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The Mena star., 1899-05-25
THE HAGUE CONFERENCE.
Many False and Exaggerated Reports About Preliminary Hitches -Ambassa-
 dor Whites View of the Outcome.


 The Hague. May 23.-The chiefs of the delegations have had frequent con ferences with the view of arriving at an agreement in regard to the choice of officers of the committees. But apparently many difficulties have arisen, as nothing has been finally settled Many false and exagger- ated reports have been circulated regarding these hitches. For instance, it has been said that Count von Nun ster, the German ambassador at Paris and head of the German delegation, would withdraw from the conference Such stories must be received with eau tion, as persons hostile to the aims of the conference have been busily en- gagged in spreading distrust.
 Andrew D. White. the United States ambassador at Berlin and head of the American delegation, in an interview here with representative of the As sociated press, said he regarded the situation as promising and that the first work of organization will be we'll done. He added: Il am hopeful that it will be possible to reach practical conclusions. The scepticism of the first few days must yield to serious hopes without at the same time indulg- ing in exaggerated expectations.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
SECRETARY ALoER SETTLES :.
The Twentieth Kansas Will Not n Home as Regiment. but Will Be ,,
 tered Out in San Francisco

Topeka, Kan, May 23.-The n. tieth Kansas and all other volpn. regiments will be mustered ont a4 Francisco. This is an order of K, saa department and was communicst.sSI va Gov. Stanley by mail to-day ~ Stanley addressed Secretary Alcos the subject, hoping to avoid a eon. con N versy contest among Kansas tona and the secretary replied as follo,ra.
 The plan for mastering out the troons ,n Philippines is to land them in San Froa.. s4 as where they will be placed in camp to tn~r their arms and muster out This will oiga ea of the soldiers travel pay from San France 0se Kansas-a large sum to each man-vhich " n not be given these soldiers under the la (, IVY were sent direct to Kansas to be mustered 'usi They will, therefore. go to Kansas as nr,,s citizens. l hope, however, that this gars regiment will keep together and go home '. body in order that Kansas may give if ral. ~ tion so richly deserved Very truly vonrs
 k. A. AEGER, Secretary of wo.
 The secretary informed the povarn. that there is no hope of an anno;r. ment in the regular army of any mo- Kansas men unless Capt. Fred Bucbs. fails to pass an examination for se. ond lieutenancy. Kansas is allowe two places of that rank. One has hes, filled by an appointment of Mai. ChaS Doster, formerly of the Twenty-seconi Kansas, and Buchan is slated for tl' other. Gov. Stanley wrote in behal of Corporal John D. Elliott, of tb. Twentieth Kansas, son of Capt. D. X Elliott, of Coffeyville, who was lxillea in battle.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
CIGARETTES AND CRIME.
superintent Terrence, of the Illinois State Reformatory, Says 02 Per Cent. of His
 Charges Were Cigarette Fiends.

Cincinnati, May 23.-At the national conference of charities and corrections, the section on reformatories and indus trial schools was addressed by George Terrence, of Pontiac, H., superintend- ent of the Illinois state reformatorv on ''The Relations of the Cigarette to Crime.' After reciting his experience with boys coming to his institution, Mir. Terrence said:
 am sure cigarettes are destroying and mak . ing criminals of more of them than the saloons In the Pontiac reformatory now there are 278 boys. Out of 63, averaging 12 years of age 5s were cigarette smokers. Of l33, averaging IA years of age i25 were cigarette smokers Of s. averaging l5 years of age, B were cigarette smokers. This demonstrates that 92 per cent of the whole number were ciga rette hends at the time of committing crime for which they were committed to the reformatory.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
:. .sn. Christian Wolff Dead.

St. Louis, May 23 Brig. Gen. Chris tian D. Wolff, veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, is dead, aged 77. He was one of the oldest and best known citizens of St. Louis county. In the Mexican war he served with distinction and when the civil war broke out he organized company of volunteers. Before the close of the war President Lincoln appointed Wolff brigadier gen eral of volunteers.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
Whoopinp Cough.

had little boy who was nearly dead from an attack of whooping cough. My neighbors recommended Ghamberlain's Cough Remedy. I did not think that any medicine would help him, but after giving him few doses of that remedy l noticed an i'm. provement, aud one bottle cured him entirely. It is the best cough medi- cine ever had in the house-J. l.. Moore, South Burgettstown, Pa. For sale by F. c. Savage. 5-I
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
Durham & Batson's
MINING EXCHANGE AND
 BROKERAGE OFFICE

Respectfully invite the mine own- CTS ot Polk, Sevier, Montgomery and Scott counties to come in and list with Us whatever property you may have to dispose of at present, and bring with you a a sample ore from each claim listed so we may place it on ex- hibition in our office for the in- spection of intending buyers.
 One of the firm has recently been to Chicago where he made arrangements to list this property where 1t will be in touch with monied men who are looking for ventures of this kind. We per sonally met several who will he here within the next few days so come in and list your property. that we may have all characters of ore from which they may make selections.
 DURHAM & BATSON
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
If you suffer from tenderness or ful.

If you suffer from tenderness or full ness on the right side, pains under shoulder blade, constipation, bilious ness, siek-headache, and feel dull, heavy and sleepy, your liver is torped aud congested. DeWitts Little Early Risers will cure you promptly, pleas antlv and permanently by removing the congestion and causing the blind duets to open ana flow naturally. Hanes x Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
A western Rate 1rar Imminent.

Chicago, May 23.-Owing to the fight in progress among the Transconti- mental roads over passenger rates for the National Educational association's S convention in Los Angeles it is said the rates tc Colorado points will be cut in two and that the affair will prob ably bring about an extensive western rate war.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
win Have No General Manacer.

Kansas City, Mo, May 2S.-The office of general manager of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad, made vacant by the death of Robert Gillham, has been abolished until further notice by Samuel W. Fordyce and Webster With CTS, receivers. Mir. Fordyce is compe- tent to fill the place, as he has twice been president and receiver of the Cot ton Belt railway.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
Land For Sale or Trade.

have eighty acres of land, title perfect and unincumbered. in Clair County. Missouri. ten miles from 0sceoa, that desire to sell or trade for property in or near Mena. For particulars address me at Mena. Ar. kansas, or call at my home on Camp bell street in the Hall addition, north west portion of the city.
 If E. 4. TITus.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
A Kansas City Pioneer Dead.

Kansas City, Mo, May 2o.-Beni iamin r. Duke, Missouri pioneer, and the son of Kentucky pioneer, veteran of the civil war and one of the men who helped to build up Kansas City, died yesterday at the home of his son, 2401 Flora avenue. He came to Kansas City when young man 49 years ago.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

What's in a name?" The word bit ters" does not always indicate some thing harsh and disagreeable Prickly Ash Bitters is proof of this. It cleans es. strengthens and regulates the sys- tenn thoroughly, yet it is pleasant the most delicate stomach will not object to it. Sold ty Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
No Rates for studc~s !.

Chicago, May 2S. All the western roads have replied to inquiries sent out by y.the chairman of the Western Pas senger association notifying him that they will not make any reduced rates for students returning to their homes for the summer vacations.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

Tn you have piles, cure them. No use undergoing horrible operations that simply remove the results of the disease without disturbing the disease itself. Place your confidence in De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It has nev- CT failed to cure others; it will not fail to cure you. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

Many old soldiers now feel the eff fleets of the hard service they endured during the war, Mir. Geo. s. Anderson, of Rossville, York county, Penn, who saw the hardest kind of service at the front, is now frequently troubled with rheumatism. II had a severe attack lately" he says, ''and procured bottle of amberlain's Pain Balm. It did so much good that would like to know what you would charge me for one dozen bottle" Mir. Anderson wanted it both for his own use and to supply it to his friends and neigh bors, as every family should have a bottle of it in their home, not only for rheuma- tism, but lame back, sprains, swell ings. cuts, bruises and burns, for which it is unequalled. For sale by F. c. Sauage. 5-1
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

J. D. Bridge, editor and proprietor of the Democrat, Lancaster, N. H., says: ''l would not be without One Minute Cough Cure for my boy when trout bled with cough or cold. It is the best remedy for croup ever used ," Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

z. c. Cadle, Cash, Ark writes: Fo, several years l was troubled will Torpid Liver and Costiveness, and n, NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine curai me. Think it much stronger thas Zeilin's and Black Draught, as it ac,, with half the amount. 5-1
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

It makes no difference how bad the wound if you use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve; it will quickly heal and leave no scar. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
Gen. Brooke to Use His Discretion.

Washington, May 23.-After con- sideration of the matter with Secretary Alger and Adjt. Gen. Corbin, Presi- dent Mckinley has directed Maj. Gen. Brooke to use his own discretion with reference to the acceptance or the re jection of the Cuban proposition that the arms and equipments of the Cuban soldiers be placed in the custody of the mayors of towns. Secretary Alger has evidently withdrawn his opposition to the plans of Brooke and Gomez.
 Little, neglected scratches and wounds frequently result in blood poisoning. Better heal them quickly with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Il thoroughly anti-septic application with record of always curing piles, old ulcers, sores cuts, wounds and skin diseases Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

Remember the Jackson Drug Co. carries complete line of everything in drugs wlG-tf
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

By allowing the accumulations in the bowels to remain, the entire system is poisoned. DeWitts Little Early Risers reeulate the bowels. Try them and you will always use them. Hanes N Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
FATAL FIRE IN NEN YORK.
Flames Start in a Flaming Mill and Communicate to a Tene-
 ment House.
SIXTY FAMILIES ARE MADE HOMELESS.

to Be in the Ruins-Six Horses Burned to Death Property Valued at S300,- 900 Destroyed-Heroic Work of Fire man.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25


 New York, May 23.--One man is dead, two others are believed to be in the ruins, 60 families are homeless and property valued at $500, 900 was dam aged as the result of fire of unknown origin in Eagle and Freeman streets this morning. The fire occurred in what is known as the Green Point dis trict. The flames started in a blaming mill and communicated across the street to long row of three-story tenement houses, sending 60 families into the street.
 By the time the tenement houses were well ablaze it was supposed that they had been vacated, but suddenly a woman appeared at an upper window with baby in her arms A ladder was raised, but it was ten feet too short and Fireman T. J. McGinnis forced his way np the tiame-swept stairway and after covering the woman and child with a blanket carried them out safely
 Peter Enderkin, an invalid, was car ried out by Alexander Harris, who was burned in passing through the flames. Fireman McGinnis and companion were about to re-enter one of the burn ing houses where woman was said to be, when the walls collapsed. Both men were burned about the face and hands. A moment later a body was seen to fall from one floor to another. It was burned past recognition.
 Henry Mayer is missing, and the body cof another man is said to be in the ruins. A stable was destroyed and six horses were burned to death. McCor- mick & Ryan's blacksmith shop was also destroyed. By the destruction of the blaming mill 100 men were thrown out of employment.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
J. k. NiIkinSon g Son

Repair Boots and Shoes in 4 most approved style and on short notice at reasonable prices. Shop on Jansen ave. between Mcna and De Queen.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25
Quarrel Over a Card Game.

Chicago. May 2s.-During quarrel over game of cards to-day George Allen shot and fatally wounded Burrel Douglass and his son. Frank Douglass.
The Mena star., 1899-05-25

For chills and fever take Jackson Chill Tonic wl6 If
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

FLORIDA.


superior Through sleeping Car Line
Bst~-en 81 Louis and Jae y -snyfTIe.
Commencing November 18th the Flor
lila Air Line, consisting Of the l. r. 4 =
l. R'y. u Louis 10 Louisville. 20. R'y IA
kenturky. Louisville to Lexington.
Queen and Crescent Route. Lexington
10 Chattanooga. Southern Ry.. Chafta-
nooga 20 Je-up aud Plant system. Jcsup
20 Jacksonville. Fla, will inangurafe for
the season the great Through Sleeping
Car Root 10 Florida ThrOugl sleeping
rars will leave Il Louis 9.lj y. m. daily
passing Louisville 90 a. m. Lexington
1850 n m. -earhing Chattanooga $50
D. m. Atlanta 1920 p M. and Jackson
vile I, % a. IN. second morning.. stop
over allowed. This route il through
large cities and interesting country. and
- operated over most superior and we'll
established lines Of railway. The
schedules are fast and most convenient.
In addition 10 the above schedule
leaving - Louis at night. train Leaving
-. L0nIs y D- a. m. will arrive a, Jack :
-1nyille next night at 1000 T. M, max
ing only one night out from IT. Louis to
jacksonville.
This line also affords passengers for
Florida trip via A-hevIlle. y. c.. the
greatest American all-year-r0und resort.
Correspondence solicited and infDrma-
ton promptly furnished. X. A. CAMP
BELL. ,ien'l Passenger Agent, ST. Louis.
Mo.
This II also the hest line to points in
Kentucky. Tennessee Georgia, North
and South Carolina
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

The proposal for free trade with
Porto Rico j. exciting much opposi-
ton among tariff beneiiciaries, and
especially the tobacco and sugar
interests. They have already reach
ed the point Of asserting that a
tariff between different parts Of the
United States would be entirely con-
stiiuti0 .al. I'M. Sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

IN Ght a-a-H reals. There Is a place
Err eTery11lnE- and fer everything % be
Ia rs rlIGs. the LOUISVILLE DISPATCH
f-GGlt Ga1 rlace IN the home OF every
2 EN0CzAT n the SUNNY SOUTH The
Dtsparrn - The re0pls's paper. owned By
r1s recpis. and Is always realty 70 fight
e1r the cause az the people. 1T STANDS
S[lCARELY on The CHICAGO Plat
FuzM wt-hGur the aid or consent az the
Calf Bug Muncpoites. and q far coupar-
nsGu II rs news service nov being fur
a-zhsc gvsr leased wires " the New York
sun. The ChIr8zr Inter Ocean and the
NEr-ha-n Frsss AszGciatirul with that OF
EzF ether pager. VIII fully verify its
N11rG. II sGu see IL N the Dispatch TIA
81 ant Z rs 20 il 4 always in the Dis
Ea-Eh
The Dispatch also has a SAT Of ever
7pg lErITa correspondents IN the Sourh. and
VIII POSITIVELY GUARANTEE MORE
TEf-1N LOT LE THE SOUTHERN NEWS
e anF ecser Louisville paper Get the
LsH.-a-ih. t. gives tie news and tells the
---1-h ancu- t.
Duly. ragss. Sunday. "a pages. Week
IT. ? paxssl We club WITH the Weekly
I-s-a-rA AZ tie remarkably low price Of
81 . Tor both papers IN advance
WeeSly Dispatch, 500
Weekly COURIER $50
$50
In advance both for half price,
per year Slz5-
-end your o. mes and money &c
the C0CREER, Jasper. Ind
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

He There il one very strange
thing ! noticed while at the beach
lat summer
She" AMI what il that2r
why. the 'old hens seemed to
take to the water quicker than the
young ducks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Bacon--Some people carry a
Joke too far
Egbert - Yes; Penman. the
humori-t. carried one to II differ
ent newspaper offices, understand
and didn't sell il even then
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

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l1s- l1s1lE-E SERIES &C -rrns8uI hsSolEs
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Bill-"lou know my brother is
working in a Judges office"
is that sO2n
Yes; and he asked for vaca
ton, and the Judge said he'd give
him ten days.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22
LIVERY And SALE STABLE.
vOLLMER & CO..
MAIN STREET,

Always have 'ie bet tnrnouf-. IL any
variety for Customer particularly com
mer-ial travellers Courte0aas and care
ful drivers to all parts 81 Dubois and al
dining counties. H0r~s-. boarded and
sold on cheap terms.
Oct "a, is<~-ir.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22
Madison Township Tru>tes
Notice.

N1r7re y rTr-r EnlEz A,sr4E--zr the Tr-1s
te~ C MAJ 81 township NIll - E1 Tn
C-.re &C Iar E-sE1- In l--lE-st on esr-rT
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mr. ts1zzo=ss xI-l ras= EEEl.t,51 arr *
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Tt Township lhrE-v = KEEP az lsEn.
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rtrEn -tls t,scks
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Robert Gray, one Of the best
Young men Of Jefferson township,
was appointed to act "a trustee Of
his township for the unexpired term
Of Lewis T. Traylor, deceased
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Advertisers in The COURIER are
capturing the trade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

IN. u13.-1nrnea- T-lsr--s 0t B1an@
tuvls.lT- It1rs1ns elsu--T- hereby rr@s
nc11c- -&E - III. E-H-rn1 90 ALI business
r.s-1Llnlzr O. NE on ~ % Trustee Ar I'm.
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t--srzLs-- On Fl-->rsxIle E-st IreAErl !
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r-ssu=-r. AZ r--~aN-s nErEzsr r3wr.hfp
.g7sHo-ss 20 5s---t-z x ca >E-zr hay Crr1-
n-n- 3e-su--nr book. t-wr1 rH@ T1xrl.f *
IItrn-T are notified zizr- the EThrarv n
kevr tT Mm- NrEfE-rus- rr P8rrerxwlI.-
y B. L1EHNAx- Trr1sres.
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Last week the county superin-
dents Office was a very busy place.
The trustees were making their
niDety-days-IePort" on text books
sold. They report sales amounting
in ninety da--. 10 sums a. follDw.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22
Truaat Officers Report 90 narbisos
township.

Truaat Officers Report 90 narbisos
Township.
Huntingburg. Dec. y, 1899.
have closed my first visit 10 the
schOols Of Harrison township.
lind that there were enumerated OF
The tirst day OF last May. for school
purposes the following children be-
tween the ages of six and twenty
one wears 42(
Since then the following re-
cruits have Appeared Is
Total TO be accounted for As
HOW ACCOUNTED FOX.
No. moved away or going To school
out side of HARRISON TIP, IL
No. since deceased !
No. living beyond the two mile
limit L.
No. Incapacitated I
No. attending private schools III
HARRISON TIP. and living ia
the township 32
No. enrolled in public schools. pa
No. over ID years OF age and not
in school IA
Total 49,
REMARKS.
There are 3 private, or parochial.
schools in HARRISON township TO
when children from various town
ships 90, a. they have the right TO
do, which attendance excuses them
from attending public school.
There are 1871 pupils out OF the 4>5
th"t are beyond the age OF ID. and
that need not attend school under
the law however, forty seven on
Of this number do attend
! sent out twenty-five notices 10
parents Ia be more attentive in their
school duties. Nearly all took the
notices kindly. and | find their
children IN school Those who
have nc. sent their children med
not look for a second notice; the
constable will find them soon after
file my complaints.
Last Saturday in company with
the county superintendent took a
report from each teacher in Harbi-
son township for the first forty-fiye
DAYS of the present school term.
The best attendance in the town
ship found at Dubois and the
second best at Haysville These
ARE grad q schools and the records
show II was a wise act to grade
HEM The big children attend be-
:ause their companions are Zoe
men worthy Of their steel. the lit
lie one goes because he is just a
ar advanced in his studies a. 1.-THE
,ther fellow"
Hon. Frank PInnick has charge
II the primary room at Dubois.
Fifty youngsters are enrolled In his
oom- and &c has taught iorty-tiye
lays with an average daily attend
ace of IS This Is a record hard
o beat Ludlow No. 2" once a
'ery small school. now has - en-
oiled, under the efficiency of the
ruancy law, and Mr.. John NJ. Zieg-
ar. the instructor
There are eleven public and three
'rivate schools III Harbis.n town
hip. The average enrolment in
ach public school j. %.
Co. Supt. Wilson accompanied
ne in my visit to the schools OF
iarbiSon township. I am very
orry time will not permit me to
-isit these schools again before the
holidays. Very truly yours,
I III Iouxsn~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22


The t0wL o, Jasper and the town
ship u Marion do not handle text
books.
Pupils Do not seem 10 want 40
part from their old text boss. for
during the last ninety DAYS only the
following number We're offered In
exchange:
~ Elementary biographies.
A. Complete Biographies.
% Elementary ArIlhmstIc-.
- Complete Arilhmerics.
This speaks well for the children,
for old school books are often "a
source Of much qualification in after
years--Bird-eye News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22

Charlie >sphedde-'.I went to a
mind weader the othah day"
Wigwag-"What did he tel
you?r
Charlie Saphedde-"H lie seid b.
could tell me nothing, and gave me
back my money Those fellah- arr
net what they are cwacked up Il
be. bah Jove. philadelphia Rec
ord.