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The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

rious ways We fall victims vb,o, sometimes clever and devised soh' ln ara to obtain credit. The solutionof ,ha .sS problems add materially to on, ','ese a's cess. sue
 The fact that the list now rsr,.,. oy less than one-third of opr retn III merchants, show that We aso ,....-, .e,da our patrons to the tune of s-ooa slow and bad accounts. And ho,,eh 'h by having added to our Iist inc .'e ra.'., merchants that should berong ,a sag furnish their reports toWitEjH 4ad"- .' of date, that this amount vaal5 Y; easily increased To sl5.oao q,F,s' os shows only condition: and 8-a l a satisfied with this c6nditi0us
 Other speeches were made by rz.z t. NJ Nimocks. of the Fofreef ei. Grocer O.; ]. D. Bauglf. Of the a,@ Of Brandon. Baugh X Co: r. Q ssrisg of the Palace Market; F. Bonner e. the firm of F. Bonner X Co.
 When the flow of oratory Lad srt sided. the assembled company fe1l :. for the spread, which consisted ot cream bread, barbecued chicken mn, ton and pork. with red and while sod. chasers. The color scheme was fn, ther Illuminated by an ample sunnlr of John Doe refreshments in brov, bottles, from the House of Scblitz in Milwaukee.
 Just take it from ye scribe. there k some class to the Retail Merchants Association in Forrest City. This or. ganization is there, and The Times hastens to give the Association tbs unqualified assurance that We are for 1t, and stand ready to aid and assisr it in any manner that lies within our power.
 Al the meeting of the Association last night We felt that we were in the hands of our friends. because we were surrounded by our creditors. and they seemed to have forgotten nothing that would add 10 cur enjoyment and give US royal good time.
 Long live the Forrest City E. NJ. 4
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
DOUBLE HANGING.
Two Negro Murderers. Andrew Rred ane Dink Jackson. Now In Jail Here. Sentenced to Hang Fri
 day, July l.

1T there is not something done 10 th~art tne ends of justice and set aside the mandates Of the state courts Forrest city will be the scene Of a double hanging on next Friday, July ,, sometime between the hours Of sun rise and sunset, this being the date fixed by law for the execution of two negroes, "Dink" Jackson and Andrew Reed, now under the black watch of death, in the county Jail here. Both these negroes were convicted of mur- der in the first degree at the Septem- Der term 1911, of the St. Francis cir cult court.
 On the night of the Fourth Of July 1911. sDink Jackson foully murdered another negro, Noah Powell. by shoot ing his victim i'll the back 4 few days later Andrew Reed cruelty m0f- dered his wife, Molie Reed al Madi- son. Both negroes were convicted ia the circuit court at which time d the narrowing and shocking details q their crimes were threshed out. Later on appeal to the supreme court the gerdicts fconyictions returned by lie lower court, were affirmed
 The hope has been expressed tHat Gov. Donaghey may be induced y9 commute the sentences of the tN0 condemned negroes 10 fife impri>ou- ment, but up this time the governor has refused 10 interfere with the eN- ecution
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

beverages were pointed out as abhor- rent, poisonous. prohibited. etc, have, after acquiring a thirst for it.. grown to be habitual drunkards.
 The question will be up 10 our people in September. Whether We shall have the open saloon or blind tiger: whether we shall take 1t openly and above board or whether We shall sneak around alleys and buy it from John Doe, et al, will be set tied by your ballot It's ap t0 you. the voters and t9 the officers. backed by healthy public sentiment.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The business Mems Glab is per pairing for an energetic campaign for the acquisition of new industries. It's members have each responded to a call from all the club directorate to open correspondence with some one in an effort to secure one family each tO settle, as also 10 induce some indus try to change it's base of operation to this city. Liberal inducements will be offered any concern to locate it's business here, and harmony and en- ergy prevail The Business Mems Club has set mark for ten new fac tories, and is going to get them if lib- eFal inducements count fer anything with captains of capital and labor of oFer"0rked sections a
 This is the example that the Busi- ness Mems Club of J6nesboro, Ark is presenting. Junesbofo has ID ad- vantage over Forrest City in position. fertility of s0il. excellence Of tfnber. ete. only the people are q uait and work together not alone for the dal- iar. but for tie apbailding eI tle citY and county. Where k oar B4siues, Mems Club:
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The Lee County Courier, so We un- derstand, has recently installed a Mergenthaler Linotype Machine, which has been put up in handsome new brick building recently erected by that firm. We congratulate Col
 Wood and Mayor Tom upon this eyi- dence of their prosperity, and hope the Courier will long continue it's career of scattering truth and wis dom broadcast thr0nghoat the land.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Teddy now has little party all his own. Wonder how il would be for him, Eugene Debbs and Bryan to together. Wouldn't that make a combination for yous And later on perhaps, we could add Col. James K. Vardaman, Of Mississippi, to the list if he and Teddy could stay in the same bunch. Add our Senators also to the list.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The Forrest City base ball team will meet the Rock Island team of Little Rock on the local diamond. Thursday, July 1, for the second time this season. On May 20, last, the Rock Island defeated Forrest City by a score of , to B. but the victory went to the visitors on one or two funk plays in the last two inning as was shown by the fact that the Rock Islands had not been able to score up to the seventh inning. The home aggregation is working hard to get in shape for the contest on the Fourth at which time it is hoped they will be able to trim the visitors from Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Some wag. possibly N. D0oley. 2 has asserted that Bryan maintains his prestige as a political leader on account of the noise he makes. You bet, and the Bryan brand Of noise always gives Uncle Trusty the i'm jams
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Makes The Nation Gasp.

The awful list of injuries on Fourth of July staggers humanity Set over against il. however. is the wonderful healing by Buckten's Ar. nica Satye thousands who suffered from burns, cuts. bruises. bullet wounds r explosions Is t6elaiek Hea erof boias. ulcers. eczema. sore tIs grpiles. 21.t> at AH He4ef.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Fred CogbiH, of Wynne passed through the city Saturday en route home from Little Rock. where he lad been 10 attend State meeting of in surance men and real estate agents Cogbill was at Gne time engaged in the newspaper business in Cross coun- ty, andat different times in the past, has served most acceptably and satis- factorily as member of The Times force. Arkansas journalism lost d wheel horse when Fred retired from the field
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

have on hand number of tailor made suits and pants, the excellence and workmanship of which is guaran, teed, which must be sold regardless q cost, and at once. Come in and look at these bargains, which have never been duplicated in Forrest City. l can it you in almost any style or goods and am anxious to get in touch with all persons who are thinking ot purchasing real hobby suit at sma I fraction Of what you usually have 10 pay for same, Give me a call and be convinced of the sincerity of this offer. SAM BURD.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
i Card.

This is 10 certify that Foleys Honey and Tar Compound does not contain any opiates, any habit form ing drugs, or any ingredients that could possibly harm it's users. On the contrary, it's great healing and soothing qualities make it a real remedy for coughs, colds and irritation of the throat, chest and lungs. The genuine is in yellow package. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and accept no substitute. J. T. San ders.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The reports from Baltimore would indicate that the alleged harmony string upon which Uncle Trusty is endeavoring to play is sadly out of tune with true and wholesome demo- cratic sentiment.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Many persons are giving praise to such and such an officer for the awakening of John Doe No ofii- cer is entitled to credit or praise for doing the duty for which they are elected, and the existence Of blind tigers and gambling dens are only the result of lack of vigilance on the part of the officers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

If Bryan and the loyal Democratic leaders with whom he is surrounded only succeed in wrecking the Wall Street steam roller al Baltimore, the Democratic party may then count on smooth sailing for its candidate for president.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

In removing the steam roller from Chicago 10 Baltimore, the internal old machine must have slipped d cog. Bryan and Progressive Democ- racy had their day "Wednesday in the latter city and the Wall Street in- terests are finding the Nebraskan and the party principles for which he stands, hard propositions to hatten ont
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

From the Congressional Record We note that the petition of the citizens of St. Francis county. favoring the passage of the Berger old-age pension bill, has been presented to the Com mittee on pensions by Congressman R. E. Macon. Ihe wisdom of the Berger bill is patent and The Times would ike to see it become a law.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The blind tigers must go. Like wise other modes of supplying the demand in this county. If we are going to have prohibition, lets have tie full-grown article.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Cal0mel is Bad.

But Simmons Liver Purifier is de lightfully pleasant, and it's action is thorough. Constipation yields, bil- liouSness goes. A trial convinces. In yellow tin boxes only Tried once, used always.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28
Foleys Kidney
 Pills
What They Will Do for You

What They Will Do for You
 They will cure your backsche, strengthen your kidneys, cor. rect urinary Irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate tho excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre-. vent Bright's Disease and Dis- bates. and restore health and euength. Refuse substitutes
 J. T. SANDERS
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

It is said that the identity Of John Doe is not mystery to certain of our county officials. II this is the case, why is John Doe not arrested and brought into court and punished as the law provides.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

All honor to Onicer McDougal in his first step towards cleaning up the blind tigers. Give the officers your moral support and they will do the rest
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

If the Chronicle T" must get it out of his system after that fashion, we might just as well throw up our hands and quit.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Agent Birkicht of the Rock Island, says an embargo has been placed on all future John Doe liquor ship ments
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

split in the Democratic ranks at Baltimore will give Teddy a show for his "white alley
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Let's make it absolutely dry, or get the revenue.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The new editor of The Chronicle k putting up the awful heavy dope in the first person singular.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

According to the Chronicle the "Iiss and the ''prohi's" have it.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

Oh, my. The dear old Chronicle has something in it's Il
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-28

The big "I~ on the Chronicle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Political Buccaneers.

New Orleans States: The Murphys,
he Sullivans and the Taggarts, po-
litical buccaneers who use the Dem
ocratic flag as a convenient device
Under which to conduct their ne
farious operations, have begun the
1912 campaign by taking steps to
eliminate Bryan and give the reac-
tionaries control of the Baltimore
convention. This is to be achieved
by according recognition to Judge
Alton B. Parker, who never has won
the admiration of the people. and
who never was within a thousand
miles of the prominence and emf
nence of the Nebraskan. The Dem
ocratic party would do we'll to elm
mate the Murphys, Sulliyans and
Taggarts and relieve itself of the
odium of their presence in its coun-
ellis, and all responsibility for the
disreputable political trading con
Germs which they represent.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
THE WATERWORkS.
An Enticing Proposition Submitted
by the President Of the Company.
Let the Citizens Beware.

It was recorded few days since
that A. NJ. Lynn, president OF the
Shreveport Waterworks Company,
was in the city. He held confer
ence with the Mayor and City Com
missioners. There was suggested,
in a tentative sense, a price at
which the city would probably ac-
quire the plant, but Mr.. Lynn re-
uuested time during which he would
consult vith others o fthe company.
1t was believed that he would leave
Immediately, but he appeared yes
terday before the commissioners, at
which the water question was being
discussed. At this conference he
suggested meter system, which as
presented is somewhat enticing. The
meter system would furnish water
to consumers at rates more desir-
able than are now in force.
1t would seem that at this time
the city is inclined to a trade with
the company, and it is equally man.
ifest that the company is vancouver
ing to have their charter rights and
privileges extended.
The citizens should beware.
According to the official records
the authority of the WaterWorks
Company to operate in Shreveport
for a term of thirty years, dates
from 1886, and the term Of its eX-
istence will be reached in 1916, or
four years hence. 1t is claimed that
the limitation of this company's ex
istence will not be reached before
1917, which would be in five years,
1t is also stipulated that at the
end of this franchise granted this
company the city shall have the
right to acquire the plant at price
which is to be fixed by a committee
Of three The city has had an ex
pert engineer to estimate the cost
Of a plant, duplicate of the plant
now in operation, and in this con
nection the Caucasian is in posses
sion of acts which it can not divulge
at this time, but it would reiterate
with emphasis that the citizens OF
Shreveport are in favor of the mu-
nicipal ownership of water plant
md will be satisfied with nothing
iess.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27

lied at the beginning of the proceed
ings, there has been no charge of
theft, or ''thieves' or "scoundrels
and liars" epithets which were
hurled defiantly and regardless OF
consequences in the Republican con-
vention. 1t may be assumed that if
this same indulgence in villainous
epithets which characterized the
Republican convention were at
tempted at the Democratic COnVen-
ton at Baltimore, there would be
some cracked heads if not dead ones
lying around and about.
As already announced, the nOmi-
nations will precede the presenta-
ton and the adoption of the plat
form.
AT fl 80 o'clock last night the con
vention was adjourned to reconvene
at noon today.
The Convention.
The convention was convened
shortly after IL today with Senator
Ollie James presiding.
There was considerable confusion
at the beginning of the proceedings.
Order having been restored there
was reinstituted the programme of
oratory on the report of the creden
tials committee, which is being con
The report of the credentials
committee is being approved.
The convention will adjourn this
afternoon to be recOnvened tonight.
when the nominations may be de
clared to be in order.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
OPPOSED SALARY RAISE.
rhe Bill Providing More Money for
Judge of The City Court Vetoed by
Governor Hall.

The bill providing more money
for the judge of the City Court has
been vetoed by Governor Hall. This
action of Governor Hall is being
generally approved. 1t is a disap
pointment to the judge of the City
Court and TO his relatives and to
some of his immediate friends, but
what could he have expected if he
lad considered for an instant that
he policy of the present admins
ration is against the increase of the
salaries of officials?
Because the Judge of the City
Court had signed to his petition the
approval of police jurors and of of
icials of the city is no reason why
his salary should have been in
creased. There is nothing easier to
obtain than signatures to petition
Nor is the fact that the represen-
tatives of Caddo in the Legislature
favored the bill a reason for it's ap-
oroval by Governor Hail. In oppo-
;ition TO the petition there We're
written letters by number of citi-
,ens not politicians nor aspirants
'or office, in which the facts incon-
trovertible were submitted to the
Governor. -
When the judge of the City Court
vas an active candidate to retain
he office he obtained by appoint
ment, he did not allude to the salary
being insufficient, nor did he init
mate that he would expect an in
crease of salary.
The actual salary of the judge OF
the City Court is 1920, which is
payable monthly, is divided between
The parish and the city. Besides
with the extras of the office the
emoluments will aggregate from
5000 to $500 per annum. An in
crease of 81 200 would have provid
cd the city judge a salary equal tt
S4,7OO and possibly $1,000. The sal
ary of the judges OF the Distrlc
Court is $1,000 for each judge. 1
nay be said with all due and re
pectful consideration that the Git!
'ourt, being a police court, can no
se dignified, at least in salary. as is
the courts over which Judge Bel
md Judge Sutherlin preside.
And, besides, and in no persona
sense, the Caucasian entertains NJ
II feeling or i'll will for the judge
Of the City Court, but would sugges
hat if the city judge should be dis
satisfied he may resign. There ar
, number of young attorneys wei
yersed in the law and in every re
spect well qualified who will b
glad TO accept the city judgeship a
It's present salary with the extra
| connected Herewith.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Monroe Charter Bill Defeated.

Baton Rouge, June 24.-The Mon
roe commission government bill has
been abandoned. After the Senate
lmende the Bryant measure and re
turned it to the House, the oppo-
nents of Mayor Forsythe decided to
give up the fight. Representative
Bryant said today that the bill will
be permitted to die on the calendar
of the House, and that a new bill
will be introduced at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
A SPECIAL ELECTION.
4 Lively Contention Over the Ex-
tension of the Lines OF the Irac
ton Company i'm Allendale.

A special election is to be held in
shreveport on Tuesday, July 2. Its
purpose is to give authority to the
Shreveport Traction Company tC
extend its service in that section
generally designated as Allendale.
The contention is being enlivened
)y strong opposition to the re-
noval of the car track from Pierre
avenue. 1t is held that if this be
lone it will result in great INJURY to
The citizens whose homes have been
built in the good faith of this line
being permanent.
There have been several actions
n law over this contention. Besides
he plea of the citizens who are
against the removal of the car track
from Pierre avenue, there is the ac-
duirement of the use of certain
streets by the Traction Company
without an equivalent in return for
such privilege.
The City of Shreveport has
reached that stage in growth and
commercial Importance where it,
streets should be protected from
The demands of railroads. The city
hould never grant the use of the
treets to any corporation except i
e fully relieved from disputes an
law suits which may follow. In plain
words, the city should demand and
insist ON some equivalent for the
lse of the public thoroughfares.
It would seem that the opposition
to the proposed extension of the car
inc service in the Allendale section
will be defeated.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
COTTON MARKET

Office of The Caucasian,
Shreveport, La, June 27, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Smiths Anti-kObbv Bin.

As yepOrted from Baton ROucs'
the anti-loDby bill submitted IT,
Senator Leon r. Smith Of Cajdo Isa~
been superseded by Senator AMaes
er's bill. 1t would seem thai ',e
Amacker hils, almost . duplicate ~
the bill in force in Texas, Was fas-
ored for the reason that il il less
drastic than the Smith bin N -
no discredit to Senator Sm!tls that
his bill did not. prevail. II he Mad
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27

Let us have try at your next
order for bill heads.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Personal.

Hon. II. y. Phillips Of Poplar El'It7.
Mo-, is in the city on BUSINESS. 9Is
is lawyer OF pronounce.i ability. q
gentleman of The first class, q
scholar and an Oid Johnny Rsh",a
Confederate Veteran. He u q 6soth
er of Mrs. J. H. Sheperd, Ut =. ].
Phillips of Greenwood, ami of e.. Z.
Phillips of Oxford. la. IL IL Wish.~
a pleasant sOjourN in SAreS.pOst
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
shreveport Receipts

Comparative Statement.
This yr Last Vt.
Since yesterday ----- IA .
Same day last year. -
Thus far this week 81 -
Thus far last year O
Since September ii42,7a t05,i34
Net stock on hand 1858 3,219
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Weather Notes,

w ~. Weather Bureau, J. ".
Cronk. iocaf farerastrr: Scattered
.ight -. MOtcrutr showers have oc-
cllrIst iO many middle an eastern
section 81 the ccttom belt. Trmpera-
tll,.. haze generally continued to
average below normal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
Reeei.ershin Notice

No. 1918 In First District Court,
Parish of Caddo, State OF Lou
isiana. Receivership OF Chas. II.
Ball Lumber Company.
Notice is hereby given that Cora
pugh, receiver, has this day filed
statement, accounts and debts in
said reeeivership and unless opposi-
tion be made thereto within the
time specified by law the same VIII
be duly homologated as prayed Tor.
Witness the Hon. Z. W. Sutherlnl'
Judge of said court, this the 2oth
day of June, 1912.
{ s. o. WILLIAMS,
1nne % Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
River STAGE.

Denison 3.3, fall of OF; Arthur
City f20; Fulton $50, fall of 0.5;
Ringo Crossing f6, fall of 0.4; Finley
80; Spring Bank 1862, fall of o.;
Shreveport 9.5, fall of 0.7.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Key Note Address Of Judge
Parker-SenatOr Ollie James of
Kentucky Is Permanent Chairman.
OatOry Without Limit-A Distinct
Advantage to the Credit of Bryan
in the AbrOgatiOn of the Unit
Rule-Bryan Declines the Chair
manship of the Platform Commit
tee-Reserves the Right to Sub
nit Minority Report.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-06-27

locaI forecast for Shreveport and
v.ciniy: Generally fair tonight and
Friday: warmer Friday.