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The Mena star., 1899-01-11
PROCLAMATION ISSUED.
Gen. Otis Recites President Mckinley's In- attractions to the Philippine Natives
 Fnipinoa to Be Given Offices.

Manila, Jan. 6.-Maj Gen. Otis, mili- tary commander of the United States forces in the Philippine islands, has issued a proclamation to the Filipinos based upon instructions received by cable from President Mckinley. The proclamation, which consists of TOO words only, appeared in all the papers simultaneously.
 Gen. Otis, after reciting briefly President McIxinley's instructions, expresses the opin- ion that it is the intention of the Amer ican government while directing affairs gener- ally to appoint representative men, forming the controlling element, to civil positions He also expresses himself as convinced that the United States government intends to seek the establishment in the islands of a most liberal government in which the people will be as fully represented as the main- tenance of law and order will permit, sus- ceptibe of development on lines of increased representation and the bestowal of increased powers, into a government as free and inde- pendent as is enjoyed Gy the most favored provinces in the world. To this end he invites the full confidence and cooperation of the Filipinos. Nothing is said in the proclamation regarding the disarmament of the rebels Gen Otis asserts his belief that the United States government intends, so far as is consistent, to draw upon the Filipino military force in mak- ing the civil appointments
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

the soil of Arkansas is adapted to the growth of sugar beets The result of experiments will be awaited with great deal of interes .-Arkansas Ga zette.
 The Little Rock, Hot Springs k Texas railroad, better kuown as the Lott road. was sold at Hot Springs Wednesday to Col. S. W. Fordyce and others, the consideration being S5O,- oU0 for the roadbed, right of way, etc, with cash payment of slO,ooO. The road was graded all the way from Benton to Hot Springs in 1894. It IS now generally understood that the road will be completed and extended to Little Rock to connect with the Choctaw S Memphis. and that an ex- tension will be built from Hot Springs to some point on the Pittsburg X Gulf road at or near Mena England Cou- rier
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Annual rIeeting Horticultural Society

The Horticultural Society met Satur- day, January ', at l:30 p. m. at mayors office and proceeded to the election of officers for another year A. ". St. John was elected presdent; Frank Taloert, vice president; c. S. Graham, treasurer and Frank $, Foster, secre- tary. Five new members were re- ceived and enrolled.
 0. r. Warner submitted a proposition in regard to berry boxes and com mittee of three-O F. Warner, c. c, Palmer and Frank S. Foster-were appointed to correspond with Fort Smith and other parties to secure prlces and arrange for shipment and handling of box material for the socie- ty the coming season.
 According to program as announced the secretary gave a short talk on Mena' s suburbs farms. Mir Barragar gave some of hls experience in straw berry growing. He thinks we will command the best markets as soon as we get started properly. MT. Pipkir will plant five or ten acres in straw berries this spring and was on hand te get pointers. Dr. Sutherland thought that southern points would prove tc be our best markets. Frank Talbert lately from the favored fruit rerior of Western Colorado started inouirie, in regard to best soils and offered tt aid us by his experience in the frui business. Mir, St. John gave a talk or matters on the program, explainins possibilities of small farms as subur ban homes along highways leading ou from the city. He advocated the ex tensive planting of berries and fruit but believed vegetables for home us, should not be neglected.
 After short talks in regard to tn, needs of the society and suggestions ii regard to federation with other socie ties of the county. the society ad Jonrned to meet Saturday, January 2t at same hour and place.
 FRANK s. FOSTER, Secretary.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

The Gazette of Little Rock re- marks: "The building of various railroads in Arkansas and the pro- jection of others is sign that the outside world has cast it's eyes up on our state with favor, and that the money in the United States which seeks investment is looking to our state as a splendid field. " Mena is coming in for her share of these railroads by the building of the new line from Paris, Texas, to Hot Springs.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Saved n Cool Thousand.

Wife (proudly)-I saved you $1,0o0 to-day.
 Husband-Saved $1,oo0? We haven't that much to save. We haven't $100 we can call our own. Hang me, if we have over $1O, come to think.
 Wife-But you have always said that if you ever had money enough you would build a house.
 Husband--0f course.
 Well, for $5 bought a book show ing how to build $10.000 house for $9,0O0."-N. Y.Weekly.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

The women of the Federated Clubs of Arkansas are out with petitions asking our state legisla- ture to establish a reform school for boys and girls, for an amend ment of the laws so as to permit women physicians in hospitals and for woman suffrage in school elections. These are all excellent reform measures and the women show good statesmanship in what they ask for. The question now arises. will our legislators show equally as good statesmanship by granting the prayers of the wo- men2
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
No Consolation.

"There's no use in being discour- aged. Victor" said his young wife. Remember that when William Cullen Bryant began to write he got only two dollars apiece for his poems."
 "Only two dollars!" exclaimed the struggling young literary genius, with bitter emphasis on the "only." If could get two dollars apiece for my poems. Arabella I could make $40 a dayI I"-Chicago Tribune.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Could Tell by the Hour.

It happened at the club.
 "This telepathy or thought trans ference or whatever it is isn't such q wonderful thing after all, he said, 1T can sit here with you fellows, and still be conscious of what my wife is think ing about and just about what she is saying to herself"
 Undoubtedly" replied one of the others, but you couldn't do it if you couldn't see the clock. Chicago Even ing Post
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

which Senator Morgan is chair man. The amendments provide for government ownership and control of the canal. With this provision in the bill it is believed that several senators who have heretofore opposed the construc- tion of the canal will now be in favor of the measure. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Waiter" said the bicyclist at the It- tie country inn, "bring me three eggs and boil them four minutes"
 Fifteen minutes elapse, and the wait CT returns with one egg
 "Very sorry, sir, our eggs is out. This is the only one we have left--but we boiled il 12 minutes. sir. ."-Harpers Ba- gar
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Gen John M. Palmer Afflicted.

Springfield, H., Jan. 10. Gen. John M. Palmer, candidate for the presi. dency on the national democratic tick. ct in 1896, has lost the sight of his right eye, and his family fears thai the other will be affected. The move. ment started several months ago to secure pension for the soldier-states- man has been given fresh impetus by this misfortune.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
For Amba.aador TO Russia.

Washington, Jan. 1O.-The president has nominated Charlemagne Tower, oj Pennsylvania, now minister to Au. stria- Hungary, to be ambassador tc Russia, succeeding Ethan A. Hitch. cock. Addison C. Harris, of Indiana, succeeds Tower as minister to Austria. Hnnrarv.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Good AEen Not Needed.

C stranger--I should think such an en- tcrprising, public-spirited citizen as Mir. Goodman would be nominated for some important office in this community.
 Politician-He'd run well, but we don't need him.
 Don't need him ?"
 "No. We're always sure of a big ma. jority, anyhow. "-N. Y. Weekly.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
The Fight Is on President jesse.

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 10.-It has developed that the fight on the state university is more fight on President R. H. Jesse than on the institution it. self. The opposition to President Jesse is certain to make itself felt when the question of appropriations for the state university shall come before the legislature.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Preference for Recent Naval Fighter.

Washington, Jan. O.-The senate committee on naval affairs to-day agreed to report favorably the promo tion of naval officers who participated in the war with Spain over others who are their seniors. The list includes Admirals Sampson and Schley and a long list of other officers. No oppcsi. ton was developed in the committee.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Prohlb,tlon Not Ponu-ar ,n Alaska.

Washington, Jan. l0.-Gov. Brady, of Alaska, was before the house com mittee on the revision of laws in refer ence to the liquor restrictions feature of the new code of laws for Alaska. He strongly approves the course of the committee in substituting high license for prohibition, and says the rohibition law cannot be enforced.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Prepare to hear the echoes of locomotive whistles on new rail- road coming from the west and pushing to the east through Mena during 1899.
 An officer who will violate a law himself is not fit to execute laws for others.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
sabbath Not broken.

Tommy" exclaimed Mrs. Fogg. don't you know it is Sunday? Don't you know it is naughty to make kite to-day?"
 But, my dear," interposed Fogg, "don't you see that he is making it out of religious paper?"
 'Ohl" said Mrs. F--, "I didn' 'tnotice that. -bosion IranscrlpI.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Fearful Railroad Wreck in New York

New York, Jan, 10. By a head-ou collision between two passenger trains on the Lehigh Valley railroad at West Dunellen, N. J., at 12:47 yesterday. l. persons were killed and over 25 were injured, five of whom afterward died. Went Dunellen is three miles from Boandbrook and about 30 miles from New York city.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

We believe that the time is ripe now for the organization of q home building and loan associa- tion in Mena. These foreign associations are never conducted so as to be of any benefit to stock holders of other towns or locali. tiaS
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

These are dangerous times for the health. Group, colds and throat tronb h. les lead rapidly to consumption. 4 bottle of One Minute Cough Cure nsed at the right time will preserve lifa health and large amount of monaw Pleasant to take; children like ;t
 Hanes x Egolf. ~"
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Over 5000 new industries were established in the South during the year 1898 and nearly 1000 miles of railway were built. Dur ing the coming year the South will make more rapid strides in the direction of progress. -Arkan- sas Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
w. J. LLOYD.
Mena. Arkansa, January ,. ls9!

Mena. Arkansa, January 5, 1899. Referring to the above announce ment, wish to thank you for your liberal patronage with the house, and l respectfully solicit your continuance, promising to serve you to the best of my ability' by keeping always on hand full stock of everything you want Tn the hardware. mill supplies and farming implements, selling for cash at the lowest price, making good always our representations of every article sold. Thanking you in advance for your future patronage, am
 Yours very truly,
 J. K. LLOYD.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
Notice.
Mena, Arkansas, January 5, 1

Mena, Arkansas, January 5, 1899. l take this means to notify my friends and patrons that I have sold my interest in the Lloyd Hardware business to my brother. J. K. Lloyd. I wish to express to yon my full appre- ciation for your liberal patronage and the many kind words spoken for the house. There will be no change in the management, as our old friend, J. w. Cary, will remain with my brother both being always ready and willing to serve you with their best ability, and hope you will continue your good patronage with the house.
 Yours very respectfully,
 w. J. LLOYD.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
For Ambassador to Russia.

Washington, Jan. s. The president has practically selected William Pot ter, of Philadelphia, for ambassador to Russia. Mr. Potter was formerly minister to Italy, having been sta toned at Rome during the Harrison administration.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
GOVERNMENT OWNER SHIP

The amendments offered by Senator Berry to the Nicaragua canal bill have been accepted by the Nicaragua canal committee. of
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

James Davis, proprietor of che For est City hotel at Burlington. Kan, has been arrested for selling liquors on complaint of Ed Clark, a travelling man.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Charles Bevin died near Lakeman, Mo, aged 99. He was the oldest man in Shelby county.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
O1.v Must f3o to Trial

Philadelphia, Jan. To- The supreme court handed down a decision in the Quay case discharging the rule and dismissing the petition at the cost ot the petitioners. This means that the case will be tried in Philadelphia and is a set back for Senator Quay.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Gen. Otis reported from Manila that Bert Cornett, of company E, and Will liam II. Bash, company E, Twen tieth Kansas, died of smallpox.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

New York banks have deposits amounting to Ss23, ,037, 700. While the loans of these institutions are over S7lS 900, 000 This record has never been equaled before in that city. This vast amount of money cannot be idle long It must seek employment some. where, and according to a recent state ment of one of the leading financiers of that city much of it will be invested in the South in building railroads and in the establishment of manufacturing industries. Arkansas Gazette.
 The farmers of Prairie county are among the most progressive in Arkan- sas Diversification of crops is the rule governing the operation of their farms. They now propose to try the experiment of cultivating sugar beets. Through the influence of the industrial and immigration commissioner of the Cotton Belt numbe of enterprisipp Prairie county farmers will make a thorough test of beet culture. The experiment has been entrusted to practical farmers who are capable of demonstrating as to whether or not
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Mir. k. c. Brice of Chicago, president of the America Smelling Co who has been in the northern part of this coun- ty for the past two weeks, shas pur- chased half interest in the Wolfton antimony mine and has already begun operations. He thinks the antimony deposits in this county are rich and will pay handsomely for development Nashville News.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11
EaunIizing Matters.

i. -boston Transcript.
The Mena star., 1899-01-11

Deputy Marshal Stroud reported at the federal jail during the week with John Westbrook and Jasper Phillips. Westbrook is an illicit distiller. Phil lips is 4 bootlegger and relative of Granville Phillips, who was killed by the officers some time ago. Fort Smith Elevator.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Funeral of Edmund Rasicot Was Largely
Attended at Webster,

Webster, Feb. 22.-With impressive
ceremonies the remains of the late Ed
mund Rasicot. aged % years, who died
Monday, after but a brief illness from
pneumonia. were placed in their final
resting place in a grave at the East
Webster cemetery.
The funeral services were held from
the Sacred Heart Church, this morn
ing at o'clock, and Rev. FIR. Simard,
curate of the church, celebrated a re-
QUEEN high mass. Prof. Hector h.
Boulay, choir director, rendered special
music
As the deceased was a member Of
Court Friendship No. 80, r. of A., and
Of the st. Jean Baptiste Society both
organizations turned out, attending the
services at the church in a body.
Preceded by the st. Jean Baptiste
Band. Prof Boulay leader, playing a
sad dirge. followed by so members of
the society and 80 members of the
Foresters, the procession moved up
Main street to the church.
Chief Ranger William f. Haggerty
was in charge of the Foresters, while
the marshals in charge of the st. Jean
Baptiste Society were Louis Forand
Moses Moreau, Sr., and Clement
Daviau.
The church was filed by relatives and
friends Of the deceased.
The Foresters furnished as bearers
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
Takes Weak Women Strong,
And Sick Women Well.

It is made from a formula of DR.. R. Y.
Pierce, the celebrated specialist in diseases
of women at Buffalo, n. Y It is a strictly
temperance medicine containing neither
alcohol, opium or other narcotic poison.
Its protracted use does not create a craving
for Intoxicating stimulants or deadly mar
cotics. 1t cures irregularities, displace-
ments, drains, alterations, inflammation,
headache, backache and nervousness. 1t
prepares the way for almost painless ma
ternlty, and insures robustness to the new
born. 1t cures women at home, and does
away with obnoxious questioning and local
examinations.
Some medicine dealers offer substitutes
when you ask for Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. They initiate this medicine
In appearance as nearly as the law will
allow, but they cannot initiate its record
of thirty years of cures.
Mrs. Matte Ven2haus, Of Tioga Hancock Co.,
H. writes: " had been sick for seven years,
not in bed, but just dragging myself around.
AT last took three bottles of DR., Pierces Fa-
vor1te Prescription and five of Golden Medical
Discovery and it is impossible 10 describe IN
~o1ds the good these medicines did me-"
Neither the Discovery" nor the Fa-
vorite Prescription p" contains any alcohol,
opium or other narcotic.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
GENDRoN is DEAD.

Clement Gendron, aged 40 years, the
victim of yesterG 6y's accident at North
Webster who was caught between the
bumpers of couple of freight cars,
died early this morning. The physicians
in attendance entertained no hopes of
his recovery.
David Beldgon, the other victim, who
had his left foot crushed, is getting
along nicely. He viii recover.
Class 1900 of the Webster high school
will tender the outgoing class a recep-
ton in Columbia hail, tomorrow night.
Refreshments and musical program
will be rendered. The committee of ar
engagements are Edward Quinn, Myrtis
Mcguire and Edith Reed
Washington's birthday in town TODAY
was celebrated in a quiet way. The post
office was closed most of the day, as
were the public schools. The saloons
were also closed.
George Walker at Hotel Dewitt is
convalescing from an attack of the
grip.
Louis White. a resident Of Pleasant
street is confined to the house with
kidney trouble
Miss Alice Haggerty, a North Ok
ford school teacher, was III town to-
day.
The boys of the st. Louis Church
ranging in age from 10 to Is years,
have organized a club to be known as
the Sacred Heart Society. They have
elected officers as follows:
President, Henry Groh; vice presi-
dent, Peter Lynch; secretary and treas
urer, Henry King; librarian, Joseph
Thompson; janitor, Godfrey Prout.
a trivial but peculiar accident hap
pehed to Michael Schofeld superin-
tendent Of water works, today. He was
coming from the scene of the shooting
affair, when he was joined by Arthur
H Rossall of the Webster Times and
The Spy man. The moment that the
scribes had got into tho vehicle, down
she went, the weight of the newspaper
men being too much for the wheels
The well trained animal, however, did
not run, and the damage done was
slight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Mahleri
attended the Gath birthday observance
of their daughter, Mrs. Henry T.
Swanton in East Thompson. Conn, to-
day. They were accompanied by Mrs
G. b. Brooks. Miss l1dith L. Brooks
Mrs. Fred Shaw and Miss Nellie Shaw
who gave several presents.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
YOUNG AT 80.
Mrs. Susan Croker is a
Wonderful Old Lady.

East Templeton, Feb. 22.-Mrs Susan
Croker observed her Goth birthday
yesterday at her home, So. Main street.
A family dinner was given by her son,
r. X. Croker. In the evening up
wards of fifty neighbors and friends
called to congratulate Mrs. Croker,
and many tokens of love and respect
were rendered her.
The L. S. S. Society, of which she is
a valued member, presented her with
a solid gold pin. Mrs. Croker re-
sponded very happily. Refreshments
were served and the evening was
spent in social intercourse.
Mrs. Croker has been a life long res
ident of Templeton, having been born
in this town Feb. q, 1909. She was
the daughter of Jonas and Susan Hold
en-.
She was married April 7, 1929, to Jas
Croker a pensioner of the war of
1S12-he having enlisted when boy of
10.
When seven years old she earned
her first money by setting teeth in
hand cards. For this she was paid 8
cents day. Her next work was
braiding straw, earning sometimes 1Oc
per day. At II she was taught to spin,
and when IA spun and wove thirty
webs of wool, which she herself made,
with the exception of cutting into gar
ments.
She was among the first to seat flag
seat chairs in Gardner. Mrs. Crocker
is quite hard Of hearing, but not espe-
clally enfeebled, going up stairs or to
any part of the house at will. Her eye
sight is remarkable and she can read
and work with ease. She was much in
terested in The SDy's account of old
people. One family, that of Nathan
Reed, was known to her.
In the last Is years she has made 70
or more silk quilts, numerous sofa pill
lows, cushions and souvenir squares of
crazy work" so-called, all of them
being maryels of fine needlework At
present she is at work on a biscuit
quilt. Mrs. Croker enjoys company,
and an hour spent with her is one of
pleasure and profit
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
BARN WAS BURNED.
Melvin A. Hubbard Suffers by Fire at
jefferson.

Jefferson, Feb. pa barn on the old
Clair place, owned by Melvin A. Hub
bard, was destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. The building was
burned to the ground and about so tons
Of hay and some farming tools were
lost. Mr.. Hubbard was at North Rut-
land, and Mrs. Hubbard and child were
the only persons about when the fire
started. The cause is unknown.
The loss on the barn. hay and farm
ing tools is estimated at $1,000; partially
covered by insurance,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
The BOSTON STORE.
Nine. Yale'S
Advice

Clean and purify out of your body
all the pOisons and dangerous ingredi-
ents that have found their way into
your blood.
What are all the great cleansing and
purifying organs of your body for, If
not to keep your whole system clean,
pure, fresh, natural and healthy?
When they are clogged, dirty and
sluggish from poison and impurity,
what can you expect but disease and
ugliness.
Dirt is poison. and poison is disease
Dirt in your blood is the deadliest kind
of poison.