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The Mena star., 1898-03-16
clogged Bowels.

Constipation means not only un- healthy accumulations in the bowels,
 but condition poisonous to the entire body. It generates foul gases which poison the stomach, liver, heart kid ncys and blood. thus deranging the whole system. Moreover. it causes a paralysis in the muscular structure of the bowels, hence chronic constipation ensues with all it's accompanying evils.
 A simple cathartic is only temporary benefit. What is needed to perma- nently cure is a tonic that will strengthen the bowel structure and restore natural peristaltic movements. Priclxly Ash Bitters has an established repu tation.of many years standing as a system tonic and laxative. It does not purge or grip the bowels. leaving them weak and helpless, as do the drastic cathartics. It's action is gentle yet effectnal |. stimulates and strength ems the bowels, regulates the liver. tones up the stomach and when there is any kidney Arrangement it prompt ly extends its curative influence to those organs. Sold by F. c. Savage and Jacksok Drug Co. 2t
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
A Useful Book.

Mrs. E. A. Fisher, worthy widow of this place is canvassing for very useful and instructive book, entitled The Chatauqua Instructor of Elocu- tion, and meeting with fair success.
 The book is replete with practical suggestions and comprehensive illus tratious calculated to instruct those seeking information or knowledge in the art of speaking and should be in every family. especially where there are young people coming upon: the stage of action as citizens.
 It is in two styles of binding and is sold at S2. g and $3.25 according to style. Mrs. Fisher will call on our citizens and they should give her a liberal support in her effort to sustain herself and her children.
The Mena star., 1898-03-16

honor and glory to the brave men who will not see our noble country insult ed by such a miscreant as Spain. J. B. Graves has purchasd nice organ for his daughter, Arthura He is one ot Polk county's prosperous farmers.
 Messrs. Cole & Gam have moved their old Taylor mill to c. c Coles farm and are very busy, at least they make enough noise to be busy.
 We think we can hear the faint tinkling of the wedding bells in the west. Will let you know later on.
 AUNT POLLY
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
From Potter.

MT. Gilmore has moved.to Rust.
 MT. A. c. Goodwin has moved back to Potter
 Gaylord Keener is mail carrier from Potter to Mountain Fork.
 MT. Jones has bought forty acres of the old Lowther homestead and moved on it.
 MT. Ciauuts. of Elevator fame, paid us a visit last week and, by the way, he is ready for war. too.
 There has been quite a number of cases of pneumonia here this winter. Master Charlie Carr came very near dying: Miss Kate Pirtle was quite sick with it, also A. N. Prtle, but all are able to be up at this time
 War. War. Oh. the war talk we do have. wonder If it will be all talk and ne war. If was young man I'd certainly be ready to go by the side of George Webster as he says he will go if needed, although he is past 70 All
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
SOME DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
They Give rlena a Call While Return
 ing from Port Arthur

The !. $. 1aylor excursion party
 composed of about forty capitalists and their ladies and friends from Phil adelphia and other eastern points,
 passed through going south to Port Arthur last Thursday and returned Monday afternoon, stopping here about thirty minutes. The party com
 prised the following:
 w. H. Lucas and wife, ". $. Taylor and wife, c. II. Taylor. w c. Taylor, ". R. Mister, William Waterall, Reed A. Williams S B. Vrooman and wife, W. E. Skull, W. D. Black, Ezra Bowen, Miss Donaldson, Miss Gates, Dr. H. M. Howe, Miss Grace Howe, Walter Hinchman, J. H. Hoover, N. E. Kelly and wife, of Philadelphia, Pa,; C. H. Latta, Mrs. A. Bryan, New York City; Orange Merwin. Edward W. Marsh, Bridgeford, Conn; Frederick Moore, ". F. Sawyer, Boston; J. F. Small and wife, Lewistown, Me; Miss Taylor, of England; Miss Jackson. Greencastle, Ind; T. A. Barnes and wife, Amos Barnes, New Haven, Conn; w. D. Buck. Portland, Me-; Wm. Blakeslee. South Orange N. J.; Syddey Harwood and wife, Boston.
 During the stay the party took walk over the town and various were the expressions of wonder regarding the growth of the place ln the short time since it was started.
 President A. E. Stilwell and wife, in their private car, were with the party, returning home from New York, via. St. Augustine, Florida. New Orleans and Port Arthur. This was Mrs. Stilwelrs first visit herein fact her first trip over the road and she ex- pressed herself delighted with the trip and in seeing so much her hus- band had been instrumental in devel- oping.
 General Manager Robert Gillham and c. E Grannis, a heavy stockholder, were also with the party. Mir. Taylor is the treasurer of the M. K. & T. Trust Company, and was accompanied by his family. The party expected to take run up to Mt. Mepa, but the lateness of the hour of arrival here prevented and they pushed on to Kan sas City.
 The train was met on arrival here by the Port Arthur Route band which discoursed several pieces of music dur ing it's stay.
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
From Rocky.
Plenty of sunshine.

Plenty Of sunshine.
 Corn planting is on the program.
 J. l.. Horner and family, of Mena, were out visiting their many friends last Sunday.
 j. W. Connally is no longer 'squint- eyed'' for fine boy arrived at his house Monday.
 P. NJ. Claunts, who is travelling agent for the Ft. Smith Elevator, gave us a call last week and stayed over night with s. E. Cummings
 The young folks met at the resi- dence of w. A. Gordon last Sunday night and had very nice singing. ye scribe enjoyed it very much his best girl being present
 We would say to our fellow farmers to cease wasting and destroying their timber. The time has passed. or should be- when the farmers clear up their land to destroy all of the fine pine timber. There is now good de- mand for most anyfkind of tim Der and we have the pine, oak, hickory and gum and many other kinds. and if there is no demand now there will be in the near future.
 Oh. springtime is coming. and it makes us very proud to hear the birds singing, their loving songs so loud, and see the lambs playing. sjumping up and down, kicking up their heels as they run around LUKE.
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
Manners

Edmund Burke: Manners are of more importance than laws. Upon them, in great measuae the law de- bends. The law touches us but here and there, aud now and then. Man. ners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify. exalt or debase, barbarize or refine us, by.a constant, steady, uni. form, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe in. They give their whole form and color to our lives. According to their quality they aid morals. they supply them, or they totally destroy them"
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
A Dance at Hotel Capital.

Mrs Suske gave an informal dance last Thursday evening in honor of the opening of her new hotel on Hermann street The large building was brill liantly lighted and thrown open to the many guests who were given every attention possible to increase their pleasure. Tine large dining room was nsed for dancing and was occupied until late hour.
The Mena star., 1898-03-16

Children and adults tortured by burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases may secure instant relief by using De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It is the great Pile remedy. Pipkin & Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-03-16
Convenient to Know. |.

From the London Sun
 Cold sliced potatoes fry and taste better .if a teaspoonful of flour is sprinkled over them while trying.
 Rapid boiling or baking will tough en the tenderest meat. while slow and careful cooking will render the coars- est parts tender
 To prevent d bruise from diseoloring apply hot water immediately, or, if that IS not at hand, moisten some dry starch with cold water, and cover the bruised place.
 If you want baked potatoes in a hurry. boil them about fifteen min- utes; then put them in your hot oven till done, and they will be as nice as if all the cooking was done in the oven
The Mena star., 1898-03-16

Clear the brain and brace the body with few doses of Prickly Ash Bit ters. It IS par-exce Hence the saytem regulator. Sold by F. c. Savage and Jackson Drug Go.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
THE ULTIMATE STRUGGLE,

Russia and Great Britain Must Settle the
Question of Supremacy.
London, Jan. 22-The Daily Standard
in an editorial today presents the official
Conservative view of the Chinese situa-
ton. 1t saws:
"a calm survey of the situation as it
exists on the spot scarcely justifes the
sincere hope that by a mere lapse of
time everything will arrange itself.
Russia and Great Britain are now in
position in which it is clear that one or
the other will have to give way. 1t right
fully should not be Great Britain. II
our foreign office on this account per.
mits the charge d'affahes to coerce the
Chinese foreign office into a rejection of
our terms there will be an end to our in.
huence at the imperial court. 1t is not
the first test, but it is undoubtedly the
crucial one. St. Petersburg has chosen
the ground and thrown down the
challenge.
The Standard continuing says that
there is no lack of means of asserting in
action the principle so unequivocaliy
supported IN the recent utterances of Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, "If necessary at
the cost of war" The Standard says in
conclusion that Japan is with Great
Britain and that the naval strength of
the two countries is overwhelming.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
GAGE is THE STRAW.
The Republican Party is Grooming Under tho
Weight of it's Sc crctary of Treasury.

The Republican Party is Groan ing Under the
Weight of its Secretary of Treasury.
Washington, Jan. 22-"Secretary Gage
must be put out OF the cabinet or the ad-
ministration will lose plumber of sup
porters" is the way a western senator
looks at the situation. In an interview
his senator said: "If the president
stands by Gage a break and lively time
will follow. For two months the western
members have been on the edge of un-
certainty. They believe that the presi-
dent will live up to the promises of the
St. Louis platform. If he does, he can.
not afford to refuse to retire Gage, who
step by step is becoming bolder and has
finally declared for single gold stand.
ard. He is creating an impression at
home and abroad that the administration
is with him. The western senators will
not and can not afford to endorse the
currency plan of the secretary and the
self constituted monetary commission.
IT 1t had not been for the unwise policy
of the administration, the Teller resolu-
ton would not have been brought up at
the present time. The senate is COM
PEELED to let the world know that it does
not endorse Gage"
Other Republican senators talk the
same way. Many will be heard between
now and next Thursday and that is the
reason they do not wish to be quoted.
Wolcott maintains that the president
will take occasion to repudiate the secre-
tary. but none of his Republican associ.
ates agree with him. Another opinion is
that Cages and the other currency
schemes will be allowed to merely drop
out OF sight.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Gen. Garcia Reported Dead.

Havana, Jan. 2I-Although nothing
appears to be known on the subject at
Spanish headquarters, persistent rumors
were in circulation today to the effect
that General Calixto Garcia, the famous
insurgent leader, had been killed in re-.
cent engagement with the Spanish
troops.
According to information from Span
ish sources. General Castellanos, being
aware that the insurgent government
was established at Esperanza, in build
ings constructed by the insurgents. ff-
teen leagues from Puerto Principe, at
the extreme west end of the Cubitas
ridge. proceeded in that direc with
1000 infantry, 4oo cavalry and two field
cannon. After three days trying marches.
he forced difficult position on the
fourth day and overcame the obstinate
resistance of Loco insurgents. pursuing
them more than six miles and destroy
ing and Burning the houses at Esper.
anz,. including the insurgent govern.
m.nt buildings.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
TROUBLE BREWING.
The Intercollegiate Oratorical ASSOCIATION
is Threatened With a Split.

The Intercollegiate Oratorical ASSOCIATION
is Threatened With Split.
1t was rumored today that all is not
harmony in the society of young collie.
gians known as the Colorado In,ercclle
giate Oratorical association, comprising
the State university, Denver university
and Colorado college. The last named
institution, it appears, is enjoying fit of
the sulks and refuses to play any more.
In short the oratorical contest which was
to have taken place in Denver on Feb
ruary I8, will be participated in only by
Representatives of Denver and Boulder,
unless the Springs college men apply
ointment to their wounded feelings and
return to the fold. The true inwardness
of the trouble, however, is said to be the
absence of oratorical enthusiasm in the
denominational school and the inability
of the managers to procure al one will
ing or able to compete for state honors.
Last Saturday session of the commit
tee representing each of the institutions
IN the league was held IN Denver to COM
plete general arrangements and to select
judges for the contest. Just previous to
the convening of the committee the rep
resentatives of Denver and Boulder heard
rumors that the Colorado Springs boys
had decided to withdraw. When con.
fronted with these rumors, the Springs
man refused to talk and stated that he
wished the meeting to proceed and that
he would make report afterward. The
others refusing to proceed without the
statement first he was compelled to talk
and told his pitiful tale. The statement
in brief was that the Springs men had
from various sources learned that the
State University students considered
themselves in a superior class to that
enjoyed by the attendants at the denom-
national college, both in athletics and
oratory. The committee adjourned with
out any settlement of the matter with
the understanding, however, that the
Springs man should write to the others
after his return to his college and inform
them of the action, if any, his institution
would take. 1t later leaked out that
Colorado College had taken action on
the day preceding the committee meet.
ing in Denver and decided to Withdraw
from the association, as there had been
no preparation made for contesting and
it being too late to begin. For some
reason the representative from the
school refrained from
stating these facts.
No definite declaration has as yet been
made by any of the institutions interest
ID, but it is not expected that any amic.
able settlement will be reached in time
o insure the return of the Congregation
lists this year, and probably after that
hey won't have chance to return
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
NEWHOUSE RESIGNS.

The Merchants Police Officer Will Retire
From the Force on Monday Next.
Harry R. Newhouse this afternoon an
nounced that he will resign from the
position of merchants police officer on
Monday next. Mr.. Newhouse in retiring
states that he desires to thank all the
merchants that have patronized him dur
ing his term. He does not state the rea-
son for his resignation, but it is believed
to be on account of the charges preferred
against him in the justice court, for the
trial of which he now stands bound over
to the April term of the district court.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
UP. Incorporates in Denver.

Denver, Jan. 22-The secretary of
state today received $4,000 as fee for
the incorporation of the Union Pacific
railway system. with a capital of $780,
100000 This is the largest fee ever paid
in the state and second largest in the
United States.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Newhouse Bound Over.

Judge Henderson this morning an
nounced his decision in the case of Harry
R. Newhouse charged with supplying
liquor TO an habitual drunkard, and bound
him over for trial in the April term of
the district court in $3.50 bonds.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Longstreet is Waiting.

Washington, Jan. 22-The venerable
General Longstreet and his young wife
are here waiting for the confirmation of
his nomination as commissioner of rail.
roads. AS the pair are sight seeing in
the interim, they attract much attention
and groups OF admiring spectators sur
round them wherever they go.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Italy Goes After Hayti,

Rome, Jan. 22-It is stated that war
ship is on the eve of sailing for Hayti to
enforce the demands of the government
for violent and illegal treatment of Ital.
ians in that country.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Cut in klondyke Rates.

Chicago, Jan. 22-Klondyke passenger
rates are hopelessly demolished and cut
rates of all kinds are being furnished on
the party basis. From Chicago to
Seattle rates are given for one cent a
mile
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
5 NEWS.
WAR CLOUDS THREATENING.
Congress Stays in Session to Guard Against
Emergency.

congress StAyB III SesSlOn 10 Uuaru Against
Emergency.
Washington, Jan. 22-The senate was
in session today, the first Saturday since
the present congress convened. This IS
on account Of private order from the
president, as it is feared that a crisis in
the Cuban situation may result at any
time and he desires that congress should
be able to act Immediately.
The state department is silent in re-
gard to the matter, but it is understood
that secret advices received from Consul
General Lee caused the order.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
SUCCEEDS MCKENNA.

Hon. j. w Grlges of New Jersey is Ap
pointed Attorney General.
Washington, Jan. 22-Among the ap-
pcintments made today was that of Hon.
]. w. Grggs of New Jersey for attorney
general.
Daily camera., 1898-01-22
Silver OuOLatiOn.

New York, Jan. 22-Silver is quoted
at 5oH today. W
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25
CHANGES, w. COUGHLIN AND F s. RAWLINS ARE TO BE
 PROMOTED.
TWO OFFICES ABOLISHED.
Trainmaster Elmer Richards Has Resigned to Accept a Position
 With L. < \. ". Ky.

We learn from al emp oye ef the Cotton Belt Railroad that circular letter has been issued from Tyler, Texas, making several changes in the officers of this division of that railroad and abolisbing two offices, as follows:
 Mr. W, CoughIin, with headquart- CTS at Tyler, Texas, but formerly of thls city, has been appointed Sup erintendent of all territory from Fexarkana 10 Cairo, with head quarters at Pine Buff.
 Mr. F. s. Ramlirs, formerly sup. erintendent of the Miisour; division with Leadq }arters at Joaesboro, has been appointed Tralnmaster of Il
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PINE BLUfFIla
Appointed Master Mechanic of the
 Black 6 White River Ky. /

Mr. Ernest Galbraitb, a practical and experienced maehjnist at the Cotton Belt shops, was Saturday appointed master mechanic of t e Black 6s White River raj road witb headquarters at Brinkley, The an- pointment is 10 go into effect on January 1st 1899.
 The many friends of this well known gentleman will be glad To hear o; his good appointment ard are fully convinced tbat he is most capable of performing the duties to which he has been assigned.
 Mr. GaIbraith is a son of Mr. R M. Galbraitb, master mechanic If the Cotton Belt shops at this pace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

appreciation Tyler Hnfor with complete vindcaton good ud The present calling excellence of Shakespeare To mary the whole The with which jointly of these players each individually and mneny successful hailed the theatre of this that attrac Shaxesp9arean like little girl the When it i good it is good horrd O1y profound respect for led make the Shaespeaean
 study popular patronage approval have theirs Nothing has omitted completeness smallest detail production which they offer Lavish splendid scenery it being with the Booth Barrett productions, is u5ordinaed with reenlessns the interpretation great the There plays repertoire Dronat Hening John supporting company scarcely vvldy From and Shakespeare nothing which and this fact mind
 selecting whose here romises This strong appear opera Christmas presenting strongest The Merchant of with MT Macean Shylock Miss Tyler Hanford night v the b Mir Maceau appearing in the title role Miss Tyler. as Desderonia, and MT Hanford as iago
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25
territory from rexarkana to Cairo with headquarters at Pine Bluff.

territory from Texarkana to Cairo with headquarters at Pine Bluff.
 The above changes do away with the Trainmaster's offices at Jones' boro and Pine Bluff, held by J. ". Metealf and Elmer Richards, re. speetiveIy. They also abolish the office of Superin tendent Kenward, of this city.
 Messrs J W. Metcalf and Billy Kenward are to be assigned to other duties with the company, while Mr. Elmer Richards has resigned to accept the position of general man ager of the L. & Y. W. Ky, con neetiug with the Cotton Belt Rail way at Stamps, Ark.
 The date at which the aoove cir cp'ar goes into effect is not known, but is presumed to be effective January l, 1899
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25
4 POOR ORpH4H.
Miss Dollie stagg Died at the
 Infrmary.

Miss DoIlie Stagg, the poor or. phan girl, aged 19, who was so bad ly burned at the home of Nr. Will son, a few days ago, an account of which appeared in Tuesday Graph- ic, was relieved of her pam and agony Friday evening al lhr { III ary, by passing 10 her reward,
 From the time of the accident, she had been suffering intense Fain aad all hopes of her recovery were laid aside by ta4 attea ti45 paysi- clans.
 The funeral took place from the residence of MT. H. T. Krider, 7l2 West Fourth avenue, at two o'clock Saturday afteanoon, Rev. Anderson, officiating.
 Through the kind efforts of Mr.B. L Krlder, a large sum of money was raised among the Cotton Belt ooys, who liberal!y contribr ted and which amount will go 10 pay the poor unfortuaat's funeral and other expenses incurred during her iIl- ness.
 No relatives whatever are left to mourn her un timely demise
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NY YNSIEhEAL,
MT. Harry c Bum, Jr., and Miss
 Kate Larkin to Wed ~

MT. Harry G. Bum, Jr., aud Ma,s Kate Larkin will be quletlY marrled at 6:39 o'clock this morning at shr home of the brides parents on Sou-h Walnut street, Rev. C. V Dan.et performing the ceremony.
 The bride IS the cbarm ag daugn- ter of Mr. and Mrs. ]. N. Larkln, and is quite an accom- piished youug lady.
 Mir. Bum is the son of Chef Jus tice Bum, and holds tn responst- ole position oi uUo9k-pper at the Westbrook Gran & Commission Go. of this city.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Bum wll leaveoa the morning train for lattle Rock, where they will spend her honeymoon the guest of relatives
 The newly welded pair have our heartiest e3ngrat ulations and best wishes for their future happiness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

Mir. Chas. H. Thompson, the popu- lar teIegrapher at the Fowler Board of Trade, left Friday for Paris, Tex, where he will. on the 18th inst. wei Miss Mary Cross. a very accomplish ed daughter of banker of that city. Tn advance we extend our best wish es for their future happiness.l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

Mrs. Branner, mother of Mrs. B c. Arnold. arrived in the city Friday afternoon from Knoxville, Tenn, and will spend the holidays with relatives here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

Mrs. J, c. Schloss and daughters left Saturday afternoon for Memphis where they will spend the holidays with relatives.
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We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mir. j. G Mana. formerly of this city, but now in the drug busi- ness i'll Little Rock, and hope soon to note his recovery.
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Mrs, Eugene ties and daughters, after pleasant stay with relatives in This city, left Friday afternoon for her home in Birmingham. Ala. She was accompanied by Miss Retta Wefthrimer, who will visit relatives in that city for several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

Wanted To hire good girl who can make herself useful to a family of three. Must be good milker r. Call at 12A5 west Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-25

4 number of teachers Tn the public schools of this c1ty were the recip- tents of very handsome jhristmas prelents from different grades.
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The public schools of the city were dismissed Friday for a weeks holiday vacation.