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The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
WILLIS TRIED TO
 RUIN WEES NAME
Damaging Evidence Against Dead Man by Former Hotel Chambsrmaid Efforts to Prove Defend
 ant Insane.

I<ittlt NOShss fNsaS A'0'' " A disposition to sacrifice the fam ;,v pride for the sake of clearing W. Y. Ellis of the charge of mur- der which hangs over him, and which was manifested during the hearing Thursday afternoon, when the defense began to intro duce it's testimony, has continued Friday and relative after relative was brought into the web to con- meet the links necessary to prove Ellis is victim of hereditary in- sanity. It was claimed by wit nesses that Ellis had also been bur, in a foot ball game and by falling from barn when a boy.
 How Willis Persecuted Wife.
 The alleged attempt of N. P. Willis to besmirch the character of his wife by means of bribery. and the presence of detectives in Pine Bluff and elsewhere watch iug Mrs. Ellis and the baby Mary, were brought before the jury yesterday Tn the case of W. Y. Ellis, charged with murder
  for killing Willis last July. The evidence reflecting on the charac- ter of Willis was introduced by the defense only after half a doz- en tilts before.th court and over the repeated objections of the prosecution.
 The changes in the character of the accused man, his peculiar ac- tious and disposition just before the killing, was the burden of the testimony of a half dozen wit nesses from Pine Bluff, Ellis home, who were examined during the day. The changes in the de- fendaut from a cheerful, jovial, jolly, good fellow to a morose, absent-minded, nervous individual is one of the symptoms of the de- velopment of the insanity which the defense hopes to prove.
 Mrs. Lonia Nyberg of Little Rock, former chambermaid at the Hotel Marion, to whom Willis is alleged to have made the offer of $250 for false testimony against his wife's character, was the fea- ture of the day. The woman was positive in her testimony and came off with honors in a lively engagement with Lewis Rhoton, who conducted the cross-examina- tion for the state.
 Mrs. Nyberg stated positively that Willis approached her while she was chambermaid at Hotel Marion. aud offered her $250 if she would swear sle saw Mrs. Willis, now Mrs. Ellis, ,ming, scantily attired, from the room oI travelling man across the hali. This offer, she says, she turned down aud reported It to the grand jury, which returned an indlct. men', which was pending at ,be time of he death Of Willis.
 She also stated that she saw the mother of Wallis enter Mrs. Ellis room during the latter's ab sence and throw a stocking over tue transom into the room of a travelling man, which was re. turned to Mrs. Ellis by the wit ness when she reported the loss
 The trial is developing many contests between the attorneys.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Four Railroads Merge.

Chicago. Nov 2S.-Official announce ment was made of the consolidation under one management of the Alton Glover Leaf roads with the latest pur- chases of the Hawley-Shonts syndi' cate. the Minneapolis & St. Louis and the Iowa Central roads. The an nouncement came in the form of ap pointments of officials with jnrisdic ton over all four roads.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
McCURDY NOT DEAD
Reports Are That. While Badly Wound ed, Barring Complications, He
 Will Recover.

William McCurdy, who was thought to have been fatally cut Saturday in fight with w. $. Davis, IS in a fair way to recover, according to word brought in by w. T. Cole of Iuk, Thad Reed and others.
 Davis appeared before Squire Hay and was placed under $500 pond, which he made. The trial is set for Thursday, but may ha we to be postponed on account of condition of McCurdy, the injured man.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Will Make no Mistake If You Fol
 low This Mena!Ci Citizens Advice.

Never neglect your kidneys.
 If you have pain in the back, urinary disorders, dizziness and nervousness, it's time to act and no time to experiment. These are all symptoms of kidney trou- ble, and you should seek rene dy wh oh is known to cure the kidneys.
 Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy to use. No need to ex pertinent. 1t has cured many stubborn cases Tn Mena. Foll w the advice of a Mena citizen and De cured yourself.
 ]. H. Clark, Tailor, Jansen Ave, Mena, Ark, says: "Whe ] say that Doan's Kidney Pills are uneqdalled for removing back ache, ridding one of tired, Ian gald feeling and toning up the Kidneys and general system, 1 speak from personal experience. Ior aoout two years my kidneys aId not act properlysa l Lad about every symptom of kidney disease. l tried first one remedy then another, but received little II any benefit until I began using Doan's Kidney Pills, procured a' adrug store. They soon strength ened my back and kidneys and re stored me to good health.
 For sale by all d alers. PrIet SO cents. Foster MiIburn Go. Buffalo. New York. sole agent' TOT the United States.
 Remember the name Doan s-- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
The Chocolate Eating Nations.

A Frenchman who has visited this country recently expressed amaze ment at the great amount of chocolate consumed by us. He had thought the Parisians, of all people on the face of the earth, excelled in the eating of chocolate sweets, but here he found the custom of coating things with chocolate so prevalent that he said the people of his city had something in the line to learn from us. He did not know perhaps that while we take our chocolate lightly and for its own sake quite as much as French people do. we also approve of It in our diet for the nutritious qualities 1t pos sesses.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
coughs that are tIght or tickling,

Coughs that are tight or tickling, oct quick and certain help from Dr.. Shoop,s Cough Remedy. On this account druggists everywhere are fayoring Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy. The tender leaves of a harmless lung healing mountainous shrub give to Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy it's cura- five properties. Those leaves have inc power to calm the most distressing coueh. and to soothe and heal the most sensitive bronchial membrane. Mothers should, for safety's sake, ai- ways demand Dr. Shops. It can with perfect freedom be given to even the youngest babes. Test 1t once vonrself. and see. Sold by Davis Drug Go, The old Relisble.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Old Settler Dead.

Mrs. Susan White died Sun day morning at the home ol heI son-iu-law, Ira Eddleman. at Owens Chapel. She died of par a,vsis. The burial was in Owens Chanel cem etery at } o'clock Sur. dsv The Rev. Goddard had charge of the funeral services Mrs. White was one of the iew old settlers of Polk county. Mrs A V. Prtle and Mrs. Levi Joplin are sisters of the deceased.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
state of ohio. City of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Go. doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State afore- said. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every casa of Catarrh that cannot he cured by the use of Halls Catarrh cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
 sworn to before me and subscribed in rv presence. this eth day of December. n tgss A. W. GLEASON, A fSeaiI Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal tv and acts directly on the blood and gucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free
 F.J. CHENEY 6 CO.,, Teiedo, O. Sold by all 6ruggistas fbc-
 rake Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
m,n. Horrors Drove Him Mad.

Streator, H., Nov. 2S.-Theodore Fellows, mine inspector for LaSalle county, Illinois, and at one time an in structor in mining. has become a maniac because of the horrors of the St. Paul mine disaster at Cherry. He Is being held at the county jail here awaiting removal to an asylum.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
plnsd Boys From the Street.

Newport, R. l.. Nov. 27.-More than 400 boys, mostly those who carry newspapers and deliver messages from the telegraph offices, were the guests of Mrs. Frederick w. Vanderbilt in Masonic hall. which marked the six teenth annual affair of the sort MrA Vanderbilt has given
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
ID SAVE TIE TREES
GOV. HADLEY INTERESTED IN CONSERVING THE FORESTS
 OF MISSOURI.
CONFeRS WITH THE COMMISSION
Members of the Body Entertained at . Luncheon by the Executive at Which Ways and Means for Aiding in Work Were Discussed.

Jefferson City, Nov. So.-Goy Had ley entertained the members of the State Forestry association at lunch con at which were considered ways and means of promoting forest conservation in Missouri. The com mission consists of pr. Herman yon Shenck. w. E Barns and W. A. Gar rettson of St. Louis: J. B. White and D, Austin Latchaw of Kansas City; Dr. William II. Black of Marshall and J. H. Himmslberger of Cape Girard- eau.
 Gov. Hadley has become more than ever interested in the forestry possi- bilities and responsibilities of Mis- souri since his trip through the Ozark region. In his opinion no other state in the Mississippi Valley has such natural advantages in relation to both forest and agricultural lands, since nearly 40 per cent of the state is still in timber But there is neither law nor appropriation to promote the pro tection of this timber nor to encour- age the planting of trees. It Is the | hope of the governor and the forestry commission to obtain both when the legislature meets.
 Meanwhile. 1t was decided. an effort will be made to have Clifford Pinchot. chief forester of the United States. make tour next spring with the com mission through the timber bottoms of southeastern Missouri and the Ozark region. covering some of tho same rich, undeveloped country seen i by the governor and his party recent I ly.
 Following this tour MT. Pinchot will be invited to attend state forestry convention to be held in St. Louis and attended by delegates from every country. appointed by the governor It is hoped from this convention . state forestry association with nomi- nal membership fee will be formed l and that 1t may enlist as cooperative members many lumbermen, farmers. educators and others, the purpose be ing not only to impress upon the citizens of the state the value Of con- serving the forests, but of planting trees.
 The subject also will be placed be- fore the State Teachers association | with view of enlisting the help of all the school teachers and through them arousing a greater appreciation of tree value among the rising genera ton. The funds of the forestry association would he used to conduct a campaign of education.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given that l will not be responsible for any contract or any debt that my wife Sarah Brooks may make in my name from this date.
 This goth day of November.
 James w. Brooks.
 22b-1t 4S-4 I
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

preventics, the new Candy Coia . e,,ra Tablets. are said by drugglsss .ubo v hav. four special specific adyant- so 'as nase Over all other remedies Tor . e,d ages Fir First. they contain no Quininee' ;,a coie; harsh or slekening. Secono' ho .sa'. n'pk apIye almost instant relief. Iniga 1hes ''.snt h,,N m the taste, like candy. Rleaslhn' R.s.h large box-4s i'reventics at !ss fours9, ad... AIso fine for feverish cn,l- l = ssn MY: Sold Dy Davis Drug Co.' The Old Reliable.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
The Correct Time

to stop a cough or cold is just as soon as it starts then there will be no dan ger of pneumonia or consumption. inst few doses of Ballard's Hore- hound Syrup taken at the start VIII stop the cough. If it has been run hing on for some time the treatment will be longer, but the cure Is sure- Sold by Gunnles' Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Her Heart Was Broken

because her complexion was bad and she could find nothing to clear it up. Ladies: bad complexion is caused by an inactive liver. An inactive liver can be put in perfect condition by talk ing Ballard's Heroine. The nn- equaled liver regulator. Sold by Gunnels Drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

The nine-day old baby of Mir. and Mrs. John Dodd of Ransom, died Friday. The burial took place Saturday at Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Log Teams Wanted.

25 log teams sswanted at once
 Ingham Lumber Co. 126 3t 4S 2t Hatheiu'
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
new Year
RESOLUTION.

"~ I'D make any New Year res
olutioDs - repeated the bach
~ elor girl. Yes. one. Want
to know? Oh. well. ! don't
mind telling you. I've made up my
mind to spend next Christmas differ
emily.
Il intend to make an altogether diff
ferent disposition of my presents here
after. The places that knew them
shall know them no more. and the
wilderness. where no presents have
ever been. is going to blossom with
mine.
You see 1t is this way: When | sat
down to think II all over-the worry
and fuss and the money ! spent-l
came to the conclusion that. outside
of the nearest and dearest. ! gave only
three or four gifts that were really
worth while-that is. that gave me any
actual happiness to give and brought
real joy TO others.
IT hese three or four were the things
gave towel. II doesn't matter
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31

''oH. WELL, ! DON'T MIND TELLING YOU.
ly needed them. who didn't expect
them and who couldn't make any re-
turn except a broken gratitude that
hurt you to listen TO.
why. no. certainly I'm not crying.
and The bachelor girl smiled da shingiy
through moist eyes. But I don't mind
telling you II was the happiest part of
my Christmas. And hereafter those
are the sort of people I'm going to give
to.
II think I shall write jolly little
note TO each of the relatives and friends
with whom l usually exchange pres
ents. shall send these notes long
enough before Christmas TO forestall
anybody's buying presents for me.
In the notes shall convey my best
love and my Christmas wishes. shall
also explain why intend to send no
present this year-that | purpose max
ing all my gifts 10 those whose only
claim upon me is their need. ] shall
add that ! am certain they will like
this original method OF disposing OF
their gifts. And ] shall further say
that II they want to make me hap
py and to enjoy the jolliest kind OF
Christmas themselves they will please
take the money they had intended TO
spend on me and do likewise with it.
In this way every dollar we give will
be well spent and make somebody
really glad.
$50 that's my New Year resolve. Tn.
selfish? That's all you know" The
bachelor girl laughed. ITS horribly
selfish. Didn't tell you was going
TO do II merely because II made me
happier ?"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
Correspondents Wanted.

The INDEPENDENT desires a good
correspondent in every community in
will be furnished free. Can't YOU
send IN the news Of your neighborhood!
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31

Plantation coffee. From II to 2,
Saturday, December lS-Saturday. De-
cember 25-Saturday, January Sat
urday, January Sth.
BASEMENT SHORT ORDER,
Lincoln Block, Delta
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
MARRYING EN- MASSE.
Curious New Years Custom of PIou.
gastels of Brittany.


Some curious and distinctive mar
riage customs prevail among the Plou-
gastels. strange race of people
Thought by some to be of Asiatic orr
GIN inhabiting Plougastel Daoulas. in
brittany. who are great strawberry
growers. They are also noted for in
termarrying exclusively with each 9th.
er. The alliances. which are engineered
by an intermediary known as the bas-
ralaine. all take place on one day,
year The basralaines start their cam
paign in September MS soon as the har-
vest is gathered In. demanding on be-
half of the intending bridegroom the
hand of his bride elect.
The courtship is then authorized and
proceeds with ardor during the dark
months which follow. Last year TWEEN
ty-three couples were married in the
parish church on Jan. s.
After the ceremony come dancing
and feasting. The great dinner which
is served at the numerous inns begins
at = O'Clock and lasts well on to mid
night. The favorite dish is tripe. and
an inordinate quantity OF alcohol is
consumed-one would like to know
with what results.
The whole place is en- fete. and there
are never fewer than 1000 guests.
After the orgy the united couples re-
pair to their separate homes. They do
not take up their Joint life until the
following evening after the service
Tor the dead and second feast. when
they are escorted to the bridal cham
Der by n large contingent OF grooms-
men nnd bridesmaids. to whom soup
and cakes are presented by the newly
married.-Sphere.
ll.A a. IT.. a....iA.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31

Money at Seven Per Cent.
For first-class real estate five year
loans.
G. w. BARTHOLOMEW.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
For Sale.

so acres fruit land with orchard.
Close to Delta. Easy payments. Ad-
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
Are You to Have a Tripp

On Tuesdays the Colorado & Southern
sells round trip tickets to all State
points from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo at exceptionally low rates.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
Old Iron Wanted.

P. Mundry, at the Delta Foundry,
will buy your old scrap iron and pay
you cash for it. 44-5t
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31

independent Ads Bring Rssulta
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
Business Locals.
aled Straw at Penley's.

Business Locals.
Baled Straw at Penley's.
Delta Trading Co.-the busy place.
David Deter has Shell Grits for your
chickens. 39-tf
Paonia's best coal $3.50 a ton at Geo.
Crabill's.
Get fat chicken from Penley for
your dinner.
Get your hay of David Deter. Every
bale is good. 39-tf
See WEIGH & Merrill for fire insur-
ance or loans. 36-tf
Black Diamond coal s45O per ton at
Geo Crabill's.
Buy your candy of the Meyer Mer-
camille Company.
See the window display at the Meyer
Mercantile Company.
Hay by the bale, ton or carload at
Deter's feed store. 39-tf
Go to the Spot Cash for Shoes, Hats,
Gloves and Clothing.
Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, for
rent in the Lincoln block.
Good pasture IL miles from town.
Inquire of Welch & Merrill. If
See our line of plants and cut flowers
DELTA FLORAL Co.
We are makers, leaders and rulers of
low prices. If DELTA TRADING Co.
]. C. Gale and G. F. Fogg, contrac-
tors and builders. Delta. 17-tf.
C. J. Anderson Architect and General
Contractor. Cook Building. 33-tf.
David Deter has just received new
shipment of popcorn that pops. 39-tf
For SALE: First cutting alfalfa
close to Delta. WEIGH & MERRILL.
Buy yo ur Keen Kutter Salty Razor
from the Meyer Mercantile Company.
Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
Large or small loans.
26tf. WEIGH & MERRILL.
Security Poultry Food makes the hens
lay. Get it at Deter's feed store. 29-tf
Jeweler Roy L. Smith announces a
discount on all jewelry after January
1st
We are capable of doing ali kinds of
repair work in our line. The Howe
Furniture Co. 23-tf.
WANTED-We pay cash for all kinds
of second hand goods
39-tf DELTA TRADING Co.
Good pasture for horses and cattle.
81. so per month. w. E. SMITH,
Hart's Basin.
For SALE-6 desirable east front
Grand Avenue lots close in. 46-tf
WEIGH & MERRILL.
Our Motto: Quick Sales, Small
Profits and Prompt Deliveries
If DELTA TRADING Co.
MONEY TO LOAN at lowest rates on
farm and city property.
STEPHAN & OBERr.
Those who want a county seat paper
are invited to consider the INDEPEN-
DENT. Sample copies will be sent for
inspection on request.
They all say that the Holiday Stock
selected by Harvey Hart, which is now
on display at his drug store, is the fin
est that has been seen in Delta. If.
When you want nice, fresh, sweet
butter and strictly fresh eggs, phone
SIP Black, The North Delta Grocery
& Produce Co. We also pay highest
cash prices tor poultry, eggs, butter,
fruits and produce, belgian hares and
cottontais. Phone US and we will
call. "a
Correspondents of the INDEPENDENT
are advised not to send in jokes as
news. Where indulged this propensity
has caused publishers of newspapers
far more trouble than any possible val
ue they can get out of such corre-
spondence. The correspondent who
confines himself strictly to news items
and legitimate personal mention, is a
help. All others are harm.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
Cider! Cider! Cider!

Bring your apples to our mill and
take home big yield of cider.
Barrels for sale.
Sweet cider fresh every day for sale
at the mill. zoe per gallon.
40 If. THE DELTA CIDER MILL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
WASHINGTON THEATER


WEEK COMMENCING MATINEE
SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1909
Premier Appearance in Spokane Of
the Great
ALBiNl
Offering the most elaborately
staged and gorgeously surrounded
magical spectacle ever presented.
"The Military Maid,r Eva
Nudge & Company, singing and
character change artistic. Barnes
Reming and Company in Mrs.
Fotter's First" Sados, juggling
eccentric. Carita Day and Her
Dancing Boys. Bessie Allen, dainty
dancing soubrette.
Matinee daily at 2:30. Two
shows every evening at 1880 and
8. Prices Is and % cents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07

lance judged rightly that she
would let the matter rest there,
that he would hear no more from
her, might count the bracelet his
now. He read between the lines
that she would thus pay forfeit
gracefully, and end the incident.
He did not blame her for a mo.
ment, but neither did he hold him.
self bound to accept dismissal 9th.
erwise than in specific terms. He
sat up late, smoking pipe after
pipe, revolving fresh plans for her
rediscovery.
Next morning he was up be.
times, betook himself with his
cigar along Fifth avenue. None of
his overnight schemes seemed SO
feasible in broad daylight, and he
was temporarily at a loose end.
Dagmar-he called her Dagmar
now, since she had signed herself
thus, without ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
was in New York, and he might
meet her anywhere. Or again he
might not. Between these two
eventualities there was the slender
thread of chance to guide him to
that which was the goal of all his
desires. How could he tell which
way to turn? He must go blindly
to the outcome, whatever ii
should be.
Passing the Holland House he
saw a string of hansoms come
careering down the avenue. The
first of these slowed up, drew in
toward the curb, its driver hail
ing him with the habitual, "Keb
sir?'
He shook his head indifferently
and sauntered on, but the man
turned and followed him. reiterat
ing his monotonous inquiry until
Quaintance lost patience with him
Devil take you!" he cried irrita
bly,. Haven't l told you ! don't
want a cab?"
Ito be continued.)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07

Whatever is given by the hand Is
more than gained by the heart.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-07
WASHINGTON

There's little choice from which
to pick the headliner in the bill
of vaudeville performances at the
Washington this week. Carita
Day with her Dancing Georgia
Boys" seems to be a favorite. Eva
Nudge, "The Military Maid" was
good in series of military char
acters and brought down the house
when she came out in song and
dance. In spite of much apparent
trouble in keeping the curtains
around his mystic cabinet from
dropping down and exposing all
that went on inside, Albini the
Great went through with the weird
act, filled the cabinet with sleep
ing room furniture and no one saw
how 1t was done. Albini has about
the most gorgeous and costly
paraphernalia yet seen in Spokane
Mac M. Barnes, Louise Reming and
company in Mrs. Fotter's First
put everyone to the giggles. They
are really good. Sados, the jug
Cling eccentric, Is wonder and
his act is interspersed with pleas
ing comedy. Bessie Allen pleases
with some dainty dancing and good
vocal selections. The moving pic
lures are not half bad.