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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
FIRST WATER BOND
INTEREST IS PAID
Check Amounting 10 $i5f5 Sent
Compton & Co., Of st. Louis
Interest Paid Until
December 1.

The first interest on the 1000
bond issue Of Waterworks I'm
provement District No. 2, was paid
Friday by the waterworks COM
mission, a check for $i5i5 being
sent to Compton g. Company
of st. Louis, who hold the
bonds. This paid the interest TO
December 1. The next payment
will be due next July, when $1,000
of the water tax will be applied to
the principal and interest.
The bill of Compton & Company
| for the first interest was near
$1,000, and was to pay from July
4 to December 1, but as the money
for the bonds was not received I'M
til in the month of August, the
commissioners declined to pay in
terest for full time.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
BLIND TO THE LAST
Weekly Letter Sent Out by Fed
Grafton of Labor Ridiculed Brib-
cry CHARGE as "FPame-up."

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2.-Al-
most simultaneously with the con-
fession of the accused men in Los
Angeles, there was mailed from
American Federation of Labor
headquarters a weekly news letter
summarizing events of Importance
in the labor world during the past
few days, and ridiculing the pro
ceedings in Les Angeles. The letter
says:
in order that further newspa-
per notoriety may be secured TO
bolster up the prosecutions in the
Mcnamara case, another scheme
has been unearthed, according to
the press dispatches, by the lieu
tenants of the various hostile en-
ployers associations in their effort
to railroad the accused men to the
gallows. The dispatches stated that
man employed by the defense to
investigate the character and inter
est of intended jurors has been de-
tected in an act of bribing prospect
I've jurors and the beneficiary has
also been detected with his pockets
bullying with the coin of the realm.
Interest for some time has been
tagging in the prosecution. News
paper space has been curtailed and
IN order to continue the trial of the
case IN the daily press, the latest
innovation became necessary"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
THE MCNAMARA CONFESSION.

When Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.,
fore his electrocution for wife
murder a few days ago confessed
his guilt, it was a great relief to
many who thought there was a
chance that an innocent man was
put to death.
But, compared TO this, the con-
fession OF James and John McNa-
mara that they were guilty of the
dynamiting charged against them,
was of overwhelming import, be-
cause this great battle over the
guilt or innocence OF the McNa-
maras had developed into a battle
between the organized labor of the
nation and the powerful force at
work TO keep labor in subsection.
And one great feature that stood
out plainest of all. was that, had
the McNamaras been convicted
without this confession, not all the
logic reason and fact brought forth
would have convinced hundreds of
thousands of honest Americans that
capital had not dragged innocent
men TO the gallows in furtherance
of its fight against labor's united
power. In other words, that a great
plot had been Matched and perjury,
crookedness and vile corruption
used to convict innocent men of
a dastardly crime for the sole pur-
pose Of breaking up and destroying
a labor union, the Iron Workers of
America.
With such belief abroad in the
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
THE BRIBERY CASE
District Attorney Fredericks Be-
Iieved TO Have Full Story
From Franklin.

Los Angeles, Dec. Bert H
Franklin, once United States dep
uty marshal and chief detective for
the Mcnamara defense until his ar
rest on a charge Of bribing a jury
talesman, is reported to have con-
fessed, has been commonly reported
at the courthouse and hall of rec
ords all day.
Captain Fredericks, district at
torney, when asked about it, re-
fused to deny it. He said he would
not discuss it. but he has hereto
fore unhesitatingly denied false re-
ports, and his attitude today on the
subject Of the Franklin confession
leads to the belief that the rport
is true.
Il can't discuss that question al
the present." he said. but when
all the facts in the case are known
there will be bigger surprise than
that caused by the Mcnamara con-
fession."
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

ASSESSED IN TWO STATES.
John L, Davis Asks County Judge
for Information.

want to say few words in The
Mena Star in regard TO my beinl
assessed on the delinquent list. The
people of Polk county who reaC
The Star know that | came back
from Oklahoma after tax assessing
was over.
After a short time went to work
at the American slate quarry and
one of my neighbors came along
with authority to assess delinquents
and told me he was assessing taxes
| gave mine in, thinking the assess
or came around to see people here
just as is the custom in Oklahoma,
where the assessor comes to your
door to assess you. want the peo-
pie of Polk county to knew that
am not trying to beat my taxes, but
coming here after tax assessing,
don't think the delinquent law APP
plies to my case. would have
given in my taxes if had been here.
| did give in in Oklahoma.
Now | want the Judge of Polk
county to let me know, through The
Star, what | will have to do about
this matter. | would be glad to
hear from anyone who is interest
ed in the right and wrong in the
case. have never heard of one
like it before.
John T. Davis.
Big Fork, Ark.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
The Leading Photograph Gallery

For the latest and best Photograph
work and Kodak Finishing in the
city. See the fine line OF folders.
He also carries a complete line OF
fresh Photograph and Kodak Sup
plies: Kodaks ana Cameras for
sale and rent. See the line line OF
Picture frames-round, oval
French oval and sgmare-all sizes
and styles kept in stock. Frames
made to order and as ordered; 100
different patterns OF n lulding LOT
you TO pick from. He c rries me
line of framed and unfr med dining
room, parlor bedroom Iictures; al
30 Elk. Odd Fellow, Mason, Madona.
Cupid and religious moltoes; gooo
models TO paint from. Water ana
oil paints and brushes, oil canvas
paper for water and ersyon WORK
typography outfits and material
post card and photo albums. PEN
ellis. pens, ink. tablets. calling cares,
post cards. etc. Remember INC
place Call and see the stock iof
yourself. Phone No. 20. beFf hii~
Eebrand. the Leading photoerapneI..
fAa 1~f~er Ktrs45 -1~&<~><u
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

torney said constituted "a stone
wall" would have been character
lied as an outrage on justice and
"a verdict secured by conspiracy
and perjured testimony" by every
Socialist paper and Socialist orator
in the United States.
This confession Of guilt will do
more towards curbing the tendency
to destroy property and human life
in labor troubles than a dozen con-
victions on trial.
1t is a lesson to the American
public which cannot be overesti-
mated and will not soon be for
gotten.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

No one can accuse Judge Shaver
with making much noise in his
campaign for Congress, but those
who have gone fishing with him
know he also has a quiet way OF
getting the ashland knows how to
cook EN- when he gets them. He
probably will get the votes, too, and
after he gets them he'll know how
TO make a first-class Congressman.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
rnE K. 9. S. AND KANSAS CITY.

While Southwestern railroads
have been discriminating in favor
of st. Louis and against Kansas
City in granting low rates to visit
ing merchants, one line alone has
stood by this city. The only low
merchants rates TO Kansas Cit'
have been made by the Kansas
City Southern.
One good turn deserves another
Remember the name of the friendly
road--the Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Star.
The friendship of Kansas City for
a single line of railroad certainly
will mean much TO that road, es-
pecially situated as is the Kansas
City Southern-an such words as
those above will go a long ways
toward calling attention to the one
good turn that deserves another.
And the Kansas City Southern is
doing much for Mena in advertis-
ing its advantages, but how our
hearts would warm up to that rail-
road and its officials if it would
give us the lift that would come with
freight rates as favorable as il
grants other points on its line that
really do not give it as much bust
ness as does Mena.
Such an arranement would pul
Mena ON the map as a flrst-class
distributing point, for which its To-
cation especially fits it, and soor
we would have a goodly increases
in number and prosperity of oul
wholesale and jobbing concerns.
Now, really, wouldn't that be {
fine Christmas or New Years gift?
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
DEATH, LABOR SAYS
The Demand, Now That McNamaras
Have Confessed, Is, Give
Them the Limit"

Organized labor, outraged and
ceived. is everywhere demanding
that the hand of the law be laid
heavily on the men responsible for
the dynamite outrages in Los An
geles. Labor believed the McNa-
maras innocent. 1t was regarded as
the duty of the unions to see that
the brothers were not prosecuted
Now that the confessions have
shown how basely the cause OF
labor has been imposed upon,
unions throughout the country are
advocating that the punishment be
made to fit the crime.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

American Federation Of Labor, re-
nndiating them utterly and charg-
ing that they and their allies had
personally assured him of their IN
nocence, the sheriff ordered thai
the message be not communicated
TO them.
"They are in bad enough shape
as it is" he said.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

PROF. w. r. sHINN authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for the
office OF Assessor OF Polk County. sub
ject TO the action of the Democratic
primaries.
w. NJ. DARWIN authorizes the an.
nouncement of HIS candidacy for the
office of Assessor Of Polk County
subject TO the action Of the Dem
ocratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
Don't Want Such Men.

Indianapolis, Dec. 2.-That the
Mcnamara brothers should be
hanged, not imprisoned, was the
conviction expressed today in
statements mady by officials of
three national labor organizations
that have headquarters in this city.
1.-THE McNamaras took human
life mad, just as many other case,
the penalty should be for life," de-
clared Frank Duffy, national secre-
tary of the Carpenters and Joiners'
Union. ''They deluded us, and we
went down in our pockets for them
We don't want such men in organ
lied labor"
Can't Hang Them Too High.
TITS awful" said J. w. Dougher-
ty, international secretary of the
Bookbinders' Union. "As far as ]
am concerned, they can't hang
them up too high TO suit me-"
w. J. Spirr, secretary to James
NJ. Lynch, president of the Interna-
tional Typographical Union, who is
out of town, said he would speak
for Mr.. Lynch when he said that
Hanging was none too good for an
archists such as the McNamaras."
He added:
ut is crime against unionism
as we'll as humanity. They deserve
the extreme penalty"
Union labor has learned les
son." said w. D. Huber, president
of the Carpenters and Joiners
Union. I'm the future we will look
into cases like this little deeper
before we dig down into our peck
els"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
ron COUNTY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

PROF. W. T. ADAMS authorizes IN.
announcement OF hts candidacy for the
Office Of County SUPERINTENDENT -,
Schools. subject to the action OF ~
Democratic primaries.
J. ID. HOLMAN authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
once OF County Superintendent Of
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

1t is quite evident that organized
labor very much needed the jar
given ii by the Mcnamara disclos-
ures. II had too many members
within its folds in whom too much
confidence was reposed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
KANSAS CITYANs LOCATE.
Came to Mena Ten Days Ago ant
We're Well Satisfied.

H. c. Locke and C. 4. Brown, who
came TO Mena about 10 days age
from Kansas City, have purchased
the X. r. Ranch property, which il
located west of town, and was
owned by J. W. Trickey. They will
take possession of The farm at once
Mrs. Whitney. mother of Mr.. Locke
aud Mr.. Brown, left for Kansas City
sunday, and viii spend several
weeks attending 60 her business
affairs there, and will then move 10
Mena. II is reported that the con
slderation in the sale was $500.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Really. Governor Donaghey is
getting almost too consideratel For
fear of interfering with Attorney
General Norwood he cancelled two
speaking dates when he learned Hal
was to be in the towns on the days
scheduled.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

II will be noticed that some of
our merchants are getting into the
game of encouraging the movement
to do your Christmas shopping
early" And some private advices
indicate that these merchants are
getting results.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
A REAL HoG BARGAIN.

heeistered Duroc Jersey male, Is
months old. As fne a boar as there
Is in this section: also several
younger males and s0vs. VIII sell
cheap. Also Jersey male calf. Ad-
dress, Star Farm. Aena. Arb.
t7-feT
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

A coated tongue, foul breath and
elogged condition in the bowels
suggests the use of prickly Ash
Bltters. 1t is just suited for such
ailments. w. C. Vandi} err Jackson
Drug 4 Fur. Co., Davis Drug Co,
special agents.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
THE TRUTH ABOUT sLulEo.

Avcdd liquid bluinE. As rsaI
SIMON Pure farce liquid blue =
about the eissss; yet Don't pay FOOD
zonsy for water
Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE IN.
sios tAst's al blue 4 large rAchsrs
criy csnts Washes more eloth,.
ts&H any blue on earth. Makes lam
49, ksEbr AK TOUR unocrn
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
ron REPnEsENTATTvE.

j. r. NEAL authorizes the announce
ment OF his candidacy for the ONCE
subject TO the action of the Democratic
primaries.
JOHN COMBS authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy foT the
office of Representative of Polk Coun-
~, subject to the action of the Dem.
ocratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Really, that Mcnamara confess
sion is an awful mess Of crow for
the Appeal to Reason and some
other unreasonable institutions and
mar,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
ODD FELLOWS ELECTED.
Oscar Thacker Is Noble Grand OF
Local Lodge.

Friday night, December 1, The
annual election OF officers was held
in Mena Lodge No. 1852, |. o. o. F.,
and the following were elected
Oscar Thacker, Noble Grand.
w. f. Schaffer, V. G.
5. l.. Lindsay, Sec.
Mark p. 0lney, Treas.
These and the appointive officers
will be installed the first regular
meeting in January.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

eral stock. located IN Vivian. one
OF the best business points in f.oui..
siana. right in ihe heart aT the
largest on and gas field in the
world. Doing a good cash husi-
ness. Would consider a good small
farm. Don't answer unless Won
mean business. and give full par
iieniars "a first letter. Have good
reason Tor selling. and will give
someone a bargain. Address. Bon
~, VIVIAN. Ia. 49, bwf
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Purify the sewers Of the body
and stimulate The digestive organs
to maintain health, strength and
energy. Prickly Ash Bitters is !
tonic for the kidneys. liver. siom-
aeh and bowels. w. C. vandiver
Jackson Drug & Fur. Co. Davis
Drug Co, special agents.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
ron CIRCUIT CLERK.

FREEMAN l.. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement OF his candidacy for
the office OF Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County. subject TO the action OF the
Democratic "rimaries.
A. G. (Gus) PIRTLE authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

More people coming to Polk coun-
" every ady to enjoy the climate
and water and health. And they
find all three.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Local politics seems to have
taken a layoff-probably waiting
until after Christmas.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
FOR SHERIFF.

J. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
election to the office of Sheriff OF Polk
County. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

FOR COUNTY CLERK.
w. L. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for
County Clerk OF Polk County, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

New and Good Word.
To designate the handling OF q
piece OF work by machinery the word
''mechanipulate' has been coined
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

prickly Ash Bitters whenever the
stomach or bowels are disordercd
II quickly corrects such troubles
and makes you feel bright and
cheerful. w. C. Vandiver, Jackson
Drug 4 Fur. Co, Davis Drug Co,
special agents.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
PERSONAL NOTES

w. S. Brown of Nella was in Mena
on business Friday.
f. r. Bryant of Hatfield was in
the city last week.
w. A. Sandifer of Vandervoort
was in Mena Monday.
w. F. Blansett of Blansett was
trading in Mena Friday.
w. NJ. Taylor of Mountain Fork
was in the city on business Satur-
day.
Mrs. A. J. Pool of Hatfield is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Girls
som.
Forest Ranger G. J. Hiett of
Eagleton was in Mena on business
Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. C. Roach arrived Friday
afternoon to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Stay.
Leroy Neal returned to Howard
Monday, after spending Saturday
and Sunday in Mena.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Christopher
returned Sunday from a few days
visit with relatives and friends at
Wickes.
J. S. Lawrence of Shady was in
Friday with two bales of cotton
He is holding several in hopes OF
better prices.
| ]. r. Neal. candidate for repre-
sentative of Polk county in the next
Legislature, was mixing with Ment
people Saturday.
J. w. Mayes of Stratford, Ok.
is in Mena, coming over to lool
after business and visit friends fol
| a couple OF weeks.
Eugene Dusenbury went K
Eagleton Monday morning, and will
spend several days with his father
and will hunt turkeys.
! Wright Shirley of Board Camp
an old resident of Polk county, diet
saturday night at his home. De
tails of the cause of his death wer'
not learned.
The Rev. f. A. Smell and Mrs
lSnel arrived last week from Wal
dron to make their home in Mena
Mr.. Smell was appointed pastor o
the Nazarene church about DC
tober.
| Prof. w. r. Shinn closed a dea
last week for 80 acres of land a
Ransom, four miles east of Mens
known as the Clarence Husto
Homestead. He bought from Mrs
r. d. Dawson of Ottawa, Kas.
Prof. John Trainer left Wednes
Iday afternoon for a visit in s.
Louis, Mo-, and Danville, I'll. In hi
absence Miss Naoma Wheeler wi
teach his class at Acorn and Mis-
; Nellie petefish will have charge O
Miss Wheeler's primary class.
| Iteotinn FNow,lDv -.
Saturday and reported the weddin
| Thanksgiving day of Fred Ping Q
Mayes, county, Oklahoma, to Mis-
Annie Brandon, daughter Of Mr.. an
Mrs. ]. II. Brandon Of near Hat
field, at the home of the bride. MI
Taylor ofliciated. The young coup
lie are expected soon to leave 70
, Oklahoma, where they will max
their home.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

w. NJ. Taylor of Mountain Fork
was in the city on business Satur-
day.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGREss,

OTIS 7. WIN3O OF De Queen au-
thorizes the announcement OF his
candidacy for Congress in the Fourth
district, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries. SID
JAMES d. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
the office of Congressman of this, the
Fourth Congressional district, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

w. F. Blansett of Blansett was
trading in Mena Friday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

w. A. Sandifer of vandervooT
was in Mena Monday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

f. R. Bryant of Hatfield was ii
the city last week.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07
FOR STATE sENATE,

ELMER ]. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
Senator Of this, the Thirty-third Sem
Of the Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

w. S. Brown of Nella was in Mena
on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Mrs. A. J. Pool of Hatfield is WIS.,
iting her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Girls
som.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Forest Ranger G. ]. Hiett of
Eagleton was in Mena on business
Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Leroy Neal returned to Howard
Monday, after spending Saturday
and Sunday in Mena.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Mrs. NJ. C. Roach arrived Friday
afternoon to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Stay.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Christopher
returned Sunday from few days
visit with relatives and friends at
Wickes.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-12-07

J. S. Lawrence of Shady was in
Friday with two bales of cotton.
He is holding several in hopes of
better prices.
The Press., 1911-06-21
s1Oo,OOO ENDOWMENT.

Considerable curiosity has been felt relative to the cost and maintenance of the hospital, and MT. Johnson is now ready to announce his plans. The building will cost complete $75, 900 and there will be an endowment of $100, 900. pr. Fred P. Batchelder of Boston has been granted the privi- lege of fitting up one room in memory of his father, and 3 similar privilege will be extended to any other person who may so desire. The silver trowe1 presented to MT. and Mrs. Johnson will be placed in handsome case in the hospital in honor of the Masonic order. Relative to the management of the hospital MT. Johnson has also made provision. A board of trustees. including not less than five men and two ladies, will be appointed with. full power. If the donor is spared, he will take full charge until the building is completed. MT. Johnson was much gratifed by the unity of feeling indicated by the large and representative body of citizens present at the exercises, and expresses the wish that the same unity will prevail all through the, years of usefulness which he hopes his gift will insure
The Press., 1911-06-21

the Baptist church with financial aid. At his death he was identified with the Broad street Methodist ChurOh of Columbus, Ohio. In 1871 he married Miss Angie Bartholomew of Bristol. Ct. At time of marriage he was sales man for Wheeler 8 wilson Sewing Machine Go and later gensral agent for company for western Ohio and had offices at Urbana. In 1888 he en. gagged in the life insurance work, hav- ing held the position with the North. western Insurance company until his death. He was a republican and we'll informed on all the questions of she day. His wife died in 1898. Two daughters survive him, Mrs. Burt D.. Clement and Miss Edna B. Marvin, one grandson and one brother. Edwin K. Marvin of Hartford.