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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
SAYS LAW IS VOID.
clares La Toilette Fellow Ser want Act Unconstitutional.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 3.-Judge Mccall of the federal court Tuesda declared the Ia Follete fellow ser wants act uncopstitution. The ac- ton was that of Damselle Howard against the Illinois Central railroad company and special representative of the department of justice at Wash. ington argued the case for the gov ernment.
 Mrs. Howard sued :ae railroad com. pany for damages because her hus- band was Killed while in the employ of the defendant.
 Judge Mccall said in bat:
 'I am unable to bring ny mind to the conclusion that the liability of a common carrier to its employe for injuries is interstate commerce. or commerce of any character within Che meaning of the commerce clause of the constitution.
 My conclusion is that congress is not authorized under the commerce clause of the constitution of the T. s. to enact this legislation, for the reason that the relation of interstate com mon carriers. engaged in interstate trade or commerce to their employees, and their liability to them in damages for injuries sustained in their cfn- ployment as the result If the neg + gence of any of it's offic ITS, agents or employees, or by reason of any de fects or insufficiency dac to it's neg ligence in its cars. engines, appli- ances, machinery, trl,iS. raaSl ed ways or works, Is not commerce with. in the meaning of the constitution. But, If it were, the at does not ur dertake to regulate this relation or liability, but simply announces ny an act of congress new law limited to a special class of those engaged in interstate commerce.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A Wedding Party.

Last evening about 7 o'clock Squire Woodruff responded 10 a knock at his door at his residence in north Mena. and when the door was OF ne he thought for a moment or so that he was being stormed by a merry crowd of young folks, but seeing they were strangers he demanded an explanation, only to find that one couple iu the party wished him to repeat the ceremony that would join them together as man and wife. The squire compiled with their wishes and within a few minutes sent the crowd on re. joicing. The contracting parties were T. F. Sexton of Laveria, Ark, and Miss Myrtle McCurdy of Quito.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
REFORMS F|)R NEBRASKA
George H. Shelden Inaugurated Governor to Succeed John H.
 Mickey.
TO GARRY OUT PLEDGES OF HIS PARTY
The Retiring and Incoming Execu- tives Both Sent Messages to the Legislature Advocating Many Re forms in the State Laws-To Use Force on Lobbyists.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 4.-George l.. Sheldon, of Nehawka, was Thursday inaugurated governor of Nebraska, John H. Mickey retiring after ser vice of four years. The retiring gov ernor read a long message to the joint assembly, in which he advocated all of the pledges made by the repub- licans of the state at the last elec- ten. Governor Sheldon's message was much shorter. He insisted that the promises made to the people, re- specting the regulation of corpora tions and various reform measures, should be carried out.
 Governor Sheldon, in his inaugural address, urged that the lobby be ban ished from the state house and insist ed that the legislature enact law making ii illegal to give or accept 1 railroad passes in this state.
 Governor Mickey, the retiring exc cutive, sent a message to the legis- lature in which he recommended a pure food law patterned after the national law, an appropriation for the Jamestown Exposition, the restriction of the lobby, lower freight rates, an anti-pass law, direct primary law, | child labor law, and law fixing passenger rates in Nebraska at two cents mile
 In the house of representatives, Rep resentatiye Witham offered reso- lution which provides that If any lobbyist shows up on the floor of the house while this body is in session the sergeant at arms is instructed to eject him, forcibly if necessary
 The resolution was adopted by a | vot of 59 to 2S.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A Shadow Over wssnrnoton.

Washington. Jan. S.-Happiness and sorrow were closely allied Tues day in the national capitol On the one side were the New Years recep- tions beginning with that of inc Pres ident and descending through the cab inet officers. to the residential set. while on the other were nGmberle ss funeral corteges bearing 10 the silent cities of the dead" ths victims of the Terra Gotta wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad last day Not withstanding the evidences of joy throughout the city the pail of death was universally felt and for the first time in many years Washington tenn. pered it's pleaseres over the birth of a new year with remembrance of the dead in it's midst.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Happily Welded.

Alfred F. Schott of Union Hill, Ill.,, and Mrs. Lizzie Durham of this city were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon about ? o'clock at the office of County Judge Wright Prickett of this city, the Judge performing the ceremony in his usual impressive manner.
 It is reported that there is quite romance connected with this wedding. It seems that MT. Schott had advertised for wife and that Mrs. Durham answered the advertisement and it was through correspondence that the union was perfected. Mir. Schott arrived in the city several days ago and affer their personal acquaintance both parties seemed only the better satisfied, so a marriage licence was procured with the above result.
 The contracting parties are both quite young and to say the east they are fine looking  young couple. We arc unable to learn whether they will make their home in this city or in Illinois.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A DRY FARMING CONGRESS.
Gov. Mcdonald, of Colorado, Issues Call for Gathering
 at Denver.

Denver, Jan. 3.--Gov. Jesse F. Me Donald, of this state. has issued d call for the first general convention of those vitally interested in the re- clamation of the semi-arid regions of the United States to meet in this city on January A and 25, 1907. The call is issued to the governors, agri- cultural colleges, state land boards, state engineers, boards of agriculture, agricultural associations, mayors of cities, railroad companies and al com mercial bodies in the traDs-Missouri states. The following representation is authorized under the call:
 The governor of each state and territory may appoint ten and not more than 20 delegates; the mayor of each city, five and not more than ten delegates; the scounty commits sioners of each county. five and not more than ten delegates; national and state agricultural associations. mot more than five delegates each; railroad companies not more than four delegates each; chambers Of commerce, commercial clubs and other commercial bodies, two dele gates each.
 United States senators and con gressmen, the secretary of agricul- ture and his assistants. governors Of states, officers of state agricultural colleges. officers of state experiment stations. state engineers and mem bers of state land boards, by virtue of their position, will be entitled to membership in the congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
LEMONS TO GOVERNOR DAVIS.
An Arkansas Senator Convicted of Doodle
 Sent the Executive Gift.

Little Rock, Jan. 1. 1.-Thirteen lemons neatly tied up in holly and mistletoe decorations were deliv- cred at the mansion of Governor Jefferson Davis today. The pack age contained a card with this inscription: "Compliments of the season from Fcstus Orestus Butt Butt is an ex-senator from Carroll county who com menced a two years term in the peniteutiary today, after having been convicted of misappropria- lion and boodling of funds ip connection with the building of the new state capitol.
 Governor Davis took an active part in the prosecution of several members of the legislature in con nection with irregular proceed ings and alleged financial short ages and ex-Senator Butts New Years gifts was not entirely un- expected when it became publicly known. A petition for Butts pardon is already in circulation.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
COUNTY JUDGE WON'T ISSUE LICENSE
The County Voted ''Wei" But the Judge Holds up Legal Papers.

Wayne, Jan. 4.-At special session of the Cross county court held here yesterIay,County Judge Gooch refused to grant 9 rehear- ing to the applic ants for saloon license in this county. He rem dered decision against the sa- loon men several weeks ago and tue latter immediately filed a motion for a rehearing.
 This action ot the county judge iu refusing to grant saloon licenses was surprise in view ot the fact that the county and township voted for license at the election in September. The de- Acision rendered by the county judge today was oral and he gave no reason for his action. He did not state whether he held the election illegal or whether he held that he had the power 10 re- fuse to issue licenses regardless of the result of the election.
 The applications for licenses were contested on the ground that the election held in this county in September was illegal, as 1t was not held in each voting precinct in the county as required by law.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A Trip to Acorn.

A merry party composed oi Misses Cecelia Gardner, Thyrs and Daisy Dunmau, Orva Wallace aud Nora Sale, chapcroned by Mrs. A. Hughes, left on the loca' this morning fer Acorn, where they will be joined by their friend Miss Florence Thompson, and they will spend the day m th. woods enjoying the beauties Q nature,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE }, 1873
Notice for Publication.
United States Land 0llice.

Cuftcn cth'tS laHu Otlft,
 Camden Alkan.as
 Dec, 2l, lW6 Notice is hereby given that in compiIatd with the provisions of the act of Courr.ss Iune 3. 1878, entitled "An act for the siea timber lands in the states of Calf rnia, ~. gon, hevsia. a,d Washington Tcrrifor' ts extended 10 all the Publlc Land states z lct of August f. 1892.
 ELIJAH w. ALLEY of Men County Of Polk. State of rkanss has this day filed in this office hi swoI statement Nc 759, for the purchase Of ~ southeast quarter northeast qsiattef Sec ' south half northwest quarter. naitmn' quarter southwest quarter tf Section Nc < in Township No. S. Range No. 20 W aN F M. Ark, and Will offer rf.sof to sne~ tp' the ladd sought is more va.uailv for it's ila Der or stone than for agricultural pnrposs' and to establish his cla,m to said land he e' Clerk of the County Court of Polk ccnnty his office at Mcns. Arkansas Thursday, v 7th day of March i9l7.
 Fe names as witnesses: James ] Marq if Hatfield, Arkansas Renpeit Liehl,R Robert C. smith. William r. Caudle all Vaudervoort, Arkansas
 Any ana all persons claiming adversely X above-described lands are requested C q heir claims in this office on or tefore s sth day of March 1907
 H c Friedhiem, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Maooon Receives in Cuba.

Havana. Jan. 3.--Gov. Magoon held his New Year reception in the red room of the palace Among those who came to express their good wishes were the members of the dip. lomatic and consular corps, senators members of the house of representa-. tives, the justices of the supreme court. the chiefs of departments and officers of the army and navy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
To Their New Home.

Mir. Ashmore of Joneshoro, Ark, who came to this city last fall and purchased farm few miles out, arrived Wednesday with his wife, leaving his son to accompany his car of horses and household goods through. MT. Ashmore has the appearance of being a gentleman in every re- spect and will no doubt lhake a first class citizen.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
WORST FLOOD
 IN YEARS
Heavy Rains In Central Portion of State Causes Great Damage Many Bridges Washed Out and Much
 Live Stock Lost.

Little Rock, Jan. 4.- rloous through Central Arkansas are worst known in twenty years. Little Rock and Hot Springs are practically isolated. No trans have been operated to or from Hot Springs since Wednesday afternoon. Not until last even ing was the Rock Island able to operate trains out of Little Rock and all through trains on the Iron Mountain go around LNtle Rock, enterting the state at Texarkana and passing through Camden, Pin, Bluff, Fair Oak and Knobel.
 Many families in the vicinity of Little Rock have been driven from their homes. Hundreds ol head of cattle, hogs and live stock have been drowned and re- ports are expected of loss of hu- man life.
 The worst damage by tho heavy rains of the past few days ap- pears to be in the vicinity ot Little Rock. While the railroads entering this city have reports oi washouts at various points iu the state, the greatest damage ar pears to have been done near this city. Little Rock is isolated from the country and persons who came to this city from the country districts Wednesday were forced to remain in the city yesterday and last night. All streams in the county are out of banks and many of the bridges are reported to have been washed away.
 Fourche bottom, south of the city, is filled with water, aud water has backed up into a num- Der of houses along the southern border of the city. Twenty-Five or thirty families have been driven from their houses in that section of the city.
 Throughout the entire day the water kept rising in the southern part of the city and, although the rain ceased at 2 o'clock yes terday afternoon, the water was still rising last night. It is be | lieved, however, that the water is practically al it's high stage in that section of the city. A num- Der of families residing in the bottom, bordering ou the section which has been flooded, were preparing yesterday afternoon tt move out iu case the water reached their houses. With the possibility of water rising higher and a prediction for colder weather, it Is feared many fami lies which have been driven from their homes will suffer.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Dr. G. k. Watkins was in from his home at Board Camp today on professional business. He stated tbat preparations were be- ing made to com nence tearing down the old Missionary Baptist church now located on Board Camp creek and moving same to Silver Center and when 1t is re- erected it will be made two stories high, the lower room to be used for worshiplng purposes aud the upper story for Masonic hall.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mr. and Mrs. J. (. Goodner arrived yesterday from Oden and left last night for Weatherford, Okla, where they expect to make their home. They were accom- panied to this city by Mir. Good ner's father-in-law. Rev. z. M. Ellison, who returned to Oden today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION:
 Department of Interior. Land Office at |. .l--.. A L. U 4

Department of Interior, Innd Ofice at
 Camden, Arkansas. December n, la06
 Notice Is hereby given that ALBEl ROBERTS of Bulger, Arkansas. has hl notice of his intention to make final proof support of his claim. viz: fl homestead Erl No 23Si3. made Nov. 0. 1900. for the son half southeast quarter. northwest quaIl sutheast quarter, Section 27. Township 2 Range 32 w.. 5th P. NJ. Arkausas. and Q said proof will be made before Clcrl of Circuit Court of Polk county, in his office Mena, Arkansas. on February A. i007
 He names tho following witnesses to pro his continuous residence upon, and cult' tion of, the land viz:
 Thomas !. Nichols, Daniel E. Roner Clinton Robins and Alva Hague, fl of Bllg Arkansas.
 Dec 20 H. G. Friedheim, Reg istef
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Brick pIanr For Sale

The Huston brick plant located
 west of Mena, first class machin- cry and all complete. is for sale at a price which will make a splendid investn ent. See of ad- drssa nr. c, c. Huston. Logh. ridge block, Nepa, 25a dw If
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

The family of Rev. William Cooksey, the Baptist minister who recently took charge of that church here, arrived yesterday from Junction City, Ark. The lidics of the church gave them a warm welcome at the parsonage, having nice supper ready and the house in good shape, for all of which the pastor was very grateful.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. M. l.. Wimberly, a week old New Years day, died yesterday afternoon at2 o'clock, death re- sulting from pneumonia. The remains accompanied by the father and Leslie Wood were taken to Eggcr this morning for interment.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
TWO GROWLERs.

q don't like the way that dog q yours growls at me-" remarked th young man who was calling.
 Q, that's nothing replied the girl; ''iust wait till you hear papa r
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

c. L. Rector returned last night from Granniss, where he has been several days invoicing a stock of goods which he recently bought there.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Marcus Nichols and Dhot Baker left yesterday afternoon for California, not knowing what point they expect to stop. They went via Kansas City, Dem yer and Salt Lake.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

c. H. Higgins came in from Joplin, Mo, last night on his way to visit brother who lives on a farm ou the Cossatott.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Marriage liceuse was issued yesterday to Richard Sharp of New Hope and Miss Myrtle Kemp of Minneola.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mrs. William Trowbridgc and son, Harry, arrived yesterday on No. 3 from their home at Carroll, Ia., for an extended visit with their daughter and sister, Mrs. c. o. Dawson.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

I. D. Jones and family came in yesterday from Beach, l. T. Mrs. Jones will remain for two or three weeks visiting in this city, but Mir. Jones will probably re- turn tomorrow.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Judge Prickett and John Bratcher drove out in the vicinity of Dallas to inspect some good roads work this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Rev. s. A. Neighbors was up from his home near Potter today and gave the Star call, ordering the weekly sent to his son, W. J. Ncighbors, at Rockston, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

N. c. McEwen, a prominent gentleman from Ottumwa, Ia., arrived yesterday to take look at this country with view of making investments.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

A. K and K. J. Roark of Scot, kas., accompanied by Mrs. A. E. Roark and her mother, stopped over here for a short visit with their uncle, c. J. Evans, while on their way to Port Arthur.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

]. E. Moseley weit down to Cove on the early train this morn ing to look after some. business matters at that place today.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

W. s. Scott returned yesterday from Il visit to his parents at Fayetteville, on his way to his home at Waters, Montgomery county. and gave the Star call with a renewal.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Arthur and Ora May Anderso n who have been visiting their uncle, G. J. Evans, and family for several weeks, started this afternoon for their home at Still water, Okla.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mrs. E. Began arrived ycster day from Eureka Springs 10 look after the completion of her new brick building on De Queet street
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Farmers Co=Opsra.
 tive liel
A Roster of Local Unions p,..
 and Dates of Meetiny
FOLK COUNTY UNION

will meet at the court house in Mns
 Ad Wednesday in 1907 Geo. WooA n,o.s ua J. N. Wilcox, secretary and treasrl rs. x, es'a'
 A. M. Parker, County Organizer. n.s. Arkansas. aa
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Joe and Elvis Goodner returned home yesterday from week. S outing at Oden.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Marriage license were issued this morning to J. r. Sims and Miss Mollie Egger, of Egger.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

D. H. Hopkins was iu from his home at Dallas and reported 3.75 inches of rainfall for the month of December at his place.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mart Leadaman and family left this morning overland for Wald- ron for a ten days visit with relatives and friends,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

MT. Scroggins, gentleman from Memphis, Tenn, IS in the city looking around with view to locating.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

H. z. Fowler who recently pur- chased the Douglas farm near this city, arrived last night from Claramorc, I. T., with his family aud household goods to begin his residence on the place.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

w. Nj. Griffiths, prominent young business man from Will burton, I. T.. is in the city look ing around W ith view to locat- ing here.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Sam r. Smith, justice of the peace, reports having collected S,65 in fines in his court during the last quarter, or since October IS, 1900.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

l.. P. Purvis a merchant ol Board Camp, was buying goods in the city today.
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oDEN UNION.
HATFIELD UNION NO. POO.

L. H Stephens. President; J H. Stephens.l retary. Meets twice each month. 0den, [
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Charles Hopkins and Jeff Robinson, two mill men of Egg came in yesterday, MT. Robin son going on to Fort Smith to buy some machinery, and MT. Hopkins remaining here to look after some busiIess matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
FIDELITY uNlON .

Meets at the lowry school house first third Saturday in each month at ' 80 D. n L. Nations, pres, John l.. Riding, sec.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Doss Wertz arrived yesterday from Springfield, H., to make his home with his parents, MT. and Mrs. c. F. Wertz, and sister, Miss Ada.
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month at ? o'clock p. m. D. Moore, ? dent, l. A, Cobb. secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mrs. Callie Hamby who has been down in Louisiana on an ex' tended visit, returned on No. I yesterday and irove out to her home at Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Dink Miller, progressive farmer from Janssen, was in the city yesterday marketing produce,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
ROARD CAMP UNION.

W. H. Hilton president. 4. K. Wear. ss taEy. Meets every Wednesday night at at Board Camp school house.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

]. F. Hatche of Hatfield was in Mena today as a witness in a homestead land case for Johu Kicks, and gave the Star d call with a renewal.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

R. U, wilkinson ,presidentA. C Robinson. X retary. Meets second and fourth satuia at o'clock D. III. Gam r. o,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

J. G. Collins arrived yesterday from Saltwater, Okla, and drove out to Mt. Ida today to visit a brother. Mir. Collins expects to buy property in this country with a view to making 1t his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

OWEN CHAPEL. UNION NO. 350 Meets the first and tbird Friday in the mo at ? D. m. W NJ. Bunyard president; c. Fisher, secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
WATERS UNION,
CAIN UNION.

w. E. Radcliffe, president; W. M. Chamberss retary. Meets each Friday night. Waters \
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]. G. Fair was up from Cove last night, the guest of his old friend, w. A. Hughes.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Mrs. Dora Stewart and son, Horace, returned home last night from a couple of weeks visit with relatives at New Boston, Tex.
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COVE uNION,

McMahon, president, Lewis Fortner seeret r. 0. Cove. Ark
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RusT uN1nN.

J. A. Smith president; F.M. Green, Secret. Meets Tuesday night before 2nd and ith X days. Potter 20,
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w. w. Whitley left yesterday on a business trip to several points in the Territory, expect ing to be absent several days.
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Mrs. c. G. Caches arrived last night from Paris, Tex, for a visit with her sister, Mrs. A. F.. Kincaide.
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LIBERTY UNION NO. o3s

George Wood. president; !. K. wilcox <.
 tary meets Saturday night before 2nd sn9 sundays. Bigger r. c. a1s
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Rev. H. c. Riding who has been dangerously i'll for several days, is very little, if any nm proved today, although he has been resting easier for the past day and night.
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returned from Whitfield, I. T., on the morning train, and drove out to their home at Rocky.
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ROCKY UNION.

c. B, Connally, president. l. Garter s., tary. Meets 2nd and ith Saturdays at s'' Rocky, F. O.