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The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
BLACK AS GOOD AS WHITE.
Jury Says It's No 0ffense Against Law
 to Thus Compare the Races.

Little Rock, Oct. l.-Six jury men went on record yesterday af- teruoon that 1t is no offense against the laws of Arkansas to tell white man negro IS as good as he is, and that no one's peace could be disturbed by any such statement, through yer dict rendered in the court of Jus tice Frank Martin. Albert Van Beuning and Chris Miller, resi- dents of Owen township, had a falling out because Van Beuning took up for an evangelist in that section who wanted negroes to come to hear his preachings. Miller talked very plain to Van Beuning, who informed Miller a negro was as good as he, and both went to court, Van Beuniug having Miller arrested and he paid fne. Van Beuning took a change of venue to the court of Justice Martin and demanded a jury. Frank H. Dodge prosecut- ed the case and took the ground that anything which would make a man fight was sufficient to con, stitute charge of disturbing the peace. The jury considered the case only few minutes and dis. charged Van Beuniug.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Hugh Gilmore Getting Better

Hugh, the l4-year-old sou of Mrs. Katy Gilmore, who was badly injured by fa.l from his bicycle while coasting down the bill on North Meua street about two weeks ago, is reported as slowly improving from the effects of his iHjariCs.
 In his fall from the wheel he was seriously injuried about the head and is thought that he re- ceived slight fracture of the sku !. Several days ago he had relapse and 1t was feared an operation would have to De per formed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
BUSINESS BETTER
Conditions at the Mena Division Show Railroad Business Is Pick
 ing Up.

Traffic conditions continue 10 improve on the Kansas City Southern and there is a marked increase in the volume of freight now belug handled by the road.
 This increase is also noticeable on many other roads and the traf- fic officials think that the inn provemert that has set in marks the fiual disappearance of the period of depression and that from this time forward there will be steady improvement. All the roads appear to be participat- ing in the improved business con- ditions.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
WANTS QUALIFIED ELECTORS.
Chairman Mack Issues Timely warn
 ing to State Chairman.


 Pine Bluff, Oct. 2.-John F. Rutherford of this city, former chairman of the state Democratic central committee, yesterday re- ceived a telegram from Chairman Norman F.. Mack of the national Democratic central committee, warning him against allowing any Democrat to become canoi- date for elector if he holds an oI- flee of trust or profit under the United States government.
 The message was sent to MT. Rutherford through mistake, as it was thought by MT. Mack that he was still chairman of the state Democratic committee.
 The message is as follows:
 "The federal constitution pro vides that no senator or repre- sentative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an elector. See to 1t that II an elector in your state is disqualified under this provision, the vacancy be filled at once according to law. Also see that proper certificate as to presidential aud vice presiden- tial candidates is filed with secre- tary of state, if state law requires 1t. If necessary, consult counsel Act promptly"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
SMALLPOX AT SULPHUR ROCK.
Town in Close Quarantine and
 Schools Closed.

Newport, Sept. 30. The smallpox situation at Sulphur Rock is unchanged. Miss Nercia Rice, who was dangerously ill, is improving but word has just been received here that Miss Nettie Bevins. a niece of w. E. Bevins, Newport druggist, has been stricken and is 10 a critical condition. The town IS closely quarautiued and the public schools remain closed. Prac. tieally all business IS su pended.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
A Chance to Make Money.

A c room house iu first class condition that would cost Sl ,600 10 build; surrounded by splendid home improvements on lot LOOK lSS; five lots 60xlS3. and two lots S0xlS5. A whole block of ground in the best part of Mena. S2. 200 will buy it if taken al once $l 200 cash, balance in one and two years. For further informa. tion call at The Star office. l76 d&wtf
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
ARE THESE NIGHT RIDERS?
Notices Posted on Cotton Gins at Grannis and lham-0wners Pay
 No Attention to Them.

Parties up from Grannis re- port that notices have beeu pos ted or gins at that place, Gill; ham, and other points, warning the owners to stop operating their gins. It IS said that the notices were written in poor and illigible manner and not signed and 1t is not known whether one party or a band of men are re- sponsible.
 Little attention is being paid by the gin owners 10 the warn. ing and nothing has developed since the posting of the notices.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
MENA GUN CLUB.
Take Steps to Join State Game
 Protection Association.

At a meeting of the Mena Gun Club held Tuesday night it was decided to change the date ol shooting tournament from Oct. 29-30 to Oct. 25.26. which will be participated in only by the mem- bers of the home club.
 It was also decided at the meeting that the secretary write the state association for. the protection ot game and fish re- questing that the members Of the Mena Gun Club be allow ed to become members of this as- sociation.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
TWO COUNTIES OUT
Little River and Pike Commissioners Stand Good Chance to Pay
 Dearly for Negligence.

Little Rock. Oct. 2.-The off cial returns oi of the general election heldin Arkansas Septem- Der l4 have been received from 75 of the 75 counties iu the state.
 The counties that have failed to send in their returns 10 the secretary of state are Little River and Pike.
 "Uuiess I hear from these counties within a few hours, said Secretary of State o. c. Ludwig yesterday, "I am going to resert to the use of the big stick to get them here. The time has elapsed for all the counties to make their reports, and all that prevent Us from tabulatiug the returns of the general election is the failure of the election commissioners in Little River and Pike counties to comply with the law"
 Unless the returns of these are received by secretary of state today or tomorrow, message will be sent for them, and this will incur considerable expense which will have to be defrayed by the commissioners iu the counties which have failed to send in their retnrns.
 The law provides that in case the election commissioners shall fail to send the returns of the county within two days after they are due to the secretary oi state, the official shall dispatch messenger to the county from which such returns have mol been received, and bring returns to seat of government. The failure to send the returns to the secretary of state by the time re quired by law subjects the cleo tion commissioners of such coun ty to the payment of a penalty of Sl00 and the expense of th' messenger.
 The sending of the messengel to Little River and Pike conntlei will be the "big stick Secretar' of State Ludwig will use t' secure the returns from thesl two counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Prosperous Kansas.

Topeka. Kan, Oct 3.-The deposits In the Kansas state banks on Septem- Der l. the date of the last call. wero greater than ever before in the history of the state-a total of $S3,33S. .563. .09, within ten months after the so-called panic" according to statement is. sued Thursday by State Bank Commis- sioner Royce. During the 80 days be- tween the last and next to last calls, the deposits increased at the rate of si00,000 per day. The net increase for this period was sS,000.000
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
BUYING FRUIT LANDS
Big Orchards Will Be Planted in South Part of County Along
 K f. S

There has been about 4000 acres of land sold ia the south part of the county near Jansen, Wickes and Grannls. Most of this land has been sold to fruit growers, one fruit and produce house in Missouri buying about 800 acres adjoining Wickes which they intend to clear and put in fruit at once. This immigration is mostly due to the energetic citizens of that part of the county inducing friends with capital to come and invest.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
TO INDICT COMMISSIONERS.
Candidates for Office in Garland County
 to Take Action.

Hot Springs, Oct. 2.-Indict- ments against Election Commis- sioners T. J. Craighead, Dr. J. w. McClendon and James E.. CowIes will be asked of the grand jury for having left off the ticket the names of Ali Wilmington and A. N. Bourlaud, who were candidates for justice of the peace. Both complainants are prominent citizens who entered the race to occupy places in the county quorum court rather than to serve as active justices.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
P0ST0FFICE IS ROBBED.
Burglars Get Sll in Second Burglary
 at Baxter Within 18 Months.

Baxter, Oct. 2.-The postoffice here was burglariz d Tuesday. Eleven dollars in cash belonging to ]. w. Crook, the postmaster, was stolen. Nothing in the way of stamps or money belonging to the government was taken.
 The office was robbed about Is months ago when so cents in money, few stamps and some groceries were stolen.
 Baxter IS only four miles from Dermott, where the postoffice was robbed about two weeks ago,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
AIRSHIP NOT UP YET.
Inventor Rice Finds He Must Delay
 His Initial Flight.

Hot Springs, Oct. c.-After hundreds had gathered about Joe Rice's airship yesterday because of rumor that 1t would make its initial flight in the afternoon, the inventor announced that they had been forced to telegraph for an additional supply of sulphuric acid, and that il was not expect ed to be able 10 make the flight even today, though the large gas bag and machine is all in readi- ness.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
News Print paper at Auction.

New York, Oct 2-At public auction here Wednesday of ten carloads Of newsprint paper from Cheboygan (Mieh.) mill, eight carloads were awarded to the Chicago Journal at s1.99 per 100 pounds: one carload to New Jersey F'reie Zeitung, Newark, N l., at $1.99i5, and one carload to Wheeling Register at s2.0l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
The National Leaaue Contest.

New York, Oct. s.-By the loss of a game of a double-header to Philadelphia Thursday New York fell back two points in the National league pennant contest, but still retained its lead with a percentage of .635. Chicago by win ming one game from Cincinnati ad- vanced two points to .633. being tied with Pittsburg for second place.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
eettInq AIono.

Miss Goodley-~Miss Hussle goes ;n for everything. She's constantly doing something.
 Miss Knox-Yes, but tho one thlne she is doing most steadily she won't admit
 Miss Goodley-What's that?
 Miss Knox--Growing older.-The Catholic Standard and Times
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Are You Only tIaIf Alive ?

Pe lple with kidney trouble are SO weak aad exhausted that they are only half alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy makes healthy kidneys, restores lost vitality, and weak delicate people are restored to health. Refuse any but Foley's. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
swaty Transferred to Oklahoma.

Little Rock, Oct. Special Agent A. V. Swaty of the gov ernmeut demonstra ton farm work has been transferred from this district, with headquarters in Little Rock, to Eastern Oklaho- ma, with headquarters yet to bs decided upon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
For Sale.

16Oa good land, 30a in cultiva. lion, balance in wood lot, 70
 fenced, good house, barn and out buildings, good well water, miles from Mens, on Ouachits river. g, TOO cash will buy it ii taken at once. Apply to D. w, Jackson, Ouito, Ark. *So 4
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
They Should.

My honest conviction, based upon my own experience and that of my friends, is that Hunts Cure will cure a larger per cent ot skin troubles, especially Of an itching variety, than any other remedy. Certainly those with any form of itch should try itm J. Q. Monroe,
 Atchison, kss.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
BIG CIRCUS COMING SOON.
Barnum aud Bailey Greatest Show on
 Earth Down for Early Date.

The Barnum and Bailey Great est Show on Earth will exhibit iu Mena on Thursday, October P, giving two performances at the usual hours, and once more pre- senting a grand street spectacle at 10 o'clock in the morning, a feature which for four years this circus has omitted,
 There is no question as to the superiority of this big show. For five generations 1t has set the pace that no other show has been able to follow, There is no place on earth where 1t is not as we'll known as in it's native country, and there is hardly land on tue earth's face where 1t has not pitched its mammoth tents. No bility has applauded 1t, European kings and Oriental potentates have admired 1t, aud all America has long recognized its position at the head of all amusement en. terprises.
 With the advantage of its years of foreign travel, and with an agent in every large city in the world, It readily may be seen why ] it controls the talent of the world. Ii is the only circus of any consequence that has ever visited the old world. It is the only circus on earth that IS great enough to exhibit in New York City, where for the past many years it has begun it's annual tours at the Madison Square Gar. den.
 The New York engagement this season was one of more than usual hr;lliancy. With entirely new equipment, an enlarged ant more novel menagerie, and a complete new program of for gn acts, the performances were given to c~avds that filled tht great am paltheatre night aftel night for many weeks. Th' new thriller, Autos that pas through the air. which is th, climax of the great program, wa voted the most sensational axhibi ton of daring of all times.
 ! Additional interest in the com ing of the show to this city be cause of the reinstatement of th, street parade. twill be nothing like those of the past. All th, wonders of the world have beer
 assembled iu this pageant, aut
 the money 1t cost passes tht million mark. In the parad
 alone l,500 people and 700 horse are utilized.
 The spectacle which introduce the performance is this seasol ever more elaborate aud interest
 ing than those of the past. Tn, seating arrangements have beer improved and various new device
 have been introduced to iucreas the comfort of patrons. The per
 formauce is given in three rings on two stages, vast hippcdrom
 track and iu the canvas dome Fourteen acres of ground are re quired to give room for the man,
 ieuts. To transport all thi
 equipment requires five lonl
 trains of dou ble-length cars.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Secretary Root at Work Aqsin.

Washington, Oct 3.--Secretary Root, who has been spending the summer at his home at Clinton. N. r., resumed his duties at the state departmens Thursday and called at the Whit House. He is in excellent health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Best in Existence.

'I sincerely believe, all things con sidered, Hunts Lightning Oil is the most useful and valuable household remedy in existence. For Cuts, Burns, Sprains and Insect Bites it has no equa so far as my experience goes. Y
 c. K. Huntingdon, Eufala, Ala.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
A BrioadIer ceneraI bead.

Washington, Oct S.-Brig. Gen. J. E. Summers of the army medical corps is dead at Atlantic City. N. J. He was appointed to the army from Virginia
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
Fodder Wantsd.

Wanted, at Star office, a few hundred bundles of corn fodder. Delinquent subscribers, here's your chanee to get even.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08
shireles for Sale.

Parties wanting good yellow pine shingles call or phone
 NJ. K. Peuinger, i45 1mSs l4 Nunley, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-08

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly, strengthei hng md ex. pels colds. Get the genNpt in yellow package Sold by all druggists.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
A Vicious Attack.

Mr.. Jim Lowe, while returning to
the home @, his brother, Nj. Frank
Lowe, OH Griffin stree, in East Hap'-
ford, last Friday night, and when OPP
pOsite, the residence. CT Col. c. NJ. Bar
nett, on Union stree,, WAS at tackled by
some unknown mlscreant and severely
injured. The man, whose color could
not be Distinguished in the dark, APP
pied a vile name 10 Mr.. Lowe and
threw rock a. him with vicious
force. The rock struck Mr.. Lowe Cn
the breas. and Staggered him fer a
moment. The wculd-te as ASSN then
fled. There was no cause for the
attack, as Mr.. Lowe does net live in
Har ford and must therefore have been
a stranger 10 the rock hrower.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07

slumber. AT nine o'clock next morn
ing the party was in care of guides
preparatory TO doing the long route
and att five p. m. completed, the under
ground tourney and returned to camp.
The party left Mammoth Cave land
ing at seven o'clock Friday morning for
home, stopping at Massey's Springs,
Aidre Hills and Other points of inter-
est. Arriving at Point Pleasant Sa,-
urday evening al six o'clock. The
entire journey was made without a sin
gle accident. The picturesque hills
of Warren and Edmonson Counties
were certainly Interesting. The wealth.
er was ideal and every one enjoy,d
themselves very much and are proud
of their trips. Those who went. are as
follows: Misses Annie Render, Ivy
Lime Taylor, Kajia Benne.l, Jessie
Boyd Ona Taylor, Opal Bennett, Katie
Ashby, Movie Taylor. Mtssrs Esq. S.
II. Render, Herman Ashby, w. S. Car
ter, = j. Jenny, II. o. Bennett, Emmet
RenGor Wilson Mon. gomery, J. Z.
johnson, S. n. Bell, r. {. Taylor, Eu-
gene Stroud, Nathan Montgomery, J.
B. Boyd. George Mon gomery, d. l..
Griffith, Clifton Boyd, Rollie Ashby,
Il. A. Carter, w. E. Galloway.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
Program.

Programme of Fordsville Magisterlal
DstricC Sunday School Convention
10 be held at the Fordsville Methodist
church Sunday September 6, 1908.
2:30 p. m. Devotional exercises
condusted by J. u. Wade.
2:45 Object of meeiing-NIorris VIII
son.
2:50 Reports of Officers.
300 Some apparent needs of the
Sunday Schools of our district.-Rev.
Wilmington.
S:15 Appointment of nominating
Committee-Song services Is minutes.
$3.50 Reports of Sunday School by
Supt. or some other member of school.
3:45 Offerings and pledges for State
County, and District work--Report of
nominating Committee
400 Using our opportunities, by
some county officers
Ais Queries.
4:30 Adjournment.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
Tariff Platform for 1908.

The Republican party declares une-
quivocally for a revision of the Tariff
by a special session of Congress inn
media ely following the Inauguration
OF the next President and commends
the steps already taken 20 this end
in he work assigned TO tie appropriate
committee of the two houses, which
are now investigating the operation
and effect of existing schedules.
In all Tariff legislation the true prin
ciple of Protection is best maintained
by the imposition of such duties as
will equal the difference between the
cost of production al home and
abroad together with a reasonable prof
II to American industries and the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
TROOPS GUARD THE
MOB---RIDDEN TOWN.
Scene Where Negroes were Sum-
mariIy Hanged Patrolled
BY Soldiers.

Russellville, KY, Aug, 5.-Left TO
their own devices, fifty-five soldiers
are in camp here tonight. Entirely
on their own volition and the order of
Sheriff Tom Rhea, twenty citizens.
armed with Winchesters, are guarding
the town. The soldiers have sent out
a few men on picket duty along the
roads and small squad 20 the Cum
ningham home
The citizens are scattered about the
Inns of the Gown in Jwos. Everything,
is quiet. The citizens hold no con-
ference or words with the soldiers, nor
do me soldiers with the citizens. Re-
lations are pleasant, however. and the
people are doing all in their power to
make the stay of the militia pleasant.
There is no possibility that RUSSELL
vile will be attacked and the soldiers
are declared by the Sheriff 10 be use
less but welcome.
Major +. b. Bassettof HOpkinsyille,
W lO tO-hdN ~ ittt4lu ~ INV
camping of The troops On ice house
lot" left this afternoon Tor me mill
tary headquarters at Hapkinsvlle
leaving Capt. Dan Carroll, Of Louis
Vile in Command. The Bowling Gree
company lief. .o-nigh,.
No conferences .wrre held between
Sheriff Rhea and the commanders Du,
they met several ,imes pieasan.!y
Rhea said thar Major Basset, or Cap.
Carroll knew where % find him, and
Major Basse,t said thar he did no.
mend of speak OF anything even MS
plans for conference.
That the troops are not needed here
is understood from every citizen. That
hey will STAY mere un ii BrOwder is
lried and removed is equally well
known.
In the meantime Russellviile folks
are enjoying their nights res, again,
while many desks and STOOLS in Lou $
Vile and Bowling Green stores and CT
fees .are vacant.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
Notice 10 the Tobacco Growers of
Ohio County.

Ii seems that some localities have
failed to sign and send in the pledg-
es that have been sent out TO the
various locals. You should attend TO
this at once. We are now having in
quiries to buy our tobacco. The conf
mittee can give no definite Informal
ton until the pledges are signed
and sent in. Any locals that have not
received the pledges can get a supply
by calling on or writing the Co.,
Secretary c. E. Smith. Hartford, Ky.
ID. FORD, Ch'm'n.. Co., Committee.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07

benefits that follow are bestt secured
by the establishment of maximum and
minimum minimum and maximum
rates 10 be administered by the Presi-
dent under limitations fixed in the
law, the maximum to be available
20 meet Determinations by foreign
countries against American goods en-
,ering theirmarket and the minimum
% represent the normal measure of Pro
lection at home; the aim and purpose
of the Republican policy being not on
~ 10 preserve, without excessive du-
lies, that security against foreign COM
petition to which American manufac-
turers, farmers and producers are en-
Titled, but also TO maintain the high
standard, of living of THE wage earn
ers OF this country who are the most
direct beneficiaries of the Protective
system.
Beween he United States and the
Philippines we believe in . free in
terchange of produces with such limi-
tations as TO sugar and tobacco as
will avoid injury to domestic inter-
ests.-Adopted by The National Repub-
lean Convention, az Chicago June IS.
1905
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-08-07
Cave Party Returns.

and Matanzas community Chartered
the Fanny. G. for a trip to the Ma
moth Cave leaving Point Pleasant
Tuesday July rs. for the journey. They
arrived at the cave Wednesday in
time TO make the short route that
evening which they di and returned
10 camp at ten o'clock p. m. After a
sumptious repast cots were distri-
buted in the improvised camp of tents
and IN short while all was quiet in