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The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
THE PRESIDEN
Speeding Toward washinrtop astsr Having Covered Over 5000 Miles
 and Made Nearly 100 Speeches.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 1e.-President Mo. kinley and party reached this city a, e:45 a. m. At the Lake Shore depot reception committee. and members of the city council, headed by Mayor J. H. Farley, welcomed the presiden, Carriages had been provided for ten mile drive out Euclid avenue. through Gordon and Wade parks. President anu Mrs. Mckinley dropped out of the line for time. and called on Mir. Duncan, the presidents sister. whose home IS on Oakdale avenue. When the procession turned its course back to the city, the presidents carriage was again at it's head. At the Hollendeo hotel the drive ended. and short re. cepton was held in the parlors. Col. Myron T. Herrick entertained the pres- idential party al luncheon this after noon. The remainder of the party travelling with the president were given luncheon and reception at tbs Union club.
 At 2:30 o'clock the presidential sne. cisi departed over the Erie line Youngstown was reached at five o'clock Brief halts were made on route al Warren and Niles. Q. Wash. ington wil be reached at ll:3O a. m. Thursday via the Pennsylvania line. X total of s-5es miles will have been coTered. and President Mckinley will have made almost a hundred sneeebes
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
FROM VARIOUS POINTS.
The Boers Cut on the Water Supply of Mafektnx-Mes.awes Subject
 to Scrutiny.

London, Oct. 1e.-Advices from Pre-
 London, Oct. 1s.-Advices from Pre- eoria. summarizing the reports to the TrsLsvaal government from Gen. Cronje, in command at the chief camp At the west side, announce that the Marico and Rustenburg commandos. with field telegraph, occupied Bur- msnn's Drift near the outskirts of Aafeking, on Monday, and took pos session of fountain in the neighbo-- Aood, thus cutting of the water supply s- the town. The Boer artillery then began shelling, but the British did not ssply.
 A Boer account of the skirmish wits fhe British armored train, south os Kimberley, says:
 "The train came upon the hurghers, while they were destroying the rail- way. The burghers fired upon the train with Mausers, and subsequently, with artillery. The third shot hit a truck. and the train then steamed of, after which the burghers continued the work of destroying the line"
 Another dispatch from Pretoria says that burghers have occupied Taungs, south of Mafeking, and Labartsi, to ahc northward, without opposition.
 With regard to Norvslspont. It ap- feors that the Cape railway officials destroyed the bridge on their line on
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
OTHERWISE UNNUTICEI

The coffee crop in Salvador promises .e be abundant.
 Trouble is brewing between Colom- pia end Ecauador.
 The next Christian jubilee will De held at Kansas City. Mo.
 Rice and hemp have appreciated over 500 per cent. in the Philippines.
 The wonlan's Home Missionary so- eiety is in session at Pittsburgh.
 A London syndicate has secured street railway concession at the City sf Mexico.
 Japan will hold great naval maneuv- FITS next April. Some l6o ships VIII participate.
 The Trinidad chamber of commerce does not favor reciprocity with the United States.
 During the past year the American Missionary association received s29',- es1 and expended s296,s1o.
 Mrs. Diaz. wife of the president of Mexico, continues to improve in health, although far from strong yet.
 The dry goods store of George lnnes X c.. Wichita. Kas.. was destroyed by fire. Loss. s75.Oo0; insurance. S33,o0e.
 It is stated that John D. Rockefeller is about 10 increase his mining inter- ests on Texada island, British Colum- bia.
 The yellow fever is decreasing at Vera Cruz. Mexico. on account of the cooler weather and the better sanitary precautions.
 The dwelling in New York city once occupied by Martin Van Buren has been sold and will be converted into a business block.
 The Congregational college building at Norfolk. Neb., was totally destroyed by fire. The loss is s14,000. about half covered by insurance. The college was closed about year ago.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20

the Orange rree stss.a sue, and theE abandoned the station.
 The Orange Free State troops have destroyed the Modder river bridge without opposition.
 A dispatch from Durban. Natal. says that refugees who arrived there Tues day. from Pretoria. declare that the Boers at the Transvaal capital admit ted a Boer repulse at Mafeking. eight burghers being killed, and a number wounded.
 All messages to and from South Africa are subjected to scrutiny Tt Alden.
 Up 10 noon to-day no confirmation had been received of the reportofse- rious Boer losses at Mafeking, but sto- ries are arriving from various points so persistently and circumstantialiy that it appears probable the burghers have met with some measure of re verse.
 Accounts of the action at Mafeking arc beginning 10 arrive from Pretoria. Therefore, if the Boers have any suc- cess. ii is bound soon 10 be known.
 The report current al Delagoa bay that 6.ooo Boers have been repulsed at Newcastle is false.
 Gen. Joubert has arrived at New. cattle. Natal.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
SHAMROCK REMEAsuprn
Three Thousand. Three ur Eighty Pounds Of Lead B.,,.
 Added-Nevv Top-M...

New York. Oct. 19.-The re
 Ing of the Shamrock took rl 's'a'' Erie basin. The yacht was laid h~. h al one of the army transports ou, "se' steamship Remus.. Three thn, 'As three hundred and eighty nonss lead ballast were put on boars 2 yacht during the night. This ;s " to have changed her water line | lDches. She now appears to set hr ~ stern. After the water line had , a measured in the usual way. the " " urement aloft took place. The s top-mast was housed, and to o,.' the measurements of it, Mr ur.s sent a man to the masthead in swain's chair, going up alof, i, other himself to the heel of ,ba .~ mast, SO that an accurate ms,, mcnt was thus taken. Immed;..' after the measurement the vach, " sast off. and MT. Cornell said tha, ,s was going direct to Sandy Hook h. where the topmast would be r;,.s, and the mast be ready for the s..
 -lce.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
PERIsHED IN A BURNING HOTEL.
An Aged Woman Sacrifices Her Life in m Attempt to Rescue Her
 Sick Husband

Milwaukee, Oct. 1e.-A special to the Evening Wisconsin from Green Lake, Wis, says:
 Terrace Beach Casino, large hotel owned by W. 4. Meyer. burned to the ground at an early hour. MT. and Mrs. Jenks, parents of Mrs Meyer, were burned to death The loss on the building and contents will reach S61,oo0; partially covered by insur- ance.
 pathetic incident in connection with the disaster was the burning 10 sath of Mir. and Mrs. Jenks. Mr. Jenks was lying very i'll in bed. and not expected to live Mrs. Jenks made ar heroic attempt to save her husband. but before she could rescue him, the flames cut off all escape, and the old couple burned to death.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
WORDS THAT COUNTED.
"If You Open Fire On the Town I Shall Proceed to Shell Your
 Works:'

New York. Oct. 19.-The officers of the Red D line steamship Philadelphia. which hase jest arrived here from Puerto Cabello and Laguayara, Ven egueia, tell about the rebellion in the South American republic. When the Philadelphia was in the harbor of Puerto Cabello, on October and s. the officers say the insurgents swarrned over the hills back of the town and took possession of it, The fort was held by government troops. who threatened to fire on the town. The cruiser Detroit was lying in the har- bor, close to the American consulate. and the consul forbade the bomhard- ment of the town.
 "lf you open fire On the town I shall proceed to shell your works - was the message sent 10 the command ant, according to the officers of the Philadelphia. In order 10 emphasize the message the guns of the Detroi, were trained on the Venezuelan forri- fication.
 That night an evov from President Andrade was sent from Caracas ,a Puerto Cabello, where he had a confer ence with Gen. Castro. There was a story at Puerto Cabello that Presiden, Andrade had offered to leave Veuezus- la, if permitted to sell all the property he held, and take the proceeds out q, the country with him. Castro yould not agree to those terms.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
EXPLORING ALASKA.
fncie snm'' Geological Survey p.,I ties Are Pushing We'll Into th.
 Country With Results.

Washington. Oct. lg.-Reports N eeived from the geological snr. parties in Alaska show that they ,.| pushing well into the country ws| some results. Geologists Brook, ,. Peters already have progressed t,. the head of Lynn canal to the h.ae 1| White river in their efforts to djsco.l the sources of the Copper. Nebes.l and Panama rivers. This party vs| continue on to Eagle City, on t,| Yukon. and thus complete their ss plorations by working up to a, Mynook district by a most feash. route. Geoloeist Schrader. in char of surveys in the Koyukuk district \ Alaska, is probably now at NJ Michaels, after several months of 2, plorations. His instructions were \ extend the investigations to cover a, largest possible area in that region \ far as it may promise the best returs in geologic and topographic inforns ton.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
IT MAY Go TO LAWTON.
Speculation at the War Departn~rt of the Elect of the Retirement
 of Brig.-Gen. shafter.

New York, Oct 1s.-A special to the Herald from Washington says: The belief at the war department is that the series of promotions and retire mcnts following Shafter's removal from the active list will result in Gen. Lowton getting the brigadier general ship, and that the next vacancy in that rank in January, 1900. following the retirement of Gen. Anderson, will be filled by Gen. Macarthur. All of the precent general officers of the regular army will retire before Gen. Lawton. with the exception of Brig Gen. Wade, who retires April 14, 1907. Gen. Law ton will retire one month earlier. Should anything happen to Gen. Wade, Gen. Lawton by his appoint went now would be the immediate suc- cessor of Gen. Miles upon his retire ment in 1903. and would have com- mand of the army for nearly four years. Whether appointed now or in January Gen. Macarthur, if he lives, will be sure to be the commandnp general for at least two years.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
NANTSIO SELL AGU|NALDO
Gen. Rio del Pillar. of the Filipino Army, Will Turn Traitor for
 American Dollars.
WILL SELL HIS ARMY FOR sso,o0o,
And For e2.bO.ooo Additional Will Dump in AguinaIdo. Paterno and other Leaders-Doesn't Play ia AEuinnldo's Hack Yard Any More.

Manila, Oct. Ie.-Gen. Otis has re- ceived messages. purporting to come from the insurgent Gen. Pic del Pillar, offering to sell out his army. and to deliver Aguinaldo into the hands of the Americans. Although he is no, satisfied that this offer Is authentic, it is not intrinsically improbable. The policy of Gen. Otis is firmly set against buying any surrenders.
 Willing to Sell Any old Thing.
 Pic del Pillar offers. for the sum of S5o,ooo. to refrain from attacking Ma nils with his army; for the sum of s250, ,o00 he offers to surrender his army after sham battle. both sides firing into the air. and for the sum of Ssoo,00o. he says he will procure the overthrow of the insurrection and the capture of Aguinaldo. Paterno and the ether leaders. In the course of the communication he refers 10 Aguinaldo
 
 trained relations exist between them. May Have . Knife Up His Sleeve.
 Reports are being received from the districts occupied by the enemy, that the Filipinos believe that Pic del Pillar has an audacious plan to break through the American lines into Ma nila, and seize Gen. Otis and the arch bishop. Possibly. these rumors were started with an idea of helping him to nAake a deal with the Americans.
 Woud Welcome an Attack.
 |; is needless 10 say that the Ameri. cans would welcome an attack of that sort. There has been much specula- ton of late regarding the whereabouts of Pic del Pillar. The recent attack at La Loma is credited to his men. It is believed that he is now in the vicinity of San Mateo valley. with force of from 1.so0 te 5000 men.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
ANDRADE'S PREDIcAMENT,
Belief that He Can Not Do Otherwise Than Accept Conditions Im-
 posed by Castro.

Caracas. Venezuela. Oct. Ie.-Senor Mateos, the peace envoy. bringing an ui'imatum from the insurgent com maLder. Gen. Cirpiano Castro, has re- turned to Caracas from Valencia, to meet President Andrade, who is ex- pected 10 give an answer in the course of the day. President Andrade can not do otherwise than accept the condi- uons imposed by Gen. Castro. as he is virtually abandoned by all his support CTS. Notwithstanding this, he still msintains that it may be best to trans fer the seat of government to Marica- Do and continue the fight.
 The situation here is extremely criti- cal. A French war ship is expected to- mkrrow.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
THE RESERVES CALLED.
The Queen. by Special Message win Call Out the Reserves for Per-
 nfanent Service.

London, Oct. 19.-In the house of scInmons. the first lord of the treas ury and government leader Arthur J. Ealfour, brought in the following mes sage from the queen.
 The state of affairs in Africa hav- ing constituted, in the opinion of her majesty, case of emergency within the meaning of the act of parliament. her majesty deems it proper to provide additional means for military service She has, therefore. thought it right to communicate to the house that her majesty is, by proclamation, about to order the embodiment of the militia and 10 call out the militia reserve force, or such part thereof, as her mai ssiy may think necessary, for per naEent service
 IL is not believed that the militia arc to be sent to South Africa. Pre- slmabIy they will replenish the de- nuded British garrison towns, and thus permit the government to send fn the Cape all the regulars necessary bs developments in South Africa. A supplementary army estimate has been issued asking the house of com mons to vote an additional 35.o0o men to tbs Cape all the regulars rendered necessary by developments in South Africa.
 II is explained that the 35.0Oo men represent the probable maximum ex- cess beyond the establishment fixed for ise9-lsoo. and is in consequence of the calling out of the reserves and of the temporary transfer of troops from the Indian to the British establish mtnt. With the additional el0,OoO.- .ooo, the total army estimates are { 3o,- Sir 200. over Sl50. 0.o00,o ,o0o.
 According to the statistics published this year. the militia. including the permanent staff and the militia re- serve, numbers 132,4o3.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
United States Ambassador White ssys ft ts Too Early to Dfscusa
 the Nature of the Proposals.

Berlin, Oct. 1o.-Baron Speck von SterLburg. German member of the Samoan International Commission, paid prolonged visit to United States embassy. After the commissioner had withdrawn. United States Ambassa- dor White said to press representa- tive:
 The work of the joint commission has been thoroughly we'll done. Not only has it accomplished the restora- ton of peace in the islands. but it has removed all i'll feeling between Der. lin. Washington and London. thus paw ing the way for a permanent arrange, n.ent by the powers concerned.
 Negotiations have now been set on foot which. doubtless, will result in an arrangement in securing peace in the islands and safeguarding the interests of the three powers.
 "Of the exact nature of the pro, l-osnls, it is yet too early to speak. All l should say is that the discussion is proceeding in the best possible spirits
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
ENGLAND ON HER METrLF.
pespernte Efforts to Demon- strafe [" Europe That She Has
 Not Been Sleeping.

Lcndon, Oct. 19.-The calling out O, The miiitia and the military reserves. has oeeasioned widespread wonder mtnt Old stories of preparations against continental combinations are revived. It is freely rumored that the government is determined 10 demon. s'rate 10 Europe that the British army Is not negligible quantity. Probably beth the attitude of Europe. and that or the natives in South Africa. have something to do with this movement. and the lavish display of force is in. tended, doubtless. no%t only to check
 the i'll will apparent on both sides of the Rhine and beyond the Vistula, but also to guard against the "black neril ,,
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
FEARS FOR THE SENATOR.
Undoubtedly Caught in a Typhooy In Pacific With the Ftfty-First
 Iowa on Board

Victoria, E. C., Oct. 1s.-The steamer Empress of India, which has reached here from Japan, has completed the toughest trip of her 43 voyages. The second day out from Yokohama she encountered tvphoon which smashed all telegraphic communica- tor between the engine room and bridges, and destroyed some of the beats. The storm continued unabated day and a night
 Fears are expressed by officers for the transport steamer Senator, carrv- ing home the Fifty-first regiment. She left Yokohama for San Francisco eight hours before the Empress, and having immense upper works, would fare badly in gale.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
CAUSED A SENSATION.
A weI1-Dressed Woman Cause, Sensation in the Anti-Imper.
 ialist Meeting, Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. i9.-During Rev. Bs tey's speech. sensation was caese by a stylishly-dressed woman, ss arose in the audience, and cxtendi. her gloved hand towards the Ansr. can flag which suspended over al speaker, exclaimed:
 Take down the flag! Don't disgTsa 1t any longer."
 She was hurried from the iaIl byI friends. As she left the building she | fused to give her name. but said di was the sister of one soldier. daughis of another, and wife of another-ala them now fighting in the Philippinz
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
Shot by Their Own Men

Paris, Oct. le.-The minister of tn. colonies. NJ. Decrais, has received an official dispatch. announcing that Can't Noulet and Capt. Chanoie, of the out iawed French expedition in the Son. oan' whose members recently mas sacred most of the members of the ex- petition under Lieut.-Col. Klobb. sent to arrest those officers on charges of cruelty and insubordination, have been shot by their own men.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20

Wild rumors and reports continue 10 come from South Africa. One was 1o the effect that the British had Iaised the white flag over Mafeking, but ii may have been for the purpose of parleying.
 The Zulus are reported anxious ts take hand, and if all reports are tc be believed there in danger of gen eral mixup of English. Boers. Zulus and various tribes of African savages.
 The queen has communicated 10 par. liament that she will order out ths re aryes.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
Serious Storm. In Italy.

Rome, Oct. Serious storms ai tcmpanied by floods, prevail in ls southern districts of Italy. workins widespread damage. At San Giorgn a bridge and 20 houses have bed swept away, and it is believed tha tl.ere has been considerable loss q life there. At Monte Mesoula a churel was struck by lightning during mas three personse being killed. and 4 others more or less seriously injursa.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
The Antt-ImperiaIfst.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Delegates to th' AEti-imperialist conference at Ceatul Music Hall held the secand days xs sion to-day. and resumed the task completing the organization of P tional anti-imperialist league. J. s's ling Morton, of Nebraska. presiis The speaker of the morning was Ha bert Myriek. of Springfield. Mass
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
A SkfrnAish,

Manila, Oct. IS, 4:39 p. m-Batson'a Macanepe scouts encountered the enemy at San Mateo, near Arayat. at dawn. and attacked them on the front and flank. driving them out of the trenches and dispensing them con- pie'ely. Several Filipinos, including a captain and lieutenant, were killed. A quantity of arms was captured. The Macabebes had one man killed.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
.HOOS|ER TOWN SCORCHEb
Knightstown, Ind, Visited by an Early Morning Fire, Causing
 Death and Destruction.
flReMsn BURIED BY FALLING WALLS.
otbcr, Relieved to Have Met the Same Fate-An Aged Man anu Wife Perish in n Burning Hotel at Green Lake, Wis-Husband Was sick.

Knightstown, Ind, Oct. 1e.-Ths most serious fire in the history of this to wn broke out at 1:3o a. Tn. Three lives were lost, and property worth sloo. 900 or more was destroyed.
 The following lost their lives:
 Truman Rhodes.
 Charles Scutter.
 Fon Davey.
 The Killed Were FIremen.
 The men were members of the vol unteer fire department, and were fighting the fire, when the front wall of three-story building fell outward. They were caught by the falling bricks anc crushed to death, and it is believed that at least two others met with the same fate.
 The Masonic temple, the largest building in the city, was in the path of the flames. and was destroyed, to- gether with the buildings occupied by F.. O. Anderson, a dealer in household goods; Green Bros, saloon, and Dayy Bros, dealers in notions.
 The fire is supposed to have orig mated from an explosion of natural gas.
 knightstown is . thriving town on the Pennsylvania Central, about 30 miles east of Indianapolis, and has x population of 3,ooo.1
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
-------------------- KENTUCKY DEMOCRACY.
Feast mt Louisville That Only keatuckinns Can Prepare and
 Few But kentuckians Enjoy.

Louisville. Ky. Oct. 1e.-The demo- crats of Louisville and Jefferson coun- ty are celebrating in royal fashion. It is the first time they have taken an audible and visible part in the state campaign, which is now at its height. Besides the democratic nominees fLr state offices, large number of demo- cratic leaders from other sections are in the city.
 In honor of the visitors, Mayor Weaver has issued a proclamation de- cisring a half holiday. The jollifca- tion is in the form of an old-time Ken lucky barbecue at the Jockey club grounds. Arrangements had been made to feed 10000 people with burgoo and barbeeued meat, and 10 entertain them with music and speeches Hon. Wm. J. Bryan, Vim. Goebel. and ex- Senator J. C. s. Blackburn and others or the party, which in the last two days have geen making trip through
 western and central Kentucky, caIue to the city to take part in the ceIe- brGtion. and most of the leaders made speeches during the afternoon. In ad- dition, 250 Cook county QTinois) deu- ocrats are present to urge the de- Eocracy of the state to stand by the regular nominees, and elect them in November.
 The exercises were opened by Mayor Weaver with an address of welcome. Then there was patriotic music and more speaking. When the appetiries O. the faithful had been sufficiently whetted. the throng was turned loose on the feast that only a Kentuckian can prepare. and few but Kentuckians
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
PugiIist Guilty of Nnn.Ia,gn..

Parkersburg, W. Va, Oct. 1s,-Geo. Wanko. pugilist, of Washington. Pa. has been found guilty of r:anslaurh- ter, in causing the death of Felix Carr of st. Albans. W. Va, in glove con- test. The penalty is from one to five years in the pcnitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
Poisoned by Eating Chee.s

Warsaw, Ind, Oct. le.-The family of F. Russ was poisoned by eating cheese. Eight of the family are se- riously ill, three can not live, and Mir. Russ died soon after eating the cheese.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
September Internal Revenue.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The internal 'evenue statement for September. 1899. shows total receipts of SPA 4,522, ,s95, an increase compared with September, is9s, of s2,so9, ,50S.
The Forrest City times., 1899-10-20
Mrs. Lindsay's Bicycle Ride

New York, Oct. l9.-Mrs. Jane Tind- say hnished her 500 mile bicycle ride a. SIS a. m., having completed the task in 91 hours and 4s minutes ths pest tune for the distance that wom- an has ever done. Mrs. Lindsay slept nA hours within the period of her rids