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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10
Electric Cabs In New York.

In general appearance the New York
electric cabs are perhaps somewhat
different from any vehicle ever con-
structed. The fore body is somewhat
similar to al ordinary hansom-cab, but
rearwardly projecting from this part
Of the vehicle is a box III which the
batteries are housed. These batteries
are composed of a multitude Of lead
plates carried in boxes and immersed
III dilute acid. They are inserted or
removed by taking off the rear end Of
this so-called battery-box. For obvious
reasons the running gear IS composed
Of four wheels instead of two, as in the
ordinary cab, and their appearance to
say the least is striking. Aside from
the small diameter and extremely
massive construction, they are fitted
with immense pneumatic tires five
inches in diameter made up Of rubber
stock from five-eighths to one inch
thick. These tires are pumped to q
pressure Of about eighty pounds. An
other radical departure from ordinary
practice is embodied in the arrange
ment of the front wheels as drivers.
the vehicle being steered by the rear
wheels. Each cab is fitted with two
two-horse power electric motors, one
Of which is geared to each driving
wheel. The motors are entirely en-
cased, and are attached to the axle
al acent TO the wheels. The steering
! gear is entirely different from that Of
the h rse-drawn vehicle. Each steer
ing wheel revolves on a short axle
pivo.ed close to the hub on an axle
tree, so that it turns on an independ-
ent pivot. The two short steering
axles are, however, connected to-
gether by various rods, 50 that both
wheels move together. - Harper's
Weekly.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10
TIE ~HONEYSUCkLE.

"Thh clover. said the humming-bird,
"Wa. fashioned for the bee
R.tt le'er a flower. "a | have heard,
Nts ever made for me-
pa-eia. zephyr paused. and stirred
IN mooni.t drops Of dew
70 e..rtL, and for the humming-bird
Inc L~oLeyauckle grew.
-Harper's Weekly.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10

the Teeth: What to call the Different Parts Of the
Animal! How to Shoe = Horse Properly! Az thi>
and other Valuable Information can b. obtstnsd BY
reading our AG ILLUSTRATED
HORSE BOOK, which We VIII forward. poaa
paid, on receipt Of only ~ Genie In s&anpa.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10
JIMMIE'S
AMBITION,
EV LESTER L. LOCKWOOD.
"T3ilo, jim! What up now?"

Nfleu l h1aaSI 70 btb = 10" more
nails IN"
Sam Simulins vaultel the low fence,
and. standing with his hands III his
pockets, watched jim 4 few moments.
Then he gave III amused whistle. Il
cay. jim, there's nothing like having
.onyeniences to work with. Now, if
/ were to build a chicken coop /
should be silly enough to use new
wire eightpennies aud a steel-tipped
hammer, bat [ daresay I'm quite be-
bind the times, and tn It assorted sizes
n bent and rusty nails and a slippery
.tone to drive them i'll with are the
latest improved implements-a sort OF
renaissance in carpentry. eh?"
"Not exactly" replied Jim, laugh
ing, "but it gives you a chance to air
that French pronunciation that you
had to stay for after school for last
night. So the e's some good nm
from my Impoverished resources; after
all. that was the phrase l struck on
yesterday"
Don't Miss Lamb put Ms through
the definitions and pronunciations for
I'll they ne worth, though? Father
nays if this thing keeps up he'll have
70 buy il new dictionary before the
year IS out-such wear on it, You know.
But, to resume the original theme
What are you going TO put ID your
coop when it is doncY'
''That Is also Miss Lambs doing.
You see, she knows all about my
poultry knows I'm saving up
TO 90 into the chicken business, I
mean-and yesterday she showed me
: chance to begin. The folks where
Hhe boards are regular chicken cranks,
vou knoN-tine stock, incubators, and
oil that. Well, yesterday she heard
Mrs. Jansen says that she had 4 hen
30 determined to set that she couldn't
break her up. and that she'd sell her
very cheap to get rid of her. 50 Miss
Lamb told her about me-. and she
offered to sell me the hen and a set
ting OF fifteen cggs--all good stock,
too. mind you-for 81. Don't you
call tha. a layout now"
"Tis. for a fact. And you happen
ei TO have tue dollar:"
"Aes; Two saved up Sis, and if I
can get the coop done I'm going after
school tonight for the hem
And | suppose yon Will buy a
bicycle with the proceeds? But that
doesn't explain Why You are using
rusty naiis and 4 stone hammer
why, you see, our hammer IS lost,
AS usual. Some of the children ~
always getting away with it, and |
can't afford tospend my extra Is cents
On nails. That has to so for chicken
feed, and | don't know when I'll have
= chance to earn any more. So Tn
drawing these nails out of the boxes
on the kindling pile. They are really
mine, You know. | worked for then
IT Mr.. Lakes grocery last vacation
Going into business on q ~strictl,
lash basis. eh?'
Eyes. stree. That's my ticket
every time
"been reading the life of Rockefel
ler and al those penuiless-boy mil
iionaires. | suppose
jim flushed.
We'll, that's the way to begin. any
how" I've said, stnrdilv, venchin:
at a stubborn nail with the cold chisel
but ! do wish they wouldn't Away
lose the hammer"
Why don't YOU wait til! it turn
up?"
TOO much risk. You must max
hay while the sun sh nes,' you know
IN other words. set heas Will
they're in the notion
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10

Uolng into the poultry business
with one hen is too slow for me. I'm
going to klondil.e as soon as school is
out, aud when / strike it ricn in mines
you'll be putterlng away with an old
c%lucking hen and Il half-dozen crawny
Chickens"
"All right" responded Jim,
cheerilv. 1T may be slow, but "a
bird in the hand is worth two in the
BUSH"
(Which, being translated. meal
a hen IN the coop IS worth two mines
III the ground l suppose?"
That about the size Of il. But
/ say, Sam, before YOU start for Klon-
stone lying at vour feet-tLe smooth
one that looks like a petrifed potato?
This loose granite chips off So
1T does Look like a p~otato-tbe
white elephant varie',y," said Sam,
tossing the stone to jim.
"Ihank YOU. This will make a
fine hamlner-so hard and smooth
"Ha. la, Hal ! should say sou
for at the first stroke on the rusty nail
= At Tx oto4iC III WV, IL hdlA
falling to the ground and the nail head
grazing Jim's hand. As he turnel
his hand over to examine the scratch
the broken surface Of the stone
caught his eye. He gave a loud
whistle.
Look here, Sam. Stop your laugh
ing and see what is inside your white
elephant potato
With that keen interest in 'speci-
mems which is the natural birthright
Of every Rocky Mountain boy. Sam
stepped eagerly forward.
''Geode?'
"Not lnrchi Nothing so common
as that. / never saw anything like
it,"
'tWhat do you reckon it is?"
jim shook his head, turning the
stone from side to side and letting the
sunlight play over its surface and re-
veal its delicate beauty, for in the
hea t Of the common brown stone lay
a circular ribbed hollow lined with
mother-of-pearl and in one side of this
polished nest was cluster Of crystals.
ct must be the impression of a
fossil shell" said Sam, eying it intent
~.
"Why, yes-of course"
And jim stopped to pick up the
other half Of the stone.
eyes, here it il. Did you ever see
anything SO perfect? Some spiral
thing that seems to go way down into
H. ~ J,,,t 1,,]- - kko .~lo-
will you? Rainbow tints, every one!
And-see?-here is the hole where
that little bunch OF crystals was broken
out, and the inside of the she'll, or
Observation-Disclosures it isis lined
with crystals as far down as you can
see
Jim, you're in luck. You can sell
it at the museum, and for q good
price, too
NO, | shall give it to Miss Lamb
for her cabinet. ] owe her something
for her starting me in business"
II do believe jim, you'd give away
Your head if it was not we'll fastened
on your shoulders. Bat come, there's
the first bell and We must hurry
Miss Lambs admiration OF the fossil
was al! that lie could have desired.
II cannot tell you what it is" she
said, but I am sure it is something
too rare for you to give away. /
ought to have 4 considerable mone>
value. | cannot accept it from vor
until / have ascertained its worth"
.'All right. them said Jim, wink
inc at Sam. :You can sell it if vor
wish, and all above s. that it brings
you may give to me for my chicke,
house.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-10
Here 1t Is!

Want 70 leAn all a5out .
Horse! How to Pick Out .
Good One! Know Inperfsc-
tions and so Guard against
Fraud? Detect Disease and
Effect . Cure when same Is
possible! Tell the Ago by
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-02

-sN.Fo- nnr I0r EAfsy Ceare
- sSsSSG. 61aa1 uQSo sne.0 Al 1yu9s3ets
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-02
JOHN skBAsTIAI

.-To-1sac for Fifty Cent?
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makee waaa
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-02

est blessing of my life.'
DR.. Miles Remedies
arc sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
| ene6ts or money re-
landed. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
0R. NILES MEDICA
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
More Strawberries.

Accompanying P. H. Cherry, who arrived in this city Thursday night, was Mir. A. R. Knight, a grape grower from New York state. He comes to take charge of Mr. Cherry's farm at Heath, six miles north of town, and make it a first class fruit farm. Mir Knight has hls family with him and they left on this afternoons train for their new home. They like this coun- try very much. The work of planting fifteen acres in strawberries will begin at once. Mir. Cherry is also having fifteen acres planted on his fruit farm just east of town. When this work is done he will have fifty acres in straw berries.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
THE RECEPTION.
Rev. ii. R. Schermerhorn Given a
 Formal Reception.

As previously announced large number of the friends of Rev. H. R. Schermerhorn and wife, and particu- larly members of the Presbyterian Church and the M. E. Church South, assembled at the opera house Tuesday night and gave the couple very cor dial reception.
 Light refreshments in the form of cake and coffee were served freely to all; and some of Mena's best singers joined in singing few popular songs. Mrs Long charming those present with vocal solo that was loudly en- cored.
 A. ". StJohn being pressed in as master of ceremonies, made few re- m arks referring to the expected de- parture of the pastor and his wife and called on Rev. Schermerhorn for few remarks. He responded in very pleasant manner, referring with kind many warm friends he had made.
 He was followed by Judge J. c, Byers and Dr. Dagg, the former repre- senting the Christian Church and the latter M. k. South, Rev. Green being unavoidably absent.
 The singers present then united in singing "Blest be the Ties That Bind, !" concluding with America" nearly all joining in voicing the pathetic strains
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Andy WimberIy Dead.

Andy Wimberly, prominent farmer living near Egger, died Saturday night, March, Is, 1899, at the age of forty years. after only short sickness with pneumonia. Mir. Wimberly was a member of the petit jury during the last tarm of court, and was taken sick
 while on duty. He was excused and taken home where he grew gradually worse until his death. The deceased belonged to one of the oldest and most highly respected families In this sect Polk county and leaves wife and three children. The funeral takes place this afternoon and his remains will be intered in Big Fork cemetery.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
A Good Long Run.

The delivery team of j. E. Little john & Co, in an unguarded moment while standing in front of N. M. Roach's provision establishment, ran away just before noon. They went straight down Herman street to Jansen ave- nue, and west on Jansen for about half a mile to St. John street, where one of the horses ran into wagon and was knocked down. No special damage was done to horses or wagon.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Port Arthur Excursion.

The excursion train to Port Arthur on account of the celebration of the completion of the canal passed through this morning, arriving hero at 5:20. The train. was composed of nine cars in all and was heavily loaded. It was due to arrive at 2;50 but on account of the heavy train it was impossible to make schedule time.
 grand time is anticipated at the new Gulf town and some of our citi. zens will go by to-night's tram.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
vIcTEM OF pNEUnoNIA.
Charles Fish Died This Morning. After,
 Brief Illness.

Charles Fish, proprietor of Fish's Second Hand Store. died at il:20 today at his residence in the rear of his store. of pneumonia and it's complications. He was taken sick and called a phy- sician about week ago, but was in a low condition then. He gradually sank under the weight Of the disease until death relieved him. He was a man we'll mp in years and had not been we'll for several months, having had n hard spell of sickness during the win- ter.
 He leaves a wife and four children one of whom is a young man who has been at Fort Smith for some time. He was telegraphed for this morning and is expected on to-night's train.
 Mir. Fish came here and started a second hand store over two years ago, and by fair and honest dealing has made many friends and built up a good business.
 The funeral will be held some time tomorrow but the hour has not been decided upon as the family is expect ing relatives to arrive during the day.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
TO SECURE A HOSPITAL
A Strong Pull Being Made to Locate
 it at Mena.

As previously outlined in the Star, Mena is being recognized as the proper place for the location of the new rail way hospital, soon to be located at some place on the line.
 The high altitude and we'll known healthfulness of this central division polnt, makes it pre- e-eminently the place for a railway hospital as all know.
 in an interview with Dr. J. k. Davis, the division surgeon, that gentleman stated that there was hardly a doubt but that this place would be selected, and lhat the matter would be definitely ssttied in a short time now. He also stated that he expected to go to Kan sas City in a few days. backed by . strong petition from railroad men and others, .o try and have Mena selected as the place
The Mena star., 1899-03-23

only twenty eight members enrolled and since coming to Mena the number has reached forty and will not stop until at least fifty members are on the list The regular meetings will be held Sunday nights at the Masonic hall, the lodges headquarters. The follow ing is list of the officers:
 .. K. Winans, chief conductor; W. H. Tobin. assistant chef conductor; T. J. $. Young, senior conductor-~W E. Humphrey, junior conductor; G. w. James, inside sentinel; 0. Bush, outside sentinel.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
C. D. SHARP DEAD.
Succumbs to the Dreaded Disease,
 Irritation of the Brain.

Irritation of the Brain.
 After only five days ot sickness Mir. Chas. D. Sharp died at the home of his nephew Mr. c. A. Smith, in this city, at about o'clock Tuesday night, March 2l, 1899.
 When he was taken ill last Friday morning his case was pronounced spi- nal meningitis but later it developed into irritation of the brain. Almost throughout his sickness he was un. conscious and suffered greatly. Medi- cal aid was constantly in attendance but the disease had so fastened it's hold that it seemed impossible to break it.
 His relatives were telegraphed for and yesterday his father-in-law, Elder 1. w. Clark, arrived from Terrell, Texas. only few hours before bis death.
 The remains were taken to Honey grove, Texas, for intermcnt, leaving on the south bound train to-day.
 Mir. Sharp has been in business in our city for about two years and has many friends who mourn his death
 He was a member and a faithful worker in the M. E. Church, south, and will be greatly missed by that organization.
 The Knights of Pythias and the Or der of Red Men attended the remains from the house of MT. Smith to the station.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Narrow Escape.

Saturday night Mir. and Mrs H. J. Conley, living north of town, on walk ing from sound sleep, found that fire had rolled down from their fireplace and set some things on fire which was on or near their sewing machine. By prompt action. and chancing to have plenty of water near, they soon ex- tiuguished the fire but the floor and wood work of the machine was badly burned and they felt that they came near loosiug their home.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH SOCIAL.
The Boomers the Ladies Wore, Were
 EuIi-BioWn Roses.


 The Bloomer social given at the First Christian church last evening, was not without Imaginable side, as a great many evidently misconceived the ladies motives and purposes, miscon- struing the burial of the new wo- man" into the wearing of her bloom CTS, wheaeas they wore full blown roses with grace and dignity. Hence the attendance was not up to expecta- tion.
 The supper was great success, the net proceeds were very satisfactory to the ladies, and the burial of the "new woman" met with universal approba- tion.
 The instrumental quartetts by MT. and Mrs. Rigley, Mrs. Palmer and Miss Anna Rouse, were superb. Altogether it was an occasion for rejoicing and enjoyment.
 Unused cakes were sold readily at auction after supper, and brought good prices. Colonel J. c. Byers. the biggest man in attendance, carried away the biggest and most beautiful cake, the one made and donated by Mrs Sam Badt, but refused to buy a second on the untenable ground II am no hog"
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION.
The "Dutch John'' Place Sold, and to
 be Made an Addition to Mena.

be Made an Addition to Mena.
 Mir and Mrs. John Zwicker sold their valuable l60 acre tract of land adjoin- ing Mena on the North, on Monday, to J. F. Todd and A. w St. John; the consideration being $4,00o. This tract of land joins the original townsite, and the Mosier addition on the north, and is only four blocks distant from the court house. From this point it be- gins to raise untilit reaches an altitude of about 150 feet above Mena, where a beautiful level or table land stretches away to near Rich Mountain.
 With the exception of about eighty acres that Mr. Zwicker has cleared and cultivated, aud upon which he has a nice vineyard and small orchard, the entire tract is covered with native for est trees, numerous pines being ready to work into lumber.
 It is the intention of N essrs St. John and Todd to survey and platt in- to parks, lots and streets with winding or serpentine driveways, the eighty acres nearest town, as the Highland Park addition. and then place the lots on the market for sale. This work will be begun at once.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Order of Railway Conductors.

The Caddo Division No. 3s0 of the Order of Railway Conductors have moved their headquarters from Shreve- port to Mena. The change is made because Mena being the midway divis- ion point IS the home or headquarters of the largest number of the conduc- tors and the Division will be greatly strengthed and increased by the change At Shreveport there were
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
THE LAST DAY OF COURT.
Judge Feazel Goes Home To-rIorrow
 Morning
THURSDAYS SESSION.


 This term of circuit court will prob ably close this evening after nine day session Tn which Judge Feazel has crowded an immense amount of busl- ness.
 The case ot F. W. Jaques vs. Vim. Clements, which was before the court yesterday afternoon was the last case tried by the jury and was decided in favor of the defendent.
 To-day most of the morning was ta- ken up in the discussion of the case of J. I. Alley vs. Fred Salyers for the possession of lot on De Queen street next to Mir. Salyers' livery stable. The case was decided in favor of Mir. Alley, but will be appealed.
 Colonel McNeil, the newly appointed railroad commissioner, appeared in court and asked that the decree for di- vorce Tn the case of w. T. Booker, vs Emily Booker be set aside. It caused considerable interest, as one of the parties has married again. The judge refused to set aside the decree
 The afternoon was spent in trying cases of minor importance and clearing up the dockets preparatory to adjourn ing court. Judge Feazel will leave for his home tomorrow morning.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Visitors From De Queen.

Berry Akin, E. (. Enoch, E. H. Will liamson, w. S Morris. E c. Winford and Elmer Williamson. all of De Queen, came up to Mena, yesterday, to attend the Red Mems lodge last night, and the ball tonight. Messrs. Akin as1S Enoch are old friends of Dr. Saw age, and are visiting him.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. &c. The genuine has l.. B. .. on each tablet. xviIs
The Mena star., 1899-03-23
Nice Presents.

Engnieer T. J. Clayt on, the candi- date for alderman of the third ward, made his vile two elegant presents, in the form of a sideboa and kitchen cabinet. The fact that they were made in Mena by one of our mechanics, gives tbem more than usual impor- tance, and worthy of special mention. Mir. Will Palmer is the maker, and has proved very superior mechanic and worker in wood, as all can see who examine this piece of furniture Mrs. Clayton has reason to be proud of the presents and Mr. Palmer of his skill and workmanship.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23


 H. l.. Norwood and family are at home now in the Landes property, where they moved last week.
 Mir. Geo. Clark is reported much better to-day, strong hopes being en- tertained that he will recover
 Jeff Upshaw is making some addl- tions to his saloon. Lumber is fur nished by the Mena Lumber Go. It is expected that work will begin on an extensive addition to hotel Will helmina at Mt. Mena in short time. Harold Dewees, prominent attor- ney from Cannclton Ind. arrived to- day with view Of locating in Mena-
 Geo. A. Clark, of the Clark Hotel. is quite seriously sick. His naturally poor health causes much fear for his recovery.
 The Mena Lumber Go, has complet- ed the delivery of lum Der on the con- tract with the Ice and Cold Storage Company.
 F. O. Roberts and wife left yesterday for Memphis, Tenn, after two months, visit with Mrs. A. Frady, Mrs. Roberts mother.
 P. H. Cherry arrived Friday from St. Louis, expecting to remain here several days looking after his exten- sive fruit interests.
 A. Sears was caller, Thursday, with cash-up renewal for the Star, and promise of enthusiastic support for the citizens city ticket. S. J. Philpot, of Egger, was in town to-day and reports that Widow Horn, living near that place. died Thursday and was buried Wednesday. 
 Ex-Mayor T. NJ. Carder. who had slight stroke of paralysis several days ago, is slowly recovering and will be around all right in short time.
 Mrs. A. Wroth and daughter, Mrs, Oc den, of Omaha, are here visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. l.. Dea- con. who moved here last November.
 Joe P. Landes returned from busi- ness trp to Sedalia and Kansas City to.day and was accompanied by his brother John S. Landes, of Kansas City
 N. NJ. Roach informs us that the car load of berry boxes and crates ordered for this market will arrive in few days and all berry growers shall take due notice.
 John Paul is adding a barn and greenhouse to his residence, which IS just being completed on the east side. Lumber is being furnished by the Mena Lumber Company.
 OF Wilcox and wife are preparing to 20 to housekeeping. They have rented a house in the east part of town on Herman street.
 A. Gallagher. the former popular merchant of this city, who went from here to Shawnee, o. T., has again changed his location and IS now at Mansfield. Arkansas ]. D. Shaver and family have moved into their new home, the Johnson property at the west end Of Port Ar tbur avenue. which Mir. Shaver pur- chased a short time ago.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23

T. D. Shaver and family have moved into their new home, the Johnson nronertv at the west end of Port Ar thur avenue, which Mir. Shaver pur- chased short time ago.
The Mena star., 1899-03-23

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