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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

nounced, but afterward accepted. and
thereafter commenced sealing wives
to himself in some mysterious way
that gentiles could not fathom. This
was the first step TOWARD polygamy, a
doctrine not Yet revealed in fact. d.
rectly contrary 10 the revealed" doc
trine on the subject. This doctrine of
Sealing wives" brought the Nauyoo
llll1 colony Of Mormons into serious
trouble. The whole neighborhood was
aroused, with the result that The
prophet and his brother Hiram we're
thrown into prison al Carthage. After
q short time it began to be rumored
that the governor Of the state was de
sirous OF letting the two Smithsi es-
cape. \ band Of about POO men broke
in the jail on June -, Is44, and shot
them.
Years after Smiths death brigham
Young produced paper which be
claimed was a copy Of revelation
made to Joseph at Nau4oo command
ing him 10 take as many wives God
should give him. i was not until Au-
3
was formally received al public meet
Ing in Salt Lake ity. twas then held
that The rank and dignity 81 the saints
was in proportion TO the number OF
their wives and children.
Previous 10 the war ~ 1sdl =f5 the
authority OF the United state, had lit
Tie influence in The territory of Utah.
but subsequently, the United States
government determined on making its
authority fe1. 50 il came 10 pass It'll
Isl that poiysamy was declared a
criminal practice contrary TO the Jaws
OF the United States.
in lss2 the campaign against plural
marriages was carried into congress.
This resulted in the enactment uf the
| Edmunds law. Previous legislation
| Cs62) had provided that every person
having a husband or wife living. who
at any place WitLin the United States
| jurisdiction marries another. is guilty
of bigamy. and is punishable hy "a fine
of not more lhaa $500 and imprison-
ment OF not more than five wears. The
Edmunds Jaw provided the same pun
ishment Tor any man " no a one time.
or during one day married more than
one woman. imposed a fine Of not more
than 5000 or imprisonment for not
more than SIX months, or both, on any
man cohabiting with more than one
woman, and declared that no polygam-
ist bigamist, man eohabiting with
| more than one woman. or woman liy-
ing with more than one man, in any
place within the United States iuris-
diction, should he eligible 10 vote or
bold Office under the government. In
1ss6 and lss7 this law was amended 10
provide that in court proceedings for
polygamy. bgamy, etc. the lawful
husband or wife OF the accused shall be
considered a eimpetent witness and
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

the government the property led by
the MoFmons which was not exempted
by he provisions OF the act itself. The
Mormons opposed the action on the
ground that the law was uncoustitu-
tional, but lost their case before the
supreme court Of Utah on October ;,
1855. the court declaring that the cor
poration known Is the Mormon church
vas legally dissolved The case was
appealed to the federal supreme court,
which on May 10, 1890, affirmed the
judgment of the lower courts.
At the SiXtieth annual conference Of
the Mormon church. April I. 1sgo, it's
president announced that the day Of
revelations had passed. Al the time of
The controversy over allowing Repre-
seniatike-elect Il. IL. Roberts 10 take
his seat in the Fif&-siXth congress
President Snow declared "unequjxocal-
y nnd without any mental reservation"
That since the issuance in the fall Of
1870 OF the manifesto Of lis predeces.
>or The late President WocdrGff. no
potYgamous marriages had taken place
10 Utah, that both church ana state
We're united against polysamous aszo-
citations.
Outside Of Utah The question has
been Vital one III bo1h Arizona and
Idaho. in lss5 The arizona legislature
passed an act designed to suppress pa-
iNgamy more effectu4iiy than The ex-
isting laws had done. but il was soon
after repealed, leaving Tie federal
statutes the only ones governing such
cases. The legislature Of Idaho passed
in 1859 bin hich di~frarchi>ed near
" all the Mormous In Tie territory.
and the territorial supreme court nm.
held the validity of the act.
On January -, 1900, came the final
vote in the United States congress r..
garding the sealing OF brigham II
Roberts. lie Mas excluded is a toteoi
26s to 80. The statement Of facts 70
which the whole investigating commits.
tee agreed, declared that about 1s-s
Roberts married his first and lawful
nife; that about lss5 lie married as
his plural wife another woman Win
whom he has ever since lived. anF ~.
some years after this second marriaga
he contracted marriage With q tbira
woman and with her has lived. in hati,
and repute as a husband. the date ~
this union being about 1897. II Was an
this showing that Mr. Roberts was ev-
cluded from the federal congress. and
the last great victory for The mono
gamous marital relation was won.
HECTOR C. LEXINGTON
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27
ASTONISHED The LANDLORD.
He knew Few Trick. Himself. q Z
Nas shown One That Beat
Him Out.

A few months since man Who
called himself coIIurer entered a
tavern II a country town and asked
the assembled company i they would
/ Ike 10 witness one OF MS tricks. The
fellow looked cold and hungry. says
London Tit-Bit>. - the landlord gave
assent. and stated That he knew
fe7y. tricks himself and had seen
many wonderful ones
The euu}urer then requested the
company L. place three hats upon
The fab8e. after which he desired the
landlord IN bring loaf Of bread.
AID the stranger cut three pieces
tuearly half a pound eaehJ and
placed one upon each hat. lie then
stated that lie could 10 the trick 30
much more comfortably 10 himself
il lie had three pieces Of cheese. The
cheese being brought, he cut three
good==ized pieces and placed one by
each piece II bread.
NoN was the grand trick The con-
!arer turned up the cuff e his coat.
toek eHt his handkerchief, HHbut-
toned his Shirt-colIar. and stated
that he would eat the three pieces Of
bread and cheese and afterwards
bring al under one hat. lie COM
meneed eating. and after demolish-
ing two pieces declared that he could
not proceed with the third and finish
the trick unless he had something
t. drink.
The landlord, anxious that the
wonderful trick should be proceeded
with for the amusement Of his Gus
TONERS, Immediately gave the fellow
a quart Of ale: and the third piece
OF bread and cheese soon followed
the first two pieces. Vow the grand
trick was 10 disclosed. and the land
lord and his companions anNiously
waited 70 see il.
The eonjarer said: Vow. gentle
men. which hat shall bring the
bread and cheese UNDER
The landlord pointed ont his own
hat. wishing it 10 take part IN the
trick a well a the bread and cheese.
1t being 50 arranged, the eonjurer
again said:
"Gentlemen, have eaten the
bread and cheese and viii bring II
uuGer the landlords hat, and i'm
mdiately placed the hat upon his
head aud walked ont, getting clean
away before the company could re-
cover from their surprise.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

NAV - called. but shal not be COM
PEELED 10 testify without the consent Of
The accused. Al attachment may be
issued without previous subpoena
when there i reason 80 sapPose that
The aatteF wi# rot secure the attend
a1ce Of a witness IL trials for paIyg-
amy. etc The attorney general % the
Juitet States j. required 90 CONNIE nee
proceedings 10 forfeit and escheat
property held IS corporations y fio-
.afion - tie aet g - - punish and
prevent Tl1iFeastr- ard turn such prop
erty over 70 The secretary 81 The in'e-
rior. Rhe >hall aPPly DE same % he
benefit = The common schools II The
territory i Which i : taken, except
that no buildings or grounds used sole
r for religious purpose shah y Tor
fe.tsd. The acts - he legislature Of
Utah and Of The sr-ea5f=G state q
Deseret THE Mormon designation for
Itahy Incorporating the Church q
Jesus Christ K IafteT-6ay Saints are
auuuiled. and tie fairs u the corpor-
alton are required - y wound aP Il a
legal manner. under direction q the
attorney general OF The United States.
y a condition 70 the right 70 vote each
person shall make oath that he viii
support tie constitution Of the United
States. obey The laws, especially the
act Of congress respecting bigamy. and
without taking this oath 10 person
shall be- capable Of serving On jury or
De eligible for Office
In accordance With The provisions Of
this act the United States authorities
commenced proceedings to eseheat TO
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

Aching backs are eased. Hip. back, and
loin pains overcome. Swelling Of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dus. sedi
ment, high colored, excessive, pain in pass
ing, fribbling, frequency, bed wetting.
Deans Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
ealeuli and gravel Relieve heart palpita-
ton, sleeplessness, headache, nervousness.
SALEM. ISD., Feb 5, 1903. =" received
the trial package Of Deans Kidney Pills
and must confess they did me wonderful
good. Il seems strange 10 say that | had
tried several kinds Of kidney medicines
without doing me any good. had back
ache, pain in my bladder and scalding
urine, and the sample package sent me
stopped il all in few days. and with the
package am now using from our drug
store expect to be cured permanently. Ii
is wonderful. but sure and certain the med
icine does It's work. | was In constant
misery until I commenced the use of
Deans kidney Pills "-CHAs r Cook.
P. o. Box 90. Salem. Washington Co, III.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27
LADY ON EDITORIAL
STAFF OF LEADING
RELIGIOUS WEEKLY
Sends the Following Grand Testimonial to
the Merits of Cutcura Remedies in the
Treatment of Humours of the
Blood, Skin and Scalp

II wish TO give my testimony to
the efficiency of the Cuticura Rene
dies in what seems to me two some.
what remarkable cases. | had a
number Of skin tumours = small
ones on my arms which had never
given me serious trouble but about
two years ago one came on nv
throat. At first it was only about as
large as pinhead, but, as it " as in
position where my collar, If not
just right, would irritate it, il soon
became very sensitive and began to
grow rapidly. Last spring it was
as large, il not larger, than a bean.
A little unusual irritation OF my
collar started il 70 swelling, and in
a day CT two it was as large as
half an orange. l was very much
alarmed, and was at a loss to de-
termine whether il was a carbuncle
or malignant tumor.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27
PROVE DOAN'S FREE HE'D

think other Kidney
whof by
Of wondrous rai
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

tended down into my chest was all
gone, and my neck now seems to be
perfectly well.
About five or six years ago my
sister had similar ex perience. She
had two large Jumps come under
her right arm, the result of sprain.
They grew rapidly, and our physi-
clan wanted to cut them out. |
would not listen to il. and she tried
the Cuticura Remedies las / did a
few months ago. with magical effect.
In six weeks time the humps had
entirely disappeared and have never
returned.
Il have great faith in the Cuticura
Remedies, and | believe they might
be as efficaeious in similar cases
with other people, and thus save
much suffering, and perhaps life, |
have derived so much benefit from
the use Of them myself that | am
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

and was unable to speak, when nel
daughter, at my suggestion triea
the effect of the Cuticura Olntnens
and Cuticura Resolvent. Strange ~
say, She was very shortly relieVe os :.
the most distressing symptoms. IL
swelling seemed to be exteriorizsui;
and she is now able to be arouna
her house, and can talk as wen %
ever.
1T seems to me that / have pre.sJ
good grounds for believing lna'
Cuticura Remedies will prove sus
cessful in the most distressing ioin =
of blood and skin humours' an, "a
you wish to use my testimonial -
herein indicated, | am willing . her
you should do so, with the Iul. md
privilege of re vealing my name s;sh
address to such persons as may s,ate-
to substantiate the above
ments by personal letter to me,
Chicago, Nov. II, ls0-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

ctcURA REMEDIES the
uha
on sandD
and Chinese
Boston So
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

u am afraid. said Maud. thought.
fully. THAT Willie WfbDIes Min ~.
come here again
Die he 20 away IN a ragea" asked
Mamie
Wei. some Of him did. Just before
he started NY dear little dachshund
DIT piece cut OF him."-Stray Stories
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

constantly a d vising
others to use them. Re
Gently / recommended
them to an Office boy for
his father, who was dis
abled with salt rheum
The mans feet were
swollen to an enormous
size, and he had not
worked for six weeks.
Two bottles of Cuticura
Resolvent and two boxes
of Cuticura Ointment
worked a perfect cure
You never saw a more
grateful man in yourllfe'
Z" | am very much In
terested in another case
where / have recon-
mended Cuticura Just
now. My housemald ;
mother has a goltie
which had reached .
very dangerous point
The doctors told nef
that nothing could 90
done that she could i've
only two or three weeks s.:
and that she would die
of strangulation. one
yyae oop fined 10 her bed,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27
His Ambition.

Mrs. BiibsoH- Your hus band Is writ.
ing a good many Jokes about your girl
isn't he?
Mrs. Glibson-Yes; he's irving 10
make enough out OF her to pay for N.
china she's mashed.-BrooLlynL Life
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

SoUTH BARToSyILLE., III r,
1903" received the trial pacts
Deans Kidneys Pills and have 81
several boxes Of my druggist. Tba ought
done me much good | was ba,sIy nave
to do any work until began taLi,.y able
now can work all day and nv bsset enem;
not get the least bit tired Brpn = does
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

NY AiIeHdS lFled TO persuade me
to consult my physician; but dread
ing that he would insist on using
the knife, | would not consent to
go. Instead | got small bottle of
Cuticura Resolvent and box of Gu
tacura Ointment. | took the former
according to directions, and spread
thick layer Of the Ointment on a
linen cloth and placed it on the
swelling. On renewing it | would
battle my neck in very warm water
and Cuticura Soap. In a few DAYS
the Cuticura Ointment had drawn
the swelling TO a head, when it
broke. Every morning it was opened
with large sterilized needle,
squeezed aud bathed, and fresh
Ointment put on. Pus and blood,
and a yellow, cheesy, humorous
matter came out. In about three or
four weeks time this treatment
completely eliminated boil and
tumor. The soreness that had ex-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
M. Bergin Sons UNDERTAKERS. and PRACTICAL
 EMBALMERS.

The best equipped house in Connec- lieut., with everything needed for the hnsiness to be shown in warerooms. from the plainest line of goods to the most modern. Experienced and gen tlemanly help to attend to your wants day or night. Modern Hearses in black and white; rubber tired Hacks; rubber tired Ambulance on call. Night calls answered by Thomas F. Rergin, T5 South Elm street, or District office. 5 East Main street, or at residence. 1o2 Walnut street. Telephone at store So3-4. at residence 3S3-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
BARGAINS FOR FRIDAY AND
 SATURDAY.
UNDER WEAR

Mems feecy Underwear, 21c Mems heavy ribbed fleece lined Un-
 derwear, from soc, 37c Mems heavy camel's hair Under
 wear, from soc, 39c Mems all wool camers hair and
 scarlet Underwear, from $1.25, 79c Ladies fleece lined ribbed Under
 wear, 121ac Ladies fleece lined ribbed Under
 wear, full fashioned, 37c Ladies' all wool natural Vests and
 Pants, from $1, 67c Boys fleece lined Underwear, from
 25c, 19c Children's camel's hair and ribbed
 Underwear, size 16, 7c
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
SneCiaI Sale of Trimmed Hats

We have made deep cuts in prices in our Trimmed Hat Dept, not q single style being reserved.
 One lot TRIMMED HATS, black ana a colored velvet, former prices $2.Is' S5.49, $4.39, $4.S0, NOW $l.90. One lot TRIMMED HATS, made or pest quality black velvet, former prices $4.99, $5.39, $599, $6.39, NOW $2.99.
 one lot TRIMMED HATS, this lot consists of our high priced goods, srinmed with black plumes anu gamers, ce prices ranging from $59S 10 $500. NOW $3.se.
 our object in inaugurating this Ke- uuction Sale is to close out as soon as possible every hat or bonnet now on our counters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
There's Nothing to Arhltrate.

That's what the Boss on the troll ley line says, therefore it must be so. If he said that Waterbury was Naug- atuck, in all probability 1t would be so. If he said the trolley cars, with their handsome conductors, were carrying more people than the strikers buses, we of course would not doubt him. II he said our Tea and Coffee was no good our opinion would be that was a sure sign that they are delicious, ana we would be willing to arbitrate the question with him. Well, what uoes arbitration mean, anyhowf It means that a committee should meet anu hear both sides of a question ana al- ter they heard everything both parties had to say, simply give their decislon as to which side Is right. for IT stance, the motormen and trolley con ductors went out on strike because they wanted $225 for a ten-hour working day, and goodness KNOWS that's little enough, yet their demanus ies have been refused and a certain specl- men of manhood hired at higher wages with free board, still there's notning to arbitrate. Now, wouldn't Lnal ecaId you? Gentlemen, get together and ssrnake up." Just let us Kilow what brand of cigars you prefer anu yed'll find box at your meeting, anu flor goodness sake let all your misuh- derstandings go up with the smoke, and when you settle down call at our store for good Tea, Coffee and Butter. We sell only the good kind at
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
Mems Furnishings

Mems black and white stripe Shirts, 25c Mems double breasted black and
 white stripe Shirts, 39c Mems 5Oc outing flannel Shirts, 39c Mems $1.25 all wool double breast
 ed blue flannel Shirts, 69c Mems 25c Police Suspenders, 121ac Mems g Sweaters, plain and fan
 cy, $1.25 Children's all wool Sweaters, 1sto
 24 sizes, 49c Boys Sweaters, 24 to s4, blua ana
 red. 29c
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
MONETARY CONFERENCE.

Mexico City, Feb 2O.-The Mexican monetary conference held its first ses- sion yesterday and was addressed by Finance Minister Limantour. It then organized with Pablo Macedo as presi- dent. Committees were appointed. After concluding its business the mem bers of the conference proceeded to pay their respects to President Diaz, who wished them success in their la bors. The next meeting will be held Saturday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
Upholstery W ork
 AND Furniture
 Repairing.

s 4e q 5 #
 It is now a good time to have your furniture recovered and repaira ad. Nice stock of Furniture Coverings or aL Kinds and prices to make a seiec- Iion from. Competent workmen do the work. Let us give you an es.i- mate.
 WALL PAPERS.
 New goods for the spring of 1S53 are now ill, the brightest and prettiest WuiI Papers we have ever shown. Low prices always prevail here. COME IN AND LOOK THEM OVER.
 New Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Mat ung, Lace Curtains, Shades. Let us snow you the best and biggest low prlce Piano in this country the Van Dyke.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20
WOOL HOSIERY

Mems camel's hair, natural and
 black all wool Hose, 10c Children's all wool ribbed Hose,
 from 25c, 17c Infants all wool black Hose, 5c Infants 25c all wool Hose, 17c Ladies' all wool cashmere Hose,
 elastic top, .25c Mems 25c wool Hose, black only, 15c
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20

Edward Anson Paddock of Weiser, Idaho, will be the speaker at the mems meeting in the opera house next Sun day. His subject will be 'sSky Pilot ing Among the Rockies
 Patrick, the 3-months-old child of MT and Mrs Bernard Reilly of 30 Ward street, died this morning. The funeral took place this afternoon, with inter- ment in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-20

What will you do with 1t? The money you have saved in trolley fares. we mean. Why not let your wife have that silverware she has been wishing for for so long? We can suit you, no matter what you have in mind, and at as low a price as you could get 1t di- rect from the actory perhaps less the Upson Jewelry Go, and we will tell wAas all ahorM #
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-01

the ships capacity, and then grounded twice
in the Delaware River. all owing to the
insufficient depth of channel.
Then the Captain decided 70 try BaIti-
more. There is 30 feet of water in the Bal
timore channel and 80 feet of water along
side the CONSOLIDATION Coal C~ompany's pier
at Locust Point. but as the Baltimore and
Ohio Is shipping all its coal rom the pier
at Curtis Bay, and as the channel in Curtis
Bay Is but q feet deep. the Lawson had to
stop loading short OF 5000 tons. and when
she was drawing q feet I inches of water.
She then had one whole decks length I'M
occupied. 1t was said that her loaded draft
was % feet. Captain Crowley denounced
the Curtis Creek channel in unmeasuced
terms. Tho Lawson touched bottom going
out but did not stop. as three tugs. all
"rung up were showing her over the mud
dy bottom.
1t Is q fact that there Is but one coal pier
on Locust Point at which ships in the coal
trade can he loaded to a depth Of 20 feet.
and to bring coal to this pier to-day would
mean a change In the custom of the port,
as all coal cargoes now go out OF Curtis
Bay.
Captain Crowley is said to be of the opin-
ion that Newport News is where he -.rT
load IN the future, believing il to be the
only port where he can get 1900 tons aboard
and have water under the ship to float her.