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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
EXPLANATION NOT SATISFACTORY.
Clearance Papers to BE Refused the
DuuntIcss.


DuuntIcss.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 12.-The secretary
of the interior has received from Collector
Bsbee at Jacksonville a report on the recent
movements of the suspected flibuster Daunt-
less, in which he incorporates an affidavit
made by Captain Meyers, the master. The
affidavit states in effect that on December
2S the master subscribed to the oath that the
Dauntless was about starting on a wrecking
tour and that he would not violate the
neutrality or navigation laws. On that
day he steamed down the river, but the
weather was too thick for his vessel to go to
sea and so he returned to Jacksonville. On
the 29th he started on his wrecking trip,
but the weather was still heavy and he con
cluded to go inside through Hawks channel.
While in the channel he discovered signals
of distress flying from a point on No Name
Key. He put into the island and found
about thirty-ive men in great distress, suf-
fering from exposure to the weather and
want of food. There was also a quantity
of freight in unbroken boxes and packages.
What they contained he did not know. He
took the men and freight on board on New
Years day and as nearly as he could recollect,
January 3, he delivered them at sea. To
whom they were delivered he does not say
and the collector in forwarding the affidavit
says that in his mind It Is very defective, in
that it does not state to whom the men and
goods were delivered and also in several other
important facts.
The department when notified several days
ago of the application of the Dauntless gave
the collector instructions not to clear it
and now that the report does not clear up the
record against the vessel it Is stated the
bill will not be changed. If, therefore. it
attempts to go to sea without clearance 1t
probably will be seized by the revenue cut
ters in port for violation of the navigation
laws
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
PRESSING THE CANAL MEASURE.
Speaker Reed Opposed to Some of Its
EputuraS

WASHINGTON, JAM. 12.-The supporters
of the Nicaragua canal bill made strong
effort today to secure rule by which the
bill can be brought before the house without
delay. The entire delegation from the Pa
cific coast states, with Representative Nc
Mahon of Pennsylvania, waited upon the
committee on rules, and its spokesman,
Mr.. Doolittle Of Washington, asked that the
next three days in the house be given to the
bill. Speaker Reed replied that IL would be
impossible to grant this request because the
time had already been set apart for other
business. The supporters of, the bill have
petition with the signatures. of large ma
jcrity of the house that the bill be brought
up this session. 1t developed today that
the rules committee wou!d not favor the bill
in its present form, and q suggestion was
made so as to stipulate tina, The government
shall incur no liability until the surveys
have all been made and definite estimates
for the work secured.
Speaker Reed questioned whether the canal
would pay for its proposed cost, and Mr..
Hermann of Oregon cited the Sault ste.
Marie canal in answer The committee on
commerce is taking steps to amend the bill
in accordance with the speakers suggestion
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
SPAIN ACCEPTS NO TERMS.
Proposes TO DO Thinps According to
Her own Ideas.

Her own Ideas.
WASHINGTON, jan i2.-Senor Dupuy de
Lome's attention was directed today to pub
lished statements purporting to come from
Madrid to the effect that the Spanish gov
ernment had instructed him to notify the
American secretary OF state that Spain would
accept the terms of a peace settlement with
Cuba, submitted by the American govern
ment, and that he had cabled the author
tiles at Madrid OF his communication OF the
acceptance to MIR. Olney. The minister OBJ
served his usual course in declining to dis
cuss the details of diplomatic subjects, but
he was specific in denying the publication
as a whole, stating that II had no basis of
fact, and that In his Judgment II was a
fabrication which could not have originated
at Madrid. Further than this the minister
would not discuss the publication in de-
tail, as this would necessarily lead to
discussion of the status of negotiations.
From other sources however 1t is learned
that the situation has undergone no recent
change and that the satus Is exactly what 1t
has been for some time, namely, a purpose
on the part OF Spain to apply extended re
forms to Cuba room as the pacifcatlon
of the island is assured. The advices sat
isfy officials of the Spanish legation here
that this pacifcation is progressing rapidly.
cable dispatch just received from General
Weyler says that the province OF Pinar del
Rio which has been the storm center, is
pached. This is not only regarded as i'm
portant in itself. but as contradicting
published statement by Mr.. Money that Pinar
del Rio was not and could not be pacihed.
General Weyler in his dispatch explicitly re-
fers TO and contradicts this published state
ment.
In this connection It is pointed out by the
Spanish officials that claims were made that
Cacarajcara, the strategic point of Pima del
Rio could not be taken without loss OF 40
600 Spanish troops, whereas this point, said
to be impregnable, has passed into the
hands of General Weyler with loss of only
twenty-six men. This pacifcation of Pinar
del Rio, as reported by General Weyler,
marks an important step In the advance of
the general plan of applying autonomy to the
island With reports that the provinces of
Matanzas and Havana are paclfed, which
are confidently expected ct the legation. in
view of the report from Pinar del Rio, the
reports will cover practically the entire
island, as Santa Clara province has not
been seat of recent insurgent activity and
Santiago de Cuba is far to the eastward and
out of the range Of recent military opera
tiOns
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13

CEDAR RAPIDS, Jan. 12,-(speclal Tele-
gram.)-The Board of Directors OF the Order
of Railway Conductors was in session at the
general offices in this city today. This COM
mittee is composed Of the general officers
and members of the insurance committee
and the business transacted by them pertains
only to the inside workings OF the organiza-
tlon. Those present were: Grand Chief
Clark and Grand Secretary Clancy OF this
city; c, II. Wilkins Of Chicago: Assistant
Grand Chief A. b. Garretson, Osceola, Ia
Grand Senior Conductor W. r. Mooney Con-
cord, ~ H.; w. G. Wright. Montreal; J. II.
Archer, Houston Tex; w. C. Durbin, NIL
waukee, Wis, and w, X. Maxwell Parsons,
Kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Architect of New kansas Prison.

WASHINGTON, Jan 12.-Attorney Cen
eral Harmon has appointed w. S. Eames
Of Eames & Young st. Louis, architect of
the new United States penitentiary to be
built at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Mr. Eames.
Mr.. French, the warden, and Major Strong,
the general agent OF the Department of
Justice, have been instructed to examine
number Of the more modern prisons in the
country, with a view OF incorporating in
improvements in prison construction. They
will leave here tomorrow for Pittsburg and
expect to be absent about a week. Prac-
tically all OF the work OF constructing the
new building will be done by convicts and
the stone will be quarrled In the immediate
vicinity. and the brick and lime burned on
the land belonging to the penitentiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Soldier KilIed hr rnmIng walls.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. l2.--(specal Tel
egram)-While assisting in tearing down
tho walls OF an adobe barrack at Fort Rus
sell today Private Cline of company II,
Eighth infantry, was caught under the fall
ing wall and received injuries which VIII re-
suit in his death. Cline's skull was frac-
tured; his ribs and nose broken and his body
bruised.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
FIVE CHILDREN DROWNED.
Thin Ice Mt st. Louis Responsible for
- QuintupIe Drowning.

ST, LOUIS, Jan. 12.-Five children were
drowned in this city this afternoon while
skating At Kossuth avenue and Ashland
Place, crowd of children were skating on
the ice in an old quarry. The ice gave way
and the children were preclpitated into the
water and drowned before help could reach
them They are:
AMANDA ARNOLD, aged 10.
ARTHUR ARNOLD 13.
GEORGE MATTHEW'S, 9.
SADIE MATTHEW'S, IA.
JOHN GLEASON, 10.
Gleason made heroic attempt to rescue
his playmates, fell into the water and as
result is in serious condition. In another
part of the city, Al Volner, aged II, was
drowned in pond while skating
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
SEEKS TO PUT AN END TO TROUBLES
With the Departure of Prosperity
Desire 10 live Nnnishcs.

Desire 10 Live Nuntshes.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-Henry Mil
ler middle e-aged German, entered a Kear-
ney street gun store and asked to see some
pistols. He was accommodated, and while
fitting a cartridge in the chamber of a re-
volver shown him he deliberately turned the
weapon upon himself and fired. The bullet
struck him in the left chest just over the
heart and he feii 10 the floor fatally
wounded At the receiving hospital he said
that up to within the past few years he had
been member of the Live Stock exchange
of Chicago and had been a heavy handler
of cattle. At one time he had been worth
100000, most of 1t made in cattle deals.
Subsequent losses had left him practically
penniless. About a month ago he left Chi
cago and went to Portland, Ore. From there
he came to San Francisco two weeks ago
Miller says he has three married daughters
in Chicago, but does not care TO have them
notified of what he has done for fear that
his act may stain the family name.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
SENATE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Chairman of Foreign Relations Com
mi.tee Makes the Motion.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-only few
senators were present when the senate met
today Almost Immediately after the read
ing of the journal, on motion of Mr.. Sherman
chairman of the committee on foreign rela-
tions an executive session lasting twenty
minutes was held.
The senate concurred in the house amend
ments to the bill to conform to and ratify
the construction of bridge across the Red
river above Fulton. Ark. by the TeXarkana
&. Fort Smith Railway company, and the
hill Dassed,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Northern Pacific Railroad Grants.

WASHINGTON. Jan. THE house COM
mittee on public lands today authorized a
favorable report on the bill providing that
settlers on Northern Pacific railroad lands
whose rights would have been forfeited jan
uary /, 1897, for Noncompliance with the
law, should have an additional term OF two
years in which to comply with the regula-
uons, Tho committee also ordered favor
able report on a bill allowing settlers on
Indian lands opened TO settlement in the
Dakotas to acquire a patent by paying the
minimum price provided by law any time
after the expiration Of fourteen months from
date OF entry
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
rovornblc 0enort on Francis.

WASHINGTON, Jan 12.-The nomination
of Hon. David II. Francis to be secretary Of
the interior was favorabIy acted on By the
committee on finance today, and afterward
reported to the senate in executive session.
The nomination has been held up in com
mittee ever since the beginning OF the ses-
sion in December at the request of Senator
Vfgt
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Conarm.d by the senote.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The senate has
confirmed the following nominations
Postmasters:- Daniel ID.
Scott at Jelico. William Earring
ton at Memphis John w. Clark at
Ripley; Wisconsin, David Thompson at Black
River Falls James DeyerealIx at Shell Lake;
South Dakota, NJ f. Bowler at Groton,
Postmasters: Nebraska-A. NJ. Gooding, at
CarIinptnn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
conI Miners, strII.e Ended,

PITTsBURG Jan. l2.-The strike OF the
coal miners on the Wheeling division OF the
Baltimore & Ohio road IS ended All the
men returned TO work today. agreeing 10
accept the 5O-cent rate offered by the oper-
ators.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
DniIy Trcusury statement.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l2.-Todays treasury
statepent shows: Available cash balance,
S932 800. .756; gold reserve. s1S0, ,5O2. 1928.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Indinn Agcnt Tires of LIE Jnh.

ATLANTIC CITY, \, j., Jan. I2'-The
resignation of Major r. A. Byrnes of this
city as Indian agent at the Uptah reserva-
ton In Utah has been forwarded TO Wash
ington. Major Byrnes Is home on his yaca-
tion and says he has tired of his post He
has been an agent for seyen years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13
Movements of Ocean Vessels, Jan. ~

At New York --Arriyed-Werra, from
Genoa; Bowie, from Liverpool. Sailed
Spree, for Bremen.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-13

"It s." MIR Johnson said, Just a. well for
me 10 face this matter now as later. and
,mo a. tbe Jictation Of WilIsm n Ioarst
1t Is true that thirty years ago ! was in
trouble in New York. that J was indicted;
that | went to California 70 rear new
home and live down the past, but II Is un-
true that | went under an assumed name"
He went on to describe how he had worked
IN Sacramento to make amends for the past
His voice shook as he told how "by the
blessings OF God and the help Of his good
wife" he had at last been able TO pay back
every dollar he owed,
The house greeted him with hearty APP
plause. Continuing he told how, ever since
1878 he had returned to Syracuse and had
been received there at the scene OF his
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
The Horticulture Display.

To practical people view of the horticultural display was the mos: in- teresting and satisfying part of the days pleasure and sight seeing Most every one whether belonging far or near took at least q few minutes to view the hastily gotten up exhibit of Polk county products, while others l fingered or came again. While it was the first attempt and on short notice the best results could not be expected, the committee in charge had no reason to feel discouraged. The com mittee were ably assisted by T. J. Reyes and $. j. Philpot, who spent the day giving information and entertain ing those especially interested. All members of the three committees had but short notice and every one did the best he could.
 O. c. Palmer the superintendent of the fruit department gave his time and energy to make the display interest ing and getting a creditable exhibit There was an exhibit of either farm, orchard or garden products from near ly every part of Polk county.
 We make mention of every exhibit made as nearly as could be ascertain- ed.
 No. c. r. Cagle of Dallas. display of apples Yellow Transparent, choice Kentucky red, other varieties not named. Nector peach. fine yellow cling; other choice yellow peaches, also Laconte pears.
 No. ? Lewis Nichols. of Shady, ears yellow corn, 12 and 13 inches long; large white spine cucumbers; nice collection of large delicious freestone peaches.
 No. |; John Wilson, Of Mena, two stalks of green corn, an early variety with which he makes success.
 No. Mayor T. NJ. Carder, Nam moth Pippin apples.
 No. z. A. Hilton, of Board Camp, stalks of cotton and olSra.
 No. T. ]. Reyes. white corn oa stalk showing splendid growth;
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
THE CELEBRATION.
Thousands of People Come To See The YearIing and Participate in
 The Festivities.

Mena's first birthday anniversary has come and gone and with it many pleasant memories will finger ID the minds of our people over the very successful and entertaining celebra- tion, the thousands of people who wit messed it and universal exclamations of praise showered upon the town by all visitors
 The day was exceptionally fine, the nice rain of the day previous having laid the dust and cooled the air, and the people that crowded our parks and thronged the thoroughfares were as nice and orderly as we've ever seen anywhere.
 On the evening of the 18th an hund- red or more families had driven into town and were camped at convenient places so as to be here in time to give the entire day to the festivities, and see all that was to be seen.
 Every train, both from north and south, was loaded with those who came-many of them long distances to see the town that had in one short year grown from nothing to city nf 5000 people and it is entirely safe to say that neither this or any county adjoining had ever had so many people gathered at one place within their borders.
 With few minor exceptions the program was carried out as announc- ed. The committee on arrangements as well as the marshal and his assist ants having all things properly ar ranged and each doing all that could be expected or required.
 The "Hayseed' band from Neosho Mo. led the trades procession and rendered good music, and the orator of the day, Hon. E. E. Bryant, talked eloquently to all who could get with in hearing. He was followed by Prof. A. c. Miller, of Hendrix College, and he by State Senator J. D. Kimball, of Hot Springs, whose excellent and practical speech was received with great favor.
 The game of Indian ball drew big crowd and was watched with unfailins interest to it's close,
 The game of base ball between the Fans and the Waldron team resulted in victory for the Fans. Score 9 to O. Twenty babies under one year of age were entered in the contest tor the silver cup and baby, Blanche Landen, was declaired the prettiest baoy and winner.
 The balloon ascension was com plete failure. but this was no fault of the committee. A highly recommend- ed man was engaged, but he failed iu fulfill his contract. The citizens of Mena regret this break in the pro- gram more than the many visi tors who were disappointed.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Johnson grass about six feet high.

Johnson grass about six feet high.
 No. : c. J. Bowling. tomatoes rais- ed on Rich mountain.
 No J. c, Goodner, of Dallas, grapes-Concord and Delaware; Figs, just ripe.
 No. 9 J. A. Payne, egg plant very large.
 No. 10 From ]. A. Gatling's farm, eighty sugar pears on small limb.
 No. Il Bert Pirtlc. four extra large peaches, the best peach exhibit as to size, largest measuring twelve inches in circumference, weighing sixteen ounces and were seedlings; extra large apples. name not known.
 No. 12 Wm Reed, fine exhibit of apples Mammoth Pippin, Summer Green and Winesap; oats in sheaf and stalks of sorghum.
 No. i3 E. H. Poe, a fine basket col lection of apples and peaches; the biggest apple on exhibition was in this collection
 No. II D. H. Hopkins, of Dallas, Park Place Farm" made fine dis play of summer, fall and winter ap. ples, fourteen varieties in all as fol. lows: Horse, M. B. Twig, Maiden Blush, Dorson, w. W. Pearmain. Rome Beauty, Ben Davis, Shockley, Arkan- sas Black, Winesap, Nickajack, Vii low Twig, R. l. Greening, Shannon Pippin, Fall Jeneting and Bucking ham.
 No. l5 Mfr. Jenkins, Ben Davis apples.
 No. 16 Mrs. Dr. Jennings, of Dallas fine collection of flowers, roses in variety predomiuating. Many of oui people would do we'll to follow Mrs. Jennings example in raising flowers
 No. r Jas M Owens, collection o1 apples and peaches, fine seeding va rieties, including sheepnose apples, yellow and streaked; Duchess and Le conte pears, Indian blood peaches.
 No. IS J. H. Mitchell. display oi watermelons ranging from 37 to 51h pounds The committee can testify as to quality of the melons, as we'll as those who purchased at fair prices Mir. Mitchell takes the lead this year on watermelons and calculates they pay him better than a cotton crop.
 No. 19 J. M Burnett, cotton stalks onions, grapes and cotton in bolls.
 No. 20 D. H. Shearer, crab grass about four feet high, makes good hay
 No. 21 A. J. Foster, of Rocky, corr stalks sixteen feet high: deer and buff falo horns.
 No. % Fred Erricksen, of Dallas ear corn raised on new ground, very fine.
 No 23 R. M. Winfield fine dis play of peaches Arkansas Mommoth
 No. 24 T. S. Hughes, of Dallas choice collection of peaches; varitl of wild grapes.
 No. 25 j. E. Lemon. onions from seed, showing rapid growth and { big yield.
 No 26 J. NJ. Hilton, cotton bolls. No 27 E. K. Buckner, upland corn
 No. 2s G. W. Wyatt, cotton stalks corn stalks.
 | No 2s T. F.. Lam bert, choice ap ples- W. ". Pearmain, Ben Davis, Pip
 No. 30 c. A. Andrews of BoarC Camp, display of peaches.
 No 3l l. H. Hall, yellow peaches freessone seeding.
 No. 39 L. $. Sikes, cotton bolls.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Dissolution in Business.

The firm of c. P. Morrison $ Go. has this day desolved, J. R. Falls retiring, leaving the firm by mutual consent. The new firm, c. F. Morrison and J. W Breen. will collect all bills and assume all liabilities C. r. MORRISON,
 J. w. BREEN,
 J. F. FAILS.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25

They don't make much fuss about it" We are speaking of De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for constipation, biliousness,, and all stomach and liver troubles. They never gripe. Piplzin & Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25

There is time for every thing; and the time to attend to a cold is when It starts. Don't wait until you have consumption but prevent 1t by using One Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy for coughs. colds, croup, bron- chitis and all throat and lung troubles. Pipliu x Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25
Died.

Mrs. McCiarion at her home in tine Hall addition, Friday. The funeral services were conducted by the Pres byterians, and tke remains inferred at White Oak cemetary.
 The circumstances connected with this case are peculiarly sad. When death came the father and mother were both sick in bed and the five children receiving the food brought them by the neighbors. Since the death Of the mother the baby, which is only four months old has been cared for by Mrs. Clark Dick over
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-25

It is named Perfect baking powder and is in truth perfect Try it
The times., 1897-09-19

being at hotels OF summer resorts for ths
playing Of tournaments they are apt to
De led into sitting up late at uight by ths
Company or the entertainment which is at
hand.
Two hours sleep before midnight is rec
Osnized 70 be- worth more than four hours
OF sleep In the morning SO far asrefreshins
TIE tissues Of the body Is concerned For
this reason tennis players, and espet tally
the Younger men among them. should avoid
hops AMI danses at summer resorts, for
this IS tke most common reason for sitting
up late az night The man who has % play
match in The morning " ui feel that an
pleasant weary seusation unfief he knees
II he hss dan, ~ the niEht before ausi In
the miGile ~ about the seCoud sci he VIII
wish he bad gone % bed instead ~ % tins
ballroom.
As for diet. rhcar - Nc pasticuiar r-ason
ghy this slould be especially restrleted
Good wh9iesurae food WIZ strengthen any
cae who Is exercising. and constant ever
cise wiz likewise usually overcome ths
effest OF q certain auonut 90 rich fooa.
bat it Is better for She general healta BOT
g. tax the systeIa with pastry and sweets
and rich sauces. Especially at Igncheou.
before an afternoon match. should thess
siishes he slammed IL goes without Sayina
that sIIl8k kIitg shoshl be avois.ed for there
is nothing worse than such Indulgence foE
the wind =" Harper's Round Tabls-
The times., 1897-09-19
Tennis PLAYING.

Every one who has played tennis, no
matter how little, knows what an amount
of exertion ana lung power is expended Ia
a three OF five set match, especially II the
weather is at all warm or humid, as Il
usually is in this part Of the country On
the day Set for a tennis match unless &c
rains In order 10 be able 20 stand the
strain Of such aB exeriion. any Que W ho is
going TO play tennis frgUtiny aud iH
tournaments during the summer should
make IL a point 70 lead as much a. Inssihle
regular life
One Of the most important things q 20
get a good long rest every night, and ~
pecially On the night preceding u haEd
match. A good niglt'- TEST may only De
obtained by retiring early. The trOgble with
d good many Of our tennis players Is that.