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The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
PATTERSON WROTEJT.
Ho Frankly Avows tho Auth orship of the
 Hill Letter,


 LOUISVILLE, KY., February 14-On re. turning to the city Mir. Watterson, in response to request of the Associated Press, and in answer to some hundreds of telegrams which have come to Louis vile the last twenty-four hours gave the following statement for publication;
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, February 14.-I wrote the letter to Gov. Hill, and was impeled to do so by motives the sincerest and most disinterested. There appeared in many of the great newspapers last Sunday a sensational account of how caucus of United States Senators had resolved upon retiring Gov. Hill from the presidential arena of how 1 had been selected as the instrument of these Senators, and of how l had dispatched him letter potent to alter his plans.
 Whence this fantastic story emauated, l can not dcvine; but 1t was so absurd, and did such injustice to both Gov. Hill and myself, that thought, as l still think, that there could be no objection on the part of anybody to the publication of the truth, which flatly eoutradieted it.
 l was induced to this by the circum- stance that Gov. Hill had seemed to have adopted course suggested by consider, atons alike honorable to his character and ereditabie to his judgment; the more so indeed, since the letter in question tufulSHSu nun ana Ills lfieHuS lmparJlal testimony 10 answer and refate a most odious and widely circulated calumny.
 l confess that l am surprised that the Governor should make such haste to dis avow and disown course which, how, ever prompted, gratitied every Democrat lu tue United States outside the State ot New York, removing him at once from the field of mere political scheming and self seeking and placing him in the front rank of statesmen having the good of their country and rarty at heart.
 l am equally distressed by the repre- sentatlou that Gov. Hill should regard my plain but fir endly words as imperti. nent and insulting l did not so intend same words might be with propri ty ad. dressed to him, or to any Democratic as. nirant, by the humblestsDemocrat in the land; and still hope that, annoyed by a publication which annoyed me as well, he has oheeied upon apprehension of the facts ef the case. l G Il assure him that neither in the writing or printing Of my letter was there any purpose to take an advantage of hm, and, least of all, to do him inius ice am no mans man, and exist in no m n s interest. To use his own hapry expression, "I am H Demo. crat,h who has passed a lifetime in the service of the principles and policies from which l have never sought the slightest personal recognition or reward. l am only hnmiliated by the reflection that tt is service was not sufficient, in the est. nation or Gov. Hin, ts protect me against his displeasure and that, in the harsh construction which he puts upon a gen. uine, and not forged letter he visits me with what l must regard as unmerited suspicion. HENRY WArrERsoN.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Oklahoma Election Mudd,e.

OKLAHOMA CiTY, Gala, February l5.-- The country election muddlc is abou, cleared up. The county Commissioner were ordered by Judge Clarke, of tho Dis trict Court to proceed with the canvass of the vote, aud that proceeding will end to- morrow aud certificates of election be issued 10 the county officials elect, who are all Democrats. Owing to the clerks and judges of elect on falling t. sign the re- turns from the north ward Of this city 1t is said that County Clerk Martin will contest the election. He is one of Steelc's appoin- tees, and dies hard political death.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Mami. Doian's Murdsrss.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, February 9.-The Grand Jury to-day returned true bill against John Moran and Mrs. Anna Phil. lips, charging them with the murder oi Mamie Dolan at Moran's residence on the night of January 26. Moran is charged with murder in the first degree and Mrs. Phillips as accessory. The victim in this case was the adopted daughter of Moran. When she died the family cla mel she had taken strychnine, but later Charlotte Racknitz stated to the Coroner's jury that her death was due to blow delivered with hatchet on the head by Moran, and the Coroner's jury returned verdict. in accordance herewith
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
The Flooded Mine.

HAzELroN, Pa February l3-Ths pump ing out of No. 1 slope at Jeanesville, where the ninc bodies of tho miners are buried, is now progressing rapidly. The water is be- ing lowered at the rate of 20 feet every twenty four hours. The counter gangway is now empty, and in weeks time at the furthest the slope will be dry. Prepara- tions are being made to take care of the bodies of the men when they are reached and give them prompt and careful burial.
 The strain upon Mrs. Muskovitch, whose husband and five boarders are among the victims, has proven too severe, and her mind has given away. Her conduct, while not violent, is sufficient to excite pity.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Come ecticut.

HARTFORD, Conn, February H.-The House Committee yesterday reported it's Inability to agree with the Senate Demo crats, who, 1t says, insist on seating their officers first. The committee report was accepted, and the House then passed res- olution declaring Nicholas Staub, Demo. crat, elected Comptroller. They also in. vited the Senate to come into joint eonven ton and inaugurate Mir. Staub. Int Senate, however, adjourned to next Tues day when tho resolution reached that body.
 After passing resolution offering to unite with the Senate in referring all the disp4tcd points of law n the controversy to the Judges Of the Supreme Court, the House toCk recess until Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
GENERAL DOMESTIC,

There ara 5,olo iaborcrs iIie In Denver, Ca!o., waiting for spring activity to hegu.
 No change of importance has taken placa in tho senatorial situation at Springfield, Ill.
 Fire caused ssoo, ,ooa loss and killed ote fireman at New Westmiaister, Britsh h Columbia.
 Dr. NJ. NJ. Fisher, acting president ol the Missouri State University, is reported dying.
 A rock fell into passenger train In Pittsburg. killing one passenger and injur. ing several others.
 (. F. Bramble. formerly postmaster nt Texarkana, Ark, has married Miss Ettie Sugnett, clerk.
 Charges of bribery when in oficc have been made against Ignatius Donnelly of cryptogram fame, suit for damages re sultiug.
 The Kansas Senate has adopted reso lution stating that any wild or visionary bill passed by tho House win no, pass the Senate.
 The Worlds Fair directors have asked Mayor Creyiar of Chicago for police pro tec,ion for the Italian laborers u Jack sou Park
 Secretary Gibson of the Whiskey Trus, has been indicted by the State of Illinois for his connection with the alleged dyna. mite conspiracy. The trust has issued a statement disclaiming all knowledge of the plot.
 Two feet Of snow has fallen in Mon. taua-
 Illinois wheat Is all right up to the pros ent timc.
 The body of King Kalakaua has arrived at Honour,
 The 4a Indian chiefs visited tho children at Carlisle tPa.) Indian school
 Many telegrams of condolsnce were re ceivei at the residence Of Con. Sherman.
 In . quarrel about wages at Omah a number of workmen were seriously stabbed
 President Greeuhut of tho Whiskey Trust ceuies that Secretary Gibson ha, fled.
 The New York Central Labor Uuiou passed resolutions in favor Of female sui frage.
 'Old Huteh'sr machinatlons on tue Chicago Board Of Trade are surprising other traders.
 Mrs. MeCabe, who killed Judge Stein on the Mexican border, made . daring escape from her Mexican prison
 Gov. Russell of Massachusetts has con Cratulated ex-President Cleveland on his ant. i.frce.coinage letter.
 Thcrc are grave suspicious that Mrs c W. Cowles Of Clark's. Neb. did no, cone to her death by burglars, as was said at the time.
 Dom Pratt charges that New York was thrown to Harrison iu iSSS by bargain through Baruum aud Brics of tho Dem. ocratic committee.
 Runners of impending revolution in the Hawaiian islanis were dIspslled by news of the Kings death, though the change Of rulers is likely to cause come frtctiea.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Blew Dat the Gas.

MANSFIELD, O.. February l3.--Joseph L. Rcarick, age a5, unmarried. proprietor Of general store at Tiro, about fifteen miles northwest of this city, came to the Grand Central Hotel at II o'clock last night somewhat under the influence O! liquor, and was shown to room by tho clerk, who insructe q him to turn out the gas, Instead. he blew 1t out. The smell ot gas was noticed about the hotel to-day, but 1t was supposed to be from a leak. At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the man not having made his appearance, an investiga- tion was made, and the door of his room was forced oIen He was foIpd lying des q on the led with h's clothes On. The remains were given in charge of an under talSer and his friends at Tiro notified.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Cotton-s.ed Mil. at Paris. Tex.

PARIS, Tex, February i3.-A company was organized here to day, with stock of ei25 ,C0o, for the erection If a cotton seed mill and refinery. The contract has d. rc4dy been let for the erection of the building. which is to be completed by Sep. tember I. It is to consume l30 tons oi sesd per day and turn out 100 barrels of reDnsd oil. The company expects to be employ ltO hands Tho oficer. ara: w. B.
 Aiken, Preaident; H. L. Scales, Vice Pres ldent; John Broad. Treasurer; T. !.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Eour AitnerA I.oat

Scorrn,tr, Pa, February s.-The Mover mine, ownsd by W. RaIncy, IS on Ire. and 1t is reported that four men arc eutonibed, Tho lire was kiudlai by a miner accidentally dropping naked lamp at the bolton of the shaft. which is 100 feet deep. Tho lamp exploded. igniting the accumulated nine gas, which exploded with rrihc re ort and scattered the flame in every direction. The mine ma ehinecy aud workings caught fire and the large fan used for Hating the mine was totally destroyed, and the interior of the mine seems to be ono mass of fur ious flame.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Heavy Pra,rl. r,r.s n Texas

PLAlNvIEw, Tex, Feb ruary il.--Exter siveprairie fires have been raging through
 out the western part of Hale anl Swishsr counties yesterday and last night, ant thousands of acres of range have been totally deatroyed. Last night the horizon to the west and northwest of Psasnyiew V was solid line of lire. This Ire is of In calculabls damage to stockmen. n, on ac count of sevsre winter. cattle are in pool condition and the loss will he spvsre befoel spring epens. = tho range for large hesdI q eaeeae hae hnna a1nel4 l4asobly sut sAos&
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Omar elleI Ahout Wages

OMAHA, Neb., February 15,-Early this morning geng of ice-cutters at Swift and Caddy's packing house engaged in a dis pute concerning wages to be paid by tho firms, The men adjourned to the Emme' House and tisht broke out. Tom Wallace was stabbed through the heart with [ knife. Dick Cushing and Tom Fleming received numerous stabs and arc in q critical cond ton, and number of others re 'etved injuries. A squad of police ralded tho house and prevented further casual tcs All participants were arrested, but those who used kn.ve are unknown.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Rte. siiver strlse.

CENTRAL Cirr, Colo, February 10 -- Closely fol owing in the starting up of the uaited Gregory Mining Company's prop erty on the Gregory and Bob ,ail lodss. comes the intclIigtnee of a big strike in the north drift of the cross Tod of the Hin mine in the Russell district The feature of tue strike which engages the intention of min ng mon Is the chness Of the ore, assays from which go all the way from 300 10 1000 ounces of silver per ton. wlta an ore body Is inches in thick ness stripped for length of 70 feet
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Fire at . Bal NJ MaaQue.

HouoHroN, Mich, February 14-Otte Krellwitz was terribly burned about the face and neck, both hands and foot by he costume being accidentally set on fire by another masauerader a. "a ball Tho hall was packed, and men women, and children were panic stricken at the sight of the flames. Some men pulled of ther over. coats and threw them about Krellwitz. ex- tinguishing the flames. Tho hall doors be- ing promptly closed prevented n stampede and certainly saved great loss of life, as two flights of stairs had to be descended to reach the ground.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Blg BlAss It EvmnvvIiAs.

EvANsvILLE, Ind. February 12.-- -One eo the most disastrous Ares in yesGs vfsite1 Evansville to night in one of tho iMr0ooa business blocks in the oity. and the 611
 of two biz nrns were tskaiix ruined uH by 6re, tho other by watsr. fortunatoly (11 6re wAa oonAned to ths haildlna n W&loA it started. " uaesxleldar. twVn1e n1 valiseA nas ot2.ooo which ia laeooo f
 seo0 Evana . vsrwayna. 4fv Ge&1k ogo droWaed ont and thsiv etock lnUl0S1 " sAs ssasas = oAeoo; they oso Cs1
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Gilham's Murdcrers.

ALTON, Ill.,, February l5.-The truth oi the saying that murder will out' has again been illustrated in the arrest of sev. eral young men, who will have to answer tho very serious charge of murdering CT. Senator Daniel B. Gillham. That rad event took place on the morning of March IS, 10o0.
 The msn arrested arc. ! R Wyatt, John Brown and George starksy. Wyatt has nade . ooafsesioa implicatias Starkay anl nrswa vi>A llnsel1 !. tAs nesa1E.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
MATHEW STANLEY QUAY,
The Senior Senator from Pennsylvania Au,wers His Accasers,

Answers His Accusers. @AsutSeroS. D C., F'esraary t6- Sen atorQ ag maae his much talked of state ment h the Senate this afternoon. He took the floor ate in he day, and in mat ter of.faet tone delivered reply to the fharges which have ban in reulatlon for mauy months. The delivery occupied something more than half an hour. On the desk before him tue Senator had arranged eopious notes if not complete copy of what he wanted to say. Ho eviden ly fol-
 lowed his manuscript quite closely The Senators, with few except ons, were in their chairs and the Ealsr were fl led. It was known early in the day that Mir Quay iGte n1e1t U make his defense He was given good attention. but wAen he sat town there was no applause and no fellow Senator stepped forwarl to offer congrat- ulations. MT Quay quietly busted himself
 in running over the pages of his notes and the routine bus ness of the Senate pro ceedcd
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Congr ess mau PheIAn's Remains.

WASHINGTON, D. C., February S.-Ths remains of Congressman Phelan, of Ton. nessee, were brought hero to night iron lew York, and tomorrow will be placed temporarily in receiving vault in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Phelan, who wa. very ill at tue time of Mir. Phelan's death at Nassau, is expected hero in about tw, weeks time, when she will determine upor the final resting place of her husbands TO mains-wheth 1T here in the Congress iona Cemetery or in Memphis.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Johpsiowu Flood cd

PIrrsHuRc. Pa, February l6 "A special from Johnstown says: At o'clock this evening all the lower part of the city is covered and the water is rising rapidly. owing to steady rains. On the South Sidc and in Cambria hundreds of houses arc flo ded and the people are getting away n boats, as all bridges but one have been swept away. Late to night 1t is reported that tho Shady Greek boom. Carry ng 4.o0o. c0U feet of loas Is in danger of burst ing and tho people are flying to higher grounds. There to no comm un icati0n whatever between the different parts ol town.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Ts,egrsphic Brevlsles.

Criminal proceedings against Ex-Trcss. urer Woodruff of Arkansas have been ordered
 Seven saloon keepers have been arrested as Lebanon, Mo. for violating the local option law.
 salc of Oeorge washiagton's books and other reiIes in Philadelphia realized &is, ,0co the first day.
 President Harrison has written letter to the Civil Service Reform Association oi Cambridge. Mass., defending tho Indian servicsl
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Claggett Elected Senator,

BorsE CITY, Idaho, February II. -- Tn, Legislature met in joint session to day fo the purpose of balloting for United States Senator to cceed Senator McCon nell. The ballot resulted as follows w H. Claggett, 2S, Mayhew, ?; French, Barton, l. Eighteen mem bers declined t, vote; absent, 4, Claggett was declared elected. He will contest tke seat of Sena tor-elect Du bois.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
THE MARKETS.
Prices for Live stock and Produ os in ths
 Principal MArts.
ST. LOUIS.

Gt LoGto Wheat-No ? red. esSdessS Corn-Nc. 3, sSG4s1s. Oats-No. : sAa46A. Rye No } 6st6Hg. Butter-Crcamery, 23t9 s Butter--Cholce Dairy, lN9ai. Eggs, io GO. Chickens-Live, per n, 6sGii< Onlons--Per hu,. aea9S, Potatoes Per bu, /, sot1ss. Cattle--Choce Steers, 5. ts(l5 Al Hogs-s,65t9S. io' Sheep--Natives. 45oo 5.i2
 NEW YORK. Wheat-No. ared, | .0e sei OK Corn--No. ?, 6SG64k. Oats-~Mixed Western, 53(I5A Cattie-4ool85So, Hogs-4lbase 70
 CHICAGO Wheat--No. 2 red, esaosk, Corn-No ?, slbs@ois4. Oats~-s4SsGet4s.. Cattle - 3.soeaa-ia Hogs-3 60SaS,s1
 KANSAS CITY. Wheat--No. ? red, s43sa. Corn-No. 2 &794i{. Oats-No. 2, 45a45Is. Cattle S.oo13.l5. Hogs-s.a5(fs 10
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Coke Workers All Out.

PITTsBuRc, PA, February l0.-Dispatch- es from the Connellville coke region to. day report the strike of coke workers and miners as general All the plants have closed down, and the onl, employees still on duty arc the bumpers aud watchmen Order prevails at all points and no trouble is anprehended for tho present, tt least. Over It, 000 mon are idle
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
DonneI.v mlltfi u.ra..i

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., February 10.-Ar- engagements have been effected for joint debate the last of March between Ignatius Donnelly and Bob Ingersoll-- Donnelly to deiend his crypt ptoe ram and Ing. rsoll to up- b Id the Snakspearean end of the contro- verSY.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
THE NATION MOURNS
Grief Over the Death of Gen.
 Sherman.
THE FUNERAL AT ST, LOUIS
The Dead Chieftatn to Be Buried There With Military Honors--Ths q. A. K. tho Guard of Honor--The
 Army to Participate.

Nxw YORK, February 16.-Fags were | at half ast to day from end to end of the city on every public building, on private dwellings in al quarters of the town and | on the steamships In the harbor The city has seen TO such display since the de ath of Gs1. Grant 2, | All day the body of Gen. Sherman lay in | he darkea ed back room in which he died The women of the family remained up ltairs in the living rooms, receiving one or | two intimate friends. In the afternoon the two Misses Sherman went out for drive,
 Fl the solicitation of the family physician
 They were nearly worn out. All the 1 tmiif arc wishing for the return of the l Cen aral oldest son, who is now far out on 1 the Atlantic All steamships that carry eastward the news of Gen. Sherman's s death will signal it to the Maj aiestic if they see her. It IS extremely improbable that
 the Majestic will make very swift voyage IT m Queenstown. All incoming ships re port fair weather, and La Normandie, which seldom arrives from Havre lefore Monday, even in the summer, got in this afternoon The Majestic may be looked
 Tor early on Wedne day morning. seventy first street was full of people all day long Both sidewalks were almost blockaded at
 times by the throags passing to and fro. Sergeant of the Police. assisted by a ronndsman and six officers. pairoled the entire block and kept the people from col leciiny in front Of the house Several hundred carriages stood at tue door. in ad ditioa to the greater number of peoble on foot who ther entered the house or sen t
 in heir cards
 THE FUNERAL AT ST. LOUIS. ST. LeeIs, Mo, February 6-Tbe fun. CT services of Gen. Sherman will take place in this city probably next Saturday afternoon. la the absence of perfectly definite information 1t is understood that the remains will leave New York on Thursday arriving here ou Saturday morning, and that the funeral will take place under military auspices the same afternoon. At p. III. yesterday the fol- lowing telegram was received by Jame. E. Yeatman and Henry Hitchcock of this city.
 NKw YORK, February 15-JAMEs l.. YEAlaAS and HENRY HIreucocK, St
 
 military funeral should be had in St. Louis on the arrival of the party Satur day morning, the Grand Army being a prominent feature Of the procession, Ran som Post to be the guard of honor. He desired all the regulation military cere.
 monies to be had at the grave, but no Grand Army ritual of any kind. The reg
 ular army, as arranged by Gen. Schofeld,
 will furnish the escort and rrng party at the grave and upon consultation all ar
 rangements were left with you and your
 associates.
 JouN SHERMAN, CEN, o. Q. HowARp, F T SHERMAN, GEN. II. w SLoeuM, T. W FlTcu, TnoaAs EWING, A. Nj. TuACKA8A.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
BradiAugh's suco.s. or .

LONDON, February l2. Mansfield, tho Liberal candidate. was elected in North ampton today by 2 vote of 5750, Gsrmain. Conservative, receiving 3733 Bradlaugh. Liberal, i'll tie same constituency. had A majority at the last election of 007.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20

JouN SHERMAN, CEN, o. Q. HowARp, r I. SHERMAN, GEN. H. w. SLoeuM, T. w FITcu, THOMAS EWING, A. Nj. TuACKAfsA.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-09-22
West Virginia Comes To The Front With
Large Scheme For Robbiug
The People.
Eight Hundred Thousand Acres For
SettIement---The Railroad
Ahead.
Crops Seriously Damage In England
by Recent Heavy Storms---Scotish
Lowlands Flooded.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept. 21.-One
of the most astounding swindles in the
history of the country has just been
brought to light here by Federal detec-
tives, who haye arrested Henry Ash and
G. w. Rose, two of the three ringleaders.
Robert F. Lively, the man who origi-
mated the scheme, escaped to the noun
tains, but posse is after him. Some
weeks ago these men originated at st.
Albans, this county, branch of what
was alleged to be the National Assem-
bly," said by the conspirators to be a
patriotic order, having for its object the
relief of the national government. 1t
was proposed to put into the possession
of the government the gold coin boarded
up by the people, to the end that the
government might be enabled to meet
its obligations and be saved from
national reputation. The treasury de-
partment, it was explained, had plenty
of paper money, and had agreed that all
the gold coins paid into the assembly,
and certified by the officers there would
be paid five times the sum in paper cur
rency. Nothing less than 5000 would be
accepted from any one. The thing took
in surprising way. The country was
secured for gold. The men paid $1,000
for $500, and scores gave 5000 to $500 for
the worthless certificates of the swind-
lers. The Chesapeake & Ohio company
paid its employees in gold, and large
sums of this money went into the Golfers
of Lively and his pals. Poor men bar
rowed, begged and mortgaged that they
might raise gold, and many dollar OF
hard-earned savings went into the ''local
assemblieso for the reliefof the govern
merit The postoffice authorities got
wind of the thing a week ago, and today
the arrest were made. The excitement
over the swindle is great. 1t Is sesti-
mated that the swindlers obtained $5O,-
600 from their dupes, many of whom are
left penniless.