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The age-herald., 1899-11-05

James in all his dignity. The exchequer vasues him at 15s a year. Two hundred anl sixty-five thousand five hundred and thbrty-sx licenses for male servants were issued last year, and brought in revenue of 153,999 pounds.
 There are ether ranks for carriages than the cab rank. There Is a two-guinea rank, a one-guinea rank, and the democratic fif- teen-shilling rank. Between these three ranks are the greatest conceivable differ ences If your carriage has four or more wheels and is fitted to be drawn by two more horses Ger even mules), then you must pay pounds. shilings year for it.
 Of course, the 15-snG,aing carriages are greatest in number. Last year 316,4S5 of them paid 15S apiece, in addition to 125, ,971 hackney carriages. People who ride in one- horse four-wheeled carriages come next in number, with 76,2o3 carriages. The lucky reople who ride in carriages with four wheels more and are drawn by two or more horses number 49,3O7.
 Altogether, those who ride in carriages and carts pay 95l0,S9O year for the privil- ege of riding on wheels instead of walking. But the hackney carriages and the two wheeled cart pay three-ffths of that amount.
 What is a carriage without armorial bearings? Absolutely styleless. But if you wish armorial bearings painted on your carriage you must pay @ 2s for permission, as we'll as something to the painter for his skill.
 If you wish to use armorial bearings in any other way-say on your note paper then a quinea a year will suffice. More people use bearings in this way than on carriages Last year e31 9O9 was received for the permission to put armorial bearings on carriages, and 943,43S to use them in other ways.
 In this way is made up the e740. 1868 which is paid each year for permission to live in style But it is only when that is paid that the real expense begins.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
CITYS GROWTH AS
 A RAILWAY CENTER
Has Grown Into Its Present Position From an Obscure Statlons
 of One Road.

ing the roads to death, so to speak, in an attempt to handle that in sight. New en- zines by the dozen and cars by the thous- and at frequent intervals, have been ad- ded, and still Birmingham today is crying for more equipment to move business that in some places is at a standstill because of this equipment deficiency. Remedy this as fast as they can the increase in busi- ness seems to beat out this race. Terminal facilities in every respect have been inn proved and increased annually, and now Birmingham boasts of having as complete terminal systems as can be found. To &C., complish this new tracks have had to be laid, new machinery put in, new shops opened up, new depots builded and in fact everything that goes to make up complete terminals has been In capacity increased. The shops here are complete in every de- tail as could be desired. The yards are spacious and even with the enormous daily business there is room for more. AS a railroad center the Magic City has little cause to doff her cap to any other city. The reports of the Alabama Car Service association show picturesquely bright fig ures increased tonnage for this district, and at the end of every month tbis report shows a marked increase over the preced- ing month in the number of cars handled and the tonnage moved in and out of Bir- mingham. The shipments from here for export have, in pig iron, within the past year increased more than five hundred per cent, although owing to increasing inter nal demand for Alabama iron this business has Jagged somewhat. The offices of the roads here are as complete as any, except the general offices, the systems enter ing Birmingham.
 The force of men employed in these of- fees is very large, and really at present is inadequate, owing to the fact that the increased business in this district has been in excess of what should have been cor responding increase in office force.
 The systems entering here are: The Louisville and Nashville, Birmingham Min eral, Central of Georgia, Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham, Southern, Bfr-.
The age-herald., 1899-11-05

Without going into the minute details of tabutated statements it can be safely said that the comparative increase in the rail road business in this district has been far greater than that of any other city in the southern states and as a railroad center Birmingham is beginning to rank with the very largest of southern centers. From a mere way station of one railroad the city of Birmingham has grown and with 1t has come the railroads and facilities for trans- portaton unequalled by any inland munich pality south of the Ohio river. This in- crease has been gradual, as far as the con- struction of lines and the organization of systems Is concerned, but during the few years part Birmingham has acquired po- sition, from a railroad standpoint, of which few other cities of her size. and none of her age, can boast.
 At present there are five of the biggest trunk lines in the country that enter the Union passenger station, two local roads with the prospect, in the near future. of three other trunk lines and one or two small local lines The roads already en- tering this point do freight and passen- ger business, the volume of which, cannot be justly compared with any American city. Millions of tons of freight and thousands upon top of thousands of passengers are handled annually by these systems at an annually increased ratio.
 During the past two years both the freight and passenger. traffic eminating here has increased at least third, which added to the already enormous business that has been done for ten years past, makes a sun shine showing for the city of the south that sprung up magically. In order to keep apace with the times and this in- creasing business these roads have been compelled annually to spend millions of dollars in additional equipment, which is still very short of the actual business push
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
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improvements, and make farming luxury, may not need any solace, but the yeo- manry who get their living out of the soil, and who in that way have to clothe their families and educate their children, and pay their taxes and meet the interest on mortgaged farms-such men find terrific struggle.
 I demand that office-seekers and politi- clans fold up their gaseous and imbecile speeches about the independent life of a farmer and substitute some word of com- fort drawn from the fact that they are free from city conventionalities and city epidemics and city temptations. My most vivid remembrance of boyhood is of my father coming in on a very hot day from the harvest field, and seating himself on
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
-SsnHnr-~BY REV. '. DE WITT 7ALMAGE

curculo that stings the peach trees? Of the rust in the wheat? Of the long rain with the rye down? Independent of the drought that burns up the harvest? Inde- pendent of the COW with the hollow horn, or the sheep with the foot ret. or the pet horse with a nail In his foot? Independent of the snow bank, out of which he must shovel himself? Independent of the cold wea ther when he stands threshing his be- numbed fingers around his body to keep them from being frosted? Independent of the frozen ears and the frozen feet? Inde- pendent of what?
 Fancy farmers who have made their for tunes in the city, and go out in the coun- try to build houses with all the modern
The age-herald., 1899-11-05

From the New York Journal.
 ''The man with the hoe," as the farmer has recently been called is more to be sympathized with than most people. Just before the autumnal elections orators stand on political platforms and tell the farmers stories about the independent life of the agriculturist, giving fiattery where they ought to give sympathy.
 Independent of what? I was brought up on farm. I worked on farm, although l did not work very hard and l know all about it. I hardly saw city until I was grown, and I tell you that there is no class of people in this country who have it hard CT, and who more need our sympathy than farmers. Independent of what? Of the
The age-herald., 1899-11-05
THE PRICE OF STYLE
English Society Pays Millions Yearly for
 Permission to Set the Fashion
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail
 People who want to keep up big estab- lishment have ito pay for permission to do so. The excise authorities see to that.
 Last year society paid into the national exchequer by way of taxation and as the price of style or "established licenses no less a sum than 1868 pounds.
 Think, first of all, what 1t costs to keep
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
postIethwaite-Easterday.

The Star is in receipt of papers from Pittsburg, Kan, giving elaborate ac- counts of the marriage of Miss Bertha Easterday of Pittsburg. and Robert c. Postlethwaite, of Jewell, Kansas, at the St. Peters Episcopal church. the ceremony being performed by the Rec tor, Dean John Bennett.
 The bride is the daughter of Albert F. Easterday, popular engineer on the Pittsburg & Gulf, who is we'll known here, this being the end of his run. Mir. Easterday is arranging to move his family, consisting of wife and another daughter. to Mena right away, having secured house for their home.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
DRIVING A TUNNEL.
Work on the Edison Claim Will
 Commenced To-Day.

On last Thursday morning a party of workmen with camp outfit and tools left for the hills to commence operation on the Edison claim which is the property of W. l. Boyer and H. J. Radcliffe of this city and Messrs. Thompson and De Berry of Chicago.
 Messrs. Boyer and Radcliffe located this claim and opened ten foot hole at the top of the lead, we'll np on the side of mountain. Several fire tests were made of this surface ore which agree in giving result of s6.70 per ton in gold and silver. The Chicago men became interested and purchased a half interest in the claim and now active development work has been started.
 A tunnel will be cut in the side of the hill which will strike the lead be- tween 500 and 600 feet below the sur face from where the test runs were made.
 In convers ation with these gentle men Star representative was in formed that tests would be made every few feet to ascertain the kind and quantity of the ore taken out. and that report would be made as the work proceeded.
 It is the intention of the operators to put in machinery for working this claim as soon as the tunnel reaches the main lead if it proves to be as rich as it is on top, and it is conceded everywhere that the deeper the lead runs the richer it's product.
 Mir. Boyer says that even $6.7O per ton will pay for working it but he ex- poets to find it much richer as they go deeper.
 The claim is located about six miles south of Mena and about one mile east of the smelter being put in by the Ar kansas & Texas Mining company.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
THE EPISCOPAL RECEPTION.
Many of Mena's Best People Meet Bishop Brown and Rev Rhames.

The reception given Bishop Brown and Rev. k. w. Rhames at the opera house Monday night, was largely at tended by many of our best people who were given an opportunity to meet in a social way, and get acquainted with these distinguished gentlemen as we'll as the members of the new church just organized here.
 In addition to several selections of instrumental music. Mrs Matheny re- cited "Laska." and in response to a hearty encore and by request of the Bishop she gave "The Polish Boy'' in a manner that was very pleasing.
 Light refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served by the ladies of the Guild, and after an hour spent in social converse all departed feeling that they had been nicely entertained.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
TIMING SITUATION AT PRESENT.
conservative Views of rIan of
 Practical Experience.

The mining industry is assuming a more practical appearance in this county, and 1t is gratifying to see men of practical experience and with capital taking an interest in matters here.
 When we see such men as Durham lE Batson, Hope & Hargrove, Kirchoff S McCarther, and others that might be mentioned. coming here with means and determination to push this in- dustry to successful climax or de- termine that the ore is not a paying product, it begins to look like some thing might be realized cut of the great hills of peculiar looking stone, and has tendency to satisfy the minds of the doubters.
 In conversation with Mir. Kirchoff recently he expressed himself in very firm, business like way, and takes a conservative view of the situ.- ation. He says there is no longer any question about there being ore carry ing valuable metals, and that the only question is whethere it is of the kinds that can be worked at a profit. He says that the largest mill in tbe country is now working from three to four dollar ore at a big profit. but such ore probably does not exist in this county He explained that this ore would re- quire more expensIve process of treat ment than some other kinds and it had not yet been demonstrated just what it would cost to treat it, but he feels confident that many of the claims here can be worked at good profit. Be- cause few assays have shown ore here to contain large amounts of gold and silver, Mir. Kirchoff does not be- come excited over the prospect, but simply says that perhaps the ore on either side or adjoining only contains a small quantity of the valuable metal and ton of the ore would not show big results. He thinks there is no doubt but that this country has been injured abroad by some of the exaggerated re- ports and assays, and says that some development work must be done before it can be ascertained just what this county will produce.
 The Star is glad to see substantial and reliable men come in and assist in developing the mineral products of this county, and will always be glad to give publication to such news as bear the marks of reliability.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
SEVERAL CHANGES ORDERED.
The Bridge and Building Department and Maintenance of Way to be
 Moved.

Since the resignation of J. B. Me Mahon. as superintendent of the Bridge and Building department E. c. Bellows has been made general foreman of that department for the north end, with headquarters at Pittsburg, and takes from the offi.e here, H. c. Beck as his ch. clerk with c. E Crittenden as office clerk. T. E, Lutgerding has been appointed general foreman for the south end, with headquarters at Texarkana, and takes with him l.. D. Denny as chief clerk and H. Copes as assistant foreman. Mir, Lutgerding went south this morning but will return tonight, and tomorrow accompanied by Denny and Copes will start on a tour of inspection from here to Port Arthur, travelling with the new gaso- line railway tricycle. recently mention ed in this paper Mir. A. F. Rust as resident engineer will go to Texarkana and his present office force, composed fo c. M. Clark, G. s. Sewers, E. k. Gentry, J. K. Shinn, A. T. Garfield, E. H. Donaldson and J. o. Weeks will ac- company him to be employed in Superintendent A. O. Crittenden's office. C. H. Byers as civil engineer under MT. Rust will also go to TexarkaDa.
 Large crews of men with steam shovels and other tools will be put to work here to excavate for foundation and erect six additional stalls for the roundhouse, also to thoroughly balaster the track in both directions from Mena together with other inn provements calculated to put the road in best possible condition,
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Now Paid Standard Wages.

T. E. Lutgerding, the new general foreman in charge of the bridge and building department of the ttsburg x Gulf from here to Port Arthur, gave the Star call Tuesday morning in company with H.Copes. MT. Lutgerding presents the appearance of being q very capable man and is taking steps to familiarize himself with his duties on the road.
 The men at work in this department now receive standard wages and are much rejoiced thereat. This conces- sion was secured by Supt. McMahon prior to his resigning to go to Mexico.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A Successful Social.

The social given in the pavilion in Jansen park Wednesday night by the ladies auxiliary of the B. of L. F. was a very pleasant success. They served ice cream and straw berries and were we'll paid for their trouble, as it is reported that they sold all the refreshments prepared and had calls for more. As was truly expressed by one of the members. ''the B. of L. r. succeeds in every undertaking"
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

ana you turn your eyes back toward town Is the delightful part of the trip.
 Several feet below is a magnificent view of the business portion of our city with the heavily wooded hills rising high beyond and peak of Rich Mountain plainly in view. It is indeed a beautiful scene.
 The scenery is not the only attrac- ton of this elevated portion of our ety. Tor one can not but notice the pleasant breeze that blows continually at this elevation. Again one would naturally suppose that vegetation would not thrive as we'll as on lower lands, but look at the beautiful lawn of blue grass aud clover at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Joe Long will convince you that anything can be grown here.
 In addition to a number of houses which have been built for some time we can mention few now under course of construction. Dr. R. P. Watkins is just completing a neat six. room cottage with large galleries. Il. J. Radcliffe is building five-room cottage for the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. l. Boyer. +. c. Savage has com menced the erection of story and a half house with four rooms below and four above. Joe Long is having four room cottage built for rent. The Star is also informed that three more lot purchases have been made with the intent tion of building houses but it was impossible to obtain the names of these parties.
 This is indeed beautiful part of town in which to live.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A Pound Party.

The mem bers of the M. D. churchSouth gave their pastor, Rev. c. J. Greene, a pound party Wednesday night, which resulted in pleasure for all who attended. During the evening pleasing talks were gwen by both Rev. Mir. Greene and Rev. Mir. Compere. A large amount of the necessarys Of life were brought by the guests as mark of appreciation for their pastor.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE.
Many New Cottages Being Built for
 Pleasant Homes.

That part of the original townsite lying up on the hill beyond Stilwell park is being rapidly dotted with beautiful and comfortable cottages for the homes O. many of our business men and their families.
 A walk up the hill is a pleasure to one inclined to enjoy the pleasant exercise, but when the top is reached
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

De Wits Little Early Risers act as a faultless pill should, cleansing and reviving the system instead of weaken ing 1t. They are mild and sure, small and pleasant to take. and entirely free from objectionable drugs. They assist rather than compel. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

J. B. Hickman, who registers as from Cubanola, was in town Tuesday and gave the Star call. He reports that the berry growers of his portion of the county did fairly we'll, every thing considered, and that those who staid by the organization formed for shipping made some money, while those who did not made none.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir. J. P, Sullivan. who came here with his family from Griffen. Ark, 6 mouth ago, has leased the room on the corner of Mena street and Sherwood avenue formerly occupied by the Arr kansaw Tailoring company, and will open confectionery store and ice cream parlor some time next week. MT, Sullivan is nice appearing man and will run first class house.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

W. NJ. Gallagher. of Bryan. Pa, says: .For forty years have tried various cough medicines. One Minute Cough Cure is best of all" It relieves instant lv and cures all throat and lung troubles. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Attorney James $. Steele accom- paned by his wife and Miss Fannie Vaughan, all of Locksburg, are in the city stopping at the Hotel National. Mir. Steele is here on legal business, and the party expect to remain several days.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

J. A. Schear, of Sedalia Mo-, saved his child from death by croup by using One Minute Cough Cure. It cures coughs colds, pneumonia. la grippe and all throat and lung troubles. EUolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Their Last Meeting.

The Woman's Literary Club met with Mrs. c. P. Sneed Tuesday. This is their last regular weekly meet inc until after the hot weather, but they will hold monthly meetings all summer.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

You get up in the morning tired. a bad taste in the mouth and a headache. Know whats the matter? Billlonsnessi Take De Wits Little Early Rissers. They regulate the liver and cure constipation pleasantly and promptly. Never gripe. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
The Ice Plant Almost Complete.

The ice plant is now almost complet- ed and will be ready for business in a few days. The big plant was steamed up all day yesterday and the engines were in motion during the afternoon simply to test the machinery. To-day they are over.hauling and adjusting all the parts, and will be ready to commence making ice in afew days
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

MT. M. J. Philpot, of Egger, was in our city to-day on business.
 Uncle Joe Bell and Ex-Sheriff Jop. , lin were up from Jansen Saturday.
 The Cherry farm sent in five crates of black berries Monday, the finest of the season, ,
 c. B Lloyd, of Nacagdoches, Texas, IS assisting in the store of his brother I during his sickness.
 Mrs Maude Queener came up from Rust Tuesday to do some shopping, and gave the Star call.
 Miss Maude Matheny of Hot Springs, I is here for a visit with her brother, Judge Matheny, and wife.
 Mrs. Laura Guthrie and daughter, $ Eva, are visiting this week with Mrs. F. Talbert, in the country.
 c. R. Palmer has been transferred to the train dispatcher's department with office in the depot up town.
 There will be a meeting of the Polk County Medical Society at 8 p. m. this evening at Dr. Reese's office.
 z. C. Crawford and w. c. Moore came in from their country home near Acorn Monday morning on business.
 The two gentlemen who ran horse race down Mena street yesterday were fined five dollars each yesterday.
 Mrs. J. H. Davis and children left Saturday for few days visit with her father and family at Jansen.
 Mir. c. P. Sneed has built board walk up the hill to his house, making it an easier matter to climb the hill.
 J. Spencer Kelly is improving his lots on Armour street preparatory to erecting neat cottage thereon for home.
 Agent Nesbit, of Mt. Mena, was in town to-day looking for laborers to work on the grounds at that popular resort
 Strawberry season is over here, but raspberries and huckle berries are ripening and being brought >to the market.
 Mir. and Mrs Judge Matheny re- turned from Hot Springs Friday after brief visit with relatives and friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewees arrived Thurs day from Kansas City to take the places of first and second cook at the Hotel Mena.
 D. T. Morton, proprietor of the Mena Lumber Company, came in from Kan sas City Monday and will remain about week.
 Miss Ancie Whisenhunt returned Monday after a weeks visit at the home of her father. Squire Whisen- hunt. near Acorn.
 Mir. Geo. s. Mosher started for his home in Kansas City Monday afternoon after several days visit with his daugh- ter, Mrs Finnev.
 J. H. Hamilton sold c. w. Cases residence on West Port Arthur avenue Wednesday to Scott Johnson, who will make his home there.
 c. D Knuckles has rented his meat marked, on De Queen street, to T. H. Philpot & Co.,, of Cherry Hill The new firm is now in charge.
 Dr. l.. E. Sutherland has purchased the lot adjoining the Treat building on Mena street, and is building an office for his own use.
 G. A. Converse, who came here from Nebraska this spring, is now living in his new home on the land he bought in the Hornbeck addition.
 P. H. Cherry started Thursday for
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

W. R. Blocksom and wife started for Eureka Springs Thursday where Mrs. E. and baby will visit while Mir. Blocksom goes to St. Louis on busi. ness.