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The Penn's Grove record., 1908-08-21
Be Comfortable

the remainder OF the hot
weather = there's wo
months of it yet-get
some of these Reduced
Vests. You get magnif-
cent quality Of sheer ribed
gauze vests in either regu-
lar or extra sizes, neatly
finished.
15c and 19c ones now 12c
each Knit Corset Covers
and knee length drawers,
splendid goods of o regu-
lar 25c and 35c grades,
but in the smaller sizes
only, so
to close 12c each
More Tan and Black sheer
mercerized hosiery in Isle
finish with double heel and
and toe. The best value
ever for Csc pair
First floor.
zoe Figured Lawns &C
That's the story in a nut
shell and there's still some
very pretty lawns and
fancy swisses in this, the
cleanup of our seasons big
lawns business.
20c ones reduced to &c
Good, pure bleach Turkish
Towels, nicely hemmed
and large size Special Tic
each Bates Seersuckers,
the "old reliable, IN good
length remnants
Only l0c yard
Plain White Linene,
excellent for children's
wear and nurses uniforms
reduced to 12Hc yard.
Fourth street store
Corsets
Do you know our special
SOC Corset? It's the biggest
value you can find. It's
well made, weary we'll
made, thoroughly boned,
will not rust, and is mod
eled,-on the best lines for
comfort, grace and present
style. Made of fine ba-
tiste, neatly trimmed, and
has four hose supporters;
really it's hardly worth
paying $l.0O when you
get such a superior corset
for SOC a pair.
Sizes l8 to 25.
Corsets, first floor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-08-21
at &c each.

~AASAA
Another sale of those EN-
broidered Initial white
swiss handkerchief, all
initials beautiful quality.
August Price
4 for 25c.
Colored bordered and color
ed plaids and figures, fine,
soft finish.
4 for Quarter
Mems Extra Size pure
linen vacation handker-
chiefs, a usual 3lc quality
25c
Women's Embro d erred
Swiss handkerchief, en-
broidered, hemmed and
scalloped, two dozen diff
ferent patterns of these
Tic handkerchiefs
for l2ac each
First floor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-08-21
W. H. Smith & co.
SUCCESSOR TO
W. B. Sharp & Co.,
and Market Streets
wilmington, DEL.
New Beltings

and beauties, too. White,
blue, pink, champagne,
black, mails and plain
colors and in combina-
tons.
A showing that you will
like at 25c, 29c, 35c, 39c,
49c and SOC a yard. Plenty
of all white beltings and of
gilt combinations.
New Belt. Pins and Buck
les in effective designs,
black, rose and Roman
gold, oxidized silver effects
as well as plain and carved
iridescent pearl. 25c buck
les these are, but it's late
in the season, so our price
tor l0c each.
First floor,
The Penn's Grove record., 1908-08-21

nouSe Rules Despotic.
The third instrrmenthity employed
to defeat the will Of the people is
found in the rules Of the house of rep
resentatives. Our platform points OUT
that "the house Of representatives was
designed by the fathers of the consti-
tuition, to be the popular branch of our
government, responsive to the public
WILL" and adds:
1.-THE house of representatives. as
controlled in recent years by the Re
publican party, has ceased to be a de-
Lucrative and legislative body. respon-
sive to the will Of a majority of the
members, but has come under the alb.
solute domination Of the speaker, VII
has entire control Of its deliberations.
and powers of legislation.
1--WE have observed with amazement
the popular branch of our federal gov
eminent helpless to obtain either the
consideration or enactment Of meas
ures desired by a majority of its men,
bers."
This arraignment is fully justified.
The reform Republicans In the house
of representatives, when In the minor
ity In their W party, are as helpless
to obtain a hearing Or to secure a vote
upon a measure as are the Democrats.
In the recent session of the present
congress, there was a considerable ele-
ment in the Republican party favorable
to remedial legislation; but a few lead
ers. in control Of the organization,
despotically suppressed these mem
bers. and thus forced a real majority
In the house to submit to a well organ
lied minority. The Republican netionay
convention, instead Of rebuking this
ATTACK npan popular government ar
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
MENA GUN CLUB SHOOTS
One Held Each Day of Fair and Mem bers Made Some Good Scores
 An Interesting Feature.

One among the interesting fea- lures during the four days of the celebration was the shooting com tests held by the Mena Gun Club at the grounds on Oakdale fruit farm. The shooting took place each afternoon at , o'clock and was under the supervision of w. A. J. Smith, field captain of the club. In addition to the regular members of the club several visit ing members from other clubs took part in the shooting and ,ome excellent scores were made.
 Those who made biggest scores and won prizes were, first day, w. H. Barber, prize awarded be- ing 150 Peters shells; second day, Jesse Cox, prize awarded. being l50 Peters shells, thlrd day, D. Sallee, prize awarded being 200 Peters shells. Several good scores were made on the fourth day, but no prize was awarded.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
SLASHED BY IRATE WIFE.
Lost Church Membership Married
 Lost Wife.

Eureka Springs, Aug. 20.- Judge k. F. Ray, aged 80, was attacked by his wife with case knife and horribly cut across the face at his home here today, Sur geous sewed up the wounds, and Mrs, Ray, to whom the judge was recently married, is under arrest.
 Mrs. Ray had decided to leave her husband and became enraged when he later prevented her from removing a pew sewing machine, for which payment has not been completed. When Judge Ray married his present spouse the First Baptist church here expell- ed him, because a former wife, from whom he is divorced, is still living and the church judiciary held that he had put her aside without Biblical cause.
 Judge Ray is an old and we'll known citizen.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
TEACHERS ORGANIZE
Have Good Meeting at Acorn, Select Officers and Adopt Consti-
 tuition.

The teachers of Polk county or ganized themselves into a perma- nent organiZ ltion at an adjourned session on last Thursday. A com mittee had been appointed to draft a constitution and arrange a pro- gram at the regular institute, when the temporary organization was ef- fected, and this committee read it's report and the constitution was adopted as read. After the adoption of constitution, the following off, cers were elected for the ensuing year: w. T. Adams, of Mena, Pres ident, and William Martin of Rocky, Secretary and Treasurer. As the constitution provided that the prin- cipal business and details should be in the hands of an executive com mittee of three elected by ballot they were next to be elected. Sev- eral names were presented and the ballotting was close, the result being that Messrs. Fred Embry, G. w. Johnston and Miss Durham of Mena were elected to fill the places. By the constitution the president of the association is to act as ex-officio chairman of the committee. The principal duty of the executive com mittee will be to arrange programs and the time and place for holding meetings.
 Throughout the whole proceed ings a perfect spirit of harmony and union prevailed. No one went away without feeling that he was part of the organization, and was well pleased with the beginning. One very commendable feature was that everything had the ring of business about 1t.
 When the clause in the constitu- tion was adopted to make the dues twenty-five cents per year, many wanted it doubled and quadrupled though such a sum was not neces- sary to conduct the business part of this work.
 Twenty-one teachers were en- rolled before the meeting adjourned as charter members and many more will follow soon.
 After several short talks by the members upon the management of the work the association adjourned subject to the call of the executive committee.
 The next meeting will probably be held in Mena about Thanksgiving. at which time it is expected to have enc of the most interesting programs every presented by Polk county teachers. J. B. Earle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
JAMES CARTWRIGHT
 MURDERS HIS WIFE
Shoots Her in Knee and Back, Then, As She Lies Upon the Ground, Puts the Fatal Shot in
 Her Neck.

Conway, Aug. 20.-James A. Cartwright, a white farmer liv- ing on J. A. Batson's place, two miles west of Wooster, this coun- ty, shot and killed his wife about 9 o'clock this morning. Three shots were fired from Wincbes- ter rifle. The first one seems to have struck the woman in the knee, causing her to turn to run, when the second shot was fired, striking her in the back aad cans- ing her to fall. Cartwright then deliberately pointed his rifle at the neck of the prostrate woman and fired the third time, should cred his rifle and made his escape into the woods.
 The firing of the last shot was witnessed by neighbor, who did not al the time know what Cart wright was shooting at.
 Sheriff w. M. Brady is at the head of posse which is pursuing the murderer, but late tonight he is stil, at large.
 The coroner's inquest today re- turned a verdict in accordance with the facts as given herein.
 Mrs. Cartwright leaves two children aged 10 and ?, and the older is seriously sick. Cart wrigh is under indictment for selling whisky. The cause of the killing is not known.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
THE RIOT GARRISON GONE.
Only One Regiment Left to Stay More
 Mob Trouble.

Springfield, H., Aug. 22.-Military rule ceased in Springfield Friday, the armed forces being reduced to one reg iment and the task of preserving or der being turned over to the civh au. thorities. The First cavalry broke camp at daylight and the Seventh in. fantry patrols were withdrawn from the streets. Sheriff Warner had an increased force of deputies on duty and the city police force also was re- inforced by few special policemen. Except for the closed saloons, and the ruined homes and business houses In some of the streets, there was nothing to indicate that week ago the city had been in the hands of an uncon- trollGd mob.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Take a Child's Advice.

A mother said to her child "Son, go sweep over the yards. The child replied Mamma, let us wait til tomorrow. Then the mother replied "Ntver put off till tomorrow what can be done to day. In accented tones the child then cried Well mamma, let us eat the berry pie right now.
 Did you know young man, young lady, that you are putting off something tar more impor- tant to you than berry pie? You will never rise higher i'd this commercial world unless you get into a broader and deeper chan nel. We do not condemn any kind of labor that is honorable, but why should one of intellect ual ability spend his life ia hard toll and draw small salary, when a short time and right training would fit him for a profession that would double and treble the amCunt?
 The Mena Business College would not spend hundreds of dol lars each month advertising over eight states if it had not some. thing of unusual merit to adver- tise. Reme mber, we have spent twenty-three years preparing to lead men and women out of dark ness into commercial light. We have culled the very best from ali the branches and can handle it like tey. If people from West Virginia, Kansas, Iowa and Tex as can afford to cross over their state line ia order to receive the benefit of our instructions, why eau not the hundreds and thou sands of bright boys and girls over Arkansas come to our noun tain city, Mena, and let us give them the same polish 2
 The Meaa Business College.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Fine Exhibition of Baseball.

The ball game Friday after noon, the last of series of three games played between the South western team of Texarkana and ihe Greys of Mena. proved to be one of the best and most exciting of the series only game in which the Mena boys were al. lowed to score.
 The game was called al } o'clock by Umpire Ravenscraft and up to the fifth inning one of the hardest contested games ever witnessed by the faus of Mena was fought by the contestiug teams. In the first half of the fifth inning the Meua boys got busy with the willow and secured two scores, which was duplicated by tue Texarkana boys iu the last half of the luuing tying the score. At the beginning ot th, sixth inning Stevens, who had been doing the pitching for the Texarkana boys, was retired from the box aud new pitcher by the name of Lambert. who arrived on No. 4 from Gexarkana and known as the "star" pitcher of the Southwest pitcher that al- iows few hits-was placed in the box and the first inning he pitched the Mena boys batted him for three ruas, placing the score at 5 to ? iu favor of the Greys, csus- ing the Mena rooters 10 go wild with delight. Al the conclusion of this innIng the game was d.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
A Clean Slate.

A welLknown doctor upon reaching home after 2 two days absence mo- ticcd that his slate was perfectly clean, whereupon he asked the servant girl, Has nobody called during my two day~ absence? left this slate out for callers to write their names on, and t is perfectly clean
 "0h. yes. sir" replied the servant. choerfully. "A lot of folk has come. An the slate got so full O names that only this morning [ had to rub thcm on to make room for more" :.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

la yed for a short period on ac- count of a shower of rain. When the Texarkana boys came 10 bat at the resuming of the game they secured four runs, making the score stand to 5 in their favor, winning the game. No more runs were made hy either side.
 Mena is proud of the way her boys got together and played against the strong Texarkana team. Herman Fuller, who did such excellent pitching for she home team, deserves special mention.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Faithful Friend

"l have used Chamberlain's Colie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since 1t was first introduced to the pub,ic m 1872, and never found one instance where cure was not speedily effected by its use. have been a commercial traveller for eighteen years. and never start out on trip without this. mv faithful friend" says H. s. Nichols Oakland, Ind. Ter. When a man Ias used remedy for thirty-fve years he knows its value and is competent to speak Tor It. For sale by Jackson Drug Co. and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Noah,s Excuse.

Capt Pr'tchard of the record.break. ing Mauritania, told a group of Amer leans on a recent voyage that a sailors life was hard one.
 Tt is not so hard as it used to be before the coming of steam" he said. but it is still fearfully hard, for all that. In fact, never heard of but one man who had a decent excuse for go- ing to sea"
 And who was he, captain" said a Chicagoan.
 Noah the captain answered. For tf the old fellow had remained on shore he would have been drowned"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
MR. DONAGHEY AND
 AMENDMENT NO. 10
If the People Show by Their Votes that They Want It He Will Do His Duty Says MT. Don
 aghey.

Fort Smith, Aug. 20.-George W. Donaghey of Conway, Demo- cratic nominee for governor, who stopped over ia this city tonight, en route to Greenwood, where he speaks tomorrow, refused to take stand in reg ard to the proposed constitutional amendment No. 10. In statement made for the Ga zet.e he declined to give out his ideas of the matter, but stated in- stead that he thought the people of the state would be capable of deciding the matter for them selves at the polls, and declared that he would abide by the decis- ion reached at that time. ''I be- lieve that the people will be so thoroug hly informed on the sub lect when the time comes to vote upon 1t that they will not have needed any voluntary advice from me- was the way MT. Donag hey explained his position.
 His statement was as follows:
 Moth withstanding rfous newspaper statements, I have at no time declared my position on the important question of consti- tutional amendment No. 10. 1 have at no timc declared whether l favored or opposed the amend- ment.
 ''This question has been before the people of AIkansae hereto fore, and has been discussed and voted upon at the polls. It is now having a thorough discus sion in the newspapers of the state and among the people. The mayors of the state and public of- ficials are widely circulating data pertaining to the subject, and l believe the people will be so tho- roughly informed on the subject when the time comes to vote upon it that they will not have needed any voluntary advice from me.
 "The people of my own county of Faulkner, l believr, desire the passage of this amendment. and some of them are enthusiastically ' working for 1t. haven't at- tempted to either retard or pro- mote this sentiment.
 "The Democratic party of the state in convention assembled early last June declared for two amendments by making a plank in the party platform. 1 there, fore would be placed in pecul- far position with the party if l were to single out either of these blanks and oppose it.
 "I shall be satisfied with the verdict of the people upon th.s question. If they should endorse it by legal majority shall con slider 1t my duty as governor to do everything in my power to comply with their wishes in hav- ing it supplemented by law as thoroughly and effectively as pos sible safeguarding the interests oi the fax payers of the state in it's opera tons.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
A Boon to Elderly People

Most elderly people have some llN, ney or bladder disorder that is ott painful and dangerous. Foley's Kid. ney Remedy has proven a boon tc many elderly people, as it stimulates the urinary organs. eorrects irregu, larities and tones up the whole system. Commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and be vigorous, Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
THE CAMPAIGN OPENS.
Political Speaking by County Candi-
 dates at Rich Mountain Saturday.

Ouite a number of the Demo cratic and Independent candidates for county offices went up to Ricn Mountain last Saturday to take part in the campaign which opened up at that place.
 Speaking dates have been ar ranged by the county Democratic central committee for each voting precinct and the campaign will continue to September l2, when a grand rally of the Democrats oi the county will be held in Mena'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
WANT CAMPAIGN MONEY
Congressman Ben Cravens Asks for $l Contributions to Democratic
 Euud

Fort Smith, Aug. 2+. The Mena Star, Mena, Ark.
 Gentleman:-I am just in re- ceipt of a letter from Honorable James T. Lloyd, Chairman of the Democratic National Con- gressional Committee, asking me to try to raise, among he Dem- ocrats of the Fourth Cougres- sioual District, money to help carry on the campaign, and am satisfied the newspapers through out the district will cheerfully assist in this matter.
 This money is to be used in carrying on the National Cam paign, and 1 would be very glad indeed If you would either give this letter publicity, or call the attention of the Democrats tc the matter of making contribu- t ons, and any who desire 10 e h. tribute can send the money di rect to Honorable James T. Lloyd, Chairman of the Dem- ocratic National Congressional Committee, The Annex, Chicago, Illinois, /
 If each newspaper in the dis trict can induce ten or fifteen Democrats to contribute Sl co each, 1t will be a great help in carrying on this work, and l am sure the Democrats will take this much interest in Democratic success. Yours truly,
 Ben Cravens.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Attentio p. Asthma sufferersl

Foley's Honey and Tar will give immediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured many cases that had re- fused to yIeld to other treatment. Foley's Honey and Tar IS the best remedy for coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles, Cont iins no harmful drugs. Sold by all drug nists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually constipated Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic by stimulating the liver and bowels and restores the natural action of the bowels. Foley's Orino Laxative does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Re- fuse substitutes. Sold by all drug
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
h Good Luck.

"Aboi two years ago my father came he from Mason City, Iowa, on a visit" avs Q. l.. Scott, Duflield, Mich. While here he was taken sick with 0iar hoea and cramps. gave him $, ye al doses of Chamberlain $ Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy and it ured him. This remedy al- ways enres For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
Belgium likes Horse Meat

Washington.-So high has become the price of other meats in Brussels according to report from Consul Gen. eral Walls, that horse meat has pro. cured a weilestablished place on all tables. The consul general points out that the importation of horses for food IS increasing annually, in 1906 the number reached more than 26.O00
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

The following were elected a officers for the ensuing year: George B. Dennis, president. $. $. Baker, vice president. V. w. St. John, secretary. H. w. Cardwell, treasurer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
BIGGEST AND BEST
 FAIR EVER IN MENA
What Mena Business Men Have to Say About the Twelfth Anniversary
 Celebration.
NEW OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Detailed Report Will Be Made of Re ceipts and Expenditures Fine
 Ball Game.

The following are replies to the question: What do you think of the Fair?"
 George E. Vickers: Think it was great. Burt Todd: Best ever had and last day best of all.
 G. Lochridge: Very successful Oscar Thacker: Success in every way, considering rain.
 Clarence Mali: 1t was a cracker jack.
 ]. G. Jackson: It was fine.
 U. l.. Thacker: Good, l think. l.. c. Acruman: Fine: enjoyed it very much, best thing we ever had. A. w. Smith: More and better fruit than ever before.
 H. w. Cardwell: Grandest ever had: everybody pleased.
 Mayor J. P. Davis: Out of sight. Best thing ever in Mena.
 J. H. Cox: Good all through and largest crowd ever here.
 Fred Rausch: Pretty good show ing.
 J. Judd: Very good and can be made better.
 M. A. Stratton: Best we ever had, of course.
 w. A Daniels. Was all right. A D. Garden: It looked mighty good to me. Best thing ever had. J. B. Pope: Outstrips any ever had, both Tn point of order and ex- hibits.
 w. I. Mckinney: Ought to have it whole week next time.
 w. T. Bradbury: A success. With ordinary weather would have had a fair that few towns of any size could equal. If there is any shortage to meet, we are ready to come across to make it up.
 Charles Tarr: Good, all right; best fair yet, but more athletics will bring more people.
 w. J. Gallagher: All right, ought to have it twice year.
 Dr. J. R. Davis: Best we ever had; must get together for next year.
 Ed Cox: Just the correct thing. Eugene Cox: It was fine.
 w. w. Townsend: Nothing in past celebrations compares with Mena's Twelfth anniversary.
 B. F. Adkisson: The fair and cele- bration a great success; much credit is due to the men who had charge of it's management.
 F. N. Hancock: Eclipses all past celebrations.
 Bennett Jackson: The best Fair in every particular.
 G. w. Petty: Beats 'em all. Past Fairs do not compare with it.
 Dan Watkins: Biggest affair and best satisfied crowd ever in Mena.
 J. T. Cole: Excells all past eff. forts.
 k. D. Sale: One of the best cele brations ever held in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

The old officials of the Mena Fair Association are winding up the business for this year and soon will be ready to publish a detailed report of their work. The work this year was heavier than ever before, and Hal l.. Nor wood, president, George B. Den- his, treasurer, aud H. w. Card well, secretary. for weeks forgot that they had auy business of their own and devoted every ener- gy to making the fair what it was-a shining success.
 There were other men, a good many of them, whose names should go on the rol, of honor for their uuselfish services to the csuse, but to attempt to name them would be to overlook some or the earnest workers.