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The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
GOV. LITTLE IMPROVING.
His Complete Recovery, Though Slow.
 Seems Assured.

Gov. Little if much better. He IS showing more rapid improve ment than ever. Better than at any time since first taken.
 While walking this week he waved his hat at the Iron Noun tain, trainand was given a roar of cheers from the passengers. This will be good news 10 a patient people who have waited long.
 Dr. Hesterly said: "We do not want to mislead the people nor tell them more than is true. Governor Little will recover. His recovery is slow, but more rapid the last few days that ever be- fore. ."-Greeuwood Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
CHANcERY COURT.
Judge Shaver Opened the Regular
 October Term Today.

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 October Term Today.
 Judge James D. Shaver con- vened the October term of the Polk county chancery court Mon- day morRing which will be in ses- sion several days.
 There are about fifty cases on the docket. There are eight divorce which come up for hearing at this term of court, as follows:
 M. c. Brewer vs. Adeline Brew CT.
 Bertha Rickett vs. Wesley Rickett.
 w. G. Landrum vs. Mary Lan- drum.
 F. H, Hamilton vs. k. NJ. Hamilton.
 Sarah Neighbors vs. Henry Neighbors.
 w. F.. Stone vs. Lizzie Stone.
 May Herring vs, George Her ring.
 Newton Youngblood vs. Mar tha Youngblood.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
Probate Court.

The October term of the Polk county probate court was in ses- sion at the court house Monday. Judge Prickett was kept quite busy disposiug of the business, consisting chiefly of approving letters of administration and guardians, allowance of claims against estates, etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
The Cotton Market.

There has been little change iu the local cotton market during the past few days, the price being l1H cents. Up to noon today l90 bales have been marketed here this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

neig borhood everything IS ia prosperous condition, many new settlers are coming in and many improvements are being made m the town of Granniss, among them being a first class cotton gin which is now in operation.
 Mir. aud Mrs. M. A. Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. k. A Tomlin- son, proceeded by heavily load ed wagon of camp equipage ana provisions, left last Thursday, iu a big hack also heavily loaded, for a two weeks camping anu hunting trip in the mountains west oi Mena. c. M Ferguson, w M. Caldwell and V. w. o.' Johu left on horseback last TIT day morning to join them a' the camp grounds
 H. P. Rooie of Webster Cltn. Ia.. who has purchased nan interest Tn the News Democla' plant, arr,ved in he city Sunosy night acc mpauied by h s son. Ed, and the latler's wife iue elder Mir. Roble's wife, daugn' and another son are expected 10 arrive shortly Mf. Robe anu family will occupy the Dr' Maa we'll residence on Seventh stfee"
 Dr. and Mrs. NJ. K. kegan oi Eureka Springs, who seVels, months ago purchased a ia's tract of land in the east par. .loa ~, the county, consisting ot ioVu acres, arrived in the city Iueseay night, and Wednesday dfoss out 10 inspect their property anu have same surveyed.
 K. D. Wood, who came in liop, his farm near Standing nov" several days ago to receive 'eas ment for au injured ankle wa able to be out Wednesday,
 F. F.. Hammer has moveu n family down from Howard to givs his children the advantage O. '"s Mena schools this winter.
 Bob Pir,ie is moving his lam,s from Grapniss back 10 the'r noHs AHnnl-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
Sale Of Bed Blankets.

Wepurchased for cash one thousand pairs of cotton and wool Blankets from we'll known manufacturer who was pushed for money to carry on his business We made an offer and secured the entire lot at great price concession.
 Price on Double Cotton Blankets soc to S2 per pair, worth one third more. Wool Blankets S2.O0 to $500.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Sim Lawrence of Shady was ID the city on business Saturday.
 Bob Moore of Black Springs was trading in town last week. l J. l.. Oliver of Rust was trans acting business in Mena Monday.
 John Steel of Big Fork trans acted business in town Saturday. Benson Bates of Big Fork was in the city Tuesday buying goods. ]. G. Johns of Hatton was ningling with Mena friends Fri day.
 Sim Lawrence of Shady was transacting business in Mena last week,
 Abe Collins, young attorney of De Queen, was in the city Monday.
 l. o. Gates of Hatfield was her Tuesday looking after business matters.
 | Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dover of Hatfield were shopping in Mena Saturday.
 | John Burns, merchant at Wa ters, was in the city last Friday on business.
 | T. J. Edwards of Big Fork, was transacting business in the city Monday. w. P. lnnman, merchant at Red Bird was in the city on busi. ness Tuesday. I ]. w. Ellison and son, Lige, oi Oden were in the city Tuesday marketing cotton. J. J. Halbert, postmaster al Gate, Scott county, was in the city trading Thursday.
 I. D. Jones and family left last Thursday for Womble, where they
 will reside in the future.
 Henry and w. A. Coy of Black
 Fork, Scott County, were in Mena Monday buying supplies. G. F. Crawford and family spent Sunday at the home of J H. Hamby of Board c. mp. D. D. Friar, ot the firm of Friai Bros., at Oden, was in the citJ Friday buying bill of goods. : A marriage license was issued Saturday to Albert Sims and Miss , Mary Farnsworth, both of this city.
 Jeff Wiseley and Ed Johnson oi Granuiss spent Friday night ir the city, returning home Satur' day.
 ]. w. Rogers of Oden was ir town Friday buying material fol ! the erection of new residence or his farm. Attorney Pole McPhetrige re, turned Saturday from Mt. Ids where he has been attending cir cult court. J. B. Wimberley, Willis Loftis and E. Blackwell of Egger were marketing cotton in town last Saturday. Mrs. Charles Riding returned to her home at Womble Friday, ,, after a visit with relatives al Japssen.
 Miss Naomi Wheeler of Siloau Springs arrived Sunday ant will attend the public school here this winter. k w. Hamilton and family re- turned home Sunday from ar extended visit in the northern part of the state. James Willis, a Choctaw ol Lenox, Okla, accompanied by his family, was in the city trad. ing Saturday. Miss Mamie Parish has ac. cepted position as saleslady al
 Winton's store and began worL : Monday morning. Wanted-A second hand shingl, machine. Must be in good con { dition. Address c. w. Minmier
 Kings, Ark. w2r
 c. F. Mcknight of Jansser
 was here on business Wednesda, T. E.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Phl Abe-nathy of Big Fork was trarsacting business at this place Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

of the handsomest residences in the city.
 Mrs. Mary Funk, widow of Otto Funk who died in this city last August, received her insur- ance money Friday from the Garner Association. Mrs. Funk is now making her home at Cove. Do you want interest on your idle or surplus money ? If SO de. posit it in the
 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK at Mena anu get 4 per cent in- terest. 42tf
 M. w. Lindsay left Tuesday for Shreveport where he goes to accept position with large printing establishment of that place. He has shipped his house. hold goods and his family will join him in a few days.
 Rev. c. I. Walker, a former we'll known citizen of this city, but who now resides at San Angelo, Tex, came in Tuesday night and visited with his many friends here. He left Wednesday tor Oklahoma City.
 J. H. Davis, formerly a citizen of this place, but who now re. sides at Black Springs, where he IS engaged in the insurance and real estate business, was in Mena mingliug with his many friends Saturday
 k. l.. Beavers, A, l.. Shane. I. 2. Martin, w, H. Arnold and E. E. Prangle of Grauniss passed through Mena en route to Big Fork, where they went to at- tend meeting of the Farmers Uu'ou, which convened at that place Wednesday night.
 Mrs. Il, B. Bennett came iu from her farm near Rocky Satn day and IS the guest of Mrs. r. '. Baker. Mir. Bennett. who was formerly an auditor on the Kan. sas City Southern, is conductor m the street car service in Chi. chago at present but expects to come here in December and ioin his wife here in their new home
 Major E. H. Poe of Granutss was a business visitor here Mon. day, He reports that |, L;a
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

c. B. Nall returned Saturday from Mineral Wells, Tex, where he has been for several weeks for the benefit of his health.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

report that the frost was not heavy enough to injure the cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Wanted--a second hand one horse wagon. Call at Star office for further Information. *l}i owl
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

day 10 neT nome dl OONS.
 Oscar Thacker and family re- turned home last Friday from an extended visit with relatives at Sims, Montgomery county.
 A doctors pocket medicine case found on the street has been left at the Star office where 1t can be recovered by the owner.
 For Sale Right-A 20-horse Stationary Engine. T. 5. Proc. tor. Phone 5ll. Dallas road near Phillips store. *l73 otw4
 k. l.. Reece and family re- turned Sunday night from Hot Springs, where they have been visiting relatives aud attending the State Fair.
 Mrs. Mary Estes of Waldron came down Friday on No. 5 for a visit ot few days with her daughter, Mrs. O. l.. Cooper, and other relatives.
 w. w. Ross, formerly of Jans- sen, but who is now engaged in the mercantile business at Ash down, was here Tuesday looking after business matters.
 J. B. Thomas, proprietor of the Corner Grocery Store, has sold a half interest in the busi- ness to J. NJ. Raby, the firm now being Thomas x Raby.
 . Parties interested iu mining in this section report that they have good prospects of getting man. ganese concentrating plant locat- ed near Mena in short time.
 Mena and surrounding country was visited by quite a heavy frost Sunday night, which slightly damaged potato and pea vines and young vegetables. Parties in from the east part of the county
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
WARNING oRDEI

WARNING ORDER ys Newton r. Youngblood, Plaln1t,"' 1n The Martha Youngblood, Deiendanl' Polk Chancery Court hiood Is The Defendant, Martha foungu,,,'otthh tthhty warned to appear in this Court wllssiihs nIain days and answer the complaint oi '"e tid. Newton F. Youngblood;: o,oen Clerk Oct. n. 1907 w IL WNF
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

A. c. Holt os Jansen, who holds position in the commis- sary department of the Ingham Lumber Company at that place, was in Mena on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Springs road. Mrs. Swift is a sister.in-law of w. w. Fincher.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
ACORN ITEMS.

Girlaud Wright left Wednes- day for the Indian Territory.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Mrs. B. H. Barton, who has been visiting relatives in Mena several days, returned last Thurs day to her home at Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

cotton.
 A. c. Holt os Jansen, who holds a position in the commis- sary department of the Ingham Lumber Company at that place, was in Mena on business Friday.
 Mrs. F. E. Smith of Pittsburg, Kas, arrived in Mena Thursday afternoon to join her husband, who was recently appointed fore man of the roundhouse at this place.
 II. McDougal, who recently sold his home on Ninth street to Engineer w. N. Walker, has commenced the erection of a new residence on the lot adjoining his former property.
 Attorney H. A. King and ami ly of Winthrop, arrived Saturday afternoon and will make Mena their home. They will occupy the Bolton resid, nee at the foot of College Hill.
 C. M. Meister of Muskogee is in the city visiting his brother
 
 iu-law, the Rev. George Kirschke. MT. Meister is in the foundry business and is thinking of estab- fishing shop in Mena.
 MT. aud Mrs. G. C. Latin and MT. and Mrs. G. w. Duganne have returned from their trip to Hot Springs. They drove across the country and report having a pleasant time.
 Salesman Wanted-For LubYi- eating Oils, Greases and Paints lu Polk and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Address Clover Oil and Paint Co, Cleve- land, o. 191dw1,
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Rausch re. turned Sunday from their drive over to Hot Springs, where they attended the fair. Mr. Rausch sold his black driving horse while at Hot Springs.
 T. w. Clark is having material placed on the ground for the erection of an S.room two.storv residence on his lot on Armour street, near the NoFwood houe.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

T. w. Clark is having material placed on the ground for the erection of an S.room two.storv residence nn his lot on Armour street, near the Norwood home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Bob Pir,ie is moving his ism,,a v from Grapniss back 10 tne'i "o on North De Queen street.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

MT. and Mrs. Fred Rausch re. turned Sunday from their drive over to Hot Springs, where they attended the fair. Mr.
 Rausch sold his black driving horse while at Hot Springs. Q
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

F. F. Hammer has moved n's m family down from Howard to giss s his children the advantage oi '"N Mena schools this winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Oscar Thacker and family re- turned home last Friday from an extended visit with relatives at Sims, Montgomery county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Mrs. Mary Funk, widow of Otto Funk who died in this city last August, received her insur- ance money Friday from the Car men Association. Mrs. Funk is now making her home at Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

When completed 1t will be one of the handsomest residences in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Major F, H. Poe of Granurss was business visitor here Mon uay' lie reports that iu his
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Mrs. F. E. Smith of Pittsburg, Kas, arrived in Mena Thursday afternoon to join her husband, who was recently appointed fore man of the roundhouse at this place.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Salesman Wanted-For LubYi- eating Oils, Greases and Paints iu Polk and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Address Clover Oil and Paint Co, Cleve- land, o. 19ldwf,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17
News Notes and Personals

Rev. Mir. Crowder of Rocky was a Mena visitor Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

II. McDougal, who recently sold his home on Ninth street to Engineer w. N. Walker, has commenced the erection of new residence on the lot adjoining his former property.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Attorney H. A. King and fami- ly of Winthrop, arrived Saturday afternoon and will make Mena their home. They will occupy the Bolton resid, nee at the foot of College Hill.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

K. D. Wood, who came in llon his farm near Standing noV" M several days ago to receive ueas ga. ment for au injured ankle wa' able to be out Wednesday,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Mir. aud Mrs. G. c. Latin and MT. and Mrs. G. w. Duganne have returned from their trip to Hot Springs. They drove across the country and report having a pleasant time.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Do you want interest on your idle or surplus money ? If SO de. noo.t .t ., .t.o
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

A doctors pocket medicine case found on the street has been left at the Star office where 1t can be recovered by the owner.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

C. M. Meister of Muskogee is in the city visiting his brother iu-law, the Rev. George Kirschke. MT. Meister is in the foundry business and is thinking of estab- fishing a shop in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-10-17

Sim Lawrence of Shady was ID the city on business Saturday.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
GENERAL NEWS.
MORE COTTON FOR GAL
WESTON.

The cotton growers of the La
guna district, Mexico, say they
will sell their cotton through
Galveston instead of to Europe
an factors. The claim that
Laguna cotton averages far
above middling and that foreign
buyers pay only middling prices
is the reason assigned for this
move on the part of the cotton
growers of Mexico.
A speech recently delivered by
9q4 4s uosdmoqL IopesseqmV
unwilling of a monument to the
Chapultepec cadets is considered
Of such worth that President
Diaz instructed that it should be
read before The school children
of the republic.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
WHO SHALL DOMINATE?

President Wheeler of the Uni
versity of California says the
real question with the people
where the Japanese are numer-
Gus is, shall or shall not the
western shore remain truly Am
erican or acquire the Oriental
ideas, as has Hawaii? Shall the
Pacific states be American or
Japanese?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
BODY OF KIDNAPPED BOY
FOUND.

The finding of the body of a
boy in swamp some miles from
New Orleans has caused great
excitement. The confession of
an Italian, duplicating four
more. persons has SO aroused the
people that an extra number of
police are on duty. The boy was
stolen some weeks ago and held
for ransom.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
MEXICAN CENTENNIAL.

President Diaz has issued a
proclamation asking the cooper
alton of the people in the celebra-
ton of the hundredth anniver-
sary of the Mexico republic. Sep
TENDER Is is the national day.
On this date the great public
buildings at Mexico City will be
dedicated, among them the $751;
100000 national theater, the
public works building and legis-
lative palace.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
TELEGRAPHERS QUIT AT
SAN FRANCISCO.

Purely local troubles have
caused 230 Western Union oper-
ators to leave their offices. They
ask for a raise in wages of 25
per cent, and say they are deter
mined to carry on the strike I'M
til congress meets, then lay the
matter before it.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
COTTON PROSPECT BETTER

All over the cotton area comes
cheering reports of the condition
of the crop. While the plants are
small, a good color and thorough
cultivation are reported. Cen
eral but light rainfall and hot
weather over the entire area.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27

An international tuberculosis
congress will assemble in Wash
ington next year, when most of
the world authorities will get to-
gether and the wisdom of the
world will be concentrated
against the great white plague.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27

William j. Bryan delivered his
famous lecture, "The Prince of
Peace" at the Dallas Chautau-
qua. An audience of 1000 people
greeted the speaker with much
enthusiasm.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
MISSISSIPPI LUMBER.

A large lumber company is to
build a road ITO miles from New
Orleans to Jackson through the
yellow pine region of the state
In this region the most approved
methods of forestry are to be
employed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
ARMY BALLOONS.

The army is preparing an ex-
tensive balloon signal corps, u.s.
ing hydrogen gas, which permits
the employment of a balloon only
one-fifth the size of the former
ones.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
FATAL COLLISION.

A rear end collision of passen-
ger and work train at Hartford,
Conn.,, resulted in the death of
ten persons and serious injury
to thirty-fve more.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
NEWS OF THE NATION

Horse thieves are operating on
a large scale in the western part
of the Dakotas and Eastern
Montana.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1907-06-27
GREAT STRIKE PROBABLE

The telegraphers' union has
called for an extra assessment in
order to have a fund on hand,
should they dee nit necessary to
call a general strike.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-15
ssSKIDOO''
ITALIANS
Suspected Of Being Members
Of the ''Black Hand"
are Arrested.

"
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. .5.As the
result of q series OF BLACK Hand
|outrages in the mining settlements
In the vicinity of Pittston, the au-
ttorities have arrested % Italians,
and all we're committed to Jail under
heavy bail. Detectives. accompan-
led by 35 members OF the state con-
|sabulary and the chicf Of police OF
Ipittston, met at I}rownton. a suburb
Ios PItiston. At this point several
Iarrests were made. and the force
was divided into squads. which went
to nearby villages and colleries and
gathered In the other prisoners.
Nearly a wagon load of stillettos, re-
Ivclvers, guns and dynamite were &C.
cured in seven houses searched at
BrowntOwn.
The prisoners were brought to this
| city this afternoon under a heavy
grard, and were charged with at
tempting to murder, dynamiting,
threats and shooting at houses.
Each man was held under $1,000
bail on each of the four, counts. In
default, they were committed to the
county prison for further hear
ing today.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-15
Drift of Comment.

KEEPING ONES MOUTH SHUT.
Some persons are inclined to quar-
rel with the tart reply Of lieu.
tenant Of the Brooklyn navy yard,
who when asked concerning the
mutiny on board the armored
cruiser Tennessee, said: ut is none
of the publics business. 1t hap.
pened on government property and
whatever I have to say will be said
to the department at Washington. Z"
Now this Is just what we'll
drilled officer of the navy would
be expected TO say. And he is right.
He said 1t awkwardly, but he meant
1t right. What he intended to say
was the public's business but it
was not his business to disseminate
Information to the public. 1t was
his business to report to the de-
partment. Then II the department
wanted to give anything out. well
and good. He had done his duty
and reported to his superior officer.
Discipline in navy or an army
is its backbone. Without discipline
IT amounts to little. And one of
the first things in discipline q naval
officer learns is to keep his mouth
shut.
There was nutiny on board the
Tennessee. 1t was q serious mutiny.
IL Is always a serious matter when
men under the stars and stripes.
representing the most liberal gov
ernment in the world, resort to NUT
ing to have their wrongs righted.
1t means that something Is radically
wrong somewhere and that the
wrong must be ferreted out and cor
rected. Discipline demands only
things that are reasonable and when
officers become arrogant under the
guise of discipline they are merely
destroying the discipline that Is an
excuse for their arrogance. There
must have been good cause for
the mutiny on ship board and 1t is
the business of the authorities 10
find out what that cause was. Hav-
Ing discovered 1t. the proper punish.
ment to the offending officers
should be meted out. i
With rumors of war ON every
hand, mutinous conditions on board
men-of-war are not calculated to
soothe the public mind The Ohio
Sun.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-15
FIFTH ATTEMPT MADE
TO KlDNAP A BOY

Norwalk. o., Feb. 15.-For the
fourth or fifth time within the past
two years desperate attempt was
made yesterday afternoon to kidnap
Thomas Kerner, the eleven-year-old
son OF Mrs. Mary Kcrner. In this
city. The would-be kidnaper IL said
to be woman who lives in, Mon
rceville. but her purpose in attempt.
ing TO kidnap the boy is not
known .sf..s,
Thomas Is a pupi! at g.. Paul's
parochial school. Yesterday after
noon. while this pupils were playing
az recess time, the woman sudd +
~ appeared In the yard, and grh-
bing hold Of Thomas attempted TIC
drag him from tie yard to a car.
riage. After struggle, and with
the aid Of several OF his hoy conn.,
psnions. Thomas succeeded In cscap.
ing from the woman. who then en-
tered the carriage and rapidly drove
away.
Later, while on his way home from
school with number Of larger boys
acting as bodyguard. Thomas saw
the woman waiting for him near his
home, hut upon seing the boys with
him the woman ran rapidly up the
street and disappeared.