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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
confessed RobbIno Express Box.

Nevada, Mo-, Feb. 19.-F. l.. Smith. the Missouri, Kansas & Texas brake man on the Eldorado train. which was robbed Saturday night of a package containing $3.O00 confessed Monday night to having abstracted the pack age from the conductors iron box. Smith took the officers to an express car where he had secreted the money. It was found intact. Smith is held on charge of grand larceny.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
JAPAN'S REPLY |S READY|
Proposed Plan for Future Control of Emigration to America Care
 fully Outlined.
TAkAHIRA TO SEE PRESIDENT AT ONCE
Arrangements Already Under Way for the Ambassadors Reception by President Roosevelt When Formal Exchange of Greetings Will Be Made --Jap Steamers Strange Actions.

ToSio, Feb. 19.-The reply of Japan to the memorandum from the Ameri. can government of January 26 will
 be handed to Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien Wednesday, February 19. The document, which has been carefully prepared, outlines plans for the pro posed future control of the emigration of Japanese to America. It includes many concessions which followed con ferences between Ambassador O'Brien. Viscount Hayashi, Japanese minister of foreign affairs, Baron Ishii, chief of the bureau of commerce and MT. D. w. Stevens, advisor to the Japanese embassy at Washington. The latter is acting as advisor to the foreign of- flee pending the arrival of MT. Denni- son. who is expected to resume duties of that position on April 13, upon his return from his vacation. It is be- lieved among the Japanese officials that the proposed plans for the restric- tion of emigration will be satisfactory and therefore will finally settle all the existing differences.
 Washington, Feb. 19.-That there Is to be the least possible delay in the official reception of Baron Kogoro Tax ahira as ambassador from Japan was indicated Tuesday in an early call at the state department of Counsellor Miyaoka, of the Japanese embassy to taKe the first step in arranging the de- tails. These details include the send ing of a formal note to Secretary Root from the embassy requiring informa. tion of the presidents pleasure in the matter. The president will fix a date and hour for the reception, the presi. dents carriage conveying a military aide, will call at the embassy for the ambassador and return him there af- ter he has been formally received at the White house. The presentation will be made by Secretary Root. Both the president and the ambassador will give formal expression to the ex- change of cordial sentiments and these speeches will be given to the public by the state department.
 valparaiso, Feb. 19.-The doing on the coast of Chilli of the Japanese steamer Kasato Maru in view of the proximity of the American battleship fleet, attracted considerable attention here. The Kasato Maru left Iquique on January 23 and steamed out to sea. Nothing was heard from her un- til two days ago, when she arrived at Tocopilla, small maritime town in Antofagasta province. 40 miles dis tant from Iquique. The fact that the vessel spent "A days between these two ports leads to the suspicion in some quarters that she has been ob- serving the progress of the American fleet or studying the Chilean coast in the vicinity of Tocopilla. The Kasato Maru is equipped with wireless tele- graphy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
AmerIcan Car stiIl Leads.

Erie, Pa. Feb. ls.-The American car in the New York-to-Paris auto mobile race took the lead Monday, leaving here at 2 a. m. for Cleveland. An hour later the French car followed. The Italian car Is stalled near Ripley N. r.. and one of the occupants ha returned to Buffalo by train to s. repairs for the machine.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Omaha, Neb. Feb. 19.--A foot of snow, drifted four to six feet deep in many places, greeted the people of Omaha Tuesday. Traffic within the city was practically at a standstill for the entire forenoon, and the swirl ing snow continued to fill the thor oughfares with drifts. Few trains from the east were more than an hour behind schedule, but trains from west ern points, without exception were from one to five and even eight hours behind time. Meager reports received from the outside indicate the storm is general throughout the state and is the worst for several years. The snow began early Monday evening and con tinued throughout the night and Tues day. In many instances the storm will be hard on stockmen on the open range, but no great damage is antici- pated.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

the Missouri w. C.. T. U., died at s;30 o'clock Thursday night at the home of her son, Guy c. H off m a n, 4221
 Windsor avenue. She was the wid- ow of the late Dr. c. Hoffman, and had been president
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

St. Louis, Feb. 19.--A stleet storm prevailed here during the latter part of the night, being followed Tuesday morning by a hard snowstorm of brief duration. In turn the snow storm was followed by a drizzling rain which by noon became steady down pour. The temperature registers S5 degrees.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Burlington, Ia.. Feb. 19.-The worst snow storm of the season was in progress here Tuesday. Traffic was greatly impeded.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
MRS. CLARA c. HOFFMAN DEAD.
President of Missouri w. c. T. u. Passes Away at Sons Home
 in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Feb. 15.-After three months illness of pneumonia, Mrs. ylara c. Hoffman, state president of
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Peoria, H.. Feb. 19.-A fall of eight inches in three hours is the record of snowstorm that struck this city and vicinity at o'clock Tuesday morn ing. The heavy wind accompanying the storm has caused the snow to drift in places. varying from three to six feet, and has practically put street car traffic out of commission.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

St. Joseph. Mo, Feb. 19.-The worst snowstorm in several years was rag ing here Tuesday and railroad and street car traffic was interrupted.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
.G GOOD FOR THE WHEAT
Heavy Snow with Blizzard Condi- tions Reported from Many
 Western Points.
DEEP DRIFTS IMPEDE RAILROAD TRAFFIC

In Nebraska the Storm Is Reported to Be the Worst in Several Years Blizzard in Iowa and Communication of All Kinds Impeded--Snow Fol lows Sleet in Kansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19.-Train ser vice was impeded and street car ser vice in this city demoralized by the heavy fall of snow Monday night. The snowstorm continued Tuesday morning and the rapid drifting baked the efforts to open the lines.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Des Moines, Ia., Feb. 19.-A blizzard which started during Monday night and still raging Tuesday has delayed trains on all roads from one to four hours, stopped street cars and inter- fered with telephone and telegraph communication. Eight inches of snow has fallen and drifted badly. On Rae coon river an ice gorge six miles long has formed just above the city and should warm weather with rain follow the blizzard, destructive flood would sweep through the low part of the city doing much damage. City officials are using dynamite to blow up the gorge but with poor success. People are moving out of houses on the lowlands. For the first time in the history of the city a big ice gorge threatens destruc- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Wichita, Kan, Feb 19.-A 36-mils- an-hour wind and snow visited this part of the state early Tuesday. The thermometer registered 25 degrees above zero at o'clock Tuesday morn ing and at g o'clock had risen two degrees. The change to colder came at midnight and with it the wind that is playing havoc with store signs and movable property.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
The Family Moved.

McGee slipped out in the night, ostensibly for Mena. The next morning four teams, belonging to I. J Garrett, Frank Garrett, F. w. Thornton and Monroe Leonard, went to the McGee home, as agreed. Mrs.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 19.-A blizzard prevailed over Kansas Tuesday which began Monday evening with sleet followed by rainy night, turning to snow Tuesday morning. The railroad offices report similar conditions with a high wind and drifting snow but no delay to traffic. The Rock Island. however, is running it's passenger trains with double-header engines. In Jewell county the worst storm of years is reported. In the vicinity of Topeka half-inch of rain has fallen with the temperature at 31 degrees above zero.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
Boy Plot of Land
To Revent Use for Building
Purchase Made in the Hope That the Government Will
Eventually Convert Property Into Pub
lie Park.

plans for a residence to be started at
once by Mr.. Chandlees the price paid
for the lot was $500
To William II. GOttiieb-120 feet front
on the north side OF Quincy street by
.125 feet deep, IN section 2; the price paid
being $4,000
To Albert Lewis-Fifts feet front on
the south side Of E.Gtterson street IN
Chevy Chase, d. T., for 5000. Mr..
LSwis has had plans prepared for a
residence to be erected IN the near fu-
ture.
c. II. Marshall-A small frontage on
the south side OF Primrose street. i'm
mediately adjoining the property re-
Gently purchased by the same buyer
Edith Quackenbush-A small frontage
TO be added TO her former purchase
on the north side OF Primrose street,
In section 2.
To William J. LaNarr-Three lots on
the south side of Oliver street, Chevy
Chase. D. c.. for about 5000 Mr.
LaNarr VIII build on the property dur
ing the next year.
To J., f TrOth-SeVcnty-fi feet front
in section g. Chevy Chase, for about
$500. Mr. Troth expects 70 build for
his own use
To L. Mackrille-Four lots In section
Is. Chevy Chase, fronting on Taylor
street for S2.000. The property is pur-
chased f-r investment
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
SANE PASTIMES
OF THE DEMENTED
Crazy People Often Have
the Ability to Produce
Useful Articles.

% Some of the inventions Of the insane
are Of scientific value a patient at
Vnlejuif invented a qualification ma
chine" by combining a bottle, plank,
and small metallic tubes, to which he
had fitted faucets. Having set up his
machine, he produced lOaves of bread
the size af a mans head. The bread
was good--so good that it was decided
TO make the machine known. One day
when il was in action the doctor sug-
gested taking a photograph Of It, The
Inventor watched him as If petrified
for a moment; then he fell upon the
machine, wrenched II apart, and
traudpIed IL under foot. The inven-
tfon-an exceedingly useful one
was lost. because no one had seen
him make 1t, and no one dares TO
speak Of it to him. To allude to IL IS
TO bring on a furious attack. Most
lunatics, no matter how cOntented
they may be, generally cherish fur
tive longing to escape They collect
wax from the polished floors, take
the impression of locks, and make keys
from the empty sardine boxes. spoon
handles. or anything to be found.
Dr. Marie's museum includes q collee-
IiOn OF knives OF strange and unheaId-
of shapes. Some or them have blades
made from pieces of glass or slate
and set in handles of corset steels.
Objects harmless in themselves become
dangerous weapons through the ingenu-
iIy of madmen.
Insane sculptoTs are as common as
insane painters The insane sculptor
hews out coarse statuettes. fantastic
animals, ferocious little horned ana
grimacing little devils. An eX-mechanic
Csrves All his SCUM bones That his old
trade is still in his memory IS shown
by the little screws that he makes out
OF the smaller pieces OF bones. lie
works all day at his senseless and IL
diCuIous task Another lunatic, who be-
Heves he Is the incarnation of the soul
OF Beelzebub. passed his time carving
toy men out of wood Each pair OF
his creatures are joined together. now
Harper's Weekly.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
CLEVER ADULTERATIONS,

The Department OF Agriculture, in its
latest year book. grimly describes the
things which the microscope revealed 70
the experts. Pepper contained q large
percentage OF ground olive stones. A
chocolate coating preparation was touno
10 be made of cocoa shells, corn sIarcls
beef talloW and mineral matter sur
Ae{ent 10 TX the color In ddulteTatinS
celery seed ground rock was employed,
in some instances the foreign maITldL
being as high as 40 per cent OF the
whole How many cases or lnolgestlol
,s-era caused how many operations for
aDDendicitus were made necessary, now
MANY deaths were brought about, theFa
is no guessing. The terror thaL Eung
as a tornado cloud had II been some.
thing tangible. Surely, the pure tooQ
law came in time.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
THE SHORTEST EPITAPH.

The undertaken paused in his meas
urements.
There is only one one-word epitaph
in this country" he said. hanging his
tape across his shoulders. 1T is in the
town of Worcester. I believe il is quite
a drawing card. Holiday come
10 see il from miles around.
THE epitaph consists of the word
Gone. A Worcester auctioneer lay
dying. He whispered TO his wife with
a quiet smile; "I've been "Giong, go
ing" all my life. Now I'll soon be
Gone" Put that on my tombstone,
dear. That one word Gone" only.
The wife complied concluded the
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
BLIND MEN SELDOM SMOKE

Blind men seldom smoke Those who
We're tnveterate smokers in their sighted
Gays find that after losing their sight
pipe Or a cigar has no attraction for
them. The man who has no eyes TO
watch the smoke curl and drift about
his head apparently has no use for
cigar.
something different from smoking in
th5 dark. Besides, few persons smoke
in total darkness Usually there is
starlight or freight enough to enable
a man To keep track OF the smoke.
When deprived OF that fascinating
pastime the cigar loses its charm, and
the man who is blind resigns himself
TO a smokeless oldaEe.-New York Press
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
PURCHASE GROUND
TO WIDEN STREET
Commissioners II a S te u.
Opening of Street Car
Service to Station.

In order that direct street car service
to the Union Station from the north~
western sections OF the city may DO
inaugurated with as little delay as pos
sible, the District Commissioners havs
acted promptly in the matter OF taking
steps for the widening CT G street at
its intersection with Massachusetts ana
New Jersey avenues. They have al
ready purchased portion of square 6zss
on which is certain property that VIII
have TO be removed ~ order that the
widening Of q street may be effected.
The price paid was $1,000
Granted by Congress.
Permission 10 purchase this property,
or, If necessary, TO institute condemna-
tiOn proceedings in order 10 obtain iS
for the purpose indicated, was granted
by Congress in its last session. Ths
authority included TIE provision that
the cost was 10 be betrayed by the
Anacostia and Potomac Railway Com
pany In order to make the building
line uniform, # viii be necessary 10 pur-
chase four parcels in the same squares
and the Commissioners are authorized
10 DO this, and also 10 institute CondeTn-
nation proceedings If necessary.
The change will place those employed.
in the Government Printing Office. which
OverlOOks this locality, in direct touch
with street car service to tie Union
Station. Il viii also enable those trav-
cling by the Seventh street line Of the
Capital Traction Company to reach th6
station by a far more direct route than
at present. Finally. it will allow all
those taking transfers for cars from o
and Fifteenth streets to go 20 the sta-
ton in almost a direct line.
Cars Route.
The G street cars, bound for Brooks.
land from the Treasury building. VIII
pass along G street to New Jersey ave~
nue.. and thence, on account OF the
widening OF G street, viii pass to Mas
] sachusetts avenue in almost a straight
line and then run 10 Union Station by
taking an easy curve into MassachU-.
setts avenue.
The tracks on which the cars now
pass around the circular reservation as
the intersection Of New Jersey avenue
and Massachusetts, avenue Will be re-
moved The change VIII also result in
the removal Of the large fountain now
in that reservation. The circular tract
of land viii be cut into two triangular
plots.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

ever, seems considerably less than in
the West and South. One Southern
firm, for instance, reports that the
business outlook is better than at any
time this year. The ending of the coal
miners strike removes the only cloud
on the horizon Of progress in this dis
triet Building operations shON mark
ed increase in the South Atlantic and
Gulf States Inquiries and orders show
steady revival of building operations
in all sections Of this territory. The
South has weathered safely the gale OF
frenzied finance, and with an abiding
faith in her own resources and return
TO safe and sane dealing with the cor
porations that have done so much 10
develop them, we believe she will march
steadily forward 10 victory in all in
dustrial undertaking."
Reports From Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia firm reports: TO large
construction work is likely to be under
taken in the Northern States until the
spring. and, on this account, the en-
gagement OF engineers for such opera
tions is not likely 10 become general
until the fall. We can report consid'
erable activity in the professional part
OF our UASAllC1ob 4lrAlAANlEu AaAN % leN--
% reports on the betterment OF existing
properties. We should like 10 emphasize
the advantage that would accrue q
manufacturers who build now. on ac'
count of the low price OF materials and
the favorable labor market. Conditions
as We see them point to marked i'm
provement after the first of the year.
The prospect in the Southern States
would seem, therefore, to be the more
Immediately promising. The point Is
that the outlook for building is also
improving. and as the realty market is
marching steadily forward on It's own
merits. the added impetus 10 be *
pected frol.. greater building activities
naturally stHI further enhances the
situation.
Locally, the buying of land for invest
ment. and the purchasing of homes an
the suburbs are additional features OF
! the present market. Home buying con-
tinues steadily in the various outlying
districts, and house lots have now been
! prepared in such numbers as to indicate
that the demand for a long while %
! come will be fully met. The investment
/ feature includes buyers from all parts OF
! the country. This is nothing new how
/ ever, but il proves again the permanent
quality Of the favor with which Wash
ington real estate is regarded.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
CITIZENS SEEKING
BETTER STREETS

The Commissioners have received from
a number of property owners and resi-
dents Of Metropolis View, a request for
the grading and macadamizins Of
Seventh street. Franklin street, Fourth
street. and Girard place in that sub
division.
II is requested also that Franklin
street be extended eastward by an ele-
waited roadway over the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
Plans for New 100000
Court House Are Near
ly Completed.
JUDICIARY SQUARE
is THE LOCATION
Specifications Call for Brick Walls.
Court Room on Second
Floor.

The site for the new S20000O building
for the District Court Of Appeals has
been chosen by Elliott Woods. superin-
-tendent of the Capitol and grounds,
after a consultation with Col. Charles
Is. Bromwell, q. S. A, in charge of
public buildings and grounds. Plans
are nearing completion in Superintend-
ent Woods drafting office and work
viii be commenced later in the fall.
The new building will be built near
the northwest corner OF the present
court house. in the direction Of Fifth
and + streets northwest. 1t will occupy
space in judiciary square, and viii
be connected with the old court building
by covered passageway one story
high 1t Will have two full stories and
an attic IL will not be occupied i'm
mediately after completion. but gradual
ly. as the future growth Of court bust
ness shall require
Walls VIII Be Bnck.
The walls VIII be Of brick, covered
with stuceo, and ornamented after a
manner in keeping with the present
courthouse. The building viii extend
l27 feet north and south, and 10l feet
east and west. The central courtroom
viii he on the second. 'or main, floor,
lighted by a skylight
The main public entrance viii be on
the north. 10 the ground floor. A wide
staircase will lead 10 a public lobby on
the second floor.
Directly beneath the central court
room there viii be a large space which
must necessarily be dark. This will be
used for files and other storage pur-
/ poses. Around the sides of the first
/ floor. however. there Will be a number
OF rooms and offices Just at the right
I OF the main Sntrance, on the ground
{ floor Will be d large reporters room,
I with accessories. In other parts Of this
floor viii be public toilet rooms. a large
attorneys room. large room for the
clerk Of the court and his assistants, a
consultation r0oms room for messen-
I gers, stenographers, and so on. In the
rear VIII be a small staircase leading TO
an entrance 10 the courtroom on the sec
1 ond floor.
Judges Rooms.
On the second floor win be two large
rooms arranged en- suite. for the judges,
and rooms also for their secretaries.
There viii be a large conference room
on tbs south size OF the building on this
/ floor.
The portico VIII be on the north side
/ OF the building. The structure has been
designed 10 De 2s near as possible like
the old buildlnE. and will be arranged
so that If ever in the future still an
OTHER building becomes necessary this
may be built on the opposite side uf the
old courthouse to keep the group sym
metrical.
SUPERINTENDENT Woods has arranged
/ 10 have as many as possible of the
trees spared. As many as are worth
the trouble viii be transplanted, and an
leXpert was recently at the site 70 single
out which trees deserved to be selected
/ for this purpose.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
ROSEATE PREDICTIONS.

is a prophet always without honor
in his own country2'
"A class prophet usually is" re-
sponded the college graduate who was
manipulating the controller of a trolley
Car.-EXchange.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

A peculiar as we'll as interesting re-
cent sale was that Of the triangular
plot Of ground fronting Columbia road,
Champlain avenue, and Euclid streets
northwest. The well-to-do residents OF
that locality have bought the Land joint
ly. for The express purpose of prevent
ing the property being used for any
building purposes. They hope that the
Government may buy the land, and de-
velop 1t into a public park. The land
was sold through the Office Of Thomas
j. Fisher a Co, incorporated.
During the week, this firm sold six
Of the twelve houses that are being
Carolina avenue and = street north
west The last OF six houses built By
X. II. Bailey at the corner OF Thir-
teenth and Harvard streets northwest
has also been sold. The purchaser,
George w. Stokes. will occupy the prop
erty as his home.
A lot on street southeast, between
Eighth and Ninth streets, has been
Sid by this firm 20 a builder. who will
erect n house there. This builder mas
Just completed two houses on c street,
between Eighth and Ninth, on lots pur-
chased from the same firm.
The property numbered 1897 Ninth
street, has been sold for l. L. King, the
price being about S3,750.
Considerable activity I'm land in Chevy
Chase is reported by Fisher & co. Some
interesting sales have recently been
made by the firm IN that district. as
follows.
IT, d. p s ~, -. 60
south side Of Quincy street in section
2. opposite the Chevy Chase Club. The
property is l25 feet deep; the price paid
was S42
To Horace r. Chandlee-Northeast cor
ner OF Connecticut avenue and Lenox
street, section 2. 125 feet front on Con-
necticut avenue by lis feet on Lenox
street. a. II. sonneman has prepared