davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
KILLED BY \ FRIEND
THE MYSTERY OF THE AuTcHiN. SON MURDER AND ROB-
 5ERY CASE SOLVED.
ORVIllE POLAND SHOT JESSE HlYMlkeR
After Haymaker Had Given Poland Shelter for the Night the Latter Killed His Benefaetor--The Mur derer Got $7.25--Docs Not Even Know Where Money Went.

Hutchinson, Kas., Feb. 26.-That he killed his sleeping friend after the lat ter had given him shelter for the night was the confession made Thursday by Orville Poland. Poland was arrested Wednesday on suspicion that he had killed Jesse Haymaker. Wells-Fargo agent in the Santa Fe depot. and then robbed both the depot and the uptown offices of the company. He is 1s years old
 Poland sought to give the impression that he was asleep when he fired the shot. He said that he and Haymaker went to sleep together and that he awoke with a revolver in his hand and his friend dead beside him. After that. Poland said, he robbed the money drawer.
 In telling of the crime, Poland said:
 T may have been crazy. but did it. We both went to sleep. Later l woke, and he was dead, and had 8 pistol in my hand. Then went to the uptown office and robbed the cash drawer. l got SIPS. l don't know why did t."
 Poland wanted to go to Chicago, but had no money It Is supposed that it was to get the money to make the trip that he killed his friend. He was admitted 10 the express office by Hay maker himself. having told Haymaker that hls mother was not at home. The part of the story relating to the actual killing was written out and signed by Poland It follows:
 went back after leaving Hart. Hay maker let me in. 1 went to the north door first. We both went to bed was outside the wire and he was in. side. Then we went to sleep. When awoke the revolver was in my hand and he was shot After I saw what had done I got his keys and went to the office and robbed the cash drawer. threw the keys away just as passed a grader on the north side of the road as they were bringing me In. kept the key ring.
 The Hart referred to in the comics. sion Is an employee of the express company who was last seen with Fo- land on the night of the killing Fo- land left Hart at the latter's home and went on to his own home, as Hart sup posed. Instead. Poland went back to the depot express office and called to Haymaker, after pounding on the door.
 Let me in. Jess. Mother Is not at home, and I want to sleep with you
 The night baggageman heard Poland say this and his remembrance of 1t gave the officers their first suspicion of Poland.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Trxxfb and
 Qualify

appeal to the Well-Iniormed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing. Accor- sgly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs sai Elixir os~ Senna is the only remedy of Lnown value, but one of many reasons Thy it is the best of personal sad family laxatiyes is the fact that it cleanses sweetens and relieves the internal organs on which it acts without any debiIitatiI.g after effects and without having to increase the quantity from time to time. : 1t acts pleasantly and naturally and truly as laxative, and it's component parts are known to and approved by physicians, as it is free from all objection able substances. To get it's beneficial effects always purchase the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go, only and for sale by all leading drug.
 gisls
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
The Cycle of Fashions.

Progress follows the line of ad- vantage, substituting always the bet ter adapted: 1t never returns on itself. never substitutes fish oil for kerosene, horse cars for trolley cars. Fashion, on the other hand. moves in cycles. Could we run the successive fashions of woman's hat or sleeve or skirt dur ing century through biograph rap idly what systole and diastole we should see. an alternating dllation and contraction. like the panting of some queer animal-Prof E. A. Ross, in Social Psychology
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
WITH THE ELEPHANT FLEET.
Indian cosstine Steamers That Trans
 port Largest of All Animals.

Its elephant fleet is one of the strangest and most deadly depart ments maintained by the British gov ernment in India. It is large fleet of coasting steamers specially built Tor the transport of elephants.
 India's population Is one-fifth that of the entire globe. All these people use elephants They use them for draught work and for tiger-hunting, and in the arenas of the native states they even pit them against one another and against wild beasts. The elephant fleet transfers the animals from Dacca, the trapping and training headquar- ters, to the various districts whence comes the demand.
 To get an elephant aboard ship is a dificuit and dangerous task. The ami mai must wade through the surf to q stout raft. and this unknown surf, so white and tuniuituous. often terrfhes and maddens him. If in his fury he sIauglters a mahout or two. he can not be greatly blamed.
 Once on the raft, his legs are tied to pegs. and the slow sail to the ship is uneventful. But now great band must be arranged under the elephants belly, and a crane must hoist him up some twenty or thirty feet to the deck. Here again the elephant cannot be set down as intractabie if. losing his head in that unprecedented aerial journey. he murders some more mahouts.
 Very prosperous, albeit stained a lit' tie with mahouts' blood. the elephant fleet for many years has piled up and down the Indian coast. embarkins and disembarking It's heavy unmanageable freight
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04

Fort Monroe, Va, Feb. 25.-The bad weather which greeted the battleship feet at the Virginia Capes Monday. the worst the 16 ships have experi' enced in any port visited on their way around the world. continued Tuesday. Storm signals were hoisted on the beach and during the after noon a stiff southeaster set in. driving a stinging rain before 1t. The ships safely at anchor paid little heed to the blow. but the little white and gray steam launches running between ship and shore were buffeted by winds and waves
 That part of the roadsted running west from the Old Point Pier seemed fairly choked with fighting craft Tues day. The two long lines of the com bined squadrons of Admirals Sperry and Arnold stretched away from the dock almost as far as the eye could reach, the gray ships of the stay at home fleet fading away in the rain and mist which overspread the har. bor. The ships were made snug and tight for the storm and only small American ensign at the after fagstaff and the commanding officers flags at | the peaks were to be seen Tuesday in place of the rainbow streamers which Monday clothed the vessels of the fleet in gala attire.
 Nearly one-half of the ships began coaling Tuesday in spite of the weath- CT. All of the vessels came in with bunkers nearly empty after the long and stormy run from Gibraltar. IL IS hoped that the last of the ships will have been coaled by Saturday in or der that the men may parade in Nor folk on that day.
 | One of the most interesting sights Tuesday was the departure of large number of enlisted men, whose terms of service had expired. AS they left the side of the vessel on which they had served, the departing men were | given lusty cheers by the sailors. Still attired in their sailor togs the men reached the government dock loaded down with all manner of luggage.
 Negro boys and porters lettering about the dock reaped a harvest from the home-going sailors, who disdain ing to carry their own satchels, and bundles, handed them over to the boys to be taken to the railroad station or trolley cars. The bluejackets brought home all manner of souvenirs from every country visited.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
whi..lIns on Sabbath In Scotland.

Concerning the Scottish reproduction of whistling on the Sabbath, Dean Rramsay has characteristic story. A famous Glasgow artist met an old Hightland acquaintance unexpectedly. Donald, what brought you here?" "ou, weel, sir. 1t was bad place yon: they were baad folk-but they're a God fearin' set O folk here" Well. Donald. I'm glad to hear it." "Ou. ay. sir. deed are they: an I'll gle ye an instance o't Last Sabbath just as the kirk was skailin' there was a drover enfield frae Dumfries comin' along the road whistlin'. an lookin' as happy as if 1t was ia middle O the week. Wsel. sir, GOT laads is 6 God fearin' set O iaads. an they were just coming oot O the kirk 'od they yckit upon him an a'most killed him!"r
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
In Gay Paree.

What kind of an eating house do you call this?" asked the man from Chicago as he entered a queer-looking establishment in Paris.
 This is one horse restaurant. mon. sieur, = explained garcon. You can have ze horsehesh in any style. How would you like yours3@
 Horse in any style. eh2 We'll. sup pose you have mine eurried.H
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
To Remove s Felon.

The following clipped from the Lon don Lancet is a relief from bone feion: "As soon as the disease Is felt put directly over the spot a fly blister about the size of your thumb naii. and let 1t remain for six hours. at the ex- piration of which time. directly under the surface of the blister, may be seen the felon, which can be instantly taken out with the point of needle nr lancet"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Round an Ancient pearI.

Goldfield, New. Feb. 26.-Dr. Sam uel E Green, an English geoiogist. while exploring the formation of the Indian Springs oil fields. discovered a strata that contained fossils of pre- historic animals and reptiles. He broke open number of ancient oys' ter shells and in one of them discoy- cred a perfect pearl. pure white and weighing nearly l50 karats. Dr Green has refused a sum for the pearl which would buy a hundred water Jewels" Of ordinary size.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
A Swollen Jaw

Is not pretty nor pleasant, Whether it's caused by neuralgia, toothache or accident Ballard's Snow Eminent will reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. The great and sure cure for rheumatism, cuts, burns, bruises. sealds any and all aches and pains. Sold by Jackson Drug Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Simple Remedy for Ea urlppe

La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumo- mia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals ana strengthens the lungs so that no SC. rious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con tains no harmful drugs and is ina yellow package Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
To kIn Railroad Track Inspection

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 25.-The house committee on railroads has decided on an adverse report on the Davis bill. providing for five track inspectors 10 go over all of the railroad property in tae state and see that it Is kept in a geod, safe condition. The Trackmen's union Is behind this bin. It created i've good jobs for experienced rail road track workers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
MormnlogY

should ba studied by every parent. lf your child is nervous, fretful. starts in its sleep, is pasty faced, has rings under It's eyes, always seems hungry is not gaining weight, you can be sure the trouble is worms. Whites Cream Vermifnge is an abso- lute cure for worms. Is it's own pur- gatiye. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
InYers

of good health should prevent sickness instead of letting themselves get sick
 and then try to cure it. So long as you keep your liver, bowels and stom- ach in a healthy condition you won't get sick. Ballard's Herbihe relieves inactive liver and all stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by Jackson Drug Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
A Million Dollars for Model Tenements

New York. Feb. 26.-Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. ST, has given more than $l,000000. 1t was announced Wednesday, for the erection of four model tenements for persons suffer ing with tuberculosis. The buildings are 10 be operated in connection with Dr. Henry l.. shively's tuberculosis cliric of the Presbyterian hospital and are 10 be known as the shiyely Sani tary tenements 4 moderate rental %ill be charged tenants.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Three Thousand Years.

q think from the utensils about him tnut this mummy must have been an Egyptian plumber"
 Tt would be interesting to bring him to life"
 But too risky. Who's going to pay him for hIs time7"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Why Syrup /"
 Pepsin is Free

For more years probably than the age of the person reading this, Dr. w. B. Caldwell. of Monticello, IL, has practiced medicine, and the one thing that forced itself on his mind was the urgent need of the human body for something that would scien- tihcally regulate the digestive or gans-the stomach, liver and bowels.
 These years of study developed Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. now recognized as the national safeguard of health in thousands of good American homes. For twenty years it has been gaining friends, Tor tt is today, as 1t always has been, the best laxative tonic for women, children and old folks. for these especially need . gentle safe laxative tonic that is sure in results and does not gripe
 II Is because the doctor has watched its good work for all these years and believes In the merit of his remedy that he offers to send free trial bottle at his own ex- pense to anyone who writes him. You have simply to send your name and ad- dress. On the strength of what these free trial bottles have done--and thou sands have been given away--Dr. Caid- wells Syrup Pepsin is today more widely used than any other American remedy for constipation, liver trouble, fatulency, biliousness. indigestion, sour stomach. dyspepsia, heartburn and similar disor- ders of the stomach. liver and bowels lt can be obtained of any druggist at 50 cents and s1 bottle, and bottle will do you a hundred times the amount of good 1t costs you.
 People like Mrs Nj. L. Graves. S32 Oak wood ave, Toledo O., c. R. Houseton, Bessimer, Ala, William Redd. Goodman. Miss, once sent for a free test bottle and nov, have their entire family using it as needed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
EMPHASIZES TOSS
WIND AND RAIN MAKE IT uN- PLEASANT FOR CREWS OF
 6ATTLEsHlPe.
MANY OF THE ENLISTED MEN DEPARTHa

Those Whose Terms Had Expired Start for Their Homes Loaded Down With Souvenirs-Men to Parade in Norfolk on Saturday-Porters Reap a Big Harvest.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
A Success.

First Broker-How's that mining scheme of your coming on2
 Second Splendid. Why, we sold every share before we found the Unidentified.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't understand. or if you want any medical advice. write 10 the doctor. and he win answer you fully. There Is no charge for this service The address is Dr. w. B. Caldwell. 5oa Caldwell bldg, Monticello, nl.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

dug n trench from the well and laid in
II n oneinch pipe. From that pipe
] extended a pipe mp through the bot.
tom OF the tank with n burr on each
side Of the bottom.
| then dug circular trench six
inches larger than the tank and laid n
rock foundation high enough so that
the bottom OF the tank will be higher
than the lowest outlet. 10 the tank
can be drained Then I erected a tank
nc feet high. OF Oregon fir. the bot.
tom being three inches thick and the
sides OF inch plank put on IL hoops
with one above and one below the bet
tom.
only one pipe Is necessary 10 80
into the tank. and that should be In
the center of the bottom. You want
two shut-offs. one on each side OF the
tank. or one In the well and the other
on the further side OF the tank This
IL required In case the pump needs 10
be mended. or II you wish TO shut the
water out Of the house.
have had this In constant use for
three years and have always had
plenty Of water for stock. house and
bathroom The tank IL rooted over ia
shut out the dust. etc.
In the fall I put n circle Of chicken
wire around the bottom OF the tank
and on In the space with straw about
three feet high. IN case OF extremely
cold weather. and have never had any
trouble with freezing.
think this Is the most satisfactory
system ! ever saw. There Is nothing
TO break or watch. when the wind
mill has pumped the tank fun and n
is running over. n makes noise enough
TO attract attention.
My tank Ii seven feet three inches
IN diameter and Is i6 feet high. Th'
pressure in the bathroom is C. stronl
as anyone could desire.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

The country editor kept nagging at
his new apprentice and finding fault
with his work until the criticism be
came wearisome.
Finally the worm turned.
Dye expect TO get a second Hor'ce
Greeley fer FIVE plunkers a week." he
demanded sarcastically. IF you do
you are barking up the wrong sapling.
cant set type or sing ink with Ben
Franklin or Hor'ce Greeley, not on
my present recompense. but you make
the salary six simoleons. cash down
every Saturday night, and I'll pitch In
and set the journalistic pinwheels n
buzzing in Punkinville and vicinity,
even II have TO stay up seven nights
"A week 10 do H.
There's my offer. blast yer stingy
hide! And now n you don't get out a
half way decent Journal hereafter. IL 10
the fault Of your own meanness!"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
GAVE HeR DADDY AWAY.


Every Sunday some one threw q
button into the contribution box Of the
little church. The annoyed pastor
conhded 10 his wife that he suspected
the button thrower TO be stingy old
Deacon a., who had so strongly OPP
posed his cali 10 the pastorate. but
that he dare not accuse him OF II for
lack OF evidence.
AZ a church "socIable" that week
some one suggested the playing OF
games. Deacon @. had Just partaken
OF oyster soup at some one else's ex.
pense and felt warmed and expansive
Why not play Button, button
who's got the buttonr he inquired Of
waiting children.
"0h. yesl" exclaimed his youngest
daughter with enthusiasm. "And you
lend us the button. papa" Then she
drew back, timorously. Unless you
want TO save II for next Sundays con
tribution," she added, considerably.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
NEW IDEA
Helped Wis. Couple.

II doesn't pay TO stick too closely to
Ola notions Of things New ideas often
'ead to better health. success and hap
piness
a Wis. couple examined an idea new
70 mem and stepped up several rounds
on 'he health ladder. The husband
writes:
several years ago we suffered from
eOuee drinking. we're sleepless,
nervous, sallow, weak and irritable.
any wife and | both loved coffee and
wolsht Il was a bracer." (deluslon.)
finally after years OF suffering. wo
',au OF Postum and the harmfulness
VI oonee' and believing that 10 grow
' W. should give some attention TO new
'u,@s' We decided TO test Postum.
"nen We made II right we liked II
u were relieved OF ills caused by
0Oa'e, Our friends noticed the change
,o'I 'esner skin, steadier nerves, better
inese changes were not sudden.
a., ,enet Increased as we continued 10
49, DA ana enjoy Postum, and we lost
ue desire for coffee.
pos s'auy OF our friends did not like
n Nun al first, because they did not
Pc. II right But when they boiled
ns s.'un according to directions ON
MT eS u''ll Il was dark ana rich. they
he,osiu better than coffee and were
Reason" s' ihers
crooL ,, gwen by Postum Co, Battle
NM s' N'eh. Read The Road 10 Well.
ss s'sr read che aboy. ,.,,.,, -
are sppears from iims ,; new
ioterest true, and full Of nuna =
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
NEW RoAD-MAklNo.
System to Be Tried by Lancashire
County Council.

A new system Of road-making,
which, II Is claimed. will stand the
wear and tear of heavy traffic. such as
motor wagons, and be virtually dust
less, is to be tried ON a more extended
scale by the Lancashire county coun
ell. II has already been tested on
short lengths of road. and after fouI
years hard use the road shows nc
sign OF weaf> II is made with small
granite sets 3is inches TO S% inches
laid In intersecting circles. This
method OF paving is said 10 be much
more economical than paving with or
binary granite. AT the instance OF the
county council the system is To be
tried on a length OF main road be
tween Accrington and Washington.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
ARSENIC FOR PRESERVING POSTS
After Six Years In the Ground the
Posts Are stu Sound.

six years ago took a green. soft
maple post. peeled Il and bored a
three quarterinch hole nearly through
Il about thirty inches from the butt
end. writes a Michigan correspondent
OF Farm and Home. ! filled the hole
with a mixture OF one part arsenic and
three parts salt. plugged IL, painted
the post all over with ocher. and when
dry set II In the ground. the plugged
hole being about five inches below the
surface.
A few days ago dug II up TO see the
effect OF the preseryatiye. and found IL
sound all over. not rotten spot on IL,
and apparently food for another six
years at least
A number OF other peeled. soft
maple posts that were set the same
time rotted on In two or three years.
Large posts should have two or three
holes bored al different angles and
filled with the mixture, so the poison
will penetrate all parts OF the post. and
they should all come Glow the surface
OF the ground when the post is set.
Green posts are best for this treat
ment, as the sap dissolves the poison
aud carries II up and down through
the cells OF the wood Coal tar can bs
used with good effect to paint the butt
where It comes in contact with the
ground. as well az the top which is ex'
posed TO the weather and likely TO re-
tain moisture from rains unless cut on
a slant.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

A Chicago stage manager was tell
irs o. amusing incidents OF blundors
and errors caused by stage fright In
romantic play. recently revived. one
Of the minor characters. a dairy maid.
comes forward at the end o. a recital
o, love romance. and comments a.
follows.
Hope allied their youths and whet.
led their love. they plighted their
uothi"
But Al one o. the performances the
Girl who played the dairy mhid was alb
snt without notice. Al the last mo-
nent the manager gave the lines 20 a
ihepherdesa. who had never had lines
TO speak before. and who was ex-
oesdyely nervous when her cue came.
This 10 what the astonishel audience
heard
Hone filed their trough and
tlrhted :heir love; they whe1ted their
tooth"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
Escaped Terrors Of Many Winters BY
Using Pe-ru-ns.

Mr. Isaac Brock, OF McLennnn county,
Tex, Is an ardent friend 20 Peruna and
speaks OF 10 In the following terms:
"Dr. Hartman's remedy, Peruna, i
have found 10 be the best, n not the only
reliable remedy for COUGHS, COLDS,
.CATARRH and diarrhea.
"Peruna has been my standby for
nsHy years, and . attribute my good
health and my extreme age 10 fhis
remedy. IL exactly meets all my re-
q1iremenfs.
IL have come 20 rely upon II almost
entirely for the many little things for
which l need medicine. ! believe u 70
be especially valuable TO old people"
Isaac Brock.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

"My dear" said a thin little man to
his wife. this paper says that there is
a woman who goes out and chops
wood with her husband"
well, what OF Il? think she could
easily do It IL he is as thin as you are.
have often thought OF using you to
peel potatoes ith."-Stray Stories.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

OIL, which he faid had maze pan
I n.s' vol enabled him 20 sleep bot
oa's a,sb,s and feel more ~ for work
~, treatment also cleared up the
lls on January s. 1909, Judge Law
ul. nS,ucd his previous testimony. Il
eOu.' commented this remedy TO
many man people since ! first used H.
said he. -, IN .on,s .shox
-. vilburn Co, Buffalo. y. Y.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
AsaROADD Az @
&s1ssssFARMs,A-r-,
,lN1pRo!vEKFEff
A WATER SYSTEM.


] have read with n good deal OF In
terest Of the different systems for sup
plying country houses with water I
tried the elevated tank. but did not
like ~ and took II down. Then ! built
one from the ground writes a CORE
spondent Of the Prairie Farmer. / first