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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
Best Part Of Life.

Life after 40 years of age is not the
downhill road tits too often claimed
to be, says Popular Science. Espec-
tally to the thoughtful man or woman,
the best years are those after two
score have been passed in preparation.
There is the satisfaction, then, of do
ing the work with a master hand
rather than that of the apprentice.
The trained intellect sees everything
more clearly and in better proportions,
and the trained temper meets all
obstacles more calmly and judiciously.
The advance toward every stronghold
is with the ordered pace of conscious
power and deliberate determination.
The student Of science then regards
the world as the freshest and with
most enticing fields. Everything has
gradually taken on a new beauty as
parts of a wondrous whole and the
pleasure of advancing knowledge
should increase with the advancing
years. Life is no more measured by
the years past than is the knowledge
of the schoolboy by the pages "beeu
over" The more thoroughly life'l
lessons have been learned the greater
will be the effectiveness and satisfac'
ton of the real work after the "com
mencement" at 40.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
Caught by Chemical Preparation.
London Posts Paris Letter.

A rich American, residing in the st.
George quarter here, had been foI
some little time past the victim of sys'
tematic theits. Bank notes and
money not left under lock and key
disappeared regularly. M. Corvette
the Commissary OF Police, was in.
formed of the robberies. He found il
would be impossible to keep an effect.
i've watch on the bedroom where the
thefts occurred, but he adopted STRAIT.
agem which turned out very success
fully. A small vial containing a mix.
ture of picric acid and fuschine was
placed in a metal case for holding
gold, and few napoleous were placed
on top. In order to get out the gold
the metal case had to be held upside
down, and then, of course, the chemic'
al preparation would run out and
stain the thief's hands bright and
indellible yellow. As soon as some oil
the gold was missed M. Cornette sum.
moned all the servants to his presence
The Wallets fingers betrayed him. Re-
alizing the uselessncss of denying
when caught yellow.handed, he con.
fessed and was duly locked up.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
OAsToREA.
Bear. til. H1hs Kind You Have A!xays Bought
Signature ct &W2ZzM<
The Fascination Of Gold i1untina,

Once you have seen "color" in
the bottom Of a pan with the black
sand following it around like faith.
full servant, you can never again be
deceived by the false glitter of any
other particles. You would know it
if you saw it between cObblestones in
Broadway or if it were no larger than
pinhead at the bottom of a trout
pool.
For the moment the yellow pile
makes you feel like seeking claim of
your own and harvesting its treasure
for yourself. But when you look at
the miry path along the base of the
mountain by the creek-sidc and think
of following it with pack ON your
back until it is no more and a wilder.
ness begins; think of passing on over
the mountains until you come to
what you consider likely place and
thawing through 30 feet of earth at
the rate of foot day in the hap.
hazard possibility of finding "pay
dirt" you conclude that the poetry oil
the thing can be better appreciated by
sitting on some one else's dump.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
Enemies of Rattlers.

The two greatest enemies Of the
rattlesnake are the black snake and
the hog. The rattlesnake is slow and
sluggish in movement, while the
blacksnake is intensely rapid. The
latter will circle around his foe and
with sudden dart grasp the venomous
reptile by the neck, so that it has no
chance to use its poisonous fangs, and
quickly squeeze it to death. A hog,
especially if fat, suffers no danger
from the rattlesnake. He will march
boldly up to the coiled reptile, allow
himself to be struck in his jowls once,
twice or three times, as the case may
be, and will then calmly proceed to
swallow the reptile without concern.
The reason for the hogs immunity is
due to the fact that the blood vessels
are so minute and infrequent on his
cheeks, where fat is predominant, and
they fail to take up the poison and
carry it through the porcine system.
Hogs have been used in droves to
clear some of the islands of the south
ern seas of poisonous reptiles and
have proved successful.
BY remembering two simple facts
any one can distinguish poisonous
serpent from a harmless one. The
venomous reptile invariably possesses
a triangularly shaped head and q
blunt nose, while his tail is correspond
ingly blunt and stubby. ANY snake
that tapers smoothly from the middle
of its body to the tip of its nose and
to the tip of its tail as we'll, growing
slender in gradual and regular
manner, is absolutely devoid of
venom.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
The ORIGIN Of Rubber. Neck.

The familiar slang phrase of the
hour which dubs the curious one
"rubber-neck" is a coinage of so ole
date that out in the wilds of thu
West they are chuckling to them
selves over our supposed discovery Of
their long-forgotten term of derision.
1t was in Wisconsin that the rub.
ber-neck was born ten years ago. The
lumbermen who spent their lives ir
the solitudes of the vast woods anC
lived with the trees, birds and animals
for months at a time, first won the
appellation.
Atstated intervals the sturdy woods.
men gathered up their accumulated
savings and steered for the nearest
town. The Western town, which
grows almost in a night, underwent
such Kaleidoscope changes between
visits that the denizens of the fores,
were in constant amaze. They
stretched their necks hither and yor
to take in the curious sights. They
gaped at the new buildings, the,
stared at everything from the shoI
windows to the pretty girls, and thei
constantly moving heads won then
the sobriquet of rubber-necks."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14

Logging car equipments of all kinds.
A specially of conceived tram wheels.
Highest market price paid for old cast
iron scrap. brass and copper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
THEY ARE HOLY TERRORS."
Those RapidFir, Six Founders With Which
Our Army and Navy Are to Be Equipped.

y new rapid-fre gun designed for
the protection OF the mine fields and 4
novel semi-automatic siX-p0under FOR
TIE navy has been successfully tested
Or the proving glound, Of the Briggs
Scaburv Gun and Ammunition COM
panv, at Derby, Conn. These guns
were built for the army and navy
respectively under contracts awarded
at the beginning Of the war with
Spain, and will probably play an inn
portant part in the plan and scope of
national defense.
The army gun is six-pounder Of
the Briggs type ard is mounted upon
L parapct carriage which admits Of
the piece being fired with the same
rapidity as upon naval mount. Its
us will he principally to protect the
torpedoes in the harborS by throwing
such an overwhelming shower OF shot
anu tiiat llO OotO NOuiN
live within its zone of fire. The gun
and carriage rest upon the parapet Of
the fort and are held rigidly in posi-
ton by means of a V-shaped steel
anchorage, which is worked under the
center of the axle.
The semi-automatic gun is also a
six-poundcr and is the first completed
of 81 for the navy. 1t is expected to
work a revolution in rapid-tire guns,
for with it a speed of 60 shots per
minute was attained, which is twice
the record made by the siX-pounders
when worked by hand. Another i'm.
portant feature is that it reduces a
crew Of six-pounder from four to
two men, one of whom throws in
fixed ammunition rs q person throws
coal into q furnace, while the other
fires as the breech-block closes auto
matically.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
] " We moved
tSa~~ e. Hon-

cord NJ c., over a month ago." she says. in her
communication to Dr. r. v. Pierce. Of Buffalo,
NY. "A little girl here was In dreadful health.
We told her folks about DIR. Pierces medicines.
knew what they had done for US. Her parents
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lily for three years and always with success.
twill be pleased to have my letter published.
If persons wishing to know more about the
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I will gladly answer"
Every mother of children ought to
possess DR.. Pierce's grand book, the
Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, magnificent thousand page illus
trated volume. 1t teaches mothers how
to care for their children and themselves.
It is the best doctor to have in the house
in case of emergency. Over half mil
lion copies were sold at SIS each, but
one free copy in paper covers will be
sent on receipt of Fl one cent stamps
to pay the cost of mailing only; OF
send 81 stamps if you prefer a heavier
handsome cloth bound copy. Address
the publishers, Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, No. 663 Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
A BRIGHT Postmaster.

A postoffice was established in a
new North Dakota village, and a ma.
tive was appointed postmaster. After
a while complaints were made that
no mail was sent out from the new
Office, and an inspector was sent out
to inquire into the matter.
He called upon the postmaster, and
asked why no mail had been sent out.
The postmaster pointed to big and
nearly empty mailbag hanging up in
a corner, and said:
"Well, l amt sent it out cause the
bag amt nowhere nigh full yetp
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
A KIND NEIGHBOR.

Just tnlS same
kind, neigh
borly spirit
which actual
ed Mrs. VIM.
S. Vollner,
of Concord,
X Cabarrus
AGO., North
Il Carolina.
|. ! We moved
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
CALLS OFF HIS DOGS.
MCKINLEY SEES THE HAND AND
THE WALL.

hissr's Subssr,ilnCy Shown-Thc Command
Of Volunteers to Be- hadl Matter Of Party
Patronage Senator Thurstcn Hedges -
Activity IN the Patent Oi:,e-Sscretary
Long Makes an Explanation Which Does Not
Explain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14

4 FARM on Oyster Bay, of l60 acres. 60 acres
n under cultivation, dwelling house. two
barns and farming implements, for sale in whole
or In part. One-half cash and remainder ON time.
For particulars apply To the owner on the prem
Uses. or to Jos. +. Kearneys grocery store.
THOMAS KEARNEY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14
IN the Superior Court Of the State of Washing
L ton for the County Of ThurstOn.
Martha A. Reams,
Joseph NJ. Reams,
Defendant

The State of Washington to the said Joseph NJ.
Reams. Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days utter Tie cnt2 Of the first publication
OF this suminuhs. towIL: within sixty days after
the 10Th day OF June, 1899. and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff. and serve
copy OF your answer upon the undersigned at
attorney for plaintiff, At his office below stated
and In case OF your failure To do. Judgment
will be rendered against you according TO the de.
mand of the complaint which has been filed with
the Clerk Of said Court.
The object OF this action IL 10 obtain diseolu
ton OF the bonds of matrimony existing between
plaintiff and yourself upon the grounds OF deser
ton and failure TO provide for the maintenance o.
plaintiff and also for equitable relief
N. =. PORTER,
Attorney for Plaintif.
p. q. Address: 4l6 franklin street, Olympia
Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-07-14

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The Mena star., 1899-04-13
RIOTINo AT PANA, ILL.
The Governor Asked for Troops-Armed Men Parading the streets-six Per
 sons Reported Killed

Springfield, H., April II. .-Gov. Tan ner this morning received a messare from Mayor Penwell, of Pana, saving there was rioting in the streets. sev- eral shots had been fired and hundreds of armed men were parading the streets. The mayor wanted troops at once. A private message from Pana said that two men had been shot, that the miners were armed and the trouble was sure to come. Adit Reece telephoned tho sheriff, who said the trouble was confined to the mine of the Pana Coal company and that he would be able to control the situation. The trouble seems to have beer started by drunken colored miner who ran wildly through the streets in all directions This precipitated the riot Troops will be sent if the sheriff determines them needed.
 A special to the St Louis Post Dis patch from Pana, H., says: In the riot that broke out here at 10:30 o'clock. in front of the telegraph office, two white men, three negro men and one negro woman were killed and eight persons seriously wounded. Two or three of the wounded will die. The riot is still in prOgre Ss
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

"lth lorai applications. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or constitutional disease, and Tn order to cure it you mnst take internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces hali s Catarrh Cure is not a quacls medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians of this country for years and IS a regular prescription. IL IS composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous sur faces The perfect com bination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Ca tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 Ii. J. Cheney & Co.,, Prop. Toledo, o.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls family pills are best. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
rhs .Frlaco.s Oklahona Exteos,on.

Arkansas City, Kan, April i1-Work was commenced this morning on the Frisco extension from Arkansas City to Blackwell, Ok. Thirty teams are at work and the number will be in. creased. The right of way through the Chilocco Indian school lands has been secured and the construction gang is working there. The Frisco has track built as far as Chilocco, but it has not been used for a mum Der of years. This will be repaired and used on the extension. The line i'll be in operation July !.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Rheumatism Cured.

My wife has sedlChamberlain Pain Balm for rheumatism with great re- lief, and l can recommend 1t as a splen. did liniment for rheumatism and other household use, for which we have found it valuable. w. J. Cuyer, Red Creek, N, Y.
 M. Cuyler is one of the leading mer- chants of this village ard one of the most prominent men in this vi inity.- w c. Pippin, Editor Red Creek Her aid. For sale by F. C. Savage.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

"A word to the wise is sufficient and word from the wise should be sufficient, but you ask, who are the wise? Those who know. The oft re- peated experience of trustworthy per sons may be taken for knowledge. Mir. W. M. Terry says Chamberlain's cough remedy gives better satisfaction than any other in the market. He has been in the drug business at Elkton, Ky, for twelve years; has sold hundreds of bottles of this remedy and nearly all other cough medicines manufactured, which shows conclusively that Cham berlaln's is the most satisfactory to the people, and is the best. For sale by F. c. Savage. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
MENA Transfer Company, ED GARRETT, Proprietor. Prepared for all kinds of transfer work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior. q.
 United States Land Office,

Department of the Interior.
 United States Land office.
 Camden. Ark, Feb. 25, 1899. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John D. Nicholas, contestant against Homestead entry No. 1957l, made Dec. 8, 1886. for VIZ nei and e2 nw4 section 85, township 6-5, range 31w, by Fred Bauer, contested. in which 1t is alleged that the said Fred Bauer has wholly abandoned said tract and changed his residence therefrom for more than one year since making said entry, and next prior to the date herein that said tract is not settled upon and cultivated by said party as required by law, said parties are hereby noti- fled to appear, respond and offer evidence touching such allegation at 10 o'clock a. m on Agrii :, 1899, before E. H. Poe. Notary Public at his office in Grannis, Polk County, Ark tand that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. III. on April 1T, 1869 before) the Register and Receiver at the United states Land Office in Camden. Ark.
 The said contestant having, in q proper affidavit, filed Feb. 25 1899, set forth facts which show that after due 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. E A. SCHICKER. J.B. FREEDMEN.
 Receiver. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
A steamboat sunk on the ohio.

Louisville, Ky, April Il. The John K. Speed, one of the largest steam boats plying the Ohio river. sunk in the middle of the Ohio here yesterday afternoon. The boat had large hole crushed in her side by collision with the point of the main dam in the river opposite the foot of Fifth street. There were on board the Speed when she sank 23 passengers and crew of 40, and while great deal of excite ment was caused by the accident, all were got off in safety.
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CONTEST NOTICE,


 Department of the Interior. United States Land Office.
 Camden, Ark, March 16. 1899. sufficient contest affcavit having been filed in this office by. Henry F. Fletcher, con testant, against Homestead entry No. 1s2eQ. made August 20th, 1896, for NE1z SE1z section 27 and NW14 SWL section 26, township S< Range s1 W,by James F. Davis contetee. in which it is alleged that the said James F. Davis has wholly abandoned said tract, that he has never established his residence on same since making his entry. and the said tract is not cultivated by said party as re- qured by law, Said partres are hereby noti~ fled to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q. m. on April 26 1S99 before ". W. Brownheld N, F.. at his office in GraDnis. Polk county, Ark.- and that final hearing will be held ats 10 o'clock a. m., on May G. 1909, beforel the RegistEr and Receiver at the United States Land Ofiee in Camden. Arkansas.
 The said contestant having in propeer atii- davit, filed March 16. 16y9, set forth fats which show after due diligence personal sere- vice of this notice cannot be made. it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 J. B. FRIEDHEIN, E. A.SCHIcKER, Register
 Receiver.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
He W rom kHn.aa City, Kan.

Kansas City, Kan. April 11.-Leon- ard E Phil.ppi, corporal of company c, First Colorado volunteers, who is reported in Gen. Otis dispatches to- day as having died from wounds re- young man. He was 26 years of age and the only son and eldest child of Mrs Olive Philippi, professional nurse, of 52a Washington avenue, this city.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

I was reading an advertisement of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Dlar- rkcea Remedy, in the Worcester Enter prise, recently, which leads me to write this. l can truthfully say never used any remedy equal to it for collie and diarrhna. I have never had to use more than one or two doses to cure the worst case with myself or children.-W. A. Stroud, Popomoke City, Md. For sale by F. c. Savage.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

J. Sheer. Sedalia, Mo, conductor on electric street car line, writes that his little daughter was very low with croup. and her life saved after all phy- sicians had failed, only by using One Minute Cough Cure. Hanes $ Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Land For Sale or Trade.

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.
 if k. A. TITUs.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Secretary Alxer Leave. for Home.

San Juan, F. R., April il. Secretary of War Alger, with his party, left yes- terday by the transport Ingalls,, pro- ceeding direct for New York, where he should arrive Friday. During his stay here he received many petitions from municipalities asking financial aid and relief from excessive taxation.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Di.astroos FIood in Anaconda.

Anaconda, Mont, April II. An Ice gorge in the Yellowstone river at this point caused that stream to overflow Saturday night drowning four per- sons. Eight more are missing. Three spans of the steel bridge are washed ont, causing loss of S25, 900. The Northern Pacific tracks are inundated.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

Lizzie Hooper. England, Ark. writes: Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver medicine has cured me of indigestion and carried me safely through the "change of life. ' For eight years have always kept it in the house. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
pr. Thorpe Mnl Go East.

Topeka, Kan, April 11.-Word reached Topeka that Bishop Vincent has transferred Dr. L. E. Thorpe, pastor of the First Methodist church of Topeka, to charge in the state of New York. Rev. Mir. Mcfarland has been assigned here in his stead. The change was made on account of feud between Dr. Thorpe and Dr. A. S. Enforce, the two Methodist ministers here.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Six s,or-s pe.trovea bv Fire.

Miami, I. T., April iL.-Miami ex- perienced another big fire yesterday morning, the rear of the building oc- cupied by J. H. Mooney X Co.,, general store, being discovered as being on fire at two o'clock. The alarm was q uickly given and hunreds of men were soon on the ground. Hut before the fire was under control six frame business houses were in ashes It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
Left Him at the Altar.

Evansville, Ind, April i1.-Edna Cox, aged l2 years, was married to John Garrett. aged 40 years, last night, at the earnest request of her parents. When the minister finished the ceremony the child bride turned to her husband and said: II will not live with you single hour, for do not love you" She then left her hus- bands presence and went to the home of her cousin.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13
WARNING ORDER.

w. E. Sivage, Plaintiff,
 vs. Polk Circuit Court. Ann Sivage, Defendant pear in this court within thirty days. and an- swer the complaint of the plaintiff, w.. E. Siyage. w. J. DAVIS Clerk. March 2S, 1S99 By R. T. HUTCHINSON, D. c. J. c. Byers, Atty. for plaintiff.
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

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- tty to supply all who call. Jackson Drug Co. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-04-13

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores. eczema, skin disease, and especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands first and best. Lookout for dishonest people who try to initiate and counterfeit #. It's their endorse ment of a good article. Worthless goods are not init at ted. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Hanes & Egolf.