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The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
BIG lNSURGENT RALLY PLANNED
Topeka to Have Bristow, Murdock, Madison, Stubbs and Perh77s
 pinchot Next Week.

Topeka. July 19.-A big insurgent Republican rally is being planned for Topeka next week. The first plans set the date for July 25 or 26 usst 1t is possible that the date will be changed to Thursday.
 Clifford Pinchot, ex-chief forester will he.in Topeka q week from Thurs day and If he can be prevailed upon to make speech the date for the rally will be changed. There will be q para..e with one or two bands and lots of fireworks before the meeting at the Auditorium begins.
 Senator Bristow and Representative MurdocK already have accepted invi- tations to speak. No word has been received from Representative Madi- con. Gov. stubbs will be here at that time and T. A. McNeal. the progress sive candidate for congress in the first district, will also be one of the speakers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
ST.LOUISANLOC HERE
Ira D. Seymour Purchases the J.
 Bugh Walker Place for

Ira D. Seymour of St. Louis, has just purchased through Dennis, Kelly and Stratton, the J < Hugh Walker home, about two miles southeast of Mena. MT. Seymour. with Mrs. Sey- mour, is now in possession of the pro- perty.
 This is one of the prettiest little sub urban homes in this part of Arkansas.
 The land, 40 acres, was purchased about a year and 6 half ago by J. Hugh Walker, who came here from Beau mont, Tex, to make his home. He built a splendid modern cottage on his property and was preparing to settle down to enjoy life. when an un- usually favorable business opportunity caused him to leave Mena and place his home on the market.
 The story of MT. Seymours exper- fence in seeking a new home is in- teresting.
 Mir. Seymour started early last winter to seek a new location, deter mined to get away from city life and to find the most desirable place for a home. He travelled extensively, go- ing all over Arkansas. coming to Mena toward the last. He remained here two weeks: was not quite satisfied and started ont asairss Once more he came around to Mena, remained awhile and went back to St. Louis. After reaching there and going over the situation. he finally made up his mind that Mena was the best place of all. and with that decision, came here and bought home, and nice one.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
PULLEN PLEADED
 GUILTY TO MURDER
Accused Wife of Victim of Aiding in the Crime, but This Mrs. De- longey Denies-Her Trial
 Next,

Ashdown July 19.-Mrs. w. l.. De- loney, after her alleged lover, Oscar Pullen, had pleaded guilty to firing the shot that killed her husband, and had implicated her in the crime, stoutly denied in court yesterday that she had anything to do with the kill- ing. Her trial is to be rushed. AL ready 10 men are in the jury box, sc- lected from a panel of 120.
 The hopelessness and apparent de- sire of young Pullen to pay penalty for the crime are pathetic. He re- fused aid of counsel, declaring that his only desire was to plead guilty to the court. He was nevertheless tried and convicted by jury, who returned a verdict within ten minutes after hearing the evidence of five persons. Pullen now awaits sentence for first degree murder, Judge Steel announc- ing that he would not name his sem tence until after the trial of Mrs. Deloney.
 In my 20 years of experience as a lawyer" said T. c. lobe, an attorney. II never saw a man who was willing to come into a courtroom and plead guilty to deliberate, willful murder as Pullen has done. His only reason, he says, is that he wroneed Deloney be- fore his death and wronged him by killing him, and now wants to pay the penalty for his crime.
 The court house was jammed with spectators when Judge Steele opened court for the beginning of Mrs. De- loneys trial.
 ''I am not guilty" she declared, I had nothing to do with the killing of my husband.
 A large number of witnesses have been subpoenaed in the case. Much of the testimony offered by the state will be to prove relations between Pull len and Mrs. Deloney. it is said. Pullen will be put on the stand by the state to repeat his story that while Mrs. Deloney held open the window of her husbands bedroom, he fired the fatal shot into the old farmer $
 back.
 Mrs. Deloney is guarded by three deputies at the home of an Ashdown citizen.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
MAY REVISE TARIFF
NEW BOARD PLANNING TO MAXI SOME CHANGES IN THE
 PAYNE LAW.
WILL CONFER WITH PRESIDENT
An Extensive Inquiry Into Cost of Production Planned But Results Will Not Be Submitted 10 Congress for Action Before 1912.

Washington, July 19.-That con. gress will be asked to make partial revision of the Payne-Aldrich law at the session beginning in December. 1912. is the belief of those who are in touch with the work of the tariff board.
 Plans have practically been com pleted by the board to expend the ap. propriation of $250,000 made available for its purposes in the Tawney pro vision of the sundry sivil bill The members contemplate an extensive in. quiry into cost productions in this country and abroad The wheels will be put in motion as soon as Henry C. Emery, chairman of the tariff board, and his associates. James B. Reynolds and Elyah k Sanders, have an ap- portunity to confer with President Taft.
 The members of the tariff board will see the President immediately upon his return from t-e Today cruise which he Is about to take up the New England coast Immediately thereafter the tariff board will get busy.
 Officials here do not believe the tar. ifI board will be in position to make report at the session in December of this year. It Is said that President Taft has spoken approvingly of sug. gestion that has been made by Re publican members that congress should adopt joint rule under which tae two houses could proceed to the amendment of specified schedules of the tariff without undertaking a gen. eral revision An agitation for the adoption of this rule will be begun at the next session. That 1t will be adopted in the new congress is gen. orally believed.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
 HE FOUGHT WITH JOHN 5R0WK
Col. R. H. Shearer of PaPola, kanr Claims to Have Been at Battle
 of Osawatomie.

Paola, Kan. July 20.-Another sur vivor of the Battle of Osawatomie, the anniversary of which will be cele' brated by the dedication of John Brown Park, August 31, by Theodore Roosevelt, has been found. The sur yivor is Col. Robert H. Shearer Of Paola. and he too, claims his share oi tie honors with Luke Parsons oi Salina, Kan. He was with John Brown and MT Parsons in the battle tnd knew each man who took part in the battle. Mir. Shearer is personal friend of Luke Parsons and receives letters from him from time to time. Mr. and Mrs. Shearer have lived in Miami County 56 years and are widely known all over the state, as he used to be minister.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
N0T 30 MUCH FRUIT IMPORTED
7m United States Supplies Most of Her Own Need Now In That Llns.

Washington July 1s-Thc United |shiss Is beshniht mptilylto supply 10 Its own use fruits and nuts which IA lev years ago were practically all imported from other countries. This |'Pples particularly to oranges, prunes |nd raisins, while bananas. figs, wal nls cocoanuts and almonds are still |mpafted extensively.
 isenty years arc the imports Of rule and nuts were more than five ms as great as the exports. the eMs being valued at s2l ,000 900 .'ie tue latter were valued at only TsseOeo. During t.e last fiscal year " Imports Of fruits had increase to
 f0'e0e,Vo0 while the exports had gone |'p lA value to si9.OOO,000.
 n lSse, s2.ooO,00O worth of oranges
 ' 'us imported In 1910 less than
 nNoVV '. worth; while more than g.
 "'eve worth were exported last year compared with s2sO,Oo0 in 1900. AS
 Pfanes, while si,750 .000 worth were
 ~M'ea in 1890, less than $50. 0.00C ', .s,M '. came in last year. The exports
 M als fruit Increased from st.660. .00C 4 '''~ to s4,000,000 last year.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
MENA SCHOOL CENSUS
More Girls Than Boys By 63- District
 Gets S3214.4S State Money.

The school census If the Mena school district has just been completed and J. H. Hamilton of the school board says there are 1918 children who should attend school next year. There are 63 more girls than boys. the girls num- berine 638 to the boys SIS. This is an unusual state of affairs for this district as in the proceeding years the boy and girls have counted out very close to- gether. As the district will probably get about $265 for each pupil from the state fund. Mena's share will be S3214.4 45.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
WILL THEY IGNORE MIR. BRYAN
Democratic Leaders in Nebraska sa'd 10 be Planning Rebuke at
 State Convention.

Omaha, July 19.-Now that the Democrats of Nebraska nave soe ceeded in getting William J. Bryan down tho leaders of the party nave determined to absolutely crush nm and to that end are preparing 10 ao' minister such rebuke to him at the state convention next week tnat .no entire country will know that ms ms home folks have at last thoroushiy renudiated him. According to plans Mir pryan will be absolutely isnoreu at this convention.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
ELEMENTS DISCLOSE
 OLD SPANISH MINE
Storm Uproots Tree Near Benton Dis closing Lead to Old Gold Workiugs-To Organize
 Company.

Benton, Ark. July 16.-Gold has been discovered in the northwestern part of Saline county. A forest pine was blown down in a storm, leaving a large hole. Efforts were made to find the bottom without success. L.
 c. McAdams then decided it to be one of the old Spanish mines so much talked and written about. Machinery for pumping out the water was in- stalled and gold thought to be discov- cred. Plans are on foot to organize a stock company to develop the mine.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
No Climate Equals It.
xxx

Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Kiene, son and daughter. of Pandora, O., who have been visiting for a week with Mir. and Mrs. Carl Kiene. left Wednesday afternoon on their return. Before going Mir. kiene said he had never seen place with climate that equaIed what he found in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
READY ID REPORT
MAJORITY OF 4ALLlNGER-PlN- cHoT COMMITTEE HAVE
 AGREED ON DECISION.
TO BE TWO MINORITY REPORTS
Representative Madison and the Demo. cratic Members Are Preparing lndc. pendent Reports-Clesn Bill for tho Secretary of Interior.

Washington, July 19-Richard A Ballinger 4s wise, honest, conservs tive official. entirely qualified to dis charge the duties of the secretary of with the interests of the people of th< United States.
 This sums up the findings of the majority of the joint congressional committee whicn for five months has been making an exhaustive investiga. tion of the conduct of affairs of the entire department of the interior and also of the bureau of forestry of the department of agriculture. The an nouncement Is not official, but is made on good authority.
 The Majority Members.
 The in estigators who concur In these findings. which constitute a condemnation of the course of Clifford Pinchot, ex-chief forester; James R. Garfield, ex-secretary of the interior, ana Louis R. Glavis, ex-chief of a field division Of the general land office, will be found to be the following:
 Senator Knute Nelson, Minnesota, chairman; Senator Frank j. Flint, California; Senator George Suther- land. Utah; Senator Elihu Root, New York; Representative Samuel w. Nc. Call. Massachusetts, vice chairman; Representative Edwin Denby, Michi- gan: Representative Marlin K. Olm- sted, Pennsylvania.
 Minority Reports.
 Minority reports disagreeing with the foregoing findings will be made by Representative Edward H. Madison, Kansas; Senator w. E. Purcell. North Dakota; Senator D. |. Fletcher, Flor Ida; Representative Ollie Nj. James, Kentucky; Representative J. N. Ora ham. Illinois.
 Madison is Republican. The last four named men are Democrats.
 The basis of the reports for the ma jority was prepared by Senator Nelson and for the minority by Rrepresenta. tive James. Mir. Madison Is writing his own opinions. It Is understood that the results of the labors of Mir Nelson h.ve been submitted to the members of the committee for criti cism and for additions By the time the committee reassembles Septem Der 10 1t will have In practically final shape the reports which 1t will make Is intended to give the reports to the press without delay in order that the charges shall not be uttered that the Republican party deliberately sup. pressed the finding because of the fear of the effect upon the impending con gressional campaign.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
l'QUoR INJUNCTION DENIED
'''sfal Judge Pollock Refused to interfere With New Express
 Company Rules.

, "sasas siaI City. July le.-Iudge John e,@s. s"0eA' sitting in United States tI.a ', court here, denied the petition blIls. " the Glasner & Barzen Dis. ,ss,s.. as and Distributing company ys.,' .s' .ne Missouri. Kansas & Texas, nsas. s fe and other railroads for a s,,ssy ,sa'ofy injunction against their s',sa. 's,s'as their new rule that liquors hsp rpea 10 points in Kansas and OK. s,, ess'''a must be called for within five ssnoas ~ ar,lval or be returned to the teId aV,, ,ss a' ms expense. Judge Pollock sou. "s' s as the jurisdiction of his saos,a ssa very questionable the case a con@,e oe referred to the Interstate ,t,ssss' commission or could be
 s''eu out at later date
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
ID AC1
.,orrcT THE SHIPPING OF lLl NATIONS IN NicAR-
 AeuAN WATERS.
BREAK ALLEGED BLOCKADE
Nations to be Notified of Fvr0p's. s''.,n of United States Against p'V's SMuch Sickness at Blue
 ns. ,s. eut No Yellow Fever.

u..biugton. July is.-The state de Nssa'ps ~, wiIl probably notify all na- ''ns1 Y ouce of protection by this gov fons q of their mercantile and ship ''us~s 'a4,arssts against Madriz in Nica- ns T This action will be taken at s.,anee Rs'e of the Blueilelds steam 2 'so Somnany. of New Orleans, which .,.,ns 'p % if cannot conduct it's com 'up'' n Norwegian vessels because s',. xorwegian government has recog Al Nadrizs proclamation deciaring ..'aslds closed. Norway is expected
 .,,haraw Ter recognition Of the kpclamation
 l rne Tinted States has never recog- .,sd inc blockade and has warned {. Madriz party in Nicaragua oi m.ge ,o American property by the % saus which is being used to enforce alleged blockade at Bluefields. An msrean cruiser is there to enforce be warning.
 i ia the opinion of state depart ,,vt officials that the effect of clos Rmehelds against Norwegian sIOs viii be the withdrawal of Nor .ss recognition of t-e blockade and | ,euuest to this government from o,way to look after the property in s.ss.s of her citizens In Blueiields a Ncagagua,
 Following such request this gov kuulent will give notice to Madriz sa no foreign shipping is to be in. |uyd at Bluefelds and that the klscssde. unrecognized by this gov lament will become intellectual and bH
 cousnl MofFatt at Bluefields tele- nDhed that he knows of no yellow |spr at the Bluff but there is con khrable sickness among the Madriz &rops al that point. Sanitary condi- Ihns are SO imperfect that consul has [nnssted Gen Estrada to take every rusuticn as to communications be- tsNn the Bluff and Bluefields, The fAie department is in possession If no De information concerning the con kion of William Pittman and Dr. flgheim held by Madriz Consuls sures and Moffatt have these men nder observation and any move the |atriz faction may make concerning Asm will be reported promptly.
 Ramors have again reached the las department of activities to re- aue Manuel Bonilla to the presi- 3sney of Honduras
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
Fine Stem of Pears.

NJ. Martiny of Tenth and Magnolia Avenue, brought to The Star office Wednesday a 6-inch stem from pear tree that grows in his yard. that car ried eleven perfectly developed pears. They are far from ripe, but weigh three and onc-haif pounds. They will be preserved as part of the Mena fruit exhibit at the headquarters of the Mena Development Club.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
WEATHER RECORDS FOR MENA
Government Instruments Received and
 Installed by R. R. St. John.

Government meteorological in struments have been received and placed in position at his home on Grandview Heights by R. R. St. John, who will hereafter keep the weather records. reporting to the station at Little Rock.
 The Star will each day publish. in addition to the government forecast for Arkansas, minimum and maxi mum temperatures and the rainfall
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
PEACH FLOOD AT ST. LOUIS
Largest Receipts on Record Gut
 Market and Lower Prices.

St. Louis, July 19.-The largest shipments of peaches ever received here within twenty-four hours glutted the market yesterday. Besides 130 cars for through trade. 100 cars were received for local consumption, caus- ing prices to drop to bed rock The receipts consist almost entirely of Elbertas from Texas, Georgia and Arkansas. The finest of the fruit is not bringing more than SIPS bushel and over-ripe or specked, 50 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
No Race Suicide" Here.

pr. Charles Sanford was in from Board Camp Thursday and reports the birth of twin girls to Mir. and Mrs. Louis Shirley of that place. Dr, San ford entered these births in his record book as 796 and 797. the number of births at which he has officiated in Arkansas
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
r0 LITTLE ROCK WITH TAX MONEY
Sheriff Cunningham Takes Check for
 S24,589 to State Treasurer.

Sheriff and Ex-officio Collector J. w. Cunningham left Tuesday morning for Little Rock to make his final settle ment with the state on his 1910 tax collections. He had with him check for SPA, ,589, which is the states taxes after the collectors commission is taken out.
 The following shows the amounts in
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
'''' OKLAHOMA MAN DRowNs
Nhu. marquardt Lost His Life '' nathIng in the cimarron
 River Near Guthrie.

,ss,s. .s' ok.. July is.-william Mar d nj, wealthy German land owner issr l..s e',y drowned while bathing No lse,. ]" the Ciinarron river. With ssafdt d,aefa : who live in Ohio Mar. ;a ests,a 1ew months ago inherited TO v sermany valued ut s25o,-
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
ls 100 Years Old and Gets Pension.

Is 100 Years UId and 1ets Fens'o'''
 Washington. July 2o.-Enoch N Hearst of Florida, who has just cele- nrated his tooth birthday, veteran oi inc Seminole and other wars has been granted an increased pension by the pension authorities under a special law
The Mena weekly star., 1910-07-21
..S24.5S9.OO
Total ..

Beside the $2, ,335. .33. the 70 per cent of the Mena special road tax, which was turned over to City Treas urer John Joplin on July IS, there was $i ,000.87 of the tax which was left in the hands of County Judge Prickett, who has ordered the money used to cancel old warrants now out standing on the Mena district.
 The various amounts turned into
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
FOUR FAVORITES
COME HOME FIRST
Improved Showing Due to Bet.
ter Track Conditions at
Moncrief.

Jacksonville, Fla, December 90
Form players retrieved some of their
losses of the past several days when
four favorites and we'll played sec
ond choice came home in front their
improved showing being due to better
track conditions. The best race of the
DAY, handicap. at mile, went to
Ragman, who spreadeagled his field
leading by wide margin from start
to finish. Carlton G. got the place, six
lengths back. while Sandrian took the
small end of the purse. Summarizes:
olds, five and one-half furlongs-Real
Gem q to %, first: Aviator Is 10 50,
second: I'm There (5 to -, third Time,
1:0S4-5.
Second race-purse, $500, two-year-
olds, selling, five and one-half fur
longs-Minta C to u, first; STARTER
O. to -, second; Fort Carroll 6 to - I,
third. Time, 1908 So
Third race--two-year -olds, six fur
longs--Edda 60 to 81, first: Red Wine
a to u, second; Moncrief G. to 10),
third. Time. 1:13 1-5
Fourth race-purse, 5000. selling,
handicap. three-year-olds and up,
mlle-Ragman e. TO %, first; Carlton
g.. q to ID. second; Sandrian q to -,
third. Time, 1895.
Fifth race-selling, all ages six fur
longs-Eye White (S to -, first; Marie
to i. third. Time i:1s 315. -iss y
Sixth race-selling, three-year-o Is
and up, mile and siNteenth-Ten
PAGES (15 to -, first; Heart Pangs a
to u. second: Don Diaz Is to 81, third.
Time, 1:492-5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
FOLLOW HOUNDS
OVER HARBOUR
Castle Hill Pack Give Good
Sport-Enjoyable Hunt Break
fast at Happy Creek"
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.1

Especial to The Times ID ispatch.1
Gordonsville. Va, December 29.--An
enjoyable hunt and breakfast was
given at Happy Creek" Farm by Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Potts Oil Wednesday.
when the Christmas meet of Castle
Hill hounds took place. a large
field met the master at the ken
nels at 2:45 O'CLOCK. From there the
riders roaded to Logan the estate Of
James III. Wood. The hounds, quickly
tinding there, ran across the farm, lead
Ing the field over several bitches and
as many stiff fences, on to James
Downer's place to the first check. They
We're again thrown in on Mr. Downer's
farm, where some high fences were
encountered They then crossed Mr..
Walkers farm, on to Windsor, to the
second check
Inc hounds were cast for the last
run at Maple Spring" running from
there to Lower Springfelds" The
course then turned and led through
Sprin gfelds" back to Maple Spring.
finishing at Happy Creek" The pace
was very fast, considering the heavy
going and the working of the hounds
was unusually good.
The pink coats OF the riders made
bits of vivid color against the snow
covered fields and the green pine
woods, and the picture resembled an
old sporting print.
Those who rode were Mrs Allen
Potts, M. F. H., on Willow King; Joe
Laird, first whip, on Rocklands: Sandy,
second whip, on Essex; Allen Potts of
richmond, on Prince Royal: Mr.. Eel
lows and Dr. O'Brien. of Keswick; w
beacE Lawrence, on Bonnie Belle; w
w. Osborne, on Border Land: Herndor
Cowherd. on Castaway; Mr. Ewing, OF
Philadelphia, on Pretty Maid: Mr.
Brook. OF Philadelphia, on Blackbird
MI. Morris. on Lady Anne; G. r! Cow
nerd, on Black Boy; j. C. Graves on
PM; Miss Martha Graves. on Blacl,
BEAUTY; Steven Harris. on Jack, and
Mr. Hafnm, owner of splendid private
pack near Barboursville.
Ihose who watched the hunt from
carriages We're Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Crawford and Mrs. Fellows. of Kes-
wick; Mrs. w. w. Osborne. j. F. w
Rufin. Mrs. Fleming Brisco, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. g. Baker, Mrs. George Nun.
day, the Misses Munday, George Nun
DAY. Jr, of Barboursville; Mrs. G. L.
Cowherd. Charles Camper, of Orange
Miss Susie Holiday, of Spotsylvania,
Miss -Addie Cowherd, Captain p. p Rar.
bour. Ben McElroy.
Other guests at the breakfast were
Mr.. and Mrs N. A. Linney, Miss Jen-
ME Barbour, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam W. Nc
Elroy, Miss McElroy, Miss McClelland
OF Pittsburg; Mrs. NJ. D. Cowherd. NJ
ID. Cowherd, Jr., Mrs. Bessie Lee Nor
ris. Mrs, j. F. w. Ruf1n. Mrs. virginia
osborne and DR.. Henry Yeager. OF
Somerset: Captain Barbour Mr. and
Mrs Morris, Mrs. Samson. the Misses
Samson
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
Full Payment Promised.

lSpecial to The Times-Dispatch.J
Gordonsville, Va, December 29.--The
Gordonsville branch of the Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
suspended business this morning. No
reason is assigned for the failure.
which was as much surprise to the
manager, w. s. Rogers. and his as
sistant as to the public. In fact, the
bank had opened for business as usual.
when telegram was received by the
manager from the home Office in Alex
andrta authorizing him to close the
doors.
This failure comes as heavy blow
to nearly all the business men and
others, many of whom were Just re-
covering from the failure of Lockwood
e Co. six years ago.
The deposits in this branch aggre-
gate about 100000. The notice came
SO suddenly and hit several merchants
SO hard that several cars of coal and
a car of furniture, now on the railroad
tracks here cannot be paid for by the
parties to whom they were consigned.
Many farmers also, who are repre-
scented among the depositors, are ind
Ing 1t serious question as to where
to find money with which to pay off
their laborers.
A telegram to the manager here
from one of the receivers stated tina
every depositor will be paid in full.