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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
READY FOR NEXT
 LEGISLATURE
Governor Douaghey Says Session of 1911 Can Be Held in New State house Caldwell Will Fight
 to the End,

Little Rock, July "A The walls of the new State Capitol are to be in place and the roof on by December 1, barring some uu- expected delay, emphatically de- clared Governor Donaghey last night, tu discussing the progress of work on the new statehouse.
 "The first construction work to be rushed will be that of the walls, in order to get the build ing roofed in" said the governor, "and unles something altogether unexpected should happen, we expect to have this accomplished by December 1. Ia the meantime the work on the interior will be carried right along, and by the time the legislature is ready to meet in 1911 we expect to have the building ready to receive them. It will not be en- tirely finished, of course, but it will have reached the stage where it will accommodate the deliberative bodies, and the old statehouse can be discarded, so as its needs as legislative gath ering place are concerned"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
HOW CALDWELL WILL FIGHT
Says Will Carry Case to United States
 Supreme Court

Little Rock, July 24.-Stung to the quick through the fight which has been put up against his contracting concern, George w. Caldwell says he will fight through to the Supreme Court of the United States and expresses the sincere belief that he will win out if he has to go to that tri- buual. up in Indiana where l was raised we have i.adfly,' said George W. Caldwell yester- day afternoon, ''and this pest picks out spot on the back ot a bull which cannot be reached by tail or head of the animal and he begins to bore away. The bull soon begins to sit up and take notice. He races off for the brush avd rakes off wing of the padhy. Another rush through the brush takes off a leg and still another tears off his body, but the head still remains sinking down into the back of the animal. l am going to be a gadtly and stick with Governor Donaghey until the last. I have just begun to fight"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
Obituary.

Irene Brown (nee Wilder) wife of ]. C. Brown, was born Feb. 10, 1861 in Polk county, Arkansas, and died in Polk county, Arkan- sas, July 7, 1909; making her stay on earth AS years, 5 months and 7 days.
 Sister Brown was member of the Baptist church at the time of her death. She joined Old Foun- tain Head church in 1875 and was baptised by Elder H. C. Rid ling. Was married to J. C. Brown about 1880 and to this union was born 8 children, only 4 of which are living. } daugh- ters and son.
 She joined the F. E & c. U. at Liberty April 8, 1905 and lived a worthy member. Her heart was always open to the poor and needy. We know it is custom to speak kindly of the dead, but we feel sure that we were never ac- quainted with a better woman or a better Christian than she. We do not say she had no faults, but we do say that if she did we do not know it. All who knew her loved and respected her.
 n Brother Brown and four chil- dren have sustained great loss. The Liberty Union also sustains a great loss, but we are sure our loss is her eternal gain.
 There IS remaining, beside her husband and children, one sister to mourn the loss. We would comfort the bereaved ones, but we realize that words are too empty. Jesus alone can bind up the broken heart; and to Him we would commend all mourners.
 None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise. Weep not, dear friend, for she has entered into the pearly gate. Oh, leave the gate ajar.
 J. K. Wilcox,
 I. K. Paris,
 J. N. Wilcox,
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
JEROME STILL IN THE THAW CASE
The Attorney General Has Asked That i1e Assist the State at the
 Hearing.

New York, July 25.--District Attor- ney Jerome has decided to take Q hand in Harry K. Thaw's case once more. Despite the fact that the case fin it's present aspect is outside his i'm mediate jurisdiction. MT Jerome an nounced that he would go to White Plains Monday to appear at the re- sumption in the supreme court of the hearing as to Thaw's mental condi- tion.
 The district attorney said Attorney General O'Malley, who Is opposing Thaw's application for release, had asked his assistance. MT. Jerome de- clined to comment on the pamphlet published by Thaw's mother criticis- ing bis conduct of the case.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
IN A BLAZING LAUNCH
Miss Mayme Koontz Has Narrowing Experience While Boating on
 the Rappahannock River.

Miss Mayme Koontz, who for past season was milliner for the Lochridge Dry Goods Company, and who is now visiting various points in the East, writes Miss Mary McNeely of a very harrow ing experience she went through while out on a gasoline launch on the Rappahannock river op- posite O'Banna, Va. She says:
 "Thirty-eight of us went out on the Rappahaunock river here at night in a gasoline launch. The river is five miles wide here. The man that was running the boat took lamp to investigate something he thought was going wrong, and a 30-gallon tank of gasoline caught fire. Every eof us expected to be blown to pieces every second. The boys took off their coats and fought the fire with them until their coats gave out, then the girls gave up their skirts. One girl was so excited she jumped overheard and one of the men jumped in to save her, but both were drowned. When the gasoline had all burned out we were out on the river and helpless, and Oh! l hope l will never spend another such a night.
 "In the morning mau came out and hitched our boat to his and took us ashore. It certainly was a sad party that arrived back at O'Banna.'
 While in the East Miss Koontz will visit the big millinery houses m the interest of the Lochridge Dry Goods Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
TO PROTECT STATE FARM
Penitentiary Beard Adopts Resolution Calling on Congressman Robinson
 to Persuade War Dep. to Act.

Little Rock, July 25.-The state peuitentiary Board met Saturday afternoon, accepted the proposition of the two road dis tricts in the vicinity of the state farm to improve the state farm road to Warner, authorized the superintendent to purchase an- other saddle horse to be used in chasing escaped convicts, and al- so authorized him to purchase machinery necessary fer the man ufacture of sorghum molasses.
 To Raise MOlasses for Conv.cts.
 There are now between 12 and Is acres of land on the farm planted in sorghum cane, which is used in the maufacture of sor- ghum molasses. This it is esti. mated, will make about 200 bar rels of molasses, more than enough to supply the convicts. At the present time the board buys about 10 barrels of molas- ses mouth to supply the con victs.
 The board then adopted a reso- lution asking Congressman Joe T. Robinson to use al his power to have the war department take up the matter of protecting the state farm and 500,0C0 acres of land from damage by the Arkan- sas river. A copy of the resolu- tion was also to be presented to Senator Clark and Davis.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
REAPING BENEFIT
From the Experience of Mena People

We are fortunate indeed to be able to profit by the expcrlence of our neighbors. The public utter ances of Mena residents on the following subject will interest and benefit thousands of our readers. Read this statement. Iris emphatic and convincing. No better proof can be had.
 I. E. Dickerson, DeQueen Street, Mena, Ark, says: "For several years I suffered from kid ney disease in a severe form. About a year ago 1 began to have q lameness and soreness in my back and across my kidneys, which at times prevented mo from working. The kidney secrctions were frequent in passage, con taining a sediment and were at tended py burning sensation when being voided. On the ad- vice of n friend procured q box of Doan's Kidney Pills at the Palace Drug Go. and soon received relief. Two or three boxes com pletely cured me, and l therefore advise the use of Doan's Kidney Pills to other kidney sufferers. T
 For sale by all dealers. Price so cents. Foster-Mllburn O., New York, sole agents for tho United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
The Leading Photographer

For everything in the picture line of yourself or family group. Also pictures copied n enlaigeu. Kodak work finished, and ffesn kodak and photograph material always in stock. The finest line If postal cards in the city can De found at my gallery. All slzes s of picture frames in square or gs F,epeh oval. If l have mol go. inc size I will make 1t. l also have fine line Of molaing; ! Come m and see. Dining room anu oe osrlor pictures with or withou, ] frames. typography material ana [, on,fils. oil and water pants all sil colors, aud all sizes brushes; s,.. A,r fnr - rostcard albums. hoaaAs .,.a lu, se sert and sale. Remember .ne .1ae ol .o1laaeeeNfIiltebrand's, The Leaa, a,, ina p, Photographer. Gallery ,a5 < < oa :, De Queen street.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
An Exclusive Horse Shoeing Shop

w. l.. Todd, who came here a few months, ago from Roswell, N M.. aud bought home, will next Monday open shop at 5l4 De Queen street, where he will do . n exclusive horseshoing business. Mr' Todd will carefully look after all sorts of foot troubles of horses broue hit to him.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
CAPITOL WORK HELD UP
Chancellor Martineau 0verrules De- murrer of State to Applica-
 tion for Injunction.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, July 26.-Chan- cellor Martineau this morning overruled the demurrer of the state in the State Capitol injunc- tion suit, which means that a temporary injunction is granted Caldwell & Drake against the Capitol Commission. and that work must be held up.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
Trading in Town Saturday

A. c Mckay, Oden; c. j. Simpson, Oden; Geo. Medford, board Camp; K. A. Nuuuelee, lNunley, \ A. J. Fri!z, Slatington; ,. [. Hall, Board Camp, and c. V. Conn, Egger.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
Every Woman Will Be Interested

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29

Tn warm weather Prickly Ash Ritters helps your staying qnaii- ,ies Workers who use 1t occa- ;onally stand the heat better ana are less fatigued at night. W. :. Vaudiyer, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29

If you have no appetite Tor vour meals something is wrong uith your digestion, liver and howels. Priekly Ash Bitters elcanses and strengthens the stomach. puriies the bowels and creates appetite. vigor and cheer. fulness. W. c. Vandiver, special gent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
Visitors From Country.

Gavid England, Wickes.
 U. Hathaway, Hathaway.
 ;. .. Swallwood, Board Camp John A. Carter, Sims, trading. Ii. M. Fowler, Big Fork, trad lug.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
The Line Up

# The lineup, roughly, as 1t now 1ppears, for the state offices, is as Elbows:
 For governor Governor Geo. N Douaghey for reelection, c. E Kavanaugh of Little Rock, ex 1heriff of Pulaski county, Con- &ressmau c. c. Reid of Morrilton, 5nd either President John H.
 inemon of Philadelphia, who
 as defeated al the last primary <ection, or Rev. w. T. Amis, the Ieform leader at Hot Springs. < For secretary of state-Senator charles E. Bush of Fl Paso, Guy k Tucker, state commissioner of zines, manufactures and agricul- 1urc; Earl Hodges, state printing fieik in the state auditors office, md ]. C. Clary of Warren, who
 as defeated at the last primary.
 For attorney general-H Hal Nor good, to all present appearances without opposition. Senator Otis Niugo of De Queen, Gustave 1ones Of Newport, J. M. Brice of peWitt aud A. s. Hays of Rus \ Twill have all b m men ion d but 1t i uad, rstood that non, ol tlnm will ius Ike the racs. 2 For state treasurer = ]. l.. fates, candidate ior re election to third term, and l.. l.. Coll inan, present. state land commis- sioner.
 For state auditor = John K. Jobe, for reelection to a second term, and L. Sharp Dunaway oi Conway.
 For state superintendent of in. struction-George B. Cook, fol Reelection to second term, ap |parently without opposition.
 For state commissioner ol mines, manufactures and agri cuIture-J. T. M. Holt of Hemp stead county, member of th' House ef Representatives; Rep iesentative Hamilton of Poll county, Frank Witt of Faulknel county, Guy Morris of Cleburn' county, also a member of th' House, aud A. w. Estes of Marioi couny.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-29
DgSLIKE A LONG |ND DHOTCANPAIdN
\, s,ems Likely That DOnaghey' .'.rgb. Reid and Either Bine- | ., Auis Wil Rau -for"osd
 For Attorney General.

v 's ot ;klrmishers have been
 .,od small armies of scouts
 hecome active iu all sections De leaders of the political
 s. ,o be waged throughout
 ,,s,s next spring al the Dem- ;c urinary election arc al-
 rantuvering fer positions '.,e field, although 1t will be ,sv months before there is any !. ! like an active engagement.
 ,,,,uv who are in touch with ,. ooIitical situation, 1t appears .t the coming state Democratic .o,,vu is breaking unusually
 Granting such, the reason .5vanced that tue coming cam ;e n promises 10 be one ot hard persistent fighting with . of new men in the battle, :, who will need early cam yniug in order 10 get ac- Tinted with the state. The p fact that ore faction may at' npt to upset precedent and de- Il q governor running for re- @,ion to a second term IS con- Bred sufficient cause for early Rance in the list Three and r.cornered situations have all Idy loomed up in some of the ,mised fights, and already pol hans are charging ideals" and 'sme.ups.
 from all present indications, election will possess two un- Ially striking features. One l be the fact that there will be lie mention of Jeff Davis. The Ter feature will be the threat d attempt to overthrow a gov or who has served but one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
FLOOD OF PETITIONS FOR TAX REBATES
Council Grants Prayers of II and Re. ceiyes 2l More Requests for
 RemiSSiOnS,
Dr. Knapp Salary Controversy at Last Settled by Appropriation of $2I2.50- Wheeler and Others Ask for Building Lines.

Claiming that it forgot to include in s212.50 received in fees from the sIaueh- terhouse the Board of Health sent a communication to the board of alder- men, last night, asking that the sum be appropriated to wipe out a. deficit incurred by the payment of Dr. A. C. knapp the salary that was due him in 1907. when there was a squabbie on in the council over the question of whether Dr. Knapp was the city meat and milk inspector or not. The alder men voted to reappropriate the money
 The park commission also got a little revenue without having to go to the Board of Apportionment for it. It re- ported that it had $353 coming from the sale of hay and asked tho council to reappropriate the same. The request was granted.
 Petitions for abatement of taxes. 21 Tn number, were received The board voted to abate eleven tax bills upon the recommendations of the claims con tornmlttee and adopted the report of the committee to give three of the petitioners leave to withdraw.
 It is evident that Samuel H. Wheeler intends building some kind of a large structure on his property at the south east corner of Gold and Middle street as a petition from him, with John TT Donovan and other owners of prop erty In the same block was received asking that a building line be estab- i1shed on the east side of Middle street between Gold and Golden Hill streets.
 The sum of $1.00O was voted to Joseph V. Brennan, superintendent of poor, for disbursement among the out side poor during the month of May
 Upon the invitation of Elias Howe, Jr. Post. G. A. R.. it was voted to participate in the Memorial Day cere- monies at the Soldiers & Sailors monu- ment in Seaside Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
ENTHUSIASM MARKS
 OPENING OF RETREAT
Rev. fr. DoIan Speaks Tonight on the
 'sCruciaI H0ur."

With the same enthusiasm and ardor that marked the opening of the first day of the retreat of all members of the councils of the Knights of Colum- bus in this city, at St. Augustine's church, under the dir ection Of the Con- necttcut Apostolate band, the full complement of Knights attended the services last evening and listened to the words of Rev. Father Mitchell on ''The Enemy of the Soul.' The bene- djctton was sung by Rev. Father Lynch, chaplain of Cecil Calvert Coun- cil.
 This evening at o'clock, Rev. F'a- ther Dolan, a. most eloquent and for cfble speaker, will talk on ''The Cru cia1 Hour.'' The services will be read by Rev. Father Nihi1l. pastor of St. Patricks church and chaplain of Cor dova Council. While the center aisles are reserved for the Knights, the other aisles in the church are open to the public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
EASTER DISPLAY OF
 FLOWERS AT RECK'S
Green Houses and Stores Are Now Cor.
 geous With Beautiful Blossoms.

A most gorgeous display of towering plants for Easter is to be seen at John Reck x Sons store. 985 Main street, and at their Easter branch, in the centre of the Post Office Arcade, where one can see an array of f1owerins In Bridgeport before.
 Easter lilies, with their most nerfect flowers and green foliage down to the pots predominate, and it is there that one can see a most perfect lot of these most beautiful Easter flowers
 The azaleas this year are more per feet than ever and certainly they are wonderful plant, for where could one find a plant making such a gorgeous lasting from two to four weeks Tkc hardy Baby Rambler rose, which is a perpetual bloomer. is to be seen in great numbers. They deserve the at tention of every lover of flowers. Hardy Rhododendrons, and 1ilacs are in full bloom, and are novelties at this time of year. Hyacinths, tulips and daffodils are certainly more beautiful than ever. They are seen in beautiful shades and in jars to suit customers The hardy Apireas are extra fine, having an extra amount of towering spikes and fine foliage.
 The green house in the rear of the store at 9S5 Main street is a wonderful sight. It is there. as we'll as in the store and in the Arcade, that a 6is- play is to be seen which will appeal to orchids. violets, lilies of the valley carnations, daffodils, single and double poets eyes and paper white narcissus Roman hyachinths. callas and Easter lilies are only a few of the almost end less variety to be seen in profusion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
EXPLANATION BY
 ALDERMEN GOULD
Reason Why Police Ordinance Was
 Held mp.
Board Can Now Increase Patrol Force
 by Adding Five Additional Men.

In the presentation of an ordinance to increase the number of patrolmen in the police department from 75 to 30 chairman Robert N. Gould. of the Rlderuaz1io committee on ordinances took the floor at the Aldermanic ses- sion last night to defend the commit tee from the rnmoxed reason why it had not reported before. Mayor Lee trapped the leader of the young Repub- aicans to order. Chairman Gould then moved the adoption of the report and when the question on the motion was before the house he continued his ex- planafion i
 The story circulated was that Alder man OfConnen had a friend who wants to be a policeman very badly ana that eome of O'Connelrs friends on the ordinance committee made it known chat it would recommend the ordinance allowing five new patrolmen providing 0ome of the members on the commit, eee were assured that o'Connelps friend said to be Daniel Sullivan was placed beneath a helmet and back of a. shield.
 Alderman Gould stated that the story had undoubtedly been given out by 1r- responsible persons as neither he nor any of his colleagues upon the commit tee would assent to any such trans action. He said the committee found called for a force of 75 patrolmen while ct the present time there are "A patrolmen As the aldermen un- derstood existing conditions the Board of Apportionmnt had appropriated $5,Ms75 to pay for five patrolmen in Grade C., at a salary of $2-75 per day.
 "There are well founded rumors, said Chairman Gould, that fhe police commissioners do not intend to use efis money for theapurposes 1t IS ap- propriated for and unless it is true that Bridgeport is urgently in need of more police protection would not favor the increasing of che patrol force a,nless the appointments were 10 pc made and the men assigned to duty at once. tried to learn from the Pres tdent G. B. Hill of the police board only today what the police beard 1n- tended to do with the money and he informed me that he understood the money was for general purposes. The ordinance committee makes this report fin order that the board may use the money for the purpose 1t was appro- priated for"
 Alderman Wilson said he would like to ask Alderman Gould if he thought the money could be used for any pur- post other than that for which it was appropriated.
 DO you want my opinion as an all derman Gould did not give the opin- ion asked by his lawyer colleague on the board The ordinance was adopt ed.
 Three likely candidates for appoint unent arc Thomas F. Malone, a former ball player now employed at the Un- ion Typewriter Co, as machlnlst; an ernploye of the Singer Mfg. Go. and Dennis Keough. salesman for F. E 1aIIey 6 Co.,, and a prominent mem- her of the Foresters of America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
TO DECORATE THE
 CITY HALL
Receive Permission From Common Conn.
 Gil to Display National Colors.
5000 MEN TO MARCH

The Common Council last night re- ceived a communication from the To- cal convention committee of the Ma t1onal Slavonic Society which is to hold it's tri-ennia1 convention in this city during the latter part of May. It was also voted to grant all of the requests of the committee The communication which describes the plans of the con vention in brief form is signed by President Leonard S. Alexovitz and Secretary Nicholas Kovacs, and is in part as follows:
 We call your attention. in the name od the National Slavonfc Society, of which there are two Assemblies in Bridgeport, composed Of American cit izens of Slavonic birth with branches or assemblies all over the United same has been prevailed upon to hold It's next national convention in Bridge port, beginning May A, 1909. and last ing to the 31st of the month. allow us to place a suitable banner in Hallett street at No. 517, and other appropriate decorations.
 Secondly, for permission to decorate @ the City Hall with American colors and Slavontc red, white and sky blue, and to place a. suitable sign of welcome upon 1t, as has been allowed to oth- CTS.
 Your honorable body will readily see the advantage to the city's busi- ness interests by having 400 to 500 dele gates from all over the United States in this city.
 We are also arranging a civic pa- rade, in which visitors from out of town lodges and societies will partici- pate. There is no doubt that we will attract 5000 visitors on the 24th of next month.
 ''We have good reason of hoping to entertain the Governor of the State and other prominent men, both of the State and city. Therefore we invite all public spirited citizens to help us make this convention and celebration a credit to our community"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
'Paid in FulP' Plays Successful End Date

A return engagement of "Paid in Ful1'' was presented at Smiths theatre last evening before a large and ap- preciative audience. which thoroughly enjoyed the production. The scene of the play is set in New York while the story is that of a young married man who steals money from his hard hearted employer so as to keep up with the demands of the time and to have his wife in the sphere where he thinks she ought to be. Through the merits of his wife the young man is saved. Those appearing in the cast included: !: Clara Blandick. Lionel Adams, Scott Cooper, George Baclkus, Florence Rob inson, Marion Berg and George BeIden.