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The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

The Star has just received two letters. one from Iowa, one from far off Washington, from parties saying they soon are coming to Polk county to locate. The party who writes from Iowa says two other parties are coming with him. Now, when these and the hundreds of others who are coming reach here, it is to the interest of every man, woman and child to greet them hospitably,
 tell them of our good things, and if we do this as we should. there will be no time to find fault or offer dis couragsment. Think this over, and try and see what great good can be accomplished in this simple manner.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
vANDERVOoRT IS ACQUITTED
Kansas Jury Finds Young Farmer Not Guilty of the Murder of
 His Wife.

Wellington, Kan, May 1G.-The jury in the June Vandcrvoort case returned verdict of not guilty at II o'clock at night. Vandervoort refused to discuss the matter. He took the verdict calm ly. The jury went out at il o'clock in the morning and had been in session continuously except for meals. Wander yoort was charged with the murder of his wife
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
IILLOTSON Is GUILTY
THE KANSAS CITY DETECTIVE CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING
 AT BOLTON, KAN.
WILL GO TO SUPREME COURT
The Defendant Released on an Appeal Bond Pending Action by the Higher TribunaI-Court Room Packed to Hear the Arguments.

Holton, Kan, May l6.-The jury in the trial of F. H. Tillotson for the con- nection with the Kidnapping of the "in- cubator baby" Marion Bleakley. has returned a verdict of guilty. The jury was out one hour and 20 minutes. The punishment is from six months in jail to five years in the penitentiary, to be fixed by Judge Rains. The verdict was received in silence by the audience and Tillotson showed no emotion
 Wanted Him Locked Up.
 After the reading of the verdict, Prosecutor Sehenck demanded that Til- Iotson be locked up in the Holton jail Judge Rains decided that Tillotson's bond would continue until 9 o'clock in the morning, when an appeal bond was given and his case will be taken 10 the supreme court Mrs. pleakley and Ter mother, Mrs. Thompson. were in the -oom when the verdict was read. The faces of both showed neither satisfac- lion nor disappointment. Mrs. Barclay vas not present. The case was not given to the jury until 6:3O o'clock at night For four hours and half the attorneys argued, and for that length of time men, women and chiI dren stood in the aisles of the court room.
 Pollock Testimony Did If.
 It Is conceded that Tillotson's chances for acquitial up to the time that Judge Pollock testified were bet ter than ever The Pollock testimony however. gave the lie direct to Tillot son, who had testified that the judge had told him that the Kansas courts could make no case of Kidnapping against him. Acting upon this advice Tillotson testified that he had ar ranged for the Kidnapping Judge Poi lock denied this testimony absolutely The jury chose to believe Judge Pol lock. and reasoned. so one of the mem bers said, that as Tillotson had sworn falsely as to his conversation with Judge Pollock, he was not to be be lleved when he further said he be- lieved he was within the law in arrang. Ing for the taking of Marian.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
WILL AID THE OKLAHOMA BANK
Asset Realization Company of Chicago Will Take Over Failed Columbia
 Bank Assets.

Guthrie, Ok, May 16.--The Asset Realization company of Chicago will take over the remaining assets of the Columbia Bank Trust company, amounting 10 $2500OO, which failed in Oklahoma City last September. Al though directly under the protection of the guaranty banking law, the ln- stitution has been nearly eight months liquidating
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the many friends who was so kind and willing to lend a helping hand during our recent sad bereavement in the death of our husband and father.
 Mrs. T. Nj. Carde. and family.
 d&w Ii
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
Getting Out of the Rut.

A Polk county farmer will plant half an acre of Hungarian peppers. It is new crop. This shows that there are great possibilities in the state yet undreamed of by many. Get out of the ruts.--Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

If there is man disgruntled and dissatisfied with Mena, if he is inves- tigated it probably will be found that it is neither the fault of the town, county or it's people that have caused that condition of mind. Then don't let it discourage others.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
NO MORE DELAY FOR HASKELL
The Government to Push the Town Lot Cases Against the Okla
 homa Governor.

Washington, May 16.-The indict mcnts against Gov. Haskell of Okla' homa in the so-called town lot Indian land cases will be pressed by the de partment of justice, according to a de cision reached by Attorney General Wickersham after conference win President Taft, It Is the plan of the department to have jury pass on the matter early in June
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
THE MnNA EVENING srAn
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FoR sIIERIFF

FOR SHERIFF The Star is authorized to announce
 J. n. HOLMAN as candidate for the office of Sheriff o. Polk county, subject to the decision of the voters at tho next regular election.
 FOR SURVEYOR. The Star is authorized to announce
 ], R. LAMBERT Of Egger as candidate for the office of Sur veyor of Polk county, subject to the decision of the voters at the next general election.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19
Notice to Stock Breeders.

] have a thoroughbred Jersey bull at my place 2z miles south of Mena (the old Taylor place east of the Dick Davis farm. also good pasture for yearling stock. 4z l2t 10 A. Ben Hawkins.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

Foley Kidney Pills arc antiseptic. tonic and restorative ana prompt corrective of all urinary irrenllari- tles. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

Foley Kidney Pills contain in cor centrated form ingredients of es'nes, lished therapeutic value for the reIi9' and cure of kidney and bladder al,I ments. Sold hy Jackson Drug any Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

Anyway we will be "doctored. " Two physicians are to contest for mayoralty honors.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-19

Ihe Successful vs. Perfect Marriage
 This mating business is much more serious than young people can ever
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
MOST INFLUENTIAL.

The writer was assistant to the chief
clerk in the legisture Of '95 when
Charles II. Burke began his political
career in South Dakota as member
of the lower house from Hughes
county, and we have been interested
in watching his career through all
these years. He may have fallen
down in some places but in good,
practical legislation for his home
atste he has made good.' His exper-
ience snd acquaintance ga1ned.whiie In
Washington durging the years of his
congressional career have fitted him
for better service to the state than
any other man on the congressional
ticket, and we say with confidence,
that you can make no mistakes in
voting for Charles 81. Burke. Brook
iags i.ssister.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
THE STATE FAIR.

That the South Dakota annual state
fair is beginning to be recognized all
over the Northwest as one of the big
events of the year, is shown by, the
interest taken in the coming meeting
at Huron. Entries for the races
Indicate the Importance of the fair
from the amusement standpoint, and
they are larger than before. The
state is fortunate in having made
final agreements with the states of
Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, and
this big four racing circuit gives
South Dakota a prestige that it has
never had before. The exhibits
are bound TO keep pace with the I'M
portaEce of space for exhibits is phen-
omenal and shows that advertisers
recognize the value of this way of
reaching the people Of state which
furnishes an unexampled marked for
all kinds of manufactured goods.
It is safe to say that the great in
terest taken in the Iowa and Mime
sofa state fairs every year will be
duplicated in South Dakota and the
advertising the state will get out of
the ANIMAL exposition of it's resources
will be of great value.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
COMMON SCHOOL GRADUATES.

The very severe test for promotion,
and graduation from the eight-year
common school course, is taking
place in South Dakota.
agricultural, manual and musical
ideas are in the near future to be
worked into the course of study, lthe
pupils may just as well give up all
hope of passing the requirments. for,
as it now is but slight fraction
succeed.
Nearly all the popular schools
preaching is greatly at variance with
the practice.
Among boys, scarcley any Of them
secure final passage; the girls, being
more staaioHs and of better habits.
a9, some Of tiiom pull through and
gaO d diploma.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
FISHING AFTERNOONS.

at this season Of the year it puts
neWness into a fellow to get awav
from the humdfum of affairs and,
dropping out of view of human eyes
III some sequestered bayou or bend
Of the river, there drop line to warter.
The glossy green banks reigesh
with their dewy coolness: the. soft
splash of the Rsters, agitated.. .bx
sharp curves, orGhe upward leapsfg
Of finny neighbor, lall the sense OF
calmness, which Walton frgs disc oy-
cred beside English n vssiaAas
~ saeh g tiMe iisgla sI1t1ii4495a 81
q shower seems to awaken the scents
of all the DOING blossoms and the
nostril dilate for very JOY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
GROWING IN FAVOR.

The tide of public favor which:be-
gan early in the canvass rolling to-
ward J. w. Latta, candidate for re-
nomination for the office of register
OF deeds, is now approaching flood
height, and the little knot OF politic-
ians who sought to bring about his
displacement at the end Of his first
term in office for the sole purpose of
installing recognized favorite, by
the few, are now looking for soft
spot upon which to alight.
After ar official has promptly dis
charged all the duties pertaining to
the office to which he has been elect
ed, the intelligent voter refuses to
give ear to the oily-tongued politician
or place hunter, who ere forever de-
manding that someone must turned
out that their greed for office may be
satisfied.
Mr.. Latta is an ideal official; he is
at his office every day during business
hours; personally dispatches the bus
ness that comes to his office; he has
never asked for additional clerical
assistance. Moreover, he is q con-
tributor, and lends assistance to
everything possible. He Is treasurer
Of Hose Company No. g., and also Of
the local fire department. Mr.. Latta
is graduate OF the State Agricul-
tural College, Brookings, and is q
gentleman of recognized business
ability at home and abroad.
Those competent to judge place his
majority vote at 400.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
THE 1NsuRGENT COMET.

Halley's comet failed to delfVerer
the goods. There is no complaint on
that score. The fact, however, is Of
consequence in the scientific world
and for all of us who prefer to ''lives
and move, and have our being.''
The comet, of course. is an insur-
gent. It presents quite spectacle.
There appears tu be no doubt that it.
carries along in it's traila lot Of gas.
The healthy atmosphere Of our globe
protects us as with shield. There is
no telling what might happen if the
world and the universe were in q
game of chance. But people are easily
excited. They do not know what the
plan is. Their knowledge is superfi-
cial and they are disposed toward
superstition. Nearly anyone can
start a weird story and find believers.
Not knowing much, people take
readily to suspicion. They lack faith
in themselves, and while they with
hold faith they lodge it somewhere,
usually without proper consideration.
AS insurgent comet has an advant-.
age with them.
The comet shines. He has his day
in the heavens periodically. There is
talk of the end of the world. It is
said that everything that is or ever
was came of the devil, and that the
time is at hand to choose savior.
graciously presented in the person Of
the comet, with feather in his cap
in lieu of tail.
It is relief to be on the safe side
of Halley's comet. On the fateful
night nothing happened except what
is always happening. The moon
kindly and serene. The stars proceed;
ed in their courses. The sky was
clear and the sky was flecked by
clouds. The world did not stop an
instant in its fight, and the morning
sun appeared as usual in the east.
One of these days the insurgent.
will have passed out Of sight. People
will laugh over the worry. They will
say ii is strange how the mind can
get away. They Will boose their inter-
est in comets, and they will say it ia
q good old world On these shores
they VIII say the fathers wrought
Sflall sissy will say men have
baan progressive through the ages
The lesson Of Halley's comet should
not be Lost Sioux City journal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
HON. A. W. EwERr

candidate for treasurer of state, is an
American by birth and German by
ancestry. His grandfather was, in early
days, well known pioneer German
preacher in Wisconsin. With the march
of progress, Mr.. Ewert's father moved
from Wisconsin to Minnesota, where
Mr.. Ewert grew to manhood.
Mr.. Ewert. after graduating from
the High School of Wisconsin took
academic and collegiate studies in more
advanced institutions, and thereby ac-
quired good literary and business edu-
cation.
Twenty years ago the same hardy,
active spirit which made his fathers
pioneers, led him to the new state of
South Dakota. In 1890, he became
cashier of the National Bank of Com
merce in this city, and was advanced by
the directors from time to time until he
became president of the institution,
which position he now holds. He has
succeeded in business because he has
been scrupulously honest, Industrious,
and courteous. From farmer boy, he
mas become we'll rounded man COM
mercially, socially rnd politically, and
thoroughly public spirited.
Mr.. Ewert pledges himself to three
things, in case he is elected to the posi-
tion of state treasurer. First, that he
will giva the Office his continuous per-
sonal attention. Second, that he will
turn all interest on public money to the
state. Third, that he will place himself
in position to know and be able to
furnish information in regard to the
financial condition Of the state at any
time. This is a platform that will 'ap-
peal to the voters Of the state Who have
not been altogether pleased with the
manner in which the Office has been
managedup to the present time. Mem
bers of the legislature have frequently
found difficulty in getting the informa-
tion they needed in order to make ap-
preparations intelligently.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
TO DEDICATE STATE CAPITOL.

The date of dedication of the new
state capitol will probably be some time
in the last days Of June. The date will
be fixed within a few days.
In connection with the dedication,
Governor Vessey and A. E. Chamber.
lain of the farmers institute work have
been arranging for a state conservation
meeting. While the detail Of this has
not all been worked out, some expected
at such meeting are Prof. Wiley of
Washington, Governor Eberhart of Min
nesota, Governor Burke of North Da-
kota, James j. Hill, Archbishop Ireland
and other men of prominence.
1t is probable a popular rate excur-
sion will be run from Pierre to the Hills
at the close OF the gathering in Pierre.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

I ''ihe new tariff classifications in the
cotton schedule, "says Senator Dolliver,
operate to increase duties very mate
rally on most cotton cloths used for
women's and childrens' summer wear,
on all mercerized cottons, figured cur
tain and upholstery goods, etc. In fact,
the Aldrich revision Of this schedule was
one OF the most daringly iniquitous fea-
lures of the new tariff. The produc-
ton of agricultural implements is large
ly in the hands of trust, and the
trifiing reduction of per cent on these
products was merely for the purpose Of
attempting to fool the farming COM
munity.'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Speaker Cannon, in New York
speech, declared that all the insur-
gents in the house should be hanged.
And. no doubt, Uncle Joe would take.
day Oft and see that the job was.
we'll done.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Ministerial opposition Ito Sunday
baseball may break up the newly or
ganiZed South Dakota league.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Those noses overlooked by the census
enumerators may be described as be-
longing to the snub variety.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Denver went "wet" by Is, 900 major
ity. There should be no further doubt
as to how the citizens of that town feel
about it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Crop conditions in South Dakota are
reported excellent and the crops are do
ing remarkably well.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The date Of the state G. A. R. en-
campment is to be change from
June Is, 16 and II to June %, 20 and
80. Watertown will get the meeting.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Another tariff commission will
study tho economic conditions with
which they and about everybody else
are already familiar.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
MEMORIAL DAY.

Through so many years of prosperous
peace has the memorial anniversary in
honor of the dead of the civil war been
observed that the event has become as
we'll established as our christian Sab
bath. AS the swift years go by, in
creasing solemnity is attached to the
obeervances of each 30th of May,
couched though they are in the forms
that admit of no variation.
1t is far away now, the weary march,
the bristling line, the sputtering fire,
the roar of musketry, the boom of ar
tilery, the weird cadence of flying shells
and the hiss of the death dealing mimic,
the sobbing away of life, the shouts of
triumph, the groans of despair.
So far away and covered by SO many
years of rising and advancing genera
tions that the life Of today knows little
OF the significance of Memorial day to
the survivors of one of the worlds
bloodiest periods.
And the appreciation of the soldier of
the COS is somewhat dimmed. for he
has lived long since there came unsought
into his life experiences that were
wrought into his soul in the red hot
cruclble of war. He may feel that he
too would be willing to lie down in his
place "on famc's eternal camping
ground, for the journey is becoming a
weary one on the thinned column drags
along the line of march.
Monday, under the stars that were
saved and the stripes that wreathed
about them, all over the loyal portion
of our land, the people turned their
thoughts to the men of the sixties, have
honored them as they will again on each
recurring S0th of May, giving to the
present the glorious lesson of the past.
that the future may be saved against
the conspiracies of evil.
*T*
The usual Memorial Service Itook
place on Sunday, at the auditorium.
Rey. il. ID. DeXheimer pastor of the
Evangelical church, delivered the
main sermon, and it was well receiv-
ed by his hearers. Pastors of the
several churches in the city occupied
seats on the platform, and assisted in
the service.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

All business houses in Huron were
closed during the funeral of the young
ladies who were drowned in boating
accident there last week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

George w. Egan, independent candi-
date for governor, was the speaker at
the Memorial day exercises at Vermil-
ion, where great crowd assembled.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

George Mcclure Of Pierre, who has
been through the western section of
the state, reports crops lnsfine coudi-
tion, except in the river bottoms.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The candidacy of John w. Laughlin
for sheriff is meeting with favor in all
parts Of the county, and it looks as
though his nomination was assured.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02
Decoration Lay Eoi.ags.

@D& forenoon was given to Tho dee.
oratlon OF the graves lof the soldier
dead, buried in the local cemeteries
The grave of each 'fallen hero' was
garlanded by loving hands. The SER
vice at the cemetery was impressive,
and were attended by large number
of people.
at 2 o'clock a parade was formed
on Capitol avenue. The parade was
headed by the band, then came Co, A,
followed by the jagged veterans; some
two hundred school schildren were in
line, also many citizens. The line of
march was to the auditorium. The
spacious room was tastetully decora-
TED with bunting, and national colors
f1oated from every business house and
many dwellings.
a short program preceded the main
address. Hon. j. H. Mccoy, of the
supreme court delivered splendid
address, and we regret that we cgnnot
publish the address in its entirety
He is good speaker and his address
throughout was most titting-the best
ever.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Mr.. Halley's comet is now moving
through the constellation of Pisces, but
going at the speed Of about 1, 300 miles
a minute cannot stop and fish.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

Company A called forth many favor
able criticisms at the parade Monday
The members Of the company are fast
getting into shape for their trip tc
Camp Roosevelt in July.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

It's no getting around the fact that
we got "a abargain when we bought
Alaska at 1900, 900 for the Guggen-
helms. They ought to be able to real
ize Ia handsome profit when they sell
it back to us few years hence.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The hope for a large vote at the
primary of June 7 can be based only
on the theory that it may catch the
farmers between corn planting and
corn plowing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The cnly way that CLAWS lawyer
will be able to satisfy Senator Nelson
apparently will be to cease asking
Ballinger's witnesses embarrassing
questions and thus avoid any posi- j.
bility of insulting the committee by
confronting it with the truth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The wireless telegraph apparatus OF
the army has been perfected to sucl
stage that squad Of soldiers cal
unload it from wagon, erect a pole
and send message 25 miles in less
than a minute and half.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

A fneteorite fell through the roof of
building at Topeka, Kan, May 35.
The stone was red hot and just missed
the desk of manager J. w. Going of
the Shawnee Insurance company, and
put fifty clerks in panic. The visitor
is supposed to have been from the tail
of Haley's comet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

The belief is growing that the farm
was cheated out of lazy manure boy
when BilIingshurst broke into the
print shop. But. he Is going there
from next week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-06-02

If the population Of your town shows
a loss instead of a gain by the censu
which is now being completed, do no
be too sure the enumerators are a
fault. Perhaps the enumerators of tel
years ago were inaccurate.