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The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The Sarcoxie, (Mo.), papers re- port that strawberry picking will not begin at that great berry ship ping point until about the 18th of this month. F. H. Cherry and other growers have been shipping since April 28, and are now mak- ing regular shipments.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Bright rich blood nourishes the body and maintains strength and energy Prickly Ash Bitters is a marvellous blood purifier and system regulator Sold by FIG. Savage and Jackson Drug Go. 1s.2t
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
THE COUNTY SEAT ELECTION.

THE COUNTY SEAT ELECTION.
 We call particular attention to the order of our honorable court in this issue of the Star, calling a special election for Saturday, June 25th, to vote on the proposition to move the county seat of this coun- ty from Dallas to Mena. We have reason causing us to believe that the people of thls county are pa triotic regarding local matters of interest to all, and will earnestly work for such measures as will tend to enhance their general well fare. To this end all who have the good of the county at heart will accept the proposition as now pre- sented by our court and cast their votes on the day named for the change indicated.
 It is now a fact, settled beyond all controversy. that Mena is and will remain the business center and metropolis of Polk county. However much the old time friends of Dallas may deplore the fact, as a business center of the county its greatness is gone and they cannot help being proud of the present growth and sanguine outlook for the future greatness of Mena.
 As a town and county seat Dal- las has served it's day and purpose and from its almost sacred pre- cincts- made so by long associa- tions and fond memories-have moved its business men, who have cast their fortunes with the new town which, by its strong and rap i'd growth, has caused every patri- otic citizen of Polk county--and they are all patriotic ito feel glad.
 The old court house, too, has served its purpose. Its days of usefulness are gone, and every of fcial now serving the people of this county, as we'll as those who honorably hope to serve them in the future, will be glad, and proud of the day, when they know they are to have new and mere convenient court house in which to meet their business friends and associates, and particularly those who come to this county from abroad to transact business at our county seat. These facts and sen timents will be particularly em- phasized when it Is considered that all these changes will be brought about without any expense to the tax payers of the county.
 Times are rapidly changing in Polk county and the people are being benefited thereby. Since the advent of the railroad and the building of Mena as the division point between Kansas City and Port Arthur the value of property and the taxable wealth of the coun- ty have steadily increased. Our county warrants which only two years ago were most disgracefully depreeiated iiHii iiHii value are now rap idly approaching par and will soon be worth 100 cents on the dollar. County offices that heretofore were scarcely worth the seeking, aside from the honor they convey ed, arc now being eagerly sought after for both the honor and the emoluments they bring, and these, as well as our taxable property, must continue to advance in worth and value.
 These facts are things patent on thelr face and should inspire every citizen of the county not only to appreciate the causes that brought these changes, but also to help on the good work to the end that Polk county may ere long be known to the world at large as one of the best. if not the best and most pro- gressive counties, in Arkansas.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

A comparison of the strawber- ries grown near Mena with those grown at Van Buren and other places as they have been shipped here show that ours are far super for i'll flavor and appearance, be- ing much more highly colored as well as larger.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Try Prickly Ash Bitters as spring remedy. It purifies the blood, regu- lates the system, cures constipation digestive disorders. Sold by F. C. Saw age and Jackson Drug Co. ls-2t
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

A large number of U. $. postal mailing clerks are applying to on. D. list to fight Spaniards, probably thinking they are in less danger in war than they are on the mal' trains.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
The married woman of Ka

The married woman of Kansas who said she would "rather be the widow of dead soldier than the wife of a coward" who would not enlist, probably knew some man she liked better than her husband.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Watching bull fights does not seem to teach the Spaniards good craftsmanship, or how to fight except with helpless women and children.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The democrats of this county hold their primary election Satur- day, the 7th inst. They have scv
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kid. neys, regulates the liver. tones up the stomach and purifies the bowels Sold by F. c. Savage and Jackson Drug Co
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
Weather Report.

Following is the weather report iGr week ending May 1, reported by p H. Hopkins. of Dallas:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
DEW EY'S THANKS
Returned to the Western University
of Pennsylvania for the Honorary
Degree Conferred.


Pittsburg, Pa, October 20.-The
Chancellor of the Western University
of Pennsylvania, has received the fol-
lowing letter from Admiral Dewey, in
acknowledgment of letter sent last
June, notifying the Admiral that the
honorary degree of Doctor of Laws had
been conferred upon him:
Flagship Olympia,
Manila, P. l., Sept. 26, 1898.
"To w. J. Holland, Chancellor OF the
Western University of Pennsylvaia:
t'Dear Sir-I have much pleasure in
acknowledging the receipt OF your let
ter of June 9th, conveying the pleasant
intelligence of the action of the trustees
and faculty of the Western University
of Pennsylvania in comforting upon me
the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
.While l have received many evil
delees of the appreciation in which my
hold my efforts to break the
POWER of Spain in the Far East, yet no
act of individual or corporation mas
given me more unqualified pleasure
than this one of this great university.
"Will you do me the honor to accept
for yourself and for the trustees and
faculty my warmest thanks, and be-
lieve that I have the highest apprecla-
ton of this noble distinction.
81 am, sir. with great respect,
Every sincerely,
"(Signed) GEORGE DEWEY"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
GENERAL OTIS
Cables the War Department Concern
ing Condiiio ions in the Philippines.


Washington, October 20.-The War
Department to-day posted the following
bulletin:
Under date of yesterday General Otis
eabled the War Department that the
situation in LuzOn was somewhat I'M
proved. Influential PHILIPPINES Of edu-
cation and property not desiring indie
pendent government, but hostile to
Spain gaining ascendency in revolution
airy councils. Promising nothing, but
enforcing the law. Complications SER
iously affect inter-island commerce and
diminish revenue. Affairs progressing
favorably, though sick report increas-
ing, owing mostly to carelessness of
enlisted men. Health of officers good.
Condition of city and facilities for quar-
tering troops improving. Fever de-
creasing Intestinal troubles about the
same. Many slight ailments. Small
poX apparently arrested. During the
month twenty-eight Deaths: Eight
smallpox, eight typhoid fever, five ma
larial and intestinal complaints, three
accidents"
General Otis cabled considerable more
than the above, but the department
does not deem it advisable to make the
other portion Of the dispatch public,
because of its bearing upon the peace
negotiations. 1t contains suggestions
by General Otis regarding the DISPOSE
ton of the Philippines. and also infor-
nation about the insurgents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
taken to supply the deficiency and had
distributed two car loads of the neces-
co,.v da1ioooioc

taken to supply the deficiency and had
distributed two car loads Of the neceS-
sary delicacies.
1T seemed he said, "as if the hos
pital was arranged upon a smaller
scale than was demanded, and as a
consequence there was a constant de-
mand upon the Red Cross to supply
the deficiency"
DR.. Kent said he had heard many
complaints concerning misconduct at
the hospitals and many of them were
apparently well vouched for, but they
had not generally proved well found
ed when Investigated. Replying to a
question, he said he thought it had
been very difficult to get medical men
of sufficient administrative ability to
manage such institutions as the di-
vision hospitals. Before the female
nurses were secured the nurses who
were men of the hospital corps, were
not capable. They were not 1ntelli-
gent as a class and while some of them
were doggedly faithful, they failed to
meet the requirements. They did not,
for instance, seem to regard 1t as of
consequence if flies were crawling in
ana Out Cl d SlCh lHoA . ulOutu Will
impunity, and he had seen as many as
six cases of this kind at one time.
Since the trained nurses had been Sc
cured the sick were better cared for
than at home.
The witness said the principal rea-
sons of the failure of the physicians
to make acquisitions on the govern
ment for supplies was found in the fear
of their making demands that would
not be sanctioned. He said the con-
tributions CT his society were gener-
ally solicited and not volunteered by
him.
The war investigation commission
concluded its labors at Jacksonville to-
night and shortly after 10 O'Clock eft
Jacksonville for Atlanta. expecting to
take up business there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
HOTEL NJ EN- MEET.
An Organization Formed at Parkers-
burg to Look After the interests of
Landlords.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va, October 20
Representative hotelmen from all over
West Virginia gathered here to-day
and are holding meeting at which
matters pertaining to their interests
were discussed.
Wheeling, Clarksburg, Warrington
Fairmont, Sistersville, Charleston Itan-
seated, ana the meeting did not lack in
interest
The sessions of the landlords were
held in the parlors of the Hotel Jack
son. The object of the meeting was
to form a State association of hotel pro-
prietors for advantages such as are tC
be derived from an association. Steps
will be taken to secure legislation in
their interests, especially for law tc
protect them from the professional
hotel beat
The following organization was per-
fected: President, George o. Taylor
Charleston; secretary and treasurer, E
B. Carney, Wheeling.
The West Virginia Hotelmen's AS
ISOLATION" was the name given the new
organization. The following hotel Uer
were present:
E. B. Carney, Harry Mcclure, H. E
Adams, w E. Vankeuren, Wheeling;
George o. Taylor, Charleston; Colonel
Thomas B. Seely Clarksburg; ]. H
Kelly J. E. Williams, Huntington;
Homer Smith, Pit Pleasant; c. F. Hos,
ford, Sistersville; t. Melville Lewis
editor Hotel Life, Cleveland, Ohio; l.
K. Crump, Kenova; H. G. Vanwinkle
H. l. Protzman, Lloyd E. Smith, J. B
Jenkins, T. l.. Shields of this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
SOME COMPLICATIONS
In the Pittsburs German National Bank
FaiIure Have Presented Themselves.

Pittsburg, Pa, October 20.-The
crowds that surrounded the German
National Bank yesterday were not in
evidence to-day. Coz. Hugh Young,
the u. S. bank examiner, Is still at
work on the investigation of the bank
actual condition and does not expect 10
be able to make a detailed report to
the comptroller at Washington before
next Tuesday or Wednesday. Acting
President Myers said that no thought
Of prosecution on account OF alleged
Irregularities had presented itself in
the investigation thus far. Whether
the future developments in the exam
ination would lead 10 any action he
was unable 10 say. President Groet-
fingers Indebtedness, he said. was Sc
cured by mortgages on the two Allie
gheny tanneries and was sufficient to
protect the institution. Cominuig he
says:
Cashier Burgdorf we found was In
volved on paper, paid by the bank,
with other prominent local people.
| do not care TO give the names of the
persons, nor state the nature Of the
paper. Nevertheless, Mr.. Burgdorfs
account will not amount to over 500.
600. The bank is entirely solvent and
all accounts will be paid in full as soon
az the outstanding paper can be con-
yerted into cash.
J. ID. Brown, one Of the attorneys for
the bank. said this evening that enough
funds were in sight 10 declare 20
per cent dividend next week and he
thinks the liquidation committee will
order this paid. 1t is Mr.. Browns
opinion that not many months will be
required TO wind UP the affairs Of the
bank, SO far as the depositors are con-
cerned.
Viee-President Leyman and Solicit
tor Store. Of the Chicago Title & Trust
Co. are In the city. making an in
vestigation 10 determine whether the
MunsOn Betting Company shall be con-
tiEued or closed out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21

which overshadowed all political con-
slderations, and it will not have been
fought in vain, nor will its glorious
results be obscured, dimmed or af-
fected by the success or defeat in this
State campaign of any political party,
much less of that party which is held
in public estimation largely RESPONSE
bic for compelling the Inauguration of
that very war.
1t is said that the President must be
sustained. This is silly plea at this
stage of events. Never in the history
of the nation was President more 10y
ally supported by an opposition party
and by the people generally than dur
ing the recent conflict. Men, s-plies
and money were voted ad libitum.
Democrats We'd with Republicans in
the endeavor to give the administration
everything it desired and while differ
ences of opinion necessarily arose as
to the methods and details, there was
but one common purpose manifested
which was to assist the President in
every legitimate way in a vigorous
prosecution of the war That duty
having been abundantly discharged,
there is now no obligation resting up
on anybody to sustain the national adj
ministration, unless we really approve
it's policy. 1t is no impeachment Of the
loyalty or patriotism of the people
that they decline to condone tne in
competency, the negligence, the favor
itism and the corruption which charac-
terized the conduct of some Of the de-
partments of the government, espec-
tally since the close of the war, result
ing in much privation,
SUFFERING AND DEATH,
saddening the glorious memories of
the conflict and demanding an offfciaN
investigation. They naturally distrust
an administration which desires to in
vestigate itself and they insist with
much prCpriety that the peoples rep
rasentatives in Congress assembled
constitute the proper tribunal for the
conduct of such an investigation.
The remainder of Mr.. Hills speech
dealt entirely with the State issues at
lacking the Republican party for canal
scandals, the Raines liquor law and the
Metropolitan election law-the so-cal-
led Force Bill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
STILL SEEING SIGHTS.

CONSTANTINOPLE. October 20.-Em-
peror William, usually accompanied by
the Empress, is engaged in a ceaseless
round Of sightseeing, though he adheres
closely to the programme of places to be
visited and his route is revealed only 10
those personally concerned and imme-
diately beforehand.
The strictest police precautions are car
ried out to insure his safety
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21

Special to- the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, October 90
The opening session of the synod Of
Pennsylvania of the Presbyterian
church at IL O'Clock this morning was
largely attended, all the commission
ers and many Preshyt-iians and men,
bers of other congregations being
present.
Rev. William Laurie, d. D., the re-
firing moderator, occupied the pulpit
and his sermon was of great interest
to all present and, although very
brief discourse, reviewed all the work
of the various presbyteries in the
synod and showed the church to be
making rapid strides.
Moderator Laurie. upon entering the
pulpit, was presented with a gavel
made Of black walnut from a tree
which old Herman Blennerhassett
planted directly in front of the his
toric cd Blennerhassett house on
Blennerhassett island, and the gaveI
will be used during the business ses-
lions of the synod
One colored commissioner arrived
to-day and much difficulty was ex-
perienced in securing a place for his
entertainment among the church
members.
The synod resumed its session this
afternoon at 2:S0. After roll call. the
synod proceeded to the selection of sec
retaries, and Rev. BENZ. M. Gemmiu
and Rev. Charles NJ Afford were Sc
lected. The new moderator for the sy-
nod was then chosen. Rev Thomas
II. Robinson. ID. D.. Of Allegheny Theo-
logical Seminary, named Rev. George
w. Chalfant, d. D., of Pittsburg. Rev.
Chalfants nomination was seconded by
Rev j. M. Maxwell, ID ID. DR.. w. A.
McCarrell, of Shippensburg, then placed
in nomination Rev. George Norcross,
ID. d., of Carlisle, in his speech making
strong plea in favor Of the great CEN
trail portion of the synod's territory.
DR.. Norcross' nomination was seconded
BY o,y Rs Rssyl Y, 7 ". ainHffer. of Northum-
Sherrard, of ChambersbtfSg, 1Romas
After ballot was taken DR.. Chalfant
was declared elected by a vote of SO
to 76, and announced as vice-moderator
DR.. Belleville, of Lehigh University.
He was escorted to the chair and de-
livered a short speech of thanks. NO
business was transacted at to-nights
session, but largely attended popular
meetings were held, the subject Of sy-
nodical home missions being the theme
for discussion. Resolutions were
passed. extending sincere congratula-
tios to President Mckinley for the sig
nal ability and discretion with which,
through the blessing Of Almighty God
be was enabled to speedily conduct the
war, and the raising of the American
flag over Porto Rico. The resolution
referred to the gallantry Of our soldiers
and seamen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
DIGGING SINKS.
The Three Second West Virginia Sol
diers Who Were Spread Eagled"
Have a Court-Martial Trial Before
Them Yet.

CAMP MEADE. Middletown, Pa, Oc-
tober 2O.-The three privates in Co. NJ
Second West Virginia, who were Spread
eagled," are to-day digging sinks The
men will be tried by court martial on
several charges. They may be drummed
out of camp as an example to their fell
lows who may be inclined to follow in
their foot steps in the future
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
TIN PLATE TRUST.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, October 2O-Tt is an
nounced here that a plan Is on foot with
Judge Moore OF Chicago. engineering Il,
to combine the tin and terne plate indus
try OF the country. II is said that options
have been secured on every desirable
plant The object is TO secure better
prices and economy in production.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
FIFTEEN THOUSAND
Spanish Soldiers in Cuba VIII Remain in
the Island Rather Than Return to Spain

HAVANA, October 20.-The American
military commission has been informed
that a great number of discharges have
been asked for by Spanish soldiers and
officers. since the publication of Captain
General Blanco's decree announcing that
such applications would be granted The
total number of Spanish soldiers who
have made application for absolute dis
charge from the army before the final
evacuation takes place. is now estimated
to have reached fifteen thousand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
WINE AND WOMEN

Caused the Downfall of Charles G. Hem
ming. a Louisville Bank Book.keeper.
Louisville, October 20.-It has de-
veloped that Charles G. Henning, in
dividual book keeper at the Bank of
Louisville is a defaulter in sum rang
ing between $4,000 and $4,000, and
that he has fled from the city. Hen
ning's downfall is said to be due to
wine, women and a broken engage
ment with a ST. Louis girl. The mar
riage was prevented on account of a
difference in religion. Henning was
ore of the Banks most trusted en-
plOyeeS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
A BIG ROBBERY.

WASHINGTON, October 30.-News
leaked ont to-day Of daring robbery at
the Arlington Hotel several days ago by
which Ex-Governor Bullock, Of Georgia,
and his wife, lost diamonds and jeweIry
valued at several thousand dollars. The
police have been quietly at work on the
affair, but thus far without result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
THE FOURTH IMMUNES
Find Trouble In Landing at ManzaniIlo
Because of shallow Water.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, October Do
There has been some trouble at Manzan-
lilo with regard to the landing Of the
Fourth Immune regiment from the United
States transport Roumanian. which can
not get alongside the wharf owing to in
sufficient depth Of water. The Bessie.
which was sent there with rations. has
been ordered 70 act as a lighter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
TO THE SUPREME COURT.
The ConstitutIonslity of an Important
Ohio Law to he Tested.

Urbana, O., October 20.-The Circuit
Court has handed down a decision in
the case of Ben Church against Cham
plain county for $4,000 damages. The
suit grows out of the lynching of Click
Mitchell two years ago, and which
gives the nearest kin $4,000.
The Common Pleas Court held the
law unconstitutional. The Circuit
Court held it TO be constitutional. The
case will now go to the Supreme Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
ARE COOLING DOWN.

LONDON. October 1.-THE London
papers have cooled down to an exceeding
ly cautious and conservative tone In deal
ing with the Fashoda question. apparent
" realizing that the public on both sides
of the channel 10 heated to the danger
point There is marked effort to avoid
an offensive tone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
ELEVEN INDIANS SURRENDER

WALKER. Mimi. October a0.-Eleven
of the twenty Indians wanted by the
authorities started for Duluth tonight
under guard of soldiers and accompan MED
by Indian Commissioner Jones and Mar
shall O'Connor. Bug and his son refused
to surrender, but the Indians say that
&they think they can bring them in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
BOILER TUBES COLLAPSED.
Seven Men Killed by a Torpedo Boat Acct
dent Near Astoria Ore.


dent Near Astoria Ore
ASTORIA, Oregon, October 20-The
torpedo boat Davis, which started on its
official trial trip to-day, was disabled by
the bursting of a number of boiler tubes
Eight of the creew were badly scalded
and three of them died soon after reach
ing here.
The deadare: G. McNeeley, H. Luith-
leo and II. Wood.
The seriously injured are: W. W
Woods, B. Ryan, A. Johnson and A.
Buehl.
The accident occurred in the Columbia
river, twenty miles above this city The
nature of the explosion has not yet been
made known. Late tonight the four in
jured men died, makig the total dead
seven
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
ELKENS AND ATKINSON
Hold a Small Meeting at Parkersburg-A
Slim Attendance.

Special to the Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. Va. October 20
The Republican meeting here tonight, at
which Senator Elkins and Governor At
kinson were present, was a very tame af-
fair. The small auditorium Of the city
building had many vacant seats. The
speeches were coldly received and the
meeting was void of enthusiasm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-10-21
DREYFUS IN PARIS.
Reported That He Has Been Brought in
Secretly and Is Confined In "a Fort.

PARIS, October 20.-An evening news
paper announces that Capt Dreyfus is
already in Paris and is now confined in
the fortress at Mont Valerien, to which
he was secretly brought.