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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
OWENS AMENDMENT.
Oklahoma Senstor Would Have Aid rich Bill Changed for Benefit
 of National Banks.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The senate committee on finance Tuesday gave hearing to Senator Owen of Okla homa, who is desirous of having the Aldrich bill amended by the insertion of clause permitting national banks to enjoy the benefit of the laws of any state which provide for the insurance of the deposits of the banks of such state. He submitted the following amendment:
 Whenever the laws of any state provide for the insurance of the de posits in the banks of such state and provide further that the national banks of such state may be permitted to enjoy the benefit of such law any national banking association within such state is hereby authorized to avail itself of the benefit of such law upon vote of majority of the stock holders of such national banking asso citation at a meeting called for that purpose, provided that the cost oi such insurance shall be paid out oi their undivided profits and shall not diminish the capital or surplus of such bank"
 There was considerable discussion of tie insurance feature offered by Senator Owen, but no positive senti ment for it's incorporation in the Al drich bill developed. Senator Owen will have the amendment printed and offered fin due form on the floor oi the senate. He also will present the provision as a separate bill
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

New York, Jan. 29-The Thaw case progressed Tuesday to within a few hours of it's close. When the noon re- cess was taken the state had practical ly concluded its case in rebuttal and the defense had only few witnesses to call in sur-rebuttal The summing up of the attorneys will begin Wednes- day.
 District Attorney Jerome caused dis tinct surprise by announcing that he would call no expert witnesses to re- but the testimony of the alienists in- troduced by the defense. It was said he would rely on arguing that a com potent case of legal insanity had not been made. Ills move also prevents the defense from calling the states experts of last year in sur-rebuttal to question them as to their declarations before the lunacy commission that Thaw was an incurable paranoiac and likely to do violence if allowed to go free.
 The proceedings were materially speeded by an agreement of counsel to the judge to read to the jury the testimony of Abraham Hummel con corning the affidavit Evelyn Nesbit is said to have signed in 1903. charging cruelty against Harry Thaw as given at the last trial This obviated hold ing court on Blackwells island, where Hummel is serving a sentence. In re- turn for the concession by the defense. Mir. Jerome allowed the will of the de- fendant to go in evidence. The testa- ment had been held up for want of proof as to its custody.
 The will sets apart sum of $50,000 for purposes of investigation in case the maker should die violent or sus- picious death.
 The prosecution brought several witnesses forward to say Thaw seemed rational the night of the tra- gedy.
 Abraham Snydecker. a former em- ploye of Howe & Hummel, who testi- fled last year that he witnessed Eve lyn Nesbit's signature to the affidavit which charged Harry Thaw with cru cities. next was called to the stand. Inc dI1udfit WdS oibuVt Ss 'S'>tS~- Nesbit in the Madison Square tower when she was in company with Stan ford White.
 Snydecker's testimony was objected to by MT. Littleton as immaterial, but was allowed to go in by Justice Dowl- ing. When shown the photographic copy of the signature, however, the witness said he could not positively identify it, although he recognized his own signature underneath that of the Nesbit girl.
 snydecker swore that the girl glanced through the document and de- clared it's contents were true. After the paper was signed 1t was turned over to Mr. Jacobson, another Hum mel clerk, who went to the tower with the witness.
 snydecker was confronted with his testimony of last year and explained several discrepancies by saying he re- membered the events more clearly this time.
 The reading of Hummel's testimony was still in progress when the lunch con adjournment was ordered.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
FOUR DEATHS IN "A HOURS
Terrible Ravages of Pneumonia In One
 Family Near Van Buren.

Van Buren, Jan. 27.-Four deaths in one family from pneu- monia were reported here this afternoon from Oak Grove, six miles northwest of Van Buren William Howard, aged 73, died Sunday morning and this morn ing his wife, aged 68, and their daughter-in-law Mrs. Ollie How ard, aged 22, and an infant child of Mrs. Towards died.
 Another member of the family is in serious condition from the same disease.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Fire In St. Louis Hotel.

St. Louis, Jan. 2o.-Fire starting from rubbish In the basement of the Beers hotel Tuesday suddenly shot up the waste paper chute causing blaze on each floor of the six-story build ing and creating momentary panic among the guests. Many women tainted while others ran screaming. Prompt work by firemen prevented the flames from spreading from the chute into the railways and the fire was soon extinguished.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
oklahoma Miners May Strike.

McAlester. Ok. Jan.29.-A strike in yolying 10000 coal miners will result April 1 from the failure of the mine operators to grant an increase of wages asked by the miners, according to rumor circulated here Monday
 The present contract between the miners and operators expires April 1 and no success has thus far attended the efforts to agree on new schedule.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Stole Queens Miniatures.

London, Jan. 29.--Leonard Phillips was charged in a police court here Tuesday with the theft of the three miniatures belonging to Queen Alex andra, which were stolen recently from the studio of her engraver in London and which were recovered Monday night. Phillips, who is a young man, was apprehended by the aid of saloon keeper to whom he sold the pictures for $10. They are worth $1,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
injured In oil Explosion.

Los Angeles. Jan. 2s.-Four men were injured, two probably fatally. in an explosion that occurred Monday evening at Redondo in the oil plant of the Pacific Light & Power com pany. a million dollar concern that began operations few weeks ago. Had the main building not been con structed of steel and concrete the entire plant would have been de stroyed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

quired by law for the making of settle ments and paying moneys into the county treasury. This custom has has doubtless grown out of desire upon the part of officials to be accom- modating to individuals as we'll as the public generally.a. .
 No action was taken for the collection of the shortage at the April term of court in 1907, but an agreement was made to file suit in time for the October term if settlement was not made in the meantime.
 In couformance thereto Pros- ecutor Lake wrote to Joplin that he would bring suit If the matter was not settled. Joplin requested Judge Prickett to ask Lake not to briug the suit and he would adjust the matter with Lake when he (Lake) came to Mena,
 lodge Prickett did not take any action, but told Joplin that if that course was pursued 1t would be satisfactory 10 him. Joplin is said to have written to Lake, making this promise. Lake did not bring suit and another term of court passed with no settlement as agreed, i, and no further effort to bring about settlement by either party, so far as known.
 Before the Grand Jury.
 Judge Prickctt was called before the grand jury at the October term, 1907, and made a statement in conformance with the above to the grand jury iu the presence of the prosecuting attorney. At this time Lake stated that the grand jury need take no steps, as it was matter for civil action only and that he would bring suit and collect the money.
 Of the total amount shown by the records, Joplin is entitled to credit for several sums, aggrega- ting several hundreds of dollars, because of pardons granted by governor and several deaths of parties against whom judgments are standing. In one instance. that of Morris Stinscomb of Hat field, against whom a fine for contempt of court of $50 stands, note with surety was given and turned over to the circuit clerk as the law directs. This note.was lost, and Stinscomb is now in federal prison for steal. ing cattle in the Territory. There are other instances where bonds were given but are said to have been lost.
 Recently Mir. Joplin determined upon the course he is now follow ing, and asked to be given com mission as deputy sheriff in order to have power to make arrests where the fines were not paid. and says there is no course for him to pursue except to make the collections, put the dellnquents in jail to serve out the fines or pay the amount himself, and he believes the former two methods more in line with justice than the latter.
 There has not been at any time any question as to ex z heriff Jop- lin's integrity, there being noth ing to indicate that he ever col lected cent for which he did not properly account. The difficulty, as indicated above, was brought about by a too great disposition on the part of the officers to be accommodating in the matter of collecting fines, aud Judge Prickett's determination that all money due the county be col lected and paid into the treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
An Explorer Coming East.

San Francisco, Jan. 29.--Dillon Wal lace. the explorer and writer, the man who carried the dead body of the lead. CT of the Hubbard expedition in Labra- dor 400 miles on his shoulders. has lust returned from a journey through Mexico. He left Monday night for New York and it is his intention to return to the coast next spring to ex. nlore further the northern and south ern parts of Mexico.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
To Reduce Nebraska Freight Rates.

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 3s.-On behalf of the farmers and shippers of Nebraska, State Senator Siblsy Tuesday morning filed . formal complaint against the Burlington railway. asking that freight rates be reduced 1s per cent. He as serts that the present tariffs are sx- cessive and he asks the state railway commission to hold formal hearing to investigate the situation. This move was made. 1t is stated, in order to per nit the Nebraska commission to take up the matter of freight rates. Re duction in freight charges was con templated by the authors of the rail. way commission law.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Shes for Possession of Son.

St. Louis, Jan. 29-Alleging that his wife will not permit his child to see him, William J. Lemp, IT., son of the late William J. Lemp. millionaire brewer, began habeas corpus proceed ings in the St. Louis court of appeals Tuesday to obtain possession of his seven-year-old son, William J. Lemp. Judge Bland issued an order requiring Mrs. Lemp to produce the child in court February 4.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Death at Rich Mountain.

L. K. Howard came down from Rich Mountain Monday morning to make funeral arrangements for his cousin, James Turner, who died at his home there last night.
 The deceased was single man 54 years of age and has made his home with the Towards for three years. Some time ago he suf- fered from a stroke of paralysis but was improving from this un- til severe attack of lagrippe came on causing death.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Inmate of Pontiac, Ill.,, Reformatory Dies of Injuries Received in
 that Institution.
CHAINED UP BY THE WRISTS FOR HOURS
Victim of Official Brutality Left Lying on Concrete Floor for 12 Hours With Back Broken In Three Places and ParaIyzcd Before Physician Was Called.

Pontiac, H., Jan 29.-Members of the board of managers of the Illinois reformatory in this city, at session that lasted almost throughout Monday night, heard stories from the lips of officers of the institution themselves of brutality and torture inflicted upon William Hamlin, an inmate, whose death and the conflicting explanations thereof raised storm of criticism. The original story that the board con vsned to inquire into, that Hamlin was beaten and kicked into . condi- tion that resulted in his death. has as yet received no confirmation other than the boys ante-mortem statement te his mother. But though hastening to explain that they did not beat. the disciplinarians of the institution ad- init that they administered punish ment beside which beating would be child's play. More sensational tssti- mony was heard Tuesday.
 The chief development was the ad missions wrung from officers of the in- stitution that young Hamlin was chained up to the bars of the "soli tary," his wrists held by handcuffs to point even with the top of his head, for 22 hours the first day of his punishment, for 1e hours the second day and that the third evening he was tied up, with every indication that he faced similar period of torture. but his endurance rave out after i've hours and after he had revived from . faint he either tried to commit suicide or escape.
 Being chained up again he climbed the bars of his cell. probably while in a delirium. He fainted the first day of his torture and the third night, and for long periods during these fainting spells. he hung by his wrists. suspended from bar of his cell, his legs too limp to support his weight.
 The "cold water cure" wsv applied, quart after quart of fec water being thrown over him to make him quit shamming.' and once 1t was poured down his throat until hs choked. After he was injured he was left lying on the concrete floor of the solitary" with only . blanket under him and another over him. his back broken in three places and his body paralyzed, all but the arms, for 11 hours before the reformatory physician was called.
 Bishop Samuel Willows. of St. Paul's Reformed Episcopal church. Chicago. is president of the board of managers which is conducting the in vestigation. The disciplinarian of the Institution fa Cant Alexander I Reno
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
A RANK IMPOSTER
 COMES TO GRIEF
Plays the Deaf Mute Act and Tries to Cash Forged Check Has Been Recipient of Much Charity
 Under False Guise.

hAOhAap oAtSihooh .-tA oA . IT BiCkle, after quite chase, caugh' and turned over to the county officials man giving his name as Charles Hope. The fellow was lodged in the county jail and taken before Squire Sam Smith this morning and bound over to the grand jury on charge of forgery.
 A man came into Mena Mon day who was apparently deaf and dumb. He was around the saloons drinking and ran up against the officers several times. He told Officer Philpot, by writing, that he was a United States officer, Later he told Officer Donaldson that he had been beaten out of $5 at one of the saloons.
 Later iu the day he appeared at the store of w. I. Mckinney, purchased some clothing and pre- sented check on the National Bank of Mena for $10, signed "A. w. St. Jonn & Sons, Print CTS" Doubling the genuineness of the check, MT. Mckinney told him that he would have to tele. phone to see if the check was all right. The "deaf mute"hurriedly scribbled on his tab that he would go to the bank, and left the store. The man was next heard from trying to cash the check at G. w. Crawford's store on South Mena street. Being suspicious of the paper, which was written in pencil and not dated, MT. Craw- ford refused to accept It and put the $6 worth of goods he had wrapped up back on the shelf.
 Next the fellow tried C.. w. Petty's store. As soon as MT. Petty saw the check he was quite sure it was forgery. While he took the paper as if to cash it, he sent clerk to the phone. It seemed that about this time the deaf mute began to wake up and take notice. AS the conversation developed over the phone he moved toward the back door and disappeared down the alley.
 Officers we're notified and the search through the south part of town resulted in locating the mau at Captlan Miller's store out on Dallas avenue. When Marshal Bickle went in the deaf mute was talking as good as anybody and buying food. He closed up like clam when the officers came in and nothing could induce him to talkon the way to jail. This morning, however, after some pretty straight talk from the of ficers the man, who gives his na1le as Charles Hope, found the use of his tongue and talks quite freely.
 When searching the prisoner the officers found two note books which indicate that he is pretty smooth crock.
 He has travelled through the country, passing as a deaf mute seeking aid to take him to the state school for the deaf and dumb. According these note books about 500s people have donated all the way from 100 to to $l. so each to this imposter since about Christmas time. The total amount of money received by him in this manner is some thing over S200.
 Squire Smith placed his bond at $250 in the forgery case. Being unable to make this bond the man was taken to the county jail to await the action of the grand jury at the April term of court.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
CAPITOL CHAPTERS TRIAL DEATH FROM BRUTALITY
Prosecution Laying the Foundation for Case Against the Pennsyl-
 vania Boodlers.
THE CHARGES OUTLINED TO THE Jua,
States Attorney Scarlet Declared There Was Evidence at Hand to Prove That the Fraud Had Been Deliberate-System Under Which
 the conspirators Worked Shown Up.


 Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 29.-The sec ond day of the trial of the state capi tol cases in which Contractor John H Sanderson, former Auditor Genera William P. Snyder, former State Tres William l.. Martheus and James M Shumaker. former superintendent oi grounds and buildings are accused oi conspiracy to-defraud the state. was devoted by the commonwealth to lay ipg the foundation of It's case. Ofn cial records were put in evidence showing the election, appointment and confirmation of various state officers who served during the construction and equipment of the capitol. The minutes of the meetings of the boar of grounds and buildings at which Sanderson was given the contract for the capitol furnishings and Joseph M. Huston was appointed architect for the board, were also offered in eyi- dence.
 In his opening speech to the jury James Scarlet outlined the charge against the defendants and said the commonwealth expected to prove that they had conspired to cheat and de- fraud the state. He said there was evidence at hand to show that this fraud had been deliberate and that the plea of mistake" on the part of the defendants could not be sustained.
 MT. Scarlet recited the history of the construction and equipment of the capitol and explained the official du- ties of the auditor-general. state treas urer and superintendent of grounds and buildings. He also explained the system of contracting for state sup plies on the schedule adopted annual. ly by the board of public grounds and buildings. composed of the governor. auditor-general and state treasurer. He explained further that the regular schedule of 1904 contained a special capitol furnishing schedule, on which Sanderson was given the contract for all the items in this special schedule. under the "per foot" system. At the time this contract was awarded the board was composed of Snyder. Mat hues and Gov. Pennypacker. Shu- maker was superintendent of grounds and buildings and executive officer of the board.
 After Sanderson was given this con tract the board. on June 10, 1904, adopted resolution authorizing pay ment of all bills under this special schedule on the certilcation of Illus ton, who designed the furnishings and was the boards agent.
 Taking Sp the payments involved In the case, Mir. Scarlet explained that Sanderson contracted to supply the furniture under one item in the special schedule and was paid for under an other item, which enabled Sanderson to collect $1s s.30s.40 more than he was entitled to on a bill of s49,417.S0, as stunning that the measurements were correct.
 MT. Scarlet said the commonwealth expected to prove that the defendants deliberately conspired to defraud the state and that this special schedule wsa prepared by Huston SO as to en- able Sanderson to get the contract without comuatition.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
kansas Roads Asked Time.

Topeka, Jan. 2s.-The maximum freight rate hearing was continued by the board of railroad commissioners Monday to allow the railroads time to get copies of the tabulated evidence prepared by the board. The state practically has finished it's testimony
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Must Go to Prison,

Chicago, Jan. 29--lt was announced Tuesday by Sheriff Straussheim that John A. Cooke, the convicted clerk of the county court will be taken to the penitentiary at Joliet at once. Cooke carried his fight for freedom through all the state courts, and up to the supreme court of the United States.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Tobacco Trust Hearing.

Louisville, Ky. Jan. z9.--The taking of evidence by the government against the American Tobacco company in an effort to prove the company an un. lawful combination in restraint of trade. was transferred to Louisville Tuesday from New York, where the case has been going on for two months.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Why Suffer from Rhsumatismq

Do you know that rheumatic pains can be relieved? IT you doubt this Just try one ap- plication of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It may not give you relief from pain. but will make rest and sleep possible, and that cer7 talnly means great deal to anyon aftiicted with rheumatism. For sale by Jackson Drug Co. and all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Don'rIt Jar Your

TO have cough that you can't leave on-- even when you go to bed? Put it away for good by using simmons Cough syrup. Il heals inflammation of the throat and lungs -gives you rest and perfect sleep.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Illlnois Educator bead.

Urbana, H.. Jan. 29.--Dr. Gustav E. Karsten. head of the department of modern languages at the University of Illinois. died Tuesday of pneumonia
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

Jap Mating 30c yard, Petty's New Furniture Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
THAN CAS[ N[AR IFS END
Evidence About All Tn and Argu- ment of the Attorneys Will
 Begin Wednesday.
JEROME SPRINGS SURPRISE ON DEFENSE

District Attorney Refused to Call Ex- pert Witnesses to Rebut Testimony of Defendants Allenists-Humme Evidence read to Jury on Agree meSt-Thaw's Will Admitted.
Middletown transcript., 1908-08-01
MOSQUITOES INVADE CITY

Mosquitoes hare invaded the cities in.
stead of the country towns this year, if
we are to judge from the Philadelphia
Press of Monday, which contained the
following: Just before the heavy storm
last night large swarm of mosquitoes
flew into the city and caused great deal
of annoyance and plenty of work for
physicians in the hospitals of the north
east section. In about fifteen minutes
after the swarm struck the city the hos
pitfalls began to receive patients with
their faces and hands so badly swollen
that it was necessary in some cases to
lance them to draw out the sting of the
bite. On Girard avenue, east of Bel
grade street, the pests stripped all the
trees of their leaves. After they had
passed the trees looked as though autumn
had come.
Middletown transcript., 1908-08-01
THE SPARKS SHOWS

The John II. Sparks Shows is so well
known as the best of its kind in the
country that it will undoubtedly attract
big crowds in Middletown on Friday next,
August 9TH.
People who have vainly endeavored to
extract satisfaction from the three ring
shows will certainly enjoy genuine one
ring circus in which every act and feature
is the best that can be secured. This is
what Mr.. Sparks claims to present.
Zone ring full of high class acts is better
than three rings full of mediocrity and
confusion" is the way the press agent puts
it. Comfortable seats with high backs
and foot rests, fine music, elegant cos
tunes; vigilant management, are some of
the things which Mr.. Sparks says distin-
guishes his show from other similar exhi-
bitions. Two performances will be given
at 200 and S.OOP. M.