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The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

The condition of the Spanish sol diers in Cuba is said to be terrible. At the beginning of this month there were said to be no less than 40 900 sick soldiers in the hospitals, hundreds of whom die each week. It is also esti- mated that one.sixth of the rural pop ulation of Cuba has died of sickness and starvation.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Some excitement was caused receut- ly by rumors that the presidents in- structions to Minister Woodford in regard to the Spanish Cuban war were of such nature as to cause serious trouble between Spain and the United States These rumors were unfounded. there being no threats of any kind,
 though the Spanish government was
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

At a wedding in Kansas City recently tly the bride weighed s27 pounds and the groom less than 15o.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

The landing of three large filibuster- ing expeditions on Cuban shores the past month causes rejoicing among the friends of the insurgents.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29
shoesl shoesl Shoes!

Lots of them at Owens and at prices to suit the times
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Immigration Commissioner T. V. Powderly announces that he will do all in his power to prevent the entrance of anarchists and other criminals to this country. He complains of the laxity of the naturalization laws and sug- gests that stricter measurers be adopt ed.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Reports from Hawaii indicate that Japan is taking measures to establish an army to oppose the annexation o1 this country by the United States. ships arriving from Japan are said tc be bringing large numbers of veteran soldiers as steerage passengers.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Two prospectors have returned from the Yaqui river gold fields in Mexico who claim to have taken out Ss0,000 in three month. A great rush is being made to these fields.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

The United States flagship San Fran cisco is at Morocco Investigating the fiogging and abuse of American citi- zens in that country. It is sand if the claims are not settled in reasonable time fleet of war vessels will be sent to enforce demands.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Says the Conway Log Cabin; Let the state furnish school books free to every pupil in the public schools of Ar. kansas" measure of that kind was introduced in the lower house of the last general assembly by Hon. T, I Potts, If Logan county. It was print ed in full by The Gazette and obtained wide circulation. This paper pointed to 1t as happy solution of the uni- form text book question. Whether the plan outlined by Judge Potts would bring the good results he anticipated we are not prepared to say. but certain ly it is a subject worthy of careful thought. Like the Log Cabin The Gazette belives in free schools and free text books. Little Rock Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

1t seems that Hon. Junius Jordan has desire to become acquainted with the people of the Second Congression- al district-at least he contemplates becoming candidate for congress. At this time an extended acquaintance and some political experience is all Col. Jordon would gain in a race for congress in the Second district -W Wal. dron Reporter.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

When we raise but one crop we are at the mercy of somebody. Any coan. try with but one crop is poor country Two years ago thls county made lots of corn, but this year she has dropped back to cotton. Of course cotton is all right as surplus crop, but when de. pended upon to buy everything else it is not wealth producer. Conway Democrat
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

At Webster, Iowa, Nous. Munser was being twitted about his love fol Miss Peterson at a supper table. He arose from the table and shot Osmond Peterson the young lady's brother,
 and Fred Larson, then placed the re- volver to his head and killed himself.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

The increase in value of the real es tate ln Sevier county is due largely to the building of the K .. r. & c. R. R. Not only the value of the road out 1t enhanced the value of land for miles back and the present townsite of De Queen is now worth thousands where 1t was worth two or three dollars per acre prior to the building of the rail- road. De Queen Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

A Chicago man seriously injured his wife and killed his daughter because his supper was not ready when he reached home. He now takes his meals in jail, where they are served early.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

The annual fall festivities in Kansas City take place next week, including among the attractions the Priests of Pallas, Karnival and Flower parades All railroads are making very low rates from all points.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-29

Judge Wofford, of the Kansas City criminal court has taken radical method of punishing woman beaters. He refuses to hear any testimony in their defense, but on proof that the offense has been committed promptly passes sentence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

p" AsHINGToN. July BY the decis-
I'VE vote of = . = the tarir bin vas
p4ssa 10 the seDAt. shortly before 5 =
I" Today The elimination OF ths long
ana arauous struggle had excited TIE
Mr.Lvsf interest, and the floor and The
6afirfies of the senate chamber were
crowded oy those anxious 10 witness the
S'9sltS scene. Speaker Reed. Chairman
A'tHs'ty ana many 81 the members 90 he
a92se "er- IN shs rear ARA. while every
seAi M ne galleries. save those reserved
tof foreign representatives, was occu-
pied.
The main interest centereG on the final
vote, and aside from THIS there was little
.. a dramatic character ia the debate
n early part Of 5ne day was spent on
ainf ndmeats 81 comparatively minor irrl-
ifeFlAhct. the debate branching into IMAM
eIa4 and antitrust channels IS . n.
the senators began marifesgine their ilu-
patience hy calls for Vote" Vote" and
soon thereafter the last amendment was
disposed Of and the nnal vote began.
4hefe were many Interruptions as rtlrs
"ere arranged and then az As o'clock.
TIE vice president arose and announced
the passage az tie b.li There was no
demonstration bu5 few scattered hand
Chaps were glyen Is the crowds dis
pefsed. The vote II detail was as fol-
leRs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

side house with Guldensuppe and sent
the victim inside TO see how he liked the
house" Thorn Was concealed behind an
inner door am. shot h!m through the
head. The bod, was placed IN bath tub.
carved up in sections. then encased in
plaster Of Paris. Mrs. Mack returned 10
the house In the afternoon. and with
Thorn drove 10 the river md threw The
packages overheard.
The Journal and Advertiser say:
Thorn was arrested al 10 o'clock last
nirht at Eighth avenue and One Hundred
and Twenty -nfth street.
The streets were thronged as usual at
that hoUr. The arrest Was made very
quietly. All the spectators saw Was that
TWO men suddenly approached a short
stout man who Was lounging in front of
Spears drug store on that corner. No
words were spoken. The two detectives
quickly pushed their man into side door
o. the drug store from Eighth avenpe.
They mace n hurried search OF his pock
cts. He appeared 10 have no weapons and
the only thing that they took was roll
OF money from his trousers pocket.
During this proceeding not n word was
spoken, with the exception OF the re-
mark OF of the detectives they
neared the doorway: "We want you
Thorn was very pale and aEitatcd, His
n'ustachc. which had been noted In all
descriptions of him as having been larg.
and curled al the ends. had been lately
shaved. T'horn's arrest came about
through a friend who had known him for
years and worked With him I'm several
barber shops here and In other cities.
This friend is John noipha, who Is ern-
ployed I'm the shop Of the Only Martiueih
az gsS1 Eighth avenue. Dolpha, while =
friend Of Thorn. did not care 10 he con-
sidered a confederate IN crime OF the
most hideous nature. At the same time
his loyalty has kep, him for week from
hetraylng the fact that he had knowledge
of rhorn's wberea bouts.
Yesterday morning polpha asked his
employer Martinslli II he could have the
evening 10 himself Narsineli insisted
that Dolpha tell him why he wanted to
lay or for the night, having noticed that
polpha during the two days had been
very moody. D0lhpa sat in chair In the
shop and for some time was silent and
thoughtful Finally he said:
what shah / do? / cannot keep this
10 myself
what do you mean
Il know Martin Thorn; know whsre
he IS and he wants me TO meet him to-
night | don't want 10 get tangled up
with him and this terrible murder
What you want to do said Marti-
naul. emphaticaily. is TO 20 "a the police
and tell al YOU know. II is the only
thing for an honest man to DO and YOU
ought to do It. for your own protection.
Il not 20 further the cause Of justice
II did not take much further argument
TO convince Dolpha that Il was his duty
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

n inform tire authorities At ~ O'Clock
last night A. X Inspector q Briem ard
a raf daz ELECTIVES appeared at Ire
corner ~ Egghth avenue and One HON
a~a4 and TwenEy-afth street O Brgfa
posted himself on the northeast correr
exactly opposite the drug store. Thee
were two of his detectives iolnEiaz n
front o. The drug store S13 one ga saEs
% the other corners. ~ Jgst 10 o'cioz
Itolpna appeared at the drug store. Here
3 short th.Hk ser man %aN walt n2 fer
him Tho sHa nsu walked araly ab9at
tsseaty fsaet u hef4 they stopped an8 I1ols ssaa
rs74arhsf+. Las's - TAX GTtHs. eosas
on Th1ra said NO I a0n't Waar
drink Y0a - along ~ yourself Dol
paa started away.
Iuss - thgs point Sargsan; NcA alay uat
palsigT 20 tsse arg risk jumped forward
and caught ThcTG ~ E1s arm. a. t8e
sane anne feel * - his hips - 80" i hs
carried any ~S&pons Detective Price
came uN on thr other 3s aac fAe two
officers walke1 tf4ssr man ~ ffs@ drHE
store MhHTf fle vas searched IarB then
f#uate@4 ap f4e siNvktas1 stair = - their
prisoner hes aeers thesu eHd boarded ihr
1evert-tossu train sakInx ttiear prisoner 20
g.sss.ee ns-sdu2arFrrs Thorn &aa Af-
raf@us3 in tEA JEFFERSON AaEse. I-S.scs
court tbs morning.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08
TEN VICTIMS OF CYCLONE.
Dead and Injured AT lowry, Nina.
Rivers Rise Rap


GT.ENWC'OD. Ninn.. july While y
a. jrrfcse .h.e 90 gel deauite Information
as io ths number ~ victims % the cy-
.looa that devastated Pope county last
rfeat il j. believed thar not less 'han ten
u.es we're lost Following ts 4 lisJ %; ;he
victims AZ Lowry.
Samuel Morrow and Anna Nor
row years OLD
Inur.d- Mr.. samuel Norrow. fatally;
winnie Morrow seriously. Alfred Nor
rrva fex crushed recovery doubtful Cis-
Md Morrow seriously John Marrow.
vear osa badly injured. Toilet I@avaa.
rtrs-s man will probably 6.e Mr. Pearcf-.
s~rsoassy Ir .ufed james MCGOWAN. son o.
Robert N-sfowsn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08
Endeavorers Open the Great
convention of 1897.
SERVICES IN MANY CHURCHES.
San Francisco Thronrea with psYn
gates-N Washington Train Arrives
with Seattle Party on Board-Dr.
tfaF~ visits the WASHINGTON
headquarterS->po War Cry
Attracts Mach Ataention-C onven-
I'm mp"rfant in the History Of the
Society.

Special Dispatch 10 the oSt-Intenigencer
sAN FRANCISCO. July The Wash
ingion Christian Endeayor delegates who
were here got good start today. taking
advantage % their carly arrival 10 spend
the day seeing the sights. Many we're on
hand when the special train arrived a,
j n:Sg o'clock. two hours late
The Delegates on the train reported an
enjoyable trip. and all are IN excellent
spirits. They went at once 20 Mechanics
pavilion and regis; cred. about 100 going 10
the Hotel Baldwin 10 step. others being
assigned to private houses near hy. All
expressed admiration of the decorations
Of the Washington booth furnished by
the Post-Intelligencer. The decorations
are In green and white. the state Chris
tian E1deayor colors. with q fine group Of
evergreen trees at the hack and a hand
some picture OF Washington. procured by
Herr eTt 5. Upper and framed in the na-
tional colors. over the entrance.
Rev. ". H q. Temple Jonn p Hart
man, il. Mayor and Mrs W D. Wood.
49, A~-tA III = +. - h&ktFDAf i-t ana MISS
Alice MHnday are among today's arrivals
from Seattle row stopping at the Bald
win.
The Spokane 1897 Convention club ar
rived here this morning without mishap
other than slight injury to Mrs. Jewett
al the ferry here this morning. The club
was in evidence everywhere en- route. as
certified 10 by special privileges enjoyed
Throughout the trip hy its members. They
entered the city shouting their war cry:
Who cam
We can.
Spokane.
Wash. Wash. Wash"
The club has quarters al the Baldwin
President Clark arrived unexpectedly to-
day, and called at the Washington state
booth during the afternoon.
The weather is cool. clear and delight
ful. The crowds are immense and all san
francisco Is delighted.
W II LEWIS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

NEW YORK. Juiy Positive identtf-
cation oi the nissn arrested last might as
Martin Thorn, The alleged confederate II
The murder and Gisnle N ns rrnent of VII
liam GUldeASNppe- Was made today. ACG-
Ing Inspector . Brien said today he had
fun confession from Thorn admitting ihat
be had murdered Guldensu9pe ard giving
al details of the crime. According Ia tho
confession. Mrs Mack drove 10 the Wood.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08
GUILTY NAN NABBED.
New York Police Capture Gull
densuppe's Slayer.
FULL CONFESSION OBTAINED.

Martin Thorn Is Arrested for the
trime-Nr.. Mack faress the Victim
to the Nood>idr House, Wh.rs.
Thorn shot HiHe-BoGx Hacked 10
Pieces. Concealed in Plaster of
Paris and Then Dropped Into the
RiSer-one Of Thorn's FRIENDS
Aids in the Arrest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

.sS-4Nit+t +ttl fE~@.
SAN FRANCISCO. July All day
long trains laden with Christian Eudeav-
orers have been pouring into the city
Although their headquarters al the Ne
chanics' pavilion were opened sS early as
3. m. there We're crowds al the doors
awaiting the welcome already assured.
Among the first 10 arrive were the on o
delegates. who came shouting The yen Of
the Buckeye state. The second and third
sections OF The Iowa special brought 80
delegates The first section from MicAi-
gan arrived and ~ persons registered.
From Kentucky and Indiana 6sa people
came. \ train with 80 arrived from ore
gon The FIRST and second Wisconsin
came in and the specials from New York
and New Jersey. One of the last dalega-
tons TO arrive in. body was from Yer
mont ON the same train were the rep
reseu'ativeS from Missouri ;he strongest
representation being from ~. Louis Yer
mont sent Siyty-fhrec people. who were
accommodated in two Pullman cars The
party vas under The direction az Rs.y.
L r. Lewis. pastor of the Hardwick Con-
grecaiiouaI church. Among others IN the
party were Rey ". &. Clark Bcv Nr
Wisewcil. pastor of the Congregational
church at Puj0ey. Rev BENJAMIN Swift
pastor of the ConSreg1 tional church az
oreiIa and Rev. ". +. Fisher OF Cabot
The Colorado delegation came in with
a ringing yell:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

~ JOSEPH - 5alv To-day 3s tso
A1ts4st of tAs spa4oB- th@ 7ner-4unnet1.
recording IL degrees IN the shade a. :
o'c41cs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08
By A Vote OF 3S TO q.
The New Tariff Bill Passed by
the Senate.
A LARGE AUDIENCE is PRESENT

otai OF >s4 Amend 3menss-six Weeks
and Dsy Consumed in Consider
alton "f the Mensmre-Teifer Give.
"ss ne"sons for Opposing the BILL,
which He Says - Not Republican
-tpFacr Of Washington " CAST. Hi.
Vote with the Minority.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08

Premature ~4lv~ry i0ck~ car De restored
=. ne natural co}or as in youth. and fh~
Rad F.fsc cssan - aandfu~ ~ Eans
x-@az.yable $sctsan Hair Ren~V@~
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
Freeman. Case continued.

Assistant District Attorney Mulowney
today in the Police Court consented 20 the
continuance until the 18th instant of the
hearing in the case of Howard Freeman,
the colored boy arrested yesterday on a
charge Of assaulting two little white girls
Rena Sanger and Irene Jczdan-as reported
fully in The Star.
The continuance was granted at the re-
guest of Attorney Albert Sillers. VINO has
been retained as counsel for Freeman. At
torney Siliers desires time in which to
gather evidence.
To a Star reporter Mr.. Sillers stated that
Freeman is unquestionably innocent of any
Intent of wrong-doirg. and that that fact
will be clearly established when the case
Is brought to trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

Richard Clements, twenty-four years old
who lives at No. S23 18th street had his
left leg injured while handling a piece of
Ice yesterday. His injury was dressed at
the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

William Conway, who fell from scaffold
ut No. 1911 Connecticut avenue yesterday
and broke his leg. will not be able to leave
the Emergency Hospital for several days.
The injured man ID forty-six years old
and lives at Sth and d streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
4 90 DOZ. Hair Switches,
Louvre Glove Store.
HoUsEBREAkIsG AND LARCENY

The Detectives Kept Busy by the
WFOnEl0crs. --..zt
One case of HOUSEKEEPING and six cases
of larceny were reported to police head
quarters today. giving the detectives plenty
OF work to do. The case of housebreaking
occurred Thursday night at the shoe shop
Of Max Sharkowitz. No. 32S street south
east. His shop window was forced open
about midnight and twenty pairs Of shoes
were stolen.
Thomas Mutchler reports stolen from his
house In the county on the Ridge road
Thursday three dresses and several pillow
slams.
Javfn Jarboe complains OF the theft Of a
pc cketbook. containing -. The money was
stolen fiom his room at No. 1854 Sd street
southeast.
A complaint made by Albert Dichle. who
lives at New Jersey avenue and d street,
involves the theft OF q gold watch and
so In cash. The theft he reports was COM
mitfed Thursday.
A black coat was stolen from in front Of
Aaron Jacoby's store on It'll street about
noon yesterday.
p. B. Sweeney and George Stitt were
each robbed Of a bicycle lamp yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,

OF the District Of Columbia,
CORNER 18TH ST AND NEW YORK AVE.
Chartered by special act OF Congress. Jan. 1857,
and acts of Oct, 1880. and Feb, lsy3-Is9e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
FINANCIAL.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
NATIONAL capydfAI + taA sSf OF WASHINGTON,
At Washington, Id the District Of Columbia, the
close Of business, OttUber 5, 1877.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

l, ARTHUR T. BRICE Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solennly that the above
statement Is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief ARTHUR T. BRICE, Cashier.
Subscribed ard sworn to before this 9th day
Of October, 1887. d. RITTENH0USE.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
THOMAS HYDE,
JAS. NJ. JOHNSTON,
VIM. J. FATHER.
1t Directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
FINANCIAL.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
RIGGS NATIONAL. BANK OF wAsHINGToN,D.c.,
At the close Of business, October s. 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
.InRESOURCES,

- .inRES0URCES.
Loans and DISCOUNTS. < ......... $5e5.0ze %
Over1rafts, secured and unsecIred.... IS 50
U. 5. bt Dds to circulation. Is, 40 ~
U. s. bonds on hand. .,............. $500 10
Premiums u s. bends. ......... 6, 80 60
Stocks securities etc ~ ............ 81, 275 20
Banking house, furniture ard fixtures. $4,000 70
agents. ......,,.....s,. ....-...... s7.o6l a3
Due from state banks and bankers. 7GO 93
Due from approved reserve agents. 1S2, 192 Is
Checks and other cash items. ....... Soy ~
Exchanges for clearing house. 10,125 Is
Fracttoral paper rNrrency, nickels and
cents ........ .y.....s............. At 43
Lawful money reserve in bank. viz:
Ipseie etsn.. ;,u 80 ~ y,
2Os,3sl 90
Redemption fund with VI s. treas'r 6
per cent Of circulation. ........... 2, 492 so
Due from U. s. treas'r, otter than S
per cent redemption fund. ......... 60
Total Observation-Disclosures. L: ISL u
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.......... 100000 90
Surplus fund. Observation-Disclosures. $500 10
undlvided profits less expenses and
taxes paid. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 17,167 81
National bank notes outstanding. 3, 800 20
Due to other national banks. ......... 2,439 y
Due to state banks and bankers. 12,246 y
Dividends unpaid. Observation-Disclosures. 324 20
Individual deposits subject check. 75S,176 ~
Dsmand certificates Of deposit. 1875 IS
Certified checks Observation-Disclosures. -, obs -
Cashiers checks outstanding. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

Total Observation-Disclosures. III s5l 81
II. II. MCKEE. Cashier Of the above named
bark, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
H. II. MCKEE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before this 9th day
Of October, 1897. HENRY K. SIMPSON,
Notary Public, ID. c.
COrrect-AtteSt:
JOHN E HERREIL,
GEO. r. HARDIN,
ALBERT CARRY,
SAMUEL Ii. WALKER,
1t Directors.