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KILLED A WOMAN


NsOrs Arrested IN Lexington Makes
csmp,sts censsssleR.
Lexington. KY. March S,--Silas
Williams. . 1S.yearold negro. em.
Oloyed ON the farm Of Lee MOnett. .
wealthy farmer near here. attempted
to assault his employers wife. He
beat her almost Into insensibility
with rolling pin. Her aunt. Mrs.
Susan Black. who went to her assist.
ance. was killed by blows from grid
iron In the hands Of the negro. The
blows crushed the womans skull. Mrs
Noffett escaped. Williams then
sprinkied coal oil over the house and
Get It on FIRE. He was arrested ~ a
loiterer here and made full confes
sion. A strong guard has been placed
about tne jail here. az mob violence
y feared.
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London's Suffragettes.

"Burn this letter. u the latest slogan
sf the London sunragettss. - Philadsl-
phia Record.
The trouble with Londou's militant
sulfragettes ls that 0ey neSer pause
for an effort to bring discussiop VI
srbitrat tion into the situation. .-wash
lugton Star.
The London su6ragsttss are now
ssuding letters containing pepper to
the British cabinet. aud yet they them
selves unaiutain that their campaign n
not to bs snsessd at!-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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READING.

The examination in reading is oral.
The examiner will conduct the examina-
ton following any plan desired. APP
plicants for four-year elementary, pro-
visional certificates shall have their
grades in reading sent by the examiner
to the State Commissioner Of Common
Schools.
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ENGAGE IN BATTLE
on BOUNDARY line
Six Melicans Killed By United
States Troops.

Fl Paso. Tex, March 3.--A battle
was fought on the International line.
near Douglas. Aria, between . band
Of Mexicans and United States troops.
II IL believed the Mexican were a
band Of the Maytorsns rebels Of So
nora, who have declared themselves
against the new Huerta government
In Mexico. Three American troopers
OF the Ninth United States cavalry
(negroes) who were guarding the
line sighted the Mcxicans. about 40
or 90 In number. and rode towards
them to ascertain II they were In
Mexico or the United States. % there
10 nothing to mark the boundary ex'
ospt monuments about every mile.
A. the American soldiers reached
the Mexicans the Mexicans Arsd at
them. Hearing the shots. - com'
rades Of the Americans came to their
aid and sent courier TO Douglas.
about two miles away. to notify the
squadron commander. Soon the 10
American troopers were reinforced by
two full troops of cavalry. and shots
were exchanged for several minutes
st o distance Of about 1000 yards.
Finally the Mexicans were driven on.
An Investigation showed ak Of their
number were killed by bullets Of the
American troops. -
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oRrHocRApHv.

I. Write and apply six rules for spell.
ing. Note II possible an exception 10
each rule given.
2. Define prefix. synonyms. homo
phones. monographs. and antonyms.
3. Use in words properly marked all
the vocal sounds
4. illustrate by 1t least four examples
the value and necessity Of accent.
So Spell: I. rescind. 2. austere, J.
syringa. 4. pugilist, S. attack. g. vacillate.
!. buiwart. 3. papaw. 9. lyceum. 10.
mucilage. II. mullen. II. adhesion. II.
sciatica, II. misnomer. IS. reversihle,
Is. obsequies. ". scrofula, Ia menu, ~.
sergeant. 20. ,soliloquy.
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Way. The sermon subject will be.
The Parting Of the Ways" You
will be very welcome.
!Co,c;iety
0News
Musical Program

Musical Program
For Il. Of p. Dance
The following is the program as II
will be rendered Tuesday evening,
March ith, In the u. X. X. Of p. ar.
mory. Dancing will begin promptly at
$3.50 Lunch will be served from
10:3O to 10:
Waltz When ! Waltz With You.
Two Step-When you are away.
Waltz--Golden Sunset.
Two Step--I am the Guy.
Waltz--Thats how / need you.
Two Step--You are my Baby.
Quadrille--Hot Stun.
Two Step--When the Midnight Choc
Choo leaves for Alabama.
Waltz-As Long as the Shamrock
grows green.
Schottish--M Mobile Bay.
Two Step-Down where the Rae
Time River Flows.
Quadrille--Turkey in the Straw
Waltz--Good Bye Everybody.
Two Step--Court House in De Sky.
Waltz--Rosary.
Two Step--Ffddle Sticks.
Quadrille-The Irish Washerwom
an.
Two Step-Regging the Baby tc
Sleep.
Waltz-Dream Of Heaven,
Home Waltz--Cood Night Ladies.
Music will be furnished by the Milo
orchestra. All Knights OF Pythiai
are invited.
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his board. How many lsys did ~
work II he received ~?
3. A 10 worth twice ~ much - b, and
me interest of their united fortunes for
4 years and z mo. at 90 10 $500. How
much is each worth? A
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-04

An appropriation Of $4,000 il ask
"a TO keep the White House cool In
summaS. That u neso than 4 takes
- Ne0k Il u vtntes.
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HloA SCHOOL AonlcvLrvaG.

I. Why do blades OF cora curl up dug-
ing dry weather. Which is better, level
culture 1r ridge culture in dry weatherr
WhyS
2. What crops are nitrogen gatheressP
What crops furnish forage for live
Aocks t
3. What would Be the weight Of filler
in one ton Of an 6-2@ fertilizer. using
ground bone, cotton seed meal and kahn
4. Describe the best type Of seed corn,
pointing out several good characteristics
and several points to be avoided.
s. Why 10 smut classed % parasite?
II il produces no flowers, how does Il
reproduce? eis
6. What 10 the weight of bushel Of
onions, corn in ear. shclled corn, oats,
potatoes, and wheat?
7. Explain in detail the principles of
the Bab,ock milk tester. Does pasteur-
ising alter the favor of milk?
8. What period OF the year is best for
buddiasi Explain how budding is done.
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FOR THOSE WHO
Wish TO TEACH
Questions For Applicants For
County Certificates
EXAMINATION HELD MARCH I

Prepared BY the stste sehoo, Com.
missioner 70 Test the Mental ouaI.
tsseations Of Those Who Seek Posi-
tions - Teschers In the Public
Schools.
Following IL the list Of questions
% prepared under direction Of the
state commissioner Of public schools.
and submitted at the County exam.
Ination for teachers March I. for ele'
0entary school certificates:
UNITED STATES HISTORY.
(Including Civil Government)
I. Relate the story of the beginning Of
slavery in Virginia. When was the i'm.
portation Of salves prohibited by the
United Statesl
2. Explain the difference in the relig-
ious belief of the Puritans, Pilgrims and
Separatists Of England during the rclig-
ious revolution in England How did
this affect America?
5. Who was General Braddockl What
was the purpose of Braddocks cam
paignf What we're the results?
4. Name Washington's first Cabinet.
Who was the first Chief Justice of the
United States?
S. What Presidential elections of the
United States have not been decided by
the electoral college? Name the Pres
idents chosen in these controversies.
6. What was President Johnson's plan
Of reconstruction? How did Congress
regard Johnson's plan7 What had been
Lincoln's stand on this question:
7. What was the Ku-Klux Klanl Who
were tho Carpetbaggers7 What was
the Force Act?
8. What authority and powers does the
Constitution of the United States give
to the President?
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Mrs. Henry sspp

Mrs. Henry Sapp died at her home
In Brink Haven at Q o'clock Saturday
evening after having been critically III
for only two days. She had been in
failing health for the past several
months, but contracted a very severe
cold on Friday. The immediate cause
of her death was pneumonia. She
was 70 years of age and is survived
by her husband, three sons and one
daughter. The funeral at the Brink
Haven Church of Christ at 1890
Tuesday morning, Rev. Helm officiat-
ing. Interment in the Brink Haven
cemetery.
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OIil.6eeney
Wedding

Mr.. Walter M. Dill of Mt. Gilead,
a son of County Commissioner Theo-
dore Dill, and Miss Grace Beeney OF
Fredericktown were united in mar
riage at the home of the brides par
ents on Saturday evening. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev W. 8.
Nicholson. After a short visit In Col.
umbus, Mr.. and Mrs. Dill will go to
Mt. Gilead to reside where the groom
IL engaged In the furniture and under
taking business. The couple have
many friends In Knox county, who
wish them a happy life.
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Too Bic . lead.

where have yoW Deeu.'
"ShlopIH'd AZ sslre to get drink"
I ".lohn. you ha vent gol NJ Ind ~ that
80 rnr. You've been u Y ua'swsry!
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Entertained
With Dinner

Entertained
With Dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Milligan. at
their home In Brandon. entertained
the Following guests at six o'clock din
ner Saturday evening: Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer vii.
liams. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ward and
son, Guy. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Milligan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Morey. Mr.. william
Wright, Miss Lola Wright and Miss
Lille Thorpe,
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Or. r. d. Horn Of Butler. Ohio, died
at Lakeside hospital In Cleveland Sun.
day at about IL o'clock after a three
weeks illness Of pneumonia. He was
81 years of age at the time of his
death and is survived by his wife and
five children. The remains were tax.
EN- to the late home In Butler for the
funeral Tuesday morning at II
o'clock. Interment In Butler
DIR. Horn formerly resided In Mt.
Vernon and leaves many friends in
and near this city. He moved to But.
Ter about ~ years ago.
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Joseph shamer

Mr.. Joseph Shaffer died at his home
about three miles south Of Jelloway
at noon Sunday after an illness of sew.
eral months duration caused by. a
complication of diseases He was 75
years of age and is survived by his
wife and two daughters. The funeral
at North Bend church Tuesday after.
noon. Interment in the North Bend
church cemetery
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George Waiter r

George Walter died at the State
hospital in Columbus Sunday after a
long illness He formerly resided
near Fredericktown but was taken to
the hospital about two weeks ago. He
is survived by his wife. The femains
were taken to Fredericktown for the
funeral and interment.
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. f c. Weber and two
little DAUGHTERS, Ruth and Esther,
OF Brinkley, spent Christmas day very
pleasantly at the home ofthe formers
sister, Mrs. T. w. McClendon. in
this city. The visitors were also the
parents Of Miss Tula Weber, one of
our county's successful teachers. who
was also of the party at the Nc
Clendon home on Christmas. In
addition to the visitors mentioned
above Mr.. and Mrs W. NJ. Weber.
the former Mrs. McClendon's brother
and the latter Mr.. McClendon's sister,
also came down Tuesday of last week
from Tyronza, accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Mildred, altogether
making up happy family reunion,
which was the sour of much 10Y and
happiness 10 them all. The visitors
from Tyronza did not return home
until Saturday
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03
Still On The Firing Line.

Thirty-seven years in business in
Forrest City. This is a good long
time but we are proud of it and we
still feel young. While crops were
short the past season, in fact for the
past three seasons this country has
suffered the depression of poor crops.
still we have not lost faith nor has our
confidence in Forrest City and St.
Francis county been shaken.
We have no complaints to make
about the business we have enjoyed
the past fall We have done a re-
markably good business considering
the short crop and we have the salts
faction of knowing that we have
treated the trade and our customers
fairly. We have done our share of
the business and we are thankful and
appreciative. We take this occasion
TO thank our many friends and patrons
for their very liberal patronage and
solicit continuance OF same. We
ask that you continue TO give us IA
liberal share OF your patronage upon
the reputation which this store has
built up for always treating its pa
irons right. 1t is cardinal business
principle at this store to give every
body square deal
iuleS may De niue llBNJ Just at
this time, but one good crop and all
Of US will have forgotten all about
the little hardships that two or three
bad crops have brought upon us. The
Fussell-Graham- A lderson Co, is op-
timistic and we are looking out upon
the New Year with bright hopes and
determination to achieve greater
things than ever before in our bust
ness history. We have been here a
long time and we have yet to learn
the meaning of the word retreat. We
are still on the firing line and we pro-
pose to keep up the fight in serving
all our friends faithfully and con-
scientiously.
With the seasons kindliest greet
ings and hearty good wishes for
prosperous and happy 1913 to all, we
beg TO remain, as ever,
Yours very truley,
THE LL-GRAHAM-A LDERsON Co.
Little William Anderson, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks, is con-
yalescent at this writing.
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03

In reviewing and taking up some
Of the things that have been accom-
plished in the face of adverse condi-
lions. and in detailing some of the
things that have been done by the
administration in bringing order out
OF the chaos that confronted it in the
beginning, the fact might be men,
toned that the city now has two
splendid teams of mules, wagon and
other street working equipment that
is practically paid for. More work
has been accomplished on the street
than ever before within the same
length of time. Street Commissioner
Dooley has proven to be a practical
man, and has put in his time making
good streets and the substantial
character OF the work done will only
be enhanced when graveling, for
which arrangements have already
been made, is completed.
| point with pride TO the section OF
new sewerage which has only recently
been laid west of the Iron Mountain
railroad. east of Division street and
south OF billiard street, which bounds
the new sewerage district on the
north. This improvement puts one
of the principal residence sections OF
the city in a position TO enjoy all the
advantages Of sanitation and the
many convenienCeS TO which they
have been entitled for many years
past
want 10 thank the council for the
confidence it has imposed in me and
for the free rein it has given me in
carrying out The schemes which have
come TO me from time to time for
the betterment of the city.
a project in which am very great.
ly interested for the New Year is the
paving OF the principal streets
throughout the business district OF
the city, out as far as the Iron Noun.
tain depot \ mass meeting Of the
citizens Of Forrest City will be called
to meet with the city council at some
date in the very near future for the
purpose of considering ways and
means for carrying out this paving
proposition. This is something in
which every body is Interested and is
a good proposition upon which "a
open the New Year.
/ have another scheme in mind
that do not care to make public at
THIS time, suffice it to say, that it is
a matter IN which every advocate of
better streets viii he interested.
W ishing for all the people Of the
city a happy and prosperous New
ear and asking that the same good
VIII ana endorsement that has always
characterized your conduct toward
me, be accorded my administration
again during 1915 beg to remain,
Very respectively.
JAMES l.. SCoTr, Mayor.
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03

| shall endeavor TO make 1913 a
year OF achievement for Forrest City.
In making an estimate OF what For
rest needs there might he many who
could say that such things can not be
accomplished, but with the CO.
operation of the people great things
may be swung and great good may be
done. | took up the reins as Mayor
OF Forrest City DIT time when civic
Improvements We're practically at a
standstill. was greatly handicapped
through lack of funds. To use a
common phrase the whole town SEEM
ed TO be in the dumps" People,
and home people too, said the town
was dead. Certainly our city was I'M
sanitary, its sewers were stopped up,
its streets were run down, and in
many places washed into ruts, and
conditions generally were in a state
OF depression and apathy.
| have worked hard to correct
these run-down-at-the- heel conditions.
l have gone over the city and an.
swered complaints personally during
the hottest days in June, July and
August, and l have put my time and
energies into the task of being the
peoples mayor. My labors have been
rewarded and have had hearty as.
| surances from number of citizens
that my activities along all lines
looking TO the growth of the city
have been appreciated
1t gives me pleasure also TO know
that in this work have won the
friendship OF many good citizens, who
have endorsed my administrative
policies and given me all the assis-
lance possible in carrying out what
consider some OF the most i'm portant
acts of my official life.
For instance the health policy OF
the city has been most successful
one. During the summer and fail OF
1872 the city was policed by a special
/ i'NNiNA4 OIiNCls WI Gil AaIt result tIldl
there were fewer mosquitoes, less
nth and less sickness in Forrest city
than has ever been known before. In
this work the board OF aldermen aud
the mayor was expertly assisted by
DR.. W. H. Alley, president of the
board OF health, who has the thanks.
not only Of myself ana the admins
tration, but Of the whole people OF
Forrest City for the time, thought
and energy he contributed gratis tc
the carrying out Of the health policies
which he drafted, and through the
enforcement OF which the city was
kept healthful and sanitary. DR..
Alley and the board Of health and
SPECIAL health oNcer, W. 4. Pearson.
carried out their parts in this impor-
tant work unseldshly and untiring-
ly.
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03
HAS ALWAYS R0TTED
WORTH MONEY NOW
Cracked and Partially Opened Cotton
BOlls are Worth S1.00 Per Hum
dred POun ds-New Concern
Ready to Spend Large Sum
OF Money.

Said w. G.. Pool to a Times man
yesterday morning, myself and asso-
ciates are prepared TO turn loose
800, 900 to the farmers of ST. Fran
els and adjoining counties. "
| This is no hot air boast. 1t is a
straight, legitimate, bonitide PROPOSE
| tion and one which every farmer who
reads this should investigate and, at
ter he has investigated, he viii tell
! his neighbor about it.
| w. G. Pool and associates have set
up machinery at the Planters Gin in
Forrest City that takes the cotton
out of cracked or partially opened
cotton bolls and converts it into
marketable cotton. 1t is not neces-
sary TO go through long explanation
of the processes as to how this is done
1t is no experiment, but All establish
ed industry. The first boll-crushing
plant to be established in the state is
now in operation in Forrest City.
1t brings an opportunity to the
farmers that they have not enjoyed
heretofore and puts them in line for
good money Tor product that has
heretofore rotted and gone to waste
Cracked and partially opened bols
dry bolls. This is the product that
you are asked to go over your aban-
doned cotton fields and gather There
| is no use for you TO say that there
are no cracked and partially opened
bolls in your cotton fields. There are
great many more cracked and
partially opened cotton bolls in your
cotton fields than you think for. You
don't have to be particular about
gathering these bolls. You can put
on your gloves and pull these bolls off
the stalk. Why leave them there TO
rot when they are worth 800 per
hundred pounds TO you.
| You've got your rations and sup
| plies TO buy from now on until the
farming season opens up, why not
turn these cracked and partially
opened cotton bolls INTO cash? Ne.
groes who are idle can earn their
meat and salt by gathering these
cracked and partially opened cotton
bollS, Just TO look at the patch you
would think there was nothing there,
but just try gathering these bolls and
you will be surprised at the result.
one hand can easily gather from
three to four hundred pounds Of bolls
per day This means So or 81
A bandOned cotton fields will Weld
from - TO $40 per acre. Cotton that
was planted late and also cotton that
grew rank in the valleys and fertile
low lands, yield rich returns in
cracked and partially opened bolls
The Times preventative talked TO
farmer. lie was skeptical, but af-
ter we had Argued with him, the gen
| tIeman decided that he would go
home and find out what was in his
cotton patch, with the result that to-
gether with Two other hands this
farmer gathered Sl2 80 worth of
cracked and partially opened bols in
two days and had only gone over
about third of the patch.
one trouble with our farmer friends
Is, that they are SLOW to start
If you are going do anything to-
wards selling these cracked and
partially opened cotton bolls. do it
| now. Take advantage Of every pretty
/ day and have these bolls gathered
You get the cash for them delivered
at the plant OF the Planters Gin e.
/ Manufacturing Co
The Forrest City times., 1913-01-03
RESOLVED THAT. ETC.

We have just entered upon the
threshold of another year. this being
the Bird day Of the New Year 1913 and
we take it that all the good resolu
tions made by our friends are still in
tact. We hope all the good resolu-
tions will be kept. We have heard it
said that hell is paved with good
resolutions, but it is better to have
them used for paving purposes around
the margin Of the lake of fire and
birthstone, than never to have made
them at all.
Looking back over the year that is
just past we cannot see but that it
has been kind to US in many respects.
Although we have not prospered to
any appreciable extent, we have lived
and have striven as best we knew how
to contribute our little mite to the
general welfare of the community.
Our vicissitudes and our sorrows are
our own. They only serve to
give US a keener appreciation
Of the trials of others and it is ever
our constant aim and purpose to
boost for Forrest City. st. Francis
county, and the great State Of Arkan-
Sas,
The Times, therefore, is inclined
to be optimistic for the New Year
and we are of the opinion that among
the resolutions we make there should
be number such as these:
That 1913 shall be made the most
prosperous in the history of the city,
county and state.
That Forrest City shall have and
must get canning factory in 1913
That the population Of Forrest City
shall be increased 1000 souls during
1913.
That Forrest City shall have and
must get creamery during 1913
That Forrest City is cursed and
ridden by the credit system to a
great extent which should be abolish
ed or as nearly so as possible during
1918.
That Forrest City shall have and
must get a furniture factory during
1918.
That Forrest City must get a live
commercial body for 19l3 in order
that its public affairs may be directed
in a Jealous and business-like manner.
That Forrest City shall and must
be kept clean and sanitary during
1913, and that all the people must
pull together for the accomplishment
of this end.
That Forrest City shall have and
must get Touring mill during 1913.
That Forrest City shall be made
the most attractive cotton market in
Eastern Arkansas during 1918.
That Forrest City shall be brought
prominently into the public eye as
being the good roads center OF the
State of Arkansas during 1913.
That Forrest City shall have and
must get cotton mill during 1913.
That every man, woman and child
who reads these resolutions shall join
in the effort to keep them and
strengthen them and that they shall
be added to and enlarge upon from
time to time as the growth of the
city and community may demand.