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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-15

eouth side. are to be built to take It's place

eouth side. are to be built to take It's place.
and are now nearly completed
THE Jerome Park Reservoir is to be filled
from the new and old CrOton aQueducts and its
Level Is regulated thereby. The old Croton
Aoueduct will continue to run throughout the
around occupied from north to south. and an
additional branch OF the new Croton AQueduct
h 10 be built from a point mile north OF the
reservoir to a point near the south end OF It.
both aqueducts being contained in a slngle
structure of masonry which goes through the
reservolr from north 10 south and separates It's
two divisions in such manner that in case of
cleaning and repairs either one Of the divisions
can remain in use.
THE handling of the water into and out of
the reservoir will be accomplished by means of
IL gatehouses, the principal one Of which will
Be situated in the central part Of the reservoir
and will furnish means OF communica ton from
both aQueducts into the reservoirs and vice
versa from the old aqueduct into the new and
vice versa. and from the reservoir into eight
large pipes which to carry the water to
various parts of the city
AT the present time a million and a half
Yards Of earth and rock have been cxcavated.
and Of the masonry core which is to occupy the
centre of the embankments more than one third
\ done The work up to this time. exclusive Of
DE land. has cost 81 100000; the total expected
cost will be about s6.OOO.0O0"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-15
4 NOVELTY ~ BELLS.
From Invention.

From invention.
Herr Appunn. of Hanau has invented bell Of
a new shape. which is said to have a very deep
tone, and to be powerful considerably
heavier bells OF the form at present in vogue.
The shape is peculiar. being hemspherical while
the metal is uniform in thickness except near
the sound bow" tor the thickened tip which
the clapper strkes) From the edge to some
little distance above the sound bow the metal II
very thick. and then alters suddenly 10 the uni
form thickness which It has for the rest Of the
bell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-15

ELECTRIC LIGHTS on A KITE.
Columbus. Ind. dispatch to The Indianapolis
News.
The experimental tests In kite flying by Dore
oEden, manager Of the Western Union Tele-
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
New Firm and New Store.

Dr. w. R. Davis. who came here from Ryan, l. T., last week, and Y, c. Saw age. the druggist, have formed a part nership, Dr. Davis taking half inter- est in the drug business. The firm name will be Savage X Davis. With a change in the firm. they also make change in the store. Dr. Savage's new brick block being completed, they are busy moving the drug stock into it. A beautiful new set of polished oak fixtures are being put in, and when this work is completed and the store filled with the drug stock and the big line of holiday goods which are here waiting to be unpacked, it will present a beautiful appearance.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Dutch Supper December IS.

At meetidg of the Womans' Liter ary club yesterday with Mrs E. M. Green, it was decided to give Dutch supper and entertainment week from to- morrow, December 15, at the opera house. The ladies have started out to procure public library for the city and perhaps erect library building, and this entertainment is to be given to ralse funds for that purpose. They are earnestly at work in commend able cause and should receive hearty support from all our people. A nice program will be presented and good supper will be served, all for p cents.
 The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Dr. Gibbs next Tuesday afternoon.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
AN OPEN LETTER
Not On the Warpath- Have Me Blood in Our Eye, Or
 SpiIing for a Fight.

But we wish to state right hero and now that we came to Mena to stay, and stay we arc going to. At the same time if any one ob- iects, we would take it as q favor if they would come around and give us their reasons, as we can generally be found doing business at the same old stand. always ready and willing to do watch work and iewelry repairing "as it should be done" Also can fur nish you with anything you want in our line, such as watches, clocks, jewelry, silyerware, spec tacles, and lots of other useful and pretty articles. If you wish to make present to anyone, como around to the Mena Jewelry Store and see if we haven't got just what you want. If we don't hap pen to have it Tn stock just tell us what it is and we will do our best to get it for you. Santa Clause has promised us some pretty goods that will be all right for Xmas presents.
 Yours to please,
 E. P. SMITH.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Reduced Rates For the Holidays,

On December 20 and 21, the Port Ar thur Route wlll sell tickets to points in the southeast at one fare for the round trip, allowing choice of several routes. These tickets are good for re- turn for 30 days and carry usual first class accomod ations. Prices, routes and time to any point will be cheer fully quoted by the undersigned at Mena, and we will be glad to do all in our power to assist you in making an enjoyable trip.
 H. C. ORR, D. J. CAvITT,
 G. P. A, Ticket Agent,
 Kansas City, Mo. Mena. Ark.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Not Very Successful.

Curtis Wright, W. R. Logan and E. c. Thym of Carthage, Mo-. who came down to have an outing and bag big game in the forests near Mena last week, returned Monday, but did not report that their hunting trip had been bowling success. When starting ou, ney procured team and drive ana sto ked up with everything nee full among which was tent loaned Il em dy friend. Driving west by easy stage sthey reached their happy nun ling grounds Saturday, just as the blizzard began to put in an appearance and the snow to fall, but when they went to. pitch their tent, though there were no flies on them, their 'tent' was nothing but a fly.
 "Ten miles from nowhere" and dark ness closing in, they built fire and took turns holding their 'fhy" between them and the blizzard until morning, when they started back to civilization, with only one lone turkey, shot by the driver, though Logan admitted that if his aim had been good he would have brought deer.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
THE TOWNS THAT JACK BUILT"
Lumber rIen From Southwest rlis-
 sOuri Visit r1ena.

On the arrival of the soth bound train Monday it was learned that an excur- sion of lumbermen from Joplin, Webb City and Carterville, Mo-, and Galena, Kas., with mem bers of their families and few guests, were on thelr way south, having stopped at Thomasville for few hours and that they would arrive in Mena during the afternoon. 1t was at first understood that they could not stop here but a few mo- ments, but learning later that they would remain several hours, the lum- bermen here hastily arranged to give the party some attention.
 On arrival of the special conveying the party at 3:45, committee of our lumbermen and few other citizens met the party and after extending for nal greetings. escorted them first to the Mena Lumber Go s mills, then to Morrison x Breen's, then past the Hudgins Bros new fouring mills to the Leidigh X Ravens big mills and from there to w. $. Pryors mill. The supper hour approaching, the party were escorted to the Hotels National and Capital, about twenty-five to each place, and given their suppers.
 THEY TAKE IN A cAKE-wALK.
 A cake walk having been announced at the opera house, as gotten up by some of our colored people, arrange ments were made to give our gues it's an Arkansas treat and seats were se- cured for the entire party.
 On assemb bling J. II. Hamilton, as president of the Commercial club, took charge of the meeting and in behalf of the club and the people generally, gave short address of welcome. This was responded to in pleasing manner by J. H. Foresman of Joplin, who thanked the people for the hospitality extended and spoke in praise of the rapid and substantial growth of Mena in the short space of time since the town was started, after which, A. W. St. John and w. Ivan Matheny, being called upon spoke of Mena, its growth, re- sources and future prospects.
 After some music by the orchestra the minstrel show and cake walk was announced and proved very entertain ing to our guests, many of whom had never witnessed a genuine first class cake. walk with several added attract ions, such as songs, and dances.
 At the conclusion of the entertain- ment the visitors were escorted back to their train. and at about i1:30 sped southward to other points of interest toward the gulf.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Rev. MT. Green Returned.

At the NJ. E. church, south, confer epce which was held at Little Rock last week, Rev. C. J. Greene, pastor of the NJ. E. church, south, of this city, was returned to his duties here for the coming year. Prof. J. Il. Hawley, who has formerly been connected with the Hendricks college, takes Rev. M r. Sage's place as presiding elder of the Hot Springs district.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Cheatham's Chill Tonic IS peculiarly adapted to persons in enfeebled health and invalids. It assists digestion and is perfect strengthener and appetizer.
 Satisfaction or money refunded. Put up in both tasteless and bitter styles. The tasteless in soc size. Jackson Drug Go. 12-1-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Dams in the chest when a person has

Pans in the chest when a person has q cold indicate a tendency toward
 pneumonia. A piece of flannel dam pened with amberlain's Pain Balm and bound on to the chest over the seat of pain will promptly relieve the pain and prevent the threatened attack of pneumonia. This same treatment will cure lame back in a few hours. Sold by F C. Savage l2-l-lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
For Sale at q Bargain.

One hundred and sixty acre farm To- cated on the site of Acorn, Polk coun- ty, forty acres in cultivation, fine peach orchard. bearing, one acre in strawberries, 100 apple trees, good inn provements. For particulars address
 D. r. MIsTLER, 42-st Acorn, Ark.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Judge Hilton Very Low.

County Judge J. M. Hilton, who has been very low and not expected to live for several days, was reported to have died last night, but later accounts from his home state that he was alive expected by his friends here every hour, however.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
A JUDGE OF GOOD CLOTHING.
Daring Robbery Committed at Block
 soms Store Last Night.

One of the boldest robberies eve, committed in the city occurred last night few minutes after 12 o'clock at W. R Blocksom's clothing store.
 The large plate glass in the show window was smashed by big rock and coat and two hats pulled out through hole and carried off.
 The robbery was discovered by Lon hrady, who. while passing the store in his duty as night caller, discovered some hats and clothing on the side walk. It appeared that the burglar left in haste and while he picked out the most expensive suit ot clothes and hats, he for some reason left the vest and trousers on the sidewalk. Lon frady went to the residence of Mir. Blockscm and called him out and ip- formed him of hls discovery. Mir. Blockson went to the store and woke Charles Matthews, his clerk, who was sleeping in the rear of the store Mat thews had heard nothing, and so far, no information has been received which leads to the identity of the burglar.
 This is the second time within ayear that burglars have broken the win dow and stolen articles from Mr. Blocksom's store. The first time was on the night of February 25.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
NEW COURT HOUSE AND JAIL.
Contracts Let to Kansas City Parties
 And Work to Commence Soon.

Contracts Let to Kansas City Parties
 And Work to Commence Soon.
 Last Thursday Court House Commis- sioners Landes, Philpot and Johuson opened the bids received for the building of the court house and jail and awarded the contract to Messrs Hays & Bever- forden of Kansas City, who were the lowest bidders.
 Their bid for the court house was Ss, 900 and for the jail S3 76o, both bids being lower than any others. There was only one bid from Mena mechanics, that of Barden & Davis and this was the second lowest.
 Messrs. Hays & Beverforden are con- tractors and builders of large experi- ence, and, while they have made low bid, they will undoubtedly complete the buildings according to specified tions.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Geo. w. Knowlton pays the highest cash price for hides, tallow, wool, pelts, bees-wax and all kinds of roots. Located at N NJ. Roach's warehouse east of frieght depot on Sherwood avenue, Mena, Ark 22-tf
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Lung Irritation

Is the forerunner to consuption. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will cure it, and give such strength to the lungs that a cough or cold will not settle there. 25 cents at all good druggists.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
The Spelling Match.

The old-fashioned spelling match was given by the ladies of the M. E. church, south. at the school house last night was deci d ed success Over SC was made and all had jolly time. Mrs. Landes won the honnrs of the evening.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

A cough is not like fever It does not have to run a certain course Cure it q ,ickly and etfectuaily with One Minute Cough Cure. the best remedy for all ages and for the most severe cases. We recommend it be- canSe it's good Pinkin & flames
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

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., 1898-12-07
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., 1898-12-07

The sooner a cough or cold is cured without harm to the sufferer the bet ter, Lingering colds are dangerous. Hacking cough is distressing. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures ia. Why suffer when such cough cure is within reach? It IS pleasant to the taste Pipkin & Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be public examination of teachers at Mena. Ark, the 18th and 10th days of December. 1898, to ascertain the professional qualifications of all persons desiring to teach i'll the public schools If Polk county J. ESTES,
 County Examiner Polk county, Ark. Dated. Nov. 90, 1898.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

When you ask for De Wits Witch Hazel Salve don't accept a counterfeit or imitation. There are more eases of piles being cured by this, than all oth- CTS com bined Pipkin & Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
For Sale.

A splendid one and one fourth inch covered wagon, one horse and double set of harness will be sold at bargain if taken at once. App ly at o. K. Feed yard. 1t
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

ft is too much to have to scratch for a living and for relief also. Hunts Cure will not help you in the former case, but will sure cure the itch. letter or ringworm, or it costs you nothing
 pr;ca 50 cents. Jackson Drug Co. Inn
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
To Mill and Gin Men.

Why will you send off for your sup plies when you can buy every thing you want at Lloyd's Hardware Store at St. Louis prices and no delay. They keep full line of rubber and leather belting, also piping and fittings at the lowest prices. 47-tf
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
The sequence of Events.

''The doctors had consultation yes terday."
 What was the result?"
 "I understand that the family law yers are now in secret session. "-- RroolsIvp Life
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

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. 12-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Hunts Linghtning Oil

Cures catarrh, Neuralgia, sprains, cramp colic, diarrhoea cuts. head ache, rheumatism. Food for man and beast. Failing money refunded. Jackson Drug Go. I21-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
46.tf
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. E. 0. on each tablet. l6-19
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
LOCAL NEWS NOTES. Z

X Z>H<pSNSfV~
 D 6 Allen is suffering with serious attack of pneuinonia.
 II B. Barden has the contract for ,..;,ding the Landes cottage.
 Mrs L. P. Curtis came down from vansas City last Thursday on a busi- ness trip, returning Saturday
 Tbe ladies of the Presby terian .hnrch will give an entertainment at .ha opera house tomorrow evening.
 Miss Nellie Moore went out to visit her brothers Saturday and to look after her homestead claim, returning Monday.
 John A. Coe of Carthage, Mo, arrived yesterday, expecting to remain several days looking for home in milder climate than Missouri.
 Mir. D. B. Totten of Kansas City, was here few days last week looking at the city and country, with view of investing and making home.
 E. ". Chappell, who recently came here from Louisiana, purchased a lot from A. W. St. John upon which he expects to build and make home.
 WANTED-Young men and ladies to learn telegraphy for positions on rail- roads. Dallas Telegraph College, Dal- las. Texas. 45-4t It is not often that our young folks get chance to snow ball each other, but the snow tn at fell Saturday night remained long enough to make good snow balling Monday.
 P. N. Wigle, formerly of this city, | arrived from St Joseph, Mo to visit his wife and young son, who are visit ing at the home of Mrs. Wigles pa
 
 George A. Clark of Little Rock, has taken the position of chief clerk under A. F. Rust in the maintainance-ofwa department of the Pittsburg & Gulf at this place, vice J. A. Lahmer, resigned. MARRIED-At the home of the brides parents, Mir. ana Mrs. G. c. Head, ten | miles west of Black Springs, on Tues day, November. 30, 1898, John I. Str Striciiansii riciz iisansi and Miss Margaret F. Head Eld. J. J. Holland, officiating.
 Miss Bessie Spring has presented ffty-three volumes of the Electric En- glish Classics to the school library as the result of the proceeds raised by the Milk Maids convention which was given by the young ladies of Mena last spring
 Rev. J. J. Holland of Big Fork, was in our city Saturday and, in company with J. J.,Mershon. called on the Star. Eld. Holland gives the following re- ceipt for the disease among horses known as blind staggers: One pint of whiskey, one-half ounce of capsicum and one-halt ounce quinine. Mix well and drench through the nose
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Northern pototoes, cabbage. and onions at wholesale at E. Willman's commission house 46-tf
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

For photographs, go to the J. w. Bankston Photo Go. s gallery on Mena street, near depot. 41-tf
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

It is not often that W. l. Boyer ''gets full' but any one going to his furni- ture store will see that it is plum full of nice new furniture just received for the holiday trade.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
tions.

Dr. Sawyers Ukatine never has, and we do not see how 1t can, fail to cure kidney disorders. It gives nature the aid needed, and nature thus aided, never fails. Jackson Drug Co. 12-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

c Allen is suffering with serious attack of pneumonia.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Mrs L. P. Curtis came down from vansas City last Thursday on busi- aoss trip, returning Saturday.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

IT R Barden has the contract for ,.,;ldinp the Landes cottage.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

John A. Coe of Carthage, Mo, arrived yesterday, expecting to remain several davs looking for home in a milder climate than Missouri.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

P. N. Wigle, formerly of this city, arrived from St Joseph, Mo to visit his wife and young son, who are visit ing at the home of Mrs. Wigle's pa- rents, Mir. and Mrs. Picchi.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

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The Mena star., 1898-12-07

The ladies of the Presbyterian .hurch will give an entertainment at ,he opera house tomorrow evening.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Mir. D. B. Totten of Kansas City, was here few days last week looking at the city and country, with view of investing and making home.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Miss Nellie Moore went out to visit hs- brothers Saturday and to look after her homestead claim, returning Monday.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

George A. Clark of Little Rock, has taken the position of chief clerk under A. F. Rust in the maintainance-of-way department of the Pittsburg & Gulf at this place, vice J. A. Lahmer, resigned.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Miss Bessie Spring has presented ffty-three volumes of the Electric En- glish Classics to the school library as the result of the proceeds raised by the Milk Maids convention which was given by the young ladies of Mena last spring.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

It is not often that our young folks get chance to snow ball each other, remained long enough to make good snow balling Monday.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

MARRIED-At the home of the brides parents, Mr. ana Mrs. G. c. Head, ten miles west of Black Springs, on Tues day. November. 30, 1898, John L Str Stti ici1 iaIiti and Miss Margaret E. Head Ed. J. J. Holland, officiating.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

E. ". Chappell. who recently came here from Louisiana, purchased lot from A. ". St. John upon which he expects to build and make a home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-02-03
DEATH LIST is FIFTEEN.
Many Vessels Wrecked Along the
New England Coast.
BOST0N's LOSS is 100000.
Army of Elem at Work Repairing the DAM
age-Coldest Day of the Season In New
York-Zero Weather In the
Northwest.

BosToN, Feb. 2.-The financial loss
caused by the great storm, which swept
down upon the greater part of New
England yesterday, will amount to
more than at first thought. In this
city alone it is estimated that the loss
will amount to over 81 100000.
Reports of stranded vessels along the
coast continue to come in, and it is
thought at least 15 lives were lost by
wrecks at various points. The loss to
the smaller fishing craft Of Gloucester
and vicinity is particularly heavy. A
feature of the storm was the large num-
Der of fires in the city and surrounding
towns while it was at it's heighth. The
Uphams Corner Universalist church, an
old land mark in the Worcestershire dis,
trict, and st. Thomas Episcopal church,
at Taunton, were burned. Serious fires
also occurred in Lowell, Peabody Rock
land, Newton and other places. Dur
ing the blockade of the railroads many
trains were derailed, and large mum.
Der were either stuck fast or lost owing
to the collapse of the wires. An army
of men are at work repairing the dam.
age.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-02-03

SHANGHAI, Jan. pa dispatch from
Che Foo to The Mercury of Shanghai
gives details of the murder of a Ger
man sailor named Schulz, belonging to
the cruiser Kaiser, while on outpost
duty at Tsimo. the extreme post in
Kiao Chou bay. The crime, which was
committed by the Chinese rabble on
Monday night, was not discovered un-
til three men of the corporal's guard
were making the rounds in order to re-
ieve the sentries. Then Sch llz was
discovered, his head having been sew
cred from his body. The relieving
guard was directly afterwards attacked
by hundred natives, and after stub
born fght,it is reported that all the
sailors were killed. Twelve natives
were killed du ing the fighting. It is
added that in consequence Of the out
rage the greatest excitement prevails at
Kiao Chou. and it is believed the Incl
dent will form the basis of further Ger
man demands upon China.