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The Mena star., 1898-07-06
CAST THEIR LOTS WITH US.

Occasionally we see men in the south who rail out against new corners as being carpet baggers' and unworthy the confidence of the people among whom they have cast thelr lots. Fortunately for the reputation of these people, such instances are rare, and are more often found among politl- clans than any other class.
 The Arkansas Gazette, refer ring to this subject in political sense. says:
 New Richmonds are in the field They are identified with the business interests of the state. Some came here with all their belongings slowed away in carpetbag. Now they are engaged in profitable pursuits. Their surplus money is invested ia Arkansas. They have beautiful homes presided over in many cases by wives who are daughters of prominent Arkansas cit izens. They are of the people and should be for the people. They have cast their lot with us aud can furnish ample evidence as to why they should be given patient hearing We can not allude to them as ''the old gang, ? nor can we conscientiously call them "carpetbaggers If we do, all our foreign born population and citizens who came here from Georgia, Missis- sippi, Kentucky. Tennessee, Alabam a and other states and who vote the democratic ticket must also accept the stigma as bar to office.
 We invite immigration to Arkansas, and those who accept the invitation ard make permanent their homes among us should be accorded every right as a citizen to which he is entitledn
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
SLOAN SPRINGS IN TROUBLE.

It would appear from the Repub- lican, of Siloam Springs, that a waterworks confidence game is being played upon that place. That paper, referring to the sub ject, says:
 Now this grand stand play is to in. duce the city council to accept the tim horn waterworks for the city, but if the conncil is not over estimated in in- telligence it will refuse to receive the plant until there is mains and pumps put in and the plant put in a servicea ble condition, which it cannot be while depending on stove pipe for mans and rams for pumps.
 When Mena gets ready to put in waterworks it should use due precaution that it does not get anything bordering on stove pipe and rams for mains and pumps.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

sun, and, finally, ambushed by twice their number of Spanish soldiers, entrenchcd and supplied with the deadly machine guns, were the hardy, seasoned cowboys from the cattle ranches of the west, the petted sons of eastern millionaires, men who had fought the red sayages of western hlll and plain, and men whose greatest care had been to lead in fashiona- ble society and club life in some great city. Side by side these men withstood the hail of bullets like veterans of many battles. and, fighting against terrible odds, charged the enemy's position and sent them flying from the field. And these are the sort of soldiers and heroes Americans make, whether taken from the ranks of plainsmen of the west, society men of the east, or the millions who belong to neither class.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

To realize the vast importance of the victory at Santiago, it must be remembered that defeat for our forces at that place would make certain a long, bitter, bloody war, with the very great likelihood of bringing on serious trouble with some other and more powerful foreign nation. With the victory ours, it is now expected that Spain will soon sue for peace, and other nations will be less like ly to interfere in the affairs of Uncle Sam.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
THE SOLDIERS OF AMERICA.

Two radical extremes of the American citizen were combined in the organization of that daring body of volunteer soldiers. the Rough Riders," who were the first of the army of Cuban inva- sion to shed blood in the cause of their country. Struggling through a nearly painless jungle, suffering almost unbearable tortures from heat and thirst under a tropical
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
WHAT A FouRTHi

On the evening of July 3 there was over this broad land the first great gloom since the destruction of the Maine and her brave sail ors. The news was abroad in the land that after days of bitter fighting by our army at Santiago and the loss of many precious lives, the task of the capture of the Spanish stronghold was found impossible-that our brave army must be withdrawn to await rein forcements. It was felt that the celebration of our Independence day was to be one of sadness and sorrow.
 Then after nightfall a message was flashed from Maine to Cali fornia and from the Canadian line to the shores of the Gulf of Mex ico-yes, all over the civilized world that Rear Admiral Samp- son had utterly destroyed Ger vera's fleet at Santiago Coming as 1t did to heavy hearts, it was considered too good to be true. Yet, in the big cities the populace turned out and men and women were hurrying about seeking more word from Cuba. When later the messages came thick and fast, each one more strongly confirm ing the truth of the first, the peo- pie went wild, and late on Sun day night great shouts of joy were mingled with the booming of guns.
 The enthusiasm was soon fur ther increased by the good news that the first expedition to the Philippines had reached that point in safety, and soon the surrender of Manila is expected to be an nounced.
 Thus was the 4th of July, 1898, ushered in, and it was cele- brated as never was another since the history of the United States
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
"FIGHTING JOE" WHEELER.

The dispatches from the army in Cuba almost daily tell some thing ef the tie svsa;llor andd ddasling bravery of General Joseph Wheel CT. At the first battle Fighting Joe" was in the front leading the men of his command into the thickest of the fray. Then a mes sage came telling how the old leader rode far to the front. dis mounted and climbed to the top of a tree where he could locate the position of the enemy. A day or so later comes the pathetic story that the intrepid old man was sick with fever, yet at the be- ginning of the days battle de- handed that he be taken to the front in an ambulance, where he called for his horse and remained at the head of his command until darkness came.
 Another day and the sad word came that the old hero was so sick that he had to be taken from the field to a hospital and relinquish his command to another.
 General Wheeler is now 62 years of age, and many fear he may never live to see his native land, and not true heart in all this great country but would mourn should this be so. Many regret that the heavy load of such campaign in the tropics could not have fallen on younger shoul- ders. but it Is as the old soldier desired that he might prove his love for his country and it's flag even at the cost of his life.
 May he live to enjoy his coun- try's greatfulness and love is the prayer of all.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

A good newspaper is always on the alert to advance the interests of the community in which it is published, often doing more gra- tuitous work than any other single enterprise conducted in said com munity or town. It is also well known fact that the better a news paper is supported by the public, the better work it can do for the public. For these reasons busi- ness men who send away for job printing, or who procure their sta tionery, bills, etc, of an exclusive job printing office, should look for their complimentary notices of weddings, parties, funerals, etc., at those places. When such a business man has a wedding in his family, or his wife gives a party, or when he comes to pass in his checks and a frst-class funeral Is held in his honor, he should ar range to have the printing offices where he gets his work done and that do not publish a paper print full accounts of such occurrences on yellow poster paper and scat ter them around the streets. If one of them should chance to run for an office, he should have all complimentary notices published in the same manner for, to be consistent, he should expect the office receiving his patronage to do all such work. These methods may not help build up his town and bring business to him-may not even help secure his election, but they will be in harmony with his ideas.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Siloam Springs celebrated her 18th anniversary last week and had d nice time so reported. Mena will have grand old time cele- brating her 2nd anniversary on August 18th, and will at that time show up a bigger and lveller town than Siloam Springs.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
ICE FOR THE POOR

There is an inviting opportunity for some rich man or men in Kansas City to initiate the example of Nathan Strauss, the philanthropic Hebrew of New York, and supply to the poor peo- pie of Kansas City ice at it's actual cost. This plan has been tested with great satisfaction by Mir. Strauss, with many of the essential commodities of lite, such as wood, coal, ice, milk, etc It is regarded as preferable to furnish ing these articles gratultously, as it discourages the practice of mendieancy and inspires among the benefciaries of the scheme a sense of self-respect which they could not enjoy as absolute pensioners. Kansas City Star,
 A splendid idea, one that should be commended everywhere. While on the subject, however, we will ask why wait for some "rich man. to do these things! Why not arrange to permit the munich palitv of Kansas City, or any and every city, to take up this work and supply the poor with the act ual necessities of life at cost, the same as many municipalities now furnish water, gas and other pub lie utilities! If it is good thing for rich men to do these things, why will it not be better for rich cities to take up the wOrks
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The July New Time contains

The July New Time contains a scathing and sensational arraign- ment of the democratic leaders m congress and elsewhere, and as- serts that their criminal stupidi- ty" will wreck the party unless their actions are repudiated. The editorial is attracting general at tention. Editor Adams of the New Time has his fighting clothes on.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
EASY TO DO.

There are quite number of Arkan. sas Democrats who have gone to the war. but we still have enough left at home to give Dan Jones and the bal ance of the candidates on the state ticket a rouslng majority in septem- Der. Gazette.
 That's easy-with the right kind of judges and commissioners of election.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
A GOOD SCHOOL TOWN.

Let it be known to the whole world. Tell it from the mountain tops and proclaim it through the valleys that Mena will, ere long, become and be known as an edu- cational town second to none in all the Southwest. The start al- ready attained, aided by our cen tral location, high altitude, health full climate, pure soft water and splendid scenery, together with the refined and educated class of people already residing here, places Mena at once to the front as the place for a good school town.
 To this end we will all work and feel assured that our efforts will be heartily seconded by all those who have been interested in starting and building the town.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
Has sampson Entered the Harpor'

WASHINGTON, July 5.-An opern'o. at the cable station at Playa del Ls's reports to the signal office here Vi'a, s he has heard that Sampson bonn oaroes Morro and Socapa this morning an' succeeded in getting into the Aarpos He also speaks of Pando being n o'' tiago
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The county seat. q new cNlrt house, the college and the United States land office, all comlpg this season, insures a fine growth for Mena and prosperity for Polk county.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

At Topeka, Kas., four violators of the liquor law, called jointists, were recently fned~-S300 each and given 90 days in jail. With courts to render such decisions, the pro- hibition law could be enforced.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Other enterprises will soon fol low the county seat removal, the new court house, college, flour and lumber mills already secured for Mena.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

D. C. Campbell and Nathan Wild who left Kokomo, Indiana last winter with colony for the Klondike re- gions, are home again, fully satisfied that money is easier made in Indiana than in Alaska. While waitlnp in Chicago for the long trip they were robbed of $500, gold watches and other valuaDles, and other members of inc party had to stand good for their mas sage. While on the steamer for Draa they were caught in storm and the,r goods, including horses. were thrown overheard to keep the vessel from sinking. In a mutiny that followed both were injured by having hot water thrown on them by tue hose in ,ha mob Campbell and Wild deserted tba party at the first opportunity, and bv travelling hundreds of miles on foot over glaciers and icebergs they fopnd their way back.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
THE ARMY 1T SANTIAGO
Gen. Shafter May Not Bombard ., City Before He Gets Soma
 Achievements.
PANDO'S TROOPS GET INTO SAN1Ilea

Cuban's Fail to Hold Back tho R.
 ments for Gen. Linares, So Gen. sh.,. Thinks It Unwise to Carry tn. c,.- Assault Just Yet-sampson May r.. the Inner Bay.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Governor Barnes, of Oklahoma, has pardoned James Reed for an act of bravery, upon the recommendation of all the officials of the Lansing peniten- tiary. Some time ago the cage in the Leavenworth coal mines was caught about 200 feet from the bottom. Six teen men were below, and there was no way for them to get out except for some one to release the cage It was perilous climb in the darkness. His deed was considered one of extreme heroism and bravery, and the officials of the penitentiary considered him as having earned his liberty. Reed was sentenced for burglary from Pawnee county, and had served about one wear of his time.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The flag of our country is the oldest of any in use by any of the great nations, being 121 years old this year.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Polk county is blessed with ex- cellent crops and a new county seat this year.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

QThe growth of our lumber in- dustries means greater prosperity for Mena and Polk county.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Many lots are being purchased and houses started now, keeping all mechanics busy.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Mena is the county seat of Polk county by the voice of nearly all the people.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The United States has a navy.
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

England and France are having con- siderable trouble over their affairs in Africa, and it is considered as not inn possible that serious trouble may follow.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

William Carver, aged 25, said to have been the smallest man In the world, died in Clayton, Illinois, Saturday. He was 2s inches high, while his mother weighed 300 pounds.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Little Jimmy Michael, the famous Welsh cycist, was defeated in Boston in 15-mile race last week by Eddie McDufee The first mile was ridden by Michael in 1:45 3-5, the two miles in S;24 2-5, when an accident to his wheel took him out of the race. McDufee finished the fifteen miles in 26, 30 3-5, breaking the worlds record for the distance
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The effort of Governor Leedy. of Kansas, to raise two battalions of ne- gro soldiers has met with little ca couragement. They are very slow to enlist and all want to be officers.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The Missouri State University claims to have sent larger per cent of stu dents to the war than any other col lege in the United States. Columbia claims to have furnished more soldiers than any other Missouri city of sim liar size.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

All good things come to Mena
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
HORSE SHOW or NO HORSE sHows
Question VIII lie Decided To-Day
10 subscriptions Already Obtained.

II will be decided at noon to-day whe-
Their Richmond Is 10 have horse snow
this year or not, and IL ninety moro
shares OF stock shall have been sub
scrlbed for than have already been re-
ported Il will be decided In the Ihrma-
tive
The time set at first for hnal meet
ing OF the committee was yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock, but al that time only
eight OF the seventeen committees ap-
pointed 10 solicit subscriptions 10 the
stock had reported. These had occurred
10 OF the necessary 200 subscribers, leay-
ing only ninety more TO be secured by tho
remaining nine committees. Mr.. L. a.
I,arkin. Jr. who will be secretary OF INC
Richmond Horse-Show Association. II IL
Is organized, said yesterday
Il cannot now forecast what the our
come may be. though some Of the most
important committees have yet to report
including the clubs. the Tobacco Trade
and attorneys"
The Organization Committee VIII meet
this afternoon at o'clock, al the ofics
az Mr.. Thomas y. Carter, ana The SUD-
scriutlons will then be counted. Theii
number will determine whether the as
sociation will be organized or not. Mr.
Carter urges the committees 10 report
nromptly. and in their work Of soliciting
not 90 forget that everything depends OF
their iaithfulness. -4..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
MARTIN IN sURRY.
He Makes n strong speech and Pro-
duces n Fine Impression.

SURRY COURTHOUSE, VA, October
after the routine of business, to a large
and enthusiastic crowd OF the citizens Of
old Surry county Senator Martin was
introduced by the Democratic war-horso
of Surry, DR.. N. @. Holt, who address
ed his hearers with a speech Of about
half an hour, which had telling effect
Senator Martin said that he wished TO
make a practical business talk 10 prac-
tical people. He stated that Mr. Young
though elected to Congress in the last
election by large majority, was un-
seated, the will OF the people being over
ruled by a Republican Congress- and de-
clared that now we must vindicate our
selves and our former vote by returning
Mr.. Young TO Congress. He urged every
voter to go to the polls on the Sth Of
November and not only cast his vote for
Young, but see that his neighbor voted
that way also. In abiding to the war
with Spain, he said that our national
expenses had grown 10 S6OOOOO,OO0 per an
mum. the result Of Republican misman-
agement He showed that there are vita
questions before the peOple-the kind Of
money the people use and the method OF
taXation-that these are the two ques-
tons still, and concern all our best inse-
rests. He asserted that the people are
taxed now, not according 10 what they
are worth, but according to what they
consume; that taxation is on the indus
trial classes. He scored the Republican
party for the useless sale Of two hun
dred millions Of bonds, by which the
people lost 100000. and still have the
whole principal and interest to pay in
future years Senator Martins speech
made a fine impression, and the advice
he gave will bear good fruit on election
day. Mr.. Young spoke eloquently and
well. and made many telling points. that
were loudly applauded. The result vii
be a fun vote i'm November.
The Republicans were addressed by W
II. c. Brown, a colored lawyer from Nor
folk. They had a crowd Of about seven
ty-five, nine tenths Of whom were fol
Holland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
A NUMEROUS COOK.
KILLS THE CAPTAIN OF AN OYsTEU
BOAT IN wEsTMORELAND.
And ALSO WOUNDS The NATE.
Became Enrnged mt ~ Reprimand-'
Reputed That He Jumped over-
hoard and WAS Drowned, Hut sum-
mary Punishment Suspected.

WARSAW. VA. October 25.-(SpeciaiJ
Information has Just been received nero
of the killing this morning OF Captain
James Crockett. commander OF an OYSTER
boat, near Colonial Beach, Westmoreland
county. IL seems from information as
hand that the negro cook, whose mans
your correspondent cannot learn, did nos
have breakfast as early as the captain
desired. and when spoken to about tho
matter became very abusive. He went ~
the cabin, and I'm few minutes returned
with a pistol and began firing on thu
captain, with the result as stated above
The mate, whose name also cannot %
learned, went 10 the captains assistance.
when the negro opened fire on him. Sew
eral shots took effect on the mate. and no
IS now at Colonial Beach In critical con-
dition. The crew report that after the
shooting the negro jumped overheard and
was drowned. but the supposition is thai
! he was killed and thrown overheard by
| the enraged crew.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
MONTGOMERY DEMOCRATS.
BarIssdaIc and Green Speak Mt Chris
tinnsburg.

CHRIsTIANsBURG, VA, October 20
(Special)-A rather smaller crowd than
usual attended County Court to-day. a
placard on the front of the courthouse
announced that the Republicans would
be addressed by c. a. Heermans and
others, and a vain effort was made TO get
the crowd into the house TO hear them'
After haranguing twenty-five or thirty
paople for less than an hour, heermdhs
gave il up as a bad job. While this was
going on, one Armistead. colored law
yer from Lynchburg, held forth In the
omen air. He was listened to by small
number of negroes and good many
whites who were attracted by curiosity.
The Democrats commenced their speaking
after Heermans had finished. and the
courtroom was filed al once Senator
w. p. Barksdale was the first speaker.
For nearly an hour he discussed the
money question, the tariff. and the con-
duct of the war BY apt Illustration ana
anecdote he drove his points home ana
impressed his hearers. Next came Mr.
Glenn Green, whose line OF argument was
much the same His audience was soon
convinced that no ordinary speaker was
before them. His humor was inimitaDle
and his sarcasm scathing. lie elaDo-
rated his points with great earnestness
and force. aud at times was truly elo-
ouent These speeches came In good
ti,oe as there was much apathy among
the voters. They were Of just the char
acter to counteract this and intuse HE
and activity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
LAMB AND WALLACE.
They Speak at King william COURT
house and West Point.

WEST POINT, VA. october 3.-(spe-
cial.)-Hon. John Lamb, Democratic con-
gresslonal nominee in this district, ana
Jefferson Wallace, ESQ., Democratic
chairman q Richmond, who have been
stunning the district together, spoke AT
two places I'm this county to-day. In the
forenoon they made effective addresses
at King William Courthouse. before an
onnreciative and enthusiastic audience
that filed all standing-room in the ola
courthouse. Tonight they addressed
large audience in this town, many or
whom were ladies'. Mr. Wallace opened
his remarks with a gracious and courtly
compliment TO the ladies, and then ms
cussed the tariff, the currency, ana the
war i'm a way that was powerful ana con-
vincing. vet chaste and ornate. Many OF
his home thrusts were strikingly dellV-
cred and enthusiastically received. Hon.
John Lamb followed in an earnest and
instructive discussion or the money ques-
ton. and interspersed his remarks win
several amusing anecdotes. Captain Lamp
Is well known and popular here ana MS
speech was greatly enjoyed. AT the con-
clusion OF his address many ladles anu
gentlemen went forward TO congratulate
him and assure him that West Point
wouId give him a rOusing majority on
election-day. The speeches of Messrs.
Lamb and Wallace have done much good
here. and King William, notwithstanding
the prevailing apathy. will poll a full
vote. This result will be helped by the
fact that the county at this election Will
vote on the question Of county subscfip-
ton TO the new railroad. The railroad
ADVOCATES are speaking every day in va
rious parts OF the county. and the anti
railroad people are not inactive. Ths
prospect is that the vote will be close
and there'l be warm time in the county
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