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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
st. Louis Grain.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-WHEAT-l4ower: No.
red, cash, elevator, SPEC; track, 9219(g93c
Jan, o3; May, 9414c; July, sc; No hare
cash. $50 851ac.
CoIlN-L over; No. 2cash, 2512c; JAN, 225514c
May, -71sc; July, lS14c.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
OFFERS THEM A MATCH.
Corbett and Mccoy Must First Whip
Maher and Choynski.

Maher and Ch0ynski.
New YORK, Dec. 3l.-Tom O'Rourke
has wired to the Associated Press from
Fort Wayne, Ind, as follows: "Julian
and Fitzsimmons have named ice Cho-
ynski at the middleweight limit to meet
Mccoy, and Peter Maher to meet Cor
bett. If Mccoy and Corbett win from
Choynski and Maher Fitzsimmons will
meet both of them afterwards. These
are the only conditions Fitzsimmons
will make with Mccoy and Corbett."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07

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nicipal campaign and the hall was
crowded to hear the addresses OF the
successful candidates. The dead:
BEN j. NASH. JOHN TURNER.
JOHN B. BURR1DGE. FRANK ROBINSON.
G. BECKETT EDWARD LUXTON.
w. H. DELL. Z. ID. LEIGH.
r. S. LEIGH. ABRAHAM PHILLIPS.
BEN JACQUES. STEPHEN WILLIAMS.
c. w. SMITH. l.. w. BURKE.
JOHN FELLOWS JAMES HARRIS.
w. CARRUTHERS. w. j. BOsLAND.
n. CARRUTHERs. FRED HEAMAN.
w T.. TALBOT, OSWALD BRUCE.
ALLEN TOWE. JOHN BURGESS.
HERMAN HILBERT. JAMES MCLEAN.
The dead were taken to the commit.
tee rooms of Alderman Parnell, the de-
feated candidate for mayor, directly
across the street. How many were in
jured will never be known, as those
who suffered but slightly at once made
friends.
At the close of the polls crowd
gathered in the city hall, where it has
been the custom for years past for the
successful candidate to address the
electors. The building was crowded to
the very doors, probably 1000 people
being jammed in a narrow space. There
was lull in the proceedings, when the
audience called for several newly
elected aldermen ae once and there was
some delay in securing a speaker to ad-
dress them Alderman Carrothers
joined the mayor in an effort to secure
quiet. In response to numerous calls
R. M. Toothe was pushed forward to
the platform on which the speakers
stood. AS he reached it there was an
ominous cracking and the raised plat
form on which the mayor and newly
elected aldermen were seated seemed to
pitch forward to the floor.
There was sagging of timbers and
the next moment 100 people were hurled
20 feet to the floor below. A beam run
ming 20 feet along the center Of the hall
had given away, and the crowded mass
standing above that section of the floor
was thrown in a heap to the bottom. A
large safe stood in one corner OF the
hall and with :. huge steam coil weigh
ing half ton came crashing down OF
the victims Then followed a wild rush
for the doors. At the south door,
where the majority of the crowd had
entered, there was a terrible panic.
Those in front were thrown down by
the oncoming rush, shrieking and tight
ing for the door and safety. Only one
half Of the rear door, a space OF prob
ably three feet, was open and i'll the
mad rush no one thought to open the
! door in it's entirety and 800 people strug-
| gled through the narrow space, the
strong bearing down the weaker.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
Event .....ins1s Celebrated.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The citizens of
of New York, which today became the
second city Of the world, entered upon
what is believed to be the greatest
problem of municipal government ever
presented. With the last stroke Of the
;lock at midnight, announcing the ad-
gent of the new year, there was born
city such as the emperors and kings OF
history would have deemed great for an
empire.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
MUST Be OPEN TO- ALL NATIONS.
England VIII Recognize No Specia

England VIII Recognize No Special
Grants at Chinese Ports.
MANCHEsr FER, Eng, Jan. 4.-The
Manchester Guardian today says: The
government has categorically stated
that Great Brit ain will refuse to recog-
nl1e any special rights granted at any
Chinese poro to any particular power.
Any port opened to one power must be
opened to all Or open to none. If Rus
STA has been granted the right to win
ter ships at Port Arthur Great Britain
will enforce her rights to the same
privileges, and her ships will winter
there whether China comedies Or does
MOI cOnGt lie the right.
Continuing, the Guardian SAYS: ii
Germany obtains Il naval station at
kiao Chou Great Britain insists on hay
ing Il lease Of ground for a naval sra.
ton at the same port, and she will sup.
port every other power making the
same claim.
The con alton Of tho government is
that the most favored nation clause i'll
the British and all other treaties with
China Iorui, Is any special concessions
Of the manure cont"npiaJod by Ger
many at leo C.-J,. ana prevents Ma
tons from a4riring special benefits il
which tile oEhe1>s haze not share
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
CHINESE INVITE H0H1 TROUBLE.


PENTN, Jan. 2.-Ihe German mission
aries at 4'sao Chow, province Of Shan
Tung, having reported 10 Baron Hey
king, the German am oa5 sador at Pekin
that the comm ludlnt at the Chinese
garrison OF the town had used threaten
ing language to Or Of the baron
Heyking, at once demanded that the
commandment be dismissed and that d
copy Of the Tsung Ii Yamans telegram
Of dismissal be presented to him by G
o'clock Thursday evening. The Tsung
Ii Yamen requested the ambassador to
grant them until o'clock Baron
Heykin. thereupon threatened to leave
Pekin, but is still here. The govern
ment is alarmed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
ENGLISH ADMIRAL USES GUNS.

Said to Have Fired on Russian
Man-Of-War.
LONDON, Jan. "a sensation has
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-01-07
TWENTY-SI KILLED.
" ,.....
COLLAPSE OF A CROWDED BUILDING
At LONDON, ONT.
Heavy Safe and Steam Coil Fall With
Tinbers and brushes tho Life Out Of
victims-Frightful Calamity Attending
Political Meeting.

LONDON, Ont, Jan. 5.-Twenty- six
persons were killed and many seriously
injured in the collapse Of floor in the
city hall. Last night closed the mu-
nicipal campaign and the hall was
crowded to hear the addresses of the
srccesSful candidates. The dead:
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Two Beautiful Pictures Free.

Two large beautiful colored pictures for framing free; also four copies free of the famous illustrated magazine, UP To DATE, to anyone who wants them.
 Each issue of Up To DATE has beau tiful colored front and back, and from forty to fifty large humorous pictures by the famous artists of America. Will keep all the family in good humor for a whole month
 Your two pictures or any other two of six you may select, set in gold frames, will be sent you free of charge if desired after seeing them. Enclose 10 cents in stamps or silver to pay postage and packing. Address UP To DATE, Chicago.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
To Build a Brick.

Mir c. w. Knight, of Texas, who has been here several days, purchased on Monday through Reeves & Dennis the two lots on the corner of Mena and Honert streets near the Jackson drug store, belonging to Robert Gil ham.
 Mr. Knight has contracted to erect a brick block and has been negotiating with the Masonic lodge of this place with view of making lodge room of the second story. The first story will be used for business purposes, and he contemplates establishing d wholesale and retail grocery house with son of his to manege it. Work Is to begin on the building this week.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
County Seat Meeting

At the meeting held Monday evening to consider the best means of organiz- ing for practical work in the coming county seat removal campaign, Mayor Whayne was chosen chairman and NJ. P-Olney, secretary
 After due deliberation the chair was authorized to appoint committee of three whose duty it should be to select committee of seven to have full charge of the canvass. The chair ap. pointed A w. St John, John Hamilton and Yonng Mckinney as the first nam- ed committee.
 On motion Dr. Lindsay, c H. Smith and Chas Board were appointed to so- licit funds to help defray the expenses of the election.
 The meeting briefly discussed the proposition to establish a girls college here, several parties speaking in its favor, and then adjourned subject to the call of the executive committed
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
TO CUBH..
Are You Ready to Answer the Ex- pected Call of Our Gov
 ernment For
100000 Volunteers

These men will face greater danger than spanish bullets. Cuba has an unhealthy eli mate, which none but hardy, vigorous bodies can resist.
 YOU may be one of that splendid army hence, if you wish to avoid a miserable record of sickness. O. possibly worse. you should at once put your system in condition to with stand the baneful Cuban climate If your di- gestion is disturbed, blood impure, bowels ir- regular or you have malar1al germs in your system, take liberal and frequent doses of Prickly Ash Bitters; it is the greatest system regulator and blood purifieron earth It clean ses the bowels. cures constipation relieves in- digestion vitalizes tho blood, strengthens the kidneys. liver, stomach and bowels ts mary elous and strengthening properties will so fortify the body that it will be proof against the germs of yellow fever malaria or cholera In short it keeps the system In perfect order. PUT A BOTTLE IN YoUR KNAPsAcK.
 f. Q Savage and Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
WnI Have An open Meetlng.

The Woman's Literary club met with Mrs. C-P- Sneed yesterday at her home on Martin Heights and had a very en- j3yable session. There were present as guests, Mrs l.. P Curtis of Kansas City, Miss Hal Allen, of Lamar and Mir k. J. Brown, the lecturer.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Dr. Gibbs and full at tendance is desired to complete ar engagements for the open meeting to be held at the opera house the Thursday following.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Election Commissioners Notice.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss
 Office of Election Commissioners, for Polk county Arkansas, on this day, upon the appli- cation of majority of the legal voters of Rich Mountain township. being presented to Us. Tor the purpose of removing the polling place from Rich Mountain to Grad Summit the same being within the bouisx~S. of said township; it is considered by us, that the re- and interests of the electors of the said town. ship, 1t IS therefore, considered and ordered held at Rich Mountain be, and the same is hereby removed to Grand Summit at such place as the proper officers having charge or the conduct of the election. may deem best fit to hold the same.
 Given under our hands this 5th day of April, 1898. POLE MCPHETRrGF N :. GANN, Chairman, Board of Election
 Member of said Commissioners for Polk Board, and Acting county. Arkansas Secretary.
 First Publication, April 20, 1S9S
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
A Good Blood Purifier.

If you want a blcod purifier that combines also the valuable qualities of system regulator, get bottle of Prickly Ash Bitters It is a marvel ous blood purifier; besides it cleanses, strengthens and regulates the kidneys,
 stomach, liver and bowels Sold by F c. Savage and Jackson Drug Com pany. 15-2t
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
W. II. Booth to Return.

w H. Booth informed us before start ing for hls home in Texarkana that in August he should return here with an extensive stock of furniture at which time he would have Q brick building ready for occupancy on the corner of Mena and Jansen streets, Mir. Booth is good business man and he will be always welcome here
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Banks on Mena.

C. A. Braley, of the firm of Trimble X Braley, attorneys of the P. x G., was here last Thursday looking after his interests. Mir. Braley has the ut most confidence in the future of Mena, and remarked before starting north that he owned more property here than at any other place and was en- tirely satisfied with it.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Sheriff Sale.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 County of Sevier. sS-


 $. C. Parsons, ys NJ. Nj. Folsom
 l, D. B Joplin. shcrin of Polk county Ark, do hereby offer for sale the following describ- ed real estate, to,wit: E Of the | El4. eighty, acres. and the D l4 of the W t,, forty acres, in ,. T g. k 32 W. and the N W 1 of the w 4 forty acres. $ 1Q, T 3. K 32 W, levied upon as the property of B F Gipson, in pursuance of m execution issued from the Circuit Court of Seyler county, Ark, on the 14th day of March, 1898, in a certain cause wherein c Parsons OConnor, were plaintiffs. and K Fl Poison ] Il Belt, Thomas Longacre. F stewart and B Glpson were sureties, and NJ Poison, de- fendant, for the sum of S8l0.00 debt and SIG 70 as costs and S1 GO as tax. now
 Therefore, l, D. B. Joplin, sheriff of Polk county, Ark, do hereby offer for sale. at the east entrance of the court house in the town of Dallas, Polk county, Ark on the 10th day of May. 1898, the aforesaid lands, in pursuance of said execution to me directed. Said sale to be within the hours for Judicial sales to-wit: Between o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon and to be on credit Of three months. The purchaser will be re- quired to give good note with approved se- curity, at said sale, for the amount bid there on.
 Given under my hand this goth day of April, 1898. D. B. JOPLIN Sheriff Apr. 2 By c K BICKLE. D. $.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Mrs. L. P. Curtis arrived from Kar

Mrs L. P. Curtis arrived from Kan. sas City Sunday and is the guest of her friend, Mrs E. M. Green. She started to Texarkana this morning to solicit pupils for her proposed school. expect ing to return here by the first of next week at which time she will determine whether to locate it here or at Mount Mena
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
A Camping Party.

MT. and Mrs. Henry Glitsch Dr. Bell chamber, Miss Sawdon and A. H. Ray left yesterday morning in a lumber wagon for Mountain Fork, where they expect to go into camp several days The party expect to fish, hunt and have good time generally.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore known as Keen X Depew, architects and builders, is thIs 14th day of April, 1898, dissolved by mutual consent and either member will hereafter make plans or contract on his own responsi- bility. 16-4t KEEN x DEPEw.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Mir. Henry Rust, of Richmond, Tex. i, who spent most of last summer here and at Mt. Mena, returned last week and after trip to northern Missouri. will probable remain here during the summer He is the owner of nice lot at Mt. Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
FOR ASsHsSop

We are authorized to announce the name of M. k Durham, of Center township. as n can. dldate Tor the nomination for Assessor for cratic primary i'io
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR cONdpEss

We are authorized to announce the name of Hon. John $. Little, of Greenwood. Sehastis, ', county. as candidate for re-nomino ti~r au s congress, subject to the action of the daro ,or cratic primaries. "Vnio
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Early and Late Potatoes.

Seed potatoes for sale by F. Will man one-half block northeast of freight depot 12-4t
The Mena star., 1898-04-27


 people of Mena for their liberalitv in helplng erect the building.
 H T. smith has moved his family over to Bethesda Spring for the sum- mer Mir. Smith expects to be with them most of the time, riding back ana forth on his bicycle.
 J. W, A. Sewall, from near Shreve- port has been here several days with View of investing, and last week pur- chased two lots near the southwest corner or Jansen park, where he ex- poets to build.
 The ten-year-old son of Jake Lowerv who resides about three miles east of the city fell from ladder and broke his right larm. Dr. Sutherland dress ed the injury and the child is getting along nicely.
 John Mallory, who has been employ ed as clerk in W. R Blocksom's cloth ing store, left Monday morning for his home in Texarkana in response to a telegram announcing the serious ill- ness of hls father.
 Farmer" W NJ. Pipkin was in from his ranch half way between Mena and Dallas. Saturday, and in response to queries about the county seat removal replied that he was straight for nov ing it to Mena, and say all of 'em.
 L D Jones, c. A. Smith, c D. Sharp and D. B. Johnson returned last We'd nesday night from a hunt out on Noun tain Fork. They say they killed bear but as they shot it it fell over cliff into the river and they failed to get it out.
 Mir and Mrs ". A. Cramer and chil- dren arrived last night from Port Ar thur and Shreveport, where they have been during the winter and expect to make their home here now. They were accompanied by brother, A. E. Cra- mer and wife
 The gentlemen's suits of clothing sold by P. M. Stucky at his store on DeQueen street and made to order for him by F. Kaufmann, of Chicago, give excellent satisfaction. They are we'll made and fit very neatly, Mir. Stucky being an expert in taking measure ments.
 J. K. Holder who now has farm in Mountain Fork Valley, was caller at the Star office last Saturday. He re- ports having large acreage of corn planted, and that all the people in his meek of the woods" were in favor of the proposition to move the county seat to Mena
 Rev. James Massey and family ar rived Friday from Winthrop and are nicely located in the new parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church at the corner of Honert avenue and Armour street Mir. Massey is showing great deal of energy as ne takes up the work of the newly organized church. They expect soon to begin work on house of worship. In the meantime services will be held every Sunday at the school house at 1 1 a. m. and at D. m. and at Mir. Umbarger's in the east part of town, at p. m.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE ulnoe

We are authorized to announce ron,,,, \, Hilton. as candidate for County and Prs.bafe Judge, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce R Ana..
 of Janssen, as candidate for the noninatiai,,, for SheriH of Polk county. subject to tbn action of the democratic primary. i'7
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Mrs. Pugh, ot Pittsburg, Kansas. is visiting her mother, Mrs. McMahan
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
To Cure A Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab lets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. June
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Gayle Green returned last week from Hot Springs, where he has been stay ing for several weeks.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Fine cookies at Johnson sS Hollonet

Fine cookies at Johnson S Hollopet- er's. 3t
 For mems fine straw hats call on R. S. Owen on Pickering ave. 17.tf
 Fresh and new groceries at Johnson & Hollopeters. St
 R. s. Owen has Hamilton Brown shoes for sale. 17-tf
 California evaporated fruits at John son & Hollopeter's. 3t
 Farmers who have fine timber for sale call on Green X Lewis. I,tf
 For rubber Stamps. pads. etc. call at Post-oftice Book Store
 Call on L. W. welch and examine the nice line of Ladies Oxfords and low quarter shoes. 10.tf
 WANTED IMMEDIATELY - Fifty log teams lnquhre of J. F. Brower Mena, Ark. I5-4t
 Call at the Arkausaw Store for your bean pots, pudding pans, meat roasters. churns and churn dashers. 15-2t
 A kidney remedy that can be de- pended on will be found Tn Prickly Ash Bitters. It heals and strengthens. Sold by FIG. Savage and Jackson Drug Co. 2t
 Pure blood, good digestion and reg ular bowel movements are the results that follow the use of Prickly Ash Bitters- It removes lethargy due to a disordered live~ Sold by F, c. Savage and Jackson Drug Co i5-2t
 WANTED: By an old established house-high grade man or woman of good church standing, to act as man ager here and do office work and cor respondence at their home Business already built up and established here. Salary 5000. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope for our terms to A. r. T. Elder, general manager, 1s9 Michigan avenue, Chicago, H., First floor. 12-6t
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
A Chance for Some Man.

have 100 bushels of potatoes which I want some farmer to take and plant on shares N. M. ROACH. Sherwood avenue east of depot.
 l5-st Mena, Ark.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

r. r. smith has moved his family over to Bethesda Spring for the sum- mer. Mir Smith expects to be with them most of the time, riding back and forth on his bicycle.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

' w. A. Sewall, from near Shreve- port has been here several days with " siew o1 investing, and last week pur- chased two lots near the southwest corner of Jansen park, where he ex- poets to build.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Miss Myrtle Notes.-The. who has been quite sick at her home in the Eureka addition, is reported much improved.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

people of Mena for their liberalitv in heiping erect the building.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Gayle Green returned last week from Hot Springs. where he has been stay. ing for several weeks.
 Miss Myrtle Notes.-The, who has been quite sick at her home in the Eureka addition, is reported much improved
 Johnson & Hollopeter have been mt. ting an addition to their store this week to make room for the increase of business.
 Mrs. Mcclure. of South McAllster l. T., with her little daughter, are wis iting her parents, Rev. Mir and Mrs Schermerhorn.
 Joe Mckee. who has charge of the painting for the company on Mt. Mena came down Friday night and returned Saturday evening.
 M. James was busy yesterday with force of men and teams unloading several carloads of machinery for a saw mill pear here.
 k. k St John left yesterday to join party of hunters out on Mountain Fork. He expects to spend the rest of week turkey hunting.
 Gayle c. Green started last night for Thomasville, where he is to join a U. ;. surveying party to survey some lands in the Indian Territory
 Mesdames MeMahan, Dagg and c. J. Green left Monday for Hot Springs to attend the State convention of the La dies Parsonage and Home Mission so- ciety.
 Mir. Harry Firman has been trans ferred from the railroad office here to the one at Texarkana. Accompanied by Mrs. Firman, he left to accept the new station last week.
 At the close of the services at the NJ. E. church, south. Sunday night, April 17th, Dr. Dagg, chairman of the build ing committee, made report showing that the church completed cost si. 409 and was all paid for except S1o0 The committee took occasion to thank the
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

me ten-year-old son of Jake Lowery who resides about three miles east of 'ne city fell from ladder and broke ms right Iarm. Dr. Sutherland dress Cd the injury and the child is getting along nicely
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Johnson & Hollopeter have been put ting an addition to their store this week to make room for the increase of business.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

The gentlemen's suits of clothing sold by F. M. Stucky at his store or DeQueen street and made to order fol him by F. Kaufmann, of Chicago, give excellent satisfaction. They are wei made and fit very neatly, Mir Stucky being an expert in taking measure ments.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Mrs. Mcclure, of South McAlllster. L T., with her little daughter, are wis iting her parents, Rev. Mir and Mrs Schermerhorn
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

John Mallory, who has been employ ed as clerk in W R. Blocksom's cloth lag store left Monday morning for his home in Texarkana in response to a telegram announcing the serious ill ness of hls father.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

J, K Holder, who now has farm in Mountain Fork Valley, was caller at the Star office last Saturday. He re- ports having large acreage of corn planted, and that all the people in his meek of the woods were in favor of the proposition to move the county seat to Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Mir. and Mrs ". A. Cramer and chil- dren arrived last night from Port Ar thur and Shreveport, where they have been during the winter, and expect to make their home here now. They were accompanied by brother, A. B. Cra- mer and wife.