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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

Marble, Col, Oct. l0,-The big forest
fires are gaining momentum again, the
fall of snow il week ago in the Elk noun
tain range has proved only temporary
check. The country has been ablaze in
several places, one Of the fires deyaatat-
ing the country for many miles.
A big blaze has been started on Belle
vue mountain, ON the Maroon trail OF east
Rock creek. From the west Elk noun
tains come reports of the narrow escape
OF a party of Crystal prospector5 who
had to move camp three times in one
night.
Great clouds of dense black and
white smoke hang over the valleys by
day and at night the heavens are mirror
ing red, ominous looking glares.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

Constantinople, Oct. l0-The ultimat-
um of the powers on the subject of the
evacuation of the island of Crete by the
Turkish troops, declared that should the
sultan refuse to yield he will lose his
sovereign rights in Crete. This has irri-
tated Turkish circles. They call the action
of the powers unjust and hope is enter
tanned that Russia will decline to coop
crate with the other powers in which case
it is believed the latter will not resort to
extremities. In diplomatic circles com
ment has been excited by the fact that
the censor permitted the newspapers here
to reproduce the dispatch in which Russia
replying to Great Britain declared she
was opposed to violent measures and
would protest beforehand against their
employment. This is believed to be an
attempt to make Great Britain alone re-
sponsible for any coercion
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
"A viCARlOUS SACR FICg.
A Georgetown Boy Who Owned Up to
Another's 0tFense.


That the days of chivalry are not
over and that the spirit of Damon and
Pythias is not dead is demonstrated by
an incident that occurred at George.
town University and has just leaked
out. A poor young man who had work
ed his way through college passed his
examination and had alluring pros
poets of employment as soon MS the
graduating exercises We're over, went
out with party of students for n lark
one night and got into mischief, as
young men often do. 1t was not a dis
graceful act, but it was violation OF
one of the most serious rules of discip-
line. and expulsion was the penalty,
The culprit was unknown, except to
his companions, and they being sCru-
DulOus IN the observance of the code Of
college honor. sealed their lips. But
the Jesuit fathers, who compose the
faculty, were unusually energetic in
their Investigations and the evidence
was closing around the poor young
man in IA manner that made him trem-
BILE, when Robert \. w. Walsh. a sophie
more from ST. Louis, entered the office
of the president and said: II did it,
Walsh was quiet well behaved boy,
popular with the faculty and the stu
dents, and his confession created a
sensation, for he had not been suspect.
ed. Nevertheless. discipline must be
enforced. and with reluctance and re-
greet he was expelled from the institu-
tion. He left Washington, escorted TO
the railway station by large body of
students. returned to his home at St.
Louis and the next fall entered Prince
ton University The poor young man
received his diploma and went his way
rejoicing, but it was noticed that he
never spoke of Walsh without emo
ton. As the young men are no longer
students at Georgetown there is no ne
cessity of preserving the secret. and
the faculty and the students are all
aware that Walsh, being an underclass
man and the son of wealthy parents,
and having nothing a stake, voluntari-
ly offered himself as a sacrifice TO save
the reputation and the prospects Of his
friend. who otherwise would have been
turned out of the institution In dis
grace The act was done without con-
sutation and without the knowledge
of the student who was saved, and has
received absolution and Walsh can re-
turn to the university whenever he de-
sires. He prefers to remain at Prince
ton, however, and the publication Of
the story now will not injure his repu-
tation-ChiCagO Record.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

house to see your father, since he eau
not come to me-"
but / thought you were a poor girl,
hiring one of these tents at SO much Il
night" said Daniel In pcrplexity.
That's where you were mistaken"
said Miss Ravenel. smiling. but hop.
picking has done me deal of good.
Aunt Nerna says my checks are rcdder
than they used to be; and | must be
better, because
well ?"
Because | feel so happy" said Mary
Ravenel, coloring like rose.
And so Daniel Durell found his life's
treasure out among the garlanded hop.
poles. -Hearthstone.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
Mixing A fairs.

"Gracie," said Mr.. Nipperson, Il think
your father ought, in some way. TO be
given to understand that he carries his
business as contractor altogether too
far"
What makes you think that? the
fair girl asked
when ! went to him this afternoon
and told him that | wanted you for my
WIFE he told me to submit sealed pro
pOsal and he would consider it in its
proper order
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
Rides Only on Green Cars.

There is AN Irish woman In Kansas
City so patriotic that when she comes
down town she will never take any but
a green car, no matter how long she
has to wait, though the yellow and red
cars would serve her just as well. The
red signifies to her the crimson color
of the hated British, while the yellow
is the symbol of the odious Orangeman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

Lawyer Why did you discharge that
man arrested for scorching?
Judge Pedals Scorching! That man
wasn't scorching. Impossible! Why,
he only rode last years model of a
low grade wheel. Now, If he had been
riding a CraCkadoom, as | do
But right there the lawyer interposed
and the same old endless discussion ON
the merits of different wheels was re-
sumed. st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
Spain Has Other Plans.

Madrid, Oct. 1.-THE Spanish govern
mcnt announces the intention to maintain
strong force of troops in Cuba until the
treaty of peace with the United States
is definitely signed,
Immediately after the treaty is signed
the cortes will be convened and meas
mes dealing with the reorganization of
the state department will be submitted
to parliament.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

By the time a man has learned 10
speak with discretion and weigh his
words carefully, a younger generation
springs up. thrusts him In a corner,
and will not let him speak at all
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

There used to be an old fashioned
woman who made great deal Of joy
for her family by shaving the raw corn
off the cob, and mixing 1t up with
batter and frying 1t. Does any one
know where she may be found?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
A Pleasant Task.

Insurance Agent-Before filing the
claim, will you be kind enough to give
me a certificate Of your husbands
death. madame|
The New Widow-With pleasure
Life.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

New York, Oct. IA dispatch from
Santiago says:
American officers sent to inspect Bara-
Goa and Sagua de Tanamo have returned
and report dreadful restitution in the
northern towns. There is absolute neces-
sity OF Immediate action. Men, women
and children are starving and naked.
General Wood will send tomorrow
100000 rations cloth stuffs and clothing
to Baracoa, Sagua and Baino. General
Wood has issued instructions that free
rations shall be given out to women and
children only. The men, it is said, will
not work as long as they can find free
food
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
THE DATES ARE Announced
THE END OF SPANISH POWER.
OF Puerto Rico Next Tuesday and
of Cuba on the First of December.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE American
commissioners have notified the Spanish
authorities in Havana that the United
States will assume entire control, military
and governmental, of Cuba December l.
The same control will be exercised in
Puerto Rico October Is.
This order was not intended to work
hardships to the Spanish troops or gov
eminent, but it was thought best to an
nounce a definite time to end the Spanish
rule, and to begin operations under the
United States government by December !.
1t j. expected to have the United States
troops SO stationed that there will be no
need OF Spanish troops to preserve order
The proclamations that have been issued
by the president to begin custom rates
and defining the manner in which Cuban
territory shall be governed, will prevail
until it becomes apparent that new regu-
lations are needed
Major General Brooke will assume alb
solute control Of Puerto Rico. 1t is pos
sible that all Spanish troops will not have
left Puerto Rico at the time named If so
they will be uartered in barracks until
they can be taken away. Custom houses
money received for customs and the gov
eminent OF the island will pass COM
pletely from Spanish control ON the date
set. The present custom regulations I'M
der The proclamation of the president, will
prevail.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

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The Mena star., 1898-05-04
NOT AN TEMPERAMENT" !"

The Kansas City Star closes an editorial argument against the is- sue of greenbacks to meet the ex- penses of the war with Spain as follows:
 ''The country does not want to ex- pertinent with any new financial measures in the present emergency. It wants to raise money for the prose cution of war in the ways that are ac- ceptable to the people who furnish the cash, and no methods should be adopted which will have a tendency to upset the financial stability of the country"
 The Stars memory must be ex- ceedingly poor if 1t calls the issue of government paper money in war times an experiment" and it shows that it was not or is not in touch with the people when it intimates that such a financial pol icy was not, or would not be ac- ceptable to them.
 To carry on the war now upon us we must either issue bonds or paper money and neither course has the least semblance of an tex pertinent. Could vote of the people be taken it is entirely safe to say that nine-t -tenths of them would declare for the issue of the greenbacks instead of bonds, and this is about the way the people feel about moving the county seat to Mena, ,nine-tenths of them favor
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
The Literary Club.

The Woman's Literary club.met with Mrs. Dr. Gibbs yesterday with good attendance. After the usual exercises arrangements were perfected for the next meeting to be held with Mrs Gai. ther, at the opera house, on Wednes. day evening, May 5, at which time a short program will be rendered and light refreshments served.
 The members are permitted oinvite their husbands and Q few friends to be present on this occasion. Among those present from abroad were Mrs. Regan, of Eureka Springs. and Mrs. Curtis of Kansas City.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

to build court house. Again, the fear is expressed by some to the effect that the county might be run in debt and our warrants de- preciated in value, but surely this can easily be prevented. The ex perience the county has already passed through along this line has proven that such a course is clearly against public policy, and the peo- pie should instruct their county court not to permit it.
 If necessary the candidates for county judge should be required to pledge the voters that if elected they will not permit any policy to be started that will incur a debt on the county or contract for the erection of building that shall cost more than the amounts sub scribed.
 This is reasonable; it is right, and can be enforced. The county should not have a warrant out that cannot be cashed at its face value on presentation, and officials who will knowingly contract nnneces- sary debts and run the value of warrants down, should stand dis graced before thelr constituents.
 Polk county is rapidly growing in taxable wealth and in a few years all necessary expenses can be met, new buildings, as needed, can be built without contracting a debt or depreciating the value of our warrants.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
Committee Selected.

The executive committee selected to look after the county seat removal election, as arranged at the mass meet ing held at the opera house in this city last week, comprise the following named gentlemen:
 D. H. Hopkins, Dallas; s. J. Philpot, Cherry Hill; L. C. Cole, Potter; Judge J. F. Lewey. Sherwood; R. ". John. son, Venice; A. P Alexander and Geo. ". Petty, Mena
 The committee will meet tomorrow, May 5, at the mayors office in this city to organize and transact such busi- ness as may be deemed necessary.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
THE BOND.

Readers of the Star will find in it's columns copy of the bond given by citizens of this county guaranteeing the faithful perform ance of every promise made by the Towwnsite Company regarding the donation of tract of ground and $5, ,O00 in cash for court house purposes.
 This bond is given by citizens who arc we'll known, and who, in the aggregate, are worth many, many times the face of the bond. There can, therefore, be no quib- ble raised by any one on the score of fear that the money will not be forthcoming when needed. and every voter and tax payer should be promptly at the polls on June 25th and cast his ballot in d way to secure this liberal donation.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
VIII Not Show At Omaha

The announcement in the Little Ro,,. papers to the effect that Arkans.- would not erect building or maj. any state display at the omaha exro sition. owing to disagreement betvs.- the Exposition and our State Comm;s sioners, was quite a surprise and d,. appointment to our people.
 R. H. James. member of the State Commission from this city, says k. thinks the differences could and sbor,s be compromised, but as matters no. stand he will let the matter drop ana make no effort to secure an exb;h,, It will now be in order to have o,. city and county represented in tb. railroad display at Omaha.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The people of this county al- most unanimously admit that it is only question of time when the county seat will be moved to Mena, even should tho election to be held on the 25th day of next June by any possibility fail of the desired result. In view of this we'll defn- ed fact, every voter desiring the welfare of the county and wishing to avoid expense and unnecessary trouble will go to the polls on June 25th and vote for the change now, so that the matter may be settled and settled right.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
THE TAXES THEY PAY.

Two weeks ago we called atten- tion to the fact that the Pittsburg & Gulf Railway company paid in to the treasury of this county $6,- 709 in taxes, and we now learn that the M., K. & T. Trust com pany recently paid on this years assessment $1, ,201 of taxes to the county. Here we have $7,91O of taxes paid into our county treas ury, where not a dollar was paid from the same source two years ago and this is only the beginning of the increase of taxes these con- panies will pay in the future.
 The man who stops to think can easily satisfy himself that the wealth brought here, and develop ed, by these companies will soon assume proportions so great that the tax levied under the limit will give the county all the convent ences needed in the line of build ings, offices, etc, and our war rants be always kept at par. We can all afford to vote 'syes" on June 18th.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
The City Council.

Yesterday afternoon commits.. from the council, composed of c Palmer and Dr. Suth srland, accomn. nied by F. s. Foster and 0. ". Kni0bt went out to view some locations to ,h. northwest of town in the foot hills ot Rich Mountain to try and ascertain whether reservoir could beest ablish. ed for a water supply for the city.
 They examined two places and re. ported to the mayor and council las. night, but no definite action was tax. en and the committee was continued
 Among other business the council ordered the partition fence in Janssen park removed, throwing it all open to the public. This action does away with the deer park and the deer now there will be returned to the donors.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The Spaniaids had great amuse- ment for several days firing their ancient canons from numerous forts along the Cuban seashore at pas sing American vessels-in fact, had everything their own way, the Americans "dogs of war" not ev- en turning about to see what the noisy little bankers were doing. After time change came, a few shells were tossed into the Span ish forts, utterly destroying them, and not an American boat has been disabled.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

We are pleased to note that the U. 5. Supreme court has sustained the Illinois inheritance law. It will now be strictly in order for other states to adopt similar law as its provisions are clearly in the inter est of the people and for the pub lie good. Through the operations of this law a graduated tax is as- sessed against the estates of the very rich to help raise a revenue for the public good.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The farmers of this county are most of them wide awake and pro- gressive. Allrerlize that since Me na has been built up they find q ready market here for all their produce at better prices than they were ever able to get before. They know that Dallas never can be a business town or market for any of their produce, and in view of these facts they will see it to their interest to turn out on June 25th and vote to move the county seat so as to concentrate business at one point and make a better mar ket for what they grow. It will also be more convenient for them when having court business to transact to have the county seat where they find their market and have to go to get their supplies.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
An UnseIfish View.

Holder Hndgins. upon being asked why he favored the county seat propo- sition, replied: II favor moving the county seat because know that ma jority of the people want it moved. will always be found voting with my people, and do not want anything dei- rimental to them, no matter what may lose. shall vote for it and ad wise my friends to do the same, because it must be moved some time and it IS the best to do it now"
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

eral good candidates in the field for the various offices who have been making more or less effec- tive canvass, and it is quite likely there will be a large vote boiled. While the voters are gathered at the precincts they should consider the county seat removal question with a view to get all the friends of the proposition out to the cleo tion on June 25th. 1t is not often that the people have chance to secure a nice, new court house and an elegant site to build it on en- tirely free of expense and they should not allow this chance to pass.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

The time has fully arrived that General Grant saw and spoke of as follows: "I feel that we are on the verge of a new era when there is to be greater harmony be- tween the federals and confeder- ates. I cannot stay to be living witness to the correctness of this prophecy, but I feel it within me that it IS to be so. The universal kind feeling expressed for me at the time when it was supposed that each day would prove my last seems to me to be the answer ing of let us have peace.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
NO TAX. NO DEBT.

Those who are considering the county seat question should bear in mind that under the laws of the state no extra can tax be levied and collected for any purpose. The proposition now before the voters is to give the county a tract of ground for site, worth fully $5, 900. and cash donation of $5,000. This will give the people a far better site and a court house so much superior to the old one that there will be no comparison, and all without levy ing dollar of extra tax or run ming the county into debt one penny.
 It would indeed be strange if the people, by their indifference or lack of interest, should refuse or neglect to go to the polls on June 25th, and record their votes in favor of accepting a nice, new court house on an elegant site in a thriving, growing town, one des- tined to be the business metropo- lis of Western Arkansas, in lieu of the old dilapidated building now used as court house at | Dallas.
 Turn out on June 25th and say 1 by your vote that you accept the new in place of the old-that you want the change made now, since it must come ere long anyway.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
Aside from the fact that both

Aside from the fact that both states are reliably" democratic Arkansas just now has wondrous fellow feeling for Missouri, in the fact that the governors of each have had to apply to the general government for funds to mobolize the state troops. This, however, will not prevent the people of this county accepting a free gift of q new court house and block of ground at Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

w. A. Desbrow has been mak- ing a convass for the nomination of county clerk before the democratic primaries to be held next Saturday. Mir. Desbrow is known as very pleasant gentle man and an excellent business man and should he succeed in being elected there will be no question about the duties of the office being properly attended to. He is get ting acquainted with a nice lot of people during his canvass, wheth- CT they give him the nomination or not and most of them will vote for the county seat removal.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
This issue of the Star is sent out

This issue of the Star is sent out to many new readers in this coun- ty-possibly some who never saw it before. We trust 1t will prove a welcome visitor and meet with the hospitality the people of Polk county know so we'll how to be- stow upon visitors. We only ask that it's contents be carefully con sidered by all, but should any de- sire a continuation of its visits we will be only too glad to send it to them.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
KEEP WARRANTS AT PAR.

Let no tax payer refrain from voting for the removal of the coun- ty seat for fear that the county will be taxed or run in debt in making the move and building q new court house.
 In the first place, every dollar of tax that can be levied under the law is now levied and there is no method by which the county can be taxed to get any more money
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Sarcoxie, the great strawberry growing point of Southwest Mis- souri, is advertising strawberry festival for May 19, 20, and 21. Another year, after we have the new court house built and Mena is town of 5000 people with hundreds of acres of fruit grow ing near, we can hold q fruit fes- tiYal. too.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Kansas City papers to be enter prising should arrange to get their war news by the way of Mena. Hardly day passes that our dai- lies do not have startling and sen sational accounts of naval battles all exceedingly interesting, that the Kansas City papers never seem to hear of.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

It has been suggested that the old soldiers of Mena and vicinity the blue and the gray unite in observing Memorial serv- ices on Sunday, May 27. Surely no more opportune time could be presented for union services in memory of those who laid down their lives during the civil war.
The Mena star., 1898-05-04

Just received ut the Arkansas store a fresh supply of Loose Bros fine chocolate candies, penny goods, cheese sandwiches and fancy cakes speclal' ty. Fresh Polk county strawberrles received daily. lS-2t
The Mena star., 1898-05-04
Capt. John D. Hart,

Capt. John D. Hart, of the steamer Laurada, convicted in March, 1897, and sentenced to the Eastern penitcntiary, of Pennsyl- vania, for two years for fllbus- tring, is still in prison. He should be pardoned. He should be liberated without delay.-Ar- kansas Gazette.