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The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
1.-The Sunshine Stunt"

''If you have troubles, do not let any one know about them. The sunshine stunt is the one that wins" said the Alabamian to a eoterie of fellow travel srs gathering in the corridor of New Orleans hotel, relates the Times-Dem- financial panic there several years ago. My last cent vas gone the day that l received draft for $l50 from my house in the east. The Texas banks were not only not eashing drafts, but they were turning down New York ex- change. It was my first trip through hat state and l had no friends to whom I could turn. was informed at lhe hotel where 1 was stopping that there was nothing doing at the banks. But figured that the worst they could 60 would he 10 order me out of the place. did not bother with the small fry. l called for the president. The office boy probably took me for some parsonage 0. importance, for l had en- tree 10 the presence of the gentleman without delay. I greeted him cheerily. The old boy appeared to like my style. 1 explained that I was familiar with the financial situation. had money enough to carry me through, but had an obligation to meet in his city that would bura up the draft that l flashed on him. Ordinarily I would not ask 10 be treated any differently than other folk, but tlis was case where, If such temporarily suspend it's rule uecessi- lated by the panic. l ehatted for a half hour with the old chap. We talked horse racing, books, etc., for he was versatility personif1ed. He was q dea- con in one of the churches, but he told me that on the quiet he did love to gamble on the ponies, and the last year he had done fairly we'll. l gave him the latest dope that had from Sara toga,, and we grew quite chummy Did l get the money? Well, l should hope ulu. l He pTeSlutHC Cdfieu III lHe cashier and told him that the draft should be cashed. That was a life saver. for really don't know what should have done had failed in sitting up to the head of that bank l tell you there is nothing in this business of getting down in the dumps. When I went broke in Portland ten years ago, as the result of a flier at roulette, took job driving a butchers wagon. That might sound like a fairy tale. but it's the truth. I was not on the road then. was simply seeing the country. l drove the meat wagon for six months, saved my money and returned east and got in with the people for whom I am working TOW. There is always a way of, getting along. Never say die. Just smile and peg and cut out looking sad. When you are gloomy go where no one will see you.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
TO TRIM EVENING WAISTS.
Three Ways in Which Last Years Bodice May Be Freshened Up
 and Made Modish

Here are some suggestions for doing Up last winters evening bodices, or for trimming new ones.
 No | has chiffon draped round the top of bodice and puffed out we'll on the top of arm; the drapery is caught i'll al each side and in center front by d ring formed of ruehes of p1aited rip bon edged with the tiniest lace: the color ot chiffon and ribbon must. of course he selected 10 accord with ths dress il is to trim.
 No has three deep points of lace falling over he from; folds of tulle
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
Just Wonderful.

Vestrv. Miss, Jan. lst (speciaD.-Tb case of Mrs. (. W. Pearson. who reside, here, $ particularly interesting one. Here is the story told by Mr Pearson, her husband, in his own words. He says
 My wffe's health was bad for a lon, time. Last July she was taken terrible bad with spasms. 1 sent for the doctor, and after making a thorough examination of her, he said undoubtedly the cause Of her trouble Was disordered state Q; the kidreys. His medicine didn't seem 10 De doing her much good. so as I heard about nedd's Kidney Pills, 1 got her box just to give them a trial We'll. the effect Vas just wonderful, I saw tha. they were the right medicine and got TWO more boxes When she had taken these she was so much better that she had increased thirty pounds in weight. She $ now quite we'll and We owe it all to Dodd' Kidney Pills"
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
HER EYEt.

Flowers are her gardens eyes; They watch for her alone Within whose smile there lies X beauty ike her own; Their fragrant ids they ope Ia haste at morn to see Her who is nil their hope. So fair is she, Stars are her heavens eyes They watch her while she siccps. Lilies of paradise
 White pearls in azure deeps' For her their glow and gleam Throughout the tranquil night, Bringing the lovely dream For her delight. Nor flowers nor stars are eyes For nc. l follow one Her r-shadow-wise. Companion to tfc sun, Her eyes. both flower and star. Tn .oVe.iness outShlne; Mirrors of Love they are, Refecting mine, Frank Dempster sherman, In Smaf
 Set
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

A reader asks how 10 entertain a party of boys and girls between the ages of 15 and IT. l should think this Corn party" would afford great deal of fun. Provide simple refresh ments, which are always best. not only for young people, bu. their elders. Is- sue invitations on corn-colored paper, written in white ink. for Corn Party" Keep your plans to yourself, and you will have the whole neighbor
 hood wondering what it is going to be Decorate the house with ears of red and white corn; they are very pretty hung from the gas jets. grills and doorways, used as candlesticks and. if you wish to take the time, with alternating glass beads These make beautiful portieres. and will last for years. When the guests. all ar rive. pass ears of corn tied with rib bon to each. and wooden dish such | as grocers use for butter; request that each person count the grains on his cob. and keep the number to him. self until all are counted; then col 1 feet the kernels and put them into one l receptacle Then pass pieces of pa per, on which each one must write his name and guess as 10 the number of 1 grains of corn in the bowl The two who come nearest the correct number are awarded prizes These may be thermometers fastened on ears of corn 1 suspended by ribbon. After this pas necklaces made by sewing popcorn cn
 narrow baby ribbon to the girls. and watch chains to the men: when neck l lace is found to match a watch chain.
 those two are partners for supper
 The table may be prettily decorated by forming true lovers knots out of the popcorn ribbons Serve mush and milk q mean Creaml in blue bowls. hot corn cakes an1 maple sirup. dough- Gu,s and coffee Madame MerEl.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

While so much is being printed about high-salaried officials of insur ance companies, the interesting fact is recalled that 46 years ago Robert F. Lee was offered the presidency of a northern insurance company at a salary large enough for those days. He wrote that he hadn't the ability nor the experience to command such a salary. He was told that his name was worth it. What influence have with the southern people is noi for sale" said Lee. Tho times ant the reople have changed.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

since. I used to have such pain in ,oA 1 back that once 1 faintcd. The kidna! secretions were much disordered. and was so far gone that I was thorpb... be at death door. Since Boar's K;S ney Pills cured me 1 feel as if I b.a been pulled back from the tomb"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents bo, Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, x. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
A Tin Weddin

Ten years brings the tin wedding and the very joliest kind of time may be arranged by the couple who wish to celebrate this anniversary. Invite ten guests or more but usually the few tried and true. make the most agreeable company for an informal evening. The invitations are written on cards and envelopes bound with I very narrow tin band Now for the decorations, which are wonderfully ef- fettiye in the evening when the gas is lighted Get the tinsmith to save all his tin shayings. and wind these pretty spirals around the chandeliers: hang them as drapery from the grills. over the curtains and every place they will hang
 At trifiing expense wedding bell can be made of tin under which the couple will stand to receive congratu- lations. A bouquet for the bride, tied with white ribbon, boutonniere for the groom, with hair ornaments, also bracelets and rings. may all be made of tin. Serve refreshments from a tin decorated table.
 This is good menu to serve. and a little out of the ordinary: Creamed fish or chicken in tin patty pans, sand wiches. olives and coffee in tin cups; small cakes ornamented with silvered candies; chocolate bonbons and cigars wrapped in tin foil Cider or fruit punch may be served from punch bowl concealed in a huge tin pan; use a dipper for ladle. In choosing partners for supper pass tin stars. dia- monds, squares, etc. which have been cut in half When the pieces are matched, partners are found.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
All Over Arkansas

If citizen of corporation succeeds pubic confidence and patronage are won as q matter of course. In this way tn. Mlssl'slppi Home Insurance Company has grown larger and stronger It has stood the test of trials by great fires, and it has neTer delayed the payment of losses It is spreading over the adjoining states and is regarded as one of the safest and most desirable companies. It has paid nearly q million and a half dollars fire losses, and only a few hundred dollar, for legal advice.-Nicksburg Herald.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

ate q ! : z T day don. worry: y.,, Deans Kid. ney Pills have cured thousands of women in n1 the sar'e condition Mrs. Mrs. A. lIeiman c, Saltwater, Minn., says; say " But for Doan',, Kidney Pills I wopls not n,, be living now, They cured me in lsea and I've bean
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

A Guaranteed Cure fer Piles. Itching. Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles Druggists are authorized to refund money II PAZo OINTMENT fails to cure in Gto l4days. ooe
  An ounce of intention is worth ton o. bluff.-Lfe.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12
DON'T DESPAIR.
Read the Experience of . xi,,.
 Womsn and Take Heart

If your back aches, and you ,.., sick, languid, weak and misersLl. eei
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

What has become of all the old men who could cradle ten acres of wheat day when they were i'll ther prime.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

Virtue and honesty are twins. Each is its own reward
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

He needs to wear wading boots who takes short cuts to success.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
In these chambers died
Oliver Goldsmith
On the 4th Of Apl., 1T74.
and n medallion of the poet.

and a medallion of the poet.
Goldsmlth's, however, was seldom a
lonely figure, and he gathered around
him ut Brick court all the wit of the
metropolis Of his day. In 1705, on the
strength of the success Of THE Good
Nntured Man" and the fact that he
was making some $500 year. "Godle"
expended f400 on chambers "up two
pair right and fitted them with snowy
carpets. gilt mirrors and furniture exs
travagantly upholstered In blue velvet.
Thus equipped, he embarked on a
course OF expenditure In which fine
clothes for himself grand dinners to n
literary coterle and pretty trl1es for
venal beauties all bore costly parts.
Johnson. DR.. Arne, Percy Reynolds,
Francis and Bickerstaff were among
the frequent visitors Mt . Brick court,
but their arrival was not the cause of
80 much concern to Goldsmlth's coten-
ants as that Of some other of the poets
guests. 1t was the little supper parties
to Goldsmith's young friends Of both
sexes that drew from the studious
Blackstone, hard at work on his famous
>ohiiiiShtuiiSS III tIlt TOOllS DelOW
Goddess" bitter protests against the
racket Of his ''reveling neighbor"
Both The Traveller and 1.-THE Vicar
of Wakefield" were published soon Mt
or Goldsmith moved into Brick court.
buttthe income they brought him was
Insufficient to withstand the drain made
OH his resources by his extravaganza,
his generosity and his taste for gam-
bling. Owing $4,000, unable to obtain
further advances from his booksellers
and seeing no way out of his embar-
easements, Goldsmith broke down In
spirits and health. He had to leave
those windows from which he used to
watch the rocks In the grove, which
once stood where now Is Elm court,
and, as he wrote. "oftcn amused my
self with observing their plan of
policy" Goldsmith returned thither,
nevertheless. to die. and though he was
carried to his last resting place through
rows OF weeping women the benches
of the Temple appear to have valued
him SO little that the very place of his
burial became forgotten. For that
neglect the tnblet came rs tardy but
welcome rDtiOD-I omlon TrIbuna
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
Nothing New Under the Sun.


remember the surprise with which
heard cornct solo first recorded and
then reproduced by II Scott graphic.
phone. the construction of which, II |
nm not mistaken. antedated tho brit,
of Edison. The record WINS made upon
sheet Of tin foil wrapped around II
brass cylinder which was actuated by
means OF weight, train Of wheels
and butterfly regulator. In this con.
nection-to show the antiquity Of the
germs OF another modern Invention
one day when looking through the files
OF the Journal DIES Savnns l came
across the account of machine whicl,
was presented to the Academy of Sci.
cnccs Of Paris somewhere around the
early years OF the eighteenth century
This machine was nothing else but n
typewriter: the description was very
summary, but I remember that II Ind
individual type bars, the keys Of which
were made of ivory. 1t was the worl;
OF NJ. Leroy OF Versailles, who was
styled Horlogeur du Roy. tho reigning
king being Louis XlV.-Alfred Sang
In Engineering Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
The sccrct of tho srap,c.

No thoughtful person who has ever
visited maple grove IN tho early
spring while SNOW banks are yet lin.
serlng in sheltered llollows and has
seen pnilful after pailrul of sweet sap
drawn from the augcr holes In the
shapcly trunks cnn have failed to won.
der what forces govern the flow Of the
sap. When the warm sun touches tho
trectops the dow increases. A rise of
few degrees In temperature often
eauses great increase of flow, IL the
Rise passes the zero point on tho cen.
tlgrade scale thnt Is. tile freezing point
OF water. But considerable change OF
temperature in which the fluctuations
do not cross the zero line causes no
marked change In the flow of sap. Dr.
x. NJ. Wlcgand. discussing these and
other related facts IN the American
Naturalist, reaches the conclusion that
neither expansion OF gus In the wood
nor expansion of water nor expansion
of wool itself Is the underlying cause
OF the pressure which produces tho
flow. but that this pressure arises from
the effects Of temperature In altering
the osmotlc permcablllty OF the plth
ray cells.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
Flexible stnn.

The stone looked like n piece of dark
gray granite. 1t was foot long and
several inches thick. Lifted. 1t bent
this way and that. like rubber. ut Is
itacolnmlte or flexible sandstone" saId
the owner. ut is found In California
Georgia and several other states. Be
eides bending, 1t will stretch. Look nj
1t closely and you will see thnt It is
formed Of number Of small pieces OF
stone Of various tints all doveta!led to
gether loosely. so rs to allow OF slight
movement. This movement is whai
causes the stone to bend. See how II
bends! Like rubber precisely, Ell? But
IL bend 1t too far 1T will break"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
HIn SnecinItie.

Captain Spencer OF the Church army
once asked a convict what he did for
a living when he left prison. well,
In spring does bit O. pea picking
and In summer does bit o. fruit
picking and In the autumn I does n
bit o 'op picking" "Yes." snid the
captain, land what do you do in the
winter! We'll, mister. 1 may as
well be honest with yer. In the winter
] does bit O. pocket plckInyw Cap.
tain Spencer next asked, "And what
happens then?" The convict replied
"Why. comes zero and does d bit O.
oakum plcking!'-London News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
A Poets Home1x Enee.

The poet Rogers was afflicted with n
notably unpleasant. cadaverous coun.
tenance, which, with all his intellectual
power, was Il modification to him. 10
hide his annoyance, he joked about his
ugliness necessarily and deceived hll
friends into supposing him Indifferent
to it. He once turned to Sydney
Smith, who, with Byron and Moore
was dining with him, and said:
"Chantrey wants to perpetuate this
miserable fnce of mine. Whit pose
would you suggest that should take?'
IF YOU really wish 10 spare the world
as much as possible" said the wit, 81
would, il ! were you, be taken Mt my
prayers, my face buried In my hands.
Rogers laughed with the other per
sons present, but lie shot Il malignant
glance at the jester and, 1t is said, new
er fully forgave him for the bonmot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
wfdowB.

Widows exist in NIL countries, thus
counterbalancing the matrimonial de.
cadence which might otherwise result
from tlmld men. Widows nre clnglng
by temperament and attach themselves
readily to any object that can't help
Itself. 1t Is generally considered I'm.
lucky to meet n widow OH a dark plag,
"a by the light of the moon. In mnny
countries to be kissed by widow
means endless trouble. Widows are
frequently accompanied by children,
whose number Is constantly liable to
Increase. They roam Mt large over
the principal sections. and no man Is
safe when they are near. All the per.
feet men now dend hive married Wild.
ows, thus forming continuous con.
trast to the miserable specimens who
still live. 1t Inns been said beware OF
Widows" but this Is unnecessary, for
40 man can really help himself-Llfe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
:
CALL LOANS MADE
WALL STREET DULL
Nobody Seemed Disposed 10 Buy
or Sell Stock on
The Exchange.
THE LIST LOOKED sTRoNG
=.
The Low Price Stocks Kept the Mar.
ket Steady and There Was Not a
Y Panicky Feeling Though It Was
Thought There Might ee-what the
Closing Prices Were.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. DeDc. 3.-The only
effect perceptible from the stiff pre-
Vailing rate for call loans today was
small volume of dealing III the mar
ket. There was no. apparent inclina-
tton to sell stock and the small buying
was therefore effective in advancing
prices. The market had an appear
ance of decided strength throughout
IN spite of dullness.
The notable prices were in the class
OF low priced stocks, both in the rail.
road and industrial lists. Price ad-
vances In these came in relays and
the constant rotation of the demand
Kept up the appearance of strength
IN the market though the larger por-
ton of the list was practically sus-
pended and motionless.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
Thnnkfulness.

am no friend to the people who re.
celye the bountles of Providence with
out Visible gratitude When the six.
pence falls into your hat you may
laugh. When the messenger Of an TN.
expected blessing takes you by the
hand and lifts you up and bids you wall
you may leap and rum and sing fol
JOY, even rs the lame man whom st
Peter healed skipped pious!y and re
toiced aloud as he passed through the
beautiful gate Of the temple. There 4.
no virtue in solemn indifference. Joy
is as mucl, duty rs benehcence is
Thankfulncss Is the other side Of mer
cy.-Henry Van Dyke.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
TraIna From Norfolk.

$50 q. m. Daily. Local fvr Suffolk,
Franklin, EmporiR. Clarkvillo, Dan.
Vile, OIforl, Durham and intsrms-
dlate stations. Close connections at
Danville with fast trough tyaiRs to
all points South and WeRt.
1880 p. m. Daily. Fast express traiA
for all points South and West, cer..
rying through Pullman sleeping car
to AslievIlle. ~, BE
Trains From Richmond.
700 q. m. Daily. Local for Charlotte.
Chase City. Clsrkv!lle and Buffalo
Lithia Springs.
1880 y. m. Daily. Limited BuifeS
Pullman to Atlanta and BirminE,
ham, New Orleans, Memphis, Chat
tnnooga and nil the South. Through
coach for Chase City, Oxford. Dur.
ham and Raleigh.
$500 p. m. Except Sunday. Keysvills
local.
1880 p. m. Daily. Limited. pullman
ready, $3.50 p. m, for all the South.
York River LIne.
1870 ,. m.-EXcept Sunday. No. IT,
Baltimore Limited.
2;l6 p. m-Except Sunday. No. 1e.-.
Local to West Point. $
4:46 q. m.-Except Sunday. No. a.
Local to West Point.
H. 3. SPENCER, G.. NJ, 8. II. HARD
WICK, up. T. NJ, w. H. TAYLOD, G. !
P. A., Washington. D. @.
sTANTON CURTIa, P. a.,
NorSoliY We
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
Merchants & Miners
Transportation co.
steamship Lines for Boston, PrevI.
dence and Baltimore

steamship Lines for Boston, PrevI.
dence and Baltimore.
Leave Newport News, via Norfolk,
for Boston every Tuesday, Wednes.
day, Friday and Sunday. Leaves for
providence every Monday, Tburaday
and Saturday, Steamers sail from
Norfolk Mt 900 D. IN.
44eave Newport News for baltimore
daily. except Tuesday and Wednesday,
at 8 p. m. connecting for Washington.
Philadelphia and New York
Fare to Baltimore, one way. $500;
round trip, $500. including stateroom
berth. Accommodations and cuisine
unequalled.
Freight and passengers taken for
all points North and South. Steamers
leave Baltimore. foot Of Long Dock,
daily. at 6 p. m.
Only line running n Sunday steamer
between Newport News and Balti.
more. For further information apply
to D. Il. MCNEIL, Agent,
Newport News, Va.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-12-04
A NAVAL REBukE.
Two AdmirnIs, n Captain aud a Fool
In Manila Day.

TWO hdmirnls, n Captain aud n Fool
In Manila Day.
When Dewey's fleet was at Manila
the late Admiral Chichester was then
captain. On one occasion Admiral
Dledrichs. the German. sent out the
Irene on an unrevealed errand and
without the customary notification to
the commander of the blockadlng fleet
Admiral Dewey had suffered, he
thought, sufficiently from that sort OF
thing, and so the admiral sent vessel
ncross the Trenc's bows and notified
her captain that she would not he per
United to depart without statement
as 81 her destination. 1t was not Adj
mirai niedrichs' mission to quarrel
with both the American md the Eng.
lIsh fleets on this critical occasion, SO
he sought to find out Captain Chicllcs.
ter's purpose In case Of collision. Go.
Ing OH board Chichester's ship, he m.
grily exclaimed, did you see what
Dewey did to my ship?'
YES" replied Chichester.
"What would you have done IL 1t had
been an English shlp?"
well" said Chichester, convenient.
ly assuming that the Irene's captain
hnd sailed without orders from Die.
drlchs. I'D have put my captain in ar.
rest, and then I'd have gone on boorcl
the Olympia and apologIzed to Admiral
Dewey for having such fool in com.
mand Of one Of my shlps."-Harper's
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