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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

Lieutenant Colonel Maus, U. S. A.,
who has had charge of the physical
examination of the twelve thousand
New York militiamen mustered into
the service of the United States, has
made very interesting report upon
the subject Of this inquiry. He finds
that it was necessary to examine
seventeen thousand soldiers in order
to obtain twelve thousand up to the
required physical standard, which was
placed very high; some think too
high. Of this number the three up
country regiments were far superior
to the city troops in physical develop
ment, a logical result of the tonic Of
pure air and out Of door employment
and recreation. Of the city soldiers
Colonel Maus found the cavalry supe-
rior to the infantry-clearly tribute
to the value of exercise on horseback.
Among the infantry the chief causes
of rejection were q tendency to hollow
chests and impaired vision, unmistak-
able evidence Of long days at desk
work and porting over ledgers. Poor
feet was another frequent defect, and
deafness was not uncommon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
photographer Rates.

PhOtOgrapH6fB NHltss
"Woman-"How much for chill.
dren's pictures?"
Photographer - "Two dollars
dozen, madam.
"Why-er-I've only got
nine. Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Unequal to the Task.

"Can you split wood?"
Madame, I'm from Boston. I
couldn't even split an infnitive."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Unconscious Cerebration.

"Here, how's this? In this article
on poets you speak of the 'stepladder
of fame"
''I wrote that one day when my
wife was cleaning house. Chicago
Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Hog Bristles From China.

A large proportional the hog bristles
that are made into brushes of all sorts
are obtained from China.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
A Sure Cure.

GLOW did your husband get cured
of the habit OF walking in his sleep?"
eve moved into fiat. Chicago
News.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Irreparable Damage.

"What can do more damage than o
bull in china shop?" asked Mr.!
Birmingham of Mr.. Manchester. :
"Well, the shorts in grain think
that the bulls in the wheat field have
been doing terrible damage lately"
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Glad to Go.

''Look here, George" said Mrs.
Pepper, GIVE been aggravated enough,
so don't you put me out"
''Certainly not, my love-" returned
George suavely, "I'll 60 out myself.
Don't sit up for me. Pick Me Up.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
BY MARY CAIN.

ELL me, Dorothy,
where have you
been for the last
two hours? Your
face is flushed and
you look so IN
tidy" said Colonel
Norlan, as h is
daughter entered
the library in 6
somewhat undigni.
fed manner.
ooh, Ihaye been
up in the garret
turnino thinos nm.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

night.
81 think shall leave tomorrow.
am through with my business. 1 shall
probably spend few days in Wash
ington. I suppose I'll not have seen
the North unless I see Washington. u
ooh! don't think Of going so soon,
Why, the idea of such thing! Stay
and see our metropolis. It's far ahead
of any other city of the North"
Before Fred went back to his room
that evening he had promised to stay,
nor did he need much coaxing to helr
him make up his mind to do So
Colonel Norlan and his daughter had
greeted Fred so heartily that he fell
he was quite welcome. Fred anG
Dorothy were together much Of the
time, and Fred never spent so happy
q week in all his life; the truth was
that before the end of the week h
loved Dorothy beyond measure. Whe1
he left he promised to visit his friends
again at Christmas time.
On Fred's return to his home he
had much to tell his father of the
Norlan family. Nor did it escape thu
notice of Mr.. Darling that very Otter
there came in the mails neat, well
filled envelopes addressed to Mr.. Free
Darling.
At Christmas time Fred made hi
promised visit to Ashley, and whel
he returned to his home he told hi
father Of his engagement to Dorothy
They were married quietly on tn
Monday before Ash Wednesday, in tn
parish chapel, and Dorothy, anxious t.
see her Southern home, said good-by
to her friends, and they were soon o.
their journey.
Fred's father was delighted with hi
sons choice, and it was not long be
fore he thought there was no one il
the world quite so charming and beau
tiful. By her kind, loving manner
and true devotion for her church, MI
Darling, ST., was influenced, to tn
joy of all, back to his old faith, and 9
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub lie to know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to tre needy and suffering, The propri- etors of Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. have given away over ten million trial bot tels of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hope less cases. Asthma, bronchitis, hoarse- ness and all diseases of the throat, chest and lungs are surely cured by it. Call on r. c. Savage, druggist, and get free trial bottle. Regular size 50 cents and si. Every bottle guaran- teed, or price refunded.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
FILLED WITH SQUIRREL SHOT.
Andy Kinney the Victim of a Very
 Serious Accident.

Andy Kinney, night hostler at the round house was very painfully and seriously wounded while out hunting last Friday.
 In company with a party of friends he was out on camp hunt about thirty miles from the city in the h. dian Territory. Friday afternoon about o'clock shotgun in the hands of Sam Littlejohn, who went along to drive the team, was accidentally dis. charged, and the contents-a load of No. 4, or squirrel shot--striking Mir. Kinney in the back ranging from the head to lower part of his back. After the accident his comrades started to town for doctor and made prepara- tions to bring him in. Dr. Ramey was called and went out, meeting the wag- on carrying Mir. Kinney ten miles out of town. After giving temporary re- lief, he was taken to his home on West Sherwood avenue. Upon examination it was found that thirty-nine shot were imbeded in his body and to such depth that it was impossible to re- move any of them.
 At present he is resting as well as could be expected under the existing circumstances and Dr. Ramey is hope ful for his recovery.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poi sons in the blood, baekache, nervous ness, headache and tired, listless run down feeling. But there's no need to ner, Idaville, Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are just the thing for man when he is all run down, and don't care whether he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything could take. l can now eat anything and have new lease on life. Only 50 cents at F. C. Savage's drug store. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
New Law Firm.

Mir. Andrew Johnson, who recently came to Mena from Ashville, Ala, as noted in the Star, has formed a CO., partnership with Attorney Pole Me- Phetrige under the firm name of Me- Phetrige & Johnson Mr. Johnson has practiced law for twenty i've years, most of the time as counselor for railway corporations He has been in the South for about twenty five years, but was in Chicago three years. having gone there to educate his children. While in Chicago he en- gagged in the practice of law and was the president of the Americas British Possession Gold Mining Co.,, and made three trips to Europe in the interest of the company,
 This makes very strong law firm as Mir. McPhetrige is the best known and one ot the most energetic lawyers in this portion of Ark ansas.
 Mir. Johnson has sent for his family wife and three children-and they will arrive Sunday to make Mena their home.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
To Work for a Public Library.

At meeting of the Womans' Liter ary society of Mena last week it was decided that the society should take up the work of giving Mena a public library. The fact that the townsite company set aside d block of ground to be used to place library building upon gives them start in their laudi- ble undertaking. They expect by giving entertainments. suppers and benefits besides interesting those in the work who are interested Tn the progress of Mena, to raise sufficient amount of money to build good building and fill it with books, giving the city first class public library.
 The ladies are certainly to be con- graduated upon selecting such an ex- cellent cause in which to exert their energy. With their strong progressive organization, the citizens of Mena can expect big results and should not fail to give all the assistance required to carry this public enterprise forward to success. The first step in securing money for the library fund will be m giving Dutch supper which will take place in the near future.
 The club met with Mrs. A. Frady yesterday for very interesting ses- sion. Next Tuesday Mrs. Finney will entertain the ladies.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
WEDDINGS THIS WEEK.
Two Happy Events-LittIelohn- Mar
 tin and Knight -Mahan.

LITTLEJoHN- MARTIN. morn ing immediately after church services at the NJ. E. church, south, Rev. c. J. Green retired te his parsonage where he united in marriage Mir. E. $ Little john and Miss Fannle Martin, both of this city. The bride is sister of Per cy Martin, conductor on the Pitts burg X Gulf road. Mir. Littleiohn is the sou of J. E. Littlejohn and a mem- Der of the firm of J. E. Littlejohn X Co, grocers. Both parties are we'll known in the city and highly respect ed.
 KNIGHT MARIAN. At : o'clock Mon day evening, Mir. c. w. Knight and Miss Alice Mahan were united in mar riage at the home of Mir. and Mrs. L. D. Scroggins, by Rev. c. J. Greene in the presence of a small gathering of friends. Both the contracting parties are well known in the city. Mss Ma han has been head clerk for MT. Scrog- gins since he has been in business here, which dates back to the beginning of the town. She has made many warm friends to give their best wishes Mir. Knight is the senior member of the Mena Grocery Co. and since coming to Mena, less than a year ago. has taken a prominent place in business circles. After the wedding the party went to Ho- tel National where supper was served. Yesterday Mir. and Mrs. Knight left for weeks wedding trip through Texas. After their return they will be at home in the new cottage Mr. Knight has built on Fleming street.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
The Germans Religious Services.

Sunday morning the Germans, who have arrived in the city, held religious services at the M. E. church parsonage Nearly all the Germans that are here attended and a number of our citizens were present. Their services were conducted much the same as in our own churches, except in singing the leader reads line, after which the congregation sings it, and so on, until the song is finished, The singing was very good, many of them having ex- cel,ent voices, The preacher used no manuscript or note to preach from and spoke in an ordinary tone of voice, do- ing no yelling, as many of our English speaking ministers do.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
THE GERMAN COLONY.
Ninety-One Strong, They Come to
 Mena for Homes.

Friday mornings train from Kansas City drew two extra coaches into this city which were filled with Germans and their baggage, straight from the old country
 Upon their arrival instead of taking them to the several hotels in the city, they were giver vacant building on Sherwood avenue where they could do their own cooking-those who wished to = and others could take their meals at the various restaurants. Only few of them could speak English, and it was therefore very difficult for the average citizen to have any con- versation with them. But our real estate men did the best they could to entertain them by taking them for a ride over the city.
 After few days spent in looking around they began to look for employ ment and homes. A few were em- ployed by the Mena Telephone Co., OuC, d StOhC hAdoous Wrht tO WOIh db S2 30 per day; another bought out a shoe repairing shop. Quite a party went down to Rust to go upon and farm the railroad company's lands at that point Others have not selected homes or employment, but the entire colony are well satisfied and are that class of industrious Germans that will make excellent citizens of Polk county It is said that this colony is only the advance guard of over 500 families that are waiting for report before they start to this new country to make homes
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
RUMOR OF 4 Bic DEAL.
President StiIwelI Has Big Railroad
 Schemes

The rumor which was circulated last week in regard to the Chicago X Alton railroad buying the Pittsburg & Gulf has made a decided change, the facts in the ease being that the Stilwell peo- pie have deal on foot to buy the Chicago & Alton, thus giving an out let for Chicago to the Gulf and the Pittsburg x Gulf line to Chicago and St. Louis
 The latest report is that hitch has occurred in the deal as the securities offered by the syndicate representing the Plttsburg & Gulf are not entirely satisfactory and unless some complica- tions are disentangled, the big deal may fall through.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Killed in the Switch Yards.

Dr. V. T. Atchlnson, an old gentle man who came here from Hot Springs and has been making hls home with a family named Burnett in the south part of town was run oyer by an en- g'2e iR the switch yards and killed about Il o'clock this morning. He was walking along the side of the track and after passing an engine in charge of Hostler E. Nj. Coffee. he started to cross the track as the engine started to back up towards him. Coffee and switchman standing near yelled at the old man, but he did not hear them un- LII 1t was too late. The engine struck hin, knocked him down and dragged nm nearly fifty feet before running over him, cutting his head in two and cutting off both legs A coroner sJury IS Investigating the case.
 The old man was about 65 years old, but was very active and had excellent nearing. He has daughter in Kan sas. who has been telegraphed of the sad accident.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
A BAD SMASH UP.
TWO Freight Trains Collide and Finch
 Damage DOne-No Lives | nst

Last Thursday morning at s.oo . disastrous freight.wreck took place on the Pittsourg X Gulf just this side of 'anssen' A double-head special was coming north and single. header 'pecial going south with orders to pass at Jansen. The north bound train, Tn charge of Conductor Forras, wi'n engineers Layton and Steele and nireinen Boles and Tamney, was un- aole to stop at Janssen on aceount ot oao working air breaks on the heavy grace. 1t ran about a mile past Jans. sen and as it slid around curve at a rate Of about six miles an hour if me, the south bound train in charge of conductor McWilliams, with Engineer Danlels and Fireman Easley in the cao. The latter train was going at a speed of about fifteen miles an hour. After seeing it was impossible to aVoio a collision all the men jumped from their engines, Layton, Roles and lanney were more or less injured but not seriously. Only good fortune saved them from death. Engineer Lay ton jumped off trestle at point twenty feet above the ground.
 Only three cars were smashed uu out the three engines were badly damaged. All will have to be taken to the shops for extensive repairs.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
A Fire Scare Saturday Night.

Saturday evening few minutes be- fore six o'clock. Dr. Gibbs and pr. Reese noticed blazes shooting up from around aud inside fue at the Hick- man House. Dr. Gibbs turned in an alarm and Dr. Reese informed MT. Greeson. the proprietor of the hotel, who climb bed the fire escape ladder to to the roof and extipguished the flames with a bucket of water before any damage was done.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life pills Every pill IS sugar coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength. listlessness into energy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only % cents per box. Sold by F. C. Savage
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Neat Stone Work.

Mir. A. E. Brown, the brick and stone mason, has recently completed an out side fire place at his hous. in the southern part of town which not only shows good work, but the beauty of our native stone when properly dressed and worked. Mir. Brown contcmplates building him stone house of the same material by another year. at least.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Tenderness or aching in the small of .ne back is serious symptom. The kidneys are suffering. Take Prickley Ash Bitters at once. It is reliable kidney remedy and system regulator and will cure the trouble before 1t de velops it's dangerous stage. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

A bottle of Prickley Ash Bitters kept in the house and used occasion- ally, means good health to the whole
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
House Breakers, Work.

Bud Bickle. who has taken up his residence on his farm near Heath, was in the city Thursday and reported a rather heavy loss he sustained at the hands of some unknown burglars last Tuesday. While out at work, parties broke to his hanse and carried his trunk out into thicket near by where it was broken open and all the val uables carried away. Among the missing articles was new suit of clothes, fine ivory handled revolver and several dollars in money, besides numerous less valuable articles. There seems to Le no clue to lead to the capture of the guilty parties. MT. Bickle figures his loss at about $5o.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
To Subscribers.

Those knowing themselves indebted to the Star for subscription arc re- spectfully and urgently requested to call and settle in some way soon.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Go to the Arkansaw Store for your Christmas candies. cakes. tobacco and cigars. 47-4t
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
Choice Residence Lots.

All cleared and enclosed, ready to plant to garden or fruit, for sale cheap and on easy payments. Apply to
 A. W. ST. JOHN, 46-tf at Star Office.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

We carry the safety oil cans three and five gallons. J. B. Littlejohn & Co. i7-4t.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Late to bed and early to rise, pre- pares a man for his home in the skies But early to bed and a Little Early Riser, the pill that makes life longer and better and wiser. Pipkin &s Hanes
The Mena star., 1898-11-23
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

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 ur and Mrs. Fred Rausch returned ,.s, week from vist in Iowa.
 urs Wm. Scroggins left this morn ,,o for Bearden, Ark, to visit rela- tiges.
 The Kansas City Meat Market makes
 elegant display of fresh meats for Thanksgiving.
 w. St John returned Monday fro,u business trip to Kansas City and Carthage, Mo
 M Vestfall, of the Westfall Com ..;ssion Co. of Fort Smith, was in the .;tv last week on business.
 Rev. c. J. Greene left Monday even- ;og for Little Rock to attend the conference of the NJ. E. church, south, ,,bich meets there this week.
 A sweet potato was left at the Star office last week that weighed five and three quarter pounds It was grown bv H. w. Cummings, who resides about afteen miles west of the city.
 q w. White of Hntson, l. T., came in on the local last night for medical treatmedt for his foot which he had accidentally shot with a winchester rife yesterday afternoon.
 John North, an employe of the Mena Lumber Co, had finger on his right hand badly mashed while oiling one of the planers at the mill Friday While ouite seriously mashed, it is thought the finger can be saved.
 Mat Parker, who is private in the Second Arkansas now located at An niston. Ala, arrived in the city several days ago to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. He expects to start back about Saturday.
 R. R. St. John leaves thls evening for Kansas City to spend few days with his brother and see the big foot ball game between his old college, the Missouri State University, and the Kansas State University.
 F. A. Waters, who resides one mile east of town called at the Star office last week and left large bunch of peach and cherry bloss pms which he gathered from trees on his farm They were as pretty and fresh as could be and foreibly reminds one of the beautiful weather we have been en. toying
 Mrs. J. E. Robinson, mother of Mrs. F. 5 Depew, left Monday for Norman, Okla, and will go from there to her home in Texae. Before leaving she called, in company with Mrs. J. J. Ellis to subscribe for the Star and said she was very much in love with our city and wished to keep posted in Its progress.
 Dr. Kelly and wife of Cagile, Ark, have been spending several days visit ing with Mrs. Kelly's parents. J. B. Littlejohn and wife. and have decided to locate here. They have ordered their household goods shipped and are look ing around to buy home. Since the arrival of Mir. and Mrs. Kelly and the marriage of s. E. Littlejohn, J. E. Lttlejohn is the rossessor of four sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law, all living in Mena.
 Killed in the Switch Yards.
 Dr. V. T. Atchlnson, an old gentle eRax ,1x~o Il Tot
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

ur and Mrs. Fred Rausch returned ', rock from a vist in Iowa.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

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The Mena star., 1898-11-23

A. Westfall, of the Westfall Com mission Co. of Fort Smith, was in the .;tv last week on business.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Rev. c. J. Greene left Monday even- ;og for Little Rock to attend the conference of the M. E. church, south, ,yhich meets there this week.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

A. W. St John returned Monday from business trip to Kansas City and Carthage, Mo.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

A sweet potato was left at the Star oAice last week that weighed five and three quarter pounds It was grown hv H. w. Cummings, who resides about fifteen miles west of the city.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Mat Parker, who is private in the Second Arkansas now located at An. niston. Ala, arrived in the city several days ago to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. He expects to start back about Saturday.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Mrs. Wm. Scroggins left this morn ,.r for Bearden, Ark, to visit rela- tiges-
 The Kansas City Meat Market makes elegant display of fresh meats for Thanksgiving
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

R. R. St. John leaves thls evening for Kansas City 10 spend few days with his brother and see the big foot ball game between his old college, the Missouri State University, and the Kansas State University.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

John North, an employe of the Mena Lumber Co, had finger on his right hand badly mashed while oiling one of the plauers at the mill Friday. While auite seriously mashed, it is thought the finger can be saved,
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

c. w. White of Hntson, l. T., came in on the local last night for medical treatmedt for his foot which he had accidentally shot with winchester rife yesterday afternoon.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

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The Mena star., 1898-11-23

Mrs. J. E. Robinson, mother of Mrs. F. s. Depew, left Monday for Norman, Okla, and will go from there to her home in Texae. Before leaving she called, in company with Mrs. J. J. Ellis, to subscribe for the Star and said she was very much in love with our city and wished to keep posted in Its progress.
The Mena star., 1898-11-23

F. A. Waters, who resides one mile east of town called at the Star o office last week and left large bunch of peach aud cherry bloss pms which he gathered from trees on his farm. They were as pretty and fresh as could be and foreibly reminds one of the beautiful weather we have been en. toying.