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The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
THE CURRENCY.
Secretary Carlisle WilI Speak Plainly
 About Refunding Greenbacks
DELEGATE MURPHY ON CUBA
The Question Is Treated with Great Cau- tion on Account of Financial Inter- ests-About Notifying the
 President Elect.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ls -Representa- tive Walker. of Mas. .aehuse <. chair man of the committed On blnlSi0g and currency, agree, with the resident that green backs should be cancelled. The west and south are naturally op- posed 10 any gold tneasure Tho mid ale west is bitterty opposed to the withdrawal of the greenisaclxs. It is not krown what spsa. fc measures Mir. Carlisle will reeo amend in his re- port. It is. however reuorted on gool authority that he will speak plainly on the charges of neglecting to naSs bills providing for the refundinC of the greentacxs and to permit tie lr-asurv to issue short term toads to meet letu- pornrv emergencies The deficit has passed stl ,0J0. 0o0 and will probably increase for several mon hs to come It is believed the spring Importation will bring more revenue, but there will be increased expenditures In spite of the boasts of econoinlsts in framing new appropriation bills, it is recog- nized that the expenses of the govern ment must increase as the sphere of goverDmpnt widens
 Delegate Murphy on Cuba.
 NEW YoEK Dec l5.--Nathan o. Mur- phy. delepa'e to congress from Arizo- na, came from Washington Saturday night to stay over Sunday. At the Holland house Sunday night. in talk ing of the Cuban question, he said:
 A majority of both houses is unquestionably e.. .1.~t.. IL.
 but the senators and presentatives do not know precisely what to do or how to do it. I sit near Chairman R R Hit, of the foreign affairs committee. and gathered from what he said that nothing would be done this week but that the question might be brought before the house by the committee next week. The financial interests os this country have enor- nous influence in Legislation. as no doubt they often should have. Money interests do not want anything to happen that shall disturb credit and finance. I suppose every senator and every member of congress has received telegrams and letters from prominent per sons, asking that the Cuban question be treat ed with great caution and dcprecating any course that might result in war.
 A Lack of Notification.
 WASHINGTON. Dec. l5s--Members of the house have received newspapers directing attention to the fact that a president-elect is not notified officially of his election. The lack of law may not be important. but the wisdom of providing for such notification official ly is apparent. A brief anne ndment to the electoral count bill would provide for the issue of notification paper signed by the vice president and the speaker to be sent to the succe essful candidate. This could he kept as a valuable reminder of elevation to the highest of political honors.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
MIssOURI EDITORS.
The St. Joseph Convention Elects Officers
 and Awards Prizes.

The St. Joseph Convention Elects Officers
 and Awards Prizes.
 ST. JOSEPH. Mo, Dec. 15.-The North west Missouri Press association, in con. vention here Friday and Saturday, elected T. T. Wilson, of the Tarkio Avalanche, president; J. H. Williams, of the Stan berry Sentinel, recording and c. D. Morris, of the Trenton Trib- une, corresponding secretary; Miss Mary Parsons, of the Union Star-Cor- net, treasurer. For the best printed newspaper the Maryville Tribune was awarded first prize and the Plattsburg Democrat Leader second. For the most ably edited paper the Trenton Tribune was awarded first place, while the Hopkins Journal was given the prize for the best local paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
Five Committee Cnairmsn Named.

TOPEKA Kan. Dec. I5. Lieut.. Gov elect Harvey has announced the app poiptment of the chairmen of the principal committees in the senate They are: Ways and means. ex-Gov. L. U Lewelling. Wichita; fees and sal aries, H. C. Jumper, Osage; railroads, W. A. Harris, Leavenworth; judiciary, W. B Crossen, Miami; agriculture and irrigation, l. r King CowIey. Sem ator-elect Trimmer. of Wyandotte. is slated for chairman of the committes,
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
TRIED TO DIE TOGETHER.
A Kansas City Coachman and Servant
 Girl Attempt Suicide.

1tFi attempt Sutclue.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. i5. John forSyth, until recently coachman for Dr ]. W. Perkins, and Emma Beal, a servant in the home of w w. Martin. SSoo Troost avenue, tried to kill them selves last night in Forsy th's room, 320 vest Thirteenth street They were iound at 6:l5 o'clock this morning on ned tightly locked in each others arms and unconscious from the combined eHects of morphine and gas A loaded revolver lay on the bed oy the girls side On a chair 8 lew feet away from the bed was an 'pen Bible with an empty bottle which mad contained 6s grains of morphine on It. The laIdlady, who was at aacted to the room by the strong smell VI gas in the house atonce notified the pohce, and they were hurried away to s"e police station. Some difficulty was e1perienced in separating them, so s,soseiy were they ciasped After work 'hg with the woman an hour she re- sssered and was soon out of danger. iorsyth had drunk a half pint ot wa'sky with the morphine and he was hot expected to get well.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
SENATOR YANcEY's mIsHAp.
He Accidentally Shoots His Hand on While
 Hunting Turkeys at Night

DE SOTO, Mo-. Dec l5.-Senator c. D. Yancey, of Piedmont. Mo, who is vis- ting his daughter in this city, met with serious accident last Saturday. While shooting wild turkeys from their roost by moonlight, his gun was acci- dently discharged, caused by his fall ing. The charge struck his left arm above his wrist complete sevcring the hand from his arm. He was alone at the time and had to walk four miles before securing assistance MT. Yam cey is prominent lawyer and we'll known through the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
senator Bakers Policy.

LrAvENwoRTH. Kan, Dec lo.- Tinted States Senator Baker is reported to have said that he would not permit the question of federal patronage to worry him until after Mr. Mckinley shonid have been inaugurated- He will wait until vacancies shall occur before he will fill them. and he int'- matcs that democrats who are now in of7;ce will not he disturbed until the .xr;ration of their commissions
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
Chicago sympathixes with Cuba.

CHICAGO, Dec. !5.-Decpest indigna- tion is expressed in Chicago over the latest report as to the manner in which the Cuban insurgent leader Maceo was entrapped and killed. The papers con- tain interviews with many citizens, who are outspoken in their condemnac tion of Gen. Weyler's course. The con sensus of opinion, as garnered from these interviews, is that a universal sentiment for the cause of the Cuban patriots will he aroused, which. some think, will speedily express itself in definite action by the government.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
roo MUCH POLITICS.
John Scott, Kansas University Law Stu
 dent Probably n Suicide

dent Probably n Suicide
 LAWRENCE, Kan. Dec. 15. = John Scott, n law student of Kansas uni versity. wandered from his rooms Sat- urday at midnight, leaving note say ing that he was on the verge of insanity. It is believed that he committed suicide. During the last campaign Scott spoke and wrote u great deal for the Lawrence Bryan club, and this seemed to be more than his mind could stand. Search is being made in every direction, but so far without success. Scott had always been of a melancholy disposition and lately had refused to talk to his mother, repeatedly telling her he did not want to talk. He was member of the senior law class
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

last night were productive of many murders and fatal shoo;inr encounter, in this city, During that time two men were murdered and ihe mntlated body of third, supposed 70 have been as sassinated, was found. Beside these three men were sho., and two of them fatally wounded during quarrels. A third is dying of stan wound
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

terested in tariff legislation have been considering the best method of placat- Ing them so as to secure the desired nigh protection That this will take the direction of higher duties on silver lead ore, wool and other articles in winch the far west is vitally interested is more than probable.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
An Old Bank suspends.

HoLLIDAysBURe, Pa. Dec. l5.-The First national bank of Hollidaysburg was compelled to suspend business this morning owing 10 heavy run made by its depositors This bank was organized in 1863. is capitalized at S50,000 and is one of the 57 oldest banks in the United states.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
High Silver Lead Taxation.

.s WASHINGTON, Dec. 15,-Since the
 n,'ser m republican senators declined last
 aesday to enter the republican eau ~as 10 consider tariff matters. those in-
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
Crime fin Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec i5.-The late hours of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27

Austin, Tex, March 26.-(special)-
The following orders were made In the
supreme court today:
Reversed and remanded-Texns and
Pacific Coal company VS.. Thomas Law
son, from Hood county: Aetna lnsur-
ance company VS.. l.. Il. Hocomb. from
Denton county.
Reversed and rendered for plalntIfr
in error-Amory Manufacturing CONE
pany vs., G.. c. & $. +. Ry. Co., from
Dallas county.
In the case Of Sarah ]. Wynne ct al
We. o. G. Parke, the Judgment of the
court OF civil appeals IL reserved and
the Judgment of the district court is
affirmed.
Applications refused-M.. X. & II. Ry.
60. VS., X. Il, Cook, from Williamson
county; c. IL. Alexander VS.. S. a. Tru-
iant Commission company. from Dali
Dismissed for want OF jurisdlotion-
T. NJ Campbell. receiver ct al. vs. II
l., Edwards & Co. Williamson county
Granled-A. H. Strang VS.. ], A. PRAY,
from Tarrant county.
set for April 3l--W. A. Ii. Miller al nj
vs.. Il and q. Sullivan. VS.
causes submitted-A. c. Uerndon
guardian, Vs. A, j. Wick. from uarrI,
county; NJ. a. Morrill, W.. Smith county
Itnm smith county. S. NJ, swenson W
smith county. from Smith co,,nty.
kountz Bros, VS.. Smith collntv from
sHith county; George f. Bagley Vs.
smith county from Smith County, Nal
W ~. sta lings vs.. John A. uuIIun,
iTUn Midland county,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
APPOINT COMMITTEE
TO ADOPT PLANS FOR THE COUNTY
DEMOCRACY.
Adoptlon of RESOLUTIONS Declaring
Against Free CoinnEe-baNor Con-
ference OF Texas Democrats

There was a meeting Of the sound
money wing Of the Dallas Democracy
at the City Han auditorium last night
pursuant to a call issued some time
ago by Chairman O, Z. BoWser. lhe
organization was made permanent ny
the election Of MIR. BoWser as perma-
nent chairman, and W. ii. Clark as
secretary.
Judge a. l.. watts introduced as a
declaration Of principles resolutions de-
nouncing the action of the state eK-
ecutlve committee, claiming mat that
body was no longer to be trusted win
the relns Of the Democracy Of the state,
as their actions had been an open dec
laratiOn Of war upon the Democratic
platform and administration The res
olutlons also favored an eOrly general
conference OF the Democrats Of Texas,
who are willing to abide by the action
OF the national Democratic convention
and support its nominees; also as unal-
terahly opposed to the free coinage Of
silver at 10 to !. and In favor Of a
change in the national banking system,
so as to enlarge the currency OF the
country beyond fear OF contraction.
These resolutions were adopted
w. h. Hawkins read short resolu-
tion which he offered as substitute
for Judge watts declaration Of prin-
ciples, simply proposing that the sound
money Democrats Of Texas should In
the primaries cast their ballots accord
ingly and II necessary appeal to the
national convention for ratification of
said action.
MIR. W, h. Miller moved that con-
ventlon OF the sound money Democrats
Of Dallas call convention to be held
here next week. W Il. Hawkins was in
favor Of calling n mass meeting in
stead OF a convention. Finally a sub
stitutc motion was made that the chair
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
TO ASK FOR PARDON
A PETITION WILL he PILED IN
MARTIN MoGRATHs CASE.
The Last Resort In in the Executive
Decihion-His Frisuds Hopeful
for n Pardan.

In the court OF criminal appeals at
Dallas Wednesday in the case of the
state of Texas VI. Martin McGrath,
charged with the murder OF Jim Rush
ing, motion for a re-hearing was over
ruled as reported In the proceedings of
the court published in the Gazette yes
terday morning. The case Is one that
has attracted great attention here and
the results Of the various trials have
been watched for with much Interest.
McGrath was finally convicted in the
district court OF Tarrrant county. and
was sentenced to a term OF nine years
In the penitcntiary. The case was APP
pealed to the court of criminal appeals
at Dallas and the verdict was affirmed.
McGrath employed able consel, who
made strong fight for him. The re-
suit of the oyer-rulng of the motion
for re-hoaring Will be to shut OF, ar
ther trials Of the case and the only re-
naming hope for McGrath VIII be the
exercise of executive clemency, pro-
curing a pardon. The legal Arm of
thurman & Bowln, who represented
McGrath. drew up n petition for "a par
don, which will be presented to Gov
ernor Culberson.
Mr.. G. A. Bowlln states that he has
strong reasons to believe that the case
can be presented TO the governor in
such manner that will induce him TO
grant the pardon. McGrath's friends
mere express the opinion that his par
don will be granted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27

number OF orders came in from the do
mes.ic trade, but rs a rule the add
yance OF n week ago checked business.
buyers taking flour only when their
necessities required them to do so.
Superior Duluth-1he Hour market
last week showed a slight improve
ment. though domestic buyers do not
take kindly to the advance.
Mllwaukee-The production Ia likely
to show some Increase this week. Last
weeks advance On -four made business
very dun. though millers are now hope
full Of better times.
st Louis and Southwest-Deman nd
for flour was so meagre and prices gem
orally so out of proportion to cost OF
milling wheat that buH few millers had
a trade worth mentioning.
Valley OF Ohio--Few millers had more
orders and were able to work brlskly,
hut the majority speak OF discouraging
depression.
Bunalo---A slight Improvement was
perccptible In the demand for -four,
stocks appearing To decrease.
New York City-'The volume of bust
ness was not large and trade was fur
Their retarded by bad weather.
Phihdclphla-Mar was duller in
clined TO be lower In winters.
observation-disclosures and receivers COM
planned that their business was com
pletely demolished.
Blltlmora-A Hight business was done
early In the week on the break, but dun
disposition set In later
Chicago--The advance by spring
wheat millera put quietus on what
trade there was Buyers were expected
to hold Of tin their stocks got low.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
NAVAL NIL Is PASSED.
House Spends the nay Considering
the Appropriations.

Washington, March eat the OPEN
Ing OF tho session OF the house today
MIR. Healwolc Nlep., Mimi introduced
the following resolution:
Whereas, In view OF the present in
adequate banking and currency sys-
tenn. 1t Is desirable that congress have
the aid OF such recommendations as a
non-partlsan commission OF experts
might be able to offer,
Resolved, That the president is here
by authorized TO appoint nine citizens.
eminent in trade and political economy
and banking, to act with the comp
trollor OF the currency as such commits
sion ana that such commission report
its conclusions to congress-
Several minor bills We're passed
among them being one to grant the
Gulf. Colorado and Santa I'e railroad
the right to acquire terminal facilities
ut Davis, /. r.
shortly before / y. IN. the house
went into committee OF the whole and
resumed consideration Of the navy APP
preparation bill. II was decided to all
low three hours for general debate on
the resolution relating to the increase
IN the navy, Mr. Hanley. who favored
u larger increase In the navy than a
majority of the committee. argued In
favor OF an amendment which he gave
notice he would Offer. 10 increase the
number OF bnttleshlps from four to
ak.
Mir. Hulick Rep., o. said he Endorsed
all Mr.. Hanley had said. but he argued
that in view OF the condition OF the
treasury 1t was unwise to authorize
more than four ships In this bin
MIR. Johnson uep., CALI favored the
IIanley amendment for Six battle
ships.
MIR. Robinson Rep.. Pa) argued in
support OF the Judgment OF the commit
tee Mr. Cumminga Dem N W aIsn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
ACCEPTS
The Resolution Of the
Senate
THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN PASS
both HOUSES OF
CoSGREsS
SENATORS STUBBORN
WOULD OPPOSE THE BILL UNTIL
END OF SESSION.
Naval Appropriation Hill Passes the
House judicial Appropriation
nuI Discussed in Senate.

Washington. March 26-After IA ses-
sion with the senate conference COM
mittee on the Cuban question today
the house conferees agreed to accept
the scnutc's resolutions, This action
will have the effect OF taking the ques-
lion entirely out Of the senate and OF
transferring all further discussion on
the Cuban question to the house. The
senate resolutions ARE as follows:
Resolved that IN the opinion Of
congress- condition Of war exists be-
tween the government OF Spain aud
the government proclaimed and for
some time maintained by force of arms
by the people OF Cuba and that the
United states Of America should main
tain II strict neutrality between the
contcndng purties. according to each
all the rights OF bclligercnts in the
ports and territories Of the United
States.
"Rosolvcd further. that the friendly
Offices Of the United states should he
offered by the president 10 the Spanish
government for the recognition or the
Independence Of Cuba"
The house cOnfereea were reluctant
, 20 rclinqulsh their resolutions prepared
by their committee but the plain al
tentative was presented 10 thcm-the
senate resolutions or none. They were
told that Senator Hale had received no.
tcc that II the question was brought
forward It would be debated to the
end of the session.
The senate confcrccs said that they
believed nlibustcrng tactics would be
rcsarted to In the senate to suppress
action If any opportunity for their eNer-
cisc was given. These representations
prevailed upon the representatives. Of
the house to accept the senate declara-
ton. The first section was acceptable
to them from the first, but the second,
u which Senator Cameron IL the au-
thor. seemed to them entirely imprac-
tlcablc Of execution.
Under the agreement reached the sem
ate confcrees win report the agree
mont to the senate and the question
VIII be closed 80 far al concerns that
| body. The house confereeg VIII report
To the house II resolution That II ac-
eept the senate resolutions and the
! house win vote on the ratification OF
| the report tomorrow.
Several members Of the house are
| preparing speeches on the subject
General Draper of Massachusetts,
/ who was the most active opponent Of
the resolution hut who was unable to
be present before. VIII make a speech.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
a xoN-rAnrIsAN ooMalrrrn
On Labor, Agriculture and CAPITAL
IL AmthOrlAni.

Washington. Maron 2s,--Senat " Per-
kins from the committee on education
today presented report authorizing
npn-partiHan committee on labor
agriculture and capital. The commit
tee shall consist OF Ave members In the
interest OF labor. one from each OF tho
ilve labor ordere five In the interest OF
agriculture, three OF whom ahall be
designated by the farmers alliance
and two by the national grange. and
iive IN the iutsrvat OF capital 10 be
selected from among manufacturers
and those representing other business
pursuits. He aaid; THE relations OF
laporers to each other on one hand and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
GREEN RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
He VIII Have Charge Of Congress
Eionnl Library Construction.

Washington, March 2G.-As a result
Of the sudden death OF General Casey,
engineer In charge of the construo-
tinn NJ the congressional library. MIR.
Morrill, Of Vermont today presented to
tho senate a Joint resolution appointing
Bernard r. Green, a Civtl engineer, 10
succeed in charge of the library con-
stiuction at 5000 annually.
a long dis Hission Rnsucd Mr.. HIN
ohioctlng on the ground that IL was
proposed to legislate a man into Ofica
Mr. I'm wihdrcw his opposition,
and the Green resolution was adopted
The joint resolution was passed, pro-
vldlng for appointment OF commits
RiOnGr undNr the direction Of the Sec
Rotary Of war with preliminary survey,
plans, specifications, and approximate
estimates of cost thereof for the con-
struction OF a ship canal, of approved
With and depth from the lower shore
Of Lake michigan to the Wabash riv-
or, and for The further Investigation
Of the practicability of the construction
of such waterways.
The legislative appropriation bill was
then taken I'M. Mr.. sherman mo- Cd to
strike out all the sections referring
10 change In the system of paying
district attorneys md marshals. lie
spoke against encumbering apptopria-
tion bills with general legislation.
Mr. white reported favorahly In
the committee on territories the bill
admitting Arizona to statehood.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-27
BITTER COMMENT
CAUSED ny THE ACTION Oh FRINGE
HENRY
In Acknowledging Existence OF the
ingness 20 Accept the Gross.

New York, March ga special to
the World from London says! A
serious political movement was lnvolv-
I'd In the recent acceptance of h0nors
by Prince Henry OF New Orleans.
on his recent return from an eN-
plorlng expedition through Burmah,
Slam and 1'hihct the prince not only
Indicated his willingness to receive tho
cross OF the legation Of honor BOUNDED
by Napoleon and now administered by
the repuhlc), but made speech
acknowledging the existence OF the To-
public That was practically Its frat
public recognition by any member Of
the legltimist. All this aroused in
tensely bitter comment from his adher-
ents,
Prince Henry even visited the ElyGc
to thank President Fuur and made q
patriotic speech at a dinner given to
him by the Count OF Dion. one OF Gen
Houiangers warmest supporters In the
conspiracy a few years ago TO overturn
the republic.
The princes cousin. the Duke OF Or
leans, Is legitlinlst heir to the throne
OF France. The late Count OF Paris
grandson OF Louis Phlllippe, whose
oldest son. the Duke of Orleans died
before the klng-after the death of the
Count OF Chambord, united in his per-
son the heirship OF both branches of
the royal family OF France. He had
one brother the Duke OF Chartres.
Prince Henry of Orleans Ia the eldest
son of the Duke OF chartres. II the
Duke OF orleans dies unmarried the
Duke of Charities will become the heir
10 the kingdom and his son viii be heir
after him.
1t Is now reported that n coalition
has been formed OF the iegitimials. who
are disgusted with the Duke OF Orleans
anu hopeless OF his acceptance by the
French people OF Bonapartist, equally
hopeless OF the acceptance of Prince
Victor or any other Napoleonic prince
and OF the great mass % Ire Tour.
geoisie. all three frightened by the prog
ress and potential ideas Of radical
ideas--has been formed to force the
resignation of President Faur and then
oner Prince Henry as a candidate 10
succeed him.