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The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
BIO SUPPLY OF wHsAr.
Mllllons of Dushels for lsxpors-Whae
 Dun,o Review 9ayo.

Dun's Review eayoS
 NEW YORK, Aug. al.-The sppculo- Mon in brcadstutfs has broken down. The failure of wheat to export at more than about Sl. 10 has administered the corrective which this trade greatly needed. The threatened withdrawal of the crop by the Farmers alliance amounts to so little that receipts were II, zoo, 900 bush Is for the last week re- ported. against 4,9O0,00O for the cor responding week last year, while re- cciprs of other grain slightly decreased. k. c. Dun S Co. say in their review of trade:
 Money is moving rapidly to the in terior, but the treasury has been strengthening itself adding S2,so0, GOO to its gold for the week, and also talk ing in S9o0.0oO more treasury notes than it has put out.
 Crop prospects are in all respects exceedingly bright and the reports of injury by frost do not appear to effect any considerable proportion of the crop. There is every reason to sup pose that the yield of wheat will be much larger than the 54A,OOD,O ,O00 bushels estimated by the agricultural department, though yield no greater would leave 200,0oo,000 bushels for export.
 Hog products are somewhat stronger in sympathy with corn, but oil IS lower and also coffee. Cotton has ad- vanced three sixteenths. It would be a good thing for producers in all pro bability if considera ble part of the forthcoming crop should be cut off by unfavora ble weather.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
SEIZED THE CONOUEROR
 Frederick Wand rbilt Refuses to Fay the Duties on nis Yacht.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9. 9.-Fredcrick Van derbilts steam yacht Conqueror has been seized by custom-house inspectors The seizure is the outcome of Mir. Nan- derbilt's dispute with the custom house authorities. A few weeks ago tho customs authorities decided that, as the yacht was of English build, Mir. Vanderbilt would have to pay light and tonnage charges of s73o at every American port the yacht touched, TO matter how often she sailed back and forth. Mir. Vanderbilt paid under pro- test and appealed to the Treasury dc- partment for relief. Solicitor Hepburn decided that if Mir. Vanderbilt would not pay the light and tonnage charges the Conquerer would be elassed as i'm ported manufactured iron. on which the duty is 45 per cent The duty to be paid on the Conquerer under this ruling amounts to nearly s35.ooo. It is said that Mir. Vanderbilt declined to pay this high figure.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
The Swiss Watch Trade.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept 1.- The Swiss watch trade has under gone complete transformation during the past fifteen years, owing to the work being done in large manufactor- ies instead of at the home of the watch makers. The result is that there are much better watches at less cost and greater sales. There are schools for teaching watchmaking at Geneva, Neuchatel, ua Chaux des Ponds, Locie, Bienne, St. Immer, and Porrentruy. In the last six years the number of watches exported from Switzerland has increased from 2,734, ,234 in 1885 to 4.43l, 1901 last year, these figures not in cluding the works and cases exported separately. Altogether, the value of the exports last year is calculated at SEQ. .o00. .00O.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Ineenai.r,e. narn . Bioes.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug. eo.--Hard- ing's saloon building in the suburb of West Indianapolis was discovered to be on fire. and it was found that tho pumps at the three wells ncar by had been broken. Before water could be obtained the saloon and business block adjoining wore in ashes Tne loss was s6,ooo, and all the indications point to incendiarism, This is the fourth fire that has occurred in the suburb within forty eight hours. ail of which were incendiary.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
DEMAND FOR SMALL NOTES. The Capacity of the Engraving Bu-
 reau Taxed to It's Utmost.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. Treas urer Nebeker is making an earnest effort to meet the demand far small notes from the west, but the work is putting severe strain upon the bureau of engraving and printing. Silver cer- tifcates are issued in the largest quan- titles, and several times the supply of S1, So, $5, $10 and SEQ notes has been short The new wing of the bureau of engraving and printing has been put to use, however, and the presses are working overhours to turn out the paper. Treasurer Nebeker does not anticipate any material delay in meet ing the demands made on him, heavy though they seem likely to be.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
POPULATION OF ALASKA. Decrease in tho Number of Natives Drinking Themselves to Death.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1. - Census AgentPetroff has returned from Alaska, having completed the census of that Territory. The following figures closely represent the population in 1890: Aleuts, 900; Indians, 5000; Esqulmaux, 1s,ooo Chi nese, 2,3ooo; whites, 4,soo; total, 3l, 900. This is a decrease of 2,ooo in ten years, but as during that time the white and Chinese population has in- creased largely, this really represents a decrease of 5000 in native population. Mir. Petroff says the natives have learned the use of liquor from whalers, and it is killing them off rapidly. They manufacture for themselves fiery drink called "botches."
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
WANT THE RAIN MAKERS.
Texans Petition the Government tc
 Give Them a shower.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-The depart ment of agriculture has received with in the past few days numerous re- quests from different points comprised in the drought area of Texas asking that the party of ram makers now operating under Prof. Dryenforth be directed to transfer their experiments to the arid regions.
 These petitions set forth that this will not only afford n better test for the scheme, but that it will also re- suit in public benefit, if successful, by eounteracting the influence of the drought and saving the crops.
 The Department of Agriculture will not grant the request for the reason that Prof. Dyrenforth was given full charge of the experiments, and the de- partment don care to interfere with his work in any way. It IS claimed also that considera ole m oney has been expended in permanent preparations at Midland for the experiments. and if the work were transferred elsewhere it would necessitate additional ex- pense.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
.vnnrmco m " vasn,ngson.

WASHINGTON. Aug. s1,-Aeting Sec rotary of State Wharton has received the following cablegram
 VALPARAISO, Aug. 2o.-A battle was fought near this city. The govern ment forces were badly beaten. Heavy loss on both sides. The city has sur rendered to the opposition, but is in the hands of the Admirals of the American, German, French, and En- glish fleets, who will preserve good or der There is no communication with Santiago. The opposition forces arc now entering the city. McCRFARy,
 Consul Ut Valparaiso.
 United States Minister Egan has in- cured the displeasure of the Insur- gents by espousing the cause of Bal maceda. The victory of the rebels means that Egan must be recalled at once.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
PRESIDENT HARRlSON'S JAUNT. Ias Will start on Rsis Return so Cars
 May Saturday Morning.

ST. JouSsBuRY, Vt.. Aug. 29--Presi- dent Harrison and party left here this morning for White River Junction, where he attended the annual exhibi- ton of the Vermont Association of Road and Trotting Horse BreederA Later he went to Windsor and was en- tertained at lunch by ex-Senator Will jam Evarts. He will visit Brattleboro and Proctor, being the guest at the latter place of Secretary Proctor and remaining there until Saturday morn ing, when he starts on tho return to Cape Nav
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Narrow Escape of an Aeronaut.

PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 1.-George A. Sheber. an aeronaut, had thrilling experience Saturday evening. Bal loon ascensions and parachute leaps are an almost everyday occurrence here, where aeronauts are trained. but no sort of accident has ever occurred. She Der made an ascension from Central park at 5 o'clock and rose to height of 1000 feet before cutting his para. chute loose. He aimed to land on the Tazewell county side, but fell in the lake instead. He had desperate time in keeping his head above water until a rescuipg party rowed out.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
FELL FROM THE CLIFF.
\ venturesome Tennessee Boy Meets
 with . Fatal Accident.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Sept. 1. - Lionell Lazard, the e-year-old son of Proper Lazard, ex-City Treasurer and a prominent business man, fell off the bluff at Bluff View street. on the south side of the Tennessee river, yesterday. He was instantly killed. The bluff in question is of solid limestone. called by the Cherokees "Clanawa," or the eagles nest, and famous landmark Near the cliff there is small cave which has been for years n favorite re- sort of the venturesomc boys of that section of the city, especially as access to 1t was somewhat dangerous. Yes terday afternoon young Lazard was going to the cavern when he lost his footing and fell at least 100 feet into the river
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
It i. stun ProbIematlcaI.

PARIS, Sept. M. Jansen, who last year proposed to build an observatory on the top of Mont Blanc, announces that his appeal has been responded to by Blschoff- scheim, the banker: Prince Roland Bonaparte, Baron Alphonse de Roth schild and NJ. Eiffel. It's building is still problematical It must be placed on solld rock, and no one knows yet whether the ice on the summit is thirty or l50 feet thick. If the zee is mo thicker than forty feet the plan Is re- gardsd as feasible.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Six of the Sim. Gang Captured.

DE Soro, Miss, Sept 1.-Marshal Wilkes and his deputies, who followed the notorious Bob Sims and gang of illicit distillers and murderers from Alabama. captured six men at o'clock this morning close to this place. In formation was received that Sims himself and several of his gang were secreted in a vacant house near De Soto. The house was surrounded and all the occupants-six in number were captured. Sims had left some time previous to the raid and was not captured.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
IOWA CROP REPORTs
The Maturing Of Corn Retarded by
 Cold Weather

DEs MONIES. Iowa. Sept: 1.-The weeks bulletin of Iowa weather and crop service says that this has been the coldest August week experienced in Iowa within twenty years, tho av- craze daily deficiency in the tempera- ture being about 10 degrees Light frosts are reported in all the districts on four days during the week. but only tho tenderest vegetation was in jured. The rainfall has been light but sufficient. In some localities grain in shocks was damaged by humidity and cloudiness The maturing of corn is retarded and two or three weeks fla vorable weather is needed to rlpen the bulk of tho crop. About 30 per cent of the corn acreage is too far behind to mature under normal weather.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Duby, the Matricide, Captured.

BENTON, Ill, Sept. l.-John Duby, th, matricide, whose atrocious crime startled Egypt few weeks ago, and on whose head price of $40o had been set by the county and state. has been delivered into the custody of Sheriff Blake by a man named Day.
 He waived examination and was re- manded to jail for trial, It is the gen. eral opinion here that he will swing.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
BOTH COATS ARE GENUINE. The Two Holy Garments Bclong so Different Periods Of Chrlst's Life.

LONDON, Sept l A short truce has been patched mp between the advocates of the holy coat of Treves and those who uphold.the holy coat of Ar genteuil in France. 1t is said to be agreed that the holy coat of Argenteuil is the small coat worn by Christ as a child; while. according to the Treves documents. the coat in the latter city is that worn by the Savior at the cruel nxion. Hence the congregation of rites has decided that the two coats belong to different periods and that both are genuine.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
CHtCAGO'S STATE BANKS. Statement Showing Their Condition
 Up to August 20.

SPRINGFIELD, lll., Aug, 3l.-A statement has been prepared by the State auditor showing the condition of the State banks located at ChicaGo according to their reports for August 20. The statement shows there are twenty three State banks in Chicago and their total capital stock is sia, 177,- GOO; total deposits, SUI, ,53a, ,1e4; loans and discounts, Si6, 99e. a64; total re- sources, $50. ls7 oil; liabilities the same. The last report, June l, 1891, showed total resources of S66, ,al0, ,223 and lia bilities the same.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
CARNIVAL OF ORIME.
Terrible State or Affairs Said to
 Exist fin Rome.

LONDON, Sept. l.-Letters from Rome say that the condition of public safety in that city and in the Roman provinces are becoming extremely serious, and the authorities seem powerless to pro- vide remedy. It is declarad that lin Rome itself not day passes without tho commission of fragrant crimes and tho most audacious robberies. It is no longer safe to go by carriage from one village to another without an armed guard, as the highways are infected with bandits who plunder unprotected travellers with perfect impunity and often brutally assault them" It is thought here that these statements are much exaggerated.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
S Curious Hcmst.

The wart hog O. the Cape region of Southern Africa IS the most remark able creature of it's kind in the world, and one of the most formidable oppo- nents which the hunter can pursue. The general color of the beast is a blackish hue, except on the abdomen. where it fades into grayer color. The tusks of an adult male are most terrible weapons, projecting eight or nine inches ieyond the lips, and with them it has been known to cut n dog nearly in two at a single stroke, and to sever the tleshy parts of mans thigh.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
HE WOULD NOT DEcLn!E.
BIaine,s Attitude Respecting the Nom.
 inaaion for Preaide ent.

BANGOR, Me, Aug. 3i.-The latest version of Mir. Blaines attitude respect ing the nomination for president is contained in this fragment, recent conversation between the secretary and r. NJ. Manlev of Augusta:
 'I was a candidate for the nomina- ton once and | was beaten. 1 shall never be candidate before the con vcntion. should my friends nomrnate me could not decline; but shall not in any way announce my candidacy be- forehand, nor shall l authorize my friends to do so.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
BIG FIRE AT DANVILLE, IND. seven Business Houses and . Res-
 tdencc Burned.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug sl.-A special from nanville, Ind: Fire destroyed almost the entire west side of the square this morning. destroying seven business houses and one resi- dence. Six of the buildings were brick The men burned out are: T. o.
 Todd's residence; Dr. Q, R. Barnhill's s meat and grocery; ]. K. McClelland. furniture. two rooms; Christie Brothers harness: Parker X Crabbs, bank; Shir- ley X show.ltcr, dry goods, loss, slo,- GOO worth of wool. The total loss will reach $40, 900, with S30,00 insurance.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
CANADIAN ELECTION.
The Abbott Government About so
 Appeal to a Popular Vote.

TORONTO, Can, Sept i.The Globe, the official organ of the liberals, de- clares this morning that it has conclu sive evidence that the Abbott govern ment intends to appeal to a popular vote either in December or January. It says that Loro Salisbury demands a claan administration. and that the ministers will be defeated at the elec. ton.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
rliners Strike End cd.

DUouorN. Ill, Aug. 3l.--The five months strike is practically ended. The coal-miners' executive board and the Horn Colliery company came to terms to-day and contract was signed for year. Probably all of the other operators will agree to the samc terms and comply with all of the recent min in9 lava
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Wanted to Lynch Him.

MARTINsvnLE, Ind. Sept. At a late hour last night while attempting to arrest n desperado named Dell Core, City Marshal William Cox was serious ly if not fatally wounded by knife thrust in the left side. For short time threats of lynching were indulged in, but the wouldbe murderer was hurriedly taken to the county jail be fore the mob had tune to organize.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
"Kokomo Jack,s- Hard Luck.

MARrINsvnLE, Ind, Sept. i.-About o'clock this morning ''Kokomo Jack" German baker, and Henry Jones, negro rousta bout, became in- volved in fight Tn which the German had an ear bitten off and was after ward knocked down two flights of stairs by the infuriated negro.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
M. EiFFEL DENIES IT. He Says He Did Not OGer to Bulld
 Tower in Chicago.

PARIS. Aug. 3.,-M. Effel has been interviewed in reference to a statement that he made an offer to build a tower in Chicago for the exposition in lsea 100 feet higher than the one that stands on the Champ de Mars. M. Eitfel denied that he had made such an offer. He said that the fair commis. sioners had paid him visit when they passed through Paris and tower had been spoken of incidentally, but no serious proposition had been made on either side. In conclusion NJ. Eiffel declared that if asked to do so he could build tower higher than the one in Paris in two years. But" he added, "there has never been any question of my doing so."
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
xu,r. aga.nst MT. s.neu,her.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Sept. 1. The com plairts in the eases of the State of Wis ,onsin against Richard Guen her have been served. Suits are brought to re- cover interest money to the amount of S122, ,000, which the State alleges Mir Guenther received while acting as State troasurer
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
THREE KILLED BY ONE ROAD.
Tho Chicago & Northwestern Is
 Making Record for ItselE

CHICAGo, Sept 3.-Frederick Mey CTS, saloon-keeper at .26 West Lake street, who was run over by Chicago & Northwestern switch engine at the Erie street viaduct yesterday evening, died during the night at the county hospital.
 F. Woodson was killed last night by a Chicago ,S Northwestern train at Forty-sixth street
 Peter kovic was killed yesterday by Chicago & Northwestern train at Kinzie and Union streets
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Has Lived . Century.

LONDON, Sept. i.-Frederick Bai ly entered the British Royal artillery in 1909. He was wounded at New Orleans fighting against General Jackson a few years later, and then he entered the Prussian army, fighting In all the great battles of 1915, and making himself more or less con spicuous in minor way. Then he re- tired, lieutenant. and his name was never heard again beyond his own will lage for seventy-six years, until he is reported as a centenarian.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Killed by an Expr~s. Train.

DEARBORN, Mich, Sept. 1.-As the limited express east was running through here at ' o'clock last evening at full speed 1t struck and instantly killed John Kaufman and his 7-year- old daughter as they were walking across the track. Both were fearfully mangled.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
SUSPENDED OVER A cHAsM.
Terrible Experience of . French
 Geologtss ia Switzerland. -

Geologtss ia Switzerland.
 PARls, Aug. 29.--Lettcrs from Chan bery have been received here giving the details of an accident which re- gently befell N. Bertrand. son of the secretary of the Academy of Scien- ces, during . geological expedition. in tho mountains of Switzerland. M Bertrand slipped ana fell into the deep crevico of glacier, but succeeded in arresting his fall by clinging to pro jections of ice, where he hung two hours suspended above the chasm, at the bottom of which he must have been dashed to instant death. So critical was his situation that he dictated his will to . companion above. Fortunately the guides who had been sent for aid returned in time with ropes. by which NJ. Bertrand was brought to the surface. He was pros- tratcd fo- time. but sustained no serious injury.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Obituary Record.

KEoKUK, Iowa, Sept. 1.-E. !. Leech, died at his home in this city this morning after long illness. He was prominent odd fellow, was at one time leading politician, had held many offices of honor and trust and had been for years deputy clerk of the United States Courts.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
TWENTY MILES OF FLAMEs.

Karmers Leo IAeiF All in . Devassat.
 ing Dlaxe In south Dakota.
 MINNEAPoLIs, Minn., Sept 1. A special from Faulkton, $. D., says: All tho Northwestern part of Fsulk county was burned over last night by . terrible and most destruc- tive fire, twenty miles wide and extending from Faulkton fifty miles northwest. As far as the eye can reach the sky was lit up with burning stacks of hay and grain. The farmers are ruined. For a space of twenty miles not a foot of grass is left for stock that escaped the flames. The damage can not be estimated yet. A heavy gale famed the flames
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Rainm.k.r melbourn.,. Coser.es

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 29.-Erank Melbourne, the Australian rain doctor has reached here from Canton, Ohio He is under contract Co convince local syndicate that he can produce showers. If successful he will be offered a steady job at better pay than the President gets.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
k,llea sy . .sun.w.y uuor...

riding with Selma Stewart last avepiuct when their horse took fright Ut . 61hd and ran away. Miss Travis was thrown out and instantly killed. Stewart wO sligntly injured.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
WI ose to she "Honest Collector"

NEW YORK, Sept. IA letter was received at the custom house addressed to "The Honest Collector of the Port of New York" Richter Bros of Mil waukee, Wis, wrote it. They were inquiring after some postoffice seiz- ureS
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
SAYS ITS BRiCHT'S DISEASE A United states Army Surgeon's Rss
 port on Biainc's Condition.

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 70 A morn ing paper here publishes dispatch from it's Washington correspondent as sorting that the latter has the sworn statement of a United States army sue. geon who examined Secretary BlainceJ condition and found him afflicted with tho worst type of Brights disease
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Fire in a Texas Town.

QUINAN, Texas, Sept Fire Sat urday afternc on destroyed twelve blocks of business houses on the pub lie square of the city, causing a loss of S6O, ,O0o, with S35, ,oo0 insurance.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
THE GUEST OF PROCTOR.
Harrison Spending the Day In Com
 panx Mllh inc NecreaAry.

PRocroR, Vt, Aug. 3L-The presi- dent devoted the day in riding about this vicinity ana paying visits to var ious local industries in company with Secretary Proctor For the early part of the evening demonstration of welcome with Examinations and speeches has been arranged by the residents, after which the president will take the New York express on his return to Cape May
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
SHOT WIFE AND CHILDREN.
A New Yorker Murders His Family
 and Commits Suicide.


 NEW YORK, Aug 31.-What is cvi- dcntly tripple murder and suicide was discovered on the third floor of a four-story tenement in Harlem. A policeman entered the rooms and found the dead bodies of John Baxter, aged 30, a painter by tride; his wife Mary, aged 2s, and their 6-year-old daughter Kate, and 4-year-old son John. All four had been shot in the head and the bodies lay on the floor in pool of blood. Close by the body of Baxter lay re- volver, containing three cartridges and four empty shells. The policeman found on the table a letter addressed to Baxter's mother. It was the hand writing of the dead man, and showed that he had contemplated the murder of his family and then suicide.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
Mysterou. Death.

JAoKsoNvIrL. Ill, Sept, l.--Edward Gray, who lives few miles east of Jacksonville, ILL, was found dead in the highway last night. A tramp has been arrested on suspicion of murder ing him.
The Forrest City times., 1891-09-04
P.r,. Anarchist. sentenced.

PARIS, Aug. 31.--The trial of the May Day anarchists has juit concluded. Descamps has been sentenced to five years and Dardars to three years for firing Ut the police. Leveille was ac- ouittod