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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28
new REMEDY FOR
RACE PROBLEM

and foreign missions little auention
will be devoted to missionary work In
the sense of converting nom Catholics.
Inc primary aim Of those in control
Of the congress is TO protect the iaith
of those who already profess allegi-
ance TO the church.
II is estimated that over 0,0OO, 900
men and women who came to the
United States protesting the Carnolic
religion, have fallen away from it
through being scattered in communi-
ties where they were not in touch
with the faith for many years. Even
In the cities this has been true, where
foreigners have fallen away through
finding no priest who could hear their
confessions in their own language or
where their large numbers prevented
the priests ministering to them ade-
Quately.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28

A carload of cattle was sold on the
local market this week by the Coop
er Bros. They brought a good price
and were sale that was representa-.
tive Of the best endeavors of the race.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28
C0L0RED SOLDIERS
GOOD NE|GHBORS

or creed.
alton of Independence and the con-
stitution of the United States. upon
which our government is built, aool-
ished the questions of races or creeds.
The man or party who endeavors to
inject religion or the color line into
politics is an enemy of the Republic.
Second-H am elected to congress
shall use my best endeavors to have
what is commonly known as the
Brownsville case" reopened, in or
der that the injustice done those
troops, may be repaired as much as
possible.
The arbitrary action of the presi-
dent in this case cannot be excused
from any angle, at which it is viewed.
If such action had been taken by the
Car of Russia or the Sultan of Tur.
key, it would not have caused so
much surprise, but at the same time
would have met the universal con-
demnation of the civilized world.
The action of the secretary of war,
who is now the Republican candidate
for president, in holding up the
Brownsville" orders of the president
for thirty-six hours, leads one TO be-
lieve that he did not approve of them,
while at the same time, he did not
have the backbone to protest or re-
fuse to carry out such iniquitous pro-
ceedings. 2H
In closing permit me to say that l
have lived adjacent to Fort Logan for
twentyone years. In all this time /
never saw more orderly regiment
than the Twenty-fifth infantry, Ne
gro regiment that was stationed
there for some little time.
Trusting that your organization will
achiovo tho ,urpococ for u,h;,h 4,
was called into existence, and wishing
you success, am.
A. W. RUCKER.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28
Elgin (Ill.) Press.

The Negro question will be one OF
the many problems that will be dis
cussed at the Catholic Missionary
Congress, which will open in Chicago
aext Sunday. There is a strong move
ment In the church for greater atten.
ton to missionary work among the
Negroes, not in the foreign lands, but
In tho United States. particularly in
the South. II is claimed by many
who have worked In the field that In
the conversion Of the Negroes to
Catholicism lies in the solution OF the
race problem.
Reduced Race Friction.
As a tender TO prove that their re-
ligion dimiaishes, point TO Mexico,
South America. the islands OF the
Caribbean. where Spaniarrls. Indians,
Portuguese and Negroes mix without
trouble; the friendly relations be-
tween the Catholic Indians, and
French and Spanish in California and
Canada. and claim that in the few
places In the South where the Ne
groes have become Catholic, race
troubles have disappeared. Several
priests will probably be present from
Texas to press these points, and the
Very Rev. John E. Burke. OF New
York, direction general of the Catho-
lie bureau for work among Negroes,
will address the congress Monday
afternoon.
The principal appeal will be ior the
education OF more Negro priests, and
their support in the mission field
There are at present only eight Negro
priests In the United States and most
Negro congregations are ministered
to by white priests, St Monica's
church in Chicago being an example
OF this.
Plan Protection Of Faith.
Outside Of the subjects of Negro
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28
PLEDGED TO NEGROES FOR A
SQUARE DEAL.

The electiol of Judge Rucker on
the Democrat ticket as congress
man-atlarge for this state hakes mis-
personality es pecially as it is pre-
sented to colo red people of interest
We reproduce a letter which he sent
prior to his lection to the colored
manager of th local and state Dem
ocracy
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-28

Rucker Ridge, Fort Logan, COLO,
October II, 90s.
Mr.. C. W. Blu ord, Chairman Bryan
and Kern n ,gro Distribution Bu-
reau Of the Vest:
Dear Sir:-Ir view of the fact that
am asking the suffrage of the voters
OF the First cor gressional district for
election to cong -ess, deem it duty
as well as a pr vilege to address your
organization. Il rough you. and set
forth my views on certain questions
that are of grei interest to your or
ganization.
First-It is m firm conviction that
the Negro will b, of the greatest eco
nomic and politi al benefit to his own
race, as well as to our common coun-
try, by viewing all public problems
from the standp tint of an American
citizen, rather I ian from the stand.
point Of belongiI & to a certain race
If the Negro wants to become a
more important actor in our govern
mental and ind, strial life. he must
demonstrate his ability against all
comers and not est his case because
of belonging to ~ particular race.
II | am elected to congress I shall
raise my voice a d use my influence
to give all Amerit an citizens an equal
chance before tn law and in our
commercial life, regardless of race
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

If your hair is thin, or if bald, use 20th Century Hair Tonic.
 Try a sack of White Crest Flour and you will use no other. For sale by Fussell-G raham-A lderson Company
 MT. $. F. Mcdaniel left "Wednesday morning for old River, where he has q contract to drive a well for the Ten nesaw Club. and other work. MT NJ. x. Gaines accompanied the eXpedi- tlon as forager.
 We are now making extra low prices on all dry goods. and will continue doing so for thirty days Our immense fall line will then begin to arrive and we will need the room. The J. W. Beck Company
 Please look among your old papers and see if you can dig up copy of The Times dated June g 1905 If so, and you will bring or send it to Us. we will pay you liberally for it. Land yoigt X \ adakin.
 Prof. Wilbur Schumacher, of Stump ter. South Carolina, formerly of this city, will give a violin recital. assisted by Miss Julia Prichard, pianist. in the dining room of the Hotel Marion in the first week of July.
 Mrs. NJ. J. Neblett and MT. C. r. Nebett, of Memphis, mother and brother. respectively of NIT. H. l.. Neblett, are guests Of himself and family for few days, and are well pleased with Forrest City.
 Miss Pearl Davis left Monday morn ing for Knoxville. Tennessee, where she will attend the Normal. She was accompanied by Miss Marcie Duffy, of Elkton, Kentucky, who had been her guest for several days.
 The habit" of the courts in impos- ing the minimum fines in nearly all cases, should be stopped. If the maxi mum fine was the rule, there would perhaps be fewer cases of pistol toting. boot logging and other crimes.
 MT. Phil ISaacs returned home Tuesday from Memphis, where Ire had been attending the Christian Brothers College during the term just closed. and is warmly welcomed by his rela- tives and large circle of friends.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T. Eager are re- joicing at the birth of little baby daughter. June 20th was the day of it's advent. Grandpa and Grandma Aldridge are correspondingly happy. The Times offers congratulations.
 Messrs. Roberts and W W. Black, of Memphis. came over last week, and spent Friday and Saturday with Mir. J. L. Scott and MT J. c. Bridgforth at the Tennesaw Club house oD Old River. They had very good sport.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26
DRINK
 MAGNOLIA CLUB Pure Whisky
T. c. FoLBKE. JR. X Co.


 The street commissioner is graveline the lew places on North Front street and elsewhere about town. His at tention is called to the South Side. and tie fact that it k still in the cit, limits
 MT. Henry Euart. of the Euart. Marshall Lumber Company, left Wed. neSda! night for the mills at Little Rock. Malvern, Prescott and other points in Southern Arkansas to buy lumber
 Mrs Geo. E. Pettus went to Mem. phls Monday shopping and visiting. She and her family will leave shortly for Denver to join her husband. who ls there seeking improvement in his health.
 Just received big lot of ladies Trimmed and readysto-wear hats. They were bought at Pc on the dollar and will be sold at the same rate. Call early and get first choice. Mrs. War shavsky.
 Misses Cora Eldridge, of Augusta. and Una May Pope, of Memphis. who had been such delightful guests in the home of Capt and Mrs. James Russell, left Monday for their respec- tive homes.
 We have an immense stock of base ball goods at the Newsstand. Gloves mltts, balls, bats, caps, masks, etc. etc, at any price you want, from DC up, and every article bargain at the price asked.
 MT. Wilbur Alley, secretary and treasurer of the Fussell-Graham-Al- derson Company, went to Little Rock sunday to spend a week with his friend, Dr. Green, of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
 The Richmond Gin Company. at Widener are rebuilding their gin which was destroyed by fire last year. It will be a complete system and the raliroad has promised to build spur to their yard.
 We have also just received another olg lot of up-to-date lawns, and mod ern patterns in calico-the best and prettlest lots we have ever had and it will be sold at only DC per yard. Mrs Warshavsky.
 MT. and Mrs. A. L. Brantley and children, who have been visiting MT. Brantleys parents at Senatobia Mississippi, for week CT ten days. re- turned home Monday morning. They were accompanied by Miss Clara Mar tin, who will visit with them and other relatives and friends for some time.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

The Magnolia Club Whisky. bottled in bond and sold by the drink or bottle al the Magnolia Saloon is mild mellow liquor that you will appreciate Try it when in need T C. Folbre, Jr. X Go. We also have the Magnolia Club Whisky in barrel goods, and so- licit your jug orders. Phone Ii.
 MT Bard Nichols returned home Tuesday night from Sewanee, Ten nesSee, where he had been in school for several months. Bard has improved wonderfully both in know ledge and physique, and is quite man. He has been very warmly welcomed by his relatives and large circle of friends
 Three wagon loads of elegant fur niture bound for the Tennesaw Club house on Old River, attracted consid- erable interest and attention in front of Fussell-Graham-A A lderson's store this morning. It was certainly lot of pretty stuff, and there are two more wagon loads yet to come, in all about $500 worth. When installed this will be the handsomest furnished club house in Eastern Arkansas.
 MT. Samuel Worrall was in town Tuesday to see physician about treatment for the bite of a vicious dog. While attempting to chain up female canine of his own, a dog be- longing to someone else prang at him and bit him through both lips, laying his under lip wide open. It was an ugly wound, but he does not antici- pate any serious results He killed the dog.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26
MAGNOLIA CLUB WHISKY Direct From Bonded Warehouse
 T. C. FoLBRE, JR. X Co
 Exclusive Agents

Forrest City Lodge No. las, |. and \. NJ. installed the newly elected ofii- cers Wednesday night, list Of whom Was published in these columns a couple of weeks ago. Dr. H. l.. Clark is the W. NJ: Sol Lewis. secretary.
 A good watch for sl.25 and better for Sl .50, 75.s .s2 co, s2 2i. .S2 5o and S 50 al the Newsstand Guaranteed. and no question about keeping time They do it. Nickel gun metal or geld plated case: At the Newsstand.
 Mrs F. \. Elliott and daughter Mrs, Ellis, who had been such delight ful guests of Mrs. F.. J. Buford. and visiting other relatives and friends in town for few days left yesterday Ter their home at Okolona. Mississippi.
 \ dainty breakfast ,an elegant lunch or a sumptuous dinner may he had right on time if you phone your order for groceries To ". F. Kirby. Your pantry supplied complete with fresh goods. Phone Isl. Prompt delivery.
 Mrs. T. W. Barrow and others of the Thespian Club are looking up good play, and will soon put on some thing first class in the way of drama for the benefit of the base ball boys This ought to bring out crowded house.
 Mrs. N. E. Fizer and daughter, Miss Agnes High Fizer of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. who had been delightful guests of MT. and Mrs. Jas. c. San ders for ten days left Wednesday for Memphis 10 visit other relatives and friends
 Mrs. Warshaysky is still in St. Louis looking out for all the latest and pret- tiest styles in dry goods, millinery, etc, and as soon as we get in the full and complete line we will notify you through The Times. II. ]. War shavsky.
 Dr. L. H. Merritt has had tine suc- cess this year with his plums and other fruits in which he takes especial pride. He has several very fine va rieties, some of them growing to enormous proportions, and they are lucious indeed.
 John H. Hodges, sthe colored law yer, attended the Republican National convention at Chicago last week, and was fortunately appointed one of the assistant Sergeant-at-arms on the floor. This gave him splendi d op- portunity to see and hear the entire proceedings, and he came home much elated over the honor. He remember ed The Times with a Taft souvenir fan.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

MT. F Taylor was re-arrested last Tuesday. at the instigation of Stewart dllace. brother of Jim Wallace, who was killed oy Taylor on Monday of last week and acquitted on the grounds of justiiiable homicide by the coroner's jury. Mir. Wallace was not satisfied with the acquittal, hence the arrest. The examining trial was to have come up before Squire Turlev yesterday, but upon the arraignment of Taylor no prosecution was offered, and the Squire discharged the case.
 We now have the dominoes at the Newsstand.
 Miss Christine SculI and Miss Mil dred Quinn. two charming young la dies of Little Rock, arrived in the city Wednesday evening, and are being delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. Charley McDaniel The young ladies were expected here last Friday even ing, but were obliged to delay the trip until this week.
 For gray hair use 2Oth Century Hair Tonic.
 Defective brakes and the habit of running switches, caused the wreck ing Of couple of freight cars on the Rock Island Sunday night or early Monday morning, just beyond the Iron Mountain crossing, causing the eastbound passenger train to switch around over the oil mill spur and the Iron Mountain Y.
 All the latest styles in tally cards just received at the Newsstand.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

II you want jug of good whisky you can get 1t at the Magnolia Saloon. where there is great variety of brands at prices to suit. Also wines. Drandles, mineral waters, bottle and Reg beers. etc. Call and see us. T (. Folbre, Jr. X Company.
 Grandma Clancy, of North Caro- ma, mother of Mr, F. M Chaney, of Madison, was visiting relatives and friends in the city last week and was guest Of MT and Mrs W. k. Kirby and family Mrs F. NJ. Chaney and daughter Mollie. were also here.
 MT. Ed Mallory had chill Wednes- day, ana IS having fever, though he is able to be out this morning, attending to urgent business. He had the mis- fortune To get his hand badly burned few days ago al the camp t.e while on fsling expedition in St. Francis bottom.
 Mrs. Mcknight and Miss Freddie. Mrs I'd Allen and J. r.. Jr.. and Miss Lucille Johnson returned "Wednesday morning from Memphis, where they had all been visiting relatives and lfleuds Tor a couple of weeks, except Mrs. Allen and baby, who went over Monday.
 Miss Lucille Russell left Tuesday night for Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain To attend summer Chau- tauqua, and visit friends She will Nlslt al other points, too, before re- turning and perhaps be gone all summer. We wish her very pleasant vacation.
 NIT. John Jackson returned Satur- day from Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he had been to visit his brother, Earl. and prospecting. While there he was quite painfully hurt and cut about the face by glass from a window which was shattered by hail stones and wind.
 If warm weather makes you feel weary you may be sure your system needs cleansing Use Prickly Ash Bitters before the hot weather ar rives; it will put the stomach, liver and bowels in order and help you through the heated term. ]. T. San ders, Special Agent.
 WANTED-Three salesmen to in- troduce our new Commercial Surveys of Arkansas. These surveys are combination of facts, figures and drawings and of wonderful value. Railroad systems are printed in sepa- rate colors, counties and towns fully indexed, congressional districts out lined and numbered, and other fea- lures too numerous 10 mention splendid opportunity for energetic men. Rand, McNally X Company, Chicago, Illinois.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

Mir. F. D. Beck, of Marianna. was in the city several days this week, visiting his parents and other rela- tiyes and many faiends.
 We lead: others follow. We reru. late the prices and are still selling at prices beyond the reach of cempe. titiOn. Becker X Lewis
 Mr. F. NJ. Clancy. Of Madison. was in the city Saturday. and gave us a pleasant call. He reports eyerytbiuy quiet on the St. Francis.
 Miss Mamie Winfield. whohsg been visiting relatives and al LaGrangp and Memphis for d couple of weeks returned home Wednesday.
 Igiis anything in the grocery Ii he teas wa4t, remember. mt stock IS freY and complete with all Kinds at lo" est prices r. (. Eeely
 Try can.of the celebrated Kin Hee Cofts is. deliciouS.. We are also hanfliHg Old Judge-eyery cup is a eap.pf joy Tie City Grocery
 re Glorious Fourth will be eele- brafed in Forrest Gity'bv the eolored lolks. They are preparing. for a biz time and everybody is invited
 Yta can buy more Dry Goods for a dollxr from F. C. Nicely than from any othex place in town. He is. closing out lis Dry Goods line entirely.
 Ms. Mamie Pool, of Pine Bluff, is a eharmlng guest Of Miss Johnnie Hor- hey this week, and will leave tomor- row % visit other friends in Memphis.
 Messrs. A. ]. Vaccaro and Chas. Lewis were invited and went to a fish fry on Burnt Cane Wednesday. They carried their fish appetite with them.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

Mrs. Warshavsky is still in St. Louis looking out for all the latest and pret- tiest styles in dry goods, millinery, etc, and as soon as we get in the full and complete line we will notify you through The Times. II. ]. War. ShavSky.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-26

Mrs. N. E. Fizer and daughter, Miss Agnes High Fizer, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, who had been delightful guests of MT. and Mrs. Jas. c. San ders for ten days left Wednesday for Memphis to visit other relatives and friends.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14
FOUR NEW PRISONERS
Busy Times With Lake Cormorant Justice
of the Peace.

Justic Buford and Constable Coward
continue to gather in the criminals of
Lake Cormorant and vicinity.
Last week Grant Taylor and Cicero
Davis were brought to the Jail here,
after being convicted of burglary and
larceny, which consisted of robbing
a freight car on the Y. & M. v. rail-
road. Taylor was fined 500 and 80
days, while Davis got $40 fine and 80
days.
John Mason was put in Jail Sunday
to serve sentence of 80 days and a
fine of $25 for carrying concealed
weapons.
Yesterday, Envy Jeeter, who has
for the past two years failed to pay
his road tax, was lodged in to serve
out the amount of taxes and the PEN
atty for failure to come across with
the necessary 50 per annum.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14

place is as clean as clean be. 1t is q
big show and great crowds are there
every day. After showing through
the six stories you are taken into q
large hall, seated at tables and served
a shredded biscuit and butter and
cheese.
The parks have an abundance oi
good seats where you can view the
falls or rapids.
l am told that the average visiting
a year is one million and I believe it,
for while l was there every train
Thirty of them every day. brought a
new crowd. Everybody who lives
there is dependant upon what he can
get out of the visitors, and it will
save trouble if you keep your pocket
book in your hand ready to pay.
/ was in Lundy's Lane where the
battle was fought and saw the spot
where Gen. Brock was killed and saw
his monument. 1t is built upon the
highest point and is as an old man
said to me always in my eye. 1t was
built by the British government and
is the finest ever saw.
The club where | am stopping is
strictly an American colony under the
British flag. Memphians predomi-
nate. / get tired of the monotony of
the lazy, every day life and take short
trips to the points of interest around.
/ may write one more letter from
here. We are sleeping under blank
cts yet and have an occasional fire
to sit by. / am told it is hot way
down in Dixie. ID.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14
BRIGHT ITEMS

Miss Alice Brewer, of Memphis, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. ]. Ward.
Miss Pattie Chamberlain, of Mem
phis, is visiting her mother, Mrs. j.
M. Chamberlin.
Miss Lalla Arnold, of Oakville, is
visiting relatives in the neighborhood.
Messrs. Pearson and Chamberlin, of
Oakville, are visiting friends and rel
atives here.
Miss Ruby Daley, of Memphis, is
visiting Mrs. A. ]. Wards family.
Mrs. Rebecca Cole is on the sick
list this week.
The young people have been at
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14
TWO CANDIDATES SPEAK
Messs. Spisht and Pearson Address
Voters at Courthouse.

Messrs. Thomas Spight and L. l..
Pearson spoke to small audience
here yesterday and went from here
to Eudora to fill engagements in the
afternoon.
Congressman Spight reviewed his
record in congress and made his usual
substantial talk.
Mr.. Pearson criticized Mr.. Spight's
official actions and promised his best
efforts for the people in the event of
his election learnedly.
Both candidates dwelt upon nation
al issues, but neither awakened much
enthusiasm.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14

tending preaching at Jay Bird the
past week. They report good time.
Mrs. Ella Harris and daughter, Miss
Zelma, have returned from weeks
stay in Memphis.
Miss Viva Fesperman, of Cotton
Plant, Ark, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Mattye league.
Mr.. Leonard johnson and wife, of
Jonesboro, Ark, is visiting relatives
near Bright.
We learn Mr.. John Lauderdale has
the Johnson school again.
Miss Myrtle Chamberlin has re-
turned home from Memphis.
Misses May, Nina and Matte Lau-
derdale have returned from Myrtle.
Miss Milie Sanders has returned
from Nesbitt.
Mr.. Robert Winslow, of Memphis,
is visiting at Mr.. J. M. Chamberlin's.
Bright Chamberlin and wife, of
Memphis, visited relatives here Sum
day.
We learn Miss Mittie Brigance has
the school again.
Miss Kate Laughter is visiting Mrs.
Mollie Brown in fernando.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14
institute Dates.

The white institute will open Aug.
II, continue one week.
The negro institute will open Aug.
"a, continue one week. All the teach
ers ara requested to attend the insti-
tutes. The absentees will be noted.
R. E. L. MORGAN,
Superintendent of Education.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-08-14

''E. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, Ill.
-Gentlemen-In 1897 had disease
of the stomach and bowels. In the
spring of 1902 / bought a bottle of
Kodol and the benefit received all
the gold in Georgia could not buy.
May you live long andprosper. Yours
very truly, @. N Cornell Roding, Ga.
Aug. 81, 1906" Sold by fernando
Drug 90.