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The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Damage Done in Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May l2.-It has been raining here for almost forty eight hours. All streams are swollen and railroad trains delayed. The Little Sioux Valley is flooded up to the point of last years inundation. In one place the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road put in twenty carloads of baled hay to preserve the track. For forty miles south the Sioux City X Pacific runs through lake. It is almost as bad for the Illinois Central between here and Fort Dodge. Crops are in bad way.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
Bill to Provide for n Temporary Correct
 silver Dollar

WASHINGTON. May Senator Cock rell, stating that he knew nothing about the merits of the bill, but intro duced it at the request of former citizen of Missouri, now a resi- dent of Washington, offered bill in the Senate to provide for a temporary correct silver dollar" The "temporary correctness" was to be as- certained by the President, with the assistance of the Secretary of the Treasury, according to the average value of silver for the year pending. and at that ratio there was to be free coinage of silver dollars equal to gold.
 Senator Chandler offered resolu- ton for an investigation into the Bos- ton Maverick bank failure, which, op objection. was lad over till tomorrow.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
DESPERATE OUTLOOK BELOW.
The Lower Mississippi Is at the Highest
 Point Known in Some Places.

The Lower Mississippi Is at the Highest
 Point Known in Some Places.
 VIcKsBuRG. Miss. May 12.-The situation in the Lower Mississippi Val ley from Tennessee to New Orleans is exceedingly gloomy, not to say des- perate The river is far above the danger line from Memphis to New Or leans, and in many places above the highest point reached.
 The erevasse at Brooks Mill Ark. will engulf some plantations, but B9uf River, E-j ou .uacon, and other streams will carry of the most of the water with ease. Many crevasses must occur to cause a general overflow on either side of the river. The loss of cattle and of crops already planted will be terrific, but human life is reasonably secure.
 The Arkansas crevasse has tempora- rily checked the rise, but only in it's vicinity. In a few days this will pass away.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
ROCKFORD SPECIAL WRECKED,
Bad smash-up on the Northwestern
 Road at Winfield.

WHEATON, III. May 12. As the Rock ford special on the Galena division of the Chicago X Northwestern railroad, due at Winfield at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, was nearing that station it was Jagged to stop, being closely fol- lowed by the Clinton passenger, local train. The Rockford makes no stops between Turner and Chicago, excepting at Wheaton. It had got beyond the station quite
 distance before being stopped. When it backed up to the station freight rounded the curve and, being under headway, soon crashed into it. Mat Weidman, resident of Winfield, was just alighting from the train when the crash came and he was hurt internally, and lies in critical condition. The other passengers escaped with flesh wounds and severe shaking up, as the coaches were thrown from the track.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Archbi,bop Kenrlck'. u..,,n

ST. LOUIS, May 12.-There is no truth in the alarming report concern ing the ill health of Arch bishop Ken drick, of this city. The archbishop is in his usual health. On account of the inclemency of the weather it is deemed advisable that he do not venture out side his residence. This precaution has compelled the archbishop to disap- point number of classes prepared for confirmation and has given rise to the stories circulated.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
DemoIishing the old Planters Hous'

ST. LorIs, Mo, May 1.-The work will begin 10 day of demolishing the old Planters house, the historic pie known tine world over. The house was first established April l, ls4l. During the war tle Planters house was head. ouartersfor the army officers All oi the fauons politicians of national fame stopped beneath the hospitable rooi. In n gear or two a new structure VIII adorn the present site.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Robert Mcclure on Trial.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 12-Robert Mcclure, general agent of the Law and Order society, was placed on trial yes terday for perjury. Mcclure has been waging war on the Sunday newspaper and recently swore that he had pur- chased paper on Sunday from south side newsletter named Sharp. The prosecution claims they can prove that the defendant swore falsely when he made the in formation. The trial is be- ing watched with interest v
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Third Party Delegates.

PONTIAC, H., May l2.-The Peoples party held a convention in this city yesterday and selected delegates to the State convention to be held at Dan vile May ls. Committees were ap- pointed, the St. Louis platform was adopted and after few speeches in which Mckinley, the sugar trust the twine trust and combines in general were criticised the convention ad- iourned
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Iowa Republican Convention.

DEs MoINEs, Iowa, May l2.-The state Republican Central committee has issued Il call for meeting of the full committee May 9 to decide upon the time and place for holding the next State convention for the nomination of a State ticket. There IS considera ble discussion and difference of opinion as to the proper date for the convention. Between now and the time of the meeting of the committee there will likely be lively campaign over these ouestion~
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
INDIANA BANKERS WIN.
Decision of the state Supreme Court
 Under the New Tax Law.

INDIANAPOLIS, May The Indiana bankers won their case against the new State tax law yesterday in the Su- preme court. Under the law the Board of Tax Commissioners could fine and imprison for refusal to answer ques- tions asked by the Board ana Philip C. Decker, president of the Evansville bank. who refused to testify concerning deposits in the bank, was sent to jail, but released on a habeas corpus writ
 The Supreme court to-day passed on the case and decided that the clause inhicting fines and imprisonment was unconstitutional, but that it did not vitiate the act, the other radical pro- visions of which are now in litigation.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
nr Scu,iderss Trial

CmCAGo, May ls.-The trial of Dr scudder for the murder of his mother in-law, Mrs. Dunton. has been set for June is. The ease was put on to-day s call in Judge liutchinson's court. Dr. Scudder was brought before the Judge this morning. His attorneys, however, were not present as the date of the trial had previously been agreed upon. Dr. Scudder has changed very little in appearance
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Iowa pepartment q. A. n.

OrrUMwA, Iowa, May 12.-It rained all yesterday, but the excursion trains brought in large numbers of veterans. The failure of the arrival of Major Gen eral Miles was the first disappointment of the day. The parade had to be postponed on account of rain. A big camp fire was held in the afternoon instead of the morning. Frank Lyon, while firing the early salute, had his arm blown of.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Taken to the Penitentiary.

WASHINGTON, Ind, May i2.-Ex- Auditor Lavelle. who was convicted of arson at the late term of the Pike County Circuit court, was taken from
 he jail in this city this morning to Petersburg, where motion had been made for new trial. Judge Well borne refused the motion and sentenced Lavelle to the Southern penitentiary for term of eight years.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Suudry Civil HilI.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The House yesterday went into Committee of the Whole on the Sundry Civil Appropria- ton bill (Mr. Lester of Georgia in the chairl It was agreed that five hours be given for general debate The present bill appropriates Se5, l57. 7s7, the bill of last year being s3s 395, 363.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Will Fight His Confirmation

WAsHINGToN. May IL The silver men in the Senate, led by Morgan and Stewart, have sought to take advan- tage of the administration by aefcat- ing the confirmation of r Jefferson Coolidge as Minister to France. Mir. Coolidge is a pronouuced anti-slver man and in the Pan-American confer ence his views were strongly recorded.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Damage at HeardstoMn.

VIRGINIA, Ill, May 1e.-The inn mense volume of water which has done so much damage near Pekin and Peoria is being felt at Beardstown, where the Illinois river is five miles wide. rise of twelve inches is reported from there in the last twenty-four hours. Many factories will have to suspend if the waters continues to rise.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
stmI Hunting silver Signatures.

WASHINGTON, May ll.-Representa- tive Pierce has not yet secured a ma jority of Democrats as signers to the request for rule from the committee on Rules for putting through the Silver Bill, but he is hopeful. Some of the men who refused to slgn when the pe- tition was circulated before have signed it now, having been reached by way of their con stituents.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
CoiIinsviIIe Miners Resume work.

CoLLINsvILLE, Ill, May ls.-The coal miners strike which commenced two weeks ago has terminated, the miners accepting the company's terms. Those employed at the Heintz Bluff mine went to work yesterday. No. mine will start to-day, and No. mine, owing to considerable repairs being made, will not start before May 70
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
JOHN BULL GROWLs.

American Registry for Two of His Ships
 the Cause-Admirslty to Explain.
 LONDON, May l2.-The passage by the United States Congress of the bill granting an American registry to the lnman steamers City of New York and City of Paris is received with much grumbling here. The board of trade has little to say on the subject. In- quiries are being made and it is be- lieved that the admiralty will make a a statement of some kind; otherwise it will be made a question in the house.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Chairman Clarkson Getting Well.

WAsHINGToN, May 12.-Chairman Clarkson has telegraphed Capt. Me Kee that he was mending rapidly and that he expected to leave Hot Springs, Ark, for Washington on Friday, ar- irving in time for work next Monday.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
xumbIed Like an Earthquake.

DrsUoUE. Iowa, May Hast nighs at lie site of the old Foclxler brewery iukyest Dubuque a rumbling sonnu lSe an earthquake was heard. inis Aorning it was discovered that neariy an acre of ground had dropped into subterranean lake which covers vass body of mineral
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
John c. New Coming Home.

LONDON, May l2.-Iohn c. New, the American Consul-General here, will sail for New York tomorrow Mir. New, who will be accompanied by his daughter, intends to pay visit to his home in Indianapolis
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
They Found a New RiII.

BosToN, Mass, May 12.-The Fed eral grand jury yesterday returned an indictment against the officials of the whisky trust which is believed by the district attorneys office to be able to stand any assault which may be made nnon if
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Charles Emory smith Resigns

WASHINGTON, May 1 1.-Charles Em- ory Smith of Pennsylvania, United States Minister to Russia, formally rendered his resignation to the Presi- dent yesterday, in order to resume his journalistic duties in Philadelphia.
The Forrest City times., 1892-05-13
Dedicated by the Governor.

VALPARAISO, Ind, May l2.-Fully 5000 people attended the dedication of the new college building of the North ern Indiana Normal school last night. Gov. Ira ! Chase delivered the dedi. catOry address