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The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
THURSDAY. June 9.
Grain end Proxisions.

STLoUIs Flour Patents. S. 095.90; straight, t5. 5.3sfg5-50; clear. s4 556150o. Wheat-No. ? red. sl.0o; No. 3. gsc. Corn-No mixed 3ia No. white. 32c. Oats-No. 2. 29c. Hay = Prairie, s7.50fJlO00: mixed timothy s7 50 | 10 00: clear timothy, ss.50g lg.O0 Butter-Creamery. l4sJi61fc; dairy. llEblic Eggs-Fresh Sc. Lard Prime steam. sa9s Pork-New standard mess. sii- -50Gil-50 Bacon-Extra shorts 6kc; clear ribs. 61sc clear. 7c all packet Wool Choice tub-washed, 2yG2sc.
 Wheat-Futures closed: June 9le b; July. e4c b; September s61.c.
 Corn-Futures closed: June 3I4e n: July. Sissc; September s2s ssc a.
 CHIcA6o-Opening quotations: Wheat-Jdiy opened at go19sssc, sold down 70 9sa.c then up to Es4c and declined 10 gse. September started at s25sgs254e, advanced to s2tsc then sold down to sls9slt.c. Corn-July opened at sfG3itsc. sold down steadily to 3SssGS34c OatS-July began at 24s.82isc, and declined to 24sx02Gsse. Provisions July pork opened at sll52i.. ad- vanced to SLIGO. and then declined to siI sssS. July lard opened at s6 25 and sold of to s6 % July ribs ribs started at 8 95 and declined to s590
 CHICAGO Closing quotations: wheat-Juae. sL0s; July, s2G9l4c: September. 7sssG7s lac: December, 7Tkc. Corn-June. 3sgac: July. s3e September, 33Bc Oats-June, 2ic. July 24Sc; September. EXC. Pork-June, siLl5s.: July. siLi7h; September. sll.30 Lard June. 6 10: July. s6. 10g6 i2h; September Sdi7ss86 a Short Ribs-June, s5s2s July, s5.s2 Septem- Der s. 90
 CHICAGo-Cash wheat: No. 2 red sl 10; No 3, red, e5eGsi.O6 No. 2 hard. slO5: No ? spring sl0o; No. spring. e5c6tsl.0s; No 1 northern spring, sL22 Cash corn: No. ?. 33sxc; No |. ShSc- Cash oats: No. 2, 25Axc: No. g. .55xc
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
LATE NEWS ITEMS,

The convention of the American Theosophical society at Cincinnati de- cided to transfer their headquarters from New York to Cincinnati. Dele gates from 30 societies are present, there being 54 delegates in all.
 A plot to break jail was discovered at Selma, Ala. A dozen county pris- oners had plotted to overpower the jailer, killing him if necessary A siung shot and files were taken away from them and the leaders put in irons
 The Italian minister of foreign af- fairs, the marquis Visconti Venosta, declares that no power or combination of powers will intervene in the Span ish- American war, unless one of the belligerents invites such interve ntion.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Moods Pills cure indigestion s eens-
THE WORM TURNS
Suffering Humanity win Not a,-..
 Tame1y Submit to Affnbt,,,~

The affable passenger had been ssa,eh;.. Tor victim for long time He had S m.Ss exclamations when reading his nsner ;n ,asqs sqs hopes that it would attract the st.sa..l ,n .ae ot some one and give him the opportn,;,n rtn,,sa to show his power as conversationaliss 'y h.. all his little ruses failed. The peopls rsa ys. sat near him seemed to be wholly ean,s.ul "nl on themselves, but still he yvas re. ..eIe0 sle pleteiy discouraged. He looked about b,s and, selecting one man to whom he tbon.a. he might be able to impart much interes,sas lntormation, he began operations bv rs marking. v H
 Pardon me, but you look very much l;t. a man I know" hAs
 The man who was addressed looked over.h. anable passenger gloomily, and, recogni1ns the type, he replied. in tones that won1d cause the thermometer to sink, even in d, sbs Klondike: - 'n sne :. Yes, that is possibly so; but at the sam. .lme you must excuse me, for you look er. 1ctly like man 1 don't want 10 kuovs
 Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
ACCEPTABLE ARTICLES.
4 General Memorandum Prepared by Surgeon-General Stern
 berg of the Army.
IT IS IN REPLY TO NUMEROUS LETTERS.
thing for the Sick and Wounded Sol diers in the Field May Learn What Ar ticies wIn Prove Most UsefuI and Ac- eeptable and Where to Send Them

WAsHISeToS June 2.-Surgeon-GeD- eral Sternberg. of the army. has re- ceived numerous letters from patriotic most acceptable for the use of our sick and wounded soldiers in the field or in the hospitals For the purpose of an swering in a general way these inquir- ies. he has prepared the following mem- orandum which will be sent to persons communicating with him on the sub iect:
 Money may be sent to the surgeon general of the army as contribution to the hospital funds of the hospital ship "Reiief" and of United States gen. eral hospital. This will be sent to the surgeons in charge to be expended for delicacies for the sick, such as canned soups, jellies. lemons, oranges, etc. Those who prefer may con- tribute canned soups, clam broth, orange marmalade, ginger ale, biscuit, water crackers. and similar articles in dramatically sealed cans, for use on the hospital ship Relief" and at the United States general hospitals at Key west h.. T Ort Mcf nefSO1, 6d-: OrL Thomas, Ky, and Fort Myer. Va. Ban- dages, lint and other surgical dressings are not desired. as these can be obtained from the manufacturers sterilized for use, and of the quality which experience has shown to be best suited to our purposes. Shirts and drawers are provided by the govern ment, but will be accepted and can be given to convalescents upon their dis charge from hospitals. Pajamas made of light gingham will be useful for the sick in hospital and on the hospital ship. as they can be worn by convales- cents who are able to be out of bed Long night shirts of light muslin can also be utilized. Broad bandages of light flannel to protect the abdomen are highly recommended, and may be worn to advantage by our soldiers in the field.
 The articles mentioned may be sent direct to the surgeon-general of the army or to the surgeons in charge of the general hospitals named
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTy-FIFTH CONGRESS.

K the senate. on the asth- the war revenue mea<ure waS further considered for three hours. several speeches by prominent senators being made T1s bill was then laid sside in order that eulozles might be pronounced upon the late Senator %althAll. of &iSsssS p3i- .--. In the house. durinz long session. a sew bills were pa-s@d. the diseu.sssn involving a wide range Of subj sctS The cene.c8cy pensioa bill was n>sierrsl. q bin io amend the in- ternal reFesas laws. PeHding a yea and nay vote on tue internal reveAae bill the house ad- jour.aed-
 Is the senate. on the zsth. during the dIscus- sion Of the war revenue measure. Mr. German denounced as infamous" the decision of the supreme court declaring the income-tax law of issi unconstitutional He also made a power fai argument in favor Of issuing bonds to raise funds with which to prosecute the war Mr Teller advocated coinage of the sei2niorage Other speeches were made. but little progress was made with the bill. ..... In the house much time was wasted in securing quorum. and little business was transacted after It was se- cured Consideration Of private bills occupied most Of the day session. and a night session. devoted to pension legislation was held
 IS the senate. on the 18th, after discussion lasting two weeks. at the close of four-hours' session, vote was taken on a mott n to lay the corporation tax amendments proposed by the democratic majority Of the committee on the table, and it was carried by the decisive vote of: Yeas, Il; nays. zs. Mir. German then proposed his substitute proylaing for a tax on corporations. but no vote vas reached The senate adjourned until The s.st .. The house was not in session
 IN the senate. on the sist- The entire days session was consumed in specch-maxfng in which several senators took part No progress whatever was made with the war revenue Dill which was under consideration In the house several private bills were passeI as was bill authorizing the construction of bridge across Lake Francis. ne Lr Lake Cisy Arx-. and Joint resolution directing the co3ifyiag and submission of q code Of civil law and procedure for Alaska
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Cor American Po,,.-

Inc policy of this country ressrd;,
 eign complications seems likely to -t ie eonservatIve- The Monroe doctrine. ana, a.eas3 cians, will be sustained. bu. .;ns r.s.;ns Don't prudence in official quarters wiIi se.ss ari exuberance of public opinion Tse an - ta, and most prudent course for the Mses and the malarious is to use Hostet.s,--;. sa ssh Bitters.. which also cures kidnsvo o.on .ai plaint and dyspepsia. e! con
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE newspapers of Madrid are much concerned over the fact that the United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard was allowed to ship from 6o0 to 750 tons of coal at Kingston, Jamaica. They de- clare Great Britain has violated her neutrality thereby.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
BUSTED THE BLOCKHOUSE.
The Gunners on the Auxiliary Gunboat Uncas Engaged in a Little
 Target Practice.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 2.-The United States auxiliary gunboat Uncas arrived here from the Cuban coast She re- ports that on Monday last, when about mile and half west of Matanzas lighthouse, she sighted Spanish blockhouse on shore. Taking up po- sition about 600 yards off shore. the Uncas fired two shots at the house, and the two shells went clear through the building, which was wrecked.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
spanIard. Trying to Compromise Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Mex, June It is re- ported that the agents of the Spanish government are buying cattle and grain here, hoping to smuggle it out of the country in tramp steamers, which will endeavor to run the block ade. The matter will be looked into by the government, which is deter mined to maintain a strict neutrality
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE navy department received. at lz.5o o'clock on the morning of the 30th, . dispatch from Commodore Schley, stating that the Spanish fleet was in the bay of Santiago de Cuba, and that he had seen and recognized the yes sels
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
The Disabled Cruiser Columbia.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The disabled cruiser Columbia probably will not be able to leave the dry dock at the navy yard for ten days at least. More than a hundred mechanics are at work on the vessel, ripping off the injured ar mor-plates and sponsor. The steel protected decks do not seem to be ma terially injured
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Tried to Make 4 Sneak.

NEW YORK, June LA copyrighted special from Port-au-Prince to the Evening World says:
 "A report was current at Mole St. Nicholas that three of Cerveras fleet tried to steal out of Santiago and were pursued. They only escaped destruc- tion by regaining their port"
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
everai Persons Injured by an Expiosi

NEW YORK, June 2.-A terrific explo- sion occurred early in the paper fac tory of Tobias New & Co, on East Nineteenth street, in which number of persons were seriously injured, the entire plant was wrecked and thou sands of dollars of damage was done. No one was killed, but it is feared that some of the injured may die. Among the injured is Tobias New, the pro prietor.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

LIEUT. ANDREW $. ROWAN, Nine- teenth United States infantry, who re- gently returned from a successful mis- sion to the interior of Cuba, where he met and conferred with Gen. Gomez. has been nominated by the president as lieutenant-eolonel of the Sixth United States volunteer infantry.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Mutiny at the United States Penitentiary
 at Fort Leayenworth

LEAyESwoRTH, Kas., June 2.-At the United States penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth mutiny broke out among the convicts, l5 of them escaping. After lively chase one of them, James Musgroye, territory outlaw, was shot down. The others escaped.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

As THE outcome of an election dispute M. Henri Rocheforr, editor Of the Paris LIntransigeante, and NJ. Gerault Rich- ard, the former socialist deputy, fought a duel on the 27th. NJ. Rochefort was pricked on his right hand, and honor was satisfied
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE statement of the associated banks of New York city for the week ended on the esth showed the following changes: Surplus reserve, increase, S2,9sy.350; loans, increase, ss,2o2, 400; specie, increase, si,45J, 2oJ; legal ten ders, increase, sa,asi,s ,soo; deposits, in grease. SIS, ,0Is, ,6J0; circulation, increase, S6, 500.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

DEs MONIES. la, June 2.-Warren Beckwith, the baseball player, who eloped with the daughter of Robert T. Lincoln. has enlisted with the Iowa national guard, with the purpose of going to the front.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Massing Rations for Thirty Dax.

NAsHINGToS. June 2.-The war de- partment is massing rations for 30 days for the troops that are assembling at Jacksonville, Fla, under command of Maj.-Gen. Lee. The officials decline to say how many men are to be concen- trated there or whether they will stay at that place for the full 30 days.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

A DISPATCH from Madrid says: .Gen. Blanco believes he can easily prevent any landing in Cuba by Americans. as his forces are ready to concentrate and fall upon the invaders in the four west srn provinces
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

Nothing gives the loving Mother more anr. iety than the moaning. helpless distress of her puny, teething babe. Give |. Dr. No. fefts TEETnISA (Leetiting Ponosrsl and the babe will be better and brighter and the mother happier al once. TEETHISA Aid Dis gestion and Regulates the Bowels.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Preparing to Receive She American Troops
 at HouoIulu-

SAX FRANCISCO. June 2-The steam ship MOana arrived here from Australia ports via Honolulu At the latter place everything was in readiness for the reception of the troops on their way to Manila. and the most elaborate prep arations had been made.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

ADvIcEs from Manila, on the 27th, said: "The situationis unchanged. The insurgents are quiet. Beef costs g. 50 per pound at Manila. The report that the commander of the Spanish boat Callao was tried by court-martial and shot for not returning the fire of the American ships which captured the Callao, is untrue
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

F
 cine, and have certainly been greatly benefited by its use.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound has indeed been friend to me-
 l am now able to do my own work, thanks oyour wonderful medicine. :! was as near death believe as could be, so weak that my pulse scarcely oea. and my heart had almost given out. l could not have stood it one week more, l am sure. never thought l would be so grateful to any medicine.
 II shall use my influence with any one suffering as I did, to have them use Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetapls Compound."
 Every woman that is puzzled about her condition should secure the symps thctic advice of a woman who under stands. Write to Mrs. Pinkham v Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
The Belvidere,s Passenrers sa,.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2-The Nor wegian steamer Kong Erode reached her dock in this city at 12:35 D. m. She had on board 24 passengers and the crew of fl persons from the wrecked steamer Belvidere. Vice President Ca. pote of she Cuban republic is one of the passengers
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE Universal Peace unlon, which is permitted by the city of Philadelphia to occupy rooms in Independence hall free, has forwarded to the queen regent of Spain letter denouncing the war and expressing sympathy with the ene- mics of the United States with whom we are at war. The room was orna- mented with a Spanish flag, which, however. has been removed
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ordered to Camp AI-er.

WASHINGTON. June 2-The Thirty fourth regiment of Michigan volun- teers has been Vderei by telegraph by Adjt Gen. Corbin to proceed to Camp Alger. Va. for duty under com mand of Maj. Gen Graham of the Sec ond army corps
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

SIX additional postal clerks have been detailed to the camp at Chicka- mauga, making 22 in all at that camp. The mail is delivered there three or four times day, and as many as 5000 letters have been delivered at one time.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Senator Lodge and the Hawaiian Annexa-
 ton Proposition.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Senator Lodge has decided not to formally offer his Hawaiian annexation proposition as an amendment to the war revenue bill. but he thinks that the final adjourn ment Of congress can be delayed in or der to allow the Hawaiian question to be disposed of this session.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

REAB-ADMIgAL DEWEY has informed the authorities at Manila that he will hold them responsible for the life of the captain of the Spanish gunboat Callao, captured by the United States fleet. The Spaniards had threatened to shoot him for surrendering, al- though confronted by the whole Amer ican fleet.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Christian Work in the Field.

YoUS6sTowS, O.. June 2-lierbe-t k- Kaskey, the general secretary ot the Young Mems Christian association in tEis city. has lett for Tampa, Fla, to assume charge of the Ohio branch of the |. NJ. c. A. at that point.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

VETERANS of the Union and the con- federacy marched together in the pa- rade al Denver. Col, on the 3Oth, and decorated the soldiers graves in the various city cemeteries
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Respect to the Memory of Ex-Gov. Car
 penter.

DEs MoiSEs. la, June 2.-Flags on all public buildings in the state are at half-mast out of respect to the memory of ex-tiov. Cyrus (. Carpenter. whose funeral will be held at Fort D5Ise.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

SECRETARY LoSG has received ca- ble from Admiral Dewey informing him of the illness of Capt. Gridley and two other officers who have been in- valided and will be sent home.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

Two RUSSIAN officers, accompanied by a member of the Russian legation Tn Washington, were at the war and navy departments, on the 3ist, to ob- tain permission to observe the opera tions of the war. They were Col. fermoloh and Lieut.. Zefenoy. They were granted the permission desired.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Illinois Proa,bltiop state convsn,,.,

PEORIA. H., June 2.-The prohibit ton state convention, in session here. Is very largely attended, every con- gressional district being represented. l,260 delegates being present.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

SENIOR J. F. DE AssEs BRASIL, Brazil ian minister to the United States, ar rived at New York. on the 3Ist. on the Kaiser Wilhelm de Crosse from Bre- man and Southampton
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Condition of the Bank of spain More Seri
 ous Than a Reverse in War.

MADRID. June i.-s p. m--The con- dition of the Bank of Spain is consid- cred as more serious than any reverse of the war. If is can not help the government the war can not be con- tinued.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE Japanese papers, commenting on the future of the Philippines say it will be we'll for Japan to be keen spectator of the war between the United States and Spain.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Want to Fight With Bryan.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, June 2.-Gov. Stephens is receiving many ltelegrams and letters from citizens in all parts of the state who want to enlist in Bryan's regiment.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Renominated for con.re..

Sr. JOSEPH, Mo, June 2-Charles F. Cochran was rcnominated by acclama. tion for congressman by the democrats Df this (Fourth) district at Savannah.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

IT was reported. on the siss, that the departure of Admiral Canara's fleet from Cadiz had been delayed by defects discovered in the torpedo boats.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Samuel Plim.alI Dying.

LONDON, June 2.-Samuel Plimsoll, known as The Sailors Friend" orig inator of the famous ..Plimsoll mark. ? to prevent the overlooking of ships, is said to be dying at Folkestone
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

THE presence of i.soo troops still re- maining in Camp Mckinley, contrib uted to give Memorial day at Des Noines. la, a military aspect
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Murdered His Family and Shielded.

LONDON, June l.-Frederick Hall. . crate maker living at Burslem, the principal town in the district called
 The Potteries" in Staffordshire, while Insane, murdered his wife and five children with billhool and then com mitted suicide by cutting his throat.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Effective.

Give a woman a book on chahnedisk cookery If you want to make her believe ths, there is no place like home Chicago Times Herald.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Reason EnonSh.

Miss Wantknow-What do yon suppose makes the figure of Cupid such favorits with silversmithss
 Miss Knowall-It's probably eupidity.- Jewellers Weekly.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
T DO MY OWN WORK
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette of Linden, New Jersey, in this
 Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

"I was bothered with flow which would be quite annoying at times, and at others would almost stop.
 "I used prescriptions given me by my
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Spain Strengthening Her Armament.

GIBRALTAR, May 3o.-Advices re- eeived here from Cadiz say all the guns of both the batteries and the forts are being replaced by heavier guns. It is reported that the departure of Admiral Camaras fleet has been delayed by de
 fleets discovered in the torpedo boats
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

THE statement of the condition of the treasury. issued on the e7th showed: Available cash balance. se0e, ,703. .I36; gold reserve. SIT. .ggg.se5.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

Some girls believe men are on earth sim ply to deceive ethem.-Atehison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03
Live Stock Market.

ST. LoUIs-Cattle-Fancy exports. a7s1 BIO; fair to choice, s36SGS4 70: butchers, g. 75 GAe0; cows and heifers. s3 360g4s5 Hozs- Packing. s3 s054.25 butchers hogs s4Oe04 s55.; lights, sSso 30 heep-Priees range at 8 50 G45o; spring lambs s450G625 per i0O lbs.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

TIE priests and nuns at Manila have been removed from the latter place to Laguna.
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

Differentiated--"What is the S;s.
 between an optimist and pessiyn;s. ss' s'snfs ss optimist oeileyes m nascots and a ns..;al al n hoodos. .-indianapolis Journal s'inas
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

ORDERS for the military invasion of Cuba were issued by Secretary Alger, on the s0th, and immediately all was hustle and hurry at Tampa, Fla 1; Mobile, Ala, and other camps on the coast. Though the government was reticent with regard to the movement, it is known that it will be in force with probably several objective points
The Forrest City times., 1898-06-03

A DISPATCH from Port-au-P Prince, Hayti, on the evening of the 3lst, stated that l4 American warships bombarded the Notifications defending the harbor of Santiago de Cuba for nearly two hours, during the afternoon, inficting serious damage. The reports came through Spanish sources, so the merits of the bombardment can not yet be told
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physician, b same state of affairs continued.
 |" After a time l was taken with a flooding, that 1 was obliged to keep pmy bed. Finally, in despair, I ---
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HORSES

CHicAG Go-HoGs-Estimated receipts, 2iO00 mead; ieft over 42s3 head. Market opened nlgher, turned slow to weak. Light a s5fe 4So; mixed, a. 4l0G445; heavy, s4O5d4 52a.
 rough 4osGfao Cattle Receipts, Il, 800 head. Market steady to stronger Reeves, sIOOaS 2S. cows and heifers. sn40G465: Texas steer, s3 75 U4.40: stockers and feeders. sLO0d4O0 Sheen Receipts, i40oo head. Market strong Natives. CPS
 "A hASsAs oiTf-cattle-Native steers. siO00 4sO: Texas steers, s4OOGt455: Texas co,vs syO94SO; native cows and heifers S2 50fr4 s5. stockers and feeders 8 756J5.25: bulls & 75as 440 Hogs-Bulk of sales, s4O0a42s; heayies s42OG4So; packers s4Ooll4 g: mixed. s3 g52 AzO' hghts. sS.5Ogtl0; workers. s4OYl14 10. pigs. 22Sg375 Sheep-L Lambs. s43Oas 50
 muttons, s2.3oG14sa