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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
LlNCoLN's W.T.
That nnd Ridfcuic Were His weap-
onu of OHense and Defense,


Wit and ridIcule were tinrolns
weapons of ofrense and defense, and
lie probably laughed more jury cases
out of court than any other man who
practiced Mt the bar
Il once henrd Mr.. Lincoln defend n
man in Bloomington against charge
OF passing counterfeit money" Vice
President Stevenson told the writer.
There was pretty clear cuse against
the accused. but when the chief wit
ness for the people took the stand lie
stated that his name was J. Parker
Green. and Lincoln reverted to this
the moment he rose TO cross examine.
why j. Parker Green? What did the
j, stand for7 John2 Well why didn't
the witness Gull himself John p. Green 2
That WAS his name. wasn't 1t? Well,
whit was the reason lie did not wish
to be known by his right nnmc7 Did J.
Parker Green have anything to con-
ceal. and. II not, why didSJ. Parker
Green pnrt Ills name I'm that wnyT
And 80 on. or course the whole exam.
lnatlon was farcicnl." Mr.. Stevenson
snld. but there WINS something ire
slstlbly funny In the varying tones and
infections of Mr.. Lincoln's voice rs he
rang the changes upon the mans
name. and at the recess the very boys
In the street took 1t UP as slogan and
shouted j. Parker Greenr all over the
town. Moreover. there was something
In LincOln's way Of informing his qucs.
lions which made me suspicious Of tho
witness. and to this day have never
been able TO rid my mind Of the absurd
Impression that there was something
not quite right about J. Parker Green.
1t was all nonsense, of course; but the
jury must have been affected MS was.
for Green was discredited and the de-
PENDANT went free Frederick Trevor
Hill In Century.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
HOW BEAST MEN ARE MADE.
The Kideoua md Cruel Prnctice nj
Flesh Sculpture In. China.

Aoo xfAueoua nnu cruel PRACTICE M
Flesh Sculpture In. Chino.
"y.ctor Hugo in The Man Who
Laughs" said m cthnologist. ''tells Of
the sculptors of living tlcsh-tllose hor-
rlble people of the middle nges who kid
mapped tender little children and turned
them into all sorts Of monsters, dwarfs,
hunchbacks and the like, selling them
nfterward for testers or for showmcns
freaks.
The hideous and cruel practice OF
flesh sculpture still continues. There Is
tribe Of Chinese gypslcs who stenl
children and turn them into so called
wild men. The practice Is, Of course,
Illegal
"a kidnapped child Is Hayed alive, bit
by bit, and the shaggy skin Of n dog
IS grated on him. This takes n year.
at the years end the poo Gcrenture is
shaggy, like n bear. from bend to foot
The chIld's vocal chords IRE destroy.
ed with charcoal In IN unspcnkably
cruel way. He can never speak there
after. He can only growl and moan
like benst.
He is imprisoned IN perfectly black
hole until every vestige of reason leaves
him. Nine months Is usually a suf-
ficlcnt confinement to accomplish this.
Finally, spcechless shaggy, lunatic
the victim is sold to travelling show.
man and is exhibited throughout Chinn
as genuine wild man or beast man.
am bound to shy he looks the part"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
HOG MONEY.
Origin of tho Curious Old Braas
,f Coins OF bermuda.

Origin of tho Curious Old Braas
Coins OF bermuda.
Hog money" Is the name by which
the brass money which began to he
struck In Bermuda in 1850 came to he
known. On one fnce of 1t was hog,
on the other ship Of that period
These old coins are very rare and high
ly priced by collectors.
Tho history Of this device Is curious
and Interesting. a Spanish vessel
commanded by Juan Rcrmudcz, OH It's
way to Cuba with Il cargo Of hogs, was
wrecked there This was In 1916 Lat
er I'm the same century, when the Eng
llsh discovered this lnnd. they found n
country inhabited by hogs.
1t is also interesting to note TINT the
English discovered 1t In the same way
rs the Spannrds. An English ship
WINS wrecked there. Is 1t any wonder
that the treacherous const got from
Spanish mud English alike the name Of
Devils Land? Yet 1t ls one OF the
most beautiful consts in the world, aud
1t has been claimed TINT In brillinncy
Mediterranean effects are not at all
equal 10 those Of Bermuda.
Bermuda Is sald to he the isinnd OF
Shnkespearo's Tempest" The strange
noises which mariners heard coming
from this island, and which they did
not then know were produced by hogs
caused them to say TINT 1t was haunt
cd and to report weird things OF it
Pearson's
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Purity of MILK.

In Paris the municipal chemists ac-
cept milk ms pure when 1t contains one
ounce Of butter and four ounces of
solids per quart. At Born milk must
contain Mt least 3 per cent Of butter
and may contain 90 per cent OF water.
At Berlin the police seize all milk Of
fered for sale which is below the legal.
ly required standard OF 81 per cent of
fatty mntters. This allows the dairy
men to add with safety from 10 to 10
per cent Of water to fairly rich milk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
nnsli.h ana scotch prc.ceaen...

At the coronation Of Charles l., the
kingdoms of England and Scotland
having been united during the reign Of
his father. considerable friction took
place with regard to the order Of pre-
cedence Of the English and Scottish
noblemen. An arrangement sntisfac-
tory TO all parties was finally conclud-
ed, In virtue Of which English peers
while in England took precedence OF
Scottish peers Of the same rank. while
in Scotland this order was reversed,
and the Scottish peers went first.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
The shenherd.e Crook.

Although most people have seen a
shepherds crook, many do not know
The use Of 1t. Some people think that
all the shepherd carries 1t for is to use
It as walking stick when he tramps
TO and from the fold. But the crooked
end itself serves purpose. 1t enables
n shepherd to catch refractory sheep.
IL sheep shows signs Of running
away the crooked end has only to he
placed round his leg, md lie Is a cap
tlve.-London Standard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Orr First say,nra n,n,,

The first Swings bnnk established in
the United States was In Philadelphia,
-hlch opened Dec. 2, 1915. 1t is said
Tint the first deposit made In this bank
WINS the sum OF 3 shillings, handed over
the counter by boy. The bank was
entitled. THE Savings Fund Society Of
Philadelphia" The first bank of this
kind established sin New York was
chartered Nov. %, 1915. and went Into
business July 8. 1910.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
The GNU is a PUZZLE.
II Seems To he Cros. between the
Horse, Cow and Deer.

Horse, Cow and Deer.
Did you ever hear of n horned horse?
II is called the gnu and is n native of
South AfrIcn. The gnu ls puzzle.
We have called 1t horse, but 1t Is
more like n COW. II really seems to be
q cross between the horse the COW and
the deer. 1t has the head and horns
of n COW. the tail. the NAME and with
ers OF the horse and The legs of deer
Altogether Tho gnu Is one Of the most
singular creatures on earth.
The gnu inhnbIts the billy districts
OF South Africa. roaming NIL over the
country in vast herds. AS fur az tray-
elers have yet penetrated 1t Is found.
and 1t Ia fortunate that II Is 80, for the
flesh Of the gnu forms excellent food.
They arc, however. extremely wild,
and, being very quick In their move
ments, nrc difficult to shoot. Upon the
first alarm the whole herd scamper
away in single file. following LEADER.
When seen from distance they look
like troop of horses
Their speed is very great, and when
first disturbed they do not exert 1t, but
kick out their heels and begin butting
Mt anything that comes IN their way,
exhibiting the greatest fury. Unless
hard pressed they seldom show fight,
but when brought to bny they Will de-
fend themselves desperately. They
dart forward upon their enemy With
great fury. and unless he remains cool
and collected he probably Will not es-
cape.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Mot to.pa NeaIen.ea.

Mrs. Bliss-Here is a letter want
you to post, dear. 1t Is to my milliner,
countermanding an order for a hat.
Mr.. Bliss Here, take this bit Of cord
and tie both my hands behind my back,
go that won't forget It
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Safer.

"Of course, don't want to criticise.
but don't think 1t was altogether
right for David to say all men are
liars"
"Wcll. Mt any rate, 1t was safer ttan
to pick out one man and say It to him."
philadelphia Ledger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
ALons way or.

Creditor (leterminedly)--I shall call
at your house every week until you pay
this account. sir. Debtor I'm the bland
est OF tones Then. sir, there eeems
livery probability Of our acquaintance
ship ripcning into friendship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
An old Clock.

The great clock Mt Rouen has been
measuring time and striking the hours
and quarters for over 500 years and, 1t
is snid, has been running all this time
without Interruption.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Modern Gnllanitrx.

The Man lin the street cnr)-Take my
seat. madam. The Woman-Thank
you, but also get out at the next cor
ner-Chlcago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Their Theory.

What do you suppose these an.
archists expect to accomplish BY
throwing bombs at the rnlers?"
Il suppose they are going on the
old, theory of bringing down a reign.'l
Baltimore American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
baltimore American.

Il think that the national judiciary
,.s..aS y sno'n u much OF us ar An,
bitrary power Of vetoing the action hid
81 Congress by declaring it illegal
%. Unconstitutional. The power to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24

Calumny is the worst Of evils, In 1t
there nre two who commit Injustice
and one who Is Injured. y Hcrodotis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Lots af.ch,,n,rt,.tter..

what Is he playing p,
"oh, Afendelssohn's Songs Without
Words you know"
Him! Well, the audience seems to
be doing their best TO supply the def
cheney. London Bystander.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Defined,

The difference between a speculation
and an Investment Is that It is specu.
latlon when you lose.-Washington
Post
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24

The Clock end tire Man.
When clock is fast you can always
turn 1t back. but it's different with a
young ran.-New York Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24

The words Of the good are. like a star
IN a slippery place. Hindoo Maxim.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
PEW SAFEGUARD YOUR HEAT. TIL
a penn NERVE
'Eskesse and BLOOD tonic
REMEDIES
REMEDIES
Use Penn Nerve ano Blood Tonic

is the time
Doctors bills suffering.
There Remedies you purchase cheaper
There Remedies claiming calls
There Remedies druggists sell price
tried wantng-this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-24
Penn Nerve ano Blood Tonic

When
1t a
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
THE suNrAy SCHOOL coNyENntN
Opened to Day at Presbyterian churc. = Gcod Attendance Interesting
 Topics Discussed.

The County Sunday School Association met at the Presbyter- ian church in this city this morn ing at 10 o'clock. A goodly mum Der was in attendance considering the bad wea ther, and the different Sunday Schools over the county are fairly well represented today and quite number are expected in for tomoirow's session.
 On account If the secretary being absent Mir. O,e Worthing- ton of this city was cleo ed 10 fill the vacancy.
 "Oualifications of a Teacher was the first subject of great i'm portance and was ably presented by Rev. w. Fred Long of Little Rock, by a blackboard outline; this being followed by talk on the same subject by Dr. K. D. c. Dodd who handled the sucject ia an able mauner. Following this was the round table talks con- ducted by Rev. Mir. Long.
 A paper on "Primary Work was read by Mrs. Irene Simpson and was followed by blackboard illustration by Miss Anna Barlow which was very excellent and instructive and received the at tention of the audience during the time il was presented.
 Tonight Rev. Nj. K. Irwin of Du VaH's Bluff, will give a lecture on tue 'Co-operatiou oi Pareuts," and Rev. w. Fred Long will talk on Some Big Things a Little School Can Do" These promise to be very interesting as well as instructive and large crowd Is anticipated for tonig ht,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
JOHNSTON BAKER.
Happily Welded ln Missouri i--At Home
 In Mena Now.

HdFpDy Nedacd 10 MisS0uri--At nome
 in Mena Now.
 The many friends Of Mrs. Lima Johnston (nee Miss Lima Baksr) will be pleased as we'll as somewhat surprised 10 learn of Der marriage which took place ou August 27 in Clay ton. Mo.
 Mrs. Johnston left here for St. Lotus Saturday, August 25, where she went to buy goods for the Mena Mercantile Company, and on her arrival there she was met at the depot by MT. c. D. Johns. ton and after resting over Sunday they proceeded to Clayton, the county seat of Saint Louis county aud distance of about fifteeb miles from St. Louis, where they were quietly married The mar riage was kept secret entirely, both by Mrs. Johnston's many friends here aud MT. Johuston's 's many friends at St. Louis; a brother of Mir Johuson's, who lives at Clayton, not even know iug anything of the affair until after the puptial knot had been tied and he was invited to hotci 10 take dinner with his brother and bride.
 The news reached this city last Friday, tut $. c. Reynolds, d 5rother-in-law of Mrs. Johnston's. on beiug interviewed by a Star reporter, declined to give out any statement for publication, there fore nothing definite had been known of the affair until MT. and Mrs. Johnston returned 10 this city Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Johnston IS a sister of Mrs. 5. c. Reynolds of this city and was one of our most popular and charming young ladies, both in social and business circles.
 They are at home to their many frie ads at the home of Mir. and Mrs. s. c. Reynolds.
 The Star joins with their many friends here iu wishing them mach joy, happiness and pleasure during their uuionism throug b lie.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
<aturnl Gas Exploded.

Kangas Clty, Kan, sept. 1.-An ex- plcsicn of natural aas wrecked q dry
 ooCs store at 1s4 Kansas avenue in Armourdala early Friday morning ar q blew part of the front of the house across the street. Ere which followed the explosion destroyed the building and dwellings whieh adIo-n 1t on the wsss. All the glass in t-e fronts cf three ether store buildings across the street WIS broken Two persons were siahty injured and seseral Q ohers asleep in nearby houses were thrown from their beds.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
LABOR DAY IN MENA
O3 zE2VED BY TRADES UNIONS HERE
 FOR FIRST TIME
March in Parade Thr, ugh Streets to Park pasi ion Music, Addresses and Picnic Dinner Order of
 Day.

For the first time in the history of trades monism in Mena the various orders combined and ar ranged to make suitable demon stratioa and properly observe the day.
 The seper4te unions met at the court house at a. m. and at 10 o'clock iofmed in line under the direction of P. D. Jones as chief marshal led hy the barbers string baud il q spsing wagon. marched down Myna street 10 Pickering avenue thence across to De Queen and np to Honert and then to the pavilio in Janssen park.
 There was in line the Barbers' Uuiou, The Federation of Labor, with NJ c. Robinson as marshal; j; The Ca penicrs, with J. F. Nor rison marshal; Brickiayers and Masons, vitil Jack Tansev as marshal; The Painters and Deco rators, with Peter Ford as marsh al.
 Some of the unions wore uni- forms and all carried banners, and the Painters a large flag. They all presented fine, orderly appearance and made a good im- pression.
 At the pavilion, after music by the string band, F D. Jones as chairmau introduced Mayor Mark P. Olney, who delivered an ap propriate address of welcome iaterspersed with some history or Labor Day, its inception ana growth. and some strong talk against trusts and advocacy of governmental ownership of rail- roads.
 His remarks were we'll received and he was heartily cheered.
 A recess was then taken till l:30 during which many parlooh of pi nic dinners on the ground wLils others repa red 10 iheif homes.
 Daring the noon hour the rain whi, Il had been threatening al the morning began to fall and the aftern .on program which iu. Ecluded an address from Rev !. B lliendersou. was abandoned
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
MilnherIu.plnkin.

Bud Wim6erlg, formerly oi Fgser, but who now resides in Southws stern Texas, and Miss Lou Pipkiu of IEsger, were united in marriage. yesterday afternoon at the NJ. F. charch, Sou.h, par spnage, Rev. J. A. Heu l, rson psrforaiGg the cermony. Oaly ' sw friend Of the contracting D rites witnessed the ceremony InmcdiatelY after the marriage tool place Mr. and Mrs Wimber- lydrove out to Egger where they
 VII visit relatives aud friends a
 few days prior to returnIng to
 their home iu Texss.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
4 RunaMaY.

While ont driving n South fena yesterday about l o'clock ;. NJ Ford's horse became fright- ned and ran away, throwing he orcupauts of the buggy out m badly demolishing the rig. 1fs Ford was quite badly hurt, nt Was reported as resting easy bis norning. MT. Ford received
 slraiaed ankle. Aside from als no further damage resulted.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Gone 10 Fayetteville.

The Star is in receipt of pre- grams for the Sunday School con vention held at Belvs, Ark, also for the Christian Eudeavor con vcution of Fort Smith Presbytery. w. F. Welty formerly of Cove, this county. being he president oi both Prof. Welty was also houored by being chosen moder- ator of the Fort Smith Peesby-
 tery. He has recently moved to Fayetteville where he has 3 position in the state university.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
uoLDs PRIVATE CAR LAW IS VALID
Chancellor Hart Declares That Stale
 Has Power to Assess.

Little Rock, September 1.- Cha ncellor Hart yesterday up. teld the law passed by the last general assembly providing. for the taxation of private car com panies operating in Arkansas. Chancellor Hart rendered yer. btl dec son, but upon hIs return to the city in about two weeks he will hand down a written opinion covering the various points Of law raised by the parties. The decision applies directly to only three Of the cases brought by the private car companies to pre- vent the state from collecting taxes under the law passed by the Hast general assembly. Indirect ly, however, it affects all of the private car companies operating in the state, as all of them brough. similar suits against the state.
 The private car companies at lacked the validity of the act on the ground that 1t did not pro- vide adequate means for deter mining the value of the property owned by the private car conl- pauies and did not make suitable provision for the method i'll which these taxes should be levied.
 Chancellor Hart held that while the law might be defective in some respects, the defects were not sufficient to make the act i'll operative and that 1t should be enforced by the state officers, to whom the power of fixing the taxes agalnst the private car companies was delegated.
 It is probable that an appeal will be taken to the Supreme court, but no action will be taken for some time, as DO decree will be entered until Chancellor Hart returns to the city and hands down bis written opinion.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Neu snlinitnr rn.tnlIea.

Washington, Sept 2.-Charles Earl f the District of Cclamtia, was in- stallca as fc,iciscr of the department If commerce ana labor as successor io Edward w. sims, Of Illinois For considerabie time Nr. Earl was a sre -iaI attorney of the bureau of cor cora ions. Two CT three months Aso he WIS ns.crred to the department of justice as an assistant attcmey. His predecessor. Mir. Sims, entered Saturday upon his duties as United states district attorney at Ch.caeo.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
CHARGED WITH
 HORSE STEALING
Captain Jacobs, From Near Wicks, ar Old Citizsn Arrested on the Charge.

T. P. Davis of Wicks was in Mena today and reports that the sou hern portioa of the county and in the edge of Howarl county the people are stirred up over the arrest of Captain Jacobs, an old citizen, on the charge of horse stealing.
 Within a little over year there has been seven horses al d mules stolen from that county. The last was fine young mule tai from John McCaulley of Baker Springs in the edge Of Howard county about a month ago. MT. McCaulley, with Deputy Sheriff Marlow aud others, took up the hunt and S75 reward was offered.
 After weeks of most dlligent work tue mule was traced .c Ada, I. T., over 200 miles from where it was stolen. While on the hunt along the border of the Territory Captain Jacobs, who now lives a short distance over the line, joined the party and spent a halt day looking for the mule, and the officers were later much surprised when the animal was found al Ada to learn that the man there in possession had purchased the mule from Captain Jacobs paying him $l20 for it.
 The mule was taken home by its owner, and the officers set Dcut to arrest Jacobs who was then away from home. Upon his return he was taken in custody without any trouble and Center Point, the county seat of Howard county, where his trial vi l be held.
 Jacobs was born and raised Tn the southern part of this county where there are several old deserted farms which have been worked and wofn out by him and his fam ly. He is nearly fifty years old and his arrest came as ] big sur rise.
 It is now believed by many people around Wicks that there s an orga, ized gang Of hos' thieves in that section and tha' Jacobs has been working with { them.
 When arrested Jacobs admitted selling the mule out at Ada bu' claimed he had purchased tt' animal from another party an made ] par. aynssnt q! s40. | IS said he refused to give thi' party's name, however.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Anather Whisky Dick Gang

Deputy Holt, of Mena, came in last night with whisky peddler named Will Autrey, who is one of the "Whisky Dilk" gang of Sevier county, which IS being gradually rounded up. Autrey admits that he was one of the vehicles through which Whisky Dick disposed of the product of ms still Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
Miss llnrner Tntsrtains.

Miss Omi Horner entertained qaite , number of her friends al her home in the west part of the ely last evening in honor of her friend and cousin, Mir. Stockton of Ouiutpu, I. T., and Miss Mol lie Childers of Fort Worth, Tex. Some very excellent music, both vocal and instrumental was ren. dered during the evening and al he usual hour refreshments con s;s,iug of cake and cream was served. Mir. Stockton left for his home in Olintou, l. T., last ight. Miss Childers is visiting ai tue home of Mrs. Young in the west part of tow.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
An Ounce of Prevention

is worth pound ofcure. There are many poor sufferers, Comsumptives who are hopeless of getting well who, if they had taken care of them selves. would now be well. A cough is the foundation of Consumption. Balard's Horehound Syrup will cure that cough Mrs.S Great Fall Montana Write. l have used Bal lards iiorehound syrup in my fami k for years-ny children never su1 fer with coughs. Sold by Jackson Drug company.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-06
r,nrinos tc study Agrlenl.n. :.

Washington, Sept. 1.--W A. Suther- land, of the bureau of insular affairs, who has charge of the Filipino stu dents being educated in this country at the expense of the government, left Washington Friday for New Orleans. He wiil -lake arrangements there to place agricultural students in posi- tons where they may acquire q know ledge of methods used in growing su- gar. tobacco. rice and other crops suited to the Philippine islands.