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The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

WHEN the conductor of Louisville street car asked John Duvall. passen- ger. for his fare the other evening John jumped up. Topped his hands about as if they were wings and shouted: Get thee behind me. Satan. am an angel. and angels pay no fare" But the con- ductor was hard-hearted and cast John forth into the outer darkness.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

TIE Prince of Naples. who has just come of age. has received the Order of the Golden Fleece from the Emperor of Austrla and the Black Eagle from the German Emperor. It IS suggested that in view of the close friendship between Italy and England, he ought t5 be invested with the Garter.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

IN 1890 will end the term of 100 years during which the cities of Boston and Philadelphia have each enjoyed the in- como of q bequest of s. 900 made by Benjamin Franklin. with the proviso that the interest from the funds should be loaned out to young married me chanics- In Boston the fund has grown to nearly &S28. 900. while in Philadel- phix 1t has reached only s70, 1000.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14
CAPTAIN BAuLpar of New Bedfor.

CAPTAIN BAULpRY of New Bedford is a particularly successful whale catcher. With his steamer the Orca, has in three seasons made fortune, This year he killed thirty-tlve whales. but had room for the oil of twenty eight only. and gave two whales to an- other steamer. He secured :, 800 barrels of oil and 4a 900 pounds of bone.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

A HUNTER who occupied camp in Northern Wisconsin was awakened one morning recently by his dogs. The animals seemed greatly excited, and kept running back and forth in the woods bark ng loudly. He followed them a distance. and came across a bear, which the dogs had killed un- aided
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

WHILE lady of Xenia, Ohio. was preparing feed for her chickens recent ly the diamond in her engagement ring dropped into the mixture. and the loss was not noticed until the feed had been eaten by the fowls. It became neces- sary to massacre ten chickens before the stone was found. but 1t was found st 1asf
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

AMONG the jubilee presents to the pope is one from Monsignor Lecot, bishop of Dion. It is picture by CAracel of the 'Ecce Homo" which was stolen from the vatican by French soldisr at the time of the departure ot Plus VII It passed through various hands in France. and finally came into the possession of 2 priest in Burgundy. Upon the representations of Monsignor Lecot the picture was given up. to be consigned to the pope on the occasion of his jubilee.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

NEWS of the resent Beach, Hanlan boat race at Sydney. New South Wales. reached this country by overland tele- graph to North Australia. by cable to Java and Samatra and to Madras. India. thence to Alden. Africa. and up the Red Sea to Snez across Europe to London. and thence by Atlantic cable.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

LEVI P. MORTON and his wife have been warmly welcomed in Paris Not only the American colony but Parisians prominent in society and politics have joined in the demonstration of popular ity which has greeted the ex-Minster and his wife. The Mortons will leave Paris for Monte Carlo in about two waeka
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

THE elder Dumas was asked to give something toward the funeral expenses of bail fl who had died in poverty. ''How much do you wsntP" he asked. 'Twenty francs-m "What? Only 20 francs to bury a bailiff' There. there! Take 40 and bury two"
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14
At the Closely Dinner Party.

Carrington-Little Beasley's des perate fellow, isn't he?
 Pardson-Never noticed it particu- larly. How so?
 Carrington-Whv, with the small amount of fodder that Closely usually gives his guests 1 should think there was some danger of that big Gortau girl getting hungry and making a dessert of her eseort-JIt,l9s.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14
The Senate.

wAsHNcroS, D. C., January s--ln the Senate large number of petitions were presented. Bills wsre introduced and referred as follows:
 By MT. Sherman-For the invest ment of certain funds in the Treasury {; also to establish bureau of adultera- ton and to regulate and to prohibit the importation. manufacture and sale of aduiterated articles of food and drugs.
 By Mr. Coke-For a board of arbitra- ton of the controversy between the United States and Texas relating to strip of tarritory.
 By MT. Dawes-For the appointme nt of a Superintendent ofIndian Schools.
 By Ar. Farwell-To create the Lake and Gulf Waterway Commission.
 The senate then took op the resclu- ton offered by Senator Brown 6 few days ago on the subjeet of the internal revenue system and that Senator sd- dressed tue Senate upon it.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

Col JOHN JoYcE. of Washington. D- C., has become managing editor of tlsc Heroid- Democrat. of Leadville Col He will be remembered as the poet who has standing quarrel with Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

THERE are three ministers in the present House of Representatives. Judges Stewart. of Georgia and Chesdls. of Indiana, are ex-preachers. but the new Congressman from New Hampshire. Rev. Mir. Mckinney. has been in the Universalist pulpit during his whole nctive career. He is the first Democrat Congressman from New Hampshire in ten years. Oddly enough, the last Democratic Representative from that ststs was Frank Jones the bgsWeE
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

TAN PHoS LEE. the Chinese Yale graduate who recently married an American girl. is said to resemble Frenchman in appearance and man. cer-, He is described as A man of sim gularly charmsug manners.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

JAi GoULp has only grown indiffer- cut as to his wearing apparel within slsc last few years He once paid big ia Tor bills and on one occas on gave CTS for pair Of suspenders with gold buckles and he wore them.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14
He Tried toGpass

Wife (who brides herself on being sensible): John. do you notice how easy-htting my new shoes are?'
 Husband: Yes"
 Wife. Well. do you know why get my shoes so large?"
 Husband Gust triae nonpluse,l): ''Er- no. my dear. unless 1t is because you have large feet "-1 hc Epoei.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

MRs ScoTT-SrDDoSS years ago. be- flag warned that she was losing her sstage figure" discarded corsets and grew more shape.y from that day for ward. co they ns-
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

STR RICHARD BURTON of England linis himself physical wreck at the age of 65. He has been hard worker asd close student all his life. His trans lation of the Arabian Nights" netted hsm $50. GOO.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

ARcHBIsHoP WILLIAMS of Boston has . crozier which cost $500. and chalice. which cost $500. H mitre has s200 worth of gold and silver in 1t. Arch bishop Feehan of Chicago recently ordered four sets of s1. 800 vestments.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14
The House.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 5.-The Presidents message concerning right of way for railroad purposes through various Indian reservations; also relat- ing to trespassers on Indian lands and to timber trespasses, were presented and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs.
 Among the petitions presented was one by Mir. Platt in favor of prohibition of the liquor traffic in the District of Columbia; one by MT. Blair in favor of a national prohlbitory Constitutional amendment; ono by NIT. Hoar against the admission of Utah as a State, so long as its local power is in the hands of the Mormon priesthood; also several in favor of the Blair educational bill.
 Mir Dawes from the CoIninitte on Indian Affairs reported bills to provide for the compulsory education of Indian children; and in relation to marriage between white men and Indian women. Calendar.
 Among the bills introduced were the following:
 By Mir. Hoar-To provide for . Worlds Exposition at the National Capitol in 1892, and thereafter a per manent Exposition of the three Amer teas in honor of the tooth annlversary Of the discovery of America. Referred to the select committee on Centennial Cele bration.
 By Mir. Dawes-To establish . postal telegraph system.
 By Mir Platt-For the formation and admission Into the Union of the State of North Dakota.
 Alter some routine business, Mir. Mitchell called up the joint resolution introduced by him, for the appointment Of committee to select site for naval station on the Pacific Coast, and addressed the Senate In advocacy of 1t. At the conclusion Of his remarks the resolution was refsered to the Commit tee on Naval Affairs.
 The Senate then, at 2:35 o'clock took up the Blair Educational bill. ss ''un- finished business" The bill having been read in full, Mir. Cameron moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day 1t adjourn to meet on Monday. MT. Blair called for the yeas and nays, suggesting that the Senate might very well devote tomorrow to the consideration of the bill. The motion was agreed to-yeas, 43; nays, 10.
 WASHINGTON, D, C., Jan. 5.-In the House the following bills were intro duced and referred:
 By E. B. Taylor of Ohio: For the preservation of woods and forests of the national domain adjacent to the sources of navigable rivers; also to restore the rate of duty on imported wools.
 By Mir. Stewart of Georgia: Author izing national banks to take liens on real estate for loans of money.
 By Mir Snyder of West Virginia: Ap- propriating S52.000 for the enlargement of the public buildings at Charleston; ". Va. The Speaker then announced the Standing Committees of the House.
 Mir. Stone of Missouri offered a resolution directing the Com mitte on Military to investigate the fsets touching the imprisonment of the Judges of the County Court of St. Clair County. Mo. Referred. Then on motion of MT. Randall the House at l:l0 o'clock adjourned until Monday. MT. Randall stated that he made the motion in order to enable the commit tees to organize. select their clerical force and, if possible, prepare business or the beginning of the week.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

The fonkers Gazette announces a serial en- titled Daring and Suffering" Tho se..ox has probably told the truth about somebody and been interviewed afterward by sas Iaj.r d 'sFty.-Bostsa B,sl.ssi..
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

An old motto says, Seeing is believing That lacks csnarmaiion Seeng Fl Perk or l.. Doonslly is mes belieging thenl-P's
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

The town of Louisa Court-house. Vs was burned Friday night.
The Forrest City times., 1888-01-14

RokA BoSHEuR was once presented with three great white bears by an ad- admIring Russian prince. ANs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
Telegrams to The Star.
THE SUGAR BOUNTIES CONVENTION
Smack Of Protection to Some ElglShmen
A TROPICAL FRUIT TRUST FORMED
A Great Prairie Fire in Montana.
4 STEP TOWARD PROTECTION.
The Sugar-B0umties Convention %
Regarded by English Liberals

Special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, August 3l.-The text OF the sugar.
bounties convention published to-day fully con-
attempt 70 abolish bounties by threatening coun-
tervailing duties. The Daily Ne,Os says the great
outcry against the government agitation thus
begun cannot but prove seriously embarrassing 20
salisbury and his allies when the subject is
brought before parliament, as It must be before
long. The Netps summaries the arguments
against the measure by saying: "'The argument
OF those who allege that sugar Will be only
increased In price one-half cent per pound shows
complete Inability TO understand the condition OF
the very poor people, while 50 small an increase,
on the other hand can do little 10 make sugar.
renning profitable In England. The anJi-sugar-
bounty agitation is based
PARTLY ON FAILACY PARTLY ON MPosTURg.
"The fallacy Is that 10 foster particular indus
tmposture Is that II sugar is dearer, workmen Will
De compensated by high wages. IL is too late 10
undo any mischief the sugar bounties may have
done 10 individual nlms, ana the men discharged
In consequence, IL there were any, have long ago
found other occupations But apart from this,
sugar from abroad can only be purchased with the
produce OF labor at home. one thing is certain,
tectionlsts or Europe and America which they
VIII not be SLOW 10 use. will enable them 10 cite
a case from the home OF free trade where minis
ter implores as q favor and then demands under a
menace system which, unless free trade pe a de-
fusion, can only damage those who employ II. "
TO the country arises from the fact that the union
lists whose support is essential TO the existence OF
the government, are deeply pledged 10 the views
put FORWARD by the writer quoted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
OEspA1R AND CONSOLATION.


My neighbors always laugh at ma
In the course Of conversation,
When speaking of economy
And general observation
They say you pay too high price
For purchases you make
just for my neighbors' sake.
Answer: GO TO LANSBURGHS
Whenever housekeeper in trouble You 80
The poeEetbOot s IS often @ In bsd Condition
A failure. of course. in this worldly mission
Tell her the secret Of Lansburghs store,
And see what fruit your counsel bore.
nants AID short lengths from several prominent East
our own stock viii be enabled to make this ~
ss INA ,s sale & One r., Of the Grss.sst Efforts
We will herewith submit list Of some Of the most
. cases of Scotch Cloth in Drab, Brown. Plaid, and
ns% u syss as Saly 1Q PET yr regular value
Sny ss pfE xsss loS
and Boys Wear at 49c. per yard would be cheap at
ens seysEsa , hundred az dozen Of Y.l Lace differ
20 dozen 9f Children's Black An-wool Jerseys. re-
In order to reduce our immense Of stock Of White
ONLY w. esSs made s. % FOR
r6ss Of the very best Ssyy Blue
Goaors regular widths only 10c Per yard real value
seventy nve pieces Of Plaid and Striped valsncis
~ snpsrb Psterns for dressea at DC yard;
Three hundred DOZEN Of ohildrsu,s pibb..
iSS dozen P01s PfSss:sd e a Linen e 11 worth 2s
s;sssE r sss sSs ssss !. s :Ssy 4 B.
OUR Sa4s 1SSss sssEq4 II ss.y.sErs
sn3o i20 z2a "a. z3e 7&Sa n. v.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
From WALL street To-pay.

NHw YORK. August 81, IL a. m.--There was a
moderate business IN the stock market at the
opening this morning, while nrst prices were
somewhat Irregular. but generally strong as CON-
pared with last evenings closing ngtIres the most
noted exception being Canada southern, which
was down per cent There was an active aud very
evenly distributed business In lew stocks, 81 Paul
Lackawanna, Union Pacific, oregon, Trans-Con
mental, Northern Pacific preferred. Reading and
Consolidated Gas being most prominent, while
the Others were comparatively DUH The market
was irregular and unsettled, while It's movements
were for small fractions only, except In Peoria,
Decatur and Evansville, which advanced I pef
cent though port Ion OF the gain was afterward
lost. There was less animation later IN the hour
but no further feature marked the trading, ana II
IL O'Clock the market was fairly active aua steady
10 frm at close 20 the opening prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
knights OF Labor and ProtectiOm.


SECRETARY HICKMAN sAYs HE DESIKFS TO WORK
FOR HARRISON AND MORTON.
Senator Quay has received a letter IRON Charles
II. Litchman, general secretary Of the Knights or
Labor, In which Mr.. Lltchman says he desires %
work for Harrison and Morton. He says that
during the fourteen years he has been conBesed
with the labor movement he has been studying
the political situation. He believes that the re-
publican party In adopting and advocating the
American system OF protection 10 The labor and
wages IL nearer the declarations and desires OF OF
ganiZed labor than It's free-Jrade opponent, the
democratic party" Mr.. LtchInan further saS 5
that the theory protection advocated by the re-
publican party Is the same the underlying
principle upon which all labor organizations are
founded friend 10 organized labor that be lieves
In organization as a means 10 enhance and main
tain wages cannot consistently oppose "a party
that applies 10 all labor the principle VI pro-
lection from unfair competition that the indl-
yidual trade organization gives 10 the single trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
NOrthvv essern Mheaa stepsrss.

THE CROP Is IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION AND rHE
FARMERS BETTER OFF THAN THEY WE'RE LAST
YEAR
ST. PAUL MIMI, August 3l.-The weekly crop
report from the Northwest was received at the
Manitoba general office yesterday. The r-pOrts
show an average y..id OF about Is bushels OF
wheat 10 the acre ln the central ana northern
portions OF the state and about Is bushels 10 tie
acre IN Dakota In the extreme west. The harvest
ing and threshIng Is nearly all completed through
out Minnesota and Is progressing rapidly In
Dakota. While the wheat In The northwestern
locality has been somewhat damaged by frost it IS
not nearly 50 bad as was first reported and owing
TO the fact that the farmers get about the same
price this year for No. Northern as was received
last year for No. hard IL Is anticipated that they
Will be better on this year than last The most
favorable reports come from points on the Wafer
town, Aberdeen and Glendale branches. Several
elevators along the lines have commenced receiy-
ing new wheat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
A Protest from Jacksonville.

cuhuEON-0kNhkAL HAAuTONS REPLY TO n.
Surgeon General Hamilton has received the fol.
lowing telegram from j. j. Daniel president of the
Jacksonville Citizens Auxiliary Committee: "In
the name OF our people and humanity protest
against the order for the detention OF all refugees
from our city and state at the refugee camp IC
would be better for US to keep our women and
children here rather than subject them TO such
treatment"
DR.. Hamilton sent the following dispatch In re.
ply: kilograms received. Your reuuisition for
200 tents was approved. You are mistaken as to
character OF camp, which Is In charge OF one OF
the most humane omcers In the service and none
In the country stands higher as to professional
ability. The camp Is located in one OF the health1-
est places In Florida; pine woods, on river buff
originally intended by railroad picnic grounds
and taken py Dr. Guitcras the best place for his
camp. he was. some days ago, directed to have
some tents set apart, quarter OF mile
distant from the main camp for the observation OF
persons sick. Pollard returned to Jacksonville,
was slck on his arrival at the camp evidently had
fever when he left Jacksonville. With the general
70 expect persons should be allowed to mingle
cial excursion trains win bo provided for passen-
gers 10 definite points Murphy, N. c., has opened
IT'S doors, the only place 90 reporting itself 70 me-
II RESIDENTS wish 70 60 TO Murphy or any definite
points In Western North Carolina on their parole
not 70 90 20 seaboard or Quarantlned towns within
ten days from date OF departure from Jacksonville
excursion trains win be provided as soon a. mum.
Der Of trains REQUIRED can be denitely ascertaned
Please estimate number Of people now in Jack
sonvlle willing TO goo paroea that safe arrange
ments can be made for tfanzportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
TO CORNER TROPICAL rsrur
Aefganttc Trust Formed. with a Capi-
tai of 81 Q.o0o- -0o0

CHICAGO, August Sl--A SPECIAL from Atlanta.
Ca, says; The tropical frult men have combined,
and consumers VIII be unable 70 get a single
banana, or plantain, save through the courtesy of
the trust which was organized IN New orleans
this week Few days ago circular was sent 90
al tbe Irult men IN the country, calling them 10
by SIX OF the largest fruit HOUSES In thai city
There trust was formed representing the COM
olneo cakllal OF slaoOoooQ IL Will purchase tho
dollars has been advanced by London CAPITALISTS
10 build railroads IN Honduras and elsswhere so
as 70 concentrate the fruit market Al certain
selected shipping points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31

CHICAGO, August 3i--P. W. Van Antwerp the
Cincinnati detective, was found lying al the co.,
ner OF Lake and Franklin streets about O'Clock
this morning with his skull crushed In. It was
learned that Van Antwerp has been following
Prank Kline, alias julius Houston. a notorious
train robber, for several months, aud only nJund
him last night AT the corner OF Lake and Franklin
When Van Antwerp attempted 10 arrest Kline the
latter struck him with some blunt INSTRUMENT
fracturing his skull, and made good his escapc.
The l3th Of July last Van Antwerp attempted 90
arrest Kline In Monticello, H.. and was badly
wounded by a pistol shot. Van Antwerp was
taken 10 the county hospital, where he now lies In
a critical condition and viii probably die from his
INJURIES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
AFamous suit settled.


CHICAGO, August 31.-Intelligence was received
on change yesterday that Judge Sage, OF the
United states District Court OF the southern dis
trict OF Ohio had rendered decision favorable %
the plaintiffs In the celebrated case OF Preston a
McHenry against T. l. Harper and Others. Mr..
McHenry was warmly congratulated by his fellow
members OF the board OF trade. HIS associate anj
one-time partner, blum old Joe Preston, is not
here TO enjoy the triumph. He died OF a broken
heart two years ago, worn out by reverSes growing
out OF Harper's failure TO protect his brokers when
the famous deal OF 1881 went against him
The amount Involved In this suit, including In
teresL is about $300,0O0 II was originally ABOUT
$25O,O0O. though the loss sustained by Preston &
Mchenry was 100000 The case was ready for
trial nearly two years ago. The sudden death OF
Judge Baxter delayed its hearing, and on one pre-
text or another II was continued from time 10
to time until Harper had wrecked the Fidelity
bank, caused ,the greatest panic that ever struck
the grain trade, ruined a hundred OF his friends,
bankrupted thirty firms on the Chicago Board OF
Trade. crippled thousands, an inflicted a loss OF
$30,0O0,O00 or $40 600 upon the grain trade OF
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
The Michigan Cholera Scare.
HOPES THAT THE FRosrs WILL STOP THE RAvAGEs ol
THE DREADED DISEASE.

CHICAGO, August 3L-A Special from Cheboygan,
Mich, says: Since last reports were given out
about the cholera nothing from any definite
has been received The Advance, the only paper
published In Presque Isle County, says that the
disease Is undoubtedly contagious, and all means
OF Its spreading Will be prevented. Many persons
have died and many are lowering between life and
death. There is no telegraphic communication In
the whole county, and no reports have been re-
ce1ved from the interior for several days The
late frosts will undoubtedly alay the fears OF Its
exist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31
The ..Mariwe,, Done Up.

HE AND THE BowEKY TOUGH WHO PUNNKLED HIN
ARE FINED IN NEW YORK PoIICE COURT.
NEW YORK, August 3l.-Cieorge la Blanche,
otherwise known the MARINE" the middle
weight pugflist. was a prisoner before Justice
Dufy this morning. His head was bandaged and
his face showed signs OF the severe beating which
| he received early this morning at the hands OF
Matthew Quinlan, a BOwery tough, who was also
prisoner. Both men were charged with being
drunk ana dsorderly ana nghtlng In the street.
They were flned g. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-31

swceping Over the Ranges OF Nsrthcru
Montana

HELENA, NOM. August Si.-A disastrous prairie
nre u raging IN the ranges In Northern Montana,
extending ron Narias River 60 Sweet Grass Hills
distance oi nfty miles The winter range OF the
benton ana ~ Louis Cattle Company has been d.
sttose1t Win large amount az hAy Unless rain
Try.