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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
WHITEcAPs SEND A
 THREATENING LETTER.
They Propose to Kill the Manager of the Coming Election If Certain
 Things Are Not Done.

Wharton, Tex, Oct 26.-Deputy Sheriff Frank B. Davis is in possession of whitecap letter addressed to Mack Webb, a business man at El Campo, this county. The letter is of a very threatening character and is headed thus, Headquarters for Hell and White caps" Among other things the letter threatens Mr Webb as manager of el- ection for his precint with death in case he does not appoint four Adoms men on the board or notify the presiding officers of election of the other precints to do likewise, and in case he fails to do SO, the town of Fl Campo is to be burned to ashes. Threats are also made against Scott Porter and Editor Mcknight of the El Campo Eagle is threatened with death if he continues to support the white mans union with his paper. The letter also contained language very abusive of the white mans union and boasted that 788 men were ready to car ry the threats into execution, The let ter closed with this portscript:
 "We will kill your man for sheriff !; you bet we will
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
Little Rock and Memphis Sold.

Little Rock, Oct. 26. The Little Rock and Memphis railway was sold here un. der a decree of the United States court for $435, 900. A committee of bondhold- CTS of which c. P. OlcoJt of New York, is chairman, were the purchasers. A certified check for $25, ,000 was deposited by the purchasers as evidence of good faith. The road will now fall into the hands of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway company and extends from Little Rock to Wistar Junction, l. T. The entire purchase price amounts to s, 950,8l3 without interest on the mortgaged indebtedness from the date of the decree of foreclosure. Nov. 2sth, 1894, but only $325, ,00o ill cash will be paid, the bonds being presented for the residue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
4 school for Poor Boys.

Denver, Ger. 26 Incorporation papers have been filed for the Bright Side Eiu- eational corporation, a charitable organ ization in connection with the Ameri- can Boys league, which proposes to es. tablisb town near Denver for the SUD- port and education of boys whose friendlessness or poverty precludes their education by other means. A tract of land has been secured 10 miles from this city and the Bright Side school for boys, which has been conducted here for the past five years, is to be estab- Eshed there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
Attention,, Veterans.

All members of J. Ed Murray Camp are requested to nest at the court house on Thursday morning, Oct 9, at 10 o'clock to procure badges and proceed to the Fair grounds, where Senator Berry will address the old soldiers. All membnrs of Paramore Post, G. A. R. are also respectfully asked ia join the procession at the Fair grounds. It is also understood that Hon. H. L. Remmel will make a speech on the occasion.
 Company B of the late First Ar kansas regiment U. s. Y. will also march in the procession,
 Geo. E. Valiant, Commander.
 Thos. Green, Adjutant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
 Little Rock Day.

Little Rock Day at the State Far surpassed the expectations of the most sanguine both in numbers and
 enthusiasm. It was a glorious suc- cess in every particular. The Lit tie Rockians were here in great numbers-at least 500- to celebrate the day set apart in their honor. It was a memorable event in the histo- " of the two cities. The cordial friendships existin 2 between the people of the two ne ighboring cities were strengthened and cemented by the occasion. Pine Blufians have always attended Litt,e Rocks fes- tivities and gala occasions, and our neighbors of the Capital City very courteously and gallantly made return of the honor. By this act the two cities have become closer bound in a union based on sentl- ments of mutual regard and friend ship. There has never been shat jealous rivalry between Pine Bluff and Little Rock so characteristic sf neighboring cities. While located
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27

at distance of only 42 miles from each other, each has a distinct ter ritory of it's own almost entirely de- void of commercial conflict or rival ". Pine Bluff reioices in the pros perity of her next door neighbor, and always patronizes her fetes and enterprises. The large turn out ot Little Rockians Wednesday signi- fies determination on their part to reeiprocate this feeling of good will.
 There is no reason why this feel ing of mutual regard should not be fostered and encouraged. Pine Bluff and Little Rock can best ad- vance their mutual and meterial in- terests by encouraging and support ing each others enterprises.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
Three Doctors In Consultation
From Benjamin Franklin.


 "When you are sick, hat you like best is to be chosen for | medi- cine in the first place; what exper- fence tells you is best, to be chosen in the second place; what reason ti. e., Theory) says is best is to be chosen in the last place. But if you can get Dr. Inclination, Dr. Experi- ence and Dr Reason to hold a con sultation together. they will give you the best advice that can be taken.
 When you have a bad cold Dr. Inclination would reecomend Cham berlain's Cough Remedy because it is pleasant to take. Dr. Experience would recommend it because itnever fails to effect a speedy and perman- ent cure. Dr. Reason would recom- mend it because it is prepared on scientific principles, and acts on na- ture's plan in relieving the lungs, opening the secretions and restoring the system to a natural and healthy condition. For sale by W. L. De- Woody &z Co.,, druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
HOME AGAIN
And The Soldier Boys are Right Glad of It

Many of the members of Company B, First Arkansas (mustered out Tuesday,, returned home yesterday and will resume their stations in civil life. The other members are expected today for the exhibition drill at the Fair grounds. The boys express themselves as glad ot being home again and say that they have had enough of army life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27

Mr, Langford was responded to by Gov. Dan W. Jones and Mayor Woodson. Each assured our people that Little Rock ana her citizens appreciated the kindly feeling exist ing between the sister cities, saying that they should always stand to gether to make Arkansas a great State.-Wednesday's Commercial.
 This will be interesting news to Fair visitors Wednesday. Certain it is that if Gov. Jones and Mayor Woodson were present, they were present in the spirit and rot in the flesh, and their spirit-voices were speeches.. Gov. Jones was detain- ed at Little Rock on account of official business and Mayor Wood son on account of the serious illness of his wife. But this serves to show the people how utterly unre- liable the big blankety Commercials reports are aud haze been of the Fair during it's progress. The only full and reliable Fair news, as other news, has and can be found in the columns of the Graphic from day to day, and "when you see it in the Graphic it's so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27

The Little Rockians may not en- tertain a very high opinions of our ability to move big crowds, but the next time they come to see us we will have street cars waiting for them. As it was Wednesday, no doubt the exercise will prove bene- fieial and healthful.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27

The Little Rockians say they sim ply annexed Pine Bluff as a suburb Wednesday. Then why not extend your electric street railroad to the suburbs?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
As TO CIRCULATION.

The Ga.IY GRAPHIC has nearly double the eirculation of any other IPtne Bluff daily newspaper. and the Daily andi semi-Weekly GRAPHIC have combined circulation larger than that of any othnr Pine Bluff daily or eekly newspaper Advertise accept- ed on this guarantee,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27

They came, we saw and they con quored.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
DIRECT pRIVRTH WIRE TO
COTTON WHRKHTs

New York, N. Y, October 28- Steady, spots dull and easy, mid ding , 7-l6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-27
PINE BLUFF ARK. OCT. 27, 1898

Entered at the Post-office at Pine Bluff. Ark. ..assecoId-elass mail matter
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16
AN ENLARGED INDUSTRY.

New Mexico has a new live stock INDUS.
try. the breeding OF goats. A man named
Onderdonk Is fencing In an Immense tract
near Lamy Junction and has bought sew
eral herds Of Mexican goats. The skins Of
goats are stated to he OF value In the
making OF fine shoes for Indies and chill
dren, and many are now imported IRON
Europe. He may also be able to supply
the secret societies with the live article
Pueblo Cnieftain.
The new industry is all right and within
a few years will prove one Of great value
to the Territory and to the country at
large. New Mexico has millions Of acres
OF land that can profltably be used for goat
pastures. Not only millions, but tens OF
millions Of goat skins are used annually by
the boot and shoe manufacturers OF the
United States. This vast amount OF ma
terial Is now being imported from southern
Europe, northern Africa and Asia Minor.
In a few years, however, this condition OF
things will be changed and many hundreds
OF thousands Of these goat skins VIII be
supplied from New Mexico at a profit to
the goat ~raisers, 10 the manufacturer and
to tho psople.-NeC Merican.
This is a Las Vegas enterprise, Mr..
Onderdonk being q resident of this city
Goat rearing Is almost as old as New
Mexico. Much of the wealth Of the
native people Of the Territory lies in
those humble but useful animals, the
common and angora species alike doing
we'll in this climate and upon the New
| Mexico ranges. The handling of goats
on an extensive scale, however, is an
industry yet ~undeveloped, and Mr.,
Onderdonk is to be congratulated OF
opening what cannot but be a mos
successful line of new industry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16
Comments of Contemporaries.

r. A. Kistler, whose name has been
intimately associated with newspaper.
ism in New Mexico for the past seven
teen years, during which time he has
been the editor of the DAILY OPTIC,
has retired. Russ, as he is familiarly
known. is n of the brightest members
of the newspaper fraternity in the
southwest, and his severence from it In
he Territory will be generally regret
ted. Wherever he may go and
whatever he may engage in, the
Reporter wishes him happiness and
prosperity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16
SlbUIErIES.
A. n. A, M,

third Thursday eveningsof each month IN
tina Masonic temple. Visiting brethrsn are
fraternally invited.
O. II. Sporleder, Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

I write this to let you know what I would
not do: l would not do without Chsmber-
lain's Pain Balm in my house, II it cost
5-OO per bottle. II does all you recon-
mend It to do ard more-j. r. WALLACE,
Waiiaceviile, Ga. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is the best household liniment In the
world and Invaluable for Rheumatism, lame
back, spraius and bruises. Be ready for
emergencies ~ buying E bottle nt Z. D.
Gpodall, Depot Drug store,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

The plants of the LAS VEGAS OPTIC
and Erdminer have consolidated under
the name Of THE OPTIC which will be
continued as a daily paper. Mr.. Kistler,
for many years editor Of THE OPTIC
retires and it is understood that DR..
Geo. T. Gould, the present postmaster
at that place succeeds him. J. A.
Car nth, the editor of the Examiner.
has lately been appointed postmaster at
Las Vegas and he also retires from the
newspaper 1eld.-7Soc0fro Chisftaiu.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Sunday school at 10 a. ~; Morning pray
er at Il a m Evening prayer at 8 pm.
A cordial invitation Ia extended to all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

The marriage of the two bright Las
Vegas papers, THE OPTIC and the
Examiner, is announced. If the snap
and the sparkle which has always
characterized the two publications
should be combined in the new OPTIo,
1t will surely shine as n of the bright
est jewels In New Mexico's royal news
paper diadem .-DeRgsr Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

ONE town, one paper, one postofice
people united for the prosperity Of Las
Vegas-this is our confession of faith,
and while we would not be burned for
it. like the martyrs of old, we hope to
live and work for It. This Is THE
OPTICS program
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

BY the consolidation of the newspa-
papers of Las Vegas it makes it
possible for that city to have a
newspaper which all New Mexico may
take a pride in. And that this
expectation will be realized the
reporter has no doubt. The men who
are at the head Of the enterprise is a
guarantee of this. The Las Vegas
DAILY OPTIO has long had the widest
influence of any newspaper in the
Territory and now with increased
financial backing it is confidently
believed that its usefulness will extend.
That it may have unbounded success is
the wish Of the R~eporter.-Ratoa Re
porter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-16

Las Vegas Royal Arcn Cnapter, No. 8.
Regular convocattong, frst Monday In eacl
month. Visiting COMPANIONS frafernally
invited. o. l.. GREGORY. e. H.. r
L. HI. HoENMYHTMR. Sec.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Louis Cyr, the Canadian strong man
who is one of the leading features of
the many attractions of the John Rob-
this season, was born in Upper Canada
thirty years ago, and from his
earliest childhood gave evidences of
the marvellous strength that was one
day to make him famous. Since his
powers have matured he has frequent
ly broken the records for heavy lifting
and history does not offer single
champion whose feats could in any
way compare with those performed by
the great Cyr
The Mena star., 1898-11-02
Be HIVE.
!. T. FRADY, Prop
Corncf u Queen and Honcrt.


The IS known clarevoint and test
mediue adam Della Hale. is coming
Wait er- If y1u are in trouble
over Il esS. love, marriage or death.
cousp er, and she will give you
Snovft that will put You straight
If you ANYTHING lost or stolen,
consu er. If you have mineral
prone ring piece and she will
deecei re property, tell its value
aad lo he mineral Cali on her;
she y nvince You Of the reliability
of her see. she will be here one
day On Monday November 7. at the
Hote c an rcial. Mena, Ark
The Mena star., 1898-11-02
WATER WORKS ASSURED.
THE CITY COUNCIL ACTS AND PRE-
LIMINARY STEPS TAKEN.
CITY TO BUILD AND OWN WORKS.
A Party From Fort Smith Visit Mena
to Consult With our People and
Recommend municipal Own
ership of Water Works.

Last Friday evening the city council
held a special meeting 10 consider
propositions looking to establishing a
system of water works and electric
| lights After due deliberation City
Attorney Whitley and A. w. St John
were appointed as a committee to draft
g petition and procure signatures, ask
ing the council to lay off an improve
ment district
Saturday evening the council held
another meeting and petition signed
by the requisite number of real prop
erty owners asking that an improve
ment district be formed, being presen-
ted and duly considered committee Of
citizens composed of I. NJ. Carder, G.
w. Petty and A. w. St John was APP
pointed to act in conjunction with
the mayor and council in laying off
said district.
General Townsite Agent S II. Can
tcrbury being present assured the
council of the hearty cooperation of
the townsite and railroad companies in
the work of securing water works.
Sunday morning party Of gentle
men from Fort Smith composed of
Mayor T. B. Garrett, Mr. Nathan and
r i. Gurley, mechanical engineer,
arrived to confer with our mayor. city
council and citizens regarding water
works and electric lights. These gem
tlemen all advised municipal owner
ship, presenting many reasons the
result Of personal experience. in favor
of that plan After a drive over the
city they expressed the belief that a
good system Of water works could be
constructed here at reasonable cost
Monday afternoon Mayor Whayne
and DIR. L. b Sutherland representing
the council. met with the citizen com
mittee and after considering the sui
iect from all points, decided to recon
mend an Improvement district for
water works consis ing of the original
townsite, Eureka. Halls first and sec
ond. Vineyard Martin Heights, Mosh-
er and College Hill additions and
HornbecS place, as asked in the peti
ton
AT the meeting of the city council
held last night the city attorney was
instructed to draft an ordinance to
establish an improvement district as
outlined above in due legal form and
have it ready for the adjourned meet
ing of the council to be held Wednes-
day night when it will undoubtedly be
adopted.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Mrs. T. O. Roberts, who, with her
two children. has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Frady, and family about
two weeks, started Monday for Mem
phis, Tenn, to join her husband, who
has accepted position there with the
Illinois Central railroad, going from
Cameron, Texas, there. Ter mother
and Mrs. Disbrow accompanied her as
far as Texarkana.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02
Officials Go South.

Last Friday night President A. e
Stlwell and a party Of the newly
elected officers, directors and stock
holders of the Pit'sburg & GULF passed
through Mena on their way t. Port
Arthur in a special train. The party
stopped here half an hour, and, chaper-
oned by Col. Joe Laudes they took in
the business portion Of the town by
moonlight. The party returned Sun.
day afternoon and made another stop.
long enough to take walk and view
the residence portion of town, or, rs
Mr.. Still well expressed it. ITO see
where the milonaires live.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

The Carthage (Mo.) Press reports
that Mrs. NJ. j. Budlong, who made
many friends in Mena during her stay
here, and who has been visiting at
Carthage since, started yesterday for
her home at San Diego, Cal.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

c. p. Sneed and wife returned yes
terday from an extended trip to Ken
lucky and Tennessee. They went to
see Mrs. Sneed's mother who was very
i'll and took occasion to visit at other
places on the trip after the recovery of
the old lady.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

party of gentlemen from Illinois
composed OF w. Callahan, NJ W., q. p.
and f. NJ. Stump. were here last week
and, in company with Mr.. Legate, took
hunt in the Territory. bagging all
the wild turkey they could use.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

f A. Lilly returned yesterday from
Wetherford, the new town on the
Choctaw & Gulf road in Oklahoma.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

j. +. Lardes made business trip to
Kansas City Sunday night, returning
this morning.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Constable S. Ii. Smith has appointed
Don Wells to serve under MN as
deputy constable.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Disbrow returned
last week from two weeks visit at
Hopewell, Mo.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Don rget the auction sale Satur
day cietaing 50 cents on the dollar.
Green & Lewis
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

BY reference to notice in another
place in this paper it will be seen
that Sheriff j L. Pipkin has sold his
interest in the drug business to w. ID.
Egolf. Mr. Egolf is well known here
as a bright. active business man, but
it is not generally known that he was
druggist prior to coming here. hav-
ing been in the business at Americas,
Kas., several years.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02
LOCAL NEWS NOTES. 3


Mr.. James is having his hotel, the
National, enclosed with fence.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

M. Il. Barham has caused his house
- he moved to the lot he recently pur-
chased in the Eureka addition.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Large quantities of corn is being
brought to MEM by the farmers lately.
1t IS selling at thirty cents bushel
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

This ri ture cut won't last always.
Better come quick Electric studio
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

WANTED = A girl to do general
house work in small family. Apply
at this office. aft
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

We see by the Carthage, Mo- Press
that Chas. A. McGee, formerly of this
place, has closed out his business
there and gone to Kansas City where
he will study the Spanish language a
few months prior to going to Mexico
TO snperlntend some mines.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

S f. Thomas. the stone CUTIE, re
turned from Fort Smith Saturday
where he had job on new church
being built there.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Down they go-cabinet photos at Sc
cents at Electric Studio.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

This picture cut won't last alw avs.
Better eslae quick Electric studio.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Trunks and valises at half value.
Green & Lewis.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Furnishing goods 50 cents on the
dollar Green a. Lewis.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

MIR. and Mrs. w. a. DlSoroW Ietu'u e"
last week from a two weeks visit at
Hopewell, Mo.
]. +. Landes made business trip to
Kansas City Sunday night returning
this morning.
Constable s. H. Smith has appointed
Don Wells to serve under HIM as
deputy constable.
NJ Il. Barham has caused his house
70 be moved to the lot he recently pur-
chased in the Eureka addition,
r A. Lilly returned yesterday from
Wetherford, the new town on the
choctaw & Gulf road in Oklahoma.
Large quantities of corn is being
brought to Mena by the farmers lately.
II is selling at thirty cents bushel
S. f. Thomas. the stone CUTIE, re.
turned from Fort Smith Saturday
where he had job on new church
beng built there.
The Hudgins Bros. have the frame
work of the third story OF their new
Touring mill up and portion of the
building enclosed.
Mrs. Dr. Sanders, accompanied by her
son. arrived from her home in Missouri
today for visit with her twin broth
er. C. c. Palmer. and family
Deer and wild turkeys are ripe and
being picked by our hunters, several
having been brought to market this
week. all bringing good prices
Moffatt & Sargent's first fall eNcur-
SION arrived in Mena this morning and
went on to Port Arthur There was
large party OF cxcursionists aboard
Mr.. and Mrs. V. f PaullS, the men
tai scientists on Port Arthur avenue,
are planning to build neat cottage
in front of their present home in the
near future.
The Ladies' Literary club Of Mena,
met with Mrs L H. Dunn at the Hotel
National yesterday. They will meet
with Mrs Cochran at the same place
next Tuesday.
w m the n6 OF the
new Bee Hive grocery to be found III
this issue of the Star. Mr.. Frady is
hustler and keeps the best there is
going in his line
The two months old child of Mr.
and Mrs J. II. Days, who recently
made them a home IN the st. John adj
dition, died last Thursday night and
was buried Saturday
Those visiting Mena will find the
Hotel National just the place to stop
at. The furnishings are all new and
the service first class. See the card in
another place in this paper.
]. s. Kelly and Mr.. Nelson wen. up
TO brownsville Sunday night where
they procured horses and returned on
hunting trip through the country,
arriving here yesterday.
The statement of the condition of
the Bank of Mena as made by Max
Burger, bank examiner appears in this
issue of the Star and shows that the
bank is in excellent condition being
properly conducted in all respects.
Rev. G. w Burks general missionary
for the Choctaw Indians, located at
Jansen, filed the pulpit at the Pres
byterian church here Sunday in the
absence of the Rev. Mr. Schermerhorn,
who is attending the Synod at Perry,
Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs z Fl. Cherry arrived
Saturday evening to look after their
interests at their fruit farm They
contemplate building a residence on
that portion of the farm adjoining
town with view of making their
home here.
We see by the Carthage, Mo-, Press
that Chas. A. McGee, formerly of this
1t
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. 2 Fl. Cherry arrived
Saturday evening to look after their
interests at their fruit farm. They
contemplate building residence on
that portion of the farm adjoining
town with view of making their
home here.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Hats so cents on the dollar Green
e. Lewis.
The Mena star., 1898-11-02

Second hand sewing machines at IS
Green & Lewis.