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The Mena star., 1899-04-20
New Machinery Ordered.

The Mena Lumber Go. has placed an order for another large planer to use in their mills at this place. They will enlarge their floor capacity and other wise add to the mill so that their ca pacity will reach sixty car loads of dressed lumber per month. This indi cates in substantial manner the in creased demand for their product. and will not only prove beneficial to tho company but will furnish work fol more men and be direct benefit ts the town.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
From Nebraska

c. A. Convers with family of ten. arrived Saturday from Nebraska They drove through bringing consider able stock with them, and were six weeks making the trip. Mir. Convers bought property in the south part of town last year and will now build . house and make his home. He is an engineer and expects to get work at the sawmills. Charles Winter and family accompanied MT. Copvers ( the trip and have purchased home il the south part of town. They sa there are number of people at the old home who expect to move hel t his fall
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
A NEW STATE CAPITOL.
THE KIMBELL BILL PASSES BOTH
 HOUSES.
The Arkansas Legislature Gives the State New CapitoI-A r1iliion
 Dollar House.

The last grand struggle which took place yesterday in the state legisIa- ture over the proposed new capitol building was successful. The house passed bill, which passed the senate March, 20, providing for new bnild- ing, the cost of which is not to exceed one million dollars. The state capitol commissioners to be composed of the governor and six electors of the state.
 There was strong opposition, the bill passing on vote of 4S to 35.
 The bill will be sent to the governor at once for his sig nature so he can ap- point the capital commission before legislature adjourns next Wednesday.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
A PHANTOM BALL.
A Most Enjoyable Evening Splen-
 did rgusic.

did rgusic.
 The phantom ball, given at the opera house, Wednesday night. by J.K Shinn and w. R. Page, was most enjoyable fair.
 Those invited were requested to bring sheet and pillow slip and were thus masked during the grand march and for several dances. The grand march was led by MT. J. K Shinn and Mrs. Joe Frady, and was partici- pated in by over twenty couples. Splendid music was furnished by the Mena Orchestra and was appreciated by all present. Messrs. Shinn and Page proved them selves excellent hosts and were ac- corded a warm appriciation by all who enjoyed this novel dance. All present enjoyed the occasion supremely and will remember this ball with feelings of delight.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
A Stock Ranch.

J. T. Lanes and k. Mcdonald, two extensive stock raisers, of Trenton, Mo, after spending a few days look ing over this country, purchased of C.. B. Dennis fine stock ranch two miles east of Mena. These gentlemen ex- pect to move here soon bringing a fine lot of stock with them and going into the stock raising business extensively. They are confident that this country is especially adapted for stock raising, and have secured beautiful body of land we'll watered and especially suit ed for that business
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Dr.. Sorrels' Case Dismissed.

The case against Dr. Walter Sorrels. charging him with bastardy, as re- ported in the Star few days ago, come up for trial before Judge Math- eny yesterday. Mrs. Brooks, the com blaming witness, refused to appear, but was brought into court on an or der from the judge, and the case was examined and the defendand dis charged.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Mayors Office Moved.

In accordance with the report of the committee. appointed for the purpose, and on confirmation of the city coun- cil. room in the Hamilton block was
 leased for the mayors office. and Friday morning the desks, fixtures, etc, be- longing to the city, were moved from the Blocksom block to that place. The court room is now on the ground floor and is very convenient for the mayor.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Postmaster Miller Dead.

Thursday morning at o'clock, Nj Quillin Miller, postmaster ut Dalla died of rheumatism of the heart. [ has been resident of Polk county I. good many years and was wei, re- spected man. The funeral will be held at u o'clock to- morrow and the remains inferred in the Dallas ceme tery.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Sidewalks Being Cleared.

There is an ordinance prohibiting the obstruction of the sidewalks by piling merchandise and other articles on them. and Mayor Hamilton directed the marshal to enforce the law. As result the sidewalks are being va catcd Monday.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Want Our Bonds

Mayor Hamilton is in receipt of ser eral inquiries, some by wire and by mail, making inquiry about our water works bonds. The tenor of the inqui. ries show that they are being sought after and will bring good prices.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
AN IMMIGRATION BUREAU.
One Being Formed to Secure Farmers
 and Fruit Growers.

Yesterday afternoon, by invi tation, several prominent business and real estate men met at the office of McPhet- ridge & Johnson to consider the pro- priety of organizing to thoroughly advertise this country and induce immigration to settle the agricultural and fruit lands, to be had so plentiful and cheap here.
 The meeting was called to order by Mir. Andrew Johnson, who briefly outlined the objects, and on motion, A. w. St John was chosen chairman and H. E. Robb secretary. Mir. Johnson briefly outlined the plan of the organi- zation, and remarks were made along the same lines by E. M. Green. F. Nj. Reeves, John H. Hamilton, George B. Dennis and others.
 After all matters had been duly con- sidered, committee of three. consist ing of Andrew Johnson, G. B. Dennls and T. E. Beck was chosen to formulate plan of organization in writing and report at a meeting to be held at the same place at P m., Thursday, April 20th.
 It is understood that after the plan of organization has been perfected, a public meeting of representative men of the county at large, will be called with view of inlisting all who are in any way interested in the movement.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
Horseshoe Restaurant Robbed.

The Horseshoe restaurant, at the corner of De Queen street and Sher- wood avenue, was robbed some time Tuesday night.
 The proprietors, McCui ston x Golf employed man by the name of Harry Smith, who came here few days ago, as night clerk. Last night the pro- prietors went home as usual, leaving Smith in charge. The restaurant had good trade during the fore part of the night, and early this morning Smith took what cash. was in the drawer-probably about S2o-two box es of cigars, some tobacco and pistol, and Init the road" The sheriff was notified and is on the watch for clue by which the thief may be captured
The Mena star., 1899-04-20


 business interests and make short visit with relatives.
 M. A. Stratton, a prominent young business man of Windsor. Mo-, arrived Tn the city Monday. He came to see Mena and is much pleased,
 The Treat building on Mena street IS being shelved and arranged for a millinery store. Misses Murray and Ezell are to oe the propretors. Mrs. J. c. Farnham returned to her home at Big Springs, Texas, last week and reports strawberries and other gar den stuff in the market there.
 MT. c. E. Anderson, of Acorn, was in town Saturday and called In and had the weekly Star sent to an uncle in South Carolina and one in Florida.
 Mrs A. H. Colton left Tuesday for her old home in Waterloo, Iowa, for visit with her mother. She we'll remain there through the summer.
 The new proprietors of the Star Pharmacy have adopted the firm name of Davis Conklin Drug Co.,, and are now in charge and doing business. W. T. Graham, of Howard, was in Mena Monday laying in stock of groceries for the purpose of opening a grocery and provision store at that place.
 John Garrett returned Saturday from Shawnee, Okla, where he has been on business. His ister-in-law, Miss Florence Cowdon, came with him for a visit.
 cape from being caught by moving car on the Mena street crossing this morning as he was driving in his buggy.
 Mrs. B. l.. Lewis. sister of Conductor Phillips, of Neosho. Mo-, arrived Friday morning to make her home here. Mr. Lewis is isl the employ of the bridge department.
 Mrs. Joe P Landes started Tnes- day afternoon for Clinton, Mo-, to attend W. c. T. U. convention, which meets there this week. She expects tc return Saturday.
 On account of the delay in beginning the collection of taxes in this county, Sheriff Johnson has extended the time another week, giving the taxpayers ample time to get in before the penalty is added,
 Nell Stanridge, prosperous farm el from the east part of the county, ha: purchased two lots in the east part O town, through c, B. Dennis. He ex poets to build two houses on this prop erty to rent.
 Conductor J. J Myers has let thu contract to N. B. Barden for foul room cottage to be built on the lott Mr. Myers owns at the corner of Por Arthur avenue and Armour street Work will begin at once.
 Mir. D, Fl. Hopkins came over from Dallas Saturday. He reports rainfall of 1. 30 inches. He also says that h, never saw the ground Tn finer con dition for crops, with splendid pros poets for fruit of all kinds excep peaches.
 Mrs. Dr. Will Sanders. of Hager Grove, Mo, arrived here Thursday fol a months visit with her brother. Mir c. 0. Palmer, and other relatives. Mrs Sanders owns ten acre tract of lant adjoining town, which has been plat ted for town lots.
 Mrs. James Mccormick, accompanied by son and daughter, arrived Satur day from Buffalo, N. Y., to join thei husband and father who is an engin ger on the road, and make their hom here. They find it almost impossible to rent house to live in.
 John Falls was placed in the count, iail Eridav He was arrested Mon
The Mena star., 1899-04-20
2 LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

%@@@@~@@~@@~%@~@~~~@~~~@ Engineer John Paul is reported much better.
 W. R. Blocbsom made trip to Stil- we'll yesterday evening, returning this morning.
 The March wind is infringing on the April weather.
 D. H. Shearer is giving his house fresh coat of paint.
 William Coleman is building neat cottage on north Mena street.
 Newbanks & Sons commenced work Monday on the cottage for J. w. Carey. MT and Mrs. J. l.. Cramer started for weeks stay at Kansas City Thurs day.
 Mr. J. Harshmau is building another cOtLdRC lOL lChV HI bAC WCoV Pdtl Ol town.
 J. K Kloyd has purchased fine, large safe for use in his hardware store.
 The new council chamber is being papered and otherwise improved in ap- pearance.
 Robert Russell is loading ties at Rust, Hatfield and Cove, for the Burlington.
 MT. J. G. Jackson has made some improvements on the interior of his drug store.
 J. G. Jackson is preparing to build a residence on his property on Port Ar thur avenue.
 The new city police will wear new badges this week, being furnished by E. P. Smith.
 Alderman T. J. Clayton is building a neat addition to his house on St. John street
 J. K. Lloyd received choice lot of roses Saturday, from his home at San Antone. Texas.
 Engineer J. E. Watts is having a sidewalk laid in front of his house on Japssen avenue.
 Deputy Sheriff B. F. Gipson and wife came up from Hatfield Monday to at tend to some shopping.
 Miss Josie Garrett has purchased a lot in the Doran addition on which she expects to build house.
 Marriage license was issued on the 10th to c. o. Allen and Miss Phenie Fail, both of this county. Will Maher is here from Shreveport visiting Ms. D. J. Cavitt.
 Miss Flora Chadsey, sister of Mrs. c, H. Cole. left Saturday for weeks visit with friends in Poteau.
 Pole McPhetrige left Monday for Sevier county. He says he is going over to see who stole a hog.
 Engineer John Paul who has been quite ill for several days, is reported getting along nicely to-day.
 Mr. and Mrs. $. P. Fulsom have rented cottage on St John street and will moved into it Friday
 Jailo- w w. White is preparing to move in the lower story of Dr. Max wells house on De Queen Street.
 Daniel Byrnes came in with three capitalists and drove them out to the mining property east of Hatfield.
 J. w. Cary has bought lot on Am .sterdam street and will commence the erection of nice six-room cottage.
 k. P Smith has had a panel o1 fancy turned posts placed at the end o1 his counter to protect his work bench.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

M. A. Stratton, prominent young business man of Windsor Mo-, arrived in the city Monday. He came to see Mena and is much pleased,
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Dr. W. s. Sanders, of Hager's Grove, Mo- arrived last night to look alter business interests and make short visit with relatives.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

The Treat building on Mena street IS being shelved and arranged for 8 millinery store. Misses Murray and Ezell are to oe the propretors.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Jailo- W. W. White is preparing te move in the lower story of Dr. Max wells house on De Queen Street.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

MT. and Mrs. $. P. Fulsom have rented cottage on St. John street and will moved into it Friday.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Queensware. glassware and notions at the very lowest prices at the Racket Store.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Daniel Byrnes came in with thre capitalists and drove them out to th' mining property east of Hatfield.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Engineer John Paul who has been quite ill for several days, is reported getting along nicely to-day.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

J. w. Cary has bought lot on Am .sterdam street and will commence tn erection of nice six-room cottage.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Mrs. J. c. Farnham returned to her home at Big Springs, Texas, last week and reports strawberries and other gar den stuff in the market there.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Pole McPhetrige left Monday for Sevier county. He says he is going over to see who stole hog.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

William Kagel. of St. Louis, arrived Saturday for the purpose of putting in place the engine for the ice and cold storage plant here. The machinery is all here, but the indictment weather has delayed matters so that the engine cannot be placed for several days yet Mir. Kagle came here from Paris, Texas, where he has put in the ma chinery for an ice plant.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Mrs. James Mccormick, accompanied by son and daughter, arrived Satur- day from Buffalo, N. Y., to join their husband and father who is an engin- ger on the road, and make their home here They find it almost impossible to rent house to live in.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

John Falls was placed in the county jail Friday. He was arrested Mon day by Deputy Sheriff Cunningham on warrant from the grand jury, charg- ing hlm with gaming. He was allowed few days time in which to give bond, but failed and was locked up to await the September term of court.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

E. P. Smith has had panel oi fancy turned posts placed at the end oi his counter to protect his work bench.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Mrs. Dr. Will Sanders, of Hagers Grove, Mo, arrived here Thursday for a months visit with her brother, Mr. 0. 0. Palmer, and other relatives. Mrs. Sanders owns a ten acre tract of land adjoining town, which has been plat ted for town lots.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Large line of tin and granite were received this week atthe Racket Store.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

MT. c. E. Anderson, of Acorn, was in town Saturday and called In and had the weekly Star sent to an uncle in South Carolina and one in Florida.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Miss Flora Chadsey, sister of Mrs. C., H. Cole. left Saturday for weeks visit with friends in Poteau.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

Mrs. c. F. Morrison and daughter, Lucy, returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Missouri and Kansas.
The Mena star., 1899-04-20

capitalists and drove them out to the mining property east of Hatfield.
 J. w. Cary has bought lot on Am .sterdam street and will commence the erection of nice six-room cottage.
 k. P. Smith has had a panel Of fancy turned posts placed at the end or his counter to protect his work bench.
 Mrs. c. F. Morrison and daughter, Lucy, returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Missouri and Kansas.
 Mena's first street ear went down Mena street Friday in the form of small house on trucks with four horses to it.
 D. T. Bradley and his son-in'law, w. D. Marshal. of Moberly, Mo, are Tn our city looking fer land suitable for a stock ranch.
 Conductor X. N. Smith and family, of Shreveport, moved to our city last week and are now at home in one or the company cottages on Fleming street
 Large line of tin and granite were received this week at.the Racket Store.
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LEGISLATIVE.

The house voted down more than a score
of amendments to the appropriation bill
and adopted two, passed bills regulating
fraternsl insurance organizations, mpos
ing a tax on peddlers, to impose occupas
ton tax on leasers Of cotton machinery,
placing Gatesville re;ormatory under msa
agemcnt of the penltentiary board.
The senate listened TO memorials for aud
against the antitrust bill; voted down
amendments to the Dallas charter bill and
passed it finally; Fort Worth charter bill
was passed: new Katy consolidation bill
was passed inally; set down the antitrust
hill as special order for today; adopted the
conference report on the Texas and New
Orleans consolidation bill; passed several
local bills; passed bill to preserve State
property
Believed to be a certainty that the anti
uust bill viii pass without amendment
save that putting it In effect January /.
1900.
Friends of the consolidation bills are fill
clustering to prevent committee meetings
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DOMESTIC.

Governor Gage Of California has appoint.
cd Dan Burns &c United States senator
the legislature having failed to elect
Governor Jones of Arkansas forbids the
IMPORTATION of negro miners, and Federal
Judge Rogers has Issued an injunction
against the striking miners AZ the Hunt
inston mines there is a clash OF authority
between State and Federal courts
sheriff Maddox Of Van Buren, county.
Ark, has notified tho governor that, in-
stead of having been killed by a mob, VIII
Harden WIS assaasinated by his guards
l.iee Strickland. tho negro preacher i'm
plcated by Sam Hose in the Crawford
murder, hanged by the mob, despite tho
pleading Of his white landlord.
Bud Cook, a negro, given 100 lashes by
q mob at Rice, Ga.
Tho Mazet Investigation at New York
has excused Boss Croker until August 20.
The New York assembly. by n vote of
los to 3 passed the senate anti trust bill
Governor Gambler OF Georgia attributes
lynchngs to tho evils of politics and the
corrupt practices OF lawyers.
Tx United States officers arrested for
completely in the manufacture of counter
felt money and tobacco stamps
DISASTROUS crevasse in Bayou La Fourche
below Racelaod. Several fine plantations
ruined.
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STATE.

Judge Clint directed the special atten-
tion 81 the Dalla5 grand Jury to the rumors
aud charges Of malfeasanoe In office OF
city officials,
About 100000 cigars have been seized by
revenue agents at Galveston.
Withdrawal OF the Tenth cnyalry viii
leave the TeSas border practically un-
guarded {
Eureka Banana company. doing busi-
ncss at Galveston, has been absorbed by
bigger trust.
Chnaman is on trial for murder at
Ilaletsvile.
Mass meeting at Greenvre Endorsed the
antitrust bill.
There is much rejoicing at Dallas over
the passage of the charter bill.
Tho quarantine against Mexican ports
will be continued
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around his neck. He was hauled of the
ground, but was let down to allow him to
confess. He refused to do so and the
lynchers were about to haul him UP again
when the son OF Marshal Givens came upon
the scene and asked that the trnchlng not
occur so near his fathers home.
The negro was then taken to the yard In
the rear of Or. w. $. cellars home and
tied up to a persimmon tree and left hang
Ing
a coroner's Jury this afternoon held an
Inquest at Palmetto and rendered the usual
verdict-death at the hands OF parties un-
known.
Another mob is hunting the country for
Albert Sewell who has been making him
self obnoxious by remarks concerning the
whites. There is not much prospect OF his
capture, however, as he has been out of
town two DAYS
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JAIL BREAKERS FOILED.
Desperate Attempt Made TO Resrue
Missouri Trai In Rohhern

NtSSouri Iruin HObhers,
Springfield. Mo-, April ga bold at.
tempt was made here tonight to release
from the county Jail Jack Kennedy. Bill
Ryan and Bill sheppard, who are held here
pending trial for the recent train rob
berry on the Kansas City. Fort Scott aud
Memphis railroad near Macomb, Mo.
Deputy sheriff Lamb and JaiIer Hopner
were called from the Jail by an unusunl
noise in the stables, and upon returning
to the cfhce were covered with guns in
the hands OF Two men, The ofscsrs
showed night. however, and after a sbarn
struggle put one Of their ssssilan,s 10
fight and captured the other. The man
captured proven to be Charles Bsrnet,
alias James Hennessy, burglar who u,,s
released from jail today He eopfases5
that il was the intention 10 overpower ths
taller and to release Kennedy. RYAN ana
Sheppard and that the plot had hesn
hatched IN jail before his release.
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LOCAL.

City council meeting; street paving bids
returned crematory hid accepted
The Daughters OF the Coniederacy VIII
decorate the graves OF Confederate soldiers
on Wednesday.
Or. shiuu making an effort to organize
a Universalist church in Houston.
Judge Shaw got verdict in his case
against County Treasurer Farmer.
The Galveston district Christian En-
deayor convention to meet here this even
Ing.
The Curre murder case nolle prosecuted
ewing TO a misspelled name in the iudet-
ment.
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WASHINGTON.

Captain Wilde of the cruiser Boston pro-
tests against the promotion of Colonel
Smith to be a brgadler general. because
lioilo was captured by the navy and turn
cd over to tho army
England will demand concessions in
Alaska In consideration OF her relaxing on
the ClaytonBulwer treaty.
Germany through her ambassador at
Washington, has protested against Cap
tain Coghlau's story OF the Friction at Ma
Mia and the captain is likely to be severe
ly disciplined.
All the testimony before the beef court
OF inquiry is in and work on the report
will begin nj onpe
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rnn METHODIST CLERGY.
The Fate of Hose Was in KeepInn
with His Crime

Atlanta. Ga, April at-The Methodist
ministers today discussed the burning OF
Sam Hose The question was introdu. ed
by Rev. Wilbur T, Thierkicld, lie spoke
of the horrible crime OF the negro sam
Hose as being beyond words.r and said
that faction should be taken in regard 70
this terrible scene, rather in behalf OF
ourselves than In behalf OF the negro
Rev Joel 7. Davis introduced resolutions
relating TO the affair The body passed
resolutions that nothing can eondone the
negro's crime and no punishment was too
great for him, yet every lynching has a
tendency to oYerturn society aud the nm
listers as body should do all in theit
power to remove the possibility % such
occurrences, After a lengthy discussion
action was deferred for one week.