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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18
ro,,r Young People Were f,utwitted by Irate Pa rents Yesterday When They Sought Licenses.
STAMP AND PHONE
n,a the Work-Grant County Young Man Questioned the Authority of neuuty County Clerk Nichol- Went Away Sad.---,,

TWO couples who had planned
 marriage suffered a sudden disap-
 Dointment yesterday afternoon by the prompt delivery of letter, which is something unusual here, and the promptness of County Clerk Jesse R. Core in telephoning in structions to Deputy County Clerk Curranr ~Nichon from Plum Bayou, this county.
 Shortly after 3 o'clock Deputy
 County Clerk Nichol received a special delivery letter from E. D. Duvall, clerk of Grant County, Ar kansas, requesting him not to issue a license to B. c. Brantly and one Miss Drake, should they appear for same. He stated that the father of Brantly, B. F. Brantly, had re- quested him not to issue the license to his son as he was under age and did not, have the consent of either of his parents. Deputy Clerk Ni- Eehol had no more than finished |Ffeading the letter when in walked three young men. 'I want mar riage llcense,' said one of them. What is your name?" inquired Clerk Nichol, suspecting that he was the disobedient son from Grant. B. E. Bently" was the reply.
 Deputy Nichol sald no more. He handede him the letter. which had been received from the clerk of Grant county, and which he still held in his hand when the young men walked into his office.
 T don't care what they say" said Brantly, 'I must have that li- cense.''
 But you can't get it." replied MT. Nichol, "unless yal, get your fathers consent"
 You can't refuse me the license" dehantly replied the boy from the adjoining county.
 Alright, we'll see" was the cool reply of the clerk. He then re- turned to his work. The youngster from Grant preferred to argue the matter, but MT. Nichol didn't see any further argument to- it and he let the fellow go away with his two companions without further conversation. eff you get that llcense here" MT. Nichol informed nm as he went out the door, "you VIII nave to get your fathers con- sent and furthermore, you will nave to get Clerk Duvall at Sheri- dan to certify it.''
 A few, seconds later Deputy Clerk NiShol opened another letter Ill which a marriage license was sought. It was from Malcomb Evans, of Plum Bayou who claims to be 22 years old, and Miss Ruth heiiey, whose age he. gave to be IS. ne had just finished reading this communication when the telephone FtSsaAg FSA and when he answered it he lSe'osnlzed the voice of County Clerk 'osse R. Core at the other end. He A.ormed his deputy not to issue the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18
BELOVED PASTOR
 PASSES AWAY Doctor w. H. Browning, One of the Oldest and Best Known Methodist Minis ters in Arkansas.
WAS 88 YEARS OLD
Former Pastor of the First Methodist Church Here-Was q Chaplain in the Confederate Army-Man of Scholarly Attainment. :. g

Doctor w. H. Browning, SS years old, one of the oldest and best known Methodist ministers in Arkansas, died at his home, No. 409 West Eleventh avenue, last night at II o'clock, after an illness of many months. His death
 was principally due to old age, as he
 had no disease or lasting ailment. The end was not unexpected as the aged pastor had been in a critical condition for many days and his death was momentarily expected.
 Doctor Browning was born in Ten nessee December 23, 1919. He was a chaplain in the Confederate army. He came to Arkansas in 1866, set ting at Camden. Ouachita county From 1876 to 1880 he served as pre-. siding elder of the Pine Bluff dis trict for the Methodist church. The three years following saw him as pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, now presided over by Reverend T. Y. Ramsey. For three years he was president of the Pine Bluff Female Institute, being super annuated in 1893, having lived here ever since.
 Doctor Browning leaves a devoted widow and three children, Mrs. Annie E. Yelton of Laramie, Wyoming; Mrs. N. J. Can't of Magnolia, Ark. and Walter T. Browning, agent for the Big Four railroad at Cairo, III. A grandson, Nick Can't, of the law firm of Bridges, Woodbridge and Can't of this city, and atepdaughter Miss Anna Can't, of this city, also sur vive.
 Doctor Browning was pre-eminent for his piety and intellectual ability. He was really man of scholarly at tainment, having filled prominent po- sitions in the ministry in both Ten nessee and Arkansas for the past forty years. He leaves behind him a record for usefulness and goodness that is unexcelled by any man in the ministry in all this section. Doctor Browning was man who impressed men. His opinions were valued by thinking men because he was known to be thinking man himself. He was very cautious in expressing his views on any subject and rarely ever did, without having first thoroughly in- vestigated the subject in hand. His judgment was mature and could be relied upon as accurate and true. The highest tribute that can be paid to his memory is that he was a true Christian.
 The funeral will take place Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock from the First Methodist church on Main street Reverend T. Y. Ramsey, the pastor, will conduct the service, as- sisted by the other ministers of the city. The members of J. Ed Murray camp of Confederate Veterans ana various lodge bodies, of which he was a member, will also attend.
 Active Pail Beares-J. w. James,
 D. I. Mills, Joe Watkins, w. T.
 Young, Geo. M. Wells, J. c. Bald I
 win. R. E. Lee, B. w. Wright.
 Honorary Pall Bearers-Dr. Jun-S
 jus Jordan, Capt. N. T. Roberts, R.
 H. M. Mills, Dr. J. F. Simmons, Gen.
 k. M. Knox, Judge w. T. Wool
 dridge, Hon. J. w. Crawford, Jno
 NJ. Mccain, A, Brewster, H. Riley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18

Miss Victoria Harrell, one of Pine Bluffs sweetest singers, has return ed from a brief visit to friends in Chicago Miss Harrell sang a beau tifu solo at the Tom Kippur service at the Jewish Temple last night. ..f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18

Mrs. Win Williams of St. Louis, for fmerly Miss Julia Brown, is in the city visiting relatives and friends during the holidays.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18

In after life Is founded upon whaa you save whle young, whether you be- come a business man or woman, or enter upon professiona career.
 Without money there can be no SUC- CESS-what are your chances?
 Our Savings Department extends helping hand to you-it will keep yous savings safely and increase thap wtti .3 per cent interest, 4,-5 .4 Start the account at once. tEa The he BANK OF PINE BLUFF
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-18
IT. c. V.'S TO ATTEND
 BROWNING FUNERAL

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept. Is, 1907. Headquarters J. Ed Murray Camp, t.
 c. V.
 The members of this camp and all ex-Confederate soldiers are requested to attend the funeral exercises or our deceased brother and comarde, Rev. w. H. Browning, Thursday, ID a. m., at the Main Street Methodist church. It is hoped that as far as convenient members of the camp will meet at the family residence on Eleventh and Olive, 9:30 a. m. Thurs day to accompany the procession to the church and cemetery.
 JUNIUS JORDAN, JOHN s. BELL, Commanoef' Acting Adjutant.
 DRY WOOD-Old Phone S5l, New Phone SIS.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Imprisoned in a Car.

Fayetteville, Feb. l9. --The little negro boy who was found in a refrigerator car here last Friday has begun 10 recover from the effects of his contine- meut and will soon be returned to his home. He says that he lives in Muskogee, and that his parents drove him from home Monday, February II. That night he crawled into car to sleep, and when he awoke the door was closed and the car in motion. Almost frozen and with out food or water, he remained iu the car till 1t was opened here Friday, February Is. When found he was almost dead, and probably owes his life to the prompt action of the negro citi- zens who took charge ot him. He is about l2 or 14 years ot age.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
The Meaning Of "caIIber.v

All who have to do with firearms know that the word -ealiber'' refers to the diameter of the bore of shoot ing piece. Thus pistol of .22-caliber means one in which the bullet is twen- ty-two one hundredths of an inch in diameter, while .45-caliber means one with diameter of forty.fiye one hundreths. There is, however, a more extended use of the word, which Is un- derstood by comparatively few people outside of army and navy circles and gunmakers "A 50caliber 6inch gun. v says a naval man, means one that is so times six inches, or 25 feet long the length being given in terms of the diameter of the bore. In the same way 10.45 pistol means one the bar rel of which is ten times the diameter. or four and half inches long. This nomenclature is found convenient be cause the shooting qualities of piece depend in some measure on the ratio of it's length to it's diameter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
A Tin Pan Serenade.

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Harshman were teudered an oid-time ''shiv- cree" at their home on West lick ory avenue last evening. They only completed furnishing their new home and moved into 1t yes ,erday. A number of their young friends took occasion to celebrate the occasion. For several min. utes the merry crowd promenaded around the house, an the time marching to the sweet strains of old tin pans and COW bells music, aud no doubt quite. enter taining to tbeir hearers within.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
ONE HUNDRED MILES ACROSS
Cotton Prices Firm and the mena Market Draws the Trade From Farmers Who Live Many
 Miles Away.

Cotton continues to pour n pradually and right iu harmony with it's coming in the price still holds it's own. This week 1t has been ranging from 91sc to 10c.
 In connection with the cotton market, representative of The Star had an opportunity this morning of noting the great ter ritory in which Mena is the cen- ter.
 During the latter part of last week there were several progres- sive farmers of the kiamischi valley, which lies in the Terri tory over fifty miles west, mar keting cotton here. This morn ing MT. Mayberry and son ot Bluffton, Yell county, were in the city with cotton coming a dis tauce of over fifty miles from the northeast, also J. M. Cline of Black Fork, Scott county, which, while 1t is not such great dis- tance away it is beyond the Rich mountain range and makes 1t a little hard to reach Mena. Yet i. is still worth the effort fer as these farmers say they cannot afford 10 take their cotton to 8 market nearer their homes and receive smaller price for same and pay more for merchandise when it is possible to reach Mena, 1, where they find the reverse higher prices for produce of al kinds and the goods that they must buy at noticeable per cent lower.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
MAY REINsrATE THE STAR.
Kansas Senate to Have Chance 10 Reconsider the Expulsion of the
 Correspondent.

Topeka. Feb. 19.--Senator J. M. Hamme, of Chase county, stated Mon day that he regretted that his vote was recorded as favoring the expulsion of the Kansas City Star correspoh. dent. The senator said that he had just stepped into the senate chamber as the question was being voted upon and did not catch the import of the question. He further stated that ne felt that the senate was body or lawmakers whose duties were of a public nature and that the public were entitled to all information which could only be disseminated through the press. Senator Hamme conciudeo with the remark that he felt that the senate had done the Star an injustice and that he would introduce resolu- ton to the effect that the correspond- ent of the Star be reinstated to the chamber privileges.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21

Smith, near Hat,on. Mrs Milner is also visiting friends in Jansen. Mrs. Sexton, widow with five children, was called upon few nights ago by crowd of citi- zens, with wagon load 0f sub- stantial '.gifts" that read thus: Christ's teaching, Bear ye one another's burdens. :"
 A young man came here few days ago, apparently well. but was seized with severe pneuno- mia in the night and died Sunday morning. He was delirious most of the time. No one knows where he came from. The citizens here buried him.
 z. H. G.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
ACORN STEMS.

The Literary and Debating society IS progressing nicely. k. ;. Wnisenhunt attended the singing at Liberty Sunday.
 The singing aud Sunday school at Owens chapel is progressing nicely.
 Miss Maude Owens who is att tending school at Mena, spent Sunday with home folks.
 There will be an exhibition at the c.ose oi the pubic school al Acorn Friday ulgnt. Every body invit,d.
 Wal Norris and family of Egg,r spent Saturday ana Suo- day wilu tnelr daug Il ter. Mrs. w. c Inmau.
 Oulte a number of men ana boys toug It nre all day Sunday to keep Il out oI peoples fences In spitc ui all they csuld do, J. A. lnanau lost qui,e strius ol lsnIc.
 Uncle John.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Wants Walkers Teiegranns.

New Britain, Conn. Feb. 20.-It was announced here Tuesday that judges in New York and Connecticut have been requested i'll legal form to order the Western Union and Posta Telegraph companies to produce for the use of the New Britain Saving banks detectives telegrams to and from William F. Walker, the missing treasurer of the bank, prior 10 hIa absconding. It is believed that thesi telegrams will show with whom Walker dealt and possibly lead te the recovery of some of the banks securities.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
sleeners on Trolley Line.

St. Louis, Feb 15.-The first trolley sleeper ever run in Illinois left East St. Louis Thursday night for Decatur, H., via Springfield Two sleepers were operated. The Decatur" made the initial trip from this end of the line and the Springfield" departed at 10 D. m., from Decatur. The two cars are duplicates and equipped with ten sections. 20 berths. There Is the usual smoking rooIa for men and dressing room for women. Instead of curtains, the berths are separated by pulling up from the floor 3 parti- ton built on the plan of the roller top of desk
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
BOARD CAMP.

Uncle Abe Jones is on the sick list.
 Farmers are preparing for another crop.
 A little girl has arrived at the home of Dr. G. F.. Watkins.
 Henery Bain who has been on the sick list was able to be out Sunday.
 Several of the members of the l. 0. 0. F. attended the Mena lodge Friday night.
 A very interesting sermon was delivered 10 Il large audiance, by Brother Elison Sunday.
 Mir. Thomas Embry who has been teaching school near Nuley F. o. was in our midst Sunday.
 ]. F. Strickland and few other men have made up car load of peas and are going to ship them.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
s25,OOO FIRE
 AT HARTFORD
A Sunday Morning Blaze Burns Out the Heart of the Business Section of the Town-Little insurance
 on the Property.

Hartford, Feb. IS. Sunday morniug shortly after ? o'clock Hartford was visited by the sec oud largest conflagatlon that thai city has ever experienced. In tw' hours S25,c00 worth of property was destroyed.
 Thirteen business building were burned to the ground An ong them being some Of tn largest establish shrents in the town. Only a few of the struc- ures and contents were insured, so the loss will be almost total
 This morning the business portion of the town is a smonlder' ing mass.
 It is supposed that the fire wa the work of an incendiary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
TRAITS OF BURMESE GlRLS.
Not All of Them Are Too Good For
 the Earth.

The Burmese girl when she is good is so very good that nothing like her is to be found out of the books for young ladies of the early part of last Century. But for all that she does not mind being eloped with. if there is nothing expected of her but to be seized in the street. and bundled into carriage or a boat, and carried of to some place where her silks will not be too much rumpled, and where there is plenty of cocoanut oil for her hair. The Burmese girls who are not so very good-and there are quite a lot of them-are not so easily eloped with. They dislike the worry of it, when things can be managed 80 much more simply and without the notoriety which makes divorce and fresh combination so much more trouble some. They like variety, and are quite of the opinion of the misguided small boy who said the marriage of one man to one woman WAS called monotony Chicago American.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
OLD POTTER NOTES.

Claudio Brunsoa who has been seriously ill, is improving q, present.
 A child of Mr. Raben died last week of measles and was buried in the cemetery on the Dallas road.
 MT. Mac Taylor and Miss Josie Mcbride were married las, Sunday, Rev. Mir. Crowder offici- ating. A wedding dinner was served to a number of relatives and friends at the home oi Grandpa Bru nson.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
WILL REMAIN ANOTHER WEEK.
Drs. Smith X Asher, Uptiiicians, Max
 inr More Friends Than Ever.

Drs. Smith X Asher, Uptiticians, Max.
 iog More Friends Than Ever.
 Read the ad in this issue of The Star for Drs. Smith X Asuer, the optical experts.
 This is the third visit to Meua for Dr. Smith and each time his business has increased far beyond that of the proceeding trip until on the present occasion they have so many patients waiting tor treatment that they have decided to remain another week in Mena.
 This is certainly the best recommendation an eye man could have. It is no trouble for faker to come in and pool you once, but when an optician comes to a town and keeps coming it is a pretty sure sign that the people are being treated right.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
RATION NEWS.

MT. J. G. Johns is on the sick list.
 James Harkey went to Grannis on business.
 Mir. Chas. Mitchell made a business trip to De Queen, last Wednesday,
 MT. John Meloney and family left Tuesday 10 make their home near Hatfield,
 Warren, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Fox has been very low with the measles, but IS better al this writing.
 Mrs. E. k. Cannon left last Wednesday for Gilman. where she will stay awhile visiting relatives aud friends.
 Miss. Viola Robinson, who has been visiting friends at this place for the past week, left Monday for her nome in De Queen.
 Lilac.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
JANSEN J0iTINdS.
Uncle John.

There are much improvements here. The peol le are gardening.
 Fred Wigna,l's family are strugg ling wlth the measles. Five at a time being down.
 George Moslar of Lyon, N,b., has been on d visit 10 Dr. J. N, Porter aud family. This is nis first visit to Arkansas.
 Dr. Robert Campbell, d popular practicioner of Shreveport, La, bought land near Jsnssen lu establish fruit farm and sum mef residence.
 Mrs. Milner of Amorilla, Tex, is visiting in Polk county, the guest of her daughter, Ms. Bhhe
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Killed In New York Wreck.

New York. Feb. 19-Twenty dead two fatally hurt and l45 others more or less seriously injured, is the re suit of the wreck of an electric ex- press train on the New York Central railroad al 205th street and Webster avenue Saturday night. or the large number injured, 90 are, according to hospital and police reports, seriously hurt and the death list may be in. creased within the next A hours Most of the others are suffering from decorations of shock and will re. cover.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Polk @ County
 News Items
wIcKEs ITEMS.

Farmers are busy blowing an d getting ready to plant their crops Rev. Russel Brown of Granniss preached at Wickes Sunday morn ing.
 Rev. Lee Daniel filled his regu- lar appointment at Cecil's chapel Sunday.
 Johnnie Butler left Monday night for Sooper, l. T., to visit his sister.
 Quite number attended the singing at Mir. and Mrs. San lords Sunday night.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Spectacles at the Racket Store.tf
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of Interior, Land Office at
 Camden. Arkansas, February 12, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that JOHN MID. DAUGH of Acorn, Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 23503 made July 5, 1900, for the north one~haif southwest quarter, south one~half northwest quarter, section B, township 1 S, range 30 W, 5th F. NJ Arkansas and that said proof will be mace before Clerk of the Circuit rnnrt of Polk county, ir his office at Mena, Arkansas, April & 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva> tion of the land. viz:
 William Slopmsn Christopher C. Jordan, Elias Jefferson Tartar and Jessie Bass, all of Acorn. Arkansas
 Feb2l II. c. Friedheim, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
waooener woul5 Investigate.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 20.-B. P. Wag gener, introduced resolution in the senate Monday afternoon that com. mittee of four be appointed to invcs- tigate the charges of the karsas Cit Star that the senate "wss in control of the railroads and repor' The article referred to was recently pub lished in connection with the senate's action on the tax commission bIil The resolution went Oyer
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
IA NEW WORK
 FOR WIRELESS
A Claim That 1t Can Be Used to Flash Signals Ahead of Moving Trains Thus Preventing
 Wrecks.

In speaking of the latest de- velopments in wireless telegra- phy. a recent exchange has the following of interest in connec- tion with railway service:
 "By the same wireless means the danger of collision between trains, it is promised, will be reduced 10 a minimum. Ahead .of each train will travel wireless signals of its approach, giving warnings to the engineers of other trains. No matter how fast the engine may leap over the rails, faster will leap ahead the wireless flashes, ringing dan ger signals in the cabs of other engines which will send back an- swering signals telling of the proximity of danger. The prom ise of these things is contained in the results of tests being con- du-ted by officials of a wireless telegraph company, in co-opera- tion with the officials of the Chicago and Alton Railway Company.
 "They have demonstrated, the interested officials say, that the vertical wireless towers can be dispensed with and horizontal receiving wires substituted; that messages can be sent from and received on trains travelling at maximum speed, and that the grounded circuit is efficient under those conditions. And these things are practically all that are necessary, the experts say, to insure successful wireless commu- nicat1on with trains all along the way from St. Louis to Chicago and successful operation of wire Hess warning signals ahead of i flying locomotives.
 'Tu the first experiment. the l wire designed to catch the mes sage and transmit 1t to the instru- me 1t in the dra wing room was stretched lengthwise along the roofs of the six cars constituting the train. That day there was nothing seat but signals. The wire caught hem. and those working gained confidence. The next day the wire was stretched inside the cars along the bell rope. Messages sent from St Louis and Chics go found their way into the train and were ! caught by the wire and trans. mitted to the receiving apparatus 1 m the drawing room, which ticked them off to the operator with perfect distinctness. Not lonly was the arrangement of the wire experimental and in the nature Of a mskeshift, but the current W as grounded in the most crude manner, wire being mere | ly passed out through window and attached 10 the track.
 'Provision will be made foi installing the service on a new train which is to be put into com. mission in July. A booth will be arranged in the rear car. the wires will be strung some distance above the tops of the cars and a more perfect ground return will be obtained by probably using a sliding shoe on the rail-"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Fruit Condition.

Bentonville, Feb. 19. Reports from the Benton county fruit fruit growers are to the effect that many Elberta peach buds have been killed, but there are some live ones on the trees on high ground. Apples, cherries and all small fruits are in good shape.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-21
Sold to Trust.

Fort Smith, Feb. l9.-The United States Casket Company of Fort Smith has sold its plant to the coffin trust, and hereafter coffins manufactured by the con- cern will be sold by trust sales men. The stock now on hand is being shipped to the Texarkana factory.