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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
TWICE BREAK IN
 DOOR OF CAPITOL
And Twice Caldwell & Drake's Watch. man Replaces It. Following Action of Capitol Commissioners in
 Taking Possession.

Little Rock, July lb.--The state capitol commission assumed actu. al possession of the new capital building yesterday morning, af- ter breaking open the door which had been nailed up by order of Caldwell X Drake and put five carpenters and fifteen convicts to work preparing the building for the resumption of the work of construction. The door was broken open by c. A. DeLam- bert, the engineer who was plac- ed n charge of the building re- gently by the commission, and by order of Governor Donag hey.
 Joe Thompson, the negro watchman, who has been looking after the building for Caldwell X Drake for several months, notified Tom Wilson, the local represent- ative of tho contractors, that forcible entrance had been made 10 the buildlng, and in accordance with the instructions of Mir. Will. son the watchman nailed up the door when the force left the build ing for dinner. On the return of the workmen the door was again broken open and the work of de- molishing injured portions of the building was resumed. When the men quit work at night Thompson again nailed up the door.
 The members of the Commits sion and the two New York eugi. neers, assistants of Cass Gilbert, the architect, arrived at the building about 10 o'clock and af ter brief conference put the car penters and convicts to work.
 Convicts Hired at SO Cents Each.
 Previous to tbe meeting of the commission the F en it tiary Board held a short session a. which 1t was ordered that tho su- perintendent be directed to deliver to the Statc Capitol Commission 100 convicts or less upon the agreement of the commission to pay 50 cents per day for each con vict, to pay the expenses of guards and maintenance.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
PRINTING CONTRACTS
State Board Awards the Work to Many Firms Over the State-Mena
 Man a Bidder.
From the Hot Springs Bulletin.

From the Hot Springs Bulletin.
 Tue following are the firms to which the state printing board, composed of the governor, the secretary of state and the auditor awarded contracts for printing:
 School laws, journals of the legislature, governors message s and report of the commissioner of mines manufacturers and agricul- ture, Batesville Printing Comp ny; blank books, road laws, acts of the legislature, biennial re- ports of the superintendent of public instruction, treasurer. land commissioner, charitable institu- tions, University of Arkansas, secretary of state, briefs of attor- ney general, general legislative printing and Photographic work, Arkansas Democrat Printing and Lithographing Company of Lit tie Rock: tax books, Central Printing Company of Little Rock; poll tax receipts and miscella- neous contract, Adams Printing Company of Pine Bluff; Supreme Court calendars and general job printing contract; World Publish ing Company of Helena; auditor s report, Tuunah &Pittard of Lit tie Rock; poll books, Weldon, Williams & Lick, Fort Smith; school registers and Railroad Commission report, Robins Print jag Company of Conway.
 H. P. Robie, formerly of the Mena Democrat, was bidder for some of the work.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
HUNDREDS ENJOYED
 THE BAND CONCERT
W. U. W. Band Rendered Program From Band Stand Built in Jansen Park by the Knights of Pyth-
 ias- Much Applause.

The announcement in The Star that the w. o. w. band would give concert in Janssen Park Friday night resulted in a throng estimated at 1900, being present for the first number and remained for the last, giving free applause to the efforts of the boys, which, under the direction of Prof. c. w. Mover, their instructor who is a musician of unexcelled tal- lent, were considered unusual considering the brief time since practice began. The circular drive way was pretty well filled with vehicles, and the hundreds on foot crowded around the hand some band stand, the gift of the K of P. lodge, sat in the park seats or strolled about the park, so as to get full benefit of both music and the pleasant surround ings.
 Other concerts of similar char acter will be give by the band at frequent intervals during the sum- mer and fall.
 Following is roster of the w. o. w. band:
 Prot. c. w. Mover, director; J. w. Tweedy, solo cornet; Gil bert McMillan, solo cornet; Jesse Cox, 1st cornet; Burt Todd, lst cornet; Fred Lewis, 2ud and 3rd cornet; c. D. Johnston, 2nd and 3rd cornet; Hallie Moore, 2nd and 3rd cornet; Burt Wood, B fiat clarionet; Walter Richards, B Hat clarionet; Frank Rosback, B flat clarionet; Charles Wilkerson, E flat clarlonet; Erwin Moore, picco- 10; Lum Salyers, melophone; Lon Eddy, solo alto; Oscar Robertson, lst and 2ud alto; Jasper Middle ton, 1st and 2nd alto; A. c. Briggs, 2nd and 3rd alto; Clyde Varley, slide trombone; Hug h Stapp, valve trombone; Fred O Baugh, baritone; Tom Powell, baritone; Muf Montgomery, tu- ba; Charles Judd, tuba; c. Gift, tenor drum; F. c. Rogers, bass drum.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
PRESIDENT TAFT WOULD
 ISSUE PANAMA BONDS
Secretary of Treasury Would Be Elm powered to Sell Them as the
 Treasury Needed Funds.

Washington, July 17.-Congress will be asked al the instance of President Taft to authorize the issuance oi bends to tho extent of the latest esti nfate of the cost of the Panama canal This issue wosid be in lieu of that proposed in the rider to the Payne tarlff bill tStricken out in the senafe) Authorizing the issuance of 40,000 900 in bonds 10 reimburse the gener al fund of the treasury lpr the pur chase of the canal property
 The Goethals estimate of S397, ,000 900 as the cost of the canal complete was used as a basis for the proposed bond issue.
 The secretary af the treasur, would bo empowered to issue tho bonds from lime to lime as the money IS needed, at interest not to exceed three per cent. lust now the sccre tary of the treasury is anxious 10 re. imburse the working balance in the treasury and out Of the first Issue of bonds this balance would receive the sum of $5o,000.o00 made up of the purchase price for the canal com, pany's property. and the slo000 .00o paid out of tho general fund for the parchase of the canal zone.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
MENA HORSES 60 FAST
The Nubian Beat Bessie Three Times Around Fair Grounds Track by
 Half Length in 2:253.4.

Jim Thornton, who owns the handsome black Wilkes, The Nn- bian, and Charles Davis, who is driving Carl Kienes brown mare, Bessie, undoubtedly broke all Polk county records for fast trot. ting at the fair grounds track Friday evening, going three laps, almost exactly fifteen-six- teenths of mile, in minutes 25M seconds, The Nubiau win ming by about four feet. This is really a remarkable performance, considering the limited training of the horses, and, even more, the short turns and rough track.
 Mir. Thornton and Mir. Davis have been driving the horses on the track for several weeks, grad ually getting them used to the going, but not until yesterday did they ever really give them race, when, as one of them remarked, they decided to drive three laps just as though a ten thousand purse was at stake. After pre- limiuary warming up the animals were sent away, carefully timed with stop-watch, Bessie, draw. ing heavy road cart, was given the pole, while The Nubian took the outside, drawing a 60-pound racing cart. For most of the dis tance they worked like a team, and not until the finish line was crossed, was 1t possible to pick the winner. At every turn the trotters had to be slowed down 10 save risk of injury, very much reducing the speed of the race.
 These horses will be kept in training and race between them will, it Is expected, be a feature one day at the fair in August.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
LUMBER PLANT
 ORDERED SOLD
M. P. 0lney. as Special Chancellor, Orders Sale of Mena Lumber Com pany's Mill and Lumber-Aug.
 2 Named as Date of Sale.

Friday an adjourned term of chancery court was held to act upon the application of the National Bank of Mena and N. M. Roach to sell the property of the Mena Lumber Co.,. involved in suit pending, styled John Layson vs. Mena Lumber Co.,, ct al, and in which the National Bank and N. M. Roach had inter- vened. Judge Shaver being dis qualified by reason of his being on the Board of Directors of the Ma tional Bank of Mena, the bar elected Mark P. Olney special chancellor to pass upon the application for sale: Upon the final hearing it is intended that Judge Bourland of Fort Smith will exchange circuits with Judge Shaver and pass upon the case.
 An order was made by Special Chancellor Olney Friday to sell the entire plant, subject to three ac- counts for machinery, wherein title was retained and the sale to the pub lic at the court house August 2, and for one third cash and the balance on three months time. Arthur Scog- gins was appointed appraisee to act with M. A. Stratton, receiver in list ing the property and fixing valua- tion thereon.
 The receiver was directed to man. ufacture into lumber all logs on the skidways. The entire plant consist ing of planer mills and lumber will be sold and then all creditors will in- tervene and the rights of all deter mined by the court.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
COLLECTORS SETTLEMENT
County and City Funds Turned Oyer to Treasurer To Little Rock
 With State Funds.

riff-Collector Cunningham has finished balancing up his ac- counts and has turned over to the city and county treasurers the amounts due from him. Sum- day, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Bratcher, MT. Cunning ham left. for Little Rock to turn in the amounts due the state from Polk county and make set. clement with the state treasurer.
 The amounts of taxes collected for the various funds are as fol lows:
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
PERSIAN SHAH HAS ABDICATED
Flight of the Ruler to the Russian Embassy Means Surrender to
 NatlonaIists.

Teheran. Persia, July 1.-The fact that the shah of Persia took refuge in the Russian legation here this morning is accepted as tantamonnt 10 his abdieation of the throne. and arrangements are on foot to organize 2 provisional government pending the appointment of regent.
 If is probable that the successful rcvolutionaries will choose Moham- med Ali, the ex-ruler's son, to rule the state. Mohammed Ali is a minor and will be under a regent. It Is also probable that the uncle of the dethroned shah. zill Is Sultan, who is at present in Europe, will be given this post.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
Testing Coast Defense Guns.

Honolulu. July 17.-Under the di- rection of Capt. Wm P. Platt of the ordinance department, the eight great mortars of the Fort Ruger defenses on Diamond Head Point were fired for
 he first time. The test of the guns which command the only approach to Honolulu harbor and are the first If the coast defenses to be installed, proved thoroughly satisfactory.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
They All Want Land.

Missoula. Mont. July 17-The scramble for homes in the Flathead Indian reservation is on in earnest Within the first hour more than 1,00L applicants were registered. A rush commenced again after seven o'clock and from that time until the noon hour almost every one of the l5 reg istsation offices in the city was filled.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
Wheat Prices TumbIed.

Chicago, July 17.-Whest for July delivery. performed a lofty tumbling act on the board of trade. first ad- yancing two cents above the high rec. ord mark for the season established on the preceding session and then dropping nearly seven cents The best mark reached was sl29 At the close the prices was 3ls to 3A cents below the final figures of the previous day.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
BOIL wEEvIL AZ POTTER
". I. Richie Finds them Scattered all
 Through Field.

w. T. Richie, farmer near Pot ter, brought specimens of the boil weevil to The Star Satur- day, which he finds in practic- ally ali parts of his cotton patch. seven acres in extent. He feels that his chances for a crop are very small.
 So far as reported, this is the fartherest north the weevil has been found in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

London, July 17.--Special dispatches received here from Athens say that 300 persons were killed or injured by the earthquake that took place yesterday in the province of Ella, in Southern Greece The damage to property also was very great Hot water Is flowing today from many of the springs In the stricken district, while the water in the rivers and brooks has turned a red fish color.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

London. July 17.-A dispatch to a London news bureau from Athens says that a violent earthquake has oc. cured in Southern Greece. resulting In considerable loss of life and dam age to property. Twenty persons are reported dead and hundred injured at one village. and three other vil- lages suffered heavily The despatch adds that when the details are learn ed it Is likely that the casualty list will be greatly increased.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
win Tell of oklahoma,s Greatness

I.awton, Okla. July 16.--Delegates from 20 Oklahoma towns met here and organized the District Federation of Commercial clubs. electlng F. r, Dun lap. Hobart, OK, president : 4e avow. ed purpose of the organization is to give publicity to the resources of Southwestern Oklahoma and to induce railroads and other industries to in crease their activity in that part of the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled hs giving Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after each operation of the bow els more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is sale and sure. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Delay in commencing treatment for a slight irregularity that could have been cured quickly by Fcley's Kidney Remedy may result in serious kid- ney disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy builds up the worn out tissues and strengthens these organs Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
No Spoony Business.

For Chills, Malaria and Biliousness Cheatham's Laxative Tablets are cer- tainly very fine. No bad effects as with quininc. Then they are so con- venient; can carry them in the pocket and no spoon is necessary. They are an ideal remedy. Geo. Westlake.
 25c per box. For sale by all drug gists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
A Good Chance

For Sale or will exchange for unimproved land, my farm three miles from Cove, quite we'll inn proved, l93 acres being sw wA Sec. C Twp. 4, K. 3l.
 +. c. Lovrien, 98 Ct 27 At Humbolt [.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
liowdyi

How's your liver7 If not in first class condition, doing full duty and giving entire satisfaction Simmons $ Liver Purifier will fix it so you'll think its gone its troubles will be gone. Put up in tin boxes only. Price 25c per box, For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
Teachers and School Directors

Who wish their boys taught the
 United States system of descrih-
 ng land by numbers, can get a arge wall map of Polk county. one inch to the mile, at Nails Bookstore, in Mens, for cue dol far. 27 In
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Ship us your eggs and poultry ot all kinds. We pay you the highest market price, charge no commission 1T al, aad give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan. sas National isank, Hot Springs. Ark. Communicate with q 1s
 Address, Watson Bros., POI srd St., Hot Springs, Az. VI
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

A son has been born to the Princess ie Sagan. who was Miss Anna Gould or New York, Prince Helie de Sagan and Mime. Anna Gould were married July [. 1908 after her divorce from Count Boni de Castellane.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
SERVICE AGAIN REGULAR
Train Service on Kansas City Southern.
 Interrupted by Floods, Resumed.

After being badly demoralized for more than a week by floods in the Missouri division, the Kansas City Southern is again running it's trains practically on schedule time, both passenger and freight.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
AN EARTHQUAKE IN GREECE
Several Villages Were Destroyed in Province of Els and Many Peo-
 pie PerIshed.

Athens. Greece, July 17-An earth. quake has occurred in the province of Ellis. the capital of which is Jyrgos. Several villages were destroyed and many people perished. The material loss is heavy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Many people with chronic throat and lung trouble have found comfort and relief in Foley's Honey and Tar as it cures stubborn coughs after other treatment has failed. l.. M. Ruggles, Reasnor, Ia, writes: "The doctors said i had consumption, and got no better until 1 tool. Foley's Honey and Tar It stopped the hemorrhages and pain in my lungs and they are now as sound as bullets. '' Sold by gil drug gists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22
Two Farms for Sale.

One 4Oa fruit farm, l1z miles east ot Grannis; and one 16Oa, lH miles south of Graunis. If inter. ested, please write for prices.
 George s. Danrer, z4 Zm Grannis, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gently stimulate the liver and bowels to expcl poisonous matter, cleanse the system, cure constipation and sick headache. Sold by all
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-22

Whippoorwill Peas wanted at the Mena Wholesale Grocery ICompany. 25 If
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-18
Young Man

Money invested in land is we'll in-
vested and sure to make good returns
to the investor in a short time, COM
paratively speaking. A few years
ago IN the vicinity of the city of
Watertown land could have been bought
for third of the price now demanded
and paid. Land is increasing in val
ue everywhere and will continue to
incrase in value as the years roll by.
Unlike other kinds of property, it
will never depreciate and there is no
better investment for a young man
who has few hundred dollars with
which to make the first payment upon
quarter section. The undersigned
is agent for the sale of lan6s improved
and unimproved in South Dakota
ranging in price from 500 for unim-
proved to S35 for improved lands
near good towns and railroads. Those
who may be interested, can call at
the Leader Office, Watertown, Wis,
and talk with P. H. Swift, ageut.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-18
Brief, But to the Point

Undoubtedly the most important
of the law is what is popularity
known as the benzoate of soda meas
ure. Although this Is short, it says
much in few Tires. 1t provides
absolutely that no person, or corpora
tion or servant, or agent of a corpor-
alton. shall sell or expose for sale
any article of food that contains ben
zoic acid or benzoates. Violation of
this act is to be punished by fine of
not less than S25 or more than Sl0O,
or by imprisonment from 80 to 12G
days. This act goes into effect July
1. 1909. Therefore at this time, a few
hundred grocery stores in Wisconsin
will have to remove from their
shelves certain pretty bottles co.,
tanning beautifully colored catsup ane
other delicious looking appetizers.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-18
VOLUME XIX
GRADUATES AT N. w. u.
TWenty-three to Receive De,
0Tees at Commencement

Henry Koch of Caledonia, Wis,
will deliver the valedictory address at
the commencement exercises of North
western university on June %. Sig
mund Probst of Hustisford, Wis, will
give the English oration, and Alex
ander Sitz OF Marshfield, an address
in Latin in conformity with an old
custom. A class of twenty three Will
receive the degree of bachelor OF arts,
being the largest number in the his
tory of the Northwestern. The
school of commerce will graduate
four. in the afternoon, the alumni
will meet in a business session. Ex-
tensive arrangements have been made
for the celebrating of the forty fifth
anniversary of the college III the
evening, which will be- attended by
many former students. Prof. John
Moussa will officiete as toastmaster.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-18
Grim Alarm of War

Wednesday. the Bulgarians went on
another strike, being dissatisfied with
boss who charged them from So to
SIS head for job and then would
discharge them without cause and
refuse to return to them the money
they had paid for the privilege of
working. The strikers were then
ordered to leave the camp just east of
the city and they refused TO go until
they had been paid their labor.
The sheriff of the county was rele-
phoned for to come and cast the poor
devils out and upon his arrival swore
in twenty deputies and they marched
away as bold as sheep to the scene of
conflict, some armed with revolvers
and enc with rifle as big as jackass
howister. Upon reaching the camp
they found everything orderly and
quiet. There were three gangs of men
of about seventy-five each. only one
gang, however, teing troublesome and
if what they say is true, they have a
right to be dissatisfied. if not posi-
lively warlike. After Sheriff Shower
had talked with the leaders, be
learned that they were willing to va
NOSE the camp when they had received
their pay for labor performed, viii ch
certainly was reasonable demand
and the money was sent for, to pay
them.. 1t was tempest in a tea-
pot' and all will rejoice that neither
the sheriff nor any of his deputies
met with an inSlorious death on the
CORY field of battle with the terrible
Bulgarians, who only wanted bread
until they received their pay which
they had right to demand and ex-
pecr.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-18
Talk of Changing Name

For forty-five years. the North
western University has been doing
grand work in educating young men
to become moral and intellectual
forces in The world. A large number
have been graduated from the institu-
tion to enter the professions and bust
ness pursuits, all of whom look with
pride upon their alma mater, the good
old Northwestern University and
would dislike to have its name
changed which is now prosposed. for
no name that might be suggested
could take it's place in their affections.
In recent meeting of the board of
trustees of the institution, there was
some talk of substituting the word
"coll.ge'' for that of University.
In the judgment of the writer, should
the name be changed as suggested it
would not be sufficiently distinctive,
tor the Northwestern" is a relstive
term and does not express locality
which is very important in giving a
name to \ school of the size and i'm
portance of tie University. Should
it be decided to change the name. the
writer who is friend to the school,
will be pardoned for suggesting the
name of Watsrtown Lutheran College,
which would bring it into closer rela-
tionship with the people of this city,
because then it would be distinctively
home institution, one in which all
could take an interest and pride, for
it would represent the city and adver-
tise and be advertised by Watertown,
VIII .ch is becoming city of marked
prominence In the state. Yet, the old
name is good enough and ever will be
to those who have gone out of its
halls TO enter the activities of life.