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The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
BIG TOBACCO FRAUD.
One of the Greatest Swindies on Re
 cord Unearthed.

CHICAGO. April 21.-Uncle Sam's Treasury officials believe they have dis covered tobacco fraud of most gigan- tie proportions and are to-day scurry- ing about this city searching for the smuggled weed The fraud here is a branch of the extensive swindlipg operations of corrupt ring in San Fran cisco. The government took the first step toward bringing the scbemers to time last evening. At 6 o'clock Special Treasury Agent Andrew Soehngen made descent upon the tobacco house of J. II. Meyer & Son at l4e Lake street, and ten bales of wrapper tobacco said to be imported Sumatra of the finest quality were seized. The goods are valued at s4. 25s and the firm is out just that amount, for it has paid for the goods. They are not implicated in the least in the frauds, they being innocent purchasers. Many other seizures were made about the city
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
CITY ELECTIONS IN ILLINOIS
Anti-Iicense Men Victorious at Some
 Points, but the General Battle a Draw.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill.. April 2l.-In the city elections the vets won as fol- lows: Petersburg, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Sullivan. Woodstock, Tiskilwa, Sterling, Aurora. Fairbury, Marshall. Geneva, Chenoa. Yorkville. Morrison, Summer, Shelbyville, Wyoming, Elgin. Duquoin, Sullivan. Tuscola. Milford, 1 Plano, Greenville and Decatur.
 The temperance people won in the following cities: Fairfield, Whitehall, Galesburg. Auburn, Pawneetown, 0dell, Winchester, Martinsville, Fay lorvIlle, kirkwood, Sheldon, Lena, Garroliton. Pontiac, MeLeansboro, Flora, Robinson, Clay City, Harris burg. and Vienna.
 The Republican ticket won in the following places: Paxton, Stretor, Carlinyille. Morris, Hillsboro, Paris, Highland, Naperville, Clinton, and Vienna
 The Democrats were successful in the following: kankakee, Seneca, Peoria, Murphys boro, Galena, and Anna.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
FOR FREE SILVER.
SENATOR HILL VOTES AVE IN
 THE SENATE.
Much Interest Manifested in His Vote Proceedings Of the House and senate The Soyes-RockweI Contested Eiec- tfon Case.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-There was a large number present in the galleries of the House yesterday morning to listen to the arguments in the Noyes-Rockwell election case and Henry Watterson secured a choice seat on the floor, but Judge Law son confined himself to the dry, legal points of the case, all of which have been published and republished. and before he was half through the gal leries were nearly deserted. The in terest will increase, however. for, after the formal presentation, the orators of both sides will be heard and standing room will be at premium.
 In an interview Mir Rockwell ex pressed himself as hopeful. saying: You see there are just thirty five pairs. This makes l3l votes necessary for choice. We'll have the positive assurance of l25 and-well ] will trust to the eloquent arguments to be made in my behalf to obtain the other six. '"
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
The Wyoming Cattle War.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 20 That now historic wire of the Wyoming In. land Telegraph company that used to pulsate with news from the seat of the rustler conflict has been down since Satu day. News from Johnson county is brought to Douglas by the mail carrier and sent here. The dead wire has been reduced by the thieves, who hope now, emboldened by their victory at the T. A. ranch, to muster a sufficient force to take the prisoners of war from five companies of the United States army at Fort Me- Kinney. More than thousand rust lers and friends, including Angus mur- derous deputies. are eneamped about the post, and only fear of heavy loss in a collision restraints them from making a rush on Fort Mckinney. The troops are prepared for trouble.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Cnron May Follow Iangevin.

OTTAWA. Ont, April 20.-It is learned that the government has decided to vote down the motion of Edgar asking for parliamentary committee to inves- tigate certain broad charges made against Sir Adolphe Caron, duplicating the whole administration. After vot- ing down the Edgar motion Sir John Thompson will move for committee to investigate the individual charges against Sir Adolphe, and it looks very much as if Premier Abbott has come to the conclusion that Sir Adolphe will have to suffer the ignominy which be- fell Sir Hector Langevin last session.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
HILL FAVORS FREE SILVER.
Forced to Declare Himself in a Vote on
 the Arizona Funding Bill.

Forced to Declare Himself in a Vote on
 the Arizona Funding Bill.
 WAsHISGToN. April T Senator Hill placed 'mself on record yesterday on the silver question and voted with the free silver men. The issue was forced by the vote on the motion to strike out the provision in the Arizona funding bill making the in terest payable in gold and insert instead of the words lawful money. :" A yea and nay vote was called for. In a moment the call was known in both ends of the capitol. together with the information that Dave Hill was present and would at last be compelled to de- clare himself A rush was made for the galleries by the hol polloi, while Representatives forsoo< their seats in the House and hurried to the Senate to see and h, ar the junior Senator from New York. When his name was called he answered: Aye The die was cast.
 The was just the slightest tremor in his voice Then a faint smile appeared. He looked relieved. There was a per ceptible sigh heard in the galleries. The suspense was over. Hill had voted with the cheap money men and their motion-by 25 to 23-was adopted.
 After general silver debate the bill as amended was passed and sent 10 conference with the House.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Massachusetts Republicans Meet.

BosToN, Mass, April 2l.-The Massa- chusetts Republican club held its an nual banquet last evening in Music hall, over one thousand covers being laid. The guests of especial honor were Thomas E. Reed of Maine, Senator Dolph of Oregon, Theodore Roosevelt of New York and John l.. Dodge, presi- dent of the Harvard college Republican club. Throughout the evening every mention of the name of Blaine was re- ceived with round after round of ap- plause.
 The Republican State convention meets to-day. It will be a Harrison delegation and no Blaine sentiment will be worked up in the convention.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
FIGHTING ON NATIONAL LINES.
The Indiana State Convention Contest
 is Between Gray and Cleveland.

The Indiana State Convention Contest
 is Between Gray and Cleveland.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2I.-The delegates who are coming in to attend the Democratic convention to be held here Thursday are talking more about the Presidential contest than the State nominations. There is general denun- citation of the recent agreement be- tween the representatives of the Cleveland and Gray factions m this city and the indications are that it will be repudiated.s The Cleveland supporters say that the district conventions will all select Cleveland delegates to Chi cago, and it is thought tEat many of the districts will adopt resolutions asking the convention to instruct the delegates tor Mr. Cleveland.
 As the majority of the politicians view the Gubernatorial contest the outcome of it depends largely on the temper of the convention on the Presi- dential question. If the Cleveland sen timent proves to b. as strong as t now appears Sbanklin will be nominated on the first ballot. Theie is an impression among the delegates that Mr Matthews is the candidate of the Gray wing of the party, and he will likely be treated by the convention a bout as Gray is There is some talk of Con gressmau Holman as a dark horse Bynum has also been proposed, but he emphatically delares that he will not accent inc nomination
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
RATIFY THE TREATY.
Action Of the Senate on the Bering Sea
 Natter

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-In his mes.
 sage transmitting the Bering sea modus
 vivendi convention to the Senate yes
 terday the President said;
 "As the value and effectiveness of
 this agreement depend largely upon its
 being put in force at once, respect 1 fully request prompt consideration i of the subject by the Senate.
 The treaty was discussed less than l two hours and ratified Articles and
 6 are new and read as follows:
 Art 5 If the result of the arbitration be to 1 affirm the right of British sealers who take i seals in Boring sea within the bounds claimed i by the United States under its purchase from Russia, then compensation shall be made by the i United States 10 Great Britain flor the use Of 1 its subjects) for abstaining from the exercise I of that right during the pendeney of the aroi- 1 tration upon the basis of such regulated and limited catch or catches as in the opinion of the | arbitrators might have been taken without an | undue diminuton of the seal herds. and on the | other hand f the result of the arbitration
 shall be to deny the right Of British sealers 10 take seals within ihe said waters, 1 then compensation shall be made by G reat Britain to the United States flor itself, | its citizens and lossesi for this agreement 10 l limit the island catch to :. y0 season. upon the DaSls or tht ullitte cs HeANi'h ''iS mum oe 1 and such larger catch as ia the opinion Of the l arbitrators might have been taken without an l undue dminution of the seal herd. The amount 1 awarded if any in either cases shall be such as
 un fer all the eircums tanees is just and eQuita- ble and shall be promptly paid
 Art c. This convention may be denounced | by either Of the high contracting parties any
 | me after Oct B. 1885 on giving To the other party two months notice of its termination; and at the expiration of such notice the conyen- ] tion shall cease to be in force
 The seventh and last article provides
 simply for the exchange of ratification
 as early as possible. The treaty is
 signed by Secretary Blaine and Sir
 Julian Pauncefote and is dated yester-
 day, so that to-day the Senate has prot-
 ably broken the record by speedy ac- | tion upon treaties.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Gorman-Clereland Combine.

NEW YORK, April ?1.-A dispatch from Washington says that it may now be stated positively that there is a friendly understanding between Senator Gormon and Mr Cleveland. Mir. German will not try to prevent ML. Cieveland's nomination but, on the other hand, if the trend of events shows that Mir Cleveland's nomination will be out of the question, it is pro- bable that a good share of the Cleve- land following will go to German by and with the advice and consent of MT. Cleveland himself
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
EPITOME OF THE WEEK.
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY FOR
 BUSY MEN.
condensed Telegraphie Reports of the Important Events of the Past Week
 All Over the World
E0RIIGN.


 Russia Is strengthning her deiences at the Crimea.
 The Easter moneuvers of England's sol- diers were a rank failure.
 Uneasiness is felt throughout Europe at the approaching May Day celebrations. Frances war on Dahomey is said to be one for treasure rather than for suppress ion of the slave trade, as there is said to bs over 50o, 900 francs stored at the capital city.
 Spanish Socialists have promised to create no distur bances on May Day. Russia has taken steps anticipatory ot war, to seize all railways and st eamboats for the mobilization of troops.
 Bulgaria has made . bold demand on Turkey for two assassins who were freed through Russian intercession.
 London Times, commenting on the pay ment to Italy of the indemnity by the United States, terms 1t a most gracious and benign act for Good Friday. The London Graphic heads it"Blaine's Latest Surrender"
 Germany will enter no international defensive alliance on the matter of An archists.
 
 Foreign papers commenting on the italian indemnity, say the payment was dictated by justice, not by diplomacy The effects of the big Durham coal min ing strike is . general shutting down of the iron industries, together with much hardship among the idle men.
 Englishmen in Chilli want to emigrate for fear they will be murdered.
 A disappointed lover at Bath killed his sweetheart's uncle and Police Sergeant who tried to arrest him.
 Spain. is taking vigorous measures to punish Anarchists.
 Europe is apprehensive about the Rus sian military activity.
 Two forty five pound dynamite bombs were found on Belgian train.
 An eminent British naturalist in a pamphlet on seal life, upholds the posi- tion of the United States on the Behring Sea.
 The Khedive of Egyptwas invested with additional powers by the Sultan oi Tur- key.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
HERR MOST'S TIME OUT.
New York Anarchists Preparing to Vel
 come Their Leaders Return.

NEW YORK, April 9O.--There was un- usual excitement and animation in Am archist circles. This is because Chief Apostle Johann Most, who has been serving a sentence of one years imprisonment in the penitentiary for preaching a revolutionary sermon on the anniversary of the execu- tion of the Chicago bomb-throw- CTS will be released at daylight this morning. The big steamer Thomas S. Brennan has been chartered to convey Most across the river to the foot of Fifty-sixth sstreet, where a tremendous crowd of his followe rs will receive and escort ohim to their headquarters, where reception will be rendered hin. The arrangements are in charge of the Musical Union con- nected with the New York and Ameri- can Federation of Labor. Most intends to resume the editorship of the German anarchist sheet known as the Freibeit He may also take trip to Europe next month
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
SCRAMBLE FOR LAND.
Forty Thousand Boomers Racing fot
 Homes In Oklahoma.

FL RENO, 0. T. April 2l.-Promptlv at noon yesterday 10000 persons started on n mad rush for land in what was up to that time an uncul ultivated Indian reservation. Morning broke upon the camps Of the land-hunters with d heavy fog and a light drizzle which threatened to turn into n heavy downpour of rain as the day grew older At five minutes to noon color sergeant and two men marched forth to the parade ground bearing the gar rison flag Quickly adjusting it to the halyards they hoisted it to the top of the high staff. As the top edge of the flag touched the little round truck that surmounts the flagstaff, a six pound brass Napoleon in the center of the parade ground belched forth cloud of white smoke. followed by flash. and few seconds later the waiting crowd heard a dull, heavy boom. It wa, followed by another and another; muslletry rattled; cheer went up. The long lines of horsemen and footm an plunged forward. Red mud flew in every direct ion, plastering man and beast. The lines strung out. the weaker falling behind, and soon all had disappeared. The Cheyenne and Arapahoe reserva- tiOn was ODen
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Immense Log Cut.

DULUTH, Minn., April 20-To-day the sawmills of this district began operations for the biggest season on record The log cut for the winter of the Duluth lumber district has been total of flo 900, 900 feet, or 40, 900, 900 feet more than last year Most of the mills in the district will work night and day during the entire season. One Duluth lumber and sash firm is now making 5000 windows for Chi cago wholesaler, the largest quantity ever manufactured under a single order anywhere west of that city.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
stabbed mi. Hrother Three Times.

CoLuMBUs. Ind, April 2l.-Last night Louis and George Smith, brothers, fell out over trival matter and the result was a fight in which Louis was cut three times One stab penetrated his lung, causing a wound that will proba bly prove fatal. After being cut Louis ran half a mile. with his brother close stab him again. Friends interfered and the wounded mans life was saved
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Oregon Democrats for Cleveland.

PORTLAND, Ore. April 2l.-The State Democratic convention convened yes terday Delegates will probably not be instructed. but all have declared themselves in favor of Cleveland. A resolution was pasted favoring Gov. Pennoyer fora place on the National ticket. The platform condemns the Mckinley bill, favors tariff reform, de- clares for honest money, favors the election of United States Senators by popular vote, and opposes Chinese i'm roiory-afi0u
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Killed Father ana Son.

BLOOMINGTON, lll., April 2l.-Yester- day afternoon, near llayworth. Alex Halsey. farmer was shot in the neck fatally and his son Luther. aged IA. was instantly killed by Charles Brock. who used a revolver, as the result of an altercation. There was an old feud between the two families, Brock $ father and the elder Halsey being mortal enemies. Brock claims self-de. fense He is under arrest.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
GENERAL DOMEsIIc.

Governor Fifer of Illinois thinks he is as good as renominated.
 The teachers at Fort Dodge, To-, are on Astrike for higher salaries.
 Indians in the Territory are holding their last genera al ghost dance.
 Fights are expected to occur between squattsrs and flers in Sisseton.
 The injunction against the publishers of "Jef Davis' Memoirs" has bee con- tinued.
 The Indianapolis Democratic Conven- tion will do business at very high tenn psratuYe.
 A great deal of valuable land is being washed down the Missouri River above Atchison, Kas.
 The majority report in the celebrated Judge Maynard case at New York up- holds the Judge.
 Ex-Treasurer w. E. Woodruff of Ar kansas was acquitted of the emb 5zzle- ment of State funds.
 Miss Kate Reilly's dressmaking estab- tachmsnt for debt and Easter gowns ready to take home were seized.
 Ex Consul J. A. Halderman and wife of Leavenworth were quietly divorced by Jadge Crozier
 Gardner, the young man who guided pr. Parkhurst among the dives, has sued his wife for divorce.
 Walter Shaw pleaded guilty at Houston, Tex. to the murder of his mother and aunt, but will be tried by jury.
 San Antonio citizens organize force 10 assist the police in patroliing the city and stamping out the rampant fire bugs. Cara sympathizers repulsed party oi Federal and State officers in Texas, Wounding Sheriff and Deputy Marshal. Two bandits were killed.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
RIG FIRE AT KENosHA.
Flames Destroy Property Valued s' Nearly S1 900. coo.

MuwAuKEE. Wis, April 2i "A dis patch received here yesterday from Kenosha caused much excitement. It stated that the entire city was m flames and asked for assistance. En- zines were sent from here to assist Tn saving as mach of the city as possible.
 KESosHA. Wis, April @l.-After burning four squares the confagration was brought under control The flames drove out the occupants of the West ern Union telegraph office in tn. Sim mons block but did not burn the build ing. Temporary quarters were impro- vised in building at some distance rom the scene of the fire and with which the company's wires communicated. Engines from Milwaukee anc Racine aided in averting most terrible catastrophe. Later dispatches state that the flames broke out shortly after midnight. The losses include the plant of the Northwest Wire Mattress company. the Krebs manufacturing company's works, Head X Sutherland lumber yard. Baldwin's coal yards, | Bain's lumber yard and number of dwellings and smaller buildings En- zines were on the spot from Milwaukee and Racine. The losses amount to per haps s6Oo. GOO or s7oO. .o0o and may vet total up To sl,O0o, GOO
 The Milwaukee and Racine fire com panies left for home at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Mr. Sutherland of the Head X Sutherland company states that his company will not rebuild t.is summer. Z C. simmons, Jr., of the mattress company said that he expect ed the works would be rebuilt and ready for occupancy by July 1.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
COLLISION LAKE MICHIGAN
Big Steamer City of Paris Ran into by Schooner-May Have Gone Down.


 CHICAGO, April 2l. l.-Intelligence reached here at II o'clock yesterday of serious collision on Lake Michigan during the Northeast storm last night. The two craft were the big steamship City of Paris, coal laden for Chicago, and the fine schooners Cora A, light, bound from Chicago to Charlevoix. The Cora A reached Ludington this morn ing in sinking condition. The City of Paris is not yet reported. and there is anxiety as to her injuries and how she fared after the collision. Captain Anderson telegraphed to the Ford River Lumber company of Chicago, owners of the Cora A. that his vessel will require two or three days for re- hairs
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Michigan q. A. k.

ANN ARDoR, Mich. April 9i.-This beautiful college town is gayly dec- orated in honor of the annual encamp. ment of the Michigan Department of the Grand Army of the Republic. and which will be in progress for the next three days. Over four thousand visitors are expected. Gen. Alger and ex-Gov. Luce will be among the speakers at ;he camp fires
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
To Bring Them All to Chicago.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 21,-John c. Jones of Chicago. general manager of the Columbia Cotton company. a corporation composed of colored cap italists of Chicago and other cities, is trying to induce Indiana colored people to move to Chicago. His company pro poses to furnish employment for every person who shall purchase share of stock at SlOO share.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
AY LEAD TO A "TIE-UP."
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Enein
 eers Contemplating Strike.

NEW YORK, April ee--A strike on the Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central rail- roads may be ordered this week by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers on account of coal trains having been withdrawn But the reluctance of the brotherhood to adopt the extreme measure of strikes is so well known that hopes are entertained that tine existing differences will be adjusted without any "ue-up' taking place. Tho course of acton 10 be pursed by the engineers will be decided Wednes- day night at secret meeting in Jersey f'ttV
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Harrison Will he Indorsed.

HARRISBURG, Pa. April 2l.-The Re publican State convention to-day will be very quiet. The platform to be adopted will indorse Harrisons admin istration, praise the Mckinley bill, de- nounce free silver coinage and eulogize the two state Senators from Pennsyl- vania. Harrison will be indorsed as the next President by unanimous vote of the convention.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Gov. Eifer Iudorse.f

STREAToR, H., April @l.-Gov Fifer has no stancher friends in the cam paign than the coal miners. Much of the mining legislation of recent years has originated among the miners of Streator, many of whom are astute politicians. At mass meeting held last night the Governor was unani- mously indorsed for d renomination.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Shot Dead hY His Nephew.

FLAT RocK. N C.. April 2l.-L. E. Brookshire, prominent citizen and politician. was shot dead by John r. Jones his nephew. at the postoffiee yes terday. Brookshire was killed without a chance to defend himself He was recently tried on charge of having assaulted Jones wife and acquitted.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
will stay until next March.
One Cent Postage Not Favored.

WASHINGTON, April 21.--one cent postage is not a matter for the present. This is the judgment of the Postoffice Department and of the committees in Congress. It will come some day when the department can afford the loss of revenue But in the immediate future the extension of the free delivery and other improvements will bring the ser vice nearer to the people.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Georgia for Cleveland.

ATLANTA, Ga. April 2i.-Howard Williams, who is well acquainted with political sentiment in Georgia says: Georgia sentiment and Georgia democ- racv are for Cleveland as the man who can and will be nominated, and who, armed with Democratic nomination, will wiring victory from our Republi- can foes
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-22
Preparing to Welcome Egan.

NEW YORK, April 2l.-When Minister Egan reaches here on his return from Chile he will be accorded a reception. Several organizations are already at work toward that end. The Irish American Republican club has ap- pointed committee of ten to make all arrangements necessary for doing pub lie honor to Minister Egan.