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The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
The Only Ray of Hope is the Fossil bility of Arbitration Being
 Brought to Bear.
NUMEROUS OTHER INDUSTRIES
 WILL FEEL EFFECTS OF STRIKE.
The Consuning Public Will Re Among the First 10 suffer. the Re- suitant Higher Price. of Meats Falling on Their shouiders-- Prices Are Already Going ID.

Chicago. July 14.-With no sign of weakening on either side. the only ray of hope in the butchers strike situation was the possibility that arbitration may intervene to prevent a labor war fraught with suffering and priyation to the strikers and heavy loss to the packers.
 Nor is the effect of the strike con fined to the employees and packers in the nine cities where he fight will be centered. The consuming public will bear a large share Of the burden in higher prices for meats. Reports all ready have come from various cities that prices of the product have been raised This advance, too. was said to be a forerunner of others if the con- fiict continued long
 In addition to the 50 900 employees al ready on strike. upward of 10000 more are involved indirectly, aT.l most of them probably will be made idle. In addition to the slanghtering depart ments of all the plants being tied up, the strike affects branch industries in which such articles as butterine, soap, buttons asd combs are manufactured The canning departments. where beans, soups and all kinds of meats are put up, are also hit hard, the union em- ployes having gone out in body.
 Forty thousand persons. approxi- mately, find employment in the big packing houses in Chicago. and this number already has been reduced one half. The effect of the strike upon the mechanical and other departments, it is declared. will increase this army of un- employed in Chicago before the end of the week to nearly 35000.
 Arbitration is looked upon as the only means to avert d prolonged strike The strikers declare that they will be willing to consider any reasonable proposition submitted from the other side
 The detail of police at the stock yards has been increased in number and all night long the officers patroled the strike district and the streets ad- jacent to the yards. in pairs.
 There was considerable speculation as 10 whether the packing house teamsters would go out on a sympa- thetic strike. George Golden, business agent of the union, set all doubts at rest at meeting of the teamsters' joint council by announcing that the teamsters will remain at work as long as there was work for them to do
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
SITUATION AT KANSAS CITY.
Retailers of Nents Have Begun to
 Advance Their Prices

Kansas City. Mo. July 14-Retailers say there will be no immediate increase in the price of meats in this city as result of the packing house mems strike. if at all. In spite of this thers has been a slight advance at retail shops. Most of the bigger dealers have already arranged for supply of meat that will last several weeks. and most of them will do their own killing. Big hotels and most of the important res taurants have contracts with dealers 10 furnish their meat and they pro fess to believe there will be no short age in their supplies Two of the To- cal packing houses least affected by the recent flood have supplies on hand sufficient, they say to supply the local trade for a month. One of these houses is killing on a limited scale and will attempt to supply certain outside trade also. The four other plants have sup plies that will last the local trade for two or three days.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
WHAT LEMONS ARE COODFOR
Infinite Variety of Uses to Which the Fruit May Be Turned in
 the Home.

No family should be without lemons. Their uses are almost too many for enumeration. The juice of a lemon in hot water. on awaking in the morning is an excellent liver corrective. Glycerin and lemon juice, half and half, on a bit of absorbent cotton. IS the best thing in the world wherewith to moisten the lips and tongue Of fever-parched patient A dash of lemon juice in plain water is an ex- cellent toothwash. It not only removes tartar. but sweetens the breath A tea spoonful of the juice in a small cup of black coffee will almost certainly relieve bilious headache The finest of manicure acids Is made by putting teaspoonful of lemon juice in a cup ful of warm water. This removes and loosens the cuticle more satisfac- torily than can be done by the use of a sharp instrument Lemon juice and salt will remove rust stains from linen without injury to the fabric. Wet the stain with the mixture and put the article in the sun. Two or three ap- plications maly be necessary if the stain is of long standing. but the rem edy never fails. Lemon juice (out- ward application) will allay the irri- tation caused by the bites of gnats or flies. Lemon peel (and also orange) should be all saved and dried They are a capital substitute for kindling wood A handful VII revive a dying fire
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
OFFER NO EXPLANATIONS.
The General stan Do Not Attempt to
 Explain Alexien's Report.

St Peters burg, July 1.-The officers of the general staff do not offer ex- plantations of what Admiral Aex.eff means by Japanese sources" in the report of the Port Arthur affair, but they declare that the viceroy would not have officially reported such important news unless it. had reached him from sources entirely worthy of credence At the same time they say the report should be accepted with reserve. pend ing the receipt of more definite ad- vices. In support of the report. how ever they point out that the date coin- cides with the second attempt of Ad- miral TeSo's torpedo boat destroy;rs to creep into the harbCr It is true that Togo does not mention land attack. but this is not in his province The los of 30,oQ0 of the besiegers in an attac against Notifications W.th guns in p0- siticn aHd the approaches sOwn with range of possibility. f the Japanese. as on other occasions stormed the for tifications with their accustomed reck- lessness, and especially if the mines were exploded under masses of men. The general stan already had infor- nation that the besiegers had occupied Taku-Shan hill. three miles northeast of the harbor. but added that the Jap anese were unable To hold the position.
 If the report of the loss of 30.OO0 Japanese is confirmed. Gen. Nodzu's army is in desperate straits. as Gen. stoessel will not fail to take advantage or such a reverse and follow il up. The Japanese have not yet attacked Ta- Tche-kia
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
To Keep Plate Polished.

Among the minor annoyances of housekeeping is the fact that. how ever carefully plate may be cleaned before putting il away, in the course of a week or so it becomes dull and tarnished, This may be avoided by the following simple means After thoroughly cleansing the plate and polishing it with whiting, wrap up each piece in tin foil, such as is used for wrapping up chocolate, tea. etc. then put them in a dry cupboard or drawer and at the end of many years you will find your plate as bright as on the first day it was packed ington Star
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
MEAT FAMINE EXPECTED.
New fork City Expects to Face a
 Meat Famine in Few Days

New York. July 14.-A meat famine is possible here within a few days if the widespread strike of the butchers union continues. There is large amount of meat on hand in the numer- ous packing houses about the city, but. as $500 members of the union have been ordered to quit work. there will be no one 10 cut up the supply
 Practically all of the city's beef comes from Chicago and other points affected by the strike, and the cutting of of the supply means famine if the trouble continues. Even if the strike does not last more than two or three days it's effects will be felt more or less. If it lasts much longer time We shall simply have to stop eating beef
 The strike has already caused an ad- vance of one cent pound in the whole sale price of beef here. while the re- tailers generally have increased their demands.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
NOTES OF THE FASHIONS.
Small Accessories, Designs and Hues of the Costumes Now
 in Vogue.

Linens in checked patterns are the latest weave
 Light amber hair combs are much in demand
 Pongee is enjoying a special reign of favor this season.
 Spots are in high favor, in all sizes and variety imaginable
 Sea green is one of the prettiest of the seasons colors in lawns
 Lawn yokes and shields are inset with narrow insertions of val lace
 Considerable vogue is predicted for jet hair ornaments next season.
 Shantungs in colored designs have made their appearance this summer.
 The hats of the moment are either very small or extrayagantly large.
 White linen buttons embroidered to match are worn with colored linen frocks
 Wide elbow sleeves in Louis XIV design with turned back revers are much worn in Paris.
 Wreaths for the newest sailor hats are fashioned of immense roses and chrys- anthemums
 The favorite stones for comb settings are rhinestones and turquoises with preference given to the latter.
 Messaline. taffeta- mousseline and Louisine are the silks generally em- ployed for the frilly gowns of the day
 A pleasing effect of color is introduced by using slip of organdie in floral pattern under gowns of white net.
 White, green and yellow, the last shading to orange. are the colors that take precedence for trimming purposes.
 Ffchus of embroidered lawn or soft muslin are frequently seen on the bodfces in preference to the more stiff draperies of silk.
 Biouses of Tuscan and fishnet in white and eeru shades are exceedingly popu- lar. They are worn over self color or contrasting Innings
 Buttons are an epidemic in Paris just now. Not content with sewing them alr over ones frock, the couturieres be- sprinkle hat and even parasol
 Charming linen gowns and rough and smooth canvases and fiannels are made up for yachting with long cloaks lined with some delicate shade of satin.
 Rough finished poneees are much sought by fashionable women. particu- larly in the delicate shades such as pastel blue. heliotrope. reseda. biscuit and oyster white, says the Brooklyn Eagle
 In contrast to the conventional bridal robe of satin are the gowns of silk mus lin or chiffon. or an entire lace robe. worn over several layers of chiffon with lace train. At some recent weddings all the bridesmaids wore gowns of lace
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
Pineapple Melan pe

Take one very niee-loo.eing pineapple, with tuft of green foliage if possible The top is neatly sliced of and laid away The inside of the fruit is picked out with silver fork till nothing remains but the shell. The shredded pineapple is mixed with one-half the quantity of crushed strawberries and one-eighth of grated macaroons. Sugar to taste before put ting all back in the pineapple shell and replacing top Chill thoroughly before serying.-Boston Budget.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15

St. Petersburg. July I4.--An official comm nicntion from the Russian general stan says: "According to i'm formation derived from Japanese sources and received by Admiral 1 AIexien's military stnn the Japanese attacked the Russian positions mt Port Arthur during the night of July 10. They were rcpuIsed with enormous loss. It is difficult to cal cuIate even approximately the num- Der of Japanese casualties which amounted. 1t is said. to the iu,m nse figure of 3O,0o0.''
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15

Is anticipated. SO local packing houses can meet the demand. There are 750 men employed by Denver packing houses. but they are not affiliated with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers union.
 According to the outlook now. l scarcely think Denver packers will be affected in any way by the strike. other than receiving more business" said Henry Gebhard, president of the Colo rado Packing & Provision Co. Tn my opinion the trouble will last but short time"
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
SAN FRANCISCO WE'LL SUPPLIED.
\ Years Supply of Cured Meats is
 Now Hand.

San Francisco, July 1.-The strike of eastern packing house employes will not affect the price of cured meats here, unless it should be of long dura- tion. the supply on hand being consid- cred equal to the demand for year The strike is not expected to influence the Pacific coast market for fresh meat, which is supplied from local sources.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
APPALLING PRICE TO PAY
Returns show Eighty-Four Lives Lost uS the Result of the Fourth
 of July Celebration

Chicago, July 1.-The Tribune says: Five more deaths were added yesterday to Chicago's list of Fourth of July vic tims. Four died in agony from lock jaw, while the fifth succumbed to wounds caused by the explosion of toy cannon. From other cities in the country two deaths from injuries and five from tetanus were reported. mak- ing the total of lives lost in the "patri- otic celebration" S4.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
High officials Implicated.

Port au Prince. Hayti. July 14-The investigation into the issue of s200. GOO in fraudulent securities early last year has led to the discovery that many high officials are implicated The gov ernsnent, however hesitates to arrest the accused, owing to the probable con- sequences Of such action.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
LEADERS IN CONFERENCE.
\ Plan for Arbitration is Said to Be
 Under DiscuSsion.

New York, July 1.-The leaders and officers of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union of Amer ica. nearly 5000 of whose members went out on strike are in conference at the union headquarters. It is re ported that a plan for the arbitration of the wage differences. which caused the strike, is under discussion.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
ATTACKED JAPANESE RIGHT.
The Russian General FOck Drove the
 Japanese From a Position.

Mukden. Tuesday, July 12-Delayed in transmission. l-Adyices received here from Port Arthur say that Gen. Fcck attacked the Japanese right flank, July ,, and drove the Japanese from their position. The Russian cavalry advanced as far as Nan-Ga pass.
 The Japanese are landing troops at Siao-Ping- about midway between Port Arthur and Port Dalny. on the east coast of the Liao-Tung peninsula.
 The utmost confidence is felt at Port Arthur of the ability of the garrison to hold out
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
THE JAPANESE
 WERE REFUSED
Russian Reports Say the Japanese Lost 10000 Men in an As-
 sault on Port Arthur.
THE FIGURES ERE NOT OFFICIAL,
 BEING SIMPLY BROAD GUESSES.

The Report Threw st. Petersburg Into n Fever of Excite General stan, However. Does Not Place Full Credepce In the Re- port of Losses.
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
NO SHORTAGE AT DENVER.
Denver Cutters Not Affiliated With
 Amaigamated Union.

Denver. Col. July 14-While prices of meats may be advanced here in con- sequence of the strike at eastern pack ing houses. 10 shortage in the supply
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15
JAPANESE CASUALTIES.
Gen. oku's Report of His Casualties
 Before kni-Chou.

London, July 14-A dispatch to the Japanese legation from Tokio an nounces that Gen. Oku reports that in the fights leading to the occupation of Kai-Chou the Japanese casualties from July , to July were four men Killed and % wounded The casualties of the Japanese July and g were about 15C men killed or wounded
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15

St. Petersburg, Juty 1+.--This city ment by the news thnt the Japanese had failed in an assault on the for tress of Port Arthur Sunday night. having been repulsed with a loss said to reach :,0,OOO.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
TO MARRY TONIGHT.

w. D. Sprigg of this city and
 IS Aubrey Hill of Memphis,
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
DUCK HUNTER
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Eudora, Dec. 27.-The funeral of Dr. Frank Connerly, promi- nent physician of Lake Village, was held at the cemetery We'd nesday. He and the foreman of a fishing camp which he had es- tablished near Menard's landing on the Arkansas river in Arkan- sas county, were out on a lake near the camp duck hunting, when the gun in the hands of the foreman was discharged and the entire load entered Dr. Con- nerly's side, killing him almost instantly.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
sAL DESCENDANT
 OF DANIEL BOONE.

( w. ane, Dec. 27. John Daniel Boone, a lineal descendant of the Kentucky pioneer, died here last week. He was born in South ampton county, North Carolina,
 Feb. 8, 1844, and came to Arkan- sas with his parents in 1852, To- eating a mile and a half east of the present site of this town.
 His father was Nicholas Boone.
 Daniel Boone served in the Con- federate army with great valor. His wife and six of their ten children survive him. e
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
COLORED LODGE
 ELECTS OFFICERS.

E. E. Fluker lodge No. 120, K. of F., colored, elected officers on Tuesday night. The old cham pion of Pythians, w. L. Farmer, was reelected c. c. by acclama- tion, w. H. Reed, V. C.; G. w. Cole, prelate; J. R. Currie, M. of E.;C. w. Jones, M. of F.; A. H. Harrell, K. of R. and s.; John Williams, M. of A.; Dr. G. w. Strickland, recommended for P. c. degree; D. J. Jackson, M. of w.; E. L. Smith, l. G.; James
 yards, O. G.; Dr. G. w..
 kland, medical examiner.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
STRUCK MAN DEAD
 AT HIGGINSON.

Higginson, Dec. 27. On Chris mas day Marion Brewer and Postmaster. Pratt had a difficulty. 1t is said that MT. Brewer was drinking, and that while in the act of striking MT. Pratt with His knife his (Pratt's) son struck him with a 2x4 scantling, crush ing the skull on the back of 'hls head. Brewer fell like a beef and never recovered conscious ness before his death, which oc- cured yesterday. Dr. L. E. Moore and other physicians were called, but no assistance could be given.
 It is said that this is the end of an old feud, the parties hav- ing had a fuss just two years ago on the same day.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
EMPLOYE SUES
 CAPTAIN TUCKER.

Little Rock, Dec. 27. Edward Dye, by Wright & Reeder of Batesville, his attorneys, today brought suit in the Pulaski cir cult court against F. w. Tucker, internal revenue collector, and John Moseley for $25, 900 for per- sonal injuries.
 He alleges that on December 2, 1902, while yet a minor, he was in the employ of the saw and shingle mill owned by Capt. Tucker at Clover Bend, Law renee county. He was employed for Knot saving" and "bailing" shingles. He claims that through a faulty construction of the ma chinery he was caught in the same and his head, body and legs bruised, some of his ribs broken and both arms so badly lacerated above the elbows that immediate amputation was nec- essary.' Moseley was Captain Fuckers manager at the mill.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
PROHI PETITIONS
 AGAINST LICENSE.

Hoxie, Dec. 27. At the Sep tember election this county went wet" and the tigers closed up, thinking it best, be- lieving that no objection would be made to license, but the pro- hibitionists are circulating "three mile petitions" but they will hardly succeed, as the reason able people are heartily disgust ed with the illegal sale of liquor which has been carried on here and at Walnut Ridge the past four years.
 If license is granted by the county court at the January term next, two saloons will be opened here, and possibly five at Walnut Ridge. With Carouthers as marshal we will have an orderly town. All lawbreakers of every kind "look alike" to him and to the "dog house" they must go if they fall into his hands.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
CARD OF THANKS.

I do not know how to muster up words to express my grati- tude and thanks to these dear friends and we'll wishers who combined and succeeded in giv- ing me one of the sweetest sur- prises of my life, which has been long. l will not make the vain attempt. think and think and when a pretty thought comes nigh I just give down and only cry.
 Still the greatest emotion and gratitude and love are those min gled with our tears. May you never have cause to regret your noble generosity in giving me the nice writing desk, furnished with all sorts of paper, pencils, inks, envelopes, stamps, etc., but one thing lacking, the blue backed spelling book, but I be- lieve the editors of our newsy little dailies in defense of their cause will gladly contribute that. I almost forgot the chair and rug that came with the desk.
 Wishing you all a happy life, am, yours in F., L. and T.
 MRS. M. J. LUCAS.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
CASE AFFIRMED,
 MAN PARDONED.

It has just come to light that B. G. Perrymore, whose case was recently affirmed by the su- preme court, was pardoned by Gov. Davis several months before. In the meantime Attorney General Murphy had devoted considerable, time to the preparation of a brief in the case before the supreme court, and submitted it, without any knowl- edge that the man whose sen- tence he was attempting to have affirmed was a free man. Per- rymore was conv jet e d of the killing of Houston Taylor in the northern district of Logan county, May 1, 1904. A motion for a new trial was over- ruled, exceptions were taken, and appeal allowed, the accused being released on $1,000 bond pending the appeal.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
CALICO ROCKS
 CHRISTMAS FIRE.
Defective Flue Causes Loss of Three Store Buildings in
 White River Town.

Calico Rock, Dec, 27. Three buildings were destroyed by fire in Calico R ok at the breakfast hour Sunday morning. The fire originated in a defective fue in the SEE. McNeill boarding house, on the east side of Main street, and that building, with adjoining ones, one of which was occu- pied by J. A. Schenck & Sons general store and the other by the Calico Rock Progress and a doctors office, were soon in ash es.
 Part of the furniture was saved from the boarding house. Most of the stock of merchan- disc was saved, and the printing plant was safely transferred to another building. There was no insurance on any of the above. The postofice was also in the building occupied by Schenck & Sons, and this building and the one occupied by the printing of flee belonged to s. B. Matthews. J. T. Garner & Bros. store was also considerably damaged by the fire, and at one time was giv- en up as lost, and the goods were transferred to the streets. Their stock and building is consider ably damaged, but is insured.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
w. s. CHOAT DEAD.


 News reached here yesterday of the death of w. s. Choat at his home at Biggers Wednesday night. Mir. Choat had been sick for several weeks with typhoid fever. He was one of the lead ing citizens of his town and was formerly in business at Alberta. He had many friends all over the country who will be sorry to hear of his death. The Star extends sympathy to the bereaved rela- tives. -Pocahontas Star.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28

wiN be married tonight at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Hill, 187 Elm avenue.
 Miss Hill was formerly a New port girl and has many friends among the young people in this city, while MT. Sprigg is one of Newport's leading business and society young men and is well liked by all.
 The Independent extends con- gratulations to these popular young people in advance of the nuptial event.
Newport daily independent., 1904-12-28
CAPTAIN JACKSON
 HAS CLOSE CALL.
rlk0t From Gun Accidentally Dis nnd Pierces Arm and
 ctures Bone.
II. Jackson. well re- Fin Newport and now |Kelley Lumber Compa-

lat homan as superintendent of the Homan 6 Southern Rail- ! way Company, had a very close call December 6 in an accident from which he suffered much pain, but is now out of danger and on the high-road to complete )gecovery.
 On the evening of the day men, { toned he was sitting in his room With J. A. Volkmer when he estarted to pick up revolver ly- ing on the table. The weapon, a 38 Military Special, dropped from the scabbard and the ham, mer struck the cuspidore, caus- ing it to be discharged.
 The ball penetrated MT. Jack sons left arm at the elbow, com- ing out just below the shoulder. The bone was fractured and blood poisoning set in. An opera tion had to be performed and while under the influence of nar- cotics Capt. Jackson came near strangling to death by swallow ing his tongue, which had to be held in place with forceps.