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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04
THAW CRAZY
SAY AL|EN|STS
All Unite In Saying That He
Is a Paranoiac and That
II Would BE Unsafe to
Liberate Him.

White Plains. \. Y. Aug. A.
Three OF those medical men known as
alienists, who have become such a
familiar part of the modern criminal
court procedure. united in the SUI
preme court yesterday TO max, 4. un-
pleasant for Harry X. Thaw. who
killed Stanford White and was ad-
judged insane, but low demands his
release from tho Matteawan asylum
as a mentally normal man.
All three testified that he was in
sane. and ;hen Thaw took the stand
briefly, after some disconcerting tes-
timony, he was plainly Turled and
nervous, but Mr.. Jerome dismissed
him after a few comparatively un-
important questions.
OF the alienists who testified
DR.. Austin Flint. DR.. William Hirsch
and DR.. Amos T. Baker. che last
named gave testimony OF the most
Importance. He is acting supeTintea-
dent of Matteawan and appears as a
witness without compensation, the
only alienist in tnc case with this
distinction Justice Mills called at
tention to this fact and took a hand
In questioning him.
Mr.. Baker said that In his opinion
Thaw was not only insane now, but
dangerous person 20 be at large.
Shortly after this. Mr.. Jerome
quietly called Thaw to the stand. He
was pale and apparently shaken. The
district attorney put some rather in
coherent notes written by the prison
er in evidence aad asked aim to ex-
plain them. After parties back and
forth and laborious explanations by
Thaw as to the meaning OF certain
writings, he said
And ! want you TO know Mr.. Je-
rome, that many OF these notes you
call suggestions wore written at the
request OF my lawyers"
DO you mean to tell US, who OBJ
served you in both homicide trials"
asked. Mr.. jerome, thai you did not
believe you knew more about tae
case than your lawyers did?"
Il do was Thaw's quick reply.
He admitted that he did one? some
suggestions to his lawyers.
Thaw was excused after BIT more
OF this ordeal and Or. Austin Flint
was called. Dr. Flint described a
paranoidc as a person dominated by
certain delusions, whose mental and
physical state might not otherwise be
affected, except insofar az these de-
lusions influence him.
"Pa9anoiacs,' ne concluded I'm
pressiyely. never recover"
DR.. Hlrsch varied the general vor-
dict b. declaring Thaw a degenerate
paranoiac"
Charles Morschause~, Thaw's at
torney, attacked this testimony with
every legal cxpedient. In DR.. Fllnt's
case he endeavored 10 show that he
had given contradictory testimony I'm
two previous cases wncre he appear-
ed as an expert He caused Or. Hir-
sen some unhappy moments by ia-
quiring about book he Is writing.
DO you, I'm this book. claim that
Jesus Chris. was a paranoiac he
asked Tho alienist's reply was that
he would not Ike TO give an opiaion.
The alicnists delivered thoir opin-
ions OF Thaw in answer to- Jerome's
hypothetical question, only small
part OF which was read.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04
CALHOUN
TO SUCCEED
ID.

never submit to like conditions hero,
and II he purchased tho house on
Raleigh street with any expectation
of conducting a place OF similar
character to his numerous joints at
Keystone, he will find himself badly
disappointed. The decent people OF
Raleigh street demand that their in-
terests be protected and 1t will bo
donc.
Allen Calhoun and men Of his
stripe are undesirable citizens" and
will not find welcome here, no
matter how much wealth they may
have.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04
EARTHQUAKES
CONTINUE.

Mexico City. Aug. 4.-Ten thous-
aud dollars in cash and $40 600 I'm
provisions, tents and supplies are to
be sent at once to Acapulco by the
Federal government, acting under
the direction of president Diaz. to
relieve the suGerings OF the victims
Of the recent earthquake in Guerrero.
The state Of Guerrero ITSELF has set
aside the sum Of 100000 90 be dis
tributed among the victims and a
general appeal will be made TO each
state government to donate money.
clothing and provisions.
Quakes continued last night. ac-
cording 20 kilograms from Acapulco.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04
WILL HAUL ROAD
MATERIAL FREE.

Baton Rouge La. Aug. 4.-Goy-
cr'of Sanders was informed yestsr-
day by the Great Northern railroad
lha. i' would haul FREQ OF cost all
material TO Dee used in construction
of public highways FOO louisiana.
fo.iowiHe Che inauguration OF q good
roads movement iu Lou lana, ths
state railroad commission recently
empowered all railroads iu the state
to haul such material az reduced
rates or without any charges.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04
HAWAII OFFERS
SWEET EXHIBIT

Seattle, wash. Aug, "A repro
duction I'm natural colored sugar Of
She State house 40 Honolulu Hawaii,
standing % feet high, is to be seen
In the Hawaiian building at the Seat
tlc fair.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04

r 7. Chapman. a Knoxville, Tenn.
hardware salesman. was IN the city
last night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-04

a Calrico. of Toms Creek. left
afternoon for a visit TO Atlantic City.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
FOR A DUSTLESS SUMMER
Mayor Legate Has Almost Money Enough Collected to Pay for
 Oil for Mena's Streets.

Mayor Legate, realizing that a few more weeks probably would see dust ID the air if no preventa- tive steps were taken, has gone among the business men and col lected funds to buy crude oil for purpose of treating the streets.
 He is now negotiating with the Kansas City Southern railroad to furnish the oil, which the road did last year at very low price. Mayor Legate also hopes to be abe to apply the oil in moro ef- fective manner than by merely sprinkling it on the loose dust, as was done last year, and is secur- ing necessary information.
 Usirg oil on Mena's streets was insugurated last year by Mayor D-v.s, who made most strenuous efforts to suppress the dust at fair time. This was so successful that almost everyone favors carrying on the work this year.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
A MINE cAvED IN.
TWO Men Killed, Two I..jured And One
 Entombet at Joplin.

Joplin, Apr. 24--A cavein of the roof in drift of the M and D. mine, eight niles east of here yesterday afternoon killed two, injured two and entombed one. who has not been rescued.
 All of the men who were working in he mine at the time lived at Duenweg, small camp near which the mine IS coated and the entombed man. Thomas Gibbs is part owner of the nine. At the time of the accident the nen were working in the drift l50 feet rom the shaft. The drift is located ,n the 150 foot level and the roof saved without warning.
 The crew were tlmberiag the roof when the crash came and three of the men succeeded in escaping the tons Of laliing rock. Jones was caught in the dirst, but crawled out only to see that Nimset was being covered. He then vent back into the hole and erected a 5iece of timber to protect his fellow workman, being injured himself.
 At s o'clock last night Gibbs was buried under about 20 tons of dirt and ais agonized pIeadings for help could 3e plainly heard About 25 feet of debris between the entombed man and the rescuers. The rescuing party con sisted of Is men and could not reach jibbs for hours.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
SURE TEACHER WAS HUNGRY.
That Was the Only Meaning Little New Yorker Could Connect w'tA
 Sickness

A young woman teacher in scnooi fin one of the poorer parts ol New York was overcome by sudden a'- tack of Illness the other day. She dis- missed the class, telling the boys she felt too i'll to continue, but hoped 10 be quite well by the next day. The teacher rested her head on her arms and sat at her desk few minutes walt ing for strength to start for the journey homeward. She was only duly con scious of what was going on about ner' and did not notice a group or lhe ragged youngsters gathered by the door in deep consultation.
 In little while she heard some one softly say: Teacher" and looked up. It was the raggedest boy Of the lot. and he was holding a paper bag full of something
 What is 1t. Jimmie?" she asked.
 "Somethin' t eat" replied Jimmie'
 But I'm not hungry"
 Yes, you are" insisted the ragged philanthropist, winking at her gravely- "Nobody's sick except when they're hungry. We took up election an got these cream puffs fur yuse Eat em quick. ma'am. an you'll Feel better"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
SOLD MOTHERS HORSE
Man in Charge of Car Passing Through Got Money for Two Animals
 and Skipped.

Friday ia carload of horses from Kansas City was unloaded Tor feed at the yards here, and the man in charge began offering them for sale. He had sold two, when Agent Sallee grew suspicious, and. with Fred Daniels and others started to investigate. with the result that they found two animals missing.
 One of the horses was located at a horse traders camp south of the railroad near the fair grounds, and on inquiry the trader, from Kansas, Art Lawson by name, stated that he also had the other.
 Replevin papers were gotten out. and Lawson, seeing he had been beaten, gave up all right in the case and told the officers to take the ani- mals and send them along with the rest. The man who sold them dis appeared.
 Lawson went to Texarkana in hopes that he could catch the man and get his money back.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
ACCEPT THE JOB
Judges Rogers, Trisber and McCulloch Will Arbitrate in State
 CapitoI Muddle.

Little Rock, April g. II Dispell ing all doubt as to whether or not they would accept the com mission appointed in the Patter- son bill and arbitrate the balance due on the Caldwell X Drake con- tract, Federal Judges John H Rogers of Fort Smith and Jacob TIleber of Little Rock and Chief Justice A. E. McCulloch of the supreme court met in the office of the chief justice this afternoon and elected McCulloch chairman.
 Notice. was sent Caldwell X Drake of the organization of the commission and nothing further can be done until the contractors file stipulations agreeing to abide by the finding of the commission
 Caldwell $. Drake have stated they will agree to arbitration, so the work should begin in short time.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
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 bumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimp ' 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 cs pecially advised for chronic, d. CD seated cases of blocd or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark by w. c. Vandiyer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

Washington, Apr. 24.-For more than half an hour the opening of to- day's session of the Daughters or the American Revolution was postponed m order that the tellers' report of the election held yesterday might be re- ceived as the first order of business
 Mrs. Avery at 11:15 o'clock present ed the report of the 23 sleepy, weary tellers. The reports showed that Mrs Matthew T. Scott of Illinois, the ad- ministration candidate, had been elected president general over her competitor, Mrs. William Cumming Story of New York, by vote Of 45o to 428.
 Rounds of applause greeted the an aouncement of the vote. Mrs. Story moved to make the election unani' nous. but a chorus of noes answered her motion. Mrs Story bespoke for Mrs. Scott the support of all members.
 The total vote cast at the election vas S73. but the total legal vote for president general was 864.
 The tellers were unable to report further on the election.
 On motion of Mrs. Murphy of Ohio a resolution was adopted making Mrs. Donald Mclean, the retiring president general, an honorary president gen ral.
 Here Mrs. Scott. the president gen eral-elect, was escorted to the plat sorm by a corps of pages. The dele gates applauded vociferously.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
ANOTHER BARGAIN WEEK
Big Hermeling Stock Is Not All Gone Yet, and Petty's Sale Goes
 on Six More Days.

The sale of the Hermeling bankrupt stock at Petty has gone on for more than two weeks, and thousands of dollars worth of fine shoes, hats, dryg oods, cloth ing, notions, etc., etc, have gone out at prices that made every purchaser happy.
 But the stock was a big one. There are yet some good things left, and as the stock goes down, the prices go down also. Mir. Petty started out 10 clean it all out before stopping, and has de- cided to continue the sale one more week-to and including May l.
 Better look the stock over and compare prices before you buy. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
CAR OF OIL IN DISPUTE
Gay Oil Company Lost Suit Against N. Nj. Roach Short Session of
 Court Saturday.

Friday afternoon Jud g e Steel excused the petit jury until Monday and nc court was held Saturday except short session to hear some motions before the court.
 Friday afternoon the case of The Gay Oil Go. vs. N. NJ :. Roach was tried and quickly dis. posed of. The oil company ship ped car of oil in wooden bar rels to N. M. Roach last Decem- Der. Claiming that the barrels were leaking, in violation of the contract. the shipment was re- fused. The oil company would not take the shipment back and the car was switched on a side track, and suit brought for the value of the oil and barrels.
 When the case was called an agent of the oil company was put on the stand, also Harry Ravens craft, chief clerk of the freight office at this point. They were witnesses for the plaintiff and both admitted that the barrels were leaking, whereupon Judge Steel directed the jury to return verdict for the defendant Since the arrival of the car it has stood on the side track and bill for demurrage amounting to over $l00 stands against .he losers ot this suit.
 The suit of T. M. Dover vs. A {. Harris, over the attachment of some cotton, was tried Friday afternoon and verdict rendered az ainst the defendant.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
NEIGHBOR COUNTIES
 WILL HELP POLK
Montgomery and Pike County Farmers Unions Will Favor Location of State Agricultural School Here
 Howard May Help.

W. F. Murray, president of the Farmers Union al Oliver s Chap el, who went last week into Mont gomery and Pike counties for the purpose of securing the co-opera- tion of the unions of those coun ties in securing one of the state agricultural schools for Polk county, has returned and brings word that the unions of those counties are solidly in favor oi the location of one of the schools in Polk county, and will work to that end. He also hopes for sup port from Howard county.
 This will probably result in the appointment of A. l.. Durham, president of the Polk county union, as one of the five trustees.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Rheumatism.

More than nine out of every ten eases of rheumatism are simply rheu- matlsm of the muscles, due to cold or damp weather or chronic rheumatism. In such eases no internal treatment required. The free application of Chamberlain's Liniment is all that Is needed, and it is certain to give quick relief Give it trfai and see for yourself how quickly it relieves the pain and soreness. Price 25 eents large iize, % cents. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.,, aud all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Power Tn Silence.

Here is hint for the women who fidget and fret and fuss. Go into the silence at certain times of the day One need not necessarily retire for for. nal prayer. 'He who is in the path of duty needs no prayers" said wise Or iental But in the silence you will find the peace and strength of prayer In withdrawing from the pressure of things and getting in touch with the great sources of power. you will aD- sorb power.-Edwin Markham. in the Red Book.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Prizes for the Best Roads.

Salina, Kan, Apr. 24.-At a meet ing of the commercial club here, II was decided to give cash prizes to the ownships in which the greatest i'm orovements are shown in the work or he roads in Saline county within tb 1ext year. It is now the intention to make $150 the minimum prize, and Y nay exceed this. There is now S1.00e to give in prizes, and the amount O. money secured in the future will reg uate the size of the other prizes Many farmers attended the meetina and made addresses. A banquet was served.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Gives Bir h to oulntupIets.

Winsto-Salem, N. c March 3l. - Word was received here today of the presentation to farmer named Turner by Mrs. Turner of five healthy babies. three boys and two girls. The ouintu plets weighed from four to six pounds each. Physicians from all over the state and curiosity seekers are four neying Co Rockingham to see the marvels. It is tLe first case of it's kind on record in this part of the country
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

Mir. F. G. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y., writes: My little girl was greatly benefited by taking Foley's Orino Laxative, and think it is the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble.n Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women and children, as it is mild, pleasant and effective, and is a splendid spring medicine, as it cleansss the system and clears the complexion. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Bought Farm fer Investment.

D. ]. VanFossen of Kansas City, father of Mrs. O. E. Ross of this city, has bought of Grand pa Levi Hill his 100 acre farm and orchard, located two miles west of Rocky. Mir. VanFossen IS a real estate man of much experi- ence and has bought this place as an investment. He proposes to make extensive improvements. J. l.. Horner made the sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Allowed Boys to Play Pool.

Wiley Cannon, who had charge of Ed Lyman 5 pool hall on Front Street, was taken before Police Judge Alexander Friday morn ing for allowing boys to play pool therein. He was fined $500 and costs.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Railroad Attorney Arrested.

Spokane, Wash, Apr. z4.-Judge M. ]. Gordon, former counsel for the Great Northern railway, was arrested yesterday on indictments by the coun. ty grand jury. He is charged with em. DezzIement of funds from the railway company while acting as it's attorney. His bond for appearance was fixed at s20000.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

During the spring every one would be benefited by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. It furnishes needed tonic to the kidneys after the extra strain Of winter, and it purifies the blood by stimulating the kidneys, and causing them to eliminate the impurities from it. Foley's Kidney Remedy imparts new life and vigor. Pleasant to take. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Ship us your eggs and poultry

Ship us 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, POI 3rd St. Hot Springs, Ak. W
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly, strengthens the lungs and eApels colds. Get the genuine in yellow package. Sold by all drug gists,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
MRS. SCOTT ELECTED
ILLINOIS WOMAN CHOSEN PRESt DENT GENERAL OF DAUGHTERS
 OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
EIGET VOTES MORE THAN COMPETITOR

The Ballot as Announced Was Mrs. Scott, 436; Mrs. Story, 42S-houno of Applause Greeted Announcement of the Vote And Appearance or mrs' Scott on Platform.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
HYGIENIC DIET

People who prefer vegetable diet
to one of meat and who look for max
imum nourishment with variety find
a most unusual food In Faust Brand
Spaghetti
So admirably does it lend itself to
the making of endless tempting and
nourisling dishes-whether for din
ner or supper-that it has taken the
place of meat even in many non-vege.
tartan homes.
Faust Spaghetti is a food to work
on. Makes blood, bone, muscle and
energy-and, unlike meat, does it
without taxing the digestion or over.
heating the blood.
Then consider the economy of it! AT
only five and ten cents a package ii
has no equal as nourishing, sustain.
Ing food within reach of all.
And as to its adaptability-the book
OF recipes sent free on request merely
suggests the endless number of ways
OF serving 1t as a simple side dish
sweet pudding, or as the best of all
in such appetizing and tasty forms thai
1t is always welcome.
MAULL BROTHERS, ST. LOUIS, MO
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
THE BUSINESS MANS NERVES.
Diagnosis Of Specialist Reveals Him
as Suffering from Mental Activity
and Alcohol.

A diagnosis of the American bust.
ness man made by an eminent nerve
specialist reveals him as suffering
from "a neurosis partaking of the
character of neurasthenia. psychas-
thenia and hysteria,' the provoking
causes of which are Continuous men
tai activity and excessive use of al.
cohol.' This being the state of the
business mans nerves, the lay obser-
yer is left to wonder at the deceptive
appearance of health and heartiness
with which he DISCUSSES his grave
maladies from the eyes of all but the
neurologist. 1t is amazing with what
zest and energy these nervous wrecks
plunge into outdoor recreation, what
arduous games of golf they play with
what enthusiasm they motor One
might suppose that their general
health was better than that of any
previous generation of American bust.
ness men. But appearances are prov
erbially deceitfnl. Behind their out
ward show of physical activity the in
ward cancer of decay is at work con-
/ Stunning their vitality. What seem to
be well nurtured figures are the re.
suits of alcoholic imitation. 1t is a
serious state of things. but at least
! word of admiration may be ex.
4 pressed for the skill with which they
disguise their symptoms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-07
Charlotte Bronte's Hardships.

Does poetry pay?" we asked, and
waited for an answer Whatever that
answer may be, it is to be hoped that
every poet of to-day will find more
generous public than did Charlotte
Bronte 60 years ago, Here is her ex-
perience: My relatives, Ellis and
Acton Bell, and myself" she writes,
needless of the repeated warnings of
various respectable publishers, have
committed the rash act of printing a
volume of poems. The consequences
predicted have, of course, overtaken
us; our book is found to be a drug;
no man needs it nor heeds In the
space of year the publisher has dis,
posed of but two copies; and by what
painful efforts he succeeded in getting
rid of these two himself only knows
Before transferring the edition to the
trunkmakers, we have decided on dis
tributing as presents few copies Of
what we cannot sell. Chron
icle.