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The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Horticultural Society Meeting.

All persons interested in building up the fruit growing interests of our coun- ty are asked to meet at the circuit court room in Mena on Saturday Jan- uary 2. 1899 at 1:30 p. m. for the eiec- tion of officers for the year 1899. Let every member be committe on invita- tion and talk it up and attend.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
The Dutch Supper A Success.

The Mena Woman's Literary Club has reason to be proud of it's first pub lie entertainment given for the purpose of establishing public library here They were greeted by large number of our best people, who showed by their liberal patronage their apprecia- ton of the work the ladies had under taken and all united in praise of the supper and literary entertainment following. At the conclusion of the program, Mir. Gather kindly an- nounced that if the young folks wished to dance a while they could have the use of the hall. The offer was quickly taken and for an hour very jolly time was enjoyed by all who remained. The ladies cleared about $25.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Aged Twin Sisters.

Yesterday Mesdames Jane Pyland and Sarah Mount, twin sisters cele- brated the seventy fourth anniversary of their birth, and came to town with F. A. Waters, son-in-law of Mrs. Mount and had their pictures taken. They were born in South Carolina and came to Arkansas in 1870, where they have lived since. Mrs Pyland makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ange- lima T. White, at Ransom, and Mrs Mount with her daughter, Mrs F. A Waters, near this city. Mrs. Pyland has had eight children. six of them living, and Mrs Mount has had six, with three now living. The old ladies appear very bright, cheerful and in good health.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
To Wed.

Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Octa Frady and Leon- ard Embry tonight at s:30 at the home of the brides mother on De Queen street. The Star wishes the young couple much joy and long life of happiness.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
MISSOURI LUMBERMEN RETURN.
Compliments the Pittsburg & Gulf
 Railroad and Mena.

In reporting the return of the lum- bermens' excursion which made a tour over the Port Arthur Route, the Joplin Herald has the following in praise of the Kansas City, Pittsburg X Gulf rail- road and Mena:
 As one of the members expressed it, q he New York Central could not have handled an excursion in better shape nor have made more elegant 1rrange- ments for the pleasure and comfort of its guests"
 At Mena the party were royalty en- tertained. A. W. St. John, formerly of the Carthage Press, knew the kind of people the party was composed of as soon as the excursion came in and he got sight of half score of familiar faces. The town rose to the occasion, and after visit of inspection to the mills, including those of the Mena Lumber Co.. Morrison X Breen's. Leidigh & Ravens, and Pryors, the party were taken to the National and Capital ho- tells for supper At Mena the sports men of the party were amazed at the number of bears hanging out in front of the butcher shops, but no one got enthusiastic about hunting down there. A cake walk at the opera house was given in honor of the visitors, and John H. Hamilton, president of the Commercial club, delivered an address of welcome in behalf of the visitors.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
For Sale.

A cheap place of 160 acres, three miles from station, two houses on it., five acres cleared. For further infor- mation write to A. Brown. box 394, Mena. Polk county, Arkansas. 1t
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. Q. on each tablet. xvi1s
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

The Bee Hive grocery store has fine lot of candies, nuts, fruits and toys for the holidays, all picely displayed and very tempting,
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Aristocracy of DoIldom.

My doll can shut her eyes and go to sleep just lovely"
 "Huhl My doll never goes to sleep at all; she's got insomnier. "--Chlcago Rocord
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Wood Choppers Wanted.

At Howard, 19 miles north of Mena on Pittsburg & Gulf. Winters work. Apply to Jas. B, Pettitt at Howard.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Northern potatoes. cabbage and onions at wholesale at E. Willman's commission house. ao-'l
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

If troubled with dizziness, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, bloated feeling after eating. constipa- tion or sick eadache. use Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. 12-1-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Hunts Lightning Oil

Cures catarrh. Neuralgia, sprains, cramp collc, diarrhoea, cuts, headache, rheumatism. Good for man and beast.
 Failing money refunded. Jackson Drug Co. 12-1-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
Fire at Granuis.

Our little town was awakened from it's slumbers about 2:30 Wednesday morning by two explosions which proved to be powder and coal oil Tn the store of Mir. Noble, one of our most prominent merchants. It was not dis discovered until after the first explo- sion occurred and it was then too late to save anything. MT. Noble did a general merchandise business and had stock of goods valued at about $2000. No insurance. The cause of fire nn- known, but it is generally believed that the store was robbed and then set on fire *x*
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be ds' pended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by F, c. Savage. 12-1-lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

1t is too much to have to scratch for living and for relief also. Hunts Cure win not help you in the former case, but will sure cure the itch, letter or ringworm, or it costs you nothing.
 Price 50 cents Jackson Drug Go. Inn
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

The holidays are with us and the Racket Store has goods galore for all who call.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine searches out all impurities in the sys- tenn, and expels them harmlessly by the natural channels. 121lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Pains in the head, neck, shoulders, back, front. sides. hips and limbs are readily cured by Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. 12 1 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Dr. Sawyer's Ukatine never has, and we do not see how 1t can, fail to cure kidney disorders. It gives nature the aid needed, and nature thus aided, never fails. Jackson Drug Co. 12-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

If you feel dull, languid. broken down, debilitated, have weak stomach or indigestion, use Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. 12 Inn
The Mena star., 1898-12-21
% LOCAL NEWS NOTES. s

". I. Boyer IS havfng new front .a;,t to his furniture store.
 " A. Disbrow is confined to his .ome on account of sickness.
 ". Knight has been confined to h;s home recently by illness.
 Deputy Sheriff B F. Gipson of Hat aeld. was in the city Saturday.
 John Mutt arrived from Kansas City saturday to visit a few days in the city.
 Misses Anna and Myrtle Hudgins left yesterday for visit with relatives in Georgia.
 Mir. George Webster, one of the sub s,aunal farmers of Potter, was in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. V. E. Paulk expects to start for Texarkana next Monday to be absent one week.
 Curtis Wright and son, N F. Wright, arrived in the city to-day from Car thage, Mo, on short business trip
 Mrs. E. P. Smith and children ex- meet to leave immediately after Christ mas to visit her mother at Fordyce, Ark.
 County Judge Mathesy, who has not been we'll for couple of days, ad- ;carned court yesterday morning until tomorrow.
 Mrs. Chas. Pugh, now residing at Joplin, Mo, is expected here to visit with her mother, Mrs. McMahan. dur ing the holidays
 Miss Nedry and Miss Feazel, teach CTS in the Mena public schools, each expect to go to their homes at Ft Smith and Nashville, for the holidays Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Lillian Rarham and Oscar Will cox at the Methodist church, south, Wednesday evening. December 2s, at $ o'clock. D. O. Duffen and family returned to Mena the first of the week, after spending several months in the south ern part of the county, where MT. Duff fen was employed in sawmill,
 Mir. A. F. Rust and family moved from the Byers house on Port Arthur avenue to the new Stilwell house on Armour street last week. Mrs. Rust is improving slowly from her long sick ness.
 r. J. Smith, vice president of the American National bank of Fort Smith, was in Mena yesterday on business, This was his first visit here and he ex- pressed himself as pleased and sur prised at the growth made by this city since it was started.
 Andrew Johnson, of the firm of Me Phetrige & Johnson, has rented the McGovern property and moved to it Monday. Mir. McGovern has given up histhome and rented house on Her mann street with the object of being nearer his business
 w J. Lloyd of Eureka Springs. was here yesterday. stopping off one day, on his way to Eastern Texas to visit his mother and brothers who reside there Mir. Lloyd expects to stop on hls return trip and stay here several days looking after his hardware busi- ness.
 J. c. Jones of Star Of the West. Pike county, accompanied by his friend, A. NJ. Blevins. of Big Fork. this county, was in Mena Saturday. and while here purchased nice lot of A. w. St. John in his addition. Mr. Jones expects to improve and build on this lot and make Mena his home. Fred Lemp of the Lemp Brewing Co. of St. Louis, was here last week to ar range with N. NJ. Roach to wholesale their products the coming year and to make f,rtbar arranpamentS in re-
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar does not disagree with the stomach, but is the safest and most effective of any medicine known. Jackson Drug Co. Is.Im
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

young jersey COW for sale; good mixer thoroughly broke and perfect " gentle. Apply to A. W. St. John.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Andrew Johnson, of the firm of Me Phetrige & Johnson, has rented the McGovern property and moved to it Monday. Mir. McGovern has given up histhome and rented house on Her mann street with the object of being nearer his business.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

F. J. Smith. vice president of the American National bank of Fort Smith, was in Mena yesterday on business, This was his first visit here and he ex- pressed himself as pleased and sur prised at the growth made by this city since it was started.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Mir. A. F. Rust and family moved from the Byers house on Port Arthur avenue to the new Stilwell house on Armour street last week. Mrs Rust is improving slowly from her long sick ness
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Fred Lemp of the Lemp Brewing Co. of St. Louis, was here last week to ar range with N. NJ. Roach to wholesale their products the coming year and to make further arrangements in re- gard to building the ice factory this coming spring. MT. Lemp is well pleased with our city, and expects to make other investments here in the spring
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

D. o. Duffen and family returned to Mena the first of the week. after spending several months in the south ern part of the county. where Mir Dnf- fen was employed in sawmill,
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

w. J. Lloyd of Eureka Springs was here yesterday. stopping off one day, on his way to Eastern Texas to visit his mother and brothe-s who reside there Mir Lloyd expects to stop on hls return trip and stay here several days looking after his hardware busi- ness.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

J. c. Jones of Star Of the West. Pike county, accompanied by his friend, A.. Nj. Blevins. of Big Fork. this county, was in Mena Saturday, and while here purchased a nice lot of A. w. St. John in his addition. Mir. Jones expects to improve and build on this lot and make Mena his home.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Miss Nedry and Miss Feazel, teach CTS in the Mena public schools. each expect to go to their homes at Ft Smith and Nashville, for the holidays.
The Mena star., 1898-12-21

Mrs. Chas. Pugh, now residing at Joplin, Mo, is expected here to visit with her mother, Mrs. McMahan. dur ing the holidays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12
ZOLA'S TRIAL.
French Colonel Gives Testimony Of
Great Value TO the Author.

French Colonel Gives Testimony Of
Great Value TO the Author.
Paris. Feb. 12.-Colonel Picquart's evil
dence in the Zola trial is Of the highest
Importance. and thus far is the great
event of the trial. He gave il with pas
sionless, pitiless completeness, covering
the whole ground, from the moment he
was authorized 10 investigate the rising
suspicion against Count Esterhazy un-
I'll he found himself a prisoner at Mount
Valerion. The impression it left was
that everything had been done by Gen
eral Pellieux and Major Ravary to shell
ter Esterhazy from the consequences of
glaring breaches of discipline and honor,
while Colonel Picquart was disowned,
packed off to Tunis and eventually ar
rested.
Colonel Picquart said that he COM
municated his suspicious of the guilt of
Major Esterhazy to his chiefs, who never
said they had additional evidence of the
guilt OF Dreyfus beyond what he HIM
self knew. The witness concluded with
stating that the intrigues OF the officials
of which he had been the victim had been
aimed to prevent him from demonstrate
ing the guilt of Esterhazy.
Mr.. Lahore questioned Colonel Pic
quart regarding the secret document,
and the witness said: Il knew of the
existence of the secret document, but 1
only saw it when General Pellieux
Showed il TO me-"
Colonel Picquart was the best witness
Tor Mr.. Zola yet heard. He made an ex-
cellent impression upon all present in
court. His evidence was very damag-
Ing to his superior officers and favorable
TO Dreyfus. and 1t also showed him TO
have been the victim of persecution since
he began his endeavor to probe the truth.
General Pellieux was recalled and de-
nounced Colonel Picquart for searching
Major Esterhazys rooms. whereupon
Mr.. Laborie quickly retorted: But you
yourself had Colonel Picquart's rooms
searched"
This sally was greeted with loud ap-
plause, and when quiet was restored n
heated alteration occurred between Mr..
Lahore and General Pelieux. the latter
affirming that Mathew Dreyfus had not
submitted fresh proof of the guilt of
Major Esterhazy,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12
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Kelth's Opera House.

Robert Mantell AMI Q large company
Of romantic players will be at Keitn's
Opera House next week. presenting q
new historical comedy written by w. A.
Tremnyne and entitled. "A Secret War
rant" Mantsll Is . very popular star and
always warmly welcomed in this city.
He gives class Of PLAYS far above the
modern mslodrsma and appears to the
lovers of high clrss romance. He IL an
excellent swordsman and typical /cheva-
lier. Moreover his company knows how
to wear court wig square cut coats and
empire goNna In stage taste and pro-
duction he has followed the lines OF Wal
lack and Fschtsr and given new versions
of old MASTERPIECES Of legitimate comedy
and romantic drama. Inc play to be
presented here will be of considerable in
terest To the lovers of history.
France under the Bourbons was victim
ized by many corrupt practices; one of the
most dreaded instruments was the Letter
de Cschet, which might easily be obtainsd
by a court fnvorite. In many casAs tho
Secret Warrant would be issued i'm lila ak I,
courtesan In favor with the King might
fill In name. and secure the arrest of q
most worthy person, who would be forth
with incarcerated i'm the Bastile, ard In
many cases never again heard OF. From
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12
THE MISSING JOHNSON.

Boston. Feb. 12.-The opinion has be-
come general that the four-masted Will
lam Johnson, Captain Lee. from Phila-
delphia for Portland foundered off
Thatcher's island during the blizzard
Feb. 1. Captain Evans OF the tug Kate
Jones states that Jan. q he sighted the
William Johnson off Minots light, labor
ing heavily and with the seas making a
complete breach over her. BY arrange
ment with the captain he towed the
schooner into Nantasket roads, where il
was learned that she was leaking badly.
captain Evans offered TO tow the vessel
TO Portland. but the captain declined
stating that he thought he could reach
there with perfect safety
He sailed from Naptasket Jan. 30.
and Captain Evan<pNho was cruising
outside, saw him off Eastern point that
afternoon. The wind was dead ahead.
and the vessel was making little prog
ress. This is the last heard Of the craft,
end IL is believed that I'm the storm
which broke on Monday the vessel filed
from the leak in her sternpost and foun-
dered with all on board. She carried 10
men in the crew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12
"YE CREATE CONCERTO"
An Excellent Pr, gram Given In Rich
mOni Street Church..

"Ye create concerto of musick'' at the Rich
mond Street Congregational Church last even
ing was attended by n large audience. On the
platform and in the chorus were msny men
and women dressed in the old colonial cos
tunes AT the close Of the concert refresh
ments were served in the vestry. The program
which was very interesting was as follows
"star Spanged Banner, "by Ye Richmond Or
chastra: "Strike Ye Cymblcs, by Ye Chorus o !;
solo by Ye Treble, Mrs. Wesley worldie songe,
within a Mile OF Edinboro Towne,"' Ye
Create Quartette; reading, GARNER Lazicr's
Courtship," Mrs. HouIh; wordlie songes,
Sweet Alice, Ben Bolt" (bl "Comin' Through
the Rye" Miss Hicks; Jerusalem, Ny Glori-
ous Home" by All Ye Goodlie Singers; duette,
''Nyghte Shades are Fading" Mrs. Wesley and
Miss Hicks. cousin Jeiidiah, Chorusse, solo
by Ye Miss Hicks; worldlo songe, Sweet and
Low" Ye Same Quartette; yankee Doodle"
Ye Orchestra; worldlie songe, Hunting
Tower" Mrs. .wesley: .reading, Samantha
Allen at the Worlds Fair" Mrs Hough; "old
Folks at Home" Chorusse; solo by Ye George
T. Congdon; anvil Chorus" All Ye Singers.
Tymis,, Malachi Brewster; Mrs. Alice Pitmau
Wesley, soprano; Miss Addie lola Hicks, CON
tralto; ". j. Scribner. tenor; n. &. Barber,
bass: Mrs. Annie scrutton Hough, reader.
The committee Of arrangements consisted OF
Miss Evangelne Larry, Miss Greene, William
woodcock, Edward Tweed,ll and W. J. scrib-
ner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12
Yale and Brown Concert.

The Yale Glee. Banjo and Mandolin
clubs and tho Brown Symphony Club
will give joint concert In Infantry hall
next Wednesday evening. and it prom
ises TO be a musical event of peculiar iu-
ter. 1t for several reasons. The Yale or
ganizatiop is reputed 10 be the largest
and best drilled aggregation OF per
formers In the country, and their music
has a distinct college flavor. Ii mu bs
remein bered also that the young men of
Brown have musical sense Of fine quality,
too. so that ths com bination of the two
90 legs organizations will be something
of more than passing interest. The pub
/ c Is informed that this city is the only
one III New England whers the combined
strength of two colleges will be seen and
heard his season, and that is something
to stimulate patronage. Ihe program
promised embraces serious and light
selections and some rollickiDg college
melodies. In order TO make tho concert
within the reach of persons of moderate
means, popular prices have been adopted
and those who attend will be shown to
their ssats by accommo atina young
men from Brown who have muscles we'll
developed, fer they all bsiong to the
alhletio departments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12

days when that organization was one Of
ths most important In the metropolis, g, and,
in fact, In the whole country. This was
in the days when stars travelled alone and
brought their plays with them, while the
theatre furnished the company TO supI ort
them. Mr. keene was never out of the
bill. for no matter what the play, who the
star or wbnt the line of WORK required by
them, he was able TO meet oil demands.
Afterward he went TO California and was
a favorits member Cf that remarkable
company that played at the old California
Theatre when John Mccullough and LAW
renee Barrett were the dramatic arbiters
of the Pacific Coast. Here his versatility
was fully displayed. A great success came
tn him when he played as leading man In
the 81 ston 1h atre a production of Zola's
Drink, q play which was made srecassful
mainly through his genius in depicting
ths drunken sot, who figured ss one of q e
chief characters. Immediately after, n
q direct result of his splendid work in
Drink, Mr.. Keene began to star In the
legitimate drama. Richard III was Sc
lected as the vehicle for his debut and
his great SUCCESS 10 we'll remem bered in
this city. From that time, II years ago,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12

his career is known by all. During his
coming engagement at the Proyidencs
Opera House he will appear in the follow
ing repertoire: Monday, Richelieu'
lu, sdav and Saturday evenings "Rich-
SRI lIl'; Wednesday matinee. Louis
NI"; Wednesday evening, Julius Cae-
sar'; Thursday, "Otnello': Friday,
"Hamlst''; Saturday matinee, Tho Nor
chant OF Venice" "
Charles Il. Hsnford. who is at the head
OF MIR. keene's supporting company, won
his spurs in tie leading support OF such
prominent stars rs Edwin Booth, Law
renco Bsrrett. Madam Mcdjt ska, Julia
Mnrlows and later No he star nj the head
of his own companys-s1n nc other members
OF the company include such well-known
stage artists as Mrs. :. A. Baker. Lucia
Moore Mary Tihbermsnn, Marie Drof-
nah, Geopfe Morton, Carl Abrcndt. Law
renee Lowell. John Milton. Arthur Stan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12

called "Cafe de l. L'Amerique, in which
Rose Sydell. Ida Walling. W. :. Camp
hell and Billy Hart, two clever come
diars. figure prominently. They are
supported by the full strength OF the
company, which includes sevy of pretty
girls. One Of the features is a cake walk,
which is very funny. In the olio appear
the Lopgdons' illustrated songs, Camp
bell and Shapp. pair OF funny Dutch
comedians; EUgar Bixley. the musical
tramp; Hart, Msliing and Weston. in a
new sKetch full Of good singing and
dancing; Miss Winifred Stewart. the
phenomenal baritone, ard Charles
ksDna. prince of comedians.
The finale of the show 10 an uproarious
burlesque called "The Isle Of Sham
Pain" IL abounds In side-splitting stu
ntions, catchy music and taking special
ties 1t is staged with elaborate settings
and the girls OF the company wear some
stunning costumes
1he famous ntz-Santley company
will be the next attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-12

this crcumstsncs W. A. Tremayne has
evolvei n powerful romance.
The -eriod of the play Is 1720, whom
France was under the rule Of the Regent,
Duc d Orleans. Louis de Beaumont,
Cat tain Of tie Kings Guards is q splendid
fellow, loyal and COURAGEOUS. but unfor-
tunately he offends the Regents mistress,
ard is twice made tte victim of the Sc
cret Warrant. Kendy wit and strong arm,
however, carry tho soldier through, ard
In the end ne copfounds the plots Of the
infarous Lady Gabrielle. Mr.. Mantsll
thinks this IL the b st romantic play he
has ever had the fortune 10 present
n. w Hanley. who is the manager, Is
a liberal orgauizrr ard patrons mcy look
for some beautiful mounting and costum-
ing. Tho plays presented by the company
last year we're emiBentiy satisfactory and
resulted in one OF the largest engage meDts
of the season, the matinses esp, cialiv
proved tho popularity oi Mr. Manteil with
the ladies.
Mr. ard MIS- Edwin Milton Rcyli
(Selipa Fetter) In Capt Impudence. Is
the at rae ion announced at Keith's Opera
House for the week beginning Monday.
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