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The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Fierce Battle on a Train.

ALLIANCE, O., June IA thrilling en- counter took place yesterday afternoon on board an engine on the Lake Erie, Alliance and Southern Railroad, between the fire man and engineer. Edward Benitz, the engineer and James McSwigan, the fire- man, were both candidates for the hand of Miss Julia Spieer. pretty brunette who resides with her parents at Bergholz, the southern terminus of the road. Both men were aware of the others intention, but never discussed the matter on their runs, and were known to be on good terms. They left Rergholz yesterday afternoon with mix d passenger and freight train. When within twenty miles of this city McSwigan told Benitz that he had proposed to Julia and had been accepted. This enraged the engineer, and releasing his hold on the throttle, he sprang upon his rival and a terrible battle ensued. The train was then running at the rate of twenty miles an hour and sped on as the two men fought. McSwigan grabbed a shovel to defend him. self. but the engineer wrested it from his grasp and soon had him upon his back on the tender, pummelling him fearfully. A brakeman standing on top of box car witnessed the encounter, and summouing aid rushed forward and separated the com- batants. The train In the meantime had not slackened it's speed and the passengers were unaware of the tragic scene that was transpiring on the engine. On promise that the matter would not be reported both men resumed their posts. One of the brakemen remained in the cab during the remainder of the journey to see that the battle was not resumed. But both men evidently were willing to let the matter drop, for neither broached the subject, and the train arrived in this city on schedule time. NJ ss Spieler is a highly respected young lady.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
NETHERLANDS TRAGEDY.
One hundred and Twenty Lives Lost by
 the Bridge accident.

thc AcChueHt.
 BERNE, Juno 16-The total number of people who lost their lives yesterday by the collapse of a railroad bridge on the Moenchenstein and Bale Railroad Is now placed at 1s0, with hundreds more or less injured. Another account of the disaster says that fifty.seven bodies have already been recovered and that forty persons are severely wounded. It Is feared that many others are dead whose bodies have not been found. Tte victims are mostly lead ing citizens of Bale and it's neighborhood. Engineers who have inspected the bridge since it's collapse say that the iron work of the structure alone gave way and that the masonry work is intact
 Scenes which were truly heartrending were witnessed in this city today when the bodies of a large number of the victims of the Moenchenste railroad dis. aster were brought here from the place where the accident occurred, by sorrowing relatives, who had gone in search of mis- sing husbands, fathers or brothers, wives, mothers or sisters, as the case might be, for representatives of the majority of the best families of Bale left here to attend the music festival. Wives brought home the bodies of their husbands and husbands brought home the bodies of their wives and of their children. Several families were practically wiped entirely out of the exist ence.
 The work of the soldie rs dragging the river was greatly impeded by the fact that the stream was considerably swollen by the recent rains. This carried the bodies a long way down the river, so much so that it is expected several days of such drag ging work will be required before the sold iers' work will be completed.
 Ghastly as the broken bridge and its en- virons were during the work just described, there was one corner of the dark picture which was the center of interest, if only from the fact that it was the center of the order. This spot was the improvised morgue on the river bank where the dead bodies were taken aud tenderly laid In rows by the soldiers. Close to the place of the dead were two huge fires of fir trees and a bivouac of infantry soldiers who furn- ished guard from their number who, with fixed bayonets, formed square of sentinels around the dead, ad hitting with in their lines only those who were actually in search of missing relatives. Such peo- pie arrived there at all hours of the night from this city and elsewhere, and were most kindly received by the officers In com n and of the troops, who gave the visitors every facility to prosecute their search
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
 England's Inevitable Dec inc.

LONDON, June l5-Ths Spectator prints Q somewhat gloomy article on the decline in the rate of London's growth, as shown by statistics just made The writer sees in this fact an indication that the empire has passed the meriiian of it's greatness. So
 far as the immed a'e future is concerned the writer regards the slackenng of growth as relief, snce it lessens the ten dency 10 crowding and makes it ros ,ib to pursue better methods of municipal organ iz ation and settlement. London has ex- banded equally with the empire, and both will decline in common and perish together when their mission in civilization has been
 fulfilled. That time will not come, how. ever, predicts the Spectator, for centuries
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Gillian Insurgents Rights.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jnne 15-Advices from Buenos Ayres state that the Argen- tine courts have rendered adecision recog- nizing the belligerency of the Chilian in- surgents. The litigation grew out of the detention by Buenos Ayres authorities of certain wounded seamen of the Chilian warship Pilcomayo, who mutinied in the interest of the insurgent party while the Pilcomayo was in that port, and were over. powered. The court holds that they com. mitted au act of war, and that the Argen- tine authorities can not hold them Their detention was originally an act of courtesy to the Chilian Government, there being no facilities on board the man of war for their proper care while imprisoned.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Cleveland In tho Fled.

NEW YORK, June i5.-Grover Cleveland decided that he wanted to know something about tho political situation. so far as 1t referred to himself before he left the city for his summer vacation He, therefore, suggested that consultation be held and to 1t he invited those who were prominent ly associated with him while he was Pres ident German, the chairman of the Ma tional Committee, was the first to be invit- ed, and he responded instantly, in fact with such haste as to indicate that he had long desired such an opportunity, Don NJ. Dickinson was also invited, and he prom ised o be here and to combine some per sonal business which he had with the ob. iect of the meeting Villas, now Senator elect from Wisconsin, was also invited, and also Calvin $. Brice and Wm. c. Whitney, and. of course, Dan iel Lamont, were to be in the consulting party These men have all come and gone, and their con sultation with the ex Pres i'd ent so quietly that the first intimation that the public will receive that there has been any such meeting at all will be the announcement made Mir. Cleveland was very frank with the gentlemen, and stated that he de- sired to know first of all whether it was their opinion that tho Democratic party wished 10 have hlm become it's standard bearer again He asserted that if that was the wish he would cheerfully accede to it The conference, which was pro tracted until late hour and was in fact renewed the next day, resulted in this de- termination: Messrs German Dickinson, Villas, Brice and J, J. Bell, of Minnesota, agreed formally that they would at once bcgin the canvas for the renomina'ion of Grover Cleveland, that they would take him into the Convention, that they would make an earnest honest effort, before and during the Convention, to secure his nom- iuatioa.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
John L. May Returns to the Ring. :.

BOSTON, Mass. June 15.-In a letter to an intimate friend in this city John l.. Sul
 livan intimates that he is not through with public matters. He says he has been wait. ing what the result will be between Cor bett and Jackson and Slavin and Kilrain before announcing his stand. He feels Kilrain will come out victor in the contest with Slavin. He thinks whoever wins will feel anxious to meet Corbett. The winner of such match would be the champion of America without any doubt. If such a match takes place in the near future Sullivan says that he will meet the winner. He further says that if fight was to be arranged for him on his return against the winning heavy weight, he would feel that he ought to dictate the terms. He has decided that with bare knuckles and London prize-ring rules he will never have anything moro to do.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Tn. Pueblo Electric Car Disaster.

PunpLo, Colo, June 16.--No deaths re- sulted from the electric car accident re ported last night, though the Rev. H. w. Rankin sustained compound dslocation of the right anklo that will make him . cripple for life. The motor man, c. J. Roller, has slightly recovered consciousness and complains of head and chest pains. How bally he is injured cannot be deter mined. Fully dozen passengers were badly cut and bruised, but no bones wore broken. Blame is alta ached to tho motor man for caroless running.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
EPITOME OF THE WEEK
Brief Summary of the News
 for Busy Men.
NEWS AT HOME AND ABROAD
Condsnsed Tsisgraphic Reports of the Current Events af the Past Week h America and the Countrles
 of the old World.
FOREIGN.

{ France will te asked to appropriate 1, 2l0, ,0O0 francs for her exhibit at the Chi cago Fair
 One hundred and twenty lives were lost by the railroad accident near Bale in Swift zcrland.
 Secretary Stanhope made stat ement in Parliament in behalf of the Prince of Wales; and the.inquiry aslto his connection with the baccarat case has been dropped, for the present at least.
 The report that Emperoc William went about at night in disguise is denied.
 Unless France piosecutss De Lesseps shareholders of the Panama Can al Com pany will do so,
 The Jewish persecution is extending to all foreigners in Russa, este ,iaily to Ger mans. Poles and Tartars.
 Herr Cahensly says the recent appeal to the Pope on behalf of European emigra- tion societies is not in the interest of Cor many as aga nst Ireland.
 Tho Primes of Wales made a flying visit to London, presumably on baccarat busi- ness. Sir William Gordon Cumming and his wife were given a royal welcome at their home in Scot and
 AbN SNAAhN VI AhS ispuuuu OIiuluuS uIis CTS has been settled. the men accepting the employers terms.
 ST William Gordon Cummings name has been removed from the list of army officers, as tho Queen has no further occa- sion for his services.
 Mrs Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harrison have arrived in London.
 Chilian rebels have appealed to the Euro. pean Powers to recognize them as belli- gerents.
 De Lesseps may be prosecuted by dssat- tsfed shareholders in the Panama Canal Company
 grating American vines on their own they arc rapidly exterminating phylloxera.
 Editor Dredgo, of Engineering, speaks hopefully about the Brit sh exhibit at tue Chicago Fair.
 Sir William Gordon Cumming aud Miss Florence Carter, New York heiress, was married in London
 A five-year old girl wns murdered and mutilated in Leeds, England. after the mtn isr of Jack the Ripper, in London.
 The judicial committee of the Party Coun- ell Of Great Britain Is hearing the appeal of the Bishop of Lincoln against the decis. sion of Archbishop Of Canterbury, in which the ritaalistic controversy is at stake.
 The jury in ihe baccarat case returned a verdict against Sir William Gordon. Cum. ming
 While tho German Emperor was drill- ing troops lightning killed two Of the sold. iers and injured several more.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
The Keystone Hank.

WASHINGTON, D. C. June 15.--After care ful preparation and after submission to his superiors, the statement of Hon.. F. s. La cey. Comptroller of the Currency, relative to the downfall of the Keystone Bank of Philadelphia, has been made public by Sec retary Foster, to whom 1t Is addressed. It is volumnous ducument containing 0o0O words, and embodies correspondence and papers bearing upon the Quaker City's financial scandal. The statement, which is In the form of . communication to Secreta- Ey Foster. bears date Juno 10
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Wa F. WH AgroS,
Tobacco Trade shifting nnsc

CuicAeo, III, June l6. Manufacturers ing of peculiar result of tho abolition cf tho tobacco license. They declare that since the passage of the law the biz job bers in raw leaf tobacco have sent agents through the c3untry to canvass the grocery stores to soil tho raw tob blcco to consumers who would rather have the natural article than the manufactured. Grocers generally have fallen in with the plan, and are now said to be buying the leaf tobacco from the iobbers and have discontinued buying from manufacturers.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Sixty Kiiled.

BERNIE, June 15.-A most horrible acct dentoccurre1 on the Muenchenstein Balero today, through the collapse of bridge be heath heavily loaded excursion train crowded with people on the way to attend the musical fete. Sixty persons were killed outright, while hundreds were in- inred Two engines and the first car plunged into the river, and all the passen- gers in the car were drowned. Two cars remainei suspended from the bridge. All the trainmen were killed Thirteen cars wero saved.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
CALIFORNIA F7c SXRUp c0
LODGE DIRECTORY.
SAH FRANCISCO. CAL. yfSYHfE. kY. New nnnv Av

APOLLO CoMMANDERY No. 1l--Meets on tho fourth Thursday in each month. P. D. Mo. Culloch, K. G.; Ellis Hurley, Sec. FORREST CITY CHAPTER No. 60-Meets on the first Monday in each month. R. J. Wf- Hams. H. P; K. Hurley ;lSec. FORREST CITY LODGE A. F. < A. M. No. l0s-- Meets on the first and third Thursdays fn each month. Geo. P. Taylor, W. M.; n. F. Dooiey. Sec.
 GEN. FORREST LODGE K. of P. No 33-Me0on every Wednesday. Geo. P. Taylor, 0. 0S H, B Gwyn. M. E. KNIGHTS OF HoNoR-Meets on the first ana third Friday in each month. R. Y. Mo. Crary. Die; J. T. Fondren, Reporter. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HoNoR--Meots on tho first and third Monday in each month. Q. k. Rollwage, Protector; J. T.. FOndrena Reporter.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
THE MARKETS.
Prlccs for Live Stock and Produ co in the
 Principal Marts.
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. wheat-No red. l.ooai.0l Corn-No. 2 59ss (d6OsS. Oats-No. ]. 5suf5iA. Rye No. 2, oSt669. Butter--Creamery, 23(1 B. Butter-Choice Dairy, las3l, Eggs, l9 Is0. Chickens--Live, per n. 1rbts. Onions-per ba.. goIla5. Po,atoes-Per bu, scGsa. Cattle-Choiee Steers, 5. l5(a5 40 Hogs--3.65SS. 7u Sheep--Natiyes, 4.SoCe 5.t9
 NEW YORK Wheat--No. 2 rcd, 1, 10 sfi lol{, Corn--No 2, 6aadsk Oats-Mixed Western, 5SS54 Cattle--4 0oS6530. Hogs-4.iosd4. %
 CHICAGO. wheat--No. 2 red, l.oiGfi.0a. Corn--No. 2, 5llaWSiS4. Oats--I4l SCgtA&. Cattle e S75ofs.i i5 Hogs--S 6ogdSso.
 KANSAS CITY Whea.--No. ? red, 9l@aa Corn--No. 2. &-Ve4.ts. Oats-No. 2. s5(945,&. Cattle a6Qa5.l5 Hogs--S. 25ea3. 4o.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
For A ClnaAd Seaaon

WASHINGTON, D. c. Juno 16.-The Presi- dent to-day issued the following proclama- tion:
 WHEREAS, An agreement for moius vi- vendi between the Government of the United States and the Government of her Britannic NJ jesty in regard 10 the fur seal fisher 6, In Behring's Sea was co included on the 18th day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight huudr-d and ninety-one, word for word, as follows:
 Agreement between tue Government Of the United States and the Govtrnment of her Britannia Majesty for modus vivendi in relation to the fur seal fisheries in Behring's Sea.
 Fer tho purpose Of avoiding irritating differences, and with view to promote the friendly settlement Of the questions pending letweon tho two Cove, nments touching taeir respective rights in Bch- rings Sea and for the preservation of the seal speci s, the following asrecmen, Is made, without prejudice of tho rights or cla ms of either party:
 Fwst-Her Ml!esty's Government will prohibit til May nsxt sea- killing in that part of Behring's Sea lying eastward of the line of dsmarcation describes n article No. Of the trsaty of lS61 between the United States and Russia. and will prompt ly use it's best efforts 10 insure the o5serv- ance of this prohibition of British subjects and vessels
 Second-The Unitsd States Government will prohibit seal killing for the same period la the same part Of Behring's Sea and oa tie shores and isands thereof the property of tho United States (iu excess of 1,5oo to be taken on the islands for the subsi tence and care of the natives) and will promptly uss it's best efforts to insure the observance of this prohibition by Uuited States citizens and vessels.
 Signed and sealed in duplicate at Wash iugton this 18th day Of June, 1891, on be- half of their respective Govern ments by Wm. F. Wharton, Acting Secretary of State of the United States, and Sir Julian Paunce fote, G. C., NJ C., K. C. B II. B, NJ, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoteauary.
 WM, F. WH AgroS.
 JULIAN PAuNcErorE. Now. therefore, be it known that l, Ben. jamin Harrison, President of the United States of America, have caus ed the said agreement t, te made public to the end that the same and every part thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States of Ameri,a and the citizens thereof. h witness whereof l have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to the affixed
 Done at the City of Washington, this 18th day of June, in tho year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred aud ninety one and of the iudepeadeucs of tho United States the ore hundred and fifteenth
 BENJAMIN HARRISON
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
The Itstn ming Hack.

WAsHINeroS, D. c. Juno le An official eab'egram from Admiral McCann. at Iqui que, Chilli, to the Secretary of the Navy announces that the Itata sailel under con voy of the Chapleston at o'clock Saturday night for San Diego. Cal IL is not proba- ble that she will be tirei as her machinery is in bad shape, so that it Is expected that a full month will be occupiel in the home ward trip
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Lord Rrook,'x fuvore. Sutt

LONDON, June lG.-~There was rImor, which can not be confirmed tonig ht, that Lord Broke, son of the F. arl of Warwick, has fled a petition for divorce from his wife on the ground of adultery. the Prince of Wales being charged as co-resr ondent IL is matter of common knowledge that heretofore both the prncs and Lord and Lady Brooke have maintainei that the in iimacy between the Prince and Lady Brooke was platoaic.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
Disappointed Would Be Lynchers.

MoSrRoss, Colo, June le.--To- day about i o'clock James N. Wilson arrived from Cimarron and stated that last night an armed mob, numbering thirty, had rid search of McClniock. whom they intend. cd to hang, having hoard that he had been released on writ of habeas corpus. Me Clintock Is still in jail at this place. He is under arrest en the charge of cattle steal ing Not being able to find McClintock, the mob started back to Cimarroa, dis pcrsing along the road.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
TelcGraphie BresIties.

c. A. Benson was found guilty at Lcavenworth, kas., of the murder of Miss Mettman.
 w. J. Peurose. editor of the Butte, tMont) Mining Journal, was assassinated bv an unknown person.
 The Dallas Land and Loan Company of Dallas, Tex. has assigned. Assets, ,ei, ,50o,- CO.,; liabilities, t3oo.0u0.
 Alfred Schneider is defendant in case fraud and wife desertio n which is remark able in ito detais
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
tGrAdipg for the Cut-oH.

HrAwATuA, Kan, June l5-It was said here to day that the Atchison and Nebras- la road had let contract for forty miles of grading for it's cutoff between Troy Junction aud Preston, Neb. Two good towns will be made, Highland and another about seven and half miles south of Waite Cloud. The towns on the old line " Il be let out.
The Forrest City times., 1891-06-19
ONE ENJOX0

Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant, and refreshing to the taste, and acta| gently yet promptly on the KidneyS. Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tenn efectually, dispels colds, head aches and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-I ceptable to the stomach, prompt inl its action and truly beneficial in itsl effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, itsl many excellent qualities commend itI to all and have made it the most. popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 60o and $1 bottles by all leading drug. gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any ono who wishes to try 1t. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP co!
 SAH FRANCISCO. CAL.
The diamond drill., 1891-10-31
WAYS OF THE WORLD.

A Colorado railroad company that was
sued for damages for ejecting passenger
on account Of his color proved that the
plaintiff was not colored man.
The most striking thing in the Peru.
vian exhibit at the worlds fair will be
one OF the human bcads that the Jivaros
Indians wear as trophies Of war.
A Mexican woman who is snid 20 be lO5
years old has fled her final entry for l60
acres Of land In Stanislaus county. Cal
She Is hale and hearty and the mother OF
twenty five children.
Chicago has a child that possesses n
mania for remaining out OF doors often
In order 90 satisfy II she runs away from
home, staying away for days Up TO two
years ago the family lived In Dakota, and
there the girl would wander into the
woods and live FOR days, until found, on
herbs and berries.
A potato walk is the latest social
feature in Southern Virginia A large
knotty potato is lifted from the floor in
small teaspoon In given length of time
and carried the entire length of the room.
II seems quite easy Go do but Il is not so.
by n long ways IL is said. Prizes are Civ.
en- TO successful contestants.
Bob Hughes and John Farrnr OF Ian.
caster. Ky. had a pitched battle with u
big black snake up in the cupola Of tho
county court house one day. The pug
nacious reptile was finally pitchforkcd in.
10 the street and proved 10 be eight feet
long In the recesscs Of It's anatomy eight
English sparrows were found.
A Tyroleso woman, Maria Geixlcr, has
always lived IN tho pure mir OF her native
district. ever in practice OF regular labor,
and use 10 plain food; at iO2 she recov.
cred well from severe illness, and re.
gained her health and fair looks. as II age
had ceased 20 add further wrinkles 20 her
honest and good.humorcd face.
There Is just one building ON Broadway.
New York which retains It's sloping. slate
roof and old ldfashioncd dormer win.
dows IL stands opposite the south
gate Of old Trinity. aud Ia peculiar be-
cause tho sido and top windows, NJ we'll
a. the roof, are covered with slate. a. was
the fashion In the early part OF the pres
ent century.
A marvellous illustration Of the patience
Of the Chinese is found In the salt mines
I'm central China. Holes about six inches
In diameter are bored In the rock by
means Of primitive form Of iron drill.
and sometimes period of forty yoars
ciapecs before the coveted brine is reached.
40 that the work - carried on from one
generation 20 another.