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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-03-04

'--hougn Ii rains there nine months
in the year, British Gulana's ROADS
have been so well bui't that muddy
one seldom If ever is found.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-03-04

Northern New York grangers VIII,
probably have the annual outing at
Thousand Islands In August.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
BYSTANDER VICTIM
 AWARDED $5,z97.4O
J. F. Fortner Is Awarded a Default Judgment by Jury for Shot in From James Phil
 lips Gun.

Little Rock. May 5.-For a wound inflicted by a stray shot which he meant for Ben Stewart, his former son-in-law. judgment for $5, ,297 40 was yesterday returned against James Phillips by jury in the sec ond division of the circuit court in favor of J. F. For tner, who was the victim of the wandering bullet. Phillips trial on charge of assault with intent to kill Ben Stewart is set for today in the first division of the circuit court.
 The incident occurred December 2S in the Bodfish saloon on Main street. Stewart was sGanding at bar, and Fortner, with several oth- CTS, was not far from him Phillips entered and opened fire. Stewart was shot m the arm and stray bull let struck Fortner in the arm. Stewart killed Phillips son two years ago. o.and served one year in. the peni- tentiary for manslaughter. The shooting last December was the re- suit of the former killing.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
ALIVE BUT IN PRISON.
CREW OF AMERICAN WHALEh THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN
 LOST ARE LOCATED.
\ SEAMAN TELLS \ STARTLING STORY
Declares the Carrie D. Knowles Sailed
 Into Venezuelan Port in Distress Five Years Ago and Were Cast Into Prison by the Authorities Where They Have Since Remained.

Klngstown, St Vincent, B. W. l., May Tt may be that Capt Collin Stephenson, and the crew of the American whaling ship Carrie b Knowles, long since thought to have been lost at sea, are still alive in Q Venezuelan prison. An American seaman, who gives the name of Payne an escaped prisoner from Venezuela has made his way to Kingstown where he la,d before the authorities an astounding story of the seizure of the Carrie D. Knowles at Vene zuelan port, where she arrived five years ago in distress and the incar. ceration by the Venezuelans of the captain and his men.
 So convinced are the authorities here that there Is truth in Payne's story that they have taken down his full statement and have already taken steps looking to a speedy and thor ough investigation of the case.
 On January 27, 1904. the Carrie D Knowles sailed from provincetown Mass. on a whaling voyage. Her cap tain was Collin Stephenson and her first mate H. A. Martin. In addition she carried crew of about a dozen men. These are the names as given by Payne to the authorities here, and as far as he could remember the names of the members of the crew: Wallace, Warner, Robertson. Hazell, Sam, Davis, Pierre, Grant. Lewis and John Payne asserts positively that all of these men are at the present time confined in a Venezuelan prison.
 The vessel was supposed to have been lost In a West Indian storm with all hands. Some of the men belonged in St. Vincent, and after all hope was given up of their return, their rela- lives put on mourning, and the local insurance company eventually paid the claims against it, on the assump- ton that the sailors were dead.
 The Story Payne told to the police yesterday caused great excitement not only because of the seriousness of the charges against the Venezuelan authorities, but because 1t added an other to the many tales which have reached St Vincent concerning the nigh handed methods adopted by the yenezuelans under the administration of Castro.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
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l If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors. If you have blood poison, cancer, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, i'isings and pumps. swell ings or superating sores, scabhy pimp y skin, ulcers, bone pains. catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease. take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal. aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Go , Atlanta. Ga E. B. R. IS es- pecially advised for chronic, q CD seated cases of b,ocd or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena. Ark, by ". (. Vandiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
ID IMPEACH JUDGES
EcaMAL CHARGES TO BE MADE AGAINST PHILIPS AND
 MCPHERSON.
MURPHY OF MISSOURI TO TAKE ACTION
Addressed the House on Question of Personal Privilege Regarding Let ter to Attorney General From At torney Haeerman of Kansas City Fucker Stands by Murphy.

Washington, May 7.-At the eonclu- sion of lengthy statement Tn me house to-day regarding his resolution of inquir~ Into the official conduct or Judge McPherson and Judge Philips of the federal court, Representative Murphy of that state announced that he would present formal charges of impeachment
 MT. Murphy brought the matter up as question of personal privilege The resolution involves the conduct of the judges in relation 10 the two cent passenger fare litigation and the maximum freight law of Missouri MT Murphy had read some news paper dispatches to the effect that Frank Hagerman, attorney for IS rail- roads, had telegraphed the Attorney General of the United States alleging that the charges in the Murphy reso- l lution was "an outrageous tissue of misrepresentation by one who had no knowledge of the facts" He said he | had confirmed the fact that such a telegram had been received by Attor- ney General Wickersham.
 Mir. Clayton of Alabama. a member of the judiciary committee, objected, saying the argument was not one of personal privilege.
 Speaker Cannon ruled that MT Mur- phy was within his rights and could continue, but he had not proceeded lar when Mir Henry of Texas. another member of the judiciary committee, stopped him with an inquiry as to whether he did not intend to formally bring In charges of impeachment.
 The Missouri member, however, did not give a direct answer, but con tinued his recital of the charges con tained in his resolution. He called on Mir. Rucker. his colleague. to substan- tiate what he was saying
 | Mir. Fucker did 30, and declared that Judge Philips should have been im- peached 20 years ago.
 Several times MT. Payne. the ma iority leader. objected, saying that MT. Murphy could not yield for debate. Later he again objected on the ground that MT Murphy was travelling out side the issue raised by the Hagerman telegram and the preamble of the reso- luson.
 Again on passing on the objection. Speaker Cannon ruled in favor of MT. Murphy, remarking that the telegram Is pretty broad"
 | Continuing Mir Murphy denied that the state of Missouri had been accord cd every courtesy in the rate cases as was stated in Mir. Hagerman's tele gram. The state, he declared, had nc knowledge or notice whatever of the first injunction In those cases.
 T am asking the congress of the United States" he said, to give back
 o us that government which you hand cd to us when you admitted us as a state in the Union by requiring the federal judiciary in the western dis trict of Missouri to proceed along or | derly and decent lines in the execu
 ion of the law"
 The house then adjourned and i'm mediately thereafter MT. Murphy noti led members of the judiciary com 'nittee that he would at once formu
 late formal charges of .mpearhment 1 against the two judges.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
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 One of the products of that class. of known component parts, an Ethical remedy, approved by physicians and com mended by the Well-Informed of the World as valuable and wholesome family laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. To get it's beneficial effects always buy the genuine, manu- facturod by the California Fig Syrup Co, only. and for ssle by all leading druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Ardmore Ia stiIl on the Map.

Guthrie, Ok. May 7.--According to information received here today. there was no loss of life nor serious damages to property In the storm that struck Ardmore, Ok, last night A heavy wind deinoralized wire communication for several hours. and the repor spread that the town had been de stroyed. Wire facilities were still bad ly crippled to-day. but enough was learned to show that the wind dld no damage even small houses.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Good Liniment.

You will hunt good while before you find a preparation that is equal to Characteristic Liniment as cure for muscular rheumatic pains, for the cure of sprains and soreness of the muscles. In case of rheumatism and sciatica itrelieves pain ana makes sleep and rest possible. In case of sprains 1t relieves the soreness and restores the parts to a healthy condition in one-third the time required by the usual treatment. It is equally valu- able for lame back and all deep seated muscular pains. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Arrested al,saed Nian,riders.

Waverly, Tenn. May. 7,-The eli max to a day of sensational testi- mony In the trial of the IS alleged nightriders here, came last night ln the arrest of Wm. Fortner, on a bench warrant issued by Judge Cook, who is presiding in the trial. It Is charged that Fortner was with band of nightrlders who whipped squire Reece on october 15 last; that he presented a pistol at Reece's front door. while VIII Norman. the al ,eged leader, who has fled entered the house. Fortner Is in jail under g heavy guard
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13

Kansas City, May 6.-Murphy and nis anti-federal judge resolution weren't mentioned in the United States court this morning and Attor- lucy General Major didn't go to jail Judge Philips and Judge McPherson, the objects of the Murphy attack, were both in court, but the visitors who ex- pected to see some fireworks were dis- appointed. There were no explosions. Mir. Major evidently was not guilty of violating the Philips injunction when se filed quo warranto proceedings against the railroads.
 It was a phase of the issouri pas senger rate litigation that was up. After discussion from the bench by Judge Philips In which he defended he practice of the federal court in granting injunctions, he retired from he room and Judge McPherson heard arguments on the application for an
 injunction against the circuit court in St. Louis.
 Some formal papers were filed in
 he case and then Frank Hagerman, representing the railroads, asked If he night cross-examine Attorney General Major Sanford B. Ladd, one of the states attorneys. said that the pro ceeding was unusual, but finally Major consented to take the stand
 Hagerman questioned the attorney general in regard to his quo warranto suit filed yesterday in the supreme ourt of Missouri
 What do you charge in the suit?' he railway counsel asked.
 q accuse the railroads of Missouri, " Major ,replied, "of entering Into an agreement and conspiracy to charge rates. This stiles competition and such action is in violation of the state law. My suit has nothing to do with the fixing of rates. It merely charges that there has been a conspiracy"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Bad Attack of Dysentary Cured

''An honored citizen of this town was suffering from a severe attack of dysentery. He told friend if he could obtain bottle of Chamberlain $ Collc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Reme- dy, he felt conhdeD. of being cured. he having used this remedy in the West He was told that l kept it in stock and lost no time in obtaining it. and was promptly cured, says Nj. l. Leach, druggist of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by Jackson Drug Co, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
A counserteIter at zs Years.

Fort Scott, Kan, May 6.-Dr. J. Connterman of New Albany, 75 years old, pleaded guilty before Judge Pol, lock in the United States district court here yesterday to the charge of counterfeiting. Tn view of his age. his service in the Civil war and the fact that he is no< considered exactly of sound mind. Judge Pollock gave him the minimum penalty. year in prison and s5.O00 fine on each of two counts.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
A Happy Father

Is soon turned to sad one if he has to walk the floor every night with a crying baby. McGee's Baby Elixir will make the baby well, soothe it's nerves, induce healthy, normal slum-
 Der. Best for disordered bowels and sour stomach all teething babies need 1t. Pleasant to take, sure, and sale, contains no harmful drugs. Price p and 50 cents per bottle. Sold
 by Gunnels Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Whoopiug CoL gh.

''In February our daughter had tn, whooping cough. Mir. Lane of Hart land, recommended Chamberlain. Cough Remedy and said gave his GUS toners the best of satisfaction. Wt found it as he said, and can recom mend it to anyone having children troubled with whooping cough" says Mrs. A. Goss of Durand, Mich. Fol sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and al dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Moonshlners oner nattIe.

Muskogee, Ok, May IA telegram asking for endorsements was receiv- ed here yesterday by United States Marshal Victor from Revenue Officer Irwin who is leading force of depu- ty marshals against a gang of moon sinners in the Jack Fork mountains, 100 miles south of Muskogee. The moonshiners are armed with rifles and defy arrest. The officers have discovered more than dozen Illicit stills.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
A Living Skeleton

is the final condition of any child that has worms--if it lives. Think of hay Ing something in your stomach that eats all you take as nourishment. Nine tenths of the babies have worms. may be yours has. Be certain that it has not by giving 1t Whites Cream Vermifnge it expels all worms and is q tonic for the baby. Ersce 9 cents. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Hox nles of Ptomalnns-

Liberty. Mo. May e--Lewis Per kins. 13 years old. son of Grant Per kIns. farmer. died here early thls morning from ptomaine poisoning Last Saturday night the boy ate [ sandwich and can of cove oyster in a restaurant here. He became il that night and was unconscious mos of the time before be died.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
The D A. B. eenerous.

Washington, May 7.-Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, recently elected president general of the Daughters of the Amer lean Evolution, has written to Presi dent Taft rendering 10 the govern ment for certain research and lecture work the use of the handsome marble home here of the Daughters. now about completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Boys Viii Be Bovs

and are aiway getting scratches, cuts
 sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or scaids. Don't neglect such thin0s- they may result seriously if you do
 Apply Ballard 8 Snow Eminent m ac. ceording to directions right away and 1t will rcliepc the pain and heal the trouble. Price 25c, 50c and sl. Sold by Gunnels Drug Co. 'o
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
A Naw rask Tor the wrIob,s.

London. May o.--At the banquet giv- en by the Aero club last night as the Rita hotel in honor of Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton. O.. vice Ad mirh Sir Percy Scott. during the course of his speech. expressed the hope that the Wrights would soon pro vide an aeroplane that could be car ried aboard ship for war purposes.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Patten at Work Anain.

Chicago, May 7--James A. Patten whose deals in wheat have brought him into international notice, return ed here yesterday after resting on his Colorado ranch during the last two weeks. He Is conducting his market campaign from his residence, where he has had special wires put in
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Famous rrowel on lournsx.

Los Angeles. Cal. May 6.-In 5 handsome special train and escorted by large delegation of Masons. the famous travelling trowel of the Ma sonic order started today on It's way to the City of Mexico. It will be brought back on the same line. and then will be started on trip to all the Masonic lodges of the world by the Justine lodge of New York city.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
ExcursIon bY Airshlp.

Lucerne. Switzerland, May 7.-The Zeppelin company is negotiating with the local authorities for the establish. ment of daily aerial service between Lucerne and Friedrichshafen. The airships will be used also for excur- sion parties.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Aimed at Immoral Playa.

Albany. N. Y, May e.-Gov. Hughes last night signed bill which is aim ed at immoral plays. The new law makes 1t misdemeanor to advertise or present any obscene. immoral or impure drama, play. exhibition. show pr entertainment which would tend te the corruption of youth or others.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13

Diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela were completely re-establlshed at an audi ence given by President Taft to Min istas Rojas, at which felieitious ad dresses were exchanged.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
A River Navigation Company.

Pierre. s. D. May GA represeafa tive of Kansas City company yester day filed in the state articles of In corporation of the Missouri Rivel Navigation company with headQuart CTS at Pierre and capital of s5.000, 900. The line is to operate between Kansas City and Pierre with freigh and passenger boats 1t is said.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
AbruzzI In an AccIdent2

Rome, May GA report is being cir. culated here that the Duke of the Abruzzi has met with an accident at the beginning of his ascent of thu Himalayan range in India. the highes, mountains In the world No particu. lars or confirmation are obtainable.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Box Party for Iananese.

San Francisco, May 7.-Rear Ad. miral Swineburne of the American fleet entertained Rear Admiral Ijichi of the visiting Japanese training squadron and 20 of his officers at a box party at the Orpheum theater last night
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Would Stop Rebatlna There.

Little Rock, Ark, May 6.--Judgo Trieber in the federal cour has called a special grand jury to con. vene to-day to take up alleged rate discriminations and relating on the part of the railroads of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
eolna to the PhillnnInss

San Francisco, May 7.--The United States army transport Sheridan sailed yesterday for the Philippines with a large number of officers and their families. the seventh infantry. I40 en. listed men of company c. engineer corps and 100 marines.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Train Hits Herd of Cattle

Romney, w. va.s May 7.--Six per sons were injured last night when a train on the Romney branch of the Baltimore G. Ohio railroad hit herd of cattle and two coaches were thrown over a bank.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
Striking Bakers Rlotous

New York, May 6.--With sporadic rioting unabated. the strike of f,50O bakers on the East Side and in Har- lem continues, apparently with nc hope of settlement.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13

Jefferson City. Mo, May 6.-Attorney General Major yesterday instituted quo warranto proceedings In the Missouri supreme court against 16 railroads doing business in the s Ae charging them with violating the common law in conspiring and agreeing to fix pas senger rates and with actually con spring fixing and putting into effect a combination of rates for the ship ment of freight in violation Of the antitrust laws of the state. An alter native writ was made returnable 10 the court er banc on June
 This action is. according to the at torney general, the result of the rail roads attempting to return to the three-cent passenger fare following Federal Judge McPherson's decision that the passenger and freight rate laws were confiscatory and unconsti- tutional
 Relative to the action Attorney Gen sral Major said:
 The information in quo warranto Is to forfeit the charters or license oi the principal railroads in Missouri or in lieu thereof, to fine each of them for violating the constitution and laws of the state by having entered Into conspiracy to fixing and control both passenger and freight rates. thus avoiding free open and independent competition between competing lines.
 When the return is made the court will appoint commissioner to hear evidence in support of the charges. 1 am going to Kansas City and will file demurrer in the case in the federal court in which the roads restrained Circuit Attorney Jones' of St. Louis, and others from prosecuting the suit instituted in St. Louis.'
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
The eoyIe Trial Postponed.

Mercer. Pa, May 6.-The trial of James H. Boyle, the alleged abductor of Billy" Whitla of sharon, Pa, set 10 begin to-day was again continued until Thursday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
'Is HE IN CONTEMPT
ATTORNEY GENERAL MAJOR FILES PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
 MISSOURI ROADS.
HE MIXES CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY

Supreme Court of Missouri Issues Writ ReturnabIe June 1-Action the Result of Railroads Attempting to Return to Three Cent Fares-MaJ'r Not MoIested by Federal Court.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13
LINCOLN WILL BE DRY.
Nebraska Capital Votes to Abolish the
 Saloons.

Lincoln. Neb.. May 6.--A dry capital city for the next year was the verdict rendered in the municipal cleo ton yesterday The proposition to abolish the saloon carried by major fly placed at not less than 500 and possibly as high as TOO in total vote of nearly 5000 The vote Is a marked reversal of that of year ago when license carried by majority of about 800 After next Tuesday. when the municipal year expires. there will be 10 more saloons in Lincoln. The re- suit Is surprising only in the size of the majority piled up by the temper ance forces. The outcome throughout has been regarded as doubtful. with chances favoring the no license side but 1t was everywhere expected the result would be close. The prohibi- ton forces have conducted an aggres- siye campaign. importing speakers from other states. while the liquor forces have been on the defense.
 The Republicans succeeded in secur- ing control of the municipal govern. ment by electing Don L. Love mayor over Rust Malone. Democrat by ma jority estimated at 30o and with the mayor most of the other city officials aldermen and councilmen. For four years the city has had Democratic mayor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-13

Omaha. May 0.--Late returns indi- cate that the plurality of Mayor Dahl man win exceed 5000 with the rest of the Democratic ticket including the entire city council running a few hundred votes behind