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The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
peacon.s Lawyer Talks.

PARIS, April 1a.--L c. Call, counsel for F.. P. Deacon, who killed his wife's paramour, is now here. He told . re- porter that Deacon has perfectly clear case and that evidence will be produced at the trial completely refut- ing the calumnies of certain French papers. M. Demange, Dcacon's French counsel, is distinguished member of the Paris bar.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Combinations by tho Senate.

WAsHINGToy, April 1.-The follow ing appointments were confirmed by the Senate:
 Postmasters: Illinois-J. ". Uallen- beck. Auburn Park.
 Indiana-Henry Schrage, Whiting.
 Iowa-Mary F. Trump, Maquoketa; W. F. Judiesch, Holstein; David Vail, New sharon.
 Wiscopsin-W L. Bachelder, Durand.
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,nl,on pemocrats for CIe,ela 10.

LEWISTON, ILL, April l3 The Dem" erats of Fulton county met in delegate convention in the city yesterday Dele oates were selected to the State sepa- torial and Congressional conventions Resolutions were passed indorsing Grover Cleveland for first choice Tor President and John M Palmer Tor second choice.
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cATTlEMEN SUFFER HEAVILY.
The Storms Cause Many to Die-wooi
 Growers More Fortunate.

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 12.-The stealing rustlers are not the only trouble the Montana stock raisers have had to face this year. Storms have been the cause of much loss. Late re- ports from Eastern Mondana ranges are decidedly discouraging. The storms which have prevailed for the last nvo weeks have been dis astrous to the cows and young calves. Wool growers are more fortu- nate than the eattlemen, as they have plenty of hay generally and have been able to keep their focks sheltered They will probably lose as much from the storm as for the rest of the winter but after all the loss will be incon- siderable. The stocAmen in other parts of the State are in excellent condition, and the winter losses have been light. The drive from the South will be large this year.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Four Arrests at Waupaca. Wis, in Con
 nection With the Mead Case.

WAUPAcA, Wis, April 11,-As a sequel to the investigation by the grand jury into the murder of Banker Mead, which occurred ten years ago, four arrests were made here. Sam Stout, saloon keeper, was arrested as principal, and David Holmes. saloonkeeper, Alfred Poll, deputy Game Warden, and Assemblyman A. R. Lee. merchant, were charged with being accessories. Holmes arrest was a great surprise, as his name has not been mentioned in the case and his connection herewith not known.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Ministers Against Chinese Exclusion.

BosToN, Mass, April l3.-At meet ing of the Congregational ministers of Boston and vicinity a resolution was adopted expressing condemnation of the Chinese Exclusion act and request ing the Senators from Massachusetts to use every endeavor to lawfully pre- vent its adoption by the United States Senate.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
CONGRESS- AFTER THE READING
Governor Abbett's Blow to be Followed
 by a Congressional Inquiry.

by Congressional Inquiry.
 WASHINGTON. April l3.-The sub committee of the House Commerce com mittee to which was referred Mir. Stout's resolution for the investigation of the Reading coal deal will report in favor of an investigation. NIT. Stout's resolution looked to not only an inves- tigation, but to report whether such consolidation should not be prohibited by national law, and whether a bureau of interstate transportation should not be organized, headed by Cabinet off Ger. To he known as the Secretary of Commerce.. %
 Chairman Wise of the Subcommittee said that the resolution to be reported would be simply one for an investiga- ton of the facts ir connection with the deal The committee would probably prosecute its inquiry in New York and Philadelphia.
 There is little doubt that the resolu ton will be unanimously reported to the House by the Commerce committee. and in that event the inquiry will be put on foot without delay
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
MIR. BLAINE'S CANDIDACY.
Senator Hale Thinks the Secretary WITT stand by His Letter of Withdrawal.

WASHINGTON, April ll.-Senator Hale, in an interview regarding the stories which have been circulated during the supposed willingness to accept the nomination for the presidency, said: 'I do not speak for MT. Blaine, because have no authority to do so, but know he stands today exactly he did when he wrote his letter of withdrawal. He has not reconsidcred his isdetermination, and he has given no intimation of any intention to reconsider it"
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
yIchiPau Hotel Burned.

FIELDING, Mich, April l3.-The hotel Bricl1er. five brick stores and livery barn were destroyed by fire last night ". F. Bricker is the largest loser The losses aggregate szs,0OO, with small in- surance. The cause of the fire was lamp explosion in the hotel kitchen.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Justice Lamarhs Improving.

WASHINGTON, April le.-Jusiiee La mar of the Supreme court is much bei- ter. He is gaining his strength grad uallv, and this morning he partoo& ot hearty breakfast which he seemed to relish greatly, after passing quiet night Che favorable feature in the iustice's condition is the return of his anne lite and his cheerfulness and energy, which are so apparent when he is in good health. It is expected that the justice will be able to leave ms honse within a few days
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Floods f,nred tn Arizona.

PRoENIN, \. T., April 12.-Reports from the mountains are that the snow fall of the last few days has been near Y SIX inches, and it is still showing. Mines are shut down, owing to a sup ply famine resulting from the weather, and there is much concern felt for stock Rivers, too, are rapidly rising. and floods are feared
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
pa,t,.oa Not a Can disiate.

PHILADELPHIA. April is.-Atiy. Gen. Uensel, n Pattison leader, said to-day that thd Governor is not candidate for either first or second place on the Democratic National ticket, and thas his name will not go before the eonven- ton.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
MATTHEWS DECLARES HIMSELF
He Is Candidate for the Democratic
 Nomination for Governor.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 12.-It is learned that Claude Matthews, Secre- tary of State. has addressed letter to Col. C. c. Matsoa, ex-Congressman. at Greencastle, announcing himself can didate for Governor He has all along held himself candidate for renomina- ton to his present office, but after J. G. Shanl1lin made his Shields club speech declaring for Cleveland the Gray wing began to bring pressure upon Matthews to stand for Governor before the convention. The step com plicated the strained political feeling among the Democrats of Indiana. There are indications that the Gray men have taken new hope.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
TO RAISE THE PRICES ON OIL
An Agreement Among Producer, :"
 o.nd Drilling for six months


 p,rrsnrRG. Pa, April ls.---A mum per of the leading oil producers in 'ne w southwest are taking action looking to u general suspension of the drilling opor, % stions for a period of six months rom a,'e,,. May 1. Many of the largest oper- s,;n.r individuals. firms and eompanies' ,,.;,l, beadouarters in this city have a,- ready signed the agreement wu'r" n,. oiI n so drawn that it must be signed oy an ",, nrodneing r companies or it is to ',i De nu,, and void The idea meets with gehe.", ,,a @,, sarar among the operators, who oina @ .Ion,seIves to build no rigs ana S'ars ',, .,,0 wells to drilling before the is'h oi october except under speeine' stances
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Lotus Club VIII Dine Minister Reid.

NEW YORK, April 13.-The Lotus club. of which Whitelaw Reid was president for fourteen years, will en- certain him at dinner on Saturday evening, the 3Oth inst. It is expected that the occasion will be one of the most interesting in the history of the
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
VIII Sue the Tolleston Club.

yALPARAIsco, Ind, April11.-Charles Sydel of Lake county is preparing to bring action for sl0,000 damages against the Tolleston club of Chicago. Sydel owas hunting near the club grounds when he was set upon and beaten into insensibility. Other litiga- ton is also in prospect.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
c.r,nany Vlll Have a Tair.

BERLIN. April le.-The municipality of Berlin will probably make an ap- nropriation of 10. .00o. GOO marks for tho nroposed exhibition of lS96 in this city. The affair is to be an international en- terprise-
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Insurgent. Threatening p.G,n.

SINGAPORE, April 12.-The European women sent from Pelin on account of the native uprising have arrived here safely by steamer The insurgents are still threatening to attack PelSin. Tho cruiser Hyacinthe and the gunboat Rattler have proceeded to pelSin with a number of police.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
No open-Air Celebration May Day.

ROME, April 1s.-The Italian govern ment has forbidden open-air celcbra- tions May day. The garrison here will be reinforced, troops will be drafted in the industrial centers where riots are likely to occur, and the carbiners and police will be armed with revolvers for . few days.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
First American Armor Plate in Place.

WASHINGTON. April I2.-A telegram from San Francisco announces that the frs; armor plate of American manu- facture has been secured in place on the water line belt of the coast defense ship Monterey, It is plate of nickel steel. weighs o,O00 pounds and is thir- teen inches thick.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
rIght-hour pemonslratIons.

NEw YoRK. April Q. a.-The New York Federation of Labor will take part in the coming May dem m1nstration by holding an eight-hour mass meeting on April 30. The Central Labor union to- day appointed a special committee to rxSnre permit for the uss of Union Square May for the purpose of hold ing an eight-hour mass meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
cun,. nemnrrer Ruled Out.

DEs MoINEs, Iowa. April l3.-Judge Conrad this morning overruled the de- murrer of J. W. Cliff to Samuel N. Par sons answer to Cliffs petition in the Senate secretaryship case. holding that the Senate had the power to appoint and remove its officers at pleasure
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
tnnnder of n Town Shot.

PHoENIx, A, T.. April l2.-A serious shooting affair took place to-day at Dam Site, Rio Verde twenty miles from this city, John King, who To- cated Dam Site two years ago, was shot m row with some men who had jumped his claim. He can not live.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
A French Murderer GuillotIn.d.

PARIS, April F Lieutenant Anas- tay, the murderer of the Baroness Del lard, was executed this moaning at 5:l5 o'clock in the presence of crown that had been waiting around the Roquette prison for two nights.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
uarr,son and Cleveland rndorssd.

WnrrE CLOUD. Mich, April l2.-The Newaygo county Republican conven- ton elected John Cole, Capt. Dean, George Crook Wellesley Pearson and George Hill delegates to the State con vantion, and instructed them for liar rison. The Democratic county conven- Non instructed delegates for Cleveland.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Church Dedicated aa Peoria.

PEoRrA, I'll. April le.-The First Bap- tist church was formally dedicated hero yesterday. There were three ser- vices and the spacious new house was crowded to overhowing at each one.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Talk of an Early Adjournment

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The usual talk about an early adjournmen; e Congress is now heard. The condition of public business does not warrant this talk The general appropriatlon bills are no further advanced than they have been in the past at this period m the session, and unless greater proEreSs is made in the future some of these measures will not be completed at the close of the present fiscal year \ few of the least important of the appropris- tion bills have been sent to the senate, but the great bills, those winch take considerab time to prepare and always give rise to protracted debate, have vet to be brought forward.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
ARMY LEGISLATION.
Military and Navy Establishments Not
 Neglected-Coast Defenses.

Military ana Navy Establishments Not
 Neglected-Coast Defenses.
 WASHINGTON, April l2.-A resume of Congressional doings for the last four months shows that the military and naval establishments have not been neglected. The two great questions, new ships and sea coast defenses, have been pretty thoroughly consider ed by the appropriate committees Several new ships will undoubtedly be author ized, but the prospects are not so bright for liberal appropriations for coast defenseS On the Senate calendar are the Dolph sloa- GOO, 900 Sea Coast Defense bill; bill to establish a gun factc-v u1 the Pacific coast; to increase the par of certain non-commissioned o6cerS providing for a military expedition into Alaska; to recognize the artillery and infantry arms, and t0 settle the claims of army officers for longevity pay, and number of bills effectinE individual officers. The most impor- tant army bills on the House calendar are those author zing the detail of army officers for duty in connection with the worlds fair; to increase the appropriation for militia from S4oo. ooo to s60o, 900; for the establishment Of 8 large military post near Helena, Mont. and for the purchase of land for haroor defense proposed at San Diego, Cal
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15

Uroered printed m full in ,na ,''s.. neeord and was referred to the com. m'ttee on foreign relations
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
WASHINGTON NEWS.
A DULL DAY AMONG THE
 SENATORS.

Congress Likely to Investigate the Read ing Deal-Navai Vessels to Be Sold
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The discus sion of the Grand Army appropriation in the District of Columbia appropria-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05
An Etnrthquake.

was staying Gu the Riviera, says a
correspondent of the Argonaut when
the famous earthquake OF 1888 oc-
Cured. / was awakened by shock
which dashed TIVE pictures off the wall
of my room and upset the wash hand
stand While was striking match.
another shock strewed me and some
chairs among some fragments of broken
crockery. | hao presence of mind
enough 10 remem Der that in an earth :
quake you are ne safer in the streets
than in n covered building; so dressed
without mad preeipitancy, and. after
a desperate struggle TO open my door
which had gSt sammed-walked
down stairs. The sight was one never
10 be forgotten. Men. women and
children in dishabjlle were huddled in
the front hall, Crying. shricking. and
praying. Some had bOlted out of doors
with hardly any clothes on. AID had
made for the sea where they clamored
TO 60 out in boats. Among the panic
stricken folk was an old gentleman in
pajamas who had come down the
stairs three steps AZ Il time. But on
reaching the hall he exclaimed that
no had forgotten something and must
90 back. His friends shouted to him
that the upper stories were dangerous;
but he turned deaf ear. bounding
upstairs axd presently returned pant
ing. The thing which he had forgot =
ten was HE set Of false teeth!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05
THEY DO BUT JEST.

'Did you tell Miss Breakmup that you
loved herl" IL did" What did she sayP'
''She said 1t was free country ORA
matte Mirror.
"Will you be ready to die for me" she
asked with romantic intensity IL viii"
he answered, 1.-The very first time gray
hair puts out an appearance. w ashing-
ton Star.
How are yon, Fenwicki Still out OF
employment" NO; I'm getting $40
week for reciting old Mother Hubbard
into monographs for talking dolls "-Har.
per's Bazaar
II am told that you and Miss Glibly
don't speak as you pass by" ''That's an
error. Miss Chilly speaks, but / do not
That's how the story started, probably. -
Boston Post.
Murderer Ito Judge)-"Is this my law.
yerin His Honor-"Yes 4" as he going
could have anotherf' Eyes Can soc
him alone for few minutes."-Comic
Are your eggs freshP asked tho lady,
and the conscientious market man told
her: They're leetle OF for bilin' In um,
but they maze fine an omelet as ever
you sunk tooth in.-Philadelpha REQ
ord.
Little Mabel, three yearss old, suddenly
burst out crying at the dinner table.
"Why, Mabel said her mother what
IS the matterr' on whined Mabel,
my teeth trod on my tongue Pick
Me Up.
! Briggs-'I hear that Mr. and Mrs.
Bramble missed the steame. TO Florida
because her gown wasn't done" Griggs
/ Al.
steamerl' Briggs-"No They had to
! pay the dressmaker Cloak Review
Struggling Minister There was a
stranger in church to-day" Wife-"What
did he look like.' Il did not see him
stranger among the congregational ~
found a half-crown among the collection"
lid Bits.
Excited Neighbor-"Vha do you let
that boy of yours build bonfire in my
brick yard fori" Placid Neighbor-'' Isn'i
your house insuredi" f. MO, il
sn't." p. N.-"Thats all right; Pm ap
insurance agent. Here's my card DE.
troit Free Press.
Whats the charge against
this man'' Officer -"lmpersonatin' q
fruit inspector, y'r honor" What did he
cor ne came along IN street, non
or, an kicked a fruit stand into the gut
ter widout lookin at it."-Street & Smiths
Good News
He-"These masked balls are very dan
gerous, you know" She-"Dangerousi"
He-"Yes. Our servant girl was almost
killed the other night at the milkman's
masquerade ball and had to be carried
home" She--''You don't say So How
did it happenl" He-"She impersonated
a pump. Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05
TRIVIAL TALKS.

'Now, my little man, describe your symP
toms Il haven't dot any symptims, }
dot pain. "-Harper's Bazaar.
care any of the colors discernable Il
the touchi" asked the school teacher. ~
have often felt blue" replied the boy 81
the head of the class. Brooklyn Lffo
Friend of playwright-"Tell me, now,
what do you consider your greatest workl'
Play ight-" Getting my plays accepted
after they are written. boston Tran
script.
well, your goose is cooked" ex.
claimed Bowser, as he entered his parlor.
"Who has been roasting you this time, my
dearln asked Mrs Bowser anxiously -
New York Herald.
Have you seen poor Jennie SmithI
portrait at the academyP' mo, but why
do you speak like that Isn't it like herf'
Yes; that's just it. It's her living
image "--Harper's Bazaar.
Farmer Meddergrass-"B you n law
yer, sirl" Blackstone, with dignity
am practicing law, sir " Meddergrass,
moving away thought mebbe you'd got
the trade learned. I'll go to somebody
else Epoch.
The Boss-'Look here, Tomson, you've
painted that laundry sign Landry
What do you mean by such work as
that Journeyman-"I dode dow how
it was, udless it's because Pve got AZ
lawful cold id the head "-Harper's Bazar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05
Shedding Ills skin.

William Baldwin. time-Sceper at the
Farrell foundry in Ansonia, Conn. is
shedding his skin. lie had high fever
followed by an eruption of the skin.
Last week he loosened the skin at his
wrist and little careful work enabled
him to move it entirely from the hand
as one would "A glove. Then he started
the skin from one foot and it all came
off in one piece, while large pieces are
peeled from his arms and body, leaving
raw healthy skin underneath. as fine
and soft rs that of a baby. II is evi
dent that every portion of the skin on
his body Is TO come off before the work
Of healing Is completed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05

their statements on oath before any
tribunal that exists. Their testimony
may net be sufficient 10 establish the
certainty of the apparitions. Still,
here Is their evidence; take it for what
It is worth.
Here is one of the most remarkable
of the collated stories. a ghost APP
pears IN a ballroom and is seen by Sour
persons at one time. The lady was eX-
peceing her partner a the ball, was
waiting, indeed, for his coming.
Presently, as she was standing and
talking to three of these gentlemen,
Mr. u. A., Mr.. X. l.. and another, they
all saw Mr.. w. come into the room,
look calmly and steadily at her and
pass into the dining-rcem. She thought
it strange that he did not come to speak
TO her. and alluded 10 it TO the other
gentlemen, saying she thought Nj. w.
the rudest man She ever saw and laugh
ing. followed him into the dining room.
There, however, he was not. The other
gentlemen had seen him as well as she,
and, j believe. her mother also. The
time was 1915. The whole affair
pigred and vexed her good deal.
The reXt morning her father came
hastily into the room, and asked her If
she had not seen NJ. w. the night be-
fore. She said Eyes" and that he
had acted very coldly in only just
appearing for moment and not even
speaking to her. Her father then told
her that on that very morning his body
had been found in the river. His watch
had STONED at lO.15 which was IN O.
hour at which he had been seen in the
ballroom. The rose Miss III. gave him
was still ia his buttonhols
An instance in which a dream was
useful in preventing an impending
catastrophe is recorded of f daughter of
Mrs. Rutherford at Edertor, the grand
daughter Of Sir Walter Scott This
lady dreamed more than once that her
mother had been murdered by a black
servant. She was SO much upset by
this that she returned home. and, to her
great astonishment, and not little to
her dismay, she met on entering the
house the very black servant she had
met in her dream. He had been en-
gagged in her absence. She prevailed
upon gentleman to watch in an adj
joining room during the following night
About 3 o'clock in the morning
the gentleman heard footsteps on the
stairs, came out and met the servant
questioned as to where he was going,
he answered confusedly that he was
going to mend the mistress fire. which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-05
Opium Smoking Forbidden.

Opium smoking is absolutely for
hidden in Japan. The sale Of opium,
except by druggists is forbidden, and
even they are not allowed 20 sell the
drug except upon doctors prescrip-
dions. under penalty OF fine and for
fixture OF license. No opium is per-
ntted to be imported. That used in
medicine is grown in a district near
Osaka and, as soon as the crop is
gathered. is bosght by the medical
bureau OF the Japanese government
and again sold to licensed druggists to
be used only for medical purposes.
The Chinese occasionally smuggie
opium into Yokohama, but. when
found il Is forfeited.