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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Luke Griffin Fined $50 and Given Ten Days in Jail For Striking the
 Rev. (. E. Draper.

l.. E. Griffin, who assaulted the Rev. c. E. Draper Thursday evening in the postoffice lobby and was arrested upon charge of making an assault with intent to kill, was given a hearing be- fore Squire Sam Smith Monday morning.
 Attorney Pipkin represented the state and Attorney Alley the defense. By agreement between attorneys the charge against the defendant was reduced to one of aggravated assault and plea of guilty entered to the charge.
 Squire Smith had considerable evidence given to aid him in de- termining the punishment that should be given. The evidence introduced developed facts about as reported in The Star Friday. Griffin assaulted the Rev. Mr. Draper from behind, striking him several hard blows on the head with a stick about an inch and a quarter ill diameter.
 The only evidence introduced by the defense was the defendant himself, who stated that his prevocation was the statement made by the Rev. MT. Draper in county court, which placed his wife in the position of perjurer.
 Squire Sam Smith in his review of the case gave the defendant a lecture on the cowardly manner in which the assault was made, fined him $50 and sentenced him to ten days in lail.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
TO REVIVE INCORPORATION
Granniss Will Hold an Election of City Officers Jan. 22- Saloon License
 May Be Asked Later.

Parties up from Granniss Tues day report that proclamation has been issued calling for special election at that place on January 22, for the purpose of electing five aldermen.
 The town of Granniss was in- corporated several years ago, but for the past two years 1t has had no city officials. At meeting of the election comm missioners held iu this city this morning, judges for holding this special election were appointed,
 !, Judge Prickett recently re. fused to issue a license for a saloon at Granuiss on the grounds the town was not incorporated and it is probable this decision has something to do with the later action of Granulss citizens,
 However, it was shown in court at the time that more than half the citizens had petitioned against license, and if this is maintained none can be issued.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
REPORTS RICH MINERALS
Most Everything Precious Is Under Montgomery Country Soil Accord
 ing to Reports.

Little Rock, Jan. 13.-RePorts from Montgomery county tell oi the discovery of valuable de posits of gold, silver, copper, platinum, talcum, pencil slate, red slate, lead and black slate on tract of several hundred acres in the rugged country near the vicinity of Ophir. According to w. K. Taylor, who lives at 1906 Commerce street, in Little Rock, and is interested in the mining g properties, in one of the deposits there were said to have beer found gold ore valued at S20 to the ton, silver worth S200 to tho ton and copper to the amount oi S200 to the ton.
 A company has been formed and force of men are now de veloping this mine.
 The discovery of pencil slate Mir. Taylor claims, is the frs instance known of it's existence south of Pennsylvania.
 He further stated that this wa: the first discovery of platinum 1T Arkansas.
 The tract containing the penci slate has been sold to Laughlir & Co.,, an Indianapolis firm, fol $60, 1000, and, it IS said, that con, cern will take early steps toward operating the mines.
 Other tracts are government properties, but steps have beer taken toward filing mining claims.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
- RESOLUTIONS BY FARMERS.
spIracy of Money Power--Wants $5oo,ooo,ooo Treasury Notes.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 10.-Important resolutions were adopted by the Farm. CTS Educational and Cooperative Union of America at its session We'd nesday. The committee on resolutions made the following report which was unanimously carried:
 That we ask congress to pass a law by which all money shall be is- sued by and under the direct control of the government, and that all citi- zens with land collaterals, shall at all times, have the privilege of borrowing at not to exceed per cent per annum.
 Be it further resolved, that we favor the immediate issuance of not less than s500.000, 900 of legal tender treasury notes, and the lending of the same, together with any surplus that may be In the United States treasury direct to the people to aid them in marketing the present cotton crop.
 Be 1t further resolved, that we favor the passage of a law by congress prohibiting the buying and selling oi cotton futures and all other farm prod ucts, or gambling in agricultural prod ucts in any manner.
 Be 1t further resolved. that we de nounce the so-called money panic as conspiracy on the part of the money power and spectators for the purpose of serving notice on the farmer that he must be eontented to allow others to price his products"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
FAvoRs PARCEL POST.
Members of National Grange Said to be Heartily in Accord with
 the Proposition.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Gen. M. J. Bachelder, of New Hampshire. master of the National Grange. and members of the executive and legislative com mittees Saturday had a conference with Postmaster General Meyer, con cerning his plan to extend the parcels post. Gen. Bachelder said that the National Grange was heartily in ac- cord with Mir Meyers proposition. He pointed to the fact that there are in operation sS,250 rural mail routes. the carriers of which serve approximate ly 15,000 900 people. The wagons of the rural carriers do not now carry mail to much, If any, more than 20 per cent of their capacity, and Gen. Bachelder is of the opinion that an extension of the parcels post system could be made to great advantage to millions of the people of the country by utilizing the rural carriers vehicles to greater extent is the purpose of the Grange to support be- fore the committees of congress the proposition of Postmaster General Never
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
WRIGHT PRICKETT
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE
Friends of His Administration Insist That He Be a Candidate for
 Another Term.
THEY ASK II THIS TIME
Say They Voted for Him in Past at His Request and He Must Not
 Go Back on Them.

For several mouths friends of Polk county who have watched the progress made under the ad- ministration of Judge Wright Prickett have urged him as in- dividuals to run for that position gain, but apparently without avail, as the judge has asserted repeatedly that he would not ask further favors at the hands of the voters of Polk county, and, further, his professional duties had at times suffered seriously because of tune demanded by his public work.
 Tuesday, however, a number of representative citlzens from different townships over Polk county, together with several residents of Mena went in body to Judge Prickett and told him that they had twice voted for him at his request and insisted that he should not refuse to serve when they asked him to do so.
 The judge replied that it had not been his intention to again accept the place, as he had re- peatedly announced, but that he would not refuse if tue people who had so Loyalty supported him in the past desired his serv. ices. Those present insisted that such was their wish, and they believed that of most of the peo- pie of the county, and left with the understanding that Judge Prickett would again make the race for county judge of Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
BAPTIST SCHOOLS MONEY
Educational Commission Making Effort to Raise $50.000 for Central
 and 0uachita.

I.:ttle Rock, Jan. 13.-Rev. John letter Hurt, pastor of the First Baptist church of Conway, was in the city Sunday, GU route to Montrose, where he will meet a number of Baptist ministers s from that section of the state relative to the work of the Bap- tist Educational Commission, of which Mir. Hurt is president. It is the intention of the commis- sion 10 raise not less than $50, 900 immediately for the use of Gen. tral college at Conway, Ouachita college at Philadelphia and the system of academies throughout the state. Recently he held a conference of the ministers To- cated in and near Fort Smith with the result that $750 was raised at once, and a similar meeting held at Morrilton also produced excellent results. Mir. Hurt is devoting January and February to this work, especially. and is greatly encouraged at the success attending his efforts.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16

TO Fl. SMITH FOR TRIAL
Polk County Citizens Charged With Intimidating a Homesteader Will
 Face Charges This Week.

William and Wesley Philpot, Frank and Isaac Garrett, F. w. and T. B. Thornton, Monroe Leouard and William Morris, on charge of conspiracy, came in from their homes at Egger Sum- day and Monday morning left on the Traveller for Fort Smith, where their case will come up for hearieg this week before the Federal grand jury.
 It will be remembered that these men were charged with intimidating homesteader, one William McGee, wbo at that time was an employee of the Kansas City Southern railway, filed on a homestead near Egger, located his family thereon and continued to work for the railroad company at this place.
 It seems that Mct1ee and his family did not stand in we'll with the neighbors, who, it is claimed, threatened him and ordered him and his family to leave tue family to leave the country. It is also claimed that certain parties went to the McGee home, loaded the household goods on a wagon and ordered the family to move out of that section; also that dur ing the night the house was burned down,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
workInn for ArmY canteen,

New York, Jan. 14.--The governing board of the Army Canteen associa tion, an association of men who hope to induce congress 10 repeal the law which prohibits the sale of beer and light wines at army posts and sol diers homes, is taking active steps to organize branches of the associa- tion in every state in the union, that a united pressure may be brought to bear on congress to restore the can. teen, as recommended by practically every officer in the army. Gen. George B. Loud. a prominent member Of the Grand Army of the Republic. Is pres ident of the association. Maj. Gen Frederick D. Grant and many other prominent army officers are giving the movement their hearty support.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
TAkAHIRA COMING BACK.
The Former Japanese Minister Will Succeed Ambassador Aokl
 at Washinuton.

Tokio, Jan. 12.--It is officially an nounced Saturday that Baron Taka- hira has been chosen Ambassador to the United States, to succeed viscount Aoki.
 Baron Kogora Takahira, who Is Jap anese minister to Italy, does not come to the United States as stranger. He was minister to this country during the Russo-Japanese war Previous to this duty he had served as consul gem eral at New York. He was one of the plenipotentiaries of Japan at the Portsmouth peace conference in 1905. He has been in the service of his gov ernment since graduating from the Imperial college at Tokio, and he speaks English. French and German fluently.
 Since Baron Takahira was last in Washington the Japanese representa- tive has been raised from a minister to an ambassador.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
Endemic of Grip in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-Infiuenza has Chi cago in its grasp. Nearly e50OGo peo- pie are suffering from this disease. or its "corollaries," according to the city health departments weekly bulletin, issued Sunday night. Not since the epidemic season of 1898 s9 has influenza played such an important part in the mortality as at present" said the report. During the last week 31 deaths from this disease were reported and fin numerous in- stances 1t was given as contributing cause of death. The death rate of the week, HAS, is the highest Janu- ary rate since 1899, when 1t was 1909"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
PROF. COOKS GOOD WORK
Business and Educational Showing ol Candidate for Superintendent of
 Public Is.struction.

From Hot Springs Sentinel-Record.
 A visit to the new high school building is a revelation to most of our citizens and all visitors. This magnificent modern struc- ture is now up to the third story, with the work progressing rapid. ly. There is every probability that it will be completed in time for the next commencement exer. cises.
 The building is modern and its plaus complete in every detail. IL is being built for the present and for the future. The building, aside from its added features of library, executive rooms, gym nasium, auditorium, baths, etc., will comfortably care for a thous- and pupils.
 When the new high school building is opened for use next fall, Hot Springs will be one of the best equipped cities of its size in the matter of schools.
 The public-spirited citizens who have composed our school boards have done noble work, bnt the great portion of the credit is due to the constant, untiring persistent. practical work oi Professor George B. Cook. Mem. bers of the school board and other citizens who few years ago laughed at his proposals and plans for modern equipment have lived to admit that he was right and that every plan and idea as presented by him was thoroughly practical as has been proven by actual accomplishment.
 Professor Cook has not limited his activities to building up this monument of his ability in the city; he has, as county examiner, accomplished work of equally great importance in the county schools. By continual effort and steady advancement he has brought the schools of Garland county to an almost uniform standard. The system in country and city is perfectly correlated.
 This brief outline showing the fruition of some of the carefully matured plans of Professor Cook will serve to illustrate what he will accomplish as State Superin- tendent of Public Instruction.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
ov.reoms by His FeeIinos.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 1t.-Furious over the treatment accorded by the william to the heroine in play at local theatre Thursday night, George Mum roe jumped on the stage and after driving the actor who played the part of the william off the stage, seized the heroine in his arms and declared he would defend her Stage hands at tempted to drive Munroe from the stage but he seized a fire-axe and re fused to leave until he was over powered by six policemen.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
ARE HAVING 4 GREAT T|NE
Honors Showered Upon Officers of Battleship Fleet by Brazil
 at Rio Janeiro.
A BIS RECEPTION BY PRESIDENT PENHA
The Brazilian Executive Cordially Welcomed the Visitors to His coun- try-American Ambassador Enter tains at Brilliant Banquet at Ills Residence.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 15.-The first of the many official functions to be given In honor of the visiting American na- val officers during their stay took place Monday. The first event was a visit to the Brazilian minister of ma rine, Admiral Alencar, and this was followed by reception by the presi- dent of the republic. Dr. Penna, and a banquet by the Ambassador, Irving B. Dudley. Dr. Penna cordially wei comed the visitors to Brazil. The am- bassador's function was brilliant af- fair.
 In the afternoon the officers went out to Petropolis, the home of the diplomatic corps, 22 miles distant from the capital. They were accompanied by many high Brazilian officials and by representatives of the various le- gations. At the railroad station of this suburb they were received by the pri- vate secretary of MT. Dudley and joined shortly afterward by the am- bassador himself. The party then pro ceeded to the residence of the presi- dent. MT. Dudley presented Admiral Thomas to the president and then in- troduced each officer in turn. Reply ing to an adderss made by Admiral Thomas, Dr. Penna said:
 T am extremely gratified at the presence here of the officers command ing the powerful fleet sent to these waters by the friendly nation of the North, a nation to which we are united by bonds of strong friendship. I con graduate you upon your ability as ton. You have arrived punctually at your destination in spite of the great difficulties presented by your undertak- ing. You are cordially welcome here and trust that your stay in Brazil will be. happy" In response Admiral Thomas made short speech of thanks.
 Upon leaving the residence of Dr. Penna, the officers were driven to the home of Mir. Dudley. The banquet was superb. The entire house and grounds were illuminated by Venetian lamps and eolored electric lights. Within the salons were ablaze with graceful illumination and colored flow CTS. The tables were laid in two of the salons and were united by an arc of flowers They were decorated with cut glass. beautiful siiverware and more flowers. Among those present were all the admirals. the command ing officers of each battleship, the Brazilian minister of marine, the Bra gillian minister of war. the chief of the naval staff, an official represent ing the minister of foreign affairs. Baron De Rio Branco, and number of deputies and senators.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
TAX COLLECTION BEGINS.
Collector Goes Out Thursday-Da Dates
 for Various Townships.

Sheriff J. w. Cunningham accompanied by his assistant, Assessor w. l.. Parker, will start out Thursday!on his rounds over the county for the purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1907. The following are the dates and places which will be visited by the collector:
 Gap Springs, Friday, Jan. 17, Faulkner, Saturday, Jan. IS. Granniss, Monday and Tues. day, Jan. 20-21.
 Wickes, Wednesday, Jan. P Hatton, Thursday, Jan. g. Jansseu, Friday and Saturday, Jan 24 25.
 Cove, Monday and Tuesday, Hatfield, Wednesday an Thursday. Jan. 29-30.
 Cedar, Friday, Jan. 31.
 Eagle, Saturday, Feb. 1.
 Potter, Monday, Feb. 3.
 Freedom, Tuesday and We'd nesd ay, Feb. 4-5.
 Rich Mountain, Thursday, Feb 6.
 Eagle Gap, Friday, Feb. 2.
 Washita, Saturday, Feb. 8.
 Mountain Township, Dr. Nor ris' Mill, Monday, Feb. 10.
 Cherry Hill, Tuesday aud Wed nesday, Feb. 11-12.
 Big Fork, Thursday, Feb. 13 Board Camp, Silver Center, Friday, Feb. IA,
 Dallas, Saturday, Feb. Is.
 In Mena at court house from February 17 until April 10.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
TOLEAVE CUBA MKT YEAR
Secretary Taft Practically Commits Government to Withdrawal of
 Troops in 1909.
CONDITIONS IN ISLAND ENCOURAGING
Census Will Not Be Completed Until April or May, This Year, and Presl- dentIaI Election Cannot Take Place Until Next December-Gov. Ma eoon's Report Submitted.

Washington, Jan. 14-As far as he government to a promise to withdraw completely from Cuba in the begin ming of spring in 1909. This pledge is contained in letter from the war secretary to the president transmit ting the report of Gov, Magoon for the past year..
 After directing attention to the fact that the report from the governor shows the conditions in Cuba to be encouraging, Secretary Taft says:
 Tt was hoped by some that the cen sus might be completed in September last. I did not think so. and I am not at all surprised to learn that the census has not yet been completed and probably will not be until April or May. This will postpone the local elections until June, the presidential election until December and the in- stallation of the president and con gross and the turning over the island until about March or April of 1909. This Is in compliance with our prom ise when We assumed temporary con trol of Cuba. and 1t seems to me that we ought to allow nothing to inter fere with carrying out that promise. There are important interests that would be glad to delay our stay there for years. both good faith and good judgment require us to leave at the time appointed"
 The report of Gov. Magoon consti- tutes an exhaustive history of the American intervention in Cuba and of the passage of the island under American control.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
GRIFFIN RELEASED.
Pleas in His Behalf by Citizens. h. cluding Ministers, Causes Jail
 Sentence to Be Reduced.

L. E. Griffin, who was fined $50 and sentenced to serve ten days in jail for assaulting the Rev. c. E. Draper, was released Tuesday afternoon after spend- ing a night and part of two days in confinement.
 During Griffin's stay iu jail he was visited by some of the minis ters of the city who became in- terested with other citizens in requesting Squire Smith to reduce the mans jail sentence and per- init him to again return to his home.
 Squire Smitb accordingly ordered Griffin released yesterday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
ro Restrain Nebraska oMoIaIs.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 11.-In the fed eral court Friday afternoon the Ms souri Pacific railway secured a re- straining order to prevent the state railway commission from compelling the company to build side track to the elevator of the Manley Cooper ative Grain company, of Manley, Neb. The case involves validity of the rail- way commission law.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
COTTON ADVANCING.

The cotton market has a tcnd- eucy upward and the prices paid by the buyers at this place Wed- nesday ranged from II to 11A cents per pound. Owing to the bad weather which has prevailed during the past few days the receipts at this place for the past week have not been very heavy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
count Ronl ln Court.

Paris, Jan. 15.-Count Boni de Gas tellane, the divorced husband of Anna Gould, and Count Jean de Castellane, his brother, appeared in court Tues day to answer to the charge of as sault brought by Prince Helie de Sa- gan, their cousin. Count Boni ad- mitted that he had spat in his cousins face, but only after provocation Owing to the absence of the counts attorney further hearing was post poned until February 4.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
Stray Hogs.

There are two stray hogs about 10 months old, weigh about l05 pounds, of Poland China stock, at my place; one is unmarked while the other is marked with a swallow fork in the right ear. Owner please call and take them away. D. F. Brawley. 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
A verdlct Aaalnst Saloon Keepers.

Chicago, Jan. 11.--A municipal court jury Friday found William To bin and David McHale. saloon keep CTS, guilty of having deprived Raphael De Haven, five years old, of means of support by selling intoxicants to his father, and imposed a fine of 5000.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
Andrews Not to ResIqn.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 10.-Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews. of the Univer' sity of Nebraska. Friday morning de- nied the rumor that he intended to re- sign. There is absolutely no truth n the report" he said.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
Don,t lar You?

To have Q cough that you can't leave off, even when you go to bed9 Put 1t away for good by using simmons Cough Syrup. It heals inflammation of the throat and lungs gives you rest and perfect sleep.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
EIuahed Toneka sewers.

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 10.-Liquors val ued at S7,000 were poured into the sewer Wednesday by county officers under orders of the court They had been seized in raids.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16

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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16

China Mating l5c yard at Pet tvs New Furniture store. d&w
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16

Iron Beds $2 each at Petty's new Furniture Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
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