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The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
A Tart Tonque.

Col. Robert C. Carter, at a Nash vile banquet, was talking about cam paign comrades.
 Then there was Dash of Company A." he said. Dash had the reputation of being the nastiest-tongued man in the regiment.
 Tt was Private Dash, you know. who out foraging one evening on a rich estate. came accidentally upon the owners wife, grande dame in evening dress.
 Dash asked her for food She re- fused him. He asked again. But, still refusing. she walked away.
 No. she said. I'll give you noth- ing, trespassing like this, I'll give you nothing. My mind Is made up
 Made up, is it?' said Dash. Like the rest of you, eh? ?'"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
SKIN BEAUTY PROMOTED

In the treatment of affections of the skin and scalp which torture, disfig- ure, itch. burn. scale and destroy the hair. as well as for preserving, puri- flying and beautifying the complexion, hands and hair. Guticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are well=nigh in- fallible. Millions of women through out the world rely on these pure, sweet and gentle emollients for all pur- poses of the toilet bath and nursery. and for the sanative, antiseptio cleans ing of Liberated, inflamed mucous sur. faces. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Boston, Mass, sole proprietors of the Cuticura Remedies, will mail free. on request. their latest 32-page Cutieura Book on the skin and hair.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
RECOGNIZES A GOOD WORK
-s-rresioent Roosevelt Pays Enthusl- astio Tribute to Mission
 Hospitals.

In Uganda. MT Roosevelt responded to an inyitaroh to open new addi. ton to the Meneo c. NJ. g. hospital. Mir. Roosevelt said.
 Long before came here I had known of the work that was being done in Uganda, and felt particularly anxious 10 see il Here you have a particularly intelligent native race. which has already developed a very interesting culture of its own. a cul- tare both political and social. And the great work must of necessity be te try 70 help that race onward. and to try 10 do if in practical fashion. and to to 1t so that the doing of it shall be primarily a benefit 10 the race. and secondly, a benefit 10 your own people from whom you come
 have the strongest feeling as 10 the good that Is being done by the medical missionary. There must be some visible fruit in the life and work of the man who breaches if his preach iHg is going to have q very great ef. feet upon those to whom he breaches. That visible fruit can be shown in many different ways, and one of the most efficient ways of showing 1t Is by just such work as Is being done in connection with this building. which it will naturally be a source of pecu- liar pride to myself to have my name associated with. and which I now take pleasure Ill declaring to be open"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
A Protection Aaainst the Heat.

When you begin to think it's a per sonal matter between you and the sun to see which is the hotter. buy your self glass or bottle of Coca-Cola. It Is cooling-relieves fatigue and quenches the thirst. Wholesome as the purest water and lots nicer to drink At soda fountains and car bonated in bottles-5c everywhere. Send 2c stamp for booklet The Truth About Coca-Cola' and the Coca-Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910. The latter contains the famous poem Casey At The Bat" records, schedules for both leagues, and other valuable baseball information compiled by au- thorities. Address The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Conditional Piety,

Two Scotch fishermen, James and Sandy, belated and befogged on a rough water, were in some trepidation lest they should never get ashore again. At last Jamie said:
 Sandy, I'm steering, and I think you'd better put up bit of prayer"
 'I don't know how" said Sandy
 ''If ye don't I'll chuck ye overhoard.' said Jamie.
 Sandy began; "Oh, Lord, I never asked anything of ye for fifteen years and if yell only get us safe back IT never trouble ye again, and"
 Whist, Sandy" said Jamie "Th' boats touched shore; don't be be holden to anybody. y."-Short Stories.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Meets a Strange Death,

Heber Springs-A man named Rob inson stopped in at the house of ' H. Barrett, about les east ot here. and sank into chair on tEc porch and died without speaking. \ pest mertem examination disclosed tho fact that he had been hurt on tae side and the head. \ mule ha bat been riding was found grazing r57r the house, and 1t is thought that ta WIS thrown from the mule ge3 kicked
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Why He Quit.

"Bondsonby has given up smoking. "
 Impossible He's been a slave to the habit for years"
 He's given 1t up, all right"
 Why? Did the doctor order him to do 1t on account of his nerves?"
 No. don't believe SO; but you Know that peach of stenographer oes had for the past few weeks? Well. happened to overhear her say one day, when Bondsonby was listening, that she would be as willing to kiss a pig as to kiss man who was always smoking"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Why He Whitewashed

A country doctor tells a story of a man who moved into dilapidated old cottage, and was found by the doctor busily whitewashing it inside and out I'm glad to see you making this old place so nice and neat. said the physi. clan, its been all eyesore in the neighborhood for years" '"Tain t nothing to me about eyesores," was the reply. The last couple what lived here had twins three times, and hope whitewash is good disinfectant Ye see we've got ten children"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
ENDORSE HARMON
 FOR PRESIDENCY
OHIO DEMOCRATS REKoMtNATE
 HIM FOR GOVERNOR.
Over His Protest They Also Start Vigorous Boom to Make Him
 Next President

Dayton, Ohio.-The Democrat c party of Ohio goes into tae stata campaign this fall with .Iu.l-m liar. mon as it's candidate fo~ governor and president The Dpmoce@.c attsa convention, which has jus completed its lat7rs. endorsed his il rEa strongest terms for the presidency 8f the Urned States. after Il aad fe. nominated him for goverpe =av ar
 clamat.on. Governor Harmon made
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Good Scheme.

Its shame" commented the friend of the restaurant proprietor.
 What's a shame9" asked the res. taurant man in surprise.
 Why. that you should give that for the patrons at her table"
 "Oh. pay her extra for that. You see she is so pretty not one man would kick If the steaks were so tough they pulled his teeth out"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Wrono Diaunosis.

A drummer was taken ill suddenly He went to see physician of consid erable standing. and the following conversation ensued "I feel very sick declared the drummer Whats the trouble" asked the physician Severe pain in my side "Humph, said the doctor slowly, T think you have appendicitis. You have made a mistake, doctor" replied the sales man. I'm not a millionaire, just 8 plain drummer Well, l guess you just have the cramps, then" replied the indignant parsonage. Five dol lars, please"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Paired.

She was an amiable old lady, and volunteered much information to the fair stranger who had come down to see an important event in the country town-the laying of the foundation stone of the new church.
 Yes. prattled the old lady, that is the duke and duchess, and the couple behind them are the mayor and mayoress; and those two to the right are the vicar and-er-yixen. - Ideas.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
The RulInc Spirit.

Husband Crushing into the room)- Come out, quick.
 Wife-What's the natter
 The house Is on fire, and we will De burned to death if we hesitate a moment, Run. run for your life!"
 Yes, I'll be out in minute I've got to tidy up the rooms little so that II will look decent when the fremen get here Modem Society.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

across my back grad ually became more severe until 1 was in constant misery. My feet and hands were swollen to twice their natural size. The kid ney secretions were in a terrible condi-
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Riqht Name at Last.

Let me show you our latest novel ty," said the clerk in the haberdash- cry. Here Is the north pole collar button Named in honor of Cook and Peary."
 By Jove," laughed the humorous customer They couldn't find a better name for a collar button"
 Why not?'
 Because il is so hard to locate"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
HOW's This?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward for any ease of Gatarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F J CHENEY X CO. Toledo. O. We the undersigned have known [ J. Cheney for the last IS years. and believe him perfectly hon orabie ia all business transactions and financially able 10 carry any oblipations made by his firm.
 NALpINo. kiNNAN & MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo 0 Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take BAus Family Pills for constipation
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

tlon-tOr months 1 yoided What seemed 10 be clear blood. 1 became so dizzy everything seemed to whirl. My con- aition was alarming when l began using Doans Kidney Pills. Before long I improved and was soon strong and we'll"
 Remember the name-Doans.
 For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Soothing.

But those extremely violent wom- en lunaties-how do you manage to keep them so quiet?"
 That's an idea of the new superin- tendents.'
 4Yes?h
 Yes, he had the straight Jackets made up in the peek-a-boo style. - Puck
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
pisaoree Over Labor Union Clause

Washington, D. C.-Congress is confronted with a serious difficulty which has brought the houses into direct disagreement and may delav adjournment. in the question of whether labor unions should all b. exempted from prosecution under the Sherman antitrust law. Tho confrees of the two houses met and adjourned with both sides standing as firm as ever The house favors ex empting labor unions and the senate nposes exemnting them. Another conference will be held.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Adversity is a searching test Of friendship, dividing the sheep from the goats with unerring accuracy; and this is a good service-Watson
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Accordino 10 Her Count.

Yes, said the young wife; Philip and l have lived together a whole year. and we've never had the slight est quarrel"
 What are yoa talking about, You and Philip were married seven years ago,"
 "To be sure We were, but you forget nat he's a trareling salesman"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
Rarherous Humor.

Barber-How would you like your hair cut, sir?
 Stude-Fine. Do you think l came in here to discuss the tariff?
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION.
A Case of Terrible Kidney Trouble.

Henry Palmer, Cole and Walnut Sts., Gainesville, O., says: My kidney trouble was caused by hardships and exposure in the army. The awful pains
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Gayboye-Men are no good, eh? Wasn't 1t man that made us smokeless powder, horseless carriages and wire less telegraphy, eh?
 Mrs. Gayboye-Yes, and I'd think more of man if he'd make you smoke less tobacco. drink less wine and spend spend less money,
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Constipation causes and seriously agxravat.s many diseases. lt IS thoroughly cured hr Ir Pierees Pellets Tiny susar-coated granules
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Unsung songs cheer no hearts.-A Williams
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Our dearest thoughts are ont ot seaeh-Xan Dyke.
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Do you think Miss Pink would marry me if should ask?"
 She might. Women are proverb- tally foolish"
The Forrest City times., 1910-06-24

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Forchildren teethtng, s1ftens the gums, redu n L4mnAtion alAys pain, cures wind colo. Dc bottls
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21

a feels herself
Illinois cVi
privileged knock the door down
let all
innocent
sensible knows that nat Is
which children The
accommodation
wasted
in
sang
His perform Who therefore
odmad designed
sunlight life? The
making Quake
been Plymouth
independence Hall?
everything
diff
fcul child
wild bird all invitations child
other State legislature and good
down the bars mhkng
their offspring within
right of mud monkeyhn
and When thoroughly
nations welfare
hands with the bu landlord him
be hasty in condemning him
GOd-1ppncot's
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
A Church in a Rock.

In the quaint old German town Of
OberStein an ancient church stands,
built in the great rock rising from
the river. The front Of the building
is of stone, but the church itself is
followed out Of the rock and pene.
trates far into Its heart. Tradition
says that in the fourteenth century
the Count. Of Oberstein, one of the
old robber barons, fell deeply in love
with a beautiful young lady. the
daughter Of neighboring knight.
His brother also sought the fair
maiden's hand and the two suitors
had a violent quarrel. The upshot
was that the Count flung his hapless
brother from the top of his castle
wall, high up the precipitous cliff.
Repenting OF his awful deed, the
Count vowed that he would build a
church where his brothers body first
touched the ground. He did so. ex-
cavating the church in the rock; and
tradition goes on to say a miraculous
spring Of clear water sprang from
the crag as a token that heaven
was appeased. This curious church
Is now the only Protestant place OF
in the town.-Wide World
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Smelling Nuts for Candy.

Nuts for several years have ke
going higher and higher. An old 4
shelter tells Tip thousands of pour
of nuts are sold now in New Ye
where hundreds were sold twer
years ago. Nuts that five or six yeS
ago were a drug on the market at
and IL cents pound are now cons
cred a bargain to be snatched at
IL or 20 cents a pound. Nut crachs
and Smelling have grown to be
business. Much of the meat is us.
for the astonishing increase in t
candy, cake and confectionery bp
ress. Now are many immense can
stores where a few years ago We
only stick candy and taffy tr
shops.
Nut Smelling is largely done by pS
ented machinery that works in seen
Some say they boil or steam to sois
the nut before cracking; some ~
they crack them from this end ~
some from the other. Anyhow, e:
kernels come out much more peri
whole meats than the hand crack
and the high friced kernels bring IT,
40 to 80 cents a pound. Anot
thing that adds to the price Of NJ
is that they have to be kept In
we're cold storage, else they quid
taste rancid. Cocoanuts and Bn
nuts are hardest to keep without q
Many of the nuts eaten today, L.
meat, were in cold storage yesterd
New York Press.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21

for lawns. Every year the demand
! for it is increasing because eacf
year it becomes more difhcult to flno
meadows with sod suitable for trans
planting. First class sod is worth
about s cents a square foot, and as
mine is always first class I usually
get the price for 1t.
you must not think that the sod
I sell grows wild on my meadows
have twelve acres devoted to
growing sod Every year seed down
four acres 1t requires three years
cultivation to produce the best grade
OF sod.
Such sod is a vivid green in color
with tuft as close and thick as
velvet. 1t will give the grower a
| profit Of from three to four hundred
dollars an acre, and if the sod farm
is located near a residential city or
suburb it will be sold as fast as it
can be lifted.
For growing sod the land should
be prepared exactly as If it was to
8
sown either in the spring or autumn
according to the location and con-
ditions. Personally l prefer the
autumn sowing, but as fast as the
sod Is removed l am generally do
ing it nine months in the year.
"Of course the Kentucky blue
grass is the ideal lawn grass and so
Of course it is the best grass for the
sod farmer. 1t requires three years
to cover the ground, but when once
it does the texture is constantly i'm
proving and the color is unsurpassed.
AS rule l add oats to my lawn
mixture at the rate of one quart to
three hundred of the mixture. The
grasses and do not interfere because
they are killed by the first cutting
Of the mower.
Spring sown grass should be cut
when it has attained the height Of
three inches. The cut grass should
be left where it falls to act as a
mulch to the roots. Once the grass
begins to grow freely l not only cut
1t every ten days but roll 1t also
This rolling is especially necessary
the first year because the grass IS
not rooted any too firmly. l am
careful to see that the knives of the
mower are set high for the first sea.
sons use so as not to cut the grass
shorter than two inches. II the
weather is extremely hot and dry ]
roll instead of cutting.-New York
Sun.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Chronic Discomfort.

President Taft, in one of his ad
dresses to the farmers Of Florence
N. c., told a story about discomfort
mo man." he said, "can really un
derstand chronic discomfort after
having eaten one Of those famous
pine stews of North Carolina. Chronic
discomfort does, however, exist. Now
and then we find case or two
among farmers when the weather
goes wrong.
'Ah, yes, Joseph, you have cause
to complain lawyer said to a farm
er. The harvest has been very bad;
no doubt of that. But you should re-
member that Providence cares for
all. and even the birds Of the air
are provided for
Yes, said the discontinued farm
er. SO they are-off my potatoes
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Listening to Music

A young man who persisted in
whispering loudly to the lady who
accompanied him to a symphony con-
cert, telling her what the music
meant, " what sort Of a passage was
coming next, and so on, caused seri-
Gus annoyance to every one OF his
immediate neighbors. Presently he
closed his eyes and said to his com.
panion:
'dIid you ever try listening to mu.
nc with your eyes shut? You've
no idea how lovely It sounds"
Thereupon q gentleman who sat in
seat in front Of the young man
twisted himself about and said grave
ly:
Young man. did you ever try lis.
tenlng to music with your mouth
shut?"-Manchester Union.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
ITO AND TIE MARINES
Thirst for information of J:-oan. !
Sassinated Statesman


The Marquis Ito, who was ras,
aSSasslnated by a Corean, was AIN.
eager to acquire information ah
Western civilization. During his !,
terms as Prime Minister Of Japan
country residence at DISC, near Tok
was at all times open to the forsr
and his ready command Of six
guages gave him many opportuaa
OF pumping his barbarian visio,
TWO American marines on 81.
leave several years ago were h
Toxic. and the course of a vaI,s
trip took them into the subps
Stopping to rest under q tree, a
lighted their pipes and were SUM-
ing the passing coolies and ricksaa
with lazy interest, when an open
riage, with outriders and other
dences Of japanese opulence, q,
along the road.
Seeing a jolly looking, bewhiskge
Japanese sitting alone in the vehicl.
they saluted in military fashion d
smiled back at him. Suddenly the 4
riage stopped and the occupant h
oned the marines to approach.
IF you're travelling my way, ts
is room in my carriage for tina
said the bewhiskered japanese
English.
The Americans shook the al
from their pipes, stiffened into dig
ty, and marched into the seat ota
them with all the aplomb of en-
rienced globe trotters. Then follop
a catechising such as they never y
derwent before. In the Language
one of them: e.
THE old guy asked us all we ka
about civilization down to who kill
Billy Patterson, and he pumped U.s.
dry as battleship three months d
dry dock. He was a wise nut q
right, and good judge of a cigx
He was especially interested =
the service and his questions gps
the treatment of men and chan
for promotion in the United SUI
Marine Corps showed knowledge
foreign military and naval affan
'Now." he remarked as the a
riage turned into a private driveH
this is where l live, and as I ha
an engagement on hand I will b.
to part company. You can have u
carriage for the ride to Toxic. ri
had an instructive half hour viii
you and I appreciate your forba
ance in submitting to so long craE
Good-by and good luy
to you both" Il
With these words the JapansA
handed two cards to the marin \
shook hands, got out of the vehtx
and disappeared behind a party u
bowling servitors while the carrA#
started for Toxic.
Bet he was big gun, all right, u
light" observed one of the maripsg
'enectvely. leaning back among u
and taking the card out. d
And he was. In English script q
N the card were two lines Of pr
which read: Marquis Hirobumi M
J. c. B. Prime Minister of Japan.
New York Sun. r.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Kissing His Chains.

Upton Sinclair in a recent addH
said pointedly: Poor people 500
times remind me of a dog once q
THE dogs muzzle, as the ami
passed me, dropped off. | am agc
muzzling, and so I kicked the "
continuance into the gutter.
But the dog resented my act0
showing his teeth and growing )
grily. He picked up the muzzle
trotted home with it in his mouth
Minneapolis Journal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
A SOD FARM.

One Woman Got Living by provid-
ing Material for Lawns.
IF ] am not the only woman In
the country raising sod for sale /
am sure there are not many 9th
ers > declared a woman whose sod
far-a is near a large city in the
nj lie West Though / am not
ming a fortune am making a
comfortable living with plenty o..
tine 10 enjoy life.
II grow sod to sell to gardeners
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21

Have you heard about Reggs
mo; what's the matter with Regsf
He has brain fever" Il don't DeaN
it." Why For the same reason =
a rag doll cant have appendiclus
Birmingham Age-Heraid.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Emancipation Of Woman.
BY Prof. James NJ. Hagerty,
OF Ohio IInixerSitX

HE emancipation Of has led questionable
cal conditions When she is educated she marres later in
and less inclined to When she marrie later in
she has fewer children. improvement
ly rather than increase in number the is rat
wholesome. Problems introduced which yet have
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
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The Dignity Of Our Courts.
BY Senator Depew.

]: ;:
HE wonderful evouions
liberty various distinction Of the
/ l
way there been change han
Of
oradica
foundations ae the
he
LOT hundred Weekly
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Play for the Love of
Playin&.
By Malcolm Kenneth Gordon,

DE plan OF using them games)
mind and body has
the harmonious development
been neglected by the school,
correct the evil! conns.eia1n
well night ruined
them The individual
striving
with other schools
n depended their winning love
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21

oeer the higher developed the inclined she
healthy and vigorous those Of
the
one result has been that the children have been individual
household
@ prayer meeting and the church have the
and the social settlement have the
education OF the chid.-Lesies
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-21
Tamperin& With Providence.
Bv Clifford Howard.

Illinois legislature providing punishment loi
the heartess who prohibits children in apartment
houses aroused very general applause through
out the country this popular satisfaction Is Que
IN the pleasure the head and how
much of springs love OF the human lamb with It's
discuss Su