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The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
CANS DEFEATS BRITT.
It Was Plainly Evident From the Start That He Had No Chance
 to Win.

San Francisco, Sept. 11.--A left swing to the body, cleverly blocked by Joe Cans, cost Jimmy Britt any chance he might have had to win the lightweight championship of the world Monday and brought to close five rounds of fast fighting witnessed by crowd of 14,000 people at Recre- ation park. The blow caught by Cans on his elbow was struck in the middle of the fourth round. It broke Britt's wrist and though he went on again in the fifth round, he was helpless in both offense and defense. It was not until this round that he informed his seconds of the mishap.
 The fight while it lasted was slug ging match but it was perfectly evi- dent to every trained observer that Britt had no chance to win from the negro For the first time in his life he was outmatched.
 Britt's lack of coolness was partly responsible for the miserable ending of the fight From the first tap of the gong he appeared ever-eager. He was not content te take the advice shouted to him by his seconds to make Cans do the leading, but he rushed headlong into quarters that de- veloped an inevitable slugging match in which the champion had by far the advantage
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
HOT SPRINGS STILL ON MAP.
Banks Have S2O0. 900 More on Deposit
 Than in '.Wide Open" Days.

Hot Springs, Sept. 12.-That Hot Springs is amply able to do without the presence of the gam bier and that this resort, which many predicted would be unable to enjoy prosperity without gambling revenue, is many thou sands of dollars better off than during the palmy days of gam bling was shown by published statement of bank deposits today.
 Al present there are S200, 900 more on deposit in the four banks of the city than during core spending period last year when the "Skiddo Committee" of the Citizens Improvement Union ordered the gamblers to cease operations permanently.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
THE WHITE PLAGUE.
Movement Toward Eradication
 Tuberculine Cattle in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Okla. Sept. 13.-The first movement i'll Oklahoma toward securing laws governine the inspection and killing of cattle, afflicted with tuberculosis, was made at Shawnee by the Pottawatomie County Medical Society in its regular meeting during the past week. As re- suit of this meeting each county in the territory will be organized branch societies of the anti-tuber- culosis league of America being established, with Shawnee as headquarters for the state.
 The principal address before the Pottawatomie county society was delivered by Dr. c. J. Davis, of Guthrie, state veterinarian, on the communication of tuberculosis from animal to man. Dr. Davis is an authority on this subject as he was member of the British American commission appointed to investigate the communication of the tubercle bacillus from animal to man, which carried on a very thorough investigation and expended about 800, 1000 in their researches.
 Ia delivering this address Dr. Davis spoke from his notes on the proceedings of the commits sion, lnfor ming the society of the results of the investigation. Dr. Davis is a graduate of the Royal veterinary college of England, was instructor of veterinary science at Cornell University for some time, and formerly ranked as captain in the United States army. In all probability he will be called into other counties where the work of organizing leagues is in progress.
 The main importance of the leagues will be to arouse interest in these matters and have the preliminaries ready by the time the first state legislature meets, in order to get suitable laws passed. In this connection, too, state commission of ten promi- nent physicians has been formed to constitute an anti-tuberculosis league. Dr. Louis Bagby of Vinita is a member of this league.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
WALDRON FARMER
 GUILTY OF MURDER
James Daffron Found Guilty and Given a Twenty One Year Sentence - Family Start for Home and
 Three Sons are Arrested

Waldron, Sept. B. James. D. Daifron was found guilty oi murder in the second degree by a jury in circuit court yesterday after being out one hour and the punishment was fixed at twenty one years in the penitentiary.
 The verdict had barely been announced when Daffron' three sons and one daughter went to a local wagon yard and prepared, with heavy hearts, to drive back home.
 Before the horses were hitched warrants had been placed in the hands of Deputy Consta ble James Berry, and the three sons, James, Mike and Eli, were arrested. The daughter collapsed as the warrants were read charging the sons with being accomplices Of their father. The strain was more than she could stand.
 The warrants were issued at the instance of Scott county officials who believed that the testimony in the case against James Daffron for the murder of Bob Dollins near Waldron, impli- cated the sons who were with him at the time of the murder.
 Daffron presented pitiful sight yesterday. He is said to be addicted to the use of digitalis and other drugs of that nature. He has been calling for them ever since his incarnation here and during the trial he has been as weak and nervous as an invalid. He had to be assisted up aud down stairs to the court room, but it is said that in spite of his infiruities he is man of unusual physical strength and can load a wagon with two hundred pound ties with ease. He was engaged in making ties when the murder occurred.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
MAcHlNIST DELEGATE OUSTED.
He Was Accused of Having Received Sfo,OO0 a Year From the Erie
 Railroad Company.

St Lou S, Sept. 12.--After a con test behind closed doors that lasted all day, delegates to the twelfth bi- ennial convention of the International Association of Machirists Tuesday voted to oust Delegate George Turner, of New York City, who was accused of receiving $10,000 a year from the Erie railroad to use his influence in preventing strikes
 Warner admitted frankly that he did receive quarterly payments of s2 500 from the Erie railroad to use his political influence against the widening and deepening of the Erie canal
 Warner says that his quarterly stipend continued until J. c. Stuart became general manager of the Erie. Stuart saw his name on the books and crossed it out, making the charge that Warner was paid to secure i'm munity against strikes for the rail- road This charge was made. says Warner, because Stuart did not know all the secrets. Warner, several years ago. was business agent of the New York City machinists and for many years has represented the na- tional machinists' union in conven- tions of the American federation of labor.
 Besides Warmers name those of Robert Reilly of Newark. N. J., and Hugh Reilly and Edward Hourigan. of New York. came before the session, and the Reillys were unseated on technical charges.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
A GREAT NORTHERN HoLD-uP.
After Dynamitiag an Empty Safe Two Robbers Pifled the Registered
 Nal Pouches.

St. Paul, s t. l3.-General Mana ger Elliott of the Great Northern Ex- press company announced to the As sociated Press Thursday that the Great Northern Oriental Limited tram No. l which left St. Paul Tuesday morning, was held up by two masked men seven miles west of Kexforo, Mont. early Thursday morning The robbers crawled over the tender and at the point of their guns commanded the engineer to stop the train. They then ordered him to go back with them to the express car and instructed him to tell the express messenger, mail clerk and baggage man to go back into the coaches. While this was being done the robbers kApt up continual fusi- Jade with their guns to terrify the passengers and keep them within the coaches. After the messenger and mail clerk had left their cars the rob bers went through the mail cars and robbed the sacks of large quantity or registered mail Then they went into an express car, which carried an over flow of mail, baggage and express, and which contained a regular through safe. This they attempted to blow open. After exploding three charges the safe was opened and found empty. The robbers did not enter the regular express car in which the messenger had been riding.
 On finding the safe empty the high waymen helped themselves to the reg istered mail and after firing parting volley, disappeared.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Western Union Directors.

New York, Sept. 11.--At the meet ing of the executive committee of the Western Union Telegraph company, held Tuesday, the payment of the usual quarterly dividend was provided for, and the following resolution was unanimously adopted; Resolved, That the executive committee of the Vest ern Union Telegraph company, on be- half oI the company, hereby places on record it's hearty appreciation and unqualified approval of the course which the president and officers of this company have pursued in con. nection with the late strike of operat ors, and congratulate them upon their success in maintaining the integrity of the service under the control and direction of those rightfully charged with the responsibility.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Nebraska Action Postponed.

Lincoln, Neb, Sept. 12.-Tne state railway commission Wednesday agreed to postpone indefinitely the further hearings on grain rate reduc- tions until the federal court acts on the request of the railroads for a temporary injunction. The restrain ing order Tuesday prevented the com. mission from promulgating the new grain schedule. Senator Aldrich, at torney for the commission, Wednes- day asked to governor to call a special session of the legislature pro- vidlng the new rates are tied up in. definitely in the courts
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
A pisaareeahle lnoiden,

Paris, Sept, i2.-Special dispatches have been received here from Casa Blanca relate regrettable incident at that port A well known French resi- dent caught two Spanish soldiers in the very act of robbing his house. He summoned assistance and secured the men and was marching them off to the authorities when he met a Spanish officer This man abused him roundly and forced him to release the soldiers. The Frenchman has lodegd a com plaint at the French consulate against both the officer and the men.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
vS-S A lD CONSTITUTION
Gov. Sheldon of Nebraska Favors Taking from Federal Courts Right
 to Enjoin States.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept 13.-Because of the restraining order granted by Judge Munger of the federal court to prevent the railway commission from promulgating new grain rate sched- ule. Gov. George l.. Sheldon Thursday declared himself in favor of consti- tutional amendment taking from fed eral courts the right to enjoin state officials from enforcing state laws "I believe the federal courts have abused the privilege of the injunction enough to justify such action" he said. Too many state laws have been tied up by the interference of the federal courts. I do not believe the makers of the constitution ever contemplated such use of the injunc. tion in the hands of the federal courts"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Ran DOWN a schoorer.

Norfolk, Va, Sept 14.-Having on board Gov. Higgins of Rhode Island, the large official party from that state who attended the Rhode Island day celebration at the Jamestown exposi- tion this week, the steamer Dorehes- ter, which sailed from Norfolk for Providence late Thursday night ral ran down and sunk in Craney Island channel of the Elizabeth river the pungy schooner Fannie S. Groverman, bound from Gloucester county, Va, to Norfolk. The Dorchester was unin- jured. Four men narrowly escaped drowning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Little Baby Passes Away.

Little Paul Owen, the seven- weeks-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Hull, died at their home on Stilwell Heights at SIS o'clock Friday night. The little one was not strong and was taken sudden ly i'll Friday, passing away in very few minutes. The funeral services were held Satur- day morning at 9:30 at the family residence, conducted by Rev. J. A. Wright of the Chris tiau church. On this account there was DO preaching at the Christian church Sunday morn ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Mexico to Exhibit in London.

Mexico City. Sept 12.-It is pro posed to hold at the Crystal Palace in London in May and October, of 1908, Mexican national exhibition on a larger scale and of greater importance than any similar previous event. The British minister, R. T. Tower, Tues day presented the invitation to Presi- den1 Diaz, explaining that the purpose to strengthen the cordial relations be- tween Great Britain and Mexico. Mex leo has taken the matter under consid- eration. J. Rockman of London was especially commissioned to bring the invitation to Mexico City.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Do You Want to Get a Good Honfln

If you do, come to ha'n's 7, miles south of Mena, on lDs ',''' ~ sas City Southern, P,O'PT, % I, little town of 5OO peoPie sal land hereabouts will grow ], N {. corn, cotton and peas' apu ,,, rro, best of fruit land, as the Y this year will show :. s0ull
 These lands can pc .' ", ,,. uow at from s to s2o pa { For further particulars ss' ''4s Gates, Hatfield Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Wealthy Widow piseharu.d

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. ll.-Yn Mary MaIin, a wealthy widow sS cused of the murder of her bruths in-law by poisoning. was dlsehsyA at the conclusion of the prelininaT hearing Tuesday. The court ioulA that there was not sufficient evIieDs t0 hold her for trial. The victim, Cas Schmidt, a blind man. died from csf bolic acid poisoning at Genoa Ek, August 2l. and it was charged hy as state that Mrs. Malin had admins tered the poison in order to get rd q him. and to bring her sister to Hw in luxury at the Malin home n lA Crosse.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
NIL RESIST IHE O||R
Kansas Railroads Decide N. Obey Commission Repara,s " 2
 Two Cent Fares.
SAY LOW RATE WOULD BE coEFI,r,r,,,
After a Conference of Renr.
 of the Roads at chicaoo sTr,,'a'Iss Y, clared Action of commissioa.' .'s Os ,'tical Move-A special sessl.. . Q Legislature May be caIlea '''00 '

Chicago, Sept. 12.-At . o..,
 held in CShicago Tuesday ,''sac tso sas railroads decided to ipnos. 1s Aaa railroad commission of that o,s sts. 'as refuse to obey it's order reou,.'. ra.e sai two-cent passenger rate TIA wer represented by their ... ,vaa counseland their executive oa seasfs charge of traffic. The refusal I'. 2 based upon the alleged upfairna. sa the situation brought about s'' \. action of the commission wbies 'e Y quires two-cent fares beginnins s4 ' Y tober 5. The railroads insist tbs. "
 action of the commission ia V s.'a " cal move III the interest of tho ps''' mission and not of the peone rs rsf declared that they had apneslaa N \
 the ser 2 of justice of the com..' .s " sion without avail and that if ss s- cent rate is to come in Kanss, 's 7 must come by compulsion of law law . Under the Kansas law it is m, <. essary for the roads to take mi <, " \ Junction. The filing of their e,n
 plaint as set forth in the resolo,Is. adopted has the same effect AS '.' ss {. junction temporarily. The resolutlos. adopted set forth the confiscatorv ,, ture of iae order complained ags,s
 It is set forth that while, owns 4 the phenomenal prosperity nov D,s vailing in the West, passenger ssn ings are larger than usual. should IA pression set in, a two-cent rate vonI, be disastrous to the roads, as 1t vovp not be sufficient under normal eoua tions to meet the cost of the yas senger service maintained by as
 roads.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Sine Found RelIef

ifyoH are fr0abied with liyef complaint and have nos received help read thls. Mrs. Mary F. Hammond Moody, Tex. "l was In poor heaith-~with liver trOuble--for over a year. Doctors dld me no good and l tried Herhine, and three bottles cured me. l can't say LOO much for Herhine, as ii ls wonder nll liver medicine I always have 1t In the house. Publish where you wish" sold by Jackson Drug Company
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
A Western Union Dividend.

New York, Sept 12.-The board of directors of the Western Union Tele. graph company Wednesday declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1A per cent No statement of the earn ings for the quarter. usually issued. was given out, and the effect of the strike on the earnings was not made public.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
operators win Continue to Work

Chicago. Ill. Sept. H. - Telegraph operators working under contracts with brokerage firms and newspapers will continue at work This decision was reached at meeting of operators held Monday night to discuss pett tion which had been circulated asking that the local executive board call ouV all union operators now at work re gardless of contracts or agreements signed since the beginning of the strike
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
An Arkansas Lynchino probabI,

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept 13.-With the query, 'Is your name Alexander? ?r Louis Franklin, negro. shot and killed Deputy Constable c. A. Butler at Cornerstone Wednesday. The negro is being searched for by posse, and If caught will probably be lynched. Sunday man named Alexander shot anl killed negro and was exoneT. sted, and Wednesdays killing is prob. ably the result of that tragedy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
An Ounce of Prevention

ls worth pound Of cure, There are many poor sufferers, Comsumptives who are hope. less of getting weil-who lf they had taken care of themselves would now be we'll A cough is the foundation of Consumption. Ballards Horehound syrup will cure the cough. Mrs. s- Great Falls Montana. writes: "I have used Baliard's Horehound syrup ln my family for years-my children Drug Com pang
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
He Is Leaving Germany.

Berlin, Sept. l2.-Count Inouye, the Japanese ambassador to Germany, has taken his farewell of the imperial chancellor, Prince Won Buelow, at Norderney, preparatory to returning td Japan. His successor has not yet been appointed, although it is asserted that Viscount Aoli, the ambassador of Ja- pan at Washington, will be transferred here.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
General Rob. E. Lee

was the greatest general the world has ever known. Ballards snow Liniment Quickly cures an pains. It is within the reach ofalL T. II. Pointer, Hampstead, Tex. wrItess "This is to certify that Ballard s snow Iiniment has been used tn my house hold for years and has been found to be an excellent liniment for Rheumatic pains. I am never without lt," Sold by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
A Second operation for Dalton

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 13.-Emmet. Dalton will have to go back to the hospital for second operation on his injured arm. As the doctors feared from the outset, one operation failed to eliminate the diseased condikon. Mir. Dalton has been working for about ten days at local hotel as night clerk, but will have to give up his position.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
h.hraskan bead h Nsw Yars

New York, Sept. 12.-col- 4 Hanscom of Omaha died from ln. <. monia in the Fifth Avenue ns1 " Wednesday. He me III soon a,s Y, his arrival here three weeks ago ss ..' Hanscom was 76 yeasr old ns ' |. served as president of the Ns0's', !, senate. The body will De 'aA'' Omaha on Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
surnrised the Mnnrs

Casablanca, Sept. 13.-The allied franco-Spanish army Wednesday made a sudden and successful move on Taddert. where the Moors were massed in force The camp of thu latter was destroyed by bombardmen; and the enemy was put to flight, leay, Ing many dead on the field. The French lost one man killed and si, men wounded.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Bound veteran,s eody on s.na.n

Leavenworth. Kan, Sept ll-ls body of William Osborn, Vsiefai was found on a sand bar in the As souri river. opposite Wolcott, aas day. It was partly buried in the saA and had evidently been washed do'' end covered by the sand a year W The body contained a soldiers A'us pass issued in August, 1906 0s'a was a soldier In Company l, EleVsia Missouri. cavalry, in the civil wal
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
No Pardon for stensland.

Joliet. H., Sept. 14-The pardon board denied the application for par. don made by Paul O. Stensland who will have to serve out his full term of imprisonment for footing the MilvrSu. kee Avenue Savings bank of Chicago. of which he was president.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19

Topeka, Kan. Sept. 12.--Goysnw Hoch stated Tuesday night, on bs,, informed of the action of the rsiI roads in Chicago in deciding to Is. nore the Kansas two-cent fare orls that he would go to the limit of hs executive power to enforce the ords He would not say flatly whether q not he would call special sessIr of the legislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Teachers Examination.

Thursday and Friday of this week w. M. Pipkin will hold the third quarterly examination of applicants for licenses to teach m Polk county at his office in the court house.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
kIshlnetf Massacre Denied.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 13.-A tele. gram received here Thursday from Kishineff advises that the statements made by the Russians arriving at the Roumanian frontier of an anti-Jewish outbreak in that city, in which so Jews are said to have been killed, are without foundation.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Killed While Shooting craps.

Newburg. w Va, Sept i2-Fiye ne. groes who were sitting on the Balti. more x Ohio railroad tracks near this place late Tuesday engaged in shoot. ihs craps were run down and killed " a train. All bodies were horribly mangled.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
m.x,co,s Minister in TokIe.

Tokio, Sept. 12.-Mr. Pacnsea ''.,.. X newly appointed minister rom ,''.s, a'a,, to Japan, presented his e'sas.'s. V. Wednesday to the emperor. sAOs's, ,s !. ed him an audience at wnlcu " press was present
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Kansas Editor Dead in caIifornla.

Herington, Kan, Sept. 12.-F'rancis Aotter, editor of the Herington Sun until three weeks ago, when he went to the Pacific coast for his health, died in San Diego, Cal. Tuesday night. lie was B years old, and leaves a widow and one child.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
New President for v.,.-,.

Kansas City, Sept 12-Dr w IT p.yip palrympie or Baton Rougue. La, was tuesday night elected president of tbs s American Veterinary Medical associa
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Dc Yon Suffer From Kidney
 Troubles?

We guarantee one bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or Cure, or your druggists will refund your money. Price 50 cents at Jacksons Drug Store.
 Nov. 1
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19

Four per cent intetss' ,, tss,i1s, on all deposits ii !, lns s.,'srs 70 $ ' partment of the Fall'fap ars. 2 chants Bank at Meua' ' A...
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
For Sale.

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 needs, for rent. se' 'o'sbOrus right party. oa" sO.f roundhouse.