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The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
Notice.

There will be a meeting of the Ouachita association of the Baptist Church with the Hickory Creek Church in May at 10 a. m.
 Introduction sermon by Eld. H. C.. Riding; Missionary sermon Sunday al Il a. m by Eds E. F. Cannon and Lem Riding. 1st query, What is the difference. between Church and King dom?"-B F. Cannon and J. J. Hol- kins; 9nd query Shall one Church infringe on a sister Church by receiv- ing an excluded member into her fellowship? Deck and $. A. Neigh bors.
 Com E. s. JAMES
 JOEL F. STANDS
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
WILL SUSTAIN THE p. & q.

The boycott of all connecting lines of railroads against the Pittsburg x Gulf, will make it necessary for that line to push the building of feeders. Now is an opportune time to reopen correspondence with them relative to the proposed Mena branch. The peo- pie everywhere will do all they can to sustain the Pittsburg & Gulf against the squeeze of high freighters. Hot Springs News
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
THE MAINE DISASTER.

The destruction of the American battleship Maine by an explosion in the harbor at Havana, Cuba, killing o4s of a crew. of $50, and wounding many others. has been the cause of more war talk and apprehension than any event of many years.
 The Maine, with Captain Charles D. S;osbee in command, was recently sent to Havana by the United States oovernment for the purpose of protecting American citizens and in- terests at that place. The Spaniards ware much inclined to consider the movement as an affront and in some quarters very wild talk had been in- dulged in, yet it was not anticipated that anything of serious nature would result, as it was clearly a right of this government to send the ship for the purpose named
 The theory that the catastrophe to the Maine was due to the accidental explosion of magazine or boiler has been advocated largely, but there has been so much evidence of foul play on the part of the Spaniards that in the excited conditition of this country
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

over the affair the majority of the people are little inclined to believe that the destruction of the ship was the result of anything but Spanish treachery- The leading papers of the country have for days been filled with the story of the great loss, and many unfounded statements of sen sational nature have been printed.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

If you want a nice quiet town like unto grave yard, don't come to Mena. engines and at the saw and blaming mills blow and ring at all hours of the night and day and the chatter of me chanics' hammers erecting new build ings make music six days of every week This is noisy, wide-awake town
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Every one who can afford it should subscribe for The New Time. The reform movement has never had a publication of equal merit The best writers of the age brilliant editorials striking cartoons, all printed on the best paper, one hundred pages with not a dull line--such is The New Time. Send us one dollar for an annu- al subscription.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

It is delight to read The New Time. This magazine is waging spen- did warfare against plutocracy and is entitled to hearty support of the peo- pie. Forward us Sl and we will send in your subscription. Better yet send $1.5O and receive The New Time and the Star for one year.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
WHY NoT3-AN ADMISSION.

WHY INOIt-AlN A0HAh0ohOlNs
 The Kansas City Journal in recent issue has an editorial entitled Let Commerce Choose it's Money from which we clip the following:
 Observe with what ease information al trade is carried on There IS no law between the parties except their own contract. and the price is named in what? In ounces of gold-that is to sava 1t may be denominated in pounds or dollars but the troy welght is the real determination. Such trade has been going on for hundreds yes thousands-of years, and to suggest at this day that statute law is needed to fix the money of these transactions is absurd 7
 Thus is quite true and an admission that the so. called money of the world is not money at all but simply a com modity and were it not that the value of this commodity is fixed by statute law" our traffic with the people of other nations would be simply one of barter and trade. The Journal fur ther says:
 " uy Cdu4Ob we III OuI QOnCStit affairs do the same2 We can, and the government should stand out of our way and permit it, or lend such aid only as commerce requires.
 Yes, why not? Why not return to the days of barter and trade, or use wampun, tobacco, or coon skins as a medium of exchange without any lab surd statute law to fix the money of these transactions?"
 The gist of the argument however is contained in the following from the same editorial;
 What aid does commerce require? It requires that gold be coined as at present and that fractional coinage be provided as at present. Beyond that, it requires practically nothing except such opportunities of organiza- ton as will permit the credits of busi- ness to be definitely protected for use as money That is what the monetary commission provides in it's recomen6a- ton that the paper currency be bank notes secured for each bank upon its total assets. and for all the banks up on each other Such notes would have back of them not promises alone, which is all that green backs have, bat value"
 This reminds us, and should remind every old solder of the time when the bankers, early i'll the war, claim ing to be superior to the government, wanted the privilege of Supplying their own bank notes to carry on the war with, only desiring to charge a paltry 12 per cent interest for their use.
 It is only revival of the old ques tion in little different form, as to whether the people shall by law sup ply their own domestic currency-free of interest like the greenback-or whether the bankers bv law shall be given the exclusive privilege of fur. nishing the currency based on their credits. every dollar of which brings them high rates of interest. We will be pardoned if we ask the Journal and all other advocates of such a currency scheme, at what time the bankers of this country became stronger or their credit better than this great, united American government?
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Congressman John $. Little has in- troduced in the house bill authorz- ing the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythlas to build sanitarium and bath house upon the government reservation at Hot Springs. The Su- preme Lodge of the United States has already located the proposed institu- tion in that city. Magnolia Journal
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Don't annoy others by your cough ing and don't risk your life by neg lecting cold. One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe and all throat and lung troubles Pip kin X Hanes
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Early potatoes are about all planted in this vicinity and the prospects are good tor big crop and large ship ments to the northern markets this spring and summer.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

The bishop of Chicoutimi put ban on two French newspapers at Quebec, Canada, causing the suspension of one and the loss of thousands of subscrib- CTS by the other. The Bishop has been censured by the Vatican authorities, but refuses to submit and has rendered his resignation.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

A bill appropriating S4, 900, 900, to provide 8 battleship to replace the Maine was introduced in the house on the 18th by MT. Foote, of New York.
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A. J. Blackwell, founder of the town of Blackwell, o. T., brought some ne- groes to the place and sold them prop erty. Other citizens objecting to this, surrounded Blackwell and the regroes in the formers house and fired bullets through it. The governor has been called on for protection.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Mena con tinues growing at its steady pace, new purchases of lots being made and new buildings being erected each day and week.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

To keep pace with the times sub- scribe for the Star, the best paper in Southwestern Arkansas 1t IS only s1 a year.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

March numbers of the leading mag azines are arriving daily at the Post office Book Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Mena enjoys the reputation of being the most healthful point on the Pitts burg & Gulf from Kansas City to Port Arthur
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23
VALUABLE BUSINESS POINTS.


 For good macintosh, see Owen. If 
 See Owens large fur hats for $1. 5-tf
 Go to Johnson < Hollopeter's for | fresh groceries. 6-3t
 1.2ootb flour just received at the Arkansaw Store. 6-2t Flows fine candles at Jackson's "up- to-date" drug store.
 If you want pleasant smoke, buy Jackson's Patriot 17-tf
 For macintoshes call on R. $. Owen. 5-tf
 The Patriot is new nickle cigar at Jacksons drug store. 17-tf
 Window glass, pants. oils and var nishes at Jackson Drug Co., s.
 Fine cigars and tobaccos a specially at The Up-To-Date Drug Store.
 The finest line of perfumes aud soaps in the city at Jacksons Drug Store.
 For men and women's heavy winter shoes, call op R. $. Owen 5-tf
 San Pedro is the name of a new cigar at Jackson's drug store 17-tf
 The best canned fruits at Johnson & Hollopeter's on De Queen street. 6-3t Call early at the Arkansaw Store for your onion sets and garden seeds The San Pedro is a delicious smoker Try one at Jackson's up to- date drug store. 17-tf Call at the Arkansaw Store for your fancy candies Cream and chocolate a speciality.
 Hollopeters, the new store on De Queen street 6-3t
 Remember nothing but hlgh grade goods are sold at the Jackson Drug Co., $ "up-to-date" drug store
 It will pay you big to look through our large line of gents women and ehil- dren's underwear GREEN & LEWIS
 Johnson X Hollopeter have opened new stock of fancy groceries on De Queen street near Port Arthur ave, 6. 3t
 We have over 500 samples to select from and will guarantee you perfect it in a tailor made suit of clothes
 GREEN & LEWIS.
 For the best of garden and field seeds of all kind. go to N Nj Roach, the wholesale produce dealer 2-6t
 You will find the largest stock of dry goods and clothing at low down cash prices GREEN X LEWIS.
 If you want to raise d big crop on poor land, use Armour's fertilizer For sale by E. Willman, near freight de- pot. 64t
 Bouquet lamps, hall lamps and night lamps all with smokeless wicls and burners at Jackson Drug Co.'S 'up-to- date" drug store
 All articles usually found in a first class up-todate drng store can be found at the J. c. Jackson Drug Go. $ store
 We are expecting daily large line of men women and children's shoes and will sell you the best goods at the lowest cash prices.
 GREEN X LEWIS.
 Don't forget the w. J. Lloyd Hard ware Store for blows, the largest stock and lowest prices. Repairs for all blows on hand,-J. W. CARY, man. ager. 6tf
 We have grass seeds suitable for \ lawns in any quantity desired, such as Bermuda, bluegrass and other varie- ties Now is the time to prepare your / lawns and seed them down
 6-6t N Nj. ROACH
 Farmers when in Mena drive your team to the 0. K. Wagon Yard. 1t will be sheltered and we'll cared for. You can also get good price for vour produce. Location one block outh east of fright depot. l5- If | Seed potatoes, onion sets, grass seeds and all kinds and varieties of garden T |
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Miss Francis E. Willard, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, dIed on February IS at the Hotel Empire in New York city. Miss Willard had been ill for about three weeks She had suffered for years from profound anemia and on several occasions death was expected, but she had been in better health than usual for some time, going through the arduous convention work at To- ronto and Buffalo better than had been hoped for, but on her return to New York was taken with an attack of grip, which proved fatal Miss Will lard was born near Rochester, N. Y. in 1889. Her active life has been ta- ken up largely by educational and lit erary work. For the past twenty four years her whole energies have been devoted to the betterment of the con- dition of women and to the temper ance cause The worlds w C. T. U. was founded by her, and she has been repeatedly elected as it's presi- dent
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

This town now has a republican postmaster.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Spain has disclaimed ip positive manner, the reflections cast on Presl- dent Mckinley by the De Lone letter. De Lome has left this country for Spain and the appointment of Senor Bernabe as his successor has been officially announced, thus entirely closing the unpleasant incident.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

With only 15 cents in her pocket, Americas richest woman, Mrs. Hettie Green, stepped yesterday from Bos- ton train at Albany. In no wise dis concerted, however, she quietly went to the nearest telephone, and was soon in possession of the princely sum of $100, with which to-day she continued on her way to Chicago. Mrs Green believes that her maid stole her pocketbook while she slept She had not taken a berth, thus saving g. and losing SS0 The maid has disappeared.
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Oswald Miner of Pittsburg, came to Chicago and had several pieces of skin removed from his arm by surgeons at Mercy hospital in the hope ot saving the life of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Leur Richards, of South Chicago The wo- man was burned by the explosion of a gasoline stove five months ago, and twice before the grating operation was tried without success Miner heard of the critical condition of Mrs. Richards and offered his services The hospital physicians are hopeful that the woman will recover.
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A horrible tale is sent out from Bain bridge, Ga.. to the effect that the ,6-year-old daughter of James Alday, a prominent planter, was met while returning to her fathers house from a nearby spring by three negroes, who, on finding who she was set fire to the girls clothing, releasing her when the fire was well started She ran scream ing to her home, reaching there with her clothing all burned off and one huge blister from the fire. She was expected to die very soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

For the best of garden and field seeds of all kind. go to N. Nj Roach, the wholesale produce dealer. 2-6t
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

You will find the largest stock of dry goods and clothing at low down cash prices. GREEN X LEWIS.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

We have over 500 samples to select from and will guarantee you a perfect it in tailor made suit of clothes
 GREEN S LEWIS.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Green, Stafford & Horner at Legates livery stable on De Queen street will pay highest market price for cattle
 They are also agents for Littie's nurs- cries of Huntington, Ark, and can fur nish fruit trees as good as can be grown. and at prices much lower than many agents and firms sell. When you have yearling or COW to sell or to buy tree call and see them. 4.4t
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Johnson & Hollopeter have opened a new stock of fancy groceries on De Queen street near Port Arthur ave. 6 3t
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Bouquet lamps, hall lamps and night lamps all with smokeless wichs and burners at Jackson Drug Co. s ''up-to- date" drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

our large line of gents, women and chil- dren's underwear. GREEN & LEWIS.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

If you want to raise big crop on poor land, use Armour's fertilizer For sale by E. Willman, near freight de- pot. 6.4t
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

All articles usually found in a first class up-to-date drng store can be found at the J. c. Jackson Drug Co $ store
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

We are expecting daily large line of men, women and children's shoes and will sell you the best goods at the lowest cash prices.
 GREEN .N LEWIS
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

have just received fine lot of men and boys wool and fur hats of which can give better inducements to my customers than l have ever been able heretofore to offer. If you should need them please give me a trial and see if l cannot suit you.
 5-tf R N OWEN
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Remember nothing but hlgh grade goods are sold at the Jackson Drug Co. $ 'up-to-date' drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

Don't forget the W. J. Lloyd Hard ware Store for plows the largest stock and lowest prices. Repairs for all blows on hand,-J. w. CARY, man. ager. 6tf
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-23

d year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
THE ISLANDS OF THE SEA.

[By George L. Woodberry.l
Professor of Literature, Columbia Uni
sity.
God Is shaping the great future of the
islands of the sea;
He has sown the blood of martyrs and the
fruit is liberty:
In thick clouds and in darkness He has
sent abroad His word;
He has given a naughty nation to the
cannon and the sword.
He has seen a people moaning in the
thousand deaths they die;
He has heard from child and woman a
terrible dark cry;
He has given the wasted talent of the
steward faithless found
To the youngest of the nations with
His abundance crowned.
but she had power;
He called her to do mercy to her neigh
Dor at the door;
He called her to do vengeance for her
own sons foully dead;
Thrice did He call unto her before she
hardened.
She has gathered the vast Midland, she
has searched her borders round
There has been a mighty hosting of her
children on the ground;
Her searchlights lie along the sea. her
guns are loud On land;
TO do her will unon the earth her armies
round her stand.
The fleet at her commandment to either
ocean turns:
Belted around the mighty world her line
of battle burns;
She has loosed the hot volcanoes of the
ships of flaming hell;
With fire and smoke and earthquake
shock her heavy vengeance fell
q joyfulest May morning when before our
guns went down
The Inquisition priesthood and the dun
geon-makinG crown,
While through red lights of battle our
starry dawn burst out,
Swift as the tropic sunrise that doth with
glory shout!
Re jublant, free Cuba, our feet are on
thy soil:
Up mountain road, through Jungle growth
our bravest for thee toll;
There is no blood so precious as their
wounds pour forth for thee,
Sweet be thy joys, free Cuba-sorrows
have made thee free.
Nor thou, oh noble nation. who vast so
slow to wrath.
With grief too heavy laden follow in
duty's path;
Not for ourselves our lives are not for
thyself art thou;
The star of Christian ages is shining on
Thy brow.
Rejoice, O mighty mother. that God hath
chosen thee
To be the Western warder of the islands
Of the sea:
He lifteth up, He casteth down, He is the
King of Kings,
Whose dread commands DER awe-struck
lands are born on eagles wings.
New York Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
Speed the Parting Guest.

There were those who prophesied
that no neutral lines would offer trans
ports for the excursion trip homew;.rd
of the Spanish troops. Many objec-
tions have been cited. Among these
the danger attendant upon trusting a
crew on mid-ocean with superior num-
hers OF hostile soldiers held chief place.
1t has also been declared that such ex-
orbitant rates OF transportation would
be demanded by steamship companies
that the government would scarcely
consider whatever bids might be made.
Contrary to these expectations five
offers have been received from indi-
viduai bidders, while the famous Cum
ard, Anchor. Hamburg American,
North German Lloyd. Royal Steam
ship Packet, Robert II. Thoman & Co.,
Thomas Wilson's Sons & Co., Frederick
L. Ryland & Co., and the Wilson Fur
ness lines have entered a Joint bid.
The rates vary extremely. l.. A.
Thoman & Co, OF Philadelphia, offers
to take the 25,00O spaniards for $685.
900, while the Joint bid OF the great
steamship lines aggregates one and
one-haif millions.
The Spanish Transatlantic company
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21
Executive Ability in War.

While the distribution of laures has
been going on. with cheerful rapidity
during the past few days,the Washing.
ton Post has seen fit to pause a mo-
ment 10 pay tribute to worthy OFF,
cials who had nearly been forgotten in
the enthusiasm caused by deeds of va
lor at the front. In discussing the sit
uation the Post says.
Now that the campaign of Santiago has
come to such successful conclusion, and
while the country is naturally ringing
with the praises of the Offices and men
at the front, word OF commentator
is due to those who have not partici-
pated in battle, but have nevertheless
contributed to the glory Of the hour. We
refer to the chiefs in the war department
who have had charge OF the multidudi-
nous and veNatious details connected with
the equipment and organization OF the
army.
Suddenly confronted with new problems
and with almost insurmouftable Difficult.
ties, these veterans officers have displayed
an amount of executive ability deserving
of the most hearty and cordial praise.
Without the incentive of glory which is
the inspiration OF their brothers in the
field they have labored faithfully. inteli-
gently, and enthusiastically. TO their
foresight and their capacity are due in a
large measure the results which have
bcou accomplished. and upon them will
rest the gratitude of those who appre-
ciate the thoroughness and effectiveness
of their work
This recognition has been earned by
officers of theNar Department by hard
work and the exhibition of unusual
power of discrimination. Probably the
worlds history does not bear record OF
crisis Of like nature where fewer mis-
takes have been made by the executive
or heads of departmnts than in the
present instance. Let them not be for
gotten in the dealing out of honors to
the nations defenders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-21

can reporter has not been at hand. as
faithful to his duty as any soldier or
sailor under orders. In this hazardous
work many of the ablest men In the RANK
and file of the press of this country have
been engaged, and no war has ever been
described in all its details with the
promptness and intelligence which in the
main have characterized the war cores
pondence and dispatches of the American
newspapers in the past three months.
The public rarely give credit to the men
of the press for the fine enthusiasm and
conscientious fidelity with which they
often enter into the most dangerous and
most toilsome duties of their calling. The
record which the reporters of the war
have made and are making is one which
has never been surpassed 1t should go
far to raise them in the estimation of their
countrymen, not only for cleverness ana
enterprise. but the heroic quality, the
fortitude and the endurance which they
have carried into their work in obedience
to the highest sense of professional duty.