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The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
HE ASKED FOR SOAP.

For fear that the unparalleled instance may never go on record and be known to the world, we are impelled to state the fact that a specimen of the genius "Ho-bo" called at our residence this week and nearly paralized the women folks by asking for a piece of soap instead of hot coffee and mince pie, as ''hand-out. " On being asked what kind of soap he want ed, thinking perhaps nothing but Pears or some other fine toilet article would suit him, he replied 'just any ol piece, mum, that ye chance to be usin'" A bar of laundry soap was given him and later in the day he was seen with a clean face and hands.
 The only possible solution of this problem is that the water flowing from the numerous springs of Western Arkansas is so pure and soft that even tramps from other states when they migrate to this mild climate to winter, love to wash.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
GOOD FIRE FIGHTING.
Hard, Quick Work Prevents a Heavy
 Loss by Fire.

At few minutes after o'clock Sat urday morning our city narrowly averted what would undou btedlv have been very disastrous fire had it not been for the prompt work of the fire boys and citizens.
 Those who responded to the alarm saw the smoke pouring out from sev- eral parts of the two-story building on Sherwood avenue near Mena street, which is owned by G. ". Jackson and occupied by the Elk Club saloon.
 The fire originated from cigar stub which had been thrown under the stove in some saw-dust on the second floor the night before. The fire was carried along the floor and up the wall behind the clustering. causing a great deal of smoke which poured out at every crack in the building to give warning of the danger Just as sev- eral of the citizens arrived at the land. ing of the outside stair way to tha second floor the blaze broke out over their heads The fire boys arrived with ladders. axes and hooks and soon an opening was made through which the contents of aachemlcal fire extin- gulsher and several buckets of wa,a. were turned upon the blaze and tho nre was out The building was torn 
 up Tn several other places in search for more fire but none was found
 It was considered by all who wit messed the scene that it was almost miracle that the building was savod anu 'ns ci''zens are very thankful as Y would nave meant the destruction or the entire block of buildinss on sherwood avenue between De oueen and Mena streets.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
ALLEGED MONEY TRUST.

Movement Said to Be on Foot to Cont,
 the Entire National Bank Circulation'
 NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-In the supren. court application will be made for ~ injunction restraining the officials os the United States bank, of this citS from delivering any of it's assets to t6. National City bank. The iniunctios will be asked for in the ordinar course of a legal procedure institutsS bv Henry M. Potter, who seeks to recover S4,0O0,0o0 from ina United States bank. This is an that will appear upon the surface, but it is said that the underlying pur. pose of the people represented by Mr Potter is to block the progress of pi. gantic combination or trust, whose Oh. feet is nothing less ambitious than to secure absolute control of the national bank system of the country and there. by to practically dictate the financial affairs of the nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Senator Chandler, of Massachu- setts, a republican, said recently that '*any demand for the with drawal of the greenback circula- tion under the present conditions is mere folly" And we will add that any attempt to ''beat the devil about the bush" by seeking to retire the greenback by pro- vision specifying that when re- ceived at the treasury they shall net be paid cut eaatt again again is is both both foolish and wicked. They are the money for the people.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The fact as stated in our To- cal columns that Mr. Thomas, Mir. Egolf and Mir. Ellis have already leased ali ai six six of f the ii cottages they are preparing to build and build ing is q good indication of the way Mena IS growing. There has not been a day since the town was started that houses costing from $500 to $500 would not rent readi- iy for from Sf0 to Sf2.50 a month. Building material is cheap and pretty good houses can be built for that amount of money.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
PENALTY CLAUSE INVALID.
Judge Hagen Decides an Interesting Po,n,
 to Borrowers of Money.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. L-In the dis trict court here yesterday, Judge Hagen decided that the penalty clause of the usury law was invalid. Some months ago David Parks borrowed $40 from c. l.. Stonehill, with the under. standing that he would pay interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per month. Stonehill received S4 a month for eight months, which he claimed was inter. est. when Parks quit paying. Stone. hill filed suit to recover the principal $40. Parks claimed that the penalty for usury was the cancellation of the principal, and that he did not own Stonehill anything. Judge Hazen held that where a man paid usury interest he could not claim penalty, but that the S4 a month paid by Parks would apply on the principal
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The Gazette, of Little Rock, says: "Uncle Sam owns over 600, 100000 acres of land, nearly 4, 900. 900 of which are in Arkansas. Much of the land in this state is just what the industrious home seeker wants, but little of it will be taken until we secure more railroads Quite true. The building of the Port Arthur Route railway, through the western DOT tion of the state has enabled thousands to fined homes upon Uncle Sam's domain who would not have been here but for this road.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
THE BOYCOTT IS LEGAL

Michigan Judge Refuses to Enjoin Labor
 Organizations from Using Legitimate
 Measures.
 DETROIT, Mich, Dec. L--Judge Hos. mer, of the circuit court, yesterday de- ciined to interfere with d boycott by employees of milling firm. A tempo. rary injunction had been issued re. straining the Railway Teamsters' union and Trades council from un. lawfully interfering with tine business of Jacob Beck & Sons. Judge Hosmer stated he would make the injunction permanent so far as violence or dis turbances are concerned, but could not interfere with ',peaceable distribution of boycotting circulars or other legiti- mate means employed by the unions to accomplish their purpose"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
Deadly Gale on the English Coast.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The latest report from various points along the coast show that the gale which swept Eng llsh waters Sunday and Monday was one of the worst storms of recent years In many places it was almost cyclonic in it's violence, and the long list of disasters includes large loss or life, many wrecks of large vessels and the loss of scores, if not hundreds or smaller crafts, with serious damage to property ashore at many important towns
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The TThhe Nevada FPiieayune says: "The great question with the cot ton planter is that of rising home supplies. When that is done they will be in better position to con trol the price of cotton" The Arkansas farmer should diversity his crops sufficient to not only have home supplies for his own use, but to supply the local mar kets as well. The farmer who has in addition to his cotton, a quantity of hay, corn, oats and various kinds of fruits, as we'll as turkeys, chickens, eggs and but ter for use and sale, will be much more comfortable and prosperous than his neighbor who plants most of his lands to cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

A gentleman speaking of the growth of Mena to a representa- tive of the Star recently, remarked that he did not know how fast the town was growing until he com menced looking for a house for his family to live in and learned that none could be had, so he had to send them to Ft. Smith until he could get one or build.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The Port Arthur News, refer ring to the arrival at that place of our former townsman and com rade. D. G. Parker, says: "We were much pleased to form the acquaintance of Mir. D. G. Parker, who arrived at Port Arthur from Albert Lea, Minn., last week. MT. Parker is an ex-newspaper man, and an old friend and com rade of A. w. St. John, of the Mena Star. We need no further acquaintance than to know that he is friend of our esteemed and admired old-time associate and ad- visor, St. John, to place Mir. Par ker on our list of trusted friends. It is indeed pleasure to have our former associate and trusted em-
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
steamer and Doc,xs Burned.

EscASARA, Mich, Dec. Hate last night fire broke out on the steamer Nahanta, and before it could be con trolled 1t spread to the ore docks, the largest in the world. Two of the docks were on fire and the others were threatened with destruction Two oi the crew of the steamer, whose names cannot be learned, are known to De lost, and several others are injured.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
GIRL HoRRIBLY nURNED.
Seven Year Old Dora Secrezt VIII Die from
 Injuries at Gliena. Kan.

Seven Year-OId Dora Secrest VIII Die from
 Injuries at Gstiena, Kan.
 GALENA, Kan, Dee. 1.-Dora Se- crest, age seven years, was horribly burned yesterday in building fire her clothing was ignited. As soon as she discovered the fact she ran from the house screaming, Hiiu iis soon as she was out of door the wind tanned the fire into blaze No one was at the house at the time excepting brother younger than the unfortunate victim, and before assistance was rendered her entire right side was burned until the ribs were exposed to view. She willldie.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
small Increase in Race,pts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l.--The forth coming November statement of the government revenues anu expenses VIII show receipts during November ol aDout $25, 1000, 900. This is trifing improvement over October. The defcit mus far during November stands at SS'o42, lo9, which is larger than was expected The deficit for the fiseal year stands at $46, 5S1 ,120.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The Star feels that it cannot emphasize too forcibly the fact that our farmers should give more attention to producing poultry and kindred crops or products. The following from the Little Rock Gazette is quite to the point in this connection: Most of the turkeys that will be consumed in Little Rock today came from St. Louis. The farmers in Pulaski county should raise enough tur. keys to supply the home market, but they don't. The freight on these birds and the profits secured by Illinois and Missouri farmers and St. Louis commission houses might just as will go into the pockets of the Pulaski county farmers. /"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Those writing articles for pub lication should use clean, white paper and write with pen and ink or black lead pencil so as to make every word as easily read by the printer as possible. Quite often 1t costs the printer ten fold more to decipher closely and indistinct- ly written manuscript, besides be- ing very trying to his eyes, than the writer saves by using poor paper and writing closely and carelessly. Oftimes articles of merit are thrown in the waste bas- ket because indistinctly written.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Secretary of the Navy Long has Is sued "hurry up" orders to the navy yards and gun factories with view to having everything in readiness for active servlce in event of need arlsing' Navy officials say there is no immediate prospect of war with Spain, but at the same time they admit that the eondi- tions are such that it would be crimi- ual nos to put the existing navy into good condition at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
DIMp EMnN GRIEF.

Indian Squaw Sannists suicide Because
 Her Son Was Lynched.
 BISMARCK. N. D., Dec i.-A report has reached here from the Standing Rock reservation that the mother of Phillip Ireland. one of the young h. dians recently lynched at Williams port, has committed suicide because of the disgraceful death of her son. There is belief among the Indians that any person who may be hanged will never reach the happy hunting grounds
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

A Minnesota editor wrote a strong article on patronizing home industries and one of the store keepers wrote him thanking him for the sentiment on a letterhead printed in Chicago. -Ex.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

plo,e for nearly twelve years, Mir, D. l.. Stump, speak of us in such complimentary terms. He will find Mir. Parker a gentleman in every way worthy bis confidence.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
TO GRACE THE CAPITOL.
missonrians Co Be Honored with Places in
 Ststuary Hall.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The statues of Thomas II. Benton and Frank r. Blair two illustrious Missourians, were received at the capitol yesterday. They will be placed in statuary hall with appropriate ceremonies when the Missouri delegation decides upon the day and arranges the programme for the occasion.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

for several days during which tune ne formed the acquaintance of postlnas- ter Anton of that village. One after noon s2oo disappeared from the post masters drawer Kenny also van ished.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Silver counterfeit coins have been discovered in San Francisco that are so well executed that they have been passing at the banks. They are saio to contain more silver than the geL- uine.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

Eight inches of snow fell in Michl- gan Saturday and thermometers reg istered 10 degrees below zero
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

At Springfield, Mass, Nov. 27, Miss Lucinda Day died at the age of 90 years in a quaint little brick house in West Springfield, where she had lived all her life. Seventy years ago Miss Day had love affair. Her lover was a sailor, and ou hls departure for voy age Miss Day promised to place every night lighted candle in the window to greet him if he returned in the night. He has not since been heard from, but Miss Day refused to believe him dead. Tonight was the first time for seventy years the candle has not shone in the window.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Private Leech, Corporal Fennel. and Private Riley, of Fort Riley, were Tn Junction City Frioay night. Fennei and Riley went home first and were asleep in quarters, when Leech came in at a. m, and attacked both men with ball bat Fennel's skull was fractured and he is not expected to live. Riley sustained a broken jaw and was otherwise battered up. It is thought that the men had trouble in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Reports say that hundreds of miner S are fleeing from Dawson to escape almost certain starvation. Flour is selling at S2 a pound and no sale of less than fifty pounds is made. Men are gathering in groups and cursing with vengeance the new corners to the Klondike who bring scarcely any pro- visions, and serious trouble may result. John w. Braner, a United States mail carrier, says that there is but one salvation for the miners now at Daw- son City, and that is for them to under take the awful winter trip from Daw- son to Fort Yukon, 400 miles. The food question is said to be the only topic at present
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

James A. Dugan, of Evansville, Ind, suffering with typhoid fever, is still alive and will likely recover, though pronounced dead by attending physl- cians, once being laid out and prepared for burial
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

William Carr, convicted of throwing his little girl into the Missouri river near Kansas City some weeks ago, at tempted suicide in the jail at Liberty, Mo. Saturday. by swallowing pounded glass He then fought the doctors who tried to save him, but was con qacred. He may die.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

On large cotton plantation in St. Francis county on November 2S, eight negoes went to the home of Joe Miller a cotton picker and after robbing him of his savings, dragged him from bed ard murdered him. The body was thrown in the river Ada Miller, the murdered mans wife, was then out ragged and the house footed. William Williams was arrested and made a full confession, duplicating several others, four of whom have been jailed. Officers are searching for the remain ing four.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

A negro was burned 70 death last week near Wampe, N. C., by farmers for the alleged murder of white boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Mena continues to grow and new houses are being built in ait portions of the town.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

At Holton. Kan, Nov. 27, Ralph Armstrong, a sixteen-year-old son of J. c. Armstrong living about six miles southeast of Holton, was so badly hurt while playing "blackman" at school that he died in about thirty hours from probable rupture of some of the internal organs.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

A non-partisan meeting will be held at Guthrie, o. F., December 1. to discuss plans for securing statehood for the territory and such portions of the Indian country as congress sees fit to add. The meeting was called by the chairmen of four state central committees.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

F. N. Neal, an ex-iudge of Union county, Ark, committed suicide at his home in Junction City Saturday morning. He was 72 years old. a prominent citizen and no motive for the deed is known
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Thomas I. Foster, Norton county, Kan, stockman has been suffering heavy losses from blackleg in herd of Texans he bought recently. An examination by Taylor Riddle, secre- tary of the live stock sanitary commis- sion, shows that over $sO00 worth of the cattle were thus diseased
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

By the giving away of a trestle on the branch of the Louisville x Nash vile road near Chester Ky, on satur- day, twenty-three loaded coal ears precipitated to the bottom of ravine sixty-hve feet below. Two men were buried under hundreds of tons of coal. lumber. etc The loss is very heavy.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

United States Inspector sBrunner re- ports 600 death in Havana, Cuba, last week, large per cent being from starvation. Yellow fever is spreading rapidly also, and this will be menace to the United States in the Spring.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

Reports teil of typhoon which swept over the Phillipine Islands in October which killed 500 Europeans and ti. 900 natives. The loss of property is said to be several millions, Many trauing vessels were destroyed.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-01

The collector of customs at Tagish Lake, in letter, says five lives have been lost in the lakes and others oD the route to Dawson within the last few weeks With the exception of Frank Anthony, he does not know the names of the victims A number of boats have been wrecked in the rapids,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Mrs. Fred Larson went to Nora Sat-
urday to attend the funeral OF her
brother who was killed by horse.
John Small and d. Macarthur, of
Seney, Iowa, drove oyer here Thursday
and visited with We scribe.
A. O. Robertson, of Akron, was maxi
ing collections here one day last week.
T. ]. Reeves was called to Garretson
last week to see his father who is seri-
ously i'll. He returned Tuesday report
ing his father as some better.
The sewing society met last week
with Mrs. Gostoffson.
Mrs. H. A. Stoutenburg and brother
drove TO IretOn, Iowa, Saturday to visit
sister. They returned home Monday
Miss Alice Stoutenberg is visiting
friends at Akron this week.
Mrs. Jim Miller and family, of Akron
were looking over their Union county
land one day last week, and otherwise
enjoying the Dakota scenery.
Mrs. John Erickson Is out of danger
and slowly recovering her health.
The Lutheran people will hold tbei'
annual picnic next week, Thursday
Aug. rs, at the church grounds on I'm
ion creek. There will be an auction
of the goods made by the sewing so
ciety during the day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Last Thursday the frame dwelling
house belonging TO A. Shurtlef and &C.
cupied BY Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fate was
consumed by fire. It started from the
stovepipe ia the kitchen roof. The
fire was noticed in time to save most OF
the furniture and household goods.
The house was insured In the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Association Of
Uuion county.
It il rumored that Brute is to have =
wedding sometime In the near future.
A number Of young people were en-
tertained by Misses Jennie and Bertha
Dahl.lastlSunday.
Ole Moe, who has been suffering
from typhoid malaria, Is reported to be
on the mend and expects to be all right
In q short time.
Miss Hannah Vindal returned Tues
day after q weeks visit with relatives
In Lincoln county. She was acc0mpan
led by Misses Anna and Lena jacobson
Of Lincoln county, who are going t.
| make q short visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
PUBLIC NOTICE

To The CITIZENS OF Elk PoINr
AND VICINITY:
We are now prepared to do your
Painting, Graining, Calcimining,
Paperhanging, ETC., in a first.class
manner and at reasonable prices
1t will cost no more to have a
tirst-class job done by us than in
experienced hands.
We desired to call your especial
attention to our granting, we can
match light or dark oak, hard pine,
ash, etc., and it will take an expert
to tell the same from solid work.
All work personally attended to
Leave orders at any Of the drug
stores, City Bakery, or call at the
Farmers Home.
Yours to please,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Spink.

From Orr Regular Correspondent
Sphinx, Aug. Is, lS97.-These are
rather cool mornings.
Miss Hattie Morris is here visiting
relatives this week.
Mrs. M. J. Andus stopped over Sum
day to visit with her niece, Mrs. G. w.
Davis. She was on her way to visit
with relatives in Turner county and
was accompanied by her son, Thos.
Dack. Their home is at Pleasant
Valley, Iowa.
Mr.. J. d. Davis starts today for q
months visit at his former home near
Iowa City, Iowa. He will also visit a
sister at Des Moines. His daugh ter,
Mrs. F. L. GOodroad and her little
daughter, Miss Pearl will 60 with him
Stacking is almost done, and blowing
and threshing come next on the list
1t will be pretty dry blowing unless we
get good rain soon.
c. H. Reames has been hauling lum
Der the past week for the construction
of q granery to be built this fall.
Mr.. F. L. Goodroad ST.. of Hawarden
Iowa, was down visiting with relatives
and friends for few DAYS last week.