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The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
FAULKNER'S PRAYERS GRANTED.
Election Commissioners Divide Town
 ship into Two Voting Precincts.

The Polk county election com. missioners held a meeting Thurs day afternoon to pass upon a pc. tition signed by 45 electors oi Faulkner township requesting that the township be divided into two voting precincts.
 It was shown by the petition CTS that Hartley, the present vol ing place, was nvt centrally To cated and was inconveuieut to | large number of the voters.
 The commissioners complied with the request of the petition, CTS and new voting place was established at the school house in district No. 8.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
AIl candldatea Invited.

New York, Aug. 13-Every presiden' tial candidate has been invited to take part in the reception to the American Olympic athletes on August 20. The executive committee is de- sirous of making the event embrace a national recognition as we'll as a city welcome. and special invitations have been sent out to President Roose- welt, Governor Hughes, Lieutenant Governor Chanler, William H. Taft, Republican nominee; William J. Bry- an, Democratic nominee; Thomas Watson, Populist; Eugene V. Debbs. Socialist; Thomas l.. Hisgen, the Inde. pendence League candidate. and Au- gust Gillhaus, the Socialistic Labor party aspirant.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
TEXARKANA HAS
 slOO,OOO FIRE LOSS
Starts in on-Peel Dry Goods Store and Spreads to Adjoining Busi- ness Houses, Doing Much
 Damage.

Texarkana, Aug. 13. Fire, which entailed a loss of fully $l00,00, originated here tonight at 9:30 in the dry goods and clothing store of the Burtou-Peel Dry Goods Company, practically destroying the building and con- tents, and spread to the adjoining rooms, occupied by the Brown News Company and the Benjamin Hardware Company, greatly damaging these buildings and their contents.
 The Burton-Peel store is locat- ed on the corner of State and Broad streets and is one of the largest establishments in the city.
 At late hour tonight the fire was under control and the work oi making an estimate of the damage was begun.
 The loss on the stock of the Burton-Peel company is placed at S70, 900, partially covered by in- surance.
 A. l.. Ghio, who owned the building in W which the store was located, estimates his loss at$20,- 900, and this loss is also partly insured.
 The loss on the adjoining build ings and their contents is esti- mated at Sl0,000, but facts rela- tive to the insurance cannot be obtained tonight, other than that the insurance will fully cover the loss.
 No cause as to how the fire started has been assigned.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Faithful Friend.

'I have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since
 { was first introduced to the public in 1872, and never found one instance where cure was not speedily effected by it's use. l have been q commercial traveller for eighteen years, and never start out on a trip without this, my faithful friend says H. s. Nichols Oakland, Ind. Ter. When a man has used a remedy for thirty-five years he knows it's value and is competent to speak for it. For sale by Jackson Drug Co. and all oealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
SEVERE STORM AT SALIVA.
lightning, Wind and Rain Put Tele.
 phones Out of Service in Kansas.

Salina, Kas., Aug. 15.-An electrical storm which visited this section Friday morning put the telephone wires out of commission in three dl- rections out of Salina. The storm was accompanied by soaking rain. It is impossible to learn how the SUI. rounding country fared because of the wires being down.
 Hundreds of telephones in this dis. trict were burned out by lightning. At Solomon and points east of here heavy storm is reported. but, on ac- count of the wire service being down, these reports cannot be confirmed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
MISS MAGGIE THOMPSON HURT.
Thrown from Hack While Returning
 Home from Mena.

Miss Maggie, daughter of B. r. Thompson, who resides five miles east of town, met with a painful accident late Friday afternoon by being thrown from a hack, receiving several bad bruises.
 Mir. Thompson and daughter spent Friday afternoon in Me ma shopping, and on their way home the team beca me frig htened and attempted to run away, re sultlng in the young lady being thrown from the hack.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually eonstipated Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restores the natural action of the bowels. Foley's Orino Laxative does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Re fuse substitutes. Sold by all drug 0iSfS
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
X Boon to EIaerIy peonIe

Most elderly people have some kid ney or bla Ter disorder that is both painful am dangerous. Foley's Kid ney RemfCY has proven boon to many elaery people, as it stimulates the urin ry organs, corrects irregu- larities and tones up the whole system. Commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and De vigorous. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Ended His Troubles.

Parsons, Kas., Aug. 15.-Stuart Huntiey, 75 years old, en route from California to his home in Decatur, I'll, committed suicide at rooming house here Thursday afternoon taking poison. He was recently robbed of money, was divorced from his wife and estranged from other relatives. He is said to have money in Los Angeles bank and an estate in Illinois.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Second Hay Crop Cut.

J. W. Edwards, who lives just west of Meua, has just finished cutting second crop from some of his hay ground. His alfalfa patch, while cut but B days be- fore, showed growth of nearly 30 inches, aud some of the grasses even more.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
In Good Luck

About two years ago my father came here from Mason City, Iowa, on visitn says O. l.. Scott, Duffield, Mich. HWhile here he was taken sick with diarrhoea and cramps. l gave him several doses of Chamberlain $ Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy and it cured him. This remedy al- ways cnres. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
oId Canal company LlauIdated.

Paris, Aug l5.-The liquidation of the old Panama Canal company which has been going on since 1889 was com. pleted Thursday when the tribunal of the Seine authorized a last pay. ment to creditors of per cent and Issued decree of discharge to the reeeivnrS
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
safeauarded.

"no you expect to get on well with your foreign son-in-law?"
 Surely answered MT. Cumrox Neither of us can pronounce the others name we'll enough to get on quarreling terms of intimacy. Wash ngton Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Attention, Asthma sufferersI

Foley's Honey and Tar will give immediate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured many eases that had re- used 70 yield to other treatment. Foleys Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. Contains no harmful drugs. Sold by all drug gists,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Missourian Shot From Ambush.

St Joseph, Mo, Aug. 15.-Walter Martin, young farmer. was shot and fatally injured Wednesday night while driving alone on eoun- try road eight miles northeast of here Martin was shot from ambush. It is believed that a love affair may be back of the shooting.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
Division of Railroads.

Of the 600.000 miles of railway in the world, only about ten per cent. ari found in strictly tropical territory and no more than IS per cent. within what would be termed tropical and sub-tropical areas. Tracks abound in the temperate zone.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
put stop to Use Of profanitv

Orders have been posted in the shops of the Pennsylvania railway sys. tenn prohibiting swearing among tho men while at work. The penalty will he an enforced vacation.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20
American Schooner seIzed.

Liverpool, N. S., Aug. 15.-Charged with a violation of the Canadian GUS ioms regulations. the American fish. ing schooner Dictator, Captain Wilde, was seized here Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

No one is immune from kidney trou- pie, so just remember that Foley's Kidney remedy will stop the irregu- larltles and cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. Sold by all drug oiSts
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

gHFoley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medi- cine. No medicine can do more For
 ale by ali druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-20

Junction with waldrcn Branch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Taft Wins In His Home State.

Columbus. o., Nov. 4. - Secretary
Taft's home state has given him a ma
jority OF $4,000. 100000 below the ma
jority OF Mr.. Roosevelt four years ago.
The strong Democratic fight did not
avail to carry the state for Mr.. Bryan.
but Judson Harmon. Democratic can
didste for governor. is elected by about
$4,000.
Large Democratic gains are reported
from most OF the large cities and
towns. The rural districts generally.
however, have remained Republican.
The fight made by Governor Andrew
L. Harris. candidate for reelection, for
local option was an important factor
in the result. as was foreshadowed In
the county elections. The governors
activity lost him votes among the so
called liberal" element, the loss show
ing in the returns from Cincinnati.
Cleveland. Toledo and other cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07

district. Thomas Foxhall Is Sse Repup-
lican candidate In the dcdbtfui dis
trict. The Republicans have reelected
Loudenslager In the First, Gardner in
the Second. Howell in the Third,
Wood in the Fourth. Fowler IN the
Fifth, Parker in the Seventh, and
and elected ex-Congressman Wylie in
the Eighth. which is now represented
by a Democrat, Pratt. The present
congressional representation is now
six Republicans and four Democrats.
so that the Republicans gain one and
possibly two congressman.
Both houses of the legislature will
be strongly Republican. The senate
will stand fourteen Republicans TO
seven Democrats, the same as last
year, and the house will probably have
forty-four Republicans and sixteen
Democrats. loss OF four for the Demo
Gratis. The Democrats lose three men,
bers in Monmouth. two in Middiesex,
and will probably gain one In Salem.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
CONNECTICUT FOR TAFT
Swept the State As Completely As
Four Years Ago.

Swept the State As Completely As
Four Years Ago.
New HsScn, Conn. Nov 4.-The
Republicans swept the state OF Con
necticut in Tuesdays election fully as
completely. perhaps a little more SO.
as four yeors ago, Taft carrying the
state by more than 10000 plurality
and Congressman George l. Lilley.
the Republican candidate for gov
ernor, going TO cmce by about $4,000
plurality over Judge A. Heaton Rob
ertson. his opponent. All the Eve CON
gressmen are Republicans by plurali-
ties equal 70 those OF two years ago.
The entire Republican state ticket Is
elected, as usual, while the general as
sembly is more strongly Republican
than for a good many years. The
confidence OF the Democrats was en-
tirely misplaced for their vote in all
directions showed falling on as COM
pared with two and four years ago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Delaware Goes Republican.

Wilmington. Del. Nov. 4.-Tafts In
dictated plurality in Delaware is 5000.
and the Republican state ticket. head
ed by Simeon s. Pennewell for gov
ernor, and William II. Heald for con
gress. is elected by about the same
plurality. with the exception OF Da-
Wis. the Republican candidate for at
torney general. who is probably de-
feated by Andrew G. Gray. Democrat
The successful candidate IS a son Of
Judge George Gray. and the popularity
OF his father counted strongly for him
IN all three of the counties.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
BRYAN CARRIES HOME STATE
Democrats Win In Nebraska 5y 10000
Majority.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 4-Nebraska has
gone Democratic by a plurality OF TO-
600 for Bryan and a plurality scarcely
less for Shallenberger Democrat, for
governor. The result was n surprise
and a disappointment 10 Republican
homogeneous. who. while admitting
the state was doubtful on the national
ticket, confidently expected their state
ticket 20 be elected The tremendous
gain for Bryan in the city OF Lincoln
was the wonder of the election Not
only did Mr.. Bryan reverse a Republi.
can Pl@ral'ty OF 1000 in his home city.
but he carried it by a plurality Of
something in excess Of COO.
While returns are incomplete on
congressman. indications are for the
election Of Pollard (Rep) IN the First
district and Hinshaw (Rep) In the
Fourth. Hitchcock (Dem) wins in the
Second. and the Third, Fifth and the
Sixth are in doubt
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
rHE VOTE IN NEW JERSEY
Republicans Garry the State BY s4.11o
Ma iortY.

Trenton, N. j.. Nov. 4.-Revised re-
turns indicate that Mr.. Tafts plurality
in New Jersey will be S4,11O. In all
the counties outside Of Essex and Hud-
son the vote did not vary greatly from
the plurality given Mr.. Roosevelt in
1904, when he carried the state by ST.
600. Roosevelt's plurality OF $4,000 in
Essex was expected to be cut down to
about $4,000 for Taft In Hudson Par
ker's plurality of 1900 is expected to
be increased TO about 1000 for Bryan.
The Republicans elect seven of the
ten congressman and the Democrats
two. the Sixth district, which Is now
represented by a Democrat, William
Hodges, being very close and In doubt
The Democrats elect their congress
SIGNAL candidates. Kinkead. in the
Ninth district. and Hamill in the Tenln
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
PASTORS WINE POISONED.
Deaths OF Negro Servants of OkIaho-
ma Minister Under Inquiry.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Ok. oct 2S.
The investigate OF the deaths OF
I'D. and Laura Davis. Negro servants
OF Or. Carter H. Jones. newly ap-
pointed pastor of the Waite Temple
Baptist Church. this city, points TO
poisonings
The servants accompanied Dr.
Jones and his wife from their old
home in Lynchburg. Va.
Tho house 20 Dee occupied by the
pastor and his wife was being fitted
up by the TWO servants. but last SAT-
urday night was not ready for occu-
pancy. and the Negroes STAYED there
90 guard 60. The doctor and his wife
remained with friends in the city
The latter did not return 20 the house
until about noon Monday. when they
discovered the bodies of their two
servants.
The woman was lying on a bed
In an upstairs room. while the man
had evidently fallen downstairs and
was found at the bottom. Both died
in agony Wine and whiskcy were
found in bottles In the room, where
the woman was found. All indica-
lions point 20 the fact that they had
been poisoned.
When approached with the sugges-
ton DR.. Jones secuted the idea that
the wine. which he says had been sent
him by a friend I'm Lynchburg. may
have contained poison intended for
him or mis- wife.
DR.. Jones and his present wife have
only been married a short time She
was Mrs Lizzie Christian. and cous-
in OF Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, wife
of the artist. He was pastor Of the
Baptist Church az Lynchburg, and
Mrs. Christian is said TO have been
prominent member of the Metho-
dist Church there.
II is understood that members Of
DR.. Jones congregation there became
indignant when he selected a wife
not of his religious amliation. One
OF the first official acts of his pastor
ate here was 10 baptize his wife in
the Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Indiana Goes Renuhllcan.

Indianapolis. Ind, Nov. 4.-The en-
deavors Of the Democrats to place In
diana in the ranks Of their party, caus-
Ing the state to be considered doubt
full some time before the election. have
not been successful. The Hoosier vote
has been given to Taft and Sherman
by a majority OF $4,000. reducing the
Republican majority OF four years ago
by two-thirds. The figures are; Taft,
335.000; Bryan. 320, 900.
Congressman James 4. Watson has
been elected TO succeed J. Frank Han
ly as governor. leading Thomas +.
Marshall, his Democratic opponent, by
$4,000 votes. The state congressional
representation. eleven Republicans and
two Democrats, will remain unchang-
ed, but the legislature is Republican
by q slightly reduced majority. The
term of Senator Hemenway. Republi-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Cincinnati Crowd Cheers TAFT.

Cincinnati Nov. 4-The Republican
ticket had a close call in Mr. Taft's
home city. the party's majority Of 40
1913 in 1904 being reduced this year 20
5000. Two years ago IL was 7119. Mr..
Taft received the returns at the home
OF his brother. Charles p Taft When
his success at the polls was announced
the house was surrounded by cheer
ing crowd calling for a speech from
"the next president" Mr.. Taft an
nounced that he would make formal
statement IN the near future.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
FIVE
In sEohemEn

Soma strange and unaccountable
things are done In the name OF DO
hemia," said the Bohemian. The 9TH
er night at a club the engagement was
announced OF an artist and a writer
who Is a widow. At the same time
new book by the writer was exploited
at the club. The book was lovingly
dedicated to her dearly beloved. much
mourned and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS de-
parted and illustrated by the artist
husband that is TO be-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Work In Minute Fractions.

The human heat sense cannot real.
lie a difference of temperature be
yond one-fifth OF 4 degree: but the
barometer. an instrument 200 900
times as sensitive as the skin. notes
q difference of a millionth OF a de-
gree. A galvanometer flexes its finger
at a current generated by simply de-
forming q drop OF mercury so as to
press IL out OF a spherical shape into
that OF an egg
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Europe,s Oldest Church.

The oldest church in Europe is said
20 be that OF St. Pudeuziana at Rome.
About the middle Of the first century.
a certain Roman senator had a house
on this spot He was 4 Christian con-
vert OF St. Paul. who lodged with him
from A. d. Al to so. For the relig-
ious uses OF himself and his guests
he built a small chapel in his house.
which was later supplemented by the
present church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Not Wholly In Vain.

Uncle Allen Sparks was returning
gloomily from the funeral of an ac-
quaintance.
Well" he said. Frightening visibly
after a period Of profound thought,
his life was a useful one. after all.
He once planted a tree.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Delicate Instruments-

The amount OF work done by the
wink Of an eye equals 100000 600 900
Of the winks marked on the scale Of
a delicate instrument: but even this
performance IS surpassed by the Co
herers' Of Branley OF Paris. by which
the Hertz waves of wireless teleg-
raphy are caught in their pulsings
through space
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
CENTRAL STATES
GO REPUBLICAN
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio Car
Tied by Taft.
OHIO GOVERNOR DEMOCRAT

peneen In Illinois; Watson In Indiana.
Harmon, Democrat, Elected In Ohio,
Tsft's State Votes For Him, and In
disnapoiis, Hsme Of John w. Kern,
Is RepubIioan-chloago Goes 7epub-
ilcan - Crowds Cheer Republican
Standard Bearer When Result Is
Announced.
Chicago. Nov. 4.-Illinois has been
carried by the Republican party by a
plurality of 10000, giving the states
twenty-seven electoral votes to Taft
and Sherman. The state Republican
ticket has also been successful, Gov
ernor Charles S. Deneen winning from
former Vice President Adlai f. Ste
yenson by 100000 plurality. Chicago
has gone Republican by $4,000. against
$4,000 for Roosevelt in 1904.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07

t-rs a,-sss-.ssa-l.t
The next legislature viii be Re
publican by a majority on Joint ballot
Of 80. loss OF %. This means the re-
election to the United States senate
of Albert J. Hopkins.
There will be a decided change IN
the congressional representation Of
Illinois. The present delegation from
the state includes twenty-four Repub-
hcans and one Democrat The figures
In the Sixty-frst congress will be sew
enteen Republicans and eight Demo
Gratis, six of the latter being from Chi
cage. Speaker Cannon has been re-
elected in the Eighteenth district.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
NEW ENGLAND REPUBLICAN

Taft Successful In Massachusetts and
Other Eastern States.
Boston. Nov. 4.-This city, together
with the rest OF Massachusetts,. has
gone Republican. giving Mr. Taft six
teen electoral votes. The popular vote
is: Taft. 240 900; Bryan. 10000; His
gen. 10000; Debs. 10000 Th1 Ill q Y
Of the Republican candidate is 1919 0
over Mr.. Bran.
The gubcIratOr.al vote Is q follows.
Draper lEopl. 100000; Vahey O.. 70 q.
10000; Osrood CIndepon j,nD 500 ::
Carey 'SollaAsD. 1890. ~ D. "a -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07

Heat a piece 81 iron Ga poker will
dol 90 white heat. then apply to It a
roll Of sulphur. TIE iron will imme-
diately melt and run into drops. This
experiment SIS best performed over
wash bash OF water. allowing the
melted iron Greatly su,phide Of from,
TO drop into the water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
Central States For Taft.

Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. the great
central states. with an aggregate OF
siXty-hve electoral votes, have gone
Republican despite the fight made TO
bring them into the Democratic col
umn. The success OF Mr.. Taft In these
states, considered vitality necessary to
his election. has carried with Il the
success OF the Republican state tick
cts. except in Ohio. where Judson Har-
mon. Democrat is elected governor by
10 900,
Republican hopes OF carrying Ken
lucky proved vain in spite of the vic
tory Of Wilson, Republican. in the
gubernatorial contest last year. The
greater part OF the states congress
sioI~l delegation will be Democrats.
The Pacific coast states. California.
Washington and Oregon, have given
their votes to the Republican candi-
date but Nevada, which voted against
Parker in 1904. gave It's votes this year
20 Bryan. Montana, the Dakotas and
Minnesota are again Republican. but
Governor Johnson's personal popular
ity has sufiicsd TO seat him again in
the gubernatorial chair Of the North
Star state. Wisconsin. Michigan. Iowa
and in fact the entire west and north
west are Republican. but as noted
above, by lowered majorities.
The South Still Solid.
The solid south"is still solidly Dem.
ocratic, Mr.. Bryan polling the usual
large majorities. Only In MARYLAND
has the Republican party made serious
inroads on the Democratic vote. and
may have carried the state. Della
ware, about which some doubt was
expressed, has gone Republican. The
New England states have gone for
Taft and have elected Republican gov
errors, but the vote in Rhode Island
where the Democrats made a strong
fight, is very close. In Massachusetts
the Independence party candidate for
governor made good showing. though
running far behind the vote of Thomas
l.. Hisgen last year.
New York city has been carried by
Taft by about 10000. but Chanler.
the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor. received a majority OF 10000
The figures for the entire state are as
follows: Taft, $50. 900; Bryan, CSC. 900;
Hughes. S15.250; Chanler, 1880.
The Electoral Vote.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-11-07
A Day with Dollars In Il.

IT was such clear. bright beautiful
weather yesterday" says Georgia ed
flor, that you could see a silver dollar
half a mile. with bill collector ten
steps behind it-ucd. Of course. he had
better chonce 20 get IL than you had.
Heaven send Us more beautiful wealth
or. and more silver dollars, Atlanta
Constitution.