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The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27

THE DIRECT TAX BILL
That Measure Passed by Larger Vote
 Than Was Expected.


 WAsuINeroN, D. C., February 25.-The direct tax bill. which has agitated Con gress at various times for many years, passed the House to-day, and is now likely to become law. The vote in support c the measure was rather larger than was expected, the yeas being IA and the nays lol. A good many Democrats voted for the bill, and some of the Western Repub- licsns opposed 1t. No opportunity was given to tlibuster, although Mir Oates of Alabama, Mfr Kerr of Iowa and Mir. Bland of Missouri made feeble attempts In that direction. Mir. Oates and some more of the Southern members wanted to attach an amendment including the cotton tax in the refund proposition, but they were de- feated. It will be remembered that tho same measure was the subject of eight days Democratic flibustering during the Fiftleth Congress- It finally passed and was vetoed by President Cleveland.
 The bill has already passed the Senate, and the only change is in the amendment providing that the Legislatures of tho several States interested shall authorize their respective Governors to give the 'N'NiahieuV ieVtips III iulI ior tue ulfcet tax claims, thus closing up tho accounts. The bill win no doubt go into conference at once, and an agreement will doubtless be made in line with the provisions of the measure as it passed tho House Tho Presidents approval is said to be assured The amount carried by tho bill is little moro than SIS, 010, GOO There will be some ielay in making settlement the Treas dry Department not being authorized to make payment to any State until it's Legis iature has taken the action prescribed
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
rrnnsylxnniA C. A. R.

ALTOONA, Pa. February a3 The morn tng trIius brought in many delegates 10 tho State Encampment of 'hs Grand Army of the Republic, which convenes in this city to morrow. he hotels are already crowded to their full capacity, and mapy delegates have been assigned to ptiyats families It is expected to b. the largest gathering of the kind held in tho state. To night the town Is decked in aol day attire. The Stats Convention of the Ladies of the q, A. K. aud State Con vcu,io, of the Women's Relief Corps wil os held during tho meeting of tho Encamp. ment.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Chtiian Rebels Gaming Ground.

PARts, February l7. The Gau lois to- day publishes a dispatch from Bueaos Ayres, which announces that the Chilian govern ment troops have been defeatoi at Coqu i'm bo and ouillo,ta. Ths same diapatch states that the insurgsnt iorcss are rapidly in. creasiug in numbers and h It they are ad vanciug upon the capital, Santiago di Chii
 The Gsulois adds that only few towns remain loyal to the government The des trucvion O. the railways by tho insurgent forces hampers tho movements of the government troops. President Balmaceda Is well supported In tho capital, and is said to bs hopeful of being able to repsl the rebels.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
NsbrAskA's Grain Supply

OMAHA, NEE, February 22.-Crop es- timat concerning the amount of grain re- maini g in Nebraska elevators and farm. ers' hands have been disturbed by develop ments in connection with the bids received by the State rel of committee for furn sh- ing $50, 900 worth of seed grain to those farmers wh ose crops were ruined by last years drouth. Nlmsrors notices were re- ceived from arious portions of the State indicating that large quantities of wheat are held by farmers, of which the trade has been totallly ignorant Grain men are employing every resource to ascertain something definite on tho subject, as it is thought the supply may be sufficient in ey cess of estimates to influence quotations.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Lorue .n the Canadian Crssi,,

LoSpoN, February ss,-The frs, of SC rios of articles published in the Daily Ora phic upon the Canadian crisis. and writter by the Marquis of Lornc. appeared to day Among other things, the Marquis says: The annexation scare is a useful lesson bringing home to our minds the fact thai ,he colonies are practically independeni nations This ia q wholesome thing for tht public 10 b. reminded of. No comparisot is pos ibls between the colonies and Ireland The Marquis rldicnles tho Idea that Caua da ies to barter her political iadepcn ccnce and "for the Government of the Star, and Stripes"
 Tue Daily Graphic tomorrow will pu blish tho Marquis of Lornc's secoud article sn Canada
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
EPlTOME OF THE WEEK
Brief Summary of the News
 for Busy Men.
NEWS AT HOME AND ABROAD
Condensed Teiegraphic Reports oe the Current Events of the Past Week in America and tho Countries
 of the old World.
FOREIGN,

Cardinal Gibbons has been summoned to Rome by the Pope.
 The Emperor Frederick of Germany will stay In Paris until Friday.
 A disturbance occurred at an Irish meet ing addressed by Timothy Healy.
 All is quiet in Chilli.
 A sensational divorce suit in high lifc Is on the tapis in London.
 Tho Hansard Publishing Union, London. has failed for over million.
 A revolt has broken out in Cordova, Argentine Republic.
 It is rumored that William O'Brien will change front and join Parnell.
 Paris is much interested in the object of the visit of Empress Frederick.
 All Europe's authors ara watching the progress of the American copyright bill.
 A meeting in London attended by 1000 persons indorsed tho Cardiff strikers
 Tho Prince of Wales is going to Ireland the coming summer.
 O'Br. .en and Dillon have been transferred to Galway from Clonmel Prison
 Tho Lord Mayor of London is accused of stealing. almost outright, an old sermon of Spurgeons to use In an address last week
 The reserve civic guard of Belgium has been called out, and worlsingmen, who arc demanding universal suffrage, declare that the government is attempting to provoke n conflict.
 Tho two factions of the Irish party are squiobling about the disposition of the funds
 The Empress Frederick of Germany Is going to Paris to persuade French artists to take part in tho Berlin exhibi- ton.
 Bismarck is reported to have said that he did not believe tho rumors that the kaiscr was diepleased With his conduct
 Tho Dublin Express says that the Irish troubles have resolved themselves into a struggle to tho death between Parnell mat the hierarchy.
 By the burning of tho steau CT Rsraed at Wuhu 200 Chinese perIshed.
 Brazil Is not likely to ratify the com Derclal treaty no sotiated by Mir Blaine,
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
No Anti-P.rneii,s. wanted

DUBLIN, February e2--An unsuccessful attempt was made to hold m outdoor anti- Parnell meeting at Carrick on shannon, the capital of County Leitrim, to-day. The Parnen sympathizers, who were ou, in large force, refused to listsn tc speeches, and finally charged upon and demolished the platform which had been erected for tho speakers accommodation. Among tho prominent members of the anti Parnell faction present were Nessrs. Hssly. Jordau and Matthew Ksnny.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Apache Prisouers.

AInuerERoug, N. Nj, February 23- A car lc ai of Apache Iud ans that have been held ss prisoners of war in Florida for the past four years passed through the city last nlght for Fort wingate, where they military guard. These Indians are re ported dying on, and are a port on of those who were sent to the State with Geronimo. rhcy arc now returned within a fcw miles Of their old st jumping ground, to the utter disregard of the arp als and protests of the ct zens of New Mexico and Arizona
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
w,,n,nu,on.. u,r,hany oh,.rved.

WASHINGTON. D O., February 23.-Tha anniversary of Washington's birthday was generally observed here. Tho weather was warm and ploasant, and in conss- quence largo crowds of p ,ople were on the streets The parade oT the local militlry and fraternal organizations was feature of the day. The executive departments were closed and everywhere throughout the city business was generally suspended. The Association of the Oldes. inhabitants held their usual reunion, at which wss read Washingte n's farewell "ddress.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
THE MARKETS.
fricss fes Live stock .nd Proda cs la the
 friucipai Marts.
ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS Whca.-No 2 red, 9s,dsS4 Corn-No 2, ss&Gt4SeS. Oats--No. ' 4rCGt6ia Rye No. }, 6cte6a. Butter--Cresnery, a3t9 B. Butter-Choice Dairy, lees3l. Eggs, ig @s0. Chickens-Live, per n, Gsabls Onions-Per bu., Ho(aa5. Potatocs--Per 3l., sotGs5. Csttle-Choice Steers, 5.laCd5 4'. Hogs-3.65t9S. 70 Shcep-Natives, s.50Q9 5i2
 NEW YORK. Wheat--No. ared, l,oa ,ai o9'S. Corn--No. 2. 6SVe,A1s Osts-Mixed Western, 53a5A Cattle-4 00Saa3o. Hogs-4. ka4 2u
 CHICAGO Wheat--No. r>... ass99e,'s. Corn--No. 2. 5lh@al& Gats---A4 '2sa4asa. Cattle 3.T5da.la. Hogs-36otg3
 KANSAS CITY. Wheat--No. } red, s4tasd. Corn-No ?. 4setssi&. Oats--No. 2, s5(aAsls. Cattle 36oG5.l5. Hogs-a.25Sa3-4 40.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

new gas fold has been found north east of Saclbyvilo, Ind.
 At Springfield, Itl., there is no apprc clabls change in senatorial situation.
 Five miners wno had been eutombsd Is days at Jeansviic. Pa, wero rescued alive
 Fire ia Evansville, Ind, destroyed the Peoples Opera House and other property worth si0ooOo.
 F'anchon. the Now York elephant who walked upstairs for dinner Saturday. is still imprison .d there
 The Board of Architects of tho Worlds Fair began the cou.iderati os tho plans for tho main buildings.
 Yaakton, s. Dak. Is excited over the fact that County Auditor Monroe married wealthy widow 10 days after his wife died
 Two members Of the Arkansas House, in discussing Woo lrur's shortage, ex- changed tho lie and fight was almost pro. cip tated
 An appeal has been issued for aid of the families of the il9 miners who were killed in tho mine disaster Ut Spring Hill Nova Scotia
 Under the new apportionmcnt of Min nssota tho Democrats will elect four con grcssmen. tho Republicans two and the Alliance one.
 Tho sad romance Of family coming from England to find tho husband of one woman and tha lover of her daughter dead comes from New York.
 One 0; Paducah's tKy.l belles left town Sunday with a friend of her sweethearts n te n ma tufk h,t disappeared with tho friend.
 Senator Blackburn of Kentucky is said to have writtan n letter in which he says that he does not believe Cleveland eligible as presidential candidate
 Tho war at Columbus, O., te,wecn the Capital ani tho World resulted In the kill ing O. City Editor Osborn of the World by Editor W. J. Ellict. of tae Capital and his brother w. l.. Hughes. Q bystander, was k lied, and several others were wounded by stray shots-
 There is still plenty of wheat tn Ne braskA elevators.
 Sherman memorial s.rvices vera held at many places.
 In the wrsck of the Elizabeth on San Francisco IS lives were lost
 Mysseriou. sspook" rAppngs arc pus- sling tho police of Newark, N. J.
 Sedalians mean business in their efforts to have the State capital moved.
 Tho finding of m immense quarry of alabaster is reported from Canon City, Colo.
 Julia Rcdman of Dubuque. To-, stayed indoors 1a years nursing her invalid moth CT.
 Frank Holland of Philadelphia shot his sister fatally, mis,aking her for burglar. The Trip of the sherman funeral party toward ,hs East has been so far without incident
 Secretary ot tho Treasury Foster says hc does not favor froe coinage, bu. is n oi metalhst
 Allen c. Thurman approves of thc ap- nointment of Secretary of the Treasury Foster. A sleet.storm paralyzed wlrcs ia the West
 Ten thousand settlers arc said to have crOssed over into and settled in the Cher okee Outlet
 John A. Williams has been sentenced to @ years' Imprisonment for the Spur Switch train robbery
 Ex-Secretary Whitney says Mir. Glove land Is in the fight for ,arlf reform, but not for tho presidency
 Details of the double Georgia lynching show that the guards were overpowered by SC0 armed and masked men, who made short work of the murdcrers.
 The biennial attempt to move tho State capital was revived at Jeizersoa City, Mo.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Pleaded Guilty.

PirTsBunG, Pa, February l3.-The jury in the case of Eggleton, Kimberly, Carey and Snyder, representatives, of the notori- ous Granite State Prevalent Association, charged with conspiracy to defraud, TO. turned verdict to-day of guilty, recon mending Snyder to the cxtrame mercy oe he Court. Counrel for ths defense then entered plea of nolle contendre as to the two other similar indictments. The d. fsndepts will probably recaiye penlton. tiary sentenoss tomorrow.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
The r ood at Cincinnati.

CIScISSrf, O, February sa Tao Ohic rose an inch an hour all day. Report, from above show heavy rise The garg, at 10 a, III. marked 54 feet inches Tht last train went out of the Grand Central Depot tonight, and passengers will be hereafter received and discharged at the transfer station. three miles from ths . ty Tho tlcol ts getting ser.ous
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Ky,e.s Election Perfectly Legal.

WASHINGTON, D. C., February l9.-The South Dakota people have . queer Idea Ibout senatorial elections. They are reported to be much exercised over the sact that Kyle, the new Senat or, did Ls eceive a majority of all the members If the Legislature. Senator Moody, whose successor AIr. Kyle Is, said today that here was nothing doubtful about the slection. A quorum was present. and . majority of that quorum voted for Mr. kyls. ThAt ras all that was aaRpssary.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Tot graphic nreyitlcs.

Inc St Joseph Ballot has suspended publication.
 Funeral services over Gen. sherman were held in New York, after which the body followeI by an imposing proc sssion, WAS conveyed to the train at Jersy City. which started for s. Louis.
 High water is doing great damage along the headwaters of the Ohio.
 The steamboat Thomas Sherlock struck the pier of railroad blidge just sftsr leaving Cincinnati for New Orleans and eank- Three yes were lost
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
I.lQ a0r Mrn DafaateSl. :.

BISMARCK, N. Dak., February IT. An. other sensation was caused today by tho action of the Senate on resu bmis on and removal. The Miss ouri Shore members joined forces with the Pronihitionists to save the capital for Bismarck aad defeat resuhmissiou. Tho for mer was defeated by vote Of IS to l2 and the latter by 24 to 5. Both questions are settled for two years if not for ever
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Peunsyivania Eie ctious |.

PESSsrLvASIA, Pa, February l7.-Ed win $. Stuart, R., was elected Mayor to day over Albert H. Ladner, D., by an es timate majority of <0, 900
 SusousHASSA, Pa. February l7.-B. F. Pride, R, was elected Mayor to-day with out opposition.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-27
Wisconsin i.anu-Seekess.

ASHLAND Wis, February 23.-The line of laal-seSkers has increased, and last night there were over go in line. Tho coli during the night was severely felt by tae less har y ones in line. Numerous offers of sums of money are made for places, but so far there have bean no ta- Ear
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-19
How to Cure q Cold.

IL may be surprise to our readers to-
learn that q severe cold can in many in
stances be completely cured in one or two
days time. To do this, however, prompt .
action is necessary. The first symptoms Of
q cold are a dry. loud cough, a profrss ,
uatery discharge from the nose, and thin,
white coating on the tongue. If Chamber.
la1n's Cough Remedy is taken in doubls
doses every half hour after the first appear.
ance of these symptoms it will counteract the
effect of the cold and restore the system to a
healthy condition within one or two days
time, In almost every case, and when the
cold is not completely cured in this time its
severity will be greatly Iessened and COM
plete cure insured in Q very short fine.
When no action toward curing the cold il
taken the dry, loud cough is followed by a
profuse watery e1pectoration, and that by (.
difficulty of breathing, a peculiar
tightness of the chest and slight expector-
alton OF very tough and tenacious mueus.
Few persons pay any attention to q cold
until in this condition, that is, until
the cold has become settled in the system,
The first action should be to relieve the
lungs. This is best accomplished by ths
free use Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
This remedy lique6es the tough and tena-
cious mucus and causes its expulsion
from the air cells Of the lungs, produces q
free expectoration, and opens the secretions,
A complete cure soon follows, in some cases..
however, several days are required, but the
experience of thousands of persons in the
use of this remedy has been that it will cure
a severe cold in less time than any other
treatment and that it leaves the system in o
natural and healthy condition. The prompt
ness and certainty Of its cures of severe colds
have given Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
the name Of being the best made. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-19

However, this is a wide subject, and our
correspondent will have q time of il. I
doubt not, if he proposes to continue his
investigations. A man who claims to have
been through the thick and thin of the
whole business advises those who desire to
investigate spiritualism to let it alone. II
they will persist, however, he urges upon
them "never to sit with a professional me-
dium," and "never by any change to sit in
the dark, but in the fullest light. This rule
will compel more honesty, though thera
may not be such striking manifestations"
A Fascination About Ghosts.
But advice is rarely welcomed unless it
falls in with the notions of those to whom it
is given. There is always longing FOR for.
hidden fruit. To advise men not to invests
gate spiritualism, or any other ism which
they chance to fancy, is Gas proftless a.
pouring water in sieve" Spirituslism
will be investigated, and the mysteries Of
mesmerisIn and other phenomena will event.
ually be explained. As Rev. Dixon says,
"the social fad in society and the church to-
day is the juggler, the medium, the theoso-
phist; these are the lions OF the hour" But
science will lay hold of them and finally
settle the problems they present, as it has
upset and overcome other things once re-
garded as supernatural.
AuCAC 10 q NdSb uesiA u huuDuR anu Budun
and fraud in the world, and to expose these
and stamp them out is good work. II
spirltualism is true it will stand, but IL will
need some stronger testimony than table
rappings and the other tomfoolery or
legerdemain that impose on so many credu-
lous and honest people. To hold its own,
spiritualism must be able to stand up
against antagonlsm and incredulity. The
testimony of the Seybert Commission is that
as soon as an investigation worthy of the
name begins the spirits cease TO manifest
themselves. This is pity, if it is true.
Why should the world grope in darkness, if
they can turn on the light?
BESSIE BRAMBLE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-19
Coal-Tar CoIors Stick.

1t is a popular faIlacy that our so-called
aniline and coal-tar colors are less fast than
the ancient dyes. The fact is many of them
are much faster, such as, for instance, aliza.
rine red, blue and orange, dark fast green
and induline blue. Aniline black is tho
fastest color known.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-08-14

here, has bought trotter of J. A. Birge,
the lamber dealer.
Miss Brown is again at the telegraph
instrument at Stratford.
Miss Lulu Wolf is to spend week in
Danbury.
Fred Livingston and daughter have
been on Long Island.
Walter Curtis, who has been at the tel
egraph Office, is spending week at Stony
Creek.
Rev George w. Judson preached an
excellent sermon in the Congregational
church, Sunday evening, speaking on the
Christian Endeavor society.
Misses Lottie Livingston and Anna
Kierbiersky intend to join the Saratoga
excursion, next week.
Mrs Judson, who has been in Newtown,
has returned to her Stratford home.
John Judson will spend his vacation at
Stony Creek.
A large crowd attended the picnic of
the Congregational church at High Rock,
last week.
There was good attendance of men,
bers of the Epworth league of the Meth
odist church at Morse's grove on the
Housatonic river in Putney, last Friday.
The members of the league enjoyed
themselves thoroughly and not least
among the pleasures was the sail in Capt
Nathan Clark's schooner.
About five acres, corner Stratford and
Superintendent Lines of the horse rail
road, who paid James Meachen $4,000
for the grove. 1t will be laid out as
picnic grounds for patrons of the road.
George S. Lines, who has for some
time been superintendent of the East
End horse carline, told Stratford friends
Saturday, that he had bought the entire
road and all it's equipments and is now
sole owner and manager. The price i!
stated 800, 000-apparently high price
but really not more than the property il
worth. The road, at first owned by /
number of capitalists, passed at length
into the hands of Mrs Sarah, widow o
the late Henry N. Beardsley, by whom
it was sold to Mr. Lines. 1t is a valuable
property and has been doing goot
business since Mr. Lines became super
intendent; particularly since the STRAIT
ford extension was completed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-08-14
STAFFORD.

Excursion tickets from Stratford to
Mantle win be sold during encampment
week at 81 10.
Howard w. Coe of Long Hill is with
his grandmother, Mrs Phebe A. Coe !;
Mrs Coe has also entertained another
grandson, George Coe Of Brooklyn.
A son Of Robert Weber of Bridgeport
was arrested by Constable Stage for
stealing apples from Mr. Stages trees.
He was tried before Justice Peck, Mon
day, found guilty and fined 81 and costs,
which he paid.
The parties who took the gates from
the Morehouse place, now owned by Cur
tbs Thompson, on the night of July A.,
are known and it is suggested that the
gates be put back at once.
Ex-Special Officer Frank Drew of
Bridgeport has rented the Mary Wheeler
place on New lane of J.. w. Thompson
and has moved in. He will commute to
Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs F. G. Beach are spending
a few days at Sharon Springs.
Men in the employ Of Beardsley & Son
Of Bridgeport are dredging the channel
at the Washington bridge draw.
John Hard and wife spend few days
ii the Berkshire hills.
NJ. VI. Farley, formerly station agent
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-08-14
BRIDGEPORT.

Col Stevenson's family have been at
Saratoga, this week.
Wakeman B. Platt, a native of Easton
and formerly employed on the CONSOLE
dated road as bridge builder, died, last
week Friday, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs w. E. Wills. His death
was sudden, while he was lying down to
rest before dinner. His age was sc. Rev
r. G. S. McNeille conducted the funeral
services, Sunday, E. F. Strong, Bradley
Hull. Thomas Calef, C. B. Tiekenor, Ed
win E. Warner, Charles Wells bearers.
Burial at Mountain Grove.
}. A. Birge has returned from bust
ness and pleasure trip to the White Noun
tains.
w. F. Banks, telegraph operator for
the Housatonic road, spent Sunday at
his home in Georgetown.
A number of the Christian Scientists
enjoyed picnic, last week, at the spac-
ious residence of Mr. Wardwell, on Upper
Park avenue.
Miss Lizzie Hull is with friends in New
York State.
Bishop McMahon is expected to attend
the laying of the corner stone for the
new Slovenian Catholic church, Sun
day, 23d.
The councilmen promptly coneurred
with the aldermen in abolishing the office
Of chief of police, at their meeting, last
week, and appointed committee to IN
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-08-14
GOOD HILL-BRADLEYVILLE.

Another of Good Hills fair daughters
will wed gentlemen from Fairfield
about the first of September.
Miss Gussie Jackson of East Norwalk
spent last week with Mrs e. Fitch.
Miss III. N. Adams is in New York ;
Mrs f. Bennett of Wilton is with her
mother, Mrs p. Fairchild.
Examination of teachers for the next
school year at annual meeting of board
of education at E. Fitch's, next Wednes-
day.
Mrs Esther B.Lyon is in Greenfield.