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The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
A Gift With A Thought Tn It.

What other Christmas present costs so little and means so much as sub scription to The Youths Companion 52 weeks for sl75? 1t is gift which benefits not only the one who re- ceiyes it. but every member of the same household
 With many Christmas presents the sense of novelty wears off by Il e weeks end, but The Youths Con- panion Is as new and sought after tie tifty-second week of the year sas the first. It is elastic in its adaptabillty, too: for it does not matter whether the present is for boy or girl, young married people, sedate couples, grand parents-there never was one yet who did not set store by The Youths Companion. You cannot make mis- take if you give The Youths Com- panion-and it is only sl.75 year now. On January l. 1912, the price will be advanced to g. %.
 The one to whom you give the sub scription will receive free The Youth's $ Companions Calendar for 1912, litho- graphed in ten colors and gold, and you, too, as giver of the subscription. will receive a copy of the calendar.
 THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
 l4l Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
 New Subscriptions Received at this Otlice.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22

Edward Roleson Jr., who will finish this year at the Armour Institute, in Chicago, arrived Wednesday for a fort nights vacation with the family of his parents and other relatives and friends in Forrest City. Young Ed ward is much of a man, and bears with becoming dignity the unmistakably stamp of his college experiences and training We join in bidding him welcome and wishing him a very mer- " Christmas.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22

Rev. F. NJ. Gee, the new pastor as signed to the Helena District confer ence at Blythesville, will deliver his opening sermon at the NJ. F. church here next Sunday morning A choir of select voices of the city has been rehearsing appropriate music and it is reported that the new Methodist minister will make his bow to the congregation here at special Christ mas service. Rev. Gee Is said to be one of the ahlest preachers in the con ference and The Times desires to join our citizens in extending him a cor dial welcome to our fair city.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
Notice of Sale of Impounded Stock

Tues~av, January ?, 1912. between legal hours at the City Pound in Forrest City offer and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described animals which have been in my charge during the full limit Of the time prescribed by law:
 One black-spotted. white steer, marked with crop and a split in the right etr and crop and two splits In the left ear
 owners of the above described ami. nal may claim same by paying the impounding charges to the marshal on or before the date of sale. j. NJ. DAVIS. City Marshall
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22

Don be niggardly about it-just turn yourself loose and celebrate right. If you've got anything in you, let il come out, if it ain't nothing but good, loud yell.
 The Forrest City High school closed Thursday afternoon until Tuesday, January ,, 1912, in persuance of the usual custom of observing the Christ mas and New Year holidays.
 Ernest Terry, a valued employe of Terry x Tankersley at Round Pond, spend Wednesday in the city with his wife. The young people put in the day most pleasantly making their holiday purchases.
 Constable and Mrs J F. Stockard will leave Monday to take Christmas with the family Of their newly mar ried daughter, MT. and Mrs A. R. Hannah in Brinkley.
 
 George Bickerstatf, who has been at work the past three or four months for the Iron Mountain railroad at McGee, arrived in the city Thursday morning 10 spend Christmas with his mother and family.
 While Taft is asking for reduc- tion in the tariff on wool wouldn't it be a pretty good idea for our South ern Congresssmen and Senators 10 get busy in an effort to nave cotton bagglng and ties put on the free list? EOTEYSKTDNEYpUIS
 fos eAesAerg k,ossss AsO 6uooEs
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-22
ALLEGED MURDERER CAUGHT
". B. Medaris, Charged With Killing "i Tom Lester at Heth Saturday.
 July 1o. Landed in Jail.

D. E. Medaris, otherwise Known as Slim and Da ley Medaris, is now in the St. Francis county jail.
 A charge of murder in the first degree has been lodged against the prisoner, it being alleged that Medaris is the man who killed Tom Lester on Saturday night, July l5, at Heth.
 Deputy Sheriff ]. T. John. son brought Medaris in from Memphis Monday morning, following his capture by the police of that city on Sunday.
 At the time Lester was xii. led Medaris was charged with the crime. He did not deny It and 1t was said at that tune by persons who talked With him about the killing. that Medaris signified his in- tentlon of coming to Forrest City and giving himself up to the authorities, but it de. veloped that this was only a ruse on the part of the pris- oner to gain time in making good his escape, because since that time Medaris has been a fugitive from justice up un. til the time of his capture last Sunday in Memphis.
 On Sunday afternoon, July Is, following the killing of Lester at Heth, the body was brought to Forrest City up. on authority and instructions of Coroner k. P. Todd, and turned over to A. l.. Stevens x Co.,. who prepared it for burial. At that time the un- dertaker stated that Lester, i'll his opinion, had been knocked on the head with a blunt instrument or a pair of brass knucks, that had felled him to the ground, after which deceased's assailant had kicked him and stamped upon his body.
 Lester's body was held by the undertaken two or three days and was finally shipped to Fernando, Miss, upon ad- vice received from the dead mans family.
 At the time Lester was kil- led, about five months ago, feeling against the slayer ran high and there was a clamOr for the arrest of Medaris, the man accused of the crime, but who seemed to have dis. appeared as completely as if l the earth had swallowed him up. The first clue as to the fugitiye's whereabouts came to light a little more than a week ago, when Deputy J. i T. Johnson, while in Mem phis, stumbled, by the merest chance, upon the abode of the woman about whom 1t was said at the time of the killing Medaris and Lester had fought.
 Johnson apprised the Mem phis police of his find, telling them at the same time that he thought that by keeping a watch on the woman the capture of Medaris would only be a question of a few days. Sunday afternoon a wire from police headquarters in Memphis was received here notifying Deputy Johnson that his man was in custody.
 The accused, Medaris, pro- 1 tests his innocence and says that he only slapped Lester and knew nothing about his death until the next morning when he went out and found Toms dead body on the side of the railroad track.
 The law firm of Nortleet & Hurst has been retained by 1 the accused, who has written to his father, Noah Medaris,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For County Treasurer.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce John o. Harrison as a can
didate for County Treasurer, MS
candidacy being subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic party at the
primary election.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Marion A. Hudson as a can
dtdate for County Treasurer, his
candidacy being subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party at the
primary election.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce A. F. Mcneil as a an
didate for County Treasurer, MS
candidacy being subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party at the
primary election.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Geo. w. Lindsay as a candl
date for treasurer of Jefferson coun
ty. subject to the Democratic prlmar.
election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
CANDIDATES TALK
ON STATE ISSUE
Norwood and Robinson Have Joint
Debate mt Opening OF Ouacliita
County Fair.

Camden, Oct. 1S.-The Ouachita
County Harvest Fair opened here yes
terday with a record-breaking crowd
and many exhibits.
Congressman Joe 7. Robinson and
Attorney General Hal Norwood en-
gagged in a joint debate during the
day. Both are candidates for COVER
nor, and expressed their views on
state tissues. Mr.. Norwood opened
the debate with a speech of an hour,
devoting his attention principally to-
the -Turner-Jacobson bill.
Mr.. Robinson followed in a speech
of an hour. in which he also dis
cussed the Turner-Jacobson bill, and
severely criticised MI. Norwood on
the conduct Of the penitentiary and
the appointment OF election commits
sioners.
Mr.. Norwood closed with a re-
joinder. In which he asserted that the
management Of the state pen .tentiar,
is above criticism, saying that tbs
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
CRUELTY TO WOUNDED CONVICT
GUARD FOUND GUILTY.
CONVICT LATER DIED
Brutal Attendant Cursed Prisoner
Because He Was Too Badly
Wounded to Walk.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 1S.-The
Pe%nitentiary Board, as a result of its
investigation into a reported mis-
of a wounded convict at
Ward Monday morning, September
19. directed the superintendent to dis
charge Walter Barrier, a guard and
walking boss, upon motion OF Gen.
Norwood, and Mr.. Pitcock announced
that he had already done SO.
Voluminous testimony was taken in
the case, and thoroughly considered
by the Board, which found that the
complaints of m.streatment were
largely exaggerated, but OF sufficient
Importance to call for remedial &C
ton. George Sitting, a young white
man who had committed Il robbery
at Bonneville, and was serving a sent
ence for the crime, attempted to es-
cape, and was slot down by a guard.
He was kept on the depot platform
1T Nald ~ NhtNh ~ ~" '~
ing for a train to bring him to the
~penitentiary hospital in Little Rock,
where he died the next morning. The
Testimony showed that Barrier cursed
Sitting because he could not walk
on bis lone good leg and that he
and a trusty convict, Monster Wyatt,
handled him very roughly IN remov-
ing him 70 the car, dragging his legs
along the platform. J. 7. Scott, a
the chief testimony.
1t was the finding of the Board
that the guard should have called for
assistance in removing the wounded
man, and that the use of profanity on
the part of the guard in addressing
the prisoner was wholly unWarrant-
ed and unqualifiedly condemned by
the committee. The inquiry was
made by Messrs. lobe, Sloan ane
Hodges.
The superintendent was directed tt
keep a cot at each camp at all times
for the more convenient handling o
the sick and wounded. A motion b!
the governor prevailed that the Super
intendent exercise the utmost care il
looking after the interests Of the con
victs, when they are sick and wound
ed and that humanity prevail as tn
institutions rule of action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19

state officers had plenty of time to
attend to outside matters, as his bus
mess was here today, while Governor
Donaghey was on his way to Fort
Smith to make another political
speech. The meeting was character
lied by many pleasantries.
Among other events of the day was
a balloon ascension, in which the bal
loonist narrowly escaped death. When
he had assembled about so feet, the
balloon exploded, but the b~alloonlst
alighted on his feet.
The Camden Concert band, under
Instructor J. T. Ashford, is furnish
ing music for the occasion. The fair
closes Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For Representative.

The Graphic is authorized to an
u n Meyer Solmson as a candidate
for Representative, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic voters at the
Primary election to be held in Jetfer-
son county on December l.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce T. A. Wilson as a candidate
for Representative of jefferson u
ty, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary, December 1, 1911.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce A. r. Cooper as a candidate
for Representative of Jefferson coun-
ty, subject to the action Of the DEM
ocratic primary, December l, 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19

ness during the season and decline
to gin for anybody but himself.
This ruling was the result OF COM
plants of % farmers and business
men at Geary, Okla, against the Har-
ris-Irby Cotton Company with gen
eral offices in Oklahoma City.
When the complaints were filed the
Harris-Irby Company gave notice IL
would no longer gin cotton for the
public.
This raised the question whether a
cotton gin, the business Of which is
considered virtually as that of a pub
lie utility, had the right to retire
from public service arbitrarily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For County Judge.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. L. E. Cheek as a candidate
.or County and Probate Judge Of JEFF
ferson County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic Primary.
The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce G.. M. Philpot as a candidate
for reelection for county and probate
Judge. subject to the action OF the
d mocratic primary election, Dec. l,
1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
IT'S EQUAL DON'T EXIST.

No n has ever made a salye, ONT
ment or balm to compare with Buck
lens Arnica Salve. It's the one per-
feet healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Scald, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes,
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands or
Sprains its supreme. Unrivaled for
Piles. Try It. Only 25c at All Drug
gists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
A NOTICE.

Ceusart Bayou Drainage District
Notice is hereby given that the
drainage taxes of the Cousart Bayou
Drainage District will be due Novem-
Der 9Th, 1911. and unless paid within
sixty days thereafter q penalty OF
twenty-five (25) per cent attaches
for said delinquency. These taxes are
payable to Edgar Brewster, collector.
At the sheriff's Office. Pine Bluff,
Arkansas.
EDGAR BREWSTER.
10 Il 4 Collector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For Coroner.

The Graphic is authorized to In
nounce DR.. H. e. Williams as a cali
didate for an endorsement term for
Coroner of Jefferson county, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary to be held December l,
1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
GIVES AID TO STRIKERS.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and
bowels seem to go on a strike and re-
fuse to work right. Then you need
those pleasant little strike-breakers
Dir. Kings New Life Pills-to give
them natural aid and gently compel
proper action. Excellent health soon.
follows. Try them. Csc at All Drug
giSts,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
ED ]. KERWIN,
For Sheriff.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Edgar Brewster as a candi-
date for reelection as sheriff ,and
collector of Jefferson county for his
endorsement term, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary cleo
ton, December I.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For County Clerk.

The Graphic is authorized TO an
nounce Currin M. Nichol Tor county
and probate clerk of Jefferson county,
his candidacy being subject to the
action of the Democratic party at the
primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.
"
For ID.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Col. s. N. Taylor, of Jefferson
county. as a candidate for Congress
rrom the Sixth District, his candidacy
ne,no subtect to the action Of the De-
m~ocratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For Constable.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nnunce MI. Frank Stewart as a can-
didate for Constable OF vaugine
township. subject to action of Demo-
cratic primary. Dec, /. 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
Foley's Kidney Remedy VS.. a

Hon. Ark. J. E. Freeman says:
Il had a severe case Of kidney trou-
BILE and could not work and my case
seemed hopeless. One large bottle
of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured me
and / have never been bothered since
| always recommend 1t"
w. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
Fer CITY Atkerney.

The Graphic Il autherised to an
nounce v. B. Alexander . : candi-
date for city attorney. his candidacy
being subject to the aotioa q the
Democratic party at the city primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For ASSESSOR.

The Graphic is authorized to an
ounce John B. King as a candidate
for reelection for second term as
Assessor of Jefferson county, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primaries, December l, 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For State Senator.

To the Democratic Voters of Jefferson
County:
Believing that promotion is II OF
the rewards for faithful services ren-
dered, l hereby announce my andl-
dacy for State Senator, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primaries to
be held Dec. l, 1911. My record is
my platform. In the future, as in the
past. if elected, | shall protect at all
times the interests of the farmers,
business men and laboring people not
only of jefferson county but Of the
state as we'll. / solicit a careful con-
sideration of my candidacy, and II
deemed worthy, l solicit your vote
and influence.
ED ]. KERWIN.
TIL Graphic is authorized to an
nounce Thomas C. White, as a candi-
date for State Senator, subject to the
Action of the Democratic Primary
Dec. 1, 1911.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
For Circuit CLERK.

The Graphic is authorized to .
nounce G. e. Lyle as q candidate for
an endorsement term for the office Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-19
THE DAILY GRAPHIC PINE BLUFF, ARKANsAs. THuRsDAY MORNING.

circuit clerk, his candidacy being SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the primary election Decem-
Der 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
A GOOD MEETING
Good Roads Campaign Launched
at Commercial Club.
Subscription Fund Started With
S16O.
TOPEKA TO LAWRENCE
That Road win Be Improved
First.
Many VIII Go to Big Usage City
Meeting Dec. |.
TOPEKA TO LAWRENCE

a good roads campaign was launch
Cd at an enthusiastic Commercial club
meeting held Monday night which was
ATTENDED aside from members of the
Sluo by representatives from Lawrence.
burlngame. Manhattan. Wakarusa and
Usage City. The result was that $3.50
was subscribed for the betterment Of
roads in Topeka and Shawnee county,
committees We're appointed to further
the interests of the campaign, and the
decision was made to charter a train
70 carry large number Of delegates
from Lawrence, Topeka. and interven-
Ing points to Usage City December /
Tor the purpose of attending a good
roads meeting ard exerting their infiu-
ence towards bringing the route of the
Pan-American highway through these
towns instead of through Ottawa and
EnpOria as has been prOpOsed.
W w Webb was appointed as chair
man of a committee to work up en-
thuslasrn in a delegation of several hun
dred Topeka MS to go or the Usage City
trip Deem Der 1. He will appoint sub
chalrmen for each block and every bus
mess man on Kansas avenue aside 9th
ers Will De asked to become good road
advocates. S. J. Hodgins was chosen
as chairman of committee to get de-
tailed information relative to the ocean
TO ocean road.
F. Pratt of Wakarusa and s. r. Nelson
Of Tecumseh We're appointed as men,
bers of a committee of eight or ten
men to stir up interest in the better
ment OF country roads.
THE present agitation said Score
tary J. VIII Kelley, will probably have
10 be confined largely to grading the
roads. This doesn't mean only that
there will be pleasant travelling for
automobilists. but that the farmers
viii be able TO move their products with
greater case. There should be i uni
versal campaign in which everybody
should be interested. The farmers in
this county, if anything manifest more
interest in the condition of the roads
than do the people in the city
I don't believe that there is any
subject that is of more Importance in
Kansas than good roads" said W. w
Webb. In Europe they have roads as
smooth as this floor which enables the
farmers to haul four tons of vegeta hles
with one horse. and for autos the roads
are the greatest thing on earth.
We want Lawrence to join us in
getting a good road on the south side
of the river to Topeka. The distance !
on the north side is 81 miles and on |
the south side it is fraction over %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
THEY JUST MISSED 1T
Texas Rangers Let Train of Contra
band Cross the Line.

Ell Paso. Nov. 21.-Texas rangers
early today narrowly missed the cap
ture of eight covered wagons thought
to contain contraband revolutionary
supplies The crossing was made at
san Elizario, which is not port q
entry. for which reason the authori-
ties are convinced that the wagons
were Carrying inegitimate freight. The
rangers lost no time upon receiving
word of the movement of the wagon
train. but arrived just in time to see
the last Of the freighters draw up on
the Mexican bank of the Rio Grande,
where pursuit was impossible.
Troops ordered to Brownsville.
Laredo Nov. 21--Shortly after mis-
arrival here today General Jos. NJ
Duncan. commanding the department
of Texas. ordered a troop of cavalry
to proceed from san Antonio to
Brownsville. Tex, to deal with the rev.
dictionary situation there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
$500 A MINUTE
That Is the Total Cost of Con-
fIagratiOns.
Or 262 Millions a Year and
1900 Lives.
PREVENTIONISTS MEET
Kansas State Fire Prevention
Assn. Sessions Today.
Interesting Speeches and Ban
quet Tonight.
MEET

The Kansas State Fire Prevention
association has been in session all day
at the Commercial club conducting for
the most part routine business. There
are IS delegates present from various
portions of Kansas. and a large num-
Der of the local fire insurance men have
been attending the sessions.
That much OF the fire loss in this
country could be avoided was the con-
tention of the speakers. It was assert
cd that at the present time the loss is
$500 per minute or 262 millions of dol
lars per year, and that the annual loss
of human life amounts to 1, 500 persons.
The chairman of the committee on
publicity, and the preservation of hu-
man life submitted report on fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-21
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Complete Preparations for Civic
Club Annual Banquet.
Begin at 8 O'clock Tonight at
Lukens' Opera House.
CURTIS WILL SPEAK.
United States Senator to Adj
dress Big Meeting.
Other Items Of Interest on the
North Side.

Preparation for the second annual
Civic club banquet to be held at 8
o'clock tonight at Lukens' opera house
have been completed. Several hun
dred are expected to attend. w. M.
Van Ness will be in charge of the
music.
Senator Charles Curtis will address
the banquet, with Rev. J. w. Waldron
acting as POSTMASTER. The Civic club
is bearing the expense of the feast. All
who attend will be required to present
their tickets at the door.
Matters of interest to the First ward
business men and to North side people
in general will likely be discussed.
Notes and Personals.
George c. Carrie of 1922 North
Jackson street, who was recently seri-
ously hurt by a fall from a ladder, is