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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

Boat excursion Tuesday night, June 24th. Tickets at Alexander 6 Spann's, Hunters and Mays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

Just received a case of fine quality BA- TISTE, in high colors, also black and
 white, fully worth F 1-2c., for Mon- day .......................5 1-2c a yd
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
CD Q efSs-
Old Folk 5 1T Home.

Mrs. Edward Robson entertained a
few elderly ladies last Tuesday with an
elegant dining, complimentary to her
moiher-in-lav, Mrs. A. Y. Robson.
Those present were Mrs. 7. j. Davis.
Mrs. Jennie Allen, Mrs. J. II. Bard.
Mrs. \. Y. Robson, and Mrs.. Pos
sloly we had better beg pardon at the
use of the words elderly ladies' be-
cause 1t seems that they were a spicy
crowd.
They had music on the piano that
was resurrected from the repertoire of
Handel Heyden and "Strambone, = but
then there We're the good things for
dinner which the hostess had prepared
ana which had to be discussed at long
range and with educated palates. and
which were pronounced lust lovely"
10 say that where two or three are
met together in my name would have
70 be amplitied with a worldly minded
tlnge and say the table groaned with
good things lit for the gods.
Such affairs lead to a high degree Of
friendship and are spots in the desert
made sweet with the pleasure that
come along In conjunction herewith.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
EUCHRE PARTY,

Mis-. Pauline Goddard, the gracious
and charming hostess of the Marion
Hotel. entertained the Euchre Club in
the parlors of the Marion last Saturday
afternoon at progressive euchre.
There were three tables, at which
were grouped Mrs. Az. Robson, Mrs.
Bard, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Ed Robson
Mrs. NJ Isaacs, Mrs, Barnes, Mrs Min.
ME Harrison, Mrs. Cornish. Mrs. Bell,
Mss Norma Rollwage, Miss Dougherty
of Baton Rouge, and Miss Mary Mer-
win.
Delicious claret punch, made by MI
l.. l.. Bowen, was served ty Miss Elise
German in Ter most pleasing manner.
The Club medal was the prize contes
ted for, and there being a tie between
Mrs. Edward Robson and Miss Norma
Rollwage, it fell to Mrs. Robson upon
cut Of the cards.
The refreshments were delightful.
the games splendid and the company
gay and mirthfgl. 1t was very pleas
ant occasion, and all present thorough
ly enjoyed themselves.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
Out Of Deaths Jaws.

"When death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble, that |
had suffered with for years." writes P.
Muse, Durham, y. c., DIR. Kings New
Life Pills saved my life and gave perfect
health Best pills on earth and only
25c at ]. Ii. Dunavaut's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
Forty Years Torture.

TO be relieved from a torturing disease
after 10 years torture might well cause
the gratitude of anyone. That is what
DeNitt's Witch Hazel Salve did for C..
Haney. Geneva, .. lie says: "DeWiu'a
Witch Hazel Salye cured me OF piles after
l had suffered 40 years." Cures cuts.
burns, skin diseases. Beware of counter
felts.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
America Famous Beauties

Look with horror on skin eruptiuns
sores, pimpIes. They don't have them.
nor Will any one, who uses Bucklen's
Arnica Salye. 1t glorities the face. Ecze-
ma or salt rheum vanish before il. Ii
cures sore lips, ehapped hands, chilblains
lntallible for piles. @5c at J. Ii. Duna-
wants drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10

n resolution was oftered by squire
Hugh Coffey, seconded by Squire Hill,
that the county court procure twenty
Justices Guides. Carried.
y resolution was introduced by
Squire }. b. Sanders and carried,
authorizing the county court to enter
into contract with some citizen of this
county to worl the county convlcts.
Of this resolution goes into effect, the
county will have convict farm and
fewer criminals.)
T. N. Taylor was elected County
Road Commissioner to succeed T. E
Prewett, the present able commission.
er. Adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10

The committee on Officers Reports
that same be adopted.
which was done.
Upon several motions, duly recorded,
put, and carried, the following levy
was made upon all the real and pei
sonal property of st. Francis county,
to cover the appropriations above men
toned.
General. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. mills
Sinking Fund Observation-Disclosures. "a mill
Road Tax Observation-Disclosures. 3 mills
Interest on Bonds Observation-Disclosures. mill
District school Tax.............-...-a a. voted
Forrest City Municipal Tax. - mills
State Tax as fixed by law......... 81 mills
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-10
Proceedings of Quorum Court.

The Quorum or Levying court, COM
posed of a majority of the mag.s rates
OF St. Francis county, met at the court
house last Monday morning, and the
following proceedings we're had, to-wit:
The court was called to order by
Judge Hatcher. who delivered his eS-
sage in which was contained many
wise eommenGations,
Upon tie roll teirg called, the fol-
hwi0g magistrates answered present;
!. W. Hal. w :. Thomas, W. b Me
Laren. David Duncan. !. J. Ables, NJ.
:. Hill, {. II. Hi. Il. Il. Campbell, II.
c. Smith, W 5. Nugen',J. p. Dover. j..
J. Wood. Hugh c. ffey, f. NJ. Pipkin,
]. Il. Sanders and :. L. Stone.
The following are the appropriations
for the ensuing year:
For Circuit Court So. 1900: $50 60
For Magistrates Count. -. 10 o.
For County and Probate Court. 30 Co
For Jait..-.......... ........... 49, lstt 90
For Keeping Paupers ......-..-,.... $50 e.
For Assessors and Tax Books 80 - e.
For Public Records ............-... 90 u
Fer County General Expense aoeo %
Total 49,. .................. $1,000 %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
WHY NO GUARD RAILS?

1t has been the boast of the local company that
railway the country it in the high grade of
its in the quality its other equipment While there is
disposition question the reasonabenss of this claim
be plain all observing citizens that the company has shown
amazing and almost criminal disregard safety
ride in its open
In of the streets in which operates double
tracked and the distance between these tracks limited
afford only enough for each other This we'll
known the management and astounding may appear
has its after without providing with
guard rails unway passengers from riding
ming board aghng from the left side where they would
danger of receiving serious injuries
passing the parallel track
Accidents innumerable have this
but they have moved the
which wholly absence of guard
rails After suenderng his passenger Hor
stepped the running board the left side of
struck by the other track hurled ground
hurt Mrs Horton great distress mshap
jumped from the still moving and sustained serious injuries
Now had guard rail protected the passengers Dr.
could not have reached the running board would therefore,
have been struck by another while would have mpos
sbe for Mrs Horton to have jumped 1t certainly
and grossly negligent that fails provide such
though effective safety devcedvices indeed
nearly every other city in the Union boomer are
operated.
But it has been the policy of the company pay
little heed either the safety the wishes of the people
probable however the force of public opinion compel pro-
vide guard rails for its boomer compelled to estab
ish the ticket transfer system which bitterly hostile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
Ds z ..

coUGHLIN-In this city. on the Hth
inst. Ann. widow OF Thomas Coughlin.
LAvIN-In this city. suddenly. on the
2eth inst, John r. LAWN. Residence No.
100 Elm street
GARDINER--In Providence, 2s4 Swan
street, Aug 2s. suddenly, Mrs. Elsie j..
wife OF Stephen A. Gardiner OF Kerney.
NJ J.
LEE-In this city, on the 9th inst. Mary
l.. daughter OF John J. and Nora Lee.
aged 4 days.
MrLNE-In this city. on the 9th inst.
Elisabeth r.. wife OF John H. Milne.
MocKsCH-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Ella Lena, daughter OF Thuder p. and
Anna A. Mocksch. aged years,
months, 20 days.
sMITH-rn Carolina, on the 27th inst.
Arthur Emmerson Smith. IN the s2d year
OF his age.
sTEERE-Yn Cranston, r.. l., a7th inst,
Elisha n. steerc. IN his .ssth year.
sTRArGHr-In Riverpoint. on 18th inst.
benjamin II. Straight. in his e4th year.
WALKER-Aus. "a. 1902, Edith Eunice.
daughter OF Eibert Z and Bertha n.
Walker, IN the iith year Of her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
MASS MEETING
Socialist Labor Party VIII Open
Campaign Monday Next.

The Socialist-Labor party Is determined
as ever 20 go It alone. and will not be af-
iliated with any other political party I'm
the coming campaign.
As an opening gun, a monster mass
meeting Will be held on Exchange place
Monday next at 1880 o'clock. OF immedi-
ately after the general parade OF the To-
cal labor unions.
Pertinent addresses will be delivered by
Peter McDermott. James p. Reid. An
thony Mcdonald and other equally we'll
known speakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

in their ideas. The president yesterday
warned his fellow citizens not 20 kill pros
perity and urged support OF the safe
principles for which he stands. senator
Hanna is opening a very energetic cam
paign for the Republican party in Ohio
and says that IL that state goes Demo-
cratic this fell the whole country will be
in danger in 1904. Both men believe the
continued success OF the Republican party
is necessary for the well-being OF the ma
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
RHODE ISLAND FORTS READY
(Contlnucd from page Eight

Company Forty-six men. the Company
Eighty-eishth men caring for tho rapid
IRE and siege guns. That the met are
proficient IN their Workmanship II shown
by the praise OF the inspecting officers.
az thus far their record In the best OF
any OF the forts In tho district.
Some days ago. because OF conflict with
the local police the men were not allow
ed to leave the fort for q week. So well
did they 90 In the target practice, how
ever. that Captain Patterson rescinded
the order before the time was half up.
In the practice ito shots have been fred
the practice being completed last Sunday
The nrst sight OF the hostile fleet viii
be obtained Mt the station ut Watch Hill
point. which In connected by telephone
with the fort A detachment of sigma
men arrived here today. pitched theiI
tents on the hotel lawn overlooking the
scenc Of action. made connections with
the wire leading TO the fort, and are nov
ready for work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

The recognized head of the coal trust
says impudently, Under no circum-
stances will / consent to any interfer-
ence" In the coal strike. Ere long this
bumptious individual may discover that
there will be interference and that. too,
without his consent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Only two days OF the summer months
are left. Two classes have profted by
the very agreeable weather that displaced
the usual heat-young children and their
elders who could not leave the cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

western railroads seem wiser than simi-
sr corporations In the East The West
nm rosds ere raising wages. All the en-
royss Of the chicago. Burlington ami
ouincy and Of the Santa Re systems have
ssessved suosssntssi Increases Of pay re
ssutly. Hsv much happier ali concerned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

In business as well as those they employ
would be II the dominating spirit OF cor
porste management were generosity and
justice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

When an automobile combine is organ
lied 1t may follow the example OF the
shipping trust In limiting the speed OF
ocean liners. by reducing the speed of the
land juggernauts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Has the payment OF big dividends on
watered stock made the local traction
company so poor that It cannot provide
guard rails for the protection Of pas
sengers on its cars?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Those Marion marauders who thought
II great fun TO tar and feather a man
because his conduct didn't satisfy them
were yesterday held in $1,000 bail each.
They win probably appreciate before the
affair Is ended that there is no Joke I'm
heaping such indignities upon human
being
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Coal operators say they will rush
enough coal 10 the different cities 10
break prices On the other hand the deal
ere declare that coal is bound TO ad-
vance in price instead OF declining. In
the meanwhile more serious trouble is In
dicated in many mining sections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Increased cost OF production" Is given
as the cause OF the rise In price OF many
articles. but It is worthy OF note that
the employer who has advanced the
wages OF his employees because OF the In
creased cost OF living has not yet made
himself known TO an anxious and inter-
ested public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Everything Is ready for the big parade
OF Monday. Union labor promises to make
the biggest and finest demonstration since
Labor Day observance became general
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

There Will be no cessation Of automo-
bile accidents until those who have con-
tracted speed madness have either
killed themselves or recovered from the
malady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

AS means of separating a man from
his money the Saratoga sandbas is bru-
tai and barbarous In comparison with the
gentle and persuasive art OF the profess
sional gambler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

When the Democratic campaign text
book has been issued IL viii be found
chiefly interesting for the things II
doesn't say.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

In brief. the decision Of the postoffice
department Is that postmasters may con-
tribute 10 campaign funds, but must not
indulge in campaign oratory or wire
pulling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

reported TO have occurred IN Mindanao
may have been due to the report that
Gen. Miles Is soon TO visit the island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

The once Of United States senator from
Michigan will not have to go to the
trouble OF seeking the man II Gen. Rus
sell A. Alger can help II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Money is being spent by the navy and
but the outlay is of the kind that makes
the American invincible both on land and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

II the man behind The brake were as
efficient as the man behind the gun there
would be fewer automobile fatalities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

The abovesh of embroidery with white
applique is lined throughout with aea The neck finished
with circular collar edged with the chiffon shed the bottom
The ends long and show the applique white taeta in leaf
design. They edged with the shirred chiffon
This cape stylish and comfortable and indispensable for
late
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

Some people imagine that President
Roosevelt and Senator Hanna differ much
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

A masquerade dance was 20 have been
given by the cottage colony OF Ffeid's
Point last night. invitations for which
had been by them circulated quite freely.
The company assembled; but the orches-
ira failed 90 show up. Mrs. Grace Rams
dell and Miss Alice Anthony played the
plano for a few dances; but the affair a.
a whole was declared on until next Wed
nesday. when the committee. Messrs r.
NJ. Whitney. Clarence Remington. George
Hall. Frank Curling and q. Il. Lynn will
see that the musicians are on hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29

THE protectionists I'm this country ar,
warning Cuba that high protectiv,
tariff will fall heavily on the poor people
or the island; but they fail TO explain how
such thing can be a good thing for tn,
poor people Of the United States and &
bad thing for the poor people OF Cuba.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-29
SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO MEET.
FAMILY REUNION.

The annual reunion and gathering o
the Sherman family was held at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Sherman oil
Bullocks Point avenue. opposite the ca
barn. Wednesday There was fully 4
representatives who enjoyed the occasion
The principal feature was the opening o
a genuine clambake at O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-12
4 ROUNDABOUT ROM4NCE
Young Nan Sailed from Charleston
Forty Years Ago, Supposed
to Be Lost
HIS GRANDDAUGHTER. NOW HEARD FROM

Columbia, S. c.. Dec (SpeciaD.-General Rob-
ert r. Hemphtll. the veteran editor of ''The Abbe-
Vile Medium well a war veteran. recounts
a tale of adventure and romance that has stirred
Abbeville County, although enacted in other parts
of the world Nearly forty years ago." said Gen
eraI Hemphill. II printed this in The Medium:
I'm September last the Annie Freeman. beau
tiful three-masted schooner sailed out of Charles
with prosperous breezes and her graceful prov
% e GeP In the av be
sprightly ship with all her sacred human freight
terry hidden horror of the deep. Upon this yes
sci sailed James m s T Erwin. Of t, the g good do old Able
wish to make note. Mr.. Erwin was twenty-nine
man just Beginning to see his way to business sue
cess He was on his way to the Bermudas to pur-
the prosecution of his laudable enterprise fell
byterian church and a correct and exemplary
Christian. His loss will be deeply deplored by his
numerous friends in this county and the pognancy
Of their grief will be more deep and lasting by the
again until the sea gives up her dead.
"All these years have passed." continued Cen
eIal Hemphil "and then letter to of
Erwin's family, and Immediately interest in the
long lost relative was revived James Erwin
not drowned. but landed in Cuba, and engaged in
the cultivation of sugar. He amassed a great
fortune for all his enterprises prospered and made
money for him. He married beautiful and
fined Cuban woman, and them daughter was
born, who promised to be bright and beautiful
the mother Time passed on and both parents
died about the same time in Havana of yellow
fever.
"A rich and distinguished officer of the Spanish
army stationed in Cuba fell in love with the beau
tiful heress thus bereft of both parents and left
alone in the world. The attachment mutual
and they soon married. A daughter was born of
this union, and inherited the beauty of her mother
and grandmother The Spanish officer became
outraged at the cruelties of General Weyler that
he resigned from the army. He sent his wife and
daughter to his old home in Spain, and went to
England himself TO put his great fortune In safe
place. The mother died and the daughter was
placed in a convent school In Spain, and she is
there now prosecuting her studies. being tho sole
New-York tribune., 1902-12-12
TRAFFIC AT $500" CANALS.
Enormous Increases Shown-Record of &c.
100000 Expected for Year.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. Dec. (SpecaD.-When
General Superintendent Joseph Ripley of tina locks
his report last year of the freight traffic passing
through the canals at Ste. Marys Falls wrote that
the traffic Is. .403.065 net tons. he also wrote
This is the maximum traffic In the history of the
canals He might at the time have written
that this traffic exceeded by large figures that
passing through any other canals in the world
canals fell far below them. When navigation opened
last spring Superintendent Ripley estimated that
the traffic for the OF 1902 would be at least
30 OOocOo net tons Events have proved that these
figures small by at least 100000 TONS for the
records for the up to December show that
there have passed through the canals So net
tons, and Ii is estimated that at least 100000
more will pass through before the close of navga-
tion This Will certainly be true IL the unusually
mild weather of the last month continues much
longer. As is usually the case the American canals
have passed about 80 per cent of the freight al
though the Canadian locks have done far more
business this year than before
Almost all kinds of freight have gained enor-
mousy, but the great gain has been in the ship
ments of iron Iron shipments last year
amounted to 1SG9061S net tons while this year they
have reached the total of % TONS passing at
the rate of over 100000 tons a month. The in
crease is still better illustrated by a comparison
with the shipments OF 1900. when they reached
total of 16. .56S tons.
The increase In the shipments of wheat has also
been remarkable increasing from 40 4ss so2 bushels
IN 1900 and o2a263S bushels In 1901 7070oS bush
els to Deoennber Of this season Flour has In
New-York tribune., 1902-12-12

and temporarily distribute through It the small
brownish particles which had previously settled to
variability IN turbdity.
To attempt TO correct the hardness OF city water
in individual households is unwise. II cannot be
done there advanta geously by the addition Of
chemicals Municipal filtration plants, or big man
u.acturtng concerns that use great deal OF city
slaked lime other substances 10 soften the
water but such processes call for precise measure
chemicals are added provision must De MADE for
precpitatng the superfuous lime or other ma
terial. All of this calls for elaborate appliances
Health Commissioner. but formerly chemist of this
department. has long been inclined to believe that
the city might advantageously filter some OF its
ever do not feel at liberty to discuss that Ques-
ton. Even Commissioner Lederle has his opinion
to which system OF filtration is safest Tor a
Any one who is much distressed over the color
and cloudness of the city water might get some
satisfaction from the use or a private inter at
tached to his tap. This will not take out the lime
1T acts only mechanically, not chemically-nor
viii It entirely bleach the fluid but it will operate
to render the water clearer. However. should
either get the right kind of filter or none at all
poor filter will contaminate the water. instead or
principle-there several IN the markets. safe.
This is made of ungazed porcelain and has ex.
solid organic matter other filters. using charcoal
felt or substances having larger pores: will allow
the impurty to lodge in the mass OF the niterihs p
material where it breeds disease and endangers the
aeah of M but of ahe ehesp than
everv 9ay It Should be unscrewed from the tap
and brushed briskly remove the coating Of sedi-
that has lodged on the upper surface. ana
danger that this precaution Will be neglected pc
cause water won't flow through a filter otherwise
1t is also judcious to mmerse the n6er IN 90 LII
any bacteria that may have lodged there
New-York tribune., 1902-12-12

heir to an immense fortune. for the father was
thrown into prison his return to SPAIN through
the influence of Weyler. and died there On his
deathbed he told OF his daughters South Carolina
relatives. He knew of Malcolm Erwin. of Able
Vile County. and of his tondness for his nephew.
James Erwin, who was supposed to have been lost
sea He had not heard of the death OF Malcolm
Erwin and wished him to have the care OF his lit
tie daughter. He desired the priest.to that his
will executed, and IN that will he left all his
property to the daughter except a share to Nal
colin Erwin for taking care of the child enough to
ma Ike him independent in fortune"
The veteran editor and the people of Abbeville
are stirred up the subject 1t has been sug-
gested to them that in the last few years some in
genious stories have come from Spain to America
but they repel the thought of greengoods man
being behind the scenes: the details too minute
descriptions too exact. for outsider to have
quired they say So there will be investigation
In Spain.