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The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
STEAMERS FOR THE TROPICS.
Pittsburg & Gulf Will Start Its Lines
 When Quarantine is Raised.

The long contemplated arrangement fer line of steamships from Port Ar thur to Mexico was consumated Octo- Der I2 when the Kansas City, Pitts burg x Gulf railroad made arrange ments with the Atlantic & Mexican Gulf Steamship company for line of steamers between Port Arthur and Mexican points. As soon as the quarantine is raised two steamers a month will run between Port Arthur. Tampico, We're Cruz and Progreso and one steamer a month between Port Ar thur and Cuba and Jamaica.
 David Talbot, general foreign com. mereial ageut of the road is now in the south making final arrangements for the line to Central and South America and the West Indias, for which he has leased two ships Willis j. Best of Chicago, representative of the Atlantic & Mexican Gulf company came to Kansas City and concluded the deal with the railway for a line of boats to Mexican ports The move has not been looked on with favor by all rail lines to Mexico and ever since the announcement of the Pittsburg x Cuffs intention of establishing this water route there has been rumors of quiet opposition by the roads whose Mexican business it would curtaii though so far nothing has developed.
 The principal line of business the boats will help in Kansas City is that of the packers. Much meat is shipped to Mexico and cotton will also form a large part of the cargoes taken away from Port Arthur. All freight will be handled from the large export pier which is now under construction at Port Arthur and will be carried to the vessels by means of lighters until the channel is completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
Relic of the War.

There is an interesting war relic al Bloomfield, Ky, in the personality of Basic Hayden, who has not been out side his house for the past thirty -four years, although he is in perfect health. Mf. Hayden was large slave owner, in 1863, and when his slaves were ta- ken from him he maintained that the Almighty had treated him harshly in his slaves to go free, and, by way of retaliation, he swore that he would ''never set a foot on God S earth again. Mir. Hayden is an old soldier, successful farm CT, and considered perfectly sane. He is, however, a man of his word, On Friday, last. he sold fifty mules at all average price of 800 head, and this has brought into prominence the pe- culiar incident of his life.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
Immigration Commissioner Criticised

Mir, Powderly is receiving many un- complimentary notices from the Ger man-American press because he wants further restrictions put upon immigra- tion. We do not understand that MT. Powderly intends to cast reflections on the quality of the immigrants from one country to another. He simply sees that one cause of the failure of so many men to find employment is that there are so many men, and he proposes to stop one of the chief sources of supply. We do not under stand why German born American should feel differently about this from a grandson of a German immigrant. The idea is not 90 send anyone back who is already here, but simply to limit the supply To our notion MT. Powderly is doing what he can to get at the source of the trouble, and yet, curiously enough, he is charged with being traitor to the cause of the working man. He used to be consid- cred their wisest leader, and perhaps he is still wise. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

most cases for damages. but what is the sense in requiring wroDged per son to go to the expense of civil suit for damages Tn wrong on which the court has already decided so far as the main point is concerned? Why should it not be the duty of the judge in crlm- inal cases to issue, on conviction, an execution against the property or the wages of the wrongdoer in favor of the victim or his family leaving the amount to board of appraisers? Jus tice needs to be made cheaper and prompter, and this looks like a step in that way.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
TEIE----~>aAaA Up-To=Date Drug Store. 306 Mena Strtee.
306 Mena Strtee.

We have everything usually kept in q First Class Drug Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
Attention Railway Men.

Here is description of watch
 movement made by the Elgin Watch Co, that is all right It is full nickle movement, damaskeened. adjusted. IT jewels in gold settings. compensation balance, patent regulator, sunk second dial, Breguet hair-spring, hardened aud tempered in form, in fact. per of E. P. Smith, at The Mena Jewelry Store. cased in silverine dust proof case for only S15 s5. Think of it; a finely adjusted 17 jewel. complete watch for only Si5. s5. Same move ment in Jas. Boss gold filled case,
 guaranteed to wear 21 years. only $a3 A. 9 If
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
STOCK FOR EMPLoyES.
The Maple Leaf to Follow the Illinois
 Central Plan.

From the Kansas City Star.
 The Chicago Great Western railway has prepared plan to make employees stockholders in the company, Presi- dent Stickneys faith in the plan IS so strong that he has invited the con
 ductors, brakemen, switchmen and other emploves of the road to become joint owners of the property with the present stockholders President Stick ney believes that the Chicago Great Western railway is now on paying basis. He has issued circular to Ma pie Leaf employees asking them to buy stock in the company. The circular in part, is as follows:
 .The plan adopted for years by the Illinois Central railway of assisting those in the employ of the company in buying through partial payments one share at time of the capital stock has resulted in 399 officers and em- ploves, other than members of the board of directors, now owning 1,9G9 shares and in l,642 having made par tial payments on account of the fur ther purchase of one share apiece.
 ..The management If the Chicago Great Western company was cognizant of the plan of the Illinois Central com pany at the time it was first put forth and heartily approved of the proposition of making it possible for employees to become interested as own CTS in the railway. But at that time the value of the stocks of the company owing to the newness, seemed too up- certain to justify the directors in recommending them as suitable ln- vestment of the saving of laborlng men.
 .eThe time has now come when the directors feel justified in recommends ing the employees to invest their say ings in the company.
 "Neither the company nor any of the officers or directors has any of such stock fe. sale and they can only be purchased in the markets of New York or London. But the secretary will undertake, on application, to pur- chase the stock desired at its then market value without charge for his services, the purchase price, if desired to be paid for on the following terms Ten dollars per share to be paid at the time of application and the balance to be paid in monthly installments of Slo per share until the purchase price IS paid, when the stock will be registered [ in the name of the purchaser and certificate of ownership delivered.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
Let Justece Be Done.
ansas Citr Journal.

From the Kansas Citr Journal.
 Cole Martin, an Oklahoma lawyer, who was convicted of embezzlement wants out of the penitentiary, but Coy ernor Barnes refuses to listen favora- bly, to his petition until he restores the embedded money. That is right. Our whole system pays too little at tention To the reparation of the injury donv the victim of the crime. It Is true that civil action can be brought in
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

j. Nj. Tn lrswend of Grosbeck. Tex. says that when he has a spell of indi gestion, and feels bad and sluggish, he takes two of DeWitts Little Early Risers at night, and he is all right the next morning Many thousands of others do the same thing. Do you? Pipkin .& Hanas
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

For Furniture and goods of all kinds go to the Second Hand Store on East Mena street for bar gains. R. M. WATERS, Prop.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

Our mammoth store, 25x130 feet. is chock full of goods in all lines and they have got to be sold in the next thirty days. we realize the fact that cotton is low and money is scarce. but these goods have got to go as we have got to meet our obligations. Come get prices, no trouble to show goods.
 c, A. SMITH & BRO.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing between McPhetrige & Byers is dis solved by mutual consent McPhet- rige will remain at the office hereto fore occupied by the firm, will attend to all business for the clients thereof, receive all monies due by reason of their business heretofore and be re- spopsible for all matters due by said firm. POLE McPHETRIGE.
 J. C. BYERS
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

Owen has been giving very close prices in groceries all the year and will continue to do so. Now that he has just opened a new stock of dry goods. he will sell them also at very close prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-20

Our stock of shoes is now complete from the cheapest to the finest, and they will be sold at hard time prices.
 c. A. SMITH & BRO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A POISONOUS PooD.PLANT.

There is o shrub called manioc, or
manihot, or cass,vn, which grows in
South America, the West Indies and
Africa. 1t has n great bulbous root,
and it is this root which is interesting.
In that species of the plant which is
most used the root has IA bitter. ncrid
juice, which is deadly poisonous. The
strange part of tho matter is that bo tn
the root and the poisonous juics are
used for food, aud probably every boy
or girl who reads this hus eaten both.
The natives Of hot countries dry the
root and make good wholesome bread
out of it. 1t is only the juice which
is poisonous or disagreeablo in tuste.
But the Juice itself contains kind of
starch, and when the liquid parts of it
are evaporated there remains--what DO
You think? Why, the tnpioca of which
Your mother makes puddings.
But why isn't tnpioca poisonous?
Why is Brazilian arrowroot-w which is
only the manioc root dried and pow
dered harmless aud nutritive? What
becomes OF the poison and how can
we be sure that mono of it remains in
the tapioca or arrowroot?
Pour spoonful of alcohol on u
plate and set it in the air or sunshine.
Then look for it an hour afterward.
The plate will be dry and not even a
smell of the alcohol will remain.
Liquids which evaporate easily and
completely in this way are called vo.
latile, and the acid which renders
manioo root poisonous is extremely
volatile. When the least heat il ap-
piled to any mixture containing it, the
acid quickly and completely evapo-
rates. and this is the way in which il
disappears in the process OF making
tapioca or drying the root to make
srrowwroot of it. There is small
quantity of bitter material in the
manioo juice which is removed by
washing the tapioca as it is made. -
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

The best account of the origin of the
loving cup is that given by the late
Lord Lyons, formerly an ambassador
in Paris. According to his narrative,
King Henry of Navarro while hunting
became separated from his compan-
ions, and, feeling thirsty, called at n
wayside inn for a cup Of wine. The
serving maid, on handing 1t to him as
he sat ON horseback, neglected to pre-.
sent the handle. Some wine was spill.
ed over, and his majesty's white gaunt.
let's were solled. While riding home the
king bethought him that two-handled
cup would prevent recurrence of this,
SO his majesty had two-handled cup
made at the royal pottery and sent 1t
to the Inn. On his next visit he called
again for wine, when to his astonlsh.
ment the maid (havlng received IL
structlons from her mistress to be very
careful OF the kings cup presented /.
to him holding 1t by each Of its handles.
At once the happy idea at once struck
the king of a cup with three handles,
which was promptly acted upon, as
his majesty quantity remarked, "Sure-
ly out of three handles shall be able
to get one!'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A SMART SPIDER.

A gentleman said that some timo be-
fore he had broken the guy of n large
spiders web. The spider came out of
his den, made careful examination
Of the accident-for accident he evil
dently took it to be-nnd then--whatp ?
Why. he secured his web by two guys
instead of one, both of them different
ly attached from tho ono that was
broken. In order to do that the
spider certainly must have reasoned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
,G.bildre Column

that two elephants, Tom and Duchess
by name, can do everything but talk,
and even in this particular they are
not altogether deficient. since they
can make him understand them almost
as readily as il they could speak.
Though elephants are natives OF hot
countries, Tom has been so long in
America that he finds extreme heat
trying. In the excessively hot weather
that occurred during the past sum
mer. when all New York was suffering,
Tom hid not escape, acd his very
manifest discomfort troubled the
keeper.
Hoping to afford some relief to the
much tired animals. no lot Tom and
Duchess out into the yard, and then,
taking the hose, allowed jet of water
to play freely over them. Their de-
light in the performances rewarded
him for the trouble. and he kept on
until he thought they had had enough
cold water to satisfy them. Then he
laid down the boso preparatory to
turning of the supply.
Now came Toms chance. That wise
elephant was quite sure that another
bath of the deliciously cold water
would add to his enjoyment, and accord.
ingly he possessed himself OF the hose,
and holding it with his trunk, he
turned tho stream upon his own head.
When he was thoroughly cooled he
performed like kindly Office for the
Duchess. and kept on at his self-im-
posed task until she sisniiied that she
also was satisfied.
From that time Tom was intrusted
with the management of his own bath
und that of the Duchess, having
proved himself fully able to carry i,
through to the complete satisfaction
Of tho parties concerned. -Youth's
Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
CALENDARS nnd Cnmnnna.

30 many beautiful calendars and entertain
ing novelt es have been Issued by the pro-
prietors oi Hoods sarsaparIla, that we are
hardly surprised to rece,ve this season not
only one OF the very prettiest designs In cal
spdars. but with I, coupons witch entitle the
recipient to attractive novelties. Every ono
who gets Hoods Sarsuparil n calendar for
1897 secures something that will prove inter
sstinq and valuable as well ns "A beautiful
specimen OF the lithographer's a-t. The cal
endar IL accompanied this season by an anus
ing little book on "rhe Weather" Ask your
druggist for Hood's Coupon Calendar, or
send cents In stamps Tor one to q. l.
Hood a Co.. Lowell Mass.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
CURE That COUGHl
Is a Warming Given bv Dr. Hartman Of
tho Surgical Hotel.

Ts a Warning Given bv Dr. Hartman Of
tho Surgical Hotel.
Nearly every one is troubled at some time
dar.ng the winter with cough. Very lit
'le attention is paid to It at first, but II II
continues long, the patient begins to take
medicine for Il. He gets various oough-sy-
rups at the drug store, and after he has tried
several and still gets no better, he consults a
physician. The doctor writes prescription
for him, which perhaps does not help him.
He consu tsanoiher physician aud. 1t may be
that after spending great deal Of time and
money, he succeeds In restoring bis hoalth.
This desirable end could have been reached
surely and quickly II he had begun to take
Pe-ru-na as soon as he began to cough. II
would have taken only few days to cure
the cough and would have saved time, money
and anxiety.
The Pe-ru-na Drug Misunderstanding Com
pany OF Columbus. Ohio, will send FREQ to
any address book on coughs, colds and the
diseases Of winter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
srArr or ONO. CRY OF ror 90, L..

LUCAS COUNTY, -"
FRANK j. CRENxY makes oath that he Ia he
eenier partner of the firm of T.. j. CaENEY &
%, doing business IN this City of Toledo, County
and btato Aforesaid, snd that said firm will pay
me sum OF ONu HUNDRED DOLLARS for esch
and eyery case OF CArAWnH that cannot be
cured BY the uss HALLS CATAnRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me aud subscribed In my
49,, presence, this 9th day OF December,
Notary Public.
acts directly On the blood and mucous surfaces
VI the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CnENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halrs Family Pills arc tho best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A QUEER PLACE TO RIDE.

Did you ever hear of such thing
rs bicycle riding on shipboard? Tho
Kaiser William ono day in his royal
yacht passed the warship Hohenzol-
leru, He noticed that n strip of lin
oleum was spread on the deck of the
ship .,and that four of the officers
were practicing on their bicycles. per-
forming what II small boy would call
"stunts. The emperor sent for the
officers and asked them why itiwas
TINT when he was on board ship there
was no bicycling, and he WAS told that
tho first officer had forbidden any
cycling on board. The emperor is an
expert bicyclist. He immediately in
sisted that wheel should be brought
and the captain of the ship appear at
once. He insisted that the captain of
the ship should mount tho bicycle and
begin to learn to ride, and now at tho
proper time there is bicycling on the
deck of the great German wnrship.-
The Outlook.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
The Quecn is sending a telescope TO L
Hung Chang as n present.
Tariff and Taxes.

Whatever the new order OF things may be
In tariff md taxes, business is already better,
and there are sure signs OF its being rapidly
improved. lnllrmities and ailments are the
tariff and taxes on physical strength. Lum-
bago lisa complaint that taxes our best en-
durance. II crlrples and uuilts one for any
thing like active exertlon. 1t IL a sudden
backache, but no matter how sudden, st.
Jacobs OIL is quick and sure enough In its
prompt euro to break 1t up and restore
strength. In paying the taxes on our health
the best currency Is the best remedy for
pain, and It's prompt use the surest way Of
getting back tv business,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A MAN VINO SMELLS MS WAY.

Almost any bright day you may
see little old man with cauo walk
ing slowly on some downtown streets
in Chicago. He has tranquil face,
long gray beard and he carries q
little black satchcl hung by strap
over his shoulder.
You will sec at onco how carefully
he walks. thrusting his cane out be-
fore him and feeling for the breaks in
tho sidewalk. Aud then you will
guess that the eyes behind tho black
spectacles which tue old man wears
are stone blind.
But the old man is cheerful enough
and ho makes very good living trav-
cling about and delivering to his reg
ular customers the little monthly maps
sent out by great publishing house.
OF course he has to be on the streets
great deal, but he never gets lost
nor is he ever in danger. The other
day friend asked him when he came
in with his maps how he managed to
get around SO well. The kindly old
faco lighted up.
"Oh." he snid. 81 smell and hear.
That's almost rs good rs seeing,"
"But you can't smell tho corners of
the crossings" suggested his friend.
VERY nearly" was the answer. "Oi
course you who see don't notice it SO
much, but the city is full of smells,
hundreds of them, all different Near.
ly every street aud locality has its own
peculiar smell aud havc learned them
al. I believe L could get around
we'll enough. even ii couldn't hear.
l always know when pass drug
store or a dry-goods store, or II
saloon or n shoe-s,ore or barber shop
each has its own smell, which
can be easily recognized ON the street.
just try it some time and see. Then
| the whole of River street smells of
spices aud South Water street of vege-
tables and fruit. l can always tell the
State bridge by the odor of browning
coffee that comes from big building
near the river. One spot in Washing.
ton street near Dearborn is always
plain to me because man stand.
there selling fragrant Lavender seed.
In big store it is easy to get around
by the odor OF things-coffse, dry.
goods, rnbbers. shoes, drugs. never
have the least trouble in reaching any
of the departments.
''Besides that, although it may seem
strange to you. every street and almost
every corner has its own smell, which
I have learned to know, and 80 I 60
around without auy difficulty. But
have to take great pains not to get
cold, for IL I do l can't smell as we'll
and then often have trouble in max
ing my way around"
Aud thus the little old man goes
about with his maps, making the best
OF all the senses he has. Chicago
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

"t do love books |" said Marjorie.
One morning as she played.
And 80 she did as you can see
This literary maid
The dictionary was her chair
The atlas big her table
And dolls sat up on other books
AZ straight rs they were able.
And then they all partook OF ten,
And did as they were bid.
T do love books - snid Ma rjorlo.
Now, don't you think she dldS
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

A notice has been sent to the army and
navy officials that on and after July 4, 1897.
the American Tag will have forty-ave stars
An order has also been issued to the custo-
dians OF pnblic buildings to begin at once to
put the additional stars In all the old fiags
or secure new ones which must comply with
the order. There will DO six rows OF stara
The first, third and NTH rows will have eight
stars each. and the second, fourth and sixth
seven stars each
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

English railroad employees have won a
notable success In the backdown OF a great
railroad cooperation from its demand that its
men give up their membership in labor
organization. Public sentiment proved so
strong against this tryanical action, and the
menance OF great strike 80 formidable.
that men like Lords Salisbury and Roseberry
open'ythrew their influence against tho com.
pany.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
THE ELEPHANT Played THE HOSE.

The elephants of Central Park, New
York, are not the least interesting of
the animals to be seen there. The
care of these huge creatures is as
truly q matter OF concern to their
keeper as il they were children, and
he is very much in earnest about
making them comfortable. He siIirms
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Christian Charity,

Christian Charity.
C.erk-Lady out there with flashy
paste necklace wants to know whether
its pure diamonds or not.
Jewelcr--Look like married lady?
'"Yes."
"rell her II Is. No Use making trouble
for poor husbands these hard times
New York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Doctors who heal by the laying on
OF hands will hereafter have to pay o
yearly tax OF 800 if they desire to
practice in Kansas City. Mo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

A Fairfield, Conn.,. man who swore that no
woman should ever enter his house again,
after his wife and daughter died q few
years ago, has Just married a swede, aged
10 years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Over 400,0)0 curel. Why not let Nn-To- Bac
regulate or remove your Il, sire for tobacco?
Cure guaranteed. 20 cents and si.Co, at ali
druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

When an article has been sold for - years, in
spite Of competition and cheap limitations, II must
have superior quality Dobbins Elect 10 Soap has
been constantly made and sod since issG Ask vo'~
0yoceT for IL. Best of all
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
EIGHTEENTH DAY,

Tho debate in the House OF Representa-
tives on the Pacific Railroads finding bill
was ended without any important amend
ments being adopted. The House vacated
the order Tor the arrest Of the 23s mem
bers absent from the session on Friday
night.