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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Ten Years Ago
 This Week
Interesting Items of News
 Compiled From the Mena
 Weekly Star of Ten Years Ago This Week. .s .* *

A baseball. team was being or gan;zed.
 Volume l, Number 1 of the
 Mena Democrat made its appear. ance.
 J. P. Masters brought in the 6ist bale of cotton August 29, He received S15c for 1t.
 The September term of the cil- cult court convened NJ 3nday at Dallas with Judge W. P. Feazel on the benci.
 w. D. Perkins was building an "iron front building for W. $. Wads worth who was to establish furniture store.
 "Sam Badt, the pushing pro- prietor of the Boston Store, now in a tent near Sherwood avenue, will in a few days occupy his new building on De Queen street 7 The new building was the one now occupied by Cunning ham s grocery store.
 The Star said editorially: "Oh, ye heat-tormented and sleepless inh abitants of other climes, think of Mena with an average tenn perature of 65 degrees at ' a. m. during the month of August. Think we'll and profit thereby but lring your blankets.
 Under a striking headline, Gold, Silver, Lead and Zinc" a mineral strike out on the Cossa- tot river is reported. 1.-Two hundred pounds of these speci- mems were brought in this morn- ing and can be seen at the Wells Fargo express office. One piece weighs seventy-fve pounds and is almost pure ore" The mine was owned by the Howard Coun- ty Mining Co.
 First Death In Mena.-Wynona, the wife of J. w. Connor, died of childbed fever. The family came here from Bagnell, Mo-, about two months ago and were capped near Mena street below the rail road. Referring 10 this death this paper said: "Thousands of people in and about Mens, many with only the poorest camp sc- commodations, together with the poor sanitary conditions. change of climate and food at the hot test season of the year and only one death to record in months and iu that the cause entirely removed from climatic influences. How is this as a pointer as to the healthfulness of this country ?"
 Good News to Travellers. Com mencing with Tuesday, Septem- Der l, a passenger train will be run from Poteau to Mena, arrlv- ing here at 3:55 p. m,, and leav- ing at l:4S p. m., the next day. This train makes quick connec- tions at Poteau with the Arkan- sss Traveller, the fast vestibuled train running to and from Kan sas City. None will appreciate the improved train service more than Postmaster I. D. Jones and his assistant, who worked night and day to cope with the many difficulties in connection with handling city mail business with the facilities of a backwoods crossroad. The office was then located where York's shoe shop is now situated.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
To Build s.ooo Cottax.<.

San Francisco. Aug. 30.-The re- lief corporation let contract Tues day for the building of 2,O00 two and three-room cottages in the parks of the city. They are to be completed in four, eight and IF weeks. The ex- ecutive committee was authorized to enter into similar contract for 2,00O additional houses, which will give the corporation 4,0O0 houses at the end of IF weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
u,ld E,.ct,on .t u,xh A,,,,na..

Denver, Aug. 30.-Delegates to the 18th annual convention of the Inter- national League of Press clubs were taken Wednesday over the new Moi fat railroad to Corona. the crest of the continental divide, where amid alternate expanses of granite borders and perpetual snow a session was held for the election of officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Admitted ,he Jeri.h nrnh...

New York, Aug. 30.--All but two of the 30 Jewish orphans who were ordered deported by the Ellis island authorities were released from the immigration station Tuesday even. ing under orders from the department of commerce and labor at Washing tan
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Millinery E.sab,l.hmes, Burned.

St. Paul, Aug. 31.--Fire Thursday destroyed the two lower floors of the large six-story wholesale millinery es- tablishment of Stronge. Warner & Co.,. causing loss of sl50.0o0 to the build ing and contents. most of which was covered by insurance.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
To Nsandamus Missouri

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. SV1 dred prominent lawyers { every state in the Union : St. Paul Wednesday to atsel annual meeting of the AM association which will De | house of representatives ! the state capitol. The nlS was called to order at s Wednesday morning by | Peek, of Chicago. presidenaS s0c3atinn
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Senator TiIiman Losing

Columbus, S. c. Aug. sp1 ing returns from Tuesdays \ ic primaries indicate that sel will lead the ticket for with Richard Manning anaA Blease close together for see For attorney general, ]. f
 has a large lead. The eleesN sel and Lyons means deie' state dispensary and SenalOM
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
WHEREIN SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
 PLAYS THE FOOL.

PLAYS THE FOOL.
 When it comes to ascribing the gouge of the Ice trust to human nature" then mankind in general has selfshly ethical reason for putting
 such combinations out of business. The pessimistic view of humanity is taken by the Municipal Journal and Engineer in it's comment upon a somewhat widespread movement for the establishment of municipal ice plants. The Municipal Journal be- lieves that the movement is a neces- sary one, and bases it's belief on this hypothesis:
 Wholesalers and retailers(of ice) would not be human unless they took every advantage, as they usual ly do, to increase prices and make extra profit.
 This is a bolder and balder way of putting what has before been va- riously expressed. They all do it, : says some trust promoters. Every one would do what Rockefeller has done if every one had the brains, !" says others. It is the note of despair in the economic situation.
 1t isl a false note, but itis significant. Every one would not do as Rocke- feller has done; it is not more than human to desist from gou ging the public; humanity is not the founda- ton stone of the Ice trust. But let the doctrine of despair gain accept ance. let confidence in individual square dealing be utterly destroyed, let it take root that every man who has the chance will beat his fel- lows and oppress society, and there is no alternative left but Socialism on the one hand and Anarchy on the other.
 And therein is where the privilege grabbers and the perverters of human nature play the fools with the times. In their criminal pur- suits of "short run" profits they would pull down the temple on their heads if they were not restrained by law to respect the limits of decency.
 The foregoing from the Kansas City Star contains much that is true. but there is another side to the story.
 While we are not of those who believe that they all do it." yet there are enough who do, and who, as they get the power, are so per sistent in their doing that tl.ey cause the public to suffer and nothing can prevent their exactions and extor- tions except change in systems and methods.
 Call this what you may, give it any name you choose the facts are the conscienceless extortionists car not be controlled until competition is abolished and cooperation takes it's place.
 In other words the people must do for themselves by and through mu- nicipal organization, what they now allow private corporations and indi- viduals to do for them.
 During the days of African slavery all shareholders did not abuse or mis- use their slaves. but many did and this fact created a sentiment against the system and it was found that in order to eliminate the abuses, the exactions and extortions, as now talked of. the system had to be abolished. In other words the Thu man nature in some people which leads them to abuse their slaves and which now leads them to oppress their fellows by and through me- nopolistic extortions. had to be changed. and will again have to be changed by change of systems, making it impossible for perverted human nature to follow pursuits detrimental to the general public.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
EXCURSION RATES.

From Mena to the following points will be on sale daily June 8, to September Is, to Los Angeles, San Francisco. San Diego-going and returning di- rect routes, $63.
 Portland, Ore, Tacoma Seattle, Everette and Belliugham, Wash, $o9, 90. Spokane, Wash. .,$64. 90.
 Helena, Butte. Anacouda, Grea Falls, Mont, $59. 90.
 Phoenix, Prescott, and Grand Cany on, Ariz., $5S. Return limit October 3i, 1906.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
AsLed lo AYenre oen. Min,s nrnr.Ier.

st. Petersburg, Aug, 30.-The Semi noysky regiment has received a copy )f resolution adopted by the League of the Russian People" expressing the hope that the regiment will not fail to ayenge the murder of Gen Min.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Ruy 4 Good MIL

Saw mlll for sale. capacity 20, 1000, in good condition. Cheap for cash or on payment. Write or apply to Daniel Brothers, Wickes, Ark. *i42-d2t-w4t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Homeseekers' trains on roads lead- ing to the Southwest are reported loaded with people looking for homes and investments.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Round trip rate from Mena to the following points will be on sale daily from June to Septem- Der 90, l906. Final limit October 3i. l9Oh: Kansas City. Mo-, $i6.20; St. Louis, Mo, $2O; Chi cago, H., .,S2S.S0; St. Paul, Minu.. S29.25; Denver, Colo. S29, ,25; Salt Lake, Utah, S4l.60; Eureka Springs, Ark, S9.ls; Hot Springs Ark, 30; Siloam Springs, Ark, 6.lO; Sulphur Spring., Ark, ". Many other points at low rates. D. Sallee, Agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Do not be too nasty in saying that the spelling you see in the papers is incorrect as it is more than likely
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

the writers are trying to follow the reform methods recently endorsed by President Roosevelt.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

Only nine populists maos pearance at Atlanta, Ga to the call for a state con'l
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
WIRELESS SYSTEM ON
NEW Line" STEAMERS

Up-to-date methods and good service
are proving a good drawing card for the
Enterprise Transportation company, OPP
Grating "The New Line
The latest innovation Is the fnstafffng or
the Massie system OF wireless telegraph
on ali its passenger steamers, which VIII
give continuous service from the time the
boat leaves the dock until II reaches its
destination.
Messages may be sent from any West
ern Union telegraph office direct TO the
boat via Wilson Point station of the
Marine transmission company, and con-
slant communication with land by day or
night insures safety Of boat and con-
venience OF passengers.
BY special arrangement the Enterprise
Transportation company has planned to
provide this wireless service to Its patrons
at nominal price, bringing ~ within
the reach OF every sender OF kilograms.
and messages can be received at any
Western Union office.
This year there Is n marked increase in
the passenger list. and the outlook for q
big business is very bright The steam
ers Frank Jones and the Kennebec are
equipped with every essential comfort and
convenience TO accommodate high-class
patronage, with an orchestra on each
boat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
DEATH Of
THE ARTIST
MULvANEY

New York, May 23-The body OF John
Mulvaney. the artist. who painted Gus
ter's Last Rally" the picture that made
him famous all over the country, is dead
in penury and a suicide.
Broken I'm health. an object OF aversion
TO former friends, and with practically no
place TO go to. he disappeared from his
haunts in Greenpoint about May /. His
body was found I'm the East river at the
foot OF East Sixth street late Monday
afternoon; but IL was not until yester-
day morning. when a thorough search
OF his effects at the morgue was made
that his Identity was revealed, and a
sister, living in Brooklyn. identified the
body.
Mulvaney had been living In Greenpoint
for many years. He was about 62 years
old. His artistic merit was largely in
portrait painting. He lived largely from
hand to mouth and occupied a room at
the corner of Manhattan avenue and
Noble street In later years while he paint
ed his pictures almost anywhere his
friends would let him work He made
portraits for anywhere from 800 to SIS, or
even less. and he spent his evenings and
earnings In neighborlng saloons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
SOPH|ES CAT PTURED
THE HICKS PRIZE
IN LABOR DEBATE

The class of 'OS won the Hicks prize de-
bate at Brown university last evening,
against the class OF 'o7; and according to
the merits of the debate 1t was decided
that ''The policy Of the closed shop Is
detrimental to the best interests OF the
American people,"
Ralph Philip Boas Of this city mem
Der of the '0s team. was awarded the in
dividual prize. with Benjamin Graves SIN
clair OF Johnson, VT. second.
The os team argued the afrmaee sd oi
each class, the winners being Mr.. Boas,
Benjamin Theodore Schiek of Parderville.
Wis. and Albert Clark Thomas OF Wake
The 'o7 debaters were Mr.. Sinclair.
Henry Hadley Thurlow OF Buffalo. n. Y,
and Zachariah Chafee. Jr;, OF this city.
ett. Eleazer b. Homer and Nathaniel h.
Davis.
city Solicitor Albert A. Baker presided
Giee club entertained with vocal selec-
tions.
Mr.. Baker expressed the opinion that the
speaking was one of the most important
OF the functions of a college OF today.
The debate was opened by Mr. Schiek
for the affirmative. He was opposed by
Mr.. Sinclair. while Mr.. Boas, who game
next for the affirmative. had as his op-
ponent Mr.. Thurlow. The last speakers
were Messrs. Thomas and Chafee for the
affirmative and negative respectively.
The contentious OF the Sophomores were
that the "closed shop" no called. was
detrimental TO the interests OF the nation
as "A whole for the reason that IL estab-
lished a species of tyranny by organized
labor over not only the employers, but
also the consumers. and that IL often pre-
vented needy men from obtaining posi-
tions which otherwise would have been
open 10 them, and. therefore, caused pow
erty and even suffering.
The negative debaters contended that
the unionizing Of all shops obviated the
sweat shop evil. raised wages and bet
tered the condition OF the workingmen,
as we'll as operating to the advantage
OF employer and consumer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
new CLUB FORMED IN
ST..THERESA'S PARISH

The young men OF ST. Theresa's parish
met last evening in the school hall on
Manton avenue for the purpose OF form
ing Mems club. The meeting was well
attended and the affair was remarkable
for the good spirit which prevailed.
After a short address by the pastor. a
committee OF five was elected 10 draw up
a constitution for the new society. as fol-
lows: John Croghan. William Null
caughey. Joseph Burke, Thomas King and
Joseph Deviin.
After the meeting an impromptu en-
tertainment was enjoyed by the members,
the program being as follows: Story,
Charles O'Rourke; buck and wing. James
Sullivan; songs, Charles McSoley: recita-
ton. Joseph Croghan; solo. Thomas Glib
lin; recitation, Charles Corcoran: quartet,
Messrs. Walsh, Gibln. McSoley and
Regan; solo. Joseph Regan; monologue,
Charles McSoley.
The club then adjourned to meet next
Monday night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
HORRIBLE
FATE Of TWO
MEN IN AUTO

New York. May 2.-The road crossing
at the railroad station I'm .Westbury, l.. l.,
was the scene OF a frightful accident yes
terday afternoon, when a 60 horsepower
automobile belonging to Robert j. Collier,
dashed beneath the Port Jefferson ex-
press OF the Long Island Railroad.
In the automobile were George Bishop.
the chauffeur. and Fred Whitehead, valet
OF Mr. Collier The two men were
dragged under the train and their bodies
were horribly msngled. while the big auto
was smashed into bits.
The two men were speeding in the ma
chine TO the Meadowbrook club with the
polo trappings OF Mr.. Collier. They were
delayed in getting started and the driver
sent the machine ahead at great speed.
The auto struck the tracks as the ex-
press train thundered by and the low
front OF the car ran right under the sec
ond coach OF the train. There was ter
rife roar and crash as the big machine
was dragged under the train and ripped
along the tracks pinned in before the rear
trucks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
TEN-YEAR-OLD
AWARDED FIRST
DRAWING PRIZE

The boys OF the manual training class
of st. Johns Episcopal church exhibited
about $50 exhibits Of drawing, wood carv-
ing and clay modelling in the parish house
last evening.
Iver Sanderstrom, 10 years old. was
awarded first prize for the best drawing.
his initials in gold etters on field OF
blue cloth.
On the walls were samples OF work by
Isekiah Hamilton. Rudolph Brown, Will
liam Ogden, Bennie Brsnner. Robert Hay,
william Lucas, Russell Morrison. Fred
Hoaksley. Percival McDawen, J. II. Nor
rison, T. A. Armitage. Stanley Barrett,
Raymond Jordan, George Patterson. w.
s. Barrett, Robert Eley, Edmund Sand
strom, Earl Jewett and Henry McIvoy.
George Patterson was given first prize
In the drawing competition and w. s.
Barrett received first for most improve
ment.
The teachers are Misses Kendall, Still
well and Hartman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
HOPE WON DECISIVE GAME
FROM EAST PROVIDENCE

The Hope Street High School baseball
team yesterday afternoon at Grosvenor-
dale field, East Providence. and won the
game by the score OF Is TO In game
which lasted but>seven innings. The UNI
pire called the game. being forced TO that
step by the rowdy spirit shown by some
OF the spectators
The tactics OF certain element OF the
onlookers were very troublesome 10 tne
players. but when the crowd swarmed OUT
on the diamond, II was practically impoS-
sible TO continue the game. so AFTER a con-
ference between the captains and umpire
they decided TO call II of.
The riot then began In earnest Inc
members OF both teams, who had s.oou
this pelting to the limit OF their patience.
started to mix IL up with the rowuies, an"
the hoodlums were bested In ciose eA
change OF blows and preferred 10 re're 10
a distance.
From this vantage ground 'ney po,n
barded the players and their packers WIN
all kinds of material from sous ar" ~
ice cream boxes filled with SAND, 10 eggs
long mellowed with age, thus driving
them from the field.
IL was not until the East providence po-
lice arrived on the scene that the disturb
ance was auelled and the crowd dispersed.
several players were slightly bruised ana
the umpire sustained painful cut on the
hack OF the head. The East providence
team was I'm no way TO blame for this
happening and did all In it's power TO pre-
vent It,
Donahue. Marsh, r. Eayrs and Nisbet
nut up the all-around article OF ball for
Hone. while for East Providence, Billings,
Lewis. Perkins and Bourne did the stellar
playing. The score:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
WAR ON JURY DODGERS

Chicago. May 23.-War on jury dodgers
and the public officials who aid and abet
them, has been declared by Cook county
officials.
Following on order issued by Sheriff
Pease yesterday that employees OF his Of
fee should not aid citizens in escaping
jury service IL transpired n quiet investi-
cation on the part of the several Judges
has been in progress with view OF eradi-
eating he evil.
Scandalous disclosures OF the ease with
which influential citizens escape jury duty
year in and year out, have been the
result OF the inquiry
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
COUNSEL HUGHES ON "MUTUALS"

New York. May 2S.-Charles f. Hughes.
former counsel OF the Armstrong insur-
ance investigating committee. made an
important speech at the annual dinner OF
the Life Underwriters association OF New
York. at the Hotel Savoy. last night Mr..
Hughes. in his address said I'm part:
"Our great life insurance companies are
not autocratic or oligarchic: they are
Democratic and nothing is OF greater inn
portance than that everyone connected
with the administration OF a mutual COM
pany should realize first and always his
responsibility 10 the pollcyholders. who
are the benefciaries OF his work.
'It has been forgetfulness OF that re-
sponsibility and sense OF autocracy and
despotic power which has created the
evils which IL has been the endeavor OF
the legislature TO end
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
NOLAN WILL ADMITTED
TO PROBATE BY COURT

The carbon copy OF a will executed by
Celia Nolan on March ~. 1906. WAS admit
ted TO probate before Judge Sphinx In the
Municipal court yesterday afternoon.
The original will. drawn up by Martin II,
Birmingham. was lost few days after II
had been read TO her heirs.
The witnesses were John T.. Connolly
and Esther Hazlehurst, who signed II In
the presence OF the testatrix.
Mr.. Birmingham explained. under oath,
THAI after Mrs. Nolsns death he went to
the house OF Francis p. Nolan, the son.
and there read the will 10 the heirs. He
TO take II 10 his office on the following
Mofftsv.-en Sunday he went down 70 the
country and probably lost the will out OF
his pocket. He said he looked for n four
or Ave dsArs. but could get no trace OF IT,
The will was admitted 20 probate. and
Mr.. Birmin nRham. who was named as fhe
executor. qualified. having consented TO
waive release from bond and To give sure
" II SEQ. Maurice w. Bowes and his
wife, Margaret. we're accepted as suretics.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
ONE LIFE LOST IN FIRE
AMONG SUMMER COTTAGES

Hull Mass, May IA dangerous fire
broke out among the summer cottages at
Alerton yesterday afternoon. but IL was
checked by the proJnpt service OF the
Hull fire department. aided by the cot
tagers, who used their garden hose effec-
lively. The summer residence OF r. r..
Holmes of Brookline was burned to the
ground. and a maid employed at the
house lost her life In the flames. Two SER
wants, sisters, were I'm the house when the
fire broke out, and one OF them could not
be located afterward. Her name was not
known
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23

Runs-Badel, Gettman, Murray 2, Nc
Connell, Hill, Mattress, McManus. MILL
gan--9: Kelly. Hearne 2. Grubb-4. First
base on balls-Off Milligan i: of Burchell
1. Struck out-By Milligan g; by Burchcll
Z. Home run-Murray. Three-base hits
Hill. Grubb. Two-base hlts-Badel.
Byers. Hearne 2 Sacrifice hit--Gettman.
Stolen bases-Smith, Murray. Mcconnell.
Burchell. Mattress. Milligan. Hit by
pitched ball-By Burchell /: by Milligan
/. Umpire-Moran. Time-2h. ION.
JERSEY CITY 8, MONTREAL q
Jersey City hit timely in the third and
fourth for three runs. helped by Hart
mans errors. and sent I'm three runs,
which won the game. at Montreal yes
terday. Montreal began TO hit in the
eighth, but dumb base running ended the
rally. Score
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-23
TWO BOYS DROWNED At LOWELL

Lowell Mass, May 25.-Two young boys
were drowned in the raceway between the
Nerrmack and Boot Mills IN this city
yesterday during the noon hour. IL Is not
yet positively known who they were. but
II Is believed they were Daniel Lynch OF
176 Adams street and Arthur Wells OF a5
Perkins street, each aged l3 years. Both
have been reported missing. and are now
believed 20 have gone to the canal TO
search for pigeon eggs. Bodies not re-
covered