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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
be rather trying. If ono sees much

of it.
1t seems almost q waste of time to
have SO much ceremony attend SO cas-
lily dissolved relation as marriage Is
In Cairo. A man. with or without any
Just cause. has only to say before wit
nesses. Woman, divorce thee!" and
repeat it three times, and he Is as free
as before he married her He has to
return to her her house plenishing and
she returns her dowry to him. This
dowry consists Of onethird of q mans
possessions. which he settles on her
when he marries her.
According to the Mohammedan faith
man may have four wives, that is.
all to onct. as they say in the west.
He may divorce and re-marry. still
keeping to his allowance of four. as
many times as he likes.
All these sights. and many more
may be seen during drive to see the
dancing, or. more properly, whirling
dervishes, who dance every Friday
afternoon. Friday is the Mohamme-
dan Sunday. and in the afternoon they
conduct this performance, which is n
religious ceremony. but palpably
worked up for the benefit OF the hun
dreds OF tourists who flock to see It,
The performance takes place on an
inclosed circular floor. with rugs about
the edge, upon which at the begin
ming the dervishes, to the number of
about l6. sit. wrapped in big black
cloaks and wearing tall felt hats. The
hai In han eli
of extra elegance. with the koran on a
cushion in front OF him. A solo on
wailing flute opened the performance.
piercing squeals and breathless trills
putting our nerves and teeth on edge.
until an unseen man in the balcony
cuts II short by beginning to intone in
a highpitched voice a long incantation
about young person by the name of
Mall; at least her name was all we
heard. After that the dervishes arose.
cast their cloaks on the ground and
stood revealed in white robes. with
exceedingly full skirts. from under
which their bare feet peeped out
Then they began solemn process
sion about the space, bowling to their
neighbors either way as they reached
the rug of the sheik. This WAS done
three times. the men walking and
bowing. not without grace and dignity.
Suddenly. as the third round was COM
pleted. the first man flung out his
arms and began to spin round and
round. his skirts standing away stiriy
from his limbs. One could not but
expect to see him suddenly duck. his
skirts blllowing up around him. as lit
tie girls do when they play the game
of making cheeses." Momentarily
he was Joined by others. until the ring
became filed with whirling figures.
each holding its arms and head in
some distinctive position. some going
about sedately in one spot. while
others piouretted airily in and out
among the other dancers.
One man had his arms held out in a
singularly appealing manner while his
head was cuddled down on his shoul.
der. giving him a ridiculously coy ex-
preston.
This Ia the last act. for after about
Is minutes Of this whirling the der
wishes cease. resume their cloaks and
the performance is over.
From there We were driven to see
the bowling deryishes, a different do
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Il wedding is quite likely to follow
next in the wonderful street process
sion. First clown or mountebank,
dancing, grimacing, rolling in the dirt,
going through all sorts of antics for
the amusement of the people. He is
followed by men playing on collec-
ton of shrieking and wailing musical
instruments. Then comes the bride.
sometimes in a closely shattered car
riage. draped with tinsel-trimmcd vel
vet, or. what is much more plctur-
esque, 3 curtained litter slung between
two camels. After her comes the fur
niture for her new home. for bride is
expected to provide everything, even
to the bridegroom's trousseau. This
plenishing is all piled on camels, who
go swaying along, sneering supercili-
ously as II deploring the foolishness of
these human customs. A camel's ex-
preston of conscious superiority must
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
The Funny Things One Sees
Smiling Round the World
By
MARSHALL P. WILDER

A first drive in Cairo is a joy-the
objects OF interest are so unceasing
and so replete with historical meaning.
The first thing to stir ones memory Is
the opera house, built IN six weeks, 80
there might be fitting home Of song
for the company of great French sing
ers brought over by the royal spend
thrift lsmail to assist in the gorgeous
celebration attending the opening Of
the Suez canal.
Here was given the first perform
ance of Verdi's opera Aida" written
expressly for the occasion. The per-
formance was further unique from the
fact that Mariotte Bey, the great
Egyptologist and discoverer of the
Rosetta stone. gave his attention to
the production. SO that every detail Of
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

scenery. costume and plot was histor-
icsIly correct. while the Egyptian
Museum was ransacked for properties
au1 jewels. 1t was probably the great
est stage production ever seen. or that
ever could be given. and was only pos
sible at time when Ismail spent
32l. 900. 900 on the celebration attend
ing the opening of the canal that was,
FIRST and last. his country's ruin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
A Matter Of Time.

II wa. the day of the ball game. and
Willie. the office-boy. approached the
head of the frm. and stammered: III
y.you p-p-plplease. sir
Come. hurry up" said his employ
er. III you have anything to say. say
IT Don't take half a day.
But that's Just what ! was going
to ask YOU II could take" said W.T.
lie.-Harper's Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
In Pinch. Use ALIENS eoor.eAss

A powder. II cures painful. smart.
ing. nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists. 25c. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package. FREE. Ad-
dress A. s. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
Looking Forward.

Don't you get tired of being re-
ferred to as the representative OF
medacity?"
Sure. do" answered Ananias. I'D
rather be something profitable. such
as malefactor of great wealth. -
Washington 5 ar.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
AGAIN..

Museum Attendant--We cannot tell
whether this mammal is one or several
million years old.
Old CONTAMINATION. l see. Fee
male of its species. eh?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Young man. don't express willing
ness to die for a girl during court
ship and then refuse to work for her
after marriage.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Brought Humble Flower Into Favor.
Lord Beaconsfield's love for the hum
BILE primrose has been perpetuated by
the foundation of the Primrose league.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Usually the man who believes Il
paying as he goes stays at home.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethnr softcns the gums reduces In
nAmmatlon Allsys pain cures wind cole. 2sc bottle
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
Unique.

II have something novel in the way
of a melodrama.'
State your case"
The blacksmith is a rascal, while
the banker is about as honest as the
day is longi"-Exchange.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
Tuesday an Excursion Day.

Colorado & Southern sells tickets on
Tuesdays free Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo 10 all state points
at very low rates for the round trip.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Do not put on style at the expense
OF your friends.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Should Cut Out the Outs.
A young man should not be out too
much at night, His outs are the cause
of his sins.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
For ANY Disease or Injury to

TOT FNTFJ OISedsc VI 1I'Ju'y 70
the eye. use PE1"rIT'S EYE SALNE, alb
-olutely harmless, acts quickly, DC. All
druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo, y. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges.
tion, dizziness, or nervous prostratlon
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

This woman says Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ can truly say that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots Of money for medicine
without help. 1 wrote you for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydi1
E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
it has restored me to perfect health.
been in my grave to-day. 1 wish every
suffering woman would try it."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

In the Monski. as well as other char
acteristically native streets on the
way to the bazaars. every phase OF life
may be seen. Open shops. scarcely six
feet across. with imperturbable propri-
etors smoking waterpipes. a constant
procession through the streets of
donkeys. carts loaded with yelled
women. camels treading stealthily. one
OF which was seen daintily nibbing at
the flowers on the Partisan bonnet OF
the lady in victoria Just ahead.
Flocks of geese and turkeys might
be seen driven along the street by
vendors. who guide them with a little
switch. keeping them under perfect
control
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Very laughable is the rivalry be-
tween the keepers of the bazaars and
bitter the dcnunciation that fills the
ear OF the foreigner as he stops to
make a purchase. The strange med
ley Of tongues and the stranger pro-
nunciation OF his own language makes
the buyer stare and then double up
with laughter.
IL he selects an article from the
stand OF the merchant on his right the
proprietor OF the stand on his left
will shrek In his ear: mo buy OF
heem, Heem vera bad man! Heem
tief, Heem fadder tief! Heem mudder
tief, His granfader tief. Heem gran
mudder tief, No buy of heem!" While
the imperturable proprietor on the
right will respond in a low cultural.
like a bass solo following a soprano
cadenza: "Heem big liar! Heem go
Jail, Heem got nothing Me got ebbery-
ting! Look you! Shmakkin kip tsmok
ing cap), packet sniff (pocket knife).
'ooble-booble (hubble-bubble, or water
pipe), preerabeed tprayer beads. or
rosary" Then. with shout Of tri-
umph: Shippers all. shippers
mooch. Beada shlippers! Silka ship
pers! Coda shippers! Me got all!
Heem big liar, Heem go jail!" and SO
on ad infinitum.
BY which my reader will perceive
that shopping in Cairo is not all Of
heaven. nor yet of the other place.
and that the amenities are much
subordinate to that love which is the
root of all evil
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18
Problem In Division.

Problem In Division.
Foreman-"How many ~ yes are
down thot hole?"
Laborers-"Three."
Foreman-"Ths half av yea come
up."-Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-06-18

Gold Comfort.
whats a man to do II he has NO
money!"
BE a philosopher"
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
New Castle Times.

The election is now over and the farmer is now contented to look after Beck.
 Every one was surprised to know that Sweet was elected but such being the case, all true democrats are now ready to say Hurrah for Sweet!
 We notice very grave error in the paper of last week, where they ac- corded MT. Dixon majority vote in Johnson township for constable, when MT. A. T. Hamilton was the nominee Such errors should be avoided, as they are misleading.
 MT. Hamilton is very grateful to his many friends for the interest mani fested in him and he wishes to extend thanks to them for same and he as- sures the writer that he will serve his constituents willingly and at any time at their command.
 Farming is at a very low ebb. Weather is very essential feature of early farming.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Why Worry About Skin Disease?

When the value of Bracy's Germ Destroyer has been established be- yond questin? Do not assert that you have no confidence in any skin medi- cine until you have used this great remedy. Bracy's Germ Destroyer has merit CT the demand for it would not increase so rapidly. Destroys the common old itch in a few applications. Valuable for eczema, ringworm, bar bers' itch, scalp sores, rough, bumpy and Scaly skin, etc. Destroys the dandrutf germ and stops the itching For skin troubles requiring milder remedies, use the Germ Destroyer Soap. Same composition of the oint- ment. For washing the hair and scalp it is especially beneficial. Better than any other soap to use in connec- tion with the Germ Destroyer Oint- ment. Price soc and sl per jar; trial size. 25c. Soap, 25c cake. For sale by J. T. Sanders, Ph. G.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Can't Do Without It.

We are in receipt of a personal let ter from our old friend, MT. Pleas A. McCullars, dated at East Prairie, Mo. He says, among other things; Landyoigt X Nadakin,
 Forrest City, Ark.
 Dear Sirs and Friends:-You will find enclosed check for The Times. l can't do without it. It is like get ting letter from home. l am in the feed business now, and doing a good business. Best regards to all.
 Yours, r. A. MCCULLARs.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Thanks From TelicO.
Colt, Ark. March 29.

Colt, Ark. March 29, 1908. Editor Times:
 Will you please permit me through the columns of your paper to express our appreciation of the manner in which the primary election was held at Colt. "John Barleycorn' was for one time routed from the field of battle. May it ever remain so is our desire. We thank the candidates, one and all, for the part they took in this matter. We appreciate the respect they showed for our wishes, and will never forget them. May the time speedily come when liquor and drunk enness will be entirely eradicated from politics.
 Hurrah for Telico and her sober citizens. C. T. MOORE
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
So Much Gratified.

MT. EClt0r:
 l am so much gratitied at the quiet way in which our election was con- ducted, that l can not help expressing my appreciation of the same. I have been voting in Johnson township for thirty-ive years and l never saw a more quiet primary election than the one we have just lad, and it was quiet in every township so far as have heard. l hope the people of this county will uniteon this one question, that we will tolerate no more drunken elections. We can put it down. It only requires determined effort on our part. l understand three candi- dates are now in the field for sheriff two years hence. l think we had better commence now. and warn all candidates to conduct sober canyasses, if they don't want to travel up that river where defeated candidates go. don't believe in boisterous campaigns Let me refer you to our quiet and modest Walker Seaborn He has set an example worthy to be followed by all candidates for office, the people should show their appreciation of the same at the late primary.
 Yours for sober elections.
 CITIZEN OF JOHNSON TOWNSHIP
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Proposed Amendment No.1 10.

tut hat section of Article l6 of the Consti- So S".loti @ oi the state of Arkansas be amended so as To read as follows:
 an lttle l6. section 1. Neither the State nor in {{li ittS, town, county, or other municipality nns sils Ntate shall ever loan its credit for any fnsp, pose whatever, nor shall any county city, hoaliI VI municipality ever issue any interest snSh evidences of indebtedness except vide f, sN1lqs . as may be autorized by law to pro nobtitoI itoI the construction and maintenance of and tb iShWays in counties cities and towns anee ''ts lt construction, purchase and mainten- tnrs i,t pupilc improvements of a general ma
 D. III tltles and towns
 deh,oA iued; That bonds or evidences of in- Ynora lless shall not be issued for all amount tio1,s nan h ten per cent of the assessed valua- tow - a all real and personal property in city,
 S1rP county proposing to issue same. interatt" "9ilos shall not bear greater rate of orda, ~ ~ lhan five per cent per annum and in and i,t1 ,o provide for the payment of such bonds miliate rest special tax not to exceed three tavatiol ol the dollar, in addition to the rate of said i S,oii now authorized, may be levied by
 H9htles, cities and towns
 haa,iati tilt >tate shall never issue any interest
 ThaS treasury warrants or scrip
 the SNe auoNe resolution was filed in the office Of
 FaoI ieSafy of state on May B 1907
 ahoXoI elector may vote for or against the 1"W1ve We amendment
 os IpiJhe>s my official signature this 94tb day o' February. leos. -'''''e '''i' -''i' 0'S Iseall o c. LUDWIG.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
NOBODY SPARED
Kidney Troubles Attack Men and Women, Old and
 Young Alike.

Kidney ills seize old and young
 Quickly come and little warning give.
 Children suffer in their early years
 Can't control the kidney secretions.
 Girls are languid, nervous, suffer pain.
 Women worry, can't do daily work.
 Robust men have lame and aching backs.
 old folks, weak, rheumatic, lame,
 Endure distressing urinary ills.
 The cure for man, woman or for child
 Is to cure the cause.-the kidneys.
 Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
 Cure all the varied forms of kidney suffering.
 Arkansas testimony guarantees every box.
 ". H. Hougland, steamboat engi- neer, in government service nine years, residing at 220 Cross street, Little Rock, Arkansas, says: "Doan's Kid ney Pills are without any exception the best kidney medicine | ever used My experience conclusively proves that they do all that is claimed for them. l suffered from backache for years and also had very annoying urinary weakness, particularly obSery- able at night. Learning about Doan s Kidney Pills, I used a box. The re- suits were entirely satisfactory. My kidneys now act properly, the secre- tions are normal and my back has ceased to pain me. Doan's Kidney Pills must get the credit for the change" /"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-a take no other.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
ANOTHER VICTIM.
Jim >tainback snaps Pistol Supposed to be Unloaded. at Will Davis
 Davis Dead.

The time will perhaps never come when everybody will learn that an @unloaded' pistol is dangerous.
 That the "unloaded" pistol is dan- gerous, has been proven hundreds of times by the death of human beings, yet every now and then another vic tim is added 10 the list of human tes- timonials
 Forrest City has furnished another example, and Will Davis is dead and Jim Stainback is suffering with re- morse and regret that he killed his friend
 Last Friday afternoon about , o'clock Will Davis and Jim Stainback. both colored. the latter bartender at the colored bar at Mallory & Fogg's saloon, engaged in a friendly argu- ment and were kidding" one anoth- CT. when the latter grabbed up pis- tol which he supposed was unloaded. and pointing it at his friend pulled the trigger
 Sometime ago another negro left a pistol in charge of Howard Herring. another colored bartender at this bar. Herring took the loads out of the gun, and on several occasions. if is said that some of the negroes would playfully snap the unloaded pistol in the faces of their comrades. The owner was to call for it Friday or Sat urday, and Herriug reloaded it. but did not think to mention it to anyone
 This was the pistol Stainback grab. bed, and when the report rang out, Davis threw his hand to his heart and said, am shot or killed, and walked to the back door, just few steps. and back again, and then sank to the floor and died in a few moments. shot through or just above the heart Stainback was mortified at the result of his unfortunate foolishness, and ran for doctor, and did all he could for the victim of his playfulness. But 1t was all over with him.
 Coroner Todd summoned a jury at once, an inquest was held, and after hearing the evidence of several wit nesses, they rendered a verdict of &C., cidental killing, and Stainback was ex- onerated.
 Above account of the unfortunate killing of Will Davis was set up for last weeks paper, and unavoidably left over Editor
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
The Heart and Kidneys.

One is as necessary to life as the other. Kidney troubles often lead to dropsy, diabetes Bright's disease and death. 1t is terrible monster. If your kidneys and bladder are diseased, you should at once use Dr. Nott's s Melon Seed Compound Kidney and Bladder Remedy. It is a standard remedy, which has cured thousands of cases, all over the southern states. There is none other just as good. Druggists sell 1t at soc and sl LOO per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
Notice te Builders.

Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until l2 o'clock noon of Saturday, the 18th day of April, for the erection of a two-story brick four room addition to the public school building in the town of Forrest City, Arkansas.
 Plans may be seen at the office of ]. 0, Rush, Forrest City, Arkansas. and at the office of ChaS l.. Thompson Architect, Little Rock, Arkansas
 Each proposal must be accompanied by certified check for two hundred and fifty dollars (s25O.00), drawn on a solvent bank, to the order of J. O. Rush, President, and conditioned upon the successful bidder entering into contract and furnishing approved bond in accordance with the laws gov erning public contracts, within ten days of the award of said contract
 Separate bids will be received upon the heating and the wiring. and bids for such portions must be accompanied by certified check of five per cent of the amount of said bids conditioned as above
 Bids shall be addressed to J. 0, Rush, President, Forrest City, Ark anSaS
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 Done by order of the board.
 J. O. RUSH. President.
The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
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The Forrest City times., 1908-04-10
CORRECT ELECTION RETURNS.
April 10, 1908.

Owing to the fact that we were un- able to secure the original copy of the primary election returns last week, there were quite numper of errors in the table which we and the Chron- icle published. We have secured the original this week, and very care- fully revised our table, and it is re- printed in this paper, and we believe 1t to be absolutely correct.
 Politicians and others who have oc-- casion to refer to election returns once in awhile will do well to cut this table out and paste it in their hat or other convenient place for reference.