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The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05

oiacerS were sent to Heth last night Co investigate the rumered violation oi the gaming laws. but found nothing flown '''''' Misses Mary and Nell and Master Malcolm Gofmah, Of Searcy. are de- llglltIui visitors in the city this week ana guests in the lovely home of Mrs. Emma Cummings and Hon. and Mrs. J. II. Tipton.
 Mrs. Hudson, of Osceola. formerly Mrs. Pauline Goddard. of this city. has been delightful guest of rela- ilfeS Tn town for several days, and her legion of friends are glad to see her again. She is looking just as beautiful and yivacious as of wore and spreads sunshine wherever she goes.
 Capt. Chas. Mcdaniel conveyed q party, consisting of his father, Mir. $. r. Mcdaniel, Messrs. Bud Evans and Albert Grobmyer, in his launch Bus ter. to picnic at the Big Eddy yes terday The boat behaved splendidly. ana the party report an excellent din her and good time generally.
 MT. O. ?. wolf is still a very sick man. On Wednesday his family were very uneasy about his condition, as he was not doing at all we'll He im- proved some later, and yesterday afternoon seemed much better. The Times sincerely hopes he will con- ttnue to improve and that he may soon be fully restored Go his usual good health.
 The writer is under obligations to MT. W. Hix Mallory, the cigar man, Ter many fayors and numerous courte- Sies Last week, while confined to our bed, eur thoughtful friend sent us box of his splendid Eselco l0c cigars in the inYincible shape. which we have since enjoyed, and many. many times given thanks that we have such friends Mallory is prince and the Eselco k magnificent cigar Words cannot express our appreciation.
 Mrs. Esther Gray, sister of Messrs. ]. l.. and F. T. Scott, arrived from Marlin, Texas Tuesday, and will spend the summer here with her brothers and other relatives and friends. This is her first visit since eleven years ago, and she is delight fully surprised with the improvement in Forrest City. Many old friends are glad to see her again. She is enjoy ing good health, and is glad to be al home once more.
 Every farmer should have Deering Moving Machine and Rake, and save all his forage, We have just received carload of these machines. and will sell them at very small margin of profit. Will be glad to show them to you whether you buy or not, and ex- tend you cordial invitation to call and examine them. There is no bet ter machine made. They are war ranted to be exactly as represented, and will soon save their cost. F'uS- sell-Graham-Alderson Company.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
Sold and Recommended by
 ]. T. SANDERS.

Alley, Pearl Davis, Mesdames L. s. Marshall II. R. Clark, T. C. Merwin, NJ. lsaacs, $. C. Neel, ]. NJ. Prewett, R. L. Pettus. T. W. Barrow, NJ. F. Hatcher, J. D. Baugh, A. F. Mat thews, ]. l. Jones. D. c. Webb, W. T. Sanders, A. l.. Grady, W. P. Evans, NJ. ". Seaborn, ], T. Rowland, H. A. Knight, NJ. L. Bowers, l. ". Mallory, Alma Fields, r. C. Neely, !. W. Alderson, J. S. Shields, C. E. Tar yer, k. W. Benson, r. Barringer, F. T. Scott, D. o. Bridgforth, F. Atkins, 0. Ehlinger, W. H. Alley, Geo. F. Davis, G. E. Pettus, N. F. Ingram, c. R. Mathis, W. German, $. A. Rolfe and M II. Diekerson.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
The "Buster" Takes the Water.

Capt. Charley Nc cDaniel on Wednes- day afternoon launched his handsome gasoline launch, Buster" in the St. Francis river at Madison The boat took the water beautifully and be- haved splendidly on her trial trip The launching was under the direction Of Mr Price McDaniel and was wit messed by number of our citizens, who were taken for ride on the trial trip.
 The launch k built from set of plans made by the Pioneer Boat Co.,, and was the work of Mr Charley Me Daniel and Mr Price McDaniel who arranged the inside work and finish ing, and under whose careful and in- genious direction the whole work was accomplished
 The boat is a handsome ls-ft launch of the topedo boat model, and is de- signed with an eye for speed She is equipped with three-horse power en- zine, and is capable of eight miles an hour or better, up stream. She draws about IS inches, and can comfortably seat eight or ten passengers She was built completely in the yard of Mr. McDaniel's shop, and during her con- stFuction has been an object of inter- est to large numbers of people.
 Mir. Mcdaniel and Charley are just 1 ly proud of their work. and are the re- cipients of numerous congratulations on their trim and speedy little craft.
 Heres good luck to the 'Buster,n and her popular and genial owners, and may thel title craft, like it's name sake. always be q thing of beauty and a joy forever
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
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If your blood is impure, thin, dis eased, hot or full of humors; if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itch ing, risings and bumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheuma- tism, or any blood or skin disease take Botanic Blood Balm B. B. B. Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop, and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express, sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga. B. B. E. is especially advised for chronic, deep seated cases, as it cures after all else fails.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05

Dr. David Q. Bridgeforth, of Mem- phis. spent couple of days with his family and minging with friends in town this week, returning to his work in the Bluff City last evening Doc. is doing very nicely in his practice, and we hope he will continue to climb the ladder of success.
 MT and Mrs. w $. Hemenway, of Wheatley, with their neice, Miss Lin nie Beachamp, of Forrest City, left for Memphis Monday, where they took in several places of interest until Tues day evening. They then secured tic kets over the Frisco, via Springfield, Mo. for Henrietta, |. T., where they will remain several days visiting friends, while MT. IIemenway looks after his property at that place. They will leave there for Holdenyille. We noka and Sulphur Springs, l. T. They will remain at the latter place several days to enjoy the scenery and healthy water. From there they will visit Mrs Hemenway brother, Mr. NJ. w. Izard and family, at Mena, Ark, re- turning home about August lst.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05

Governor Pindall pardoned Gordon Casteel last Wednesday. Gordon was tried and convicted of killing Hall Sanders on Christmas, 1891 and re- ceived a sentence of ten years. Tue boys had always been friendly toward each other, and many believed the killing to have been an accident.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
md correct and ordered paid.

l. Mafshalts distributing bllls.+.. .s...+ l D
 Total. #......,...-#.......... S562 1T The mayor reported fines assessed for June Sl25.00; cases tried and dis charged, 20.
 The marshal reported fines assessed for June, Sl25.0o less ithree cases worked on street, $500. Amount due the city, s119.00.
 RECORDERS REPORT. To the Common Council:
 beg leave to submit the following as my report for the month of June, 1907:
 Amount scrip outstanding
 May 3l, 1907. s6,217 26 Amount scrip issued since
 May 3l, l907............. 100 1T
 s6.7O7 3 Less amount scrip cancelled
 July ,, l90s 90sa............. 4,s07 07 Amount scrip outstanding
 July ,, l901..,#... ..=..... $l 600 66 No licenses were issued during the month
 Respectfully submitted.
 A. D. BOYLE, Recorder The mayor stated that all parties who had been delinquent in con- stracting sidewalks, had, or were, complying with the ordinance, except the Iron Mountain railroad and the ]. w Beck property, and several bids were in offering to do the work as per ordinance.
 Alderman Sanders, seconded by Alderman Grobmyer, moved to accept the proposition of C. C.. Weier to con- struct the work on the Beck property, north side of Garland, between Wash ington and Rosser streets at II cents per square foot. Carried
 On motion of Alderman Mcdaniel, seconded by Alderman Grobmyer l49 feet on north side of Hin, west of the Iron Mountain depot, property of the Iron Mountain road, was awarded to (. C. Weier at He per square foot. Sidewalk opposite, 13 feet on south side of Hill street, west of passing track, property of the Iron Mountain railroad, was awarded to c. G. Weier, at b cents per square foot; also % feet on Cross street, east of railroad, was awarded to same party at II cents per square foot.
 The ordinance covering these con tracts reads as follows
 Sec. 4. If the owner of any prop erty shall fail to comply with such resolutions as the Council may adopt. concerning sidewalks to be con structed-pOtice as hereinafter pro- yided having been given-then, and ln every such case the City of For rest City shall contract with some suitable person for the construction Of such sidewalks on the best terms that can be made, and shall pay for Inc same, and in the amount so paid together with six per cent penalty thereto added, shall constitute a charge against the owner of the abut- Ing property, and shall be lien upon such property from the date of the commencement of such work. and such charge and lien shall be assign able.
 On motion of Alderman Mcdaniel. seconded by Alderman Grobmyer, the city marshal was instructed and or oered to open up all alleys which have not been closed during a period of seven years.
 No further business, the Council adjourned.
 Affantion ;s oollol e.. .l =, :.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05
City Council.

The regular semi monthly session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor German in the City Hall, Tues day night with the following mem- bers present: Aldermen Sanders, Grobmyer, Lanier, Nc Daniel, and Con rad, and Recorder Boyle.
 On account of the indisposition of Neasurer McCrary, his report was presented before the minutes were read, and d committee checked over his account, found it correct and des- troyed scrip to the amount of S4, s07.O7
 The following bills were audited, fouud correct and ordered paid.
The Forrest City times., 1907-07-05

Attention is called to the card of Leslie & Alexander in another column. 1hey are tirst-class in everything work, material, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
ASKED TO EXPLAIN.
Gov, eNettenham's Version Of Unfor-
tunate Incident Is Asked For.

london. Jan. 21.-Aftcr conferences to-
day between officials Of the foreign office
and of the colonial office, the latter Cd
hiod to Gov. Swcttcnham of jamaica
asking him for his version of the situa-
ton which Led to the withdrawal of Rear
Admiral Davis warships from Kingston
on Saturday.
Nothing bearing on the incident had
hecn received from the governor IN to
noon ard his reply to the specific request
is anXio"sly awaited No PERSONS were
more surprised at the action Of Gov
crnor 5wettenham than the foreign ON
Gals. who learned the first particulars
through the press.
1T is uneXplairable." said an official Of
the fGrci-n office to The AssOcia ted
Press. Il am sure no one can regret it
more than we do Sycttenham has ~
WAYS been considered to he an cyceien.
governor. but it is hard II See how hn
cen Justify his letter to Admiral Davis
The most charitable view to take is thai
hC is oVrrwrOrGht by the great nervous
strain resulting from the disaster Sir
Edward Grey was particularly aprro"ia-
tive of tn" kindly consideration of the
American navy. Nowhere did We hear
any criticism of the landing of armed
m"n, which seemed quito natural under
the circumstances. we shall mako every
effort 10 have the affair cleared up with
ont delay ana we hone that the Amcr-
cans Will withhold their judgment until
th.s can be DONE
Officials If the colonial office expressed
themselves TO The Associated Press on
substantially the same lines as those Of
tn" fnr'i ign office. One of the highest
0ffic:al; Of the colonial office said:
Thus far W" are only able to judge
from the press reports but these appear
to show that Gov. Swcttcrhlm INDUCED
in uraccnuutabIe sarcasm"
1t is learned that the incident between
Gov. Swcttonham and Admiral Davis j.
not the cn,y one which has arisen ut
Kingston. and it now develops that the
activities Of Sir Alfred Jones in rcliev-
ing the situItirn At the Jamaican capital
fav" gwen tho governor the ilaa that
Sii: AIRED sought to take the whole mat
ter in hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
SWETTENHAM INCIDENT.
Continued from Page One.)

withdrawal of the American warships
from Kingston, the Pail Mall Gazette
this afternoon says that the language
employed by Governor Swettenham
would be difficult to justify in almost
any circumstances. At the same time
the paper says it thinks lit is possible
that a praisewOrthy desire to do his
utmost in the cause of humanity push
q Admiral Davis beyond the nc
cessities of the case and led him to en-
croach too far on the sphere of British
authority"
The Pail Mall Gazette assumes that
both the governor and the admiral
We're animated by the best of motives,
expresses the opinion that the abnnr-
nal conditions preclude their conduct
being judged by ordinary standards"
ana adds:
"Englishmen, certainly, do not wish
the misunderstanding 70 be magEi-
fled in any sense by pique, and the
American public ought 70 be broad
minded enough To regard it with tn"
same charitable disposition"
The Westminster Gazette says; there
can be Thing but regret at the fa"t
chat any difficulty has arisen between
Admiral Davis ana Governor Swcttcn-
hIm. and, while awaiting j fuller ~
rl2nation, the paper adds:
IN thr meantime, the United Stat =
can b" assured that We IN this country
deeply appreciate the generous. sympa-
thotic way in which its CITIZENS vnlur-
tccr2i assistance to tho british colony"
The GiGb" admits rlthcr grudgins!y
the indebt clncss Of Great Britain t.
America. for tho prompt humanity"
which sent Admiral Davis and his ships
70 Kingston and then proceeds to en-
Ercly symrathize with the feelings" Of
.-' @'N'tt 'ahan. who. it says. was
''crmpclled To endure the humiliation
of seeing foreigners maintain order in
4 city for which he was responsible,
Whilr cheese pairing government de
priVrd him of the force necessary to
make his authority felt"
The Globe objects to the universal
condemnation Of the governor. and OK
nrcssly rcpudiatcs any inGratitude t.
the United States or diStruet of the
motives Of the American government,
but excuse 5 Gov. Swettcnham, on the
ground that it must have been an IN
tolerahla humiliation to see the Bri-
fish flag stayed up on the bayonets of
american marines"
There has been resentment at the
governors determination 10 rchahili-
tate Kingston without American aid"
cables the Standards correspondent 1T
Kingston. under Saturdays date. The
telegram proceeds:
The American warships sailed yes
-"rday evening. The officials IN
dCubtcdly were chagrincd at the
governors refusal t. accept their SCR
vices. although Admiral Davis declares
there was no friction. He says he
Was pTrnarcd to land every available
man. clear the ruins and destroy the
dangerous buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
A TOTAL WRECK.
Schooner Maud MalIooh Goes Gown OF
ctter Creek POINT.

Bar Harbor Ne, Jan. @1.-The crew Of
the two-mastcd schooner Maud Malioch
Of Calais. arrived here today ana report
ed the total destruction OF their schooner
On Otter Creek point ana their miracu-
lous escaDr t. shore during a wild south
east snow storm Saturday night. They
suffered sever Is from exposure but were
rot injured.
Tho crew consisted Of cant. Charles
Forward Of Foston. Alfred Smith of New
York and Michael Moran of Wisconsin.
The schooner WAS owned by benjamin
Randall of Boston and was bound from
Calais to Boston with lumber. sailing
Jan. 10. Capt. Forward lost his bearings
while making his way into Frenchman's
bay in the binding snow and the gal,
carried him onto the lodges of Otter
Creek point. between BAR IIarhor and
Seal Harbor. The schooner struck with
great force and at once began to 50 to
pieces Before morning the work of de-
struction was well advanced.
The crew h Il n frightful experience in
the turbulent seas. the point being eX-
posed to all the fury of the ocean They
remained by the schooner about six
hours after SlTlklIE. WlitH WIS al
o'clock. and then finding there was no
other way, and that they were likely u
he washed overheard at any minute, each
secured himself to n timber and began
an effort to reach shore.
More by good fortune than their own
endeavors. they soon were cast upon the
shore more dead than alive.
They sough, shelter in the woods close
nv and passed the remainder of the night
there with scant shelter The weather
being mild their sufferings were not IN
tensifed by the cold they would have
been most any other night.
At daybreak they made their way to the
Otter Creek settlement. where they wers
given warm clothing and a chance to
sleop all day ard last night. They were
feeling quite recnvere! today.
The Maud Malicch wac rs tons b1'r7"n.
81 feet lorg, and was built at Pe,,y, ne,
n 1se&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
John Gaffney Shot by a
Watchman at Providence.
Taken to Hospital, Where Death
Results in Few Hours,
Waterman Is krraigned anG Held in
$500 Bonds.

P.f.vlt.. $50. e. Z. l., Jan. 21.-John Calf
p-y ~ paUtucKct and Attleboro died
4 tbn mode Island hospital Sunday
...r;.lng as j result Of bullet wounds
laT:.. i ~ John F. Daley, night
=, man at the storehouses of the
f.r.v4.irnce Telephone Co. Daley, who
-Iut Gofney early Sunday morning.
IS arraigncd before Judge Lee ct z
special session Of the sixth district
court on the charge of assault with a
dangerous weapon. He pleaded not
guilty and was ordered to furnish bail
in the sum Of $500 for appearance for
a hearing on Tuesday.
TIE only information that could be
gained from Gaffney about the shooting
was to the effect that he had been in Il
saloon on Eddy street some time Satur-
day night and that he remembered
nothing else until he was shot.
Waterman Days story is that he
saw man prowling about the place
about Il o'clock and that about two
hours later he saw figure moving
about in the yard in . my FERROUS man
1er. He called to the man to stop. At
ne same time he thought that ne saw
other rnen in the shadow Of the build
ing and he advanced cautiously with
drawn revolver. When he came near
the figure he says that it leapcd for him
and ne emptied the chambers Of his lit
tie 22-ca!ibre revolver upon him. the
man fell in n heap with a grOan and
Daicy telephoned to the Central police
station and to the Rhode Island hos
yital for an ambulance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
A TALE OF DISASTER.
Continued from Page One)

nearly an hour the four men struggled
against the elements before they sue
ceeded in rowing their boat under the lee
of the tug. The Sandy Point and West
ern lifesaving crews had discovered the
disabled barge and, unaware that the
men on board had been rescued, Capt.
Lee of the Western crew launched n life
boat. They had gone scarcely half 4
dozen yards when a huge wave caught
the boat and hurled it back on the beach
The tug remained on the scene until
the barge went down at 1 o'clock this
afternoon and then steamed for this port
Mrs. Lockhardt will remain with
friends in this city until she and her
children have recovered from the effects
Of their terrible experience while tn"
seamen will return to Baltimore. Each
of the 70 persons. and especially those
who were on board the Ashe. were loud
i'll their praises of Capt. Moon Of the
Iuccancer.
The barge Annie N. Ashe was owned
by the Western Maryland Coal CO. and
was loaded with $50 tons OF coal con-
signed to the Eastern CCal co. of this
city. The Montana and BuccaEcer are
owned by the American Towing and
Tightening Go. Of Baltimore Th+ Mon
tana had III board 127G0 tons Of coal. aIs1
consigned to the Eastern C0al 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

both officials ard private citizens at
the action OF Gov. Swcttenham in de-
handing the withdrawal by Admiral
Davis % the relief forces is spreading
and intcnsifying. The governors re-
Spouse to Admiral Davis Is bitterly de-
nounced and it is generally declared
that tha only possible reDaration is for
the government to apologize and recall
GOV. Swcttcnham. Jamaicans say that
tn INDIGNATION, which doubtless is felt
in the United States and England is
fully shared by the residents Of the is
land. They contrast the apathy Of the
home government, which has not ten
dcred any relief, and the loyal gener-
osity Of the United States, which in
stantly rushed warships. surgeons,
me Iicincs ana food to the stricken
city The deepest regret ara mOrtif-
cation IS expressed lest the action of
Gov. S~rttGgham may disturb the af-
fectiona tc '-t.nt. between America
ana GREAT Eri,ail. MAJOR TAFT, upon
the departure Df Admiral Davis, voic-
cd the .cutil":lts of citizens il a let
ter to the admiral. il which 10 said:
"Whatcver has been the cause 70
induce You 10 decide To withdraw, we
~ not approve EGT take part We
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

after O'Clock this evening the colo
NAL office received dispatch from GOV.
Swctte nham ag,<ilE tn" EritiSh govern
mont to convey 10 the government Of
the United states the ,ilanks Of Jamai-
ca for the American assistance render
ed by Admiral Davis.
The telegram contained no mention Of
the incident Involving the departure OF
the American WarSntrs, regarding
which the British government is still
awaiting direct information.
Replying to a telegram from the Brit
ish charge daffairs at Washington re-
porting that TIE state department had
inquired whether Great Eritain desired
or was willing II cCccpt further assist
a7cc in money or other forms of aid
fur til, Kingston: earthquake sufferers.
IL" for. IN one" today replied as fol-
iu,.e:
TITO offer of I'll" American govern
men; tn Iiv, further aid is gratefully
appreciated BY His Majesty's govern
.ncnt. The govtlncr of Jamaica has
not get reported his requirements fully
hut now that the first few days are
nve!. il appears likely that there will
Be no Justification for further calls on
The -cntlDsity Of the United States.
In the meantime his Majcsty's govern
meE; has been requested by Sir Alex
ander -S;Wettcnham to convey 10 TIL"
government of the United States cor
dial thanks for the prompt and power
ful assistance which the United States
navy under Rear Admiral Davis rem
dercd to the inhabitants Of Kingston
in their suffering"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

The harvesting of ice was Temporarily
suspended yesterday while the ileids
We're grooved again. The rain SUNDAY
filled the grooves with water winch
froze solid Sunday night. Talbot mar,
vested no ice at all yesterday, while TUE.
ming was resumed at many of the houses
at noon. Talbot will probably resuf''
housing this morning. The stacks aerOss
the road from the Randolph houses aip
being put in preparation for filling. Inc,
will be filed from the second crop
filled AZ all, for the entire field vas '''
to fill the main houses.