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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
sMITEs CONDUCTOR.
Culture Lives Up to His Name and
 Order to "Be Polite.'

Cleveland, Sept 21.--Charles Gull ture is conductor on pay-as-you- enter car on the Haynes avenue line, now under municipal control. A woman. paid her nickel yesterday and stood at the platform door. Cul- lure .eourtecnsly requested her to
 "1'm only golns'a square, she snapped. :,
 Sorry, but those are my orders. Culture true to his name, replied, and essayed to assist her to seat.
 Whack! Her hand smote Culture on the right cheek. Culture coiored, but was complaisart, the woman swung out of the exit door few moments later, and came Into range of Cultures left cheek.
 Bing-o! Her hand crimsoned Gull ture's left cheek, but he waited ufl til she had alighted safely and then gave the motornian two bells.
 Its all in the days work, the municipal rules say, Be polite, : Culture murmured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
FIRES LAY WASTE
CheIsea vIsIied Again by Dlsas' lrous Blsze = Forest Fires
 Are sim RssIna.

Chelsea, Mass, Sept 21.-The de- struction by fire of the large box fac tory of Atwood & McManus on Vale street. at 8 a. m. to-day, and the ex' tension of the flames to the lumber yard of Pope & Cottle on Carter street in a district which was not reached by the great fire of last April, caused . general alarm in the city and call for help from both Boston and Ever cit.
 At S:45 a. nj. the fire was threat. ening many of the adoj!ning build. ings.
 From the Pope and Cottle lumber yard the flames jumped to the HI Rowland Brass foundry on Fourth street, destroying that plant.
 At g o'clock some 10 wooden tene' ments occupied by the poorer classes of people were on fire and the flames were sweeping unchecked to- wards Powder Horn Hill.
 The Chelsea Bottling Works and AZ<G IlOa khOC lnCLoly a Uioo Sau6h fire and it was believed would be de stroyed.
 Among the property threatened al 9 o'clock were the Eastern Storage company, the Smith Iron Works anc the Standard Oil Co.
 At 9:20 a. m. the large wooder buildings occupied by the Easterr Storage Go and situated near the Boston and Maine, tracks, was 1T flames, and the fire had just reach ed the Standard Ull Co.'S station where a large supply of gasolene and naphtha was stored.
 At 10:15 a. m. the fire was prac- tically under control. The total los: Is estimated at $300,000.
 The only accident reported was tho dislocation of a hip sustained by Ralph Gould, an Everett call fireman who fell off small building. Eight Boston & Maine freight cars, which were being loaded at Pope & Cottle'l lumber yard, were destroyed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
What Hibbett Says.

Washington, Sept 21.-Medical h. spector c. T. Hibbett of the navy, in transmitting to the department a pa- per by Surgeon B. l.. Wright on the treatment of tuberculosis by mercury at the Naval hospital at New Fort Lyon, Colorado, says: We are al- most convinced that mercury judi ciously used is specific in the treat ment of tuberculosis in all of it's forms. u should be borne in mind that some of the cases therein re- ported were. at the time that mer- cury treatment was commenced, ap- parently at deaths door and there can be no doubt that their lives were saved"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Will Be Heard Tomorrow.

Washington, Sept 21.-The cer- tiiication of certain questions in the contempt proceedings against ofi- cials of the American Federation of Labor, originally set for to-day in the supreme court of the District of Columbia. will not be made until to- morrow. The delay was caused by MT Gomper's counsel demanding formal notice of the proceeding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Business at the Hague.

The Hague. Sept 21.-The atten- ton of the Netherlands government is not absorbed to-day as much as 1t has been heretofore by the difficulty between it and the republic of ven- ezuela. M. Van Swinderen, the for eign minister, for example. has gone to Wiesbaden on his vacation. T. was said officially at the Hague to- day that Hollands last note to yen- ezuela had produced the desired Aquieting effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
BULLS ON RAMPAGE
Ban Into Crowd Killing Five asd IuiuryIDg TwsnIy- Soldiers
 Shot Them.

Lisbon. Sept 21.LTwenty-two bulls escaped from the arena ai Monita to-day and ran amuck through crowd that was assembled to witness bull fight. Five were killed and twenty injured. Troops shot the animals to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Holds Session 1t Union.

Union, Conn, Sept 21.The Con- nertfcnt State Forasfry associa fa0l n holding an x institute here to-day. The delegates and others this morn- ing inspected the state forestry nur@ sery at the home os George Towna, also the state plantation. AddresseS wefe delivered during the day by Professor c. H Myers of the Ma tional Forestry association of Wash ington, D. O., and by Prfoessor H. s. Graves of the Yale Forestry school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Thaw Case at Scranton.

Scranton, Pa, Sept 21.-The hear ing in tAe case of Harry K. Thaw, on rule to show cause why he should not be declared in contempt of court for failing to appear at bank ruptcy hearing in Pittsburg 10 days ago will come up here to-day before Judge R. W. Archibald in. the Unit ed States district court. The rule was applied for last week by Albert P. Meyer of the law firm of Stone & Stone of Pittsburg. which repre- sents alleged creditors of Thaw II Is said if the court sustains the rule 1t will mean that Thaw will have to come to Pennsylvania to appear be- fore the court or the referee in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Postofice Not Robbed.

Paris, Sept 21.-Contrary to re- ports the postoffice was not destroy ed by the fire that wiped out the cen tral telephone building of Paris last night. The postoffice is adjacent to the telephone building and 1t was stated at one time that the flames had spread to 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Pay of Linotype Operators.

Washington. Sept 21.--An in- crease from 50 cents to SO cents an hour in the pay of linotype and mon- otype operators at the government printing office will be put into effect on October 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Brewers in Convention.

Albany. N. Y.. Sept 21.-The an- nual convention of the United States Brew Masters association opened here to-day. The delegates were well comed by Max Hoefie. president of the Brew Masters association of Northern New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Kern win Sneak Tonight.

Baltimore. Sept 21.--John W. Kern, the democratic vice-presiden- tial nominee, who is combining busi- ness with his speaking campaign in and about Baltimore. will leave late to-day for Elkton, the home of Gov ernor Crothers, where he will speak tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Wants Wireless Service,

London, Sept 21.-Dr Lee Defor- est is negotiating with the British admiralty with the idea of placing the admiralty offices here in wireless telephonic communication with the vessels of the channel fleet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Eneland Wants Our Beef.

London. Sept 21.-The war ofice has placed with . Chicago firm an other large contract for American beef and the admiralty is snsased on uaGDtiotions for . eonff1ct tor the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
War Department Refuses.

Washington, Sept 21.--The war department has declined to comply with request that an enlisted man s pay be stopped for the purpose of paying his family alimony prescrib- ed by tiie court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and warmer; Tuesday fair and warmer; light westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21

There is no we'll defined storm area east of the Rocky mountains, but local showers have occurred dur ing the past twenty-four hours in the lower Mississippi valley and lake re- zion The temperature continues high In the central sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally pleasant weather with slow 1y rising temperature.
 New York, Sept '21.-Stormv weather was not confined to tho soufh Atlantic last week, for tho steamer Neckar. which arrived from Bremen to-day. rep0r1s having en- 1o1nfered tempGefou1 winds and 11nGa eoos ou olno1t every day of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-21
Bishop Carmichael Dead.

DHsIFOV ONH Montreal, Sept Bishop Car michael of the Church of England diocese of Montreal Is dead.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE \ hereby -Nentha thp undersigned sheriff and EN-ptticia Collector Gf inc Revenues of st. Francis County state of ArA- ansaS will attend in person. of hy deputy. al the following times and places for inc uur- pose of collecting the state and County rsve- nue of said County for thc year Ial> towft. Wheatley Township lat \ Nheatley Monday. January, Is, la9.
 Goodwin Township-at Goodwin, Tuesday, January l9, la0a
 January 20, la0a
 oI IL,Anaggille Township al Bible Union Church, Thursday, January 2l, laa Telco Town>hip-at Colt, Friday. Jan uary %, iaa
 Johnson Township al Pirtle's Store. Sat Grisgs Township al Nidener. Monday. January 25, lan.
 Blacktish Township No lat Ashworth', :, 2, 1909 Blacklist, Township No e-at Owen, store. at Lulu, Friday. January 2a lAan
 Franks Iownship-at Mcdaniel Monday. February 1, iapa
 Madison Township al Forrest city. from Tuesday, February to April lO lava All persons are requested to bring their last years tax receipts when they come to pay taxes that mistakes may he avoided
 W. F. WILLIAMS
 Sheriff and Collector. St. frauei, County Forrest City, Arkansas. December 4 1a0s
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
School Improvement Association Meets

The School Improvement Assocfa- tion met at the Institute. Wednesday. December 9. Several new members were enrolled. The chairman of the library committee reported the receipt of l50 new books. this with donatia ion from the OpheloUsian Circle and with books already on hand, making total of about 900
 Mrs. Gatling presented most excel lent pictures of all the presidents of the United States 10 the school pro vided they be framed. Six frames were donated and the committee on interior decoration will draw on the treasurer for a few more. Other donations will be gladly received.
 Committee on exterior decoration will have the premises made most at tractive. We ask that all wide-awake. progressive citizens of the town be. come members of this Association. Next meeting fourth Wednesday in January, 1909.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

Who makes the best liver pills? The J. C. Aver Company, Of Lowell, Mass. They have been making Ayers Pills for over sixty years. lfyou have the slight est doubt about using these pills, ask your doctor Do ss he says. always.
 -Ms1s y sAss. C Ayer c.. Lowell. Nsss.-
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Forrest City. Ark. Dec. 1s

Forrest City, Ark, Dec. Is, 1908. We desire to announce to our friends and the public generally that We have purchased the liquor busi- ness-stock. fixtures and good will of Cox & Godfrey. of Marianna, Arkan- sas, and after January l. 1909. will conduct in the place of business form- erly occupied by that firm. first class retail liquor business under the firm name of Waterman Bros.
 In making this announcement We desire to thank our friends for the many favorS shown Us during our long residence in this city and county. We are both natives of the county and have spent most of our lives here in Forrest City, and for the past four liquor business here.
 In our Marianna establishment We intend to carry q full and complete stock of the finest wines, liquors and such goods as are usually carried by a first class saloon.
 We will be glad to hear from all of our friends needing goods ill our line. and all mail orders intrusted 10 Us will receive prompt attention We will also be glad to see any oi our friends in person. when in Mariana.
 Wishing for you all a Merry Christ mas and Happy New ! ear. and that We may have the pleasure of doing business with you ill the future to our mutual benefit. We remain.
 Sincerely.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
DEMOCRAT TIMES

Prepare for Xmas, for the holidays are nearly here.
 We are having such beautiful weather It iS so much like spring weather that We feel like having spring fever
 Mrs. Lily Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Wright. of Sand Ridge, made d flying trip to Memphis Monday. re turning Tuesday.
 Messrs. ]. NJ. Gunter and Wm. Dyer went over to Memphis ,todaY. They intend to come back tomorrow. if they were able.
 Mrs W. S. Thomas and children visited Lulu Saturday and Sunday. guests of Mir. and Mrs Henry Cash.
 One of the animals belonging to the zoo owned by our chronic kicker has returned. The pet coon must think there k no place like home The green man. and the "crazy man" haven't shown up yet. but think they will De back for the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. Billy Cash, of Hell Cat Lake passed through Democrat Sun day.
 Mr. N. \. Thomas went over fo Memphis on Wednesday to get in his holiday supply of goods
 Sambo and Pat Murphy. of Demo. crat, also went over to Memphis on "Wednesday but we do not look for them until after the holidays. for We lear the ealaboo>e will give them lodging place until Christmas is oyer.
 Il. T. Mitchell. the deputy moon hXer, Is making some improvements on his place. He believes in living at home and boarding at the same place, as every honest colored person should
 Old Bro. Dickens gout is getting much better after the arrival of twins at the age of 5. He declares he can jump higher and holler louder than any l6-year-old boy in the state.
 Uncle Buck was badly hurt hy q kick from mule last week. but we are glad to learn that the hurt was not serious.
 If not providentially hindered we will have a short programme on
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
LOG AL ADDENDa.

We wish you very Merry Christi mas.
 MT. Ed ScIiloseer returned Nednes- day morning from Appleton. Wiscon- sin. where he and his brother John went a few days ago To attend the fu- neral services and burial of their ven erable and respected father and pay their respects To his memory. Mr John will return sunday. These splen- did young business men have made q large circle of friends during their brief residence here. with whom We wish to join i'll condolences and sin cere sympathy.
 It iS rumored that another of For rest City's splendid young business men. who k employed aS bo0kkeeper on North Washington street. in one of our best institutions. and another of our citH's most beautiful aud charm ing young women, will be wed on Jan uary t. 1909, at the Methodist church. thus bringing to q happy truition their fond young dream of love. The Times reloices in their happiness and extends them advance congrat ulati0nS and best wishes.
 The Lily and the Prince. Mildred Holland $ greatest success. will be the attraction at the opera house, on Tuesday night, December 23 IL is d tender romance of thrilling and pleas ing climaXes and exquisite stage settings. The mechanism is unique and neat, the spirit of it is pure. the l persons in II are well discriminated and the dialogue fluent and sprightlV. l The performance of Miss Marguerite Blake k clear cut. incisiye, refined in- l tense with natural feeling that is ad- snifably controlled and touched equally with sensitive child like simplicity and fine haaghtineos that are the authentic flower Of character Of mind
 The Very Rev John Hartley. dear of Trinity Cathedral. Little Rock.Nas Iii the city sunday enf6gte to Ma. rianua to attend specia service oi ordination, and occupied She pulpit at the Church of the Good Shepherd at the morning service. beginning al
 l0.43. There Was quite large con. gregation the sermon Nas most ex. cellent. both from it's depth Of re- search and splendid delivery. and all enjoyed 1t thoroughly. it being elo- quent and most comforting. The Rev. Edward T. Mabley. rector. ac. companied the dean to Marianna. and participated ill the services there. The
 bishop was also present, of course. and celebrated divine service and con hrmed class.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
Marked For Death.

Three years ago was marked for death. \ graveyard cough was tear
 n- my lungs to prices. Doctors fail-
 ed To hep mes and hope had fled when m{ husband gel pr. Kings New Dis coNerl. says Mrs X. (. Williams. of
 Bac. Ky. The first dose helped me and improvement kept on until had
 gained 3s pounds in weight and my health was fully yrestored This medi- cine holds the world healing record for coughs and colds and lung and throat diseases. IL prevents pneu- menia. Sold under guarantee al all druggists. 50c and 9l0e Trial bottle fraF
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

A complete new line of Glass Me dallions, lovely pictures and mirrors, just received at the Newsstand.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
Medicine That Is Medicine.

''I have suffered a good deal with malaria and stomach complaints. but have now found d remedy that keeps me well, and that remedy is Electric Bitters: a medicine that is medicine for stomach and liver troubles, and for run down conditions. says W. C. kiest- Ter, of Halliday. Ark. Electric Bitters purify and enrich the blood, tone up the nerves. and impart vigor and energy to the weak Your money will be refunded if it fails to help you 50c at all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
GOOD HOPE TIMES

>chooi opened at this place last Monday under very favorable condi- tian>. The attendance was fair the first day. but owing to the prevalence Of mump> in the neighborhood the pupils have become d little uneasy and it was thought for time that the school would have to be suspend ed. However. all have been exposed and il is not necessary t0 suspend our school. Miss Blythe Gwyn. of For rest City is the teacher She seems very much pleased and las not found it necessary to begin teaching To the tune of the old hickory stick. and hopes that the general good order will continue to the close Of school.
 Caldwell Camp NJ. 42l met Satur- day night and elected officers for the ensuing year Me had quite an in- tefesting meeting All members who failed 10 be present missed dh enjoyable time. Among the Yis- itorS present were MeS>rs Hal Peevey, Gus GiIbreath and pr. Joe Casbeer. of Colt. Come again boys. you are always welcome.
 We understand that Prof. Wilson. of Colt. visited MarianHa Sunday. Some one at home" looked little lonely
 Little Otto Satterfeld has been quite III for the past ten days. He is conyalescent at the present writing, and we hope he will soon regain his usual good health.
 MT N. F. England and son returned from Wynne Sunday.
 Miss Ernestine Sellers, of Forrest City was the guest of her uncle. Mr l. W. Sellers and family several days last week.
 Miss Allie Hughes visited relatives al Caldwell last week
 !. ]. Bodry is having house erect ed on his new place.
 Mr. A. S. May and daughter. Miss Katie. will attend the annual confer ence of the NJ. F.. Church at Ionesbor0 l this week.
 Misses Willie Brazwell and Jennie Hughes made flying trip to Forrest City Monday.
 Mir F M Satterted. district dep- l aty K. and L. of H., visited Cherry | Valley, Nanndale and Earle this week in the interest of the order
 Mrs. W. C. Beazley and family are moving to Forrest City this week N C regret to lose them from our neighbor- hood, but hope they will soon be com | fortably dOmiciied in their new home.
 MERRY WIDOW.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

Christmas Eve night at the school house by the school children. with a Christmas tree service afterwards. conducted by Bro. kelso. Everybody come with your presents and welcome old Santa. Children be good and Santa Claus won't forget YOU. Doors opan at : o'clock.
 SILVER BILL II.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

The Russell Meat Market will be gally and appropriately decorated next week in honor of the Christmas sea- son and it's long list of pleased patrons
 At the same time there will be dis played the most complete and splen- did assortment of fresh meats. etc. that has ever been kept or handled in this city. Don't fail to see the Fus-
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

sell Market next week, and II .On .,ouers not one of their regular eus.ot S,aa as the lose no time in getting in me ;n as essr! Russell Market is up-to-oaee ~ o,,t $ respect. Everything sent as the absolutely as pure and cieada' ad which snowy white pure hog laru are your they render, and they ih'i'e
 trade and inquiries.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18
G0ad Cough Medicine For Children

The season for coughs and colds is i noW at hand and too much care can i not be used 10 protect the children. l \ cuEld ls much more likely to con tract diphtheria or scarlet fever when l he has cold. The quicker YOU cure i his cold the less the risk. Chamber lain Cough Remedy is the sole re-
 lance of many mothers, and few of
 those who have tried il are willing to
 Use any other Mrs. F. F. Starcher. or Ripley, W. Va, Says: T have never used anything other than tAamberlain Cough Remedy for my children and 1t has always given good satisfaction. This remedy contains nc opium or other narcotic and may
 be given as confidently to child as to an adult. For sale by !. T. Sanders.
 Tn tue forthcoming production of l the new romantic drama. "The Lily and the Prince. Mildred Hollands $ greatest success, at the opera house on
 | aeSday night, December p, Miss Marguerite Blake, as the Lily. will be pltted as the innocent girl, with the purity of the lily. against the in- trlgueS and unscrupulous methods of that beautiful arch poisoner, Lucretia Borgia. The action of the play is in the sixteenth century in italy and ueais "ith the attempt to overthrow
 !he papal states. An atmosphere of Iitrlgue ana romance is woven about
 ehe pay, While the eye is rested and sdtisfed With the grandeur. elegance ana fich coloring of medieval coStum- Ing and interior hangings.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-18

l59 Long Glaaks, ranging in price from >l5 To S35. which viii seIi fer ole third of their value.
 Il Petticoats at..........#................4e 4ec s Heather Bloom PetticoatS, embroid- cred edge, going at........ ..,sl25 Short and Long Kimonas. Dressing saeqaes. Silk Scarfs. Fancy Bat tenberg and Drawn Linen Searfs for Pianos. Dressers. Tables. etc. a. extraordinary Bargain Prices. About Ill Broadcloth. Panama and Tatfeta Silk Dresses. one piece Princess Styles. in black and va
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
Al10 . Photography.

one can scarcely keep track Of the
Inventions and devices for the ad.
vancement Of photography, SO rapidly
are they brought to our notice. The
latest is liquid lens that by its use
Instantaneous photographs may bs
made by gasnxht, and one-minute
exposure will be sufficient for a moon
light scene. A certain oil is intro
duced between the parts of a rectili-
near lens, and thus the refraction is
greatly increased.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
trend Of Freedom Dead.

srI Jcubert. one OF the moGl
Hr rs English advocates Of Ru>.
7edom, died the other day IN
"a or. I, is said tha, his real name
rs A. w. c. Grote and that be vas Q
esesrdant OF the historian Of Greece.
'se name Joubert he adopted because
7as that Of bis mother before mar
iage. She was member OF the we'll
,nown Dutch South African family Of
hat name. Carl Joubert nrst went to
Russia about twenty years ago and
found such An attraction in the copn.
Try AID It's people thar he practically
became 4 Russian.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
last OF famous Family.

E1. Senator W. b. washbprn OF Min
nssota is = picture OF robust and
placid old age Het 10 the only sur.
yivor OF seven brothers. four OF whom
attained national fame. Three OF the
Washburns. Israel. El!hu b. and Cad.
wallader c.. were members Of the
national House of Representatives at
the same time. the only instance 10
tho political history OF this govern
ment when three men thus related had
seats in Congress simultaneously