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The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
what Women Are Wearing

Military braid is used extensively
for the trimming of cloth gowns
Suits made of face cloth are holding
prominent place in the fashion list
They are heavily braided in many
cases.
In wash goods white and colcred
lawns. organdies and dimities are in
great favor. PiqGe, in brillian color
ings. is the rage for dresses, REFERS
bonnets and hats.
The taffeta shirt waist are lately
made with a fchu effect. Two accor
1ion-plaited ruffles are on the lower
edge, forming tiny basque. The
sleeves and yoke are of gimp lace.
For dress goods of the season the ia,
vorite shades are tints of brown. Blues
are the next choice. Enee. beautiful
shade of marine blue, has been greatly
admired. while Neptune, salieia orr
entail and turquoise are pretty. Gray
and green also have their patrons, and
black is always q standard.-Chicagc
Record.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Harvard,s contr,butlon to the war

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 1.-THE
Harvard Crimson publishes a list of
Harvard men who were in the military
or naval service of the United States
during the war. The list comprises
IA names, of which 50 were those of
men who were in the undergraduate
department last year. There were
eight deaths.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Zig strike OF Paris workmen.

Paris, Oct s.--The strike of the la
borers here has extended to nearly all
the building trades and 1t is feared
the railroad men will join in the move
ment. Work on the exhibition building
and underground railroad las COM
pletely ceased. About go, 900 have gone
out on strike and the situation is caus-
Ing CONSERVATION.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Names for the New Monitors.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Secre tary Long
has named the four new monitors con-
tracted for last week as follows: That
at Bath, the Connecticut; at Nixon's.
the Florida; at Newport News, the Ar
kansas, and at San Francisco, the
Wyoming.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
soldiers ignore politica,

San Francisco, Oct. 10. Col Funston
= of the Twentieth Kansas infantry, has
received the ballots for the Novem Der
election. State politics have not proved
an absorbing topic in the Kansas regi-
ment One-fifth of the mem bership of
the regiment is under the age limit.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Marble Col, Oct 1.-The forest
fires are gaining momentum again, the
fall of snow a week ago in the Elk
mountain range having proved only a
temporary check. The cattle herds
are moving from the Muddy meadows,
as prairie fires are sweeping them.
The intermountain country is ablaze
in several places, one OF the heaviest
fires devastating the country between
Slate and East rivers and the Pitts
burg breakers The town of Gothic is
again threatened.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Not Subject to war TAX.

Washington, Oct Thames e. Boyd,
assistant attorney general, has rem
dered an opinion in which he holds
that the refund check given passen-
gers ON railroad trains, who pay cash
in excess of the regular fare, is not
subject to the stamp tax. He has also
held that checks for excess baggage
are not taxable
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Washington, Oct. 11-Advices re.
ceived at the war department indicate
that the evacuation of Cuba by the
Spanish forces is proceeding salts
factorily and smoothly. The threat
ened trouble at Manzanillo has blown
over and the Spaniards have yielded
control to the American forces.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Cb,na Rapid,v Retropradlnr.

Pekin, Oct. 1.-THE retrograde
movement spreads. An imperial edict
orders the suppression of the native
press and the punishment of the
editors. All officials who have signed
memorials in favor of reform have
been dismissed from office.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Topeka. Kan, Oct. IA head-end
collision between a stock train and an
empty Rock Island freight train near
here resulted in badly wrecking both
engines, four freight cars and killing
25 head of horses, besides injuring
three of the train crew
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
smaIl-Pox Among Manila Troops.

Manila, Oct. 8-There have been IA
cases of smallpox and six deaths from
that disease among the American
troops during the past two days. Five
deaths from typhoid fever have also
been recorded.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Ordered to sail for Home.

Ponce, Porto Rico, Oct Seen.
Grants brigade, consisting of the
Fourth Ohio and the Third Illinois
regiment, has been ordered to sail for
home, from Ponce, about October 16.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Ohio to Have q Big Fair.

Toledo, o., Oct. 1.-The Ohio cen.
tennial, which is planned on an elabo-
rate scale for 1908, is to be turned into
a national exhibition and centennial
anniversary of the purchase of the
Louisiana tract
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
The Title Ended with Death.

Richmond. Va, Oct s.-The Virginia
grand camp of Confederate Veterans
adopted resolution to the effect that
there could be no successor to Miss
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Take one cupful of chopped walnuts
and one cupful chopped white celery
mix together and stir in two table
spoonfuls Of mayonnaise; shape in
salad bowl, surround with white
lettuce leaves and pour mayonnase
over the whole.-Boston Herald.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
chickasaw Relle. Rather Exnenslve.

Denison, Tex, Oct. 1.-THE Chicka-
saw Legislature has passed bill re-
curing all white men marrying a
Chickasaw woman to pay license OF
1900.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

We carry the Joplin, Monarch, Vans
Calvert and Mena Paint and Paper
Company's mixed paints IN all colos
JACKSON DRUG Co.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

1t is expected that work will be re-
newed on the foundation of the college
building in few days.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Joe Frddy received a neat ne"
wagon yesterday to run in connection
with his grocery.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Winnie Davis as the Daughter of the
Confederacy," the title having expired
with her death.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12
Robbers Secure Tea Thou.ana Dollars.

Robbers Secure Tea Thousand Dollars.
Holland. Mich, Oct 1L-Jacob Dem
herder's private bank at leland was
broken into early this morning and
the safe blown open with dynamite
and rifed. 1t Is estimated that the
loss will be $1,000 although an ex-
animation has not yet been finished.
Rain this morning has obliterated al
traces OF the robbers, but they are
believed to be professionals
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Bring your cotton to c. A. smita
Bro. De Queen street. 4f4'
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-12

Fresh flea powder az Jarksons
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
PROCLAMATION.

Mardi Gras at New Orleans will
this year be February 21st and 22d
the latter being the most important
day, with the greatest number of at
fractions. The Texas & Pacific rail-
way, the only line running through
sleepers and coaches to New Orleans,
will sell tickets from their Texas sta
tions February 18th, 10Th, Goth and
21st; and from Louisiana stations
February 18th, 2Oth, 21st and 22nd !;
all tickets limited to March 9th. Tie
rate will be only one fare for the
round trip
See nearest ticket agent for further
information, or address E. P. Turner,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Dallas, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
DIR. A. +. MANHART.

IJh. a. +. MAN II AhI.
The Up-to-Date Dentist.
Does all kinds OF first class and latest
improved Dentistry.
Crown and Bridge Work a speciality.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
Office up stairs over the City Drug
Store. ARDMORE. /. L.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
DIR. w. HARDY.
Special Attention Given
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT,

OBSTETRICS and DISEASES or WOMEN.
Office Hours: 10 To IL a. m; TO
p. an. Residence phone SO; office, 30.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
Piano Tuning and Repairing
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States district court in
the Indian Territory, Southern
district:
G. NJ. Davis, plaiutif,
VS.. No. 339S.
Fannie Davis, def'dt,
The defendant, Fannie Davis, is
warned to appear in this court in
thirty days, and answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff, G.. NJ. Davis.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Town
send, judge OF said court, this goth
day of January. 1895.
G. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Walker & Basham, attorneys for
plaintiff.
Potterf & Bowman, attorneys for
nonresident.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

During the past two years, Mrs. j
W. Alexander, wife of the editor of
the Waynesboro (AIiss.) Times, has
in a great many instances relieved
her baby when in the first stages of
Group by giving it Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. She looks upon this
remedy as a household necessity and
believes that no better remedy has
every been put up in bottles There
are thousands of mothers in this
br ,ad land who are of the same opin-
ion. 1t is the only remedy that can
always be depended on as a preven-
tive and cure for Group. The 25 and
80 cent bottles are tor sale by T. n.
Coleman and w. B Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

For Sale.
L offer for sale my entire
transfer business, consisting of
bus. two wagonettes. closed
carriage, baggage wagon and
eight head of horses and har-
mss, controlling the entire
transfer business Of Ardmore.
A bargain for some one.
l5-u L. B. CATHKY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
PROFEssIOHlL CARDS.
\. EDDLEMAN,
LAWYER.

Practices in all courts.
Omce-Herbert & Lewis building,
Ardmore, 1. t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
EVERYBODY SAYS so.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
wonderful medical discovery of the
age, pleasant and refreshing to the
taste act gently and positively on
kidney, liver and bowels, cleansing
the entire system, dispel coils, cure
headache, fever, habitual constipa-
ton and biliousness. Please buy and
try a box of G. @. @. today; 10, 25,
so cents. Sold and guaranteed to
cure by all druggists. IA
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

II. N. Furman. e. L. Herbert. Jesse II. Hill.
FURDIAN, HERBERT 4 HILL.
ATTORNEYS-AELAW.
Ohice-Herbert & Leafs building
Ardmore. l. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
JOSEPH p. MULLEN,

sOoE1A IA II . IA OA66Nl
Criminal Law a Speciality.
General law practice in the courts
of Indian Territory, U. s. supreme
court, Washington; court of claims !;
court of appeals, Eighth judicial dis
tricti executive department.. Wash
ington.
Office, West Main street, near old
court house,
ARnMoRE, I. T..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

After years of untold suffering
from piles, B. w. Pursell of Knit
nersviile, Pa. was cured by using a
single box of De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Skin diseases such as eczema,
rash, pimples and obstinate sores
are readily cured by this famous
remedy. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

Beggs' German Salve is a cure for
piles, no matter how bad the case
may be. 1t relieves at once scalds,
old sores, burns, eczema, tumOrs,
etc. Sold by w. B. Frame and t..
N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

c. c. POTTER, !. W. owNBY,
c. L POTTER, formerly of Paris, TX.
c. b. POTTER, b. c. THOMAS.
of Gainesville, Texas.
POTTER, OwNBY & THOMAS,
LAWYERS,
Ardmore, 1. I.
This firm is now located over First
National Bank. Will do civil aud
criminal practice in all courts in the
Indian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

Crown and Bridge Work speciality.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
Office up stairs over the City Drug
Store. ARDMORE. /. L.
ARTHUR WALCOTT,
LAWYER.
Will practice in all courts in the
Indian Territory, including Indian
courts at Oakland and TishOmingo.
Office in Quinn building over Ten
nysOn's Saddle Shop, Ardmore, L. Il.
W. b. Johnson, volney Johnson
U. ). Dist. Atty.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
tCivil Business ExclusivelyJl
Office in johnson & Cruce Building.
ARDMORE, l. L.
r. II. ALVIS, NJ. ID.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Ofiice Phone 20. Res. Phone IL.
SPECIALTIES:
Hemorrhoid stor Pilesl. Fistula. and all dis
eases OF the Rectum Can refer TO a num-
Der OF well known people in Ardmore and
surrounding country
Ofiice upstairs in Frensley building,
near Spragins y Co., ArdmOre, /. r.
Z. A. wALKER. II. A. BAsHAN
WALKER & BASHAM,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
Will practice in all courts. Com
mercial litigation a speciality.
Office in Herbert u Lewis building,
over III. A, kembel & Co.
Admore, Ind. Ter.
c. L POTTER, formerly Of Paris, TX.
c. b. POTTER, b. c. THOMAS.
of Gainesville, Texas.
POTTER, OwNBY & THOMAS,
LAWYERS,
Ardmore, 1. I.
This firm is now located over First
National Bank. viii do civil aud
criminal practice in all courts in the
Indian Territory.
II. II. Furman. &. L. Herbert. Jesse Il. Hin.
FURSIAN, HERBERT & HILL.
ATToRNEYs-AE-LAW.
Ohice-Herbert & Leafs building
Ardmore. l. T.
w. t. GARDNER, M. ID.
Office over Coleman & Lynn's
Drug Store, Residence North Csddo
Street.
LEDBETTER & BLEDSOE,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAW.
OFFIcs:-In Ledbetter & Bledsoe
Building, Ma Street.
t. s. BOOTH, NJ. ID.
Office over Coleman & I.ynn's
Drug Store. Residence West Main
Street.
DR.. A. A. SMITH,
GENERAL
PRACTITIONER.
Office Over Bonner & Bonner.
IND. TER.
II. c. PoTTERF. w.F. BOWMAN. |
& BOWMAN,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw.
WILL STEWART, Ste-ographer.
Ofice-Up stalls la the Hardy |
Ardmore Ind. Ter.
JOHN F. EASLEY,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Prompt attention given to all work
entrusted to me.
Office at the Ardmoreite,
ARDMoRE, 1. T.
0rrin M. RedfeId, |
NOr Try PUBLIC,
Real Estate and Rental Agent,
Phone As. ARDMoRE, 1. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court IN the IN
dian Territory, Southern district:
Mary A Copeland. plaintiff.
VS..
L. A. Copeland, defendant.
The defendant, L. A. Copeland, is
warned TO appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff, Mary 4. Copeland.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Town
send. Judge, this 26th day of January,
1888. G. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
Cruce. Cruce & Cruce, attorneys for
plaintiff.
Volney johnson, attorney for nom
resident.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-02-09

w. t. GARDNER, M. ID.
Office over Coleman & Lynn's
Drug Store, Residence North Csddo
Street.
The times., 1898-07-05

To make assurance doubly sure that
Heuricf's Maerzen is served you when
you call for it. go only where it is on
sale Heurichs Is sold at all leading ho-
tells and restaurants and also by the Ar
lington Bottling Co.
The times., 1898-07-05
WE MENN Your linen m wer as Iannass
" - NA<Nf~ e2d G st.
nh2a-tf

Our baby has been continually troubled
with collie and cholera infantum since his
birth, and all that we could do for him did
not seem TO give more than temporary re-
lief. until we tried Chamberlaiu's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since
giving that remedy he has not been troub-
led. We want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence of our gratitude, not that
YOU need it to advertise your meritorious
remedy-G. NJ Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For
sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist 9SS F st. NV, and Conn. ave.
and S st. NV. and 1i2S Md ave. ne.
The times., 1898-07-05

a court-martial would be welcomed, as 1t
would show up the real condition of af-
fairs in the division hospital
The First Rhode Island has received in
structions to prepare to leave camp at
any moment The Twenty-third and Six
ty-iifth New York and First New Jersey
are also resting on their awaiting orders
Twelve regiments can ne forwarded
from camp fully equipned on a two hour
notice The cavalry has already re-
ceived waiting orders and a general ex-
odus may take place this week.
Private Warren, Company c. Thirteenth
Pennsylvania has been discharged, ow-
ing 10 youthfulness
Gen. Graham has complimented the
Eighth Pennsylvania on their good work
in rounding up the Sixth Pennsylvania on
Saturday night.
The times., 1898-07-05
Death of DIR. J. A. Harrison.

DIR. James A. Harrison, of No 1925 G
Street. died suddenly about 4:30 yesterday
afternoon. DIR. Harrison was overcome by
the heat on Saturday on Street, near
the Sun Building. He was carried into
the Sun Office, but soon recovered suffi-
ciently to go home. Yesterday afternoon
he was in the basement of his house and
had just requested his wife ito read the
news from Santiago when he was taken
Ill and died in few moments.
DIR. Harrison was born in New Vienna.
Ohio, on April 22, 1876 He fought a
private in the civil war. For the past
twenty-eight years he has lived in Wash
ington. He was a clerk in the Treasury
Deptrtment He leaves a widow, but no
children.
The times., 1898-07-05
THOUGHT HE WAS A SPANIARD.
The Stranger Encounters "A Soldier
nnd Revives in n Hospital.

He suffered and was dark complex
ioned-that was bad enough; but it was
apparent ne was a stranger in the city.
Fire crackers and toy pistols were boom
ing as he walked along PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue. He had heard OF SIMPSONS vic
tory, which news, combined with enthu-
siasm, tended TO make him stutter a lit
tie more than usual But 1t was the gIo-
rious Fourth, and what did he care?
Now, ii happened that the said stranger
was looking for a white building wherein
dwells one William Mckinley. There
seemed nothing else to do but to inquire
where ii was.
Coming toward him he saw one of Un-
Gle Sans newly acquired defenders. The
said defender was on leave of absence and
since early morning had been celebrating
with that kind of fireworks which have
little beauty, but lasting effects. The SOL
dier could walk straight enough, but ii
was evident there were wild thoughts of
disappointment surging through his BRAIN
Said the stranger as he halted the SOL
der:
'Wh-wh- where's th--the Wh-Wh-White
Hou-House, pl-pl-plesse?'
"ShIong shthree blockshs shturn ter
rightsh," the soldier laborieusly replied,
as he stood looking at the stranger sus-
piciously.
The stranger couldn't understand and
therein lies the trouble. Trying his best
he said:
''Sp-, sp-, sp-.
The soldier was awake.
Whats that?" he cried.
"Sp-, sp-, sp-."
Three hours afterward, when a doctor
revived what the soldier had left of the
stranger he was too weak to stuter.
II was only going to ask him to speak
palmer" he said to the physician. That's
all / remember.
The soldier had long since gone on his
way, believing he had encountered at
least one Spaniard.
The times., 1898-07-05
At THE BUSY CORNER.
A MerCileSS
Mark=dOWn OF
Shirt Waists.

Other stores won't b:gin the
stock reducing campaign for a
fortnight. We're about It now.
Reducing our stock when it will
do Us the most good; reducing our
prices when It viii do you the most
good. This Is but a prelude
idea of how merrily the music wdl
play As soon as We get things
started. First impressions are al
ways the most lasting good
start half wins the goal We've
made prices for today that
can't help giving you the most
favorable impression of our inten-
tions-so low that they'll clean out
half the stock IN a jiffy.
The times., 1898-07-05
Now We
Are Ready

To do six days work in five,
and indeed our sales will mount
higher than usual, if low prices
are any inducement. We've cut
prices on many goods in a most
disgracefuI way. We are anx-
ious for them to go. and we
don't care how much we 1cse on
them. Our stock must be on
dress parade always. Wherev-
er there is an odd piece or an
incomplete suite, or short
length of mating or carpet. it is
marked for eviction. You en-
pick IN some wonderful bar
gains now. and you don't have
to pay cash for them either.
You have always credit here,
and can pay as you please.
The times., 1898-07-05

What's the use having an ice chest If
you don't keep ii filled this hot weather
with the National Capital Brewing Co. s
Diamond" and '-Munchuer" Beers?
The times., 1898-07-05
100000

aslington, =. o.:
Nd, and Gree ,sboTo
.y1-If
The times., 1898-07-05
$500 Excursion to the Sea- $500
shore via PennsyIvonia Railroud.

For Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean
City and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale
for II a. n. and 12:45 p. m. trains Fridays
and Saturdays until September 10, 1895
good to return until the following Tues
days. at rate of s., including transfer OF
passenger in Philadelphia, commencing
June "a.
su,tu &tla N mon, wedS!rip IN. until Sept 10
The times., 1898-07-05

su,t tu &tha. n. mon, ,wed&!rip m until Sept 10
The times., 1898-07-05

Beer at meal times and before retiring
is the best heath restorer. Heurich's is
the best Phone 6S4.
The times., 1898-07-05

A properly made suit is a strong
letter of recommendation A
Burns Suit fills all requirements
Exclusive stock to se;ect from.
Prices moderate.
J. d. BURNS CO.. Ninth and sts. N. W
Evening star., 1898-07-16
ANGLo-AMERICAN ALLIANCE.
Senator Morgan Thinks 1t Impossible
Without Sacrificing Independence.

There is no Anglo-American alliance
that is possible without sacrificing Amer
ican independence, said Senator Morgan
of Alabama when a Star reporter today re-
quested from him his opinion regarding the
much-talked of alliance between the United
States and Great Britain.
'Such an alliance continued Senator
ton of the interests of either country or to
prevent any misunderstanding. If we have
occasion for any special arrangement with
Great Britain relating to commerce, navi-
CATION coaling facilities, or the mutual
rights of either nation to supply their fleets
with coal. water. or other retreshment in
time of war with other powers, these all
can be secured by special treaties when
they are necessary.
lit is therefore unnecessary to enter into
any broad alliance, offensive or defensive,
with Great Britain.
The sentiment of mutual regard between
the people of Great Britain and the United
States and all the English-speaking people
is very natural, and is not to be overlooked
in our diplomatic relations but this does
not, and ought not, to supplant our very
cordial relations with other nations or
races. There is nothing in the present
situation to indicate any necessity for
changing our attitude toward Great Britain
or toward any other country with which
we are at peace. The existing situation
as to the countries with which We are at
peace is the result of many years of eN-
perience and ought not to be Interrupted
without the most mature deliberation and
under the compulsion of obvious necessity.
Evening star., 1898-07-16
ALLEGED BLACKMAILER.
William e. Howard Arraigned ON m
Serious Charge.

Serious Charge.
William E. Howard, a blacksmith. who
conducts business some distance beyond
Anacostia, was today arraigned before
Judge Scott as a suspicious character As
it was the first time that Howard was
brought before the Police Court, Judge
Scott directed that the defendants person.
al bonds be taken
Officer W. E. Owens, who made the ar
rest, testified that number of complaints
had been received by Sergeant Anderson
from persons who have been forced to pay
hush money in order to prevent exposure
for alleged improper conduct in Pencote
woods, large forest near Hillsdale. The
game of the alleged blackmaier the officer
said, was to watch young couples suspected
OF being in love, and If the latter became at
all familiar to rush upon them and de-
mand money or jewelry as a reward for
preventing arrest on trumped-up charge.
In one case this week, the officer said.
$40 was secured from a young man who
was In the vicinity in company with a lady,
and another surrendered a gold watch and
cha1n to attain the same object. Sergeant
Anderson then gave instructions to his Off
GERS to arrest the parties suspected and
when last night between 10 and IL o'clock.
Ofhcer Owens found Howard lying on his
stomach watching young man and young
woman a short distance away he took the
accused into custody. Before releasing
Howard Judge Scott rebuked him severely