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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Agrees to Army Pay Increase.

Washington, Feb 15.-The long de ferred agreement to report favorably substantial percentage increase of pay for the enlisted men of the Unit ed States army, was reached Friday by the house committee on military affairs. The committee has decided to recommend an average increase approximating 27 per cent, or 6 per cent less than was requested by Gen Bell, chief of staff. This increase will apply also to the enlisted men of the marine corps.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists are unanimous in the conclusion that the generally accepted limitation of human life Is many years below the attainment possible with the advanced knowledge of which the race is now possessed. The critical period that de- termines its duration see ns to be be- tween 50 and 60; the proper care of the body during this decade cannot be too strongly urged, carelessness then being fatal to longevity. Natures h sf helper after 50 is Electric Bitters. the scientific tonic medicine that reyital- izes every organ of the body. Cuaran- teed by Jackson Drug Co. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Even From the Fountains

hailard's Snow Liniment Is praised for the good fl does. A sure cure for rheumatism and ali pains. Wright w. Loving, Grand Junction, Coi-s writes: 'I used Ballard's snow LAniment aast winter for rheumatism and can recommend f as the best Ifnlinent on the market thought at the time l was taken down with this trouble that lt would De week before could get about, hut on applying your iiniment several times during the night was abont in forfy-eight hours and well in shreo days" For sale by Jack. son Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Queen Runs pruq Store.

The queen of Portugal has chem. ist's shop in Lisbon, registered in her own name. The establishment is con ducted solely in the interests of char. ity and, consequently. when the queen attends to the wants of customers personally-she often makes up pre- scriptions herself-she is working fin q good cause, and need fear no crit eism
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Returned to Polk County.

M. F. Radcliffe with his family came in from Oklahoma last Fri. day. The Ratchffes are old .iti- zens of this county, but about three years ago they went out to Oklahoma. The result is they like Arkansas test and are back. They will locate in the country east of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
WILL RAISE FINE CATTLE.
c. W. Patton Returns From Ault, Col.
 to Make His Home Here.

G. w. Patton, a former well- known citizen of Mena, but who for the past three years has been living at Ault, Col, has returned to Mena with his family, and will again make this county his home. MT. Patton expects to buy farm a few miles out from town and will raise fine cattle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Government Rests in Tobacco Case.

New York, Feb 15-The govern ment's suit against the American To. bacco company for alleged violation oi the Sherman antitrust law was com pleted Friday. Upon tie government s announcement that it was ready to rest it's case. an adjournment to Feb. 25, to give the defendant an opportunity to decide whether it will put in de fense was granted by United States Commissioner Shields, who as a special examiner, approved by the United States court, has heard the evi- dence in the suit taken in this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
LAWSON LUMBER co. SOLD
Tom Clark Has Purchased Entire Plant and John Layson Goes
 fo Inn1iu coon

John Layson Friday sold his entire interest in the Layson Lumber Company to Tom Clark, including blaming mill, stock and business.
 Mir. Layson will soon leave for Joplin, Mo-, and says he will es- tablish at least four lumber yards between that point and Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Good for Kansas Wheat.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 15.--According to the reports from the railroad offices Kansas is thoroughly soaked by rain fs.l which began Thursday and turned into a wet, heavy snow during the night. The western portions of the state received more snow than in the east At Goodland from eight to 10 inches fell. About three inches fell at Newton and Ellis and half inch at Topeka.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
A Household Necessity.

l would almost as soon think of run ming my farm without implements as without Hunts Lightning Oil. Of all the liniments have ever used, both for man and beast, it is the quickest in action and richest in results. For burns and fresh cuts it is absolutely wonderful. regard it as household necessity. Yours truly,
 S. HARRISON,
 kosciusko. Miss. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
WESLEY WALKER DEAD.
Aged Citizen Passed Away at His
 Home Near Potter.

Parties in from Potter late yes- terday afternoon report the death of Uncle Wesley Walker, which occurred at his home near that place at one o'clock yesterday afternoon, death being caused from the effects of caucer.
 Mir. Walker was quite old, being one of the early settlers, and was well kuown over the county.
 His remains were taken to Rocky, where this afternoon they were inferred under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was a member.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
INSTRUCTION FOR BRYAN
AND SCORES REPUBLICANS

the committeeman who cast the other
mo" could not be located.
Left to state Committee.
The committee then devoted much
time to discussing resolutions affect
Ing the primary plan. Representatives
Jones and Hay led the fight against
any declaration affecting the integrity
of the primary plan. A. B, Williams, OF
Richmond, advocated a plank which
would place in the hands OF the State
Central Committee the duty OF con-
sidering the plan and recommending
changes Which would cheaper the en-
.pense to candidates and throw about
II safeguards which would guarantee
its perpetllity. TO mako a long story
short, the committee finally adopted
practically the resolution as originally
proposed by Mr.. Williams. There was
little or no discussion OF any other
plank, and at $3.50 the committee was
ready to report.
The platform is rather more lenE thy
than usual The chief feature, OF
course, is the straightout instruction
to the delegates ut large to vote for
tho nomination OF William Jennings
bryan. The most interesting plank Is
that which refers to the State Central
Committee all resolutions regarding
.theAs primary plan The committee is
directed 10 consider the system and to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12

ton" amid Wild applause and laughter.
The first nnti Bryan outbreak came
when Captain Dick" Marshall, OF
Portsmouth, reported n resolution
adopted by the Second District con-
vcntion. leaving the delegates free to
support whomsoeyer they might think
best for President
Cheers for Tyler.
There were demonstrations BY the
Bryan and anti-Bryan people alter
nately. and some slight Kissing came
from enthusiastic supporters of the
Nebraskan candidate. Hon. Fl. c. Stu
art read the report FOR the Ninth Dis
trict. and when he came to a resolu-
ton recommending former Governor
Tyler for one of the delegates at large
there was prolonged cheering.
Judge &C. e. Nicol, of Prince Will
liam. presented the third resolution.
instructions for Bryan and also de-
claring for Daniel for Vice President.
and this combination was the subject
OF Wild demonstration.
Senator Strobe. of Amherst. read a
paper, prepared by himself, declaring
"A, favor of maintaining and legalizing
the primary election system, and Col.
S. S. Thomas. of Clarke. sent up a
resolution binding the participants i'll
the convention to support the nomi-
neesso of the Denver convention, At 1880
+. NJ. the convention adjourned until
$3.50 in order to allow the various COM
lnittces 10 formulate their renorts
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else may be said of me, have never
been coward enough to hold to an
opinion and be afraid to express 1t
anywhere. The people of Virginia
have had confidence enough in their
fellow citizens to send five-eighths of
their delegates here uninstructed, and
those WHO will be mentioned as dele
gates to Denver will be the same sort
OF people.
1T looks as If ". j. Bryan is the
kvloice of the Democrats of the
United States for President" the SEN
ator continued. and this expression pro-
Noked a great Bryan demonstration.
The Senator retorted good ilumoredly
that from the hollering it looked as If
he might also be the choice OF this
convention.
"Hurrah for Bryan, was again Wild
~ shouted. and Senator Daniel said .
'.Now. look here, you Will get Bryan
quick enough" ~
lie nnd Bryan Allkc.
Il know w. j. Bryan he went on:
..he is man of truly representative
capacity of high character and great
genius. He is Democrat in feeling
and in tendencies. and he loves the
people. But because l love and admire
the man is no reason that I should
agree with him, SO help God, before /
would agree with anybody against my
convictions l would rather my right
army would wither and my tongue
cleave to the roof Of my mouth. i
am a little bit like Bryan in some re-
spects, one is that 1 will speak when
want to, another is that am inde-
pendent enough TO fear no man when
have an opinion TO state, and if you
want a man who is not tell YOU am
not that man. (Great cheering.)
But he has one of the troubles ]
have, and this is that you can't make
all men agree with him.
Il take my place for veal or for
Woe" said the Senator, after eloquent
" discussing the progress of Virginia
under Democratic rule beside those
who arc ever willing to fight for the
great principles laid down by Andrew
jackson. We've got to harmonic II we
expect to win, and l am willing to
harmonize In any LAY that Is your
Will But If Democracy stands for any
thing it stands for free thought and
free speech, whether we agree or not.
and much as l love you. much as /
loyG my party. ! wouldn't surrender
these rights for all the honors you
could confer upon me. have not a
single point of difference with Mr..
bfNan, except those upon which a
| large majority of the leaders here agree
with me-"
Tribute to the soldiers.
senator Daniel now turned briefly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
Ispecta! From star correspondeat,l

Ispecia! From staff Correspondeat.l
ROANOKE, VA, Juno little conf
mittee on resolutions was in session
four hours considering the platform.
The planks instructing for Bryan and
the subject of amending the primary
plan created practically all the debate.
The committee met soon after the first
session of the convention adjourned
and elected Representative Hay chair
man. Two subcommittee were then
appointed---one to draft the plank or
instructions and the other to draft the
plank referring to the primary, These
subcommittee. after being In session
several hours, reported at O'CLOCK.
The report Of the majority or the
subcommittee on instructions recon-
mended straightout instructions TOR
Bryan. a minority report recommends
ed leaving the delegates free to choose
whom they would support when they
reached Denver,
There was some debate of the cues,
ton. more or less Interesting. put
when the vote was taken on the minor
.ity report It was rejected BY g vote
Of % to Z. The majority report WAS
then adopted without division, CAP
tain r.. q, MARSHALL. who headed the
fight against an instruction plank,
voted In tho negatl I've, aud reserved HE
right TO carry the fight W the flo v
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12

Especial From a sta.. corrcspondeut.l
ROANOKE, VA. Juno ll.-Nenrly all
thu district conventions. which were
,e.t at 10 O'Clock this ,nornlng, We're
this being especially true
d. tnrd, which lasted orly Il few ml,,-
ute,, aud which disagreed upon no
proposition. Judge j. NJ, Gregory. Of
nominated Isaac Digs,
OF Richmond, for district clector,
against Fl. NJ. Smith, but was finally
prevailed upon by the King William
delegation to take him down on the
ground that Mr.. Digs would be over
whelmlngly defeated. With this mat
ter out of the way, the following ticket
was named by acclamation:
llector, Fl, NJ smith, Richmond,
Members state Committee-E II G,
scott, Eanoycrs ]. B, FISHER, Chester
field; W. IN. Barnes. New Kent; simon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
DELEGATES At LARGE CHOSEN
AND THE PLATFORM ADOPTED
publicity bill" said the speaker,
.'shows that the old bargain still

publicity bill" said the speaker,
shows that the old bargain still
stands"
Mr.. stuart discussed the tariff from
the standpoint Of the farmer, and sew
eral times he had to pause for the
applause TO subside. Several humorous
hits put the audience in fine humor
Mann Has to Speak.
When Mr.. Stuart concluded. Judge
Mann had to heed the loud calls for
him aud make an address. Judge Mann
was applauded loud and long, and was
proceeding In fine shape when stren-
uous-vo!ced delegate at the rear of the
hall called out. "Have q drink"
Immediately the house was thrown
into an uproar, and Judge Mann. the
apostle of temperance, had to pause
and laugh,
III my friend would follow the ad-
vice he gives me, he would feel bet
ter" said Judge Mann, and the laugh
was turned.
Only one man has ever been beaten
three times for the governorship," said
The Judge, and II ] can get through
this time am solid
Judge Mann tells n story we'll, and
delighted hIa audience with several
good ones.
Tell us another one" was called
TO him several times from the au-
dience,
He was loudly appauded when he
finished.
oya,ion to Tucker,
when Judge Mann concluded his adj
/ dress there was . Wild Tucker adj
nintstration, and finally the former
( G9ngressman came forward and the
second ana Tenth District delegations
RppoarHd to 10 SWEPT or their feet
| y shall be brief, he aaid In open.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
Ispecial From stat Gorvesponden,,l

Especial From Staff Correspondence
ROANOKE, VA, June ll.--Although
Inc hour for reconvcning was s o'clock,
ana the hail was crowded before that
houf arrived, and Chairman Byrd was
in his place. there was considerable de-
ray IN calllng the convention to order.
The resolutions committee was not
ready 10 report, and while the commit
tees on credentials and permanent or
sanization We're ready, 1t was feared
that the platform might not be ready
when the convention was ready to re-
ce!Ne IT,
Loud Calls for Stuart.
At SIS Chairman Byrd raped for
order, but the convention had the idea
about that time thst il wanted to hear
Henry c. stuart, of Russell, and the
calls were so insstent that Mr.. Stuart,
who was on the stage, had 10 come for
ward, He was loudly applauded as he
began. He paid high tribute TO the
record of the Virginia Democratic
party. I'VE have enacted Just and
wholesome laws for the regulation OF
corporations he said, and made them
hear their Just share OF the burdens Of
government
There was applause. which was re-
newed when AIr. Stuart spoke Of the
work OF the Constitution in the pprglna
! OF the electorate.
How about stuart for Governor
called a delegate through megaphone
made OF a newspaper, and there was
| more applause,
Mr.. stuart spoke of Roosevelt as
! man with his ear 10 the ground
| his eye on the gallery and his stick
in hand" There had been no disturb.
aneo of the bargain made by the Re.
! nublleans with HE trusts -four year
\ ago, hy which there was to be 4 biz
\ combination 70 The campaign fund
/ The defeat Of the campaign iunc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
THREE DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
ON RECORD FOR BRYAN

Solomon, Henrico; Clyde ", Saunders.
Richmond
Delegates to Denver---William II.
Sands, Richmond;C. ", Throckmorton,
Henrico Alternates---W w. Morton,
Richmond; j. M Gregory, Chesterfeld.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures,
Richmond; a. h. Williams, Richmond;
r, II, Gregory, New Kent.
1Credentials--W. q, Duke. Richmond;
Caskie Smith, Henrico; Bradley r.
Johnston, Gnochland.
izations,--Rosewell Page, Han
over; w. w. baker. Chesterfield; a, II.
Sands, Richmond, 188s
Came Near Having Trouble.
The nearest approach to a real scrap
was Witnessed In the Sixth District con-
NentIon, where y persona ldi fflculty was
Continued OH Zig IN E'aEe,l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
MENTION OF BRYAN NAME
.AR0.u.sEs EN- THuSIAsM

(Gontinhed from First Page.)
called the name OF w. j.. Bryan as the
csolce OF the party in Virginia and the
nation, there was tremendous ova-
tim, which Jasted nearly five minutes,
during which men and women arose
and waved hats and handserchiefs and
cheercd in great fashion. At this point
Chairman Eliyson read the list of
temporary Officers chosen last night,
and when lie turned the gayel over to
Speaker Byrd. the convention broke
into applause. Another wild demon
stration came when Mr.. Byrd, in open
ing. called the name of the Nebraska
leader. There were loud shouts OF
"Hurrah for Bryan In setting the
key for the coming campaign, Chair,
man Byrd dealt almost exclusively
with the, tariff question, his speech
having been frequently applauded by
THE delegates.
Instruction for Bryan.
Another ovation followed when MIR.
Byrd concluded his remarks. but none
of those given were equal to that
which greeted the offering of a clear
cut resolution by Judge Saunders, in
structing the delegation to Denver to
vote first, last and all the time for
w. j. Bryan.
Tie convention had previously
adopted a motion offered by Congress-
lnnn Hay referring all resolutions TO the
committee ON resolutions; this course
was agreeable to Judge Saunders.
Delegate McNecl. of Rockbridge.
wanted immediate action. and he
moved a suspension Of the rules, which
was lost.
The reports of the various districts
We're called for by Secretary Brena-
man, Hon. Thomas ]. Downing, of
Lancaster, of the First District, re-,
sponded and read the following reso-
luton as part OF his report;
I'VE heartily indorse w. j. Bryan
as the logical Democratic candidate
for the presidency of the United
States, and instruct our delegates
to the National Democratic Con-
vention, to be held at Denver. to
vote accordingly"
Although this was the second fat
footed Bryan resolution there was no
abatement of enthusiasm and "a dele
gate cried loudly, Il second he mo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
DANIEL GIVEN BIG OVATION;
SPEAKS KINDLY OF BR RYAN

Especial From a STAFF corresponaent]
ROANOKE. VA. June ll.-rhe chair
was resumed at $40 P. NJ. and there
was such a wild clanlor for Governor
Swanson that Chairman Byrd presented
His Excellency before proceeding with
other business The Governor opened
his address with an eloquent tribute to
the women OF Virginia, and many
beautiful flowers were showered upon
him from the boxes by their fair occu-
pants.
Il am proud to speak TO such splen-
did Democratic audience as this" said
tie Governor, shortly after he COM
iuenced his speech, and Thank you.
sir came from a leather-lunged adj
.nirer. while the convention broke into
laughter and cheers.
Nearly every sentence of the Gov
errors speech was vigorously applaud
ed. and his references to Bryan pro-
voked unusual enthusiasm.
Senator Daniel came In during the
delivery of the address of the Governor
and was given q second great ovation,
When the Governor closed with an
eloquent tribute to Bryan, the con-
vention rose en- masse and wildly cheer
ed.
Demonstration for Daniel.
or all the demonstrations. however.
up to this time, none has approached
that accorded Senator Daniel, who was
called for it seemed. by nearly every
person in the hall. AS he made his
way to the front of the stage. he was
accorded such an ovation as has been
rarely witnessed in a Virginia conven-
ton.
Three cheers for Daniel" cried
chorus of voices. and they We're given
with the utmost enthusiasm, the en-
tire conventSoh rising as IL moved by
some magic !anpulse.
81 thank you for this most gracious
and generous welcome" he said "and
I must attribute It to the fact that
however adequate may have been my
poor service to the people of Virginia.
have been one of those humble DEM
ocrats who has always answered to the
roll call of battle when their rights
We're being assailed. \ never slept in
my tent or lurlted in the rear when
the enemy was advancing. My an
Cestors from the days of jefferson.
have been consistent Democrats, and T
pray God that I shall raise my chill
dren and grandchildren TO follow in
the same paths
We have heard much debate here
and there whether we shhTl instruct
or not instruct our delegates to Den
Yer. and the question is, shall we in
struct,'
There were loud cries Of NO and
Yes from the floor, and the Senator
reminded the convention that 1t would
be, better for all not to try to talk at
once
NO true representative would go TO
any convention and misrepresent the
wishes OF his people" said the SEN
stor, and he thought a gathering OF
Virginia Democrats had nothing to
rear on TINS score whatever course
'n's"' &c "'op'ea
NeS"l"'ion oi .ofp'r'tiohs.
The speaker came now TO the tariff
question, which he declared was closer
TO the people than any other national
issue. The management of great cor
porauons was one, however, not less
10 be commended.
II have voted he said, FOR more
railroad regulation. than any man in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12

recommend to the next State conven-
ton such amendments and changes as
may be deemed In the interest OF
cl1eapening the cost to candidates and
throwing around 1t such legal safe
guards as may be deemed desirable.
The planks excoriating the Republican
national administration are. extremely
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12
Thtnk. InstructIons Unwisc.

'5'cNow we come 10 instructions Four
years ago, Parker WAS candidate and
ut Richmond tworthirds OF the con-
yentinn favored him. gave the adj
vice which seemed wise 10 me not 10
Instruct, because We had chosen as our
delegates met af honor, as we always
10, who We're incapable ~ pefverting
The wishes Of the people. Whatever
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12

There were loud cries of mo" and
Yes" from the floor. and the Senator,
reminded the convention that 1t would
be, better for all not to try to talk at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-12

NO true representative would go 10
any convention and misrepresent the
wishes Of his people," said the SEN
stor, 'and he thought gathering OF
Virginia Democrats had nothing TO
fear on this score, whatever course
might he adooted"
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snundcr. Chairman.
Delegates at Large.

Nominations for delegates at large
being called for. Judge Duke named
Governor Swanson. and he was fol-
lowed by Mr. L. Lee Trinkle of wythe,
who presented the name of former
Governor j. Hoge Tyler, of Pulaski.
Both these gentlemen made acceptable
speeches. and the convention cheered
as they proceeded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
Certificates of Incorporation.

A certificate of organization was filed yesterday by the Rhodes Year Clock company of Hartford. The capital stock is $3O,000, divided into 1,200 shares of a par value of s25 each. The president. c. NJ Rhodes of Westfeld, Mass, holds 1,0S0 shares; the secretary and treasurer, C. F. Wood of Hartford 40 shares: w. w. Momroy of Suf- field. 40 shares, and NJ. A. Bardee of Westfield, Mass. 40 shares.
 Certificates for both incorporation and organization were filed with the state secretary by the H. Adlman company of Meriden. The company will manufacture and sell threads and braids. The capital stock is s1.00O. divided into 20 shares of $50 each. of which the president and treasurer, Harry Adlman. holds nine, the secretary. Lizzie Adlman, len, and aPtrick T. 0'Brien. one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13

Inform yOrr frIencs cut of town Of the Gofa~s In Waterbury hy sending them she Democrat: kS . year. 42 cents e month