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The herald., 1898-05-01
Specials in Underwear

ChldrenS Gauze and Light Weight Ribbed
Vests and Pants in colOred and l0o
white, reduced from 25c and CSC to. ~ |
Ladies' Balbriggan Vests, high necked, long
or short sleeves full finished, re- o.
duced this week from SOC to. .... 10Y |
Infants Ribbed Silk Vests in high neck, no
sleeves, in white and colorS, from 1c,
1oc, this week. ............ ION
Ladies Isle Vests in colorS ecru and o.
black, silk tape, from 75c to- . CCC
Ladies' Atwood Scarlet Underwear, extra
good quality but odd sizes, values from a
dollar to dollar and half, marked En-
this week to close out. ......... OUC
Ladies' Half Wool, Ribbed, Grey Drawers
in odd sizes, reduced this week from Al,
75c to observation-disclosures. fUI
Ladies' Isle Vests in white and colorS, in
high neck and long sleeves, were 9Oc 20,
and dollar, special this week at i. . OO(
Ladies' Silk Vests in black or scarlet, silk
tape with pearl buttons, special for ~,
this week from Si.75 to- .... UCI
Ladies' Grey Union Suits in medium weight, |
full finished but small sizes, re- CT m
duced from 50 and $3.50 to go. Dl.VV
Special in COrsets
Balls Corset with extension side springs
in drab G. M
Special this week at ... Cl.UV
A health corset with an extra long waist, |
shoulder straps and perfect bust form,
bontd with coraline. OF ~
Special at Observation-Disclosures. pt.ZC
Warmers Abdominal
Corset for ladies with
full or slender figure. -T.F II,
desiring a long corset 49, N//
below the waist, boned H. 81
with coraline side lac E ~
s.: &: !: 4 5. SIS Is! ri!
The herald., 1898-05-01

Manila did not sight the American meet,
which Is supposed to be in shore trying 10
communicate with the insurgents.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Special in Blea. Damask

5S-in. Heavy Durable Linen, with new
and striking patterns; o.
value 4oc. But now yours at ZOk
At 43c-62-in. All Linen; but 10 pieces
of the Csc grade to close out.
At 5Oc-German DamaSk. of heavy
strong quality, loomdice patterns; Csc
grade.
The herald., 1898-05-01
Special in Cream Damask

5S-in. Cream Table Damask, of large
leaf patterns, heavy; worth 1kc
4Oc. But this week .............. kUk
At 3Oc-5S-in. Fine Linen, and neat pat
terms; was 45c.
At 45c-Cream DamaSk, the German
quality of loom, nice patterns; usually
6Oc.
At 5Oc-o4-in. Very Heavy German
Damask, leaf patterns; competitors
value 75c.
The herald., 1898-05-01

HONG KONG, April 30, $3.50 p.m.-A
steamer which has Just arrived here from
The herald., 1898-05-01
Did Not Contribute

VIENNA, April 30.-It is denied that
| Emperor Francis Joseph has contributed
| 70 tho SpopiSh national fund,
The herald., 1898-05-01

Prices and qualities that defy
competition. But random
hints here.
Special in Sheets
6c-Plain-65x9O in.
41c-Plan, 72x90 in; worth SOC.
5Oc-Plain, 9Ox9O in.; worth 60c.
50c--Hemstitched 9ox9O in; worth S5c.
Special in Pillow Cases
SHc-Cambric, 45x36 in; was t2Hc.
IL Hc-Rival, 45x36 in; was iSc.
121sc-Hemstitched, 45x3o in; was iSc.
1Oc-Plain, 54x3o in; was 15c.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
ELECTRIC CABS FOR CHICAGO.
Twelve Miles An Hour Will Be the
 Maximum Speed.

By the latter part of May electric cars will be spinning noiselessly up and down Chicago streets and boulevards, propelled by electric motors. Fifty cabs are contracted for and will soon be in operation in all parts of the city
 The cabs to be put into service will be of three patterns-the regular han som, the victoria hansom and the clos ed cab for rainy weather This end of-the- century vehicle will be nine feet long over all, and will be equipped with sufficient battery capacity to run forty miles with one charging The maximum speed will be twelve miles an hour and the average speed eight miles. The propelling power is to come from two motors and the cleo tricity from storage batteries that can be charged anew after a long run in from an hour to an hour and half. This will enable one cab to make from seventyfive to one hundred miles a day, for the batteries can be charged at any place where there is an electric lighting plant.
 The cab can turn around in a little more than its own length. It will be equipped with hard rubber tires. On the rear of each vehicle is to be cley- CT device for carrying trunks and lug gage, consisting of a folding panel. which, when not in use, becomes part of the panel molding of the cab. On each vehicle will De an instrument to indicate the amount of electricity used and how much remains to furnish run hing power to the motors.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
On General Miles, Staff.

Immediately after being musted ID as colonel of the first regiment oi Kansas volunteers, Fred Funston, the hero of many battles with the span iards while an officer in the Cuban army, was called to Washington to take position on General Miles stan with rank as colonel. Funston would have preferred to go to the front with his regiment, but the war department considered his advice as too valuable Colonel Funston hopes to be able to return to his regiment in the near future
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
The PopuIist Ticket.

The result of the populist primaries held last Saturday, as far as reported. show the following named gentlemen as the nominees for the offices as named:
 For representative, R. T. Connally: for county judge, w. $. Stinnett; for sheriff, Charley Wilson; for county clerk, A. P. Alexander; for assessor Cage Philpot, for treasurer, J. j. Mer. shon; for surveyor, J. 0. Gates.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
FIGURING MILLS NEEDED.

Every indication points to a splendid wheat crop, and the acre. age is more than ten times that of last year. Now is the time for some enterprising man or com pany to put up fine Touring mill in Hot Springs.
 The foregoing from the Hot Springs News tells the truth for that section of our state and is en- tirely appropriate for this. There is no section where wheat grows to greater perfection or where the crop is any more certain, and sure ly there is no place where a mill would do any more successful bu- siness than right here in Mena where there is so much flour con- sumed.
 10 increase our prosperity we must produce and manufacture all we possibly can of those commod- ities we use. With our farmers planting more wheat and less cot ton and d good mill located here they would find a better market for all their products and be en- abled to secure and enjoy more of the comforts of life.
 On the 25th of June they will not only turn out to vote for the county seat at Mena, but will also resolve to plant more wheat next fall.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
THE WORK OF WHISKY.

Two lives passed out and joined the immortal throng, with all that this term implies, in this county recently, whose outward passing was due almost wholly to the curse of whisky-one to the drinking and one the selling.
 The man who, while on trial for violating the liquor law, attempt ed to escape by assaulting the of fcer and fleeing, met with death as men sometimes do who hold the laws of our land in contempt or seek to override it regardless of consequences.
 The man who, while in drunk en stupor, sat upon the end of a railroad tie by the side of the track, either too supplied to real ize his danger OF courting death, refused to move and was dashed to death by the engine, was another victim to strong drink.
 Sad as these cases are, they arc but drops in the great ocean of experiences the world has had warning men that if they tampei with intoxicants nothing but evil, sorrow and depreciation await them. Yet men, for the money they hope to make, violate the law to sell, and others yielding to a depraved appetite, drink and die.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

must be good brick and made at Mena. The erection of these build ings will, in addition to those al ready contracted, cause others ta be built, creating this season on unusual demand for brick, and those looking for profitable busi- ness investments should note these facts and prepare early to meet these demands.
 It is true we have yards here that are now making a fairly good quality of brick, but we believe that with better machinery the very best quality could be made a quality that would presenta a bet ter appearance for outside walls and unexcelled in the markets.
 When Carthage, Mo. was new town a good quality of rough brick was made there, but presently a plant of the best improved ma chinery was secured and since that time Carthage brick has not only filled all local demands but be- come an article of export, being known far and wide as equal to the best. We have the material and can accomplish the same re- suits right here.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
THE BOND CHANGED.

A new bond has been drawn and duly signed by the Arkansas Town site company changing the word ing, where the old one reads, "County court house and jail, and buildings to County seat" in the new bond.
 By consent of Judge w. s. Stin- nett this new bond will be filed with the county clerk in place of the old one, thus removing all fears that may have existed in the minds of some that there was any intention or desire to move the old court house and jail to Mena when the county seat is moved.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
THE PEOPLE AND BONDS.

"A prominent bankeris credited with the statement that the banks will take most of the new bond is- sue, as usual, if one is put out, for the reason that the great mass of the people of small means will not care to invest their money in SC curitics paying so low rate of in terest as 3 per cent, even if the opportunity be afforded them through a popular loan.
 What the people of small means care for above everything else is absolute security for their savings. That is of much more importance to them than the rate of interest. The Record Is convinced that the financial and banking world will be surprised at the avidity with which bonds will be taken by small purchasers, if the opportunity be offered to persons of moderate means for investments of this sort. Not only the security of the in- vestment but reasons of sentiment and patriotism as we'll will lead the people to subscribe for any bonds of small denomination that may be put out by the government.
 If any bond issues shall be nec- essary, which the Record ques- tions, believing the expense of the war should be met by increased taxation, every opportunity must be given persons of small means to participate in the loan"
 The foregoing from the Chicago Record is quite to the point and shows the necessity for the adop- tion of 3 postal savings bank sys- tenn. We, however, think that an issue of legal tender paper money would be better way to meet the expenses of the war than to resort to increased taxation, as suggest ed by the Record.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
 THE BEST QUALITY ON BRICK.

It has been demonstrated that we have at Mena an abundance of as good raw material for the man. ufacture of brick as there is in the state. As yet, however, we have not secured and made use of the best machinery to make the best quality of brick, and an effort should be made to do this, and that soon.
 On the 25th of June the people will vote to move the county seat to Mena and then it will become necessary to build a brick court house, and surely we want to build it of Mena brick, and we want those brick to be as good as any and to present a fine appearance when laid in the walls.
 It is quite probable also that the college, much talked of recently, will be located here, and in that case, large amount of brick will be needed for it, and these, too.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
NOTICE TO ffonEsTEADERs.

We have the blanks and are pre- pared to make out all papers for making final proof and will make the legal publication in the Star for the sum of s2.5o. Bring your papers to this office and we will give you the legal publication for the price named.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

In this issue of the Star appears the announcement of WR. Block som for the office of county clerk and ex-officio recorder of deeds of Polk county. Mir. Blocksom is a bright young business man, the owner of the Blocksom brick block on Mena street and proprietor of the gents furnishing store in one room of said block. He is known as careful and competent busi- ness man, thoroughly reliable in every respect, and the interests of the county as connected with the office be aspires to will be entire ly safe in his hands should he be elected
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
Horticultural rIeetino.

There will be meeting of the Polk County Horticultural society in the mayors new office on Jansen ave. in Mena, on Monday, May 23, at D. m. It IS desired that all straw berry grow. CTS oe present and report the results of this years work.
 F. 5. FOSTER, A. ". ST. JouN.
 Secretary. President
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
Two Thousand Sheen.

l. H. Crambaugh, the lively live stoeA agent of the. Pittsburg < Gulf, was II the city Friday with train conveying 2,ooo head of sheep from Louisana 'o Kansas for grazing. This train makes a total of ITO carloads shipped from Louisana oyer the Pittisburg < Guii since the first of last month.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

The people of Polk county know a good thing when they see lt-or when they have it offered to them and for this reason they are not going to stay at home on Satur- day, June 2, and thereby refuse to accept a gift of a new court house and a block of ground, as offered them.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Prickly Ash Bitters is the best snr;,,o remedy because it is blood purifier and system regulator combined, Gre ates appetite and helps digestion. Sold by F. c. Savage and Jackson llrno @ Co ao nIuR
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

It is a serious thing for an offic- CT to shoot q man to death who is resisting him or escaping from his custody,but men who seek to make a living by violating the written law of the land should be taught that it is serious thing not to obey the law.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Homesteaders of Polk county will bear in mind that there is no use paying $500 for publishing their final proof notices any more, as we will give them q legal pub lication in the Star for $2.50.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
FRANCE IMPOSES ON GENEROSITY

suits right here.
 FRANCE IMPOSES ON GENEROSITY
 It would seem inconsistent, at least, that France, the greatest re- public and apostle of liberty of Europe, should show such anxiety to favor and assist Spain, the most corrupt and disreputable monarchy of the world at the expense of the United States, but the evidence seems to point to that as being the condition of affairs.
 Some days ago the Lafayette, a French vessel, was taken by the American fleet while endeavoring to run the blockade and enter the Havana harbor. The French min ister of foreign affairs had asked as a special favor that the ship be allowed to enter the blockaded port to deliver mail to the French consul and take on such citizens of France as desired to leave Cuba, the promise being given that no merchandise of any klnd would be landed. The United States gov ernment granted the request, and the Lafayette was released and es- corted through the blockadlng line into the harbor. Indicating that the Dons did not possess all the 'honor," the courtesy of this gov ernment was repaid, it seems from later events, by the landing of a large number of expert gunncrs to direct the fire of the Spanish batteries at the United States yes sels, as we'll as a large supply of munitions of war.
 A few days later, a Spanish fleet, on the way to make war on us, Is allowed the shelter of harbor on Martinique island, a French pos session, and to take on a full sup ply of coal and provisions.
 It has been intimated that the Rothschilds, who practically own Spain, are using their utmost eff forts to involve France in war with this country, hoping thereby to protect Spain and their mort gage on the falling monarhcy.
 Whatever the cause of Frances enmity to this country, it would be we'll for 1t to remember that Uncle Sam will call it to serious account for any unfriendly acts. France stands as the second naval power of the world, and while the end of q war with the United States might be long delayed. it is very certain that a severe chastisement would be the fate of the European republic should it force conflict upon Us.
 The Arkansas Gazette, referring to this subject, says: France and Spain are next door neighbors; they have many interests in com mon. Their commercial relations are extensive and no maritime, social or official jealousies seem at present to exist. They are both classed among the Latin race. Further than this, from a fiscal standpoint their interests have be- come entangled to a large amount. Spain has been q heavy borrower and France heavy lender to the estimated amount of $500, ,000, GOO. It is very natural for the cautious, prudent, prevalent Frenchman to vince, when he sees the sources of payment slipping away from his debtor and Spanish securities drop ing to almost nothing.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

The Spanish gunboat Callao steamed into the bay at Manila, Philippine Is- lands. May 1e, from the south, where it had been stationed and had not re- ceived news of the war When first fir ed on it's captain thought it had come in range of the Spanish fleets target practice and continued to sail in port, changing it's course slightly, but as the shells fell closer each shot the white flag was run up and the captain was taken on board one of Dewey's ships and the situation explained His ship, which is a small one, will be added to Dewey's fleet and will be quite valu- able for river work.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

At every engagement the battle cry of our warriors is ''Remember the Maine" It is each day becom ing more of an assured fact that the Spaniards won't forget it.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

We have gone to war and will not issue another paper until Spain IS licked, is the way q Missouri editor puts it.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

The mayor and council are to be commended for their efforts to- ward having clean city this com ing summer.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

It costs less to keep clean than it does to be sick and pay doctor bills, and those who will not clean up their closets, back yards, stables. etc.. should be made to do so.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Remember the horticultural meet ing called for Monday afternoon, May 23, at the mayors new office on Jansen street.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
STATE EXCHANGES.

The republican state central con,,s., tee will meet at Little Rock o, \, day to call state convention. TA.S a mere waste of nerve tissue -p.. vile Guard.
 Polk county will have countv war this summer. Mena will most ,,' la' ly be selected, as it is already ss. sized city, and promises to grow -. ' one of the best towns in the westas part of the state. Magnolia Journs'
 War means high prices for food = ducts. and it is therefore incumh.N. upon every careful farmer to ra;sa much of his food as possible. oo~ siderable acreage heretofore devote, to cotton should be curtailed and n,.s. ed in corn and other food supplies Mammoth Springs Democrat.
 Dr. Clegg, the company's physic;.. at this place, accompanied Kirkham. Kansas City Saturday. Billy is vasS badly burned and President Stilwsn rendered him his private car from ,h;. city. He received the best of care ber. but his recovery is still in doubt-s loam Springs Democrat
 
 We are in prosperous circumstance when we produce and sell more tb.u we buy and consume 1t is hoped th.. Arkansas is approaching this condi- tion. There IS evidence that she ,s A travellng man stated few days aoo that more than one hundred whes, mills had been erected in Arkansas this year.-Conway Democrat.
 New strawberries are on the market and they are fine, large and well tav. ored. Our berry crop is little la,s this season, but we don't think it w;n be to any great disadvantage to our growers as other localities were eoual. iy as late which gives our people about the same show as if all sections had been early The crop will be much larger than first anticipated -Grayette News.
 Three deaths occurred last week in the home of family named Hoskin. son, who live on East Mountain. and it is generally believed they were pois oned by eating wild greens. Before death occurred the screams of the sui. ferers could be heard all over the mountain. Two children died without medical attention, but Dr. Hale was called to see the old lady few hours before her death. The doctor thinks the cause of death was dysentery, and not poison. kureka Springs Flashlight
 Mir and Mrs. ". D. Kelly had their household goods loaded upon tbe car Tuesday for Mena, Ark. Mr. Kelly has bought property in Meng. Mrs Kel. ly's absence will be keenly felt by the Baptist church and also the Baptist Sunday school. Mrs. Etta," as she is familiarly called, is a true christian and large hearted lady. She contrib utes liberally to the church. She is a great Sunday school worker She has filed the position of assistant superin- tendent for the past year and has been teacher of the bible class for the past two years. Queen City's loss will be Mena's gain. Atlanta Democrat
 Cotton declines daily and breadstufs advance Flour having advanced one dollar and twenty-five cents per barrel in the last few days. This means pros. perIty and easy times for the grain
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Do not forget that Saturday, June 25, is the day to vote on the moving of the county seat to Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Cotton declines daily and breadstufs advance Flour having advanced one dollar and twenty-five cents per barrel in the last few days. This means pros perity and easy times for the grain producing section of the country and worse times for the cotton belt. Yet our people go on in the same old groove of buying meat and bread and raising cotton. From what we can gather the acreage in the cursed product in this section is as much, if not more. than | was last year If present conditions exist next fall look out for Scent cot ton. We'll, it does seem as if fools can't be taught anything, even by experl' ence.-Lee County Courier.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

At Birmingham, Ala, Monday, John Lee shot and killed three men, Samuel Johnson, Peter Abernathy and Thos. Warren. He had the reputation of be- ing a coward and when he made the remark that he could whip dozen Spaniards the by-standers laughed at him and told him he would not shoot anybody, to which he replied with the above results.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

The entire Spanish cabinet has re- signed as a result of the present crisis in Madrid and the queen regent has given Senor Sagasta full control in the appointing of new cabinet The re- port that the new cabinet will be for peace is denied and the statement is made that 1t will continue the war with the full resources of the country.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

The fact that Senor Polo, ex-minis- ter to the United States still remains in Bernabe, Ontario, is causing a great deal of unfavorable comment What he is doing is very natural ques- tion to ask, which might be answered that he is there in the interest of Spaln.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

Recent dispatches from Hong Kong bring welcome news from Dewey. No apprehensions exist as to his safety, nevertheless reinsurance of safety IS always pleasant. He has lost none of his well gained prestige in his memor- able fight of two weeks ago.
The Mena star., 1898-05-18

Dr. Clegg, the company's physic;.. at this place, accompanied Kirkhan . Kansas City Saturday. Billy is yern badly burned and President Stilwai, rendered him his private car from tbis city. He received the best of care bor. but his recovery is still in doubt s loam Springs Democrat.