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The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
A Pessimsissic Chappie,

"I-aw-say. chappie. waley don't believe life is worth living. don't you know"
 Well Chollle. I-aw-shawnt dispute with you. Every man ought to have tho privilege of speaking foh his life"
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Stay. hy You.

James Russell Lowell says: 1t seems to me that what gives tho high est value to a poet and this have always felt about Browning. is that he stays by you; he is not n fashion. he is not whim. he does not belong to . period of ones life"
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Given lais Cue.

The Emperor of China Is anxious to visit the United States. and Is said to be impatient because the Chinese Minister in Washington urges him to wait until the worlds fair.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Here and There.

There is some reading that is moro elegant than others. but words that do that whereunto they were scnt will dos There is sign out on one of Atlanta. side streets that reads; Going out to do whitewashing done here"
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

WooI.EN hosiery and underwear cost ing 30 cents . pound started out 100 years ago with a protective duty of 5 per cent These goods have gradually climl ed up the protective ladder till now, Mckinley having put on duty of over 200 per cent When do stockings cease to need protection? IS this a decent way for our stockings to celebrate con tury of protection?
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

lsssly opened between the two compare ments, the tigress' rashed in and dis. Iposed of her rival in a6 6g ht which lastcd
 about ton minutes Forest and Stream.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
Iv the United States thero arc six

IN the United States thero arc six acres of farming land and g s acres of forest land per capita of the entire pop u.atlon; while in Great Britain each per son represents only l. 3s acres of farm ing land and or of forest q C.. seven acres of forest for each 100 persons). This difference in the density of popula- ton is persisently ignored by protection ists, who can see 10 cause for higher wages with us except tho tariff.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

PRorEcrIoNisrs arc never weary of pointing to the Englis working classe as proof Of the bad effects of "-ritish free trade" and of the super ative wis dom of tho American system of nrotec- tion. ct them answer this question: How docs 1t happen that forty years ago, when England began her present policy, she had one paupcr 10 every twenty three Of her population, and that now there tx on ono pauper to every forty oneP And how does 1t appear that In the samc pertot. the ratio of paupe,s to tha whole number of people in the United States has increased?
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
ThrNe-Cornered Trading.

The West Indies and South America sell us from three to seven times as much goods as we sell them. These goods, over and above our exports to those countries, are paid for by European na- tions in their manufactured articles, and we square matters with Europe by ship ping our farm products and manufact- ures there in payment Of our debts in the West Indies and south America
 We swap debts, but in swapping there is always certain per cont. lost in charges for bills of exchange. and through this cumbersome, three-angled transportation. Freights are lowest and trade consequent y most profitable where there arc ready cargoes for both ways. A regular steamship line Is, in fact de- pendent upon this regularity of cargo going and coming AS matters stand much Of the tra'tic is done by the so- called tramp steamers. which 20 every where, according as they can get ,ar- goes.
 But why this ee-cornered shipping? Why not the direct trade entirely? In answer to that uestion, the protect ye tariff must be call d into tho witness box Tho tarif duty on raw materials pre- vents our manu acturers from com et- ing in many k nds ot goods fin for'ign markets, and tn re is no largo demand for our farm products in West Indian and South American countr es, they being themselves agricu tural countries. Besides, the tariff prevents a large move ment of European goods into our mar kets, and as Europe takes enormous quantities of our cotton, corn, wheat, flour, meats, etc., cargoes moving out arc always much larger than those com ing in, Hence European ships which take away our farm products are only too glad to carry cargoes of manufact- ured goods to the West lndits and >outh America, and then take in cargoes ol sugar and rubber for New York.
The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
ITO be Continucd.1

The monotony of life in Saccarap- pa (Me. undertaker's rooms was va ried, when man walked in and want. ed to make arrangements for his own funeral. saying that he contemplated suicide.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
IF FROST HOLDS OFF.
A Big Crop of Corn II Frost Comes After
Sept. 20.

A Big Crop of Corn If Frost Comes After
Sept. 20.
The statistician Of the department Of
agriculture reports the September general
averages of the cereal crop as follows:
Corn. OIL; wheat, 1858; rye, 9s.1: oats, 90 2;
barley, 94.3; buckwheat, 06.6. A small adj
vance is noted in all, buckwheat alone ex-
copied. The average of potatoes is 94.s
and for tobacco s7.4. The condition Of corn
is twenty one points higher that in Septem.
Der Of last year, and has been exceeded
only three times in the past ten years. The
state averages are generally high; the low
est are those of Michigan and Wisconsin,
Minnesota and North Dakota coming next.
while South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas
make figures under the general average.
In the eastern and middle states the crop is
we'll grown, is generally caring we'll, but a
little late, and the recent cool nights pre-
vent rapid advancement, yet frost has done
no damage The crop is in fine condition in
the southern states IT is not so much in
cured by the heavy rains as the cotton. In
some bottom lands the water has caused
material injury, while on the uplands the
crop is remarkably good. 1t was somewhat
late, but is now generally beyond the reach
of frost. A fine yield has been made west
of the Mississippi, though in western Texas
it is a little reduced by the drought. 1t is
a crop decidedly above the medium
throughout the south as whole. Many
refer to it as the best in
years. In Iowa and Nebraska the crop is
late, and would be injured by frost prior to
September 90, and needs the entire month
for ripening OF the late planted areas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
LIQUOR LAWS IN GERMANY.
The New License Law Proposed by the
aollf

The New License Law Proposed by the
Government.
The proposed new bill in Germany against
the abuse of the use of spurious liquors has
been published. A license shall only be
granted where there appears to be u need
for retail liquor shops or Il saloon. The
character of the applicant and the olation
of the place must be taken into considera
ton. In cities of over 5000 inhabitants the
~etail trade in liquors must not be conncct-
ed with any other kind of trade, excepting
drug stores, which may sell liquors in sealed
and labeled bottles. Inn and saloonkeepers
must supply guests with non-spirituous
liquors il required; must keep strict order
and prevent anything which may lead to
the abuse of alcoholic drinks. The sale OF
drinks TO minors below the age of 16 is for
hidden, except when accompanied by grown
persons or travelling. Inn and saloonkeep-
ers are forbidden to furnish liquor to people
who have been convicted OF common drunk
enness within three years; also to any in
toxicated person. They are not allowed to
furnish liquor on credit except to guests
taking 1t with meals. No claims for liquors
furnished in contravention of this order
can be legally collected. Common drunk
ards and people who, by their addiction to
liquor, endanger the public welfare or
neglect their families can be placed under
legal guardianship. A fine up to 100 marks
or imprisonment up to four weeks can be
imposed upon any one who becomes intoxi-
Gated while engaged in work connected with
the saving of life. prevention OF fire, ETC.,
also one who attempts such work while
drunk, except in cases Of urgent need. The
same applies to persons engaged in taking
care of thc'health OF others, such as physi-
cans nurses eic
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
MOVES or DIPLOMACY
THE DARDANELLES AFFAIR AGI-
TATlNC EUROPEAN POWERS.

The Driebund Taking Sides With Eng
land-A Grave Situation Is Recognized
by All the ats-Franco- Russian
Influence Dominant in Turkey.
The leading political development OF The
week has been the practical adhesion OF the
Italian prime minister. Rudini, to the poll
Icy of Lord Salisbury, the English premier.
The sultan of Turkeys new bias in the di-
rection Of favoring Russia. as instanced in
the Dardanelles affair, will now have to
bear the weight OF the counter influence of
Austria and Italy, and probably Germany.
for it is stated that Herr Won Radowitz, the
German ambassador to the porte, at an
audience with the sultan on Wednesday.
urged that favorable hearing be given to the
view of Great Britain, and that through his
representations Sir William White, the Brit
ish ambassador to Turkey, was given audi
ence by the sultan. The gravity Of the Sit
uation is indicated in summons calling the
ENJOYS of the porte at Vienna, Berlin, St.
Petersburg and London to Constantinople.
The French ambassador, the Count of Mon
tebello, who was on the eve Of presenting
his letters of recall to the sultan, has been
instructed by his government to remain at
his post in order to prevent the sultan. I'M
der tine pressure OF other diplomats. from
weakening and breaking his resolutions.
The latest intelligence from Constantinople
indicates the continuous success OF Franco
Russian diplomacy in Turkey.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR.
The State Exhibition, and the Western
Part Especially, Great.

The State Exhibition, and the Western
Part Especially, Great.
The Nebraska state fair just closed was
the most successful ever held in the state
Nebraska's big crops were shown to great
advantage. The Nebraskan who can doubt
the future Of his state after having seen
these exhibits has pessimistic tendencies
which will make him question the, eternity
of paradise when he begins to experience it's
delights A striking feature OF the great
exhibit was the marvellous showing made
by the frontier counties. The far west did
herself proud. The counties which last
year were sorely distressed by absolute
failure and whose citizens actually suffered
for the necessaries of comfortable existence
re on hand at the fair with specimens Of
this years crops, which make those OF some
of the older counties seem almost insigniti-
can't. The figures showing the yield per
acre of such grains and roots as have been
harvested were almost beyond belief. They
simply prove what nearly all are beginning
to believe, that Nebraska is better than a
gold mine from the Missouri river to the
Wyoming state line.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
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Mortgage Debts in Kansas.

The census Office has issued Il bulletin
which gives the mortgage Indebtedness of
the state of Kansas by counties. The total
assessed valuation OF real and personal
property in 1890, not including the railroad
property. which is placed at s57, s66, 233, was
$50. 593,Tl1. The estimated TRUE value is
between eight and nine hundred millions
1t is found that Kansas has u mortgage
debt of s2;,5 IS, 10s which does not include
the state and railroad land contract debt of
S7,66i,11S. This debt is 81 per cent. of the
estimated true value of all the taxed real
estate. The average amount of debt per
mortgaged acre is placed at SG65. OF the
total mortgage debt S167 Jas, 039 is upon
acres and S6S.340. 069 upon lots. Thirty four
per cent of the total debt in force is on real
estate in the western part of the state,
where it is said the values are low and
where Il settlement was made but a few
years ago.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
TO FOLLOW GERMANY.
Austria and France the Next to Remove
the Meat Embargo.

Austria and France the Next to Remove
the Meat Embargo.
Secretary Rusk said in an interview that
now that the embargo on American meat
products had been removed by Germany
his next efforts would be directed toward
having France and Austria adopt similar
course and he was sanguine of early sue
cess in that direction. The French negoti-
ations are ut a stand still he said, because
the French assembly had adjourned. But
from information he had received he was
satisfied that the American meat question
would be one of the first things taken up
and dispopcd Of by the assembly when it
came together again this fall. Austria is
likely to follow suit for Consul General
Goldschmidt of Vienna has just reported to
the state department that the Austrian
sugar producers are much alarmed at the
suggestion that the United States may put
up an embargo against Austrian beet sugar
unless Austria takes down her embargo
.ganst American meat products. This
pressure of the sugar makers of Austria,
who are a power III that country, is consid-
cred likely to induce the Austrian govern
ment to make short work of the embargo at
an early daV.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
THE EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Endorsed by tile General Assembly of the
English Trades Unions.

Endorsed by tile General Assembly of the
English Trades Unions.
The proceedings Of the trades union con-
gress in session at Newcastle, Eng, and
representing the interests of over $500, 900
skilled and unskilled workingmen in Great
Britain are attracting general attention.
In some quarters it is termed the working
mems parliament" and the movement is
looked upon as likely to leasx 10 important
political results. The meeJFiz will consider
the matter Of the creation of state board
of arbitration. In all directions keen
canvass for votes is being made on the ques-
ton of the eight hour work day, and as to
whether, if adopted 1t shall be made COM
pulsory or local option. In resolution re-
garding the royal labor commission, the
congress regrets that the government gave
a considerable balance of power to capital
in organizing the commission, After con-
siderable discussion the congress by u large
majority approved the resolution fa yoring
an international eight hour law
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Condition. off Wheat.

The condition of wheat is very high con-
sidering both winter and spring varieties. in
soil and latitude SO widely differing, says
the report Of the agricultural bureau. The
general average has only been exceeded
slightly since 1879, in 1882 and 1884. The
state averages are quite uniform but ten
falling below 95, and three below 90, the
lowest being So for South Carolina, and "a
for North Carolina. The figures for the
principal wheat growing states are as fol-
lows: Ohio, 9s; Michigan, %; Indiana. 100;
Illinois, 100; Wisconsin. 90; Minnesota. 100;
Iowa, 90; Missouri, "a; Kansas. 80; Neb-
raska, 9S: North Dakota, "a; South Dakota,
90; California, 9s: Oregon, 81; Washington,
93; New York 90; Pennsylvania. 50; Mary
lard, 81; Virginia, 95: Texas. Or
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
10 AS A MUD CRUsHER.
The Work of Three Months Recruiting at
Pine Ridge.

Pine Ridge.
For the past three months Lieut. kinzie,
of the Second infantry, has been up In the
Sioux country trying to enlist a company
Indians for foot service. The five DUCKS
Bears Foot. Good Bull, Blue Shield, Little
Cloud and Marshal Hand, form Company L.
Second infantry, U. s. A., and represent
three months hard labor on the part OF the
recruiting officer in an effort to inveigle the
willy Sioux into the service of Uncle Sam
One Of the principal reasons for such poor
success In the matter of enlistment Is the
great hatred of the red man for walking
His wild nature appreciates the dash'ng
cavalry man, and he stands in awe OF the
great cleaning pieces Of ordnance, but for
the poor mud crusher' the Indian has the
greatest contempt. Money is plenty on the
reservation at present, and as the noble
savage will not work il he can get out OF 1t
there is no inducements for the red man to
don a soldiers blouse.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Williams Words are Alarming.

Some OF the phrases used by Emperor
William in his speech at Cassel have added
to the uneasiness which now prevails
throughout Europe. He recalled the time
when, as staff officer, he entered Cassel
in 1871 with victorious Hessian troops He
trusted, he said, that the Hessians in the
event of foreign struggles would help him
to fulfill his duties Coming so soon after
the illusions made at Munich to the future
triumphso of the Bavarian troops his
majesty's utterance at Cassel is felt to be
a yelled menace to the foreign enemies and
q warning for the country to courageously
pr epare for trouble. Still the conviction
remains mistaken in official circles that a
prolonged period OF diplomatic intrigue will
pr ecede collision OF the powers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
COLLISION ON THE SEA
ONE STEAMER SUNK AND MANY
DROWNED.

An Italian Steamer Strikes a Greek Nes-
sci and the Former Sinks in u Few Min
utes With Loss of Life Estimated at
One Hundred Persons.
A collision has taken place off Cape Col
onna. in the Mediterranean, between the
Italian steamship Taromina. Of the Italian
Messageres company, and the Greek steam
ship Thessalia. The Taromina sank soon
after, drowning her captain. several of her
crew and part of her cabin passengers. The
second officer of the Taromina and NUM-
Der OF passengers standing on the bridge
at the time the collision occurred were
saved by boats. The damage done to the
Taromina by the collision with the 'rhessalia
was so great that she sank a few minutes
after being struck by the Greek steamship.
Most of the Taromna's passengers we're in
their berths at the time the vessels collided,
and the latest estimate is 100 persons
drowned. The Thessalia was badly dam
aged forward, but by keeping the pumps
going they succeeded in reaching Phaleron.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
To Turn Convicts Loose.

Information from the Briccville and Coal
Creek, Tenn, mines, where the state con-
victs are at work, tells an alarming state of
affairs Whether it is bluff for the legis-
lature remains to be seen. The information
is to the effect that the miners there have
determined to turn loose 1875 convicts in the
mines of the knoxville Iron company.
There is great uneasiness in the entire dis
trict. 1t is stated that it is caused by the
opinion of the attorney general that the
lessees have no right to sublet the convicts.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Crop Prospects isetter.

Agitation looking to the abolition of the
grain duty in Germany is becoming less fer
vent under better weather. increased sup
plies and lower prices. Wheat was quoted
week ago at 232 marks for 1000 kilos,
and later the quotation was s3l marks.
The prices of rye show corresponding de-
cline. This difference alone does not affect
the public demand for the abolition of the
duties. but the conviction that the govern
ment has decided to at least reduce the du-
ties when official inquiry into the subject is
completed, appeascs the clamor.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Searching for Historical Information.

AT the request OF the Latin American bu-
reau OF the Worlds Columbian exposition.
Cardinal Gibbons has requested the proper
officers OF the several religious orders of
the Roman Catholic church, both in Europe
and America, to cause their archives to be
searched for historical records bearing upon
the discovery and settlement Of the new
world. 1t is known that every ship that
left Spain. beginning with the first voyage
of Columbus. carried among its crew a
priest or a friar, and that these nissiona-
ries made voluminous reports to the heads
of their different orders. few of which were
ever published. 1t is believed mat the ar
chives Of the church are filled with valua-
bic historical material
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Did Not Fix the Blame.

The tale of the horrible disaster in Park
place, New York City. resulting in the
death OF sixty odd human beings, is now
ended with the verdict of the jury. 1t
found that the people killed lost their lives
by the collapse of the building, caused by
the giving way of the supporting iron col
umns near the middle of the ground floor,
due to some sudden shock, and not primar-
lily due to their apparent inherent weakness.
The jury was unable to find whether the
weakness of these columns was due to an
explosion or not
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18

Sporting men say that no prize fight in
the country since the great battle between
Dempsey and Fitzsimmons attracted such
universal interest as the lightweight
Championship match between Jack McAu-
life and Austin Gibbons. at the Granite AS
soci;ttion club rooms at Hobolen, N. j. 1t
was stopped by the police in the sixth round
and Referee Jcre Dunn awarded the fight to
McA uiitTc. amid much enthusiasm.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
knights of rythias in "a wreck.

A passenger train on the Union Pacific
was wrecked near Beaver Brooks station
and twcnty-siX passengers injured. live
probably fatally. The train Was late and
running rapidly around Il sharp curve. The
express car left the track and rolled down u
fiitecn-foot cnbankmen,. pulling With it
the mail car and two passenger coaches.
The passengers, many Of whom We're
Knights u PNthias. returning from he state
convention at Aspen. Colo
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Iscware of YYnnun.

Bob Winston. alias Lewis Sherry. was
hanged at Newport. Ark. in the presence
of twenty-five witnesses, as required by the
Arkansas law. Winston, who is negro.
killed Il negro preacher named Smith at the
instigaton Of negro woman. Matte Green.
On the galows he uttered fervent inco-
herent prayer and twice repeated: Beware
the temptations of woman; they will lead
you into trouble, and you may not escape
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
: alisbury still kicking.

Lord Salisbury has written a letter to a
correspondent in which he says. referring
to the privileges which the porte is supposed
to have granted Russia by permitting the
vessels of her volunteer fleet to pass the
Dardanelles: Russia possesses no rights as
to the passage of the Dardanelles or the
Bosphorus which are not possessed by the
other mowers also
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
New York Republicans.

The New York republican state conven-
ton nominated J. Sloat Fassett, the re-
Gently appointed collector of the port, for
governor. The platform eulogized Presi-
dent Harrison and his cabinet, declares that
every dollar should be as good as any other
dollar, stands by the Mckinley bill and its
reciprocity clause, and arraigns many points
in Gov. Hills administration.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
A GOOD Item in prospcct.

Rangers from San Antonio, Tex, are in
close pursuit of the Southern Pacific train
robbers and may come upon them at any
time. There are eight robbers and fifteen
rangers, and when the two parties meet
there is likely to be bloody fight.