davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Death Of Gus Walker.

The sad news of the death OF c. A.
Walker (familiarly known as Gus) was re-
ceived here yesterday morning. Gus had
goody number OF sincere friends in For
rest City, who formed their attachment in
the days of his prosperity, who regret his
uutimely death.
Mr.. Walker had been well known
character in connection with st. Francis
timber lands, and made his home at the
Heth Club House most Of his time. where
any of his friends were always welcome
in the fishing days, and hunting parties,
too, were often entertained.
Mr.. Walker made the race for the egi, :
la,ure few years ago and received a good
share of the votes of The county. He was
a native Mississippian, 40 years of age, a
brother in law of Judge l. G. Balch at
whose home in Little Rock he received the
last careful attention of beloved sister,
Peace 10 his ashes.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
PICTURES OF CRUDE
RUBBER.

This week the "Snag- Proof" agency,
in their advertisement, show pictures OF
some of the many kinds of rubber, and il
may be interesting to know that there
are at least sixty distinct species used in
the manufacture of different articles.
Virgin rubber is white and African
rubber is black and the Para is brown,
and SO on through all different shades.
Some is hard and again some is soft and
sticky, and it is put up in all possible
shapes.
In the illustration is shown Bottle"
of the crude Fine Para rubbes, and you
can see at the top the hole whore the
stick has been removed, and just above
is shown sheet of the same rubber after
it has been through the "Cracker" OF
washer.
The Sierra Leone rubber is made up OF
small cubes which are stuck together by
! the natives as shown in the cut, and il
comes to market in large pieces weighing
| from ten to twenty pounds.
The Crude Coarse Para is also made up
of small bits stuck together, and while not
of as good quality as the Fine Para, it lie
necessary in the making of the best foot
wear.
| The Mozambique rubber is in the shape
of large slab and is light in color, and it
is simply the coagulated sap from the tree
run into vessel made of clay, and when
the rubber has hardened the vessel ia
broken off ard the rubber is ready for
| shipment.
What is known as "Shoddy" rubber
| is made from old boots and shoes and
other rubber articles, and these are ground
up and the sulphur that was used to vul-
canize the article is taken out and the
mass is then ground up and used as an
adulterant in the cheaper grades OF boots
and shoes.
OF course the " Shoddy" is not used in
the celebrated "Snag- Proof" footwear
and very little is used but the Para
rubber
All genuine "Snag- Proof" footwear
bears picture of the Brownies" and
in this way purchasers are protected from
the "Folty-leyen" limitations.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
A GENEROUS OFFER

The railroads with lines penetrating the
Southwest are jest entering upon the most
important work ever attempted, looking to
the upbuldng and development OF the
Great Southwest.
The Colonist movement, and this is the
work referred to, is hardly begun. yet in
tina short period in which it has been in
effect thousands have taken advantage of
the low rates and are now scattered
throughout the Southwest looking Tor
homes ard locations. These are but the
advance guard. Hundreds Of thousands
will follow.
4 he question arises, what has cur
Town or community done to attract p'r
Ton OF this great influx of immigration?
Every newcomer" among you brings a
certain amount of wealth, creates C r
tam amount Of new business, adds to the
taxable property, and Increases the value
OF every foos OF land Ia the community
What are your peop.e doing towards To-
eating share OF these komeseekets?
Here is a suggestion
Let every citizen send us the names and
addresses of three friends back in the cd
o'a'es- We will mail them illustrated
pamphlets, descriptive OF the country
E. ong the Catton Belt Route. We Will
VI lie them. telling hem IF the law rates.
"a''a OF sale, ard furnish any information
loss'b.e to induce them to come and see
are you with us in this work? Send Us
Three names.
Aoars truly, E. w. LABEAvME,
q. p. Il T. a,
st. Louis, Mo
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
FIVE GENERATIONS.

Five generations under one roof
dwelling happily together. Such are
the conditions that exist in the good
home of Mrs. Jennie Harris, on Rosser
street, South Forrest City, Ark. First
is Mrs. Sembler, great, great graz dina,
SO years of age: next is Mrs. Harris
great grandma. so years of age; next is
Mrs Gurley, grandma, aged IS years;
next Mrs. Williams, aged II years; and
lastly her little daughter, days old.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Mule Taken Up.

On or about November 5lh. the under
signed took up stray dark brown mare
mule, no marks or brands, about 10 hands
high, looks to be about two years old
Owner may have same by calling at my
place about two miles south OF Forrest
City and proving property and paying
charges. L. O MCDANIEL.
Forrest City, ARK, Dec. II, 1902.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

A valuable contribution was made
Wednesday to The Times museum, in
the shape OF two petriiied bird tongues
The tongues resemble pieces of agate,
atd the contribution WAS made 10y DR.
]. I. Brown, who found them OF
'rnni CrI.rk
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Notice of Special Bill.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
signed citizens OF Goodwin in Goodwin town.
ship. st. Francis county. Arkansas, VIII make
application To the General Assembly of the
State of Arkansas at is next regular meet
ing. for an act to compel the Rock Island Sys-
tenn. the Choctaw. Okiah ma y Gulf Railway
Company TO build and CONTINUOUSLY main.
tain depot at Gnndwin. un their railroad.
ll.2s4t JOHN I. OVAL, and others.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say That for scratches bruises, cuts, eorns.
wounds sore feet and stiff joints, Buck
len 5 A,nica Saiye is the best In the word
Same for burns. scalds, boils, ulcers,
skin eruptions and piles. 1t cures or nc
lay. Only 25e at DR.. J Ii. Dunayant's
fTug store.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

he cotton seed at the oil mill took a
s''de Tuesday night, burying A negro
named Calvin Stevens up to his neck.
Fortunately he was discovered in time
and exiricated, thus escaping with only
bad scare. Had he been covered IN
and not discovered. he would have been
instantly suffocated.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
A STEADY INCOME.

llO acre nursery requires local and trsvoiira
agents everywhere TO dispose Of its products
Also seed line. VIII arrange for whole or
palS a vi hlne. oGtht free. We guarantee
rounG Write today for special terms
., BROWN BROS. CO., ROCHESTER,. n Y
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
NOTICE..
County of s.. Francis.
Gsa.a 80 ,sEaasa 4

County of 81. Francis.
State OF Arkansas.
To all whom il MAY concern; Know ye,
that AT the next General Assembly of the
State Of Arkansas. bill Will be presented 10
be enacted into law maxim four wire fence
a lawful fence in that part OF II. Fran els
county lying west of -. Francis River-or 10
ex tend the Eame Tour wire fence law that is
IN force and gives such general satisfaction
east of ST. Francis River, over the entire
county.
JAMES MCCuTcHES. and others,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Nicely have
taken one of the orphaned Kintcn
children and Judge and Mrs. Folbre
nave taken another. They are bright
and worthy girls, and We are clad 10
think they have found such pleasant
homes. God will certainly bless their
benefaetors. ''''''
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Marie CorelIi S "Wormwood,"

Marie Corelli's Norwood" will be
presented at the Becker & Lewis
opera house, Thursday. January 1st
1908. The play is undoubtedly one OF
this seasons greatest successes; the
cast, scenery and effects are said to bt
the very best ever given under Alden
Denedlct's popular management.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
STRAYED.

From Wiaener, December 5th. 1902. one
gray morse, blind In one eye, about IL
wears old. foretop sheared out, saddle
marked and tender back. VIII pay Five
Dollars reward for return of same To
Wilhers " Houston, at Widener. Ark.
JOHN DISktSs
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

The stockholders Of The Folres,
City Ice IL Power Company had their
annual meeting last Monday. and Re.
elected all present officers. There was
no other business Of general interest
Mr.. Armstrong; successor was not
chosen, because the company has suffi.
Gent ice for all purposes until March,
or Apr, and the plant will be shut
down until then.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply Iron and Gu nine in tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. soc.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

Mr.. l.. II. Belser, the genial honi-
face of the Ouachi'a hotel At Camden,
was in town and circu atirg among
his numerous fii.nds Saturday. He
was distinguished guest at the
Marion
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Favorite Family Remedy.

Frequently accidents occur in the honse-
mold, which cause burns, cuts, sprains
and bruises, for use in sue h cases, Bal
Iard's Snow l.inimen; has for many years
been the co.'s ant favurite family remedy
25c, 50c and 81 90 at j. L. Sanders,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

A lunch of flowers reached our SEN
ior last Saturday from some unknown
source, but intuition prompts us to
believe that the flbwers are not any
sweeter than the donor.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

Mirrors. Shaving Mugs. Decorated
China Cups and Saucers. Easels. Stat
uetts, Papier Mache Goods, Souvenirs,
Christmas Cards and Art Calendars-
the prettiest and largest line in town
at tue Newsstand
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
FoiIs of Deadly Attack,

My wife was so i'll that good physic-
ians were unable to help her." writes NJ
Nj. Austin of Winchester. Ind "but was
completed cured by DR.. Kings Nv Life
Pllls." They work wonders In stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation.
SICK headache. csc at DR.. J. II. Duna-
wants drug store.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19

DR.. De Walt Norton gave two of his
Illustrated lectures at the opera house
The first Of the week, and was greeted
by large audiences at both perform
ances. 1t was under the auspices of
Crowley Ridge Institute and quite -
little sum was realized. DR.. Norton's
work is fr5t-class aud thos. who hesId
and saw were we'll repaid for their out.
Law.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
Stops the Cough and Works off Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price
25 cents
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-12-19
He Ound a Cure.

K IL. Foster, 31s S. % Street, Salt
Lake City. writes: 81 have been bother
Ell With dyspepsia or indigestion for 81
years, have tired many doctors without
relief, but have found cure in Herbine
recommend it to all my friends, who are
afli'cted that way, and it is curing them.
too. soc at J. Il. Sanders.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
CHINA IN LEAGUE
WITH THE BOXERS
DOCUMENTS FOUND WHICH SHOW
THE GOVERNMENT URGED AN
UPRISING AGAINST ALL FOR
EIGNERs.

New York. January 10.-Documents now
in possession of Columbia University, 1t
Is believed. proves that the Chinese i'm
perial government was in alliance with
the Boxer uprisings. The documents
consist of an original block cut and
copy Of a proclamation. The. papers are
the gift of Rev. DR.. Gamewell, who con-
structed the defenses of the allies at the
siege of Pekin.
Some days after the relief of the be-
leaguered garrison by the foreign troops
DR.. Gamewell secured new quarters for
the Methodist Episcopal schools, their
own building having been destroyed. Two
private houses were taken. and 1t was In
table in one of these that a number of
circulars were found together with
plate from which they were printed. The
circulars bear the seal of the government
used on imperial documents. The word
ing of the circulars is as follows:
Let the Boxers Of (here follow the
names of eight towns near Pekin) rise up
to united victory
This, II Is supposed. meant the destruc-
ton of the foreigners as shown In the
Boxer motto, Protect the Manchus; de-
stroy the foreigners.
The circulars are printed on yellow pa
per with black ink. excepting the ver-
million of the seal, Imperial pencil" as
1t is known. Red characters, signifying
the seal Of the Boxers, are stamped q
the lower ieft-hand corner.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
BUYS SIX HUNDRED
MILES OF RAILS
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY MExI.
CAN SUBSIDY, AND THERE Is
ENOUGH MONEY LEFT TO BUILD
THE RAILROAD.

Kansas City, January 10.-A cablegram
from London, received today from Presi-
dent A. E. Stillwell of the Kansas City,
Mexican and Orient Railroad announced
that Chief Engineer N. P. Pratt has sail
ed for home after having arranged for
the shipment of six hundred miles of
rails for the Orient line in Mexico, which
were bought and paid for by the Mexican
subsidy.
These rails were bought delivered at
Port Stillwell and Tampico at about ten
dollars per ton less than the lowest de-
iivered price obtainable from American
mills. They will come from Belgium
manufacturers and the first specimen is
due at Tampico. The first shipment for
Port Stillwell is now en- route.
About one-fifth of the 1900 miles of the
line has been graded without the issuance
as yet of bonds and the officials say
without mourning any Indebtedness other
than for current expenses. They say
with rails bought and paid for for two
fifths of the distance. they still have
available several million dollars of con-
struction company capital from stock
sold by Mr. Stillwell In London.
The bridging Is now In for the line be-
tween Anthony, Kansas, and Fairview,
Oklahoma, and grading is progressing
rapidly from Anthony northward toward
Harper, Kansas.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
SCHL[Y GETS
ROYAL WELCOME
Thousands !hrOnged the Depot
Awaiting AdniraPs Coming
NAVAL HERO IN SAVANNAH
While Attending the Theatre In the
Evening Nine. Nordica Crosses
the Stage and Shakes the
Admiraps Hand.

Savannah Ga. January 10.-Rear Ad-
miral Winfield S. Schley. accompanied
by his wife. arrived in this city this af-
tsnoon.
The depot was thronged with people,
who waited patiently to greet him, and
as he alghted the cheering was deafen-
ing. Mayor Meyers and a delegation of
aldermen extended the admiral cordial
official welcome and asked his consent
for a formal reception tomorrow after
noon at the city hall. The admiral agreed.
Carriages were then taken for the resi-
dence of Gen. w. w. Gordon. where Ad-
miral and Mrs. Schley will visit for ten
days. General Gordon was member of
the Porto Rico commission of which Ad-
miral Schley was also a member.
In the evening Admiral and Mrs.
Schley occupied a box at the theatre
where Madame Lillian Nordica sang. AS
the audience recognized the distinguished
visitor there was enthusiastic cheering of
such volume and persistence as to tenn
porarily delay the performance. After an
encore Madame Nordica crossed to the
box and shook hands with Admiral
Schley while the audience stood and
cheered Upon the conclusion of the
evenings bill apparently the whole audi
ence waited at the door and cheeced the
admiral as che entered his carriage and
drove aWay ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
HOGAN'S FIGHT
FOR LIBERTY
NOTORIOUS MAIL BOX Ro65ER,
FoRoER AND ESCAPED CONVICT
WILL HAVE TO GO BACK TO
BLAcKWELL's ISLAND.

Columbus. Ohio, January n.-Timothy.
alias kid" Hogan, the notorious mall
box robber and forger, was released from
the penit entiary today. and was arrested
at the door,
Hogan was received at the prison on
June g. 1898, from the United States Court
in this city to serve two sentences OF hve
years each to run concurrently.
At the time Hogan was arrested he was
wanted in nearly every city OF impor-
tance in the United States, and rewards
had been offered for his arrest amount
ing to $4,000. and he was also an escaped
prisoner from Blackwell's Island, N Y.
He has still four years and one month
to serve in the island prison and he will
be taken back to serve that time. He
refused to return without requisition pa
pers Hogan will make a desperate ngnt
for freedom. He has employed an attor-
ney and tonight application was made
for a writ of habeas corpus, which was
allowed, returnable at a. m. tomorrow.
The claim was made in the petition that
no specific crime is charged against
Hogan. Chief of Police Tyler later filed
an affidavit charging Hogan with being
a fugitive from justice.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
THEY OBJECT TO
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF coNFED-
ERAcY AT LEXINGTON SEND A
PETITION TO THEATRE TO STOP
THE PROGRAMME.

Lexington. KY, january 1o.-Lexington
Chapter, United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy have sent a written petition to
Charles B. Scott, manager of the Lexing-
ton Opera House. asking that the play
Uncle Toms Cabin" never be presented
again at the opera house here.
They give reasons that the best citi-
zens and old families living about Lex
ington were once slave owners as a her.
itage of not their own choosing; that the
incidents of Uncle Toms Cabin are not
typical of slave life in the South, but of
isolated cases; the play. and its being
advertised with bloodhounds and pictures
Of an old negro in chains and the slave
owner with whip in hand. gives false
idea of the history, of the times to the
children of the city and Its disrespect
to Southern gentlemen and good citizens
and their own families living in this
part of the country.
The petition Is signed by four of the
most prominent women of the Chapter
and indorsed unanimously by the men,
bers. 1t has created sensation here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
BEAUMONT CELEBRATES.
Reign Of Oil Was just One Year Old
Yesterday.

Beaumont, Tex, January 10.-The reign
OF oil in Beaumont is just one year old
today but during that brief time II has so
firmly enthroned itself that all else bows
before 1t.
The men and money necessary to trans
form bald prairie into the worlds great
est oil field within Ehe. short space Of
twelve months have brought the greatest
possible measure Of prosperity and ad-
vancement to Beaumont, and tonight the
citizens are celebrating this prosperity In
an informal way at the rooms of the
Beaumont OIL Exchange and Board of
Trade. So swift has been the develop
ment that 1t Is impossible to give anything
like statistical review of Beaumont's s
first year in OIL for In most particulars.
the statistics are not obtainable.
Within 365 days from the discovery of
oil, lH gigantic oil spouters were brought
in at an expense for development Of about
81 900, 900.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
viii Repay confederates.

Washington. January -(Special.)-The
Senate committee on claims has favora-
bly, reported bill introduced by Senator
Bate of Tennessee providing for the pay
ment for horses and personal effects
taken from Confederate soldiers In VIOLA
ton Of the terms of surrender at Appo-
mattox. The bill has also been favorably
reported to the House 1T VIII be passed
probably at this session.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
MARSHAL BRYAN DELINQUENT,
Physical Disability Is Accepted as the
Cause Of Delay.

washington, January 10.-(Special)-Th
Attorney General reports to Congress
that Marshal Lee Bryan of the Middle
district of Alabama was DELINQUENT at
the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal
year just closed in transmitting his ac-
count to the department Physical dis
ability is accepted by the Attorney Gen.
eral as the cause Of delay.
The Postmaster General reports that
the postmasters of the following Ala
bama towns who retired during the past
year are still indebted to the govern
ment: Arkadelphia- Bangor, Bradleyton,
Chapman, Columbiana. Fort Davis, Rose
dale, West Calera and Young.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
Added to Civil Service.

Washington. January 10--The laborers
employed In the government department
will be brought into the civil service un-
der Presidential orders. the first of which
will be issued in the very near future.
There will be no scholastic examination,
applicants being graded according to ex-
perience and recommendations. with the
required preference to war veterans
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
WANTS TO PAY Ex-RREsIoENTs.
Bill Introduced in Congress to Allow
Them 5000 Per Year.

Washington, January 10. = Representa-
tive Levering of Massachusetts today In
troduced bill providing salary for ex-
Presidents of the United States at the
rate of $4,000 annually from the date Of
retirement from the presidency. The bill
is to apply to any ex-Fresldent living at
the time the law is enacted.
Representative Sherman of New York
today introduced a bill continuing In force
all laws prohibiting the coming of the
Chinese.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
Mlssissippl Endorses Dewey.

jackson, Miss. January l0.-The State
Senate passed joint resolution today en-
torsing the decision of Admiral Dewey In
the Schley court Of inquiry and declaring
that no textbook should be used in the
public schools of this State that gives
to any other OFFICER than Admiral schley
credit for the victory of Santiago" The
resolution goes to the House for concur
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
To Hear okIahoma's Bill.

Washington. January 1o.-The House
committee on territories today fixed the
23d inst. for hearings on Oklahoma state
hood bills: the S1st for the Arizona state
hood bill and February for the New
Mexico statehood bill. The bill to create
the territory of Jefferson out of the In
dian territory was referred to a SUBJ
committee headed by Mr. Knox of Mas
sachusetts, and including Mr.. Flynn. the
delegate from Oklahoma.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11

Washington. January 10. - Especially
There is a well-defined rumor here that
Postmaster Hughes of Birmingham, whose
nomination was sent to the Senate We'd
nesday. may not be confirmed without
opposition.
1t is said to be the intention of several
not given, to file charges against DR..
Hughes, who went through a similar ex-
perience with the Senate postoffice COM
mittee four years ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
Newspaper Man Beaten.

Jackson, Tenn. January 1o.-tSpeciaD-
]. j. worrall. a prominent grocer and
newspaper man was probably fatally in
jured in a fight with man named Row
lett over a dispute about rent. Rowlett
beat Worrell over the head with stick.
breaking his nose and bones in his face
and knocking out his left eye
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-11
NIcARAeUANs REJOICE.
Band Played "HaIl Columbia" When
Canal Bill Passed House.

Managua, Nicaragua. January 1o.-via.
Galveston-There is great rejoicing in the
official circles of Nicaragua over the news
by cable that the Nicaragua canal bill
has passed the house of representatives.
The National Band at Managua played
Hail Columbia" and salutes were fired
from the battery.