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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
HAS 4 HOLE IN H7s HEAD.
a Printer Found Lying Beside the
Rails Badly Injured.

Augusta, Ga, March 16.-John McDon-
aid, printer, is lying in the city hospital
In an unconscious condition, and the
chances of his recovery are uncertain. He
was found near the six-mile post on the
Georgia road last evening at o clock by
Samuel X. Craig, manager Of the Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
The man was then In an unconscious con-
diton, limp and apparently lifeless. Mr..
Craig attended him as best he could and
kept him at his house all night. This
morning he was brought down on the
Picayune train and sent 20 the city hospi-
tai When found he was lying doubled
up and over his left eye there was a large
hole in his brow, evidently the effects Of
a very recent blow. 1t Is supposed he
was stealing a ride out of town and fell
off the train, striking his head on a cross
tie. Mcdonald came here several weeks
ago, saying he was from Augusta, Me.
lie Is a man about 40 years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
CONSUL IAsIGI STILL HELD.

Judge Brown Declines 20 Acceps
Bail For Him.
New York, March 16.-Judge Brown. OF
the United States district court, today
declined 70 take ball in the case Of Turk
ish Consul Iasigi. who is wanted in Bos-
ton on charge of embezzlement. but
granted a motion to place him in the GUS
tody Of the United States district court.
1asigl, who has been confined In the
Tombs since his arrest, was discharged
this afternoon and Immediately rearrested
by deputy United States marshals and
taken TO Ludlow street jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
KRUGER DON'T WANT WAR.
Overthrow of Ills Government
Would Endnnger the Peace.

Would Endnn2er the Peace.
London, March 16.-In the inquiry into
the circumstances of the Transvaal raid.
which was resumed by the parliamentary
South African committee In Westminster
hal. to-day, w. u. Schreiner formerly at
torney general of the Cape Colony, was
called 10 the stand. Mr.. Schreiner said,
in answer TO questions, that he very much
doubted whether there were any steps
which Mr.. Rhodes could have taken that
would have stopped the raid made by DR..
Jameson. into the Boer territory The
overthrow Of the existing government of
the Transvaal republic, he said, would
greatly endanger the peace of South AZ
rica. He had positive knowledge, he add
ed, that the Transvaal government was
extremely anxious TO observe their treaty
obligations With England.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
TRAP SHOOT A FIZzLE.
The Entries Fail 20 FIJI ana stuart
Declares IL on.

Carson. New, March 1G.-The trap shoot
having failed TO fill. Champion J. A. n.
Elliott and A. p. Bigelow Of Ogden. were
the only cracks on hand this morning. An
derson and Becker Of Utah, and Chick
Of California, had been detained by a
late train until after the entries had
closed. Elliott and Bigelow shot a sweep
stake Of fifty birds, which was won by
the former. the score being a. 90 43. The
other events were declared off by Dan
Stuart, whose time Is fully occupied by
the prize tight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
DEATH WARRANTS READ.

Jackson UnmOved by Mrs. WaIIing's
Tears.
Alexandria, Ky, March 1e.-sherih
Plummer came here late this afternoon
with the death variants. which he read
to jackson and Walllng. Neither exhib-
tied any emotion during the protracted
reading Of the formal document. Mrs.
Walling pleaded to-day, with tears and
choking sobs, with Jackson TO tell what he
had promised and save her son. jack
son remained unmoved throughout the or
deal and three times repeated TO her that
he had nothing 20 tell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
DUTY on COTTON.

Representative Lester 20 Oner nn
Amendment.
Washington, March 16.--Representative
Lester says he proposes to offer an
amendment 70 the new tariff bin provid-
Ing for duty on both long and short sta
pie cotton. Several other southern con-
gressmen have a similar purpose In view,
and II Is believed the ways and means
committee will accept an amendment o.
that nature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
WILLIAM e. HxaDISG DEAD.
A widely known Writer on sportines
Topics Passes Away.

New York. March ie.-wnliam e. Hard
ing, sporting writer for the Daily News,
died yesterday Of pneumonia. He was
about IS years cid. and was born In Can
ada. In 1865 he was made sporting editor
OF the Daily News. and though no was
also connected with the Police Gazette, In
that capacity for several years, his con-
nection with the Daily News continued
until his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
NEW YoRK's ANri-TRUsT BILLS.
Gov. Blacks LegnI Adviser Com.
PIctes Their Preparations.

Albany. n. y, March 16.-The governors
legal adviser, Charles y. Lincoln, has COM
pleted the preparation OF the two anti
trust bills. which are intended to carry
out the recommendation OF the Lexow
trust investigating committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
GOODS our OF BOND.
The Rush TO Avoid High Tariff Rates
Reaches baltimore.

Baltimore. Md. March 1s--The rush to
get goods out Of bond before the new tar
in bill becomes a law and increases the
duties thereon, began yesterday. The re-
ceipts were Sl7.7i3. Nearly all of the with
drawals consisted of tobacco.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
REVOLT or the PHILIPPINES.
More Troops ImperntiveIy Needed by
the spanish.

Madrid, March 1.-THE archbishop Of
Manila, capital OF the Philippine Islands,
has cabled to the authorities here that
10000 additional troops to reinforce the
Spanish soldiers there are imperatively
necessary and that there should be no de-
lay In forwarding them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
CONVERTS TO moRMoNrsM.
Migration From Maryland 10 Utah
Now in Progress.

Now in PrOgress.
Cumberland, Md, March 16.-As the re-
suit Of the proselyting of Mormon elders
In the lower end Of Allegheny county,
Maryland, and contiguous sections Of Ful-
ton and Bedford counties, In Pennsyl-
vania. migration 20 Utah has commenced.
To-day a party of eight, who have re-
Gently embraced Mormonism, left for
Utah TO reside. Others will follow as
soon as they can sell their farms
The Mormon elders have spread their
literature and conducted house TO house
proselytlng until their converts have
grown into the hundreds, other churches
gufferinR SERIOUSLY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
ROOSEVELT ROASTED.

An Opponent Criticises the Poitce Az
ter Teddy's Lecture.
New York, March 16.-Presldent Roose-
welt of the police board lectured this even
ing before the Social Reform Club. on the
accomplishments OF the police force dur
Ing his incumbency in office.
After the lecture, which was opened 10
public discussion, Moses Oppenheimer
took the floor and made scathing remarks
about the way the present police force
was being conducted.
The address Of Mr.. Oppenhelmer turned
the tide OF the meeting and he was loudly
applauded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
CLEVELAND AT NORFOLK.
He VIII Leave the Violet For Wash
ington This Morning.

Norfolk, Va, March i6.-The government
lighthouse tender Violet arrived here at
midnight from Currituck Sound with ex-
President Cleveland and party aboard.
They will remain aboard the Violet til
o'clock in the morning, when they will
leave for Washington on the lighthouse
tender Maple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17
SHOE HAND: LOCKED OUT.
A Brockton Firm Heads on n strike
of IDS Hands.

Brockton, Mass, March 16-The firm Of
whitman & Keith of this city shut down
its shoe factory at $3.50 this afternoon.
summarlly discharging its 25O employees.
For some days rumors OF an intended
strike in the factory have been rife,
caused by the trouble over the price paid
for lasting. The firm has taken the initia-
tive and locked out all It's help
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17

Paris. March 16.-M. Hanotaux, minis
ter Of foreign affairs, made in the Senate
to-day a declaration Of the policy of
France in the matter Of the Greco-Cretan
situation similar to that which he made
in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday.
when he announced that France would
adhere to the concert policy, and at the
conclusion Of his statement, asked for a
vote Of confidence IN the government. The
Senate attested its confidence in the gov
ernment's policy by a vote of 2i0 to 49,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17

Washington. March 16-Chef Moore of
the weather bureau gives as the indica-
tions for Carson City Wednesday, fair
weather, with moderate temperature all
daV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-17

Canea, March 16.-As a result of the
operation of the blockade of Cretan ports
by the combined fleets of the powers, the
Greek squadron. with the exception Of
two small warships, left Cretan waters
to-day.
The two vessels that remain are prepar-
ing to take their departure.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
St. John-0reen Nunfials.

At high noon Thursday Mr. Roy St. John and Miss Mayme Green were mar ried at the residence of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs E. NJ. Green, Rev. D. N. Allen, of Eureka Springs offici- ating.
 The bride is one of Mena's most in- teresting young ladies and has made a host of friends during her residence in this city. The groom IS the handsome editor of the Mena Star and is a young man of considerable ability. His friends are legion, and they all join with the Democrat in extending con. gratulations.
 After the ceremony, wedding diu- Ter was served by Mir. and Mrs. Green to the friends and relatives present.
 Mir and Mrs St. John left on the Ills train for Carthage and Lamar, Mo, to visit relatives, after which they will return to this city and take up their residence in thelr handsome cottage just erected by Mir. St. John. = Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Mena Will Have a Bank Soon.

Leo c. PitlSin, a prominent capital ise of Memphis, Mo, arrived here last week accompanied by his son, A. H.. Pitkin, and quietly proceeded to the organization of the Mena State Ex- change Bank. In the organization J.. c. Huggins is to be president; Leo c. Pitkin, cashier, and A. H. Pitkin, vice present and manager. The bank will have board of five directors, the two Pitkins being members and the other three to be chosen from resident stockholders.
 The Pitlxins started for their home Saturday to arrange to come here in a short time to open up the bank, and meantime local parties interested will arrange for a suitable building in which to open the bank This has been an institution much needed in Mena and our business men will give it liberal support from the start.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
On a Trip South to Port Arthur.

J. E. Bell of Corning, Iowa, accom-. panied by A. l.. Olive, Geo. ". Iden, Geo. ". Anthony, J. E. Carmichael, all of the same place, arrived last Sat urday and spent Sunday at Hotel Mena. These gentlemen are on tour of observation, and started south via Jansen and Horatio, Monday, to Port Arthur. They expect to stop here on their return and make some invest ments, being well pleased with the place.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
THE CONNECTION MADE.
me Last Spike Driven at 4 p. M. Yesterday Connecting Kansas
 City and Shreveport.

A special train from Kansas City rolled into Mena yesterday conveying President E. L. Martin; Theodore Sherwood, assistant general manager; l.. K. Morley, general superintendent; ". z. Williams, superintendent mid dle division; F. M. Mcdonald. indus trial agent; J. H. Elliott, train dis patcher middle division and repre- sentatives of the Kansas City Star and World.
 Several of our citizens were at the station with the Mena band to greet the party, and after few moments stop they sped on south, Joe P. Lan- des, assistant townsite agent, and w. S Pryor accompanying them. ~e'
 Owing to some obstruction on the track the party did not arrive at the connection point until 5:30, more than an hour after the last spike had been driven. The last tie was laid at 3:50. last rail at 3:5a aud the last spike driven at 4, Mir. E. Wagoner, of Ser lin, Germany, driving it home
 A special train bearing large party from Texarkana was at this point to witness the making of the connection. Of the party were W. C. Hardin and John ". Cook, mayors of Texarkana, Tex, and Texarkana, Ark, Mir. and Mrs. w. M. Willis Mrs. w. A. Will Hams. Major W. L. Stout and wife, E. c. Baird, editor Texarkana Call. Judge B. F..Estis, Miss Maggie Chappell, A. H..Gleo and Wm. Barhoff, directors in K. C., F. & G.; ". R. Grim; E. l.. Elerch and J. s. Edwards.
 The Kansas City party returned to Mena late in the evening and stayed over night and after an early break fast and hasty look over the town started north on the return trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Hicks Predicts for March.

Rev. Irl Hicks predicts that the deepest snows and much of the worst weather will fall as late as the middle of March. From the 5th to the sth of March a sharp polar blast will spread eastward and southward. Another cold wave will advance from the 12th to the 18th. Altogether, he says March will be month of unusual atmospheric disturbances. The mon th will go out with warm wave.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Mena Gold for a Shirt Stud.

D. K. Heru brought in piece of rock from a mine being opened up by him and $. l.. Diekover last week and jeweler E. P Smith, with his little crucible and blow pipe, extracted q neat button of pure gold from it, and Mr Hern had it mounted for shirt stud and is wearing it
 The lead is plainly defined in the rock and they are opening it up in good shape with ton or more of the ore on the dump ready for the smell ter
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Or to Hot Springs.

The Hot Springs Seminal publishes an interview with Contractor J. c. Donohue to the effect that as soon as the main line of the K. C., F. & c. was completed through to Port Arthur work would be begun on the new road from Mena to Hot Springs and the line completed within one year. Also that the line would be extended to Little Rock and there connect with the Little Rock & Memphis road for Memphis and the east.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Field and Garden Seeds.

have on hand a full stock and gen eral assortment of all kinds of field and garden seeds in bulk and small Quantities as desired. Grass seed of all klnds' seed potatoes all early varieties Come and examine and get prlces be fore buying. N. NJ. RoAcu
 Near freight depot, corner Sherwood ana Herman streets, Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Candidate for Flavor.

Yielding to the urgent solicitation of my many friends in the city of Mena, have consented to become a candidate for mayor, and should be elected, promise l will subordinate my every desire to what consider to be to the best interests of the city. re. gardless of personal interest.
 J. T. BRADY.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Plum Treesl Plum Treesl Plum Trce.,

We have fine lot of plum trees to offer Tor this spring, of the following best varieties for the southwest, in abundance: Burbank, Chobot, Wild Goose, Wayland, Forest Garden. Our prices at nursery, for best grade, Sf0 per 100, 800 per 1000; standard grade. four to six feet, So per 100, $50 per 1000. Address JAMES E, WILD & BRos.
 Sarcoxie, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03

Rev. Dr. D. N. Allen, of Eureki Springs, who has been holding series of meetings in this city at the M. E church, in connection with Rev. J. Y Christmas, started for his home yes terday having done good work. Dr Allen is a forcible and eloquent speaker, one of the best pulpit orators in the west, and has made many warn l friends here. We hope ne will return again soon.
 The commercial club, at it's meeting Monday night, appointed J. H. Hamil. ton, Joseph P. Landes and w | Boyer as a committee from the com. merclal club to meet the committee appointed by the city council and con. fer regarding the granting of street car and other franchises. These com. mittees are to select a committee ot citizens to act with them.
 Yes, want to plant a few orna- mental trees this spring. Where can l get them at reasonable prices? Why, address postal card to James E. Wild & Bros, Sarcoxie, Mo, and a price list giving choice line of trees. shrubs, evergreens, cts, will be mailed to you by return mail Try it.
 Barney Hudson was arrested last Friday for carrying too large knife. He was brought before Judge Carder Saturday and fined s and costs. which he was unable to pay and in conse- quence will for few days, do man. ual labor for the city.
 The Mena Lumber Co. is busy this week filling orders for the depot and hotel at Jansen, and preparing to furnish lumber and timbers for the new eating house, stock yards and coal chutes to be erected by the rail- way company here
 I can sell you B pounds of steel wire nails for $1. I also have some .fnishing and fencing nails at close
 
 prices. Barbed hog wire, painted, at 2s4 cents per pound, galvanized at 3 cents per pound R. s. OWEN. g Welker brothers broke ground yes torday and are laying the foundation for two story business house 22x36 feet, on Mena street next to the Steen building, It will be occupied by Mrs. Sawdon for her millinery store.
 c. L. McGrew, of Kansas City, rep resenting the Central Coal and Coke company, was in Mena last week and went on down the line. He was look ing for large supply of timber for his company.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
The Stock Yards.

Work will commence on the stock yards at this place tomorrow and be rapidly pushed to completion They are to be quite extensive as this will be the point where all stock in transit will he nnloaded waterad and fed
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Excurson to Kansas City.

The Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf, Port Arthur route, will run an excur- sion from Mana, La, to Kansas City, Mo, on the occasion of the celebration of the road through to Horatio and south. Tickets will be sold at any station on the line on March 10, II, 12, and 13. good to return on the IT, for one fare for the round trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Don't Fail to Plant a Peach orc,,.rs

D0" -''I 70 FIhlt Peach Orchard We offer the following choice sorts or peach trees, especially suited for the southwest Crawfords. Champion. Crosby, Flaters, Yellow St. John. Eos. ter Heath Cling, Indian Lemon. Mt Rose, Old Nixon, Picouets Late Smock, stump The World and Won- derful
 Prices at nursery, for best grade, ss per hundred or $50 per thousand: for medium 5 to feet s5 per hundred of S45 per thousand Address
 JAMES B. WILD & BRoa.
 Sarcoxie Mn
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
A New Time Table.

On March 1o a new time table will go into effect on the K. C.. r. s& c. hy which the passenger train going south will arrive here at 7:55 a. m., and go ing north at P. m, stops being made for passengers to get both breakfast and supper here.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Wanted to Exchange.

160 acres of land in Stanton county or vacant lots Tn Great Bend, Kan, or in Norman, Okla, for town lots or land near Mena. Address,
 J. II. SETTLER, 26-2t Winfield, Kan.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Presbyterians to Build.

At business meeting of the mem bers of the Presbyterian Church re- gently organized here, it was decided to take the necessary steps to erect q church, and work will be commenced Tn short time.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
A rIass rleeting of Voters Called.

A petition is being circulated calling mass meeting composed of the quail, fled voters, regardless of party, to place city ticket in the field for the coming spring election. The meeting is to be held at Steen's hall at 7:30 n m, Wednesday, March 10.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03
Oats. Oats. Oats.

Red rust proof oats at Owens for 35 cents per bushel.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03

Mating 3 cents per yard ana better at Boyer's.
 Buy your glassware and tinware at The Leader.
 Owens will sell you 20 pounds best Y. c. sugar for sl.
 Best full patent flour at Owens for g.. 50 per hundred.
 The Leader is slaughtering prices on heavy underwear.
 See if Owens cannot interest you in close prices for groceries.
 Frank Gallup is now one of Chief of Police Miller's efficient deputies.
 Northern seed potatoes for sale at Wilman's commission house. 26-4t
 R. S Owen has wheat bran at TO cents per hundred. or SIS. 50 per ton.
 Defeat the franchise scheme. It is fraud on it's face and will be so con sidered.
 Home made bread cake and pies at the Port Arthur Eating House & Home Bakery.
 School children, The Leader IS the place to buy your paper tablets, states, etc.
 Jim O'Hara and Jack Costillo each paid fines in police court Saturday for drunkenness
 R. o Owens has just received car load of nails, and you can buy B pounds for $l
 R. L. Henson will plant an acre to straw berries on his mountain home stead this spring.
 The best place to buy anything in the line of feed, seeds and produce is at N. M. Roach's.
 B. N Smith, father of Mrs. George Wheaton. started for Chicago Sunday, expecting to be absent month.
 R. R. Parr yesterday purchased lot 3 in block 10 of St. Johns subdivision to the Eureka addition to Mena
 An experienced fruit man might learn something to his advantage by addressing Wm. Dobson at Horatio, Ark.
 If your clocks, watches, jewelry or sewing machines need repairing call on H. Syar, the jeweler, De Queen street
 Dr. A. c. Knox, now at Horatio, has property at Center Point, Ark, that he would like to exchange for property in Mepa.
 Flour, seed oats all kinds of field seeds and produce can be furnished you by N. NJ. Roach at the very low est prices.
 Will King, step-son of 1sr Ramey, is now employed as clerk ih the sales room of Ingold SS Browns confection ary house.
 Dr. l. I. Ramey has leased the new cottage just completed on the Star of flee lot, and expects to move in by Thursday or Friday.
 Miss Flo Edwards arrived from Eu- reka Springs last week causing her father to appear quite happy and several years younger.
 The excavations have been made and foundations laid for the turntable at the roundhouse and it will be placed in position in few days.
 MT. and Mrs. W. A. Disbrow moved into their neat new cottage on De Queen street Saturday, and are feeling quite at home in the incest house in Mena.
 lMusick & Holt can sell you first. class piano or organ very cheap and en easy terms. Go look at their instru- ments. Next door to Green & Lewis grocery store.
 Mayor Carder has been causing some good work to be done grading Sher- wood avenue and putting crossing over the railroad tracks near De Queen street.
 Geo. T. Gibbs and Joseph Grew ar rived in Mena Saturday from Fitzger- aid, Ga. having been on the road two months with a team and wagon. Mr. Grew has his wife and little daughter with him
The Mena weekly star., 1897-03-03

Carpet sweepers at Boyer's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

ton at south connection. 3; distributing
reservoir. temperature. Al; condition at in
fluent gate house. 4; ef!uent gate house, T.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 200 a. IN. and 80 o. m
high tide, I:i9 am. and 1857 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 2:47 am. and . %
PM; high tide, S:25 am and S:3S pm
The SUN and Moon.
Ioday-Sun rises, 707 am; sun sets
Tomorrow-SuD rises, 7.OS am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:i6 pm; extia.
gushing begun al 617 am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at J:3l pm; extin.
guished at $50 am
temperatures for Twenty-FOur Hour,
The following are the readings of III,
thermometer at the weather bureau for tn,
past twenty-four hours, beginning at
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
december 8, 4 pm, -; s pm, a.; mid
night, "a.
December 0, am, So; am, 80; II m.
50: pm, Sc
Maximum, SO. at pm December o: min
imum, 81. at am. December O.
The following are the readings of tn,
barometer at the weather bureau for tn,
past twenty-four hours, beginning at .
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
December 8, 4 pm, 1920; pm. 30 %
midnight, 1923.
December 8. am, 30 %; 8 am, 80. 80; /:
m, 5000, and pm, 3O.2S.