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Daily picayune., 1908-06-02

Texarkana, June 2. The scene the flood in Arkansas was yes rday shifted from the Arkan- |syalley to the Red River Valley, at section of the State contlg- bus to Texarkana suffering the eatest damage.
 The Red river since yesterday Is been rising at the rate of To inches an hour and at noon day stood at the highest point ter known.
 The farming section about bxarkana is being flooded rapid and dozens of relief parties |ye gone from this place to res |e people and stock from the bod. No fatalities have as yet len reported but the flood came unexpectedly that it is fear many lives may be lost. At is time quite a number of resi- |nts of the farm section are
 
 Prooned by the high water, and hile effort is being made to ing them to safety it is feared at some may b. overlooked or y not be reached in time. Railway traffic over the Iron Puntain bridge at Fulton was |andoned this morning. The Fdge is still standing but the Plway officials deemed further Pfhc too dangerous and no lns are crossing it today.
 There isa large volume of flood lter above Texarkana as yet D the crest of the flood is not pected for many hours yet. If stream continues to rise as Pldly during the next twelve |arS as It did last night untold mage will result and it is fear many lives may be lost.
 little Rock, June ?. The river ge at Little Rock yesterday s2.9. The stream is falling, Very slowly, as the stage in- fates.
 NO rams have occurred in the 'efshed within the past 24 krs, and there is no danger of aftner rise at this point. in ; the Arkansas is expected lall slowly from this time on. 'nlle the Arkansas River is aly falling at this point and 'nerlver, the damage at the ol the big plantations below s !, Bluff continues to be great. 'ne flood water spreading over Ortlon of the territory which E' "ss hoped might be saved.
 '0wly the Arkansas river re- es going down just as it rose, N. aacnes. ne The stage now stands u' 70 feet, which is still three \ aoove flood tide. Reports Iaa 'a down the river, where the s' oi the flood has just reach are highly encouraging, no
Daily picayune., 1908-06-02

] take this means of thank ing my many friends for their loyal support in the Old Soldiers contest just closed. 1 shall always be glad to reciprocate the many favors extended me should the opportunity present it. self. Mss WILSON.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-02

A big crowd thronged the office all yesterday afternoon until the last vote was boiled, and then
Daily picayune., 1908-06-02

Sawed Oak fence Posts a Hatley yard.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-02

c., Everything in the Drug Line.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
WERE THEY LOST AT SEAT
Hope for Missing German BaIoonists
 Has About Been Abandoned.

Berlin, Oct. 17.-The German bal looms Plauen and Hergezell, which left here last Monday in an endurance contest with 27 other competitors, have not been reported, and the Aero club committee is convinced that they have been lost at sea.
 The other airships all have been ac- counted for. Plauen was piloted by Herr Hackstetter, and the Hergezell was in charge of Lieutenant Foertsch. Both airships were of comparatively small capacity. the Hergezeil measur- ing 1,450 and the Plauen l,696 cubic meters.
 A message from the balloon Herge- sell has been picked up near Oster- Wanne in Hanover province. It is without date, but probably was writ ten Tuesday and is as follows:
 Hegesell, 9 a. m.. height 2,l00 met res; direction and place uncertain; probably near the coast. (Signed) Foertsch.
 The records show that at that hour the wind was blowing from the south east and would have driven the bal loon northwest in the direction of the sea.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
EXECUTION SALE.

Notice is hereby given that ] 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 sand 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 case wherein Graham Paper Com pany was plaintiff and H. r. Robit and May l.. England were defendants and for costs of this execution anC sale, a transcript of said judgment hay ing been filed in the office of the circui clerk and recorder for Polk county.
 Given under my hand this October l6, 1908.
 J. w. Cunningham, Sheriff
 J. H. Bratcher, Deputy Sheriff
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
TWENTY ARE KILLED
A TRAIN CONVEYING PEOPLE FROM A FlRE-sTRlcKEN
 TOWN WRECKED.
RESIDENTS OF VILLAGE OF METZ VICTIMS
dred Persons a Wreck by a Culvert Which Was Burned Out--Fireman Died in Water Tank--Wires Down. Details Hard to Get.

Alpena, Mich, Oct 17.--Nearly score of refugees from the fire-swept village of Metz, 25 miles north of this city on the Detroit & Mackinac rail- way, are known to have been burned to death between Metz and the village of Posen Thursday night, when their relief train was wrecked by a burned out culvert
 Details are still lacking and reports are coming in very slowly. as result of the destruction of wires and poles by the free forest fires, but 1t was known from Millersburg at noon that 15 burned bodies have been found in the ruins of the destroyed relief train and that the fireman was burned to death in the water tank of the loco motive, where he had taken refuge.
 It is not yet yet definitely known relief train when 1t pulled out of Metz last night, nor whether any of the refugees except the two trainmen who have arrived at Posen escaped with their lives. The information received from Millersburg at noon told only that the bodies had been found in the wreck and that Conductor Kinville ind Engineer Foster escaped from the burning train by crawling along the track on their hands and knees with tine forests on either side roaring fur naces.
 Conductor Kinville is reported to be blind from his burns, but Foster is understood to be not dangerously in jared. There are rumors that others escaped with the two trainmen, but up to noon they can neither be con firmed nor denied.
 From Millersburg about noon came the first positive confirmation of the fate of at least part of the trains pas sengers. It was only brief state ment It is said that Is burned bodies had been found in the ruins of gon- dola car which made up part of the train, and that the body of Fireman Arthur Lee had been found in the water tank of the engine, where he had sought refuge and had perished. The report also said that Mrs. Cicero of Metz and three of her children were among the dead. Most of the dead are believed to be women and children.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
MOST TERRIBLE OF DEATHa
epider's Bite Probably the Worst
 Known to Scientists.

What is the most terrible death In the world? The following are few of the most terrible known to mortal man, but as to which of those given Is the worst 1t would probably be hard to say.
 One of the most agonizing deaths known is caused by small black spider half the size of pea. It lives In Peru and South Australia, but few specimens have reached Europe and America in ship loads of lumber Not long ago dock laborer while un' loading a vessel in the Victoria docks felt one upon his hand This death dealer dug its fangs deep into the mans flesh, and as soon as the poison began to work he tainted with pain. He was dead in three days. This Spiders venom scorches up the blood vessels and spreads through all the tissues, causing the most fearful az ony human being can have to bear. The worst of it is that the victim lives at least two days. The spider ID StuCl hilg huONn oo thC oPNNhJ' When man who knows what the bite means becomes the victim he generally blows out his brains.
 Another fearful death Is caused by eating a grain called "bhat." This sometimes gets mixed with rice, which it resembles. The plant grows in the far east, and few grains of 1t will drive person into state of violent mania. The victim becomes drowsy at first and afterwards hilarious; then he goes raving mad, tears himself to pieces with his fingers and bites mouthfuls out of his flesh. This grain Is found only in the remotest parts of the east, but both white men and natives are killed by it occasionally for the plant grows in with the rice crops, and there is no way oi telling them apart, except when the grain is dried it comes out in a sort of brick red color
 There is a South American plant, or vine, called the "knotter," which fas' tens about any living thing that comes within reach, twining it's long tentacles about a man as a devilfish might. These tentacles scar and burn into the flesh like white-hot wires, and the victim is dragged into the heart of the foliage, and his life slowly drained as the spider sucks the blood of the fly. Those who have strong instincts of cruelty, sometimes force dog or other animal into the grip of the "knotter" to watch the effects, which are too horrible to de scribe in detail.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

Whereas, Robert l.. Harkins, and Georgie Harkins his wife, did by their deed of mortgage, dated August 3d, 1907, for a valuable consideration, convey to the undersigned the follow ing described real estate;
 The West 75 feet off the West side of lot No. 5, block No. 2, in Olm- stead's Subdivision of lot 9, Eureka Addition to the town of Mena, Arkan- sas. Said convey yance was made for the purpose of securing debt of Seven Hundred and Fifty (s750.00l dol lars, due and owing from the said Rob- ert l.. Harkins and Georgie Harkins to the undersigned, John Thompso said amount being evidence by their promissory note of S750.00 dated August 3d 1907, due and payable Aug ust 3d, 1908, and whereas said note is past due and unpaid and the makers thereof fail and refuse to pay said sum, therefore 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 9th, 1908, between the hours of judicial sales.
 This 2Ist, day of September 1908.
 John Thompson, Mortgagee.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Child Misunderstood.

When Lord Elpbiston was in Amer ica couple of years ago he was en tertained at dinner by a family the head of which was to accompany his lordship on his hunting trip throug'i the wilds of the northwest. A child of about five years, named Ethel, dur ing the dinner was big-eyed and big cared with wonderment-in fact, com pletely overawed by the presence oi the distinguished foreigner Ethel heard her mother and father now ano then say, My lord this, and my lord bat" or twill you have some of this my lord, or some of that?" the dinner being a purely informal one. Finally when the mother was interested in the conversation of another guest, Ethe noticed that milord was gazing inter estedly at dish of relish quite out ol his reach. The child thought she saw chance to please Lord Elphiston, ant n a firm, clear voice, exclaimed Mama, God wants some pickles. .'- San Francisco Argonaut
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
NEW WRIT FOR THAN.
STANFORD WHITES SLAYER MAY VET BE TAKEN TO PITTS
 BURG TO TESTIFY.
WRIT ISSUED PREVIOUSLY DlSHIsSE;
Thaw's Representatives Have Prom ised to Place No Obstacles in Way of Returning Him to New York-A United States Court Commands His Appearance Befort 1t.

New York, Oct. 17-It was an- nounced here Thursday night that Harry K. Thaw might go to Pittsburg next Sunday morning or soon there. after to testify in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings now pend. ing against him in that city. This in- formation was given out after a con- ference had been held by pr. Amos Baker, assistant superintendent of the Matteawan hospital for the criminal insane, where Thaw is confined and Col Asa Bird Gardiner, special deputy attorney general, appointed to take charge of the Thaw case in behalf of the state.
 A writ issued by the United States court in Pennsylvania, commanding Dr. Robert E. Lamb, superintendent of the Matteawan hospital to produce Thaw in Pittsburg, was served on Dr. Lamb Thursday and pr. Baker, his assistant hastened to New York from Fishkill Landing, where the hospital is located, to consult with Col Gardi- ner about obeying the writ.
 Meantime Albert H. Myer, Thaw's Pittsburg attorney, and Roger O'Mara, friend and business agent of the Thaw family, had seen Col. Gardiner and explained to him the purpose of the new writ. Col. Gardiner had ob- jected to previous writ issued by the Pennsylvania court commanding the production of Thaw in Pittsburg, and the special attorney general had succeeded in having the writ dls- missed, so the Thaw representatives had the new writ issued, and they ex- plained to Col. Gardiner that it com piled with the form he had demanded. Col. Gardiner says that the Thaw representatives have promised not to put any obstacles in the way of hav- case he appears in Pittsburg, and as this was his main contention against having the prisoner taken there, Col. Gardiner says he does not see how he can successfully oppose the new writ T have made arrangements to go to Pittsburg to argue the case, said Col Gardiner Thursday night, but can not tell at this time whether Thaw will go there or not I wish to discuss the case with Attorney Gen. eral Jackson before taking any definite action. In Pittsburg I will argue against Thaw being taken to that city, but if I fail to have the writ dis missed Thaw will be telegraphed for. .
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
New York,s Hlahest Building.

How high is it?" This question at once directs thought to the Singer building, in lower Broadway. The question Is asked by thousands of per sons crossing from the Jersey shore Ir was asked the other day of a tall scholarly-looking man standing on the upper dick of one of the Pennsylvania ferryboats. 'I do not know it's exact height" said the man addressed, but this I give as an opinion, that during a heavy thunder shower the height of that building would make it entirely possible for the sun to shine on the roof while the lower stories are being deluged by rain. The heavily laden rain clouds are only about 800 feet above the earth, while the lantern of the new Singer building will be al most 600 feet high. The building will tower high above the fog banks, l venture to say, thus affording New Workers one of the features of S@itz. erland right at their own doors."--N, Y. Tribune.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
RusEs OF AUTOGRAPH SHARKS.
ingenious Methods Used to Elicit Let
 ters from Noted Men.

No one Is better posted In ruses to which collectors resort In order to secure autographs from living celeb rites than a certain London dealer There is not enough profit in their sale to encourage any number Of peo- pie in this country to secure auto- graphs for the purpose of disposing or them to the dealer, but writing to celebrities and selling their replies to the dealer in question is means Of livelihood to no small number
 No one perhaps has outwitted in cleverness the methods of Gen. Cist. whose collection, sold after his death, brought one of the highest prices or any sale in the world. Cist was & skillful penman and born letter writer. He wrote in such a way that he rarely failed to elicit lengthy and interesting replies. He would write to a stateman saying that party had applied to him for employment and given the statesman as reference. Was So-and-So ever in your employ as private secretary?" he would write. Cist was a recluse, a hermit. He was estranged from his family. His last days were passed in America in a room filtered with books and papers of rarest value, secured through the most ingenious ruses.
 The cleverest modern autograph col lector whose methods became known to dealers was the late Benjamin Aus tin, resident of the United States He organized literary society In his imagination, to which he elected as honorary members all the distin' guished men and women of Europe and America When notified of their election they naturally replied, thank ing him for the honor conferred. In this way he secured much excellent material Doubtless he made the col lection with view to its subsequent monetary value. After his death his widow sold it, but values had de creased and it did not bring anything near the price that might reasonably have been expected.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.

NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Guardian of Harold c. Davis and Mildred M. Davis, minors, will, on the 24th day of October, 1908, b bstween 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 tion 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 credit of three months, purchaser to give note with approved security and 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 c. Davis, 4S 3t Guardian.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
CoIors and Heat.

Some people add to the heat Of the day by the clothes they wear. an nomced the woman observer. By their lack of taste they make 1t worse for others as well as themselves. One recent hot day l saw a woman in black dress and red hat. The dress was thin and the hat light, but the colors on a brciling day proved too strong for me and l was Immediately driven to a soda fountain for re- coyery."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Tucker Suit Withdrawn.

Chicago, Oct 16--Mrs. William F.. Tucker, through her counsel, Thursday withdrew from court the charge of wife abandonment recently filed against her husband. Col. William F. Tucker, U. S. A. Attorney Pearson. Mrs. Fuckers legal adviser stated in an interview that the case had been ouashed in the municipal court in or der to clear the way for grand jury action.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Settino Hen Kills Snakes.

Job Spencers big hen. defending the eggs on which she was setting, killed two blacksnakes today One snake was three feet nine inches, the other four feet long; both were as thick as & mans wrist.
 Spencer's tw3 children watched the fight and whei. a third snake attacked the weary hen and coiled around her. they called a farmland, who dis patched the reptile with sickle. Then the dutIful hen went back to her eggs. Willie Spencer says the hen fought two snakes at nce.-Caldwell (N. J) Cor respondence Philadelphia Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Antl.Horse Thief Association Adlourns

Joplin, Mo, Oct. 17.-The Anti Horse Thief association of Missouri and Iowa closed it's twenty-seventh aanual convention here Thursday, naming Kahoka, the scene of the founding of the order. as next years meeting place. Officers elected were: s. P. Cunningham. president, Mexico; Ehitt stewart, vice president. Kahoka; w. c. Porter. secretary-treasurer, Reeds: w. E. Flowers, marshal. Mead vile.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
hearoea hana a Nearo.

Fernando. Miss, Oct. INV. J. Jackson, a negro, was discovered while attempting to remove a bale of cotton, the property of another negro. from a gin Tuesday night. He es- capped but was captured late Wednes- day and while being taken to jail was secured and hanged by a mob com posed of negroes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Missionary Convention Ends.

New Orleans, La, Oct. 1.-The In- ternational Missionary convention of the Churches of Christ ended Thurs day night with mass meeting ad- dressed by Rev. Herbert Yeuell of Washington. Next years convention, which will be the centennial celebra- ton of the founders of the churches of Christ, will be held in Pittssurg.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
rIarried han in TroubIe.

A married man who permits any member of the family to take anything except Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds and lung trouble, is guilty of neglect. Nothing else is as good for pulmonary troubles. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar com ,tains no opfates and is in a yellow package. Sold by all druggists,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
slir htlv Colder With now

When you see that kind of weather forecast YOU know that rheumatism is at hand. Get ready for it now by .gettinp a bottle of Ballard's Snow Eminent. Finest thing made for rhenmatism, chilblains, frost bite, sore ana stiff joints and muscles, all aches and pains. Poe, soc, and Sl bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Not Just as Good" d"-It's the 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 m 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., 1908-10-22
The plsuse. of the Classics.

Classical quotations are not as much employed by great orators as they used to be"
 No" answered Senator Sorghum. "Its hard enough to get stenog- rapher who will keep your English grammar straight, without expecting Latin and Greek Washington Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Many Seek Free Land.

Kansas City, Oct. 17.-Union depot officials estimate that at least 5000 persons went from Kansas City and neighboring towns to register for Che Tripp county, s. D., land drawing. Some of them place the number at 10000 The rush ended Thursday and the land seekers are returning.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
An Indian charqed With eieamy.

New York, Oct. l6.-Henry standing Rear. a fullblood Sioux Indian, who is A graduate of the Carlisle Indian school and formerly was a fullback on the Carlisle football eleven, was ar raigned in court here Wednesday. charged with bigamy. The complain ant is Hazel NJ. Moran of St. Louis, who said she was a graduate of Smith college at Northampton, Mass.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
A Shaking Up

may all be very we'll so far as the trusts are concerned, but not when 1t comes to chills and fever and malaria. Quit the quinine and take real cure -Ballard's Heroine. Contains no harmful drugs and is as certain as taxes. If it doesn't cure, you get your money back. Sold by Jackson Drug Co
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
ANDREW SCHENCK.
President ot the Germania Fire insurance Co.,, Recomme nds ChamberIain's Cough
 Remedy

I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for over year, and can say that il has never failed to cure the most stubborn cough or cold. Il can recommend it to any family as 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., 1908-10-22
s,oo .ooo Memorial to Cleveland.

Chicago, Oct. 17.-Definite action was taken here Thursday for the erec- tion in Chicago of $100,000 memorial to the late Grover Cleveland. The Cleveland memorial association an nounced that within few days incor- poration papers would be filed and that the necessary fund was practical ly assured.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-22
Saved His Bows Life.

"My three year old boy was badly constipated, 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.