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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
Ac.re for An lis.

UAETF,nD, Wis, Alyust 14-ro
morrow being the fesst Of the assump
ton, large number Of Catholics from
this and adjoining states, wlll make q
pilgrimage to the Church Of vt. Mary's
on Holy Hill. there 10 loffsr prayers
for relief from physical and mental lis
before the shrine'of the blessed virgin,
which occupies a grotto which is an
exact representation Of the original
grotto at Lourdes. So many mifacu-
lous cures are attributed to Holy Hill
that it has become one of the best
knowa places Of pilgrimage 10 the
world. Services are held IN the chapel
. ily on special feast days, aud to-mor-
row there will be two celebrations OF
high pontifical mass in the morning,
with vespers in The afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
KNEELAND'S WIVES
They Number Ten Alre ady,
With Back Counties Yet TO
Be Heard From.
TRAIN WREckERs FOUND
France is In a Fever Of Excite
ment Over Prospective
Deadly Duel.
DlE0 IN TERRIBLE AGONY

ST. JOSEPH, Missouri, August IA =
Four more Of Bigamist Albert Knee.
lands wives have been found. There
are now ten in all, with several sec
tions Of the country to hear from.
NEW YoRK, New York, August IA -
The arrest Of Bigamisis Bates and
Kneeland has brought 10 light many
similar cases in the last twenty-four
hours. An ex-messenger, of the
Massachusetts legislature, w. IL.
Whiting. has been found to have main
tanned four separate household in the
city OF Boston; Frederick w. Lu'tgen,
n few doors from the Bates house, asl
Chicago, has taken two wives since
Christmas; married woman living
li1 Dalton, Ohio, has returned to her
first husband and confessed to having
four others.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
deoIogI.ts and phxsIcians. (.

9 ST. PETERsBuRG, August IA Dis
tinguished geologists from all parts Of
the world are gathering here to take
part in the International geological
congress, which opens tomorrow, and
continues for two wet ks. The hotels
are also filing up with distinguished
members OF the medical profession,
who are to take part in the inter.
national conference OF physicians and
surgeons. Boih vents are under the
immediate patronage of the czar, aud
the committee OF reception and enter
tainment Include many members of
nobility and distinguished savants,
scientists and pnblicists. The Ameri-
can delegation to the International
geological congress is made up as fol-
ows: New York academy OF sciences,
Prof. j. j. Stevenson, of the University
II New York, and president OF tbe
academy; Davenport. Iowa, academy
If natural sciences, William H. Ballou, |
II New York, also honorary COM
Philadelphia acndemy Of |
science, DIR. Psrsifer. also delegate Of
philoeophical society aud
he American geologist; American
Association for. the adysnce-
nent Of science, Prof james Hall,
tate geoloeist, Albany; Pr.,f. B. X.
Emerson, Amherst college; Prof C. ID.
director United States geolog- |
cal survey, and AProf. William N.
Rice, MiddIetown university. Geolog-
cal society OF America. Rrof }. j.
Stevenson, New York; Prof. l. C.l
" bite, Morgantown, w. Va. Mis-
'ellaneous delegates, Prof. H. s. VIII
ans. Yale college; Prof. G. FL, Hitch
ok. Dartmouth college Prof. Eugene
!. Smith, University of Alabama, and
tate geoIoeisf, and Prof. II. =.
Fin,hell, University of Minnesota
nd state geologist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
ArIower carnIvn.

COLORADO STRINGS, Colo, August
1.-THE recent destruction, by fire, Of
the Broadmoor casioo, will not dim
the gAities OF Colorado Springs fifth
annual flower carnival, which opens on
Tuesday next. AT d meeting, to-day,
Of the joint committees com posing The
carnival association, the reports pre-
sented indicated that The coming evert
will be she most elaborate and success
ful of any thus far held. General D Is,
commanding the department OF the
Colorado, Uni ed S ases army, has
ordered that The entire garrison from
Fort Lngan camp at Colorado Springs,
for thu week, aud the First regimen,
OF the National guard VIII also 70 into
camp with tho regulars The musical
festival. masked BAL, and her events
thai have hitherto taken place in tbs
casiuo, will bs held ia the spacious
Tempe theater. All the railro ids
Leading to Colorado Springs have made
one. fare rates for ths round "trip, nbd
an immense attendance OF visitors from
the outside Ia assured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
American Sailors stoned. I.

TACOMA, Wash August IA Japan
ese coolies stoned forty American sail
ors at Kobe, Japan. A policemen
jostled Mullens, Of the "Bosson. = who
threw The off snder into the water. He
look the cflicer's sword and held the.
mob at bay until he was knocked down
hy fifty coolies. Next day party Of
American blut jackets were STACKED by
coolies, and several Of thelatier we're
knocked out. The sailors were pur-
sued and stoned by the big mob. but
sscaped to the war vesselsnnder police
perfection. Ensign Eyerhart, Of the
y yorktown, was assaulted. later. but
beat of his essailan,s with bis csns.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
VETERANS ASSEMBLING.
officers Of the Union Veterans Union congre-
RatInQ In Buffalo.

EutiHE W h'@tt@aSs
SPRINGTIELp. o., August 14.--One
week 10 advance Of the assembling Of
the veterans of the Grand Army at
Buffalo. the twelfth annual convention
OF the Union. Veterans union, will open
10 this city. This Organization is COM
posed Of honorably discharged union
soldiers, sailors and marines whe
served at least six months continuously
at the front between 1851 and 1865.
and who participated in one or more
engagements. Although les conslitu-
tion sets forth that 1t antagonizes no
other organization. but seeks to help
everyone, it's objects are similar TO
those OF the Grand Army.
These are, in brief, TO unite In bear
Ing each others burdens; to. scarb for
the widows and orphans; to keep
alive the memory Of the participation
of the members In the events and
perlls OF war; to preserve and per-
petuate the, principles for which 1t was
fought. and to recognize the right Of
unicn soldiers, to positions of trust and
thtir preferment over all others for
employment under the government.
The organ zation originated and pre-
NOTED the per diem service pension
bill: The encampment opens here on
Wednesday. but the national officers
will commence TO arrive tomorrow.
Gen. Charles W. Wood, OF Worcester,
Mass, the commander-in- -chief, with
Gen. ). w. Long, of Michigan, Gen.
z. II. Harshberger, Of Louisville. as
deputies, and Geu. q w. Putnam, OF
Worcester, as adjutant-generai.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

HAVANA. August IA The invasion
OF the Santa Clara province IS causing
alarm. The Cubans have captured
Clara City, and Weyler has musterea.
every able bodied man to defend fhls
city. The insurgents blew up an
electric plant at Colonias, which lights
the whole central trocha They also
blew up train Of troops, killing and
woundIog many.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
A BLOODY CONFLICT
a Mine Superintendent Attacks
Miners, But Comes Out
Minus Some Blood.
AN INDIAN RECOLLECTION
American Sailors Are Stoned BY
japanese Coolies, And A
Bloody Fracas Ensnes.
KLoNDYKE GOLD COMING

HAzELToN, Pa, August IA = The
Lehigh and Wi,kes-Barre Honey Brook
colliery, this morning, was the scene
of sharp conflict, and blood f,wed
freely. The fight was between striking
miners and Superintendent Conner
Jones and his assistants. Jones is
said to be a tyrant, and trouble has
been brewing for some time. The pit
drivers claim they are compelled to
work overtime daily, for which they
get no pay. A crowd Of strikers met
two drivers returning from the pit,
this morning; they stopped them
and were trying to induce them to ain
the ranks of the strikers, when Jones
ran up with club. He also called to
the company men for help. Jones is
charged with striking the first blow,
He was knocked down by the strikers
and kicked. Ills assistants fired q
volley Of stones into the strikers,
which was returned, and Levi Walsh
was struck on the head ard badly cut.
The coal and iron police have been
called out and the men disappeared,
but the trouble is not over.
PITTsBUEG. Pa, August II This
morning, fer the first time since The
camp OF the strikers at DE Armi,t's
mines has been established, the custo.
mary march was rot made. A house
to house canvass was made by Del
Armiit's men, last night, in the Italian
settlement, with reward for the CON-
psny's eff,r's The company promised
the men that The miners would not
march, this morning, and, under the
guard of deprtIes, 100 aliens left their
cabins at 5 O'Clock, every ons armed
with dirks, which they did not concfa al
There will be no more msrchs until
the injunction bearing is had in court,
Monday. Ii the Injunction is made
permanent, there will undoubtedly be
trouble.
NEf ADA Mo.s AuSust II - luz
Vernon county coal miners are hold
ing secret meeting this afternoon,
with regard to stopping the shipping
OF Missouri coal to the districts af-
fected BY the eastern strike.
MONTGOMERY, w. Va, August IA -
Organizer Dilcher, this morning. said
"Progress in the recent strike in this
region is wonderful. Every mine here
and in the Kanawha district, except
two little ones, Winfield and the Great
Kanawha, closed last night. We 90
10 New River with six thousand men
IN line. Our army is not composed ct
thugs and toughs, bat good naturej,
honest miners.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

CHICAGO. Ill, August 14.-Chiefs
and subordinate officers of the fire de-
partments OF the principal towns ct
state rendezvoused this morning at the
Auditorium hotel en- route to New
Haven, Conn, where the twenty-fiith
annual convention Of the International
association of fire engineers opens
next week. The delegation from this
state is the largest yet sent to the ma
tional gathering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

BRUSSELS. August 14.-The eighth
International congress of pharmaceu,-
ical chemists opened here to-day, with
a large attendance. The congress
will be 10 sessionfo for two weeks, and
besides questions relating to pharmacy
and chemistry, it will discuss subjects
coming under the head Of hygiene, pure
water supplies. public health and sar-
itary legislation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
An Illicit Still Captured.

CnIcAeo. H., August 1.-THE po-
lice, this morning, raided AN illicis n's-
Itillery, in the house Of Saloon-kseps sr
Samuel MARROW. A still, several bar
,rels of whiskey, and large quantity
OF materials used in making the liquor,
were conliscated MARROW and his
son, David, we're arrested.
NARROW admit, his gull, but de-
clares he thought his saloon license
gave him tne privilege. The sti
capacity is cne barrel per day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
confess to Trsin wrecklng.

RALEIGH, N. g., August 1.-two
convicls have confessed to wrecking
the Southern Pacific train, August 10Th,
1891, in Oidel county. which resulted
in the killing Of forty persons. The men
told the location of the money they
had taken from the dead and dying.
They will be tried for murder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

CHICAGO, H., August 14.-The
famous whalsback, "Cnrlstopber Co.
Iumbus," is being cut in two, and will
be taken to the Atlantic coast, put
together, sail around the horn, and
run from Seattle TO St. Michae.s to &C
commodate the spring rush TO Kion-
dyka. Mr.. Rockefeller owns her.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
To Be Wiped out In Blood.

PARIS, August IA The stories about
the time and place OF the duel between
Prince Henri and the Count OF Turin
are conflicting, No one fully know !,
outside OF the principals and theic'
seconds. The code CT honor will lie
followed in every form and detail, and
there will bs no undignItied haste. l.
is thought the affair will come off Mon
day. unless King Humbert succeeds in
restraining the ardor Of his nephew.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
Lasesf lI PIans RecsIxed.

WASHINGTON. D. c., August a.
The subcommittee OF the Indianapolis
monetary conferences, called on The
secretary, this morning and received
the latest plans for the conference.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

WASHINGTON. p. q, August Il
The city OF Havana, Weyler's remain
Iiag stronghold, is hang starved ont by
the devastation of the neighboring
country by the insurgents, which sup
plies ordinary food for the city. The
report 1T the United States officer also
says the city is in a terrible sanitary
con ditioD.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
Died In Terrible Agony.

New YORK, N. T., August IA -
Bessie Jackson, an actress. was burned
TO death. this morning. Her clothing
caught fire from lighted cigarette.
which she was smoking, when she fell
asleep. She died in terrible agony.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
A Long Sleep.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, August H.-Elsie
D.ck. thirteen -year-oId girl, wes at
tackled with typhoid fever, month
ago. Twenty. six days ago the fever
left her and she fell asleep, and has
saes ret awakened
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
Four Kllle,d.

CRY OF NExlco. August IA The
state elections in Yeator, are causing
excitement. A. one polling place the
friends ofsthe poems charged the crowd
who favored Carton for governor, kill
ing four, and wounding twenty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
TYo Much Flre Wafer

DAKOTA CRY, Neb, August IA =
Serious trouble is feared at the Winn-
sage Indian reservation. The young
bucks are drunk and threatening to
kill the government officials. The
United States marshal at Omaha, has
been called upon fer help.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

MAxsLLA, Spain. August iif.--Tu .
riot among prisoners at Papanga.
seventy three rebels were hi led and
hundreds wounded before the disturb
ance was quelled.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14
MatIny in AfrhanIstasl !.

LONDON. England, August IA The
smeer Of Atghatissan has sent agents
to oil points TO ircite mutinY ngainst
he English rule. All The northern
trib smen have risen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

JAcEsoN. Miss, August II United
States Senator George has been taken
suddenly III, and is dying. His family
have been summoned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

NoSrnKAL, Qie., August IA The
international yaet race wes won By tho
American yacht Mono. defeating the
CanadIan Glencaira BY four minutes
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-08-14

NoUxp CirY. III, August 14.--A
Hs0iieE ex es.s.s s.:eEuinf
killing the 81 gineer instantly and
fatally Il iarlng four workmsn.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
From Potter.

The Star is always a welcome visitor among us.
 w. A. Carr has moved to Potter. having rented the farm of c. T. Yan- dell.
 We are pained to hear of the death of Mother Allen. The old citizens are fast passing away.
 Mrs. c. c Cole and children have been spending a few days in the Queen City of Polk with relatives and friends.
 Potter was gladdened the other day by a visit from Mir. Jack Buchanan. There is always a pleasant smile for Jack among his old friends
 J. s. Cotner has gone to Logan county on business. I am afraid that we will loose them as they are are talking of moving up there after Christmas
 Some scalawag fired the woods east of Potter one night last week and H. E Carr and friends had a hard time fighting fire to save his mother's farm and buildings.
 We are having a splendid school. Our teacher. J. H. Daniels, is the right man in the right place. His summer school was a success and so far the winter term is also
 We are needing rain, in fact there is almost a water famine among us. The railroad company had to put up a steam pump at the big eddy on Rock Creek and have two bumpers engaged one in the day and the other at night. The gentlemen are boarding with Mfrs. Carr.
 The shadow of death has been among us and darkened the home of our neighbor, William Taylor, taking his father-in-law, Bro. Mcleod. Bro. Mcleod was called home from his labors here last Friday night after a long and painful illness. true Christian, good citizen an intelligent and industrious neighbor and friend has passed away leaving an aged wife and step-daughter and many friends | to mourn their loss.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
English Banker Invests In Mena.

When President A. E. Stilwell was in Mena last week with party of friends, he had in the party Mir. Joseph Pollak, of London, a director in the Bank of England. Before leav- ing Mir. Pollak purchased from Agent Landes lots ', 8 and in block 2s, and lot 7 in block 1e. the purchase price being 5000. It is expected that MT. Pollax will in due time improve these lots by erecting substantial buildings on them.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
AN OFFER TO OUR BAND.
Mir. de Geoijen Puts up Prize for
 Faithful Work.

While riding in President Stilwell's private car in company with Mir. J. de Geoijen and others, Mir Landes was questioned a good deal by Mir. de Geoijen as to the success and progress of the Port Arthur Route Band and before the subject was dropped he told Mr. Landes that if they could put their organization in such condi- ton that they would be able to take part Tn the Priest of Pallas parade in Kansas City next year he would pre- sent them with beautiful uniforms. This is great big prize and the boys should work hard this winter. They made good showing on their serenad trip last week and if they keep it up Mena will have a nicely uniformed band this time next year.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
"Talk Is Cheap"

A. w. St. John, of the Star, will visit the people of Camp Ground and vicinity on Saturday. Dec. and give them talk on fruit growing and other topics of the day-entirely free from politics.
 The meeting will be held in the Nj. E. church at p. m and every body is cordially invited to be present No charges and no collections.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
ouachita Baptist Association.

Notice is hereby given that there will be call meeting of the Ouachita Baptist Association on Saturday be- fore the fifth Sunday in January. 1898 at 10 o'clock a. m.. Said meeting to be held with the Hopewell church near Cove, Polk county, Ark. Each church is requested to send one mes senger. J, J. HOLLAND, Mod.
 Nov 24. 1897.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
TOOK HER OWN LIFE.
Despondent and Unhappy, Sadie
 Rice Takes Poison.

Saturday afternoon Miss Sadie Rice, who has been employed at the home of c A. Smith for couple of weeks, 1 took her own life by swallowing a large dose of strychnine. She was disappointed in her prospects for the future and decided to end all.
 Saturday just after noon, shortly after her lover. Richard Duncan, had left her, Miss Rice was found in her room by Mrs. Smith. She looked pale and sick and was given drink of water Later she was discovered to be in great pain, and Drs. Gibbs and Ramey were sent for When they arr rived and asked what she had taken she pointed to her pillow, under which was found bottle partly filled with strychnine.
 Everything possible was done to save her but it was too late and she died in terrible agony about o'clock. When the doctrs first arrived she wanted to be left alone to die but as her terrible fate drew closer she prayed to be saved.
 A note torn in several pieces was found behind her trunk. It read as follows:
 ITO My Darling Lowell am going to kill myself for don't care to live, But you have always been true to me, but my wish is to die. Farewell my love, farewell. Will meet you again.
 SADIE" i Her father, who lives at Marble. l. T., was telegraphed the sad news and, accompanied by one of his sons, ca me down Sunday morning. The funeral was held that afternoon and the body 1 inferred in White Oak cemetery. At first it was thought that Richard l Duncan was in some way connected with the tragedy as it was impossible to find how she got hold of the poison and he was brought up from near Pot ter where he is running a pump en- zine and held to await the action of the coroner's jury. The mystery was 
 not entirely cleared away until Mir. Rice and his son arrived when the boy recognized the bottle of poison as one i he had purchased four years ago to poison wolves with and given to his sister to take care of.
 Mir. Rice stated to Star reporter l that Duncan was straight, honest young man and had gone with his daughter for three years and had been attentive and honorable during their entire courtship.
 Duncan stated that the only trouble was that he had been compelled to put off their marriage from time to time as he was not making money enough to support wife. She became Respondent over the delays and as 2 result this rash act.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Worth Only $7.5o.

Attorney McPhetrige announces that $50 dogs are only worth $2 50 in Polk County now as determined in the courts thereof, at least that was the sum awarded Mr. F. White who sued the K. C., P. & c. k. R. Co. for the killing of dog he thought was worth S5O.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Shoes! Shoes! Shoesl

Lots Of them at Owens and at prices to suit the times.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

The Star was put in connection with the telephone system last Monday, Our number is 19.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Weather Report.

Following is the weather report for week ending Nov. .21, reported by D. H. Hopkins, of Dallas: