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The Mena star., 1899-06-22
TELEGRAPHlC BREvlTlES.

Train dispatchers convened at Mill waukee on the 2Oth, 100 delegates being present.
 Just before final adjournment of the supreme lodge, A. o. U. w., at Indian apolis, Ind. it was voted to hold the next annual meeting at Sioux Falls, s. D.
 At Pismo, Cal. a complete counter feiting outfit and bogus coins were dis covered by the United States marshall Counterfeit coin was also seized at Los Angeles, Cal.
 Dr. c. II. Stearns, of Clinton, Mo-, has been appointed acting assistant surgeon in the regular army and leaves immediately for San Francisco to take transport for Manila.
 The twenty-frst annual convention of the Music Teachers association be- gan at Cincinnati on the 20th. Repre- sentatives from Europe and all parts of America were present.
 John w. Gates, of Chicago, president of the American Steel and Wire com pany, is announced by political friends as candidate for the United States senate to succeed Shelly NJ. Cullom.
 Seven prostrations were caused by the heat in Chicago on the 10th, and one of them, Alexander Caldwell, a laboring man, will die. The mercury touched 92 at three o'clock in the after noon.
 Charles E. Littlefield, republican. has been elected to congress to succeed the late Nelson Dingley, defeating John Scott, of Bath, Me. by an overwhelm- ing majority. Scott polled smaller vote than when he stood against Mir. Mngley in the 1898 election.
 The will of the late Robert (. Bill lings, of Boston. gives about S500. GOO in public bequests. including Si00, GOO each to Harvard college the Massachusetts Institute of Technology lwith $50, 00o additional to found the Billings student fund.- and the museum of fine arts.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
A TEST AT CAMP WILDER.
Five Tons of Ore Averages $40 to
 the Ton.

Mir. J. J. NJ. Grant came to town from Camp Wilder. seven miles south, late Monday evening and reports that a test run had just been completed on five tons of ore from the St. Patrick mine and that bullion was obtained, claimed to be worth at rate of $40 per ton in silver and gold for the ore treated. This test was made by the cyanide process, and everyone con. Dected with the work is said to be more than satisfied with the result
 Mir. T. s. Mahoncy. manager of the company, has taken some of the bullion to Texarkana, and is expected to return Tn time to be present at the time of another five ton run to be completed Wednesday.
 A test was also made of ore from the Helen Gould mine, the property of Mr. Daniel Burns, with pleasing results.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Obituary.

BOND-Artencie Vibilar, daughter of Rev. John M. and Isabella E. Bond was born in Conway County, Ark, on December 27. 1874. and died near sum merfeld, l. T. on June 9. 1892. Was baptised in infancy, into the M. E. church, made public profession of faith in Christ at II years of age, and lived bright and consistent mem bcr of the same until she, in full triumphs of that living faith, exchanged it for the church triumphant at the right hand of God. Funeral services conduct ed by Rev. $. c. Bundy, of Braidwood. l. T. N. A. BOND, Board Camp.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Dots From Egger.

This community is enjoying ex- cellent health.
 The mining excitement has not reached our part of the country as yet.
 Corn is about all laid by, cotton is looking well and the oat crop about harvested and is good average. Threshing will be in order for the next two weeks. The farmers are all very busy.
 Professor A. c. Thompson, of Board Camp, will teach the school at Big Fork this year. Robert l.. Gates, of Mena. will teach in district No. 73. Squire M. L. Wimberly will teach at the Midway school house. REy.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
John p. Thayer at Bonneville.

Through the courtesy of Mrs. J. P. Thayer Star representative was handed copy of the Bonneville Her ald, published at the new town of Bonneville. Ark. Tn this paper we find an article Of over column telling of Mir. Thayer's beautiful Edith Heights" an addition to Bonneville which has been plated and is for sale by MT. Thayer The account is most glowing in praises of both Mir Thayer and his property. and his friends in this city, where he has resided for some years, rejoice at his good fortune.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Fourth of July Picnic at Egger.

There will be grand old celebration at Cherry Hill on the Fourth of July. We cordially invite the surrounding country to attend as a good time is expected. Bring your baskets full of something good to eat. Swings and lemonade stands will be admitted free of charge. We respectfully invite the citizens of Mena.
 J. T. MILLER.
 w. II. HARRISON,
 ]. A. HOOVER,
 Committee.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

The Jackson Drug Go. is the place to buy everything that can be found in first class, up to date drug store Here will be found brushes paints and oils of all kinds, perfumes of the best make and all manner of toilet articles blank books and stationery and wall paper in every shade and pattern and all the latest styles. Our stock of wall paper is complete and always in quan- tity to supply all who call. Jackson Drug Co. w2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver, and kid ney troubles. as well as women. and all feel the results in loss of ap- petite, poisons in the blood, backache, less, rundown feeling. But there's no neen to feel like that. Listen to J. w. Gardner, Idavile, Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are just the thing for a man when he is all run down, and don't care whether he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything could take. l can now eat anything and have a new lease on life." Only 50 cents, at F. c. Savage's drug store. Every bottle guaranteed,
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
COMMUNICATIONS
Pebbles From Rocky.


 Plenty of rain and sunshine this season.
 Mrs. M. NJ. Triplett is very sick.
 Rev C. J. Greene, of Mena, was out fishing last week.
 Prof J. r. Crumpler. of Columbia county was up last week.
 Tie cutters are very numerous in this section.
 Our fine timber is being cut into lumber and shipped to other parts of the country.
 The Sunday school will close next Sunday. Much good has been accom- plshed.
 The public schools will begin soon and the directors should not employ any but good and competent teachers.
 To see young men-yes, mere boys going around with pipe or quid in their mouths IS one of the most dis gusting things to be seen. IL will sorter do for old people to use the tweed" but young men, and especial. ly young women, connot afford to do it.
 The people here seem to be stirred .up about new roads. There have Leen two petitions circulated for new roads, running from here direct to Mena. They seem to be in opposition to each other. but should not be, for both roads are very badly needed and orders should te granted by the county court for both of then.
 Brother Bill and used to have some jolly times. We had some sweet with our bitter. l we'll remember one dark winter night; Uncle Zeb was with us and he was just from the city, and knew little about possum hunting. We had not gone far into the woods, when we heard the dogs ''tree.~ There" says Uncle Zeb, "they have got one already" We soon got to them and Bill seized the ax and felled the sapling. We agreed to let Uncle Feb catch him, and just as it struck the ground, he and the dogs jumped into the top. Bill and I stood aside, for we knew what was coming. All at once Uncle Zeb gave a yell that set the hills ringing. We looked and saw him coming out of the brush with his hat in his hand and quoting the Scriptures by the yard, or at least it sounded that way. It was polecat instead of a possum, and was fastened to the seat of uncle's best pants. We soon re- leased him, but we had to beg like Iit- tie men to keep him from ''moppiDg the earth" with us. We dreaded for our daddy" to find 1t out on us, but when he did, he just bragged on us and said he was glad he had two such good little boys. LUKE.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
A LETTER FRon MEXICO.
Mir. McMahon Writes Interestingly
 of That Country.

Mir J. E. McMahon, formerly of this city, now in Mexico in charge of a large bridge building contract for a Mexican railroad, writes under date ot June II, most interestingly of the country in letter to Mrs. McMahon, his wife, who is still residing in this city. The Star is permitted to quote from the letter as follows:
 ''We arrived in the city of Mexico this morning, all we'll and hearty The buildings are all of stone, concrete or clay. have not seen wooden build ing during the last 500 miles of our journey. The dress of the poorer class is similar to the Blanket Indians.
 Visited the cathedral to-day. It is so grand cannot des cribe it so you could appreciate it fully. It is several hundred years old and must have cost several millions of dollars The visit was during service and the grand pipe organ was heard You have always admired ancient history and old castles. You can see all here.
 You see pictures of caravans where the camels are used as the pack animals. You will see the same here except that the animals used are donkeys. The only way to describe the people and customs here is to go back to Bible times. It is only about 1850 miles from Mena, and it is just like being set down in another world,
 ''The people are clever and I like the country. The climate is the finest I was ever in. The air is clear and pure. The city is iu a valley surrounded by high mountains. There is no yellow fever or any other sickness here.
 Have just returned from supper. The only thing on the bill of fare we could make out was steak and coffee. The waiter could not understand us so we pointed out the steak and coffee and he brought us some bread and thls was our supper.
 I've went to another church this afternoon
 "The church is built at the foot of the mountain where an angel appeared to an Indian and ordered him to have the priest to build church. In token she sent him a beautiful bunch oi flowers gathered from the barren rock. ha n6i h sc blanket and carried them to the priest and when he unrolled the blanket printed on it was the immage of the angel. This was several hundred years ago but 1 saw the blanket to. day hanging up behind the alter. We employed guide and went all through this church.
 'I forgot my angel. According to our guide she smote the rock and a fine stream of water gushed forth, and the church enclosed this. 1t is sur rounded with an iron railing and is covered with iron slats, and small buckets and tunnels are furnished for filling jugs and bottles with the water
 From this room we step into a grand chapel, but all the valuables h ave been removed to the new church. The railing around the altar and stair ways is of solid silver and weighs twenty tons, equal to car load. There was one thousand natives at this spring and church at the time we were there, and we had to crowd our way to get to the spring We were the only Americans there at that time. George took some photos of the motley crowd.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit c. E. Stead man, of Newark. Mich.. in the Ciril war. 1t caused horrible ulcers that no treatment helped for % years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Saiye cured him. Cures cuts. bruises. burns, boiist felons, corns. skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. 25 cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by r. C Say age. druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Found in a Wreck.

The cyanide process plant, ordered for the Swartout mine, which has been so long delayed, has been discovered in a wreck. and some of the machinery injured. This has been returned to the factory for repair. It is now ex- pected to arrive soon.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar coated rlobule of health. that changes weak ness into strength. iistlessness into energy. brain. flag into mental power. Thevre wonderful in building up the heath. Only ese per box Sold by f. C savage.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
To Sell or Exchange.

A thrce-room cottage in. Mena Lot 1o0x1so, well improved. Will sell cheap for cash or exchange for house and lot in some town in Southern Kan sas or Missouri. For information ad- dress MRs. A. A. THOMAS,
 w1ett Mena. Ark.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
Train Robber sentenced to Death.

Fort Worth, Tex, June 21. Jim Gar lington, the convicted train robber, who in July last held up Santa Fe passenger train near here, was yester- day sentenced by Judge Harris, of the Seventeenth district court, to be hanged July 2S.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Smoke the General cabell'' SC cigar. Sold by all dealers We recommend tben. J. j. GRAHAM GRocERs COMPANY, Distributors. Joplin. Mo n d-w I'm
The Mena star., 1899-06-22
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Rorn--To Mir. and Mrs. l. D. Jones, .to a. m. Friday, girl.
 E H. Poe, of Grannis came up to ,be county seat yesterday on business
 This years crop of oats is begin r,no to come to market and shows good growth.
 Messrs Abernathy and Shockley drove in from their homes at Big Fork yesterday on business at the hub.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joe Terre, Of Palestine, Tex. arrived Thursday for a few weeks visit with Mrs. Terre's parents, Mir and Mrs. A. E. Brown.
 MT. J. w. Edwards returned Tuesday morning from attending the presby tery held this week at Mister, I. T., and re- ports having done good work for the church at this place.
 Mir. Richard H. Lowry, an old sol dier living near Pryor's mil, IS suffer ing from stroke of paralysis, one side being effected. Drs. Martin and Reese are attending the case.
 Mir. H. J. Hoover X Son have sold their fruit stand to Mir. Joe Lane and purchased the Midland hotel, which they propose to run in good shape, furnishing good meals and lodging.
 E. N Miller, of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Nancy Wilson, of Blancett, pro- cured marriage license Wednesday at the clerk office. and were immediately united in that holy bond by Rev. Mir. Compere.
 J. L. Worrell returned Friday from Diagonal, Iowa, his former home, where he went some two months ago. He thinks he will remain here now, believing that hls health is better here than in Iowa.
 
 Dr. NJ. M. Wimberly, of Egger, was in town Tuesday and gave the Star a call. He reports crops generally look ing well, but says that in some local ities the army worm is cutting the cotton and late corn.
 The Center Township Sunday school convention was held Sunday at the church, and the very excellent pro- gram was carried out successfully, as published in the Star of Friday last. There was a good attendance.
 The Cherry X Swim fruit farm has Teen marketing from six to twenty crates of black berries each day irecent- ly, receiving good returns as to prices. This fruit farm is helping materially to advance the fruit industry of this county.
 O I. Walker, who has been in charge of the post at Dallas since the death of the former postmaster, was in the city Thursday. He informed Star reporter that that day he would turn over the office to A. N. Cozzell, the newly appointed postmaster.
 Dr. k. F. Connolly, of Rocky, was in Mena Wednesday looking after business matters, and gave the Star call. Here ports that his daughter, who was ln- jured last December by being thrown from horse, is only just getting able to get around without the aid of a crutch.
 The Durham & Batson mining ex change reports the sale of mining claim belonging to Mir. William Larve on the Napoleon lode to Mir. T. $. Mahoney, general manager and superintendent of the Texas and Ar kansas mining company. The con sideration was $500.
 MT. Charles Walker, who resides on | the South side. met with serious ac- cident at the Eagle Gap saw mill Thurs day, breaking an arm and dislocat- ing wrist. He was guiding a wagon by the pole with team hitched to the rear end drawing it backwards. Drs. Reese and Martin attended to the
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t regulates the system, pro notes good appetite. sound sleep and cheerful spirits. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Dr. k. F. Connolly, of Rocky, was in Mena Wednesday looking after business matters, and gave the Star call. He re- ports that his daughter, who was ln- lured last December by being thrown from 6 horse, is only just getting able to get around without the aid of a crutch.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

The Center Township Sunday school convention was held Sunday at the church, and the very excellent pro- gram was carried out successfully, as published in the Star of Friday last. There was good attendance.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

O I. Walker, who has been in charge of the post-office at Dallas since the death of the former postmaster, was in the city Thursday. He informed Star reporter that that day he would turn over the office to A. N. Cozzell, the newly appointed postmaster.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Rorn--To Mir. and Mrs. I. D. Jones, ot a. m. Friday, a girl.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Terre, Of Palestine, Tex, arrived Thursday for a few weeks visit with Mrs. Terre's parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Brown.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

J. L. Worrell returned Friday from Diagonal, Iowa, his former home, where he went some two months ago. He thinks he will remain here now, believing that his health is better here than in Iowa.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Mir. J. w. Edwards returned Tuesday morning from attending the presby ytery held this week at Mister, l. T., and re- ports having done good work for the church at this place.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Dr. NJ. M. Wimberly, of Egger, was in town Tuesday and gave the Star a call. He reports crops generally look ing well, but says that in some local ities the army worm is cutting the cotton and late corn.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

The Durham & Batson mining ex. change reports the sale of mining claim belonging to Mir William Larve on the Napoleon lode to Mir. T. $. Mahoney, general manager and superintendent of the Texas and Ar kansas mining company. The con sideration was $500.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

The Cherry X Swim fruit farm has Teen marketing from six to twenty crates of black berries each day irecent- ly, receiving good returns as to prices. This fruit farm is helping materially to advance the fruit industry of this county.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Messrs Abernathy and Shockley drove in from their homes at Big Fork yesterday on business at the hub.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Mr. A. w Crawford started Wednesday for his home at Bncyrus, Kas., after several days visit and looking after some business interests here. He took with him several fine samples of red slate from deposits owned by w. z Moore and J. $. Kelly, also some sam pies of ore from prospects near here, that he had visited
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

E. N. Miller, of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Nancy Wilson, of Blancett, pro cured marriage license Wednesday at the clerks office. and were immediately united in that holy bond by Rev. Mir. Compere.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

MT. Charles Walker who resides on the South side. met with serious ac- cident at the Eagle Gap saw mlll Thurs day, breaking an arm and dislocat- ing wrist. He was guiding a wagon by the pole with a team hitched to the rear end drawing it backwards. Drs, Reese and Martin attended to the injuries.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Mir. Richard H. Lowry, an old sol dier living near Pryor's mil, IS suffer ing from a stroke of paralysis, one side being effected. Drs. Martin and Reese are attending the case.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

Mir. H. J. Hoover X Son have sold their fruit stand to Mir. Joe Lane and purchased the Midland hotel, which they propose to run in good shape, furnishing good meals and lodging.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

This years crop of oats is begin n,no to come to market and shows good growth.
The Mena star., 1899-06-22

E. H. Poe, of Grannis came up to ,be county seat yesterday on business
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24

monwealth the'e6rn state Of the union,
two generations ago. He has been
twenty yearg n ifSRnBaG.
THE farmefS here" he said, ship
out more corn In proportion 20 their
numbers than they did out Of the corn
counties Of Illinois. as I remember.
They produce more than the same num-
Der did on q like amount OF land IN Gem
trial Illinois. II Is the same with wheat"
Much Of this Kansas corn which
finds Its way to market" continued Mr..
Baker, will be exported. Il win 30 out
Of the country by Newport News and
by New Orleans. Our exports Of corn
are growing heavier every year. II
there Is any decline in prices by reason
OF the unprecedented crop, the eRect
will be to greatly stimulate exporting.
This corn crop Of Kansas Will be two
or three years getting to market"
Feeding cuts q notable figure IN the
calculation Of the profits which will ac-
crue 10 Kansas from the 3O0000,0O0
bushels and more Of corn. A travelling
man made this rather startling state
ment couple Of days ago TO a group
gathered In a hotel ONCE:
'The value OF the corn crop Of Kan
sas viii be more than that Of all Of the
gold and silver mined In the United
And then he proved the assertion. The
lowest estimate put upon the crop II
the one Just stated. From that the tig-
urea range TO 400. 900, 900 bushels. But
the travelling man worked on the min
imum basis. When the farmers came
to Kingman, the Delavan merchant,
one day this week, and asked him what
he would contract 70 give them for
their corn, he said promptly he was
ready to enter into agreements to take
II at fifteen cents a buBhel. Congress
man BowersoclL, whose milling connec-
tons make his opinion as to prices val
uahle, says some corn may be oldby far
mers at fifteen cents, but he doubts II
much will. He thinks the great bulk
will bring more. Frank N. Baker, OF
the Greenleaf & Baker company, which
will handle millions Of bushels OF the
crop, makes seventeen cents the mini
mum price, with probabilities that not
great deal will be sold as low as that
At fifteen cents and 800, 000.0 900 bushels
the value Of this corn crop to Kansas is
Sl5, 900, 900. But that Is far below the
actual amount that win be realized.
Half Of the crop for the state at large.
probably more, will be fed to cattle and
hogs. A busheI OF corn at fifteen
cents Is usually worth thirty when
manufactured into meat on the farm.
Then a considerable fraction Of the
crop. perhaps one-thlrd. VIII go into
cribs and stay there until prices adj
vance next year, or even the year after.
Tho travelling man figured out value
Of about 800, 100000 In the corn crop Of
Kansas for this year. and his result was
not disputed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24

CHICAGO-There was a big supply OF
cattle to-day, but mostly OF inferior
grades, the result being q widening OF
prices. Choice lots were steady, while
others were weak and l0dl5c lower.
Good to choice cattle sold at s. COOS 60;
commoner grades bringing 81 1905 b5,
Stockers and feeders sold at . S5db 90;
bulls. COWS and heifers 50 0065 IS; Texas
steers al s. 1904 90; and calves at "a %
al 25. There was fairly active de-
mand for hogs, with good droves about
Sc lower; others without much change.
Heavy hogs sold ut 81 1904 so; mixed
lots at "a 1904 so, and light Mt 81 500
ass. Pigs brought s. 1904 20, and culls
So 5O64 90. The demand for both
sheep and lambs was good and prices
steady. Sheep sold at 81 1904 50 for
inferior to prime natives, western sheep
bringing So 500i 10. Lambs sold at
SO 25T6 %, choice westerns going at
IS 6OG5 so. Common lambs were slow
OF sale and largely l0Gi5c lower. Re-
ceIpts-Cattle 1900 head; hogs 5000
head: sheep 1900 head.
EAST LIBERTY-Cattle steady; ex-
ira IS zoos 90; prime IS S096 90; COM
mon 50 25614 %. Hogs slow; prime me-
diums and best Workers IS 00G5 O5:
good light Workers. s. 90: heavy hogs
81 SOd4 30. Sheep slow; choice wethers
"a 45d4 So; common 81 0OGS 90; choice
spring lambs IS 1905 65; common to
good lambs IS 2595 %. Veal calves
81 OOd7 Is.
cINCINNATI-Hogs dull at 50 SOC
4 IS.