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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-17

ST Louis, Mo, Sept. l7.-Three
thousand trained voices will lead in
the song, Dig Her Deep Through
Dixie" when President Roosevelt
reaches St. Louis en- route to the
deep waterways convention in Mem
phis. and it is probable that 5000
people will join in the chorus. The
melody of the new song is that OF
Dixie"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-17

children of o. W. Davis, living near
here were burned TO death yesterday
afternoon in a barn which was set
on fire by a 4-year-old neighbor boy,
with whom the children were play
ing. Two horses, carriage and a
buggy were consumed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-17
ROOMMATE DISAPPEARS.
Young Man Near Hillsboro Also
Misses S24 From His Pocket.

Dung Man Near Hilisboro Also
Misses s24 From His Pocket.
Hillsboro, Texas. Sept. 1.-Two
young men who claimed to he from
the Indian Territory made their aD-
| pearance together At Bynnm. =
small station east Of this place, and
took a room together at boardint
p house They retired together. bu
late In the night one Of them OIL
waking up discovered that his part
ner was absent from the room. A
! further Investigation developed the
fact that $24 in cash sbeiOn gfng to
the one who remained had dfsap-
peared. Deputy Sheriff Gray was In
formed of the circumstances and he
and the loser of the money came to
Hillsboro and overlook him just as
he was entering town along the
rack of the Trinity aud Brazos Val
ey railroad He was placed under
.rrest and returned rhe money
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-17

Montreal, Quebec, Sept. 17.-Men-
ri Pilon was struck over the heart
by a pitched ball in a baseball game
Sunday and died almost instantly.
The ball had passed through the
handsof another player and as ii
struck Pilson he caught the ball
threw it to shortstop and dropped
dead.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-09-17

school huuk~ arT ~puf cash. W
cannot make any exception, to thi-
ulr. cts Drug Store. 81
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
HARTMAN IMPORTING COAL.
Buying Fuel in Australia at Ten Dol. lars a Ton for Use on His
 Railroad Systems.

Omaha, Jan 30-The Hartman rail roads are buying coal in Australia and shipping 1t to the United States for use in the locomotives of the lines of the system. The coal costs the rail roads S10 per ton at the docks in Australia. and by the time San Fran cisco Is reached the cost has become enormous But so scarce is freight cars and motive power on the Harri- man system that it pays the railroads to pay this price for coal rather than to take the cars and engines from gen. eral traffic and devote them to the coal business. Out in Wyoming the great coal camps of the Union Pacific are almost at standstill. Fire in the Cumberland mines prevents work at that place and the Number One mine at Rock Springs. which produced 900 tons daily, is closed because of lack of machinery. The railroad ia short nearly 1000 tons daily iron. that field alone. Several steamers are en route from Australia now with bl- luminous coal for the Hartman sys tenn and the importation will continue until the coal famine is over.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
THE PRESIDENT OBJECTS.
May Reject oklahoma's Constitution if "Jim Crow" Car Provision
 is Inserted.

Guthrie Ok, Jan. 29.-Col. Robert l.. Owen of Muskogee, raturned to Guthrie Monday from Washington, where he had a conference with Pres ident Roosevelt relative to the sep arate coach proposition. He author ized a statement to the Guthrie Lead CT that the president was very much exercised over the prospects of the provision being in the constitution and that he left the inference that he would reject the constitution if it was. Col. Owen stated that the pres ident also objected seriously to the extreme measures of socialistic na- ture that were apparently about to be put in the constitution when the con- vention had up the proposition of making gas lines common carriers. The previous action of the convention did not give the gas industry the right of eminent domain, making, them subject to state regulation with the Idea of keeping the supply in the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
IN THE cHANcERY COURT,
J. J. Johnson Failed to Obey a Court
 Order, But Is Convinced.

Further action was taken yes terday iu the divorce case of Mary l.. Johnson vs. John J.. Johnson. Some time ago a de- cree for divorce was given Mrs. Johnson and MT. Johnson was ordered to deed over to her an S0-acre tract of land and pay her $50 in cash. Upon his failure to comply with this order Johnson was brought before Judge Shaver yesterday and the courts leniency Is all that saved him from serious trouble for his failure to comply with the order to transfer the property. Seeing that he stood good chance of gong to jail for contempt of court, Mir. Johnson promptly made out the deed for the 80 acres of land and Judge Shaver gave him fifteen days in which 10 pay the $50.
 Other cases and action taken
 Henry Hall vs. l.. H. Hall, divorce; dismissed.
 F. NJ. Reeves vs. c. A. Gay; set for February 7.
 c. P. Furr vs. J. ]. House and l.. M. House, decree in rem; debi fixed at S2o5 and property or dered sold.
 Mamie Zeiger vs. Nicholas Zeiger; decree for divorce on on ground of desertion and GUS tody of child awarded plaintiff.
 Addie Herring vs. John Herr. ing; decree for plaintiff on ground of desertion.
 G. V. Wimberly ct al vs. James Lambert, petition for par. tition; cause set for February 16.
 ]. C. Walston vs. Martha Wal ston; decree for plaintiff on ground of desertio1.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Death of Mrs. Mccann.

Mrs. Allen Agnes NJ Cam, wife of William McCanu, passed to the life beyond at the family home in north part of the city last night at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Me Cam has been an invalid for sev- eral years and for the last few weeks she has lost in strength until the final change came last night. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers in Mena, com ing here with her husband and family in 1890. This has been their nome since that date and during this time Mrs. McCann has won the loye and respect of all who came in contact with her kind, sympathetic and patient character. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn Ing at the Catholic church aid the intermeut at the Odd Fellows cemetery. The family circle broken by this death now consist of the husband, William McCann aud four children, K )bert, Helen, Eugene and Marie.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
PRussIAN MINE DISASTER.
Fire Damp Explosion Causes Death of Many Miners-Firc Drives
 off the Rescurers.

Saarbruck, Prussia, Jan 29.-A fire damp explosion occurred about 8 o'clock Monday morning in the Bild- stock shaft of the Reden mine. at Saint Johann-onSaar opposite this town. Up to o'clock Monday after noon the bodies of 164 dead miners had been taken out of the mine, r men dangerously injured had been rescued and more than 100 miners were missing. There were about 600 men working In the shaft when the explosion occurred but half of them were not in the galleries which were wrecked The rescue corps is work ing desperately in efforts to reach the entombed men and 1t Is hoped that some of them will be found alive. The scene at the pit mouth where the families of the miners gathered were most distressing. he Reden mine is owned by the Prussian government.
 Berlin, Jan. 29.-A special dispatch to the Taseblatt from Saarbruck, says that fire has broken out in the Reden shaft and that it win be i'm possible to continue the rescue work. Several hundred men. according to this telegram, are endangered.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
The Guthrie Convention.

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 30-The commit tee on liquor traffic Tuesday morning reported favorably on the separate submission of the question at the same time as the vote on the adoption or rejection of the constitution The con stithtional convention Tuesday morn ing held memorial services in honor at President Mckinley Delegate Asp paid tribute to the martyred presi dent and presented each member with a carnation. Delegate Pitman char acterized the president as the friend of the scuth who had healed over the wounds of reconstruction.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
RAILROADS GETTING EVEN.
Will Furnish the Government No More Cheap Transportation
 For Army or Navy.

Omaha, Jan. 30.-The Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads have re- fused to make any special rates to the government for the shipment Of soldiers en route to the Philippines to and from San Francisco, and the guar, termaster's department of the Depart ment of Missouri is much disappointed the officers expressing themselves in forceful language over the action Of the railroads. Bids were opened in Omaha, for the transportation of 600 men, 800 horses and large amount of equipment, from Forts Robinson and Russell to San Francisco. Only the Union Pacific and Northwestern submitted bids and both bids were for regular and full rates. Railroad off, cials say the government will secure no more cheap fares.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
THE WILL OF A. W. ST. JOHN.
Bulk of the Estate is Left to the Wife
 aud Children

The last will aud testament of A. w. St. John was filed for probate today. It was drawn November 3, l906.
 The homestead, comprising about 55 acres and certain lots in Grandview Heights, together with all household furnishings, stock and implements, were be. queathed to Emma P. St. John, his wife. The provision is made that the sons are to assist in caring for same, from that or other sources provide for her comfort during her life, and al her death share this property equally.
 Mrs. A. B. Ellison, daughter, is given certain real estate, abou IS acres, adjoiniug the home. stead.
 The Star office, realty, business and odswill, is left jointly to the sons, V. w. and K. K. St. John.
 Laura Guthrie, for many years housekeeper in the home, with her daughter Eva, is gwen two lots adjoining the homestead.
 A memoranda found with the will requested that certain per sonal belongings be given as kee osakes to his children and grandchildren.
 Emma P. St. John is named as sole executrix without bond.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
TO HOLD CAMpMEHTING.
The Rev. Dr.. Carradine at Bethesda
 Springs in September.

To the Citizens of Mena anu Polk County;
 We have secured the services of the Rev. Dr, B Carradine uf St. Louis, Mo-. to hold the Be- thesda Springs campmeeting, beginning September l3 to 22. Dr. Carradine needs no Iecom- meudatiou, as he IS an evangelist of national fame. Let me beg all Christian people to compromise for the time being their differ ences nd let us prepare to meet on that occasion in solid array against sin and the devil. For information wanted in regard to the grounds or the meeting, ad- dress with stamp,
 k D. c. Dodd, F, C.,
 Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
MORE ANCIENT ROCKS.
indications Indicating the Presence Long
 Ago of Another Race.

Dick Whisenhunt, the well known farmer from the Cossatott, who, it will be remem bered found a rock on his farm recently which had au inscription written on il in Navajo Indian language, and which he left at F. M. Reeves real estate office, was in the city again today with two more rocks with similar inscriptions thereon.
 The rocks brought in today were taken to Frank Ryiz, the Mexican who translated tue in scription on the first one brought in, but he was unable to read the characters on cue from the fact that letters were broken up in such manner that only half of the letters in the inscription were visible. The other one he read and saId it was the name of the man who did the inscribing on on the rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
swE frENHAm APoLoelzEs.
Governor Of Jamaica Withdraws Let ter to Admiral Davis and Says
 He Is Sorry.

London. Jan. 3O.-The Associated Press learns that the interna- tional phase of the Kingston incl -elt has been finally closed by Governor Swettenham form- ally withdrawing his letter to Rear Admiral Davis and expressing his re- gret for having written it.
 Swettenhams withdrawal of his letter and his apology followed volum- irous telegraphic communications to him from the colonial office. The dis patch which has now closed the incl dent was sent by the governor to the colonial office whence it reached the state department at Washington through the foreign office in the usual course.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
NEW o. o. F. HALL COMPLETED.
Built Especially For Lodge Purposes
 Has Many Conyeniences.

The new Odd Fellows building ou the corner of Mena street and Port Arthur avenue, is now practically finished. Today they are putting on the last coat of varnsh on the inside and the linoleum will be laid tomorrow. This building was especially com structed for lodge building. On the first floor there IS large recention room, where dauces. banquets, etc. can be given. Upstairs IS the main lodge room with numoer of lockers to ac- commodate the different orders that may use the hall.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
 PANAMA IS HEALTHY.
Sanitary Functions Revoiutionized by the Americans Says Chairman
 Shonts Of Canal Commission.

Chicago, Jan 27.-Theodore P, Shonts, whose resignation as chair man of the Isthmian Canal commis- sion was announced on Wednesday last, arrived from Kansas City Friday and spent the night with relatives at Beverly Hills. From sanitary standpoint, Panama is just as good as any place in the United States that I can think of" said M. Shorts. The separation of governmental and sanitary functions on the isthmus has revolutionized conditions SC far as health is concerned. The people who have feared yellow fever on the isth- mus need not worry about it any longer. l would feel just as safe about going to Panama as to Texas. This condition is not confined to the ditch itself. either. T am convert to the theory that mosquitoes have been responsible for the spread of yellow fever. But the sanitary ~au
 thorities have coped with the situa- tion successfully and now there is nothing to fear" Mir Shonts de livered an address before the Chica
 go Commercial club Saturday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
POLK COUNTY HOiS.
An Industry Which Is Profitable and
 Growing in This Section.

Frank Wimberley of the Cen tral Meat Market has been giving his attention to the shipping of hogs from this point recently aud the results of his efforts in this line have been very satisfactory and call attention to the im- portauce and profit in hog rais- ing in Polk county.
 In the last six weeks Mir. Wimberley has shipped from Mena six cars of hogs to the Kansas City market and iu ac- cordauce with the demand for Arkansas bacon the price re- ceived was good, The six cars averaged over 1000 each in the returns to MT. Wimberlg.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Cotton Market Steady.

Cotton has been arriving steadl- ly all the week aud the price is holding it's own. The local receipts since last, Wednesday morLiug have averaged about eight bales per day and the price being paid has been playing be- tween the 9c and 10c marks all week.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Declared Q; unsound Mind.

Oswego, Kan, Jan. 27.--Lee McGill, for number of years past, the as- sociate editor and owner of the Os- wego Independent, has been declared of unsound mind by a jury in the probate court of this county. Phy- sicians assert that he is suffering from paresis and have grave doubts of his ultimate recovery He will be taken to a private institution.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Cause of q Brokers Death.

St Louis. Jan 30 The coroner's inquest Tuesday over the body of w. r. Fife. the Denver mining broker. who dropped dead al the St. James hotel Sunday developed that death was caused by fatty degeneration Of the heart
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31

Washington, Jan. 30-Officials at cuss the report that Gov. Swettenham has withdrawn his letter to Admiral Davis and apologized It is pointed out that the president has taken every means kaown to him 10 make it evil dent that he regards the Kingston cpl de as a closed incl e~t. SO the of- ficills decline 10 comment on it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Rrownfleld Is ParoIed.

Topeka, Jan 30-Dr. J C. Brown field has been paroled from the state penitentiary by Governor Hoch- He was serving a seven-year sentence for perjury in connection with the Jes- sic Morrison murder case from But Ter county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
chIcaao Epidemic Alarming.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-The scarlet fever epidemic which was said by the off C.als of the health department to be lessening has broken out with re newed violence All records were broken Tuesday when 407 new cases were reported
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.
Girl 10 Years of Age Has Been Di.
 yorced and Again Married.

Fort Smith, Jan. 29.-County Clerk Reed and Justice Hiner were confronted with an unusual problem in marriage rights Mon- day afternoon when Perry Stew ard aud Mrs. Mary Collins, both of Braden, called for marriage certificate and ceremony.
 By the statement of the would be bride she was only To years old and in the absence of permit of parent or guardian, not en. titled to marry. In answer 10 inquiries sine made the following statements:
 II am l6 years old. When 1 was married before my mother aud father gave their consent. Both have since died and 1 have been living with the lady who accompanies me, since securing my divorce. have no guardian" "
 ''It is a well known fact that wheu a minor mlrrles she is held to have obtained her m ajority. The question is did she become a minor when she got the divorce :? It is new question, but under the circumstances shown, l per- formed the ceremony, said Jus tice Hiner.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Mayor of Bloomington Missing

Bloomington, H., Jan. 30.-Mayor Alfred c. Erickson of this city is un- accountably missing from his home and is believed to have left the city in d state of mental Arrangement due
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Killed Ru An Iniole

Webb City. Mo, Jan 30.--An icicle falling 170 feet in the Richland nina shaft at Carteryille instantly killed Jack Lavette, a young Kansas City man who had been at work just a week here, Concussion of the brain resnlted.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
IN MEMORY OF MKNLEY.
Carnation Day Generally Observed by Government Officials and
 Others at Washington.
MANY OF THE FLOWERS IN EVIDENCE
Desk of President Roosevelt Adorned With Great Vase of the Beautiful Blossoms, the Favorite of the Mar tyred OSficial--League Sends Out Circular.

Washington, Jan. 30.-This is the G4th anniversary of the birth of Will liam Mckinley. As such anniversary and as "Carnation Day" it is being observed generally in the nations capital Government officials, mem- bers of congress and private citizens are wearing the presidents favorite flower in silent memory of martyred public servant and in the interest of patriotism and good citizenship. Pres- ident Roosevelt had on his desk a great vase of fine carnations, and similar bunch of carnations adorned the desk of Secretary Loeb. Members of the cabinet each wore one of the flowers as they appeared at the cab inet meeting Early Tuesday Post master-General Cortelyou, one of the founders of the "Carnation League of America" presented to each of the bureau and division chiefs and to each member of his own executive staff beautiful carnation to be worn during the day.
 In circular sent broadcast by the trustees of the Mckinley Memorial, it is indicated that the purpose of the "Carnation League of America" is to instill into the hearts and minds of the people a desire for a real patriotic observance of all our national days.
 "Carnation Day, is simple and del- icate sentiment" the trustees continue, "is particularly appropriate as a mem orial to William Mckinley. and in it's broader purpose of fostering genuine national patriotism and good citizen ship it is imbued with the spirit Of William Mckinley. the statesman"
 Canton, O., Jan. "Carnation Day" was observed in the public ehools by the recital of incidents in the life of Mckinley by teachers and pupils. The ohildern Tuesday after noon attended a Mckinley human flag concert wherein 400 girls were dressed to represfrt a human flag. Many floral remembrances were sent to the Mckinley tomb
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to me will please come in and settle by note or other wise.
 2S0d&w1m Dr. F. K. Watkins.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
Movlna Picture Man shot.

Nevada, Mo. Jan. 27.-At Horton. ten miles north of here. F. w. Whip pie, photographer and moving pie ture man of Nevada. was shot by Harlow Humble, a farmer, dying in this city Friday afternoon
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

iIrhiug s'ind, Bleeding protruding Piles Druggais are authorized to refund money if pAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in ( to lA days 50o.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
DAVIS NAMED
 FOR SENATOR
SENATOR LEGATE OF POLK COUNTY
 NOMINATED W0RrHiNGTON
Twn.cent Rate Bill in Hands of Gov- eraor Little and Will Probobly R Approved and Become Law
 -0ne Vote Against It.
Little Rock, Jan, %.

The house took mp the election of United States senator Ex- Gov. Jeff Davis was nominated by Orto Finley of Lawrence county, who made most eloquent speech which was much app plauded. He said that no man ever accomplished as much in so short time as Gov. Davis.
 w K. Balch of Pulaski, ignor- ing instructions for Davis, voted for Clifton K. Breckinridge.
 Carlton nominated Colonel John I Warrington.
 The vote stood: Davis 8S, Worthington I, Breckinridge l.
 In the senate Thomas w. Mi lam nominated Gov. Davis.
 George Legate of Polk county, uortuated Warrington.
 The vote: Davis 30, Worth iugton 1.
 The Ross 2 cent rate bill passed the senate today by a vote of 32 to I. Senator Carlock alone voting against 1t.
 The bill goes to Governor Lit tie today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
In c,,r. n .. Idln nne Day

Tasu Laxlive Bfomo Qunine Tablets Ah dnsgi-ts refuni the money if it fails to cure E. ". Groves sisnatate is on every box 25c
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-31
f,.s Stood tne resr ss Yearz.

The old original Groves Tasteiess Chin Tonic. You know what yon are taking. It is ron and qninine in tsateless t0rn. No cure no pay o0c.