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The Mena star., 1899-03-30
A WHOLESALE LYNCHING.
SEVEN NEGROS RUN DOWN AND
 MURDERED.
THE BLACKS PLOT 4 RACE WAR.
Thirty-Three Negros Implicated in the Plot and All Hay Be Mur- dered for the Stand
 They Took.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 Texarkana, March 23.-The widest excitement prevails among the negroes of Little River county and seven negro men have been lynched by the citizens of that section.
 The affair comes directly from the assassination of the planter. James A. Stockton, by the negro General Duck. cit, on last Friday. Duckett having been subsequently, lynched in retriou- tion for the crime.
 The assault was provoked ty the un- earthing of plots that the followers of General Duckett had concocted and as soon as the revelation was made the citizens commenced their search for the principals
 Friendly negroes of the white people who had originally informed Stockton of Duckett's threat, were the medium of knowing the facts against the pres ent victims, these informers themselves having been warned under the penalty of death not to communicate the plans of the outlaws to the whites.
 All of the victims that have fallen before the whites were pursued singly over the country and met their fate at different times and in different locali. ties.
 In the gang that was plotting for a race war there were thirty three ne. groes, and it is likely that the entire number have been strung up in the thickets.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
BLOcKSO1 THE TAILOR
The Arkansaw Tailoring Co. Sell
 Their Business.

About four weeks ago the fashion able tailoring house, under the name of the Arkansaw Tailoring Co.,, opened for business at the corner of Mena street and Sherwood avenue, with Mr. c. w. Hotchlxiss as manager After short business career, which seemed very successful, Mir. Hotchkiss sold the business and stock to w. R. Blocksom' the popular Mena street clothier.
 Mir. Blocksom will continue the busi- ness at the same stand for the present but he will eventually combine this business with his clothing store and will occupy two rooms in his oricR block, connecting them with large arch doorway.
 Mir. Blocksom is an energetic ano prosperous young business man. and is not afraid to invest his money in Mena property, and goods for the Mena mar lxet. The Star wishes him much sue cess in this enterprise.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
THE BAND PLAYED.
Excursionists Returning From Port
 Arthur, Stop at Mena.

The big train of eight Pullman cars, loaded with excursionists returning from Port Arthur, arrived here at p. ID. yesterday, and remained a half hour or more, The Third Missouri Regiment band was with the party. and by previous arrangement, gave our people delightful concert, playing several choice and patriotic selections from the walk in front of the Hubb gro cery. A very large number of our people gathered on the streets and buildings near, and showed their ap- preciation by numernus hearty ch eers.
 A s:45, p m. special, carrying sew eral officials of the road, among whom were Vice President Martin and Il. c. Orr, general passenger and ticket agent, also several capitalists aud newspaper reporters, passed north, having Leen delayed about three hours by an accident.
 It was the intention to have this party stop and take look at Mena, and carriages had been secured to give them a drive over the town had the train arrived on tim9, but the delay prevented this.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Mir c. ii. Beck. who held position in the bridge and bullding department office at thus place for long time, has been transferred to Kansas City and has been on duty at that place for a couple of weeks. He came down Sunday and is arranging to move hrs family to Kansas City this week Mir. and Mrs Beck have many friends in our city who regret to see them leave
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Sheriff Johnson Has a Man Wanted
 at Van Buren.

Yesterday morning Sheriff k. ". Johnson received information that James Lamon, alias. James Cogoron' was wanted at Van Buren for murder.
 It was only few hours until a man .was found who tailed exactly wieh the description given. He was ili- mediately arrested and placed in 1aii nd the Van Buren police notified
 Mir. Johnson thinks that thee IS no doubt but that he has the right man He expects an officer tonight wno will identify the man and take nm te the scene of the crime.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
For a Canning Factory.

D. c. Wilson, of Chicago, Is in Mena, coming to look over the situation with regard to the dairy and fruit canning interests. to ascertain whether suf- ficient products could be had to en- courage the location of a creamery and fruit canning establishment. He will confer with our people on these ques lions before returning.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
Bryan At Fort Smith.

Hon. w. J. Bryan was advertised to speak in Fort Smith last night, and some of our people took advantage to see and hear this distinguished speak CT. Those of the party were Dr. Davis. Sheriff Johnson, Editor Jaques, Drug gist Hale, Judge Matheny, Attorney Shaver and John Hamilton. They all returned by this mornings train.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
Easter Services.

The Ephworth League of the M. E
 church, south, is making extensive preparations for special Easter ser vice at the church next Sunday night from seven to eight o'clock. after which the regular services will be held.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Life is short; one bottle of Dr. Sim mons Cough Syrup may save your life
 50 cents bottle Satisfaction guar. anteed or money refunded. Ask your druggist for sample bottle. Jackson Drug Co. s-t
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Street Commissioner May, has had some much needed work done on the crossing between Hotel National and the Mena Grocery Company's store on Mena street
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Lorenzo Dako and Carmine Melillo, both of Howard, this state, were mar ried at the court house Monday after noon by Judge Mahteney The con- tracting parties are both Italians.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
Weak Eyes are Made Strong,

Dlm vision made clear, styes removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effectually cured by the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on a guarantee by all good druggists.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

W. P Caudle, who had the contract for the brick work on the new ice and cold storage plant, now being built, completed his job this week in good shape and to the satisfaction of all
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
A TRIP TO THE FOUNTAINS.
Twelve Couples Take an Afternoon
 Tramp Have an Enjoyable T. me.

Sunday afternoon eleven couples. from among the best you ,g p.o, lc of our city, met at the residence of 4. w. St. John, as previously arranged by Mir. Jesse Weeks, and took tr D over the tableland and foothills to Rich Mountain, gathering flowers, viewing the beauties of the scenery and com muning with nature and each other, in the native forests.
 On returning the party assembled at the St John home, where, after sing ing few gospel hymns and listening 10 g few vocal sot S b Miss Hammer lsy, of Fort $ nitn, refresh ueu were served, consisting of fruits, nuts, and candies, as furnished by the gentlemen of the party.
 Following is list of those in the party, Mr. and Mrs. St. John acting as chaperones:
 Misses Nelly l. Moore, Anna Ned ry, Florence Hammersly, Bessie Feazel, Nora Dagg, Kate Mershon, Ida McDon- aid, Grace Barney, Bessie Hoag Linda Holloway aud Miss Barnes. Messrs. Geo. w. Royce, Dr. Parks, Mir. Fret we'll, Billy Landes, Jessie o. Weeks, Mir. Kirk, Claude CritteLden Mir. Barn mart, Wilson Haie, l.. D. Denny. and Mark Olnav.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Not one child dies where ten former ly died from croup. People have learned the value of One Minu Cough Cure and use it for severe lung and throat troubles. It immediately stops coughing. It never fails. Hanes & EpOlf
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Prickly Ash Bitters cures diseases of vhe kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the liver. stomach and bowels For aleby Jackson Drug O.. lI-2t
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Flushed cheeks, throbbing temples,
 nausea. lassitude, lost appetite, sallow complexion, pin,ples, blotches, are warnings. Take Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. 31
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
Easter Jubilee.

The young people of the Y. P S c. E. have arranged for special Easter service, to be held at the first Christ ian church, next Sunday afternoon at p. m. We request every member to be present as nice souvenir will be presented them. A very cordial in- vitation is extended to the young peo- pie of all the churches, to come as an enjoyable time is anticipated.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

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 ''is a fine substitute" will answer the purpose. or is just as good" as One Minute Cough Cure. That Is the enc infallable remedy for throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously Il, on having 1t if something else is offered you. Hanes X Egolf.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Frank Basterdy, who recently pur. chased the 40 acre tract from F. NJ. Reeves, three miles east of town in- tends to ut it all in fruit There is a nice peach orchard on the tract now.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Fred Mathis, who has been visit ing his brotner. Mir. c. Mathis and family, near Dallias about three weeks started yesterday forNewOrleans to re- main a few months. Mir. Mathis form ery lived in Des Moines. but expects 10 return here and make this his home, having purchased property here, liking the country very much.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Judge T. M. Carder is able to be out on the streets, after a severe illness.
 E. w. Chapple has secured position as teamster for the Mena Lumber Co.
 Mrs. W. H. Ancell, of Acorn, came in this morning to make purchases.
 Mrs. B. E. Spurrier, of Texarkana, is visiting friends at the Southern Ho- tel.
 Charles Craig is here, looking after the land interests of the townsite com pany.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. I. Cramer left Tues day morning for few days visit in Shreveport.
 Deputy Sheriff Little. of Rich Mountain. came down on business Fri day morning.
 W. J. Rice. of St Francis county, Kansas, IS here, the guest of his friend Joe F. Landes.
 Mrs. J. P. Thayer, entertained the members of the Episcopal Guild We'd nesday afternoon,
 Some improvements are being made on the Woodall building, better known as the Arlington hotel.
 Carl Glitch went to Janssn to attend to some legal business for the Ellis Short Lumber Company.
 Dr. J. I. Philpot, of Egger, moved his family to Mena last week and will hereafter make this his home.
 James Rogers, of Denver, Cobra do, is in Mena looking at the country, and expresses himself we'll pleased.
 Mir. James A. Harkey. a prominent and old time resident of Polk county, came up from Hatton yestderay on business.
 Mir and Mrs. Shinn entertained a number of their friends with very pleasant dance at Hotel Mena Tues day night.
 Miss Bertha Holt arrived Tuesday morning from Kansas City to remain with Mrs. A. F. Rust as nurse during her sickness.
 | The street commissioner is doing a good job of grading on West Honert avenue, assisted by the residents of that section.
 | ". A. Eddlemau fired up his engine and run out few boards Monday. He will be running full time by the last of the week.
 Miss Kate Mershon has given up her position as general delivery clerk at the postoffice, and Mr. Van Nada has taken her place.
 There probably never was time in the history of the country that the tax collector was as greatly rushed as at the present time.
 Several photographs usedsto procure engravings from for the Star. remain at this office, that the owners can have if they will call for them.
 Mrs. N. H. Chamberlain, accom- panied by her daughter Idas arrived from Kansas City Wednesday to visit her sister Mrs. c. H Byers.
 George Dickover has finished burn ing his kiln of brick and is now deliver ing from it, and at the same time IS ar ranging to burn another kiln.
 T. T. Barron, of Acorn, was in Wed nedsay making purchases for farm ane household. He is an energetic anc nrosperous farmer and fruit raiser. Mrs. w. A. Anderson, of Sallisaw I. T.. who has been visiting her moth CT at Prescott, arrived last Friday and is visiting MT. and Mrs. Scrog gins
 H. E' Powers, of Wichita, Kansas
 ;,,on the messenger. Mouda-
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

If you have a cough, throat irrlta- ton, weak lungs. pain in the chest, difficult breathing, croup or hoarseness let us suggest One Minute Cough Cure. Always reliable and safe Hanes X Epolf
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Judge T. M. Carder is able to be out on the streets, after severe illness.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Miss Staiti opened her private schoo Monday, with fair attendance.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.
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Mrs. c. Thorrington has been quit, sick since 4ast Saturday.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

E. W. Chapple has secured position as teamster for the Mena Lumber Co.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
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Babies and children need !
 proper food, rarely ever mcdi- i cine. If they do not thrive | on their food something is ! wrong. They need a little help to get their digestive machinery working properly. |
The Mena star., 1899-03-30
Downs & Whitley.

Attorney s. A. Downs, who came here permanently with his family last month, has formed a partnership in law and real estate with the we'll known attorney w. w. Whitley. With MT. Downs looking after the office work the pratice of this firm is rapidly increasing. Mr. Downs came to Mena from Arkadelphia, Ark.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

E. Smith and family, of St. Louis, are now comfortably located in one of the Dr. Baker cottages on Jansen ave nue. Mir. Smith is an engineer, run ming north on the Pittsburg & Gulf.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Mrs. B. E. spurrier. wife of Yard master spurrir, of Texarkana, returned ,o her home today after few days visit with Miss May Stucky and other friends here.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

The Leidigh& < Ravens Lumber Co. are laying foundations and building runways for an extensive stack yard just east of their mill, where dressed lumber will be stacked before ship ping.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Miss Bessie Feazel, who has been a teacher in our public schools this year, left Monday for her home in Nashville. She is very successful teacher, and has made many friends during her stay in our town.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Wednesday afternoon while riding in delivery wagon, Dr. Savage's little boy was thrown out and sus tained serious injuries, from which he is still suffering. It is not thought te be dangerous but is very painful.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

What do they do when they in stall minister?" asked small boy "Do they put him in a stall and feec him?" Not bit!'' said his fathe r They harness hlm to church ane expect hlm to draw it alone. '-Ex,
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

County Clerk Jack Davis, says he we'll remember what he was doing just fifty years age to day. He was a boy ana was working on farm in Georgia, and was "drapping" corn in the old fashioned style.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

A close approximation shows that there are at least 40 new houses in process of construction in Mena and the various additions. And still the pessi- mist is among us, but his eyes are closed.
The Mena star., 1899-03-30

Mrs. Martha McCutchin has com menced the erection of beautiful, two story, twelve room residence on Armour street, between Jansen and Honert avenues This is very desir- able location and will make one of the prettiest houses ID our city. New. banks S Son have the contract.
 Mir. Patrick Donnelly. of Kansas City, came in Wednesday to look over the country and visit his son-in-law' w A. McFadden. He is quite an ole man but takes great delight in watch ing the progress Of a healthy young city, and was attracted here by copy of the Stars illustrated special edition
 Miss Anna Nedry learns that he cousin. j. w. Gilgis, of Kansas City Kansas, was quite seriously injured il the railroad wreck on the Chicago, S Rock Island road, recently. Mir. Gil gis is a postal clerk running on tha line, and the express messenger in tn same car with him was burned t' death during this wreck.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08

From the New York Herald.
The Bakers, against whom the
Whites and Howards have mortal
hatred, are also leading citizens. Old
man George Baker was for many years
county attorney of Clay, and his sons
have held positions of trust and honor
Allen Baker, one of his sons, is prac-
ticing attorney at the Manchester bar,
or was until hostilities broke out last
summer. Tom Baker was prominent in
Masonic and business circles.
The Philpots, who have just taken
up the fight against friends of the
Whites, belong to one of the largest
families in eastern Kentucky Many of
it's members own big tracts of land
and they are power in politics. Gran
Vile Philpot has represented the county
in the legislature, and other members
of the family have held county offices.
1t is true they have been dominated to
a great extent by the Whites, and al
though both are republicans, there have
been hard feelings between the families
for several years. The Whites have
been the "ins' and the Phipots the
outs" AS the Philpots number sew
eral hundred votes it can be seen that
they represent a great deal of dissatis-
faction.
Aaron Morris, who was killed by the
PhilpotS in the battle of last week, was
a well-to-do farmer and log man. and
was a friend of the Whites. When
Morris killed Granville Philpot's son,
Jim, two years ago, after Jim had
killed William Bunday, a relative of
Morris, the Whites went on the bond of
Morris and otherwise aided him. OF
course this intensified the bad feeling
between the families, and now that
Dave Caldwell, one of Ben Whites
deputies, has espoused the cause of the
Griffins. the Philpots very naturally
think the Whites are backing their
enemies, and this fact may precipitate
trouble between the Whites and the
Philpots. The Whites seem to think
that the Philpots are taking sides with
the Bakers. and the scandal mongers
are busy carrying tales between the
members of these two powerful fam
lilies
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08
TREES IN JAPAN
Much Ingenuity Displayed in
Training Them.
NEW SPECIES PRODUCED
Figures of Men and Animals Repro
duced in Foliage-Gardens of the
Emperor Contain Many
Unique Specimens.

American interest in the japanese
gardeners wonderful art has beer
quickened by the recent remarkable ex.
hibt in New York of elf trees from
the mikado's empire grown in every
quaint shape. This magnificent dis
play included contributions of the mas
tiers Of japanese horticultural art and
of landscape gardening. Count Okuma
and Mr.. Otori of Toxic aided in bring
ing the collection up to it's high stand
ard. The Kora -ku-en gardens at Okla
yama, formerly the property of the
| daimio of BiZen, but now under the
| care of the project of the province, is
considered the leading botanical garden
OF the empire, and many of the plants
exhibited We're reproductions of its ia
| nous specimens.
Perhaps the finest specimen in the
whole collection was an Enkyanthus
Japarieus, over 100 Years old. 1t is
two feet high and was trained for two
years by Shichirohel Of Tokyo, an eX-
pert tree trainer. Unlike most speci-
mems, which were reproductions of
some plants existing. this plant was
trained to represent in every detail q
painting by perhaps the most famous
1t was obtained from the private col
lection of Count Okuma of Toxic, who
valued it highly, but yielded to the So
licitation of Mr.. Kushibki and allowed
it to come ito this country In the spring
it produced white, bell-shaped small
flowers, with a fragrant odor, and in
late fall the leaves turn beautiful
red.
Two Chabo Hiba plants of the Negard
style, about foot and q half high and
270 years old, were especially interest
ing. Almost all of the roots We're ex-
posed. The branches of the one falling
to one side, the second plant springs
from the center of the pyramid formed
by the roots of the first. it's branches
falling the other way, thus making a
graceful, picturesque and balanced
whole. Such skill and training demon
strated in this piece can scacely be sur
passed These plants had the benefit
of training by the gardener Heisaku of
Toxic.
Another Chabo Hiba was by long
odds. the most interesting of all those
exhibited-at least from the view point
of history and great age The anthem
tic history of this famous Chabo Hiba
dates from the middle of the 18th CEN
fury, the beginning of the Kamakura
period when the art of gardening re-
ceived a great impulse at the hands of
the Buddhist priests. In one of the
kamakura temples it was guarded with
all the care that possibly could be given
to it. -a
Through the Shotgun regency and all
the history making times of Japan this
plant was preserved as carefully as any
heirloom could possibly be. A long time
before the downfall of the Shotgun one
family of Tagaki were appointed by the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08

the English is of long standing. Twice
British encroachments compelled the
Beers to move; the Orange Free State
and then the Transvaal republic were
founded successfully to avoid the British
Now that gold has been found in the
Transvaal, the influx of English-speak-
ing and thinking miners and promoters
is so great as to reduce the Beers to a
minority. But the Uitlanders cannot
vote and so are under the government
of the progressive and progress-re-
pelling Beers. The British want to get
easier naturalization laws so that they
may vote without having to reside IA
years or more; and further want to be
able to vote in the Transvaal without
giving up their British citizenship The
trouble is chiefly over the point of
double citizenship; that exists elsewhere
only in Hawaii where a man may vote
without giving up his former citizen
ship.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-08
Prettiest Summer Resort Girls,

From jamestown IN. " Letter.
The prettiest girls at any summer re-
sort in America this year are to be
found at Jamestown. These fair maid
ems come over here in smart traps or
with their wheels in fine mornings, take
spin along the Ocean drive, join the
throng at the Casino morning concert
or call upon their Newport friends. The
jamestown girl is jolly, a good dancer,
sings, plays golf and tennis well, and
can swim like a fish, fence, drive and
ride. 1t is not strange, therefore, that
so many young men go over to James
town each evening, or that 30 or so
young men come up from New York or
Philadelphia each Friday or Saturday
evening and do not stop longer than
is necessary to catch the boat for
jamestown, and the summer set there
is the liveliest to be found at any sum-
mer resort