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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
BOERS BELL|COSE,
Universal Opinion That War Is
Very Near.
A LONG STRUGGLE EXPECTED.

south Africa Being Secured by
Agents for Campaign Provisions
Dutch Conspiracy Asainst Brit sh
Supremacy Suspected Opinion OF
Sir Walter Peace - "TO Exist
Peacefully SO Close to Beers Is an
Utter ImpOssibilily ly-British Con.
troll Must Come Eventually"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
kifchenerA A fer khAlifa.

London. Sept. 25.-According to dis.
patch to The Daily Telegraph from
Cairo. General Kitchener. 6 overnor gen.
eral of the Souda.I. is preparing for AZ
Immediate expedition against th'
khalifa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

Budapest, Sept. 2S.-A large street
demonstration was organized here yes
terday by the Socialists. AS the pro-
ceedings became threatening. the police
interfered and made hundred arrests.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

New York Sept. 2S.-The Olympia left
her anchorage in the lower bay at 900
Wednesday forenoon and star t.l for the
naval anchorage off mpk.nsvi,le.
The forts gave forth noisy gre etings,
and ferryboats and railroad engines
turned their boilers loose through the
whistle valves. Persons aboard the
various craft yelled at the top of their
voices. the whistles screamed unceas-
ingly, and the weird screech of the sirens
made up a terrible din. Through this
gauntlet of welcoming sounds the
Olympia moved slowly, dipping her
colors and replying to gun salutes, while
the admiral waved his acknowledged. r. t
to the cheering crowds. AS the flagship
came to anchor, craft farther up the bay
took up the noise and whistles sounded
far up the Hudson and on both sides of
the river.
Never, perhaps, did triumphant war
cior returning from n victorious CAM
paign receive a more impressive well
come. Although thousands upon thou
sands witnessed it from the shore, bal
:ony, window or housetop. aud the men
of war anchorage at Tompkinsvil!e
fairly swarmed with tugs, yachts and
steamers and every sort of harbor craft,
all black with wild, cheering people. and
the walls of the city beyond were brave
with a million welcoming flags. We'd
nesday's greeting to Dewey was the
greeting of his comrades OF the navy.
To outward appearances the welcome
he received from the fleet was strictly
professional. One can find all the cere-
monies done in his honor described in
the naval regulations as due to one of
his rank. But the naval regulations,
rigorous as they are, could not restrain
occa ssional rounds of cheers any more
than it could the bell cords of the skip
oers and the shouts of people aboard
the excursion boats.
1t was perfect day, though clouds.
driven by the strong land breeze. OBJ
scured the sun during the morning. and
the waves of the lower bay were capped
with foam. In the afternoon the clouds
the breeze died away and
the sun bathed the sea in brilliance.
Very early in the morning. before
Dewey left his anchorage inside Sandy
Hook. Rear Admiral Howison. COM
mander of the South Atlantic squadron.
aboard his flagship, the Chicago, which
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

: Shamokin. Pa. Sept. 2S.-The Natalie
coliiery resumed operations yesterday
after being idle since 1897. and see men
and boys were given work. BY Oct. /
between 500 and 600 more will be added
to the payroll The colliery is operated
by the Shamokin Coal company.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
New Candidate Named.

Boston. Sept 26.-Edward s. Brad
ford ex-state senator from Springf field,
has decided to be a candidate in the COM
Ing Republican state conN ention for the
nomination of state treasurer. Mr..
Bladford's headquarters have been es-
tablished In this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

City Of Mexico, Sept. 26.-Presldent
Diaz cannot go to Chicago on account Of
Illness of Nine. Diaz. He has appointed
T.iegnaclon Mariscal. minister Of foreign
relations. to 20 as his representative.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
VIII lSc NJ. IL. Instead OfD II. II

Saco. Me. Sept 26.-Rev. Philip w.
Moore. pastor OF the First Parish Con-
Eregational church. has rendered his
resignation, and it has been accepted
by the standing committee. 1t is an
nounced that Mr.. Moores intention 10
10 leave the ministry and study medicine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

Word comes from Paris that Chief JUS
tice Fuller and Justice Brewer. the
American members of the British-Vene
zuelan court of arbitration, will sail for
home about Oct, 1S
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Ground to pie cs by Engine.

Altoona, Pa, Sept. 2S.-Four men walk.
ing along the tracks of the Pennsylvania
railroad near Elizabeth Furnace were
ground to pieces BY q shifting engine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Buckles

New Belt Buckles in steei
and fancy. New pompadoui
combs, neck combs, side combs,
hair pins. More kinds and
more different prices than ever.
Beauty pms, collar buttons,
stick pins, coiffure pins.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Thompson's,
Glove Fitting,
Warmers,
Royal Worcester,
Watch Spring,
Balls,
Ferris Waists.
Children's Dresses

Why work to make dresses
for the little folks when you
get them OF us for the price
OF the goods or less? All well
made, stylishly cut. and q
something" about them which
home making does not get.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

The plant of the American Tin Plate
company, at Atlanta, Ind, was almost
totally destroyed by fire. The loss viii
reach $l5O,O00.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Petticoats

The "Home Made" brand o!
petticoats grows in favor. They
are cut and made as they should
be. Designed and cut by men
tailors, and sewed as we'll as
they would be at home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
NOISE! NOISE!
Everything and Everybody
Shrieks Welcome to Dewey.
MAKES NAVAL ANCHORAGE.

Olympia Moves Up the Bay Mid
Babel of Sound and Gracefully
Dips Her COlOrs - Dewey Waves
His sAcknOwledgemnn to Cheer.
Ing CrOwd-First Call Is ON Adj
miral SampsOn-Instance OF Dew.
ey's Innate Modesty-Ohicial Vis-
It's Being Made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Neckwear

The new broad end scarf;
for ladies. Collars in all sizes
and all heights.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

Wall street still seems to have
lively appreciation of the fact that ex-
Gov. Flower is dead aud that lie lett
no successor. Hence the persistent
cunning for his favorite stocks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

Jay Gould's daughter has bought
the tiara, formerly the property OF
Queen Isabella, and in the Spanish
crown. 1t is splendid ornament,
set with very fine diamonds, emeralds
and sapphires, and cost the countess
S25, ,OO2. The Spanish government
has asked after the bauble many times,
but Isabella was then daisy Queen
who knew enough to keep it where
nobody could find it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

From a pugilistic point of view it is
rather difficult to decide whether the
Mazet show in this city or the boxing
bouts on Coney Island are the most
interesting ard tdiiying.
kNICEERBOCKER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
Corsets

is wonder; finely modelled
and we'll made white drab,
pink, blue.
Some of our kinds:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30

A man has been found here who
defends the Ramapo water contract.
He figures out that the city might
make s14', 5000 in forty years by buy
ing its water from this company, but
does not state how much the company
would make in the same time. Those
who know nothing about the Ramapo
job, by the way, are perfectly willing
to tell all that they don't know, while
those who know all about it are m.
willing to tell anything. That's about
tho size of The inquiry up to date.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-30
A Saving
In Underwear

You make n positive saw.
ing by buying, now, our Jersey
underwear; vests and pants
full size, heavily feeced, the
soc. kind at only
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
DROWNED IN THE OUACHITA
JOSEPH BATES AND FAMILY VIC-
 TINS OF THE FLOOD.
The Treacherous Ouachita River Brings Death to His Wife, Two Children and Miss Della
 Coriey.

The rushing waters of the Ouachita river brought death to four persons while on their way to the church last Sunday morning twelve miles east of this city.
 Joseph Bates, farmer living on the banks of the Ouachita. started to take his family, consisting of his wife and three children and Miss Della CorleY, who was boarding with them and teaching school in that district, across the river to attend church. The recent heavy rams had made the waters of the river high and swift and had washed out hole in the fording place which was only discovered when the entire family was dopped into the raging water caused by the wagon be- ing lifted up, uncoupled and then fall ing to pieces.
 In the terrible struggle that followed Mrs Bates, her 7-year-old son zand in fant child and Miss Corley went down to death, Mir. Bates and his little girl alone escaping. It was Monday before the last body was recovered from the water
 The remains of Miss Corley were brought to the city and shipped to Lockesburg the home of her parents. She came to this country last Decem Der. Her brothers. T. E. and J. c. Corley, on notice of her death came up here Monday evening to accompany her remains home.
 The funeral of Mrs Bates, the little boy and baby occurred Monday.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
The Deadly Grip

Is again abroad in the land. The ar you breathe may be full of it's fatal germs! Don't neglect the grip or you will open the door to pneumonia and consumption and invite death. It& sure signs are chills with fever. heasf- ache, dull heavy pains, mucous dss4. charges from the nose, sore throat, and never-let-go cough Don't waste precious tune treating this cough with troches tablets or poor, cheap syrup& Cure it at once with Dr. Kings Nsw Discovery. the infallible remedy for bronchial troubles. It kills the diseases germs, heals the lungs and prevents the dreaded after effects from the ma lady. Price 50 cents and $l. Money back if not cured. A trial bottle free at F. c. Savage's drug store. It
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
A Remarkable Funeral.

From Topics in Kansas City Journal.
 The death at Atchinson of Mrs. Nora 10l years, was mentioned yesterday. At the funeral which took place on Tuesday six sons of the deceased served as pail bearers, the eldest having passed his Slst birthday On leaving the church these six sons were replaced by six grown grandsons, who lowered the body into the grave. It was d funeral which perhaps had no parallel in America.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Believe They Have a Lead Mine.

J. w. Wilson brought a very fine specimen of lead ore to the city yester- day which he says was taken from a prospect hole five and one-half miles southeast of the city. The specimen will weigh several pounds and is solid ore and certainly very fine. Al Baker, a mine owner of Joplin, Mo, is inter- ested with Mir Wilson and they expect to do some active work soon. Mir Will son says they have opened up twelve foot face of very ri oh ore.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Dangerous Blaze at C. (. PaImer's.

The brave. quick action of Mrs. H. A. Mckee was the cause of saving the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. C.. c. Palmer, from destruction by fire yesterday afternoon. While Mrs. Me Kee was spending the afternoon with her mother they discovered that de- fective flue had set fire to the roof of the house which was burning fiercely. Mrs Palmer rushed to the neighbor's s for help but by the time the men ar rived the fire was out. Mrs Mckee had mounted a ladder to shed roof over the kitchen with q bucket of wa ter and from there made her way to a point were she could throw the water on the blaze and soon had the fire out which in few moments more would have been beyond control.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Granness Happenings.

Not a vacant house in town
 w.. A. Burdett brought in peael1t bloom Tuesday.
 The doctors report that the health isKs distressingly good in this section.
 Deputy Sheriff Poe was all smiles Saturday as It was his first days ex-- perience as court sheriff.
 John Morgan, who fell from a traiB. last week is able to be out again. Some men have lots of staying qualities.
 MT. Watson, the blacksmith, is a. much wanted man, as he escaped from town with lot of borrowed money.
 Saturday was "court week. in our town. The participants of street. brawls Xmas times came in and paid their fines. t*e<
 MT. Brown of Kansas City, who pur- chased the Lunsford place one miIe south of town, has put out 1H, 0o0 strawberries and s.600 peach trees since early fall.
 A saloon was opened up Tn our town Saturday and we rejoice, not because we have the saloon but because if we must have liquor sold here, it will be- sold by men who are paying the coun--. ty revenue
 l.. Rison of Neb., who lately visited the Territory on hunt is reported as
 
 and that he liked the climate so we'll that he intended buying land near the line, and starting cattle ranch. *x
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
A Sad and Sudden Death.

Thursday evening, Jan. l2. 1899, at 6:35 Jesse q. Palmer died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs c. c. Palmer, of congestion of the lungs He was taken with a severe chill on Saturday morning previous to his death. which terminated into congestion of the brain and stomach. Medical aid was sum moned and had the disease we'll under control when he was taken suddenly Thursday morning with congestion of Of the lungs which proved fatal
 Jesse G. Palmer was born in Noda- way county, Mo, June l3, 1881, and lived with his father on a farm until about two years ago when he came to Mena and accepted a position with the Pittsburg & Gulf railroad company. For some time he has held the position of clerk to the yardmaster and has given perfect satisfaction. In his bus mess he was both acurate, and often when his work was completed Mir. Cavitt, the agent, would trust to him
 
 much important work from his office, and in this connection it might be said that in an interview with Mr. Cavitt he said: "In all my business expert ence never did find a man as trust. worthy as Jesse. When I gave him piece of work to do 1 felt as confident that 1t would be done right as if had done it myself"
 Jesse, although only boy, appeared much older, and was one of the very few boys who would attend to his work with pride, never molesting or finding fault with others. He was always careful, looking we'll to the interest of the company and assisting his associates whenever possible. It is safe to say that there never has been a man in this town who was better liked by every one than he.
 At home Jesse was a good, obedient and industrious boy, and was the pride of his parents. His business prospects were bright and his future seemed full of promise for useful life. He leaves father, mother, sister and two broth CTS who are made sad by his sudden death and the entire community extend the deepest sympathy. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church by Rev.W. L. Compere and Rev. c. J. Greene, and the body was laid away in White Oak cemetery Friday afternoon.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
The Teachers Association.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the meeting of the Polk County Teachers Association held at the M. E. church south, last Friday night, was not very we'll attended. After some delay the chairman, Thom- as Abbott. called the association to order and after song Rev Mr. Green offered prayer, followed by an inter esting address of welcome by Mark P. Olney, which was responded to by the chairman, Mir Abbott Miss Anna Nedry then read an excellent paper on primary work which was warmly ap- plauded. Experiences was the next order on the program and Prof. Me Kean, A. w. St John and Rev. Mr. Greene each responded to calls
 On motion it was decided to hold another association meeting at the same place on Saturday, February II, at l;30 D. m. and committe of A. w. St John, Prof. Wear and Miss Nedry, was appointed on program, which will be announced in due time.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Ladies' Guild Organized.

A number of ladies who are embers of the Episcopal church, met at the home of Mrs. Bissell last Wednesday afternoon to organize the Ladies Guild with the intention of taking up the work in connection with the or ganization of the Episcopal church in thls city which will be accomplished soon. The officers elected were: Mrs Bissell, president; Mrs. Shaver, vice president: Mrs. Pickering, treas urer; Mrs. Matheny, secretary; Miss Maud Shaver, corresponding secretary. The Guild will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Anderson.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Ohio Fish and Game Car.

An Ohio game and fish car in charge of Albert Brewer, commissioner of fish and game for Ohio, and six assistants, passed through this city Monday morn ing on it's way to Texarkana, where it will start on its return home. The party stopped at Mt. Mena and bagged two black bears and cub, four deer and fourteen wild turkeys. They also took several views of the scenery in that vicinity and appeared to be having a good time generally.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in- crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Co. on Mena street This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes speci- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities
 They supply everyt thing needed in any quantity called far. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Complimented

Passenger Engineer Hoge and Freight Engineer T. J. Clayton were each pre- sented with an ornamental silver oil can few days ago for having made the best record for taking the best care of their engines with the least amount of oil used, as reported by the inspector.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
A New Steam Laundry.

A. S. Miller, conductor on the Pittsburg & Gulf has purchased a lot on Janssen avenue one-half block northeast of Mena street and expects to erect building thereon in which he will put steam laundry plant.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Home Grown Plants.

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. Alp. ply to me at boarding house just north of freight depot, Mena, Ark.
 3-4t w. H. BARRAGAR.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Strawberry Plants.

800, 1000 Early Michell straw berry plants for sale. Pure stock and good plants 75 cents per thousand. Call on or address c. H. Glenn, Rich Noun tain, Ark. 3-4t
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Died.

J H. Gardner, farmer living eight miles cast of the city, died at his home Sunday, the funeral taking place yes terday. His remains were inferred in the cemetery at Cherry Hill. His death was caused by kidney disease.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
A Valuable Home Journal.

In selecting your reading matter for your home this year you need not be told that a journal con ontaining interest ing matter on every subject would be hard to find but itIis we'll known fact that there few papers that contain interesting matter on many subjects and that one of the best of these is the Saturday Evening Post, As it's name indicates, it is U weekly publication, and it is always chock ful of good things for the housewife. Each issue contains few short stories by the best writers. It's department under the head of "Publick Occurrences that are Making History" is worth the price for the entire paper It contains other departments equally interesting and is very finely illustrated One of the features of thls publication is it's poems. Each week it contains num- ber of poems on current topics. This paper was established in 172o by Ben jamin Franklin and is now being pub. lished by the Curtis Publishing Co of Philadelphia. Don't fail to secure a copy and you will not be without it.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Coughing injures and inflames sore lungs, One Minute Cough Cure loosens the cold, allays coughing, and heals quickly, The best cough cure for children. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

A few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine will do more for weak stomach than a prolonged course of any other medicine, II
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

If your stomach is disordered, bowels need Priekly Ash Bitters. It is very effective in removing this condition Sold by Jackson Drug Co. 2-2t
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. c. on each tablet xyi19
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

These are dangerous times for the health. Group, colds and throat troube les lead rapidly to consumption. A bottle of One Minute Cough Cure used at the right time will preserve the health and large amount of money. Pleasant to take; children like it. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

c. l.. Lockridge of Van Alstine, Tex, arrived Sunday for a brief visit with the family of his brother-in law, Wm. Scroggins.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

J. H. Hamilton is having another store building erected on Mena street near Sherwood avenue. The building is 2Ox5O and will be veneered with gal venized iron.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Constipation leads to liver trouble, and torpid liver to Bright's disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is certain cure at any stage of the disorder. Sold by Jackson Drug Go. 2-2t
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

If gloomy and nervous and looking on the dark side of things, take few
 doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Nj ed icine, and the gloom will disappear Fl
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Notice.

All those wishing school books can find them at Hanes & Egolfs drug store.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

R. Nj. Garrett and L. A. Barney re- ceived their discharge from the Second Arkansas stationed at Anniston, Ala, last week and have returned to their homes in this city.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Henry Vernon, an experienced watchmaker of Alnwick, Eng, arrived last week to take a position at the jewellers bench in the Mena Jewelry Store.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

The free reading room at the Mena Evangelistic and Missionary bureau in the old postoffice building will be open to-day at from 9 a. m. to p. m. for the accommodation of the public. The hour for the business of the Elm ployment bureau will be from 9 to 10 a. m. Business men who want help should file their name with us. Men looking for work do the same.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

A cough is an easy thing to cure if taken in time It is dangerous to neg. feet one for amp length of time. Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup is guaranteed. Fifty cents bottle. Jackson Drug Go. 1-1m
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

J. P. Masters of Board Camp was in town last Friday and gave the Star pleasant call.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

To insure happy new year, keep the liver clear and the body vigorous by using De Witt's Little Early Risers. the little pills for constipation and liver troubles Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Another fiue burned out this morn ing and large crowd gathered in re- sponse to the fire alarm in front of the Brewer building on De Queen street to watch the fire toys put it out
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

The smallest things may exert the greatest influence. De Wits Little Early Risers are unequalled for over coming constipation and liver troubles. Small pill, bes. pill, safe piii. Hanes .& Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Paul Perry of Columbus, Ga, suffer ed agony for thirty years, and then cured his piles by usiug De Wits Witch Hazel Salves. It heals injuries and skin diseases like magic. Hanes & Egolf