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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-02

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,or ,r;ss noro of,y.tsoryiiIe California
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go ,, ',' ,,r',. ,;r.,o - roi.,,;vns ord
friends will ray,4t il 500 them leave Taze-
well, and we trust they will return to our
county before many wears. Mrs. T. A.
p.or,. s;.t., of ,i,s Tbornson will 20.
ee' ''''I' - w. W. ~ f'0' wa, ~
company thehi 10 California 10 Spehu the
winter with her venerable father, Col
RoI,e,4 Smith ca we'll remembered bv the
aiJer ci,izars Of TazeweII He has now
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-02

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-02

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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

To The 4ditor Of the Record.
Jan. 2.-I send .you few Items from
these parts. Bon-Thursday, Jan. 19
1899. to NJ. aud Mr. P. !. Casey. al
elevsh-pound daughter. Mother and child
doing nicely. - Pretty nearly everybody
around hsre IL down with the measles. I. {.
Z. J. Casey is wintering band of e1O head
Of cattle, and al are doing nicely. {. I. "A
neas deal Of hard feeling sffsh over her.
on account Of the question Of moving Ii,
county seas. We are not particularly 'inssr.
eeted; but We believe that the legal majority
should rule. The t.ik il getting ppfet.,
warm. Miss Anna Dunbar. Of Hampton.
|is stopping With her sister, Mrs. P.:J. ca.
s.y. for the present. !. This il one Of the
Cuhsn winters you read about. Tho green
grass Is showing In places. ,,. :. Me1stg. Hag.
gait aud Tuttle. Of EmmnonsbutR, fneds /
Tip 70 Eureka last week. IA four horse
team with . waeon-load Of freight from
Braddock for Fort Yates passed dowu
the street the other day. Mr.. John
OF1ynn was quite badly huft some tint
ago BY being thrown from horse. 81" .'
WHITE Owl.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

FoLLow1Aa .is Senate Bill No. Is, In.
troduced BY Senator Baker. 1t refers to
tho payment Of the reward for the dis.
covezy and capture of the Spicer muir.
derers aud the conviction OF one Of them.
II there ever was reward that ought to
be paid, this reward 10 one of them. For
several weeks after the murder 1t seemed
likely that the asnds would not be found
out.G But they vera found out, and some.
body found them out, aud the ones who
found them out are entitled to the reward
promised. The bill 10 az follows:
Whereas. The nth legislative assem-.
bly, Of the state Of North Dakota passed
y concurrent resolution authorizing the
governor OF the state TO o6ef . reward
Ihe murderers Of the tspicer family ip EN-.
mons county; and,
Whereas. Followiog. such offer. of re-.
ward. certain Indians, were pursued aud
arrested on suspicion Of committing
said murder, two Of whom we're duly
triod BY the distrSct c0us3. and one
'nf the siSd defendants found guilty
laud sentenced to be hung, Who with two
other OF said defendants Wa subsequently
lyuched BY mob.
|. Therefore, be Il enacted BY the legie;
lstive assembly Of the state OF NORTH
Oskota: That the sum Of i've hundred
dDllars, which WAS offered - . reward by
.,heeovernor Of the s.ate Of, North D.kqts
for the arrest and conviction Of the mur
sderers Of the epicer family be paid 81 the
governor Of the state to such parties 'ss
shall by the governor be found TO be en-
titled 70 receive the same. and that ,he
sum Of $500 be and the same is hereby
appropriated out Of any moneys In The
'st.te treasury not otherwise appropriated
Whereas, An emergency exists 10 that
this money Is long due the parties who
arrested the murdeIers aforesaid; there
for shs 91a,1 -. ~. .h: s..nr 20 into force and
approval.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

$ TEE debate On Tho peace treaty still con.
tinues IL the Unitsd States senate. Senator
Hosr and . few other republicans are joined
with . strong minority Of the democrats IL
opposing the rasiAeasion Of the treaty. Two.
thirds Of themedbets are necessary for that
purpose. Tbe question win come 10 vote
on Feb. 9Th. and II is believed that the
treaty willwin By close shave. II it should
10 defeated, it seesns 70 be settled that there
viii -, some time In March, called ses.
sion Of the new senate, which is said to be
largely favorable 10 the treaty. r.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

It sssms p ;, almost certain that on.
soldiers in tAs hlipppines arc going 70 hays
trsubls Win ~ ativss. The Filipino
ecusssS = c. htion authorized Aguin.
a,do Y dsehie asainat The United Stats
whsnsser b - think proper. II Is =.
pisted, non Warrington that the war de-.
'pastmsnt ~ sols aded to order none of the
yoluntssas hosss f.om Manila until tie situ.
alton becames noss settled. E''' - :
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

The New Senator.

OSoSeSOSe
One Of the ablest and best men Of all
the candidates for senator has been
elected. Senator Hansbrough will have
IN Senator McCumber colleague with
whom he can at all times work In gym
pathy and harmony. A choice more sat.
isfsctory to the people Of this state could
not have been made.
Porter j. McCumber 10 one Of the best
known republicans In the southern por.
sion Of the state. aud his acquaintance
and popularity extend to ali parts Of the
commonwealth. He has been q resident
Of the state since 1880 and Of wahpetIo.inu
since 1851, in which year be moved there
from bis arss location in th,is, state. Lii.
bon. and engaged ia Tie practices of.iaw.
forming : partnership with B. L. Bogar.,
With whom he u sill in partnership.
Although always an active member OF the
republican party 10 the ranks and on the
stump. hs has held few ofaces; he was .
member Of the territorial legislature 10
1884 and 1855. and has been states al.
sorneey Of Richland county. 10 his home
county and through the state be- has many
warm personal friends. ln politics he il
clesn-cut and forceful. tried and true. I
staunch republican and sound on all
questions. A. an orator he 10 equaled by
few men 10 the state.
Mr.. McCumber was born Ia Chicago in
1853. In the same year his parents moved
70 Rochester. MINI, where they engaged
in the business Of farming. He was
educated IN the common schools Of
Rochester, and sfterward entered and
graduated from the law department Of
the state university Of Michigan at Ann
Arbor. He studied Law with q. @. vii.
sen, Of Rochester. and was admitted u
practice in, 1851, when be engaged in the
practice Of law a. Wshpe.on. Mr. Nc.
Cumber 10 : good business man. tlreles,
worker and .an abe lawyer. He has
comfortable fortune earned and &C.
cumulated through bis own unsided ef.
forts and hard work. He is married and
has two children. and lives In Wahpeton.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

Dickinson Press W. r. Best. the leading
drY,goods dealer Of Bismarck, il gsnsrou,
but judicious advertiser, and 10 understand
that he has had Aattering business the past
year. He not only uses the Bismarck, t.
psss. bat reaches out to such papers ~ The
Msndan Pioneer and the 1mmons County
Record; and It pays. Dickinson peopl,
are glad to know that Mr. Best IL prosper
ing. '''''s 90 %
Fargo Forum: It has not yet bee,
given out TO the public. but Col. ". H
Robinson has been appointed post ifadsl
u Fort Yates. where Harry Douglas Iii
been fol-. % years or more. accumulation
plenty Of the world goods and epjoyiu,
life. There was : struggle fori the coveted
place. II i not expected that the colonel
will 60 down to, Yates and peddle needle
aud thread. buy pelts and deal out redeyr
but the iyndioats back Of dim Win hsv.
. good man to do The work, while The
coloners well earned reputation a Z
superb business man hskes him The mos,
available 10 manager ofthe outnt. ,,
.,s The Lsnsdon Times makes the. follow
Ing suggestion: i law should b6 passe.
compelling the giving of releases ) 81
chattel mortgages and ding Of same ID
register q deeds ohice within reason:
able time after the mortgage. hiss been
.psid. 10 every county there are huqdred.
of chattel mortgages ON ale In the regis.
.tsrs Office which have. been paid aud r..
.ieased, but the release has mol been filed;
II ths. releases were promptly died I,
would clear the records aud give the
people Of the state much better financial
standiDg than q present, and would I'm.
prove the peraonsi credit Of many whe
now appear g be be mmortgesed up Y theft
ears. " s..
Masshall Mcclure writes - follows from
Rimarck to his iswspepsr, the Minot, Or
n The Truth Of the matter il that The leg
ii1psure would repeal tbe prohibiion: law
VIDA It not fox the constitution. From ev.
~ town in the aeats word comes that thoss
xho are disposed 70 drink. drink Just The
ams, ,whils ths pool-roorhs and slot-maohines
are educating the young msn and boy. e b
eAmblsss and drinken on. the sly. They
claim that prohibition has, in This atats. y
ws,l - in Kansas, NsbEaala and Iowa.
proved to bs failure. Al ! RESULT The 'lrats
of tsxaAon has increased, sidewalks and
Other public improvements have been neg.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-01-27

TIE. Record and .,hv vlnsss ocssa cpll
el.lt per year. !. J,
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

friend of Dr. Gibbs, writing from Vicksburg, Miss, as follows:
 "If 1 can make the necessary arrangements we will buy in Mena if they really build the college, but I want to wait till the college is certainty. l see by the papers that they hope to build an Eplsco- pal church there. l am glad ot that, for as you know we arc Episcopalians."
 As often stated the opening ot a good academy here as proposed will bring many families of a de sirabIe class, those possessing wealth and refinement, who wish to enjoy the pleasures incident to our mountain air, pure soft water, beautiful scenery and healthful climate. As soon as the school is established every lot on College hill and all the desirable tracts of land adjoining will be in demand by those in the states to the south of us who want a healthful loca tion for home and good school facilities adjacent.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
TRUSTS DOING GOOD.

"Pcrsonally, we do not believe that trusts are doing harm. They are criminal conspiracies that violate laws. Their promoters ought to be in jail. But they are doing very important work, as important and as useful as that of the Phoenician pirates and the later English pirates, who opened up trade and developed the country while fitting themselves for the gallows."
 The foregoing from the New York Journal is quite to the point and about correct. Many in dustries are being developed and great enterprises established through the combination of cor porations that could not we'll be done otherwise, and it is only where the power of these combi- nations or trusts is used to plunder the people that their evil influence is felt, much as the evil influence of the pirates was felt in their day. The trusts are showing the people what can be done by combining and working for a common purpose, and as fast as the people learn from the object lessons given them that they can conduct great enterprises and permit the profits to accrue to themselves instead of going to private corporations, then we will realize that trusts have been dong good whether thelr promoters are ever sent to jail, or the owners and operators are ever hung. Trusts are proving that competition is fraud, and that the more the people combine in their own interests the more real prosperity they will enjoy.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITEsT.

It appears to have been the destiny of the American Indian to submit to be governed by other men without his consent, or to move on and be exterminated. While it may sound harsh to state this fact, yet it is a fact, and in the order of things must have been right. A continent was held by savages to roam over as a vast hunting ground. It was capable of sustaining a higher state of civilization and denscr pop ulation, and by purchase and con quest it has changed owners. The original owners were wronged, robbed, and nearly exterminated. but who will say that it was not necessary and the best that could be done under the circumstances. Where once was wilderness owned and occupied by race of people whose highest ambition was to hunt and fish and go upon the war path against other tribes of the same race, now millions of people have good homes, till the soil, create wealth, build cities, causing the same territory to sus- tain hundred fold greater pop ulation and produce a thousand fold greater wealth. Following the recognized law of the survival of the fitest, it appears to be the destiny of the Anglo. Saxon race to occupy, develop and civilize territory held by inferior races who cannot or wlll not utilize what they possess to the best ad- vantage.
 It may be possible that as a re- suit of the war for humanity" with Spain 1t is becoming ncces- sary to civilize the Philippines and make their country more pro- ductive and habitable for a more intelligent and enterprising people.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE GOOD EFFECTS

Already the agitation looking to the building of a college at Mena is having its effect abroad and no time should be lost in pushing the work to an early com pletion. From various sources we hear of parties who desire to come here to buy property and live when they learn that the college is an assured fact and that the building is being constructed.
 Among these is a gentleman who having seen the grounds near the college campus, sends word to a friend that he desires to purchase block of land there, upon winch
 to make a home for his family.
 Another one writing to his friend,
 Dr. Gibbs, of this city, from New Orleans says that he Is a Methodist and if the college is built as pro- posed he wants a lot nearby so he can locate his family and give them the benefits of the Methodist school. On this line we are per mittcd to quote from a private letter received recently from a
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOW A SEA PORT.

The Port Arthur News of June 3, telling of the unloading of ships by the means of lighters ln the harbor near that place says:
 ''The Themis of the same line has just loaded with a cargo of sisal at Progreso and will be due at the quarantine station tomorrow. She will be released from quarantine by Thursday, and will then come directly up the completed ship canal to the wharf on slip No. 3 and there discharge her cargo directly on board the P. & G. cars. This will be the first ocean going freighter to make the trip through the canal and will be an incident worthy of special note. The steamers of this line will thereafter load and discharge all their freight at tho Port Arthur wharves. So it can be said that this week practically ends the lighterage system of loading and unloading vessels at Port Arthur.
 ''Port Arthur is now seaport with a big 'S,' and "don't you forget it. y"
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE GOVERNOR AND THE COWBOY

The Rough Riders" and their commander will meet at Las Vegas June 24 The gathering will illustrate the unity of the American people. An ex-com- mander from New York, the present Governor of that state, will meet in a New Mexican town his late command, recruited from the great American plains country, and they will celebrate a comrade- ship established in the island of Cuba. The Governor and the Cow boy will be the distinguishing features of the occasion. This festival should exert a beneficial effect on the territory of New Mexico. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Among the white mans burdens, that printer has to contend with, is poor manuscript; but occasion ally an intelligent composltor heaps burden upon tho editor by deliberately changing fairly we'll written words, either through carlcssness or superior knowledge. A case in point occurred in this we'll regulated office yesterday, where in the report of the Episcopal reception the word ''Laska" was made to read Alaska.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Interesting Services Sunday. Thir- teen Confirmed and an Organiza-
 tion Perfected.

Bishop Brown. Bishop Coadjutor of Arkansas. assisted by Rev. R. W Rhames, rector of St. Pauls church Newport, held services Sunday at the Presbyterian church. There were large congregations at both services and unusual interest and approval mani tested. At the conclusion of the night service thirteen were confirmed as follows: T. E. Beck, s. F. Folsom. Charles Bissell, Benjamin Shaver, ". Ivan Matheny, Jas. E. Holden; Mes. danes Edith Thayer, Emma Holden. Loulse Schlosser. Mary E. Cochran, Edna " Matheny, Ella Pickering, and Miss Alice Pickering.
 The organization was completed Monday under the name of Christs Episcopal church, Mena, with about sixty members.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The Missouri state board of equalization has decided by unani nous vote to tax all franchises of every nature in that state the same as other property, according to their value. Thus the movement set on foot by Gov. Roosevelt of New York is taking hold in the West and ere long all the states will adopt the same plan. Un- doubtedly this will prove another straw that will help break the camel's back of private ownership of public utilities operated under franchises. It is reported that some owners of franchises are pre- pairing to test the constitutionality of the effort to tax franchises.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
MENA TO LITTLE ROCK.

In a published account of rail road meeting recently held at Hot Springs, at which Col. s. w. Fordyce was speaker, that gentleman is reported while speak ing of the proposed road from Little Rock to Hot Springs as saying:
 s'On the building of thls road virtually depended the building of the line from here to Mena. The Pittsburg & Gulf road was anxious to come to Hot Springs, but they did not want to stop here, as their freight traffic was such that they desired to reach distributing point of the agricultural belt, and Little Rock was their objective point" Without this connection of the Pittsburg & Gulf, Col. For dyce showed that the connection with the Choctaw at Little Rock of the Lott road would give us western connection with the Santa Fe system, the Rock Island and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road. On the east we would have the Southern Railway, the Louis vile and Nashville, the Illinois Central and several other lines reaching all parts of the country.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

It appears that the hope of the trusts to perpetuate their power to plunder the people lies in their ability to control the courts. The supreme court of New Jersey, composed of both Democrats and Republicans, has recently handed down a decision upholding the right of trusts to dictate its methods of conducting business and establishing prices, although clearly shown that it was a combi- nation formed for the purpose of destroying competition. It is becoming evident that if we are to have a government of, by and for the people we must take possession and control both the courts and the trusts.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Thus far both the Republican and Democratic parties are viying with each other in denouncing the formation of trusts and comb nations made to control prices and do away with competition. Nevertheless the trusts go right on organizing just as though they were looking to the populist party to sustain them.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Tn addition to tbosa nrav;o,,,

In addition to those previously mentioned, MT. Nelson of Iowa writes Geo. B. Dennis that if the college is built and started this fall he desires to move here with his family and purchase property. as he wants to have the benefit of this climate, provided he can also have a good school for his children. And there are others.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

It is reported that only $6,0O0, of the proposed S100,0O0 to buy Admiral Dewey a home with has been subscribed. Evidently the people do not think this an ap- propriate way of showing thelr admiration and respect for the old
 hero, especially as he is in no pressing need of such donation.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The statement of the financial condition of the Bank of Mena appears in this issue of the Star ard bears convincing proof of its sound condition and carful, con- servative management.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The account of J. W. McCrary, S6. 25; J. ". Brow, s. %; J. Flowers, &. .00, were dlsallowed on recommendation of the finance committee.
 The mayor appointed F. W. Jaques and T. J. Clayton as members of the fire committee,
 Nominations were called for to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. c. Banks. J. w. Cunningham and w. w. Whitley were nominated and on vote Whitley was elected
 The report of the board of health concerning the condition of the lake in Jansen park was received.
 Petition of J. c. Byers and others to have sidewalks laid on the northeast side of block 34 and 25 was received and marshal instructed to notify pro- perty owners along said blocks to erect sidewalks according to Ordinance No. 137.
 The reports of the mayor. recorder, attorney, marshal and street overseer were received and approved.
 Council adjourned until the next regular meeting unless called to- gether by the mayor
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

There is considerable, anxious inquiry regarding the immigration society, recently organized in this city, fears being entertained that the board of directors have emi- grated.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

anniversary celebration of the founding of Siloam Springs, to be held June 24. Extensive program of entertainment has been prepar- ed, and low rates over the railroad secured. Mena will celebrate her third anniversary on August 19.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The Hatfield Herald says that "Contractor Barnett makes all the coffins to supply the country for miles around, including other towns. He made two Tuesday" !" This is the way to get ahead of the coffin trust.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

To cure piles, strike at the root that's the way. De Wits Witch Hazel Salve strikes at the root--it removes the cause, quickly and permanently. Don't squander time and money in a vain effort to remove the effects. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Our mining interests are gradually working to the front and give promise of becoming a very important industry in the near future.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Thomas Thurman. deputy sheriff of Troy, Mo-, says if everyone in the United States should discover the virtue of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye for piles. rectal troubles and skin diseases. the demand could not be sup piled. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
SCISSORED.

The increase in the postal business throughout the country is greater than at any previous time in the history of the government. Increase In mail com munication makes increased salaries for the postmasters. Arkansas Ga zette.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

For good paying investments in realty that will increase in value come to Mena and Polk county.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

We see it stated that Governor Jones has announced himself as a candidate for U. s. Senator.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

It is the same old story; though numerous houses have been built recently there Is not one that can be had for rent.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

St Louis county has promised to raise $l00, ,000 in aid of the Worlds fair to be held to celebrate the Louisiana purchase.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

No franchises for pubic utilities should be farmed out to specu- lators by Uncle Sam, either in Cuba or the Philippines.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The way to improve the town is for every individual to spend all the money possible in making needed inn provements. Do not wait to see what your neighbor intends doing, but set such good example that he will oe compelled to follow your lead -Si. loam Springs Republican.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

We are in receipt of an invi- tatlon to attend the nineteenth
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mena climate is on tap in any quantity desired, and is hard to beat.