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The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
HIS FINAL TOUR.
william J. Bryan Closes His Campaign in
 Nebraska-Followed by Irish.

"H,tan J. Bryan Closes His Campaign i'm
 Nebraska-Followed by Irish.
 LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. S.-At seven o'clock this morning W. J. Bryan be- gan his tour through Nebraska on his last days work of the campaign. At York he said that if Nebraska fur nished the next president, it depended great deal on the people of Nebraska and how they should vote. He said that this year the people had tried an experiment in choosing a presidential candidate west of the Mississippi river. and that some of the people of Ne braska seemed to be very much afraid that there would be a president from the west
 At every point in the state where Bryan spoke, Hon. John P. Irish, of California, also spoke short time afterward. In the evening Mr. Bryan made the final speech of his campaign In Omaha, and while he was making his last plea Mir. Irish spoke at the Coliseum in that city.
 At Malcolm the train bearing Mir. Irish collided with freight train. The locomotive of the Irish train and the caboose of the freight train were destroyed. John M. Tipling, of Lin coin, commercial traveller, was caught in the caboose and killed The special was provided with another en- zine and went on to York.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
NOVEL wAGERs BY TEXANS.
One Loser to Ride Wild Steer Through
 Galveston.

"no hoscf 70 kfde q Wtl0 Steer Through Galveston.
 HOUSTON, Tex, Nov. 3. Some novel |eIection bets are reported in this city. \ The old wheelbarrow ride, as usual, |ngures Attorney Wolverton and Lsalesman Goldberg have agreed that ssooever loses shall dress as a clown Iand wheel the winner through Main
 areet. An Austin lawyer has wagered senator that whoever loses shall Phlne the others shoes for three con 'ecutive days on the state house steps zTnen the legislature meets. J. H. Ealllvan, of Galveston, wagers M. c.
 aarris on the result, the former being For Mckinley. Whoever loses on this
 sager is to ride through the streets of
 ,aiseston for 20 blocks astride wild
 eer. Charles Lewis, of Dallas, and
 amp Cook have agreed that the one Fno loses shall not shave for one year, Pu' mat three times a week the one
 lo IS deprived of the luxury of shaw 3us snail put Is cents into savings lank At the end of the year the
 'onsy IS to be given to a deserving lewsbov.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Died While Out Walking.

FORT SCoTT, Kan. Nov. 3.-'ln case anything happens to me notify B. W. Robeson, 426 Broadway street, Daven- port, Ia. He is my cousin and the S1o in my pocket belongs to him. My mother is Mrs L. J. Barton, of 210 East Sixth street, Kansas City, Mo-" is note found on the person of E. P. Barton. whose dead body was found in the railroad yards in this city yester- day evening. He had evidently died of consumption while out walking.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
RORRERs, RIG HAuL.
Old Lady at St. Joseph Who Was Afraid of
 Banks Loses &2,OOO.


 ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Nov 3. 3.-Saturday night, as Mrs. Eliza Ditto, widow of A. F. Ditto, former wealthy citizen of this place, was getting ready to leave her home in the east part of the city, she heard a noise toward the rear of the house. She stepped back to in- vestigate the cause when she was sud denly seized by man who cholSed her and stified all attempts at an outcry. The fellow was joined by two other men, who jerlSed her about in rough manner and demanded her money. Mrs. Ditto, who is an old wo- man, was frightened nearly into mysteries, but refused to tell where her money was hidden. The ruffians then choked her into insensibility and locking the doors ransaclSed the house. Their search resulted in the discovery of $2, 000 which Mrs. Ditto had concealed in the house. she being afraid of banks, which they appropriated, and leaving the insensible woman on the floor made their escape
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
ACciDkNT INSURANCE CASE.
'0a'iar Point to Be Tested in the Kan - sas City Courts.

''u'iar Point to Be Tested in the Kan
 sas City Courts.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 3.-Attorney = hingolsky has been retained to EoSecute Fred Waitt, the slayer of O'fis Landa. Waitt has engaged At Hy 1ney Ralph Latshaw to defend him. ln. s'e VIII be an interesting legal con- Essersy over SIP, ,Ooo in accident insur-
 se which Mir. Landa carried when
 was Killed. The companies refuse pay the insurance because a E.. Es'' In the policy provided h the company was not liable
 ae .s event of an injury perpetrated sn 'ae ls, Wiilfal act of the insured or EI, osner ser person. Attorney Ringolsky On t.gue h that there is great distinc- Sss. 's'ween injury and death in this Rd 'nat II Mir. Landa had been shot
 5sa. ao. Killed he could not collect ac- Dm .t insurance, but death resulting
 n.;s sae shooting. the insurance must
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Eoupbt on a Roat.

ST LOUIS, Nov. 3.-A prize fight took place on the banks of the Missouri river near Jefferson City yesterday. The affair was conducted very quietly, to avoid police interference, the sports leaving Jefferson City on steamboat for the battle ground. The contest ants were Billy Fitzgerald, of St. Louis, and Prof" J. J. Miller, of Los An geles, Cal, and only lasted five rounds, the referee giving Fitzgerald the de- cision at the end of the fifth.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
ELECTION NEWS.
Interest Centering Chiefly in Western
 States the Returns Will Be Late.
A PANIC ON A STREET CAR.
The Flashing of an Electric Battery Scares Thirty Italian Laborers-Rumor About Bishop Keane-special Bulletin
 on Tuesdays Weather.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-H itherto In the presidential elections New York has been pivotal state, and as the polls closed there at four o'clock in the afternoon, the result of the election was usually determined before mid night. This year interest will center chiefly in states west of the Ale ghenies, and particularly in states west of the Mississippi. As rule the polls will close at later lour, and the telegraphic facilities are com paratively limited. In Illinois there is provision for amending the state constitution, and in Chicago another for the issue of local bonds, both of which, under the law. must be counted first, and this will necessarily involve some delay. Every effort will be made to prosecute the work as rapidly as possible, but the limitations above in- dicated exist, and even partial figures will be later than in the past.
 Panic on Street Car.
 NEWARK, N. J., Nov. 3 3.-Throngh the flashing of the battery in an electric car on Mount Prospect avenue early this morning terror seized the passen- gers and they sprang from the car. One man was killed, one fatally hurt and four others seriously injured. The car was going north with gang of 30 Italian laborers. At Mount Prospect place the controlling stand flashed out. The car was under full headway. The Italians became panic stricken and o ochaH hnad1nrn n.,f of fhA ndr and over the rear platform.
 Rumor About Bishop Keane.
 BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. g. 3-The rumor that Bishop Keane is to be made CO., adjutor archbishop of Baltimore, with right to succession, is being widely circulated in Catholic circles and is be- lieved by many. It is certain that Cardinal Gibbons has practically taken charge of the bishops future. While he was rector of the Catholic univer- sity Bishop Keane was looked upon as the logical successor to Cardinal Gib- bons as archbishop of Baltimore, but within the last two years immediately preceding his removal some opposition to this plan has developed
 A Special Bulletin.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-The weather bu- reau issues the following special bull ietin for Tuesday: Generally fair weather will prevail in the states of the Missouri valley and in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. In Iowa and Missouri rain will be followed with fair weather in the central and western portions Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
OCTOBER COINAGE

Over Two Million Standard Silver Dollars
 Coined-National Bank Circulation.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The coinage executed at the hints of the United States during October was as follows: Gold, S5, 5o7, 500; silver, g., s44, ,O09; minor coin, S66, 900. Of the silver coined $2,- $50, ,0OO were standard silver dollars, on which the seigniorage realized was about s7O0,0Oo
 The outstanding national bank cir culation on November 1 was S234 SS7,- 657, an increase during the month of S1, 345, 627. The circulation based on bonds is S2l6, 510,014.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
AN UGLY RIOT.
Toughs After Parade Defy the Wil-
 Transport Police.
A MAN KILLED BY A BULL.
Guests of n Hotel Compelled to Jump from the Second Story in Their Night CIothes-KIlled While Cross
 ing Track.

WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Nov. 8. = The riotous days of the "Sawdust war" in this city many years ago, were revived between midnight and 1:30 yesterday. At midnight Court street was packed full of republicans and democrats who had participated in the big political demonstrations and revelry was ram- pant. Shortly before this Chief of Po- lice Wise had backed his horse into crowd on Pine street and was greeted with baths and cat calls. The chief then rode into Court street and a great crowd assembled about him. Eight police men were with him and arrested men until the police cells were full, in a vain attempt to break up the crowd. As the courthouse clock struck i2 the chief rose in his saddle and addressed the crowd, commanding them to dis perse, but he was greeted with storm of jeers and curses. Instead of charg- ing through, he retreated and was followed by the mob who con- tinued their impreca tions Mayor Mansell was informed and decided to send hose cart to the scene and de- luge the mob with water, but recon sidered and had fire engine sent out as a ruse. It worked and the crowd followed, but quickly returned. Then Police Captain Worrall and squad charged the crowd and by dint of club persuasion" dispersed them, but only after numerous arrests
 Man Killed by A Bull.
 Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov. 3.--At Buena Park yesterday morning Harley R. Moon was killed by bull. About seven o'clock he undertook to lead the powerful beast out to pasture. The animal, which is hornless, suddenly knocked him down. Mir. Moon tried to rise, but the beast charged on his half prostrate form and paved him fu- riously. Moon screamed in his agony but no help was on hand and his life was soon stamped out. Moon was an old soldier, having served in the civil war with the One Hundred and Six teenth Indiana infantry. He came to California some time ago from Logans- port, Ind. He was 55 years of age. He leaves widow and family
 Guests Escape in Their Night Clothes.
 MANIsrEE, Mich. Nov. 3-At an early hour yesterday morning flames burst from under the main stairway in the Franklin house and rapidly ate their way upwards, cutting off all com munication with the street. Fifteen guests were compelled to jump from the second story in their night clothes W. T. Kessick, travelling man, dis covered the fire and aroused the guests Mrs Clark threw her child into the arms of spectator below and then jumped. Many were severely burned. The servants escaped by back stair way into the kitchen. The fire depart ment rendered prompt service and the damage did not amount to much.
 Killed While Crossing a Track.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 8. Ella Birkman, aged nine, and Anna Vanderwall, aged seven, were killed this morning by car on the Chicago 6 Alton road while crossing the railroad tracks at St. Jo- seph street. The little girls were on their way to school.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
FEARED coURT-mARTfAL.
Lieut.. Binns' Resignation Was Forced
 Rather Than Voluntary.


 WAsHNGToN, Nov. 3.-S. F. Binns. late lieutenant of the First infantry, United States army, resigned his com mission last week in Chicago, declar- ing that he did so because of President Cleveland's financial views. Saturday a letter was received at the war depart ment which indicates that he had really decided to leave the army be- cause of the fear of court-martial. This letter is from W. H. Stacey, broker of Leavenworth, Kan, who says he holds an unpaid voucher for Binns' pay for the month of October, which was hypothecated There is an express army regulation prohibiting any of ficer from Experimenting or transfer ring his pay account not actually due.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
AN IMMENSE FIRE.
euayaquil Has One of the Greatest
 Confagrations In History.
rHousANDS MADE HOMELESS
..-.-nous Amount of Property Destroyed Five Persons Lose Their Lives-A Bill in the Colombian Congress for the
 Benefit of the Su frerers.

p.xAMA. Nov 3.-The Star and Her .n rublishes the following detailed ac- .ount of a confagration at Guayaquil: on the night of October 5, the port and e;tv of Guayaquil was visited by per hans the greatest fire in history-if we sxcept that of Nero's Rome. The fire ;s stated to have originated in a sus ,ic;ous manner in the store of Messrs. rassanovich & Bowski, two North American Jews. Their store was locat- sd at the center of the city Al the time strong breeze, suown as Tel morro" was blowing and il did not subside for 60 hours, long af- ter the fiery element had devastated she whole of the city to the north and northwest. About two-thirds of the
 usiness property, and all of the com merciai quarters were destroyed, the mly four banks in the city 'were razed AS also three out of the newspapers The custom house containing some S1 100000 worth of goods, snd the church of San Domingo, srelic of the Spanish occupation. The fire spread with indescribable rapidity and at no time was the fire depart ment able to cope with it. It simply burned itself out. Tine blaze lasted 42 hours. Only five people have been known to have lost their lives. It was stated that in launch laden with furniture, which was on fire and vas swept down with the tide to the island of Puma. five sisters of the Sacred Heart perished, but this could not be verified. It is esti- mated that 1s,0 persons were rem dered homeless and that the public property destroyed average 15,000, GOO sucres The goods destroyed amounts
 to 100000 sucres and the loss to the insurance companies about 3,500,-
 600 sucres.
 About fortnight after the fire the vaults of the banks destroyed were opened and all securities found intact. bill had been introduced into the Colombian congress appropriating S00O0. 900 in gold to be devoted to the sufferers of the recent Guayaquil fire. The Star and Herald also says: Owing to the frequency of suicides in Chilli. the daily newspapers of Valparaiso and Santiago have decided not to pub lish accounts of suicides. It is expect | cd this may have some effect toward reducing the number of suicides.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
offers shoo for Her Son.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov 3.-Mrs. Frances M. Mead, of Locke, Cayuga county, N. Y., has written here asking information of her son, who left his home four months ago and is supposed to be in the west Mrs. Mead has been to much expense in the search in the east, but is still willing to give $500 for information that will lead to the re- covery of her son.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Lutheran League.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-The second annual convention of the Lutheran League of America will be held in this city No yember 17 to 20 It was organized wear ago at Pittsburgh and claims mem bership already of 5O,Ooo. There are leagues in eight states. Any soci- etv connected with Lutheran charch is eligible. Among the speakers who have accepted invitations to be present are Rev. A. c. Swinson, of Kansas, and z. R. Barnitz, of Iowa.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
MAILING MAY "PEACH.-
The Two Convicted Murderers of Pearl
 Bryan at Open Enmity.

CONVECTION, Ky, Nov. 5.-Signs are poin ting to confession by Jackson and Walling, or. at least, to getting at the truth of the murder of Pearl Bryan. For two weeks Jackson and Walling have been kept in separate cells, and bitterness is growing up between them. Yesterday Walling said to Turnkey Maurer: "Why should I be punished for a crime l did not commit? I did not murder Pearl Bryan Jackson is the man who cut her head off," Maurer asked why Walling had not so testified. but he declined to am sxver
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
FATALLY WOUNDED.
A Lot of Drunken Men Get into Political
 Argument.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 3.-Daniel Mccarthy, Jr., of 63 Church street, was shot and fatally wounded by James Adams, a colored porter at the Nickel Plate saloon. The two got into po- litical argument while mixing with a crowd of half-drunken men at Ven able's lunch room and free-for-all fight ensued. The crowd was driven to the street and stoned the place, one of the stones passing through a win dow and striking the proprietor on the head. In the course of the fight Adams was struck in the face with stone, and hurried to his own saloon and got revolver. Returning to the crowd he accused Mccarthy of throwing the stone and the shooting was the result. Adams is in custody and Mccarthy is at the hospital, not expected to live.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Rynum,s Yie,g of 1t.

CHICAGO. Nov. 3.-Chairman Bynum, of the national democratic committee, has returned from stumping tour of Indiana. In speaking of the general political situation. he said: '"The states of Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Kentucky will cast their electoral votes for sound money. I hope Missouri will do the same, and feel conf dent that there is chance of saving Nebraska"
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Side Light onsthe Rise in Wheat.

MONTREAL. Can, Nov. 3.-A leading miller has received letter from a Liverpool grain firm respecting the rise in wheat occasioned by the cessa- sation of shipments from Russia, India and Rio de la Plata, and saying We are now practically dependent on America for our supplies for the next six months What the price will be will be fixed by America
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
cen. .ee.. Protest rHseded.

HAVANA, Nov. 3. 3.-Owing to notice of protest from Consul-General Lee taking exception to the new court martial of the Competitors crew. the proceedings in tho case have been tenn porarily suspended. A summons has, however, been published in the local papers requiring various witnesses to appear and file written evidence against the prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
A Labor Assemblx DIsbanded.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-The Chicago Trades and Labor assembly, which has since 1886 been one of the strong est factors in trades unionism in this city, was formally disbanded Sunday afternoon in pursuance of resolution passed month ago. The action was due to friction among the members A meeting will be held Wednesday looking to reorganization under the auspices of the Federation of Labor
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Eleeded Her Rahy Away.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 3. A deed of adoption has been filed in the re- corder's office whereby Verda D. Ham, ilton, baby girl, i5 months old, passed to Harry Lee, resident of South Grand avenue. The child's mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hamilton, was grief-stricken at parting with the lit- tie one. It was made necessary by the fathers desertion and poverty.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
AN ELEVATOR BURNED.
A Fire Destroys a Large Corn Crib and a
 Grocery Store at Farmingdale, III.

A Fire Destroys Large Corn Crib and a
 Grocery Store at Farmingdale, Ill.
 SPRISGFIELD, H.. Nov. 3.-At the village of Farmingdale, ten miles west of here, a fire, which started yesterday afternoon, destroyed large corn crib known as the Boggs elevator the grocery store of J. w. Good and the lumber yard of David Tripp, including the office. The elevator had capacity of 10000 and was partly filled with corn. Goods stock was insured. but the building was not. The latter was the property of James Webb. The fire originated in the corn crib, and is SUD- posed to have been caused by spark from 6 passing freight train.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
A Bridge Gave Way.

nuh,'hsviLLE. O., Nov. 3.-While the
 Ees, tncsn parade was crossing the |eol,a 'uge into Dennison Saturday AT, a,,psed' carving 25 horsemen with
 Ie h were Injured. but none fatally. k.er v,;', was killed outright, and an i,s s;a nave 10 be shot on account "'ar'es- The presence of mind
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
A Tenuessee Murderer,s su,clde.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. a. Pres Bradford, who shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Haley in Henry county Friday, went to his father-in-law's house last night, ate hearty meal, and, walking out into the yard, shot himself dead. He had been hiding since the morning of the shooting.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
xr..vv snow fin souti, Eakota.

HURON, $. D.. Nov 3.-Five inches of snow fell here last night, making a foot now on the ground. The storm north and west is reported severe and farmers are wholly unprepared for winter
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
Lost Both Arms and r.s<s.

GUTHRIE, Ok. Nov. a-A 15-yesr-old boy named Harris fell beneath the wheels while trying to steal ride on q Santa Fe train at Mulhall Saturday night and had both arms and legs cu' off
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
FATALITY AT A RALLY.
Small Boys Neck Broken by the Break
 ing of Plank at Clinton.

ing of a Plank at Clinton.
 CLINTON, Mo-, Nov. 3.-While R. E. Lewis was making speech here Sat urday night so many people climbed on the platform that plank broke, letting some of them down. About Is minutes after the speaking was over Milburn Salmon, aged Il years, son of Ed Salmon, the Marshfeld banker, was found dead under the platform. The plank had fallen on the back of his neck, breaking it.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
rata, Shooting at vandaiia, sfo.

MEXICO, Mo-. Nov s.-William Bes- bars and man named Boots" Rider became involved in difficulty near yapdalia. when the former shot the latter. It is expected the wound viii cost Rider his life.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04

LEADyu.LE, Col. Nov. 8. Henry $. Stotesburv, who. during the civil war. held high position in the diplomatic service of the confederave states, and
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04
UNREST AT CONsTANTINOPLE.

Panics of Daily Occurrence-Masses Look
 ing for War.
 CoYsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 3.-It is ru- mored that the Armenians have decid- ed to poison the water supply, and the authorities are taking rigid pre- cautions Panics are of daily occur. renee. The masses regard the increase in the price of bread as sign of the approach of war. The bitterest strife exists among the ministers at Yildiz Kiosk There are runners os the arrests of ministers and officials.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04

Gen. Joseph T. Terrence, 2 noted union general, died at Chicago. He led the party that captured Morgan, the guerrilla
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04

made several trips to England in an endeavor to induce that government to grant belligerent rights to the confed- crate states, died here last night.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-04

of the marshals prevented a panic They countermarched the people to another route before the crowd learned of the accident
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-12-01
The Faithful Witness.

This is one divinely given names of
our Savior. CR3v. 1:4)
As a witness, He is the example for
His ministers and all of His followers.
He was a positive witness, testifying
70 what He knew.
He was a reliable witness, never ut
tering an untruth.
He was a consistent witness, living a
blameless life.
He was a fearless witness, never
withholding testimony for year of
man.
He was q wise witness, varying the
form of His testimony to suit the &C,
casion.
He was a firm witness, never modi-
tying His testimony to please His
critics.
He was a discreet witness, never
Deedlessly defying o provoking con-
3titU,e authorities.
He was a ridiculed witness, called
mad and possessed of the devil.
He was a prosecuted witness, yet
never complained of His trials.
He was a misunderstood witness, a
mystery even to His W mother.
He was a rejected witness; even
HIS own received Him not"
He was a faithful witness, sealing
His testimany with His blood.
He was a victorious witness, His tes,
tlm0ny melting millions who shall
reign with Him forever.