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The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
MERCHANTS HAVE
SPENT $4,000
ALREADY
GUESTS OF WHOLESALERS, NOW
NUMBERING 1000, ARE BUYERS
IN EARMEsT-THis AFTER.
MOONS PROGRAM.

Such . Quickening Of business In
the wholesale houses OF Detroit has
never been known as that which has
taken place SO far this week Hun
dreds OF retailers have come to the
city. attracted by the oneway fare in
ducement and the great program OF
entertainment offered, and their pur
chases arer INNING up into totals that
surprise the local Wholesale mer-
chants.
When the buyers excursion idea
was proposed. 1t was figured that the
midsummer week would serve main
ly to attract merchants here who
could thus become acquainted with
the big houses and learn Of Detroit's
advantages as q market
These advantages have been appre-
ciated early. evidently, for $4,000
worth Of goods were reported pur-
chased from the firms In the Whole
salsrs' association Monday and Tues
day. and by the middle Of Wednesday
forenoon. $103.000 worth more had
been ordered by visitors. AS only
about twofifths OF the buyers are
here yet, and they have just begun
AOOhAA6 OVSi otOChSt Sho OuNiOOh Al OhC
Of great promise.
Twelve hundred merchants register
ed at the Wholesalers headquarters.
No. 176 Jeherson-ave., on Tuesday,
and TOO more had registered up to
noon of Wednesday.
These merchants come from all
parts Of Indiana and Ohio, as well al
from every part Of this state, the up
per peninsula sending an especially
large quota, Wednesday.
Wednesday afternoon the visiting
merchants are welcomed at the d. &
G. docks, where they inspect the new
steamer City Of Cleveland. This re-
ception IL from 4 to o'clock.
In the evening George H. Maxwell.
editor Of the Talisman and founder OF
the Homecraft society, lectures in the
Detroit opera house on "The future Of
the nation"
Mayor Thompson will introduce the
speaker, while James 8. Smart, presi-
dent Of the Wholesalers association.
will preside. The lecture Is to be IL
Illustrated. Mr.. Maxwell has been &C
tive In a movement to turn the trend
Of population back from the cities to
the country.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
TWO UMP|RES IN
ALL 1903 GAMES

CHICAGO, Aug. n.-President Ban
johnson announced yesterday that the
double umpire system will be used In
all games OF. the American league next
season. Losing no time after making
the decision President Johnson
already has signed two new diamond
indicators to complete his stan.
This reform, which was looked upon
as inevitable in the future owing to
the growing complexities Of the
game, has been advocated by a num-
Der OF the leading baseball writer's, but
IL was hardly thought the change
would be made at once. Many recent
happenings on the diamond. however.
where only one umpire has worked
have shown the necessity for two
pairs Of eyes.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
CUICACO LTyEsTOCK.

CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Hogs-Receipts
close: bulk, ss.5OQs.75; light. 5000
go: workers., ss55Q6.7O; mixed, $40
Qes2h; pigs. $3.50 $3.50; heayies $50
SIS: roughs. Ss.2O@6t0. Cattie-Re-
ceipts Is. 900, market steady to loc low
err; beeves, ts.6O67.f5: Texas steers,
t3.5O9570: western steers. s5.bo4s;
and heifers. si.s0q5.70. calves, $500
$40. Sheep-Receipts $4,000, market
steady; natives, s2.25Gti5; westerns.
s2.40@L15: yearlings. t4GtIo; lambs
natives, s326Gs26; western, f3.75We.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
1000 VISIT MUSHROOM.

MUSHROOM, Mich, Aug. 12.-(Spe-
cial. )-Muskegon's irst annual home
coming will be ushered In tonight
with big alumni banquet at the Mus
kegon high school. Six. hundred will
sit down and an alumni association
will be formed. Congressman Nc
Laughlin will be POSTMASTER. Tomor'
row, home-comers' day VIII be cele-
brated. The city Is ablaze with flags
and bunting and 1000 visitors already
are here.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
CARDINAL PROHIBITS USE
OF BICYCLES TO PRIESTS

PARIS, Aug. 12.-Cardinal Coullie,
archbishop of Lyons. has issued a
stern prohibition against the priests
and clerical students Of his diocese
riding bicycles. holding that the prac-
tice is contrary to the gravity Of the
priestly calling and distinction Of con.
duct which should mark the clergy.
An appeal to Rome would be fruit
less, for Pious x. when he was Car
dinal Sarto and bishop Of Mantua,
took the same step forbidding clergy
the use of bicycles.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
ARMoRY VICTIM DIES.

HoUGHToN. Mich. Aug. Ia
Especial. )-vallon Dun Maxi. aged %.
who was injured in the collapse OF the
old armory building yesterday. died
this morning. The other three injured
men will recover.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
saratoaa conventlon SEPT. i4.

NEW YORK. Avg. 1.-The onicial
announcement was made today. fol-
lowing the convenipg OF the state com
mittee at state headquarters. that the
Republican state convention would be
held on Sept. IA. ut Saratoga The
COM snxton vtiu opsn a. ,. N
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
Alfonso TO Visit Paris.

PARIS, Aug. 12.-The Paris News
papers announce that King Alfonso
will visit the French capital In Sep
TENDER on his way to the Isle of Wight
to join Queen Victoria. From Eng
land his majesty will go to Vienna to
visit Emperor Francis Joseph.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
DROUGHT BROKEN roo LATE.

COLDWATER, Mich, Aug. a.
Especial THE severe drought which
has prevailed here for many weeks
this morning was broken by a soaking
rain, but some Of the crops have been
too badly scorched 20 be benefited.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-Wheat opened
EASY u a. &c lower General rains and
weakne In corn were a weakening
feature. Cables were " higher. Wheat
was owell taken and after the initia!
weakness. the market took on general
strength and advanced to about the
close OF Yesterday.
Opening prices: Wheat-Sept, ~ %
SAKE. Corn-Sept.. 77&c Oats-Sept..
47%c. Pork-Sept., sl5.3lh. LARD
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
LIGHTNING DESTROYS CHURCH.

OTSEGO, Mich, Aug. 12.-tSpecial)
st. Mary's Roman Catholic church
at Watson. near here. early this morn
ing was struck by lightning and burn
ed to the ground. The building was
partly fneured
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12

Detreit aad vfcinityt Wednesday
night unsettled. possibly shewerst cool
ert Thursdsy fair, eoosert fresh TO brtsk
variable vvtnds.
Lever Michfgsnt Probably local
showers and cooler topiGhtt Thursday.
fair and cooler.
One year ago today Maximum ten
p~rsture, sGI minimum, est mean, 7Gy
NO precfpftstfsnt partly cloudy skies.
The su. rose st 4,37 .. M, ssd sets
st et91 D. m.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12

Dussnsss-iike rrf.si,s. no fuss ana
no feathers TIE plain, neat kind that
looks right Three Prt.ttsg Co. Is
John R-st- Phens 1tea
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12

l.x Co. Is Jssn R-st Sheas itss. =
The Detroit times., 1908-08-12
COPPER

Reported for The Times by Hayden.
Stone e. Co., 116-11S Griswold-st:
Omen High. Low. Noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
STRANGE CAPTURE OF SALMON
Incident Proves That Belief of Some
 Fishermen Is Wrong.

Fishing a well-known river in Nor way this June, one of the tenants of the fishing lodge opposite ours caught a fish of 29 pounds in the morning and lost another, his spinning line being broken by the rush of heavy fish Fishing with prawn the afternoon of the same day, the same angler, in the same pool, got into good fish at his first cast. After long fight the fish was gaffed and landed. Then was re- vealed a strange state of things The prawn tackle had never touched the fish: in fact the hooks were foot or more from it. They had caught in the cast which had been lost that morn ing. and was now twisted into knots and tangles, no doubt by the salmon endeavoring to get rid of the treble Norsk cast and hooks. The line had been got rid of. As the prawn swung ecwn the pool 1t had grappled the lost cast still attached to the salmon, and fish (33 pounds), cast, and tackle were recovered We watched the incident from the road, and crossing the river handled the recovered cast Many maintain that salmon once hooked and played for any length of time leave the pool--W. H., in London Field.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
ALL ARE TIPPED IN BOHEMIA.
Even the Street Car Conductor Gets TIps-Pay for Privilege of Serving.

In the city of Prague a tip to the tramway conductor is considered de rigueur. The orthodox tip consists of but two heller, or two-tenths of a penny, yet as strap hanging is al lowed for in considering the carrying capacity of the car the conductors should have got goodly pocketful of the minimum coin by each days end.
 Tipping, 1t was ascertained in an- other of Bohemia's larger towns, is so fully recognized that the head waiter at a cafe pays rent for his post, sup plies all the journals for the coffee room anu looks after the other wait CTS, and then makes an income larger than that of university professor all out of his tips.
 After supper at one of the delight full open air cafes of the capital 1t was found that approximately one should give a half krone, ten cents, to the head waiter who took payment, four cents to the under waiter who brought the viands, and a cent to the boy who brought-and even brought again as one glass was finished-the beer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
EXECUTION SALE.

Notice is hereby given that 1 will sell on the 10th day of November, 1908, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon, at the southeast door ofthe court house in the city of Mena, Polk county, Arkansas, publicly to the highest bidder, on a credit of three months. the following described lands in Polk county, Arkansas, towit:
 Lots and 10, in Block 27, of the original townsite of Mena.
 The purchaser will be required to give note at three months, with ap- proved security, with interest at six per cent per annum from date of sale, and lien will be retained on the land for payment of said note.
 This sale is for the purpose of satis- lying an execution issued by w. l.. Green, circuit clerk of Polk county, to satisfy judgment of slS3 30 debt and S3. S5 costs rendered by $. Fl. Smith, a justice of the peace for Polk county, in a case wherein Graham Paper Com pany was plaintiff and H. F. Robie and May l.. England were defendants, and for costs of this execution and sale, a transcript of said judgment hay ing been filed in the office of the circuit clerk and recorder for Polk county.
 Given under my hand this October l6, 1908.
 J. w. Cunningham, Sheriff.
 J. Fl. Bratcher, Deputy Sheriff.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
MoRTGAGEE's SALE.

Whereas, Robert l.. Harkins, and Georgie Harkins his wife, did by their deed of mortgage, dated August Sd, 1907, for valuable consideration, convey to the undersigned the follow ing described real estate;
 The West 75 feet off the West side of lot No. ,, block No. ?, in Olm- stead's Subdivision of lot 9, Eureka Addition to the town of Mena, Arkan- sas. Said conveyance was made for the purpose of securing debt of Seven Hundred and Fifty (S750.00l dol lars, due and owing from the said Robs ert l.. Harkins and Georgie Harkins to the undersigned, John Thompso said amount being evidence by their promissory note of S750.00. dated August Sd 1907, due and payable Aug ust Sd, 1908, and whereas said note is past due and unpaid and the makers thereof fail and refuse to pay said sum, therefore l will sell under the terms of said mortgage the above described lot of land at public auc- tion, for cash, at the South Court House door, in the town of Mena, Ar kansas, on October 5th, 1908, between the hours of judicial sales.
 This Fist, day of September 1908.
 John Thompson, Mortgagee.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
The Prolific Queen Bee.

The queen bee is great antagon- fist of race suicide. She strives to perpetuate the race with an ardor and an understanding that is worthy of the highest commendation. Some have been known to lay 4,000 eggs day for a year. the number lessening after that to 1,200 and going forward at that ratio for another two years. With 50,000 bees to the colony that single praiseworthy queen laid enough eggs to establish 46 colonies. Bee keepers figures on net income of three dollars colony each year. If the owners of the bee under discus sion profited from her labors to that extent the gain was s14S. It is not to be presumed that any such results were obtained. To argue so much in favor of one bee would be to place belief in the statement that man with ten acres of ground and two rab- bits can become a millionaire in three years selling rabbit skins to glove manufacturers World.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
A LONG GOLF DRIVE.
James Braid Made # in 1905, But the
 Ground Was Frozen.

In an autobigraphical sketch at the Braid tells of his longest drive.
 "So far as can recollect," hs writes, it was in 1905, when playing a round at Walton Heath with MT. Riddell The course was frostbound and the wind was at our backs when We were playing the fifteenth hole, and I hit my tee shot distance of 395 yards, carefully calculated after ward.
 "Of course you can drive a ball wonderful distances when the turf Is frozen. and such feat as this is no test of ones general capacity, but on the other hand. 1t was so cold that I could scarcely grip my club. and feel sure that if I could have held 1t properly 1 should that day have driven very much further.
 At the eighteenth hole in the same round l drove to the bunker guarding the green, which was an other drive of nearly the same length As to what distances I have driver under normal conditions really d. not know.
 Once when l was playing mattel against Harry Vardon, at Hythe, made a carry which was generally re marked upon at the time as beini something very much out of the oI dinary, but I do not remember wha was the exact length of it."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Millionalres, Camps in Danger

Albany, N. Y.. Oct 24.-Reports were received Thursday that the fires in townships 34 and $ were serious. Township 34 is in the so-called Blue Mountain lake region and number 6 lies nearest the 34 to the west. It is one of the most valuable sections of the woods. including Racquette lake and the camps of Chairman Woodruff of the Republican state committee. Al fred Gwynne Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan and others. Another threat ening fire was reported near the Beaver river station, Herkimer county.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
school Nurses Are successes.

New York is quite well satisfied with the nurse in the schools, and no doubt another year will see more of them installed As one instance Of the work of the nurse, 1t is reported that $50 children supposed to be so mentally deficient were found ts be so only because they were rhys'callS unable to do the work required oc them. No doubt in the schools of the future the school nurse, taking to the homes the best ideas in regard to health and hygiene, will be considered as much a part of the school system as the teachers
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Sure to Please.

"A birthday present for your son, eh? And he is pretty hard to please, madam?"
 Indeed he is," replied the fond mother. And do want to please him sol"
 What age is he, madam?' the clerk inquired
 He will be just 16"
 A triumphant smile illumined the visage of the salesman.
 Then, madam, give him this" he said.
 And he laid before the woman a magnificent case of crimson Russia leather containing horse-hide strop and a dozen exquisitely fine razors.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Rather Particular.

Them piled 'taters iz kind uv sog gy." protested the hungry hobo.
 Huh" rejoined the charitable lady who had drawn en the icebox in his behalf. "Pll bet it isn't often you get as good dinner as that"
 Not at dis season uv de year" ac' knowledged the personally conducted tourist. but in de good old winter time fare heap sight better"
 What do you eat them?" asked the c. l.
 "Snowballs," replied the hobo. "Dey is bettern sogSy 'taters. all right, fer they make feier's mouth water
 And having successfully lodged the flatiron that came his way, he hurried down the pike.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
lmpromptu Speeches.

Why be ashamed of getting your speeches made for you by another? Your clothes are made by another why not your speeches. Both, after III. are necessary to a successful par liamentary career. Impromptu speech
 IS (for any occasion) -as these require more time in their preparation 1t Is necessary to make charge of seven guineas per thousand, which Is, how ever, inclusive of humor and quota tions. Our series of "Impromptu Speeches for One Hundred and One Occasions" can be had for f500. or on the Times" system of payment for f50 down and 13 monthly pay ments of $50 each.-London Punch.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Railroad Must Pay.

Topeka, oct. 24.-The Kansas tax commission refused Friday to reduce the assessed value of the property of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad company from $53,O7S,11S. This valuation is on basis of s4s. 76s a mile. In the hearing before the commission the company maintained that it's property was worth conner cially about s1O,O0O mile less than these figures.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.

NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Guardian of Harold G. Davis and Mildred NJ. Davis, minors, will, on the 24th day of October, 1908, between the hours prescribed for judi cial sales, offer for sale the following described real estate belonging to the estate of said minors, to-wit: An un- divided one-half interest in and to sixteen acres of the SW-4 SEA Sec ton 30, Township ?, South, Range 30 West, said sixteen acres being that part of the said SW-4 SEA lying south of the Mena and Bethesda Springs road.
 Said sale will be made pursuant to an order of the Polk probate court made and entered on the 18th day of September, 1908, authorizing and di- recting said Guardian to make said sale for the purpose of raising funds for the education and maintainance of said minors.
 Terms of sale: On a credit of three months, purchaser to give note with approved security and a lien to be retained on said lands to secure the purchase price thereof.
 Given under my hand as such Guar dian this the 30th day of September, 1908 Ida G. Davis, 43 St Guardian.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
nusoana ana Wire Dead.

Denver. Feb. S.-Mortally sick witt consumption and insanely jealous Jacob Koretz-y, practiced shooting al a target with revolver for severa days in preparation for the murder oi his wife Rebecca, whom he fatall, wounded on a street in this city Thurs day. After shooting his wife Ko retzky shot himself in the head Illus band and wife died at the hospita to which they had been removed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
starved In a Freight Car.

Buffalo, N. Y. Oct. 24.-The body of negro was found in freight car onened here Thursday. Death was due to starvation and thirst. The car was shipped from Pine Bluff, Ark, on october ?, and had been rebilied from st. Louis, Mo, but was not onened at the latter place. In the ear was a consignment of goods for Providence, R. l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Not Just as dood"-it's he Best

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailing- ly, unqali6edly ana absolutely guar anteed to cure any form of skin di- sease. It is particularly active in promptly relieving and permanently curing all forms of itching known.
 Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm and all similar troubles are relieved by one application; cured by one box.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
r1arried T1an N IrnubLe

A married man who permits any member of the family to take anything except Foley's Honey and Tar. for coughs, colds and lun g guilty Of neglect AQit
 good for pulmonary troubles The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con tains no opiates and IS in q yellow package, Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
psbs Attended a Taft Meeting

Evansville. Ind, Oct. 24.-Eugene V. Debs delayed his lecture here Thursday night that he might attend the Taft meeting in the Grand the ater. The audience which the So ciai.st candidate had in Evans hall was entertained meanwhile by other speakers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
ANDREW ScHENcK,
President of the Germania Fire Insurance Co.,, Rscomuls nds chamberlain's Cough
 Remedy

I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for over year, and can say that it has never failed to cure the most stubborn cough or cold. can recommend it to any family as a sure and safe children's cough reme- dy.-Andrew Schenck, Ayton, Ont. For sale by Jackson Drug Co., and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Saved His Bows Life.

"My three year old boy was badly sonstipated, had a high fever and was in an awful condition. l gave him two doses of Foley's Orino Laxa- tive and the next morning the fever was gone and he was entirely we'll. Foley's Orino Laxative saved his life" A. Wolkush, Casimer, Wis. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
A Shaking Up

may all be very we'll so far as the trusts are concerned, but not when il comes to chills and fever and malaria. Quit the quinine and take a real cure
 Ballard's Heroine. Contains nc harmful drugs and is as certain as taxes. If it doesn't cure, you get your money back. Sold by Jackson Drug
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
sIiybtly Colder With now.

When you see that kind of weather forecast YOU know that rheumatism ;s al hand. Get ready for it now by gatting a bottle of Ballard's Snow ftniment Finest thing made for rheumatism. chilblains, frost bite, sore and stiff joints and muscles, all acne acnes and pains. 25e, 5Oc, ana Sl q Dos'ie' Sold by Jackson Drug 70
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Killed His Sweetheart.

Holyoke, Mass, Oct. 24,-Enraged because Casselda Beaudry, the young woman to whom he was engaged, re- fused to say whether she would keep her promise to marry him. Arthur Boudreau Jr., shot and killed the girl Monday night. He is in jail.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
snlrituaIIs,s to oust Eakers.

Indianapolis, Oct. 24.-At the con. vention of National Spritualists' as
 sociation Thursday afternoon steps were taken to force out of business all "falJrs" and false mediums" who practice their profession on pretenses of having communication with spirits.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Half of Wheat crop Marketed,

Winnipeg. Man, Oct. 24.-The Mani toba Grain Dealers association Thurs Ga, announced that 53,OO0.000 bush. els of this years wheat crop of west ern Canada has already been mar. ketsd This is one-half of the seasons crop
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Nehraaka aank Robbers oet s3.4oo.

Omaha, oct 24.-Cracksmen raid- ed the State bank in Heartwell. Rear ney county, Nebraska, early Friday and secured s3.4OO. Explosions aroused the inhabitants of the town, but too late to intercept the robbers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29

HOLLY GROVE UNION NO l542 F. E. Carter, president K. l.. Dalrymple secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Offfce at
 Camden, Ark., Oct. ', 1908.
''S''Ns " "GpSNNi1rT'EJ' ROSE

NOtICe IS hereby gINtn E1Ht
 GRANVILLE l.. ROSE of Quito, Ark, who, on Oct. II, 1901, made homestead entry No. 249O5, Serial No. 06l2l for SEl4 SW14, SW14 SE.l4, Sec. 10, and NWif NEI&, NEI4 NW11, Sec. 1b, Twp. s., R. g W. 5th P. NJ, has hled notice Of intention to make final five-year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Circuit Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 18th day Of Novem Der, 1908
 Claimant names as witnesses: John J.. Foster, Chal octus L. Posey, Isham r. Posey and William F. Ford, all Of quito, Ark. Oct. l5. H. G. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
Snow Fell at Topeka.

Topeka. Kan, Oct 24.--Following ali intermittent rain of 4s hours amounting to a fraction over an inch, a light snow fell here Thursday night, melting as fast as it fell.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-29
FAR MERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions. Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers Of unions are especially requested to notify The Star of any changes in officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud Of greatess possible value to the mem bership