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The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Tax Collectors S Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I will be at the following named places on the day ann dates mentioned for the pur- pose of collecting the taxes due in Polk county, Ark, both real and per- sonal, for the year of 1897:
 Ozark township, Monday, Jan. IF, at the precinct; Hatton Gap, Tuesday, Jan. Is; White township, Wednesday,, Jan. 19 at Jansen and Thursday Jan. 20, at precinct; Barton Switch, Friday, Jan. 21; Town of Cove, Monday, Jan. 24, at the precinct; Cedar township, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at precinct; Eagle township, Wednesday. Jan. 26, at the precinct; Freedom township Thurs day, Jan. 27, at precinct; Potter, Fri day, Jan. 2s, at the precinct; Eagle Gap, Monday, Jan. 3l; Washita, Tues day, Feb. 1, at the precinct; Mountain township, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. ? and 3, at precinct; Big Fork township, Friday, Feb. 4 at precinct; Fulton township, Saturday, Feb. at precinct; Gap Springs township. Mon- day, Feb. atprecinct; Faulkner town ship, Tuesday, Feb. at precinct; Rich Mt township, Monday, Feb. IA at Grand Summit station; Center town ship. four days, Tuesday to Saturday, Feb. Is. lG, IT and IS at Mena; Dallas, Monday, Feb. 2l and until the 10th day of April, 1898, except court weeks, after which date the penalty will be attached and collected on all delin- quent. Please be prompt and avoi1 a rush on the wind-up.
 D. B. JOPLIN,
 Sheriff and Ex-officio Collector.
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Newspaper Advertising in the U.

A book of two hundred pages. con tainlng a catalogue of about SIX thou sand newspapers, being all that are credited by the American Newspaper Directory (DecemLer edition for 1s97) with having regular issues of 1000 copies or more. Also separate State maps of each and every State of the American Union, naming those towns only in which there are issued news papers having more than 1000 circula- tion. This book (issued Decem Der i5, ls97) will be sent, postage paid to any address. on receipt of one dollar AG- dress The Geo. P. Powell Advertising O.. 10 Spruce St, New York.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Peaceful! Contemplation.

From the Kansas City Star.
 The noteworthy feature of meet ing of the Old Mems association was the calmness with which the venera- ble members in attendance discussed the problem of the future life There was but one person present who ex- pressed disbelief in the immortality of the soul. But there was no bitter contention, and nothing approaching rancor as this grave problem was de- bated. 1t was also observed that neither fear nor terror was displayed as these gray-haired pilgrims looked forward to the end of the journes which all of them can see. In this better and more enlightened age of the world, death is no longer regarded as the monster which he was once painted but rather as a benefactor who comes to lift the weight of in- firmity from overburdened shoulders, and to give peace to the weary. And so, after talking of the grave and of the inevitable hour which must come to all, the old men joined in cheerful song and went on their way without gloom or misgiving concerning the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Frisco Line.

The St Louis X San Francisco rail- road is the direct through car route to points in Southwest lssouri, South ern Kansas, Arkansas, Indian Terri tory and Texas
 The most direct route to St. Louis and the East. Double daily vestibuled observation and drawing-room sleep CTS: Harvey dining halls, Ask your nearest ticket agent for full particu- lars, or write GEO. T. NICHOLSON, Gen I Pass Agt., St lorit. o.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Free A Beautiful Picture.

Free pictures beautifully colored for framing, and four coples of | p-To- Date of recent issues. Each issue has beautiful colored back and front, and from forty to fifty large humurous pictures by the famous artists of America Will keep the whole famity in good humor and gond reading for a whole month. Send ten cents in stamps and silver to Up-To Date, Chi cago, III. If
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16

After years of untold suffering from piles, E W. Pursell of knitnersville, Pa, was cured by using single box of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Skin diseases such as eczema. rash, pimples and obst'na sores are readily cured by this famous remedy. PiplSin & Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
One Perfect Boy.

1T never heard of but one perfect boy" sad Johnnie, positively, as he sat in the corner doing penance.
 And who was that?' asked mamma.
 Papa-when he was little" was the answer; and silence reigned for the space of five minutes.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16

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The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16

What pleasure is there in life with a headache, constipation and bilious ness? Thousands experience them who could become perfectly healthy by using DeWltt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. Pipkin & Hanes
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
To EinmeSfeaders.

We have at this office blanks upon which to make application for final proof and will make them out free of cost to anyone wishing. Our fee for publication is S9. 50 and no one need fear that we have not the re- quired bonified circulation to make such publications legal
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16

Gardeners and farmers wanting good seeds for spring planting would do we'll to call and examine my stock. It is fresh and very complete and 1 can supply customers with seeds in any quantity desired. Warehouse and salesroons on Sherwood avenue near freight depot. 2-6t N NJ RoAcH
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Garden Seeds.

Fresh and pure put up by the best growers, all kind and varieties at Littlejohn X Co.'S, the "Arkansaw" groccrs on De Queen street 2-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16

Children and adults tortured by burns, scalds injuries, eczema or skin diseases may secure instant relief by using De Wiit's Witch Haze Salve. It is the great Pile remedy. Pipkin X Hanes
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Pigs. Piggies.

Any one wanting nice Berkshire and Poland-China pigs cheap can learn where to get them, by applying at this office If
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Seed Potato es for Sale.

A fine lot of Northern grown seed potatoes, including the Early Rose, Early Ohio, Rural New Yorker and Burbank Seeding, for sale by
 c. H. PREscoTT, Opposite the Bank. 4tf
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Learning to Sing.

The Shady Grove singing class in- vites all to come and take a part in singing. A. II. CUMMINGS seer
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
To Cure A Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab lets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. June 8
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Wanted :.

10o, 900 feet white oak logs delivered in Mena. J. P. BRowER l6-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-16
Price List of R. s. Owen.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-07
SITUATION N SPAIN.
SagaSta' Downfall Con-
SidGTGd Sure.
PEACE MAY BE PROPOSED.
CampOs or SilVaIa Likely to Be
Premier.
POPULACE IN A PASSION.
Strong Measures Taken to Put
Down Revolution.

Madrid. Tuesday Evening, July 5. via
the Frontier, July 6--The enthusiasm
aroused by the misleading dispatches to
the Spanish government from Cuba Is
changed to-day into the wailings OF fam
uies of The victims and lamentations over
the national disaster.
The ministers are crestfallen and are stiM
concealing tho worst.
The utmost extremity of despair, Of rage
and rocriminations prevail among lhe
population and the authorities are adopt
ing strong precautions, fearing popular
outbursts.
Marshal Martinez de Campos has been
foremost an endeavors to prevent disturb
ances.
A government crisis Is imminent, and 1t
is regarded as probable that Senior Sllvela
or Marshal Martinez de Campos will sue
ceed Senor Sagasta as premier and pro-
pose peace in order 10 prevent the Ameri-
cans from attacking seaboard cities Of the
peninsula and running Spain.
The palace IS strongly guarded and the
Queen Regent, who is described as be-
Ing ineonsolable Is receiving the sympa-
thy Of the sensible portion OF the popula-
ton.
There is no Disgusting the fact that
grave forebodngs are heard as to the
future of Spain.
The tone of the general public may te
summed up in the remark frequently
heard: God only knows what will hap
pen"
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D|)NS PREFER TO D|E.
LinarGS Boasts That He'll
Never Surrender.
MIGHT Be SHOT IF HE DID.
SubaItern Officers Determined TO
Fight 1t Out.
They Realize Surrender Means Fair
Treatment.

Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.
Before Santiago de Cuba, Monday. July
A. by the Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Dauntless, via Port Antonio, Tuesday,
July 5, via Kingston, July 6.--Not a shot
has been exchanged between the opposing
armies since yesterday noon.
At the request of foreign consuls in
Santiago de Cuba, Gen. Shafter extended
until tomorrow the period in which Gen.
Linares may agree to surrender has forces
under the threat that the town will be
bombarded.
The Spanish generals decision is doubt
full.
1t is unquestionably true that the ami
hilation of Admiral Cervera's fleet was a
staggering blow to him; but Mr.. Rams
den, the British consul, says Gen. Pando
has reinforced Gen. Linares with 5000
troops and that the Spaniards are bitterly
determined to fight it out.
He said that so intense was the feeling
among the Spanish subaltern officers that
Gen. Linares would probably be shot if he
surrendered.
Their attitude was expressed in Gen.
Linares' reply to Gen. Shafter yesterday:
"This garrison dies, but never surrend-
ers"
Among some of the soldiers, however, a
different feeling must prevail. They have
ascertained from the experience of the in
habitants of Slboney that American SOL
diers do not ravish women, but respect
property and relieve prisoners of distress.
Many of the spaniards. therefore, are
now utterly Indifferent if further misfor-
tune befalls the Spanish army.
The armistice is not officially recognized,
and our boys have been cautioned to keep
out Of sight, as a stray shot at any time
may precipltate general firing along the
line.
The Fourth of July was celebrated at
noon to-day by The Americans, each regi-
ment reading Gen. Miles congratulatory
telegram to Gen. shafter, after which the
regimental bands in the rear OF the line
played patriotic airs.
Gen Miles announcement that he would
be here within a week with reinforce
ments was received with wild cheering.
In spite of the reports brought by the
consuls of the determination of the Span
iards TO continue the contest there is a
strong hope here that Gen. Linares will
capitulate. No other construction can be
placed upon his DISPOSITION to negotiate.
Rain poured down in torrents for hours,
but traverse 10 the hillside had been
cut in the trenches after yesterdays ex-
perience, and our men did not suffer very
much.
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Capt. Brownson telegraphed during the
day that there was absolutely no fever on
the ship and that she was not in quaran,
tine.
secretary Long regarded the report that
the Alphonso XIII had been DESTROYED
While trying TO run the Havana blockade
as the best news of the day. 1t had not
come to him in any direct official way,
but through report from Gen Greeley.
chief signal officer, who had received A
cipher message stating briefly that the
Spanish ship had been overhauled near
Mariel, while trying TO get through the
blockade, and was a total loss. as a re-
suit of the fire upon her. Both the sec
retary and Gen. Greeley regarded the re-
port as authentic, but there was a desire
10 get more details, as this has been some
thing OF a spectral ship.
Inc Alphonso XIII is an iron gunboat
with one screw, one funnel and one mill
tary mast; barque rlgged, $50 feet long
4S feet beam and 13 feet draught. She
has a displacement of $3.50 tons. She had
speed Of II knots for short distances
ana an average speed of IA knots She
carries eighteen large guns, five machine
guns and five torpedo tubes Her officers
and crew numbered $40.
secretary Long is quite hopeful that
several of the Spanish ships of the Ger
vera squadron can be saved in part at
least, and possibly as a whole. Assistant
Secretary Allen shares in this belief. and
thinks that the Cristobal Colon can be
gotten off the rocks as an entirety. and
the nun, upper works and guns be made
available. She was the best armored
cruiser in the Spanish navy, and if she
can be heated and repaired will make a
VARIABLE acquisition to The American navy
Mr.. Allen is hopeful also that the Viz
caya and Oquendo can be saved in part.
Information has reached the department
that the hulls are moi badly damaged The
contract with the Merritt Wrecking Com
pany is by the day and may be cancelled
at any time of the government finds the
savage IS not progressing satisfactorily
Two large wrecking vessels left Norfolk
to-day to begin the work upon the Colon,
Nizcaya and Oquendo.
Quartermaster General Ludngton is go
ing TO sell the first bale of cotton grown
in the United States this year for the
benefit of the United States hospital SER
wee, now so severely taxed by the war. A
day or TWO ago President Mckinley re-
ceived from H. & B. Beer Of New Or
leans, the following letter: 1--WE EXPRESS
To-day 10 you the first bale of cotton of
the new crop 10 be disposed of in such a
manner as you see fit for the benefit of
the United States hospital fund"
The President sent this note to the war
department with instructions to accept the
offer and Quartermaster General Luding-
ton was charged with the sale of the bale.
lie IS forwarding it to New York to the
Produce Exchange, where it will be bid off
at auction toward the end of the week.
The expectation is that the cotton win
BRING fancy figure in view of the use for
which the money is destined.
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GIVE THANKS TO GOD.
President Issues Proclamation
Calling for Special Prayers.

Calling for Special Prayers.
washington, July 6-Presideut McBin-
ley. at 11:4O o'clock tonight issued the
following proclamation to the American
people:
To the People of the United States of
America:
At this time when the yet fresh re-
membrance of the unprecedented success
which attended the operations of the
United States fleet in the bay of Manila,
on the first day of May last are added
the tidings of the no less glorious achieve
ments of the naval and military arms of
our beloved country at Santiago de Cuba,
il is fitting that we should pause, and
staying the feeling of exultation that too
naturally attends great deeds wrought by
our countrymcn in our country's cause,
should reverently bow before the throne
of Divine grace and give devout praise 10
God, who holdeth the nation as in the
hollow of His hands ana worketh upon
them the marvels of His high Will. and
Who has thus far vouchsafed to US the
light of His face and led our brave sol
diers and seamen 20 victory
l, therefore, ask the people of the United
States upon next assembling for divine
worship in their respective places of meet
ing to offer thanksgiving to Almighty God
who, in His inscrutable ways, now lead
ing our hosts upon the waters to un-
scathed triumph now guiding them in a
strange land through the dread shadows
of death TO success, even though at a fear
full cost now bearing them without acct
dent or loss to far distant cimes, has
watched over our cause and brought near
er the success of the right and the attain
ment of just and honorable peace.
With the nation's thanks let there be
mingled the nations prayers that our gal
liant sons may be shielded from harm alike
on the battlefield and in the clash Of fleets
and be spared the scourge Of suffering and
disease while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor, and, wthal let the
nations heart be stilied with holy awe at
the thought of the men who have perished
as heroes, be filled with compassionate
sympathy for all those who suffer bereave-
ment or endure sickness, wounds and
bonds by reason of the awful struggle
And, above all, let us pray with earnest
fervor that He. the dispenser of all good,
may speedily remove from us the untold
affiictions of war and bring to our dear
land the blessing of peace and to all the
domain now ravaged by che Iuel strife the
priceless boon of security and tranquility.
William Mckinley.
Executive Mansion, Washington, July 6,
1898.
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CAPTURE OF THE COLON.
Possibility That She May BE FIoated
and Repaired.

ana hepUtreu.
OFF Santiago de Cuba, Monday, July 4, 6
p. m, per the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Cynthia II, via Port Antonio, Tues
day Morning, July 5, via Kingston, July 3.
p. m. delayed in Transmission).- Dur
ing the pursuit of the Spanish fleet on
Monday the Brooklyn was struck half a
dozen times, but no injury was done to any
of the American ships.
The Spanish flag was hauled down from
the Infanta Maria Teresa while the Viz
caya's men were swimming ashore at
Aserradores. After the flag had been haul
cd down, Cuban soldiers concealed in the
bush fired at the Spanlards, arousing the
indignation of the American sailors who
witnessed the act.
The Cristobal Colon's crew were taken
aboard the Oregon. Several hours after
the Colon went ashore, head on she float
ed and was beginning TO sink, and the New
York then rammed her several times, using
tenders. and pushed her UP on the beach
without injury to either vessel.
II is hoped she viii be saved 10 become
part Of the United states navy.
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ToRAL NOW IN COMMAND.
Wounded spaninrds Sent to Town
Under "a FIng of Truce.

Wounded Spaninrds Sent to Town
Under Flag of Truce.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.
Before Santiago, de Cuba, July 5, p
m, via Port Antonio July 6. via King
ston, Jamaica, July 6, lilo p. m.-Gen
Toral who Is in command of the Spanish
forces in Santiago vice Gen Linares, who
is wounded in the arm, has not replied to
Gen. Skaters second demand for the sur
render of the city.
About 2,50O refugees, mostly French peo-
pie, have gone to Caney and others have
gone to Moran and San Louis.
Gen. shafter this morning sent some
wounded Spanish officers and men, under
a flag of truce. into Santiago, and it is
hoped this will have a good effect in show
ing that Americans are kind to their
prisoners.
Gen. Snaftcr is endeavoring to arrange
an exchange of prisoners for Assistant
Naval Constructor Hobson and the crew
of the Merrimac, offering the Spanish
commander some Of the 200 prisoners in
his hands lie hopes tc succeed. but no
answer ~ tHc eAcHdb5e PlopOsAlAOH hdu
been received this afternoon.
The American commanding general has
issued an order congratulating the troops
upon their gallant achievement.
Gems Lawton. Wheeler, and Kent, with
their officers and men, are especially com
mended.
The Americans and spaniards used the
truce TO strengthen their positions. Our
guns, siege, dynamite, field Hotchkiss and
Gating, are masked where it is possible
and several batteries Of the Spaniards are
directly under our fire, as is Santiago
itself.
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REINA MERCEDES SUNK.
Suspicion That spaniards Tried to
nIock Channel with Her.


Copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press:
Headquarters Of Gen. shafter Tuesday.
July 5, by Associated Press dispatch boat
Dandy, via Port Antonio and Kingston,
jam, July 6, 8 p. m.-The destruction Of
the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes last
night CMonday) accounts for the last ship
Of Admiral Cerveras once splendid squad
ron.
She lies to-day in plain view, her bow
resting on the base Of The beach under
El Moro. Part of the hull is above water
and her masts and two stacks are entirely
out Of the water
1t isInot yet known whether she attempt
ed to escape from the barbor, or whether
the spaniards tried to siuk her near the
hull Of the Merrlmac ana thus block the
entrance 70 prevent. the Americans from
getting in.
Her sinking was most dramatic Just
after midnight she was seen drifting
slowly out Of the narrow entrance by
one of the American scouts In a mo-
meut the feet was ablaze with signals
and almost instantly an awful hail Of
shells was pouring down on her.
II is not known whether he returned lie
fire. but the shorG batteries opened and
one six inch shell fell ON the Indiana's s
forward deck, exploding Yellow. The cx-
plosion occurred IN the mems sleeping
rooms but all were az quarters and 10
one was hurt.
No other American ship was hit dur
ing the engagement--or incldent-which
lasted only few minutes.
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HoBsoNs PLACE OF CONFINEMENT.
Held in One of the Hospital Build
ings at Santiago.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press
Headquarters Gen. Kents Division, July
Daunt.ess, via Port Antonio, jamaica
July 5, by way Of Kingston, Jamaica, July
6, 1915 a. m.--Gen. Kent, whose division
faces the hospital and barracks of San
tiago de Cuba has been notified by the en-
emy that Assistant Naval Constructor
Hobson and his companions of the Merri-
mac are confined in the extreme northern
building over which two white flags are
flying.
During the diplomatic conference yester-
day Hobson and his fellow prisoners
could be seen through the glasses from
Gen. Kents headquarters looking out Of
Che windows.
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oAPTIvEs TO BE SENT TO AMERICA
Admiral Sampson Directed to Send
His Prisoners Here.

Washington, July 6.-AdmiraI Sampson
has been directed to send his prisoners
to the United States. Possibly the Har-
ward will bring some of them
The st. Louis is filled with wounded sol
diers and cannot be used to convey tie
Spanish sailors.
The enlisted men and on-commissioned
officers among the prisoners will be sent
to Portsmouth, N. H., where they will
be confined on seavys Island in the har-
Dor. Orders for the immediate prepara-
ton of that place for the reception of the
prisoners are going forward.
The commissioned officers, from Admiral
Cervera himself down to the ensigns, viii
be sent to Fort Warren, Boston harbor,
where they will be turned over to the
army for safe keeping.
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PEACE APT TO BE PROPOSED.

Two of the Ministry Reported Em~
. powered 10 Offer Terms.
London, July 1.-The Madrid correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail says There are per-
sistent rumors here that Duke Almodavar
de Rio, foreign minister, and Senor Gam
azo, the minister of public instruction and
public works, have received full powers 10
propose a suspension of hostilities as "a
preliminary TO peace negotiations The
ministers neither affirm nor deny the ru-
NOR
Spain, II Is alleged, Is prepared for
peace on the basis Of the Independence of
Cuba and the Philippines, the United
States occupying Porto Rico until the war
indemnity is paid.
Lieut.. Gen. Correa minister of war, says
everything depends upon the course of
events at Santiago"
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CUBAN EXPEDITION LANDS.
Carried $50 Native Volunteers and
1000 Rides.

New York, July 6.-The Cuban legation
has been advised of the safe arrival in
Cuba Of the second expedition of Cuban
volunteers from the United States under
command Of Gen. Emilio Nunez The ex-
pedition left the coast Of Florida on the
steamer Florida, June 25. and landed at
Punta Caney on the goth.
on board the transport. besides the $50
Cuban volunteers, chiefly from Florida
and New York, were two dynamite guns.
1900 Springfield rifles and large quanti-
e. Of ammunition.