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The Mena star., 1899-02-22
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY spEATs
At a Boston Banquet He Talks of the n, position of the Philippines The Ous..
 tion Rests with Congress.

Boston, Feb. 1S.--At a notable h.. quet given here last night. Presidas. Mckinley spoke of the wars conouess' and territorial expansion. He clos.s his address with the following refss ence to the Philippine islands:
 The future of the Philippine islands is n.. in the hands of the American people rfn,s the treaty was ratified or rejected the ava.s tive department of this government could oss' preserve the peace and protect life and nros erty That treaty now commits the free sas enfranchised Filipinos to the guiding hand ess the liberating influences, the generous symrs thies the uplifting education, not of tbr,. American masters, but of their Americ.s emancipators No one can tell day wba, best for them or for us. know no one at th,' hour who is wise enough or sufficiently n formed to determine what form of governmes. will best subserve their interests and our ir terests their and our we'll being.
 I have no light or knowledge not common :. my countrymen. do not prophesy The nras ent is all- absorbing to me, but I cannot houna my vision by the bloodstained trenches aror,1 Manila, where every drop. whether from th. veins of an American soldier or a mispuidas Filipino is anguish to my heart but by ths broad range of future years, when that prou, of islands under the impulse of the year iuss past, shall have become the gems ans glories of the tropical seas, a land of plen,v and of increasing possibilities. people rs. deemed from savage incidence and habits de- voted to the arts of peace, in touch with ths commerce and trade of all nations eniovine the blessings of freedom. of civil and religions liberty, of education and of homes, and wboss children and childrens children shall for aces hence bless the American republic because il emancipated and redeemed their fatherlsua and set them in the pathway of the worlds best civilization.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
 United States Land Office.

Department of the Interior,
 United States Land Office.
 Camden. Ark, Feb l6, 1898. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Afford l.. Shane, contestant against Homestead entry No. 194tl made Oct. 26 1896, for w4ne4s VI, and n 2s " f, section 2i. township south. range S1 west. by James c. Faulkner, con. testee, in which 1t is alleged that the said James c Faulkner has wholly abandoned said tract and changed his residence therefrom for more than six months since making said entry and next prior to the date herein, that said tract is not settled upon and cultivated by said party as required by law.
 Said parties are hereby notified 10 appear. respond and offer evidence touch ing said allegation at 10 o'clock m. on March 8l, 1899, before E. H. Poe, N Pr at his office in Grannis. Polk county, Arka and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. n. on April 10. 1Sgg. before the Regis ter and Receiver at the United states Land Office in Camden Ark
 The said contestant having, in proper at- davit. filed Feb. l6, iSa9. set forth facts which show that ofter due diligence personel 7ervce CT this notice can not he made, ii is hereby or dered and directed that such no s.. ,s given by due and proper publication.
 j. B. FREfDHr.M. register. 8-lt E A scutfsrt. fncniyer.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
FIGHTING THE PRESIDENT.
speaker Reed Is Opposed to Expansion and Almost Every Biii Favored by the
 Administration.

New York, Feb. 20 The New York Mail and Express, which has always been an ardent supporter of Speaker Reed, publishes the following from its Washington correspondents:
 The remaining two weeks of this session of congress will be chiefly devoted to Q fight between Speaker Reed and the ad- ministraton. It is n contest as to how many bills favored by the administration Speaker Reed can kill For some time the Speaker has let it be known that he is op- posed to almost every measure favored by the administration. from bills carrying out the policy Of expansion to measures appropriatng money for the actual running expenses of the changed conditions of the government Speak CT Reed has gone into the fight with the deter imitation of humiliating the administration. of showing his absolute control over the house and venting his bitter disappointment at his failure to get the presidential nomination in iSoA
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Completing Railroad to White Pass.

Skaguay, Alaska, Feb. 2l.-The task of building railroad along the pre- cipitous side of the canyon from Skaguay to the summit of White pass, an elevation of nearly 5000 feet, has been completed. The event was made the occasion of an exchange of court esies between the railway and Cana dian officials From the summit tc Lake Hennett the work of construc. xion is comparatively easy and the track will be laid in few weeks
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
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 a 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., 1899-02-22
our Congratulations to Frances Kuier.

Our 1ohBrhtuhhttoue to EFaucoS nutcFs
 Washington, Feb. 21.-The secretary of state has sent the following cable gram to our ambassador at Paris: You will convey to President Loubet the presidents most cordial congratu- lations on his elevation to the chief magistracy of the French republic, and the sincere wishes of the govern ment and people of the United States for the continued welfare of the French nation"
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Probably on lis Death-Bed.

Ex-County Treasurer Young McKin- ney is lying at the point of death at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L.. Pipkln. The old gentleman was taken with la grippe several days ayo He is nearly 80 years old and no hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
The Extra serrlon yalld.

Topeka, Kan, Feb 1.-The supreme court in consultation yesterday an nounced that it held that the extra session of the state legislature was legal The opinion will not be handed down for several days. but the writ sued for by Senator Farrelly to force George Cole, au- ditor of state, to pay his warrants was granted.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in- crease in the stock of drugs carried 5T the Jackson Drug Go. on MeDa street This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes spee- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities They supply everything needed in any quantity called far. 2'tf
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

One cent dose is all we ask for Dr.
 Simmons Cough Syrup, and we are pledged to refund the cost price per bottle if it fails to do all that is clalmed for it. You get immediate relief Jackson Drug Co 2.l
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

j. Sheer. Sedalia. Mo, conductor on electric street car line, writes that his little daughter was very low with croup. and her life saved after all phy- sicians had failed, only by using One Minute Cough Cure. Hanes & Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Field and Garden Seeds.

N. NJ. Roach has received and has in stock a car load of the Red Bllss Triumph potatoes, ear load of fine Red Texas seed oats; also full supply of field and garden seeds in bulk or by the package. 4-i
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
WARNING ORDER.

MI. NcGInmery ,Plaintifr1
 vs. Folk Circuit eonri D C McGlamery. Def'dent
 The defendent D. C. McGiame,y. k warn ed To appear in this Court within thirty days' and answer the complaint of the rlainiin. M. !. &c;5hmery. WI kv1r Clerk. Mcphetrige < Johnson.
 Att'ys for p'aintia. Jan. sl. iS9q
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
uunboat Helena aeacne. Manila.

Washington, Feb. 21. = Admiral Dewey has cabled the navy depart ment that the gunboat Helena arrived at Manila this morning with all on board we'll. The Helena left Boston, November B. She is the first of the United States vessels built particular ly for service in Asiatic waters that has reached that station. Her remark able light draught enables her to navi- gate narrow and crooked streams eight feet in depth, while her armament was arranged altogether with view of preserving order ashore.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
The sherIdan starta for ManiIa.

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores, eczema, skin disease, and especially piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands first and best. Lookout for dishonest people who try to initiate and counterfeit it. It's their endorse ment of good article. Worthless goods are not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Before the discovery of One Minut, Gough Cnre, ministers were greatl, disturbed by coughing congregations No excuse for it now. Hanes & Egolf
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Dr. Sawyer's Little Wide Awake Pills give purity of body and vigor of thought by perfectly regulating the bowels and cure biliousness, inactive liver and constipation. Jackson Drug ro O-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Geo. W. KDowiton pays the highest cash price for hides, tallow, wool, belts, bees-wax ana all kinds of roots Located at N. NJ. Roach's warehouse east of frieght depot on Sherwood avenue, Mena, Ark. 29.f
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Legal Blanks.

Notice is hereby given to attorneys,
 justices of the peace, and the public in general. that full and complete line of legal blanks can be found at the Enterprise Store on Sherwood eve- nne errasite the depot. 7-.f
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

If you have a cough, throat irrlta. tion, weak lungs, pain in the chest difficult breathing, croup or hoarseness let us suggest One Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable and safe. Hanes X EQolf
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
Another Gifr from Ar,nour

Chicago, Feb. 21-Philip D. Armour has given $750, 900 more to the endow. ment fund of the Armour institute of this city. This makes his total gift to the institute S2. 25O. 900
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
REBELS ACTIVE.
Filipinos Harassing American Sol-
 diers in Vicinity of Manila.
Rebels U,ing smokeIess Powder, Which Renders Their Location Extremely Diff 1icuit--Oar Soldiers Suffering from
 Heat-sheridan or for ManiIa~

Manila, Feb. 20. The California vol unteers abandoned Guadalupe church at five o'clock yesterday morning, which has since been set on fire, and retired to San Pedro Macati. The rebels still hold the country in the vicinity of Guadalupe, Pasig and Pa- tero. despite the efforts of the gum boats to dislodge them from the jungle on both sides of the river. The enemy have apparently realized the hopeless ness of attacking the American posi- ton and are occupied chiefly by occa- sional sharpshooting from the jungle whenever feasible. Fortunately, their ignorance of the use of sights mini mixes the effect of their guerrilla tao tics.
 The retirement of Gen. Kings ad- vance posts upon San Pedro Macati has evidently been construed by the rebels as sign of weakness, as they pressed forward along both sides of the river, consistently harassing the occupants of the town. Saturday night the rebels poured volley after volley into San Pedro Macati from the brush on the adjacent ridge. but, for tunately, without effect Gen. Kings headquarters in the center of the town, was the target of Remington and Mauser bullets. The rebels are nsing smokeless powder and it is ex- tremeIy difficult to locate individual marksmen.
 The heat is intense, and is increas- ing perceptibly daily. Under present s5ondi tions, it is impossible to provide of the line, particularly MacArthur's division. Kings brigade is also ex- posed from San Pedro Macati to Culi- culi, where it joins Ovenshine's bri- gade.
 In view of the fact that the enemy was concentrating on the American right flank, preparations were made Saturday night to give them warm reception in the event of attack. Gen. Ovenshine's line. consisting originally of the North Dakota volunteers, Four feenth infantry and two troops of the Fourth cavalry, stretching from the beach at Camp Dewey to Gen. Kings right, was reinforced by two battalions of Oregon volun- teers and three troops of the Fourth cavalry as infantry. The Buffalo's searchlight discovering the rebels un- usually active about ten o'clock in the evening, signaled the flagship for per- mission to fire upon them; and, this being granted, bonn barded the enemy's trenches for 20 minutes The only effect of the fire was apparently to drive the rebels farther inland. Be- Sgond a few intellectual volleys from the trenches which were returned with interest, the enemy made no demonstration and all is quiet along the rest of the line.
 The Sheridan Starts for Manila.
 New York, Feb. 20--The United States army transport Sheridan pulled out from her pier in Brooklyn at 3:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon on her way to Manila, by way of the Suez canal, with 1885 enlisted men and off cers and their wives and families to the number of 90 persons. The Sheri- dan is considered the best appointed of the three army transports which have sailed from Brooklyn.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
.y=..s;. .y=..s;.. .as .:ss.r a:om-y Back.

Chicago, Feb. 2L-A riot, in which 2,0O0 men. women and children took part, occurred yesterday at the Star theater and before the police arrived the interior of the theater had been badly damaged. Scenery which was to have been used in the presentation of play had been tied up by legal proceedings. and after the audience had waited for the curtain to go up. many began to clamor for the return of their money. This was refused at the box office, which started the trou. hle
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

For photographs, go to the J. w.. Bankston Photo Go. s gallery on Mena street, near depot. 4l.u
The Mena star., 1899-02-22
It's Days Are Numbered.

Washington. Feb. 21. --Yesterday be- gan the last full week of the Fifty-ffth congress. One week from Saturday next, March 4. the present con gress will expire by limitation of law, and unless an extra session of the new con gress is called Washington will notsee the legislators again until the first Monday in December.
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Does it pay? Yes, because in case Dr. Siuimons' Cough Syrup fails to cure or give satisfaction the purchase money is refunded. Try bottle
 Jackson Drug Co. 2-1
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Bearing Down Sensations, Internal Heat and Female weaknesses are cured by use of Simm ons Squaw vine Wine or Tablets. 21
The Mena star., 1899-02-22

Mothers Trusted Friend, Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets, prepare the System for Confinement, shorten labor and make Childbirth easy. 2l
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
ANTIOUARIANS MEET.

The semi-annual meeting of the Anne.
rican Antiquarian society was held in
the Parker house, Boston, Wednesday
afternoon, the Hon. Stephen Salisbury,
president, in the chair. Mr.. William b.
Weeden of Providence read the report OF
the council, of which the essential part
was an essay on "The Development of the
American People"
MIR. James p. Baxter of Portland, read
a paper upon American Diplomacy, !"
In (which he expressed the opinion that
our diplomats are by no means inferior
to thoss of the other leading nations of
the world. At the close of the literary
exercises an informal dinner was served
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
THE REV. MR.. BERRY.
Addressed q Large Audience at 81. Law
renee Church.

The st. Lawrence church was crowded
yesterday morning to listen to an address
by the Rev. W. +. Berry who has recent
ly resigned his passionate of the Congress
street Methodist church to become field
secretary OF the Civic league. Mr.. Ber-
rvs sermon was an extremely able ana
interesting one and was listened TO with
great attention. He began by speaking
OF Fast Day and what the state Intended
IL should be aud then read the declaration
of rights in the constitution OF Maine In
which the purross OF the state Is ex-
pressed. The constitution is to bind the
people together and the statutes are TO
carry out the provisions OF the constitu-
ton. Certain restrictions are necessary
for the mutual well being. A smallpox
patient is isolated so that he may not
eudanger the health of others, and on q
like busis the state constitution provides
for prohibition in the liquor traffic.
LIQUOR sales are prohibited for the sake OF
the family whose we'll being and safety
is interfered with in this traffic, and bust
ness interests are likewise str 0, sly sfie,t-
ed by the spending of large amount OF
money for liquor instead of using II to
pay bills.
Mr.. Berry then considered the statement
that prohibition fails to prohibit. 1t
does fails SO far rs the decalogue falls
and in the same sense. 1t has never been
enforced. Some advocate the repeal OF
the prohibition laws and the enactment
Of high license laws. but license falls
more seriously than ,prohibition. No one
would wish to have the decalogue re-
pealed and the things prohibited in 1t
licensed because the decalogue doesn't
prohibit the things forbidden.
Mr.. Berry then asked his hearers to
face Open saloons in a prohibition
state, run under the protection of the ex-
ecutive department and SO dealt with by
the Judiciary that the statutes aud con-
st.tutional amendments providing for
prohibition are suspended and low Ii
csnse Incorporated.
He said that IL the people consent that
this law and constitution should be so
treated they are In danger of having all
laws treated in like manner. Finally
as the officials are our creatures in
office and do what we wish them to do,
we are all responsible for the disregard
of the laws. The sole remedy for this
evil is to arouse the people to faithful
performance of their duty and so secure
faithfulness in official positions.
At this meeting resolution was pre-
sented from the w. &. L. u, and was
passed unanimously. 1t is addressed to
the President and asks him to enforce
the act prohibiting canteens at the army
posts pending the decision of the attor-
ney general on the legality of the act re-
Gently passed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
BEECHER CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Beecher clut
was held yesterday afternoon and the fol
lowing officers were chosen for the ensu-
ing year:
President-Mrs Crockett,
Vice Presidents--Mrs. j Ohm Palmer and
Mrs. Mary Young.
Secretary-Mrs Eleanor knight
Treasurer-Mrs.Z enas Thompson.
Programme Comnittee-Mrs. Head
Mrs j. q. White, Mrs. Fogg and Mrs
I.oring.
The club voted to accept the invitation
of Mrs. Courier and hold a field cay on
the fourth Tuesday of May with Mrs.
Courier at her cottage, Evergreen land
ing, Peaks island.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
CHIEF JUSTICE PETERS.
His Intention Is to Resign on the First
Of Next January.

Chief Justics Peters Of the Maine Su-
preme court will resign his Office Janu-
airy 1890, according to his pres inten-
ton, as expressed to q Boston Herald
correspondent.
Judge Peters was appointed to the bench
In May, 1872, and to the chief Justiceship
in May, 1880, so that at the time of his
retirement he will have served 81 years
and eight months on the bench. and 10
years aud eight months of that time as
chief Justice He will be II years of age
next October
Since the illness which compelled him
to give up work ut the January civil
term, the have been rumors that Chief
Justice Peters would soon retire, and
some reports have fixed the date of his
retirement AS some time this spring. He
says that although greatly improved in
health, and rapidly recovering his
strength, he has decided after due con-
sideration Of all the ciroumsta that
tine beginning of the year 1900 would be
about the proper time for him to give
up his labors on the bench. He expects
| to sit at the law term in Portland in
June, and at the August criminal and
October civil terms of court in Bangor,
which latter will be lis last.
He says that he considers that he has
done his share Of hard work, and that
| he has concluded to get all the enjoy
ment possible out of the remaining years
| of his life.
Speaking of having long since passed
the allotted three score years and ten of
man life, the chief Justice said: "Wsll.
l have always got more, than my share
of good things"
Today, while still showing the traces
OF his recent long illness, he appears as
bright and cheerful as do most men OF
10, end while his physical condition is
remarkably good for man of his age,
he is as acute mentally as he was 2C
years ago. and his presence at social
gathering is always welcomed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

A department of tslegraphy will be
opened May in connection with Shaw's
Business College.
A. r. Wright and family entertained IA
large number of their friends at their
summer cottage at Grand Beach yester-
day. Many other cottagers took advan-
tage of the fine weather to open their
summer homes at Grand Beach yester
day.
A jolly party of members of the Port
land Wheel club went out to Inkytank
cottage yesterday and passed very en-
joyable afternoon and evening.
Many of the local disciples of Isaac
Walton spent yesterday ati Sebago lake
and trout streams near the city.
The Kev. Mr.. Berry will deliver the
morning sermon at the Second Parish
,hurch on Sunday. Last evening Mr..
Berry spoke in Saco. His work as secre-
sars of the Civic league commences May
|, and his family will remove to Water
Vile next week.
Open cars were run yesterday for the
drst time this season on the Cape road.
The street and suburban cars did big
business all day yesterday, while hun
1reds of people went down to the islands
20 inspect their cottages.
Yesterday was very quiet day in police
circles, only two arrests being made up
to & o'clock.
The steamer Madeleine will make two
round trips Sunday, leaving the city at
10 u, m. and D. IN.
All journeymen BARRIERS are requested
10 meet at the Preble House tonight to
form journeymen barbers' union, by
which all will derive considerable BEN
sht in regard to hours and salary. Off
:eIs will be elected and the union orga-
aized.
1t the ball of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
A. .. of H., Wednesday night, one of the
pleasing features of the programme was
the duets by the Miss Mamie and Gertie
Murray.
A handsome new billiard tabls has
just been added to the other attractions
Of the Portland Wheel club rooms
The Venerable Cunners went to their
cottage on the Cape yesterday afternoon
and passed the day. 1t was an enjoyable
occasion as these affairs always are to
Venerable Cunners.
Mr.. Albert Davis. the expressman,
while taking a trunk from one of the up
per stories of the Eastman Bros block
IN Congress street, slipped and fell to
the bottom of flight OF stairs. He
sprained his wrist badly and injured
his back. He was carried into Schlot-
terbeok & Fosss drug strore and careful
ly attended.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
MAY DAY CARNIVAL.

Bosworth Relief Corps will entertain
the public Monday, May l, afternoon
and evening, with grand carnival at
City hall. The entertainment will con
sst of the four-act drama entitled Gin
derella or the Glass Slipper, fancy drills,
braiding the Mny-pole, dancing, etc. No
pains have been spared to make the enter
tainment amusing and instructive. Every
costume used is new ana made by the
members of Rosworth Relief corps. New
tableaux will be produced that will OK,
eel any that they have produced In form
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
For choicest, buy little Wonder Peas.
LADIES' AID RECEPTION.

TIE ladies' aid of the First Free Bap-
list church gave delightful reception at
the church parlors. "Wednesday afternoon
from to 5. The rooms were tastefully
decorated with cut flowers anu palms. In
the centre of the vestry table was laid
from which the guests were served. Miss
Stevens served punch, Mrs. Marshall,
sherhet. They were assisted by Mrs. FL
well, Mrs .Litchtield, Mrs. Ward. Mrs.
Grover and Mrs. Lord. Piano solos were
rendered by Mrs. Merryman. The guests
were received by Mrs. .Pooler, Mrs. Nan
cy Littlefeld, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Greeley
and Mis-. 1obie.