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The Mena star., 1899-05-18
THE SAFE IN POLK COUNTY.

The De Queen Bee remarks that more fruit and berries and less cotton means greater inde- pendence for Sevier county farm CTS. Also, that the time has come in the history of Seyier county that great money can be made raising cattle. Enterprising farm CTS have found that the best way to raise stock IS for each to SOW several acres of our rich pasture lands in tame grasses or clover. Cattle will grow fat and sleek and require to be fed only for two or three months in the winter.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
ANOTHER FRUIT TREE WASH.

Mai. Geo. Bell, recently read paper before the Bentonville horticultural society regarding a tree wash to protect fruit trees from insects, from which we quote his formula, and remarks, as fol lows:
 "One gallon soft soap, one quart of lime, one pound of salt one pound of sulphur, one pint kerosene, one ounce of carbolic acid. It will be observed that all these ingredients are insecti cides, and that nearly all have been highly recommended by expert horti- culturists as remedy for various ills that effect plant life.
 "When all the ingredients are brought together, use water sufficient to make the mixture of creamy con sistency. As the acid and kerosene are liable to rise to the top if not con- stantly agitated it is best to use but little at first. adding more when re- quired. The remedy may be diluted by water from to l2 parts. If you are liable to be troubled by rabbits, be sure to have little carbolic acid in the mixture at all times.
 "For the benefit of those without experience in fighting the enemies that infest many orchards, will state my method of carrying on campaign against the aphis and his allies. Sup piled with the deadly liquid and armed with vine hoe or potato digger, I draw the earth away from the roots near the tree in search of the woody rascals, who, if present, are easily dis tinguished by their white coats, or, borers. by the well known evidence of their presence If the enemy is located l wash the trunk and large limbs of the trees and sprinkle some of the remedy around the trees under the branches.
 "A small tree will only require from one pint to one quart of the diluted mixture; large tree badly infested may peed five or six quarts. If none of the pests are found it is we'll to ap- ply some of the remedy to the body of the tree as preventive. Sprlngtime and early summer, think, is the best time to treat fruit trees.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
A MINING EXCHANGE.
Formed to Conduct Business in Re- liable and Business Like Manner.

Messrs Durham and Batson have opened up mining exchange in the Carder brick at the corner of Mena street and Pickering avenue, and are now ready for business
 These gentlemen not only intend to list mining property for sale but will engage actively in development work on properties they own, and will operate mines when once developed. They have commodious rooms and will have tables for the convenient display of ores from the various mines of this section.
 NJ. E. Durham, the senior mem Der of the firm is well known to our people. having resided in this country for fifteen years, devoting much of his time to mining investigations. W. A. Batson came here a few months ago from Hunter, North Dakota, where he conducts extensive farming enterprises. He was induced to come here through a friend, who had caused some of the ores of this section to be tested both at St Joseph, Mo and in Germany, getting results showing that they carried the preclous metals quantity to pay to work them. MT. Batson also caused tests to be made which proved so satisfactory as to cause him to move his family here recently and make Mena his home. He not only has means of his own with which to prosecute the work in hand, but has interested capitalists to such an extent as to be able to get all the money he may need to develop and operate mines. Mir Batson says that there will be no trouble to get all tie capital needed just as soon as it is demonstrated that our ores carry values to make them profitable to work. In another place in this issue of the Star will be found the advertis. ment of this firm.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
 FINANCE VS. MORALS.

It has become quite common for the general public to think that it is not particularly immoral to rob the public by and through some large financial scheme, and to look up to the successful thief as great and able fnancier, one who has right to q church mem- bership and u free pass through St. Petcr's gate. The facts are, these men should be given no higher or greater consideration morally than men who acquire money by any other disreputable or dishonorable methods, and we are pleased to see Rev. Washing
 ton Gladding reported as saying
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

The city administration will certainly be sustained in its efforts to enforce the law requiring sa- looms to remain closed on Sunday. The wise saloonist, in fact, will cheerfully and scrupulously obey the law, and not require any spec ial efforts to enforce it on the part of our city officials, as the best methods known to educate the people to vote local option, and abolish the saloons is to per sistently violate the laws under which they are permitted to run. Tine official who enforces the law andmakes proper use of the pub lie funds will always be respected by the people.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
Offers to Put h, Plant

Mir. ". Reed, of Big Falls, Texas, arrived here Monday. and has been Investigating the mning interests here with view of investing. Among the prospects he is becoming interest and Mir. Reed is reported as having offered to put in good plant to operate this mine with for half interest. He is out Investigating the property to-day with the owner.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
MUNICIPAL REFORMS.

Samuel M. Jones was recently elected mayor of Toledo, Ohio, by an overwhelming majority, hav- Ing made his canvas along the line of municipal ownership of all public utilities and the city doing things for itself or the people who are usually farmed out to individ- uals and privaic corporations.
 We clip from the Kansas City Journal tho following extracts from Mayor Jones platform:
 The abandonment of the contract system on such public work as paving, sewers. etc, the city doing it's own work under the supervision of its own engineers
 The compilation and publication of city directory by the municipality itself, on the same theory that the government takes the census.
 The establishment of kin6ergartens as part of the pu bile school system.
 A large appropriation for street im- provements.
 The sprinkling of the streets by the city, instead of a private enterprise paid for by subscription.
 A larger appropriation for public parks
 An appropriation for music in the parks
 The establishment of playgrou nds for children
 The establishment of free public baths.
 Improved facilities for those who market in Toledo.
 The erection of a city building.
 The Journal further says:
 To these may be added the blanks in favor of municipal ownership of gas, electric and water plants, and then you have the whole platform, and one which, if intended in good faith, gives ample explanation of why seventy per cent of the Toledo voters voted for Mayor Jones. Aside from any others the blanks in relation to parks, music, schools, children, playgrounds and baths are of themselves enough to invite the favor and cooperation of most good people.
 In the foregoing we find out lined in a practical form some of the principals which, when fully carried out, will give the people a correct system of government, one free from the unjust exactions of private corporations. These principals are unquestionably pa ternalistic in their nature but it will be found that the nearer we come to paternalism or co-opera- ton in governmental affairs the better it Is for the people.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Gov. Jones has taken very com mendable position regarding the situation in the mining district. He proposes to stand by the miners if it requires all the able bodied men in Sebastian county. He in structs the officials to arrest any person guilty of any suspicious conduct, and to arrest any foreign miners at the state line. In this one thing, at least, Gov. Jones is ht.-Clinton Democrat.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
Sends Good Report.

Mir. O. w. Darling, who went east short time ago after Investigating the mineral interests here for several months, and making several invest ments, writes from Chicago, that be had met severel parties there and would start for Fargo. $. D., and ex- pected to arrive here between the p and 30th of May, bringing severel in- vestors with him He further states that everything is progressing finely for Arkansas.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
TO DEVELOP THEIR MINES.
Came from Missouri, Were Shown,
 and are Satisfied

Messrs. Thompson and De Berry, of Plattsburg, Mo, who have been in Mena several days Investigating with view to investment, closed deal last week with Messrs. Boyer and Rad cliff for an interest in several mineral claims, six miles due south of Mena. Prior to closing the deal, these gentle men took specimens of rock from the shaft being worked and had them an- alized. and getting satisfactory results showing that the rock carried reas- enable amount of both gold and silver, they made the purchase. They now have squad of men at work pre- eparing the camp and getting ready to run a tunnel into the mountain to cross cut the lead. These gentlemen are men of means and propose to put in all the machinery necessary to fully develop the mines. MT. Thompson started for home yesterday expecting to return in about ten days and bring mining ex- pert to assist in the development work and will while absent arrange for ma chinery, etc.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Taking a conservative view of the situation, it cannot be denied but that prospects are most excel lent for extensive mining indus tries to be established near Mena during the next few months. The work being done gives assurance that men of means have conf dence that we have good paying ore near hero, and when this fact is once demonstrated, hundreds of mines will be opened and worked.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
OUR CREDIT ALL RIGHT.

The bonds for the Mena water works were disposed of at ninety five cents on the dollar. They are redeemable after five years, but have twenty years to run after maturity. The figure at which the sale was made speaks we'll for the credit of the city.-Ft. Smith Elevator.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
NEVER DEAF TO DUTY's CALL

The mayor of Emporia searched unavailingly for nurses to attend a couple of smallpox patients. At last he applied at the Catholic convent and all six of the Sisters of Mercy there volunteered to go at once. Two of them were taken. neither of whom had even had the disease. Topics, in Kansas City Journal.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
UNDER THE OTHER THE GREY.

One of the most striking and touching instances of the obliter- ation of sectional bitterness be- tween North and South was the funeral of Confederate veteran in Boston recently, which was con- ducted by a post of the Grand Army of the Republic with the burial service of that order. No ceremony could be more beauti- fully symbolical of the state of feeling which every good citizen wishes to sec between the once di- vided sections. Equally welcome was the act of the government in sending attachments of troops from the United States army to take place in the ceremonies at the Confederate monuments at Savannah and Vicksburg. At Savannah United States soldiers fired the salute to the dead over the monument dedicated to those who fell in the attempt to dismem- Der tho Union. Was the like of that event ever witnessed before in history? Who says that we make no progress in. civilization, and who is not proud of country in which this is possibles-Kan- sas City Journal.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

There being no houses in Mena that can be had for families to live in, several parties have gone to Dallas and Bethesda Springs in search of houses. Many houses are being built but nearly every one is engaged before completed and some are spoken for even be- fore being started.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
"C0UNTING THEIR CHICKENS T

A writer in the Topeka (Kas.) ) Mail, telling of the present out look for apples in that state says:
 According to the secretary of the state board of horticulture there are at least 7.joO. GOO bearing apple trees in the state and they will all. or nearly all, be in business this year.
 "A Kansas apple tree ought to bear three bushels of apples but we will be modest and call it two bushels. That will make 1l,0o0.000 bushels A bushel of apples occupies space of about one and half cubic feet. The total crop will occupy space equal to 21, 000,000 cubic feet. If the crop could be piled in bin three feet wide and a mile long the top row of rosy apples would be 1,750 feet in the atmosphere or three and half times the height of the Washington monument Baked into apple pies and the lot would cover the state as with a blanket.
 Naturally one would suppose that the price wonld be low in the event of such crop but the chances are that the price will be good. The area of chuntry that will produce apples is limited, and the man who has an or chard we'll taken care of has fortune !"
 There will undoubtedly be a good apple crop this year, but Kansas will not raise all of them. Arkansas will have q few, but we are not going to measure them up and count them out until they are nearly ripe at least.
 The peach crop being short, ap- pies will be in good demand and bring fair prices.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Andrew Carnegie, reputcd to be worth $200, ,000, 900, and the second richest man in the world, is re- ported as wanting to die poor. It Is possible there are few men in this neck of the woods who might be induced to accept few slices of his wealth, but none of these are newspaper men.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

The Ft. Smith Elevator says that an abstract of Arkansas as- sessed values shows an increae of nearly two million dollars since the last assessment. This is a good showing for the state.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

A new steel combination or trust has been formed with cap- ital of S55, ,000, 900 and we pre- sume it will now proceed in its lawful business of stealing from the consumer.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

praising the efforts of the peace commission, soon to meet by in vitation of the Czar of Russia, which, if successful in it's efforts, would break up the business of making war heroes.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

The Missouri legislature is pro- posing to tax department stores out of existence. If thls is not class legislation 1t is legislation against class, surely.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

The Kansas City Journal states that s. W. Fordyce and Webster Withers, receivers for the Pitts burg & Gulf railroad have ap- pointed J.D. McTrimble and Frank Hagerman as their council.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
Vegetable growing in De Queen

Vegetable growing Tn De Queen land is a great success. Bert Johnson has several hundred acres in vegetables, and his heavy daily shipments are bringing him large returns.-De Queen Bee.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18
pnpEw, pINoREE AND MOUNT.


 Cbauncey M. Dcpew, U. 5. Senator from New York, speak ing of the formation of trusts, re- gently, is reported as saying;
 "Undoubtedly the Republican party will adopt plank condemning trusts. and so will the Democrats. l am op- posed to trusts. but the question is how to get rid of them. A combina- tion that controls the necessaries of life and IS powerful enough to shut out all competitor is what l call trust and it should be legislated out of ex- istence.
 Governor Pingree, of Michi- gan, is also reported as saying:
 The growth of corporate influence, the abuse of priviledes, is menace to our free institutions Individuals can no longer do profitable business, for the trust crushes them out. 1t will divide the people into two classes, masters and slaves.
 And Governor Mount, of Indi- ana, says:
 "These powerful combinations of wealth, formed. not for the public good. but for the advancement of pri- vate greed, are dangerous to the inter ests of labor"
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

There are many strangers in Mena these days. Some looking for mining properties, others for farms, homes and business loca- tiOns.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Purify the sewers of tho body and stimulate the digestive organs to main tain health strength and and emery. PIckly Ash Bitters is tonic for the kidneyf liver, stomach and bowels. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Steadily the building boom con tinues and every builder, mechan- ic and laborlng man in Mena who wants to work gets all he wants along that line.
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

Strange as it may appear, while all the world IS shouting praises in behalf of the heroes of the recent wars, nearly all of the world is
The Mena star., 1899-05-18

One great need of this section of country is good wagon roads, and every thing should be done possible to secure them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25
BUTCHERS OUTING.
Date for Annual Picnic Set For Thursday
July 9th.

AT a regular meeting of the Retail
Butchers Protective Association last
evening it was decided to hold the an
nual picnic on the fair grounds on
Thursday, July 9th. A committee on
arrangements was appointed and it is
the expressed intention to make this
outing notable one. There will be
big barbecue and street parade with
new and attractive features. The com
mlttee will meet next Wednesday
night to map out programme and at
tend to preliminaries. The members
of the committee are: A. J. Goodhue.
chairman; w. E. Bowers, secretary;
Louis Zoeckler, John Rehm, John Nc
Cannon, Chas. Lennon, Samuel Meek
er, Louis Hoffman, Chas. Setter, John
Medick, Fred Adolph, Chas Rohrig,
VIM. Bayha, A. Korn, B. Gartner.
1t was also decided at last nights
meeting to close at noon on Decora-
ton Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25

The celebration of the eleventh ami
versary Of Welcome Lodge, A. o. L. W.,
at the Opera House, last evening, attract
ed an audience which filled every seat in
the building, and left standing room at
decided premium. The members of the
organization, their families and friends
We're there en- masse. and the affair was
IN all respects a most successful one.
The programme, printed in the Register
yesterday morning, was carried out in
the most successful manner. The open
ing selection was by the Opera House
orchestra, the overture to Martha be-
ing given with fine effect. Then came
the address of Master Workman James
A. Rankin, who reviewed the work of the
Lodge, its objects and AIMS, in very
able manner. He was listened TO with
close attention. and applauded from time
TO time.
The vocal trio, 'Come to the Sea-" by
Mr.. Ricardo Ricci and Misses Sue Cald-
well and Letha Frazier, was one OF the
best things of the evening. Each of the
vocalists was in excellent voice. and the
effect was most satisfactory. Miss Kate
Ritters recitation of THE Old Oaken
Bucket" left nothing to be desired, and
Miss Frazier's rendition of Matters
Leave Ne Not" did her much credit.
Mr.. Julius Hoses cornet solo was eff
fective. and Mr.. Ricci's solos (a) Gypsy
John" and (b) ''F'riar of Orders Gray"
were enthusiastically received and the
vocalist was compelled to respond to an
encore.
Mr.. Vincent Owens's recitation of Mark
Twain's Day at Niagara was very ef-
fective, and he won much deserved APP
piausd One of the best things of the
evening was Miss Sue Caldweu's vocal
solo, Who'll Buy My Lavender" She
was in excellent voice, and never acquit-
ted herself with greater credit or received
more deserved recognition. Mr.. Ricois
Irish songs. 'Biddy Aroo," and Father
y Flynn" were splendid; Mr.. HTmls pic
colo solo showed his perfect command of
that instrument. and the duet by Miss
Caldwell and Miss Frazier was a renewed
demonstration of the talent and ability
OF those yocalists. The prog ANNE was
closed by the Opera House orchestra with
an effective rendition of Sousa's Stars
and Stripes"
Welcome Lodge has every reason 10 be
satisfied with the result of the aan,yer-
sary celebration, and those present are
under obligations for a most delightful
evening.
After the concert, the members of We'll
come Lodge rounded up the entertain
ment of their friends in delightful man
ner. Their male guests who were accom-
panied by ladies, were invited to repair
to the conmodious hall in the Hub build
ing, where they We're served with ices
and cake. strawberries, coffee and sand
riahn W.
tended were similarly entertained in the
A. o. U: w. Temple, corner Market and
Fourteenth streets. The refreshments
were excellent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25
ANNUAL DONATION DAY.

A reception will be held this afternoon
and evening at the West Virginia Home
for Aged and F'riendless Womn, this be-
ing the day set apart by the managers
as the Annual Donation Day" Grocer
les, fruit, vegetables, clothing or any
suitable household article will be CRATE
fully received. Sandwiches and coffee.
cake and ice cream viii be served. cor
dial welcome VIII be given to all friends
who may find it convenient to visit the
Home and observe for themselves the
happiness of the inmates and the air Of
comfort pervadlng the abl.shment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25
THREE BLACK MANTLEs !.

One of the most pretentious home
talent affairs of the year will be the
production of the comic opera. Three
Black Nantes" at the Wheeling Park
Casino, June 10th and 21st, under the
management and direction of Mr.. Paris
K. Myers. Tue reheaTsals have been
conducted for some time, and indicate
that the presentation will be really
excellent, whether considered from the
standpoint Of music or dramatic action.
There will be a chorus of sixty boys.
costumed as peasant girls, and chorus
OF forty ladies and gentlemen. The
music is by Bucolosi, and is OF a light
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25

A male passenger on the street car
rode free yesterday afternoon. He
handed the conductor silver half dol
lar The conductor could not supply
the change. He stopped the car, how
ever, in front OF a grocery on North
Main street, and went inside. The
lady in charge refused to make the
change. and the conductor was CON-
PEELED to return the coin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25
CATHEDRAL, CHO1P Co1Cr


Lovers of music are promised a pleas
ant time at the concert and operetta to-
night at the Carroll Club. The concert
given by members of ST. Joseph's choir
from ecclesiastical and classical artists
VIII have the prestige of the skill and
study of the members. They have been
under the training of Prof. Rafferty, the
organist, since February. The operetta
given by the young ladies under the same
professors training will repay attend
ance. The instrumental performance by
Prof. Rafferty, will also insure success.
Following is the programme:
1. Twelfth Mass, Gloria .......... Mozart
Choir.
2. Soprano Solo, For All Eternity"
Mrs. Flora Williams. Na'cnerin'
3. Basso Solo, Deep in the Midse". Jude
4 sonrano 500 Mr. ..r, Young, -
Miss Carroll.
.. Trio, Fountain of Love Eternal.
Mrs. Flora Williams, Mr.. Paul and and
6. Soprano Solos
= (a) Believe Me" Moore
eb) Vale of Avoca" ........... Moore
Miss Emma Connolly
z. Tenor Solo, Heaven Hath Shed a
Mr.. Paul
8. Quartette, "Al Through the Night"
Nj; Paul, MIR snider, Mr.. o Br tin' ana and
MIR. Young
8. Piano Solo. Moonlight Sonata.
...........-.::.-.-... ...-.......BeethoYen
Mrs. Rafferty,.
PART H.
Operetta, Dress Rehearsal"
This operetta Is full Of beautiful melo-
dies. and humorous situations sarah
Ann vii he there and also number ~
other notable ladies, who will afford a
good deal of amusement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-25
BARRATRY CASE RESET.

In the Ohio County Criminal Court,
yesterday morning, the case of State
VS.. w. ]. Colts, indicted for barratry,
was reset for May 31st. The argu-
ments on the motion for a change Of
venue will be heard on the 10Th inst.
II. f. Benas alias Smith, indicted
for swindling Michael Agnic, renewed
his bond, giving security in the sum
of 81 900.