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The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
HO, FOR THE CELEBRATION!
committees Report Progress and Prepare
 For Active Work.

Al a meeting of the committees haying the celebration and fair in charge for August 16, 17 and io' held last night reports were made showing progress and glying encouragement indicating that this would be the greatest event in tue history of Mena.
 The committee on amusements announced several fiue attractions as betng secured, some of them quite novel and interesting Among the speakers it was an. nounced that Governor Little and Senator Clark had both signfiet tbeir intention to be here on the occasiou, and others will be secured.
 It was also proposed to hold a re-unlon of all those who were in Mena m lS96, at the starting of the towr, also to have a fraterna 1 day and parade of all the fra ter nal orders of the the city, and steps were taken to secure the best band obtainable to furnish music for the three days.
 The season thus far is favor able fer the production of good crops and with liberal premium list 1t is believed that the display Of farm fruit and garden products will far surpass any ever made in Polk county.
 c. B. Dennis, who had recently been to Kansas City and con- ferred with the passenger depart ment, announced an extension of the one fare round trip rate from Joplin to Port Arthur covering all intermediate points.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
A Broken Arm.

Mrs. Belcher, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Randall, met with an accident yesterday afternoon about o'clock which resulted in the simple fracture of her right arm just above the wrist. The accident was caused by Mrs. Belchcr stepping on a loose board of a new sidewalk being built by MT. Randall in front ot his home. The injury was dressed by pr. J. R. Davis.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
VALUATION SHOWS
 A LARGE INCREASE
In Past Five Years Assessed Valuation of Property in State Has Gone From
 S2OO,OOO, GOO to s3oo, ,OOO, ,OOO.
Fr ,m Arkansas G .zette.

Fr ,m Arkansas c zette.
 Figures compiled for the biennial report cf State Auditor A. E Moore show that the as sessed valuation of property Tn Arkansas has increased almost SO per cent in the last five years. Since 1900, when the valuation was little more than S200, GOO, 0CO the asscssed q valuation has in- creast q almost Sl00, 000,000. This wonderful increase in taxable values is due probably 10 several causes. chief among which, how eyer, is the rapid stride toward development that has been made in the last few years. About half of this increase has been in the last two years, since the last biennial report Of the state audit or was issued. The figures to be used in the report show the as sessed valuation for 1905 was S29S, 428, ,009. The valuation for other years is given as fellows: 1904, S261, 377,1S4; 1903, S24o, TT. JOS; 1902, SPA, 4O1, ,ll5: 1901, S225. 267,671: 1900, S20l, ,90S, 7S3
 This shows net gam in the assessed valuation in the 1903 as- sessment of sos, 0O0,c0o over the assessment of 1900. The assess ment for 1900 has moi been com pleted yet, but if the same ratio of increase is shown iu this re- port the assessed valuation of the state at the present time is far beyond $500, 100000
 To capitalists and others who have been considering the pre- Liabilities of Arkansas this bien- nial report will mean much. It will show them the rapid strides toward development in the. last few years, and will be one of the big advertisements of the state. The fact that the valuation has increased to such an extent in five years. without any percep tible change in he assessment O. many large corporations. shows that farm lands and small in dustries of the state have increas- ed in value. The increase is due to a great extent, also, to the de- yelopment of the mining sections of the state, and the lands now ed for fruit and agricultural pursuits were formerly consider ed practically worthless.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Gets Change Of Venue.

Senator F. o. Butt of Eureka Springs has obtained change of venue to Perry county, for his trial upon an indictment returned by the Pulaski county grand jury. He is charged with having com mitted perjury in his testimony before the circuit court at Perry vile ia February, the case being one of bribery, in which the Jury failed to agree.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Views of Mena Scenery.

K. w. Seaman, who came here several days ago for the purpose of securing some views of attrac- tive scenery around Mena for use in an advertising folder to be gotten out by the immigration department of the Kansas City Southern Railway. finished his work today and started for Sul- phur Springs this afternoon on No. 4. He reports having se- cured several fine pictures.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
D. afness Cannot be Cured

by To ,sl applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, ant that is by con stitutonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an nfamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiamed you have rumbling sound or i'm. perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the infam nation can be taken out and the tube rs stored to its normal condition, hearing will be de- stroyed forever; nino cases out of ten are cased by Catarrh, which is nothing but an in famed condition of the mucous surfaces
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cau. not be cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
 F J. CHENEY X co Tolc To, Q.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c
 Take Halls Family Pills for constiostion
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Deadly Serpent Bites

arc as common in India as are stomach ona liver disorders with us. For the iattar s.'it however there is sure remedy: istse Electric Bitters, the great restorative ,,,edicine, of which s. A. Brown of Bennettsville, s. C., says: Lhey 1e
 stored my wife to perfect health, al,eI wears of suffering with dyspeP2ss1la anu anu 2 chemically torpid liver. EleclIlc R;tters cure chills and fever, malarla. b;l;ousness. lame back, kidney troubles ana md bladder disorders. Sold on guaran- sol tee tee. by Jackson the druggist. Price oVc'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
JUSTICE MOVED swIr FLY.
The Philadelphia kidnaper in Pen. itentinry in Less Thnn Fl Hours
 After Being Captured.

Philadelphia, June 20 0-Twenty years or hard labor in solitary confinement in the Eastern penitentiary was the sentence pronounced Tuesday on John Joseph Kean, the abiuctor of little Freddie Muth. The rnormity of the mans crime which had aroused the whole city stirred the officers of the law to quick action and the swiftness with which justice mover has never been equaled in this community. Kean fell into the clutches of the law Mon day afternoon about the time the courts were closing. Promptly at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning he was photographt q and measured by the Bertillion system. Twenty-Five minutes later he had been arraigned before a magistrate and com initted to court without bail The grand jury quickly found a true bill and at 11:20 a. m. he was in the crim- inal court awaiting his turn to face Judge Sulzberger Shortly after 12 o'clock the judge passed sentence up on him, and at 1;30 the great isoa doors of the penitentiary closed behind him Tn his quick trip from liberty to the solitude of Cherry hill, the insti- tuition which Dickens made famous In his American notes by condemining it's system of solitary confinement, no friendly hand or voice was raised in the prisoners behalf If he behaves himself, his sentence, under the law will be reduced to twelve years and three months. The court had the pow- CT to give him a life sentence
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Rig Prohibition Convention.

Beebe, June 20.-Chairman h.. Brady of the prohibition state central committee and Secretary Tohn M. Parker announce that inc prohibition state convention will be held here on July 3, 4, and that Mrs. Carrie Nation will be here on July 4 and ,.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Tainted Sausage Kills.

Mabel, the last member of the Barmore family who ate poisoned bologna, died at the Belle Point hospital on Thursday morning. The child was seven years of age. Fort Smith News Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Kansas postmnsters Fleet.

Olathe, Kan, June 22.-The Kansas postmasters closed two days session here Wednesday afternoon. J. Frank Smith, of Pleasanton, was elected president, w. C. Markham, of Bald- win, secretary, and B. A. Rosequist, of Osage City, treasurer. Salina was chosen for the place of the next meet ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Diagnosed His Own Case.

St. Paul, June 22.--Dr. J. William White, professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, was oper- ated upon in the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Mich. Thursday for intes- tinal cancer. Dr. White. who is one of the best surgeons of the United states. diagnosed his own case.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
An Alarming Situation

frequently results from neglect ot clog ged bowels and torpid liver, until con con stipation becomes chronic. This condl- tion is unknown to those who use pr; King's New Life Pills; the best ana gentlest regulators of Stomach ana Bowels Guaranteed by Jackson the druggist. Price 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Death From Lockjaw

never follows an injury dressed with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's antiseptic and healing properties prevent blood poisoning Charles Oswald, merchant, of RensselaersvilIe, N. r., writes: "lt cured Seth Burch of this place of the uoIiest sore on his neck l ever saw. !" T1,res Cuts. Wounds, Burns and Sores. 25c at Jackson s Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
The Fourth at Rocky.

The Farmers Union of Rocky has decided to have picnic at Rocky on July 4, 1900, to which the pablic is cordially invited. Come ami bring your dinner and celebrate with Us. Good speak ing, music, etc.
 By Order Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28
Ammonia Tank Exploded.

St. Louis, June 22.-A huge ammonia tank exploded in the condensing room of the Polar Wave Ice company Thurs lay igniting the fume ladened atmos- phere of the apartment and causing ! loss of $50.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-28

IL.C. AcrumNn, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 l.. C. AcRUMAE, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2ist day of June. 1906.
 F w. ALLEY, Notary Public. My Commission Expires March 4, 1908 CoRREcT-Attest:
 C. A Smith
 J. l. Alley, Directors
 G. l.. Lochridgs,
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.
M. E. Conference.

The Fort Smith District Conference of the M. E. Church was in session this week from Monday until WedneS- day afternoon. Rev w R. Nelson, of Rogers, preached the opening ser mon Monday night to a full house. Tuesday night Prof Casey, of the col Iege at Sloan Springs, and Rev. E. L. Parks, D. D., spoke very effective. ly on education Many other valu- able papers were read and subjects discussed, and W1thal the meeting has been pronounced success.
 The following were in attendance: w R. Nelson, K. w. Reynolds, J. F. Ross, T. w Shipley, w. E. GibsCn. E. l.. Parks, NJ. r. Layman, E. $. Webb, ChaS. Casey. E L. Terrence, " J. Perrit, Geo. Bradley, J. H. Marshall w A. Ross, l. W Hughes, w P James, l.. c. Williamson, J. F. Palmer and others
 Before adj0urning the following resolutions, introduced by F. L. Tor renee, were adopted:
 Realizing the great barrier the le- galized liquor traffic is to civilization and christianity, Be 1t Resolved:
 First, That we as district confer enee put forth every righteous effort toward exterminating the liquor traf- lie in our state and nation. and that we use all our influence in the cleo tion next week in favor of prohibit tion.
 Second, That we stand by the men who are laboring to lift from our country the awful debauehery brought about by this evil. and that we up hold the institutions that are for this end
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
CROPS AND MARKETS.

The evaposat8rs are paglnz l2scents i per buSheI fer cul3s
 T L. Beard of Lowell, brought to 1 The News office q few days ago three fine seeding peaches which grew on the north slope of Callahan mountain northwest Of Springdale.
 George Bryan, of Fayetteville has opened up an evaporation Tn Spring daie, and began work Wednesday. The evap0rated k located near Chap man s eYaporat0F in the east Of town.
 There was considerable change in the temperature Sunday, and 1t has been cool and SQnshinV all week, with DO rain. Apple men say that the past week has been ideal weather for ap- pies, that they will color nice and the cool weather will have tendency to check the bitter rot, which had be- come prevalent in some orchards.
 L D to Wednesday night p ears of apples had been shipped from Spring daie. The price k now Sl.00 to Sl.25 per barrel A few Ben Davis are coming iD, and buyers are paying 20 cents Der barrel for these All buyers are agreed that it Is too early for Ben bdS AS. duQ LIIe ZtUHELS VIII AuuUuUh- edly ind that 1t will be to their ad vantage t0 let theIr Ben Davis remain on the trees as long as possible.
 4 meeting of the apple growe rs was held at the Auditorium Mouday after noon at . clock to discuss the ques- ti0n of forming aa organlzation for the purpose of handling the apple crop. r. A. Rodger of Benton county was present, representing the Ozark Fruit Growers Association. Nothing definite was done, and another meet ing will be held at the Mayors office Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
 A meeting Of the apple shippers of this section was held at Rogers Tues day evening to hear report from J. D. Bryan, Of Bentonville, who was recently appointed to go to St. Louis and interview the railway off, cialS in reference to the emergency rate which the shippers are endeav- bring to secure. Springdale was represented at the meeting by w. B. Brogdon. Nothing was learned at this meeting but the shippers feel en- couraged and believe they will secure the rate. Something definite will be known by today it is thought.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
SCHOOL STUDENTS, AT
 TENTION.

The Sprlngdale Milling Com pany has purchased 200 nice school bags which they are going to give away to the pupils in grades 1, ?, } and I of Springdale public schools. If you want one of these bags call at your grocer man and he will take pleasure in furnishing you with same.
 P. S.=Tell your mamma to use CHALLENGE" Flour.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

If you want an apple ladder leave you order with $. NJ. Graham and get 1t before the rush begins. Ladders. both step and pointed, made to order. They are good ladders because they are made right.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Springdale public schools open next Monday, and The News is requested to say that all pupils are expected to assemble i'll the rooms they occupied last year, the high school students at the high school building, etc. The two schools will not combine i'll the opening exercises as hereto fore. We are requested further to say that all pupils must take with them receipt showing that one months tuition has been paid before they are enrolled. Tuition may be paid to D. Christian, secre- tary of the board, or in his ab- sence the Bank of Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

T. W. Berry has just received car load of furniture and can satisfy your wants with anything in the furniture line.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
FOR RENT.

Good 80 acre farm. Also team and tools for sale. Bargain if taken by September lst.
 18-2t. WILSON CARDwELL.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

20 and 2 cent wash goods cut to Is cents, to close values 12H and Is cents cut to 10 cents, SIS and 10 cent values go at 5 cents.
 SMYER.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

The News is requested to an- nounce that Thursday, Septem- Der 0, has been selected as the day for cleaning up the Fitzger- aid grave yard north of town, and all who are interested are in- vited to be present and assist in the work.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
WANTED.

l want d man to do some inn provements on a farm for the use and control of 1t for two years.
 w. D. Pearson.
 Sprlngdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Go to Berry's and buy one of those nice side boards.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

You can get first class bath at the City Barger Shop.
 E. BEVERs.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

WANTED Position as Stenog- rapher. Call at News office.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

A school that stands on it's merits. One months trial free. Fayetteville, Ark. Commercial College.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

See that fine Davenport at T. w. Berry'S. Only S25.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
WANTED.

In Springdale, Arkansas, cold storage, electric lights and water works. If.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

We are now prepared to furnish slack barrels for shipping apples, and also boxes and packages.
 JONES x ROBINSON.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
FOR SALE.

Ten short horn Durham cows with young calves; th1rty, oue and two year olds, cross of Short Horn and Hereford; ole register ed Hereford bull. For particulars see Carl Ownber, Springdale, or l.. A. Sanders, Spring Valley.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Safes from S5 to SS.50 and reed rockers from o3.50 to 912 at Berry's.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

For good fire and tornado in- surance see J. w. Lewis.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Good fresh milk COW for sale. Inquire at News office 17-2t.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Now is the time to buy wash goods and slippers as I am going to close them out at some price.
 SMYER.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Ladies and children OxfordS cheap at New York store.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

200 bushels of corn for sale at the J. K. Harris farm northeast of town.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Birthstone and Fruit Acids for Evaporators.
 NELSON & SEAReY.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Good single buggy and har- ness for sale. See Mrs. Dodson at residence of w. X. Graves. t. f.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

POTATOES WANTED l will buy your potatoes.
 ]. T. MAsoNER.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31
Epworth League Convention.

The sixth annual convention of the EpwOrth Leagues of Fort Smith dis trict convened at the M. k. church Wednesday night. The session closes tonight. On account of the hour at which The News goes to press We are unable to present report of the meet ing.
 The meeting Wednesday night was on the lawn 1t the church, and was in the nature Of reception to the visit ors The welcome address was de!iv. cred by L.G Williamson, of Springdale and the response was oY T. A. Winkle- man, of Rogers, president of the organization.
 The Fayetteville Baptist Asso- ciation, comprising the Baptist churcheSof Washington Jountyand al- sothe church at WeStviIle 1T. meets in Springdale today Friday and con- tinues over Sunday. This is the an- nual meeting and quite number of visitors are expected. The first session will be held this morning.
 The Southwestern Conference of the Lutheran Synod of Missouri, which had been in session in Springdale closed Sunday. There was a good at- tendance and the meeting was con- sidered d success by all The News was promised a report of the meeting but it failed to materiaiize.
 A revival meeting will begin at the M. E. Church, Sou tn on the 2nd Sun, day in Sept. Rev. F. s. II. Johnston, our former presidi ng Elder will do the preaching. Every body is cordially invited to attend all of the services, that much good may be done.
The Springdale news., 1906-08-31

Read C. N. Kenuans watch ldd this week. tt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Worry Has No Part in Her Life.


Mrs. Fairbanks, wife of the vice
president, declares that she does not
possess nerves and it would seem
that this is no idle boast. Mrs. Fair
banks has an iron endurance and she
attributes her fortitude, mental and
physical. to the fact that she has
never allowed herself to worry over
anything, great or trivial. But she
always secures ample rest, no mat
ter what her engagements. During
the maddening days of the last D. A.
R. congress, when several thousand
women would talk at once on as
many different themes, Mrs. Fair
banks would endure the confusion as
long as possible and then, giving the
gavel to another officer, she would go
to a nearby hotel and take a half
hours repose. She always drinks hot
milk when she is going through men,
tai or physical fatigue
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

1t grieves us to see people in such
a stew about their diet What's the
matter with the civilized stomach?
The old way was to eat what was set
before you and think no more about
it. Nature did the rest and converted
the beef and turnips to thought, to
industry, to heroism. to politics. to
poetry, to art, to emotion The new
way is to hurry from the table and
take pills. powders. potions, and you
haven't eaten enough nor what you
want at that What's the use of be-
ing Millionaire il you have to live on
bran bread and skinned milk
What's the use OF owning villa in
the country IL you have 10 sell every
thing you raise on tae place or give It
TO charities. being unable to eat =
Dcysel of itz-B-ooklyn Eagle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
COMMENT ON THINGS MILITARY.
Changes Contemplated in German
and French Armies

Changes Contemplated In German
and French Armies
In the arsenals of France, accord
ing to q French paper, there are
$8.000,000 worth of antiquated and
useless artillery. The French navy
uses fifty or sixty different models of
guns, which makes the question OF
furnishing projectiles very difficult,
and the powder used in the navy is
SO unstable that one-quarter of it has
to be changed every year. Z. lasts
on board ship only five years aud in
hot climates only two years
According to leading German pa
per. the kaiser has ordered the in
PRODUCTION of a new uniform in the
army 1t will be between gray and
green in color. The uniform is to be
supplied to all artillery and infantry
remiments, but not to the cavalry, as
1T has not yet been decided what tint
is most suitable for this branch.
Russian soldiers still believe them
selves superior to the Japanese and
ascribe their i'll luck in Manchuria
to the fact that their army was so
largely composed of reservists. whose
officers were incompetent and insult
fcient in number.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Passing of school Bags.

A notable fact in connection with
the holiday offerings of presents
adapted to children was that school
bags were conspicuous by their abb
sence this season The manager of a
school supplies section in a local de-
partment store explained the situation
in this manner
Junior size suit cases have super
seeded the eld-time school bags to such
an extent that but comparatively few
manufacturers nowadays carry stock
of the latter. Girls won't have them
because bags are no longer considered
fashionable, and boys won't stand for
them for the reason that to use school
bags is popularity regarded as sissy
habit. The miniature suit case carries
with it a distinctive style that salts
fees youngsters of either SEX
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

successful repartee, Bishop Potter
offers another contribution to the lit
erature of excuses for the delay in
the construction of the cathedral OF
st. John the Divine. Bishop ex
claimed one of his flock, who is a
generous donor to the building fund,
-sdoes it not distress you to see time
ny by and so little done on the
Hefehts?" Madam vas the grave
response, when you Bear in mind
that the cathedral is to prepare us
for eternity. you see asw little time
has to do with it."