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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-22

For five weeks I was
as helpless as a baby.
MY back throbbed as
If it would break and
the kidney secretions
were in terrible con-
dition. The doctors
held out no hope and
/ was resigned to my
fota A. thi, ,,3@ioov
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-22
GIVEN UP TO DIE.
Doan's Kidney Pills Effect Marvsiou,
Recovery.

Mrs. M. A. Jinkins, Quanah, Texas.
says: ~ was bloated almost twice
natural size. I had the best physi-
clans but they all failed to helm me.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-22
When Rubbers Become Necessary

When Rubbers Become Necessary
And your shoes pinch, shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired aching
Bunions Always Use 1t for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties Sold
everywhere 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address. Allen S. Olmsted. i,e Roy, N. z.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-22

crease in material growth, the tables
still do not reveal the most substan-
tlal features of it. 1t is notable, how
ever, that population does not in any
adequate sense keep pace with deyel-
cpnaant in productions
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
UNRAvELED His UNDERWEAR
Young Womsn's Weii-Meant Effort In
Church Made Things Rather
Embarrassing.

A funny thing happened to q young
lady who was attending her church
few Sundays ago. Sitting directly
before her was tall, well-dressed
stranger with a piece OF white ravel
Ing hanging down his back, over hia
collar Being a young lady of &C.
commodating turn. one of those
warai-hearted. good girls, a friend to
everybody. she thought how glad she
would be IL some kind hearted girl
would do as much for her father II
he should come to church with a raw
cling hanging down his back Be
sides. the thing worried her because
of the uncouth appearance presented
So, as the congregations arose for
prayer. she concluded TO pull Il of.
Carefully raising her hand, she gave
II little twitch. but there was more
OF the thread appearing. Setting her
teeth, she gave another pull, and
about q yard or more hung down hjS
back. That was getting embarras
sing. but, with q resolve to do or die.
she gave another yank. and discov.
cred that she was unraveling his un.
derwear. Chloroform would not have
alleviated her suffering. nor a pint OF
powder have hidden her bushes
when the gentleman turned to SEQ
what was tickling his back.--Jermyn
(Tex.) Enterprise
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
WITNESS IS JAILED
ON PER JURY CHARGE.
Sensational Features Accompany the
Suit Of n. r. Brewster Against
the Iron Mountain
Railroad.

Fort Smith, Dec. THE damage
suit of Hugh r. Brewster VS.. the Iron
Mountain railroad, filled with dramat-
ic situations from start to finish, with
United States Senator JEFF Davis play
ing the role of stage manager. came to
an exciting climax this afternoon. when
r. E. Orr, one of the witnesses for the
plaintiff. was placed in Jail on charge
of perjury and the jury returned a
verdict of $40, 900 for Brewster.
Brewster alleged that he had been
injured in freight wreck at Mulberry
on the Fort Smith division of the Iron
Mountain August 4. 1910. He was a
brakeman on freight train that was
derailed. The engineer was killed.
The stay of Orr on the witness
stand and his examination by SEN
ator Davis were sensational in the
extreme. On the stand it was
brought out that Orr had gone to the
railroad hospital representing himself
to be an injured brakeman. He was
Immediately put in crowded room
with Brewster and was the latter's
constant companion until the day of
the trial.
On redirect examination, Senator
Davis took charge Of Orr and secured
from the man an admission that he
was detective in the employ of the
Iron Mountain railroad. that he had
never been a brakeman, had never
been injured and that he was placed
in the room with Brewster by the
railroad company for the purpose OF
spying on Brewster.
The witness was made to strip to
the waist before the jury. His back
was swathed in bandages. Senator
Davis fiercely thumped Orr on the
back.
Does that hurtf" he shouted.
NO." responded the witness.
As he left the witness stand. On
was arrested on charge of perjury.
The grand jury is now working on his
case.
The jury was out but few minutes
before returning verdict of $40, 900
for BREWSTER.
After the trial Senator Davis said
that Orr had gone to the length Of en-
eaeing the services of his firm. Davis
& Pace Of Little Rock. to represent
him in his suit against the railroad
company for his alleged injuries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
PAWN SHOP ROBBED
While at Supper Friday Night !. E.
Lindsay Lest About $500 ID Watch
es and Jewelry.

/. f. Lindsay's pawn shop on De-
Queen street was entered Friday
evening between o'clock and $50
o 'clock by some unknown person or
persons, who took eighteen watches.
eight rings and a small diamond shirt
stud. The articles were valued at
about $500. They were not goods
which were in pawn, but some which
we're for sale. The goods which Mr..
Lindsay had in pawn were all safely
locked in his big safe. The robber
tried the safe door but found he could
not open it.
The only things which are missing
were in small show case in the win
dow. Several other watches about
the store were untouched.
About 4 o'clock. Mr.. Lindsay went
home to supper and then returned to
the Odd Fellows hall where he re-
manned while his father went to his
supper. When Old Lindsay returned it
was $50 and |. E. Lindsay returned
to his store and discovered the rob
berry. Entrance to the store had been
made through the front door and the
robber evidently had key, as the
lock was not injured.
No trace has yet been found of the
robber or the goods.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
MAKES MONEY ON HOGS
A. Z. Wear Clears $500 a Year
From Two Tamworth Sows An
Others Experience.

A. E. Wear of Board Camp, who,
beside farming. is agent for the gov
eminent farm demonstration work in
Polk county. brought two young Tam
worth hogs to Mena Friday for ship
Hieatt to q castcme. in LeFlore county.
Oklahoma.
Mr. Wear raises thoroughbred Tam
worths. and he says that he has two
sows that raise two filters apiece each
year and net him more than 500
apiece each twelve months.
T. F. Kidwell, who came here early
last spring and bought a place adjoin-
ing Mena on the south, says that he
started in with $35 worth of stock
hogs, and, besides killing two for his
own meat. has sold enough to clear
500 over and above cost of feed for
all and has more hogs left than he
began with.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
DRANK LYE In COFFEE
Mrs. I. M. Hunsaker of Rnst Has a
Bad Scare, but Is Not Badly
Injured.

At the breakfast hour Saturday a. m.
Mrs. T. Nj. Hunsaker, wife of the
postmaster at Rust, by mistake drank
I've with her coffee. and for time the
family had bad scare.
From a long distance telephone
message it was learned that Mrs. Hun
saker had poured concentrated I've il
a te:cup. At breakfast she got holc
of this cup and, without noticing,
poured her coffee into it. When sht
drank the coffee she noticed the fact
and huTy-up call was sent out for a
doctor. Not finding one at once they
called DR.. Boeard of Mena. but before
he came they got a doctor at Rust,
who found that Mrs. Hunsacker's
condition wasnot dangerous. She was
doing nicely Saturday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
IN new CAPITOL
SAYS DONAGHEY
Arkansas Chief Executive Officer Is
the Custodian of the Great Seal Of
the State and He Can Move It
Where He Pleases.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 30.-A
scare story was sent broadcast over
the state today to the country press,
anent the occupacy of the new state
capitol by the next legislature when
it convenes here on January 9, next,
and the retiring secretary of state
is credited with officially declaring
that it will be illegal for the states
lawmakers to convene elsewhere
than in the present old and delap-
dated structure, and that the official
papers Of the secretary of state will
not be removed by Ludwig to the
new building in anticipation of the
legislature converting there.
When Governor Donaghey's atten-
ton was called to this declaration he
smiled and said: There will not be
any difficulty in converting the next
legislature in the fine new state
building. The governor is custodian
of the great seal of the state and he
can move it where he pleases within
the capital city. There is no ques-
ton about the legality of converting
of the lawmakers in the new capitol,
and it is both the desire of the sena-
tors and representatives, the state
officers and myself that the legisla-
ture assemble in the new building"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
GENERAL DiAZ AGAIN PRESIDENT
For the Eighth Time He Took the
Oath of offices-servlces
Very Simple.

The City of Mexico, Dec. with a
simple ceremony General Diaz took
the oath of Office as president of the
Republic of Mexico for the eighth
time today. Ramon Corral was in
augurated as vice-president. In view
of the disturbances through which the
country recently has passed, the In
auguration was not marked by the
season of festivities as in former
years. The ceremonies were at 10
o'clock this morning in the hall of the
Palace of Mines. Only the diplomatic
corps and a few other distinguished
personages in addition to the high
Mexican officials attended
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
OPENS THE NEW YEAR WITH WAR
A Bitter Railroad Rate Fight In Pros
pect--Many Roads VIII Be
Involved.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-The greatest and
what promises to be the most bitter
ly fought railroad fare battle of re-
cent years, will be begun at the mo-
ment that the new year is rushed in
January l, three Eastern trunk
lines--the Grand Trunk. the Erie and
the Wabash-will slash passenger
fares from Chicago to New York and
Boston. The cut will not be slight
one, 1t will go deep. For instance. ac-
cording TO the notice served on 13 big
western roads by the insurgent lines
the first class fare from Chicago to
New York will cut IS and the second
class fares Sc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
VI. o. WIS to Little Rock.

Ten members of the Mena lodge
Of the Woodmen of the World left
Friday for Little Rock to attend
the 5000 class initiation which took
place Saturday. At least 10000
Woodmen are expected to be present.
Besides P. C. Rogers, who is clerk of
the lodge here, and Marvin Shields,
the following new members went:
Wesley Bolton. George Clement, DR..
M. o. Ny5erg. Will Horner. Ed Gar
crit. Commanche Stanford, J. r.
Penn and John Pipkin.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
VIM Settle in Polk County.

Two years ago F. T. Jennings. whose
home was in Monroe county. decided
to try new location. He visited
Polk county, but finally. when he sold
out. the Oklahoma fever got a hold on
him and he settled near Hobart. But
things were not as they promised.
and Friday he arrived with his
family and goods. going out with A.
E. Wear. He expects to purchase a
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
CHRISTMAS CARDS FREE
Not Cheap Trash. But Ten Beautiful
Ones.

! want to send free to every reader
of The Star 10 beautiful, imported,
embossed, colored Christmas post
cards, all different, without any adj
vertising on them whatever.
| do this because ! want people to
know the high grade cards | carry at
manufacturers prices. II you prefer
beautiful New Years cards say SO
when you write All | ask is that you
send me cents in stamps to cover
postage. Address. S. T. tombstone,
Pres, Dept. 1852, Ro chester, N. Y.
232 & Alt
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
4k<M ~ -ar- e---s
Preserving Spiders Webs.

Naturalists employ an interesting
method to preserve all kinds of spi.
ders' webs. The webs are first sprayed
with an atomizer with artists shelIas
and then, should they be OF the ordi.
nary geometrlc form. they are pressed
carefully against glass plate. the sup.
porting strands being at the same
time severed
After the shellac has dried thu
plates carrying the webs can be stored
away In cabinet.
Even dome shaped webs may be
served in their original form by
spraying them with shellac and then
allowing them to dry before removal
from their supports. Many spiders
webs are very beautiful. and all are
characteristic OF the species to which
they belong. 80 that, from q scientific
standpoint. their permanent nreserva-
ton Is very desirabie.--TIarper
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. Passengers
arriving here direct from MADEIRA,
chihuahua, on the first train that has
come out of there since November %.
declare that every town along the
line of the chihuahua & Pacific rail-
road between Chihuahua and MADEIRA,
except one, is held by insurgents and
that there has been considerable
fighting in the mountains, and many
wounded federal troops have been
brought into the towns. Passengers
report that government soldiers have
taken Guerrero, Chihuahua, but that
another band of insurrectos is march.
ing against the town.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08

County Clerk w. L. Parker isued
marriage licenses Friday to the fol-
lowing:
Carey j, Hilton Of Board Camp and
Miss Mary Brown of Eeeer.
Luther r. Burnett of Board Camp
and Miss Viola johnson of Egger.
G.. A. Lindsay and Miss v. J..
Crump Of Vanderyort.
One was issued Thursday to Sam
Brewer and Miss CaIlie Price.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
A VICTORY FOR MEX
ICAN REBELS REPORTED
Chihuahua Has Fight In Which $50
Soldiers Were Killed or Captured
Province is Overrun With
Bands of Rebels.

chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. "A fight
look place Tuesday at Padernalles. 90
niles west of here, between $50 gov
rnment troops and somewhat larger
,ody of insurrectos. The soldiers are
aid to have been fired upon from
oofs and windows while marching
through the streets of the town.
Passengers who arrived declare
hat those of the government force
who were not killed or wounded were
taken prisoners. The rumors are also
current among the soldiers at the bar
racks. General Plata, in command of
the military zone, stated that his re-
port showed nine government soldiers
killed and that q insurgents were
slain.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
Christmas
Is Not Very Far Off

Each the buying of Christmas Gifts put off until the
last week days. This makes it impossible give the at
ention to customers would like. gives opportunity
to restock lines 1t gives picked line to select
from and altogether most unsatisfactory and ourselves
Owing to the large jewey business the entire country
have been notified by several large wholesale houses that
will be extremely hard to fill orders after December TO- Give us
Special Orders and shall do please you
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
WHEAT DAMAGED IN OKLAHOMA
Fail Sown Grain Shows Poor Condi.
tion--Less Area Than Last Year
Millions In Gotten.

Guthrie. Ok, Dec. 1.-The condition
Of fall sown wheat in Oklahoma is
only 1856. compared with 93.7 year
ago. according to crop bulletin Just
issued by the state board of agricul-
ture. Dry weather is the cause of the
poor prospect. The area sown is per
cent TESS than last year.
The estimate of the cotton crop is
10000 bales, worth s55,OO0,0OO.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08

Worse than an alarm OF fire at night
Is the metallic cough OF Group, bring
ing dread 10 the household. Careful
mothers keep Foiey's Honey ard Tar
10 the house and give it at the first
sign OF danger. II contains no Cpl
ates. Sold by All druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08

Foley Kidney Pills are tonic Ii ac-
lion, quick in results. and restore the
natural action OF the kidneys and
bladder. They correct Irregularities.
Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
No. 7f6s
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
At Mena, in the State OF Arkansas. at the
close OF business, Nov. 10, 1910


RESOURCES.
Loans ana Discounts 1135O6 81 |
Overdrafts, secured ard unsecured g1
q. s. Bond to secure circulation 10000 90 |
PremlumEbn u. s. Bonds 1900 90 |
Bonds securities, etc. 35S 81 |
Banking house, furniture and fix
lures 1850 90
other real estate owned $50 90
serve agentsl bg,73f 81
Due from approved reserve agents 5S6i4 50
Checks and other cash items 100 a
Notes OF other National Banks 400 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents 7O9
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, VIZ:
Le calender Notes $500 90 1921 60
Redemption fund with Z. S. Treas
urer Is per cent of circulation 1900 90
Total s $40 943 as
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In $4,000 90
Surplus func 10000 90
and taxes paid 1860 gs
National Bank notes outstanding 10000 90
Due to state and Private Banks and
Bankers 1854 81
check III 1904 06
Demand certificates OF deposit 1851 "a
Certified Checks l06 90
Cashiers checks outstanding 2.ss3S8
Total ss2O,s43 Is
REHABILITATION
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts 1886 81
Overdrafts 81
United States Bonds b1,5O0 90
Bonds. securities, etc. 35S 81
Bank Bldg, real estate, furniture.et 1850 90
Cash on hand with u. $. Treasurer
and in other banks f35.718 06
Total S35DH3 45
LIABILITIES
Capital stock s $1,000 90
SURPLUS and undivided profits 288l0 So
Currency In circulation $1,000 90
DEPOSITS 1922 BE 81
Total S32Ogi3 AS
| State OF Arkansas, 90
County of Polk, an
| L. l.. G. Acruman cashier OF the above
named hank, do solemny swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best OF my
| knowledge and belief
l.. G. Acruman. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the
| 18th day of Nov EN- Der, 1910
w. A. Finks, Notary Public.
My commission xpires October d, 1914.
Correct-Attest:
| G. Al. Smith,
]. G.. Jackson,
T.. NJ. Hopkins
Directors.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1910-12-08
CALL OF THE j. 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 statement at future date.
but some date past and five of these reports must be
made each year Then the Government sends special Nation
al Bank Examiners make thorough personal inspection
of every National Bank least twice each year. and they
always come unannounced and into detail of the
business verify each statement published with the books
of the Bank.
The sole object of the National Banking law is the potec
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 of its
made the Comptroller of the Currency at Washington D.
c. on the date above mentioned
The officers and directors of this OLD RELIABLE BANK
are of known responsibility and solicit the patronage of
those wishing to establish business connections with a
thoroughly reliable Banking Institution to make changes
in existing connections
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
c. A. SMITH, President
|. c. ACRUMAN Vice President
j. P HAYWORTH Vice President
L. c. ACRUMAN Cashier.
G. L. LOCHRIDGE j. l. ALLEY,
j. G. JACKSON c. M HOPKINS
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-12-09
SYMPTOMS OF SLEEPING SICK
NESS.

(From the article on Professor
Ehrlich and his discoveries. by Mar
guerite Marks, in MCCLUREs for De-
cember.
The course of this disease is an ex-
tremely slow one. The first stage is
said to last year or more, and the
cause of the disease may be in the
blood long before any symptoms
whatever present themselves. The
patient has occasional fever; indeed,
disease hitherto called Gambia fever
has recently been recognized as the
first stage of sleeping-sickness. 1t is
said that the swelling of the lymphat-
ic glands of the neck is a Characters
tic early symptom This was known
in 1903 to DR.. Winterbottom, who
state that slave-traders, recognizing
the symptoms of fatal disease
would not buy slaves who had this
glandular enlargement. The patient
feels we'll and strong and Is able to
go aabout his usual occupations.
The second stage is indicated by a
distinct change in the appearance Of
the patient. His expression grow;
heavy and dull; he becomes apathetic
lies around a great deal, and cannot
exert himself. With the progress Of
the disease these symptoms become
more marked; walking and speech be
come difficult and finally impossible
During the last week the sufferer lies
in a state of complete coma, from
which the illness derives its name
Often during the second stage of the
disease, the brain becomes affected
and some of the patients try to run
away into the forests or swamps
where they die of eXposude or starva
tion. To prevent this the relatives
of sufferer frequently chain him
down until the time Comes when he
can no longer move.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-12-09
FRANKLIN NOTES.

The Forget!Me-Not Art Club met
with Mrs. John Ewing Thursday, De-
cember 1st The following members
were present and responded to roll
call with quotations.: Mesdames ]. A.
Hughes, Mary L. Hughes, J. s. Will
Jams, John Ewing, Misses Carrie and
Wayne Otey, Myra and Sadie Murdix,
Fannie Southall, Alice Otey, Mes
danes H. J. Ewing, Tabitha Partee
Mary L. Farmer and Andrew Britten
were guests of the hostess. Much
business was transacted. Mrs. J. S.
Williams, Miss Carrie Otey and Mrs.
Jno. Ewing were appointed to see that
the Thanksgiving Offerings" were
sent to the Hubbard Hospital in time
for the Hospital Clubs general show
err During the social hour Miss
Myra Murdix read paper on WON
an" which was enjoyed by all. Miss
Oteg's paper on Housekeeping was
deferred till the next meeting which
will be with Mrs. Harvey Ewing il
her new home on Claiborne Heights
Thursday, December 9Th. The hos
tess served a tempting luncheon il
three courses.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-12-09
GAINESVILLE NOTES.

While we know that God doeth all
things, for the best, and yet it is hard
for us to willingly part with those
bright, promising young men who
are poisoning into manhood as was
Mr.. Innis w. Miller, who passed into
his long beyond about a. m. last
Thursday, at his home with parents
on Lee street. He was a carriage
painter by trade and worked num-
Der of years at the Harrison Carriage
Factory, of this city; after which he
was employed by the well-known
Patterson and Son Carriage Builders,
of Greenfield, Ohio, where he had won
for himself the well-merited respect
of his employers. He was member
Of Fifth Ward Baptist Church, and
was loved by all who knew him. He
was unmarried and about "a years old,
and was buried at Green Hill Gene
terry, New Providence, Tenn, on Fri
day. Gone but not forgotten.
Mr.. Frank Jones, OF Paducah, KY,
was in the city last Sunday.
DR.. e. w. D. Isaac, who spent sew
eral days in this city a few weeks
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-12-09
cENTERvlLLE NOTES.

Mrs. Matte Russell, or South Co.
lumbia avenue, is making extensive
repairs on her home
Rev. w. H. Shelby is rapidly work
ing himself into the hearts of the
people of this place. His strong logi-
cal sermons and his gentleman-like
department are doing much to put
him in the confidence of the people.
He came here highly recommended,
and much good work is expected OF
him. Rev. Shelby is planning extern
sive holiday programs. All hope to
have most pleasant time.
Mr.. Earnest Walker, who is now
working at Gordonburg, is spending
few days this week with his fam
lily.
Mr.. Sonnie Hibbit is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Nettie Booker, who has been
visiting in Dickson and Nashville
has returned home. She reports a
most pleasant trip.