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The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
A SHOOTING AT Al LAYTON.
SwEDE JOHNSON DEAD AND BOB
 SMITH FATALLY WOUNDED.
John Porter Done The Shooting in Defense of Ills Own Life
 His Case Dismissed.

Last Thursday night Swede John son and Bob Smith. who are known as professional gamblers, had quarrel with John Porter, a blacksmith. at Hatton. Ark. Friday morning John son and Smith went to Porter's shop and again resumed the quarrel. Porter ordered them to leave and taking his revolver from his pocket, showed it to them and said: "If you don't leave some one will get hurt" He then put his revolver back in his pocket and went on with his work.
 Johnson and Smith left the shop, went up town, armed themslves and re- turned again to take Porter's gun away from him give him a good thrashing. They entered the shop and soon after two shots were heard. A crowd soon gathered to find both Johnson and Smith lying on the floor, Johnson dead from the effects of a bullet sent crashing through his brain. Beside him lay his revolver which he had drawn to kill Porter. Smith was fatally wounded, being shot just be- low the heart.
 After reloading his revolver Porter left town but later gave himself up to the officers. His prliminary was held Saturday and as everything seemed to show that he shot in self defense he was dismissed.
 At last report Smith was still alive but with little or no chance of recov- cry.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
rev Residences Being Built.

ere are too many residences un- ourse Of construction at the pres e Tn our city to attempt to 'oa all, but MT. " K. Steen has 'a'o the building business in a r mat is worthy of notice. On v"ned by him south of Jansen " commenced the work Tuesday g os erecting four neat cottages os.,as ns expects to complete as soon 0ie to help supply the demand '0uses to rent
 '4s same time he put a force of ;n "0rk on one of the lots owned
 VI Mena street to erect a two ss ioing which will also be for
 '00n as completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
A PRESENT FROM HOLLAND.
Mrs. J. de GOeijen, Jr., Remembers
 the City That Bears Her Name.

MT. Harry Tremain, proprietor oi Hotel Mena, received the.following let ter last week from Mir. J. de Goeiien, Jr., who is D very extensive stock holder in the Kansas City. Pittsburg & Gulf railway:
 AMSTERDAM, Oct. 27, 1896. To the Proprietor Hotel Mena, Mena
 Arkansas.
 DEAR SiR:-I beg to communicate to you that have shipped today via Hamburg and Galveston, on steamer "Polara," box containing an oi painting, which is present to the Ho tel Mena from Mrs. de Goeiien, after whom your city IS name. It is Mrs de Goeijen's wish that the picture be framed at your place at her expense, and l shall be pleased to reimburse you the cost on my visit to Mena ir February next. It will probably be { long time before the picture will ar rive, but thought it better to com municate you at once. Yours truly,
 J. DE GoEIJEN, JR.
 Mir. and Mrs. de Goeijen show { great deal of interest in Mena, and ars quite anxious to keep informed as tt our young city's progress. Some tim, ago this office received letter from MT. de Goeijen ordering the Star sen regularly to his address and request ing that he be sent all back mum Der: pf the paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18
HIPS HND MISHHps.
Constancy.

Constant dropping water
 wears away the hardest stone. Constant gnawing Towser
 Masticates the hardest bone. Constant wooing of the lover
 Carries off the blushing maid Constant advertising
 Is the thing that captures trade.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-11-18

'ne tnlhg that captures trade.
 ;. Il. Hamilton left for a trip to Flu reka Spring Saturday evening.
 The Oriental is the only first class short order parlor in the city.
 The Oriental serves the Finest Din- ner in the city. Cor. rIena St. and rIartin Ave.
 j. r. levitt has been quite sick for several days but is improving nicely.
 Ii you have farm or town lot to sell or rent, list it with c. O. WONDER
 C. 0. Wonder can sell or rent vour lots or farms if you will list them with him.
 Thomas Maddon. of the Green Lewis & Co. store, was taken sick Monday
 Quite a number of our young peo- pie attended ball over in Dennison Monday night.
 B. N. Smith, of Logan Montana. ar riveed last Friday to visit his daurh- ter, Mrs. George E. Wheaton.
 Mrs. w. A. Disbrow lett Sunday to spend couple of weeks visiting rela- tives and friends in Kansas City.
 The high school building is receiy- Ing coat of paint this week, adding much to its outward appearance.
 If you want title examined or aL. stract made, see me. Ten years in the abstract business. c. O. WONDER.
 Blank and tune books, and all kinds of writing material at Ryde & Asdelrs; also Chancellor cigars.
 Drop into my office and get ac- quainted. De Queen street near Jan ssen avenue. c. o. WoNDEF
 Some decided improvements are be- ing made on the Hotel Mena. in way of lookout windows on the third floor
 Ryde & Asdell's, next to Port Arthur House, is the place to get your Books, Stationary, Periodicals and Fine Ci- gars.
 The Sunday school scholars of the M. E. Church South are spending quite a good deal of time practicing for Thanksgiving exercises.
 Dr. F. Bellchamber. who left for a business trip to Eureka Spring several days ago, returned last Satu day. ac- companied by Mr. Sam E. Hays who will remain several days visiting with his son, Silas Hays.
 ~
 l.. S. Watson has opened up an ex- ceedingly neat grocery store on De Queen street between Sherwood and ' ganssen avenue. For pickles in bulk, cranberries and extra fine country sorg hum call on him.
 Mena is growing rapidly. Among Saturdays arrivals reported is young lady who will make her home with Mir. aud Mrs. W. NJ. Pipkins. /She seems to like her new location and is getting along nicely--as IS also the mother.
 The tabernacle has about served it's purpose to house the congregation of the M. F.. Church South. and after next Sunday it will probably be torn down aud the lumber it contains utll- ized in the erection of the new church. building which has been commenced Mrs. J. c. Cunningham, of Eureka Springs. has opened branch millin- cry and ladies furnishing store at cor ner of Mena street and Sherwood avenue. Mrs F. Sawden is in charge with full stock of ready made dresses shirt waists, underwear, fancy goods and latest designs of hats.
 MT. P. I, Crossman, who stopped work on the artesian well to go home and vote, returned Sunday to resume drilling. He expected to return soon- CT but was delayed by severe sprain of his hand. Before leaving Joplin he shipped a new cable to carry the string
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
A REFUGE

There's a still, coy nook, with a novel or two,
And a generous armchair that beckons &c
rest,
And jar of tobacco whose wealth may
strew
In and over the bowl Of the pipe like best.
And there, where the incense of Incidence
, burns,
! Above the big armchair the pipe and the
book,
II seems that lifes labors, its devious turns,
But lead, after all, TO this still, coy nook.
The noise of the world babbles distant and
i soft,
And the lannon's dull rattle, the trumpet's
rude blarc,
Would mellow, should war hurl his banner
aloft
For gcntlencss only can penetrate there.
'Tis a spot that was ever n stranger TO fear,
a shelter 'gainst fate which no storms over
shook,
And the hours are my comrades, who whisper
of cheer,
With the generous armchair, tho pipe and
the book.
Washington Star.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
CHILDREN's CLOTHING.

Scoop Bonnets For Little GirIs-Simplicity
of Costume Most Desirable.
All fancy wool goods Of bright and light
colors are employed for childrcn's wear;
also taffcta, foulard, surah and satin mer-
veilleux. Then there arc batistcs, plain
and printed muslins and embroidered
lawns NIohairs must not DO omitted from
the list Of Juvenile fabrics, for many pretty
as well as serviCeablo gowns are made OF
this brilliant and durable material.
Very small children arc dressed much
alike without regard to sex. Sometimes
the frocks worn Ivy boys are little less
full, the blouse Is. longer and less trim.
ming is used, but It is quito permissible TO
clothe tiny boys and girls in the same
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
GIRLS COSTUME.


way, except in the matter Of headgear.
Scoop bonnets are confined to little girls
wear, boys having sailor hats on caps or
some other simple form. The scoop bon
net has been very happily revived. 1t Is
picturesque, and it shades the eyes and
face from the sun and protects them from
the wind. 1t Is trimmed profusely with
plated gauze or silk. Tho crown is of
lace or guipuro over silk or Of silk, the
brim being of lighter material, rufllGd and
puired. These elaborate ones are adorned
with largo silk or ribbon bows or clusters
OF ostrich tips but palmer bonnets are
composed of batisto or muslin and are
quite as becoming to the little wearcrs as
the moro costly ones and much more suit
able. simplicity of material and style
and eXquisitely fine finish are the most
perfect taste for very little children's gar
mcnts. 1t Is great pity that climate and
convention require them TO be clothed at
all, they are so graceful and beautiful but,
since they must DO covered, LIT the cover
ing distract the eye from their natural
loneliness as little as possible.
A sketch Is given of u costume for girl
of II years. 1t Is of Scotch plaid, with u
light ground. The skirt Is trimmed with q
narrow drapory of blue velvet, hold in place
by bows of velvet The full bodice is
crossed in front and mounted on yoke Of
white guipure, which is low at the Shout
ders. The full sleeves, of plaid, are Of
elbow length and terminate in frill of
Huipuro. A blue velvet ribbon outlines
the yoke and is gathered into ruche
across the shoulders. The belt and collar
are also Of velvet. JUDO CHOLLET.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
Pure

Blood is essential to perfect health. This
is a scientific fact. Every organ, nerve
and muscle must be fed and nourished.
this nourishment, and the quality of
nourishment these organs receive depends
on the quality OF the blood. II the blood is
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
Rich 4

Pure and full Of vitality it will properly
feed and support the whole mechanism
OF the body. II it is poor and thin
disease and suffering will be inevitable.
The great success of Hoods Sarsaparilla
in curing stubborn cases OF scrofula,
eczema, rheumatism, neuralgia and
many other similar troubles, is based
upon its power to enrich and purify the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
CLAUS SPRECKELs. VIM G. IRWIN.
CLAUS SpfeckeIS Z 10,
BANKERS.
WV. G. IRWIN.
HONOLULU
San Francisco Agents-THE NEVADA BANK OF
SAN FRANCISCO.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON

DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCIsCo-The Nevada Bank of San
Francisco.
LoNDoN-The Union Bank of London, Ltd.
New YoRK--American Exchange National
Bank.
CHICAGo-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS 49, Compton National d'Escompt de
Paris.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank:
HoNGKoNG AND YOKOHAMA ongkong &
Shanghai Banking Corporation.
New ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA Bank of New
Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCoUvER--Bank of Mont
real.
Transact a General Banking and Exchange Business
Term and Ordinary Deposits Received
Loans made on Approved Security. Com
mcrCIal and Travellers Credits Issued. Bills
Of Exchange bought and sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED For.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
-Established ISIS

B BISHOP
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-08-21
Blood

This is also the reason for the great popu-
larity of Hoods Sarsaparilla as building
up medicine. By making pure, rich blood,
it gives vigor and vitality even in try
ing seasons, when, owing to impover-
ished blood, thousands are complaining Of
weakness and WEAKNESS, lack of energy
and ambition, and that tired feeling.
The Forrest City times., 1896-12-11
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Construction of Our New Navy.

The work Of the navy department and its
present conditions are fully exhibited in the
report OF the secretary. The construction of
vessels for our new navy has been energetic
ally prosecuted by the present administration
upon the general lines previously adopted. the
department. having seen no necessity for radi-
cal changes In prior methods under which the
work was found to be progressing in manner
highly satisfactory. 1t has been decidt d how
ever TO provide In every ship building con-
tract that the builder should pay all trial ex-
penses, and ii has also been determined to pay
no speed premiums in future contracts.
The premiums recently earned and some vet
to be decided are features of the contracts
made before this conclusion was reached.
On March 4, 1898. there were in commission
but TWO armored vessels, the double- turreted
monitors Miantonomoh and Monterey. Since
that date, OF vessels .theretofore authorized
there have been placed in their first commis-
sion three tirst-class and two second class bat
tleshlps, two armored cruisers, one
harbor-Gefense ram, and five double
turreted monitors, including the Maine
Eight new unarmored cruisers aud two new
gunooats have also been commissioned. The
iowa. another battleShip. will be completed
about March !, and at least four more gunboats
Will be ready for sea in the early spring.
The War College
The war college has developed into an insti-
tuition which 1t is believed viii be OF great
value to the navy, IN teaching the science OF
war as well as in stimulating professional zeal
III the navy, and il VIII be especially useful In
the devislng OF plans for the utilization, in
ehSe OF Necessity, OF all the naval resources OF
the Unit6d States. The secretary has Der-
slstenty adhered TO the plan he found in oper-
alton for securing labor at navy yards, through
boards of labor employ yment and mas done
much TO make 1t more complete AID efficient
Disc pline in the Service.
Discipline among tae officers and men of the
navy has been maintained TO high standard
and the percentage OF American citizens en-
listed has been very much increased.
The secretary is cons ideriug, and will formu-
late during The coming winter, plan for iay-
ing up ships in reserve. thereby largely redue-
ing the cost Of maintaining our vessels aaoat.
The Naval militia.
The naval militia, which was. authorized a
few years ago, as an experiment, has now de-
Yeloped into body OF enterprising young
men, active ard energetic in the discharge OF
their duties, and promising great useful
ness. his establishment has nearly the same
relation to our navy as the national guard in
the dlherent states bears to our army; and it
constitutes q source OF supply for our naval
forces, the Importance OF which is Immediate
ly apparent.
The Forrest City times., 1896-12-11
ClvIL-sERyICE REFORM.
A Cause for Congratulation.

The progress made In ciyil-servioe reform
furnishes cause for the utmost congratula-
tlon. IL mas survived the doubts Of us friends
A. well us the rancor OF its enemies and mas
gained permanent place among the agencies
uestue0 10 cleanse our politics, and 10 i'm
prove, eeouomize and elevate the public serv-
Ice.
There are now in the competitive classified
service upward Of $500 places. More taan
ha1 OF these have been included from. time To
time since March I, 1898. A most radical
and sweeping extension was made by execu-
tive order, issued the 9th cay OF Nav 1896
ANA II Iourth-elass postmastersh ps are not
included IN tue statement 1t may be said that
practically all positions contemplated by the
civil service law are now classified
The annual report OF the commis toner's will
DC duly transmitted, ana / commend the i'm
poftant matter they have in charge TO the
careful consideration Of congress
Interstate Commerce.
The inter state commerce commission has,
during TIE last year. supplied abundant evil
denee of its usefulness and the Importance of
the work committed TO its charge. Public
transportation Is a universal necessity. and
the question Of just and reasonable charges
therefor has become Of vital importance not
only 70 shippers and carriers. but also TO the
vast multitude Of producers and consumers
In view of the judicial Interpretation which
some provisions II this statute have received
and the defects disclosed by the efforts made
The Forrest City times., 1896-12-11
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.


The report OF the secretary of the interior
presents a comprehensive and interesting ex-
hibit of the numerous and important aifairs
committed TO his supervision. II Is impossible
IN TINS communication 10 more than briefly
refer refer donoars,o 70 few of the sub
gives full anu instructive information.
The money appropriated on account OF this
departn, NJ ana for its disbursement for the
fiscal tar ended june 80, 1886, amounted TO
more than Slo7 900 100 or greater sum than
was appropriated for the entire maintenance
OF the government for the TWO fiscal years
ended june So 1861
The Public Domain.
Our public lands. originally amounting to
l,oiO,OO acres. have been re- uced that only
ABOUT bO1oJ0ooJ acres sun remain in govern
ance, being by far the most valuable portion
has been gwen away TO settlers, TO new states
and TO railroads, or sold at comparatively
nominal sum.
National Forestry system.
The commission appointed from the men,
bership Of the National academy Of sciences.
provided for by an act OF congress- TO formulate
plans for national forestry system, will 1t Is
hoped. soon be prepared TO present the result
OF thorough aud intelligent examination OF this
important subject
our Indian Wards.
The total Indian population of the United
States Is Ia 23o, according to a census made IN
lsYa, exclusive of these within the state OF
New Yort and those comprising the five civil
lZed tribes. OF this number there are approx
lmdteIy - VU children Of school age. During
the year zS.a9s OF these were enro.l led and may
be IN schools. The progress which has attend
ed recent efforts To extend Indian school facil-
tiles, and the anticipation OF continued liberal
appropriations to that end, can not fail to
AFFORD the utmost satisfaction To those who be-
lieve that the education of Indian children is
prime factor 10 the accomplishment of In-
d an civilization.
The rive Civilized Tribes.
The condition OF affairs among the five civil
ized tribes, who occupy large tracts OF LAND in
the Indian territory, and who have govern
nents OF their own, has assumed such an as
Iect as to render il almost indesl lensable that
there should be an entire change in the rela-
tions OF these Indians to the general COVE n
ment. This seems TO be necessary in further
ance OF their own interests. as we'll as for the
protection OF nou-Indian residents in their ter
ritory A commission organized and en-
powered under several recent laws is now
negotiating with these Indians for the
rellnQuishment Of their courts ana the di-
vision OF their common lands Ia severalty,
and are aiding In the settlement OF the trouble
some question OF tribal membership The
reception q their first proners OF negotiation
was not encouraging, but through patience and
such conduct On their part demonstrated
that their intentions were friendly. and Ia the
interest OF the tribes. the prospect Of success
has become more promising.
The Forrest City times., 1896-12-11
ANNUAL MESSAGE
OF the President of the United
States to Congress.
Calm, Dispassionate and Conservative
oeliVeranee on the Cuban Cues
tion-General Governmental
Affairs Discussed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Folleyipp is
synopsis of the presidents annual
message to congress:
The Late Elections
TO THE CoNGREss OF THE UNITED STATES
as representatives OF the people in the leQis-
latlYe branch Of their government you have as
semhied al time when the strength and ex-
ceilenee Of our free institutions and the illness
OF our citizens to ENJOY popular rule have been
again MADE manifest. A political contest In. =.
EolVlng momehtous consequences fraught with
IeVeflsh apprehension and creating Aggressive
ness so intense as to approach bitterness and
passion, mas been waged throughout our land
ana determined by the decree OF free and in
dependent suffrage. without disturbance of our
tranquility or the least sign OF weakness in
our national structure.
obeditnce 40 Constitutional Requirement.
In obedience to constitu ional REQUIRE
ment. herein submit TO the congress certain
information concerning natippal affairs, with
the suggestion OF such Legislation as In nv
judgment is necessary and expedient To Sc
cure brevity and avoid tiresome narration.
shall omit many details concerning matters
within federal control, which, though by no
means unimportant, are more protitably dis
cussed in departmental reports
The Forrest City times., 1896-12-11
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Its Operations During the Past Year.

Our post office department Is in good condi-
uon and the exhibit maze OF its operations
during the fiscal year. ended June 80. 1896. IL
allowance Is made for imperfections In the
laws applicable to IL. Is very satis isfactory. The
total receipts during the year were sS2 ass. ..Os
10 The total expenditures were 80. .626 90 s4
exclusive Of II, 500 .s9s.25 which was earned by
the Pacific railroad for transportation. and
credited Oh their debt 10 the government
There was an increase Of receipts over the
per cent, and an increase Of expendi-
ture OF $3.50 124.02. or 4.42 per eeat.
The deficit was 81 ,679. .g5hf9 less than that OF
the preceding year.
Abuse of the Service.
The transmission at the rate Of one cent
pound of serial libraries, advertising Sheets
"houSe organs" periodicals advertising some
particular house" or fnstitution1 sample
copies, aud the like, ought certainly to be dis
continued 4 plance at the revenues received
Tor the work done last year will show more
plainly than any other statement the gross
abuse OF tkc posta! service aad the growing
waste OF its earnings.
The free matter carried in the mails for the
departments, Offices, ETC., of the government
lsg
corrective Legislation Recommended.
II such second-elass matter paid merely the
cost OF us handling our deficit would disappear
and surplus result, which might be used to
give the people still better mail facilities or
cheaper rates Of letter postage. recommend
that legislation be at once enacted to correct
these abuses and introduce better business
Ideas IN the regulation OF our postal rates.
Universal Postal Union.
The Universal Postal union which now en-
braces ali the civilized world. and whose dele
gates will represent 10OO,000.OO0 people, will
hold It's NTH congress in the city OF Washing
ton in May, 1897
In view of the importance Of this assem-
blage and OF its deliberations, and of the hon
ors and hospitalities accorded to our repre-
sentatlves by other countries on similar occa-
slons, earnestly hope that such an appropri-
alton Will be made for the expenses nccessa-
rllY attendant upon the coming meeting in our
capital city, as well be worthy OF our ma
tlonal hospitality and indicative OF our appre-
citation of the event.