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The Mena star., 1898-11-30
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
 United States Land office.

Department of the Interior.
 United States Land office.
 Camden, Ark, Oct. 22. is~. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Benjamin 0. PoilocS, contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 19279, made August IS, 1896, for north-easl z section J6, township s., range 32 w., by Cyas c. Ballard, contestee. in which 1t is alleged that the said Clyde C. Ballard has wholly abandoned said tract and changed his resi- re- dence therefrom for more than six monlns since making said entry and next prior to i1e ne date herein stated. That he does not resae thereon or cultivate said tract as required py law. Said parties are hereby notified to aP pear. respond and offer evidence tonehlhg said allegation at 10 o'clock m. on pee. s' 1898. before E. II. Poe, N. F.. at his oince III Grannis, Polk county, Ark, and that nhai a hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m, on pee; l3, 1898. before the Register and Receiver as the United states Land Office in Camden, AZ. as The said contestant having. in proper l.ah an, davit, filed Oct. 22 1898, set forth facts wniss show that after due diligence personal sefFtS. nr of this notice can not be made, it IS herepl ~, dered and directed that such notice De gsSH by due and proper publication. ..
 ]. B. FRIEDHEIM, Reglstel. 43-iS E. A. ScnIcKER. Receiver
The Mena star., 1898-11-30

Iation are those to make depredations of railway postal clerks continuous offense; to provide severe penalty for employees em bezzling or destroying newspaper mail; severer statutes covering green goods and obscene mat ter; the issue of special stamped en- velope of superior paper quality for ten cents for greater security and safety; for at least curtailing the use of post age stamps as medium of exchange, and for allowing postmasters of the first and second classes to pay for the special delivery of letters by salaried postal officials, and to allow street car fare to special delivery messengers
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
Big Cotton crnn.
]. Louis ost-nisnatnh

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 The cotton crop this year is bet,v... II, 100000 and 12,000, 1000 bales .l- largest in the history of the indns.r~
 It is remarkable that the growth :. cotton in the Southern States sho.,s steadily increase in the face of an - interrupted fall of prices, and in das ance of that most sacred princin,e :. political economy known as the law os supply and demand. The volume ot product is expected to grow in resnonso to rise of prices and fall with a ao- cline, but cotton seems to be an .. ception.
 Of course, the cause of the paradox is in the peculiar conditions of ,ha Southern States, and these chance slowly.
 But the extension of markets is tho surest relief. The opening of Chinese ports will afford an outlet to our co,. ton crop and provide market which never can be fully supplied. For tbis reason alone we are interested in far Eastern politics. It is to our interest to promote the cause of trade in China by every legitimate means. But we can hardly ask for open ports in Asia if we do not let the bars down to opr own.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
News From the Gulf.

The Kansas City Star quotes General Manager Gillham as saying that the remaining two miles of the canal will be dredged to Il depth of eighteen feet within thirty days. The officials of the railway are jubilant over the su. preme court dicision. The work at Port Arthur will be prosecuted with redoubled energy.-Port Arthur News.
 Mir. R. D. Orr of Kansas City, son of the popular passenger agent of the Pittsburg & Gulf railway, and Mr. F. E. Hall, also of Kansas City, are en- toying a short visit at Port Arthur, having arrived Tuesday of this week. The young men are enchanted with our city. Port Arthur is becoming with Kansas Cityans as a pleasure resort and place for health ful recreation. Port Arthur News.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, !
 Uuited Statct Land Office. ,sos
 Camden, Ark, Nov. z. sa iess A sufficient contest affidavit having lsnn pesn filed in this office by Zachariah B. Ediisssgsro ns so contestant, against Homestead entry No; :is im-S' made Dec Is. 1896, for northeast H secl,as secu,pn | township south, range 3l west, by Shlli,es s5ed Plowman. contcstee. i'll which lt IS al,s51 al,hsa51v that the said Charles L. Plowman has Mnod ,,yed abandoned mid tract that he has never dr l,' in on said tract since making said entry. o A any manner cultivated or improved saiaN sym mo- required by law. Said parties are heIet1} ,1enee tiled to appear. respond and oler el ~, .1, on touching said allegation al 10 ociocK u N P, Dec. 1a, 1898, before James E. Hickman, A ark. at his office in Vandeiyoort Polk county sIi 10 and that final hearing will be helu Doris. o'clock n. m on Dee. 29. lS'ls. before tne rIand ter and Receiver at the United sta'e7
 Office in Camben. Ark .ai. The said contestant having. Tn p.oPv,s mich davit. filed Nov. :, 1SqS set forth facls ""r.lre show that after due diligence persolan n.abv or or this notice can not be made, 1t IS hesegi l gisen dered and directed that such notice pe s py due and proper publication. ,.,,sser. 45-it E.A scIlIckER, Rccei's's
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
To Confer With Mr. StiIwelI.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Robert Gillham, general manager of the Kansas City, Pittsburg G Gulf rail- road, has gone to New York to confer with President A. E. Stilwell regard. ing the proposed absorption of the Chicago & Alton railroad by the Pitts burg & Gulf. The deal is still hanging fire, but will probably be decided one way or the other this week.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
W. T. Ferguson Convicted.

Trenton, Mo, Nov. 29--In March, 1897, $. c. Wilson, proprietor of res taurant here, was called to his back door and robbed of $i,50O and then murdered The police made several arrests and finally chain of evidence was woven around ". T. Ferguson, which resulted in his conviction here Saturday of murder in the first degree. The penalty is hanging.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
Project for "a Great Lake Canal.

Washington, Nov. 29.--An effort will be made by persons interested in lake transportation to have the Anglo American commission take up the project for a canal joining the great lakes and the Atlantic. This project has been favorably reported upon by a deep water way commission authorized by congress and appointed by the president
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
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 in the pul.ic schools of Polk county !. ESTES,
 County Examiner Polk county, Ark. Dated. Nov. 30, lSQ8
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
Twenty-nine Persons Drowned.

St Petersburg. Nov %. "A ferrv- boat full of workmen has been cap sized while crossing the yolga at knessma, drowning 20 of the passen- gers.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30

We carry the Joplin, Monarch, Vanc Calvert and Mena Paint and Paper Company's mixed paints in all colors
 JACKSON DRUG Co.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
For Fall Planting.

N. NJ. Roach has full assortment of field seeds for fall planting at his wholesale flour, feed and seed ware house east of depot.
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
Terrible Accident i'm Havana.

Havana, Nov. 29.-A box of dynamite exploded this morning near the Reina battery, killing and injuring 40 per. sons
The Mena star., 1898-11-30

We carry the safety oil cans three and five gallons. J. B. Littlejohn X Co. 47.4t
The Mena star., 1898-11-30
EconomIst Wells pa.se. Away

Norwich. Conn.,, Nov. 7.-David A. Wells, the economist died at $50 Sat. urday afternoon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
BATTLE WITH CONVICIS
Twelve MAKE ADASH FOR FREEDOM AND
SECURE ARMS.
Oyertaken in a Cypress Swamp, they Fight
Desperately from Behind Cover But
Are Finally Forced TO Yield.

jacksonville, Fla, August 2G.-A spc-
cial to the Times-Union AMI Citizen from
st. Andrews Bay. Fla, says:
O Thursday night of last week
twelve conyictS employed on the turpcn-
tine camp of j. y. Donelson X Com
amy. Of East Bay, ovcrpowered two
guards. securing their arms and made
a bold dash for liberty, fastening ut
once to the inland. \ party Of pursuers
was Immediately organized and employ
ing dogs 4 spirited chase WAS instituted.
The escaped conVictS Were successful III
cvading the purSuerS until late on last
Wednesday afternoon ut which time they
were overtaken in Il small sypreSs swamp
the men intent on freedom and those
whose duty it was to Vouch for their
safe Keeping Immediately cnsued. Many
shots were fired. the conVictS fighting des-
p~mratcly from behind trees and cover.
One convict was instantly killed and
three others We're wounded but no casual
ties occurred on the side of the purSuers.
After the burial of the dead. the in
iured were at one placed under proper
medical attendance. Considering that
the criminals secured arms belonging to
the guards. much surprise is elected from
the fact of the total absence of injury
resulting to the purSuerS.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
AT NAVY DEPARTMENT

Washington. d. c.. August 27.-Ad-
miral Schley received a great demon-
s~tration at the Navy Department to-
day. He came to the Department quite
early. and after 4 call upon Acting
Secretary Allen. he emerged from the
main door of the Secretary's office.
His presence in the building had be-
come known. and as soon as he was
seen cheers rent the air from the clerks
who had assembled to catch a glimpse
of the hero of Santiago. The officers
and clerks from the Navy. State and
War Departments crowded the CORR
doris leading up to the Navy Depart
ment. until it was impossible to pass
through. They crowded around the -Ad-
miral. eagerly reaching forward TO
shake his hand. The lady clerks were
even more demOnstrative. and the -Ad-
miral was kissed by old and young
without discrimination. 1t was finally
necessary to form a line and pass the
crowd around through the large rooms
Of the Secrctary's office in order to give
them a chance to shake hands with
Admiral Schley. Many prominent army
officers took part in the demonstration.
The Admiral finally escaped into Capt.
Crowninshield's office.
Admiral Schley left here at 800
O'Clock this Afternoon for Annapolis, Nd,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
A CLASH IS IMMINENT
GREAT BRiTAlk'S STERN INTIMATlON TO
CHINESE.
viii Regard as a Casus BelIi any Failure on the
Part Of Their Cove nment to Com
ply With her Wishes.

London. Aug. 26.-The pekin CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
The situation has suddenly become
acute. The relations between the
Tsung-Li-Yamen and Sir Claud Mac
Donald. the British Minister. are strain
ed to the point Of rupture. Sir Claul
Macdonald has minated that my fail
ure by China to observe great Britain )
wishes will be accepted as Il casuS belli.
In support of Sir Claud Macdonald
the fleet has been concentrated 1T Wei
Hai-Wei and HankOw and all the war
ships under 5000 tons have been mobll
lied in the YangTse River. The naval
demonstration is solely directed against
China. rs it is semi-ofiicially stated that
the existing relations with Russia are
cordial. Lord Salisbury has abandoned
the policy of the open door, substituting
for it a policy of spheres of influence.
Diplomatic conferences have been of
constant occurrence within the last few
days. Lord Salisbury insists upon the
recognition by the other powers inter
eSted in China. of the boundaries Of
Great Britain's sphere Of in~tluence.' In
the same instrument whereby Great Bri-
tain recognizes Russians position in Man
churia. Russia is required to acknowl-
edge the p~aranlOuncy of England in the
1an"-Tse Valley and guarantee that our
territorial requirements shall be perma-
ntntly respected.
Great Britain is willing to drop her
protest in respect to the new Chwang
Railway, but Russia is required to cancc
her agreement with China. that the coun-
try having the largest financial interest
should arbitrate in disputes connected
with the Pekin Hankow railway.
THE negotiations are confined to
Pekin. The British Ambassadors at st.
Petersburg and Pekin are in close com
municatiOn."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
MUST ENrEL THE FHtARS.

philippine Island Cummit's, in Europe
Jr-c il 4~ Necessary IL Moral SANTA
tien.
London. tu-. - Tie Philippine T.
lands cntaIAlttt, IN Europe has address
~ . letter to President M,kiul,y ~
Iirdin- The appeals made IT, hIm lbs
hl-h Roman Catholic .r,le~Ia~tc~ in
America ia protect tn. religions orders
Ia Tie islands The cNuul>,uu 81 tia,
fgiar~ III, committee contends i "a nee
,s~3rN tut,,,lcut Ia moral sanitation"
The letter uan.c> particularly the Arch
bishop of Mlniia ana The Ri>hole or
\ueva Sesoyia and \cuva CascrrS.
Whose acts III hostility against both ma
lives ma Americans and against the
J"~uit> and other respected religious in
Stluluou> are condemned by every one"
The committee urges President Aic-
kinney 10 aid the PHILIPPINES :, sup
press the immortality of the diabolical in
~titntious fo>lcrcd hy these monks" and
the letter concludes rs follows.
"lour name. can never b. associated
with that of the friar~. and the SENSE Of
right Of tire noble nation 1T whose head
you are placed viii never permit the ever
victorious and humanitarian Stars AMI
Stripes 10 protect them
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
A RIGHTEOUS SENTENCE
CAPTAIN DUNCAN GETS FIVE YEARS FOR
DESIGNATING GRAVES
President and Mrs. Mckinley Spend an Hou
at Camp Meade Inspecting the Camp.
They Visit the Hospitals.

Camp Meade, Middleton. Pa. Aug. -.
pleasant hour today ut Camp Meade en-
route to Somerset. Pa. for 4 short yaca-
ton. The President and Mrs. Mckin
ley reached here at | o'clock on ii specia.
train from Washington and We're met
by genera Graham and staff, and tbs
first Delaware regiment, which WAS dc
tailed as guard of honor. The regiment
was drawn up along the road leading t,
camp. and when the President and othe!
guests had been seated in open carria ge>
the regiment presented arms and tn,
band played THE Presidents March,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth Martin
and Attorney General Mccormick re
ceived the President III the absence OF
Governor Hastings. who is in the South
with the Pennsylvania hospital train.
After Il hurried inspection of the quar-
tiers of the general and his staff. presi
dent and Mrs. Mckinley We're driven
through the camp. Company streets Were
scrupulously clean and the men looked
their best. The President visited the
division hospital and the hospital which
the Red Cross Society Of Philadelphia
has established for the care Of the most
serious cases.
The court martial of Duncan of the
Twenty Second Kansas, found him
guilty of desecrating the grave of a Con
federate officer at the Bull Run battle
field, and he was sentenced last evening
to an imprisonment of five years.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
OUR TROOPS
WANTED BREAD
When They Were Fed They
Left the Hospital.
PUT ON THE SICK LIST
WHEN FOOD WAS THE ONLY
MEDICINE REQUIRED.
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO GET 1T
The Yucatan Left Santiago Without a suf
fc.ent Quantity Of Proper Food or Supplies
for the Sick--Gen. Wheeler Came
10 Their Aid.

New York, August 27.-Some of the
nurses in the general hospital at Camp
Wikoff, are suffering from dySentery.
and orders We're issued to-day that they
le given more time to themselves in
which to exercise, baths and rest.
More nurses arrived today. There are
three male and three female nurses III
each ward during the day time, and
two on duty at night.
When the Eighth Ohio was landed.
nearly 300 reported sick, and We're sent
to the General hospital. but it developed
that 40 Of the sick" men were only
suffering from hunger. When these
men were fed they We're able to leave
the hospital. They repeated stories Of
hardships encountered coming up from
Cuba, and said it was almost impossible
for them to get food. One hundred and
fifty men in the General hospital were
allowed to go on sixty days furloughs
to-day, as they had improved.
When the transport Yucatan reached
the pier today and began to discharge
the six companies of the Seventh
United States infantry. which she had
brought from Santiago. it was learned
that seven men had died on the passage
and three more died last night. while
the ship lay in the bay waiting her
turn to unload her human cargo.
The Yucatan had two undre sick
men ON board. 1t is alleged that the
ship left Santiago without Il sufficient
quantity of proper food or supplies for
the sick. and that she reached here
without any food but army rations.
which the sick troops We're unable to
Eat. When General Wheeler learned of
this state of affairs, he ut once sent on
board some proper supplies. The sick
men are still on board the vessel, wait
ing until there is room for them in the
hospitals.
The Second Massachusetts left behind
seven officers and 200 sick men. in the
hospitals. Altogether, $50 men de-
parted. As the men marched to the
dock 100 men dropped out Of line, but
We're aided by their comrades, and We're
thus able to continue until the boat was
reached.
The Rough Riders will leave camp in
about ten days. 1t is reported that
they will be mustered ont in New York
after their arrival, either III Madison
Square or Plaza Square, at 18th
street. The hospital report at Camp
Wikoff to-day was as follows:
Cases III the General hospital, 1,12O,
Of which 20 are typhoid fever.
Cases in the detention hospital 100.
Diptheria in the detention hospital. /;
in the General hospital, /; deaths, ;.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
PRESIDENT AT SOMERSET.
Party Will Visit Cleveland, Canton, New
York and Montauk Point.

Somerset. Pa, Aug. 27.-The Presi-
dental party reached Somerset b. sr2-
cial train from Johnstown at $40 tins
evening. Burgess j. ii. PiSell. md tht
members of The town council boarded
the Presidents car and welcomed the
party. When the President stepped out
of the car with Mrs. Mckinley on his
arm, the 1900 people who has gathered,
cheered heartily and the Meyersdale
Band which the Burgers brought here
for the occasion. played while the Pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley were entering.
Abner McINinley'S carriage. Hundreds
Of people lined the street and kept the
President bowling until the carriage
reached the pretty summer home OF Mr.
Abner Mckinley. where the distinguishes.
guests will remain during their stay
here. The party will cav here at IL
o'clock Monday for Cleveland. They
will 90 from Cleveland to Canton to pass
a day ut their old home. then return to
Cleveland and leave there Friday fol
New York. The President will visit the
camp at Montauk Point on Saturday
and return to Washington that evening.
The Mckinley home here was placed
in direct telephone communication Will
Washington this afternoon, and the
President has, though among the Somer
set hills, the great affairs that are engag
ing his attention. within call distance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30
TOO HOT TO HOLD THEM.
SpaniardS in the Ladrones Desire To Re
move to Manila.

SpaniardS in the Ladrones Desire TO Re
move TO Manila.
Madrid, Aug. 21.-3 p. m.-Negotia-
tons have been opened with Washing
ton to obtain permission for the Span
lards in the Ladrone Islands to 20 to
Manila. as the situation in the IadroneS
Is extremely critical.
Great preparations are being made At
Nlgo and Pontevedra for the rtpatriated
soldiers who are expected 10 arrive Their,
shortly. All possible sanitary precau-
tons are being taken.
Communicate Emilio Diaz de Moreu.
former Captain of the cruiser CriStobal
Colon. promises to conduct 4 lively anti
government campaign in the CorteS on
his return to Spain. 1t is pointed out,
However. that he as well aS all the
other commanders of Admiral Cervera'S
squadron, will have to appear before 4
our martial before anything else is
done. AS soon as the Commandante ar
rlyeS the Government will ask tile
Cortes for authority to prosecute him AZ
he is a deputy and this authorization i
necessary.
\ semi-ofticial denial is made Of the
statement that Admiral Cervera has
written a letter. published in the Ameri-
can press. praising the American navy.
His authorship is repudiated.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30

Gates and on the day ~ payment the
organization vill b. uaTad,-l and the
mastering officer will cauSe the names OF
ali persons uui enlisted men present and
3t>eU. - ~ called ont. requiring those
present - answer L. Step hrs~kly hive
PAGES Ia firm; - the line. y soon ~
th. muster II the cuulpany has hsrn com
plcttti the mastering officer vii direct IL
IT, i" marched I" tn" pay table for pay
H4rnf ana discharge
Officers lul enlisted men VII" ar al
sent viii hc Instructed 10 apply l. the
l'aSnIa~icr General II the Arms Tor
final settlement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-30

Supplies for Hospitals Efforts to Al
~leviate the Suffering.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Some state
mtntS made ut the Var Department
today indicate that efforts are making
to alleviate the suffering III the camps.
The Surgeon General reports that up to
the Sth day of August there has been
sent to Chickamauga camp 3,42S cots
and bedsteads, 6.53G gray blankets, 1899
cotton sheets and $50 mosquito bars.
Another statement shows the number Of
nurses which have been provided for
the different camps where hospitals are
established, as follows:
Fort Myer. Va. G3, Fort Mcpherson,
Ga. tTen cn routet lG: Fort Thomas,
Ky. Give Ell routel -: Fort Monroe,
Va. IS: hospital shin Relief 81: Hos
pitaI ship Hudson. >: Hospital ship Mis-
souri,. 10: Hospital train. o.; at large one:
Key West, Fla. fThree ordered to
Huntsville. Ala 9: Santiago dc Cuba,
H., Letter. Chickamauga Park. Ga.
Five en- route 3S; Hospital ut Chicka-
mauga Park, Ga. other than Letter. en-
route or on duty. 219; Sheridan Point.
Na.. ,: F~ernandina. Fla. ten route or on
duty) %: Camp Algcr. Va. 10; Camp
Wikoff. Montank Point. J.. /. y. Y, ten
route. or on duty 50; Tampa, Fla. II;
Jacksonville, Fla. ten route. or on duty
%: Porto Rico. 8. Total. SIS.
In addition to the above list there are
over six thousand members Of the Hos
pitll Corps whose services are available
rs nurses.