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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Mln Work for Free t1Idss.

Washington, Apr. S0.-A committee of business men from Chicago and
 other cities of ahe central west reach ed Washington yesterday and during the next few days will have confer ences with senate leaders in advocacy of free hides. President Taft will re- celve them on Friday. They will tell the president that unless hides are restored by the senate to the free list, so-caIed trusts will obtain absolute control of the leather making indus tries to the detriment of a third of a million workers in these occupations.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Must Be A Roosevelt Man.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilcox oi Dallas, Thursday became the proud parents of a 10 pound girl' Dr. w. c. Vandiver officiating This is tbeir fourteenth child, all of whom are living. Or. Van diver also reports the birth of a fine girl Wednesday to MT. ana Mrs. Luke Slangstrom, three miles south of Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Growth of Sugar Industry.

Washington, Apr. S0.-The secre- ,ary of agriculture yesterday sent to he senate the information regarding he beet sugar industry for which he gas asked in a resolution adopted by lhe senate on April 8. The data gives detailed report of the growth of the industry since 1896. showing that the production of sugar from beets has increased from 42.OOO tons in 1896 to l25 ,000 tons in 1908. The price Of sugar in foreign markets and other in- formation regarding the industry is in- cluded in the report.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
RusaIsn,s pest Is ss.eoo. .oeo,ooo.

ST. Petersburg, Apr. 30.-Count Wit te. speaking on the budget at q meeting of the council of the empiri yesterday said the Jewish disabllit, caused a powerful body of Jewish nnAneiers abroad 10 boycott Russian securities. while Russians recent alienation of German fnanelers hai ied Co a further contraction in the market dealing in these securities Fhe Russian debt had risen to $500. goo o00. an increase of s1.45O. .0OO. .00t u ase Years
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
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Farm kraWu m M farm, enc mMF Acorn. AdmIffe8 Ea land iu the temm feuced, and ere hog-tight fence e well of water sms river crosses onf igfN acres now ready tMf crap. Address. N M Joplin, Mo. *
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
TOYS WITH LIVE
 WIRE; IS KILLED
George 0baugh Tries to Light Match From the Sparks of a Grounded Telephone
 Line.

Little Rock, April 30.-Laugh- iugly poking match at a wire carrying 5000 volts of electricity, George Obaugh of l5l8 Lincoln avenue accidentally touched the wire with the end of his fingers and was instantly killed in front of his home about 10 o'clock last night. The wire was a tele- phone line down and in contact with city wire carrying power ful current. Obaugh was pulled from the wire by means of strands and was carried to the Physicians aud Surgeons hos pital, a block away, but life was found to be extinct. Later the body was removed to the hom e Ia attempting to pull Obaugh from the wire, John Durham, a brother-in-law, touched the corpse and was knocked down by the powerful current.
 The wire was blown down dur ing the high wIud of the early evening and was srutteriug and burning in the gutter in front of the John Durham residence st ISIS Lincoln, where Obaugh made his home. After the rain had ceased Obaugh went out to look at the dazzling discharge of the broken line, and according to the statements of eye witnesses, walked 10 the curb line and reached toward the wire with a match.
 He was laughing when he pressed his hand forward, ex- pectsut of a light shock when the match touched the heavily charged metal. Bat he appar- eutly miseaIculated the distance, and the tips of his fingers came in contact with the death.laden line. The smile blauched ou bis lips, couvulsiou shook the body and he whirled oyer dead, sparks living from his knees aud feet to the wet ground. The wire cluug to his fingers as be fell. A seafd line across the tips magks where the contact was made.
 l J. o. woodby, a ueighbor, and John Durham, a bro'her-iu-law witnessed the accident, and Dur' ham rushed to the prostFaie bod and caught a limb, thinking tr pull it from contact. He wa. knocked down instantly, and be. fore the body could be removed belts and ropes were fastened about 1t and 1t was dragged lrom the wire.
 pr. Nj. P. MeNeil, deputy eor' ouer, viewed the body. The iu' Iquest will be held at Co o'cloeA this morning. Obaagh was an. married aud IS a brick mason. fls leaves his sister. Mrs. Johu Dur ham, at whose home he lived.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
HEAVY DAMAGE IN
 STATE BY STORM
Six People Reported Killed Outright Several Fatally Hurt by Tor nadoes in Various Parts
 of State.

Little Rock, April 30 "A se- we're storm carrying with it sever- al tornadoes, swept over Arkan- sas last night, destroying proper tv and causing loss of life. Wires are down and at an early hour this morning it is impossible to ascertain the damage of ex- tent of the life loss. Several pco- pie are reported killed and sever al others fatally and many seri- ously injured. According to the reports received directly east of Little Rock and between here aud Fort Smith. Two tornadoes are reported to have struck near Brinkley, which was recently de- stroyed by tornado. A general storm throughout the central part of the state was accompa- nied by an electrical storm and heavy hail which, it is estimated, has done considerable damage.
 Two people are reported hurt at Shibley in Crawford county. and the Davidson hotel at Dyer in the same county was demolish- ed. The entire town of Harrol- ton in Crawford county is report ed to have been wiped out. Al Knoxville Mrs. Richard Connor and E. Jones were fatally hurt. Twenty others were injured there. At Kibler, Crawford county, Thomas J. Trout was so badly hurt he is not expected to live. From Van Buren comes the re- port that the fruit crop has been greatly damaged by the heavy hail.
 A number of dwelling houses two and one-half miles north of Brinkley were demolished. One negro woman sustained a broken ankle. About three miles north of Wheatley, close to Brinkley, 10 to 12 houses were demolished and negro is not expected to live.
 Citizens of Brinkley, fully ap- preciating the horrors of torna. do, have sent a relief train o wagons overland and another hal gone from Wheatley to the ait of the sufferers in that district.
 A report from Forrest City is ts the effect that six were killed be tween Haynes and Mariana. The report IS not confirmed.
 Three houses were demolished near Forrest City.
 A steel bridge across Piney creek Tn Johnson county was blown into the stream. The Pin ey creek settlement was visi cd by a tornado about six months ago or longer, when 1t was re ported 20 people there were killed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
So Glad to Get Back.

Mrs. M. c. Burk writes The Star of trip she recently took to Lehigh, Ok, where she was call ed by the illness of her son, D. T. Howard, car inspector of the Ok lahoma Central. She wants to tell her friends how happy she is to get back to Polk county, the beautiful hills and trees and fiow- CTS, and, above all, the clear, pure water. Her son has recoy- cred.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Aged Mans Death.

Word was received Friday from Baker Springs reporting the death of Asa Williamson, an old Polk county citizen whose home was near Rust. Mir. Williamson was past So years of age, has been in poor health and was stay at Baker Springs for his health. I he remains were buried there Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
q CENT FARE FOR
 ARKANSAS, TOO
Gov. Donaghey Announces an Agree. ment by Which Passenger and Freight Rates Both Will Be
 Lowered.
Special to The star.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, May 1.-Governor Donaghey today announced that an agreement between the railroads and the state had been reached by which suits had been dismissed. By the agreement the old rates of the railroad commission will be increased one-third, and z l-2 cent railroad fares will be allowed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
hrranalna shs Summer Capital.

Washington, Apr. s0.-Presidenl Taf h4s accepted the offer of the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Bes ariv Meaa tor use as executive office, sarns ais stay at Inc summer "Whlt, aaasa aa salem Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Never Fails.

There is one remedy, and only one have ever found, 10 cure without fail such troubles in my family as Ec- zema, Ringworm, and all others of itching character. That remedy is Hunts Cure. We always use it and il never fails. 50c per box. For sale by all dealers. w. Nj Christian,
 Rutherford. Tenn.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Single Comb Rhode Island Reds and Single Comb Brown Leghorn eggs Sl. so and Sl % for IS. Each breed kept on separate farm. s. l.. Holmes Box 64 Hat. Held ArK. w-4t*
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Ship us your eggs and poultry of all kinds. We pay you the highest market price, charge no commission at all, and give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan- sas National Bank, Hot Springs, Ark. Communicate with us. Address, Watson Bros, POI 3rd St., Hot Springs, Ak. W
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

li you desire a clear complexion take Fo'ey's Orino Laxative for con silpatlon and liver trouble as it will stimulate these organs and thorough " eieanse your system, which is what everyone needs in the spring in or fer 70 feel we'll Sold by an druggists.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
FAVOR NINE. STEINHEIL.
Experts Say No Narcotics Were Given
to Husband or Stepmother.

Experts Say No Narcotics Were Given
to Husband or StePmother.
Paris, Nov. 9.-Several hours at the
trial of Nine. Steinheil, accused of
the murder of her husband and step
mother, were given over to the testi-
mony of experts. On the whole, the
evidence favored the accused woman.
They made it seem almost certain that
no narcotics had been administered to
her husband or Nine. Japy at the time
of the murder
Dr. Arcnery, the Steinheil family ply
sician, whom the presiding judge an
nounced as ''the doctor and friend of
madame" quickly corrected the state
ment, remarking that he was merely
a friend of the family.
DR.. Balthazard proved himself a
veritable Sherlock Holmes. In deduc-
tions from the distance between ink
stains on the floor extending from the
upset inkstand to the bed he deduced
the conclusion that they were made by
set Of woman's petticoats or q dress
ing gown, as the intervals correspond
ed with the Lawah woman's pace. He
believed the spot on Nine. Steinheil's
knee was not ink, but came from a
pastel such as she was in the habit of
using.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
RUBBER CONCERN SALE.
ousted Vice President and Director
Buy Their Way Back to Control

ousted Vice President and Director
Buy Their Way Back to Control.
Trenton, N. j., Nov. 9.-Watson Fl.
Linburg and John H. Broughton of this
city have purchased the stock of the
United and Globe Rubber Manufactur-
ing company held by ex-Mayor We'll
ling G. Sickel, Martin Maloney of Phil
adelphia and United States Senator
Stephen B. Elkins Of West virginia
The consideration for the combined
holdings, constituting a controlling in
terest in the corporation, was $500, 600.
Mr.. Sickel and his associates recent
ly secured control Of the company. and
Mr.. Linburg was ousted from the vice
presidency and Mr.. Broughton from
the directorate, leaving Mr.. Sickel and
his associates for time in complete
control of the management.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
BIG FOUR THEFT $e43, 900.
Warriner Turns Over 100000, and His
Surety Bond Is $4,000,


New York. Nov. &C. L. Warriner,
treasurer at Cincinnati of the Big
Four railroad, one of the Vanderbilt
lines. stole $643,000 from that COM
pany.
Announcement to this effect is made
from the office of Albert H. Harris,
vice president of the Big -Four, in the
following statement:
The amount of the defalcatiOn of
c. l.. Warriner, local treasurer of the
Big -Four at Cincinnati, has been as
certained to be $643,000. Warriner has
turned over to the company property
amounting to more than 100000, and
there will be received from the Ameri-
can Surety company on its bond $780,
coo, leaving the net amount of the
shortage something less than $780,
000."
John Christensen, auditor for the Big
-Four, says that when he told Warri-
ner he had found a big shortage the
latter replied:
"Well, l guess there ought to be. 1
have stolen more than 100000 from
the company"
In his confession Warriner says he
paid immense sums in blackmail to a
man and woman who knew of his
thefts and threatened to expose him.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
CHURCH SCANDAL sTIRs TOWN
Treasurer of Steel Car Company and
Pastors Daughter Involved.

treasurer OF steel Car Company and
Pastors Daughter Involved.
Butler, Pa, Nov. 9.-The Rev. VIII
liam e. Oller, for twenty years pastor
of the First Presbyterian church here.
has left the pulpit and rendered his
resignation owing to scandal which
has stirred the town.
Miss Nell Oller, his twenty eight
year-old daughter, went before the
church session with 7. N. Gillespie,
one of the towns rich men, both men,
bers Of the First church. The pair
made confession, which caused the
church authorities to admonish them.
The punishment is not satisfactory to
Mrs. Gillespie, who has demanded her
certificate of membership in the
church because the elders have not
sent her husband and Miss Oller from
the church.
Gillespie is probably the most promi-
nent man in Butler. He is treasurer
Of the Standard Steel Car company,
and his work in the past ten years has
been largely instrumental in the ad-
vancement Of the town.
1t was Mrs. Gillespie who created
the situation and forced the session to
bring her husband and Miss Oller be-
fore it.
A letter from the young woman to
Gillespie was found by his wife in her
husbands pocket. She took it to the
officers Of the church, demanding that
immediate action be taken.
Mrs. Gillespie some days later met
the Rev. Mr.. Oller, her pastor, and
told him her story.
The pastor and father said that he
would have the matter investigated,
and if it were even in part true he
would walk from the pulpit never to
re-enter it.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10

must be feeling that the teacher
is the superior of the pupil in the
subject taught. Next, there must be
sympathy between the teacher and
pupil. Where there is antagonism
of feeling there can be no true in
struction. Lastly there must be the
element of attention. No audience
can be taught anything unless that
audience is attentive.
Attention in it's nature is closing
out everything not related to the
subject or concentration and hold
ing the mind on the subject or con-
tinuity.
The effect of attention on you is
to transform you into an intellect
ual person. The more you give at
tention the more intellectual you
are. The less you give attention the
more foolish you are. The difference
between a wise person and an i'm
beetle is simply the difference in the
power of giving attention.
After roll call DR.. S. B. Schmucker
of West Chester State Normal School
was introduced. He spoke of the
blessing which we have but do not
appreciate of living face to face
with nature-of the power that
comes to us by making of nature a
companion. If we wish to gain
strength, power and help in nature
we must have power to see things.
1t is this power of attention again.
We see the things which we care
about. Many things we see with the
eye but not with the mind. A nature
lover must see intelligently; must
lay hold of the facts of nature that
will reveal and bind us to the great
Power above.
In response to an invitation by
Mr.. Oday a year ago, and repeated
this afternoon, the teachers attend
ed a reception in the High school
given by the Honesdale teachers.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
and the new building was thrown
open for inspection. Music was
furnished by the orchestra and deli
cious refreshments were served. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed
by all present.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
OFFICIAL CROP REPORT.
Indicated Production Is 2,767, $4,000
Bushels of Corn.


Bushels of Corn.
Washington, Nov. 9.-The crop re-
porting board of the bureau of statis-
tics Of the department of agriculture
estimates as follows:
Corn.-The preliminary estimate of
the average yield per acre Of corn is
25.4 bushels against 262 bushels as
finally estimated in 1908, 25.9 in 1907
and 25.S the average of the last ten
years. The indicated total production
is 2,I67, ,316000 bushels against $685.
Col, 900 in 1905 The quality is S4.2
per cent against $50 last year.
Wheat.-The average weight per
measured bushel of this years wheat
crop is 50 pounds against 5S3 pounds
in 1908 and 57.4 pounds the ten year
average.
Oats.-The average weight per meas
ured bushel of this years oat crop is
1921 pounds against 29.S pounds in 1908
and 300 pounds, the ten year aver
age.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
DIES UNDER HYPNoTIsM.
Professor Arrested After Failing to Re-
store Subject to Life.


store Subject to Life.
Somerville, N. j., Nov. 9.-As the re-
suit of being hypnotized by Professor
Arthur Everton of Newark in the
Somerville theater here Robert Simp-
son died at the Somerset hospital.
Simpson was hurried to the hospital
after Professor Everton had tried for
more than an hour to bring him out
Of cataleptic state. Professor Ever
ton was placed under arrest by Chief
of Police Bells and taken before JUS
tice William r. Sutphen, who paroled
him.
In his examination before Justice
Sutphen Professor Everton testified
that he had used Thompson continu-
ously as a subject for week past
without any i'll effects.
Everton said he had put Simpson in
rigid state and, placing his feet on
one chair and his head on another,
stood on his body without causing him
to relax. After going through this
performance Everton clapped his
hands In an effort to restore Simpson.
simpsons eyes rolled up in his head,
his jaw dropped and he collapsed be-
tween the chairs and rolled over on
the floor.
Simpson was carried to the wings,
and Everton worked over him for an
hour In vain. DIR. Francis McConaugh-
ty, DIR. Charles Halstead and Dr. Will
liam Long, who were in the audience,
were called to assist Everton, but they
could not resuscitate Simpson.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10

The 42nd annual teachers insti-
tute of Wayne county was opened
by Superintendent Koehler in the
auditorium of the High School build
ing on Monday, Nov. Sth.
Our old friend, Prof. Watkins, the
musical director, spoke briefly and
complimented the teachers on their
pleasant surroundings and the beau
tiful auditorium which should make
the work even better than usual.
After singing America" devotional
exercises were led by Rev. w. H.
Hitler of the NJ. E. church.
Prof. Watkins gave the first mu-
sic drill and the following officers
were elected: Profs. Howell, Greasy
and Dietrich, Vice Presidents, and
Mr.. lloff, Secretary and Treasurer.
The first period was occupied by
DR.. Jonathan Rigdon, President of
Winona Normal, Indiana. His sub
ject was The Attitude of the Learn
er." Wendell Phillips has said:
THE only serious business in which
men and women can engage is edu-
cation"
We should have better under
standing of the proper attitude of
the pupil if he is to learn, and the
attitude we should have if we are
to be learners.
First those to be taught must
have docility or a desire for learn
ing. If one wants to learn his mind
must be very alert. Create in the
pupil a desire for the instruction
you are about to give. Then there
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
KING MANUEL IN MADRID,

Boy Ruler of Portugal Lost In Swarm
of Troops-Grandees Indignant.
Madrid, Nov. 9.-When King EN-
manuel of Portugal arrived here the
whole district between the station and
the palace was so crowded with SOL
diers that the public had little oppor-
tunity to see him.
The people of this city are so unused
to such measures that great discon-
tent Is expressed. This feeling is
shared by many grandees and public
officials who were excluded from the
reception at the station.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10
TURKEYS NOT SCARCE.

PouItrymen Predict 25 Cents as the
High Price For Thanksgiving.
Chicago, Nov. 9.-Thanksgiving tur-
keys are not going to be scarce this
year. Commission men report that
farmers in all parts of the middle west
are shipping in turkeys in abundance,
and the price Of fresh killed birds will
be about the same as last season.
Choice birds are selling at 21 cents a
pound wholesale, and by the time
Thanksgiving day comes around the
price may go up as high as 25 cents,
but no higher, according to the proph-
ecy Of poultrymen.