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The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14
SPEAK TO Me-"

indeed, to keep away from her, but
could not always refuse the kindly in
vitations Of old Mrs. Anderson, her
aunt. And Gerald had another rare
quality-modesty; another man would
have read good deal more than he did
In the girls manner toward him.
They were now rapidly approaching
the "narrows," where long, low spit
covered with thick shrubbery cut the
stream to half its usual width. The
wind was freshening and full on the
beam, and the little craft lay over till
Its gunwale was trimmed with a racing
streak of snowy foam.
I'VE shall just clear 1t without tack
ing" said Gerald. as they neared the
point. The water was fairly deep right
mp to the bank. and they slipped by
without touching bottom. though the
long boom rustled against projecting
boughs.
"oh, what lovely flowers" cried Car
rie, reaching over in a vain effort to
grasp great spray Of dead white
syringa which hung far out over the
water.
Duck, Miss Anderson, duck!" cried
Gerald. sharply. AS they passed he
had suddenly noticed that around the
point q strong slant of wind would
take them right aback. He threw his
helm up. but Just too late. The long
boom swung sharply over and struck
the girl full on the forehead. With a
little cry she slipped back into the bot
tom of the boat.
To loosen the halyards from the
cleaks was with Gerald the work OF
but single moment. and as the big
sail cams tapping downwards he ten
derly raised in his arms the tumbled
white heap and bent over her in a per-
feet agony. An ugly red mark show
ed just where the little rings of hair
curled over the forehead, and a single
drop Of blood had started and stood
out on the white skin. Her face was
deathly pale and her eyes tight closed.
"My darlins!" cried the poor boy.
Carrie. speak to me-" But she lay
quiet and motionless. Was she dead!
III could hardly perceive her hrssth-
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Lord Ch,rle, hereford q. a Boy.

LOru Ou1Eles bcE0bIoTu - ooys
Lord Charles Beresford, who would
be hard to beat for popularity in the
British navy, had favorite hobby as
a boy. which was in way prophetic
of his future calling. This hobby or
pastime was that of modelling boats.
and he was exceedingly skillful in this
direction. These boats he would give
as birthday presents to those people
for whom he had some special affec-
ton. Quite number Of them are In
existence. "I would give anything to
get one Of them back" he remarked
one day, "as q reminiscence of my
schoolboy days. offered one old
friend 80 pounds for little model.
which certainly was not worth five
shfllings. But neither he nor any Of
those who possess them will part with
them. So after all must console my
self with the thought that my little
boats are regarded by those who have
them with q certain amount Of af-
fection."
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BRYAN AND MORTON.
Tho Two NsbrasknnA Becom'nx Frien"s
ARnin.

Tho Two NsbraskmnH BecominE Friends
Again.
1t is observed that since William j.
BRYAN has assumed the responsibility
of defeating the expansion poIicy OF the
administration he Is mentioned III terms
of great respect and even OF hdlnira-
ton by j. Sterling Morton, the next
greatest man in the state OF Nebraska.
There was a time when these two emf
pent Nebraskans did not agree upon
any proposition. The bitterness of their
animosity caused great sorrow IN the
souls of mutual friends, but their com
mon fear of the destruction OF the re-
public by TIE imperialistic tendencies
of the administration seems to have
softened their hearts, as 1t Were, and
in the last issue of our esteemed con-
temporary, the Conservative, which is
edited by Mr. Morton, he speaks in the
most sympathetioc terms OF his for
mer rival. For the first time in his life
he admits that Mr.. Bryan is a ''diStin-
guished Nebraskan." joins his many
friends and admirers" in n welcome
home and admits that "his outspokcn
antagonism to expansion and anncNa-
ton as advocated by leading support
ers of President Mckinley lifts him
above mere 16-to-1 politicians" But
he does not stop there. Wrapped in his
admiration and confidence he declares
that separated from his peculiar views
upon the coinage question and the func-
tions of n federal judiciary, Mr., Bryan
is an attractive and worthy character
in the public life of this country."-
Chicago Reco.d.
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Dea fne.. Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion of the ear There is only ono
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
innamed condition of the mucus lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is intlamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when 1t is entirely closed deafness is
tho result and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten nre caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
r j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists. 7bc.
Hall'a Family Pills arc the best
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Ing. Quickly Gerald pulled out a
handkerchief. and. soaking 1t over the
side, began bathing her forehead with
the cool water. murmuring all tho
time broken expressions of endear-
ment
Minute after minute passed, and still
she did not move. Gerald will never
forget the misery of these moments.
ne was just making up his mind to
give it up and pull ashore for assist
ance when suddenly her eyes opened.
WIN wan little smile she looked up.
realized what had happened. where she
was, and then-Gerald could never be-
we've his eyes and senses-sank COM
fortably back into his protecting arms.
Don't worry" she whispered. "It
ISM much; l shall be all right soon."
Anu she looked up again through long
plack lashes. Geralds resolutions
were like wax under summer sun.
Whose would not be? He stopped and
kissed her.
She blushed little. You've been a
long time making up your mind. Ger
aid" she said.
Gerad's head was in a whrl be-
tween ecstasy and remembrance OF
his resolutions. He made another.
struggle.
I've always loved you," he said.
simply; you know that. But l can't
ask you to marry me; you must feel
why"
Carries lips were wreathed In lit
tie smile.
Must ask you. them" she inquir-
ed. 1T isn't usual, you know"
Gerald stammered something to the
effect that he could not live on his
wife.
You're foolish boy" Carrie laugh
ed. Il see I shall have to propose in
due form. And you can't refuse a
lady, can you?'
1t was year later. Again brill
liant day, and again Gerald and Car
rie were spinning up the river In the
self-same dinghy. The girl, looking
distractingly pretty, was leaning back
on her cushions and gazing with quite
undisguised admiration at her below
ed husbands skill in managing the
boat.
well, are you tired of living on
your wifes money yet, Gerald?" she
said, suddenly.
Gerald laughed. 81 believe 1 earn my
living" he replied.
ITS rather a good thing for me you
pocketed your pride and condescended
to manage my affairs for me. That
colliery is paying for positively the
| first time
why" she went on here We are
at the 'narrows once more"
They spin fast neither of then
speaking. and this time without jibe
DO you think you would ever have
proposed, Gerald. II it hadn't been for
that accident?" musingly continued
Mrs. Thornton. when they had rounded
the bend
| Gerald hauled in the sheet little
II don't know, dear" he said. II new
er got such a fright in my life. / be-
lieve felt guilty of murder when
saw your face SO pale and held your
limp little body in my arms; but for
me at least 1t was the luckiest of acci-
dents."-The Rambler.
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DECORATED ENGLISH
DINNER SET.

This illustration represents our Decorat-
pieces assorted as follows: L dinner
plates, Il desert plates. l. soup plates Z
cups and saucers. IL fruit saucers, IL indi,
vidual buffers. pickle, ] gravy, covered
dishes. 1 open dish, 1 10-inch platter. IA
inch platter, l covered butter ! sugar, |
cream, bowl. Our price for this elegant
freight or express. the receiver to pay
freight charges. Cut this out and address
the JOSLIN DRY GOODS CO.
Denver. Colorado.
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Considerable fear is felt for the fu.

Considerable fear is felt for the fu-
turc of the forests of Upper Franken,
Germany, in consequence solely of the
annual inrnad made by the trade in
Christmas trees. About 100000 trees
are supplied to the markets of northern
Germany each year. and already II
quarter of that number of strong.
young trees have been shipped from
the little station of Kronach alone. No
amount of "cplanting could make up for
annual destruction of the young pines
and frs on such n scale
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

All the match factories In Stockholm
have cut down wages in consequence
of the fierce competition of the Dia-
mond Match Company, which has in
vaded Sweden with intent 10 secure
the exclusive trade of the peninsula.
More than 1000 workmen are affected
by the reduction.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14
a Double Crop of Apples

On n Long Island farm Is an apple
tree which bore two crops of fruit the
past year. and the farmers are taking
unusual interest in this popularity Of
nature. Just as much interest Is being
shown in Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters,
which cures dyspepsia. Indigestion,
constipation and blood disorders when
other remedies fail to benefit.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

The Joslin Dry Goods Company of
Denver make Il bid for the western
mail order business. You will find
their ads. in this paper from now on.
They have been in business in Denver
for twenty-siN years, and are most
reliable. Implicit confidence can be
placed in their statements.
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a certain amount of crying is indis-
pensable to Il healthy child-nOt fret
full. worrying whine, but good
hearty cry. A baby who has not II
strong cry is in a serious condition,
and must be made to cry, otherwise the
lungs collapse and denth results.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

A catalogue of 300 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition., mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Da-
mond "C' Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works, South Omaha,
Nebraska.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

Ball bearings were invented by John
Wyatt, an Englishman. in 1760. At
that time nobody had any faith in the
use of balls for bearings, and for CEN
tury Wyatt's invention was allowed to
lie dormant.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

.I never give a book to n girl without
-ood,ng II first" "Why not2' III there
was a proposal in 1t she might take it as
personal"
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

prof Suffer always discourses on the
evils of rluttony before dinner" "Why2"
because after dinner he is not able to
discourse"
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Oulck Work.

Women are always getting taken In
by the men," by the women, too.
Did you ever see a woman who
couldn't take in another at glance7"
-Pittsburg Press.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

Mr. Bunk's marriage didn't come OF"
..XVhat was the matter?" ''llis tailor was
an old rival and didn't get his wedding
clothes done on time.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

MY husband suffers terribly from the
cold" DO you think he really feels 1t
more than other people, or does he only
make more fuss about it?"
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ton" How do you known" 81 heard the
man tell his wife that she couldn't bake
beans as his mother used to bake them"
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

"Pomeroy Jones is always SO jolly at
Christmas" "How is he the day after?''
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Miss Simpson is quite a belle, isn't
she?" Belle? Seats in her parlor are
engaged three weeks in advance"
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

Mrs, Windows soothing syrup
For children teething .softens the gum infau
~ ation ainyy pain cures wind collie. "a bottle
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Edgar was afraid he would faint when
he asked papa for my hand. Did he?"
"No-papa tainted"
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A Dlssenter.

A Dissenter.
The Speaker-Wealth is not to be
attained by short cuts. The Butcher
oh, 1 don't know.-Indianapolis Jour-
nal.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
Of all cough cures.-George W.. Lott,
Fabucher, La, August 20, 1875.
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RECENT INVENTIONS.

Railway tracks can be cleaned of
snow or dirt by the use of Pennsyl-
vanian's invention, consistig of res
ervoir, with outlet pipes extending TO
the rails, with means to supply water,
air or steam OF a combination OF all
three to the surface of the rails.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

One OF the newest f1ashlighr dis
chargers has a bowl mounted at the
end Of hollow stem. with a lid to keep
the powder in place, match being
slipped into the stem until the head
is at the entrance Of the bowl, when 1t
is forced through a grated opening by
a trigger in the stem.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

A child's set silver plated knife fork
and spoon free for Diamond &c" Soap
wrappers. Ask your grocer.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

Aunt Josephine is thorough skeptic'
"She Is q Yes; she puts mucilage on the
back Of every stamp she uses
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

A Georgia man has designed an at
tachment for rocking cradles. consist
ing Of coiled spring set in ca sing
and geared TO a vertical arm to rock
the upper eid in horizontal direc-
tion, two springs at the lower end i'm
parting reverse motion to the arm to
sway the cradle.
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ro CURE A COLD ~ oNr DAY .

Take Laxative Bromo QulninG ta6lets All
&c The genuine has L. B q on each tablet
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A Minnesota woman has invented
wash boiler. having wire basket car
ried by flanged ring, which rests on
the top of the boiler, the basket being
inserted before the clothes are put in
and lifted out when the clothes have
boiled sufficiently, bringing all the gar
ments with 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

To prevent food from burning as II
is being cooked a piece of tin is bent
around the kettle. with the ends con-
structed to interlock in notches at in
tervals, with sliding yoke to hold
them In place. the device being ad-
justed to any desired size by moving
the ends.
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SADDLES AAp O.! HARNESS. As!!!

Typewes y s?::: Ill: e sG:s;; Is
Chnmpa St. Gen. Ag'ts Blickensderfer Visible
writing, weight six pounds, 800. Sent on trial.
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T. J. CH EN- Z q CO., TO
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-14

nllnTn Buttons. 40 Styles. Agents make 100 per
RnUlU cent send l0c for sample. Catalogue free
Davis Photo Stock Co.. Western Job l720 Lawrence
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Denver Directory.

OXFORD HOTEL Depot, sn st strictly Sss, gHles s4sss
ClasA Popular Prices. KAPPLER & MORSE.
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FIDELITY SAVINGS Ass.s,fsH; sas.sssss aas, psPIsi
Il nm O Paws to pef ct on deposits send for rule
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
lRRECONClLABLE CuBANS.
If Cuban Independence Is Not Acknowi- edged Within Two Years the Torch
 Will Be Applied.

New York, June 10.-In private letter received by the New York Her. ald from distinguished Cuban, now a resident of the United States, is most sensational statement about the plans of the irreconcilable Cuban leaders. The writer is conservative and is in position to know what is going on at present in Cuba. The information is as follows:
 The latest story from Cuba, which have ev- cry reason to believe, 1t having been told me by prominent Cuban, whose intimacy with the leaders in Havana lends authority to the statement, is that the former revolutionary ele- ment has decided to make a virtue of necessity and gracefully, to outward appearances accept American intervention At the end of two years however, if Cuban independence is not acknowledged and the government transferred to the Cubans, the torch is to be applied from one end of the island to the other, by which means all foreign investments will be destroyed.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
ENLARdlNd THE SYSTEM
New Telephone Poses To Be Put Up
 on Port Arthur Avenue.

The Mena Telephone company has a force of men at work getting a lot of very large poles ready to put in place If those now in use on Port Ar thur avenue so as to be able to supply customers in the northwestern portion of the city. The poles in use on the avenue now have twenty-seven wires and are too small to attach more to, and they are needed right away. The new poles will have large arms and forty wires will be attached when they are put in place.
 The steady growth of the telephone service shows as we'll as anything can the substantial growth of our town. There is now about 145 customers and others are asking connection.
 The company now has one line two miles out of town, running to c. E. Hopes residence.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
CAUGHT IN THE FLOODS.
twenty-five People Said to Have Been Drowned by swollen Streams In Arkan-
 sas as Result of CIoudburst

Austin, Tex, June 10.-The cloud burst of Wednesday, which swelled the rivers of this portion of the state out o1 their banks and caused great loss of property, was much worse than reported. Many people are known to nave perished, lneager reports last night placing the number at 25. Yes Ieruay reports came from San Saba ana Manardville, small towns 90 miles north of here, in the mountains. saying that both towns had been swept by the raging floods and were badly devastated. In San saba eight people were drowned and the entire town isreported under water. The rlver at that point is one mile wide and running like a millrace. At Man ardvllle, 13 houses were swept away ana this morning several more gave in to the swirling torrent and started on their voyage down the stream. The situation at Manardville is even more serious. small town located to the right and in the bend of the rlver in the valley, it proved an easy prey to the raging torrents Sev- enteen people are known to have been drowned there and there may be others.
 Town in Texas Swept Away
 Dallas, Tex, June 10.-The Trinity river at Dallas began rising yesterday, but the volume of water does not in dicate any such flood as is reported from the western streams. The town of kingsland, in Llano county, 15O miles west of Dallas, was last night re- ported partly swept away and the in- habitants have nearly all fled to the highlands. The flooded region takes in approximately 20 counties.
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
How's This?

We offer one hundred dollars re- ward for any case of catarrh that can. not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure F. J. Cheney & Co.,. props Toledo, o. We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in- ternally, acting directly npon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
 5-22-1m
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
 United States Land Office.

Department of the Interior,
 United States Land Office.
 Camden. Ark, May 1, 1899.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John H. NJ. Smith, con testant, against Homestead entry No. 191g2 made July 10th, 1S9G for the N2 of the SW4 and S2 of the NW4 section 1B township s Range 30 W. by John T. Mcdonald contested, in which it is alleged that John T. Mcdonald is a nonresident and that he has abandoned his said homestead entry, and that he has never resided upon or made any improvements upon said land, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q. m. on June 10th 1899, before W. J. Davis, circuit clerk of Polk county, at his office in Mena, Polk county Ark, (and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on June 20th 1899 before) the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having, in proper affidavit, filed April 2Sth, 1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made It IS hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication. E. A. SCHICKER, J. B. FRIEDHEIM,
 Receiver. Register.
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coMMlssoNHRs SALE.

Notice is hereby give that will on the 18th day of June, 1899, in front of the office of the clerk of the circuit court in Mena, Polk county . Arkansas, between the hours of o'clock a. m and o'clock p. m. of said day, sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following described real estate. situated in the county of Polk and state of Arkansas, to wit The SWl4 sec 29 tp 5 R 2SW. Said sale being made under decree of the circuit court of said Polk county, in cause wherein Holder Hud- gins is plaintiff and J. K. and N. J. Lane are defendants, wherein judgment was rendered in foreclosure of mortgage on said real estate against said defendants for the sum of $450 33 with interest from the 14th day of March 1890, at the rate of six per cent per annum until paid. and cost of said action,
 Said sale to be upon a credit of three months purchasers to give notes with approved se- curity bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale uatil paid. and vendors lien to be retained upon the premises to secure the payment thereof
 Andrew Johnson,
 Special Commissioner Dated at Mena this sth day of May 1899.
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 April 2Sth. 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark, on 2ith of June. 1899, viz:
 WILLIAM l.. CRADDOCK, of Polk county, Ark, II. E. No I9i3l, of the VIZ SW4 and SE4 SW4. sec tp IS y1W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 Elias A. Hayes, of Rich Mountain Ark. William shores, of t Amos Reeder. of s 4 Sam 5. Little, of l" l"
 ]. B. FREEDMEN, Register
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NOTICE FOR puRLIcATIoN.

Department of the Interior Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 April 20th. 1S99 Notice is herrby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, OH 17th of June, 1899. viz
 WILLIAM ABNEY, of Polk county, Ark. II. E. No. 1g993, for the VIZ NE4 SEi Nsi and NW4 SEA sec g tp 2S k 32W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Joseph w; McCulley, of Bulger, Ark. James A. Payne, of George w Abney, of .' Henry l.. McCulley, of .'
 J. B. FREEDMEN, Register
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NOTICE RoR puRI-IcATinN

Uepartment or the InterIOr, ! Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 May 22. lSB0. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on sth July. 1899, viz:
 JAMES " DILBECK of Polk county. Ark. II. l.. No. 1BG2i for the N2 \ ll4 sec and NW4 NW4 sec 10 CD S F 2sW He names the following witnesses Co prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land. viz:
 Benson D. Fried of Henry T. Miilham. of Big Fork. Ark William E. Burkhart Of Bigger.
 j. B. FRfEDHEIM, Register
The Mena star., 1899-06-15
waterspout Near wagoner. I. T.

Wagoner, l. T., June 9.-A fearful waterspout came down about four miles north of this place about five p. m. yesterday. As a result, many thou sands of dollars worth of property has been washed away and it is believed that number of lives have been lost. About 800 feet of the Missouri, Kansas t Texas railroad track washed out at Leliaetta.