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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-02
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5 BARKER
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Copyright, 1903. by T. C. Mcclure

Thorpe had ideals of honor and a
square jaw. The latter showed that he
had the courage and determination to
Keep the former above compromise. In
deed Thorpe's ideals were no less unre-
lenGing than his method of backing
them up. He also had n heart. Several
little affairs had made him aware of
the existence of that organ. but of its
real nature, its capacity for untold
pleasure and its potentiality of untold
pain. he was quite unaware until he
met Emily Royce ut the Barrys' house
party.
Then there began strange proceedings
in his cardiac region. the like of which
he had never before experienced. He
rode with her through the autumn
lanes. he shot with her in the autumn
woods. The world and its cares were
somewhere far away. and life was very
new and strange and altogether charm
ing.
1t was the evening of the impromptu
dance that Thorpe came back TO earth
with SHOCK He and Emily were
seated behind a screen of friendly
palms. Some one was playing a Wald-
teufel waltz on the piano. and the
swish of skirts and the click of dainty
shoes on the polished floor came In
pleasant rhythm. They had drifted
from the shadows of commonplace talk
into deeper waters. Her cheeks were
scarlet and her eyes had dropped TO
the fox skin rug at her feet. The words
We're on the edge of his tongue. but
they were never said, for suddenly the
square jaw set. the shoulders went
back. and Thorpe in his masterful way
was suggesting that they take n turn
or two in the waltz.
That night, In the seclusion of his
own room. Thorpe lit n cigarette and
communed with himself. That Emily
Royce was the one woman in the world
he would ever care for he admitted
frankly. But Emily Royce was the
heircss 10 round million. and Thorpe's
assets were merely a promising array
of prospects There was but one course
left 10 him. and as he lit another ciga-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-02
4 Prisoner i'm Her Own Hs

Mrs. w. II. Layha. OF 1901
Ave. Kansas City. Mo-, has for I,
years been troubled with severe l
ness AID at times hard cough,
she says. Would keep me in doc
days. was prescribed for by
clans with no noticeable resul
friend gave me part of ABBOT
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy wi
structions to closely follow the
ions and wish to state that aft
first day could notice a decided
for the better, and at this time
using it for two weeks. have no
tion in saying l realize that l a
tirely cured" This remedy is fl
by P. ID. Cotungham s. Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-02
Excursion to AnnapOIi

The Baltimore, Chesapeake an
lantic hallway Company will r
excursion to Annapolis, Md. ON
nesday. January 18th, 1904, on a
of the Inauguration of Governor
Warfield; Tickets good to return
Baltimore on Thursday. Jan.l4. +.
of train and fare for the round u
Posters or call on Agents.
A. J. BENJAMIN, D.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-02

there had been no tenderness D
there. merely grave. disinteres
ognition. She closed her eyes
keep back the tears that file
and laid her head on the pile
cushions back of her. The show
quet fell on the rug nj her fee
did not care. Ii all seemed N
of their love and faith and
troth--the gladness of anothcr's
and they two meeting as strang
Some one entered the room, |
ed and walked deliberately over
screened divan. She knew his 81
fore he stood beside her.
Mrs. I.angdon sent me to find
he said. ''Shc wants you"
How queer il was to hear Be
called Mrs. I.angdon. She almos
to think a moment TO know who
meant.
Il will come at once" she ansv
and stopped for the flowers.
lie lifted them for her. and
hands met.
Melt" he exclaimed as he saw
she had been crying. Nell. wi
it!"
She tried TO be dignified and br
Nothing. nothing at all. Plea
away"
you've been crying"
please go away"
Il won't. At least, not until /
what the trouble is"
She was silent.
rs it because ! am here. and y,
angry:"
Il am not angry" she said
eagerly. Not a bit. Only
Only what:''
II didn't expect to see you," 81
tered. not meeting his gaze.
when did see you-why, aa
unexpected: that was all
Did you come here to cry ov,
unexpected"
She rose Indignantly. He di
have the slightest rig the
to question her so. .
listen to it.
Il wish TO go .
please" she said.
Don't go. Nell.
you very much. |
were. and she told me 1,
was | who wanted you really
"But want TO CO."
He bent toward her with pl,
eyes.
Nell. didn't il make you thi
anything elSe-Nell. the flower
music and what they were s;
Why. when | heard Langdon
all that abOut love and cheris
forsake and all the rest of IL
wanted to gather you up in my
before everybody and say tier
DIDN'T II make you remember!
you almost wish it We're you al
sweetheart
She bowed her head over tn,
in silence
II didn't mean 10 tell you." he
on. Il only wanted TO see you
and speak to you and hear your
don't you understand? 1t isn't
peal or regrets. Nell. wouldn't
you with that sort of thing. It
the remembrance Of il all ard
had been you and me. dear"
He stood aside to let her pas
she did not move. only looked
with the old love in her eyes.
I'm glad you came. Rex" ST
softly. Il wished il too"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-02

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or ou,
OF order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood. due to neglected
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Returns With Bride.

Louis Da!trotf, the popular turnkey at the police station, returned to the city last night, bringing with him his bli le to whom he was married Thurs da at Forrest City, Ark. Mrs. Dal- trotf was formerly Miss NJ ny Evans. an estmabe young lady of Caldwell. Ark. The wedding ceremony was per formed in the parlors of tie Marion Hotel by Judge I. C. Folbre, the pre- siding judge of the county. After the wedding a brief wedding tour was taken to Hot Springs, after which the newly married couple returned to Caldwell and thence to Memphis. The groom is well known in the city and has a wide circle of friends here.- Commercial Appeal.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Miss Lula Davis Entcrtains.

A few days ago the sixth and seventh grades and teachers of Crowley Ridge Institute received Invitations, in the form of clover leaf, on which was written, Miss Davis, Happy Home Chafing Dish Party, May 9, 1904.n So or Monday afternoon party of fifty six repaired to the beautiful lawn, made more beautiful by Jap lanterns, cut flowers and potted plants.
 Tables and chafng dishes were seen dotting the lawn, and upon closer in. vestigation the names of the States" were Seen pasted on the tables. Then the nicknames of the States were passed to all the children, and each found his place by matching the nick names and the States.
 After panoche, fudge and lemon can dies were made and eaten, botanical game was indulged in.
 It was proposed that Paul Davidson and Mary Alley choose sides and select a boy and a girl alternately. Miss Lula acted as referee in the contest of the two sides in naming the trees. shrubs and plants growing on the grounds or vicinity of the house.
 The winning side were called Wood Sharps,' and the losing side Wood Flats
 Th- Flats" are to give picnic in some of the groves during the summer, and prove their ability to turn the ta- bles an \ become "Sharps.n
 A rain interferred with the making of kodak pictures, but ice cream and cake proved happy continuation, and all returned home declaring Miss Lula and her family the most charming of A GUEST. Q
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
4 Negro Genius.

Richard Simons, an intelhgent-ap. bearing colored carpenter who came to this city about September of last year and now resides in a house be- longing 10 II. B. Gwyn, in the northern part of the city, has made miniature steamboat, complete, which he will send to the Louisiana Purchase Expo- stion. The boat is tin-bound and wood lined, has sheet-iron boiler and furnace in which slre enough fire may be light ed, miniature bell-metal bell and other equipments complete.
 The work was all done here by him self and by hand, It required 3-months and ten days of his time to build the boat. It is motionless, and may be seen until next Monday on exhibition in the office of Mr. 0. E Rollwage, in the courthouse.
 It IS well worth seeing, and the maker deserves complimentary mention for his genius.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Death ni ]. P. BlantOn.

Mir. ]. D. Baugh received telegram Wednesday afternoon, dated at l:50 o'clock ?. III. the same day, at Elsinorc. California. and from Mrs. Rlanton, bearing the sad news of the death of her husband MT ]. r. BlantOn. at that place, and also stating that she would leave there yesterday with the remains and arrive here Monday.
 All arrangements have been made for the funeral. which will take place im- mediatefy upon the arrival of the re- mains. The intcrmcnt will be in the Forrest City Cemetery, and Elder Mil ton Hall will gficnte.
 Mr. Blanton has been q familiar fig ure in this city for many years He was highly esteemed by those who knew him intimately, and was progressive and entcrprising citizen. though re- fcently, on account of failing health. lie had given up his active concern in pub lie affairs.
 The wifo and two beautiful children. one boy and one girl, survive him, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy in their great bereavement.
 MT. Blanton was a man of frugal habits and great energy, and accumu- lated quite il handsome estate, estima- ted to be worth anywhere from s20, ,O0C to s35, 900, thus leaving his little fami. ly well provided for; but all the wealth of the world cannot ease the laccrated heartstrings, nor All the void of his fatherly care and protection.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Sanders.Moores Nuptials,

Dr. J. T. Sanders left Tuesday for Russellyille, Arkansas, where he was happily married on Wednesday to Miss Lizzie Ross Moores. The ceremony took place in the Presbyterian church at o'clock in the afternoon. afte, which and the wedding dinner. the, left for Hot Springs, where they vii remain fora few days, and are expected home about Tuesday of next week Upon their arrival they will be hearth, welcomed by relatives and a host or friends,
 They received many handsome ana useful presents at Russellyille and I large number await them here.
 The Times extends it's sincere oood wishes for their future happiness and prosperity, and congratula'es them upon their pleasant and substantial prospects.
 Misses Alice and Lucy Sanders. sis terS, and little Miss Anne Clay san derS, niece. of the gro m, and Mr. Ar cher Hatcher, accompanied him to RussellYi lc, Miss Annie Clay acting aS flower girl and Mr. Hatcher as best man. All of the latter returned last night and make very happy report of the nuptials.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Free Service.

The Southwestern Telephone Company announces free service to all its Forrest f City patrons to the following persons and firms at Madison: J. w. Wheeler & Co :. F. NJ. Chaney (Agent Choctaw,) Walton Knox Co, R. l.. Berry s Co.,, Chas. R. lzard, and Scott Bond. This additional service is highly appreciated by the patrons. The Times, not to be outdone in enterprise, immediately issued a Mad : son telephone card, and sent it to the Southwestern patrons with its complb ments.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Heroine

Will overcome indigestion and dyspepsia regulate the bowels and cure liver and kidney complaints. It is the best blood enricher and inyigorator in the world. IL Is purely vegetable, perfectly harmless and should you be a sufferer from disease you will use 1t If you are wise.
 k. N. Andrews. editor and manager Cocoa and Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla writes: II have used your Heroine in my family, and find it most excellent medicine. Its effects upon myself have been marked benefit. l recommend il unhesitatingly." DOC. Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
. Meeting of Ex-Confederates.

The N. B. Forrest Camp No. 623 |. C. '. met in regular camp last Satur- day at the courthouse. with the follow ing comrades present.
 Commander T. c. Folbre, Y. NJ. Tay. Tor, J F. Stocksrd, Wm. smith, T. w. 1erzley, j. D. Mcknight, A Marlborough J. NJ. Higgins, Adj. T. C. Merwin. The organization of Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and their intention of erecting a monument to the Confederates of St. Francis coun- ty, coming to the knowledge of the Camp, committee was appointed by the Commander who formulated and presented the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS, it appearing that the la or St. Francis county have organized a Chapter of the Daughters of the Con federacy, and that they have expressed wish to raise fund to erect Con- federate monument in this city;
 THEREFORE, be it resolved, That N. B. Forrest Camp No. G23 l.. c. V. ten der it's sincere thanks to the ladies and pledges it's support and assistance.
 That a copy of this resolution be rre- sented to the said Chapter of the Daugh. ters of the Confederacy. and published in the couYty papers.
 J. D. MCKNIGHT,
 T. w. YERZLEY,
 T. c. MERWIN,
 Committee Upon discussion it was decided not to attend the Reunion at Nashville as Camp, but the members were urged to attend individually.
 It was decided by the Camp that the date for it's Annual Reunion and Bar becue be set for Thursday, August II, 1901 and it is earnestly urged that all comrades be present at the next meet ing, the l3t Saturday in June, 10 aid in making arrangements,
 l Capt. w. J. Crook, of Martin, Tenn. was present at the meeting, and enter. taned the crowd with "reminiscences of the "times which tried men s souls" The Camp adjourned to meet on the lst Saturday in June.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13

Weak lungs should be careful. Cough and colds are dangerous then. One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds. and gives strength to the lungs. Mrs. G. E. Fenner, of Marion, Ind says, "I suffered with cough until run down in weight, from l4S to 92 lbs. l tried number of remedies to no avail until used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely of the cough, strengthened my lungs and re. stored me to my normal weight, health and strength" Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
FEMALE DISORDERS.
These Troubles Are Nearly Always Caused by Torpid Liver, Poor Digestion and irregular
 Bowel Movements,
To Permanently Cure Them the Liver, Stomach and Bowels Must
 Be Put Right.

Ii Is a fact well known to medical men that very large majority of the weak ness, irregularities and disorders pecul- jar to women are due to a torpid liver and constipated condition of the bowels. In men a diseased liver produces kidney trouble; ill women the genital organs being more delicate than the kidneys are first affected, the disease spreading later to the kidneys. To all women who suffer irregular, excessive or suppressed ,nenses, leucorrhea (whites) womb trouble, pain or irritation we say Prickly Ash Bitters offers you a speedy and per manent relief. It puts the liver in wig orous condition, cmptcs and cleanses the bowels and tones up the female organs. With the liver and bowels ac- tive and healthy those distressing bearing down side and back pains, spells of weakness, heart throbbing, faintness, nausea will quickly disappear, giving place to feeling of vigor and buoyancy of spirits. The eye is frightened, the complexion is cleared, the whole body strengthened and improved, thus chang ing weak, nervous, Respondent woman into one of sparkling health and cheer fitness. Prickly Ash Bitters is in this respect a boon to suffering womanhood. As kidney remedy 1t has merit of the highest order. The experience of years has proven that it is more successful in the mild or chronic forms of kidney dis. ease than any of the widely advertised remedies of the present day.
 | Accept no substitute. Insist on having | the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Growing Aches and Pains.

Mrs. Josie Sumner, Bremond, Texas, writes, April 15, 1902: Il have used Ball ards snow Linment in my family foI three years. l would not be without it iu the house. have used it on my little girl for growing pains and aches in her knees. II cured Ter right away. lave also used t for frost bitten :cet, with good success Ii is ihe best Eminent ever used. " 25c, 50c, Sl. Sold by J. T Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
St. Francis Levee Board,

The St. Francis Bryee Board had their annual meeting at Memphis, Ten. nessee, beginning Tuesday.
 Senator James r. Clarke and Con. greSsman B. Bruce, Macon were among those who addressed the Board.
 Resolutions were adopted requesting railroads to remove embankmentS be. tween Ievee and river, and asking the re-enactment of the bill authorizing the additional! issuance of s2j0, ,000 of bonds for levee work.
 The salary of Chief Engineer Pharr was raised from g, loo to & 0C0 per year, and the salary of Secretary R B. Barton was raised from sl25 to sl50 per month.
 The features of the day were the speeches of Senator James r. Clarke and Congressman R. B. Macon. The address of Mir. Macon was decidedly interesting and shows that he has been giving the leyees considerable study, and that he is endeavoring to ably re- present his constituents. The tributes ot both speakers to Senator Berry brought forth applause, which was re- peated each time that gentleman's name was mentioned. Treasurer Russell, Judge \. W. Nor. ton. Judge Robertson and a large num- Der of visitors attended the session.
 The treasurer's report in detail fol lows:
 Office of Treasurer St. Francis Levee Board, Forrest City, Ark. May I. 1901 To Hon. o. N. Killough. President St Franci. Leyee Board:
 sir:-l have the honor to present this. m, twelfth annual report. showing the receipts and expenditures of the Board for the flsea year ending May 1. 19O4, and the condition oi | the treasury at this date: |
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Sold by All Druggists, Price Sl.OO bottle
Lawn Tennis Club Organized
J. II. Dunavant. Special Agent.

Lawn Tennis club has been organized in this city with the following member ship: Dr, Bride efor,h, Dr. Merritt, E R. Norton, W. P. German. II. F. r. Cor man, Il. NJ. McLain, Hubert Folbre, Tom Fobre, Jr., Tom Parham, J. $. Shields, Ray Bonner, Chas. Simmons, Harry Knight, Will Franklin.
 Mrs. J. E. Stone, aho had bpen wis t- ing her sister, Mrs. Eula Horne, and other relatives and friends in Memphi., ret arned Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
That Throbbtng Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health Only p cents, money back if not cured Sold by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Driven to Desperation,

Living at an out of the way place, re- mote from civilization, family is often driven to desperation in case of accident [. resulting in burns, cuts, wounds ulcers, etc. Lay in supply ot Buck lens Arnica Salve. It's the best on earth, 25c, at all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13

vlgOr and cheerful ness soon disappear when the kidneys are out of order or dis eased.
 Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that 1t IS not uncom- mon for q child to be born afflicted with weak kidncys If tbp
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Women as We'll as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney and
 Bladder I[0uhla.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, discourages and dlessensambition; beauty,
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13

Accept no substitute. Insist on having the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the large figure 3 in red ou the front label
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
When the Sap Rises.

JAMES RUSSELL, Treasurer St. Francis Levee Board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14

sewells Point; and over the way, the
light Of the burning ship made the SUR.
face or tho water like IA sea OF living
glass. The burning tar In the oakunl
seams made the flickering lines OF light
over the decks and along the sides Q &
the ship, the fire run UP the shrods and
stays spread along the yards; pillars OF
smoke twisted about the great nlasts
with w1eaths3 of flame brea thing out to
die on the wind the great frigate was
now an awful thing of beauty. Down in
her .'Hold,,,,a the fire swept 4 away the
lower decks cllarred the ribs and great
soslken knees: and fired the shotted guns,
tho flying missiles shining like meteors
streaming to the wind then at last her
magazine exploded, threw up a volume
of lire from the bottom OF the sea, like
the breath Of a volcano; and Numbered,
and rocked the water and land as an
earthquake tearing out the bowels Of the
earth. The force of the powder broke
the strong timbcrs, scattered the frag-
3n,ents in the dir. and sent splinters$ float.
Ing over the surging waters as the re-
mains of the crenated q Congress-, and
,whenthe glittcring sparks Of the vanished
column Of flame died out might slirouded
the sea in silent darkness Worn out in
watching the burning ship and never-to-
lbc-forgotten scene, 1 fell asleep on the
sandy beach and awoke with the rising
sun Of the ninth day Of March, 1862. This
morning 4 saW$tl,e yawl boat put off the
virginia and head forEthe shore some
distance below our battery. I I WAS
bringing OFF ship her wounded comman-i
der / went to meet It.. saw the great
Admiral tenderly landed in the arms of
his faithful seamen, and heard him send
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
No Niger in Hisnt.

Editor of the Tlme- Dispatch:
sir.-srhe Article which appearcd In last $
Sunday issue OF your rtr,eflt under LEI.
tile capt ioi, Niger in HIS reminds nd
inc OF an Incident occurred III 1864
while our Battalion the Tenth virginia s1ltli'
was IN the defence OF Ric !: hmond
and which well illustrates the felings Of
the CortederRte soldier toward his for for
merl slaves. who were at that time wearing
the Bite OF the Freaeral Army. s
In the autumn pf that year, soon after
the pttire of Fort Harrison by the Fed
eral Troops, we were ordeted to pro coed
ut once to d position opposite Battery ct,
Harrison Dun nga gements asoe,i, ING I'll y no
Capital cts w. had never before beer,
directly confronted BY our ebony ft.'ed
foes. but ons morning soon q tier 8 We had
taken Up our8i,ew position here. we nos
jticed negro sentinel walking his post
on the edge of the Federal lines and
about four hundred yards from our front.