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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-10
OUTLOOK FOR HEINZE
VERY MUCH BETTER

New York. May 9.-F. Augustus
Heinze, former president of the Mer-
camille National bank, who is on trial
charged with misapplication of the
banks funds and overcertitication of
the checks of Otto Heinze & Co, his
brothers firm, scored again today when
two of the three indictments against
him were dismissed and witndra VIII re-
spectively. Judge Hough dismissed one
on motion by the defense while the
other. in which only one count re-
mained, was nolle pressed at the re-
quest of District Attorney Wise Both
were returned in 1910.
This leaves only one indictment pend
ing which was returned in 1908 1t
contains 80 counts, Is of which al
lege misapplication of $4,000. The
other Is charge over-certification, each
count referring to separate checks that
went to make up a 100000 total loss
to the Heinze, firm.
The prosecution rested its case late
this afternoon and the defense will
begin presenting evidence against tn e
1908 indictment tomorrow
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newspapers appeared quoting Mr.. Roose-
welt publicly as warm supporter of
Knudescns policy. Mr.. Roosevelt sum-
moned Knudesen and insisted with en-
phasis that he issue a denial and he HIM
self wrote letter to the same effect
The opposition papers are now attacking
the former premier.
The Aften Posten says.
From the denial which Mr.. Gunnar
Knudesen was compelled by Mr.. Roose-
yelt to make 1t appears that at the con-
versation in question Mr. Roosevelt was
thinking of his own American policies,
wfDe Mr. Knudesen was speaking of his
Norwegian policies. We cannot dwell
upon the want of discretion shown by
Mr. Knudesen in trying to involve a guest
of the nation in our own internal DO.
litical disputes and In trying to turn him
into political account. This wanton want
of discretion rightly aroused a great deal
of Indignation 1t is an absolutely un-
precedented phenomenon that a man
holding a position like Theodore Roose-
velt should, during the visit he paid us.
be compelled to issue a denial of what
the late premier stated regarding his con-
versation with him."
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will tend more fully to insure faithful
and impartial administration and to pro-
tect the public interests against the
artihces of those who seek to use the
power of government for private advant-
age That demand will remain and with
it all those who seek public office or po-
litical power will have to reckon"
Governor Hughes expressed his heart
felt appreciation of the FRIEND pes-
sages of congratulations which xS.< ONE
to him because of his appoip g o. TO the
United States supreme c/' 49, added:
Nothing has affected 90 ore deeply
than these many exrcF VS. of regret
which I have receivsss ,c0.t I should be
separated from tto dc life and po-
litical activity % r. state. If speak
of this 1t is OBJ .use 1t is due to this
friendship WI Dis been manifested so
cordially. I co d not have continued in
my present office even had the people
desired it. And such opportunity of serv-
ice as might have been incidental to ac-
tive professional work cannot for a
moment be regarded comparable with
the duties to which I have been called.
OF the vast Importance of these duties
am deeply sensible. and my sole am
bition is to devote the rest of my life to
their discharge according to my ability
and with the utmost fidelity to the cause
of impartial justice which Is, after all,
our highest concern"
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MORE THAN A THOUSAND
DEAD ARE TAKEN FROM
THE RUINS AT CARTAGO

though a thousand dead have been re-
moved it is known that there are still
many beneath the broken walls and
timbers.
Owing to the general feeling OF
panic the various organizations en-
gagged in the work of relief md Ii
difficult to reach all.4
Many of the survivors are still
hungry and helpless. 1t is reported
that American marines would be sent
to Cartago to give assistance and
there is great need of their presence.
The village of Cot is reported total
ly destroyed and the town Of Entro
Rios partially destroyed
The arbitration court has been trans
ferred to San Jose and the magistrates
have been given vacation. Mexico
has contributed a large sum of money
to aid the victims and contributions
are coming in from other sources.
The nature of the earthquake shocks
which destroyed Cartago is now belnG
discussed and the general tendency OF
those who suffered from It goes to
show thata it resembled an explosion
more than the ordinary seismic move
ments which had been felt throughout
the republic during the past two weeks.
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BOARD OF BISHOPS
ASSIGNED TO WORK

Chicaso, May 9.-The board of bishops
or the Methodist Episcopal church here
today assigned its members to III confer
ences In all parts Of the world. Eighty
seven of the conferences will be held in
the United States.
The following foreign assignments were
made: Conferences in Africa, Bishops
Hartsell, Wilson and Scott.
In China, Bishops Lewis and Bashford.
In Bombay, central provinces and soutl
India, Bishops Mcdowell and Robinson.
In North India, Northwest India and
Bengal. Bishops Mcdowell and Warne.
In Burmah, Malaysia and Philippine
Islands, Bishops Mcdowell and Oldham.
In Corea, Bishop Harris.
In Europe, Bishop Burt
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Investigation To Be Made
OF FranRing Privilege

ed so as to include an inquiry in the cir
culation of circular letter from the Pro-
tective league. which he stated also was
being circulated under congressional
franks. The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Bacon wanted a general investigation
of the reported misuse of the franking
privilege and Mr.. Money moved an ex-
tension of the investigation so as to in
clude executive department franks. The
Money provision was accepted.
Mr.. Bacon said his remarks as quoted
in the tariff book were badly ghrbled.
The resolution was referred to the post
office committee on the promise of its
chairman, Senator Penrose, that a prompt
report would be made.
During the discussion several senators
expressed the opinion that the franking
privilege Is not being abused.
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Washington, May 9-The Senate is in a
fair way to enter upon an investigation
into alleged abuses of the franking priv
ilege. Declaring that a book of 4S0 pages
in defen/ of the Payne-Aldrich tariff
law which is being circulated under the
House contains much matter that has not
appeared in the Congressional Record.
Senator Stone today introduced a resolu-
tion directing the Senate committee on
postoffces and postroads to determine
whether the publication is erN.led to free
circulation through the mails. He said
he had been informed that the book had
been prepared by the American Protective
Tariff league.
Mr.. LaFollette said 1t should be amend
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water.-Pierce ou.ter s,,,

Enid, Okla. May 9.-In the suit for a
dissolution of the Waters-Pierce Oil
company under the antitrust law of
Oklahoma Judge CARRIER today issued
an order requiring the oil company to
be ready for trial May rs, and to pro-
duce in court its witnesses, including
H. Clay Pierce of st. Louis The
state expects to show by Pierce,s depo-
sition in the case against his company
In Missouri that 1t is a subsidiary of
the Standard Oil company, and that its
operations in Oklahoma are in re-
straint of trade.
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JenrIes Holds to Rurna

Chicago, May 9.-Emil Klank. man
ager of Frank Gotch, has received a
letter from James j. Jeffries. the big
fighter refusing to let off Farmer
Burns, who was to have conditioned
Gotch for his $4,000 bout with
Zbyszko. the Polish giant, for May 20.
Writing from Ben Lomond Jeffries says
Burns was needed there in fitting him
self for the ring in his fight of July 4.
Jeffries said he could not spare Burns.
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LOUISIANA PLANS FOR
PANAMA CANAL FAIR

Baton Rouge, La. May 9.-One of the
first resolutions introduced in the Louisi-
ana senate after it convened this after
noon called for the appointment of former
President Roosevelt as director general of
the Panama exposition. The assembly
will consider bill providing 100000 for
such an exposition to be held at New
Orleans In 1915.
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New Orleans Man Mu.t Hu.t,e

New YORK, May 9..-San Francisco will
raise $1O,Oo0,Q00 to secure the Panama
canal fair, Gov. James N. Gillett of the
Golden state declared today in expati-
ating on the advantages of the state for
the Panama Pacific international exposi-
ton of 1915 to celebrate the opening of
the great waterway. The 5000, 900 San
Franciscoans subscribed recently was but
half of what the city would do if 1t was
given the chance, he declared.
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Washington, May 9.-Secre!ary Knox
has received a cablegram from Earl
Grey al London as follows:
'I am very grateful to you for your
message of sympathy in the irreparable
loss which my country has sustained"
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Washington May 9.-Adopting resolu-
ton of coincidence presented by Senator
Cullom of the committee on foreign rela.
tions, the Senate adjourned this afternoon
out of respect to the memory OF King
Edward. The action was taken without
comment. and there was no remark ex-
cept that of MIR. Cullom In presenting the
resolution and asking for immediate con-
sideration.
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WIDOWS AND ORPHANS
NOW CLAIM ATTENTION
willows Discusses Tasks Which Now
Confront Red CrOss-Some Disa-
greeab1e Incidents Recorded
During Rescue Work
BY RALPH r.. SILVER

= Palos, May 9-(Special.) with
= the recovery of "A bodies 1t is now
= believed there are not more than
= five or six others in the mine.
= Rescue work will be resumed to-
= morrow morning.
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PERSONAL FRIENDS
VIEW KINGS BODY

London, May 9,-Many of King Ed
wards personal friends, including Earl
Roberts, A. J. Balfour, Lord Curzon OF
Kedleston, and Lord Kitchener were per-
mitted to view the body today, and late
tonight, after a brief solemn service,
which was attended by the widow and all
the members of the royal family, includ-
ing King George and Queen Mary, the
body was transferred to the casket shell,
which was kept open until after the ar
rival OF Queen Maud of Norway.
The young Queen took a touching fare
well of her royal father.
A service then followed, which was held
mainly for the King and Queen of Nor
leaden envelope and sealed 1t will re-
main in temporary coffin made of elm
while the special oaken casket is being
completed
Whether at the very outset of his reign
and while still suffering from the shock
of bereavement King George should b6
compelled to shoulder the heavy RESPONSE
bility of deciding between the opposing
political parties OF, the vexed question of
the veto of the house of lords is a mat
ter which Premier Asquith must now
settle. All the ministers are again as
sembled in London, and there is strong
feeling among the moderate men in favor
of shelving the whole question until next
year.
1t is stated that the Duke of Connaught,
in accordance with desire of King Ed
ward, will succeed Earl Grey as governor
general of Canada. I. Is also said that
Queen Mary's brother. the Duke of Teck,
and the Princess Frances and Alexan-
dra of Teck shortly will be given the title
of royal highness.
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Japanese Editors sympathi.e

Toxic May 9.-The International Press
association of japan today adopted a res
olution expressing its profound sense OF
loss to the whole world and especially
to Japan through the demise of his illus
trious majesty, King Edward, the peace
maker of nations. The city is In deep
mourning for King Edward The electric
cars are flying the union jack and the
rising sun crossed and bound with crepe.
Similar displays are made from buildings
on the principal streets. American AM
bassador OBrien was the first to call at
the British embassy to express his con-
dolences
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The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
POTTER PERSONALS

T. A. Allen of Meua, was here Monday.
 MT, and Mrs. Beavers spent several days in Mena last week.
 Miss Ocie Jones ot Mena, spent a few days with friends here last week.
 A singing was enjoyed at the home of w. D. Allen Sunday night.
 Bob Allen and sister, Florence, spent last Saturday and Sunda ' at Ransom.
 Annie Allen spent several days last week with her uncle, T. A. Allen at Mena.
 Mrs. Mollie Garrett of Kiowa, Ok, is visiting this week with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. N. A. Gam.
 J. l. Hunsaker left Friday for niS Old nome al OklaDd City, Ind, where he will spend several weeks.
 The Reverends Ward and Will Hams delivered two very interest ing sermons here Tuesday and "Wednesday night aud left Thurs day for Rocky, where they will spend few days.
 Those trading in Mena last week were: J. 1. and T. NJ. Hun saker, J. w. and H. NJ. Walker, w. W. Owens, K. s. Gam, N. o. Nash. Dr. Campbell, w. D. Allen and N. A. Gam.
 School Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
INK SPLASHES.

Some oi the farmers already have their corn planted. lions Fork and tue Ouachita were owe flowing their banks Mon- day.
 Elder G. w. Wolf left Friday for Altns, where he has gone to preach.
 A K. Fretz left Saturday to at. tend to some business in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Miss Brook Harris is home again to her many frieuds, who are glad 10 have her with them.
 Bro. D. A. Squires came down Saturday but on account of the rainy weather there was no meet ing.
 IL is reported that B. P. Luns. ford received $lS0 for a mule and James Wood $l60 for another last week.
 There has been a heavy rain falling since Saturday which was damaging to freshly plowed ground.
 Everybody come to Sunday school next Sunday and help ar range the classes and elect the teachers.
 Messrs. Clayton and Brison Young, who are working near Corinth, spent Sunday here with their parents.
 Messrs. Harve Embry, Jack Ballentiue and Eulin Templeton attended Sunday school at Helly Springs Sunday evening.
 Brother Squyers returned home Sunday afternoon on account of tue inclemency ot the weather. There was no service Sunday at Concord.
 The All Wise Father has seen fit to call two of MT. and Mrs. Will Brewers children to his fold Tn the past two weeks. They were ill only a short time. The cause of their death was throat trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer reside near Yockney.
 Several went to Mena from this place last week. Among them were: Mr. and Mrs. Farrls, Mir. and Mrs. Talkingtou, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lunsford and son, B. F., Ray Crowson and mother, Bee Hendrix, Mrs. J. K. Hendrix and daughter, Rena, Mir. and Mrs. John Wood and children, MT. ard Mrs. Wilder Harper and MT. Jim Wood.
 Brown Eyes.
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SHADOWS FROM SHADY.

Jesse Arnold went to Mena last week.
 A dance was given at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence Friday night.
 Miss Fife Barlow visited her sister, Mrs. Luke Slangstrom oi near Dallas, last Thursday.
 Ben Hunters little boy is slowly improving from a broken leg re. ceived by car door falling on him few days ago.
 IE Mena Friday from Shady were: Ben Hunter, George Haz- lett, Tandy Hatfield, E. T. Avants, Mir. Whisenant and sou Isaac, Calvin Lawrence and wife. Dan Lawrence, son of MT. and Mrs. John Lawrence, last We'd nesday while out squirrel hunt ing got his hand shot. He set his gun down to climb tree and when he got down and reached for his gun, he caught hold of the muzzle and pulled it throug h some bushes and it is supposed the trigger caught, the charge striking his hand and burning his arm. His father heard the gun and went to him.
 Sunshine.
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NEW HOPE ITEMS.

John Harmon and Sharp Phil pot are reported very ill.
 Brother Taylor will preach a, Cherry Hill next Sunday.
 The singing at New Hope Sun day evening was grand success,
 Brother Ward preached very interesting sermon Sunday at the Holiness church.
 Bee Mitchell of Ink was pleas. ant caller at the home of Perry Holman Sunday.
 There will be literary at New Hope Saturday night. All are invited to attend.
 Misses Calle Dickerson and Beulah Holman aud Henry Dick erson and Thomas Holman at tended church at Yockany Satur. day night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Will Brewer had the misfortune to lose their old est girl, who died Wednesday and was laid to rest h the Nor. ris cemetery Thursday.
 Those trading in Mena last week were Bratcher Groves, Will Hale, Frye Turpin, Wi.burr Philpot and Misses Ruby Elzey, Mary Elzey and Laura Turpin.
 Nobody's Sweetheart.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07

days last week, was able. to resume her duties Monday morning.
 The smallpox case near town d dlo not afFect business affairs m the least but it did demonstrate the necessity of incorporating the town. incorporation means organization and if means protection against more evils than contagious diseases that are ignored by county health officers.
 The EIberta peach crop in this locality will be spotted" sc to speak some orchards showing a full bloom and others showing none. All agree. however, that if conditions continue to be favorable, the apple cror, will be a record-breaker. The orchards are all white with bloom and it's up to Jack Frost"
 Agents of the Praire Oil and Gas Go otherwise known as the Standard Oil Co.,. have been in town severa days past making preliminary ar engagements for laying another pipe | line from the Tulsa district to Bator | Rouge. La, and parallel to the frs pipe line recently completed, and according to the statements of these gentlemen, Cove will be the division distributing point for this grea enterprise. In other words th' bulk of the pipe line materials vii be distributed from this point, in stead of going forward from Hat field, Wickes and Grannis, and alst that all the supplies for constructing 26 miles of pipe line will be pur chased here. In rough figures thi' means an outlay of Standard Ol money right here in the good towI of Cove, of $100, 900 during the pres ent year.
 Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07

being within one year of complet- ing the High School course.
 Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Earle left Monday. They will spend the vacation visiting Mrs. Earle's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Harris, al. so with friends in Texas and Ok lahoma.
 A number of people ITO tn Wickes attended tho closing exer- cises Of the Graunis school. Among them were: Prof. E. ", Hamby and daug hters, Misses Pearl and Grace, Gilbert Jenkins and Edgar Wolfe.
 M. F.. D. M.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Pete Bain of Mena, is visiting relatives at this place.
 NJ. J. Sargent andl daughter, Estella, went to Mena Saturday.
 Dr. G. E. Watkins of Muse, Ok, is visiting relatives at this place.
 Frank and Fred Strickland made business trip to Mena Sat. urday.
 Miss Florence Hall visited homefolks at Potter Saturday and Sunday.
 II. G. Gortamiller has returned from Montgomery, after a few days visit.
 Mrs. E. c. Embry has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sale of Nunley.
 J. K. Philpot of Egger. has been visiting relatives tor the past week at this place.
 Rev. William Cooksey of Mena, will preach at tue Baptist church Sunday evening at 3 o'clock.
 Miss Maud Conn, who is at- tending school at this place vis- ited homefolks Saturday aud Sum day. Golden Hair
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
WICKES WAvELETS.

J. A. Lewey, made a business trip to Mena Monday.
 A nice time at singing given by Will Smith Sunday mig ht.
 Work on the fruit farms is be- ing delayed by the heavy rains. The M. w. A. will meet and organize pretty soon with sew eral mem bers.
 Mrs. Ridgeway has returned home from an extended visit with her son, George Ridgeway, of this place.
 Raiul Rain! and then some It just keeps raining but they say its fine for hired hands so 1 guess it's blessing.
 Several Wickesites attended tho school exhibition at Grannis last Friday night. They report a nice time and speak well of our ueighbor school.
 The measles have broken into our school some lately and that and farming is thinning our num- bers, but we are still having some nice work.
 Rev. Feuchra of Cove. deliv- cred an interesting sermon at the school house Friday. We are sorry there was not more out 10 hear him. There was a better attendance on Sunday despite the threatening weather.
 Wixie.
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COVE CATCHES.

pr. M. F. Gray has purchased the Lamson hotel property and will con. vert the same into residence and office.
 Mrs. ". J. Barton, who has been confined to her home with smallpox IS improving rapidly. No other cases reported.
 W. B. Barton left Tuesday for Garvin, Ok, where he will join a party of capitalists, who will tour Ca,liifornia and Old Mexico. They VIII travel Tn a special car and win be absent several weeks.
 Miss Mary Wright. who is in charge of the millinery department of Olives department store at Heavener, and who was sick at tho home of ". E. Barton for several
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
dRANNiS GRAINS.

Mrs. w. l.. Litson and G. Rus sell are quite sick.
 Grandma Collins and son, Will, left Saturday night for Stilwell, Ok, for a visit with Dr. Farrar and family.
 J. F.. Schooley is making ar engagements to put in an Ice cream parlor.
 Mir. and Mrs. David Litson were called to Drexel, Mo-. Friday on account of the serious illness of one of their sons.
 The primary has come and gone aud everyone seems pleased with the nominees.
 Glenn and Earl Hungate spent Saturday and Sunday at Beaver town with their aunt. Mrs. Jones.
 John Brewer and family are spending a few days with his parents on the tarm.
 Mrs. Henry Reese and little daughter of near Nashville, are visiting with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. ]. Aston.
 Presiding Elder T. H Ware of Texarkaua, will hold quarterly conference Saturday evening. He will preach Sunday at il a. m. at the Baptist church. uProf. J. B. Earle closed his school Friday and gave au enter tainmeut Friday night. The pro- gram was very enjoys ble and well rendered. The music given bv the Cornet Band was one of the pleasing features of the eveninp Miss Myrtle Aision was the onIv who received diploma. ohe grSdualed with high houofs.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
CAUSE OF ECZEMA EXPLAINED

After years of debate medical au- thorities are now agreed that Eczema and other skin diseases are not seated in the blood, but are caused by myri. ads of microscopic animals gnawing the flesh just below tho epldermis. The patient is perfectly healthy, it is only the skin that is diseased.
 Hence, scientists are now agreed that you must cure tho skin through the skin Tho medicine must bo in liquid form in order to penetrate properly. And we can say with con hdence that we ihave the true remedy for Eczema in our store.
 The instant you wash with this soothing liquid you will find tho itch relieved. We positively assure YOU of this. Will you try bottle tat only Zocl, on our recommendation2 Ask fer D. D. D, Prescription. Davis Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-07
MIDWAY ITEMS.

Ora Con attended the singing at this place Sunday.
 Farmers have been busy the past week planting corn.
 There was a nice singing al this place Sunday. A big crowd attended.
 John Egger and wife visited al the home of H. c. Medford Sat urday night.
 George Chaney and Allie Med ford were out on Mill Creek fish, ing Saturday.
 J. l.. Ownsby and son, Nathan, made business trip across the mountain Friday.
 There will be preaching here next Sunday by Brother Redding Every body is invited to come.
 Two Lovers.