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The Mena star., 1899-08-31
A Letter to Mrs. Pinkham Brought Health to Mrs. Archambo.



 DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-For two years 1 felt tired and so weak and dizzy that some days 1 could hardly go around the house. Backache and head ache all the time and my food would not digest and had such pains in the womb and troubled with leucorrhea and kidneys were affected.
 After birth of each child I grew weaker, and hearing so much of the good you had done, wrote to you and have taken six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one box of Lozenges, one box of Liver Pills, one package of Sanative Wash, and to- day am feeling as we'll as I ever did. When get up in the morning feel as fresh as 1 did when girl and eat and sleep we'll and do all of my work. If ever I feel weak again shall know where to get my strength. know your medicine cured me. ."-MRs. SALIVA ARcHAMBo, CHARLEMoNT, MASS.
 The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi- ence in treating female ills is unparal- leled; for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia F. Pinkham, and for sometime past has had sole charge of the correspondence department of her great business, treating by letter as many as hundred thousand ailing women year. All women who suffer are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, for advice, which will be promptly given without charge.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
WILL ISSUE NO BONDS.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage Expects Congress t'o Authorize Funds to Make
 Up the Army Deficiency.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The Fifty fifth congress appropriated for the maintenance of the army, including all expenses, except those for the con- struction of Notifications, about ESQ., 000 900. It had authorized the presi- dent to raise an army of 100000 men, and it was supposed to be allowing the use of money enough to keep those men in the field, as it could not be as- stunned that the force asked for would be unnecessary.
 If the war department were to regu- late it's expenditures according to the sum appropriated by congress, itwould spend for the army about S6, 300, 900 month. Two months of the fiscal year have almost passed and in those two months the army has cost more than S31, ,00O 000 At that rate the appro- priation for the army will not last un- til December.
 Secretary Gage was asked whether he thought it would be necessary to sell bonds to provide money with which to maintain the army. He replied that he thought not. The estimate sub mitted to congress for the army asked for Sl44, 900, 900 for the year on the as sumption that 100,0 900 men would be allowed to be maintained in the army. The cutting off of the $64 900, 900 seems to have been ill-judged, for if the ex- penditures continue as they have been in July and August the appropriation will hardly be half enough. But the treasury will not sell bonds to remedy the matter. The only remedy will be the consent of congress that more than $SO, 900, GOO may be expended.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 July 12, 1928. 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 clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on llih September, 1899, viz:
 GEORGE w. WHITE. of Polk county Ark. H. E. No. 2006l for the southwest quarter, southeast quarter. secison 32, township south, and northwest quarter. northeast quarter section :, township south, range 30 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz.
 Peter Reed. of Acorn, Ark. Benjamin r. Evans. of Acorn, Ark. Jacob C. Iowery. of Mena, Ark. Philip Salyers of
 Jy27 J. B FRrEDHEIM, Register
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Willing Workers Wanted.

To such we will explain how others make from $l500 to S35.0O weekly handling our publications. We will make no guaranteed salary or other misleading contract, but give terms and explain in d concise and simple manner. We will shortly need rep resentative in each county for a pub licatiou which we believe will eclipse anything heretofore marketed. Ex- perience in canvassing will be valuable but not essential. State age, perma- nent home and experience if any. Address department c.
 RAND, MCNAILY X Co.
 l66-i6S Adams Street Chicago
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Spain's Gratest Need.

MT R. F. Olivia of Barcelona, Spain. spends his winters at Aiken, S. c. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bit ters, America's greatest blood and nerve remedy, all pain left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and Kidney troubles, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim. vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. For sale by F. C. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Robbins Gilbert was preparing blast when stick of dynamite which he held exploded. The concussion ex. ploded box of dynamite which stood near and in an instant the big concen. trating plant was destroyed and the five men working in it blown to pieces. Legs arms, trunks and heads were scattered over space several feet in ex. tent. The plant was a new one and Henry Gilbert was the owner. Itstood on the old Hannum and McElroy tract of the American Zinc, Lead and Smelt.
 ng company's land. The shock was felt at 0ronogo three miles away. This is the most serious accident in the history of the mining district.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United States
 Land Office Camden, Ark, July 20, ls9y.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Sanford w. Robinson, contestant, against homestead entry Mo-. 19t75, made April l5 1897. for south half, southwest quarter section 23 and west half, northwest quarter, section 20. township 5 south, range 3I west by Frank w. Rivers. contestee. in which it is alleged that Frank W. Rivers has wholly abandoned said homestead entry and has never resided thereon or made any iln- provements except to build board santy. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q. m., on September 2, 1899 before F. II. Poe, notary public. at lis office in Grannis. Polk county, Ark, and that fiual hearing will be held at 10 o'clock g. m, on September l2 1899 before the register and receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having, in n proper affidavit filed July 20, 1s99. sci forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 J. B. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
 Jy27 E. 4. ScHICKER, Receiver.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
"Rock Island Route."

Only one fare plus $2, round trip to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Tickets on sale September 6, and 8. good to return until September 30
 In making your arrangements do not overlook the fact that the Great Rock Island Route is the best to Colo rado
 The Colorado Flyer" leaves Kansas City 6:3o D. m., arrives at Colorado Springs 10:45 next morning. Four to eight hours earlier than any other line. Arrives at Denver ut II o'clock. Ar range early for sleeping car accommo- dations. A. H. MoFFET, G.S. WP "A.
 13s d-w St Kansas City. Mo
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
CONTEsT NOTICE.


 Department of the Interior, United States Land Office. Camden, Ark, July 27, 1899.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by k. k. St John, contest ant, against timber and stone application No 5, made April 24. 1899, for southwest quarter. southeast quarter, section II. township , south. range 29 west by Edward A Bever- forden contestee, in which 1t is alleged that the lands embraced in tLe above tract con tains mineral deposits and the said +. k. sf. Jonh has located on said lands mining claims, and has complied with all shc requirements of the mining laws. and that said lands are more valuable as mineral lands. than fur the stone and slate thereon contained. said parties are hereby notified to appear. responed and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q. III. OF september l5 1899, before F. M. Reeves. notary public. at his office m Mena, Polk county, Arkansas and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock x. m en September 2. 1909. before the register anA receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having. III a proper affidavit filed July 13, 1899. set forth facts which show that after dne diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. II s hereby ordered and directed that such notise be given by dne and proper qualifications
 !. B. FREEDMEN. Register. Aug 10 t. A. ScHfcgE ER. Receiver
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Bryan speaks at pottawatomie.

St. Mary's Kan, Aug. %. This beautiful and thriving little town of Pottawatomie county was in whirl of excitement from early morning until merry midnight yesterday. The most successful Woodmen's parade and logrolling in the history of the county were had and Hon. W. J. Bryan was an honored and vociferously cheered guest. He made his presence felt in a two hours speech at the grove, which 5000 people attentively listened to and repeatedly cheered.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

MI lOE IOA ODl1ltA lON. Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 August 21. 1s99 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 clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark, on 7th October, 1899. viz:
 JAMES T. SMITH, of Polk county, Ark II. E. No 17355, for the south half, southeast quarter, section B and southwest quarter. southwest quarter, section 36, township south. range 20 west. northeast quarter, northeast quarter, section ?, town ship south. range 29.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz
 Samuel k. Parsons, of Hartley, Ark. James F. Smith. of George w. Parsons, of '' Hiram Hart, of
 Aug "A J B. FREEDMEN. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 July Is, lsAo. 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, at Mena, IT. kansas, on September 2, 1890. viz
 AMOS REEDER of Rich Mountain. Ark, II. F. No. 1s,sl9 fer the southeast quarter, northwest quarter tue northeast quarter. southwest quarter and southwest quarter, northeast quarter section l2 township south range 32 west H names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz.
 John Farles. of Rockey. Ark. George J, Howard, of Rich Mountain, Alh. Elias Hays of
 w. l.. Craddock, of !" Jy 20 J. B. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Excursion Rates From rlena

Via Kansas City. Plttsburg & Gulf railway greatly reduced. Round trip excursion rates for summer tourists, are now Tn effect to Alabama. Canada. Colorado, District of bia, Georgia, Iowa. Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan. Minnesota, Mississippi New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio. Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Texas. See me for particulars. D. j. CAvITT,
 Phone No.3S Ticket Agent
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
WARNING ORDER.

Polk Circuit Court.
 The Mena Ice & Cold Storage company plaintiff. vs Jeff Upshaw, defendant.
 The defendant Jeff Upshaw is warned te appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Tn, Mena Ice < Cold Storage company.
 August 10, 1899. W. J. DAVIS, Clerk.
 A true copy of the record. (Aug. III ~~sa5 UanCu ucrc uI.s-vrxs-- neither there is really a druggists 'mbine in Kansas City. E. c. Crow. [ ,torney general, who began proceed 1 E against the Kansas City Pharma- [ utical association, will conduct the { quiry on the part of the state. Sub 'enas have been issued for about 35 s tail druggists, who are said to be { embers of the association. Il
 Senator Hanna Is Rejuvenated. {,
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

 Department of the Interior Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 August 14 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of bis claim, and that said proof will be made before tbe clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mens on 3oth September, 1899, viz:
 PHILLIP ABERNATHY, of Polk county, Ark. II. E. No. l7424 for she north half, southeast quarter, southwest quarter, southeast quarter and northeast qearter southwest quarter, section 24, town ship south, range 28 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cuitivati Oil of said land viz:
 James A. Abe rnathy, of Big Fork, Ark. Ebb Roger. of Rufus Ahernathy, of William S. Bates, of
 J. E. FRIEDHETM. Aug r Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 August l6 1899. 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 clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on 2sth September. 1899. viz:
 STERLING r. JACOBS. of Polk county. Ark, H. E No. 21959, for the northwestquarter, section 7, township 6 south, range 32 west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 Martin A. Ward of Grannis Ark. Alb. Ashford. of q Albert Cockrum. of U Dal Lebow, of Wicks, Ark. Aug 24 ]. B. FRIEDHEIM,
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
Mayor Jones. Campa,x... ...

Toledo, O., Aug. 25. Mayor Jones opened his campaign for governor yes terday by sending out great quantities of literature He also gave the list of speakers to the press. Mayor Jones. in reply to telegrams, refused to allow any convention to be called to nomi nate full ticket. He states he is un- willing to allow any convention to be mixed with his campaign.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
 Land Office at Camden, Ark.

Dtpdrtnent or tno lnteTlOf, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 August 14 1899. 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 clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on 30th September, 1S99 viz
 JAMES A. ABERNATHY, of Polk county Ark. H. E. No. 17s6s for the southeast quarter, southeast quarter, section 24 and north half, northeast quarter and northeast quarter northwest quarter. section 25, township 3 south range 2S west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Phillip Abernathy, of Big Fork, Ark. Ebb Roger, of Rufus Abernathy, of |" William $. Bates, of ' Aug 17 ]. B. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE roR PUBLICATION.
Department ol The Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ak. ]

AfRA A'"tt hRtR ' NbtfiN n Atsfs Department oi The Interior. Land Office at g..inaen, Ark.
 July IS 1SaN. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named scttlci uas filed notice Jf his l,tsnsien to make fuai proof in support of hi- claim, and that said proof will be made before the county cetk ui Polk county. at Mcha hf- kansas, on september 8, 1899. viz:
 THOMAS F. HENDERSON. of Cove, Polk county, Ark, II. l.. No. l797s for the north half. northeast quarter and northeast quarter, northwest quarter, section 1. township l. and southwest quarter, south cast quarter section 33, township 3, south Of range 32 west
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous resid, nee upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Andrew R. Colley, of Cove, Ark. Robert A. Rowe, of Hatfield, Ark. Emmette Rowe, of Mena, Ark. George E. Turner, of Mena. Ark. Jy 20 j. B. FRIEDHEIM, Register
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Dr. Lindsay has moved across Mena street directly opp site the office he formerly occupied. His present office will be one of the best fitted cental offices in Arkansas The operating room being large ard well lighted. IL having seven windows on the sides and two on the roof W 30 5t
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr.
 Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf- ferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them Only 25 cents Money back If not cured Sold by k. c. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
A EriphtfuI BIunder.

Will often cause horrible burn, scaId oI bruise Bucklen's Arnica Saive, the pest in the world. will kill the pain and prompt ly heal 1t. Cures old sores, fever sores ulcers, boils, felons. corns all skin sruP- 9- tions Best pile cure on earth CI,iy , Sv cents a box Cure guaranteed. Sold by Ts ~ cavaye druggist
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
Five Men Blown to Pieces Near ea' Mo.-The shock Fe't Three
 Miles Away.

Joplin. Mo-. Aug. s5.-Five men were killed by an explosion of dynamite at inc mill of the Marguerite Mining c"'s,
 many near Carterville at four o'clock yesterday afternoon. The dead men, 1s,,, Henry Gilbert, Prank Huddieson' "n' Mesmore. David ]. Sinclair and h' d.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

J. M Webb. Montreal, Ark, writes: "Dr NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine is the grandest remedy made for liver and kidney troubles. tried Zeilin's, hat found it only half the strength: besides it griped me '"
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
MARNING ORDER.

Polk Circuit Court.
 Mena Lnn,her Co.,. plaintiff. vs May Tra- wick. defendant.
 The defendant May Trawck is warned io appear in this court within thirty days. and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Mens Lumber Co. W. ] DAVIS. Clerk.
 August i2 1899. T. B HuTcHEsoS. D. q.
 Aug ii
The Mena star., 1899-08-31
C. C. PALMER, Real Estate Agent.

Farm and city property for sale and trade. Choice residence and business lots. One to five acre lots on easy payments. See me.
The Mena star., 1899-08-31

Department of the Interior,
 Land Office at Camden, Ark.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-25
How I. Feels to II. Hanged.

In the Wide World Magazine, Rich
ard Hicks. an old-time actor, tells Of
his narrow escape from being hanged
on the stage OF the Queens Theater,
Dublin. He was playing the part OF
Achmet, particularly villainous
character, who, after long career of
crime, is, to the general satisfaction Of
the audience. captured by two British
soldiers and promptly hanged. zone
night. while struggling with my cap
tors, the rope slipped from my shoul-
ders and knotted itself round my neck,
Just as / was being hauled up" says
Mr. Hicks. Never shall / forget that
awful moment. Directly felt the tug
at my neck l gave convulsive kick
and tried to shout 'Stop!' but the
word could not escape from my twitch-
Ing lips. l could only make n gurgiing
noise. Frantically kicked and strug-
g1ed. Pain there was none, strangely
enough, beyond a choking, suffocating
sensation. and / could hear the tu-
multuous applause OF the audience, who
were hugely entertained with what
they imagined was my realistic acting.
Then a terrible sensation, like molten
lead rushing down my spine. per-
vaded my body, and thought my legs
were bursting. l gave another mighty
struggle and strove-ah! how l strove
to scream. l seemed to behold a
mighty rush of green water. and my
ears were filled with the roar OF
cataract. have n dim recollection OF
seeing great crimson sun shining
dimly from behind the waterfall, and
| can remember falling indefinitely
through space. Two days afterward
recovered consciousness, and then l
suffered indescribabe agony. The suf-
locating sensation still remained. but
II was accompanied by an unquencha-
Bile thirst, not to mention fearful pains
in my body and limbs"
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-25
So in rainy districts Interruptions OF
the service may happen any day.
PRcHIBlrs WEARING coRsErs.
Minister OF Education In saxouy Issues IN
Edlaf hn R..hi

Minister Of Education In saxony Issues an
Edict ON che subjsot.
A New York Journal correspondent
cables from Berlin: The minister Of
education of Saxony has stirred up q
hornets nest in the feminine world of
that German principality. Emulating
his distinguished contemporary Of the
Cars dominion, he has issued de-
cree that hereafter all girls and young
women who attend the public schools
and colleges Of Saxony shall discard
cOrsets and stays.
The decree is the result of vigorous
agitations in the press and public lec-
lures Of the medical fraternity. Ply
sicians have been unanimous in their
denunciations of the alarming increase
Of tight lacing, especially in Dresden
and other large cities of Saxony. The
practice has become so prevalent that
children of the age Of 10 and IL years
have become addicted to tight lacing.
and it is feared that the continuance
of the custom will prove pernicious to
posterity.
Though girls and their mothers
strongly protest against the new meas
ure, some going so far as to threaten
to boycott the schools, the preponder-
ance Of public opinion favors the min
isters action.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-25
ANOTHER NOVELTY.
TELEPHONE FOR FARME3s,
Liass Connecting Farms Can he strung
BY Anyone.

Aaoee Connecsing Farms Can he 8trung
BY Anyone.
There will soon be few districts in
which the isolation which has SO fire.
quently been a drawback to the life of
a farmer need longer exist. Even
where better roads have not brought
the farms nearer to the pOulated GEN.
ters, the running of telephone lines has
been much simplified. In many states
the entire farming class can now COM
municate with each other without be-
ing Influenced by the condition of the
roads or press of work. In one section
Of New York state ten farmers got to-
gether and constructed line for inter-
communication. They furnished the
tools and did the work themselves, the
expense for wire, instruments and
other necessaries, which was equally
divided among them, being only about
$14 a share. Lines even cheaper than
this are now being installed by using
the ordinary barbed wire already on
the farm fences. A good sample of
this system, which is run by Califor-
MIA land company. is about ten miles
long. Telephone instruments of the
best quality are used, and care is taken
that no wire shall have ground con-
nection. In crossing roads and gates,
where possible, high posts carry the
wire clear overhead, but in other cases
three-eighth inch water pipes are laid
under the gates or roads and n well in
sulated wire is run through them to
connect the barbed wire on either side.
The ends of the pipe are bent up at the
sides of the gates or roads and filed
in with putty to keep out water. Such
lines will work, in good weather, up to
100 miles. The objection to them, how
ever, Is that when it is raining the cur
rent has a tendency to run to ground.