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The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
RAILROADS BOOST ARKANSAS
Folders Advertising the State Are Sent
 to All Parts of the World.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 In a letter to E. K. Ratterree, B. H. Payne, passenger traffic manager of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain railroad, enclosed an official folder of the company, which he says is sent to all parts of the United States, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico ana the Hawaiian Islands, in which Arkansas is described as "a country re-discovered by home seekers, and having a mild clt- mate; being situated far enough south to escape the rigors of Northern winters and far enough north to escape the long hot sum- mers."
 The booklet says further that this state is undoubtedly one of the best favored states in the Union, and it is situated in the most rapidly growing section of the United States. MT. Payne says in his letter that the develop. ment of Arkansas is of deep in- terest to the Missouri Pacific-Irou Mountain railroad, aud that this company will do all iu its power to further that development.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
In Memoriam.

On February A, 1910, the death angel visited our commuu- fly and called from our midst Grandma Egger. In the death ot Grandma we have lost true friend and devoted christian, but our loss is her eternal gain; there fore let us bow in humble submis- sion to Him who doeth all things we'll.
 Grandma was born May 10, 1880, became christian in early life and lived devoted christian until death. She leaves several children aud host of friends te mourn her death. But children and friends, let us live as she lived aud we will meet her where parting will be DO more.
 Callie SimI son.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
MAY SETTLE STRIKE
A CONFERENCE HELD AT PHILA DELPHlA BETWEEN STRIKERS
 AND CAR OFFICIALS.
THE UNION MEN ARE JUBlLANT
Representatives of the Company and the Striking Employees cioseted for Three Hours Talking Over NeqotIa, tions for Peace.

Philadelphia, Mar. 16.-The end o4 the labor war is in sight and the union men are jubilantly claiming a complete victory. President Charles Q. Krueger of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, and George II. Earle, Jr.. director for the traction company Tor the mayor of Philadelphia, spent three hours in close conference with the strike leaders and though 10 defi- nite steps wer taken at the first meet ing, Philadelphia believes that com plete peace is only question of time.
 The meeting took place in the of- flee of George H. Earle, Jr., director or the traction company for the city or Philadelphia. Two weeks ago MT. Earle put the paddock on the strike situation by flatly refusing to con- slider arbitration of any sort He was the last man to whom was looked for peace measures. He entered in1o ne- gotiations with the committee Of ten in charge of the general strike and in order that the striking carmen mignt have direct representation, w. D. Ma- hon, president of the International Fed eration of Street Railway Employes was brought into the conference. MT. Earle insisted that he would not treat with Pratt; the committee suggested compromise and Mahon was named. After Mahon came into the meeting MT Earle telephoned for President Krueger of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, who has repeatedly stated that there is no strike Mir. Krueger responded at once and there after the conversation was carried on by the president of the company and the president of the Federation of Street Railway Employes None of the men present at the conference would talk when the meeting broke up at 6 o'clock but they stated that the meet ing had been harmonious and the door was left open to further conciliation.
 When the conference broke up MT. Earle asked President Mahon where he could be found and an address was given. This is taken as an indication that the union men have stated their terms and nothing now remains but time for consideration and perhaps a further conference. at which peace will be declared. The union men. feel ing that their position has been i'm measurably strengthened by this con. ference, await the final verdict with confidence
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Tested Seed Corn.

The Experiment Station has selected seed corn of thoroughly tried aud best yielding varieties TOT sale at Soc peck, or 5 per oushel. This seed corn is espe- cially selected and perfectly reli- able aud reserved for farmers who wish to get start of better seed oi a pure variety. Orders will be promptly filled when accompanied ov postal money order or check or amount desired. Address Mar ''n Nelson. AgroHomIst, Faye;ie- ville, Ark. t0ss
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
REMINDER OF A TRAGEDY
Gun Found Supposed to Have Been
 Used in Murder Years Ago.

An old gun was recently found near Rust by young man named Pierre, that probably was used in fhe murder of w. w. Willis, tie inspector, on March 2, 1900, for which L. L. HembTee was two years later hanged at Center Point.
 The gun was found in au old stump, the top of which had routed down, leaving The end of the barrel sticking up. It is of the same make as one known to have been borrowed by Hembree from J. D. Imoe some time before the murder, and was found about mile from the scene of the killing.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
TO ATTEND HEARING
Attorneys and Citizens at Fort Smith to Be Present the Big Injunc-
 tion Hearing.

City Attorney Elmer ]. Lundy and Attorney J. I. Alley left Sun. day afternoon for Fort Smith to attend the preliminary hearing of the Kansas City Southern Mena division feiin. case.
 Monday morning w. A. Bishop and his mother, Mrs. Kate Bish. op, '. A. Smith. II. W. Cardwell, Judge James D. Shaver. NJ. A. Stratton, Clyde Cunningham and K. K. St. John went up on the Traveller to be present at the hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
TO 60 TO LAND CONGRESS-
President oi the New California Club Selects Delegates to Go to Little
 Rock March 23.

Grannis, March l5.-Senatol John P. Logan, president of the New California or West Central Arkansas Booster Club, has ap. pointed the following delegate: to represent this section at the Land Congress to be held in Lit tie Rock March 3 and 24:
 Cove-R. Golf, c. B. Sigler, B J. Spencer and T. P. Fulton.
 Hatton-J. G. Johns and N. L. Harvey.
 Wickes--O. P. Ridgway, L. C. Wilson, J. c. Carter. J. A. Lewey and w. M. Darwin.
 Graunis-A. Coyle, E. H. Poe ]. T. Hutchinson and Nj. s. Nc Cowan.
 Gillham-D. c. Golf, G. B Hall, w. l.. Johnson and J. J Roberson.
 This entire delegation is ex pected to attend iu body ant will come boosting this section They are all very enthusiastic a: regards the futurelof this section which is being rapidly developed They have cause for rejoicing this year, for the finest fruit crop for many years is assured. Oul fruit growers are especially en' thusiastic, for the report comes from other sections of thu state that the peach crop is entirely wiped out, while the shipments of peaches from this town vii exceed those of any other year.
 Johh P. Logan.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Will You Supply Milk ?

The parties in Mena who are arranging to start a creamery, are up to the point now that they want to have all stock raisers who can furnish milk for the creamery to come ID anu iist tne number of cows they will milk for the creamery. Ii you are iu- terested call on H. W. Cardwell. Some are talking of having fine milk cows shipped in, and all such parties should see MT. Card we'll. Also plans may work out so that this can be easily done.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
FRANK BRAME QUITS RACE
State Auditor John R. Jcbs Now Has
 no Opposition for Second Term.

no Opposition for Second Term.
 Lewisville, Mar.h 13.-Frank Brame of tii' place today an- nounced his withdrawal from the race for state auditor. In withdrawing, MT. Brame said: II have withdrawn from t h e race for auditor of state. I am sincerely grateful for the warm support n d encouragement I have received and l hope to hold the regard of all those l have be- come acquainted with. M y modest finances will not permit me to finish the campaign"
 MT. Brame's withdrawal leaves State Auditor John K. lobe, can- didate for second term, without opposition.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Cole-Cole.

Clifford Cole. son of c. H. Cole of Meua, was married last Satur- day at the Methodist parsonage 10 Miss Myrtle Cole of Wickes,
 daughter of Lee Cole, the mer- chant. The Rev. William Robin son oinciated The young couple are making their home in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

tain of l69 miles. These were placed in comparison with tue Stilwell-Mena division of 127 miles.
 Because the railroad filed affi. davits after the case opened, tue court granted the defendants time to file more affidavits bearing on tue length of divisions and time of running over same.
 At o'clock this afternoon Att torney Moore opened an argu- ment dealing at length with the Marshall, Tex, case.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

The Kansas City Southern rail road sui, to restrain the citizens of Mena from resisting the at tempt of the road to remove the central division, which has been so many times postponed, was opened last Monday at Fort Smith. The Star had repre- sentative at the trial aud received each day wire reports of the prog ress of the trial, which are given here in order:
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Coming for Health.

The Rev. M. K. Irwin, pastor of the NJ. E. church. South, is in receipt of a letter from an old friend located in the lowlands, who says he is going to come to Mena and buy home-that he wants to take his family where they can have a chauce at good health. The world is full of such people. All they need is to be told of this country.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Fort Smith, March 16.


 When Attorney s. H. Moore took up the argument of the rail- road division injunction suit yes- terday afternoon he dealt with three questions which, according to his belief, covered tue case.
 First. Was there any contract ural relations between the Arkan- sas Townsite Company or tue Arkansas Construction Company and the people of Mena? He agreed that there was not, and that there vas nothing iu any or the affidayits of witnesses or the literature produced regarding the sale of property here showing that it was agreed to locate a di- vision here permanently.
 Second. Assuming for sake of argument that contractural re- lations existed between these par- ties, is the present company re- sponslble or liable for the fulfill meut of such agreemeuts2 Re garding this he went over the papers in the case presented by his side tending to show that they were in fact separate corpor- ations and stated that not one dollar of the money received from the sale of lots or land by the Arkansas Construction Company ever went to the railroad compa- ny.
 Third-Assuming for sake of argument that there was contrac- tual relation existing between the purchasers of Mena property and the construction company, and that the railroad company was party thereto, has court of equity the right to compel rail- road company to maintain such relation or continue to carry out such relations if the railroad com pany decides it is advisable to make changes?
 To this third proposition Mr. Moore devoted greater part of his time and read from and re- ferrcd at length to the famous Marshall. Tex, case. This is the case in which the people of Marshall gave 6h acres of land and $S60, 900 to the Texas aud Pa- cific Railway under a written contract which provided that tn shops and division should be per manently located there. After eleven years tue road decided 10 remove the shops and division. Marshall brought an Injunction suit and upon being carried to the Supreme court they lost the case, the court holding that the word ''permanent' did not necessarily mean that they would remain there forever. and that upon the grounds that it would be contrary to public policy, 6 railroad as public service cor poration could not be held by contract which 1t could be shown was detrireutal, to the best pub, lie service of the railroad com company. Mr. Moore closed his argument al 4 p. m.
 Judge Eaton opened his argu- ment aud talked an hour. This morning he resumed, and his ar- gumeuts were recognized as be- tug clear and convincing. He went directly iuto the Marshall
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
MORGAN ENJOYING GOOD HEALTH
Amuses the Finaneier-only Market Trick.

Rome, Mar. 13.-J. P. Morgan er joyed hearty laugh when he learned for the first time of the rumor that he had been the victim of a sudden taking off. When he appeared for breakfast at the Grand hotel, where he has apartments, the American financier found awaiting him many kilograms congratulating him upon the falsity of a recent report. He was evidently amused rather than sur prised, for he said:
 T am accustomed to such tricks They are planned simply to affect the market momentarily. I have never before felt as well as do now"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
COL. BRIzzOLARA STEPS OUT
Frank Bumgardner Succeeds as Post master at Fort Smith.

Fort Smith, March l3.-Col. James Brizzolara stepped down and out as postmaster of Fort Smith today. He was succeeded by Frank Bungardner. The postmaster's office was filled with flowers and boquets both for the retiring aud incoming official. Tonight MT. Bumgarduer was given a banquet by postoffice and federal building employees.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
PINCHOT WILL AID MISSOURI
Former Chief Forester to Visit tho State This sprino-To Organize
 Association.

Jefferson City. Mar 15.-Gov. H. s Hadley has received letter from Gif ford E. Pinchot, the deposed national forester, in which the latter part oi April or early in May and after mak ing trip through the forests of she southern part of the state with the governor, the. state forestry commis sion and other 0. .cials would attend meeting In St Louis for the pur pose of organizing state forestry as soeiation.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

Fort Smith, March 14.-The case of the Kansas City Southern against citizens of Meua was called before Judge Rogers in the the Federal court at 10:l5 a. m.
 $. H. Moore, general attorney for the railroad, read the csm- plaint, asking the court 10 re. strain citizens of Mena and vicin. ity from bringing suit against the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company on account of the pro- posed removal of the central divi' siod from Mena.
 At11 o'clock Attorney Youmans of Fort Smith, read Mena's an. swer, denying that the l6 hour law made such change necessary and charging that the real object of the proposed change was that the Kansas City Southern and its officials had, and were still making real estate investments at Heavener and De Queen on which it was expected they would make great profit. It was shown how Mena had been laid out and lots sold at high prices as central di~ vision point of the road by the company, and that no steps had been taken to make a change un- til all such lots had been sold. The answer told of how l.. F.. Loree, chairman of the board of directors, and J. A. Edson, presi. dent of the road. had come to Meua and called prominent citt- zens into a private car to tell them that the main line and cen- tral division would always remain in Mena.
 Reading this answer took until noon, when court took recess un- til 2 o'clock. when the crossbill was read. Following this Elmer I. Lundy. for Mena, read many affidavits. Those of E. l.. Mar tn, former vice president of the Kansas City, Pistsburg & Gulf, and +. A. Hornbeck, land com missioner of the same road showed direct connection be- tween that railroad company and the townsite company in the sale of the property.
 These were followed by atf ia- wits from citizens regarding MT. Loree's statements and high prices of property and the depre- ciation caused by the division re- moval talk.
 The Kansas City Southern has filed no answer to Mena's cross bill.
 Ia a sharp argument Attorney Moore claimed that he had an agreement with Attorney John A. Eaton, representing Mena, to an swer at future date. Eaton de- nied such agreement d con- tinued to produce plats, maps and copies of official documents of the railroad company showing the responsibility of the present coui' pany Tor the acts 0i lhe esIgiusl
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

company whict located the divi sion at Meua and sold the prop erty at high prices because of that location.
 The case may be passed on late this evening.
 Both De Queen and Heavener were we'll represented by citizen at the hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
c. c. Head.

For Sale or Exchange--For live stock. l top buggy, graph ophone, l single harness. Ad- dress A. K. Fretz, Mena, Ark.
 or call at home at Ouachita ford on Cherry Hill road. II tt
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

at the hearing.
 Fort Smith, March IS, l2:27 p. m.-Yesterday afternoon when Attorney Moore, for the Kansas City Southern, attempted to read affidavits of the roads officials taken here last Saturday, which Attorney Eaton, representing Mena. had not seen, Judge Rogers ordered them turned over to Eaton and adjourned court.
 This morning affidavits were read in behalf of the railroad in which Chairman l.. F. Loree and President J. A. Edson and other officials claim that the 16-hour law Is the sole cause for the pro posed change of the division from Mena, and denying that they had mentioned the division point in the interview with Mena business men in March. 1907. Affidavits were also read from Mir. Haight and other old officials, denying any connection between the rail- road aud the townsite companies that handled Meua property. After these had been read, Judge Eaton demanded that the railroad attorney either answer Mena s cross bill or demur. Moore promised to file an answer this afternoon.
 E1ton then demanded that Moore produce deeds of property sold by the railroad officials at Heaveuer and De Queen, and also the contract with the Meua em- ployees of the railroad 10 pur- chase their homes. Moore claimed that these were immaterial and fought hard against producing the papers.
 He showed an affidavit of J. A. Edson in which he stated that he held about six acres of land at Heavener and ten acres in De Queen in trust for the roads em- ployees. Ea.ou contended that the deeds do not show that these lands are held in trust. Judge Rogers ordered the deeds pro- duced.
 Judge Eaton charged that the contract to purchase the Mena homes of the roads employees was material because under the suit which the railroad started against all the citizens of Mena, the employees were as much de- fendants as any, and the contract to buy their property to save them from loss was dealing with one set of defendants to the detri- meut of another set. The court ordered the contract produced.
 The court took reces from 1 1 o'clock to ? o'clock to give the defense time to examine the rail- roads answer to Mena's cross bill
 Judge Eaton seems to be more than a match for Attorney Moore.
 In the afternoon session the railroad filed answer to Mena' s cross bill ia the form of general denial. This answer indicates the removal of the Stilwell diyis- ion by saying that the road would have a division at Grandview, Ca suburb of Kansas City). at Pitts burg, Heaveuer and at some poi b.tween Plttsburg and Heayener vel to be designated. and for which funds had not been pro- vided.
 Eaton followed by an affidavit on the ler.t1 of divisions by a Frisco ex-eugineer, showing mountain dgision north oi Fcrt Smith l3s uiles, one =eplh to Paris over Winaius Stair mea.s.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any ease Of kidney or bladder trouble that la not beyond the reash of medIs ,'Ine No mldlcIne uan do moro Sold bs lsnl sos Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

Carload of Seed Potatoes just unloaded at Ridling's. Burbank, Bliss. Ohio, Rose and Peerless var;et,es 309 4t 10 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Nntice to Taxpayers.

The First National Bank of Mena can supply you with Polk county scrlp. 1~ wi"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

We'll bred Pointer pups, two months o.d, for sale. Address P, T, Hicks, De Qaeen, Ark.
 5 ht i6 ft
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
For Sale

One single and one double bug. gy with harness, both in good re- pair, practically as good as new. Good notes with security taken Pnoue izS.
 3O3 St 9 At C. C. Head.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
Plymouth Rocks.

A few choice cockerels and pull lets for sale, Star Farm. Phone '-'s Q, w sat Il 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17

Fort Smith, March Is, 4:30 p. m. = Judge Rogers an nounces that he will take the Kansas City Southern-Mena case under advisement. By agreement no change is to be made by the railroad pending final hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-17
MENA'S CLAIMS ARE
 BEING CONSIDERED

After Three Days Contest in Federal Court Judge Rogers Takes Division Removal Case Under Advisement-- By Agreement Road Can Make No Changes
 Pending the Final Hearing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-12-03
BreVItIeS.

"a WestSide school teacher" wrote
to the football editor of the Cumber-
land NewS to learn chow to govern I'M
ruly boys" And the latter told her, in
print, to "scrouge 'em in the neck with
your knuCkles. Leaves no tell-tale
marks, aud hurts like Heck!' May he
according to the rules of the game, but
it's the first ii ne the JOURNAL ever
heard the bad place called Heck ~
There is a suit pending whose issue is
has Colorado the right to monopolize
the water of the Arkansas river" If
not, who has? If nobody, how is any
body to profit by water power?
Some people contend that there are
more women than men in the churches. 4"
To this a western lady editor responds
well, suppose there are. Are there not
more men than women in the poor
jails and penitentiaries? ?"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-12-03

daiDcd That upon the collection of all bene-
fits assessed and the payment of all damages
caused, the SAID Beall's Lane shall be widened
as hereinbcfoTe provided -
SECTION 10, IHdbc il tUrtIcr e1tacted ami or
dained That the said Commissioners shall
each receive the sum of two dollars and fifty
cents per day for such time as they may
actually be engaged III the performance of
the services herein provided for
SECTION IL. Ind be it tWther eHactcd and or
daincd, That this Ordinance shall take effect
from the date of its passage -
PaSscd Norembcr :, I9IO.
JOHN J. PRICE,
Attest Mayor.
j. S. METZGER, Clerk. Nov 26
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-12-03
ORIGINAL POETRY.
The SCHOOLGIRL.

The SchOOl-Girl.
She sallies forth with books galore,
Her steps with life Astounding;
An aureoe of shining curls
Her sunny face surrounding.
And if she meets another maid
Do they review their summing?
All, no eternal feminine ~
Pray, is this dress becoming?'
If at the board the teacher kind
Assumes to make correction,
With guilty blush she says" that blue
Will suit me to perfection
Attention please ~ the teacher cries,
With rising intonation;
She nudge her seat-mate-' my new hat
Is simply creation"
At home she says" schools really
grand:
Our ball teams doing finely;
And, mother dear, the teachers great
HIS hair just curls divlnely"
SARA ROBERTA GETTY.