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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-16
WRECK OF MAIN
BADLY CORRODED
Hull Full Of Mud and Search for Bodies
viii Not Begin Until Tomorrow.
lBy Associated Press.I

Havana, June 16.-Further parts of
the battleshlp Maine appeared today
badly corroded, making the relocating
of the vessel highly improbable The
whole interior is mud choked and the
search for the bodies of those killed
in the explosion will probably not be-
gin until tomorrow.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-16
sWINDLERs
SAWED OUT OF JAIL
lBy Associated Press. ]

Big Spring, June ia. B. Arm
strong and ]. M. Cooley sawed out of
the jail here last night and escaped.
They are charged with swindling.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-16

In the trouble between the Baldwin
Locomotive Works and its boilermak.
ers, no question of wages is involved.
The strikers simply object to the lay
ing off of 1900 men, declaring the ac-
tion was taken because they had Joined
labor organizations.
1t Is said that labor organizations
throughout the country have little SYM
pathy with the attacks being made by
certain newspapers of the country
against conditions at Ellis island, re.
garding the treatment of incoming
aliens. The newspapers declare that
the immigrants are detained without
cause, that families are cruelty separ.
ated and that these hardships are not
occasional but constant.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-16
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES.

The National Wool Growers asso.
citation says it has no fear of recipro.
city.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

reputation TO the voters of Pike
county for several years, it was the
first opportunity that many OF them
had TO meet him in person and hear
him speak. To meet the senator
and hear him speak is to become
his ardent admirer, and one is i'm
pressed with his pleasing person.
atty and strong character. He has
been regarded in this section of the
state for several years as logical
candidate for congress, and he has
n host of friends and supporters in
pike county who are enthusiastic
in his behalf. One Of them, in
speaking of his candidacy Saturday,
said: Senator Wingo is conceded
TO be especially qualified for the
position he seeks. He is frank and
open in his discussions of public
questions, and the people know that
he is on their side in the present
contest that is being waged to
bring the government back closer
to the people. The two gentlemen
who oppose him are good men and
we'll qualified for judicial position,
but | find that the fact that each of
these opponents has a good position,
with several years yet TO serve at
a good salary, and yet, at the same
time, are reaching out for another
position, is rapidly making votes
for Wingo." bwi
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
PROF. sHINN A CANDIDATE

In the regular place in this paper
will be found the formal announce
ment OF Prof. w. r.. Shinn for the
Office of County Assessor, subject to
the action of the Democratic pri-
maries.
Prof. Shinn needs little introduce
ton to the people of this county,
having been engaged in educational
work here for eight years. though
for six years me also conducted a
farm east of Mena. He has been a
resident of Arkansas since 1890, and
has taught for II years. He has
never held an Office nor before
asked for one. He feels certain
that he can oil the Office of assess
or 10 the satisfaction Of all who
want efficient work and a fair deal,
and on that asks the support Of the
voters.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

When Circuit court convened at
Bentonville, Judge Naples extended
courtesy to Hon. j. C. Floyd, M. G..
Third congressional district, Hon.
f. f. Freeman, who aspires to sue
coed Mr.. Floyd in congress, and
Hon. Hal l.. Norwood, attorney-gen-
eral. There was a large crowd
present, who listened attentively
and eagerly TO the speakers. Mr..
Norwood was at his best, and the
yeomen were with him, from the
demonstration made. He was
cheered to the echo. 1t was clearly
"a Norwood crowd. His structures
on Governor Donaghey for uphold
ing the Turner-Jacobsn tax bill are
ineisively trenchant and replete in
legal deduction, showing its dis
terminating effect. and depicting the
treasury in one executive term did
not exist by any of his predeces-
sors; that the governor wants to
double the value Of the taxable
property of the people by doubling
their burden to demonstrate what
can be accomplished by the SUI
perior knowledge of his business
capacity. that the people do not
ike to have their property expert
menied upon to earthly Governor
Donaghey's wild schemes at their
Iexpense.
From present indication, Hal
Norwood will carry Benton county
with hands down.
He said the only criticism that
he had to make against Joe Robin
son was that he should stay in con-
|gress to help his fellow Democrats
to legislate in the interests of the
American people so as to undo
the evils that the Republicans have
done in congress when they were
lin the ascendency-that this is a
duty which the people should com
lpel him TO attend to.
We have been unable to see
where any Of Governor DD11rsgiiey' !
Iapologists give any valid reason for
| the governors acts resulting in the
depletion Of our state treasury. In
my opinion. If Hal Norwood is ia
Ivored by the people of this state tc
the position he new seeks, his lega
acumen will not permit him tc
ruthlessly depsste the state treas
Jury. feel that he is safe ane
sane on all econog.nc problems af-
fecting the geners interest OF thu
people of Arkansas"
The above is a private letter
hence we withhold the signature
III indicates how streng The peopi'
endorse Norwood for governor
! alma News.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
SHOES! SHOES!

We have some of the most re-
markable bargains we ever offered
in Shoes. It's a waste of money
not to visit our Shoe Department.
$3.50 Shoes $500.
This is a Ladies' Patent Leather
Button Shoe with velvet top.
Special Sale price, pair . $500
$2.25 Shoes $1.75.
This is a Ladies' Fine Vici Lace
or Button Shoe that has never
been offered for less than $3.50.
Our Special Sale price, pair SITS
$500 Mems Shoes $3.50.
This is a mans heavy Tan Calf
Lace Shoe, will wear like iron. You
can't match this shoe under 81 90
to $3.50. Our Sale price, pr $3.50
$3.50 Mems Shoes $500.
This is a special price on Mems
Fine Dress Shoes; comes in all
feathers, patent, vici or gunmetal,
button or lace, all sizes.
Special price, pair. $500
Children's Shoes.
We are without an exception
headquarters for Boys, Girls and
Children's Shoes.
Prices ........ soc to $3.50
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
JEFF DAVIS WANTS
joint CAMPAIGN
But He Wants the "Joints" Very
Short and Is Very Precise in Nam
ing All Conditions Under Which
He viii Meet Brundidge.

Little Rock, Nov. i2.-Senator jeff
Davis has made public the follow
ing letter, addressed to the Hon. S.
Brundidge, who is opposing him for
recollection to the United States
Senate:
Hon. s. Brunridge, Seary. Ark.
Dear Sir:-I have been expect
ing TO hear from you for some time
with reference to the subject OF
Joint canvass for the senatOrshir,
and not having done so address
you this letter, which | shall also
give to the press.
1T is my purpose to begin the
campaign at Beebe, White County,
on Saturday, December 2. My
friends there have been very ur-
gent in their request for the OPEN
ing speech, and | have yielded to
their wishes. / shall be glad to di-
vide time with you, not only there,
but at Morrillton on December 4;
also at any other two places in the
state which you may select, follow
ing consecutively these dates, each
TO have an hour and half in OPEN
ing and thirty minutes for reioin-
der at each of the four speaking
points, alternating. reserve the
right to open and close at Beebe.
after we shall have made these
four speeches then think it best
for the Democratic party, and our
friends generally, that there be no
further joint campaign. | know of
no special issues that there are be-
tween us, except that you want the
office and so do |, and it seems to
me that the only question for the
people to determine is the relative
fitness of each. of us for this high
honor.
IF the people of the State think
you are more worthy of the place
than | am, ii is their duty % elect
you, otherwise not. / have deter
mined to have no more campaigns
of the character that my third race
for governor resulted in. That was
simply campaign OF personal
abuse and personal issues. II there
are any issues between yourself and
me that ought TO be developed, and
of which the people ought to be
advised, we can certainly do this
in four speeches. If you do not
care to enter into this arrangement,
withdraw any offer of a joint
campaign at all. However, | would
be glad that you would agree to
the same if it suits your convent
|ence to do so.
IF you accept this proposition,
please indicate the places and dates
so that I may thoroughly advertise
the same.
with my very highest personal
regards, beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
JEFF DAVIS"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

When James Buchanan came to
the presidency in 1867 he had the
support of a united party. His adj
ministration promised TO be sue
Icessful. When he retired from Of
flee in 1864 his party and his coun-
| try were divided and his supporters
were confined chiefly to the office
holders whom he had appointed.
Buchanan made many mistakes,
most OF which are more easily seen
now than they were at that time.
| His fundamental error, however,
was his inability TO perceive that a
conflict was in progress which ad-
mitted of no peaceful solution.
Compromises had done their best
and their worst. Neutrality was
lno longer possible. Concessions
TO one side or the other angered
many and satisfied none. He was
hated at the North because he
showed too much consideration for
the South. He was hated at the
South because he did not show
more. A Jackson might have mas
tered the situation for a time, but
a Buchanan, never.
Taft's administration resembles
that of Buchanan in many ways.
10 has been on the down grade
from the beginning. II has failed
as completely as Buchanan's did
to measure the depth and breadth
|of the political, moral, social and
economic forces with which it has
been confronted. II has enraged
progressive Republicans and DEM
ocrats by standing in the last ditch
with the tariff-pampered trusts. 1t
has maddened the trusts by en-
forcing the laws against them. II
ibid not help Buchanan TO summon
Stanton and Dix into his cabinet. II
has not helped Taft to make places
for Stimson and Fisher.
There was nothing for presi-
dent of the United States TO do in
i857-6i but stand for the Union.
Whatever other men might think
and do, he was sworn. There was
nothing for Taft TO do in the years
Towering his first term but fight for
tax reduction and tariff reform.
Whatever the privileged class that
/ is all too powerful in his party
might think or do, he was pledged
by platform and by speech.
In contest between freemen
those who would have honor and
fame must take one side or the
other. These are not pillow fights.
They involve issues that are bound
TO effect the whole course Of his
tory. To blow hot and to blow cold,
to refine arguments, to exaggerate
difficulties. and, above all, to find
excuses either in natural desire
Ito trim or in false idea of political
Iexpediency for a kind of impartial
ty that pleases nobody, is to rush
|headlong upon defeat and obloquy.
Buchanan went out of Office
mourned only by his DANTE office
holders. Is the same fate reserved
for Walliam Howard Taft?--St.
Louis Republic.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
LADIES' CLOAK AND SUIT
DEPARTMENT.
200 Garments at Big Reduction.

200 Garments at Big Reduction.
Ladies' and Misses Strictly
Tailored and Fancy Trimmed
Suits, reduced fully one-fourth to
one-third regular price.
Ladies' and Misses Strictly
Tailored and Fancy Trimmed
Suits, made of all-wool mixture,
serges and broadcloths, which sold
up to $500, reduced to the spec
ial price of ........ $1,000
Ladies' and Misses, strictly
Tailored and Fancy Trimmed
Suits, made of Atwood mixture,
serges and broadcloths, which sold
up to $3.50, reduced to the special
price Of Observation-Disclosures. $l2.5O
Ladies' and Misses Strictly
Tailored and Fancy Trimmed
Suits, made of all-wool mixtures,
serges and broadcloths, which
sold up to $3.50, reduced to the
special price of ........$l 3. so
Ladies' and Misses Strictly
Tailored and Fancy Trimmed
Suits, made Of all-wool mixtures.
serges and broadcloths, which sold
up to $500, reduced to the spe-
cial price of........ $500
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
A WISE PLAN.

The plan which has been inang-
nratesl which has .o= iisss oh5iiesst line
employments + competent man
to advertise Mena and Polk county.
If properly carried out. will be one
OF the best investments ever made
ia Mena.
Polk county has too long hid is
light under bushel. al we ak
realize .s:si The way io LEI The out
side world see us is 10 shine the
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

This seasons newest models,
many styles, made with pennant
collar and large revers. Materials
are new fancy mixtures, dag
onals, Heavy Serges, Broadcloths,
Kerseys and Meltons. Prices are
from $3.50 to $500
Full Length, Semi-ftting Coat,
made of Black, Blue, Green or
Castor Melton; also Black or Navy
Coating with hairline stripe. Good
fitting coat with graceful lines.
Sizes Ia, 16 and 18 for Misses and
Little Women; "a to A for Ladies'
Special price, each. 1910. $3.50
Full length semi-fitting Coat,
made of new diagonal and fancy
Mixture Coatings in tan or gray.
Coat is made with new large re-
vers and trimmed with velvet to
match. Sizes Ia, 16 and Is for
Misses and Little Women, 81 to "A
for Ladies. Special price,
each S6.5U
Full length semi-ftting Coat,
made Of Salts Caracul, large shawl
collar, faced with Caracul and
lined throughout with good quail
ity Black Mercerized Sateen.
Sizes IA, 16 and 18 for Misses and
Little Women, 81 to Al for Ladies.
Special price, each. .... $3.50
Coat, same as above, lined
throughout with assorted colors;
good quality satin. Special
price, each $lO.w
Full length semi-fitting Coat
made Of Salts Silk Plush, with
large shawl collar, faced with
plush and lined throughout with
assorted colors of good quality
satin. Coat fastens with three
large silk frogs. Sizes IA, 10 and
Is for Misses and Little Women,
"a to "A for Ladies. Spe-
cial price, each. .Sl2.5U
Full length semi-fitting Coat,
made. of Salts Silk Plush, large
shawl collar. Coat is faced with
Silk Plush and lined throughout
with a good quality of Black Mer-
cerized Sateen, self-covered but
tons. Sizes Ia, 16 and Is for Mis-
ses and Little Women, 81 to A for or
Ladies. Special price -. slS.UU
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
COTTON TAFFETA
PETTICO.1TS.

Cotton Taffetta Petticoat. IL
inch knife pleated flounce; black
only; assorted 3S-inch to 43-inch
lengths. Regular 75c retailer.
Special Sale price, each. 4sc
Special 2-dozen lot Cotton Petit
coats, assorted sateen. Carnation
taffeta and Heatherbloom. BLACK
and colors. Average regular sell
ing price $3.50. Sale price. CSC
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

light" and il is going TO take money
to buy oil.
Someone must do this, and to
do il properly. whoever undertakes
it must be paid.
We believe that the county and
city will derive greet benefit from
the work, and that everyone who
wishes to upbuild the county and
city will do his part.--The Polk
County Democrat.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
WInao in Pike County.

Referring 10 the joint debate be-
tween the candidate Tor congress
at Delight. in pike county. a pike
county paper says:
Senator Otis +. Wineo. one Of
the candidates for congress who
spoke Al Delight Saturday. made a
fine impression on the crowd Al
though ne has osen we'll known BY
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
FL. JOHNSON ANNOUNCES.

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement of Freeman l.. Johnson
for the office of Circuit Clerk of
Polk County.
Everybody who has been in Polk
county year or more knows Mr..
Johnson, or least should know him,
for in his capacity as Assessor he
comes most directly in contact with
the people as taxpayers.
And il is safe TO say that in this
association Mr.. Johnson has made
friends, and many Of them, who
will be glad TO aid him to attain a
better place, even il not of more
responsibility. They know him as
courteous and kind under all con-
ditions, honest and efficient. And
that is the kind Of man that it pays
to place in charge of the public's
business.
When the state tax commissioners
were in Mena and examined the as
sessment, they complimented Mr..
Johnson highly on the way he had
done his work, saying it was the
best they had found in the state.
Should Mr.. Johnson be chosen as
Circuit Clerk, there will be no oc-
casion to doubt but the Office will
We we'll and efficiently filled, and
sirat every man, woman or child
having business in that Office will
receive courteous treatment.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

prickly Ash Bitters can be de-
pended upon to cure the kidneys,
correct the urine, strengthen the
stomach and relieve backache. w.
C. yandiver, jackson Drug and Fur
niture and Davis Drug Co, special
agents.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

II will be 100 years before in
writing the date, you can use
ii-ii-ii. And you can't even do
il then unless you come back"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

ELMER J. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy Tor
senator Of this. the Thirty-third SEN
aforial district, subject 20 tho action
OF the Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
roR CIRCUIT CLERK.

FREEMAN L. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement OF his candidacy for
the ONCE Of Circuit Clerk Of Polk
County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
ron SHERIFF..

J. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for re-
election to the Office Of Sheriff OF Polk
County, subject 20 the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

Large flocks of wild geese are
flying southwark these days. And
that is the way they prove they
are not such geese after all.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
ron nrpprsENrATTvE.

]. II. NEAL authorizes the announce
ment OF his candidacy for. the once
OF Representative OF POLK county.
primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

RI you are a merchant and want
people to begin their Christmas
shopping early. you can best show
them through The Star.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
&c COTTON FLANNEL 3alc

We have few pieces left from
our former sale of this &c Brown
Cotton Flannel that we will sell as
long as it lasts at, per yard. .3Mc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
ron COUNTY CLERK.

w. /. PARKER authorized the an
nouncenent OF his candidacy for
County Clerk OF Polk County. subject
to the action OF the Democratic prt-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
TIC PERCALES SC

Double-fold Percales, all colors,
regular TIC grade, per yard. sc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
SC CALICO 3Hc

One case of American Prints,
light and dark styles, short
lengths, worth &c in the piece. Sale
price per yard. .3Hc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
ron COUNTY ASSESSOR.

PROF w. r.. sHTNN authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for the
office of Assessor Of Polk County, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
primaries,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
loo COTTON PLANNED I've

We offer 10 pieces regular Toe
grade of Bleached Cotton Flannel,
at per yard. TIC
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
COTTON PIECE GOODS.

Such as is needed in every home
today at reduced prices.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

plnsr--Chicken croQusttss-and
say. have plenty q thick white gravy
over EN-" Waiter (caIlfng out)--
Two mountain peaks with heavy ava
lanchesi"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

JAMES d. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement OF HIS candidacy for
the ONCE of Congressman Of this, the
Fourth Congressional district, subject
10 the action OF the Democratic pri-
mariea.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
&c DOMESTICS SC

One bale of smooth finish yard
wide LII Brown Domestic, regular
&c grade, on sale, per yard. i. DC
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
EXTRA SPECIALS.

Mems High Grade Dollar Over
alls. Sale price. ......... S5c
Ladies 1Oc grade Black Hose;
extra Sale price, pair. .. &c
Mems Heavy Gray and Brown
Mixed Sox, never sold for less than
8 pairs for 25c. We give 4
pairs for ............. Zoe
Ladies Heavy Fleece Lined
Union Suits, bleached Or half
bleached; worth 75c. Sale
price, garment ..... 4Sc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
1Sc BED TICK 15c.

Nothing better made than
Amoskeag A. c. A. Tick for hold
ing feathers. We will sell five
pieces, at per yard. ...... .15c
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

Have you begun your Early
Christmas ShoppingS
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

Fon CONGRESS-.

OTIS II. wIN0o of DE Queen au-
thorizes the announcement OF MS
candidacy for Congress In the Fourth
district. subject 10 the action OF the
Democratic primaries. SEQ
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
1Oc DUCK SUITING &c

25 Pieces Bookfold Suitings, o.
inch, Greys, Tans, Browns and Me
dunn Blue Mixtures. ..... &c
10 pieces Woven Dress Cham
brays, Mixtures of Pink, Blue,
Grey, Tan, Red and Green. Tie
20 pieces Fleece Lined Flannel
cites, 27-inch. The seasons latest
designs, colored grounds and
stripes, Persian figures, small fig
ures. Also Black and White and
Borders .Sf3c
25 pieces Mercerized Fall Novel
ty Suitings, in plaids, checks and
stripes, browns, wines, garnets,
navy blue, green. This is one of the
seasons best selling fabrics 15c
WOOL DRESS GOODS.
10 pieces Henrietta, 36-inch Half
Wool, Seal Brown, Golden Brown,
Slate, Medium Blue, Light Navy,
Tan, Myrtle, Olive, Mode. 25c
10 pieces Henrietta, High-Col-
ored, 36-inch. Light Blue, Pink,
Old Rose ............. 25c
5 pieces Fancy Weave Dress
Goods, Half Wool, Solid Colored,
Cream, Tan, Cadet, Rose, Reseda,
NAVY and Black. .......... 35c
Is pieces Dress Goods, 36-inch,
consisting of Mohairs, Fancy Pan
amas, Cashmeres, Henriettas, as
sorted, including Creams, Light
Blues, Pinks, Old Rose. ... .45c
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

THERE is no argument necessary to convince the av
l erage man or that the prices named In this
AID the Lowest that have been made by any house
in Mena Read. Compare, and bring this AID with you
to our store, and you will not be disappointed
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16
MEMS AND BOYS SUITS
AND OVERCOATS.

Ii you fail to see our line Oh
Suits and Overcoats you lose as
much as we do. 1t will be pleas
ure to show you, whether you buy
or not.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-16

25 Pieces Bookfold Suitings, %
inch, Greys, Tans, Browns and Me
dunn Blue Mixtures. .... &c