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The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
TAKING ON CITY AIRS
Grannis Has Telephone System Almost Completed and Will Soon Install
 Electric Lights.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Grannis, July 21.-A telephone exchange is being put in here by E. Faulkner, formerly of Gillham. The wires are about all strung, the tele- phones have arrived and will be put up at once, and in a few days Gran his will be a full-fledged Hello" town.
 Improvements are in contempla- tion in this thriving little town.
 Senator John P. Logan, A. Coyle and Dr. Melze are organizing com pany to be composed :of themselves and most of the merchants of the town for the purpose of putting in an electric light plant to light the streets and furnish lights to the stores and residences. and in the near future the passengers on the night trains will see Grannis in the list of electric light towns.
 Grannis and the surrounding coun- try is expecting boom this fall when the homeseekers begin to move this way, a movement that the Arkansas Land Congress. together with the help of the railroad, makes certain.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
S5.05 FOR EXCURSION
 TOCOTTON CARNIVAL
The Kansas City Southern to Give a Weeks Outing Trip to Calves ton, Leaving Mena
 August 1.

NJ. B. Shanberg, special excursion agent for the Kansas City Southern railroad arrived in Mena last Friday to look after the business end of the big 5.95-for-the-round-trip to Calves ton show booked for August i.
 A special feature of this lowest price-ever excursion is that it arrives in the Coast City on the third day of the big Cotton Carnival, the biggest celebration of the kind ever pulled of in Texas. This is the day when the big K. K. K. parade takes place, an event that is said to excel the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.
 Regarding the Carnival, the Calves ton Tribune, speaking for the manage ment. says in part:
 We are. certainly not going to hold any program that will consist of solemn speeches, tame exhibits and the like, for our program will radiate with mirth and fun and will drive away the big gest frown that ever was seen on a face in Texas.
 ''Supplementing this galaxy of mer- ry-making features will be the Mexican band. which will give almost continu- ous concerts daily for the entertain ment of the visiting crowds. This band is genuine Mexican imported band and is known as one of the best bands in the country.
 Then there will be automobile races, motor boat races and grand exhibits of every sort of southern product, for which $20,000 have been offered in premiums.
 Of course fishing and sea bathing and such sports will attract many whose lives have been spent inland.
 The big advertisement in this issue of The Star gives lots of particulars. One thing is pretty sure. no one is ever likely to see lower rates than are given for this excursion-only about one-half cent mile. and for those who want to take Pullman berths the cost is only $6 for double lower berths and $4 for uppers--which includes the use of the cars as headquarters and dur ing two nights in Galveston.
 Who's going?
 Everybody
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
.UPROAR IN COURT:
 PRISONER FIGHTS
sentenced to Penitentiary, Pat 0verton Struggles With Deputies s-Shot at Boys While They Were
 Swimming.

Ashdown. July 22.-After he had been sentenned to serve one year in the penitentiary on charge of resist ing an officer, Pat Overton, a section foreman, formerly employed on the Frisco. created scene in the court room by resisting the efforts of five officers to take him to jail There was sharp struggle in which Overton made good account of himself. The court was in an uproar.
 0verton was alleged to have fired upon some boys swimming in pond near here several weeks ago. When local deputies went to his house to ar rest him on the night of June IS last, he shot at them. He was finally cap tured after he had been wounded in the leg. and has been in jail since awaiting trial
 He was handcuffed when he was brought into court yesterday after noon. Four charges of assault with intent to kill are still pending against him.
 The other cases were continued, but when Overton started to struggle with the officers in the court room Judge James S. Steel recalled the continu- ance and Overton will be tried today on them.
 On the way from the court house to the jail 0yerton is alleged to have cursed the court and officers and to have fought the latter every foot of the way.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
s. P. HENDERSON RESIGNED
Leaves Here to Become TraiDmaster On
 (. & A. at Bloomington, III.

s. P. Henderson, who has been in Mena since last October as train- master of the 3rd district of the Kan sas City Southern Railway, rendered his resignation to take effect on Au- gust 1, when he will go to Blooming ton, H., to become trainmaster on the Chicago & Alton.
 Mir. Henderson stated this last week that he was sorry to leave Mena but he did not care to remain with the road owing to the proposed change in division points.
 His successor has not yet been de- cided upon.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
School and Road Tax Apportioned.

The county clerk. w. L. Parker, has the school and road taxes among the various districts and says that County Treasurer J. A. Thorn ton, is now ready to take up all school and road warrants on districts where the funds are sufficient.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
"FoIey's Kidney Pills Cured rIe',

The above is a quotation from letter written by w. H. Winkler, Ev- ansville, Ind. II contracted severe case of kidney trouble. My back gave out and pained me I seemed to have lost all strength and ambition; was bothered with dizzy spells, my head would swim and specks float before my eyes. took Foley's Kidney Pills regularly and am now perfectly well and feel like new man. Foley's Kidney Pills have cured me- Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
W. I. HIGHTOWER HURT
Veteran Travelling Man Fell From Steps of Train at Wickes Hip
 Dislocated.

W. T. Hightower. the veteran sales man representing Reynolds, Davis & Co. of Fort Smith, fell or was thrown from the steps of No. 3 passenger train Wednesday and was severely in- jured by having hip dislocated. A physician from Fort Smith was sent for and Mir. Hightower is said to be resting easy.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
"Is Life Worth Saving p"

Mrs. Mollie McRaney, Prentiss Miss, writes that she had a severe case of kidney and bladder trou- ble, and that four bottles of Foley s Kidney Remedy cured her sound and we'll. She closes her letter by saying: ''I heartily recommend Foiey's Kid ney Remedy to any sufferer of kidney disease. It saved my life" Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
Contortionist. Too.

Prof. Elmer Beard, alone among con- tortionists. now showing in St Louis, has been engaged He is said to be the only man in the profession who advertises to tie himself in a knot and he does it.
 It is of more than ordinary interest in this connection to relate that Prof. Beard is a son of c. E. Beard of Mena, and was particularly desirous of com ing here, that he might visit his family and at the same time show his boyhood acquaintances what he had accomplished in his chosen work.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28

Fox RENT Nice furnished room, first floor, 409 DeQucen St.
 9S & 24
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
ENGINEER TAYLOR
 OF K. (. 5. INJURED
Northbound ''Plug" Train Struck Open Switch at MOOringspOrt, La, Last Wednesday Taylor
 Said to Have Lost Leg.

Texarkana, July 21. = Passenger train No. 10, commonly known as the plug" running on the Kansas City Southern between Texarkana and Shreveport, ran into an open switch this afternoon about 2 o'clock at Mooringsport. La. Little damage re- suited to the train. but the engineer, s. B. Taylor, was injured.
 A train was made up at Moorings- port and Engineer Taylor was placed on board and was hurried back to Shreveport, where he was placed in the company hospital.
 The injured engineer has his home at Shreveport. He is a brother to Robert Taylor of this city.
 Engineer Taylor is well known among the railroad men of Mena. His home was here several years ago. and he ran on this division a couple of months during the summer, but about two weeks ago returned to the Shreveport run.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
Brakeman Fell From Moving Trai

Ashdown, July 21.-Dr. c. A. Ar cher was called to Horatio about 2 o'clock this morning to attend to the injuries of J. P. Moore, a K. c. S. brakeman, who fell from a moving freight train.
 Moore was very badly bruised up, although no bones were broken. His escape from death or more serious injury is very remarkable.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
WILD WEST SHOW
 FOR MENA FAIR
Ropiug Contests and Bronco Busting Every Day by Troupe of Ex- perts from Oklahoma a-A
 Contortionist, Too.

c. B. Dennis, president of the Mena and Polk County Fair Association, has closed a contract with Davis & Nc Clain of Bethel, Ok, for an exhibition of roping, bronco busting, and large number of wild west specialties. In the list of ropers who are sure to come are such experts as Sherwood Davis, Alb Ashford and Medley Moore. Prizes will be given the winners, and the contest is open to all ropers.
 Among the bronco busters expected are Walter Tucker. Bob Dunncgan Ben Hoover and Bot simpson. Tuck CT home is in Nit, Ida, though he ha for several years been on the range. in the West. Simpson thinks he is sc good at tanning bad horses that he de- fies the world to beat him.
 In this connection any farmer or citizen who has an outlaw horse or one that he wants broken to saddle is urged to have him at the fair and he will be handled.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28
For Sale.

My home for less than cost of i'm provements; 5 acres; 4-roomed house, barn, cellar and other improvements: close in. II M. Willard. 26-fm
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-28

A Bargain = Frady Hotel for sale or trade; cause for selling, poor health. Inquire at hotel. 89 If Mrs. A. Frady.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Paris AccIaIms Roosevelt.

Ex-President Roosevelt and family are
now in France. Their reception in Paris
by officials oi the republic and the people
has been marked by magnitude and en-
thusiasm quite equalliDg that accorded
reigning monarchs. The party were the
guests of President Fallieres, who later
returned the call at the American en-
bassy. They also attended a state dinner
given ia their honor by the president and
exchanged telieitations. At the theatre,
Col. Roosevelt was accorded an ovation
and the actors recognized him as they do
royalty by howing low from the stage.
They visited the points OF historic inter-
est near the French capital. Saturday,
Col. Roosevelt performed the chief duty
that brought him to Paris, delivering an
address on "Citizenship in the Repub-
lie, ," at the Sorbonne before an imposing
array OF French savanis. A degree wss
conferred on him by the French College
Of immortals.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
WHAT Is DOING
THE WORLD OVER
A WORD ABOUT THE LEADING
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Death Of Mark Twain.

Samuel L. Clemens, better known as
Mark Twain, the writer, died at his Red
ding, Conn, home last Thursday of
angina peetors. He had failed rapidly OF
late, but was able to return home from
Bermuda about fortnight before his
death. Mr.. Clemens left but one member
Of his own family, married daughter
The funeral was in New York city, with
interment in Elmira, N. Y. MIR. Clemens
was born in Florida, Mo. Educated only
in the public schools, be learned the
printers trade, and later became a steam
boat pilot on the Mississippi in the old
river DAYS. His experiences as boy he
wrote into Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finn, while Life on the Mississippi told
Of the pilots career. His title, ''Mark
Twain, be took from the shallow water
cry of the boat linesman as he sounded.
Clemens went West in the frontier days
and was engaged in newspaper work in
Nevada and Carson City. This stirring
life found its record in bis Roughing Il.
Innocents Abroad, droll tale of travel in
Europe and the East, followed. In later
years he wrote Puddinhead Wilson,
Tramp Abrosd, Prince and Pauper, A
Yankee at the Court Of King Arthur,
Joan Of Are, Ewes Diary, The Gilded Age
and others. IN all his books had a sale
Of half million volumes. His character
istic feature was humor which he inter-
wove with narrative OF moral. But few
weeks ago daughter OF Mr. Clemens was
drowned in her bathtub while in an
epileptic fit.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
t4unhes eoea % supreme aeneh.

President Taft has rendered aud Gov.
ernor Charles II. Hughes of New York
has accepted a place on the federal su-
preme court bench, the one made vacant
by the death of Justice Brewer. The ten
der was expected, but the acceptance was
a surprise, as it was not believed Gov
ernor Hughes wished to leave active pub
lie life. The greatest satisiact ion is ex-
pressed by the president and justices OF
the court. Governor Hughes will finish
his present term in New York before TAX
ing his seat. He had already refused to
be considered candidate for renomina-
ton. The present salary of e justice is
Sl2, 500, aud the Office is for life time
unless the incumbent resigns or is re-
moved for cause upon impeachment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Crops Dana aea BY Storm.

A severe storm last week did great dam
age to the new crops in dozen western
states. 1t is thought there will be time
to re-seed. The southern states suffered a
loss said to be the most serious since the
Civil war by an unprecedented cold spell
the first OF this week. Mercury dropped
to 81 at Atlanta, Ga, and snow fell so as
to cover the roofs The cold area covered
every southern state except Florida and
was especially disastrous to the young
cotton, which is said TO be practically
ruined. II is unlikely that enough seed
Gan nov be secured TO replant the CROP
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Randolph.
An Essential.

What say the ladies' journals for the coming
month Of May
They're planning trousseaus something grand
for weddings swell and cay.
They're telling brides the gorgeous things the
outfits must include,
But never so remotely does a single one allude
To eheekered gingham aprons donned BY
housewives in the morning.
And viii you dance loi my dear % the iour.
nails ask the bride
Then spangled net and chiffon gowns are what
you must provide;
Be sure to get dozen each, they're cheap At
any price"
And quite forgets to tell the child she'll find an
apron nice
When with a broom she dances round her
kitchen in the morning.
''or shall YOU dine in stately style 4" the Jour.
nails next suggest;
II so, why velvet, satin, lace for your attire
are best"
Most foolishiy omttng how correct an apron
looks
when, It sne breakfast, dine or sup, depends
on what she cooks,
As mama's recipes she tries TO follow in the
morning.
In all the fury, auied duds, the lingerie and
lace,
Let one plain ringham apron have certain
hOnored place,
Though radiant beauty il may not in any way
adorn
There's nothing in a trousseau thats more
likely TO be worn
BY brides who trip about Al household funciions
In the morning.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28

Leaving a deacit Of s7nu

The current expenses OF the village
have amounted to f5,777.s2, while in
1908 they were f6,66S.s9. The sum Of
500 has been expended in recovering
and constructing concrete walks, new
walk having been laid on Prosper street
from the the junction with Prospect
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Mine Explosions in Two States.

A terrific mine explosion at Mulga,
Ala, last week drove up q sheet OF tire
from the bottom Of a $50 foot shaft to a
height of 400 feet in air. Forty-seven
miners were killed outright or entombed
beyond the possibility OF rescue. Two
men who went down 10 the attempt to
save lives were drawn out unconscious.
In another explosion at a coal mine at
Amsterdam, o., eighteen lives were lost
and the mine completely wrecked. 1t
had been inspected but two days before.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28

The cargo Of the Atlantic Transport
liner Minnehaha, which went ashore in
the Scilly Islands, was thrown overheard
in an effort to rescue the ship and
brought wealth to the islanders who
gathered in untold treasures including
pianos and automobiles.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Wonderful Walker Weston.

Edward Psyson Weston, the veteran
pedestrian, is making his way back to
New York city from California. He COW
cred the first part Of bis journey in record
time, but collapsed when he reached
Ohio. However, he pulled into shape
and has resumed his journey, being still
ahead Of his schedule. He is now cross
ing New York state eastward.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28
Hearst Stands BY lat.

William R. Hearst last week issued a
statement in which he warmly endorsed
President Taft's administration. He
says Taft has pursued an energetic and
consistent program in dealing with the
abuses of capital, and that he has accom-
plished more in one year than Roosevelt
did in seven. Hearst scored Roosevelt
and contrasted Taft favorably.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28

GeorgstoWn 6, Harvard 5; Princeton 5,
Brown 0; Holy Cross 4, Fordham 2; Am
herst s, Tufts 0; Williams /, Trinity 0;
West Point 4, Wesleyan 0; Cornell 8,
Columbia / Bates 5, BowdOin 2; Yale g,
Vermont 3.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-28

Harvard's eight-oared Varsity crew de-
feated the Annapolis crew at the latter
place Thursday, by nearly three lengths.
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PRICE THREE CENTS

avenue down the hill 10 South Pleasant
street, and another from Maple street
corner to the sanatorium driveway. A
space was concreted in front of the McIn-
tyre block, which, with the repair Of
crossings, cost s145.22.
The sewer account foots up S2.224.93,
OF which $1,000 went towards the liqui-
dation OF the indebtedness that is now
$4,000. Interest on the debt was paid at
$500. The village has a note at the Ma
tional bank for s5, 900 and has loaned the
water department S739.73.
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AUTOS FOR HIRE.
HORSES AND VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-DRAFT HORSES. APPLY
2lst and / SITS. NV. J. MAURY DOVE
COMPANY.
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had made nice girls fall in love with
him? ! peeped into my mirror to see II
my face looked as queer as my feelings
felt. i whispered the words again ITO
fall In love" What could that be like?
To make Laura Burnet faint away at
just the news Of his arrest-what a great
and terrible feeling it must be. When 1
thought Of him as a person who could
inspire such emotions. BE gathered a
halo Of mystery and power: but when I
remembered Hallie's saying how he had
been engaged to Laura for the sake OF
her money, he seemed 10 me the merest
wretch. l told myself there was no need
Of my worrying about it. as he was in,
prilon, and my part was done. It
couldn't possibly interest me any further
All the same. couldn't get it out OF my
head
Father came home TO luncheon that
talking business.
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CHAPTER III-Continued.

Estrella flushed He hasn't been in
our house since he was little boy" she
said angrily I wouldn't think OF bowling
TO him on the street. He hasn't been
received in good society for long time %
Halle sagely shook her head. Yes, but
l guest it's because he didn't care to go,
and lots Of very nice girls have always
been in love with Johnny Montgomery.
Lily West kept his picture in satin case
hidden among her party clothes for ever
so long. And do you know. when Laura
Burnett heard about Johnny's arrest last
night. She tainted fiat on the floor"
Hallie's bolt upright impresiveness
seemed 10 demand some comment but /
could not manage a sound: for at her
words there rushed back to me, with
humiliating clearness my own Mysteries
Of the night before. Vas It possible that
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Halle thought I was in love with him.
too? Ny cheeks burned and burned.
Were YOU ever introduced 10 him. FL
lie?'' EstreIa asked, looking at me Gu
riously.
NO; she has never met him." Halle
promptly took the response out Of my
mouth; but she saw him once-don't you
remember. Ellie. at my sister Adelaide's
coming-out ball?"
! said yes. I remembered il.
He danced most Of that evening with
Laura Burnet" Halle pursued. and she
was perfectly Wild about him. Ny broth
er Tom saw him kiss her in the con-
servatory,' Halle chuckled at that mem
ory, and for a while II was said that
they were engaged, though she was three
years older than he was. But he was
terribly IN debt then. and. Of course.
she had lots Of money" Halle sighed,
and added. Isn't it awful he should
have ended in this way? Adelaide always
said there was no one who could put
your shawl around you so beautifully as
he"
1t seemed terrible to me that they could
sit there talking Of how badly he had
been thought of by society. and how
beautifully he had put women's shawls
around them, when he was in prison
waiting TO be tried for his life. I was
glad when the girls went, and I could
think about It by myself.
I felt sick and bruised. All sugges-
tons that Halle had innocently let fall
put such an ugly face upon his actions.
! didn't want to believe that hateful Cos
sip. His smile had been so charming
and kind. There was something about
him that made him seem Of so much
greater Importance than any one else I
had known; that made every little look
and motion Of his memorable and elo-
quent. And when he had looked straight
into my eyes ! had felt the warm flow
ing Of the blood in my veins Had it
been these strange qualities OF his that
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g V ST NW--S LARGE ROOMS. LINEN
room. reception hall. pantry. china clos
cts. strictly p.Odern: near n. Capitol St
cars; $35. W. J. FRIZZELL. A V st.
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City May BE Forced to Return to
status of village.


Bluefeld. ". Va, Aug. 1-OficiaIs OF
Blueheld are in a quandary as TO how 20
secure funds 10 operate the city govern
ment They see their way clear 20 raise
only $4,000 from taxes. and last year
the cost Of running the city was $500.
Some officials say the only way out OF
the difficulty is 10 place Blueheld back on
the town basis as It was ten years ago
A plan has also been suggested 10
reduce salaries Of all city officials, and
this has caused a howl 10 go up from
city employees. The Bluestone Traction
Company and the Bluefeld Water Works
furnishing the city light and water, have
been informed that the city is unable 20
pay the present prices charged for city
light and water.
In the face Of the impending deficit.
many parts Of the city are crying for
improved streets. the fire department Is
asking for more plugs and other i'm
proYements are urged as imperative. 70
has been suggested the merchants be
taxed. The board OF affairs has been
meeting frequently 10 discuss the matter,
but has as yet reached no conclusion as
to what should be done.