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The sun., 1898-06-10
TRADES DAY
EXCURSION
Visitors Accorded Every Cour-
tesy and Warmly Greeted by
Merchants and Citizens.
MOVEMENT WILL CONTINUE
They Visit Shellpot Park and
Other Points.
Wilmington Business Men and theB
Board of Trade Well Pleased
With the Success That
HasSo Far Greeted
Their Efforts.
MOVEMENT WILL CONTINUE

Interpretations weather of Yesterday
had the effect of attracting fully one
thousand peninsula visitors from down
the State and the eastern shore of Mary
land to Wilmington, it being the open
ing of the thild Trades Day excursion to
this city.
Judging from the small number of
persons that arrived in this city on the
early trains in the morning. it was at
first thought that the excursion would
prove fizzle, but such was not the case,
for the later trains were packed with
visitors and by O'Clock in the after
noon the principal thoroughfares and
stores of the city were thronged with
eager sightsaers and purchasers
The sun., 1898-06-10
Electricity Causes Fire.

Shortly after o'cock last evening ali
electric globe exploded in the large show
window of the dry goods establishment
OF Eugene Wyatt, at Second and Orange
streets, and set fire to tile articles in the
window.
An alarm was struck and the flames
were extin" uished by chemical engine.
The loss is about 500 and is covered by
insurance.
The sun., 1898-06-10
Meeting at Dover.
Special Cispatch to THE sun.

Sleclal Llspatcn 10 IHE DUN.
DOVER, June 9.-The Union and Regu-
lar Republican committees of Kent coun-
ty met here in joint session this after
noon and made list Of registration and
election officers. The meeting is said to
have been a harmonious one and both
Hugh G. Browne, State chairman of the
Regulars, and j.. Frank Alice, of the
Union forces, were present.
The sun., 1898-06-10
Spanish Ships Are 'SpOOks.
Special Dispatch to THE SUN.

Special Dispatch to The sun.
4 WAsHINGToN, June 9.-Secietary Alger
Icalled at the White House this morning
|as well az other army officers on this
and they gave as their opinion
gthat these Spanish warships were
F'spooks." They do not credit the re-
bort, and ask where the warships could
home from, as Cervera is bottled up in
Antiago, the Cadiz fleet is still at that
~, and Commodore Watson has de-
tCd that the blockade off Havana is
SlfpotIye and no vessels can escape
a. lhat harbor. Nevertheless, the
The sun., 1898-06-10

Colonel John p. Donahoe visited Camp
Tunnel Wednesday
The different Boys Brigades will act
as a guard Of honor each evening at the
festival fir the benefit of the Woman's
Auxiliary Of Delaware Volunteers. The
boys who sell the most tickets will be
given prizrs Of gold coins.
The sun., 1898-06-10

''The Farmers Bank at George
town is holding worthless paper,
upon which money was raised to
buy Democratic votes for the last
ten years. '.--Jerome B. Bell, in
the Sunday Star.
The sun., 1898-06-10
Store Robbie :.

Early yesterday morning the store OF
County Assessor James Early at Second
and 'ar,es streets was entered by thieves
and IS in money taken from the till. The
thieves effected an entrance by forcing
me Of the window shutters.
The sun., 1898-06-10

William Fl. Bowen, Of the Cheste'
. ews, was in this city yesterday.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
THE NINETEENTH OF AUGUST.
committees Appointed and Arrange ments Made for a Big
 Celebration.

/ At the public meeting held Tn Jans. Esen park Friday night it was decided after due deliberation, .o celebrate the second anniversary of Menas birth in an appropriate and attractive manner.
 Mayor Whayne presided, and on mo- tion a committee of five, with F. c. Savage, as chairman, and Judge Car der, Drs. Dagg and Sutherland and A. w. St. John, was appointed as the committee of arrangements.
 This committee held a meeting Mon day night and appointed the following named sub-committees:
 Finance-J, S. Kelly, Jeff Upshaw and J. c. Jackson.
 Transportation--J. P. Landes, John Hamilton and D. J. Cavitt
 Horticulture and Agriculture-E $. Foster, T E. Beck, Mesdames Thayer, Frady and Cherry and A. W. St. John.
 Speakers-F. W. Jaques, Dr. L. B. Sutherland and F. C. Savage.
 huSiS-o. i@- iphih duu MiSS oprluB.
 Bands-J. P. Landes, c. R. Craig and D. J. Cavitt.
 Fire Parade-Henry Talbert and Bert Hiltebrand.
 Captain of Cavalry Company-L D. Jones.
 Hong Kong Parade-R. l.. Barton.
 Bicycle Parade-E. F. Smith.
 Reception-Captain Todd, Walter Hoag, John Paul, Ed Humphrey, Jack Worrell. A. Dowd, Dr. A. J. Gibbs and Col. Henry Glitsch.
 Barbecue-R. B. Board, Charles Nuckles, Joe Frady, ] k. Johnson and Mac Humphrey.
 Veterans-Jack Davls, T. Nj. Carder and T. C. Barney,
 Grounds, Speakers Stand, Etc. M. Whayne, c. c. Palmer and Chas. Sharp.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
An Exploded Theory.

The notion that long continued en- joyment of the blessings of peace un- fits nation for war has been thor oughly exploded by the unmistakable warlike qualities exhibited by our troops, regulars as well as volunteers, in the shock of battle before Santiago Few of our officers had ever seen a whole army corps assem bled in one place, and the vast majority of our men were not born when our last war was ended. But nobody, after having witnessed the high courage and the power of endurance shown by our army, would dare assert that thirty three years of peace had impaired the mettle of our race in the slightest degree.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
On College Hill.

College hill and the approaches pre- sented lively appearance the first of this week Ten or twelve teams and fifty or sixty men were at work, bustly cleaning the ground, exeavating for basement and foundation. laying the foundation. hauling stone and digging the well.
 At the foot of the hill and along Port Arthur avenue another large force of men aud teams were at work laying sidewalks, putting in q bridge over the little run and gissding the streetand hill so fas to make good drive way,
 At the duarries another lot Of men are taking out stone and severa. teams hauling, all showing life and activity.
 The building of the college is fur nishing labor for a large hunter of men and teams, all helping to increase the prosperity of Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
MANY OTHER ENTERPRISES.
lie Switch Being Duiir and Several Manufacturing Enterprises
 Being Started.

Following closely after the removal of the county seat, the building of the college and other enterprises previous ly named. it is now noted with pleas ure that large force of men and teams are at work grading for the rail- way switch from the track north of the. freight depot through the manufactur- ing district, east of Herman street to Port Arthur avenue.
 This runs by .the Mena Lumber Go. $ and Morris X Breen's large mills, also the Poteau Lumber Co $ yards and by the block upon which Leidigh < Ha- Tens are erecting their extensive mills.
 To secure the benefit of this connee- tion the Hudgins Bros nave just pur-. chased half of block 57 upon which to erect their new houring mi and Messrs. Hill & Golf, recently from Mis- souri. are now erecting a 3uiding in which they vii op' rate ! turning lathe, cardin mac inc and set of corn burs.
 Other enterprises will soon follow. causing that portion of our rlt. to be- come a manufacturing district
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
The Stars Scholarship Contest.

A one hundred do.ar scholar ship n the Mena College and Con serva'rry of Music which promises to be onr oi the best eduvaiiouAl institu- tons 4a Arka,sas ine winner of this valu4n prize Ill hr the girl re- ceiving ar r~t uninnpr of votes as clipped from ii,> ri tue Star prior to September Is, 1898.
 All candidates must be between the ages of 10 and 20 years and must live in Polk county.
 Every vote to be legal must be clip
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by iaii S Gatarrh Cure.
 F J. CHENEY &5 Co. Props, Toledo o.
 We the undersigned, having known F. Cheney for the last 5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out obligations made by their firm. WEST X TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo. Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug gists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
The following is list of the recruits:
Programme.

Following IS the programme for the teachers association to be held at Jansseu July 23:
 What are the objects of study?-Ed- win Rabun.
 What are the objects of education?- H. B. Frisby.
 What are the objects of recltations, and how should they be conducted?- R. J. Nelson.
 How should pupils be dealt with at the beginning of their school experi- ence?-Mr. Holoman.
 Noon.
 What are the purposes of Examina- tions?-E. L. Compere.
 What are some of the evils of Polk county schools? w. l.. Nichols.
 Benefits of graded schools w NJ Pipkin.
 The purpose of these meetings is to bring patrons, teachers and directors together and to thoroughly acquaint each with his work Tn educating the children of Polk county.
 A chairman and secretary will be chosen and record kept of the teach CTS present and the work accomplished. A number of teachers will be present whose names do not appear on the programme. They of course are ex- pected to take part in the discussion of topics. A great deal of good may be accomplished within the next few months, if teachers will attend and urge patrons and directors to do the same.
 A volunteer committee will arrange for entertainment of those who come from distance.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

ped from the Star with your favori e name plainly written on the blank line. Bring or send your votes to the Star office where they can be deposit- ed in box for that purpose.
 A committee, we'll known to all. will b. appointed whose duty it shall be to open the box each week just pri- or tn the tinn af publication and count the vn'... The result will be puolishrd each week. The contest will clo-e at noon Thursday, Sept. Is. 1898, when the final count will be made.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
The United Moderns.

The first meeting of the above named order was held at the Masonic hall Friday night, and the following officers were elected;
 Chancelor-Chas. F. Knight.
 Past celor-Rev. c. J. Green. Orator Mrs. N. M Boyd.
 Recorder--Mrs Emma Preston.
 Guide-P. R. Cook.
 Warden-Miss Ida Mcdonald.
 The charter list comprises over thirty mem bers. The lodge starts out with exceedingly good prospects.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
Beginning Work.

J. W. McCrary began Tuesday the work of moving the frame store build ings of E. F. Smith and + c. Savage off their present location to make room for the big two-story brick those gentlemen are going to build. Mi. Smiths building will be moved to the rear of MT. Savages lot fronting on Janssen avenue, where he will do busi- ness until the new building is finished.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
Unique Hawaiian Law.

In Hawaii they have one very unique custom in regard to debt. Any stran- ger can get credit almost from the time he sets foot on the islands, but so long as he owes a dollar he is not permitted to leave the country. A man who gets hopelessly involved in debt down there had as we'll make up his mind to be- come a citizen for the rest of his life he can only escape by liquidating. This law has always been strictly en- forced. but after the annexation to the United States the islands will probably get new system of laws that will re- peal the existing statute.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
ANOTHER SQUAD OF RECRUITS.
'iena Sends Out Twenty-Six More
 Soldier Boys.

Mena has not only displayed her pa- 'riotlsm but her importance by the part She has taken in furaishinc sol. uierS Tor the present thrashing Uncle sam IS giving Spain. Although littl4 iate Tn giving her chance, the recru;t. Ing officers have called twice and each tlme went away with more than they had intended taking.
 Sergeant J. L. Davis, who opened his once here last Wednesday. left Sunday morning with twentysix boys, which. added to the number taken out bv Lieutenant Henderson and Carl Glitsch. makes total of seventy-two.
 It being Sunday morning when the ooys left they were not given quite such an enthusiastic send off as was given the first squad, but mid music rom the band and patriotic speeches rom several prominent citizens they left for Chickamauga on the Sunday morning train with the best wishes rom all the liberty-loving, patriotic citizens of Mena ard the surrounding country.
 The fo1louino ic n l,e+ 1f 4.,o .........
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Dc you feel dull and bilious, heavy tired feeling, bad taste in the mouth and an aversion to food? These are symptoms of torpid liver and need nrompt attention to prevent the devel- opment of serious kidney disease pricklv Ash Bitters will set things right It drives out ali foul matter and impurities in the bowels, stimu- la1es the liver and digestion, cleanses the system of bilious influences, and imparts a general feeling of health and cheerfulness. Sold by F. c. Saw aoe and Jackson Drug Co. 2s-2
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The Lloyd hardware store, on De Oueen street. has secured the services of Mr ". A. Blackburn of lexarkana,
 who is timer and hardware man or many years experience. Those of our readers wanting anything in these lines can rest assured that they will be promptly and properly served, atd their work we'll executed under the skillfui workmanship of Mir. Blackburn.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
A Bargain.

A beautiful 10-acre tract of land, with a Broom house and an excellent spring of water, located within one mile of depot Can be bought for $500. Apply at the Star office. L29-4t
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
,0R pREsENTATIYE.

or the oce of G w Petty ss sspsolk county, on the Republican ticketl
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
A Warning.

The register of lands a Camden has caused the following to be published:
 Persons who are living on govern m4nt lands, without haviiig lomestead- es the same, are liable to get into trouble. as the special agent of the government will invcstlgate such cases wiih iie view of protecting the gov~ ernirenf's interests and bringing to n1- eonnl all trespassers on her rig gbfss. There fore. to save costs and t.onole, sncn persons viii do well to taks.out houestcad papers without delay
 Tie Star has all necessary blanks, ! will send applications and give. legal publication to all such notices. for g.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
For Sale.

I have one 16-horss power to:er and engine to sell or exchange for lumber. 2s-4tl THAD NJ. CARDER.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wimberly are in from Cherry Hill, visiting their son, I. M Wimberly.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

ue are authorized to announce w. R. Block as a candidate for County Clerk and ex- sSr ss9;cio Recorder of Polk county on the Repub- lcsn ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

The Chief Burrese. of Niles burg. Pa. says DeWitt's Little Early Riserss are the best piis he ever used in his family during forty years of house keeping. They cure constipation. sick headache and stomach and liver troubles. Small in size but great in results Piplsin & Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20
FOR SHERIFF.

anddse So o he es hst 6t Frank sS " nf Polk county on the republican ticketN
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Remember the firemen's social at the mark tonight.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Mrs Mark Whayne, Miss Clara and Myrtle Whayne returned Thursday from months visit at Bentonvllle.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Mrs. A. W. St John returned Sunday from months visit with friends at Carthage, Mo
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

ro ITO authorized to announce w R. Block som as candidate for County Clerk and ex- sesn ssa,o Recorder of Polk county on the Repub- licsn ticket
 Remember the firemen's social at the park tonight
 Mrs. A. W. St John returned Sunday from a months visit with friends at Carthage, Mo.
 Mr and Mrs Marion Wimberly are in from Cherry Hill, visiting their son, I. M. Wimberly.
 Mrs. Mark Whayne, Miss Clara and Myrtle Whayne returned Thursday from months visit at Bentonvllle
 Every person who appreciates the work of our fremen will come out to. night and help make their social and entertainment $ success.
 Mrs w. J. Cayce and daughter, Mrs. White, mother and sister of Nj. c. Cayce, arrived last week from Eufala, l. T.. to make this their home
 Chas Craig, general townsite agent, arrived from the south Monda, and remained ID Mena one day, looking af- ter the company's interests here. 
 Miss Besse Humphrey, accompanied by her little niece and nephew arrived from Pittsburg, Kas., yesterday, for visit with her parents and family here.
 Horace B. Martin. at one time citi- zen of Carthage, Mo, now located at Dallas, Texas. was in Mena last week in the line of his business, travelling for law book firm.
 Mena has been selected as the place for the county Sunday school conven- tion on August l2. It is expected that a very large number of people will be here on that occasion.
 Rev E. A. Powell, of Kansas City, arrived here early this week. He ex- pressed himself well pleased with the spirit of progress manifested here and the substantial improvements made
 Mrs r. H. Cherry was called to her home at Webster Grove, Mo-. last Thursday by a message, announcing | the burning of their residence there She expects to return in few weeks
 Judge w. M Matheny has plans drawn and arrangements completed for the erection of a six room cottage at the corner of Jansen avenue and Armour streets q. w. Pultz has the contract,
 Mrs. L. r. Curtis went to the country Saturday Tn the interest of the college and was the guest of Mir. and Mrs Evans and Miss Nellie Moore and brother, near Acorn, returning Mon day morning.
 Mir and Mrs. J S. Broghton left Sat urday evening for Kansas City, Mir. Broughton having finished work on M. Mena for the M., K. < T. Trust Co., They may decide to return and make their home in Mena
 John Mutt resigned his position with W. k. Blocksom and left Thursday for Carthage, Mo, to accept a position with Chas. A. McGee, who has opened a furniture store there. John is jolly, good fellow, and will be missed by his many friends here.
 The Star neglected to mention, in reporting the election of teachers last week, that Prof " NJ. Pipkin was re- elected to the~postion of principal but declined to accept. He was then elect ed first assistant. but has not decided whether to accept that position or not
 Robert Allen, who has been in bns'- ness at Janssen since the town started, has moved to this city and purchased the general merchandise stock of J. U. hudgins--. MT. Allen is shrewd busi- ness man, and will doubtless conduct successful business, having many
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Every person who appreciates the work of our firemen will come out to- night and help make their social and entertainment $ success.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Mrs. w. J. Cayce and daughter, Mrs. White, mother and sister of Nj. c. Cayce, arrived last week from Eufala I. T., to make this their home.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

A. c. North an wife are demons rat Ing the fact that we can grow good vegetables here, and that they know how to grow them. A white cucumber i4 inches long, l2 inches in circumter- ence and weighing six pounds, together With large onions, tomatoes, etc, are among their garden productions.
The Mena star., 1898-07-20

Chas Craig, general townsite agent, arrived from the south Monday and remained in Mena one day, looking af- ter the company's interests here.
Evening star., 1898-03-04
THE r. R. GRADE CROSSINGS
Commissioner Black Discusses Agreement
Reached With B. and O.
The Plnn to BE Embodied in q Bill
at Next Session OF Con.
gress.

Speaking of the agreement reached be-
tween the District Commissioners and the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in
the matter Of grade crossings, as exclus-
lively announced in yesterdays Star, Com
missioner Black said today he had been
informed that within one year after the
company is authorized by Congress to
make the proposed changes they will have
been completed. The company. it is ex-
planned. will submit bill to Congress in
the early days Of its next session au-
thorizing 1t to proceed with the proposed
improvements. and, as no opposition is, of
course, expected to the passage of the act,
1t Is not unlikely that SO far as the Balti-
more and Ohio company is concerned
grade crossings in Washington will be
matters of the past year from next jan
uary.
The accompanying map shows the exist
ing tracks as well as the proposed new
ones and, as stated yesterday, it will be
observed that the tracks Of the Washing
ton branch Of the road the one running
to Baltimore. will be abandoned as they
now exist south of Montello station. From
that point they will proceed in a SOUTH
westerly direction through the old Ivy CITY
race track grounds, parallel with New York
avenue as extended, to point in the VI
cinity or New York avenue between Sd
and 4th streets east. Here it will be seen.
the tracks Of the Washington branch are
merged into those of the METROPOLITAN
branch, and then continue to the ter
minal of the road in the city down Della
ware avenue on a solid viaduct
Evening star., 1898-03-04

+ AS was explained yesterday, all tracks
within the city limits will be elevated. the
streets passing under masonry arches or
steel spans 1t will also be observed from
an inspection of the map herewith produce
ed that. while the passage of trains from
one branch of the road to another will be
provided for by the use Of a ~" the ~
will be located outside the city limits, the
one now In the city being done away with
or course, the existing tracks in the city
on both branches of the road will be re-
moved as soon as the new system IS COM
pleted, the proposed tracks being set forth
on the map by the heavy lines. 'stE
Mr. George e. Hamilton, the attorney of
the Baltimore and Ohio road, stated to a
Star reporter today that he trusted the
agreement reached between the company
and the Commissioners will be satisfactory
to the people of the District. He said no
time will be lost In going ahead with the
preliminary work on the plans so that the
DliI can be introduced early next Decem-
Der. Just where the depot in the city. II
1t Is decided to remove it, will be located
Mr.. Hamilton said he does not know. as
nothing as to that has been. definitely de-
cided upon. Nor could he say. for the
same reason. anything as to the location of
the freight yards Of the road, whether
they will remain IN the city or be placed
outside. ,t--.,
Both Roads iHandicapped.
In this connection 1T Is said that both the
baltimore and Ohio and the Baltimore and
Potomac roads are notaa little handicapped
by sthe present situation of their Wash
ington terminals. so far as the handling
OF freight is concerned. Both roads 1t is
stated, badly need greater and quicker IA.
cilities for handling freight here, and that
necessity. 1t is explained. Is one of the
incentives moving them to do away win
grade crossings. As with those abolished
their freight can be moved not only easier.
but also much quicker At present. 1t is
Claimed, neither rbad ts able to handle all
the freight offered, ahd that Is given as
one reason why fteiyht charges are what
they are today. N4h the improvements
contemplated by both roads, all this
1t Is expected. be abolished so that not
limits. but there Will also be reduced
freight rates. = r.