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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
RAINS MONEY IN NEW JERSEY.
Telegraph Llnsmsn surprised by shower
Of oreenbacks from the Clouds.

Trenton. N. j.. special to Chicago
Tribune; History records no instance
OF tho clouds raining greenbacks. but
a half dozen linomen working at tho
top OF tall poles on West State street
the other afternoon thought n storm
OF that kind had arisen. Joseph Harr-
son was monding a wire at the top OF
q telegraph pole whom something
noated gracefully through the air a
few inches from his nose. II had tho
appearance OF n piece OF grimy paper.
While he was contemplating II anoth-
or and another square bit OF paper re-
sombllng the first noated down from
somewhere over his head. One OF the
pieces came so near his face that he
grasped Il. lie nearly fell on the pole
on finding that II was n $40 bill. He
wound his leg around the pole with a
grapevine twist and snatohed despor-
ately at the bills that were now swing
Ing around his head in a perfect del
uge. Another lineman at the top OF
the adjoining pole yelled THE world
Is mine" as he swept his arms through
tho air endeavoring TO gather In
score OF greenbacks that were whlrl-
ing around his head. by this time six
linemen had spled the fortune that was
falling. and they one and all slid to
the ground. They engaged In n rough
and-tumble scramble for possession of
the bills, but just then a woman's
shrill voice from the seeond-story win
dow OF an adjacent house rang out:
Gentlemen, that's my money. The
wind blew II on my dressing case" II
was Miss Emma Titus. a wealthy mai
den lady. The linemen were dlsap-
pointed, because they had gathered
unto themselves about $4,000 The bills
were handed over TO Miss Titus. who
rewarded the men by giving each a s.
bill.-New York Journal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Darwin describes the curious ig-
uanaa which exist In the Galapagos
islands, celebrated for their huge land
tortolsoa, They have large. sorrated
crosta, and are most formidable In
appearance. although harmless. and
living upon marine plants exclusively.
They were seen swimming 10 tho soa.
sometimes hundreds OF yards from the
shore. and tho great naturalist SAYS
that. although their feet were some-
what webbed. they did not appear 10
use them In swimming. but held them
close TO their sides. whllo they pro-
PEELED themselves by their long. dat
toned tails.
They were able to remain below
water for a long time. but, strange 20
say, when frightened. always mads for
the shore
The iguhnA belongs to tho saurlans.
numerous order. which cOmprlaea
the croeodiles, monitors. seckos cham
eleons and hundreds OF other reptiles.
It's teeth are very peculiar. being
round at the gum.and then compressed,
sharp and serrated or indeutei Ike A
saw, This popularity Of teeth has
been discovered In the remains u a gle
gantic fossil animal. which hls. IN com
sequence, been named tho lgalnadon
or iguana-toothod
MIR Materhonae has regll-i -nsisl Ia.
plaster one OF these creature 10 lt w1a
supposed TO exist before tha food. and
Il certainly looks like an igulna. ok
copt that Il had huge hind legs ana
TAIL out OF all proportion 20 the rest
OF the body. II must have sometimes
reached a length OF ATTY or riyty feet
and was probably vegetable feeder
raising itself on It's hind less and tail
TO strip large trees Of their foliage
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
The Animal of the Amazon.

Any one who had never seen or
heard Of an lguana, and who came sud-
denly upon one Of the appearance In
dlcated by the excellent picture. and
five or ak foot long. would be inclined
10 think Il the tabled dragon. or else
the creation Of a nightmare dream. Yet
II ia one Of the most tlmld and inof-
fenslye OF living creatures. and. we
might add. one Of the most stupid.
Bates. the naturalist. who has told
us 90 much about the animals Of the
great River Amazon, says that. on one
occasion. a large lguana dropped down
from a tree In front Of him, apparent
ly from mere fright at his presence
The great lizard gave an idiotlc stare
at the intruder. and then began TO run
along the path In front Of him. when
pursued. II stopped and crouchod
down like a timld dog. and permitted
Itself TO 90 seized BY the neck and
carried on.
Their flesh IA considered dellcacy
In most Of the countries whore they
are found. and the natives capture
them by slipping a moose on the end
Of a long cane or bamboo over their
heads. as the stupid animal sits In
fancied security upon projecting
limb.
The iguana has n pouch or dewiap
undor the throat. which adds to IT, ro-
pulsiyo appearance. and n crest OF
compressed and pointed scales. which
forms a formidable looking row OF
spines. extending from the nape Of the
neck 10 the end Of the long tail, exact
ly ~ we SEQ In the fanciful picture OF
tho dragon.
The tail n very long. slender and
somewhat compressed. and 10. In
structure, very much like the other
iizards-that In. they are 10 loosely
and dellcately put together that. when
caught by the tail. the animals have
the power Of throwing II on. or very
slight wrench will take II on.
And here, We may remark that liz
ards are sometimes found with forkod
or double tails. which condition Of
things arlsea from tho building Of
rudimentary tail at the side. In conae-
quenoe Of some injury done TO the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Lexington, Ky, Dee. 0,-over 500
growers Of tobacco In Kentucky met
here today, To devise plan OF action
against the combination OF tobacco
manufacturers, which, they claim,
threatens TO completely control tho
tobacco Industry, and In tho end, do
prive the grower Of his reasonable
Prohta' IL was decided that tbs
former should organize TO protect their
own iHterests, and committees we're
appointed 10 effect an Organization aud
urge the attorney general OF the stAts
and the United States district attorney
90 begin proceedings against the trust
under tho antitrust law.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
& nEBATE ON WAR QUESTIONS.
~ win Come up IN House on Deficiency
mn.

~ win Come up In House on Deficiency
mn.
Washington, Dec AN early do.
bate ON war questions n expected in
The House In connection with the dc.
nclency bill, which II devoted exolu.
sivcly TO items for the army and navy.
The bill was practically completed 20.
day and will be fually passed on In
committee tomorrow aud then present.
cd TO tho house. Chairman Cannon Of
the appropriation committee said today
that he hoped 10 begin consideration
OF the bill on Wednesday aud to pass
II before tho end Of the week. lie
hardly thought there would be any
general opening mp % war questions
now, although n debate ran into such
channels he thought II might as we'll
come now as any time.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

This remains show that II had a
beak-like process on the upper Jaw and
corresponding depression on the
lower one. as we see IN parrot. Prot
owen supposed that this arrangement
was 10 allow Of the protruslon OF a
long prehensile tongue. with which II
stripped the trees.
The fossil remains do not show what
sort OF scales or armor this great crea-
ture had. but II is quite probable that
they were not unlike the iguana OF our
era.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
RgouLARs FOR MANILA.
twentieth Infantry Ready to Move on
short Notice.


short Notice.
Lcavensworth, Kan, Dec. 6-The
Twentieth United States Infantry al
Fort Jcavensworth has orders indicat.
ing that II will DO sent 90 Manila 10
relieve one Of the volunteer regiments.
or 10 Increase tho force already In tho
island Of Lu on. Tho nrst intlmation
that the regiment was 10 DO sent 10
tho far east came several days ago In
the form Of an order from the war do.
partment, notifying the officers "a
make regulations for such food aud
supplies "a will DO needed In tropical
climate. orders have been forwarded
for the regiment 10 DO In readiness To
move on short notice. IL Ia believed
that II will soon be on la way 20 San
Francisco. The regiment still lacks
about i7s men Of lts war footing. but
Ia rapidly being recruited 10 is full
strength
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

50. Peter-Humphl don't know
about letting you in. New Arrival
Met l was a clergyman. II know II.
hut you had charge OF a fashionable
church at fat salary. which you spent
in the luxurious alteration OF your
grand residence and yea were given a
long vacation end a trip to Europe ev-
cry summer" 'Y-e-s. but whenever |
went 10 Europe had 10 spend all my
time travelling In the holy land" you
have suffered enough. Come in."-
New York Weekly.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
ourLAwRY IN CUBA.


taNie NhelNea VIII he "faeiued" by
American Troops.
Santiago do Cuba, Dec. 0.-MAjor
Petit cabled from Manzanllio that
there are many bitter complaints Of
cattle stealing near Santa Cruz del
bur, where tho Cuban assembly was
recently In session. lie aai,a u no may
send troops 10 Santa Cruz del Sur,
which IA In the province OF Puerto
Principe, and within the military do
parttnent Of Brlgadicr General Louis
II. Carpenter, Cololoncl beacon 70.
piled, authorizing him To send troops
N, la HIS Judgment, tho case was sun.
eiently urgent II Ia reported that
many persons who were attracted by
che meeting Of the assembly laol, funds
90 enable them 10 get away, aud that
there Ia also n scarcity OF provisions.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

To those who have never considered
the subject II might appear that each
letter is OF equal Importance In the
formation OF words. but the relative
proportions required in the English
language are these; a, IS; b, 16; Q, 20;
d, a; Q, 100; Z. 20; z. II; h, "; 1. 80;
!, 4; X, s.; |. 40; m. 30; n. so; o. so, D,
II; a. bir. 81; q, sOi {, 90; u. SAW 49,
W. 20; 4, 4; y, 20; z, 2. It is this
knowledge OF how frequently one let
ter ia used as compared with others
that enables cryptogram readers to I'M
rayel SO many Observation-Disclosures
phia Record.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Madrid, Dec o--The body OF the late
King Alfonso Nil was solemnly trans.
ferrcd last week, In accordance with
the custom, from tho vault In the
Esourial where the bodies Of the Span.
ish kings are left for thirteen years 10
mnumLlu. 90 a maunLn-.nL. nar..an.uL
vault, after an elaborate ceremony for
formal Identification
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

yes" she exclaimed. 81 don't be-
lleye any lady could listen 10 him for
FIVE minutes without being fascinated. ."
What a slmpleton the fellow must
be-" no growled.-Chleago News.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Assistant Secretary MeikelIohn Is
not candidate Tor the United states
senate, as Is shown by letter, ad-
dressed IN answer 20 communication
from a representative IN the Nebraska
legislature, inquiring II he WA can.
didate.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

One hundred and nine thousand To-
oomouyes are AZ present running in
various countries. Europe has g 900,
America 10000. Asia $500. Australia
2.O0O aud Africa TOO.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

The Friond-And did no physician
attond your husband during his last
illness1 The Widow-No. poor John
died natural death.-New York
World.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

"He would be a factor In politics,
with his brilliant mind. but for one
thing-he has no balance" In the
bank ?'-Cineinnau Enquirer.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

The new cable which has been laid
across the Atlantic weighs $50 pounds
to the mile This Is the biggest Of All
the cables.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

my life that I'm sorry for" She
well. why don't you DO something
some day and run the risk OF being
yorry or glad OF it9"-Chleago News.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

tits a eonundrum to me how man
can keep his seat in a street car when
there's a lady standing" well. 10 he
nundrum 10 him, too" why so?'
Because he gives It up"
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
To Finish the M. E. Church.

Rev. J. A. Sage, of Hot Springs. pre- siding elder of this district, was here last week looking after the welfare of the church at this place and preached Sunday. After the close of the even. ing services collection was taken up and Sl05 was subscribed for the pur- pose in cash, besides several generous offers to plaster, paint and frisco the building-the work being donated, provided the materials are furnished. 1t is estimated that S250 is needed to complete the building in good shape
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
The Jumbo Stump Fuller.

Last Saturday one of the "Jum bo" stump pullers manufactured by c. D. Edwards at Albert Lea, Minn., and brought here by C. w Prescott. was given thorough trial on portion of the St John tract west of town.
 It proved to be very powerful ma chine, pulling trees and stumps eight- cen to twenty inches in diameter quite readily. Quite number saw the ma chine at work and all expressed sur prise to see how readily it would pull a tree or stump and pronounced it a great success and just what is needed in this section of country. Those wishing to learn more of the machine can do so by calling on or addressing the agent, c. W. Prescott. Mena. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
Postmaster Reeves.

The appointment of F. NJ. Reeves as postmaster. which has been expected for some time, came last Friday and Mir Reeves is preparing to take posses sion the first of February when Post master Jones will step out Mir. Jones has had rather difficult task to keep the services of his office up to the phen ominal growth of Mena and de- serves a great deal of credit for the earnest manner in which he has tried to serve the public. He will be able, the first of the month, to turn over to his successor a presidential office in excellent running order, which was a very badly over-crowded fourth class office when he took charge of it a little over year ago.
 Mir. Reeves is one of Mena's most careful and accomm odating business men and there can be no doubt but that he will please the patrons of the office.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
Our Review Number.

In order to make the extra edition of the Star, containing the review of Mena for 1897, complete in every par ticular, we have decided to postpone its issue until January 96. We find that the town has grown to such pro- portions that it requires more labor to gather all the statistical points neces- sary, than we expected, and desiring to make the review complete we must have more time. It will be the most complete record of the growth and business of Mena ever issued and will be all excellent paper to send to those wishing to know something of our rapidly growing town
 Those wishing extra copies or ad- vertising space should send in their order soon. Every citizen should send copies to his friends abroad and every business man should insert card to show what lines of business are repre- scented here
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
WRECK OF A FREIGHT TRAIN.
Thirteen Cars, ,''The UnIucky Number"
 Were Smashed to Pieces.

A serious wreck occurred yesterday evening about 1 o'clock three miles north of Mena. Train No. 29, in charge of Conductor Carson left here at 3:45 with twenty-one cars in his load. Engineer Landsdown was at the throttle on engine No. 4o3, with a twenty-five mile an hour order, and was running on time when a low joint was encountered, throwing several cars from the track and causing the worst freight wreck ever known on the Pittsburg & Gulf
 Of the twenty-one cars in the train, thirteen were so badly smashed up that it would have been task to find the number of any of them. Five were loaded with lumber, two with ties and six were empty.
 None of the trainmen were injured, but two "hobos" were somewhat bruised. One was so badly hurt that Division Surgeon Reese was sent for and dressed the wounds. Five other buns were in the same car but were unhurt It is believed that three or four more men were on the train and if so they were buried beneath the debris.
 Word was sent here and Operator Fuller was sent to the scene and tapped" the wire so that report of the progress of the work could be given. Roundhouse Foreman Shoe maker with all his men and three section crews went to work and by 2;5o am. the track was cleared so that trains could pass.
 It was very narrow escape for Jim Garrett, the head brakeman. He had been riding on top of the train but had just gone down to the engine not more than two minutes before the wreck occurred.
 The cause is attributed to a bad joint and is not the fault of any of tn, train crew.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
Treats Book Store Sold.

J. J. Gammill, who has held the position of clerk at the Commercial hotel has purchased the stock of sta tionary lately put in by L. P. Treat He expects to increase the stock and open up new store in the storeroocm m next to the post office.
 Mir. Treat and wife expect to leave Mena for the present and have rented their building to Dr, Gibbs who will use it for an office and residence
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
The Opening Attraction.

J. T. James, manager of the opera house has secured the Chase Lister Theatrical company to give the first theatrical in Mena and in this he has made no mistake as the company is a good one and all who attend will be we'll pleased The company will show here three nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
Notice for Publication.
Land office, Camden, Arks.. Jan. '

Land office, Camden, Arks.. Jan. :. 1898 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proofin support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of Polk county, Arks., at Dallas, on 10th Feb, 1898, viz:
 ROBERT H. MAGE of Polk county, Arks. H E. No. 16764 for the swl4 of ne14, and n19 of sel4, and sw14 of se14 section II, township south, range 31 west. his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 Ivan H. Hall, John R. Perry, John A. Sims and Levi Joplin all Of Mena, Arks.
 J. A. ROSS, Register. Pub ian l2
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
Just Received.

At Littlejohn & Co.'S. a new and fresh supply of choice groceries, among which is lot of Scuddoes Can ada maple syrup, warranted pure and unadulterated. When wanting fresh goods of best grades give us call.
 LITTLEJOHN & Go
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va. was fiightfully burned on the face and neck. Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the injury without leaving a scar It is the famous pile remedy. Pipkin X Elanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

Mrs NJ. B. Ford, Rudell's, H., sui fered for eight years from dyspepsia and chronic constipation and was fin ally cured by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for all stomach and liver troubles Pipkin l& Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

The Chase-Lister Theatrical compa- ny is all right. Reserved seats for sale at Davis News stand opposite Pas senger depot.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

Nance, and after he paid the fine and balance due on the team he was pre- mitted to drive on.
 Franklin Greenwood, an enterpris- ing umberman, of Carthage, Mo. pass ed south over the Port Arthur Route yesterday, going over the line to get acquainted with the mill men. He expressed himself as much surprised at the growth of this city, and may stop off day on his return.
 w. H. Booth, proprietor of the De Queen street furniture store, accom- panied by his wife. arrived Monday from Texarkana, where he also is in the furniture business. He has not been well for sometime and comes here to recover his health. They are stopping at the Commercial.
 The Chase Lister Theater company, who have held the boards at the Grand this week, are above reproach. If there is anything the editor of this religious weekly likes it is pretty women The Chase Lister company suits him to a queens taste on that line. There is not bad artist Tn the cast Mir. Chase and Miss Ewing are the stars of the company and are for tunate in having strong support -Ft. Smith Kodak.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

# F. c. Savage is attending court at Ft. Smith as juror in the U. s. court. A nice crowd of young people enjoy ed dance at the Opera House on Mon- day night.
 Mrs Ethel Meador, of Redland, I. T., arrived last Friday for aD extended visit with her father, Dr. l. | Ramey. Read the advertisement of the Jum- bo stump puller in this issue of the Star. It does the work and does it well.
 J. R. Mallory, who recently came here from Tennessee, has taken the position of clerk at the Commercial hotel.
 A mass temperance meeting has been called at this place for Feb II. The Star will publish the call next week.
 The Epworth League will give pie social and musical program at the Methodist church Monday evening. All are invited.
 Mr. N Thurntin, of Malvern, has been in our city several days and will locate here and go into the fruit and garden industry,
  down to Rust Monday to do carpenter work for the Ellis Lumber Co. They will be engaged there about three weeks
 Dr. W. M. Terry, son of Roadmaster Terry, who graduated with honors from a Chicago dental college has decided to open dental office and re- main in Mena
 Send in your orders for copies of the Star for January 26 It will tell all about the growth of Mena during 1897 and will be well worth sending to your friends
 
 was in Mena last week and reports excellent sales in fruit trees, the peo- pie generally feeling more enthused to plant than usual.
 F. J. Davidson, of Sarcoxie, Mo rep. resenting the Dairy Dealers Dispatch line of refrigerator cars, of Chicago was in the city yesterday looking after business in his line.
 Farmers near Mena are preparing to put out many fruit trees the coming spring. J. J. Mershon is arranging to plant several hundred apple trees on his place this side of Dallas.
 Clark Craycraft, accompanied by his family came down from Joplin last week with an assaying outfit and is out in the hills testing the mineral bearing rock of this country
 John Mckee who has been on visit to his old home at Pulaski. Tenn, returned Monday and ports that he is now better satisfied than ever to make Polk county his home.
 J. s. Broughton and wife were down from Mt Mena last week where Mir Broughton is engaged experimenting the erection of the Mt Mena Inn. Mir. Broughton will remain in Mena during this month.
 Two families with four teams passed through Mena this morning from Logan county, boupd for South west Texas expecting to be thirty days on the road.
 Mrs Geo. Harris and family. of Kackley, Kan. arrived here last week to join Mir, Harris, who has been here several weeks They have perchased five acre tract south of the round house and their house is almost com pleted
 We are glad to note the fact that Mrs. Dr. Reese and son, whose arrival we noted last week, are here to stay and not merely for visit as we stated. The Doctor now has his family, com posed of wife, son and daughter, all with him.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

All articles usually found in a first class up-to-date drag store can be found at the J. c. Jackson Drug Go. s store
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

Nance, and after he paid the fine and balance due on the team he was pre- mitted to drive on.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12
TOWN TOPICES
 PARTLY TREATED.

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The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

E. c. Cox got in an unusual hurry to leave the city last Friday night and started out in the dark forgetting to pay for the team he drove and a city fine for running saloon, besides other about thirty miles west of town by Marshal Swartout and Attorney R. Y.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

F. c. Savage is attending court at Ft. Smith as juror in the U. s. court.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-01-12

Mrs. Ethel Meador, of Redland, 1. T. {, arrived last Friday for aD extended visit with her father, Dr. I. I. Ramey.