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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
SAFE BLOWN IN STORM
Professional Yegg Takes Advantage of Storm to Rob McNeill Store and
 Get City's Funds Also.

Redfeld, Feb. l6.-Taking sd- vantage of the thunder which crashed dnring the storm here, a man who is supposed to be a pro- fessional yegg blew open the safe in A. F. McNeill's general mer- chandise store and stole about 5000 and jewelry amounting to about $200.
 The man left absolutely no clue behind him and the wrecked safe, the end blown out of the store and a small bottle Of nitroglycer- inc arc all that remain for il e detectives to work on. It is be. lieved that the man came into town during the storm and then escaped as silently as he came.
 Among the money stolen were the town funds. which had been deposited in McNeill's safe by the city treasurer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

CAN'T SETTLE CONTEST
Senate Votes to Drop Greaves- Sumpter Fight and Orders An
 other Election.

Special to Star.
 After another round over the contest between Greaves and Sumpter for the seat in the sen- ate representing Montgomery and Garland counties, substi- tute resolution was introduced today by Senator Henderson to the effect that the contest should be dismissed and an order be made for a new election in this senatorial district, said election to be held within 30 days. The resolution fiually passed by vote of Is to l5
 Snmptet and Greaves will pro5- ably both be candidates and a quick hot fight will be the result.
 In the meantime Governor Don
 ghey will give this district representative by appointment.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
DRAWING ID CLOSE.
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS TO BE BUSY DURING REMAIN
 DER OF SESSION.
SENATE WILL HOLD SESSIONS AT NIGHT
if Appropriation Bills Are to Be- come Laws Before Adjournment Many Treaties to Be Considered-- Statehood to Be Acted On.

Washington, Feb 16.--Congress this week will give all possible atten- tion to appropriation bills as it has become a pressing necessity that both houses shall act promptly if the meas ures are to become laws in the few remaining days of the session. The senate will take up the naval bill on Monday and when that is disposed of. the postofIice bill will receive atten- ton.
 The senate is so far behind that night sessions will be necessary. Tho house is in better shape, but has little time to spare.
 Work on the Indian bill will be re- sumed on Monday. It will be fol lowed either by the consular and dip lomatic bill or the fortifcation ap- propriation bill.
 Aside from the appropriation bills the senate has It's hands full, and 1t is probable that early attention will be given to the Canadian boundary waterways treaty and the Newfound- land treaty The Panama and Colom- bia treaties still remain to be acted upon, but the indications are that they may not be disposed of until af. ter March 4. The nominations to which there are objections will go over with the result that the incom- ing president will have an opportun- ity to fill the places with men of his own selection.
 The house Monday will consider the bill giving separate statehood to New Mexico and Arizona, and likely will pass it. Prospects for the bill in the senate are unfayorable.
 The bill removing the constitution al obstructions in the way of Senator Knox's becoming secretary of state likely will be favorably acted upon by the house. Some of the members regard the measure as objectionable, but will not oppose 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
See Petty for Wire Fence.

NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE.
 Notice is hereby given that on the l3 day of February, 1909, J. H. Phil lips filed in my office his petition to the Chancery court ot Polk county, Ark, praying that said court at its April term, 1909, by it's decree confirm and quiet bis title to the following de- scribed lands situated in Polk county, Ark, to-wit: The northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section P in township two (2l south, Of range thirty one (3l) west.
 Therefore, all persons who claim any interest-in and to said land or any part thereof are hereby warned to appear in said court within seven weeks from this date and show cause, if any there he, why the prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted and why the title of the said petitioner to said lands and every part thereof should not be quieted and confirmed.
 Given under my hand as clerk of the Chancery court of Polk county, Ark, on this l3 day of February 1909. H. J. Green Clerk. q
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
A GUESS ON CABINET.
MIR. TAFT'S ARRIVAL IN ciNclN. NATI REVIvEs SPECULATION
 REGARDING HIS ADVISORS.
WILL REACH WASHINGTON ON THURSDAY
Engineers Report on Panama Canal to Be Subject of Conference With President at. the White House Treasury Department to Ohio or Hi. nois--The Inaugural Address.

Cincinnati O., Feb. 16.--President. elect and Mrs. Taft arrived in their home city from Panama and New Or. leans Sunday. They were guests at the c. P. Taft residence until Mon day when they left for Washington.
 The trip to Washington is important as it's primary object relates to the report of the engineers who accom- panied MT. Taft to Panama. This likely will be given him upon his ar, rival there Tuesday morning. He will take the document to the White House where it will be the subject of conference with the president.
 The contents of the report have been forecasted, the features being of strong indorsement of the present plans, the commendation of the or ganization under Gel. Goethals and recommendations tending to show that whatever error has been made precautions for safety.
 While in Washington, MT. Taft ex- poets to confer with Senator Knox and with others relative to cabinet appointments. The cabinet gossip which is regarded as the most re liable is that no one has been de. termined upon for the treasury port. folio. Senator Knox and Frank H Hitchcock have been asked and have accepted the positions of secretary oi pfa~ onnnra1
 As to the other places. unconfirmed rumors with a fair percentage of like lihood for correctness. makes the cabinet as follows: Attorney general MT. Wickersham of New York; secre tary of war, MT. Wright of Tennes see; secretary of the navy. Mir. Meyer of Massachusetts; secretary of the in terior, MT. Ballinger of Washington state; secretary of agriculture, MT Wilson of Iowa; secsetary of com merce and labor, MT Nagel of Mis- souri.
 It is a general understanding tha Mir. Taft wishes to fill the treasury portfolio either from Illinois or Ohio Should the appointment go to his own state, it is likely that it will fal to Myron T. Herrick. The seeming tumult of candidates from Illinois is regarded as initiating against, rather than for, that states chances.
 Mir. Taft's announced position i: that he will keep all appointments open until the very last minute, with the view of meeting any situations that may arise, with the least embar rassment to all concerned It is known that his attention just now is being centered on the treasury place.
 Mir. Taft also will consult with ths president and others regarding his inaugural speech. On his return here Thursday. MT. Taft will be made g Mason Ion sight" an honor rarely conferred by the Masonic order.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Dr. Ramey Opens Office.

To Citizens of Mena and Vicinity: l have opened an office in suite of rooms 6 and z, in the Loch- ridge block over Burt Todd s jewellery store, where 1 vii, be pleased to meet my old friends as well as new ones. l will do a general practice of medicine ard surgery, and solicit a share of the work in my profession, and will be found in my office during office hours, 9 to 12 a. m., to 4 ?. m. Day phone Al; night phone 49s. Very respectfully,
 Dr. I. l. Ramey.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
DIED IN TIE FLAMES
BETWEEN 25o AND 300 PEOPLE DEAD IN A MEXICAN
 THEATER FIRE.
VICTIMS WERE LITERallY ROASTED ALIVE
Blaze In Crowded Wooden Building at Acapulco--f,o ,o0o Persons Were Present-The Property Loss Small Unknown Americans Lose Lives.

Mexico City, Feb. 17.-Between 250 and 300 people were burned to death and many were injured in fire which destroyed the Flores theater in the city of Acapulco Sunday night The news of the disaster reached this cap ital Monday afternoon, telegraphic communication with Acapulso having been destroyed Sunday night and Mon. day. owing to the fact that the tele- graph office adjoining the theater was burned and all wires put out of com mission
 The Flores theatre was wooden structcure and Sunday night over 900 people crowded into if to witness a special performance given in honor of Gov. Damian Flores of the state of Guerro, who was visiting the host at the time One of the numbers on the program consisted of series Of nov ing pictures. While the operator was exhibiting these a film caught fire and blaze was quickly communicated to some bunting which had been used for decorative purposes.
 In an incredibly short time the flames spread to all parts of the s,ruc. ture. There were but three narrow exits and the panic stricken and audi ence rushed to them, many persons falling, to be crushed to death, their bodies choking the way to escape for others.
 The screams of those imprisoned
 
 pidity with which the fire spread and its intense heat 1t was impossible to attempt rescue work and those i'm prisoned were literally roasted alive. as the fire burned with little smoke and few were suffocated.
 The efforts of the fire department were confined t0 attempting to save the adjoining. buildings, and tho fire men succeeded so well the property loss was small The telegraph office. postofice and custom house were dam aged. but all of the governments rec. ords and registered mail were saved.
 Monday pltiful scenes Of grief were witnessed on the streets of tho city. Men, women and children wandered about hunting for relatives CT friends.
 Many Of inc dead are from tse first families of the state the affair al the theater being social event of con siderable importance and calling out the wealthiest and oldest families for miles around In some instances whols families were wiped out Ire muni cipal authorities have caused largo trenches to be dug and into these tho bodies were laid Identification has been impossible. most of the bodies having been burned to a crisp
 Telegrams sent to the American consul at Acapulco by the Associated press. asking for the names Of the Americans dead, have not been an swered
 Acapulso, on the west coast of the state of Guerrero. is one of the three important ports of the Pacific coast of Mexico Nearly all Of the steamer lines make it a port of call and the aarbor is counted as the best in Mexico.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
PAID 4 LARGE FINE
A BIG CHECK TURNED OVER TO THE SUPREME COURT OF
 MISSOURI.
WATERs-PIERCE GIVES C.' s5O,00OOO
The Wsters-Pierce Oil Company Con tends That lt Has Now Done All It Could to Comply With the Courts order-Pierce Did Not Appear in Court.

Jefferson City, Feb. 16.-Henry Clay Pierce came. to Jefferson City in his private car Monday morning and paid into court certified check on the Ma tional Bank of Commerce of St. Louis for S50,000, the share of his company In the fine assessed against the Stan. dard Oil company and it's subsidiaries for violating the antitrust lava.
 Mir Pierce did not actually appear in court. but stayed in his car at the Missouri Pacific depot while his at torney, H. S. Priest, went in cab to the office of the clerk of the supreme court.
 After a conference with Governor Hadley and John KeDnish early Mon day afternoon, Elliot M Major. attor. ney general, announced that he will at once file motion with the court asking that the penalty of custer be enforced at once. The court said the Waters-Pierce company shall be oust- ed from the state if if did not sever it's connection with the Standard oil and file proof of such severance.
 "The action of the Waters Pierce company does not comply with the decree of the court except as to the fine" the attorney general said. q shall ask the court to enforce the full penalty of its former decree and show wherein the company has failed to comply with the courts order"
 But you will keep the money?'' someone suggested.
 'I haven't seen the check, but un- derstand 1t has been paid. That was the fine, of course, to be paid whether the company Is busted or not There Is nothing for the court to do but to show that the courts order has been Ignored in part and let the court act accordingly"
 "I believe General Major has told all there is to say on the part of the state" Governor Hadley said. "The company has only partly compiled with the courts order when it paid in the money"
 Judge Priest was smiling, but had very little to say for publication.
 We believe we have complied with the order of the court" he said, "and are now submitting ourselves to It's orders"
 From a technical standpoint the Waters-Pierce people have lost noth- Ing by being the first to bring their little roll of $50.000 into court. Pay ment of the fine at this stage Of the proceedings does no harm, and 1t gives the impression that the company that pays is trying to do what the court requires. The rival interests in the trust seem to be trying to see which can make the loudest protesta- ton of their desire to be good.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
SEIZED VINEGAR.
Twenty-Five Barrels Taken Under the
 Pure Food and Drug Act.

Texsrkana, Feb. l4.-Deputy United States Marshal l.. E. Rowe went 10 Camden yesterday and seized 25 half barrels of vin- egar in the hands of Richie X Company, wholesale grocers. Suit had been filed agalnst the same by the pure food and drug commissioner as result of an in- spection made by Louis Marks, inspector for this territory.
 The case will come up before the May term of the federal court.
 This is the first prosecution in this district since the act was passed by congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Wood Wharton.

George Wood of Egger and Mrs. Bettie Wharton of this city were married at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Clelland on Third street Tuesday night, Rev. Fl. C. Riding performing the ceremony. MT. Wood is we'll known in Mena, having formerly been connected with Thsd Reid in the meat business on the South Side. The bride is sister of A. J. Clelland of this city. MT. and Mrs. Wood will make their home near Egger.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
TO INSPECT CAPITOL
Capitol Commission Gathers in Little Rock Inspection Takes Place
 Monday With Governor.

Little Rock, Feb. 13.-Every member of the state capitol com- mission will arrive in this city Sunday night, to be ready for the proposed inspection of the new state capitol building with Cover nor Donag hey said Lehman Kay, secretary of the commission this afternoons: "We are wiling to go over the building any time. :" Governor Doraghey still declines to discuss the house resolution requesting the inspection visit.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Go to Hiltebrand's for everything

in the photograph line; pictures enlarged and copied; photo and Kodak material; Kodak work finished; pyrograhy material and outfits; Artists material, brushes and paints, passe-partout binding in all colors; parlor and dining room pictures; frames of all sizes for sale and made to order. Post cards of all kinds, Valentine, Easter, St. Patrick, etc., also post card albums; photo buttons; Kodaks for rent and repaired. Remember the place, the leading gallery, Bert Hiltebrand's.
 6-3-23S.I8t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Honestly.
Editor S.ar.

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 want to say a few things on honesty and debt paying. will take for my text Rom. 13:S, Owe no man anything. It is so easy to get in debt, but how hard to get out. Fortunately I'm now about out of debt. No bank note to pay any more, and hope 1 never will have another.
 There are two classes of people in debt. One class would pay and can't: the other could pay but won't. Now have great sympathy for those who are anxious to pay their debts and cant possibly do so without selling their homes and all they have. This is sad indeed, but it is better than being in debt. The man who sells out and starts over with nothing again is happy and better off in the long run than if he tries to hold ever so much property and keeps paying interest on bor- rowed money. 1 hurried up and sold my property myself, and did not wait for creditors to have to take it for their pay. Now l can get all the credit want, and always could. But 1 want to stick to my text and owe no man anything.
 There are plenty of honest people who would be glad to pay every dollar they owe if they could. Some call chem dishonest and give them a hard name, but they need help and syrr pathy. If rich people who have money to waste would only give them little lift they could get on their feet, and would never for get the kindness as long as they live. But says one they can't pay me back. Suppose they cant. Does not the bible say Blessed is he that con sidereth the poor: the Lord will de- liver him in time of trouble e'-Psalm 41:1. And lend not expecting pay again. When thou makest a din ner or supper, call not thy friends. nor thy brethren, neither thy kins- man, nor thy rich neighbor; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. But when thou makest a fe.sst, call the poor, the maimed, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they can not recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the jus" Luke l4:l2-l4.
 noticed your correspondent from Rocky some time ago complaining that they were without a pastor, and says: We are poor but deserve some consideration" 1 think so too, and I will consider a date with you if you will write me. For blessed is he that considereth the poor. According to the bible this is one of the debts we owe. But do we believe the bible? It seems not. Owe no man, but to love one an- other" Ever live within your in- come. Make no haste to be rich if you would prosper. Never play at any game of chance. Earn money before you spend it. Never borrow if you can possibly avoid it. Be just before you are generous. Be tenn perate in all things. Save while you are young to spend when you are old. Learn to economize. May the Lord help the poor.
 J. H. Galloway. Gillham. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Heir to washIneton's Esta,ea

Washington. Feb. 16.-The state de- partment has notified MT Murdock that it knows nothing about the estate of George Washington, which Mrs. Lefty Schindler of Beaumont, Kan. believes she is entitled to share in on the ground that her great grandfather was a brother of Washington's moth CT. The state department suggested that he take the case up with com missioners of the District of Columbia and he has done so.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
ALMOST READY TO COME HOME
W. L. Parker Writes That He is I'm
 proving Rapidly.

Dr. c. c. Gunnels Tuesday received a letter from County Clerk w. l.. Parker stating that he was feeling fine and still inn proving as rapidly as could be expected and that he desired to come home about the last of the week. If he still continues to improve Drs. Gunnels and Parks expect 10 go to Texarkana ou the early morning train Saturday to bring him home on No. 4 that day.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
LIKES MENA BETTER EACH TIME.
Arthur Mahewan Wants to Get Away
 sss From Oklahoma.

A1nkur Mahewau. a wealthy far1k of Elk City, Ok, has been i'd Mena for the past few days Hdkipe around with s view to locating. This IS Mir. Mahew- ans third visit to Mena and he says that each time he comes he likes the country better. He IS very anxious to get away from Oklahoma winds, and left Tuesday morning for his home to try to dispose of his property and move here. He is cousin of Mir. J. c. TLorington.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
For Sale.

Hotel Caddo at Womble, Ark, is offered at a sacrifice. It is a 25-room frame building. well To- cated and we'll patronized. Now is the time to invest in the enter prising railroad town of Womble, Ark. Reason for sale, the owner wants to retire from business. Call on or address for further particulars, B. NJ. Rowtou,
 29l 6t wlt Womble, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Farmers Union Meeting.

There will be an open meeting and speaking at Potter Union on the fourth Thursday, February 25, at p. III. A. l.. Durham, county president, and others will speak. Everybody invited to at tend.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
WOULD JOIN WITH US.
Scott County Wants to Come in This
 Circuit Court District.

Little Rock, Feb. l3.-Among the bills introduced ln the house yesterday was one 10 take Scott from the Sebastian county circuit court district and affix it to the one now composed of Polk and other counties. Sebastian county people in Little Rock yesterday were elated over the proposi- ton ard were urging mem bers of the house to vote its passage.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Worn Out

That's the way you feel about the lungs when you have hacking cough. It's foolishness to let it go on and trust to luck to get rid of it, when Ballard's Horehound Syrup will stop the cough and heal the lungs Price Poo, soc and sl per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

When the breath is foul and the appetite disordered, Prlckly Ash Biiters is the remedy needed. It purifies the stomach, liver and bowels, sweetens the breath, pro notes vigor and cheerfulness.
 w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
FILE SlOO,oO0 SUIT
Caldwell & Drake. the Capitol Con- tractors, Accuse Thomas Cox
 of Sander
Special to The star.

Special to The star.
 Little Rock, Feb. 16.-Caldwell & Drake, the capitol contractors, today entered suit for islander against Thomas Cox, member of he old capitol commission, for saying that they had changed the plans of the building. They ask for damages in the sum of $l00, GOO.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

For clear complexion, bright sparkling eye and vigorous diges- ton. take Prickly Ash Bitters. It puts the system in perfect order. w. c. Vaudiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
pneumonia Follows La Grippe

Pneumonia often follows Ia grippe but never follows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs and deep seated colds. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow pack ages Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
An okIahoma eank Robbery.

Nuskosee, Ok, Feb 16.-The First State bank of Oktaha, Ok, l6 miles rooth of this city. was robbed early Monday and the sheriff and number or deputies with bloodhounds have .t1rted for the scene The robbers ssfecked the bank building. securing sl.te3.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Don't think Don't worry Black X Dickson will do your dental work and give you perfect satisfaction in every particular. 760tf 2tf
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

The family that keeps on hand and uses occasionally the celebrat- ed Prickly Ash Bitters is we'll regulated family. W.C.Vaniiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
sub.Ireasurx Site Selected.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The secretary of the treasury Monday selected as a site for the new sub-treasury build ing in San Francisco the property at the corner of Sansome and Pine streets at s375,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Hunting Evidence Against Adam God.

Winnipeg, Man, Feb. 17.-Kansas City detectives arrived here Monday afternoon to secure evidence against Adam God. or James sharpe. confined In jail there for murdering police man.