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The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

The Secretary of the Treasury Explains
His Action.

The Secretary of the Treasury Explains
His Action.
New York, Oct. 1.-Secretary Shaw
gave out the following statement
Tuesday:
THE department is in receipt of
large number of requests from vari-
Gus banks in the country, clearly
showing that the statement given out
Monday night was misunderstood, or
rather that it was not carefully read.
ing the following statement is made:
NO new deposits will be made on
any security other than government
bonds, so long as government bonds
can be secured. For the present
banks seem to be able to obtain. fire.
quently by borrowing, bonds other
than two per cent. consols. They
can obtain the use of these bonds for
a limited period, and they are as de
sirable as any for security for de-
posits. They are not as desira bic as
security for circulation, for the rea-
son that circulation based thereon is
taxable at one per cent. while cir
culation based on the two per cent.
consuls is taxable at only one-half of
one per cent. The banks can not OBJ
tain except by purchase any bonds
as a basis for circulation, because
when deposited for circulation they
can not be released until the circua-
tion is retired, and il may take
year before their circulation can be
retired, and the price of bonds is so
high that bank circulation is main
tanned at considerable loss 10 the
banks. They must be encouraged, or
circulation constantly contracts.
therefore, the Department has de-
cided to release, for such banks as
have deposits and are not maintain
ing their limit of circulation, a por-
tion of the bonds now held by the
government, taking in lieu thereof
other satisfactory security. on eondi-
tion always that the bonds released
will be used for the immediate issue
of additional circulation. This provi-
Si"H uotS iot apply ~ tiloSc bdhhS
that already have their maximum
circulation, neither does it apply to
banks that do not have ANY deposits.
The sole purpose of the offer is to in
crease circulation that is alread9
printed and ready to be issued, and
by banks that already have the bonds
on deposit. These deposits being
scattered throughout the entire coun-
try, the relief offered, il is believed,
will be national, rather than local,
fer it applies to all sections of the
country, and to every state in the
Onion"
Secretary Shaw. during the after
noon, received number of kilograms
from number of bankers from yari-
Gus sections of the country, COM
mending his action.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
Cotton Mil to Open.

Robert l.. Steele, of Rockingham, N
c., has purchased the Mammoth Spring
cotton mill building and tenement
houses. He will at once put in up
to-date machinery and start the plant
up. giving employment to about 500
hands. Mr.. Steele is practical cot
ton mill man, and is interested in sew
eral large plants of the kind in South
Carolina. With ample capital and the
unexcelled water power ct the above
point, the enterprise will undoubted-
ly prove success
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
GREAT CHOLERA MORTALITY.
Number of Deaths Reported Monday
Exceeds Highest Record Since
Outbreak of the Disease.

Manila, Oct. lit is announced
that 5,124 cases of cholera and 2,740
deaths from that disease were report
ed in the province of Iloilo. island of
Panay, on Monday This is the high
est record for any district since the
outbreak of the disease occurred, and
exceeds the total of Manila and many
of the provinces since the commence
ment The town of Miago, in the
province of Iloilo, was the worst suf-
ferer, 1,173 cases being reported there
Monday. AT Cabatuan there were 939
cases and al Dumangas 395 eases were
reported Monday.
The totals for all the provinces.
Monday were $500 cases and 1901
daatha
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

At the Confederate reunion, held at
Hot Springs, Gen. B. w. Green, of
Little Rock, was elected commander
of this division. The following briga-
dier generals were also elected: James
Nj. Stewart of Little Rock, for the
first brigade; John w. Tucker, of Pine
Bluff, for the second; Perry r. David
son, of Fayetteville. for the third, and
J. II. Black, of Hope. for the fourth
brigade.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

Ore of the shortest trials of a Grim
inal charged with a capital offense in
the history of the state took place a
few days ago at Van Buren,. The ac-
cused was Hal Malone, colored, and
the crime criminal assault. At 10
o'clock a special grand jury was en-
paneled, and at II O'Clock returned the
indictment. Court adjourned to 2
o'clock when Malone was arraigned
plead guilty. Judge Evans pronounc-
ing the death sentence and fixed No
vember 7 as the date of execution.
The crime for which Malone was con-
victed was committed six miles from
Van Buren September 5. Mrs. Rebec-
ca McLead aged IS, accompanied by
a 10-year-old boy. started to doctors,
about a mile from the home of fam
lily she was visiting to get some medi-
cine for a sick child. Malone was
waiting in a thieket and grabbed the
who ran to the nearest house and
raised an alarm. Malone carried his
victim into a thicket and assaulted
her. leaving her almost dead. He was
captured in a few hours and placed
in Jail at Van Buren. and no doubt
would have been lynched by crowd
assembled with that intention but for
the assurance of Prosecuting Attor-
ney Rodgers, who pledged the people
that a special term of court would be
called and the prisoner given speedy
trial
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the secretary of state by the
Arkansas Angora Stock Company of
Eureka Springs, with a capital stock
of 5000 The object of the company
is to raise Angora goats. poultry and
other stock. The officers are: Chas
Lee Requa, president; A s. Bobo, vice
president; E. NJ. Bare, secretary; D. J.
West, treasurer.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
Shooting at Portland.

d. d. Roddy. young white man, was
shot and probably fatally wounded at
Portland Roddy whipped negro
boy and the boys father became in
censed over the affair, and is said to
have threatened Roddy's life While
Roddy was standing in front of a sa.
loon some one in concealment fired at
his back. The presumption is that the
negro who made the threats fired the
shot
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
We,ll Re There.

Formal allotment of the site for
the Arkansas building at the ST. Louis
worlds fair was made September 80.
In a speech accepting the site, Gov
Davis declared that the people of Ar
kansas are determined to show the
states resources to the world and
would expend fully 100000 on a build
ing and exhibit.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
Aged Groom Dead,

W. D. Persons, aged so years, a
pioneer Of Lincoln county, is dead The
deceased married some six weeks ago.
the nature of his marriage being un-
usual He sent his son-in-law to Sc
lect a wife and the latter was found
in Pine Bluff. She was a widow, and
to her was given a marriage portion
contract before the nuptials were cele-
brated
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
k kIIling at Negro Festival.

Ode Garland eolored. was fatally
stabbed by George Hightower, colored,
at negro festival given four miles
north of Hope. a few days ago Gar
land gave girl a sack of peanuts
She gave Hightower three, which an
gered Garland. He swore vengeance,
which he carried out by stabbing High
tower, from which he died in three
hours.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
CoIored Infirmary DESTROYED.

The Arkansas Colored Infrmary at
Pine Bluff was destroyed by frC Sep
tember 30. The f1amss spread to
other property and five other te,resd
ings were consumed. The infirmary
was the only institution exclusively
for colored people in the state, and
will likly be rebuilt.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

Elmer Sassey, a 12-year-old 10y, ac-
cidently shot and killed himself near
Jonesboro. He was with a party
coon hunting and was dragging a
loaded shotgun through a board fence
by the muzzle. The trigger caught
and the gun was discharged, the load
striking him in the head, causing
death shortly afterward.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03

The residence of Col f. w. Rector
of Hot Springs, was destroyed by fire
last week Col Rector lost all his
furniture. a valuable library and many
family heirlooms.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-03
Billiards and Pool
!. ". MALLORY, Prop.
In Basement of Marion
Hotel

Having opened first-class Bill
hard and Pool Room as above, |
solicit your patronage. New tables,
quiet place, polite attention. Give
me call.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
Ubree Olo Uir9inia Sanctuaries With
Iubicb the first Presioent Of the
Wntteo States Wlas Intimately
Connected.

tied his horse when attending the Little
Falls Church was destroyed by fire. 1t
is furnished in the old stgle, with box
pews. high, wineglass pulpit. and tablets
on either side Of it's chancel containing
the Decalogue and the Lords Prayer in
large letters. The floor was laid in tiles
undoubtedly imported from England.
This church suffered, too, by the raw
ages OF war. and was used for both hes
pital and stable during The civil war. 1t
has since been repaired and comfortably
furnished. though not restored to its
original style or degree Of richness. 1t is
in thriving condition. being the only Epis-
copaI church in the now considerable town
of Falls Church. which. with the growth
Of Washington City, and its connection
thereto by electric and steam railways.
has become a popular suburb of the Ma
tional Capital. The church is surrounded
By beautiful trees and by tombs OF at
least a century's age.
Christ Church. Alexandria.
Christ Church. Alexandria, also claiming
Washington as vcstryInan and adviser. was
built In 1773. and in many particulars is
very similar to the other two with which
it is named. It is the most fortunate of
the three in Eaving retained many Of its
original appointments. The square pew on
the left. occupied by George Washington
and his family, has been left undisturbed
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
Il Mount Oernon
be Father Of Mis
as Waroen ano

after the revolution, when Pohick
hurch. which suffered severely from the
misfortunes of war. was frequently closed
With the Falls Church he had much
slighter connection, but that he was in
terested in its construction and acted as
one Of its vestrymen its records show.
Pchicis Church.
Pohick Church is situated three miles
from the Potomac River and six miles
below Mount Vernon. In WGshington's
day it was the centre of an extensive
neighborhood. settled by wealthy plant
ers, whose broad acres separated them
widely from each other, and who, there
fore. thought little Of drive of half 4
dozen miles, more Or less. TO church, for
in that day the old Virginia families re-
tanned their stalwart English custom of
II gular attendance at public worship. An
Englishman visiting one Of these "Barons
of the Potomac" in Colonial days, gives
in his diary a picturesque description OF
attending a service at Pohick. He says:
The ladies drove TO church in coaches
and four with liveried footmen and out
riders, the gentlemen went on horse
back" The gay dresses and liveries and
loud vociferations of the gentlemen, call
ing to their negro lackeys. reminded him
more of a fox hunt set than OF 4 church
congregation. He adds. however, that
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

to this day. The Bible on the lectern is
that originally used in the church. and that
in the pulpit is one used by George Wash
ington at Mount Vernon. The high pulpit
is TIRE same. the sounding board was re-
claimed from desuetude in an old lumber
room and hung over it. The original COM
munioD table and font stand in the chan
Gel, as DO also the original chairs. The
old hfnginS chandeliers of brass, with
crystal pendants. in which wax candles
only are used. have also been restored to
place and use All woodwork, pews. pulpit
and walls are white. with narrow bands OF
gold according to the original scheme Of
decoration.
Though century and a quarter have
passed over the mead of this quaint
visitors to the historic old Town of Alex
andria. Its churchyard is surrounded by
a brick wall, so built with iron ratings
between its columns that its gravestones
may be seen from the street. Many who
sleep beneath the sod here were parish
toner's in the church in Washington
Cay.
In this churchyard was held the first
public meeting Of the citizens of Alex
sndria to proclaim their adherence to
the cause of independence. George Wash
ipgton being the chairman. At this meet
ing he parted with his dear friends. the
Fairfaxes, allied to him by ties OF mar
riage ard friendship.
SUSAN HUNTER
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
A GREAT NATIONAL OBEL|SK
TO PIERCE THE VERY CLOUDS

: sencc of initiative, which conduces to the
honor of great enterprises, to daring ere
atoms Of mutual responsibility and gen
erosity, contrasting with the works of
obstruction Of the cOnquerors OF the war
1t is this which the writer inteTprets
in the noble composition of N. Despra-
dele, in these extraordinary vertical
points, recalling the obelisks. but ex-
coeding them in proportions and dimen-
sions in the assemblage Of sublime jets
toward an Unsuitable ideal in these sum-
mi-s losing themselves in the mists Of
clouds. 10 which may be applied unhesi-
tatingly the motto Quo non ascendum.
insupportable when ambition alone com
lqands.
The problem of construction is not in
soluble; it appeals to reason as well as 10
the artistic instinct Its solution viii be
worthy this great people.
such is the Interpretation OF a man
of the old world of the work Of an artist
whose talent pc appreciates, to whom he
Counsels perseverance and wishes sue
cess"
The great central shaft is designed TO
be 80 feet square at its base. An espla-
made. like the great enclosed space in
front of st. Peters at Rome, p-ecedes the
access to the principal terraces and plat
forms surrounding the monument.
Cycle of American History.
In this esplanade are to be represented
the different facts in American history,
depicted by sculpture and groups of stat
uary together with bas-relief etching and
writing. Eminent men who have made
the nation strong and great are to be
hoEoTed There is a triumphal cortege
OF Industries. science, arts. and com
merce, as well as sculptured trophies of
all descriptions. The States and Terri
tories are represented by female figures
hand in hand. symbolizing the indissolu
Bile chain of union; consultations OF stars
indicate their number.
In tho place of honor, in the axis of the
monument. are written the names of the
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Olo PobicR CT
Parrish, W1
Country {
Uestrpnau
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eSS
George Washington loved /

George Washington loved L @
and at Mount Vernon he was 49,
happiest and best He took active part
in affairs OF the life about him, and per-
formed his duties as a private citizen
with the zest and ability he displayed in
larger matters OF either an official or
domestic nature His character as a de-
vout churchman is also well known, and
his influence in the churches with which
he was associated while he resided at
Mount Vernon is felt and respected to
this day.
Three churches in Virginia hold proud
claim TO close connection with George
Washington in each of which he held the
position of vestryman. One of these is
Christ Church. Alexandria; another, the
Falls Church. in the town of the same
name, in Fairfax County. and the third
the Mount Vernon parish, named Pchick
Church, for small stream flowing in its
neighborhood.
The last named was the home church
of Washington, and that 10 which he was
most closely allied, having served as war
den and vestryman in il for over twenty
years, and during that time contributing
generously to its support. Of Christ
Church he was a frequent attendant, as
business often called him to Alexandria,
his postoffce, voting. and market place,
for considerable periods, and especially
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
POPE oR0Ef H566 5aE H5'f 70 PROPHECY

will be to sum up the results of modern
study of the Bible. and TO report their
Judgment as TO the useful. helpful and
true in that study.
The Pope's Present Task.
Up to date in all things is Leo. afraid
OF no task. daunted by 10 enterprise,
whether he shall live to see the end of IL
or not. His concern now is the standing
OF the church in Cuba. Porta Rico, and
the Philippines. and IL all these places
he is aiding our Government in making
the necessary changes required by the
new conditions.
In fact, the field of his activities is so
wide. ana the objects SO varied. as to be-
wilder one. But the experienced can go
over the field in detail. and discover every
where how the certainly that he would
live long has entered into his numerous
projects for the welfare Of his church and
PEOPLE.
The confidence Of long life is often a
characteristic OF genius. Il still belongs
10 Pope Lee The latest reports of his
sayings ana Goings prove it. He is pre-
pairing just now to celebrate the silver
jubilee OF his administration in 1903 and
lie writes an occasional Latin poem. as
If to SHOW mankind tnSt MS mind has not
lost its powers; he looks after his small
vineyard Ia the garden OF the Vatican;
he gives audiences to all sorts of people.
and writes his autograph for the few
with steady hand.
His physicians declare that there is
no reason WIZ he should net live TO be
a hundred. With Il good appetite, a
clear mind. healthy organs. and careful
attendance, only accident need end his
life for many years.
The greatest care is taken of him.
The rooms in which he lives are kept
at an equal temperature the year round
his simple food is carefully prepared
and physicians are always in attendance
The wonderful thing about this old man
is that he keeps up the routine work
OF his Govern ment and the heads OF de-
partments must report to him all matters
for advice n ii age were still far
away.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

The erection OF a monument far tran
scending in grandeur the Washington
Monument, the Eiffel Tower, or any of
the seven wonders OF the ancient world.
is in contemplation in this city.
The plans and drawings OF this stu
pendous work are on exhibition in Wash
ington, and have been viewed by mem
beers of the Architectural League. The
drawings are. in themselves, marvels OF
art, the work OF NJ. Desire Despradelle,
the architect OF the proposed monument.
and two of them have been purchased by
the French Government FOR the Luxem-
bourg gallery in Paris.
The design is OF an Egyptian obelisk.
1900 feet in height, grouped about the
base of which are a number of smaller
obelisks, each having a separate monu-
mental significance, the whole being des-
ignated The Beacon OF Progress" and
dedicated To the Glory OF the American
People"
Too Costly for EphemcrnI Use.
The design was originally made by NJ.
Despradelle for the erection OF a monu-
ment on the site Of the Worlds Fair, at
Chicago. 1.-THE project, however, he was
obliged TO abandon, owing to the enormous
cost of such work in stone. cost which
did not appeal TO the Government as war
ranted for purely ornamental purpose.
For the same reason the superb design
was rejected for the forthcoming st.
Louis exposition.
But it is now believed that, owing to
the perfection and durability of the Hene-
bique system OF iron and concrete con-
struc:ion, the project, the marvellous
beauty and sublimity of which have been
acknowledged by the architects ST two
continents, is now feasible at i reason
able cost. Mr. Franklin w. Smith of this
city. has devoted himself enthusiastically
20 the task of making the wonderful c-ea-
ton OF the gifted Frenchman 'un fait az
compli." He has been in Communication
with Mr.. Despradelle for the past several
months and has Obtained from him his
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

quiet and reverence were observed within
the church walls.
Pohick Church was built in 1173, after
plans made by Washington. its construc-
tion being carried on under the direction
OF a committee, OF which he was chair
man, and George Mason, of Gunston Hall,
author of the Virginia bill of rights, and
George William Fairfax were members.
George Washington also designed the
inner arrangement Of the church. and the
plan in his own handwriting is among the
treasured archives OF Mount Vernon. BY
it We see that no space whatever was
given to vestibule or robing room, such
conveniences il those days evidently be-
ing considered superfuous. The high
wine glass pulpit stood in the centre of
the north wall. the communion table at
the east end, while opposite 10 #. between
the two west doors, stood the subs. antial
font of native gray granite that IS today
in use in the sacred edifice. The plan
shows also the assignment OF the pcws,
and we note the class lines which in those
Colonial days marked distinctions in
church as well as in society.
The church was evidently divided into
two sections, bread aisle running from
the front door TO the pulpit. marking the
division between upper and lover class.
The two centre trent seats were allotted
10 George Washington and George William
Fairfax. those Immediately behind to
Lund Washington, and Alexander Hender-
son. respectively. Two side pews against
the side walls were assigned to the extern
sive family Of George Mason; on the other
side to those Of Capt. Daniel Mccarthy
and Martin Cockburn. Within these ex-
elusive precincts were the various seats
allotted to the rector's family. vestrymen,
and merchants, magistrates. and
strangers. Beyond the social division the
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thirteen original colonies, and upon the
stella" guarded by the eagle. is the
goddess OF the twentieth century, the
lions, resembling the sPhynxes Of ancient
Egypt. roaring the glory of America.
At the base is Il great amphitheatre.
forming q sort OF sanctuary, where ora
tors. ph!laathropists. and savants may dc
liver inspiring words before the altar OF
their country. In the interior. it is de-
signed to place elevators to coniuct to
different balconies and stories, as well as
TO where the powerful beacon shall shine
forth, 1.5GO feet above the ground
As last link between this visionary
creation of p0et-arciitcct and It's prac-
teal realization in sound and lasting ma
terial, Mr.. Smith, NJ. Eespradelle's col
laborateur," as the latter calls him. has
suggested that Inc interior OF the great
shaft may be utilized hy affording meet
ing rooms, museums, etc, for every State
in the Union. Herein Congressional dele
cations could assemble, the visitors from
the different Safes would find themselves
al home, and here they could meet and
treat with their representatives in Con-
Frcss. The floor space would be ample
for this purpose. and a long felt need be
met in an effective manner.
In view of this unitarian aspect Of the
great monument. Mr., Smith suggests that
it be erected en- Judiciary Square. in the
heart of the city, and in direct line be-
tween the principal hotels and the Capitol
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