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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
A GROcERs' PREDlcAMENT.
Wore Barrel When lie Didn't Need it
 and Had Trouble Getting Out.

Mart Leadaman, the jovial member of the grocery frm of Board Bros. & Co.,, undertook to wash the plate glass windows in the front oi the store in the Davis block this afternoon, and the neighboring merchants and those who chanced to be passing at the time are laug hing yet at the result of his undertaking.
 When starting to the work Mart looked around for something to use in elevating himsel; sufi- ciently to allow the performance of the task and the best thing he saw was a pickle barrel from which all the pickles had been sold.
 It still contained a considerable amount of brine but the only diff ference this made was that in- stead of turning 1t over and standing on the bottom he left the open end up and placed board across it on which he stood. He was making the "dirt fly" all right and everything was lovely until the board broke, then Mart was in the barrel and his feet in the brine.
 This was an embarrassing posi- tion for a wide-a wake, hustling groceryman and he made haste in his attempt to change coudi- tions, while his friends stood back and roared with laughter. A few "pesky' nails arosnd tue edge which offered no resistenCe to his entrance, put iu some very pointed objections to his exit until in his frantic effort the bar rel, brine and Mart rolled over on the walk. A lady passing mar velously escaped a briny bath and friends came to the fallen mans rescue.
 Mart says, "Beware of bar reis."
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
HELP WANTED.
No Energy. No Will Power. Nc Ambition. Losing Confidence in Self and the Confidence of
 Friends or Employers.
A State of Health That Needs Prompt Treatment to Ward OH
 Serious Disease.

Do you notice a large reduction in your vital energy3 Are you losing hold on your place in the social worldr Is your strength gone, constitution weak, appetite poor, digestion deranged. bow els costive, with uneasiuess and syinp- toms of Arrangement ill the region of the kidneys? Such condition is the preliminary to Bright's Disease or some other serious kidney trouble. If this describes the state of your body, we urge upon you prompt action before your health is entirely beyond recovery. Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need; it has a four-fold restorative effect. It stimulates the torpid liver, restores health in the stomach, strengthens and cures the kidneys, and through its peculiar yet agreeable laxative char acter it clinches the good work by thor oughly cleansing the bowels. It is q certain remedy for kidney and livei diseases.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having
 inc genuine Prickiy Ash Bitters with the
 large figure in red on the front label.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
.Ch IN
 POWDER CAN
Man Starts to Light lis Pipe Near an Open Can of Gun Powder and Eight
 Men are Injured, Two Fatally.

Clinton, Dec. 25. A can of powder exploded in the general store of William Lindsay & Son here this morning, wounding e,oht men, two of them probably fatally. The fatally injured: William Lindsay. I. H. Massey. The seriously injured: John Perkins. George Kirt. 1 Harley Hall. Ernest Hall. Walter Morgan.
 James Riggs.
 All the men are burned about inc face, breast and hands.
 The explosion occurred while William Lindsay, proprietor of the store, was weig hing some of the powder for a customer. ]. H, M lssay, who was standing near, struck match. and 1t is believed the head of the match flew into the powder, causing the explosion. All eight of the men were standing in the store near the can of powder.
 The explosion wrecked the building. Fire followed, but was extinguished by citizens, who hurriedly formed a bucket brigade.
 Tine loss to the building is complete, the walls and roof be- ing entirely shattered. The loss 10 stock will reach approximately S1, 800. The total loss is esti- mated at 5000.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
CHRISTMAS PARDONS.
Governor Davis Gives Liberty to Thirty.
 Four Criminals.

Little Rock, Dec. 26.-Gover- nor Davis granted thirty-nine Christmas psrdons. Thirty-four of the pardons were to men in the penitentiary, while five were for persons fined in circuit court. Charles Jacobson, private secre- tary to Governor Davis, took twentvseven of the pardous to the walls of the old penitenti- ary yesterday afternoon and pre- sented them to the men in person on behalf of the governor. He returned to the state house with the names of seven more, who had been recommended for par don, and during the afternoon Governor Davis issued pardons to these seven, after considering the evidence presented asking for the pardons.
 Besides the thirty-four pardons granted to convlcts, five pardons were sent by mail as Christmas presents to five men who have been convicted and fined in the circuit courts.
 The pardon list this year in- clpdes five murderers, two con- victed of manslaughter, seven tor rnree TOT laise pretenses, two for forgery and one each for assault, accessary, embezzlement, carnal abuse, keeping dram shop, arson and burglary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
IN THEIR NEW BUILDING.
]. B. Litlejohu & Co. Moved Last
 Night to Brick Quarters.

The Littlei john brick on De Queen street has been compieted' lights, fixtures, etc., having been placed therein several days but not until last night did the com pany move their goods and today they are comfortably located and doing business in their new qaar- ters.
 The main room of the building is ssx24 feet and the fixtures are of the most modern design, all being finished in antique oak' making the interior of the buiid' inc one of the best appearing ana most up-to date grocery houses m the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
TABOR IN TExARKANA.
To Be Given Preliminary Hearing Next
 Wednesday.

Texarkaua, Dec. 26.-P. E. Tabor, who was brought here last night by Sheriff Rochelle from San Antonio, and who is charged with complici.y in the robbery of the Cotton Belt ex- press car near Redwater on De- cember I, was arrainged before Justice Williams this morning, but owing to tbe absence of cer- tain witnesses it was agreed to defer the preliminary hearing un- til Wednesday, January 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
GIRL KILLS HERSELF
Tied Towel Over Mouth and Shoots
 Herself Through the Heart

Elmwood, Dec. 26.-Miss Mat. tie Barker, young lady r years of age, daughter of Cal Barker. former sheriff of Newton county. shot herself at an early hour in che morning at her home near Elmwood few days ago.
 Miss Baker and a little brother went to the lot to milk the cows. MT. Baker was in the field at- tending to his work. When the milking was over Mrs. Baker told her daughter to take the milk to the house and that she and the little boy would feed the stock. A few minutes later the boy went to the house and found his sister dead and reported the fact to his mother. The young lady had tied a flour sack over her mouth and then laid down on the floor and shot herself through tae heart, the ball gong through the body and through the floor beneath. No cause is assigned for the shooting, as Miss Barker was of a pleasant disposition, light hearted and apparently iu the best of spirits up to the time she killed herself.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Mir. and Mrs. Rheuben Harri- sou entertained number of friends at their home on south Mena street last evening. Va rious games, excellent music and choice refreshments were enJoyed by those present. The most inn portant feature of the entertain ment was that "Bill" Alexander was awarded the thimble.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Blaze at Gillham.

Saturday night fire originated in the store of Smith & Allen at Gillham and was extiugulshed just in time to save the building. The blaze originated from some fireworks. The loss was fully covered by insurance and has been adjusted oy ]. H. Jackson x Co., of De Queen, in whose agency the insurance was written, -De Queen Bee,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
HUNG HIMSELF WITH TRACE CHAIN
Body of Farmer Found Hanging to a Tree
 By Hunter.

Dl
 Hot Springs, Dec. 27.-Yester- day morulug a man hunting in the vicinity of Hawes postoffice, about ten miles west of this city, accideutly discovered the body of Thomas Willlngham, a young farmer, hanging to the limb of a small tree. Willingham had committed suicide by hanging himself, using a small trace cham instead of rope.
 Willingham was 30 years oi of age, and was single. He Was we'll known both in this city and in the vicinity of Hawes post office. His associates generally regarded him as a man of a veal mind. No word was left by hin to explain the cause Of his rasf act.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Three Children cremated.

Weston, W. Va. Dec. 2S. = Three children of Stanley Singleton, aged 13, Il and eight years respectively, were cremated in 9 fire at Heater Station. a village near this city Thursday night. After the Singleton family had re- tired natural gas escaping from de- fective valve accumulated and caused an explosion. The father and mother and the two elder children occupied one room.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Brick Plant For Sale.

Tae Huston brick plant located west of Mena, first class machin- cry and all complete, is for sale at a price which will make a splendid investment. See or ad- dress Dr. c. G. Huston, Loch- ridge block, Mena. 253 dw If
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Fish Fresh and Cooked.

I keep hot cooked fish, or on ice, also hot coffee and sau sage served day or night and l want your custom, guaranteeing satisfaction. Union Restaurant, south of railroad.
 Mrs. H. l.. Cummings. 240d 50wlmo
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Little Miss Bealey Mount, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Pink Mount, entertained a few of her young friends at her parents home on the south side last night. Some excellent instrumental mu- sic, together with many games, made the occasion quite enjoyable for the little folks.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Notice.

On December 31 1 will be at court house prepared to issue saloon licenses for the year 1907. There will be no court held on Jsuuary 1, 1907.
 Wright Prickett, 25O 3w1t County Judge.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Gene DAvis, who moved to Oklahoma several months ago. has returned to Meua to make his home,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
Three Pleasant Parties on the South
 Side Last Night.

An enjoyable time was had by quite crowd of young folk at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Alvin Hughes, on the south side last evening. Instrumental music, together with popular games and social chat was the program for the evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Jim Davis writes fire, plate glass, tornado, life and accident insurance, 253-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

See that fine California honey at the Farmers Store, 240tf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Accept no substitute. Insist on having the genuine Prickiy Ash Bitters with the iarge figure in red on the front label.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
GREATER ENSLEY
 BOOM LAUNCHED One Man Killed on Birming-
 ham Southern HUGE CASTING IS MADE Big Bell Weighing 10000 Pounds Cast at Ensley Is Probably the Largest
 Ever Undertaken In
 the South.
HUGE CASTING IS MADE

Ensley, June 1.-(Special )-Since the proposition of including Ensley In Great CT Birmingham" has met with such de- cided opposition. the people of Ensley have begun to bestir themselves and ask each other the question, Why Not Greater Ensley?" The plan is feasible and the more the matter Is discussed the greater favor it seems to meet with, not only with the citizens of Ensley, but with many of the people living in the territory proposed to be included In |. the corporate limits if extended.
 It Is proposed that the present eorpor- ate limits of the city of Ensley be al- tered and rearranged so as to include all that territory lying between the cor poration line, which stops just short of Helena station, and Osceola station, on the South Ensley car line; running the line over the hill so as to include Shady Side, which is one of the most beautiful residence sections of the city and now just outside the limits.
 In this area 1t Is estimated that there are living at present between two and three thousand people with population and residences increasing more rapidly, probably, than in any other territory ad- jacent to the city. The advantages to be gained in being made a part of Ensley are numerous. "The benefit to be de- rived said Dr. T. J. Springfield, prom inent physician. in speaking of the mat ter today, from the new school to be erected in the near future in the Fifth ward, is more than enough to compen- sate the property owners in that territory for the extra taxes they would have to contribute to the city government The site chosen for the school building is convenient to nearly every family in the proposed extension, and the schools are free to every child in the city. There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
GIANT GOLD DIGGING ANTS.
Source of a Story Herodotus Told
 Found on Plains of Tibet.

From the London Stray Stories.
 One by one the so-called Tables" or the ancients are proving to be not so very fabulous after all.
 Every one knows how Stanley dis covered the dwarfs with which Herod- otus peopled the Kongo foest. And now comes news from Tibet which sheds an entirely new light on still more puzzling statement of the same writer
 Herodotus asserted that in the ex- treme northwest of India there existed race of giant ants whose mission in life it was to burrow for gold. The ants. moreover, were said to have trained immense mastiffs, as big as bears, to guard them while at their work and to protect their hoards of precious metal from the predatory at tacks of nomad robbers.
 Zugmayer, the Austrian explorer, who recently returned to the compara- tive civilization of Leh after a march of many months across the great cen tral plateau shows us exactly how the story originated.
 One day the expedition in traversing supposedly uninhabited country near ly 10000 feet above sea level came across a band of nomad Tibetan gold miners. They wore black blankets. frozen solid like coats of mail, and car ried in each hand an antelope horn, with which they scratched the frozen soil.
 Moreover, they worked upon all fours, so that at little distance each miner was to all appearance a huge horned ant grubbing up the auriferous soil.
 As for dogs, they were there In plenty-huge shaggy brutes of incredi- ble ferocity.
 Gold, too, was there in plenty. But Dr. Zugmayer does not consider that there is any likelihood of rush" set. ting in to the district.
 A country whose mean elevation Is far above the summit ct Mont Blanc and the climate of which Is so severe, even in summer, that water has to be carried in sacks, frozen solid in chunks, Is pretty certain to daunt the ardor of even the most adventurous of treasure seekers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
History of Ensley Appears

"The Industrial History of Ensley," complied by Crawford A. Perkins for the Ensley Commercial club, and printed by the Advance Publishing company, made it's appearance this afternon. It Is a neat lv arranged and well written pamphlet of sixty pages, setting forth the past, pres ent and future" of the city of Ensley, and containing pictures of the various indus tries, the blast furnaces as they were when first built and as they appear now during the period of reconstruction; the steel mill and the construction work now going on in enlarging it, scene on Sev- enteenth and Avenue E in the spring of 1900. the new bank building which will probably be erected during the coming summer, former Mayor N, w. scott Mayor D. F. Sugg and Postmaster J. w. Clayton, and several beautiful residences.
 The booklet gives the life of Col. Enoch Ensley. especially with reference to ms founding of the city, and his transactions in Jefferson county; recites the manner in which he became interested in Alabama mineral lands, and how he and associates developed them, the fruit of their business sagacity and foresight being the magnih- cent city of Ensley as 1t stands today.
 Much work time and patience were re- qured for gathering. arranging and writ ing the material contained in this little handbook of Ensley,' and MT Perkins is to be commended for his enterprise Tn compiling it. Several thousand copies VII be distributed throughout the United States, many of them being placed with the exhibit of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Jamestown, and a vast amount of good will no doubt re- suit from the advertisement of the city' Copies of the work can be had from the author at 9 cents each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Huae Steel Casting Made.

What is probably the largest steel cast ing ever made in the south was that cast in the foundry of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company last week, when the huge bell for No. furnace was taken from the moulds. This large piece of steel weighs 10000 pounds and is twelve fet in diameter at its outer edge.
 It was thought by the higher officials of the Tennessee company that the cast ing could not be made at the Ensley plant and that they would have to go to Plttsburg to get the work done. but Superintendent Palmer and Assistant Su- perintendent Owen of the foundry depart ment asked that they be allowed to try the job, the result being as pretty a piece of work as could be turned out anywhere. The bell has already been placed in position on No. furnace, which has been remodeled and enlarged, and will probably be put in blast next Tues day. The reconstruction of No. 1 fur mace will be begun immediately and rushed to completion as fast as possible. Nos. 4 5 and have already been re- modelled and enlarged and Nos. l, ? and will, in turn, be treated likewise. When the work of reconstruction is finished the furnace plant of the Tennessee com pany will be the most up to date, best equipped and most complete plant In the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Charued Up to Him.

From the Chicago News.
 The proprietor of the celebrated noun tain inn was showing the new guest the beautiful surroundings.
 "Ah, these cliffsl" said the proprietor, rapturously. "In an electrical storm they are awe-aspiring. The next time storm rises see that you are standing on the porch of the inn. Why, sir, the air Is always heavily charged"
 "I don't doubt it," laughed the new guest, wdnking at another late arrival ''and if I don't happen to be standing on the porch I can feel assured that 1t will be heavily charged anyway-on my bill. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
Quietly Surprise Friends.


 MT. Thomas B. Fawcett, popular en- gineer on the Birmingham Southern rail- road, and Miss Sallie Cawthan surprised their friends and relatives this afternoon by quietly getting married. Nobody knew of their intentions till after the ceremony was performed. MT. Fawcett has been in Ensley for a number of years and is well and favorably known. Miss Cawthan is a popular young lady who lives with her parents on Avenue c and Twenty-third street
 The Rev. J. l. Williams of Attalla was In the city today MT. Williams was for merly pastor Of the Methodist church Tn this city.
 MT. J. IT. Stewart went to Adger today on business.
 Miss Esther Lynn has returned from B1oeton, where she has been teaching school.
 Bemay Reeves has returned from Au- burn, where he has been attending the Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 Rev. J. W. Orr has returned to the city after an absence of several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
CARLISLE AND SAM RANDALL.
Personality of Two Great Democrats of
 Opposing Tariff Views.

Ida NJ Tarbell in American Magazine.
 Sam Randall was an ignorant man, whose only real school had been the questionable one of Philadelphia ward politics, and in this his own father had been his master. It was not alone his parliamentary skill which won him followers. His presence counted for much. Randall was one of the hand somest men of his day-with face ohiseled like an old Romans and lit by a pair of large dark eyes of amaz- ing fire and softness. Speak of Sam Randall today to one of his old, col leagues and it will not be long before he will tell you with softened voice of those wonderful eyes," "that classic face" Randall's force and charm were such that they overcame his lack of studious habits, of reflection and of broad views
 But Randall was dealing with big ger force and bigger man in 1883 than he realized. John c. Carlisle, his opponent, was probably the nearest approach to a statesman then in the United States Congress. He had come to his place through means which it is doubtful Randall could appreciate. Born on Kentucky farm, he spent the days of his early youth at farm work, the nights over books. He had become school teacher, and in his leisure had read law. Admitted to the bar, he had continued to study until he was called the ablest lawyer in the state. Admit ted to the state legislature, he had be- come a leader of his party through force of his knowledge and his intel lectual vigor. Carlisle had first en- tered the House in 1878, sixteen years after Randall, and he immediately made deep impression on the country by his thorough mastery of subjects,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
ZEN SLEY D EP A R T w E1 N T ==

to MT. Hugh Jefferson Cummings, Wednesday evening, June F. 1907, at o'clock, sos Third street, Pratt City. The honor of your presence is requested"
 The above invitation has been recelVed by the Ensley friends of the contracting parties, who are very popular among wide circle of acquaintanees. Miss Law son, though a resident of Pratt city has long been popular in Bnsley society. MT. Cummings has been resident of Bnsley for several years, and is one of the most popular young business men of the city. He was assistant cashier of the old First National bank, and when that institution was absorbed by the Bank of Ensley was given a responsible position with the latter institution, with which he IS at present connected MT. Cummings is re- ceiving the congratulations of numerous friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
One Man Killed In Wreck.

One of the most serious accidents which has occurred for some time was that on the Birmingham Southern railroad at an early hour this morning. An engine going to Number Two mine collided with empty coal cars which for some reason had been left on the main line, the result being one man killed, four of the engine crew in- jured, and both coal cars and engine con- sderably damaged The man killed was a brakeman who had secured employ ment with the railroad company only yesterday His name was Ellis. His home, however, is unknown, though 1t is believed to be in Pittsburg. The body Is in charge of Sam Foley, undertaken.
 The injured were Conductor Lum Cald- well, who had his jaw badly lacerated and was otherwise badly bruised; Engineer Hogan, Brakeman McBride, and the ne- gro fireman, who are all more or less badly bruised and jared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
The Monograph as a Witness,

From the London Chronicle.
 The phonograph as a witness in the law courts was bound to come sooner or later, and 1t did so the other day in Brussels. A lawyer of that city had been continually annoyed by the noises of hammering, etc, at an iron foundry in his near neighborhood Finding that complaints were unavailing. he brought the matter into court. But before doing so he placed a photograph in his library for one whole day. When the case came before the fourth chamber he produced the phonograph and set going the spe- cially prepared cylinder. An uproar and din as from the forge of Vulcan was the result, and the ingenious lawyer won his case hands down."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

sS5o to ss0O-About 50 nice lots near the Tuxedo car line and South Ensley crossingi easy payments.
 We have lots at Central Park, Seott's Addition, Fairview, Helena Heights, in fact, we can fix you up with vacant lots almost any place you desire to locate for cash or credit. We keep two good teams to show our holdings. We have men in Pratt City and Vivian. If you want to buy or sell anything in those towns, let us have the business. All we want is one trial from you, after that we know we have got you for good.