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The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
The ST. Francis River Bridge.

Much is being said about the
proposed bridge over the st. Fran.
els river, near Madison. In fact,
| it has become a factor in the con.
test for County Judge. The peo-
pie are demanding to know what
the candidate thinks, and how
he feels about the matter. l be-
ing a candidate, and aspiring 10
the honor Of serving you as Coun.
" and Probate Judge, feel it in
cumbent upon me TO express my
self in as public q manner as pos
slble. Now, | have, ever since,
this subject has been spoken of
and even prior to the death of our
lamented late Judge Taylor, ex-
pressed myself as being opposed
TO the building of the st. Francis
bridge. My reasons are several:
First. The county is not able
to build this bridge without too
great q burden upon the taxpayer.
So ! do not think the necessity
has yet arisen that It would Justify
the county in building this bridge.
Public Improvements are the out
growth Of public necessity. Is
there such necessity now? l do
not think so.
Are there such vast numbers of
people standing upon the banks of
the river delayed in crossing the
ferry that the business Of the
county suffers2 If not, the neces-
sity has not arisen for this bridge.
Another reason: There are too
many other bridges to be built and
repaired, that l deem of much
greater interest and a greater
necessity to the county than the
st. Francis river bridge. What
has always been the cry when
some Of our citizens, deeming it an
absolute necessity to build some
bridge across fifty or sixty foot
stream at probable cost of two
or three hundred dollars? The an
swer has most invariably been, the
county is too much IN debt; the
county cannot afford it.
Now, how could this county
possibly build a bridge across 81.
Francis river that would cost not
less $4,000 or 100000. The
county cannot do it.
Now, in conclusion, l am free to
say that shall welcome the day
that when the necessity shall arise
for this bridge, and the
county be out debt and able
to pay for it, and the thous-
ands of people crossing the river
at Madison, and the commerce
carried on by these thousands oil
people, shall create the necessity
and demand for it. Until then
am nnalterbly opposed TO the
St. Francis river bridge.
Respectfully,
II, C., FOLBRE.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Acts ImmedIateI

Colds are sometimes more troublesome
in summer than in winter, it's so hard to
keep from adding to them while cooling
off after exercise. One Minute Cough
Cure cures at once. Absolutely safe.
Acts Immediately Sure cure for coughs.
colds, Group. throat and lung troubles. j
Ii Dunavant.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chllls and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteiess Chill Tonic II is simply iron
and qulnine IN tasteless form. No cure
he pay. Price soc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Al druggists refund the money if it fai 5
% cure. f. w. Groves signature is On
zach box. use.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Professor James Mitchell.

| Democrat, ArkansaS mas IOsl one
of its purest, noblest and most
progressive citizens, and the edito
rial fraternity one OF its ablcsl
writers. deepest thinkers and
stauuehest, and at the same time
conservative leaders. His editori'
al writings as rule were argu'
mentative, persuasive and reason
ing. He was beyond doubt the
greatest optimist in public life IL
Arkansas, and always gave the
clouds silver lining, no matter
how dark they may have appeared.
We shall miss Professor Mitchell
in Arkansas journalism. The fol-
loving tribute from The CONNER
cial Appeal is a true character
SKI tch.
The death Of Col. James Mitch
ell, for many years editor of the
Arkansas Democrat, and one of
its principal owners, is loss to
Southern life and Southern jour
nalism not easily repaired.
To the older workers on the
press be was "Prof. MITCHELL" and
he merited the title, and to the
press in general he was Editor
Mitchell" 10 all he was the same.
A man of d9ep scholarship and
discursivo reading, and with q
mind the fbers OF which were
strengthened and toughened by
reflection and analysis, he took 4
muscular grasp on all public ques-
tons and held them until solved 10
his own satisfaction. Whom his
conclusions were once reached by
this mode OF independent thinking,
and when he understood them as
God had given him light to see. he
was adamant immovable as II
mountain and changeless as the
recurring seasons. In this utilita-
rian age individuality is something
of white elephant and convic-
tons, like yachts, are expensive
assets. These characteristics cost
Col. Mitchell dearly at times, but
be never faltered. He bore the
penalty Of his honesty unmurmer.
ingly, and awaited a vindication
that always came. His critique
was the right rather than the ex
pedient and he never exploited
nimbleness Of wit as argument OF
mere dexterity and FEASIBILITY as
| wisdom. He was clean.mindet
and pure OF heart and his thoughts
and aspirations, like the spark1
that fly upward, always sought tht
higher planes.
With toilsomencss that ap
proximated drudgery he gave GU
constantly the best that was in hin
which, by strange paradox, il
the surest way of increasing one
store of that which he gives, anC
he has infused into the life of hi
State a moral tone and spiri
which can never wholly pass away
AS an editor, as a man, he wa
always fair and courteous, force
full and perspicacious, easily loca
ted and understood, but never car
fled into extravaganza s by pas
, sion or prcjudlces. His emotion
were alert and active but held un
der excellent discipline and the,
were never permitted to beeom
his master. He was never specta
cular and despiscd those VIII,
sought prominence and publ
attention through the portals o
notoriety.
All did not agree with Col
Mitchell. Honest men, at times
Differed from him. All homes
men respected him. All dishones
men feared him. His labors hay
been moderately rewarded in
? material way, but the characte
that he has built up and bequeath
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
STATE TICKET.


STATE TICKET.
For United States Senator
JAMES P. CLARKE.
For Governor,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
For Secretary Of State,
J. W. CROCKETT, of Dewitt.
For Attorney. General,
GEORGE ". MURPHY,
Of Little Rock.
For Treasurer,
II. C. Upton, of Harrison.
Superintendent of Public 1nstruc-
ton,
J. II. HINEMON, Of Pine Bluff.
For Auditor,
T. C. MONROE, of Magnolia.
For Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court,
B. B. BATTLE, of Little Rock.
For Land Commissioner,
+. r. CONWAY, Of Little Rock.
For Railroad Commissioners,
). w. PHILLIPS, of Newport.
b. B. HUDGINS, of Harrison.
J. E. HAMPTON, of Fordyce.
For COMMISSIONS OF Mines, Manu-.
features and Agriculture,
II. T. BRADFORD; of Lonokc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Copgress-1st District,
K. B. MACON,
OF Phillips County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
SOUTHERN AND EASTERN DEM
OCRATS.

The Nashville American suggests
that in making candidate for Presi
dent in 1904 the southern Democrats
should mite with those of the>eastern
rather than with those of the western
states. Nor are we prepared to say
that the American is wrong in that po-
sitiOn. The southern Democracy has
as yet, gained nothing by utilization
with the westerns Democrats. Such q
combination failed in 1896 as it did in
1900 and perhaps the American is right
IN saying we had best now try what we
can accomplish by thorough affilia-
ton with our brethren in the east
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
UTILIZING COTTONsEED.

While many farmers in southwest
Georgia appreciate fully the value of
cottonseed as fertilizer others, per-
haps, do not. The showing made by
the United States Census that the seed
from the cotton crop is worth $40, 000,
900, whereas formerly it was largely
wasted, is considered by many people
as a wonderful gain for the South.
Upon this line the Montgomery Adj
vertiser has the following:
In times past, when the lands of the
South were fresher and more fertile,
they did not require fertilization to
produce good crops, and the farmers
did not utilize their seed by returning
them to the soil. Now, however after
continuous cropping for sixty years,
their lands require the return of the
seed or their equivalent, in order to
make profitable yields.
Under the tenant and share system
largely in vogue in the South, the seed
are sold to oil mills at combination or
trust prices, and but small per cent of
the product is returned to the soil. If
the seed produced by each acre of cot
ton was returned to the soil that yield
ed 1t annually, the crop would be lar
ger and the land greatly benefited. In
fact, the land would never "wear out. :"
As conditions now are, the rental de-
rived from a large proportion of the
farmers IS paid by impoverishing the
soil, and is not a profit as many suppose.
It is like one continually checking on a
bank account without making any de-
posits.
During the past season the farmers
have sold their seed to the mills or
their agents at from ten to twelve dol
lars per ton In order to fertiIize their
lands, they will be compelled to buy
the seed meal at from 1924 to 500 pei
ton, which contains only small part
of the true fertilizing value of the whole
seed.
They cannot afford it, and the con
sequence is the land will be cultivated
and more of the natural fertilizers
withdrawn.
While the amount of money the cot
tonseed crop yields appears large, in
the aggregate, 1t is absorbed mostly by
few combinations, and taking thai
which should in all good and success
full farming be returned to the soil, but
the trade that is built up in this com.
modify is not an unmixed blessing
The amount paid out IN money fol
commercial fertilizers far exceeds the
value of the cotton seed sold and does
not build up the soil as would the re-
turn of the whole cotton seed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
A Marvellous
Spring Health Giver-
and InvIgoratOr.
PAINE'S
CELERY COMPOUND
Purifies the Blood
AS Nothing Else Can Do.
1t Nourishes the Tired Brain and
Braces the Weak Nerves.

Pal e's Celery Compound purifies the
blood as nothing else can do; it is ma
lures brain food 1t builds up weak and
shattered nerves; it is the worlds best
aud surest health giver.
Paine's Celery Compound, taken dur
ing the opening of spring. has a re-
markable efficacy in making sick PEG.
pie we'll and strong. 1t makes short
work of debility and nervous exhaus
ton. 1t quickly drives out neuralgia,
rheumatism, sleeplessness.. and dyspep-
STA from the system. Its virtues
promptly Danish kidney disease and
liver troubles. It enables all weak and
run down men and women to cast off
their besetting troubles and gives them
happy aud vigorous life.
Rev. j. W. Ricketts,, Sugar Grove,
Ohio, cheerfully testifies as follows
81 have been o sufferer from dyspepsia,
attended with billiOusness and constipa-
ton, for number of years During the
last year it became 80 much worse that
| I had a misery in my stomach nearly all
the time, and my flesh left me, until /
was a mere skeleton. I have used four
bottles of Psine's Celery Compound and
am now at my normal weight. You
cannot recommend Paine's Celery Com
pound too highly for chronic dyspepsia. "
Mrs. Jennie q. Steele, Vaughns, Ga.
! who was rescued from the agonies of a
terrible disease and sure death, says
81 have suffered tor ten years with what
the doctors called neuralgia of the liver,
and never had any relief until began to
take Paine's Celery Compound. have
taken about three bottles and have not
suffered any since / first began to use
it. feel that Paine's Celery Compound
saved my life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

j. P. Morgan, like Carnegie, gives
the public the benefit of his talents.
He recently presented to the Metro
pOlitsn Museum of Art, New York, the
Oriental collection of porcelain which
1t has housed for ten years and which
through the death of the owner was in
danger of beng sent abroad. Tt cost
Morgan 100000 or 100000. 1t con
tains 1,138 pieces. Among the rare
ones are four Hawthorne vases valued
at $50, 900 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
IRISH HOSTILITY TO EDWARD.

Bitterness of feeling between Eng
land and Ireland is growing, as it has
been for hundreds of years. To en-
courage an era of good feeling it was
recently given out semi-officially that
King Edward and the Queen would
make royal progress through Ireland,
soon after the coronation. This has
been declared off, and the King says
not of his own desire, but in accord
ance with the wishes of the cabinet.
It is stated that his visit to Ireland
would either inform him of real condi-
tions or be attended with anti British
demonstrations both of which the min
istry desired to avoid. The ministry is
hating in its purpose to declare the
Land League a lawness organization,
and therefore to be suppressed. 1t
would be an extreme measure, but that
is the policy toward Ireland whenever
the people are outspoken in their hos
tiIity to British rule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
CANCER CURED BY BOTANIC
BLOOD BALM.
All Kinds of Skin and Blood diseases
Also Cured

Mrs. NJ. L. Adams, Fredonia, Ala,
took Botanic Blood Balm which eflec-
tuallY cured an eating cancer of the
nose and face. The sores healed up
perfectly. Many doctors had given up
her case as hopeless yet she was cured.
Botanic Blood Balm also cures eczema,
itching humors, bone pains, offensive
pimplGs, scabs, scales, blood poison,
carbuncles, scrOfula, risings and
bumps on the skin and all blood
troubles, etc. Especially advised Tor
old chronic cases after all else fails,
Druggists 81 per large bottle. Sample
of Blood Balm free and prepaid by
writing Blood Balm Company, Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and special free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
It is certainly worth while investiga-
ting such O remarkable remedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

'In the winter of 1898 and 1899 [ was
taken down with q severe attack OF
what is called La Grippe" says f, l..
Hewett, a prominent druggist of Win
field, Iii. 1.-The only medicine I used
was two bottles of Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy. Tt broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic,
ana l have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Chamberlain Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up a severe cold and ward off
any threatened attack of pneumonia. 1t
is pleasant to take, toe, which makes
1t the most desirable and one of the
most popular preparations in use for
these ailments. For sale by all drug
gists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

OF the three Cabinet members ap-
pointed by Roosevelt two, Payne, of
Wisconsin, and Moody, of Massachu-
sets, are radical advocates of reduction
of Southern representation. Each of
these Is a sectional partisan of the most
pronounced type.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

Our book on the 1.-The Niger and
the Mule will soon be ready for the
press. We hope the book will have an
enormous sale, as we are needy, and
our mother -ln-law does not speak to
us.-Covington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
DEAL CLOSED FOR NEW ROAD.
Montgomery Men In New York Per
feet Street Railway Plans.

feet Street Railway Plans.
Montgomery, Ala, March CIV
F. Vandiver and B. L. Holt, promi.
nent and wealthy citizens who are in
New York, telegraph that they have
closed a deal for the construction OF
the new street railroad system in
Montgomery for which they procured
charter and franchises a year ago
The telegram states that they have
sold the bonds. bought the rails and
will begin work at once.
1t is said here that Emerson, Nc.
MILAN & Co, of New York, are behind
the enterprise, and the same parties
have made repeated efforts to pur
chase the system already in opera
ton and which has been held at over
half a million dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade.
Great demand for BARRIERS during sum-
mer rush. Two months completes
Last thirty days that scholarship,
board, tools and transportation can be
earned. Positions guaranteed. Write
Moler Barber College, New Orleans,
La. 3 Is If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

Washington correspondents say the
Democrats in the Senate could have
made great deal of political capital by
aresolute fight against the ship sub
sidy bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

A Kansas man has patented "wind-
milf propelled by sunshine instead of
rain. Perhaps it is only an adaptation
from the Kentucky distilery, which is
propelled by 'moonshine."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

Mrs G. E, VanDeusen, of Kilbourn,
Wis, was afflicted with stomach trouble
and constipation for long time. She
says, ~ have tried many preparations
but none have done me- the good that
Chamberlains' Stomach and Liver Tab
lets have.' These Tablets are for sale
at all druggists. Price 25 cents. Sam
Piles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
NOTICE 20 SUBSCRIBERS.

Whenever the carrier fails to deliver your
paper on your verandah you will confer a
favor and cause the paper to be delivered
promptly by reporting the fact to the bust
ness Office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

The believers IN the 10 idiocy are
now citing the case of the man with 10
wives who was sent to jail the other
day, as If man with 10 wives were not
in good luck to getty safely inside jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
A Certain Cure forChilhlain..

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder It cures Chilblains,
Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and shoe stores,
2hc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
AMERICUs, Ca, MARCH 20, 1902

Mark Hanna's ship subsidy bill
promises to have a rocky road to travel
in the House.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
Tie Times-Recorder is the

Oficlal Organ OF the City OF Americas
On1cial Organ of Sumter County.
Oncial organ otaWebster County.
OfH .ial Organ of Railroad Commission Of
Georgia for the Sd Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

The society" end of the Confeder-
ate reunion at Dallas is already bigger
than the veterans themselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
TO-CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes
the cause. E. w. Groves signature on
every box. Price.25 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22
DIAMOND DYES B Ei@sis.t s'fFSa agstsai
of all dyes

A rise of not only one foot in ten
doubles the draft.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

Any man can think as he likes, but it
isn't always policy to put his thoughts
unto words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-22

Too much of the noise in the world
tries to pass off as music.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-20

self that have. in my time. seen con
siderable Of them. In fact. It seemed
as II all the elephants in Africa were
assembled at that particular place.
and were bent on my destruction.
With tFnmpetings which were deaf
ening, they came rushing toward us
from every point OF the compass.
Flight was impossible. for we were
entirely surrounded. nor was there a
distance Of even ten feet between the
foremost ones. and as the leaders in
this magnificent charge neared US, Of
course even this space was narrowed.
Il felt that my time had come. for.
unfortunately Umbolalla, in his haste
to reach me before l was crushed by
the wounded elephant. had dropped
the ammunition. and we were with.
out arms other than my two army re-
volvers and UmbolalIas assegai, a
weapon without which no native Afri-
can can be induced to enter a forest
The bullets from the revolvers would
have proven as effective against the
tough hides Of the elephants as from
boys sling-shot. and did not,
therefore, deem it worth an attempt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-20

that her own happiness hung in the
balance. She was always so sunny OF
nature, SO bright and laughing.
Shortly after Queen Stella went
to Columbus 10 live she conceived a
notion one day to visit the prisoners
at the state penitentiary. Why she
went she does not know any more
than she can explain why she should
forsake a circle OF friends and ac-
quaintances the most fastidious might
cultivate and niingle with those who
were new and strange. She stald
there for some time. laughing and
talking with her boys, as she liked to
call them.
The next day a note was sent her
It read: IF you are my Dolores.
answer. Convict No 3.003." Dolores
was what Pedro used TO call her But
no one else knew her BY that name
So Queen Stella answered the note
At once, saying she did not know the
writer.
The next Sunday. however. when
she went 70 talk to the prisoners. she
asked 10 see No. S.OOs The prisoner
stepped forward. but before he could
welcome her Queen Stella lay hud-
died mass at his feet One glance
was enough. Il showed her the lover
she had lost, her Pedro whom she
had mourned as dead
They called him Gypsy Bill" in
the prison, for he defed all authority
and refused to be shorn Of his long
locks. He has rebellious spirit that
none could break, and bis strength Is
enormous.
He shot a man once ii self-defense.
so he claims. and for that he is wear
ing the gray prison garb. As soon as
he could Pedro told her that no came
to America in search OF her. wander
ing from place 10 place, But he could
get no trace Of his adored Dolores.
He had always a wonderful mag
netism for horses; they followed read
iiy at his merest word, and he became
a horse trainer. II was while engaged
IN his profession that the encount er
occurred hat LED 70 his crime. But
there is a good chance for parole now
The emotion he displayed at the
sight Of his Dolores was ghe first sign
Of a softer nature the prison aushori-
ties had ever seen.
President Dunn and the managers
OF the penitentiary, as wen as War
den Darby and Chaplain Starr. have
Interested themselves In Queen
stella's lover and aided her efforts in
every way possible. Gov. Nash also
encouraged her to hope. Parole