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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
NEW PLANS IN VIEW
Joint Committee on july 4
to Meet.
WILL CONFER TOMORROW
Proposed Improvement of the Latest
Celebration.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS PROPOSED
Commissioner Macfarland Declares
That It Is Not Too Early to Begin
Consideration of the Matter.

Aiming to make the safe and sane cele-
bration of the next 4th of July even
more elaborate and more impressive than
this year. Commissioner Macfarland has
called a meeting at his Office tomorrow
afternoon of the joint committee of the
Board of Trade and the Chamber Of
Commerce to begin the preparation of
plans for the celebration of the indie
pendence day of 1910.
After the success of the last Fourth
was apparent the committee, which was
in charge decided to ask that the Cham
Der OF Commerce and the Board Of
Trade make permanent the joint COM
m1ttee, and that was found to be agree
BILE to the trade bodies This commit
tee is composed of Commissioner Mac
farland, chairman: Thomas c. Noyes,
secretary: William v. Cox, treasurer;
Charles ]. Bell. Cuno H. Rudolph, Capt.
James F. Oyster and Gen. George H.
Harrias
suggestions for Next Year.
After this years celebration several ad-
ditional events were suggested for flu
ture Independence days, and it is eX-
pected that these suggestions will be con-
sidered by the committee at it's session
tomorrow. Water and land pageants of
several kinds. regatta, water and land
sports and additional band concerts are
among the features suggested for next
year.
With the success of the first safe and
sane celebration of the Fourth in the
National Capital still vivid in the memory
of local residents. the unprecedented
Of
of any kind due to firecrackers or fire.
works still recalled approximately by the
fathers and mothers of the city and the
pleasure of a holiday not rendered hide
Gus by ear-splitting explosions, but made
delightful with band concerts and other
enjoyable features still remembered by
young and old, it is believed the local
citizens will accord the committee on the
next safe and sane" celebration even
more cooperation and support than this
year.
Object of Early Call.
In announcing the calling together Of
the committee on the celebration nine
months ahead of the date. Commissioner
mcfarland explained that it was desired
to make the celebration more elaborate
and impressive than last year and that
it was not too early to begin the lay
ing of the plans
The Commissioners. he also explained,
will continue the prohibition of the sale
and use of fireworks and other explosives
and continue in force the same measures
taken last time to insure a celebration
free from accidents. With the regula-
tons against the sale and use of ex-
plosfves strictly enforced and with the
elaborate plans for new features which
the committee will outline. it is hoped
to have the next celebration even more
successful than the last
Commissioner Macfarland said today
that the success of the first safe and
sane celebration of the Fourth of July
in Washington had been commented upon
all over the United States as an example
for other cities and that letters of COM
mendatiOn and of inquiry had been con-
tinuously coming to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Charles S. Francis United States am
bassador to Austria Hungary. with Mrs.
Francis, sailed today on the steamship
George Washington, bound for Bremen, on
his way back to Vienna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Mr. and Mrs John NJ Ranken., who
have been abroad several months landed
in New York Yesterday from the KONG
Albert from Naples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

The Russian ambassador Baron Rosen
with his wife and daughter, left ST. Pc
tersburg Yesterday for Vienna en- route to
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
PROGRAM.

large hat, trimmed with marabou. They
will be at home after December 10 at the
Versailles on California avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Miss Elizabeth Bowler Walsh, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harper
Walsh, Will be among the seasons debu-
tantes and will be presented at a tea De-
cember 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Davis of Trenton
n. j., who are on their wedding tour. are
spending this week at the home of Mr.
X. D. Howell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Commander Joseph Strauss, L. S. N.
and family are guests of Gen. and Mrs
Eugene Carr, 1724 Goth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
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DULIN & MARTIN co.
|AU1rlU I'M N
! Display of
! JaPdilli0P9S;
: Hundreds of
! Styles and Sizes.

- HESE cool nights are
4 suggestive of prepar-
W. ing the plants for. in
doors. Several well
chosen jardinieres will great
ly enhance the beauty of the
house pants.
Our fall display includes
hundreds OF lardinieres, all
sizes, and at prices ranging
from Is cents to $4,000.
The Matt Finish Green
Jardinieres and Fern Dishes
are greatly in vogue, and are
offered at the following low
DriceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Mrs. Sidney A. Hilliard and Miss Mary
Perry Brown have returned from a five-
month trip abroad and are now in their
respective homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

AHERN. On Thursday. October Il. 1909. al her
residence. 40 street southwest, MARY
C.. the beloved daughter of Joseph F. and
Mary Ahern.
Notice Of funeral hereafter kansas City. Mo,
and Martinsburg. W. Va, papers please
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

The British ambassador and Mrs. Bryce,
according to last accounts, will not reach
this city until near the first of November.
They will remain in New England, max
ing visits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Miss Agnes G. Rorebeck of Dent place
left today for California to spend the win
ter with Aer brother. Mr.. Edwin Fulton
Rorebeck. and his wife. Mr.. Rorebeck is
a national bank examiner at large and
is now stationed on the Pacific coast, with
headquarters at Oakland, Cal.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
An Ordinance Assessing Real Property
 In Improvement District NO. ?.

Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Forrest City:
 Whereas; The majority in value of the property holders owning property situated in Improvement District Number Two. @ orga- nized for the purpose of the placing of mains for water throughout said territory and furnishing them with supply of water for the use of the owners of the property in said territory have petitiOned the council of the city of Forrest City for the construction of said improvement and that the cost thereof shall be assessed upon the real property of said district according to the benefits received; and
 Whereas: Said benefits received by each and every block, lot and parcel of real prop erty situated in said district, equals or exceeds the local assessment thereon: and Whereas: The estimated cost of said i'm provement Is 3l7 900,
 Therefore: II k now ordained by the City Council of the City of Forrest City that said several blocks lots and parcels of real prop erty in said district be assessed according to the assessment list for said improvement dis trict as the same now remains in the office of the Recorder of said City and that one per centum on each of said blocks lots and par cels shall be paid annually on or before the 10th day of April until the whole of said local assessment shall be paid
 We certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly passed at the regular meeting of the City Council on February l6 leoa
 K J. IZARD Mayor Attest A. D BOYLE, Recorder.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
An Ordinance Assessing Real Property
 In Improvement District NO. 3,

Be it ordained by the Common Council of 1 the City of Forrest City.
 Whereas; The majority In value of the property holders owning property situated in Improvement District Number Three 6 ! orva- nized for the purpose of the construction or purchase of an electric plant with poles and wires and all attachments necessary to the lighting of the streets of the city public buiId- ings, places ofbusiness, and private residences and such other uses of electricity as the city or the inhabitants thereof may desire to make have petitioned the Council of the City of For rest City. for the construction of said improve ment and that the cost thereof shall he as sessed upon the real property of said district according 10 benefits received: and
 Whereas: Said benefits received by each and every block. lot and parcel of real prom erty situated in said district equals or exceeds the local assessment thereof; and
 Whereas: The estimated cost of said Im- pavement is G2,ooo,
 Therefore: 1t Is now ordained by the City Council of the City of Forrest City that said several blocks lots and parcels of real prop efty in said district be assessed according to the assessment list of said improvement dis trict. as the same now remains in the office of the Recorder of said City. and that 40 of one per cent on each of said blocks lots and par ceis shall be paid annually, on or before the 10th day of April. until the whole of said local assessment shall be paid
 We certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly passed at the regular meeting of the City Council on February l6 la0e
 K J. IZARD Mayor. Attest A D BOYLE. Recorder.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26

Mir. and Mrs. Marion Bean and daughter, Miss Mildred, of Marion, Ohio, arrived in the city on the 18th inst, and have rented a part of Mrs. Jennie A. Harris home place in this city, where they will be at home until they can build themselves home on the Island near the Club house, where they will reside. MT. Hubert and sis ter from below Democrat are with them. #
 'sThe Emporium" is the style of the new millinery store just being opened by Mrs. Naccaro and Mrs. Dickerson, under the firm name of A. !. Vaccaro & Co. :, in the store room formerly oc- cupied by A. J. Vaccaro & Go, next door to Fusse3l- -Graham-A AlderSon Co. The stock and fixtures are all new and very pretty, and the Emporiumlpromi- ses to become a very popular place with the ladies. They have an at tractive advertisement in this paper to which your attention is directed.
 Our dear old friend and brother, W. II. Paslay, Is no better. There is no change in his condition, except that he is gradually growing weaker and weaker, and the end seems all too near. He is 8 grand old man. He has lived a beautiful life, and we mourn his condition more than we can write. Everything possible Is being done to make him comfortable, fand he Is surrounded by members of his devoted family who are making his last days happy.
 The Warshavsky store has been moved into the store recently vacated by F.. Hurley & Co. New spring goods the latest and prettiest you ever saw-are arriving daily. and being sold at bargain prices. atch this paper next week for great announce ment of still further reductions in prices and of great sale which she will put on. This entire immense stock consisting of s25.0e0 worth of the very best merchandise will be sold almost at wholesale prices.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
ise
 LOCAL ADDENDA.

' a ! Mrs. R. K. Oliver, of Johnson town, ship, was among the charming visit ors in town today. and remembered The Times by substantial favors. Mrs. Oliver was formerly Miss. Kate Dey- ereux. afs
 MT and Mrs. Eugene Williams left Saturday evening, via Memphis, Mir Williams enroute to Washington. D. C., on business, and Mrs. Williams accompanying him as far as Durham, North Carolina, where she will spend a week or ten days visiting with friends.
 of Mr. and Mrs. W. A : Mccain died Wednesday and the precious remains were inferred in the Forrest City cemetery the following day. The be- reavedsparents have the kindly sym pathy. of their friends in their great affiiction,
 Miss Dainty Calling, of Forrest City, was au. attractive attendant upon the German in this city We'd neSday evening. i. Miss Eva Chew, of Helena, was a popular attendant upon the German in this city Wednes- day evening.-Lee County Courier. February 20.
 Quite a number Of horses. mules and other stock are dying in this county from causes which might easi- ly be prevented by the use of Inter national Stock Food. Try a few boxes and you will never be without it. For sale at City Drug Store. c. x. War ren, prOprietOr &.
 Perhaps no other stock or poultry food gives such universal satisfactory results as the we'll known and popular International Poultry Food. It is used and indorsed by all chicken fanciers everywhere. Try a box and you will be repaid many times. o. \. Warren, City Drug Store.
 The tax collector and assistants are ready to wait upon you promptly if you wish to pay your taxes. Later on they will be very busy and you will have to take your turn. Better give him a call now; while they have plenty of time to wait on you. The penalty attaches April To-
 Just received, a carload of doors and sash, all kinds and sizes. Prices the lowest-quality the highest for the price. Yards south of Marion Hotel, accessible from every direction. Of1ice next to Hatcher's Livery Stable, con- yenient to all rail and wagon roads. Euart- Marshall Lumber Co.
 If your horses, mules, cattle or other stock are not doing well, a few doses of Black Hawk stock food will promote their digestion, make what they eat stick to their ribs, and renew their vigor and activity. Makes them sleek and fat. Buy it at City Drug Store, O. N. Warren. Proprietor.
 Editor ]. F. Wood returned from Memphis last Saturday, having had his injured optic removed. The opera tion was successful in every partic- ular, and Mr. Wood being entirely re- lieyed of his suffering. As he ex- pressed it on the operating table. he Is now in fact, the bully boy with the glass eye Lee County Courier. We congratulate Mir. Wood upon the successful operation, and commend the genial editor for the philosophic spirit in which he went through with Iile p1ialul operation.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26

Thedfords Black Draught for your stock is unsurpassed Stock suffers 1 from biliousness in this climate the same as man, and Black Draught acts upon the liver and kidneys, and re- stores them to perfect health and strength. It is sold and guaranteed by Q. x. Warren, at City Drug Store
 Mrs T. F. Jones, nee Louise Laugh inghouse, of Fayetteville, arrived Nednesday on visit to her parents MT. and Mrs F, Laughinghouse, and other relatipes and friends. all of whom are delighted to see her MT. kenner Laughinghouse. Jr. who had been visiting in Fayetteville, returned with her
 The new srhokestack for the. City
 Water X Light Company plant arriv- ed the first of the week, and the iron workers came out from Memphis this morning to put the stack together. The stack was shipped in sections, and will be riveted together here, which will be quite an interesting job.
 Elmo Hudson, of Forrest City, has been with the home folks the past week. being confined to his bed the greater part of the time, the result of bruises sustained from being thrown off a runaway horse last week. He was out yesterday. but was navigating by the hardest. Lee County Courier.
 The City Grocery. W. L. Lawrence. proprietor, wants your trade, and will do everything reasonable to get it. Your orders will be filled with the best groceries that money will buy and delivered promptly. He keeps everything you want in the grocery line, fresh and nice. Try him. Phone No 24S.
 A very extra special offering by The ]. w. Beck Company is large invoice of Mill End Embroideries with insertion to match-6s yards in each piece-at one.half less tlian regular prices. The patterns are exquisite and the price puts it in reach of any purse. Don't fail to see this beauti- bul line.
 An unfounded rumor of the death of Mrs. NJ A. Hunter, of New Or leans, was in circulation, but we are pleased to state that advices from New Orleans report her somewhat better. Mrs. Hunter is well known in this county, and the report that she is improving will be received with pleasure.
 Judge s. II. Mann will depart to- morrow for Boston on brief visit to his little family, and after his arrival they will go to Washington City to attend the inaugural of President Elect Wm. II. Taft. We hope he will find them all well and happy, and that he will enjoy his trip and visit immensely.
 The Rock Island Agricultural and Horticultural car was on the siding here Monday as announced in these columns last week. The car was in charge of MT. F. $. White. commis- sioner, who gave two lectures at the court house during the day. In the afternoon the car was opened for in- spection of it's contents the products of Arkansas soil. The lectures were we'll attended and much valuable in- formation imparted to farmers. all of whom enjoyed them, profited by them and appreciated the great work that is being accomplished by the trip.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
Saturday, March 6, 1909,

at the frunt door ofthe storeheuselately oecu- pied by Hen1enway Brothers. in Wheetley, >t Francis County, Arkansas, offer and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the fol- lowing raal and personal property:
 The undivided twO-thirtis interest in the fol- lowing described lands: The north half of the southwest quarter ofsection twenty-seyen and the south half (s l-2o Of the northwest quarter of section twenty-seven, all in township four t4) north. range one west, containing Ito acres more or less. also,
 One bay mare six years old, more or less.
 One gray mare, four years old, more or less. One brindle COW, eight years ole, more or less One red heifer, three years old, more or less. One red heifer, two years old. more or less.
 One brindle bull. one year old more or less
 One two-hoTse wagon.
 Also all increase in the above described stock until the cancellation of this conveyance
 This sal le will he made to satisfy the indebt- edness secured by said trust deed
 Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb ruary, 1D9
 2-l9 l. B. HALL. Trustee.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Pain Balm when you have rheumatism: We feel sure that the result will be prompt and satisfactory. One appli- cation relieves the pain, and many have been permanently cured by its use. De and DOC sizes For sale by J. T Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-26
Notice Of Trustee, Sale.

HINDER and by virtue of a trust deed ex- ecnted to me on the third day of January. l99i, hy ]. l. Henley and Mary r.. Henley, his
 wife, 10 secure c. r and W : Hemenway in the pay yment of q debt therein described 1 will
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
AUTO 7 RIP
ENDS in
DEATH
Machine Tips Over Into
the River and -Four
Women Drown

Knights Landing. Cal, June s.
Four women were drowned last
night in the Sacramento river when
an automobile. in which they were
riding. toppled into the water after
the driver lost control OF the ma
chine.
Tho chauffeur was rescued. The
dead are:
Mrs. w F. Nixon. wife of the edit
or OF the Woodland Mail.
Mrs. j. Fl. DUNCAN, wife of the
postmaster at Woodland.
Miss Meryl DUNCAN. her sister-in-
law.
Joseph Armstrong. the driver. also
OF Woodland. was thrown into the
water. but escaped.
The party started from Woodland
last night on a pleasure trip. and ar
rived here at $50 o'clock.
While attempting to turn his car
on the levee road. Armstrong lost
control of his steering apparatus and
the machine topped and rolled
over the edge into the water. All
five passengers were flung free of the
machine into the water.
The women were dragged down by
their clothing. but Armstrong seized
a boat moored nearby and crawled
aboard Miss Julia Dungan's body
was recovered at 1880 last night.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
TWO SHOPPING BAGS
HAVE BEEN RECOVERED

Two shopping bags, which are sup
nosed to have been stolen from tae
union station by pickpockets a week
or so ago. were discovered Monday
hidden in a recess of the foundation
for the new forest service building.
corner of Twcnty-fourth street and
Lincoln avenue.
One OF the bags contained I'VE
handkerchief, two pairs of black cot
ton gloves, n large pair of shears and
an assortment of hairpins. The other
contained a conglomeration of femi-
nine "junk," including gloves, hand
kerchiefs. pins. several smal pocket
books, two railroad tickets from og-
den to Lucin. two baggage c1ecks-
Nos. 7s70256-an excess baggage
check. purchase slips from the Fair
store of Bisbee. Arizona, made out TO
Mrs. t. B. Stamford, and various
other articles.
The bags arc now at the police sta
ton awaiting the owners The bags
wore reported as stolen from the
union station several days ago.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
F @ R E s 7
f | R E is
RAGING
Is Within Half Mile of
Powder Magazine
at Nc Cloud

McCloud, Cal, June S.-A fierce for
est fire Is sweeping toward the big
plant of the McCloud River Lumber
company early this morning, and a
crew of fifty men has been sent out
on a lumber train with tanks Of water
to attempt to check the flames. The
fire Is within half mile of powder
magazine belonging TO the company.
which contains a carload of explo-
siveS.
A guard placed at the powder house
to protect 1t from striking employees
of the company Is backfrlng in the
direction Of the approaching wall of
fire in the hope of saving the building
from destruction.
The services Of the troops sent mere
TO preserve order during the progress
of the strike have been rendered by
the officers In fighting the new dan.
ger, but have not been accepted.
Residents Of the town are preparing
TO flee.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
TEST NJ ABE
ON j. P.
TRAINS
FAVORABLE SHOWING FOR THE
UTAH DIVISION.
Enoines Do Good Work Under Control
of Engineers of Long Experience
superintendent Is Pleased,

Superintendent w. A. Whitney OF
the Utah division OF the Union Pacific
arrived from Rawlins this morning.
where he had been to observe the clcv-
er workings OF the test car now being
operated over the system by the Scran-
ton International School management.
Bv an electric system connecting the
car with the engine drawing the train,
a record Is kept OF stops at stations
the purpose. or cause OF delay; the
amount of fuel handled by the ire
man. the pressure Of steam, speed,
curves. time: the drawbar pull, show
Ing the capacity of the engine as II
is working. the manipulation OF the
air brake machinery and the like.
The tests made on the utah divis-
ion under the personal observation
Of Superintendent Whitney brought
ont the fact that the Union Pacinc
passenger engines were all doing eA-
cellent and satisfactory work ana
were In charge of competent and OK
nerIenced men who were thoroughly
familiar with track conditions and the
duties to which they were assigned
Mr.. Whitney added that the car was
a good thing in many WAYS, but on
tho tests made over the Utah divis-
ion n had simply verified his own
views regarding the Union PACING mo-
,,ye mower and the capability and IN
ta,lieence of the companys Old en-
ployeS.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-08
MRS. WILLIAM ANNIS
is ENGAGED TO MARRY.

New York, June S.-Mrs. William E.
Annis, who Is appearing in a musical
specially at a New York theater. be-
cause She was called on to support
herself and her two children since
the Staying of her husband by Cap
tain Peter c. Hams. Jr.. announces
that she is TO be married to a pros
porous real estate broker.
Il have only been on the stage A
week. she said last night, after she
had responded 10 several curtain calls.
and II is all very nice and the aud
icnces arc very kind TO me, but [
want my own home where ] can have
my children and be with them. The
hope for n return OF happiness which
was mine before Mr. Annis was kill
ed, is only dream. but the man who
] am 10 marry sympathizes with me
thoroughly, and I know that If any
thing is possible he VIII accomplish
il. ] will not be married until my
theatrical engagements are conclud-
ed
Mrs Anns refused to reveal tho
identity Of her fiance.