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The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Our State Good For Cotton.

From the Kansas City Star.
 The department of Agriclture esti- mates that the United States has made cotton crop this year of 10 million bales. The largest mum Der of pounds per acre was made in the Indian Terri tory--325 pounds-aud tine next in Ar kansas-290. The north side of the cotton belt is the best
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid heall
 Indomitable will and tremendous q ergy are not found where stoma'' liver, kidney and bowels are out order. If you want these qualities aa the success they bring, use Dr. Alas' New Life Pills. They develop e'q' power of the brain and body. m| 25 cents at F. c. Savages drug slofS
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Obituary.

Addie, the infant daughter of Wil- liam and Martha Hamby died Novem Der ,, 1898. Little Addie was a preci- ous jewel to those who knew her Her life was short, but Jesus has beauti- ful home in Heaven for her. By faith we can look into the future and see her safe forever She was bright flower on earth, the light of the home,
 but God saw fit to call her to her home in Heaven. It looks hard to see dar-
 ling babe taken from it's parents arms: they miss her so much. her laughing black eyes are closed; her sweet voice
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
From Rocky.

The farmers are almost sul0' gathering their crops.
 S. w. Oliver and family are Vs'' relatives and friends in seOa'' county. Z.
 Allen & Collins are busy s'ps cotton this season. We don ' Y they will be pushed so neA' for the farmers are getting ny, raising four and five cent cnt'0'' us SOW more wheat and plant N, ton and think we will not feo'S day when we do so. V.
 Some of the boys went ou' ' hunting the other night i''' N not gone very far untli - N 'streed" 'possum sure eno'7
 thought, but they soon lo''
 were mistaken. John tol ~ that 'possum was the "strops he ever saw. He said he pe''s's M he would have to bury hlms'''
 he could get the odor on o' LtsS
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

Sealed bids will be receive untll Thursday, December 1, 1898, at o'clock p. m., for the erection and full completion of a two story brick court house building for Polk county, al Mena, Arkansas. Each bid must be accompanied by $ooo certified check. Plans and specifications on file at the county clerks office. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 j. r. LASDEs,
 $. d. PHLPoT,
 44-4t R. W. JOHNSON, Court House and Jail Commissioners.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
En Route to See Mckinley.

Havana, Nov. 15. The five members of the special commission appointed by the Cuban assembly at Santa Cruz del Sur last Thursday night to go to Washington to present to President Mckinley the wishes of the assembly, arrived yesterday. They will leave for the United States on Wednesday. Gen. Garcia heads the commission.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Favorab,c Cona,t,ons at man,,a.

Washington, Nov. 15. The follow ing dispatch has been received at the war department from Gen. Otis at Ma nila: Health conditions improving; only six deaths in last eight days. Sick reported decreasing. Five female nurses of the Red Cross are doing ex- cellent work in hospitals here Twea- ty competent female nurses who give strict attention to work would render beneficial services
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
A Successful Days Hunt.

The Tibbs brothers. who i've down on the Cossatot river came into town Saturday after successful days hunt to dispose of their game. They had three deer, the largest, big buck, weighing l6o pounds. It is said this is the largest deer ever brought into Mena. The boys received total oi Sl3. 30 for the three deer.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received until Thursday, December l, 1898. at o'clock p. m. for the erection and full completion of two story. brick jail building for Polk county, at Mena, Ark. Each bid must be accompanied by S100 certified check. Plans and specifications on file at the Townsite office in the Hotel Mena, where they can be seen. We reserve the right tn reject any or all bids
 J. P LAyDEs,
 $. ]. PHILPoT.
 46-at k. w JOHNSON. Court House and Jail Commissioners.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Volcanic EI EEIuptt::een::ss. :e::ss.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also old. running and fever sores, ulcers. boils, felons. corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scald, chapped hands, chilblains. Only 25 cents a box Cure guaranteed. Sold by c. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Movement to Cuba Begins.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Adjt. Gen. Corbin has received word that the Eighth cavalry sailed yesterday morn ing from Savannah for Puerto Principe, Cuba The regiment will be the American garrison at Puerto Principe and Nueyitas
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
REPUBLICANS ALERT.
fn wash,ngton as S"oa as Congress Con venes for the Pr-s,eentiai Campaign.

Cleveland, O., Nov. l5. The repub- lican national headquarters. accord ing to Secretary Chase F. Dick, will be opened in Washington as soon as com gress convenes and preparations for the campaign of 1900 will go forward rap idly. Discussing the subject, Col. Dick said:
 The national republican headquarters will be opened by the time congress convenes and will continue until after the presidential elec- ton in i0j0 We will go on keeping in touch with our different state and district organiza- tions and keep them together Our idea is to always have them in good working order ready for any kind of work, and not to depend upon organization at the last moment The day after the nomination for president we shall have literature to send out. It was after Mr. Mckinley was nominated in 1893 that we commenced to think of literature This time VIC intend to be ready.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
No Power WI, Interfere.

London, Nov. l5. The Times, in its editorial this morning on the Hispano- American situation, repeats it's convic- ton that mo power will attempt to hinder the transfer of the Philip pines." adding that their loss cannot be great to Spain, who had practically lost the entire archipelago before the United States interferedn
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
King Oscar. Troubles with Norwa,

Berlin, Nov. 14-Telegrams from Christiania announcing that the storthing passed vote to remove the Swedish emblem from the Norwegian flag furnishes striking evidence that all the attempts on the part of King Oscar to reconcile the difficulties be- tween his two kingdoms have failed, and that the antipathy between the two nations is more acute than ever.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
The Cost of Army sub.Istence.

Washington, Nov. 15 The report of Charles F. Eagan, commissary of sub sistence of the army, has been submit ted to the secretary of war. It shows an expenditure of S6, 00s,715 with a balance of S20. 22a, ,6S9 to the credit oi the bureau.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Austrla Shows Friendly Spirit.

Washington, Nov. 15. = The state department has received formal notifi cation that Austria Hungary is about to raise it's legation in Washington t.. the rank of an embassy. This gov ernment is invited to cooperate in the good will thus displayed by Emperor Francis Joseph and to raise the United States at Vienna to a similar rank.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

Geo. W. Knowfton pays '"' cash price for hides, .a' 4 belts. bees wax and all h'p' - Located at N. M. Roach's VI. ss,, east of frieght depot o' avenue, Mena, Ark.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
win Be an Invs.rirntiou.

Washington, Nov. 15. The navy de- rartment has decided that court of inquiry shall be held to determine whether the abandonment of the Marin Teresa at sea was justifiable and if not, who was responsible.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
Victory for Union srinsr..

Chicago. Nov. 15 The Chicago-Vir- den Coal company has practically ac- ceded to all demands of the striking miners The company agrees to pay the union scale of 40 cents for hand Eork and S3 cents for machine work.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

WANTED-At the Arkansaw Store, ten bushels country meal each week.
 for which we will pay the highest market price. 45-2t
 Onions twenty-five cents per peck at the Arkansaw Store. 45-et
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

John Baird. negro democratic poii- tician in jail at Seymour, Ind. for ob- faining money by false pretenses. was taken out of prison by a mob aEd beaten unmercifuily.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16
For Fall Planting.

N. NJ. Roach has full assortment of field seeds for fall planting at his wholesale flour, feed and seed ware house east of depot.
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

Two houses and lots " stts Sherwood avenue. hpP' dilxe restaurant
The Mena star., 1898-11-16

Northern pototoes' pi oniops at wholesale at commission house.
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Notice to Contractors.

nrt House and Jail ommissioners
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Acorn Items.

Nice weather and good health
 Nearly all of the farmers are do
The Irish standard., 1898-07-16
DEWEY'S WORK.
A German WarsliI, Intorlercs with tho In
surgcntS in Philippines and Dewey
Takes the Island and 1900 Men.

Manila, July 0, via lIongkong, July
13,-~Thc insurgents on Wednesday,,
July 6, reported that the German boat
Irene, in Subic bay, refused to permit
them to attack the Spaniards on
Glande island. Rear Admiral Dewey
promptly dispatched the Concord and
Raleigh to investigate the matter On
entering Suhic bay the Raleigh opened
fire on the forts, whcrcupon the Irene
Slipped her cable and steamed ont by
the other channel.
The result of the fire of the Amcri-
Gun warslips was that the Spaniards,
numbering over 500 men, surrendered
everything.
On returning to Manila, the Ircne
explained that she interfercd ''in the
cause of humanity" and offered to
hand over to the Americans the refu-
gees she had on board. Admiral
Dewey, however, declined to acce ut
them.
Governor General Augusti has issued
proclamation promising to grant al-
tonomy to the islands, and Offering
the insurgents Inducements to Join the
Spanish forces. General Aguinal,lo,
the insurgent leader, in reply, said
the ovcrturcs of the Spanish commun-
der came too late.
The Americans are postponing opcr-
ations until they are fully prepared
for any contingency. The natives arc
proving intractiblc.
The Irish standard., 1898-07-16
TWO AWFUL EXPLOSIONS.
The Works Of tho Latin g. Rand
Powder Company heNew Jer.
sey Badly Wrecked.
ELEVEN PERSONS LOSE 1Atla LIVES.
Some of Them Were Literally Torn to
Picoes-Twenty Others Seriously
Injured-Roar Heard for Miles,
Cause of the Terrible Di.uster Not
Definitely Known.

New York, July 1.-two explosions
which killed eleven men, wounded
20 others and wrecked two buildings,
occurred at the plant of the Latlin- Rand
powder works, at compton, MI, Tues.
day. The first explosion was in the
house where the gun-cotton was being
made, and the second, presumably SUI
perinduced by conclusion, WIS in the
drying house, close by.
Blown to Atoms.
Three MEN were in the mixing room
when the explosion occurred, and they
were blown to atoms. Chief Engineer
his head crushed to a Jelly in the wreck
age of the boiler house, the side of
which was blown out. John Phillips
Tas standing near a tree some distance
from the mixing house. His head was
blown from his body, and was picked up
so feet away. His body was frightfullv
torn by the force of the explosion, and
his clothes were whipped from his body.
The foreman Of the drying-room was
also blown to pieces and a number Of
Italians, who wero digging trench
in the rear of the building, were killed.
The most seriously injured was William
ii. Emmons, private Of company I,
Third New Jersey volunteers. He was
horribly torn by flying splnters. 1t is
not likely he will recover. Charles
Lulxes, of Butler was also probably ia
tally injured.
Roar liz Heard for Niles.
! The first eynlOSion was Mt about half
past ten o'clock. Before the noise and
roar of it died away, there was Sec
ond, louder and more terrific than
the first. The roar was heard for
miles and the concussion broke VIM
dows in all directions. The explosion
was followed by a fires%hich threat
ened 10 spread to helother buildings
of the plant in which ~t0ps of high ex-
plosives were stored. IL
The fire was soon undaf control and
finally quenched. The sssssh for other
dead and missing was asdiately be-
gun and will be prosecJ S8 diligently.
Not the Work sspy.
After the explosion e& was some
talk of Spanish spy b#impllcated
in the attempt to destsN3he powdet-
mill, but the theory oG4hS men con-
nected with the works y thata grain
of gravel or sand got into some pow
der which was in process Of handling
i'll the mixing.room, AND that MS it
went through the machincry the for
eign substance came in contact with
metal surface and threw. dit spark,
which ignited the. expA4ssiEe. s,.-l - !.
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ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS.
Ticket Nominated md Platform
Adopted by the state Convene
+. ton at Springfield.

Springfield. ILL.,, July 13.-The demo-
cratic state convention on Tuesday
nominated the following ticket:
State treasurer. Willard r. Dunlop. jack
eonville.
State superintendent of public instruo-
tion, Perry o. Silver. of Frecport.
Trustees of the University Of Illinois.
Jacob z. Seller. Of Mount Carmel. Wabash
county: Napoleon Il. Morrison. of Oden.
Marion county; DR.. Julia Holmes Smith.
Chicago.
The platform declares for the free
and unlimited coinage Of both silver
and gold at the present established
rate of sixteen to one; reduction OF
tariff duties; % moderate income tax;
adjustment Of pools and trusts; rec
ognizcs William j. Bryan as the logical
candidate for president in 1900; de.
nounces tho revenue and civil service
laws of the state, and pronounccs the
present war with Spain justified by
every consideration of justice and
sound national policy.
The Irish standard., 1898-07-16
DULUTH NEWS.

Miss Alarga eta r. Dunn died Thurs
day evening Of last week at the home
of her uncle, John w. Owens, in sagi-
nav, Mich. 1t was not known that she
WAS i'll. and the telegram announcin.
her death was a great shock to her
friends. Miss Dunn has made her home
in Duluth for six years and had been
connected with I. Friemu:hs store. She
resided with Mrs. j. d. kcnna, at PHI
Fifth avenue west. Last Saturday week
she went down the lakes to Saginaw for
visit. The telegram received did not
state the cause of death Michael Kelley.
The Irish standard., 1898-07-16
Daily Excursions to the Dnlles of the
saint CrniN and Interstatc Park.

Daily Excursions to the Dnlles of the
saint Cr"iN and Interstate Park.
The Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad
will run q series of daily excursions lex
cept Mondays and Tuesdays) to Taylors
Falls (passiag the beautiful lake region
Gil route. White Bear Lake, Forest
Lake and Chisago lakes). After spend
ing three hours in and about Taylors
Falls and the Interstate park, the new
steamer "Nernie Mac" Capacity 500
passengers) will take passengers to
saltwater a most picturesque trip
through tho Dallcs Of the ST. Croix
river. Arriving at Saltwater connections
are made with ST. Paul & Duluth trains
direct for ST. Paul and MINNEAPOLIS 80
miles of rail and ~ miles of river for
$l5O.
This is "the trip that makes Minncso-
ia famous" Also halr rate excursion
tickets to all fishing resorts on st. Paul
Duluth railroad on sale Saturdays,
good returning Mondays.
For details call on w. S. Chadwick.
c. Il. A. 1913 Guaranty Bldg. Minneapolis
or Milwaukee depot. or c. L. Stone. gen.
cral passenger agent, Globe Bldg, ST.
Paul. =
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thoroughly conventional - a strict
church-man and that sort of thing.
His studio is said to be marvelously
attractive place where, during the sea-
son, he holds afternoon teas and
bit to hear that he manicured his nails"
The door opened just then and the
heiress entered, followed by her aunt.
Miss Huntington opened the letter
and handed it to the detective.
Even at distance of several feet, and in.
the dim sensuous glow made by the
light striking through the ruby-colored
globes, the doctor saw Hendricks eyes
flash as they fixed themselves on the
sheet of paper, and noted the eager
flush of his face which betokened dis
covered clew. The letter ran as follows:
"My Dear Miss Huntingdon: How can I
ever hope to get your forgiveness for rum
ming away from New York so suddenly
without acquaintng you with my plans?
However. this will reach you in time to
incose the tickets for the Horse Show. I
am sure Count Bant!nEi will see to your
pleasure and comfort. / am here since
three days. and have every day-nay. every
hour-bcen occupied with pressing BUSH
ness. Hoping soon to see you again ard
rendering MY best regards to Mrs. VIM
fret. believe me, Yours sincerely.
weldon CARUTHERS."
Silence filled the room as Hendricks
read and reread the letter, his eyes
dwelling on the lower part of the page,
Lampltin thought, with eager fixity.
Does Mr.. Caruthers speak French
fluently?" was the first question he di-
rected to Miss Huntington.
"He does not speak it at all" replied
that young lady.
COR German?"
"That language neither"
elias he command of any other
tongue except English?"
mo, am positive that he has not"
answered Miss Huntington, authorita-
lively.
''Then he did not write this" said
Hendricks, in certain tone of satisfac-
ton peculiar to a man who has found
himself correct in conclusion derived
from slight evidence.
"Surely you must be mistaken" be-
gan the young lady, but the detective
leaned forward, pointing to line on
the paper.
"The person who wrote or dictated
this communication is accustomed to
speaking foreign languages. The let
ter, as a whole, is correct English, but
at one point the writer made slip.
See, he says: Il am here since three
days. Now that is one Of the idioms
which are discarded last by foreigners
in their efforts toacquire our language.
You know we say: Il have been here
etc."
"You certainly are most observant."
granted Miss Huntington, with an in
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credulous smile, "but happen to know
that Mr.. Caruthers often dictated his
correspondence to stenogra Pliers at
hotels during his travels, and on this
occasion he may have employed type
writer whose one weak point may be
the very idiom you mention"
II thought of that before I spoke"
said the detective. "But typewriters
in this country usually are English
speaking men and women. Moreover,
1 see by the inequality of the strokes
that this was done by hand new at
the business"
Miss Huntington's face fell, and then
a nervous, worried expression came
into it.
TELL me frankly" she said, "what all
this is about"
Hendricks drew himself up.
~ WONDER" he said, "if you would OBJ
ject to speaking to my friend and my
self alone. 1t is little matter that
perhaps Mrs. Winfret may not be ex-
actly interested in"
The hciress threw perplexed glance
at Mrs. Winfrct, and for moment
seemed not to be able to formulate
reply. Her aunt's intuition, however,
had been sharpened by the nervous
strain upon her.
Something has gone wrong with Mr..
Caruthers," she burst forth. You
think am too czcitable to hear it, butt
am not. What has happened?"
"You may speak before her." said
Miss Huntington, slowly paling. "In
great trials she is as strong as the
strongest"
eve have vital reasons for believing
Mr.. Caruthcrs has been foully dealt
WITH" said Hendricks. He studied their
set faces for an instant and then con-
cuded: "The truth is, he was murdered
in his apartment on the night he was
said to have left"
"Oh!" simultaneously burst from
both ladies, and then dead silence filled
the room. There was no sound without
except the dull rumble of passing
stage.
"Murdcred?" came from the lips Of
the young lady.
Hendricks nodded.
"But think we had better not go into
the details tonight. The papers will
be full of it in the morning"
''But you must-you must have come
to me for purpose" said Miss Hunt
ington, helplessly.
ut was because, If you will pardon
the allnsion. seem to see the shadow
of motive for the murder in the fact
that your uncle had stipulated in his
will that your inheritance from him de-
pended on"
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KILLS SELF AND BABES.
Insane Mother ut Clinton, H., Seeks
Death In Barrel
of Water.

Clinton, Ia., July 11.-Paul Dcngler.
wcll-known Chicago & Western bag.
gageman, returned homo and failed to
find his wife and two small children.
He finally found a note from his wife
in the sidebonrd stating she was los
ing her mind and was not fit to live,
and was going to die and take he two
children with her. An all night search
finally resulted in the discovery of the
three bodies in q liz rrel near the house
partly filled with water. The heads of
the victims were submerged, but the
feet protrudcd. Mrs. Denglcr was 80
years Of age and the children five years
and 10 months respectively.
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State of Minnesota County of llonnepIu-
Probate Court.
In the mnltcr of the estate OF John r.
i\cnniSOn. deceased.
I!ettnrs of a.inin lstrntion on tho estate OF
a"n rMonnsn , dStensed Int OF the county
granted TO Charles II. Howard.
tits ordered. TINT six months DO and tho
| same Is hereby allowed from and nitor the
claims or demands against tho snd deceased
are rcpuir /" file the same in tho Probats
Court Ofsuid county, for examination and III
iOwancu or be forever barred.
III, further ordered. thnt the first Monday
in February, isM' ut 10 O'Clock II M. nln ,gon-
the Court House in the city of Minneapolis.
in snid county be and The same is hereby ap-
p"intcL ns tbs time and place whom and where
the suid Probate Court Will examine and nd
Just said cnimS and demands.
And 1t Is fun, thcr ordered that notice of
persons interested In snld estate by forth
Will publishing this Ordor once in ench week
for three successive weeks In TIC Irish stun.
lnrd. II newspaper printed and published in,
dated nj Minneapolis. this i4th day Of
July. 1875. y
by the Court,
F.C. HARVEY.
Judge OF Probate.
CHARLES II. HOWARD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
PROBATE NOTICE
State of Minnesota. County of IIonnepin -
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of DomInck
Il. McDermott nrccnsed
On reading and Hing he iinal account OF tho
executor Oi the estate OF SAID dctcasrd and his
petition praying Tor the allowance of said
account nnd for II decree assigning the
residue OF said estate to the persons by law
entitled to the same:
It. is ordered. tho said petition be heard nj Il
general term Of snid Court. 10 he held ut tile
Court house. In the City of Minneapolis, in
said rounty,nn Tursdny, the 9Th dayoiSeptem-
bcr 1888. NJ lho'cloc; In the forenoon: and that
notice Of such hearing be given to all persons
once in each week tor three Successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the Irish
Stnndnrd.n newspaper printed and published
in said county
Dated ut minneapolis this 18th day OF
July 1868.
by tho Court. F.C. HARVEY
Judge of Probate.
.IOIE j. MCIIALE. Attorney for Executor,
:D-a Bank of Commerce building,
Minneapolis. Mimi.
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uncle of Miss Dunn, left for ;,a gnaW and
took her body to Dansvilc. n. y, nor
former home, for burial. Her father and
mother are dead, but she has two sisters
living in Dansville. The employees of l..
Fre;mnth's store, with whom she was
so long associated, have decided 10 erect
marble tablet over her grave.
The funeral of George Macy was
held Friday morning OF last week. 1t
was held at the Catholic church. the Rev.
Father George. OF DIi.:ti. saying mass.
The cortege that followed the remains
to Calvary cemetery was enc OF the
largest in the history of West Duluth, all