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The Mena star., 1898-11-09
PROGRESS OF COUNTY BUILDINGS.
Plans and Specifications of the Court
House and Jail Accepted.

AS was stated in former issue OF
the Star, the court house commission
ers. j. p. Landes. r w. Johnson and
S. j. Philpot, have accepted the plans
and specifications for Polk county's
new court house as submitted by Jos.
Hydrick. Monday, at another meet
ing, the commissioners also accepted
plans and specifications OF Jail build
ing as drawn by Mr.. Hydrick in which
to place the steel cage which is now
surrounded by box house on the cor
ner of the court house lot
This Jail building will be of brick,
two stories high and the foundation
measurements are 36x4s The big
cage will be placed in the second story
and the lower one will be arranged so it
can be used as the jailor's home and
Office. The estimated cost of this
building is $4,000.
The court house, of which mo des-
cription has yet been published, will
w uh Wy w N1tS, hdu0oOiuS, UultulHS
measuring Sc 66 feet. The brick
walls are to be seventeen inches thick.
The first story is twelve feet high, the
second story sixteen feet high. The
tower, which is located over the De
Queen street entrance, will be eighty
feet high. The Mena street elevation
will be the same as the one on De
Queen street, except in the place of the
high tower it will have a cut off tower
with flag pole on it. The halls
throughout the building will be ten
feet wide. The court room, 47x5l feet,
will be situated on the second floor
All the floors will be double and dead
ened The interior woodwork will be
of native pine finished in hard OIL
The specifications are very exacting,
and when completed according to
them. Polk county will have ali excel
lent court house and the full value of
all the money set aside for the build
ing.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
Forty-Eight Votes Cast.

The voting for congressman in Mena
was an exceedingly quiet affair yester-
day, only forty eight votes being cast.
Forty-seven of these were for Congress
man John s. Little, who had no oppon-
Republican candidate for governor at
the last election.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Kidney disease is the enemy we have
most to fear as result of the feverish
restlessness of our much Wanted mod
ern civilization. 1t is q treacherous
enemy, working out its deadly effects
under cover OF the most trifing symp-
toms. The first indications of changes
in the urine, frequent headaches, di-
gestive trout les, should be the signal
for very prompt remedial measures.
Prickly Ash Bitters is a kindey
remedy of superlative merit; it is
soothing, healing and strengthening.
quickly relieves the aching or soreness
that always appears in the advanced
stages. checks the progress of the di-
sease and through its excellent cleans
ing and regulating effect in the stom-
ach, liver and bowels. it brings back
the strength and ruddy glow of vigor-
GUS health. Sold by Jackson Drug
Co.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
The Fragrant Apple Blossoms.

J. c. Terrell of the Camp Ground,
called at the Star Office yesterday and
left freak of nature in the form of a
bunch of apple blossoms which he
gathered from tree on his farm. The
blooms are as full of fragrance as if
they had been nourisbed by the balmy
breezes of spring.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be receive until
Thursday, December 1, 1898, at
o'clock p. M. for the erection and full
completion of two story brick court
house building for Polk county, al
Mena, Arkansas. Each bid must be
accompanied by 5000 certified check.
Plans and specifications on file at the
county clerks Office. We reserve the
right to reject any or ali bids.
j. p, LANDEs,
S. J. PHILPoT,
44.4t r. w. JOHNSON,
Court House Commissioners.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
G. A. Smith to RuiId

Contractor George McCravey has
completed the plans and specifications
for beautiful nine room residence for
9, A. Smith. The plans are of the
most modern architectural design and
when the house is completed it will be
one of the most beautiful residences in
the city. 1t will be built on the lot at
the corner of Port Arthur avenue and
Fleming street.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
That Throbbing Headache,

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy TO take. Try them. Only IS
cents. Money back If not cured. Sold
by +. G. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

At last the people have a magazine
OF which they can we'll be proud. The
New Time is valiant champion
against plutocracy. Read it and get
others to read it. 1t is the best educa-
tor ever published. We club with it
for 1850 a year, or will be glad to
forward your subscription of 81 for the
New Time alone. You cannot afford
to be without it.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
A Frightful BIunder

Will often cause horrible burn,
sclad, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arpicg
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. Only Is ceuts .
box. Cure guaranteed; sold by II. c.
Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Rev. w. C. Echols has moved from
the Wetherspoon farm on Rich Noun
tain to farm near Dallas. and his son,
H. H. Echols, has purchased lots in
Mena where he will build and make
his future home.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
Lost.

Somewhere on De Queen street, on
Novem Der 4, black leather pocket
book containing $40 and a IS bill and
$l.75 check on the Ellis Lumber Co.
Also n plain gold watch chain. Finder
please return to Star office. Suitable
reward. G. G. HERRING.
Potter. Ark
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
ITO Commence Work On college,

Arrangements are about completed
for work to commence on the college
again. Mr.. Knight expects to com
plete his contract on the foundation at
once and then as soon as the brick can
be secured. the contract for the super
structure will be let and the work con-
tinued till completed.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
REPUBLICANS TAKE NEW YORK.
Roosevelt Elected Governor by zs.-
900 Majority.

Inc only election news obtainable
up to P. m. to day is from New York
and is reasonably reliable. 1t gives
roosevelt, the Republican candidate
Tor governor in New York state. a ma
Jority OF $4,000. The wires are down
between Mena and Kansas City and no
further news is obtainable.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
Acorn Items.
Cotton picking is good.

Cotton picking is good.
Rev. j. NJ. Atkinson preached at the
Chapel last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. b. L Owens visited
Mrs. Owens parents Sunday.
Most everybody have their corn
gathered, and have nice lot of 1t.
The sawmills have shut down for a
few days on account of having no sale
for lumber. SAM JONES.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
A Big Storm Coming

Telegraphic reports from Missouri
state that fearful storm is travelling
south and will reach Mena to morrow.
The cold wave. carrying sleet and
snow with it, is breaking down all tel
egraphic wires in its course and caus.
ing much suffering and damage.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

The Woman's Literary Club met at
Hotel National with Mrs. Cochran yes
terdav afternoon and very interest
ing meeting was the result. Next
weeks meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Ellis.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser. the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. Pipkin &
Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Miss Nellie L. Moore of Bucyrus,
Kas.. the musician who has previously
visited here, will arrive tomorrow, to
stay during the winter with relatives
and friends.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

The kidneys are small but important
organs. They need help occasionly~
Pricltly Ash Bitters is successful
kidney tonic and system regulator
Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Newbanks & Son have the contract
and have commenced work Oh large
two story house being erected by
street 1t is being built for and will
be occupied by Mr.. A. L. Rust and
family when completed.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Mr., and Mrs. H. c. Beck arrived Sun
day morning to visit with Mrs. Beck's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiltebrand. Mr..
Beck returned to Kansas City Monday
evening. His wife will remain some
time.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

A good team and buggy for sale OF
will trade for city property. Apply at
this office. 4o-t
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

WANTED-Young men and ladies to
learn telegraphy for positions on rail-
roads. Dallas Telegraph College, Dali
las, Texas. 45-4t
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Mrs G. II. Keen left yesterday for a
visit with her parents at Camden. Mr..
Keen accompanied her as far as Tex
arkana.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
tn Subscribers.

Those knowing themselves indebted
to the Star for subscription arc re-
specially and urgently requested to
call and settle in some way soon.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Onions twenty-five cents per peck at
the Arkansaw Store. 45-2t
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

WANTED-At the Arkansaw Store,
ten bushels country meal each week,
for which we will pay the highest
market price. 45-2t
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
For Fall Planting.

N. M. Roach has full assortment
of field seeds for fall planting at his
wholesale -four, feed ard seed ware
house east of depot.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

WI Matheny has moved into his
nav house on West Amsterdam street.
Mrs. H. M. Dagg left last Thursday
for visit with friends and relatives in
Wheeling, w. Va
The business house being erected on
Ne Queen street by Mr.. Gam will be
finished in few days.
The Democrat office was moved Sat-
urday to the building formerly occu-
pied by POOLS restaurant
]. J Leidigh left Saturday evening
for Kansas City on business. He ex-
poets to be gone about "a week
Mrs. Young Mckinney and Mr., w. /.
Mckinney left Sunday for three
weeks visit with relatives in Conway
Miss Aunle Nedry of the primary
department of our schools returned
Monday from brief visit to her home
at Fort Smith.
The cottage being built on Fleming
street by G. w. knight will soon be
completed. 1t is gong to be very
attractive building.
Private L A. Barney of the Second
Arkansas volunteers, arrived Sunday
from the camp at Admission, Ala, on |
fifteen days Through.
%. j. Cavitt has rented the Wilcox
property at the corner of Port Arthur
avenue and Amsterdam street. He |
moved into it Monday.
Livery barn was thrown from a horse |
he was riding Friday morning. He |
received no serious injuries, however. |
c. Mathes brought to this office some
very large sweet potatoes last week,
weighing four pounds each, and he
wants to know if any one can beat
them.
Work on the Savage-Smith building
is progressing rapidly. The iron front
is being put in and the brick work is
completed over half the way on the
second story.
W. G. Green, who has held the posi-
tiion as division division superintendent has
been promoted to the position of as
sistant general manager of the Pitts
burg e. Gulf railroad.
Ex-Sheriff Joplin was seen driving
out of town Saturday with a new
team, harness and wagon, much as
though he was intending to become
horney- handed farmer again.
C. M. Wise of Howard, was caller
yesterday at this Office with renewal
Tor two copies of the Star Mr.. Wise
has about 700 pounds of honey in the
market as produced by his bees this
season.
Messrs. E Wilson and Busch, two
capitalists from Kansas City. accom-
panied by j. E. Nichols, arrived here
Saturday morning TO look after some
business interests. They returned
home Monday night.
DIR. j. E. Godbey of Little Rock, edi-
tor of the Arkansas Methodist, will
preach at the Methodist church,
south. Thursday and Friday evenings,
10th and llth You will miss a treat
IL you do not hear him.
Rev. G. G Reeks of Vivian, La, ar
rived here last week and after looking
around, purchased lot II in block 10 of
st. Johns addition where he is now
building home. He will send for his
family as soon as he gets his house
completed.
Hill Randolph of Hot springs who
shot and killed young man named
Gay near that place for using abusive
language to Mrs. Randolph, has been
acquitted of the charge of murder by
jury which tried the case last week in
the courts at Hot Springs. Mr.. Ran
dolph has relatives In Polk county.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Down they go-cabinet photos at 80
cents at Electric Studio.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

See those new clocks and gold ring
inst received at the Racket Store. 2
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Buy your tinware, queensware ant
knives and forks at the Racket Store
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

This picture cut won't last always
Better come quick. Electric studio.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Irregular bowel movements lead to
chronic constipation. Prickly Ash
Bitters is a reliable system regulator;
cures permanently. Sold by Jackson
Drur Co.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.
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Rev. ]. A. Sage OF Hot Springs, was
In the city Monday.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

w |. Matheny has moved into his
nav house on West Amsterdam street.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Mrs. Fl. M. Dagg left last Thursday
for visit with friends and relatives in
Wheeling, w. Va
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

The business house being erected on
he Queen street by Mr.. Gam will be
finished in few days.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

The Democrat office was moved Sat-
urday to the building formerly occu-
pied by POOLS restaurant
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

w. A. Anderson, who has been trans
ferred from the telegraph Office here
TO the one at Pittsburg left for his new
station last Friday. Saturday evening
Mrs Anderson, accompanied by Mr.
Andersons brother, John, of the Sail
saw Star, left for Salisaw where she
VIII visit for short time before joining
her husband in Pitts burg, where they
VIII make their future home
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

j. J Leidigh left Saturday evening
for Kansas City on business. He ex-
poets to be gone about week.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Hill Randolph of Hot Springs, who
shot and killed young man named
Gay near that place for using abusive
language to Mrs. Randolph, has been
acquitted of the charge of murder by a
jury which tried the case last week in
the courts at Hot Springs. Mr.. Ran
dolph has relatives IN Polk county.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

Ex-Sheriff Joplin was seen driving
out of town Saturday with a new
team. harness and wagon, much as
though he was intending to become a
horney- handed farmer again.
The Mena star., 1898-11-09

C. M. Wise of Howard, was caller
yesterday at this Office with renewal
Tor two copies of the Star. Mr.. Wise
has about 700 pounds of honey in the
market as produced by his bees this
season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

and he Is receiving the congratulations OF
his friends on his happy recovery.
The X-Ray Is an all important factor In
many Of the cures that are made al tha
Abbo Institute. The reason Is simplicity
itself BY its unfailing accuracy the physi-
clan can determine the exact condition
with which he has to deal He knows
positively what organ is affected and 10
what extent IL is diseased, and to that
organ alone he applies his treatment Sup
pose person has lacerated his hand in
certain spot. The treatment is given
that spot The thumb Is not treated for
a cut across the palm Of the hand, and so
it Is with the X-Ray. Instead of treating
the whole system and filling the patient
with numerous and widely varying drugs
With the hope that one at least may find
us way to the diseased spot, the physi-
cians of the Abbo Institute first apply 10
doubtful cases the wonderful x-Ray. there
by ascertaintng the exact organ or spot
that IS diseased and giving then only the
most potent remedies and treatment which
nave influence on those organs alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

Hearing of the wonderful powers of the
X-Rays as applied by the Abbo Institute
in determining such cases, Mr.. White call
cd on Abbo, who seeing at ONCE the gravity
Of the case, placed him Immediately under
the powerful investigating light Of his X
Ray Machine. Mr.. White was placed with
his back to the Crookes tube, the tube
being so adjusted that the ray which
comes from II, shone directly upon the
flesh from a point beneath which the
cause Of trouble and pain seemed to come
Then the physician place the Horoscope
upon the flesh and slowly moved il from
size to side, the organs in the interior Of
the body ia that region apparently passing
before him in review, the clear light of the
Ray as 1t shines through the body show
Ing any disordered or diseased condition
that may exist.
In this case the X-Ray quickly developed
The fact that the organ from which Mr..
Whlte's sickness was due was the liver
on which was plainly seen an abscess Of
apparently several weeks formation. To
Abbo then, the case of Mr.. White was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

much as IS his distinguished son-in-law to-
day. Like many another of the war Gov
errors" Of the North, Ichabod Goodwin
was an old school Democrat of the jack
son stripe. Modification or secession ne
could not stand, and when President Lin
coins first call for volunteers came and
found the New Hampshire legislature not
in session. the loyal old Governor put his
hands deep into his pockets and at his per-
sonal expense fitted out regiment or
fighting men and sent them TO the front,
trusting 10 the honor Of the people Of New
Hampshire to reimburse him at the proper
lime Fighting Governor Goodwin" was
known far and wide IN those days village
streets were named in his honor, likewise
babies galore; and to this day the old Port
land Saco and Portsmouth locomotive
"Governor Goodwin" thirty years old or
more. goes putting and snortng along the
shore road which connects Portsmouth
with points east and west
Two gallant naval officers were generally
supposed TO have been rivals Tor the neart
and hand Of Susie Goodwin. They were
TIeut Dewey and Commander Rhind, the
latter then preparing for a cruise In for
eign waters as commander of the Nara
gansett. The calls Of the one aiternated
with those Of the other, and the dear Old
eossips in Portsmouth society wondered
what would be the outcome OF II ALI the
lieutenant, however won his suit Com
mander Rhind sailed away in his fine old
shin and Lieut.. Dewey and Miss Goodwin
we're married. It IS recalled now that the
odds we're against the older and more dig
nifed officer because. In addition TO the
greater favor which the young lieutenant
had won in the eyes Of the young woman,
there was the aid which was thrown into
the balance by her father, the Fighting
Governor"
George Is sort Of reckless sometimes"
the old gentleman once remarked, but,
hang me If I can help liking him. He's
honest and full Of grit, and he'll be heard
from one Of these days"
Lieut.. Dewey and Miss Susie Goodwin
were married oct. a. 1857. and following
the wedding a reception was held in the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-05

ships before the Spanish feet In Manila
bay.
There are any number of men in Ports
mouth who know the newly appointed
rear admiral wen enough TO call him bv
his frst name. There are no less than
eight who have served under him, and ev-
cry man Of them tells OF some brave act
performed by him during the war ana
since John L. Neimard, now Command
ing the auxiliary gunboat Brown station
ca IN portsmouth harbor. speaks of him
as one of the best officers he ever knew.
Nelmard was acting ensign on the steam
IIlsate Colorado with Dewey who was
lieutenant commander and in charge OF
the ship. He says Of him:
He was smarter than chain lightning.
quick, passionate, and always demanded
perfect discipline of his men. He never
would have drunkard near him, and any
man found in the least bit Intoxicated
aboard ship was dealt with IN the sever
est manner. Always kind-hearted, Dewey
was respected not only by his superiors.
but by The men under him."
Among the Portsmouth men who served
under Dewey during the civil war is
charles r. Rand. He is enthusiastic in
his praise of the admraIs courage and
ability. Said he: Il remember when
was with Admiral Dewey on the flagship
Colorado; he was then lieutenant COM
mander and executive officer
once, during terrific gale we were or
the Bay of Biscay oftentimes a nasty
place The old Colorado could not move
raster than eight knots an hour, and we
were on lee shore. l tell you 1t looked
bad for us.
"A the hight of the storm the admiral
took the bridge, relieving Dewey, and am
order was given to set sails to help us
out to sea- We fellows had to hustle into
the rigging, and just 10 encourage us
Dewey cd he NJ
less time than l can tell il was on the
yard unfurlng sail. 1t was an exciting
scene, and a dangerous situation, but in
short time we were clear of the coast
and safe from wreck on one OF the rock
lest shores know Of"
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fine old Goodwin homestead, which Is still
standing on one Of the quiet, elm-shaded
streets al Portmouth and occupied by
members of the Goodwin family.
Shortly after their marriage the young
couple were compelled to separate for a
time, Lieut.. Dewey having been ordered to
sea. For two years he was on the Euro
pean station, his wife remaining in Ports
mouth. Returning TO America, he was
oddly enough assigned to the command OF
the Narragansett, relieving his former ri
val, Commander RhInd. The one great
sorrow Of his life came just a little later
This was IN 1872. He had been promoted
TO be commander and luck seemed 10 be
running strongly his way The young
wife was spending the simmer In Newport,
and preparations were being made for an
event which IL was hoped would crown
with joy their welded life. A son was
born Dec. %, but a week later the mother
died The boy was chrlstened George
Goodwin, an honor Of his proud grand
father He is now splendid fellow Of Is,
graduate of Princeton, and Chip OF
the old block" This boy Is George Good
win Dewey, now well started on a mercan-
tile career In New York, and whose alleg-
ed portrait has recently appeared In half
the newspapers Of the country
After the loss Of his wife, Commander
Dewey faced the world bravely but those
who know MIN wen say that his soul was
soreiy tried, while his sister Is authority
for The statement that he felt as IL In no
little measure his career had ended at the
grave Of his wife. Years have not entirely
biotted out this feeling, but according 90
Washington story, our hero Of Manila
has not been entirely proof against Gu
pid's mischievous glances. AS the story
goes, IL was not 50 very long ago that tho
gallant Dewey was eclipsed by a certain
diplomat attached 20 one of the legations
In Washington, and Spanish diplomat at
that Since then" says my informant,
Dewey has shown little IL any love for
the diplomat Ia question or for the Dons
in general. The fact Is, at least one may
suspect SO, he had something besides the
Maine 70 remember when he lined up his
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SCIENTIFIC DIAGNOSIS BY THE X-RAY.
An AbsCess Located on the Liver Of Patient Whose
Condition Had Been E7ystery 10 Many Phys-
cians---AbbO Demonstrates the Accuracy of This
Wonderful Discovery.

The most remarkable addition to the an-
planes Of the UP to date physicians and
surgeons is the wonderful N-Ray Machine
Many diseases Of the internal organs which
were heretofore biindiy diagnosed and
treated by what may be termed a system
Of guess work, are now made plainly dis
oernibie to the eye by means Of the X-Rav
and the diseased condition Of the organ can
be seen as plainly as a carbuncle or any
other external ailment. BY means of this
wonderful discovery 1t win now be possl-
DE TO cure <undreds of cases that have
been positively incuable due to the inabil-
ity OF the physician to see or locate the ex-
act cause of the trouble aud therefore
PoWeriess TO apply treatment that would
prove efectual unless perchanco. in ono ~
many cases the guess treatment might
prove OF some advantage. with the inter-
MAJ ofsahs plainly seen by the physician II
Is no longer necessary that the Dractition.