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The Washington times., 1906-04-10
Wants Right Party Reimbursed.

But The conscience-stricken Nebraskan
does not want the money turned over
TO the conscience fund without investi-
CATION He fears the paymaster who
overpaid him suffered by having the
overpayment taken out of his salary.
If so, he wants Senator Burkett to hunt
up the paymaster or his heirs and do
justice. If the Government stood the
loss, then ne wants the money turned
in 10 the Government.
Senator BurkeIt'S secretary. George
Tobey, has started in TO explore the
facts. The War Department, the Treas
ury and the Pension Office all have SET
men to work to find just under what
circumstances the old soldier was over
paid and who all these years has borne
the burden of the OVerpayment, the pay
master or the Government
Whatever happens, ii is certain the
S3333 will never find its way back tc
Nebraska.
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
Confined to Ship.

The victims are IN an Isolated ward Of
the hospital and the steamship on which
the remainder of the crew are held is
anchored in midstream- She will stay
there fifteen DAYS. until the period OF in
cubation has expired.
The death OF two OF the crew on the
voyage and the fact that the ship came
from Bombay aroused the suspicious Of
the quarantine officials as TO the nature
of the disease.
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
Mems Clothing for Easter

We offer Mems and Youths fine
tailored Suits worth $40 at $3.50; Suits
worth S12 at $3.50, and the finest Suits
worth $500 and $500 SIT 90
AT -------------------- "
Mems Fine Tailored Dress Pants:
worth 50 80 and 81: perfect fitting. We
can fit any size man in these pants; !;
offered as an Easter special SD OQ
at. pair o
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
Sale Of Easter Shirt Waists

II n d me White Lawn nOc
Waists; Sl.<9 value. at...-......1O
Fine India Linen Waists. in ali the
latest styles; S.9S vaiue. 81 40
at ------------- ----------.-- ="
Those pretty s1on White Lawn
Waists. with embroidery front, latest
style sleeves; regular value 81 < &C
Sale price ------..---------.-.- u y
See those fine S3-Ss Lace Waists, silk
chiffon lining. that we offer 5 = 40
We have just received 20 dozen Fine
Waists OF every kind, including black
and white lawn and fancy colored
ssd %sisss S 10 yeFy yaIge laiss5 ssye; sc 0e
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
THIS MAh2

he has a tremendous appetite, yet las
no desire TO exert himself IN the least
He seems lazy and indOlent. His sleep
is ftful and troubled. He has pains
under his shoulder blades an2 bitter
taste remains in his mouth. His tongue
is often furred and coated. He is dizzy
when he gets up TO walk or arises from
STOPPING over. One day his bowels may
move. but the next day he is constipated-
The natural sewers Of the body become
clogged up, the bic in the stomach
not being able 10 pass out through the
natural channels is absorbed into the
blood II you said " he is bilious man. T"
you would be exactly right, but how few
there are who know what 20 do for such
q condition See herei Read carefully
and you will find out what 10 do If you
have similar feelings. take as directed
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
No Danger to Shore.

DR. Fairfax, surgeon in the public
health and marine hospital service Al
Reedy Island. says there is absolutely
no danger Of the plague spreading to this
city or any part OF the country.
Besides the crew OF fortY-five men.
Captain Mckenzie and the pilot, Chris
topher BaCkman are required TO remain
on the ship so that no opportunity viii
be given for a spread OF the disease.
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
HAUNTED BY 1888
FOR FORTY YEARS
Overpaid Soldier at Last
Unburdens Conscience.
ANXIOUS TO PAY RIGHT PARTY
Maybe the Government Lost and May be
an Individual, But He Wants
Justice Done

y Nebraska soldier of the civil war.
who has had the burden of S33.33. to
which he was not entitled, resting on his
conscience for over forty years. has
finally concluded to cast aside his load.
The old soldier has prospered since the
war and is wealthy In a letter to Sen
ator Burkett he incloses a draft for
s3s3S, which is TO be turned over to
whoever is entitled to il. il is explained
that AT the end Of the civil war this
veteran was by accident overpaid So. 80. 80
Conscience EaSed for a Time.
II didn't begin 10 weigh on his mind
for some years after. Not long after the
war he began TO urge a pension claim.
He was kept out Of pension eight years.
and during this period. deeming himself
unJustly treated by the Government, the
$3.50 did not rest so heavy on his con-
science. Finally the pension was allow
ed, and since then the 333 has arisen
to trouble the old man at frequent in
tervals. Finally he concluded 10 send
II back 10 Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-04-10
STAR THEATER


VIII render THE ATONEMENT'' with a
magnificent chorus OF 10. FIRST CONG
CHURCH. 1eth and G. under the auspices
Of ThC Ladies' Missionary Society. WE'D
NESDAN EVE. APRIL Is. Tickets at Phil
pitts, = Pa ave. Subscribers select seats
April III. Public sale viii open April L.
apS-St
The Washington times., 1906-04-10

10000 Easter Lilies and Easter Plants
al a 3Oee reduction this week at
KRAMERS. THE FLORIST. sls ST nv
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Will Follow His Wife.

pr. M. K. Began of Eureka Springs writes the Star:
 Enclosed please to find $l.00 for another year's subscription to your most valuable paper.
 "I have never been in Mena but if Mrs. Began keeps on at her present gait l seem liable to be there body and soul ere long"
 Mrs. Began visits Mena quite often, owns good property here in her own name and evidently know a good town when she sees it. Come along doctor, we will care for you "body and soul"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
GRAND JURY EMPANELLED.
New York Body to Investigate Insurance sa4 Matters and Especially Cam
 paigu Contributions.

New York, May S.-The special grand jury which is to investigate in- surance matters, and especially cam paign contributions, was empanelled Monday. District Attorney Jerome, who asked for this jury was present with several of his assistants when it was sworn. Justice Scott. of the criminal branch of the supreme court, in his charge said:
 "Your attention will be called to a series of alleged crimes which have occasioned much discussion in the public press and in various financial circles. The legislature has passed laws remedying, so far as it can. all past mistakes. Your duty is to in- quire If any crime has been committed under the law as it stood before the legislative action. You will have the active and energetic assistance of the district attorney and you are entitled at all times to call upon him for as- sistance and advice. You are not to be swayed by suspicion or clamor in any of your work"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
ROBBED LETTERS OFFICE
Burglars Secured from $1O.OOO to &25, 900 Worth of Bonds and Other
 Negotiable Papers.

Chicago, May S.-The office of Joseph Letter, and of the estate of the late Levi z. Letter, father ot Joseph Letter, was robbed Sunday night and bonds and securities valued at from $1O.0O0 to $25,OOO were stolen The burglars gained entrance to the office by breaking in the door with a sledge hammer, using rubber mats to deaden the force of their blows.
 The robbery which is supposed to have been committed Saturday night was not discovered until the clerks entered the office Monday. A hasty examination of the contents of the vault caused the assertion by the clerks that securities valued at from s1O0,0O0 to s25000O had been taken When Hugh Crabbe, the manager of the estate of Levi z. Letter, ar. rived at the office he at once de clared that the robbery would moi amount to more than $10,000 or $25,- 900 and produced a package of bonds valued at s125,000 which the clerks thought had been stolen. The offices of Robert E. and Frank Grove, at torneys, adjoining that of the leite, estate. was also entered and securities valued at about s5.000 were taken.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
KILLED BY A BURGLAR.
Charles l.. Spier, Confidential Agent of H. H. Rogers. Loses Life While De-
 lending His Property.

New York. May S.--Charles l.. Spier, prominent business man of Staten Island, and said to be con- fidential agent of H. H. Rogers, vice president of the Standard oil com pany, was shot and instantly killed in duel with burglar in his home in New Brighton, Staten Island, early Monday. After his house was robbed by burglars several months ago MT. Spier prepared to defend it against them when they paid him another visit.
 Monday morning MT. and Mrs. Spier were awakened by the noise of burglar who was gathering up the silverware in the dining room on the floor below. Arming himself with his revolver, MT. Spier ran downstairs and shot at the intruder His first shot missed the man who drew his own weapon and fired rapidly at MT. Spier until the weapon was empty. After the first shot Mr. Spier's re- volver missed fire but two of the bur glars shots penetrated his heart and MT. Spier's body was found by his wife on the floor of his dining room. The burglar escaped leaving behind the booty he had collected.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
RED RIVER FALLS SLIGHTLY.
News From Upper River Region Yes.
 terday Was Cheering.


 Iexarkana, May 5.-The news from upper Red river today is very cheering. Arthur City re- ports the river falling there. The river rose slowly all day to- day at points adjacent to Miller county, and at some places it went beyond the danger mark.
 At Fulton the gauge registered N.7, which is within three-tenths of the danger mark, and the wa. ter registered one-tenth of an inch ot the lander mark at 5:3O o'clock this afternoon. It rose SIX inches there during the day.
 The levees so tar have stood the strain and in all probability the crest of the high water will have passed during the night. It IS generally believed that while all danger IS not yet passed the probability of all overflow is much less than was indicat tee Fr'- day and the day before.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
More New Elks.

The Elks held an interesting meeting at their lodge room last u1ght and before the meeting adjourned, which was after lc o'clock, autlers were grown on the heads of large class of can didates who were initiated into the mysteries of the order. After the limitations were over nice lunch was served which was greatly enjoyed by the hungry Elks. Next Monday night au- other class will be initiated.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
BOY BURGLARS AT HOT SPRINGS.
Iouths Defy Police and Commit Robber-
 ies Without Hinderance.

Hot Springs, May 5.-Boy burglars who have annoyed busi- Pess men of Hot Springs for the past two years, at intervals, are (gain busy. They last night lobbed Wier's grocery store oi lbout Sb0 worth of cigars, tobacco |nd caewing gum, cheese. crack (rs and sardines.
 The police are powerless to |heck the boys depredatiors.
 hey cannot be placed on the nain gang nor held in jail, under ne law. When one was recently onvlcted and sent to the reform apartment of the state penlten-
 ary on an eight months sen. fnce, Governor Davis promptly
 ardoned him out.
 The boys vary in age from Fght to fifteen years.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
LOCAL RESULTS MAY BE SERIOUS
The Effect the Supreme Court Decision
 May Have on Road Tax.

Tbe action of the State Su- preme court in declaring amend ment No. } to be unconstitutional has caused great deal of worry among those who are interested q ID good roads, owing to the fact that the special road tax amend ment which was adopted Tn a similar manner is also likely to be declared null and void when passed upon by the Supreme court.
 The railroad company in pay ing it's taxes filed a protest against the payment of the road tax, and should the court finally decide definitely against the legality of this tax the company will get back the amount paid this year as road tax. Thos e who failed to tile protest against the payment of this road tax can not recover this money no matter what the courts may do. It re- quires a formal protest, at or before payment, to make ''sav- ing clause"
 The total amount of money derived from the road tax in the county amounts to 5000, and of this amount the railroad paid s, 900.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Quarterly Conference.

Presiding Elder K. R. Moore held quarterly conference at the M. E. church, South, May 5. Aside from the regular business M. P. Olney, w. E. Anderson, K. D. Sale and M. M. Osborn were added to the board of trust ees. The following delega tes were elected to district conference which meets at Ashdown: " l.. Anderson. M. NJ. Osborn, M. P. Olney and w. B. Montgomery. Alternates E. J. Baker and NJ. A. Brock.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Ais Father Dead.

Mr. Charles Tarr, who recently came to Mena and as manager, opened up the Graham Clothing Store, received message this afternoon from his brother al Hiawatha, Kas., announcing the death of bis father. Ms. Tarr left on the afternoon train to at tend the funeral. His fathers death was caused by heart trouble and although very sudden was not entirely unexpected as letter received Sunday stated that his father was not well being troub' led some with his heart.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
TEARING UP THE EARTH.'
ae Southwestern Slate Company Re-
 Opening Quarries.

A. Danville, Superintendent of Pe Southwestern Slate Company, as 'n from Slatirgtol oday and fported that he wa at work Hn zo men tearing up the earth pa installing new machinery reparatory to re-opening the Fa'e quarries and begin the man 'ac'ure ot slate for the market. me Tact that eng gineers are \" 'u the field completing the plvey ot the railroad from Mena
 ios springs, coupled with the s'uVe assurance that this road
 'e built as an early day, is prime cause for again begin ss work at these quarries with view of having a supply of ''e ready for the markets when
 'oad reaches that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Election of Officers.

At meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge held last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
 J. l.. Green, c. c.
 George Pettitt, V. c.
 c. C.. Huston, Prelate.
 w. N. Johnson, M. w. E. w. Hamilton, M. A. w. T. Bradbury, l. G.
 Dan Watkins, o. G.
 I. NJ. Davis, K. K. and s. I. A. Richards, M. and Ex.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
AN OPEN AIR MEETING
Of Fruit Growers at the St. John
 Fruit Farm.


 Fruit Farm. A meeting will be held at the home of A. w. St. John on Mon day, May IA, at 1:3O p. m., to which all who are interested ln fruit growing are cordially invit- ed. An interesting program has been arranged as follows: K. D. c. Dodd-Early Fruit Growing in Arkansas. K. Osborn = Care of Young Fruit Trees.
 ]. w. Edwards-Soil Culture. w. E. Durham-Orchard Plant ing.
 A. w. Smlth-plums and Cher ries.
 Rev. Father Gallagher-Flow- CT Culture.
 Mrs. Fred Wigstrand Poem
 A. w. St. John, NJ. s. Schermerhorn, Pres.
 Sec'y.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
nVEYORS IN
 THE FIELD
eo COMPLETE THE SURVEY OF RAIL- poAD FROM MENA TO HOT SPRINGS
rh;s Meaus Rapid Construction of New poad and the Shipment of Slate to Meua and the Markets of Void
 Over the K. (. 5. Ky.

Parties in from Slatington and
 the vicinity of Black Springs re- aor, that Engineer E.. c. Buchan-
 n vith full corps of assistants a,d an outfit of seven teams and full camping equipment are at work completing the survey of new railroad from Mena to Hot Springs, camping last night mar the divide, three miles this side of Slatington.
 It will be remembered that a . essing call for this surveying corps at another point on the Kansas City Southern several weeks ago caused a delay in this |work but 1t will TOW be pushed to |conpletion.
 It has beeu known that Engin- ger Buchanan had been in Meua Tor several days getting his assist |auts and equipments together and
 was delayed in starting two days Ion account of the heavy rain last Iweek. For reasons best known 10 those most interested no public
 mention was made of the facts, or Inf his starting on this surveying "trip but now that he IS Tn the |6eld and at work the Star is at
 liberty to publish the fact.
 This means active and energet |ic work from this time on till the
 road is completed and in the not |tar distant future manufactured Slate from the slate fields this
 road will penetrate will be ship bed into Mena over the new road
 hnd out to the markets of the
 world over the lines of the K. C.
 s. railroad.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Government Supplies Burned.

Seattle, May Burlington dock, filled with government supplies in- tended for shipment to the Philippines on the transport Sherman was de- stroyed by fire that broke out early Monday. The transport Sherman ly.
 ing along the dock, was damaged in the rigging and the masts and rigging of the French ship Daniel, lying north of the dock, were damaged by the flames. Several box cars standing alongside the warehouse were burned.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Leader of Holy Rollers" Killed.

Seattle. Wosh., May S.-Frank E Creffield, leader of the so-called re- ligious organization known as the Holy Rollers, was shot in the forehead Ind instantly killed Monday on First avenue near Cherry street. Cre1ield's blood paid for the practices which his organization followed. The man who killed him, George Mitchell, says he wiped out the stain which his family suffered through the wronging of his two sisters by the leader of the Holy Rollers.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
MEETING OF
 CITY COUNCIL
Newly Elected Officers Making Good Col. lecti0Bs-AIderH an WOrreIl
 Resigns.

The first regular meeting of the new city council was held at the mayors office last night with all members present except Alderman Clayton who was absent from the city.
 Aside from allowing claims against the city amounting to S302 66, little business of import ance was transacted at last n'g hts meeting.
 Owing to difference of opinion between Alderman J. W. Worrell and several of the other aldermen Tn reference to street work, Mir. Worrell rendered his resignation as alderman from the thirG ward, which was accepted by the coun- Gil.
 No action was taken by the council at last nights meeting on the stock law proposition, the matter to come up for considera- tion at an adjourned meeting of the council to be held tomorrow night. The matter of putting down concrete sidewalk around the public library building will also come up for consideration at this adjourned meeting.
 Mayor Olney submitted a re- port for the last fifteen days in April, which speaks well for the administration so far. The re- port is as follows:
 Fines assessed ......... S77. .0O Fines collected in cash. :. 61 .35 Fines worked on streets. Is. 65 Licenses collected ...... 52. 90 Sale of impounded stock. 20.0o
 The above amounts collected were more than enough 10 pay the salaries of the officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

sa ane most vigorous workers |ra 4. spells of "tired feeling" now \ 'nen. This feeling is caused " esse'angmert in the stomach, tr;o,.,s qua bowels. A few doses of "A" , Ash Bitters quickly cor. S0oa 'ne disorder and sends the krrn lngllng through the veins, N ,ug He and energy through
 bsc;,, system. w. c. Vandiver,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Gen. Parkhnrst Dead.

Coldwater. Mich. May S.-Major Gen J. c. Parkhurst. well known as an officer in the army of the Cumber, land. during the Civil war who served two years as provost marshall-general under General Thomas and who was United States minister to Belgium under President Cleveland. died sud denly Sunday night at his home here
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Dental Consolidation.

Lindsay, Maxwell and Mayheld
 the title of the new firm --at I,indsay's old stand over post office-best equipped office in the county-best work. 90 o1
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

The ladies wonder how Mrs. B. manages to preserve her youth ful looks. The secret is she takes Prickly Ash Bitters; 1t keeps the system in perfect order. w. C.. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
Light Frost in Indiana.

Indianapolis, May s.-The greater portion of Indiana was covered by a light frost Sunday night. Reports from all parts of the state indicate that the damage to vegetables has been considerable with slight damage to fruits in some sections.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kidneys. regulates the liver, tones ID the stomach and purifies the bowels. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-15
AT THE HOTEL GRAMATaN.

Tho delightful weather OF Sunday brought scores
OF driving and automobile parties 70 the HoteI
GraxaAtan. IN Bronxve. to pa<take OF The refresh
ing Mncheons for which this house is fase be-
coming noted 80 extra luncheons being served
In addition to the 235 regular gussts OF the hotel:
this Ia iarge to handle in spacious diuins,
room that OF the GraInatar. but everything =
systematically arranged that the luncheon wene
or Ike clookwork
John J. Sfnclare had his guests ae luncheon
on Sunday Gsneral Stewart l. Woodrord. ex-Arr,-
baaeAdor to Spain. accompanied by MIRA Woodfcra
crau Root. ts, general manager OF tho New
York City street railway lines. brought up q
party Of friends 70 luncheon Sunday IN bis
WHITE steamer.
Arrives at tbs Granatans Mr.. and Mrs s. a
Morrison. NJ. e Burnett. Mr.. and Mrs. H. irwin
NE and Mrs G.. T. Stockholm. Mr.. and Mrs, ~
II 6ranoeryx Miss Granbery, Z 7. and E. G Gram
hA1y, Nas Edith n Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
flnds, R e Rogers. Colonel and Mrs. I. r.
John J. Sinclare Mrs. W. n Falconer. Bruce Il
Archibald Haynes. William II. Baldwin. w. R Nc
Icughln, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Bcknell. J. K. Dodds,
YrotSssof and Mrs. Robert II. Hatch. G. A Beckar.
y. T. Hun8erford Qren Root. Jr. Miss Mary A.
ford. Captain and Mrs. A G. Gordon. all OF New
York; Mr.; and Mrs. 3. "A. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs
Q, A. Whitley, Mr., and Mrs, G. c. Spence ot
1rYok4n M and AIrA r. X. Waldo, Bossonl Ar.
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