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The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

::"Harry Unckwell, aged p years, choked
to death early yesterday morning at his
home. in the presence of his wife and
child. He contracted slight cold a few
days ago and paid but little attention to
it. Yesterday morning he was seized
with fit of coughing which continued
for some time. His wife sent for ply
stefan but before he could arrive. another
coughing spell came on and blackwell
died from suffocation st. Louis Globe
Democrat, Dec. /, 1901" Billiards.
Horehound Syrup would have saved him
csc, see and 81 90 at j I. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Administrators Sale of Lands.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue oil
~ an order cf the Probate Court of st.
Francis County, made and entered on the
10th day of December. 1902. the undersigned
will as Administrator of the estate of Ignace
Pospicil sell to the highest bidder on a
credit OF three months at the Courthouse
door. in Forrest City, St. Francis County
Arkansas, on the 80,
3lst Day of January, 1908,
all the right. title and interest of said estate
in the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty
t20. Township Four "a North. Range One Ct
East, containing $50 acres in said county
SAID sale being made for the purpose OF pay
ing debts of said estate. Approved personal
security will be required of the purchaser
and lien retained on the land.
JOHN L. OVAL,
Admr. Est. Ignace Pospicil, deceased
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
18th Day of January. 1903.

offer for sale at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash. at the west door of the court
house in Forrest City, Arkansas, the follow
ing described real estate towt: The East
half of the Southeast Quarter of Section %
in Township North, i'll Range 3 East in ST
Francis county, Arkansas. Title believed TO
be good, but sell and convey only as trustee
2.3t X. j. WILLIAMS Trustee
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States for
the Eastern Division OF the Eastern Dis.
trict Of Arkansas. in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of NJ. w. SIPES, Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of NJ. W. Sipes OF Forrest
City, in the county of st. Francis, and dis
trict aforesaid. a bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the Goth
~ day of December. a. D.. 1902. the said NJ
w. sipes was duly adjudic ted bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held AT my Office III the city OF Helena
ia said district. on the
18th Day Of January, A. D., 1908,
at two O'clock in the afternoon. at which
time the SAID creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint n trustee, examine the
bankrupt. and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting
NJ l.. STEPHENSON,
Referee in Bankruptcy
Helena. Arkansas. Dec. Both, 1902. o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
GRATEFUL FOR HELP.

From far and wide grateful letters are pouring in
IN response TO the Thanksgiving cheer which
generous T. S. S members made it possible to dis
tribute From Bayshore comes note: The dollar
received at Thanksgiving from the T. S. S helped
me TO get several little dainties which my mother
craved, especially milk. I can never tell you my
heartfelt Eratefulness for it 1t came just when
I was needing it much A sixteen-year-oId in
valid In Dawson, Ala. writes II do just wish you
all knew the good this dollar Will do me. 1 can
DO nothing for myself, and my mamma is not vet
able TO take in work. She sends her love to the
kind friends who remembered her at Thanksgiving
From Gainesville, Penn: May God return you
tenfold the happiness that Thanksgiving dollar
gave me" Mrs. H. S. Adams president Of the
Nazareth branch. asks for "Jimmie's" address
(Which has been sent) as one Of the members wants
TO write to him once in a while as a Sunshine con-
tributon. The same branch reports a royalty good
Thanksgiving dinner TO worthy and needy fam
lily among its holiday cheer distributed
Mrs c. DOrsch. president of Manhattan branch
No. TO- contrived 10 get four good dinners for as
many needy families out of the money sent her
for three for Thanksgiving, and reports additional
dinners given by the branch warm comfortable
and boys overcoat, sent to Mrs. Dorsch through
the Office some time ago, were also given TO a very
needy East Side family, of the six receiving a
Thanksgiving dinner.
An invalid member who has not been able to
leave her bed for fifteen years is anxious TO earn
a little money knitting WOrsted slippers. Any one
who could order one or more pair from her Will
please communicate with Miss Annie Morris,
CharleSVIlle, Bedford County, Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
DAUGHTERS OF OHIO.
New Officers and Committees Elected Yes
terday.

The Daughters Of Ohio held business meeting
for the annual election Of officers in the banquet
hall of the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday afternoon.
In the absence Of the president. Mrs. a. J. G. Foye
the first vice-president, presided. All committees
were chosen at this meeting as well as the officers
consequently it was late in the afternoon when the
doors were opened and the members thronged out
into the corridor. al looking pleased the result
Of the election. One prominent member made the
remark that she had never seen business meeting
carried through with less friction.
The officers elected are as follows: President
Mrs Christopher c. Shayne; first vice-presdent,
Mrs c. A. Bates; second vice-president, Mrs.
Charles II. Boazi third vice-president Mrs H. O.
French; fourth vice-president, Mrs. Samuel A
Drew; fifth vice-president, Mrs Joseph Green; re-
cording secretary. Mrs. E L Arbecam; correspond
ing secretary Miss Laura A. Skinner; treasurer,
Miss Maria Townsend: auditor, Mrs Charles c.
Linton; historian Mrs. Weltha Post Leggett; ex-
ecutive committee Miss Temperance Pratt Reed
chairman Mrs. William Beaumont Putney. Mrs.
Francis N. Jackson, Mrs. William A. Cummings
Miss Carmellta Beckwith and Mrs Ralph NJ Eas-
ley: chairman on entertainment Mrs Frederick
Treacy Taylor; chairman on music Mrs Ernest
Kent Coulter; chairman on hospitality, Mrs Anna
stacConnel; chairman introduction, Mrs NJ. E
Macdonald, and chairman on Ohio history Mrs
Robert Hoe DOdd
The next meeting, which viii have more Of a
social character, is 10 be held the second Monday
IN December.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
TO TEST THE NEW TRUANT LAWS.
Case VIII Soon Come Up Before Police Mag
istrate Furlong in Brooklyn.

\ case TO test the new truant laws Will soon
come before Police Magistrate Furlong in the
Gates-ave police court. Brooklyn Yesterday morn
ing J. w Meade attendance officer, made a COM
plant against man. whose name is withheld. FOR
keeping his children out OF school Magistrate
FurIong in promising his assistance, said:
Some time ago the Board Of Education com
planned through the press that the city magistrates
in this borough were not properly cooperating with
il in the suppression of truancy- informed the
board that If proper applications were made by the
truant officers there would be no further cause for
complaint.
The new truant laws went into effect last May
and there has been considerable disagreement over
the proper Interpretation 10 place on them This
has been especially the case in Brooklyn, according
TO Clarence E MeIeny. Associate City Superinten-
dent OF Schools who has charge OF the truancy de-
partment of the Board OF Education
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
DEATH OF MEMBERS.

News Of the death of two Of the Oldest and most
appreciative members OF the T. s S. Mrs.
A E. C. GoodeI OF Avon Park Fla and Mrs
C. NJ. Grantham. of stanberry, No, has just
reached the society.
After fifteen years of intense suffering" writes
Mr.. GoodeI, my wife is at rest. having passed
away on September ~
On October 81. Mrs. Grantham, for almost TWEEN
ty-seven years a helpless invalid also entered into
rest. Il sorry did let you know be-
FORE her daughter writes, but the days so
full I return the dollar you sent her for franks
giving 1t can be given TO some other member as
sunshine. We thank you for all the sunshine
and cheer that was cast into our mothers life by
SO many thoughtful T. S S. members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.

4 dozen different kinds Of articles in red leather
which are on sale IN an uptown store make useful
IS well CHEEKY Christmas gifts There are tele-
phone registers engagement books, shaving pads,
iukstau5s. calendars and travelling clocks each
Cor Jess than s.. Attractive little photograph
francs, three By four inches. made OF imported
heather, gold mounted. cost from s. 3 TO = %
For an inexpensive gift that has Christmas writ
~ al over a. there is writing paper in fancy
'AA One box is decorated with red ribbon and
re bunch Of holly another has many small
xF;.ss ~ TIE leaves and berries sprinkled over
Sound snd third box is light blue with
' inca nowered tapestry covered box that
~ Win shoppers IS divided into compart-
--@t-iig stout Irvine. tags OF different
49, paste. scissors-in short. everything
. -. -.iLg up bundles except paper. II is
49, rI-,-e.-s -. p nave such things all together.
D-s - sas- and Il saves th= usual search for
H----i. are never in the right place
1 NE iitAi Iin~ These boxes sen al 50 20 apiece.
Al INC same counter with these emergency boxes
are painted canvas covered cases "a he used for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
A WORD FOR vAssAR GIRLS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you not speak word for Vassar girls
in your columns and correct an evil in the admin
stration of the college? The students are kept in
the college until late train the days before
holidays. As there is usually rush on those even
ings the trains are often late in reaching New
York, and so the students miss connection with
their home trains 4 number Of Pittsburg girls
missed their train the night before Thanksgiving
and had to stay as strangers in a strange city.
They asked be allowed TO take an earlier train.
but were denied. II is a shame. Please speak a
word Tor US, Mr.. Editor.
ONE OF THE GIRLS.
New-York. Nov. IS 1903
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
CONTRIBUTIONS

large parcel OF boys clothing. shirts, coats.
and trousers has Just been received from
ment call came for outfit for a boy OF nine.
and number Of other articles were supplied out
of this contribution. Three neat serviceable black
dresses have been received from Mrs. NJ. E Par
sons, and one is already it's way to a working
GIRL TO whom it will prove a blessing. A black
SIX waist and fur wrap sent by Mrs. c. H. New
come were added to the above parcel. Mrs. New
comes box. which arrived Saturday last, also
contained some winter clothing which is
much needed. fine package of silk quilt pieces
mas come addressed simply, For Poor Woman.
Tribune Sunshine Society" VIII the sender of the
last please give her name and address, that She
already? 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
APPEALS FOR CHARITY.

The Charity Organization Society appeals for as
sistance in the following cases Of need.
For a pension Of so a month for the support OF
elderly German widow. who has been known 10
the committee for ten years Her age and inhru-
tiles make her incapable OF earning anything. but
she is situated that small monthly amount viii
suffice for her needs.
For so toward artificial leg for sailor thirtv-
three years old. The loss or his leg prevents his
following the sea, but with an artificial one ne
would be able 10 support himself in other ways
For $50 10 pay the expense OF a woman and
three children in the country for some months
The woman now shows indications OF heart dim
Guilty and Is slipping inevitably INTO tubercUIosis
She Is widow who for three years has made
every effort 10 support herself and three little
girls the Oldest seven years old and the youngest
born after the fathers death. Her physician says
a complete rest and change Will probably insure
her entire recovery.
Any money for the above cases sent TO the Char
ity Organization Society. No. los East Twenty-sec
ond-st-. will be publicly acknowledged.
The society Acknowledges with thanks receipt OF
the following contributions in response recent
appeals;
William Horace. -. NJ. IL and w. W, c." so
each; n s." SO Mrs. E. Parsons. $40: Mrs Ed
win Parsons ana Mrs A C. Pgrri1gto on. = .sach;
Thu Rosebuds." & each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
A SPECIAL APPEAL.

The Sunshine society wishes to make a special
appeal for a reduced gentlewoman, a widow with
a little girl TO support, who has for years made a
brave fight against H-health and adverse circun-
stances Not long ago she was compelled to under
go serious operation, and the weeks spent in
the hospital have consumed all her savings She Is
a refined and educated woman, and before her
breakdown was engaged in literary work. Enough
financial aid to tide her this month, that
it may be OF perfect rest Will practically put
her her feet again, and in position to be once
more supporting.
The need is imperative, and the cause worthy
& one as ever appealed for in these columns 1t
is hoped that every one who reads this and who
feels able give to any extent, however limited,
Will Go so Immediately. Every contribution Will
be acknowledged q once in this column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
MATHEMATICAL EXHIBIT OPEN.

Because Of the great interest in the mathematical
exhibit held last week Teachers College. il will
- continued every day this week from $50 10 $50
O'Clock
The exhibit includes a large display OF rare
medieval textbooks and original mathematical
manuscripts q complete exhibit Of mathematical
tevtbools bv American publishers foreign and
American apparatus and loan collection OF rare
Uorfrafts Of rnatheruatC which gives the eN-
him an interesting artistic side All interested are
Invited % visit the exhibit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01

NezU Harlem To BE Nezg Jerusalem,
Says Founder.

More than two thousand five hundred persons
crowded the Harlem Casino yesterday. when sns
descendant Of the members OF the town OF Ne"
Harlem met 70 re0rganize the town government
According to the announcement. this was the FIRST
legal step in the redemption Of the Harlem lands
and properties granted 10 the freeh0lders and N
habitants OF Harlem in 1850"
The meeting organized with the selection OF Rob
ert ) Buss.ug and Charles 5. Devoe. both OF this
city as chairman and secretary, respectively They
were later chosen permanent officers
committee on credentials was then appointed
and a seal adopted
According to a man who said he was the press
agent OF the meeting. the object OF the movement
is 10 establish clean. white city Christian
Science lines In other words. to establish a New
Jerusalem"
William P Toler. a brother OF Henry P. Toler.
the prime mover in the plan. made an address
the History OF the Corporation OF the Town OK
New Harlem" Fl. D. Nuttinr who Is associated
with Henry Toler IN the work OF recovering the
lands. spoke on the Rights OF the Heirs 10 Tide
Water Land between High and Low Water Mark
After the adoption OF the SEAL an % the business
having been transacted up 70 this time quietly.
resolution was adopted giving the power or at
torney 10 Henry ?. ToIer a. agent and sole head
OF the corporation. to prosecute all claims OF the
corporation, 20 dispose Of any property Of tho
corporation and generally do all that may
necessary during the continuance OF the power
OF attorney"
D. 5 SchUreman. Of Rockford. H.. offered an
amendment 10 strike out the words ''to dispose Of
He eontened that the power OF disposal OF thu
properties Of the corporation should be vested
in any one man. but that there should be an ad-
visory board. Then he said that he held IN his
hand clipping from a Chicago newspaper which
stated that the effort TO recover the lands
being done in the interest or Christian Science.
he said he wanted 10 de1OUncs any such idea:
that the meeting not that OF a religious body.
but the business meeting OF a corporation. Ee
roundly Kissed by many in the gathering.
The power OF attorney also provided that Mr.
TOler should receive one-eourth OF all money
property recovered Mr.. Schureman objected
strenuousiy 70 this. but it was explained that Mr.
TOler had so far expended all OF his money IN
furtherance OF the cause. Mr. Schuremans end
ment was lost. and the vote 70 give Mr. Toler thu
power or attorney was passed.
Henry P roler. the chief promoter, was then IN
trOduCed He made long address. arguing thar
the work rot his. but GO1's. He told OF ths
great changes which had Influenced his life within
five years caused BY a remarkable cure. He had
since devoted himself 70 aiding the cause OF Chris
ttan Science. ne quoted passages OF Scripture.
which. said had been revealed 70 him that
New Harlem was destined 20 be the New jerusalem.
and that he to be the instrument OF its es-
adjustment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES CLEARED.
After Autopsy COrOner's Physician Says
Turner Died from Refined Alcoholism"

DR.. Weston. coroner's physician. at the request
Of Superintendent M1bon Of Bellevue Hospital ana
Dr. Packer, of the insane pavilion Of that Institu-
ton. yesterday performed autopsy on the body
Of George Turner, of No uS West One-hundred-
and-twenteth-st- who died in the alcoholic ward
of Bellevue Saturday. Mrs Turner had de-
cIared that her husbands death was not caused by
delirium tremens and alcoholism. the hospital
officials said After the autopsy Dr. Weston said
he found that Turner had been suffering from
chronic meningitis and sOftenng of the brain along
with other maladies OF a lesser nature.
1T was a case OF refined alcoholism" said DR..
Weston. after the autopsy. THE was weak
generally and in poor physical condition. The
result Of the autopsy removes all blame from the
hospital authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
GOD Is NOT DUMB.

God is not dumb that He should speak no more;
II thou hast wandeTings in the wilderness
And hnd'st not Sinai. tbs thy soul is poor;
There towers the mountain Of the Voice no less;
which whose seeks shall find; but he who bends
Intent on mama still. and mortal ends
Sees ii not, neither hears its Numbered lore
Slowly the Bible of the race is writ.
And not paper leaves, leaves Of Stonei
Each age, each kindred. adds a 10 it.
Texts of despair hope, OF joy or moan.
While swings the sea, while mists the mountains
shrOud.
While thunder'S surges burst on cliffs OF cloud,
Still at the prophets feet the nations sit -
flames Russell Lowell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
CHEAP TESTIMONIAL OF POPULARITY

New-Haven, Conn, Nov. S0.-Thers IS much dis
FatisfactiOn IN the hearts OF James Dreamer ana
his friends since The fair held for the benefit OF thu
Sacred Heart Church closed last Saturday Mr.
Creamer's friends by their votes at 70 cents apcs
obtained FOR him what was advertised as "a solid
gold watch worth So for the most popular young
man IN the city. While Mr.. Creamer stiu retains
the proud consciousness OF popularity made secure
by oiS votes at an aggregate OF ss So he finds
that his watch. supposed &c have been presented BY
well known under taker. 20 remain valuable evil
dence or this public appreciation OF his personal
quaHtles IS or cheap make and worth abou, s. az
a HoeFaI estlInate- Substitution IS charged and
the parish is wondering what VIII haDoen nesf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01

huttouholes AS shown the material OF the
waist IS drilling. with tri mining Of embroidery
that Of the drawers cambria. The quantity OF ma
teral required for medium size Il year. is one-half
yard IS Inches wide for the waist, seven-eighths
yard for the seamless drawers and one yard for
OF embroidery and one yard Of insertion 10 trim
as illustrated The pattern. No 45s0 Is cut In sizes
for children Of six months, one year and two years
OF age
TIE PATTERN will be sent 10 address on receipt
of 70 cents please give number and age distinctly.
Address Pattern Department NeW-fork Tribune.
IL In a hurry for pattern, send an extra twO-Cent
stamp and We Will mail by letter postage IN sealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
PREFERS CASE OF TUNNEL VICTIM.

Justice LeventritJ. in the Supreme Court. yester-
day on the application Of Alfred & Charles Steck-
Ter attorneys for Alfred " Newton. who was in
jured in the railway tunnel disaster on the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad on jan
uary s. 1892. and Will not live year, IL is said
granted their motion prefer his suit against the
New-York Central and the New-York, New-Haven
and Hartford Railroad Company, in which he seeks
to recover $500 damages, that the case will
come up for trial next month before Justice OGor-
M aud iurv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
TO GIVE FREE LECTURES IN FRENCH

Andre Michel. professor OF the history or art at
the School OF the Louvre Paris. viii deliver fres
public lecture under the auspices OF the Board or
Education. in cooperation with the Federation dc
FAIiance Francaise aux Etats Uris tomorrow
evening az JudsOn Memorial Hall. Washington
Square South and ThOmpson-st.. on Les Grandes
Cathedrales Francaise" NJ Michel viii also lecture
at the hall OF tho Board or Education. Park-ave-
and Ftfty-ninth-st.. on Wednesday evening De-
cemher 9. at clock Les Peintres Francois
au NIXne Steele" Both lectures viii be Illustrated
with stereoDticon views
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01

If pleasant to-day d bazaar viii be held by the
Cheslea branch Of the T. s. S for the benefit Of
its Christmas fund at No. zoe West Fifty-second-
ST.. from 10 II p. N. Mrs. PierrepOnt A. Greene,
the branch president. sends cordial invitation 70
all T. S. 5. members to be present Should the
weather be stormy the bazaar viii be postponed
until "Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
NOTICE.

Letters received occasionally from admirers OF
the Tribune Sunshine Society showing that they have
confused it with organizations of nearly similar name
subsequently started by whom they mistakenly
believed still service of The Tribune To
avoid all communications packages etc. should
be addressed The Tribune Sunshine Society Tribune
Building. eyy-YOrk.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01

4 LIS OlAE II care
fully shaped and
Is well adapted 10
its Use Ii can
sbe made either
with a round
neck as iuustrat-
ed. or square, as
indicated by the
dotted line. The
drawers are OF
two sorts. the
diaper ones for
the wee tots and
the first regular
drawers for the
lightly oil q q r
babies, and are
attached 10 the
waist by means
Of buttons and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01

unanswered letters. They are long and narrow
resembling veil cases in shape, and some Of them
have separate compartments for each initial
Seventy-fve cents buys a Japanese salad set-a
fork and spoon OF light wood with carved handles
These are light and easy to handle for salads that
are mixed al the table.
Damascus bronze jardinieres are a variation from
the usual line of such articles They are eIabo-
ratey carved. and range in price from 81 80 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
IN THE NEW ORDER.

After her parents have been put 10 bed we COM
-lir,ent Inlogene on their charming manners
IT'S all a matter OF patience and kindness" re-
niles the little girl simply. I have never struck
either my father my mother a blow.
Iut few children alasi have her tact in bringing
nm their fldcrS.-tPuCk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-01
WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING.

The prayer meeting Of the Ladies IhT'Stiah
INTO, hid aart Wednesday AZ II a. m. in the
chapel II the Collegiate Church, Fifth-ave. and
tsorty-eighth-st win be led on December by Mrs
William n Isaacs and airs. g g Bishop. All are
cordially invited