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The Mena star., 1899-07-20
LIQUID AIR.

We have, as occasion offered, re- ferred to the discovery and won dcrful properties of liquid air. Recent numbers of the Scientific American, also of the Kansas City Star, contain illustrated articles telling of the cheap manu- facture or production of this most wonderful commodity, proving that It is being made and put to practical, every day use.
 A machine is now running in Now York that makes 1900 gallons of liquid air a day at very low price and a small turbine wheel has been invented to which a fan can be attached and as the liquId air runs the wheel 1t also passes off into the room and helps cool the air. One gallon of this sub stance weighing 2 pounds has the cooling properties of 85 pounds of ice, but it's most wonderful saving properties are shown in the statement: "It is estimated that the United States. in building the Nicaragua canal, would save over 20 million dollars in doing the blasting which the Walker com mission reported would be neces- sary, if liquid air, at the low cost at which it can be made by the Ostergren process, should be used as an explosive.
 ''As a motor power, quite as much as a rcfrigerant and as an explosive, liquid air seems des- tined to have a large use. One gallon of it, taking into account both it's expansive power and it's latent cold, equals two-horse power for one hour. The appli- cation of this power is problem in mechanics which is even now being solved" /"
 The Kansas City Star concludes its article as follows:
 "This new force, therefore, has in it's train all the elemental forces heat, cold, light and power. With cheap and abundant pro duction, and with safe control, all of which are now secured, liquid air, it would surely seem, cannot fail to do a Titan's part in the work of the world"
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
plcnic at BigEork postoffice

There will be picnic at Bigforx postoflice Saturday. July goth. Every body invited to come. Dinner for all. Grounds for lemonade stands, Sl.00; swings, S2.50; auction stands, $500. Everyone come and bring we'll filled baskets. A. w. St. John has been in. yited to deliver an address.
 R. J. ABERNA7HY,
 A. NJ. BLEvINs, Com.
 PHI ABERNATHY,
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Coming to Meua.

One of our citizens received inquiries by mall Thursday morning wanting to know something of Mena as health. ful place to live in; price of board, etc, from Grand Cane, La These parties also ask for circulars papers, etc., telling about Mena, and this reminds the Star that the Immigration bureau should be getting out some advertis- ing matter.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Thinks Much of Mena.

0. P. Patton, representing the BoIinger Music Co.,, of Ft Smith, is in the city looking after business in terests, To representative of the Star MT. Patton said: "Mr. Bolinger will be here next month himself, looking after the business. We think more of the music interests of Mena than any town we visit"
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
SIX ARKANSAS TEN.

The six Arkansas men who are to receive commissions in the vol untcer army have not yet been ap- pointed. Arkansas Gazette.
 No, but the six Arkansas poli- ticians who are to receive S10 per day for experimenting the erec- tion of the new state capitol build ing have been appointed and the tax payers must foot the bill.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
GREATNESS FOR ANY MAN.

Great men are not always great philosophers. They bear adversi- ty ill, because with them character is not on the same plane with in- tellect. When fortune having long sustained deserts them, they lack the strength to resign them selves to fate and to fling back to her the proud and sad words of Pascal: ''I am only d reed, but a reed that thinks. The world may crush me, but 1 remain above it, for l know that am crushed by ti and 1t knows not that 1t crushes me-" Perhaps, after all, true great ness, that to which any man may attain, consists in being always equal to good and bad fortune alike, using the one for the good of others, and accepting the others with unclouded eye and undaunted brow.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
SOLDIER AND STATESMAN.
Colonel Funston is reported a

CoIoneI Funston IS reported as saying:
 Strange as it may seem, am almost "a peace at any price" man. When life and property can be saved 1t is al- most crime not to follow that rule, whatever circumstances may be argu- ing against it. am Republican. but am an anti-expansionist though not a bitter one-more of a mild enc I think the acquisition of Porto Rico and other islands of the West Indies will
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The removal of the division offices from Texarkana to Kansas City and discharge of the clerks in the various offices, as mentioned in another place in this paper, was undoubtedly surprise to the Texarkanians as we'll as the officers and clerks.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Word comes from Hot Springs that the Lost Louisiana" has been discovered again, eight miles from Hot Springs, by one Kit Carson. who with maps and charts furnished him by Spanish council in the City of Mexico, has been hunting for it six weeks.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Mena is coming to the front

Mena is coming to the front or more properly speaking, keep ing to the front-in regular style recently. Work has commenced on the college buildings and will soon commence on the water works, plans for several new brick business houses are being made and contracts let, and the railway company is preparing for exten- siye improvements, all calling for expenditure of lots of money here.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Commenting on the Stars men, ton of J F. Landes' recent pro- motion as general townsite agent of the Port Arthur Route from Texarkana north to Kansas City, the Clinton, Mo, Eye says: "Joe's many friends in this state arc glad to learn of his splendid luck. He is | grand good fellow and the Port Arthur Route was lucky when his services were secured
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Filing Many Claims.

When it became known that the quartz rock that T. l.. Campbell had assayed at Durham X Batson's last week brought the result of Ss2 ton. as reported, several parties from Dallas started out and laid minerel claims on all that section Of country
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Weak Eyes are Made strong.

Dlm vision made clear, styes removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effeetually cured by the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on a guarantee by all good drngoists
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Cougi,ed Twenty-Five Years.

l suffered twenty-five years with cough. and spent hundreds of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until I used Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. This remedy makes weak lungs strong. It has saved my life.-- ]. B. Resell, Grants burg, III,
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Eight hundred dollars Tn cash was refused yesterday for the vacant lot at the corner of Mena street and Port Arthur avenue. This is q good price and demon strates the fact that Mena dirt Is in demand.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Competition is the mother of combinations, business men being compelled to seek the later for self protection. Combinations will continue to he formed until by lawful manner all lines of business that are by their nature considered public utilities will be owned and operated by the peo- pie and for the people. This is inevitable.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

It is now becoming evident that the Anthracite coal trust is pre- pairing to hold up both the dealers and the consumers of coal this coming fall and winter. For tunately the people of Western Arkansas have plenty of wood to burn.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

G. NJ. Valentine, who wrecked bank at Forth Amboy, N. J.. by stealing Sl65,000 of its funds, is said to be "a steady man." 1t certainly takes pretty steady steal ing to get away with that amount of money and not get canght.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The mineral prospects, the start ing of the work on the academy buildings together with the letting of contracts for putting in the system of water works is giving Mcna quite a little boom.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

With the academy and the water works system both started and under process of construction, all who wish can find employment and business will assume increased proportions.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Sure Cure, No Pay.

We cure cancers, wens, tumors, golfers and all such affiictions. No hnmbug. We want no pay until cure Is made. References of cases cured furnished on application.
 GApFREY < LASD. F. 0. Box a3. Dallas Ark. IA d-w I'm
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The Arkansas Gazette very cor rectly remarks that Mena in a few years from now will be city of the irst-class. The next census will show it's population to be over 5000.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The name of the Missouri, Kan sas & Texas Trust Company has been changed and will now be known as the Guardian Trust Company.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Mayor Hamilton is in receipt of several inquiries from parties wanting to put in electric lighting plants here. It might be we'll to make haste slowly along this line and possibly better prices and terms can be made later on.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Funston is evidently a ''peace at any price" man and is always ready to fight for it.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

It is estimated that the cotton crop this year will be reduced 200. 900 bales as result of the flood in Texas. Will this loss cause the price to advance!
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The Mena street lot for which $500 was refused a few days ago sold Saturday for SS50.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Lung Irritation

Is the forerunner to consumption. Dr Bells Pine-far-Honey will cure it. and give such strength to the lungs that d cough or a cold Will not settle there. 25 cents al all good druggists.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The recent rams are refreshing and good for the growing crops.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Our prices are always right at the Racket store. wit
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Toys, Picture
Books and Games.

RAnything and everything in metal
toys, wood toys, the kind that don't
break. Picture books with Mother
Goose Stories. A b G Blocks, games
that can be played by the older folks
as well as the young.
Hill Climbers, Ttolly Cars, Driving
Teams. Railroad Trains, Magic Ian
terms, Pianos, Blackboards, Desks,
Shoohys, Doh Iad. and Cradles,
Mnn-p war, and Totpr,ln Hoats.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Pictures

For bedroom, diningroom and par
lor. Medallions in photos or colored
photos, 1870 to $3.50; hanging pict-
ures, 60c to $3.50,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
See the House that Jack Built Our Show Window With the Live Animals
$50 -152 SOUTH HOWARD STREET

"Of course nobody regarded tho
thing seriously, but some OF us got
tired hearing 1t, and one day we draft
ed proclamation which purported to
emanate from the governors palace.
After the usual preamble 1t went on to
say In substance that the expression
take to the woods wn@ hereby de-
clared reasonable, aud any one max
Ing use of the same was liable to a
penalty of from TO 20 years lmprls-
onment at hard labor.
"A job printer we knew set the thing
up for us in regular official style. one
side Spanish and one side English. and
we had about hundred copies pri-
vately struck off. They were the
source Of endless fun. Wherever we
heard a Doodle patriot holding forth
OH the ingratitude Of nations we would
quietly slip him copy of the procla-
nation and whisper that 1t was being
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

posted all over Havana.
"ihe effect was magical. I remem-
Der certain general who was below
Ing Mt the top of his voice and had Just
made the usual declaration In regard
to the woods, when waiter handed
him one Of the documents. He glanced
at 1t. turned pea green and vanished.
How he got away l don't know. It
was like trick on the stage, and,
what is more. | never laid eyes on him
again believe he really did take to
the woods.
"We worked the thing for about n
week before the joke leaked out, and
we came near causing an exodus
among military gentlemen who wanted
Jobs or blood. Some of them received
such a nervous shock that they have
been mild as lambs ever since."-NeW
Orleans Times-Democrat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

linen. Christmas will soon be here,
and by purchasing that piece of fine
linen for your friends 1t will be
brought into use for the Christmas
dinner; 72-inch heavy double DAM
ask, with napkins to match, Slips a
yard; Pinch heavy Damask, in
beautiful patterns with napkins to
match. $l.00 yard. Beautiful nap
kins In all linen, Toe to $4.00 a dozen.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
"TAkE TO THE WOODS"
An Interesting Yarn Brought All the
Way From Havana.

"Did you ever see the celebrated
take to the woods proclamation
asked young man who has lately re-
turned from prolonged sojourn in
Havana. ''It was one Of the most
amusing practical jokes ever played.
For nearly II year, as you may know,
Havana has been swarmlng with fake
patriots. most Of 'em colonies and gen
erals, who are dead sore because they
haven't received fat jobs in the civil
service. They sit around the cafes at
night. rehearslng their wrongs, and
their favorlte threat Is that they nre
going to take to the woods meaning
that they will go out to one of the In
terror provinces and start little war
Of their own.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Splendid quality all silk satin Rib
bons in every shade and every neces-
sary width to put the finishing
touches to the neat little basket, box
or bit of embroidery that you're 60
ing to give away.
Fancy Hair Ribbons &c, 7c to 1Oc.
Neck Ribbons in fancy colors, also
plain, l7c to 25c.
Baby Ribbons in all colors with
fancy edges PC a yard.
Perfumery.
This Is the season of Perfumery.
Our stock is large and of immense
variety.
High grade Perfumes 35c and 5Oc
an ounce.
Perfumes in fancy bottles 25c up.
Dress Patterns.
Where is the lady that would re-
fuse one of our ALL WOOL
STYLISH DRESS PATTERNSp
They make a LASTING PRESENT,
keeping the DONOR in the mind of
the WEARER.
Black crepons in silk and wool
Mohair effects, $1.O0 to $500 q yard.
We get credit for having the best
line Of black goods in town. See our
black Poplin, Serges, Cheviots,
Broadcloths, ranging In prices from
5Oc to $l,OO a yard. Fancy novelty
dress goods from 25c up.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
LAST LINKS.

PARDONED - Frank Mank a
Wayne county man who has been in
the Ohio Penitentiary under n 90
year sentence for attempted rape,
has just been pardoned by the gov
ernor.
FUNERAL FRIDAY-The funer-
al of David Lewis was held at his
late home, l22 Grant ST., ut $3.50 Fri
day morning. Burial at Massillon.
TRAIN DELAYED-B. Il o. pas
senger train No. 46 from Chicago was
three hours late Thursday.
PENSION INCREASED--Wm
Field of Akron, has had his pension
increased from *s to $l2.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
The annual meeting of the First
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
was held Wednesday evening. The
following officers were elected: Su-
perintendent, w. A. Upham: assist
ant superintendents, Q. II. Elliott,
ii. M. Hagelbarger; secretary, b. l..
Dodge; treasurer, l.. +. Shirer; choir
lister, Miss Helen Storer; pianist.
Miss Minnie Hennebergor; historian,
Mrs. B. l.. Dodge; librarian, ii. E.
Worburton; assistant librarians,
Ernest Shriver, Arthur Richards I;
postmaster, o. c. Herrick; ushors,
F. G. Stipe, Il. f. Shircr; president
Missionary Society, Mrs. q. Hard
ing; vice-president Missionary Soci-
ETY., II. IL. Birney secretary Mission
ary Society, Grace Miller.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

We have taken particular care that
our Hosiery stock should be all that
you could wish.
Children's heavy stockings, the
kind that wears, 25c n pair. Ladies'
hose, fieeced lined, l0c to 25c. Fancy
hosiery, with colored topa, 25c n pair.
Fancy Notions. -
Small items Of service and durf-.
bility that can be given rs presents
to young and old. Fancy garters In
glass boxes, 25c n pair. All klnds Of
fancy combs, 25c to soc each s.,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Last Chance! {!
To get your Photos made before
Nmas.
207 E. Market Street.

HAND BURNED-H. A Kompel
of l35 North Broadway, met with
~ painful accident Wednesday even
ing. While adjusting kerosene
lamp. IL exploded, badly burning his
right hand.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

They seem to be revivinG m old
tashlon in feminine apparel over in the
philippines"
"What's that?"
"lcops."
"Eeally"
YES They were around the bar
reis that hold Mrs. Agu!naldo's cap.
tured frocks and hlngs.'-Clevelnn
Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Fancy China.

We have provided some remarka-
BILE values in fine decorated China
for this Christmas trade? The prices
are away down. Imported Japan
ware In Cracker Jars. Toilet articles,
fancy Vaces from 25c up. Opal ware
in Toilet sets, hand painted, from
sl.00 up.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
C0llarettes and ScarfS.

Plenty Of ladies would be pleased
to find one Of these handsome Col
larettes among her other presents
Christmas morning. A sample line
is here to pick from, $500 to $1,000 a
garment. 70
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Holiday NeQIIeI YOT1QV

Warm lined Shoes. | have them
In prices that will asionish you.
Women's shoes 81 ana up. Ladies'
remember the celebrated Wheeler
shoes, regular ~ values In light or
heavy soles SB,25, hand turned $3.50,
heavy soles. Boys shoes with tap
soles 81. No better line of school
shoes in the city. MEMS shoes In tan
or black, regular SO 30 value. heavy
soles. 81, Mems shoes, Wei kid. reg
ular ~ % values, calf lined. 81 ~.
Mems shoes, bON calf, regular $3.75
value. calf lined, 81, M,u's shoes,
hoN or willow calf, Grlll or calf lined.
regular 81 VALUES $3.50,
Xmas SiipperS. \ rrIr nd COM
plete lin" lor men uHd ladies az
special low prices,
Gents Furnishing Goods VIII
guarantee Ms low prices as elsewhere
In the city.
South End Shnu and Furnishing
Goods $ ,oic, between Thorn on and
Voris SITS.
w. S. RODENnAUGH
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Silverware

Is one of the most important Of our
holiday lines. The very newest pat-
terms and choicest wares have found
their way to our counters. Large
urns, IA X gold gilt, warranted not
to tarn!sh, 1915 and $500 each.
Fancy novelties in sterling silver
ware, 25c to $3.50. comprising Tooth
brushes, fancy Boxes, Brush and
Comb sets, etc.. PockoLbooks with
silver mountings, 50c to $l.5O each.
Rings with or without settings.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Gloves.

Scarcely a day passes we don't add
to our already large assortment of
gloves, "but we have to" when you
consider the great selling We do In
this line.
Our $l.OO Glove is a wonder. If
you try one pair you will buy again.
All shades, 2 clasps or hook.
We have Glove at $l.50: our trade
increases on this Glove because 1t Is
good one. We suit and At you in
Gloves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
CURED with vegetable HO1 " Remedies Have cured DNOH o many thousand casce
 called hopeless. In tea Aays at least two-thirds of all symptoms remov ed Testimonials and TEN DAYS treatment free pR. H. K. GREENS S0HS- Box K. Att Antz. Ga
Whales Teeth as Coinage.

Whales teeth form the coinage of the Fiji islands They are painted white and red, the red teeth being worth about twenty times as much as the white. The native carries his wealth round his neck, the red and white of his coinage forming bril- liant contrast to his black skin. A common and curious sight in the Fiji islands is newly married wife pre- senting her husband with a dowry of whales teeth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
Among the Malaya1is.

The Malayalis. caste of Madras, have a most curious custom. A man having very young sons takes to him. self new wives, which he calls his sons wives, the children of the mar riage being called the sons children. This particular relation continues from one generation to another.
 Bloating after eating, indigestion, fatulence or water brash. may be quickly corrected through the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. It strengthens digestion, cleanses and regulates the bowels. Sold by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
PET ANIMALS BECOME PESTS.
Horses, Cats, Pigs. Goats and Rabbits
 All Have Become Nu'sances.
Transcript.

Ordinary domestic animals under fa- vorable conditions often become pests. Some instances: In 1897 Nevada passed a law permitting the killing of wild horses as nuisanees. In Washington they are cut up to bait traps. Most of the wild horses on tue continent are descended from few loosed by Cortez in Mexico. In Australia hunters shoot wild horses. which eat grass needed by the sheep and cattle Cats have made a home on Cat island. one of the Ker- guelens, where they are so wild that 1t Is impossible to tame them. Their pro- genitorS escaped from whaling vessels. They were put ashore on Sable island, off Nova Scotia, to kill the rabbits that had become a pest. Now the rabbits are gone and the cats are worse. Pigs were put ashore on many islands, such as Bermuda. the Galapagos and is- lands along the southern coast, as food for shipwrecked sailors. In every case they have multiplied and become wild Capt. Cook put some ashore on New Zealand, where they are now shot as game. St. Helena, mountainous is- land of small extent, 2,700 feet high. was heavily wooded at it's discovery. To-day 1t is rocky desert, owing to the introduction of goats by the Por tuguese in 1513. When the goats ate off the underbrush rain washed away the soil and the big trees tumbled. Rabbits are the worst of all animal scourges in Australia and New Zea- land. They are poisoned, killed for their skins, for their meat; but still they multiply. Cats alone can kill them off: but then cats become pest also. Since 1873 New Zealand has shipped more than 200, ,0G0,000 rabbit skins.-New York World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
Feudalism in Hungary.

Inconceivable as the anaehronism may seem to the western mind, the agfarian system of Hungary has not yet issued from the feudal form. The Hungarian farmer of today is virtually a serf, bound to his master, the hered- itary owner of the soil which the peas ant tills, by the tangible tie of per- sonal liability. The Hungarian feudal lord of today is entitled to fifty days labor from each male adult who dwells on his land The seignior 's at liberty to demand this feudal contribution at whatever time may seem best to him, with the frequent result that the ten ant farmer is employed in gathering his masters harvests while his own crops are rotting after a rainfall or are being consumed by an early frost or suffer damage from one or more of the many possible causes which rem der destructive the slightest delay on the part of the harvester in gathering the fruits of years labor.-S. Ivan Tonjoroff, in Arena.
 Q AsT o7IA.
 Bears the The Kind You Have Always Boughi Signature ss NHNzzM
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
Told of a Royal Lad.

A writer in London Telegraph tells the following story about the king of Spain as throwing light on that royal lads life: "One day, during his history lesson, the king asked his professor to tell him how Spain came to lose Chile, Mexico and other Spanish American colonies. The story was narrated so thrillingly and artistically that the royal boy listened spellbound and con- tinued after it had ended to sit ab- sorbed in meditation. At last thought having struck him, he looked up to his professor and inquired: What must do in order to get back these countries for Spain?' The first and most i'm portant thing of all, replied the eau tfous and diplomatic pedagogue, is that your majesty should-should- grow up to be man. When you are q man Pm" muttered the lad, disen- chanted. 'wben I'm a man it is not history professors advice that I shall be asking. I shall have prime min tster to tell me then"