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The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11
BURNED TO DEATH TRAMPS.
Horrible End of Milford c. Smith, of New
 ark, O.

ark, o.
 NEWARK, O., Jan. S.-Wilford c. Smith, of the Newark Gas-light and Coke Co.,, was almost cremated yester- day morning by tramps who have been in the habit of sleeping in his barn. Mir. Smith determined to put stop tn it. It was dark when he went to the barn, and just as he reached the top of the stairway leading to the hay now some one struck him a severe blow on the head and escaped. He then went up into the now, where he was again assaulted by another man, and in the struggle he fell down the stairway unconscious.
 After recovering, he found himself surrounded by fire and his clothes burning. He managed to tear off the burning clothes and started for the door, but was overcome by the intense heat and again sank back unconscious.
 Some one turned in the alarm and the fire department responded at once. MT. Smith was found lying upon the floor with nothing on his person ex- cept his undershirt. He was carried into the open air where it was found that he was so badly burned that the skin dropped off his hands and lips, the entire body being terribly parched. He died last night. It is presumed that one of the tramps applied the match, after striking Mir. smith, to cover up the crime.
The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11
FAILURE ASSURED.
China Unwilling to Cede Any Territory to Japan-"Live to Fight Another Day."

China Unwilling to Cede Any Territory to
 Japan-"Live to Fight Another Day"
 PARIS, Jan. s.-The Paris edition of the Herald will print to-day dispatch from Shanghai saying that China's peace envoys to Japan have been in- structed not to surrender any terri tory. China is merely willing to con- cede the independence of Corea and to pay an indemnity. The failure of the negotiations is regarded in Shanghai as a foregone conclusion.
 Generals Chiang and Chen, of Port Arthur fame, whom Iii Hung Chang reported to the government as having died heroic deaths, facing the foe. have turned up without a scratch. A rigorous inquiry doubtless will be made.
The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11
AN AWFUL ACCIDENT.
To Escape Burning Over One Hundred Persons Jump from a Pleasure
 Steamer and are Drowned.

RIO JANEIRo, Jan. s.-There was an explosion on pleasure steamer off Nictheroy yesterday. The steamer caught fire. and scores of passengers were forced to leap overheard to es- cape the flames. It is reported that 120 were drowned.
 The Nictheroy was an American merchant vessel purchased by the Brayilian government for use against Admiral Mello's rebel fleet
The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11
THE WAR IN MASSOWAH.
The Italians Said to Have Defeated Elf
 teen Thousand MahdIsts.

LONDON, Jan. s.-The Central News hears from Cairo; Reports of serious fighting in the vicinity of Kassala con tinue consistently. The Italians un- der Gen. Baratieri are said to have de- feated 15,000 Mahdists, although they sustained heavy losses. No confirma- tion of this account can be obtained.
 It is stated that Egypt contemplates helping the Italians by making a strong attack upon Dongola No final decision has been reached however"
 A dispatch from Rome says that the government will send GOO new troops to Massowah.
The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11
A BATTLE OF GIANTS.

The Most Important ond Sensational Con-
 vention Ever Yet Held by Organized La-
 bor-Officers of the United Miueworkers
 ana Knights of Labor Preparing to
 Make the Fight of Their Lives at Co., lumbus.
 COLUMBUS, O., Jan. s.--The national executive board of the United Mine workers union completed its work, and the members left for their re- spective homes yesterday, leaving President Penna and Secretary Me Bryde to complete the arrangements for the convention to be held here Feb ruary 12.
 There will be two conventions, one of which will be composed of delegates from local assemblies of the Knights of Labor attached to District No. 135. and the other a joint convention of Knights of Labor and Progressive union delegates, composing the United Mineworkers' union.
 It has heretofore been the custom for the United Mineworkers' conven- tion to be held first, but for obvious reasons the Knights of Labor will meet first this time.
 Two calls have been formulated by the executive board, one of which is secret, and is being sent to Knights of Labor assemblies, and the other con- tains nothing of interest to the gen. eral public.
 The greatest interest hinges on the probable action of the Knights of Labor convention, which will meet Monday, February l. Upon the action taken at that meeting depends to great extent the business which will be transacted by the other convention. which will be called the following day.
 The secret meeting is understood to embody charges against Hayes and Sovereign of the Knights of Labor, and advises the miners to send dele gates in structed to vote to cut loose from the general assembly of the knights.
 On the other hand, secret circular is being sent out by Messrs. Hayes and Sovereign appealing to the miners to withdraw from the United Minework- CTS and connect themselves with the general assembly of the Knights of Labor.
 Thus the issue is drawn, and upon these two lines the fight between Knights of Labor and United Mine workers officials will be waged when the convention meets
 Should the mineworkers' officials win, the result will be loss of 5000 members to the Knights of Labor: and should Hayes and Sovereign come out victorious, the result will be practi- cally Reorganization of the mine workers organization.
 Grand Master Workman Sovereion and Secretary Hayes. together with the general executive board of the Knights of Labor, will be here to make the fight of their lives. and the same will be true of the mineworlzers' officials.
 In view of the fact that the fight will be bitter and speech making will probably be unlimited, it is not likely that the Knights of Labor convention will complete it's business in one day as contemplated by the call. Unless it should happen that the delegates be practically of one mind and conclude to cut the Wrangle between their two sets of officials short and decide the question on an issue themselves, there IS danger that the entire week will be consumed by the Knights of Labor convention.
 For the reason stated, the conven- tlons will be the most important and sensational ever held by any branch of organized labor
 "
The Forrest City times., 1895-01-11

DEAR SIR:.
 We have just received shipment of ohnson's Chill and Fever Tonic. It was bought with distinct understand ing between the manufacturers and ourselves that each and every bottle is guaranteed to cure any of the follow ing diseases: C1st. ChillS and Fever. End. Bilious Fever. 3rd. Hemorrhage Fever. 4th. Neuralgia. 5th. Measles.
 9th. LaGrippe. Now, we are willing to sell to you on the same conditions we buy it on. We will guarantee ONE single 50 cent bot tie to cure any of the diseases above enumerated. Failing to do so we will cheerfully return your money.
 Yours truly.
 J. c. ROBERTS,
 WEBB & TIPToN.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
STEADY PROGRESS.

Henry Clew's todays Financial News
says that tie firm, steady and sustained
step of the financial interests under the
recovery that has been in progress for
the last two months conveys a large
measure of solid assurance. Through
out, there has been no relapse, no timid
frights, no pessimistic misgivings. The
attitude of all interests has been such
as to suggest a conviction that the
country now stands on solid ground,
that the depression has not only got
past it's causes but also beyond its prin-
cipal effects and that an exhibition OF
rational confidence is all that is needed
for common cooperation in the pur-
suits of business. Some suspicion was
excited by the sudden and large rise in
certain leading staples of trade, lest it
should mean breaking loose OF pure
speculative spirit backed by no condi-
tions in the real state of business. Facts,
however. have now proved that the rise
was for the most part Legitimate and
natural.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

ln.this city there are some good,voters
who believe in women suffrage. We
have always contended that the true
home woman was not q leader IN the
movement. In New York State the
woman suffragists who have received q
very remarkable concession from the
Legislature must hereafter face kind
OF opposition which they have never
before encountered. The woman ad-
versaries OF woman suffrage are to take
the field against them, fully organized
and equipped, in order to defeat the
act providing for the submission OF the
woman suffrage question to the voters
of the State. There at last is some
thing which will certainly trouble the
mind of the most patient champion Of
the cause, Miss Susan b. Anthony. It
is in business style that the opposition
society has taken the enemy by the
horns. Upon it's executive committee
are number of society women who
know no such word as fail. They have
begun TO organize branches all over the
State. Their arguments lead one to
remark that they need not fear to chal-
lenge the suffragists to meet them in
debate. That would be q debate worth
listening to. II seems that their chief
objections to the suffrage are four In
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
New EnoIand 9riefs.

Dennis Shea leaped out Of the prisoners
dock in court at Salem and ran away.
Thomas r. Daley. who shot John
Hughes at Lynn, was held for the grand
jury.
The Gloucester city council passed over
the mayors veto 10000 loan for steam
fire engine for Magnolia.
Robert Manson, an aged citizen OF West
Rye N. H.. was probably fatally injured
by being thrown from his carriage.
The SUPERINTENDENT OF the Merchants
mill at Fall River has been called to
answer to a charge Of running overtime.
Bids were openee at the treasury for the
construction of life-saving station at
Gay Head, Mass. A. j. Brennan q Co. OF
Boston were the lowett bidders at $3.50.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

number: 1. That women can, without
the ballot. "get anything they want"
from the Legislature 2. That voting
will "wean them awayifrom their nat
ural spheres" 3. That If they were to
get the ballot they would "want office
and all the appurtenances OF political
life" 4. That women can never equal
men in fighting force, can never de-
fend the government like men.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Confederaiss' Patriotism Defended.

CHICAGO. May 4.-General John c. Un-
derwood, commanding the Confederate
veterans Of Chicago says regarding the
pronunciamento Of Commander Thayer
of Massachusetts,: IT am one who feels
certain that the southern people are
honest in their profession Of loyalty to the
Union; and that when the nation shall
need quick soldiery to defend It's honor,
the south may be relied on to volunteer
without conditions, and In time for effec-
tive duty under the 'old flag"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Murderer The ASSIGNEE.

MINNEAPOLIS. May 4-Interesting ques-
ton has arisen as to the insurance OH the
life Of Catherine Cling, for whose murder
Harry Hayward is to hang. Her twin
sister, Julia Cling, has been appointed ad.
ministratrix of her estate, and an effort
will be made to collect the $40, 600 insur
ance. The policies were assigned to Hay
ward, and he will be made a party to the
.,,it
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Seventeen Men Lost.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, May A.
Schooner George r. White of Seattle was
wrecked in a gale in Alaskan waters.
Seventeen of the crew were either
drowned or frozen to death. Eight reached
shore and still survive. The steamer ko-
diak was also wrecked in the same gale,
hut no lives were lost
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

Although the School Committee voted
to adopt the plans of William r. Walker
& Son for the new High School there is
not a member who would not be glad
of q change of location.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

The Providence License Commits
sioners have awarded the last of the
licenses for the year, There were 400
granted, among them being some new
ones, while half a dozen or 80 OF the
Oldest dealers were shut out.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

"Billy" Reagan's application for a
license was "held up in Central Falls
last night. Are the Republicans
through with his influences?
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Dsnle6 by Grant Family.

NEW YoRR, May 4-The rumor that
Mrs Nellie Grant. Sartoris and General
Douglas were to be married Is denied by
Mrs. Grants family. Mrs. Frederick ID.
Grant says: "Mrs. Sartorls has stated
positively to all the members OF her family
that there Is no truth whatever In the re-
port of her engagement to General
Douglas, and no foundation for the
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Henry Ceorus Gets a Slice.

ALBION, N. Y, May The will of s. M.
Burroughs. who died recently at Monte
Carlo, has just been received here. He
left s25, 600 each to the John Parsons
Presbyterian church and the Boxwood
cemetery in Medina and SEQ, 900 to Henry
George, the single tax advocate.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
The Sanford VIII Case.

NEWPORT May A-The arguments In
the Sanford will case were begun yoster-
day afternoon. Jef Chandler argued Tor
tho plaintiffs 1t 10 tho general impression
that the will will be sustained. ---s
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
New CruIsses For Germany.

BERLIN, May 4-Gernany has concluded
contracts with leading German shipping
companies for 10 steamers, to act a. cruis-
ers In time Of war. Among the vessels
are the best line steamers running to New
York
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Tho e-HarvArd Boat Race.

NEW HAVEN, May 4-As 1t is Harvard's
turn this year to fix the date for the New
London boat race, word has been received
that they have decided on June 2S.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Struck by liQhlninQ.

IRoNToN, O., May 4.-Chilton Woods,
Ham Baselle and I. J. Boldman, during
q storm, took shelter under . tree, which
was struck by lightning and shattered
into fragments. Woods was instantly
killed, Basells fatally injured and Bold
man seriously shocked.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Han a Dozen Briaands Killed

CATANIA, May "A band Of nine brig
ands attacked house at Aci Castslas and
killed one Of Its occupants. A number Of
gems darmes overlook the brigands, and
in the fight which followed six Of tho out
laws were killed and three ArreGted.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

NEW YORK. May A-John l. Sullivan
has telegrapbed that IL will be impossible
for him to second Kilrain In his bout with
O'Donnell on Monday next He an
nounces his intention, however, Of chal-
lenpinQ the winner
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Steam ". Street Railway

BRocKToN. May A-Ths New YORK, New
Haven and Hartford railroad has applied
for an injunction 70 prevent the Brookeou
Street Railway company from crossing
their tracks In Stoughton. at grade.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
The Ocalh Penalty.

ATLANTA, May 4-Ed westbrook, an
1s.year- old negro, who killed another
negro In dispute about o dog, wss
hanged at AmericuA
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
Nanhiha Exploded.

LOWELL, May 4.-Fire followed an ex-
plosion of naphtha vapor in the Bay State
dyehouse, causing loss OF $1,000. The
rapid spread of flames placed several en-
ployes in peril for q short time.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
No, vsa,hsv Ahsao Or JymN

MANCHESTER N. r., May l-Repoete
from many parts Of northern New Hamp.
shire state that the weather ~ vesy
warm yesterday. the thsffnometsr IN some
places reaching ever % degrees u w
shada. ., Saxk
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

"ANTS, TO LIFTS. etc., under this head
Only cost ID cents. The best results
follow. Trv IL once.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

/. The great pharmacy fair in Boston is
being numerously attended. Several
of the pharmacists of this city and vi
cinity are planning trip to see it.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

VIZ ANTED-A FEW MORE BOOK AGENTS
wv in this and the adjoining counties for
"Our Journey Around the World" bran
new book by Rev. Francis T.. Clark, Pres't or
the United Soc. OF Christian Endeavor. The
best chance to make money ever offered 10
all who want prontable work. A good agent
$lOO month. Now is the time. Distance no
hindrance. for We Pay Freight, Give Credit,
Premium Copies. Free Outfit, Extra Terms
ana Exclusive Territory. sFor particulars
and choice specimens of the 200 Engravings,
write to A. ID. WOkTHINGT TON Il CO.. Hart.
ford, Conn. as 4w
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

A CARD-Anyone ever having purchased
IA piano or organ Of Cory Brothers will
hear of something to their advantage by
calling on Cory Brothers Co. at their new
store, No. 397 Westminster St., Providence.
m26tf
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
411nttta. 90 NRt, Gtc.

"ANTED-A girl to do general house,
:" work. Apply at LOG Spring street. .-l
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

MEN TO take orders in every town and
Nx city; no delivering; coed wages; paw
weekly; no capital; 81 eady work. GLEN
BROS. Rochester, N. Y. a94w
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

T LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS-Chautau.
IL qua Nursery Co. offer liberal commits.
siOns or salary and expenses. High grade
stock at low prices. New specialties. Men
wanted In every town. Steady work. Pay
weekly. Address III. B. WILLIAMS, Sec'y,
Portland, N. III. a94W
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04

SALEsMEN WANTED to sell Seed POta
chance to increase .yOur income. Liberal
terms. Outfits tree. Apply at once. A. ID.
Pratt, Nurseryman and Scotsman. Rochester,
N, Y. a04w
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-05-04
$4,000.

As the party Will be necessarily limited In
number, application should be made early I'm
order that accommodations may nc secured.
Tickets may be purchased Mt the Paw ucket
Ticket ONCE. v. a. HAYWARD, Ticket Agt',
Pswtucket station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21
rnILADnlrHiA .4fFIlRs.


Matte Greer, years old, was burned
TO death while playing around a bonfire
at Twenty-fourth and York streets.
The batfleship Indiana steamed to
the League Island navy yard Tuesday
and was formally transferred to the
government.
The body of an unknown man, 30 or
GO years old, was found hanging on
Tuesday in the carriage sheds at the
Geological Garden.
The coroner's jury found, Tuesday.
that the death of Sarah Hayes, 10 years
old, was due to violence at the hands
Of William Ramsden, who was com
mitted to prison. ......5.
Joseph Hodgetts pleaded guilty on
Tuesday to murder Of the second degree
in killing his brother, William Hod.
gets, and was sentenced to 20 years in
the Eastern Penitentiary.
At the instance OF the Woman
Branch Of the Pennsylvania Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to animals,
six men were Tuesday given hearing
before Magistrate Lukens on the charge
of participating in pigeon shooting
match, Frederick Swartz, Fred.
Weingard and Harry Boeckel were
fined $40 each, but took appeals and
were held in $500 bail each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21
FLEECED OUT OF 5000,

Peter o'Neh Thought He Was a Winner TO
the Tame OF $4,000, But Soon Learned Of
His Error.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Townsend, Nov. H. Two strangers,
low 10 stature, neatly dressed and sill
very tongued, called upon Peter
O'Neill, farmer living in Thorough
fare Neck on Wednesday, and when
they left him at sunset that evening
they were richer by 5000, having fleeced
the unsuspecting farmer out OF that
much Of his hard-earned money.
The swindlers appeared at the O'Neil
farm house early Wednesday morning,
pretending to be agents for some newly
devised farming implements, and after
winning the coniidenc of their victim,
soon had him engaged in card game.
They Haunted handfuls OF greenbacks
in his face. To keep in the game no
drew 5000 Of a Smyrna bank. Several
exciting games with the cards followed
and at the final ending of the series
tho farmer had in his possession Sc. 900
Of their supposed genuine money,
which afterwards, to his sorrow, proved
to be counterfeit The strangers had
duped him cleverly, and managed to
decamp with his 5000 in good money.
Mr.. 0'Neil has informed the Smyrna
police of his loss.
MR.. o'NEnL's STATEMENT.
Smyrna, Nov. 10. Concerning the
published story that he was fleeced out
of 5000 by bunco sharps, Mr.. Peter
O'Neil makes the following statements
Oh Wednesday morning well-dressed
young man, giving his name as Hop.
kins, came to Mr.. O'Neil's farm near
Greenspring for the purpose of looking
over the land, stock, &C., with view
of buying it. He left saying he would be
back next day. True 10 his word he
was on hand and secured the figures at
which the property would be sold. Mr..
O'Neil and Hopkins thence started
for the home Of W. b. Wilson. neigh
boring farmer. On the road they were
stopped by another stranger, who after
short conversation suggested game
of cards. This met with immediate
approval, 80 the game was begun.
Hopkins winning large amounts from
the stranger.
All the time Mr.. O'Neil was urged
TO take hand. This he finally did
and won s. at the first crack, but in
stead of taking the money he threw it
back to the stranger, telling him "to
keep MS money. instead OF going
over to Wilson'S farm, they turned
around and met the stranger again on
the road. Hopkins continuously urged
O'Neil to go TO Smyrna, draw some
money and try to win from the
stranger. By this time Mr.. O'Neil
suspected them to be swindlers and at
once threatened to go in town and have
the constable come and arrest them.
The men then became frightened and
left, and were seen atterward boarding
the train at Clayton. Both men seemed
TO have large rolls of money, but Mr..
O'Neil is not able TO say whether it
was genuine. As to Peter O'Nei being
''fleeced out of $780," be denies the
report and says he hadn't a cent with
him, nor did he draw any out OF the
Smyrna banks. The affair has caused
considerable interest in this COM
munity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-21
PRISkFORD.


SpeculCorrespondemceo OF Gazette ana Journal
Frankford, Nov. IA son of Will
liam Helm, colored, living near town,
was shot in the leg by the accidental
discharge of a gun in the hands
of colored companion. The boys
were in tho woods rabbit hunting.
DR.. John James of Ocean View, as
sisted by Drs. Gum and Collins Of
this town and McCabe of Roxanna,
amputated the limb about an inch be-
low the knee joint
The Diamond Tray and Basket Co,
have commenced rebuilding their fac
tory, which was destroyed by fire "a
month ago. The new factory will be
located at the north end of the rail-
road switch. The main building will
be 100x5O feet and three stories in
height. Tho engine and boiler will be
located in an annex. An S0-horse
power boiler will supply the steam
while 20 horse power engine will sup
ply the power. Only the most I'M
proved machinery will be used. Be-
sides the machinery necessary TO the
manufacturing Of butter trays, berry
and peach baskets a complete saw mill
and grist mill will be put in also re-
saving. band saving and double sur
face planning machines will be put in,
giving employment TO more than hun
dred men, womeA2nd children. Work on
the building j wv being pushed as
fast as the " permits