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The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
To Instruct Guardsnen.

Adjutant General Paul Little Tues day announced that several regular army men from Fort Logan H. Roots, expert rifemen, would assist in the in struction of members of the Arkansas National Guard who will engage in rife practice at Fort Smith next week
 General Little has suggested the iGea 10 Major Thompson, in com mand of the post, and it !" -ade9- stood that Major Thompson has acqui- esced and will send several of his best shots to Fort Smith.
 Several companies will engage in the rife practice there, beginning Monday
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Lobbyist Publicity Bill.

Washington-Representative Bar tholdt of Missouri Monday introduced lobbyist publicity bill, which re quires that every person retained or employed to promote or oppose the passage of executive approval of bills or resolutions by either house shall make written declaration Of his busi ness and file it with the attorney gen eral of the United States Other pro. visions of the bill purport to throw further hindrances in the way of lob bying.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
DR, TALKS OF FOOD
Pres. of Board of Health.

"What shall eat?" is the dai! IT qniry the physician is met with. ius not hesitate to say that in my luus ment a large percentage of disease : caused by poorly selected and impiVs erly prepared food. My personal eAls rience with the fully-cooked iOVs, known as Grape-Nuts. enables m' " speak freely of it's merits.
 From overwork, I suffered seseia, years with malnutrition, palpltalions the heart and loss of sleep. Last sur mer I was led to experiment peisa ally with the new food. which l us, in conjunction with good ricn 'o. r. milk. In a short time after l .v menced it's use, the disagreeaoie s. '.,on toms disappeared. my heart A. .s,e became steady and normal the .a,, tions of the stomach were pFop.S carried out and I again slept as sO' ly and as we'll as in my you'h' ,or.
 T look upon Grape-Nuts as . hu, feet food, and no one can gaihsa, ,o in that it has a most prominent p,a., ,,ss. a rational. scientific system oi ,.,Il Ing. Any one who uses this io Q! soon be convinced of the so''nane ann. the principle upon which It IS m n, factured and may thereby , hn1" .Tbs facts as to it's true worth" Read .s. s Road to Melville" in pkgs.
 a Reason" A new
 Ever read the above letter. Ibsy one sppears from time 70 time. .'r,aa gre genuine, true, and 'a"
 intarest
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Work at Fort Roots.

The officers school at Fort Logan H. Roots is now on in earnest. The officers are kept busy the entire day from the time they arise early in the morning until late al night A num- Der of the line officers of the Arkansas National Guard are attending the school which is being conducted by Major Thompson, in command of the post
 The officers are taking up the tao ties and giving the manual close study under the direction of Major Thomp- son. They are also being drilled along other lines. The school will last until May 31
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Mining Company Incorporates.

Articles of incorporation and agree ment have been filed with the secre- tary of state by the Sebastian Smoke less Coal Company, which will engage in the mining. manufacture and sale of smokeless coal at Hackett. The in- corpora;ors are: T. J. Gay, w. l.. NLnley, E. H. Johnson. P. F. Wither- spoon and B. F. Nunley. The com pany incorporates with a capital stock of $2o.6oo of which Sl2000 has been subscrihed.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
They Keep Cool.

Electric fans blowing on blocks of ice, Come and shiyer."
 Such was the announcement of the meeting of the Sunday Club at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday af. terroon at i o'clock, and those who went expecting relief from the heat of the day were not disappointed. for the natural temperature was pulled down to i5 degrees, and the men who at first took of their coats, put them on aagin in a hurry.
 About ten electric fans of the ordi- nary office variety were placed around the room and in front of each fan was pyramid of ice in a tub, and the artificial frigidity was waited 10 the audience by force of the electric pro- pellers. Something like TOO pounds of ice was used. and it is the intention To adopt a similar cooling scheme in the church proper.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

Y local applications. they cannot reach th. .,. eased portion of the ear. There Is oniy oae Esy ,o cure deafness and that fs by rennasss Deafness IS caused by an inaamed condition af .ss mucous lining of the Eustschian Tube When M, taoe IS inasmed you have rumbling sound or I'm, perfect nearing and when 1t Is entirely closed Dess ness Is the result and unless the inflammation can E, taken ont and this tube restored 10 its normal conS tlan, hearing Will be destroyed forever: nns cass, put oi len are caused by Gatarrh. which is no,hna Dat an in1amei condition Of the mucous sprfsess We will give One Hundred Dollars for any ca,e ot Deafness tcaused by catarrh5 that cannot bs cgrsd uy Hal 5 C4tarrA cure. send for circulars free
 F. J. CHENEY < O., Taieio. O Sold sy Druggists 7sc ''-S' Take Halls Family PiiIs for constipation
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Board Buys Sites for New Schools

Sites were bought Saturday by the Little Rock School Board for the new schools 10 be built this summer for occupancy by pupils during the next term. 4 block of sixteen lots. 5ound- d by Summit avenue. Battery, Twen. iyiourth and Twenty-fifth streets. vas acquired for s12.000. and another Of twelve los. bounded by Fifteenth. sixteenth. Bragg and AeAlmont streets, for s10.00o Buildings 10 cost S29.e00 will be erected on each of ihe sites without delay.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
H. C. eateman Dies From Paralysis.

Henry CanEon Bateman. one of Little Rocks most prominent citizens, died at o'clock Saturday night at his home, 100 Chester street Death was caused by paralysis Mr Bate man was stricken with paralysis Fri day morning. He became unconsc cious immediately afterward and never re- gained his senses. He was known to be in a very critical condition and there was practically no hope of his recovery after the stroke of paralysis. Hr had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Bateman had lived in Lit tie Rock since 1876.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Beard of Trade to ee. Partial Report.

Partial market report service will be given at the Board of Trade by all Of the exchanges that have been send ing reports. Chicago will send sales and spots at the opening and close of the market, offerings on July. August and October futures, as well as re- ports on wheat, corn and oats. Corn and oats for the July and September market will be had from Kansas City and St. Louis. The question of con- tinuous quotations is still in the hands of the committee. Partial reports on the cotton quotations will also be re cciYed
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Will Send Out Tax Books.

Printing Clerk Earle Hodges of the office of State Auditor Avery E Moore is preparing 10 expresses out next week personal tax and personal as sessment books 10 the county officers of all the counties of the state The first set of books has already been re- ceived from the printer and the per sonal assessment books will be re- ceiyed ir few days.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Waited for a Man.

First Cyelist-What's in the band. box. Bill, and where's the girl?
 Second Cyclist-That contains my puncture-mending device l get them mended quickly and well without lift. Ing a finger.
 First Cyclist-Tell us,
 Second Cyclist-That box contains lady's skirt and picture hat; when l puncture I've only to don them and wait,
 First Cyclist-By love, that's clever!
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Pension Apuropristion BlII.

Wash.ngtcn-The house late Mon day agreed to the conference report on the pension appropriation bill. and thus another of the large supply meas. ures was made ready for the presi. dents signature The bill carries ] total appropriation of $lC3, 3,0000 GOO.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Agree on Sundry Civil Bill.

Washington-The house and senate conference on the sundry civil appro- priation bill reported their final agree ment Saturday night. The conferee : agreed to strike from the bill the ap- propriation of s3.OoO GOO for building in this city fer the departments Of state, justice and commerce and labor.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Porto Rican Bill to President.

Washing5on-By unanimous consent the house Monday. on motion of Mir. Larrinaga. Porto Rican commissioner, agreed to the senate amendments to the bill fixing the status of the Porto Rico provisional regiment of infantry. The bill now goes 10 the president for signature.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Reouisition is5u ed.

Acting Governor K o. Pindall has issued requisition papers for Lem Phillips, who is wanted in Hampstead county 10 answer to the charge of assault with intent 10 kill He is said to be in Oklahoma, and the requisi- ton was issued to the governor of that state.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Fell Over Retaining Wall.

At the union station Thursday night Thomas Tampile, who lives in Louis jana, fell under the railing and over the retaining wall at the approach to the station. He was hurrying to catch train on the Valley route. when he lost his footing and plunged forward. He was seyeriy bruised and shaken by the fall
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
NEWS OF CONGRESS oOfN6S OF PEOPLES REpRESEN- TATtVES AT WASHINGTON. BILLS AND RES0i iUTl0NS PRESENTED Concise Report Of Measures Intro
 d9ced and What Act.cn Is
 Taken on Them.
Sff2,eca,ee0 Appropriated.

WashinstCE-By the house agreeing Monday 70 the conference report on the sundry civil bill, that measure. car rying s112,00O.0 900 appropriations. now needs only the presidents signature to become a law.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
John H. Jackson Pardoned.

A pardon was granted by Acting Governor X. O. Pindall to John Henry Jackson, who was convicted at the January term, 1908. of the Phillips county circuit court Of grand larceny in two cases, and sentenced 10 the penitentiary for one year on each case.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Anti-Extortion Bill Passed

"ashington-A bill to punish with me Of not more than $500 or impris. onment for not more than one year O.. both. any officer, agent, clerk or other empioye of the United States guilty of extortion under cover of his office was passed by the senate Saturday.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Child Labor Bill Ready.

Washington-By unanimous consent, the house Monday agreed to the sen ate amendments to the bill regulating child labor in the District Of Columbia. the effect of which action was to send the bill to the president for signature
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
May Sell Spokane Reservation.

Washington-A bill was passed by the house Monday authorizing secre- tary of the interior 10 sell and dispose of the surplus unallotted lands of the Spokane Indian reservation, Washing ton. and to place the timber land Of the reservation in a national forest.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Prohibit Opium In Hawaii.

Washington-A bill 10 prohibit the importation of opium into Hawaii. ex- cept by the government and for medi- cinal purposes only. under the penalty of sl.000 fine or one years imprison- ment was introduced in the house by NIT. Foster (NtD.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Dam Bill Over President,s Veto.

Nashington-Both the senate and house passed over the presidents veto the bill extending the time for the construction of a dam across Raincy river, Minn.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Favorable to Mininn Bureau.

Washington-seaator Dick, chair man of the senate committee on mines and mining, Monday reported favor ably the bill establishing a national bureau of mines. which has passed the house
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
House Employees Salaries Raised.

Nashington-The house voted s20.- 900 in favor Of 10S Of it's employees. rom the sergeant-at-arms down. the money amounting practically to an in crease in salary.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Grants Carleton Recuisi.ion.

Governor K o. PindaI Tuesday granted a reQuisition issued by Gov ernor Campbell or Texas for Elmer Carleton, who is wanted in Hamilton county. Texas. to answer the charge ot forgery. Carleton was arrested here recently by Detective Morgan and held pending the arrival or Texas autholitiec.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Carpenters to Erect Headquarters.

lndianapolis-The United Brother hood Of Carpenters and Joiners of America has completed its plans. bought its location and has begun the preliminary work for the erection of Its own international headquarters building in this city.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Fortificaticns Bill to President.

Washington-The conference repor, on the Notifications appropriation bin was agreed to by the house. The ef- feet of the action is to send the bill to the president.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
StC,cco Paid In.

The collector of Lafayette county Saturday paid into the treasury s10.- oGo. The money was collected from various sources and was distributed between different funds.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Sister of Mercy Killed

BrooklyR-Annie Bowes. known as Sister Rose, was killed in the Con. vent of Mercy, 273 Wnloughby ave hue, by falling through an elevator shaft b the cellar.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Omnibus Pension Report Adop.ed.

W Washington-The house agreed so the conference report on the omnibus pension claims bill, providing for peu- sions to several hundred persons.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
FACTS FOR SICK voMrn

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink' hams Vegetable Compound, mada from roots and herbs, has been ths standard remedy for female ills M and has positively cured thousands o} women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation. ulcera. tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities periodic pains, backache, that bear. ing-down feeling, fatulency. indiges. tion, dizziness, ,or nervous prostration Why don't you try is1
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

The fairest of all things fair oo earth is yirtue.-Shakespea
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

My husband has promised to aiios me to choose what l want TOT m' birthday"
 "Oh, then therell be no surpfi" this year"
 Wont there! I'll bet you there h only he'll get it instead of me-
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

More proof that Lydia F p,.
 hams Vegetable Compound ihk. woman from surgical operaf;aases saves
 Mrs. s. A. Williams, of Gapiina. Maine, writes:
 "I was great sufferer fro-, =, troubles, and Lydia E. PinlEba-n,-i male T table Compound restored me to hsege- in three months, after nv nbrs;a.ltn altn declared that an operation Ess ssfian aIn lutely necessary" 70 eoso-
 Mrs. Alvina sperling, of l54 Uev. bourne Ave, Chicago, IL, writes.s
 'I suffered from female tronhIs,
 tumor and much inflammation, Tn of the best doctors in Chicago decidsS that an operation was necessary to ss.a my life. Lydia E. Pinkham's Veretab,s Compound entirely cured me without an aparatiap ~HoUb
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

N. S Bradford of Haynes. Lee county, has presented the agricultural department with a peculiar relic folnd on Mr Bradford's farm in 9 mound
 The relic appears 10 be a solid rock med of various kinds of stones moulded together. Mir Bradford also presented the department with a sample of lead ore found on his farm.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29
Retail erocere WlII Mee. Here.

The Retail Crocers' and General Merchants Association Of Arkansas will hold it's annual convention in Little Rock June 9. 24 and 25
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

The University of Arkansas receiy- cd from the general revenue fund Tuesday Sle6e0 10 he used in pay. ment of salaries Of instructors at the university.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

The Missouri Eana and Live stock Compsn} Scotland which has been operating in Arkansas. has notified the secretary of state hat the com pany had w.EaFaRn from Arkan- sas.
The Forrest City times., 1908-05-29

A pardon roster Is being compiled in the office cf Governor K o. Piadall Every four CT aye months a roster is made up. which Is referred to by the governor when Le Is peduoned for a pardon. By elaaeilg at the roster ne can tell whether he has acted upon the case before him.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-02
fADS and FANC|ES
N BELT BUCKLES
This Years Styles Really Look
Like Buckles, Not Door
plates.

Eel, buckles are seen in ai styles.
but tfe pi resent taste seems To run to
designs that really look like buckles,
not doorplates or dinner i,iates. AS was
the lad some time ago.
The square. NJ and ubions shapes
are all popular. though the square ones
of medium size are ~secrniHgly the most
favored.
The newest are decorated .vith hand
engraving In intricate design. both gold
and silver showing the same decora-
tion. There are also machine engraved
ones. nor so expensive, but most at
tractive and looking not unlike the out
side OF the watches our fathers and
mothers priced S 70 much.
Much depends OF the figure of the
wearer in regard to the choice of a
buckle. A small round waist loses half
it's curve If hidden by the large bulky
array of gold or silver seen, on some
individuals, while the small dainty Or
nanaent is lost to sight and it's effect
iveness gone ii the figure. Ne. large and
massive. Let the lady of size wear the
buckle of majestic proportions. il it
be worn AT all. trusting tilat in admir-
atioa for the ornament the critic may
overlook the contour of the belt it fas-
tens.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-02
l-croot His Pants.

Boston Herald: A short memor and
bobtail looking glass have proved u
dangerous combination for John Sharp
Williams. the House democratic leader.
Some time ago. according to the story,
Mr.. Williams. who Is blessed at inter-
walls Of mental p-reOccupatI0n with alb
aeTt mindedneSs. was invited to attend
4 social function. After mature delib-
GRAFTON ne decided to attend. but when
the night aTrixcd remained peacefully
at home and did not remember his en-
Gagement until the next day. Then
senator Culbers0n invited him to dine.
Mr.. williams accepted but forgot to
20. Finally Senator Carmack In
vtted him TO q reception. and the demo.
cratic champion determined to attend
without TAIL. All the members of the
family were admonished to keep him
Informed as to the date. and on the
evening Of the event his son reminded
him. Mr.. Williams went to his room
20 dress. He stood before one Of those
Ahcrt mirr0rs.s over a little bureau. and
made his toilet with elaborate care. He
adjusted his tie and brushed his hair
End started dow stairs.
Then his youngest soi piped up: ooh.
daddy. you forgot to put on your
pants"
And 30 he had. He dressed as much
az himself as he could nee In the HON
tell looking glass n forgot about the
rest.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-02
FADs AND FANclEs
FOR COMING SEASON.

The poke bonnet has been launched
by n OF the smartest Paris houses.
but it is yet too early ta decide it's
fate.
year we shall see the soft Indian CASH
mere permanently restored to FEM
mir favor.
In spite Of the difficulty of manag
ing them under coats. 1t seems likely
that Japanese armholes viii continue
through the spring and summer.
Dainty striped silk p~arasois in black
exceedingly smart for street or car
rlage use this spring and summer.
Hat crowns seem to be increasing IN
size. Some of the most gigantic crowns
have narrow brims. while in other
hats both crowns and briuls are enor-
nous.
One OF the prettiest aprons is made
from a square of handkerchief linen. II
is particularly pretty to wear when
manipulating the festive chatting dish.
Smart new fabrics that are taking
IKE W1ldflre for spring toilets include
checked voiles with inch wide plain
velvet stripes. all in one tone. They
come in all desirable tones n III all
black.
One Of the latest whims is the shirt
waist OF linen. spattered with embroid-
cred dots and finished with a front
plat which is the color of the dot, a
colored edge to the cuff and the jabot,
and a colored belt.
The princess gown is a new phase
for weddings and receptions. is alb
solutely plain and is worn with mara
bout scarfs and muffs that match the
gown in color. Taupes gray blues.
palest shades of gray, and ecru in chif.
fon broadcloth and lady's cloth arc used
in them.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-02
WHEEL THAT SCREWS
ITSELF INTO THE AIR
Lifting Oevtcc tnyented by an
Indiana 'aan---May Be
Used fcr Balloons.

Anderson. tnd.. Special: BY . lisi-
Ing wheel he tns Invented ana tested.
il. II. E'crris. superintendent OF the 10
cat plant oI thc Section Misunderstanding
company. believes hc has worked out
q theory that ,may eventually suppia,t
balloons. salts end Other riggine to
ENABLE mcn Ia lc lifted nigh III the
air. kr. ,f,csStsts W,,cel, eau .e pro
oDeiied ty eny Vowcr. but the seatuys
OF II Is that whou it is paced in 81
horizontal position u Screws itself into
cir e,d force: tt"cli upward Set per-
pendtcu,as the wheel has Traction, 1.ow-
'er to smo.c torwatd or back ward. 1t is
designed particularly for Mitius sud IL
1t continue. u work as wet. rs II did
On q test s%vcontly. Mr. Ferris way at.
lach the Nhcd to an ~eirshti4 tor the
Difting device.
The first test Of the Ferr'a .oyeniio,l
was with g. wheel OF wool. wi,icE took
on such force ty ctr suciiou that IL
Nnaly Jew IL pieces and aae piece
broke p water pipe Of tre factory
sprinA,ins apparatus. 'Ihe wfcca OF the
first wi,ce, vas joy TO Mr. s'e-.is for
ee saw Ills theory work oH!-
With q wheel oI metal .nd on a
larger scate. Oh. remains IL question as
to O much Iiftfns l,ower MAJ lie de
velcpodc. Is soon g" wheels of steel or
GRASS can he constructed. furtnet ex-
perimcnts VIII he ,nahe. n lifting
wheel could We used. II is c..plaineti. for
ordinary lifts. but is intended primarily
TO operate in rtr or water. and 81 could
be used in lsiiiug boats So iAey might
aisim Oyer water witt, ie::s draft and
greater tpecd.
MI. .Fcr,i.'s invention is regarded "a
Important. Ia ~ years no has Invented
snost OF the snachinery uaca by the
Seton company ~ Ills local ana Chicago
factories for GapcV products. Mr.. For
els also has other Inventions.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-04-02
(1sk;ua C%:iothespina.

Boston Hera,d: CJothespi,s 10y THE
S%nilIion. ly the hundred i%niii'cus, are
lurned out IN Montpelier. VI. every
4 year.. md so great Ia the derland that
preparations orc being made for sttN
furthev increasing tho output.
Whey arc got the old fashioned
c%iothespins. g. split stick. bat the eff
fair made with q spring Of steel wire.
The concern lhat makes the largest
eumber lurss Out 100. 600 gross or more
every year.. END IN addition n.alses some
20 different sinds or clips Is. holding
papers snd photographs and bottles
and test tubes. as well na eo,se larger
ones for carriage makers use. but it's
principal business III h manufacture
OF pins 10 hoia the family wash on
the line.
Tn Old problem. what becomes OF
oil the pinS?" may bc supplemented by
this: What becomes of all the clothes
pins?"
This one concc,n turns out every
year more than one clothespin for
every man. woman and child In the
United StateH. other factories turn out
o considess.hie quantity. and the Maine
manufacturers put ntiHonai of the old
fashioned kind on the market, but still.
the factories orc frequently behind on
their orders.
The world Is heir market. livery
part of tho Omitted States knows the
United StetcE c~lothespin. as the orig.
lnai invention Is called. and the wash
erwomen OF rcru. Brazil. Australia.
France. Germany. Turkey and Russia
know them ju.t as we'll. Wherever the
cleansed family clothing is hung u
to dry tho Montpelier ciothcspins are
KNOWN.