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The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Used Dynamite to Capture Them.

Eldorado Springs. Mo, Jan. l. --J. F. Allen and his son fortified them selves in their cabin to resist arrest. After about 200 shots had been fired an officer approached the cabin close enough to throw kerosene on it. This was lit by throwing stick of dyna- mite against the house. The occu- pants ran out, firing as they did so. A deputy was shot before the two were overpowered. The charge for which Allen was wanted is that of ob- structing public highway.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
A Sensible Man.

"Topics" in the Kansas City Journal says that recently the guests all as- sembled to witness the marriage of a prosperous young farmer in the Gen. tralia neighborhood. Just before the hour of the ceremony former suitor of the bride drove up to the house in a sleigh and asked her to take farewell ride. She consented and the couple drove away and kept on driving until Nebraska was reached, where they were married. Did the young farmer who had been so shamefully treated get a gun and go out to do violence to his rival? Far from it. He sat down and penned him letter saying: If you will come 10 my farm I will give you the best pair of mules in my barn for relieving me of the kind of woman your wife has shown herself to be-" Wasn't that the refinement of ven- gence?
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneu- monia always results from cold or from all attack of la grippe. During the epidemic of la grippe few years ago when so many cases resulted in pneu- monia, it was observed that the attack was never followed by that disease when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. It counteracts any tenden- cy of cold or la grippe to result in that dangerous disease. 1t is the best remedy in the world for bad colds and la gripde. Every bottle warranted. For sale by F. C.. Savage. Il
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
CASE WAS DISMISSED.
Young Farmer Near Wichita Charged with an Ugly Crime Gets Out of Trouble
 by Marrying the Girl.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. g. At the last term of the criminal court here Harry Church, wealthy young farmer, was tried for the murder of his infant born out of wedlock. Mary Kleinigger, daughter of a well-to-do farmer, the mother, gave the most damaging evidence against him, but the jury disagreed. His case was set for re- trial this morning. but before it was called he and Miss Kleinigger appeared before the probate judge, secured a license and were married. The state was thus deprived of its chief witness and the case was dismissed.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
How,s This?

We offer S100 reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. Cheney X Go, Toledo, Ohio.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 West & Traux, wholesale druggist, t, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Mar win, wholesale druggists, Toledo, 0.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testi- monials free.
 Sold by druggists, 75c. Jim
 Halls Family pills are the best.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Gen. Lawton for the PhIiip,nes.

Washington. Dec. 80 The war de- partmeDt has issued orders assigning Mai Gen Iawtnn te service !. .hc Philippines. Gen. Lawton, who was one of the most conspicuous officers in the campaign about Santiago, will be second in command to Gen. Otis, and in the event of Gen. Otis appointment as governor general of the Philip pines, will assume military command of the forces in the Philippines.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04

It is now estimated that there are 199, 900, GOO old style copper pennies somewhere. Nobody knows what has become of them, except that once in a while single specimen turns up in change. few years ago 4,5O0, 900 bronze 2-eent pieces were set afioal Three millions of them are still out standing. but are never seen. A mil lion of 3-eent silver pieces are scattered over the United States, but it is very seldom that one comes across any of them. Of the 500, 0o0 15cent pieces not one has been returned to the gov ernment for coinage or is held by the treasury. Fix.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Cows as Currency.

The Chewsures, race of TOGO peo- pie, in Tifis, southern Russia, know nothing of the use of money as a me- dium of exchange. The unit of value among these primitive people is the COW. A horse is valued at three cows and a stallion at six. If a Chewsure becomes enraged and cracks his neigh bor's skull he is obliged opay IS cows. If he breaks bone in his friends arm or leg, five cows will rehabilitate him in the eyes of society, while wound in the forehead calls for three cows. It will be thus seen that a ChewsureI gentleman with plenty of cows can have all the fun he wants in fighting. Golden Days.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
The Finest Calendar of the Century

The Finest Calendar of the Century.
 Those who receive the new calendar for 1899 given by the Youths Compan- ion to all new subscribers will be ready to allow that the publishers have pretty nearly accomplished their ob- ject, which was to produce the finest calendar of the century. The subject of the exquisite color piece which forms the centre is "The Ideal Ameri- can Girl, and is depicted in the most delicate tones as well as the most bril- liant shades. The calendar is so de- signed that no printing appears on the Autographed panels, and they. may be preserved as ornaments-suitable for the prettiest corner of the house. This calendar is gift to all subscribers to the 1899 volume. A beautiful illus tratea announcement of the principal contributions engaged for the 1899 volume will be sent free to any one addressing The Youths Companion. ell Columbus Ave. Boston, Mass.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
From Rocky.
!. B, Oliver is on the sick list.

J. B, Oliver is on the sick list Miss Ola Sartain has been visiting friends in Mena for several days. Thomas Smith and daughter of Stig Ter, I. T., came down to spend Xmas with their relative and friends
 Jeff Fry has sold his farm to New Yorker. Come on ye northerners, there IS plenty of room for more. One would hardly guess that Christi birth by the way some people celebrate it.
 Ye scribe has just returned from bear hunt, but was not successful Only killed two gobblers and a good lot of time.
 John Stafford and Butch" Thomas of Mena, have been on camp hunt west of here. They didn't kili any large game.
 We read the clippings from the Dal- las Pioneer with interest, as it carried us back to our childhood when Polk county was a wilderness very thinly settled. Deer and turkeys found hid- ing places in the dense thickets where there are now productive farms.
 Let us all make new resolutions in the beginning of this year, and at the end of 1899 may we say that we have not spent the year in vain. May we live to make others happy and our selves better. May our walk be a light and not a shadow of darkness. Farewell, farewell to '9s,
 We welcome '99
 May we never be too late,
 But always be on time.
 -TJItSE
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
County omcIals After Back salarIe,

Fort Scott, Kan, Jan. 8 3-Many of the ex-county officers in the 2l coun- ties in Kansas, whose special fees and salaries laws are said to have never been voted upon by the legislature, though they have been in effect since 1895. are arranging to bring suit to re- cover the amount of the reduction ef- fected in their respective salaries.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Rumors as to the Central Branch.

Atchison, Kan, Jan. L-There is a report in railroad circles here that the Missouri Pacific will, within few weeks, lose control of the Central branch lines west of Waterville, Kan, which it has operated for 16 years, under lease. and which have proven valuable feeders. The Central branch lines aggregate $50 miles.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
A HOPEFUL JINGLE.

Never min de wedder when de win don't blow "Keep in de middle CT de road!'' New Year comin' when de ole year go.
 Keep in de middle CT de road" Never min de wedder when de win don't blow keep in de middle CT de road Y Oars rose dat's growin' whar you sees de
 snow.
 keep in de middle CT de roadl"
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
csnfss:sr.ts= oppo.e t.,s PropositIon.

Staunton, Va, Jan. 3.-Stonewall Jackson camp of Confederate Veterans met in this city and Capt. Thomas D. Ransom, under head of new business, offered resolutions against the propo- sition to admit confederates to the national soldiers homes and to the pension lists. They were adopted by a unanimous vote.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Sold to the wire rru.t.

Lawrence, Kan, Jan. 3.-The Con- solidated Barb Wire company has sold its plant, the largest west of Joliet, ILL, to the American Steel Wire com pany, the wire trust. Congressman Bowersock and A. Henley, the former -Dwners, sold their interests for cash,
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
After Another Trnsf.

Columbus, O., Jan. 3. 3.-Attorney Gen eral Monett to-day filed in the state supreme court a petition to oust the National Biscuit company from doing business as a trust in this state. The suit is in line with the attorney gen. erals policy of fighting trusts in Ohio.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04

Geo. W. KDowlton pays the highest cash price for hides. tallow, wool, pelts, bees-wax ana all kinds of roots. Located at N. Nj. Roach's warehouse east of frieght depot on Sherwood avenue, Mena, Ark. 22-tf
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
by n Great Crowd.

Albany, N. T., Jan. 3.-Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as governor of New York yesterday. In spite of the extreme cold weather the ceremony was witnessed by a great crowd of people gathered in the assembly hall of the capitol.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
RIos Teils a Horrlble story.

Madrid, Jan. s-Gen. Rios cables from Manila confirming the report that all the Spaniards at Balabac an island of the Philippine group situ- ated 30 miles south of Palawan, have been assassinated, with the exception of the women, whose release is being aSixad for
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Resurrection of the Relics.

From the Washington Post.
 Quite a number of political has. beens will be dragged out of obscurity by being mentioned for second place on Dewey presidential ticket.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
Race Pride.

Grogan--Fwat hoy ye been fghtin' for?
 Danny - The Schwartzheimer kid said Sandy Claws was T Dutchman. Indianapolis Journal.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04
The WorId's way.

To gobble up an island. at the present,
 seems to Ee The purpose of each potentate and plotter; He longs to plant his flag where'er the bot
 tom of the sea
 Sticks up above the surface of the water. Il. A. w. Bulletin.
The Mena star., 1899-01-04

If irritable out of sorts, depressed in spirits, have dull headache, take a few doses of Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine for quick rehef. II
The Mena star., 1899-01-04

Both papers for year for S1 Farm and Ranch the ceanest and best Agricultural Stock Paper in the Southwest is printed rcaendeed paper handsomely printed beautifully illustrated ably edited only S per of 52 issues You need the which we give and ou need the best family paper which Texas and Ranch Ony Sl 60 for both papers for year.
The evening times., 1899-08-07

A force of workmen and gardeners will
in few days be put to work on the west
side of the Capitol Grounds to restore that
landscape to its former state of conven-'
ience and beauty. For several weeks the
west entrances to the grounds have been
barricaded and pedestrians going to and
from the east side have beep-forced TO
take the extreme northern and ssouthern
routes around the park. The construc-
tion of the large annex to the Tiber Creek
sewer which will be completed across the
west grounds of the Capitol in about
week or ten days, is the cause OF this
barricade and great Inconvenience.
The work of continuing the construction
of this immense sewer along through Ar
thur Street to Smiths lumber yard. First
and Streets, connecting with the Tiber
which passes at that point, will be COM
pleted this fall.
Contractor Jones has experienced consid-
erable trouble with the numerous veins OF
water that have been struck during the
excavation through the Capitol gGrounds,
which are remarkably soft and springy.
These little springs of water bsve made 1t
the bottom of the sewer to temporarily
conduct the water during thegeenstruction
of the masonry r.-rs-,
II is thought the immense machinery
heretofore and at present used in this work
of excavation, including the large engines,
trolleys, and scoops, will have to be aban-
doned in cutting through Arthur Street,
which is very narrow and does not afford
sufficient room for this mode of excava-
tion All of this street to the sidewalks
will be excavated fifteen feet-beiow the
surface, and as it is all made" ground
there is some apprehension that the foun-
dation of the buildings facing the street
may be disturbed causing irreparable in
Jury to the structures and involving some
| interesting lawsuits. This section is con-
| sidered very delicate part OF the work
which it is thought will have to be per-
| formed by the plow w-and-shoyel, horse
and-cart method, without the aid of steam
J trolley, and scoop.
When completed, however, the greai
sewer will amply compensate for the In
| convenience and expense OF its -construc-
| ton. 1t will extend from First and I
| Streets northwest TO the PotoHae River
southeast A large part of the work wai
completed In Southeast Washington dur
ing the past year under Contractor Muir
phy. The work was discontinued in thai
section and the machinery was transferred
| TO the Capitol grounds last spring in or
der to take advantage of the present sea
son and the absence of Congress to get thii
end completed during the congressiona
recess.
A number of fine trees in the course o.
the progress of the sewer through tht
Capitol grounds have been chopped down
hut with this exception the west pari
within few weeks will be restored TO 1t:
former condition and the residents OF tina
! section may look forward to an earl,
| drainage that will protect their cellar:
from frequent floods of water. such as the!
have experienced during the present rainy
season. 1t is said that Contractor Murph,
has lost money on his end of the contrac
so far as completed, and that when th'
work south of the Capitol is resumed i
will be in other hands.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
German and American Weights.

Some time ago one of the United States
consuls in Russia called attention TO the
difference between the Russian and Gre
gorian or Universal calendar and to the
misunderstanding growing out of it in the
correspondence between Russian and
American business firms. Now United
States Consul Brodowski, acting under in
structions from the State Department, has
written an explanation Of the discrepancy
between American weights and those Of
Germany. The pound in Germany is
equivalent to L1023 American pounds and
the result has often been that German i'm
porters have frequently charged American
shippers with underweight in their ship
ments, the shippers being unaware of the
difference between the German and Ameri-
can systems. The letter has been made
public by the State Department for the
benefit of exporters in the United States.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Forty Sea Lions Cnptured.

Santa Barbara, Cal, Aug. Capt. ].
R. Mullett arrived on Friday from Santa
Cruz Island with forty live sea lions. This
is the biggest single catch ever made at
the islands. These lions will be shipped
today to New York, from which point
they will be sent to Antwerp, Belgium,
where, in the zoo gardens, they will re-
ceive the training to fit them for public
appearance in parks and expositions-
Capt Mullett sends the lions abroad un-
der a contract by which he receives $50
each for them. The lions were lassoed on
the rocks with an ordinary rope, and with
much difficulty landed and Grated ready for
ShipmPnt
The evening times., 1899-08-07
An Epidemic of Barn Burning.

Media, Pa, Aug. There is an epi-
demic of barn burning in and around Edg-
mont township. Following the destruction
of the barn on the Egbert estate a week
ago the large stone and frame barn on tbs
farm of David H. Stetelers Medals Street
Commissioner. in Edgmont, last night fell
a prey to the flames. On Thursday the
barn Of James D. Martin, On the old Adam
Barr property in MARBLE, was burned down
There is some question among farmers as
to whether the fires are due to combustion
from overheated hay-mows or to incendiar-
ism. the majority favoring the incendiary
theory.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department has been inform
ed of the following movements of naval
vessels: Brutus sailed from Honolulu for
Guam, July 26. The Nashville arrived at
Charlestown, Mass, August S; The Ma
chias sailed from San Domingo this morn
ing for San Pedro de Macoris, on the
east end of San Domingo. The Badger ar
rived at San Francisco yesterday. The
Michigan arrived at Waukegan, Ill. The
Texas and Brooklyn have arrived at Rock
land. Me. The Piscataqua at Providence,
r. l. The Potomac reached Caimanera,
Cuba, and sailed the same day for Key
West
The evening times., 1899-08-07
sheen Versus Lawn Mowers.

Pen-Mar, Pa, Aug. I'm order to keep
down the grass on the golf links at the
Buena Vista Springs Hotel the manage
ment have procured flock of a hundred
or more sheep which are kept grazing ON
the links. Pat Murphy, of Waterloo, has
been employed as shepherd. He is rigged
up in a regulation shepherds suit, with
belt, boots, crook, dog. and all. Murphy
plays now and then on his pipe while
watching his flock. His crook is no COM
mon stick, but it is of artistic design and
gold plated. At night the flock is housed
in fold near by, built expressly for the
The evening times., 1899-08-07
THE SAVINGS BANK APPEALS.
1t VIII Resist the Payment of Cap.
tain Burt's Judgment.

The Dime Savings Bank today filed no.
tice of appeal from the judgment of JUS
tice of the Peace Charles S. Bundy, in ia
yor of Capt. G. Rodney Burt, for $35.
Captain Burt, it viii be remembered, en-
tered suit against the bank for money de-
posted there 10 his credit. He drew on
his account in the Capital Trust Company
and his drafts were not only charged
against him in that company, but also in
the Dime Savings Bank. AS Captain Burt
had not drawn on the Savings Bank for
money belonging to him there, and pay
ment of it was refused him, he sued for
it before Justice of the Peace Bundy, and
obtained judgment. yfs,.,tt..
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Story of a Slave

To be bound hand and foot for years by the
chains OF disease is the worst form Of slavery
George d. Williams, of Manchester, Mich tells
how such q slave was made free. He SAYS: ssAIy
wife has been so helpless for five years that she
could not turn over in bed alone. After using
Two bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonder
fully improved and able to DO her own work .
This supfeme remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness, sleeplessness. melancholr,
headache backache, fainting, and dizzy spells
THIS miracle working medicine is godst-nd 10
weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle
Guaranteed. Only so cents Sold by He.ry
Evans druggist, ess street.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
shot by an Unknown Person.

Damascus, Nd, Aug. IA peddler by
the name of Saks was shot Saturday
while sitting in the woods. one mile south
east OF Damascus, in Montgomery county,
by an unknown person. He was able to
walk to the house of Mr.. George Waraeld.
where DR.. B. F. Lonsdale was summoned.
The doctor said the peddler had about 100
shot in his head, and the chances are about
even for his recovery. No clew TO the per-
son firing the shot has been found, and
Sheriff Horton G. Thompson has been tele-
phoned for
The evening times., 1899-08-07
"a ,f-,on,,n;.,ioner., orders.

The Commissioners issued the following orders
TODAY: That the roadway of L Street. from
North Capitol Street eastward, be macadamzed
and rolled at an estimated cost of $3.50, charge
able to the appropriation for improvement and
repairs, northeast section. 1900.
That the roadway of Q Street northwest, from
Twentieth TO Twenty first Streets be resurfaeed
at an estimated cost of sS, .Oo chargeabie to the
appropriation for repairs to streets, 1900
That the roadway of Twenty-second Street
northwest, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Street
be resr1rfaced,l at an estimated cost of 70, 200
ichareeabe 10 the appropriation for repairs Il
streets, 1900.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
A GREAT MEDICINE.

'T have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy, and find
it to be a great medicine" says Mr.. e. s.
Phipps, of Poteau, Ark. 1T cured me of
bloody fux; / cannot speak too highly of
it." This remedy always wins the good
opinion if not praise of those who use it.
The quick cures which it effects. even in
the most severe cases, makes it a favorite
everywhere. For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail, and all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
II. HI. PICKFORD'S,
A GOVERNMENT AUCTION.
Secondhand State. War and Nav
Furniture Sold Today.

Secondhand State, War and Navy
Furniture Sold Today.
The annual August auction sale of cid
and wornout Office furniture and supplies
of the State, War, and Navy Departments
took place today in the inner court yard
of that building.
The floor space of the large court yard
was covered completely with articles which
had been discarded. The sale was unique
in that there were no women bidders,
and prices ranged considerably lower this
year on that account. Among the articles
We're desks, chairs, typewhiters, a printing
press, carpets, rugs, mating, portieres,
curtains, waste baskets, cuspidors, water
coolers pewter pitchers, carpet sweepers,
shelving, all of which had seen better
days.
The proceeds of the sale will be turned
over 20 the Treasury Department, coming
under the head of revenues OF the Gov
ernment.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
NJ. Ea,sstxxood -, Convalescing.

John F. Eastwood the Southern Railway clerk,
who was severely injured in bicycle accident on
Fourtecnth Street ten days ago, has so far re-
covered from his Injuries as to be able to leave
his room DIV. Esstwood's escape from instant
death in thebdog44ble collision with grocers wag
on and a street car is regarded by his friends
as being little short OF a miracle.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Found with His skull Crushed.

Par5ersburg, w. Va, Aug. Mr..
Wheeler, painter, was found in his room
on Avery Street yesterday morning with
his skull crushed He was removed to ST.
Luke's Hospital and is dying. He has never
regained consciousness. How he received
his injuries is a mystery. as his wounds
had been dressed by some physician when
he was found
The evening times., 1899-08-07
1,ocaII Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions Just issued are the follow
ing to residents Of the District of Columbia In
crease--Hugh. BTosnan, IS to SO; William T. Le-
port IS to so.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lyceum Theatre-Bon Ton Burlesquers, matinee
and evening.
Glen Sligo Amusements
Glen Echo park-Band concert, $50 p. m.
Excursion TO Marshall Hall. steamer Macalester
Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday at 10 a. m.
and 2:30 p. m.
Excursion to River View. steamer Samuel j.
Pentz at 10 a. M, 2:30 and 6:30 p. m.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Mras. seiboId,s VIII.

The will of Justine W. Seibold, dated July )
last. was fled today for probate. According to
its terms the testatrix leaves all her property.
real and personal, particularly lot No. so, in
block No. /. to her husband, Benno Seibold, who
is also made executor of the estate.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
Mr.. wbeat Sue. for Divorce.

Berryville, Va, Aug In the circuit
court of Clarke county. Mrs. Florence l..
Wheat has brought slut for divorce from
her husband, Prof Leo P. Wheat, Sr.,
the we'll known musician.
The evening times., 1899-08-07
TO RESTORE IT'S BEAUTY
Gardeners Soon to Begin on the
Capitol Park. s

The Work on the Tiber Creek Sewer
in That Section Nearly Completed.
One DificuIty Confronting the Op-
eratiOns-The Contractor Said to
Have Lost Money on the Deal.