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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Pendleton East Oregonian.
Judge sam White. of Baker City, TIN
Tom Taggart of oregon Democracy
few years ago threw i've dollar hat
through a slIylight seventy-five feel
from the ground in Baker city wher
the band started up The tune o.
DiNic."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa: Please give me a watch
and a hobby horse, and big doll.
Please give me some nuts and candy.
Don't forget me, Santa. / viii have
TO close. Merry Christmas.
Elsie Webb.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring mo
a Tam O'Shanter. pair of gloves,
candy and nuts. 1 am eleven years
old.
Elsie Canning,
1914 Wawaset street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: thought 7
would write you few lines TO let you
know what / would ike to have for
Christmas. i would like to have an
a magic lantern, an air rife soldier
suit and some candy ana nuts, and a
Christmas treet ] guess this is an
/ want this year, SO I win bid you
goodbye 1 would like to have a pair
OF ice skates. From your friend,
Frank r.. Jones,
No. SOB New Castle avenue
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
pair of leggns, pair of gloves,
candy and nuts. have little sister
and she wants a doll. I am ten years
old.
Esther Hoffman
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus viii you please
bring me train of cars and a horn.
and pair of school gloves. and a new
suit of clothes. ana a new coat BRING
them carly ] send you my love.
Your friend,
Elmer Vollmer
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus. VIII you please
bring me new pair of shoes. and a
violin, a pair OF gloves, and pair OF
rubbers, and an umbrella. VIII YOU
please bring them carly in the morn
ing. send you my love and a kiss
Your friend,
Paul Louden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Santa Claus: I thought
would write you few lines to let YOU
know what / would like to have For
Christmas I would like TO have Il
pair of ice skates and some candy and
nuts, and pair of gum boots.
guess this is an / want this year, so
1 viii bid you goodbye
Nictorine Jones.
No. SOB Now CnaLlo nNnnme
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-12-20

Dear Old Kriss Nav I have some
more funny slides and a soldier suit.
and a gun, a horn, drum. a stable
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Notice of Confirmation of Title.
,o All Whom it Nav Cpncern.

To All Whom it May Concern.
 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of April, 1904, by his deed of conveyance, duly executed, acknowl- edged and delivered, and by virtue and authority of the statutes of the state of Arkansas in such cases made and provided, and for and in the name of the said state of Arkansas, F. E. Con. way, Commissioner of State Lands of the said state of Arkansas, sold and conveyed to the undersigned the follow. ing described land situated in Polk county, state of Arkansas, to-wit: The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter, Section 16, Township 2 South, Range 31 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. And all persons who can set up any right to the lands so purchased in consequence of any informality or irregularity connected with such sale or conveyance as aforesaid, are hereby called upon to do so before the Chancery court of Polk county, Arkan. sas on the 10th day of April, 1907, a, which time the undersigned will presen, a petition to said court for confrma ton of her title to said lands.
 This lst day of February, 1907.
 6 6w Mrs. Mynie Sine.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Coming to His Homestead.

0. M. Smith came in yesterday from the old Soldiers Home at Leveuworth, Kas., and i3 on his way to his Montgomery count / homestead, which he entered a year or so ago. Mir. Smith is an old soldier and all alone in the world. After taking up his homestead he over-exerted him. self aud was compelled to go back to the Home for treatment of an old wound which broke out again, but he has improved sufficiently to return and says he prefers to live in this country and keep doing something for him. self than live off Uncle Sam at the Soldiers Home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Commissioners Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that in pu, suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of I's ths Chancerv court of Polk county mads ss and entered on the 18th day of Januars' A. D., 1907, in certain cause (No 235) then pending therein between r' q P. Fur, complainant, and J J. Hons. and l.. M. House, defendants. ths undersigned, as commissioner of sa;S court. will offer for sale at public Ven due to the highest bidder, at the south. east door or entrance of the Countv Court House, in which said court is held in the County of Polk within tbs hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, Saturday, the 2nd day of March A. D. 1907, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot one CD Hipb' land Addition to the city of Mena, Polk County Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security bearing interest at the rate of six Der cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 2nd day of February, A. D. 1907.
 w. I. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
WILL FIGHT INNOCENT LAW.
Preliminary Meeting of Railroad Men Held in St. Louis to Institute
 Concerted Action.

St Louis, Feb 2S.-A preliminary meeting of railroad men representing a number of the roads in Missouri was held Thursday in the office of President A. J. Davidson of the 'Fris- co system with the view of instituting concentrated action against the new two-cent rate law just passed by the legislature. No definite course was agreed upon owing to the absence oi representatives of several roads from the conference. and the meeting re, solved itself into an informal discus sion of the effect of the new law will probably have upon passenger service generally. It was stated that it is likely a conference of presidents and general counsels of the various roads in Missouri will be called at an early day and plan of action will be out lined
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
OF VOLCANIC NATURE
The Earth Disturbance Near Waldron Indicates Heavy Force, Probably
 From an Explosion of Gas.

Waldrou, Ark, Feb. 2 The mysterious force that opened the earth near here several days ago, is still the absorbing topic of conversation here.
 Some believe 1t an earthquake, others Of volcanic nature. This latter seems to be the best found ed. Dr. Bevil, the gcologist, has visited the chasm and says that it was undoubtedly caused by the explosion of gas.
 The chasm is located out in the woods, d short distance from Fourchc river. Just when the upheaval took place IS not known. Many claim that it was accom- panied by loud noise and fol. lowed by rumblings and quakiug of the earth, but the stories cf those who claim to have heard aud felt these place the happen ings at widely varying times.
 That the disturbance was ac- companied by great force is il- illustrated by the immense trees that have been uprooted and the mammoth bouldcrs that were hurled into the creek, almost damming it.
 The location of the chasm is near the old Warren place. The land in that vicinity is of very peculiar formation, bearing evil dences of great upheavals in some by-gone age. It is said to be rich in mineral. Although 1t is re mote at the present time, the Missouri Pacific survey for the extension of the Greenwood branch runs through it.
 Those who have visited the scene, report the chasm as most peculiar one, being as wide al the bottom as at the top. Some tremendous internal force has simply split the earth asunder and pushed the surface apart
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
INJURED REsculNG DOG.

Lou Sorcrison, fridge carpenter working on bridge this side q Gladstone, Minn., was struck by } passing Soo train and thrown into the Heart River. He was dragged out of the water and while critically injured it is not thought that hc will die as a result of the accident.
 Mr. Sorcnson's love for pet dog was what caused the accident. The dog had followed it's master out on the bridge where he was at work. and when the train approached the dog apparently became panicstrick- cn and stood stock still in the mid lle of the track. Sorenson hastencd o its rescue but could nor get out of the way of the train quick cnougl to escape injury to himself, al though the dog was not hurt.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Watches Stolen.

A youth by the name of Young, was arrested yesterday on a charge of having stolen two watches and IS now laying out his fine in the county jail. The lad had taken two watches, tue property of w. A. Scargill, who was stopping at the Commercial Thursday night. Yesterday morning Mir. Scargill missed the watches and upon having Young arrested they were found in his possession. He was taken before Mayor Olncy for trial aud was fined $ and costs. Being unable to pay it he was sent to jail.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Nouice Farmers and Land Owners.

Wanted from 100 to l5,O0O White Oak trees measuring from 20 inches in diameter aud up. Every tree will be blazed, num- bered andIbranded, udcash in your hand before any timber IS removed. If you write me, please give full particulars as to the number of acres you have, the amount of trees, or feet per acre. Also mention where timber lies, sec ton, township and range, county and state. Titles must be A 1. No HOMESTEAD lands wanted. Nv home is in Mena, but my office IS on my horse and under my hat. Address all letters to
 l.. l.. Boone, IT.
 s it Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Acorn School Closed.

After very successful term Prof. Shinu closed his school at Acorn yesterday and in comes tion with the closing his pupils rendered a pleasing entertain ment to large audience at the school house last night. Among those in attendance from this city were Misses Nora Sale, Fife Wiggins, Frankie Nichols, Maude Owens and Messrs. Victor Glaz. ner and James Emhry.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
GOV. LITTLE
 SUFFERS RELAPSE
Changed Condition not Considered Necessarily Dangerous. but Relatives Have Been Called
 to Texas.

Corpus Christi, TsH,, Feb. 22.
 Governor John $. Little of Ar kansas suffered relapse yester- day aud is now in sauitarium near this city. The relapse came Wednesday night, and tele. grams were sent to his relatives lu Arkansas. He has been im- proving in health rapidly up to the time of the relapse.
 Dr. Spohn, who is attending Governor Little says that he needs absolute rest and no visit ors were allowed to see him to- day.
 Little Rock, Feb. D. Paul Little, private secretary to the governor, received a telegram yesterday morning from Mrs. John s. Little stating that Gov crnor John $. Little had suffered d relapse. Governor Little is at Corpus Christi, Tex. and 1t was stated had been improving rapid ly. The telegram to Paul Little yesterday morning did not state whether the condition of his father was serious and he com- municated with Corpus Christi later in the day by long distance telephone, He stated yesterday afternoon that from information giren him by long distance tele- phone his fathers condition is not serious, and that the relapse is simply slight change. His father, he stated had been able to walk about on the beach for several hours each day, and is now confined to the house again. Dr. Little of Greenwood, who has been at home tor several days, owing to the rapid improvement Of his fathers condition, was communicated with yesterday and left last night for Corpus Christi to be with his father.
 The telegram yesterday au- nouncing change for the worse ia the condition of Governor Little was surprise here. For several days Governor Little has been improving in health rapidly, and has been taking daily walks along the beach at Corpus Christi.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Road Petition.

To the Honorable County Court of Polk County, Arkansas:
 We, the undersigned freeholders of Polk county. Arkansas, petition your honorable court to open a new county road as follows:
 Beginning at the half mile corner on the section line between sections 16 and 9, townships south, range 30 west, and extending east on said section line be- tween sections 10 and 15, II and 14, thense in an easterly direction to the crossing of the Irons Fork river on the Cherry Hill road; distance, about three and three-fonrths miles.
 w. P. Whisnant,
 U. l.. Thacker. ct al.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28

Eys-s szzs s-=zz.s--s x--r-slpk -.1G retained counsel because of threats against her. He had heard the dis trict attorney proposed to have he. indicted
 Mir. Jerome said no such statement had been made He did not deny the intent.
 Mr. Hartridge was later served with subpoena, requiring produc- ton of Stanford Whites letters Ht said he would not comply.
 District Attorney Jerome says Mrs. Thaw's cross-examination can not be finished in less than day and half
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United
 States Land Office.

Camden. Ark, Feb., 2, 1907 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by SAMUEL SEXTON, contestant, against homestead entry No 24O04, made December 15 1900, for southwest quarter northeast quarter, south one-half northwest quarter section 1 and southeast quarter southeast quarter, section ?. township IS, range 28 W, by William D. Evans. contestee, in which it is alleged that said William D. Evans has wholly abandoned said track of land and changed his residence therefrova since September 1902, said parties are hereby notified to appear respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q, ID. on March IS, 1907. before W. l. Green, Clerk of Polk County, in his office al Mena, Arkansas. land that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on March 26. 1901 before) the Register and Receiver at tho United States land office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed January c8. 1907 set forth facts which show that after due diligencs personal service of this notice can not bs made. it is hereby ordered and directed thsl such notice be given by due and proper publication. [
 H q. Friedheim, Register.
 E, A. Schicker, Receiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior. Land Office at
 Camden. AkrAnsns Enhrnaru ID Ion,

Department of the Interior. Land Office at
 Camden. Akransas, February l2 1907
 Notice IS hereby given that LON $. SYKES oi Board Camp, Arkansas. has filed notice of of his claim, viz. Homesteaf Entry No ysS0s made May 22, 1905. for the north hsif northwest quarter southeast quarter northwest quarter. southwest quarter northeast quarter section and that said proof will be m de before clerk Of the eircut court of Polk county, in his office ~ MenA- Arkansas on Apriis. 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultiva- ton of the land namely: John A. Masters. Jacob F. Masters, Joseph F. Hass, Nolie D McKeeveT, all of Board Camp, Arkansas. Feb. 2l. H.G. Friedheim. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of Interior, Land Office at
 Camden, Arkansas. February 12, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that JOHN MID- DAUGH of Acorn, Ark, has filed notice of of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No 23503 made July 5. 1900, for the north one~haif southwest quarter, south oneshalf northwest quarter, section I3, township 1 &. range 30 w., 9th r. NJ Arkansas, and that said proof will Do mace before Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk county ir his office at Mena. Arkansas, April, s, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva~ tion of the land. viz:
 William Slopman Christopher c. Jordan, Elias Jefferson, Tartar and Jessie Bass, all of Acorn. Arsansas
 Feb2i II, G. Friodheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A Real Lemon.

Talk about lemon. ssaid newly engaged man, as he rubbed his hands wildly through his hair. T thought was on the wrong track when asked | girl to marry me. But she accepted III right and gave her an engagement ring.
 Imagine how felt when called to lake her to the theater last night and she greeted me in hat trimmed with 'emons. l almost tainted at the night, hut apparently she didn't notice my embarrassment, for she smiled sweet and asked mellow l liked them. Ind now I'm wondering whether it's Ill off and whether I'll get back the ing"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
President to Speak at Harvard.

Washington Feb. 23. Notwith- standing Friday was national holi- day, President Roosevelt spent busy day, most of the time being occupied in his office on public business. Friday afternoon the president le- ceived about 150 members of the Naval League of the United States now meeting here. Later in the day he will leave Washington for two- days visit to Boston and Groton. Mass, where he goes to see his boys at college. Saturday. he will attend a reception by the Harvard Union af Cambridge. at which he will make an address.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Harnesss and Hardware.

I have a big line of single and double buggy harness, collars, brides, whips. suit cases, tcle- -copes, pants, varnishes. brushes. blow lines. and gear, etc, and can save you money.
 Milham's Harness Shop, 74t on South Mena street.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Nehraska Amendment vaIld.

Lincoln Neb., Feb. 2S.-The Ne brasSa supreme court in an opinion handed down Thursday declared valid the amendment to the state constitu. tion adopted by the voters at the last election providing for the crea. ton of railway commission of three members The opinion enables the commission to begin work imme diately
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
THE WASHINGTON TEA.
Ladies of the Baptist Church Enter
 tain in True Colonial Style,

The Colonial Tea, given by the ladies of the Baptist church, yesterday, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Jackson, was quite a success both financially aud socially. Nearly 150 guests were served during the afternoon and evening, and sum of S25 will be realized for the new church fund.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Bahy,s Death.

The little baby of Mrs. Connor.
 who lives out near Pryor's mill, died last night after short ill- ness. It's remains were inferred in White Oak cemetery this after noon with short funeral service conducted by Rev. William Cook sey of the First Baptist church.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE }, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land ofhce,

United States Land Office,
 Camden. Ark.
 Jan i6. ls0s. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress oi June 8, 1878. entitled An act for the sale oi timber lands in the states of California, ore gon. Nevada. and Washington Territory as extended to all the Public Land States by ac' of August {, f8p2.
 ROBERT A. BEYREk of south Bend. Coun- ty of St. Joseph. State of Indiana. has this day tiled Tn Uis affice his sworn statemt mt No. 71u. for the purchase of the east half southwest quarter of section No. 2S. in township No. ss., range No. 2a w. 5fh P. NJ. Ark. and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber ar stone than for agri- cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before clerk of the circuit court of Polk county, in his office at Mena. ATkan. sas on Monday the sth day of April. 1907. He names as witnesses
 George VI. Heath, Big Fork, Ark. Charles A, Farnam, Frank Mulholland south Bend, Ind, and Orvillc s. Moore, Mena, Ark
 Any and all persons claiming adyerely ihe above-described lands are requested to ne their claims in this oifice on or before said Nth cay of April, 1907.
 January si H G. Friedman, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
ARKANSAS
 LEGISLATURE
Bill Increasing Tax to Pay Old Sol. diers Pension Passed Action on Demurrage Bill--Solons Work
 Yesterday.

Little Rock, Feb. 2. Contrary to expectations the legislature failed to adjourn last night, un- til Saturday morning in order to do honor to the "Father of His Country" It was generally un- derstood that the house and senate would adjourn until Saturday, and that law making body of tue land might set an example to the people in the observance of this day, but on vote the motion was lost.
 After spending two days debat- ing the Barker and Coleman de- murrage bills the house this even- tug rejected the Coleman measure and dopted the proposed amend ments to the Barker bill and or dered 1t passed to it's third read reading.
 A letter from United States Senator James H. Berry with reference to the committee to iu- vestigate the conditions of the Confederate Home was read. Senator Berry suggested that Colonel Ben 5. Johnson and others be named on the committee. Also that new board for the control of the Home be appointed.
 MT. Black, of Sebastian county, offered resolution to empower the speaker 10 appoint a com- mittee to draft a bill to eliminate bucket shops. After a lengthy debate, the resolution was defeat ed.
 The senate passed the follow ing bills today; Increasing the Confederate pention tax from one mill to one and one-half mills. The bill passed the house last week and will enable the Pension Board to pay pensioners one hun dred cents on the dollar. Here tofere 65 per cent has been the per centage.
 Bills introduced in the senate were:
 By Senator Amis, to encourage immigration in the state, author izing the Commissioner of Apri- culture to appoint agenty in other states and equip offices to secure desirable farm laborers.
 By Senator McColl, to regulate tue removal of county seats. Counties having court houses costing in excess of S10,000 shall not be removed.
 By Senator Lee, to give cities oI the first class enlarged powers regarding the erection of build ings.
 The Committee on Public Health tonight reported favor ably ou the Patterson anti-patent medicine bill with an amendment requiring physicians to write all prescriptions in English and re- quiring pharmacists tu write the contents of the bottle in the English language when required to do so.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
For Sale.

l64-acie farm in vicinity of Waters, Ark, 50 miles from Mepa. LOO acres under fence; 56 acres iu cultivation; IA acres in mead w; 60 acres fiue timber land: good water; one tenant house. For further information write or gall on J. k. Crawford, Waters. Ark. Farm miles east Of Waters. "A
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Blacksmith Tools for Sale.

1 have full set of good black smith tools which 1 will dispose Of at very reasonable price. Anyone wishing to purchase same will please call at the George North farm about two and one half miles east.
 7 lm* Mrs. G. w. North.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A HAPPY SURPRISE.
Young Friends of Miss Grace Wootton
 Help Her Celebrate.

In response to a prearranged plan of large number of her young friends, a jolly crowd met on the corner at the Mena hotel last even ing and went in a body to the Com mercial college dormitory on College Hill to give surprise to Miss Grace Wootton, the occasion being in re- membrance of hor fifteenth birth day.