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The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
wA0E.woRKERs WILL MEET.
Convention Of the American Fedora. tion of Labor Called for Dec. IA.

Convention or the Americas Fedora
 tton of Labor Called for Dec. IA.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 2s President Samuel Gompers has called . national conven- ton of tho American Federation of Labor for Dec. II at Birmingham. Ala The repi sensation at the convention will be on tho following basis: Inter national and national unions with less than 1000 members, one delegate; for 1000 members or more, two delegates; for 5000 members. three dele gates; for lo,000 mem mbers, tour delegates; for a2.00O members or more, five delegates. and so on in pro- portion. Local. trade or federal la bor unions, State federations. central la bor unions, trades assemblies or trades councils, one delegate each ''On every hand" says President Gompers. i've find organization and com bina- tion on the part of those who own and control wealth, using their possessions to crush out the liberties, to stitie the voice and pervert the rights of the toiling masses
 "The combinations" ae concludes, ''can only be successfully met by . compact organization of the wage working classes of our country.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
m,l,er.. Interests. to ne Guarded.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26 Nothing is known here of the Presidents inten- ton to appoint Judge Burchenal Of Richmond, ind, on the new Appellate court bench. The understanding is that Indiana will not get one of these Judgeships because Gen Hovey wishes to keep the way clear for Attorney General Miller to go on the Supreme bench
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Cn.pI..u,s Coudi,ion Critical.

OTTAWA, Cnt., Oct. 2s. While ther was an improvement in the physica condition of Secretary of State Chap Ieau last night, his friends are nos without alarm as to how his Hines, will terminate. as he is suffering iron . complication of diseases, the hear and other vital organs having become affected. It is understood that he will take a trip to France for medical ad vice should he recover.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
SUNK IN GALES
Numerous vessels Ashore on she Coast
 Of England.

Numerous vessels Ashore on tne Soess
 Of England.
 LONDON. Oct. 26.--The gales have been very generally renewed over reat Britain and along its coasts Many vessels of all kinds are reported as being ashore at different points on the coast. In the county of omerset 10000 acres of land has been submerged. while the dikes everywhere have been swept away. The county has assumed the aspect which it presented in tho time of Alfred the Great, and the Island of Athelney, where the monarch took refuge during the Danish inva- sion, has again been created. Windsor Castle is looming frowninglv upon the vast expanse of waters which surround 1t on all sides.
 In France floods have destroyed the railroads at several points between St. Germain des Posses and Mines, and some roads are covered with watcr to depth of six feet
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
ALMOST A LYNCHiNO. An Objectionable Harnessmaker Has w N.rrow Earaue from a M0h


 TuscoLA, H., Oct, 2s-Late last night about fifty unknown men call ing themselves white caps attacked d the store of John Miller, Q harness. maker of Garrett. wishing to get hold of the proprietor, it is said, for the purpose of lynching him. They tore out one end of the frame building. when the hiding man leaped through a window and ran. A volley of twenty or thirty shotguns and revolvers was fired at him, but as it was very dark it is thought that he was not hurt They then returned to his store and completely overturned it, thro owing his gooc s out.
 Miller is said to be a bad citizen and has ruled Garrett in cowboy fashion when he gets on a spree. Last even- ing he took the middle of the street with two revolvers and fired dozen shots at people on tho street. This was too much for the citizens and they resolved to end his career. He has disappeared.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

Gen. q. W. Pavey Is Cr.GcaiIy III.
 SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. 26.-Gen. c. W. Pavey, Auditor of Pu bile Accounts, who has been ill at his home in this city for the last eight days, is said by his family and friends to be in crit ical condition. His malady is not well defined but partakes of the nature of malarial fever. together with nerv- ous and physical prostration resulting from frequent trips over the State at tending and speaking at soldiers re- vnions-
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Went Cr.xy in . rhsatsr.

WILMINGTON, Del, Oct 2o.-During the performance here last night of Dan Frohman's Prince and fauper" Clarence Woodrow. . young man, be- came crazy and appeared on tho stage. He ordered the performance discon- tinued unless 1t could be conducted ac- cording to his idesa Finally, after much confusion, the young man was removed from the stage and take. care of by friendA
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Losses By Fire.

MouyT VERNON, N. Y, Oct 2e.--Fire early this morning completely gutted the furniture store of treil X Hand and the three floors above it. occupied as pr,vate dwellings, and caused a loss of about S6o.00O. The insurance is about s40,0oo. The fire caused great excitement in the place, as there was Q great scarcity of water. No one is reported injured.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Wants tho Fair open sundays.

OMAHA. Neb, Oct. 27. = The Rev. Stewart Mccoy, prominent Episco- pal minister of Omaha, electrified his audience yesterday III a sermon in which he pronounced in favor of open ing the Worlds Fair on Sunday and characterized the opposition on the idea as hundred years behind the times
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
RAT EARTH AND RAGS.
Appalling stories of starvasion
 Among the Poor of ERussta.

LONDON, Oct. 27.--Private letters from Russia describe the situation there as appalling. 1t is estimated that at least 2o,00o people are absolutely desti- tute of food, and the approach of cola weather is aggravating the distress It is openly charged that the corn fac tors are taking advantage of tho situa- tion to demand exhorbitant prlces. ing the suffering of the people. Tho stomachs of some of the children who died from starvation were found filled with earth and rags. In Reazan half the population has died or starvation or diseases caused by the deprivation of food. Women in many places arc selling their hair to procure the neces- saries of life
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
yotea seO.oOO for ,h. r.ir.

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 27.--Letters were received yesterday from British Guiana saying that the government of that colony had voted SEQ. to- ward being represented at the Chicago worldss fair. The possi- billy of the Dominion co-operat- ing with the governments of the sev- eral British possessions in the West Indies and South America in the con- struction of building for their joint representation at Chicago in 1893 was also suggested.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
x.x. He ts n muraerer.

LONDON, Oct 27.-A man giving the name of Charles Green surrendered himself to the police this morning. saving that he was the murderer of Minnie Gilmour of 2s Christian street. Philadelphia. He was locked up pending an investigation of his story.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Another wreck on the BurIinrton

MURRAY, Neb. Oct. 26.-A head-end collision occurred near this station be tween a freight and the north. bound passenger on the Burlington, and En- gineer Eager of the passenger was fatally injured. Express Messenger Rovenaugh of Denver was severely in- jured, and Newsboy T. E. Tanner badly hurt. The pa sengers were shaken up, but none were injured.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
CHINA ACTS AT LAST.
Por,ion Of ,he Pechihli Garrise.

\ Portion of the PechihM Garrison
 to Go to the Dfsturbed District
 SHANGHAI, Oct 27.--A message from Pekin says that the Chinese govern ment has decided to dispatch part of the Pechihli garrison to restore and maintain order in the disturbed locali- ties. This resolution was arrived at with great reluctance, as the Iechihlt troops are entirely depended upon for the protection of Pekin and the adjoin- ing country. The Chinese government has become satisfied, however, that there is some danger of a renewal of the old Tai-Ping rebellion and that vigorous action is necessary to prevent the movement from becoming formid- able.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
.upors. ana Exports.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics, in his monthly statement of the imports and exports of the United States, reports that tne total value of the exports of mer- chandise during the twelve mohths ended Sept. 20 was ss2s, lse. The value of the imports was Ss24.7i5,27o.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

fight is being made is variously esti- mated at from $50, GOO, GOO to S7o, 900. 0e0, and consists of property at Great Bar rington and in California and else where, and of stocks and bonds of various corporations, chief among which is the Southern Pacific Railway company.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Druggist. Will stop Selling Liquor

ABERDEEN. S. D., Oct. 26.-Officers of the State and county have come to an understanding with the druggists, the druggists promising to surrender their permits Jan. and make no further sales of liqu r, and the State agreeing to withdraw all suits if the agreement Is adhered to
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Abolished Free Tuition.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Oct 24.-The board of trustees of the Lehigh university has unanimously passed resolutions abolishing free tuition on and after Jan. l, 1892.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
A F.rmer,s Loss sy Fire.

PARIS, Ill, Oct. e6.-The large barn of David Henry, two miles west of this city. with it's contents, including three horses, was totally destroyed by fire at 9 o'clock this morning. The loss is S4 500; insurance $2.0o0.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
New York stocks.

NEW YORK. Oct 24-The market opened stea:y to strong, with fractional improve ment in Southern stocks and grangers. Private cables from London note strength of Americans there. Traders were inclined to look for rally of l-2 to 1 per cent. Bonds were firm. Exchange was 48lk to 4S4 leg
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
F.Iled ,o Get s1oo ror aso.

MAscoUTAH, ILL. Oct. 26. The recent failure of the Order of the Annual Friend, so-called benevolent organization that agreed to pay Si00 in one year for about $50, that was to have been paid in, caught exactly fifty Mascoutah people to the extent of e5.00Q.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
IngaIls Is All flight.

ATcHIsoN. Kan, Oct 2e. Mrs. John J. Ingalls, received a message from Haverhill, Mass, stating that her nus band was in perfect health. the report to the contrary notwithstanding. Mir Ingalls, left for Boston.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Heavy rItning Failure.

VIENNA, Oct. s6.-Israel Liebermann. member of syndicate working mines in Callicia. has failed with lia pilities of T5, ,o0o marks. Other members of the syndicate will probably be involved in the failure
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
John IL Lick Desa.

READING. Pa, Oct 26.-John H. Lick, only son of James Lick, the California millionaire who gave the great Lick observatory to the State of California, is dead.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
CHANGE FOR FREE HOMES.

The Omaha Land Grant to Be
 Thrown open Nov. 2.
 MILWAUKEE, Wis, Oct. z6 An order has been received at tho government land office at Ashland throwing open to settlement the Omaha land grant, The date for the opening is Nov. 2. Already prospective settlers are stand ing in line before the land office. They will have ten days to stand there.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
VICTORY FOR SEARLES.
THE WILL ADMITTED TO PRO-
 BATE AT SALEM.
The Contest Closed Yesterday Afrer- noon-All Has Not Yss
 Ended, However

SALEM, Mass, Oct. 27.-The first legal battle over the will of the late Mrs. Frances Sherwood Hopkins Searles closed to-day with a victory for the legatee, Edward F: Searles.
 The ruling of the court admits the will to probate. This but clears the way, however, for a renewal of the contest upon other lines than those permissible in the first stage of pro- ceedings. The estate over which the
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
rMrlwAvKEE.s NEW BISHOP.
Preparations neing Made so Conss-
 erste UIsbop Nyebofsou.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. e6. At meet ing to- day of the vestry of St Marks Episcopal church the final arrange inents were completed for the conse
 cration on Wednesday next of Rev. Dr. Isaac Lea Nicholson as bishop of
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
REACHED QUEENSTOWN SAFE.

The Overdue W1sconsfn lands Dnvftts
 who Will stand for Parliament
 QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 2d.-The overdue Gnicn line steamship Wisconsin arrived from New York this morning. Among her passengers was Michael Davitt, who received an enthusiastic welcome from large throng of his friends. Davitt made a speech of acknowledge ment, Tn the course of which he con scented to become candidate for parliament to represent the North Kilkenny district.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
New Jersey Man Frozen to DsatA.

KEYpoRT. N. J., Oct. 27.-Jacob Bro VII, an old resident of this place. was found dead on porch yesterday. He had been frozen to death. This is the first case of tle kind known here so carly in the year.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
mr. nIaine, IT., at St Paul.

ST. PAUL. Minn.. Oct 2L-Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., of Sioux talis S. D., is in the city for a few days under treatment for paralysis of the eyelids.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30

tho diocese of Milwaukee. The ccre- mony will be one of the most imposing of it's kind ever seen in the East 1t will be participated in by the bishops of Chicago, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Fond du Lac. Wyoming and Idaho. Utah and Nevada Several hundred divines will be present as token of the esteem in which rr. Nicholson is held. The service will be fully choral
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
London stocxa
MACKEY'S SUPPORT.

LONDON, Oct. 2i- Money is < per cent The rate of discount in the open market i a3-s per cent. Bar silver is A 1-16
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
Stole sIOO,0OO.

HAcKESsAcK, N. J.. Oct a1.-A Chicago detective was here to-day looking for Charles Alderman, whom he charges with stealing abou. S100,- GOO from Chicago publishing house.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
MISTAKEN FOR A DEER.

owen Stlmer Meets an Accidental
 Death in she viseonsIn woods.
 WEST SUPERIOR, Wis. Oct 2e.--Owen Stifier, young merchant of Murray, Iowa, was shot and killed at Dedham. twenty miles from here. last evening by Adam Miller. painter of this city, who mistook Stifller in the gloom for q deer.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
A s7,OOo Bisze.

PARIS, H., Oct 26.-Three incen- diary fires here burned property worth 1000.
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
WANTED TO BE IN STYLE. A Buffalo Girls RoasOns foS As tempting tO Commit Suicide

BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 26.--Rose Dunn, a pretty young girl. was arraigned in the police court yesterday on charge of attempting to commit suicide and asked why she tried to kill herself she said: "There's lots of people commit ting suicide;it seems to be fashionable. and wanted to be in style"
The Forrest City times., 1891-10-30
RIOTS IN SIP AIN.
Two Men Killed i'm . Fight Beswesn
 Workingmen and SociaIists.

killed and eight seriously injured in a fight yesterday between Socialists and workingmen at San Michele. in the province of Modena. The police finally restored order and made a number of arrests
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07

A costume in the style of C@sar's wife
was worn lately by one of the court ladies
at Madrid. One can imagine a modiste
preparing a costume twenty centuries ago
for the august Caesars wife. who, history
states, was beyond 1eproach. Yet we dare
say her desire to appear stately IN that long
ago time, with the aid of a fashionable
modiste, was just as great as the best
dressed ladies OF to-day. The short-waist-
ed and surcingle girth with a straight
skirt, SO frequently attributed to the ladies'
of Caesars court, is certainly at fault, as the
costume just mentioned rs worn 10y Il lady
at Madrid, was wondrously lovely even to
the material of which it WAS composed. A
black Aida cloth of pure silk. A silk SO
soft and regular that it's folds fall as even
and Is as imposing and rich in its pure
lustre as the finest of India cancels
hair. The Aida silk. owing to
the wonderful beauty of it's finish
and its great wearing qualities has it APP
pears taken the place Of the once popular
eros grained silk as we'll as the Rhadimur
and surah. Upon inquiry at the New York
Dry Goods store We were informed by the
proprietor that the Aida silks are
scarce and expensive but that
they would have them in stock in a
few days according to p omise of n cele-
btated New York importing house. We
are anxious to see this justly celebrated
silk, a silk said to have been famous for it's
beauty and fashionable ut court when
Caesars wife controlled the fashions of the
world,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07
COURTS AND CRIMINALS.
Schmidt Saw a Collision Between
the Sun and the Moon
. Yesterday.
A Petition in Circulation for the
Pardon of Missoula's Elk
Postmaster.
Tom Crahan's Assailant Sent to Deer
Lodge for Two Years-Burt Gets
Eighteen Months.

He made no p%retensions to being an as
tronomer, yet he told a remarkable story of
two of the heavenly bodies coming into col
lision yesterday morning when the tow
was wrapt in slumber. The event has not
been reported to the astronomical OBJ
servatories in Europe and the United
States because there is some doubt about
the collision. A. o. Schmidt is responsible
for the story and tried to make three men
and Judge Hunt believe that the sun and
moon had deserted their orbits. smashing
into each other with disastrous results.
Schmidt has been working for II. s. Hale
up in Dry gulch. Early yesterday morning
he felt uneasy and got up. AS he stood in
his cabin door he saw the collision. With
out losing any time Schmidt rushed down
the gulch to his brothers. house in
the city and woke him up to witness the
celestial phenomenon. His brother took
him in and got him to tell about it. Later
in the day he told the same story in the dis
trict court. Schmidt in answer to the
county attorneys questions said that when
the sun and moon struck, the figure of a
man rose from between the two bodies and
fioated off into space. Schmidt does not
believe in religion and expressed the opin-
ion that the universe is run by electricity.
He answered any question asked him and
enjoyed himself very much and expressed
considerable surprise that no one had heard
of the collision. DR.. Rockman, A. q. Vo-
taw and Z. l.. Flaherty signed the verdict
and Schmidt will be taken to the Warm
Springs asylum. He is about 30 and has
the appearance Of being a hard working
man.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07
High Prices and Low Records.

Speaking of the fact that the 1886, 900
Bolero came in third in the race for the
Great American stakes at Gravesend,
Clarke's Horse Review says: "The
high-priced horses are all coming to grief.
Tournament, who colt young Foxhall
keene $33,500 at the breakup of the Hearst
stable, ran ON Monday against a very ordi-
nary field. Four to one was the
price i'll the ring, and thousands of dollars
were bet ON the colt at these odds.
Mclaughlin rode, but despite this fact
Tournament was never prominent, and
Frontinac won the race in l:43, very ordi-
nary time on a good truck. Canvass, said
to be a flying son of Forester, cost Fred
Gebhard $21, 800 at the Hearst sale, and he
made his debut i'll the Great American, 60
ing to the post f~avorite for that prize. He
was we'll up for three furlongs, and then
being interfered with, dropped back into
the ruck. Tournament and Canvass will
undoubtedly do better later on. The for =
mer never was an early horse. Bolero,
however, is a doubtful customer. He
swerves under punishment and runs in
blind. That he possesses speed no one
doubt who saw some of his races last year,
but he knows Il heap too much.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07
Opening of the Hotel May at This Famo,
Resort,

Opening of the Hotel May at This Famou S
Resort.
Thu Boulder Hot Springs, in Jefferson
county, a few hours ride from Helena, have
been noted for a number of years for the
excellent health-giving quality of the
waters. The number of visitors to the
springs has increased each season until the
demand for more hotel accommodations
has led to the erection of one of the finest
hotels in the northwest-the Hotel May, by
G. ". Kerrick. The house has ample ac-
commodations for 200 guests. 1t is fur
pished with all the modern improvements
for the owen and comfort of visitors.
1t is on the line of two railroads. the North
ern Pacific and Montana Central. and six
passenger trains pass this point daily. The
May will be opened to the public next
Wednesday, June 10, with a grand ball.
Two bands will be in attendance and moth
ing will be left undonet to make the opening
a success. The Montana Central railway
will make an excursion rate of one and one
fifth fare, tickets good going June 10 and
returning June II.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07

Dune. has not lost interest i'll ring events
despite the demands made upon his time
in looking after the comforts of the patrons
of the Rolvidere. For Il week he has been
rushing around SO that some of his friends
imagined he was in training again. Dune.
stopped long enough yesterday to explain
that the Belvidere could not accommodate
his & owing trade. He has secured the two
upper floors of the Steamboat
block which have been elegantly fitted
up with electric lights, baths and
modern improvements. Tho annex o II
tains hfty-ilve rooms, furnished with an
tique oak sets. Tho dining room of tho
Belvidere has also been greatly improved
in the way of n private entrance for lady
patrons. Meals are served ut MI hours,
there being II regular table as VOL ns n
short order system. The high standard
which has characterized the management
will be maintained.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07

Among the lessees in the new Denver
block on Broadway is the drug firm of Pot
ter ~ Kemp, formerly Ncated in tho Gran
don block. In addition to having Il very
desirable location. the firm has one of the
handsomest stores i'll the city and n large
and complete Stock. John Potter, we'll
known to old time Helena people, is tho
senior member of the firm. and +. S. Kemp
the junior. Mr.. Kemp. who is a thoroughly
experienced druggist, will have tho man
agement of the business, and will also at
tend personally to tho prescription depart
ment. Everything carried by II first class
dug house will 10 kept in stock, such AZ
druggists sundries, toilet articles. leather
pie the new store will be quito convenient,
and thoro il no doubt that Potter a. Kemp
will build up II large trade at tho Denver
block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-07
For Honsman's Pardon,

A petition is now in circulation addressed
to the president of the United States asking
for the pardon of Henry E. Honsman. 1t
recites that he was convicted in the United
States circuit court of embezzling 81, 6O9
from the government while postmaster at
Missoula last winter. The grounds upon
which the petition is based are that Hons
man turned over his property to his bonds
men, who have paid to the government the
amount of shortage in Honsman's accounts,
and that the jury recommended him to
mercy. His term of service for the United
States for the period of six years
derstood that the members Of the jury that
found him guilty and United States Attor-
ney Weed and Marshal Furay are to sign
the petition. 1t will be taken to Washing
ton by Col. Sanders, who will make a plea
for Honsman to the president. Honsman's
sentence was for one year and a ineof
81. 600.