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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
DISCLOSES GREAT
SWINDLING PLAN
Express Agent at Grays Receives a
Letter Telling How He and
Writer Can Make $25,OOO
He Is Captured.

Augusta, May 30.-H. Rice, alias
Harry Johnson, aged about 80 years
claiming to be from Alabama, was
arrested at Tupelo, Ark, and lodged
in Jail here at noon today by Dep
uty Sheriff Joe Padgett of Grays
Ark. Last winter Mr.. Strickland
express agent at Grays, received a
letter in which Rice said he had q
plan by which he could make $25,-
600 and run no risk. Strickland
turned the letter over to the sheriff
and also informed the postal au-
thorities, and negotiations have
been giong on between them since
that time. Yesterday Rice visited
the agent, told him he would go
to Tupelo today and orded $4,000
or 100000 worth of diamonds ex-
pressed to Strickland's office for in
spection, that they would divide the
diamonds and that he would blow
the safe to protect Strickland.
Sheriff Padgett wired the Inspector,
and this morning when Rice mailed
the letters Chief Inspector Pierce
and Sheriff Padgett were on the
ground, and Padgett was nearly
forced to shoot Rice in making the
arrest.
Rice mailed letters addressed to
Mermod, Jaccard & King Co., w. A.
Gill Jewelry Company of St. Louis,
to Lofts Bros. & Co., and Holsman
& Alter Jewelry Company of Chi
cago, Ill.
He admitted today that his name
is Rice and that he has pulled off
several diamond frauds of this
kind.
He was taken to Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
RABID ANIMALS KILLED.
Dogs and Cats Had Been Bitten by
Mad Dog and Were Disposed Of.

Friday was a bad day for cats
and dogs at the George Sunderman
home.
Three dogs and four cats which
were bitten by stray dog about
nine weeks ago were killed, as one
of the dogs had acted queerly
Thursday and went mad" Fri
day. None of the other animals
showed any signs Of rabies, but Mr..
Sunderman wished to take no
chances. All of the animals showed
scars where they had been bitten.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
NOW PAST COMMANDER.
NJ. r. OIney Is In Position In Mason
ry Reached by but Few.

M. P. Olney, J. A. Lewis and Miss
Frances Lewis returned Friday
afternoon from Ft. Smith, where
they have been attending the meet
ing of the Knights Templar of Ar
kansas.
Mr.. Olney. having completed his
year as X. Il. Grand Commander, is
now Past Grand Commander, which
is the highest office in Masonry in
the state. He was succeeded as
Grand Commander by j. H.. Wat
kins of Pine Bluff.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
WESTWARD Hol" FOR TAFT.
President Planning Trip to Lay the
Wires for His denomination.

Washington, May 30.--As having
a probable bearing upon his re-
nomination in 1912, President Taft's
plans for the coming fall are at
tracing unusual attention. Indica-
tions are that he will make long
swing around the west.
The White House travel book al
ready shows engagements which
will carry the president to Kansas
and from there to Utah. Although
no engagements for stops in Ne
braska or Colorado have yet been
made, it is likely they will be.
1t is said the trip may take the
president as far as the Pacific
coast.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
YOUMANS TO BE
FEDERAL JUDGE
President Taft Has Sent Name of
Well Known Fort Smith Attor-
ney TO Senate-C0nflrma
Is Expected at Once.

Washington, May 29.-Frank A.
Youmans of Fort Smith, Ark, today
was nominated by President Taft to
be United States judge of the West
ern district of Arkansas. His con-
flrmation by the Senate is expect
ed to be as speedy as such matters
usually are with that body. No
opposition to the confirmation is
known.
The office Of judge of the United
States district court is held for life
or during good behavior. The salary
is $4,000 per annum.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
You Want Reach the Buyers Buy Advertising The Star Y
RETURNED CIDER TAX.
e. r.. Lyman and Gus KolSinos yio-
lated No Law, Says Major True

Il. X. Lyman and Gus Kokinos. who
several weeks ago paid a revenue
Tax and penalty on some cider which
they were selling at their places of
business, have received checks from
Deputy Collector J. w. True for the
amounts which they paid him. With
each check was letter in which
MAJOR True stated that the Collector
had found that there had been no
violation of the law, and that Dep
uty Marshal Holt had been notified
to that effect.
Both Mr. Lyman and Mr.. Kokinos
nave decided not to sell the cider
they have on hand.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
JERSEYS FOR AsHMoRE FARM


The Ashmore Jersey Farm has
just added TO its already good herd
of Jersey cattle two head Of fine
registered cows from Nashville. Mr..
Ashmore has determined TO make
this place Jersey center. Besides
the fine cattle he is raising on his
place, he also has some very fine
horses and Poland China hogs.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
.CAUGHRON CASE DELAYED

Special Telegram to The Star.
Little Rock, May 29.-The Su-
preme court today set aside the
submission of the case OF A. j.
Caughron, who has appealed from
the death sentence given him for
the killing of Allen Stacy in Mont
gomery county. The submission OF
the case was set aside for the pur-
pose of giving the attorney general
time to file additional abstract and
brief in the case. One week was
given the attorney general for the
filing the additional papers in the
case.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
PIMINAL ACTION
IN TOBACCO CASE
MORT From Washington That the
fobacco Trust Is Bladder" Than
Standard Oil--It too Must Dis
solve and Reorganize.

Washington, May 30.-Possibili-
& of criminal prosecution of
|t,nbers of the Tobacco trust ord
1All dissolved by supreme court
6terday being considered at de-
Htment of justice. Neither Attor-
81 General Wickersham, however,
# any of the assistants would
Nc statements as to the probable
nrse of the government.
IL respect to the criminal prose-
Hon, however, the tobacco case
laid to differ somewhat from the
4ndard Oil case. In the latter
|lorney General Wickersham said
Il criminal prosecutions were
Hler way, but declined to say
sitively that none were contem-
He'd. Certain questions regard
Il the application of the statute
enter into both cases
d it is said that the legal prob
ns involved are very delicate
es.
The Decision.
Washington, May 30.--The decis-
Il of the United States supreme
0rt, given late yesterday after
on, ordering the dissolution of
n American Tobacco company
h its allied corporations, is re-
fded as more severe blow than
b Standard Oil company received
IN the supreme court by its
1er two weeks ago.
fhe court directs that the COM
2ation be forbidden the privil-
of interstate commerce or be
ICED in the hands Of a receiver
less il disintegrates in harmony
bh the law within six, or, at the
st, eight months. This decision
characterized by George w.
ekersham, attorney general of
United States, as most COM
ehensive and sweeping decision
the government"
Both the first and second sec
ns of the Sherman Antitrust
\ have been violated by the So
led tobacco trust, according to
court. Not only has it re-
ained wrongfully and unlawfully
erstate commerce in the e--as of
court, but it has attempted to
hopolize the tobacco business to
injury of the public and its
npetitors.
Affects Many Corporations.
HE trust is held to be a combi-
'ion in the restraint of trade
in violation of the law.
Z decision affects sixty-iive Am
ran corporations, two English
'porations and twenty-nine indi-
pal defendants.
How it Can Reorganize.
While the decree was regarded
unusually severe, at the same
Ie there was a touch of leniency
pot making the combinations an
Jaw now" The various ele-
pts of the combination are to be
Pm an opportunity, under the
'ervision of the United States
putt court for the southern dis
4 of New York, TO recreation
fhat there may be brought about
new condition which shall hon
y be in harmony with and not
ugnant to the law"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
GENERAL SHAVER RETURNS.
Thinks Little Rock Did Wonderful
ly Well by Old Soldier Guests.

General r. G. Shaver, who was
commander of the headquarters
camp of the Confederate veterans
at the recent reunion at Little
Rock, named Camp Shaver in his
honor, returned home Friday after
noon.
General Shaver is proud Of the
way the old veterans were enter
tanned, fed and cared for in Little
Rock. He says that there is no such
thing as giving too much credit for
this to such men as Division Com
mander Smith, Judge Kavanaugh,
Captain Roberts and Joe Bateman,
and others, for the work they did,
and, particularly, for the way the
emergencies were met that arose
with the Unexpectedly large attend
ance. AT first it was estimated that
5000 old soldiers would come; then,
Saturday, the estimate rose to TO-
90; Sunday To 10000, and by Tues
day morning they found they had
fully $4,000 on hand. In all 1900
were registered at Camp Shaver,
and it was thought at least 1000 did
not register.
It was planned to serve the first
meal Monday at supper time. Sun
day night 5000 old vets arrived, and
Monday morning, on orders Of Gen.
eral Shaver, all were served to
sandwiches and coffee by large
lunch stands on the grounds. Mon
day at noon all the old soldiers on
the grounds were given full din
'ner.
During the reunion every old SOL
dier was free to come and eat when
he saw fit by simply presenting his
ticket, and all had comfortable beds
and tents on the ground in the
beautiful park. II was estimated
that at one meal as many as $4,000
were fed at the camp.
General Shaver says that that fer fer sses.,-
eral nights he had but little sleep,
but he returned home feeling first
rate and we'll satisfied with the en-
tire experience. He hopes to at
tend the next reunion at Macon, Ga.
General Shaver, it will be remem-
bered by readers of The Star, was
the originator of the idea Of giving
more attention to the entertain
ment of the old soldiers at the re-
union, instead Of, as had occurred
at other times, merely making them
a drawing card for big celebration
by the reunion town. II is TO the
everlasting credit Of Little Rock,
the State and the managers of the
recent reunion, that the ideas he
put forth in this direction were
adopted and most heartily carried
out.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
BAD STORM AT BARTON.

Barton. Ark, May pa disas
trous cyclone passed over her
Sunday night. JEFF Smith, negro
was killed. ]. b. West was injured
The Premier Cotton Oil Mill an,
several residences were blow
down. The wind was followed by
terrific hail storm that killed small
animals and chickens.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
AND AGAIN BRYAN SAYS NO.

Washington, May 55.-W"f iiiiiiaHi
Jennings Bryan held conference
last night with Representative Bur-
ton Harrison of New York, Repre-
sentative Hamil of New Jersey and
about twenty other politicians. The
participants in the conference
would not discuss its purpose. Aft
erward Mr.. Bryan said.
Il am not a candidate and Will
not be; leave me out of it"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01
Mrs. S. L. Martin Dead.

Nrs. |. M. Davis received a letter
H week from Mrs. w. A. Williams
Spokane, Wash, telling of the
pun of her mother, Mrs. S. L. Mar
\ which occurred at Spokane on
Fll %. The Martins lived in Mena
several years before going to
pkane. Mr.. Martin was a carpen-
but conducted a fruit stand on
essen avenue for a short time be-
e going away. They have many
ends in Mena to regret the death
Mrs. Martin.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

Don't forget to attend the Majes-
tic Range Demonstration at our
store, one week, June TO 20 inciu-
siye. PATTON g. co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

Foley Kidney Pills contains just
the ingredients necessary to regu-
late and strengthen the action Of
the kidneys and bladder. Try them
yourself.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

J. w. Cunningham and Mrs. Sam
Wallace received word Tuesday
that their mother, Mrs. j. r.. Lane,
Sr., was very seriously i'll at her
home in Fort Smith. They both
went to her Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

We want you TO call at our store
during our Majestic Demonstration
Week. June to ID inclusive,
and get a Souvenir Set Of Majestic
Ware. PAioN q ~
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

w. |. and Young Mckinney visit.
ed their brother. Worthy, al Rock.
last Friday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

William N. Chavose and Mrs.
Fannie Hatfield of Choctaw, Ok,
were married Thursday afternoon
about $50 o'clock by Justice Rad
eIiffp
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

~. II. Naylor of Arkadelphia, who
wells for Winston Salem, Mass,
{n, was in Mena Wednesday and
y that he was going to move his
mlly here on account of our
pd summer climate.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

Middle Aged and Elderly People
Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick
and permanent results in all cases
of kidney and bladder troubles. and
for painful and annoying irregular
tiles.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

Buy range with a reputation,
and take advantage of our Free Of
fer during our Demonstration
week, June to 10 inclusive. Come
in and let us show you.
= PATTON & CO.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

Born, Friday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Clifford, baby boy.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

lrs. J. L. Matthews of Eagleton
s IN the city last week visiting her
WghteP. Mrs. T.. j. LundY.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-06-01

nnd Log chain. Owner can get
.afe by calling at the Star Office
paying for this adj 2i-2 70-2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
WHO'S WHO, AND
WHAT IS IT
President of "Untied Press
Arrives and Claim the Book
is All Right

Charles l.. Cranbourne, president
and treasurer of the United Press
Association. OF Washington. came
down from Seattle Monday, in the i'll
terest of the publication. "Who's Who
in the Northwest" concerning which
there was beginning to be consider
able inquiry here Mr. Cranbourne
and his agent, w. II. Huffman, deny
having claimed to have had the en-
dorsement OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. and said the work was all
right.
This is private corporation
said Mr.. Cranbourne. which, while
not IN business for its health, can
at the same time do much to promote
more general knowledge of the
northwest. We have agencies every
where throughout the northwest and
one of our objects is to disseminate
information regarding this section.
We propose to issue two editions of
Who's Who in the Northwest One
of these will be free and will be
sent to chambers of commerce and
travellers clubs in all sections Of the
country. the other will be limited
edition and will be sold by subscrlp-
tion it is on this edition that we
hope to make the cost OF sha Two eul'
tions and our profits. These books
will contain any Write-up of Aberdeen
the chamber OF commerce of this city
cares 10 submit
The denials of those gentlemen are
cOntradicted by statements of business
men who have been solicited to con-
tribute to the book, who maintain
that the endorsement of the Chamber
of Commerce was claimed by Agent
Huffman. The fact is that the Cham
her has not been approached on this
matter at all. although Mr.. Gran
bourne says the book will contain
such a Wrile-up of Aberdeen as the
Chamber may submit. that organiza-
ton has had no request for such
writing Taken all in all and judged
solely by the methods pursued, the
man who would give up good money
on this deal. in advance of receiving
and approving the work would appear
to require the services of guar
dian
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
MAYOR RAIDS
AND RESIGNS
Mayor Mourant Pulls Red
Light District and Resigns
His Office

HOQUlAM, March 30.-Aroused be
cause the council. in executive ses-
sion, had proposed TO levy tribute On
fallen women, Mayor P. j. Mourant
rendered his resignation, last night.
to take effect May /.
In resigning, the mayor said that
at the executive session Tuesday
night, it had been proposed to fine
the disreputable women of Hoquiam
for revenue, thus to raise $4,000 or
$4,000 year. No vote was taken,
he said, but it was evident that a
majority of the council were in favor
of such move. Therefore he would
resign, and they could name mayor
who would favor such a course.
Give New Men Chance
But" said the mayor, my resig-
nation will not take effect until May
1, This will give the new council
men chance to vote for my success
sOr, and will also give the people a
chance to send councilmen here who
are either for or against such a
proposition.
"Since l have been mayor there
have been no fines for revenue be,
low the line. Some time ago or.
dered that no liquor be sold in the
oirrreputable houses. The police have
tried to enforce this order.
Imagine my surprise 10 hear it
said by member of the council at
the executive session; last night
that lie knew Of liquor sold at places
down there, and that he could fur
nfsh evidence. He used This as an
argument for the fine system, and
other councilmen sided with him.
Tells Council Of Raid
"TherefOre | decided to find out j,
and tonight, while you gentlemen
have been sitting here, our police
have been raiding the houses, and !
CNpect that our Jail is now full of
"0men. All liquor found has been
ordered confiscated. These women will
lie fTied in the police court for liquor
selling, and tf our evidence is not
enough. | shall call on the councilman
who says that he has further facts
The women We're not arrested for
the plying of their trades. have
always thought it better to keep
them in one locality, under restric-
tion and surveillance. than to allow
them to scatter through the city, as
has happened in years past
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
Senator Hepburn, Of Idaho.
Reactionary Chief on Ariz-
ma Constitution
WOULD BAR PROGRESS
Political Parties Should Be
Named Progressive and
Reactionary

The Associated Press is supposed
to furnish an accurate and impartial
report OF the proceedings of Congress.
1t failed, however, to mention the
shockingly reactionary harangue de-
livered by Senator Hepburn, of Ida
! no, on the last night of the session,
in opposition to the Peoples Power
provisions OF the Arizona Constitu.
! ton.
Nothing could betray better the
hatred that the class for which Hey
burn speaks, bears toward any eX-
tension of the democratic principle.
1t is not often, though, that any re-
| dictionary throws the bride off SO
completely as did the Idaho senator,
or lets his real sentiments shine
| forth so brightly. The gist of Sen
ator Heyburn's remarks is in the fol-
lowing paragraphs
! Il can see no reason whatever for
delaying the admission of New MeXi-
co because the people of Arizona
came under the influence of this taint
OF insanity which seems to be abroad
in the land ! can see no reason
why Arizona Shouts not remain a Ter
ritory until She demonstrates by her
OF a constitution, tnef she is capable
of self-gOvernment
In my judgment no state is cana
Die OF or hit for self-governMant that
does not know better than to adopt
A rule on the Recall in it's orgauic
"a ~
Il would not vote for the admission
OF either of these Territories, if thpv
multiplied their prosperity, if they
came here with proposition in their
constitutions that they might with
draw a judge or a representative of
the state in either branch of con
sress. or that they might withdraw
the executive officers of their state.
would not vote for them in a life.
time if they should come here taint-
ed with such madness. because it is
political madness that seems to have
taken possession some people"
The Senate, which had just white
washed Lorimer and defeated an
amendment for the direct election of
Senators, evidently concurred in the
Hepburn theory of insanity, for the
resolution to admit Arizona was vot-
ed down. This result, however. was
not without its cOmpensating features.
One was that corporatiOn-ridden New
Mexico was likewise kept out, and
the other was the complete cO-opera-
ton of ProgressiveS of both parties
in the Senate in support of the Peo-
pies Power provisions of Arizona's |
organic law.
The importance of this last feature
cannot be overestimated. 1t shows |
not only willingness of progressive |
Democrats and progressive Republi- |
cans to work together, but to work !
together on the most important is.
sues now in politics, namely, Direct |
Legislation and the Recall. Political !
between Progressives of |
all parties is vitality necessary at this |
time. and cooperation on these issues !
more necessary than anything else.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
HOQUiAM GETS POSTAL
SAVINGS BANK SOON
Forty-Five Towns Are Named for
Such Institutions by Postmaster
General

WASHINGTON. March, 2s.-Post.
master General Hitchcock designated
forty-five additional postoffices today
as postal savings repositories in as
many states and territories, mostly
at industrial centers, where there are
many wage earners.
1t is Mr.. Hitchock's intention to con.
fine the offices as nearly as possible
to Industrial centers really needing
such banking facilities, particularly
giving consideration to geographical
location, postal receipts. foreign mon
ey order business and general efficien-
cy of postmasters.
Among the new offices designated
are: Hoquiam. Wash; Bisbee, Ariz;
Santa Cruz, Cal; Kalispell, Mont;
Tonopah, New; Astoria. Or: Bing-
ham Canyon, Utah and Rock Springs.
Wyo.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
POLSON'S ASSERTION
MEETS CHALLENGER
Samples Of Lossed-off Land Soils to
Be Anylazed to Determine Their
Agriculture Value.

Former State Senator Poison hav-
ing made the statement that logged
off lands in Chehalis county are
worthless for agricultural purposes
and that he proposes to refOrest his
lands, w. O. McCaw of this city, who
had much to do with the agricultural
development OF the Palouse coun-
try, will collect samples Of earth in
the different sections of the county
and send them to the college at Pull
man for analysis. Mr.. McCaw says
that the land will produce anything
that can be grown in the temperate
zones. He will particularly expert
ment this summer in the raising OF
sugar beets with the view Of locating
a beet sugar factosy on Grays Harbor
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
GAIN NEW VOTARlES

Tehamah Temple, D. O. X. X. held
a special meeting and drill last night.
in preparation for the big initiation
into the temple at Raymond next Sat
urday night About $50 members
will leave next Saturday mDrning,
in special coach, and with a special
baggage car for their parapharnalia
for Raymond, where about seventy
five new members will be initiated
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
TO BUILD GRADE

Former owners of property to be
used as the right.of-way for the o.
w. II. l. NJ, from point west of the
Vulcan Iron works property to the
city limits of Hoquiam, have been
notified to prepare the property for
immediate use by removing all build.
ings and other obstructions. Work
has already been begun in several
instances.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
PETE is SUCH A JosHER

Peter F. Clark, city clerk, and can.
didate for reelection without opposi.
tion for the 'steenth time, has mailed
a card to all the voters. inscribed. 'T
want Your Vote Peter wants to
make believe there is a contest, any.
how
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-03-30
SHORTEN RUNNING TIME

The o. w. r. & N. train that now
leaves South Aberdeen at Z a. m. will
leave at 7:45 on and after April 8, and
will arrive at Centralia at 9:4O, the
same as at present, cutting the run.
ming time between Aberdeen and Cen.
tralia 80 minutes. Returning the
train will leave Centralia at 1890 D..
m. and arrive at South Aberdeen at
$50.