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The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17

ST. LOUIS TO CHICAGO
Daring Aviator Makes 2S6 Miles in Less Than Five Hours in First
 Part Of Flight to New York.

Chicago, Aug. i5.@-Harry N. At- wood made the flight from St. Louis to Chicago yesterday in five hours and 45 minutes, and appears to have broken the American record for a single days flight. The best pre- vious record was made by Atwood himself when he flew iiS miles from Atlantic City to Baltimore, July i0, 1911. The best cross-country rec ord is held by Andres Beaumont, who, in paris-Rome contest, cov- cred fol miles in a single day, but in this instance he made three landings, while Atwood yesterday landed only Twice by start and finish.
 Atwood left a# Louis in Bur gess-Wright bipIane al 8:05 a. m. He landed at Ciiieago at 6:f9 D. m. His total time between Chicago and St. Louis, counting the delays oc- casioned by the two stops, was 10 hours and if minutes, his actual time in the air, computed by de- ducting the delays, was five hours and 43 minutess This Atwood as- serts, is three hours and i2 minutes less than the scheduled time for express trains for te same dis tance.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
OTIS l. W|NCO IS OUT FOR CONGRESS
ooiLiNEs SOME NEEDED LEGISLATION HE WOULD FAyOR-nas BEEN PROMINENT IN COUNCILS OF HIS PARTY
 GOOD RECORD IN STATE LEGISLATURE

To the Democrats of the Fourth Congressional District
 am candidate for congress subject the
 anna Demoaone who believes time honored principles m snocracy Il applied in the of legislation people of this district.
 am of Democrats who have an abiding faith in the p egence of the ability to consider and determine for themselves what is for their best interests
 capable. ''' enc 's'' SVr''e o' ""''" am
 While shall times support my party and labor for the ad vanceme. principles enuncated by it's platform and e plans mapped honest recognized and duly constituted leaders vol shall not be content to follow the blndy give all measures proposed earnest thought only such measures as believe the public welfare
 shall at the proper time make active county and possible meet each of my views upon those matters that affect welfare which
 But the may know my views in general way 1 will mention a things:
 FrsUnder the present system larger part of the money by which the expenses of the Federal by direct taxes in the way of a tarin tax imports
 You do not realize that this fact tax IS included nearly every article you buy The this district thus indirectly larger by poses.
 placing upon the uxures that are used by those who have the wealth to afford them and let the clothing hats and other by the exempt that all farm tools and machinery should be
 In addition to tariff those things the am favor of graduated income tax inheritance tax but the larger the income the inheritance the higher the second shall favor such legislation as will insure reasonable freight and rates the rates against this section of the country
 ThrdI shall favor such legislation will prevent by judges of the writ injunction
 Fourh shall favor liberal appropriations by eve lands the opening up of our streams and all other that will aid the trial development of this section.
 protect property rights yet believe that human rights that conflict with the rights of that be mad eonsid Relieving that the people have the ability and intelligence themselves member of the could the the Initiative the constitution and shall favor application of practical consistent with
 that p1b. occupying representative position should all times by his reflect the will people represents believe the right the people official he wuy fails refuses to their wishes.
 There mention which the But from what public by which judged hope you canc cctermine where my sympathes
 6 barrel money m flooding with printed da addition public the from with papers, With this done shall have depend friends Il each neighborhood to aid me-
 Trusting you person the primary 1 Sincerely yours,
 OTIS T. WINGO
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
POPE PLUS IMPROVES
Thought Illness May Result in Healing Breach Between Church and State in Italy.

Rome, Aug. 1.-The physicians to the Vatican are greatly encour- aged over the steady improvement of the pontiff and declared today that, unless complications arise un- expectedly his convalescence will soon terminate in complete recov- cry.
 The severe illness through which his holiness has just passed may have the effect of healing the breach between the church and the state in Italy. Newspapers both pro and anti-Catholic, have started a campaign in favor of the pope talk ing journey into the lofty attitudes of Albano, where it is believed the climate would materially benefit him.
 The newspapers demand that his holiness be guaranteed full respect from the population and hail this as the first step toward reconcili- ation between the church and state.
 Pope Plus passed a satisfactory night and was much refreshed from the rest he was able to get.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FAIR IS OPENED
THE RAIN AND CLOUDS INTER- TERED WEDNESDAY WITH
 MOST DEPARTMENTS.
President Scoggin Is Not Here, But Other Officers are Doing Their Utmost to Get All in Good
 Shape.

With the thinning of the clouds and the coming of the sunshine this afternoon, the Mena and Polk Coun- tvs Annual Fair and Celebration began to recover from the slow start of the morning, when clouds and showers but a damper on the enthusiasm.
 Despite the unfavorable weather, however, there were lots of people at the grounds, and fair start made in placing of exhibits.
 The best of all of these so far is the Woman's department. This, located in a roomy, pleasant build ing, is complete. and is being hand led by Mrs. J. B. Klemm and her assistants.
 The fruit display, aside from the beautiful specimens in glass, part of the exhibit furnished by the people of Polk county and prepared by the Kansas City Southern rail- way, consists largely of apples. They certainly make a good show ing. This department is in charge of the veteran worker, A. w. Smith.
 The farm products are largely of corn and cotton, and fine specimens are shown. The garden truck is coming slow, but probably will be in late today.
 Many concessions in the way of amusements and lunch stands are in place. They seem to be of better class than usual.
 The w. 0. w. band, reinforced by a number of skilled musicians from out of town, Is making lots of good music, and also makes a fine show ing in the natty uniforms. A. H. Sc0ggin, last year elected president, left Mena last week and sent word back, it is said, that he would not be here during the fair. This has made it very hard for the other officers, particularly Vice President Hartman and Secretary Wear, who are compelled to come in and pick up the work with little or no guidance as to plans or as to what had been done. They are go- ing to do well, however, and are being given good aid by John Thompson, who was prevailed upon Co act as temporary president. The officers urge Mena people to turn out and give all the aid and assistance possible.
 Plenty of Base Ball. The base ball fans are to have plenty of chance to enjoy them selves during the fair. Mena has a strong team and will play every afternoon with good team from lieavener. The first game was called this afternoon. Tomorrow and Friday morning the Dl00mer and Friday morning the Boomer Girls s--the female base ball stars will play ball against the Mena team. It is said the girls are real ball players and this attraction is expected to draw big crowds.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
NOBHORSFWH|PS
 PRISONER
White Man and Negro Arrested for Bookkeeping are Taken From Jail and Severely Beatcn--Re-
 suit of Mercer Killing.

Beebe, Aug. ii.--As the result of the bitter feeling caused by the recent killing of Marshal Mercer by Tom Choate, an alleged boot logger, a mob of about 90 masked men broke into the city jail tonight, removed a white man and a ne- gro who had been arrested for bootlegging and severely horse whipped them. They were then released with a warning that if they sold any more whiskey they would be lynched Neither has been seen since.
 The men were Tom Smith, negro, and Lydell pagett, white. Both are said to have been convicted of boot logging several times in the last two or three years.
 Mayor w. Il. Abbington recently secured information which caused him to believe that Smith and Pad gett were again selling whiskey, and he detailed Special Officers Thorn ton, Hastings and Foster to watch the men and arrest them if evidence sufficient to convict was found This morning the officers arrested the pair. They say that both the prisoners had whiskey and glasses and made several sales. The two were taken to the city jail and locked up, with Deputy Sheriff Dun- lap Thornton in charge.
 Shortly after dark, Deputy Thornton says, a mob of about 5C men, all wearing masks, came tC the jail, and at the point of six shooter compelled him to hand over the keys. The mob then took the two prisoners, covering and cring- ing and begging for their lives, to a secluded spot some distance from the jail. There they were lashed unmercifully and threatened with death if they continued their op- erations. The mob then released the prisoners and quietly dispersed Deputy Thornton says he was un- able to recognize any of the mob. Mayor Abbington immediately started an investigation of the af- fair, but says that until he has looked into it more thoroughly he is not prepared to state what course he will pursue.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
CROPS HAVE GONE
 BACKWARD MUCH
Government Report Tells the Story of the Weather Results Hay Crop Smallest in Past
 Fifteen Years.

Washington. Aug. iO-According to the official figures and estimates made yesterday in the monthly crop report of the department of agriculture, there has been tre- mendous decline in the condition of crops throughout the country, traceable to drouth and intense heat, during the last month. The area most seriously affected ex- tends from New York and pennsyl- yania westward to the Rocky Noun tains, embracing all of the great corn, wheat and hay producing states in the country. The crop of hay will probably be the smallest in fifteen years. The total yield of potatoes indicated has been less than this years crop only twice in the last ten years. It is regarded likely that the late planted crop, on account of recent rains, may in crease the total estimated produc- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
NEGRO PEND IS
 BURNED TO CRISP
Dnrant, Ok, Mob, Takes ven- geance Out on Man Who Ran Amuck--IIis Victim
 May Not Live.

Durant, Ok, Aug. il.--Mrs. l.. R. Campbell, who was assaulted and shot by an unknown negro here Saturday night, is in a dangerous condition today. Officials say every effort will be made to apprehend members of the mob who took the body of the negro from the sheriff and brought it here yesterday.
 Tine body of the negro who at tackled and shot Mrs. Campbell north of Durant at noon Saturday, was taken from the officers at 3:30 o'clock Sunday morning and at g o'clock was publicly burned on vacant lot near the business center of the city. Little excitement at tended the burning and the mob was orderly. though fully deter mined.
 The officers were powerless to prevent the burning, but finally persuaded the meb to delay reek- ing it's vengeance until the body could be viewed by the stricken woman and others who saw the ne- gro. The body was brought from Platter to Durant in an automobile, f2 miles, southwest of this city, near where the negro was killed 1t i o'clock yesterday morning in the running fight with a posses, led by Deputy Sherifr HeFattridge and Constable Jeg Early. The negro was stranger.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
STILL FLOWING COTTON.
J. C. Hauerwas Tells How He Is
 Makinq a Fine Crop.

J. c. Hauerwas, who few years ago filed on homestead at the head of Iron Fork of the Ouachlta river, sixteen miles northeast of Mena, was in town Saturday.
 Mir. Hauerw5.s says that he has this year the finest cotton crop he ever saw, the result of combina- tion of specially good pure bred seed, thorough soil preparation and constant cultivation. He finished one round of cultivation just before the rain Friday, and started over again Monday, as he does after each rain.
 Mr. Hauerwas says he did not plant until May i3, and will have bolIs open this month. Some stalks he says, show as many as i40 poiis and blooms.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
DATE TO ADJOURN
Senator Pcnrose Suggests August 22.-Senator Warren Working
 for August IS.

Washington, Aug. f5.-Senator penrose offered a concurrent reso- lution this afternoon for the ad- iournment of this session of congress on August 22 at ? D. m.
 Senator Warren, chairman of the committee on appropriations asked Senator Penrose if there was any thing to prevent congress from ad- journing next Saturday. penrose replied that he did not believe that it was possible for congress to get through by Saturday.
 The resolution was referred to the committee on appropriations. It is Senator Warren's purpose to pro- vide for adjournment on Saturday, if possible.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
GENERAL GORDON
 IS LAID TO REST
Thousands Follow the Body of Late Leader of the United C0nfed- crate Veterans to It's
 Burial Place.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. f2.-Gen- 'eral George w. Gordon, command er-in-chief of the United Confeder- ate Veterans, and one of the last of the Confederate generals ef the Civil war, was buried this after- noon in the Memphis cemetery with one of the most impressive funerals ever witnessed in the South.
 The dead chieftain's body was conducted to his grave by hun- dreds of Confederate veterans from Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee. Kentucky and Alabama; by a con- gressional committee and by pri- vate citizens who knew and loved him.
 During the half hour of the fun eral services at the Second Pres bvterian church, all business in the citv stopped. The United States nusfoffiee was closed. street cars siopped and every church and fire beii in the city tolled.
 The cortege started from the court house, where the body had lain fin state. From thence 1t went fo the church where the services were read by the Rev. R. Lin Cave of Nashville, chaplain of the Con- feaeraie Veterans. There the pub lie participation ended and the pro cession marched to the Dufia Company A, Confederate Veter- ans acie,i as the guard Of honor anc fired the farewell salute over the grave.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
GOOD ROADS NOVE-
 NENT IS GROWING
Now Thought Possible That Effort Will Be Made to Build a Pike
 to East County Line--Ex-
 eeutive Committee Named.

The movement for good roads which was started few weeks ago in Mena by a half dozen men will ing to do all they could, contribut- ing few dollars month and a good deal of work, has grown to a proposition in which a score or more are taking active part and which promises to interest and in volve all Mena and Polk county. It now is not looked upon as impossi- ble that we'll graded rock road or pike may be constructed from Mena to the west line of Montgom- cry county. Men of undoubted in- tegrity and standing have pledged themselves 10 put into the enter prise amounts ranging up to $i,000, these looking upon the expenditure as purely an investment, and not Ia donation.
 Monday night the court room al the court house was comfortably filled with earnest men who wanted good roads. County Judge Martin presided.
 After some general discussion the following new members of the Polk County Good Roads Association were enrolled:
 w. 5. Barton.
 |. NJ. Davis,
 F. M. Reeves,
 0. A. Alexander,
 H. W. Cardwell,
 w. M. Pipkin,
 w. I. Green.
 w. E. Holt,
 D. NJ. Watkins,
 Judge J. D. Shaver.
 E. II. Black,
 NJ. J. Sutton.
 In conformance to a resolution adopted at a previous meeting, Judge Martin named an executive committee as follows: w. E. Watkins, R. Golf, V. w. St. John. w. B. Barton and J. H. Bratcher.
 A motion was adopted instruct ing the executive committee, which includes President Martin and Sec- retary-Treasure Bennett Jackson, to formulate plans, select route and make suggestions for raising of necessary funds, etc., same to be submitted to a meeting to be called al time selected by President Mar tin. Tn committee took up the duties assigned early next morning, and will continue until ready to report back some definite plans to the as- sociation.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
RECALL PROVISION
 GETS TAfT'S VETO.
PRESIDENT WOULD NOT ADMIT ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO
 TO STATEHOOD.
Thinks the Constitution That Would Give the People Right to Recall Judges Is Bad-Afraid Of Pop
 ular Passion.

Washington, Aug. i5.-president Taft, in special message to the house today, vetoed the joint reso- lution providing for the admission of New Mexico and Arizona to the statehood. His reason for exercis- ing the executive power of the ye- to is based on his thorough disap- proyal of the recall of judges, a clause ill the Arizona constitution. The fact that New Mexico's state- hood is bound up with that of Ari- zona meted out to her the same fate and neither territory can come into the union at this time unless the friends of the joint resolution in congress can muster fhe two-thirds vote necessary to pass the resolution over the presidents veto. This may be attempted.
 Uses Strong Words.
 President Taft did not spare words in condemning the recall fea- ture of the Arizona constitution, which, he said, would compel judg- es to make their decisions under le- galized terrorism The recall pro- vision would operate against all el- ectiye officers of Arizona, includ- ing both county and state judges. When 9 per cent of the voters of the previous election petitioned for a special election to remove an of licial, such elections would be com pulsory.
 This provision of the Arizona constitution" the president says, Tin it's application to county and state judges, seems to me so per- nicious in it's effect, so destructive of independence in the judiciary, so likely to subject the rights of the individual to the possible tyranny Of the popular majority and there- fore tO be so injurious to the cause of free government that I must dis approve of the constitution contain ing it"
 Ingeni0usly Devised.
 Much of the message is devoted to discussion of the functions of the courts under the constitution. The president dwelt at considerable length on the necessity for freeing the judiciary as much as possible from politics or popular influence. And referring to the recall provis- ion he asked:
 Could there be a system more ingeniously devised to subject judg- es to momentary gusts of popular passion than this?"
 The message was received with great interest by the house, large ly because of the presidents long association with the judiciary.
 A storm of applause broke from the Republican side when the mes sage was finished The Democrats remained quiet. The message refer red to the territories committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
so GLAD TO GET BACK.
c. w. Brickey Returns to Polk
 County aid sasa Will Buy Land.

C. w. Brickey, who left Polk county about a year ago and went to Kansas City, where he engaged in the grocery business, returned Sun day, almost sick and worn out. After what he termed the "ilrst good nights rest he'd had TOT weeks" he said he felt much better, and left for his daughters home at Hatfield. He says he is going to buy a Polk county place when ne finds what suits him. He says that the people of the north are frelu- diced against Arkansas, but wnen any of them come to Polk county and give it fair trial they VIII not be satisfied anywhere else.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17

The Ashmore Jersey Farm now offers for sale the best bred lot of heifers ever raised in Polk county, the most of them daughters of A. F. Eminent, grandson of Eminent Sec ond. Also a number of high grade milk cows, to maks room for reg istered animals. Have registered Poland China male pigs of prize winning stock. Phone 46. North east of Mena on Ouacfisa road. f43-3 33-4-f
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
BLACK MAMMOTH JACK
Fine Specimen Secured by Gene
 Dickens From Oklahoma.

Eugene Dickens of the firm of GopeIin & Dickens, has just pur- chased d Black Mammoth Jack, which he believes is the finest anil maj of the kind ever brought to Polk county. He is of very Id ge frame, has fine head and build, and sIi good condition. weighs 1850 pounds, and is but { years old. He was secured in western Oklahoma.
 MT. Dickens requests anyone in- terested in raising fine mules to see him at the Copelin & Dickens store.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
ENGINEER OVERCOME IN CAB.
Fireman Stops Train When James
 Cole Succumbs to Heat.

tt. smith, Aug. i5.--With his hand on the throttle and his train travelling at high rate of speed. James Cole. an engineer on the Et. Smith and Western, railway, en- route from WeIetka, Ok, to Ft. Smith, was overcome by heat and dropped pr0strate in the engine cab today. His fireman stopped the train and secured medical assistance for the engineer. Cole is in scr- iOus condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
Nebraskans Buy Farm.

Joseph R. Whistler and Noah Swank, both of Tecumseh, Neb., have purchased of George Scott his i60 acre farm near Mena They pro- pose to divide the property, each taking 80 acres, and will build houses and develop two nice homes. They own property in Nebraska, but prefer to have their homes here. Mir. Scott will purchase a smaller place near. here. Dennis, Kelly & Stratton negotiated the deal.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
Expects Many Settlers.

w. J. Barton, a leading cltlzen oI Cove, spent last Saturday ID Mena. Mir. Barton says he expects to see a great increase in the pop uIation of Polk county this fall, the universally fine crops over the county being splendid demonstra- ton of what can be done Tn this part of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
yudae Rowe Wfll Run.

Little Rock Aug. A5.--Judge s. T. Rowe of Fort Smith. former circuit judge in that district. whiie h Lit- tie Rock today, announced unre- servedly that he is a candidate for attorney general, to succeed Nor wood. He will open his canpaisn about October 1.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17

To Exehange--t60 acdes of good
 land near Hereford, Tex. What have you to offer? w. T. Guerraut, Fort Stockton. Tex. fS0-6 B { 4
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17

Mena property to trade for Polk county land. H. w. Cardwell. f38-f2 32-2
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-17
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-02

When you have cold get bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t will
soon fix you up all right and will ward off
any tendency toward pneumonia. This
remedy contains no opium or other narcotic
and may be given as confidently to baby
as to an adult. Sold by all dealers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-02
For Sale.

4So fine all level acres miles
west of Meade, a mile south Jasper
elevator store and school. All fenced
and cross fenced. New six room
house, three porches, new barn for
10 horses, large haymow, chicken
house all concrete foundations, fine
well wind mill and material the best
tanks. This place is new and ready
to move onto, $50 per acre, good
terms. Also 64o fine level land II
mile north Jasper no Improvements,
100 acres put out by first class
farmer; price $as per acre same
terms. Titles absolutely good.
These farms can be had on cash
basis for $2.oo less per acre.
Address, A. A. Tibbe,
1854 Campbell,
Kansas City, Mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-02

AS there should be no misunder.
standing in any business, especially
that connected with the "Trappers
Union" l would like to rectify the
little gimlet headed "Weary Willie, "
(whose mind ceased growing when
he was very small boy,) made in
writing the Crock School Items"
when he said l wished ito buy cat
hides" They must just emerged
from the swamps of Arkansas where
they trade one coon hide for a plug
of '1ong green" and get two Opos-
sum hides for change. The "Trap-
pers Union" is becoming so strong
in Meade county that l would advise
all non-unionists to put the lock on
the chicken house door and also join
the A. H. T. AS.
Joe Caughlin.