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The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
The Maollls Indicted.

Clinton. Ill, Aug. 3.-The grand jury which has been Investigating in to the death of Mrs. Pet Magill, the first wife of Fred Magill, who, with his second wife, is in jail here, hay ing been brought Tack from Calfor- mia to answer to the c arge of having caused the death of Mrs. Pet Ma gill, Friday returned enc indictment against Maelll and one indictment Mrs. Fay Graham Magill. The indlct- ments were exactly alike, each con taining six distinct counts.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Santa Ee Train pltched.

Arkansas City, Kan, Aug. S.-North bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 116 left the track and went into the ditch seven miles from Red Rock, Okla. Thursday morning, killing the engineer and wounding numerous pas sengers. A coach, chair car and bag gage car, as we'll as the engine went into the ditch, D. c. Mack, the engi- neer, was killed and c. J. Kanzer the fireman, was scalded about the legs. Fourteen passengers were injured but no deaths were reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Another BlackmaiIino Letter.

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. 3.-"Surrender s10,0O0 or be murdered along with your sister," was the substance of letter received by Charles B. Grubb, one of Lancaster's wealthiest men. It was at first thought to be joke and no attention was paid to it until Thursday when it was sent to Post master Miller. He at once expressed the belief that he knew the writing. and the police are now hunting for the writer suspected as they regard the threat as serious.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Five Iowans Drowned.

Ottumwa, la, Aug. 3.-Flve persons were drowned Thursday night by the capsizing of launch in the Des Moines river near this city. The drowned are; William H. Powell, wife and son. Hallie. Mrs. J. F. Stevens and baby. The party had started out on a pleasure trip. The boat became un- manageable in the strong current, due to the high water and finally the engine broke down altogether. The boat with its helpless occupants. then drifted over the dam and crashed into the rocks below. Powell was a prom lnent young musician.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
To oIspIaee Armour cars.

Los Angeles, Aug. 2.-The Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads are preparing to place in operation over their lines on October first new re- 'rigerator cars, to displace the old Ar ilour cars which have done service for ten years. Armour's cars will be eliminated from the field and the Pa cific Fruit Express, said to be a sub- sidiary company of the railroads will be the sole carrier for the next citrus crop.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Rushing supplIe. to Philippines.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-Large quan- titles of merchandise, ammunition and supplies of every description for use of the army in the Philippines are being forwarded to the islands. With in the next few days four transports, the Logan, Warren, Crook and Buford, will sail for their destination loaded to their full capacity with military stores. In addition they will carry B. 900 men of the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-ninth infantry and casuals, be- sides a number of prominent officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
MENA GIRL WINS HONOR.
Miss Mary Mershon Is Given Handsome
 Gold Medal far Pen and Ink Sketch.

Miss Mary Mershon has just re- ceived handsome gold medal offer ed for the best pen and ink sketch, one of three given by Senator Sengle of Fort Smith, through the Arkan- sas Federation of Woman's Clubs.
 Miss Mershon is acquiring an en- viable reputation as young artist and is very happy in securing such an honor in competition with artists all over the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
For Sale.

One Broom and two 6-room houses; well improved and bean titul places bringing good rent and 9 nice lots. Will sell cheap. Also one 4-room house furnished with everything that a iamlly needs, for rent. Very cheap to right party. Sam Osborne a. roundhouse 30 , wit
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
A Driver Runs Amuck.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 3.-Garrett Walsh, a first-class fireman belonging to the crew of the battleship Maine, was killed and Chief-Master-at-Arms T. F. Maddox and Chief Baker J. Ack- erman of the same ship, were wound ed, the former probably fatally, by Fred Gutierrez, 'beach wagon" driv- CT in Phoebus late Thursday night. Gutierrez was arrested.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Raise Good Mules.

l will stand my Jack at my residence, 5 miles east of Mena on the Hot Springs road this season April to June 30, 1907. Terms S7 to insure a live colt. Due caution must be used to prevent accidents, for will not be respon- sible should any occur.
 lSw 2mo Iohr A, Johnston
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
The Future of japanese Tea.

On the basis of statistics showing the production and export of Japanese tea during the last ten years the Oss ka Asahi (Rising Sun) entertains pes simistic views about the future oi Japans tea trade, which now ranks next to raw silk. In Europe and America. says that paper. there are indications that coffee, cocoa and choc olate are gradually superseding tea; and this tendency is also noticed even 'n Asia. especially in Japan.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Nichols Caldwell.

Word has been received by friends in this city of the marriage of George Nichols to Miss Hattie Cald- well at Texarkana, Thursday, Au- gust 8. The groom is well known here, being a brother of Mrs. Will liam Cole. and has a large number of friends, who wish both he and his bride happiness during their married life.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Sever Their Ears in oklabona

Oklahoma City, Ok, Aug. 3.-The body of young man with both ears severed from his head was found three miles west of this city Thursday night. The finding of freshly sev- cred ear on the principal street of this City Thursday morning led to the dis covery of the body. This is the sec. ond crime of this sort within a week. The body of an unknown man with both ears severed was found in a box car last Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Do You Want to Get Good Home Chsapl

If you do, come 10 Hatfield, P miles south of Mena, on the Kan. sas City Southern, a prosperous little town of 300 people. The land herea bouts will grow good corn, cotton and peas, and IS the best of fruit land, as the crops this year will show.
 These lands can be bought now at from $3 to S20 par acre. For further particulars see ] 0 Gates, Hatfield Ark. 24-3m
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Evaded Ares. EIah. Years.

St. Louis, Mo, Aug. 3.--After evad- ing arrest for nine years, Otis Malli- coat, wanted by the authorities on the charge of having stabbed man to death in Madison county. Kentucky, was arrested Thursday night near Ed. wardsville, Iil, and brought to st, Louis
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Do You Itch?

If so, you know the sensation is not .n agreeable one, and hard to cure unless K. proper remedy is used.
 Hunts cure Is the king of all skin remed,ss It cures promptly any itching tronh,. known. No matter the name or place. e,rs applicant relieves-One box is guarantesa ' cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Olive oil.

A large part of the real olive oil consumed in New York comes to the city by way of New England. The olive oil men of California have formed themselves into an associa. tion, the members of which produce he greater part of the 250.000 gallons of oil now the output of this country yearly. For the eastern trade they have established big bottling plant in New England, to which the oil Is shipped In bulk in tanks such as are used for shipping petroleum.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
For Sale Or Exchange.

will sell my place on corner Sherwood and 10th streets cnedp for cash or trade for Texarkaua property. Good 3-room housP, choice fruit trees, good well anu outbuildings. Rents SS mof1"
 w. l.. Linam, 1416 w. llth o'" Texarkans, Ark, or A. U. Css. ,sd. den, Mena, Ark. ou'0'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
The Pain Fucker.

Ira burn or bruise afIlicts you, rub it on, rub
 ii on. Then before you scarcely know it an the trouble Will he gone. For an aching joint ar muscle do tho same. It extracts all pains and poisops, plurks the
 stise asd npals lha lame.
 sf9ass isnFnipe ptl apFs ii
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
A Carload of Stoves.

w. E. Watkins & Bro. receiseu a carload of cook stoves this ~es, They were mostly of the wen known Bridge, Beach X 70. msss an .s sss @ - 94& wifi
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
For Her Sake.

So you quit smoking because she asked you to?" said the youth with the clam-shell cap. Yes" answered the lad with the turned-up trousers And then" Then she went walk. ing with man who smoked pips because she said it kept away mos. ouitoes"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
The Presldent,s nn.,4s

Oyster Bay Aug. B. President Roosevelt entertained at luncheon Fri. day Peter A. Kay of Rhode Island the newly appointed secretary to the American embassy at Tokio, Japan and Alfred W. Cooley, assistant Unit. ed States attorney general.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
PITTsBURG BAND CHOSEN.
Many Special Preminms and Cash Sc.
 cured for Fair Saturday.

At the meeting of committee men and others interested in Meua's Annual Fair and Celebra- tiou called Friday night, it was decided to secure the Pittsburg, Kas., band of twenty pieces to furnish the music for the fair.
 Letters were read accepting an invitation to speak dnring the celebration from Clifton K. Brcckinrige ot Fort Smith, Con- gressman Joe T. Robinson of Lonoke, Will Steel of Texarkana Sid B. Reddiug of Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
The Cause of Rae. snieia.

Chautauqua, N. r., Aug. s.-John Graham Brooks. author-sociallst of Boston, believes the cost of living to be the chief cause of race suicide, according to an address he made at the Chautauaua assembly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
A Duluth. Mlnn.. Blaze

Duluth, Minns Aug S.-Fire. which caused a loss of s1lO.OOO broke out Friday in the buildings occupied bv the Burgess Electric company. Melia & Co., and the chdstla IAthographing company en West First street
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
For Sale Cheap.

Three Pianos and seven U, gans. I am instructed to s.a :, them on easy payments. Cal' q my flee on De Queen, Mens, Al" 129 d&w1m A. U. Idiu'"'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Only ouaranteed Kidney Cure

is Smlth's Sure Kidney Cure. Your druggists will refund your money if after taking one bottle you are not satisfied with results. 50 cents by Jackson Drug Co. Nov. l
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08

Denver Col, Aug. 3.-Practically all the unions of the city were represent ed at a meeting Thursday night which had for its purpose the perfection of plans for honoring William D. Hay wood. secretary-treasurer of the West ern Federation of Miners who was ac- quilted on the charge of conspiring to murder former Gov. Steunenberg of Idaho on his arrival in this city from Salt Lake City next Saturday even ing. A great popular demonstration will be made in which it is estimated py unionists between 25,000 and 50,000 people will take part. Haywood will pc met at the union station and will ride to his hotel in a carriage drawn by six white horses, white signifying his innocence of the crime Of which he was charged but declared innocent by jury. An effort will be made to have Haywood address the populace somewhere along the line of march and also to submit to a reception when all who wish may shake his hand. On Sunday, if agreeable to the principal himself, great outpouring of people will greet Haywood at a mass meeting to be held at one of the open air gardens during which time he will deliver an address. Ey- erything depends upon the willingness of the proposed guest of honor to submit to the plans for the local unlonists place no limit upon the scope of the reception or the numbers which will participate.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Notice.

My wife, Sarah E. Rose, nsa ,a ing left my home, bed ana Oo',r. sr. l will not pay any oiiiS v counts contracted by her , dltw2t ,. H. Wy
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
More Than One.

The average woman" said Crum- bell, "has but one Idea, and that's dress" Huh" snorted Marryat, my wife usually has at least a dozen ideas. and they're dresses. The Catholic Standard and Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
Dc You Suffer From Kidney
 Troubles?

We guarantee one bottle of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or Cure, or Price 70 cents at Jacksons Drug Store.
 Nov ]
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
HAYWOOD LEAVES BOISE
Accompanied by His Firmly and Several Friends the Miners Sec
 retary Goes to Colorado.
GRAND RECEPTION PLANNED IN DENVER
A Great Popular Demonstration 10 pc Participated in by All Labor Unions of the City and Vicinity W'l' DC Held Saturday Night or Sunday Mover Will Not be Present

Boise. Id. Aug. Civilian D. Hay wood. seeretary-treasurer of the west ern Federation of Miners, accompanleu by his family, John H Murphy, gen oral counsel of the federation, who Is dying of consumption, and several socialist writers who have been III Boise throughout the trial left here m an early train Friday for Denver The party is travelling by way or Sat- Lake City, where they arrived late Friday afternoon. Haywood VIII stop for a few hours in Salt Lake to see that his mother, Mrs. Etta Car ruthers. is comfortably returned to her home and will proceed thence 10 Denver, arriving there late Saturday night or early Sunday. Charles H. Mover, president of the federatlon' who has been released in s25,OO0 ball was also expected to leave Friday, put has postponed his departure until Sat urday night. He, too, vii go by way of Salt Lake and then to Coloraoo Springs and Manitou before arriving in Denver.
 The fact that Haywood and Mover did not leave together has renewed rumors widely circulated some tune ago of serious differences existing between the two chief officers Of the federation. Both men denied these stories Friday and declared they were circulated for the same purpose or creating dissension and trying to di- vide the ranks of the miners organiza- tion. It Is known, however, that Moy- CT has not wholly approved or the plan for a celebration in Denver on Sunday and will have no part in It He believes it would be far better to wait at least until George A. Petit bone, who must remain here in jail, has had his trial
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08
FARMER UNION PIcNI C

At Abernathy School House, Saturday,
 August "A.
 There will be a Farmers Union picnic and barbecue at the Aber. nathy school house. one mile east of Big Fork postoftice on Satur- day, August 24. There will be speaking by prominent members of the union and other entertain. meut. Bring we'll filled baskets.
 Philip Abernathy,
 J. B. Lilies,
 Jasper Free,
 Eugene Abernathy.
 Committee
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-08

For Sale-2 houses. oee Picchi, at Mena Cigar iac'0'' 77d&w If
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
LET MOTTO REMAIN.
Episcopal Bishop Opposes Action Of
President Roosevelt.

New York, Nov. 1S.-The Right
Rev Frederick Burgess. Episcopal
bishop Of Long Island. in an inter
view declared that the president did
wrong in eliminating The motto in
God We Trust from the new ten
dollar gold pieces, but defended him
by saying that he was actuated by
the highest motives Of reverence.
The importance OF the proposed re-
moyal has been greatly exaggerated,
he said,
president Roosevelt was actuat-
ed BY the highest motives OF reyer-
ence, ard yet he was mistaken in
supposing that any harm was caused
10 the religions OF the country by
jestlng on the subject Everything
sacred, from marriage downward, is
made a subject Of humor by the
American people and papers, but It
ought not, In my opinion. to influence
our chief magistrate TO take from our
coins the name Of God, al this time
especially when our people need to
remember God more than ever in
their financial transactions
ut is a pity that question mas
been raised, but now that 1t has been,
hope the inscription, which was In
splred by faithful people at a crIli,
cal time In their history, will not now
be erased when the ,2public needs all
It's RELIGION 20 face It's dinlCu'tl"s."
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
RAPID TRANSIT IN AMERICA.
Foreign Electrical Expert Surprised
at Progress Made.

Berlin, Nov, 1S-Prcmier Council
lor Whitfield, the electrical expert OF
the Prussian railway ministry, VINO
recently took a commission of experts
to the United States for the purpose
Of studying electrical transportation
problems. said in an interview;
Americas progress in rapid tran
sit since my previous visit there Is
astonishing amazing. Not only have
TIE roads for municipal rapid tran
sit been greatly increased, developed
and perfected, but electricity Is APP
piled more and more to standard
gauge roads.
THE American roads are built ex-
cellently. II is astonishing 10 see
with what simple means the Ameri-
cans get splendid results even where
money Is lacking"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET.
Two Hundred Ladies' Expected To
Be in Attendance at Vicksburu.

Vicksburg, Miss, Nov. lS.-The
ninth annual conference Of the Inter
national Order OF Kings Daughters
convened in NickSburg Friday. Del
eCates are present from many points,
The local circles have arranged to
entertain the visiting ladies, over a
hundred private homes having agreed
to receive the ladies' as guests
TIE conference Is a delihcrative and
not a legislative body, as legislation
Is enacted nj the New York council.
Two hundred ladies' are expected
n bo in attendance. The sessions
Will las until Tuesday next. Mrs.
Robert J. Reed, OF Wheeling, w. Va.
Is the chairman OF the conference.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
CELEBRATED SILVER WEDDING.
Retired New York Banker Spends
925 900 and Dances HIGHLAND Fling.

Sanford, Conn, Nov Is ii Ken
nrdy Tod. retired Sew York banker,
celebrated his silver wedding ami
versary FRIDAY night "a, his country
seat. lunes Arreu In Sound Beach, ,
in truly original fashion.
Instead OF entertaining members Of
the four hundred, he had as his
guests the forty-two members ~ tho
Sound hrc department and other resi-.
dents ~ the beach.
A hoquet ot roses WAS presented to
tho hostess by Nelson ralm'r chief
OF the ire department During the
evening Mr.. Tod. nrrayed In a ki,; and
N'oid danced r Highland ming Al
the end Of MS dance ne presented To
his VITO a col'are0e 81 diamonds and
diamond uecklAc~ valued ~ sl5, 900
The snm " SIS 600 was Ccu' IA Gel
ehr1"nR 'e anniversary
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
100000 FIRE LOSS
Bay St. LOniS, Mss, Is Swept by
Destructive Blaze.
CLOWN BY HIGH GULF WIND
St. JocHphs Convent, q Famous In
institution, Was Fatally Destroyed as
Was Also the Catholic Church, The.
alter and Other Buildings.

Bay St. Louis, Miss, nov. IS
Fire which started here shortly before
) O'Clock Saturday morning was swept
by high gulf wind through the town
burning to the ground everything in
Its path and causing a damage Of
about S20O,OCO.
st. JOscpAs convent, one Of the
most famous institutions Of its kind
in this section Cf the south, was to-.
tally destroyed, AID t"e Catholic
church and priests house were also
burned.
Other buildings destroyed were ths
O1sanch theater, hotel Clifton, the
Cumberland Telephone building anJ
the Butler building.
II was not unit, shortly after noon
that the fire was finally gotten under
control. and only then after aid nal
been requested and sent from Biloxi
and nearby towns.
It was feared n ore time that St,
StaniSlaus college would fall in the
path OF me flames, but this was saw
cd. II Is not known how the fire
originated. but 1t Is believed to have
started in store on the first floor OF
the opera house building.
When the fire was discovered the
flames had made such Roadway that
with the high Wind as q factor, subdu-
ing the fire was impossible
Nearly all Of the property destroyed
was either partially or entirely COW
cred by insurance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
FIRE AT HAWKlNSVlLLE.
Stocks Of Large Firms Almost Com
pleteIY DESTROYED.


Hawlinsvlle, Ga, Nov. 1S.-At 4
o'clock Friday morning fire complete
" destroyed B. c. Ridley Bro.
stock Of groceries and burned through
into the Pyle Mercantile company's
fancy Dry goods store, seriously dam
aging everything in il. 1t had such
heedway when discovered that the
fire department could not control the
flames which spread throughout the
brick block.
The Poole mercantile stock, esti-
mated at $50 600, with $13, 900 insur'
ance. was almost totally ruined, as
the flames burned the wall between
them and Ridley's, requiring flood
Of water to stop the progress
Ridley G. Bros stock, estimated at
50, 500, with $4,000 insurance, was al
most a total loss.
The building owned by J. P. wat
son, with 50. 900 insurance, has an
estimated damage OF $4,000
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
METHODIST PRoTEsTANTs.
0elpnates Were Elected 10 the Cen
eral Conference,

Columbus, Ga. Nov. lS-The six.
1y.eighth session Of the Georgia con.
4srehce OF the Methodist Protestant
church convened at pearce chapel,
fhis city. Friday morning, with Pres
dent j. A. McGarity In the chair,
nd Colonel J. J. Barge acting as sec.
Rotary. Delegates from over the state
IRE In attendance,
The following delegates were elect
"a 20 the general conference I'm PITTS
burg IN 1908, Rev, j, u, McRadford,
Rev. r. s, Clarity. J. J Barge and
&ongressman w e AdamsOu, Or. j.
ID. MoRadford Was elected president
and ], j. Barge reelected secretary
me conference will be in session for
abe next three days
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
Accidentally Shot His Friend.

Eatontou, Ga, Nov. lS.-Whilc OK
aiming a pistol in the room Of tcav.
cling man at the Putnam hotel Thurs
day night, Jackson Ewalt accidental
" shot r F. Jackson, travelling
salesman from Athens. The ball en-.
tered above the right eye aud glanclng
came over the right ear: quarter Of
an inch either way from the wound
would have caused death. Beyond
bad scar. no serious results will fol-
low. EVa't f. the man Congrcs sman
Drechiurldge. OF Kentucky. came 20
Mleigeyil.e 10 defend Eve years aEo
ou account OF family friendship Mr.
Jackson and Mr. EValt are he best
~ friends
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19

Cfeentboro Ma Nov. is Moses
tfayloT, a negro. Nas bNrEei here
HrStAAy Cor criminal assault iae crime
tvaa committed IN Scp'oM.yr against
4he little dsugA,er ~ A.fr>d JoAH>ou.
"a we'll known farmer ~ me 0clEaSor
mood. Tho giri aRs dsS' ard dumb
and PArtiaNy rsrs'Nacd 4 hs' loar
&eears the cNecp,o~ TAYLOR confessed
"a crime To 'hr sle.ir. sa,iuS ~ has
6een afraid so SPEAK before TO- 'ear
= noA miKhi tai, him trVm io' Ns
seek was not broA,u. death - az
- from stranguiauon IN h'te'n ula
-.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-11-19
t2t 900 POPULATION.
That Is What Is Claimed for Allan.
Ia In 1909.

Ia In 1909.
Atlanta, Nov. 1S.--Atlanta Is the
home of l2l,O00 people, a gain of at
least s. 900 over last year, according
10 the figures complied by Joseph w.
HIN, publisher Of the new city direc-
tory Tor 90S In addition 10 thtse figures
The directory will show that Atlanta
suburbs will total the Atlanta popula-
ton at lGS 600, clear gain OF aver
10000 over the figures for the 1907
directory The gain In the suburbs
this year kept pace with that OF the
city.
The directory enumerators kept
track, too, OF tho new houses put up
since the old directory was issued q,
and this shows total OF @,loo The
number " For Rent signs were also
enumerated, and these have dropped
Tor this year from last down 20 400,
as compared 70 700 last year.
Mr. I'M has kept special track Of
saloon property to he vacated on the
Is ~ January, and statrs that ma.
joritv ~ those have already been
rented ga TIE next thirty days.