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The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
FURRY IN LONDON
Bank of England Caused Talk by Raising Discount Rate to Six Per
 Cent.

London, Oct. 20.-The bank of Eng land raised it's discount rate to SIX DOT cent Friday morning. changes in the discount rate of the bank on any day except Thursday have been few and far between and not since November [, 1890, just before the Bar ing failure has the rate been put 10 six per cent. The relapse i'll AmeTt can exchanges, indicating, a renew al of the demands for goia and the possibility of large with drawals of the metal for Egypt seemed to have contributed to the ac- tion taken by the bank of England Friday.
 The sum of $5,0O0,0o0 in gold leav- ing the bank Friday is believed to be destined for Egypt, while financial circles anticipate very large purchases in behalf of the United States, ire spective of whether the rate oI ex- change does or does not render the transaction profitable. Reports are also current that the imperial bank of Germany is conducting large bullion movement for Russian ac- count, while Argentina is in the mar ket as purchaser of gold. The null tiplicity of the demands for the metai, it is pointed out. emphasizes the ne- cessity of protecting the already de- pleted reserves of the bank of Eng land.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

The United States army transport Admiral Sampson, from Havana, Octo- Der IA arrived at New York Thurs day.
 Oscar Berger, accused of fraudulent banking, was acquitted at Ida Grove. la, Thursday. The jury was out IS hours.
 Henry White, the American ambas- sador to Italy, now in Paris, will sail for the United States Friday on a vacation.
 The Ministerial association of the United Brethren church opened it's third annual session at Cincinnati Wednesday.
 John c. Kane, supposed to be a vaudeville theatrical manager. was killed by the cars at Cedar Rapids. la. Thursday.
 Orders will be issued within a few days for the withdrawal of all but zoo of the marines now in Cuba. They will be replaced by additional levies of troops.
 The Russian foreign minister, NJ. Iswolsky, has arrived in Paris from St. Petersburg to confer with Foreign Minister Bourgeois on the interna- tional situation and the dual alliance.
 The 25th annual convention of the Methodist Episcopal Women's Home Missionary society concluded at Lin coin, Neb., Wednesday night. and Boston. Mass, was selected as the meeting place for next year.
 simon Guggenhelm hall. an $80,000 addition to the Colorado School of Mines at Golden, Col, was dedicated Wednesday, Rev. Dr. F. W. Gunsaulus, president of Armour Institute of Tech nology, Chicago. making the dedica- tory address
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
A RUNAWAY TRAIN.
Two Bad Boys Open Engines Throttle
 of Freight at Malvern.

Hot Springs, Oct. lS.-Two meddlesome boys who opened the throttle of Rock Island freight locomotive with train attached and headed toward Hot Springs, the end of the road at Malvern, a small town twenty miles north east of here, imperiled the lives of people along the route and of other employees of the road aud of a drunken brakeman in the Ca boose of the runa way train who unconscious of his danger rode for thitty minutes, the only man on the train, as 1t swayed along the circuitous track until the en- zine stopped of itself.
 As the train lay at Malvern waiting for starting time with the crew in the station, two ad- venturous youths climbed aboard the engine and after experiment. ing with the steam cocks, revers- ing lever and sand box, pulled the throttle which started the train at a rapid rate. Through fright or ignorance the youths were unable to stop the locomo- tive which dashed out of the yards at the rate of twenty miles per hour. They dropped off as the train slowed on an upgrade and their identity has not yet been discovered by the railroad detectives.
 The train crew discovering the flight oi the train. aroused. the section foreman and securing a handcar set out to catch the rum away. Pumping away at a mad rate they came upon the freight train standing near Butterield with fires out and steam low. The brakeman was still in a stu
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Twins for mr. and Mrs. Brandon.

Dr. Pool reports the birth of twins, boy and girl, to Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Brandon in the west part of the city last night. Mir. Brandon is an engineer on the Kansas City Southern and he is reported as saying this morn ing that he could run an engine through any open swith on the line without derailing. The chances are pretty fair for Mir. Brandon's recovery, however
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Dep rtment of the Inierior Land Ollice fl
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Dep rtment of the Interior. Land Olice 4
 Camden, Ark, Scpteulber II. las. Notice is hereby given that William ' Cicklc. of Potter. Ark. has filcd notice os ts intention to make final proof in support ( his claim, viz;
 Homestead Eutry No. 2f439 made MswA v. l90i. for the North half southeast qupr'sr. Northeast quarter Southwest quarter afd 5onlhelst quarter Notthwest ensrtor. Sefiiea IS, Township &. Range 30 w. 5th r. \. Ark and tbat said proof will be made beiols Clerk of the Circuit Court of polh County, h his office at Mepa. Arkansas, on NoSem5cr 2 1916.
 He names the following witnesses to piogp rontinuons residence npou, and cultivation eL the land. viz:
 Joseph D, Garland James C. Ward, Jane' H. Boylcn and George r. Sickle, all 4 Acorn, Ark.
 If. q. Friedhcim, Register. ist Insertion Sept. 20.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
A Branch Bank cInsea.

Washington, Oct 20.--The Aetna Banking & Trust company of Wash ington, D. C., has been closed by di- rection of the acting comptroller of the currency and Robert Lyons has been appointed receiver. This com pany is branch of the Aetna Bank ing & Trust company. of Butte, Mont. incorporated under the laws of We t Virginia. The assets and liabilities, according to the last statement, are s123,943
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Kicked by a Horse.

A. H. Amerson, who with his brother, E. w., were In from Oden today marketing cotton and to see the big circus, was quite seriously hurt this morning by being kicked by one of his horses. He was struck on the arm and hip. No bones were broken but the injury is quite painful.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
NOTICE FOR PunI.IcATIoN.
Dcp snent of Interior. Land Office At
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Drp nent Of InteTlNr. Isand OFfce af
 Camden. Arkansas. octobi 10. las
 Noiice is hereby given that Jerry M W Inran of hena. Arkansas. has filed uot'er q his in sntion 'o make final Homestead moi in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Enlr No. 22si0 made January E. 1900, for the seS half northeast quarter southeast qnaus northwest quarter and northeast qaasg outhwest quarter. Section % Township S., Range 30 w., and that said proof will \ made before Clerk of the County Cont < Polk Cunt in his office at Nena Arksnss nn Dc emher 3. 1906.
 He names the following witnesses O p-ap his continuous residence upon, and cultin ton of, tho land. y'z:
 sc Self, Benjamin r. Barron. William ' q yle. Robert l.. Barron all of Acorn, sl kansas. II c. Fri,dheim. Registei tst insertion Oct. is
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of InlerlOr, Land Uiflce at
 Camden, Ark nsas. October ls lasl Notice is hereby given that Tom T.unsims| of Egger. Arkansss, has filed notice of his X teuiicn to mal final proof iu support of sa claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 23Ill ma, February ?i, 1900, for the southeast qust, northwest quarter Section 10. Township 2S Range 29 W 5th r. NJ. Arkansas. and tk, i'd proof will be made before Clerk of t, County Court. cf Polk County, Tn his offs on December 1 1906,
 He names the Allowing witnesses to pruu his continuous residence npon and culiiyata of, the land. viz:
 Jake Lott, John k. Watkins. T C Elns well, Cornelius l.unsford. all of Egger Als
 H c. Friedheim, Register. Oct IS
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
wnnts state pebts Referr,d.

Topeka, Oct 19.-Attorney General Coleman Thursday filed with N. II. Loomis, referee in bankruptcy .or the Devlin estate, an amended claim on behalf of the state of Kansas for tho sl00000 bond of the First National bank, which was signed by C. ]. Dev- lin. The amended claims set forth that the debt to the state of Kansas should be preferred to the ordinary debts of the Devlin estate.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
New pxtbian on,eers.

New Orleans, Oct l9-The supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, Thursday elected the following officers: Su- preme chancellor. Charles A. Barnes, Jacksonville, H.; supreme vice chan cellor, Henry P. Brown, Cleburne, Tex. supreme prelate. Leo A. Caro- Grand Rapids. Mich, supreme keeper of records and seal. R. l.. White, Nash vile, Tenn: supreme master of ex- chequer. Thomas D. Meares, Whining ton. N. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Rnrton Mandate Issnsa

Washington, Oct. 1S-The mandate of the supreme court of the United states in the case of former United States Senator Burton under convic- ton and sentence for violation of his oath as senator was issued Wednesday by the clerk of the court. The document is directed to the United States circuit court for the eastern district of Missouri and merely noti- fins that court of affirmance of it's judgment by the supreme court This is the usual method of procedure in such cases and is notice to the trial court that it is at liberty to execuu it's sentence
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

D ,r in the way car and did not wake up until placed in jail after the train had backed into Mall vern.
 Railroad men here consider 1t remarkable that the train was not wrecked, running as It dld without brakes or supervision of human brain over a stretch or track through mountainous country, full of sharp curves and steep grades.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
BIG OVATION TO
 SENATOR BERRY
Attended His Election as Major General Commanding Arkan- sas Division, Confederate
 Veterans.

 convention of ex-Confedorates closed this evening with burst of enthusiasm rarely seen. The business of the assemblage having been completed an election of officers was ordered. At caucus held last night, United States Senator, James H. Berry was se- lected for state commander, as against ex-Governor Dan w. Jones and Colonel James F. Smith of Littl, Rock and Commander N T. Roberts, the retiring com mander Governor Jones and Colonel Smith each had sixteen instructed delegates, but when i. was seen that Senator Berry had the lead their names were with drawn, as was the name of Com mander Roberts.
 Judge John H. Rogers nomin- ated Senator Berry ip a word- painting effort which caused the convention to go wild with en- thusiasm.
 When the name of the senator  was mentioned the delegates rose en masse, threw their hats high In the air, waved their hands and fairly yelled themselves hoarse, and when they sat down they continued to applaud with their hands, while their feet kept pounding the floor. Ladies in the audience waved their han6- kerchiefs and also rose to their f.et and applauded. When committee led Senator Berry to the stand the enthusiasm broke out again and continued for fully five minutes.
 Senator Berry thanked the veterans for the honor conferred upon him, and his remarks caused the convention to turn loose again, and the old soldiers fairly hugged each other in tie ecstacy of the excitement. Senator Berry was elected by a rising vote.
 General Cabell cold Tige') rose to his feet, and asked per- mission to vote for Senator Berry. General Coffin exclaimed, You have the right to vote with any convention of ex-Confederates on earth" and there was another breaking away from order.
 When the attention of the dele gates could be drawn from Sena- tor Berry an election of brigadiers for the four divisions was entered into with the following results: First brigade division, J. Kellogg, Little Rock; second, w. $. Jett; third, J. B. High, Fayetteville; fourth, D. B. Castleb.rry, Boone vile.
 The convention then adjourned subject 10 the call of Comma nder Berry, when next place of meet ing shall be designated.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Office s
 Camden. Arr ansas. October IS lee Notice is hereby given that Robert Y Ws II of Ink Arkansas ,has filed notice of his nj. viz: Homestead Entry No. 22sS9 made f Der 26, 1899. for the south half south ststas ter Section s, and northeast quarter norlhe I quarter. section IT, Township s., Ranes \ W.,5th r. NJ. Arkansas, and that said pFaa of Polk county in his ctiica at Xent, Afkars3 on December |. lao6
 He name. the following witnesses to pr.l his continuous residence upon and cnltiyats of the land. viz.
 Elmer k. McDendald, George h. narriy. M liam F. whisenant and Aibert c. Dickers ali of Ink, Arkansas.
 Il, C Friedheim, Register Oct. ls
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Louis Gore Hurt.

A letter to friends of Louis Gore received yesterday, an- nounces that while at work early yesterday morning with the bridge gang at Horatio, Louis received bad cut on his foot. No particulars were given, ex- cepting that he would be home either tonight or tomorrow.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Fatal Gasoline Explosion.

CeIina, O., Oct 1S.-Four persons are reported dead and several others injured as result of a gasoline ex- plosion in the Meinerding hardware store at Fort Recovery, Wednesday. The explosion set fire to the buildings and the injured were imprisoned un- der the ruins. Their cries for help could be heard by those trying to res- cue them.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Nor ce FOR pTlRf,lcArloN.

 Department of the Interior. Land OiiireF
 Camden, Arkansas. September ss lAh N"iica k hereby given that William A Feds, of Egeer, Arkansas, has fled notice 2 his intention Co make final commusaslta proof in support of his claim. viz; tlomes'eaa Entry No. 26l72, made for thc nortbfst quar.cr southeast quarter Section 3i, a'a northwest quarter southwest quarter seeiNa 3S. Township $. Range 2s w 5ih F. M. ~ kansas, and that said proof will he made 'H' fore Clerk of tho Circuit Court of Polk cnuH' " in his office at Mena, Arkansas on Novenl' Der 20, 1906
 He names the following witnesses to preEe his continuous residence upon, and cult'y@li'a of the land, viz:
 Jacob C. Standridge. William R lackes' Thomas J. Hooper and Joseph Slandilass' all of Egger, Arbansss.
 II c Fredhcim, Register, ist insertion Oct
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Was an olinhn,,,n an.

Amarillo, Tex, Oct. 20.-The boy murdered here October was identi- fed Friday by his father. Silas Dooer- aty of AshesvIle, Ok Earl Dooer- aty had drawn $i20 wages which he had earned in railroad work and had started to return 10 hls fathers farm when he was murdered and robbed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Constipation is the rock that wrecks many lives; it poisons the very life blood. Regularity can be established through the use of Prickley Ash Bitters. It is mild ly carthartic and strengthens the stomach, liver and kidneys. w. C. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE }, 1878.
Noiice for Publication.
United states Land oiliss; .s

camden Arka
 Sc tcmbcr l4 isW. Notice Is hereby given that in cohlaa's"s with the otovlsions of the net of tohHfsffna af June 3, 1878. entitled "An act for tue " o,h timber lands in tho states nf tnlliofbla gSs gpn. Neyada. and Washington Tefrito,y' M extended to all the Public Land states p5 '' of August (. 1sa2
 SAMUEL II CONGfR .. Of IIarrisonvf le. reunty uf mss Wie " ,a Nr souri, has this day niedi this oB ce llia s"u,h s"h statement No. 503 for the tlrehasr ni tnr hal southwest quarter and north liall ssn.ssq sM. east quarter of Sec Ne, 2l in township "" S.. Ea ge No. 70 w.. sih r. M. Nfkanfas.@,,tttt will offer proof to show that the lan7 s' uka Iaa is more valuabe Tor It. timher stgi,e ses. rts for agric ,ltursl purposes, and to cstah'sn ,ee s claim to said land before the eiefk ei s t county court of Polk county, in hi ount. oulen aff f fIena. Arkansas, on Monday. the 3fd oe5 < December, ia06 .,t R. He names AS his wttnessez; NiReetes i'' V Andrus Morris NJ Jones. Mena. Afk John X. Herih Edward Lewis, Noard Gamp' Afk,, ,be Any md ali persons claiming ndycIssB Tr above, described landa arc requested ," ssgd tbeir claims ii this oilice on or bfiose IVY 3d day of December, 1ae6. ,.,ar
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

H. E. Goodwin, manager of the county poor farm, was in from his home today buying supplies and stated that Polk county now has only one pauper, that being a demented negro.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
win Meet Next Year in JopIin. No.

Denver, Col. Oct. POW F. P. Mills. of Denver, was elected a di- rector of the American Mining con- gress to succeed ]. Frank Watson, of Portland, Ore, whose term expired. The congress voted to hold it's meet Ing next year at Joplin, Mo, the vote being as follows: Joplin 63: Douglas. A. T., 22; Goldfeld. Nov
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
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 Cromwell Conn, Oct. 2o-It stated here that Mrs. Laura cow daughter of Bishop Henry c .po. of New York, committed suic,as hanging at a private sanitaripn, i. Tuesday night z
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Dizziness, spells of blindness, headache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and consti- pated bowels. Prickley Ash Bit ters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the system in perfect order. w. c. Vaudiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago. Oct. 1s.-Cattle--Receipts 13,- oo; market slow to l0c lower: beeves %.f0q790; cows and heifers si.65n5.25: stockers and feeders S.5osl450: Texans S.75@4ab; westerners s3ooa5.So: calves s6ooG7.50
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mrs. A. l.. Warren returned on the early morning train from Joplin, Mo-, where she has been visiting friends and relatives for the past few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Humphrey today sold their home place con tainine four acres all we'll im- proved, to K. D. Sale who will make it his home. The consid- eration was $500. MT. Pum- phrey still owns other property near which he will retain while he takes a trip visiting his chil- dren with a view of reg aiming his health which has been quite poor recently.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

s. s. Dickinson and wife of Larncd, Kas., are here on a visit with their daughter, Mrs. s. Sleeper.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas. County of Polk, w, |. Nicbos Cove Township
 The defendant, Charles Webster. is Wal, to appear in this court within l30) thirty M and answer the complaint of the plain Tom Barker. This the sth day of oaSs 1908 w. l. Nichols. l, , 4l.3t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Prickley Ash Bitters cures di- sease O! the kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the liver, stomach and bowels. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

J. T. Winton and family were in from Rocky today to see the circus.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

John Singleton, James Pullen, Dan and Wade Wilhite were in from Oden today selling cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

John Mershon yesterday re- sigued his position as bookkeeper for Watkins Bros, and left for some point in Louisiana to accept a position as timekeeper for the Hammond, Quigley, Keunefick Construction Co. Gus Pirtle has accepted the place made vacant by Mir. Mershon.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Harry Hopkins was up from Egger today on business trip and taking in the circus.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Sam Rind returned last night from trip to Muse, l. T., where he is putting in stock of general merchandise.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Joe Bell was in from Black Springs today attending to some business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

E. Stephenson came up from Texarkana yesterday for visit with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J H. Simmons.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Egbert McMillan and family returned to their home at Black Springs today after couple of days visit with friends and rela- tlves in this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Nathaniel Perry, a prosperous farmer of near Black Springs marketed cotton here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

and Rev. B. Duke were in from the Kiamischi valley today mar keting Ginseng roots and buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
SATURDAY..

Bose Ffiar was in from Oden this morning marketing cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

o. B. Chamblin, wife and daughter were in from Rocky to- day to see the big show aud gave tho Star a pleasant call.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

I. c. Killian of Grannis is in Mena today attending court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Henry Crow and daughter were up from Board Camp today trading.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

]. L. Cox, a merchant from Slatington was here today buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Joe and John Goodner and Doc Page were in from Oden today marketing cotton and buying supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
THURSDAY

James Lowthers and wife were up from Hatfield today attending court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

w. NJ. Little was down from Rich Mountain today looking after business matters in this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Richard Morris came in from Eggcr yesterday and left last night for Fayetteville to enter the State University.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Lawrence were in from Egger this morning buying goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Sam Rind and son and Tom Allen of Rocky were transacting business here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

John Thompson of Memphis, Tenn, who purchased the M. w. Pipkin home few months ago,is here arranging to furnish the house and move here to make his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mir. and Mrs. M. c. Burk of Hatfield are in the city attending court. Their little adopted son, Bonny Burk, who was taken by them from the county poor farm, is quite sick at the Rosebud hotel where the family is stopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

w. T. Bradbury returned this morning from business trip to Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Rev. B. F. Cannon was up from Hatton today on short business trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

The Hagenbeck shows were pretty near as big an attraction as the Mena Park Fair.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
FRIDAY

James Watkins was in from the Cossatot selling cotton today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

John Allen, brother of Bob, ac- companied by his family are in from near Smithville, l, T., to- day to see the circus.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

A. Tarrant, Haywood Parnell
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

R. B. Crawford and wife of Big Fork are in the city today seeing the circus and are the guests of their relatives, Elem Crawford aud family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

In response to letter calling her home Mrs. A. c. Whittle, who has been visiting her broth CT, w. S. Pryor, left yesterday for DeKalb, Tex, accompanied by Misses Willie and Dollie Pryor who will visit there short time.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mir. A. Dauville returned last night from a business trip 10 rexarkana and vicinity and drove to his home at Slatingtou without staying to see the circus. Some of his friends accuse him of hay jug gone to Texarkana to see il where it showed yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

s. J. Philpot was in from his home at Egger today on business and gave the Star call.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mrs. M. A. Knight, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. l.. Doniel, left on No. 3 this afternoon for De Queen to yisi, relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mrs. Lon Frady a a1d little son, and mother, Mrs. $. H. Marshall returned to their homes at Shreve- port last night after two weeks pleasant visit with Mrs. Frady's mother-in-law, Mrs. A. Frady.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25

Mr. and Mrs. Estes of Athens, Ark, have joined their daughter, Miss Mary Estes, who is teaching school in this city, and are mak- ing their home on Fourth street.