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The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
HAIL STORM SOUTH OF MENA.
Fowls Killed and Some Crops De
 stroyed Tuesday Night.

G. w. Lawrence, mail carrier between this place and Shady, who arrived here last Wednesday at noon, reports terrific hail storm in the vicinity of Eberson City, IA miles south of here, which occurred Tuesday night.
 Mir. Lawrence reports that the hailstones were very large, many of them being the size of hen eggs, aud the damage to growing crops was very great. He stated that many fowls roostiug in trees were killed, that the bark from fence rails and old logs was knocked eff and that turrip patches und pea vines in the fields were literally destroyed. We were unable to learn the width oi the storm, but the damage was great.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
WORK AT THE RESERVOIR.
The Repairs About Finished Before
 Rains Came.

The last of the concrete work was completed in the repair of the water works dam last Thursday, and there are now between six and seven feet of water in the reservoir.
 It will not be filled with water until the cement is given annie tune to become thoroughly set, and solid backing of earth is made on the upper side of the structure.
 The concrete wall was begun B feet below the old structure. and was put in by Lon Golf under the constant supervision of John H. Hamilton, who is said to have got down into the trench and watched every bucketful of material that was used, and now feels that there can be no more leaks around that end of the structure, as does also MT. Pipkin, the other member of the commission who took an active part Tn the work of repair.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
PHONE COMPANY IN
 $3,OOO,OOO SUIT
District Attorney at Hot Springs Sues Two Corporations, Alleging Violation of Anti Trust
 Laws.

Hot Springs, Oct. D. Penal. ties aggregatiug S3,0OO, GOO are asked by District Attorney H. B. Means from the Southern Tele- phone and Telegraph Company and the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company, against whom suits were filed this after noon. They are charged with violating the state antitrust laws.
 Means says he will make a determined fight to dissolve the trust which he claims to exist, and to collect heavy penalties. The complaint recites that prior to May l, 1905, the South western corporation was the only one in the local field, and that shortly afterward the Southern was or- gauized tor the avowed purpose of competition, and that it es- tablished plant here. The state alleges that by means of this pretended competition the new company acquired several thou sand new contracts and shortly afterwards sold out 10 the South western. It IS claimed that 1t was a ruse to defeat the law against pools, combines and trusts. Six hundred offences are alleged.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
TIE STANDARD OL SUIT
Evidence Adduced at New York Showing Trusts Monopoly of
 Lubricating Oil Business.
WORK THROUGH SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Evidence Shows That Not Only Excessive Prices Are Charged But Certain Railroads Were Dlscrimir ated Against--Stsndard Controls 97 Per Cent of the Business.

New York, Oct. 4.--When the hear. ing of the federal suit for the dissolu ton of the Standard Oil company oi New Jersey, was resumed Thursday evidence was adduced which Frank B Kellogg, conducting the governments case, said he believes proves the con. tention of the government that the oil combine, through its subsidiaries, the Galena Signal Oil company and the Waters-Pierce Oil company, have a monopoly of the railroad Iubricating oil business and that 1t not only charges an excessive price but that it discriminates against certain railroads in the prices charged for it's product The Standard manufactures engine valve. car and coach oil and MT. Kel logg said he would show that 1t con trolled 97 per cent of the business.
 c. N. Steinbrenner, auditor of the railway department of the Galena Sig nal Oil company, was the first witness called. He said that the only com panies which he knew which sold lu bricating oils to the railroads were the Galena Signal Oil company and the Waters-Pierce Oil company.
 The Waters-Pierce Oil company. he testified obtains its oil from the Ga lena Signal Oil company, which in turn secures its supply from the Standard Oil company at the same price as it is sold to the railroads The Galena Signal oil company gets no refund.
 MT. Kellogg then read letter from Charles Miller. president of the Galena Signal Oil company, written on Febru ary 23 1905, to D. D. Marony, vice president of the Pittsburg. Shawmut & Northern railroad in which Mir. Mil Ter stated that the Galena Signal Oil company was supplying 97 1-2 per cent of the total railway mileage of the United States. Canada and Mexico with lubricating oil.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
DIAMONDS ARE
 PLENTIFUL
In Pike County, Says General Pearson, Who Came From New York For the Purpose of
 Investigating.

Nashville, Oct. 3.-General Pearson, who came from New York for the purpose of investi- gating the diamond proposition In Pike county, returned to this city after visit to the fields, and talked of the situation.
 "There is no question that dia. monds are therc,n said General Pearson, "and the indications are that tue quantity is practically unlimited. The blue dirt is well distributed, covering much larger area than in South Africa, and the indications are that the gems will be found in large quantities in the river. In fact, that is one of the first places would prospect
 Continuing, General Pearson said: "I was refused permission to go on the Reyburn property, armed guards refusing me permis- sion to make an investigation, and Prof. Schneider, who was sent out by the state to make an official investigation and report, met with the same obstacle. Prof. Schneider was ordered away from the property at the point of a gun. But I have seen as much as is necessary to Con- vince me that Pike county has a genuine diamond field, and I know as much about the propo- sitions as if had seen the Reyburn holdings. Their refusal to per init Prof. Schneider or myself to inspect the property convinces  me that those people have not located the pipes of the crater on their land, so the chances are that the pipes may be anywhere within a radius of six miles of the Reyburn holdings. There is no question that the pipes of the crater are near that vicinity, but the diamonds will be found wher- ever the blue dirt is located
 General Pearson stated that Prof. Schneider was still in that section, and would make a geo. logical map of the surrounding country for the state before leav- ing for Little Rock.
 General Pearson left the city Saturday for Georgia, where he goes 10 inspect a gold proposition and from there he will go to Virginia. where he will look at a copper mine for the capitalists he represents, before returning home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
LIKE srEuNENsERc CASE.
Man Who Arrested Steve Adams Killed by Explosion of Bomb at
 His Front Gate.

Baker City. Ore. Oct. 3.--Harvey K. Brown. ex-sheriff of Baker county, died Tuesday afternoon at the hospital at 3:10 o'clock as the result of the hori- ble wounds he received from the explo- sion of bomb at his front gate as he entered his home at 10:45 o'clock Monday night. Shortly before noon Tuesday MT. Brown recovered con sciousness and his ante-mortem state ment was taken by the district attor- ney It follows:
 T was on my way from up town when I met man In front of a resi- dence which is block from my house and spoke. The man made no reply. This man was about five feet 10 inches tall, his weight was 165 pounds. He wore brown suit and a celluloid col lar and was clean shaven. have been conscious of having been followed for the past three weeks and l have no doubt that those who attempted my life are persons connected with the Western Federation of miners and that I was marked for death on ac. count of my connection with the Steun. enberg and Steve Adams cases"
 The entire town is wrought LID to al most frenzy. Practically no busi. ness is transacted and people gather in public places to discuss the crime from every aspect. The similarity with the Steunnenberg case is alluded to. Brown arrested Steve Adams at Haines when the latter was wanted as witness in the Steunenberg case and he testified at the trial of Adams in Wallace
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE.
Slayer of Contractor Nesbit, of Miami |. T., Confesses to the
 Killing.

vinita, I. T., Oct. As. s. Forge, who was arrested last Sunday at Neck City, Mo, charged with the murder of Fred Nesbit, a well known contractor of Miami, I. T., at his home in that city, on September p, together with Mrs. Nesbit, wife of the murdered man, who is held as an accomplice, were brought here Wednesday and are confined in the federal prison to await a preliminary hearing.
 Forge and Mrs. Nesbit gave out signed statements regarding the kill ing. Forge confessed that he went to the Nesbit home on the night of Sep tember 22 for the purpose of seeing Mrs. Nesbit and that when he knock ed on the door Mir Nesbit. who hap pened to be at hone, answered the call. When he saw me, he said "You -, are the man I want"
 At this remark Nesbit drew his re yolver and fired.
 After the first shot was fired" said Forge, q drew my revolver and re turned the shot when he fired the sec ond shot ran. l did not know that had killed Nesbit until l saw an ac count of the murder in the newspa pers. Mrs. Nesbit and have beer friends since last June.
 Tt was while l was in Galena, Kan. that put on one of Mrs. Nesbit's rings. A week later she came te Neck City Mo-, where I was working and got her ring. Afterwards she sent me word to come to her home in Mi ami. I. T., but she was not expecting me on the night of the killing
 Forge is married man and his wife is now visiting at Bevier, Mo. He is 25 years of age and man of good ap pearance. The only excuse he has tc offer for the shooting of Nesbit which he freely admits, is one of self de fense.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
ENROLMENT OF 73l
 FIRST THREE DAYS
Win Over 1900 Children of School Age in Mena, It Is Expected That 1000 Win Attend Successful Year
 Anticipated.

The Mena public schools, which opened Monday, had an enrollment of 73l pupils and dur. iug the past three days quite a rumber of others have entered. There are 1900 children of school are in the city aud it is estimate q that the attendance will reach 1000 inside of the next few weeks.
 The first three days were de. voted by Superintendent Adams and his assistants in placing pupils in their respective grades.
 In the High school building there are nearly 600 pupils who have been graded and placed under the following teachers:
 Prof. Burns, high school, 4s pupils.
 Miss Clark, 8th grade, 56 pupils.
 Miss Head, 9th and 7th grades, 6l pupils.
 Miss Payne, 5th and 9th grades, 72 pupils.
 Miss Rector, 4th and 5th grades, 6s pupils.
 Miss Gilmore, 4th and 5th grades, 66 pupils.
 Miss High, 2nd and 4th grades, 65 pupils.
 Hiss Adams, high school pri- mary, 124 pupils.
 Fi-st Ward-Miss Pipkin, 3rd and 4th grades, 67 pupils.
 Miss Averett, 2nd grade, 55 pupils.
 Miss Durham, primary, 50 pu- pils.
 There were 125 pupils in the primary room on opening day aud as this mum Der is too large for one teacher to handle success fully, the pupils have been divid- ed and those studying the first reader will be taught in the fore noon and those in the primary class in the afternoon.
 The principal IS having copy of the register for each individual showing the number of times tardy aud absent. These cards will be sent home each Friday for the information of the parents and are to be returned to the teacher the following Monday. The principal hopes by this method to secure the cooperation of parents in keeping the children off the streets and in the school room.
 The school is now in first class running order and the indications are this will be one of the most successful years of its existence.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
DO YOU WANT GOOD PROPERTY

One-half blk, 150x244; store l6x24 on half, 4-room dwelling with porch on other, both new, we'll finished inside and and out; well, barn and all necessary out buildings. Adjoining at back full block ground, also corner lot. All free of rock and first-c,ass land. well fenced with kokomo stock wire; 8 blks from depot. This is something good. Will sell all or part. Apply to Mrs F. H. Miller at Miller's store on Dallas avenue or J. l.. Horner.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
COTTON MANUFACTURERS MEET
National Association In Session a, Washlngton-Secretary Wilson
 Opens the Convention.

Washington, Oct 1.-The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers convened here Thursday in semi-an nual session for two days meeting About 200 delegates representing near ly every section of this country and over 100 cotton merchants from Eng land, Germany, Italy. France, Portugal and Belgium were in attendance. The convention here is preparatory to the International conference of Cotton Growers, Spinners and Manufacturers at Atlanta, Ga, Oct. ' to 9. Secre- tary of Agriculture Wilson opened the convention with an address in which he said
 "The problem presented to our cot ton growers is not so much the cost of labor as the intelligence with which the crop Is grown. In growing rice along the gulf coast of the southern states it was found that one American could produce as much rice in year as 400 Orientals, so that our cotton producers do not have to fear lower wages in any part of the world"
 MT. Wilson said that his department had been helping the cotton producers in every way within its power. In overcoming diseases affecting and in sects which ravage the cotton plants and also by developing superior varie. ties through breeding.
 By better farming" said the secre- tary, i've can double our production of cotton on the acreage under tillage. The possibilities of cotton production in this country are practically limit less"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
A FINE RAIN FOR MENA.
Some Damage Done to Phones and
 Lights by EleCtricty.

Mena was visited by rain Thursday night, not shower but one of those old-fashioned tra sh- movers that you have heard your grandfather speak aoout.
 The rain, which began to fall about 7:30 lasted nearly all night and continued most all day. The rain was a blessing, coming as it did after long dry spell, and the gutters and streets were cleaned of all rubbish and trash and the dust settled-for a few days at least.
 The rain was accompanied by an electrical display the lightning playing hide and seek over the telephone and electric light wires and as a result a number of tele- phones aud lights were put out of commission.
 While the rain in this imme- diate vicinity was quite heavy, 1t was not general, reports being received Friday morning from De Queen and Texarkana stating that no rain fell at those places that night. A report was also received from Granriss stating that place was visited by rain and hail that night, but the storm was not severe and little damage was done by the hail,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
Sl,l2l FOUND ON SUPPOSED PAUPER
Mrs. Mary Shoals, Who Was Support ed by Prevalent Association for Months, Taken lii and Money
 Found in Belt.

Camden, Oct. 2.-After repre- senting herself to be destitute, without home and friends, Mrs. Mary Shoals, middle aged white womah, accepted assistance and was under tue care of the Prevalent Relief Association of Camden, Ark, for nearly year, notwithstanding the fact that she possessed small fortune in a leather belt, secured around her waist. The money was discovered yesterday when physician was sent to attend the woman, she having suffered from a paralytic stroke, The finding of the money caused no little sensation.
 Some years ago Mrs. Shoals left Camden, after her husbands death. She went to South Caro- lima, but before her departure Attorney Tom Gaughan disposed of her husbands estate and real ized S3,000 in money for the un- fortunate woman. He turned the money over to her on the day of her departure and no more was heard of her until several months ago, when she returned to Cam den.
 Her appearance caused general comment because of her apparent ly destitute condition. She was poorly clad and said that she was in feeble health. She applied to merchants for assistance and was cared for by the ladies of the Prevalent Relief Association. They gave her SIP per month to live on, besides furnishing her with place to sleep. She was dissatisfied with every place given her and the good ladies moved her about from one place to the other until they became thor oughly disgusted with her inde- pendence. They continued, how ever, to support her.
 Yesterday morxing, Attorney Tom Gaughn was notified that the woman was in a dying con dition at her room on the out skirts of Camden. He investi- gated tue case and found her critically i'll, suffering from paralysis. He summoned phy- sician and because of her condi- tion in life the physician rendered his services free. While the doctor was examining the woman he found belt around her waist. It was removed and securely wrapped in the belt was Sl, l2l.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
A Clinton, Mo.. Man MlssIna.

Clinton. Mo, Oct. 4.-F. A. Sherpy, retired business man, left his home here Sunday night. He had threaten ed suicide and his family fear that he has carried out his threat by drowning himself in the Grand river. A reward of $l00 has been offered by his family for his recovery, dead or alive, and many searching parties are looking for him.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
Sues Burlington for Damages.

Omaha, Oct. 1.-The Riddle Grain company has filed damage suit in the federal district court against the Bur lington railroad charging that the road had wilfully and purposely neglected and retarded shipments of grain to and from the plaintiff. The Riddle company further alleges that the Bur. lington refused to furnish grain cars promptly
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Tor case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hails Catarrh Cure. F. !. CHI HEN EYHcO., Toledo .. Cheney for the last l5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transact ions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O' Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the syitem. Testimonials sent ffee. Price Toe per sold all Druggists.
 Take Halps Family Pills for constipation.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

The key to health IS In the kidneys and liver. Keep these oroans active and you have health, strength, and cheerful spirits. Prickly Ash Bitters IS a stimulant for the kindeys, regu- lates the liver, stomach and bow els. A golden household remedy. W. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
2 FRUIT FARM SNAPS.

50a fruit farm, l5a in apple ,each and pear trees 7 years old; beautiful location, about l7OO feet elevation and protected by h,eh mountain ou north; A mile af Mena on good road; ideal for home. A bargain if sold soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

Strengthen the tired kidneys and purify the liver and bowels with few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters. It IS an admirable kid ney tonic. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

It is time to begin to figure on
 your Heating Stoves. Be sure and see stock and prices at Wat kins Bros big store on Picker mo avenue. 175dwtf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

Cleanse the liver and bowels, and regulate the system by using Prickly Ash Bitters. It creates and sustains energy. w. c. Van diver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10
S.S.S.A A TREz4METT f1Fia1s a1rE

condition In which these strong minerals the would make the the vile disorder; they only the symptoms for awhile mask the disease in left of the hideou potash the delicate lining ths stomach and bowels produce chronic dyspepsia drying the gastric the
 
 they quantities affected while the  will trHe a destructive disorder When the blood infected with it's the mouth and throat ucera hair and 
 the flesh and break out the body the diseased head anidoe Blood Poisonhe
 
 
 vegetable  the the body perfect lingering while cradcaing the circulation Special homo this disease medical advice desired furnished all who write r CA
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

Watkins Bros. have just re- ceived a carload of field aud farm fence. See them for prices be- fore buying. l1odwtf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

12Oa, sOa in apples; 5 miles ot Mena; all smooth land ana o1e's at bargain price for quick sale
 Iztw7 l. l.. Horner. Mena. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

For Sale Right-A 20-horse Stationary Engine. T. 5. Proc, tor. Phone 5zl. Dallas road uear Phillips store. Nl75 otw4
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

See those shotguns for $3.50 at the Meua Sporting Goods Com pany. They are good ones. 16Od&wt
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

For SaIe-2 houses. See : Picchi, at Mena Cigar factory. 77d&w tT
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

See that High Closet Steel Range at G. w. Petty's at S2z. 9O. Sl d&wtt
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

The Cash Store has Heating Stoves at from $1.50 to $25. l79 6
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-10

 10 write. TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC co ATLANTA CA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-10

counsellor and first-class jury law
yer. He was universally respected for
the strict integrity and high hohos
which governed his professional as Wen
as his private life. During the years
Of his residence here Mr.. Huff took
prominent part in all the local enter
prises which have had to do with the
well being Of his home city. He was
president of the Eldora and Steamboat
Rock Coal Company, which induced we
railroad (now the Iowa CentraD to run
from Ackley to Eldora.
He was married in May, 1861, at
Arlington. H.. to Elizabeth B. Dessa,
who was called to her reward last fall.
He is survived by three sons, EdWi1'
j.. in the real estate business in SAT-
Lake City; Thomas, of the law firm
of Huff & Cook, Chicago; Herbert A.,
who was associated in business with ms
father and by two daughters, Mrs. Cora
Narum, and Miss Lulu, both OF thts