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The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
The Postal Savings Bank.

From the New York World.
 Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have together more than 5000, 900 depositors in savings banks, whose deposits aggregate nearly S2,- 900, 900, 900. But more than half the states have no savings banks at all and so this great incentive to thrift is lost to the people of more than half the states The argument is complete in favor of the postal savings bank pro- posal which is to be brought forward early in the next session of congress. A postal savings bank will promote thrift everywhere. It will make of a multitude of good citizens in- vestors in national institution. It will therefore stimulate the national spirit. breed patriotism and establish a nearly universal interest in the in- tegrity and prosperity of the nation and in the soundness of it's monetary system. It will foster the habit of saving-the one thing most lacking in our national character outside oi states that have savings banks sys- tems The machinery of the post-office will lena itself readily to the system, and that machinery reaches into the remotest corners of the country as nc state machinery can. We ought to have a postal savings banks system at once, providing for every citizen an absolutely secure opportunity to i'm vest his savings at interest Congress will soon be called upon to consider the matter. It's course should not be subject to any doubt.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Rural Free Delivery.

From the Chicago Record
 Second in importance only to his rec ommendation for postal savings banks is Postmaster General Gary's plea for the extension of the free-delivery system to rural districts In his re- port to the president the postmaster general says the expressions of approv- al from those agricultural communi- ties in which experiments in free de- livery have been tried have been most hearty. The advantages are keenly appreciated when offered.
 The work of collecting letters and of delivering mail to every farm house must be undertaken, and the sooner the better. The farm must be placed in closer touch with the outside world It will not be possible to extend free delivery to all parts of the country at once, but the beginning should be made without further delay. The policy of the rural free delivery should be approved by congress, and steps taken to put it into general operation as rapidly as possible. The postmas- ter generals hearty recommendation on the subject is encouraging, especi- ally coming as 1t does at the heels of highly successful experiments in rural free delivery in selected districts in all parts of the country.
 The need of the present is for real ization on the part of those in author ity of the necessity for measures of social reform in the interest of the people. The party and the men who are to retain political power must give serious thought to the supplying of the popular wants. It is only fair that the farmer should De especially considered, in order that tarm life may be made more attractive and check be placed..u upon the stendency of the
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Death of a Strange Hermit.

Mascoutah, Ill.-The death of Mrs. Barbetta Offein at Bellville at the ad- vanced age of S2 years closed the life of a remarkable woman. For thirty years she has led the life of recluse, and during that time has spoken to no one but her husband, who also lived the life of a hermit. A high board fence enclosed her home, and she was never seen outside of that fence. When she married her second husband thirty years ago, she was beautiful woman, fond of society. He insisted it is alleged, that she wear out the dresses of his deceased wife before new ones were purchased. She refused to do so. When her own dresses wore out she made dresses of old rags and quilts. In summer she went without shoes and in cold weather she wran. ped rags about her feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

farmers sons and daughters to driit toward the cities. Rural free delivery would be more than mere conVen- isnce. It would be an uplifting agency of no small importance, and would do much to change farm life for the bet ter. It would make the country more desirable place of residence than if is at present which would increase the price of farm lands by increasing the demand for them Farmers ana village residents of the United ota'eS can have free delivery of mail II tney will ask for it. They have as much right to thls convenience as have the residents of cities. The increase Tn the use of the mails would soon pay the increased cost of the service II proper management were supplied.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
BAD FOR MISSOURI.

Considering the numerous train robberies, holdnps and other ser ious crimes being committed in and around Kansas City, Mo-, the following remarks by the Kansas City Star are very much to the point: 'sIt is stated that in the state of Arkansas the last train robbery took place six years ago.
 and on that occasion the robbers were captured and convicted. In Oklahoma, where train robbing seemed at one time confirmed habit, the robbers have been pret- ty generally hunted out. At tempts at train robbery and bank robbery in Minnesota and Kansas have resulted in the sudden death
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
pLANTLEss COTTON.

ssWith cotton down to Az cents it seems dire folly for farmers to raise the fleecy staple. Our genial south ern soil produces dozens of other crops that will pay far better"
 The foregoing from the Texar- kanian is quite to the point and our farmers would do we'll to heed the suggestions made. We have urged our readers to plant more fruit and less cotton, especially those who live along the line of a railroad that can convey their products to market. If those living near stations where good shipping facilities can be had would plant their cotton fields to fruit in quantities sufficient so that when it began to bear they could combine in thelr shipments and ship in car load lots, they would in this way receive ten fold greater profits than they possibly can from growing cotton.
 Of course we would not advise any farmer to depend upon any one staple. They should diversi- fy their crops as much as possible so as to be sure of some returns in case one or more staple should fail.
 The large influx of people into Polk county has caused a local de- mand for many products hereto fore but little called for. Butter, eggs, and poultry of all kinds are bringing prices which which make make their production very profitable, and patatoes, oats, corn and many vegetables bring quicker and larg- CT returns for the labor expended than cotton, especially when grown near to q good market like Mena has become.
 1t has been demonstrated that the castor bean grows well upon the soil of tbis county, also sugar cane when planted in drill rows and cut and cured for feed for stock. The castor bean always finds ready sale at good prices at railway centers, and where hay is in such great de- mand there is no crop that will produce as much good feed for cattle as sugar cane or sorghum sown, cut and cured for this pur- pose.
 Again we advise our farmer readers to diversity their crops and not depend so much on cot ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
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The Arkansas Gazette says |: Because the Rev. Gilman, of the Christian Church, preached ser mon at Mintonvllle, Ky, in which he affirmed the non existance of the devil, the congregation elected him from the house and fired twenty pistol shots at him. That's right. The preacher who would abolish Santa Clause or he'll de. serves to be suppressed" It is quite probable that the Rev. MT Gilham has changed his mind since considering the action of his congregation and now firmly be- lieyes that the devil is yet on earth.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
Wintering Plants in the Cellar.

From Wick Magazine.
 Plants are placed in the cellar to rest not to grow. Nothing is more harmful to them thus stored away than water, and it should pever be given unless to keep the soil from be- coming dust dry.
 In early spring, if the buds on the plants are seen to be starting a little do not give growth, but keep as drv and cool as possible until time to take them out of the cellar.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
PRAISES PRESIDENT sTILwELL.

The Port Arthur News, giving an account of a recent visit of MT. A. E. Stilwell and party from England to that place, among other things, says:
 "The Londoners were most highly pleased with everything they saw and heard. In conversation with News representative, Mir. Taybe paid glow ing tribute to the great ability and sterling integrity of President Still we'll. He said that American securi- ties went begging on the London market now, with single exception. The exception was the bonds and ob- ligations of the F. & G. railway or any of the corporations with which Mir. Stilwell is connected. He said that anything offered on the London market that bore Mir. Stilwelrs name was quickly taken and no questions asked. A remarkable fact and one which English holders of P. & c. se- curities could not understand was that they were actually making money on the securities of this great railway be- fore the road was completed. The reason assigned placed the credit where 1t justly belonged-it was all because of Mir. Stilwelrs exceptional mauagement.r
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

One of our Arkansas exchanges says that a preacher, while an- nouncing that a collection would be taken, closed with the follow ing remark: "A sermon that isn't worth a nickle isn't worth coming to hear; and the person that will beat the Lord, the preacher or the printer, is goat of the most odoriferous kind" He must believe in ''the trinity" of "the Lord, the preacher and the printer"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
FROM KANSAS CITY TO EUROPE.

From the Kansas City Star.
 The Kansas City, Pittsburg & Cult officials announce that the promised pew line of steamships from Port Ar thur to Europe will be ready for bus mess before the end of the year ana that the first vessel, fully equipped to carry freight and passengers, will sal on Christmas, with full cargo ot grain and packing house products from Kansas City. The officials of the line will not wait until harbor facili- ties and the ship canal connecting Port Arthur with deep water are completed. They will demonstrate the practica- bility of their great project by carry ing products on lighters from the terminal of the railroad down Lake Sabine to the ocean vessel
 When it is remembered that this process of loading steamships is still used extensively in New York harbor, and was at one time practically the only connecting link between the rail- roads and tbe ocean steamship lines the use of lighters at Port Arthur will be recognized as entirely practicable to the direct trade between this country and Europe.
 The men who control the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad and its affiliated enterprises have thoroughly satisfied themselves of the practieabil- ity of great rail and steamship route under one management, from the center of the west to the markets of Europe, and they are carrying out their plans with admirable energy and enterprise. They have displayed a public spirit and an active interest in the development of the west which en- titles them to all the business they can get on equal terms with their com petitors, and that constitutes a great advantage to them. They realize per fectly that their entrance into the field involves such competitor as must inevitably result in permanently lower freight rates than have ever prev ailed before, except during short periods oi rate wars, and their expectation oi profits on their investments is based on the belief that with the best facilities for doing business they can carry freight as cheapIy as any trans portation companies with which they will come into competition.
 The fact that they are ready to put their ships into service without wait ing for the completion of their harbol facilities is.the best kind of guarantee that all their plans will be carried te completion according to their promises The project of a through line oi transportation from Kansas City tc European markets, controlled by western men and operated with full knowledge of western needs, and ir full sympathy with western interests thus becomes realization and is nc longer dream of the future.
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The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.

The government of the United States and Hot Springs are in co-partnersnip. Gen. Meiklejohn, assistant secretary of war, is therefore tat home while in Hot Springs. Hot Springs News.
 
 T. L. Skidmore, one of the moon sinners charged with killing Captain Taylor and a posse of deputy United States marshals in Pope county on August 29 last, was captured by of- ficers of Van Buren county last week.
 A new levee is being built along the Mississippi river at Arkansas City. Laborers are scarce and S1.50 day is being offered all who will go down and work. A large number went down from here on the morning Val ley train. Pine Bluff Graphic.
 Governor Jones has written letter to President Buchanan, of the Arkan- sas Industrial University, urging the suppression of the brutal sport called foot ball. This edict will likely cause considerable disturbance among foot ball enthusiasts. Waldron Reporter.
 Cement from the White Cliffs factory is being used in making sidewalks in front of some new buildings in Little Rock. We are glad to see this prefer ence given to a home institution in- stead of sending out of the state for the same material Magnolia Journal.
 Dr. Sam Powell, of Washington county is Ss and his wife ST. They have been married seventy years and both are active and hearty. Dr. Pow ell worked on the tailor's bench at Greenville, Tenn, with Andrew John son, afterwards president of the Uni ted States. -Siloam Springs Democrat.
 Bentonville Sun: Benton county can beat the world for good stock. It is really delight to look out on the streets and see mules and horses driv- en by our farmers-eyerYone of them fat and slick. The secret of this is that there is never a season so dry or wet, so hot or cold but that Benton county farmers raise ample food to feed their stock, Then too, of late years high bred and blooded horses and jacks have been introduced into the county and to-day our farmers can just ly boast of the finest teams to be found in the west.
 One of the strongest arguments that has been given to the public in favor of postal telegraph system is to be found in an address delivered before the New York board of trade and transportation by Mir. Francis B. Thur Der during the latter part of last month. He presents facts and figures which demonstrate beyond all ques- tion the utility and advantage of such service. Briefly stated, he proves; l, that the reduction in price of tele- grams is enormous; ?, that the service is simplified and improved; and 3, that the compensation of employees is bet ter and the commercial and social in- terests of the nation benefited. The telegraph ought to be part of the postal system Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

The Springfield Republican says: "When the Missouri Swine Breeders Association meets at Lexington next month the citizens of that town will give a gold medal for the biggest hog exhib- ited Now, there is a splendid opportunity for the man who in varibly borrows his neighbours newspaper" Or better still, for the man who, after taking a paper for year or so, refuses to pay for it, or has the postmaster send 1t back marked refused.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day and everybody in Mena has good cause to give thanks and be thank ful over the continued growth and prosperity of our little city. At the present rate of increase we will have 5000 people here when the town is two years old.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

of some of the thieves, and to oth- CTS arrest and sentence to long terms of imprisonment. Alto gether. the train robbing industry may be considered as narrowed down 10 neighborhood near Kan sas City, in Jackson county, Mis- sour.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

That very ably conducted pa per, the Arkansas Gazette, of Lit tie Rock, passed it's seventy eighth birthday anniversary last Satur- day, having been established Nov. 20, 1919. It is being recognized as "grand old paper
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Why would not a cotton seed mill pay and be desirable ac- quisition to Mena!
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Our numerous readers will ap- preciate the Thanksgiving illus trated page in the Star this week. The Star labors to please its pat rOnS.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Plenty of bear and deer meat in our local meat markets, but the deer meat is cheaper than the bear.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

The best way for business men to reach the people is to advertise in the Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF

On November i9 a disastrous q occurred in London. Eng. the A. ~ ages being nearly s25,oOo. .OoO. [. ~ the worst fire in that city since lss,
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Yellow fever in the south has al,.. entirely died out, good frosts ba,,. visited most of the afflicted c;,,.y The governor of Alabama has ra;ss, the state quarantine.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

The carelessness of deer hunters :. gather with the long range of the n. rifles used largely, has resulted in :. death of nine hunters in Michigan " ', the past few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Georgia's ironcIad anti-cigarette l.. is enforced by the courts. Seven :. bacconists were fined for sellinc o;a rettes to minors Friday. The law : so framed that even a parent wh. gives cigarette to a boy may i, indicted
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

Reports from India say the Brin,. are making little headway in putin, down the rebellion. that the weath.. is becoming bitterly cold and the Bri, ish soldiers are not equipped for wipts, campaigning. The military operatoO, have already cost S12, 800. 900, and ii <, thought this expenditure will bs doubled.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-24

The will of the late Henry Geors. leaves his entire estate, eonsis ing of the home at Fort Hamilton worth about Ss, 900 and the copvr,pb, of his books to his widow. N, Georges book on political economy i. the writing of which ne spent the last six years of his life and on which hs expected his fame to rest, will be puh lished in few months.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
SUB-COMMITTEEES.

Washington, Dec. Sat a specia
meeting of the ways and means com
mittee Chairman Dingley named the
subcommittee which will consider
the important measures referred t
the committees as follows:
CustOms-Dingley, Payne, Dalzell
Hopkins, GrOsvenOr, Baily and Nc
MILAN.
Customs administration - Payne
Russell, Dingley, Johnson, Steele
Swanson and Robertson.
Internal revenue-Evans, Dolliver
Steele, Russell, Dingley, Mcmillan ant
Mcclellan.
Public debt-Dazell, johnson, Ding
ley Bailey and Wheeler.
Reciprocity and commercial treatie.
Hopkins, Dolliyer, Tawney, Payne
Dingley, McMillin and Mcclellan.
Revenues from other sources thai
customs and on miscellaneous subject.
-Grosvenor, Russell, Tawney, Steele
Evans, Swanson and Wheeler.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs
in throwing off impurities in the
blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite, aids digestion, and is pro-
nounced by those who have tried it
as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or
S1.00 per bottle at f. Kalteyer & Sons
drug store. 2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mr.. Herman Frasch, a pOular clerk
for the Dullnig Grovery company, at
tanned his majority yesterday and de,
clares his intention of casting his mai.
den vote for President Mckinley OIL
any other nominee the Grand Old Re.
publican party may put forth at the
next election.
a jolly party of stays called ON Her.
man last night at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. Schilling, on Jones Aven-
ne and gave him a grand send-off on
the occasion. A bounteous supper
was served by the ladies of the house
hold and Mr.. Frasch supplied the
wines, cigars, and considerable por-
ton of the conversation. 1t was
about twelve o'clock when the party
dispersed, after enjoying speeches
full of wit, some piano music ana W.
cal selections and toasts to the sue
cess and happiness to the host and his
intended bride, Miss Hettie Heye, of
Mason, Texas.
Those present We're Charles A.
Gready, Henry Diehl, A. e. Richey,
Henry Dulnig, Louis Dullnig, T.. j..
Gender, Frank Armbrust, George
Landowner, A. Richter, L. ]. Kypfer,
A. Behnsch, Emil Dullnig, L. Hitzfeld-
er, Herman Frasch, Ed. Uhr, A.
Klein, Lon Ellison, J. Donehue, Chas.
Gender, John Kraft and many others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
PROTECT THE CHILDREN.

Worms rob children of the life-giv.
ing properties of their food, retard
their growth and weaker cneir consti-
tutions for life. Most mothers know
the symptoms Of worms. Children
are pale, restless and peevish, appe-
tite is tickle and sleep is disturbed.
Thousands of mothers have found
Whites Cream Vermifuge a prompt,
safe and absolutely certain remedy.
1t kills worms and gives the child
strength and vitality. You can't af-
ford to take chances with worthless
limitations; remember the name. Price,
% cents. Sold by e. Reuss and G..
Schasse. 3
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
TO THE CREDITORS OF NJ. RHEIN
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of BeXar.

THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Bexar.
Public notice is hereby given that on
the 10Th day of November 1897, NJ.
Rhein executed to me as assignee a
deed of assignment, whereby he con-
veyed to me all of his property other
than that exempt from execution, for
the benefit Of such of his creditors only
as will consent to accept their proper
tlonal share of his estate and discharge
him from their claims, and that on the
same day l duly qualified as such as
signee. All creditors of said NJ. Rhein
who wish to avail themselves of the
benefits of such assignment are re-
CURED to notify me of their acceptance
hereunder and to file with me their
claims duly verified and within the
time prescribed by law, at my office No.
oil East Houston street, San Antonio.
Iexas. l.. DREYFUS, Assignee.
December LIST, 1897. 12-2-21t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
BULL FIGHT, LAREDO, DEC. II.

BULL FIGHT, LAREDO, DEC. II.
THE INTERNATIONAL AND
GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD
COMPANY ANNOUNCES A GRAND
BULL FIGHT AID FTESTAS IN NU-
EVA, LAREDO, MEXICO ON SUN
DAY, DEC II, and will run SPEC
IAL TRAIN to Laredo, Texas, leav-
ing San Antonio Sunday at 500 a. M,
and arriving at Laredo at 2 p. M, re-
turning, leave Laredo at 1915 p. m,
and arriving at San Antonio at4:45 a.
M. Fare for round trip $1.50. linn
tied to date of sale. 12-7-4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-08
SENATE BILLS.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. S.-Among
the bills introduced in the senate were
the following: BY Mr.. Hoar, provid
ing that the person bringing suit in a
United States court shall not after.
wards be allowed to question the jur.
isdiction of the court.
Mr.. Hale, for the construction of
dry docks at Portsmouth, N. H., Bos.
ton, Mass, Algiers, La, and Mare
Island, Cal, and for the engagement
of the Brooklyn, League Island and
NOrfork docks, the appropriation fol
Algiers and Mare Island being $780,.
600 each.
BY Mr.. Mason, to establish a postal
savings bank system. This is known
a the Chicago Records bill.