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The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Obituary Resolutions.

If ;s with a sad and heavey heart that we chronicle the death of Brother T. V. Snow, a Master Mason of Noun tain Fork lodge No. 409, which occurred January 6. 1899. Brother Snow was Tn his oist year. He was buried on the 7th inst. in the Mountain Fork cemete- ry with Masonic honors- In his death the fraternity has lost worthy mem Der, the county good citizen; the wife kind husband and the children tender and loving father. He was a member of the Baptist church.
 RESOLVED; By the members of said lodge that we emulate his virtues and cover with the mantle of charity any faults that he may have had, and that we tender our condolence and sympa- thy to the tereaved companion and fatherless children and commend them to the all wlse creator, and
 REsoLvED; That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the lodge and copy be furnished the family and ublished in the Mena Star
 Fraternally yours,
 r. c. E. CHAMBLIN,
 j. w. BEDS,
 F. NJ. BEAVERS,
 Commute.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
To Our Patrons.

We have just closed aIvery successful years business and wish through the columns of this paper to express our gratitude to our friends and customers who have so literally patronized us during 1898. We certainly appreciate it, and have enlarged our stock and better equipped ourselves for serving you in the future. Our stock of drugs, chemicals, stationery, paints leads, oils, varnishes, window glass, wall paper, druggist sundries, etc.,, is large and complete. We pay special atten- tion to prescriptions and family re- ceipts and kindly solicit continuation of your patronage. Wishing for one and all happy and prosperous new year, we beg to remain,
 Yours to serve,
 JACKSON DRUG Go, January 5, 1899. 2-3t
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Big Strawberries.

From the Sarcoxie Tribune.
 During the berry season of 1896, G. w. Williams of Hunansvllle, president of the Polk County Horticultural so- ciety, shipped sixteen crates of straw berries on special order one day, the largest number of berries in any one of the 3s4 quarts being twelve. Many of the boxes held but nine berries each --and these berries, too, were the olC reliable Warfield.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Something RottOn.

It's not so much the increase of mil lionaires that threatens the stability of our institutions as the increase of the millions possessed by the million aires. Thomas c. Sherman, the fa- nous financial expert says that seven ty men alone have an aggregate wealth of $2, TOO, 900. 900, This amount would supply 2,0o00 900 families with comfort able homes, every head of oue of these families being as useful as citizen as any of the seventy wealth burdened persons. The same eminent authority says that the average income of 100 of our richest men is not les than $1, 230, 900 year. an amount sufficient to furnish good homes to more than 100, : 900 families every year. Any system of laws or customs which renders such a condition of affairs possible is rotten CT than anything in Denmark. Texas Farm and Ranch.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
OUR BOY IS HOME AGAIN.

Chuck tn cook book on tn shelf, Plainest things'll do for me, When your boys again himself You can hunt tn recipe. All ask is flllin' stuff.
 And, dear mother, let me say, 4Ifyou'd give your boy enough You must bake just twice day. Any kind O bread,ll do, White or graham, rye or brown; Let there be salt risin', too Mother there you beat the town, Biscuits, yes, and Johnnycake. In your very largest tins; Let me sit an see you bake You won't mind my sniffs an grins. Keep the table always spread, Let my chair jest hold it's place; shorten up the grace that's said I'd prefer a silent grace, Bout tn napkins do not fret, Never mind the kind O meat If you love me don't forget, Mother, I've come home to eat
 Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot tor years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery, George D. Williams, of Manchester. Mich, tells how such a slave was made free. He says: My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters she is wonderfully i'm proved and able to do her own wor k. This supreme remedy for female dis eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep lessness, melan. holy. headache, back ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only soc. Sold by F. c. Savage. druggist
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
CONTEST NOTICE. 1.
tment of the Interior. ] lited States Land Office. {

Department of the Interior.
 United States Land 0ffice.
 Camden. Ark, Jan 16. 1899. sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Waiter L. Farmer, contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 20222, made Nov. 10, 1897, for WE nw4 nei nw4 and nw4 ne4 section 12. township6, s. range g W, by Jefferson B. Douglas contestee. in which it is alleged that the said Jefferson B. Douglas has never resided upon said homestead since making said entry, that he has not cultivated or improved said tract as required by law. Said parties are hereby notified to ap- pear. respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock III. on Feb. 27 1S99. before E. H. Poe, N. P. at his office in Grannis, Polk county, Ark, and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Mar. s, 1899. before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden. Ark The said contestant having. in proper affi- davit, filed Jan. l6, 1899. set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made 1t is hereby or dered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 J. B. FR1EDHEIM, Register. 4-td K. A. ScHIcKER. Receiver.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Over-Production in Fruit.

From the Western Fruit Grower.
 Prof l.. H. Bailey. of Cornell univer- slty, made an address at the New Jer- sey horticultural society meeting at Trenton, N. J., on "The Problem of Over Production of Fruit" He said that over production was producing more of any product than the people within the range oflts distribution can consume Statistics can't t indicate over production unless they also consider the matter of transportation. That is, over production as an economic fact is rela i've, not absolute. Among the remedies is increased consumption. The cheaper the product, however, the greater is the consumption, but an over production in one year may in- crease the demand for many subse- quent years The big apple crop of 1896 was sold in great quantities abroad and this year there is great demand for American apples. The less perish able the product the less is the danger of production in any year; but on the other hand, the accumulation of the product may tend to restrict pro duction.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Apple and Peach Trees for Sale.

have at my place in Halls addition a lot of apple and peach trees ready to be transplanted and will take orders for spring delivery of any nursery stock. All stock warranted true to name. J. L. HoRNER,
 Alt Agent Huntington Nurseries.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee ev- cry bottle of hamberlain' Cough Rem edy and if not satisfactory to refund the money to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for la grippe, colds and whooping cough. Price 25 and soc per bottle. Try it. K. c. Saw age. i-1
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

La grippe is again epidemic. Every precaution should be taken to avoid it. Its specific cure is One Minute Cough Cure. A. Shepherd, publisher Agri- caltural Journal and Advertiser Elden, Mo, says: No one will be disappoint- ed in using One Minute Cough Cure for la grippe. Pleasant to take; quick to act Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Apple Trees.

We have fine lot of apple trees on hand yet that we offer for : cents per tree for first class trees. Second class trees less. Come and see us; or send in your order. We will treat you right. The best of varieties.
 ]. D. GARLAND l& SoN,
 Acorn, Polk county, Ark.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

s. A. Fackler. editor of the Micano- py (Fla.) Hustler. with his wife and children, suffered terribly from la grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was the only remedy that helped them It acted quickly. Thousands of others use this remedy as a specific for la grippe and its exhausting after effects Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

E. c. Trull, Eldorado, Ark, writes: Have used Dr. Nj. Simmons Liver Med for billiousness. It proved very satis- factory. I found that one package contained more medicine, which was much stronger than Black Draught.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

It is too much to have to scratch for living and relief also. Hunts cure will not help you in the former case,
 but it will sure cure the itch, letter or ringworm, itching piles, or it costs you nothing. Price 50 cents. Jackson Drug Go. 1-1m
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

Womens complexion depends for beauty upon digestion. Dr. M. A.
 Simmons Liver Medicine regulates the stomach, liver and kidneys and secures the blessings of good digestion. Il
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

If you want to be we'll informed take a paper Even paper of pins will give you points. Youths Companion.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25
Not too Late.

"Old Skinner expressed desire to be cremated but 1 see they buried him.p
 ''Yes, but he may fool them yet"- Life.
The Mena star., 1899-01-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-02

Natural sciences and politics are &
puzzle to a woman, because she cam
get pattern of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-02
NOT AS SALARY
Is the 100000 Cuban Fund to Be
Regarded.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE success of Mr.
Porter's mission greatly simplifies the
returning of the military Cubans to the
pursuits of peace.
In view of Gen. Gomez's supposed
prior attitude toward the United States
Mr.. Porter came here clothed with alb
solute authority and the tender of the
100000 was practically a verbal ulti-
matum. Had it not been accepted no
more offers would have been made.
Mr.. Porter made plain the purpose of
the government and was gratif1ed at
the ready response of Mr.. Gomez. The
conference took place at the house oc-
cupied by the Cuban general as his
headquarters since coming to town.
In brief, the compact is as follows:
First-The Cuban officers in each
province shall assist the American Of
ficers in distributing the funds.
Second-That these officers shall at
once meet at some convenient point
and devise when and where the settle
ments are to be made and arrange any
other details.
Third-That the sum paid to each man
shall not be regarded part payment of
salary or wages due for service rendered.
but to facilitate the disbardment of the
aid in getting the people to work.
Fourth-The Cubans shall surrender
their arms to the Cuban assembly, or it's
representatives.
Fifth-The committee on distribution
shall use its best endeavors to distribute
it among the population so that all may
Sixth-That the 5000. 600 shall be placed
subject to the order of General Brooke.
and that action in the matter shall be inn
mediate.
ception this evening and Mr.. Porter was
among those present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-02
FUNNYGRAPHs

The more doctors a man has, the less
certain are they what ails him, and the
more certain are other people.-Detroit
Journal.
Merely a Matter of Transatlantic
mother-"And is Johns new watch go
ing all right?'' His Father-''No, moth
er. It's gone, long ago!"-Jeweler's
Weekly.
How did you get such a pleasant ex-
preston on that ugly Miss Passee's por-
trait?" st got her to telling me about
men she might have married. Brook
Ign Life.
Il see they have put Boston editor
in Jail for contempt of court" Il won
der if the court expects to increase his
respect for it in that way?''-Cleveland
Leader.
Brown-''Millman seems to know a
good deal" Black-'fYes; but of course
it is impossible for a man to know as
much as Millman appears to know
Boston Transcript.
Secret Service Secretary-"I want
man who has skill in translating ciph-
ers.'' Applicant-'Then I'm your man.
For two years now I've put up pre-
scriptions in a drug tore."-Detroit
Free Press.
Another Ancient Mystery.-Johnny-
PA, is there anything more valuable
than diamonds" His Father-''No, son;
why?" Johnny-"O, I was just wonder
ing what they gave Methuselah on his
five hundredth wedding anniversary."-
jewelers. Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-02
CLEAN THE STATE HOUSE,
And Hire Somebody With Energy to
Superintend the Job.

The special house committee which
was appointed to confer with the exec
utive council with reference to the care
of the state house, this afternoon re-
ported that the sanitary condition of the
building is bad on account of crude
methods and lack of help during past
administrations.
The report is long one and in gen.
eral recommends that additional engi-
neers, firemen and watchmen be en-
ployed, the debris in the basement be
cleaned out, and the heating plant and
machinery be overhauled by competent
machinists.
The report was referred to the ways
and means committee with instructions
toprepare an appropriation bill sufficient
to enable the executive council to carry
out the suggestions of the report.
The trouble in the last administration
was not so much lack of help as the
fact that the two dozen lazy dark1eS
hired by the state failed to do any work
because there was no competent over
seer,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-02
LEWELLING GETS EVEN.
Preston B. Gillette Will Succeed
Judge ]. w. Mckay.

Preston B. Gillette of Kingman will
succeed Judge J. w. Mckay as judge
of the district composed of kingman,
Pratt, Barber and Harper counties, the
senate today having dismissed the con-
test filed by Mckay against Gillette
The senate took this action upon mo-
ton of Senator Lewelling. There was
cast by Senator Titus, McKay's most
intimate political friend.
By striking the Mckay contest from
the calendar, and thereby dismissing
it from the senate, Senator Lewel1ing
administered a striking rebuke to Nc
Kay who, when Lewelling was a can
didate for denomination, made bitter
personal fight against him. The seventh
district Populists have been involved
in extended controversies as a result
of this fight within the party, and the
Mckay element created much disturb
ance. In addition to the political COM
p1ications which have arisen bitter, per-
sonal enmities have been incurred
Then, Mr.. Titus was among those who
demanded that Lewelling be removed
as a member of the state board of rail-
road commissioners, to which position
he was elected by the executive council
headed by Governor Leedy. AS Mckay
has put Mr.. Titus forward into
political prominence, it would seem that
Mr.. Lewelling today balanced accounts
on the faces of the senators, after Lee
weIling's motion had prevailed, and his
political debts were thereby paid in the
same manner, as they were created.
The senate also on motion of Senator
Farrelly, postponed the consideration
of the Falcon versus Stuart judicial
contest, until February IA at p. m.
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KANSAS NEWS.
Independence Suffers a $50, 200
Loss by Fire.
Two Two-StOry Buildings Com.
pletely Destroyed.
ABOUT HALF INSURED.
Mrs. Krebs Given a Ten Years
Sentence at Lansing
For the Murder of Mrs. Craig
Prisoner UnmOVed.

Independence, Feb. IA fire, origi-
mating from the furnace in one of the
buildings, completely destroyed two of
the two-story business buildings in this
city last night and consumed the dry
goods store Of j. NJ. Anderson and the
clothing store Of Abe Gottlieb.
j. M. Anderson, who owned the build
ing in which his store was located, had
a stock valued at $4,000, and the loss
on the building will be Sc, 200. The other
building was vailed at about the same
and Gottlieb's stock was worth $12. 900.
These were two of the Oldest and lead
ing firms of the town. J. B. Seigler's
office was upstairs and his loss is about
$4,000. The total insurance will
amount to about one-half the
loss. The adjoining stores suf-
fered considerably from smoke and
water, as well as fire. Total loss will
reach SOS, 900.