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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
FEARFUL FOREST FIRES
HALF OF THE TIMBER IN COLO
RADO Is THREATENED.
A Quarter of a Million Dollars Already
Gone Up in Blazes, and More Will Go
Unless the Flames Are Checked.

Denver Sept. 24.-Reports of destruct-
i've forest fires which threaten over half
the timber in the state were confirmed to-
day by f. F. Campbell. superintendent OF
fish hatcheries, who has Just returned
from a four-weeks' trip through nearly
all the counties According to Mr.. Camp
bell, not only government timber. but
that on the states domain as well, is
threatened with complete destruction un-
less some efforts are made to check the
spread of the flames. Superintendent
Campbell estimates the damage already
caused TO be at least a quarter of a mil
lion dollars.
The summer has been an exceptionally
dry one. and careless campers have
caused fires in nearly every one of tho
mountain counties OF the state. The worst
sufferers are Eagle and Routt.
Hahn's Peak. county seat OF the latter
county. has been threatened with destruc-
ton and every man in the town was yes
terday required TO fight the flames Many
ranch houses and miners cabins have
been destroyed.
Denver. Sept. 24.-A special 10 the Re-
publican from Steamboat Springs, Colo.
says: Hahn's Peak. the county seat OF
Routt county. has been for several days
threatened with destruction by fire The
fire was started by a campfire left by
tourists in that vicinity District court Is
now in session and the population OF the
town Is augmented from its usual dozen
Inhabitants 10 several hundred. To this
fact alone is due the saving of the town.
and last night not man slept. but from
Judge Rucker 70 the jury every man was
fighting FIRE At one time the flames came
10 within a few feet OF the court house.
With careful watching al danger is now
considered past
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

New York. sept. IA special 70 the
Tribune from Washington says: The navy
department. viii open bids on oct for
the construction of the four harhor coast
defense vessels for which congress made
an appropriation May I. They are TO be of
the monitor type. each having one or two
turrets and the cost, exclusive of the ar
mament, viii be not more than 81 50o, coo.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
Infantry Assignments

New York, Sept. 2L-The cath regular
Infantry left Camp wikoff to-day on the
transport. Manitoba. en- route to Fort
Douglas, Utah. and Fort Russell. wyo.
The 5th infantry has been ordered to the
Department OF Colorado. IL is crack
colored regiment and may split up be-
tween New Mexico and Arizona which
are included in the department The Tth
infantry and the 9th cavalry expect tc
start from Camp WikoI tomorrow,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
Fire in fdgemont.

Edgemont. $. d. Sept. 24-The revised
losses OF the tire last night foot up s65 100.
with insurance OF only slG0 The fire
started at l.5O and burned til d m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

nour, Park; Aaron Connell, Ravalli:
l.. j. Hamilton, Silver Bow: J. A. Hall,
Sweet Grass; c. r.. Scoffin. Teton: j.
j. Kerr, Valley; A. L. Babcock, Yellow
stone.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

- An advertiser cannot cover Montana
and the Pacific Northwest without
using the Anaconda Standard; he can
cover il thoroughly and profitabIy and
not use any other newspaper. = -
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

= An advertiser cannot osver MsafDa
and the Pacific Northwest withegt
rising the Anaconda Standard; he can
cover it thoroughly and profitably asd
rot use any other newspaper. - -
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
Heavy
Durable
Artistic
S|e|l1g SILVER Toilets

II you do not own one, come and buy
one. We can please you from our new
line just opened.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

CcontiRsled on Page Nine,J
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

The last day of this
famous sale; after this
they'll 60 at the regular
price. And
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CARS.
Conductor 5. D. Allen Badly Hurt
 Yesterday Afternoon.

News came to the city about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon that Freight Conductor S D. Allen had been killed at Heath. the first station north of Mena. Later reports however, stated that he was only seriously in- jured and at about | o'clock he was brought in in the caboose of his train. He was then placed in carriage and taken to his home. Dr. Reese, who attended him, informed reporter for the Star that, while he was badly bruised and mashed through the body, he was not dangerously hurt.
 The accident occurred while Mir. Allen was trying to couple onto a crippled freight car which had had its draw head pulled out. While between the ears Mir. Allen was caught when the cars bumped together and painful ly crushed the body just below the chest. As the injury is internal, it cannot be known how serious it may be, but to all appearances Mir, Aliens friends may expect to see him out again within a week.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
horticultural Society Meeting.

All persons interested in building up the fruit growing interests of our coun- ty are asked to meet at the county clerks office in Mena on Saturday Jan uary [, ls99 at l:30 p. m. for the eec- tion of officers for the year 1899. Let every member be committe on invita- tion and talk it up and attend.
 The following subjects will be dis cussed:
 The best fruit crop to raise for mar Discussion led by J. E. Hickman.
 Suburban farms-By Frank s. Foster and others.
 Fruits adapted to this country-W. H. Manifold.
 Money in strawberries-I. H. Hall.
 Discussion of society's working plans for the ensuing year-A. w. St. John.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Died.

Druzilla, wife of II. V. Willerson, died at their home in this city last Fri- day morning. of lung trouble She is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. K. Hol- dar She and her husband lived with the old folks on their farm in the Mountain Fork valley last season. moving into town few months ago. Mrs Wilkerson had been in ill heaIth with weak lungs for several years and taking cold recently, her death re- suited as stated The funeral services were held Saturday and the remains inferred Tn White Oak cemetery.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.
Another Library Entertainment to be
 Given Saturday Night.

The ladies of the Woman's Literary club will hold New Year reception at the opera house Saturday afternoon for the ladies and Saturday evening for the ladies, gentlemen and young folks.
 A small admission fee of 10 cents will be charged and elegant refresh ments will be served through the after noon and evening. It will be a pleas ant event and the proceeds will go to the library fund.
 After the evening reception the young folks will have an opportunity to dance.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
A FlFTY-AcRE FRUIT FARM.
General Manager Robert 0illham to
 Flake Fruit Farm Here.

Last season President A. F. StilwelI of the Pittsburg X Gulf established an eighty-acre fruit farm adjoining town on the east, planting it. chiefly to peaches. and now MT. Robert Gillham. the energetic general manager of the pittsburg X Gulf, who owns consider able realty in and near Mena, has de- cided to plant fifty acres of one of his tracts near town to fruit also. Mir. Landes has been notified to arrange for this work and the tract will be fenced with woven wire fence. suitable buildings for the manager of the farm erected and all other needed work done.
 This is one of the many acts of the officials of the Port Arthur route show ing their confidence in the future of Mena as a town and their desire to con tribute to it's permanency by estab-. fishing productive enterprises hese. This course also tends to show that these men have unbounded confidence in this section of country as fruit producer. and those who are wise will follow their example.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

An aching back, a dlsordered digcs- ton. changes in the urine, headaches. nervous weakness, all point to Bright's disease. Take steps to cure the trouble before the disease develops it's danger ous ~stage. Priclxly Ash Bitters is q certain remedy. It heals and strength ems the kidneys, regulates the liver, stimulates the stomach and digestion. cleanses the bowels It has been used in many severe and obstinate cases with the most gratifying success Sold by Jackson Drug Go. 52-2t
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

The display attracted much attention and was photographed by two of our artists and if any one does not believe that Mena has plenty of wild game and domestic meats to eat, we can at least show them the picture, especially if they are from Missouri and have to be shown.
 The wild game was all brought in by our local hunters and the domestic meat was all raised by Polk county farmers.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
linn Fike Arrested.

Monday, while celebrating Christ mas. Jim Fike, a clothing clerk of this o;tv gathered the idea that he had money in the bank and proceeded to write checks and exchange them for cash with several of the merchants This caused hls arrest His trial comes up Friday.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
PROGRAM.

 Meeting called to order at 7:30. Music
 Prayer-Gev. c. J. Greene. Welcome address Mark Olney. Response-Thos. Abbott. Music.
 Educational advancement in Polk county-W. NJ. Piplxin. The Arkansas school system-W. M. Wear.
 Duties of school directors-J. Estes, county examiner.
 Recitation-Miss Nora Barton. My primary work-M Miss Anna Nedry. The kindergarten-Miss Anna Statti. Needed school legislation-Hal Nor wood.
 The effect of good schools upon com mercial and business cnterprises-J. P. Landes.
 Moral qualifications of a teacher Miss Eva Harris.
 An experience meeting. The music will be arranged by Miss Bess Spring. All papers and discus sions are limited to 15 minutes. The people of Mena are especially invited to attend this meeting.
 w. NJ. PIPKIN, B. II. BARTON, J. A. FAULKNER. w. M. WEAR, THos. ABBOT. Committee.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

for all but two of the children. and one of these will probably be sent to relatives in Iowa.
 h. G. Medford and family have re- gently taken up their home in the city, having moved here from Board Camp.
 The Methodist church. south made the Sunday school children happy by giving Christmas tree entertainment at the church Monday night.
 The Star was incorrect in its state ment last week that N. NJ. Roach was to handle the products of the Lemp Brewing Co. of St. Louis, for the com ing year.
 W. B. Holloway of Sparkman, Ark, left yesterday for his home after visit ing short time with friends and rel. atlves here Before leaving Mir. Hol- loway called to su bscribe for the Star He wants to get out of the swamps of Dallas county and expects to move to Mena in a short time if be can make proper arrangements.
 l. c. Lewis from Board Camp, was in town today and gave the Star call. He reported that on Christmas they had children's party in the afternoon and pound supper at night, also that John Heath and Miss Mahala Hendrix were married at 10 a. m. Sunday. Rev. Mir. Bates performing the ceremony.
 Mr. Curtis Wright of Carthage, Mo, whom we mentioned last week as having arrived here accompanied by his son, N. F., started for home yester. day after making some choice invest ments here. His son will remain sew eral days to look after their interests, and may eventually make Mena his home.
 Prof. J. c. Massey, principal of the Fayetteville high schools, was in Mena yesterday and gave the Star a pleas ant call. Mir. Massey is looking for a location to en into the strawberry bus mess and from his investigations ex- pressed himseis as we'll pleased with this section. He expects to return bara a,s fin ora IorU
 c. E. Dennis sold block of lots in the Sutherland addition to Mena Mon day to Mir. A. w. Link from near Tex arkana Mr. Link is lumber man and desires to move hls family here so as to have healthy place to live. He has already arranged for temporary house for them, but will ship a carload of lumber here soon and erect a nlce house.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Teachers, Association.

The Polk County Teachers Associa- ton, of the southern district, meets each month, and is doing much to inn prove educational interests The last meeting was held at Cove, December 16. The next meeting will be held at the M. E. church in Mena, Friday nioht. January 13.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Chatauqua Entertainments.

Dr. DeWalt Norton of New York, was here last Monday arranging for a series of Chatauqua entertainments to begin on January 6, and to continue until the or 9. at the opera house. Dr. Norton gave the Star call and spoke enthusiastically of Mena and it's wonderful growth since it was started a little over two years ago. While here he secured several views that he proposes to have mounted to show on nvass during his entertainments
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Hunts Lightning Oil

Cures catarrn, Neuralgia, spruins, cranp coilc, diarrhoea, cuts, headache, rheumatism. Good for man and beast. Failing money refunded. Jackson Drup Co lo.1- m
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Natural Question.

"This man," said the officer, twas crazy drunk, and grabbing and kissing all the women he could.
 "What did you think you were?' asked his honor. ''Hobson?"-
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
WiIcox-Barham.

AS announced last week, the we'd ding ot Miss Lillian Barham and Oscar Wilcox will take place tonight at the M. E. church, south. Rev. MT. Greene officiating. These young people are well known, having been among the first settlers of our city, and are high ly respected by all. They expect to board a short time before going to housekeeping in their new home.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
WILD GAME AND HEATS GALORE
The Kansas City Meat rlarket Makes
 a Great Display.

M. E. Humphrey X Son, proprietors of the Kansas City Meat Market. made great display of wild game and Polk county meats last week in front of their establishment on Sherwood ave- nue
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

A system regulator is a medicine that strengthens and stimulates the liver, kidneys. stomach and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters is superior system regu- lator, It drives out all unhealthy con ditions, promotes activity of body and brain, restores good appetite, sound sleen and cheerful spirits. Sold by Jackson Drug Go o@-St
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c The genuine has l.. B. .. on each tablet. xvils
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

If troubled with dizziness, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, bloated feeling after eating, constipa- ton or sick headache, use Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. 12-1-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

Dr.~M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine searches optra1l impurities in the sys. fem and expels them harmlessly by the>fiatural channels. 12 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kiuneys reo,lates the liver and puriiies the bowels. A valuable system tonie' Sold by Jackson Drug Co. oS
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar does not disagree with the stomach, but is the safest and most effective of any medicine known. Jackson Drug Co 12-lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

SimmonsfSquaw Vine Wine or Tab lets prevent and cure palpitation of the neart, dizziness, sick headache, ehills sensations. 12 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
Couldn't Help It.

Angry Father How dare you show your face here again?
 Persistent Suitor-Because, sir l could not leave it~at home, sir.-Tid- Bits
The Mena star., 1898-12-28
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Mining location blanks for sale at this office
 [ P Powers is spending few days Io Fort smith.
 o.,cx are being delivered for the new court house.
 ,,. and Mrs. c. E. Hopes baby is .aite low with fever t The frame of J P. Landes' house is 20 ready to be enclosed
 c. Byers, Esq, returned yesterday ,.om trip to Fit. Smith.
 Landlord Shinn has put up a nice ..v sign in front of the Hotel Mena Mr C. W. Knight is out attending to ,.s;ness again after few days illness. Charles Wilson returned yesterday hr a few days visit with relatives in Kansas.
 R. B. Hope of Wagner, I. T., has Assu in the city visiting with his mother, c. E. Hope.
 Marvin Smith left Sunday morning or Texas to visit few days with his sIatives and friends.
 Tue foundation for (. A. Smiths Iew house is completed and lumber md brick are on the ground. uJC Mckee left Saturday evening or Rogars, Ark, to make a short visit hth his parents and friends.
 Wilson Hale, Jackson Drug Co. s pre- srption clerk, left Sunday morning or Nashville to spend week visiting lis home.
 Remem Der the horticultural meeting bnrday, Janaary ', at l:30 p. m. at e county clerks office in the Carder uidibg.
 NV. R. Blocksom left Saturday for meka Springs to visit with relatives kd friends. Mrs. Blocksom has been ere for several days.
 Andrew Johnson, of the firm of HcPhetrige & Johnson. started last ening for I'm boden, Ark, to look ter important legal business.
 Engineer w. J. Long, accompanied his wife and son left Monday night atwo weeks visit wit h relatives "a friends at Lafayette, Ind.
 Clark Dlckover, who is in charge of a ail route on the Pittsburg & Gulf, is king few days lay eff, spending his he at home with his family. E. H. Leidigh. senior member of the Eidigh & Ravens Lumber Co.,, arrived bm Kansas City yesterday to look Der his business affairs here.
 L. Worrell was up from De Queen spend Christmas with relatives here
 to meet sister from Iowa. He Turned yesterday. taking his sister th him for a visit at his home.
 George Legate sold his feed and E #ery barn and business on De Queen eet last week to J. c. Reed of Texas
 Reed expects to add new stock and Barge his facilities for business.
 Blr and Mrs. Dunn of the Hotel tional, entertained a number of Bends and little folks with Christ
 tree Saturday evening. Those attended had very pleasant time
 number of little folks were made psually happy by the event.
 r. :. L. Lindsay is proudly display
 beautifully carved cane he re
 ed Christmas. It came from Mex
 and IS covered with engraved
 Olems of that country winch make
 an elegant walking stick and
 naerful piece of workmanship.
 $ Hickman of Jansen, was IT
 uayesterday and gave the Star
 MT Hickman is making 8 can
 for an annnintment as assistanl
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

ae Hartman children, who were U orphans by the death of their 'ner as reported last week, have ny all been cared for. Mrs. Clark
 AoVer, who showed her Charitable 1ln taking the little ones to her " has succeeded in finding homes
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

E Hickman of Jansen, was in Payesterday and gave the Star u E Mir. Hickman is making 8 can
 \ Tor an appointment as assistant ER of the house of representatives \ expects to go to Little Rock next Fk He is well qualified and in F'y way worthy.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

The Methodist church. south made the sunday school children happy by giving Christmas tree entertainment at the church Monday night.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

Tor all but two of the children. and one of these will probably be sent to relatives in Iowa
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

h. G. Medford and family have re- gently taken up their home in the city, having moved here from Board Camp.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

pr s L. Lindsay is proudly display beautifully carved cane he re- Fed Christmas. It came from Mex and IS covered with engraved
 Olems of that country winch make
 an elegant walking stick and Q
 nderful piece of workmanship.
The Mena star., 1898-12-28

The Star was incorrect in its state ment last week that N. NJ. Roach was to handle the products of the Lemp Brewing Co. of St. Louis, for the com ing year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-10
PREPARATION,

WAMPOLE'S
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-10
ANNEXATION.

\ most encouraging telegram was
received today with regard to annex
alton. In fact the most encourage
ing since the campaign began. To
hear that the backbone of opposi-
ton" to annexation has been broken
is a piece of news which should make
every one rejoice in the Islands. And
the opposition will diminish still
more when the reception given to the
Boys in Blue comes to be known in
the States. This time we are on the
crest of an advancing wave, and there
is every reason to think that like the
rider on surf board, we shall
swiftly reach the desired shore, in
safety. Annexation never looked
nearer than today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-10

system of letting out by contract. Of
course were Honolulu a municipality
the garbage could be collected at the
expense of the municipality, but it IS
not, we have no such organization as
yet, and everything throughout 40 Is
lands comes out of the expenses of the
general government.
Without an efficient system OF gar
bage collection this city would be very
unhealthy and would develop diseases
of many kinds Such is the condition
of many of the cities under Spanish
rule. \ place like San Juan in Puer-
to Rico, which was bombarded the
other day, is not necessarily unheal-
thy. its Typographical situation is eX-
cellent, and it has good natural drain
age, while the trade wind sweeps
through it, but disease is rife among
the population, fevers, diphthera,
and all the filth diseases are rampant,
simply becaue the town reeks with
garbage. The same tale is told of
many another city according to the
Consular Reports.
There is no other way of paying for
the garbage collection of the city of
! Honolulu but by means of the gener-
al expenses of the government, and it
is of far greater necessity than many
of the expenditures so charged. If
Honolulu proves unhealthy and con-
! tagious disease were to be developed
! it would affect the other Islands. so
that the country districts are directly
interested in the sanitary condition
of the capital.
With regard to the fact that there
was a balance over from the amount
allowed last biennial period, that only
shows that the Board of Health was
economical 1t is well that in such a
matter ample margin should be given
to the Executive. A stitch in time
saves nine. 1t might be found neces.
sary to redouble sanitary precautions
and to extend the present sphere OF
work, which is really confined to the
center of the town. 1t is better tc
have enough on hand to carry out
sanitary precautions than to wait !
an epidemic is upon us and then Il
draw money through the advisory
council as a measure or urgency The
precautions of the Board of HEATH
at the cost of a few hundred donars
may save thousands upon thousands
of dollars, which would have to bt
expended were those precautions no
taken.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-10
GARBAGE.

There was a very keen debate yes
terday in the House as to the removal
of garbage in the city of Honolulu.
Two of the country members desired
the item struck out, others wished the
collection and clearing away to he
done by contract. The sum asked by
the government for this purpose was
$4,000. The report showed that out
of similar appropriation during the
last biennial period some $4,000 mad
been spent, leaving a balance uneN-
pended of $4,000. On this ground
some argued that the amount OF the
item should be reduced. JaE
That the town should be kept clean
was clear to- ali members, but it was
not so clear to them as to the payment
for it. 1t is matter which should
undoubtedly, be under the direct con-
troll of the Board of Health, sand there
can be equally no doubt that a sys-
tenn of letting out by contract q ouid
be quite unsatisfactory. Indeed in
all civilized cities nowadays the col.
lection of garbage, is conducted BY
the authorities. h :plassssa tAs did
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