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The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Figures on Oatmeal Production.

MASON CrTY, Ia, Feb. 22.-President Hi Smith of the Standard Oatmeal company, whose mill is not in the trust, said to-day that there are nineteen mills outside the trust with an annual capacity of G00,Oo0 barrels. The ca pacity of the American Ceral Trust is about the same, making total pro- duction of l.2o0,000 barrels. There is no doubt that the capacity of the mills is largely in excess of the consumption and that not a few of the mills will have to shut down. Mills located in the Western oat belt, where oats are cheap, ought to compete with mills where grain is high. Meal is selling at the present time at less than the raw material and package cost, consequent ly they were running only enough to supply home demand.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
TO VOTE FOR HILL.
New york's Delegates Receive Instruc-

New York's Delegates Receive Instruc-
 ALBANY, N, r., Feb. 24.-The Demo- crats of New York State in convention assembled instructed their delegates to Chicago to present the name of David Bennett Hill as q candidate for the Presidency. It also instructed its dele gates to vote as unit, their action on any given proposition to be determined by majority of the delegation. Sem ator Hill in response to & request ap- peared before the convention and de- livered lengthy and carefully pre- pared speech.
 The convention indorsed the product of the Committee on Resolutions in the shape of an extended platform. It in many respects followed the sentiment of the resolutions which met the sp- probation of the Democrats at Saratoga last fall. It contains a pronuncia- mento on the silver question calculated to make Mir. Hills hair curl. The veroiage of the Saratoga platform on this proposition declared: We are against the coinage of any silver dollar not of the intrinsic value of any other dollar"
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Russell Not a Candidate.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 24.-An inti- mate friend of Gov. Rus sell of Massa- chusetts said to-day that the Governor is not candidate for the Presidency and that he is in favor of the nomina- tion of Grover Cleveland. If the latter should not be candidate Gov. Russell would not agree to run for the Presi- sdency unless tariff reform were made the overshadowing issue. In the event of his nomination, with this issue in the forefront, the Governor is confident of carrying Massachusetts, Rhode Island. and New Hampshire.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
The Senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.--Senator John ness, to-day delivered his maiden speech in the Senate He has talked on previous occasions, once on the Mexi- can awards bill and again yesterday on the Idaho contested election case, when he took issue with his Democratic col league, Senator Gray of Delaware. But his address on the popular election of United States Senators was adver- tised to be his formal introduction into the arena of Senatorial debate. His text was the resolution introduced by himself on this subject.
 Senator Palmer opened his speech by saying that in urging this constitu- tional amendment he only obeyed the instructions given him in the most im- pressive manner by the people of the State of Illinois. 1.-The people of Hi nois," said he, ''are loyal to the Con- stitution, and are devoted to the prin- ciples of orderly, constitutional, free government, but they believe that the election of Senators by their State Leg is aturs under existing conditions has failed of satisfactory results and that the reform proposed by the joint reso- lution now before the Senate is de- manded alike by correct principles and the highest considerations of public policy"
 Among the petitions reported and referred by the Senate was ono hv M, Voorbac f,o,,, c,,,,a r,f xba citizens of Weedersburg, Ind, asking that the Pinkerton detective force be suppressed by law. or else that it be in- corporated in the military force of the country.
 Mir. Dolph moved to take from the calendar and to pass the bill extending for ten years the laws preventing the introduction of Chinese into the United States, but Mir. Hawley objected. It was, he said a bill of extraordinary se- verity, and he wished at least time to read it. Mir Dolph gave notice that he would call it up at an early day.
 Mir. Peffer offered resolutions that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the death of Senator Plumb of Kansas, Dec. 20. and that as a mark of respect to his memory the business of the Senate be suspended to enable the Senate to pay proper tribute of respect to his high character and distinguished public services. Mir. Peffer then addressed the Senate in eu- logy of the deceased.
 After eulogies by Senators Cockrell Perkins, Merrill. Allison, Hale, Daniels, Dolph and Turpie, the Senate ad- journed.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
BIG BLAZE AT DECATUR.
The Magnificent Public Library Bfoel
 Completely Destroyed.

The Magnificent Public Library B1ook
 Completely Destroyed.
 DEcATuR. Ill. Feb a4--The most disastrous fire ever known in this city began last night ut II o'clock and be- fore it was under control. the whole library block was consumed. The f1re began in the eastern part of the block. occupied by the Decatur Cracker com pany. Within fifteen minutes the dro was beyond control and the entire block, facing on two streets. was con- stunned before o'clock. The loas on the building alone, be- longing to T. T. Roberts and 0. z. Greene is about slo0, GOO; insnr- ance, s30.000. Tn the block wns tho public library of the city.
 During the progress of the fire the walls fell and many narrow eseapes oc- cured. but fortunately all the fremen escaped uninjurcd. The ruins are still burning, but all danger from further spread of the flames is past. Decatur has recently increased the strengtll0f her fire department. but the fire of last night shows that it is still incapable Of fighting conflagration of such danger ous extent.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
RAILROAD ROW AT NASHVILLE.
L. 6 \. Employees Seek to Stop CentrsIia
 and Chester Track Laying.

L. 6 \. Employees Seek to Stop CentraIia
 and Chester Track Laying.
 NASHVILLE, H., Feb. 22.-The Cen traiia and Chester railroad has been finished from Sparta to tt.s city under difficulties, but being a very desira ble railway for Nashville merchants it was finally completed, The competition between it and the Louisville and Nashville has been great To-day it ended in row. The Centralia and Chester desired to build a switch alongside os the Lou isville & Nashville. The latter ob- jected so strongly as to send out gang of section men to stop the work. The managers of the Centralia and Chester were on the ground and with the aid of citizens suppressed the impending riot. The Centralia and Chester rail- road is favored locally. as it gives the community needed facilities for freight. Another force to tear up the track is looked for tonight, but will be appre- hended quickly. The Louisville & Nashville people threaten to tear up the track, which is under guard.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Tenement House Fire.

NEW YoRk, Feb. 2i.-The building. s45 Fulton street, Brooklyn. caught flre at l:ea this morning and was damaged to the extent of 5000. All the tenants escaped, but Mrs. John Goodman be- came panic-striclxen and, wrapping her child in the bed clothing, threw it out of the window. The little one was caught by fireman. but is fatally hurt John Michaelson received severe burns about the hands and face and was taken to the Long Island hospital.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
CAUGHT AT HIS OLD CAME.
A Psrdoned rsfehux Undertakes to ne'
 new His Reign of Terror.

A Psrdoned rSfcbux Undertakes to mo4
 new His Reign of Terror.
 HowETI's N. Y., Feb. e4. In 1878 tho farmers of this vicinity were ter1r,rized by firebug who made business of regularly burning their barns Tn some instances live stock was burned and human life was frequently en- dangered by the incendiary. Tho loss was many thousands of dollars. Detectives were employed by the farm CTS and insurance companies and the crime was at last fixed on Ira West, . notorious colored man living on the rested, tried, convicted and sent to Sing Sing prison for life.
 For several years West tried to en- list influential citizeus of Orange county in movement for his pardon and finally succeeded. The governor was interceded with and West released. He returned at once to his old home. much to the alarm of the people. He had not been home long before the farm CTS who had been active in securing his arrest and conviction began to re- ceive letters demanding money to be sent to Q certain place under penalty of repetition to their injury of tho inccndlnrism that terrorixed them in 1878. Two of these farmers Mir. Her tholf and Samuel Case -suspectinR that the letters from West. set afoot q plan that led to their suspicious being fully established. West was arrested and has been indicted by the grand jury and sent to the Goshen jail to| await his trial for his latest criminal exploit.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
WnshInrton Noted.

The regulaf proclamation by the President, warning all persons against illegal scaling in Boring Sea, is re idy for issuance.
 The Controller of the Currency has appointed Emerson Collins of Williams port receiver of the First National bank of Muncy, Pa.
 V. A. Taylor of Ohio introduced n bill appropriating sl0,o00 for monu- ment in memory of the soldiers, to be erected in Washington.
 The House Judiciary committee heard what Representative Watson of Geor- gia had to say in support of his reso- lution proposing an investigation of the Pinkerton system.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
NOTED ruRFMAN DEAD.
David Dunbam withers. "the Sage of
 Brookdale," Passos Away.

David Dunham Wfthers. 'the Sage oi
 Brookdsle.' Passes Away.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-David Durham Withers, ''the Sage of Brookdale." us he is known to the turf world. died at the Brevoort house at 3:30 o'clock this morning. His death was the result of kidney complaint and severe cold.
 Mir. Withers was Chairman 4 the Board of Control of racing, and owner of the Astoria Ferry company, and has been recognized for decade as the leader of the American turf He was the principal owner of Monmouth Park, and the magnificent new race course at that place-the most com plete and best appointed in the world was conceived and built by him. IL cost over S2. 500, 900 and will stand as a monument to his memory.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Gourea ont an Infant.. Exes.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 24.-News of a horrible story of murder and canni- balism near Rays Mill has been re- ceived. Lucy President, a degraded and idiotic negro woman, left her o. month-old infant in charge of her two older children. Mark and Linda, aged respectively II and 9 years After her departure Mark resolved upon putting the infant out of the way. He told his sister what he proposed doing, at the same time telling her that if she told he would kill her. Procuring an ax, he deliberately hacked the infants body until death resulted; he then took fork and gouged out the eyes of the little one, which he roasted. and then taking slice out of either jaw, he and his sister sat themselves down to a feast. When the mother returned and found what had been done she did not show the least sign of maternal grief
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
The w,nn.b.ro County rn.t,tu.e.

ROCKFORD, H., Feb. l9.--The Winne- bago County Farmers Institute closed to-day. Besides the indorsement of the Washburn bill the institute adopted q . resolution asking each institute in State to appoint a delegate to State institute to meet and consider legisla- tive matters of interest to the organi, zations of Illinois The institute also passed resolution calling on the Winnebago County Agricultural Associ- ation to make an exhibit at the State fair at Peoria worthy of the products of Winnebago county.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
I'ouna 10 D. Pure Arsenic.

BANGOR, Me. Feb. 24.-Professor k. c. Robinson. of Bowdoin College. Las analysed the supposed soda in the box from which the material for making bread which poisoned twenty-eight people at Mount Chase was taken lie prouounces 1t clear arsenic and the authorities will further investigate. Williams Repeats Last Seasons Order.
 INDEPENDENCE. Iowa, Feb. 25--C. w.. Williams announces to-day that Allerton will meet any one stallion Tn race the first week in August and will meet all stallions daring the second week on this track, but on nc account will he ever again board the cars
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
ALLERroN ON FUTURE DEALING.
The Senate Judiciary Committee Hears
 Opinions on the Trade.

The Senate Judiciary Committee Hears
 Opinions on the Trade.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Senate Judiciary committee to-day continued Its hearing on the option bills. Samuel D. Allerton, who described himself as a farmer of Illinois, spoke against the passage of the bill. Trading in futures, he said, was not inaugurated for gam bling purposes, but grew out of the ue- cessities of the gram trade. The first trading in futures was inaugurated on the completion of the canal from Chi cago to La Salle.
 Trading in futures was not fictitious but grew out of established opinions which were based on intelligent thought of what the world might need in the future.
 The promoters of the bill, he said, seemed to be the miller's combine, con trolled by English capital They nave bought mills and capitali ed hem for many times their true value and wished to make large divi- dends on the excessive capitalization. They have brought the Farmers Ali ance to their aid to cover up their real motive. The first object of the bill. he claimed, was to destroy the Chicago Board of Trade, it being the great market of the world.
 E. F. Bacon, president of the Mil- waulxee Cham Der of Commerce. told the committee that his organizauon Was rot a speculative one. In the name of the chamber he re- quested that Congress delay action until report had been received from a special congressional committee ap- pointed to investigate the whole sys- tenn of futures during the coming re- cess Mir. Bacon held that through the legitimate future system from three to ten times as much property as was needed at certain time was made marketable.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Son of One of Andres cnpsors psad.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb, ss.Isaac Paula ing died in this city Saturday. The in- terest surrounding his death is that he was a son of John Paulding, one of the captors of Major Andre. Isaac Pauld- ing was the thirteenth son of John Paulding's twenty children and was born in Tarrytown. N. Y., Oct. 10, 18lo. His mother was the third wife of the Revolutionary hero. He died at tho residence of Mrs. George A. Masters, his granddaughter, at No. Gil Knower street. Among tho relics is m old por- trait of his father, which is prixcd highly, and for which he had repeat edly in his lifetime refused liberal of. fcrs
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Smashed All the Car Windows.

ST. PAUL, Feb. Hive toughs made desperate attempt last evening to rob the conductor of an Interurban car as the ear left on its last trip to Minne- apolis at l2:30 this morning. After a desperate fight, in which the conductor was seriously wounded, the desperadoes were frightened away and contented themselves with smashing all the car windows
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
An Indlanapolls Phy.lclan's Error.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. l9.--Dr. J. T. Boyd, one of the oldest physicians in Indianapolis, was arrested on the charge of sending a threatening mes sage through the mails on postal card. The complainant was Mrs. Elizabeth R. Gale, who is plaintiff in suit against Boyd for malpractice. The jury disagreed in the first trial of the case, and new trial was set. Mrs. Gale received postal card bearing the doctors signature, threatening her with imprisonment for blackmail if she did not give more truthful testimony in the next trial.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
To Call Up the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-It has been announced that the intention of the Democratic members of the Ways and Means committee is to call up the tariff question in the House early week after next. The program would to some ex- tent defer consideration of the silver question, for the silver b'u cannot be taken up and got out of the way in ad- vance of that time. The announce ment of the purpose to call up the tariff question about the first of March was made in the Ways and Means commit tee to-day at brief session of the full committee. An agreement was reached among the members of the committee that the minority should have until . week from tomorrow to prepare their reports against the three bills, the wool, binding twine, and bagging measures heretofore ordered favorably reported to the House by party vote.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
HIS INTERROGATION roo REAL.
A Guest in the Masque of an Untamed In-
 dian Shoots a Young Man.

A Guest in the Masque of an Untamed In-
 dian Shoots Young Man.
 FoRT WAYNE, Ind, Feb. 22.-At a masquerade party at the Jackson street residence of o. J. Lichtewalter last night came James Carter, an invited guest, in the character of an untamed Indian armed with tomahawks and knives. He also carried a revolver which was supposed to be empty, whieh h he leveled at the head of Albert Roth, a guest. When he pulled the trigger an instantaneous flash and report shocked every inmate in the house Roth fell to the floor dazed and blood pouring from a wound in the forehead. Dr. Dinner at once removed the young man to his home, where he now lies with no hopes of recovery. The bullet entered the skull and cannot be re moved.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
President has finallv selected ex-Cou-

gressman Clements of Georgia for Interstate Commerce Commissioner. Clements was one of the first candi- dates to put in an application. But after the President had passed him over to offer the place to Judge Culber- son of Texas. ard then to Judge Lind say of Kentucky, 1t began to look as though President Harrison did not think Clements was the man for the position. Whoever is appointed will have the remnant of the term of the late Commissioner Bragg to fill out. This will be about three years.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
To Visit Chicago.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Promptness was a marked characteristic of the Congressional and other guests invited to visit Chicago, and, although the starting time of the special trains was announced to be 2:30 o'clock, long be
 tore that time every car could be Oiled by an anxious, waiting multitude thronging every means of entrance to the Baltimore & Ohio depot. A large and brilliant assemblage was that started for Chicago. and members of the worlds fair committee are much pleased ct the success of their efforts.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Presidential Appointments. A

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Ths Presi- dent has sent to the Senate the follow ing nominations:
 United States Consuls-Charles W. Erdman of Kentucky at Breslau; Jos eph E, Hayden, District of Columbia, at Stockholm.
 Electus B. Howard, of Michigan, Collector of Customs at Superior, Mich.
 Nicholas R. Kunts, Register of the Land Office at Des Moines, Iowa
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Tn. Illinois Miners, institute.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 19.-The Illi- nois Miners Institute will organize here tomorrow. This is new organi- zation, and it's membership will include both miners and operators; but only those who are responsible for the care of life and property at mines are eligi- ble to membership. It will be purely an educational organization. The chief object will be to reduce to the lowest point the danger of loss of life and property.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Keokuk.s Electric Road To Be Sold.

KEoKUK, Iowa, Feb. 22.--The Su- perior court ordered that the property of the Keokuk Electric Street Railway and Power company be sold after thirty days notice. The sale is with out right of redemption and conveys the interests of all parties to the litiga- ton which resulted in the receivership. The property consists of a power-house, machinery, cars, tracks and franchises
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
One Peoria Tough Kills Another.

PEORIA, Ill.,, Feb. 24.--Charles Sher- man, a notorious character living in that portion of Peoria known as Flat boat City, yesterday became engaged in an altercation with James 1som, alias Farmer Jim. In the course of the fight sherman stabbed Isom through the heart. Both were disreputable characters
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Election Returns from Hawalr.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 19.-Hono- lulu papers of Feb. 9 state that the elections of Feb , passed off quietly. The National Reform party elected all the five Nobles on the Island of Oahu, while the Lii ilerals elected all the rep resentatives in Oahu except in the First district. Bush. Wilcox. and Ashford are elected Returns from the other islands are incomplete.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Rich streaks in Dakota Gold Mines.

RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 22.-William Franklin. one of the owners of the Keystone gold mine in the Etta dis trict, Pennington county, reports rich strike in the tunnel which is now in 2l0 feet. He states that the face of the tunnel is in ore which goes S71 per ton, and that one streak, three-quarters of an inch wide, will pay over s2O, ,0s0 per ton
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Another rlt with Italy Is Probable

Another Tilt With Italy 10 Probable.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.-The State Department at Washington will prob ably be appealed to in a few days to take some action in regard to the de- tention in Italy, for military services, of Genario Schavio, naturalized American citizen, whose wife and children, father, and two brothers reside at No. s06 South Ninth street, in this city. He was naturalized here in 1888. Recently he went to Italy for his health and was seized and com pelled to serve in the Italian army.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
whitelaw Reid Detained.

PARIS, Feb. 24.-An unexpected incl dent in the French Cabinet crisis is that Mir. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, who intended sailing for New York Satur. day next, are obliged to postpone their departure, since the legation business pending cannot be closed until the new ministry assumes office. Mir. Reid said it would be some weeks before he could get away.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Kalamanoo.s Novel Banquet.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 22.-One of the finest banquets ever given here oc
 cured last night under the auspices of the New Workers association. Over 250 guests were present and the novel features was the fact that it was all in the hands of ladies, the toastmasters and all speakers being of the fair sex
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
GOLD FEVER IN COLORADO.
Wild Rush for Claims in the New Di,
 gings Near Ouray.

gings Near Ouray.
 OURAY, Colo, Feb. 22.-The Cutler Creek gold strike appears to be genu- inc. Men are climbing over the hills and stalking claims everywhere. Every available horse in town was chartered yesterday for the new camp. More than 100 claims have been staked in the last twenty-four hours. The country is under the snow, and it is speculation to-day what the result will be. It is believed this find is the source of the old placers. Many of the bowl kers, when broken open, are. fleclxed with virgin gold. and some of them run by assay nearly hundred ounces to the ton. It is five miles north of Ouray, and seven or eight miles by wagon road and trail
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Kalamazoo Sued for sIo. .ooo Damages

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Alfreda Kodgkins to-day begin suit for s10,O0o against the city for injuries sus- tained in driving into an open ditch left by street payers last August. She claims that there were no lights to warn her of danger.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Auered rexas Murderer Acquitted.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22.-The jury in the case of A. Y. Alice, of south Texas, charged with the murder of Editor w. c Bowen, of Cotulla, brought in yer diet of not guilty. The verdict was a great surprise. Bowen was the second nan Alice had killed