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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Her Father-"You must never see m.
daughter again" Gawley-"Well, I'd jus
as lief do my counting in the dark. Phil
adelphia Record.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

:. If you keep both hands busy in pat
ting yourself on the back, and your rival
uses his in honest work, he will soon get
ahead of you-Atchison Globe.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

The man who atteads strictly to his
own business may have less business to
attend to, but it will pay him larger divi-
dends. -Christian Endeavor World.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
The Best Army In the world.

The American army is the most effective
organization in the world. The men are well
fed and well raid, but these alone will not
make good soldier. He must have steady
nerves and a strong constitution. To fight
disease it is also necessary to have the same
requirements. II you are weak and nervous
you need Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at
once. 1t will steady your nerves and cure
indigestion, heartburn, dizziness and con-
stipation. Try it.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

A Case of Telepathy .-He (who has
been snubbed all the afternoon Good
by!" She--"Why, what a coincidence.
was going to say that myself '-Town and
Country.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
Busy on More Important Details.

Alphonso--Gwendolyn why are you 30
cruel as to keep me waiting for an an
swer? 1t is now ten minutes since asked
You to be my wife.
Gwendolyn-Oh, pardon me, forgot
l was simply choosing my bridesmaids
Straw Stories
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Funny about young Spenditt, wasn't
IT," said the Observing Man. "Was it,"
asked the Man Of an Inquiring Mind. eyes;
he lost his money raising Cain in Europe,
and then made another fortune raising cane
in Louisiana. Baltimore American.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
Bile medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

You like your own way. Ever occur
to you that possibly other people like
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

, How My Throat Hurts! Why don't you
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar?
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
One Why to Learn.

"How can l find out whether she loves
me?" unused the lover.
That's easy" answered the small boy,
who had accidentally overheard him.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Stops the Cough and Works on
the Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21
Place and Greatness.

joel paid $25 to get into that volume
of "Great Americans"
Billy--Well?
"All I got was nalf column alongside
OF a man who is the most notorious hum
bug in our county. Free Press.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Everyone is accused of eating too much,
as joke. But it's no joke.-Atchison
Globe.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
spot, streak or give your goods an un-
evenly dyed appearance.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

Extravaganza is often the preferred
creditor of economy.-Chicago Daily News.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

kiss her. If she swats you, it's all off;
if she doesn't, it's all right. Chicago
Post.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

A mans signs usually overshadow his
earthly troubles.-Chicago Daily News.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-02-21

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The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
TWO MILLION DOLLAR TRAIN
The New Union Pncific-Northwe stern
Overland Limited" Is
Beauty on Wheels.

Omaha, Neb., April 2.-The new Tn
ion ficNorthwestern Overland
limited stopped ten minutes in Oma-
ha Tuesday morning. At the Union
station to meet the train were Presi-
dent Burt, General Manager Dickin-
son and a number of other Union
Pacific and Northwestern local Off
cials. President Burt expressed his
qualification with the appearance of
the new train as it pulled into the
station.
A party of newspaper men, headed
by Alfred barlow, general adyertis-
ing agent of the Union Pacific road
boarded the train in this city and
went west, The new equipment.
which is said TO have cost s. 600 900
attracted considerable attention at
the depot, and large number Of rail
road men and others Inspected the
train while it waited The electric
lights were turned on and the tele-
phone system tested while the train
stood at the station. The overland
trip across the country to San Fran
cisco began at 9: 40.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
ANTHRACITE COAL is LOWER.
The Price Reduced Fifty Cents a
Ton Now That People Arc Pre-
pairing TO Buy Ice.

Philadelphia, April 2.-Announce-
ment is made by the officials Of the
Philadelphia < Reading railway that
anthracite coal prices have been re-
duced so cents ton. This reduced
price will be in force during April
onE. On May /. ten cents u ton will
be added and equal increases viii be
made on the first days of June July,
August and September, after which
date the old price schedule will again
be in force. Retail dealers will an
nounce the reduction in price in a
few days.
The reduction is ordered by the an
thracite association. Similar action
was taken April 1.
The circular letters announcing the
reduced prices were sent out to Gus
toners Monday night. \ change
from the rates of the annual circular
Is the advance on egg and broken
coal, IS to % cents a ton, so as to
make these sizes equal in price to
stove and nut coal. This, the Read.
ing officials declare, is done to equal.
ize the prices here with those ruling
in the west.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FiFT-SsvENTH CONGRESS.

In tho senate. on the 2sth. discussion OF
the oieouarEarine bill occupied practical
~ the entire session. Several speeches for
and against the measure. some of them OF
unusual force. were delivered. .s.--l IN the
house, the Burleson resolution, calling on
the president for Information relative 10
the application Of Gen Miles To go to the
Philippines was passed The remainder OF
the dGN WIS devoted TO general debate on
the military appropriation bill, and con-
sidefation Of the same under the two
minute rule.
Ia The senate on the 27th. discussion Of
the eleomargarine bill occupied PRACTICAL
= the whole day. Mr.. Harris (kas) sup
ported, and Mr.. Quarles (Wis.) den"unecd
the bill. Mr.. Patterson (Cpi.t. taking adj
vantage Of the liberal rules OF tho sen
ate, Sharply criticised methods BY which
Gen. Funston captured Aguinaldo. In
me house. Mr.. Richardson fFern.l Gre
ated sensation by presenting charges of
corrupt use OF q fund OF 800 trS In con
nestion with thesale of the Danish West
india islands. contained in the alleged re-
cent report of Capt Walter Christmas -
the Danish government, which deciare1
that he had employed corrupt mears 10
TO bring the negotiation for the vote TO q
contamination Mr.. Richardson asked the
adoption of resolution for the appoint
ment OF an investigation committee,
which, after some opposition, was agreed
TO.
18th. LIN the house the day WAS devoted
to the passage of private pension bills si5
In all being passed. Early in the session
Il number OF minor bills were passed the
sundry civil appropriation bin was report
ed, and Mr.. Cannon gave notice that he
would call II up Monday. The presidents
policy with regard to the veto of bills to
remove the charge of dcsertion from the
record OF soldiers was the cause of con-
siderable discussion during the day.
The senate was not in session on tho
9th In the house the day was devoted
to consideration of the bill to Increase
the efficiency Of the revenue cutter serV-
ice, which. however, way not completed.
The opening argument was made by MIR.
sherman IN. ". Speeches were made III
its favor by Messrs. Minor (Wis) and II.
&. Smith tMichD. and against ii by
Messrs. Richardson tAt5t). Little (Ark.)
Cochran (MoD and Mann QllD.
In the senate. on the 3lst. the entire
day was given to consideration of the
oleomargarine bill, three set speeches be-
ing delivered on the measure. Mr.. Sim
mons On. g made fOreeful argument
against the bin, and Messrs. Dillingham;
tNtD and McCumber IN. ID delivering
strong speeches in advocacy of tt........In
the house consideration Of the sundry civil
appropriation bill WAS begun. and the
general debate was completed Mr.. Payne
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee. reported the Cuban reciprocity
bill. and gave notice that he would call
IL up on the 9Th
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
A FLooD-sTRICKEN COUNTY.
Bedford County, Tenn, Heavy
Sufferer From the Recent Floods
duck River Falling

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 2--The
food damage in Shelbyville and Bed
ford county, Tenn. is estimated at
from one and a half TO two million
dollars. Relief committees are doing
everything possible, but there is
great suffering and assistance will
have to be secured.
Hundreds of families are homeless
1t being impossible even at this time
TO give the correct number. Many
houses went down in the current. The
only deaths reported are three negro
children.
Only one bridge across Duck river
remains standing in the county. all
the steel bridges recently erected at
cost Of $4,000, being washed away.
The damage to Shelbyville is csti-
mated at 100000. Duck river is now
within its banks.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Cabinet Minister, Con-

A cabinet officer who no. vsr,. H.
retlr VI TO private life started - ttong ago
anew his law practice. 4 eOrnor, oulld Up
was sent to him by brot aer lav,,. a.io1 case
ing that lawyer later, the ex-cabies. Nee.
ter asked what he ought TO charg ,s''e' hli'iis.
his friend. e''e asked
We'll. the reply was. az tbonoA.
sand dollars would be about rig5ss 81 !, thou.
My dear felloS," the otber T.,
spoRded, III you do that you will 'I"!d Re.
another case EX-eabinet ministen.'G get
luxury, If they are worth anything are
bill for 5000 retaining fee and Won . eegnd
a check tomorrow. Then adjust w vii get
lar charges a your leisure" iegu-
The thing was done, with the re..,.
dicted 1t is said that the geptIssuut PIE.
question made in month as r.pc5 s'l lh IN
sum of his salary curing his entire a. q the
term.-N. y. Post. ohes
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Christmas came 80 the United States
in December. 1859.
Mr.. Gron was closely questioned as
to whether proposition was MADE
for Christmas and Rogers and him
self to divide the commission. lie re-
piled that there were various PROPOSE
tons. Asked as to the threat at
tributcd TO Rogers in the Christmas
report Tin which Rogers was made to
say that he had 90 votes in the senate
and could defeat the negotiations).
Mr.. Gron said he never was present
at an interview between Rogers and
Christmas. He never heard Mr.. Rog-
ers make such threat. He denied alb
solutely the statement that he (Gron)
had signed a contract with Christmas
by which he (Gron) and Rogers were
TO have two-thirds of the commission.
He never had made any contract of
any character with Christmas, but
the latter had made over a power of
attorney to him which, later. he
(Gron) repudiated. Mr. Rogers saw
Christmas. he testified. but once. At
ter that Rogers refused to see Christ
mas or answer his letter of tele-
grams.
As to the Christmas interviews, in
which Christmas was made to say
that he had negotiations with Abner
Mckinley. which Christmas in his re-
port declared had been instigated by
Gron. witness said that he had no
connection with them.
Mr. Hit asked him specifically II he
knew what press associations were
referred to in the Christmas reports.
AZ do not know" replied Mr. Gron.
At this point the committe took a
rPCeSG.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH DEAD.
The "efl-K noyvn Author and Writer
of ''Ben Bolt'' Dead at Hi. Home
in Newark. \. j.

Newark, n. j., April 2.--Dr Thomas
English died early Tuesday morning.
Mr. English, who was writer of
some note. was widely known as the
author OF Ben Bolt"
lie was born in Philadelphia, in
1919, and was graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania as a doc.
tor 81 medicine in 1899. Later he
studied law, and was admitted 10 the
Philadelphia bar. lie engaged in
journalism in New York from 1914 to
1889, when he came TO Newark to
practice medicine. He was 4 mem
Der of the New Jersey legislature in
1s63-64. He served two terms in con
gross from View Lersev district.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

\ fire occurred at barcelona. Spain,
on the Goth, in Cinametograph es-
tablishment, which was filled with
women and children, many of whom
were injured in endeavoring to es-
cape. The building was destroyed
The treaty of friendship between
the United States and Spain viii be
signed as soon as Bethany Storer, the
United States minister to Spain. re-
turns to Madrid. Mr.. Storer is at
present in the United States
At least - lives and upwards of
$4,oooo0o worth of property had been
destroyed by the floods in the south
rem states. incident to the recent
heavy rains, according to reports re-
eeived up To the morning Of the 31st.
As a result of fire at Guthrie. Okla.
ON the 30th. the State Capital print
ing plant, valued at $4,000: the Ho-
tel Capital, $4,000, and the Riehey
general merchandise store, the Cam
mack livery barns and the Hotel St.
James, valued at $4,000, were de-
stroyed,
Daring n terrific wind storm that
swept over PittSburg, Pa, on the
3oth, the big chimney of the Presby-
terrain church at Knoxville. a suburb,
was blown down ami part of the
roof demolished. during the Easter
service. At least 40 persons were in
jured, some probably fatally.
st. Boniface Catholic church. locat-
ed in the western suburbs of Evans
vile, Ind, was struck by lightning
mt an early hour Easter Sunday
morning and was destroyed The in
terror of the building WAS a mass of
flames before an alarm was turned
IN. The eiifice cost 5000 600.
Albert 7. Patrick, recently convict
ed of the murder Of VIM Marsh Rice.
aud Mrs Addie NJ. Francis stole a
march on the matron or the Tombs
prison in New Nork, on the seth, ana
we're married while ostensibly hav-
ing farewell interview.
The action of the senate commit
Tee in favor of opening The Uintah
reservation ON October /. 1903. IL
adopted by congress. as il promises
10 be, will open To white settlement
large body of land in Utah. adapted
to agriculture, grazing, mining and
timber culture.
Rufino, who spent $4,000 in his
efforts 10 incitc rebellion in the
Province of Misamis, Island of Min
danao, NOW declares he is tired Of
fighting and has offered 10 surrender
with IS rifles to the native constabu-
larry.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ulrev. resid-
ing near Martinsville. ILL.,, celebrated
the tiftieth anniversary of their mar
riage with a golden wedding Easter
Sunday. There were 500 invitations
issued.
The Pike building. on Fourth. be-
tween Vine and Walnut streets. Gin.
cinnati, in which the Pike opera
horse is located. was partially de-
stroyed by fire Easter Sunday after.
noon. There was an audience of p,
600 people present at the matinee, but
all got out safely.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Ellis Wainwright. Of st. Louis, has
concluded to remain ia Europe awhile
longer.
\ fire at the silk manufacturing
town Of Fukyui, Japan, on the 3ist,
destroyed 1000 houses.
{. T. Wenuerstrum, of Des Moines,
Ia, will be Worlds fair commissioner
to Norway and Sweden.
The interstate commerce commits
sion viii try TO compel the publica-
ton Of export rates by railroad com
panies.
Twenty-Five men were killed by an
explosion of gas and dust in the Mel
son coal min at Dayton, Tenn.
A revolution has been started in
the republic of Santo Domingo. and
martial law has been declared, one
town having been captured by the
rebels.
A committee has been selected at
Chicago to raise a 100000 fund for
Mrs. Altgeld. 1t is said ex-Gov. Alt
geld left her penniless.
Miss Eta Maddox, of Maryland.
law graduate, has persuaded the leg
islature to pass law permitting
women To practice in the courts.
H. l.. Sparrow. of New York, says
ST. Louis is gradually reforming itself
through the efforts of its tough citi-
zens 10 kill one another
Returns from the Arkansas state
primary indicate that eX-Goy. Clarke
will have majority of twelve lesis-
iative votes for United States senator.
The st. Louis grand jury is closing
up the investigation of minor charges
of grating in the municipal assem-
bly, preparatory to its final report
Saturday.
The will of Mrs. Ida A. King, filed
for probate in St. Louis, leaves $1o,-
600 to the city hospital and 100000 TO
endow chair of drama at the Wash
ington university.
Louis Toombs, on trial for murder
at Chicago. is accused of compelling
a boy to assist in disposing of the
body of girl whom he had killed on
board an ice-bound schooner.
Sherburne w. Burnham, clerk Of
the United States circuit court at
Chicago since 1892, has resigned his
position to devote his time to as
tronomy.
Many believe the sunken lands of
Missouri and Arkansas are underlaid
0ith oil Incidents connected with the
great earthquake of 1911 are now
cited as proof of this conclusion.
Thirty-siX men tied on a straight
score of 10 birds in the Kansas City
sweepstakes, the initial event of the
grand American handicap live bird
tournament at Kansas City.
Frans Hahn, for many years
highly respected resident of Boon
Vile, No, committed suicide at his
home. He seated himself before
looking glass, and shot himself
Thomas p. Garden, for 80 years an
employe Of Scruggs, Nanderyoort &
Barney, St. Louis, dropped dead OF
apoplexy Monday evening. just after
leaving the store for home.
The condition of Rev. T. Dewitt
Talmage is somewhat improved A
member of his family says that Mr..
Talmage is slowly recovering
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Urging Pardon for Rathbon..

Washington, April Efforts are
being made by the friends Of Estes
q. Rathbone to secure u pardon for
him from the sentence of the Ha.
yana court. Senator Hanna has re-
quested the president to issue par
don for Rathbone, but this the presi-
dent has declined to do.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Washington, April 2.-Owing to the
increased receipts from customs and
to expected reductions in government
expenditures, the treasury officials
believe the surplus viii reach $780,
ooo'O0o by the end of the present fs-
cal year.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Irish Entertained n spv

New Haven, Conn, April MEM.
bers Of the Clan-na-Gael in this city
are aroused over the report that
Capt. Louis De Nilliers, with whom
many Of them became well acquaint-
ed during his stay of two weeks here.
Is British spy, instead of strong
BOer partisan
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Greensboro, n. G., April 2.-Dr.
Fred Peacock has resigned the presi-
dency Of Greensboro female COLLEGE
and Mrs. Lucy II. Robertson has been
elected to succeed him.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

New York, April "A dispatch
from Christina, Norway, says that
congressman Frank NJ. Eddy. of Min
nesofa' is there engaging railroad la
borers to the number of 1000. osten-
sloly for work on "A Canadian rail-
way.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Mckinley Memorini rrees

Lansing, Mich. April Gov. Bliss
has proclaimed April % Arbor day,
and recommended that each school
IN the state plant a tree on that date
as memorial to the third martvred
president of the United States. VIII.
lam Mckinley, the friend of the chill.
dren."
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Compelled to Decline.

London. April 2.-The engagements
OF the bishop of London, Rt. Rev. Ar.
thur Ingram, have compelled him to
decline the invitations of Bishop
Potter of New York. and other bish-
ops To address the missionary gath.
erings in New York next Advent.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

New York, April 2.-on the eve OF
the departure of J. Pierpont Morgan
for Europe il was announced that he
had given 100000 for the erection Of
a deaeoness home for ST. George's
parish, New York city.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

James r. Garfield. son Of the late
President Garfield. has accepted the
position 81 civil service commissioner
rendered him recently by President
Roosevelt. He takes the place vacated
on the first Of April by MIR. William
A. Rodenberg.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Three courts-martial have been
cared BY the commander of the de-
partment Of the Missouri, one each
at Fort Crook. Fort Sill aud Fort
Reno. The courts are called 10 Try a
number of eases pending for some
lime
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

City Councilman Emil \. Meysen-
burg, of 81. Louis. was found guilty
of bribery on the 2Tth. The jury was
out exactly one hour, returning with
3 verdict fixing the penalty ut three
years in the peniteuiiary.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04
Speaking OF Goats

,Johnny-When does nannr.
change" Foitc
Ma-There's no change in es,s
News. mag DALI
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

The Brannoek hill. to prevent trap
shooting at live birds. was passed by
the Ohio house, on the ssth. without
opposition. The bin provides for q
heavy penalty for violation Of the
stnfufe
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Secretary Shaw has appointed Rob
ert b. Armstrong. Of Chicago, to he
his private secretary III place of &.
V. Rich, who has resigned to accept
a responsible position in New York.
Mr.. Armstrong has been connected
with one of the Chicago newspapers.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Mrs. William Small. of Leavcn-
worth. Kas, has donated $4,000 tn
establish an Old Ladies' Rest in that
city, which is to stand as a memorial
to her late husband, William Small,
who was a pioneer merchant of Leav-
enworth. Mr.. Small died at Chicago
two years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

The president received in the east
room of the White House, on the
31st, go lady teachers from Grand
Rapids and Saginaw. Mich.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

The general solicitor of the Denver,
Kansas d Atlantic railroad an
nounced, on the 2sth, that active con-
struction on the line from Denver to
New Orleans will begin at once. This
road is financed by Chicago capital
lists, and passes diagonally through
Oklahoma from northwest to south
east
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Chairman Babcock of the republic
an congressional committee. ON the
27th, informed President Roosevelt
that, owing to ill-health, he desired to
relinquish the craftsmanship OF thu
committee and that he would he glad
if the president would suggest some
one to take his place.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Owing to the action of immigration
Commissioner Fitehie. in giving the
immigration inspectors on Ellis island
a holiday on Easter Sunday, nearly
one thousand immigrants were de-
tanned aboard the American liner ST.
Paul, and the Cunarder Umbria, which
came into port on the 3oth.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Osteopathists were given official
recognition in Ohio, on the 2Sth, by
the passage of an act in the house
providing for committee to examine
osteopathy and to regulate the prac-
tee of that system of curing human
ills. They are not to be permitted to
practice surgery or administer drugs.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Senator Martin. from the commit
tee on the District of Columbia. on
the 3lst, reported favorabiy the
tion of a Mckinley memorial bridge
across the Potomac at Washington.
1t fixes the cost at S5.OO0,00O, and
makes present appropriation of
100000
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

The secretary of war, on the 9th.
received cable message from Gen
Chaffee saying that he had Taade a
contract for the requirement OF land
and the construction of barracks ami
other buildings for the establishment
OF a military post near Manila in ac-
cordance with the recent AIT of
congress.
The Forrest City times., 1902-04-04

Easterner-Did the cyclone do NM,
age TO your farm? 'e'H'
kansan- How can | tell till find :,
Columbus 90 journal. ''''e H.