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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-16
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

The annual meeting of Christ church parish will be held this even ing at 7:45.
 William G. French, who has been spending the winter in Florida, Is expected home this week.
 The storm yesterday did not have any effect on church-goers, as there was large attendance in all the churches.
 Miss Gwillym, sister of Mrs Judd Harper, has mild attack of scarlet fever.
 Master Griffith, student at Taft's school, was operated on Friday by Drs Anderson and May for appendi- citis. The operation was successful. The Center school opened this morning, but without the services of the principal, as he has decided not to resume his duties for another week, owing to the Hines of his son with scarlet fever.
 Myron Jones, an old resident, is seriously i'll at his home in the north- ern part of the town.
 It is reported that work on the trolley line between Watertown and Oakville will start this week.
 Mrs M. A. Merriman of New York is stopping at her summer residence here for a few days
 Work on the town roads com meneed this morning. Frederick Lynn has charge of one road ma chine and Albert Skilton the other.
 Mir and Mrs E. T. Cruttenden have returned from a brief visit with rela- tives in Woodville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-16
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

The bans of marriage were publish- ed yesterday between John c. Healey and Miss Ethel Bourne.
 Edward Flaherty, telegraph opera tor at the railway station, has been transferred to Beacon Falls. His successor here is T. D. Bennett.
 At Columbus hall this evening St Francis T. A. B. society drum corps will give a dance. A street parade composed of several visiting drum corps will precede the dance.
 Jeremiah Murphy died Saturday night at 10 o'clock. The funeral was held at the home of sister-in-law, Mrs John Murphy of 125 School street this morning at 9:3O o'clock and at St Francis church at 9:45 o'clock. Inter- ment was in St Francis cemetery.
 The Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe company's mill, No ?, resumed opera tions this morning after shut down of more than ten weeks. Several large orders have been received and for a time at least this shop and the Phoe- nix shop will run six days a week.
 Mrs Agnes Astrump, aged 2S years, wife of Joseph Astrump, died at her home, 429 High street, Saturday at 6 o'clock. The funeral was held this morning at the home at 8:30 o'clock and at St Francis church at 9 o'clock. Interment was in St James, cemetery
 Martin Schiuenson of 143 Ward street, met with a painful accident on Friday while working with a con- struction gang of the Postal Telegraph company near Cheshire. He was struck by a falling telegraph pole. He was attended by physician and was brought home. No bones were broken and it thought he will recover.
 A delegation from the Methodist Episcopal church met their new pas tor, the Rev B. c. Ball, Mrs Ball and their two children Saturday afternoon and accompanied them to the parson- age. MT Ball occupied the pulpit in. the Methodist church for the first time yesterday. On April 26, MT and Mrs Ball will be rendered reception at the church. The reception com mittee consists of Miss Mamie Gee and W. H. O'Mera. The entertain ment committee consists of Mrs Hat tie Deutsch. S. A. Thompson. Mrs George l.. Hinman, Mrs H. J. Forbes, Mrs Huff and Miss Bell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-16
Thicxn.s. of Human Skin.

The skin of the men and women of some nations is much thicker than that Ss oisers, particularly In hot countries. The Is.tral African negro has a skin .oout half as thick again ss that of q EzrOpezn- That of a negro is thiekest over the head and back-evidently to form a protection against the sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-16
Queen Maris's Wreath.

About 1,100 vresths and crosses were sent to the bier of King Chris tizn- It is generally thought that the most bsautiful wreath was one sent from Gnunden bT the kings old and intimate friend Queen Marie of Han over It consisted of lovely orchids tied with broad yellow and white silk ribbonA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-16
Fonsh.u Did It

A young man of Gloucester. Eng land. received such a shock on hearing of his fathers death that he lost the power of speech Recently he vent to q football game h his excite1e1t he tried to cheer sni s1ccsedsd ia doing 90 H. can speak zs e1sztiy e svs< nov.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

range for officers and artillerymen, special
and an assortment of now-yOu-see- -em-nOw-
you-don't figures for charging infantry TO shoot
at Firing is suspended during the afternoon
bathing hour at the beach and when sailing
vessels pass the range. Sails of vessels couple
of miles out at sea have been pierced by the
far carrying bullets 1t is a perquisite Of the
scorers to pick up and put in the messpot
the small birds frequently killed they fly
across the range. There has been no approach
this season TO the fatal accident of last year,
when marker stepped upon a butt and was
instantly shot dead.
General Bird w. Spencer. inspector OF rifle
practice, said it was too early TO have much idea
Of regimental results, but all the men seemed to
be doing well. Some 22S rounds may be fired
by single man in all classes, and about half
million rounds actually used by the entire
expert are the three grades, and every man who
shoulders a gun expects to get some kind of
medal. While the shooters shoot dignifed
colored man carrying pail passes down the line
with this announcement:
-efreshing! Imbibe cold lemonade an
hit the bulls-eye. R-e-e-freshing!''
The youthful scorers in sleeveless undershirts.
bumped over their green desks in the open, had
such maroon tanned skins that one visitor mis-
took them for Indians He was the more puzzled
because they answered questions In swift and
accurate language. The explanation was that
they were college students who get a pleasant
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

the weather. Little by little a.
brought grains OF sand and son g. va
in all these little nitches ana 49, a'i
small aerial garden Is fourishi1, - l,r
rim Grass and flowers are gro,V'.. o'.-..-,.
several varieties. and can readrv 'l,s /.
guished with field glasses But n. g
markable thing about this Ioftv -, 90 ,
cherry tree IL Is probable that - - 3 q
responsible for it. dropping a es-- 20,
there while eating the fruit On ~ - - G,
chimney. The stone lodged in o,o - G q
filed inches. where it sprouted n
however. how the roots of the tr.s ~
room 70 spread so as to allow II n @
height Of ten feet Soe 3
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29

vacation and earn money at the same time Oy
this work The state pays them 81 JO a day
and provides the tents cots and blankets for
their own little encampment They are under
charge of Major Price. have officers privileges
and go to the Governors ball. Sixty students
are employed for the eight weeks of target prac-
tice and interstate rifle meets. Some act as
scorers and others manipulate the targets behind
the butts Twenty come from Princeton along
with Professor William Libbey. who becomes
lieutenant colonel and range officer at the camp.
and the rest hail from Columbia. Lafayette
Rutgers the City College OF New York and other
institutions Some of the classical scholars con
their Had while lying in the butts ana Others
grind at law. medicine and civil engineering
When work and study displease. they break into
the regular camp and mix up with whatever
happens 20 be doing.
About the only work for the hospital corps so
far has been to hand out liniment and COURT
plaster 70 the men bruised and cut IN sklrmish
drills A few bayOnet and sword wounds nave
been received by skirmishers CHANGING to stum-
ble A hospital detachment always has
stretcher ready at the rifle range and another az
the bathing beach, with Testoratives for the
semi-drowned. Although there are no patients.
the hospitals Of the I'd and Sd regiments feel an
acute rivalry in the completeness of their equip
ments Both have the triple medical and sur
gical chests of the regular army, with their gilt
/ tering new knives, saws, fOrceps, dental appa-
ratus rolls Of bandages endless drugs and sealed
bottles of rare old brandy. These things are
sometimes shown in detail to elect visitors. But
the 1st Regiment has an advantage in possess
ing a glass operating table. Whenever the
subOrdinates of Surgeon Major Neafe, Of the
Cd. chance to meet the assistants Of Surgeon
Major Alters Of the 1st there is a veiled but
CLASSY threat in their eyes. They are bound to
have a glass operating table of their own that
will beat the other in every dimension.
The army Young Mems Christian Association
from Fort Hancock under charge Of Secretaries
j. N. Brown and w. d. McRae, has a popular
tent, with newspapers. games. writing material
and stamps piano and keg Of ice water. One
regiment sent out 1850 cards and letters in
single day through the Young Mems Christian
Association pOstoffice, and while the secretaries
figured that the quantity good sign Of
home Devotion they did not know what TO think
about the large proportion of instructions and
no directions at all.
Last week the 5th Regiment Colonel Edwin
w. TIine, gave evidence of the superior prOwesS
acquired in the recent memorable battle Of the
Hackensack on Memorial Day. This week the
4th Regiment, Of Jersey City, Colonel Joseph HI.
Brensinger, and the signal corps will be en-
camped The LIST Regiment and list Troop. in
stead of encamping at Sea Girt this year.
taking part in the regular army manGuvres now
in progress around Gretna, Penn. The rifle
meets when champion marksmen from the
militia of thirty forty states compete for
trophies, will begin some time after the middle
OF next month.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-29
CHERRY TREE ON TAIL CHIMNEY.

Indian Orchard. Mass. July 2S-One of the
freaks Of nature in this town is cherry tree
growing on top OF an SO-fOOt chimney. II
is a thriving tree. standing ten feet above the
cap Of the chimney. and it has grown rapidly
despite fierce winds which have bent IL almost
double on its lofty perch. Every spring 1t bios
SONS. and later comes the fruit. TO the delight
OF the bird colonies Of the neighbOrhOOd- They
have come to regard it as their especial tree,
growing for their benefit alone, and certainly
no human being wants the cherries badly
enough to scale the chimney for them
The chimney is a little weather beaten at
the top. the cap stones broken away and many
Of the bricks knocked out by the Favages OF
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas: 1t is the will of oni Heavenly Father that our beloved sister. Adelaide Bard Nichols shoule join the throng of ranSomed ones ir lhe lodge above. and.
 Whereas: We. the Forrest Cit, Lodge K. X L. of IL. have for wears had such pleasant compansun>hif with her and.
 Whereas: Her official services in times past in our lodge were of such value. and her department as | faith. ful memherot this lodge. so commend. able. be ii therefore
 Resolved: That in the death of Sis ter Nichols our lodge has lost true. consistent member. and we mourn her loss.
 Resolved. That we tender to tbe bereayed family our heartfelt condo. lenee, and point them t0the Healer of all sorrows in this their time of trial. Resolved: That q copy of these reso- latlons be sent to the family of our de- parted sister. one entered upon the records of the lodge, and that il shall be published ill the local papers. and tho Chronicle, our official organ.
 ANNIE F.. PEARSON.
 Il T. FONDREN.
 MRs MAGGIE DfL4No.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
X FlOurishing Order.

The Odd Fellow lodge at this place Is gaining in membership at remark able rate, having received eighteen applications for membership within the past month: the meetings every Monday night al their hall are being largely attended and much good is being accomplished, the membership of the lodge exceeds one hundred and they confidently expect to reach the two hundred mark within the pres ent year.
 One of the main features of the order is looking after the sick and distressed members and the sick and dist tressed members of the family of member, furnishing nurses and pecu- niary aid when necessary; it's frater- nal and benevolent features are closely cherished, their salutary in- fiuences permeating it's entire mem- bership.
 Forrest City is proud of Geo. r. Taylor Lodge No. l96 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and we delight fin it's present rapid growth. f
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Card of Thanks.

The Simocks-Stevens Company de- sire Us 10 extend their sincere thanks , for, and an expression of their very high appreciation of the many words Of sympathy, offers of assistance and heroic work of the flremen, who did what they could to lessen their loss and alleviate their distressed condi- tion.
 Knowing these gentlemen as inti- mately as We do, and having know. ledge of their great hearts, this k be- yond our powers. suffice fl to say that they will not soon forget any of these various and sundry fayors. and will always hold in highest es. teem those friends who have shown such kindly interest in their well fare. It is the realization of such sympathy and friendship which takes much of the sting out of their loss
 On behalf of this company We ex- tend their sincere thanks 10 each and every one who has in any way aided them.
 They also wish 10 extend to Taylor, Knight < O., and Messrs. Kempster, of Little Rock and Pope, of Memphis, their sincere appreciation of the promptness in adjusting their losses. and recommending that the policies be paid in full The adjusters gave the company no trouble whatever. and complimented them very highly upon the condition of their books The matter was handled in business like and very satisfactory manner and our friends appreciate il and thank them sincerely.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Meeting of Executive Committee (. \ at Little Rock on o2d.

The executive committee of the Afkahsas Division of the Southern Cotton Association is called to meet al Little Rock on Monday, the 22d. inst for the purpose of formulating plaH>. ways and means for the better organization of the state, for financ- ing He Association, deciding the re. duetion of acreage and other matters.
 The committee consists of Dr. L. l.. Lpye. of Dardanelle: ". I. White, Rasse.lrllle: Jno. W. Aven and O. B. foliWagc Forrest City.
 President Burnett. of @hickalah and Niee President Judge J 4. Gib- son. ol Hope: are by virtue of their offices. eX-ofllcio members of the con- lailtee. Every one who feels an inter eSt in the success of the ASSociat ion k invited to attend.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas; The Supreme Worshipful Master, in His all wise providence has Been proper 10 remove our tyler from lhis subordinate lodge to the celestial body above, and,
 N hereas; Our brother served us faithfully during his long and useful He. Therefore be il
 Resolved; That in the death of hfother Geo. W. Pearson, this lodge has lost worthy brother, the city Q faithful officer and friend, and his family q wise counsellor and pro- tector.
 Resolved further. That the usual badge of mourning be worn for thirty aaFS: that page in our minutes be Set aside for this memorial, and that copy be furnished his family lSigned]
 JOHN l.. BROWN,
 F. LAUGHINaHoUsE.
 F.. P TAYLOR.
 Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
An Ordinance.

An ordinance 10 amend section one n Of an ordinance 10 fix Inc fire lImIts and regulate the buildings thereon, approved May {. 1900.
 Re II ordained by the Common Council oi the city ot Forrest City. Arkansas
 section l. That hereafter Sceton One II of an ordinance 10 fix the fire iimiis and regulate the buildings thereon, and approved May lth. le0d be and The same Is hereby amended SO as 10 read as follows.
 Seeuon 1. That blocks I5. lG. 2t. % the south half of block nine a and the south half ot block ten l0l, and all that portion ot ihe right of way of the Choctaw. Oklahoma X Gulf Railroad lylng hetweed llaTd street on the east and Rnsser street on the west. be and tbe same are hereby declared to be within the fire limits of the city of Forrest City, Pro vided thai where any person has commenced an erection or building within the limits herein specified the city of Forrest City shall pay to such person inc full value ot ali labor expended in such erection or builcing and also the value ol ali material on hand to be used in such erection or h uilding.
 section ,. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances III c0utilct herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. and this ordinance take effect from and after it's pDssaec.
 Read September t3 l0t
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
A Prosperous Year.

!. The board of directors of the Bank or Forrest City met Tuesday night of last week. and after declaring a div idend of ten per cent on it's capital stock of s40,000. set aside ssooo as T surplus fund, leaving balance of so83.@ undivided profits.
 II will be remembered that this eahk was originally capitalized al s5o'eeo' and after calling for one ilait The amount subscribed and doing business for two years it declared its stock all paid. That is to say the prohtS for the two years eQualled ll0 per cent. This was a feat in tipan. ciering which has attracted the at. tention and comment of capitalists and business men throughout the country, and was nothing short of phenomenal. The capital stock was then Increased 10 s40,OOo and the above Is the result for one year. This excellent showing is due principally 10 the foresight and ability of Mir. Eugene Williams, the handsome and accommodating cashier. and To Mr. Geo. $. Pettus, the able and dignified president, though they have been greatly assisted by Vice President taugh and the entire board of di. rectors, which is composed of the fol. lowing other prominent and splendid business men: \. B. Nelson. F.. A. Roife, Ellis Hurley. Geo. P. Walker. Otto Rollwage. ]. F. Franklin. Robt l.. Pettus.
 The Times extends sincere congrat- ulations 10 this splendid institution upon The success of their methods
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Dangers of Cold and How to
 Avoid Ihana

More fatalities have their origin in or result from cold than from any other cause. This fact alone should make people more careful as there is no danger whatever from cold when 1t Is properly treated in the beginning For many years Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been recognized as the most prompt and efYectual medicine in use for this disease. IL acts on na. ture's plan, loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system tC a healthy condition. Sold hv ]. T Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
A M odern Miracle

Truly miraculous seemed the re. eoYery of Mrs. Molie Holt of this place, writes I c. l.. Hooper, Wood. lord, Tennessee. she was so vast ed by coughing up pas from her lungs. Doctors declared her end so near that her family had watched bv her bed. side fortY-eight hours: when al my urgent request Dr. Kings New Dis. covefF was given her. with the aston. ishlng result that improvement be. gan. and continued until she finally completely recovered. and is healthy woman today. Guaranteed cure fof coughs and colds. .J0c and II al all druggists. Trial bottles free.
 New Books, Games. Medallions and Christmas goods al the Newsstand. Don't fail to see our stock.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Now Orleans Convention.

,t. F. stone. St. Francis county \
 1,oate to the Interstate Convention
 ,be southern Cotton Association ,ab,rh WI, in session al New Orleans
 ,he llth. l2th and l3th. inst. re- .arned home on Monday night. The
 5a.,or was highly pleased with his
 .rd ha, many good things 10 say
 anlimentary 10 the meeting and hopeful 10 the success Of the As socialioA. ,o. The attendance appfoximated 2oOO ,.1ooates from all cotton growing
 tates composed of merchants. bank farmers. planters. spinners and confessional men.
 The meeting was held in Odd Eel. ,5rs Hall. and President Harvey Jor- lsn nfesided over the body, with Sec aatarv Cheatham as secretary. Many aainenr speakers addressed the As .aeiation upon the checkered career ,hronob which bale of cotton has to work ont its destiny from the seed n fhe final transformation of the pIoduct into cloth, which is the chief fabric for clothing for the peo- nIe ol the world.
 This body of men met for the pnr- nosp of discussing the best methods of nlarinr American cotton in the sphere where 1t properly belongs, among other staple commodities of the world; n revice over the great blessings which they have enjoyed. and 10 en- nhgsize their determination to con- tmue the present reign of prosperity through the future. There were many things of vital importance to the fu- tprn welfare of the south which con- mauded the attention of the conven. lion. the most important Of which were. coming in closer relation with ,pinners. providing means for holding cotton through the aid of the banks, warehouses. or asking aid from con. aress 10 open up new avenues of trade for rhis staple, etc.
 They also provided for a 10 cent tax per bale on cotton. and for dollar for membership fee 10 the Association, a portion of which fund is 10 defray the running expenses of the Association and 10 build warehouses.
 II was resolved by the convention that general state organizer be put in the field. who in turn will be SUD- ported by local organizers. They re- solved to hold the balance of the pres. ent crop for l. cents. and instructed The delegates 10 use their influence in getting cotton raisers 10 observe the same rates of reduction in acreage as in l4oj. and raise home commodities.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Halfthe World Wonders

how the other half lives. Those who Hse Bucklen's Arnica Salve never won- ter Il it will cure cuts, wounds. burns, >"fes and all skin eruptions; they know il will. Mrs. Grant Shy, ll30 F. keynolds, Springfield, Illinois, says: II regard il one of the absolute neceSsi. les ol housekeeping" Guaranteed by aIl drnppists. 2 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
M anhooo pals.

win restore lost vitality and lost man. hood Tn both old and young persons and win produce strong healthy sex ual power. Who wouldn't be a man: Every woman loves strong healthy, manly man. And then you will be SC happy when you are a man all over That's what you will be if you will use our Manhood Pills. Sent by mai on receipt Of the price, 50 cents; s3.5C per dozen, 10 the trade. Warranted tC do the work or money refunded. Fitz. patrick Drug Company All Cherry Street, Helena, Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Dissolution Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the co partner ship heretofore existing between W |. Dillon and B F sanders, doing business un. der the firm name and style of Dillon sand. CTS At Horton. Arkansas. is this day dissolved oy mutual consent, F. f. sanders retiring. W. J. Dillon Co.. Will assume all liabilities. and are authorized to collect ali debts due the old firm
 N ]. DILLON.
 E. r SANDERS. Horton Arkansas January l. l9oa.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
Beats the Music Cure

To keep the body in tune." writes Mrs. Mary Brown, % Lafayette Place. Paughkeepsie, New York. II take Df Kings New Life Pills. They are Ihe most reliable and pleasant laxa. live l have found" Best for the stomach liver and bowels. Guaran- Iced by all druggists. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
How to Prevent s,,,ous A,,acts.

:, 'UVtHt bfIfUU6 attuCRB.
 3lle Who is subject to bilious at. @ ,Hehs Will notice that for a day CT iilote before the attack he is not hun. stt at meal times and feels dull after SSateiilg A dose of Chamberlain's Ieoluaeh and Liver Tablets when ee s,,ese se hfst symptoms appear will ward Ih [ ,T Sfe attack. They are for sale by
The Forrest City times., 1906-01-19
A uUARATEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized 10 refund money If PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure in 6 10 II days. 56c.