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The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
HOW OLD Is ANN?

The north and east is In furore
of excitement--the tariff question,
the Isthmian canal, the Macedo.
MAN call, Dowie and his host of
Zionites, who will DO the next
Democratic nominee for the presi.
dency, why is it when it don't,
why does duck swim, and all
other burning issues are subordi.
nate TO one great and only allah.
sorbing problem,
HOW OLD IS ANN?
The problem that is stirring up
all this intcrnecIne mathematical
and algebraic strife and threatens
to equal that other famous war
rior. When did the Goth century
begin, is thus stated:
Mary is "a years old. Mary is
twice as old as Ann was when
Mary was as old as Ann is now.
How old is Ann?
There have been no evidences OF
the contagion having broken out
in Little Rock, says the Democrat,
but it must be coming. 1t is now
here, no quarantine measures hay.
ing been adopted.
Columns are being devoted to
AIMS age else where, and savants
in pinaiores and spectacles are
telling US that Ann Is 6, 8, IL, 10,
l6, Is, Il and "a years old, and
some that she is old enough to
know better than to get mixed up
IN such controversy.
How old is Ann has struck For.
rest City.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

life who purposely forget what
manner of man they are. We
look upon the person who would
hold the mirror to our view with
feelings of resentment and refuse
to credit our senses. "Had we the
gift to see ourselves as others see
us" we should avoid many of tho
embarrassing scenes of life, and
yet no man enjoys looking upon
his own defects. We are prone to
overrate ourselves and to under
rate the accomplishments of our
neighbor. If we should cultivate
the habit of looking with favor
upon the good things we meet re.
CARELESS of whether or not We have
a selfish interest IN them, it would
help the situation materially. 1t
would be good judgment if occa-
sionally we really took an honest
glimpse of our own defects. No
man should do himself the lnius-
tice to forget what manner of man
he is. To constantly remember
would help him to do justice TO
his neighbor. Arkansas Demo-
crat.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
LEST WE FORGET"

"For If any be hearer of the
word and not doer, he is like
unto a man beholding his natural
face in "a glass, Cor he beholdeth
himself and goeth his way and
straightway forgetteth what man
ner of man he was"
This passage from Holy Writ oc-
Cured in Mr.. Cleveland's speech
at Chicago before the commercial
club on "Good Citizenship" 1t
can be applied in more ways than
one would think at FIRST glance
There are men IN every walk o.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Notions.

Corsets, Gloves, Handker.
chiefs, Buttons, Combs, Cur.
ling Irons, Laces, Embroid.
cries, and every thing you
may require in this line at
lowest prices. Our stock is
up-to-date.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Hosiery.

For ladies, misses, child.
rem; men, boys and babies.
All kinds and colors.
A big and beautiful line,
and every sale a bargain.
Don't take our word for it.
but come and see. !.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Cures Winter Cough,

j. L. Cover, l01 n. Main ST., Ottawa,
Kan, writes: Every fall it has been my
wife's trouble to catch severe cold. and
therefore to cough all winter long. Last
fall / got for her bottle of HorehOund
Syrup. She used it and has been able to
sleep soundly all night long. Whenever
the cough troubles her, two or three doses
stops the cough, and she is able to be up
and we'll. y 25c, soc, 81 90. Sold by j.
L. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. If the
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Broke into HIS House

). Le Dunn. Of Cavendish, Vt. was
rob0ed ct his customary health by inva-
sion ot Chronic ConSti patton. When DR. d.
Kings New Life Pills broke into his
house, his trouble was arrested and now
he's entirely cured. THEY'RE guaranteed
to cure, 25c at j. II. penavant's drug
store.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
a Love Letter

Would not interest you if you're look.
ing tor guaranteed Salye for Sores.
Burns or Pies. Otto DOdd, OF Pondr, Mo.
writes: 81 suffered with an ugly sore for
gear, but box of Bucklen's Arnica
calre cured me. Its the best Salye on
earth. &c at j. IL. Dunavant's drug
store.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Dress Goods.

A great variety consisting
of the latest Fall Novelties
in Skirtings and Suitings.
A special line of Waistings
Silks, Velvets and Ok
fords. Vestings and Piques.
You will appreciate it. :.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Underwear.

We have the largest stock
and the greatest variety
that we have ever had.
Wooden and Fleece.
lined Underwear for all
the people. Look us up on
these.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply Iron and Qninine in a iasteless
form. No cure, no pay. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable by Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind.
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

child urinatest too often, if the urine scalds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause OF the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Hats.

Ours are of the celebrated
Swami brand, in all latest
styles and colors.
They are for Men or Boys,
and there are none nobbier.
If you want a hat be sure
and see us.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

pamphlet telling all about Swamp Root.
including many of the thousands of testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N ", be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root.
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Caps.

You haven't seen any caps
until you see our stock.
We have one for every
girl, boy or man in st. Fran.
CHS county, and lone left
for Tom Buford.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Comforts.

The winters chilly blasts
may blow, but our comforts
will give you comfort and
make your sleep full of
happy dreams. Take a
peep at our stock and be
convinced.
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23

oa Know tae
te stock OF General Merchandise n dissection
The Forrest City times., 1903-10-23
Furniture.

Two great carloads for
the fall of 1908, consisting
Of Beds, Chairs, Tables,
Bedroom Suits, Wardrobes,
Chiffoniers, and every other
article in the furniture line.
Complete outfits.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
KIDNAPPED TO ALMSH0USE
so Charges Aged Miss Penny, Pi.
oneer of Woman's Rights.

New York. June c7.-Plea-e call attention =,
the fact that kidnapped NAV q. from, tn.
Fresbyterian Hospital. whore had been sick
In bed over five weeks taken by fraud lies
ana tfickerles 10 BlackSelI's Island Alrnshouse
ana AFTER a daS and two nights cent here II
was bold daring piece Of viliany. Send TO
librarian OF Pratt Institute and learn something
OF me Ask your paper women. clubwurnen and
20 TORN 70 take me out and have me put wher.
hes!tn aln lame and weak and becoming
-, vfRGiNif& PENNY.
Bent. wrinkled. "a years oiI Qying and in
bitter disappointment. Virginia penny has
sent this pIea through the newspapers to
the women OF the worlds professions snd
business affairs, herself pioneer of the
movement that has sent women invading
me neIos mat once mankind alone occupied.
forty-iIve years ago she wrote books sound
ing tocsin of the womsn's movement to
come. The titles OF the volumes from her
pen were. How Women Can Make Money ;"
and Think and Act" They never attained
wide circulation, but then the movement
wien Is now popular was looked at
askance by both men and women
f'or a while home was provided for her
IN West F.fty-sixth street Manhattan.
Then she became III and very feeble and
che was taken TO the Presbyterian HospI-
tai. After placing her there her one-tirne
hospital authorities called in the e6arity
officials and she was sent 70 BLACKWELL.
Island Alnshouse. The full recognition of
being the pioneer in the movement for the
advancement OF women never came to the
woman. and this has been her bitter life
disappointment. This has preyed upon her
mind. and. 50 1t Is believed that the letter
charging kidnapping. treachery and the
Ike are but the expression OF brain grown
weak and ececcentrtc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-28
A Sale of Lace Curtains,

chance of lifetime
like
stock he had this
had this
of Among
Department third floor building Here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Benefit Postponed.

The benefit performance which was
to have been given by the Ladies
Society of the B. of /. F.. at Bell Park
on July %, has been postponed until
August ), on account of the Otto H.
krause company having postponed
their engagement at Bell Park for two
weeks. Tickets sold for July % are
good for August 5, on which Gate the
Otto H. Krause company will present
one of their best productions. After
the performance the ladies will give a
free dance and all persons attending
the show are invited to remain for
the dance
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given Miss Ella Howell, at the home
OF her parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Howell, corner Oak and Fifth streets
last Tuesday evening. About thirty
OF her young friends dropped in, TAX
ing her completely by surprise. The
lair hostess was equal to the oecas'
Ion, however, and the occasion was a
most pleasant one. Dainty refresh
ments were served during the evening
and all report an enjoyable time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
MINISTER TRIES TO sUIclrE.
His Mind Has Been Unbalanced for
Some Time,

Some Time.
Little Rock, July 25.-Rev. Louis
Hickman. a clergyman who has had
charge of the Associated Reformed
Presbyterian church of Havana. Ark.
passed through Little Rock Thursday
night on his way to Virginia to be
treated for mental trouble.
Rev. Mr. Hickman has made his
nome at Havana for three years. For
some time he has been acting in
peculiar manner, so that his family and
friends became alarmed and he was
closely watched. A brother who lives
IN Texas was notified and arrived
Wednesday to assist in the care OF the
man.
Thursday Mr.. Hickmon secured
hatchet, saying that he wished to re-
pair fence. He was watched, and
was seen to go to a grove near the
house. Those in attendance followed
him and found he was trying to COM
NIT suicide by cutting his head with
hatchet, He inflicted two severe
salp wounds on himself before he
could be overpowerea aod the weapon
taken from him.
1t was decided to take him to his
old home in Virginia, where it is
hoped that the change of scene will
have a beneficial effect.
It was a sorrowful party which ac-
companied him on Thursday night.
Mr.. Hickman was bound hand and foot,
and was in charge of two guards With
them were his brother, his wife and
| two small children.
The unfortunate man has a most ex'
| cellent reputation, and has been sue
cessful as a minister.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
NO. 25

lodge. Harris alleges that J. c. Dukes
of Pine Bluff the grand chancellor Of
the X. of P,'s. attempted to remove
him from office because Of persona,
spite, and for mis- reason he refused
10 turn over the lodge funds Dukes
swore out the warrant charging aim
with embczziement Harris claims
tAat he has the money in the bank
and will turn il over to the proper
parties but refuses to give it 20 Dukes
Prosecuting Attorney Jones argued
fer the state and Attorney ". B Sor.
rels for the defendant The negro
has considerable property and IS
known as reliable. honest man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
DESIA CIRCUIT COURT.
One Conviction for Murder in the
First Degree.

The following proceedings occurred
in the Deslla circuit court last week:
jim Williams was convicted of mur-
der in the first degree
Columbus Tanner. murder in first
degree; jury trial, verdict of murder
in second degree and punishment fix
ed at ten years in state penitentiary.
VIII Thomas, murder in first de-
gree; by consent enters plea OF
guilty to manslaughter and punish.
ment assessed at five years in the
penitentary.
Dave Gardner, plea of guilty and
punishment assessed at three years
in state penitentlary for manslaughter.
The grand jurys final report is as
follows: I'VE, the undersigned grand
jurors Of the July term of this court,
desire to make our final report. We
have endeavored to discharge our du.
ties as grand jurors according to the
law and Instructions of the court We
have examined forty-sx witnesses.
from different parts Of the county, and
returned into the court twenty-seven
Indictments; dismissed four cases. We
haxe examined the reports of the COM
miss icners of accounts and find that
all The officers of this district have
made their report, and have made
their settlements as the law requires.
We have examined the Jail and find it
is nicely kept. We regret and de-
| plore that crime in this district seems
to be OH the increase. We can as
sign no cause for this. Quite num-
ber who are in the Jail are young.
| Violations of the law seem to be large
ly among the youth Of our county"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
BY THE COMMISSIONERS TO ZER
WARD FOR PAVING SIXTH
AVENUE.
Work to Be Commenced in Ten Days
Finished py November IS, and to
Cost $4,000 or More.

A meeting OF the commissioners of
the West Sixth avenue paving district
was held at the office of w. n West
brook this morning and the contract
let to Zeb Ward of Little Rock, the
lowest bldGoI. ACCORDING to the terms
Of the contract West Sixth avenue is
to be paved with vitrified brick from
Main street to Walnut street, a dis
tance of seventeen blocks, or twenty
feet less than one mile
The work of grading and preparing
the street for the laying of the brick
will be begun in ten days and the
than November 10 The total cost of
the paving will exceed $40 900. The
commissioners of the new district are
w. H. Westbrook, A Perdue and j.
w. Moore.
Before winter weather sets in Pine
Bluff is going to make big showing
in street improving. The letting OF
the contract for the paving of Sixth
avenue is only the beginning. Mayor
White said to the Graphic Saturday
that West Second avenue would be
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
A COUNT OF THE BALLOTS IN
LIBRARY CONTEST SHOWING
RESULTS.
J Jefferson Feneibles Lead With the
Y. N. c. A. Only Eleven Votes
in the Rear.

Herewith the Graphic presents the
second count of the ballots in the
merchants free library contest which
shows the real standing of the con-
testants, the count made at the end
of the first week of the contest being
the only one till the one made Satur-
day that was in the nature of a total
of all the ballots cast for each con-
testant The foregoing count is not
complete, but it represents every place
where ballots are cast except at some
places where the vote is very small,
and it is not probable that the posi-
tions Of any Of the candidates wcl
be changed, unless it should be in
those of the two leaders, as there is
only II votes difference-the Jefferson
Fencibles leading the Y. M. {. A. that
number of votes. The total vote cast
is nearly 10 900 The following are
the results of the count of the ballots
made Saturday:
Jefferson Fencibles ............27,0 ,0l3
Y. NJ. G. A. ............... IL 'oo1
ElkS ........ 10 ,4A4
Jewish Temple .............. 9,oi
First Baptist church .......... 9,ll5
Annunciation Academy ........ 1888
High school ................ o'o1'
St. Paul's church ........... Z,e94
First Methodist church ....... ,bb6
Missouri-street school ....,..... l,456
st. John NJ E. church .......... ,o95
Lakeside NJ E. church ......... S44
Riverside NJ E. church ....... 794
Trinity Episcopal church .... 4ol
Merrill school ................. 20
LAFAYETTE lodge X of p. .... 2l1
Presbyterian church .......... 10Y
Colored Industrial Institute 242
Colored MasonS S.............. 20
German Lutheran church. .... 100
Christian church .............. oo
| Imperial lodge, X. of P. ...... oo
Total ........ - AV9,o''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Ar ARMSTRONG SPRINGS,
NIFRE HE WENT FOR HIS
HEAL
.,,;,s Taken to Old Home at Star
k;+v. Where the lnterment Will
occur.

avs was received in the city
rdav morning of the death of Col.
Rousseau. at Armstrong Springs,
n.y. re he went several weeks ago in
vain search for health. His re-
f he were brought to the city last
|I7 and taken to Star City, the old
I3s % of the Rousseau family, for in
lis nnnt Messrs. w. z. Tankersley
VI + Mead accompanied the body.
WI Rousseau was sixty-five years Old
W. had lived in Pine Bluff for the
1 fifteen years.
Eol. Rousseau had been in poor
S2a 1th for a number of years past, but
continued his law practice in
W.T. of his feebleness. He went to
Springs about three weeks
" to take a much needed vacation
for a time improved steadily.
Aout a week ago he was attacked
kh severe cold, which settled on
lungs and finally developed into
eumonia, which caused his demise.
e news came as shock to his
my friends here. When the tele-
llam was received of his sudden re-
Spse. w. q. Tankersley, a life long
8end, fastened to his bedside and
Smained with him to the end.
aCol Rousseau was one of the most
Sspected members Of the local bar,
hd had practised his profession here
6r years. He was a man OF useful
ess and one Of Pine Bluffs best citl-
ens, being interested in every enter
rize which was for the best good OF
S city or state. He moved to Pine
huff from Star City, at which place
e also practised law for some time.
He was originally from Kentucky.
nd was relative Of the famous Unit
ID States army officer, Major General
1ovell II. Rousseau. He taugh1
chool in Missouri before moving to
Arkansas.
Col. Rousseau leaves a wife and four
hildren. The oldest son, Joseph Rous.
eau, is now in the army, his regiment
'eing located in the Philippines. He
caves three other children, Vivian,
ged eleven, and two younger boys.
David and Herbert.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
CHARGED AGAINST JOHN HARRIS,
colORED, AS OFFICER OF
K. OF p. LODGE.
Harris Alleges That the Prosecution Is
Result Of Spite on Part OF Grand
chancellor Dukes.

John Harris, colored, OF Sheriff.,
charged with embezzeling $94 from
the colored lodge knights of Pythias,
was tried perore JusIlce Of the Peace
A. J. Stewart Saturday afternoon and
released on a $3.50 bond and bound
over to await the action of the grand
Jury. The negro promptly gave bond,
J. R. Core and J. NJ. Barrett being his
bondsmen.
The case attracted considerable in
terest among the negro population. 1t
grew out of a factional fight in the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
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issued which contained
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Of Pine Bluff have learned and DO
Graphic by far the leading newspaper
the local
This special edition. but the reeu
frs time s'xteenpa9e edon OF
Bluff which not special
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
DE E>SER ID BABY
MOTHER LEAVES HER INFANT ON
AN IRON MOUNTAIN TRAIN
GNATT ENDED.
Size Boarded the Train at Little Rock.
ard Got Of at Pine Piaff. LeaV-
inq Baby on Car Seat.

An unknown woman got off the
southbound Iron Mountain tram at
Pine Bluff Friday night. leaving a
two-months-otd baby on the ears un-
cared for. The actions OF the woman
were very mysterious and no reason
for TIE apparent desertion can be as
cribed The infant was found a half
hour later by Conductor Callahan,
who was in charge Of the train, and
placed in the care Of Special Agent
Fuqua, who brought it back to Pine
Bluff yesterday morning. Night Chief
J. A. Perdue took it in charge and
it is now at the home of Mr.. Alex Per
due on West Sixth avenue. A grip
full Of clothes was found beside the
infant. but no marks of any kind that
would lead to the Identity Of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26

nam. Several witnesses testified that
Baugham had several times threatened
to kill his wife. The woman told the
story OF how he shot at her and she
took the weapon away from him.
Baugham was released on Two bonds,
one for $500 for the assault and $500
fer carrying a pistol His case Will
De tried this week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26

paved for a mile eAis summer and West
BarraQue stree, fol. more than mile,
and that when those two streets are
finished ftere viii be about three ami
a kali miles OF paved streets put down
this Eear ara aided to the paving
put down a few years age the city
will have over four miles of paved
street before the first Of next year. Il
will certainly BE a fine showing for
the city as nothing 80 impresses the
progress and push Of cffZ upon an
outsider as gcoI streets.
The cts is now putting III a four
foot iren eufvert in East Second ave
nue. in place Of the wooden bridge. I he
culvert Will be covered with dirt, and
the building of wooden bridges at that
point will cease 4 similar culyert has
taken the place of he wooden bridge
on East Barraque street It is the
policy OF the present city admnistra-
tion to put in permanent bridges and
thereby get rid of the expense OF
building bridges every few years as
was the case while wooden structures
were made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Will Wash Main Street.

Fire Chief Fraser says that Main
street from Barraque street to Fourth
avenue Will be washed Monday night.
removed and the street put in first
class condition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Woods and Pigg Acquitted.

S. A. Miller returned yesterday from
Camden, where he defended Walter
Woods and Charlie Pigg, the twa
young white boys who We're charged
with malicious mischief. Both boys
were acquitted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Pine Bluff E. Western.

The Pine Bluff & Western Railroad,
an independent property, is being
pushed to a speedy completion be
tween Sheridan and Benton, and 1t ls
announced that it will be opened for
business in the early fall,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
BAUGHAM GIVES BOND.
FOR His Appearance for Tria! For At.
tempting to Kill His Wife.

The case of JOIN Baugham, the
negro who was arrested Friday on
the charge of assault with intent to
XIII, was called before Justice of the
Feace J. P. Knox Saturday afternoon.
An additional charge of carrying a
pistol was also placed against Baug-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
RUSSIAN TROOPS.
Trains Crowded With Soldiers TO
Port Arthur.

London, July 25.-The Standard this
morning prints Tien Tsin dispatch
which says that the New Chwang
trains are crowded with Russian troops
going in the direction of Port Arthur;
that these trains are taking prece-
heavy guns and other artillery is also
on the way.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26
Shinauit. t.Beard.

A marriage licence was issues yes
terday to Lee Beard, Of whitehall
township and Mrs Earnest Shinault,
of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-26

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