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The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
THE OMAHA BANDITS IDENTIFIED
A Detective From Spokane, Wasn' Knows History of Three Men
 Under Arrest.

omaha, June 5.--Gordon M. Golden is the correct name of the bandit who calls himself Gordon and he Is a brother of Shelton, the man arrested in Denver. This is the announcement of Detective Macdonald of Spokane, who has thoroughly identified all the robbers.
 shelton probably will be brought 10 Omaha in a day or two, though the Spokane officers want him to answer for crimes there first. He has been identified by Macdonald by pno'o- graphs of him in Omaha.
 Torgensen, Macdonald says, would bring a big reward in the northwest II returned there. He is charged With desperate crime there some years ago. when heavy ransom was placed on his head.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure, thin, diseased. hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching. risings and Jumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimp'y skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skln 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 Co , Atlanta, Ga. B. B. B. Is es- pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by W. C. Vandiycr.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
CONFEDERATE
 REUNION OPENS
Miles of Passenger Trains Loaded Wit Veterans Block Memphis Stations Major General McDoweIl
 Resides.

Memphis, Tenn, June s.-To- day was the first day of tle Con- federate reunion, and if the town seemed crowded yesterday, it was only a delusion, for the real throngs arrived this morning. The trains were strung along for miles awaiting chance to dis charge passengers.
 Major General I. H. McDowell called the assemblyte order and in- troduced Governor Patterson who delivered the address of welcome. George w. Gordon responded on behalf of the executive commit tee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

to the teachers. He said when he was 1n the midst of teachers he was among people who were living the real life. That there was no higher duty than that of teacher-that there was noth- ing better than the work they are in now. That their work was real work that has au end to be accomplished. He spoke of the senstiveness of the minds of children to the scenes aud influ- ences around them. He urged upon the teachers to remember that they were dealing with the building of character, and that they were leaving their impress upon the souls of children. He was opposed to the so-called prac- cal education-that which made specialists or one-sided men aud women-favoring the more gen. eral training.
 In addition to piano trios and duets, interspersing the program Miss LewIs gave song in her usual attractive manner.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
TO TRY THE LAND FRAUD CASES
Rich Men, After Long Legal Battle, Must At Last Face Federal
 Jury.

Denver, June 4.-After legal bat tle that has lasted for two years, Fed eral District Judge Lewis has denied the motion to quash the indictments against General l.. M. Rumsey, a mil lionaire manufacturer of St. Louis, K N Keitel of Denver and a number of other Colorado and Missouri capital ists charged with acquiring 5000 acres of coal lands in Routt county by fraud ulent entry. Judge Lewis set the trial of General Rumsey and keitel for the first Tuesday in July.
 Ii is charged in the indictments that the lands were secured by dummy en- trvmen hired by Keitel and that after patents had been secured the titles were transferred to the Yuma Coal company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
rhe Hawaiian Exhibit Landed.

Seattle, June 6.--The United States transport John A. Dix has arrived from Honolulu. bringing the Hawaiian exhibit, 1,500 cases for the Alaska, yukon-Pacific exposition and quantL y of material needed to complete tho Philippines exhibit. Hawaii has a special building at the fair and the islanders are making an effort, by showing their products. to effect the establishment of steamer line be- tween Puget Sound and Honolulu Bananas and pineapples are to bs shown prominently with view to oh. taining a market in the Pacific North west.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
PROSPEROUS BANKS {.
SOME REMARKABLE iNcREAsEs SHOWN DURING THE CUR.
 RENT FISCAL YEAR.
LARGE INDIVIDUAL DEPOSITS
The Total Amount Deposited In Ma. tional Banks More Than s1,5oo ,ooo,- ooo in Excess of Entire Money Sup. ply of Country.

Washington, June S.-During the current fiscal year the national banks of the country have received in in diyidual deposts s4,S26, ,O60,3 1884, more than billion and a half dollars in excess of the entire outstanding money supply of the United States. The year which will close with the present month has been one of exceptional prosperity for national banks. Since May IA, 1908 there has been an in crease of 155 in the number of nation al banks. Of the number that went in | to liquidation Fl were in Oklahoma and withdrew from the national sys. tenn to .re-organize under the state law to take advantage of the state guaran- ty law.
 Notwithstanding the unusual nun. Der of banks withdrawing from the na. tional system the aggregate capital, surplus and profits of the banks re- porting on April 2S, 1909 amounted to SLIPS, 7,010, or an increase of $5S.- 5S6,42S in the year. Loans and dis counts increased $434, ,763, ,993, deposits So13.403,594 and total resources S774,- 261,145 Cash in banks on April 2S amounted to s926,776,,v2, an increase of s25,324,572 over the call of May IA 1908, although between the dates men toned the government withdrew from the national banks s111 .255 .542.1l leaving still on deposit $70,401 .s22.99.
 A geographical comparison of condi- tions above described shows that east ern states lead with an increase of 47 Pacific states fl, middle western states 37 and southern states 30. In western states, notwithstanding the withdrawal of II of the Oklahoma banks there Is an increase of 90 in the number of banks organized in the re- maining states of that section.
 In the item of capital, surplus and undivided profits eastern states lead for the year with an increase of s20,- 394,932.
 In loans and discounts middle vest ern states lead with an increase of sl21, -u6.776.
 In cash holdings In banks (specia and legal .tenders) middle western states show the largest increase with s17,64S,995.
 Eastern states have increased the most in the volume of business which increase amounts 10 s276675,4S4.
 In government deposits eastern states lead with an increase of s195. 9S3 ,570.
 The total amount of circulation of all classes outstanding on June l, 1Ss- , was s3,108, ,662, ,406. an increase for the year of 52,4S0,117. Based on the population of the United States June i. 1908, estimated at SS.S06,000, the circulation per capita would be s35.Ol There was outstanding in national bank circulation on June 1, S6SS.1SS,- l15, a reduction of sS.002,661 from the nigh water mark of January 24. 1905
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
KANSAS GIRL DIES ON A TRAIN
Miss Bertha Parks of Hutchinson Sue cumbs to Acute Nervous Pros
 traton in Wyoming.

Hanna, Wyo., June 4.-Miss Bertha Parks of Hutchinson, Kan, died fin her mothers arms on Union Pacific pas senger train few miles from Hanna while 1t was running at the rate of 60 miles an hour The body was taken from the train at Rawiins by the coro- ner. Acute nervous proetration. caused by the high rate of speed of the train, is given as cause of death Miss Parks had been in poor health and was being taken to Oregon by her parents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Poor MIX

is often thought to be responsible for an infa4ts loss in weight or general noor Lealth. The cause usually is that the child has worms. They get inc nourishment in the food and the haby starves, actually starves. White,s Cream Vermifuge expels the worms and nourishes the child, is sure and safe. Price 2sc. Sold by Gnu nels' drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Wireless Telephone Worked.

Toulon, June e.-Trials of the wire less telephone system invented Dy Naval Lieuts. Jeance and Colin were made between the armored cruiser Condo. which was at sea aud station on shore. The conversation was car ried on perfectly at distance of 11o kilometers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
You Never Can Tell

lust exactly the cause of your rheu- matism, but you know you have It. DO YOU know that Ballard's Snow Tiniment will cure it?-relieves the pain, reduces the swelling and i'm bers the joints and muscles so that you will be as active and well as you ever were. Price 25c, 50c and Sl. Sold bv Gunnels Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
How,s Ihis2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for case Of cataTrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarr Cure. F.J. CHENFY6CO., Toledo, o We, the undersigned, have known r. Cheney for the last i5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transact ions and financially able to carry out any obligations made Dy firm.
 Walding. Klnnan & Marvin.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken Internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
 Ed. CHENEY 6 CO, ToledoO. Soldby all Druggists, 75c-
 Take Hall s Family Pills for constipation.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Az invented nThe Iron chInk.v

Seattle. Wash. June z.-Edmund A Smith, president of cannery machine company and inventor of The Iron Chink" a machine that revolutionIzed the salmon canning business, died from burns received through the explosion of the gasoline tank of his automobile Monday night. He was 39 years nld.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Every Woman Will Be Interested

Ifyou will send your name and address we will mall you free package Of Mother Grays AUSTRALIAN LEAF, certain. pleasant herb cure for womens Ills. It is & reliable regulator and never failing. If you have palms in the back, urinary, bladder or kidney trouble, use this pleasant union Of aromatic her bs, roots and leaves All drug gists sell 1t, % cents, or address, The Mother Gray Co.,, Le Roy, N Y.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
The Big Head

is of two kinds conceit and the big head that comes from sick headache. Does your head ever feel lil e 2 gourd and your brain feel loose and sore? You can cure it m no time by acting on your liver with Ballard's Heroine. Isn't it worth trying for the absolute and certain relief you'll get? Sold by Gunnels drug store
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
A Vital Point.

The most delicate part of baby is it's bowels, Every ailment that it suffers with attacks the bowels also endangering in most cases the life of the infant. McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea, dysentary and all derange- ments of the stomach or bowels. Sold by Gunnels' drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

Ship IS your eggs and poultry of all kinds. We pay you the highest market price. charge no commission at all. and give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan- sas National Bank. Hot Springs, Ark. Communicate with us. Address, Watson Bros, 201 3rd St., Hot Springs, Ak. W
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
sUPERINTENDENTs CHOSEN
State Board of Charities Elected Heads
 for Two Institutions.
Special To The Star.

Special To The Star.
 Little Rock, June 9,-The State Board of Charities in session here today reelected s. D. Lucas as superintendent of the b | n d school. Isaac B. Gardner of tn : Manhattan Deaf Mute Institute of New York was elected super intendent of the deaf mute insti- tute.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

Nothing equal to Prickly Ash Bitters for removing that slug gish bilious feeling, so common in hot eathsr. IL creates strength, vigor, appetite and cheerful spirits. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

A little forethought may save you ,o and of trouble. Anyone who makes if rule to keep Chamberlain MY, of Cholera and Diarrhoea lss san, lneus ror as hand knows this to be 2 iac., au Ji sale by Jackson Drug Co., anu ai' dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Teachers Examination.

The regular quarterly eXan,, nation for teachers license VII, he held at the Central school building, Mena. Polk county, Ark.. Thursday and Friday, June r and IS. w. T. Adams.
 74 3t g 2t County Examiner.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

To avoid seriousr results take Foley S Kidney Remedy at the first sign of Kidney or bladder disorder such as oackache, urinary irregularities, ex- haustlon, and you will soon be we'll.
 commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy today. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
An Oklahoma Earth Tremor.

Muskogee, Ok, June 3.-A slight tremor of the earth, lasting few sec onds, was felt and a faint rumbling heard here last evening No dam age is reported
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

If YOU want. your chickens to ao bet,er. give them ground oys- fer shells. 2c pound at k'diing S 5.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

Many of our citizens are drifting towards Bright's disease by neglect ing symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble which Foley Kidney Remedy will quickly cure. Sold by all drug uiStS
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

When you think of n,I,eiasl Dental Work think of Black X Diekson' Psst s Work, Lowest Price, Least Patn.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

For sale cheap, good 40 horse power boiler, engine 10x12, and good saw rig. Inquire T. NJ. Dover, Hatield, Arkansas.
 lS-2mo
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

See Black & Diclksonabout tn a [ Dental Work.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10

Mccall patterns at Townsend's S "83 6tw1t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
M E N A M "A R K EFT 6. The Live Stock Quotations below are corrected for The Star each Wednesday afternoon by The City Meat Market
 Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats and Produce Gardner Building, De Queen St. Butcher Stuff Wanted at All Times

PROVISIONS ine quotations on provisions arc corrected each Wednesday after nnnst
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
Thacker Bros.
 Dealers in Groceries aud Provisions

.hena merchants pay the best prices for al A'nos of produce from farm and garden
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-10
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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
~ EEERHZD BEARlN1
.DEBR/cS ~ >'|>|o

Is grains, 1900 francs and be ctos ~
stone OF "a grains which was sold for Q ano
francs III A'aoo
Inc emerald Is transparent or transucort
oeins Drlttle and comparatively soft whon
.een'y n'ineo, out becomes much harder IN
mh"", 10. ~ ar Inc gem is cut on a copper
"neei win emery and polished on fin whae,
with rotten stone. In good stone ~ o'
lace must be perfectly straight and smooth
.ne form usually given being that of a souaro
saoie WIN the edges replaced, the lower sur
lace pelng cut into facets parallel to the o,do.
Ine colombian gems exhibit to the highest
oeeree the qualities OF color. bril]iancv aa"'.
iessnes' and size characteristic of the hos. ~,
eralus' and the Muzo district is at present 49,.
p"Iipai source OF supply. The MARTY q,
,,saS S" sney are embedded overlies great nrac,
cnnta,ns o,aoA snare or slate. This black rock
contains few stones. They ara fo,ns iooA
most part In white calcite running T., Tue
.niousn the slate, some being embeddsd 10
Tue n'atrix' and others lying in pockets ="
onuer great heat and pressure. due M ao.S.
" iui'ner ana subsequent volcanic oo.,-
'nese minerals In the assures or voir 49,
crystallized In different shanes ord sa- nave
corolng 10 the various minerals conto,nns az ~
any particular vein on fssure. Under 80" ~
ave circumstances, the most beautifu, -
a. 0s =, ueep green color have been fonna
- .nese small veins. the tint being due to tha
presence OF chrome in sufficient c,,os... " the
otner veins, the emeralds found arc 80 IN
green color, owing to the absence NJ sus en.
CHROME. Again, In other veins whera
CHROME Is present. the crystals are nura no
OF coiored red or yellow by oxide ~ ,1
many OF the crystals are pure silica ~ "on
ers nave various minerals combinsd III o.a-
silica. o"'o'ned with
0e'"'u "'nes are unQuestionablv
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
hA5HzY6 lkBRY <nR k71xRVDS ~ c0L0M614

The true emeralds Of the ancients are said
to have been obtained from the workings of
Mount Zabarah, In upper Egypt, although the
reOpen1ng OF the mines in the nineteenth cen
tury by Mehemet Ali did not prove CONNER
c1ally profitable In this district was probably
mined the jewel adjoining the breastplate of
Aaron described in Mosaic writings and form
Ing part possibly OF the spoils carried from
Egypt by the departing Israelites. OF Egyptian
or Ethiopian origin is, undoubtedly. also, the
remarkable emerald in the papal tiara, one
inch in length and u inches deep, and which
formed part of the pontifical treasure prior
to the discovery of America and the subse
quent appearance of Peruvian gems in Eu
rope
The huge emerald used by Nero in keep
ing with the belief of the times as correc-
tive for his poor vision the engraved emer-
aid set In gold presented by Ptolemy to Luz
cullus on his landing at Alexandria; the robes
worn by Cleopatra and other famous beauties
of the past, whose embroideries were inter-
spersed with emeralds; and the ekquisitely
craven seals of antique workmanship on view
In museums and private collections all prove
the esteem In which the jewel was held Or
naments of emerald have been unearthed In
Theban tombs and excavated from Pompeil
and Herculaneum. and In all ages the stone
has been classed among the rarest of gems
Various virtues were ascribed to 1t by an
Client traditions; 1t was regarded as beneficial
to the eyes; effective against evil spirits; and
in the east 1t is still accredited with talisman-
ic and medicinal qualities.
Immense emeralds are mentioned by ancient
authors, but they were doubtless either less
precious stones or glasslike limitations Such
was the colossal statue Of Serapis; also an
obelisk in the temple Of Jupiter. 60 feet high
and feet broad.
The oriental emerald Is not, however, like
the western emerald. silicate Of alumina and
glucina. It Is more valuable and Is a green,
transparent variety OF corundum. and there
fore nearly pure alumina. differing from the
sapphire only In color.
Peruvian emeralds were famed from the
time Pizarro sent the first specimens to
Europe among his spells Of conquest Many
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07

latter figures the annual valuation OF ~
stones mined would be about 100000 =;
french company at one time holding the Iess.
OF the mines Is reported to have worked for -
months without finding stone and then y
nave obtained enough emeralds in a compart
u'eiy snort space of time to pay the rental I"
the full term of the lease
ihe Muzo mines are about rs miles north "
oosota' IN the state of Boyaca, and extend over
an area OF about 100000 acres, of which onv
"oou' oo acres have been exploited in the Ia"
-. ye"As Inelr general appearance resemols.
an inactive volcanic crater in the sides Of
"nicn the emeralds are found
o'ose by is the Cosquez group. though at
so"ewnat greater elevation, covering an area
~ nea,V oOOO acres. 1t is from these mines
gems. "'"ou many VI
ouihcna mines are about miles east
a."ease from the Muzo group.
Ave- ne oomondoco or Chivor group consists o.
eas. separate mines, about 80 miles east NORTH
foot Dosota' situated at an elevation of 6,oVv
ona,. sea level. At the time of the COZ
dams 49, s,oup was being worked by the In
hut - ano the Spaniards continued the work
40 a. Tue subsequent struggles their location
N'e case 81 the Cosquez group was lost
tho Su Muzo mines were first made known to
ana s .t through Capt. Juan Penagon
1874 r nrst scientific examination made In
who r w Jose Antonio de vallegas Avedano
annoa eu,scovered the large vein that had dis.
PRO- =. and arranged for its exploitation
rado r 70 .nis, however. Francisco Tobar Avs
of sno, T'Aea the mines and presented the kins
yalne ea'n with necklace containing rs stones
in the a. mat time at $4,000. Organized work
the sn.n,a nes was carried on under control OF
were ran.n government until 1898. whea they
al public auction
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07

Inc Mexican gems were exuuisitelv ont md -
is from this source that the magnificent emer.
aids now forming part of the royal collection
at Madrld were supposedly procured. The term
spanish emerald as applied to very high
grade stone, might quite appropriately he al
tered to American" emerald.
sections so far apart as Siberia India Salz
Durg IN Austria, Australia Norway. Brazil Ire
iano' and parts of the United States Weld GER
tam returns from emerald explorations but II
IS from the MuzO and Coscuez deposits near
bogota, In Colombia, that the gems of great
est beauty and perfection are obtained.
me exploitation Of Colombian emeralds ia
unuer the control OF the government, and the
celebrated mines at Muzo, or Muza have re-
Gently been leased to an English syndicate
winch agrees to sell at least $3.50. 600 worth
OF stones each year for 20 years, the lease in
tne original call for bids being valued at $780,
VVO annually The sales are to be under gov
eminent inspection, and competition is nrac.
tically impossible by reason of legislation for.
bidding the sale of uncut stones and nv tho
imposition OF taxes on privately exploited
mines. pou
me value OF emeralds depends first. upon
ueepness Oh color; second, upon briliancy:
.niIu' upon freedom from flaws; and fourth.
upon size. While reckoned inferior onIv -
the diamond and ruby 1t does not. l,ka tho,r
increase IN value in proportion to the cuhe ~
its weight u'o VI
One feature of emerald mining which .as.
greatly to the value of the gem ia that aow-
1883 STONES are seldom found in any consider.
que SIZE FOR an exceptionally fine VARIETY NJ
siA carats the price Of $4,000 has been Maid
out stones OF such character are r.ro D.
oeuoant the value Of emeralds of fine color
auu Aree from haws is given as follows: Four
sA'' wv 70 lSo francs; grains. $40 francs:
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
HARRY J. ROBINSON
ATTORNEY AZ LAW
So~-SoS Judge Building, Salt Lake City
Tho Juvenile Zones.

While inspecting examination pa
psrs recently, q Philadelphia teacher
found various humorous answers to
questions.
A class OF boys, averaging about
IL years OF age. had been examined
In geography, the previous day hav-
ing been devoted to grammar.
Among the geographical questions
was the following: Name the zones"
One promising youth of eleven
years, who had mixed the two sub
jects, wrote, There are two zones,
masculine and feminine. The mas
culin Is either temperate or item
porate; the feminine is either torrtd
or frigid."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
Recognizing His Opportunity.

Gentlemanly Caller-Of course yot
vii want some new books now.
Member of School Board think
not. All our purchase are made and
are In the hands Of the children. q
Will be in q day or two.
Gontlemanly Caller-Yes, but your
biographies are old fashioned, you
know. We are running q specially
prepared, up-todate edition through
our presses right now, with the north
pole plainly marked where DR.. Cook
discovered 1t. How many thousand
copies do you think you can use?-
Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
BREAKING the News.

Marion, who had been taught to re-
port her misdeeds promptly. came to
her mother one day. sobbing peni-
tently.
"Mother-I-broke a brick in the
fireplace"
well, that Is not very hard to rem
edv. Rut how on earth did you do it,
child?"
Il pounded 1t with fathers watch"
Success
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07
The Heartless Girl.

A few days ago q young man at Dos
Moines, Iowa, made one long, linger-
ing, lovelorn plea as the last CALI to
his lady love to change her mind and
say Yes" He told her that If abe
didn't marry him he'd get rope and
hang himself right In front of her
home
"Oh. please don't do that. Joe. dear"
she said, with much feeling; you
know father doesn't want you hang
Ing around here"
SO he didn't hang around then. or
Any more.