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Washington sentinel., 1899-12-02
.,The Empire Of the South. I"

An interesting and timely publica-
tion setting forth facts about the South
ern States has just been issued by the
Southern Railway. 1t is called The
Empire OF the South" and gives a
comprehensive exhibit OF the develop.
ment of this section oil the country in
everv line of activity. 1t contains a
discussion of the South as it was as 1t
is, and as TO its destiny, and treats at
considerable length the various interests,
such as agriculture, cotton, tobacco,
iron, coal, resorts and climate. Chapters
are devoted to each of the States south
Of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, and
east of the Mississippi River. In these
the early history OF the States is given
and the I'm portant features are touched
upon, as well as the progress Of the
leading cities. The author Of the work
Mr.. Frank Presbry, has been a student
of the Southern conditions, and with the
assistance OF the extensive organization
of the Southern Railway has been en-
abled to colate much that will interest
the practical man who is interested or
contemplates an interest in the South
The book contains I84 quarto pages,
each OF which is illustrated. 1t will be
sent by mail for IS cents, the amount
required to cover the postage, II request
is addressed to J. c, Horton, Passenger
Agent, TAO East Baltimore Street., Balti-
more.
Washington sentinel., 1899-12-02
NATIONAL WATCHMAN,
WASHINGTON, y. c.
What william ). Bryan says.

APRIL 8, 1899.
EDITOR NATIONAL wArcHIAy;
congratulate you upon the splendid work the
National Watchmau IS doing IL Is an honest,
earnest able and fearless exponent Of Jetler-
souilu democracy and deserves a cordial sup
port hope that your circulation will increase
until you have readers in every precinct in the
United states The people should support the
papers that fight the battle Of the people,
Yours truly, ", ]. BRYAN.
Washington sentinel., 1899-12-02
Meeting OF American Champagne
Makers,

Meeting OF American champagne
Makers,
At a meeting OF the leading manu-
facturers OF true champagneint the United
States, held at the Ebbit House last
Monday, steps were taken toward the
formation of an association, There
were present w. E. Hhdreth, Urbana
Wine Company; E. r. Emerson
Brotherhood Wine Company; D. G.
Cook, American Wine Company; ID.
BauIler. Pleasant Valley Wine Company;
c. G. Wheeler, Lake Keuka Wine
Company. A committee to prepare a
plan Of organization was appointed
consisting Of Messrs. Hildreth and Emer'
son, with instructions to report at a
meeting soon to be held. The purpose
Of the organization ss given out is to
protect and promote the interests OF
domestic makers of genuine champagne.
Washington sentinel., 1899-12-02

any, why judgment and decree of con-
demnation in prize should not issue.
Messrs. Herbert & Micou represent the
libellant.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Delightfully."- Entertained.

Mir. and Mrs Shinn entertained 3 number of friends at Hotel Mena, Thursday evening. with dancing, in a most pleasing manner The large dining room was cleared. excellent music furnished. and everything was done by the host and hostess to make their guests pass pleasant evening. The refreshments served were except ionally nice and followed by a few more dances brouSht to lose a very successful social event. As the guests departed their expressions of "a de- lightful evening" etc. were truely in earnest The d~agreeable weather prevented many of the invited guests rom attendinr.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Destroyed By Fire.

The house nf Fred Raus .h was de- stroved by fire Sunday morning little before eleven o'clock The fire started in the ceiling where a stove pipe passed through, and was under good headway before it was discovered. The firemen responded promptly to the alarm and, assisted by many citizens, did good work. After it was seen to be impos- sible to save Mr. Rausch's house, the attention of all was turned to the near by buildings. Two small houses stand ing next to the burning house were torn down and rolled away. thus pre- venting the fire from spreading Mr. Rausch managed to save nearly all his household goods and moved them into his old log house near College hill, where he is now living.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Gasoline Stove Explosion.

The explosion of gasoline stove in the lunch room of the Port Arthur eating house, gave the merchants on Sherwood avenne, opposite the depot, scare and came dangerously near set ting fire to the building. The quicK acton of J. H. Davis with hand grenades. and a few buckets of water. thrown in by other parties, extln- guish ed the blaze. No great damage was done Two of the waiter boys were slightly burned about the face.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
TO BUILD AN AUDITORIUM.
A Company Organized and Building
 To Be Built by July First.

The Mena Auditorium Company. (imited), was organized here this week with the following officers aLd directors: S l.. Lindsay. president; John H. Hamilton. secretary; E. P. Smith, treasurer; w. J. Preston and S. F. Canterbury, the latter of Kansas City, directors. Arrangements have been completed to build an Auditorium for general public uses, to be located on Mena street rear the new court house. It is to be a0xl4D, with twenty foot ceilings and stage 25x3O. and to have seating capacity of 1000, It is to be so constructed that sections of the seats can be run under the gallery and a space 40x6o secured for danc- ing floor For fire protection, arrange mepts will be made to throw open, both at the front and rear, a space twenty feet wide and eight feet high. so as to give easy and qui k egress
 It IS to be completed by July ist so as to be ready for summer and fall busi
 ness, and it is expected that during the season at Mt. Mena excursions will be run from that p pular summer resort, to entertainments that will be given here. Mr. Canterbury, who is taking an active interest in the enterprise, is the general townsite agent of the rail- way. and Nj K & T. Trust Company, and it is desired to have some suitable place here for entertainments, where guests at Mt Mena can come occasion ally for amusement and recreation.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
GOOD FARMS CHEAP.
Three Bargains Near Mena = They
 Must Be Sold.

No. 1. For sixty days l will offer my farm of 160 acres, near Rust, on the K C., & G. railroad for $500 cash in hand. Title short and good. Farm has fifty acres under fence and in cul- tivation, two sets cheap houses. fair orchards, living spring of pure water. Land not in cultivation is nice land and we'll tim bered with white oak and other hard wood.
 No 2 Eighty acres all in timber, quarter of mile from the above farm. $200 in cash will buy it.
 No 8. Eighty acres four miles from Mena. thirty-six acres in cultivation double log house with hall in fail condition. out houses. etc. fine wei and spring of soft water, three acre, in orchard, apples, pears and peache. bearing. Fine eighty of land. S50t cash will buy if sold in thirty days Title perfect My reason forg sellin i. that must have money to complete my business block here in Mena.
 F. NJ. REEVES
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Home Grown Plants.

l have on hand many thousands of strong. home grown strawberry plants of the following varieties Michell, Crescent. Candy, Bubach and Chas. Downing. also plants of the well known Gregg black raspberry, all ready for this springs planting. Ap- ply to me at boarding house just north of freight depot, Mena, Ark
 3-4t w. H. BARRAGAR
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
NEW TRAIN SERVICE.
It Will Go Into Effect Sunday, Feb-
 ruary I2.

Next Sunday two passenger trains will run each way over the Pittsburg & Gulf. from Kansas City to Shreve- port and Port Arthur, arriving at, and departing from. Mena, as indicated be- low:
 No. 1, north bound, will arrive at 1885. a. m., and depart at 1850 8. m. No. 8, north bound, will arrive at 3:lO p. m. and depart at 3:25 p. m. No. 9, south bound. will arrive at 2:50 a. m. and depart at BIOS a. m. No. f. south bound will arrive at iO:35 a. m. and depart at 16:50 8. m.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

Alderman John Paul has contracted for the erection of another nice resi- dence, this one for his own use, and let the contract to Mir. Latimer to be completed by April 1 IL is to be To cated on Port Arthur avenue. west of St John street. and will be l6x3O. and an ell s0x24. with a green house l6x3O; also barn 16x24 Mir Panl intends to make a model hcme of this and has already ordered $65 DO worth of plan ts and shrubberv for the grounds.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

Bishop Brown of Little Rock, Bishop of the Episcopal church, returned home Wednesday,, after organizing a mission church in this city He delivered three sermons Sunday, also one on Monday and Tuesday evenings, holding the services in the Presbyterian church. The Bishop is an eloquent and logical speaker.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Co., on Mepa street This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes a speci- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities
 They supply everything needed in any quantity called far. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Five and Ten Acre Tracts.

We have within the corporate limits of Mena large body of land suitable for berries and other fruits, also for gardening. that we offer for sale at reasonable prices Some of this land is cleared and some is tim bered, but all good agricultural land. Give us a call Office on Mena street.
 POWERS & THAYER
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
To Build Soon.

At a meeting of the members of the Episcopal church held Thursday it was determined to build chapel for a place of worship. right away. A lot near the corner of De Queen and Port Arthar avenue was secured and $4O0 in cash subscribed. A building com mittee, consisting of Messrs. Matha- ney, Pickering, Folsom and Ethrage, and Mrs. Shaver. was appointed.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
kiis Life was Saved.

Mir J. F.. Lilly, a prominent citizeu of Hannibal Mo-, lately lad a wonder. ful deliverance from a frightful death. In telling of 1t he says 1 was taken with typhoid fever. that ran into pneumonia My lnngs became har. dened. was so weak l couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. 1 expected to soon die of consumption, when heard of Dr.. Kings New Dis. eovery. One bottle gave great relief. continued to use it and am now we'll and strong. l cant say too much in. its praise. This marvellous medicine Is the surest and quickest cure Tn the world f'r all throat and lung trouble. Regular sizes 30 cents and Sl Trial bottles free at F. c. Savagcs drug store; every bottle guaranteed
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Stray Horse.

Taken up as an estray one bay horse about ten years old. fifteen hands high with three white feet, fore top clipped and branded on left shoulder and hip with what looks to be .I P.,v which the owner can get by applying to me at my home three miles south of Mena
 k B. LANE
 January 30, 1899. 5-2t
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand. but skin eruptiops rob life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also old. running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scald, chapped hands, chilbiains. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by F. C.. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

c. A. Smiths elegant residence is enclosed and the force of workmen are using all possible speed in bringing it to completion. Every part of the building is being constructed in the latest style, and most substantial man. ner It will be one of the best houses in the city.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

S A. Fackler, editor of the Micano- py (Fla Hustler. with his wife and children, suffered terribly from ia grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was the only remedy that helped them It acted quickly. Thousands of others use this remedy as a specific for la grippe and it's exhaustlng after effects Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Field and Garden Seeds.

N. M. Roach has received and has in stock car load of the Red Bllss Triumph potatoes, car load of fine Red Texas seed oats; also full supply of field and garden seeds in bulk or by the package. At
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Organized For Shipping.

James Hickman, of Jaussen. was in town Monday and gave the Star call. He reported that the straw berry grow CTS at that place had organized for shipping and marketing purposes; elected their officers and an agent who is placed under bond. Each mem Der of the association is also under bond to stay by the organization during the season of 1o99
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

w. D Kimball, of Baltimore. Md, has been in the city several days look ing for place to locate, and says he thinks this is the place. He is brick maker and brick mason, and sees plen- ty to do here in his line.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

One cent dose is all we ask for Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup. and we are pledged to refund the cost price per bottle if it fails to do all that is claimed for it. You get immediate relief, Jackson Drug Co 2-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Apple and Peach Trees for Sale.

HPPIc dHu FtdCH ITttS TOT CdIe.
 have at my place in Halls addition a lot of apple and peach trees ready to be transplanted and will take orders for spring delivery of any nursery stock. All stock warranted true to name. J. L. HoRNER,
 4-4t Agent Huntington Nurseries.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

c. b Sharp is building another cot tage to rent. It is on Fleming street opposite Jansen park and will be ready to shelter one of the many faml- lies, looking for houses to rent in few weeks.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08

For driving out dull bilious feeling, strengthning the appetite and increas- ing the capacity of the body for work, Prickly Ash Bitters is a golden remedy. Sold by Jackson Drug Co. 5-2-t
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Strawberry Plants.

500, 900 Early Michell straw berry plants for sale Pnregstock and good plants 75 cents per thousand. Call. on or address c. H. Glenn, Rich Noun tain. Ark. 3-4t
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
q. D. YHSIER.

General Tin Shop. New work and repairing done to order and well done. Shop on Janssen ave. between Mena and De Queen.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Commissioners, Orders.

The following orders have been issued by the
District Commissioners:
Construct sewers in Spring Street, Anscostia,
sbutting all lots on both sides OF and fronting
on Spring Street, between Morris Road and
Maple Avenue; estimated cost $40. In Bright
wood Avenue west side, abutting all lots OF
block g. Todd and Browns subdivision, between
Steuben and Nallach Streets; estimated cost,
$500. In Street northwest between Nineteenth
and Twentieth Streets, abutting lots 2s, %, 80,
81, and 30, square ll0; estimated cost, Sl6s. In
alleys OF square 20. between Ward Place and n
Street, Twenty-irst and Twenty Streets
northwest, abuiting all parts Of lot 10. fronting
sl.42 feet on the west. north. and south 30-foot
alley; all parts of lot H. fronting 62 feet on
the east and west 30-feot alley, and 100 feet on
the north and south l5-foot alley; all parts of
lot 10, fronting 40 feet on the north and south
l5-foot alley: lots So, 81, IS, and l32 square
70 estimated cost, SJ2S. In the south side OF
Virginia Avenue southwest, between First and
Second Streets, abutting lots numbered H. Is,
16, and IL, square 5s4; estimated cost, $500. IN
Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, between
Thirtg-iifth Street and Tunlaw Road. abutting
lots 252, 25S, square 1893; all parts of lots 2s2
23; all paris of lots 2s4 abutting Georgetown and
Rockville Road; all parts OF lots 2s5;
part Of lot 26G, abutting 1926 feet
on Georgetown and Rockville Turn.
pike; lots 267, 26s, BOG, S07, 30s, square
1900; estimated cost. s., SAC.
That the following sewers be constructed.
chargeable to the appropriation for main and
pipe sewers 1900: In Ward Place and in the
west, north, and south alleys of square 40: es
timated cost, Sl15. In s Street, between Nine
fecnth and Twentieth Streets northwest; esti.
mated cost, S236.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
A Victim of strong Drink,

August Miller, the proprietor Of one OF the
most prosperous barber shops in this city. was
arragned in the Police Court this morning as
vagrant. The law defines vagrant as 'per
without visible means of support; an idle,
disorderly person; person Of evil life and
fame; found repeatedly drunk in and about the
streets, avenues, alleys, roads, and highways Of
the District of Columbia" From the evidence
of the policeman and Of a number of reputable
citizens, it was positively proven that Miller
was not without visible means OF support, as he
engaged in business in Anacostia, and the
receipts from this business were good. conse-
quently Miller neither idle nor disorderly
He has been found drunk on the streets, how
ever, and was begging money from pedestrians
when arrested Miller was in pitiable condi-
tion when brought into court this morning, and
bore evidences OF a protracted SPREE Judge
kimbal has known the man from boyhood, and
he was very much surprised to see him in the
dock. When asked if he had anything to say,
Miller requested the judge to send him to the
workhouse. He said he was SO saturated with
whisky that he deserved to be placed somewhere
where. he could get no liquor. He said he would
not be able to get out of the liquor habit IL
sent home. The judge delivered the man short
lecture, and sent him down for fifteen days
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Crushed by a Freicht Car.

Andrew Robinson, colored, fifteen years old,
was brought into Emergency Hospital this morn
ing with his right foot almost severed, the toes
and ankle being crushed and mangled into shreds
The boy lives in Prince George county Nd, and
with number of companions was playing on the
tracks Of the Chesapeake Beach Railroad The
boys were amusing themselves jumping on and
off freight which were being shifted about
on the sidings near Benning. Robinson was on
one Of these cars, and in attempting to jump
off lost his footing and was prccipitated to the
ground His right foot was caught on the rails,
however, and the forward wheels Of the car in
the rear of the one from which he had jumped
passed over his ankle An ambulance was sum-
moned and the boy was removed to the hospii al
as quickly possible. An examination by the
surgeons showed that the injuries were of such
a nature that amputation will be necessary, and
the operation will probably be performed this
afternoon.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Not in the Trust.

We have secured from a man
ufacturer who was forced out of
the rubber trust his entire stock
of Ladies', Misses and Children's s
MackintOshes, consisting of 600
fine plain black, navy, and tan
cashmere garments, both single
and double capes, every garment
of fine double texture cloth, and
this seasons make. We have di-
Eided them in two lots, as follows:
Ladies' and Misses Plain Blue and Black
Twilled Cashmere Mackintoshes, with vel
vet collars. single and double q n no
cape, full double texture cloth 9&
worth $3.50 and S5.50-go for. .QEsOO
One lot OF extra fine double texture
Mackintoshes, in blue. black. brown, and
tan, full sweep militaire or dou- CO Al
bic capes, with velvet collars M4
worth seas and s7-5o-go for. VOs TO
The evening times., 1899-09-11
wheeling around the Globe.

Harry jackson, Alexander Spiro, and Victor
Pagano, of New York. who left that city last
Wednesday for bicycle tour around the globe,
arriving in Philadelphia September Z, at AS p.
m, and Baltimore September TO- reached this
city yesterday at $40 o'clock. They will leave
here next Wednesday for Cincinnati, and go from
there to Chicago. After reaching Chicago they
will decide upon the route to be pursued These
young men depend entirely upon the public for
their living. as they left New York without
money. They expect to work their way across
the ocean, unless they secure enough money for
a more comfortable trip. They expect to com.
plete their tour in two years.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
The Funeral of Mrs. Ward.

Mrs. Mary Blincoe Ward, daughter of the late
Sampson Blincoe, of Lo,idoun county, Va, who
died Saturday afternoon, will be buried from her
late home, 1713 Street northwest, at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Intement will take place at
Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Va Mrs Ward
was the widow of the Rev. William n Ward. of
Warsaw, Va, and she. had many friends in Wash.
ington She was born at Leesburg, Va, in 1915,
and removed to Warsaw, Va. after her marriage
in 1888. A family ofseight children survive her.
They are Mrs. James, Carey, of Baltimore. Nrs
NJ. v. Burn, of Brookland, D. c.; Miss Lucy r..
Ward. Miss Evelyn Ward, and Miss Florence Ward
all of Washington; Henry T. Ward, of Marlbor.
ough, Nd; ChanningaWard, Of Washington, and
Randolph G. Ward, OF, New York City.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Arrested for Assault.

Policeman Raedy, of the Second precinct, yes
terday arrested and locked up John Gray eolored,
whose home is at 1909 Cooksey's Alley northwest,
on charge of assault. committed on John Smith,
also colored, whose age is given as fifty years.
The alleged assault occurred Saturday night at
the corner of Ninth and P Streets northwest The
men were engaged in an altercat1l, when Gray
struck Smith on the head, infcting a severe scalp
wound. The injury dressed at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, and general lookout posted for
Smith The man succeeded in evading arrest
until O'Clock yesterday afternoon. He will be
arraigned in the Police Court this morning.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Another Telephone suit.

The firm of Lappin & Davis, doing business at
the southeast corner of Seventh and Streets,
northwest, today, through their attorney, George
Burgess, filed petition for injunction against
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company,
moving its telephone instruments and appliances
from their place of business. The suit is brought
for the purpose of compelling the defendant to
comply with the act of Congress of June 80
1s9s, fixing the rates to be paid for telephone
service in the District.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Driver Hurt I'm a Runaway.

An ice wagon belonging to William Bishop
of 64s Pennsylvania Avenue southeast, collided
with car l02 on the City and Suburban Railroad
at the corner of Eleventh and C Streets north
east, at 10:l5 this morning, causing the horse
attached to the wagon 10 run away. The driver
Charles Ros, seventeen years old, was thrown
from his seat the wagon, and the wheels pass
ed over his right foot. He was removed to the
hospital, where it wassfound that his injuries
slight. The horse ran TO his stable.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Dividends for Bank Creditors.

The Comptroller of the Currency has declared
dividends in favor of the creditors of insolvent
national banks as follows: first dividend, SO
per cent, in favor of the creditors Of the Coche-
cho National Bank, OF Dover, n. H.; on claims
proved amounting 20 Ss6,5I3.74 third dividend,
) per cent, in favor OF the creditors of the Mer-
chants National Bank, of Seattle, WASH, making
in all 40 per cent on claims approved amount
ing TO sIG05i2.05; a final dividend, 40 per
cent, IN favor of the creditors of the First Ma
nonal Bank, of Ponca,- Neb. making in all % 4-l0
Der cent on claims proved amounting to sil4,-
29s.64. a.
The evening times., 1899-09-11
Spanish war veterans.

meeting of General Nelson A Miles Camp
No. /, Spanish War Veterans, has been called
by Capt. J. Walter Mitchell for tomorrow even
ing at 7:30 O'Clock, at headquarters No. 1902
f Street northwest. Preliminary steps will be
taken by the camp looking to the formation of
the District of Columbia department of organi-
Zation of the National Spanish War Veterans
Major NJ. Emmett Urell will, it is said be the
candidate of Miles Camp for the position of
first department commander
The evening times., 1899-09-11
in AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Going to the Encampmept.

Encampment, Nos %, L. V. L.. will assemble
at the Baltimore and Ohio depot at Sis o'clock
"Wednesday morning, and take the $50 train
for Baltimore. for the purpose of attending the
national encampment of the order, to be held
in that city on wednesday, Thursday, and Fri
day. The comrades viii appear in dark clothes
and black hats. The new ribbon badge will be
issued at the depot or on the train.