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The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
City Council Meeting.

The city council met in call session Wednesday night all members pres ent As some of their previous work had not been just in accordance with the law the entire evening was spent in repassing some ordinances which were faulty.
 They are having great deal of work and are proceeding with great care. As a result the laws being made are good and will be effective when brought to a test.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
in thefuture of Mena.

9podricb, of the firm of Mac Aoodrich & Wheaton, of Chi Bed in Mena last Thursday the manganese mining prop o oy that company near this eft for Chicago yesterday ough investigations and is ' well pleased with things iound them.
 'lch is very certain that his IS developing manganese wlll prove very valuable. very eertaln that Polk 'ans a great deal of valu- K property. of manganese nlnerals, which in connec- lena being a division point r. X G. railroad with the
 machine shops and repair
 nave already been located ''e steel mlll and factories sls certain will be located put make Mena a thriv- " predicts that when he UT city in a year from now
 a city of ten thousand
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25

P. H. Miller, the newly appuin ted city marshal, went on duty yesterday morning. He is in step with the ad- vance of the city he is to guard and makes fine appearing officer dressed in his policeman's uniform. The law breakers are vainly endeavoring to keep out of his hands and the unfortu- nate are pouring their tale of woe'' into his ear.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
Thanksgiving Ball.

Invitations have been issued for n dance to be given by the young men of Mena, Thursday evening in Mr Steen's new building on Mena street Preparations are being made which will cause it to be exceedingly enjoy able for all who attend. Every effort Is being made which will tend to mal.e 1t the swell affair of the season.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
The Catholic Hospital.

Two buildings are being erected north of Janssen Park to be used by the Sisters of Charity for their Hos pital. The buildings will not be large, only 20x40 feet, but it is the intention of the Sisters to procure the erection of large and substantial building in Mena soon, as they think this isfthe proper location for such an iustitu- ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
Much Pleased With Mena's Growth

Prof. Edmond Walters, who held the position of geologist and mineral ogist under the Missouri, Kansas x Texas Trust Company up to couple of months ago, has been in Mena for a few days on business. While with the Company Prof Walters duties required him to be upon the ground where Mena now stands before the townsite was laid out, and upon this return visit he is much surprised to note the wonderful growth of our city.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
The Artesian We'll.

Mir. P. l. Crossman left for his home in Joplin, Mo, Saturday afternoon, after getting the work of drilling the artesian well nicely started again He left Mir. Neff Haynes, an experienced well driller, in charge of the work, and everything is progressing nicely. was struck at depth of 35 feet bat the rock is getting softer and the in- dications are that there will he a change
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
FeSV HORRIBLE DEATH.
.sx BURNED TO ASHES IN THE cALAB00sE.
c-.xed With Drink They Set . the House in Which They are Prisoners.

.0s of Mena were quite-ex- '.d mortified Monday morning s1 ''a news spread that two un- ',s ',, men, Thomas Casey and | 'a Hopkins, had been burned , to Y ,;,s M locked in the log house ., the swiscn val ds which .,l ,or the confinement of Eers of the law
 ,ss drunk and disorderly s,ernoon and wss arrested .sd no oy deputy she ifs Towe
 Casey was also arrested ,okeoness and iockeu up by mnstablc Bradley about U in inc evening.
 ,7.lock Monday morntdg [. ,,as awakened by the light oI lie nurriedly dressed him. r.u 10 the jaii. As he reached ,,e hear the cries and groans v eomlng rom the two doomed |r only inmates of the prison. ,r was quickly broken open but ,mnosslble to enre- as the ln-
 ae building was d mass of qhe mea were called to come .hav were too mucn overcome $ smoke and fire to assIss them ,d could be seed through h tue viog on the floor in one corner Oaliding burning to death as lasp in e~ch others arms. had gained such headway Tss impossible to put It out ire building was destroyed and 1SS O. GndIltu tG .h1AhS cA VnS n little resembled anything Of the Peace Alexander sum- kyeIve citizens for coroner's s puday afternoon and held the It was evident that the fire ed f om the inside and as the kims of the fire were the only it was impossible to learn e Such was the finding of and no blame was placed eaicers on duty that night.
 was no fire in the building supposition is that Hopkins N set fire to it or some articles itheir to warm by or to effect There is a feeling among Lens that it was neg be part of the officers to lock en in the bni-ding by them ile they were drunk with the tueir power to des roy the alu .he;r own lives.
 $ has been following the rail- ers rum ng a lunch eounter time of his death was To- love, seven miles below here. ported that he has a wise at
 The remains of both were rge of by the county officials d Tuesday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25

E. M. Green, though still quite weak from hls long sickness, was able to be down at his store for d short time yesterday. His friends arc glad to see him arouad again. If he im- proves sufficiently to be able to travel by Saturday he will accompany his sister, Mrs. Roberts, to Kausas City where he will be relieved from the cares of business until he has fully re covered.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
! oecend Victim Dead.

|es rom Hatton that Bob twas shot by John Porter 1, ago. died Sunday morn elock,
 'emembered that Smith Who was fatally wounded
 johnson was killed when ~ es started out to make John Porter. As was
 week k's..Star, Porter was
 a's act and at present is
 4's blacksmith shop at
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
HIPS HIND MISHHps

returneo Friday from a trip to Little Rock.
 ". L. Hemphll left for Gentry Mo yesterday on business.
 s.P Humphreys store was closed bv ms creditors last Saturday.
 II you have farm or town lot to sell or rent. list it with c o. WONDER
 Mrs q. ". Petty has sufficiently re. covered from her long illness to be ont again.
 C' .. Wonder can sell or rent vour lots or farms if you will list them with him.
 J. h. Hudson was up from Camden last Saturday to visit Mena He ex- poets to locate here
 If you want title examined or al s,ract made, see me. Ten wears in the abstract business. c. O. Woxnrp
 Graders were put to work on Sher- wood avenue yesterday to bring that street down to the proper level.
 Prof. Wheat and family arrived Sun- oav ana are now at home in their new residence north of Janssen Park.
 D'op into my office and get ae- quainted. De Queen street near Jan ssen avenue c. O. Noxnpp
 M $. Dr. Gibbs accompanied by her little daughter, arrived from Eureka Springs Friday to join her husband in their new home
 Dr' A. j. Gibbs has moved his office from the company building on Mena street to the building formerly occu- pied by the post-office.
 If you want an organ to make your home bright and happy buy one of U. L. Musick. He has a whole car load which he bought for cssh and can sell cheap 1t
 The lower story of the company building on Mena street has been leased by Mr II. Tremain and divided into rooms to be used by the guests of Hotel Mena.
 Miss Anna Ward, who has spent some time in Mena looking after the estate of he. uncle, Capt. James T. Ward, returned to her home in Lamar, Mo, Saturday
 L. w. Wells, who is to open up the furniture factory, is being delayed quite seriously on account of the fact that the three car loads of machinery have not a. rived.
 U. L. Muslck has just received a ear load of organs which he is gong to sell in Polk county. Go and see them and see how cheap he is selling them. Near Green, Lewis & Co.'S grocery store. It
 Mir. Sam E. Hays returned to Eureka Strings after a weeks visit w'th his relatives. He is very much pleased with Mena and surrounding country and is thinking quite seriously of com ing here to live
 J. W. Asdel. of the firm of Ryde & Asdel, returned from a visit to his former home, Cherryvale. Kans., last Thursday. He expressed his surprise upon seeing the rapid growth our city has has made during his absence.
 Rev, J. Y. Christmas preached his last sermon at the tabernacle Sunday before he goes to the annual confer ence of the NJ. E. Church. 1t is hoped he will be returned to the Church he has organized by his faithful work in our city.
 The proprietors of the Leader store have let the contract for the erection of building 22x72 on their lot next to Sneed tS Jones' hardware store on Mena street Their present quarters are too small for the stock of goods they carry.
 A party consisting of George M. Craig, Prof Edmond Walters, Prof J. | E. Lawrence and E. Walsh, the latter of St Louis. took trip south ot town last week to look over some mining property belonging to the M., K. X T.. Trust Company
 l Mrs I. C. Cunningham, of Eureka
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-25
New Millinery Establishment,

Latest styles in hats, bonnets and all other goods usually kept Ill q first class millinery and ladies' fur nishing store. Mrs. J. |. Cunningham, Proprietress.
 Mrs. F. Sawdon, Manag0r. Cor. Mena St. X Sherwood Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
TON 5 COLD
 CURE.
Promptly Effectual in Curing the Most Obstinate Forms of Colds and Coughs and Sure Preventive of Pneumon mia and All Lung Diseases.

Colds lead to coughs, coughs to pneu- monia and consumption; therefore, 1t Is all important to check a cold before it reaches the lungs. Munyons Cold Cure will positively break a cold inside of twenty-four hours if taken as soon as the cold manifests itself. When the cold reaches the lungs or bronchial tubes the Cough Cure should be used alternately every half hour with the Cold Cure. The Cold Cure is guaranteed to prevent pneu- monia if used in the beginning of cold. Pneumonia, or inflammation of the lungs, can be controlled by the use of these two cures.
 The Cough Cure positively cures bron- chitiS tickling in the throat, hoarsenesS, loss of voice, soreness of the chest, difii- culty in breathing, hacking cough and all pulmonary diseases where the lungs are not too far consumed or covered with tubercles.
 A separate specific for each disease. Sold by all druggists, mostly for 20 cents a bottle.
 Personal letters to Professor Munyon, 1505 Arch street Philadelphia, Pa, an- swered with free medical advice for any disease.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

tive cure for nervous ailments, an unfatl- ing blood purifier, had been discovered by Prof. Phelps of Dartmouth, than phy- sicians everywhere welcomed Paines celery compound as the most-to-be-de- sired discovery of time when modern ways of working and living had begun to multiply diseases that arise from inn pair nerves and impure blood
 When a great public demand arose for this remedy from one end of the country to the other-at once, as in every such case--a lot of cheap fellows began to try to impose upon people one and another trade medicine, sometimes harmless, sometimes harmful, always worthless, claiming for them the unexampled prop critics of Paine's celery compound.
 Naturally none of them ever succeeded. None of them ever will.
 Paine's celery compound made people well.
 The aged and infirm found in it new and lasting strength. Thousands of wo- men and men, tired out, run down, de- spondent, sick, suffering with insomnia, rheumatism, diseases of the kidneys, re-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
PERSONAL.

Hon. w. A. Handley of Roanoke is in the city.
 Walter G. Caldwell of Anniston is on a business visit to the city.
 pr. Charles Whelan returned yester- day from a visit to Montgomery.
 c. Lawrence Lavretta and wife are the guests of Mir. and Mrs Ed Williams.
 F. M. Billing of Montgomery is in the city. Mir. Billing is a director in the Ely ton Land company.
 w. l.. Wilson, general southern agent of the Akron Betting company, Akron. O., is stopping at the Morris.
 MT. s. D. Siler, formerly of Birming- ham, now of Atlanta, is circulating among his Birmingham friends.
 MT. l.. P. Hill has been rendered lu- crative position with the Birmingham Electric Light and Railway company.
 R. L. Freeman and B. E. Gather of the Southern Aegs returned home yesterday, after attending the civil service examina- ton in this city.
 E. c. Feriday, representing Lafin and Rand Powder company of Nashville, ar rived in the city yesterday and will at- tend the interstate shoot.
 Ladies': have just received all the newest styles in black and tan Oxford ties, A, B, c. D and F lasts. We have large quantity of hand-sewed winter shoes that are going at factory cost. Phone, No. 922. T. c. King.
 Florence hotel arrivals: s. G. Mum, Gal -aston; H. A. Davis. Gadsden: R. Ell
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

ty; that he believed in finding out first what the democrats wanted the republ- cans to do and doing the reverse. He was in favor of fusing with the populites in the state election, because together they might succeed in defeating the dem ocrats and securing fair elections in Ala bama. He said there were thirty-five counties in Alabama which had shaken the democratic shackles off, and that more could be saved by fusion.
 One McMullen and One Anderson were made secretaries, and after the appoint ing of committees on credentials and permanent organization the convention recessed for an hour
 The following twelve white men were evidently running this convention: Hons. Ben Walker, ST. and Jr, T. H. and W. F. Aldrich, Asa Stratton, c. c. Sheats, J. V. McDuffie, Colonel Standifer, Dr. Nose ley, George Craig and Frank Moragne.
 The reports of the various committees were adopted with unanimity at the aft ernoon session. Judge Craig of Dallas was elected permanent chairman, much to the regret of loud-mouthed son of Ham from Jefferson named Hartwell, who called on Moseley for fair play. Judge Craig made strong speech for his side and for fusion. A. N. Johnston and Ad Wimbs. two negroes, were elected secretaries. Warner, colored, of Jeffer- son placed Dr. Moseley in nomination for chairman of the state executive commit tee and he was elected by exclamation.
 The platform was reported by George H. Parsons of Talladega. It contains but one plank, demand for fair elec- tions, and holds that this is the supreme issue, and until the peoples suffrage is restored to them it is useless to fill plat forms with currency and protection declarations.
 A resolution thanking Allen and Chandler for efforts to purify elections in Alabama was adopted by rising vote.
 The following resolution by Judge Asa Stratton was practically unanimously adopted;
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that it is unwise to nomi- nate a straight republican ticket and that it is wisdom for the party to support the state and legislative tickets nominated by the populist conventions throughout the state.
 This is the meat of the whole anti Mckinley convention proceedings, 1t be- ing understood from the resolution that the pops will agree to help elect mem bers to the legislature who will vote for a republican candidate for United States senator in exchange for the republican support of their nominee, Goodwin for governor.
 The following delegates-at-large were then selected to the national convention: Ex-Gov. w. H. Smith, Quay man; Ex Congressman J. V. McDuffie, an Allison man; Rev. A. J. Warner, colored, Nor ton man; w. H. Nixon, colored, a Reed man.
 The two Aldrichs then addressed the convention, and adjournment sine die was taken.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC
Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor and Male Quartette Will Appear at 0'Brien's Opera House
 May 4.

An engagement has been made with the distinguished Tennesseean, EX-Gov. Bob Taylor, to present his famous production, entitled Dixie" at OBrien's opera house on May 4. He has made general tour of the country, and the papers record 1t as triumphal march. He has appeared before overflowng houses throughout the country, and he comes with the echoes of the plaudits of the thousands he has de- lighted reverberating in the newspapers
 Another important feature of this en- tertainment is male quartette, in which the ex-governor sings the second tenor. The Nashville Banner says: Between Bob Taylor and the greatest entertainers of the world there is only that difference that individual opinion might invent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

wood, N. B. Armstrong. Anniston; w. B. Yeatman, Woodward; J. B. Goodlet, Huntsville; Sam Henry, Guntersville; A. w. Hoffman, Salem, O.; J. T. Barlay Bes- semer; Edgar Magness, Attalla; c. P. Ma athews, Gus Colvin, Frank Blair. city; E. Sanderson, Eutaw; J. s. Mooring, An niston; Thomas Thornton, Clanton; w. R. Hilliard, Knoxville; ". E. Baldwin. Flint, Ala; R. P. Crockett Nashville; w. G. Cowan, New Orleans; J. c. Camp, Buff falo, N. r.; J. l.. Bufort, St. Louis; A. l.. Lawson, Winston. N. C.; J. R. Sheffield, Chicago; J. B. Woodslde, Nashville; w. R. Smith, Jr., Jasper, Ala. E E. Nouman, Louisville: F. c. Smith, Cincinnati; L. J. Christy, Fort Wayne; Charles F. Parrish, Rome, Ga.; T. M. Tartt, Miss B. B. Tartt, Livingston; Mrs. s. L. Pearce, Louisville; M. J. Freeman. Cincinnati; W. Jacobs, Louisville; M. Hallen, Memphis; Henry McCalley, Tuscaloosa; P. T. Spence and wife, Cambridge, O.; c. F. Dodge, Nash vile; c. E. Whitson, Talladega; w. o. Lynn and wire, Louisville; c. s. Baine. Racine. Wis; Count Boyd, St. Louis; H. J. Brandon, Gainesville, Ga; O. H. Cree ley, Chicago; J. 0. Hayes Greene county; Charles Wales, Chicago.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
Democrats in the Majority.

New Orleans, April 2S.-In consequence of the settlement of their differences by the opposing factions at Natchitoches the militia have been ordered home and will return in the morning. Everything is now quiet at all points. Official returns have been promulgated giving the dem ocrats 50 members of the house of repre- sentatives; citizen league democrats. 2l; populists, Is; republicans, 10; independ- ent, 1 doubtful 2. Total, 9S.
 Senate-Democrats 19; Citizens league democrats, '; republicans, 4; populists 8 independent democrat 1; antiFoster, 2. Total, 36.
 The straight democrats have therefore elected a majority of four on joint bal lot. A majority of Citizens league dem- ocrats will act with the regulars.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., IL. D.

gained their health and strength and buoyancy by the well advised use of Paine's celery compound. AS great leader and writer in Boston publicly de- ciared one day. Paine's celery compound has proven itself to be as much better than all the ordinary nervines, sarsapa rllas and trade preparations as the dia- mond is brighter than ordinary glass.
 From thousands of grateful persons un- solicited testimonials began to pour in from those whom Paine's celery com pound had benefited. The wealthy and the poor, the famous and the compara- lively unknown sent to the proprietors of the remedy, to the newspapers, to their physicians and to their friends the glad news that here at last they had found remedy that made them them selves again
 And the foolish fellows with their silly nostrums, starting up here and there every year, discovered as often as they tried it that when persons health is at stake he or she will not be imposed upon. Paines celery compound was in greater demand last year than the year before; the demand this spring Is greater than for all the so-called spring remedies com bined. People insist upon having the one remedy that does them good, makes them strong, repairs their shattered strength. They call for Paines celery compound
 The story of the life-worll of this great physician has been often told and is fa- miliar to most readers.
 Prof. Phelps was born in Connect icut and graduated from the military school at Norwich. Vt. He studied med- cine with Prof. Nathan Smith of New Haven, Conn.,, and graduated in medicine at Yale.
 His unusual talent soon brought him reputation and prominence First he was elected to the professorship of anat- omy and surgery in the Vermont uni versity. Next he was appointed lecturer on materia medca and medical botany in Dartmouth college. The next year he was chosen professor of the chair then
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
A Louisia na Sensation.

New Orleans, April 2S.-Quite a sensa- tion was caused this afternoon by the grand jury in section A of the criminal court The grand jury came into court and the district attorney read a request to Judge Ferguson to issue subpoena duces tecum requiring the Western Un- ion Telegraph company to produce before the grand jury the originals of all tele- grams sent or received by Governor Fos- fer, E. B. Kruttschnitt, chairman of the democrat tic state central committee; c. Harrison Parker chairman of the execu- tive committee of the democratic state central committee; H. B. McMurray, sec retary of these committees, and three oth- CT members of the committee also are named. Judge Ferguson took the matter under advisement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

vacated by Professor Robby. and occu- pied the chair the most important one in the country, at the time when he first formulated his most remarkable prescrp- ton.
 Today Paine's celery compound stands without an equal for feeding exhausted nerves and building up the strength of the body. It cures radically and perma- nsntly. The nervous prostration and general debility from which thousands of women suffer so long that 1t finally gets to be Q second nature with them--all this suffering and despondency can be very soon removed by properly feeding the nerves and replacing the unhealthy blood by a fresher, more highly vltalized fluid.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
CARMACK HAS RESIGNED.
The Brilliant Editor of the Memphis Commar. cial-AppeaI Refuses to Be Hampered
 in His Work.

Memphis, April 28.-Unwilllng to plr- sue a policy of non-interference with the candidacy of Congressman Josiah Pat terson for reelection, as urged by the controlling influence in the Commercials Appeal, that paper this morning contain ed the following card from Editor E. w. Carmack:
 My connection with the Commercials Appeal as it's editor has ceased with this date. Reasons which seem to be impera- tive, but of which I need make no state- ment to the public, compel me to take this step. In doing so I wish to express my deep and lasting regard for my cos workers on the paper and for others identified with it's management, whose friendship I shall always gratefully re- member. For their sake hope that the singularly prosperous career of the Con-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
TERSELY TOLD.

Maj William A. Handley has organized the West Alabama Land company, own ing valuable lands in Fayette and Cham bers counties.
 Gentlemen: I am in receipt of large shipments of black and tan shoes. Our styles are the newest and can save you money. Just ask any one about Bannis- ter shoes and they will tell you they are the best. Free shine every day. Phone Q22 T C. King.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

When the grea test of modern physi- clans, after years of practice and close scientific study, gave to the science of medicine the most wonderful remedy of the present day, host of imitatoTs sprung up.
 Nosooner was it announced that posi-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

The bakers of the civilized world know of the merits of Pillsbury's flour. Sold by all frst-class grocers in Birming- ham 4-a<>IaO
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29

A healthy increase in appetite and cor responding gain in weight and good spirits follow the use of Paine's celery compound.
 Paine's celery compound Is the most remarkable medical achievement of this last half of the nineteenth century.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
EAST LAKE.

Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-2S-T
Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-29
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-T

Parts for any stove and gas- oline stoves repaired at J. E. Gcssett's, 1914 2nd avenue.
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