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The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
STORM AT q. LOUIS
WIND AND RAIN CAUSE DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF MIssIs-
 SIPPl RIVER.
AN ENGINEER AND FIREMAN DROWNED
Their Train, a Freight, Plunged Into a Creek Where Bridge Had Been Washed Away--35 Miles of Terri tory East of St. Louis Under Water

St. Louis, May GA thunderstorm of unusual severity. accompanied by high wind of almost tornado veloc- ity, swept over this vicinity early Tuesday doing much damage to prop erty and indirectly causing loss of life. A bridge on the Louisville & Nash vile road, near Belleville, H., was washed out and wrecked a freight train. Engineer Ward, and Fireman Frank Chasm were caught under the engine and drowned The train was piled up in a mass in Schoenlaub creek which was swollen into a tor rent.
 The village of Edgemont, H., was flooded and many persons were forced to take refuge on improvised rafts. The whole area of lowlands, known as the American bottoms, east of East St. Louis, H.. and comprising 35 square miles of territory is under water.
 French village. a town of 1000 in- habitants, one of the oldest settle ments in Illinois, was struck by a miniature tornado and many houses
 
 habitants fled into the storm to escape Injury by collapsing houses. Telephone and telegraph wires are down and there Is no communication with French village. Traffic is impeded on electric lines running to various points east and north of East St. Louis, H., because of high water. The first floors of houses in the American bottoms are flooded and farmers are utilizing rafts and boats in rescue work. It is believed the loss of live stock will aggregate a large amount.
 In St. Louis the wind blew down trees. sign boards, broke in many store show windows and crippled tele- phone and telegraph wires to large extent Several residences were struck by lightning and the fire department was kept busy responding to alarms In the driving rains. No casualties are reported.
 The bodies of Engineer Carl Ward of Evansville, Ind, and Fireman Frank Chasm. of Howell Ind, were recov- cred from the freight wreck during Tuesday morning. The third train man believed to have been drowned, has not yet been found. Two men composing the crew of dredgeboat at Edgemont. H., are missing and are believed to have been lost.
 Five dwellings and saloon were swept from their foundations by the flood that inundated French Village. The long trestle of an electric line near French Village was a haven of refuge for refugees The trestle was covered by persons who had been flooded from their homes and many were engulfed by the rapid flood tide and were forced 10 swim to the bridge. Later they were taken off in boats and rafts and taken to places of safety.
 Many thrilling rescues of persons from flooded homes have been report ed. Arthur Baxter was swept away with his house which brought up against the electric line trestle and Baxter was saved by a rope lowered to him from the bridge.
 Bellevile was left without electric light or power by the inundation of the Belleyille Gas & Electric com many u1aut
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A Guest of the Bryans.

Lincoln, Neb., May 6,-Prof. John Uri Lloyd of Cincinnati arrived in the city Tuesday and will be guest of Mir. and Mrs. William J. Bryan at Fairview for several days. Tuesday afternoon Mir. Lloyd addressed the meeting of the Nebraska State Eclec. tic society Mir. Lloyd was in quaran- tine with the Bryans at Suez when the vessel was detained for several days on account of an outbreak of bubonic plague. Several dinners have been planned in honor of the visitor. Mir. Bryan refused to discuss politics.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Silver Aluminium Jelly Mounds Free.

Individually Moulded desserts are now considered the proper thing The nnoulas are hard to get outside large cities. but users ofJELL-O, The Dainty Dessert. can get them absolutely free. Circular in each pacakge explaining and Illustrating the different patterns. HELLO is sold by all good grocers at 1Oc per package. Do not accept sub- stitute or you will be disappointed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
GOOD NEWS FOR MENA.
Prof. J. E. Wootton Has Decided to Reopen Business College Here
 Was Wanted at Conway.

The Star is ia receipt of letler from Prof. ]. F. Wootton, who a few days ago went to Conway, stating that he has decided to reopen his business college here on larger scale than ever.
 Efforts were made to secure the institution at Conway, and at one time the professor had about de- cided to go there, but his love for Mena and interests here decided him to make it the scene of his activities.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Republican Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Republican Central Committees of Polk county will meet May 12 at o'clock at the court house. for the purpose of nominating county ticket or part, and transacting all business that may come before the meeting.
 F. M. Reeves, c. c. Gunnels, Chairman.
 Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A postal savInas bank Law sure.

Washington, May 6.-President Roosevelt Tuesday expressed to Sena- tor Carter, of the senate committee on postoffice and post roads. his earnest desire to see a postal savings bank bill become law at this session. Sen ator Carter told the president he thought the bill which had been favor. ably reported to the senate would be taken up by that body at an early date and that 1t would pass both houses and become a law without serious opposi- tion
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
HANDSOME HEAVY HARNESS.
Dickens & Steel Have Completed Set
 for Daniels Transfer Co.

The big black team that does the heavy work for the Daniels Transfer Company is doing little special prancing the last few days, and looks especially attractive with shining coats and brand new harness all decorated with brass.
 The harness is by far the best of the kind in Mena and Dickens x Steel, who manufactured ii, are proud of the job. It is of the best grade of oak-tanncd leather, lavishly decorated with brass and is heavy enough to stand all the strain that the big blacks in the dray team or any other horses can place upon 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07


 Frankfort, Ky, May 6.--Gov. Will son was unable to complete the read ing of all the papers in the Caleb Powers pardon matter in time to an nounce a decision Tuesday, as had been anticipated Monday. He says that 1t may be several days before his decision can be announced, the pressure of other matters causing the delay.
 Four times has Caleb Powere, for monwealth, been put on trial for his life and at three of these trials the jury brought In verdict of conviction The charge against him was that he had consbired with others to bring about the assassination of Senator William Goebel on January 90, 1900, Goebel at the time being a contestant for the gubernatorial chair. Goebel was killed in this city, the fatal shot having been fired, according to the charge, from a window of Secretary of State Powers office and death result ed on February 8. At the time of the shooting Powers was in Louisville, but 1t was charged that he had loaned his office key to others so that the mur derer of Goebel could stand at the window when he fired. At the time and at each of the trials, as well as in magazine articles written by him, Powers declared that he had no knowl- edge that Goebel was to be shot and he denied that he had anything to do with the shooting.
 Few trials in the history of the coun- try have held wider interest and few have developed more side lights. Ken lucky feud troubles have been more or less connected with the whole case and there have been claims of politi- cal difficulties that influenced the ac- tion at various stages of the noted trial. Three times Powers was con victed and twice sentenced to death. but at the fourth trial the jury dis agreed and In view of that fact the movement for a possible pardon was given additional impetus.
 The petition for pardon that was presented to Gov. Wilson was most voluminous, containing not only sig natures of thousands of Kentuckians, but also the names of people from all parts of the United States and even from points in Africa and Australia. During his long Imprisonment In the custody of both state and federal off cials at various stages of the proceed ings, which included appeals to the supreme court of the United States, Powers continued the study of law and announced that he would engage in practice when reiedsed. but some months ago he gave out the statement that he would be candidate for con gfess in case of pardon. These statements were made assan expres- sion of his confidence that he would ultimately regain his freedom.
 James Howard, @ noted feudist of Clay county, was accused in comics sions by Henry E. Youtsey of taking part in the actual assassination and the possible connection of Youtsey and Howard with the case has been the occasion for many conflicting state ments in the shape of newspaper inter. views, affidavits in the various trials and appeals on behalf of different per sons who have been fin some way i'm plicated in the various trials.
 Youtsey, who was stenographer and private secretary to Gov. Taylor said that Powers gave him the office key and bis testimony was one of the most bitterly assailed points in the ease against Powers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Minister Wu a veaetarlan.

New York, May 6,-Wu-ting Fang, the Chinese minister to the United States attended food scientists din ner given by Eugene Christian Mon day night and declared in speech that for the past two years he had ab- stained from all intoxicants, tea, cof fee, meat. fish and fowl and had lived on nuts, fruits and vegetables.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
For Sale.

3 acres in good cultivation 5 blocks from postofhce, good A. room house, barn and other out buildings. 40 fruit trees 4 years old. A bargain at $l, 400 if take. n at once. See c. s. Tankersls y. *49 VIZ
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

Poughkeepsie, N r., May 5.-Harry K. Thaw's fight for liberty, which has been in progress almost every moment since he shot down Stanford White on the crowded Madison Square roof garden theatre nearly two years ago. was continued in the supreme court Monday. Twice tried for the murder the second time acquitted only to be sent to the Matteawan state hospital for the criminal insane, Thaw now will endeavor to prove his sanity and his right to complete freedom,
 The proceedings which began Mon day were based upon a writ of habeas corpus taken out at the instance of the prisoner to procure his release from the asylum. The writ was issued by Judge Mersehauser at White Plains on April p, on application of James c. Graham, a Newburgh attorney. 1t was made returnable before Justice Morschauser in this city. An interest. Ing insight into Thaw's matrimonial affairs which have attracted much at tention since his removal to the asy- lum, was contained in a statement given out by A. Russell Peabody. one of Thaws counsel before the opening of court Monday. Young Mrs. Thaw who had such prominent place in the two trials of her husband for mur. der and who has begun suit for the annulment of her marriage to Thaw, has not seen her husband in more than two months. MT. Peabody said however. that Mrs. Thaw has offered herself as a witness in her husbands behalf should her testimony be neces- sary 10 obtain his freedom. He did not know whether it would be neces. sary to call her to Poughkeepsie, he said. but if he believed it necessary as the case develops she will be sum- moned.
 Thaw himself undoubtedly will go on the stand in his own behalf, Mir. Peabody said. He declared that the prisoner is willing to submit to any examination the court or the district attorney may desire as proof of his sanity.
 MT. Peabody said he and MT. Ora. ham will oppose any attempt to have the case transferred to New York county. which it was reported Assist ant District Attorney Garvan would make at the opening of the hearing.
 We want the case tried in Duchess county" said MT. Peabody. "Thaw's place of confinement is here; the writ was made returnable here and we be- lieve that the crowds of curious which would be attracted in New York can be avoided in Poughkeepsie,
 We hold that the burden of proof Tests upon MT. Jerome to show that Fhaw is Insane. He has never been declared to be insane. MT. Jerome's commission in the first trial adjudged him sane The jury in the second trial deemed him Insane at the time he killed Stanford White"
 Justice Morschauser denied a motion to transfer the hearing to New York but offered to sit in New York to hear Inc peoples testimony if both sides were to consent.
 Mir Graham raised the question as to where Thaw should ba confined turing the proceedings and the court ordered him committed to the Duchess county jail It was arranged to ad- iourn the proceedings to May II, pro 9iding Mir. Jerome can be here on hat day.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Small Texas Tornado.

Paris, Tex, May GA tornado ~ feet wide struck the village of Amoia early Monday and destroyed three houses. two barns and a smokehouse. A blacksmith named Ben Nedder was injured. A cabin sheltering II negroes was destroyed and one negro was in- Iured
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

For Sale--Good 10-room house, 4 acres of land, good outbuildings. Phone 274 or address w. D. Eskew, Meua, Ark. 54 d&wtt
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

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The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
quickly as possible;

On resolution, President Norwood appointed the following as com mittee to look up the old bylaws and advise changes deemed necessary or expedient: J. H. Hamilton, A. D. Garden, M. s. Schermerhorn.
 A committee of three to solicit members was selected as follows: George Kirschke, w. I. Mckinney, w. w. Rowton,
 J. H. Hamilton s. NJ. Riding and G. L. Lochridge were then named as a committee to suggest work for the club to take up.
 The meeting was then adjourned to meet next Tuesday night, the place to be announced.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
POWERS MUST WAIT
KENTUCKY GOVERNOR UNABLE TO REACH A DECISION IN
 PARDON MATTER.
T MAY BE DELAYED FOR SEVERAL DAYS

Gov. Wilson Says Pressure of Other Matters 10 Causing the DeIay-A Summary of One of the Most Re- nnarksbie Cases in the History of the Country.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
THAW ASKS LIBERTY.
PROCEEDINGS TO TEST HIS SAN. ITY BEGIN IN PoUeHkEEPA
 SEE, NEW YORK.
PRISONER TO TAKE STAND IN OWN BEHALF

Attorneys for Stanford Whites slaver Declare He is Willing to Submit to any Examination Necessary to Prove that He Is Sane at the Present Time.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-23

NJ. A. C. answer to sd. Can at
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-23

II one feels dull and spiritless, IN the
spring or early sunpner they call 1t
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-23
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Editor Daily Leader.
] desire to can attention TO the
fact that not q dollar of the $3.50 600
to be voted for convention hall can
be expended In the purchase Of a site
for the building This money can to
spent for the erection and conatruc-
ton OF the building only, as stated
In the mayors proclamation.
Should another site than Capitol
Square be selected at the election
next Tuesday, funds would have ia
be raised py private subscription with
which 10 purchase the site, and suf
.hcient ground properly located could
not be bought for less than $685. 900
Guthrie already owns grounds wei
worth 100000, one of the finest
sites IN Oklahoma for the proposed
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be converted into one Of the finest
parks In the state, at small outlay
and il would seem to he worse thar
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opinion the voters viii look 10 thei
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l. N. SMlTHSON.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-23
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The board of regents Of the Okla
homa Agricultural and Mcdaniel
College, saltwater, oklahoma. invites
architects to submit plans for q Boys
Dormitory to cost s25,00O.oO, and &
Womans Building to cost $6aO00.00
togetaer with the price at which they
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The bids will be opened at p m
August 12. 1908. The board reserves
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Preliminary plans and further infor
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Chandler Saltwater Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-23
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