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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

BUSINESS MEN AND
CURRENT EVENTS

Not all of US know all there is to know
about the JapO-Russo war even yet de-
spite the good newspapers and the lee
turers who gave gratis information on
the subject at dinner tables. There were
two men dining at a certain restaurant
the other day. intelligent enough looking
men, too, who got on the subject some
way
Say. is Korea mixed up in this af-
fair?" asked one. anxiously.
Il don't really know" replied the
other. hesitatingly. You see, I've been
so busy looking after my insurance and
watching the stock market that I have
not had time to read up about the
thing. As far as I am concerned. the
Russians and the Japanese can eat each
other up, as the Kilkenny cats did.
What's Manchuria got to do with the
case. anyway"
4 don't know, replied his companion,
obviously Il think Manchuria is-er-
say. where is Manchuria ?''
"Oh. ManchuTias part of China, ."
said the other, carelessly.
I'm ashamed not to know these
things; but I've been so busy finding a
new office that l haven't read a word
about the COMPOUNDED affair. I'm sorry
the Japs gave up Port Arthur though. "
"Oh. so am /. 1t must have been a
strategic movement"
Undoubtedly, undoubtedly" And
then they went out, and the mere wo-
man who had overheard the conversa-
ton took this opportunity tc smile a
little smile TO herself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
Business Women
May Be Well

In these days the majority Of women
no longer sit at hCme with folded hands,
waiting for the arrival of a possible
Prince Charming; and if his arrival IS
too protracted. go into Mysteries. faint
or get the vapors." like Jane Austens
heroines. wiring their hands, mayhap,
eXclaiming:
Il am weary. a-weary, ! would that /
were dead"
No; those days have vanished these
many years, and nowadays our women
are bright, alert. business like and
charming withal, willing enough to go
with young Lochinvar. should he ride by.
but finding other duties wherewith TO
occupy their time should ne tarry.
Nov. this business woman Of today
must first OF all look after her health,
for the result of generations of hOUs-
ing and shelter beneath the Toof-tree
has robbed her body of the power to
resist petty Illnesses, and fatigue which
the normal man throws off readily.
AFTER the morning hath, for. of course
either a sponge or plunge bath Is alb
solutely necessary. our business woman
will dress quickly. all but her outer
dress. put on her wrapper. throw open
the window and begin her exercises.
Simple exercises, properly and under
standlngly used. are ali that is nee
sary. These exercises are the usual
school caliSthenics or physical culture
eVolutiOns; Clenching the hands as they
come downward: Arms up, arms down,
arms straight out, arms up, fingers
touching over the head, pointing up
ward.
Between each exercise draw a deep
breath. and repeat. without stopping. as
many times as possible.
At first five minutes viii be quite long
enough to prOlOng the evolutions, but
h. cir
fifteen minutes each morning.
Any chill resulting from the bath. or
the possible GOODNESS of the room after
the warm bed Will disappear, for the
blood will course freely through the
body and a feeling of new life will be
engendered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

Lent IS Ger orally considered as an
ideal tim -'r sewing, aad as most wo-
men have a. weakness for fancy work
they take ale fO,t. uv.a days Of the
LenteG SEASON IS 4, r-sg i,y from social
functiops, and remembering the adage
about Satan and idf hands. put the
time 10 good use ga plain sewing or
hUe work and embroidery.
= tire nldsl days T. vas the plain
81 lag -i,s-t -sJk-n 81 Of the women's
tn. tJr III. great q artn.. Mt stores
dic not exist ana viuL machines were
not yet invested; few and far between
were the eNper- needlewomen in the line
of embroidery in this country. Witness
some Of t':e samples that have been
handed down. done by the children. and
some of the table covers done by the
adults. which were fearfulIy and won
derfully made.
In the eyes OF their contemporaries.
however the woman who botched to-
gether colOrs that screeched at each
ether was considered a genius
Nowadays, nobody short Of a genius
could accomplish such fearful mistakes
il Is remark ls'=sasy now to produce
tlnc effects in fancy nedleworI. Sup
pose a pattern OF roses is selected: the
cesign may be purchased. stamped or
traced upon the linen. Flower shades
of embroidery silk are provided in
abundance. Study plates simplify still
further. The study plates come in pairs
-one printed in the correct shades and
tintlngs Of the chosen design. the other
in black and white and marked all
about with the numbers Of the silk
10 be used in working. No possibility
remains for poor taste ID the way Of
CclOrs.
The former difficulty that was encoun-
tered IN getting a difficult lace or cross
stitch pattern started right, is also OBJ
waited now; for the trained worker back
of the fancy work counter will start the
pattern for the purchaser. Oftentimes
the designs for special pillows or covers
have one corner commenced
Raised letters and initials. which once
We're the bugbear OF the needlewOrker,
are now purchasable ia papier mache,
small or large. All that is necessary Is
TO glue or tack them on to the hand
kerchisf or other materials, and simply
embrOider over them
1t formerly was Il task 10 hold the en-
bTOidery frame steady while working
Now embroidery clamps are on the mar
ket These adjusta bic devices viii
screw firmly TO table or window sill
and are perfectly reliable. They yield
sufficiently and may be raised or low
cred a. Will For lovers Of needieWOrS
come the sterling silver embroidery
hoops that will neither break. grow
rusty nor demand reminding.
an every department Of fancy work
similar conditions prevail For the
headwOrker there are perfected designs,
delicately assorted beads, and the slot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
Topic Tips.

slzy-blue wells on appIe-green straws.
II takes a pretty girl TO wear lingerie
hat.
Even our hair must be done up in
early Victorian n" modes.
We shall wear soft satin sirdles with
our summer frocks
Wear your sSrnOver collar right On
the neclzband Of your blouse nowadays.
Such gay linen braids appear for the
establishment of the sober linen dress
There's no denying that some OF the
fashions are 50 popular as to amount
10 nuisances.
Red may be popular. but that doesn't
mean that women of artistic sense viii
wear IL in July.
There is a new and most alluring meT-
ceriZed canvas on show for the sum-
mer runabout frCck
Broad tucksfor the tailored waist and
clusters OF tiny pin tucks for the lin
gerie blouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

~ &ASE< OF HI
rise deliberately from your seat
and walk out. Do not hurry. Do
not push. Do not lose your head.
REMEMBER
that the only danger is in panic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
A SUGGESTION.

The New York Press suggests that
warning wOrded somewhat as follows
should be conspicUously painted on the
the country:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
NOT QUITE SURE.

Literary Celebrity docking over bill Of
fare al authors dinner)-DO YOU like
fnnan haddie2
New Literary Star (authOT of My
Own Story; or, What a Devil 1 Am!)-
''F'innan Haddie?" That's by Hall Caine,
isn't 1t? / like the descriptive parts
well enough, but the plot amt worth
shucks.-Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
INVENTION AND FANCY WORK
How the Modern Woman Is Helped by the Inventor to Do
Fine Needlework

ted bead box that greatly facilities
threading the beaded loom The pyrO-
graphic worker is supplied with all man
ner Of automatic bulbs, fine needles, and
similar convenience in place of the ac-
tual pOkers and uncertain fires OF the
Cld-time typography.
And last but not least, there is a rug
nedle now on the market that will per
nit the industrious rug maker 10 sturn
out q drawn in rug in two evenings,
and that without the necessity Of sewing
the strips Of rags together. Here IN
Washington a man was seen making
one OF these rugs with startling rapidity
BY means of this new Instrument
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

All Boys Watches in solid gold and silver at a
discount of % per cent from regular prices.
All Signet and Set Rings at discount Of 30 per
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

Representative Porter also entertained
at a stag" dinner last evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
Hospitable Hosts Greet
Manu- Guests at Dinners

Senator and Mrs. Depew entertained
the following guests at dinner last even
Ing: Justice and Mrs. McKenna, Justice
and Mrs. Holmes, Justice Day. Senator
Cockrell and Miss Anna E. CockreII f;
Senator and Mrs. Gallinger. Senator and
Mrs. Quarles. Senator and Mrs. Scott
Senator and Mrs. Dolliver, Senator and
Mrs. Burnham. Senator Mitchell Sen
ator and Mrs. Hepburn. Miss Wilson,
daughter Of the Secretary of Agricul-
ture; Mrs. Van Rensselaer, CrUger and
Mr. and Mrs. Knapp.
Representative MOrrell entertained at
dinner last evening Representative and
Mrs Harrison, Countess Marguerite
Cassini. Miss Matilde Townsend, Miss
Randolph Miss Isabelle May, Miss
Eleanor Patterson, Representative Long
worth, Representative Butler Ames.
Jerome Bonaparte, and Mr.. Huidekoper.
The party was afterward his guests
at the opera and later at supper
Representative Porter also entertained
al a stag" dinner last evening.
The Russian ambassador has cards out
for a dinner on Saturday, March 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
Watches.

including Railroad Watches. at a pro
pOrtiOnal discount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

Every Diamond Ring in the stock will be sold at
a discount of 81 per cent
All Plain Gold Wedding Rings at discount Of
30 per cent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10

The most devoted admirer of tho
EtOn jacket Is likely 10 get her I'LL Of
that garment this spring.
A violet linen frOck nd-embroidered
in pale ViOletS is one Of the creations
now tempting wOmankind.
There is no fabric nor scarcely any
color wherein the jaunty walking suit
may not be made up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
PLuMEs AND &c CoLLARs.

1t is said that plumes will be as
modish this summer as they have been
all winter, and one sees some very
lovely ones on sale these days. Full
fluffy ones either in black or white
We're offered the other day for "a each
and were well worth the price
Lace collars, pretty oriental scarfS
ana lace berthas are all among the
pretty things that are boxed for Easter
gifts
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Firs'-class haud-made brick for sale by fussel, Graham & Co.
 New line of Fancy Neck Wear and Buster Brown Collars at Becker & Lewis.
 Mrs. S \. Landers returned from M mp is eTersday, after few days Vlsismg at q shopping.
 The Old Yannisser Pure Rye Whis- Key iS dispersed 'H Forrest City hy T. C. r, hre, Jf. & Ca.
 Ol1 Cutter k T pure R>e Whiskey. ana IS un~Xrc led Tor med cjnal pui poses. N. F Ms Il X C..
 Parts having wire s'r.taiiars ba longina tn russell, Graham x Ce.. Will pleas ttturn same al once
 A | kinds of winter beverages are served a the Magnolia Saloon i'll the latest and most expert manner.
 Just received in our ladies' depart msHt, lew lot of ladies dresses and white goods. Becker X Lewis.
 MT. Rllpy krnlrick. If Widener, vas has1ne.s visitor in fte clty Weduc,- day, aud z ,ve Us pleasant cal
 Rugs and art squares in prafasior. Rn- from Sl o0 np. Art squares from o.t66 It. S35 o0. Becker x Lewis.
 Your patronage is solicited and ar- preeiattd at the Magnolia Saloon. T. c. FoIbre, Jr., X Co. proprietois
 ! " Beck x e. carry the best goods in alllnes, and are making prices that can't b. beat in Eastern Arkansas.
 We have lots of good whiskies. but Old ]. II. Cutter can't be beat for puri- ty and flavor. N. B. Nelson ,S Co.
 See our stock of doors, windows. columns, brackets, banisters. mould tugs etc. Forrest City Lumber Go.
 When thinking of building, call on us We make better prleeS than you can get elsewhere. Paslay X Johnson
 Mrs ] l.. Scott letl Tuesday for the Indian Territory and Texas, en visit of three weeks 10 ole atiVes and friends.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Parties having wire stretc5ers be. longing to Russell, Graham X Co will pitdse return same at once.
 Russell. Graham < Co. have A full line of famous enhuiIrr shoes for men, women and children. Every pair warrauted.
 EoE SALE:-Ore n hor a power er- glh" and boiler, almast as 8t as new. Gte G,it 'n tof sh Ap. y tu ti,s Mary E. blInten
 The ,lettton is oyer aua | | cone 1ruE Gopsl Nogrspif b, e4alarto Moose's Caller, and hHvi < to.r ike asaN token.
 Easiuess genersIyl u, bsea vere qtiet thls week, owirg h tha he9etuul weather. and the unusual att.vlty IT. gathering crops.
 Grandpa Gaines wert to Sce the rwin and his daughter at Redtield last ntay He says they are the finest kids i'll the State.
 Toys, novelties, and all kinds of pret Y things tof the holiday trade may te found at Sanders X Walkers. Give Chem tIlal erder
 GakeS. candies and salads vi hc on sa'e al Sanders drug store by the ladies' of the Baptist church on Wednes- day, November 23.
 If you want the best clothing in town -G'rhartt Overall, Suits, etc, go to l. W Beck < C. They have the best that money vii buy
 Mir Bum Tur'er. hindseme and accommodating salesman with Russell Graham X O., was Tn the Buff City Monday on business.
 Chamberl stomach aud Liver Tabltt' arc becoming d favorite for stomach troubles and constipation. For sale by J E T Sanders.
 A bala of cotton on the Red Gin plat form was discovered 10 be on fire this morning about o'clock Mr Will Pearson soon eXtiuguished the fire. lis timc,y discovery ayerted serious con llaeratlon, as the platform is filed with cotton.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Flrst-class hand-made b1ick for sa C by EuSstIi, Graham N Go.
 Large shipments of Ladies Tailor Made suits, worth S23 We will sell for Sl5 Becker X LewIs.
 Parties having wire strtt chers be- longing to FnSsril, Graham X Co., will please return same at once.
 We have just received shipment of cypress well cHrbing. Call and iet us make you prices. Forrest City Lumber Co.
 MT. < l.. Love, of Bledson, Ark. cot ton boyer f0y the Lesser Cotton Com pany, was m town yesterday on busI- mss
 Tbe only place to buy your farni ture We have the largest assortment in Eastern Arkansas. Becker X Lewis.
 Jesse Moore Whiskies are abso1Ilely pure, and none are superior for family use See I. C. FOlbte, Jr. X Go, sole agents.
 If Dr. MendeuhalPs Chill and Fever Cure k not better than any other J T. Sanders will refund your money. Price 50 cents.
 Bny your coal of us and save money, Alabama. Kentucky and South Me AIister coal for sa,e by Paslay & Johnson.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied thlt Old Vollmer Whlslley is the best, tell your friends, T. C. F0Dre, Jr., x C.. seil 1t.
 Russell. Graham X Co also have a ful line of the celebrated krlppendort- O'Neal Go. ; shoes for men, women and chllder. The variety ot this stock IS cprtatn to please any desire m the sh9c hn-. II must be Secn 10 be fully un' dersto q
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

NJ IS4aes has just received another clrioad of buggles, of the bes makes. Gall and them al Myer old stand, next to Hatcher's sable.
 Fresh and good groceries is our greatest pride. We have them in end less variety. Our holiday goods are in, too. Sanders X Walker.
 MT Sam Helm, timber inspector fer Ihe ArS. & Ina Lumber Co, of Mari anna, was in town yesterday looking after the Company 5 interest.
 Rev. P. H Hensley, of Louisiana. Wlli preach at the Presbyterian church sunday morning ana night at usual hours PubGc is cordially invited.
 Mr. D c. Webb spent several days last week with his family herr. and went tO Helena saturday on business He lett on his regular trip Monday.
 The A. E. KilShbaum & Ca $ fam ons lines @t cIohng, all sZ"s for men and boys is handled by Russell. Gra- ham x Co exclusively. Examine It.
 1 tlt A. n. hiiNIUtNlH N AD S IdiIl- ons lines ot ciothlug, all sizes for men and boys, IS handled by Russell, Gra- ham X Co.,, exclusively. Examine 1t.
 The Pike of Forrest City is in full blast and the attractions consists ot three sto0ting galteres, one nlggrr ba5Y rack. nigger face target, wheel of fortune and something else.
 
 The kidneys are small but important organs, They need help, occasionally. PrieklAy Ash Bittefs is successful kidney tome and system regulator J. II. Dunayant, special agent.
 <. E. Traps gin, at Bonair caught fire from friction OF mach Tn the ele vator Tuesday morning, and narrowly escaped destruction The fire was eX tingushed by the bucket brigade
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Capt. James F.. sSel was in Litlle + 1cH Motdly on b.,tness.
 Try a bottle of Q d Cutter. It's al right. \ B. Nelson & Go.
 Miss Mary Eo' 's, a very belle, of Madison WAS H. t.e city Tue e>day.
 Furnished room for rent Apply to Ms. $ C. Wrlsoe, '.ear Courthouse.
 A niet lme of ehlldren's shoes may be f0und al fassst-, Graham < Co s
 Dr. and Mrs. J. F Stone left Mon- day f2r St. Louis to take Tn the Far.
 A carioad of James X Graham .Wag- ons just received by J. W. Beck & Go. Just received. line of Ladies Out ing Night Robes, 75c 'o sl. Becker X Lewis.
 If you want the hest flour in town, go to ] W Beck X Co. They handle the very best.
 MT. ". D Johnston, of Widaner was Ill the fly Tuesday aud registered al he Marion.
 FOR SALE-0ne h Horse Power En- zine anl Boiler. Enquire of Mrs. Mary E Blautou.
 Becker x Lewis are agents for the celebrated Baldwin Organs and lianos. Gall and see them.
 Ladies, see cur line of fine shoes something fer the daintiest foot. Fas- Sell, Graham N Go.
 Whskey is whlskey, but Old J. II. Cutter is the best whiskeY on earth. x. B. Nelson & Co.
 Miss Ethel Anderson and Mrs Geo. Doris. of New Castle, were trading Tn town Wednesday, and gave ns a pleasant cal Mss Ethel IS an old friend and We were delighted to see her.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

The \ E. kirshhAum X 's tam- ouS llne ef clothing, all sizes for men and boys, is handled by Russell. Gra ham X to., exclusively. Examine Il.
 We are featuring very attractive advel tlsemcnt of k. H. Winfield X Go thls week, and advise all our lady sub scrlbers and friends to read the same The prlee3 are extraordinary and should not tail to attract the favorable con sderatiou of al persons interested.
 Mr. l. w. Horne. the handsome Memphis hardware drummer, the IS marrlcd1, was i'll town Tuesday wait ing upon his customers and shaking hands with hls numerous friends. Ed IS having very good season of sales. and Forrest City is one of his best towns.
 The ladies of the Baptist church will have cake saIe at tAe J. T. Sanders drug store on November g, at which tune and P ace cakes, candies and salads will be offered tor tie at very reasonable prices This will be d ,pl-ndld opportunity to buy your lhanksglvIng dlhber supplies.
 Messfs. ld9lay x Johnson, the entei- pilsing gentral merchants of North RuSser street, have the timber, brick, etc, on the ground preparatory to budding I second story tp their place of business. Mr. C. A. Ahlstedt has the contract, and will push the work 10 it's compl 4tion. These gentlemen are always Ill the front row of progress
 Will Jackson, cololed, was com mltted by Justice ]. E. Stone, on No vember i2, uu the charge of attempted Tape an the person of his, sister-in-Iaw, 1 Ada HatI, also for d fine 0t S25 tor as- s'utlng his wife. Deputy Richard >t ckard made the arrest in very c,tver manner. The negro is said |, have shot another negro sometime ago l and IS considered rather desperate 1 character.
 Don't forget that Anna Delony Mar tin, Tn the Prisoner of Zenda, as a pie tule drama, will appear at lhe opera house on the night of November 2lst NIT Frank C Pcltus has secured this attraction, and II can be relied upon as bring first class Mss Martin appears under the auspices of the NaShyile Ba. reau, and her Tertormauce here will be d benefit. Come out and hcar this ex- cellent program.
 Beginning December l, there will be d popularity contest at the ShIeldS X flambletnn drug store, to run about three weeks, the proceeds to go to tue new rectory fund of the Episcopal church A definite time and further specifications will appear in the next issue ot The Tlmes The contest will he for the most popular yonng lady in Forrest City. A handsome prize Will hc gwen to the fair winner. ana the contest will csuse with grand finale and public gathering.
 M-ssrs. ; p Archer, D. 0. Smith. T E. NesIand, W NJ. Gihland. W. r ktm6ef, and ]. A. kImtar, of Ill., eO.s, stockholders and officers of the Whtmure Plantation Company, ar rlvtd Tn the city Wednesday on visit the plantation. The property con- sists of nearly , GOO acres of land III The St. Francis bottoms. Much of Il has been cleared, houses have been built and the company will soon have one Of ihe largest and best farms in the county.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Old Cntler Rvr his the spot.
 Go to N 5 N-lsHn x Co, for Old Cutter.
 Try one of thosr Mint Julips at the Magnolia.
 Mr Robert Scott is now with Shields { Iamtl-ton Begin yonr hrlsimAs purchases now. and avoid the usu4I rush.
 Don't M ss Anpa De euy Martin. at the opera house, Nev. 21
 Fitst class handmade brick for sale by Russell Graham < (o.
 Try Nlmocks on bran, chops, hay. oats and general mill feed.
 See onr stock If glazed front doors. They can't be beat Forrest City Lam- Der Co.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18
A Runaway Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg Of ]. E. Orner, Franklin Grove, H.. 1t developed a stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors and remedies for four years Then Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured lts just as good for Burns, Scalds. Skin Eruptions and Ples. 25c, at all drag store.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Cotton Blankets, pair,..-...$l co Cotton Blankets, heavy) pr l 30
 extra heavy. pr , 00
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18
SHOES

School $ Il 0 6 < 1 or Children, Ores < an q Work Shoes in all the l a te < t lasts, and the quality the best possi, ble for the prices.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Would be glad for you to examine them before you buy, and will really appreciate a call from you.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Mrs. \. Landers returned from VI lfP IN elHrsday, after few days vl>i=mg at q shopping.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-18

Whiskey is whiskey but Old J Il Cutter is the best whlskeY on earth \. B. Nelson & Co.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-01
Export of Manufactures.

Figures recently issued by the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor at Wash
ington show that during the month OF
July last our exports OF manufactures
amounted to $40ooo.OOo, against $751;
ooo.Ooo of agricultural products. During
June the exports OF manufactures were
nearly SI2.ooooo0. against $37, 10000
of agricultural products. This is the first
time in the history OF the country that
the exports OF manufactures have ex-
ceeded those OF the farm. This does not
mean that the exports of farm products
are falling of, but that those OF manu-,
factures have greatly incres sed. This is
due TO protective tariff which, while 1t
benehts American manufactures. also in
creases the home demand for American
farm products.