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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

Washington, Mar. 26-The German government has declined to receive Dr,
 David Jayne Hill in the capacity of American ambassador to succeed Char. lemagne Tower, whose resignation has
 been accepted to take effect upon the qualification of his successor. Dr. Hill is at present American minister to The Hague and was formerly first assistant secretary of state under the admins tration of Secretary Hay.
 The objection to Dr. Hill is one pure ly personal to Emperor William, who has simply caused it to be made known that the American diplomatist is per soma non grata to him. The reason for the emperor's objection is connected with the visit to America several years ago of his brother, Prince Henry. the ranking admiral of the German navy. Dr. Hill at that time, was first assistant secretary of state and neces- sarily was brought into official con- tact with the distinguished foreign vis- itors. Just what he did or did not do to give offense is not known here.
 A perplexing feature of the case is presented by the fact that last No vember the German government let 1t be known that Dr. Hill would be cor dially received as American ambassa- dor to Berlin. At that time Ambassa- dor Tower, after the president had sought in vain to dissuade him from such a course. reached the decision that proper consideration for his own private interests and the welfare of his children, whose education he deemed it necessary to perfect In America, obliged him to insist upon the acceptance of his resignation.
 Dr. Hill was selected to fill this im- portant vacancies for two reasons:
 First, because of his high rank in the world of literature and diplomacy, and. second, because his promotion would be in execution of Secretary Roots cherished plan for the applica- ton of civil service principles in the diplomatic service. For two years preceding Dr. Hill had been an Amer ican minister, first accredited to Switz- erland and then to The Hague. He was engaged in monumental literary work covering the entire history of the worlds diplomacy and these two posts afforded exceptional advantages for the procurement of the great mass of material required for the work As that task neared completion Dr. Hill found himself willing to abandon the field for the higher diplomatic post of Berlin, and, as already stated, the Ger man foreign office cordially responded to the usual cautious overtures from the state department here as to his availability for appointment as ambas- sador So Wednesdays decision of the German emperor has come as a complete surprise to official Washing ton. It is nevertheless final as far as Dr. Hill is concerned for the eti- quette that governs international rela- tions does not permit of any question of the right of sovereign to inter- pose an objection to the reception of any official who comes to his post as ambassador.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
DONAGHEY AHEAD
Report Up to O'Clock Thursday Shows Plurality of More
 Than Three Thousand.

Little Rock, Ark.
 March 26, 3::34 p. m. Special to Star:
 Official returns from yes terday's primary very slow coming in.
 At 1 o'clock official votes showed:
 Donaghey, 12, 360. Kirby, 9,183.
 Hinemon, 8,223.
 Believed Norwood wins over Andrews for attorney general.
 Ludwig, secretary ofstate; lobe, state auditor assured. Wood and Hart elected Su- preme court judges.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Little River County.

Ashdown, Mar. 26. 6.-Donaghey has carried Little River county for governor, the vote being Donaghey 452, Kirby 220 and Hinemon 196. The race for prosecuting attorney in this county is close with Collins in the lead. Pinnix has carried How ard county by 200 votes. Mont gomery county is also report ed to have gone for Pinnix. This county gives Norwood 731 votes and An drews 118.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Heard Their pyIno Screams.

Shickley, Neb.. Mar. 25.-After try ing to rescue her two daughters from a burning barn Monday, Mrs. A. Hon, wife of a farmer living near this place, was compelled to listen to their screams as they were burned to death. The two girls attempted to light the carriage lamps. It is supposed that one of the lamps exploded.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
SENATOR BRYAN DEAD.
Youngest Member of the Senate Sue
 cumbs to Typhoid Fever.

Washington, Mar. 24.-United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died at the Providence hospi- tai at S.: 30 o'clock Sunday morning of typhoid fever. It was only 73 days since he took his seat as the successor of the late Senator stephen R. Nal lory, who died December 23. and B days of that time was spent in his fight against disease. Several times during MT. Bryan's Illness his friends despaired of his recovery, but as late as Saturday night the report was given out that his condition had taken a turn for the better. His death Sunday therefore came as . surprise.
 The senate Monday for the fifth time in the present session adjourned because death had robbed the body of one of it's members. The announce ment that Senator William James Bry- an of Florida died Sunday was made by Senator Clay of Georgia in the ab- sence of Senator Taliferro, who left Washington early Monday as mem Der of the committee which accompa- nied the body to Jacksonville.
 The untimely death of Bryan who was familiarly known as the baby" of the senate. title in which he took prlde, came home to the senators with more force than any which had pre- coded 1t. The seven sorrows that have come upon this branch of con gross since adjournment a year ago, were a matter of solemn comment Monday. There was no other subject of conversation prior to and after the session that the fact that the mortal ity record of the present session all ready is greater than in any previous entire congress.
 Pensacola, Fla, Mar. 24.-Specula, ton is rife here as to whom Gov. Broward will name as the successor to United States Senator William J. Bryan, who died in Washington Sun day The Florida campaign is now in full blast with three candidates for United States senator. Congressman William B. Lamar of Monticello, John s. Beard of Pensacola, and Albert GIL christ of Jacksonville. It is not be- lieved the governor will name any of these parties and the selection may be State Senator Thomas West of San ta Rosa. Ex-Senator Samuel Pasco of Monticello was an applicant for the position when Mir Bryan was named and 1t is probable that he will again apply
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

will be made fully modern when completed.
 This is the property that has been in litigation for some time through an effort to exchange it for a 99-year lease on the Hen- drix academy property, and which was badly damaged by fire few weeks ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
PRICkETT NOMINATED
 l FOR COUNTY JUDGE
L. Parker for County Clerk Received Largest Vote of Any CandidateGreen Leads for Circuit Clerk, Cunningham for Sheriff, Johnson for Assessor and Thornton for
 Treasurer Hamilton Defeats Justice

Despite the hard fight that has been made against him, Judge Wright Prickett has been re- eiected by a majority of 222 with Faulkner township to hear from. Mena gave him large vote, and he did better in some outside pre- tfncts than his friends anticipated.
 John H. Hamilton defeated w. E Justice for representative by close to 2 to l.
 Cunningham defeated Sharp f0r sheriff by large vote.
 HI. J. Green had a close race With Pirtle for circuit clerk, but II safely elected.
 w. l.. Parker got the largest Fote of any candidate, receiving IE7 votes, defeating Uncle Inck Davis overwhelmingly.
 Freeman l.. Johnson defeated Wear and Taylor for assessor. though Wear ran him a good nee.
 Thornton defeated Liner al- most two to one.
 s. M. Imoe, surveyor; ]. T. Key, county weig her; pr. A. J. Pool, coroner and I. L. Gift, road cverseer for Mena Special district, had no opposition.
 The following was the vote for 1ustice of the peace and constable |n Center township: TYfSTIcE nF I'll k pEACF
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
vancII On Trial AaaIn.

Lawrence, Kan, Mar. 25.-The gee ond trial of Epp Vancil, charged with the murder of his wife, who died from the effects of eating rough on rats, began in earnest Tuesday, a jury hay ing been secured late Monday night. Vancil is shoemaker. The state as serts that he murdered his wife in or der that he might be free to marry another woman. At previous trial the jury disagreed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Seyier County.

De Queen, March 26.-All pre- cincts in the county heard from ex- cept Lockesburg. Hinemon for governor carries county by 400 votes. For representative, Tom Jones; for circuit clerk, J. E. Harris; county clerk. T. o. Pool; assessor, J. A. Holcomb; treasurer, Allen King. The vote for prosecuting at torney, Collins, 787; Pinnix, 456 and King 367.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
TO REMODEL COMMERCIAL.
The Old Hotel to Be Rebuilt at Once
 in Modern Style.

Pultz X Ravenscraft, contrac- tors, have secured a contract to rebuild and remodel the old Com mercial hotel building and will begin work tomorrow.
 It is stated that the structure
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Fine Eggs for Sale.

I can supply eggs for setting from full blood Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochin, Buff Orphington and Single Comb Brown Leg horns. Incubator eggs al rate of S2 per hundred. Phone 394. 9 ct w2t J. H. Phillips.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Nlnht Rleers stlII at Work.

Owenton, Ky. Mar. 26.-Owenton was visited early Wednesday by night riders, who set fire to three large to- bacco warehouses, causing a loss of about s3O,O0O and destroying l5o.0oO pounds of tobacco and three buildings.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Indiana Democrats.

Indianapolis, Mar. 25.-Indiana Dem ocrats were beginning to gather in In dianapolis Tuesday for the state con vention which will hold its first ses- sion Wednesday morning at II o'clock. The convention will be in session for two days. and is expected to be the largest held by Democrats in recent years.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
JURY LIST.
Names of Those Who Will Serve as Grand and Petit Jurors at April
 Term of Court.

Below is given the names of those who have been selected to serve as grand and petit jurors at the April term of the Polk county circuit court to be held on April 21, 1908:
 GLAND JURY. Henry Cecil, W. 1. Mckinney, F. w. Hamby, S. c. Reynolds, J. l. Fisher, Sim Lawrence, John Watkins, John Talkington, Luther Cummings, w. F. Gardner. w. J. Parker. Charles Burnett, 4. A. Hilton, w. F. Mount.
 AITERNATEs. J. H. Embry, M. M. Shields, James Edwards, Freeman Johnson, Frank Gam, Albert Meeks, c. Harris, Wilburn Philpot,
 J. N. Looney.
 PETIT JURY. John B. Graves, Worthy Mckinney, l. K. Self, l.. N. Whisenhunt, w. E. Tibbs, w. R. Faulkner, D. s. Crawford, A. T. Townsend, J. E. Chambers, ST. R. T. Connally, William Martin, Sam Rind, G. B. Bates, c. L. Lilies, F. D. Mays, S. c. Hall, B. H. Barton, ST., Thomas Merchant, Lee Davis, w. H. Sullivan, Il. 5. Weaver, G. l.. Lochridge.
 Blake Jones.
 ALTERNATIVES. Calvin Bates, E. McMillan, J. A. Lewis, J. c. Gates, N. A. Gam, William Bateman, H. D. McDaniel, James Holmes,
 George Harrison.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
WAS 4 CONSPIRACY
PLAN TO KILL D. w. STEVENS AT SAN FRANCISCO MATCHED
 IN KOREA.
SEOUL ORGANIZATION SENDS MANIFESTO
Document Reached San Francisco on Same Vessel Which Brought Mir. Stevens From Statement By Officials of Korean Body-The Vic tim's Condition.

San Francisco, Mar 25.-Dr. F. D. zumwalt, who made very careful examination of the wounds of D. w. Stevens, the American diplomat whose assassination was attempted Monday
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

DR. HILL REJECTED
GERMANY REFUSES TO RECEIVE MAN APPOINTED TO SUCCEED
 AMBASSADORS TOWER.
EMpEROR'SOBJECTION PURELY PERSONAL

pr. David Jayne Hill Is at Present American Ambassador at The Hague and Exact Reason He Is Persona Non Grata to the Kaiser Is Un- known.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Decided Against Americans.

Caracas. Mar 22.-The high federal court of Venezuela has handed down a decision from which there is no ap- peal, against the Manoa company and the Orinoco company limited. Ameri- can concerns, annulling the famous Fitzgerald concession under which these companies claimed rights in Venezuela. The claims of these com panies constitute one of the matters which are now being discussed diplo matically between Washington and President Castro.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

Girl Wanted-who can go to Texas to do housework in good family. Good wages. Address c. L, Taylor, Mena. l4 4wl
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

plans in the way of amusements are being made and the hotel will open June l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
A SPECIAL MESSAGE
ATTENTION OF CONGRESS AGAIN CALLED TO IMPORTANT MEAS
 uREs BY PRESIDENT.
ACTION BEFORE ADJOURNMENT URGED

Revision of Tariff After Careful lnves- tlgation Recommended But the Plac- ing of Wood Pulp on Free List at Once Advocated-other Important Suggestions.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
SPECIAL ELECTRIC CARS
ENGAGED FOR EXCURSION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLANS
TRIP TO BALBOA BAY
Meals Will Be Served on These Trains
All the Way - Decorations
for Big Fleet Are
Secured

Special electric trains will be en-
gagged for the chamber of commerce
glad hand excursion to Balboa may,
Huntington Beach and Long Beach
Thursday. April 16. the round trip fare
being fixed at S1.25, which covers all
expenses.
I'VE must know early how many are
tary Virgins yesterday. I'VE must
notify the Pacific Electric company
and the Balboa Bay chamber of COM
merce in advance as to the Size of the
crowd so that cars and lunch may be
provided for everybody.
Refreshments will be served on the
cars all the way and luncheon at Bal
boa Bay, where there will be furnished
reception, free boat rides and bathing.
Huntington Beach residents send word
that they will furnish surprise enter
tainments, and at Long Beach there
will be music by the Italian band and
a fine display of decorations for the
coming of the big fleet"
The trains will leave the Pacific
Electric station at 8 a. M, April 16,
arriving at Balboa at 1920 a. M. ar
at Long Beach at 2:45 p. m. and at
Los Angeles at 545 p. m.
All members of the chamber and
their friends are invited. Tickets can
be obtained only at the office of Secre-
tary Virgins.
Secretary Virgins announced yester-
day that he was seeing to the decorat-
ing of the Chamber of Commerce build
ing in honor of the coming of the big
fleet, the plans being to make the deco
rations as effective as the chamber of
commerce can afford.
The lectures at the Chamber of Com
merce building are well attended and
are proving of great interest to the
public and especially to tourists.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
TRIALS OF BOYHOOD
TOLD "GENTLE JUDGE"
PATHETIC INCIDENTS IN JUVE-
NILE COURT ROOM
Lads Confess Their Little
Misdeeds to Man Who Remem-
bers School Days and
Troubles of Youth

well, this card shows you stayed
out of school half a day, Herman"
said Judge Wilbur in the juvenile court
to the youngster before him. Herman
looked up doubtfully. His whole coun-
tenance spoke the question, Can it be
true?" But the judge knows boys.
well. what was the trouble?" he
asked. "Were you busy?"
Yes, SIR"
Did you go to the Shriners' circus?"
mo, sir" and the judge knew he
spoke the truth.
did you see the parade?" asked the
man who was once a boy.
Yes, SIR" and Herman laughed, for
he knew he was trapped.
Each Friday the tragedy of a boys
life is enacted in the juvenile court,
and men look on and smile at the tri
vial misdeeds they know were once
part of their own lives. The smile is
one of sympathy, for they know also
how serious these actions were regard
ed-by others.
Herman Coldove promised to bring
better report next time and walked
with dignity from the courtroom In
the hallway he gleefully kicked at
playmate and the elevator man called
him an imp because he stepped on a
sensitive toe.
James Drapen told the Judge he had
failed to start a bank account, as he
had promised, but excused this appar-
ent lack of tendency toward CONNER
cialism by saying work was scarce and
money scarcer-a complaint not at all
confined to himself. His mother also
said he had been a better boy, and he
was told to bring another good report
next time.
Tells Judge Troubles
"yVall well this school rarort JooLs
bad," were the words addressed to
Ralph Nancy as he appeared before
the judges desk. Ralph leaned for
ward and spoke confidsntialy to ;ne
judge-as man to man. His chin was
Oh level with the row of legal vol
unes, and the judge smiled. He real
ly believed there was some mistake,
but did not wish to criticise the teach
er's intelligence. TRY again." said the
judge. and Ralph promised with the
utmost seriousness to do so. When he
reached the lawn he tried to climb
upon a box ten feet high and housing
the statue of an eminent parsonage.
Charles Mandus looked with bellig-
erent eye upon his mother as she told
cf his sidesteps from path sufficient
ly broad for any ordinary person who
has reached the age when the paint
has worn off the beauties of life, but
all too narrow for a body containing a
heart filled with sunshine.
Charlie has a penchant for running
away from home. Down In the sands
of the river bed he builds habitations
of old boards, with here and there a
crooked stick to hold them in place.
Little green-leafed twigs form a couch,
and his slumbers are undisturbed by
dreams of domestic infelicities or the
ups and downs of an erratic market.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
" The BeerThat Made Milwaukee Famous

AS he interferes with nobody, he can
not understand why so much anxiety
should be exhibited concerning his ac-
tions
Nevertheless, he promised to be
better boy, and his mothers heart was
gladdened, for he is affectionate.
A glance told the nationality Of 1sa-
dore Goltner. His stepfather evidently
Is the source of all his boyish troubles
troubles that have made his young
face earnest.
But his mother was in court to speak
in his behalf. II love him so much,' -
she said. HE has promised to be
good, and 1 know he WILL" and she
wept when a suggestion was made that
her son might be placed in the charge
of others. She promised that the step
father would not again be cruel, and
with her arm about the boys shoulders
they departed. In the hallway he did
not laugh--the seriousness of life had
already come upon him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
RETIRED CAPITALIST DIES
FROM HEART DISEASE

David Long, n years of age, a re-
tired capitalist of North Dakota, who
has been visiting in Los Angeles for
the past two months, dropped dead
Saturday afternoon in a grocery store
at Sixty-eighth and Figueroa streets.
Mr.. Long was accompanied by his wife
at the time.
The body was taken to the UNDER
taking rooms of Bresee Bros.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
OFFICER GOES TO SEATTLE
TO GET ALLEGED EMBEZZLER

Armed with the necessary requisition
papers, an officer has left for
Seattle to bring back to Los Angeles
Hubbard C. Averill, who is accused of
having embezzled $4,000 which he is said
to have collected by the sale of stock
in a laundry which was to be installed
at Avalon, Catalina island.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
DENVER WELCOMES
W.C.T.U. DELEGATES
GOV. BUCHTEL AND OTHERS
ADDRESS CONVENTION
Resignation of Corresponding secre.
tary Causes Surprise--Much ln-
terest Evoked by Speeches
of Several Women
[Ry Associated Press. ]

DENVER, Oct. 23.--After two ses-
sions spent in business meetings the
National Women's Christian Temper
ance union, which began it's thirty
fifth annual conventions at the Audi
torium today, devoted the evening In
listening to actresses OF welcome from
Governor Henry A. Buchtel, Mayor
Robert w. Speer and others of this
state and city, and to responses by
presidents of several branches of the
organization.
One of the unexpected happenings
of the day was the resignation of Mrs
Susanna NJ d. Fry of Evanston, H.
as corresponding secretary. Mrs. f'ry
rendered her resignation with her an
nual report at the Afternoon session.
Much interest was evoked by ad
dresses made by Mrs. Helen d. Har'
ford, Oregon; Mrs. Harriet ID. Hall
Illinois; Mrs. nellie G.. Burger, Mis-
souri,, and Mrs Mamie Webb Curtis
Texas.
The organizers of the union told OF
the success they had met with during
the year in the way of increasing the
membership.
During the day kilograms of greet
ing were sent to Lady Carlisle and
Lady Henry Somerset of England; to
Hiss Strout, resident missionary in
Japan, and Miss Bowen, resident mis-
sionary in South America, and to q
number of prominent workers in the
temperance cause in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
FATALLY INJURED IN
COLLISION WITH CAR
Prominent Merchant of San Bernard
ino May Die as Result of Accident
While Driving Auto--Com-
panion Escapes
lsneciai r. ~. --.~o,.,

SAN BERNARDINo, Oct. 2S.-Jo-
seph Ingersoll, we'll known wholesale
liquor dealor of this city, probably was
injured fatally at o'clock this after
noon when his automobile was struck
and smashed to kindling wood by an
outgoing car on the Highland traction
line
With Ingersoll was John Poppett,
who jumped in time to save his life,
though he was bruised severely. The
car was running about fifteen miles an
hour, coming into the city. Owing to
a row of houses close to the right of
way, a clear view Of the track cannot
be gained until one is directly on the
track. The car struck the auto square
ly, demolishing it, Ingersoli being
caught in the midst of the debris. He
was unconscious when rescued.
His skull is fractured seriously and
he is literally scalped on the right side.
His collar bone is broken and he is
injured internally. He was at once
removed to the Marlborough hospital.
He has been prominent here for many
years and probably was one of the
best known men in his line of business
in this part of the state. He has a
wife and two daughters, and was a
we'll known man in every way.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
MONSTER LEVlATHAN IN
PUGET SOUND, ANGERED
BY SHOT, UPSETS BOAT

TACOMA, Oct. 23-A report reached
Tacoma this morning that an enormous
whale in the west passage of the sound
upset rowboat in which there were
three duck hunters, and all were
drowned.
1t is said the men began firing with
shotguns upon the mammal when 1t
rose to blow, and that the maddened
leviathan attacked their boat.
A large whale has been seen in the
west passage several times during the
past week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
WILL ASK BANKERS
STRAIGHT QUESTIONS
COMPTROLLER TO ENFORCE
MORE VIGILANCE
Order Issued to National Bank Exam-
iners Requiring Them to Demand
Answers to Twenty-Five
Vital Queries
TRy Associated press.l

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-To enforce
much greater responsibility upon direc-
tors of national banks and to make
them pay more attention to their in
structions. Comptroller of the Currency
Murray today isued an order to ma
tional bank examiners directing them
that upon entering a bank to make an
examination they Immediately convene
the directorate and require answers to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
CHILDREN CONCEAL PILES
OF LOOT IN PLAYH0USES
Beverly Police Discover Two Little
Sisters Have Committed Long
Series of Robberies-vaIu-
able Jewelry Stolen

BEVERLY, Mass, Oct 23.-Two sis
ters. one of them II years old and the
other 6, are accused by the police of a
long series of robberies here, running
over a period of three months. The
names of the children are withheld by
the police.
1t is stated that a search of play
houses and dolls trunk at the girls
home resulted in the finding of jewelry
valued at thousands of dollars.
The children were allowed to make
pocket money by selling soap on COM
mission, and this chance to visit vari-
GUS houses, the police say. was inn
proved to take large quantities of jew
elry.