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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
GETS zl YEARS FOR MURDER.
Freeman Martin Pleads Guilty to Wife
 Murder at Warren.

Warren, Jan. Is. Circuit court reconvened here this morning and Freeman Martin, who is un- der indictment on a charge of murder, was brought before the court. Upon the advice of coan- sel, he pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to twenty-one years in the peuitentiary. The crime to which Martin pleaded guilty was committed in April. 1900. He and his wife had separated and on the night the crime was com mitted he went to her house and demanded and interview with her. She refused to sec him and he forced an entrance into the house and, it was alleged, shot her as she lay in bed. He made his escape but a few weeks ago and was arrested in Louisiana. brought back 10 this county for trial.
 The grand jury closed its de. Alterations this evening and cir cult court was adjourned to the next August term,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Peaches Bloomed in January.

General k. G. Shaver reports that one season in this state, which he remembers well, the peach trees and other early fruit bloomed out in January, about the 20th and were not killed, the crop being the largest ever known. He also stated that about every twenty years this state had a warm winter with nc free zlng weather to iujure fruits. etc. It begins to look as though this was one Of that kind of win ters,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
D. B. JOPLIN HURT.
Fell From a Platform, Receiving Broken
 Rib and Painful Bruises.

Sheriff D. B. Joplin was seriously hurt last evening as a result from falling off the plat form back of the Watkins Bros. new hardware store.
 Mir. Joplin, who is an employee of the Cash Store now, had gone down 10 the Watkins house after piece of hardware and with one of the clerks had started around the back platform to the old building to get lantern. It was very dark behind the building and NIT. Joplin had been cautioned to be very careful.
 After the lantern had been pro cured MT. Joplin started to turn around and iu doing so he stepped off the walk backward, falling a distance of about five feet onto the ends of some gas pipes, receiv- ing a broken rib on the right side and badly bruised leg.
 He was at once moved to his res deuce where medical aid was summoned, and today he is rest ing quite easy, although it will probably be several days before he will be able to resume work
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
SENATOR ADAMS
 PLACE FILLED
Gov. Davis Appoints Col. Lambert and Senate Appoints Committee To h. yestigate His Right-H. L.
 Noiwood Appointed Trus-
 tee of State Uniyer-

Little Rock, Jan. i7.-The ex pulsion of Senator Reuben K. Adams by unanimous vote ir the senate was followed by the appointment of Colonel William Lambert of Hot Springs county to fill the vacancy and represent the Ninth district in the upper legislative body. The appoint ment was made bv Governor Davis short time after he had received notification from the senate of the Grant county mem- Der.
 Colonel Lambert, bearing his credentials of appointment with the ink hardly dry, presented himself at the afternoon session of the senate. He has previously subscribed to the oath uf office.
 After an hours deliberation as to what should be done in the matter the senate voted for a motion providing for q committee of three to make an investigation as to the right Of the governor to aiil the vacancy by appointment.
 In the meantime Colonel Lam bert will be recognized as sena- tor and his name will be called on the roll. He was assigned the desk made vacant through the expulsion of Aiams. President Moore ruled that under the cir cumstances the senate had no option other than 10 consider the new appointee a prima fucie member of the body.
 In joint session the assembly declared the state officers elected and Amendment No. adopted. The amendment provides for voting an additional mill tax for school purposes.
 Governor Davis today an- uounced the following changes of the trustees of the state uniyer. sity:
 c. c. Hamby to succeed Dugal Nc Millen. Msrcellus l.. Davis to succeed Henry otroup, H. l.. Nor wood 10 succeed w. H Laukfork.
 The committee report that Governor Davis will read his final message at 10 o'clock tomorrow. Governor Little will be iuaugu- rated in the house at 2 o'clock to- morrow.
 Tom w. Campbell Of Randolph, formerly d member of the house and chief clerk of the house last session, announces he will be a candidate for congress to succeed $. Brundidge of the Second Dis trict, next term.
 It is understood Brundidge will not offer hlmself for re- election.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
TIA TR PLAY.
The American People Their
 This, That Hay National

a
  p treamesF afforded IuskzrH cious atAc Buffalo, Medin a hen pey uted natural reaction has followed and fully resot1 again. of in published
  Tn
 
   .5s great nEy and done him While he and sSnr oplan alcohol and lIG and t6ropsI hA aa9e trusting that heby e finally accored adequae which he nade ehoods pubshed
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Seeds! seeasll Seeds II

We now have on hands plenty of seeds ot all kinds, just arrived a car of Minnsota seed potatoes, consisting of Triumbhs, Bur banks, Rose, aud Peerless, also 2000 bushels of Rad Texas kusi Proof Oats. We are prepared to furnish you Sorghum. Millet and Kaflir Corn seed. all kinds ot field seeds, and garden seeds in bulk or in packages, We are head quarters for quality and prices.
 w26t Peoples Grocery Co.
 Al Roaches Warehouse
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
BONDSMEN
 HELD LIABLE
Judgment For $50, 795. Sc Obtained Against Men on Sheriff Strong's Bond in
 Chicot County.

Little Rock, January 15. A decision rendered yesterday in the Chicot county gives judge. ment against the bondsmeu of M C. Strong, sheriff and collector of that county, for $50, 0,795.S6, an amount which the sheriff is al- legged to be short in his accounts In addition to the judgment against the bondsmen, there are 40 indictments, charging mal- feasance in office, pending against Sheriff Strong, his father, Frank Strong, who was his predecessor in office, w. G. Street, former county judge, Abner Gaines, the county treasurer, and the latter's deputy, P. M. Gaiues. The in- dictnent against Abner Gaines will be nolle pressed, 1t is said, as he has shown that he left the conduct of affairs entirely in the hands of his brother, while in office.
 The decision returned yester- day IS regarded as a victory for an organization of citizens of Chicot county known as the Tax. payers League, in a fight which k has been waging against the indicted officials for several The conclusion of the struggle will come at the March term of the Chicot circuit court, when the indictments against the officials and proceedings against the bondsmeu of Abner and F. M. Gaines will come up. There will also be an attempt made at this term, it is said, by the bondsmen of M. c. Strong to es- cape payment of the amount that they have been assessed. The grounds alleged in the bill of the bondsmeu, it is sad, will be that the bulk of the alleged shortage occurred during the term of Frank Stro 1g, the present in- cum bent's predecessor or.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
A SUCCESSFUL BUILDER.
Thirty Thousand Dollars Worth Erected
 by w. N. Palmer Last Year.

tnU1HoH0 DOtato " VI tH e@s ~~s~> >f
 by w. M. Palmer Last Year.
 The completion of the Hagan and York building on De Queen street recently by Contractor w, M. Palmer marks the closing of a successful year making nearly $50, 900 worth of buildings erected by him during the year 1900 Among these in addition 10 the above named are the J. w. Gard ner brick, the Legate Bros livery barn, the Mena Mercantile O.. $ store, all on De Queen street, and cottage for MT. Gardner in the eastern portion of the town.
 The second floor of the flag an brick comprises an elegant hall 24x9l with double floor and solid brick walls and having niue win dows for light and ventilation, an ante-room and three office rooms, these at front.
 The second floor of the York building is divided into eight office rooms. ali nicely arranged and lighted. some with skyhg hts
 MT. Palmer is now giving his entire attention to the new Sl2,- 900 NJ. F. Church, South, church building,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
THE RACKET STORE
 IN ITS NEW QUARTERS

have bought out the entire stock of Notions, Queens ware etc. of the Five and Ten Cent Store at big ds count and have moved my racket store into the building occupied by it. now in better position to serve my customers than before. My Queensware, Granite now loaded down with most everything you need in these goods in fact now have the most complete and up-to- date Racket Store ever kept in Mena. When in need o Racket Store and get it. Thanking you for past patron age and hoping oerve you future remain your friend
 YOUNG MCKINNEY.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

cOnCalplng -hlm and his business.
 There are hundreds of thousands of people all over this blessed country of ours who have been cured of obstinate, chronic diseases through the use of Dr. Pierces Medicines and it is only natural that such people should rise up and speak their sentiments pretty freely when Dr. Pierce and his medicines are so unjustly attacked.
 These grateful patients of Dr. Pierce are to be found in almost every hamlet and country village. and in the farm- houses and mechanics cottages in every nook and corner of this great country. Common gratitude prompts such people to stand up and defend Dr. Pierce and his medicines against unjust and ma licious attacks.
 Dr. Pierce's Medicines have been on sale in drug stores all over this country and in many foreign lands for more than forty years and yet their sale continues to grow in substantial and most grati- they were not remedies of more than ordinary merit.
 WHAT DO THEY cURE7
 Dr. Plerce's Favorite Prescription is not advertised as a vCure All but admirably fulfills a singlenesS Of purpose, being a superior and most positive remedy for one class of diseases only-those easily recog- nized weaknesses, Arrangements, irregn larities and painful disorders peculiar to women. It is powerful, yet gently act Ing, invigorating, tonic and strengthening nervine For weak, worn-out, over work cd women-no matter what has caused the break down, whether it be from too frequent bearing of children or from much worry, care, or over exertion of any kind. eFavorite Prescription will be found most efficient in building up the strength, regulating all the womanly functions, baniShing pain and bringing about reg ular and healthy, vigorous condition of the whole female system. Thus it cor rects prolapsus, or falling of womb retro version, anteversion and other displacc- ments of the female pelvic organs, due to weakness or over exertion. lifting or fa- tiguing oyer-work. In short, it makes weak women strong and sick women well.
 As to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis covery it has very large range of appli- cation, yet 1t is by no means recommended as a 'Cure-All.n It possesses marvellous alternative. or blood cleansing, properties and is at the same time a most invlgorat- ing tonic, or strength giver. It exerts a specific, cleansing soothing and healing effect upon all the lining mucous mem branes of the system: hence, it's great curative value in all catarrhal affections, no matter where located.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES
They install Officers and Enjoy
 Choice Spread.

The Knights of Maccabees held their annual installation of off. cers last night. After the officers had been installed they enjoyed a nice supper which was prepared for their members only.
 The officers installed were: O. l.. Cooper, P. c. Guy Kirk, c.
 G. McMillan, L. c.
 T. A. Awbrey, K. k.
 Matt Bolton, s.
 J. I. McGowan, NJ. at A. Lum Salyers, lst M. of G. G. McGowau, 2nd M. of G. Roy Miller, Picket.
 F. H. Glazuer, Sentinel.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Corn, Hay and Cotton Seed for sale at
 k. A. Nunnelee's 3w4t Nunley, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

For Sale or Trade-One of the best 80.acre farms in Polk county, with horses, cattle, hogs and farm implements. Call or address this office. 270 6t wit
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
AIR is full
OF WIRELESSES
so MANY STEAMERS AND WAR WIRELESS APP
PARATUs NOW THAT THE LOCAL STATIONS ARE OFTEN DE,
MESSAGES FROM THE AIR AND THE LOCAL BUsI
NESS INTERPRETED WITH. - .s, yst@WMW
NESS is lNTERFERED WITH.

THE West Virginia's wireless to
San Francisco from distance of $50
miles away is a good achievement"
said Manager Brasch of the local wire
less company, but the trouble. from
the practical mans point of view, is
that while on one day you can send
such message, the next day it may
prove impossible. Atmospheric con
ditions not yet understood make the
matter very uncertain. Owing to this
fact there is much to be done before
use Of the wireless over very long dis
tances can be relied upon.
I'VE have done some figuring on
the matter of San Francisco communi-
cation from here and are ready to
take it up. Commercial use of the
system over that distance is not, as
yet however, to be expected. When
the necessary perfection of instru-
ments is attained the local company
is ready to take the matter up"
From one of the operators of the
company it is learned that shut up"
is beginning to be one of the COM
monest messages shot into the air
from the local wireless stations, for
the rapid increase in the number of
steamers having wireless is resulting
in a constant "butting in" by vessels
far off, The butt-ins interrupt the in
ter-island service.
Kauai has just joined the islands
which daily receive long press mes
sages from Honolulu, and now there
are news messages going in all direct
much of the time, to the extent of
several hundred words a day. The
warships and transports approaching
here have found it out, and now when
they are a couple of days away from
Honolulu, they begin to listen" for
the news of the world. The cruiser
squadron, and the transport Thomas
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
A MODEL TREATY

THE HAGUE, Sept, Especial care
was taken in drafting the general arbi-
tration treaty just concluded, in be-
half of the irrespective governments,
by the Italian and Argentine delegation
to the peace conference, in order that
it serve as a model for other treaties
of a like nature which Italy and Argen-
tine expect to conclude with other
countries. BY the terms of this treaty
the two countries interested agree to
submit to arbitration all differences
which may arise between them. with
the exception of those affecting pro-
visions of the constitution or questions
of nationality. In case of a conflict
of views each country will appoint an
arbitrator of the two countries being
unable to agree on the appointments OF
a third the appointment will be made
by the Queen of "The Netherlands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
AN INTERESTING
PROGRAM ARRANGED

The entertainment to be given by the
Japanese Benevolent Society to raise
funds for their good work will be given
on Friday night in the Orpheum. the
affair promises to be decidedly in
teresting one, the program being COM
posed of alternate Japanese and Anne
rican numbers, with many of the lead
ing American musicians of the city
taking part. Among the japanese
numbers are to be some historical Jap
anese tableauX and a number of Jap
anese DantOmimic dances. In addi-
ton there will be two Japanese vau-
deville sketches, explanatory notes of
which will be given on the printed
programs so that Americans in the
audience can follow the players ,ano
there act Japanese farce, of which a
full synopsis is also given on the pro-
gram. The different numbers on the
program will be as follows:
Address, by Rev. G. Motokawa. in
Producing DR. T. Katsunuma, the
chairman of the evening.
overture Observation-Disclosures.
"Shiokuni, "a Japanese dance illus
trating the dipping Of sea water
for the making of salt..........
................B Five Little Girls
Piano Solo, Chopins Waltz in D
Major. ...............Pr Prof e. Kahl
"Chidori, a Japanese vaudeville
sketch from the classic drama mo"
By Messrs. Ito. Yokota, Nagasawa.
Solo-Still as the Night" Carl Bohm
Mrs. Frank j. Hare.
Nuno Sarashi," pantomimic dance,
illustrating the bleaching of cot
Ton ..................B By Miss Kil1ue
Tableau, "Sakurainoyeki," warrior
bidding farewell to his son. ....
Suing quartet. .'.........
Messrs. B. L. Marx. w. A. Love, DR..
A. E. Wall and DR. Carl Ramus.
"Chaban' Japanese vaudeville sketch
BY Messrs. Yamomoto and Morokado
Piano Solo-Transcription from Alo-
ma De. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Kahl
Prof E. Kahl.
Tableau, "Shirabyoshi, female
dancer on ancient Japan. ...........
"Rokudan," Japanese instrumental
music. Miss Akai, Miss Nakashima
Mrs. Imamura. Mrs. Kojima, Mrs
Haida and Mrs. Yagishita.
Lost Hope" a Japanese comedy in
Three scenes.
Tickets for sale at Bergstrom Music
Co.; Hawaiian News Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
one VAC CASE,
MANY JAG CASES
JUDGE ANDRADE GIVES ALLEGED
VAC CHANCE TO WORK AND
SENTENCES DRINKS.

Only few cases came up this morn
ing in Police Court and they were dis
posed of very quickly with the excep-
ton of the case of Kamamura who
was charged with vagrancy. Charles
Chillihgworth defended the man while
Attorney Brown had charge of the
prosecution. 1t seems that Kamamura
was arrested about two weeks ago on
suspicion and has been kept in the
station house ever since.
Two Japanese Hotel keepers were
witnesses against Kamamura this
morning and were asked if they had
ever known the defendant to be en-
gagged in any Kind of work. They said
no, although they were aware of the
fact that he had been trying to secure
employment.
After a good deal Of examination on
the port of Brown and Chillingworth
the case was rested on the evidence
without any further argument.
Judge Andrade said that he thought
that the prisoner had been kept long
enough in custody, and was willing to
give the defendant a chance to get to
work. Hence he decided that accord
ing to the evidence presented the
prisoner was not guilty.
In the case of VicJoTlno 5Ouza and
his son, who were arrested last night
for being unlawfully on the premises
of L. Beckley, in state of wild in
toxication, and for having weapons in
their possession, Prosecutor Brown
asked the court to dismiss the case, as
the chief witnesses in the case did not
wish to press the charge, and after a
severe heart to heart talk from Judge
Andrade the father and son were al
lowed to go, with the warning to be
more careful in the future.
c. w. Gaiser, who was arrested last
night for having too much liquid re-
freshment on board, presented a verJ
sad appearance in court this morning
His eyes were both black and blue, and
he shook so that he was obliged to
| hold the rail in front Of the judges
desk for support. Judge AndradC
seemed to take good deal of interes
in the matter and as it was Gaiser's
first offence, fined him six dollars anc
costs and told him he hoped that hi
would not be able to pay the costs, as
he thought few days over in Sheriff
Henry's boarding house would do hin
a lot of good. He would have a chance
to sober up. Gaiser did not seem =
realize anything that was going on
and he very meekly returned to thu
pen to await the arrival of the "fre'
ride" wagon.
Sam Davidson alias Johnson cook o
the cable ship Restorer, who wal
charged with assault on the person o
Colonel Knox, both being negr,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
FREAR THANKS
AN ENTERTAINER
SAN FRANCISCO DOCTOR WHO
SHOWED KIND ATTENTION TO
THE RIFLE TEAM.

Governor Frear this morning sent
a letter of thanks to DR.. G. F. Brack-
EFT, of San Francisco for the pains and
interest ne took in showing the mem
bers of the Hawaiian National Guard
rife team a good time while they were
in his city.
1t seems that DR.. Bracket had been
spending vacation in Honolulu,
which, by the way, was a very quiet
one for the reason that no one appear
ed to care to extend a very hearty
welcome, and was on his way home on
the Alameda on which the rifle team
also took passage. The Doctor, how
ever, did not hold any grudge, but on
arriving IN San Francisco did his best
to make the several days the team
spent there enjoyable to the boys,
pressing his own and a friends auto
mobile into service, and otherwise do
ing the honors of host in mastery
fashion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25
HOLT PROCEEDS
IN TAX CASES
INSISTS THAT OTHER DEPART
MENTS SHOULD HELP BUT WILL
NOT LAY DOWN.

Tax Assessor J. l.. Holt states that
in wanting the heads Of the several
County departments to assist in coll
Iecting the poll taxes of the men un-
der them, is to make it easier on the
men themselves
Il am here to collect the taxes, and
| am going to do it, he declared. 1T
is not question of politics, but a mat
ter of duty, only / don't ike to have
poor men who are working for day
wages have to pay four dollars more
than they would by bringing suit and
garnisheeing their pay to get it. Last
year Sam Johnson of the Road Depart
ment helped out by telling the men
they had to pay up, and my deputy
would be on hand and take what in
stalment the men could afford at each
payday. Now the deputy goes over and
the men, not being told to pay, pay If
they want to or dont-more often
don't--and we get two or three dollars
a payday If we're lucky.
why can't the men be told that
they will be fired if they don't pay
their taxes? 1t would be better than
having to sue them for it, as this way
it almost doubles the amount"
Collector Holt turned over the fol-
lowing accounts TO the District Court
for collection today, to which will be
added 10 per cent for penalty, with in
| terest and costs:
Charles Van Giesen, trustee. $2O4;
Henry Van Giesen. $1875O; John Ma
ma, $1S5,5O; Mikaele $945O; J. A. Ma
COON, $50 20; Catherine Baker, $3.50;
Joseph X. Clarke, Sal; Kaikainahaols.
$3.50; Ira A. Burgett, S1O6.
Fine Job Printing, Star Office
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-25

on her last trip, a couple of DAYS
ahead of arrival, took long press mes
sages intended for IIilo, Waikiki. La
-haina and Lihue. and thus got the
news of the world.
The "shut up" messages begin when
the steamships start to do their own
talking Every message they send is
received at the BARRIERS point. Lahai-
ma and other local stations. and com
merciaI messages of the local system
are much interrupted. There is a
ruling already" from Washington, -
said Manager Brasch when asked
about this feature of the difficulty.
that commercial messages shall have
the right of way, but of course with
varying instruments there is necessa-
rily some confusion, which accounts
for delays in sending messages.
"The long messages, like that of
the West Virginia, are not yet COM
mercially useful, except now and
then. Here in the islands, we have
about as successful a steady working
system of wireless as there is yet in
the world. But there come days when
the atmospheric conditions prevent
our 190-mile sending to Hawaii and
we have to relay at Lahaina"
At times when there are a number
of vessels in port with wireless the
air is alive with words. The local
instruments get them all, and trouble
results in the form of Interruptions
of their own messages.
1t is said that the next legislature
will be asked to pass some sort of
a law, and that the federal government
will be appealed to assist, in protect
ing Hawaii stations from a threaten
ed deluge of messages from all direc-
lions at sea, which would spoil the
present fine commercial inter-island
system.