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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
AN HISTORICAL
 OLD NEWSPAPER
The Mountain Signal, Printed at Bethesda Springs in 1884, Con
 tains Names We'll Known.
COUNTY AND CITY OFFICERS
Some are Still in Public Life, Some Living Quietly and Some Gathered
 by the Grim Reaper.

Through the courtesy of A. J. Davis The Star is privileged to peruse a copy of the Mountain Signal of date January F, 1884. This old paper was printed at Bethesda Springs at time when that place was an incorporated 1. city and rival of Old Dallas. It was edited by w. T. McAuley, now thought to be located in Fort Smith. 1t is somewhat quaint in style, but on the whole better paper than one would be led to expect from so small a community.
 A feature of note in its ad- vertisements is that nearly all of them were of Hot Springs busi- ness houses, though Fort Smith is also represented. There was little local advertising patronage save homestead entries. It IS a little surprising to note that ad- vertising rates were higher per month for this little week ? than are now charged per month for The Evening Star. Following are a few of the prices quoted:
 Signal Weekly Evening
 Star Star 1 in. 8 mo. $500 $.150 $500 in. 6 mo- 800 300 600 I in. 12 mo. .12.O0 600 l2.0O
 The professional card of Alex ander & Greene,is printed. The senior member was A. P. Alex ander, who was also a preacher, and was long prominent in Polk county affairs, dying few years ago. He was Polk county's first assessor, serving from 1862 to 1864, was represented iu the state legislature one term, served as circuit clerk ten years, was justice of the peace in Meua and was the Populist nominee for county judge at the time of his death. He was father of Lee and Will Alexander, and of Mrs. Pink Mount, Mrs. Reuben Harri- son and Mrs. Leslie Moseley.
 Another prominent man of this period was Pole McPhetrige, the lawyer, who located at Old Dallas in 1789. Later he was nominated and elected tothe state senate, serving through the sessions of 1881 3, and during the following years won reputation as one of the best lawyers iu this section of the state. Mr. Nc Phetrige with his family still re- sides at Old Dallas but maintains his law office in this city.
 w. M. Greene, the other mem Der of the law firm, was later prosecuting attorney of the Judicial Circuit, then of
 t the Eighth Judicial Circuit, and died recently.
 But it is the official life where the names are most familiar to the present day residents of Polk county. Some of them evidently early early formed tho habit oi holding office and the "third term" idea never bothered them, and does not yet in some cases,
 Here is the directory of the county officers in in 1884:
 County and Probate Judge-T M. Carder.
 Sheriff U. L. Pipkin.
 Circuit Clerk-W. J. Davis.
 Assessor w. M. Williams.
 Treasurer-Levi Joplin.
 Coroner-Wesley Bates.
 Judge T. M. Carder was Mena' first mayor and now lives qmetl, near the old town-at Bethesd' Springs.
 IL. Pipkin, sheriff. was fathe of w. M. Pipkin and died a fev years ago while holding the offic of sheriff of Polk county, hl third term in that office, but no consecutively.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

III LdC6S dIIU UEIIIDIOIUGTIES
 15c Embroideries for l0c.
 This line consists of a very choice lot of En- broidery well worth 15c, during this sale. :. roc
 35c Embroidery for 25c.
 splendid assortment of Embroidery many extra wide corset cover widths, and all worth 35c, to go during this sale for .......... 75c
 1Oc Beached Domestic for 7ac.
 This is our regular 10c, soft finish, yard wide Bleached Domestic sale price. ~ .7ac
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

 prominent in Polk county affairs, many of whom live near Big Fork. He is now living quietly on farm near Big Fork.
 City Officers of Bethesda. l J. s. Piper was mayor in 1884 He was formerly governor of a Central American state and served in the Mexican war. His widow, Mary Ann Piper, unlil recently lived near Bethesda, but now lives near Mena. She is about 80 years old and draws Mexican war pension.
 The aldermen were: T. Shedd, who lived where D. H. Hopkins now has his home, was mall contractor; Minor Pipkin, grand- father of w. M. Pipkin, one time county treasurer and ran hotel at Bethesda; l.. ). Roseberry, carpenter, recently citizen of Mena, chairman of the Democrat ic central committeee, now of Oklahoma; c. c. Murphy, for many years the only watch l tinkerer in the county, now dead; Doc Land, lived here many years. The city marshal was B. H. Cecil, brother-in-law of Joe Hudgins and Sam Smith. I. A. Morr,s was postmaster for many years, being succeeded by U. w. Cunning ham, present sheriff, when Cleveland was elected: He was father of the wife of Dick Davis and of Mrs. J. M. Hilton of Board Camp. Among the other names found in this old paper that are part of the history of Polk county is found William w. Green, a Hard- shell Baptist preacher and grand father of Circuit Clerk w. l. Green and H. J. Green, one of the present candidates for that office. It is said of William Green that he dreamed Bethesda Springs into existence, and dreamed place in the bible where he found the name Bethes- da. It is said that strong effort was made to give the little town another name, but MT. Green in sisted on his choice and won. It is related that he had been to Eureka Springs and on return ing dreamed that the waters from the numerous springs where Be thesda was located had wonder ful healing properties, and pro- ceeded to form town. William Green probably has more descend ants and relatives in Polk county than any of the old time settlers. Uncle Bob Suits advertised himself as ''25 Years at the An vil." He was stepfather of D. B. and Levi Joplin and of Mrs. B. F. Thompson.
 l. N. Lane was for many years a justice of the peace and estab- lished a good reputation. He now lives on farm three miles west of Mena and writes all cir cult court records, as he has done for years.
 F. A. Waters was a justice of the peace and has been more re- gently. He is now prominent farmer near Mena.
 B. F. Cagle was then prom . nent farmer, is nov dead, but left a lerge family and many kinfolks in Polk county.
 | Col. Pat Rice was prominsa' attorney in 1884, and lived in lue old log house now standing h Jaussen park. He later moveu .o Conway, where he died.
 1 It is probable that the old paper was saved by Mir. Davis because lit contained an account of the death of his sister, Sallie Davis, who is spoken of today by those who knew her as an exceptionally bright and beautiful girl.
 Some years after this old paper was printed the Mountain Signal was edited by w. M. Pipkin then mere boy, and his work and ability as an editor is remcm bered in a very complimentary ry manner by old residents of Polk county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
REPORT GOOD RESULTS
NO Transfers TO MOVE GOODS
OF STRIKING TENANTS.

NEW YORK. January 3.-There will
be no teamsters to move the goods of the
striking tenants on the East Side If dis
possess notices are served on them. ac-
cording to an announcement today from
the strikers headquarters 1t is said that
one local branch of the United Team
sters' Union had already passed a reso-
luton to refuse all dspossess business,
and that others would soon follow. The
Anti-High Rent League now claims to
have organized the occupants of over
1000 houses and to have secured reduc-
lions so far for $50 tenants.
Movement in Chicago.
Special Dispatch to The Star
CHICAGO, ILL.,. January "a strike
against higher rent of tenements is
scheduled to take place in Chicago's ghet-
to tomorrow. The demand will be for a
reduction of 81 month If this conces-
sion is not granted the Jewish tenants
Will refuse to pay rent and submit to
eviction by their landlords.
For this initial blow in strike which
Is considered likely to duplicate the strike
OF the tenement renters in New York. all
the necessary preparations have been
made. The Chicago strike is to be man
aged by the. Jewish branch of the social
list party, the ''bund' or club that has
its headquarters at 446 South Halsted
street.
A rent reduction conference has been
organized by hundreds of the heads of
ghetto households. 1t has delegates from
twenty-four organizations Most of the
organizing among tenement renters has
been done in secret, but enough has
leaked out to warrant the announcement
that the strike. If nothing intervenes to
nrevonf II will no ina tod IN bo
Maisel building. 18th street near Morgan.
In this building twenty-five families are
said to have signed a pledge not to pay
any rent until the reduction is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Gowns.

CamhEie)G Gowns We neck, long sleeves
yckt. of fine tucks. neck and sleeves
trimmed with narrow cambria rune
Fine Naiusook Gowns. chemise style,
\ short sieeyeE trfmmed with dainty en-
sbroidery GI:-....-.-,;-''; .nr
Y eambric Gowns, square neck. long
Aeeves. trimmed with embroidery anu
rS5s heading. run with pink or blue rib
- mbric or Muslin Gowns. We neck
lonS sleeves, zone of f3ne tucks ana em-
broN hery: neck and sleeves finished win
dainty embroidered ruthless. =.
Fine Nainsook Gowns. chemise style,
n.,snciaruex lace and insertion ana
snished with dainty beading and ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Pure Food
Department.

Colonial Extra Fancy Creamery Butter, h..
Imported Table Raisins, Lib carton, Csc and
3Oc; 5h-lb layer. ................ LIS to s1.75
Mixed Nuts ! H., 1sc; lbs, SOC; 8 lbs. 81 90
Plum Pudding, LIB. can. Csc; .2lb can. :. .45c
Blue Label Catsup. bottle ................21 c
Choice Layer and Whole Figs. h.. .15c to Csc
Colonial Absolutely Pure Jams, jar, PC;
dozen .....-. .......... .$ZoO
Pure Strained Honey. bottle 49,. .I0c and CSC
Hartleys Imported English Msrmalade, jar.
Mrs. Keliner's Jeles. glass. 15c. 1sc and 2Oc
Colonial Unbleached Lard, 3-lb. can. Ace: j.
Colonial Hams. lb. .....................1Sc
Pure New Orleans Moiaases, In bulk; quart.
2Oc: gallon. .6Oc
Old Virginia Breakfast Herring Roe. can, zoe;
dozen ............. $2.Zo
Colonial Pure Vanilla. 2-oz. bottle, 23c: "
Chandon Absolutely Pure Olive Oil. imported
from Bordeaux France. .......... .2oc to g. Is
Choice Florida Sweet Oranges dOz .30c to 70c
Extra Fancy Lemons. dozen. .1Sc and Coo
Selected Eating Apples basket .....1 5c to Soc
Fancy Florida Thin-skin Grape Fruit. 3 for 2Jc
Extra Fancy Malaga Grapes. 1b............l5c
Fsrd Dates. h., l2c stuffed, box. ........2 Csc
Maraschino Cherries. bottle. ...... .25c to 75c
Queen and Stuffed Olives. bottle. .iOc to Csc
Large Black Cape Cod Cranberries. quart. lee
Cranberry Sauce. quart jar. Csc
Colonial Mince Meat, h., l5c; o lbs. Toe
Colonial Minnesota Spring Wheat Flour.
ITO SOC; II. csc; u, SIS; u. $40; Dbl 81 40
Vermont Sage Imported sweItzer, Roquefort
Csmembert Sap sage. Edani Pfnespple, English
York Full Cream Cheeses.
Freshly Baked Cakes. from. ..............2 Jc
Choice CONNECTIONS. H.. .25c to Soc
Fifth door Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
MAY END TOBACCO WAR.
Whole Crop Purchase Contemplated
in Kentucky.

WINCHESTER, Ky. January 3.-R. X.
Smith, vice president of the American
Tobacco Company is here to meet
members of the district board of the Bur-
ley Tobacco Society and inspect 10000
pounds of White Burley samples, repre-
senting the pooled crops of 6OOOO.OO0
pounds, with view to the purchase of
the entire crop.
If the purchase Is made 1t will mark the
settlement of the long controversy be-
tween the American Tobacco Company
and the White Burley growers. Hundreds
Of growers are here to attend the meeting.
Practically t~o-thirds of the counties
composing the White Burley belt have
voted not to raise tobacco in 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
DEposIToRs MAY GET CASH.
But Chenille Bank Loss Will Be a
Heavy One.
;pecial DISPATCH to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
CLEVELAND. Ohio, January 3.-Gen-
eral depositors Of the defunct Chenille
Banking and Trust Company may be paid
in full, although the banks loss as re-
vealed by the examination of the books
just concluded will be a heavy one.
Evan ]. Evans, president of the bank
according to Assignee Warner, will shoul-
der the loss occasioned by misplaced con-
fidence in his son-in-law, j. j. Phillips,
the coal magnate, who was mysteriously
shot and killed at his home on Mount
Union road four months ago.
Phillips was vice president of the bank
and the larger part of its deposito-s were
those Of the Evans-Phillips interests
Friends of Mr.. Evans also say that he
has given them his personal word that
no loss would accrue to the bank, and
that whatever discrepancies existed he
would make them good personally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
NO LIQUOR ON ITS TRAINS.
New Haven Road Adopts New Rule
for Line in Connecticut.


NEW HAVEN. Conn. January 3.-The
New Haven road has barred liquor from its
trains in Connecticut. according to a
statement made yesterday afternoon by
Matthew O'Brien. candidate for governor
on the prohibition ticket last fall. Mr..
O'Brien had lust held a conference with
officials of the road in which he says that
he called their attention to the fact that
the sale of intoxicants on buffet and dining
room cars was against the state law.
He saws that he notified the road officials
that unless the sale of liquor was stopped
prosecution would be begun.
1t is not known whether the buffet cars
will be removed or whether the sale of
LIQUOR will be continued in New York
state and Massachusetts. 1t Is understood d
that the road will make statement on
the matter later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Found Dead in Bed.

Sophia Mitchell. colored. seventy three
years of age. was found dead in bed at
her home. go Virginia avenue southwest,
this morning about T:30 O'Clock. Her
sister. Catherine Crumpton, made the
discovery and notified the>police. Coroner
hewitt made an investigation and gave q
certificate of death from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03

NEW ORLEANS, La, January 3.-Divi-
dend payments OF about s15,OOO.OOO will
be made in New Orleans this month
These payments show no decrease under
the dividends paid a year ago, for. al
though rates have been reduced in many
cases. a large increase in capital invested
makes up the deficit which otherwise
there would be,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Our january Sale of
X MUSLIN Underwear

OMPRISES complete lines and comprehensive assorments
of both the several classes OF
W. ments represented the of intending
purchasers excellence of the goods The stand
ard this wear hghhe the shapes the styles the
the trimmings uniformly good The garments absolutely
procabe the various prices from the lowest to the
higNest
GSRe fol@ Owing particularly good values:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
ral committee indorsed SECRETARY Taft

trail committee Endorsed Secretary TAFT
bv a vote of Is to 9. the Secretary seems
to have lost one vote In the committee, as
ali material questions yesterday were car
ried by a vote of IA to Z. The vote
lost to Taft was that of A.. w. Mcdonald
of Steubenville, whose district is strong
protective tariff district and he was prob
ably influenced in the change he made by
the pronounced protection utterances of
Senator Foraker and the revisionist stand
of Secretary Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
New Books
of Merit.

o1i INCOLN IN THE TELE-
Viii GRAPH OFFICE, by
~ David H.. Bates. A dis
tinct and important con-
tribution to the material from
which will be written the real his
tory of the civil war; many illus
tratlons So 90
THE CONGO AND THE
COASTS OF AFRICA. by Rich
ard Harding Davis. An account
OF his recent voyage along the AT
rican coast-of the missionaries,
officials and traders. 81. 50
Main floor. Tenth ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Corset Covers.

No. corset Covers. full front,
,rimu,GX with insertion. lace, beading
and rlSbon. Northumberland.
Nainsook Corset Covers, full front;
frcSed hack. trimmed with two rows OF
yaIencienpes lace insertion and nnisneu
with yalenciennes lace edging. Deauihe
and ribbon. ......-.--..'-.
Sajnsook Corset Covers. full rom;
tucked hack, trimmed WIN TONS
raJancIennes lace Insertion. Joined win
dainty beading run with pink or blue
Fine Nainsook Corset Covers. Iuii
front tucked back. trimmed with ser
man valenciennes lace and Insertion
nnished with pretty beading and ripoon- =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Drawers.

Drawers.
Cambria or Nainsook Drawers. trimmed
with tucked umbrella founce- ..--...-
cambric or Nainsook Drawers. trimmed
with clusters of fine tucks and fuii lace
ruffies
Fine Nsinsook Drawers. trimmed with
wide embroidery ruffie and tucks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
WOmen'S White
Madras Wal is,
Children's
Correct Shoes.

~ VERY sort of shoes for
ME young peoples wear IS
~ here.
Shoes made especially
for school; others for general
knock-about wear; hygienic
shoes; shoes for dress also special
shoes for special purposes.
Some interesting items:
skin Lace and Button Shoes, patent tin
anu UP OF same; sizes 81 to 1917 Pair pi. 50
Sizes IL to 2. Pair ,............ $I.75
Misses and Children's Box CaIfskin
to ioa Pair 'oe., .'A.. On ST. 50
Sizes II to 2 Pair. $I.75
Misses and ChiIdren's White Buckskin
sizes to s. Fair e...oa 'o'es $500
Sizes 81 to ioH- Pair. $3.50
Sizes II to ?. Pair. $500
Misses and Children's Patent Kidskin
1917. Fair "'''" '""es s'4es 90 TO $500
Sizes Ii to 2. Pair. Sc. 50
Il Misses and Children's Button Shoes
tan Russian calfskin vamp white kid
s 10 io sSp Ssis wei. so,e sues 81 90
Sizes IL to ?. Pair. $3.50
Boys and Youths Dull Calfskin Lace
| Shoes. blucher cut; sizes to 5h. Pair. 93.OO
| Third door. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Petticoats.

Cambria Petticoats. good quality.
trimmed with nare nounce and wide
tufks = -. : - -.
Fine Cambria Petticoats, trimmed
with wide. fluffy fiounce, finished with
tucks and full lace rufie. -......-...-
Cambria Petticoats. trimmed with full
flare nounce. finished with several rows
Of tucking and wide embroidery rune. :.
Cambric Petticoats. trimmed with
deem flare tucked and full embroidery
rune ..........-......- -.-.........
Fine Cambria Petticoats. trimmed with
deep nufYy hounce of point de Paris
lace insertion and tucks ................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-03
Infants and Little
Children's Wear.

Children's Muslin Drawers. with hem roILc
and tucks, feed seams, buttons and ~ ~
buttonhOles. Sizes l to years. Priced n oOr
according to size. .-............... ~o~
ChiIdren's Muslin Drawers, trimmed orc
with tucks and embroidery. Sizes 2 to
IA years. Priced according to size. 10 20C
Children's Muslin Drawers. extra good .oo
quality. made with wide bands and full oOS
seats: felled seams. Sizes to IA years. RI dOc
Priced according to size. ............. ~
Children's Cambria Drawers. trimmed
with fine tncks and neat embroidery: roc
sizes to IA years. Observation-Disclosures. oo~
Children's Muslin Gowns. Hubbard
style. trimmed with cambria ruf1e and -oc
fine tucks NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. oOS
Chdren's Muslin Gowns. Hubbard
style. trimmed with embroidery and roc
tucks .......... ......-. ............... oO
Children's Nainsook Skirts made on
waist: finished with broad hem and roc
nne tucSs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. CoN
Chldren's Muslin Skirts. made OH
band. trimmed with umbrella rnfie and roc
lucks "
Misses Muslin Skirts. trimmed with
deep umbrella rufle, finished with tucks: Scc
30 and 81 inch lengths. ~
Misses Muslin Skirts. trimmed with
lace; 30 and s2 inch lengths. SI.25
Childrens Cambria Waists. gathered
style: finished with two rows Of tape orc
buttons; sizes to II years. ........... ~
Chldrens Cambria Waists. gathered
style. trimmed with beading. lace and
ribbon: finished with two rows Of tape ro-
buttons: sizes to IA years. ........... ooS
Children's Bingham Rompers. In tan
and blue: piped with red or white; sizes roc
~
Children's Nansook Short Dresses,
with yoke of tucks and insertion; ruff1e roc
on neck and sleeves; sizes 1 to years. oOS
Children's Nainsook Short Dresses,
with round yoke Of lace insertion and -,
hemstitching; lace neck and sleeves. ~
Children's NainsoOk Short Dresses,
With tucks to form yoke; other styles
with yoke of tucks. lace insertion,
meek "na aes oo
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-05
CHAIRMAN MACK SPEAKS
Democrat Charges Bryan's De.
feat to Misrepresentation

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Declaring that
the democratic party is more united to-
day than IL has been in many years,
and that Bryan was defeated by what
he claims was misrepresentation, to the
effect that his election would hurt
business interests, Chairman Mack of
the democratic national committee this
afternoon Issued q statement in which
he announces extensive plans TO ad-
vance the partys interest during the
next four years. Mack's statement in
full follows:
There is not much for me to say and no
republican party. Mr.. Bryan made the most
magnificent hight ever waged by a candidate.
The party was made the victim of misrepre-
sentation-a Misrepresentation that democrat tic
success would retard the business interests of
the country. That was, OF course, an argument
without foundation.
Notwithstanding yesterdays defeat, the dem
ocrauc party stands more united today than
II has in many years and in this union lies
its future strength and power OF recupera-
tion.
1t is my intention to continue Headquarters
in Buffalo and Washington for the next four
all the states and TO promulgate democratic
principles and democratic thought BY the print
ing of literature TO aid the leaders Of the party
in fighting the high tariff; which in all prob
standing their promises TO revise it.
I am supported in this by the members
OF the national committee, state chairmen
and other leaders all over the country.
In his own Observation-Disclosures he is best
known Mr.. Bryan was victorious. While ii Is
true that he met with defeat In the nation
he did so as the candidate Of his party sun
ported by the six million or seven million Of
ciples be so splendidly espoused and with the
respect and admiration of them.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-05
CITY THREATENS
WATER COMPANY
Corporation Notified That New
Mains and Fire Hydrants
Must Be Installed
Municipality Asked to Bear Hall
Expense of Proposed Street
Improvement

OAKLAND, Nov. 4.-The secretary Of
the board OF public works has been in
structed to notify the Peoples water
company that IL the company does not
proceed Immediately to install the
mains and fire hydrants which were
promised year ago the city's water
bills will not be paid. In making this
demand the board is working for in
creased fire protection. and is also look
ing after the interests of residents Of
North Oakland. particularly in the San
ia Fe tract. who have complained fire.
quently OF the inadequacy OF their
water service. Councilman Everhart
appeared before the board this morn
ing and urged that some immediate ac-
tion be taken to increase the supply
in this district.
A request that the city bear half OF
the expense OF the proposed repairs in
East Twelfth street. between Thirteenth
and Twenty-third avenues, was made
this morning by Councilman Aitken. No
definite action was taken upon the re-
quest by the board. but the mayor said
that he believed II to be the duty Of the
city to assist property owners in bear
ing the expense of public improvements
of this nature. particularly when the
adjacent property IS not OF great value
and the traffic on the streets is heavy
and destructive.
1t was intimated that IN the future a
sum approximating half million dol
lars will be included IN the annual
budgets in order to meet such necessary
expenditures.