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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

First Plague (on the way TO a city)--
What are you?
Second Plague (traveling in the same
direction)-I am Common Cold.
First Plague Qoftily)-You might as
well stay away. Nobody recognizes you
any more. am the Grip.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12
Satisfactory Explanation.

American Heiress-All is over be-
tween US, sir l heard Gen. Knowall
say you were no count.
Count Dollarseek-Ah, but you haf
made meestake. Gen. Knowall not say
no count, he say was n,o account.
American Heiress-Oh! am yours.
N. Y. Weekly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12
Goxsip.

Young Mr.. Van Dabbs says that he
is welded to his art"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne; "but
judging from his pictures, l shouldn't
say they were living very happily.
Washington Star.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

There was very little boy wading up
10 the ankles in muddy water one after
noon, when passing gentleman said
to him: "Why aren't you a; school,
young man?"
'Cos I've got the whooping cough"
he plained.-Cincinnat Commercial
Gazette.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

Hardupp-Hello, Space, old boy, will
you indorse a note for me?
Phil Space-Excuse me, but my jour
nalistic training would never let me
have anything to do with paper written
on both sides.-N. Y. Journal.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

Il haven't seen your daughter since
her return from Europe"
mo, she has been SO busy; she had
q lot of foreign labels that she had TO
paste on her trunks."-Chicago Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12
SMALL WORKBENCH.
Exceedingly Convenient for Doing
Small Jobs of Repairing Around
House or Barn.

A small workbench is very convenient
for doing small jobs of repairing Get
long, deep. but narrow, empty grocery
box and mount it upon legs upon its
side as shown. This provides not only
a workbench, but shelf below it for
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

81 thought he had been advised to go
TO Las Vegas for the mud baths"
Quite right; but they found 1t was
all mistake. He didn't need ore"
why not?"
"He had just been through hot and
close political campaign" = Chicago
Post
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12
The Erratic Weather

Oh, blame It not with language bold:
Let courage still be strong.
No matter If it's hot or cold,
'Tis sure to change ere long.
Washington Star.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

Give me the mitten. dear; / shall not care
Woe Is the doom Of love-begin it;
Give me the mitten. sorrow be my share,
But leave your little hand within 1t.
Chicago Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

Old Man-What ye cryin' fer, Tom
my?
Tommy want ter build snow
house.
Old Man-Won't yer ma let ye?
Tommy--Yes; but she wants me ter
take de snow off de sidewalk ter build
1t wid.-Judge.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

II will new" said Weary Watkins,
as he crawled out of the loft and seized
his trusty can, II win now indulge in
the pleasure of the chase."-lndianap-
oils journal.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

De white folks tells me dat should
Work hahd, an be mo- jealous.
Is dey talkin' foh my good
Or is dey simply jealous?
Washington Star,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

The constant change in bicycles
Is easy of solution,
For every time the wheels go round
There Is a revolution.
IN. Y. Journal.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

The poet sang OF woodland ways.
Sweet singing birds and such as thar.
The poets wife then sold these lays
And bought stuffed bird for Ter hsL
Chicago Record.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

"Well, Tom, you might have returned
the compliment by opening the door
for mel"
MY dear, your compliments are too
precious to return.'-Ally Sloper.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12
Do You Know Him,

You meet a man at every turn.
His place is everywhere:
You seek the quietude OF home,
Behold you find him there.
You simply cannot lose him
In parlor. street or hall.
In each mirror you will see
The man who knows 1t all.
Chicago Daily News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-12

"Is Frau Schmidt reconciled yet to
the loss of her first husband?"
"Oh, yes. she is. but her second hus-
band is irreconcilable over it!"-Heitre
Welt.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
CnNrEsT NnTICE

Department of the Interior, United States
 Land Office, Camden Ark. July 27. lSA9.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by R. R. St. John, contest ant, against timber and stone application No. 5. made April 24, ls99 for southwest quarter. southe1st quarter, section II, township south, range % west, by Edward A. Bever- forden, contestee in which it is alleged that the lands embraced in the above tract con- taiDs mineral deposits and the said E. k. St. Jonh has located on said lands mining claims, and has complied with all the requirements of the mining laws. and that said lands are more valuable as mineral lands. than for the stone and slate thereon contained. said parties are hereby notified to appear. responed and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m on September 15, 1899, before F. Nj. Reeves. notary public, at his office in Mena. Polk county. Arkansas. and thar final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on September 9. 1899, before the register and receiver at the United States Land Office In Camden. Ark.
 The said contestant having in a proper affidavit. filed July B. 1899. set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made 1t Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by dne and proper publication
 ]. E. FREEDMEN. Register
 Aug 10 F. A. ~CHrcKER. Receiver.
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Rock Island Route. ]"

Only one fare plus Se, round trip to Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Tickets on sale September 6, : and $. good to return until Septem Der 30.
 In making your arrangements do not overlook the fact that the Great Rock Island Route is the best to Colo rado
 The Colorado Flyer" leaves Kansas City 6:3O p. m, arrives at Colorado Springs 10:45 next morning. Four to elght hours earlier than any other line. Arrives at Denver at Il o'clock. Ar range early for sleeping car accommo- dations. A. II. MoFFET, c. S. W.P.A.
 l3s d-w St Kansas City. Mo.
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.REncE HERgeRr nsE1
right 1897. by J. B. LIpplncOu Col

ed them their fee. It was heavy. though not very handsome at first glance. There were 15O rusty old coins in the lot, and had to rub one with brickdust before could persuade them that 1t wasn't joke. I explained that their acquaintance, and the service they had just rendered me. were worth all of the twenty-three odd hundred which the blackened old curios repre- sented. but that if there were any change ccming 10 me they might invest it in services for the final repose of Br'er Miguel, who would undoubtedly appear to them before long.
 Bartolomeo didn't understand it at all. Sebastiano did, and, like the astute churchman he was, gave me his benediction before he walked down the accommodation ladder. But if ever he gets me in a corner! Ah, we'll, let us hope that he never will. should hate to have anything unpleasant oc- cur to mar our friendship
 That night, as the Countess steamed away from old Guajan, her nose point ed straight for Hong-Kong, a happy family party gathered in the captains room. An enormous bag of copra, taken haphazard from the cargo, Jay broached upon the table; and nesting among the bits of dried cocoanut ker- mel were doubloons, globe dollars, bars of pure silver. The treasure was safe on board, and we were rich-rich be- yond the dreams of avarice.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Willing Workers Wanted

To such we will explain how others make from S15.00 to S35. co weekly handling our publications. We will make no guaranteed salary or other misleading contract, but give terms and explain in a concise and simple manner. We will shortly need rep resentative in each county for pub lication which we believe will eclipse anything heretofore marketed. Ex- perience in canvassing will be valuable but not essential. State age, perma- nent home and experience if any. Address department c.
 RAND. MCNALLY X Co.
 l66-l6S Adams Street, Chicago.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United States
 Laud Office Camden, Ark. July 20, 1899.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed ifi this office by Sanford w. Robinson, contestant against homestead entry No. ..19S75, made April 15, 1s97 for south half, southwest quarter, section g and west half, northwest quarter. section %. township south. range 3l west, by Frank w. Rivers. contested. in which it is alleged that Frank W Rivers has wholly abandoned said homestead entry and has never resided thereon or made any im- provements except to build board shanty. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said alteration at 10 o'clock A. m, on september ?, 1899 before E. H. Poe. notary public. ar bis office in GraDnis. Polk county. Ark. md that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Sept ember I2. 1892 before the register and receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit filed July 20, 1899. set forth facts which show that after dne diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 J. E. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
 Jy 27 E. A. ScHIcKER, Receiver.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Excursion Rates From r,ena

Via Kansas City, Plttsburg & Gulf railway greatly reduced. Round trip excursion rates for summer tourists, are now Tn effect to A la bama, Canada, Colorado, District of Columb bia, Georgia. Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota. Mississippi, New York, North Carolina. North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Wisconsin and Texas. See me for particulars. D. j. CAvITT,
 Phone No3S Ticket Agent.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
LOGS WANTED
l will pay $4.00 per thousand feet for logs delivered at my mill in Mena. Cash once each week.
w. A. EDDLEMA
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 August IA 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county Ark, at Mena, on 30th September. lS99 viz:
 PHILLIP ABERNATHY, of Polk county, Ark. H. F.. No. 17424 for the north half, southeast quarter, southwest quarter, southeast quarter and northeast qearter, southwest quarter. section 24, town ship south, range 2S west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivati on of said land viz:
 James A. Abernathy. of Big Fork, Ark. Ebh Roger of ' Rufus Aherr athy. of = William $. Bates, of ''
 J. B. FRIEDnETM. Aug 17 Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land Office at Camden Ark.
 July 12, 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county, Ark. at Mena, on 1lth September 1899, viz:
 GEORGE w. WHITE. of Polk county, Ark. H. F.. No. 2006l for the southwest quarter, southeast quarter. section g, township south, and northwest quarter. northeast quarter, section ,. township ? south, range 30 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 Peter Reed, of Acorn, Ark. Benjamin F.. Evans. of Acorn, Ark. Jacob c. Lowery. of Mena, Ark. Philip Salyers of .
 Jy27 J. B. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Land For Sale or Trade.

l have eighty acres of land. title perfect, and unincumbered. in Clair County, Missouri ten miles from Osceola, that desire to sell or trade for property in or near Mena. For particulars address me at Mena, Ar kansas, or call at my home on Camp bell street in the Hall addition, north west portion of the city.
 wtf D. A. TITUS.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ark
 August IA. 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county Ark, at Mena, on 30th September, 1899. viz:
 JAMES A. ABERNATHY, of Polk county, Ark. H. k. No. 17s65 for the southeast quarter, southeast quarter, section 2i and north half, northeast quarter and northeast quarter, northwest quarter, section 25 township 3 south, range 2s west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Phillip Abernathy, of Big Fork, Ark. Ebb Roger, of ]" ' Rufus Abernathy of |" !" William s. Bates. of . Aug 17 J. E. FRIEDHEIM. Register
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

III TOIk TOUdIt OOuTbs Letters of administration on the estate of NJ . B Allen, deceased. were granted to the under signed. dated the f1th day of July, 1Sg9, by the Probate Court of Polk county.
 All persons having claims against the said estate are required to exhibit them properly authenticated for allowance to the admins- tor within one year after the date of said let ter, or they may be precuded from any bene- fit in said estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within two years from date of said letters, they shall be forever barred and pre- cluded from any benefit from said estate
 EMMETTE ROWE, Administrator of the estate of Nj. B. Allen, de- ceased.
 Mena Polk County, Arkansas, July 11th, fs90
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under signed will apply at the October terrs of the Polk county court to change road district No. 6, center township on Dallas and Gillian springs road. as follows. to wit: Leaving old road on land line between wesly Ningold and George T. Cerley's place. thence north to corner of George r. Ceriey field thence west to intersection of old road at creek. This 2lst day Of August 1899. J. c. BUTLER
 Aug 24 4t
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Good Farm For Sale.

have a leo acre farm three miles southeast of Mena. near Cherry Hill road. Good orchard, fifty acres in cultivation, comfortable house and barn and good well of water Price Sl,500 will take good team in part payment. Apply on place or address
 T. NJ. WILLIAMS,
 31 16t Mena, Ark.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
POSTSCRIPT BY THE AUTHOR.

Tn arranging Mir. Stevens narrative for publication, find he has neglected to state the amount he and Capt Halstead actually realized from the galleon's treasure; so, thinking that this may be of interest to many of his readers, venture 10 add few details supplied from our conversation al vari- ous times.
 The steamer made quick passage to Hong Kong. where the Hong Kong and Shanghai banking corporation readily undertook to handle all the silver, both in coin and ingots. giving Mir. Stevens drafts on London to the amount of z e45o.000. The two gentle men, with their wives, Mir. McPherson and Don Silvestre Palacios, then made most delightful voyage. by way of Singapore and Suez, to England, where they were successful in disposing of the gold, at an average price of three pounds six shilIings to the doubloon, realizing upwards of 100000 more.
 After giving McPherson z 10000. and paying Ramirez & Co. in full for the Countess, Mr. Stevens and Capt. Halstead finally netted in round num- bers, $l 600, ,000 each. They then went into partnership as steamship owners, building four triple expansion steam CTS, and refitting the Countess of Devon with quadruple expansion engines. This fleet has been steadily making money for them, and they have each built luxurious homes, where they live most of the time when ashore--though several months of each year are spent by both families upon the Countess in cruising all over the world, sometimes carrying full cargo and sometimes merely in ballast, for pleasure.
 Halstead's home is on the coast of Cornwall, near St. Ives; and Stevens owns one of the most beautiful places on the California coast, pear Santa Barbara. Senor Palacios and Gen. de Garma divide their time between the two families; while McPherson, a con- firmed bachelor. can always be found in luxurious quarters on the Countess of Devon, of which he is part owner.
 Sebastiano is now an archbishop; and, though he occasionally accepts the hospitality of his friends, Stevens and Halstead, they are careful to avoid pass ing through his part of Spain when travelling in that country.
 The Stevens boys are born sailors, inheriting much of their fathers love of adventure. The youngest one, when visitors come to Santa Barbara. will drag them into the great hall and, pointing to rusty diving-suit over the fireplace, say:
 Those are pas fishing-clothes that he used to wear in the Pacific ocean, but he's getting too fat to wear them any more."
 As for his mother and Gracia Hal stead. they are sisters in everything but blood. Sometimes they take from an old camphor-wood chest three dresses which were Worth master pieces not so very long ago, and are still serviceable. while they talk of the night Dorotea was married. the stories suggested by every fold of the gowns. and the wreck on the Santa Rosa reef.
 THE END.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
H. M. DACC. M. D.

To THE PuDLIc: l have been engaged in the practice of medicine for 23 years and the last ten years have given Gynecology. diseases of women. special attention. and now have fit- ted up elegant apartments in the new Star Pharmacy bloc corner De Queen street and Jansen avenue, in Mena. where will treat all forms of female diseases. Consultation free If can't help you will tell you and it will not cost you anything
 Office hours from 10 m to r and from to 4pm
 Phone; office 101. residence 67
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
WARNING ORDER.

Polk Circuit Court
 Mena Lumber Co. plaintiff vs May Tra- wick, defendant.
 The defendant May TFawiek is warned fa appear in this court within thirty days. and answer the complaint ef the plaintiff Nrux Lnmbef Co W. !. DAVIS. liefk
 August i2 1898. T. B HrTcHFz-eS. D. q.
 tAne III
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
WARNING ORDER.

Polk Circuit Court.
 Larrissa Robinson, plaintiff vs George Robinson, defendant.
 The Defendant George Robinson is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of Plaintiff Larrissa Robinson. w. ] DAVIS Clerk. July 24, 1899. By T. B. HUTcHEsoN. D. C.
 McPhetrdge and Johnson attorneys for plaintiff. Jy27
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 July IS, lsB5. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county at Mcna, Ar kansas, on September z, 1899, viz:
 AMOS REEDER, of Rich Mountain, Ark, II. l.. No. iSSl9 for the southeast quarter northwest quarter the northeast quarter. southwest quarter and southwest quarter, northeast quarter section 12 township south range 32 west II names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz;
 John Farles. of Rockey. Ark George J Howard, of Rich Mountain, Ark. Elias Hays, of
 w. L. Craddock, of Jy 20 J. B. FRrEDHETM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
WARMING ORDER.

Polk Circuit Court.
 The Mena Ice & Cold Storage company. plaintiff vs Jeff Upshaw, defendant
 The defendant Jeff Upshaw is warned to appear in this court within thirty days. and answer the complaint of the plaintiff The Mena Ice X Cold Storage company.
 August 10. 1899. w J. DAVIS Clerk
 4 true copy of the record. lAug. ID
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Pasture For Stack

Those wishing a good pasture for stock can find it by applying to T. H. Philpot at his home half q mile east of town on Dallas road Prices, for each head of stock Sl.00 a month or cents day. dw If
The Mena star., 1899-08-24

Keep the stomach and bowels in good condition. the waste avenues open and free by an occasional dose of Dr. M. 4. Simmons Liver Medicine.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
LEGAL NOTICES.
NoTIcn rok plnI.IcATloN

NullSE fVk PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden. Ark.
 July II. ie99. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has fled notice of hls iiacntt,n to makg final proof in support of hi, claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county. Ark, at Mena on 26th August, 1899. viz.
 JACKSON NJ. HICKS. of Polk county, Ark. II E. No, 20O00 for the west half. southeast quarter, southwest quar. ter northeast quarter and southeast quarter, northwest quarter section 6, township { south, range 80 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon the cultivation of said land, viz:
 John s. Abbercrombie. of Hatfield, Ark. William l.. Tilley, of Hatfield, Ark. Afford A. Snither of Hatfield Ark. Henry F. Snither of Hatfield, Ark. Jy l3 J. B. FRIEDHfM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 July IS, 1S99 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, at Mena. Ar kansas, on September s, 1899. viz:
 THOMAS E. HENDERSON. of Cove Polk county. Ark, Il. E. No. 1797s for the north half, northeast quarter and northeast quarter, northwest quarter. section 1, township 4, and southwest quarter, south east quarter, section 33, township B, south of range 32 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Andrew B. Colley. of Cove, Ark Robert A. Rowe of Hatfield Ark. Emmette Rowe of Mena. Ark. George E. Turner. of Mena, Ark Jy 20 ]. B. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
WARNING ORDER.

J.J Jones. plaintiff, vs. Cora Jones' de- fendant
 The Defendant Cora Jones is warned to appear in this court within thirty days. ard answer the complaint of the Plaintiff J. J. Jones. w. J. DAVIS. Clerk
 July 10. 1s99 A true copy of the record. Jy 20
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To We'll Digeers.

Any one wanting a contrsc. to dig . well will please call at the Star office.
 lss d-w fl
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PORT The Short Line
 AhIhQhl FOR ALL POINTS lk49lE NORTH AND SOUTH. Quick Time and Elegant Equipment.

For information relative to rates. etc., call on
 D.. CAv1TT, Agent.
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(. (. PALMER, Real Estate Agent.

Farm and city property for sale and trade. Choice residence and business lots. One to five acre lots on easy payments. See me.
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Department of the Interior,
 Land Office at Camden, Ark
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Department of the Interior,
 Land Office at Camden. Ark.