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The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
DEMONSTRATION FARMS.
A. V. Swaty, Government Agent. Reports
 Making Tour of Inspection.

Stuttgart, Nov. 10. The superintendent in charge of the demonstration work in Arkansas, A. V. Swaty, has just made a tour of inspection of the fifteen demonstration farms in the state. In all instances he says crop con- ditions are good, and considering the rains frost and wind, he be- lieves that the crop is far above what could bc expected. In all cases, those in charge of the demonstration farms have planted seed furnished by the government and have tended the cotton and corn according to government in- structions. MT. Swaty is greatly pleased with the outlook and IS now arranging to establish sew eral other farms in the state to be in readiness for tbe next sea- son.
 During the last four or five weeks he has been in conference with farmers from various sec tions of the state, aud he expects to secure the cooperation of farmers in every county for the establishment of a dem tion farm in every locality. He ex poets to have at least fifty such farms in operation within the next few months, and when the spring planting time comes, he hopes to have all ready for plant ing, under instructions from the department at Washington.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
FUNERAL. OF MRS. 0. L. GREGG
Held Under the Auspices of the Eastern
 Star and Rebekahs.

Ia Granniss, on November s, occurred the death of Minnie S., wife of o. l.. Gregg, and it is rare that the little town nas wit messed such gathering as that of the following Saturday when friends and neighbors met to pay their last tribute of respect to one who had become eudeared to them by her cheerful and kindly ways. She was member of the Eastern Star and of the eRbekahs. and Odd Fellows and Masons joined hands over their sisters grave.
 Hon. Mark F. Olney gave as- sistance to the Eastern Star ladies and Mesda ames Tanner and Carson of Mena gave assistance to their Kebekah sisters, while Gillham furnished a deleg gation of both societies. The beautiful burial ceremonies of both orders were gone through after which Bro. Olney delivered an address taking as his theme "There Re- naiueth Rest" after which we left her asleep covered by the wealth of blossoms that loving hearts had lavishly bestowed.
 Minnie $. Smith was born at Aus tin, Minn., January 26, 1870, was united in marriage to 0. l.. Gregg February 24, 1891. In 1899 re- moved to Raymond, Tex, and in December 1903 removed to Granniss, where her death oc- cured from cancer, after months of suffering patiently endured.
 All true hearts go out in sym pathy to this husband with his three motherjess daughters.
 A Friend.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
(. King Died at St. Louis

|ews was received in this Saturday of the death of Mir. !. King at the St. Louis Sani- pm. Mir. King spent the |mer in Mena and expected eiurn here 10 make his perma- home, but went to St. Louis " weeks ago in the hopes of hinlng his health. While he Ibeen quite sick for sometime, nea.h was unexpected at this q. The remains were taken Rflitiu, Ga, to be placed beside
 Nlte, whe died a few mouths MT. King has two daugh- |in this city, Mrs. Walter Bell Miss Florence King, who kes her home with Mrs. Bell.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
On Government Levy Work.

Fred Wigstraud, who went to Helena, Ark, several days ago, to take charge as civil engineer of some United States levy work writes home that he IS very bnsy man, having c harge of three contracts one of which has 50O men at work. He is furnished with team and driver to enable him to go from place to place as needed in looking alter his work
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
To Make Hume Here.

U. Moseley and wife who have been visiting their brother, E. J. Moseley, and family, started for their home at Ashdown on No. 3 this afternoon. Mir. and Mrs. Moseley were so impressed with the healthfuiness and bright future for Mena that they closed a deal before leaving for house and lot in the west portion of the city, which they will occupy for home as soon they can get their house hold goods here.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Finger Bitten Off.

H. T. Pugh of Pughtowp, l. T., who was in after load of freight, had a peculiar as well as very painful accident early this morning by having his sec ond finger on his right hand bitten off by mule. Mir. Pugh had put up at one of the south side yards and early this morning while feeding his team one of his mules, through its eagerness for its breakfast, was grabbing for some hay which Mir. Pugh had in his hand and in doing So it caught his finger, biting the end of it entirely off. The injury was dressed by Dr. Vandiver and was doingnlcely when he' drove out this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
TRADES DAY AT ATKINS.
People ia Attendance and Exhibits
 Were Excellent.

tkins, Nov. 10. - Today the l Trades Day for Atkins, was
 g success. Fully 2,000 people
 e in attendance. The mer- nts report a big day's business. agricultural, horticultural, I,ry and stock exhibits were |p,ionally good, more than ling expectations I he Local rd of Trade paid out about in premiums, besides which biums were given out by local |ness concerns.
 Everybody was well pleased. lse was no drinking or dis pance in any way. The next kles Day will be December s, |a strong list has been gotten Tor that day.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
News From Alma.

Una, Nov. 10. w. A. Cole of |place is now manager of the ners' Cooperative Fruit Mers' Association. He has very busy the past few days 1ling produce for the farmers. ana has shipped over 5000 's ot cotton to date and a many of the Farmers Un-
 members are aolding cotton ! cents. Most of the straw . growers have been busy past week, blowing and
 kiug their strawberry fields
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Guard your k nd, ys; the health

Guard your k nd ys; the health of the body depends on those small but important organs. They extract uric acid from the blood which if allowed 10 remain in the system would cause dropsy and Bright's disease. Prickly Ash Bittcrs is a successful kidney tonic; 1t heals and strengthens the kidneys, regulates the liver, stimulates the stomach and di- gestiou, cleauses the bowels. It will prevent or cure Bright's disease. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Entertained the Little Ones

The primary class of the Junior Epworth League of the First M F.. church was delightfully."- enter tained at the home of Mrs. G. H, Purdum, their superintendent, Saturday afternoon. Light re freshmenls were served to the little which they all enjoyed, and received picture card as a souv enir to remember the good time they had. May the Lord bles: these little ones is the prayer o. their superintendent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Ten Years Ago Today

c. o. Wonder can sell or rent your lots or farms if you will list them with him.
 Miss Mayme Green, daug of E. M. Green, came in from Lamar, Mo, Monday to join her parents in their new home.
 F. W. Egan, train master o. the K. C.. r. & G., road, arrived Monday in his prlvate car to visit Mena and look after business at this point. He was accompanied by his wife aud daughter.
 Everything IS taking an extra quick move since the election. The wagons from the different lumber yards are hurrying off in every direction loaded with material for some new business house or residence.
 Hudgins Bros. are building large addition to their warehouse on the corner of Sher wood avenue and Fleming street. It will be an immen SC structure when com pleted. It is to be three stories high, 50 feet front and 150 deep.
 l. M. Stoat, civil engineer of the M. K. & T. Construction Co.,. staked of the ground yesterday for the roundhouse, coal chute and water tank. The tank will be situated about 1000 feet below the depot and will receive it's water supply from large spring near that point.
 Last Thursday evening quitea party of young folks took charge of the old log house in Janssen park during the absence of w. B. Landes, who is using the old rustic structure for his comfort able bachelor quarters, and gave him genuine surprise on his re. turn. The logs in the old open fireplace burned brightly while those present enjoyed the evening with games and social conversa- tion.
 Last night the newly elected city council consisting of T. NJ. Carder, mayor, G. w. Petty, M. V. York, E. Cagle, Ike Jones and Sam Henderson, aldermen, met in J. w. Humphreys store to or ganize and hold their first meet ing. After the oath of office had been taken by all, MT. Jones rendered his resignation on ac- count of not having time to at tend the meetings. It was ac- cepted and J. w. Bolton was appointed to succeed him.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
INJURED IN A RUNAWAY.
While Riding to Train af Page Mrs. E. il. Donaldson Has Wrist Fractured.

MT. and Mrs. E. H. Donaldson arrived la st night on the belated local freight from Page, where they, in company with several others, had been enjoying an out ing, camping and hunting.
 While riding from the camp to Page, a distance of five miles, on horseback, Mrs. Donaldson's $ horse became frightened and both horses ran away. Mrs. Donald son was thrown from her horse, the fall dislocating her right wrist and breaking one bone. The other horse rau against tree and bruised Mir. Donaldson cor- siderably about the hips but he is able to be down town today.
 On arriving here Dr. Parks re- duced the fracture for Mrs. Don aldson and while suffering con. siderable pain is getting along nicely.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Takes Sensible View.

J. c. Spears of Big Fork mar keted two bales of cotton here yesterday receiving 9 cents per pound for it. While MT. Spears thinks cotton will go to higher price later he says he cannot af ford to keep his creditors waiting or his family from having the articles needed for their comfort while waiting for raise in price, The balance of his crop, how ever, he says he will hold.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
" Patterson Dead.

Parties in from Scott county yesterday reported that W. Pat terson died at his home five miles east of Eagleton yesterday morn- ing at 5:30. Mir. Patterson was once a citizen of Mena and is a relative of Sam Carder of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Hoch.. Plurality Below 2,Ooo.

Topeka, Nov. 13.-7he officia count received in this city until nool Monday shows the election returns from 100 counties. This gives Gov Hoch. republican, a plurality over w A. Harris, democat, of 1,703 votes Chairman Drummer, of the state re publican committee, has the unoffl cial returns from four of the missinl counties. which makes Hoch's plu rality l,977.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
RESUMES STANDARD SUIT
More Damaging Evidence Produced in Missouri Custer Proceedings
 by Attorney Gen. Hadley.
MR. AcKERT's STRONG ADMISSIONS

General Manager of waters-Pierce
 gethcr With Republic and St.
 Louis International oil Company
 Were Controlled by standard. St. Louis, Nov. 1.-The hearing of the deposition of the defense in the custer suit of the state of Missouri against the Standard Oil, Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil companies, was re. sumed Friday. C. L. Ackert, general manager of the Waters-Pierce company who was the sole witness Thursday was again on the witness stand Fri day.
 MT. Ackert admitted that the Stan. dard Oil company of Indiana controls the Waters-Pierce, the Republic and the St. Louis International oil com. ranies, although the subsidiary com panies are active competitors for busi ness in St. Louis. He admitted that an agreement had been made between the Waters-Pierce and the Standard companies regarding certain territory that each company was to do business in, and told of the allotment of the territory. He also testified that the selling prices of the Waters-Pierce and the other companies were fixed by the Standard. Under the further rigid cross-examination of Attorney General Hadley the witness testified that the Waters-Pierce, Republic and St Louis International companies each had man, agers who solicited business and of ten cut the prices to obtain the larg. est showing to be made to the head company-the Standard He said that instructions were given to the Waters Pierce Co, not to cut the price of oil in the territory of the Standard Oil Go. outside of St. Louis and to re main strictly upon the territory allot ted the company.
 Ackert testified that the Waters Pierce company cut the price of oil so low in Jefferson City that an in dependent oil company quit business there. He said that the only tank station competition that the Waterx Pierce company had in Missouri out side of St Louis was with irdepend ent companies at Joplin, Springfield and Aurora.
 In reply to a question from the coun sel for. the defense regarding the method of keeping the business from competitors, the witness said that whenever a competitor undersold thA Waters-Pierce company, a representa- tive of the Waters-Pierce company would find it out he next day when he called and would notify the com pany.
 St. Louis, Nov. 1.-The federal grand jury, which meets next Wednes day. will investigate the St. Louis end of the alleged oil combine with view to the institution of criminal proceed ings against persons involved. it was made known Friday Information was given out that members of the inter state commerce commission and repre- sentatives of the office of commis sioner of corporations Garfield have been served with subpoenaes duces tecum form the district court of ficials in St Louis compelling theii presence when the grand jury con venes
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Tenderness or aching in tn,

Tenderness or aching in the small of the back is a serious symptom The kidneys are suf- fering. Take Prickly Ash Bit ters at once. It is a reliable kidney remedy and system regula- tor and will cure the trouble before it develops its dangerous stage. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
May Fleet Bruce in New York.

New York, Nov. 1l.-John E Smith, secretary of the Kings county republican campaign committee said Saturday that in the neighborhood of 5000 additional votes had been dis. covered for M- Linn Bruce, republican candidate for lieutenant governor which, he said, will undoubtedly elect Bruce.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Packers Case Again Postponed.

Chicago. Nov. 11.--Trial of tht charges against the various packing companies under indictments alleg ing combination in restraint of trads and commerce was Saturday post poned until December 10, neither thu government nor the packers beinj ready to proceed to trial.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Lost-One new harness tug on road between my home and Meua. Finder will please return 1t to me and receive compensation. c. H. Cole. d&w1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Prickly Ash Bitters can be de- pended on to cure the kidneys, corrects the urine, strengthens the stomach and relieves back ache. w. c. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
now SECURED PENSION BY FRAUD
,eh Interest in Case to Be Tried at Hot N Sorings This Week.

;t,te Rock, Nov. l2. The se If the United States vs. 0ollje E. Pritchard, which Will
 called in the United States s,r;ct court next Saturday IS ade interesting because of the ct that it was in this case form 2 Limited States Commissioner E. I Nickels. of Hot Springs, was Evolved to snch all extent that E cost him his commission. Mir. <;ckels having recently been in #cted by the Federal grand jury VI the charge of making a certiil- te as notary public of persons Sho did not appear before him.
 He entered plea of guilty to ;s charge and was fined Sl0O d resigned his commission. MT.
 kels made out the papers on hich Mrs. Moorman made her Him for peusion.
 Mrs. Moorman can neither read 5r write.
 #Mollie E. Moorman, the de ndant in the case. is charged &th fling a false and fraudulent Kim for pension as the widow a soldier. It is alleged that made affidavit to the state nt that she has not remarked ce the death of the soldier, as ose widow she was claiming a nsion, when in fact, she had. XThe defendant iu the case IS
 widow of James E. Prlchard, Zone time a Federal soldier in war between the states and Fer a citizen of Garland county. Richard died March 19, 1892, on August }, 1893, bis widow s alleged. married James k. brennan, near Hot Springs. e marriage, 1t is stated, was
 a happy one and ID about ee mouths Moornlan left the 6nau and has never been heard
 n since.
 From Her Mountain Home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

e Dallas Vall5 Nursery Co.,, Mne home grown fruit trees. Bw4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
From Her Mountain Home.

liuched and worn with the
 es and struggles of the world,
 Hing alone and unaided for
 ! necessities of life for her
 ldren and herself, the llttle
 ban, ffty-four years of age ] stand before the bars of
 Gce Saturday morning and De perhaps for her fife, for a E would doubtless mean i'm |pnment and imprisonment Nd mean death.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Company Stated his Concern To- gethcr With Republic nnd st. Louis International oil Company Were Controlled bx Standard.
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
Y. N. |. TAKES SCALP
OF WESTERN MARYLAND
Losers Find the Defense of Lexington
Cadet Team Impenetrable-Sol-
diers Score az VIII.

LEXINGTON. Va. Nov S-Virginia
Military Institute. 80: University OF
Maryland. 3; was the result OF the foot
ball game here this afternoon.
The visitors put up a good game in
the first half. and held the home team
down to twelve points made by two
touchdowns by Stude and two goals by
Montgomery. After scoring a touch
down in the beginning of the second half
by Howelps dash around end. the Mary
landers went to pieces and failed TO
stop the Cadets march across the field,
and four touchdowns were made in rapid
succession by straight football. Three
We're made by Stude, whose work was
a feature. and one by Cosby
Montgomery failed 90 kick three goals.
The all-round work OF Howell. Thomp-
son, and Southland We're features for
visitors. while Massie. Frazier. and
Nicholas put up the star game for the
Cadets Maryland will play Washing
ton and Lee here Monday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
SNARTHHORE GRINDS
HOPKINS IN DUST
Baltimoreans Completely Awed by
Reputation of Their Opponents, and
Can Accomplish Little.

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. S-Swarth-
more ground the Hopkins team in the
dUst today by % TO O.
THe locals were beaten before they
vent on the field. They seemed we'll
pleased not to have had a large score
rolled up against them, and by the fact
that they twice worked the ball inside
the 15-yard line Of the visitors. In the
first half SwarthInore tore through the
local line as though it were paper. and
tailed three touchdowns.
In the second half the locals seemed
to get over their awe of the reputation
of their opponents. and not only held
Swarthmore down TO 4 single touch
down and goal from tire field. but
worked the ball dangerously near the
visitors goal on two occasion.
The play of the visitors was the best
seen here this season. and notable for
the aggressive team work, splendid in
reference of the backs. clean handling
of the ball and precision with which In
tricate plays were pulled off. Against
this, the best of the season for Hopkins
was not available to make the game
close. For Swarthmore, the stars We're
Rowland, McDonough, and MiIlman.
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
BOCOCK'S FIELD GOAL
WINS FOR GEORGETOWN
Puts 1t Over North Carolina Goal Post at Norfolk and
Score Is 4 to 0-Blue and Gray Defense
Is Splendid

town. and il was the Blue and Gray's
bail on Carollna's S0-yard line. An end
run netted three yards. 4 quarterback
run failed. a mass play on tackle added
only four yards. and on the next play
the ball went over.
Bocock Kicks Goal.
North Carolina carried the ball twelve
yards. and lost II on a tumble. She
seemed 10 be playing a waiting game
Repeatedly she kicked Cd the second
down. GeorEetown rushed the bali to
CaTolinas 31-yard line and Captain
BOcOCk gave a hurried signal for a drop
kick. The ball sailed squareIy over the
bars and the Georgetown rooters cheered
wildly.
The referee would not allow the goal
claiming that there were not six men
on the Blue and Gray's line when the
bah was kicked There was some more
scTimmage, q Tarheel was hurt. and the
men had a breathing spell Of few
moments.
Hardly had play resumed when the
Georgetown captain again signaled for
a field goal. Carolina was uncertain
whether the play was a fake or not. The
ball went straight over the goal, and
Georgetown was IN the lead Icy four
points.
a few seconds later the half ended.
The second half was repetition OF
the first with Carolina rushing and
Georgetown stalling. II was IN this
half that Carolina came within strik-
ing distance OF the Georgetown goal.
but failed TO score.
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
GEORGETOWN PREPS
DOWN SECOND NAVY

The Second Navy Yard team was de-
feated by the Georgetown Props at
Georgetown yesterday by SIS to O.
The FIRST half was hard fought. TO
score of II 10 o. but the second half
seemed 10 take the spirit out Of Navy.
For Navy, Mansfield, Hodgson. and
Berkley were the stars, while Sitterdon
and Fury did most Of the heavy work
for the Props. Sitterdon also distin-
guishc1 himself IS a goal kicker and
right halfback, Tterney made an end
run of about eighty yards without in
reference AID scored the first touch
down. The lineup for the respective
teams was as follows:
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
.INTERCLASS RACES
REVEALED GOOD MEN
Georgetown Aquatic Situa-
ton Brighter Since Re-
gatta of Last Week.

The winning OF the interclass re-
gatta by the sophomore crew OF George
town was OF considerable interest. as
II gave the followers of aquaucs at
Georgetown an opportunity 10 size up
the prospective material for the varsity
boat.
The race, rOWed as il was under un-
favorable conditions and with a nasty
head wind. was the first pulled OF
under the tutelage of Murray A. Rus
sell, the new coach at Georgetown. and
the last practice the men viii have on
the river this fall.
While in the nature OF a surprise. the
results speak well. The juniors, largely
on form during their practice spins,
were preferred to the sophomOres- The
three varsity men in the sophomore
boat, the men who had felt and ex-
perienced the monotonOus drive Of the
four miles at Poughkeepsie. were re-
sponsible for the victory. With Le
Plant at No. and Lynch at No. 6
the waist OF the boat was well looked
after. and the men behind. though in
experienced. had 10 take the drive and
stand the gan for the mile and one
quarter Fitzgerald, who stroked the
varsity boat at Poughkeepsie. was in
the same seat in the race, and the long
Thythmical swing was what told.
Material Looks Good.
out oI the number of candidates that
the class crews showed. and the num-
Der of old varsity men that came
back, Georgetown should make superb
showing at the classic course on the
Hudson next June. The old men, after
a seasons maturing and filling out, viii
be splendid material Last years show
ing. when, though Outweighed. they
rowed such a plucky race. Will we'll be
remembered. With Fitzgerald again in
the stroke seat. and Captain Rice at
No. 4. behind him, indications certainly
point 10 a good outlook.
Only two or three places in the boat
will need filling, and If out of the ma
teriaI that appeared in the race Coach
Russell cannot get one or two men, IL
Will be rather tough on the other six.
Last year the men rowed with fine
workmanship. and although their old
coach. Dempsey. is gone, yet the prin-
ciples they learned will stand them in
good stead. 1t is evident that they Will
make a better appearance than last
year. provided. of course. they are per-
mitted 10 so 10 Poughkeepsie.
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
MICHIGAN TRIMS
VANDERBILT TEAM

ANN ARBOR. Mich. Nov. S.-By a
magnificent seventy-hve-yard run just
f1ve minutes before the final call of
time. Carrots made the only touchdown
OF the Michigan-Vanderbilt game, and
turned a tied score into a victory. the
final score being 10 TO 4. with Michigan
on the long end.
A hard fight had been expected with
the Southerners, but nothing like the
fight that McGuigins' commodores put
up, WAS looked for