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The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
GOVERNMENT WATCHING
Department of Justice Has an Eye on the Reported Merger of
 the Packers.
IS PREPARED TO FIeHT THE SCHEME
Secretary Wilson Declares That Prompt Action Will he Taken should the Att tempt to Form Trust be Carried Out Swift X Co.,, Stock Advances as Re- suit of Merger Report.

Washington, Oct. 24.--It is given out that the department of justice has an eye on the movement to or ganize an English holding concern to take over the American packing com panies, and that it is prepared to make fight on the scheme from the beginning. The move is taken seri- evidence has been received from Chi cago concerning the plans of the pack ing magnates. Secretary Wilson, when asked about 1t Monday, gave an expression that is representative of the administration. He said:
 My only information about 1t is from the newspapers. But we have a bureau of corporations, especially charged with looking into matters of this kind; we have department oi signed to be used in just such cases as this; we have our own attorney general to talk to grand juries; we have grand juries to listen and in- dict; we have petit jurors, and we have penitentiaries. l don't believe have anything more to say"
 Chicago. Oct 24.--There was a brisk rally in the stock of Swift & Co.,, on the Chicago stock change Tuesday as the result of the widespread re- port that big packing merger is un- der contemplation. During the morn ing the stock appeared to have good support, taking the price, which closed Saturday at 115%. up to 117Si Later there was relapse of about point.
 Whether the contemplated merger will carry as far as has been reported can not be ascertained at this time It was said that the Lipton interests originally were so small that they would have Leen insignificant had they not been sold to others several years ago.
 II is believed by many business men here that the effort of Swift & Co.,, to buy the Schwarzschild & Sulzber- ger company is the cause of the re- ports cf the big merger.
 This. however. is an old story ! Swift & Co, own 45 per cent of the ! company's stock. Mir. Sul2berger personally owns 5l per cent and has steadfastly refused o sell Swift & Co., never have made any denial of their desire to purchase Mir Sulzherger's $ holdings or that he has declined tc sell
 Swift & Co, is the big ''consollda. ton which MT. Sulzberger has been invited to enter. it is said. He was | invited to do so not this year or last year, but several years ago. and the offer doubtless Is still open. though it has not been made for long time 1 Those unacquainted with this matter might easily mistake Swift X Co.'s offer for one of huge commission.
 The Chicago packers interviewed here Tuesday with regard 10 ths [ statements attributed in New York l dispatches to Frederick Sulzherger dc ' not take kindly to the revelations l they embody. The present, they be lieve, is not suitable time in whicf to disseminate even rumors of pacis' ing house merger. in view of tho fact that the searchlight of govern ment investigation has not prepared the public mind to receive such ie ports favorably. Those interviewed enc and all denied all knowledge O
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

what might have inspired Mir. Sulz- berger to give the interview regard ing a merger attributed to him in the New York dispatches, while at the same time they intimated belief that Mir. Sulzberger's statements were distorted in transmission.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
SUPREME COURT
 RULING
The Error in inc Jick Davis Case Was in the Indicimcnt-Tom Pipkins
 Judgment Affirmed.

The Arkansas l15zette oi terday in iis repor. ot the ou- nreme court decision had the following in reference to the A. I Davis en 1zlemcnt case which the Star reported Monday as being reversed:
 .Mr. Justice McCulloch de- livered .he opinion of the Suprs m court of Arkansas yesterday Tn the case of A. J. Davis agains' the state.
 Appellant, A. J. Davis, was formerly county treasurer oi Polk county, and was indicted and con victed of failing to pay over the funds coming 10 his successor The indictment in the case al. leyes tbath was county treasurer and had taken the oath of office as such, and that certain funds
 
 belonging to q school district came into his hands and that he failed to pay he same over to his successor at the expiration of his term of office. II is not alleged that he embedded or nisapplied the funds. A demurrer to the indictment was interposed that, in order to constitute public offense, 1t must be alleged that the treasurer not only failed to pay over the funds 10 his success sor, but that he misappropriated the same. This contention is not sustained by thee ourt.
 "The old statute under which the Houeycutt and Goyan cases were decided provided that both elements were essential to consii- tute the criine--that is, the mis- appropriation of the funds as well as the failure to pay over. But under the latter statue, ur- der which this indictment IS found. either one ot these acts constitutes a public oFcnse, that is to say. where a public officer misappropriates funds or wilfully fails to pay over to his successor funds then in his hands. The indictment fails, however, to all lege that appellant had the funds in bis hands at the expiration oI his term of office. This was cssential to constitute an offense, as there could be no wiliul failure to pay over if he did not then have the funds in his hands. The indictment does allege that he had the funds in his hands a short time before the expiration of his term, but fails to allege that al the expiration he had the funds on hand. Nothing can be taken by iutmation in crimina Il prosecution, but the indictment must specifically allege material fact necessary to constitute an oifense. Oi this ground de- murrer to the indictment should have been sustained. Reversed and remanded.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
To Cure n ( Id in one Day

Take Laxisive Bromo Quiuine Tablets All drug gsists'refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on evSIy box 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
tiss stood the Tesr a5 Yeas.

The old, original Groves Iasteiess Chil Tanic. You know what you are taking, II | siron and qninine in tasteiess form. NO cure no pay, oOc'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
FRISCO TRAIN WRECKED
Kansas City Flyer" Leaves the Rails and Turns Over at BrandsvilIc. Mo-
 Fifteen Injured.

Brandsville, Mo, Oct. 21--A Frisco passenger train known as the Kansas City Flyer, left the rails near here Saturday while running at full speed and the entire train was turned over on it's side. Engineer Underwood was injured slightly and the fireman, whose name has not been learned was badly scalded. Six passengers were hurt, none dangerously.
 St. Louis, Oct 21.--At the office of the general manager of the Frisco road here it was stated that about 15 persons were injured in the wreck at Brandsville, Mo, early Saturday but none seriously. The train was re- ported derailed while running at 40 miles an hour. but the cause is no. yet known here. The train was the Kansas City Flyer, bound for Kansas City from Memphis.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
One Out of 30 Survived.

New York, Oct 2f.-The solitary survivor of 33 men who went adrift on the barge or houseboat Halfy from Lower Matacombi Key. on the coast of Florida, during the terrific gale of October IS was brought into this port Tuesday by the steamer El Paso. He Is John Russell. of Salem, Taylor county. Florida, and he de clared that he saw eight men of the 32 others drowned and believes that all of them went down when the barge foundered.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Denver. Col. oct 2I.-William J. Bryan made brief campaigning tour of northern Colorado Saturday. He vas met at La Selle Saturday morn ing by reception committee of 20 prominent democrats with special train The principal towns visited were Greeley. Fort Collins and Boulder and Mir. Bryan addressed large audi ences in each of these places. He closed his campaign In Colorado with a speech in Denver Saturday night, after which he will depart for In diana.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

More Than Twenty Inches Has Fallen in Denver-Edge of the storm Reaches Wichita. Kan.-In Western Nebraska snow Continues Failing and Train Service Is at a StandstilI.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

The defect in the indictments in the above case as appealed to the Supreme court will doubtless reach to all the indictments in the remaining uniried cases and will cause these cases to be quashed and again referred to the grand jury.
 Tom Pipkin Judgment Affirmed
 On the same day the Supreme court in an opinion rendered by Associate Justice Riddick af- firmed the decision of the Polk cir cult court in the matter of the appeal of Tom Pipkin. who was inflicted and convicted in the lpwer court for complicity in the crime of marder in connection with the killing of J. c Hudgins at Mena last March and was given
 
 a sentence of fifteen years |, tue peniientiary. This case was argued before the court last Saturday and in the argu- ment presented It was shown that while Tom Piplin did not fire the shot that killed tn old man, he was with his brother, Ike Pipkin, who had left his home to go to the house of the old man and de- mand an apology for an alleged insult to the mother of the two boys. This was held by the court as sufficient proof that Tom
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Colorado Springs. Oct 24.--Meager reports from Limon. Col. are to tho effect that tho snowstorm in that vii cinity Monday night was very heavy. All Rock Island traffic between Colo rado Springs and Limon has been discontinued. It Is said that there is four feet of snow on the track the other side of Limon and still snow ing. A high gale is blowing and drifting the snow very badly
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Topeka. Kan, Oct 24.--The big western storm failed to reach Topeka as was predicted Monday. and the weather here is warm, sultry and with strong indications of rain. The general office of the Santa Fe and Rock Island operating departments report no further trouble with trains on account of the storm in the west.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Alliance, Neb.. Oct 24.-The storm still continues, more than 12 inches of snow having fallen in A hours. Train service west is at standstill. The Burlington was unprepared for the severe weather blows not being ready until Tuesday. There is much apprehension for live stock. large portion of the potato crop is in the ground and It Is feared 1t will be a total loss. Passenger trains may run west Tuesday, but 1t is doubtful.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PROBATE NOTICES.

The charge for probate notices of the
usual length in the Reformer for the three
weeks required by law is $2oQ ,,, ms Ma.,ca. ,a
Guides Commissioners Notices VIII - s0,,ses aiss
and Settlement Notices. pssis,sr we spa Of Probate
~ ~ send your notices to the Reformer'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
Things Are Coming Our Way.

That is mt the first balloon that got
stranded in Bennington.-St Albans
Messenger.
And the STANCE thing is that the sue,
cessful balloon headed right straight
for Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
100 MEN WANTED.

100 bright, active, energetic, mechanically
inclined men for positions IN our machine de.
pgriment, we have some line openings for
men who have the above qualifications and
are willing 90 apply themselves TO the work
with the intention % making for themselves
good, permanent paying position, Apply,
giving past experience, age aud references, 90
Dept, 4, VERMONT FARM MACHINE co,
Bellows Falls, W. 4a,A3e
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR SALE-Colt coming four next spring. +.
e. WINCHESTER, West Braitleboro, W
i3.iI*
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-5 and 10 gallon kegs C. II:
EDDY co. i2'u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR SALE-BgG Plymouth Rock pullets and
cockerels. ClIAS. oAKES, IS Main st, i3'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

WANTED-Msn and wife on farm; man 20
work on farm, wife 10 board two or three
men, Address y, care oi Rrformer oflco
Il,u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

WANTED Reef, pork, lamb, poultry, hides,
:, ,ein, ,h,n asd sheen pclts Tor cash W. "
hl'llAhpsuN co, i9af
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

Owing to their proposed removal IS offered
story house and barn. carriage house, hen
house 80 by 10 feet The house contains II
rooms with modern plumbing for hot and
cold water, new furnace, set Laundry tuos
and dyed ranges. Can be arranged easily into
fyyo.tpnement house. Buildings are in eX
celent repair and have been newly painted
mis- season. Large yards for breeding poultry
either for pleasure or profit Buildings sup,
snrinr and well. Large garden and abund
entt"1 opce of ' apple pear and plum trees, grape
vines. currant bushes. etc. There is an extra
lot for building purposes by 10 rods IN
size. III,
he all ready for occupancy after Nov. 10, 1t
would make desirable investment The car
riage house rents for $50 a year to the VII
lage for the storage of chemical engine.
Inquire at the house or at the store of
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR sALE-AIl kinds fresh and salt meats
and vegetables, w. +, RICHARDSON co;
i3.tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
ROAD AGENTS WANTED Mon n No

ROAD AGENTS WANTED Men Il years Of
age and over desiring positions advertising
Magic Yeast can obtain particulars by ad
dressing WALTER o. hill care Northwest.
sin Yeast Coz $50 NO, Ashland Ave, Chi.
cgeo, Season opens Apr /, 1907. When an.
plying state age present aud former uceupa.
ton and home address, Salary, thirty dollars
per month and expenses il.tie
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
WANTED.

WANTED p-A girl 10 learn pastry cooking. ST.
GEkMAtNE'S BAKERY. la.tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
WANTED

Tailor and tailorrss TO work In shop,
CARL F CAIN. III Main St. Bratteboro.
AM
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR SALE Hotel range and hot water boil
er; also large Stewart stove for office or
store. EDGETT 4 co. i3,if
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

BERKSHIRE BOAR PIGS, born in May,
1906, pure bred. registered, high class
stock: price $40 each F. l.. HoUGHToN:
Putney, Vt. SOti
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

KINDLING WOOD for sale; also dry i.foot
wood at 81 per cord sawed times at IS
per cord $. A. SMITH co. 3sn
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

CONTINUED ON 4TH PAGE.)
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR sALE-Standard makes Of automobiles,
some bargains in second hand ears, also
full line Of bicycles, supplies, and talking
machines. MANLEY BROS. ll'u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR sAIE-uaying decided to locate in
Marlboro on nv numbering job, l will sell
the best 6O.acre farm, with plenty OF running
water and wood, located in Vernon W; also
win sell hay and fodder; price and terms
made right W. g. DOOLIITbE. 4-'a"e
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

FOR sALE-i.horsepower Wagner electric
motor and 3.horsepower Westinghouse;
both alternating current, single phase; IN
good condition. reason for selling, need more
power. VERMONT PRINTING co Brattle;
bOr0 f-h
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26
FOR SALE.

Tho Franklin II. wheeler homestead. l'his
nropertv extends from Spring street 60 'tteer
street and can be advantageDusy subdiNldeu
For further particulars inquire Of
iO' MRS. JAMES DALTON,
42tf Spring ST., bratutooIu, ".
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-10-26

TO RENT--A nice tenement to a small, 9ule'
family; none other need apply hoC ~
cox. 81 So. Main st. -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Before Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Humis'
ton went up to Rochester, Minnesota,
to consult with Mayo Brothers who
are the noted physicians in charge OF
the hospital at that place, they had
communicated their intentionto friends
In st. Louis. In reply they expressed
surprise that they would go. to little
town like Rochester which was not
only unknown but whose name could
hardly be found on the map, when
they had such eminent surgeons in st.
Louis, giving the names of some OF
the most prominent. Imagine Mr..
Humiston's establishment when he
found one of those same doctors at
Rochester with patient whom he had
brought there from ST. Louis for ex-
animation. In conversation the doc
tor said he had studied in the best
colleges at home and abroad and
hadn't found any place or men in
whom he had greater confidence than
the Mayo Brothers ut Rochester,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

A number of the friends of Mr.. w.
A. Johnson got together last Friday
evening and repaired TO the home OF
his daughter Mrs. Monroe to help
min celebrate his S4th birthday in q
way that he would long remember with
pleasure. Mr.. Johnson Is a native of
ohio, but came to Iowa In 1854. He is
yet quite active for man OF his years.
The evening was enjoyed in pleasant
social conversation together with re.
freshments; and before departing foi
their homes, Mr.. Elliott in behalf OF
the company presented Mr.. johnson
with a nat ana a cane to remind him
of the occasion AS we'll as their friend.
ship.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

DR.. Richards advertises today that
ne has completed arrangements to
locate permanently In Atlantic and will
leave Audubon in few weeks to be-
gin his work in that city. The doctor
nas been here for about year and in
that time has made many friends ano
done successful business. But he is
capable of serving much larger
ield, both by thorough preparation
and successful experience, and goes
10 Atlantic for that reason. Amy one
desiring, his services should see him
without delay.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

At the meeting of the school board
OF Oak6eld township last Monday, it
was decided to have no school in
District No. 8, as there are only two
pupils TO attend and they were willing
TO go to the Center school. The same
board decided that the township would
not pay for set Of encyclopedias pur-
chased by teacher with the permits
sion of the sub-director, because a d.
rector cannot legally authorize the
expenditure of funds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

The United Workmen and the Degree
of Honor joined in celebrating the
fourth anniversary OF the organiza.
ton OF the Workman lodge In Audi.
bon, at their hall last Monday even.
ing. The ladies brought well-flled
baskets and the gentlemen bought
oysters; and putting the two together
with the necessary trimmings they had
banquet good enough for anybody
About one hundred fifty were present
to enjoy the spread. They had music
by the band and Mr.. Jorgensen OF
Extra. Following the supper the time
was spent by some in social conversa-
ton and by others In dancing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Chapter B. j. of the p. Il. o. Society
met last Thursday night at the home
of the president, Mrs. f. F. Bilharz
who has faithfully served in that ca
pacity the last two years. This being
the annual meeting, new officers for
the ensuing year we're elected as fol-
lows: Miss Mary Davis, president;
Mrs. Harriet Vollmer, vice-president;
Miss Jean Culver, treasurer; Mrs.
Gertrude Nelson, recording secretary:
Miss Emma Culver, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Geo. Cosson, journal
list; Mrs. Katharine Buck, chaplain;
Miss Maud Doak, guard. Delegates
to the annual State Convention al
Keokuk In the month of May, Miss
Mary Davis, Miss Emma Culver;
Alternates, Mrs. Harriet Vollmer and
Mrs. j. A. Musson. After the cere-
mony OF installing the new officers
had been completed the members en-
joyed delicate refreshments served by
the hostess.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Rev. and Mrs. c. l.. Dean have
been visiting friends in Audubon for
several days. Mrs. Dean will be re-
membered as Carrie Cooley daughter
of II. j. Cooley and graduate OF the
High School. Mr.. Dean had been
pastor of the Christian church at
Rockford, Washington for four years
but is now supplying church at
Carroll though living at Des Moines
where he will take advantage of the
opportunity for further study offered
by Drake University.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Miss Sadie E. Nc Coy closed long
successful term of school at Bethel
last Monday. A large company OF
parents and friends came TO listen to a
most excellent program. The exercises
were we'll carried out, showing a
careful preparation by both teacher
and pupils. All were treated to nice
refreshments, and a pleasant time
spent. In teaching school the size OF
this the teacher often encounters OBJ
stacles, and Miss Mccoy Is TO be
commended on the pleasant manner
In which she has treated both schol-
ars and parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Miss Efie Mishler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jake Mishler, who are quite
veil acquainted in Manning and vicin-
ity was married to Mr.. Potter yes
terday at her home down near Audi
bon at high noon. Miss Mishler Is a
charming young woman and can num-
Der her friends by the score. Mr..
Potter is a stranger to US but we take
Miss Mishler's judgement for this and
count on him being of the best. The
Monitor congratulates. Manning
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Supervisor f. d. Searls writes from
Rochester Minnesota that the opera
ton performed by the surgeons for
the relief of Mrs. Searls seems to have
been successful, and that she is re
covering from the effects as rapidly
as could be eXneCted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

V. L. Culver and wife are now look.
ing for name for bright baby girl
that arrived at their home last Satur-
day. We understand this makes five
little girls in the family and just comes
up with their neighbor Attorney Ora
ham who lives on the same street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Word comes, from Gus Hahn who
shipped for Canada early last week
mat they we're blockaded at ST. Paul,
not by the snow storm, but by con-
gestion of 300 cars or more on the
tracks OF the road over which his cars
we're billed. Shows the large immi.
grafton that Canada is receiving.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Miss Ella Hurd of the Methodist
church delightfully."- entertained hel
Sunday School Class of boys at her
nome Saturday afternoon. The time
was spent in playing various house
games and at five O'Clock a supper
was served such as al boys enjoy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22
; Committed Suicide.

Just as we go 10 press we are IN
formed that VIM. Mehle, the German
tailor, who resides in the southeast
part of Audubon committed suicide
lust before noon. The report Is that
he hanged himself in his home by
means or a handkerchief tied to door
knob
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

Purl DeBusk, son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. John V. DeBusk, and reared on
a farm near Atlantic was among the
uoys who lost their lives in the recent
hgnt with the Moros in the Philippine
Islands, to which place he went with
the sixth regiment two years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-03-22

The Royal Neighbors arranged and
carried out very pleasant surprise
on one OF their number, Mrs. 4. M.
Preston, at her home one evening last
week. After social hour, refresh
ments were served and the guests de-
parted. Mrs. Preston was soon TO
leave for her new home in Illinois.