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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
CHANGE In PROMINENT HOTEL
I. T. Murrey Takes Charge Of the
Gleason Hotel at Little Rock

Little Rock, Nov. 10. When a LONG
time lease was signed by T. P. Murrey
on the Gleason Hotel property Tues
day, this hotel passed from the con-
troll OF the Gleason estate for the first
time in over a quarter century. I'm
I'll the past year the hotel was under
the management of M. P. Gleason.
who made it one of the most promi-
nent in the state. The new MANAGER.
I. P. Murrey. is even more widely
known in Arkansas than the late Mr..
Gleason. For fifteen years he has rep
resented the American Book Company
in Arkansas, and in such capacity has
frequently visited nearly every school
in the state. Mr.. Murrey is now in
active control Of the hotel property
and will devote his entire time to its
management, Mrs. Murrey, who has
for number of years been prominent
In church and club circles, and work
of the School Improvement Associa-
ton in Arkansas, has moved with her
children to the hotel building, which
will in the future be their home. Mr..
Murrey will make systematic repairs
of the building, taking it room at a
time, until it is one Of the best hotels
of the state.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
LOOKS LIKE HUNG JURY

A telephone message to The Star
from the Queen Bee Thursday gives
information that the case of John
Ford and his wife for the killing of
Will Nichols is in the hands of the
Jury. The concensus of opinion is
that the jury will either render a
verdict of first degree murder. or
fail to agree, with chances favoring
the latter.
The killing occurred September
80. The case was heard by Judge
jeff I. Cowling, with Judge ]. s.
Steel, j. S. Lake, w. H. Collins and
Abe Collins assisting Prosecuting
Attorney Pinnix for the state.
Spriggs & Harrison of Hugo and
ii. A. Penny of Paraclifta were at
torneys for the defense.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

Another feature of the affair is that
Mr.. Eskew has received numerous
letters of inquiry. one coming from the
Spice Mill Publishing Company of New
York City. This writer asked regard
ing soil and conditions and wanting a
picture of the plant and samples of
berries.
Another was from j. E. Nelson of
Hugo. Ok, wanting all sorts of imfor-
nation, giving much knowledge of
coffee growing as he had seen it in Old
Mexico, wanting to buy a few seeds
and saying he would probably be in
Mena soon and would see Mr.. Eskew
then.
John M. Rifles writes fnom Lock-
hart, Ala, saying he wanted to try
that special bean in Alabama soil and
asking for few seeds.
A. R. Reed wrote Mr.. Eskew from
Hot Springs. Ark. saying he is ''anx-
ious and curious to know particulars,
and saying at the end II think your
experiment marvel and a great
boost for Arkansas.
To these and other letters Mr. Eskew
has replied. giving facts about as pub
lished first in The Star. In the mean
time he is going to try and raise a few
more plants next season and give the
berries more thorough trial-but
thinks it likely to be a long time before
his efforts will grow to the magnitude
indicated by the Post Dispatch story.
Incidentally, there's no telling
what may happen when a little piece
OF interesting news gets started in a
newspaper.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
PANAMA SEES PRESIDENT TAFT
The Tennessee With its Load Of Nota-
bIes Makes Safe voyage-A
Salute Is Fired.

Colon, Panama, Nov. 16.-President
Taft has arrived here. The armored
cruiser Tennessee and its convoy,
the Montana, arrived in the harbor at
1880 o'clock. Lieut.. Col. Goethals and
the others of the receiving party i'm
mediateiy went aboard. and formally
welcomed the president to Panama
At S:45 o'clock President Taft and
his party, Charles P. Taft, Secretary
Norton, Capt. Butt, military aide;
Capt. Palmer. naval aide, and the
presidents physician came ashore. AS
the president left the Tennessee a
ralute was fired.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
GERMAN BUYS HOME.
Ferdinand Phillips Now Owns c. W.
Harvey Home.

Ferdinand Phillips, who came
here recently from Richmond. Ind,
Thursday closed deal with C. w.
Harvey for his 20-acre farm and
home adjoining MeDa on the east.
The consideration was $1260.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
GROCERY CHANGE
Bolton Bros. Have Purchased Stock Of
Wren & Finley.

Bolton Bros. Thursday purchased the
grocery stock Of Wren & Finley, whose
store is on Mena street. The stock
was invoiced moved to Bolton Bros.
store on De Queen street.
Mr.. Finley. who is minister, has
intended getting out of the business
for some time so he could devote all
his time to church work. Mr.. Wren
has not yet decided what business he
will engage in.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE.
|. M. Davis Buys 5-Passenger Ford
In Kansas City.

/. M. Davis. the genial telephone
man, returned Thursday from Kansas
City, where he purchased a Ford S.
passenger automobile for the use of
himself and family. The old car will
be kept for use by the telephone COM
pany.
Mr.. Davis says that prior to the
trip just made he had not been in
Kansas City for 80 years, since which
time it has grown from an ordinary
good country town to the most pro-
gressive metropolis in all the west.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
COFFEE CROP IN ARKANSAS
PROMISES FUTURE
PLANTATION
Beans Planted In Yard Ma.
tnre Into Berries Of De.
lightful Flavor and
Aroma.


-
Beans Planted Ia Yard Ma.
tnre Into Berries Of De.
lightfuI Flavor and
| Aroma.
Mena, Ark, Nov. 8.
Arkansas is soon to
have a coffee pianta.
ton to add to its long
list OF diversified
farms. Until a few
years ago Arkansas
was considered too far
north for the success
full growing OF rice, but
now II Is rapidly be-
coming a leader In the
culture of the cereal.
1t Is hoped coffee will
be another surprise
success.
w. ID. Eskew ofMena
planted a few coffee
berries in his yard.
They grew and ma
tured, the plants now
hanging very heavy
with beans.
He has picked n Dor
ton of the crop and
roasted { h e berries.
The flavor is equal 70
the fl n est imported
coffees, and the re-
mainder of the seed
VIII be saved by Mr..
Eskew for next season,
when he Will plant a
much larger crop. He
intends to enlarge the
crop annually II he is
successful In the cult
walton of the tropical
plant.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
AMAZING GROWTH
OF MENA NEWS ITEM
Little Story Of W. D. Eskew's Coffee
Experiment Travels Far and Elk
pands as 1t Goes-Much Inter-
est Manifested by Letters.

On October 8 just past The Star
published news item in which was
told the result of an experiment in
growing bean that was said to have
a flavor similar to coffee. Mr.. w. D.
Eskew being the grower and giving the
details as published.
This original item is published be-
low, and in parallel column one
dated month later and clipped from
the St. Louis Post Dispatch, certainly
remarkable example of how a story
may grow in repeating:
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

Is teams to haul slaves and stave
bolts, good roads and pay every SAT-
urday for hauling.
20 men to make split slaves and
stave bolts; good timber and steady
work; pay the usual market price
for your split slaves. Address M. c..
Trumbull, Womble, Ark. dist.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

Stop coughing you rack the lungs
and worry the body. Billiards. Hore-
honnd Syrup. cheeks irritation, heals
the lungs and restores comfortable
breathing. Price 25c, SOC and $1.00
per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug &
Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
Crane and Canister KIN Many.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Nov.
le.-Troops were called out to sup
press a political demonstration at
Leon. Meeting with resistance. the
troops swept the streets with grape
and canister. Many persons were
+llled or wounded
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

w, ID. Eskew last
spring sent for S ed
for a so-called coffee
berry which was ad-
yertlsod as being ca
pable Of successful
growth in this coun-
try. He secured but
two plants, but taese
grew and thrived
and are just now rip
ening many beans.
They have been tried
IN making the favor
lie break fast bever-
age and Mr.. Eskew
saws the result can
not be disting uished
IN flavor from the
store" coffee. lie
will increase the crop
next season.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
WHY WOMEN SUFFER
Win Piles and How to Find a Lasting
Cure.

Constipation is most frequent
cause of piles. That is why women
,utfer more often from piles than men.
Indoor wor and the like of exercise
brings on tn, attacks.
Jackson Drug q Furniture Co. sells
m-Roid, an internal, tablet remedy
for piles, on the understanding that
you can have the money back If dis
satisfied. Sl,00 for large bottle.
Or. Leonhardt Co, Station B. Buffalo,
N. Y mail booklet on request.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
WORK BEGINS AT WELLS
Men Put to Work Last Friday Morning
to Prepare for Drilling.

John Thompson of the waterworks
commission Friday morning put j. M.
Billings, an experienced drill man, in
charge of the work of the drilling the
wells for the waterworks.
The machinery has not yet all ar
rived. but while awaiting its coming
there is considerable preliminary work
to be done.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24
CALL OF THE i. S. GOVERNMENT FOR
STATEMENTS
FROM ALL NATIONAL BANKS

On the 18th the Comptroller of the Currency gave notice
to all NATIONAL BANKS to submit and publish state
ment of their condition on the 10th of November 1910
They never issue call for any future date
but date and at least five these reports must be
made each Then the Government sends special Nation
Bank Examiners to make thorough personal inspection
of every National Bank least twice each year and they
always unannounced and every detail of the
business and verify each published with the books
of the Bank
The sole object of the National Banking law is the protec
ton of depostors in National Banks
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MENA, ARK.
operates under the direct supervision of the United States
Government and submits herewith copy its statement as
made to the Comptroller of the Currency at Washington D.
C. on the date above mentioned
The officers and directors of this OLD RELIABLE BANK
of known responsibility solicit the PATRONAGE of
those wishing to establish business connections with
thoroughly reliable Banking Institution make changes
in existing connections
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
CA SMITH, President
L. c. ACRUMAN Vice President
Up HAYWORTH Vice President
L. C. ACRUMAN Cashier.
G. L. LOCHRIDGE, j. l. ALLEY
j. G. JACKSON, C. M HOPKINS
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

Almost New Surrey For Sale.
A bargain for some one. Inquire
at Star Office. 200 41-tf
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-11-24

]. H. Handy of Scotford, Ok, il
here looking after business and visit
ing his brother-in-law, G. F. Crawford
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

q. S. Dept 81 Agriculture. Weather Bureau,
Washington. WEDNESDAY February Is p. m
The Western disturbance will move eastward. at
tended by general precipitation IN the West Gulf
States the Mississippi Valley and all districts east
thereof and on Friday in tha Atlantic states. the
Lower Lake rsioB, and the Upper Ohio VALLEY. The
precipitation viii h. IN the form q rain or snow
in the North Atlantic States. the Lake region. and
the Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys and rain
elsewhere The weather wiz be generally fair IN
the Plain States, the Rocky Mountain and Plateau
regions Thursday and Friday, and In the Mississippi
Valley and the Gulf States Friday.
general change to colder weather viii over
spread the Gulf States. the Mississippi and Ohio
valleys, and the Lake Pgion Thursday and the
Atlantic states Friday. Temperature changes else
where will not be decided
Storm warnings are displayed on the Gulf coaSt
from Brownsville 20 Pensacola.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
moderate variable on the Middle Atlantic coast
moderate sCutherly; on the South Atlantic coast
moderate 70 brisk southerIy; on the East Gull
coast moderate southerly except brisk and possibly
high sOutherly, shifting 20 n0rtherly over western
portion: on the West Gulf coast brisk ard high
nCrtherly; on Lake Michigan high norherIy
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
viii have moderate 10 brisk variable winds and I'M
settled weather and rain and snow 20 the Grand
Banks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
WOMAN TAKES ACID.
Dependency Leads to Vain Attempt
10 End Life.

Despondent because OF III health. Mrs.
Mary NJ. Humphrey. thirty-three years
old last night drank acid In an attempt
TO end her life at her home. 123S c street
northeast
Mrs. Humphrey was alone in her bed
room when she swallowed the acid. Il
burned her lips, and she screamed. Her
husband. Owen Humphrey. a night watch
man. who was downstairs. preparing to
leave the house. ran TO the second floor
and found his wife writhing in agony on
the bed, holding her hands TO her mouth
and moaning with pain.
Casualty Hospital was notified. The
ambulance was out on a call. and word
was telephoned TO the Ninth precinct
station. Policeman S. J. Marx jumped
into the patrol wagon and drove to the
c street house. DR.. A. w. Boswell. OF
92S Maryland avenue northeast, had been
notified. and reached the house before
the patrol wagon. Mrs. Humphrey re-
fused TO be taken TO a hospital
The physician administered an anti
dote. and in a short time the patient had
somewhat recovered from the effects OF
the acid. According 10 Dr. Boswell, the
woman swallowed only a small quantity
OF muriatic acid. which she found in a
medicine chest in the house She will
recover.
Relatives say Mrs. Humphrey has been
suffering from nervous troubles FOR
months.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
WILL GET LEGAL AID
Ballinger Decides 10 Engage
Western Attorney.
ALFRED BATTLE TO ASSIST HIM
Senator Nelson's Conference with
President Taft Explaining Inquiry
Committees EmbarFaNkment Causes
Secretary Of the Interior TO Change
His PIAn-AdViSOr Refused.

Richard A. BaIinger, Secretary Of the
Interior. decided last night to engage the
services OF an attorney TO represent his
interests before the Joint committee OF
the Senate and the House, which IS in
vestigating his conduct Of the Interior
Department.
This decision was reached by Mr. Bal
Iinger after Senator Nelson, acting in
behalf Of his committee colleagues. made
known 10 President Taft and Secretary
BaIlinger that It would relieve the COM
mittee Of embarrassment If Mr.. Balm
gers cause was looked after by an at
tornev Of his own selection.
4 Western Lawyer Summoned.
Mr.. BaIIinger is in communication with
a prominent Western lawyer familiar with
the land laws, and 1t is probable he will
accept service as counsel for the Secretary
Of the Interior.
It is announced Alfred Battle, former
law partner Of Secretary BalIinger. viii
be associate counsel for the Interior De
partment at the future hearing.
The suggestion first made In behalf OF
the committee was that the Attorney Cen
eraI assign some government officer 70
the duty OF looking out before the COM
mittee for the interests Of officials &C
cused Of misconduct.
Mr. Wickersham replied. however, tina;
he had no such officer available.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
Advertising Doesn't Payi
The Big Print Shop
DIED.

OLEMAN-Suddenly on Tuesday. Feb
ruary !, 1910, at : a. G. at his resi-
dpnCe 1912 Tenth street northwest
after a brief illness, ALFRED b, be-
loved husband of Lucy a Coleman
Funeral from shiloh Baptist Church on
Friday. February T. at 1 ?. n. Rela-
tives and friends invited.
.COLFORD-On Wednesday. February ?,
1910, AGNES, daughter OF Edward and
LA COlfOrd.
Interment private.
on Wednesday, Feb
ruary 2 1916 at his residence, l4,0
Monroe street northwest, WILLIAM
DUFFY. formerly Of Maryland, tho
beloved husband OF Mary A, Dui1y
nee Goddard
Notice Of funeral hereafter
GOLDSNITH-VALENTINE-On Wednes-
day. February ., 1910 at l a. m,
SADIE GERTRUDE. beloved wife OF
Charles Morgan Valentine and daugh-
ter OF Henry J. and Sarah G. Gold
Funeral from the residence Of her par
ents. 9G1 Twenty-seCOnd street north
west Friday, February Requiem
mass at ST. Stephen's Church at a.
m. InteTment at Oak Hill. Relatives
and friends invited.
REDMOND-On Wednesday. February .,
1910 at 9.35 a m, CATHERINE RED
MOND. beloved wife Of the late John
Redmond aged seventy years.
Funeral from her late residence, 422
Ninth street southwest. Friday morn
ing, February (, at $50 o'clock, thence
10 st. DOminiC's Church, where a
high mass viii be said for the TepOse
of her soul Friends and relatives in
vited.
SHOEMAKER-Sud on Tuesday.
February ], 1910, KATIE G, wife OF
Louis 2. Shoemaker.
Notice OF funeral later
SHUGERT-Entered into rest on Tues
DAY. February ! 1910. WILLIAM
FINDLAY SHUGERT
Services and burial at Bellefonte, Pa.
philadelphia papers please copy
STERN Suddenly, on Wednesday, Feb
ruary ?, 1870 at 1870 a m, at her resi-
denCe. 734 Sixth street northwest
JEANETTE, widow Of George Stern,
aged sixty-two years.
Funeral (private) on Friday. February
I. at 10 a. m. Please omit flowers.
TAFF-On Wednesday. February ., 1910.
at 4.l0 a. m. after q brief Illness, az
the residence Of her son-In-law, Harry
Nj. Schneider. So Eleventh street
northwest. MARY E, widow OF
George y. Tan, in the eighty-first
year of her age
Funeral Friday, February 1, at 2:S0 D.
m. Relatives and friends respectfully
invited to attend.
TAYLOR-On Tuesday. February !. 1910.
at $50 p M. HOWARD RUSSELL,
son of Lieut.. Wesley and Elizabeth G.
Taylor, aged three months and two
days. lois Irving street northeast,
BrookIand, \. c.
Funeral private.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
AFFAIRS OF NAVY
IN CHAOTIC STATE
Continued from Page one.

committee who are opposed TO the Meyer
plan now speak OF the Newberry PROPOSE
ton as their own and want the Secretary
to turn in his own tracks and try all over
again the plan which his own superseded
Needless TO say Mr. Meyer will do no
such thing But neither does the fear
Of some members Of the House Naval
Committee that the Secretary will visit
summary punishment on Chief Construc-
tor Caps for his frank and even sensa-
tional opposition TO his superior's views,
seem justified.
Mr.. Meyer, It may be said on authority,
has no intention Of making martyr out
| Of Mr.. Caps by removing him at this
/ time. There does not appear to be a
doubt, however. that when the chief con-
structors term expires, he will not be re-
appointed. Certainly he will not be II
Mr. Meyer remains at the head Of the
Navy Department
The committee feels the embarrassment
OF its present position. Every member
realizes. and most Of them are willing.
privately. to admit 1t. that refusal by the
committee 10 indorse the Meyer plan Of
| reorganization will be tantamount TO anex-
preston Of lack Of confidence in the Sec
rotary with a corresponding Endorsement
Of the divergent and opposing views Of
one Of his subordinates.
! Admiral Caps friends on the commit
tee seem to base their fear that sum
mary punishment will be visited on
him, on a paragraph In the published
portion Of Secretary Meyers testimony
before the committee, in which he said
| If he found that any chief OF bureau was
not carrying out the policies and plans
OF the head OF the department. he. the
Secretary. would ask the President 20
appoint another chief instead.
An Interesting Feature.
Ono interesting feature the situation
has TO do with the fact that the Meyer
plan IS at present IN operation. under a
disadvantage. It is true. but still in op-
Grafton. and that in order 10 knock It
out. active legislation by the committee
Is necessary.
This, It is generally admitted. IS not
possible under present conditions. The
| fear is expressed, however, in well-in-
formed quarters that as the naval com
mittee is now hopelessly split on the cit
uation, II viii not be possible 10 obtain
the necessary affirmative legislation 70
enable the Meyer plan to work smoothly
and at full and complete advantage. II
is pointed out by some Of the Secretary
friends in Congress that the failure OF
the committee TO do this would make
Mr.. Meyers position as head Of the
Navy Department absolutely tenable
The appearance Of Mr.. Meyer before
the Naval Committee 20 answer the
statement Of Chief Constructor Caps IS
being awaited with the greatest interest
II is expected he will handle his sub
ordinates criticisms without gloves IN an
effort 20 swing the committee back "a
| It's original attitude Of Endorsement Of
the reorganization plan.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
ROW ON CENSUS PATRONAGE.
Democrats Charge that Political
Aff1IiatiOn Plays Highest Part.

Charging that politics plays an i'm
portant part in the appointment Of CEN
sus supervisors, the Democrats in the
House yesterday led an attack upon
the G. o. P. which was repulsed after
several hours debate by a strict party
vote
The climax OF the days discussion
was reached when a resolution, impos-
Ing a heavy penalty on census employees
who ask questions Of political signifi-
canoe when engaged in taking the cen
sus, was defeated by vote Of 80 to 119.
The minority leaders alleged that not a
single Democrat had been appointed a
supervisor in Kentucky, Tennessee and
several other Southern States, and &C
cused the opposition Of partisanship.
The Republican speakers replied that
members of their party were appointed
because of their efficiency. Representa-
tive Gaines, of West Virginia made no
pretense when he said Republicans were
appointed in West Virginia because they
were in control.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
GROUND HOG RETICENT.

Maybe there Is going to be six
weeks more OF bad weather. and
maybe there isn't.
Oeponent and the ground hog
sayeth not. Every effort 10 learn
what the ground hog had to say
on the subject yesterday WIS
unaVaiIinE.
A delegation especially Hp-
pointed TO round up the ground
hogs of Washington met late last
night and made n report.
The whole bunch was disgust
ed Not one had seen a ground
hog.
An EFFORT to get an interview
with one at the Zoo yesterday
evening resulted I'm dismal fall
ure. The animal positively re-
fused TO talk for publication.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-03
R. W. WILLIAMS, JR. NAMED
VIII BE Recommended for Forestry
Law Officer.

Following the resignation Of Philip P.
Wells as law officer OF the Forest Service,
Henry l. Graves. Chief Forester, and So
Hcitor McCabe. OF the Department OF
Agriculture, will recommend to the Secre-
tary the appointment OF r. ". Williams,
jr., to I'll the vacancy.
Mr.. Williams was graduated from the
Northern Indiana Law School IN June
1895. and is a member Of the bar Of the
Supreme Court OF Indiana. the Circuit
Court Of Porter County. Ind. and the
United States Circuit and District courts
of that State. lie is also a member Of the
bar of the Supreme Court Of the United
States. the Supreme Court OF the State Of
Florida. the Circuit Court for the Second
judicial circuit or Florida. and the United
States Circuit and District courts OF that
State.
Since July. 1907, he has been a law clerk
IN the Office Of the Solicitor Of the Agri-
cultural Department.