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The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
BATTLE OF THE CITIES
THE REPUBLICAN, coNvENr,on
 THE PRIZE.
Minneapolis and Cincinnati Seem ,o A in the Lead-Chicago May Come in
 ss a Dark Horse.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 24.-Tb. fight over the location of the Repuhl;- can National convention gets hotter ai, the time. The Arlington hotel. inc headquarters of the delegates from Inc competing cities, has been crowded an day. New delegations came in fron, New York. Ohio contributed nun,- Der of boomers in Cincinnati's favor Foral<er is in the city and McKinlev,s arrival is momentarily expected. Fresh assistance also came from Omaha Minneapolis and Detroit. The chase for the members of the National com mittee began at daylight, and at mid. night the committeeman who had m cities seeking the convention in their States, foreseeing the annoyances ot the day. betook themselves to flight
 It was the opinion last night that the fight had narrowed down to Minneano- lis and Cincinnati, and that both arc afraid of Chicago. All but half dozen members of the committee are here or are represented by proxy, nnd they have been canvassed and recanvassed ne to their preferences.
 San Francisco is going to pieces and by the time the voting begins it ia doubtful if it will have half dozen supporters.
 Omaha is the chief gainer by this weakness of the Pacific coast, and its partisans have been encouraged by the accessions to their strength. But this does not place them in line with Minne- apolis and Cincinnati.
 New York is to be treated kindly Nobody fears 1t now. There is tacit understanding that New York may be given dozen votes when they wont do any good. This will be out of compli- meut to Secretary J. Sloat Fassett.
 Detroit will be sure of the Michigan vote, and Pittsburg may count on West Virginia in addition to the Keystone member. This will give it two
 Minnea polls and Cincinnati are both playing possum and neither wants too great show of strength at the start. But they are working like beavers for the New York and New England men, bers-
 The Minneapolis people are claiming, with some show of reason, that they will get more New England votes than Cincinnati. They count on Haynes of Maine. Hooker of Vermont, Cheney of New Hampshire, and Chace of Rhode Island.
 The Cincinnati managers believe that the uncertain Southern vote is safely anchored to their moorings. They count on three-fourths of it. Ata late hour the Cincinnati man. agers had perfected combination which they thought assured the defeat of Minneapolis. Chicago they look upon as their only real danger. They intend to demand that the Minneapoli- tans 'come ont of the Chicago am- bush.'
 The executive committee held ameet- ing lasting till after midnight. It rati- fled the selection of MT. Barbour of New Jersey as treasurer. and that mat ter may not be brought before the na- tional committee, as the treasurer is an executive officer. It also agreed on an order of business to recommend to the full committee. This order allows plenty of time for the work ahead, and Its adoption will mean the keeping up of the fight till Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
ITMEANS REVOLUTION
LORD SALISBURY DISCUSSES
 IRISH HOME RULE.
The Premier Says the Protestsnfs would Be Forced to Rebellion and Ensia""
 Would Have to Interfere.

BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Nov. 26.-A large number of the most prominent Con servatives are here in attendance on the general conference of the Nationai Union of Conservative associations.
 Lord Salisbury and party were re- ceived with great enthusiasm on enter ing the hall. Bouquets were presented to the ladies. After thanking the audi ence for the warm reception, Lord Salisbury spoke on the political topics of the day.
 "Home rule in the hands of the Glad stonians," said Lord Salisbury, "ap- pears to me like a nasty medicine Tn capsuls of gelatine for the electors. While cannot admit that it is our duty to ignore the gigantic issue before us,
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
ST. PAUL,s TURN NOW.
to Boom the Twin Among

Minneapolis to Boom the Twin Among
 the Democrats.
 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. 26.- Citizens of Minneapolis had hardly got we'll to work congratulating one an other over their victory in securing the Republican National convention before 1t was announced that the Democrats of both this city and St. Paul were lay ing plans to secure the Democratic National convention also.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
IN COURT THIRTY YEARS.
Decision by the Supreme Court in |
 Case Involving s30,0O0.

Decision by the Supreme Court in a
 Case Involving a3o,OOO.
 SPRINGFIELD, H., Nov. .s6.--An opinion was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme court in a case which has been in the courts of Illinois for the last thirty years. S. S. Phelds, banker of Oquawka, failed and made fraudu- lent conveyances of property for the benefit of his creditors who would bewill- ing to accept 50 cents on the dollar. John Curts and other creditors brought suit against Phelps and secured judgment against him in the Henderson county Circuit court. The case was remanded by the Appellate court on a writ of error and was tried in Hancock county on a change of venue with the same result. It went to the Appellate court on writ of error and finally to the Su- preme court. Both affirmed the de- cisions of the lower court. The case in- volved S30, 0,000,
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
NEW YORK.
rELEGRAPHIc BREvIrIKs.

Judge Tuley of Chicago Issued an in- junction forbidding Mayor Washburns and the police from interfering with the business of Thomas Grief or disturbing meetings at his place.
 The Farmers Alliance is preparing to establish stores all over the country, to be run on the Rockdale plan and to pro- mote reciprocity of trade between the farmers of different sections.
 An American colony has sailed for Spanish Honduras to engage in fruit raising.
 At Austin, Tex, one J. c. Hill, an es- caped convict, surrendered himself, at the request of his sweetheart, who prom ised to wait for him until his term ex- pired. He will probably get pardon.
 The Richmond Dispatch says that the South should put Mira. Jefferson Davis on the sams footing that the United States Government places the widows of the Presidents. It suggests that Southern States vote pension to Mrs. Davis. James R. Thompson, . prominent cat. tlsman of Coleman, Tex, has ,ed aitss committing forysries to the amouns d e6o.ooo.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Must Go Back to New York.

LA PORTE, Ind. Nov. 26.-C. B. White, the noted stockbroker who has been confined in jail here for the last week on the charge of having stolen two sl 1000 railroad bonds from Mrs. DeSilva of New York city, was brought into court on writ of habeas corpus. Detective Trainer, of Inspector Byrne's force, appeared with acquisition papers and the judge turned the prisoner over to that officer, who left with him for Neyy York
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
wllll.m ,. Florence, sh. .cser. died i.

William ,. Florence, the actor. died ir Philadelphia
 ]. A Ottinger, banker, of Arlington, Minn., is short el5,ooo to s2o,ooo. The Maine built ship Shenandoah raced three foreign vessels from San Francisco to Havre and won. Awar of prices between the Cotton Oil Trust and the independent m ills in the Memphis district has begun. The editor of the Topeka Capital has stirred the Equal suffragists by a speec b analyzing vote statistics of Topeka
 George H. Stratton, who tried to beat the fasting record in . New York dime museum, died after forty-fiv days effort.
 The breach of promise case between two Brooklyn septuagenarians created much amusement when the principals were put on the stand.
 The U. 6. s. San Francisco arrived fir Brown denied charges made against him by the Congressionalists.
 Members of the Board of Trade of Chi cago are indignant over losses incurred in speculation on bogus cable gram circu- lated by one of their members.
 Judge Pardee has rendered . decision in the Eagle Pass Mexican orc seizure case, which sends the question before tho Federal District Court for trial.
 The Farmers' Alliance has been oap- tured by the Psople's party, and there has been split over the subtreasury bill.
 Ohio Republicans may take action to contest Calvin 8. Brice's seat in the United States Senate on the ground that he was not an inhabitant of the State when elected.
 A National Mining Congress was opened in Denver. The Worlds W. 0. T. U. Convention In Boston adjourned. The gas well sunk near Monmouth, Ill.,, is developing a great pressure of gas. Three children were eaten by wolves within few miles of St. Paul, Minn. On account of scarcity of funds the delegates to the Farmers' Alliance at In- dianapolis only number l09.
 Representatives from seven cities ap- piled before the Republican National Committee for the holding of the next National Convention.
 Arthur M. Hunter, New York broker, has given $500 to his office boy who saved him from drowning after he had gone down the third time. Indian Territory citizens are endeavor- ing to secure broader jurisdiction for the Territorial Federal Courts to cave liti- gants much travel and expense. A. B. Carpenter, q former empleys of Lumberman Holt of Pittsburg, Pa, con- fessed to setting fire to Holt's lumber, ,pur- suant to an arson conspiracy between them. Carpenter was to get part of the insurance money.
 The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor passed resolutions to petition Congress to place finished morocco on the free list because the manufacturers have combined to prevent the working men from getting their fair share of the benefits of protection.
 The explosion of dynamite at Croton Landing, N. Y., is said to have produced rain over square mile.
 Three Yuma Indians have been sen- fenced to death for killing one of their medicine men who failed to produce rain.
 George F. Thomas, who invented the railway guide, died in Brooklyn jail cell.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
WILL PROVE A TOTAL LOSS.
schooners Louise and Feliowcraft Ashore
 nt Kettle Point.

Schooners Louise and FeiioWcrnft Asnore
 at Kettle Point.
 PORT HURON, Mich, Nov. e6.-The tug Hodgson arrived here with the wrecked schooner Marquis in tow The Marquis was ashore in Providence Bay, and is in bad shape. It will unload its cargo at Windsor and will then be lowed to Owen Sound for repairs. The schooner Louise, which went to tighten the cargo of the schooner Fellowcraft, ashore at Kettle Point, dragged its anchors and went ashore just this side of the Fellowcraft last night. A heavy sea is breaking over them, and both will go to pieces.
 CHEBoYeAN, Mich. Nov. 25.-Thc schooner Medicator, lumber laden, IS stranded on Potter's reef. between Scott's point and Naubinway, and IS full of water. The tug Favorite with pumps went to its assistance. The vessel is badly exposed to westerly winds, and is liable to go to pieces.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27

I am also anxious to disclaim any in tention to abstain from English and Scotch legislation because we are threatened by Irish agitation. l am in favor of rating ground landlords, provided the reform be executed with fairness and not made the occasion for gratifying class antipathy.
 "If read aright the political history of the last two years, the great towns will support us on the question of home rule. If the rural districts take the opposite view it is not on the question of home rule but some local matter. In the improbable event that Mir. Glad stone will be victorious, we shall fight at every step in the House of Commons, and with the certainty that the battle will not be fruitless. Some persons said that the home rule bill did not exist That is uncharitable. l believe two exists-one for the Irish and the other for the English supporters. Only one will be produced in the House of Commons, and the result will be the secession of supporters, endangering its passage. Supposing the bill passed. We'll, beyond that l speak nervously; because I observe my mentioning the House of Lords disturbs MT. Gladstone's s temper. Yet his menances imply a confusion of thought"
 After remarking that he believed the Irish archbishops were defying the Pope, he dilated upon the results of a,-a,,. ;nOtttn,in,, in, fra1o ,H ipt n their hands, and said:
 Ut will only be by rebellion that the I rish Protestants will defy such power. I do not dispute MT. Giadstone's opin- ion that they are powerful enough to overbear tyranny. It will be a terri ble resort and will cause unnumbered scenes of cruelty and massacre and q revival of the terrible religious wars from which Ireland has already too much suffered. We should be bound to interfere to reconquer the country and the long dreary roll of seven centuries will recommencc. Mir. Morley talks of the Irish specter stalking in Parlia- ment and taking the majority by the throat. He may be assured if he has his way this spccter will he as lively as ever, only his garments will be orange and not green.
 "Mr. Gladstone demanded that if we would not recognize the justice of his claim we at least should recognize that it was inevitable. With the greatest respect, fling the adjective back into his face. The inevitable is on our side, not on his The course of the world $ destiny is with us, not with him.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
GAMBLERS PAID TOLL.

Denver Onicials Charged with Levying
 BIackmaii Each Week.
 DENVER, Nov, 26 For some months past there has been suspicion at the city hall that several of the detectives and city and county officials have been doing considera ble crooked work. The police board has discovered that several officers have been levying blackmail upon the gamblers and all classes of sport each week. The amount was generally sl0. but in one instance it was found that certain gambling house had paid the blackmailers s250, for which it had receipt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
To Relieve Vessels in Distress.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 26.---The President has directed revenue vessels to cruise along the Atlantic coast from St. Croix river to Charleston, s. C., from Dec. to April l, for the purpose of af- fording relief to all vessels found to be in distress. Vessels selected for this special service are the Levi Woodbury, Alex. J. Dallas, Albert Goliath, Samuel Dexter, U. $ Grant, Alex. Hamilton, William H. Crawford and Schuyler Col fax
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Indicted for Train wreckinx.

AUBURN, Cal, Nov. ol.--The grand jury has indicted A. l.. Roberts on the charge of wrecking the Southern Pacific overland passenger train near Colfax, Cal. Oct F. Roberts was tried with his brother Jeff on the same charge recently but was released. His testimony went far to secure the hold ing over of Jeff Roberts for trial before the Superior court.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
CHINA CROPPING OFF HEADS.
Piscardcrs Are Being Beheaded Without
 Ceremony.

SHANGHAI, Nov. o6.--The Chinese government has decided upon taking energetic steps against the authors of the abominable placard melting the people to rise against the foreigners. In order to show the carnestness with which it is stamping out the conspiracy the government has ordered that those who are convicted shall be decapitated immediately, the local authorities be- ing authorized to dispense with the usual imperial rescript which is neces- sary before an execution takes place.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Raised Her Valuation of a Husband.

KEoKUK, Iowa, Nov. 24.--Mrs. c. w. Bettis, who brought suit against the St Louis, Keokuk X Northwestern rail- way, claiming slo,oo0 damages for the killing of her husband, has filed an amended motion praying for s25'ooV The case has been on trial for week and will be given to the jury Tuesday.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Pioneer Methodist Pastor Dead.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26.-Rev. L. Herbert, one of the oldest pioneer min- isters of the Methodist church in the United States, died at his home, two miles west of St. Marys, Ohio, of Bright's disease. He was sl years old and had been preaching for sixty-one years. Over 10000 persons were con. verted under his preaching.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
pi.t.burx.. Coal Blockade Broken

PTrTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 26.-A boating to- o-day for the first time in many months and all the steamers that could be pressed into service started down the Ohio with large tows of coal for Cincin- nati, Louisville, and New Orleans. It is estimated that between l2,0O0, 900 and l5,0o0,o0o bushels of black dia- monds were shipped on the rise.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Eating Quail on 6 Wager.

JACKSON, Mich, Nov. 26.-John Bender, prominent restaurateur of this city, and Col. John Gaebe- lein, prominent in the military circles of the State, started out on a quail-eat- Ing contest to-day. They each ate a quail and they say that it will be easy for them to do it every day for thirty days. They backed up their belief with big money.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
chinaman Prevents a Train Robbery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 26.-De- tectives have tried to conceal the facts of bold attempt at train robbery at Pixley, which would have succeeded but for the timely warning given by Chinaman. Three masked and heavily town, and the escape of the train was due to the engineer pulling out at full speed.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
BURIED UNDER A WALL.
Several Bremen Narrowly Escape Death
 at Cincinnati

Several Eiremen NarrowIy Escape De"'"
 at Cincinnati
 CINCINNATI. Nov. 2 ---The factory of the Sextro Furniture Manufacturing Company, on Riddle street, was de- stroyed by fire early this morning, en- tailing loss of s100,0O0.
 The north and south walls of the rear building were weakened by the intense heat. and the roof and floors of the seven-story structure fell in, carry ing with them the front wall. Seven firemen were buried under the debris, though none were dangerously injured as far as known. Lieut.. Connors is the most seriously hurt
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Adopt American Methods,

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The tin plate manufacturers in Wales at a meeting to- day resolved to shut down their works for a fortnight in December and a fort night in January in order to counteract the continued tendency toward lower prices arising from the accumulation of stock in the United States
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
HAVOC OF THE STORM.
The Damage Done at wsshinS'""
 Am,upts to Sa5o.o0o.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. The total loss in Washington from yesterday z storm will aggregate ss5o,ooo. George White was the only person killed. Re- ports received here from Williamsport' Harrisburg, Altoona and other towns in Pennsylvania and from Baltimore northward along the New Jersey coast to New York. show considerable dam age.
 RICHMOND. Va. Nov. 25.-The end of yesterdays storm struck this city ana while very little damage was done m this immediate vicinity reports from various sections of the State show that the storm was general and that many houses were unroofed and chimneys, trees and fences blown down. Along the line of the Chesapeake X Ohio rail road as far west as Clinton Forge wind and rain together played havoc with houses and crops.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Dr. Graves Must stand Trial.

DENVER, Col, Nov. 26.--Dr Graves face colored when Judge Rising an nounced in court this morning that the motion for continuance of the Barna- by murder trial must be denied. The defendant was nervous. He turned quickly every time the door opened and scanned eagerly each face.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
4 Shocking Accident.

CHICAGO Nov. 2l.-About l1:5O o'clock this morning shocking acci- dent occurred at the Johnston street crossing of the ''Q' road, in which John Daley, switchman. was instantly killed and another severely injured by being caught between the engine and wagon, mad being crushed to death.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Two Worlds Records Broken.

STOCKTON, Cal Nov. 26.-The year ling Ally Frou Frou, broke the worlds record by trotting mile easy in 2:26, beating Bell Birds time one-fourth of second. Faust, a yearling lilly by Sydney, paced mile in e;2iA, beating her worlds record of 2:25l{, made on Saturoay She finished the last quar- for in 0.3s
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
RPlrOME OF THE WEEK.
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY FOR
 BUSY MEN.
osa1snssa Telegraphic Reports ef ths xnpsrsass Events of the Past wseh
 All Over the World.
FOREIGN.

EOHEl9Ns
 President da Fonseca of Brazil has TO- siensd in favor of Floriano Peixotto.
 Adviccs from Japan are to the enect that more lives were lost in the October earthquake than was at first estimated.
 Banker Seligman, who was sent to Eu- rope as the representative of the United oGates to arrange for an internationsi Donstary conference, has met with indi- ieront success in France.
 Prssident Montt of Chill has begun re- ducing the army and navy.
 President Fonseca of Brazil appointed February g as the date for holding the gsnsral Congressional election.
 Buropean newspapers agree that the visit to Paris of M. de Giers, the Russian yorsign Minister, was to furnish details q tho Russo French alliance.
 Tho financial outlook in Europe is very gloomy.
 Russia has prohibited the export of Wheat, beginning Monday.
 Trouble in Madagascar is feared on ac- count of the natives reisting . claim mads by France.
 Two divisions of Russian troops have suddsnly made their appearance on the Austiran frontier.
 China has been warned that at the end os tho appointed time the combined Pow ers will seixs her customs receipts and hold them till satisfaction for the mis- o1on riots have been given.
 English Liberals will add to their plat form bill for English tenants.
 Prince George of Wales is not out oi AnnUsr.
 The next Papal consistory win be held December ll.
 Tke stsamship Elder has arrived safe q Southampton.
 No material change is reported in the Brazilian situation.
 Nine sailon of the British bark Kate oAncton died from exposure and work It the pumps. The vessel was abandoned by tho remainder of the crew, who were pssoued by . passing vessel.
 England has Jesse Pomeroy in the peescn of John Wise, aged 15, who laughs e tho recital of his murder of two childron.
 '. Nonchicourt, liquidator of the Hanama Canal Company, calls attention = the need of money to save that sntsspriss from ruin.
 According to . verdict of the Coroner's 1usy F. w. Nally, an Irish agitator wAo died in prison, was killed by harsh and cruel treatment of his keepers in 1Giubank Prison, London.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Prof. Melbourne Has a Isival.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Nov. 26.-Beuben Jarvis, professor in the public schools of Smith Center, Kan, claims to be able to produce rain, and offers to enter into contract with farmers to furnish their water supply next year at prices far below that of Melbourne.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
They Were Engaged Thirteen Years.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Nov. e4.-Thurs- day evening romantic marriage ser vice was performed by the Rev. r. Jor- genson at the residence of Iver Haye ID Gilby, near this city. Filing J. Mid- thung was welded to Anna T. Bousf gaard, the bride having arrived from Norway few days ago. They had been engaged for thirteen years.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
DASHED TO STAKES.
Four Fishermen Pass Twenty-six Hours
 in the Icy Waters of Lake Erie.

Four Fishermen Pass Twenfy-sn Hours
 in the Icy Waters of Lake Erie.
 CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26.-Four fish ermen, Nicholas Shedson, John Schenck, George Seigman and Ira Craven, had thrilling experience in Lake Erie, near Lorain yesterday and last night. Their sailboat capsized and was carried away from them. Each man then swan to a net stake and lashed himself to it.
 They remained in that position for twenty-six hours, exposed to the heavy seas that broke over them They were rescued nearly dead from cold and ex- posture. One man said his suffering during last night was so terrible that if he could have reached his knife he would have cut his throat
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-27
Two New Hanks.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.--The Comp troller of the Currency has authorized the Seymour National bank, of Sey- mour, Ind, to begin business. with capital of sloo, ,oo0, and the Farmers National bank. of LongInont, Col, with a capital of s5o,o0o.