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The Trekkinx Wagon.

The South African wagon is a long. heavy cart mounted on four wheels, as 8 rule, with sort of canvas tent over the back half, leaving the front clear to carry the miscellaneous furniture of its owner, drawn by sixteen, eighteen or twenty oxen, curiously f1erce-look- ing with their immense spread of horn. sometimes as much as eight feet from tip to tip and rarely less than six, but In reality as patient and hard working beasts as one could wish to find. Their mode of progression Is certainly slow, but there Is a strangeness and a fas- cination about 1t which may draw men to it almost as the Alps draw their devoeees. In front there marches the "voorlooper." generally a small boy leading the two foremost oxen by a rein or rope passed through their nos- trils. The driver walks alongside with the long and terrible whip he uses so unsparingly, or else sits on the front of the wagon and gets off occasionally to lash up the whole team with unfail- ing impartiality. The travelling is all done at night, starting a little before sunset and marching until perhaps Il or F o'clock; then there Is halt till a little before the first signs of dawn, when they go on again till the sun be- gins to get hot overhead, and then they lie for the day.-Gentleman' MaKa. xiua
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~ D.eE~w
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Miss Greene-You sing in the Wes- ley street church, don't you? Miss Crochet-Yes. Miss Greene-Then you must know that gentleman over oppo- site. I have seen him going into the Wesley Street church Sunday after Sunday. Miss Crochet-Oh, yes. he fills in the intermissions when the choir is not singing. He is the pastor of the church.-Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19
A D,minutive Pair of Shears.

Shears no bigger than a pin form one of the exhibits of the skill of a Sheffield workman. A dozen of these shears weigh less than half grain, or about the weight of a postage stamp. They are as perfectly made as shears Bf ordinary size.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BAsl

Human nature crops out ratl early in the youth of the present aI "To.nmy," asked a mother of l 3-year-old son, what would you do ' gave you a nice orange?@ I'd wi you would give me another" reDli Tommy.
 Little Alice had been delegated rock the baby to sleep. By and by mother came in and found him s awake. Why, Alice" s said, is your little brother asleep yet?' ' mamma, was the reply, T tant ms him teep his eyes buttoned. /"
 Harry said the teacher to a sn pupil, you were not present yesterd Were you detained at home in con ouenee of the fnclemeney of the Wea er?e No, ma'am replied Hal My mother wouldn't let ne ee cause it rained. "
 Little 4-year-old Clara had beha very badly while her mother was tertainfng a caller, and as the la was about to depart Clara si '.Please, Mrs. Brown, don't go a' yetP' eWby. Clara, said Mrs. Bro T had no idea you were so fond me" "oh, it isn't that" was frank reply, but mamma said I to be whipped as soon as you N away"
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As Pants the Hart. Etc.

She felt the strong arm of the law" he said, speaking of a woman who had got into trouble How delightful!" commented the demure young thing What is delightful?' he demanded in surprise. TO feel a strong arm" she answered softly.-Chicago Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19
The Making ot q Piano.

There are forty-eight different ma terials used in constructing piano, from no fewer than sixteen different countries, employing forty-fye differ ent hands.
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He Was One of Them.

My daughter" said the father, "has always been accustomed to all the lux uries of wealth" Wees" replied the count, bristling up. ''Zat ees what ."-Boston Christian Register.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19
Bobby,s Sling.


 sling against several cats and sent them in frantic haste beyond his reach, had brought down a robin with a we'll directed shot, and had sent Tommy into the house with red spot on his face and a protesting howl. Besides that, he had driven bluebird from ies Ie : }. ken window and ruffled the uEasuai.y even temper of his big chum l3wser. Now he was wonder ing what Ae should do next, for it still lacked an hour of school-time
 He was a bad boy, you say? Well, perhaps eircumstantia1 evidence indi- cated that, but his mother was in posi- tion to judge, and she did not think so. Was he not prompt in doing his chores, and cheerful and willing in ac- cepting extra work; and did he not insist on helping her wash shes and sweep and carry water? Sometimes she spoke severely of his ''cruel sport but in her heart she substituted another word for it-thoughtlessness
 The sunlight lay warm upon tho bank, and presently he saw two bugs climbing a tiny slope that was bare of grass. He reached out for a pebble to throw, but none was within reach, and the game was not worth the exertion of rising. Sc he lay there and watched.
 He was not quite sure about the bugs but thought they were the kind that papa told of carrying such great weights If so, they must be regular giants of strength, and this thought brought r ore interest into his eyes.
 One of them was tagging behind the other and moving with a slow, halting motion, as though partly disabled. Perhaps he had been trying to lift a mountain, and the mountain had fallen on him and broken his leg. Bobby ehuckIed at the idea, and moved a lit- tie so he could see better, for now the foremost bug had turned back to his companion, With whom he appeared to be in earnest consultation.
 In changing his position, Bobby's hand came in contact with a pebble, but he merely pushed it aside instead O. picking it up to throw He wanted to see what the bugs were going to do. And then very curious thing hap pened.
 The bit of slope had become too steep for the disabled bug to climb; and his companion, as though appre- ciating the situation, seemed to be studying some way out of the diff eulty. Presently he moved to a posi- ton in front of his friend and fat tened himself as eloseIy as possible to the ground. After little hesitation, the disabled bug climbed by slow and painful degrees upon his back and was borne up the slope and into the grass.
 Bobby gave a low, expressive whis- tie, then lay back upon the grass and gazed long and earnestly at a cloud that was floating overhead. At length he rose slowly, and did not even look at the grass where the bugs had dis appeared. Down upon the lawn he could see a slight futtering. It was the robin he had hurt, and he went down and caught the bird in spite of its dazed enorts to get away. He car- ried it into the house to his mother.
 T shot it, mamma" he said, simply, but with an odd little note in his voice which made her look at him quickly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19

No woman ever put on glasses for anything but to rest her eyes.
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Governed by Circumstances.

NIT. Binkley-Parson. do you ( sider "darn" a swear woKa2 Par Goodhue-Well. it all depends on " you really mean when you say it.--( eago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19

EOR sALE-GeI nine anes M Starr make F Piano. Il octive cabinet Grand. very httle used. Cost S365 Address B. care Of this Cffee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19

FUR SALE-Two sound gentle horses Y cheap for cash. No. t35 East hird Ave nue. 5f
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FOR s3LE.

FOR EALE-Horse, luFgV and harness for
 [ ga 2 cheap. Apply to M. J. Reynolds. 9
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Expa nsion.

A little boy from the slums had been taken for the first time out into the country, and was discovered sitting apart on high bank and looking to- ward the hills, to which he was stranger. One of the friends who had made the trip possible for him ap- proached, and quietly seated himself at the boys side. The boy turned a radiant face upon him and said: Teacher, is this purity thing ours? Is this all in the United states?"
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LOST.

! OsT-A wlfteGerman poodle dog. A lib- L. eral reward will be paid for it's return to No, l6 6t1 West 9th ave, IS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-House No. 900 West End ave- nue: bath room, cistern, water works Sc Apply to Mrs. L. Moore, 9l0 W. Sth avenue; old phone 26S. m
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20

One cent due Oh all advertised let
tiers. Parties calling for for same say
advertised.
ID. E. MCCLELLANp, p. NJ.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
Teachers Meeting.

Program of the teachers meeting to
be held at Chanute high school build
ing, SATURDAY. Jan. 81:
Meeting opens at 1870 sharp.
Instrumental music-Miss Lapham.
Fayorite quotation from each per-
son present.
Paper Miss Radford.
Song, America"
How to SLenl the Noon Hour Prof
itably. Discuss d by Miss Ratclift
and II. n. Filson.
When | was a Boy and went TO
SchOol-F. NJ. Abbott.
What to Do with Pupils who Can
Not Perform the Work Assigned the
Glass. Discussed by Miss S. A. Ellis
and K. L. Taylor.
Recitation-Bird Spencer.
County High School. Discussed hy
C. c. Bowman, Ed RoYster and w H..
Nation.
Should Teachers be Granted a Per-
manent Grade on Certificates, where
They Hold Ninety OF Above, as Long
As They Continue m the Profession
Discussed br J.. r. Young and frpf.
.| ...I
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
FOrSale.

A full blood jersey bull two years
old. Inquire at this office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20

Better than Klondike returns. Mr..
FLOYD +. Wolf. Shippensburg, Cham-
beriand Co. Pa, Writes under date OF
August 9th, 1898. After taking one
and a half bottles of Regan's Rheu-
matism Remedy, I am well man, l
doctored with five of the best doctors
in this county, and was in the Penn
sylvania Hospital at Harrisburg for
six months, and got relief, but was
taken with rheumatism on my return
home. 1t was God send when L start
ed to take your remedy, for 1t cured
me when l had given up all hopes OF
ever getting well. l heartily recon-
mend it to any one suffering from
rheumatism. For sale by G. 2. Will
der and Boschert & Williams, S1.OC
per bottle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
! cr1vE SOLICITORS WANT

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANT
n ed everywhere for 1.-THE Story OF
4 Athe Philippines" by Murat Hals-
cad, commissioned by the Government
as Official Historian to the War De-
partment. The book was written in
army camps at San Francisco, on the
Pacific with General Merritt, in the
hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong,
in the American trenches at Manila,
il the insurgent camps with Aguln-
aldo. on the deck of the Olympia with
Dewey, and in the roar of battle at
the fall of Manila. Bonanzafor agents.
Brimful of original pictures taken by
government photograr hers On the
spot. Large book. Low prices. Big
profits. Freight paid. Credit given.
Drop all trashy unofficial war books.
Outfit free. Address, f. T. Barber
Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
Advertised Letter List.

The following is list of letters that
remain uncalled for in the postofiice
at Chanute, Kansas, and will be sent
to the dead letter Office if not called
for in two weeks from this the 10th
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
RHUEMATISM CURED.

We guarantee Regans Rheumatism
Remedy to cure any case of Rheumat-
ism in 80 days or money refunded sold
by G. p. Wilder and Boschert & Wilt
ans 81, 90 per bottle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
plymouth Rock BOOSTERS.

1 still have few choice cockerels
left. Now is the time to mate your
chickens. See me or leave word at
McCune Bros. store.-C. S. Nation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
KANSAS MONEY.

To loan on farm security, see US for
rates. :,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
WANTED.

One hundred bushels OF katfir corn
Chanute Milling Co.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20
For Sale.

A good gentle mare, buggy or
work; any woman or child can drive
her. DRS. HICKEY " HICKEY
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-20

Notice of Township Meeting.
The Tioga township board meets in
regular session at the township house
Nondat Jan Sol A &. Nelson. Iwp.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub lie to know of one concern in the and who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprie- tors of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds. have given away ten million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the sat isfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless eases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the Throat. Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on r. (. Savage, Druggist. and get trial bottle. Regular size soc and si Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
Some of Your Friends

In the east are probably interested in the territory in which you live-its resources and possibilities. Perhaps they would like to know just how profitable farming is out here Send us their names and we will forward copy of Frisco Line Magazine" or the Arkansas Farmer and Fruitman " profusely illustrated publications set ting forth the advantages of our great Southwest. Address Bryan Snyder, c. P. A., Frisco line, St Louis, Mo.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
COMhiissONHps SALE

Notice is hereby give that will on the oith day Of May, 1899, in front of the office of the clerk of the circuit court in Mena Polk county. Arkansas, between the hours of o'clock n. m < and o'clock p. m. of said day. sell at public auctlon to the highest bidder the following described real estate. situated in the countS, of Polk and state of Arkansas. to wit The SWA sec 2y tp 2 R 2SW. Said sale being made under decree of the circuit court of said Polk county. in cause wherein Holder Hud gins IS piainvin and J. R. and N j. Lane are defendants wherein a judgment was rendered Tn foreclosure of mortgage on said real estate again't said defendants for the sum of S45D s3 with interest from the l4th day of March 1890. at tne rate or SIX per cent per annum until paid. and cost of said action.
 said sale to be upon n credit of three months purchasers to give notes with approved se- cnrity bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until naid and vendors lien to be retained upon inc premises to secure the payment thereof.
 Andrew Johnson. VIZ z. Special Commissioner Dated at Mena this sth day of May isae.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
GOV. THOMAS DETERMINED.
Process, He Says, to Get Colorado Troops Out of the Philippines.

Denver, Col, May 9.--Gov. Thomas has announced that within a few days. if President Mckinley and the secre- tary of war continue to ignore his com. munications on the subject of the re. turn of the Colorado regiment from the Philippines, he will take steps with view to securing the immediate recall ing of the troops. He said
 cannot as yet say just what course I shall follow but will exhaust every resource at nv command to bring those boys home. I have tried quiet peaceable means and have failed Now will be obliged to resort to something more forcible and it will be made public Ot course do not desire to take any action that will unjustly hamper the administration, for am an American, but do not propose to sit idly by and see the volunteers from Colorado fighting and dying in the Philippines in defense of the policy which is actuating those in charge of the movements of our armies abroad. Tn. the first place, the volunteer troops are being detained illegally and in defiance of the constitution. They enlisted for the Span ish war That war is over and still they are de- tained in those far-on islands. Under the con- stitution of Colorado volunteers will be perfect ly justified in laying down their arms where they are and in returning to the United States If they should do anything like that probably they could be court-martaed and punished un- der the strict letter of military rule but in that event this same military rule would be placed above the constitution of our republic.
 It is regarded as possible that in the event of the failure of any public at tempt which may be made to bring about the return of the troops, the gov ernor will resort to legal proceedings If such proves to be the case, the su- preme court of the United States may be called upon to decide test case re- garding the powers of the president and that provision of the constitution relating to the purposes for which vol unteer soldiers may be called into serg- ice.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you mnst take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians of this country for years and IS regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, com bined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous sur faces. The perfect com bination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Ca tarrh, Send for testimonials. free.
 H. J. Cheney & Co.,, Prop. Toledo, o.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Halls family pills are best Al
The Mena star., 1899-05-11

The Jackson Drug Co. is the place to buy everything that can be found in first class, up to date drug store. Here will be found brushes paints and oils of all kinds, perfumes of the best make and all manner of toilet articles, blank books and stationery and wall paper in every shade and pattern and all the latest styles. Our stock of wall paper is complete and always in quan- tity to supply all who call. Jackson Drug Co. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden. Ark,
 April f, 1889. named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk oi Polk county, Ark, at MeHa on goth May 1899, viz:
 THOMAS J. RESELL. of Folk county. Ark. H E No. 173Sg for the E2 SW4 and N2 SEi sec 36 tp k 32 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 James c. Mcdaniel. of Hatton. Ark. Samuel W. Withers poon, James \. Harkey. Jetfe ison b. Towery t {.
 J. B. FREIDHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 April 2Sth. la9. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark, on 2ith of June lSQg viz:
 WILLIAM l.. CRADDOCK, or Folk county. Ark. H. E. No. 19l41 Of the w SM4 and sE4 SW4- sec tp Is K 31W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Ma. niias A Hayes. of Rich Mountain Ark. William shores. of Amos Reeder. of Sam $ Little. of
 J. E. FRIEDHEIu. register.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
rtment of the Interior. {, nfted States Land Office. 1


 United States Land Office.
 Camden, Ark, May 1, 1899. sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John H. NJ. Smith, con testant. against Homestead entry No. I9lee made July 10th, 1S96 for the N2 of the SW4 and S2 of the NN4 section 13. township Range 80 W. by John T. Mcdonald contestee. in which it is alleged that John T. Mcdonald is a nonresident and that he has abandoned his said homestead entry, and that he has never resided upon or made any improvements upon said land, said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond and offer evidence touching said allegation Ut 10 o'clock a. m. on June 10th. 1S99 before w. J. Davis, circuit clerk of Polk county, at his office in Mena. Polk county Ark. (and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m on June 20th, 1899 before) the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed April 18th, 1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. t is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication. E. A. SCHIcKER, J. B. FRIEDHEIM,
 Receiver. Register
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
To Sell or Exchange.

A three-room cottage in. Mena- Lot looxiso, we'll improved. Will sell cheap for cash or exchange for house and lot in some town in Southern Kan sas or Missouri. For information ad- dress MRS. A. A. THOMAS,
 d l2 Ct W 12tf Mena, Ark.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.

Department of tho Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 April 29th. 1Ssa Notice is herrby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark. at Mena. on 17th of June, 1899, viz:
 WILLIAM ABNEY, of Polk county. Ark. II. E. No. l9999 for the W2 NE4 SEi NEl and NW4 SE4 sec 32 tp 2s k 32W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Joseph W McCulley, of Bulger, Ark. James A. Payne. or George W. Abney. of Henry L. McCulley, of
 J. B. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in- crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Co. on MeDa street This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes a speci- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities
 They supply everything needed in any quantity called far. 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
MemorinI from pnrtn Rlcans-

Washington, May 9-Porto Ricans have presented memorial asking for the following reforms: First, the cessa- tion of military government and the establishment of civil rule in the island; second, the establishment of absolute free trade between Porto Rico and the United States; third, the reduction of American troops and the enlistment of Porto Ricans.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden. Ark,

Department or the Interior. Land Office at Camden. Ark,
 April 20 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has flied notice of his intention Co make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk Of Polk county. Ark, at Mena Ark. on 10th of June. 1S99 viz:
 WILLIAM R. JOPLIN. Of Polk county. Ark, U E. No. lS0lS, for the N2 Nk4 and SE4 NE4 see II and SW4 NWi sec B Up 2S R31W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Robert II Mace, John k. Perry. William <. White, '
 J. B. FREIDHEIM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-05-11

transportation could be provided and in the order of their departure for the islands. Gen. Corbin says he has writ ten a letter to Gov. Thomas which ex- plains the whole situation. This letter will no doubt be received by the gov. ernor to-day. The general would not make it public, but he had no obiec- tions to the governor doing so when received
The Mena star., 1899-05-11

Pneumonia, la grippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping- cough readily yield to One Minute Cough Cure. Use this remedy in time and save doctors bill--or the undertakers. Hanes & Egolf