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The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
WOULD ENGLAND HELPY
CHILE SAID TO COUNT ON
 GREAT BRITAIN's SUPPORT.
10 10 Not Thought, However, that John Hlull Would Interfere
 In Case of War.

I WARRINGTON. Nov. 2.-Although few persons here who are we'll informed on the subject believe there is obability of a war with Chile, great and univer- sal interest is taken in the situation. Developments coming by way of cable correspondence between the Depart ment of State and Minister Egan get to the public rather slowly. One thing is quite sure, the State department will not recede from the position it has assumed. War with Chile would not, of course, be declared without in- structions from Congress. It may be given out with almost equal certainty that Congress would be slow to de- clare war. It positively would not do so if it were believed the action of the admin tration was Tn any measure guided by political motives
 All that could result from the affair pending Congressional action would be the withdrawal of Minister Egan, which may result soon should Chile continue to be arrogant
 As . matter of fact, it IS claimed that nothing would so delight the Chileans as Egan recall, and many go so far as to say that If the offensive minister were out of Chile that coun- try would be eager to resume friendly relations with the United States The abatement has been made public on seemingly good authority that Chile instructed Senor Montt some time age to demand the recall of Minister Egan as persona non gratia to the present Chilean authorities. 1t is sad that the demand was shelved to await the arrival of Senor Montt's credentials as Chilean minister to this country.
 In diplomatic circles it-i is generally believed that the State department had before the occurrence at Valparaiso which has caused all the present difficulty, to recall Egan.
 Some men in the diplomatic service and the navy regard the attitude of the English press toward the United States in connection with the Chilean affair as significant Many of the En- glish newspapers criticise the action in demanding of Chile redress for the killing of our sailors. Tho press of London especially ridicules the action and encourages the position assumed by the Chilean authorities, who would if they could say that they didn't care Q snap what we did or thought.
 The significance in this position of England, if indeed there is any signi- ficance Tn it, lies in the fact that the great bulk of capital invested in Chile belongs to Englishmen and Great Britain controls the commerce of Chile. Further than this, Chile could not maintain @ war against this or any other formidable power for a period of two months if she stood upon her own resources
 The impression is growing here that Chile believes that If she should have "scrimmaRe" with us England would como to her rescue. Such 8 contin- gency is not feared by our officials. who feel that England would have more to lose in severing her relations with us than losing all she might have in Chile. and that she would therefore exert her influence to have Chile re- main on Q peace footing with us
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
HEALYs BAD BREAK.
wild over His Attack on the Dead
 Lenders Sfster.

LONDON. Nov. "A Dublin dispatch says that the Parnellites are wild with excitement over Timothy Healy's in- decent attack on Sunday not only on Mrs Parnell, but also, by innuendo. on Parnell sister. Healy's words have added fuel to the fire. and Harrison. Parnellite NJ. P. is quoted as saying that he wonders whether. after such expressions, Mccarthy, sexton, and other respectable an i-Parnelliies will associate with Healy. Harrison declares that healy's attack on Par nell $ sister removes any possible doubt that Healys animosity to Parnell was personal and vindictive. and had noth- ing to do with patriotism. It is re- ported to day that relatives of Parnell are in consultation as to taking some steps against liealy, either legal or otherwise, for his attack by innuendo on Parneifs sister, a lady whose repu- tation has never been assailed, and that Healy may find 1t dangerous to con tinue his vituperative course toward the females of the Parnell family. As to Healys remark that the Parneliites were towards. Harrison remarked to- day that it was lIealy who showed him- self coward by avoiding Cork and failing to share the dangers of that contest with Billion. 0Brien and Tan ner Instead of that, he remained at Q safe distance and reyiled women who could not retaliate.
 As consequence of the stick fight ing and stone battles O. yesterday and last night fifty-two persons appeared at the hospitals at Cork this morning to have their cuts and bruises cared for No serious cases were reported among the wounded.
 The Cork Examiner Oiberal) this morning appeals to Michael Davitt to settle the unfortunate dispute which abstracts the Irish national party.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
souARiNo MArTERs uP.
Tho Score Was in Fsvor of Woman Dop
 fore shs Loft ths Car.

Tho Score Was In Favor of Wonnan Dop
 fors shs Left ths Car.
 A few evenings ago was going ID on the Sixth avenue ssLn road ea9e . New York Record reporter. when . young man and woman entered. each carrying umbrellas and apparently we'll acquainted with each other Alter riding q few blocks he suddenly said:
 Il see you have new umbrella; where did you buy it?"
 .Oh." she replied. Il did not buy it it was presented to me and . look of satisfaction appeared on her countenance.
 Just what I thought he replied, T didn't imagine for moment you would buy such cheap umbrella. !"
 At this she was deeply hurt and waited for her chance toeven matter& She gazed at his umbrella and re- marked:
 T see you have new umbrella. where did you buy it?"
 Il did not buy it. he replied; '.liko you. got it as present
 Just what thought;" she said; n did not suppose you would buy such an expensive umbrella and she con- tinued her journey. reading the ad- vertising signs and rejoicing tha1 poor. weak woman had once moro triumphed.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
CHILE COMES TO TIME.
SHE WILL SEE THAT JUSTICE
 IS DONE.
HIinsster Egan Receives Assurances rom Foreign minister massa-
 The Presidency.

vALPARAIso, Nov. 4.-Your cores pondent has just received . report from Santiago to the effect that Minis ter of Foreign Affairs Matta has sent dispatch to Minister Egan relative to the Baltimore affair. It is said to be couchcd in conciliatory terms and to cvince in every way oesire to soc that justice is done as soon as the inquiry in this city is concluded.
 The electors of the Conservative party have issued a notice declaring that Jorge Montt, the Admira! of the Congressional fleet is their unanimous choice for President of Chile. Their action has been taken without consult ing Admiral Montt. who, with Waldo Silva and Baruos Luco, forms the famous Junta. Louis Castro, editor of La Pratia and prominent Liberal elector, says that his party will be solid for Montt.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
The Last of che var IIsrsss.

It has been stated that the last horse that sniffed the powder of the great rebellion died short time ego but George Mortimer, farmer. who resides near Arlington, Va. says he can bring reliable neighbors to prove that the old bay horse which he owns and every two weeks drives into town not only followed the Union army for some time over the hills and through the valleys of Virginia, but was cap- tured and branded by the Confeder. ates and remained in their possession until the battle of Berkeley Sprinao was fought when the involuntary ren- egade was recaptured by the Northern boys. Then the four-footed warrioe went through the remainder of tho struggle with the stamp of two armioo on his side. His owner states tha4 when he was purchased in '6l he was ten years old. so that forty sumEsrs and forty winters have passed over his now toothless head. His partner in harness is reputed to be thirty-ouo years old. but his life has been only an ordinary one. and in personal ap- pearance he is far below the var horse. Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
Omaha Lands Open.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 4.--Thc Omaha lands were thrown open for settlement yesterday at Ashland. The fact thar the lands were to be thrown open yesterday was kept secret un- til the last minute. There was no in- f'nx of strangers. although number of those who filed claims have made tleir home m Ashland the past sum- mer, simply to be on the ground m time to get some of the land when it was thrown open.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
DAMAGED BY FIRE.

Explosion of . Kerosene Lantern
 starts . Blaxe In south Chicago.
 CHICAGO. Nov. 3.-The explosion of . kerosene lantern in Daniel J. Desey & Co $ four and feed store about 7:45 o'clock this morning caused a blaze which for time threatened to wipe out the freight houses, warerooms, and elevators located at the junction of the Rock Island, Lake Shore. and Fort Wayne tracks Tn South Chicago The Desey building is two-story frame situated at the junction of Ninety fifth street and Commercial avenue. What caused the explosion is not known. nor is it absolutely certain that the cause attributed by the fire men is the real one.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
REWARD or PATIENCE
tars. Dupre's scheme for Getting sl an Hour from Hartford, Conn.

taps. Dupress Scheme for Getting e1
 an Hour from Hartford, Conn.
 HARTFORD. Conn, Nov. 3-For three months, ram or shine, Capt Mike Dupre, . noted local character, has been sitting out in the river in his sloop Shamrock at an expense of S1 an hour to the city. By law the Connecticut river is . navigable stream to Springfield, Mass, but since the railroad drove away the barges the municipal bridge over the river here has been closed and lately was sold to railroad company with a guarantee that it was . closed bridge and rails were laid down on it. Capt Mike ore day made inquiries at inc engineers office at Washington and found that the city had no right to close the bridge. He borrowed s20o on it and hastily built small sloop. which. he pro- visioned and launched Aug. 10. and started, as he claimed, for Long Island sound to fish. The bridge stopped him, as he expected, and he called on the tender to open it. The latter laughed. but Capt Mike only smiled. He let go his anchor. and, lighting his pipe, sat down, and told the tender he would keep tabs on the city at the rate of sl per hour until the bridge was opened, that being the sum allowed by the old law permitting tho build ing of bridges. To-day the war de. partment formally notified the city that the bridge was illegally closed and must be opened This makes good Capt Dupre's claim. He has been waiting 2,06t hours, which repre- sents the same number of dollars, which the taxpayers will have to give him. besides the refund of guarantee given the railroad that the bridge was closed Capt Mike will not go fishing
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
KILLED BY 4 FALL.
Tine Aged Mother or n8ishop Gilbert
 Meets with Death

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 3.-Mrs. Lucy Todd Gilbert. mother of Bishop NJ. N. Gilbert of the Episcopal church, met . terrible death at the house of her son between and o clock this morn ing. Mrs. Gilbert was s7 years old yes terday. Her health has been poor for years, during which time her mind has been wavering. She had been with friends in New York, the bishop bringing her home to his house last Monday. Last night she retired at the usual hour. and this morning man passing the house found body lying on the sidewalk which proved to be that of Mrs. Gilbert, who had fallen from the second story window and had been killed. It is supposed that she awoke in the nighS and being restless com menced moving about in an aimless way, and mistaken the window for a door, walked through it. The remains will be sent to Morris, Otsego, county, N. r., for burial
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
TO COLLECT THE RETURNS.
Both Parties In ohio Making Elab- orate Preparations to Ces Early News

Both Parties in ohio Making Elab- orate Preparations to Ces Early News
 COLUMBUS. Ohio. Nov. 4.-Elaborats preparations are being made here for receiving returns on election night There has never been campaign in ohIo in which the result was watched with more interest, and every ar engagement is being made to secure election news as early as possible. In addition to the returns furnishs d by the Western Union Telegraph com pany, both the Republican and Demo cratic State committees will receive private telegrams from every county seat in the Stats. The Republican State committee has secured the city hall for election night, and at that place they will hear the returns. Spe- cial wires will be run into the hall for the accommodation of the committee and the newspapers. The Democrats will receive retuI ms at Wirthwein hall.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06

Amount cleared by the farmer...... 3i51s
 Or, as my authority declares. 70 per cent. of what the Egyptian farmer makes, is paid for taxes to the govern ment. Now, that is not so much taxa ton as assassination. What think yon of that? You who groan under heavy taxes in America? heard that in Egypt the working people have a song like this: They starve us, they starve us, they beat us, they beat us, but there's some one above, there's some one above, who will punish them we'll, who will punish them we'll" But 70 per cent. of government tax in Egypt is a mercy as compared to what the Hebrew slaves suffered
 there in bible times They got noth- ing but food hardly fit for dog and their clothing was of one rag and their roof burning sky by day and the stars of heaven by night You say "why did they stand it?" Because they had to stand it You see along back in the worlds twilight there was . famine in Canaan, and old Jacob and his sons came to Egypt for bread The old mans boy Joseph was Prime Minister and Joseph suppose the father and the brothers called him Joe. for 1t does not make any difference how much boy Is ad- vanced in worldly success. his father and brothers and sisters always call him by the same name that he was called by when ? years old-Joseph. by Pharaoh's permission, gave to his family, who had just arrived, the richest part of Egypt, the West chester farms or the Lancaster farms of the ancients Jacobs descen- dants rapidly multiplied. After awhile Egypt took turn at famine. Israelites. came to great store-house which Jo eph had provided, and paid in money for corn. But after awhile the money gave out and then they paid in cattle After awhile the cattle were all in possession of the govern ment and then the Hebrews bought corn from the government by surren- dering themselves as slaves
 Then began slavery in Egypt The government owned all the Hebrews. And let modern lunatics, who in Amer ica propose handing over telegraph companies and railroads and other things to be run by tine government. see the folly of letting the government get it's hand on everything. l would rather trust the people than any gov will have. Woe worth the day when legislators and congresses and admin istrations get possession of any thing more than it is necessary for them to have. That would be the re-
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
New York stocks

NEW YORK Nov. 2 The market opened weak at declines extending to Is per cent, led by New England. Quincy. Union Pacific, Sugar Atchison and St. Paul Traders who bought stock Saturday went short of the market coalers. Wabash preferred. Erie. and speculative property suffered from l-2D
 per cent. selling was largely professional, though stop orders were caught almost im- mediately. Bonds. under the lead of Atchi-
 son.declined 1 i-2. Exchange was sl14si1x.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06

the country will be interested in . comparatively new line of dress re- form. for the much looked for addition to the movement has arrived and is a bouncing girl baby, which, soon after its arrival at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. tipped the scales at ten
 pounds five ounces. The little arrival
 IS quite strong, beautifully formed and promises to be a decided brunette.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
An Eiopemen. and It. End.

FoRT WAYNE, Ind, Nov. 4.--G. A. Derby, baggagemaster at Port Byron. N. Y., on the West Shore road de- serted his wife and seven children Oct. Ii and eloped with the wife of Dr. C. A. Borden of the same town. The police traced the couple to this city and they separated Derby re- turned to his wife. but Mrs Borden is still here.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
only sober Men Admitted.

ALBANY, N. Y., Nov. s--Grand Master F. P. Sargent, in addressing . public meeting of locomotive firemen to-day, said; No one IS taken into the firemen' organization but men who have had nine months actual ex- perience on Q locomotive. Another qualification for membe rseip is sobriety. No other man has any right on an engine in the capa- city of fireman. When intelligent and conservative leadership is main tained there is never need for worry as to the results of organized labor. '
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
CONTRACTS FOR MAILS.
Questions in Regard to Them Now
 Being Considered.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The award of contracts for carrying mails under the subsidy act of the last Congress will be made by the Postmaster-General as soon as the proper legal formalities can be completed. All of the twelve separate bids will probably be accept ed, if 1t appears they are in proper legal form and that persons making them are thoroughly responsible. Le- gal questions are now under consider ation by Judge Tyner. assistant attor- ney-general for the postoffice depart ment. The questions which were sug- gested by the careless wording of the bill were considered before the bills were advertised for. and the interpre- tation adopted by the postoffice off cials was incorporated in the adver- tIsements The remaining questions are not likely to cause much difficulty and will probably be settled by brief correspondence. The question of the responsibility of the parties may call for investigation in one or two cases.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
An Abused wife XII. Her u,m.b.na.

BROAD RPrLE, Ind. Nov. | -Aleck Scott, colored. while drunk abused his wife and split two-inch board over her head She made her way to the house of her brother-in-law, where she secured au old musllet and fatally shot her husband. The authorities refuse to prosecute her, claiming the shooting was in self-defense.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
chicago Get. the Plum.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-E F. Gobel of Chicago is the latest to get big gover- ment contract The firm will build the new Detroit postoifiee, which is one of the largest buildings the govern ment is now constructing. The Gobel contract is only few hundred dollars short of S25o, ,000.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
rurkey creek nobber. Cauynt

DsNvER. Col. Nov. 4 The principal actors in the Turkey creek train rob bery of the Rio Grande near Canon City month ago have been captured and are now in the county jail here. Tue credit of making the arrests is due to sheriff Shares of Gunnison. The men captured "Pegleg7 Eldridge. who was in the Indian nation, Jim Evans and one named Burns They have been brought in very secretly within the last few days and other arrests are expected this weeF
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
speed of sl.e .sGulr ssrs.a.r

Three miles an hour is about the average of the Gulf Stream. though at certain places it attains speed of iif- ty-four miles per hour; in the Yucatan Channel. for an instance, where 1t b ninety miles wide and 1000 fathoms deep, the current is not over the fourth ot a mile an hour. In the Straits Of Bemini the current is as rapid as to give the surface of the water the ap- pearance of being sheet of fire. -St Louis Republic.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
GENERAL ORUBB'S WEDDING. Preparations All Completed for the
 t,erau,ouv To.,narroxv

LONDON, Nov. .4-The preparations for the marriage of Gen. E Burd Grubb and Miss Violet Sopwith, which takes place tomorrow, are about com pleted. The wedding is to be very stylish affair. The six members of the City Troop of Trenton, who are to sup port Gen. Grubb, their commander, in their gorgeous uniform have arrived in London. They have been feted in a variety of ways by so- ciety. They lunched on Saturday at the Bank of England, where they were guests of the deputy governor. At the wedding ceremony tomorrow John Groome will be at their head as best man to Gen. Grubb. Miss Sop with's six sisters, who are to attend her as bridesmaids, will be costumed alike and will make striking and picturesque contrast with the martial heroes from New Jersey.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
ANOTHER RUSSIAN uKAsE.
Exportation of Cereals Prohibited by Russia-Parls Gossip.

Russia-Fnris Gossip
 PARIS, Nov. 3--A telegram received at the Russian Embassy here an- nounces the issue of ukase in Russia prohibiting from to day the exporta- tion of all cereals except wheat Yes sells still loading will be allowed to complete their cargoes, provided they sail within three days
 The Russian government has as signed another 32,000,O Foubles to the distress fund.
 The Grand Duke Alexander of Old enburg, the chef military expert of Russia, has recently inspected the forts of the eastern frontier of France and is taking part in strategic con ference now proceeding between French and Russian officers.
 Foreign Minister Ribot, having urged Nj. de Giers, during his recent visit to Paris, to try to persuade the czar to visit France. was told that it was first advisable to expell all Russian refugees, and it is supposed that they are preparing to make a clean sweep of them over the Swiss frontier.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
VICTORY FOR NEWSPAPERS.
An Importans Point Of Law Decided by she Michigan Supreme Court

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich.. Nov. 3.-The Supreme ceurt of Michigan in handing down its decssion in the case of Eliza beth k. Sherwood against the Chicago X West Michigan R. K. decided point of great interest t. newspapers. Dur ing the second trial of the case in the lower court the Grand Rapids papers published the fact that a verdict of s13,00o had been given in the first trial. Counsel for the defense moved to have the pub fishers fined for contempt. The motion was denied, and the trial re- suited in sl5,O00 verdict, which the Supreme court affirmed.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
sustained she Prohibition Law.

BISMARCK. N. D., Nov. 3.-A decision has been filed by tho Supreme court in the noted liquor case of John Haas of Fargo, who was prosecuted for sell ing liquor contrary to the prohibition law. The only question on appeal was as to the onstitutionaIity of the liquor prohibition law, and the court sustains the statute in every partic- ular
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-06
ELoPED WITH HIS AUNT.
Ss4uel to the Celebrated Blair gcans
 dsl Case at Erievflle, N. Y.

dsl Case at Erieville, N. Y.
 SYRAcUsE, N. Y., Nov. 2.-Frank Blair and his uncle'S widow, Mrs Anna Blair, both of Erieville. disap- peared a week ago, and it IS believed that they have gone for good Frank Blair left behind him . wife and two children in great poverty. This scandal revives what has been known in Madison county for year and half as the Blair case. Jeremiah Blair died in 1873. After he was buried the cry was raised that his wife Anna had poisoned him in order to enjoy her wealth with Frank Blair. nephew of her late fRs- band. Jeremiah's body was exhuused and poison was found, but it could not be pr ven that it had not been put there by the undertaken in embaiming the body, and no indictment was found.