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The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
The Arena for July.

A great number in which William Jennings Bryan, Charles A. Towne, Gen. A. J. Warner, John Clark Rid. path and other champions of the peo- ple's cause will appear as contributors. The friends of The Arena may ex- pect an unusual amount of interesting discussion in the number for July. Perhaps no previous issue has carried to the people more emphatic messages on the great questions of the day. The opening article will be by Mir. Henry Clews, entitled. Wal Street, Past, Present and Future" To this John Clark Ridpath replies. Mir. Clews ar- ticle is an apology for ''the Street, and the reply by Mir. Ridpath is an audacious assault on that gigantic power-a criticism on its methods it's aims, its results and it's inner spirit
 The second paper is that by Charles A. Towne. national chairman of the silver republican party, who contrib utes to the number for July a caustic review on the recent Waldorf banquet The article is entitled ''The Reform Clubs Feast of Unreason. If any thing had been wanting to complete the relegation of the Waldorf banquet to its proper place under the ban of pub lie contempt Mir. Towne's article in The Arena fer July will supply tine need. The paper will produce a sensation throughout the country.
 The public will be delighted to know that a symposium on Honest Money :; or, the True Standard of Value will appear in the issue for July To this symposium the contributors are Wii- liam Jennings Bryan, NJ. ". Howard, Wharton Baker, Arthur I. Fonda and General A. J. Warner The five short papers composing this symposium are perhaps the best and completest ex- position of the essentials of the great question that have appeared.
 Look we'll to The Arena for July. The appearance of these great papers, all of which are now ready for ensu- ing issue, will be awaited with the deepest interest.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that public examination of applicants for Polk county teachers certificates will be held at Mena, Ark on the lst and 2nd days of July, ls97. Those who ex- pect to obtain Incense to teach during the present summer must attend this pubic examination as no private ex- animation will be granted except to those unavoidably absent on the dates above mentioned. Respectfully,
 W. Nj. PTPKIN,
 County Examiner.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
MONEY IN STRAWBERRIES.

Many of our readers who con template planting strawberries for profit, near Mena, will be inter ested in the following, from the Carthage Mo Press
 Mir. A. kibler has strawberry patch which, though it is scant two acres. has, up to the first of June, cleared him $3s7.1o. The patch yielded 553 crates of berries which sold for S533 50, and, as stated above, $3s7. 10 of this amount was clear profit
 Strawberry plants set in the fall, the earlier the better, will produce at least half a crop the next season and a full crop the year following. They should be we'll cultivated after planting un- til heavy frosts come and then mulched with straw, leaves or other litter.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
(First published June 16. 1897 ,


 By virtue of an execution issued by the Cir. cult Clerk of the Polk County Circuit Court on the 14th day of June, 1897, to me directed against the property Of Al Belt, as guarnishee Tn the case ot Gale Green, administrator of James Ward deceased. based upon a judge ment in favor of John r. Thayer. against said Gale Green, as administrator of James Ward deceased for the sum of Seven Hundred and Flfty t$.50OOl Dollars, and that | am com handed to have the said money within sixty days herof together with the interest and costs do hereby offer for sale the following proper " levied upon by me by virtue of the said ex- ecution. to-wit: Part of the northwest quar- ter or The northeast quarter of section 1s township south range 3i west; lot No. south range of of Powers and Thayer's sub division of the town of Mena, Polk county Ar kansas; lot No :. block D. town of Mena Polk county. Arkansas; lot No. If. block 60. town of Mena. Polk county. Arkansas; and will offer same or SO much thereof ns will be necessary to satisfy said judgment, interest and costs on the .th day Of July \. D. Isa7 at the east door or the Court House. in the town of Dal- ms. Folk county, Arkansas. to the highest bidder for cash in hand during the hours for judicial sales
 Is97. n. R JopJix Sberiff
 By j. W. Tow, D. <.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
Port | Arthur Route.
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THROUGH FXPRFss-Dailv.
CHURCH SERVICES.

NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH-Preaching eacf Sunday at Il am and 7:s0 ?. m; Sunday sch . o at 10 q. m.; Epworth League 30 D. m; Praye meeting Wednesday evening.
 J. Y. CHRISTMAS, Pastor.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

s'I believe In vested rights, but don't believe that the managers of railroads should be allowed to rob the people who have their money invested in railroad stock" :" This country is trust ridden. It's only question of time, unless something is done very soon, when we will have Il revolution upon us. Things arc running towards tho government ownership of railroads and the people arc demanding this more and more. Each state should know what its railroads are doing. 1t should stop them from over capatalizing and hold them down to | legitimate business. so that people can invest in them with safety. ."-Govcrnor Pingrec.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
The Little River News

The Little River News is quite right when it says that "a question of such magnitude as that propos- ing to give to the railroads 500,0OO acres of the state lands should be submitted to the people before 1t is favored by a legislature. " We will add further that all ques- tions of vital interest to the peo- pie should be submitted to a vote before being adopted into law. This is the proper way to have d government of, by and for the people.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

Never before have the people of this county had such market for their fruits as this season, and yet owing to the fact that no prepar- ations have been made to either ship or can the surplus, large quantities arc going to waste. We need canning factory at Mena and must have one next year.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
As straws which show which wa,

As sstraws which show which way the political winds de blow, we observe that in most states those democrats who did not vote for Bryan are not wanted in conyen- ventions being called, also that silver republicans are tabood from taking part in republican league meetings and conventions.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

The concerted action on the part of the money mongers to do away with the greenhack currency and
 secure the adoption of a system of bank currency instead must be met with stern resistance and un- yielding opposition on the part of the industrial and business classes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

We hear considerable about eli mate in this section and we observe that when anyone starts to go up- on Rich Mountain they have to ssclimb it''
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

The Sevier County Democrat, speaking of progressive business men and advertising, very cor rectly remarks that "a merchant who is too close to advertise would hardly be liberal enough to give you good bargains
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

The rain of Monday afternoon Is reported to have been quite gen eral and while interfering with the wheat and oat harvest was good for cotton and corn.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
MENA FTRST-THEN THE WORLD

We often hear of "pleasure ex. cursions' but when people start to cllmb the mountains here they call 1t a "pleasure exertion."
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
Corn Meal and Flour.

l have just received direct from the mills car load of best corn meal, also one of flour that can supply all my customers with at lowest prices.
 C. A. SMITH.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. = Services at Spiyey building on Mena street every Sunday at II q. m. and D. m. Sunday school at the school house at 80 a. m.
 DAVID PARK, Pastor
The Mena weekly star., 1897-06-16
Weather Report.

Following is the weather report for week ending June 13, reported by D. H. Hopkins, of Dallas:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Coming and Going.

M. l.. Robertson, of Bucna Vista, who
has been in the city for some time, left
yesterday. -
S. o. Sale, who has been in Southwest
Virgil" ia for some time, has returned to
his home ut this place.
David Schercr, who has been on visit
to relatives in Marion, Va, has returned
to his home here.
Ct. r. Henderson returned yesterday
from IIaeerstown, where he has been for
several days. =.
w. X. Carr of the Norfolk and.~,West-
ern railroad, has returned froEi II flying
trip to Norfolk. Il
j. Hampton Hoge has returned from n
trip to Christansburg.
Or. +. C. lice is on a-.vsit to relatives
in Hagerstown.
Judge Dupuy has returned from Rocky
Mount, wher, he has been spending II few
days.
The body of j. l.. Fitch was taken
through the city yesterday en- route from
Lynchburg to Harrisburg, Pa. ~, rs =
Policeman "A. H. Griffin left yesterday
for Charleston, w. Va, where he goes to
attend United States court.
Bristol Times: Mr.. and Mrs r. e.
Hanson arrived Wednesday from Roam
oke, Va, and are guests OF Mrs. Otey, ON
Broad street.
Mrs. a. f. Fisher, Miss Kate Hull
Bundy and Signor Fcr,iccio Giannini are
registered ut Hotel Roanoke and will
take part in the concert to night.
Miss Cora Greasy, Of ALLEGHENY
Springs, is visiting Mrs. Il. II. Lane, on
Salem avenue.
G.. Jellison and wife left yesterday
evening for Staunton, where Mr.. Jellison
expects to establish an agency for his
music house.
Rev. p. A. Anthony ami wife passed
through the city yesterday Ell route from
the Southern Baptis, convention at Will
Vista.
Miss Stella Welch left yesterday on Il
visit to friends ut Charleston, w. Va.
Miss !lary Kellogg who has been Wis
ting friends in Martinsville, returned
home yesterday.
J. NJ Thrasher, of Lithia, was in the
city yesterday.
Daniel Bowman Il farmer of Franklin
county, was in the city yesterday.
w. a. Glasgow left on the noon train
yesterday on Il visit tC relatives in Lex
ingtOn, Va.
To hear Miss Kate Hull-Bundy perform
on the superb concert grand Behr Bros
piano, which was shipped here by the
manufacturers especially for her use at
the Roanoke Choral Society concert to-
night, is alone worth the price of adms
sion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
India Linens

This section of our White Goods bust
ness never needs to he advertised the
people are acquainted with it. we
merely want to name few new things.
Black India Linen, - inch 1Oc.
Black India LiEcn, .i0.inch, u &c.
Fine India Linen in navy, pink, blue.
nile, canary, linen and lavender 81 inches
wide, and worth IL 1-2c; here, 1Oc
Fire Sheer India Linen. 40 inches
wide, in above shades, only IL &c, pos.
itively worth 15c.
White India Linen. special at lie; bet
ter, worth 25c.
White India Linen, biggest value OH
earth, at 15c the zoe kind.
Pretty Sheer India Linen, at Sc
Finer ones at Zoe and 10 &c.
Lovely things in the fine sheer Persian
Lawns. at II Lee, 15c, 2Oc and o5c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Among the Domestics.

Here are to be found the things that
you must have every day. We give YOU
the values here every time.
We are offering one case Of fine grade
Dress Ginghams in the dainty, pretty
styles for summer wear, the regular / &c
SOFT, special at &c.
Another case, not quite so fine, very
pretty styles, the regular Sc sort, going
ut 14c. See it.
A case of the best regular Zoe Percale,
SO inches wide, in the new printings,
at Sc.
Genuine English Percples, 36 inches.
special printings for shirt waists, some
of the prettest made, IL Lee.
Fine Sea Island Cotton, such as Won
pay &c for elsew here, here only sc, or 20
yards for 81.
Real good Sea Island Cotton, full yard
wide, ut 1c.
Coed grade, yard wide, Bleachea Mus.
lin, at DC.
Celebrated Barker Mills Bleached Mus
lin, only q lie, worth Sc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Black Dress Goads.

For good values our Black Dress Goods
department. is without rival.
!retty Atwood Crepon with silk
stripes, summer weight, 3Sinch, only
two styles left, was soc, reduced to Soc
a bargain.
90 inch Black siclian, the heaviest and
best of the Mohair variety, great value
for 62 l'2c, for separate skirts.
Large Figured Black Mohar for SEN
arate Skirts, 42-inch, SIC.
Fancy Granite, made from best selected
combed yarn, 30 inch, the great iavorite
for separate skirts, 81 yard.
Fine Black Henrietta, pure silk warp,
improved finish, - inch. guaranteed the
equal of any to be had for S1.2j-our
special price, 81
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Fine Organizes.

Great heaps OF beauty and brceziness
are here.
Real French Printed Organize, ,exquis-
lite designs and shades; while others are
showing them at 33c, ours nre selling for
only Pc.
Another big lot of Fine Sheer Organdie
that has swept the community like Wild
fire, here only II l2c
Fine White French Organdies, . yards
wide, biggest values ever produced, poe
33c, 39c and 50c. Don't fail to see these.
Fine Black French Organizes, , yards
wide, at soc, l2c soc and 62 | &c.
Coored French Organizes, . yards
wide, blue, pink, corn, nile and lavender,
only soc.
3l.inch Colored Organdies at 15c and
20c, all shades.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Pants at Half.

1t costs about half what YOU usually
pay if you buy materials and have your
husbands or your boys pants made
besides saving the annoyance of always
sewing the rips" and putting on the
nft-pulled'ou buttons, to say nothing of
twice the amount of wear you are sure
to get out of the homemade.
Real good Cashmere for pants, war
rapted half wool, only two styles, o5c
yard. worth 3Dc. BE sure to see it.
Fine All-Wool Cashmere in the neat
spring styles, for boys or mems wear,
J0c.
Some very pretty and fine ones at
G2 lie, cheap enough at 81.
only 15c.
Plain Linen Twills, for boys. at 1871 &c,
15c and zoe.
Fine Striped Cottonades for pants, reg
ular Cashmere styles, 15c and zoe yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Dress Goods SpeCiaIs.

Great big Values the special order of
business now. There are many lines to
close out-the knife is being vigorously
applied to prices.
Join the great throng of busy Dress
Goods buyers.
One of the latest things for Separate
Skirts is IL striped Storm Serge, made
from finest combed wool. 1t comes in
navy, dark green and black, with small
white stripes half an inch apart, 45.inch,
made to cost 1jc II vard--it's enormous
value ut j0c.
Irridescent Hair Line Stripes, very
pretty and all pure wool, only six styles
remaining. Were soc. and in order to
close them they go for 20c.
There are now but four styles left of
the beautiful Silk Striped Material-they
were the choicest of the SOC ine-reduced
to close out at once, to 39c.
Those stylish French Novelty Checks,
all pure wool, A2-inch,ss just five styles
now; who get them is in luck, best SOC
goods-marlied down to soc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
White Goods Surprises.

And they will not fail to surprise you.
on have never met with such values.
There are too many of them to name all
here. We give you only few
White Figured Pique, with pretty
Satin stripes, especially desirable for
children's and misses wear-never less
than IL 1'2c-and here it is for Sc; four
styles.
White, Paid and Checked India Lawn
nice and sheer, for children's and misses
wear, very desirable also for Ladies' wrap
pers and aprons-valuc, 12 2c-ereat
value here, for it's but Sc; five styles.
Fine White Figured French Pique in
the dainty little figures ami stripes.
Suitable for children's, misses and yonnr
ladies' wear: simply beautiful; just five
styles, only II l'2c, and actually worth
zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Many Bills introduced of Interest to
Nirginiuns.

Nirginians.
Washington, May 13.-In the Senate
Mr.. Martin introduced bills to pay $40.
900 to the estate of Maria Gibson, of Gull
pepper county, Virginia, for stores taken
by the Union army; $25, 900 to the heirs
of Silas Burke, of Fairfax county, for
supplies taken by the Union army; So, $50
to Mrs. =. y. II. Richards, of Fairfax
county, for supplies taken by the Union
army; Sl4, 600 to the heirs of Catharine
Crttenden, of Culpeper, for supplies
taken by the Union army, AID 50, 100 to
Mrs. Margaret V. MadduX, of Louisa
county, for supplies takeo by the Union
army. Mr.. Martin also presented pc.
tition from numerous citizens of Virginia
against the passage os the anti scalpers
bill, and sereral other petitions from cit
liens of HerndoN, Fauquier, Staunton
and Culpeucr, Virginia, for the passage of
the bill restricting immigration.
In the Senate Mr.. Daniel introduced Il
bill providing for the erection Of bridge
across the Potomac Mt Arlington ut the
limited cost of 5000, 900, of which 800,
600 shall be available ut once; also bills
for public building at Newport New g,
and bills for the relief of Abel V. Span
gler and j. y. Johnson. of Virginia.
Senator Martin, of Virginia, and Maj.
Ifoge Tyler, the latter the probable Dem.
ocratic nominee for governor of his State,
occupied seats in the reserved gallery OF
the Senate yesterday and attracted no lit
tie attention from the observers in the
other galleries.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Time'y Small Things.

They cost but little, but we save you a
little of that little every time you buy
fror, us.
Camphor Balls, to prevent moths, 3
pounds for 10c
Best Household Ammonia, for laundry,
toilet and bath. quarts, Zoe; puts, sc.
Big bottle of Bay Rum, the regular 19c
sort, 10c.
Florida Water, large bottle, 1Oc.
Colgate's Antiseptic Dental Powder,
only Tic, usually 25c.
Backing sets, good brush, dauber and
box backing, in a neat box, 19c set.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Great Bargain in Fine Linens.

This is one of the prettiest of the Linen
Dress Fabrics produced this season. 1t
is Il Linen Gauze, or Grass Linen Batistc.
made of pure linen and very fine and
sheer, ami having French Revere Stripes
and Lace Stripes. 1t is to he made over
either white or colored linings-colorei
Innings being almost universally favored.
This lovely fabric is worth now cx-
actly 25c yard. Our New York buyer
closed big lot Of them from an import.
ing house, so they are here in nine beau.
tiful styles, at 15c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Ladies' Vests.

Some great values here to start the
season with. Don't fail to investigate
our claims for this department
One case fine Swiss Vests. Richclieu
ribbed, silk tapcd neck and armhoies.
It's just possible that you find these :,
little better than the average lie vest
here they are buy II &c.
One case good quality Ladies' Vests, at
&c each.
One case of Fine Swiss Ribbed Vests.
bleached, tapped neck and armhoes, only
Sc each.
One case of same, finer grade Toe each.
Ladies' Fine Lisle Vests, e5c and soc
each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
CHLORoFoRMING PLANTS.
The Process Causes Them to Grow Will
Great RapilitY

Great Rapidity.
Washington, May 13.-Unitcd States
Consul Kirk, at Copenhagen, has made
a report to the Department of State, Civ.
ing II description of an interesting discov.
cry in the physiology of plants made by
JDhannsen, of the Agricultural High
School of Copenhagen>
The discovery is that plants arc suscep-
tible to the influence of ether or chloro-
FORM but in their case the effect is to
waken them instead of putting them
asleep, as would be the result with hui
man beings. Also the plants are made to
grow with great rapidity, in or out OF
season, fact oil the greatest importance
to gardeners and florists.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
Suitings for Separate Skirts and
Refer Suits.

The new Bicycle Suitings and Russian
Duck are among the most popular. They
come in French Checks, "Covert" mix.
lures, stripes, dots. shepherd plaids and
other novelty styles. See some Of them
in east window, only 12 1.2c.
The Fine French Covert Cloth is a
great favorite, 33 inch, very pretty, zoe.
Linen Homcspun is being sought and
bought hourly, very popular, big bar
gains, at l5c and 19c
White Basket Weave" Duck, 10c.
Extra Linen Finish White Duck. 81
great favorite, IL lee
Extra Heavy Figured French NIarseil-
les. the great beauty for separate skirts.
the regular 25c ones; this week, 20c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14

IMPORTANT TO LADIES:


The Beldiug Bros Co. have arranged with Miss VsnLear
whose reputation artist Of skill we'll known
need than the give lessons in
Needewcrk Embroidery absolutely free The piece selected
to be taught contains twelve lessons (Which would you
IS if You plying for then and ia the of this
about sixty different ssd=s used which Will give the
dszt valuable cid Ii the art OF shading
TIE only conditions that Ia the taking Of these
you VII B=ldiug Bros word1enounsd Art Embroidery
Silks fl ahich selling agents, aud bay from IRE
stamped linen piece, which costs but 25c
For full particulars call at store Miss VanI.ear
oa1 Franklin road
Those who desire join these classes for free instruction
should apply at
Beldlng BIOS celebrated Embroidery Silks have
nearest to perfection They wash and retain their Sickness"
equal in world Used by skilled artists everywhsrc
Large line OF choicest designs "a stamped linen pieces
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
IRISH GIRLS ARRIVE.

New York, May 13.-Five hundred and
fifty more Irish girls have arrived this
morning on the steamer Teutonic, to helm
solve the domestic help question. The
Teutonic had nine hundred and seventy.
eight immigrants aboard
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper % cents. Meal tickets, 81. I am
using Armours Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. j. CatOgnl's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14

The prcttiest lire of waists ever. shown
in Roanoke; the best values, too. Prizes
SOC for the SOC sort; 5oc, 75c, 81, sl.a5,
$l.30 ard $50.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENT,

Having heen nominated by the Repub
licans of the Fifth ward to represent that
ward in the City Council, l respectfully
solicit the support of the voters of the
ward ut the election to be held Thursday
May 81. w. r. MILLER.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
hasSOcks.

Lot of fine Hassocks. covered with best
Administer, moquet and body Brussels
actually worth Toe and 81 each; quantity
limited to eight bales G6 @dozen). Your
choice of them for only SOC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14

Breakfast, - cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, % cents Meal tickets, 81
nm using Armour's Chicago meats, which
are the best. J. j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
ladies' Waists.

We Will not attempt a description of
them; they are indcscribably pretty.
Every new idea is put into them. if it's a
worthy one.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
BUSINESS SUITS.

WE MAKE a SPECIAL BUSINESS
OF SELLING BUSINESS SUITS. IT'S
BUSINESS FROM THE START WITH
Us, AND WE REACH OUT TO BUY
CAREFULLY, PLEASE OUR CUSTOM.
EiiS AND SELL LOW.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14
IT WILL. SURPRISE YOU.

In order to prove the great merit of
Eiy's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh and cold in the heal, your
druggist will supply n generous 10 cent
trial size or we will mail for 10 cents.
Full size 30 cents.
ELY BROS, So Warren st., n. Y City
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cure Il
me of catarrh when everything else
failed. Many acquaintances have used it
with excellent results.-Alfred w. Ste
vens, Caldwell, Ohio.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-14

Mrs. Julia Hicks, of No. 362 Salem
avenue II. w, says Slillman's \. L. Corn
and Bunion Cure is the greatest remedy
on earth. 1t completely cured her Of
corns and sore feet For sale by VanLcar
Bros, Druggists. Price ID cents per bot
tie