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The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
A SENATORIAL SOLUTION
 0F LIZZIE pROBIEM.

Senator John Sharp Williams, uf Mississippi, in q brilliant speech Monday in the United States Senate, expounded his views on the leyee question, and was listened to in rapt attention. The gentleman knows whereof he speaks, having lived all his life in the delta country of MiSsis- sippi, behind the earthen ramparts upon which the dwellers in the bot toms have pinned their faith.
 Among other things Senator Will Hams said that he thought the great river problem ought to be segregated and ought to be dealt with as the Panama canal was dealt with. That it's magnitude justified 1t and the greatness of the results as an invest ment to the American people, would justify it. He also stated emphatic ally that he was very much dissatis- fled with the present dribbling policy pursued by the government toward the leyee problem. The conclusion of his speech read as follows.
 When you have theory founded on condition, you must comply with the condition or your theory will not work. Thus far 1t has not worked, because there have been long dis tances where leyees have not been built. In my state and part Of
 A Louisiana, for example. there are 2l4 miles whefe the government has adopted the leyee. These hills some times quarter of mile from it, and sometimes twenty miles from il, this causing sagging and currenting and cross. ss.currenting, which has defeated theory, because the condition of the theory itself is to work il out
 But more than that has 10 -6e done, not with a dribble year by year, but we ought 10 get at il like We went at the Panama canal. Here is your problem. Let usd5 il and let as be done with it.
 More than mere leyeeing is neces- sary. At places the river ought to be straightened out and canalized. That was part of the Eads theory as well as levees and jetties and reyetmeuts l think il would pay the Enited States government when they get through in Panama to move up the dredgeboats and other machinery and put them in the Mississippi river from St Louis down and above St Louis as well and utilize this plant in dredging the river to a depth of F or Il feet,
 "You say the leyees would cost S30,- 000. GOO to bring them up to the Mis- sissippi river commission $ stauGard Now remember, senators. that in so far as the leYees have been brought up'to this standard We have suffered no disaster. There k ouly oue section on the Mississippi river where that has taken place and that k in my leyee district in Yaz0o county. The man who worked there was ca ed q crank upon the leNee system He has had the evees built uot only to
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

Marshal ] NJ. Davis, Deputy Mar shal Lee Dougherty and ex-Mayor A. D. Boyle returned Thursday morn ing from Jonesboro, where they had been to attend a session of Federal Court as witnesses in the cases of Sid ney Baldwin and Robert Kyle, ne- groes charged with bootlegging, who had been bound over by the U. s. Commission in Helena. The cases against the negroes failed 10 stick and they were discharged at the hearing Wednesday in Jonesboro. The worst part of the whole thing was that the negroes borrowed the money from the officers to make the trip back to Forrest City.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

l. new begins to look as if our dreams of horse for the fire depart ment were about 10 be realized Al is meeting Tuesday night the city council authorized the finance com mittee To purchase four mules and a horse. the latter animal 10 be 0sed as a fire horse, to pull the big hose Wa. gon that for many years has been a useless ornament on tie eitys hands According 10 the plan now under con sideratlon. il k proposed to rebuild the old water works plant on'tAe hill and make arrangements for the keep ing of the foGr mules belonging 10 the street department, and the horse for the fire department, and also that the street commissioner with his family vii live in the dwelling house on the property, and be ready to lar ness the horse and have ready the lire wagon at the first alarm The plans are being worked out by com mittee consisting of Fire Chief Me Daniel, Alderman :. E. Conrad and Mayor Jas l. Scott a. a committee. whue the finance committee under the direction of Capt. Jas. Russell has been instructed and authorized te arrange for the raising of the money needed 10 purchase the mules, the horse, and the necessary harness equipment, etc.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

In the discussion on the river and harbor appropriation bill which passed the Senate on Thursday Of this week carried in round numbers $a4, ,053,oe0 and which now goes to conference unless the house should see fit 10 accept the Senate amend ments Senator John Sharp Williams. of Mississippi, advanced the proposi- tion that the Mississippi river pro ject should be segregated and dealt with as the Panama Canal was dealt with. The Mississippi river he said does not presenta thousand problems IL presents but one He thought it would be a good thing to move up the dredge boats and other machinery from Panama, when the government gets through with them down there. and locate them on the Mississippi from St. Louis down and above St Louis as vel and utilize this plant in dredging the river 10 depth Of r To fl feet.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

MT Jas. L. Scott, of the firm of Ferguson X Scott, requests Us to state that in view of the fact that he and his firm are much interested in the matter of making of Forrest City a spotless town, that if any of their customers who have their back yards cluttered up with tin cans, etc, viii call the attention of the driver of their delivery wagon to the cans, they will be hauled away, that is, fl they are picked up and piled where they can be loaded into the wagon. 4 good move in the right direction, and if others Of the city grocers would adopt the same tactics. t would do a good deal towards sim pIifying and hasteniug the realization of q spotieSs town.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

Wednesday nigh |, aboutl0. o'clock cottage residence on Schoolhouse hill. belonging to Mrs. s. \. Landers and occupied by MT John Wydick. was totally destroyed by fire IL was beyond the fire limits, and hence was left to the flame. MT. Wydick had his goods packed preparatory 10 re- moving 10 Florida, and lost every thing, was partially insured The house was insured for $500. but was worth double the amount. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
Letter from Mrs. GofOrth

Mrs. z. F. Goforth. 2ll9 Holly street, Kansas City, writes: After using a sample bottle and two ? cent bottles of Hunts Lightning Oil. am almost we'll of Catarrh. It stops my headaches. It is the best medicine l ever saw, and l can | just keep house without it." She is right.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
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best Shoe on the market for s4 Oo Can Ut any foot. F. E E Shoe Co,
 Memphis, Tenn.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
Cosmos Club.

The last meeting was held on Mon- day afternoon. May D, with Mrs. W Il. Alley. at which me the following interesting program was given.
 SICILY "Italia, 0. Italia, thou who hast The fatal gift of beauty which became \ funeral dover of present Woes and past,
 On thy sweet brlw is sorrow plough'd by shame
 And annals graged in characters Of fame. . Roll ca: Physical Features, Pro, dQcdOus, or Interesting Facts
 of Sicily
 Paper: sicily Davis
 Music Miss Slaughter
 Talks: Messua Mrs Alley
 Mt. Etna Mrs. Alderson The Vendetta. Garb9uari, Matia,
 Camorra. Mrs Gating
 Reading; From byron
 Miss Wolfe
 Current Topics Miss Mary Joe PetIus was a guest of the club at al this meeting. The next meeting will be held on May 20, with Mrs. Henry Pettus.
 
 Wash out old sores. fostering wounds and ulcers with DARBY 'S PROPH Y LACTIC FLUID. IL is wonderful disinfectant and healing remedy. It heals up running sores of long stand ing that will not yield 10 an ordinary Iiniment because it destroys poison. Oas germs cieanses the sore of foul matter and helps nature 10 repair the damaged flesh. Price 50ets per bottle Sold by City Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
School election tomorrow
N4. Snnt Cash

We buy and sell for cash=can there fore give you more for your money.
 E E l. Shoe Go, Memphis. Tenn
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
comfortable Filters

oar Shoes are always teasy. if you get tt
 EE F. Shoe Co,
 Memphis. Tenn
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17
PROTEST MEETING HELD
 THURSDAY NIGHT.

Landowners and Taxpayers Meet and Name Committee to Secure Sigma 1ures to Petition and t0 Pre- sent Same t0 Governor Pro
 testing Against Pro-
 posed Extra Session.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-17

Miss Mary Joe PetIus was guest of the club at al this meeting.
 The next meeting will be held or May 20, with Mrs Henry Pettus.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05

B. Allen Sunday. Mr.. W. A. Petit
grew went to Parsons Saturday and
sold 200 pounds of fish. The Sunday
school pupils are expecting a nice
time at their Easter egg hunt"
Master Stanley and Harry Carter
spent Sunday with Master Don Gar
rett on Walnut Hill. Little Miss
Georgia B. Jennings spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Essie Stanford
Mr.. Wart Pettigrew and family have
moved near Fishers Landing. Mr..
Mr. Oliver Young attended the Palm
Sunday exercises at Decaturville. Miss
Jewel Mcdonald has an attack of
sore throat. Mr.. Willy Mcdonald, of
Perry County, was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. G. Scott Sunday. Miss
Rebecca Yarbro is visiting her son
Mr.. Jim Yarbro, near Decaturville.
Mr.. Berry Hubbard, of Paducah, KY,
was in Perryville last week. Owing
to the high water, several families
are contemplating moving
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
FRANKLIN NOTES.

Mr.. Dan Tucker, of Nashville, and
his sister, Mrs. Mitchell, were called
here to the funeral Of their father,
Mr.. Joseph Tucker. Mr.. Earskin
North is planning to make his place
a more suitable place to accommodate
the people of our town. He is able to
give you good service at any hour.
Mesdames Eliza Pointer, Ella Ca
rothers and Ella Carter are due great
credit for working up and collecting
a large sum of money in a rally for
the Primitive Baptist Church, of
which Rev. VIM. Moore is pastor
They started only few days previous
to last Sunday, but at the close Of
the movement Sunday night they had
raised ffty-four and sixty-fve cents.
Mr.. H. A. Williams, of Mayfield, KY,
was here last week visiting his sick
uncle, Mr.. Thos. Doyle, and other
relatives and friends. Mr.. John w.
Reddix has had few days vacation
this week. Mr.. Reddix has been in
the United States mail service for a
number of years and has proven a
worthy young man. The " P. c.
Lodge had an entertainment last
Tuesday night. Seven speeches were
made by different members, also the
following visiting persons spoke:
Messrs. Parrish Williams, E. H
Doyle, H. A. Williams, Fount Brown
]. A. Hughes, DR.. A. F. Mccoy The
club is in a prosperous condition un
der the presidency of Mr.. R. T. Muir
dix. Miss. Malinda Patton, of Nash
vile, spent Sunday with her mother
Mrs. Lucy A. Patton Rev. L. w, Nc
Chez lost his son, Alonzo, last Fri
day His remains were shipped t
Rucker, Tenn. The Church of Holi
ness held their services at Goost
Creek last Sunday and Sunday night
Messrs. T. A. Williams, W. B. Red
mon and H. A. Williams were IL
Nashville last week on business. MI
r. T. Murdick is doing nice busi
ness at tailoring in the Redmon
Building. Call to see him.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05

city. Some of the best homes were
almost completely demolished by wind
and water. The rain came down in
torrents. The screams of women and
children could be heard from every
part of the city. The storm ragged
till between twelve and one O'clock.
The water came up in some houses
four and FIVE feet deep. To-day the
mud is two and three inches deep in
the houses. Many nice carpets were
ruined. Hundreds of men are at work
cleaning the stores. Thousands of
dollars worth of damaged goods is
being hauled out.
There never was in the history of
Fulton such distressful time as was
experienced Monday night Nit, Zion
Baptist Church, c. M. E. Church, A.
NJ. f. Church and Free VIII Baptist
Church were all flooded.
Mrs. E. A. Warfield has just closed
a very successful seven-month school.
Easter will be observed next Sun
day afternoon and night. Read the
Globe and keep posted.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
PERRYvILLE NOTES.

Rev. R. L. Diggs, pastor of the
Baptist Church, preached Sunday and
Sunday night Master Grady Petit
grew is entertaining the roseola this
week. Messrs. r. R. Yarbro, Tom
Young and Roy Pettigrew spent Mon
day night in Perryville. Mrs. Mary
]. Ward, of Dresden, Tenn, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Petit
grew Wednesday night Mesdames
Mary and Addie Scott and Miss Lee
Anna Scott attended the Palm Sun
day exercises at Parsons and report
a nice time. Mr.. Frank Poynter and
others from Clifton were in Perry
Vile Sunday morning. Miss Frances
Dixon and Mr.. Ben Allen were quiet
ly married at the home of Mr.. Coleas
Scott Monday night. We wish the
young couple much joy. Mrs. Mary
Pettigrew was called to Parsons Fri
day to see her father, Mr.. Jim Nc.
Aldrath, who has been sick several
months. Mrs. Victoria Garrette re
turned home Saturday, after spending
several weeks with her mother and
sister at Deeaturville. Miss Frances
Howard was the guest of Miss Daisy
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
Mr.. PACE COMING BACK.

, Memphis, Tenn, March 29.-While
harmony was the watchword at the
County Convention held here among
the Republicans, and while it was
thing which sought the only possible
way for bringing about that which
seems to have been done, was the
number of Negro delegates selected
to attend the State Convention, to be
held in Nashville May 14th. Among
the first delegates mentioned and
elected to return to this convention
was Mr. Harry H. Pace, who was
elected as one of the assistant sec
fetaries Of the State Convention that
was held IN Nashville last month.
Some ;alk is being INDUCED in to
to have MIR. Pace named as a dele
gate az large from the state to the
National Convention. West Tennes-
see is putting forth a strong effort to
have Negro delegate go from the
state at large. 1t is stated that
either Mr. Pace or Attorney Settles
would be acceptable.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
MARTIN NOTES.

Rev. H. G. Harris filled his pulpit
as usual. Rev. ]. H. w. Barham
preached Sunday at eleven O'Clock
and 1880 also, for Rev. S. M. Stray
horne. Mr. William Olden's sisters
are in the city from Cairo, Ill. Mrs
Pearlie Smith and Mrs. Mandy Jones
are in the city. Prof M. A. Dobbs,
of Greenfield, was in the city Satur-
day. Quite a number of Martin peo-
pie were in Hickman Sunday to see
the mighty man, the Mississippi. Mrs.
Haynes and Mrs. Street left Sunday
morning on the Seminole. Miss Fairia
England left Sunday for Mayfeld, KY,
for an extended visit. Mrs s. Nj
Strayhorne and Mrs. Bette Emery
we're the guests of Mrs. Cavett and
daughter Sunday. Mrs. Jane Shep-
pard entertained Rev. ]. H. w. Bar
ham Sunday. Rev. S. M. Strayhorne
was called to Greenfield to preach the
Palm Sunday sermon for Esthers
Chapter No. 1913, Order of the Eastern
Star, and from all reports it was
the greatest affair ever witnessed in
that city. Much credit is due to the
w. p, B. B. Black and w. NJ, Mrs.
Violet Smith for the splendid exer-
cises. Mrs. S. M. Strayhorne and
others will give the children an an
nual Easter egg hunt at Mrs. Robert
Cavelett's home. Mr. G. L. Williams,
superintendent of the Sunday-school,
Miss Bera Ralston and Mrs.
Bette Emery are planning to render
splendid program Sunday at 1880
p. M The Globe is the leading
paper that comes to Martin Miss
c. L. Brinkley is reported sick this
|, week. Mr.. C. Emery is up again
The Streets, ofshrdl ell arewuhmmm
J The streets Of Martin are clean one
time, after such rain Monday night
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
MAYOR HQWsE VISITS PEARL
HIGH SCHOOL.

Mayor Howse, Superintendent ]. j.
Keyes and Mr.. A. K. Hill, member
OF the Board of Education, visited
Pearl High School last Thursday
They made an inspection OF the en-
tire school, including the Manual
Training Department. Mayor Howse
and Mr. Hill both addressed the
school. In the course of the Mayors
remarks, he stated that not one word
of complaint has ever come to him
about this school during his admin
istration and he is very much pleased
with the record the school has made.
when the White High School is
completed. steps will be taken to give
the colored people a new High School
that viii be superior to any Negro
High School in the South. The
school sang one of its best songs for
the visitors.
The Senior class held their annual
business meeting Monday in the His
tory Room" II was presided over
BY the president Mr.. Epperson
Bonds. Glass dues were collected
and matters pertaining to commence
ment were discussed. Il is the inten-
ton of the present Senior Glass to
publish a syllabus sometime in May.
This Syllabus Will contain the class
prophecy by Joseph Johnson; class
history BY Lucille Gleaves; a greeting
to the alumni by Maggie Reed; greet
ings 10 the sophomores by Alberta
4 Nicely; greetings TO the Juniors by
Z Ada Neshitt,, greetings TO the Fresh
men by Matte Shannon; essay on
4 Pearl High School, the poor boys
university, BY Russell ETierson; this
essay VIII ten the reason why the
i Pearl High School students love their
alma mater 50 much. MT. E T.
Bonds Is putting forth every effort
+ 10 make this Syllabus q high-class
4 bulletin This is entirely new fea-
\ ture. II is the idea of the students
to make this syllabus a feature each
year. Pupils are busy preparing an
exhibit for the Middle Tennessee As
ISOLATION
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
DIR. WICKHAM AT HASKELL,
OKLAHOMA.

Through the kindness Of a person
al friend of DIR. Chas. B. Wickham,
graduate of Meharry Medical College,
it is learned that he has been for the
past twelve months stationed at Has
kell, Okla. This friend stated that
DR.. Wickham has made splendid
success as practicing physician in
the new state of Oklahoma, having
gained quite a reputation in the pro-
fesslonal world out there 1t was re-
ported that DR.. Wickham has per-
fored four of the most difficult, yet
successful operations that have been
attempted in Oklahoma within the
past twelve months. Each Of the pa
tients was unusually prominent, and
the success attained by the Doctor
put him before the people as nothing
else had been able to do. It was
also learned that his activity In the
last session Of the grand lodge of that
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
CEMETERY NOTES.

Mrs. Bertha King left last Thurs
day morning for Nashville to visit
her sister, Mrs.S Lee Howse. Mr.
Joe Rankin, of Chicago, is visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Warler. Mrs. Walter King
and Mrs. Joe Smith spent Sun
day evening with Mrs. Josephine
Orr. Mr. Charlie Orr, of Nashville,
spent few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Orr. Mr.. Lee
Howse, of Nashville, was the guest
of his mother and fathcr-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. E. d. Howard, Sunday. Mrs.
Lizzie Rucker is very sick. Rev. B.
F. Anderson attended Sunday-school
at Stone River Chapel Sunday morn
ing The Sunday-school is doing
good work and preparing nice pro
gram for Easter. The Missionary
Baptist Church is preparing a nice
program for Easter.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
Program.

Opening Song ............ .........
Scripture Reading, l Cor. 1S:1-10...
..Supt Kayne Ave. Sunday School
song .......... ........ $685..
Prayer Supt- Mt Nebo Sunday-School
Welcome Address .......
BY Rev. T. w. Anderson, President
MetOka Glass OF First Baptist Sun
day-School.
Paper-Religious Influence in the Sun
day-School: Its Awakening Miss
Cora Juanita Jordan.
song ....-..
Paper on the general subject for dis
cussion will be read by Miss Loure-
tina Ursa Chambers
Discussion: What benefit do our 10
cal Sunday-schools get by Inter
mingling with the general bodies,
State and tional?-led by Coun-
Gilman S. P Harris, Superintendent
OF First Baptist Sunday-School.
Lesson reviewed Is minutes by Rev;
W S. Ellington, D. D., pastor.
Collection 49,. s--s-ss--...
Benediction -..... Rev ]. c. Fields
Pastor Pleasant Green Bapt Church
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
GOODWIN NOTES.

Rev. G. w. Hodge preached an ex-
cellent sermon at Friendship Church
Sunday night The house was over
flowing. We are having a deal Of
rain. The water is higher than it
has been for ten years Mr.. Alonzo
Chambell, en- route to Columbia, lost
his purse containing 50. Little Ma
bel Dicken found it and returned it..
She was rewarded twenty-five cents,
Mrs. C. E. Cox is expecting her
daughter home, Mrs VIM. H. Ed
wards, OF Hopkinsville, Ky, Mr.. D.
l.. Hendley, Drk's Mill, was the
guest of Mr.. e. c. Crosby Sunday,
Miss Lottie B. Caruthers was the
guest of Miss Lillian Hamlet. Mr.
and Mrs. e. c. Crosby were visiting
their mother and father, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Crosby, Sunday. Mr. and
Mrs. j. l.. Lynch have moved to their
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
THE YOUNG PEOPLES PLEASURE
CLUB,

The Young Peoples Pleasure Club
was entertained Wednesday afternoon
by Misses Viola and Myrtle j. Lillard
at their residence on College street.
An interesting program was rendered
by several of the members. The
spacious rooms were artistically dec
grated with Killarney roses and ferns.
A delightful two-course luncheon was
served. Thoset present were:
Misses Mamie B. Taylor, Eva l.. Fer
rell, Marie ]. Anderson, MAZE Agnes
Gordon, Viola and Myrtle Lillard,
Mesdames Jno. L. Gordon, c. E. Low
ing, Messrs. Harrison Hayse, Chas.
R. Taylor, James Wilson, Ewing l..
Potter and Irwin w. Monkey.
The next meeting will be with Mr..
Chas. VIM. and Miss Eva L. Terrell,
on Center street.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05

new home. Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Brown
will be able to move in their new
home in a few days. Miss Pearlie
Crosby and Mr. Albert Crosby will
give an entertainment Saturday
night for the young ladies and gen.
tlemen of Goodwin. The little infant
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Wisner is
improving. Mr. Dow Polk is reported
better. Mr.. G. H. Hudson is improving.
Mrs John Green is better. Mr.. An.
drew Cox, learning that his sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Matthews, was dead, went to
Sandy Hook Sunday, finding that
his sister had been buried before he
arrived.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
NOTICE.

The Executive Board Of the Wcm-
ans Auxiliary TO the Stone River
District Association, by request Of the
viee-yresident. Mrs u. l. CottreA is
called to meet al the National Bap-
fist Publishing Board with Mrs. R. H
Boyd On Friday. April 18th, at 10
a m Members of the Executive
Board: Nesdames L. H. Thompson,
E. n. Hill. c. E. Dickerson. NJ. F.
Strickland. H. ~ Murdix, N. H.
Flowers. Mrs. NJ. l. Cottrell, Vice
President; Mrs. Ollie Dickerson, Cor
responding Secretary.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-05
coNEY ISLAND PARK NO MORE
FOR NEGROES.

Coney Island Park, located on the
old Buena Vista road, after many at
tempts to launch out into a great
amusement rendezvous, has at last
succeeded. The first attempt at ma
king these springs an amusement cen
ter fell through. The proprietor then
decided to use it for Negroes for a
season. The venture met with a de-
gree of success, so the arrangement
was continued until the close of the
season last fall During the winter a
strong stock company was organized
and plans are under way to build the
greatest amusement park in the South
where Coney Island stood. This new
park will be for white people only,
and Negroes viii have to look else
where for amusements.