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The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

looking after business matters.
 SATURDAY. Webb Hall and family of Pot ter were in the city trading today. $. I Wood returned home yes terday from a visit with relatives at Waters.
 Born yesterday, to MT. and Mrs. Will Stiford, 12-pound boy.
 J. L. Cox, merchant at Slating- ton, was in the city on business today.
 J. D. Green and G. H. Nichols of Waters were in the city trad ing today.
 w. c. Warren of Montgomery county, was in the city buying goods today.
 w. w. Rowton and family left this morning for visit with rela- tives at Black Springs.
 Misses Beulah Allen aud Nora Rind of Rocky spent last night in the city the guests of M. D. Win ton and family.
 o. o. Meeks and family of Antoine, Pike county, arrived in Mena yesterday afternoon for a visit with the family of J. M. Daniel.
 J. E. Collins, merchant at Gram miss, was trausacting business in Mena today.
 Mrs. L M. Davis and sou of Joplin, Mo-, are visiting in the city the guests of G. B. Dennis and family.
 J. K. Holder, Luther Sellers and w. M. King, jr., of Noun tain Fork, were in the city ou business today.
 w. c. McMichael of Arkadel- phia arrived in Meua yesterday afternoon and will make this city his home. His familyis expected to arrive in few days.
 " M Williams was in today on business and gave the Star call with three yearly renewals for the Weekly; one for his daughter, Mrs. Roland, in Idaho, one for his son, T. N. Williams, at Blew ins, Ark, and his own. At the Leading Photograph Gallery for everything in the Photograph line. All work guaranteed. Also Enlarging and Copying and Picture Frames, all sizes and styles. kodaks for sale and rent. Kodak work finished. Kodak and Photo Supplies always fresh, kept in stock. Remember at the Leading Photograph 1 Gallery Bert Hiltebrand, | Sw4t-50d2ot Photographer. | A. M. Fellows of Kansas City, president of the A. Nj. Fellows Coal company and brother-in. law of P. H. Cherry, a former citizen of Mena, with Mir. Robert Fink of Joplin, Mo, a brother ol Mrs. Cherry, returned to theiI homes today after few days stay in Mcna looking over the country. This was their first visit to Mena and they expressed themselves as being wonderfully surprised at the growth of oui city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

s. I Wood returned home yes terday from visit with relatives at Waters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

Born yesterday, to MT. and Mrs. Will Stiford, a 12-pound boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

" M Williams was in today on business and gave the Star call with three yearly renewals for the Weekly; one for his daughter, Mrs. Roland, in Idaho, one for his son, T. N. Williams, at Blew ins, Ark, and his own.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

Mrs. I. M. Davis and son of Joplin, Mo-, are visiting in the city the guests of G. B. Dennis and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
 Freeman Johnson of Hatfield was in the city today looking af- ter business matters.
 l. k. Tomlinson came Tn last night from Houston, Tex, for a few days stay in the city.
 Sam Bell and wife of Black Springs spent last night in the city the guest of G. F. Crawford and family.
 Miss Annie Denwiddie of Hum bolt, Tenn, arrived in Mena yes- terday for visit with the family of Dr. J. D. Harris.
 C. H. Bcauchamp oi the real estate firm of Beauchamp, Rad stiff & Moore, left yesterday af- ternoon on a business trip to Texarkana.
 William Armour and family of Oklahoma City are visiting in the city the guests of w. J. Ingram and family.
 !. Tomlinson. father of K. A. and F. w. Tomlinson, left yes- terday afternoon for Port Arthur, Tex, for a visit with his son, w. A. Tomlinsou.
 Business of importance at the Knights of Maccabees hall to- night. Every member is urgent ly requested to attend.
 Guy B. KirE, Com. The second Sunday in this month, May B, will be Decora- ton day at Owens Chapel. Ev- erybody is invited and dinner will be served on the grounds to all visitors.
 Mrs. ]. c. Mckee and sister, Miss Bertha Copp, have gone to De Queen for a two weeks visit with friends and s'Joe,' while posing as a forlorn widower, is wearing a beautiful rose on the lape, of his coat.
 Dr. S. s. May of Alabama, arrived in Mena yesterday after. noon and has decided to locate here and open up dental parlor. Dr. Mayfeld is graduate of the Louisville College of Dentistry and comes here highly recom- mended.
 FRIDAY ,><~-->~~c-c~~~o-o~oc~o~~y ~~y~N~-Nc~~o~o-~oco~o John Wimberley O. Egger was in the city on business today.
 John Hatfield and Sim Law renee of Shady were in the city trading today.
 J. M. Rowton of Black Springs was in the city buying goods today
 Egbert McMillan and family left .his morning for visit with relatives at Black Springs.
 Mrs. w. P. Penny arrived yes. terday from Durango, Mexico, to remain few months visiting her sisters, Mesdames Myers and Weber. Since Mrs. Penny left here early this spring to join her husband, they have visited New FAD DOTu
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

Misses Beulah Allen aud Nora Rind of Rocky spent last night in the city the guests of M. D. Win ton and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

J. L. Cox, merchant at Slating- ton, was in the city on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10
SATURDAY..

Webb Hall and family of Pot ter were in the city trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

w. c. McMichael of Arkadel- phia arrived in Meua yesterday afternoon and will make this city his home. His familyis expected to arrive in few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

]. K. Holder. Luther Sellers and w. M. King, jr., of Noun tain Fork, were in the city ou business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

o. o. Meeks and family of Antoine, Pike county, arrived in Mena yesterday afternoon for a visit with the family of J. M. Daniel.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

J. E. Collins, merchant at Gran miss, was trausacting business in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

J. D. Green and G. H. Nichols of Waters were in the city trad ing today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

w. w. Rowton and family left this morning for visit with rela- tives at Black Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-05-10

w. c. Warren of Montgomery county, was in the city buying goods today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
FOR LAYING OF
HIGH SCHOOL
CORNERSTONE

Two thousand people in marching
array. Sprinhed with seventeen bun
dred stars and stripes, keeping step
to the thrilling music of our national
songs. making their way to the hugh
school cornerstone laying-thtS is the
programme fer The exercises Of the
city schools to-nlorrow afternoon
All the students Of the schools VIII
be present and take part in the exer-
cises. There VIII also be bands, drum
corps, lodges and old soldiers in the
march There will be presented a
grand contrast as the old soldiers.
w.ao have risked their lives for the
honor of our flag. and the children go
marching side by side. carrying the
nations emblem And both the old
and the young. the weary and the en-
ergetic. will afford beautiful lesson
Of patriotism as they make their way
to the new high school building
They will assemble at the corner
OF Madison and Quincy streets at 2:3o-
They will be preceded by the Fairmont
band The procession will march up
Main street, Fairmont avenue to Fifth
street, down which they viii march
to the building itself
Upon arriving at the building. Su-
perintendent Roster, Of the city
schools. Will make a brief address.
and will place the ceremonies ID
who viii act in the capacity Of the
Grand Worshipful Master Of the State
Of the Masonic Lodge.which organiza-
ton has been invited to conduct the
exercises. Hon. o. S. Mckinney and
Hon. w S Meredith had been asked
to deliver short addresses, but were
suddenly called out of town
The marching order viii be as foI-
lows: Fairmont Band. members OF
Masonic Lodge. Second ward school.
boys drump coros. Fleming school.
Fourth ward school, Fifth ward school,
First ward school. Grand Army drum
corps. members Grand Army of tho
Republic and the students of the
State Normal
Superintendent Roster requests that
all the business houses along the line
of march be decorated with flags and
other decorations
Mayor Arnett requests that during
the parade tomorrow afternoon. car
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
No Contest
This Year
AT LOCAL NoRMAL-AT LEAST
IT LOOKS THAT WAY At
THE PRESENT.

There has been strong movement
on the part of the students Of
the State Normal TO revive the old
annual contest between the societies
of the school. They were 'iisconrin-
ued through the fact tha: TOO mach
personal antaSoniSm arose among the
students. The faculty. however. does
not yet think il the proper tine TO
revive the contest II has. therefore.
proposed to the societies tha. 4 Prom
iuent speaker be secured for COM
mencement in order 70 address the
societies in a Joint session. A CON-
mittee was appointed by the principa1
to confer with the societies. TO learn
If they desire the innovation The
faculty mas also decided to make the
commencement exercises shorter this
year than usual. not to extend IN all
over three or four days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24

car loads a Week employment fo:- 4
hundred and thirty men, with the fac
tory running day and niSht-thcse
are few of the items which go to
snow the output OF The factory
Glass is made OF sand mixed with
other ingredients. 4 certain amount
Is placed into the furnace every twcn-
ry minutes-into highly heated fur
mace Streams of fire are, shot upon
the mixture. The intense heat soon
meltS the sand. then 1t flows to the
other end of the furnace from waich
1t is gathered by -satherers" upon
the end of blow pipe. The Gatherer
then hands 1t over to the blower.
Tie great heat of the furnace should
afford any preacher text for a bril-
liant sermon II . person can be con-
WINGED that he'll, a place hotter than,
this furnace is sure 20 receive all
who are sinful in this world, then that
person certainly VIII do all possible
TO avoid such fiery bed. On the 9TH
ier hand howevcS many sinners as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
FAIRMONT WINDOW GLASS co.
NOW HAS PLENTY OF ORDERS

they stand before the furnace lind
solace in the thought that God Is 900
kind to cast person, into such a
place Of eternal torment: that his
teachings are directly opposed TO such
a principle for his teachings are to do
unto others as YOU would have them
do unto you But similar thoughts
will come to all who gaze into the fur
mace Of a glass house
AS the gatherers take out the melt
ed sand from the furnace. in order to
protect their faces from the heat they
cover them with small board which
contain two holes for the eyes. These
are called .tcow-boards." possibly from
its similarity to Ae board which farm
ers place over the face Of fencejump-
ing cows, so as TO Keep them athone-
The ball OF fiery liquid upon the end;
of the blow Wpe, ~9en the blower
blows through the pipe and causes
the mass to swell. reminds us OF tie
little colored balloons that pleased
1GoHffSGed On sf6 4Sse] -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
DR.. MAXEY'S
Plan
JEALOUSY SAID
TO BE CAUSE

BUCKEANEoN. w Va. April 2f.-
a battle OF extensive proportions is
alleged to be brewing in West Vir-
ginia University at Morsantown. over
the question of filing the chair nov.
occupied by Dr. Edwin MaXey. instruc-
tor in international and constitutional
law. For months past friends Of Dr.
MaxeS. who IS noted writer on the
subjects he teaches. claim unseen en-
emieS who are jealous of the prestige
he has attained in legal circles have
been planning to ouSt him and I'LL his
place with a new man. The regents
viii meet in few weeks to select
the faculty for the new year, and a
fight is opening which will be a hot
one. Dr. Maxey is a favorite with the
student body. and many Of them are
threatening to withdraw and enter 9th
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
OFFICERS AGAIN
GOT BUSY

The fines in police court this morn
ing amounted to one hundred dollars
The officers We're active and many
were brought before the mayor to nave
sentence pronounced upon them Irene
DayeoportS place on Coal run was
pfnched again and game was not want
Ing at that place. This was the sec
5ond time for Irene's place to be raid
ed since Saturday night The mayor.
Chief Fleming and his officers are go
ing to do all in their power to root
out these dens of sin and 20 or1nS
our cityeto higher moral plain
z: Frank Travis was found on Main
street by Oficer Ross in 8. state OF in
toxicat1on- He settled with the city
authorities by paying six dollars
Joe Felix. a miner from Montana
filed up on bad whiSkey. and was
along the railroad when officers Car
5penter and Ross saw that he needed
their care. The mayor said six dol
lars
Hayes Mcdonald came in from
worthington on what he called a va
cation. He fen by the way and Chief
FLEMING conducted him from Main
street to the city jail His fine was
six dollars
John Martz came in from Montana:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
ANOTHER HUNDRED
DOLLARS TURNED in

he sought something to quench MS
thirst. He took an overdose. He was
assisted to the lookup from Washing
ton street by Chief FelminS. Mary
was. fined seven dollars.
John oGlinnis had only twenty-five.
cents and a pint of whiSkey wnep
found along the railroad by Assistant
Chief Bartholow He was rather loud
in his protestaions. He was fined
nine dollars
George GenfniSh found his way to
the city Jail through the kindly Eulo-
ance of Officer Carpenter. The process
sion started from Water street George
had twelve dollars and ninety cents.
He squared his account with the city
and was given back his change
Martin Shore was plain drunk he.
was fined six dollars for his trouble
John OuiuSli was a drunk found Cd
Porter alley Officer Gould marched
him 10 the city bastile- Six dollars
was the fine the mayor pronouncei
upon him.
Walter Scott. aged seventeen years
was a plain drunk Officer Carpenter
found him on Water street Scott was
sworr lie said that he got his wh1s-
key from man that was going 70
ClarkShurg- That the man handed
him n bottle of whiSkey and that he
drank about half OF it
John Doe and Annie Roe were found
lettering in a house OF i'll fame theE
each put up ten dollars
Irene davenport put up eighteen dol
lars for running a bawdy house ano
a stranger who was spending the eE-
euinc with Irene was fined ten dol
1ay
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
FUNERAL OF JOHN PAUL
JONES TOOK PLACE. TO-DAY
PRESIDENT
ROOSEVELT
MADE ADDRESS

sANNAPOLIS. Md, April 24.-PreSi-
dent Roosevelt. with Admirz1lS of the
American and the French nayies,
French EmbaSsador, Cabinet officers
members of Congress and Representa-
tiyeS ofSthe State government OF
maryland. Joined this afternoon in the
presence of an enormous concourse OF,
people in commemorative ceremonies
over the body OF John Paul Jones, the
first American Admiral Cloud?esS
skies and perfect sunshine made the
city and bay glfsten with beauty. To
day is the anniversary or John Paul
Jones victory over the British fri
gate, Drake. with the little American
slooo OF war, Ranger. The occasion
was John Paul Jones official funeral
# President Roosevelt made the prin-
cfpaI address of the day. which was
as follows:
The Presidents Address
: On behalf of the American people I
wish to, thank our ancient ally. the
great French nation. that proud and
gallant nation, to whose help We once
owed 1t that John Paul Jones was able
TO win for the Stars and Stripes the
victory that has given him deathleSs
fame. and to whose courtesy We now
owe It that the body OF the long-dead
hero has been sent hither. and that
to commemorate the reception Of the
iIlusrious dead squadron OF French
war ships has come to our shores.
The annals of the French navy are
filed with the names OF brave and
able seamen. each Of whom counted
death as mistress when the honor
of his flag was at stake: and among
the figures Of these brave men there
loom the larger shapes Of those who
~ SCoHtinaed On Eighth Raoe.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
IMON0NGAH BOY MISSING
LAD LEAVlESHIl
A NEAT TRICK
WAS TURNED BY REVOLUTIONARY
Committeeman IN POLICE
UNIFORMS

WARSAW. April 24.-At dawn this
morning seven members OF the fight
ing revolutionary committee. dlsSufs-
ed in police uniforms, went to Central
prison with orders requiring the de
iiverance TO them of ten of the most
important of political prisoners The
authorities compiled with the order
turning the prisoners over to the false
policefen. With the van in which the
prisoners were being transferred
reached the outskirts. the false po-
licemen chloroformed the driver. re
leased the prisoners and the entire
party disappeared.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
INDIGNATION
WAS AROUSED LAST NIGHT OVER
SHOOTING OF PROMINENT
MAN BY PATROLS.

OAKLAND, April 2I.-Further pub
lie Indignation was aroused by the
shooting last night OF another LIMO
cent man by the citizen soldiers. Jo-
seph Meisers, Superintendent OF the
children's play grounds, objected 10
soldiers building fires on the grounds
Patrols, aimed rifles at him and the
next instant he was dead Chief OF
Police Diaan had ordered the diSarm-
ing OF all persons except the police
men and the regular military orGaciza-
TONS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
HOUSE, WHICH REPORTED
1000 PEOPLE IN LINE
OF MARCH TOMORROW

riaSeS and wagons as far as possible
avoid the streets over which the school
pupils are to march The police VIII
be instructed to keep the closest watch
on all teams and vehicles in order
that no accidents may occur during
the parade
The Superintendent of the traction
company has also been requested 70
instruct all motormen to exercise the
greatest precaution while the crowds
are on the streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
MOTHER IS
FRANTIC OVER
HIS DEP Arturo

Robert Charlton, aged Is years lets
his home at Mononsah on Monday,
April 18th, since which tincsi1f Hlctb-s
cr has not had any trace or word
from him. Robert has light hair blne
eyes, of slender build. and wore aboysss
suit of dark Clothes, long trousers-
and nigh laced shoes He Is iHtelli-s
gent and active His father who Was
a member of the Knights of PyfhIasS
at Mononsah- died dseveralsyearsaao-
leaving three small children, Of which.
Robert is the oldest. His return to
his mother will be greatly appreeiateci
by her. Exchanges please eoPy.9
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
DIRECTORS MEETING
OF Fairn,ont Industrial Company TO
be Held This Evening.

Mr.. Levi B. Harr, president of the
Fairnont Industrial Company, has call
ed meeting of the directors for this
evening at four o'clock when some
very important business Will be
brought up for consideration in con-
nection with the closing of the deal OF
the Industrial Company's holdings an5
turning over the same to the MononSa~
hela Industrial Company. A stock
holders meeting of the latter com
pany was held this morning at Mr.
Harris Office. but nothing was done
which is ready to be given to the pub
lie. The consumration of this deal
will mean much to Fairmont and those
who know most about It are most en-
th1siastic over the outlook on the
proposition.
The meeting this evening viii no
doubt be an interesting one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
Harvest for Newsboys.

are reapiae harvest, many of them
clearing $50 n day. The line ow news
boys in front of the Oakland Tribune
Office every DAY IS two blocks long
and places near the door are readily
sold to boys who arrive later and do
not want 10 wait for the papers So
numerous are the boys and so anxious
to secure stock, that two miitiamen
are required to each newspaper Office
10 keep order.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
SECTION HANDS 7
Had Narrow Escape when Hard car.

Had Narrow Escape When Hand Car
Was Struck.
Yesterday afternoon near Oakland
a hand car upon which the section
hands were going to their work came
suddenly upon No. running rapidly
towards them at the rate of about
forty miles an hour. The men had
but a moment IN which to save their
lives. They jumped to the bank along
the track and Immediately the hand
and Shove1s. spikes and dinner pals
into neiEhboring meadow. No harm
was done the locomotive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24

FIRE" REPORTED
THIS YEAR

How is pane of window glass
made2 What is a Eatherer2 What Is
cowboard2 What is q snappero.
What Is a leveIer?
To answer these questions It is bot:
necessary for the fntscroSator to
spend only an hour. IN toe large fac,
tory of the Fairmont Window Glass;
Company which Is locased on the ..Eelti
Line.s,s
About 75.eoo boxes each year FOUR
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
Didn't &c. Away.

VIII .oaintgomery. who was up in
police court yesterday morning for
running a gambling place and wa
aned $3.50. of which he paid ten dol
lars. was going to square the balance
of his account with the city this aft
ernoon by moving out Of town Off.
Ger a. n. Fleming got wise and placed
Montgomery in the lookup before his
plans materialiZed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
Are Combined in Visit Of Mr. sg.saas.,
Wood, of Baltimore.

Mr.. w. w Wood. of Baltimore. in
dustriaI agent Of the and g. Rafis
road Company. arrived i'm the citysto-s
day on double mission. He came
primarily TO attend the wedding OF
Mr. Levi B. Harr and Miss Ethel FEM
ing tomorrow evening but he VIII also:
look after some very importantb bust
ness matters while In the city
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
SHOCK
IN SAN FRANCISCO

L. 24-ANoTHER EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
OCCURRED INCREASING The
~ OF san EsANcIseo.s STRICKEN LAsTEo euT
MANY REo7tE TO REMAIN AWAkE T4RouetouT THE NISHT
AND The NEW st4ocKsHAvE DEcIDED MANY REFUGEES TO
RENEWED
A
CENTER THOUSANDS GOING The RAILROADS Ask But
"How
SHOWS
NERVOUS PEOPLE
ORDEAL BRAVELY FOR FOUR DAYS
REALIZATION AND NOW The SLIGHTEST
ToCOvER THEIR FACES FROM ANTIclPAT
ED HoRRos eREAT Crews oEMEN NOW WoRkIMe PAY % AMI
HORSE CARS RUNNING TWO DAY AND THEY
PROBABLY WILL IN LIMITED TERRITORY
CORRECT ESTIMATE OF THE DEAD WILL EVER BE OBTAIN
The coRpsEs
FAR
HI
ADDITIONAL
coRoxER Walsh sTALEs HIS DEPuTIEs HAvE TAsaN
RUNS NOT INcLuDNe tn osE eURIED BY POLICE IT
ONE THOUSAND MANY WERE cREMATED WHERE They
PARK THERE ARE NOW AsoOT THREE THOUSAND ENcAMPEo
DAYS ARRANGEMENTS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLL
EST POSSIBLE
a
DISTANT CHINATOWN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
soino to Colorado.

Mr. and Mrs. GeoTSe Max Fleming
win leave in the morning for Denver
Colorado. where they viii make their
future home Mr.. Fleming has Sc
cured employment on civil engi-
aeerinS corps.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-24
Enemies
HIS SUNDOG

er she removed. Ihes
publication by Maxeysa few week.
ago of a textbook on international
law was opposed by some of the fac-
ulty. DR. Maxey won his point after.
a fight, but also received the intir1a-s
ton that he would notsbes a member
Of the faculty another year. He has
ben prolific contributor to 1awsjourss
nails and magazines. and his&f &fiendss
have informed the regents that the
movement to oust him is based on.
jealousy aroused through his fact
The board of regents is an appolnt-s
i've body. and State oMcials and lead
ers are being drawn into the econtroS
versy, which promises to be one OF;
the most vigorous IN the history Of the
school. In his law classes It IS free-s
ly stated that. should DIR. Maxey beds
missed. he VIII be followed to any 9TH
er institution with which he may be-
come connected by a large nnmheFor
the students