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rects that all military operations against
the enemy be suspended. Peace negotia-
tions are nearing completion, a proto-
col having just been signed by repre-
sentatives Of the two countries. You
will inform the commanders Of the
Spanish forces in the Philippines of
these instructions. Further orders will
follow. Acknowledge receipt
by order of the Secretary of War.
III. G. CORBIN, Adjutant General"
The order sent to General Miles and
General Shafter were identical with the
above, save as to names.
AS the order states, further instruc-
tions will be sent to each General. Gen.
eral Merritt will be directed to confer
with the Spanish commandant at Ma
Mia to carry out the terms of the
protocol, and to ocupy Manila imme-
diately. General Miles will put him
self in communication with the chief
authority in Porto Rico for the pur-
pose of having the Spanish authorities
turn over San Juan and other points
to him preparatory to evacuation. Ow-
ing to conditions in Cuba, the orders
to General Shafter to be sent hereafter
will be much different than those to
the other Generals.
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SUTRO'S ESTATE.
Belief That the Last Will and Tes.
lament Has Not Been Found.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-The
Evening Post" says to-day:
There are many reasons to believe
that the last will and testament OF
Adolph Sutro has not yet been found.
1t is almost a certainty that the will
executed May %, 1882, is not the last
will Of the deceased
There is little room to doubt that he
made a later testamentary disposition
Of his estate There are many facts
that point to the probability Of such
action, in addition to the positive state
ments to that effect made by Mr.. Sutro
himself.
1t is also pretty we'll settled that
there will be at least two contests filed
one by some of the children of the
deceased, to declare the trust created
in valuable real estate invalid, and the
other by Mrs. Clara Kluge, on behalf
of her children, who she declares are
the children of Adolph Sutro.
The will which has been made public
is satisfactory to all of the relatives
of the deceased. and the document itself
will not be contested in probate A civil
suit will be commenced, however, to
have the trust created for charitable
and educational purposes declared in
valid.
The paper prints a number of inter-
views with those closely associated with
Mr.. Sutro during the past few years,
and the fact is clearly brought out in
the statements Of the interviewed per-
sons that the deceased millionaire made
a will of more recent date than the one
about to be probated.
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LITTLE GIRL MISSING.
She Started Home From School, but
Never Reached Her Abode.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12-Eight-
year-old Lupe Saucedo has been miss
ing since last Monday and it is feared
that she has been abducted. Suicide is
also limited at.
Last Monday morning she appeared
in her class at school in a pitiable con-
dition. Her eyes were BACKED her
head cut and bruised, and her fore
head deeply scared. from, so the child
said. forced contact with a red-hot
stove, which her mother threw her
against in a fit of anger
That afternoon she played with a lit
tie girl of her own age until about 6
o'clock, when she started ostensibly for
home. She never reached her abode,
and where she is is puzzling the police
and interested charitable people alike
Her parents say she was well treated
at home, but her frail little body so
frequently showed marks of violence
that this statement would appear un-
true The child is one of exceptional
beauty.
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the rank of First Lieutenant and Cap.
tain by brevet in the Marine Corps fol
good Judgment and gallantry in battl,
at Guantanamo, from the 18th day o.
June, 1898.
Second Lieutenant Philip Bannon
given the rank Of First Lieutenant b,
brevet in the Marine Corps, for CON
spicuous service in battle at Guanta.
namo, Cuba, from the 18th day OF
June. 1898
Captain Paul st. C. Murphy, g.ver
the rank of Major by brevet in the Ma.
rine Corps, for gallant service in the
naval battle of Santiago, from the &c
day of July, 1898.
Second Lieutenant Thomas s. Borden
given the rank of First Lieutenant by
Drevet in the Marine Corps. for dis
tinguished service in the naval battle
of Santiago, from the Sd day of July
1S9S
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THE PROTOCOL.
Provisions of Agreement Which
Terminates HostiIities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-When the
members Of the Cabinet assembled at
the regular Friday session to-day most
or them expected 10 have the signed
protocol placed before them for con-
sideration. They were dsappointea
however for authority had not yet
come from Madrid for NJ Camboa's
signature. Consequently, there was far
less interest in the Cabinet meeting
than had been anticipated.
Secretary Day said that beyond the
press dispatches from Madrid, he had
not been advised of the action of the
action OF the Spanish Cabinet. Wnen
asked If ii was likely that a special ses-
sion of the Cabinet would follow the
signing Of the protocol, he replied that
he did not know, btu he could now see
no reason why a special session would
be necessary
An official statement for press pubi-
cation, setting out the provisions Of the
peace protocol, was read and approved
at the Cabinet session. 1t was prepared
by Secretary Day, the purpose being TO
make II public Immediately after the
required signatures had been affixed 10
the protocol. 1t does not give the text
of the document, but details its main
points and provisions.
The protocol in general is a reiteration
of the terms of the note given to Spain
with very little difference in the Ian
guage OF those terms, though with con-
siderable supplementary paragraphs of
an administrative nature. The most
substantial difference is in regard to
the evacuation of the captured terri
tory. The note, as handed to NJ. Cam
bon. called for immediate evacuation of
Cuba and Porto Rico, while the pro-
tocol leaves the time of evacuation TO
be subsequently determined upon. the
design being to have the date of with
drawal to be fixed by joint military
commission of the United States and
Spain. The position Of the protocol sup
Elementary to what is embodied in the
note relates practically to the manner
OF execution of the provisions Of the
protocol.
The protocol provides for two COM
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ALL HELPED ALIKE.
Volunteers Who Were Not in Bat
tie Entitled to Credit.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL - The fol-
lowing official correspondence between
PRESIDENT Mckinley and General
Breckenridge, in which the President
pays tribute to the troops who could
not be sent to the front, was made pub
lie to-day:
"Chickamauga Park (Ga),
August 10, 1898.
THE President: May / ask YOU, in
the name and on behalf of 10000 men
of this command, to visit it while it is
Still intact? There is much to be said
showing how beneficial and needed
such visit is, but you will appreciate
better than / can tell the disappoint-
ment and consequent depression many
men must feel, especially the sick,
when they Joined together for a pur-
pose and have done so much to show
their readiness and worthiness to serve
their country in the field but find
themselves leaving the military service
without a battle or a campaign. All
who see them must recognize their
merit and personal interest. You will
encourage all if you can find time to
review this command
'BRECKENRIDGE,
Major General. commanding"
Following is the Presidents reply:
Executive Mansion, Aug. IL, 1898.
Major General Breckenridge, Chick
amauga, Ga: Replying to your invita-
ton, | beg to say that it would give
me great pleasure to show by a per-
sonal visit to Chickamauga Park my
high regard for the 10000 troops of
your command who so patriotically re-
sponded to the call for volunteers, ana
who have been for upward of two
months making ready for any service
and sacrifice the country might re-
Quire. My duties, however, will not
admit of absence from Washington at
this time.
THE highest tribute that can be paid
to the soldier is to say that he per-
formed his full duty. The field Of duty
is determined by his Government. and
wherever that chances to be is the
place of honor. All have helped in the
great cause, whether in camp or battle,
and when peace comes all will be alike
entitled to the nations gratitude.
WILLIAM MKINLEY."
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INVASION OF PORTO RICO.
Report That American Troops
Have Occupied Mayagrez.

LONDON, Aug. u, noon.-An official
dispatch has been received here from
San Juan de Porto Rico, confirming
the report that the American troops
have occupied Mayaguez, the important
town on the western coast of Porto
Rico.
The dispatch adds that the Spanish
garrison, consisting of a battalion of
infantry and some guerrillas, with the
two mountain guns commanded by COL
oneI Toto, made sortie from the place.
and during the engagement which fol-
lowed the Spaniards had three men
killed and nine wounded. Some gen
darmes, it is said, overlook the Castillo
band of insurgents at Cuivas yester-
day and exchanged shots with them.
the insurgents retiring into the mount
aims.
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Twenty-four Years at San Quenti n

OAKLAND, Aug. 12.-For the murder
of his wife, Lucy MOffett, six months
ago, James H. Moffett has been SEN
fenced to serve twenty-four years in
San Quentin. After trial lasting two
weeks, he was found guilty of murder
in the second degree. Sentence was
passed by Judge Ellsworth this morn
ing.
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The wings of birds are not only to aid
locomotion in the air, but also on the
ground and water, one bird even having
claws in the elbows" of its wings to
aid in climbing.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
THE SHERIFF HAS HIM.
capt duncan OF the rwenty-second KAN
sas, VIII BE Prosecuted by the yir-
gnia Authorities

Washington, Aug. 3O.-Capt. Lor;s
{. duncan, surgeon of the TwAntv-
second Kansas regiment, is held bv
the sheriff OF Fairfax county, Va. to
answer an Indictment charging
with desecrating confederate oravesat
Bull Run. near Manassas It annaa~s
that DIR. Duncan, whose case has 49,
become famous, was not sentenced -
hive years Imprisonment. as renor.aS
from Camp Meade. Pa, but escanes
much more lightly at the hands 90 ~
military court, there being lacL -
evidence to prove that he actually too,.
part IN despoiling the graves.
The finding of the court-mar4;ol
proved by Gen. Davis, was that s1,p
geon Duncan be deprived Of b;s 80 80
Tor Two months, be confined to ree,;.
mental camp and forfeit half ~
Tor the same length of time and 10, "a.
ne DC reprimanded by the comnapd;aa
general. iuing
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
A pHARIsEE BROUGHT TO TIME.

A. j. Root, of Medina, o., ed
itor of Gleamings in Bee Culture,
took occasion to criticise Rev. l..
r. Hicks, the weather prophet
and editor of The Word and
Work, of St. Louis. After ac-
cusing Mr.. Hicks of hypocracy
and fraud, Mr.. Root closes an ar
ticle as follows: "My daily
prayer is that God may bring you
and others like you to justice and
that right speedily"
In response, however, to a let
ter from Mr.. Hicks attorneys de-
handing retraction or an ans
wer to suit in court for damages,
this pharisce, whose daily
prayer was as quoted above, very
humbly makes due amends and
admits that he knew nothing of
the man he assailed and so relig
iously or Enthusiastically ''prayed
God to bring to justice"
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

In considering the question of
organizing a fair association we
suggest that it be made a market
fair where the people can bring
stock and poultry of various kinds
and sell or exchange products. In
this way farmers or stock growers
who desire to improve their breeds
can not only ascertain where they
can secure the kinds they may
want, but very often can see and
purchase animals that are on ex-
hibltion or that may be brought
for sale. Such a fair should be
held at least four DAYS.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derauge
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Hairs Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, O.. contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure YOU get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally. and made in Tole-
do, O.. by f. j Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by druggists, price rs cents per
bottle.
Halls Family pills are the best.
34-4t
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
GOT JUST THE SAME.

"a. X. Ward, of memphis, gets
three years in the penitentiary for
his colossal frauds. G. z. Rob
erts, his attorney, gets the same
term for trying to befriend him. ;"
The foregoing from the Arkan
sas Gazette contains some food
for thought. We believe that if
lawyers who resort to extraordi-
nary and dishonorable methods
to screen their guilty clients and
permit them to go unwhipped of
justice, could be properly pun
ished for such offenses there
would be less complaint about the
non-execution of the law and
fewer sessions of Judge Lynch's
court. Lawyers and lawyer made
laws are often responsible for the
violation of law and much mob
violence.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
OUR SECRETARY OF WAR.

The evil results of giving men
high official position on account
of their wealth or monied influence
is being illustrated in the case Of
General Alger much to the dis
credit of Mr.. McKinley's admin
istration. When Gen. Alger was
COMMANDMENT Chief of the 6. A.
K. every member Of the order
who came in contact with him saw
a man of small mental stature,
one whose dollars, rather than his
ability, secured him the position.
and probably this was the case
when he was made secretary of
war.
The Kansas City Journal, as
party organ. seeks to defend him
yet it is compelled to remark that
''he has never been regarded as
the possessor of qualities which
would enable him to develop into
a great statesman. 1t was be-
cause of this lack of size that the
Republican party would never
consent to take the Alger presi-
Dental boom seriously. 1t is
more than likely that if President
Mckinley had believed there
would be war he would have in
trusted the war portfolio to diff
ferent man"
1t was unfortunate that Gen.
Alger was permitted to remain in
so important a position-one he
was so incapable of flling-when
actual war confronted the people.
There is, however, one rcdeeming
feature connected with the con
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION.
A Full Set of Six War Memorial
Spoons Absolutely Free.


For sixty days Wen absolutely with
out cost, give full set of war memo
rial spoons to every family sending us
cash order for household furniture
selected from our catalogue, no matter
whether the order be for 81 or for
81, 600. This means that we are going
TO add $4,000 names to our list of per-
manent customers. We are going to
demonstrate that it pays to send dr.
rect to the factory for furniture. This
distribution will cost us thousands OF
dollars-and make us thousands Of
friends. Each spoon is of different
design-four u. y battleships, includ-
ing the Maine, soldiers in camp in
cuba and MORO Castle.
These spoons are not the cheap kind,
advertised extensively at ST. 90 to Sl.5G
set. They are warranted best coin
silver plate on base of pure nickle
silver mot low grade brass). They will
wear Tor years and become priceless
heirloom for future generations. Send
Tor copy of our catalogue to-day.
You should enclose a stamp or two to
ncip pay postage. Quaker Valley Mfg
Oo.' So' W. Harrison ST., Chicago
35-4m,
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

The Gar of Russia has sur
prised the civilized world and
proved himself a great man by
calling a conference of nations to
devise means looking to the abo-
lition of war. Should he succeed
he will become known in history
as a greater ruler than Peter the
Great.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

troversy regarding Gen. Alger,
and that is though great wealth
may secure man an exalted posi-
ton in this government, it cannot
prevent his being criticised or pre-
vent brave men like Gen. Miles
from exposing his incompetency.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Now that the war with Spain is
ended the boys in the ranks who
are getting $3.50 a month for
their services, are anxious to be
mustered out and come home.
The officers, however, who are
getting 800 a month or more are
nearly to a man very anxious to
continue in the service of their be-
loved country.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
For Sale or Trade.

a tract Of land comprising 1Go acres
near urannis, one mile from railroad.
~ mas house aud barn and thirty
acres IN cultivation, and is finely tim
oered and watered Will sell or trade
ior small track of land near Mena
Apply at Star Office
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Mcna has been very busy
place this week, hundreds of peo-
pie being here in attendance at
court. The beauties of having the
county seat at town large enough
to accommodate these people is
now clearly apparent and all are
pleased that the county seat was
moved.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. FOUR.

The General Assembly shall pass
laws TO correct abuses and prevent un-
just discrimination and excessive
charges by railroads, canals and turn
pike companies for transporting pas
sengers and freight and shall provide
for enforcing such laws by adequate
penalties and forfeitures, and shall
provide for the creation of such offices
and commissions, ard vest in them
such authority as shall be necessary to
carry into effect the powers hereby
conferred. Approved February &c,
1897.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. FIVE.
County courts of the state in their
respective counties, together. with a
majority of the justices of the peace of
said county, in addition to the amount
of county tax allowed to be levied,
shall have the power to levy not ex-
ceeding three mills on the dollar on all
taxable property of their respective
counties which shall be known as the
County road tax and when collect
ed shall be used in the respective coun-
ties for the purpose of making and
repairing public roads and bridges of
the respective counties, and for no
other purpose, and shall be collected
In United States currency or county
warrants, legally drawn on such road
tax fund, if majority of the qualified
electors of such county shall have vot-
ed public road tax at the general
election for state and county officers
preceding such levy at each election.
Approved March Is, 1897
Each elector may vote for or against
above amendments, either separately
or jointly.
Witness my official signature and
seal, this first day of February, 1898.
ALEX c. HULL,
Secretary of State.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
Stoves and RANGES.

a carload of the celebrated Bridge q
heacn cook stoves and ranges just re-
G T at the Lloyd hard are store on
re queen street. Please call and ez-
. ne the neatest and best stove ever
onerea Tor sale in Polk county. l7.tf
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Next Tuesday is the election
and we deem it the patriotic duty
of every voter to select the best
men-those who will make the
best officials-reg regardless of party
and then vote for them.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
STATE EXCHANGES.

Articles of incorporation for !,
Bank of England were fled with -
secretary of state yesterday. Can't,
stock, $4,000. England Courier
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
Every farmer in Polk coul

Every farmer in Polk county
who has field covered with weeds
and grass should pillow them under
with good turning pillow as soon
as convenient or before they ripen.
This course will materially enrich
the land and prevent its wearing
ont
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Geo. W. Knowlton pays the highest
cash price for hides. talow, wool,
pelts, bees-wax and all kinds of roots
Located at n. M. Roach's warehouse
east of freight depot on Shei wood
avenue, Mena, Ark. 22-tf
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Mcna street is coming to the
front. 1t now has the postofiice.
the circuit court, the only bank in
town and all the newspaper Offices,
three in number, besides all lines
of general business.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

The Kansas City Journal says:
''lf this were some European coun-
try instead of the United States
the war department would easily
rid itself of pests by slapping on
a vigorous press censorship" Are
we to understand that the Journal
would prevent any criticism of
the war department by censor
ships If SO we are thankful that
this is not ''some European coun-
try."
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields TO One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless N effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted, 1t acts at once. Pipkin &
Hanes.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

The first term of circuit court
ever held at Mena, the new
county scat of Polk county, con-
yened here last Monday.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
THOSE AMENDMENTS.

A local correspondent asks re-
garding the amendments to the
constitution that have been re-
ferred to the people to be voted
on at the election September 5.
AS not many voters in the
county have had chance to see
these amendments, we publish
them for our numerous readers
that all may know their purport
and be enabled to vote intelligent
w:
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31
For Fall Planting.

n. NJ Roach has a full assortment
of field seeds for fall planting at his
wholesale flour, feed ard seed ware
house east of depot.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

Every merchant in Mcna should
attend the meeting called to CON
slider the organization of fair as
ISOLATION.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-08-31

nr-
fessional juror says the Rison Bazoo
Quite correct. Jefferson county mead.
to get rid of some professional iuros.
professional election judges and nro
fessional Office holders. Get rid ~ -.
latter and all the others will go with
em-Pine Bluff Graphic.
We have just returned from the 90.
ebration at Mena. The "Maqic Citrn
very generously threw open her door.
to her visitors and entertained betwesn
5, 600 and 10000 people. Flags wers
flying, banners floating and evervops
seemed to be in mood of gayety. tn.
display of farm products was grand
One of the Janssenites saw nothing !,
the parade but the wagon load 90
Mena's beautiful young ladies jolly
Rover, in De Queen Bee.
The machinery of the wagon and
buggy material factory is now on the
ground Several hands are at work
building the necessary shops and put.
ting it in place. This factory will add
greatly TO the town and county. I.
will give employment to a number Of
hands, will use some of our timber ana
will be an inducement TO other capital
Already the hum of many Wheels
can be heard around De Queen, but we
need more DE Queen Bee.
Farmers or Columbia county. sow
wheat this fall and better times viii
greet you next year. The farmer who
raises plenty of corr to do him. sows
some of his best lands in wheat and
oats and looks after the pigs. general.
ly ''makes living at home' in spite Of
low priced cotton. Home raised bis.
cults and country-cured hams are al.
ways found together The farmer
who raises the biscuit cannot miss the
ham; a good crop of the former makes
certain supply of the latter. Sow
wheat Magnolia Journal.
The News would urge farmers Of
Garland county to sow large acreage
of wheat 1t will pay better than cot
ton. There is in this city lively de.
mand for -four from the home crop
which cannot be supplied for lack of
milling facilities. The one small mill
here has been taxed to its utmost ca.
pacity to grind for the home consump-
ton of the farmers alone. Had there
been large mill at least twenty-five
or fifty barrels day could be sold
through local groceries to local con-
sumers. Grow the wheat and the mil
ling facilities will come. Hot Springs
News