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The Mena star., 1899-02-15

The Arkansas Gazette has com menced getting out a special cdi- ton of that very excellent paper containing writc-up of Little Rock, the capital city of our state. The spirit of enterprise and ex- pansion is growing and nothing attracts the attention of immi- grants and investors so much as a carefully prepared and neatly got ten up newspaper containing illus trated descriptions of the locality where published and of the state at large. The Gazette will have a wide distribution and do the state much good by calling attention tc its great resources, many of which are as yet undevcloped.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

The Alabama legislature has passed a bill, the provisions of which are indorsed by the Prohib- itionists of that state, permitting counties, at their option, to engage in the liquor business. The bill provides: 1. No liquor is allowed to be drank on the premises on which it is sold. 2. Liquor can not be sold between the hours of 9 p. m. of one day and 6 a. m. of the next. 3. A man can make only one purchase in one day. 4. Liquor cannot be sold in quanti- ties less than half pint. 5. The dispenser, or the man who sells, receives q salary which is inde- pendent of the amount of his sales. Fix.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
Do Babies Cry For It?

Nol They more often die for the want of 1t. 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., 1899-02-15
For Crime.

Thomas Whitfield & Co, 240 Wabash av., corner Jakson-st, one of Chicago's oldest and most prominent druggests, ecommend Chamberiains Cough 8eme-
 dy for la grippe, as it not only gives prompt and complete relief. but also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia, For sale by F. C. Savage. 2-I
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Our little sister town of Janssen is having troublesome times about it's name. There being another town in the state of similar name the postofiice authorities would not permit of the postofiice being called Jansscn so 1t was changed to Vandervoort, but now the citi- zens arc organizing the town un- der the name of Cubanola, and will seek to have it's postofice changed to correspond.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Mena early adopted the open door policy and.opened her gates wide to the world, inviting all to come who would secure health, happiness and prosperity. This fact accounts for tho town having expanded as rapidly and substan- tially as it has.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
Weak Eyes are Made Strong.

Dim vision made clear, styes removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effectually cured by the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve- fts put up in tubes. and sold on guarantee by all good druggists.
 Queensware at the Racket Store.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
A Twentieth Century Wonder.

Kansas City Star: One of the won- ders of the dawn of the Twentieth cen tury promises to be the supplanting of both electrical and steam motors with impressed air, even before elec- tricity has succeeded in taking the place of steam.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
The Eagle, King of All Birds.

Is noted for its keen sight, clear and distinct vision. So are those persons who use Sntherland's Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes, styes, sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold hy all dealers at 25 cents.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
STATE EXCHANGES.

STATE EXCHANGES.
 Numerous pearl bearing bivalves are to be found in the Cossatot Rolling Fork and Little River and there is talk of organizing a syndicate in De Queen to make systematic search for these valuable jewels -De Queen Bee.
 Henon Coleman sold to D. A. Walker last week five otter hides for $32. 25. The otters caught five geese for Mir. Coleman last fall and to get even he put out traps and caught five of them. He got good price for his geese. e.- Nashville News
 This closes the fifth week of the Ar kansas legislature. They have passed but few bills, but large mum OCT have been read twice and are ready for pas sage or rejection. Let them dispose of the bills on hand, pass the appropria- tion bills and adjourn at the end of sixty days, and the people will say, ''well done good and faithful ser wants. Little River News.
 A railroad commission law that re- quires the railroads to pay the salaries and other expenses of the commis- sioners is wrong in principle and will result in failure. If the law is de- signed to serve the railroads it is right for them to pay the expenses, but if it is intended to protect the people it is eminently proper that they should pay the expenses. Magnolia Journal.
 There are few men who would not consider General Eagan's 'degreda- ton" godsend He Is to be suspend ed from the army for six years with full pay. This means that ne gets full pay for doing nothing Those bitter, briny tears got in their work on Brother Mckinley. Perhaps. though, the president thought it best to keep Eagans mouth shut. = Texarkana Courier.
 Senator Hall introduced senate con- current resolution No. 12 with the sen- ate Wednesday, calling upon Arkansas representatives in congress to use all means in their power to expeliate and facilitate the completion of the Port Arthur canal from Port Arthur to Sa- bine Pass Senator Hall explained the good results which would accrue to this state in the securing of deep water harbor at that porp, and the res olution was passed. fF
 
 i Deputy Marshal King arrived in the city yesterday with Louis Houseman, who is now behind the bars. House. man is u bad man and has been a fugi- tive from justice for several months. The officer captured him in the monn. tains of Polk county, near Cove. Ark. He had operated a still in Johnson county which was raided some time ago. He made his escape, however, and went to Polk county, where Depu- ! ty King got onto his trail and ultimate. ly captured him. Fort Smith Times.
 A bill has been introduce in the house hy Representative Alley which gives husband cause for action for the wrongful killing of his wife in this state by any person, company or cor poration. This is a good bill and should become law. Very nearly one-half of the men would have their only visible means of support taken
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

This is an opportunc time for the organization of a home build ing and loan association and every man interested in Mcna should help on the movement. We are sending too much money out of town now to keep up foreign" associations that do us no good.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

paper-every line of type set and twelve pages printed in an office limited Tn room and with the facil- ities at hand In the ofhce-is big job and we believe our readers will appreciate this fact. We, at least, hope they do.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

 killed and. of course, they would be entitled to big sum of money there for. Then, again, some men have .'scolding wives" These would al- ways be trying to place their wives in positions where death might Turk. The idea of getting rid of wife who makes life miserable, and receiving $15, GOO in return will make many men live on with renewed hope. Pass the measurel Pass the measure.-Eureka Springs Flashlight.
 
 Revenue officer w G. Akers arrived in the city yesterday with six moon- sinners, captured in the vicinity of Caddo Gap, Montgomery county. They are Dave West, Jack Wagner. Robert Peel, Will Mullins, H. Westfall and Lee Wbite. They were placed iu the coun- ty jail last night and will have hear ing this morning before Commissioner Cohn. Mir. Akers was assisted in the capture of the prisoners by U. $. Dep uty Marshal Cyrus Johnson. - Hot Springs Sentinel
 Governor Jones in his efforts to se- cure a state railroad under the act known as the Bush bill is deserving of the hearty support of every citizen of Arkansas. His efforts in this direction should be strengthened by the cooper ation of tine mem bers of the legislature The wise suggestions on this subject contained in his message should be in culcated in bill, completely covering the ground, and passed without delay. The state is badly in need of roads to open up undeveloped territory, and the legislature should leave no stone un- turned tt furnish all relief possibie.- Tribune, Little Rock.
 Thursday morning an almost serious accident occurred near the Waters Pierce Oil Co. s oil house on East Ben ton street. Jack Bart drove in
 
 some gasoline and stopping his horse near the house went in for the gaso- line Returning he placed the cans in the buggy and just as he was in the act of stepping into the buggy the horse began to move backwards until the buggy, man and horse went over an eight-foot embankment, breaking the buggy, while Mir. Bart and the horse escaped with only few bruises. Hot Springs News.
 .ss E John Nibler, who is not unknown to court fame, was shot last evening and dangerously and possibly fatally woun- ded. He was drunk and went to form Ter boarding house of his on Fourth street and began to abuse the lady of the house and her servant. When or dered to leave the premises, he retail lated by bruitally kicking the seryent, and she made frantic by his brutality, found a revolver and as he went out side, fired through the door at him. He was struck in the back, but was able to get to Mrs. James Berry's boarding house, whence he was re- moved to hospital Doctors Ellis and Stevenson proped for the ball last night, but did not find It. and Niber stands a good chance of dying for his
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

The public schools at Fort Smith were all closed last Monday on account of the severe cold weather. At this place school was held in all but three rooms, these being dismissed for the day.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

There is one satisfaction in living in this country and that is that when we have cold weather we also have an abundance of good wood, and that cheap.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Any number of last weeks is- sue of the Star containing illustra- tions and description of Mena can be had by calling at this office. Buy them and send them to your friends that they may know some thing of Mena and surrounding country.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

It sounds rather strange to the people of the middle and northern portions of the United States at this time to read that our soldiers fighting in the Philippines were prostrated by the heat.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

At ono of our hotels last Sunday night a lamp filled full of kerosene frozc and burst. This tends to show that Rockefeller has learned to make oil and water mix and that tho mixing will not prevent tho water in the oil from freezing.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15
A Half-Million-Doilar Fire.

Cincinnati, Feb. l4.-A fire causing loss of $500, 900 started mysteriously in the upper back stories of the hat manufacturing esta ablishment of Kahn, Fellheimer & Co, at 4:30 a. m., and be- fore the engines could get to work the fire had communicated to the clothing house of II. A. Seinheimer & Co. and then to the corner building occu. pied by Sanford. Warner & Storrs, containing a valuable stock of cloth. ing and material.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Fifteen degrees below zero was pretty close call for Arkansas peaches but we believe we will hayeplenty of them this year.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

More than 300 municipalities in England, Scotland and Ireland now own the municipal gas works. Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

When seeking homes and com fort come to Mena.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

''The Soldiers Prayer" appear ing in another column of this pa per should have been credited to "A Member of the Second Arkan- sas."
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Papers report that the peaches in Kansas were all killed by the recent cold weather.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

There is nothing mysterious in the wonderful cures effected by Dr. Saw yer's Wild Cherry and Tar. You get the benefit of an emlnent physician's prescription for all throat and lung diseases. Jackson Drug Co. 2-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

We are already in receipt of or ders for extra copies of last weeks Star from parties who are thinking of coming to Arkansas.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Numerous pearl bearing bivalves are to be found in the Cossatot, Rolling Fork and Little River and there is talk of organizing syndicate in De Queen to make a systematic search for these valuable jewels. --De Queen Bee.
The Mena star., 1899-02-15

Henon Coleman sold to D. A. Walker last week five otter hides for $32. 25. The otters caught five geese for Mir. Coleman last fall and to get even he put out traps and caught five of them. He got good price for his geese. = Nashville News
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
HUMOROUS.

BILL thought you said yesterday
you were going to stop smoking?" Jill
~ did; but managed to borrow an
other dollar. ."-Yonkers Statesman.
He-"Do you ever wonder why l love
you so much, darling?" she-"Oh, no.
You are not my only admirer. Between
us, am little stuck on myself. Dos
ton Transcript
Backing Up Howells.-""William Dean
Howells says the Spanish writers Of
fiction are superior to ours" "That's
just what thought when used to read
their war news."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
about the hottest thing have seen
lately" Asbury Peppers remarked as
he speared the best slice of melon, was
an old salt with peppery temper who
had just been mustered out."-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
One Thing Laeking.-"You wouldn't
think that wreck of a man over there
could speak five languages" mo.
What caused his downfall?" Didn't
know how to say no."-Philadelphia
North American.
The Usual Place.-John-"Did y
hear about Billy?" Jimmy-"No.
What's happened t him?" John-"He
got It in the neck" Jimmy-"Got
what2" John-"'rh' mumps."-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Mae-'I promised TO give him my
answer to-day" Ethel-"Weu, don't
accept him until you find out what kind
of an engagement ring he is going to
give you. Some men are so stingy
about such things."-N. Y. Journal.
a well-Imown electrical engineer
who, through pure merit, achieved the
degree Of Phi. D., was asked by lady;
"Why do they call you doctor2" BE
cause / have the degree of Phi. d.
"Oh," observed the lady, with awaken
ing interest, doctor of pharmacy OF
drug clerk Electrical Review.
There's a little expansionist living in
the upper section of the city whose
father is an officer in Gen. Otis army
She was recently taken out to dinner
and in reply to query as to where hei
father was, replied: "Oh, he's away
off there" pointing to the east, fight
ing the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
North American.
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The sultan of Sulu asks Uncle Sam
to be a brother to him. But when 1t
comes to being a brother-in-law OF 400
sultanas, be the same more or less
your uncle balks little.-Boston
Globe.
When Mr.. Roberts, of Utah, takes his
seat in Congress, he may introduce a
resolution to investigate the undue IA
voritism shown the Sultan of Sulu.-
Washington Post.
A mighty battle has been fought in
San Domingo with ten generals ami
four privates in each of the contenGlSe
armies Omaha Bee.
Troy, Watervliet. Green Island. Co
hoes Iansingburgh and Waterford
should be consolidated into one grand
and conquering city Il would quickly
become the Chicago Of the East.-Troy
Press.
The Democratic party has just now
so many and such conflicting friends
that 1t would be difficult to prophesy
where it will be even so early as its
next national convention-St. Paul
Pionser-Press.
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
A HoPELEss posITIoN.

II the Neueste Nachrichten, one Of
The inspired German organs, knows
what it is talking about the South
African Republic need expect no in
teryenton from Europe in case the
Beers refuse the concessions demand
ed by Great Britain. and bring about
war In an editorial treating Of the
situation It says:
The Beers should have fought the
question on the basis of the Bloemfon-
Elm sphere OF discussion. The anti
Boer feeling in Great Britain would
pass away II Great Britaln's demands
were granted.
France. without Russia, cannot stir a
finger, and Russia viii not Austria
Hungary declared neutrality in 1896,
and Italy will do nothing Firmly con-
yinced that the German Government
viii maintain the strictest neutrality
we consider it all the more our duty to
warn the Transyaal against a destruc-
tive policy.
David l.. Wilson, who claims to be
an agent Of the British Government
and 70 have important papers for the
Home Office, has arrived at Seattle
en- route TO London from the Trans
yaal. Commenting on the conditions
existing there he says.
/ have been three years In the Trans
vaal and know the leaders OF the Boei
Government well. President Kruge
does not want war. He Is now an oll
man. AS such he has not the contro
~ the Cabinet that he had once. Tn
Cabinet Is composed Of young blooI
who want independence and who.
may say. will never give up until the
have either attained II or been wipe
out OF existence by the English force.
This is why ! say there win be war
When the blow is struck IL will be
fatal one in the Transvaal The Brit
ish for months have been massin
troops and are practically ready at thi
time, II necessity demands immediat
action.
II such statements really represer
the situation, the Transvaal is in
hopeless position, from which it ca
extricate itself only by accedlng
the demands OF the British Govern
ment
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Josephine Cole celebrated her
18th birthday the other evening at the
residence Of her parents, northeast cor
ner of Fifth and Lombard streets. Pro
fessOr Frazer Robinson's orchestra was
very much in evidence, and it rendered
fine music for the occasion. A cOrnet
solo by young Professor Shumar was
we'll received. Miss Pearla Frazer de-
lighted those present by the fine music
which she rendered on her violin. Miss
Joe amused the guests with comic
songs and playing, as did Rosie with
her good old cakewalk. NJ. f. Cannon
delivered a few choice recitations, one
IN particular called "The Murderer, -
composed by himself, a very pathetic
rendition. George Egle sang in his
usual fine style. Samuel Mcdonald, a
young musical genius, was often heard
from during the night. His imitation
of a church on a corner was excellent.
After the folks concluded the parlor
sport, they all proceeded to the large
dining hall, where a sumptuous supper
was served.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Egle, Mr.. and Mrs. James Stuart,
Miss Name Ryan, Miss May Eagan,
Miss Florrie Swartz, Harry Lewis, M.
f. Cannon, the Misses Rose, Frances
and Joe Egle, Claude Cramer, William
Baringer Professor Robinson, Profes-
sor Shumar, Professor Bullen, Samuel
Mcdonald, Professor Wolf, William
Sswartz, Of Philadelphia Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Frazer, Mrs. John Sam
monds and Miss Pearla Frazer
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
A SHOT SOLDIER
Hd Had a Singular Dream Which II
Is to BE Sincerely Hoped
Came True.

"Of course" remarked the newspa-
per man who had seen service in Cuba,
lit is almost a chestnut now to talk of
the nerve displayed by our wounded
soldiers at Santiago, but came across
an instance one day that was unusual.
Lying outside of tent, waiting his
turn patiently, for he had been there
several hours, was an extremely bright
young fellow I had known at home.
He was half doing when I first dis
covered him, but in an instant, on hear
ing my voice, he opened his eyes and
feebly held out his left hand, smiling.
By Jove, old boy said, I'm sorry
to see you here. Are you much hurt?
81 don't know how much,' he an
swered, with considerable effort, but
apparently not much pain, but it is
very frequently. Look me over a min
ute and see for YOURSELF
81 had had some experience in that
sort Of work, and after q short inspec-
tion 1 found half a dozen bullet holes
through his limbs and body, not count
ing an occasional scratch.
You must have been in the very
thickest Of it, said, encouragingly.
"'That's where we tried to be- he
replied, with pride. How many times
was / hit-six?'
"'Ihat's my count
"'That was mine, but 1 wasn't sure.
You see. had to guess at some of
them.
"'How do you feel?'
"Ile smiled.
Well, as mother used to say about
worn-out garments, 1 guess 1 feel n
little more holy than righteous
You'll pull through, all right, olu
fellow said, cheerfully, for his cour-
age really gave me courage.
don't know about that, and I'm
not worrying over it, one way or the
other. That's what we're for, and if
we get chucked it's all right. had
q funny little dream about half hour
ago. thought had got my discharge
and was over on the other side, and,
knowing that 1 didn't have any letters
of recommendation, / was loafing
around the pearly portals sizing them
up to see if there was any chance for
me to break in, when st. Peter opened
the gate and saw me. Hello, Jim, II
says he, whats all those holes in
you" Bullets" says !. "What
lSind?" says he. "Dons'," says /. "Is
that SOP" says he. "Well, come right
in. You never would have passed 9th.
erwise, but we're needing q hatraeB
in the hall and wen just put pegs in
the holes and make you do till we find
something better. Come on in" And
by gum, | was glad the Dons had
punctured my tire the way they did
l wonder if it viii come true
whether It did or not" concluded
the narrator, mo man knoweth, but
before two weeks had passed Jim hao
gone TO see. e."-Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
BIG FISH AND LITrLE FISH.


Combinations of aggregated capital,
commonly denominated trusts, are bad
enough, but a Cleveland newspaper
man, through the medium of the lib
eral incorporation law Of New Jersey,
has gone a step farther. He proposes
10 combine all these combinations un-
der one common head, and thus con-
troll the small trusts by means Of one
large one under the corporate name
Of the Central Company, a charter for
which has been secured.
This newspaper man and financial
promoter says that his study has led
him TO declare in what is pronounced
70 be the foundation of a new school
Of economics, that a business system
in which establishments are discon-
nected is organically incapable of
using more than a small part Of all
Industrial power in reach, but that
a comprehensive consolidation could
use most OF it. with a consequent
wealth increase so great and rapid as
to change the whole condition Of So
ciety Those who have financially as
sisted the promoter have extensive
corporate and banking connections.
Communications have been addressed
to most OF the consolidated director
ates, announcing the project and ex-
planning 1t.
Such an aggregation might prosper
for awhile. but, sooner or later, II
would fall Of its own weight, or be de-
stroyed by internal disturbance or ex-
ternal resentment.
Evening journal., 1899-09-01
Crosby & Hill.
COS, GOT and 609 Market ST.

1t shows that the Ladies of
Wilmington appreciate a good
article when they see it; the
way they are buying Muslin
Underwear from us shows
that; Wilmington never has
had such a fine lot of Muslin
Underwear, and at such low
prices; elegant work, elegant
material, elegant Hamburg
edge, elegant lace, that IS
what they are trimmed with.
If you see one of the garments
with some lady you will hard
ly believe the small price she
paid for it. A very large
stock that will take a good
time to sell them; had to buy
them all so no one else could
have them. Drawers, chemise,
robes, skirts, corset covers
and Children's bodies.
200 white Shirt Waists, all
sizes and perfect in every way,
reduced from $3.50 TO 6oc.
S white Duck Skirts, reduc-
ed from $3.50 to 75c.
6 suits, plain and striped,
reduced from S. and SO to So.
$40 Children's medium
weight Jackets for wear at this
time, will be ready on Satur-
day; good garments at low
prices; won't have them as
sorted until Saturday morn
ing.
Mems socks, Ladies' hose,
Children's hose; 8 lots, SC,
1oc and I5c; each lot repre-
sents half price.
Underwear, that is all we
need say. Come and see them:
100 Mems Flannelette
Sh irts; if you want a good
shirt of that kind, light col
ored, reduced from soc to
25c, you get them here.
500 yards fancy Lawn, clear
them out, from IS to sc a
yard.
We can't prevent you buy
ing a high priced machine;
but look at our high quality
machine for a low price.
SPECIAL.
44 inch brilliant Mohair,
black, 6oc. Mohair for 42c.
Saturday, at 3 o'clock.