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The Mena star., 1899-07-27
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Receivers Make Other Changes.

The receivers of the Pittsburg & Gnlf railway have made many changes since they have had charge of it as to the management of the various depart ments and the last change will effect almost all the local attorneys along the line who have heretofore acted for that com Dany.
 Fordyce and Withers came to the conclusion some time ago that they could more economically administer the legal affairs of the road by ma king some changes in the legal department, and have divided the road into legal divisions, making Arkansas and the Indian Territory a division with Read and McDonough of this city attorneys.
 Other portions of the road will be divided up in the same manner, and all the attorneys of the various cities along the line who have been looking after the company's business in their localities will be no longer employed, as the new plan will not require them. 7 ft. Smith Times.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
LIQUID AIR.

Thinks kettle of liquid air on a cake of ice-the ice is so much hotter than the liquid air that it sets the kettle a boiling.
 Spill dipperful of it on your best silk dress. You see it saturated. Look again-not a mark of moisture.
 Dip a handkerchief in it; soak it throughly. Draw it out-dry as can be.
 Throw q quart on the floor. Hear it fall; see it spread-in Q second no sign.
 Put your finger in it-feels like velvet.
 Put an egg in-you'll need a big hammer to break it.
 Mercury becomes as metal drives nails.
 Iron and steel becomes as brittle as glass.
 Potatoes become like ivory balls.
 Lead-stiff and elastic like steel.
 Rubber ball--fragile as an egg shell. New York Times.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Liquid air is the next great con quest of universal substance and energy. It will revolutionize ten thousand modes and customs. all of which will be placed upon higher planes and minister more effectively to human needs and comforts. The universe is a big reservoir, filled with blessings for a willing, obedient race by the, lndulgent and loving God. He will cause 1t to be tapped and its blessings to flow out, as the cen turics move on and human neces- sites are multiplied. Have you read about this most recent and wonderful thing, liquid air!- Word and Works.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The Carthage, (Mo.) Press re- marks that: Rural free delivery is no longer an experiment and the numerous farmers living in the region northeast from Garth age are fortunate indeed in being in the territory in Jasper county which is first favored with this great convenience of Uncle Sam S mail service. Routes in other directions In Jasper county can be secured if a sufficient showing and the proper effort are made. Let those interested be up and doing"
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
HITS THE TRUSTS HARD.

It appears that nearly all the people and all the newspapers, who arc not actuated by selfish motive to take different view, are getting to be d unit in denounc- ing the trusts and combinations being formed to control the output and prices of commodities. The Word and Works, of St. Louis, published by Rev. lrl K. Hicks, in it's latest issue makes the follow ing strong points:
 "An authorized mouthpiece of trusts has just boasted, in New York paper, that three hundred and fifty thousand commercial travellers have been thrown out of employment by the concentration of mercantile and commercial in dustries Tn the trusts-that $3, ,000,- : 900 daily are thus saved to the trusts, and that all equal amount is saved to trusts by the conse- quent withholding of advertising patronage from country news papers. In other words, the trusts in these two items alone save to themselves six million every day, and eighteen hundred millions annually, all of which Is withdrawn directly from the peo- pie, with the farcical argument that it will enable the trusts to advance wages. cheapen products and make laborers stockholders and owners of the companies. Great heayens. Was ever more bitter irony or insult spewed out upon mankind. And yet this is precisely the argument made by one Pierre Lorillard, in a recent issue of the New York Herald. We under state, if anything, the appalling figures and ridiculous claims of the trusts, as outlined hv thelr advocate. And yet, what are the people going to do about itw
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

We shall expect to see some lively competitions between the various townships to see which will make the best display of agricultural products at the park fair to be held here August Is and 19. Aside from winning a very large and nice flag as offered by the women of Mena, it will be a gaeat honor and be worth a great deal to win such prize and be known as the best agricultural township in the country.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Officials Here.

Special car No. 9S came up from Port Arthur yesterday, conveying General Manager Edson, Resident Engineer Rust, Superin tendent Green, Road Master Critenden, and Snperintend- ent Coughlin. After stopping here for an hour the party went up to Mt. Mena, where Mr. Edson intends to stay few days. The ear returned and went south again.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

raising $10O, GOO for the Arkansas Northern" says the Harrisburg Times, and adds with much truth the statement that ''railroads make cities" The Arkansas Northern will certainly make q big city of Little Rock. 1t will open to her a trade territory more valuable than all which she now controls. With the Arkansas Northern in operation Little Rock will be able to successfully com pete in all lines of business with any city in the Southwest. Ar kansas Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The lumber department of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad has been abolished. j.. l.. Buckner, who has had charge of the department for number of years, rendered his resignation, to take effect July 31. MT. Buckner is one of the best posted lumber men in the Southwest and did much to make his department a distinctive feature of the road. - Neosho, Mo- Miner and Mechan- ic.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
An official of Clay county. Ken

An official of Clay county, Ken lucky, which has become notor- ious for the deadly feud existing there, reports to the governor that he thought the whole thing could be settled by introducing better grade of whisky into Manchester to take the place of of moonshine liquor, distllleries for which are on almost every farm.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Several papers of this state, among them the Gazette of Little Rock, are advocating the improve ment of the Ouachita river for navigation purposes. and a move will be made on congress, when it meets. to that end. The Ouachita river runs not far from Mena but we have no fears that any foreign boats will ever come up here to she'll our town.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
At the Churches Sunday.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,


 Dr. Schaeffer. of Ft Smith, preached at both services, At night the sermon theme was "Christ Knocking at the Door of the Human Heart" The illus. trations were graphic. but most practical. How God knocks at the heart door was made plain. He then spoke of the degrees of permitted en- trance; Christ in the hail. in the parlor the sitting room and the dining room. Some of the most emphatic expressions were: Every man makes his own he'll" 'Christ's great eirand to the earth was made that we might have a more per feet conception of God" Beng re. ligious is not being christian. The attendance at both services was good. In the morning the pastor received seven into the church by letter. At night penitents were forward and the Holy Spirit was at work among the people. Dr. Schaeffer is a most sue cessful evangelist, having had wonder ful success at other places in his district. The theme tonight will be "The Great Census" text Psa. s7:6, "The Lord shall count, when he writeth mp the people that this man was born there" Come out to these services, and should the chapel prove to be inadequate to accomodate the people we will arrange for larger building.
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
 The Star Is pleased to announce that Rev. c. W. Cauole has taken permanent charge of the pastoral work of the Christian church, and look forward for bright prospects and advancement in the work here. There was a large at tendance at the services yesterday. and an excellent Endeavor meeting was held. It is earnestly requested that all the membe of the church be present and assist Tn upbuilding of the work in this city.
 BAPTIST CHURCH.
 The Sunday school was largely at tended at the Baptist church, and showed unusual interest in the study of the lesson. Glass meeting was held at I o'clock. There was no preaching services held during the day on account Of the death of the pastors sister
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
A Broom Factory.

Mir. John Jones, who recently came here from Louisville, Ky, has decided to establish broom factory here and has secured the building at the corner of Sherwood avenue and Hermann street for that purpose. Mir. Jones has had plenty of experience and has an abundance of means to push this busi- ness and make it d success.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The first car load of cantaloupes shipped from Van Buren to New York sold for $l, ,536. If the re- mainder of the crop holds up well the result will go far towards re- lieying the strain caused by losses on strawberries and potatoes. Fort Smith Elevator
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

It is not uncommon, it is said, for United States senators to turn over the pay they receive from tho Government to their secretaries. The salary of a United States sen ator, by the way, is usually a very small item as compared with what he makes on the side. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Referrino to the Dronosed i'm

Referring to the proposed i'm. provement of the Ouachita river the Arkansas Gazette is entirely right when it says: 'The improv- ment referred to is one that will benefit the entire state of Arkan- sas, and every influence in the state should be exerted to SC cure it."
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
NOT WITHOUT HONOR AT HOME

William G. Maybnry, of Detroit Michigan. announcing the arrange ments made for a reception to General Alger on hls return from Washington, wires as follows. Detroit, Mich, July 23-Gen- eral Russell A. AIger, Thorndale,
 Pa. a.-Public meeting of citizens cheer to the echo the mention of your name and arrange to give you and your family the most royal
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
The Kansas City Journa

The Kansas City Journal now turns and hits the secretary of war a lick under the belt as follows: ''It is predicted in some quarters that General Alger will fight the administration now. An authori- tative announcement to that effect would create consternation in the ranks of the administrations enc mics.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

welcome ever accorded citizens of this community. All crecds in politics and religion will unite in acc!aiming their joy at your return This indicates that the ex-Secre- tary of War is not without honor in his own country.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

1t has been clearly demonstrated in Secretary Alger's case that in this country q mans wealth or official position cannot protect him from being cartooncd and lampooned by the press and pub- lie almost to a finish.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Spain has recently been selling some of her cruisers, and they are to be modelled over into merchant vessels. It Is stated in connection with the reported sales that these are some war vessels that were not in any engagement during Spain's war with ttis country, which undoubtedly accounts for her having them for sale.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

An interesting and unusual ex- ample of rotation in the case of the negro farmer in Arkansas who shot white man for robbing his watermelon patch. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
A New Business House.

James II. Cox. from Hume. Mo, has rented the c. A. Smith building on De Queen street and will occupy it on the SOth of August with a complete stock of general merchandise. He has also bought the grocery stock of Eugene Cox and will combine il with his own.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Algers resignation as secretary of war leaves only three of the original members of McKinlev's cabinet with him now. These are Messrs. Gage, Long and Wilson.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

We fear that Mir. Mckinley has not bettered matters much by selecting Elihu Roof, a lawyer politician, of New York, as secre- tary of war in the place of Alger.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The Gravette News very correct ly remarks that: When the gov crnmcnt owns the telegraph lines you can send short message for dime. The government can send telegrams as we'll as letters
The Mena star., 1899-07-27
Pay Car Visits rlena

The Pittsburg x Gulf pay car arrived here Saturday evening and remained several hours, or until all the men here were paid. Dispensing several thousand dollars.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

Pure, clean blood and healthy liver result from the use of DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. V They cure constipation, biliousness and sick headache. Egolf Drug Co
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The gentle showers of rain are making good corn for Western Arkansas.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The great question is shall the trusts own the people or the pco- pic own the trusts.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

The park fair must be made a success and 1t will be.
The Mena star., 1899-07-27

After raising Sl00,000 for the Choctaw and $JO, 900 for the For dyce road, Little Rock is now
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

one day 5000 on account, started next day
for Dubuque, the nearest bank SO miles
away, but could not get In before closing
hours. When he called in the morning
$50 was all he realized for the 5000.
Those were trying times, all pending bus
iness on credit basis.
Teach your boys and girls to beware of
debt Such were the times when the
south fired into Fort Sumpter stirring the
people to war and most of our men re-
sponded to their country's call. Many of
our women worked the farm while their
husbands and sons gave themselves to
preserve the union, sending home what
they could of the little pay they received.
We will not give thought to those who
ridiculed our loyalty for all is we'll that
ends we'll, and thus it is with our govern.
ment to-day; we are united north aud
south.
Notwithstanding the depression of
money matters we were happy united
people except on the question of north
and south, living in accordance with the
times fully as much 80 as now, while we
had no peddling wheels we had side
saddles and riding habits, and what is
more graceful and healthful than horse.
back riding. To me then riding on my
pony over to Mr.. Boggs' and Loban's, out
to A. A. Strong's, Graham's and Blair's or
over to Yankee Settlement for a call,
most of them three miles away, WAS no
more of task than going up to John or
William Grahams living only few blocks
away. Then other feet carried my weight
while now my own are put into action,
declining strength to added age.
While many of our first settlers have
either moved or are sleeping the sleep
that knows no waking, Fe yetthere are
few left to tell the story If the up-build-
ing and down going of Il lie York. Mr..
and Mrs. Abner Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitman, Mrs. Mason, Mira lraham, Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Strong, Mr.. q [ Mrs. EN-
merson. The eldest and the prightliest
of all being elder Bixby and grandma
Blair, these two just nearing the century
mark. As my paper is already too lengthy
l will pass over the war times also the
saddest and most trying period of my life
at York. Mr.. Stewards last work was
helping to fill box for our soldiers In the
south.
Mr.. Belknap, the pioneer merchant of
Yankee Settlement, later on came to Man
chester, built him a pleasant home, where
he lived until the year 93, when he re-
ceived the summons for passing In to the
unknown world, his most esteemed wife
having gone few years previous. There
fore, let US few who are left, watch and be
ready for the summons when we too
must go, and as some of US believe, to
meet and be with loved ones gone before.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

The Introduction of my subject will
date from May, 1855, when George w.
left Savanna, Illinois, destined for Yam
kee Settlement, country place situated
In the northern part of the county border
ing ON Turkey Timber. Here was located
one store and postotfice kept by Joseph
Belknap, one small inn, as 1t was then
called, kept by Mr.. Clifford, where the
stranger was made welcome and where
we enjoyed pleasant boarding place un-
til getting settled in q place OF our own,
which we did by going three miles south
west where Uncle Sa1nb FOUR horse
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
OLD SETTLERS REUNION.

Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, the Old Settlers annual re-
union last Thursday was success. Ia
bles were spread in the Amphitheater
building on the Fair Grounds and q
goodly number partook of first class
picnic dinner.
The rain storm delayed the afternoon
exercises for short time, but President
Cowles and Secretary Marvin did not
permit Jupiter Pluvius to intefere with
their plans to any great extent. The
literary exercises seemed to interest and
please everyone in attendance, and the
productions of those who specially pre-
pared papers or addresses for the occas-
ion were 30 meritorious that we devote
large portion, of our space this week
to their reproduction. The historian of
the future may find in some of these
papers verification of important facts
which at this time may seem of little
consequence. In addition to the pub
lished papers, short addresses were de-
livered by Franklin Emerson, Rev. b.
M. Amsden and Judge A. S. Blair.
Secretary Marvin then read the death
roll for the past year as follows:
George Acres, died March %, 1899. 81 years.
Henry Baker, died June l6. 1899. IS years,
Albert Boomer, died April 15. 1899, Is years.
Mrs. Mary Denton. died January II, 1899, 62
years.
L. A. Loomis, died September q, 1898, a years.
John Nethercut, died May 20, 1899, s3 years.
Mrs. villa Seeds, died March Z, 1899. A years.
James j. Todd, died January 80, 1899.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sargent, died April, 1889
Margaret Milroy, died November 4. 1898, So
years.
r. H. Evans died June ls, 1899, 20 years.
The old officers were all reelected
for the ensuing year. Before closing
the exercises the audience rose and sang
verse of the "Sweet By and By
Below are the papers and addresses
in the order OF their delivery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

1t nourishes and feeds the system. The
children can drink it freely with great
benefit 1t is the strengthening sub
stance of pure grains. Get package to-
day from your grocer, follow the direc.
tions in making it and you will have a
delicious and healthful table beverage
for old and young. 15c and 25c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
Does coffae Apree with YouP

If not, drink GRANT .O-msde from
pure grains. A lady writes: "The first
time made Grain O l did not like it but
after using 1t for one week nothing
would induce me to 60 back to coffee"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
Our Business Directory.
GEO. s.LIsrER.

HARDWARE, STOVES, TINWARE, ETC.
~ Keeps . frstclass timer and does all
kinds Of repairing with neatness and dispatch.
Store opposite First National Bank, Main st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

HOLLlsTER LUMBER CO.
r UMBER and all kinds of building materials
~ Posts and Coal. Corner OF Delaware and
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
Farm for Sale.

The Clark farm, consisting of 200 acres of cul-
tiyated land and 20 acres of timber is for sale.
y is located about 6 miles south east of
Manchester on the Delhi road. For particulars
address or call on Bronson Il Carr, Manchester,
Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

Use Amt Mary's rickling Vinegar. y8w5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

GREGG q WARD.
druggists and dealers in Paints, Oils. Wall
u Paper. Stationery g. Q. Atwater's block,
Franklin street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
VETERINARIAN.

DR.. J. W. SCOTT.
VETERINARY Sur son. and Dentist. Once
v in II. U. Smiths Drug Store, Main 81. At
night can be found at rooms over Ralph Con.
ger 9 Store.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
pENTIeTe.

nENTIST. ONCE on Franklin Street. north
~ Of the Globe Hotel, Manchester, Iowa.
Dental Surgery in AL its branches. Makes
.sQuent visits TO neighboring towns. Always
1t of1ce on Saturday..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28
MISUNDERSTANDING.

8. HHNsEY. FREDERICK HENsEY.
HENSEY d 5ON.
MANUFACTURERS Of Pork and Flour Bar
M rels, White Ash Butter Tubs, Cooperage
generally. Shop on Franklin ST., east OF me
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

AL. sEvERTsQN.
NlHE ARTISTIC TAYLOR. Shop in Ma
Il sonic block, Manchester Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

CLARK q LAWRENCE.
nRY GOODS, Notions Carpets, Gents fur
" nishing goods, etc. Franklin street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-06-28

one day 5000 on account, started next day
for Dubuque, the nearest bank SO miles
away, but could not get in before closing
hours. When he called in the morning
$50 was all he realized for the 5000.
Those were trying times, all pending bus
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-29

J. H. Hamilton, superintendent Of
the Ohio River, was in the city yester-
day.
fering from a severe case OF scrofula-
He is able to attend to MS duties, how
ever.
R. l.. Heflin, superintendent OF
bridges for the b. G o. Fourth division,
was in the city yesterday.
Reduced holiday rates will be sold
again on all lines tomorrow, good re-
turning January I'd, 1900.
Ashby j. Smith, travelling passenger
agent of the Ohio River. was in the
city yesterday.
The date of the change Of time on
the Wheeling and Lake Erie road is
January 14th The changes are the
same as published by the Register over
one month ago and are very important.
Brakeman A. Conold. of the w. g.
L. E., who had his hand injured while
coupling cars some time ago, will be
able to return to duty next week.
The various express companies have
done a very large business the past
ten days. In several instances extra
cars had to be placed in service to ac-
commodate the traffic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-29
Mileage of the Country.

In 1880 there were twenty-three
miles of railroad in this country. In
1899 the mileage is 1880. In these
seven decades railway building has
gone on at the rate of $500 miles every
year, or nearly ten miles for every
working day. The total mileage of the
United States is roughly one-half of the
world. There are not half dozen 9TH
er countries that have one-tenth as
much railway within their boundaries.
The average capitalization of the differ
emit systems is 1000 per mile, the total
is steadily approaching $20,000000, 900;
it is equal to an investment of nearly
SS50000 per day for the whole period.
Even these figures do not tell the story
in it's full impressiveness. Down to
1850 the growth of railroads was slow.
The next four decades marked the per-
iod of great expansion. Over $4,000
miles, considerably more than half Of
the total length of road in the coun-
try, were built during the twenty-five
wears from 1865 to 1890.