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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Not as Straight
 as the Crow Flies. "

EvEAI parties recently go
 the Mountain Fork and Kamsh rivers in the vicinity oPag hunt
 fishing and incidentally time to ooa the lay of the land make Investigations with of from indications what kind of the finding the much talked Hatfield
 These gentlemen talked with the people, examined the grade stakes and all certain propositions, towit:
 Starting from Page the surveyed and the only all practical through Cedar northweste direction half miles where formed and the north ease direction the south side of Rich mountain distance of miles At this point they the divide between the Kamh which from the eight appears be pretty proposition.
 This divide about four miles and high of about thirty fifty the entire distance unless need When this divide after running twenty-five miles twelve and the north Rich and half miles the south side the line miles south of the starting point which be admitted making much shorten the distance securing straight the flies lne
 After crossing this divide the surveys southeasery direction within miles of Mena and Hatfield without obstruction.
 The sought be located through the the Indian and hogback being all sides the and the tell that will take of build road the best line possible find and when built the distance saved compared with the line would only be miles instead of thirty ndustrousy circulated by friendly CD other
 general people They known that A. Sw when building the road sought country this but could find and for these the has continued the advancing future with nothing to fear
 will be time before train will attempt to loop the loops being surveyed in the vicinity of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
SENTENCED FOR PEoNAcE.
Heavv Penalties Inflicted on Seven mis- sourians by Judge Pollock at
 Cape Girardean.

Cape Girardeau, Mo, Sept 25-- Judge Pollock imposed the following sentences on the defendants in the Smith case Friday; Charles M. Smith, three years and six months and $5,- 900 fine: Charles M Smith, jr., two years and s5.000 fine; Benjamin Stone, one year and six months and $l0o fine; W. Lee Rodgers, two years and $200 fine; William Woods, two years and $100 fine; Floyd Woods, two years and six months. Every man must also pay his proportionate part of the expense of the trial. They probably will be confined at the Fort Leavenworth prison.
 Judge Pollock overruled motions for new trials and for arrest of judgment. The counsel for the defendants will appeal The several men found guilty were permitted bail in the sum of $2,000 each.
 The defendants were all present and arose to receive the sentence. They were apparently not affected by the adverse decision. Their counsel had convinced them that the decision of the jury would be overruled when taken to the supreme court
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Brig. Gen. Samuel M. Mills, chief of artillery, will be placed on the re- tired list September 20.
 The president has issued pro clamation opening the Kiowa, Co., manche and Apache Indian lands Tn Oklahoma
 Gen J. B. Weaver, former Green back" candidate for president, has been nominated for congress by the opulist-Independence league in the Sixth Iowa district.
 The Mexican house of deputies has accorded permission to President Diaz to accept the grand cross of the Order of the Bath conferred on him by King Edward of Great Britain.
 The National Dental association has elected Dr. A. H. Peck of Chica- go. president, and Dr. D. J. McMil- Ian, of Kansas City, as vice presi- dent The next meeting will be held In Minneapolis. Minn.
 Two men were shot and killed and another was severely wounded in a saloon in Hammond. Ind. Wednes- day as a result of an argument over the respective merits of Battling Nel- son and Joe Cans, the prize fighters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
A pes Molnes. Ia. Mrster,.

Des Moines. Iowa. Sept. 25.-That Carl Klumb, the supposed suicide, whose body was found near the Golf and Country club Saturday nlht was murdered is the claim of his wealthy relatives who started an investigation Monday. Saturday night the body, badly decomposed was found hidden in . brush heap, with a bullet near the heart Relatives claim that he could not possibly have committed suicide. as no gun was found near the re- mains. and Klumb had no motive for taking his own life He is believed to have had on his person consider able money, which is missing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Speaker Cannon in Missouri.

St. Louis, Sept. 25.-Speaker Joseph c. Cannon passed through St. Louis Monday morning on his way to Se- dalia to begin campaign tour through the state, T am not candidate for the presidency and there is no such bee in my head said the speaker. When the next republican eonven- ton meets 1t will look over the re- cords of the men and will name the best man. am out to do what I can with my little mite toward elect ing republican members of congress to assure a republican house, for fl the house is not republican there win be little chance for republican can didate to be elected president"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27


 Colorado Springs Col, Sept. 25.-- With the city gay in the bun and white of the revolutionary periodI the national colors floating from al- most every building and the strains of martial music resounding through the streets from early morning. the Pike centennial celebration. commemorate ing the discovery of Pike's Peak by the man whose name 1t bears; opened here Monday.
 The chief feature of the day and the chief military display of the week, was the parade of infantry, cavalry and artillery, followed by members of the c. A. R., Colorado National Guard, Spanish War Veterans, high school cadets, and other local military organizations. which moved from the Colorado college campus at 10 a. m. and proceeded through the streets of the city. Cowboys. Indians and Colo rado pioneers also held conspicuous positions in the parade, the column being fully two miles in length and requiring an hour to, pass the review ing stand, where Vice President Fair banks officially reviewed the parade.
 The sports of the week opened Monday afternoon with the first games in the polo tournament on the grounds of the Cheyenne Mountain Country club Teams from several western cities, including the regular army team from Fort Robinson. Neb.. are entered in the tournament.
 The principal indoor feature of Mon- days programme was the holding of patriotic exercises at the grand opera house, under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion and the National Society of Col onial Danes of America.
 Conditions for the Pike Centennial, at least so far as the first day was concerned, could not have been more favorable had they been made to or der. A glorious Colorado sunrise, garbing in red and gold. the peak which Is in reality the center of at- traction for the assembled thousands ushered in the day and the weather continued fine.
 Two band concerts for the multi tude and military reception for those who cared to attend were the attractions for the evening. The offi- cial reception to Vice President Fair banks and the visiting military offi- cers, at which the honors were done by Gov. Jesse Mcdonald and local citizens were held at the Antlers par lors beginning at g p. m., and the ball room of the hotel was the scene of military ball beginning at 10 p. m.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
rhe p,umI,er and the Match.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 25.-Fire start ing from a natural gas explosion in the basement of the Crawford Opera house, four story building at 6l2. GA Kansas avenue. Monday morning, caused the destruction of the stock of the Moffat Furniture store. the Union Tea company, the theater and scenery and the household goods of several families. The loss is roughly estimated at $1O0,000 with s2S.O00 in surance. Roy Disbrow. plumber, now in the hospital severely burned, went in the basement to search for a gas leak, lighting match. The ex- plosion which followed shook the en- tire block.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
THE QUESTION OF CUBA.

Whether Cuba is to be annexed to the United States or not will depend wholly upon the Cubans. No one doubts that this country has the power and the courage either to in- corporate the island in it's own do- main, if that shall be deemed advis- able, or to maintain the republic in it's independent form in case the Cuban people are equal to their national oblications.
 The Platt amendment recognized and placed upon this country the duty of standing as vouchers to the other powers of the world for the new fiedged Cuban nation. In exer- cising that obligation in obedience to an urgent crisis. this government has given the Cuban people sup porters of the established order and insurrectionaries alike the oppor- tunity to settle the troubles that imperil the lives of aliens and disturb the commerce of other nations. If there is not in Cuba enough love of independent existence to cause a cessation of civil strife in order to preserve the nations integrity there certainly would be no oppression in withdrawing a boon which is not valued.
 The American people have faith in the guidance of President Roose- welt and Secretary Taft, and the national sentiment will support such action as the logic of events demands in connection with the Cuban situa- ton. Kansas City Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
PREPARING FOR EMER.Encl
Naval OfIiclais to Keep . supply "' Ready for War Vessels at
 Newport News.

Washington, Sept 23.-NaYal 7, ' cials do not intend to take < chances in the present emersen'' X the matter of a coaling suppls ships that may be needed Tor V9. service. Therefore. they are i0oa' round for a barge with a capaca not less than 2,500 tons, which !" proposed to have moored at MM MM convenient place near Newport Ns Under ordinary circumstances M \. cient coal can be obtained a
 place for the vessels of the nav <, reasonable notice, but 1t has \, N pened in the past that warships x had to wait while merchan.
 other vessels were coallng o~ii'7 the lack of sufficient number " nss CTS and in one instance ~a which put into Newport New N, coal was obliged 10 proceed " York to obtain a supply " < intention to keep the barge hn' its utmost capacity at all tlfne'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Shot a Russian Prefect.

Tambov, Russia. Sept. 2t.-Prefect of Police Tomushan, of Borissogliebsk, the home of Mile. Maria Spiridonovo. who shot and killed Chief of the Se- cret Police Luzhenoffsky. was fired at and seriously wounded In a street here Monday by terrorist. who also shot the prefects wife and two guards who were accompanying them. The would-be assassins escaped.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
New York srurder Mystery.

New York, Sept. 2s.-Another por- tion of the dismembered body, the torso of which was found Sunday In a pit at Eleventh Avenue and Thirty sixth street was discovered by the police Monday. One of the thighs which were missing was found two blocks away. The police are engaged iH searching for the head of the miss ing man and until that was found there Is little hope of identifying the body. The police were busy Monday also in trying to trace five men who were seen Saturday night beating a man in west Thirty-sixth street not far from the spot where the torso waS afterwards found
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

of the residence sections. The ogt- lock Monday mcraing, therefore was encouraging and the passing of san- day night without serious trouble is considered a hopeful sign.
 The body of Zeb Long, negro. was found hanging in tho woods early Monday morning about half mile west of East Point, suburb eight miles south of Atlanta. Long was locked in the East Point jail charged with disorderly conduct. The jail was broken into shortly after mid night and Long was taken to his doom. The usual mystery surrounds the affair. It is not known yet whether Long was suspected of any connection with any of the recent assaults on white women.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

The compiled list of all the coun- ties of this state, seventy-five in number, on the vote on the school tax amendment shows a total of 92,969 for to 47,375 against. This big majority in favor of the privil- ege of voting larger school taxes is a credit to Arkansas and to Prof. Hinemon, who did such splendid work over the state in favor of the amendment.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

The fact that there has not been a heavy rain in Excelsior Springs since April 10 accounts for the total ab- sence of mosquitoes at that summer resort. Kansas City Star. And the fact that we have had plenty of rain at Msna all summer and a total absence of mosquitoes shows that Mena is by far the better summer resort. Mos quitoes and malaria do not breed here.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
HOW TO BEAT THEFT.

It is reported on the street that one Clay Center man presented 5000 to the bucket shop last month and that others lost less sums. says the Clay Center Times. No one won. But why should anyone win? It is the bucket shops game and they are not in it to let the other man win. Bucket shops are like whisky. Nc one ever gets ahead of either except by leaving both entirely alone. Kansas City Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
A youthful Murd.rer

Maysville. Ky. Sept. 23.-James Chester Savage, aged 13 years, con fessed that he deliberately shot and killed his cousin William l.. Savage. To the chief of police the boy said 'I love my cousin but just wanted to shoot somebody, so I shot him When the shotgun with which the boy shot his cousin was found both bar rels were loaded and the hammers raised. The police say that young Savage undoubtedly intended to shoot some other person also.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
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A State of Health That Needs Prompt Treatment to Ward Off
 Serious Disease.

Do you notice a large reduction in your vital energy? Are you losing hold on your place in the social worlds Is your strength gone, constitution weak, appetite poor, digestion deranged bow els costive, with uneasiuess and symp- toms of derangement in the region of the kidneys9 Such a condition is the preliminary to Bright's Disease or some other serious kidney trouble. If this describes the state of your body, we urge upon you prompt action before your health is entirely beyond recovery Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need; it has four-fold restorative effect. It stimulates the torpid liver, restores health in the stomach, strengthens and cures the kidneys, and through its peculiar yet agreeable laxative char acter it clinches the good work by thor oughly cleansing the bowels. It is certain remedy for kidney and liver diseases.
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

Since Senator Bailey of Texas an- nounced his dislike of MT. Bryan's position on public ownership of roads, it has developed that he is an attorney for and confidential advisor of the Standard Oil Company. AL ready his constituents are taking action to prevent his reelection to Congress by the Texas legislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
A wnrnins lo AmcrIcn.

Chicago, Sept 22-Henry c. Cor bin, recently retired lieutenant gener- nl of the army, in an address at the Hamilton club, Thursday, pointed to the present crisis in Cuba as a warn ing to the United States against hasty action in making it's Pacific posses sians independent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
ON A GOLD BASIS.

Although Spain is on gold basis.
 gold is never seen there, the silver beseta being worth about l5 cents, while the gold one is worth nearly 20 cents. The silver and paper cur rency is ever changing, varying from l26 to l39 for gold besetas during the laat year. Kansas City Journal.
 And this in the face of the oft re- peatsd story that a gold standard
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

Colonel Bryan declares that Secre- tary Shaw's speeches are aiding the Democratic cause Globe Democrat. This fact possibly accounts for the Democrats joining in so readily to give him non-partisan receptions and entertainments in the South.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
May saxs t,,. shsr,aan

Washington, Sept 23.-A cablegram was received Saturday from Capt. Humphrey, depot quartermaster at Honolulu, stating that the big army transport Sheridan which recently went on the rocks at Barbers Point. near that city. would be saved.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

The Kansas City Star is trying to change it to Kansascity and the Ar kansas Gazette objects to having Little Rock written Littlerock or called The Rock. Why not write it Thernck2
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
nnrnrian Mint Rohhed,

Munich, Sept. 22.-The royal Bavar- ian mint was robbed Thursday even- ing of sum equal to s32. .500 in newly coined ten mark pieces. The thieves got into the mint by creeping through a dry underground canal which had been opened for a cleaning.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

Put your stomach, liver and blood in healthy condition and you can defy disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is successful system regulator. w. c. Yandiyer, Special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

always gave a stable unfiuctuating currency. The stability of govern ment is what causes currency to be stable whether of gold, silver or paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

With more sewers and paved streets the population of Little Rock should increase 25,000 by next cen- sus-taking time in 1910. Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
P|KE'S PEAK CELEBRATION
One Hundredth Anniversary of Dis covery of Mountain Observed
 at Colorado Springs.
VICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS PRESENT

The Chief Feature of the Opening Day
 was n Grand Parade of Militia Partici- pated in by United States and State Troops, and Various Military Organixa- tions-A Weeks Programme Planned.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Cassatt Has whooplng Cough.

Cassatt Has whooping Cough.
 Philadelphia, Sept. 23.-President A. J. Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania Rail- road company. Is confined to his home at Havenford. a suburb of this city. suffering from whooping cough.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
BELIEVE BRYAN WILL COTE

BELIEVE BRYAN WILL COTE In response to a letter reminding Colonel w. J. Bryan of his promise to give the ladies of the Mena Li- brary Association the benefit of a lecture, we received the following letter:
 Lincoln, Neb. Sept. 21 1906. "Mr. A. w. St. John,
 "Mena, Ark. Dear Sir:
 Your favor of the 9th inst, di- rected to MT. w. J. Bryan, received. 1 beg to say in reply that it will be impossible for him to consider any lecture engagements during the fall campaign, but it will give me pleas ure to bring your letter to his per sonal attention after he reaches home, and if he finds later that he can come to your place, he will write you in regard to the matter.
 Thanking you in his behalf for your kind words and for the invitation extended, am. Very truly yours, Charles w. Bryan" |"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
A Live Wire

Every nerve is a live wire connecting some part of the body with the brain. They are so numerous that if you pene- trate the skin with the point of needle you will touch nerve and receive a shock-pain it is called. Aches and pains come from a pressure, strain or in- jury to a nerve; the more prom inent the nerve the greater the pain. When the pain comes from a large nerve it is called
 Neuralgia
 whether it be the facial nerves, or the heart, stomach, sciatic or other prominent nerve branch. To stop pain, then, you must relieve the strain or pressure upon the nerves. Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills do this.
 ''I suffered intense pain. caused by neuralgia l doctored and used vari- ous medicines without getting relief until I began taking Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They did me more good than all the medicines l ever used They never fail to cure my headaches. and their use never leaves any bad after effects"
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S. B. Littlefield, Jr., left last Monday for
New Britain, Ct, where he has employ
ment.
John Ladd has new barn up and board
ed and James Cunningham has his new
stable finished.
Mrs. Rose Cunningham arrived recently
from Milo to attend campmeeting and visit
friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Maud Ames and son from Vinalha-
ven and Earl FlOris of Norwood, Mass, Wis
tied Mrs, Emma Partridge last week.
Forest Clark, the mail carrier for route
No. /, reports an increase in the number of
pieces of mail handled, 1929 in August.
Miss Amy Staples of Philadelphia visited
at n W. Staples last week. Miss Staples
is the daughter of Herbert Staples, for
mer resident of this place, who is now hold
ing a responsible position as superintend-
ent in a betting factory in Philadelphia.
John Boyd has his saw mill ready for
work. The engine was moved from its for
mer location near Park with some difficulty
breaking down the Carley bridge. The
new position near the Spinney store is con.
venient for Prospect and Stockton people
and on the line of the new railroad