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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

The Baltimore Sun says: Tt is not a Iudicrous but pathetic spectacle to find men and women believing that such a man as Dowie could ba the re- incarnation of Elijah aud letting him coin money out of their credulity. But
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

The Portland oregonian refers to the late MT- Dowie as "a religious enersn' men" He surely was, we suspect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

It is getting about time for the Geor- gia peach crop to be killed or badly crippled again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18
TOea the Mark for Sure .

TOed the Mark for Sure. Catholic Standard.
 Ascum-Did Shea actually ask old Roxley for his daughters hand? Wise-Yes, and he claims he com pelled the old man to toe the mark Ascum-You don't say so?
 Wise-Yes, but Shea was the mark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18
What the stork Learned

The Cswl-Twins, eh? Amt you afraid they'll displease your patrons?
 The Stork-Certainls not. Cupid says he often hears 'em telling each other that two can live as cheaply as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

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 n & Noble Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn says:
 1rhe foregoing statement of The Adver- tfser's circulation for the month of Fenrn. ary 1901 is afue and correct and compiled after ali rdassrns from news-boy~ news agents spoiled and leftover copies nave hssn deducted E g. NOBLE.
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Ss.a 3~s F. ". JACKSON.
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

This is the way The Troy (N. Y.) Press looks at it:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-18

Japan is increasing her canning fac- tories, but we hope she won't adopt Chicago methods.
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 The latest absurdity of science is that the human soul can be weighed. We had all the respect in the world for science heretofore, but this is the limit.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26

New York, Dec. 24.--The Journal of Commerce Monday morning said:
 Commission houses and other whole sale distributors of New York are be- coming restive under what they con sider distinct absence of appreciation by their interior customers. During the recent panic, when 1t was impos- sible for these customers to purchase New York exchange the wholesale trade here showed every possible con sideration, going as far as to accept checks on their customers local banks in settlement of accounts and then holding such checks until collections were possible. It appears that their system having once found footing has grown in favor among the interior dealers and out of town checks are, 1t is understood. forming a much greater proportion of the remittance to New York than has been the case for years.
 The contracts made by New York merchants usually specifically call for payment in New York exchange and there is distinct disposition on the part of the larger class of merchants to compel full recognition of this requirement.. Any waiving of this pro vision possesses distinct interest for New York banks, in that the coun- try institutions have less incentive to keep funds on deposit here so long as their customers are not buying New York exchange, and this, in turn, en- courages hoarding of unnecessary bal ances throughout the South and West by banks there located. New York banks are of the opinion that con certed action by New York merchants to demand New York exchange will do more to compel the out-of-town banks to immediately discontinue their boarding tactics than anything else. The interior banks, 1t is shown, are averse to acting upon the suggestions or even pressure that might be brought by New York banks.
 Several large houses, the paper con. tinues, will hereafter refuse to credit lout-of-town checks until they have been collected.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
RUMOR OF ACTION
 TO GUST PINDALL
Said That Attorney General Kirby Is to Bring Quo Warranto Proceed ings in Supreme Court
 of State.

From the Gazette.
 IL is reported that Attorney General w F. Kirby has deter mined to bring quo warranto pro ceedings in the Supreme court of Arkansas for the purpose of oust- lug Acting Governor X. o. Pin dall from office. The enmity of w. F. Kirby for Governor Plnd III IS we'll known.
 There has always been some question ip the minds of certain members of the legal profession as to whether X. 9. Pindall or John Ike Moore is the rightful governor of the state during the incompetency of Governor Little. Mir. Plndall was elected to the office ot president pro tenn. of the state senate only few days be- tore the adjournment of that body, replacing Mir. Moore. There was at that time not a little urging by Judge U. M. Rose. Attorney John M. Moore, and others that President Moore contest Pindall's right to the office, but MT. Moore steadfastly refused to put up fight for it.
 Attorney General Kirby, who is in his home at Texarkana, would not admit that he had actually decided to bring the action before the Supreme court, out admitted that he had had If iu contemplation for some tune, and that if any action is taken II would be taken very shortly.
 Mir Kirby stated that if he pro ceeded against Mir. Pindall Il would be in his capacity as s state officer, and not as private individual. He intimated, how ever, that if he chose to proceed he could get all the legal help he ueedtd.
 John NJ. Moore. at the timt Governor P,ndall stepped inc John Ike Moore's shoes, offered to conduct contest free ol charge, and Judge Rose gave ou lengthy opinion showing hi' reasons for believing Moore 10 bs
 he rightful heir apparent iC GoverEor Litlle's office.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
CHILDREN'S HOME
 AT HOT SPRINGS
First of Kind to Be Opened as Result of Years Work by the Public Spirited Citizens -B Business
 Men Behind Movement.

Hot Springs, Dec. Within the space of three weeks there win be thrown open in Hot Springs the first childrens asylum ever located here. It is the result of years of work, and it's success IS already assured, for the ones who have had the work in charge have found the field larger than they can successfully care tor.
 The new venture will be known as the Children's Home and Girls Protective Association, and it is for the purpose of caring for the orphans and half orphans throughout the state of Arkansas. Agents will be sent out and will be empowered to bring in the children that they believe worthy or the care or the nome. lne number of course will be limited, but as fast as is possible the little ones will be put in good homes. Applications are already coming in for children and it is expected that there will be continual in- coming aud outgoing of the little ones.
 The business men of the city are behind the movement and al- though it is in debt at the present time there will be no difficulty in meeting the payments, and the donators are enthusiastic over the plans.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
A New OrIeans Failure.

New Orleans. Dec. 24.--Following the resignation Sunday night of WIl- liam Adler. as president of the State National bank of New Orleans. the examination by clearing house com mittee of the banks resources and lla- bilities. and the announcement that it was absolutely solvent and that the New Orleans clearing house associa- tion will render 1t any assistance 1t may need, the wholesale grocery firm of Adler and company. Monday issued a statement that the firm had met with financial difficulties.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
BOUND TO GRAND JURY.
H. D. Boles Waived Preliminary Ex
 animation in Court Tuesday.


 The cases resulting from the cut ting scrape in which H. D. Boles cut Ernest Hopper and w. A. McPher- son on the night of December IT., were before Justice of the Peace Sam Smith Tuesday, Prosecutor J. S. Lake having charge of the prosecu- ton.
 Boles, who was charged with assault with intent to kill, waived preliminary examination and was placed under bond to await action of the grand jury in April.
 McPherson was charged with a breach of the peace and was fined $5 and costs, amounting to about $l7.
 Hopper was to have been tried on the charge of assault and battery, but owing to the illness of Pole Me Phetridge, his attorney, the case was continued to the third week in February, Prosecutor Lake being unable to be here again before that time
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
GOES 10 HIGHEST COURT
Nebraska Attorney General Asks Writ of Mandamus Against
 Omaha Federal Judges.
WANT RAILROAD RATE CASE REMINDED
Petition Alleged That the Action was Illegally Transferred From State to Federal Court by Judge Munger Nebraska's Two-cent Passenger Rate Involved.

Washington. Dec. 18. Attorney General Thompson, of Nebraska, Mon- day filed in the supreme court of the United States petition for a writ of mandamus compelling United States Circuit Court Judges William H. Nun ger and Thomas c. Munger to remand to the Nebraska supreme court the case of the state of Nebraska versus the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad company, which was original ly brought in the state supreme court "to enjoin the railroad company from injuring the public by charging for it's intrastate services as a common car rier in the state of Nebraska unlawful rates and from defying Nebraska offi9ers in discharging their lawful duties" The case was originally in- stituted in the supreme court of the state on June 15 last, and in the fol- lowing July was removed to the United States circuit court on the pe- ttion of the railroad company under the law of 1887 authorizing that court to exercise jurisdiction in suits be- tween the citizens of different states which involve over $2,00O. The state immediately made an effort to have the federal courts remand the case on the ground the state itself was not citizen in the sense that that word was used in the law. but Judges Mun- get and Munger sitting as circuit court denied the petition on the ground that the state was not a real party to the case. The state then de cided to present the matter to the federal supreme court as 1t did Mon- day in the shape of a petition for an order compelling the United States circuit court to send the case back to the state courts
 The law involved in the case is the statute enacted by the last legislature of Nebraska, establishing a passenger rate of two cents per mile, prohibit ing the issuance of passes and reduc- Ing certain freight rates to the extent of 15 per cent of the old rate on in- trastate business. In his petition to the supreme court of the United States MT. Thompson says:
 
 After such statutes had gone into effect and when 1t was the duty of all common carriers in Nebraska to obey said laws. the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy railroad disobeyed or threat ened to violate them and defled the authority of the Nebraska state rail way commission in the enforcement of such laws. Prior to the enactment of such statutes, the intrastate traffic of the railroad company was prac- tically without restraint or control and it's influence was then and is now so great it's capacity so formidable and its powers for oppression, dis elimination and extortion so varied and far-reaching that individual citi- zens of the state were and are wholly unable to cope or litigate with it or protect themselves in controversies arising from unreasonable and extor- donate charges"
 Hence the contention that only the state itself was strong enough to stand against the company in suit.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
PINK" EDWARDS DEAD.
At First Death Was Thought to Have
 Resulted From a Blow.

T. F. Edwards, better known as Pink" Edwards, died quite suddenly at his home on Third street in the south part of town Saturday afternoon between } aud 4 o'clock, his death being caused by lung trouble from which he has been sufferer tor a number of years. Mir. Edwards, who was well known over this section country, moved to Meua about four years ago from Black Springs and at the time of his death was engaged in the mer- cantile business on small scale.
 About three weeks ago Mir. Edwards had a slight altercation with 5. II. Harris over an ac- count which he claimed Harris owed him. Harris denied owing the bill and becoming angry struck Mr. Edwards ia the left side with his fist. knocking him down. Soon after MT. Edwards became violently ill and after being confined to his bed foi several weeks passed away. Il was thought by some of the friends of MT. Edwards that tht blow received from Harris nigh have had something to do witt his sudden death, and in order |, determine this matter Coronel Pool empanelled a jury and hels an inquest over the remains yes terday afternoon at } o'clock. Al iucision was made by Dr. J. K Davis on the left side of the bodv but no signs of the effect of tn blow could be found. After view ing the body the jury returned verdict that death resulted iron natural causes.
 The remains ot Mir. Edward were laid t9 rest late Sunda afternoon in the Odd Fellow cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26

Vienna, Dec. 22.-Emperor Francis Joseph. whose life two months ago was despaired of, drove from the cas. tie of Schoenbrun to the Hofburg in Vienna Saturday morning, and in the throne room of the Hofburg received the members of the Hungarian and Austrian delegations and read to them the speech from the throne.
 This is the first time since his seriousness illness that the emperor has left Schoenbrun, and the public seized the opportunity to show its de light at the recovery of the monarch The entire route between the two pal aces were decorated layishly. The houses along the way were decked with flags and flowers, and dense masses of people thronged the streets The windows were crowded with la dies who waved their handkerchief as the sovereign drove by, and throughout the half hours drive the emperor was the recipient of a re markable ovation. He was in the open carriage, and he showed practically no trace of his recent serious illness
 At the Hofburg the emperor alight ed briskly from his carriage. Burgo master Lueger and the members oi the privy council awaited the emper or at the entrance of the Hofburg Herr Lueger welcomed him and con graduated him upon his recovery on the part of the city of Vienna.
 It had been intended to have the emperor's route from Schoenbrun lined with school children but at the last moment the emperor prohibited this on account of the wlntry weather
 The emperor read the speech from the throne in voice firm and clear His first words referred to the peace ful development of international rela ions. "The smoothing down of cer tain points of the difference in the in ternational situation continues tc progress in gratifying manner" he said. "The efforts of all powers are being directed to further appease ment and a consideration for the peace by the fostering in every posi- tion of mutual confidence; they are adhering to the tried foundations oi our policy. Our relations with all the powers are very friendly. and we will continue vigorously to direct our eff forts towards the maintenance Of the present peaceful conditions"
 The remainder of the speech was devoted to international affairs.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
stlII Brinolno out Bodies.

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Dec. 24.-Six more bodies were taken from the Darr mine Monday morning, making a total to date of S9. The condition of the six brought out Monday was good. Others to be brought up later are, 1t is said, practically blown to pieces. Rescuers state that number of the men were found on their knees showing that they were praying when the black damp caused death. The unidentified dead are placed in large tent near the mine and from 9 a. m. to D. m. daily friends and relatives will be allowed to view the bodies in the hope that some will be recognized
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
AFOTHER HOLIDAY WEDDING.
Miss Fannie Allen Welded Jce D. Copp
 Monday.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Allen, in South Mena, their daughter, Miss Fannie, was married to Joe D. Copp at } o'clock Monday afternoon. l'he Rev. c. E Draper performed the marriage ceremony in the pres ence of the immediate relatives only.
 The young couple is well known in Mena, both having made their home here for nun Der of years except at times when MT. Copp's trade painter has taken him 10 other places for short periods.
 Mir. and Mrs. Copp left Tues day night to visit relatives at Rogers, after which they will return and go to housekeeping in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
oklaboma University scorched.

Norman, Ok. Dec. 22.-Shortly af- ter 3 o'clock Friday afternoon paint CTS at work on the dome of the main building of Oklahoma university acci- dentally set fire to the structure. The flames quickly spread and for time there seemed no chance of saving any of the college halls. Vigorous work on the part Of students confined the flames to the main building. The col lege records, which were in vaults, are thought to have been uninjured. The loss is estimated at $l25,000 to slou, 1000, partially covered by insur' ance.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
A Msuretanla Passenger 1s Days old.

New York, Dec. 22.-Among the passengers on board the Mauretania. which arrived in New York Friday was Ruth Lang. 13 days old. The child was born at sea off the west coast of Africa and her life cost that of her mother. who died without ever seeing her. On board the ship was Miss Minnie Crosby, missionary re. turning to her home in Houghton, N, Y., from Sierra Leone. Miss Crosby volunteered to take care of the child and bring her to America. The little ones grand parents live in Toronto and the baby will be turned over to them. Ruth's father and mother went to northern Nigeria two years ago as missionaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Shattered Windows a Mile Distant.

Bowling Green, O., Dec. 1S.-Six hundred quarts of nitro-glycerine in the Dupont Powder works, two and q half miles from here. exploded at 5:S0 o'clock Monday evening. It is not be- lieved there was loss of life, as the employees had left the premises. Six men employed in the power house narrowly escaped injury. Job McLain was caught in the debris, but not seriously hurt. Windows in houses a mile distant were shattered.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Third LynchIno in Ten pays.

Shreveport, La, Dec. 1S.--A negro member of travelling minstrel troupe, who gave his name as Homer Rogers. was hanged by a mob in Morehouse Parish Monday night and his body riddled with bullets. As far as can be ascertained the lynching resulted when Rogers resented re- mark made by white man declaring that he was Yankee negro and did not take any impotence" This is the third lynching in Warehouse parish in ten days.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
To Re.open Kansas clty Bank.

St. Louis, Dec. 1S.-Holders of 75 per cent of the stock of the Kansas City National Bank of Commerce, which closed its doors December 5, at meeting here Monday, decided to re-organize the institution and reopen it as soon as possible. David k. Francis and J. Wilson Perry of St, Louis and R. A. Long and J: J. Swof' ford of Kansas City were appointed to act as committee to examine the banks affairs.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
CnRISTflAS.

Tomorrow is probably the day best loved by all children and it is good that to have lived but few years is not always necessary to be cldssed as a child in this particular
 Aside from the Christmas trees, the touching Christmas exercises in the churches and the homes, with the sweet and beautiful thoughts they develop, all men and women and children are brought closer to- gether and made better by the universal desire to make some loved one more happy. It is the time when the careless boy battling his way, perhaps in far away and for eign lands thinks most of home and mother is most likely to write that long postponed letter. It is the time when fathers, whose every day thoughts are bound up in busi- ness cares are most sure to remem- Der their children-their sons and daughters who may be carving their places in life away from the roof tree of home.
 It is the time when families and dear friends love to gather around the same hearthstone and renew in words and acts the love ties that make the world good and happy.
 Christmas day, too, is known far and wide as the day on which the greatest effort is made to bring a little joy to the unfortunate -the hungry. the cold and the neglected Faults are then forgotten, and it is a bad heart indeed that on that day would refuse to render some relief to the lonely, the widow, the orphan, the sick.
 Do not rail at the cost of Christ. mas presents-of the custom that sometimes seems a burden. If you must practice self-denial it is good so to do. The very giving is g reward in itself, and a helI to the whole Christian world that comes from the welding to gether of the people in love is price. less. There is nothing that car take it's place.
 Let us develop this love-not only of blood. and friend, and neighbor but of all humanity. It will be oui richest and best development. Il will best prepare us to live, and he who lives best is best ready tc change to the other life.
 The Star. with deepest gratitude to its friends and patrons, wishes one and all d Merry Christmas anC Happy New Year.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Want Their Salary Lists.

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 24.--The Ne braska State Railway commission Monday morning announced that the Wells Fargo, the Adams, the Ameri- can and the Pacific express compa- nies had failed to state the amounts of the salaries of the officials. The companies were directed to include this information in the reports to the commission. The matter will be re- ferred to the attorney general.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Lawson,s Latest scheme.

New York. Dec. 24.-Thomas w. Lawson, of Boston, who on last Tues day called on President Roosevelt at the White house and who subsequent ly said he would probably make a statement to the public within a few days" will, according to an interview, soon launch new political party. It's candidates for president and vice. president, according to the plan as announced, will be Theodore Roose- welt and Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Rock Island Pleads Guilty.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Pleas of guilty were made Monday by the Rock Island Railroad company in 34 cases
 charging violation of the law prohibit ing the confinement of live stock in
 cars for longer than 24 hours. Judge Landis of the United States district court, before whom the pleas were en- tered, deferred sentence to allow the railroad to show causes for the delays.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Georqla Bank Closed.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 24.-The Neal State bank was closed Monday. Sev- eral hundred persons gathered out side and read the simple line: This bank is in the hands of the state bank examiner" President Thornton. of the institution is confident that all the depositors will be paid in full. No other banks in this city have been affected.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Certainly Fair

OfaiI troubles humanity Is subject to none perhaps causes more acute distress and more frantic efforts for relief than many forms of itching skin troubles. We will tell you a remedy that rarely ever fails-Hunts Cure. One box is absolutely guarnteed to cure any any one case of itching trouble-no matter what the name. If 1t fails, your money is cheerfully refunded.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Lord Kelvin Buried.

London. Dec. 24.-Under the shad- ow of the monument of Sir Isaac Newton and close to the choir of Westminster abbey. the body of Lord Kelvin, the noted English scientist, who died Dec. IT, was buried at noon Monday in the presence of great gathering of scientists representing America, Continental and British SO cleties.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-26
Took 4Iqhest Masonic Degree.

Topeka, Kan. Dec. 24.-A dozen Masons from ovei Kansas and New Mexico were given the S3 degree fin Topeka Monday night. A banquet followed. It used to be that Masons were required to go to Washington to take the 33d degree. Now, however. certain points are designated where the degrees may be conferred once every two years.