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The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
BOOMERS FOR STATEHOOD
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory Rooters Invade Sacred Precincts.
Helen RcnstrOn, q EiItecn-Near-OId Oklahoma Girl. Makes Hit
 Singing "OkIahoma.''

Washington, Dec. f2-Singie state- hood for Oklahoma and Indian terri tory was promoted. Monday i'll one of the most novel performances ever en- acted in the national capitol building A delegation lo0 strong from these ter ritorieS called to pay it's respects to Senator Beyeridge chairman of the committee on territories. The com niittee room would not accommodate all the visitors and the senator received them in the corridor and addressed them there. The overflow occupied the of the semi-sacred precincts of the sen- ate
 The prettiest scene of the entire pro- ceeding was at the close, when Helen Renstron, a 15-year-o!d girl from Okla homa City, sang three verses from ok lahoma" the joint statehood song. By this time it seemed as if half the hahitues of the capitol including a number of senators, had been attracted by the gathering. The little girl has a remarkably good soprano voice
 When she had finished Senator Bev- er;Gge shook her hand and thanked her for the privilege of hearing her sing, saying that anyone who heard her would be sure to favor the cause she promoted, Other senators praised the little girl, who departed with her friends, wearing a happy smile.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
ON THE MERCY OF THE COURT
pr. Oliver II. Hart Enters a PIen or Guilty of the Murder of Irene
 INlokOw in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Dr. Oliver E. Hart, of well-known and wealthy St. Louis family, pleaded guilty in Judge Barnes court to the murder of ten-year-oli Irene Klokow. whom he drugged with morphine and attacked in his own home, in Rogers Park, on October ,. His plea up to this time had been mot guilty" and he maintained tkGt the childs death was due to the accidental eating of morphine tablets, which she mistook for candy. He changed his plea, and threw himself on the mercy of the court
 strong effort was at once begun by the defense to prove that Dr. Hart is insane. and should be sent to an asy- lum instead of to the penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
THINKS ITS DAYS NUMBERED
Henry Sicnkiewicx, the Novelist, Thinks the Days of the Russian
 Bureaucracy Nearly Over.

Stockholm, Dec. 11.-In an inter view with Henry Sienkiewicz, prior to his receiving the Nobel prize for lit. erature. the novelist said:
 Il have not been in Poland for three weeks. The situation in Russia and in Poland is extremely bad. The bu. reaucracy can not last much longer with or without revolution. It's days are counted. The Russian people are good. but the bureaucrats are a set of thieves. That was proved by the war. Count Witte's position is most diff. cut. Witte is clever and of great ca. pacity, but it is doubtful if he will De atie to retain his position.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Want Their Pay.

Company e." Second Regiment, Arkansas State Guard, held a meeting at Texarkana last week to protest against the dilatory methods of the state in regards to paying the com pany for quarantine duty of last sum- mer. A formal protest was made to the governor by the company for the non-payment of the small sum that is due them. It is stated in this pro test that many hardships were suffer cd by the soldiers while on quaran- tine duty.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Arkansas Share.

h the report of Secretary Shaw on the expenditures and receipts of the nation for 1905, Arkansas had the following figures to her credit. Re. ceipts of the Federal land office at Camden. SPLITS. Dardanelle, s7716: Harrison. $26,230; Little Rock. $5,344: total for the state, $6l ,069. The fol lowing amounts were expended on federal buildings in the state during the year: Fort Smith, $4i,567; Harri. son. $S2 2,24S; Hot Springs, s1.3O5, total for the state S7S,115.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Brought a Small Sum.

The past due notes and overdraftsl property of the defunct Howard Coun1 ty bank, were recently sold at auc- ton to J w. Bishop, of NashvilleI The face value of the paper was $23. 300, and Bishop secured the entire lot for S4l. This sale was made by order of the court.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
No More League Games.

The directors of the Little Rock Baseball Association decided at a recent meeting to dispose of the fran chise now held by them in the South ern Baseball League. This action will likely put an end to professional base ball at Little Rock. Poor street car accommodations are said to be the cause of this dicision.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Tri-State Society Meetinu.

The Tri-State Medical Society composed of medical men of Arkan- sas. Texas and Louisiana, held it's second annual meeting at Texarkana last week. A good deal of discus sion over the yellow fever question developed at this meeting, which was attended by several experts on this disease
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Make a Soil Survey.

A special agent of the Department of Agricultural is engaged in making a soil survey of Prairie county. This survey is said to be the result of the successful growing of rice in that county. The splendid results received from these farms is attracting a good deal of attention over the coun- try.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Girls Society Organized.

A branch of the Girls Friendly So ciety has been organized at Little Rock. This organization originally founded in England has branches all over the world, and is said to have 100000 members. The society is undenominational, and it's object is the mutual aiding and uplifting oi women of every walk of life.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
After a Squirrel.

The 15-year-old son of Frank Gris4 som, at Prairie Mountain. was serious1 ly injured few days ago.s While he was climbing a tree for a squirrel a
 limb broke and he fell a distance of 25 feet on pile of rocks One hin and both wrists were broken.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
School Building Burned.

The public school buildings at Havana were destroyed by fire a few
 days ago. The fire occurred whila the school was in session, and a few minutes after the pupils were dis missed. the building collapsed. The school will be rebuilt at once,
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
High Priced Cotton.

B. l.. Haywood, Little River coun. ty farmer. recently marketed two bales of cotton at Ashdown at the rate of eighteen cents per pound. Mir Haywood was awarded the gold medal for the finest cotton shown at the St Louis exposition
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Arkansas Apples Win,

J. B. McFerrin. residing near Jasper. Newton county, has received a diplo. ma and a medal from the superior
 jury of awards of the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition for apples grown on his farm. These apples were exhib- ited at the St. Louis fair.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Will Build Temple.

The members of the Masonic frate~. nifty. residing at Cotter. are preparing to build a Masonic temple at that place. The building will cost several thousand dollars. and will be built of native marble and granite.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Taxable Values,

The realty tax books of Indepen- dence county show total valuation of real estate in the county of $2.- 47O,7S5. The personal and real valua- tion combined show a total of $5,O13.- 63S. The total of taxes to be derived on this property is S9S.44475.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Membership Incrcasinu.

The statistical report of the White River conference of the NJ. E. Church, South. shows that the conference paid this year for foreign missions. $5. 021.20; domestic missions, s1,411 SO
 The church membership according to the conference report is PATTI. This is gain of over one thousand in membership during the current year
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
MAN OF NUMEROUS ALIASES
Officers Returning From Colon With
 a Man Wanted in Kansas.
He is said to Be a WcIi-INnou Criminal and Has Theft ana
 Arson Charged to Him.

Colon. Dee. i3-On board the Pana- lha railroad steamship Havana. which sailed Tuesday for New York. were Mir. Price, a special agent of the Santa Fe Railway Co, and Matthew Kenney. a detective, Of Kansas City. having in charge a man named Fuller. who, for the past eight months. has been station agent and postmaster at Pedro Miguel, i'll the canal zone. but who. il is alleged, is well-known criminal. It is claimed that the man, among other aliases, is known as Armstrong, Ledtz and Me Gee, but that his right name is Let's It is alleged that he already has been convicted of larceny, burglary and ar sen. and that he has escaped from pris- on three times. It Is further alleged that he has been accused of attempted murder, bigalny and forgery Fuller, 1t is said, married his third wife, Anna Lassen, of St. Louis, at Cristobal, a month age.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Bank Pays Dividend.

The depositors and creditors of the defunct Howard County Bank of Nashville will shortly receive another dividend of seven per cent. This will make a total of nineteen per cent that the bank has paid since it's fail ure.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
New Telegraph Line.

Work is now in progress on the tele- graph line between Pine Bluff and Benton. The line is being constructed along the track of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Western railway.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Donkey Kills Boy.

A 12-yearold boy was killed, near] Nashville recently, by donkey. The
 lad was riding the donkey when the| animal became unmanageable and ran| into tree, with fatal results to the] boy.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Good Boys Scarce.

John Mcintosh, of Clarksville, is said to have offered to adopt a home less child, provided the child does not smoke, chew. swear or flip" cars. No applicant with these qualifications has yet been discovered by the authorities of St. Louis. to whom this offer is said to have been made.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15

A dispatch from Kansas City. De- cember II, reported the arrest. at Pan anna, of NJ. B. Let's. former station agent for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad. al Princeton, Kas. Let's is charged with stealing s7.0o0 worth of railroad tickets in 1903 and then burning the depot to hide the theft. He escaped from Ottawa, kas., in a sensational manner some time ago, af- ter being convicted Of arson and rob bery.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Sheriffs Meet.

The annual meeting of the Sheriffs' Association of Arkansas was held at Little Rock recently. The sheriffs of over fifty counties of the state were present at the meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Negroes Organize.

The negroes of Pine Bluff have or ganized society to be called "The Highest Society of Pine Bluff" The purpose of the society is to elevate it's members morally and to discounten- ance the tough element of the negro race of Pine Bluff.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
Brick Factory lniured

A portion of the plant of the Arkan sas Brick and Manufacturing com pany, at Little Rock, was destroyed bJ nre recently. The loss from this fri Is estimated at s3,000.
The Forrest City times., 1905-12-15
CITY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMBER l5 1905.
NEVIS OVER THE SIA1E.
ITEMS OF INTEREST GATHERED
 FROM ALL SECTIONS.
OUR PART OF THE REPORT

Figures on Money Collected at the Federal Land Office in This State Members of the State Guard Enter Protest-Other Evento of Interest to Arkansans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

Chlldrens white skirts Sizes 6
and 5 only. made With pinch
ruffle and two tueks. regular
price Csc. special after . Ibe
chlldreuss white Dresses Sizes
I2a and IL only. embroidery trim
med. somewhat soiled. regular
price $50. special, after 6 ose
Children.a bingham Dresses =
short sleeves. low neck. size 10
only. color pink and white aud
red and white check. regular
price 500. special. after 6 ase
women's Straight Form Corses
Black only. short and mo
medium lengths. regular price
sL00. special. after g.. boe
free With every writing tablet
i5c or over We Will give one
souvenir postage scale, paper
knife and letter opener com
bined after only.
i0c Playing Cards-After 6 7o
Isc Souvenir Views Of Seattle
AAN'a HHH - aF f a r. 20 81 p # -
Tourist Envelopes Views OF
Seattle. each. after 6....,.1c
Sc best quality Enyelopes-After 6
...ts.sss..t s..,....tt..t.ss3 &c
Roger & Gallet aud l. +. Piver's
Choice Perfumes-Worth regu-
larly 81 %. after 6 p. m.... 65o
n. q q. and Piver's Toilet Waters
Regular value si.t5. after 6
sasssessssst-s tsttsssss ssfs roc
Lyons Tooth Powder Regular
25c. after s. 2 for .......,..2 bo
Ongaline Removes stains from
skin aud nails, regular value
SOC. after 6 ,........,..., sac
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12


satisfactory for heavy pressure
Fully Rubber Hose
with Brass Controlling Nozzle aud Couplugs-woh 500
fIoseBubber guaranteed for Years
complete with couplings and brass controlling nozzle
strongly made 81 25 sat
FourI Cast Iron Top Camp stoyewoh Saturday spe-
foot Bamboo Fishing Polesworh lc Saturday
7Pece Berry setsin rich gold
China large bowl and individual $500 SATURDAY
Special set
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

PROBING 'BAccY TRUST
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE all
powerful tobacco trust IL being IN
Vesttgatcd By Uncle sam.
Henry ". TAFT. brother Of the
secretary of war. assisted by Feltp
"A. Levy Aud y. n. I'M. specially
appointed qpsniataut United States
district attorneys. has been secret
~ investigating the trust through
out tho Union on orders from Preai-
dent Roosevelt.
A bitter fight against the inyeati-
CATION viii be made by the tobacco
octopus,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

White Lawn--A beautiful white
corded lawn. IN 20 inches wide
the cords form very neat
stripe and is very effective
launders perfectly and is vsry
durable. regular value l5c yafc,
after 6 ........... ........s.se
Wash Batiste--75 pieces Of r
ierslle Batiste. in beautiful new
designs. In floral effects, strips
and conventional patterns, ne
width Is 80 inches and the cor
ors are perfectly fast. VIII maze
you a pretty summer gown, fes'
ular value i2ise, after g.. she
Nanklns-2oo dozen OF all pure
linen Dinner Napkins, In 5000
Size and beautiful designs, these
are a good. heavy quality Ana
will give every satisfaction u
the wear. regular value W.
dozen. after s ...........ese
Buster Brown" Wash Suits. ~
TO I years. In chambray, gaia'eA
and crash. in all the most pop,
ular shades and patterns, a.
have eton collar and tie attach
ed. pants hloomer style, regular
price SLb0. after 8 .....s..soe
Pillow Good. strong, reaay
made Pillow Cases. In 42-inea,
good deep hem. only about ~
in all. they are bargains az ~
each, after ...t.,.....'.'.se
Blaekola-1oe shoe polish, 'ne
best on the market for all biasA
shoes. after 6 ............. -, ~
R osea-3 In a bunch. and cni-
dren's Wreaths in all eolo'@
worth 25c. after 6. choice =.
.sst...sss.s 1900
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
Men Save Here, Too

soc UNDERWEAR $50.
Mems Flat Balbrggan
shirts and drawers In both lines
SIPS SHIRTS FOR csc.
A fun pcaed ront
anywhere
town for less than $12b special price O5c
so NICKEL CT
fine favored Porto Rico Cigar 30 IN box retail for sc EACH
WV" Pee per
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

BOYS BLUE DENIM oVERALLs, - .
Made with bib pockets IN 'front.' all sizes
TO "a years. special price, st..'
$3.50 HATS 100. ..s
Mems Soft HasIn brown and nua shades 5e
prices for 25o prices to o'se "
CARS FOR $780, ..i
One pound pure Tobacco IN useful tin paul.
price, pail t.s'-''
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

lowprieed hose dare will not below the saw
Adjustable any worth sl Soc
i00Piece Dinner white new ~
shaped dishes and service for II people,
attractive usually Saturday at
2bo and s5c Fancy 1bcNeW Choice
decorated German Austrian and saueers Use
mustoehe worth Saturday
Dinner Sets In Fine Austrian China, specially priced for s very
selinEio0Piece Dinner
attractive knobs ana Sat-
large dishes plates worth $780, spe 90
...............s''s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

women's Blouse sets-In gilt. gun
metal and Dresden effects. ex-
ira strong pins. three pins 20
the set. worth regularly 26c.
sale price. after 6...........5 sc
Women's Pearl Handle Pen Hold
ers-With ii-karat gold plated
pen, worth regularly b0e. sale
price. after ...............1 Toe
Men s Coin Purses-ln extra quail
ity, one or two compartments.
strong and durable. colors black.
brown or tan. worth regularly
b0e each. sale price. after 25e
Womens Feau de Sole and TAT
feta Six Beits-ln black and
colors. erushsd and glrdle ef-
fleets, all sizes. worth regularly
up 20 75c each. sale price. after
I Sewed Parlor Brooms- Full size.
good quality. worth 29e. after 6.
each ....s.s...... ......... l6e
Glass Cream Pitchers. / pint size.
sugar bowls. individual sugars
and creams. opal match safes.
glass measuring cups. stem wine
glasses. claret glasses. etc.
worth up TO $50 dozen. after 6.
special. each ...............2c
Toilet Paper Best quality. worth
Be roll, after 6. special. 10 rolls
TOT ..stsss..... sss-.s.ss...H Zoe
Meat Platters-i0. IL, IA and ie-
inch sizes, individual plattcra.
wash bowls. l-quart jugs. vege-
table dishes, etc. worth up TO
Soc and 4hc, special. after 6 DC
Queen Quality $3.50 Oxfords-In
several styles. broken lots. not
all sizes, but many good styles
In this lot, after 6 ......$l.5O
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12


300 yards neat. attractive Cur
tain Swiss and Scrlms-ln
stripes. checks. etc. worth up
90 l2iAe yard after s per yard
sstt..+ss+..-. ss...-..ssss... DC
Fine Sheer Curtain Muallns-In
coin spots. medallion figures
and handsome madras designs.
worth up 10 25c yari. after 6.
per yard ....s.s,...sss.... Toe
500 yards 45-inch Table oilcloth-
Over 80 neat patterns. all good
eolorings. regular value 20c and
&c yard, after s. per yard l2ho
Oriental Striped Tapestry 30
inches wide. worth soc and 76c
per yard, after 8. per yard 35o
House Wrappers or good percale.
in stripes and figures. blues.
blacks and reds. deep flounce.
also corded plques that sold reg
nlar at 800 and SIPS. Special
after b.. .#..........75c
petticoats Best quality black
meroerized At sl.25. all have
deep fancy made flounees In ac-
Gordon plaits. triple rufile. self
strapped. etc. The best 4-honr
bargain in the city. AMER
only 81 ss.ss tFsss ssss.t.. use
Women's and Men'H Pocket
Knives With pearl. bone and
horn handles. English steel and
Griffin blades. slightly rueted.
worth up 20 Toe each. sale price
after .25c
Women's Chatelaine Gun Metal
and Colored Bead Chains-Ex-
ira long. very finest quality.
worth regularly mp to gSc each.
sale price after 6 ..........25
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

= = = E1NTTHE VI ;
4 s Thursday was "oyelone day" /
4 In tho United States.
A IN addition 90 the terrible
a Oklahoma catastrophe there
4 were severe storms Throughout
4 Illinois, Kansas and Ohio,
4 where several were killed,
a many injured and much dam
4 age done.
EERsF WV RgFH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12


QUALITY @ f % a @ @ 5 S; an get this Glove
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
Four RattIiny Good Chances

500 ORIENTAL LACE EDGES sse
Ne
and
500
Is LACE BANDS AND sPPLloUEs sc.
hand
26e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
CAMP STOOLS FOR LESS

stool having hardwood frame. with heavy duck
stool having heavier frame. Vanished snd faA-
tened with wrought iron rivcts. seat being cove
cred with Brussels CarpstinE. Special tonot-
row ...........-..... ...s.s.... ...s...ts.s .Aoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

Embroidery Edges and Insertions
patterns blind
geometca designs. well worked edges and worth
aaes ats..s lsf
AND CORSET coVER AND SUIT EhsRoDEREe 81
Nainso Swiss Cambria Embroidery Edges and IL
Hertlons
patterns beading and wide embroidery widths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
Is LACE BANDS AND EPPLioUEs sc.
The Savings on Curtains Almost Past


cun part drsptn % anN ny Fin o. seasons
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

IosaL No phone mail orders filled from this list
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

seasoned maple In natural finish. Is well riveted
ana has steel castings This chair IN particular
~ desirable where comfort. strength and COM
paetuess are wanted When folded q lays per-
fecty flat and viii not unfold. even with rough
handling Special price tomorrow ......... 5Se
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
COMING TO THE BAND
DON'T Let Your Grass Die for Want of Water

@ thing the W
or heavy pressure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12
HARDWOOD DINING CHAIR Csc

shaped wood seat and Is decorated with stripping
Il an extension post pattern having back pane
and spindle back Special price tomorrow. .0os
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

viii soon be here ana IL Is none
ives. Cots. bedding. etc which
az an times Co satisfactorily fill
cooking utensils. at the lowest
aotod below FOR tomorrow are OF
buy now for USE Whenever ready
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-05-12

COMING TO THE BAsD conc
One-Third Saved on {
At sse INSTEAD $50
chdrna quality prsaHei flannel
trimmed with Of white
ssuache braid years blue
AT sLis INSTEAD or st5b.
flannel
collar
Of braid
TO sllb
INSTEAD or $50.
collar. pely trimmed
klTb
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-12-07
EurIous Fighting.

"For seven year," writes Geo. w.
Hoffman Of Harper, WSSh., II had q
bitter battle with chronic stomach and
liver trouble, bot at last / won, aud
cured my diseases by the use Of Flee.
ytFic Bittsv. I unheSitatinRly recon-
mend them TO ali, aud don't intend In
che future 20 be without them IN the
house. They ara certainly q wonder.
ful medicine, TO have cured such q bad
case 90 mine" Sold OndeF guaFHn-
zee to do the same for you, by all drug.
Gists &C SOC q bottle. Try them todGy
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-12-07
A Good Home
FOR SALE

At Evjnston, Florida, one mile from
station, on Rock Road. ~ acres Of
good Hammock Land all cleared and
in cultivation. 8 acres in bearing or.
ange trees. All good trucking land.
1900 dwelling and other houses on
the premises. All going at Bargain I!
FR'SSERs r. $2s0O.OO
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-12-07

Gainesville will within che next day
OF tWo enjoy the distinction Of making
. consignment Of cane syrup 70 Eng
land. The firm Of SSundsB 4 Earle
yesterday received an order from O. R,
Hodges, RavenSeliHs, So. BreladeS,
ysFsey. England, for q quantity Of
FLORIDA syFUp, aud the same will BE-
shipped before the end Of the week
Mr., Hedges. who 10 quite wealthy,
formerly resided aG che English Col.
Ony near THE city, and knows what q
rood thine u. as has been demon.
StFated bg this letter He states that
che weather 10 JsFOey Il severely cold,
and expresses . desire 20 return 70
''l0Vely Florida"