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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-07-06

spot of which she had learned there
were millions in gold, silver and jew
els, waiting only to be taken away.
At last accounts this vast treasure
trove had not been unearthed. T..
Familiar to every newspaper read
ct recent years is the story of the
famous Cocos island treasure Dur
ing the last 70 years no fewer than
IL expeditions have set out to recover
this pile of gold and jewels. indeed,
more than once parties have engaged
in deadly conflict. Search is In prog
ress there at the present time.
Cocos island is a patch Of land, 16
square miles in extent, rising from
the Pacific ocean off the coast of Costa
Rica, to which country it belongs.
Two treasure plants" are supposed to
be located there, one of 100000 900 and
the other Of $15,000,000.
The first is called the Bonita treas
ure, after the notorious pirate of that
name. For many years Bonita flew
the black flag and cross bones in the
caribbean sea and accumulated great
stores of plumber.
Wealth Buried by Bonita.
In 1921, after the surrender of
Donaja to the Liberator Iturbide vast
stores of government wealth were re-
moved from the City of Mexico.
Bonita, it is stated, managed to cap
ture the treasure and hurried with
his spoil to Cocos island, where he
buried it.
The other plant" called the Mary
der treasure, was committed to the
keeping of Cocos island by the crew
of the ship of that name, (which hap
pened to be in the harhor Of CAL
lao, Peru, during war upheaval.
All the treasures and plate of the
cathedral and of the churches of Lima
and the surrounding country were
hurried to the Scotch ship Mary DER.
In addition many wealthy citizens
placed their choicest possessions on
the vessel. In all it is stated that
the ships unexpected cargo amount
ed in value to over s15,OO0,000.
This proved too much, tradition
states, for the officers and crew. The
guardians of the wealth were over
powered and the treasure was land
ed and buried on Cocos island until
such time as it could be recovered
and used.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-07-06

IN all the world nothing stirs the
blood or excites the imagination so
much as a search for hidden treasure.
In fiction or in fact nothing is so en-
trancing.
At present several interesting treas
ure hunts are under way. In the lit
tie bay of Tobermory, on the west
coast of Scotland, a syndicate is en-
deavoring to reach the strong box of
a sunken ship of the Spanish armada
which plunged beneath those waters
with wealth estimated at S15,000,000.
Efforts are being made to raise a
British warship which was sunk in
Balaklava bay during the Crimean
war. Those at the head Of this en-
terprise expect to reap a golden har-
vest of 100000. In prosy England
the marshes of the Wash are being
explored for the royal jewels and
treasure of King John, which were
lost by him during his flight in 1916.
Into almost every cline and to
thrilling adventures the golden ignis
fatuus of hidden treasure is Turing
men. Soldiers of fortune never wove
more romantic or dramatic stories
than those of the present searches for
buried gold
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-07-06
Kept Chieftain a Prisoner.


They also sent one of their chief
tains, Donald Glas Mclean, on board
the vessel to collect the price agreed
upon, but the Spanish admiral dis
armed him and kept him a prisoner.
During the night, 50 the story goes,
Mclean discovered the position of the
powder magazine. The next morning
as the ship was getting under way
the chieftain was brought on deck to
take a last look at his native land.
Breaking away from his captors, he
rushed below and blew up the ship,
perishing with most of the crew.
Since then a number OF sndeavors
have been made to- recover the treas
ure. In 1641 and again, in 1855 the
dukes: Of Argyle attempted salvage OPP
srat,aps. but without susceeA III 1870
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-07-06
Seek Armada Treasure Ship.

Al present d SOluen Unread OF rO-
mantle interest is being spun like a
shim1aering spider web over Tober-
mory bay, one of the loveliest inlets
on the west coast of Scotland. This
bay offers shelter to mariners and
fishermen off the northwest corner of
the Isle of Null.
At that point determined search
Is on for treasure, which, it is be-
lieved, has lain quietly under the wa
ter for more than three centuries
A halo of romance and tradition
surrounds the gold which is supposed
of Florence, or Florentia, the treasure
ship of the Spanish armada, in 1888.
Legend has it that in September
Of that year large Spanish galleon,
the Florentia, in trying to avoid the
storms and save the treasure on board
until suitable weather made possible
her escape southwark, took refuge in
the safe, land-locked bay of Tober-
mory.
According to reports, the Florentia
had on board $15,OOO,0O0 in English
money. The officers and men, who
were starving, demanded food from
the McLeans of Null.
In return for supplies, after due ne
gotiation, the admiral agreed to land
100 men to assist the Mclean clan of
Scotland, which at that time was at
swords points with ethe McDonalds.
He was also to pay the McLeans a
large sum Of money as we'll if they
would assist him to repair his ship.
This promise of money is taken to
show the presence of a considerable
quantity of specie on board and as
the vessel was flagship it is prob
able that she carried the treasure of
the entire Armada.
The 100 men were landed and as
sisted in defeating the McDonalds.
They were afterward allowed to return
to the ship, but the McLeans held
three officers as hostages until the
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
FAILED TO VOTE.
Farmers Union Amendments Have Failed
 of Adoption.

 1 Little Rock, Nov. 7.-Ben l. Griffin, ary-treasurer fol the Arkansas division of tn, Farmers Union, has issued 1; proclamation to the effect that the amendments 10 the state con stitution have not been ratified, and that they are therefore of nc effect, null and vold. Secretary Treasurer Griffin, of Conway, has issued the following proclama, tion:
 ITO all the Officials and Mem. bers of the Farmers Union of the State of Arkansas:
 "I, Ben l.. Griffin, state secre- tary-treasnrer for the state of Arkansas, in compliance with the constitution and bylaws, and in obedience to the duty eujoined upon me in my official capacity, beg leave to submit the following official report:
 "Ou August IA 1 mailed out to the variovs local unions the con- stitutional amendments passed upon and recommended by the Farmers Union at Little Rock. On August : to 9, 1900, mailed amendments to nineteen hundred and seventy-two local unions and, after the expiration of sixty days, the constitutional limit for return of the vote on constitutional amendments, fiud that of the 1,972 local unions only S0l have voted on tie same. Therefore under Article 1, Section 30, of the state constitution, the law gov crniug this ballotiug, which re- quires that two-thirds of all local unions must vote for before they can be adopted. 1 therefore de. clare that the amendments have all failed for lack of the two- thirds majority vote. In fact, less than fifty percent of the locals have voted upon these amendments and made returns to this office.
 Ben l.. Griffin,
 "State Secretary"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
NEWS FROM GRANNlSS.
K. C. s. Officials Stop to Hunt for Quail
 Mrs. Gregg Dead.


 Granuiss, Nov. 8. The special train containing President J. A. Edson, General Manager Coughlin, General Passenger Agent s. G. Warner, General Freight Agent E. E. Smythe, Superintendent Motive Power Mertsheimer, and Superin- tendent of Southern Division, De- France aud a few guests stopped over here few hours today and took occasion to go quail hunting A crowd of gentlemen from several points in Kansas are also stopping at Granniss and going out into the Territory for hunt ing quail and deer.
 Mrs. o. L. Gregg of the E berta hotel has just died from the suffering of a lingering illness.
 z. H. G.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
{. (. 5. RAILWAY
 OFFICIALS HERE
..;aent Eds0n and Associates Pass ra,ough Superintendent Whitten-
 berger Remains Here all Day.

special, consisting of Presl- ,.a, | A. Edson's and Superin- ass ''sdent Whittenberger's private
 ''s Nos. 99 and 97, arrived this sorning .a from the North, having r '0snt tue night at Spiro. With ,tF Fdson was General Manager w Coughlin, General Ticket srsnt s. G. Warmer, General eesss;ght Agent k. E. Smythc also nsl Dian and his brother, 0. K. o;an, proprietors of the Baltimore so,el at Kansas City and the s,;lwell hotel at Pittsburg, Kas. Mr. Whittenberger was accom- ..n;ed by his private secretary, c II. Reid, and the officials were ~ tour of inspection this being ,se first trip Mir. Edson had made aver the lines for about three months. This being the end of his a;y,siou Supt. Whittenberger's ssr was left here and Supt. De- Francis car picked up and after brief stay the special sped on ix way in charge of Conductor |W. H Tobin. It was understood tbat the party would stop at con- yeuient places on the way south lar brief seasons of hunting and would not return for about ten days.
 Supt. Whittenberger remained here during the day aud his car aill be attached to No. ? tonight lor tue return trip North. He Is rery much in love with Mena, has many friends here and had m ]. K. Davis and the senior tditor of Star 70 an elegant lunch ,rged in his car. Dr. Davis will scompauy Mir. Whittenberger On the trip to Kansas City to- night.
 The Fort Smith News Record sgeakiug of the party being at that place presents the following brief interview:
 sIs there any truth in the ru- nor that the Kansas City South u is figuring on running the |nain line through this city?' Mir. Bison was asked.
 "That question 1 cannot answer" replied President Edson. |.Iwill let the people of Fort Smith know in plenty of time ghen we are ready 10 bring our main line through this city"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Young Cotton Pickers.

z. NJ. Ellison was in from Board Camp yesterday aud told of rather an unusual example of energy in children. His two Iittle granddaughters, aged three and four years, have been picking cotton on the farm of their father, c. R. Ellison, and up to date have a record of 44S pounds. This might be quite shocking to the opponents of child labor, but in the fresh invigorating air of this country these little worKers are gaining new strength rom the outdoor wcrk.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
TOE SHOT OFF.
Robert Dawson Rests Gun on His Foot
 While Looking for Hawk.

Robert Dawson, who is makNg B his home with Titus Hart on his farm about two miles southwest of this city, happened to serious accident yesterday morning bg having the big toe on his right foot shot off.
 Mr. Dawson had taken shot gun to kill hawk and while looking for the bird he had the muzzle of the gun resting on his foot. Both hammers were cooked on the gun and m some manner he either moved the trigger or struck the hammer, accidently discharglng one barrel with the above result.
 The shot made very paininl and ugly wound, but since being dressed by pr. Duuman he IS getting along nicely.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
NATIONAL BISCUIT CO, FINED. Makes No Appearance h Antitrust Suit
 But Pays Fine Promptly.

Little Rock, Nov. Sheriff c. c. Kavanaugh has received a check from the National Biscuit Company aspaymeut of judgment and costs in the antitrust suits brought against the company for alleged violation of law.
 The check is for Sl, 900. so, and of this amount the state gets Sh000, Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton S and Sheriff Kavanaugh h Sl. so as costs in the case. Judg- ment was entered against the National Biscuit Company sev- eral days ago on the failure of this company to appear when the case against 1t was called Tn the second division of the Pulaski circuit court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
BOX OF GOODS MISSING.
Disappeared From in Front of N. D.
 Winton's Store.

Isom Welch, who moved from out on Mountain Fork several days ago to the Territory, sent here a large box of household goods for shipment to his new home. Not having the exact amount of money to pay for ship ping on bis person the day he was Ia town, and not being in any great hurry, by permission he left the box setting on the walk in front of NJ. D. Wiuton's store on De Queen street.
 The box remained at the above named place for something like ten days, until last Tuesday night, when 1t "took legs" and walked eff. Mir Winton kept still about the matter, thinking all the while that some one near by his store had removed the box for mere joke, but later investi- gatiou proved that nothing of that nature had taken place, but, instead, someone evidently need ing some household piunder took the box. Mir. Winton would be pleased if the party would give in his name in order that MT. Welch could get his goods or col lect reut thereon when he so desires.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
STATE HOUSE NEWS.
From Arkansas Gazette.
 Yes Harper VII Be Hanged.

Governor Davis announced yesterday afternoon that he will not interfere in the case of Yes Harper, sentenced to be hanged at Osceola, November 12, for the murder of his father-in-law more than year ago. The announce ment is on the petition filed by attorneys for Harper asking for communication of the death sentence to life imprisonment. When the petition was filed few days ago Prosecutor Going ap- peared for the state and asked that the petition be not granted.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
I. o. o. F. EXCURSION.
Fine Trip Anticipated Guarantee o
 Conveyance to Gulf Received.


 N. NJ. Osborn, who is perfect ling arrangements preparatory to |muning the big Odd Fellow ex- |lmsicn to Lake Charles, La, lbout the first of December, is Tn good spirits over the work al- ready done, and anticipates much larger crowd than was in | Ae Leagues excursion and a Innsh better trip on the lake than vas experienced at Port Arthur, loving to better boat service guaranteed.
 Mr. Osborn received message 5 from Leon Locke, secretary Of Inc Board of Trade at Lake Charles, guaranteiug the party 1.-two boats with the capacity oi about l25 people each, with the iarthur assurance of as many gasoline launches as will be requir- 8sdto carry the excursionists on zio the gulf, and possibly a large zisry boat in service at Lake Vharles which will carry a large lumber, if if be needed.
 ! The party will leave Lake
 tharles and go down Calcdsieu ake, which is about twenty-four * niles long and about eight miles S side. From the lake they enter #he Calcasieu pass on which IS 8 Dested large restaurant about \ one mile from the gulf where the * party will stop for diuuer, after $ shlch they will board their re- # Spective ssels for conveyance to
 ne beach, where the entire party VIll spend an hour.
 After spending one hour on
 ne beach the party will return # p Lake Charles. The distance
 nom Lake Charles to the gulf is
 " niles and the fare will be
 'lsoO for the round trip. The
 aaln will wait for the entire
 clty for it's return to Lake
 tuaries before departing, and II
 fs not been decided yet as to
 % N" loug they will remain in that
 " however, 1t will be all the
 'y rom eighteen to twenty-four # s1uls from their arrival to their # asparture.
 ar. Osborn will be around to-
 @0Erow and you might as well
 Nse up your mind to give hiu
 VI name for a ticket.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Does Your Bank Do III?

It has been said that ''One of those queer psychological prob- lems which merit attention is why any one will engage in too hazardous pursuit of highway robbery when it is so easy to steal from a bank. !" As has been shown where the bank loans its funds to its officers. The Nation al Bank of Mena does not permit this. 211 Ct WI
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
FOR SELLING WHlSKEY.
Jesse Moten, Fined in Mayors Court, Is
 Arrested by Federal officers.

Ola, Nov. 7.-Jesse Moten, who lives near Russellville, came over to Ola Saturday and was arrested, charged with selling whisky. He was fined in the mayors court and now is in the hands of the United States authorities, and will be given a hearing before the commissioner at 0ardanelle Thursday for sell ing whiskey without having paid the government tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Lower Succeeds Sumpter.

Governor Davis yesterday ap- pointed George H. Lower of Hot Springs as county and probate judge of Garland county to serve uutil the trial of O. H. Sumpter, county and probate judge, charged with malfeasance in office. has been disposed of by the circuit court. Judge Sumpter was suspended from office by Cir cult Judge Evans several days ago when the Garland county grand jury returned an indict- ment against him chars ing him with malfeasance in office.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
SUCCESSFUL HIGHWAYMAN.
Held Up a Farmer and Secured Twenty
 Five Gents.

Marked Tree, Nov. 7.- K, Stanton. a farmer living near Marked Tree. was held up on the road near that town Saturday night bv three masked men Stanton arrived in town that day with two bales of cotton, but the price d,d not suit him and he stored it ID the warehouse. lie was returning home when held up. The robbers got all he had -25 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
WINE ROOMS CONDEMNED.
Mayor Bedding Instructed Chief of Pc.
 lice Teague to Close Them.

Mayor Bedding Instructed Chief of Pc.
 lice Teague to Close Them.
 Hot Springs News.
 The wine rooms in the rear of the various saloons in the city will from today be a thing of the past. Mayor Bedding this morn- ing gave Chief of Police Teague instructions 10 notify all the sa- loon men to close the wine rooms for all time, and unless this is done they will be arrested and brought into court and prosecuted.
 In an interview with a news re- porter this afternoon Mayor Beldiug said:
 "l have instructed Chief of Po- lice Teague to notify the saloon men that the wine rooms will not be tolerated any longer. They must be closed and if can't have them closed by arresting the sa- loon men and fineing them for operating the wine rooms, I will have an ordinance passed making 1t violation of the law to oper- ate fhem. If necessary I will call special meeting of the city council to pass this ordinance. realize that they are breeding place of all sorts of crime, where men and women of the lowest type meet, and they must be closed.
 ''l can trace at least two mur- ders to the wine rooms. There is no telling how many more will occur as result of them if they are allowed to run. l will first declare them a nuisance and will arrest tae proprietors for nain- taing a nuisance. and if I fail in this, l shall have law passed to stop it. l am determined that they shall exist no longer
 At one time the wine rooms were almost done away with, but several saloon men put up the plea that they were serving meals in them in connection wi.h the saloons. On this plea they were allowed to remain open. At the first of the year, when County Judge Sumpter issued licenses 10 the saloons, clause was inserted which provided that there should be no wine rooms in the saloons, otherwise the licenses would not i be granted. The saloon men who secured the licenses agreed 1 to this, but still continued to operate the wine rooms.
 There has been considerable 1 complaint made recently about | them aud especially since the ] killing of John Picchi.
 A certain number of days will be given the saloon proprietors in which to tear out the wine rooms, and after that time ex- pres, arrests will be made, and for each day operated a fine will be assessed. This is an evil which should have been abated many moons ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Miss Webster Entertains.

MSS Alice Webster entertained M number of her young friends at ,ss sa's. last evening. After dainty sssnments '. ware served the is1a bssa people enj wed musical ~ sa hoilr, then bade their hostess laa ssa olght, each carrying home |tvs.m; memory of very pleasant
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Must Be Sold.

A good farm. containing 45 acres. about four miles cast of
 Mena, near Ransom. B acres cleared and in cultivation, under good fence. balance in good tim her. P. H. Miller, at residence or at the Star office. l04 d&wtf
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
To The Public.

have accepted a position al the Cox Wholesale Grocery and have moved my office to this place. All parties having busi ness with treasurer will find me at this place ready to wait on you
 Jim Thornton,
 2f3.dw2t County treasurer.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Moving to New Home.

U. l.. Rector and family who recently bought the w. w. Whit ley property at the foot of College Hill is moving into same today. w. A. Delaney and fam- fly who have been living in this property for several months, rented the property opposite w. NJ. Patrick's residence in Eureka addition and moved yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
Hunting Party Return.

The hunting and fishing party composed of G. Tanner, Tom Ball. Ezra Cunningham, l, E. Lindsay Brisk York and Jim Callahan returned yesterday afternoon from a twelve days successful hunt in the mountains west of Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
For Sale-A choice fve-room

For Sale-A choice fve-room residence close in; and acre of ground set in fruit trees. a good well of water and everything convenient. For particulars tele- phone M. B. Terry, phone 45l or o. L Love, phone S25- l56 d&w-Smt
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

-Four half acre lots for sale Tn Halls addition. Small cash pay meut down, balance on monthly yments. For further partlcu- lars address A. V. Swaty, box W. Little Rock, Ark. 154-d-w3mo
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Governor Davis granted par don yesterday to Albert Stone, who was fined $50 at the January term of the Desha county circuit court on a charge of Sabbath breaking.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15
To Kansas City and Return.

One round trip Clair premium) ticket can be procured at a bar gain by calling at this office. lS4tf
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Trade at the Farmers Store If you want good bargains.
 176-dwtf
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-15

Tbe Farmers and Merchants Bank pays 4 per cent interest on savings deposits. 2lod&wti
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-14

j. Wilbur McManis, of West Union,
who spent several months here a few
years ago, as bass player in the Hills
boro Military Band, has been appoint
ed by the Presbyterian Board of Mis-
sions as Principal of Indian schools
at Anardarko, Okla, his work to begin
next September. Mr.. McManis is a
graduate of Park College, Missouri,
and since his graduation had been an
instructor In that institution.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-14

At an adjourned meeting of Council
Tuesday evening the tax levy was re-
duced one mill and 1t is thought tnat
with economical management 1t may
be reduced from l to 3 mills next
year. The city finances are In better
shape than for years, there now being
about sl5,5Oo in the treasury, or about
%, 400 more than at this time last
year-owing, somewhat, to the back
Dow tax collections. The ordinance
fixing the tax levy will be found In
another column.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-14

We very much enjoyed visit from
DR.. L. A. Elster, of Alameda, CAL, SON.
in-law of the late Major Higgins,
whose remains he brought back here
for interment. AS a young man he
was a citizen of New Vienna, and he
later on founded the Citizen, of Jeffer-
sonville, in the capacity of whose edi-
tor he dug up a good many slimy
reptiles of politics. For nearly dozen
years he has been staff physician in
one of the five state hospitals for the
insane In California, though at pres
ent he Is living a retired life.-New
Vienna Reporter.