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The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
IOWA CROP REPORT.
Outlook Very Favorable for the Farmers
 The Season a Week Later.


 DEs MONIES. April 12.-The first bull ietin of the Iowa weather and crop service for the season, issued to- day, gives the following summary: Compared with the average of the past fifteen years this season is about a week late;. but the general condi- tions are more favorable than at the corresponding date last year. The first half of the week was warmer than the average for the season, but freezing temperature prevailed the last three days. No especial damage, however. is likely to result. There was general excess of rainfall thoughout the State, which has delayed seeding, but the soil IS now well saturated at a greater depth than at any time within the past five years and grass has made fine start. The acreage of winter wheat in this State, though increasing in recent years. is still relatively small. The re- ports indicate that in about two-thirds of the counties wherein it is grown its condition is fair, and in the other sec ton it is not promising. Winter rye is in good condition. All kinds of live stock have come through the winter in excellent condition.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
THE POPE BLAMED.
HIS HOLINESS CRITICISED FOR
 THE FRENCH SITUATION.
The Venezuelan Reyoiutionists Not Yet Crushed-A French Murderer Guilio- tined-Russia Talking of Revising Its Tarin

LONDON, April 12 The Posts Paris dispatch contains an interview with M Renan on the religious situation of France. NJ. Renan planes the clergy for making the pulpit political plat form, thus melting the recent church riots. ''The clergy" he said, ought to set an example of respect for and obe- dience to the laws. The church is an indispensable necessity to satisfy the religious ideal. Preachers should con fine themselves to the sufficiently vast subjects of faith, hope and charity. Possibly the pope's encyclical is the source of the excited zeal of the clergy, especiallyas the pope is an overrated man. He is not great pope or diplomatist, merely an Italian litera- teur; yet he is the busybody of the Catholic hierarchy, compelling the clergy to interfere in what does not concern them. He produces upon mo the effect of an old beau, in rose-col- ored cravat, promenading with Dejazet in one of her youthful roles"
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Gen. Palmer fndorsed.

MARION, H., April 13.-The William in this city yesterday selected delegates to the State, Congressional and Sena- torial conventions. Gen. Palmer was indorsed for President Resolutions were passed demanding the repeal of the Compulsory Education law.
 JERsEYvuLE, H., April l2.-At the Jersey county Democratic convention held yesterday, Palmer was indorsed for the Presidency.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
KEEP OPEN SUNDAYS.
| WORLDS FAIR COMMITTEE HEARING ARGUMENTS.
Strong Plea by Mir. Abraham-senator Hale on Mir. Blaiuc's Candidacy The Pension Office investigation Re- sumed.

WASHINGTON, April 1I.-"This at- tempt to have Congress close the worlds fair on Sunday is stab at the constitution of the United States. And I, as an American citizen proclaim it. !" So said Mir. Abraham in his speech be- fore the Worlds Fair Committee yes terday He declared that the efforts of the Sunday closers was confession that the church was not strong enough to make men do right by it's own teachings and needed the policeman's s club and the army to assist it. "We can't persuade them to follow our lead, is their cry,'" he said; "'for Gods sake give us the army to compel them For you to pass such a law, gentlemen, would be to drive the first spike to weld the church and State together You must not do that. This is free country. We shall take our rest as we see fit. You may prevent our going inside the worlds fair build ings, but-and with a sweep of his arm that took in the exposition pictures which adorn the walls of the room you cannot prevent our admiring the architecture of the exterior or the blue sky above. You know that more people of Washington visit our Geological gard ems on Sunday than on any other day. you can't prevent that, nor can you prevent our admiring Washington monument or this beautiful capitol on Sunday unless you cover them with a tent. It is wrong, all wrong. The at tempt to have Congress close the worlds fair on Sunday is stab at the constitution of the United States, and l, as an American citizen, protest against it."
 Many opinions for and against Sun day closing was heard by the com mittee
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
r.,.,,,a r.,tr,f. e1,nl.rldre.

LoSDaN. Ar-- {. For ihe twenty s;xta 'szae Szaee the Inauguration of 5As 0rxfaT5-CAzze-i5 ce boat race the crew e ths Oxford University Boat eluh l.as passed 1.ae winning line ahead e 1Asi- cypanezsS The dark blue of Ok ford was Ar4l carried to victory ty sae ,t-ouE GTals ot its wearers, and shWn6e,@uE cheers greeted the oarsmen sS shev cesie6 on their oars after their well -fagEhi bst;.e for success. Alto gcs her t0-sv-Elve raceS had been rowed, one ot Whsch. that Of 1877, terminated iu 8 Ge26 heat
 ONtor3's time was l9 minutes 2l sec. ondS The time is the best ever made over the present course.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
sociaIistic Labor Party.

BosroN, Mass, April 12.-The State convention of the socialistic labor party was held yesterday in the Ger man Workingmen's association hall. Roxbury, fifteen sections being repre- sented. The platform adopted was practically the platform of the Chicago voted to make no nominations for the State ticket, but that each section should vote by the Australian ballot system After much wrangling, it was voted to request the State central com mittee to call for national conven- ton, the time place to be decided at discretion, that convention to have fall power to act on party measures
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Mere Talk of HiIl's Withdrawal.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-David B. Hill made one of his rare appearances in the Senate yesterday. His return from New York has again started the talk about his withdrawing as Presi- dential candidate in time to give some- body else a chance to beat Cleveland for the nomination. Hills friends admit that he is not getting the benefits that they promised him in the South. In some cases he is preventing instructions for Cleveland, but this is about all he can do.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
SHOUTED FOR CLEVELAND.
Marion County Democrats Holding a
 Convention at Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, April l2.-The Marion Democracy Saturday held one of the most disorderly conventions ever held here. The contentious among the candidates are bitter, and especially is this true between Sheriff Langenberg and Robert r. Emmett. At the men ton of Gray's name there was not a spark of applause, but when Mir. Kern said that other champion. the con yention wildly cheered and shouted Clevelands name. When the committee on resolutions was preached the Gray element, headed by Judge Lewis Jordan, attempted to get through motion to adopt no reso- lntions, but was overwhelmingly de- feated. The most important fight in the convention is for it's endorsement of Gray or Cleveland. for which both sides have laid plains for weeks. The result at the primarles indicated vic tory for the Cleveland element.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
tion plII was resumed in the senate yes

ton oiIi was resumed in the senate yes terday. Mir. Paddock opposed any ap- propriation by the general government because of the pledges given by citi zens of Washington when city of his own State OLincoln) was rival com petitor and Senator Frye somewhat tartly commented upon the Nebraska Senator's position of refusing to aid Washington because Lincoln, Neb., did not get the encampment
 After further debate the amendment appropriating sloo,0po for expenses of the visiting members of the c. A. R. to be held here next September was adopted.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
WHY HE WAS REFUSED.
Correspondence With China Relative to
 Mir. Blair.

Mir. Blair.
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Senate yesterday made public the cores pondence transmitted by the President touching the declination of the Chinese government to receive II. W. Blair as United States Minister. The cores pondence begins with a cablegram re- ceived by the Chinese Minister from his government, stating that MT. Blair bitterly abused China and Chinese laborers while in the Senate, and was conspicuous Tn helping to pass the ex- clus on act. For these reasons China deems it inexpedient to receive him, and requests to have persona grata appointed instead.
 The correspondence closes with a letter from Mir. Wharton to Mir. Denby, in which he says that MT. Blair has been injuriously misrepresented. He has, he says. been respectful to China and just to other people. The objec- ton to receiving Mir. Blair because he cast vote for the Exclusion act Mir. Wharton consider not well founded. He admits, however, that the incident is closed so far as MT. Blair is con cerned by his resignation, which the President accepted
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Had Confidence in Hersey.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The testimony submitted by Commissioner Raum be- fore the special pension Investigating committee of the House in regard to S. k. Hersey's acton in selling informa- ton obtained from the pension office through his position as private secre- tary to several Congressman had the effect of bringing Representative Brookshire of Indiana and Repre- sentative Gantz of Ohio, the two members who employed Hersey to do pension work for them, before the committee this morn ing. Mir. Brookshire said Hersey had been hired to attend to his pension business For time he paid Hersey s25 per month and postage, and then SEQ per month and postage. He had perfect confidence in his integrity. The soldiers seemed well satisfied with the work he was doing, and yesterday complaint was the first he had heard. As to his receiving any compensation from a soldier, the matter never en- tered his (Brookshire's) head, and fl Hersey had abused his privilege he had never heard of it.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
GROVER THEIR IDEAL.
Massachusetts Democrats Favor the Ex
 President.


 President.
 BosToN, April 1.-The Democratic State convention for the choice of four delegates to the National convention at Chicago met in the Fremont temple at il:45 yesterday. Three different tickets were distributed through the hall. One bore the names of Patrick A. Collins of Boston; John W. Corcoran of Clinton; Albert c. Houghton of North Adams and John E. Russell of Leicester Another had the names of Patrick A. Collins, John W. Cummings of Fall river, Alpheus B. Alger of Cambridge, and Walter Cut ting, of Pittsfield, and on the third were the names of John w. Corcoran of Clinton, Messrs Houghton, Cum mings and Russell.
 The following resolution was adopted We believe that the National convention to which we are to elect delegates should nominate candidate whose views upon great public ques- tions are strictly in accordance with the party principles and fully under sJOot pN tuc ptOplC. " iiiC to our time-honored customs we do not specifically pledge our delegations, we yet declare our conviction that the best interests of the party and of the country demand the nomination and election of Grover cleveladd as President and we are confident that under his leadership the principles of Democracy will again win a glorious victory.
 The platform as reported reafiirms the platforms of 1890 and 1891; indorses the Democratic State administration; favors tariff for revenue; approves the free wool bill now before Congress because cheaper and better clothing will be given to our people and increased demand for labor will follow because of the larger market thus opened for our wooden manufac- tures." The bills in Congress to place coal and iron on the free list are also heartily indorsed, and a general and comprehensive measure to reduce the burdens of tariff taxation is urged. At i:55 o'clock the convention proceeded to ballot after having voted that ma jority should be necessary for an cleo tion.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Bn For a Monetary Conference.

WASHINGTON, April, 11.-Mr. Me Creary in the House yesterday intro duced for Mir. Springer bill to author ize the holding of an International Monetary Congress. The bill covers all the details of the congress. It pro- vides that the congress shall meet in Chicago, Aug. s, 1893, and continue in session at the will of the majority Twenty-one delegates are to represent the United States: seven to be chosen by the President; seven by the Presi- dent of the Senate, and seven by the Speaker of the House. The Presidents appointees are to be citizens not hold ing office; the others are to be Senators and Representatives
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
War Vessels on the Lakes.

WASHINGTON, April l3.-Senator Me Miilan's resolution in relation to the operation of the treaty of 1877 as re- gards 10 'he pohibition of building war vessels on the great lakes by the nited States was adopted by the Senate. Senator Hale. W ho had previously objected to its i'm mediate consideration, withdrew his objection after consul tation with Sec retary of State and Secretary of the Navy The resolution. if responded to, Will call mp the general question of the repeal of the treaty of 1877 in regard to The war armaments of Great Britian and the United States on the great lakes
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
SAYS BLAINE WILL ACCEPT.
IH portsnt Announcement of an old
 Member of Congress

WASHINGTON, April l2.-An old time srsend of Secretary 3lair- said this Atieruoon; 'I had a long talk w5sh Mir. Blaine this morning about ihe Presidency and can state positively that he will accept the Bunlnzs5oa f # be offered to him by the Eep1ol5ean convention He is not auxions s.o ct.Al1 1he animation and wall do aolAl1r so gel a1. aas he will n; de-5ae i1 a5 u 5s offered so him"
 TAe reuI3eun1 Vba s,-ic 1Ais IS one of the Dosi AicAlE f'espea1ed n1s3 3Oldest mem e-s ot C.aalc c1'ess aud Istge should be 10 6aati e sls Il'usl 'crlAiHess
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEET
Recommendation of Pension for Mrs. Jefferson Davis from Southern States.


 Jefferson Davis from Southern States. NEW ORLEANS, La, April 1.-The Confederate veterans have been blessed with beautiful sunshiny weather for their reunion which began yesterday. One of the features was their eonven- tion at Washington Artillery hall. It was T. o'clock when Gen. Behan of the Louisiana division, United Confederate Veterans, called the meeting to order. He made a brief and eloquent address welcoming the delegates.
 A resolution was offered by Gen. Gordon earnestly recommending the Confederate States to wit: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro-. lima, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mis- sissippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Indian Territory, Kentucky and Missouri, to grant pension of $500 year for the remaining years of her life to Mrs Jefferson Davis. The resolution was unanimously adopted on suspension of the rules
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Pension office Investigation.

WASHINGTON. April 13-Several wit hesses were examined as to money transactions in the pension office and their testimony showed that the prac- uce of borrowing money in the office is pretty general, In some instances chiefs borrowed from their subordi- mates The committee during the afternoon session took steps to request ths House to compel Witnesses Wayson ana Ellis to answer questions in re- iatlon to financial transactions, besides asking that body to request their dis missal from office.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Interest

WASHINGTON, April g 3-The attend ance at the opening of the Senate was less than at any previous Mon day during the session. The floor was only dotted with Senators. As the day wore on the attendance increased.
 senator Morgan offered resolutions asking the President to communicate to Congress any agreement made by him on behalf of the United States with the government of Germany and the correspondence relating ,o the agreement that sugar or any other German production shall be admitted free of duty into the United States. and wat articles of American nroduction he has proposed that Ger many shall receive free of duty in recip- rocitv. and whether such proposals have been accepted by the German gov ernment. Mr. Morgan's resolution also included a reference to the Repub- lie of Hayti.
 On objection by Senator Hale the resolution went over until tomorrow.
 Senator Stewart of Nevada intro duced resolution directing the Secre- ,ary of the Treasury to inform the Senate of the cost of the silver bullion and standard dollars coined under the net of July l4. 1890. now held in the Treasury, and what amount of Treas urv notes issued against the same were still outstanding, and whether any of such notes had been redeemed in cold coin, and what amount of silver coinage there was in the Treasury ap- olicable to the redemption of such notes. and whether such notes were received in the Treasury for customs and other dues.
 Senator Stewart at first expressed desire to address the Senate upon this resolution and occupy the time until 4o'clock to-day, but objection being interposed on account of the pending order of business he consented to allow if to go over until tomorrow, stating that he should then occupy fifteen minutes only in explaining it's meaning
 After Senator Gallinger had ad- dressed the senate in favor of bill for the establishment of sanitarium for eonsumptives, Senator Chandler started in to address the senate in op position to Senator Palmer's proposed constitutional amendment for the cleo ton of senators by the direct vote of the people. pending which, Senator Cameron called an executive session on the question of the alleged betrayal of senate secrets by senate employees.
 It was resolved to re oganize the force of executive employees. The cause is found in the charge that it was the employees and not the'Senators who gave out the news regarding the Der ing sea discussion. The members of the Foreign Relations committee were so fearful of suspicion being east on them that they had resolution adopted for an investigation. Nothing was developed against the employees, yet the Senate decided that most of them would have to go
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Mrs. Harrfson m

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Mrs. McEo. mas ms been called to Washington by the n,neSS of her mother, Mrs. Harrison
 Wno' while not seriously indisposed re, 9uires her daughters attention. Mrs
 iiarrison has not been well for soma weeks doubtless due to some extent to Sl, ste eNacung duties of her position. ,,. ohe Is suffering with an attack of bron- Sh'tis' and her physician to-day says neF condition is no worse than it has bt en for some time V l"9
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
PAoPERS WANT PROTECTION.
'h"rges of Cruel Treatment by Inmates.
 of an Indiana Poor uou.e.

MuNclE, Ind, April 13.-John Car mon and Michael Callahan, inmates of 'he Delaware county poor house, ap- plled to Judge Lotz this morning for protection for their lives. They are both aged and their de- mand is based upon brutal treatment which they allege was gwen them by the son of Superintend- ent Watson, of the asylum They also charge that brutal treatment was the cause of the death of John Jackson. a ollnd inmate, who died few days ago. The..excitement is great.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Five Naval Vessels for S.,

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The Secre. lary oi the Navy will in a few days in Vi,e oids for the purchase of five vessels "iiieh have been stricken from the navy register. The ships offered are Ihe 1alena, at the Portsmouth IN. III naVy yard; the Cohasset. at Newport; tne Intrepid at Brooklyn; the Wyoming and the Speedwell, at the Norfolk Navy Yard "
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Lopr.noremen strike at chicago.

CHICAGO, April 1.-The opening of navigation begins with general strike. 1t was declared last night at meeting of the Chicago Longshoremen's union. The strike will commence at o'clock this morning, and as Alexander McRae. who has charge of hiring all the steve dores along the river, has declared that he will not under any eircum- stances meet the demands of the long shoremen, there is every indication that serious trouble will follow and a lively time may be looked for.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Worked for the Irvine Trust.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill, April l2.--A meet ing of the executive board of the Farm CTS Mutual Benefit association was held in this city some days ago, and. though the greatest secrecy was ob- served. the information has leaked out that an investigation was made into the assault lately made upon the do- nestle hemp twine industry, particular the Empire Cordage company of this city.
 The board made thorough examin- ation of the twine industry. and again indorsed the product of the Empire Cordage company over the product of the twine trust
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Animals for Breeding Purposes.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Important notifications have been agreed upon oy Secretaries RuslS and Poster regard ing the importation of animals into the hlled States for breeding purposes. ana the circular to customs officials VII be promulgated in few days TWO ot the most radical chang made In the Treasury department circular of Jan. 9, 1899, remove the restrictions hitherto imposed upon hackney horses anu Shropshire sheep. and permit the .ree entry of pure-b bred animals of these classes
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
,,., v,,h a singular Accident.

LIMA, Ohio, April ls,-Engineer George Ross, of the Chicago X Erie road, to-day met with a singular and frightful accident. He was on the en- zine drawing the third section ot freight No. I. and when just out or Nunkin he thought something was wrong with the drivewheels of his To- eomotive. Ross leaned out of the win dow to examine more closely, when the rest on the window broke ana ne was thrown violently from the cab window upon the rough siag uses for hallasting. He was fatally injured.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Visible Supply of Grain.

NEW YORK. April l3.-The visible supply of grain on Saturday, April 9, as compiled by the New York Produce Exchange was as follows:Wheat,4 II, 17s,- 900 bushels; increase, l50,00 Corn, 10, sss. GOO bushels; decrease, 651 ,0O0. Oats, 3.2&3, GOO bushels; decrease, 469,- GOO. Rye, 1,49G, 900 bushels; decrease, IF. .O00 bushels. Barley, 79O, 900 bush els: decrease, G29, ,00U.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
cRrspo STILL IN THE FIELD.
Venezuela Reyolutionists Not Orushet
 by Their Recent Defeat.

Venezuela RevoIutionists Not Orushed
 by Their Recent Defeat.
 CARACAS, Venezuela, April 12.--GeA Crespo's revolutionary forces unques- tionably met with a severe reverse in the recent fight with the government troops, but 1t was by no means decisive, and the leader of the opposition forces in the field has not been utterly crushed He has withdrawn from his former position and is engaged in organizing for a more effective movement. Recruits are constantly joining his ranks. The condition of affairs here and through out the country amounts almost to a reign of terror There is feeling of uncertainty and dread among all classes of the people.
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
To Revise the Russ,an T.r,n

LONDON, April l2.--The Chronicles Berlin dispatch says: Tt Is reported that a commission has been appointed at St. Petersburg tor the purpose of revising the import duties of the coun- try. These duties are 40 per cent too low on certain articles. while they are too high on machinery, coal, iron, cot ton, and manures, which are largely required at the present momsnt.''
The Forrest City times., 1892-04-15
Blair Want. an Innniry.

:, "AsHINGToN, April l3. = Senator enandler in the Senate yesterday presented a memorial from ex-Senatol
 nensy W. Blair praying for an investi- e4eon Into the circumstances of the
 e'Asai Of the Chinese government to ,seeiFe r him as United States Minister. v senatorial courtesy the document