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The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
WHERE WILL IT END7
Difference of Opinion Among the A1li
 ance Men.

ance Men.
 WASHINGTON, May 9.-The confer ence of Alliance presidents which met at Birmingham, Ala, on Tuesday, in- dorsed by unanimous vote the prop0- sition to organize third party for the Presidential campaign. An address was published urging upon the mem- bers of the party the necessity for united and harmonious action.
 The alliance doctors in and out of Congress in Washington are not agreed as to the outcome of the Birmingham conference. For instance, the Jerry Simpson alliance men hold that the out come will result in the alliance passing into a condition of innocuous desuetude, and that the peoples party must sooner or later become the resi- duary legatee of the order when 1t passed out of existence.
 Senator Peffer said: 'sThe conference at Birmingham was an executive ses- sion of Alliance officials to consider tho welfare of the order. The Alliance is not a political order, but a secret or. ganization to which members of politi. cal parties belong The outcome. knowing, as do the object of the con- ference. is satisfactory to me. We need more cohesive action in the order. We must pull ourselves together and the action of the executive board has dissatisfied none but those who arc enemies of the Alliance movement"
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Iowa Democratic Convention.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. May 1.-The delegates to the Democratic State con- vention, which is to meet here to-mor- row to name delegates to the national convention in Chicago, and incidentally are assembling. At noon to-day there were dozen delegates in town and by tomorrow the Boies leaven will be working through the lump in quite lively fashion. It is thought certain that Gov Roies will be indorsed as the choice of the convention.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Erickson on the stand.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 11.-In the Russell trial yesterday Peter Brick sons tongue was loosened at last, counsel having made sure that his evi- dence could not be used against him in a prosecution. He told a story of criminal relations with Mrs. Russell extending most of the time while he was in her employ. Much of this was brought out by Mrs. Russell's attor- nev, MT. James. The state put on it's physicians next and will proba ply rest tomorrow. Night sessions are being hnl1
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
state senator Mathew. pyinr.

CAMPAIGN, ILL, May 10.-State Sena- tor Milton w. Mathews is not expected to live. During last night his case took a serious turn and by day light he had abandoned all hope of recovery. He arranged his business affairs and took leave of his family with full knowl- edge of his condition. He has been confined to his room almost contin- ually for four months. but kept up his courage till this morning. his physi- cal powers are entirely exhausted, and none but his physicians and attend ants have been permitted to see him.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Danger at a Wrecked Bridge.

PEORIA, IL, May Fifty miles West of this city, on the western divis- ion of the Toledo, Peoria & Western railroad, bridge is under water and supposed to be unsafe Trains have been stopped and an investigation is being made. It was reported that sew eral people were drowned in an. acci- dent at tke bridge, but the officials say there was no accident and that no one was hurt.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
MICH SUFFERING IN NEBRASKA.
The Big Muddy Out of Its Banks-Des
 fitution at Lincoln.

OMAHA, Neb., May ll.-Never has Nebraska experienced such long con tinucd downpour of rain as in the past thirty-six hours. The Missouri river is nine feet above low water mark There is no flood here. but reports from points below indicate that the river is rising rapidly and already out of it's banks and flooding the Iowa and Missouri bottom lands. Reports from all along the lines of the Omaha roads today tell of rain and s1ow in the Black hills and in Western Neb- raska and cloudiness all the way to Salt Lake.
 LINCOLN, Neb.. May 11.-Only twice in the history of Lincoln has the water in the Salt creek bottoms reached so high a mark as it has to-day. Rain be- gan falling at about 10 o'clock Satur- day night and the downpour has been steadily maintained mp to last eve vening, with no signs of abatement.
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Two Young Girl. Lost Their Lives.

HAMILTON, Ohio, May 10.-Two girls were drowned by the capsizing of a pleasure boat at Hoodsdale Island thirty miles north of Cincinnati at 6 o'clock last evening. John Bolen, an inexperienced oarsmao toolsn, Misses Lizzie Linderfeld, Alice Lerue and Katie Clark in a rowboat on the Big Miami, which was high and swifts There is n dam below this point and above is distinctly marked danger llne. Bolen did not the danger signal, but passed and could not return. The boat went over the dam. Misses Larue and Clark were drowned and Bolen and Miss Linderfeld were rescued with difficulty.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Danger Near the Shy Levee.

LOUISIANA, Mo, May 1.-The rag ing Mississippi has reached the danger point at this city, and after lapse of several tears again threatens inund a ton to Aie large and fertile Shy bot tom of Pike county, H., opposite this city, The Shy levee, which alone prevents the mighty father of waters from desroying thousands of acres of growing wheat and driving hundreds of farmers from their homes, is now in serious danger from the continued rise .n the river
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
PACKERS SELL OUT.
A syndicate Secures Many of the Chi
 cago Plants.

CmcAGo, May ll.-A S7, COG. .0O0 deal has just been closed by which num- Der of the prominent pork packing es- ta ablishments of Chicago will become almalgamated under one management and the ownership be divided between English and American stockholders The packing plants of the firms of the Allerton Packing company, John Cudahy, T. E. Wells, J. c Bately, Hately Bros, the International Packing company. and Jones X Stiles have been purchased and will pass into the possession of the International Packing and Provision company, limited. This is one of the largest deals ever engineered in Amer ica by an English syndicate.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Di.cuss Bering Sea Matters.

WASHINGTON, May 9--Secretary Blaine, ex-Minister E. J. Phelps and Gen. J. w. Foster met by appointment yesterday at the executive mansion and discussed with the President matters that will be brought up before the arbitrators when ap- pointed on the questions of differences that exists between the United States and Great Britain in Boring sea. The arbitrators have not yet been selected, but have been informally discussed
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
A Noted Shipbuilder Dead

CHICAGO, May l0.-James Goudie, Sr., a man than whoa few have juster claims to distinction, died at his very modest home in North Evanston, Sat urday, May :. With his death ends the career of the man who built the first boat to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone. She was the Royal Will fam. the boat which made the trip from Pictou, N. S., to Gravesend in 1sa3 Ills wife, still living. is nearly so years old, and they were married nearly sixty years
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Railway Difficulty at Burlington.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, May 10.-The Mississippi river at this point is now twelve feet above the low water mark of 1864, and has spread out over many miles of low land on the Illinois side
 All St. Louis, Keokuk X Northern through trains are still running by way of Carthage and the Quincy branch on account of the flood at Avondale, Mo-
 The storms and floods have done more to demoralize business routine than anything that has happened for years.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Acknowledged His Guilt.

LA PORTE, Ind, May ll.-Charles l.. Wood, deputy postmaster was arrested yesterday on the charge of dedication. Wood acknowledged his guilt. He has been employed in the postoffice here for eight years, rising from delivery window clerk to deputy postmaster. He was soon to be married to the only granddaughter of Buffalo Miller or South Bend, president of the whisky trust. Much sympathy is expressed fnr Wond's parents.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Water Falling at Keotuk.

KEoKUK, Iowa, May lo.-The situa- ton between this city and Quincy is slightly improved. The water is fall ing to-day in the Mississippi and going down rapidly in the Des Moines. Sev- eLal freight trains were run over the St Louis, KeokulS ,S Northwestern road to-day and the officials say the passenger traffic will be resumed to- morrow
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
First Hanging In the Countn.

CARLYLE, H., May l0.-The first hanging ever had in Washington eoun- ty will occur in Nashville next Satur- day. Those to be executed are two negroes, Henry DiclSerson and Tom Davis. They murdered Marcus Deitsch, Russian Jew peddler, last December, near Richview. At tho time the deed was committed the peo- pie were thoroughly aroused and the murderers narrowly escaped lynchin2.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
KNIGHTS OF LABOR MEET.
The General Executive Board Wnl Con
 vene at Pittsburg.

PIrrsBURG. May 1o.-The general ex- ecutive board of the Knights of Labor will meet in this city tomorrow and continue Tn session several days. There will be attendance Grand Master Workman Powderly; John w. Hayes, general usecretary and treasurer; A. W. Wright, Toronto, Canada; John Devlin, Detroit; Hugh Cavanaugh of Cincinnati, and probably the Hon. John c. Davis of Junction City, Kan.
 Many important matters will come up for consideration. It is elaine d that the order is now in better shape than it has been for the past three years. The political question will af- ford some discussion. Powderly's friendliness to the Farmers Alliance may have the effect of bringing about a closer relationship of the two organ izatiOns
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Not Decided as to Free Lumber.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Demo- cratic members of the Ways and Means committee had a conference yesterday in regard to free lumber. They have been very slow in getting around to it., and have not yet fully decided what they will do, though in the end free lumber bill is probable. At the con- ference Mir. Lynch of Wisconsin pro- tested against such legislation. while Rabbit of the same State, Stout of Michigan, and Butler of Iowa advo. cated it.
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Pension Money to lfs Withheld.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May 9.-The Soldiers Home Board adopted rule. which provides that all pension money in excess of s month shall be turned over to the commandant and given to the veteran on discharge. The conn mandant is given entire control. and if the recipient squanders his s allow ance the officer can withhold even
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For Their Own Ticket.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 10.-The State Central committee of the Peo- ples party of Arkansas has adopted the following.
 Resolved, That we recommend to our people that they refrain from any fu- sion or communication with other po- litical parties, and that they make a straight contest on the basis of our principles as heretofore set forth.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Say Mabel swartz Was Murdered.

DEs MONIES. Iowa. May 1l.-On the evening of April l2 Mabel Swartz was shot by Fred Grafton and died in- stantly They were at question able resort, and all present in- sisted that the shooting was adcidental The grand jury has been investigating the case and has returned an indictment against Grafton for mur- der in thh first degree. a showing hay ing been made that the accidental ap- pearance of the shooting was only subterfupe.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
state Senator Matthews Sinking.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.,, May 1.-The death of State Senator M. w. Matthews of Urbana is expected at any hour. His mind remains perfectly clear, and he spends his last hours when strength will permit in arranging for the future welfare of his family. His physician. his lawyer and the members of his family are all that are admitted to his presence
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
vanaar Works Warehouse Burned

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-The Williams Adams Veneer Works ware house on Archer street was almost to- tally destroyed by fire at o'clock this morning, the second time within two years The fire spread to two adjoin- ing residences, and they, too, were soon in ashes. The total loss will amount to $50, GOO, with about SEQ, 900 Insur-
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VIII Put a Ticket in the Field.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-The official call for the Prohibition State conven- tion was issued yesterday. The official call states that all Prohibitionists shall have the privilege of the floor to make motions and participate in discussions, but that all the voting will be done by the delegates. Sylvester Johnson, of this county, will probably be nominated for Governor
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Two Fugitive witnesse. Captured.

CRAWFORD, Neb., May 9.-Tom Walker and Ben Bones, the fugitive witnesses from Wyoming, were arrested here on the charge of cutting Elkhorn telegraph wires during the cattle troubles. There is much excitement here, as it is believed to be rick of the cattlemen to get the witnesses out
 of the way
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WHY HE SIGNED THE BILL
President Harrison Explains His Act to
 Gotham's Methodist Ministers.

NEW YORK, May 1i.-At the conclu- sion of the weekly meeting of Metho- dist ministers this morning Dr. $. l.. Baldwin read letter from President Harrison explaining why he signed the Chinese exclusion bill. The let ter was written in answer to a protest sent by the society In his reply the President said that the bill which he had given his signature was compro- mise between the bills before the House and Senate. Some bill of this nature was necessary, and the present measure was as lenient as it could be made. The President deprecated the methods taken to smuggle in the Chi nese, and felt that the certificate de- manded would assist in establishing their rights in this country.
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Shows Through Nebraska.

OMAHA, Neb., May o.-Throughout the northwestern tier of counties in Nebraska a sleet and snow sixteen inches deep covers the ground. At Nashville and Mortons it is even worse. In other parts of the State the snow was not quite so deep. In the western portion of the State cold rain is falling, but elsewhere there is nothing but snow.
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Bridge span Gives Away.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 9.-0n span of the Sheffield end of the Mer phis X and Charleston railway bride over the Tennessee river at Florene, Ala, collapsed yesterday at s:30 A crew of five men with freight enine fand five cars were precipitated erty
 eet into the river. Two men Nero seriously injured, and Brakenandam m' lett was killed.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
SIichted His

LONDON, May 12.-It is said that the relations between Queen Victoria and her grandson, the German Kaiser, are decidedly strained, owing to the failure of the Kaiser to meet the Queen during her recent visit to Darmstadt It is understood that the Queens principal reason for going to Darnstadt was to meet the Kaiser.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
prohibitioni.ts Nominate . Ticket.

PRINCETON, ILL, May 9.--A mass meeting of fifty Prohibitionists met here yesterday to select delegates to States and Congressional conventions They placed in nomination the follow ing county ticket: For Circuit clerk, A. F. Owens; coroner. s. w. Taylor; surveyor, E. Hodgman. The county committee was authorized to nominate a man for States attorney.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
PATROLLING THE LEvEEs.
Precaution at Quincy to Prevent a Ser ious Overflow of the Mississippi

QUINCY, H., May 10.-Some excite ment was created here by report that the Shy levee had broken and that the water was rapidly flooding the dis trict. The report, however, proved to be without foundation, and authen- tic news from there says the levee is still intact, though the water is above the danger line. The Shy levee and the Indian Grove levee are both being pa troll ed and all that can be done is be- ing done to guard against crevasse.
 The tracks of the St. Louis, Keoluk X Northwestern and Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City railways are under water and trains have been abandoned.
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To Inquire as to Youns.. Guilt.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The standing committee of press correspondents will begin Monday an inquiry to ascertain the reasons for the dismissal under charges of infdelity of Senate Execu- tive Clerk James R. Young. There is general determination to probe the matter to the bottom
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An Insurance Man in Trouble.

JERSEY CITY, N. J., May l1.-Dr. Bu- chanan Burr, a well-known figure in life insurance circles, is under Sl,O0O bail in Jersey City to answer charges of grand larceny, which he claims have no foundation. He was arrested Sat urdav afternoon. Mrs. Mary Mahoney of New York alleges that she intrusted Dr. Burr with [ $500 bond which he hypothecated to his own use.
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Killed uis Brotber-in-Iaw,

EFFINGHAM, H., May 11.-Saturday night Pat Dougherty attacked his brother-in-law, Edward Simmon, with a knife and the latter opened fire with his revolver. but it failing to take ef- feet desparate struggle for life en- sued in which Dougherty was struck on the head by Simmon and fatally ia. iured
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Sustained the o,eomarrarine Law.

BosToN, Mass, May 10.-The full bench of the Supreme court sent down decision in the case of the Common wealth vs. Plumley ct al, sustaining the oleomargine law passed by the Legislature of 1891. The court holds that the statute is but an exercise of the police power of the State.
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conasnned the Hygeia Company.

WAUKEsHA, Wis, May 1l.-A mass meeting was held here last night as a seouel of the events of Saturday night and sunday morning. Resolutions cen suring the Hygeia Springs company and providing for committee oi saiety consisting of loo citizens were adopted, There were 5000 people present ana mueh earnestness was manifested
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FUNERAL OF O'SULLIvAN.
Laid to Rest by His Parents Side
 Priests Unable to He Present.

ARGYLE, Wis, May 1.-The funeral of Patrick O'Sullivan was held in the Willet Catholic church. about five miles from here, yesterday. This is the church where he attended in his boyhood O'Sullivan was buried by the side of his mother. Seventy five teams were in the procession and twenty friends from Chicago were pres ent His father, Henry, of Pocahon- tas county, Iowa, was also here. Father O Brien of Monroe was unable to be present and the priest at Gratiot, who was wired, missed the train
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13

Iowa CITY, Iowa, May ;0.-The Rev. Dr. Bullock of the Congregational church in his sermon yesterday severely criticised the action of Congress in the matter of Chinese exclusion. and said it was shame to admit certain classes of people from the Old World and give them so speedily the ballot while ex- cluding the Chinese.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Wolves Proved to Be Scarce.

OrTUsIwA, Iowa. May 9.-The inter county wolf hunt occurred yesterday. the start being made from Blakesburg instead of the neighborhood of this city, as was intended before the heavy rains flooded the region. A large party of hunters from here were in the crowd. The hunt was kept up all day Only three scalps were brought in by the huntsmen.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
MINISTER SMITH TO RETIRE.

Going to Washington to Tender His
 Resignation to the President.
 PHILADELPHIA, May o. Charles Emory Smith will go to Washington soon to present to President Harrison his resignation as minister for the United States to Russia He will re- sign so that he may take up unincum- bered the duties he laid down whom he left his journalistic position to go to St. Petersburg, and the approaching presidential campaign he cites as req son for his action. While there is no doubt about his resigning, Minister Smith is averse to publicly announcing the fact before he has seen the Presi. dent
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
JAY GOULD QUITE ILL.
Confined to a Bed in Ills Car and Mis
 Route May Be Changed.

Route May Be Changed
 SANTA FE. N. M., May S.-Private dispatches received here announce that Jay Gould is quite ill, being confined to his bed in his private car at Albuquer- que, and will probably not be able to reach Cerrillos and Santa Fe, as was his intention when he left Ell Paso. The program was that the great railway fnanciei and party should visit Cerrillos yesterday after noon and reach Santa Fe this morning. going for a drive over the city with Gov. Prince and others and making trip out to the Indian Pueblo village of Teseuque. Arrangements had also been made for giving MT. Gould private reception at the historical official palace.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
win Go Back to Vienna

CAIRO. May e.-Bowing to public opinion the khedive las abandoned tho idea of sending his brother, Prince Mahemet Ali, to continue his education in England. The Prince will resume his studies at Vienna, and later enter an Austrian military school.
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CARLISLE AS A CANDIDATE.
Democrats from All Over the state of
 Kentucky Favor Him.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 9.-At Frank fort yesterday friends of Senator Car- lisle from different sections of the Stata gathered and passed resolutions strong ly advocating him as candidate for the Presidency upon the Democratic ticket. The Democratic convention to send delegates to Chicago meets here May 25, and it is probable that Car lisle's name will be mentioned thers and an enthusiastic indorsement will be given him.
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Chicago Board of Trade.

CHICAGO May 9.-Wheat started slc to ic over the close Saturday and made rush 10 the highest point in few minutes. July sold sage to s4ss and back to S3ssc the first hour. Corn was even more sharply advanced going on the opening bulge to 41ac for May and 44isc for July Pork sold i-2c higher early to go .Sj on July contracts.
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Edwin o,Brien, the Invincibie.

DUBLIN, May l0.-Edwin O'Brien, the invincible, is dead. He was released not long ago from Mountjoy prison, where ..e was serving sentence for his share in the Irish physical force movement.
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v,or,da In.tructed for Harrison.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 10.-Florida delegates-at-large to the Minneapolis convention are instructed to vote for the renomination of Benjamin liar rison for President as long as his name is before the National convention.
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Strong Elaine Feeling.

MIssoULA, Mont, May 1.-The Re publican State convention to-day IS the largest ever held in the State. There Is strong Blaine feeling. Lee Man tle, mayor of Butte, was elected per manent chairman.
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Iowa's Department Encampment.

OrTUMwA, Iowa, May l1.-Despite the rainy weather arrangements for the eighteenth annual encampment of Iowa. G. A. R., are completed, and every thing indicates large attendance to-day. the openinp day.
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WANT BLAINE FOR PRESIDENT.
strong Resolution Adopted by the Mon
 tana Republican Convention.

tana Republican Convention.
 HELENA. Mont, May 1.-The Re- publican State convention, to select delegates to the national convention was held at Missoula yesterday. The resolutions indorsed the Mckinley bill, denounce the Democratic majority fer passing the free wool bill, and indorse Inc administration of President Harri- son A resolution was passed declar- Ing the preference of the Republicans of the State fot the nomination of Sames c. Blaine for President.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13

LONDON, May 1L-A report on the Balfour-Zetland Irish address fund for 1891 shows that 5,G4l persons received 20. 900 pounds worth of meal; that % 337 school children were provided with food and clothing, and that sub- scriptiops amounted to 49,067 pounds ..aylino