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The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

you're Queen Victoria's aunt, ant
grandmother to the pope. for all
know" jeered the irreverent Pat, and
away he went, with his satellites, leav-
Ing our elderly heroine alone in the
chill and darkness OF her prison house.
And poor Miss Comfort began to cry
as heartily as If she were sixteen in
stead of sixty. Yes, there had been
surprise, truly; but it wasn't altogether
an agreeable one, nor was it on the
right side.
I'll never leave a cent of my money
to Marion Ponsonby nor any Of her
tribe" said Aunt Comfort, viciously,
as the sharp rheumatic twinges shot
through her ancient bones. There's
no need for people to make such fools
OF themselves"
And then it occurred to her what
very cap-and-bells sort of a position
she had put herself into and she wept
more piteously than ever.
I'm so glad you CHANGED to come
home tonight, DEAR" said Mrs. Pom
sonby, because it's very cold, and
was feeling a little uneasy about that
poor old vagrant woman that Patrick
has locked up in the corn crib. She
might freeze to death!"
mot very likely" said the squire.
But If you say so, I'll take the lantern
and go and see."
And then 1t happened that Aunt
Comfort was awakened from sort OF
feverish slumber by the red CLEAN OF
lantern across her face and Squire
Ponsonby's good natured voice.
II say. old lady," quoth he. look
sharp, for"
But Mrs. Ponsonby rushed forward.
with clasped hands.
why, it's Aunt Comfort Dikeman|
she shrieked; my dear. dear Aunt
Comfort"
And then ensued explanations, apol-
ogies, reproaches, tears-and Aunt
Comfort, resolved though she was to
disinherlt Marian. relented at last.
We'll, l don't know that you were
very much to blame" she admitted;
"but it was very disagreeable."
"Dlsagreeable!" echoed Mrs. Pom
sonby. "Oh, dear, dear aunty, don't
know how you ever lived through 1t.
But there's one thing-we'll discharge
that stupid idiot. Patrick, tomorrow"
And so 1t was poor Pat, upon whose
luckless head the surprise came at last
sharp. sudden and disagreeable.
For I only did as they tould me.
afther ALL" said Pat.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
Shade Trees In Cities.

Several large property owners in
Chicago have received circulars from
the Planting association, whose
headquarters are In New York city,
urging them to plant trees and thus
furnish means of needed shade in hot
seasons to come. The appeal issued
asserts that the cooling effects Of trees
in cities are recognized both by scien-
lists and laymen, and calls upon al
owners Of city property, but especially
tenement-house property, to planr
shade trees in front Of their buildings.
The association insists that shade
from trees can be obtained in a few
years if the right sort of trees are
planted, and it offers to send free to
all inquirers from it's Office at Ga
White street full information as to
what trees are most suitable, where
to get them and what it costs to have
them set out. The fall Is the time
to plant trees, so that persons who are
willing to experiment according to
the Tree-Planting associations sugges-
tions should make their arrangements
at once.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
Religious Orders In the PHILIPPINES.

Archbishop Dozal. at Manila, has
given the world the first clear exposi-
ton of the status of the religious or
ders in the Philippine islands. He de-
clared that under the new state Of
things these orders must go, and hop
ed that the islands would neither re-
main Spanish nor become absolutely
independent. The prompt interven-
ton Of a strong western power alone
would save the islands from relapsing
into barbarism. For the condition OF
affairs prior to the American occupa-
ton he laid the chief blame on the Do
minicans, Auguetinians and Francis
can Recoletans, the richest of the or
ders, and next on the Benedictines
and Capuchins. In his opinion, the
Jesuits were comparatively blameless.
These orders were not only jealous OF
each other, but quarrelsome among
themselves, and in the persons Of their
provincials engaged in unworthy acts
that increased the disfavor in which
they were held generally. Since the
coming OF the Americans the Spanish
priests on the islands has been reduced
fully one-half, and scarcely 500 remain
ed.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
Another Lonr-FeIt Want.

"It's no uee talkin'," said Mr.. Corn
tossel as he knocked the ashes out of
his pipe. This COVER ment amt run
right" Whats the matter?" asked
the neighbor. There amt enough peo-
pie to do the work. They're tryin' to
put too much on to the war depart
ment. When it vas decided to have a
war the war department applied fur
men an got 'em; it went ahead an
licked the Spaniards an wound the
business up in a few months. War
was easy. But II they want to open up
on Office that won't have anything but
busy days an all kinds OF trouble, let
EN- make arrangements fur a peace
department. "-Clevelan Leader.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
"RUFFIAN. UNHAND ME-"

NUT LAIN, ME-.
papa go away and leave us all alone !?
Why didn't he at least wait until the
boys were home from college?" and
Fife Ponsonby chung Historically to
her mothers arm.
care they never coming to let me
in?" Miss Comfort Dikeman thought.
with chattering teeth and nose dyed
in cerulean blue. 1--WE a great mind
to peep in at the windows and see
what they're all about.")
Ring the dinner bell mamma" cried
Fife. Patrick will be sure to hear.
Papa said if anything happened we
were to ring the dinner bell out Of the
back window. oh, run, mamma
quick, please"
("Tea's ready" said Miss Comfort.
already. in her imagination, smiling
the Chinese fragrance. There goes
the bell.")
But when Mrs. Ponsonby came back.
herself nervous and alarmed. she
found Fife in a state of wild terror.
Mamma, mamma, it was a ghost!"
she shrieked, with a bloody mark up
on its throat and great livid eyesl 1
saw it myself at that very window!"
"Efle, I'm astonished at YOU" said
Mrs. Ponsonby, trying to speak collect
eddy. "a ghost, indeed! Hush. central
yourself, Efie, insist. Patrick will
be here presently and then"
Hush, mammal" and Fife held ND
her plump fingers. "Oh, thank Provl-
dence-here he comes now"
And Miss Comfort Dikeman, patient
ly waiting with carpet bag and UNI
brella for some one to come and let
her in. was nearly terrified out of her
senses by heavy steps rushing across
the veranda, and rough hand on her
bombazine cloak.
TITS yourself, is it?" painted Patrick.
"frightenin' the ladies out o. their
swim senses. when the masther amt at
home. But I'll teach yez."
"RufIlan, unhand mel" tragically
cried out Miss Comfort. in her dlsmay;
buH Patrick only pulled the harder.
"An' it's here yez are, as tight as a
trivet," chuckled Pat, as he drew q
grating bolt outside; "an' here yez'll
stay till tomorrow mornin'."
"Yillainsp criod Miss Comfort, re-
covering her voice at last, how dare
yons Come back, / say-come back.
I am your mistress aunt" r.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
wIscoNsIN's TIMBER LANDS.
The States Climatic Conditions Affected
| by rhstr Dsstruo4fon.

The States Climatic Conditions Affected
by rhsr Dsstruotfon.
According to report written by Fill
bert Roth, a special agent OF the Unit
Cd States department OF agriculture the
state OF Wisconsin, with q population
Of about 2.oee, 900, and taxable prop
erty to the amount Of 5000, 900, 900, has
a home consumption Of over 100000
ooe feet OF lumber annually, besides
enormous quantities OF other wood ma
terials, which, II imported into the
state, would cost the state over $780,
100000. OF its northern half. land
surface Of over 1S.oee. 900 acres. only Z
per cent is cultivated, the rest forming
one continuous body of forests and
waste land. From this are there
have been cut during the last sixty
years or more than than 5,ooc,oOo,ooo
feet OF pine lumber alone, and the an
nual output for the last ten years mas
exceeded 5000. Oo0. 900 feet every year.
The industries exploiting this resource
represented In 1890 one-sixth OF the
total taxable property in the state.pa
to over 5000 men the sum Of $4,000
600 In wages, and the value OF their
products was equal to more than one
third the entire output of the agricul-
tural regions. or an original stand OF
about 130. 600. oo0. 900 feet Of pine. about
1900 100000 feet are left. besides H.
ooo.o0o,o00 feet of hemlock and 16,oe0.-
100000 feet of hardwood. The annual
growth which at present amounts 10
about 100000. 900 feet, and Of which
only 2b0,000.00 feet II marketable. Is
largely overbalanced by the natural
decay OF old and over-ripe timber. Al
present nothing is being done either 10
protect or to restore the denuded lands
OF which fully so per cent are unpro-
ductive. This policy causes q contin-
uous and ever-growing loss to the COM
monwealth, which at present amounts
to about 100000, 900 feet every year OK
useful and much needed material. A
further result Is that the spoliation OF
these forests is making a marked
change in the natural climatic condi-
ton and is operating injuriously on
the amount OF rainfall the state should
receive. To remedy this condition, Mr..
Roth is OF opinion that stringent legis-
lation will have to be Immediately
adopted, and measures framed to pre-
serve and restock. He concludes his
report by saying that, in his opinion,
1t will be necessary for the state 10
repossess itself of these lands.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
SpecIal Notice,

To The Members of the Farmers
Alliance e. Industrial Union: l have
made a careful investigation from the
best sources of reliable information
about the Swanson Rheumatic Cure
Co.'s Remedies, and found that they
were giving good satisfaction. l there
fore deem it but an act of simple justice
TO our members TO say, that l believe
that the claims made by the Company
for their remedies will be fully real
lied by those who will give them a
fair and reasonable trial. Yours fra
ternally, Jno. C. Hanley, Business
Agt. f. A. & l. U.
st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 2Sth, 1898.
The wonderful success that has at
tended the introduction of 80 DROPS"
is unprecedented in the history OF the
world. Think Of it! 1t has cured
more than one million and a quarter
sufferers within the last three years.
This must appeal to you! One million
and quarter people cannot all be mis-
taken. If suffering from Rheumatism,
Sciatica, Neuralgia. Backache, Asth-
ma, Catarrh, Sleeplessness, Nervous
ness, Nervous and Neuralgia Head
aches, Heart Weakness, Earache,
Group, LaGrippe, Malaria, Creeping
Numbness, Bronchitis, and kindred
diseases, send Csc. to the Swanson
Rheumatic Cure Company, 167 Dear
born St., Chicago, ILL.,, and they will
send you by return mail a trial treat
ment or a large bottle, 300 doses, pre-
paid by mail or express for S1.00. No
household should be without this great
remedy go Drops" Agents appointed
in new territory.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
A Dr,rbt Outlook.

Lady-Where is your son today
Mrs. Murphy? hope he isn't i'll. Mrs.
Murphy-Sure, Mikes to be married to-
morry, ma'am, an he's gone to bed to-
day whole Oh washes his troosaw for
him.-Ally Sloper.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only one safe, never failing
cure. Doan's Ointment. At any drug
store, so cents.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Some men go abroad to complete
their education and others marry for
the same purpose.
When marriage is failure the man
tries to put ii all in his wife's name.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

81 owe my whole life TO Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores COW
cred my body. / seemed beyond cure.
b. b. b. has made me perfectly well
woman" Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville,
Mich
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

A household necessity. DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts,
wounds of any sort; cures sore throat,
Group, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The little folks love DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take;
perfectly harmless. Positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

FITS PermAnentiyC No nts or nervousness after
first days use OF Dr. klne's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Like proud man." said the we'll
bucket, Il get elevated when I'm full"
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Every field Of labor seems more fer
tile than our own.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
All for One Price.

what a lovely new couture Miss
oldtimer has. Where did she get the
style?" THAT comes with the hair"
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Loneliness is the greatest foe q wo-
man has to fight.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion far and wlde.-Mrs Mulligan, Plumstead
Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Cupid is blind to everything save the
the golden eagle.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teething sofens the gums. reduces inan
nation aays pain. wind collie rs cents bottle
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The fragrance OF fresh flowers is the nearest
thing In nature to n caress.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

There are no cross babies or sick babies In
families that use Browns Teething Cordial"
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

1t is easier to take medicine than j
is to make up your mind to take it.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

A self-made man usually looks the kind OF q
man he would be apt to make
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18
DIR. Carter. X. a. II. Tea

A cynical bachelor says that woman is an
agreeable blunder Of nature.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

II You want TO learn Telegraphy send 4
the CHATHAM SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY
Chatham, ". Y, for free catalogue.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The name is too often but a shadow larger
than the man behind it.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund tho money II It fails to cure.
25c The genuine has l.. b Q. on each tablet
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The man who wounds with word Is usually
too cowardly to strike blow.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The only right way TO start out to be religious
Is TO do IL publicly.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

does what other medicines do not do Itregulates
the four important organs of the body--the Stom-
ach Liver. Kidneys and Bowels. Csc package
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

No church is Christian If 70 fails to go about
doing good.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The hardest thing in the world is to endeavol
20 be brilliant to order.
The Yale expositor., 1898-11-18

The volume of testimony that Lydia Pfhams
Vegetable Compound infllb
regulary suppressed excessive painful monthly periods
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
What Knights of Labor Want.

Chicago, Nov. 10. The national as- semby of the Knights of Labor at their annual meeting Tn thls city, have decided to recommend to the industrial commission the repeal of government by injunction, the prohibition of em- ployment of children under Is years of age, the prohibi of watering stock by any railroad or corporation, the es- tablishment of postal savings banks, government control of railroads, the issuance of greenbacks by the govern ment direct, the election of United States senators by the peoples vote, the election of president by the popu- lar vote aud the initiative and referen- dum. A committee of three is to be appointed to submit these recommen- dations to the commission,
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Building Locomotive Engines.

Few of the citizens of Mena are aware of an important manufacturing industry which is thriving on West Port Arthur avenue. Mir. J. J. Sulli- van, fireman on the Pittsburx x Gulf, is busily engaged in building locomo- tive engine. He does not expect to sell it to the Pittsburg & Gulf people, in fact, it is a question if it will ever be put on the road, as it is only built of wood. The first use Mir, Sullivan's s engine will be to is in decorating the dance hall of the tireman's ball which is to take place next month. The en- zine is full size and as a result of Mir. Sulllvan's handiwork, it shows he not only knows how an engine is built, but knows how to build good model.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
WHOLE FAMILY BLOWN UP.
.an Ohio Man Tries to start a Fire With Powder With the Most DIsas-
 frous Results

Portsmouth, O., Nov. 2e.- By an ac. cidental explosion of blasting powder yesterday. George Ferguson, quarry man, is dying, two of his children are dead. and his wife and another child disfgured for life. Ferguson was hunting for wood to build a fire and found powder can apparently full of coal. When he attempted to start a fire with this. loud explosion fol- lowed, which knocked one side of the house out At the time Ferguson. his wife and baby in arms and four little daughters were grouped about the stove. All were knocked down by the force of the explosion.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
4 HAUNTED ROOM.

In the dim chamber whence but yesterday Passed my beloved filled with awe stand; And haunting loves fluttering on every hand Whisper her praises who is far away. A thousand delicate fancies glance and play On every object which her robes have famed And tenderest thoughts and hopes bloom
 and expand
 Tn the sweet memory of her beauty's ray. An could that glass but hold the faintest trace Of all the lovcliness once mirrored there. The clustering glory of the shadowy hair That framed so well the dear young angel lace But no, it shows my own face, full of care. And my heart is her beautys dwelling place.
 John Hay, in Scribner's.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Where it Paved to be Ounce.

A good story is told of Sir Walter Scott. It seems that he was far from being brilliant scholar, and at school he was usually at the head of the other end of the class. After he became famous he one day dropped into the old school to pay visit to the scene of his former woes. The teacher was anxious to make good impression on the writer and put the pupils through their lessons so as to show them to the best advantage.
 After while Scott said: But which is the dunce? You have one, surely. Show him to me. <"
 The teacher called up poor fellow who looked the picture of woes and he bashfully came toward tue distin- guished visitor.
 Are you the dunce?" asked Scott.
 "Yes sir" sand the boy.
 "Well, my good fellow" said Scott, there is a crown for you for keeping my place warm"
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing between Salyers & Hawkins is dis solved by mutual consent, this the 18th day of November, 1898. Fred Saiyers taking full control of the business and G. w. Hawkins retiring therefrom. All accounts due the firm by their bus mess prior to this date are payable to c. w. Hawkins, and all accounts against the firm will be paid by Fred Salyers. FRED SALYERs.
 47-4t c. W. HAWKINS Mena, Ark, Nov. F. 1898.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
The Securities Not sunlc,ent.

Chicago, Nov. 22-A local financial news bureau prints the following: Tt is reported that hitch has occurred in the negotiations for the purchase of the Alton by syndicate acting in the interests of the Pittsburg & Gulf rail- road. Thhe securities offered the syndi- cate that was to advance the cash are said not to be entirely satisfactory and unless some complications can be dis entangled the deal is likely to fall through.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Senator Ouav Indicted.

Philadelphia. Nov. 22. The grand jury presented true bills of indictment against United States Senator M. S. Quay, his son Richard s. Quay and Ex- State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood, charged with conspiracy to unlawfully nse public moneys deposited in the Peoples national bank of this city for the purchase and sale of stocks and for other purposes not authorized by law
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
PERSONAL AND IMPERSONaI

". E. Trull, famous as the "frs. man up San Juan hill," is descendant of Ezra Hyde, who distinguished him self by unusual bravery in the reyo- lution.
 A newly-discovered story about Henry Clay is to the effect that wbs,, his wife was asked if she was not wor- ried by his gambling she replied: "Ob not at all. MT. Clay always wins.'
 The pubic funeral of Mr Glads,ora was not extraordinarily expensive Some of the newspapers gave the cost as $35,OO0. but competent authority states that the actual cost was abont $1O,000.
 Congressman William Alden Smith of Michigan, was once, as poor bow elected from train because he couid not pay his fare. Now he is general counsel for the road on which that train was run.
 The centenary of Pushkin, the popu- lar poet of Russia, will be celebrated with great splendor next year. Push- Rln, dllHOuSH husslaH SuD1ect, was an African by descent and the great grandson of a negro.
 Tn Virginia there lives a family of six daughters whose names have been conferred and originated for the most part by an eccentric father. Thew are Virginia, Vienna, Vetura, velucia. Veronica. Vermelia and verbalina.
 Miss Margaret Benson, daughter of the late archbishop of Canterbury, is an Egyptologist of much energy and some note. With another lady she has been engaged in excavations at Kar- nak and has written book describing their discoveries and giving an account of the daily life of excavators in E---'~+
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
A rluchy Express Messenger.

San Bernardino, Cal, Nov, 21.-The westbound overland passenger train was held up by four robbers about one o'clock Saturday morning between Daggett and Barstow. Express Messen- ger Hutchinson drove them off with buckshot and the train pulled out for Los Angeles. At Barstow the train men sent a posse back to the scene of the hold-up, where the body of one of the robbers was found perforated with shot
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be receive until Thursday, December l, 1898, at 2 o'clock p. m.. for the erection and full completion of two story brick court house building for Polk county, at Mena, Arkansas. Each bid must he accompanied by S200 certified check. Plans and specifications on file at the county clerks office. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 J. r. LANDEs,
 $. J. PHILPoT.
 44-4t R. w JOHNSON, Court House and Jail Commissioners.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Cigarettes Not Legitimate Commerce.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 22. The anti-cigarette law passed by the last Tennessee legislature is declared con- stitutional in an opinion given by the supreme court of the state. The opin- ion declares that cigarettes are not legitimate articles of commerce, be- cause they are wholly noxious and deleterious to health.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Hnrrv in the Nnvni Yard.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 22.-The hurry ing of work upon warships continues at the Norfolk navy yard, and the probability is that the night work will proceed for some time. The cruiser Montgomery, it is now stated, has been ordered prepared for service with the north Atlantic squadron at once, and work upon her will be rushed to completion.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received until Thursday, December l, ls0s at 2 o'clock D. 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 sl00 certified check. Plans and specifications on file at the Towns.te office in the Hotel Mena. where they can be seen. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 J. P. LANDEs.
 $. J. PHmPoT
 46-at R. W. JOHNSON. Court House and Jail Commissioners
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Chronic grumblers never grumble about Cheatham's Chill Tonic. 1t IS even better than recommended, and guaranted to cure. Put up in both tasteless and bitter styles. Guaran- teed. The tasteless in 50 cent bottles. Jackson Drug %. Nov. l I'm
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
FROZEN TO DEATH.
George and Ed Cotter. Young Married Farmers Near Ash Grove, Mo, Had
 Taken on Teo Much Liquor.

Springfield. Mo. Nov. 22. George and Ed Cotter, two young married farmers, were found frozen to death near Ash Grove this morning. Yes terday they went to Ash Grove and drank considerably. They started to their farms and were caught in the blizzard. It is supposed they fell frozan