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The Mena star., 1899-06-29
MANY MEN MADE IDLE.
Already 35,000 Commercial Travellers in This Country Have Been Thrown Out of
 Employment by Trust Concentration.

Chicago, June 27.-The Tribune gives several columns to a symposium of the views of travelling salesmen and mer- chants on the trusts and combines Men who should, by reason of their positions, be eminently fitted to judge, are quoted as saying that of the 300, 00c travelling salesmen in the United States engaged in the distribution of the products of the country's in- dustries and in the expanding of inter state trade, l50,00 according to their estimates, will be forced out of their positions by the trusts, unless the pres ent epidemic of trade combinations is checked. Already, under the ax of trust concentration, 35, 900 commercial travellers have been dispensed with, while 25,000 others have been com pelled to accept sweeping salary reduc- tions with resignations the only alter native presented.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Recruits at the Rate of | ,ooo a Week.

Washington, June 27.-It is said by officials at the war department inter- ested in the recruiting movement that this work is progressing with pleasing rapidity Recruits have been received at the rate of 1000 week for the past three weeks, and there are now at the presidio at San Francisco about 5,600 men waiting transportation to the Philippines.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Population of the Two Kansa. Citys.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jdne 27.--Accord- ing to the estimates of the publisher of the 1899 city directory, which will be issued in few days, Kansas City has population of 192, ,080, an increase of 9,573 over 1898. Kansas City, Kan, has 49, 9,945, an increase of 2,g1O, and the combined population of the two cities is 24i, 975, an increase of 11,7s8.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Dawex wim ro nch at Ialifax Flr.f.

Boston, June 27.-Admiral Dewey will visit Boston and be entertained here before he goes to New York, this forecast being based on the reported statement of the United States consul general at Halifax that he has received word direct from Washington that the Olympia will make Halifax it's first American stopping place.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
THIS BEATS THE KLONDIkE.
Report of the Amazing Richness of
 Polk County Ores.

Mr. H. J. Radcliffe, of this city, stated to a Star representative last evening that most successful run had been made of the ore at Camp Wilder on Saturday. Mir. Radcliffe states that four and one-h half tons of ore was treated, only one third of which was preciptated. From this it is said that , ounces of gold and 64 ounces of sll' yes was melted down, and there re- ,nained about 30 pounds of copper precipitate, winch was not melted.
 Mir. Wilder, president If the Arkar- sas and Texas Mining company, was present at the camp and took with him to Dallas, Tex, the gold and silver bullion, which he will forward to the mint at New Orleans at once.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Alleged Cattle Combination.

Austin, Tex, June 27.--L. NJ. Gro gan, a member of the state legislature from Nolan county, who is here, is authority for the statement that an English syndicate with capital of sl00. .000, 900 has started in to purchase all of the cattle in Texas with view of cornering the cattle market of this country.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Germany Opposes It.

The Hague, June 2s.--The first com mittee examined yesterday the Russian proposals relating to military effectives and budgets Col. Gross von Schwarz- hoff, of the German delegation, de- clared that Germany could not enter into any engagement not to increase her naval and military electives.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
The Fourth at Janssen.

The managers of the celebration at Jansen have secured as the speaker of the occasion Hon. F. E. Bryant of Fort Smith. Mir. Bryant is one of the most popular men of the state and is likely to be candidate for governor. Everybody will want to hear him.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

W. k. Blocksom returned Wednes- day after few weeks pleasure and business trip to Eureka Springs and other points. Mrs. Blocksom and baby will remain at Eureka Springs for some time with her parents, Mir. and Mrs F. A. Rickard.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Lung Irritation

Is the forerunner to consumption. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will cure it, and give such strength to the lungs that a cough or a cold will not settle there. 25 cents at all good druggists
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
Pasture For Stock.

Those wishing a good pasture for stock can find it by applying to T. H. Philpot. at his home half mile east of town on Dallas road. Prices. for each head of stock si.eo nsenth or : cents day. dew fl
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

". NJ. Gallagher. of Bryan. Pa. says; For forty years have tried various cough medicines. One Minute CopRh Cure is best of all" It relieves instant ly and cures all throat and lung troubles. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

During summer we are liable to stomach and bowel troubles, such as diarrhea. collie. cramps, etc. for which Dr Nj 4. Simmons Liver Medicine is highly recommended.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Do you want sound liver. vigorous digestion, strong healthy kidneys, reg
 ularlty in the bowels? Take Prickly Ash Bitters It has the medical prop. critics that will produce this result. Sold ty Jackson Drug O.. 25.2t
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
To Choose OhIo's Heautv.

Toledo, O., June 27.--The Toledo Press club has issued letter to the newspapers of Ohio asking them to as. sist in determining the most beautiful woman in Ohio, the judges to be artists of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus It is proposed by the Ohio centennial committee to determine by competitive balloting the most beauti- ful woman in the state and she is to be in all the designs to be used by the Ohio exposition.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses Prickly Ash Bitters.
 It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order. Sold by Jack son Drug Co. 25-2t
The Mena star., 1899-06-29


 are being brought to the market now. Captain J. T. Todd returned Tues day from a trip tc the eastern part of the county.
 D. o. Dutfen and family left for Wicks Monday, where he has accepted position in sawmill | J. B. Hickman came up from Jans- sen Tuesday to attend the prelimi. nary hearing of Will Glenn.
 Charles Dunaway, of lola, Kas. is here looking after some property in terests. and possibly some invest ments.
 Mrs. T. H. Dunn has purchased fine saddle horse, and Mir. Dunn is breaking him in by riding him over in the Ter. :itory.
 Mrs. J. D. Kelley is having veranda built in front of her property at the corner of Port Arthur avenue and De Queen street.
 Yardmaster Holden reports that seventeen cars of lumber was shipped out from the mills of Mena Monday. all in one train.
 C. A. Smith is having a nice iron fence placed in front of his pretty resi- dence at the corner of Port Arthur avenue and Fleming street.
 James Cecil and James Holden came up from Jansen Thursday. Mir. Cecil took the examination for a certificate to teach school this summer.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. W. Wing arrived from Port Arthur Wednesday to enjoy the healthful mountain breezes. They are staying at the Commercial.
 Mrs. l.. H.' Enforce returned Fri day from weeks visit with her father in-law at Board Camp, bringing Mir. Embree's little sister Lorie for visit. Mayor Hamilton is doing good thing for the city by ordering side walks built along certain streets where needed in many portions of the city.
 James M. picchi, son of s Picchi has associated himself with W. G. Fry, the jeweler, and will learn the watch makers trade. See their lad" III an other column.
 Uncle George Bates came in from his home near big Fork Tuesday and gave the Star office a call. Mir. Bates came to Polk county and settled on his pres ent home in the year of 1852.
 c. ". Darling arrived here Thursday accompanied by A. E. Lee, of Fargo, N. D. and R. w. Willitt, from near Aurora, H., who are looking at the county with a view of investing.
 l uc buTcc year Olu SOu Ol MT. anu Mrs. Beauchant died Monday. and the remains were buried Tuesday after noon in White Oak cemetery. Mir. Beauchant is foreman at the Eddie man saw mill.
 Isaac Clifford was in town Saturday, bringing some choice early apples that brought him good price. He reports that the apple crop will not be as large this year as many supposed early in the season.
 G. B. Dennis sold Thursday three acre tract in the Vineyard addition to C.. S.Tankersley, and a two acre tract in the same addition to Mr. w. T. Key. Both of these gentlemen came here re- gently from Louisiana to secure homes.
 The telephone company is setting the large poles up Port Arthur avenue with view of enlarging the system in the western portion of the city. It is placing these on the opposite side of the street from where those now in use stand.
 A large crowd came down from Rich Mountain Tuesday to attend the case of State vs. Dr. Jones, upon the charge of | drawing a pun ou A M Wripht The
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

If your brain won't work right and you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours. you should take Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses the system and invigorates both body ana brain. Sold by Jackson Drug Co. 25-3t
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
A Klanap<r Sentenced.

New York, June 27.-Mrs- George E. Harrow. when arraigned before Justice Werner in the criminal branch of the supreme court to-day pleaded guilty t0 the charge of Kidnapping Baby Marion Clarke. She was sentenced to ss years ami f..n rson.hs in prison.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

he never had a better prospect for cot ton at this season of the year. He had bis name enrolled on the Star list.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

other points. Mrs. Blocksom and baby will remain at Eureka Springs for some time with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. r. A. Rickard.
 Mrs. Curd, mother of Charles Hill young man who runs cray wagon in the city, died Monday morning after several weeks illness. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and her remains inferred at White Oak cemetery.
 MARRIED-By Elder c. c. Browning. on the 2Gth day of June, 1899, Dr. II. D. Burruss, and Miss Julia Avery, both of Hatfield. A pleasant company par took of an excellent supper at the home of Mir. Barnett, Of Hat atfield May the union prove happy and prosperous.
 Mrs. Anna NJ. Griffin who came here recently from Sloan Springs and bought the Johnson ten acre tract east of town has now bought five acre tract in the Vineyard addition adioin- ing, giving her fifteen acres. The sale was made by J. H. Hamilton.
 Mrs. w. Pitcher who came here re- gently from Texarkana. has purchased lot at the corner of Janssen avenue and Hermann street, through the agency of G. E. Dennis Mrs. Pitcher has arranged to build large two story rooming house and residence right away.
 NJ R. Ethridge, who is we'll known here as a south end express messenger, returned Tuesday from his old home in Charlotte, s. C., where he had gone month ago in answer to a telegram that his mother was very sick. He arrived too late to see her as she was buried before he reached home. He was taken sick soon after reaching there and was not able to return until now. He will resume his run Wednes- day.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

The Havana customs receipts from January to June s3. inclusivew amounted to sl, gss.0
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bitters. It regulates the system, pro- notes good appetite. sound sleep and cheerful spirits. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

For ehills and fever take Jackson Chill Tonic. wlG-ff
The Mena star., 1899-06-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Colonel Joe Bell of Janssen, came up Tuesday and made the Star a call.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

NIT. Joe Neighbors. who lives five miles east of Mena. was caller Wednesday. leaving a well-formed cot. ton boil at this office, which was in full bloom on June esth. lie reports that
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Choice black berrles from the woods are being brought to the market now.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Davidson, from near Quito. were in town Monday call. ing on friends and gave the Star a pleasant call, favoring the office with a few choice flowers and shrubs. Mrs. Davidson being quite proficient in growing them
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Isaac Clifford was in town Saturday, bringing some choice early apples that brought him good price. He reports that the apple crop will not be as large this year as many supposed early in the season.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

G. B. Dennis sold Thursday three acre tract in the Vineyard addition to C. s. .Tankersley, and two acre tract in the same addition to Mir. w. T. Key.
 Both of these gentlemen came here re- gently from Louisiana to secure homes.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

The three year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Beauchant died Monday, and the remains were buried Tuesday after noon in White Oak cemetery. Mir. Beauchant is foreman at the Eddie. man saw mill.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

Captain J. T. Todd returned Tues day from trip to the eastern par of the county.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

A large crowd came down from Rich Mountain Tuesday to attend the case of State vs. Dr. Jones, upon the charge of drawing a gun on A. M. Wright. The defendant IS a man about sixty-five or seventy years old, while Wright is about thirty.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

c. ". Darling arrived here Thursday accompanied by A. E. Lee, of Fargo, N. D. and R. w. Willltt, from near Aurora, H., who are looking at the county with a view of investing.
The Mena star., 1899-06-29

The telephone company is setting the large poles up Port Arthur avenue with view of enlarging the system in the western portion of the city. It is placing these on the opposite side of the street from where those now in use stand.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08
wONDrnEvL OURE OF DIAannNEA

A Prominent Virginia Editor Had Almost
Given Up, but Was Brought back to Per-
feet Health by Chamberiain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Read
Ills Editorial.
From the Times. Hillstile Va.
l suffered with diarrhoea for a long
time and thought / was past being
cured. i had spent so much time aud
money that l had almost decided to
give up all hopes Of recovery and await
the result, but noticing the advertise
mcnt Of Chamberlain's collie, cholera
and diarrhoea remedy and also some
testimonials stating how some wonder
derful cures had been wrought by this
remedy, ! decided to try It. After
taking a few doses / was entirely we'll
OF that trouble, and / wish TO say
further to my readers and fellow
sufferers that l am a hale and hearty
man today and feel as well as 1 ever
did in my life.-O. r. MOORE. Sold
by Eagle drug mercantile company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

THE FL Paso Herald, which has for
years been under the management OF
J. A. Smith, has been sold to II. d.
Slater. MI. Smith had made the
Herald the leading evening paper of
this section, and the leading republi-
can paper Of Texas. Mr. Slater has
had charge OF the editorial columns OF
the Herald for more than a year and
has made them bright and inter
esting. The Herald will continue to
be a fighter in the ranks OF the repub-
llcan party, and while it may be a long
time until it converts all Of Texas, 1t
will in the meantime make things in
teresting FOR that section Of the dem
Ocratic party located 10 FL Paso. May
success continue to be the Herald's
portion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports


The Santa Fe New Mexican reports
the sale OF the Ortiz grant, in South
ern Santa Fe country to Thomas A.
Edison, the great electrician. There
are enormous bodies of placer ground
on the grant which cannot be worked
because OF the lack OF water. II is
claimed that Mr. Edison has perfect
ed an electrical process by which this
dirt ear be worked to d profit, il il
carries twenty cents to the yard. II
he makes a success OF his process there
are many other placer grounds that
can be worked by it TO a great profit.
Now If Mr.. Edison will invent a pro-
cess TO successfully work the Adams
digglngs and the Pegleg mine there
will be so much gold produced that il
will probably be necessary to demoni.
TIE the metal.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

TIE LIBERAL has received some re-
liable information regarding the adj
ditional passenger trains between Los
Angeles and Ell Paso, about which
there has been SO much talk during
the past few months. General Mana
ger Kruttschnitt says that at present
there is not enough travel to Justify
the running Of these additional trains
in the summer time, that ia the win
ter time the limited trains easily
handle the additional traffic. But
said Mr.. Kruttschnitt, "the Southern
Pacific has the equipment to put on
these trains just.as oon as the traffic
warrants it," The road is much more
anxlons to see them put on than are
any OF the patrons OF the road.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08


THE report Of the territorial
weather bureau for July has been re-
celyed. From IL it is learned that the
average temperature varied from
eighty degrees in the southeastern
portion of the territory, to sixty de-
grees in the mountains Of Colfax and
Taos counties. The precipitation
varied from less than two inches to
more than eight, the most water fall
ing in Uuion county, the least in San
Juan and Eddy. where there are large
irrigation canals, and rain is not
needed. The precipitation at Lords
burg was 2.62 inches, which was 0.97
inches above normal for that month.
No snow fell in the territory during
the month.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

Ever since the law requiring gamb-
ling tables to pay a license went into
effect the licenses in this county have
been put into the general school fund.
In San Miguel county, under the same
law, the money has gone into the pre-
cinct school fund Of the precinct
where the tables were located. Re-
Gently the San Miguel county school
superintendent secured an opinion
from the district attorney TO the effect
that this money should so into the
general school fund. The school
officers OF Las Vegas, not being salts
Ged with this ruling, went before the
district court aud secured a mandam-
us compelling the treasurer to put the
money into the precinct where the
tables were located, II the school
officers of Silver City, Deming and
Lordsburg should apply to the district
court Of this county and cur a sim
liar mandamus it would swell the
funds Of these precincts.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

AS PREDICTED In the LIBERAL the
Supreme Court Of the territory
promptly threw the celebrated coal
oil law overheard as unconstitutional.
AS the court did not get a whack at
this laws RAINING mate, the inspec-
tiOn Law, il still remains on the books.
II is lucky for the merchants Of this
county that the law was declared un-
constitutional before the district
court met. Evidence was being
gathered TO present to the grand jury
regarding the violations Of the law In
CihJs county. Inter the law every
pers0ap who had bought a gallon OF oil
OF the continental company since the
law went into effect, had violated the
law, aud MAS subject TO q dne Of $500,
besides CLERKS fees, sherif's and dis
tnct attorneys fees. This would have
been hard on the merchants but a
great snap FOR the officers. and court
officers enjoy snaps.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

A NEW section OF the laws OF the
United States has been discovered 10
New Mexico. IL Is the one which pro-
hlbits any federal oficer, except post
masters, holding a territorial position.
Governor Prince, Governor Thornton,
and Governor Oter0 all appointed
federal ONCE holder TO positions on
various territorial boards, positions TO
which we're attached no pay. and
nothing was thought OF 1t. Recently
this section Of the law was drawn To
the attention Of II. D. Bowman, who
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

holds the position Of receiver Of the
Las Cruces land ONCE, and regent Of
the Agricultural College. Mr.. Bow
man saw that he would have TO resign
one position or the other. AS the pay
attached to the position Of re-
celver was considerable, while
that attached to the Office OF
regent was nothing, it did not take
him long TO decide which position he
would keep, and he sent his reslgna-
tlon as regent 10 Governor Otero.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t sdothes the child, softens the gums,
allaYs all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
the best remedy for DiarhRa. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part OF the world,
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value is
incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and takeno
other kind.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

This invaluable remedy is one that
ought to be in every household. 1t
will cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, cuts bruises, burns, frosted
feet and ears, sore throat and sore
chest. II you have lame back il will
cure 1t. 1t penetrates to the seal OF
the disease. IL will cure stiff Joints
and contracted muscles after all rem
edies have failed. Those who have
been cripples for years have used Bal.
lard's snow liniment and thrown away
their crutches and been able TO walk
as well as ever. 1t will cure you. Price
so cents. Free trial bottle at Eagle
drug store. 1
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

But We will cure you it you will pay us.
Men who are Weak, Nervous and debili-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects Of
early evil habits, or later indiscretions,
which lead TO Premature Decay, consump-
ton or instantly, should send for and read
the "book of life." giving particulars for
d home cure. Sent (sealed) free, by ad
reasing DR.. Parker's Medical and surgi-
cal %instite. ISL North Spruce St., Nash
vile, Tenn. They guarantee a cure or no
pay.-The Sunday Morning
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08
DUNCAN AND soLOMONvILLE.
Mail and Express Line.

Stage leaves Solomonville Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at I a. m,
and arrives at Duncan at IL M, MAX
ing close connection with the A. &
N. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays at ~ m,
varriing at Solomonville at 9 p. m.
This line is equipped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare IS. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest aud safest
route to express matter to Solomon.
vile. NOAH GEEN, Prop.
SOlOmonville, A. T.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

Hamilton Clark, OF Chauncey, Ca,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes OF
which completely cured him. Beware
Of worthless and dangerous counter
feits. Roberts s. Leahy Mercantile
Company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

The great success of Chamberlain's
collie, cholera and diarrhoea remedy
In the treatment Of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale
by Eagle drug mercantile
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08

THE governor has appointed the
Hon. L. Bradford Prince as regent OF
the Agricultural College, in place Of
H.. d. Bowman, resigned. The gov
ernor could not have made . better
appointment, for the coca Of the
college.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-09-08
ID. N. Webb's bondsmen. Messrs

E. W. Webb's bondsmeu, Messrs.
]. NJ. Harper and G. H.. Washburn,
not being satisfied with the way he
has been carrying the mail on the
route between Bedrock and Lords
burg, have taken the matter into
their own hands, and will take turn
about carrying the mail until other
arrangements can be made.