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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

A man in Western Kansas wants
the ten commandments resubmit-
ted. He says he thinks they are
being violated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
DIRD.-At her home in Miami,

DIED.-At her home in Miami,
/. T., on Thursday, May II, 1895. Mrs
E. E. Mitchell, aged sixty-one years
Death resulted from blood poison,
complicated with bilious fever.
Funeral services were held yester-
day friday and the remains
inferred in the Miami cemetery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Five destructive cyclones were
reported in Wednesdays news
papers. Daniels insures against
cyclones.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

". ". McIlhaney of Weir City is
again the proud possessor of the
state championship live bird media
having won it last Saturday from
c. Fl. Calhoun, 10 whom it was
forfeited by +. W. Hoffman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY.

The usual ceremonies for the
observance of Memorial Day will
be held in this city on Saturday,
May 30:
The following announcement is
made by Baxter Post No. l23,
G. A. r.:
In obedience to national and
department orders, and in accord
ance with the custom established
by our beloved national COM
mander, General John A. Logan,
all comrades of the Grand Army oi
the Republic, surviving soldiers
and sailors, Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic. Sons of Veterans, Ladies'
Aid and the loyal people of the
county will meet at Camp Logan or
Saturday, May 30, at o'clock p. m.
Post, Ladies of the G. A. r. and
Sons of Veterans will meet at Post
Hall May 30, at II o'clock sharp.
Ladies' of the G. A. II. will look
after the reception of all floral
decorations.
The following program will be
observed:
All comrades and friends will
form at Post Hall at 1880 o'clock
and march to Camp Logan.
Opening hymn.
Prayer.
Hymn.
Grafton by Hon. Chas. d. Ashley
Hymn.
Benediction.
Comrades and friends will then
form at Camp Logan in carriages
and wagons and proceed to the
National Cemetery, where the
G. A. II. ritualistic service will clos,
the proceedings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
sT.-Black. yellow.spotted

LOST.-Black, yellow'spotted
hound three months old. ans ering
TO name of "Fido." Finder will be
rewarded by returning same 10
John J. Osborn, Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Best square meal in the city for
the money at Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
A. Willard, at his store

opposite postofice, is sell
ing more -four and feed than
ali the other merchants in
Baxter put together.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Literature aud advertising matter
concerning the fifteenth annual
interstate reunion which will be
held at Camp Logan, Baxter
Springs, Augus st "a to 70, has
already bean circulated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

A. Willard is retailing
bran at SOC per cwt. and
other things in proportion at
his store opposite postoffice.
Call and see him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Notice the change in the Memphis
time table which appears in this
issue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Tom Weaver's home place has
received some improvements
recently.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
a. MACDONALD.

The public debt of the United
States, as shown by the eleventh
United States census, was $0l5,962
I'D
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

II 10 not q miracle. II won't cure
everything, but Il win cure piles
Thaf's what DeWitfs Witch Hazel
Salve win do, because Il has dose it
in hundreds Of casss WE. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss of Columbus
were guests of Col. and Mrs. Alex
andcr Warner last Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
The Plano Manufacturing

The Plano Manufacturing
Company's Lever Binder
ties the bundle by lever pow
er, and it never fails to tie.
Cogs, chains and springs are
done away with. The finest
and best binder ever made.
Sold by Fribley & Twitchell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
Cash PREMIUMS
FOR OUR : CUSTOMERS!
which may be obtained as follows;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, o.

Add the numbers so as to foot up 100. Use every
fgure use none of them more than once but any two
figures may be used together in combination
Any person purchasing of dollars worth of
merchandise may hand in at the time solution of the
problem If correct and corresponding with we have
on 6le we will refund to said purchaser dollar
July ?, 1896
There is deception in the problem. Although diff
fcut it can be DONE and therefore the pryi
ege of discontnung this proposition at any time when
correct solutions become too numerous
Our new and attractive line of Dry Goods, Clothing
Boots and Shoes contains many pecates at wonderfully
low prices which we want you to examine.
TOHN M C0ODED
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

l have put in a complete
line of needles and fixtures
for any kind Of a sewing
machine made.
I. n. LYNCH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Otis Alfred of Columbus has
accepted position with ]. G.
Polster, the corner druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

The great combination-Sells
Bros s.-Forepaugh circus-will
exhibit at Joplin June 2.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Dan Crowell has opened a shoot
ing gallery opposite the NEWS
Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

have just one piano left which
will sell at factory price on terms
to suit. Do you want it:
srnnNAIn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Everything in the bread. cake
and pie line at Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

II rust doesn't strike the wheat
and oats. there will be a tremen-
dous yield.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
companies.

Capt. Eastman will so to Column
bus today on strictly private and
confidential business. No cards.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

According TO the census of 1880
the assessed valuation of real and
personal property in the United
States was over SI7,l39OO0O00.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Hay, Grain and Feed bought and
sold ut the stone barn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

caples' salve heals all sores.
No heal, no payi W. T. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Dwight Smith of Chetopa visited
his father, II. W. Smith, in this city
the first of the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

All kinds of fancy cakes at Mrs.
Meyerning's Steam Bakery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Remember. We have a large lot Of
chattel mortgage blanks. Also
blank bills Of sale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Caples' Blood Builder cleanses,
renews, builds. Satisfaction given
or no pay. w. +. Price, agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves
at McElhiney's.

The state encampment of the
G. A. r. will be held at Topeka
September 2S TO October 3.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES!
For Farmers, For Driving.
For Hay Men, | For Everybody
CHEAP AT OSBORN'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

A little farm well TILED.
A little wife well willed,
Freedom from debts and ills,
Makes q pleasant home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Spring river took another rise
Wednesday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
Geo. FentOn,
PRACTICAL SHOE MAKER.
Repairing done with neat
ness and dispatch.

Insure against cyclones with
Daniels,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Fribley & Twitchell are
headquarters for poultry
netting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

First class tin work of all
kinds at McElhiney's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Caples' Po Sders relieve all pain.
No cure, no cost! W. +. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

Choir concert Thursday, May q.
Program was announced last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16

McElhiney is making some
low prices on Cook Stoves.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-16
Let's agitate the building Of a
bridge over Shoal creek at Lowell.
1t is needed badly.
Baker Perfect Barb Wire
bottom prices at
MCELHINEY'S.

Landreth's celebrated
bulk garden seeds at
Fribley g. Twitchell's.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14
Liquors for IL
Shipped daily In secure packages by
GEORGE EYSSELL. Druggist
Opposite waiting room, Union depot
Personal.

c. II. Stauffcr. Chicago, is ut tho Coates.
]. 7. Boone, st. Louis. is at tho Coates.
II. w. Morgan. Rochester. is at the
Coates.
g. f. Summers. Cincinnati. is at the
Coates.
A. Ii. Connolly, Boston, is at tho Coates.
j. s. Wood. Burlington. Ia, is at tho
Coates.
G. a. Harper, Toronto, Is at the Coates.
Il D., Norton, New Cambria. NO.. is at
the Coates.
j.. A.. Nelson. Minneapolis. is at tho
Right Rev. bishop u. It. Tanner, D.. d..
DR., +. Jesse Peek. pastor Of Allan chanel,
Tenth and Charlotte streets.
j. II. Goodell. Omaha. Neb,. is at the
Hotel Victoria.
n, = punawa. Denver, Col, is at tho
W, j.. Canton. Springfield. H.. is at tho
n. Duncan, Independence. No.. is at tho
Hotel Victoria.
J. Il. Totten. Holden. Mo-, Is at the Hotel
Victoria.
=. $; Howard, Chicago. is at the Hotel
Victoria.
j. +. Ford, accompanied by Mrs. Ford
and their two daughters, left yesterday
over the Maple Leaf for n months trip
through the North and Northwest.
F., II, Clark, assistant, secretary of the
city, Will start for Lake Geneva, Wis. this
morning, TO attend tho Y. NJ. q. A. summer
camp. which Is in progress there.
Frank Talpey. who has been a clerk in
the city comptroller's office for about n
year, resigned his position yesterday.
Comptroller Lund has appointed Amos Ce-
ell to tho place.
DIR. j. E. Roberts. of All Souls church,
who left last week to spend his summer
vacation In Michigan and other Northern
states. will be the guest of Colonel Robert
G. Ingersoll for several weeks at the colo
nel's summer home in Maine.
Senator +. NJ. Cockrell, accompanied by
his daughter and two sons, was in the city
yesterday, the guest OF his brother-in-law.
Walker. The senator will remain in the
city for several days.
Hugo Berthold., Of New York. auditor OF
Company, is at the Coates House on his
s"eml-annual trip to the city,
Ex-Mayor Webster Davis left last even
ing over the burlington for st. Louis on a
political mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. c. Seamans, OF New
York, are at the Coates House. MIR. Sea-
mar IL a member of the firm of Wyckoff,
Seamans a Benedict. of that city.
T.. S. Marcher. Racine. is at the New AL
bany.
George w, Proctor. Fort Madison. is at
the New Albany.
7. T.; Clement. Pierce City. NO.. Is at the
\. Todhunter. Dover. No.. is at the New
Albany.
{: Hickey. 0irsrd. Kss.. is at the New
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14
FRANCIS y. noyi.E,s HARD FALL.
Almost Pnrniyscd and Lon In secur-
Ing %itrlicf.

Francis J. Boyle. an cmploye of the Mis-
souri, Gas Company, became ovcrheated
yesterday afternoon while working on n
smokcsiake at the company's plant, at
Second and ellis streets. and foil from
a scafroldinG on which he was working to
the ground. a distance OF about thirteen
feet. In a partially %pataiyzed condition
he walked 10 Missouri avenue and oak
street. where he sought rest In the rear Of
Frank Walters cigar store, in Shelly park.
Here he lay until discovered by someone
who the police patrol wagon.
by the time the wagon arrived Boyle,
who H. large and powerful. his muscles
hardened by the work he has been engaged
in. was in 4 drlirious condition. raging and
frothing at the mouth. officers Boyle and
Doheriy were sent with the wagon for
Royle. They succeeded in getting him into
it.. but the trip to the station was fraught
with many struggles. The afflicted man
seemed to have the power of II dozen men
and 1t required the combined efforts or
the officers to keep him In the wagon.
He fought like II demon when aid on n
stretcher in the surgeons room ana six
brawny policemen sat upon him while Sur
econ Hyde administered to him. lie was
peaceful after two hours, and said he lived
at 81: ellis street. He was sent there.
but the people refused to keep him, say
ing he had only been there n week and
they did not want to have the care of an
III man: Later Boyle was sent to the city
hnGnitp1
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14
To the business men: Get your dinner at
he Midland restaurant. Reasonable prices.
MINOR MENTION.

damaged the house Of Michael Fenney. " l5eS
Guinotte avenue. $50 yesterday.
consisted OF tive cars Of bullion from Men.
leo and two cars of copper ore from Brit
ish Columbia.
Da The has Mso d i; s's sstirIes u 81 insdTsor cGm;
with the recorder of deeds. The capital
The Ladies' Aid Society. of the Fifth
church lawn this evening.
a detective nue in the house of Henry
yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Thomas Bonnell., arrested by Railway Po-
with fruit, was sentenced to thirty days in
the workhouse by the police Judge yester-
day.
Police Matron Lee wishes to thank the
Missouri and Kansas Dairy Association and
the Elgin dairy for ice cream donated Sat
SSrdsS, nigh b. for 1.-THE the fSeisi given for the
Matthias, OF Twenty-ninth and Sidney
streets. We're stolen on Sunday afternoon
llsS% them he 1f0 %hi Hs hhs s isok ea tt; M famiiy he INSIDE hds
the park.
a lighted cigar. stump thrown on the
court room, us Wall street. started a small
blaze about 1880 o'clock yesterday after
noon, The Are department. responded to
a call, and subdued the names. The loss
was about $40.
Clara smith and Ada Brown drank beer
at l06s Lincoln street Sunday morning. and
disturbed the peace of Grant O'Bannon,
who works ut night. O'Bannon and DR..
Scott complained against the women, and
Police Judge Clifford lined the Smith
woman $40 yesterday.
Detectives Hayes and Halpin arrested
last night q man who gave the name OF
John Roberts, and who said his occupation
WAS that of a gambler He was held until
his case can be Investigated. as he may be
connected with the commission OF several
Jobs In Kansas City of late.
got into an alteration with Conductor Hol-
hngsworth,, while riding on 2 Fifth street
on the charge OF assault last night. II is
claimed BY the conductor that Patterson
attacked him with q razor. Holdings
Fave bond for his appearance this morn
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14
KANSAS CITY MEN MADE HAPPY.
A Long standing Mining Case Decided
in Their Favor.

The Aspen Consolidated Mining Com
pany, composed OF several of tho profni-
ncnt business men of Kansas city. with
Mr.. Carl spcngler. of the Hurry-Cp-Trans-
for Company. at the head, have. after
eight years of litigation. been awarded the
ownership OF $40 acres Of valuable mining
land at Aspen. Col. The land is com
posed OF claims bought from miners who
werc unable to operate 1t on account of
qiiicksand.
Later a man by the name Of Williams.
backed by n wealthy syndicate, filed n
claim to q very rich tract OF the land
under the agriculture laws. Several land
commissioners decided against MIR. Speng-
ler's claim and the case was taken before
Secretary Smith, of the Interior depart
mcnt. who decided 1t In favor OF the Kan
saI City company. but by some teehnic-
ality the decision was withheld until n few
days ago when Mr.. Smith again decided
1t In the same way and now all MIR. Speng-
lev has to do Is to get Il patent on tho
lana and by paying the government 1850
per acre Will receive II clear title to the
whole tract.
Among those who are Interested In the
deal, besides Mr.. Spengler. are: Henry J.
Hucke. A.. Steirhorst. George W. Gully.
Theodore kraus. Joe Brown and stephen
Hayes. The land Is Immensely rich in
silver and gold deposits and the stock
holders will likely receive some handsome
dividends after the company
operations.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14

HOURS FOR sPRINKLING.
water ConsumcrS Cautioned by SUI
pe"rintrndcnt Lonpweil.

D.. W. Longwell, superintendent of the
water department, states that the hours
for sprirkling, for unmctered service, are
. TO S a. m. and 8 to $50 y. M. and any
hour Sundays. During II large fire In the
city water must not be used for sprinkling.
Regarding the sprinkllng hours. the water
departments circular says:
The rule (So. 10 on this point is gen.
orally understood, hut for consumers, who
might otherwise innoccntly violate 1t. this
special reminder Is sent. Inspectors now
have positive Instructions to turn OFF all
premises. where use of hose for any pur-
pose Is being made outside Of the hours
above named, or where within of without
these hours water Is being wasted through
hose laid on the ground. or fastened to
trees, fences or any appliance. No objcc-
tion Is made to n liberal use within tho
hours on premises paid for, when hose is
held by hand. hut general abuse of the
sprinkling privilege makes II necessary to
strictly enforce the rule. and this Will he
done without further notice.
whenever faucets over sinks. basins.
hathtubs. etc, spring u leak. notify Mr..
j. +. Anderson. No. 25 Main. by postal
card, or telephone 1856. and new washers
Will be put In as soon as convenient, free
of charge. We do not repair pipes. by
drants. street sprinklers, closets, broken
faucets, etc. This must be done by your
plumber"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14

George James got sixty days for s~toalins
s. July !. in krucgcr's court yesterday,
Thomas McGurger, charged with burg
larry July 5, was discharged by Justice
Kruger yesterday.
The case OF Ruby Ice. charged with
stealing SEQ from Pat Dunn, WAS dismissed
in krlcccr'S court yesterday.
Willie Nelson pleaded guilty before Jus.
ttre Kruger to suutChing "A purse contain,
Ing Sls Saturday. He got twenty days IN
the county jail.
stealing hand holcd plugs July 6, were tined
s. each and sent to jail for thirty days By
Justice Kruger.
Charles Davis. charged with stealing a
coat and a pair of shoes on July 10, was
sentenced to thirty days In jail by Justice
Kruger yesterday.
Judge slower granted Carrie Sobhc. who
Is suing William Sobbe for divorce. an on
%ecutlon against him for $50 yesterday. lilo
has failed to pay her alimony pending the
outcome of the suit.
John Lyons was a%rraiGued in Justice
hIIsd watch and chaim from II. ii, jTIiIs- 81
West Tenth street. He will have u hearing
at 2 o'clock Wednesday.
Wallace Campbell was arraignci before
Justice Walls yesterday on a CHARGE OF
committing felonious assault on H. o,
stevens Saturday evening. He gave $3.50
bond for his appearance ON Friday.
The case of Ruby Lee. charged with
with shooting his bartender, a man called
Fleming, on sunday morning. juno Is, was
dismissed in Justic" JoyCr's court yester-
day. 1t was shown that Colligan dis.
charged the pistol accidentally.
SAIL Jackman appeared before Justlce
Walls yesterday to answnr to u charge of
robbing the house Of W. j. Parsons at
Sheffield and taking therefrom a revolver,
a razor. 50 In money and a lot OF little
coins, Jackman will have a hearing this
morning.
Ward Miller appeared before Justice
krur2cr yesterday afternoon to answer 10
a churg. of forging the name of u. H..
Hopkins to a check for s.. Tho check Was
on the Farmers bank, odessa, Mo-, and
was dated June q. Miller will be given a
hearing at . o'clock Monday.
Willie Harris, one of the two boys who
stole a purse containing $3.50 from Mrs. +,
d.. Black, of go Campbell street, In the
market building Saturday night and was
ovcrtaken and captured by n bicyclist, WAS
arralgned before Justice Kruger yesterday
and sent 10 Jail for ten days. Harris had
only $3.50 of the money. His mate, who has
the other s.. IL still at large.
John kinnaman was before Justice
Kruger yesterday charged with commit-
ting felonious assault on james O'Reily on
Saturday night at Third and Main
o'Reily, who is an ex-pol!ce officer, was
badly cut with a knife. The city hospital
authorities ~telephoned that O'Rcily IL
dangerously Ill and In view of this fact
Kinnaman's bond of $500 was not accepted.
The case Was continued ill Thursday
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14
A CuRFEw LAW WITH STRINGS.
Wcstport's New Ordinnncc-Bond Sale
ratified.

The Westrort council members were evil
IDENTIFY all boys some time. for they intro
dnced n curfew ordnance last night. in
which II was stated that the children
would be allowed to attend ice cream so
Gals, prayer meetings. church and par
ties. The same body passed a curfew law
some time ago. which Mayor Drake vc-
tocd. and which said nothing about ice
cream soclals and other like gatherings.
The mayors veto was sustained last night
and the new ordnance introduced as u
substitute. All children under 10 years of
ago must hc home 10y ? o'clock.
When the matter of ratifyinc the bond
sale OF last saturday came up, 4. j. Clark,
representing the firm Of Leland. Towlc X
Co. OF Boston. made objection. He claimed
his bid was the best. m. committee en-
planned that the bids We're opened in the
presence Of all bidders, and that Mr. clark
simply bid on $4,000 worth OF bonds, and
made no written bid on the $500 anticl-
patton OF. revenue bonds. The council
unanimously upheld the bond committee
and ratified the sale to the E:ads Broker
age Company for ~sli5,2SI. =,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-14

There Is n pretty and interesting story
In connection with the naming of the new
town of Mena, In Arkansas. on the line
of the Pittsburg & Gulf road that was made
public yesterday. for the first time. when
was in Germany raising funds FOR thS
building of the line, he was ably assisted
by Mr.. ]. de Geoijen, of Havre. who is
general agent in Europe for the trust
company, and on one occasion when he
met Mrs. de Cieoljen he told her that ha
had tn. new town in contemplation; that
1t was to be one of tn" important cities
of the state, was to ne one OF the p%rettiest
cities of the, land and that he proposed to
and in naming the new town he took tho
latter portion of her name and called the
town Mena. He has advised the lady OF
his action and will also have her fully in
formed of the elaborate arrangements for
its formal opening during the coming
month. Tho city park in Mena. which 10
one OF splendid location and liberal pro-
portions. is called Jansen park. the name
father,