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The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
College Students Celebrate.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, Feb. 25.-The Wabash college students celebrated Washington's birthday by engaging in their annual combat. Four men of the class of '94 were hazed last night and have been concealed ever since: all efforts to find them have been futile. While bombarding a building in which were concealed several Fresh men, the class of '94 was attacked by the Juniors armed with 400 feet of hose, and several Sophomores were hurled to the bottom of two flights of stairs and severely injured. An outbuilding be- longing to the college was blown up with dynamite and burned.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Michigan EepubIican Convention

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 25.-The Re- publican State Central committee at a quiet meeting in this city decided to hold the State convention for choosing delegates to the Minneapolis conven- tisn in this city on April II next. They also decided to put a full electoral ticket in the field at the coming Presi- dential election, and, in case the ticket is not recognized as a regular one, to appeal to the Supreme court of the State for mandamus. In this manner the validity of the new Miner electoral law will be passed upon.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
An Old Mans Infatuation.

RICHMOND, Ind, Feb. 25.-Jonatban Roberts, s4 years old, an orthodox quaker and one of the oldest, best known and wealthiest men in eastern Indiana, is the subject of inquest in the circuit court His son has filed peti- tion asking that guardian be ap- pointed to take care of his estate, al- leging that he is monomaniac on the subject of young girls The old man is worth $500, coo. Richmond is the cen ter of the largest community of ortho- dox qualxers in the United States, and the petition has caused sensation among them.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Fairiand Is Not Drinking.

FAIRLAND, Ind, Feb. 25.-Saturday was the first time in the history of this town that it was dry. Two weeks ago a quart shop" closed for want of patronage, and last Friday fifty-eight eases were filed against the keeper of another place where intoxicants were sold by the quart. There were also about dozen cases against two or three other men ard this caused all of them to close. The community is de termined to break up the sale of in fo<.soapfs i,, This ,,lara
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
ILLINOIS FARM FRS.
Agriculturists at Milford Discuss Crops
 and the Worlds Fair.

Agricultnrists at Milford Discuss Crops
 and the Worlds Fair.
 MILFORD, H., Feb. 25.-The fifth an nual meeting of the Iriquois County Farmers Institute began a two days session in Seaver's hall. An address on "Clover and It's Benefits was de. livered by the Hon. Joseph Carter of Rankin. William Dickinson of Chi cago spoke on the Commercial Pro- duct of Indian Corn" Mir. F. S. Furs- man of Fl Paso presented the topic. ''Stick to the Farm In the evening Mrs. II. II. Atwood of Paxton read a paper entitled "The Farmers Greed for Land" and the Hon. John Virgin of Fairbury, chairman of the commit tee on construction of the Illinois ex- hibit at the worlds fair, and State Senator Charles Bogardus of Paxton spoke of the Worlds Fair and Its Benefit to Illinois.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
EpITOME OF THE WEEK.
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY FOR
 BUSY MEN.
Condensed Photographic Reports of the Important Events of the Past Week
 All Over the World.
FOREIGN.

English rhip-builders are taking steps to break up the seamen's and allied unions.
 President Carnot called council of his friends on the Cabinet appointments.
 A large vessel, supposed to have been Spanish, was wrecked off Penzance on the Cornish Coast. All hands are be- lisved to have been lost.
 A big strike in Italy was prevented by Che Government arresting several labor leaders.
 Balfour's Irish local government bill hos aroused surprisingly general con- demnation.
 President Carnot accepted the resigna- ton of the Ministers, who refused to re- consider their action.
 Mr. Deacon, who murdered his wife's parAmour in Cannes, France, was ex- amined before Magistrate.
 Pope Leo has sent an encyclical letter Co the clergy of France in which he says that legislation hostile to the religion of God cannot be approved.
 Mark Twain dined with Emperor Will Ham.
 All dangers of revolution in Mexico have passed.
 Heavy damage is reported by the storms on the English Coast and through out the United Kingdom.
 A curious phenomenon was witnessed at Queenstown harbor. A storm cloud fell into the sea with an awful crash.
 Mr. Balfour introduced the Irish local government bill in the House of Com mons and explained its provisions.
 All the members of the French Minis try resigned because of an adverse vote In the Chamber of Deputies on clerical measure.
 Nearly 200 Anarchists are awaiting trial in Cadiz, Spain.
 Agitation against high tariff prices con tinues among French workingmen.
 Unsuccessful atte mpts to kill President Montt and General Canto were made in Chilli.
 Mrs. Montague is under arrest near Belfast, Ireland, for choking her chiid, aged 3, to death.
 Italy, which has stood back, threatens to take hand in our Worlds Fair. En- peror William cannot come.
 Mir. Gladstone, who is soiourning on the Reviera, has fully recovered his health.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
plcd of nIood polsonlng.

BLOOMINGTON, H., Feb. 24.---H. w.. Mitchell. travelling man. died at the Windsor hotel of blood poisoning. Last Wednesday n malignant pustule ap- peared on his finger, and he rapidly grew worse. He represented (. L- Woodbridge & Co, of New York, dealers in dress trimmings He was about 5s years old, leaves a wife and was well known over the Vest where had travelled for years,
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Caught an Alleged ForCer.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Feb. 25.-Sheriff $. c. Fox returned last night from St. Louis, where he went to secure Henry Hambaum, who is wanted in this county on charge of forgery It is thought that Hambaum, who is but Is years of age, secured oD Jan. l S250 from Chambers bank in Rantoul on a check which he claims to have received from woman named Hane living near Rantoul. He betrayed his whereabouts by writing to his friends in Rantoul.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
New Mesaha Ranre Iron Comnanx,

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 25.-The Min nesota Iron compony was incorporated to-day with capital stock of S3,OOO,- 900. Among the incorporators are ex- Gov. A. k. McGill, Carman N. Smith, Smith, F.. NJ. MabIe and J. J. Ankeny. of Mieneapolis; w. $. Milner, Excel sior, Minn.; George l.. Becker, St. Paul; John Mckinley, Duluth; A. E. Humphrey, Charleston, W. Va. Its properties are in the Mesa ba range.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
American warships at san Franeiseo'

American Warships at san Franciseo'
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 24.-Ihe Stone Dock is receiving an overhaul ing preparatory to rcsurveying the route for the laying of the Hawaiian cable. It will probably leave the yard about the middle of March. No orders whatever have been received for the departure of the Baltimore or Charles ton. Repairs to the Adams are neariy completed, and it will be ready for the Navy department in about month. Repairs to the Nipsic are finished. IL is intended it shall go to Port oreharo' the site for the new navy yard on ru' get Sound. The Ranger is still ln tiie hands of workmen, and it will require at least three months more to place i' in first-class condition.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Change In Naturalization Laws.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s5.-The Natural ization bill was yesterday finally acted upon by the House Judiciary commit tee. The most radical change is an abolition of declaration of intention" and requirement that naturalization proceedings shall take the form of a court trial, in which five years resi- dence, ability to read the Constitution, and d b ence of certain moral disqualifi- cations to citizenship must be proved.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Alarming situation in Uruguay.

MoNrEvIpEo. Uruguay, Feb. 25.- The situation of affairs is regarded with such alarm by the authorities that all the army chiefs have been changed. Quite a scare was occasioned today owing to the sud den departure of the artillery from the barracks without leave. President Obes promptly sought refuge in the Cabildo. It is rumored that there may be amilitary uprising at any moment The President has accepted the resignation of Minister of War Callorda and appointed Gen. Perez in his place
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Probable International Conference.

NEW York, Feb. 25.-The financiers of the country admit that all the danger that is now apprehended in regard to the silver question would be eliminated if international action on the subject could be. e.secured. It is learned that Secretary Foster will meet George J. Goschen, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer in England. The ultimate result will probably be that arrange ments for an international conference to take action on the silver question will be made.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Sneaker Crinp Returns.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Word was re ceiyed from Speaker Crisp that he VIII return to Washington to-day. His health is. perhaps, a little better for the trip, but only little better. Ills friends are anxious that he should leave the city for rest of a week or two weeks, but find it hard to have the Sneaker do so.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Visible Supply of Grain.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The following is statement of the visible supply of grain, Saturday Feb. 20, as compiled by the New York Produce exchange: Wheat, Al, ,473.7ss bushels; decrease, 3a2, ,2o2. Corn, l0,033,217 bushels; in crease. POI ,66s. Oats, 3,639, 735 bushels; decrease, 133, 39S. Rye, 1901, los bush els: decrease, 34, ,926. Barley, l,624, 69a bushels: increase, 57.2S5.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Sent to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Presi- dent to-day sent to the senate the fol lowing nominations:
 William B. Gilbert, of Oregon, United States circuit judge for the 9th judicial circuit.
 Henry II. Smith, of Michigan, assist ant register of the treasury.
 Charles F. Roberts, collector oi customs at Humboldt, Cal.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Tried to Blow Up g Church.

MASON CITY, Iowa, Feb. 25-Sunday night parties, as yet unknown, at tempted to blow up the Methodist Episcopal church at New Hartford Butler county. Protracted services are being held and Sunday night, when the church was full. bomb was thrown under the building; when it exploded the building was badly jared and the congregation frightened, but no serious damage was done
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Prohibition Paper Sold.

ROCKFORD, Ill.,, Feb. 25.-The Rock ford Monitor company of this city has purchased the Lever of Chicago the State organ of the Prohibition party. The price paid was sl5,0o0 It will be combined with the Monitor and issued from this city. The editor will be James Lamont, who was in the Legis- lature several years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Three Accidents In a Household.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Feb. 25.-William Smith, living near Leavenworth, fell off his horse, breaking his arm and three ribs. Almost at the same hour his son Richard, who was trying to stand on rolling barrel, fell off and broke two ribs. His cries were heard by the servant maid, and in her haste to run down stairs to his relief she ripped and fell, breaking her thigh and dislocatinp an ankle
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
CANADA'S WHEAT BELT.
Efforts To Be Made to Induce Settlers to
 Leave Our Own Northwest.

OTTAWA. Ont, Feb. 25.-Thc Depart ment of Agriculture has decided. in view of the success which attended the immigration movement from the Da kotas last year, to renew the propa- ganda vigorously this year. Operations, however, will not be confined to the Dakotas, for it has been decided to carry on an active campaign in the border States of Michigan and Mime sota as well. The object of the move ment is to furnish all possible informa- ton as to the resources of the Canadian wheat growing belt-lands available for occupation and the most direct and cheapest routes of travel thither from the States mentioned.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-After the three-day recess of the two Houses, the Senators were not very punctual in their attendance, for not one-fourth of the whole number was present when the opening prayer was offered and the journal of last Friday read
 Mir. sherman offered a resolution, which was agreed to, calling on the Secretary Of Agriculture for copy of the report of the special agent of the Department of Agriculture on the ex- periments in the production of rain.
 The Senate Committee on Finance to-day ordered an adverse report to be made upon Senator Coke's bill to amend the law in regard to the national banking associations. Only three members of the committee, Messrs. Vance, Harris and Voorhees,, were favorably inclined toward the bill
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Claims to Have shakspeareau Ciphe,

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 25.-Dr. w. Owen, Shakspearean student, claims to have a Bacon cipher which cannot be refuted. He was recently declared to be insane by a local paper, and now threatens to sue for libel. He claims his cipher has been worked out of thirty six of Shakspeare's productions, and covers 600 pagers. He says it can be mastered in fifteen minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
SHORT SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
Speaker Crisp Absent and No Business
 Transacted.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.- When the hour for the opening of the House ar rived this morning Chief Clerk Towles announced the detention from his du- ties of the Speaker and said that it was necessary to elect Speaker pro tenn pore. On motion of Mir. Catchings, Mir. McMillin was elected to preside during the absence of the Speaker.
 Mir. Brown of Indiana gave notice that he would call up the Pennsyl- vania contest in the election case of Craig vs. Stewart Thursday next. A few reports were made from commit tees and placed on the appropriate call endar, and the House then adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
propo.ed Naval Demonstration.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The attcn- tion of officials of the Navy department was called to-day to a suggestion that it would be good plan to make a strong naval demonstration at the Caro- line and Philippine Islands in order to hasten the consideration by the Span ish authorities of the claims against them on account of the outrages on American citizens at Ponape some years aoO.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Switzerland and the Worlds Fair.

BRussELLs, Feb. a5.-A telegram from Berne to the Independence Beige states that the Federal Council has di- rected that Switzerland will take no part officially in the Chicago fair. II individual manufacturers wish to ex- hibit the council will examine whether any and what subsidy can be privately granted in each particular ease.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Blew Up 3 Saloon with Dynamite.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 25.-As the outcome of a difference as to tenn was blown mp with dynamite last night, and incidentally two stores ad- joining were destroyed. So far there is no clue to the operators
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Arrument in the Curtis Case.

SAN FRANcIsco, Cal, Feb. 25.-Tak- ing testimony in rebuttal in the Curtis trial closed to-day. Only two witnesses were examined, both being for the de fense. Dirtrict Attorney Barnes then made his opening argument. Attor- ney Knight made the opening argu- ment fol the defense.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
SAYS IT'S A SCHEME.
Natural Gas Men Want Law to Pre-
 vent Waste--Wbat Oil Men Say.

vent Waste-What LII Wen Say.
 LIMA, Ohio, Feb. 25.--Yesterday after noon an important meeting wa. held at the office If th, Lima Satnr al Gas company. It is gather ing of the representatives O. the different natural gas coinpanie, in this part of Ono, and is held for th, purpose of taking some action to prevent by process of law tht waste of natural gas which it is claimed is practiced by oil operators ir drilling wells. The result of the con ference WIS that bill will be intro dueed into the Legislature at once Oil operators claim there is scheme behind the bill, and will fight its pas sage.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Argument in the Curtis Case.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Feb. 25.--Tak- ing testimony in rebuttal in the Curtis trial closed to-day. Only two witnesses were examined, both being for the de- fense. Dirtrict Attorney Barnes then made his opening argument Attor- ney Knight made the opening argu- ment fol the defense.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
MISSISSIPPI REPUBLICANS.

State Convention at Jackson to Name
 Delegates to Minneapolis.
 JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 25.-The State Republican convention was called to order to-day by J. NJ. Mathews of Winona. It was announced that Blanche K. Bruce, ext nited States Senator. had resigned from the State Republican Executive committee be- cause of ill-health. Four delegates and alternates to the National Republican convention will be selected tonight. The delegation will be for Harrison.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Lynched all Arkansas Murderer.

LITTLE RocK, Ark, Feb. 25.-At Var ner, Lincoln county, this morning, a mob overpowered the jailers and lynched George Harris, who was charged with the murder of Sewing Machine Agent Parks at Tyro last Sep tember.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
JUDGE BoTKIN REFUSED TO ACT
He Announces that He Will Not Try the
 Alleged Dunn Murdercrs.

ARKALoN, Kan. Feb. 25.-When court convened this morning Judge Botkin unexpectedly announced that he would not sit as Judge in the cases against the six men held for the mur- der of Dunn, and that either judge pro tenn. or special judge would have to be selected Judge Botkin has been in communication with his friends elsewhere, and it is thought he has been persuaded to take this step by some of the high State otlieials Court was adjourned until Monday next.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Lynched an Arkansas Murderer.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb. 25.-At Var ner, Lincoln county, this morning, a mob overpowered the jailers and lynched George Harris, who was charged with the murder of Sewing Machine Agent Parks at Tyro last Sep tamher
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Shoe Mannfactnrer A..ign..

NEW YoRK, February 2 --Chai les l. Meers, shoe manufacturers at 59 and 6i Reade street, assigned to-day to David E. King, without preferences.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
MILwAuKEE's TICKET.
Democratic Incumbents Placed in Nom
 fnation at Milwaukee.

ination at Milwaukee
 MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb. s4.-Ihe Democratic County committee has de- cided upon the following city ticket to be presented for indorsement to the convention to-day: For mayor, Peter J. Somers; for controller, Roman Ger winslSi; for treasurer, II. J. Steimann; for attorney, Conrad Krez.
 With the exception of Krez the ticket is made up of the present officials: w. H. Austin, the present city attorney, IS Republican. the Democratic nominee was collector of customs here during the Cleveland administration.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
Death of a promI

Death of a Prominent Catholic Preiate.
 PARIS. Feb. 25.-Cardinal Gaspard Mermillod. Bishop of Lausanne and Geneva, died to-day.
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
THE MARKETS.
Prices for Live stock ani rroda e h the
 Principal harts
ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS wheat-No red. ssss,asssl. Corn-No. 9 42lSQt43es. Oats-No. 2. S219(s3S Rye No. 2, SJ(d ,6. Butter-Creamery, 2702S. @22tz. Chickens-Live, per D, 6@6H. Onions-Per bu., 69@71. Potatoes-Per bu.. 2e(Q35. Cattle-Choice Steers, 5.5595.S S5. Hogs-3.30@3.95 Shcep-Nstives. 3.90S0 475
 NEW YORK. wheat-No rcd, i.o0ai cox. Corn-No. 2, 7lC975. Oats-Mixed Western. S9kl94l. Cattle-5.4095.95. Hogs-36594.l
 CHICAGO. Wheat-No. red. osC9Ssk. Corn No. 2, 45H@45z. Oats-3lH93ix. Cattle . 520a5 40. Hogs-3.6o(9400.
 KANSAS CITY Wheat-No. ? red, 62t9s3. Corn--No 9 3s@3sj<. Oats-No. 2, 29x@3Q Cattle 3.45(Q5.y5. Hogs-3 10(a3s0
The Forrest City times., 1892-02-26
rAscorr ONCE MORE.
This Time the Noted Fugitive Is Located
 i'm the Indian Territory.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25.-Detective Webster, of this city, claims that l.. $. Harrod of Alton, I. T., has located w. B. Tascott, the murderer of Millionaire Shell at Chicago, and will leave at once to arrest him.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
Disappointing.

Almost every little community con- tains at least one person, usually wom- an, who appears to take d morbid pleas ure in attending funerals. She goes wheth- CT or not she was intimate or even ac- quainted with the deceased person. It is enough for her that there is to be fun eral.
 Such woman lives in Connecticut town. She is known to all her neigh bors as Aunt Hetty. In most respects, she is like good many other harmless and we'll meaning people; but those who know her well say she counts that week as lost in which there has been no fun eral to attend.
 She had just returned from one, the other day looking rather downcast, when neighbot met her.
 .'Been to the funeral, Aunt Hetty?'
 "Yes, went"
 s'She want Il particular friend of your. was she?''
 ''Oh, no, never spoke to her in my life.''
 .sI thought she might be Il friend, you looked so sad over it.''
 s'Well, truth is, l couldn't seem to en- joy it somehow; don't know just what the trouble was, but there didn't seem to be no life to it."-[Chicago Ledger.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
Father Sykes.

He was called 'sfather," because he was old. A Methodist minister of excel- lent standing, an eloquent and earnest exhortel. he travelled through Newtowp, with his broad brimmed white hat we'll down over his eyes, especially if a wom- an was to meet him on the road. He was tall and majestic, yet had a horror of women. Whether he had .sloyed and lost," we never could learn. We often saw him crossing lots and we always looked to see if there was woman com- ng up his way. When sitting at the family table, he seldom glanced his eye at one of the fair sex; in the church or school house, he seemed to always look upon his own sex. The climax of this hatred or bashfulness was reached once. while he was stopping ata fayorite place and was sick in bed. He had not been up for three days and it was necessary, the housewife thought, to make up the bed when he went out. Her husband thought he saw Father Sykes go out be- yond the barn and told his wife so. She ran in and stripped the bed without stop ping to learn the truth. when most ter rifle scream forced her ears. Mr Sykes instantly dressed and left, never to call there again. No apologies would satis- fy.-lG.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
NeWtoWn Academy.

The Winter term of the Academy will close, this week. and the Spring term be- gins, next Monday. Some four or five new pupils have already entered for the Spring term and the Academy now num- bers about 50 scholars. The prospects are for a very good attendance through out the Spring and Summer term and Principal Cliff states that the success of the school and the work being done there depends very much upon the attendance during the coming term. The work has proceeded with the regular courses laid down at the beginning of the year and none of the scholars who have been grouped in the regular classes can afford to lose any very large portion of this last term. It is to be hoped that all who can will remain in the school to the end of the year, or make an effort not to lose more than three or four weeks of the term, so that they can, for another year, keep with the classes to which they be- long and get the full benefit of a good school and thereby help to make the school good one. Henry Wright has rendered valuable service in his class room work during the past Winter and his work is highly appreciated by the principal and the patrons of the school.