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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27
storm at Kansas City.

Kansas City. June 26-ln an ',s, irical wild storm Monday night ,o, ,oa owing the hottest day of the year ~. 0ss ,eet of the covered walk at Eleo''s park was blown down, entsiiins .oss of s10000. Property all over u,s own suffered. The street car s' lem was tied up for an hour ana s'es .ric lights and telephones were oS~ aged
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27
COOPERATIVE PICNIC.
Farmers Union, Odd Fellows and Ma.
 sons at Rocky July 4.

There will be union picnic on July 4, at Rocky. There will be very able speakers to enter tain the people. H. Beecner Lewis, state lecturer of the Farm ers' Union, of Brinkly. Ark, will be there and the Hon. o. F. Pyles of Texas is expected. Everybody invited.
 c. B. Connally,
 J. c. Terrell,
 w. +. Rind,
 Committee.
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oBITuARY.

William Richard Gibson was born January II, 1861, and died May z, 1907. He was the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. William Gib. son. A wife, three children, aged parents, two brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives aud friends are left to mourn his going.
 Funeral services were held at grave by the Rev. ]. l.. Riding aud Dr. R. T. Copnally.
 Wheu we come to pay the last
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and little daughter Grace, left for Gillham Sunday, where they will visit relatives and friends.
 Lilac.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27
Children's Day at Divers Chapel.

Quite a number of people gath cred at Divers Chapel last Sunday to hear the children sing praises to their Savior. They sang loud and clear and spoke earnestly. Solos were sung by the Rev. Mr. Small, Miss Della Tubbs presiding at the organ. At 10 o'clock the merry boys and girls marched to the har- Dor singing Marching to My Heav- enly Home"
 PROGRAM
 Prayer by Bro. Small.
 Opening song by choir.
 Welcome address by MT. Joplin.
 Recitations by Miss Myrtle Lamb, Monroe Riding, Vera Tubbs, Clar- ence Lamb. Jerry Vincient, Fife FL more, Pearlie Tubbs, Nellie Hoover, Alvin Vincient, Marie Elmore and Thurman Tubbs, Pearlie Tubbs, Pauline Lance, Earline Hill, Nettie Riley, Nettie Clement. May Hoover, Jennie Hoover, Miss Della Tubbs, Miss Frances Imoe, Calvin Vincient and Miss May Imoe.
 Solo by Miss May Imoe.
 Solo and chorus by little girls.
 A June song. X K
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

True the saving of money ls s;t habit; why not get into the s' 40. of saving your money, ano ,,sr. posit in the Farmers ana ~ re@pss per eent pina interest ~ "sD4 d6i.wlt
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

P. K. Miller was up from Hat field last week and purchased a fine surrey for his family's use.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Mack Read. of the Kamischi Valley in the Territory, was trad ing in Mena Saturday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Miss Dickson is employed by a iewelry firm of McAlester ana goes back to work with renewed Vitality and appreciation ot Mens as a health resort.
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l.. B. Smith of Park Rapids, Minn., is in Meua with a view to coming here to make his home.
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News Notes and Personals

George Sherman of Odeu was in Mena Tuesday.
 Mrs. H. M. Barbam was a Hatfield visitor Saturday.
 J. B. Hendricks reports a very dry country ten miles west of Mena.
 Prosecuting Attorney J. $. Lake of De Queen was in the city Friday.
 Mrs. Henry Whisenhunt of near Acorn is reported to be seriously ill.
 G. K. Howard and J. ]. Allen of Rich Mountain were down Sat day trading.
 Walter Morris is up from De Queen calling on his many friends in this city.
 T. C. Courier returned Thu; s. day from visit with a daughter at Argenta, Ark.
 N. F. Richardson. postmaster at Hatfield was transacting busi- ness in Mena Friday. w. A. Hughes has returned from weeks visit at his old home near Board Camp. F. J. Rosbach is preparing to build nice 5room residence on West Port Arthur avenue.
 Mrs. J. H. Naler and little daughter were in from Rocky Fri day doing some shopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Burt Todd and A. F. Easter day left Monday for Thorn asville to locate camping grounds that are free from ticks and chig- gers and surrounded by fishing holes full of fish that will bite. They are expecting to take the ladies out next week.
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A. s. Heath and family of Danville, Ark. are visiting MT. Heath's father, G. c. Heath.
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Mrs. Pauline Kirschke. mother of the Rev. George kirschke, came in Monday from her home in Ft. Smith, bringing her grand son, Walter kirschke, who will spend the summer with bis pa rents here. Walter has been att tending school iu Ft. Smith. Mrs. Kirschke returned to her home Tuesday morning.
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 c. w. Copclin and wife drove out to attend big fish fry on tue Ouachi,a near Egger Satur- day morning.
 ". A. Bean of Granniss Tues day applied for and received li- cense to marry Miss Hattie Brad- ley of Galena, Howard county.
 The Oliver Chapel Children's day was one of the most success ful affairs ever held in that dis trict aud every one had a good time yesterday.
 Joe Cowden and family, former ly residents of this city, who tor the past two years have been living in Sha wnee, Okla, have returned to again make their home here.
 ]. E. Wood, the undertaken, has been at work for several days cleaning and repairing the Hop kins building on South Mena street, where he will be found after this week.
 The date of the picnic at the Tom Morris sawmill ou Big Fork on the Mt. Ida road has been changed and the event will take place on the 18th of July instead of the 5rd, as previously an- uouuced.
 The Olympia restaurant is closed and on the door sign saying: "Gone to take our an- nua, bath. If we survive will open again on the 2Sth." MT. and Mrs. Chambers are on the Galveston excursion.
 Another Kansas City man, Frank Grafton, son of Train master Grafton of this city, is removing the Missouri wrinkles from his brow and planning his next visit to Meua a year in ad- vance, all on account of the water and air in Polk county.
 Mrs. Will Holmes, who has been visiting relatives and friends out near Egger for the past month. left Saturday alter noon tor her home at Maud. Okla. She was accompanied by Mrs. Harper, who expects to visit there several weeks.
 Tom Peters has just completed and shipped horsepower swing or flying jenny for Messrs. Can- non & Foster. The first stand will be made at Pughtowu, l. T., on the 4th of July. The swing runs smoothly and the owners ex- pect 1t to be money-maker.
 w. F. Graham of Howard was Tn the city last week and reported all crops doing we'll in his region, especially his young orchard. He says new sawmil, has just been put in there. Mir. Graham had just received word of the death of an only brother in Ohio.
 Miss Claremont Dickson left for her home, McAlester I. T.. Monday after a pleasant visit with the family of | N. Wood
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

c. M. Allen of Mena, accom- panied by his nephew, Fred Al len, bookkeeper for the Crutch- field Lumber Company at Blan- sett, called at the office oi The Star last week. Fred says he looks forward to time when he can live in Meua, and will keep m touch with The Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

c. w. Copclin and wife drove out to attend big fish fry on tue Ouachi,a near Egger Satur- day morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

The Olympia restaurant is closed and on the door sign saying: "Gone to take our an- uuai bath. If we survive will open again on the 28th." Mir. and Mrs. Chambers are on the Galveston excursion.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Mrs. J. H. NaIer and little daughter were in from Rocky Fri day doing some shopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Another Kansas City man, Frank Grafton, son of Train master Grafton of this city, is removing the Missouri wrinkles from his brow and planning his next visit to Meua a year in ad- vance, all on account of tue water and air in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

The date of the picnic at the Tom Morris sawmill ou Big Fork on the Mt. Ida road has been changed and the event will take place on the 18th of July instead of the 3rd, as previously an- bounced.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

". A. Bean of Granniss Tues. day applied for and received a li- cense to marry Miss Hattie Brad- ley of Galena, Howard county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Miss Claremont Dickson left for her home, McAlester I. T.. Monday after a pleasant visit with the family Of J, F. Wood,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Joe Cowden and family, former ly residents of this city, who tor the past two years have been living in Sha wnee, Okla, have returned to again make their home here.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

The Oliver Chapel Children's day was one of the most success ful affairs ever held in that dis trict aud every one had good time yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

J. E. Wood, the undertaken, has been at work for several days cleaning and repairing the Hop kins building on South Mena street, where he will be found after this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

w. F. Graham of Howard was Tn the city last week and reported all crops doing we'll in his region, especially his young orchard. He says new sawmil, has just been put in there. Mir. Graham had just received word of the death of an only brother in Ohio.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

F. J. Rosbach is preparing to build a nice 5room residence on West Port Arthur avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Mrs. Will Holmes, who has been visiting relatives and friends out near Egger for the past month, left Saturday alter noon tor her home at Maud. Okla. She was accompanied by Mrs. Harper, who expects to visit there several weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27
WlcKES ITEMS.

Rocky, June 24, 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

George Sherman of Oden was in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-27

Tom Peters has just completed and shipped horsepower swing or flying jenny for Messrs. Can- non X Foster. The first stand will be made at Pughtowu. l. T., on the 4th of July. The swing runs smoothly and the owners ex- pect 1t to be a money-maker.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-12
FAMOUS NOVELIST is
LIVING IN POVERTY

London, July l2-Profound surprise was
created here yesterday on receipt or the
news that Ouida, most famous OF living
women noyelists and most bitter critic or
America and American institutions, has
for many months been in the direst want
In Italy, at times being actually IN want
OF food.
For the past few months this distin-
guished woman has been making her
home in a milkman's squahd nut AT Mas
sarosa, eight miles from Lucca, ltaiy'
where in the days OF her affluence she
lived In great luxury.
Ouida, whose name Is Louise DE La
Rance. has written not fewer than three
score books and many of them have been
perenially salable. Those who knew her
In Lucca believed her to be possessed OF
an ample fortune
II Is said that an investigation OF her
condition proves that her absolute ignor-
ance OF the value OF money and or busi-
ness methods is responsible for her pow
erty. her wealth being dissipated In ex-
travagances and In foolish investments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-12

The Hague. July 12.-The French propo-
sition regarding declarations OF war and
the opening OF hostilities and the amend
ments thereto were today discussed by
the subcommittee to which the questions
were referred The American, British and
japanese delegates gave the adhesion of
their governments TO the principle OF the
French proposal. which was 10 the ef-
feet that there shall be a declaration OF
war before the opening of hostilities. Gen.
Horace Porter observing that while IL
simpliied forms now used by this asso-
citation and directs that those forms be-
ing used in the publications OF the asso-
citation in accordance with the rule now
In force.
The National Educational association
believes that the forces oc this world
should be organized and operated in the
interests OF peace and not OF war: wc
believe that material, commercial and So
cial interests OF the people OF the United
States and OF the whole world demand
that the energies of these governments
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-12

Testifying in his own behalf In tho
steunenberg murder trial today William
% HAYWOOD denied that he had any con
eern In or any knowledge OF plot 10 XIII
steunenberg. Speaking deliberately. Hay
wood said II don't think ever thought
81 Steunenberg after / lett ldaho IN lsi,
Haywood said Orchadd had been at MS
mouse three or four iimes Most OF the
members OF the union when I'm Denver
called at his home. He said he never call
ed on Orchard. 80
l"Did Won ever have anything 10 do with
buying a horse and buggy for orchard
10 go out on killing expeditions withg
asked Mr.. Darrow.
mo sir, never.
HAYWOOD said Orchard came one day 10
Headquarters with a colored man and SAID
George Pettibone wanted TO know II re
could trade the rig for a gray mare Which
the Federation owned. as Petubone want
ed the mare for one OF his delivery was-
pms ...,r>
DENIED TALKING WITH ORCHARD
The witness denied positively that ne
had talked 10 Orchard or planned with
him the killing OF Sherman Bell Gov.
Peabody. James Hearn, David Monat or
Judges Goddard and Gabbert. He declar-
ed that Orchards story on the witness
stand was the first he had heard or the
matter. -
Haywood first met steve ADAMS III i9'-'
he said the s75 he sent 20 Adams at Og-
aen when the latter wired he was In jail
there. was his CHaywood's) own money;
Adams had been out prospecting ana had
stated on leaving Denver that II he struck
anything he would locate Haywood on H.
Adams and his wife left Colorado I'm
the spring OF 1905. Haywood said that
some time later he received a letter
from Mrs Adams saying she ana
Adams had located a homestead IN
Oregon. They needed little relief,
promising TO pay II back in butter
and eggs. Thirty dollars was sent 10
them. The next he heard OF ADAMS
was when the latter was arrested. AS
10 the letter he wrote 10 Harry Or
rhard's wife, Nov. Is, 1905. Haywood
said his note was In reply TO one from
Mrs Orchard, inquiring as TO her hus-
bands whereabouts. He told her what
he knew about Orchard. He had no
Way of knowing where Orchard was,
except as the latter had told him his
plans for going TO Alaska Haywood
laid he did not care 10 tell Mrs. Or
rhard what her husband had said as 20
his determination not to return TO
her.
Haywood declared he knew abso-
lutely nothing OF the plot against Gov
steunenberg.
II don't know that I had thought
Of him after / left the state OF Idaho.
Had Gov. Steunenberg ever tried TO
get back into politicsT
mo sir"
Had he shown any disposition to
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-12

that he had better go back to Provi-
dence.
II was admitted that the requisition
papers were regular. and then counsel Tor
Basslng rested their case. j. Jerome
Hahn. counsel for II. w. Comstock.
moved that the petition for the writ be
denied.
Judge Stearns said after Mr. Hahn had
argued briefly against the granting of the
writ that he understood a fugitive from
Justice TO be one who was In the state
when the crime was committed was
charged with the crime, and In another
Mr.. Hahn then took up the question OF
the governors right TO Issue extracition
papers second time. He maintained
that while II might not be right to re-
quire a citizen to go TO another state TOO
many times TO answer charge. that IL
would not be unreasonable 10 require him
to so do two or three times
Mr. Bassett began his argument TO the
court by stating that his honor sat as the
final tribunal In this case. and the appeal
was only to the supreme court OF the
United States. Mr.. Bassett then de-
clared there was no case reported In
which the governor OF state had ever
granted reauisition papers twice In the
same case.
The charge against Bassing now
was the same one upon which. he had
been once told TO go free by the state
OF New York. Bassing then ceased.
Mr.. BaSSett argued, 10 ~ lukitlNc
from Justice and never. so far as the
offense under consideration could be
held. fugitive from justice again.
All the cases, Mr.. Bassett urged, held
a man was a fugitive only where the
state which he left had reasonable
opportunity to prosecute him for a
crime. "Is the citizen to he constantly
brought from one state to another and
put 10 great expense on the same
charger"
Mr.. Bassett next made an argument
on the constitutional rights OF the ac-
cused. lie said that the New York
supreme court had gone very far In
upholding the right OF the court to
review the action OF the executive in
extradition proceedings.
Mr. Hahn said the executive had un-
doubtedly taken all the questions
raised by Mr.. Bassett under considera-
ton.
Judge Stearns intimated that II was 10
be assumed that the executive OF the
state had acted properly in this matter
In the absence OF preponderating proof
that the decision was wrong and there
was an absence OF such here the court
would not interfere
At this point Mr.. Bassett said that he
wished to prepare papers for a writ Of
error. Judge Stearns then adjourned the
case Till tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock,
when the court will formally announce
its decision.
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haywood DENIES
KNOWING OF PLOT
become active in mining matters?"

become active in mining matters?"
mo sir"
HIS FIRST KNOWLEDGE
The first Haywood heard OF the assas-
sination was I'm the papers which reported
that union card had been found I'm the
effects OF Thomas Hogan. who had been
arrested on suspicion.
At miners headquarters there was
question as 10 who Hogan was. the con-
sensus of opinion being that It was Or
chard who had used that name in leav-
ing Cripple Greek 10 seek employment
elsewhere.
The first definite information came I'm
the cipher telegram from Simpkns
which was translated al first; Can get
counsel for Hogan?" but which was af-
terwards corrected TO read: Cannot get
counsel for Hogan"
Haywood's explanation OF sending the
800 draft TO Jack simpkins on Dec. p,
1905. was as follows:
"Smpkns came TO Denver early In De-
cember TO attend "A meeting OF the execu-
tive board lie drew $23l.50 per diem and
travelling expenses while there.
Cashing check for this he gave Hay
wood 500 and asked him 10 forward II TO
Spokane before Christmas Simpkins said
he was going on a trip, and did not want
to take all the money with him.
Haywood said he could not recall
whether he bought the draft and mailed
H. or whether one OF the Federation's s
stenographers attended 10 the matter
Witness said he had not seen Smpkins
since the executive board matter.
When the matter Of employing counsel
for Orchard and 20 look after the inter-
ests OF the organization first came up.
Haywood said he and Meyer consulted
with counsel Murphy. who. after consid-
ering the subject for a day or two, ad-
vised the employment OF Mr.. Nugent
The defense offered in evidence let
ter written by Murphy TO Nugent, but 1t
was ruled out by Judge Wood as imma-
terial.
Haywood told OF the final employment
OF Fred Miller OF Spokane to defend Or
chard
what was the first you knew OF any
intention TO arrest you in connection with
the MURDER"
When I was arrested"
Witness then related the story OF his
arrest, the denial OF a right TO consult
counsel and the trip 10 Boise on special
train in charge OF Gen Bulkeley Wells,
a member Of the Mine Owners associa-
tlon. When first brought TO Boise the
prisoners were taken TO the state peniten-
tiary. being later removed 10 the county
jail at Caldwell.
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NIGHT EMPLOYEES
Of CITY WANT A
HALF DAY OFF

A delegation comprising about half
the night force OF laborers In the de-
partment OF public works waited upon
Mayor Patrick j. Mccarthy early thls
morning I'm his office at the city nan
and solicited his intercession with the
proper authorities 10 the end that they
may receive some OF the municipal
favors that have been distributed with
such lavish hand to the rocking chair
brigade while the common laborers
have been ignored.
I'VE want Justice. Mr.. Mayor said
one OF the spokesmen. The DAY
laborers have received Saturday half-
holiday and we have received nothing,
city's work undone, but we do want
10 get pay for what we do"
The mayor made number OF in
quiries I'm order TO ascertain fully the
occasion to point out TO them that he
had no voice in the matter and 10
make plain the fact that the city coun-
ell could not remedy their grievances.
THE commissioner OF public works
is the final. i'm fact the sole authority,
and you must see him" he said.
Il am willing TO advise with you
as 10 the best method OF proceeding
and would be pleased TO meet COM
mittee of your body for that purpose.
said, as he pointed n lean index finger
at them, that you will owe me moth
ing for anything ] may be able TO
do for you. | shall do what I can In
a part of the people you are entitled
10 the best efforts the mayor can make
I'm your behalf"
You're a good man. God bless you
said one OF the delegation. We're for
you anyway"
"All right. / can't help that. good
bye" said the Hon. Il. j.. as he smil-
ingiy dismissed the delegation.
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BASSINC CASE GOES TO
THE U. S. SUPREME COURT

Jacob Bassings petition for writ OF
habeas corpus. which Judge Stearns In
ne superior court intimated today he
would deny, will be- taken 10 the United
States supreme court on a writ OF error.
Gov. HdgG. s decided couple OF days ago
mat Bassing should be sent back TO New
York state on requisition papers.
Bassing has as attorneys f. ID. Bassett.
L. g. HOFFMAN and Frank III. Hamil.
They applied TO the superior court for a
writ OF haIbeas corpus on the announce
ment by Gov. Higgins OF his decision.
The citation was returnable before Judge
5tearns today and great interest was
taken in the case.
The New York authorities want Basslng
30 answer an indictment charging grand
larceny. This controversy grows out OF
the failure OF b. w. Comstock. Basslng
and Assistant Secretary OF State Parker
were the witnesses In court today. IL was
admitted by counsel that the case in
volved some very nice points, which, not
Withstanding the innumerable cases that
have been before the courts on individual
rights. have not as yet been settled.
Bassington testified that one case
against him was dismissed I'm New York,
on motion of his counsel, the district at
borney consenting thereto. He told OF
hearing that another case was TO be
brought against him and going with his
counsel on Monday June 2. 10 the magis-
traits court In New York and the judge
saying there was nothing against him and