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The Mena star., 1898-08-17
The Postolflce Removal.

After quite lively mule cohte-t as to whether the postoffice should be moved to Mena or De Queen street, Postmaster Reevess was given permis. sion a few days agd to move the office to the Pickard building on Mena street. Accordingly, Postmaster Reeves has had the office fixtures which he purchased at Hot Springs, shipped over and workmen have been busy for several days putting them in place IL is expected that the change will be made the last of this week The fix lures which Mir. Reeves is putting in are what were used at Hot Springs before the government built a post. office building there They are little ahead of the needs of the town for the present and will give every conven- fence the patrons of the office could wish for
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Notice to Candidates.

Notice is hereby given to all candi- dates offering themselves to be voted for in the next general election, Sep tember 1s9s), to pay in the county treasurer's office of Polk county the fee as required by law, and obtain his receipt therefor and file the same with the board of county election commis- sioners forthwith, so as 10 have their name placed on the official ballot as required by law.
 H. GLITsCH, Chm Polk Co. Election Commissioners. w. IVAN MATHEW, Secr'y.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
ANNIVERSARY DAY PROGRAM
oraer Of Parade and Entertainment ProVIded for the City's Guests

oruer of Parade and Entertainmep- Provided for the City's Guests. The committee on arrangements neld a meeting Monday night am formed the following program ana order of parade for Fridays celebra. 'ion which will take place at iO:3o a. m:
 Ohlef Marshal and Assistants
 Port Arthur Route Band ,u Veterans, Blue and Cray rloat bearing little girls and Goddess
 of Liberty
 Knights of Pythias
 Float.
 Hong Kong Company.
 Cavalry Company.
 Float Kempers Band, eisoam Sprinos Mena Hook and Ladder Company in
 uniform. Tobacco Hogshead Float, bound for
 St. Petersburg.
 Bicycle Parade After the parade all will gather at oahssen park where the following program will be carried out: Music by the Port Arthur Route Band. Address of welcome by Col Pole Me
 Phetrige Music by Kemper's Band of Sloan
 Springs.
 Dinner and Refreshments. Ball Game Beginning at | D. m. Dancing and other amusements in the
 evening. Grand display of fire works at night. All parties taking part in the parade are to meet at the court house square promptly at 1o a. m. Any mothers having little girls that they will allow to take part in the parade by riding on the floats, please send their names to Mrs. Brady or Mrs. Disbrow
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Kindergarten Entertainment.

The entertainment to be given to- night by the pupils of Miss Statti's kindergarten promises to be interest ing, The little folks have been drill ing for long time and have their parts worked up in first class order The dude drill, May pole dance and Frog song, are few of the interesting features.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Reunion of Blue and Gray Veterans.

The committee of arrangements met in the Carder building and organized by selecting T. NJ. Carder chairman. The following programme was adopted: 1. Veteran soldiers of both blue and gray will meet at Jansen park on the 18th of August and go into camp ?. Reorganization; supper around the campfire; old tune war jokes and songs.
 3. Form into raks; roll call; process sion to join the celebration of tue 2nd anniversary of Mena, August 10th. 5. Song When Shall We Meet Again"
 5. Roll call and break ranks. Camp ground selected in Jansen park. Come prepared to camp on the ground all night, August 18th. Com missary will have beef and hard tack. All veterans of both blue and gray are invited, especially those of the war with Mexico.
 The object of thls reunion is to have a good time generally.
 T. NJ. CARDER,
 T. c. BARNEY,
 w. J. DAMS
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
A Low Rate For Mena's Big Celebra.
 ton Friday.

The order has been sent out from the general passenger agents office declaring an excursion rate of one fare for the round trip on the Pttsburg & Gulf railroad for the secordl anniversa- ry celebration of MenaN which is to take place next Friday
 These rates can be secured at all stations between Joplin, Mo, and Ho- ratio Ark. Tickets on sale Thursday, August IS, good to return Sunday, August 21. This is a good rate and will be big inducement to many who wish to visit the city on it's big gala dav
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Strengthen the digestion. regulate the liver and purify the bowels if you would have health. To keep these organs healthy and vigorous is the es- pecial province of Tricky Ash Bitters. When there is any Arrangement it acts directly on the affected organ. go. ing right to the seat of trouble and driving all impurities and disease germs from the system Pricxly Ash Bitters is q thorough system tonic It heals the kidneys, strengthens and regulates the liver, stomach and bowels and 50 fortifies the body that it can successfully resist malarial aud or other diseases that may be preval. ent Sold by r c Savage and Jack son Drug Co. 33 2t
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

The Rev. W. R Costley of Stock bridge, Ga, while attending to his pastorial duties at Ellenwood that state, was attacked by cholera morbus He says: By chance I happened to oct hold of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and think 1t was the means of saving my life. It relieved me at once" For sale by F. c. Savage.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Are you dyspeptic? If you are af- flicted with this distressing complaint it may do you good to learn that Prickly Ash Bitters is a prompt and radical cure for it. 1t strengthens the stomach and digestion, regulates the liver, heals the kidneys, and by its agreeable cathartic effect it empties and purifies the bowels Pleasant tasting and effective, F. c. Savage and Jackson Drug Go. 33-2t
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
LOCAL NEWS NOTES. s
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
rnp REPRESENTATIVE.

We authorized fos tSs to announee o s G. Petty as pol. county, on the Republican ticket
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Trivvet--Why is Slidmore forever reading that manual of etiquette?
 Dicer-He says he wants to become familiar with polite literature.-Har- lem Life.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
FOR SHERIFF.

authorized to og tpS eda that Frank W nf Polk county on the republican ticket
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce A. P. Alex .naer as a candidate for the office of County eerk and ex-otficio Recorder of Polk county m the Populist ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

The precious secrets of her soul
 She wove into a tragic poem. The poem found pigeon hole
 The cruel world will never know 'em. IN. Y. Herald.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

wa are authorized to announce W. R. Block W as n candidate for County Clerk and ex- sqRr sseicio Recorder of Polk county on the Repub- 1ican ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

philnot as a candidate for the office of Assessor ofPolk county on the Populist ticket.
 Friday is the 18th.
 Friday is the day we celebrate.
 See the Little Waiter" at the opera house tonight.
 Don't forget to see the "Dude Drill" at the opera house tonight.
 Mrs Jos. F. Landes and daughter returned from Omaha and Kansas City today.
 See the merry Little Frogs" at the opera house tonight, by Christian Landes and Clara Bissell.
 R. D Poole has purchased the Boyd dining hail from Mir. F. NJ Boyd. The change took place last Friday.
 D. Johnson, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss Lydia, left Friday evening for short visit at Neosho, Mo.
 Mrs. Mary Wedding and daughter, Fife, of Jersey county, H., arrived this morning for a visit with their daughter and sister, Mrs. J. B. Legate
 C. E F. Allen from Illinois, accom- panied by his wife and daughter arr rived to-day for visit with his father, Peter E. Allen. and other relatives at Cove
 Mrs. J. J. Leidigh, who has been quite sick at the Commercial hotel is much better The report that she was suffering with typhoid fever is mis- take.
 J. ". Bolton is building>a nice SIX room cottage in the souNh part of town. It will be completed Sn short time Mr. Bolton expects to make 1t his home.
 Ray Legate, c. w. Case, E. o. Stuck ey, P R. Cook and Fred> Willis re- turned Tuesday from pleaSufe trip 10 Port Arthur, Galveston and other points on the coast.
 F. M. Polheimous of Texarkana, stopped off in Mena Monday on his return to TeXarkana after few days visit on Mt Mena, He has purchased lot on Mt. Mena and expects to build there soon.
 Col. Henry Glitsch left for Ft Smith Monday evening on legal business. He $ to defend Wesley Bass who was ar rested and taken to Ft Smith last week charged with being connected with counterfeiting gang
 Mrs. A. Frady entertained the Wo- mems Literary Club last evening, it being Mrs. Frady's birthday anniver- sary Refreshments consisting of ice cream and were served and an unusu- ally good time was had by all present.
 The large two story residence being erected at the head of Armour street oy '. $. Olney will be completed in a couple of weeks. The architectural design is very attractive, making 1t one of the most beautiful residences In the city.
 The new cottage Fred NSalyers is having erected on his propertyl south or Stilwell park is inclosed and ready Tor the inside work. This makes the ehlrd cottage Mr. Salyers has built within the last year and all of them are credits to the town. of the Modern Woodmen at Joplin, MO, recently, the Kansas City, Pitts ourg X Gulf sold g. 500 tickets from Tmansas City to Joplin and return when 1t comes to hustle and ability 10 secure business the Pittsburg < Gulf seldom gets left
 V W. St. John, who>holds afposition on the Kansas City stay and is also interested in the Mena Staf, arrived sunday to make short visT~with his ,,eiatlves. It has been two years since ', ". came to Mena to help establish the Star and, although he has kept i'll eiose touch with the city in its ad-
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce Micager pbilnot as a candidate for the office of Assessor of Polk county on the Populist ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Since the above article was written another arrest has taken place upon the same charge
 Brack Walston was the party arrest ed on the complaint of the proprietor of the Elk Club, to whom he ten dered u counterfeit dollar last night, made from the same molds used by Vale and Weihunt Deputy Marshal King made the arrest and will leave this evening for Fort Smith with his prisoner
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

z Ampie ProwsiOns Haue Been Made Jor .s,s me Care and Sqfe Return to Own- CTS g ot All Exhibits Made ct Mena'e e oeeoad Anniversary Cegebyation
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
ARRESTED FOR coUNTERFElTINd. Ed Posey Added to the Gang That Is
 Charged With Taking Bad Money.

it seems that since Counterfeiter Vale was arrested he is making an ef- fort to have as much company in his crime as possible. Last Sunday Depu ty Marshal King came down and ar rested Ed Posey, another farmer boy. who has heretofore had a good record as a law abiding citizen. Sunday night King left for Fort Smith with Posey, where he will be given a chance to prove his innocence of the charge against hlm.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Geo. ". Knowlton pays the highest cash price for hides, tallow, wool. nalts bees-wax ana all kinds of roots. Located at N NJ. Roach's warehouse east of frieght depot on Sherwood avenue, Mena, Ark. 22-tf
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Homes, Cheap Honest

Tn the most desirable part of town half a mi e west of Jansen park. Acre age tracts of any size desired, high, healthy location level land free from rocks, natural growth of timber on part and some of the land is cleared and in cultivation. Homes in this beautiful addition can be secured on very reasonable terms and time pay ments can be made if desired. Buy one of these lots and make home of your own and stop paying rent Fer information call on l H. Hall on the land.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Don't forget to see the ''Dude Drill'' at the opera house tonight.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

See the Little Waiter" at the opera house tonight.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Friday is the 18th.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

Friday is the day we celebrate.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
A Text Book.

VII TIT T UT NO. IlINN UIOII OOIu ul ". IVAN MATHEW, Secr'Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29

For SALE-Dry spruce boards, planed
and matched, at SO per thousand. Inquire
at Lang's mill, South Barton, or of o. D..
Owen. 34 20-tf
% good cows for sale. Inquire of j. F..
Batehelder. Barton. Stiff
Just opened at Ovens, new lot of.
Crash Skirts. Choice styles, special
Driees. Stiff
Wanted.-A position for boy eleven
years of age Healthy, rugged boy and
viii be bound out until he is twenty one
wears old. Apply to, o. D. Rowell, Barton.
There will be a grand ball at Sewers
Hall Wednesday evening, Aug. 81. The
best of music and everything first class. 345
Notice. have made arrangements to
stable one hundred horses through the
fair at the hotel Barton stables. N. ID.
Martin. 1875
See ad Wool Carding, Barton Wooden
Mill, with agencies at North Troy, Newport,
West Burke and West Charleston.
s. e. Winslow will buy calves and lambs
at Barton Landing Tuesday forenoons.
Hogs will be taken Saturdays. 35tf
Twill sell all my large stock of clothin
at less than cost to manufacture until clos
ed out. Highest price paid for wool, sugar
and eggs in exchange for any goods. Call
at house evenings. Mill will be open dur
ing fair. HI. c. Gay, Barton, VT.
Notice-This is to notify the people of
So. Barton and vicinity that I carry
choice line of groceries, dry goods, boots,
shoes, rubbers, ETC., to be sold as low as
any IN the county. A few of those ladies'
wroppers to be sold at 75c to 81. Mems all
wool pants only 9S cents. Choice pastry
flour S.. Fresh eggs wanted at 15c per
dozen. r. B. Lang, So. Barton, VT.
Furnished cottages to rent through Sep
tenn Der at reduced rates. Call on or adj
dress F. FL. Foster, Westmore, Vt. 35-7
I will pay &c per pound, cash, for good
maple sugar, and &c for fancy, delivered at
Barton any day before Sept. 8. n. M Scott.
New fall hats and Tam O'Shanters, also
cEiidren's coats at E. L. Barstow's this
week.
Lost-Between FL. T. Sewers house and
the passenger depot, a ladies black fur
cape Finder leave at 81. T. Seaver's store
and receive reward.
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Barton.

Barton.
Miss Alice Nelson visited in Barnet last
week.
N M Scott is filling car with sugar to
send away. =
Roy Smith of Barre is visiting his uncle,
NJ j. Smith.
Mrs. Abel Humphrey has returned to
her home in Newport.
Miss Maud Mossman visited relatives in
Coventry over Sunday.
Miss Jennie M. Locke was in town last
week calling on friends. i , j. -. ...t..;ss
Mrs. Helen Carpenter is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. o. d. Owen.;tS. >.-5.it. ? ~.
Frank Miles and wife of Newport visited
friends in town last week" : - = ' ~
Miss Clara K. Barnard spent a short va
cation in Barnet last week.
Frank Thompson of ST. Johnsbury WIS.,
tied friends in town recently.
Regular meeting of Orient chapter, No.
Ii, o. E. S., Friday evening, Sept. 2.
Mrs. Will Ford and little son of Lyndon
vile visited at John Beams last week.
Miss Dawson of New York is the guest
of Mrs. T. c. Kimball at Hotel Barton.
Frank Case and wife of St. Louis, Mo-,
have been stopping in town for time.
Dr. John NJ. Blake was called to Island
Pond last week on a cerebro-meningit is
case
Mrs. Ida Davis and slaughter of Somer-
vile, Mass, visited Mrs. o. D. Owen last
week.
Rev. c. B. Moody returned to his HON e
In Minnesota Tuesday, going by way of
Usage, Iowa.
Burleigh Spaulding and wife from Far
go, North Dakota, returned to their home
last Tuesday.
Willis E. Dodge and wife returned to
their home in Minneapolis, Mimi, Fri
day
Earl Jenness returned from Peaks Isl
and, Me-, last Wednesday. He reports a
very pleasant time.
a R. Cowles of Newport has been in
town arranging for display of his must
cal instruments at the fair.
Mrs. Gertrude Washburn and little
daughter left laft Wednesday for their
home in Minneapolis, Mimi.
Mrs. G. c. Lang and little son have re-
turned fro<a Warren, and Mrs. Lang will
assist her husband in the store.
DIR. sprouIe, who is still 10 Gated at New
port, has caught up with his work, and is
now -eady to receive new patients.
Alvin Clark, who has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. c. E. Hamblet, returned to his
home in Cambridge, Mass, last Monday.
Mrs. Frank Dewey and nephew of Nash
ia, \. H., visited Mrs. Dewey's cousin,
Mrs Herbert Gardiner for time last week.
Mrs Nettie NJ. Jewell is home from Mr..
PiIIsbury's and viii remain here this week.
Mrs Pillsbury is quite comfortable at pre-
sent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
Probate Courts.

Probate Courts will be held at the PROBATE
once in Newport each Monday At the office
of F. " Baldwin in Barton on(the second
Fridss Of each month; at the ofhce OF Is. r.
d. Cas- nn niesr AT Baton L, nding IN the foFeS
uoonsof the third Friday ofeach month"; Parr
ties Aavi:$g business with Che Court at Baf-
estates will please inform the Court in ad
Uance that he may ia Ike the necessary papers
with him.
FEE. ALFRED, Judge of Probate.
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Local Advertising.

Advertisements and notices, as pro me-
uades shows and other entertainments Will
be published under this head for toCo cents a
word for first insertion, one cent word ther-
after. We shall run no advertisement am o g
local items. Cash must accompany the or
der. No charge a0iIL be made of Tess than
forty cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29

=" CT GJPfDN.
j. +. Gray is charging his barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Blake welcomed "a
little son to their home Aug. 22nd'
Chas. Dagen has purchased the Burt
place and takes possession this week.
Mrs. A. J. White and daughter have
gone TO Old Orchard Beach for "a few
weeks.
Mrs. Emma Young has purchased Mer-
son Upston's entire stock Of groceries and
hardware.
Mrs. Ellinor Nelson and Mrs. r.. r.
Tucker have gone TO Barton 10 work dur
ing the fair
III. r. Waller OF Brown University IL
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
GERMAN PRESS HAsTY.

The Zeitung (riticises Germany for An
tagoniztDg America.
Berlin, July 3o-The Frankfurter
Zeitung regrets that Germany will not
take advantage of the present op.
portunity to stand with the United
States. The paper blames the press
for not understanding Americas in
tentions as they are meant and also
criticizes the sending of FIVE warships to
Manila to protect the interests of Ger
many when two would have been suffi-
cient. 1t expresses the sincere hope
that the discord may be Iemedied.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
MAsoN's SPEECH.

He Secs No Justice in Flyipg & the Flag Over
Unwilling Subjects.
Madison, Wis, July 3o-In a speech
delivered last night Senator Mason Of
Illinois declared that the United States
should retain no conquered territory nor
demand cash indemnity from Spain.
The American flag should float over no
country contrary to the wishes of that
country. Said he, 1--WE ought not to pro-
fess to the world that we are the good
Samaritans if we are to carry on our
backs the profits of our holy calling
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
STILL SURRENDERING.

Shafter to Lay Down Their Arms.
Santiago. July 3o-The Spanish garri.
sons of outlying districts continue to
come in and surrender. All is now quiet
Tiejillo, editor of Ell Poriemer. arrived
on the steamer Philadelphia with the In.
tention of publishing paper here
Permission to do SO, however. was re.
fused by Gen. Shafter, on the grounds
that a Cuban paper might cause bitter
ness. Tiejillo has protested to Presi'
dent Mckinley.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
TEXAS DAY.

The Crowning Glory of the Chautsuqus in
Progress Today.
Texas Day is in with full force at the
Chautauqua and everywhere are seen
festive signs, enthusiastic groups their
hands full cf flags and lanterns, and
parties on merry making intent. Every
Texan feels personally responsible for
the success of the day and everyone is
certainly having a fine time.
This afternoon DR.. Wilson, the favor.
ite of the Cbautauqua, lectured on
Funny Phases of Texas Life" and all
crowded 10 hear him. But the social
features of the day, the receptions given
by the ladies and the young ladies will
be one of the pleasantest events of the
entire assembly, while the grand concert
under the direction Of Prof. Behr, would
alone insure the success of the day.
DR.. Graham Taylor delivered the last
lecture of his cours. IN the auditorium
yesterday upon "Mazzini, Prophet and
Martyr of Modern Democracy" DR.
Taylor reviewed the career of the grea,
Italian and spoke most feelingly of the
great sacrifices he made for the cause oil
humanity. He showed him as an exile
from the land he loved dwelling IN
poverty and sorrow in London slum
and showed the power of his influence
even in that slum. DR.. Taylor at the
Round Table later read extracts from
the writings of Mazzini which was fol.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
SPANISH EVACUATED.

The Cruiser Nashville Gives the DOns n
Taste of High Life.
Key West, July 3o-On Wednesday
the cruiser Nashville entered the harbor
at Gibara and took possession of the
town. The Spanish fed at the cruisers
approach and there was no resistance.
The officers raised the flag and took
possession of two vessels which they
sent to this port with prize crews.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
0 PeQCe
1IVe|l C0|lDOl
TERMS DECIDED UPON.

M Cambon Summoned to the White
House This Afternoon.
Washington. July 3o-The Cabinet met
promptly at 1890 this morning to con
tinue the discussion of the terms ofpeace
which are to be presented to M. Cambon,
The session continued until l o'clock,
by which time the terms we're practically
agreed to. After copy has been hand.
ed to the French ambassador the con-
tents will be made public.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
Ilu|np||0| Ad.
V0||Ce Expected
RESTORING THE CABLE.

Direct Cable Communication With Oul
Now Possession Expected Tomorrow.
Washington. July 3o-General Miles
despatch yesterday stated that new cable
instruments had been ordered from
Jamaica and General Greeley received
word today that the instruments had beer
secured by Lieutenant Colonel Allen
who will leave at once for Ponce. 1t i!
probable that direct communication will
be begun tomorrow.
General Miles has moved from Guanics
to Ponce as base for operations. From
Ponce to San Juan by the road is 8;
miles over good roadway.
The war department hopes that ths
villages on the line of march will sur
render as gladly as Ponce, as Genera
Miles march then will be one Crane
triumphal advance across the island.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
May Join Miles.

Washington, July 3o-Secretary Alger
has telegraphed General Coppinger per
mission to join General Miles in Porto
Rico with any force he may select.
Three transports are now on the way
from Tampa to Santiago to carry Cop
pinger's troops.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30

Manila, July 26-Hong Kong, July 90
Gen. Merritt arrived yesterday, several
days ahead OF expectations. A royal
welcome was given him by the ships.
The Newport made splendid time. &C
complishing the trip in twenty three and
one half days.
All the troops are highly elated over
the news of the surrender of Santiago
and the destruction of Cerveras fleet.
LIE Grande, Agunialdo's secretary is
missing, and foul play is suspected.
George Archer, steward on collier,
was killed while carelessly handling a
Spanish shell, picked up as a momento.
at Cavite. Three seamen of the Olympia
were also seriously injured.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30
AGu,nALDo TROUBLESOME.

The Jnsuresnts Will red a Severe Lesson
From Americans.
Washington, July 3o-Deweys report
of Merritt's arrival also states that
Aeuinaldo's attitude has become men
acinp and that all the American troops
will be necessary to handle him.
Daily camera., 1898-07-30

Washington, July 3o--The president
announced shortly after three o'clock
that the action of the cabinet today re-
garding peace terms for Spain would
not be made public till this evening.