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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

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There are countless heroes who live
and die,
or whom we have never heard;
For the great. big, brawling world
goes by,
With hardly look or word;
And one of the bravest and best Of al
or whom the list can boast
Is the man who falls on duty's call,
The man who dies at his post.
While his cheek Is mantled with man
hoods bloom,
And the pathway of life looks bright,
He is brought in a moment to face the
gloom
Surrounding the final night.
He buoyantly sails DER sunlit sea
And is dashed on an unseen coast
Till the ship goes down mt the helm
stands he
The man who dies mt his post.
Who follows the glorious tide OF war
And falls In the midst of fight
He knows that honor will hover DER
Anu cover Ills Hdiue Will iiSht'
But he who passes unsung, unknown,
Who hears no applauding host.
Goes down in the dark to his fate,
alone,
The man who dies at his post.
Who bears with disease while death
draws near,
Who faces his fate each day,
Yet strives to comfort and help and
cheer
His comrades along the way,
Who follows his work while he yet
may do,
And smiles while he suffers most,
1t seems to me is hero true
The man who dies at his post.
There are plenty to laud and crown
with bays
The hero who falls in strife,
But few who offer n word of praise
To the crownless hero of life.
He does his duty and makes no claim;
And tonight | propose a toast
To the silent martyr unknown to fame,
The man who dies Mt his post.
Denver News.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30
TURNING THREE SOMERSAULTS,
Acrobatic Feat Which Has only Been Accom-
pIlshed Three Times.

The most difficult acrobatic feat In
the world Is to throw n triple somer
sault. The double Is comparatively
easy. But to describe three complete
circles in the air with the body is a
bigger feat than the most expert aero
bat of Tie day cares to undertake
Only three men have accomplished IT.
although dozens have lost their lives
in making the attempt
To perform triple somersault one
would, of course, have to jump from a
spring board high enough to be able
to turn three times before alighting
and probably no gymnast has sufficient
power to leap any higher than is neces-
sary to accomplish n double. The
height is not the only trouble. If II
were, leaping experts, by improved mp.
planes and practice, would overcome
that difficulty. But after the body has
turned twice the performer loses con
troll of itself, and the law of gravita.
ton overcomes bodily dexterity. His
head being heavier than his feet. he Is
apt to light on It first and break his
neck.
One of the three acrobats who have
already accomplished the great feat re.
fused to try II again. being assured
that his lighting on his feet was an ac-
cident, as he could not control his body
after turning the second time.
Another undertook the feat for a wa
ger of $3.50. In his first attempt he
turned three times, but alighted on his
hands. Everybody was satisfied with
the result, and the money was rendered
him. He refused II. saying that the
feat had not been perfectly accom-
plished, and that he would repeat II
and alight upon his feet. He did at
tempt to repeat 1t, and fell on his head,
dislocatlng his neck.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

No fewer than seventeen well identi-
fed diamonds, varying In weight from
one-haIf to more than twenty-fiv car
ats. have been discovered in the region
Of the great lakes.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

The United States steamer Michigan
is said to be the Oldest iron steamboat
afioat.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-30

Oriental physicians practiced vacci
nation over one thousand years ago.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
DETRoIT's EXPERIMENT.

"Gov. Pingree has signed the bill recently passed by the Michigan legislature authorizing the city of Detroit to purchase and operate the street railways of that city. The question of public ownership of public franchises is one that has been discussed for many years in this country A great number of cities in the United States own and operate electric plants and water works, and with very few exceptions the operations of such plants are successful.
 "None of the cities have yet embarked in the street railway business. By it's new charter San
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Obituary Notice.

Charles Fish was born at Stronds- burg, Penn, on December Is, ls47. and died at Mena, Arkansas, March 22, 1s99 at his home, of pneumonia, after brief illness of ten days. He emi- grated West when about twenty -one years old, and located at Hiawatha, Kan sas, where he married Jessie Sherman. Three years later they moved to Buena Vista, Colorado, later from there to Grand Island, Nebraska, thence to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, in 1893. and to Mena Arkansas. September, 1896; where he has since resided.
 He leaves a wife and four children. Ira S. Fish, aged twenty-five Earl M. aged fourteen, Mary J ten and Viola M., seven years.
 He conducted very successful busi- ness, at Mena, and seems to have made all people his friends He was a man whom the poor men mourn for and business men feel the loss of. AL though not member of the church, was one of it's best friends.
 John Groiner, a half brother, of White Cloud, Kansas, was present at his funeral which was conducted by Rev. c. D. Whifwam. at the Nj. k. church. on March 24, 1899. He was buried at White Oak cemetery. He o1. L ters in the East. A. H. c.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
coUNTY's WEALTH GROWING.

It is refreshing to sec a great Democratic paper like the Arkan- sas Gazette brayely acknowledge ing facts as they exist at time when numerous Democratic pa pers of much less caliber and influence are continually seeking to make it appear that no good has come to the country, or can come from the present administra- tion of affairs. In recent issue the Gazette says:
 s'The country's wealth is grow ing and tho number of men obtain ing employment is increasing daily. Statistics of exports, manufactures, railroad earnings and crop production tell q story of rcyiying prosperity that is very encouraging to every industrious American
 These arc facts clearly stated, and an honest newspaper should always be willing to give them publicity regardless of which party chances to be in power.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
BRAVE, TRUE WORDS.

Rev. Dr. J. k. Roberts, of Kan sas City. recently said in a lecture: 'sTo every gun there is attached an invisible string that leads to the gallows. The man who car ries gun holds one end of that string. Gentlemen never carry guns, brave men do not need them. Only coward goes armed and prepared to shed blood at any proyocation. The custom, and it prevailed to disgraccful extent, is a relic of barbarism. it is not a part of advanced civilization"
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
POLK COUNTY SLATE.
Captain Todd's Miniature Slate Floor
 Wonder.

In the office of the Star can be seen sample of what can be made from Polk county slate in the form of tile floors, hearths, etc.
 Captarn ]. T. Todd, who has an in- terest in some of the best slate deposts in the county. if not in the world, has made and placed in frame miniature floor model. It it just twelve inches square and represents a room of as many feet. The floor consists of 132 pieces of slate of three shades or colors black, red and green.
 This sample floor not only shows to good advantage the color and quality of the slate but it shows Captain Todd to be an artist, both in designing and artistically hewing out these small blocks of the products of the noun tains of this county
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
THE RECEIvERSHIP.

The Kansas City Journal refer ring to the Pittsbuug & Gulf and the receivership recently ap- pointed, says:
 Although this critical stage in the history of the Piltsburg < Gulf is not unique being incident to the life of nearly every railroad, there is something akin to irony in it's cul- imitation at this particular time Ever since Kansas City has been a com mer- cial center of considerable importance 1t has been a dream of it's most pro- gressive spirits to have direct line to the Gulf of Mexico-a line that would make the shortest possible connection with marine shipping. It was Mir. Arthur E. Stilwell who undertook to make this dream reality. The Pitts burg < Gulf was projected, and most of the track was laid, during a period of remarkable inactivity in construc- tive investment. especially in the rail- road world. When domestic capital was reluctant, Mir. SLllwell went to Holland, where the necessary funds were ralsed The road was completed, was furnished with admirable terminal facilities at Kansas City. and connect ing lines to the northward were pur- chased.
 Meanwhile. however. the most per slstent and influential opposition was made against the deepwater connec. tion of the road. This opposition reached such magnitude that it be- came an open secret that 1t was fos- tered by more powerful agencies than the rival interests at Sabine Pass; that other lines, with only Atlantic sea- board connection, were opposing this short cut from the Middle West to deep water.
 Only few days ago the necessary connection was made by the opening of the Port Arthur ship canal, but the fight had been long, had been expen- sive, and had necessitated such division of earnings with other roads leading to the ports of Galveston and Few Orleans that the net receipts were not large enough to cover the interest charges. It is maintained by President Stiiwell and the other off, cials of the road that only few months would have been necessary now that the canal is open and division of profits is no longer neces- sary-to have earned and paid the de- linquent interests on the bonds"
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
ELECTION IN MICHIGAN.
Republicans Elect State and Judicial Tickets hut Democrats Make Gains In
 Most of the Larger Cities.

Detroit Mich., April 5. Yesterdays election in Michigan have not shown any marked change in the general po- litical complexion of the state, which is normally repu blicau, but the result shows quite heavy democratic gains in some of the larger cities, notably so in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Jackson and Kalamazoo. On a gener- ally light vote, the republicans held their own in the smaller cities and throughout the rural districts Circuit judges were elected in 36 judicial districts. Of these, about two- thirds of the new judges. who are elected for six-year terms, are republicans. The republicans re-elect Judge Grant as justice of the supreme court by ma jority of at least 20,0O0 They also elect Henry s. Dean and Eli f. Sutton regents of Michigan university by somewhat greater majorities.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Whatever may be the result o1

Whatever may be the result of to-day's election it is quite evident that the canvass just ended has set men to thinking, and the re- suit must be beneficial to the city's interests. Mena is new town with grcat possibilities before it, and it should be understood for all time, that it's officials, whoever they may be, are subject to the will of the people, and their official acts proper subjects for criticism. When these things are understood officials will seek to keep in touch with the people and will be more cautious in the management of public affairs. Those who would have 1t otherwise are not good citizens, and are unfit to hold pub lie office.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Francesca is authorized to OVID and operate its street cars and other utilities, but little pro gross has yet been made towards taking advantage of the privilege. The Detroit scheme is an experiment, the result of which will be closely watched by all the cities of the country.
 ''The street car companies in Detroit were much opposed to the law and exerted every influence they could bring to bear upon the Michigan legislature to defeat it.. The measure has long been advo- cated by Gov. Pingree, who is willing to risk his reputation on its success. The only fear is that the street railways may eventually be turned into political machines, as was the case in the Philidal- phia ownership of the gas works. There IS much politics in this country and it seems extremely difficult to keep it out of any pub lie institution in which a great number of voters are employed. - Arkansas Gazette.
 To those who have observed the course pursued by private corpora tions in securing franchises and oth- CT privileges of a public nature, it is hard to conceive how it would be possible to have worse condi- ton of affairs in the line of political machines" than already exists.
 There are just as many men em- ployed by the private corporations as would be by the cities on such enterprises, and they are easily organized and worked as a ''ma- chine' to control politics iD the interest of the corporations.
 As we understand the case of the Philadelphia gas works, It was simply one where a private cor poration used it's money and in fiuence to corrupt the city council and induce it to sell the works then owned by the city-a most notoriously corrupt transaction causing universal comment throughout the country, and doing much to advance the cause of municipal ownership of such works.
 Private corporations must give way to municipal ownership.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Fort Smiths own railroad, the Arkan- sas Central, has reached Paris and the Petit Jean valley is added to the triou- tary territory of the Border City.-Ft. Smith Elevator.
 Strawberr culture is no longer an experiment in southwest Arkansas. If you don't know how to cultivate them. plant only an acre or so and enlarge your acreage graduall as you learn more about the business. De Queen Bee.
 This spring would be good time for property owners to have their The cost would be but little and be- sides adding to the appearance of the town. it will also serve as disinfect- ant and germ killer.-Little River News.
 We had to leave Little River county to learn of the trace war" that existed here and the farther from home we go. the greater proportions it assumes. If there is anything we didn't have, it is a race war. An atrocious murder was avenged by lynching the murderer and two accessories.--Lit River News.
 Let us have a new law which pro- vides for publishing the auount of taxable wealth each taxpayer says he has. It will be worth thousands of dollars to the state and county each year. Try it, and if it is not good law, it can be repealed two years hence. Eureka Springs Flashllght.
 A great many newcomers to this sec ton of the Ozarks, mistake the charac- ter of the soil and climate when they depend solely on corn and wheat Plant varety of fruit for the money making crop, and enough of the cereals to 'keep soul and body together.' Do this and with the proper industry you will rosper.-Farm and Fruit Belt.
 When growing stock you have some thing all the time turning into money. When crops are the sole dependence, there are seasons when every thing is at standstill, and there is no source of income. In the winter the earth is asleep while we watch the cattle con- tentedly feeding. If there is sudden need of money some one of them is al- ways ready to bring it.-Magnolia Journal.
 House bill to provide for the main tenance of the Confederate Soldiers Home for the next two years passed that body by a unanimous vote. The old disabled veterans are entitled to every care and comfort the state is able to provide them with, and it is hoped the bill which passed the house will be disposed of in the same manner by the senate.--Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
TO PATCH UP DIFFERENCES.

The Arkansas Gazette, always reliably Democratic, remarks that ''the Democratic party ought to have an island somewhere off the Atlantic coast where the leaders could hold conferences and patch up their differences"
 We suggest that for Mena and Polk county, they go upon a mountain top.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
ACQUISITION FOR MATERIAL AND sUPPLIE Mir. J. B. McMahon,

ACQUISITION FOR MATERIAL AND SUPPLE. Mir. J. B. McMahon,
 Alderman Ward No. 3
 Mena, Ark, April 5, 1899. Acquisition No. 1 Please ship the following articles to clerks in Fridge < Builnding office care ]. E. Me.
 Amount on hand: Nothing. Required in addition to quantity on hand: As many as you have got. Description of articles: Good pay ing positions on police force or in any department where there is something in it." for any or all of your clerks. Why required or how to be applied. The purpose for which supplies are re- quired must be clearly stated: For support of our families and to buy us good clothes and few diamonds. Please rush and advise
 c. B. ROYCE,
 Chief Clerk. Approved by rising vote taken in your office, April 5, 1899. Attached to the above was the fol- lowing specific application for positions as named by each of the force: To Alderman McMahon, Third Ward. Following please find list of appli- cants for office under the new admins tration:
 Offices wanted:
 c. B. Royce-Anything I can get G. M. Clark-I want to pull the fire wagon.
 A. c. Barnhart-Street inspector. J. O. Weeks-Policeman. c. k. Crittendon-Scavenger. G. s. Sonrs-Fly Cop. l.. D. Denny-Dog Catcher. Please give this your attention and advise.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

As the season of the year when pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung troubles are to be guarded against, nothing lis fine substitute, " will answer the purpose, or lis just as good" as One Minute Cough Cure That is the one infaliable remedy for throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously upon having it if something else is offered you. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Alderman McMahon's troubles appear to be only just beginning, when he is expected to supply places for his entire clerical force in the city government. What will lie do when acquisitions and applications come in from all the men under him in the bridge and building department along the roads
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Dea Molns.. New Union Depot

Des Moines, Ia, April 5--The first union railway station to be erected in Des Moines was opened to the public with grand banquet and speeches. The station is beautiful structure of cream colored brick and is handsomely furnished throughout It cost about Sl00. GOO.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Not one child dies where ten former ly died from croup. People have learned the value of One Minute Cough Cure and use it for severe lung and throat troubles. 1t immediately stops coughing. It never fails. Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Call at Lloyd's Hard ware Store for garden tools, hoes, rakes and spades of all description. They are heavy stocked and are selling out cheap to make room for other goods. d-w 1t
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Geo. Legate put up good fight for recorder, running ahead of his ticket.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

The third ward made winning fight, electing two aldermen on the Citizens ticket.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

The Star is more interested in having a good city government than in politics, and is satisfied with the work it is doing along that line.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Now for d good city govern mcnt, good schools, and a lively biz town.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

The Citizens ticket stirred 'cm up right lively, causing hard work to be done by the Democrats.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Ex Mayor Carder should shed that arctic coat and permit warm weather to come.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
It is now Mayor Hamilton.

Mena appears to be reliably Democratic.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

We will all get down to busi- ness now and work for Mena.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. c. on each tablet xyi19
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
APPLY FOR POSITIONS.
The Entire Clerical Force In flcMa-
 hons Office, Ask for Positions.

This morning as Superintendent J.. R. McMahon went to his office, he found laying on his desk requisition filled out on an official blank as for lows.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
STATE EXCHANGE.

Fort Smiths own railroad, the Arkan- sas Central, has reached Paris and the Petit Jean valley is added to the tribu- tary territory of the Border City.-Ft. Smith Elevator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-13
Master S Sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Edgefeld-Court of
Common Pleas.
Minnie w Cook, Plaintiff, against
w ] Miller, Defendant.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause [ will offer for sale at public
outcry, before the Court House,
town of Edgefeld, State of South
Carolina, Oh Tuesday, the End day
of January, 1900, between the legal
hours of sale, the following de.
scribed realty, 10 wit:
All that certain tract, lot, piece,
or parcel of land, with tenements
and appurtenanoes thereon, lying,
being and situate on the waters OF
Chavis Greek, county of Edgefeld
and State of South Carolina, COLI
tanning Ole hundred (100) acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands
of Elizabeth Muady, J C Shaw,
and S S Horne, the same being
known as the Munroe Mundy place.
Terms Cash.
Purchaser. to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Dec. 6, '99. Master E. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-13
Masters S Sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Edgefeld-Court OF
Common Pleas.
L II Nicholson, ct al, Plaintiff,
against Willie Fl Nicholson, ct
al, Defendant.
Pursuant TO the decree in this
cause / will offer for sale at public
|outcrY before the Court House.
town'of Edgefeld, State of South
Carolina, on Tuesday, the End day
of January, 1900. between the legal
hours of sale, the following de.
scribed realty, to wit:
Tract No. 2. containing one hur.
dred and pinety-fve (195) acres,
more or less5 bounded Oh the north
by Little Turkey Greek east by
Tract No 1; south by lands of D
r Strother and Emily B Walker,
and west by lands of A R Nicbol-
son.
Terms ef Sale. One-half cash,
balance on a credit of one year
with interest from day of sale at
rate Off per cent per annum. Credit
portion to Th secured by bond
of the purchaser and a mortgage
of the premises so sold, or all cash
at purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Dec 6, '99. Master E. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-13
Masters Sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Edgefeld-Conrt
of Common Pleas.
w w Burnett. Plaintiff, against
/. Mrs M L Holmes, ct al, Defend
ant.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause, I will offer for sale at public
outcry at Edgefeld c H., S c., on
Tuesday, the End day of January,
1900, the following described real
ty, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in Golfers
Township, county and State afore-
said, containing one hundred and
sixty-ive (165) acres, more orless.
bounded on the north by lands of
j B Thomas; east by o O Burnett
and o J Holmes; south by lands
of G W Bussey, w L Holmes, and
Joseph Prince, and on the west by
lands of F B Thomas.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Dec 6, '99. Master e. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-13
Masters Sale.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Edgefeld-Court OF
Common Pleas.
M D Lyon, ct al, Plaintiff, against
Minnie L Lanham, ct al.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause, I will offer for sale at public
outcry on Tuesday, the End day of
January, 1900, before the Court
House, tow. of Edgefeld, State of
South Carolina, between the legal
hours of sale, the following de-
scribed realty, to wit:
Al ths: tract or parcel Of land
situate, lying and being in Edge
field county, State of South Caro-
lima, containing one hundred and
eighty.two (1S2) acres, more or
less, and bounded on the north by
lands of the estate of J A DeVore,
south by lands of M D Lyons and
the Five Notch road; east bv lands
of the estate of Mary E Thinner
man; west by lands of the estate
of j A DeVore and lands of P B
Lanham.
Terms of Sale: The costs and
one-half of the purchase money to
be paid in cash, balance OIL credit
of one year with interest from day
of ssle. Credit portion to be se.
cured by bond of the purchaser
or purchasers, with a mortgage or
mortgages of the premises 80 sold,
or all cash at purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Dec 6, '99. Master E. c.