the Laugh King, is master in the art of making the most staid and conservative citizens laugh till tears run from their eyes was clearly demonstrated, and this IS put ting 1t mildly. The stage was filled with gentlemen who were anxious tC give Dr. Hart d trial.
 He succeeded in hypnotiZing nearly all that went up and having So many good subject to work with he was able 70 completely eclipse the first night 8 performance
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
A Parson $ NohIs Ac..

''I want sa He WuI Il to SuoA. Wtt,s Ky (. j. BW.j.o"S, ot A>ha~ay. l. IN aat t0oEVueh saed aad getiab e Rssd'e.se i 'oaae su rcstc Bitter. They cared We ot 3&gNtise- sad liver traao.s> tstl had csas~i nte creaf >LU=F5nx faT asaA svsg>. tsT sstelav. al, saz.'.4 carr ssef exec a..t tl4.ts. 1 ever >a~ Eseslic isfrg> are tae surprise ef al tcr the,r Waa :efiai wesk n litef. 6tdnry and son aca ira4h.t> tssH1 ss, To lr, lhea.. otA o0S, >tt.slae,5on sS su3yanteo8 5y j |. Due-vsnt.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

When Old ]. II. Cutter is around other whiskies must go way back and sit down IN. B. Nelson | Co !, sole agents.
 Thursday of this week the children If the Christian Sunday school, chape- roned by Mir. and Mrs. Pedrick, Mrs. Aldrdge and Mrs. McCrary. betook themselves to the sylvan retreat of beautiful Crow Creek to enjoy the day among the varied charms of nature. The day was delightfully."- spent in rambling through the woods searching for autumn berries, ferns. grapes, etc. of which quite an abundan ce was found Miss Nirgie Aldridge secured the prize specimen of Maiden Hair fern, equal Tn luxuriant growth and delicate greens to any seen in the hothouses. Dinner was spread under shady beech tree and was voted by all the main fea- lure of the day. As the shades of even- ing gathered. the party returned to theil homes very tired, but brighter and happier for their little outing
 Being unable to dispose of ny proper. ty. 1 will again serve the farmers in the ginning line. My gin has been overhauled. and l am prepared to gin on short notice. Bring your cotton 10 the old reliable Haven's gin.
 C. Il. HAyENs
 The advertisement ofWynne, Love < Co. cotton factors aud commission merchants, of Memphis, Tenn, IS in this issue of TIE TIMES. IL Is hardly necessary to more than call attention to II, for the senior partner IS too well known within the reach of this paper 10 need any commendation. Te others, now ever. we would say that since the esta abliShment of this firm in lSs9, their name has become a synonym for honest and fair dealings. All business in. trusted to them will receive prompt at tention, ard MT. Joe Wynne, formerly of this city, will see 10 the interest uf patrons in St. Francis county. Send and get one of their cards containing cotton crops and prices since lIQl.
 The biggest and best stock of canred goods Tn town may he found at Sah- irrs' grocery. The list is too long 10 print, but 1t comprises nearly every kind of meat, fruit or yeyitable. The prices are very low. Free delivery Telephone No. l.
 Two young ladies from " idener Mss Bertsy keudrlck and Miss Exc Martin, We're driving into town We'd neSdty noon, thsir horse took fright on the top ot the hill at some covered 1 Gypsy wagons and ran down through the stlerts, turning the buggy over nsAr Bats blacksmith shop and throw Ing the young ladies out, aRd ran tn | down in the west end Ot town into | Il fence. demollshing h. fence but on y l slightly damaging the buggy. MIacu- 1 oaSly the Noung ladies escaped uu- hurt, excepting Miss Martin. who rr- criyed s.,ralned wrist and c0nsid- | ershl- scratch Ou her face. They We're the anghterS of Mrs Riley k-ndrlck and Mr. Martin. railroad agent al i N dener. The young ladies say that | the wagons could have cheekei up l when they saw lhelr horse was scared and thry could have gotten by all right. but this they failed 10 d.; they simply ! droy- right along careleSSly and dlsln ! t~Ff~tFF
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
Whats in a Name?

There are big shows combined and greatest shows on earth. but only one az gregation truthtully sustains the tiale of the ''best show in the world. aud that is the great Sells Downs Show, which comes to Forrest City next month
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
2I Years a Dyspeptic.

E. II. Foster. SIS $. 2d St. Salt Lake City, writes: Il have been bothered with dyspepsia or indigestion tar q years; tried many doctors without relief; recent. lt l got a bottle of Heroine. One bottle cured me, am now tapering of on the second. have recommended it to my friends: it Is curing them, too" soc at J. F SanArrs
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
lingering Summer Colds.

Don't k, cold run at this season. Sum
 mer colds are the hardest kind to cure and Ii 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 at once Cures coughs, eo.d> croup, hrochitiS. all throat aud lung troubles. The children like il.
The Forrest City times., 1902-09-12
Business Chance

Exceptional opportunity for wide awake man. @hn can ltvrsi S2,a tU in a osNiErss tlfat VI u-f hlm >jU tsJ ptf n ms :hT the 6rsl yetr. NII ua. iu- tsItrF- Niih ia2r regular ba-.e ers, For usT'irn.tiS a}i3~s~. NJ. ' = L-mm~ N. aSs FIuai =. Nea.g3.l>. -Ir.m.l..Ss.-