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The Mena star., 1899-02-01
CRAIG coLoNY's THIRD YEAR.
Growing Success In the New Treat mcnt of IndiEent Epileptics
 at SOnyea, \. Y.

The annual report of the managers of the Craig colony for epileptics at Son. yea, Livingston county, N. r., shows that since the opening of the institu- ton to patients in 1896, 40 epileptics have been received there, 22 of whom remain. The colony is state institu- tion and the report is made to the state board of charities. The managers say that according 10 the estimates of their uperintendent, even after the capacity of the colony is increased to GOO beds, 1here will remain in hospitals, aims houses and asylums and in the homes of the indlgent poor GOO more victims of epilepsy. The managers are be- sieged by friends and relatives of epi- leptics who wish to secure the admit tance of these sufferers. They ask that the state further increase the capacity and facilities of the colony and declare that with the third year of experience with the scheme of colonization they are more than ever convinced of its ex- cellence as a method of caring for epi- leptics.
 The scheme of the colony includes the segregation of the patients in small families, diversity of occupation, coun- try life and the general benefits of a farm colony where the patients have the outdoor work of gardening and in- dustrial employment at mechanical oc equations. The regular life. diet and employment of the muscles have con tributed to improve the inmates phys ically and mentally, the report says and to diminish the frequency and se- verity of epileptic attacks.
 We require that the same care shall be exercised by the cook in the prepara- ton of food in the kitchen," says the report, that the apothecary exercises in the pharmacy in the compounding of medicines, and, while we have con. tinuously made it practice to give all new remedies a trial and to try the old ones in new combinations, we must say that we have not as yet met with that degree of success in the drug treatment of the disease that leads us to think that proper diet and systematic exer- ; else should stand in inferior relation to the former!"
 The percentage of deaths during the year was 4153. The colony farm is nearly 2,0oo acres in extent. What was produced on 1t and in the various de- partments of the colony during the year was valued at $36,ss9.03. Fifteen pa tients work in steam brickmaldng plant, which Is operated at prodit.-- N. Y. Sun.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Potter Dots.

Eulis King died very suddenly a few days ago. &
 w. P. Mcintosh has moved his mil upon Two-Mile creek.
 Mrs. I. I. Hunsaker has been quite sick, but is better now. fs
 T. Barr. Tray Hunsaker and wife have all had bad spells of the grip.
 Mrs. Alice Murphy has been very low, but is on the mend at this time
 The planer as being run by J. j., Ellis, is making things very lively at Rust.
 We regret to hear of the death of little Winnie Davis Our sympathy IS with the parents.
 Mrs. Ozie Cotner of Chlsmville, daughter of ". P Mcintosh of Rust, spent few days visiting her father and old friends week or so ago.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
From Rocky.

Health is some better.
 Farmers are behind with their work.
 J. T. Cole is smiling this week; fin e girl at his house.
 Ulysses King died last week and was buried Tn the Camp Ground cemetery with Masonic honors
 The Union Sunday school at Camp Ground has seventy-eight names on the roll. We hope the the people will all come together in the Sunday school work. for in union there is strength.
 All the farmers that are interested IT the fruit and berry business should join the horticultural society at Mena for it will be help to them as many are planting orchards that know very little about growing fruit of any kind.
 Some people say that it is useless to plant large orchards in Polk county. They say they are going to plant just enough for home use. Their argument is that we can't raise fruit with the North and that too many planting or chards will cause an overproduction Such bosh and nonsense. The fool killer is behind with his business.
 There are some of our farmers that are selling their farms and moving to town, probably to get rich You had better keep your farms. Stick to The time has come when man can not go into the woods and settle on a choice piece of land. Most all that is tillable has been taken mp, so if you own a home stay with it. LUKE
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in- crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Go. on MeDa 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., 1899-02-01
Do Babies Cry For It?

Nol They more often die for the want of It. Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup is guaranteed to cure Group, Whoop-
 ing Cough, Colds, Coughs and Bron- chial affections of the Throat, Chest and lungs, and failing, the purchase money is refunded Sample bottle free. 50 doses for 50 cents. Jackson Drug Go. 2-l
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The man who was "born tired" should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work a necessity to give vent to the energy and exuberance of spirits generated by functional activity in the system. Sold by Jackson Drug Co
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
That Throhbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used pr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousaads of suf- ferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up yonr health, Easy to take Try them. Only 9 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by F. C. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Geo. w. Kpowlton pays the highest cash price for hides, tailow, wool, pelts. bees-wax and all kinds of roots Located at N. NJ. Roach's warehouse east of frieght depot on Sherwood avenue, Mena, Ark. 22.tf
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
A Fri1htfuI Blunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald or bruise. Buoklens Arnica Salve, the best in the world. will kill the pain and prompt ly heal 1t. Cures old sores. fever sores. ulcers, boils. felons, corns. all skin erup- tions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by F. C. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Strawberry Plants.

500, 900 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
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
NEWS FROfi ALASKA
The ExFenf of Damages by inc Great
 Dawson Fire

Seattle, Wash, June 15.-The first news from the interior of Alaska to be received since travel over the trail closed about six weeks ago reached here today Of the losses incurred in the Dawson fire it places the total amount at half a million, about half the amount of the previous estimates.
 On the Bonanza and Eldorado hund- reds of men were at work sluicing out gold. The benches are showing up well. Some enormous dumps of gravel were made during the winter. These are now being washed out and are banning out much better than was eX- pected.
 The Dominion and other creeks on Indian river are also being cleaned up with more than satisfactory results. A great deal of summer work will be done this year on the Eldorado if the flow of water will permit. Work is going on night and day on mining claims.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
CUBAN BANDITS LYNCHED.

Santiago de Cuba, June 15.-Captain Hawkins has reported to General Wood that Antonio Garcia, chief of the bandits in the Holguin district, who was captured by the rural guard had been seized by citizens and hanged.
 Seven men belonging to Garcias band voluntarily surrendered to the rurals. General Wood has instructed Captain Hawkins to accept no surren- ders hereafter, but to capture the ban dits as highwaymen or murdsrers.
 Two robbers were lynched by Gu bans near Puerto Principe two days ago. Socorro recently six bandits wsre badly beaten by the emp1oyes Of sugar estates where they attempted to commit robbery
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
SILVER'S LOST CHAMPION
Death of Hon. Richard D. Bland Yes-
 ferdaY Morning.

Lebanon, Mo, June 15.-tHon. Rich ard P. Bland died at 4:3O this morn ing after a prolonged illness which al most from the beginning was feared would be fatal. A week ago death was imminent; then there was a slight im- provement of MT. Bland's condition wEich brought even hope of his re- covery. A relapse occurred on Mon day that night and he gradually sank. On Tuesday evening he fell into sleep from which he never awakened
 MT. Bland was 64 years of age and a native of Kentucky His public life dated from 1860, when he was elected treasurer of Carson county, Nevada, where he had emigrated from Missouri five years before. In 1865 he returned to Missouri and resumed the practice of law. He removed to Lebanon in 1869, and in 1873 was elected to con gress. MT. Bland was for many years the foremost silver advocate in con- gEess or in the country. He was the author of the Bland bill' and his fame as statesman rests chiefly upon his connection with monetary discus sion and legislation.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
FLIGHT OF FILEPINOS.

Manila, June 15.-Captain Cable of General WheatCn's staff, with three companies of the Twemty-first regi- ment, reconnCitered in the direction of linus. The rebels, who were appar- ently expecting an attack, retired, leaving behind twenty Spanish prison CTS, who joined the Americans along the lake. According to native stories the rebels carried 100 dead and and 300 wounded through Bacoor after the recent battle. Natives are now food ing into Bacoor and it is probable there are many soldiers in plain clothes among them. The whole sec
 ton is practically without food and General Otis is distributing supplies.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
The Committee Touches Up Chief
 of Police DeVery.
HE ADMITS HIS SHORTCOMING
The InVe Sfigafion DiSCToSeS That There is Police System of LeNYina Tribute Upon DiSrePuf- able Women for Protection and immunity From HrTeSt-A Somewhat ExcIfing Session.

New York, June 15.-The sitting of the Mazet Investigating committee to- day proved interesting and in at least one instance exciting, and after a squabble with the minority members over the matter Of adjournment the sessions were adjourned until Aug ust l.
 Chief of Police Devery was called upon by MT Moss tc explain why he threatened to stop the F7itzsimmons- Jeffries prize fight and then went to the ringside and allowed it to go on to a knockout finish. Chief Devery admitted that he took an interest in prize fighting and upheld prize fight ing and the Horton law. Devery said the fight compiled with the law. He fenced great deal regarding whether Fitzsimmons was knocked out, and ended up by saying he thought the Cornishman had had enough.
 MT. Moss then questioned Devery as to whether he had made any at tempt to close the pool rooms since he was last on the stand Devery said he had not.
 Testimony was given to the effect that policemen were guilty of black mailing disorderly women. This was testified to by an 1S-year-old girl who had attempted to kill herself in Bowery music hall. She said the policemen had a regular schedule Of prices for protection to women of the lower East Side, which the women had to pay under pain of arrest
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
TO SAVE HIS NECK.
An Alleged Criminal Assailint Jailed
 at Fort Wayne, Ind.

Fort Wayne, Ind, June 15.-An armed guard arrived from Columbia City bringing Helms, the alleged crim- inai assailant, who came near being lynched at Auburn the previous night. The man was taken to the county jail to protect him. The officers state that the mob at Garret, where the alleged assault was committed, has scouts in this city. One of the girls alleged t o have been assaulted died before the mob was formed. The second one is in a Precarious condition at Garret.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16

Seattle there is q great and increasing trade, and if another American city at Pyramid Harbor was aid5d in like manner t was clear that the powerful interests of these cities would weigh enormously at Washington against the Canadian contention as to the true boundary. Thsse railway projects should be delayed until the final set tlement of the boundary dispute. which he believed would result in the recognition of the contention that Lynn canal belongs to Canada. If not, then access to the Yukon must be gained by a route from the Pacific through all Canadian territory
 Six Yukon railway bills now before parliament will be affected by this decision.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
NEW STEAMER LINE
from Galveston Texas To All For
 eiQn Ports.

St. Louis, June 15.-Testimony before the interstate. commerce commission relative to shipping rates, both do- mestic and foreign, was begun today. The most important feature of the ses- sion was a statement by F. A. Drew, general freight agent of the M. K. & T. road to the effect that negotiations are now in progress for the establish ment of a line of steamers to run be- tween Galveston and all foreign ports.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
A SERIOUS SITUATION
PreCipifafed by inc Colorado SmeIfer
 Strike.

Denver, June 15.-Thirty thousand men will be out Of work in Colorado within three days unless steps are taken to end the strike of smelter em- ployes. The Omaha and Grant and the Globe in Denver, the Bimetallic and Arkansas Valley at LeadviIe. Eiler's and the Colorado smelters at Pueblo are closed The Argo smelter in Denver complied with the eight hour law and is still running The Guggenheim smelter at Pueblo is run ming. The closed works are under guard, but nowhere have the men made any demonstration. At Central City the men employed in the stamp mills are expected to strike today. The mines already closed are: The Com modore, Amethyst, Bachelor, Bachelor No. 2 and Last Chance mines in the Creede district; the Calliope and flag erty at Ouray, the Caribbean and Mon tezu1na near Ophir, the Iron Mask and Black Iron at Red Cliff, and the Smuggler at Aspen.
 The Porter Fuel company of Du- rango closed it's doors, throwing 150 men out of work. From all parts of the state come reports of mines re- ducing forces. At Leadville 900 men have been discharged and in view of orders to ship no more ore to the closed smelters, little except develop nlent work is going on. The loss in wages to the men at Durango by the twelve days close of the smelter is s50,G00. Should the mines close all over the state 5000 railroad men will be thrown cut of employment. Four mines of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, three near Canon City, and one in Pitkin county have been shut down on account of wage differences.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
OPENING FOR STRIKERS
Iron Mountain Men Offered Places
 al Wardner Idaho.

Bedding, Ca.., June 15-The striking miners of Iron Mountain have trans ferred their headquarters to Bedding. Today they marched around the streets and held frequent consultations cn the corners. The miners are not drinking and are very orderly.
 The Mountain Copper company will attempt to resume work tomorrow. The company refuses to aocede to the strikers wage scale and nCne will go back unless the scale is met Ex- perienced miners are very scarce. An agent Of the Wardner, Idaho, mines arrived and is trying to induce the miners to go to Idaho. He offered free transportation and s3.5O per day.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
ASTANDARD OF GOLD
Plan for Revision of the
 Monetary System.
The Scheme Adopted Is Emint niIy
 sfaCIOrY fo inc Friends of Sound riOneY-COnCernina inc

Milwaukee, Wis, June 15.-National Republican Committeeman Henry C.. Payne Of Wisconsin, who returned to- day from New York, where he attend ed a conference of the senate financial committee, makes a statement to the Milwaukee journal that in his opinicD a bill will be formulated at the com ing congress that will place the United States upon a gold standard basis.
 His statement is as follows: Tt is my judgment after being in consulta- tion with the senate financial com mittee members that plan for the re- vision of our monetary system that will be satisfactory not only to the senate, but the house as well, will finally be approved and that the plan will be formulated into a bill which will become law.
 That law will provide for placing the United States upon a gold stand ard. It will be eminently satisfactory to gold standard men and the friends of sound money
 T do not believe there is any truth in the statements that Senator Hanna is going to retire from the chairman ship of the national republican com mittee. I am quite sure MT. Hanna will continue as chairman I had a talk with him and I believe this to be his intention.''
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
FRENCH RIOTERS.
One of Them Wanted Another Kind
 Of Republic.

Paris, June 15.-The persons ar rested in connection with the riots at Auteuil June 4, when President Loubet was assaulted on the race course, were arraigned in the court of correction today. Many representative high in society were present, including a num- ber of ladies in rich toilets. Comte de Dion, who took a principal part in the affair, said in reply to the charges that he was not royalist but desired another kind of a republic" The other prisoners denied the charges against them and witnesses were un- able to identify the prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
THE VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION.

Paris, June 15.-The first formal meeting of the Venezuelan arbitration committee was opened this morning. The arbitrators, their counsel and oth- CTS began assembling at the foreign office shortly before Il o'clock They were received by the minister of for eign affairs, M. Del Case, in the apart Sir Richard Webster opened the Brit ish case and spoke until adjourn ment
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
MAKING UP SKELETON REGIMENT

Washington, June 15.- Pursuing d ago, General Otis is organizing three regiments in the Philippines composed of officers and men of the state volun- teers who desire to remain in the ser vice. If a full complement cannot be made up from the discharged vo.un- ment will be organized and oficered in skeleton form until recruits can be sent from the United States.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
NO YUKON RAILWAY CHARTERS
Canada Decides Not to Help in Build
 ing Up American Cities.

Ottawa. June 15.-The Dominion government announced today that It had decided not to grant any fulth=T charters to railways going into the Yukon district from points n dis, puted territory. In explaining the de cision the prime minister said thai Canada asserted ownership cf Pyra. mid Harbor, but the Americans have practical possession of tt as they have of Lynn canal. In chartering a ral
 way from Pyramid Harbor Canada would aid in building up an American city there, making it all the more diff cult to regain the territory which be- longs to Canada and to establish the boundary where it ought to be, which is at the entrance of Lynn canal. By charter:ng the British Yukon R9lway company Canada contributed to build up Skagway, between which town and
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
IT MAY BE GENERAL.

Kansas City, June 15.-Samuei G0mpers, president of the American Federation of Labor, says the fedora ton may be called upon to help the smeT5er men in Colorado. This means of Il, 300 local labor unions in the United States, the strongest combina- tion of labor in this country, believes that a general sympathetic strike of unions not connected with the smelt CTS and miners union is not improb- able.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
THE CLEVELAND STRIKE.
The Street Railway Company Improv-
 ing Its Service

Cleveland, O., June 15-The sixth day of the street railway strike opened with no unusual incident The Euclid and Cleveland avenue lines are running at four minute inRrvals, and the Wade Park line, which was op- eEed yesterday, has a six minute schedule The company this morning opened the Cedar avenue line with cars running at irregular intervals.
 There is nothing to indicate that a sttrike is on save the unusually large number of police on the streets. No disturbance is looked for. The men still deny that they intend to make overtures to the company.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
BOY COMMITS SUICIDE.
Young Cox Hanged Himself From a
 Beam in the Cellar

Plainfeld, N J., June 15.-Percy Cox, 14 years old, son. of J. T. Cox Of New York avenue, Westfeld, commit ted suicide last evening by hanging himself from a beam in the cellar of Its home Young Cox had taken a chain eighteen inches long and fast ened it to a beam and the naround his neck There was evidence that he had slowly stranglad to death. Re gently Cox had a fight with a play mate, who struck him on the head with a heavy stick and it is thought that tEis may have unbalanced his mind
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
MOTHER AND AUNT QUARREL.
Dispute Over Wreath Sent to Castel- ar's Funeral by Infanta Isabella.

Madrid, June 15.-A dispute has arisen between the queen regent and the Infanta Isabelle, the kings aunt, and has resulted in serious rupture of their hitherto friendly relations. The Infanta sent a wreath anony- mously upon the occasion of the fun cral of Emilio CasteIar, the republican sta ;esman, but the fact leaked out and elicited expressions of poular approval The queen regent was displeased at the act of ths Infanta. and expressed her disapproval very plainly. As a result of the quarrel the Infanta in tends to leave the palace and take pri~ vaie lodgings n the city.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
LAWTON'S VICTORY
More OVerWhG Inning Than First Re-
 ports Indicated.

Washington, June 15.-General Otis cabled the following:
 Mania, June 15. ''The success of Lawton's troops was greater than was reported yesterday The enemy numbering over 4000, lost in killed and wounded and captured more than Cne-third The remainder much scattered, has retreated south to linus. Of their arsenal of five pieces of artillery, three were cap tured. The navy aided greatly on the shore of the bay, landing forces oc- casicnally The inhabitants in the country rejoice at the deliverance and welcome with enthusiastic demonstra- tions the arriva; of our troops.
 OTIS" The war department bulletins the following:
 Manila, June 15- "A prominent Filipino friendly to the Americans was assassinated at CeEu. The inhabitantsNof the locality have urgently requested American pro lection in stronger force Have sent a battalion of the Tennessee regiment and two guns from I1oifo, which in sures peace. Hughes is now in; charge of affairs in that section''
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
A MATTER OF 4 BOUNDARY.

ManagTa, June 15.-Tha engneers or Nicaragua and Costa Rica have dis agreed for six months regarding line defining the margin about Lake Mic aragua, and now the Nicaraguan en- gineer has appealed in an open letter to General Alexander, the artLter of the boundary, to examine and decide the lake question without the con- current request of Costa Rica.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
MEDALS FOR THE BRAVE.

Washington, June 15.-The navy de partment today received 1,700 bronze medals authorized by congress for the officers and men who participated in the battle Of Manila bay The medals are handsome products Of the jewell CTS art, one face showing a bas-relief of Admiral Dewey, while the reverse shows an idealized head Of the Amer ican sailor.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
NICARAGUAN COMMISSION.

Washington, June 15.-The members of the commission appointed by the president to examine into the question of the most feasible route for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, met this morning. The only absentee was ex-Senator Pasco of Florida. Admiral Walker was elected president
Arizona republican., 1899-06-16
A QUARRY STRIKE.

Nyack, N. Y, June 15.-A large number Of men employed at the quar- ries at the Rockland Trap Rock com pany, Rockland Lake, struck for higher wages yesterday and threat ened to destroy property. Forty dep uty sheriffs were sworn in, all armed with rifles, as trouble is expected. The strikers are Hungarians and Poles.