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The Mena star., 1898-06-15
A new Court House Freel Whv certainly we will all Vote Yes"
To Take His Measure.

The Rev. Sam Jones displays some good sound doctrine in the following which is portion of late sermon
 "The place to take the true measure of man is not at the market place or forum, but at his own fireside. There he lays aside his mask and you can learn whether he is an imp or an angel, king or eur, hero or humbug. l care not what the world says of him, whether it crowns him with glory or pelts him with bad eggs. care not what his religion may be. If his babies dread his coming home and his wife swallows her heart when she has to ask him for five dollar bill he's a fraud of the last water, even though he prays night and morning until he is black in the face and shonts halla- lujah until he shakes the eternal hills But if the children run to the front gate to meet him, and love's own sun- shine Eliminates the face of his wife when she hears his footsteps you can take it for granted that he is pure gold-his home is in heaven. The humbug never gets that near the throne of God. d."
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
DEMAND YOUR RIGHTS.

Under the head line, "No Good Up Here" the Eureka Springs Flashlight quotes our ad. offer ing to publish all homestead notices for $2.50 each, and says "that ad. wouldn't be worth a cent up here," etc. We beg to inform the Flashlight, as we'll as all other papers, that the homesteader can choose the paper nearest his land to publish his final proof notice and make his own bargain for the publication. When the final no- ti.e is published in that paper the requisite number of times and he brings proof of the fact, the reg ister at the land office must recognize the same and cannot compel him te pay for the pnhli- cation in any other paper, either republican or democratic.
 The people have some rights that officials are bound to respect when they assert their rights, and no official can compel a man tc pay S5 for final proof notice ir his ''pet' paper when some other paper is willing to publish saic notice for less sum.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The people of Missouri are de- termined to have good roads and are willing to pay for them. At a recent meeting of the Missouri Road Association, composed of representative men engaged in farming and all lines of business, declared in favor of compelling candidates for offices to express themselves on the subject. and adopted the following platforms: ssWe are in favor of a cash paid poll and property tax, hired labor and contract system. We are not in favor of increasing the burdens of taxation, but emphatically in favor of so using the funds as to get the greatest possible value by
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Dr. Joseph F. Chan of Cleveland. Q IS an educated chinaman and natura. lized American citizen, and desires ,o join the American army, together With 200 other Chinamen, go to the Pbn. ippines and work to influence the 900, 900 Chinamen there to assist tba United States in driving out the Span. iards. At present these Chinamen who number one-third the inhabitants of the Philippines, are taking no part in the fight of the islanders on Spain but the Doctors theory is that they would easily be influenced to assist the United States.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

measure there would be no need to issue long time bonds for mon- cy sharks to gobble up. The de- posits of the people at every post office in the land would have sup piled the government with much of the money needed to carry on the war, and with an additional issue of treasury notes, all the money needed would have been supplied.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
ss IT IS BEST FOR ALL TO HAVE
 THE COUNTY SEAT AT MFNA.

Our country friends should re- member that they are just as wei come and free to come and camp upon any vacant lot in or near Mena as they arc to do so in any other portion of the county. While attending court or attend ing to any other business they can make themselves at home in Mena and camp at any convenient place.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
Atty. Pole McPhetrige ma,

Atty. Pole McPhetrige made a good point and probably knew what he was talking about, con- sidering his long residence here, when he said in his speech Thurs day night, that the $10,000 gift of a block of ground and new court house was the first present Polk county had ever had offered it-such favors usually going the other way. Vote for county seat removal and secure this gift.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
THE BOND DULY FILED.

The question having been raised as to whether the new bond and contract of the Arkansas Town site Company, stipulating to do nate block 24 in the town of Mena and S5, 900 in cash to Polk county in case the county seat was moved from Dallas to Mena, we present below the certificate of County Clerk Davis as follows:
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
Examination of Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that the regular quarterly examination for licening teachers to teach in the public schools of Polk county, will be held at Mena, June 23 and 24, 1898
 All teachers who have been ex- amined privately or at irregular times are required to attend this exami- nation. It will not be necessary for such teachers to deposit the fee with county treasurer
 w. NJ. PIPKIT
 County Examiner
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The state of Missouri seems blessed with governor whose highest aim ,s to place relatives and political associ. ates in office with no regard for merit fitness or the public good. Sometimes however, he meets we'll deserved set. back, and all but the memb bers of his political ring rejoice thereat. Some months past he appointed Henry S. Julian, Kansas City lawyer. Politi. elan, as chief of police. but his reign was short and unsatisfactory. More recently Julian was appointed as a major in the Fifth Missouri volunteers, after it being known that he was not wanted by men or officers. The officer in command of the Fifth has refused to recognize the commission of the governors appointee.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

No man who favors moving the county seat can afford to remain at home on election day thinking the proposition will carry without his vote. We must have 1, ,241 votes and his vote may be the ONE needed. Unless each man votes ''yes' his vote will be counted ''no" whether he goes to the polls or not.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

John Henry Collins, a young college student at Lawrence, Kans.. has been arrested on the charge of murderinc his father at his home in Topeka last month. The father, J. S. Collins. a. prominent citizen of Topeka, was shot twice with shotgun in his own bed beside his wife, and the theory ad- Vanced that he committed suicide. and at the time, while the suspicion that the son might have been guilty was very strong, he was not held. Detect ives and officers who have been work. ing on the case now say the evidence
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Among the attractions at the Janssen celebration on July 4, will be the presentation of the large S10 flag to representatives of the township which casts the largest per cent. of votes fer nov ing the county seat to Mena. The ladies of Mena will make the pre- sentatation, they having raised the money and purchased the flag.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The government is being urged to move the troops now in the South to positions of higher alti- tude with view of getting them out of reach of yellow fever. Mena, 1850 feet above the sea. offers a safe retreat to the people on the low lands of the South, and many will make their summer homes here.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Greenbacks were good enough to pay the soldiers of the civll war and should be good enough to pay the soldiers now fighting Spain, or to pay the contractors furnishing supplies. The great body of the people prefer the is sue of grecnbacks to bonds but the money mongers want the bonds.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
STATE UT hRKANsAs,
 Cnl1ntv of Polk.

l, w. J. Davis, clerk of Polk county, Ark, do hereby certify that there is now on file in my office and amended substituted contract and bond of the Arkansas Townsite Company, and guaranteed by the citizens of Polk county, that the Company will faith fully carry out the contract
 This contract is in lieu of the origi- nal bond and contract substituting the words county seat" in place of scounty buildings" as named in the old bond.
 Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of June, lsaS W. j. DAVIS,
 fsEAL. Clerk
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

If yellow fever should spread over the South this season both Mena and Mt. Mena will be safe places of refuge and resort. These places are above the line that yell low fever germs were ever known to live, and absolutely safe from the ravages of yellow jack.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The republicans and democrats of Jasper and Jackson counties, in Missouri, appear to be of one mind on one point, as both are trying to fuse with the populists to secure a portion of the county offices.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

Arrangements have been made by which the Pittsburg & Gulf railroad will have a line into Des Moines, la.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Choice blackberrics are being shipped from Mena to the north now and on Saturday the first lot of peaches was sent out. This is proving an elegant fruit country and ere long car load lots will go out from here.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15
w. NJ. PIPKIT, County Examiner.

We vote to move the county seat on June 25, and as Jansen IS arranging for 4th of July eel ebratlon we can all go down there and celebrate on that day.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Many reports come from Kansas that the greatest difficulty will be ex- perienced by farmers in securing suf- fcient number of men to harvest the wheat crop.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The extreme heat of the tropics is very trying on men and officers man. ning our warshlps about Cuba, Some have been so prostrated that they have had to be sent to more northern nos pitals to recover
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The man who favors county seat removal should not fail to go to the polls and vote If he does not he is counted as opposed as much as though he voted against the removal.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Center township, in which is Mena, will not compete for the flag premium offered by the ladies, but the offer is open to every other township in the county.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Wheat harvest is concluded and the crop is excellent in this section, so all the farmers can turn out and vote on Saturday, June 25, to move the county seat.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

We will all vote to move the county seat June 24, 20 and cele- brate the fourth at Jansen and then celebrate the second ami versary of Mena's birth August 10
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Any voter having a last years poll tax receipt is entitled to vote at the county seat election on June 25.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

j. W. Ettlng, well-known livery man of Hot Springs, killed his wife and then committed suicide last Tues day night at their cottage residence on Prospect avenue of that city. A razor was the weapon used and the throats of each were cut, severing the jugular veins On the left side of the neck of each a horrible gasping wound shows how accurately the death stroke was delivered and all evidences indicate that it was delivered by the same hand-that of the man and husband. who was suffering from a fit of insanity.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

It should be remembered that there are many people watching the result of the county seat con test with a vlew, if it carries, of coming here to invest, build and make homes. By voting "ves" on June 25, we will help to make
 Polk county more populous and wealthy.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

A. w. St. John is in the city on his way to his home in Mena, Ark, from q business trip to Kansas City. Mir. St. John looks as though he had discovered the fountain of youth in his new home and is a walking advertisement for the climate and healthfulness of Mena. Carthage (Mo.) Press.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

With the continued growth of Mena the farmers will have a bet ter market than ever for their pro- duce and for this reason, as well as numerous others, they will vote to move the county seat.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

IlILkE MI.L NOf BE AAY DEBT CREATED TO; BUILD THE NEW COURT
 HOUSE.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Every indication points to tho fact that Mt. Mena will be throngod j. ,h guests this summer and many of them will visit Mena, soon to be the county seat of Polk county.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Two "old glories" are offered as premiums to townships giving first and second best vote on county seat removal.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Had congress provided a postal savings bank system as so urgent ly demanded by friends of the
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

S5,Ooo is S2 q day for each voter in the county. Vote "Yes.o
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

German army officers express con- siderable contempt for the condition Of the American army and the great amount of time required to fit it for active work. They point out the weak ness of the American idea that an effective army can be created from raw volunteers quickly enough to protect ourselves in case of war with a strong power, and point ont the bene- fits of strong standing armies All, however, acknowledge the superiority of our regular army, both officers and men.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

hAd hQ 0G SGA4t " AA4CA V AAOl bAACA A ASS pitals to recover
 Judge c. B. Gerald, who killed w. A. and J. w. Harris at Waco, Texas, in fight caused by Brann's Iconoclast, has been acquitted. Since the killing of Editor Brann, Judge Gerald has edited the Iconoclast.
 A man going by the name of George c. Brown has cabled to Spain for the privilige to privateer along the western coast of America It is thought the desire is to prey on the treasure ships bearing gold from the Klondike.
 Mendocino City. Cal, is establishing record as a shaker preiminent A short time ago 1s3 distinct earthquake shocks were felt in one night, and the earth is said to have been shaking almost continuously for two months.
 Southern senators and representa- tives are urging that the soldiers be removed from the yellow fever dis tricts of the South. Some claim that conditions favor an epidemic of the dread disease. Active measures are being taken to protect the army camps.
 General Barillas is the president of Guatamala and has ranked as almost a six-times millionaire. The General is supposed to have led a gay, are-free sort of life, and it now comes out that his debts are &, 7o9, OG0, while he has in cash S52. 65. committee of bankers are in charge ot his business.
 The Spanish torpedo boat Femerario, which has been lowering along the east coast of South America for some months Is having a hard time finding a place of refuge. Its machinery is in bad shape, and it sought to remain in harbor of Paraguay. but its com mander has been ordered to either disown the vessel or leave the harbor
 il new feet has been fitted out by the government which it is thought has sailed for the Spanish coast It is the fastest American fleet thus far created, and it is intended to make it so interesting along the Spanish coast that the Cadiz fleet will be only too glad to remain at home, thus insuring the safety of Dewey in the Philippines from ar attack that has been some what feared.
 German army officers express con-
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

The fiagsl What townships will win them!
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

Judge c. B. Gerald, who killed w. A. and J. W. Harris at Waco, Texas, in fight caused by Brann's Iconoclast, has been acquitted. Since the killing of Editor Brann, Judge Gerald has edited the Iconoclast.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

"Remember the Mainel"-aIso Vote for Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-06-15

A man going by the name of George c. Brown has cabled to Spain for the privilige to privateer along the western coast of America It is thought the desire is to prey on the treasure ships bearing gold from the Klondike.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
GREAT DIPPER'S NEW NAME.
A Bright Little Chicago Girl Says the
Angels Use 1t to BOIL Easter
Eggs In.

There are a great number of West
side families-about 0 10000 Of them
thai boast the possession of smart chill
dren. One of these possesses a four
year-o!d girl who frequently makes her
parents laugh. On the evening OF Easter
Sunday she was seated with her fat:e:
in the window seat when he called hel
attention to the Great Dipper in the
northern heavens, says the Chicago
Chronicle.
81 know all about that" cried little
Bernice, clnpping her hands. That's
the dipper that the angels boil their
Easter eggs in"
On another occasion, being repri.
manded by her mother for some trifinp
fault, she declared, by way of defense:
Eyes, and if the world was t. crack
open, mamma would say it was my
fault"
She is quite a singer. and her rendi-
ton Of popular songs often excites mer-
riment. Thus:
Mary had n little lamb:
Po;iceman's white as snow. p
Her idea Of Sherman's march to the
sea is expressed thus:
Hurrah! hurrah! the flag that makes you
freeze.
The other day she said to her mother.
with an air indicative of reflection and
the mastering of Il great idea:
Mamma. there are three Peters:
Pete over at the grocery store, my
papa and the pumpkin-eater."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
MILK MADE IN FRANCE.
LaSteal Fluid OF Commerce an
Important Item Among


Where would England be in case @.
war? She gets her bread from America
her butter from Denmark. her chees.
from Cai:ada. egg and ether :riie
rom the continen!, And--.t has jus
nten disccvercd--now gets much of he
mi.k supply from France.
MIX doesn't sound very war.ike. "a:
mild rs n:i'k" is n prov"rt'jai phrase
Sill ii is necessary to thu Fl; Nutrition
Ct the futCr" defenders nf Ifri;a,m. ~:
There is Considerable comria ii; in eng
land about becoming dependent 70
such a prime necessity of baby life upon
1 possible enemy at war.
London's egg supply has long come
from France, and as her collins haSt
come from She same Lively town it ha.
been TIE gruesome custom to impor
Partisan eggs in Partisan collins of tn,
cheaper sort. using the latter tempo
rari.y as packing boxes.
The difficulty may be met by an inter.
national agreement declaring baby!
rai.h can c~ontraband of war. so that the
cheerful whoop of the morning vcndcr
could he uninterrupted by the roar of
combat.
y measure more in favor, however, is
;he branding Of every bottle of foreign
milk made in France" How to man.
age this isn't so easy to decide.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
ON CHOOSING A R

If you have found your place, you oc-
cupation has the consent of every fac
ulty Of your being.
Beware of n talent which you cannot
hope to practice in perfection" Nature
hates all botched and half-fnished
work, and will pronounce her curse
upon it.
"Close application, integrity, atten-
ton to details, discreet Advertising"
are given as the four steps to success
by John Wanamaker, whose motto is,
"Do the next thing"
"No man is fit to win," says Bulwer,
"who has not sat down alone to think;
and who has not come forth with pur-
pose in his eye, with white cheeks, set
lips, and clenched palms, able to say:
L am resolved what to do"
If possible, choose that occupation
which focuses the largest amount OF
your experience and tastes. You will
then not only have q congenial voca-
ton, but will utilize largely your skill
and business knowledge, which is your
true capital.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12

A great commotion seems to have
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
a service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This is not a new de-
parture by any means, as the Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad Company and
it's connections have been operating a
through car service between the Pa
citic and Atlantic Coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver. Kansas City and
Chicago for years, and three da! q
each week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are Of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. A Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
Of q Special Excursion agent,
whose duty it is to e that passen-
gers are given every comfort and at.
tentiun. For further information, ap-
ply to my agent, or FL. f. Nevins.
General Agent, or to Fl. NJ. Gushing,
Travelling Passenger Agent, ID. & r.
g. II. H., So West Bird South st. Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
UNITRD STATES LAND OFFICE,
Carson City. Nevada, June @, 1893.


To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :-Notice is
hereby given that the Central Pacific Kali
road Co. has fled in this once q list Of
lands situated in the townships described
below, and has applied for q patent for said
lands; that the list is open to the public
for inspection and a copy thereof, by de-
scriptive subdivisions, has been posted in o
convenient place in this ONCE, for the in
spection OF all persons interested and the
public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date Of this notice, protests or contests
against the claim Of the company to any
tract or subdivision within any section or
part Of section, described in the list on the
ground that the same Is more valuable for
mineral b for agricultural purposes, will
be received and noted for report to the Gen
eral Land ONCE at Washington, D. @.
The following are the subdivisions de.
soribed, to-wit:
All OF Sec. I, T. 35 NJ, r. SO E., NJ. d. NJ.
All Of Sec. II. t. IS N, r. SO b., NJ. d. N.
All OF Sec. Is, T. IS NJ, r. SO T., NJ. d. NJ.
All Of Sec. %, T. IS N, r. So e, NJ. H. NJ.
All Of Sec. %, 35 N, X. 50 E., NJ. d. NJ.
E.. II Of Sec. 81, T. 35 N, K. 50 E., NJ. D.. NJ.
All OF SEQ. IS, T. IS N, r. 50 E., N, d. NJ.
o. H. GALLUP,
Register.
D. H HALL,
June 10. 1898. Receiver.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
|[:t1f4M1|
Route !
Say
Huntington"

when the ticket agent asks you what
railroad east of Denver You want
your ticket to read over.
The Burlington is the shortest line
from Denver 10 Omaha, Chicago, st.
Louis, and everywhere east Of those
cities.
1t is the only line out of Den yer
running two fast trains daily to Oma-
ha and Chicago. They leave at $50
a. m. and $3.50 p. m.
Tickets at Offices OF connecting
lines.
w. F. MCMILLAN, Gen'I Agt.,
ala s.. w. Temple St., Salt lake city.
II. r. Ncslen,
Trav, Pass. Agt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-12
THE Law.
All subscribers Should Read the
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.

1. All subscribers who do not
give express notice to the contrary
are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2. II subscribers order the discon-
tinuance of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it until
all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers refuse or neglect
to take their periodicals. from the
Office to which they are directed, they
are responsible until they have set
tied their bills and ordered them dis
continued.
4. Subscribers moving to other
places without informing the pub.
Usher, and the papers are sent to the
former address, they are held re-
sponsihle.
5. The courts have decided that
refusing to take periodicals from the
office or removing and leaving them
u'SoAON hoA' pLluld ldClo cNIuouC0
of intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
they are bound to give notice at the
end of the time they do not wish to
continue taking it, and the subscriber
win be responsible until an express
notice with all. s~rrearages are sent to
the publisher.
Z. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers san arrest
anyone for fraud who take a paper
and refuses to pay for it.
Under the law the man who allows
his subscription to run along some
time unpaid. and then orders the
postmaster to mark it refused" and
have a postal card sent notifying the
publishes, leaves himself liable to ar
rest and fine. the same as for theft.