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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
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Attorneys for Defense Ask Court fo Instructed Verdict in Boise
 Murder Trial.
THE MOTION TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMESl
Judge Wood Announced That Then ton of Orchards Testimony on Gov Steunenberg's Killing to Warrant Conviction of the Defendant.

Boise, Ida, Dec 26.-Before hearing argument on the motion for an instruct ed verdict of acquittal filed by tho defense in the Pettibone trial Tues day, Judge Wood announced his con clusions on the question of corrobora tive evidence and stated that there had not been sufficient corroboration of Orchards testimony on the killing of Gov. Steunenberg alone to warrant a conviction. He also said that cor roboration was necessary to establis, a conspiracy and invited argument al to whether or not such corroboratioa had been given by the state, and wheth. CT or not the defendant had been con nected with that conspiracy. The con clusion of the court means that either the jury will be instructed to acquit the defendant or that the trial will proceed on the proposition that the state is not required to connect Petit bone with the Steunenberg murder, il being only necessary to show that a conspiracy to murder existed; that the defendant on trial was member  of that conspiracy and that the kiff ing of Steunenberg was an incident thereto.
 In the Haywood trial Judge Wood held that it was necessary for the state to produce evidence tending to connect the defendant with the specific crime charged, independent of the testimony of Orchard. His an nouncement Tuesday meant that he would either reverse that ruling or sustain the motion of the defense to direct an acquittal. A ruling on the motion will be made Thursday Judge Wood directed the defense to be ready to proceed with its case at that time in the event the motion was not sustained
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Why

Should your baby suffer? When he Is fret ful and restless don't experiment on him and use any old thing your neighbor recon mends. Buy bottle Of Whites Cream Yer. mifuge, greatest known worm medicine and cure for all chlldren's diseases. It is mild in it's action, builds up the system, and makes thin. puny babies fat.
 Mrs. J. c. smith, Tampa, Fia., writes:
 "My baby was thin and sickly. Could not retain it's food and cried all night used one bottle Of Whites Cream Vermifuge and In a few days baby was laughing, happy and we'll" For sale by Jackson DrugCo.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Saved In the NIck of lime.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 2s.-Just as the black cap was about to be placed over the head of Henry Thaxton, a negro. convicted of the killing of s. T. Hunstueker, a white, a telegram arrived from the governor staying tho execution for IS days. The sheriff read the message aloud. The prisoner raised his hands upward and ex' claimed: "My God" All the prison DTS in the jail gave a cheer and the prisoner was led back to his cell pray ing and weeping.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
 Safe Medicine for Children.

In buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There Is no danger from 1t, and relief Is always sure to follow. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and there is no better med icIne in the world for these diseases. If is not only a certain cure for croup, but, when given as soon as the croupy cough appears will prevent the attack. Whooping cough is not dangerous when this remedy is given as directed. It contains no opium or other harmful drugs. and may be given as confi dentiy to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Jacgson Drug Go. and all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Long Live the Kirql

Is the popular cry throughout European countries, while in America the cry of the present day is Long live Dr. Kings New
 Discovery, King of Throat and Lung Reme- dies?' Of which Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine, Truro, Mass, says: Ut never fails to give immediate relief and to quickly cure a cough or cold" Mrs. Paine's opinion is shared by a majority of the inhabitants of this country. New Discovery cures weak
 lungs and sore threats after all other reme- dies have failed, and for coughs and colds it's the proven remedy. Guaranteed by Jack son Drug Co. 5oc and si.00. Trial bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Are Short of Funds.

New York, Dec 26.-The United He brew Charities, the largest Jewish charitable organization in the United States, which has annually extended aid to over 5000 families in this city comprising over 35,000 individuals closed it's doors Tuesday for the first time in it's history for lack of funds No more money will be expended un til Jannary 1, when the society will again start operations and continue its aid until the sum allotted for the month by the directors has been paid out
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
The Charming Woman

Is not necessarily enc of perfect form and features. Many plain woman who could not serve as an artists model possesses those rare qualities that all the world admires, neatness, clear eyes, clean, smooth skin. and that sprightllness Of step and action that ac- company good health. A physically weak woman is never attractive, not even to her self Electric Bitters restore weak women, give strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, vel vety skin, beautiful complexion, Guaran- teed by Jackson Drug Co. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Mysterious st. Louis Conference.

St. Louis. Dec. 31.--Speaker Cannon, United States District Attorney Jo- seph B. Healing of Indianapolis and Thomas K Niedringhaus of St. Louis, former chairman of the Missou- ri state republican committee, held a conference Sunday at the Planters hotel. Speaker Cannon arrived Mon day and did not register at the hotel. MT. Healing registered from Chicago. The purposesof the conference, which lasted until late Sunday night, was not divulged by the participants, all declining to make any statement.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Is Still a Mystery.

Newark. N. J., Dec. 31.-Although hundreds of persons have viewed the body of the young woman who was murdered and thrown into a pond in Harrison, on Christmas night, her identity has not yet been determined positively. Nor, so far as can be learned, has any definite progress been made by the police in their ef- fort to apprehend the person or per sons responsible for the woman's death.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
pittsburu Industry to Start.

Pittsburg, Dec. 29. = The Union Switch and Signal company has or dered employees to report for wor1 January 2. The plant was closed De cember 2, and has not been expected to open until January 20. The com pany has closed s7,000,000 contract with the Penna for equipment for the New York tunnel. and has also re- ceived a large order from the Harri- man lines
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Carrie Nation

Certainly smashed hole in the bar-rooms of Kansas, but Ballards Horehound Syrup has smashed all records as a cure for Coughs, Bronchitis, Influenza and all pul- mouary diseases. T. c. H--, Horton, Kas., writes; "I have never found a medicine that would cure a cough so quickly as BaliaTd's Horehound syrup. T have used 1t for years" For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
FROM THE ANTILLES.
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy Benefits a City Councilman at
 kingston. Jamaica

MT. W. OReilly Fogarty, who is member of the city council at Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, writes as follows: "One bottle ofChamberlain's Cough Remedy had a good effect on a cough that was giving me trou- ble, and think I should have been more quickly relieved if had continued the rem edy. That 1t was beneficial and quick in re- lieving me there is o'doubt and 1t Is my intention to obtain another bottle" For sale by Jackson Drug Co. and all druggists
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
It Will Stay There.

'In my family medicine chest no remedy Is permitted to remain unless it proves be- yond a doubt the best to be obtained for it's particular purpose. For treating all man ner of skin troubles, such as Eczema. Tetter, Ringworm, etc., Hunts Cure has held it's place for many years. l have failed to find surer remedy. It cures itching immedi- ately." K. M. Swann, Franklin, La-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
The Joy

Of living is to have good health. Use Her bine and you will have bushels ofjoy. You need not be blue, fretful and have that bad taste in your mouth. Try bottle of Herbine, positive cure for all liver complaints r. Harreli, Austin, Texas, writes: ssI have used Herbine for over year, and find 1t a fine regulator. I gladly recommend 1t as a fine medicine for Dyspepsia" For sale by Jack son Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
chloaoo Politician Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Henry Wulff, for mer state treasurer and once prom inent republican politician. died here Friday. He was recently released from the house of correction. where he served sentence of two years for violation of the postal laws.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Whv Colds Are Danesrous.

If you would be immune rom disease keep the system healthy. Each successive cold weakens the constitution and renders infectious diseases more liable. Chamber lain's Cough Remedy will cure your cold promptly and restore the system to it's nor maj condition, For sale by Jackson Drug Go. and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
All the World

Is stage, and Ballard's Snow Eminent plays a most prominent part It has no su- perior for Rheumatism, stin joints, cuts, sprains and all pains. Buy it, try it, and you will always use it Any body who has used Ballard's Snow Eminent Is living proof of what it does. Buy a trial bottle, 25c, soc and sl.0O, at Jackson Drug Co.'s.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
A Happy Han

Is Amos F. King. Of Port Byron, N. Y., (s5 years of agcl, since sore on his leg which had troubled him the greater part of his life, has been entirely healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve the worlds great healer Of Sores, Burns, Cuts, Wounds and Piles. Guar anteed by Jackson Drug Co. Price 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
A Memorable Day.

one of the days we remember with pleas ure as well as with profit to our health, is the one on which we became acquainted with Dr. Kings New Life pills, the painless purifiers that cure headache and bilious ness and keep the bowels right. 26c, at Jack son Drug Co $ store.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
catarrh and fieadache.

Mrs. z. E. Goforth, 2li9 Holly street, Kan sas City, writes: After using a sample bot tie and two 25c bottles of Hunts Lightning on, am almost well of Catarrh. IL stops my headaches. It Is the best medicine I ever saw and just can't keep house without it" she is right.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02

Mineola, L. l., Dec. 31.-r.strict At. torney Coles said Monday that he has received no official information that Jere K. Cooke and Floretta Whaley have been found in San Francisco. As soon as he did so, MT. Coles said he would request the San Francisco authorities to arrest Cooke on a war rant that was issued soon after his disappearance Cooke Is charged with abduction. Mrs. Whaley. grandmother of Floretta Whaley. said she hoped the girl had been found and that she would welcome the girl if she would return ot her home. If necessary. Mrs. Whaley said, she would send money for her grand daughter to return.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
HOPING PASTOR FOUND
Jere Rhode Cooke and Floretta Whaley Were Located in
 San Francisco.
BABY BOY HAS BEEN BORN TO COUPLE
Fled From Their Pursuers Before Day break In Pelting Rain and Present Whereabouts Unknown--No Re quest Made to Police to Apprehend Them--A Warrant In New York.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.--In a pelt- ing rain before daybreak the Rev. Jere Rhode Cooke, formerly pastor of the fashionable St. Georges church at Hampstead, l.. l., and Floretta Wha- ley. the 17-year-old heiress with whom he eloped eight months ago. deserting wife to whom he had been married for nine years, and creating a sensa- tion in church and society circles, stole away from the little flat which they had occupied at 1199 Green street, in this city, where they were discovered Sunday living under the name of Mir. and Mrs. Gerald Balcom. taking with them their baby boy, Bal com, born two months ago. They drew the blinds, bolted the rear entrance and lock the front door, leaving be- hind all they had managed through rigid economy to save for their world. ly comfort during the eight months that search has been made for them throughout the country. Whither they went has not yet been ascertained. The police declare that no request has been made to them to apprehend the couple and that no effort is being made to locate or detain them.
 The discovery of Cooke and the girl whom he had fled with was made through Capt. CIeary of the Morse Pa
 trol agency, who met the couple when they arrived here last June from Los
 Angeles, When the girls pic, ture was published last week in connection with a dispatch from
 Louisville stating that Cooke had deserted Floretta Whaley land gave her away to a family there who
 was educating her, Cleary immedi ately recognized the picture as that of the young woman whom he had met as Mrs. Balcom.
 Sunday afternoon a representative from local paper called at the home of the unfrocked minister and his | companion where they had lived quietly under their assumed name | Cooke. Yale graduate, worked ai painting and decorating and when
 hard pinched for work did any manuai work that he could get.
 The only notice ever taken of the couple by neighbors and those who | lived in the same building was to
 comment upon the apparent happiness and the devotion of Balcom to the girlish mother and the baby boy. When the interviewer called Sun day 1t was like lightning out of clear sky.
 Balcom or Cooke, admitted his ideu- tity but sent the fragile mother and the baby into another room asking the reporter to lower his tone. that she might not learn of the discovery of their identity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
THEATRICAL GOSSIP
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(COntinued From Page <O'D indulge in some bright repartee that gets many laughs, hut the cream of the act is the grotesque dancing of one of the brothers. It is so unique and so absurd that 1t Is always provoca- tive of outrageous mirth. The stunt is clean-cut and of high order all the way through, and the pair do fancy buck and wing dancing that might be eaualled, but certainly can not be ex- celled Probably they have certain features which can not be duplicated.
 John Lillian and Grace Marion are a team of young people, male and fe- male, who sing several catchy songs such as 'I Wish Had a Girl" Are You Sincere" "Smarty," etc. and ln- troduce fancy steps that exhibit their terpsich orean skill and general grace fulness. The voices are said to blend well, and the exhibition appeals to the younger division of patrons. Both Ma rIon and Lillian were special features of the TWO Waifs" Company leaving that show to enter vaudeville a year ago. They have apparently succeeded well.
 The usual new moving pictures will close program full of standard acts and one that is calculated to give gen. eral satisfaction. There will be mati- nees at each afternoon, especially for the ladies and children, and at S:30 every night the usual evening perform ance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
BIG ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.
At North Alabama Conference of MethO-
 hIat EpiacOpal Church

A-RA3[|h~~A
 Birmingham, Nov. 21.-(Special.)- )- The largest attendance in the history of the church in Alabama Is expected at the Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, (Northern branch) to be held in Birmingham commencing Thursday next and con- tinuing through Monday.
 Bishop William F. Anderson. of Chattanooga, Tenn, will preside at the conference. The program for the opening day is as follows:
 Devotional service.
 Administration of the Lords Supper and organization of the conference.
 Addresses of welcome by Rev. A. R. Moore, D. D. pastor of the First Chris tian church. Birmingham: Hon. George B. Ward, mayor of Birmingham; Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes, editor Birmingham News; Response. Bishop William F. Anderson. D. D.
 Thanksgiving sermon by Bishop Anderson.
 Pentecostal service.
 Lecture by Bishop Anderson.
 Among the visitors to be here for the conference and who will partici- pate in the program will bo Rev J. G. Race, D. D. president University of Chattanooga; the Rev. Thomas Nichol- son, D. D. secretary of the board Of euucation pt the Metnouist EpIsCopaI church, New York city; Chares H. Parham, Knoxville, Tenn; John A. Pat ten, Chattanooga, Tenn; the Rev. Jos eph B. Hingsley, D. D. Chicago. Ill.,; J. M and NJ. J. Harris, of Indiana.
 The local congregation expects the extension board to contribute to the new house of worship being erected in Birmingham. The Sunday School part of the building is completed and win be used for the conference next weak.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

battle. but with a voice that won't stay falsetto, and the manner of a college boy playing a girl in amateur drama. The role calling for an accomplish ed soubrette Is funny only from the crude violence of the girl playing in it. The twenty girls of the chorus may all be over the 16 limit. but some don't look 1t. and there is to mo a charm in their seeming freshness and unsophistica- ton. They are put through the kinds of songs and dances common to musi- cal farce, from the Indian warpath to the negro cakewalk, and from human prattling and toddling dolls to saun- tering and flirting Florodora maidens. And they do only one regrettable thing. You should easily guess what that is. A Salome ballet? Of course.
 Franklin Fyles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

A one-act version of "The DeviP' is attracting favorable attention on the vaudeville stage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Agnes and Edgerton Castle are eol- laborating on a play for Henrietta Crossman. to be brought out this sea- son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Edna B. Burns has been engaged by Charles Frohman to be leading woman for Francis Wilson in 'When Knights were Bold.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

David Waraeld is meeting with great success on his Western tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Jessie Millward will support Ethel Barrymore in "IAdy Frederick" play ing the part of Lady Mereston. she will join the company in Pittsburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

David Belasco Is preparing a new play for Frances Starr of Rose of the Rancho fame
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Clara Lipman (Mrs. Louis Mannl is to appear this season in a play written especially for her by Madame Fred de Gresac. author of Give and Take"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

What Every Woman Knows" the new play by J. M. Barrie. will ba seen in Bedlin, the translation being already under way. before the play as acted by Miss Maude Adams, and her company, reaches New York in it's English dress. Tho exact time of set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Alfred. Sutro's new play, 'srhe Builder of Bridges" q story of the London of today. was produced in London last week for the first time and made a good impression.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

HiIda spong will soon appear in a play called "A Man and His Mate" a Jramatization by H. R. Durant of his novel of that name. Others al- ready chosen for the cast arc Herbert Percy, Mortimer Snow, Frederick Sullivan, Harry Turpin. Elsa Payne, Inda Palmer and Mary Mccabe. The first performance is to be given to- morrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

George Ar1iss and Brander Matt hews are desirous of budding out as playwrights. The famous "Devil" and Mir. Matthews have colloborated on a play which they call '@rhe End of the Game" which is said to be sx- cellent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

The success of Al. IT. Wilson in When old New. York Was Dutch" has brought to the front Sidney R. Ellis, the author of the play. Another one of his plays. 'Hrhe German Cavalier" has already been accepted by one of the New York managers and is in preparation for its produc- ton next season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Harry Lauder. the famous Scotch comedian is said to be getting s1O0, 900 for his present tour of Ameri ca William Morris his manager. pays him. 1t is understood, not only for every performance. but also for the time he was on the ocean com ing and the time he will he on the ocean returning to England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

Reginald Dekoven and stanislans Stange have completed their first joint contribution to vaudeville, under the title of ''rhe Magic BottIe," which was given a trial performance the other day and pronounced a great success. It is understood that the two authors will continue their partner ship for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22

 tering and flirting Florodora maidens. And they do only one regrettable thing. You should easily guess what that is. A salome ballet? Of course.
 Franklin Fyles.
 PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
 David Warfield Is meeting with great success on his Western tour. David Belasco Is preparing a new play for Frances Starr of Rose of the Rancho fame.
 A one-act version of "The DeviP' is attracting favorable attention on the vaudeville stage.
 Agnes and Edgerton Castle are ooi- laborating on a play for Henrietta Crossman. to be brought out this sea- son.
 Edna B. Burns has been engaged by Charles Frohman to be leading woman for Francis Wilson in "When Knights were Bold" Jessie MiIlward will support Ethel Barrymore in 'IAdy Frederick" play ing the part of Lady Mereston. She will join the company in Pittsburg.
 Clara Lipman (Mrs. Louis MannI is to appear this season in a play written especially for her by Madame Fred de Gresac. author of Give and Take"
 Alfred Sutros new play, 'srhe Builder of Bridges" q story of the London of today. was produced In London last week for the first time and made a good impression. George ArIiss and Brander Matt hews are desirous of budding out as playwrights. The famous Devil" and Mir. Matthews have colloborated on play which they call 'srhe End Of the Game" which is said to be sx- cellent.
 What Every Woman Knows" the new play by J. M. Barrie, will ba already under way. before the play as acted by Miss Maude Adams, and her company. reaches New York in it's English dress. Tho exact time of the first performance has not yet been set.
 The success of Al. IT. Wilson in |Wnen OlO New 1Ork was Dutcn, has brought to the front Sidney R. Ellis, the author of the play. Another one of his plays. '@The German Cavalier" has already been accepted by one of the New York managers and Is in preparation for its produc- ton next season.
 Reginald Dekoven and stanislans Stange have completed their first joint contribution to vaudeville, under the title of '"rhe Magic Bottle" which was given a trial performance the other day and pronounced a great success. It is understood that the two authors will continue their partner ship for some time.
 Harry Lauder. the famous Scotch comedian. is said to be getting s1O0, 900 for his present tour of Ameri ca. William Morris. his manager. pays him. 1t is understood, not only for every performance. but also for tho time he was on the ocean com ing and the time he will he on the ocean returning to England.
 HiIda Spong will soon appear in q play called "A Man and His Mate" a Jramatization by Fl. R. Durant of his novel of that name. Others af- ready chosen for the cast arc Herbert Percy, Mortimer Snow, Frederick Sullivan, Harry Turpin. Elsa Payne, Inda Palmer and Mary Mccabe. The first performance is to be given to- morrow.