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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

A Virginia Lady Dssc cribes tho Event
to General Grant.

General Horace Porter. in his Campaign
ing With Grant, In the February Century.
relates the following anccdote osvan occur
rcrce after tbs Wilderness campaign: Wnilc
our people wcre putting up the tents and
making preparations fos supper. General
Grant stroilcd over To house near by owned
by Mr.. Chandler, and sat down on tho
porch. ! accompanied him, and took n seat
beside him. In n few minutes n LADY came 10
the door and was surprised TO find that the
visitor was the general-in' chief. He was al
ways particularly civi! TO ladies. and DC rose
70 his feet at once. took of his hat ana made
n courteous bow. She was ladylixe ana polite
I'm hor behavior, and she and the general soon
became engaged in pleasant talk Her con-
vcrsation was exceedingly entertaining. She
said, among other things: ',.This house has
witnessed some sad scenes Ore of our great
est general sdied here just year ago-Goncral
Jaclson--Stonewall jackson OF blessed Nom.
ory." Indeed" remarked General Grant
HE and were at West Point together for IA
year and we served in tho same army in HEX
ico." "Then you must have known how good
and great he was" said the lady. "Oh. yes"
replied the general: ''hc was a sterling, manly
cadet, and enjoyed tine respect of every one
who knew him. lie was always OF a. religious
turn OF mind and rloddine, hard working
student. His standing was NJ first very low
in his class. but by his indomitable energy he
managed TO graduate quite nigh. he was n
gallant soldier and Christian gentleman and
can understand fully the admiration your
people have for him.
They brought him here the Monday after
the battle of Charlottesville" she continued.
''You probably know. sir that he had been
wounded in the left arm and right hand by
his own men, who fired upon him accidentally
in the night, ana his arm had been amputated
ON the field. The operation was very success
full. and he was getting along nicely, but the
wet applications made to the wound brought
ON pneumonia, and 10 was that which caused
his death. He fingered till the next Sunday
afternoon. May 10, and then he was taken
from u.s." Here the lady of the house became
very much affected and almost broke down
in recalling the sad event.
Our tents had by this time been pitched,
and the general, after taking polite leave OF
his hostess, and saving he would place guard
over her house TO see that no damage was done
90 her property, walked over 20 camp, and soon
after sat down with the mess to a light sup
per.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
As TO THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL.

AS TO THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL.
A reader OF The News calls our atten-
tion to the fact that Rov. Wallace Nu.ting,
Of Union Congregational Church, was re.
ported In the morning paper to have de-
Bible says that money is the root Of ell
evil" and he wants to know where that
quotation is 10 be found in the Bible.
We suspect that our correspondent knows
where the quotation that the reporter of
Mr.. Nutting had in mind is to be found.
Whether the pastor OF Union Church wa.
incorrectly reported or not we do not
know, but, OF course, nobody In the Bible
ever said that money is the root of all
evil and we suppose nobody believes that
1t Is. Paul the apostle, wrote to Timothy
OF money is the root OF sll evil, which,
while some coveted after, they have erred
from tbe ihltn, ana pieroei themselves
through with many Sorrows" The sixth
chapter OF Paul's fi~t eLAstle to Timothy,
OF which this Is the tenth verse, is de-
voted to warning Timothy OF the tempta-
tions OF wealth and the desirability OF
putting aside ambition for riches in view
OF the danger Of thereby neglectinr high
er aspirations. But although st. Paul
preached against luxurious habits, as
against the seeking of wealth, he did not,
OF course, regard money az the root OF ell
evil but only the love of IL and it's rrodi-
gal expenditure, while long before his
time 1t was sold, "curse not the rich."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
Mortality Report for January.
Henlth Dennrtmnnt.

City Registrars Office, City Hall,
Providence, February ., 1897.
There were 253 deaths reported for tho
month of January. This IL 30 more IN N tho
number for the preceding month and less
than for January, 1895.
Tho 253 deaths r.pi osent an annual rate OF
1911 per thousand in an estimated population
OF l54,0O.
There were four deaths from diarrheal dis
eases, S from consumption, 81 from pnou.
monia, from bronchitis from Group, 25
from diseases OF the heart. lJ from epidemic
influenza, from diphtneria, from meas es
. % %aroui "nouPluk oouSn, iLoin 1ypnnIu tcver.
~ Health during the month 81 cases OF scarlet
fever, ~ of diphthcria 8 Of measles, 10 of ty-
CHARLES V. CHAIN. NJ. D.,
City Registrar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

tied Knorr In Reading and promised him
$4,000 II he would kill the Waller family,
for Waller n council for Mrs. Knorr, had
advised her not &c sell her stock In the
Bloomsbury Iron Company to Winter
steen. This refuasl blocked the latter's
ambition to become sole owner OF that
company's stock. The prosecution will
also show that Waller, by appealing the
case. has kent wintersteen from getting
Q judgment OF s2o, 900 against the Knorr
estate. Abe prosecution will also make
capital OF the fact that Waller and Win
tersteen, two lawyers with offices In one
building on the same floor, have been
rivals In practice, with Waller always In
the lead.
The defense for wintsrsteen will try
to prove that Knorr had sufficient griev-
ance against Waller to Gauss depraved
man to reap much vengeance upon the
man whom he knew to be depriving him
of money. Waller admits that, as coun-
sci for knorr's step-mother he advised
Der not to give her wayward son any
money, he having squsndered q fortune.
Both sides say they have capital In the
strongest points advanced by the other.
Knorr's step-moth er, who 10 also his
aunt, has forgiven her son, although
she believes all of his testimony. Before
his sudden departure Knorr was stop
ping at home with the parent whose life
ne had twice tried to take.
Legal talent is arraying itself on both
sides, preparing for the approaching trial,
which will show whether or not a man
who has led in. society and at the bar In
an arlstocratio town is Q polished MUIR
derer or the man he has assumed to De.
JOHN ANDREW.
An acquaintance OF the chief actors In
the drama,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

It Is . New Hampshire woman,
Mrs. Martha Marks Kicker, who
aspires to be United States Minister to
Bogota, which unusual aspiration fer a
woman reminds us that 1t was q New
Hampshire President, franklin Pierce,
who, in response to-a letter notifying one
OF his fellow citizens that he had ap-
pointed him to the same post, got the
following enquiry By return tele sram !;
"Dear Frank-Where in b. Is Bogota?n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

New Jersey is bound TO keep ahead in
the good roads movement. The Lerisla-
ture proposes to SIZE another million
for improvement. ---
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1897.

Mark downs and bargains are In order
in about every kind Of household goods
except coal. The coal merchants are sadly
behind the times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

IL ell we bear about the situation in Ohio
Is true, it appears that the Hon. M. 4.
Hanna is likely to suffer the proverbial
fate OF prophets as to the honor possible
to the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

Probably about everybody outside of
Hsrvsrd and Yale is pretty much tired
out with the discussion and may. reason
ably wish the two universities would
either put up or shut mp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Orders that Meet this Evening.
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand eecretary. w. II. 7. MosIsy. e7 wey-
bosset street Telephone 562.
EAoLE-Odd Fellows Hall, o. weybosset st.
FRANKLIN Odd Fellows Hall. V wsy bossst
street.
MAyFLowER - Valentine Ean. $50 Vest.
minister street.
6wARTs-B Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

Tho founder OF the Bradley Martin
family was cooper and the present repro
sentative may be said to be whooper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
KNIGHTS OF pYTHIaS

Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal, william
A. Wilson. Room S%5 Butler Exchange
Telephone l0a5.
ELMwoop-Eimwood avenue. corner Potter's
avenue.
ST GEoRGE-H Eddy street.
Sr. ELMo-s05 Eddy street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
a Lamcntable Failure.

All accounts agree that in !. Addison
Porter. the Hartford editor, Major Nc
Kinlcy has secured tho services of frs
clGss man for his private secretary. Mr..
Porter Is said to Dc aifablc tactful, stu
dent of human nature, sharp, shrcwd mar
of a!lGirs and good fellow. Mr. Thurbu
is good fellow ali right enough, but h,
has been lamcntahlc failure as rriyat,
secretary so far MS The public concerned
Mr.. Cleveland 81 said to lie very wcll satis
fed with him, and Mr. Thurbcr has Otter
said 10 me, Il am working for the pres!
dent, and not for the newspapers or the
dear public" / took occasion to remind
Mr. 1hurbcr that it was the public TINT
paid him his salary, but it did not reform
him.
Whata private secretary needs moro than
anything else is nerve. He is good deal
like the man who enters matrimonial
concern. IL he starts out as private, he
will always I've n private. fancy -Mr.
1hurbCr must hive been too much in awe
OF Mr. Cleveland from the first and was
mover able 20 recover the ground which he
SURRENDERED M thc outset IL Is 10 bc hoped
Mr.. Porter will promote himself az least 90
the rank of iic,ucnant I'm the White House
and ever afterwsrl have proper rgnrd
for his own dignity and importance.
WAITER WKLLMAl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
AN ERIcAN MECHANICS.

State Council Secretary, Charles W. Littsn
R33 Westminster street.
NARRAGANsrTT-27 Westminster street.
UNroN-767 Westminster street.
RHODE IsLAND-2l0 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

A few OF the special features of the February
numbers of fiarpcr's Weekly are announced
bv tho publishers. Tho first chapters Of new
serial story 10y John KonGricl> Bangs, entitled
''Tho Pursuit OF the Houseboat." sequel TO
"Thc Houscbont ON the Styx," viii be given,
with Illustrations by Peter Newell; the
progrcss of tho Cuban revolt will be recorded
from week To wcsl,; the proposed zoologicsl
gardens in Bronx Park will form tho subject
OF an illustrated paper; the plague in India
will be ably described; Colonel George T.
waring Jr.. viii continue his valuable series
Of articles on street Cleaning In European
Cities" the new Cripple Creek will be shown
in picture and text; thoughtful and import.
ant article by the editor, Henry Loomis Mol
son. will have a. its subject President Cleye.
land and His Administration; and several
articles on tho political questions Of the day
will be contributed by Hon. Carl Schurz.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

During February Hnrper's Bazaar will begin
the publication Of an important series on the
women of the cifferent sections OF the coun-
try. "The Woman % the Middle West" by
Helen G. Candco. will bo the initial article ~
the series. a paper entitled The Fcathercd
i-huariitc 10y Marion Ilnrlard. will appeal
20 n multitude of people who have suffered
from ihs Aggressive qualities % the fpglish
sparrow. A sories by Frances NJ. steele
"studics In Historic Dress" will also begin In
February.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

"a thoueand, said Choate.
mo, / think you will need still mor
than that. Make it 81 ,J00--$1, 900, If yor
please, Mr.. Cashier.
The young man changed the figures IN
the note and handed out the money. Ter
minutes later Webster and Choate divided
their swag, with many chuckles as to how
they had got ahead of their friend the enc
my, Banker CCrcoran, who had time ano
again refused TO extend either their indi
vidual or collective credit. When Mr.. Cor
coran reached his bank and found tn,
promissory note, lie held it up before th,
eyes of tho astonishod cashier, IA new mar
at the window, tore il into fragments anc
said;
young man, experience is good
school. though a costly one. Don't ever dc
anything like THAI again"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
A Prom ,ssory Note.

Mr.. Webster was so overcome that for Q
moment he Gid not know what to say
But Mr.. Choatc, who was standing right
behind him, gave him n nudge.
by the way, Mr. Choate, said Webstc,
in his grandost mir, "do you think $40t
will be enough fer your You may as wei
have n plenty while you are at it. Sup
4, IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
THE TRIAL

The trial has been postponed until the
May session Of court. Attorney Schoneld.
the grest criminal lawyer OF Camden
(N. J.) VINO won fame few years ago
bv frseipg the colorod Lingo from charge
OF murder, has been engaged to defend
Wintors,een. This fsmous lawyer will he
assisted by the son OF the pr esicine
iaoge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
THE EXCITEMENT.

Levi g. Waller, a lawyer OF 20 years ex-
perence, before the Columbia county bar
ana president Of the Bloomsburg Iron
Company. Is a society leader in Blooms
burg. His father-in-lnw is Hon. Charles
II. Buckelew, ex-state Sc 1ntor and for
merry u. 4. Minister to Peru.
A plan to Kill the least prominent,
family would be SO incongruous TO tha
character OF the place as ia put IL beyond
the imsginations OF tbe Inhabitants. but
plan 10 kill SIR. Waller and that by
members of the most prominent families
was, for while, beyond belief. Two Of
tho brightest men OF the town planning
To sill the step mother of one of them
and a hig hly respected and much honored
family Of four mem bers, naturally about
pareiyEed the inhabitants Tor while.
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ONE CENT.
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Persons leaving town can have THE
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
THE ESCAPE.

Having sworn 60 the above confession
Knorr was re!ossed on hnil. When his
presence was desired ats subsequent hear
ing. he was now here to be found. lie Is
thought 90 be in Canada. and detectives are
hot upon his trsil. II is thought by many
that he will not be found. for money and
brains will not be spared in aiding his
escatc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
MOTIVES FOR CRIME.

The prosecution will endeavor to rrove
that wintersteen has been using ycuog
Knorr ss Q tool; that several times he yis.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
It is named "Perfect' baking powde and is in truth perfect. Try it.
The Armour Packing Co.'S. Goods.

There are not many towns of the size of Mena--in fact we do not knew of any such-that has or can afford d branch house of the Armour Packing O.. where their products are shipped in car load lots and frequently, so as to be always fresh.
 At E. A. Lilly's warehouse, on Mena street, can be found all of the Armour Packing Co.'s. goods in whole sale lots, and our business men should and undoubtedly do appreciate the fact that they can procure all they want in those lines right in their own town and at any time they want such goods without having to send away or wait for their shipment. Mir, Lilly also deals in four, feed, corn meal, etc. in car load lots.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
The K. P,s. Organize.

A lodge of the Knights of Pythlas was instituted here Monday night with a membership of fifteen, the first lodge ever organized in Polk county. A nice lodge room has been fitted mp in the second story of the Blocksom book and the meetings will be held tlere. Visittng Knights from Siloam Springs were present and assisted in the work of installation. The charter number of Inc lodge is 100. The fol- lowing officers were elected; W. A. Dsbrow, c. C.: L. B. Sutherland, " C.; G w. Knowlton, Ptelate; D. C. Barr, M of w.; F. N. Reeves, N. of E.; $. l.. Lindsay, II. of F.; W. l. Boyer, K oi R. S.; Mayo Robertson, Mat A.; W. R. Bockson. I C.; R. C. Whayne, 0. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MURDER.
Joe Demby, Jr., Shot and Killed John
 Fl. Hays.

There is a great deal of excitement over in Montgomery county over a killing which took place near Silver City last Friday morning. Joe Demby, Jr., and John H. Hays have been hay ing trouble for some time and while Hays was talking to MT. May berry, who had just paid him some money Demby, who had come to Hays place with May yberry and was standing at the gate, raised his rifle and with the remark, John, suppose you say you are going to kill me for using your boat, fred. The ball struck Hays in the breast. and as he staggered and fell Demby shot again, this time strik- ing Hays in the hip.
 Hays died almost immediately after he fell to the ground. It is reported that he was to have been married last Sunday. Demby gave himself up to the authorities and has been placed in Jail is the inquest showed him guilty Of murder in the first degree
 The case will excite great deal of interest when it comes to trial as both young men were highly respected
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
.nIITHwEsT MIssoTRI EDITORS.
rsev Were Dined, Danced and Given
 a Drive Over the City.

.s announced in the Stars last issue .be members of the Southwest Mis-
 ,ri Press association, on their return trip from Port Arthur stopped at Mona to see our town and our people Their train was three hours late and they did not arrive until D. m. but large number of our people met them of the station and headed by our brass hand escorted the visiting editors to inc Spivey building where a bounte ous supper was waiting them as pre- nared by Mir. Tremaine, of the Hotel Mena.
 After partalxing of supper and listen inc to few speeches and responses, the entire party was escorted to the Hotel Mena where an informal recep- ton was hotel and the large dining room thrown open for dance which was participated in by our guests and several of our citizens.
 The following morning after break fast carriages were secured and the party given ride over the city until 9:15 when their train bore them away toward their northern homes, all filled with praise for our thriving town of Mena and the possibilities of this DOT ton of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
Wien John Wesley Was in America.

Few people know that John Wesley was ever in America. Few know that 1t was he, and not Robert Raikens, who established the first Sunday school in the world. It was John Wesley who preached the first Metho- dist sermon delivered in the United States In the Ladies Home Journal for June Rev. J. ". Scott will tell in the Great Personal Events" series the story of When John Wesley Preached in Georgia, which is said to be one of the most interesting narratives in this most successful series.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02
Big Lumber Deal.

The Pryor & Thomas Milling Co
 closed a contract last Friday to sup ply s3,o00 feet of pne lumber to parties iii Omaha, Neb., who had a represent ative here. The lumber will be sawed as specified and shipped as soon as 1t can be gotten out, making work for the mills and freight for the railroad
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02

TRACTS IN ST. JOHNS SUB DIVISION OF THE
 EUREKA ADDITION TO MENA
 No. P. East half of lots and ?, block 10, each 10oxl67, part of each cleared and good for garden. shade trees on front end, nicely located. Price lot l, SIS; lot ?. si5O.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-02

No. l. now three rooia cottage with porch and hall, stone foundation, piaatcrsd walls, nicely painted and finished, good well of water on corner of Honert avenue and Hermann street lot 40x100. Price $550
 No. ?. Lot l2, block 6s on south De Queen street, good business lot tso snal bulldogs on it. Owner will take mule team and wag- on in part payment. Price s325.
 No. 3. One 80 acre farm, miles west of Mens, on public road. ai tiiisbla, g aeIes under good rail fence and in cultivation bal- ance in timber one double log house good cribs and stables, large garden. acres in or- chard, good well and spring Price S6i0
 No. 5. One i60 acre farm. four miles vest of Ruslzs Station. 50 acres under fence and in cultivation. balance well timbered, two sets of cheap log houses, loo bearing fruit trees, never failing springs. a fine stock farm, good range near. Price s60o
 No. 6. One 160 acre farm on the OGachita river one mile from Heath station, miles from Mena, 60 acres in cultivation and fenced balance in timber, mostly bottom land two sets of buildings and outhouses, small orchard and fine well of water. Ouachita runs through but never overiows. Price sl, 100
 No. 7 40 acres, 1 mile from Mena 10 acres in cultivation, balance good timber, all tillable. Price $4o0.
 No. 8. 80 acres 70 acres in cultivation, all tillable. good timber fair improvements, good well, some fruit one mile from Mena, nice location. Price $500.
 No. 9. 80 acres, three miles from Mena, 30 acres in cultivation, poor improvements, all tillable land, good school and church near by. 4 bargain at $500.
 No. 10. lG0 acres 90 acres in cultivation. good improvements. running water nice place. Price $i,5GG.
 No. II. 2s0 acres on railroad track, 100 acres good bottom land in cultivation balance good timber, all tillable, good spring. two good wells, good barn, good frame house This is an all around far.n for all purposes, and bargai. ut S7 per acre.