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West Falls ana Cover liens.

While coming from school one evening
last week, Truman Lowman fell aud sprained
his ankle very badly.
Mrs. Rufus Hood is on the sick list at this
writing.
Archer Porter and family have moved 10
Ellicou City.
William Fritz and family are going to
Illinois in the spring.
Miss Della Brashears left here on last Mon
day to.' Baltimore, where she will make her
future home.
Samuel Franklin, Of Baltimore, is visiting
Calvert Franklin.
Ernest Hood has purchased fine donkey
for his son Archie.
John Wilson is talking of building a house
at West Falls this spring aud moving into it.
He will also put churn in the creamery
there, and make aud sell ice cream
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Sales Of Bank ana othsr stOcks.

J. Thomas Roop, auctiaueer, sold on Mon
day last at the Union National Bank, West
Minister, bank aud other stocks, Us follaSs.
Five shares Farmers & Mechanics National
Bank. at S2I. %. S105. %; 10 Milton Chew.
Five shares Farmers & Mechanics National
Bank. al $40. -, Sl0375; 10 Milton Chew.
Nine shares Farmers q Mechanics National
Bank. at S20.Z5 Sls6 70; 10 Milton Chew.
Five shares First National Bank, at
S2Ol so, 81, COZ 50; to Geo. K. Gehr,
Five shares First National Bank. at
SOL %, 81 ,OO8. %; 10 Geo. K. Gehr.
Five shares First National Bank 81 s20l %,
81 COS. 90. to Geo. K. Gehr.
Five shares Lumber. Coal aud Supply Co.,
at S2s %, $l4l.25; to ID. J. HeSson.
Five shares Lumber, Coal and Supply CO.,
at SIS %, Sl4l.25; to W. l.. Richards.
Five shares Lumber, Coal and Supply Co,
a; S2s. %, SAL %; to David J. BroSn.
Five shares Lamber. Coal Snd Supply Co,
at $27. 50, Sl37.5 so; to ID. J. Hesson.
Ten shares Union National Bank, at $53. 90,
$3.50 90; 10 Geo. W. Yeiser.
Six shares Union National Bank. al S5S.2j.
S3l9 80; to Pearre Wanlz.
Four shares Union National Bank, at
$50. 90, S2l2.O0; to David j. Brown.
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Personal Notes.

Mr.. Cardiff T. Holliugsworth who has been
visiting bis home, ''SOrency, near Glen Falls
the last three months, left Monday night for
Seattle II trains are on time be expects to
arrive there by Saturday Night. From Seat
tie he will take boat for Bsldez, Alaska, his
headquarters. He expects "a start for the
interior Of Alaska shortly after arriving in
Baldez
Mr.. George B. Harris. Of Henderson. NC.
is spending a week with her cousin, Mrs. Prof
Simpson, on College Avenue.
Mrs. Rebecca II. Caple. of Fiuksburg, who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Nicholas
Mummaugh, has gone TO Baltimore to spend
the balance of,he winter with her son. Wm.
F. Caple.
Mrs. Charles f. Fink and son Brooke will
leave next week for Florida. They will 20
to Orlando, and If the climate Is agreeable 10
Mrs, Fink they viii remain there some weeks.
Judge John T. Mouer. Of Frederick. vas
IN Westminster on Tuesday
Miss Emma Zepp. Of Eas,yiew, Is . cues, It
her friend, Miss Bulah Benson, this city.
Mr.. John J. Reese. Of This city. secretary of
the Mutual Fire Insurance Company 10 Bait.
more county, j. on the sick list, Eiih pieurjsy.
Miss Nera and Katherine Srhory, Of Bali
more, are visiting Miss Florence Butler. West
Main street, Westminster.
Miss Bessie Zentz. Of Frederick. is visiting
Misses Clara aud Columbia Giugiing, this ci,y.
Miss Louise Msrtell, Of La Graarc. Nd,
spent the past iwo weeks with Mrs. Bertrand
Caple, Sandyviie Nd.
Mr.. Harry Jarba-. Of Annapolis. spent
few DAYS OF last week with Mr. Guy " Capie.
Saudyyille. Nd,
Mr.. and Mrs William II. Vanderford re.
turned on Wednesday evening from their
bridal trip 10 Florida aud the South, and the
same evening the youngsters gave them
baseiddle aud iiupaH ssreuade. Mrs. ANNE
Albaugh gave ihem an elegant supper, al
which also we're Rev aud Mrs Calvin SlAgle
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. VAHderfoei and Master
Charles NanderiOrd.
Prof james ". Reese. Of Western Mary
land College, is quite sick wi,h pneumonia
Rev. Isaac Moiter and vile. Of Frederick. .
cousin of Mrs. Dr. Rinehsri, Of FrizslibarE.
spent Tuesday wi,h her. last week Mrs.
Major Homer aud Mrs. Coekraa AMMAN. Of
Emmiisburg. spent dav aud night wilh Mrs.
Rinehart aud Mrs. DR.. StoufeT, u Gettys-
burg, spent over week with her.
Rev. James B. Stone.ifey. pastor Of Carroll
Charge has been SICK sith an attack uf the
gIip for isu weeks He Is improving aud ex
poets To have services on Sunday.
Miss Emina Buckingham Swope. Of Bati.
more. and Miss Helen J. Rickert, Of Phia,
delphia. are visiting Miss Mary A Gorsueh,
this city.
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UrphanS' Court.

Monday. February 2nd.-George b. Shri-
ner, administrator ". a. Of Sarah F. Shriner,
deceased, reported sale of personal property.
Charles f. Rooms, administrator of l.. Eli
zabeih Rooms, deceased, returned inventory
OF real estate.
Hannah A. Brown, Administrative Of John
II. Brown, deceased, returned inventories Of
personal property, debts and money, and re.
ceived order to sell personal property.
Tuesday, February 3d.-rhe last will and
testament of Reuben Wilhide, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
thereon were granted to Edward o. Weant,
who received order to notify creditors.
The last will and testament Of George T..
Motter. deceased. was admitted to probate
aud letters testamentary thereon we're granted
to Mary l.. Moiter, who received order to
notify crditors.
Henry Richter, executor of Margaretts
Richter. deceased. settled first aud final ae.
count.
The last will and testament of Aaron Hsr
mon, deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testameutary thereon were granted to
Ezra B. Sluller, who received order to notify
creditors
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The house of Mr.. George Gross, mile east
of Hampstead was entered and robbed of
$1,000 in money last Saturday night.
At 1880 a. IN. yesterday, Friday, the wealth
er bureau sent out the following bulletin =
Partly colder tonight; Saturday rain or snow.
The newly elected officers of Carroll Con-
cave, No. 1913. l. 0. H., Taneytown. will be
installed on next Monday evening, February
g. and a banquet will be held after the installa
ton is over.
Rev. Delamarter NJ Dibble, of Baltimore,
and Miss Caroline E. Lindsay, of Westmin-
ster, were married in Baltimore on Tuesday
by Rev. Osborn Belt, former pastor of
Hampstead NJ. Z. Church.
Mr.. T. J. Hunt, of Hampstead, has received
a commission from Thomas J. Stewart, com
manderiu chief of the Grand Army of the
Republic, appointing him an aid-de-camp.
Mr. Hunt feels justly proud of this distinction.
Washington Shorb, merchant at Double
Pipe Creek, died on Friday of last week at
the age of Go years. He was a member OF the
Lutheran church. He leaves widow, one
son, Emory C. Shorb, and one daughter, Miss
Bruce Shorb.
Harry l.. Hyde, living near New Windsor,
was granted an absolute divorce in Baltimore
on Tuesday from Mary +. Hyde and the Gus
tody of their child. They were married No
vember %, 1897, in Westminster, and lived
together about week. The divorce was
granted for abandonment
DR.. George E. Baughman, recently APP
pointed postmaster for Westminster, took the
oath of office before Justice William Moore on
Tuesday. He has filed bond with the Post
office Department for $40, O00, with DIR. Chas.
Billingslea, F. Thomas Babylon, George r.
Gehr, Charles C. Gorsuch and Upton l..
Reaver as sureteS.
The will of Nathan Haines, who died last
week in Baltimore was probated on Thurs
day. His wife, Mrs Elizabeth r. Haines, is
left the house 1913 West Lanvale ST., and an
annuity Of 81, 800 His daughter, Mrs. DR.. +.
0. Mannakee, is bequeathed the testator's is
houses on Twenty.third street-40l to 49,
in fee simple, three houses and lots on Preci-
pice Place, all vacant land owned by the ties
tator between Mount Vernon avenue aud
Hampden avenue and point Of land near the
intersection of Hampden avenue, Glen Ed
wards avenue and lO-foot alley.
Mr.. Joshua Crawford. well known citizen
Of Carroll, died at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. John Harry Singer, at Ayondale, at an
early hour Tuesday morning. The deceased
was member of the Reformed Church, and
his remains we're inferred at Baust Church
Thursday morning. In politics he was Re
publican. His age was 81 years. The sur
viying children are-Mrs. John Harry Singer
and Mrs. John Hesson, Of Avondale; Mrs.
George Nusbaum. near FrizelIburg; Theodore
and Jerome Crawford. Mrs Emanuel Sehsef-
fer and Mrs. Charles f. Mitien, Of Weslmin.
ster; Augustus Crawford Colorado.
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FOUND DEAD In HIS BUGGY.
Charles c. Crawford, of New Windsor,
Dies Suddenly.

Mr.. Charles C. Crawford, ofNew Windsor
died suddenly on Monday night in his buggy,
near Priestland SchoOhouse, on the road from
Linwood to McKinstry's. Mr.. Crawford kept
a livery stable at New Windsor, and on Mon
day afternoon he took a commercial drummer
to Johnsyille, in Frederick county. On his
return be stopped at Union Bridge, and was
apparently well when he left that place.
When discovered he was hanging partly
out of his carriage, and the horses were stand
ing still in the road. There were no marks
of violence apon him, and the superstition is
that he was attacked with paralysis, stopped
his horses and attempted TO get out of the
buggy.
The deceased was a son of the late DIR.
Francis A. Crawford, of Franklin district,
and brother of Sheriff F. A. Crawford
William L. Crawford, near Taylorsville,
and Mrs. DR.. K. 0. d. Warfeld, OF Howard
county A wife aud two children survive
him. His age was 80 years. DR.. Whit
erson after examining the body reported
to Lewis Dielman, acting corner, and the lat
ter decided an inquest was not necessary.
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HOUCKSVILLE ITEMS.
Enjoyable Surprise Party-Land Sales
Personal And Other Items.

The home John H. Allgre and wife, of
this place, was the scene of an enjoyable sur
prise party given in honor of their son Wal
ter, on Wednesday evening of last week. The
evening was pleasantly spent in plays and
games, vocal and instrumental music. At 10
p. m. all were invited to the diningroom
where refreshments we're served in abund-
auce. In the wee small hours of the morning
the company dispersed, expressing their
hearty appreciation TO the host and hostess
tor the evenings enjoyment and hoping for
many more such pleasant occasions. Those
present were John H. Allgire and wife,
Frank Shatfer and wife, T. W. Buchanan and
wife, John Dutrow and wife Misses Lillian
Weaver, Annie Lynch, Blanche Roop. Mettie
Basler, Lula Davidson, Ella Matthias, jimmie
Richards, Mamie Reese, Dice Shaffer, Stella
Reese, Mary Shaffer, Lizzie Shaffer, Mamie
Miller, Grace Shatfer, Clara Sullivan, Leyina
Shatfar, Ray Allgre, Ida Basler, Emma Mil
Ter, Rose Richards, Lena Stump, Catherine
Sullivan, Bessie Roop, Nettie Allgire, Mary
Stump, Sallie Miller, Bessie Davidson,
Messrs. Osborn Snyder, VIM. Shsffer, Luther
Davidson, Oscar Simmons, Hsrland Green,
Arthur Harpel, Waiter Allgire, Albert Houck,
Arthur Walsh, Horatio Matthias, Harry Shat
fer. Benjamin Miller. John Martin, Cleveland
Neudecker, Chester Sherman, Clarence
Sharrer, Paul Shatfer, Frank Richards. Frank
Shafer, Luther Taylor, Monroe Taylor,
Chas. Walsh, George Reese. Harry Blizzard
Nolan Leppo, VIM Martin. Samuel Elserode,
Jacob Pickett, Earl Davidson, Columbus
Eslerode, Allen Ebangh, VIM. Leppo aud
John Zepp,
Henry Stump has purchased farm of 100
acres sixteen miles from Baltimore, on the
Gunpowder river. and will move there the LIST
Of March.
A. Claude Allgire spent Saturday and Sur
DAY with Kemp S;ringer. of Glyudon.
Mrs. Wesley Davidson was taken seriously
III las, Friday morning, but at this writing is
couvalescinE.
A. J. Buchanan spent last Monday in Balti-
more.
Geo. ". Yep? has rented the farm OF Mrs.
Alice Newbeie aud will take possession the
lst Of March.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry stump. Of Peach
Farm, spent Sunday and Monday in Balh
more.
Mn. Alice Newbelle and Fe,,er B. New
belle and wlte Will move to Arcadia the first
OF March.
Ms. Lucrrtia Abbott, Mrs ". II. : All
gre and Mrs. Peter Buchanan, who have been
on the SICK list. are c0uvalesciBg
Joseph Rill has purchased the farm of Wm.
Lebrun and wiIi move thereon The is; Of
March
Miss Me,tie Snyder IS paying a two weeks
visit 20 her brother, Cecil Snyder. near
Hampstead.
Geo. IT, Caple. assistant school examiner.
spent last SUNDAY with Miss NorA BuchmAn.
Mrs. Rebecca Stall spent tsw days Of the
past week in Baltimore.
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Revival Services at Union Bridge.


Revival services, which have been quite Il
success, have been in progress for the past
three weeks at the Methodist PROTESTANT hurch
at Union Bridge. Sunday, January 25th, was
Decision Day and % persons united with the
church. February lst others united.
The mems meetings, held every Thursday
evening, have been a decided success. Thurs
day evening, January 29th, Rev. j. NJ.
Holmes, D. D., one Of Baltimore's strongest
speakers to men, addressed the meeting.
The music at these meetings is an attrac
tive feature Meetings of this character, for
men, will be held every Thursday evening IN
til April Evangelistic services will be held
every Sunday evening until April.
By the management and untiring efforts of
the pastor, Rev. Edgar T. Read, the meet
ings have proven quite Il success and much
credit is due him.
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David Englar, who recently had pleuro-
pneumonia, we are glad to say is improving
nicely, under the care of DIR. Brown, of New
Windsor.
James Crabbs has been i'll the past two
weeks with bronchitis.
Mr.. Charles Mitten, formerly Of Medford,
moved to Westminster last week
Mrs. Amos Wampler spent Tuesday with
her niece, Mrs. Louise Taylor, Westminster.
Miss Lillian Wampler is spending this week
in Baltimore, visiting relatives.
Up TO present writing there has been but
one case Of measles among the pupils OF Med
ford school.
Nathaniel Zile, who recently had his
shoulder disooated by getting fast in the rods
of horse power, is getting along admirably.
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JOHN Fl. BROWN.
HAN M IT 4. DhUWN,
jan24 1t Administrative.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals, addressed TO the County
Commissioners of Carroll County and en-
dorsed Proposals for Building the Adult
ments and Approaches to Bridge over the
Patapseo at Benson's Ford, " will be received
by the Carroll County Commissioners at their
Office in Westminster, Maryland, until IL
O clock a. N. of the 10th day of February,
1903, and at that time publicly opened and
read.
Plans and form of specifications and con
tract may be seen at the office of the Com
missiouers, Westminster, Maryland.
The Carroll County Commissioners reserve
the right TO reject any and all bids.
CARROLL. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Test. Z. MAsESHEIMER, Clerk. jana st
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business Locals.

Grp1sr's Scales for Sais.-Compu,iu Scale
made ia Dayton. Ohio, aud warranted iu every
nay. wlIh large brass scoop, S25. Gust SO.
" rite postal Cor particulars, T. B, Harvey,
- Liberty s., Westminster
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Westminster Ahead.

Charles All Stars, of Baltimore, lost four
out of five games to Albaugh's duckpin team
at Westminster Monday night. The rolling
was lively. The scores were:
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A SUNDAY school convention viii be held in
Deer Park NJ E Church, Small SOod. Thurs
day aud Friday, February l2gh aud l3th. BE-
ginning Thursday night, the i2lh. Following
IS the program Of exercises:
THURSDAY NIGHT.
80. Song Service, led by Prof A. l.
Judefind. Of Baltimore.
SEQ. Convention called 10 order b. VI. J..
Edward Evans, District Njce President
sos. Words OF Welcome by the pastor.
Rev C. J. Burdelie.
$40 Address b. Rev b. h James. ph.
D.. pastor of Second Congregational Church
Baltimore Sabjec;, Coward ani Upward
$40 Address by State Superintendent
Mock. ON The Country Sundsy Schooi-
Some Of H. Problems
200. Tea minutes conference and discus
siop.
fEIpLr MORNING
20. Song Service, led hy Prof Jadrhni-
1880. Devotional, led BY Rev. }. +.
NIeholsoa.
10 50. Coufereuo. oa SHaday School
Problems. led by the State Superintendent
General discussion psrtIneag 20 the welfare ai
the schools u the dIstres
1880. Committees announced
TEJpAy AFTERNOON,
2 30 PraFer aud testimony service led ay
Rev. e. J Barir,5r followed BY sasras
hoar--EetrigE better acquainted
rEgptY xl1Hv.
80 Song Srrvjcr. led b. Pguf Ja1skud.
sou Report Of committee.
slu. Adarrss bs RrT. 4. b James- ar
the spiritual SIDE q >uudav school Work 20
: 3D Address by the State Superintendent
GA the ''Tbc Ba.iaees SIDE q SaniNy School
Wask
80 General discussion an4 t,rrus,t..
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LAvINIA FISHER,
janF4t
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of ad-
ministraiion on the Personal Estate of
JOHN Fl. BROWN,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Al persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated. TO the sub
scriber. on or before the oath day of August,
1908; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
January, 1908.
HANNAH A BROWN,
ian24 1t Administrators.
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TO CREDITORS.

The creditors of Granville K. Market. de-
ceased, are hereby notified to file their claims
with the vouchers thereof with the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court for Carroll county. within
two months from the Both day of January, IN
the year 1908.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS,
ian3I-4t Auditor.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is TO give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tesla
meutary on the Personal Estate of
LAVINIA FISHER,
late OF Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch.
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
seriber, on or before the 18th day of August,
1908; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
January, 1908.
GERSH0M HUFF,
ian Il Il Executor.
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY

The date on the Label on your
paper sh0t0s the time to aChich yOHl'
absorption is paid.
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Notices of sales, for which bills are printed at
this Office will be published under this head until
day of sale for so cents When bills are printed
elsewhere s1OO will be charged. Terms cash.
The Forrest City times., 1903-07-10
Boiled Peas.

III peas are fresh-picked 90 no,
shell them until ready To cook. Thu
slightly salt aud sWeeten the water
having ii boiling hot. Drop the peas
in slowly through the fingers. 81 The
water will not stop boiling Let them
cook uncovered so they viii keep their
color and flavor. When theY are ten
der-2o minutes should be sufficient
time-take them up with a little of he
liquor in which they are boiled. but
ter and pepper them and aGd a little
sweet cream. heated. Tie cream may
be omitted, but is a great improve
ment. Omit the sugar ii the peas are
young and just gathered. 4 sprie 81
mint or parsley may be added. The
pods, il fresh and tender. NAV be
stewed in little water and this used
for making the sauce or for SOUP
Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1903-07-10
THE POSSIBILITY OF WAR.
clash Between Ru..tn aud Japan
Relieved TO Re Inevitable over
the Maneburisn Question.

Kin Chau. opposite New Chwang
Manehuria. July AN the prominent
Russian officials in China. Manchuria
and Korea are attending the confer
ence at Port Arthur. Among them
are Minister Of war Kuropatkin. Id
miral AlexiefF. the Russian ministers
al Pekin. and Seoul. the political
agents in China and Korea. Including
NJ. PokotilofT. recently Russian finan-
cial representative at Pekin: Gen.
Dessino. the military agent in China:
the civil and military officers al Muk-
den. Hardin and Kirin. and the al
ministrator Of New Chwang. The
proceedings at the conference were
enveloped in profound secrecy.
1t is popularity supposed that the
Russian officials are considering war
questions. The foreign commercial
officials at New Chwang and Port Ar
thur believe that the possibility of
war is increasing steadily. The Rus
sian policy is believed To be to hold
the present positions in Manchurig.
including New Chwang.and 10 take No
steps to avert hostility with Japan. If
it is assured that Japan will fight
unaided The war feeling among the
Japanese in North China is intensity
inc
The Forrest City times., 1903-07-10
DANGER Is NOT ALL PAST.
Evansville, Ind, is Q-fiet With Four
Hundred Soldiers Acting
as Peacemakers.
VERY LITTLE BUSINESS Is BeIN6 DONE.
Trouble IL Feared when the Home
Company of Militia Disperse to
Their Homes and when the Fu-
neraIs of the Victims Occur-The
Death List VIII Reach Twelve.

Evansville, Ind. July 9.-This city
passed a quiet night Tuesday night.
With 400 soldiers camped around the
courthouse and Jail and in the park.
any disposition toward lawlessness
was suppressed. Not gun was fired
during the night, and no street gath
erings We're seen.
Brig.-G Mckee is practically in
control of the city. The troops will
be held here. it is believed, till
Thursday night or Friday morning.
No time for their return has been
fixed
The Evansville company Will be re-
lieved at once. When this company
scatters to the homes Of lis members.
some trouble is feared in individual
cases. due TO the feeling against the
troops. The general feeling among
business interests and influential citi-
zens is that the soldiers, in firing in
10 the mob, only did what was neces-
sary and their duty
Business is partially suspended. all
saloons are closed and business
houses have shut down.
Five funerals of the victims will be
held Thursday. 1t IS believed there
will be three other deaths, at least,
making the total dead l. or more.
The funerals Of the others have not
been fixed. The effect of the funerals
Is dreaded, and another outbreak Is
feared.
The Forrest City times., 1903-07-10
THE BATTLESHIP SQUADRON.
IL is Renderyousing in the Azores
and VIII sail for Home
Tuesday. the 18th.

IIerta. Azore Islands. July 9.-Thc
United States haftlcship Massachu-
setts aud the converted Yacht May
flower, accompanied 10y the golfers
Caesar. Sterling and Lebanon, arrived
az Fayal, Tuesday. and reported all
well on board. This dispo,es of the
report which gained circulation at
Newport News. On sunday last. that
the Massachusetts had heeu blown up.
The Illinois and the Alabama are at
Angra. and the Brooklyn j. at Ponta
Dciaro The officers OF the warships
are exchanging official visits with the
local authorities. The hattleship
squadron. which is under the com
n.and - Rear ADMIRAL Barker, will
Rendezvous ~ Faxai. July II, and Will
s4A for home July o.
The Forrest City times., 1903-07-10
THE BULLETIN DISCUSSED.
Improvement Did Not Assume Pro-
portions Doctors wished.

Rome, July 9.-The physicians in at
tendance upon Pope Leo, at quarter
Of ten Wednesday morning, posted
the following bulletin:
THE night passed TRANQUILITY
enough, though the pontiff had DO
restorative sleep. The pulse was fire.
quent. but regular. Breathing was
as free as last night. The condition
OF the pope does not permit OF a long
examination. but it seems that the
pneumonia tends 10 solve itself, and
that the pleuric liquid is not regath-
ering. However, the general condi-
ton of the patient is not tranquiliz-
ing because q the state Of depression
which al intervals increases.
Ls.gned.I '-LAPPONI.
.MAZZONI."
6:e5 a. N.