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Tacoma Will Celebrate.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intciilgeneer
TACOMA. May 3i.-At a mass meeting
held at the city hall this evening ar
rangements were perfected for holding q
Fourth of July celebration. Special Efforts
will be made for n plan that Sill Please
residents or all parts of the county.
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DONNELLY ELECTED PRESIDENT
Returns Of Vote for Onicers of Inter.
national Typographical Union.

NEW YORK, May M-Returas OF the
vote for officers of the International w.
biographical Union were received at the
headquarters OF big Six" tonight. A,
midnight returns indicate the election OF
samuel b. Donnelly. OF New York. pres.-
dent; John Dorfiinger. second vice presi-
dent; w. G. Harber, of Boston, fourth
vice president: Charles A, Allen. os Bos-
ton. sixth vice president; ]. W. Brentwood.
OF Denver. secretary treasurer
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Sra. L. y. Julian. Of zgis Cottage ave-
nae Spokane has loss her husband.
Coroner Yansi%il FeCssyed a ietter from
nsr yesterday askiEg whether he could
GIVE her any Information that would az
zsz. her sn Gearing up the matter. Mr.
Julian has .Ave- heen SO unfortunate as
70 aave his name Inscribed On the records
cf she c9scaer's office.
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Keene. the Actor. very III

NEW YORK, May s1-Thomas W.
keene. the actor. upon whom an OPERA
ton for appendicitis was performed on
Saturday at New Brighton. had a re-
lapse tonight and his condition has be
come critical.
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CoLrax NAN nnoMNs HIMSELF.


Special Dispatch to the Post-TntelIigencer
COLFAX, May 3l.-Late this afternoon
James Cribs, stone cutter, Gged IS
years. committed suicide by jumping into
Coopers lake. He had been partially de-
mented for several days from religious ex-
element and financial troubles He leaves
an aged widow and two sons
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New Congressman Elected

NEW BEDFORD. May 31-william 8.
Greene. OF Fan River, has been elected
to congress IN the Twelfth Massachusetts,
district, 10 succeed the late Congressman
Simpkins.
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There are ten aainncn eznneries in what
eygrs sssanfy fear located al FsairE1aEen.
four nj Blaine. ose at Village Point and
one at Polnt Roberts
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MINISTER TO TURKEY

Oscar >. Strauss, of New York, II
Nominated.
WASHINGTON. May 31.-President Nc
kinley today transmitted TO the senate the
nomination OF Oscar S. Strauss. Of New
York, to be minister to Turkey.
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SALT LAKE. May si.-The Portland &C.
n7en, C0npany's works here we've destroy
ed by FIRE tonight. Loss. $500, !nsusoa
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First summer evening lard coucari Il
night al Madison PARK. cock
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TIE ucw orgssa.sak}ea % Soaz q Vese~-
zee al Blai7e s,1s t&en naYH.1 George
Dewey camp ia soncT Of fAs hero cf Ma
niLa.
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What lis the poets dowerY Love ana lishA
Sun-thouahsg by day, s.ar-dreams b4
night.
Life deep hearted like a rose, 4
And heavsrf when hts day shsl close. .
--Boston Transcript. 1
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"D.acky" - IT. disgrace. Tommy
Bevan. captain OF the CHAIN gang. says
thai ..B.acky" betrayed bis conndsnes ~
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PROFIT IN COAL MINING.
Issaquah Mine Earning a Gooa
Monthly Surplus.

Receiver p. Y. Hickman. Of the Seattle
Coal and Iron Company. has filed his sec
ond quarterly report, containing a state
ment Of the receipts and disbursements
made under his direction for the three
months ending April 30. Tho report In a
fiatfering commentary on the condition
of the property. In that II shows a surplus
OF receipts above expenditures OF $50 for
the period covered by the report.
Following Is a synopsis Of the report:
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VAN CAMPS Pork AID Bs2nA
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ss.sska ~ DISGRACE.

Ordered tn the Blacksmith shop Tor
T.eIs. He Drinks Many Beers.
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DIAMOND Ice. Tel. Pike -.

VAN CAMPS Pork AID RsAnA
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VAN CAMPS PORK ana Beans.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
HOW IT'S VIEWED IN ENGLAND.
Comments OF the London Afternoon News
papers on President McKiniey's
Cuban Message.

LONDON, April 1a-The afternoon
newspapers differ in their estimates of
President Mckinley's message to con-
gress on the Cuban question.
The Pail Mall Gazette regards it as
strong. but temperate, and says:
President KcKinley is right in following the
constitutional course of throwing upon con-
greSs the responsibility for national action and
there is no doubt what congress action will be
In our opinion it is too late TO avoid war as
Spain is apparently determined to fight a hope
less battle rather than yield to demands which
though expressed by America alone are In re-
atty the demands OF an informal concert of the
worlds civilization"
The st. James Gazette complains that
the message leaves everything in state
of uncertainty, but says:
president Mckinley and congress may well
hesitate TO accept the really serious RESPONSE
oility OF committing the United States to the
recognition of bands of brigands as govern
ment"
In conclusion, the st. James Gazette
remarks;
III the United States were a European power.
governed by Pitt or a Bismarck a war OF con-
quest would result; but it is doubtful II the
United States is prepared for that work.
The Globe expresses the opinion that
1T is a message OF aodication adding
While the situation IN Cuba is eminently IN
satisfactory. ii is a question whether Amer
lean interference on the lines suggested is like
ly 10 improve matters. While the statesmen of
the United States shrink from entailing the
alternative OF annexation, they must not COM
plain If their Cuban policy is condemned as
combining a maximum OF certain loss and a
minimum OF possible gain. The refusal to rec
will
tension between the United States and Spain &"
The Westminster Gazette saws:
The presidents message has made.out an ex-
cellent case for the intervention OF the United
States After all the United States
has large claims for Intervention In all affairs
in America The Venezuela arbitration estab-
lished afar-reaehing precedent"
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

masonic order, died Monday, aged 6s
years.
duel was fought at Mineral CITY.
kas., between Jack Murphy, a farmer,
and an unknown man. Both were
killed, each receiving four shots in the
body.
William Dodson, fire commissioner.
and for IS years in the employ of the
Illinois Central Railroad Co.. at the
union station at Decatur, H., died
Monday.
Orders have been issued at Washing
ton placing the Chickamauga camping
ground under the jurisdiction of Gen.
John K. Brooke, of the department OF
the lakes.
Fire destroyed twelve horses, seven
buggies and three carriages in Seeber
d billiards. livery stable at Benton, Ill.
Five frame buildings adjoining were
also destroyed
Lieut.. George T. Blow. one of the
officers of the Maine, has been assigned
to duty on the auxiliary man-of-war
Potomac. The work of mounting guns
on the Potomac and equipping her for
service will be done at once.
Judge Higgins of the Boone county
llnd.) circuit court has ordered an in.
vestigation by the grand jury of the
death OF Perry st. Clair, found on the
railroad tracks ten years ago. Late
developments point to murder.
BY severely simply and unostenta-
tlous ceremony that was emphatic of a
period of stern action in the naval de.
partment of the government, the trans
fer OF the gunboat Vixen to the ma.
tons active list was ACCOMPLISHED
Monday at Philadelphia.
Bids for supplying 10000 tons OF
oltuminous coal for the United States
government have been forwarded Ia
Washington. OF the total 20. 900 tons
is TO be free on board at Baltimore and
Philadelphia, and 10, 900 tons alongside
ships in New York harbor and the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The supreme court has sustained the
decision of the Montana state court in
the 81. O00.000 First national bank stock
case. from Butte, by which Andrew ]
Davis, one of the heirs of the Davis es.
tate, comes into the possession of the
First national bank of Butte now
valued at fully $500, 900.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
A NATIONAL GUARD CALL.
How 1t Would Draw Upon the States
and Territories of the Union
for Men.
ADJUTAHT- GENERAL COa8lN'S FIGURES.
Table Showing the Number of Men Each
state and Territory Would Have to Pro-
vide In Case of a Call for Fifty Thousand
Troops for Immediate Service In the
Event of War.

WAsHISGToS. April l3.-In anticipa-
ton of the possibility of a call on the
national guard of the states and terri
tories to assist in the national defense
In the case of war with Spain, Adit.-
Gen. Corbin of the army has compiled
a mass of interesting information
in connection with the strength
of the national guard and the
quota each state and territory
would be expected to furnish under
calls for from $4,000 to zoo. 900 men ac-
cording. first. to the strength of the
national guard, and second, according
TO the population of the different states
and territories. These tables are very
complete and show precisely the num-
Der of men each state or territory
would be expected to furnish under the
constitution, regardless of the strength
of the national guards organizations
in each state and territory.
In explanation of the tables given
below, 1t may be stated that while the
total strength of the national guard of
New York is II, 100, in case the national
guard of the country was called upon
to supply $4,000 men, New York's APP
portionment, according to its strength.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.
A volunteer artillery company has

A volunteer artillery company has
been formed at Belleville, Ill.
Julia Arthur. the actress. has married
Benjamin 7. Cheney, the richest man in
Boston.
A rumor is current that Gov. Stephens
of Missouri would like to succeed Sem
ator CockrelL
Lieut. Hardeman of the Tenth cav
airy has been assigned to duty with the
Missouri national guard.
Timothy Murphy committed suicide
at st. Louis because he could not marry
Mrs. Jennie Clark, whose husband is
living.
Thomas Credler. United States COM
missioner to the Paris exposition. and
Lieut.. A. c. Baker, started for America
Monday.
In order to prevent further trouble
Russia says kin-Chou bay must be in
cluded in the lease of Port Arthur and
TaLien-Wan.
At Fannin. Tex, Postmaster Golf and
Edwin Pitts, merchant, had duel to
the death because Golf objected to Pitts
attention to his daughter.
Judge Allen, at Springfield, H., has
issued an order restraining the coal
miners at Carterville from interfering
with the company's mines.
Archie c. Moorehouse, aged is, was
instantly killed by the accidental dis
charge of his gun, while hunting, ten
miles north of Guthrie, Okla.
Edwin C. Roush. of Bloomington, ILL.,,
died in Denver, Col, from quick con-
sumption, aged Al He was formerly
wholesale grocer of Bloomington.
Mrs. Hannah Wren, aged II years,
died at Lincoln, Ill.,, at the home of her
son, Prof. w. j. Wren, superintendent
of public schools of Mclean county.
Capt. William 0fakelle, an old citi-
zen of Hannibal. No., and prominent
member of the grand army and the
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Resignation of General Manager sticknev
of the Chicago Great Western.

CHICAGO, April IA circular has
been issued by General Manager Sam
nei I. Stickney, of the Chica go Great
western railway, announcing the res
ignation of General Superintendent c.
Shields, to take effect April Is. He
viii be succeeded by Raymond Du Puy.
formerly of the Maple Leaf route. 1t ia
said Mr. Shields will be connected with
an important railroad system in the
east, but has no plans for his immedi-
ate future. Mr.. Du Puy is a resident
Of st. Paul. and is well known in rail.
road circles there and in Chicago.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
BEYOND BELIZE.
Herrf Was stuck on His New Brown


The lady in the railway car would have
claimed undisputed recognition as the most
overdressed person in any OF the counties
through which the train passed had 1t not
been for her son. He was one OF the
weary-faced. scrupulously clad little peo-
pie who afford support to the theory that
poverty may be a comparative blessing to
the very young. lie did not LOOK as II
genuine good time would fit him. The am
bition to drill him into unflagging selt-con-
sciousness had met with obvious and pa
thetie success He sat with his neck
stretched out to keep from wrinkllng his
lace collar The novel which his mother
read was one of the most recent and pom
derous The title, in large gilt letters. was
turned toward the aisle as she held II be
fore her, turning the pages with suspicious
infrequency. A mist had gathered on the
pane, so that the boy could not look out of
the window. Instinct was more powerful
than culture, and before he thought he had
taken his glOved finger and rubbed a round
spot through which he could look with one
eye. His mother fairly gasped with indig-
nation.
Henri" she exclaimed.
Yes, ma am
you bad child, How can you do such
things"
He made no reply, but penitently turned
his back upon the mental luxury with
which he had hoped to provide himself.
But his mother evidently prided herself
upon her achievements as a domestic dis
eiplinarian. In loud voice she continued:
Now, you sit there perfectly quiet, and
remember what | tell you. Ii you DO any
thing like that again"
As she paused to consider her threat the
child gazed into her face with tense appre-
hension.
I'll open that window and toss you out
and let the car run over you. so that all the
wheels will cut you up in little bits of
piecesi"
His eyes grew big with dread. and in
tones of mingled incredulity and dismay he
exclaimed
Mamma. In my new brown suit ~
Washington Star.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

would be 5,705. and according to its
population 5,0O5. In case the call
should be for 2Oo,o0O men it would
be required to furnish %, $50 men ac-
cording to the national guards organi-
cation and 2o020 according to the pop
ulation of the state.
The following is the official appor-
tionment of the various states and ter
ritories on a basis of a call for sc. 900
men, the proportions being maintained
according to the same ratio in the case
of calls for 1000 600, 10000 and 2O0, 900
men:
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Goes to Church.


tried different doctors and many proprietary
remedies, but was not benefited.
Last March | tried DIR. Williams Pink
llIis for Pale People and before | had fin
lshed the first box | began to feel that they
were dong me good. | continued using
them and steadily grew better.
have used thirteen boxes of the pills
and to-day feel better than for the past fl
teen years. Myappetite is good, feel bright.
cheerful and have desire to live and enjoy
society.
Il have been a member of the Methodist
church for many years, but for six wears
was unable to attend. am able now to at
tend the church services regularly and GER
talniy appreciate that privilege consider
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
wonderful medicine and am confident no
other medicine could have effected the won
dertul cure they have in my case" DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
composed of vegetable remedies that exert
a powerful influence in purifying and enrich.
ing the blood, thus curing many diseases.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

WASHINGTON, April lS-After Con-
sul-General Lee gets through with the
congressional committee he will be
wanted at the White House for very
serious business. He is military man.
The campaign OF intervention is TO be
planned. Gen. Lees opinions upon that
Are desired
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

WAsHISeToS, April 1s.--Consul- Gen.
eral Lees return to the United States
and his trip to Washington was marked
by series of ovations by the people
along the route wherever il was nos
sible for crowds of enthusiastic ad-
mirers TO get near the train. His car
was loaded with flowers.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
ZEN. LEE AT HOME ONCE MORE.
Enthusiastic. Reception of the Gallant
yirginisn at the Capital of
His Native state.

RICHMOND. Va. April 13.-Consul-
General Fitzhugh Lee arrived here at
II a. m.. in special train over the At
lantic Coast line. The train remained
At the depot about ten minutes
There were at least 10000 peo-
pie present, including the governor
and staff and the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues. The governor welcomed
the consul general. who made brief
speech. He said the time for talk was
over. and that the time for action had
come
The Howitzers fred n salute on the
arrival of the train. The widest en-
tusiasm prevailed
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Preparing for Contingencies

JEFFERSON CITY, No.. April 1a.-All
activity about the state armory to.
day. Adjt.-Gen. Bell is having all
equipments OF the national guard of
Missouri placed in condition for serv.
ice. He has issued orders to all COM
panies to prepare their equipment for
shipment.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
The Spanish Are Worried.

HAVANA, April 13.-Spanish officers
at the palace are greatly worried over
the news of Gomez's approach, and
troops have been called into Havana.
and much work is being done in throw
ing up new earthworks in the rear of
the city, and otherwise strengthening
the forts in that section.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

New YORK, April 13.-The British
steamer Taft, arrived from Port Anto-
MO with cargo of fruit. Capt Canro-
bert, on arrival at quarantine. greeted
the shipnews reporter with the state
ment that he saw the Spanish flotilla
at the Canary islands, and they are
coming over to smash our crockerv.n
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
A Couple of Young Heroes.

ST.. Louis, April ls.-Fred, aged 2l.
and Eugene, aged is, sons of Mayor
Ziegenhein of this city, proved them
selves heroes by rushing into burn
ing building and, with others. rescuing
Michael Fay and family of seven from
what threatened to be certain death.
The fire was of incendiary origin.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
The Impression at Berlin.

LONDON, April l3.-According to
special dispatch from Berlin. the i'm
preston created at the German capital
by President McKinley's message to
congress was not very favorable. Its
tone, the dispatch continues, is con-
sidered dilatory, and as not promising
peace.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

NEW YORK, April l3-The submarine
boat Holland, which has been sub
Jected to such severe tests. and which
has behaved so splendidly, will proba-
bly, become the property of the gov
ernment.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

WASHINGTON. April l2--Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee arrived in Washington at 2:30
p. m. and entering a closed state de-
partment carriage. was driven at once
up the avenue. a hundred or more
bicyclists accompanying the carriage.
Word had gone through the depart
ment that he was due to arrive. and the
corridors in front of the secretary's
door were jammed with people, and as
Gen Lee stepped from the eleva-
tor in front of the secretary's
door the crowd gave three
rousing cheers which rang though
the building. Gen. Lee bowed his rec
ignition TO the crowd and was imme-
diately ushered into the secretarv's
room. The enthusiasm throughout the
building was tremendous and the
cheers drew an enormous thronp
to the corridors. Gen. Lee re-
NAMED in the building only a
few minutes, quickly departing. ac-
companied by Secretary sherman and
Assistant Secretary Day, for the White
House. The state department at once
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

:. A Comic History of Greece, from the Ear.
lest Times to the Death of Alexander the
Great. BY Charles NJ. Snyder Philadel.
phia: j. h. Lippincott Company. :.
The author of this work has set himself
the task of making truly serious set OF CIR.
cumstances, exceedingly funny. He has
unquestionably succeeded, as he expresses:
it. He wrote the book for the purpose OF
getting even with the myths and heroes Of
antiquity who caused him such anguish in
school days. The Comic History OF Greece
is witty and humorous, without being vul'
gar. About 80 illustrations illuminate the
lines from the pencils of half dozen artists.
The, book is truly tickle tonic for the mel
ancholy.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Engineer Charged with SMUGGLING

New YORK, April ls.-Robert Little.
an engineer ON the American liner
Paris, was held in s. 900 bail by Com
missioner Shields, on a charge of SNUG
Cling laces. His operations, it is said.
have amounted TO 5000. 900.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Trouble for would-Be Iynche.,.

BURLINGTON, Ia, April l3-Judge
Withrow has instructed the grand jury
TO investigate and return indictments
against the leaders of the mob which
attempted to lynch murderer Storms in
Burlington recently.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
H0.T0.QAc Sold and guaranteed by all drug.
gists TO CURE Tobacco Habit
A Family Secret.

"That's papa's picture" explained the
little girl to the caller who was looking at
a framed photograph on the piano. you
wouldn't know it unless | told you. cause
it's got smile on the face" Chicago Tnb-
unp
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
1t is stated by Adit.- ten. Corbin that

IN case call for troops becomes neces-
sary 1t will be based upon the popula-
ton of the different states. and the
above table shows that, with few ex-
ceptions, the national guard of the
various states and territories is fully
equal to a demand for a call for 2Oo. 900
men.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

WASHINGTON, April Senator
Lindsay offered q resolution directino
the president, in Cuban military oper.
ations, to act in concert with Gomez
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
Comparing Notes.

"Pve been married five years" said the
proud little matron from Detroit.
That's nothing" laughed the Chicago
woman who occupied the same seat on the
train. I've been married five times
Detroit Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

~ - L " Z 1 IL
standing | am
TX t y Fl v e
V e a RS I'D,
have a pleas
a n t h 0 IN e
and o I h e r
comforts, life
to me WAS Tar
from enjoy
able, for all
other things
pale into in
81
when you are
without good
II e a ! [ h. |
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM.
From ST. Lawrence Plaindealer, Canton,
N Y.

To suffer for years with prevailing pain.
full ailment, which baffled skillful medical
treatment, yet which was cured by a simple
household remedy, Is the lot which befell
Mrs. George L; Rogers, of West Main
Street, Canton, \. Y.
Thirteen years ago." said Mrs. Rogers
to reporter, Il was attacked with inflam-
matory rheumatism and a complication of
diseases. You can judge somewhat OF what
| endured when you look at these hands
They were distorted. twisted and swollen.
My foot, too, Is so much out Of shape that
the big toe lays across the others, the end
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15
A Blasted Hope.

LONDON, April IA special dispatch
from Madrid says: 1T was hoped the
presentation Of Senior Polo Bernabe's
memorandum in regard to the armis-
tice would discount the effect of Pres
ident McKinleys message"
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-15

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kine's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle 4
treatise. Dr. Kline, 933 Arch st Phila. Pa.