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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-29
WANTED
HOUSES
TO RENT.

Every house on my
rent list has been taken.
and | Sell have an active
demand for good rent
able houses. List your
vacant houses with me
and you will get results
quickly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

delightfully."- entertane, Friday even
ing bv the Misses Boothe III their
home. on Chestnut Hill. Ihose present
were Misses Josie and Mary Boothc,
Virginia Sublett, Maud Harsrove, Nir-
ginia Jones, Hazel Jude Addie and Mary
Huffman, Messrs. ]. EarsroVc. Boothe,
Kepler Mitchell, Sale, Jude. Sublett
and Childress. The cluD will meet
next time at the home OF the president,
Mrs j. d. Mitchell, near the Mechanics
Vile Turnpike.
Auxiliary Sale.
The Branch r. allen Auxiliary, Home
for Incurables will hold sale of fancy
articles and cakes and candies in the
Bank of Commerce. on Broad Street,
beginning tomorrow.
Miss sallie Allen is president of this
auXiliary, which has been recently
formed and named In honor of her
brother Ladies who will assist are
Mrs John Murphy, Mrs. Titz. Mrs John
Trice, Mrs. j. j. Corley, Mrs. Thomas
Swain, Mrs. Peple. Mrs. Hiram Gates,
Mrs. H c. Lynn, Mrs. W. E. Moody,
Mrs. W. G. Long, and others.
Benefit Entertainment.
The ladies of the Church Hill AuXil-
larry Retreat for the Sick are to be
hostesses at an attractive entertain
ment on the evening of April I'd. from
$3.50 to 10 O'Clock. in Smithdeal Hail.
at Ninth and Broad Streets.
The affair will be known as IAN
Evening in Africa and most anus
ing program of American melodies and
other specialties Will be rendered
Not the least attractive feature will
be the costuming of the ladies of the
1,.,, a !,
aprons and bnndanna turbans.
In addition to the musical program
supper appropriate to the season and
nation represented will be served.
Rumrnage Sale.
A rummage sale for the benefit OF
the Retreat for the Sick is in progress
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
/. MECHANICsVILLE NEWS

Miss Josie I1eplar, of bowling Green Road
As visiting her sister. Miss Nornh Hooks
of Baltimore.
Master Alley Wlckors. who has boon Ill In
Bowling Green Road, has greatly improved
Miss BESSIE Marshall has returned to her
home after "a visit to her friend, Miss pattye
Christian OF Poplar Grove,
Mr.. Weston Taylor. OF Hanover county,
was tho guest tho past week of Mr.. and Mrs
benjamin Jenkins, Of Wood Street. ;.
Mrs. James Brown and little son, Emmett,
havo returned to their homo after spending
some time with Mrs. Willie steinbncls, Of
tho Creighton Road. (,
Mrs, Laura Lauterback has returned to
her home In Petersburg after spending sev-
eral weeks with her daughter. Mrs. II. Em-
nett Slaughter. of Chelsea lIiIl.
x MI, Robert Southwark has returned to his
home in Hanover county after a Visit to
relatives here.
Miss Annie Sale. of Third Avenue. Chest
nut Hill, has been visiting friends at Pop
lar Grove
Tho schools and churches that have been
closed here on account of the dreaded mall
aides. scarlet fever and dlpht herin. have been
opened again, as the cases have entirely re-
covered
Mrs. Julian Winters, who has been so sor-
ously III at hcr home on Bowling Green
Road for the past two weeks. Is improving.
Mr.. Burfnrd Childress has returned to hts
home In Rocky Mount, n, c., after a Very
pleasant visit to his parents, Of the Mes
chanicsylle Turnpike. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
10 Elect Officers.

/ Z 4 : i :
The Richmond Branch Of the Poca-
llontas Memorial Association will meet
this! morning at IL o'clock In the home
of Mrs. David 4. Williams for tne pur-
pose of clecting officers and receiving
new members.
The organization of the branch has
awakened mucl. interest in Richmond
among those who desire 10 have part in
$thc presentation of historical ideals as
exeinpliied in the Indian princess.
Those already enrolled rs members of
Mrs. David 7. Williams. Mrs. George
a. Lyon. Mrs. j. Enders Robinson, Mrs.
z Warner Moore, Mrs. W. A. Chambers,
Mrs NJ Allen Chambers, Miss Mary
Randolph Tfaw, Miss Alice Brook Thnw,
Mrs. Richard L. Thaw. Miss Nina Ran
dolph, Mrs. Joseph Bryan. Mrs. r. G.
Thornton. Mrs. Jennie Langhorne, Major
socl w Flood. the Hon. H. D. Flood
and Mrs Thomas Cary johnson.
Other ladies Of the city are invited
to join.
Cards Out.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Miss Arabella knight Har-
rison, daughter of Judge ana Mrs Thomas
Harrison, of Winchester. Va, to Mr..
Scabury Davis, OF Baltimore, Md.
The ceremony will be performed in
Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester,
Z wednesday afternoon. Aprii tvtn. ~
o'clock. reception in the brides home
will follow the ceremony.
Of Interest Here.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Budd. of Peters
burg. have issued cards for the mar
i riase Of their daughter Julla. 10 Mr..
Carl Davis, the ceremony TO take place
In Taob Street Presbyterian Church on.
"Wednesday afternoon, April sd at t
o'clock.
The wedding will be Of particular IN
terest here, where Miss Budd IS Il great
favoritc in society. A number OF Rlch-
mond people will attend the marriage.
Silver Tea.
49,. coott parrish assisted nv the
49, = ot no yvast I3nd Rand of Earnest
workers Society, will give pretty
silver tea in Mrs. Parrishs nome, NO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

at No. 1909 East Main Street, and
viii last throughout the week.
Ladies in charge are DESTROYS OF
raising funds for much needed re-
pairs to the hospital building.
To Deliver Lecture.
Rev DR. ]. Ernest Thacker, of tho
Second Presbyterian Church, Nor
folk. a.. will be in Richmond o-day.
Twentieth Century Woman" at the
First Presby terian Church under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society.
Dir. Thacker is 4 brilliant speaker,
and this is said to be the most de-
Elightful Of all his lectures.
At Woman's Club.
Mr.. II. NJ. Smith addressed large
and appreciativc audience at the
Woman's Club yesterday afternoon, his
subject being Samuel Adams and the
Beginning of the American Revolu-
ton
Mr.. Smiths treatment was SYM
pathetic and broad, and his exposition
of the causes that made the Revou-
ton inevitable was particularly
strong.
Guests Of the day were Mrs. Tower,
Miss Josephine Sullivan. Miss Louise
Williams Miss Jessie Evans and Miss
Claire Smith. Mrs. Larkin Glazebrook
poured tea, and Mrs. James Blair
served coffee at the usual reception.
The club will be closed for repairs
this week, except the reading -room,
which will be open to members as
usual. The reopenng on Easter Mon
day will be an event of much social
Importance.
To Give Concert.
One of the most interesting events
of the post-Lenten season will be the
concert to be given in the Woma1,'s
Club on the evening OF April 10th, the
hour to be announced later
The kindergarten Alumnae Associa-
ton is in charge, and the arrange
ments will be under the supervision
of Miss Adair Minor. president OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
Mr.. Martin Lectures.

{ K
Mr.. Melville A. Martin, of tho Wo-
mans College, has been delivering q
series OF lectures before the Sunday
school teachers of the Second Baptist
Church. The first one was given on
Wednesday evening last at Z o'clock
in the church parlor, when, MIR. Mar
tin spoke Of THE Ideal the Teacher
Should Try to Place In the Pupils
Mind"
Tomorrow evening at the same time
and place Mr.. Martin will tell the
teachers How to Attain that Ideal"
The lecturer ls very forclble in making
his points of argument, because Of
his practical experience and intimate
knowledge of a teachers work ana
problems His lectures have been
much appreciated
Mr.. Bradley Honored.
The Staunton Dispatch OF recent
date has the following, which will
prove Of interest to many Richmond
people:
"Mr. Marc Bradley, Of this city. who
is a junior at Princeton University,
but who at present is in the South
for short while for tho benefit of
his health, has received q commu-
nication from Mr.. Thomas Jackson 4
5Durell, managing editor Of tho Mas
sau Literary Magazine, published BY
students Of the university. announcing
that he has been elected to the 1908
editorial board, Ills colleagues are
II. J. Van Dyke Ill, L. NJ. Thompson,
Fl. T.. Joy ana Il. L. Butler, with @.
II. Werlans business manager, all
seniors. Mr.. Bradley was selected out
Of 200 JUNIORS
Mr.. Bradley was Tor several years
a student at Richmond College. and his
friends In that institution Will be
pleased to hear OF Ills success at
Princeton.
In Honor Of Mrs. Gordon.
Mrs. William s. Gordon,5of this city,
who Is visiting Mrs. A. RI Darlington
In Lynchburg. was tho guest of honor
last Tuesday at m elegant luncheon
given by Mrs. II. G. Mcdowell.
Beautiful decorations were In dafo-
dis and covers were laid for seven.
Those asked to meet Mrs. Gordon were;
Mrs. Henry Allen. Mrs, s. G. Stevens,
| Mrs. a. X. Darlington, Mrs. >. p, Jaw
and Mrs. William Minnegcrode,
Personal Mention.
Miss Abble GWathmey is the guest
| OF her sister, Mrs. Weston Bruner, IN
| Washington, D. G. She Will remain
until after Easter.
Miss Jane Kinnier. OF Lynchburs,l
| will spend Easter with Miss Josephine
Mcleod at Woman's College.
Mrs, John L.iesneld, formerly OF West
Main street, As now at No. 10 Sohlh
Lombardy Street
Mira; William II, Curry. who Is J, sln-
dcrgolng treatment at Virginia HOS
! pitAl. Is Improving,
Miss Isabel Harris, who has been
tho guest OF Professor and Mrs. w, a,
| Harris, on West Grace Street, returned
| yesterday to her home In Lynchburg.
/ b* ~
1 Mrs. John T.. 1Iubank, who has boon
/ spending the past several weeks lut
] NO, 2l5 East Franklin Street LETT
yesterday afternoon for Clarlo ties :,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

association. and Miss Yirgilia Pet
tit.
The best talent in the city has beef,
engaged and a number OF charming
society matrons will act as patronesscs.
The occasion promises to be most en-
joyable
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Mrs. George Putnam Watkins is tho
guest Of Mrs. Frank Eugene Stacy, on
West Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Miss Clelia Avery has returned from
a visit to the Misses Clarke, in New
port News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

lass Annie Hoge. who is student
at Mary Baldwin Seminary. in Staun-
ton, Is here to spend Easter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hoge,
at No. ZIG East Franklin Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
5SOCIlA Al and
PERSONAL
YESTERDAY.

YESTERDAY.
Mr.. II. NJ. Smith at Woman's Club.
7un,tnaue safe for Retreat for the
4 Sick at No, 1909 East Main Street,
TODAY.
Richmond Branch. Pocahontas Me-
mortal Association, In tile home OF hrs.
II .. +, Williams, No, 2i0 East Franklin
Street, at Il A. NJ.
silver tea at No. cas- West Franklin
Street, from to Z p. Nj, for West
End Band, Earnest Workers. Society.
Benefit tea from 8 TO II p. M. at
No. 8 West Grace Street for Broad
Street Methodist Church.
Lecture In First Presbyterian Church
by Or. Ernest j. Thacker, at $3.50 p. M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

turned to her home in Fredericksburg.
Miss Laura Raaiord has returned
to her home in Lynchburg, after visit
to Miss Enmie Wherry, in this city.
Miss Anne v. Bennett is the guest
Of her father, In Danvilc.
B Mr.. Harry Frazier Jr.. has returned
from visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A. T..
Miller in Stanton.
Mrs. II. w. Luck spent several days
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pollard. in Petersburg.
Mr. A. b. Cornell, OF Manteo. Va. is
in the city to be with his brother, who
Is Ill.
Mrs. W. G. Smith and little daugh-
ter. Lillian Wilson, have returned to
their home at Cape Charles, Va, after
"a lengthy visit to friends here,
Mrs Charles Gibson and Miss Peggio
Preston, Of Abingdon, Va, arc in tho
city.
Miss Mary Long is the guest OF Mrs.
Georgia G. Lee. in East Orange. Va
Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Branch
McAdams are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Mutt, in Portsmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Williams and
Master ohm w. Williams. Jr., have
returned to their home In PeArisburg
Va. after spenMng the winter in this
city.
lass Annie Hoge. who is student
at Mary Baldwin Seminary. in Staun-
ton, Is here to spend Easter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hoge,
at No. ZIG East Franklin Street.
$50
Miss Clelia Avery has returned from
a visit to the Misses Clarke, in New
port News.
Mrs. George Putnam watkins is tho
guest Of Mrs. Frank Eugene Stacy, on
West Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

at No. 1909 East Main Street, and
will last throughout the week
Ladies in charge are DESTROYS OF
raising funds for much needed re-
nnIrs to the hospital Nbuilding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

The wedding will be Of particular in
teres, here, where Miss Budd IS a great
favoritc in society. A number OF Rich
mond people Will attend the marriage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Williams and
Master ohm w. Williams. Jr., have
returned to their home In Pearisburg,
Va, after sspenu.ng the winter in this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
Special Suit Bargains for This Week.
Suits at $24.5O
That Are Easily Worth So. 80

snperby Tailored Suits of tafreta silk chiffon
checks and plaids, in all the new and correct sprng
shadngs Coats are deliberately trimmed and lined
with tafeta Skirts are made cluster, box and
sde-paitcd, eleven and thirteen cores
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
OF Interest Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Budd. of Peters
burg. have issued cards for the mar
3 rlage Of their daughter, Julia. TO Mr..
Carl Davis, the ceremony to take place
b In Taob Street Presbyterian Church on
"Wednesday afternoon, April Sd, at 6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Among the ladies who will assist are
Mrs. A. l.. Witherspoon, Mrs W. S.
Chalmers. Mrs. j. w. Young and Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
Women's Correct Ready to- Wear

We claim and justly too that VIC are showing the
Of Spring and Summer Ready-to-Wcar Apparel to be
press OF distinctive refinement in every OF these
Our Weldlrected efforts in meeting the requirements
are oW-pleasngly iow--consstent with real worth.
TT. We have an expert man-fitter, and guarante
entire satisfaction
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Mrs. r. w. Luck spent several days
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pollard, in Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
To Sail in April.

sa Dali III APlAl.
Friends of Mr.. r. f. Magill. who
has been i'll at Virginia Hospital, will
Z be glad to know that he was sutii-
GENTLY improved Sunday to be moved
TO his home, No. 1911 Hanover Ave-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Colonel and Mrs Thomas Branch
McAdams are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Mutt, in Portsmouth,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26

Mrs. W. G. Smith and little daugh-
ter. Lillian Wilson, have returned to
their home at Cape Charles, Va, after
q lengthy visit to friends here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
To Deliver Lecture.
At Woman's Club.

Mr.. Smiths treatment was sym
pathetic and broad and his exposition
of the causes that made the Revolu-
ton inevitable was particularly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-26
Mr., Bradley Honored..

date has the following, which will
prove of interest to many Richmond
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18
F. lAU6HINGH0USE
Fx-CIerk and Prp<ent Efficient Treas urer. Announces for Circuit
 Clerk.

Among d number uf other announce ment> to be found al the head of the editorial page of The Times. to which your attention is called fer infoFma- tIon zs to candidates for the various offices of St. FrAucts caunty. may be seen that Of NT. Feuner Laughing house. The present very efficient and painstaking treasurer 6f this county. as a candidate fsF circuit clerk.
 Nr Feuner Laughinghouse las held the office of treasurer for two terms. and believing in the democratic doc urine Of rotation, he last rear an no1nced that be would 10. bs ! can d!dzte for reelection 10 that office
 Being man Of the highest and un- spotted integrity he has been true to his word. and kept his faith with the people, though really under 10 other obligation to step down and out.
 NIT. Lzughinghouse aIled the office Of circuit and county clerk when the two were combined. during the term between 1ss2 and l.e5. and the people of this county are very generally fz- miliar with his record d. . public ser want n that capacity He is nat urally and by cultivation a thorough office man. he is genial and accommo- dating. sober and reliable. neat and efficient il his work. and by reason oi his long experience in public affairs, a most capable and deserving man.
 He comes before the voters of St. Francis county, asking their suffrage upon his merits and will appreciate 10 the fullest extent your support and any fayors that may be shown him.
 We commend him 10 you as an exem- plary citizen and worthy Of your most distinguished consideration. His rec ord is an open book without a blem l ish. Give his qualifications and am 1 oitions that careful. kindly and lib eral consideration which such qualih
 cations deserve. and he will be per fectly satisfied with the result -0
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18

The farce of playing upon Governor Little's condition for political graft still continues. First he is reported much better. and soon likely to De able to resume the reins Of govern ment-this to give the people hope and encourage them 10 wait. Then the next, his condition is about the same and DO change e-this as an ex- cuse for others holding down the gub- eraatoriai chair, and not calling an election to choose his successor. l. is now very generally believed. and we firmly believe that Governor Little $ condition is hopeless If he were to have one hour of his perfect self he would send a message 10 his people whom he loves and who have honored him, in which he would certainly de nounce the present regime and methods.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18
Obituary.

Ruby wanita Talkingtaa. dA4glltef Of Rey and Mrs. N P. T4.k9ngtoa. was born Sept. 23d lsea departed this life Oct. 12. ls57. al Haynes. Ark.
 She loved Jesus from babe and was dedicated to God in intaucg. >he was regular in attendanee a. >11day School and was a membar at tae Ee- worth League
 In August of this year | 9zs Ire pleasure oft the writer to see her make a public profession of faith i1 Christ and to be received into the 2leel.sils- Episcopal Church. South. Her con- version was as bright as the r9auazy. Her knowledge of the Blb.e au4 # Christ was wonderful for oue s5 young.
 She loved all the preachers and knew quite number by name >s.e was fayorite of them a.. She was 2 in her home: loving zad obediant 10 her parents: kind and
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18
 In NemOriam.

In memory of Ruby. the sweet lit- tie daughter of Rev and Mrs. ". P. Talkington. who passed gently away from this earth 10 join the eelestiz. gathering al the great white throne on Saturday evening. October r, 1e17, at their little home. the Methodist parsonage, al Haynes. Ark.
 This sad and very sudden death has cast 2 gloom over the entire commGni- v, where she was greatly loved. and the memory of her young and event ful life will ever he treasured.
 Death works in it's own mysterious ways. Sooner CT later il come into essry family on the globe and takes from us our dearest loved ones.
 To the bereayed parents I would say. look tothe Heavenly Father. who drives away all sorrow and tears, and say, which We have lost. our child has gained
 Weep not-thy little daughter dying. IL is the common lot
 That those We loved should come and
 go.
 And leave Us in this world Of woe. So murmur not. Her life was short and fair. unsullied by blot:
 No fangs, nor passionate grief, nor an ger raging hot: No ills shall ever harm her more She has gone unto the Silent Shore, Where pain is not. A FRIEND
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18

Hon. k. J Williams. candidate for prosecuting attorney, went 10 Ma rianna Wednesday 10 assist in the prosecution of desperate negro crim- inal. who is charged with the murder of white man in that county some time ago. Senator Williams was en- ployed by an outraged citiZenry to bring the guilty 10 justice IL may be somewhat unseemly to mix politics into an item lof news Of this character. but We hope We may be excused on the ground of pride in the success Of our ''fayorite son. when we mention that We see in this action on the part of Lee county citizens a very gratify- ing sign of our friend Williams $ pop ularity ln that county, and that they will give him their support almost to a'man at the polls,and we.ac know ledge il and appreciate it.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18

gentle to her little brothers and play mates.
 She scattered sunshine and glad ness wherever she went. She always impressed the writer as all ideai little Christian Ruby vii be missed. bat let this thought cheer us, that she is safe in the arms of Jes4sl "ho said: suffer little children 10 come unto Me and forbid them hot. for Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. She was il on.y feg days with appendieitis. Her body was placed ID the ceme- tery at Parag1a.d Arkansas. roawatt the resurrection morning. Brothers Griffin and PiFaiu coad acted Ihe L. Hef4. services.
 BONE L. MILFORD.
 Forrest City. ArS.. Oct. T.. le97.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-18
MORE LOCALS.


 MF. Jim Powers. aa eupIy8e - tEe Forrest CIty Ice X Power Comp aany was the .acay holder Of the card which indicated the figures nearest the time when tAe COCK stopped al E'us>e l.G Grah4m-A ders1n Conpany.s last Saturday afternoon. and received the I've daaaFs award. There as a big crowd ot anxious card holders present. and tEeIr eageruess 10 have the !ucEy nun Ger was quite amusing Tie same cares are god every weez.
 Cal and see We69s Hew liAe Of silk Skirts, all c0lors.
 Mr Paul B2rriugef weutto kearney. Arkansas. last sunday. IL reSp p0use to telegram from other relatives in- forming him that Mrs. Barringer had been stricken with congestion and was very H. The relatives and many friends of the family here. were glad indeed - get the leRs upon his ar rIya. that sie WaS much better aud out Of danger. A returned home yeS- terd2y morning. and Mrs. E. k con yalesclug.
 Long Kid and SIX G.5yeS. at c5.ors. at Weobs.
 Now that the ia season < coming oa. and there is likely 10 De some sickness iu The country. we aze right there with tLe goods Hat E8l heed Our stock - whisky l. Id t8 Hoae ln the state. and SHeH yoa are iH need CT the Tea article. come tazas We @l-i give yl He Lest goQGs in tAe state. Yours tr-IF. Na.ary \ F9gE
 Have yoa seen that biz assortment oi Teddy Bears d he5bs
 New sheds q immense proportion are bring erected . tGe compress and ' now begins to look ike business We hope this enterprise Will get into 1rSt cl4>~ shape tQ Eaualea large bGsi4 ness. and then get the business. \ hFst class compress here ought t0 bs. quite q big attraction tC buyers and shippers Cf cotton. hence r9 the pro daceF. - FeasoH If lively marAe--
 The gins are running day and night and are crowded even then beFond their capacity.
 NIT. Ben Bridgwater of the Forrest City Spoke Factory. showed a Times man yesterday 3 block of hickory. in one side of which was inoedded a perfect half of hickory nut. The nat had been split in two by the saw when the block was ripped out, The nut had evidently been buried four CT hYe inches deep in the tree. T. is quite . freak Of nature.
 MI J. F Dyal. Of Goodwin. xas , busy visitor in the city Tuesday.