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The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04
PROGRESS AT MT. nENA.
The Best Summer Resort in West.
 What They Say.

Work is progressing quite satisfac- torily on Nit. Mena, large force of hands being engaged clearing the right-of-wry and taking out stumps ready for the graders to build the new road from Grand Summit sta tion to the top of the mountain. The foundation for the hotel is about com pleted and teams are busy hauling the lumber for the joists and other DOT tions of the building.
 Additional tents are erected as needed on the grounds near the tenn porary hotel to accommodate those who come, and there is now quite a village there. J. T. Hopegood and wife and Mir. Coulter and family came up from Texarkana Saturday, and Judge Estes family ar rived Monday, all expecting to stay until the frost comes this fall Among others who came up from Tex arkana Saturday were, J. M. Carter, F. W. Mullens, A. S. De Lamar and George Scharrer.
 Speaking of the place as summer resort, Mr. Carter said "I have my family there and we all like It It will be an extra ordinary summer re- sort when better accommodations are provided. It is at point easy of ac- cess to large territory needing re- sort very badly"
 J. w. Mullens said: "The climate on the mountain is all that can be de- sired, it being always cool in the shade and the scenery is very attractive. It is very convenient for the people of our towns, and many will come here. have my family here now"
 Mir. De Lamar: II am here simply looking around and must say I am we'll pleased. It will make an excel lent resort and I shall recommend it."
 Mir. Scherrer: 'I like it and am starting home to send my family here at once"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04
Horticultural Society Meeting.

The Polk County Horticultural soci- ety met according to announcement on Saturday afternoon, July 31. The regular business of the society was given due attention and number of talks were given on matters of inter- est to present and prospective fruit growers of Polk county.
 R. NJ. Winfield brought in samples of peaches that were a surprise to everone The future of Polk county in the peach growing business could not be doubted by anyone who viewed these splendid object lessons.
 A number of persons joined the so- ciety and liberal collection was taken for the few expenses, such as record books and postage.
 It was decided that it would be a great advantage to Polk county to make an exhibit of it's products on Mena's anniversary day and an execu- tive committee composed of Dr. Dagg, A. H. Cotton and Frank $. Foster was appointed to take charge of arrange ments
 A motion was carried to have an evening meeting in Mena soon, date subject to call of the president, to in- terest the citizens of Mena and to fur ther arrangements of the fruit and az ricultural display on Aug. 1o.
 Society adjourned to meet in regular session Saturday, Aug. 14, at p. m. |, in Mena. FRANK s. FOSTER, Sec.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04
GOV. pINGREE ON THE TARIFF

Gov. H. s. Pingree, of Mich igan, under date of July 24, took patriotic stand in favor of the people by wiring the following message to President Mckinley, also to representatives from his state in the senate and lower house:
 II regard the duty on lumber hides and sugar as unrepublican. unpatriotic and unfair. The lumber now goes largly into small homes and farm houses and to class already greatly overtaxed. The laberor wears twice as many shoes as the millionaire, and must contribute twice as much for the tax on hides. He must use as much sugar and pay as much toward the duty on sugar It is grossly unfair to make the poor pay as much per capita as the rich toward the support of the government. Property and not human stomachs should be searched. Prop erty is protected by our laws and should pay for its protection"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

The telegraph is an institution of public utitily and indispensi ble. It should be owned and operated by the government upon the same principles that the postal service is operated and the huge monopoly now controlling the telegraph service abolished. This will come in due time as a matter of right and justice.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

Nothing brings mopey so quick lY and plentiful to the producer as the planting of small fruits, and every hillside and valley around Mena should be cleared and planted. As soon as we begin to produce in large quantities we can commence shipping to the markets, both north and south, and bring money into circulation amoung the people. This coming fall is the time to prepare the soil, and late in the fall or the early spring the time to plant.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

We hope that everyone of our readers in this county will join heartily and periodically in the effort to make display of Polk county products on the day we celebrate as Mena's first birthday anniversary. Everyone should be proud to bring good specimens of grains, fruits and vegetables to show our visitors on that day what we can grow.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

The London (Eng.) Spectator hints at considerable truth when, in speaking of affairs in this country it says: Capitalists have subsidized the outputs, bought up the press, seated we'll paid attorneys in the senate and finally have stretched their hands out to the colleges, which it is an easy thing to capture by such generosity as MT. Rockefeller's. Apparently it is their intention to convert the United States into a powerful oligarchy, and they will extend the sway of that oligarchy to other lands when they can."
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

To reach the people of Polk and adjacent counties, business men should advertise in the Star, as since combining the New Era with it we reach more people than all the other papers in the county combined.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

The work being done develop ing Mena and Polk county by the railway company is helping to bring prosperity to the people of this section.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

The fruits daily seen in the markets of Mena are convincing proofs that this is good fruit country and that it will pay to grow it extensively for shipment.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

Over 150 men are employed on Nit. Mena at this time on the hotel, road and other works. Of these MT. Broughton, the assistant superintendent, has 103 on his pay roll.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

One cent a mile is pretty cheap travelling but that is the price people can come to Mena for, when we celebrate the ami versarv on August 19.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

The ditch draining the Park spring is badly clogged with rubbish, causing the water to be stagnant, endangering the health of of the people in the neighbor- hood.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04
MENA FIRST THEN THE WORLD.

Grapes, pears and peaches are very plenty in the Mena markets.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

Come to Mena on the 18th day of August and see what town we have for yearling
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-04

It is named Perfect" baking powde and is in truth perfect. Try it.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Washington, March 5.-The senate
chamber was the center of attraction
early yesterday and later in the day
the galleries presented beautiful pic
ture. The senate proceedings were
brief in the terms between recesses.
The time had gone by for anything be-
yond vital legislation on the appropria-
ton bills.
The galleries were startled shortly af-
ter II o'clock when former Queen ILL
oukalani entered the diplomatic gal
lery, accompanied by her secretary Mr..
Palmer.
The presidential family party arrived
at 11:30 and entered the east reserved
gallery. Mrs. Mckinley, ST., CARRIED be-
fittingly to her aged years, was a CON
spicuous figure in the group seated in
front The diplomatic corps entered a
moment later led by the chief justice
associate justices of the United States
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Washington, March 5.-With the
night came the browning glory of the
Inauguration. The residence and pub
lie buildings We're ahame with lights,
the streets were still crowded with peo-
pie, but it was at the brilliantly illumi-
mated pension building that politics
paid its tribute to society. Thousands
of electric lights glittered in the enorm-
GUS hall and vast assemblage of
prominent men and women were pres
ent.
OF dancing there was none during
the first two hours, and little thereaf
ter, for the floors were too crowded to
watch the display and thew did not
care to risk their toes and garments in
the crush.
The presidential party arrived at the
ball at a quarter before 10 o'clock. The
president and his wife were escorted
by General Nelson A. Miles and Gen
eral j. NJ. Wilson of the army. After
them came Vice President Hobart and
Mrs. Hobart John Addison Porter, the
presidents secretary; the presidents
brother, Abner Mckinley, and several
members of the Mckinley and Hobart
families.
Mrs. McKinley's gown was a gray
brocaded satin, tinting from gray to
blue. 1t is lined throughout with blue
silk and the skirt is stately train with
three panels of embroidered brocade.
The waist had a fluffy fichu of rare
point d'Alencon producing a decollette
effect. The sleeves were full length
and finished with n wide frill of lace.
The waist at the corsage was caught
with diamond pins and she wore a
brilliant sun burst in her hair.
Mrs. Mckinley, mother of the presi-
dent, wore stately black satin gown.
Mrs. Barber, the sister of Mrs. Nc
Kinley, wore handsome black MORE
antique trimmed with Venetian lace.
Miss Helen Mckinley, sister of the
president, wore n gray MORE silk
trimmed with chiffon and point lace.
Mrs. Hobart is still in mourning, and
was consequently simply gowned.
The presidential party remained only
about an hour. A reception to some of
the most prominent guests was cut
short when it became evident that Mrs.
Mckinley was becoming tired. After
partaking of light refreshments Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley were driven
to the White House.
1t was shortly after II o'clock when
they took their departure, The ball
was then formally opened.
A light supper was srved and the re-
mainder of the evening was given up
to dancing as the crowd had thinned
out sufficiently to pcrmitit
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

president, calling an extra session of
the senate having been read, Vice
President Hobart requested the new
senators to advance and take the oath
of office. At the presiding officers sug-
gestion, Mr.. Morrill,, the patriarch of
the senate, was complimented with be-
ing the first to be sworn in. AS the
new senators took the oath there was
hum of interest throughout the gallery.
Just before the official party with
drew, Mrs. Mckinley and the mother
of the president were escorted from the
gallery to the east front Of the capitol,
where the oath of office wGs taken by
the new president. Occupants of the
public gallery were held in their places
for some time in order not to block the
procession of the officials. Gradually
the chamber was deserted, and the
scene of action was removed to the east
front.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Washington, March 5.--Nancy ALI
son Mckinley, ST years old, witnessed
the Inauguration of her son, William,
as president of the United States.
She has been waiting for it twenty
years. Almost from the time he ems
tered public life she confided tho hope
to those who knew her best that she
would live to see William in the White
House. When the hope is realized she
VIII remain a member of his house
hold.
AS she entered the hotel Tuesday,
leaning on the arm of Chairman Bell
the cheers were hearth than thos that
had greeted the president-elect a mo-
ment before. Every one knew that
Mother" McKinley's hour of triumph
was at hand. The relatives and neigh
bors who had come from Canton all
talked Of the fatigues of their journey,
but she was sprightly and vigorous.
At her advanced age she is still strong,
mentally and physically.
The cheeriest person on the presiden-
tial train was Mother" Mckinley.
Size watched withthe fahmtham mint
She watched the greetings given as the
train rolled along with the keenest in
she terest. When she herself was re-
cognized she nodded pleasantly and
chatted with her travelling companions.
She had read all about the prepare
tions for the Inauguration and con-
trasted them with former inaugura-
tions. The weather prophecies, too,
have received due attention, and 1t
may interest the general public to know
that Mother" Mckinley from the store
house of experience drew the prophecy
that the weather March would be
bright and sunshiny
The mother of the presldent-elect
does not quite understand newspaper
| reporters, but tries to oblige them for
| "William's sake"
The majors mother is in excellent
health. She wears her aSe~and her
black gown and bonnet VIZ ~ al,
most youthful air.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

called upon to acknowledge the recep-
ton. by bowling right and left.
He then took seat in a big leather
chair. The pressure against the stand
was so terrific that women screamed
with pain and several tainted.
Meantime the procession from the
senate continued. The senators, well
dressed and imposing, followed by the
more nondescript members of the
house, sifted into their seats. Then
came the dignfied and pompous diplo-
matte corps, headed by the British am
bassador.
The governors of the states. the gen
eral of the army and the admiral of the
navy and oficers who had received the
thanks o. congress, all respondent in
full uniform, made up the rear and
were closely followed by the disting-
ushed assemblage of men and women
who had crowded the SENATE galleries
Then Mr.. Mckinley arose and uncov-
cred. while Chief Justice Fuller, in his
flowing robes, administered the oath in
the presence of the tremendous multi
tude.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
THE NEW PRESIDENT.
GRANDEST DAY AT WASHING
TON FOR YEARS.
Simple and Impressive Ceremonies at the
Old Senates Death-Mr. Stevenson Said
Farewell and Mr.. Hobart Called tho New
Senate to Order.

Washington, March 5.-President Nc
Kinley made his fealty to the Ameri-
can people at the east terrace Of the
cpitol, in the presence of a great multi
tude. A dazzling and inspiring scene
spread out before him as he appeared
on the steps Of the senate wing to take
the oath and deliver his inaugural adj
dress. A golden Southern spring sun
blazed from a blue sky, an uspicious
ugury for the administration in 1889
there has been no such suspicious day
for the administration.
In contrast to Mr.. Cleveland's inaugu-
ration in 1889 there has been no such
suspicious day for this great cere-
mony.
Glimpses of soldiery flashed from IA
dating avenues as far is the eye could
reach; the windows of the houses. over
looking the scene were massed with
people and every available perch of the
capitol building was occupied. The
terraces in front were PERCEPTIONS hill
locks of humanity; the broad platform,
smothered with National flags, on
which the ceremony occurred, was built
out into the crowd in the form of a
right angle.
Mr.. Mckinley faced the park full
of people from u raised and calpeted
platform.
The square space at the juncture Of
the angle was filled with about a thous-
and kitchen chairs, reserved for the
cabinet officers, senators, representa-
tives, members of the diplomatic corps,
| the supreme court and other dignitaries
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
THE ASTROLOGER'S CORNER.

Some slight changes neceesitated using less space
for this depa rtmeRt Prof. Cunningham is daily re-
ceving catering testimonials OF his genius and mar
veaus power reading the language of the signs and
daily convincing people of the great and VALUABLE
INFORMATION to be had through his wonderful
knowledge of astrology He receives letters from
every state and territory and his fame has extended
into foreign lands.
Under no circumstances will names of correspond
be published hut the following arc extracts from
recent ettersi ~ received my horoscope, am much
pleased with It, II is as near right as ia peseble 10
make It," Another wIitesi ~ am surprised at Its
correctness"
Prof. Cunningham now proposes to tell your ruling
planet and send q test reading ABSOLUTELY FREE to
thc applicants whose letters happen to be the First,
Third Ninth and Twelfth opened from each days
mail. All aspirants for FREE READINGS must send;
Sex race nationality, pldce, year, month"; uate,
hour and minute OF birth. AM. or Pm. as nearly as
possible. Applicants entitled to FREE READINGS
will receive them by return mail with their "a cents
refunded less cents postage. All applicants must
send "a cents pay for their reading in case they do
once You are Just apt to win as anybody, and II
You do you will receive valuable test by astroi
opy for the small of "a cents. Those not know
inc their time birth should send cents for further
Instructions. These rules apply to all applications.
No more applications for readings to be pub
lshed will be received there now than prob
ably can ever be published, owing to changes likely
to occur at any time. all who have applied Tor
readings to be published should enclose "a cents in
stamps and take part in the above contest. About
100 letters have been returned TO me - unclaimed"
All who gave fictitious names had better correct the
error at once. Wonderful Horoscope Read
inRs with Chart at from $500 to sb,oo Their
cofpleteness will be in accordance with amount Of
money sent. will not be responsible for money sent
in a lettor Send money order or stamps. Address
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

Mixed farming as a principle has
been impressed on the people of Flori-
da by the freeze of two years ago.
If they take the lesson to heart, the
disaster will not have been in vain.
A correspondent Of Chicago paper,
writing from Florida, says: Thought
full people now agree that 'the great
freeze of '95" was good thing for
Florida blessing in disguise. 1t was
a costly lesson, however. A hundred
thousand citizens, more or less, paid
$3,000,0 900 or s4,000,00O to find out that
the frost line" that had been recog-
nized since the "cold winter of '32" was
not permanent and was likely to be
changed, like railway timetables, with
out previous notice. They were taught
that it was not good policy to put all
their eggs in one basket, and that the
single-crop plan of farming was fail
ure. Many were discouraged and left
the state. Those who had more cour-
age and wisdom remained, and while
they were resuscitating their frozen
groves they discovered they could make
E1oney by truck farming-by raising
peas, beans, cabbages, caulilower, let
tuce, celery, onions, cucumbers, pota-
toes, Strawberries and other fruits and
vegetables for the northern winter
markets. The demand for this sort
of produce during the winter months is
practically unlimited, and the prices
unnaturally large. 1t costs no more to
raise bushel of potatoes in this warm
sandy soil in December than in July
The supply OF unreasonable vegetables
formerly came from Bermuda and the
Bahamas. 1.-THE great freeze" taught
the farmers of Florida that they could
have monopoly from December Il
March. when the early crops of south.
ern Georgia are ready for market. 81
the wise ones stopped boasting abou
profits of $4,000 an acre from orange
groves. They stopped telling the ia
miliar story about "$1 a box fol
oranges on the plantation, twenty-1v,
boxes to the tree and 100 trees to thu
acre-all clear gain" and began t.
plant and weed vegetables, which arr
not so profitable as oranges, but art
reasonably certain of paying
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10

supreme court. Members of the house
of representatives headed by Speaker
Reed, then entered the chamber.
There was stir of interest when the
senate announced Vice President-elect
Hobart, who entered from the right
door and stepped to seat near the pre-
siding officers desk.
All this was accessory to the main
scene which has been so eogerly
awalted-the arrival of President
Cleveland and President-elect McKin-
ley, 1t was Just 1920 when they en-
tered the main doors facing the vice
president, and attention at once cen
tered on there two figures. They were
seated-immediately in front of the
presiding officer facing the senate and
the crowd.
The presidential party took their
seats and Vice President Stevenson
arose and invited his successor to step
forward and take the oath of office,
Mr.. Hobart advanced to go to the desk,
raising his right hand and took the oath
in accordance with the constitution.
Then Mr.. Stevenson delivered his vale
dictory address, speaking hoarsely as a
result of the recent strain.
Mr.. Hobart now advanced to the pre-
siding chair, and for the first time ex-
ercised his official functions by calling
the senate to order.
Mr.. Hobart moved inside for the blind
chaplain of the senate, Mr.. Milburn,
who, in an impressive voice, delivered
the first invocation to the new senate.
AS the chaplain closed Vice Presi-
dent Hobart addressed the senate for
the first time, speaking in a strong,
well modulated tone as he delivered
his Introductory address.
The proclamation of the outgoing
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-03-10
PROF. G. W. CUNNINGHAM,
Dept. q, 1914 S. ClInton-st.
Chicago, Ill.

Tho following are some readings for this week
Jamie, Walnut Springs, Texas. According TO the
data furnished you a mixture OF tho indications
Of the signs Aries and Taurus we'll the planets
Mars Venus and Neptune. You are medium height;
plump form the complexion. hair and eyes medium
10 ixht; you are quite dignnod in general appear
nncei you are endowed by nature With an indus
trious ambitious energetic disposition, you
endure but little oppositien, without losing self
control. however you will soon regain your
normal mental status again. You are fond Of
the occult And mysterious and especially astrology
You are also fond OF the fine arts music poetry, etc.
You would make a good astrologer II you would
study IL. You had better avoid marriage
Mrs. 8. D.. asil Capitol According to data the 20
dineal sign Leo which the rules, was rising at
your birth, therefore the Is your ruling planet,
or signinentor. You are TALL slender muscular and
,yry the shoulder wide In proportion the OF
the body, medium to light complexion, hair and
eyes, the eyes have rather eroe expressoni you are
proud, dignihed and commandingiendowed with great
ambition, energy and will poweri you are very mag
netlc and have the faculty of convincing people to
think the you dos you are fond OF having
your own way and are natural leader In ythinR
you may become interested In. You always have
trouble with love Affairs.