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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
CHARLES LOCKWOOD DEAD
Passed Away at the Home
 Sister of This City.

Charles Lock wood. who E been suffering several monH from consumption, quietly psd away at 4 o'clock Saturday aIE noon at the home of his siss Mir. and Mrs. J. F.. Dorton Eighth street.
 Charley had been a resideutI this city for five or six yes| during which time he had bI in the employ of the Kansas q Southern railroad, first serYI in the capacity of car inspec but for quite awhile before heJ forced to give up active work had been serving in the capaa of brakeman. He went 10 hospital at Kansas City sew months ago, but seeing no cha; for the the better he returned this city about two months where he could be with relatil The service of his sister, Elizabeth Lockwood, trai nurse from St. Louis, gave comfort to the end.
 The funeral services were ducted from the Dorton residt yesterday afternoon at 3 o'c by Rev. J. A. Henderson of NJ. E. Church, South, a which the remains, escorted the Odd Fellows and the Brot hood of Railway Traiumen which he was a member, ] taken to the depot and placed No. 4 for shipment to his home at Escanoba, Mich.
 remains were accompanied bJ brother, w. J. Lock wood of
 city and his sister, Miss E beth of St. Louis.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
Unittd States Land Office,
 Camden. Artansas,

Unittd States Land Office,
 Camden. Artansas,
 Dee 2l. 1916 Not e is hereby given that in connplnfsS with the provisions uf the act of Caugn@ lune 3, 1878, entitled An aci for the ss'e x timber lands in the states tf Calif rnia. nI.i gon, Neyria, ard .Washirgton Terri my as extended to ali the Pnbllc Land States N act of August lSV2.
 ELIJAH w. ALLEY of Mem. County of Polk State of ArkanSa has this day filed in this office his ssoA statement No. 7ae, for the parchase Of tAs southeast qnar'er northeast quarter See ag south half northwest quarter, northtss# quarter southwest quarter cf Section Ne X in Township No. S Range No. 20 w aa r M. Ark, and will offer nroof "a show JOY the laad sought is more vaaaahle for its El@' Der or stone than for agricultural pnr JOSS and to establish his clam to said land heGs Clerk of the County Court of Polk ccuny Y his office at Mena. Arkansas rhnisday, h' 7ih day of March 1907.
 Fe names as witnesses: James J Mofea of Hatfield, Arkansas llennett F l.ichlNnl Robert c. Smith, William Y. C.adle all Nandervoort Arkansas
 Any and all persons claiming adversl " ls above-described lands are requested tn n' their clalms in this office on or before ss' Eth day of March. 1907.
 H c Friedhiem. Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
The Inaugural Address.

Governor Little in his address 8 devoted considerable space to public schools saying:
 Many questions of interest to the State demand your attention, but none is more important than our educational interests. At our receut election, the people of the state showed commeudab ble zeal tor popular education by the adoption by ar overwhelming majority of an amendment to our constitution, authorizing an in- crease in the tax levy for educa- tlonal purposes. thus laying a broader foundation for the support of our schools and tue education of the children of our state"
 He advocated uniformity Of school books for the state, big h schools for school population ut sid ot cities and towns and textile schools.
 Railroad Legislation
 On railroad legislation tho
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Roads and Highways.

The governor devotes consider able space to the above named subject, and makes the following pertinent suggestion regarding the employment of convicts in road building:
 ''Iu this connection the employ ment of convict labor upon the road work, has been the subject of much discussion. l commend this subject to your confederation with the suggestion that provi- sion be made for the employment of all available convicts not needed upon the state farm in this work under such provision and limitations as will maintain the county as the unit or basis of action. They might be let to advantage to countess for the cost of guarding and maintaining and where the conditions will justify it, convicts might be re- tained in the counties where COT : victed, thus saving the cost of transportation, and in tbe coun-  ties where the conditions seem to demand if, the state might be authorized to participate in the expense, in whole or in part, as you may think best"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
NOTICE FoR pu RLIcArIoN.
NUT TNlE FVN T I bIlItlA TN7INs Department of Interior. Land Office st
 Camden Ark ansaa December f4 lal

Department of Interior, Land Office at
 Camden, Ark ansas. December IA 1906
 Notice is hersby given that ALBE1 ROBERTS of Bulger. Arkansas, has hA notice of his intention to mate fnsl preol support of his claim. viz: Homestead EEa No 23s4s made Nov. Q, 1900. for the sou1 half southeast quarter, northwest qnahs southeast quarter, Section 27. Township2S Range 32 w. 5th F. NJ. Arkansas, and iA' said proof will be made before Clerh of a Circuit Court of Polk county, in his office Mena. Arkansas, on February I, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to pros his continuous residence upon, and cuiiiV ton of, the land viz:
 Thomas J. Nichols, Daniel B. Roeer' Clinton Robins and Ava Hague, all of Balg' Arkansas.
 Dec 20 II. q. Friedheim, Register,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
The People Rule


 cit is matter of congratula- ton to witness the active moral sentiment of the people as evi- denced by the heavy vote in favor of the extended application of our local option or temperance laws. This is one of the bene- ficial results of local self-govern- ment, permitting the people to control their local affairs in matters affecting the peace and morality in their respective locali- ties, and more than this the determination of the people to see that these laws are observed and faithfully executed, is every where evident. With this seuti. ment most heartily agree"
 Il have no sympathy for those who not only undertake to defy the law, but also seek to make d livelihood by its systematic and willful violation.
 We have great state and a great future is before us, and the best guarantee for the present and future security and happiness of the people can be found in the honest and faithful enforcement of the laws of the land.
 "Those of us selected to serve the people, should follow their mandates ana execute their will. The welfare and happiness of all our people should be the govern. ing motive for our acton upon every question. The develop ment of our great natural re. sources, the i'm mprovement of out agricultural interests, the encour- agement of our industrial growth, the intellectual and moral ad- vancement of our people-these questions so rich with promise should receive our constant and unselfsh efforts in their promo uou. :"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Ripe Strawberries.

A. NJ. Jones, better known ''Uncle Abe" was in fro1 home at Board Camp the first the week and brought with l a large ripe wberry which gathered from his garden. Jones states that large per C of his strawberry vines bloomed and quite number green berries on them.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

quate banking laws. No state supervision or inspection, which is necessary for the protection Of the depositors, as we'll as the. security of the legitimate banking interests of the state, against "wlld cat" institutions, and reck- less adventures. Too great in- terest is at stake 10 let this con- dttion longer exist. l therefore recommend to you the import ance of this subject with the hope that such laws may be enacted as will give to the state sound system of banking, that will add strength and stability to these institutions and afford full pro- tection to depositors and stock holders, and to effectually pre- vent the organization and i'm position upon the public of un- sound institutions, based upon fictitious capital, with no suffi- cient safeguards to give assur- ance of their stability. This should be accomplished without expense to the state, requiring the banks to bear the burden oi their own inspection and regula' tion.h
 On the question of trusts the governor rakes strong ground: with the people and favors tht enforcement of all antitrust laws now existing and the enactmen' of any others that may be ueces
 sary to secure their elimi atior
 but does not make any specific
 recommendations along those lines.
 l The governor gives due con
 sideration to several other topic
 too lengthy for Us to quote iron
 and of minor interest and closes
 as follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Rev T. NJ. Raby returned

Rev. J. NJ. Raby returned Ia evening from Rich Mounts where he preached yesterday. f also performed a wedding ceT mony yesterday morning at 10. at the Little hotel in which E ward Shaley and Miss Pheo Pace were the contracting parliI Mir. Shaley is in the employ the Kansas City Southern d with his wife expect to ma Rich Mountain their home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Rev. J. M Raby returned hom yesterday afternoon from Rich Mountain, where he had been in company with a gentleman from the north looking for land. Mir. Raby reports the gentleman as very favorably impressed with this country as far as he has seen it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Sid Anderson is working in the capacity of county clerk today in the absence of County Clerk Mar tin. who in company with W. l.. Green, went 10 Fort Smith 10 attend court today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Fsr Sale.

Four room house and one acre of ground loc tied Tn southeast Mena ia blocE adj ming new cih school building. Must sell at once. See Ms. Zula Chaffiin on the place. *270 dw 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

E. U. Mcbride who went out of the grocery business here a few weeks ago. has rented the Dickson wagon yard and took possession yesterday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

rived yesterday from their home at Moberly, Mo-, for a visit with his parents, MT. and Mrs. F Gardner, who live just east of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Charles Lindsay who had been at 1exarkana working for Pike in his new job office for several days, returned home Saturday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Tn youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ruben Harris pn who has been dang erously ill for tn, past week, is greatly improved today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Aching iu the small of the back is an indication of Bright's Disease. The proper course in such cases is to take few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters. It is an effective kidney remedy and bowel regulator. w. C. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
VA MING ORDER.

Mamie Zieger, Plf.
 vs lnPolk chaeeryC Court Nicholas 2ieger Def',.
 The defendant, Nicholas ieger Is warned Co appear in this Court within thiity dayN nd answer the complaint oi Inc plaintid, Mamie Zieger Nov. % 1906 W. [. Green. Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

If your stomach is disordere d i. bowels irregular, and you don't feel well. you need Prickly Ash Bitters. It is very effective in removing this condition. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Henry King and his brother who have been out in the Terri tory for about thirty days, re. turned to this city last night and drove out to their fathers home on Mountain Fork today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
MONDAY.

D. B. Joplin, who was serious ly hut by fall last week, was able to be on the streets today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

w. s. Croy of Boles, Scott county, was trading in the city today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Andy Sims was Tn the city to- day alter a load of freight for merchants at Boles, Scott county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

The following marriage license have been issued since yesterday morning: c. J. Westman and Miss Jennie Smith, city; Arthur w. Bales. Rocky, and Miss Lula D. Owens, Potter; Walter C.. Bunch and Miss Amanda Daniels, Wickes.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

g cases Browns Blue Ribbon and other good Shoes just received at w. I. Mckinney's, south Mena street. 27l 2 wi
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Deputy Sheriff Dozier of Mont gomery county was in the city on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Mir. and Mrs. w. N. Martin went down to Hatfield yesterday afternoon on No. 3 to attend the funeral of Mrs. Martins sisters child, who died there yesterday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

F. H. Miller was in from hi. home at Waters today trading.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
THURSDAY

T. o. Smith was in from his home at Mt Ida today marketing cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

G. w. Rogers Of Independence, To-, is here looking for home and visiting his friend. John Hale. This is Mr. Rogers second visit to Mena, having been here about two years ago, and he sees great improvement in the growth of the town.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
uoverier r said in.part:

bN otfR M
 charges by railroads both of freight and passenger rates aud their regulation will be before you for consideration. The rail- road companies, when they fail to do so, should be required 'e charge no more or higher rate than is fair and reasonable, and equal Identities should be afforded to all shippers without favorltism or determination. If the powers of the railroad com nission need enlarging and strengthening to enable them 10 compel the ob- servance of these just and iair regulations. you oughtto confer it upon them by proper legisla- ton. Under our law as It now stands the general rate of 5 cents pcr mile is allowed to be charge d passenoers. It is believed by many, that a general reduction oi this rate t. ? cents per mile Will be fair and reasonable, and that the increased travel would large ly compensate for the reduction in fare. That you have the right and power to prescribe falr and reasonable rate, fpresent charges are excessive, is certain and that a ? cent rate would be fair and compensatory, then such reduc- tion should be made
 State Convicts
 On the question of the em- ployment of state convicts the governor refers to great evil now in vogue as follows:
 "The leasing of convicts to private persons or corporations has been so often condemned by the public of this state and has so often been the fruitful source of cruelty and corruption as to render it's discussion unnecessary The system should be perm anent- ly abandoned at as early date as practicable. There are several contracts now in force, leasing out convicts. One is known as the Dickerson contract, and familiar to the people of this state. By the terms of this con tract the state lets to this company a maximum of 300 able bodied men, and for the price of fifty cents per day per man, the state agreeing to feed, clothe and guard them and provide the necessary medical attendance This contract was to extend foi period of ten years and still has two years ia which 10 run No better object lesson can be produced to condemn the system than this contract. It scarcely pays the state for the expense o m maintenance. It is unjust to tht state and should not be permitted to stand. The state should dt no injustice to any one, nelthe should she suffer or permit an in justice to be done the people o the state, under an improviden or unjust contract. You hav' the power by legislation to abro gate this contract, ard If yol will do so, in my opinion, yol will neither violate the law O good conscience. but will do al act that should have been dom years ago."
 Roads and Highways.
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
JOHN 5. LITTLE
 IS GOVERNOR
Was Insugurated to Office Yesterday ' Jeff Davis the "pardon Governor of Arkansas" Makes His Fare
 we'll Address.

Ills iU3u1 UT dtlOu NOVN Pi'SS { o'clock this afternoon, the ser vice being simple. appropriau and impressive. They took place in the Hall of K presentatives which was crowded with visitors from all portions of the state. Greenwood, Governor Little's home town, sent large delega- tiou.
 The oath of office was adminis- tered to the governor elect at o'clock, and immediately there after he delivered his inaugural address.
 Justice Battle then admins terd the oath to Attorney General elect Ruby, Secretary of State Ludwig and State Treasurer Yates.
 The capitol was the center oi attraction today for the thousands of visitors who came here to at tend the inaugural. They were astir early, and the galleries of the legislative hall were filled when that body convened this morning. The crowd took great interest in the proceedings and the men prominent in the bodies. Governor Davis at 10 o'clock delivered his annual and farewell address to the legisla- ture. It was quite a lengthy document, aud is one of the usual Davis articles.
 The title of the ''Pardon Governor of Arkansas" was giver to Governor Jefferson Ddvis several years ago and when he goes out of office today, statistics taken from the records in the office of the secretary of state will show that he has earned the title. A total of one pardon for every day he had the power to exercise executive clemency well establishes for him the record in this line and he has perhaps issued twice as many pardons as any governor in Arkansas.
 From the most reliable statis- tics at hand, the records in the office of the secretary of state it is shown that Governor Davis issued total of HTS regular pardons during the six years he held the office and this does not include about ] SO proclamatious for the release of fines, the release of bondsmen, etc.
 These pardous have not been issued one at time but come in large patches for the most part. Last Christmas the governor issued thirty-two pardons and during the last two days in office issued eleven and eight respect. lively.
 Practically every crime in the calendar from disturbing the peace by fighting to murder has been recognized and executive clcmency extended to the criminal. A great many of the pardons are tor 'pistol toters' and those convicted of the illegal sale of whiskey.
 At the same time the governor har been granting so many par dons during his six years of ser vice, he has refused to extend clemency to twice as many. One unu sual feature of the governors pardon record is that in many cases pardon has been extended for conviction in a justice of the peace or mayors court for some petty offense.
 The Inaugural Address. Governor Little in his addres 8 devoted considerable space to
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

I. T. and Charles Griffin of Hatfield were in Mena yesterday and gave the Star pleasant call.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Ben Owens was in the city to day from his home at Potter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

TIC. Pate and William. Crawford were in from Big Fork yesterday bringing cotton to market and doing some tradiog.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Mrs. Carricker arrived yester- day from Shady Point, l. T., on a visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Hall, at Ink.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

D. E. Little of Board Camp was in the city on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Banking Laws

Probably the most important recommendation made by the governor IS couched in the follow iug:
 At present we have no adc-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Constipation leads to liver trouble, and torpid liver to Bright's Disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is q certain cure at any stage of the disorder. w, c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

J. w. Craddock aud family were iu from their home at Rocky shopping today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

pr. K. T. Counally was in from his home at Rocky on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

A. w. St. John started this morn ing by the new Arkansas Traveller train for Fort Smith as witness in a case in the federal court. While there he expects to go on to Clarks- vile to attend the annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society meeting, he being on the program for paper on better and cheaper transportation necessary to success full fruit growing.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
FRIDAY

I. D. Holman was in from his home at Nuuley today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Mrs. L. c. Acruman went to Fort Smith on the Arkansas Traveller this morning as wit ness in the United States court. She was accompanied by her sis ter, Miss Jo Mershon.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Tom Davis was up from Hat field attending to some business matters this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Charles Burnett was in from Board Camp today with a load of hogs which he disposed of 10 Lewis X Briggs.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Mir. and Mrs. Mart Heath turned yesterday afternoon from Fort Smith, where they had been as witnesses in the United States court.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

George Sherman of Chicago, . young man of considerable prominence as writer for journ- als, following the printing craft, is in the city accompanied by G. P. Scott, a printer, also from Chicago. They are expecting to 20 over to Montgomery county with a view of taking up some timber land.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

w. c. Ashmore who purchased the John Austin place east of Mena a few months ago, arrived recently with his family from Jonesboro, Ark, to make his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
SATURDAY..

Louis Nichols was in from his home at Shady today.
  Rufus and Josh Abernathy Of Big Fork were here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Roy Gardner and family ar
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

Garden & Thompson today sold the Compton place at old Dallas to l. T. Smith of Memphis, Tenn. MT. Smith will improve it as home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, ATLANTA, GAs
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24

On railroad legislation the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-02
WILL SPEND MILLIONS
RECLAIMING DESERT SOIL

Great American Desert. His name Is
attached to many OF the original maps
OF Arizonia, New Mexico and Callfor-
MIA. The reports OF his Investigations
are valuable contributions to the
knowledge of the arid country and It's
possibilities, and have been OF espe-
cial value in the preliminary work OK
the reclamation service.
In 1S9S-1900 Mr.. Davis had charge
OF the photographic work on the
Nicaragua and Panama canal routes,
and his reports furnished much need
ed and important information con.
corning both plans. He Joined the
reclamation service Immediately after
the passage of the reclamation act,
and since that time has taken part In
all the engineering work connected
Herewith.
Mr.. Davis Is man OF great indus.
try and ia enthusiastic In developing
efficient and businesslike methods In
the operation OF the service. His
characteristics are clear Judgment
and sound common sense, and these,
combined with thorough understand
Ing OF the principles OF engineering
design, 1T him for the responsible
post to which he has been appointed.
His promotion meets. with the UNI
qualified approval of all the engineers
of the service, and Is regarded by
them as reward for faithfulness and
efficiency,