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The Mena star., 1899-08-31
MR. sTILwELL AND THE p. & c.
He Has Not Yet Secured Control of
 the Road, But He Hay.

Kansas City Star.
 The report is, again current that A. E. Stilwell, former president of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf rail- road, has gained control of the prop erty. A dispatch from Boston, Mass, states that Mi. Stilwell has secured control by purchase of bonds of the road, made in open market and pri- vatcly. until more than majority of the first mortgage bond issue was se- cured.
 Before Mir Stilwell left Kansas City, several weeks ago. he stated that he was at the head of syndicate which expected to gain possession of the Pittsburg & Gulf after it was reorgan- ized. Mir. StilwelI has been working in conjunction with the Philadelphia reorganization committee and some of the Dutch security holders. The Philadelphia committee announced a plan of reorganization a few days ago and the deposit of securities has greatly increased since then.
 The report that Stilwell has actually gained control of the majority of the securities is doubted by many railroad hnanciers, although he may be sue cessful in his plans eventually.
 Before anyone can secure control of the Pittsburg X Gulf it must be bought in at the sale which is to at tend the foreclosure of the S23, 900, GOO mortgage. The property will be sold to the highest bidder. It is thought it will require year and possibly two years before the road can be taken out of the hands of the receivers.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Democrats Win in Missouri.

Special to the Mena Star.
 Jefferson, City. Mo, August 30-The Democrats of the eighth congressional district won big victory yesterday. Judge Shackleford was elected by an overwhelming majority. The contest was a hot one and the congressional campaign closed in this district with rival meetings in this city. Con- siderable betting was done and much excitement prevailed. The returns are not all in but Shackleford's majority will exceed the expectation of his friends.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
THE R0uHDLAP BALE PRESS.
Benefits to Farmers and 0inners
 Demonstrated in Operation.

MT. T. w. Pratt, of Huntsville. Ala
 ls president of the West Huntsville lotion Mill. and operates at the same place one of the largest ginning plants m the country. He has been using the konndlap bale for two years. and ex. poets to put up s,0O0 to 10. GOO bales of ooo pounds each during tke coming season. Mir. Pratt has also orgaai,aS eohpahies Tor building two very large souhaiap Dale plants at Tuscaloosa and oehopons. Ala. and estimates that he "'ii handle at these two points this year sy'vV9 io fe0o0 bales of es0 ponn,ls each' or thc equal of ls. GOO to ea ooo
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

A movement is on foot to try to procure an issue of fractional pa per currency similar to that in use during the civil war. Such an issue would be welcomed by the people as being far more conven- tent than silver, especially for those who send small amounts for seeds, books, papers, etc. It would be a great saving to the people if congress would author ize another issue of fractional pa per currency.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

It is claimed by some scientists, and many physicians agree, that malaria is disseminated among the people by mosquitoes, and that to be free from the deadly effects of malaria you simply have to destroy the mosquitoes. This may or may not be the case, but if the theory is correct it explains to some extent why there is so little malaria known in this section of country. We have no mosqui- toes, consequently no malaria.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Those who have been wanting to reduce the acreage of cotton with view of increasing tho price will perhaps be pleased 10 learn that the recent dry weather helped accomplish tho desired result by materially reducing the output. And yet 1t will be hard to convince the grower whose crop has decn cut short that it is good thing for him.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
A Rear End Collision.

At midnight Monday night engine No 367, pulling an exua, run into a double e-header standing at De Queen while the crew of the latter was eating supper. Conductor Richie had charge of the double header and Conductor Winans was running the other train. No one was hurt and only small amount of damage was done To the trains.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Dairy farming removes less fer tility from the soil than any other branch of the business. The dairy farm should and usually does increase in fertility year after year. The milk which is the only product sold contains but little of the fertilizlng elements of the soil, and the crops after feeding the stock are converted into the best of fertilizers. Texas Farm and Ranch.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Twenty-six states will be repre- sented by delegates duly appoint ed by the governors, at the trust conference to be held at Chicago September, l3 to 16. Chauncey M. De Pew will be delegate and the United States Industrial Commiss- ion is expected to be present in q body. It is to be a non partisan gathering and educational in its
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
The Port Arthur News of Aug.

The Port Arthur News of Aug. 26, announces that the general offices of the Townsite Company will be moved from Kansas City to Port Arther at once. The News further says: Ut is worthy of note that this and other important changes and movements have all been made and started since the Pee Gee road has in effect re- turned to the control of MT. Still well and his associates.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The price of cattle is one cent per pound higher than a week ago. The price of beef to con- sumers is from five to six cents higher. There is no cattle trust, but there IS beef trust, and the latter not only controls the price of meat, but the price of cattle also. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
RAILROAD BUSINESS INCREASING.

RAILROAD BUSINESS INSREASiNu.
 Yard Master !. E. Holden in- forms us that the freight business on the Pittsburg & Gulf IS rapidly on the increase as indicated by the number of trains passing and changing crews and engines at this division point. Among the items of freight going south now are large quantities of wheat and flour for export, steamer being loaded at this time at Port Arthur for Liverpool.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The Star is unaltcrably opposed to the granting of franchises to private corporations for the oper- ation of any public utility be- lieving it to be poor economy under any circumstances.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The Sloan Springs Republican has again changed hands, MT. A. Hughes having sold 1t ''lock, stock and barrel' to B. M. Rake straw and Stanley Crandall, who propose to continue its pub lication.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The two men hanged at Musko- gee on the 24th were the first white men ever executed in the territory. and were formerly of Kansas. The Snnflower state is determined to lead in everything. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Mayor Jones, of Toledo, O., is going to be an independent can didate for governor of Ohio and is preparing to tour the state with a horseless carriage. If he was in Missouri he would have to ride a mule to get any votes.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The Star would prefer that the city of Mena should own and operate ifs own electric light plant, and perhaps it will some day.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Oar complete line Of school books should arrive about September io' Racket Store. B II
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

bullion, the greatest mass of prcc- ious metal ever accumulated in one place. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

The Mena hotels are crowded to their full capacity recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
NATIONAL SKATING CONTEST.
Conditions Of Ice and Temperature Favorable For
Toiay's Events.

PoughlIeepsie, y. y, Jan. 2S.-Tho
conditions of ice and temperature are
extremely favorable today for the con-
cluslon Of the national skating contest
on Spring Lake and the two events
scheduled for the afternoon-the ten
thousand metre international cham =
pionship and the one mile Hudson VAL
ley championship-ought TO be produc-
tive of splendid sport.
The list of entries i'm the ten thousand
metre championship includes all of the
men who have won championship hon-
ors in the events of the past two days.
This Will be the last chance of the
Canadians TO take home the national
championship and the delegation from
over the border are jubilant this morn
ing over the fact that the sharps have
picked their man Pixie as the proba-
BILE winner OF the coveted trophy: The
Newburgh crowd is still backing Teddy
Thomas, but his recent sickness makes
1t doubtful If he will be able TO hold
the pace of the seasoned Canadian the
long distance. The friends of McClave
of New York will be surprised II he
does not finish second or better.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
INCENDIaRISM AND ROBBERY.
People Of Avon, Mass, Believe That Gang Of
Crooks is al Worn There.

Avon. Mass. Jan. 2S.-Taire and rob-
berry although not entailing heavy loss
have excited the people OF this place
who believe that gang is at work in
this vicinity. The fire was discovered
at 5:45 o'clock this morning IN small
building owned by William Leonard
and occupied by Mrs Butler as a res
taurant. The blaze was put out quick
IN and the damage is placed at 500.
Afterwards IL appeared that the place
had been robbed. although il contained
very little that would attract thieves.
I'm fact the only things to be found were
pies ana other pastry, but a large guam
titv of these were taken. As the ire
was apparently set and as on December
> the Keith building a short distance
from the restaurant was destroyed by
AN incendiary fire. the citizens have
framed the theory that gang IS re-
sponslble FOR the occurrences and the
authorities are making am investisa-
tiOu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
As Drawn II Will Apply Only TO the Cities
Of Providence and Pawiucket.
THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEASURE.
Recess Will Probably Bs Taken Until After Spring
Election Chairs Of Presiding Officers 10
Be Decorated With Stars and Stripes.

The general assembly will meet on
Tuesday morning next at IL o'clock,
when the January session Will be
opened i'm regular form and the annual
message of the governor will be read
in both branches at the same time.
1t is understood that the Legislature
will not transact much business prior
to the state election but there are GER
tain matters of Importance which are
TO be brought up at once. 1t is not
believed. however. that more than three
weeks will elapse before "a recess is
taken.
The most important measure to come
up is the caucus bill, so-called. This
act will be for the cities of Providence
and Pawtucket. and IL provides that
wardens and clerks for the caucuses
are to be chosen i'm March and will
hold office for one year.
The act makes the wardens the su-
preme power in the ward room during
the primary meetings, which are to last
from TO $3.50 o'clock. Men who vote in
the primary of one party cannot vote In
that of the other, nor can voters par
ticipating i'm primaries of either party
place their names on independent nom
ination papers. There is also section
which amends the laV-Telating to the
filing of nomination papers under other
party names than those of the recog-
nized national parties. This will pro-
vide that parties entitled to file their
nominations without signatures must
have received two per cent. OF the total
vote cast at the last gubernatorial cleo
tion.
At present the papers in municipal
elections can he filed on the strength of
the vote cast at the last city contest.
There are strong penalties for repeat
ing. for voting on the names of others.
for voting al two party primaries With
i'm a specified time and for the failure of
wardens 10 attend honestly to their du-
ties. The bill was drawn by Repre-
sentatives Kimball and Blodgett of this
city, and Is considered 10 be just what
is needed. although there is a prob
ability that ii will be amended to some
! extent before il becomes a law.
There Will be a decided innovation az
! the state house next week. Following
the example set i'm several other states
the chairs of the presiding officers In
both the senate and house will be ar
tistically draped with the Stars and
/ Stripes and the flag of the state OF
4 Rhode Island. Capt. Mullen. under the
| direction OF Secretary Of State Bennett
/ is attending To this new and pleasing
/ feature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
ASKS $4,000
FOR AN ARM.
Mccoy Suing LymansViIIe Mills
For That Amount.
CAUGHT IN A GARNET MACHINE
Portion Of Arm Remalned in Machine and
Another Part Was Ampuiated.
SAYS HE RECEIVED NO INSTRUCTIONS.
Shortly Before Accident Superintendent Ordered
Him 10 Keep Machine Clsan and Gave Fin
Lively Shake-up-T Trial Of Case Begun.

The trial of the suit of Charles J.Mc-
Coy by his next friend against the Ly
Evansville Manufacturing Company to
recover $4,000 for personal injuries was
begun before a jury in Judge Bos-
worth's court this morning. Shortly af-
ter the trial was begun a recess was
taken until Monday morning.
In 1895 Mccoy who was then ii years
of age went to work for the defendant,
being first employed at a carding ma
chine. Afterwards he was told To go to
q garnet machine and work there. The
second machine is represented To be a
more dangerous one than the first he
worked at and IT is further claimed in
behalf OF the plaintiff that Superin-
tendent Mccarthy went to see Charles
mother before he went to work and she
told him her son had never worked in
a mill before and asked that he be
given special instructions as TO the
danger of the machinery. No special
instructions were given him when ne
went TO work at the garnet machine II
is claimed and he further testified that
his duty was To keep the rollers of the
machine clean.
A couple of hours before the acci-
dent Mccoy says superintendent Me-
Carthy shouted TO him TO keep his ma
Chine clean and followed the shouting
by a good lively shakeup.
McCoy's arm got caught in the ma
chine he says when he was picking
some waste off a roll The arm wa:
terribly mangled. Part of the arm re-
mained i'm the machine and amputatior
was necessary of part of the remain
| der. Mccoy was i'm the hospital mum
| ber of weeks and was confined TO his
| home for four weeks.
Joseph Osfield, Jr., is attorney fol
! the plaintiff and &. Frank PaIkhurs
| attorney for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
REFEREE 0vERRULE0.
Judge Brown in United STATES Court Orders Living
sions Mill Co. Books Produced

The bankruptcy case OF Joseph Dews
came up, by continuance, again in the
United States district court this morn
ing. Mr.. Dews some time ago filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy, but
the petition was opposed by the Wash
ington National Bank of Boston. At
the hearing before Referee Lttlefield
counsel for the bank asked that sub
poena dxces tecum should be issued or
dering Mr.. Dews to produce the books
OF the Livingstone mill company.
This request was declined by the ref
cree and the bank appealed from this
decision, and on Saturday last the ar
guments on the appeal were heard by
Judge Brown, who continued the case
for one week. This morning, all the
persons interested were in court and
some further arguments were made.
Judge Brown over ruled the decision of
Referee Lfttleficld and the subpoena
duces tecum applied for was ordered
10 be issued
This means that Mr.. Dews will have
to produce the books OF the mill COM
pany, and then the case will be further
heard. III. r. Bolles. of Boston, is the
counsel for the bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
WENT TO THE BOTTOM.


AIachas. Me. Jan, 2s.-The schooner
Village Maid. Captain Casseboom re-
ported capsized off Cutler Head on Jan.
"a. is now on the bottom somewhere In
Little Machais bay. Her masts. which
were visible after she sank. have dis
appeared and the crew has been en-
gagged i'm dragging the bay, hoping TO
locate the hull Up To this morning all
efforts have been fruitless. The acci-
dent occurred while CAPTAIN Casse-
boom. who had loaded his vessel at
Little Machias with n cargo OF smoked
herring. was attempting 20 get TO sea
i'm "A southwest gale. intending 10 make
Cutler for a harbor during the storm.
He was struck by a squall when near
Black Ledge and his vessel was thrown
on her beam ends where she filled and
sank. Her crew escaped
The next dav efforts were made To
raise the schooner, but owing 10 the
boisterous weather and high sea little
CUrIti be accomplished the next
morning nothing could be seen
and as the huh has not been
located il Is feared both vessel
and cargo are total loss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
RUBBER co. LITIGATION.
Two Motions In the Banigan Case
Granted by the Court.
Were Made BY Lawyer Norris In Behalf Of
United States Rubber Co.

Charles n. Norris. Jr., counsel Tor
United States Rubber Company, today
appeared before Judge Douglas In the
common pleas division of the supreme
court and made two motions which
were allowed by his honor. James TIL
linghast represented the Banigan es-
tate at the hearing on the motfons.The
motions were first that in the suit of
the Woonsocket Rubber Company VS..
Joseph Banigan the plaintiff be given
leave to strike out In the declaration
all counts but the first one. In this
count the bond given by the stock
holders of the Woonsocket Rubber
Company at the time the late Mr.. Ban
igan joined forces with the trust TO be
responsible for accounts receivable is
declared upon. The second motion was
that the United States Rubber Com
pany be substituted for the Woonsock-
ct Rubber Company as party plaintin.
The defendants counsel was given 30
days TO file any plea in bar or abate-
ment that may be proper in the case.
Mr.. Tillinghast did not enter any
protest against the granting the mo-
tions. Ii will be recalled that "a couple
OF weeks ago the appellate court hand
ed down an opinion sustaining defend
ants demurrer and said that the suit
should have been brought in the name
OF the United States Rubber Company
and OF the Woonsocket Rubber Com
pany.
The amount involved in these suits
against stockholders of the Woonsock-
ct Rubber Company is very large. The
amount for which the Banigan estate
is sued being over a quarter OF mill
lion dollars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
ADDITIONAL SURETY.
Mr. Bliss Is Ordered TO Furnish II
in The Bartlett Case.
Is Suing Rhode Island Hospital Trust CON-
pdny as Administrator.

Some months ago Henry III. Bliss
brought suit TO recover $4,000 on note
given by the late Elizabeth $. Bartlett
Of Slatersville. The Rhode Island Hos
pital Trust company is the admins
traitor on Mrs. Bartlett's estate, and
shortly after il was sued by Mr. Bliss,
who is a resident OF Aver Mass. a mo-
tion was filed by the corporations at
torney that Mr.. Bliss give surety for
costs. Alderman Richard Il. keene OF
the city of Central Falls was accepted
as surety for the payment OF costs
should Mr.. Bliss not prove his case
a few days ago the attorneys OF the
Rhode Island Hospital Trust company
ascertained that. though an influential
citizen of the baby city. Mr.. keene was
not a rich man. Counsel thereupon filed
"A motion for additional surety.
No one in behalf of Mr.. Bliss ap-
peared to oppose the motion. In behalf
Of the defendant corporation {. Fred
Crawford. who is city clerk OF Central
Falls, testified that. though Alderman
Keene's real estate was assessed for
$4,000 il was mortgaged for $4,000. Judge
Stiness granted the motion for addi-
tional surety. w. II. Tillinghast rep
resented the Rhode Island Hospital
Trust company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
DUE 10 FROST.
Fire Alarm Box Failed TO Work Prop
erIy and Caused Mix Up.
Blaze in Cottage on Bay Street Resulted
From Attempt TO Thaw Water Pipe.

The cold weather was at the bottom
OF a mlxup in a portion of the fire
alarm system about 1880 o'clock this
morning and Margaret Carroll lost a
5000 roof OFF her cottage house located
at 2OS Bay street and occupied by Luke
White and family. The blaze arose from
an attempt TO thaw out a water pipe
in the basement and shot up parti-
ton to the roof. where the greater
amount OF damage was done.
Bay street. the scene OF the conila-
grafton runs from Eddy street. about
100 feet from the corner of Potter's
avenue. where the box IL located. Off
Ger Conlon OF station discovered the
blaze and turned TO box 26. il seems
that a new outer door has just been
attached to the box, and the frost had
SO contracted and warped the door, that
the hook failed to make connections
and there was no alarm The officer
Immediately telephoned TO Sergeant
Mowry OF Station >, that box 26 would
not work; also that the fire was IN
house on Bay street. The sergeant inn
mediateIy notified fire headquarters
where Bay street was mistaken for
Day street and from headquarters an
alarm was sent I'm from box 800 at the
corner Of Jackson avenue ana Day
street. Captain Castine meanwhile had
learned OF the whole matter and fol-
lowed the sergeant's notification OF
headquarters as TO the real where
abouts of the blaze and from the bat
terry room box 26 was at last pulled.
During this period, however. Hose 10
and Hook and Ladder 3 had arrived at
the scene of the fire and soon had the
flames eXtinguished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-28
BAD Time TO
SELL STOCKS.
State TreasuTar's Proposal Not
Viewed FavOTah|y
OPINIONS OF BUSINESS MEN.
They Cannot See How State Can Escape
Loss II II Sells at Present Time.
THE VIEWS OF TWO BANK CASHIERS.
Mr.. Boyd Believes Considerable Loss viii Result
II Proposed Sale is Carried 0ui-Mr.
Chaffse Quotes Business Axum.

The interest created in banking ana
business circles generally over the pro-
posed sale OF the states holdings OF
national bank stock has by no means
abated. and the matter is now being
pretty thoroughly discussed by men
who stand high in mercantile pursuits.
and they look at the proposed sale OF
stock from purely a business stand
point.
Several gentlemen connected with the
board of trade were seen this morning,
and they did not hesitate to say that
they could not understand how the
state authorities had arrived at de-
cision to sell the stock at this time.
They did not believe that any level
headed business man would sell stock
when il was away down. and they
failed 60 see how the state was going
TO profit by the transaction. There was
no reason TO sell at this particular time.
and they believed that IT would be
much better 10 wait for time until
the market was better.
MIR. Thomas Boyd. Jr.. cashier of the
Fourth National bank, was seen in re-
gard TO the measures to be adopted by
the state. and he said that banking
men do not generally advise the sale
at auction of any stocks or bonds and
select the dullest time of the market in
which to make such sale. He thought
the state would have to stand quite u
loss by the transaction but he had not
| considered the matter sufficiently to
/ speak about IL at any length.
| MIR. Frank +. Chaffce. cashier of the
! City National bank, tersely remarked
| that IL was well known business
axiom never to sell on falling mar
ket, and beyond that he did not desire
/ to be quoted. He said. however, that
the existing situation i'm national bank
| stock had been brought about by the
| system of interest on deposits, and as
| long as certain institutions paid in
! terest the national banks would have
| to do the same or lose their business.