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The Delta independent., 1905-10-27

Last weeks North Fork Times con-
tanned one of the most senseless TRADES
against the county commissioners that
ever disgraced the columns OF the
rankest of yellow journals. The arti-
Gle is so devoid of common sense that
one could only imagine such rot as
coming from badly cracked head.
This attack is made simply because
they have learned by experience that
it does not pay to send the tax list
away from the county seat to be pub
lshed.
An experiment of this kind was tried
three years ago when the tax list vas
given to the Times at very low bid.
While the Times did the best they could
the list contained SO many errors that
it had to be run over and the county
lost several hundred dollars.
This delay alone cost almost as much
as i. would have cost to have had il
printed here at the county seat q. the
full legal rates. This is not all-the
county officials made a big roar on
account of the extra work thrown
upon them by the inconvenience of hav-
ing the work done twenty-five miles
from the county seat considerable extra
expense was incurred in their Offices.
The Times man says that when the
tax list was printed three years ago in
that office that they held the type
(ready set) which cJuld be used 20
advantage at this time ~ Tie delig1ip
ents will be practically the same. In
excusing the editor of the Times we
will say that he was not the editor Of
that paper three years ago and has
never set tax list and does not know
anything about it or else he would not
make such a ridiculous statement for
in fact it is about three to five times as
much work in .'re-hashing" thing Of
that kind over as it would be to set it up.
In claiming that the tax payers are
being robbed the article states that the
Times could publish the tax list for
a great deal less than this paper has
offered to do the work for, yet the bid
put in by that paper last January vas
twenty per cent more than the rate at
which the tax list will be printed by
the INDEPENDENT. By the time ex-
penses similar to those incurred when
the Times last did this work, is counted
in. it would have cost the taxpayers be-
tween SO and 100 per cent more to have
had the Times do this work at Hotch-
kiss, at his own bid, than it will here
at the county seat. Now. this is the
way the taxpayers are being robbed.
The editor of the Times does not care a
thinkers d for the taxpayers. but
would like to secure the county printing
and II is what he would get and not
what it would cost the ''dear people
that he is kicking about.
Mr.. Gets is the only commissioner
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
Jerry Simpson Dead.

Ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson. of
Kansas, died at Wichita. Kansas, Mon
day morning. He had been in very bad
health for several years and for the
past ten days the end had been expected
ut any moment. His death was brought
about by acomplication of diseases, the
most severe of which was lung trouble.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
low Z. Cur. c.ras .ad s..l..s.

First. soak the corn or bunion in
warm water to soften it; then pare it
down rs closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamberlain s
Pain Balm twice daily. rubbing vigor-
ously for five minutes at each applica-
tion. A corn plaster should be worn a
few days to protect it from the shoe.
Al general liniment for sprains,
bruises. lameness and rheumatism,
Pain Balm is unequaled. For sale by
Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
Denver & Rio Graade Holds Annual Meetins.

The annual meeting of the Denver &
Rio Grande was held in Denver on
Tuesday. October 18th. Only one
.ehsngA Nas nnaes nstho. .hesrd - diuee-
tors. Edwin Gould succeeding William
H. Taylor. who filled the office last
year while Mr.. Gould was abroad.
Following is the personnel of the
board as elected:
George J. Gould. Edward 7. Jeffery.
Winslow S. Pierce. Arthur Coppell.
Mortimer l.. Schiff. Edwin Gould A. H.
Calef, Charles H. Schlacks. and Joel
F. Vaile.
Officers of the company will be
elected at the Forthcoming meeting of
the board in New York.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
Js'y s'sasrees.

Mrs. Helen Schmidlap. who was on
trial in Denver last week for the killinr
Of her husband last July. has been sent
back to Jail to await another trial
This was brought about by the jury
not Agreeing on verdict. A majority
Of ths jurors favored acquital
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
SO THAT PEOPLE MAY KNOW
Something About the County Printing and Why the Commissioners
Have Refused to Send the List Abroad be Printed
COUNTY RECORDS WILL DpR0yE STATEMENT OF LYING NEWSPAPERS

on the board who occupied the position
when the printing was awarded to the
Times three years ago (although the
Times man says he wasn't) consequ-
emily he is the only one on the board
that knows from actual experience the
money and inconvenience that it cost
Delta county.
MANY states have laws which provide
that work of this kind shall not be TAX
en- away from the county seat, and the
trainers of such laws hold that it would
be much easier for county officer to
take his records and books away from
the county seat and do the work per-
tanning thereto than it would be to send
the legal printing away to outside
towns
According to the size of the delin-
auent tax list of Delta county this pap
er printed it last year in less dimension
than it has ever been set and We have
contracted to do the work the present
year for 20 per cent. less.
The fact is that every paper in the
county wants this printing, and al
though to send it away from the county
would mean an expense to the tax
payers they are condemning the COM
missioners. when what they have
done in regard to this matter is to the
very best interest of the taxpaying cit
izens of Delta county. If those who
disbelieve this statement will only look
,pp the records and see the way thsse
cheap bidders have swelled the tax list
in years past they cannot help but be
convinced.
Now, about the present tax list in re-
gard to which so much fraud and graft
has been charged-this paper will agree
to do this work free if it cannot be
shown that it is the cheapest that it
was ever before printed in Delta county.
II this is true, then the present board
has has acted more economical. in this
matter than any previous board of
county commissioners. and yet they are
villifed and charged with being dishonest
simply because they have had the cour-
age and honesty to act in the interest
of the whole people instead of these
abusive newspapers.
The taxpayers have paid over 100 per
cent. more for this work than is being
paid this time and then there were no
charges of fraud and dishonesty.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
Caual Worked BY Contract.

The Panama canal work may. in a
great measure. be let toprivate co-ope !:
alton and individual contractors. 1t is
understood that the United States gov
ernment favors portion of the work,
at least, being contracted.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
frsm coss, to cos,, IN IS nours.

The Hartman special bearing Miss
Alice Roosevelt and party left San
Francisco Monday afternoon with y
schedule of 65 hours to New York City,
which is the fastest time ever attempt
ed across the continent.
The Delta independent., 1905-10-27
soo, 900 increase In Farm Products.

1t is claimed that the farm products
of Colorado for the present year will
be $500, 900 more than last year.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

T. c. Folbrp, Jr, & Co. are now serving all kind of hot drinks, Tom and Jerry egg nog. hot punches, etc. Nothing but the very best liquors used over the bar.
 Malaria, Chi'ls and Feyers cured quickly and permanently by taking Dr. Mendenhall's Ghlil and Fever Cure. No cure no pay, by J. T. San defs, druggist.
 Miss Annie Ellington, of Texas. who had been guest of Mrs A lice L. Beck Tor some days, went to Memphis this morning and was accompanied by Mrs. Beck and Miss Attic.
 Capt. J. G. Stern, of Madison. vas a genial visitor to the city Monday on business. The captain is always cor dial aud happy and it does one good to shake his honest hand.
 Fine whiskey at the price of cheap Oar Old Cutter Rye Is IS good as any mad, and price Is very reasonaoie Try 1t once and you'll never want to change N. B Nelson S Co.
 Judge NJ. NJ Stuckey, of Newport. WAS m the city several h urs Monday enroute to Maiianna. to attend the Roberts trial i'll which he is intefe ted as attorney for the defendant.
 MT D. W. Carroll and MT. s. A Terrell, of Palestine, were gallant visi- tors to d euupl- of Forrt st City's sweet gir s Sunday. They came over Sat1r. day and registered al | 0 Marion
 MT. Frank Weymu Ter. ot Brinkley, spent couple Of days in the city this week, and was a guest of Mir. and NJ l. k. Grobmyar. He is employed with their old friend, MT. John Blessing
 Money to Loan on Improved Farm Lands. Long Time. Easy Payments.
 Pettus X Parham.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

Ladies, we have an elegant new stock Of nmbfellss-j opened-comprisiug all the s~eilest shades, ehangeahle colors, etc. They are beauties, and are sure to please you, at from soc to .F %. II will be mutual pleasure if you will look them over. Brandon, Baugh & Go.
 A stroke of good luck is what yops might term this opportunity to geO ready-made screens at such low prices of Paslay & Johnson. They guarantee To ht any old frames. Warpng and shrinking has no effect on the Wheeler Screens. Works in all kinds of eather,
 Contractors and builders are invited to make our ya ds their headquarters when at lelsue, and 10 inspect our large stock. We eau lill any kind of an order that cats for building material promptly and at the most reasonable figures The Forrest City Lumber Company.
 Screen Doors and Windows are the best friends womankind ever bad They are perfect luxury, which are within the means of every householder They don't cost much, and you will never re- gret placing an order with us for as complete line for your home, Pasla9' x Johnson.
 If you are looking for nice line of dress and dry goods for the spring sea son, don't overlook the new stock aa W. T. Sanders. consisting of newaso shades of voile, pinghams lawns, cali tOes, waist goods, ei GhG9e goods will be sold at the lowest market prices Give him a call.
 w. T. Sanders has recently received another lot of fresh groceries. The stock IS constantly changing and yole are always sure to find just what you want in this stock fresh and nice, and at the lowest prices. Elect and Omega Flour will satisfy the most critical cpl. cure. Give bim a call.
 We make a speciality of Builders Hardware; and carrying as we do, a very large stock, which we buy for cash, enables us to meet all compe tition, and we are certain to please yDn. Let us till your next order. Contractors bills complete filled on short notice at low est market prices. PaslaY & Johnson
 We make speciality of filing con-
 
 is the best that grows. If you are gnided by price, you will find ours a clincher. which will give us your trade and friendship. Nc matter what you want, If it Is lumber you may get 1t here. The Forrest City Lumber Com pany.
 Mr. T D. Carr of Madison, ha9 m0vei with his m 5ther, Mrs. NJ E Carr, to Forrest Guy, and they M ] make this their home Tom is d deputy sheriff under Sheriff Williams, op'si 9 work ahd moves here on account ot he heal Il of his mother and to be more canveni-n'ly situated respecting his pIliei datse-. Ihe Times Wele0mts them. They are occnp, ing part Of the honse wiih MT. W. l. Kirby in tl Q south part of town.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14


 We guarantee every bucket of cur Rsady Mixed Pain $. The Hammer Brand, or Heath & Milligan's, have no superlors. We are Ihe soc agents in Forrest City. \ five year guarantee goes with every bucket. Pasl,y X Johnson.
 WANTED-White or colored woman of middle age, without children, from { Q country, to cook. wash. iron and d1 homework fir family of two. Good te me and SS O0 per nom h to right par tY Come recommended. Mrs. M. \. Finneriy.
 Drs. F. c Smith aud J. T. Longest performed surgical operation upon Mr. k. D. Glover, for necrosis in the lower jaw, caused by fracture in eX- tracing an aching tooth. The opera ton was successful and the patient is doing welt.
 Habitual constipation is the door thu ough which many of the serious ills siOnal use of Prickly Ash Bitters will remove and cure this distressing i condition. J II Dunayant S Co, spe- cia agents.
 We have selected about 100 pairs of | shoes and placed them upon bargain counter in our store. Until sold out these shoes, which cost us from Ss: up, will be sold at actual first cost. Don't miss these bargains Fondren, Smith & Company.
 In the spring is the time to Pa varnlsh, stain. and otherwise brighten up the home and business house Why not try those Varnish Stains and the Japalac sold by Paslay < Johnson, and brighten up the old furniture. Makes Il look like new.
 "I have used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with most satisfact 0ry results, says Mrs +. l.. Phelps. Houston, Texas. For indigestien bllionsneSs and constipation these tablets are most excellent Sold by J. I. Sanders.
 Easter Dress Goods, Silks. etc, in greatest profusion of dainty colors and stylish patterns, may be seen at Bran l don. Baugh X Co s The ladies are es- pecially invited to call and look at this stock. Each piece is marked down to d bargain price.
 FOR SALE-A room cottage. CIT ner Davis and Rosser streets PIact . i caily a brand new and modern house, convenient t1 business Good Stabie and eislerH. For particulars call on or address J C. tlIGGs,
 Forrest City, Arkansas. Bu CTS Hardwate-tverylhiua 1 from , penny all t0a 2j-hnrse power eaS0ane enginp-may be had of Paslav x Johnson. Contractors bitl3 spec atty, and filed camplstpiy it lowest figures. We invite comparison ot our stocks and PIices. As thS is sidp ! line with nS, We can aud da se il cheaper, because we are not depending on this line for our pioii,s. P4siay X Johnson.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

The Franks boys are building an ad- dition to their home. which vii make It very cozy and comfortable.
 Mir. George Rattan and family, of Widener, were trading and visiting friends Tn tue city Saturday
 All kinds of lumber and finishing materials foa repair work promptly fur i1ished by Paslay & Johnson,
 Tatum, the marvellous mindreader, will be at the opera house three nights next week-April 20, 2l and 22
 All kinds of winter beverages are served at the Magnolia Saloon in the latest and most expert manner.
 Mrs Pearl Stevens, of Kansas City, nee Dennis, of this city, was here Sun- day on visit of only few hours.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

A beautiful line of Easter cards just recelyed at the Newsstand-5c and lOc and upwar ds.
 When you want good fresh Groceries at lowest price-Phone your order to Tom Barrow.
 Miss Georgia Kirby went 10 Wynne yesterday 10 sp-ni few days on busl- ness and visiting.
 Poultry Wire, all heights and rat proof, may he had of Pasay X Johnson at bargain prices.
 We have a full line of Paint Brushes Come aronnd and make your se cotton Pasay X Johnson.
 Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J II Cutter IS the best whiskey on earth N. B. Nelson & Co.
 Call up Paslay < Johnson when YOU want any kind of lumber or building material. Phone 9s.
 The Old Yannissee Pure Rye Whis- key IS dispensed in Forrest City by T. C. FOlbre. Jr. X Co.
 Mr. r E. P Ussery, of the Garden of Eden, was in town Saturday. aud gave US pleasant cal
 Mir. and Mrs. E. J Beazley, of Ma. fianna, were in the city sunday, and registered at the Marion.
 Old Cutter is pure Rye Whiskey, and Is uneXce led for medicinal pur- poses. N. B Nelson < Go.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

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 Window Shades in any color from 6 to feet in length. Remember we cut shades down to fit doors Ur narrow windows free of charge, if purchased or us. Becker & Lewis.
 Such satisfaction to yourself, and a joy to the man of the house to come home and find that his wife has for a small outlay purchased some of those Varnish Stains or Japalac of Paslay X Johnson.
 A fine baby girl arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. l.. N Gililand Mon- day. The little Miss tipped the scales Al l2 pounds Mother and babe are do lng well, and the father is as proud as d peacock.
 Bennie Lewis went to Little Rock Monday to take orders for glass win dow signs for which he has the agency They are very pretty and attractive, and add great 7 te the appearance Gf d nice show window.
 MisSes Mary and Georgia Eprs, of Madison, came over Saturday to spend d couple of days. and were charming
  Mrs. LamiZe Prewett. They returred home Monday night
 Ladies' and Misses Slippers. in tan, patent leather and other fashionable feathers, and in straps, OXfOfds, Glb- son ties, and All styles, are being fea- tured at Brandon, EAu.gh S Co. S Don't miss this elegant stock.
 Spring is here, and it Is time to paint your house and fences. We have every kind of paint, and will fiji your orders at prices so that you can meet or beat all competition. Let Us talk to you about it. Paslay 6 John90u. Mrs. E. Milan, of Brinkley, was vis- itng in the city Monday, and gave us a pleasant call She spent Sunday in the bottom, a guest of her relatives, MT. John Picken and family and en- 1 joyed fine fat turkey dinner. Little Bessie Ellis. the six-vear-old daughter of Mrs Felix Ellis, of Wynne, who was bitten by a dog on March 20, and subsequintlY brought to this city for treatment by the .piuman mad stone, is dead from iydEopEUbia. The Dennsbn line Cf paper napkins just received at the Newsstand. They are the prettiest lot we ever saw, and we have them in various designs at regular prices-20e ,25c ana i5Gc per l00. Ask to see 'tem. They are certainly pretty.
 Wben,you are building a tome the best 'amber you can get IS none too good Our lumber will bear the clos. est scrutiny, ard we guarantee that it is the best qnali'y there is for the price aske3. Gat orr duotatioBs t'r any thing yoG i1ay peed ip sa1ti .dopTr md bliuGs.. The icrIpss ritY Lrmhpr coa,penf'
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

Lots of sreciais for Monday. Come and investigate. Always remember We sell it for less. Nicely S Neblett.
 Your patronage is solicited and ap- preciated al the Magnolia Saloon. T. C. FoIbre, Jr., X O. proprietors.
 If you want fr.telass gut stfings for your violin, get them at the Newsstand 2oc eAeh. Also the cheaper grades
 We have lots of good vhiskies. but Old J. IL Cutter can't be beat for nnri ty and Aavor N. 5. Nelson X Co.
 China Closets. with av.l front Ladies sell. Becker X Lewis
 Just receive1-Lawn Swings-Lawn and Veranda Settees, in red and green cOlOrs. Becker k T.pWis
 Brandon, Baugh & Co. have an ele- gant l'pe of Trimmed Hats Get your Easter Hat of them and save money.
 Wi the parties who borrowed my p'pe wrenches or other tools, please re- turn them and oblige. S. r. McDaniel.
 Ms l.. o. Mcdaniel and Miss Eula MeDanie', were shopping in the city Monday, and gave us pleasant call
 Mr. John T. Dyal, of Goodwin. was shaking hands with friends and attend Ing 10 business affairs in town Monday. All silk ribbon, inches wide, will 20 Monday at F l-2 cents. This is good value Don't m ss it. Neely X Neblett
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14
PETTUS & PARHAM, INSURANCE.
Long Block, Telephone Is9.

Tom Davis, Jr., will leave today for Sllyerton, Colorado to accept situa- tion with the Silver Lake Mining Con- pany.
 Her large circle of friends are glad to know that Mrs. J. E. Stone is able to he u9 and out, and continues to i'm. prove
 Jesse Moore Whiskips are absolutely ure, and none are supe ror for family use See I. c. Folble, Jr * Co, sole agents.
 If Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure is not better than any other J T. Sa d. IS will refund your money. Price 50 ceit5.
 Al meeting If he Ra; tist church membership Tecsday m2ht, Nil John w. Alterson was elected deacon Ill that body.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old Vollmer Whisltey is the best, tell your friends. T C. FolDre, Jr., & Cn. sell 1t.
 "Marvelons Tatumh will execute one of his remarkable blindfulded drives in thls city next Thursday about noon.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

The pupils of Crowley Ridge Insti- tnte were dismissed Wednesday out of respect to their deceased friend, MT. l.. Rollwage.
 Mrs C. $. Aldrich went to Paragould yesterday to visit relatives and friends, thus giving the Doctor ample time to hunt diamonds.
 Golfers and Railway White Lead. Boiled and Raw Linseea pil, and all Colors in Oil, at lowest prices, at Pas lay & Johnson $.
 WASTED-To sell 100 bushels of corn and lot of cotton seed also one Jer- sey COW with calf two days old. Ap- ply 10 II. W. Lewis.
 Don't send your order for Calendars to some other town. We will furnish them at lowest prices, and print them in an artistic manner.
 Prca Mcdaniel, the Plumber, has just bought power pipe machine and Is prepared 10 cut and thread pipe from ons-eighth to 6 inches.
 There will be no formal opening, but We have received our Pattern Hats, and will be pleased to show them to you now R. II Winfield & Go.
 Senator R. Williams went to Wynie Monday night, where he had business Tn the circuit court of Cross cOuI tv, which IS LOW in session.
 X kidney remedy that can be depend ed on wlll be found in Prckly Ash Bitters. 1t heals and strengthens, J II. Dunavant x Co, special agents.
 FoR SALE-Cabbage Tomato and Egg Plants. Now ready for planting. tul blooded Plymouth Rock Eggs at Si per setting. N. E. INGRAM.
 Easf-Tnesday, soniawhere between po4toffiee and NimockS' warehouse, d gG'd cigar cutter engraved F. |. B. Liberal reward for return to this office.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14
PsTTUS & PARHAF, INSURANCE.
Long Block. Telephone l89.

 Have you a cold and La Grippe? If Dr. Mendeuhall's Chills ard Fever Cure don't cure it better thar any other medicine J. T. Sanders pays the money back.
 Protect yedr garden or your little chicks with Pasiay & Johnson's Poul- try Wire, which is rat and chicken proof. All heights, at lowest living prices.
 We have very extra swell line of laces embroiierles and drpas trim mings, etc, all prices-and invite yorr inspection Of same F II. Win field S Co.
 Tennis players ere hereby notified to cal on Brandon Baleh S Co, for Tennis Gboes sh bid new stock iuot reqti9ed all si7es hha rHrtec. siyles shA h.tces.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14
'ETTUS & PARHAM, INSURANCE,

Long Block, Telephone l89. Hiss Emma Kramer, of Little ck, is guest of Mrs. Edward Role EsT. Bard Mrs. Nichols and Master fd Nichols went to Memphis Non kttlrney s. II. Mann went 10 Mari. pa this morning on business in the lrt.
 hr' l.. l.. Tay Tor, of Widener, was enlal business visitor in the city |nday.
 falk to Tom Barrow about a refrig- tor and ice cream freezer. He keeps best.
 barge line of Baby Buggies and Go Fis rom s2 75 Up to sl5.00 at Becker Lewis. Fest we'll pipe, and pumps in town be found at Tom Barrow's at low |prices.
 Improve your home by fencing in chickens with Paslay & Johnson s ptry Netting. It makes beauti- |fenco around your chicken run, and |es ohe wear and tear on your pa: pee. All heights, at lowest prices.
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14
)ld Cutter Rye,hits the spot. -..a- Tordr at tho Nausat

Dld Cutter Rye,hits the spot. Easter Cards at the Newsstand. Buy your hardware from Tom Bar
 so to N. B. Nelson & Co.,, for Old kMer. T P. McDanie went to Memphis
 D morning.
 rry one of those Tom and Jerry's at ! Magnolia.
 B nch China Silks, Monday 3s {ely X Neblett
 dr. T. 4. Hawkins, of Heih, was fn 5ange Saturday. eol. Ed Lsndvoigt has been ndlspos. kthe past week. Postmaster and Mrs. Bell went to tmphis this morning. rry a bottle of Old Cutter. It's a. Rht. N E. Nelson & Go. Buy your next China from Tom Bar n. He keeps everything.
 Ar. Lem Banks, of Memphis; was in ' city on business Tuesday. Tom Barrow keeps the best cotton. ID and pea planters in town. Brandon Baugh x Co, have the best Ie of Ladies Slippers in town. New Graphophones and new records E received at the Newsstand. (he rrettiest paper napkins you ever R may be had at the New Sst4nd. Price Tom BarroW's screen doors. p windows before buying else where. Eapt. James Russell went to Little ek Wednesday night on business.
 4 inch white table linen will be sold pDday for 21 cents. Nicely & Neblett,
The Forrest City times., 1905-04-14

Lots of sreciais for Monday. Come and investigate. Always remember we sell it for less. Nicely S Nebleit.