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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
By Harry A. White

1T takes a newspaper pretty By Harry
long time to travel from the
United States to the Philip
pines and so when news reaches there it IS
likely To be rather old. One reads it with
relish however; for. after all, it means word
from oversee, a message from the great Home
Land SO it was that on July "a received my
favoritc home paper bearing date of June IL,
1909. Turning to the magazine section, was
struck 10y the first article therein, which treated
upon the happiness or otherwise OF The De
tachcd Life" And here want to say word
on that subject myself.
| have never been married man and there
fore have never been divorced; but these states,
! fear are not the only ones where man specially
learns the beauty of loneliness and comes to
feel the pleasures found in ar evening spent
with Il friend over a box OF good cigars and a
blazing CRATE.
To my mind there is one class of individuals
who above all learn to know the real loneliness
of life and often when it is too late think of set
Ting down and endeavor to erect over the ruin
a home of their own. l am speaking of the
derelicts of life, the men who, having little
money perhaps, and genius for doing nothing
in particular but everything fairly well, set out
IN younger years to see the world,-not the
little world about the home State or native city,
but the broad open spaces, the hooks and
corners one reads about and i boyhood
years dreams about. 1t generally takes good
deal of courage to start on lite like this. and
the majority turn back after the first uncom-
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find it allurng until near the close OF life. they
find as Emerson has expressed it. that they
have nothing broader than their own shoes.
I REMEMBER now chap ran across IN the
little town OF Annapolis Maryland. big
electrical construction contract was being filled
there, and line was being built from that city
to Baltimore and Washington. When we first
met he was clothed in a simple suit of blue
serge, for it was summer, and we compared
notes Yes he had come down from the North
to see something of how the folks N Maryland
lived, and was going to work on the new electric
road in the morning. l asked him what he was
going to do.
oh, do almost anything that comes my
way, you know" he replied. Il carry my
climbers with me; for that the trade learned
as Il boy.
So here he was. derelict. drfter pair Of
pole climbers his only asset and handling daily
voltages that at any time might send him sud-
denly upon a very long journey. sketch of
his life he gave me during the evening let me
know in part who he really was.
A graduate from of the leading univer-
sites he had gone to work in big Office in an
other city. and one day had had little argu-
ment with the boss. He was great reader and
wanted to see how the other half lived: he
gave up a good position with all its prospects
and took to the wandering life. His parents
died during long absence, and then there
was really nothing to go back TO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
DO YOU KNOW? B B:s:s: Y Yss Be- Don.

gold piece in one scale, YOU would have to
put about six and halt bills in the other to
balance it
He produced figures to prove that SIS gold
piece weighed .296 OF an ounce, avolrdupoIs. An
employee who makes the bills up in pack
ages of one hundred each said that hundred
bills weighed four and one-haf ounces. That
would make one bill weigh .O45 of an ounce,
and between six and seven would balance the
gold piece.
Figures on the lifting proposition were fur
nished from the department where the money
IS weighed IN bags as standards. The standard
amount for gold com, $1,000, weighs eighteen
and half pounds. Five hundred silver dollars
weigh thirty-five and half and $500 in half
dollars, or four hundred coins. weighs eleven
pounds. Taking two hundred pounds as a good
lift for an average man. these results
obtained
METAL MONEY
Gold coins Gail OF standard weight s5s, $50 co
Silver dollars ........ o617.OO
Half-dollarS .-...... 3 1896 90
Quarters ................. 1867 90
Dimes .... . 3,6l5SO
Nicktls .-.... 9l7.OO
Cents 2956l
PAPER MONEY
One-doll.tr bills ....S 71,111
Two-tollar bills .......... 142 222
Five-dollsr bills ... 355, 555
Ten-dollar bills . . 71l,1lOI
Twentv-dollar bills .-..... ,422 22O
Fiftv-dollar bills .... - 3555 $50
One hundred-,lollar bills ....... 7,1I1,I1OI
Five huntlred-dollar bills ~ So 555, $50
Thousand-'lollar bills. ....... 7l,I11, 100
Two hundred pounds of $4,000 gold cert-
ficates, the largest denomination issued by the
United States Government, would amount to
enough TO finance full grown trust S7Il,1lI,-
600 If the Young woman who was worth
S2S 6+7 in gold coin had been worth her weight
in these $4,000 certificates, she would have
been valued at $3.50. IA 3SJ
F. T. Pope
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02

IT takes a newspaper a pretty
i long time to travel from the
limited States to the Philip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
THE DERELICT

How about your friends in
the home town." said l..
MY friends Why. man.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30

est you will become interested in the tax rate and in the spending of public money lt Will make you better all round citizen.
 Real estate k The best possible in- Yestmnt. fcauuat Get away from yea. itVH not dcFrerj1te in value mies>yoa 6Hu3erad iayaur selection.
 t~e tie money yaa are now using paying rcut to make payments on permanent home Ina few years you will find yourself tine passes~or ofav1l- esbieproFeftf. iusteadof theownerof q handsome collection of rent receipts. You can't sell rent receipts. but you eau usually find a buyer for good pro. pefty
 While Wcare onthe subject of invest ment, just remember that 60 years ago the relatives Of Jno Hunt of New York tried 10 have him sent to the insane asylum because he paid g., loo for a strip of New York real estate. A few days ago the same piece of property sold for Sl ,s25, GOO - Shreveport Times.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
YOU TAKE NO RISK
Our Reputation aBd Money are Back
 Ol This Offer

Ncp.y for al tHa medicine u,sd during tEe trial -four remedy ai,~to completely fede2ey5aofc6nst patton. Me tateaH tbc r1zk You are nof obligated Us IF anyway whatever. ii you accept our offer Could any th'nE be more faIrla youy Is there any tessen ~h, yoa should hesitate to put our claims te a practical test?
 The mosi scientific, commonsense treatment k Bexaif orderlies. which are eaten like candy. They are very pronounced. gentle and agreeable in every way They dc not cause diar- fhoea. nausea, tlatuIence, gripping or any inconvenience whatever. RexalI orderiies are particularly good for aged and delicate persons.
 We urge you to try Rexall Orderies at our risk. Two sizes. l0c and 25c. Remember, you can get Rexall Reme dies in this community only at our store-fhe Rexall Store. ]. T. San aeys, North Front Street, Forrest City. Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30

of section two e, township five t5) north fellows. ~ e'
 nder a sale of all east of the river in inc northeast quarter Che l-4t of section four t4) township four t4) north range two t2I east. and the south half of The northwest auartpr K - nv l-4l of section fifteen Cj), township five t5) H0ttH, range two t2f east by q Commissioner of the st Francis hancery Court. made on Jan uafy - lSo} in pursuance of the Overdue TaY lteiee rendered by said Court on October 21 NV, Tor the delinquent state and County taxes of the years ls65 to lSs2 inclusive, which sale was duly confirmed, and al which sale all east Ot the river i'll the northeast quarter the i-i) ot section four (D township four (4) north, range two t2t east, was sold to the state of Arkansas, and the south half of the north west quarter ts l-2 nv l-4) of section fifteen do). township five @ north, range two @ east, was sold to L. r. Featherston who con yeyed same to Renick Feat herston on Septem- Der 26, 1891, and also
 nder sale of said south half of the north west quarter Is l-2nw l-4l of section fifteen Ii'l township five i5l north, range two l2i east for state and County taxes for the year Is4 made by the collector of St Francis County on June le, lsa5, at which sale Norton and j, NJ. PreWett, who assigned their certificate of purchase to Renick Featherstou on on oclober 3l, 1ho. and on October A, lH0 T. (. Merwin, clerk of the County Court or said county conveyed said land To said Renick Eeatherstou by tax deed of said date; and from him the said land came liiouSu Hle>ht convey yaUCes To the petitioner; and also,
 Under sale of the southwest quarter sw l-4 of section two l2i, township five 5 north, range two I2i east. for tate and county taxes for the year ls,2, made ny the collector of said county on June 9, 1s13. al which sale said land was struck of and sold to the state of Arkansas.
 On July 7. lqdi. the state of Arkansas. by F. l.. Conway, state Land Commissioner. issued 10 c. E. Evans donation deed to all east of the river in the northeast quarter he l-4 of section four | north, range two t2I east and thence. through mesHe eouveyanees. il came 10 tine petitioner,
 on August l3, lsla. the state of Arkansas. by W. k Miller Auditor issued 10 Molie l.. Brigham, donation deed to the southwest quarter l>Wl-4 of section two 2l township five I5Horth, range tWo,2, east, and thence through mesne convey yances il came To the petitioner: and
 The said Fly. II. Blossom herebo calls on all persons who can set up any rights To said land purchased, in consequence of any irregu- larity OF iutormauty connected with the said tax sales or either of them, to show cause, If any they can at the said December term, lala- of the said ~t Francis Co. Chauccry Court, and al the time aforesaid why the said tax sale ao made should Hot be confirmed, and the title To said lands Quieted in him
 HENRY N, BIosSOM. Petitioner September ,n. l9lt
 Norton * liuzhe., Solicitors. 9-31-6t
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Aoliee Of Continuation.

b.5AD " r ls hereby given that at the becenl- s' teilll i4te. ot [ he ~t. Francis County ArN- SIt1sa9' , 4aHeery Court, and on tAe third day iiIsl'Nt; or as soon thereafter a> may be. i'ti5 H Blossom will apply to sad Court for ts confirming his title To the south half t5-' "i tAt northeast quarter tne l-t of scc- Sa Sss 1l+i =tnHt t5H, the southeast quarter of ..4u ihlllY-tour C}4); and the northwest s"i .St pI tae southwest quarter tn# i-4 SN sf1 t t 5t9H thlrtY-tiXe ft51 all iH township >, i.l Holih, range two ? east, and situate lu tiei9 ountY, Arkansas.
 94s eiahus tleto said land as follows ,s "d'f aa Act of Congress of september -@. fE "utttnY the said lands We're granted tu
 5alt CT Arkansas and.
 ef "ttI patent To said lands from the state si.1 ~ NaaNas lssued November9, 9, ls61. 10 A. M NJ n' Baftentine, as aSsiguees of ~am ]. h.. Ns, Who had entered the sane from T 'taie Tn the year iSGu.
 A Vtpe-h meSue COnVeYances from the said es,t ,l' duq t. E. Ballentine. the said lands 'uV} on December 2s, 19ds to the petitioner. o, ,IQ ail he said Henry NJ Blossom hereby calls ls,.1ji i persons who can srt up any right To said r,.,I y,f '2 purchased, in consequence of any ir- Ss74 iol " or lntormality connected with the ar,, ,S(alts or either of them to show cause, 1T ef ttlty can, at the said December term, 1910. fba a." a." ourt, and at the time aforesaid. why fitfH Hal1 sales should mol be confirmed and the Aio, '' sald lands be quieted and confirmed in
 NJ. W. sEABoRN. Sept..-, Clerk of Chaucery Court Nl.,'ihhet 70. 1910 9-iu-ot t'eh Hughes Solicitors
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Where the Change Has Come,

Neoftehhear some one say, Things were not that way when was young."
 But they were It is not the things that have change d but ourselves.
 Our prim and precise amt may make q fuss because nice strolls down to Lovers Lane in the summer twilight but all the same she would have iump- ed at chance to do the same thing thirty years ago. When he came along she went
 Mother grumbles because we sit out on the porch and talk little late, but she forgets how the old man used to call her down good and hard because dad stayed pretty late when he was sparkling her.
 We think the circuses are hummer than they used to be and the clowns are not half as funny
 Bat they are.
 The winters are just as cold and the summers just ss hot
 The flies are as thick and mosquitoes bite just as hard.
 About the only difference is that in the flowery days of youth we did not have troubles.
 Now we do.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Own Y0ar Own Home.

This is not real estate advertise meut. but a straight heart-to-heart talk to young men who are working on salaries.
 Own home,
 It seems like We have read that line before. Of course. it was in the real estate columns. It was paid adyertis- ing but this is not. Itmay pay you to heed il nevertheless.
 If you are getting any kind Of an income at all you can save part of it. Don't spend it all having a good time. Go out and use your judgment in the selection of lot Make q payment down and arrange to make additional payments at allotted times. You will find the investment fascinating. It will take you out of a rut and give you a new grip on yourself. It will make you interested in the neighorhood and in the community. Out of self inter-
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Don't Break Down.

Severe strains on the vital organs, like strains on the machinery cause break-downs. You can't over-tax stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels or nerves without serious danger to your self. If you are weak or rundown, or under strain of any kind, take Elec- tric Bitters, the matchless, tonic medicine. Mrs. J. F. Van de Sande, of Kirkland, Ill, writes: That 1 did not break down, while enduring a most severe strain, for three months, is due wholly to Electric Bitters. 2 Use them and enjoy health and strength. Satisfaction positively guaranteed 50c at all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Report of Commissioners of Accounts

The undersigned as commissioners of accounts of St. Francis County, heretofore appointed by your Honor, submit the following as our report to the present term.
 We met at the Clerks office, and have carefully checked over all the al- lowances by the County Court snce our last report and compared the same with the record and the war rants cancelled by said court on Aug, T., 1910. And also by the recorded list made by the County Clerk for our convenience; which said recorded list of cancelled warrants we adopt as a part of this report, which list when compared and checked over with the cancelled warrants we found correct.
 We destroyed all the canceled war rants as required by law, viz. Bond Interest Coupons $l,l00; District School Warrants S52, 3S5.26 County Common School Warrants 825.O0; Court House Fund s503. l5 and County General Fund Warrants S25. .527 40.
 We have examined the accounts of the collecting officers and find that they are prompt ill paying over the funds. and have proper receipts on file with the Clerk.
 And we again commend the County Judge for his excellent arrangemept in hiring out the county convicts, thereby saving great expense to the county-and also for his personal in- terest in improving the public roads In regard to the interest accounted for by the Bank of Forrest City as de- positoly, we can only say that we have not estimated that item, as it would be necessary to compare the same with the balances shown to be on haad by the Treasurer's books at the end of each qnarter and We could not do that in the time allowed us: and recommend that an accountant he employed for this work.
 In closing this report we wish 10 thank the county officials for their prompt and efficient assistance in our laboIs.
 Respectfully Submitted.
 w. S. IIECsTIss,
 SOL LEWIS,
 ]. C. BELL.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
THE J. W. BECK COMP ANY
Buyer Returned From Market and
 Big Stock Now Arriving

The J ". Beck Company is bend ing every energy 10 supply the citi- zens of this county with dependable merchandise of every description fresh from the markets.
 Mr. R. W Benson, the buyer fo this firm. returned Friday from St. Louis, where he spent several days in personally selecting the largest, most varied and beautiful stock of Dry Goods, Dress Goods. Ladies, Mems and Children's Furnishings, Shoes and other lines too numerous to mention, that this immense store has ever handled Bob has the repu- tation of doing nothing by halves and the only question is if he has not really plunged" in extensive buying. But he acted upon the fact that noth- ing is too good for their trade, and none need now to go to Memphis or send their orders to mail order houses in St. Louis or Chicago, for the cream of the markets offerings are now arriving and will be ready for your inspection at once at the Beck Companys Store. They desire to ex- tend a cordial invitation to their present. customers and the public generally to call and look over this immense stock of new and seasonable goods, feeling sure that they can supply your needs with the best the market affords, and at the very low- est prices at which such goods can be retailed.
 Nothing has been omitted, no money or effort spared, and their large place will be packed from cellar to roof with the latest styles, the best goods, and the greatest variety Call and see for yourself. You will be cordially welcomed, and courteous salespeople will tirelessly serve your every want in any line they carry. Look out for their big advertise ment next week.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
St. Francis Co. Teachers Association.

The St. Francis County Teachers Association met at the Crowley Ridge building Saturday, September "A, at 1:30 D. m.
 President Wilson opened the session with short talk on the purposes of the association. He invited all teach CTS of the county to become members and extended to every citizen of the county an invitation to meet with the teachers and discuss means of i'm provement for the public schools of the town and county
 Miss Sanders was appointed as sec retary pro tenn, Mrs. T. c. Nall being absent.
 MT. Miller, principal of the Forrest City, High School, discussed "The re- lation of the parent to the school and the necessity of cooperation between patron and teacher
 Miss Pearl Davis read splendid paper on "Education of past and pres ent. "
 Mir. Youngblood had some splendid suggestions on how to improve our association.
 Many other good things of value to the teacher were discussed.
 Mrs. Vincent, of Cross County. spoke on school improvement, showing what can be done by the country school teacher to improve the condi- tioc of the country schools
 An invitation to hold the next meet ing of the County Association at For rest City was extended by the faculty of the Forrest City Public Schools. The invitation was accepted by the teachers, and the Forrest City teach CTS will serve complimentary lunch to all out of town teachers.
 The next meeting will be held af- ter the holidays, just after the ses- sion of the State Teachers Associa- tion. We trust every teacher in St. Francis County will attend the State Association and come back home full of good things and new messages for the schools and teachers of St. Fran CiS County.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Recital at Shelby.ille.

The following from the Daily Union. .of Shel4yyi1e. Illinois, VIII b. read with interest by the friends of Miss Edith NadaEin, who will graduate in the splendid schools of that city next year.
 Pupils of piano and voice Of the Shelby College of Music gave a recital in the study room of the institution Friday night which bore out in every respect the anticipation Of the rela- tiyes and other music lovers Of attend. ing aHeof the most pleasing musical events of the season. The recital was under the direction of Mrs. Zoe Pearl Park. An appreciative audience was present and time after time as ex- ceptionally good numbers were rem dered by the pupils, who were making their initial appearance before the public, unrestrained approval was shown in the echoes ofapplause. The participants have every right to be proud of their achievement, which re- ceived expressions of universal satis- faction.
 The program opened with bass solo by Mir. Louis Craig, who sang with good interpretation, Out on the Deep" His voice Is smooth and showed result of excellent training
 Miss Edith Nadakin, who played two piano selections during the even- ing, followed with a number, "Deux Polonaise." Miss Nadakin possesses a deep musical feeling, sound musical judgment and taste for a girl of her age, and needs but experience in ap- bearing before audiences to win a reputation upon her ability. Miss Louise Pearson, who sang "Maytime. .n showed extraordinary good work and sang with very good taste and express sion. Miss Marie Stilwell's voice ally showed eXceptiongood training in two delightful solos, 70, Heart of Mine," and ''Slumber Boat" She sang with feeling and her vocal power was remarkably smooth in quality. Miss Estie Graybill, who possesses a charming stage presence, sang two songs, "A Song of Spring and Tis,, Summer in Thine eyes, with refine. ment, taste and expression Five young ladies, eostumed as Japanese maidens, sang song appropriate te the costumes.
 Mrs. Park, who has had charge of the vocal instruction, and Miss Hop- kins, the instructor of piano, have every right to feel proud of the show. ing of their pupils in the recital of Friday evening. The advancement ol the students in their work under the instructors has been remarkably rapid Relatives and friends of the pupils, who heard the recital Friday night can speak nothing but praise for the instructors, who made possible the great success of the event.
 Mrs Park, toward the close of the program, sang four numbers, and as usual the audience welcomed her singing. She is artistic and her con- ception of the solos was especially de ghtful. All were well done and bore a lot of feeling. g.-Shelbyville (lllnois Daily Union.
The Forrest City times., 1910-09-30
Tuesday, November $. 1910,

far the purpose of electing one Congressman from the First Congressional District of Arkansas.
 said election will be held at the several yot- ing precincts as now established and hy the judges and clerks in the several townships as stated below, appointed by and who will make returns of same To he Board of Election Com missioners of St. Francis County, Arkansas as required by law;
 VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES. Madison Township-precinct No. l, at Madison
 Madison Township-Preeinet No. 9 al the County Court House, Forrest City Madison ownship-Precinct No. j. First Ward Forrest City, sam Hodges store house
 Madison Township Precinct No | second Ward Forrest City, al the office of the Forrest City Gin Company.
 Madison Township No |, Third ward, Forrest City, at fly Hall
 franks IownShip-at TuuletOn, al \. J. Franks Township al Bonair, at=Barller's blacksmith shop.
 Blacbf,h Towuship-Pre No. lat Raw HsQn, al A,hWorth's store. BIaekt-A Fownship-Precinet No ?, at 00wau> store.
 Grigg, Township Precinct No |. at Wid- eher a' tlou>t ms old store house.
 nil- Township Precinct No ?, al Moseley Sehoo. iiouse
 Johnea fownskip-at New Castle, at the HQaSo oi the New Castle Gin Company. Ir'lt9 township al Colt al the house be- Tween tle 2in of the Colt Gin Company aud ele Qd williams store house. Ansuitie Township at the school house al MaredOuia
 Prairie Township at Palestine. al the store house formerly occupied hy Nr Felix Hail. Mill '''' p'l,l 'Wl,hlee.atiey fowuship-at Wheatley at Dr. Bettls BeS building
 The polls will open at x o'clock am. and Close al G;.4 o'clock p.m n All milis shops and factories in st. Franci, A9AHty al5d the state of Arkansas. are Fe- tA.Aahse their working forces not later than CLOCK Aa. on election day, So that all em- Vote
 M drtmshap, and drinking houses in said s39hll must he closed al sunrise on said day. ing day
 ,...V @iVven aadef my hand this, the Both day of 9pSe"4et, l4in at Forrest lily, Arkan~as. >z W. l.. WILLIAMS. >heuH and ES-0ficio Collector of tte= Reve-
 ""e>"i >t. Francis tounty, Arkansas.