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The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
A Wife bEATER
GIVEN 8 YEARS
John Brooks, Whose Shocking AS
sauIt Stirred LeFl0re County
Last Summer, Pleaded
Guilty 10 Charge.

Poteau, Ok, Nov. ga jury in
the district court today threw the
keys away on a wife heater and
gave him eight years at hard labor
in the penitentiary. The man was
John Brooks, who was arrested last
summer near Spiro after he had
committed most revolving assault
upon his wife. Brooks pleaded
guilty to charge of assault to kill
before Judge Brown this morning.
The maximum penalty for the Of
Tense is ten years, but in order to
spare the wife from the ordeal Of
telling her schOcking story, her
father agreed to permit Brooks to
plead guilty and receive an eight
year sentence.
Covered with blood that streamed
from score of wounds on her
body, lying unconscious in the hot
sun of a midsummer day with the
body of a still-born child by her
side, Mrs. Brooks was found near a
railway track some miles from
Spiro one day last summer. Upon
regaining her senses she told of the
brutal treatment at the hands OF
her husband. She said he first beat
her with switches and then assailed
her with his fists and feet. While
half conscious she said she was
dragged by the hair to the railway
track by her husband. He tried
to brain her, she said, by beating
her head against the steel rails.
Then he began jumping on her.
After being arrested Brooks was
rushed to the county Jail at Fort
iSmith,. as it WIS feared he would
| be vigorously dealt with. An in
dictment remains again him
charging him with the child's
death.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
PICKING FLAWS
In U. S. ARMY
Inspectors Found Many Weak Spots
-Maneuvers i'm Texas Bene-
flcial-AutOmObiles a Ne
cessity.

Washington, Nov. 23.--Inspectors
were busy picking flaws in the ar
my last year and apparently they
found a number. These are set out
in the annual report of the insn""t-
or Generals deDartmer which was
made this year by A. w. Brewster,
acting inspector general. The in
spectors were required TO test the
mobility of the troops. putting
them into camp for at least four
DAYS. trying out the bayonet and
saber drill and testing the march
ing capacity.
The conditions developed by
these exercises show that the field
preparedness of the army was not
uniformly satisfactory. One in
spector reported that a large ma
lpority of the troops were not prop
erlv trained Another held that
garrison work should be curtailed
and the training carried on in the
field. Still another said there was
too much parade drill and dispo-
sition to confine the field education
to the occasional practice marches
None of the organizations were
lclassed as proficient in the saber
and bayonet drill. Marching ca
pacity varied from post TO post,
When the feet of the command
were hard and the soldiers ex-
lperienced the results were good
Most of the sore feet resulted from
| improperly fitted shoes, too tight
a fit being the rule.
The maneuyers in Texas and ex-
| tensively reviewed in the report
lIt is declared that the eoncentra-
tion was undoubtedly a benefit to
the army. and il is recommended
THAT another diversion be modelled
with units filled 10 war strength
| all officers being present and with
staff trains and equipment com
lpiese.
Motor trucks were shown TO ne
desirable and automobiles absolute
| iy necessary for the use of field
officers. The attempt TO al up the
skeleton organizations with greer
recruits worked badly. A marked
deficiency was a lack or serviceabls
animals.
The infantry is said 10 need much
instruction in marching. and a sug-
gestion is made for a heroic test II
order 10 learn what can be expect
ed by having an infantry ccmpan,
at war strength match with AZ
auto truck from San Francisco 4
New York.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30

the perpetrator to Jail or giving
nm an insignificant fine.
Tar and feathers. a relic Of an
Gent tlmesl Think of i'll Ono of
our own girls, right here in the GEN.
ter of civilization | have h ard at
such things in barbaric times. |
have heard they would sometimes
lar a mar G7d ride him or a rail
But did you ever hear of a bunch
OF meh t9rring a helpless girl. Why,
robin Hood and his desperados
would refrain from such a thing
as this band of desperadoes did on
The night of August Z.
Reputation Defended.
III has been intimated that Miss
chamberlain was not of good rep
utation. | would challenge this
most strenuously if it were neces-
sary. But it is not an issue. do
not care who or what Miss Cham
berlaln is. She may be the vilesi
character on the top Of the earth.
yet she is entitled to the protection
Of our laws. Where in the name of
God and all reason have three men
so desecrated our laws as on that
night2 Even a dog deserves better
treatment than was given to Miss
Chamberlain.
Gentlemen, this girl is our sis
Ter. 1t is your duty to give her the
protection Of the laws"
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
A Household Medicine

That stops couehs quickly and
cures colds is F0ley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Mrs. Anna Palzer
.2526 Jefferson ST.. So. Omaha. Neb.
saws: Il can recommend Foley
Honey and Tar Compound as q
sure cure for coughs and colds. u
cured my daughter of a bad cold
and my neighbor, Mrs. Benson
cured herself and her whole family
with Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Everyone in our neighbor-
hood speaks highly OF IT," For SALE
by al dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
BRYAN PARTY SAVED 7
Passengers OF Prinz Joachim Trans
ferred to Boat Bound for
Nassau.

New York, Nov. 23.-Al passen-
gers on the steamer prinz Joachim,
ashore on Atwood Key in the Ba-
hamas, among them William j.
Bryan, his wife and grandchild
have been taken aboard the Ward
liner Seguranca and are now en-
route for Nassau. The news was
received by wireless at the Office
of the Ward line here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
WOULD STAY BY HUSBAND.
Woman Begs to Share Life in Peni-
Tertiary.

Oklahoma City, Nov. 23-Ada
Greenlaw, whose husband is serv-
ing life sentence in the McAlester
penitentiary for murder, has writ
ten to Governor Cruce, implo. ing
him to let her live with her hus-
band in the penitentiary for the
rest of his or her natural life.
She pleads that this be granted
her, as she is "alone and friendess
and does not know what TO do or
where TO CO."
Unfortunately for her, the
strange request cannot be allowed.
as the state law does not permit.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
TO STAND TRIAL II
Supreme Court Says Gompers
Mitchell and Morrison Must
Be Tried.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Samuel
Gompers, John Mitchell and John
Morrison, the labor leaders, must
again stand trial in the District OF
Columbia on charges Of contempt
arising out of the Buck Stove and
Range case. Justice Wright hand
ed down a decision overruling the
motion of the labor leaders for a
dismissal of the proceedings under
the statute of limitations. The
court held that contempt of court
is not classed as criminal and con-
sequently not subject TO the bar
of the statute of limitations.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
A Mail Carriers Load

Seems heavier when ne has weak
back and kidney trouble. Fred
Duehren, mail carrier at Atchison,
Kas., says: Il have been bothered
with kidney and bladder trouble
and had a severe pain across my
back. Whenever I carried heavy
load OF mail my kidney trouble in
creased. Some time ago ] started
taking Foley's Kidney Pills and
since taking them have gotten en-
tirely rid OF all my kidney trouble
and am as sound as ever" Fol-
sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
A REAL HOG BARGAIN.

Registered Duroc Jersey male, is
months old. As fine boar as there
IS in this section; also several
younger males and s0ws. VIII sell
cheap. Also Jersey male calf. Adj
dress, Star Farm, Mena, Ark.
f7-i8-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30

Choice strawberry plants for sale.
star Farm, Mena. Phone 80. all-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
---OFFICERS--

EDWIN B. cox Cashier
j. H. cox President. w. l. GREEN, Asst Cashier.
EuIENE CoA vice President j. A. WISE, Asst Cashier.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
ITCH! ITCH! ITCH |!

Scratch and rub--rub and scratch
until YOU feel as if you could ainiost
tear the burning skin from your Doay
until IL seems as If you couid no
longer endure these endless days or
awful torture-those terrible nights
of sleepless agony.
famous Eczema Specific and. OH what
relief The itch gone instantly CON-
fort and rest at icstl
ID. y. d. Is q simple exteInsi w. w.
that cleanees and heals the innamed
skin as nothing else can. A recognized
specific for Eczema. Psoriasis sait
nhenra or anv other skin trouble
We can give you a ruii size bottle
OF the genuine y. y. d. remedy for
81 90 and III the very frst bottle fans
to give relief IL will not cost you q
cent.
We also can give YOU q sample bot
tie for IS cents Why euner anotnef
day when you can get d. y. d.
Davis Drug Co. Mena. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-11-30
BABY DRANK WHISKY.
Two Year-Old Child OF Scott C0un-
ty Farmer Dies as Result.

Waldron. Nov. 23.-The two
year-old child OF Andrew Allen,
farmer living near Park, 10 miles
south of here, was crawling about
room this morning. and drank
out of a jug containing whisky. A
short time afterwards the child
died
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
GATHERED IN DEPARTMENTS.

Cable information was received at the
War Department of the arrival at Manila yesterday
of the transport Sheridan with officers, 100 en-
listed men, l2d Company Coast ARTILLERY, and 81
Casuals.
Capt. Frank A Cook. L. S. A, sub
sistence department recently court maItialed at San
Francisco on charge unbecoming an onicer, has ten
tered his resignation No action has been taken on
the resignation by the War Department
The estimates for joint maneuvers next
year for the regular army and the militia Of the
States have been increased. The War Department
viii ask Congress for 81 10000 fer that purpose, and
will also ask that there be substantial increase In
the amount allowed for reserIe field artillery guns
and ammunition.
Under the legislation Of the last regular
session of Congress known as the extra officers
BILL the War Department has decided that 1t viii
be possible to detap officers OF the rank OF colonel
10 command the large recruiting derots. These are
locatcd at Fort Slocnn. Columbus Barracks, Jetier
son Barracks. Fort LokAn. and Fort Mcdowell
The War Department has been advised
by Law oGicers Of the government that there Is
thority for the detail Of army officer for giving
instruction in military science and tactics at the
University Of Porto Rico. The status Of Porto Rico
as an inslar possession Of the United States rahed
cone doubt as to the right of the Secretary Of War
to make the detail The question was. therefore, ~
ferred 70 the Judge Advocate General
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
CHILDREN'S PARKS
HAVE PROGRAMME
Labor Day Celebration Given
by Little Actors.

Special programmes have been ar
ranged for all of the Fairgrounds to-
morrow. Musical and dramatic pro-
grammes will be presented by the girls
and there will be athletic events for the
boys
There will be piano solos, folk dances.
and the dramatization of simple childish
stories. Popular and patriotic songs will
be sung. There will he relay races, base
hall games and other interesting events.
Ribbons will he presented to the winners
OF the races.
will he a baseball game to determine the
championship of the Georgetown Play
ground Baseball League. cinderella"
will be dramatized by the girls. At the
Cardoza playground there will be a brass
band to furnish the music.
Edgar S. Martin. supervisor OF play
grounds, and his corps of assistants will
decided this week whether the Joint
meet of the children of all the play
grounds of the city on September Is
will be held at the Monument grounds
or at ROSedale.
Three sites have been offered to the
Fairgrounds Association gratis for the
temporary location of the Mount Pleas
ant playground which will have to move
from its present site, Fourteenth street
and Columbia road. on September -
The locations are Thirteenth street and
Columbia road. Park road near Four
teenth street. and on the same block in
which the present site is situated.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
PLANS TO AROUSE
INTEREST IN SOUTH
6. GrOsvenor Dave Leaves
Oh a 7,0OO-miIe Trip.

For the purpose of srousing interest
and enthusiasm throughout Southern
States in the AIl-South Conference TO be
held in Memphis, October 9, G. Grosvenor
DAVE, managing director of the South
ern Commercial Congress, left Washing
ton yesterday on 7.0O0-mile trip. He
will be accompanied on part Oi the trip
by Director General Collier. of the San
Diego Exposition, which will be held in
that city in 1915.
Mr.. Dawes trip will include visits to
the principal cities of each of the six
teen Southern States, and will be the
longest journey ever undertaken for a
similar purpose.
Representative business men from
every section OF the South will be pres
ent at the conference in Memphis. In
vitations will be sent to business men
in every section to visit the South and
get an idea of the remarkable progress
now being made in the territory south
of the Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
WIFE SEEKS COUNTESS.
HOrSewhipped Woman and DR..
wndehams Are Missing.

Chicago. Sept. North Shore So
ciety was startled to-day when it be
came known that DR.. Frederick f.
Wadehams, in whose office his wife is
declared to have administered a horse
whipping to Countess Margaret Won
Scheben, and the countess have disap-
pedred.
Mrs. Wadehams was responsible for
the announcement. She called in a city
detective to aid her. and it was re-
vealed that her husband also was
among the missing.
IF they have gone away together
I'll lay something more than a horse
whip on that woman" Mrs. Wadehams
declared
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
FIRE IN PHOTO GALLERY.
PrOprIetress barely Escapes II
Early Morning Blaze. I

Starting from spontaneous combustion
in a quantity of chemicals, a fire yes
terday morning destroyed the photo
graphic establishment OF Mrs Nora
Nicholson on the third floor Of $50
Seventh street northwest. The damage
was 5000.
Mrs Nicholson, who was sleeping on
the second floor of the building. was
awakened by the smoke and barely es-
capped to the sidewalk in time. An
alarm had been sounded in the mean
time.
way before firemen reached the scene.
the many chemicals malStns ready fuel
for the flames. Water pumped into the
third floor of the building leaked through
to the store of Emil West. on the hrst
floor. where a stock OF mems furnish
ings was damaged to the extent Of SSoa
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
CURTIss RACER
WITH PASSENGER
MAKES FLIGHTS
Capt. Beck Works Wonders
with Small AerOplane.
WRIGHT MEN LOSE COIN

Carrying a passenger for the first time,
Capt Paul w. Beck, at College Park,
yesterday afternoon made two flights
with his Curtiss machine in which he
gave rides to Lieut. F. NJ. Kennedy and
Sergt James Hartman. In the Wright
machine. Lieut.. R. c. Kirkland made
flight with Commander J. H. Tomb, Of
the naval gun factory, as passenger.
Several hundred spectators saw the
flights, and during the early part of the
afternoon the aviators were besieged by
scores of camera fiends
The Curtiss machine had the center of
the stage most of the time, and proved
its efficiency during the six flights. Capt.
Beck first made three short flights. and
then, during a fifteen-minute ascension,
let out his machine, and for the first
time since he has been an aviator tried
some real fancy work. A spectacular
series of spirals and dips was shown,
and Capt. Beck was applauded by the
rarely demonstrative aviation enthu-
siasts.
Several hundred dollars exchanged
hands when Sergt. Hartman was given
a flight The Wright mechanics wagered
that the Curtiss machine, with its mar
row racing planes, would not ascend
with two persons. Another cause for
doubt was the weight of the aviatOrs, as
Capt. Beck weighs $50 pounds and Sergt
Hartman 165 Without difficulty. the
Curtiss machine assembled to a height of
4na feet. and was in the air for six min
uteS.
Kennedy Takes First Flight.
Lieut.. Kennedy made his first fight
in Curtiss machine. He said he en-
ioyed the trip immensely, notwithstand-
ing the plain pine board used as a seat
and the improvised foot rest OF rope.
With Lieut.. Kennedy. Capt. Beck circled
the aviation field for five minutes. With
in few days, Lieut. Kennedy will be
started on a course of instruction as
Curtiss aviator.
Lieut.. Kirkland had planned trip to
Annapolis, but the absence of Lieut..
Arnold. who was to fly. and a strong
unfavOrable wind caused him to alter
his plans. Lieut.. Arnold left early in
the afternoon for Philadelphia, and will
return tomorrow.
Commander Tomb was enthusiastic
over his trip. the last made by Lieut.
Kirkland. He had tried for several days
to make a flight. but had been disap-
pointed by the rainy weather.
Word was received by telephone that
the moving picture nITnS taken OF Lieut.
Kirkland Friday were a success. and will
be ready for a trial within a few days
The owner of the moving picture ma
chine will visit the aviation school to-
morrow 10 show the films to the avia
tors.
Just before dark. the Fox machine
crippled after its accident at Rockville
two days ago, vas hauled ON the avia-
ton field by the automobile of Rex
Smith Frank kastory, the pilot, was
a passenger in the auto. 1t will be
necessary to rebuild the aerOplane, as
one wing is smashed and the skids,
wheels, and steering planes have been
taken off.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
POLICEMAN FIRES
GUN At NICKELS
IN A BARROOM
Officer Howard Brady Is AF.
rested for Demonstration.
RIOT CALL is SENT IN

A fusillade of shots, coming with the
announcement that a hobo army will
invade Washington" set the police of
the Third precinct on their feet yes
terday afternoon and sent all minions of
the law who heard the roar of musketry
to a saloon at Twenty-second street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
There Special Park Policeman How
ard Brady was captured and charged
with being the attacking party" who
caused the army of defense to turn
out in such numbers He had merely
been trying his ann" he explained, with
a new weapon. Unbadged, but still
uniformed, Brady was marched to the
Third precinct station,
Put in Station Cell.
The prisoner in No. cell. with the
policeman's uniform on" yelled the
desk sergeant to the turnkey. lis
charged with discharging firearms in
a public place"
Brady. who has served more than
thirty years in the United States army
obtained a position as park policeman
about a month ago. He is about fifty
years old. and very demonstrative
when engaged in an argument Inas-
much as several imbibers OF alcoholic
liquors questioned the shooting ability
of the policeman, he stole into the
saloon of G. F. Reed. at Twenty second
street and Pennsylvania avenue, to
demonstrate.
Several nickels and dimes placed at
the end of the bar rail. after the gen
tlemen present had a few drinks, were
shot from their places by the police
man. AS the bang. hang, bang of
the revolver startled every one within
by the reserves of the Third precinct,
gathered at the front OF the saloon.
Brady was standing in front of the
place calmly putting on a cigar. Police
man Pat Creagh was also standing in
front on his prancing horse. Several
policemen on motorcycles were also there
while patrolmen on foot also answered
the call
Whats the matter on the inside"
said the policemen in a chorus to Brady
Don't know" he answered Some
trouble I guess"
The proprietor appeared at the door
and explained the shooting Then the
march of Brady in his uniform to the
station house followed. He was later
released on q deposit of 800 collateral.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
MISS HoUGHToN IMPROVED.
Another Operation, However, May
Yet Be Necessary.

Miss Alice v. Houghton. the clerk in
the Census Office who had her scalp
almost torn off by a revolving shaft in
the tabulating room last January, is re-
ported to be improving rapidly, although
the possibility of Nanother operation is
not entirely removed. Members. of the
family last night said she was greatly
improved, but that they cared to make
no statement.
For months after the accident Miss
Houghton lay in Emergency Hospital
in a dangerous condition. Friends of the
young woman volunteered offers of cuti
Gle, which was grated on the head of
the patient. but several operations were
necessary to complete the recovery. Miss
Houghton is now convalescent at her
home, 2Ol1 Columbia road northwest. Her
brother Carlos Houghton, is employed
at the Public Library.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
Son of Marc KIa,y weds.

New York, Sept. New Rochelle
society was taken by surprise to-day
when announcement was made that
Miss Marjorie Relyea. the eighteen
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles NJ. Relyea, has been the wife
of Joseph Klaw, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marc Klaw, since February 2S last. The
brides father is an artist, and Mr.. Klaw
is the son of the theatrical manager.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
GIVE TEA ON YACHT.
President and Mrs. Taft Entertain
Summer Colony.

Ilesboro. Me-, Sept. 2.-President and
Mrs. Taft this afternoon entertained at
tea on board the Mayfiower, the mem
bers of this fashionable and wealthy
colony. The occasion was one of a
number of social functions following
the arrival of the President and his
party at Dark Harbor to-day.
Charles Dana Gibson entertained the
President at his summer home on Sew
en- Hundred Acre Island this afternoon.
The other guests included Mrs. Taft
Horace w. Taft. Mrs. Thomas Mex
Laughlin, and Miss Mabel Boardman.
The Mayfiower will sail for Beverly
tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
WILL BRING GIRL BACK.
Detective Baur Goes to Norfolk to
Get Nellie Nolan.

Detective Baur left for Norfolk, Va,
last night to bring back seventeen-year-
old Nellie Nolan, who ran away from
her home in this city about a week ago.
The Nolan girl was arrested in Nor
folk at the instigation of the local police,
Miss Nolan lived with her parents at
235 Tenth street southeast. Her mother
requested Capt. BOardman, chief of de-
tectives, to locate the girl. A charge of
incorrigibility has been lodged against
her and she will be made to answer this
charge in the Juvenile Court.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
DRIER GIRL COMES HOME.
The Effort to Prosecute TrumbuII-
smith for Bigamy Is on.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. Sept. MARY Drier, who
came over with her sister, Katherine,
supposedly to obtain evidence for the
prosecution of Edward TrumbuIl-Smith
for bigamy, sailed alone to-day on the
Mauretania, having abandoned the
project. Her sister did not see her of.
She has decided to remain in England
and bury herself in art. She will go
to Trouville, France, to Join Frank
BrangwYnes art class there. Mary
Drier said: We won't prosecute Mr..
TrumbulI-Smith criminally. That's all
l can say"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
WOMAN IS SENTENCED.
White Slave Case at Salisbury At
tracts Wide Attention.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. n. c.. Sept. 2.-Five years in
the State penitentiary was the sentence
passed this afternoon by Judge Daniels
on Mrs. jamie Noel. of Lexington, con-
victed yesterday in Rowan Superior
Court of the abduction of Arabell Gibbs
aged thirteen. also of Lexington.
The husband has been given fifteen
years for the same offense and the couple
will to go to the State prison together.
The trial attracted wide attention on
account of the white slave traffic.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
). S. Dert. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

U. .. DeTt. OF AsHcllture' weather Dureau.
Washington. Saturday. September >, bis p m.
The indications that the weather will be gen
orally fair Sunday and Monday Throughout the
country. except that showers probable on the
South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The weather will
be cooler Sunday in New England and the Middle
Atlantic States. the Lower Lake region, the Ohio
and Middle Mississippi valleys. and a change to
warmer weather is probably Monday in the north
EN- Plains States. In other parts Of the country
temperature changes will be unimpOTtant