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The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
GOOD ROADS, STOCK
 RAISING, FARMING
Three Experts From the United States Department of Agrieulturet to Speak in Mena Friday Morning,
 November 5.

The Hon. Ben Cfavcus is out with circulars announcing that three experts of the United States Department of Agriculture will accompany him to ihc important cities and towns in Mir. Crav,ns' district, the Fourth. delivering talks.
 The speakers and their suhlsc $ are:
 Mir. Chas. T. Harrison, who will talk on Good Roads.
 Mir. E. l.. Shaw. who will talk ou tbe subject Of Profitable Sl,cA Raising.
 Mir. A. D. McNair, who will talk on Crops and Farming Grn. erallN.
 These emineut men will spesk in Mena on Friday, Nov. 5, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 It is needless to say that the topics are of such character that every citizen of Polk county yho possibly can, should be press nt and get the benefit of the exp,rs information that will be giyen.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Ok, where he will make his home.
 Mir. Martin, Frank Bedding and Garlen Leming have returned from a few days cotton picking in Oklahoma.
 James Maggard has returned from Wardval, OK., where he has been with bunch of cattle. He reports bad luck. One of his cows dled.
 Whitehead.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
CEDAR TOWNSHIP NOTES

We have at last had good rain.
 Jack Winton came in from Ok lahoma to spend Sunday with his family.
 Clint Robbins has been busy the fast few days moving Mir. Burns back to his home place. Miss Jennie Whirple is in town taking care of her brother, who is quite sick with bilious fever.
 J.Q. A. Give us your name and address so we eau answer your question. --- Editorl.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
E0dER ITEMS.

Bro. Logan filled his regular ap- pointmenS at this place Sunday. Dr. w. w. Philpot reports the birth of baby girl to Mir. and Mrs. Jack Foster.
 Dr.. and Mrs. Philpot and Mir. and Mrs. s. J. Philpot made a business trip to Mena Saturday.
 Burley Gardner who is attening school at Mena visited homefolks here Saturday and Sunday.
 Odis Mitchell of near Silver, Ark. visited at Dr. Lees the past week and left there Monday morning for Mena. where he will attend school this winter.
 School Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
HATHAWAY HoTsTUFF.

Crops are being gathered fast. Mrs. Joe Reynolds is quite sick. A nice rain was enjoyed by the people here Friday.
 $. A. Lofts took his son, Jin, to Womble to go to school. kodger Bates of Big Fork visit ed at the Lawrence home Sunday Bill Williams and George Key holds went to Mt. Ida Monday to attend court.
 The Rev. Ed Justice and family recently passed through here to a point west of Mt. Ida.
 Pas Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
MOUNTAIN FORK NEWS.

I'd Matthews. who has been sick, Is some better.
 UneIs Lee Shepherd is rejoicing this week, for his boy, Walter, has married.
 Uncle Joe Brown and Walter Crawford have returned from a bear hunt. Uncle Joe { ot large bear.
 Mrs. Florence Anthony left for her home in New Mexico a few days ago, after months visit with her mother.
 James Maggard, Tom Lening and David Gordon drove MT. MaRfard's cattle to Smithville,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
| Items of Interest
 ...As Gathered By The., Correspondents
GREEN HILL SLIPS.

Cotton picking is nearly over in this section.
 The rain that fell Friday was much appreciated here.
 Rev. Wm. Cooksey of Mena de livered an interesting sermon here Sunday afternoon.
 D. F. Little is ginning night and day; he slso raised between 50 and 65 acres of sweet potatoes. Ira Hilton, who has been in Okla homa for sometime, passed through Green Hill recently on his way home at Board Camp.
 Brown Hair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
ONE MORE FOR THE NUBIAN
J. A. ThOrntOn's Horse Takes His Third Consecutive Race, the
 2:30 Trot.

John Thornton Tuesda mighty re- nsiyed telegram from his brolh- sf, J. A., WHo is attending tn state fair at Hot Springs and watching hls horse, The Nubian, iu his races, stating that h ( lena srotF had won his taird race, the 2:So trot. No psrticu- lars as 10 time or number of heats were given.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
B0ULDERS FROM ROCKY

We'll, wasn't that rain fine ?
 Rev. J. H. Galloway will preach at Rocky Sunday.
 Miss Kitue Addison, who has been very sick for ten days, is much better.
 W. F. Earnest and J. B. Mag. gard have returned from al ex- tended trip 10 Oklahoma.
 Bro. Isaac Bates of Board
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Dutch Valley Boy Pleased,

l am much pleased that my last letter did not find the waste bas- ket and that The Star gave the little folks hearing. I have heard since that we are to have Prof. Trainer, our good teacher, again. Hurrah, boys. let's all be ready for school. Little Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Trading Iu Mena Wednssdau

Y. Harper, J. 5. Wood and !.
 LOU ot Cnerry H.ll; II. Jones and A. Murphy of Rust; 4. J. Cross. q. E. Weaver, H. Hilton, P. B' n1,,laggoid, \, 5. D. Hendrix, T. |. ' WILCOX and D. c. Parker of Board 6f,amp; <, 5. '. Luusfosd, ]. L. Dates and W N Guinn of Ink.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Medford, who have been at Maud, Ok, for some time are with homefolks again.
 School opened at Oak Hill Monday with Tom Embry as teacher. Golden Hair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
Notice.

The meeting at Potter school house being conducted by Rev. w. A. Swift will continue day and night through the week. On next Sun day there will be dinner on the ground and three services. Preach ing Il a. m, children s service 2. pm. and at 5. D. m. Rev. w. A. Swift will speak on his trip through Pales- ine-the land of Christ. Preaching on Sunday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

IN o1R LAST FAD" we talked you something about Special Values
 tbra and Shoes Long Coats 300 and We want you sell 20 yards of good M M Br0wn , Demest Sn a for a
 for e Same Shoe IL for S115 Same Shoe Tn sizes l2 to for s125 Now YOU won't anywhere else for this price We have abo 40 pairs Oyera regular SOO kd mostly large s that are going to sell for lots and lots things that were see them you would realize instant that they were big values Get in the habit of looking till find the Grand Leader then make your wants you'll glad of This store does things and there paying much for goods Your money yours and have ne rigbt spend it where will do the good
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
For Sale

Two lots, No. g, Block $. ana NO. z4' Block 4b, in Woodland Aadition to the city of Mem. for pa' SthO casn. Address Louis q M Meutin, P Q. Box r, Donald.
 '''S' La' lSS-42s If
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

w. W. Rowton returned Tues day from Womble where he has been for the past two weeks on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Miss Edna B. Harris of Ink, will leave Saturday for Amity, where she will attend school this winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

D ,, J. Spencer, cashier of the bank oi Cove, was in Mena lsst we week looking after business. Mr
 opsaccr IS an ardent lover of Cows and he insists that eve.vtb;ar S ' o' h' there, though he did;not
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

], ealganized Iron Flucs are sa s4'4 \ t' 4o'e ana cheap. Made by W.
 .s'nsoa. d-w lf
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
5. ". Oliver & Co.

Will sel! g lbs. of Y. C. sugar for Sl next Saturday, the 10th.
 i90 zt wit
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Anotlsr shipment ot ladiss MeKinuey's. q 5s. y |.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

ter at c. w. Petty's ore.
 Ben Mckinney of Grannis, was here Thursday on business.
 N. F. Richardson of Hat field, was here We dnesday on business.
 Dr. l.. o. Dickson got back Tuesday from a short business trip to Gillham.
 George Conklin of Hattou, was here Monday buying some liv, stock and fine chickens.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bud Bickle re. turned Sunday from two months visit in Oklahoma.
 A marriage license was issued Wednesday to J. A. Hughes and Miss L. D. Caudle of Hatfield.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. L. Johnson of Grannls, were here Wednesday on a business and shopping trip.
 Bun Mount has returned from Origgs, where he has been visit. Ing brother for several mouths.
 C. B. Lyons took his family to Boles, Scott County, Sunday for a visit with Mrs. Lyons parents.
 Dr. John Shibley of Lamar, Mo-, largely interested in Men property, IS here looking alter his interests.
 J. w. Brewer of Paris, Tex, is back for visit with relatives and friends near Oden. Hs always keeps in touch with this conntry through The Star.
 J. H. Hamby of Board Camp, has sold hIs farm and has gone to Stratford, Ok, to locate. He came through Mena Saturday with his family.
 W. A. Hamby and c. w. He'd ley, carpenters, are building ! uew home for J. c. Whit aker, iu the Divers Chape neigh borhood just west of town.
 Mrs. M. l.. Nichols and family have moved from Shady to Mena. Mrs. Nichols daughters nave been staying in Mena with rela tives during the winter months for several years.
 Nicholas Watkins was in town Monday to buy a casket for his 0 year old niece, EstelIa steel. who died Monday in Dallas. Her parents left only few days ago for Oklahoma.
 The 1T ends of Mrs. J. K. Vii kinson will be glad to hear that she IS getting along nicely. She has been moved 10 the home of her son, Charles Wilkinson. on Janssen avenue.
 J. l. Alley came home Satur. day on business from Mt. Ida where he went to attend court C. Il. Speer, county clerk of Montgomery county, came with nlm. They both returned 10 Mt Ida Monday morning.
 Fred Wigstrand has clesed deal with Edwin NJ. Sharn for loo acres of land adjoining his present home on the road between Bethesda Springs and Potter Ihe consideration was $500.
 George Sunderman is keepino up the good work of locat,ng man families in Polk eoun,y Auong the last are Fred paSsas man. wife and twa ess:;,asllf=a .-a William Wilkins, who came sron, Rosebud, Tex.
 D. J. Spencer, cashier of ,bs oank oi Cove, was iu Mena lace week looking after business. Mr openccr IS an ardent lover nf rovs a ana ne insists that everything is V h' 'nere' though he did;not
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

A. Tomli .soa. Fa''' Sy ",
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

eFday with two ba.es oi cotton. For oae, extra good staple, he re' ceiyed l3 l-2 cents.
 E. K. Bryant has abou; rec0v- cred his health. He returned here ll. and aunounces that he has no desire to try any other locatIop again.
 J. c. Crabtree moved his gro- ssry stock from the corner af Sherwood avenue and Mena street 10 the place formerly occu pied by Milham & Copelin at 903 aena street.
 Mrs. E. w Hamilton and chil- dren arrived Monday from Ada, Ok, 10 make their home here. Mir. Hamilton will he here Il about two weeks. He lived iu Meua several years ago aud had bakery here prior 10 hIs gong to Ada where he bought a bakery. He says, "there is DO place like Mena." !"
 General K. c. Shaver Tuesday moved his library from the court, mousse to the Cflice of Judge Wright Prickett in the Davis block. The generals library in ciudes probably as complete record ot the Civil war. both Of land fighting aud naval actions, as exists in Arkansas. His office furniture was moved some weeks go.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

say that a few showers would not be acceptable.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

]. E. Taylor was in town yes lerday with two ba.es ot cotton. For oae, extra good staple, he re' ceiyed l3 l-2 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

N. F. Richardson of Hat field, was here We dnesday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

George Sunderman is keepino up the good work Of locating Gsr. man families in Polk couniy
 Among the last are Fred Passe- man, man. wlfs and twe eas:iiiisalr eas:iiiisalrsn a William Wilkins, who came from Rosebud, Tex. o"'
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Tina McCrary is now cash ter at c. w. Petty's sore.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Ben Mckinney of Granuis, was here Thursday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Dr. L. o. Dickson got back Tuesday from a short business rip to Gillham.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

The IT euds of Mrs. J. K. Vii kinson will be glad to hear that she IS getting along nicely. She has been moved 10 the home of her son, Charles Wilkinson, on Jansen avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Nicholas Watkins was in town Monday to buy casket for his 0 year old niece, Estela Steel. who died Monday in Dallas. Her parents left only few days ago for Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

J. l. Alley came home Satur. day on business from Mt. Ida where he went to attend court U. Il. Speer, county clerk of Montgomery county, came with alm. They both returned 10 MI. Ida Monday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

Fred Wigstrand has clesed a deal with Edwin NJ. Sharp for ieo acres of land adjoining his present home on the road between Bethesda Springs and Potter. The consideration was $500.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-14

George Conklin of Hatton, was here Monday buying some live stock and fine chickens.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
PARIS. KENTUCKY FRIDAY. JUNE 4, 1909
High School Calendar.

The following is the calendar for the
commencement exercises of the Paris
High School:
Recital.
Glass Sermon. Sunday. June 9Th, by
Rev. q. W, Clark, at the Methodist
church, 7:9O p. m.
Annual Reception at City School,
Tuesday, June 9Th, 9 80 to 80 a. M,
and 2:50 to 4 80 p. m.
Grammar School Commencement
June 9th, Auditorium Public School
8 p. m.
High School Commencement, June
10th, Public School Auditorium, 8 80
p. m
Alumni Banquet. Public School
Building, Friday evening, June 18th,
at 8 100 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to all
these exercises, except the Alumni
Banquet, which is under the manage
ment of the Alumni Association.
CALENDAR OF COLORED SCHOOL.
Annual Reception, City School, Wed
nesday, June 9th, to 8 80 p. N.
Grammar School Commencement, 9TH
inst Colored Christian church, Friday
June 18th, 8 p. m.
Annual Sermon by Rev. Jos. Bond,
st. Paul's M. E. church, Sunday, June
18th, p. m.
High School Commencement, Audi
forum, new city school building, Mon
day, June !, p. m.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of the
G. w. B. m.

The Paris Auxiliary of the c. w.
B. M. of the Christian church, will
celebrate it's twenty-fifth anniversary
with birthday party in the church
parlor, today at 2:45 O'Clock. The
women of the congregation, especially
the young women and friends of the
Auxiliary are cordially invited to at
tend. The program Of three minute
talks" is as follows:
The Birthday of Our King Mrs.
Walter Payne.
The Birthday of our National c. w.
b. MFRS. u. b. Anderson.
Our Twenty Fifth AnDiversary-M Mrs.
Frank Lowry.
Cane Ridge-Mrs. John Stuart.
Solo-Mrs. Sutherland.
The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary OF
the Young Peoples Work-Miss Lucy
Slmms.
Our First Mission Band-Mrs. Rus
sell Mann.
Our Centennial-Mrs. VIM. MyaII.
Host esses-Mesdame Robt. GoggiD,
E. L. Harris, J. w. Thomas, j. T.
Hedges. W. +. Turner, j. w. Larkin.
Tom Morris, Roy Clendennin, w. K.
Scott, Thomas Funk, L. Henry Clay,
II. j. Butler. j. S. Sweeney, I. Heinz
Clay, Frank Kiser, B. F. Buckley
HOrd Mann, D. B. Anderson, Wnh
Parker. and Bette Brown.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Elect New Officers.

At meeting Of the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the Paris Commercial Club, on
Wednesday night Mr.. Buckner Wood
ford, Jr., was elected Treasurer. Mr.
B. +. AdcOck, Secretary and Mr. Ru-
dolph Davis Assistant Secretary.
The next thing the Commercial Club
will. take, up will be the boosting" of
The Bourbon County Fair. Their ac-
tive work last year in this line proved
that it had the desired effect. Then
will come the repetition Of the big pic
mic Of last year. This year the picnic
will be held in August instead of July.
This will be after the farmers busy
season is over, giving erybody a
chance to attend and take part in the
festivities.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Fiscal Court Meets.

The Bourbon County Fiscal Court
was convened yesterday morning by
Judge Denis Dund on in its regular
monthly session. Present, Justices L..
j. Fretwell, E. P. Thomas0n, j. II.
Hopkins, J. ]. Redmon and j. I. Bar
low.
Turnpike Supervisor Claude Redmon
read his monthly report, which was re-
ceived and filed.
Claims for turnpike repairs amount
ington 81, $3.50. were allowed and or
dered paid.
The following claims for sheep that
had been killed by dogs were certified
to the State Auditor for payment: r.
B. Hutchcraft $40. 90; Nelson Mason,
$500; J.. A. Wagner, $500; J. A. But
Ter. $17.00 Wallace Shannon, S56. 0G ;
Jas. B. Woodford, $500; Frank Col
Inns, $1,000; w. F. Cain, $1,000; John
w. Wright. $500; J. N. Kendall,
$500; w. o. Shropshire, $1,000. There
were claims presented for almost dou-
bic the above list that we're not certified
to, but passed to next court.
Order ed that the sum of $500 be ap-
propriated to Supervisor Redmon for
repairs on turnpikes for month Of June.
Ordered that the County build a
bridge on the Flat Rock and Jackst0wn
turnpike over Brush Greek, and the
committee heretofore appointed.
'Squires Fretwell and Claybrook. are
auth Jrized to receive bids and let coil
tracts for same. Ordered that County
Treasurer S. E. Bedford borrow $4,000
from the Bourbon Bank for the use or
Bourbon county, and to execute a note
for same made payable December Z,
1909.
Miscellaneous claims W1re allowed
amounting to 1892. AZ.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Memorial Services.

Rathbone Lodge, K. of P, will OBJ
serve Sunday June Is. as decoration
day, when the graves Of the deceased
brothers of the local order will be
strewn with flowers and an appropriate
program rendered in their memory.
The day will be marked by the unveil-
ing OF handsome monument erected
to the memory of Andrew Jackson
Lovely. who during his life was promi-
nent in the affairs of the order and
after whom the uniform Rank of Rath-
bone Lodge, was named A number
of prominent speakers will he present
on this occasion and deliver appro-
pirate addresses.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
A FEW SUGGESTIONS.

Diamond rings, IoCkeis,
watches, necklaces, cuff but
tons, dainty bar bins, shirt
waist pins, scarf PHI S, and a
hundred varieties in silver
novelties make most aCCepta-
Bile Graduating Gifts. Don't
fail to see DIR stock.
SHIRE & FlTHIAN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Attend Simon's Removal Sale.
MATRIMONIAL.

Mr.. Roger Talbot. of North Mid
dletown, this. county, I9 years of age,
and Miss Lula 1urley, the pretty To-
year-old daughter of Mrs. Ella Turley,
Of Winchester, were united in marriage
at Lexington Wednesday. The groom
is son of Mr.. G. E. TalhOtt, and is a
prosperous and popular young farmer.
The wedding was not an elopement,
the young people preferring a quiet
wedding in Lexington.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Fresh Fish Today.

Nice fresh shipment of fish of all
kinds today and tomorrow. Both
phones, quick delivery.
VIM. SAUER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
NOTICE.

Wall paper of ali kinds for
sale. Am working four first
class paper hangers. We are
prepared to hang paper at
once. Call and make your
selections.
AT GEO. w. DAVIS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Attend Simon's Removal Sale.
BIRTHS.

Born, on June l, to the wife of
Martin Stegal, daughter.
Born, at Richmond, on May 80, to
the wife of Judge Rhodes Shankelford,
nee Annie Clay, of Bourbon. a son.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Attend Simon's Removal Sale
Hammocks.

We have the largest assortment of
hammocks to select from that we have
ever had. Come in and lock them over.
j. L. HINTON. /.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Closed Thursday and Friday.

My store will be closedeon Thursday
and Friday, June and 4, TO arrange
stock and mark down prices for the
great Removal Sale.
HARRY SIMON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04

Give Green Trading Stamps.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Remember, Friday and saturday

Pint cups st two cents each and
wash pans at nina cents each in onyx
exameled ware at VIM. Sauer's grocery
Friday and Saturday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Eastern Parties Have Option on
Baptist Church Property.

We understand that big New York
firm has an option en- the Baptist church
property, on the corner Of Main and
Sixth streets. County Surveyor Ben
F. Bedford was. busy surveying the Let
yesterday to forward plat to the par
ties that hold the option. If the deal
goes through it is said there will be a
mammoth business house erected on
the site and one of the biggest ten cent
establishments in Central Kentucky
will be Opened.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-06-04
Simon's Sale.

Lace curtains at sacrifice prices dur
ing Harry Simon great Removal Sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Millinery
CARNEGIE HURTBY
 FALL ON THE ICE

New York, December 27.-Andrew Car negie slipped on an icy spot while walk ing around the reservoir in Central park today and suffered a painful injury to his left knee. He was unable to be present at dinner at his home tonight which he gave to Governor Hughes, Pres ident Butler of Columbia university and others, and he was also unable to at tend the meeting of the American His torical association and American Eco homie association at Carnegie hall to- night.
 At the Carnegie home it was said that his condition was not serious, but that he had remained in his room on the ad- vice of physicians.
 MT. Carnegie had arranged for the din- her several weeks ago and had invited among others President Taft The Pres ident was unable to come to New York on account of the storm. The other guests assembled this evening. however, and were informed that MT. Carnegie had had slight accident but that 1t was his desire that the dinner proceed without him. In his absence Dr. Henry Smith Pritchett, president of the Carnegie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28

Foundation for the Advancement Teaching, presided.
 After the dinner, the guests wer Carnegie hall. S
 MT Carnegie was taking one ol usual constitutionals\ in the park ? he is familiar figure on the walks iv the accident occurred He slipped fell heavily on his knee and was u to regain his feet For several mi he lay prostrate, for the walk wa most deserted at the time. Final park employe saw his plight anf sisted him to the shelter of an old near the reservoir.
 A man who said he was frier MT. Carnegie, but who withheld his arrived at this juncture and summo. cab from a nearby stand on Fifth nue. The two then made a ''pac dle" with their hands and seated this the injured man was carried, cab and taken home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
 ARRIVES IN CUBA

Havana. December 27.-William Jen- nings Bryan, en route to Jamaica, ar rived here this morning. He was en- tertained at breakfast by the Ameri- can minister, Edwin V. Morgan. The guests included the vice president of Cuba, Alfredo Zayas, Brigadier General Ashbert. governor of Havana province; Col. Orestes Ferrera, president of the house of representatives. and other Cuban officials, as well prominent members of the American colony.
 MT. Bryan made brief address, ex- pressive of the cordial good wishes of the people of the United States toward Cuba. Afterward he was presented by Minister Morgan to President Gomez. MT. Bryan left tonight for Santiago.
 Miami, Fla. December 27.-william J. Bryan left here yesterday for Knights Key. going thence to Jamaica. where he will join his family. He was greatly improved in health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
China Makes Complaint,

Picking, December 27.-The Oh government today formally compl; to Japan against the violation O Manchurian telegraph convantio 1908. The complaint consisted ol counts, which purported to show the Japanese were guilty of extel telegraph and telephone lines and fic in Manchuria. China appeaIs ! Japanese foreign office, which s' the telegraph convention, to terri this violation of the agreement. continue the payment of teleS- royalties, which the Japanese l
 ment suspended two months aga