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The Mena star., 1899-02-01
FrlendIy to America.

Manila, Jan. 30. According to dis patch just received from Iloilo, capital of the island of Panay, at the election held on January IT Senor Ramon Melliza was chosen president of the so-called Visayas federation for a term of two years. Senor Melliza is kindly disposed to the Americans and it is hoped that the difficulty between the natives and the United States au- thorities will be settled amicably.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
A Girls Chance of Marriage.

A painstaking statistician has fig ured out ''The American Girls Chances of Marriage and will present his conclusions in the March issue of The Ladies' Home Journal He has dis covered that in some States girls op- portunities are much greater than in others, and that in America they are greater than in many countries of the old World.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
necause the Law Displsased Him

Toledo. O., Jan. 30.-Daniel Powell. aged 22. son of wealthy farmer near Benton Ridge, south of here, killed himself yesterday. A few days ago he went to the probate judge and asked for license to marry. He refused to answer the questions under the new marriage law, went home, swallowed a dose of poison, and then sent for his iancee, who did not reach him until he was too near death to recognize her.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The committee appointed by the California legislature to in- vestigate charges of bribery in relation to the senatorial contest has reported that U. s. Grant spent $20, 900 in aid of his candi- dacy. It takes something besides money to make a great man and great mems sons sometimes fall very low.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
,,, t,,,. of the fiI,pin0..

Hong Kong, Jan. 80. The Filipino iunta here reatfirms the statement that Aguinaldo and the insurgents do not wish to provoke hostilities with the Americans. However. it is stated, they wish to show the United States that they are able and willing to defend their independence and think firm attitude will convince the United States that war is useless. The Fili- pinos believe that mutual advantage will accrue from an acknowledgment bv the Americans of the Malolos gov ernment
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Rlr Decrease in Import..

Washington, Jan 3O.-The details of the import trade of the United States in the year just ended show the smallest importation in 20 years, with the single exception Of the year 1885. The total imports for the year are s634. 95s, 229 This is S100, 900, 900 less than the imports of 1897, and S200, ,000,- 900 less than those of 1892, while, as already indicated, they are the lowest in 20 years, with the single exception of 1SS5
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Buttermakers Elect Officers.

Sioux Falls, $. D., Jan. 2S.-At yes terday's meeting of the National Creamery Buttermakers, w. D. Board man, of Nevada, was elected presi- dent; Leland Griffin, Desmet. $. D., vice president-at-large and E. Sud- dendorf, of Elgin, H., secretary. Among the vice presidents selected are: Kansas, W. F. Jensen; Missouri, D. II. Kenuett. The next convention will be held in Lincoln, Neb.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

If not already attended to, those who have young peach trees should examine them now for borers. Throw the soil away with hoe or spade from around the tree down to the roots and if any sap or gum is seen oozing from the tree, scrape 1t away with a small knife and then carefully cut the bark at that place to find where the borer is at work. When the hole is found follow it up till the worm is found and then kill 1t. Sometimes 1t is found necessary to probe the hole with q pllable wire and kill the worm m that way. If left to work un- molested these worms or borers will kill the tree and no tree can thrive with borers at its roots. When through examining the trees as indicated above, throw a shovel-full of leached wood ashes around the tree and then earth up around ii again so that the borers cannot So easily find place to commence work again.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The bank clearings for this country for last week were $2, 144,- 100000, and, as reported, e per cent larger than the correspond ing week one year ago and more than double what they were two years ago. Surely this is the age of expansion and will soon turn to period of speculation. Prices are bound to advance and shrewd people will make money, but look out for the crash that will surely follow.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

All who contemplate planting early gardens should blow them now if they have not already done So this winter. By turning the soil over now many insects will be thrown to the surface and they will be killed by the freezing weather, and besides, the freezing of the newly plowcd ground will help pulverize 1t and make it easier worked for early planting.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The various legislature dead locks occurring the last ten years in several states, together with the corruption known to exist in connection with the election of United States senators are prov ing excellent object lessons teach ing the people that they should demand a change in the constitu- tion so as to require senators to be chosen by a direct vote of the people.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
Rumor About the President.s Policy.

Paris, Jan. 30. La Liberte claims to have received information that Presi- dent Mckinley is preparing to aban- don the Philippines after brief period of occupation, in pursuance of a policy similar to that adopted to- ward Cuha
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
clark Senator from Montana.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 30. The eigh- teen tn senatorial ballot resulted in the election of the Butte multi-millionaire democratic candidate, William A. Clark, who received 54 Of the 93 votes cast Twelve of It repu blicans voted for Clark
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

70 doses for 30 cents. Is the same size of other sl bottles, and money re- funded if Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup fails to give entire satisfaction. Try 1t; costs nothing if not satisfied
 Jackon Drug Co. 2-I
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The Arkansas Gazette is right when it says that "the smiling valley, the fruitful fields and the massive forests of Arkansas will bring us untold wealth when we get more railroads"
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

two or three weeks course of Dr. M. A Simmons Liver Medicine will so Regulate tn Discretionary Functions that they will operate without any aid whatever e-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Mrs. Bettie Redman. Solgohachia, Ark, writes For indigestion nothing does me so much good as Dr. NJ. A. simmons Liver Medicine. It is the best medicine for dhildren ever used
 Have tried Black Draught. but it was no good. a-I
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

A movement is reported to be on foot to consolidate the K. C., P. & G. railroad and all the oth- CT Stilwell roads. This will soon become a great system of railway -one of the greatest in the coun- try.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
For Free silver and Protection.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 80. United States Senator-elect William A. Clark Is free silver man and although democrat, Is protectionist as far as raw material is concerned.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Farmers bring your chickens to the Arkansaw Store and get the highest price for them 4-2t
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Cotton is advancing in price in the markets and the cry for dollar wheat is heard ringing out from the wheat pits of Chicago.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

The life preserver which has carried many ladies safely over the dangerous sea change of life" IS Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. 2-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-01
STATE EXCHANGES.

Altogether there is too much "pistol toting and reckless shooting in this town. There needs to be vigorous enforce ement of the law.--Pine Bluff Graphic.
 An anti-cigarette bill is now pending before the legislature. If the bill should fail to pass one should be intro duced providing for an appropriation to build an asylum for the lunatics and otherwise physical wrecks caused by the smoking of the poisonous things. De Queen Bee.
 Cotton has been climbing upwards lately and there is every indication that the price will still further ad vance. The improvement in all lines of business makes money more plenti' full with the masses, resulting always in an increased demand for cotton goods, which enhances the value of the staple The top notch in the cotton market has not yet been reached.- Arkansas Gazette.
 It is to the credit of the Arkansas legislature that bill, which was re gently introduced therein, to appropri ate out of the public treasury of the state a sum sufficient to pay for 20 copies of the Little Rock daily papers, for the use of each legislator, failed to pass. 1t seems to ms that legislator who asks the people to pay for his reao- ing matter has the brassy assurance ot graven image -Texarkana Courier.
 One of the best investments for our farmers is to plant out few acres of straw wberrles. This soil and climate is well adapted for the strawberry Berries raised at this point will reach the northern markets just at the right season to bring the best prices. We can beat the Van Buren berry at least two weeks. Do not fail to plant few strawbe rries. You will be sur prised at the results you get from them. -Sevier County Star
 Harvey Keller, who lives with his father, w. A. Kellar, on his farm north of the clty, met with an accident which it is feared may prove fatal The young man was cutting wood near the farm when tree fell on him, crushing his skull. Dr. J M Kellar, the young mans uncle, was sent for and rendered him all the assistance possible, but he did not regain consciousness. If there is no improvement in the injured man s condition an operation will be per formed Hot Springs Sentinel.
 Gen. Powell Clayton, United States am bassador to Mexico, in recent let ter, writes us that he has recovered from hls recent sickness, whichwill be pleasing intelligence to his many friends here. We make the following extract from the letter which will in- terest our readers: II do not expect to leave Mexico for the United States much before the first of February, as I am detained by important business. l shall first go to Hot Springs, where I have business interests that require attention; will then visit Little Rock for few days; afterwards St Louis, and then dear old Eureka Springs, where hope to spend week or two and anticipate great pleasure In meet ing you and other good friends there" Eureka Springs Flashlight.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Farm lands planted to tame grass or Kaffir corn and sorghum for hay will pay better than cot ton.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Sorghum sowed in drills and cut and cured for fodder makes excellent food for cattle.
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

"7'he surest path to uniUerSaI es- teem is to be just"
The Mena star., 1899-02-01

Entered at the postoffice at Mena, Arkansas,
 second class matter
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
LATE ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE
written by nm Englishmnn, Censored
by nm EngIishmnn, Yet II Cannot
Make IL an English Victory.

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Oct. 25.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special telegram - Burlelgh
cables the Telegraph about the Elandslaagte
battle:
AT Ladysmith last Sunday General French
by a reconnaissance discovered that the en-
omy were In greater force than had been
anticipated and that they occupied a posi-
tlon OF great natural strength, which had
been strongly entrenched.
THE enemy commenced action by artillery
fire from an advanced position, but when
our troops advanced in battle formation
they quickly fell back on their main posi-
tion, and the attack then developed into
an artillery duel. two OF our batteries en-
gaging the guns Of the enemy, which were
concealed and bravely served, the gunners
being beaten away from them and returning
several times.
"As it was late In the afternoon an in
fantry attack was pushed forward early and
closed the fight.
Among the prisoners with the Beers,
whom our attack liberated, were the pro-
prietor OF the coal fields, Mr.. Mitchell Innes.
and the manager Mr.. Harris. From the
latter / learned he contrived to hide sew
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
PLAN TO ABSOLVE HOLC0MB
Popocrnts EndcnNor to Relieve Him
of Rcsponsiuh,ity of Keeping First
I'm the Philippines.

LINCOLN, Oct. 25.-(Special Telegram.) -
Information has been received here that a
story is being circulated over the state cal
culated to relieve Holcomb of all RESPONSE
bility for keeping the First regiment in the
Philippine Islands last fall, after a petition
had been signed by all but three OF its mem
bers requesting that it be mustered out, it
being also hoped to cNonerate Holcomb from
the charge that he kept the First regiment
in the field, so that Bryan's regiment might
be brought home.
at Is a fact that all but three of us signed
the petition" said a member of the First
regiment tonight, but 1t is also generally
known among the boys that the wording OF
the petition was changed. Frank Eager
represented the governor in the deal, which
was to keep us down there until after
Bryan's regiment was mustered out The
petition was circulated last fall, when the
fighting was supposed to have stopped. and
none OF us could see any reason why we
shouldn't be brought home, The three men
warded with good promotions by the gov
ernor. The petition was turned down by
| Hocomb and he was aided in the scheme by
| Eager. The colonel of the regiment didn't
! have anything to do with it,
1t is reported from Pender that returned
soldier has started a story that the petition
| was circulated during the Filipino war this
year and that it was turned down by the
| government. In Lincoln this assertion il
! denied by all the members of the regiment
| who say that only one vote was taken and
| that one last December.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
here came no applause
HENDERSON AT FORT DODGE
Next Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentativcs Delivers n Telling
and Patriotic Speech.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Oct. 25.-(Special Tele-
gram. Congressman d. b. Henderson, the
next speaker of the house OF representatives
opera house this evening.
In opening he paid warm tribute to Con-
gressman j. p Doliver, whose home town
this is The first part of his speech was de-
voted to consideration OF the question of
the tariff and to the advocacy Of the Dingley
tariff bill. In the matter of trusts Colonel
Henderson assailed Bryan, accusing him of
hypocrisy. When Bryan was a member of
the great democratic majority in the house
of representatives, he said, he made no eff
forts to bring about trust legislation.
The greater part of the address was de-
voted to the question of Imperialism. The
speaker reviewed the conditions that had led
up to and had forced the Spanish war. He
then followed the course OF events which led
to our occupancy of the Philippines and our
retention OF these islands at the conclusion
of the war.
"The American people," he said. would
never flee from responsibility that had
come unsought and unthought OF. The re-
| sponsibility for the ratification OF the treaty
was not alone with the republicans, for II
had been urged by Bryan and was ratified by
a democratic senate"
| The speaker secuted the idea that the con.
sent of the American Indian had never beer
obtained for the occupancy OF Iowa. The
speaker closed with a brilliant peroratior
| commencing the duty OF the United State!
| in the present crisis.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
OFFICIAL LIST OF CASUALTIES.
Killed Number Thirteen, Wounded
NinetN-Three nmd MissinE Three.


LONDON, Oct. 25.-The war office this
evening issued the following: There is
nothing to add TO General Whites descrip-
tion of today's engagement, as given in his
dispatch, except that we now learn the fol-
lowing casualties:
The officers killed and wounded are First
Gloucester-Colonel Wilford, killed; wound
ed--.Lieutenant Hicke. Second battery field
artllery-Lieutenan Douglass. Fifty-third
battery field artillery-Major Abby, Lieuten-
ant Perreau, Lieutenant Hobart. Nineteenth
Hussars-Lieutenant Holford.
The following casualties occurred among
the noncommlssioned officers and men:
Nineteenth Hussars: Killed. one; wounded.
two. Fifth Lancers: Wounded, one. Artil-
lery: Wounded five. First Devonshire
regiment: Killed one; wounded. five. First
Gloucester regiment: Killed, seven;
wounded. five Natal volunteers, carbineers
Killed. one wounded ten: Natal mounted
rifles: Wounded two. Border mounted
rifles: Killed, two; wounded. ten.
"The total number of casualties, as cor
rected is: Killed, thirteen; wounded hahe'
| ty-three; missing, three
| "sWe learn from unofficial sources that the
following officers whose absence had no
| previously been notified to us are prisoners
| in the enemys hands Eighteenth Hussars
Iieutenant Colonel Moller Major Grevill'
and captain Pollock. Dublin Fusileers: Cap
tain Lonsdale Lieutenant Lemeseurier
Lieutenant Garvice, Lieutenant Grlmshaw
Lieutenant e. Majendie and Leutenan
| Shore.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
THAT ALLEGED SULU TREATY
None Exists, Notwithstanding the Agonized
Cries Of the Popocrats.
SULTAN AGREES TO CERTAIN POINTS
Nothing in the Agreement to sanction
Either slavery or PolyEnmS-
Friendly Relations Exist and
Rebels Are Barred Out.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-(snecial Tele-
graml-Colonel w. II. Michael, chief
clerk OF the State department, received
a letter from ex-Congressman r. J'
Hainer this week stating that the democrats
and populists OF Nebraska were making
much OF what they style the "Sulu treaty,
and we're circulating printed copies OF TINS
alleged treaty, which recognizes slavery anu
polygamy in the Sulu islands. Mr.. Halher
asked that copy OF the treaty be sent 10
him. II such treaty had been made anu
that he be given all facts relating thereto.
Colonel Michael Immediately answered SUD-
stantially as follows:
There is no such treaty, for the good rea-
son that treaty between the sultan OF the
Sulu islands and the United States would De
an impossibility and for the further reason
that the only treaty making power OF the
United States is the senate of the United
States, and IL any treaty is negotiated
through the Department OF State it is only
tentative and before it becomes operative
must be approved by the president of the
United States and ratified by the senate.
1.-THE sultan of the Sulu islands has no
power to make a treaty with power that
by virtue Of the arbtrament of arms and
negotiations with Spain is the sovereign
power in the archipelago General Bates
! was authorized by the War department
/ which has administrative control of the
! Philippine islands, to proceed to the Sulu
| islands and take possession, which he ac-
complished without bloodshed. By the
exercise of little diplomacy and good
! sense he succeeded in inducing the sultan &c
agree to the following points:
"First-Recognition OF the sovereignty o.
| the United States.
IT,s.o OH Hac
should float without moestation on the lant
and sea.
"Third-The United States to control al
points deemed necessary.
"Fourth-The introduction Of firearms Il
be prohibited.
"Fifth-The sultan to assist in the sup
preston Of piracy.
"Sixth--The sultan to deliver criminals t.
the United States authorities accused o
crimes not committed by Moros agains
Moros
"Seventh-Two other points in the archi
pelago should be occupied by United State
troops when conditions Of trade warranted
This agreement between General Bate
and the sultan went into effect August 2
and our forces have occupied the island
without molestaton since. In fact the sulta
and those cooperating with him have bee
so friendly that they have sought permisslo
to drive out of the islands all who sym
pathzed with Aguinaldos rebellion agains
the sovereignty of the United States.
"By recognizing the sovereignty OF tn
United States the sultan puts himself in
position to become il subject TO such law
and regulations as the United States ma
impose upon him. There is no recognition {
slavery in the stipulations between the tw
parties. nor is there anything to suggest ths
General Bates looks with approval upo
, poygamy or any other institutions in til
islands that are inmical to Christian civil
, Zation."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
SENATOR FAIRBANKS SPEAKS
Statesman from Indiara Delivers Address at
Nebraska City.
CLEAR DISCUSSION OF MONEY QUESTION
Glowing Tribute to the Wisdom aud
Patriotism OF President Mckinley
-. sterling Morton prcsidcs
and Introduces Speaker.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 25.-(spe-
cial Telegram)-The most enthusiastic
political meeting Of the campaign in this
county was held tonight at the Overland
theater and was addressed by Senator
Charles w. Fairbanks of Indiana. Ex-Secre-
tary ]. Sterling Morton presided and intro
duced the speaker in a well-choscn speech.
Despite the inclemency Of the weather. the
spacious theater was well filled.
The speaker was given the closest atten-
tion throughout and was literally applauded.
Senator Fairbanks took UP the currency
question and gave 1t thorough and lucid
discussion, He quoted frequently from Mr..
Dryan's speeches delivered during the last
| few days and showed the fallacies of his
| arguments for the free coinage CT silver. The
speaker paid a glowing tribute TO the patriot
ism OF President Mckinley and strongly en-
/ dorsed the policy of the administration
toward the Philippines. The Nebraska
! colored quartet rendered several vocal selec-
tions, which greatly pleased the audience.
| The talk made by the fusionists of spe-
! cial train to carry the people from here to
| Syracuse to hear Bryan this afternoon came
to nothing, as less than half a dozen at
| tended from here
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
ALTGELD SPEAKS AT BLAIR
steers CIenr of silver and Denounccs
the Coursc of the Administration
In the Philippines.

BLAIR, Neb., Oct 25.-(Spccial Telegram.)
Moved by the sense of morbid curiosity
to see the man who pardoned the Chicago
anarchists about 450 people gathered at the
opera house tonight, where John p. Altgeld
was booked to speak. Very Unexpectedly
Silas A. Holcomb and Attorney Wright,
candidate for district judge, appeared Mr..
Wright opened with a fifteen minute talk,
emphasizing few promises from the fusion
nominees for the district bench.
Holcomb followed for nearly an hour,
urging voters to come out and vote. He
mentioned how BARLEY stole half mil
lion but omitted to speak OF how he set
tied with Barley; called attention to va
rious promises made, but never once touched
upon the pass question. He denounced cor
poraticns and all who allow corporations to
get any strings on them. Mr.. Holcomb
brought out no enthusiasm, but when he
introduced the ex-governor of Illinois there
was a slight cheer.
After a few preliminary remarks Mr..
Altgeld landed on silver but announced that
he wouldn't discuss it. He admitted that
prosperity had spread over the land and
that prices were very good He feared,
however. that we might soon have re-
currence of hard times. Early in his talk
he took up the Philippine question and
from start to finish made the United States
, cut 10 lie a tricky, cfc1chcrouc gcrSrrr;ent
and Aguinaldo a patriot. He charged that
the American troops began the war to create
sentiment at home that should make the
ratification OF the treaty possible. He de-
MED the right of our soldiers on the island
and made every move Of the United States
to appear that we were trying to place tht
Filipnos in the same bondage condition tha
they were while Spain was in control of the
islands.
To his utterances there came no applause
and gradually people began to leave the
house and long before he had finished the
audience had disappeared to below 200.
| The fusioniss have not made a point will
Altgeld and, If anything, they have los
votes.