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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11


And now my friends, this is the first
time that | have had the pleasure Of
standing on Mississippi soil except in the
course Of rapid railroad trip through
the state, and am glad to be here.
skirted your state on the Mississippi river.
Many of the delegation, think most of
them, were not contented with that method
of coming down the river, and so they
got off at Greenville and took the train
to Vicksburg, but I stuck to the river zap
plause) and we did that because we
wanted to see what that river was, and
what its future meant to Mississippi. Zap
plause.) The question Of river transport
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11

Bwana Tumbo may rise to explain thai
he Is neither dear nor undesirable.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
News Items Gath
cred from in and
Around Monterey

good at ( severe spell of sickness.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
WANT TO COME TO MENA
Dr. R. C. Campbell Says There Are Many in Shreveport Making
 Inquiries.

Dr. K. c. Campbell returned Sunday from Shreveport, where he has been for ten days looking after his property interests. He reports that business in that town is greatly depressed, but he thinks the oil and gas industry will do much for the city in the future.
 Dr. Campbell says that while Shreveport is under prohibition law, he firmly believes that there IS more drinking than formerly, condition which he bitterly denounces. He says there are scores of blind tigers in full ope- ration, and that much liquor IS being shipped in.
 He expresses himself as being more then ever impressed with Mena's all-year round climate from a basis of comfort ard health, and says that he had. many irquiries from people who desired 10 come here this summer If they could find accommodations.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
TARS PARADE IN NORFOLK.
Two Thousand Men from Atlantic Fleet
 March and Dine.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2S.-For the first time since their return from the round. the-world cruise, men of the Atlantic fleet were given shore leave today in acceptance of the invitation of the city of Norfolk. Two thousand blueiackets and 140 officers were landed from tho fleet. and, being joined by several hun dred regulars from the army post at Fortress Monroe, paraded the streets of the city. Rear Admiral Sperry him self was unable to be present because of a necessary visit to Washington.
 Norfolk was thronged with people, many coming from Old Point Comfort and other nearby resorts. The streets and principal buildings were beauti- fully decorated and the sailor boys marched between solid walls of cheer ing humanity. Immediately after the parade big dinner was served to all the officers and men, after which they were given an opportunity to amuse themselves as they saw fit until re turning to their ships in the early morning.
 The detail of men sent ashore here Is practically the same as that which will go to Washington next week to take part in the Taft and Sherman in. augural parade on March 4.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
(. K. AUSTIN NOT
 GUILTY JURY SAYS
Former Bank Cashier, Arrested as Defaulter, Tells Remarkable Tale of Being Forced by Masked
 Man.

Nashville, Feb. 27.-A remark able story of being forced, at the point of a gun, to sign con- tract to take S4,000 from the Bank of Mineral Springs and to leave America with the money, has been told before the Howard county circuit court here by c. K. Austin, cashier of the Bank of Mineral Springs, who was alleged to be a defaulter and who admit ted to the court that he took the money, but who claimed that the act was carried out under such circumstances as to rob it of any criminal iuteut, and who was held to be not guilty of the charge here at late hour tonight by the jury in the case.
 The case came up yesterday afternoon. The afternoon and all of today was spent in trying Austin. The verdict of the jury tonight added the finishing, touch to one of the most remarkable cases ever tried in this section of the state.
 Austin's story is that on Satur- day, December 2S, 1907, he failed to set the time lock on the safe in the bank, as he had a social engagement and intended to re- turn afterward and set the lock. He said there was $4, GOO there at the time. On returning to the bank be met masked man who ordered him to open the bank, take the money and forced him at the point of gun to sign con- tract to the effect that he would go to London and not leave there before August 1, 1908. He says he left the next morning, early, with the money, leaving the keys to the bank with the masked man. The penalty for any vic- lation of the contract, he said, was death
 He told of travelling to Europe and returning to America in July, 1908, and hls wanderi ags ia the United States, during part of which time he said he was ''dazed or partially in a trance" and final return, after travelling overla nd for hundreds of miles in wagon, to Hope, where he tele- phoned the sheriff of his r, turn and requested that the sheriff come after him. He was indicted for embezzlement shortly after ward.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
SAY BRITAIN ABUSES INDIA.
Seventeen Americans Protest Against
 President Roosevelt's Praise.

New York, Feb. 26.-An open letter addressed to President Roosevelt in protest against his recent laudatory characterization of British rule In In- dia at the Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal church in Wash ington was made public Thursday. The protest has IT signers. members of the Society for the Advancement of Indian and others.
 In refutation of the presidents as sertion that British rule in India is a colossal success" the letter declares that, on the contrary, 1t is despotism worse than that of Russia. as far as possible removed from the Ideal of the government at the head of which he stands and which he is supposed to believe in and represent.
 The letter goes on to fatly contra dict the presidents claim that Eng land does not draw penny from Indian for English purposes. and lik- ems the presence of Englishment in India to that of the carpet baggers" in the south.
 The letter asserts that according to her ability to pay India is taxed by her foreign rulers more than twice as heavily as England and more heavily than any country in the world, and that the terrible famines in India are not caused by any lack of food, but by an abject poverty brought about by British rule.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
PLUCKED A MENA MAN
". J. Wagonsr Loses Purse on Kansas City Street Car ar-Knew How
 It Was Done.

w. ]. Wagoner of Mena, Ark, who lost $23 on a Fifth street car at Fifth and Wyandotte streets at : o'clock this morning, knows just exactly how his purse was taken. Six prosperous appearing young men, he says, crowded him in the vestibule. Then they slipped his wallet out of pocket in his trousers. Kansas City Star.
 Mr. Wagoner left Mena last Friday for Denison, Ia., and other northern points to visit relatives and evidently arrived in Kansas City just in time to become a victim of the carnival Of pick pockets and hold-ups that is making things interesting in that metropolis, where the chief of the city detectives has charged that a gang of nimble-fingered gentry are being protect, d.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
HONEYCU1T IS
 AT BAY IN SWAMP
Man Who Shot Former Wife and Killed Her Brother Near Malvern, Is Surrounded
 Near Clifford.

Hot Springs, Feb. 27.-Word was received here tonight by the police that B. l.. Honeycutt, who shot and killed John T. Hartsef, the 14-year-old brother of his divorced wife, near Malvern last Tuesday, has been surrounded in the swamp near Clifford, a few miles from this city. It is said there is no chance for Honey to escape and that the officers accompanied by 3 large posse, are in position to close in upon him at any moment. Honeycutt is known to be armed and there may be trouble. Int Shooting tock place af CT Honey cut had been placed under arrest, charged with an attempt 10 take the life of his father-in-law, J H. liar sell.
 Garvin f. Phillips, the consta- ble, was walking the prisoner along the highway when they met Mrs. Honey c1tt riding in buggy with young Hartsell. Honeycutt was carrying a shot gun which the officer thought was unloaded. Before the off :er could stop him Houeycutt opeded fire, killing Hartsell, second shot wounded Mrs. HoneYcutt then Honeycutt fled. Shots from the officers gun brought Honey cutt to the ground, but did not stop him.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
What a Heap of Happiness It Would
 Bring to Mena Homes.

Hard to do homework with an aching back.
 Brings you hours of misery at leisure or at work.
 If women only knew the cause that
 Backache pains come from sick kidneys,
 'Twould save much needless woe.
 Doan's Kidney Pll s cure sick kidneys.
 .Mena people cndors. thls:
 Mrs. G. B. Hayes, 506 Tenth St., Mena, Ark. says: l suffered from dull ache through the small of my back and other prom inc tsymptoms of kidney disease.
 A few months ago 1 was in- duced to try Doan's Kidney Pills and procured box at the Palace Drug Co. lThe aching and sore ness soon disappeared and l con tinued using the remedy until l regained my former good health I am pleased to endorse Doan' $ Kidney Pills as remedy of ex- ceptional merit. :"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
YOUNG MAN SHOT
 IN HOTEL LOBBY
Claud Hendrix of Russellville Fired on by Unkowr Assailant Who Escapes Without
 Being Seen.

Russellville, Feb. 8.-Last night while standing in front of window of the Palace hotel in this city, trying 10 make out the time indicated on the dial of a clock in the hotel lobby, Claud Hendrix, young man of this city, was shot by some unknown person, the bullet taking effect in the throat, just below the jaw bone, penetrating upward through the nose, the bullet emerged be- low one of the eyes. The person who did the shooting ran before any one could appear on the scene.
 After being shot Hendrix nam aged to make his way to side door of the hotel, probably think ing if he could enter it would help to protect him from the re- maining bullets, if any were fired. But only one shot was fired, and the wounded man fell from loss of blood upon the sidewalk in front of the door. The report of the pistol and the screams of the man soon caused a large crowd to collect. Hendrix's wounds were dressed and he walked to his home, quite distance away uuassisted.
 This morning his condition was fairly favorable. He claims to have no idea of the identity of the assassin and the affair re- mains a mystery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
NO NEW STATES THIS TERM.
The Committee Simply Dispersed When chminaI Charges We're Read.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-There will be no statehood legislation for New Mex leo and Arizona at the present session of congress. At meeting of the com mittee on territories Saturday all members, regardless of party, in sen sational scene, abandoned considera- ton of the house bill.
 The members of the committee left the room without any one suggesting further meetings for it's consideration. This remarkable action came at the conclusion of the reading of state ments presented by Senator Nelson and Senator Beyeridge. charging cur ruption, jury bribing and various other offenses against certain officials and leaders of what was termed the "gang which is in control of political affairs in New Mexico"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
FOR THE INAUGURAL BALL.
Work of Transforming the Pension
 Building Has Begun.

Washington, Feb. 2S-In prepara. ton for the inaugural ball on the eve. ming of March 4. the transformation has begun of the big, barn-like court of the pension building, the largest brick building, it is said, in the world. into a veritable fairyland
 The decorations for the ball alone will cost about $20,000. This does not include the framework on which the decorations will be hung, which will total several thousands more. In the electrical display there will be be- tween 1000 and 10000 incandescent electric lights used and miles of wire will be used
 In the floral scheme there will be used 2,000 blooming plants, 300 cases of southern smilax and hundreds of growing American beauties and crim son rambler plants in addition to hun dreds of dozens of cut flowers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
R. D. Sale Stock to Pike County.

Emmett Baker, for several years connected with the firm of K. D. Sale & Company, has pur- chased the interests of MT. Sale in the business, and with the goods all packed left this morn- ing overland for Glenwood, new town on the Fort Smith & Cur don railroad iu Pike county, where he will open up a general merchandise store. Mir. Baker will only spend part of h,s time at wood for the present at least and intends to continue his residence in Mena. MT. Sale will spend some time in winding up the affairs connected with his business and when this is finished may go onto his farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
CANAL TREATIES RATIFIED.
Agreements With Panama and Colon
 bia Acted Upon.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Treaties with Panama and Colombia in relation to the Panama canal were ratified by the senate Wednesday, In approving the COD Yentions the senate however, adopted a resolution which is intend. ed to obviate the necessity of sub. hitting 10 arbitration questions con nected with the limitation of the cit 'es of Panama and Colon.
 Uoder the treaty as negotiated this question would be submitted to a board of three, one representing Pan anna. one the United States and one appointed by the president of Peru and thus If dispute of serious char acter should arise, two South Ameri- cans would be pitted against one North American.
 This feature of the treaty was ob- iectionable to the senate committee on foreign relations, but in view of the indignation of the Republic of Pan anna at the recent speeches of Repre- sentative Rainey of Illinois, who se- verely criticised President 0baldia it was not thought advisable to ask Pan anna to amend the treaty, which al ready has been approved by that Re- public. The resolution follows:
 Resolved, As a part of this ratifi- cation that the United States approves the treaty between the United States and Panama with the understanding that. so far as the United States is concerned no question shall be submit ted to arbitration herein provided for which in any way affects the vital in- terests of the United States In the construction, operation, maintenance and protection of the Panama canal and that this understanding will be mentioned in the ratincations of the treaty and will in effect form part of the treaty"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
DYNAMITE
 FOR NEGROES
 IN DE QUEEN
Two Houses Blown Up Last Night, but Oc- cupants w ere
 Away.

Frank Jones, who was in De Queen over Sunday, reports that parties in De Queen blew up with dynamite two houses where ne. groes lived. in each case wrecklng the buildings. The occupants, however, were supposed 10 have b en warned, as they were not al home at the time. The xplo. sions occu rcd b u 9o'cl ok San night.
 Blood hounds were obtained as quickly as possible, but the r. rite explosions had caused great excitement and by the time the dogs were gotten to the scene hundreds Of people had walked over the grounds SUI rounding the houses, III king the tra1ling ol the dfnami'ers imp0ssible.
 The negroes are said to have been peaceful, hard-votking peo- pie, but an element in De Queen is said to have determined that no grues shall be allowed to live n that city.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
UNION COUNTY FAIR.
Association Articles Drawn Up and
 Work Will Begin at Once.

Fl Dorado, Feb. S.-At a meeting of the directors of the Union County Fair Association, articles of Incorporation were drawn up and sent to the secre- tary of state, naming capital stock of $10,000. The stock is divided into shares of S25 each and IS being readily taken, a ma jority having been subscribed.
 The purchase oi the grounds north of tbe city was completed and work will begin at once for clearing the grounds. fencing, erection of buildings and the grading of race track. and Il will be in readiness for the fair iu Septem Der O. in October.
 The secretary, M. w. Hardy, was instrf cted to inviie Judge Neil c. Mar h and others. to aG- dress a meeting of the directors on Monday evening, March l5 at tbe court house, at wli'ch time the general public is invited to be pr. sent. This will be the first day of circuit court, aud doubtless a large crowd will D. in attendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Says Sumpter Is the Nominee.

John Page. secretary of the Democratic state central commit tee, was notified last night by the Gazette of the action taken bv the Garland Democratic central committee. "Just bear this in miud," sad Mir. Page, 70. H. Sumpter was certified last fall to the secretary of state as the Dem ocratic nominee in the Thirty. first senatorial district. He is still the nominee. Nothing has happed to change the situation and the secretary of state would not be authorized to certify any oue else than Judge Sumpter on the Democratic ticket.
 "The Garland county organi- zation has no authority to act in his matter any more than an in- dividual. If a change were to be made in the nominee, the state central committee would first have to empower the senatorial committee of the district to pro- vide for the chsnge."
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
New Undertaking Firm.

J. E. Wood X J. A. Richards have formed a partnership for the purpose of conducting an undertaking and furniture ex- change business in Mena, as can be seeu by an advertisement in The Star today. J. F. Wood is ap experienced undertaken and embalmer and is thoroughly equipped to handle that line ln the most modern fashion. Mir. Richards success in the furniture business is too well known to pesd mention,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
MARRIED AT MEMPHIS.
JOnesboro Couple Get Away From Ban
 ter of Friends.

Memphis, Feb. 2S.-To escape the teasing of their friends, who were continually bantering them as to when they were going to be married, l.. ]. O'Brien and Miss Olivia Young arrived here from Jonesboro, Ark, late yesterday evening to have the knot tied The license office was closed, but County Clerk Crenshaw, whom they hunted up, took them to the home of License Clerk Caldwell, becoming their surety when the license was issued.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
ENFORCING LICENSE LAW
Real Estate Dealers Must Hereafter Pay or Cease to Operate
 in Mena.

Chief of Police A. McMillan aud Deputy D. B. Joplin were around today collecting licenses from the real estate dealers in this city. The city ordinance book maintains that all persons conducting real estate offices in this city shall pay a license ot $l0 per year and that this amount shall be paid S5 semi-annually. It has not been the practice re- gently 10 collect this license, but it will in the future be done.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
RreakIna Up the Fleet.

Fort Monroe, Va, Feb 2S.-The dis integration of the powerful naval force which has been at anchor in Hampton Roads since Monday last began yes terday afternoon. The Minnesota and Virginia of the fleet, which circled the globe, slipped silently out of their squadron lines late in the day and steamed away to the Norfolk navy yard to undergo docking and to re- ceive preparation for the summer ma neuvers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
GEORGE CROssER IS KILLED.
Town Marshal Fetzer of Newark Was
 First Attacked. Says Report.

Batesville, Feb. 2S.-George Crosser was shot and instantly killed at Newark by Town Mar shal Dlnk Fetzer late last mig ht. Crosser attacked Fetzer with an automatic gun, but did not know how to use it, according to the meager information received at this place. Crosser was noted as a tough character and had served a term in the penitentiary for barglary. His father IS Promi- neut aud wealthy,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04

Nothing so throughly removes disease germs from the system as Prickly Ask Bitters. It gives life and action to the torpid liver, strengthens and assists the kid. neys to properly clense the blood, gives tone to the stomach, puri- 6es the bowels, and promotes good appetite, vigor and cheer fulness. W. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Families Driven Out by Fire.

Columbus, O., Feb 2 Fire which started early Friday In the four-story building occupied by the Brunswick Bowling company, opposite the rear of the Chittenden hotel, spread to the iive-story building occupied by the Tracy Wells company and destroyed 1t with the contents, The total loss is placed between s20O.0OO and $3O0,0O0. The fire was started by gas ex- plosion. Many tenants occupied the upper rooms of the Brunswick Bowl ing company and twenty families were driven out,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Funeral of Lieut.. MoIIer.

New York, Feb. 28.-Funeral ser. vices were held here yesterday In the parish house of the Episcopal church of the Incarnation over the body of Lieut. John J. Moller of the Eighth United States infantry. who committed suicide last Monday at the Grand Union hotel. The family was repre- sented at the ceremony by c. II. Shoup of St. Joseph, Mo, friend of Lieut.. Moller's parents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
The conservatIon Conference.

Washington. Feb. 2S.-The "Declara- ton of Principles adopted by the North American Conservation confer. ence which has just concluded it's work here in which certain recon. mendations are made for the conser- vation of the natural resources of the United States, Canada and Mexico has been transmitted by President Roose- welt to congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
Independent Tobacco Men Protest.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Representa. tive Lamb of Virginia, representing independent tobacco men, has pro tested to President Roosevelt against the recent award to the American To bacco company of the contract to sup ply the navy with 220,000 pounds of chewing tobacco for the next fiscal year. The protest was based on the ground that the government had just been engaged in exposing the doings of this big trust"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for case or catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F.J CHENEY&Co. Toledo.O We, the undersigned, have known F, Cheney for the last l5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transact. Ions and financially able to carry ont any obligations made py ms tirm.
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 Take Hall Family Pllls for constipation,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Organized in Halls Addition With
 Three Good Classes.

A Union Sunday school was organized yesterday in Halls ad- dition with three good classes which promises to grow rapidly and do much good work. The Rev. Mir. Park, pastor of the Presbyterian church, took an ac tive interest in the organization.
 K. l.. Penuel was chosen as superintendent; Mrs. c. V. Hale, assistant superintendent; and Miss Nellie Raveuscrafi, secre. tary,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04
A Cuban Minister Named.

Havana. Feb. 28.--The nomination of Carlos Garcia Velez as minister to the United States has been sent to the senate by President Gomez, Con- trary to expectations the senate did not confirm the appointment, but re. ferred them to a committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-04

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