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The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
THE REFUGEES LOST HEAVILY
Americans Tell OF Robbery and De-
struction of Property in Mexico.

Mazatlan, Mex, May 25.-The
transport Buford, which arrived
here yesterday, sailed this morning
and is due at San Diego early
Wednesday.
Refugees from the extreme south
report a strong anti-American feel
ing as prevalent. George A. Good
rich, owner of a large plantation
near Sanborn, suffered an immedi-
ate loss of $4,000 besides the
burning of his property. He was
forced by bandits to give up his
money, iewelry and horses. They
gave him an hour 10 do so and then
leave the country on penalty of be-
ing killed with his family.
All the refugees are OF the opin-
ion that intervention is the only
solution of the trouble, but they
say if the United Stataes does in
tervene the Americans in the in
terror will be in great danger.
j. A. Chase and a party of nine
left RefoIfna, Oaxaca, when rebels
began burning the town, which was
totally destroyed. II took them
mine days to make the trip TO Sa-
lima Cruz, and they found every
town and home along the railway
destroyed.
Judge H. T. Payne and business
associates were made to walk out Of
Ameca, Jalimmo, and leave all
property, including expensive min
ing machinery, unprotected.
When J. p. Scott and party of q
left Jalisco, Chiapas, the federal
prefcet openly stated that he was
sorry to see the "Gringoes' leave,
because "he would rather make
mince meat of them" There was
considerable demonstration against
the party.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
TO REBUILD BURNED SCHOOL
Vomble Educational Board Also
Endorses Curfew Law.

Womble, May 27.--The Board Of
Education was reorganized by the
election of w. Il. Womble, presi-
dent; O. o. Womble, secretary, and
b. Robbins, treasurer. Materials
were ordered for the reconstruc-
ton OF the Womble State High
school, destroyed by fire last De-
cember.
The proposed curfew law was en-
dorsed and suspension Of the dray
tax recommended insofar as it af-
fecis hauling Of school material.
Miss Nina Stewart Of Okalona,
was re-elected teacher in the pri-
mary department of the public
school.
Every vote taken was UNANIMOUS,
and the greatest harmony and en-
thusiasm obtains regarding the
prospects for the next school year.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
Some Language. This.

Washington, May 2S. Discussing
the Titanic disaster in the senate
today, Senator Rayner Of Maryland
denounced the United States adj
miralty and navigation laws as IAN
incongruous collection of antiquat-
ed statutes, which should be re-
pealed and re-enacted SO as to
meet the necessities of ocean inter-
course of the present day.
Senator Rayner dwelt at length
on the "lesson of religious faith
that the Titanic disaster should
have taught, and asserted that the
country needs severe lessons that
will strengthen the pillars and al
tars Of its faith
Senator Rayner urged legislation
that would make the controlling
officials Of corporations criminally
responsible for the careless and
negligent management of the cor
pofation they control.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
.TOPAclFY OROzCO
WILL GUST MANERO
Reported That Minority OF Mexican
Congress VIII Submit to Prop
osition TO Leader OF Insuu-
cnls-SnXing Own Heads.


chihuahua, Mex. May 2S.-0roz-
cos promise to recognize the pres
ent national congress in return for
assistance IN removing Madero
from the presidency may be made
the basis of negotiations for peace
in the republic.
Unofficial adyices have been re-
ceivcd to the eject that emissaries,
representing the controlling faction
in congress, are now on the way to
confer with 0rozeo, and that the
group represented has agreed TO
propose to Orozco that il he will
recognize congress that body will
In return remove Madero.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
MEXICAN REBELS
ANGRY WITH u. S.
Resent Fact That This Country Will
Not Allow the Expectation Of
Arms and Ammunition, of
Which They Are Short.

Chihuahua, Mex, May 27.-The
Mexican rebels are rapidly rum
ming out of ammunition and feeling
against the United States for pre-
venting expectation Of arms inlo
Mexico runs high in the rebel zone.
Lack of ammunition is one Of the
principal reasons why the insurrec-
tos have retreated before the ad-
vancing federals.
The rebels have evacuated near
ly $50 miles of territory along the
Mexican Central lines and Gen.
Orozco, who arrived here today, is
mastering his men in an effort to
check the federals at Bachimba.
This is a naturally fortified place
with plenty of water, lack Of which
made fighting heretofore difficult.
The exact position Of the federals
is not known here, but they are
believed to be near Jiminez, i50
miles south, which has been evac-
uated by the rear guard of the
rebels, charged with the task of
wrecking the railroad and burning
bridges.
Should the rebels be defeated at
Bachimba and driven out Of Chi
huahua it is practically certain
they will split into small bands and
harass the government in guerilla
warfare until such time as they
can gather ammunition for a con-
centrated stand.
The rebels have about 5000 men
in this vicinity, losses in the re-
treat having been comparatively
few. Only 65 men have been re-
ported missing by the commanders
since the battle at Rellano. There
are hardly any sick, but about $50
wounded are in the hospitals.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
INDORSES THE
PARCELS POST
Postmaster General Hitchcock Says
Only Injury by the Measure
Would Be to the Ex-
press Companies.

Washington, May 27.-unquali-
fled approval of the Bourne Parcels
post Bill was given by Postmaster
General Hitchcock to the senate
postofllce committee and made
public yesterday.
The consolidation of the third
and fourth classes Of mail matter
would greatly facilitate the admin
istration Of mail matter, the post
master general said. The delivery
of parcels to the limit of II pounds
on all rural routes, and within the
delivery limits of free carrier Oh
fees was likewise approved as
economical and convenience 70
the public. u
The establishment of units OF
area of invariable dimensions on
the basis of latitude and longitude,
and various charges for the several
zones was referred to as certain 10
lessen the cost of transportation, 10
stimulate the general trade in small
wares. increase postal revenues,
and pave the way for other postai
reforms.
I'm my Judgment" the postmast-
er-ceneral concluded. "the pro-
nosed measures will benefit an
rlasses of The people except those
carriers now engaged in the business
81 transporting small wares. Mhile
ma patronage Of these will be less
ened n will have the effect 70 limit
lheir business 10 the more weiehls
freight which Is distinctly inc
husiness Of such carriers.
Neither The house nor senate hAa
acted 0n The bili.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
INED THAT THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SHALL LEAD ALL
HAS MANY GRANDPARENTS.
Baby Born Recently at Potter Is
the Fifth Generation LIVING.

I. h. pigg Of Potter was in Mena
Tuesday and reported the birth
"a son at his home. The baby is
fortunate IN having many grand
parents living. Mrs. pigg's parents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bates Of
Potter. Mr.. Bates parents are Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Bates Of Ink.
They are the great grandparents
OF the baby Mrs. Bates parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks Of
Powder Springs, Ga, are both living
and IN good health. Mr. Brooks is
over 100 years old, and his wife is
very close to a hundred.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
Rrothers United in Death.

Savannah. Ca. May 24.-hisis.ss
from his seat in the church where
his brothers funeral was being
held, kissing his aunt and sister
tenderly. Samuel Brannon, well
known young farmer living near
Acree. Ga, walked out doors and
blew his brains out in the church
ward yesterday. Since the death Of
his brother. John Brannon on Tues
dav. Samuel Brannon has been
overcome with grief. Funeral
nreparaiions were hastily made aud
The two brothers were buried side
hN side.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30

NEpHEN OF J. DAVIS DYING.
Brother of Widow OF the Late
Joseph Pulitzer.

Colorado Springs. Colo. May 26.--
William L. Davis. nephew Of the
late Jefferson Davis. Is dying of
paralysis in hospital at Tuscon,
according to telegram received
here yesterday by ]. Addison Hayes.
Mr.. Davis is 90 years old. and is
brother Of Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Of
Now York. widow Of tho, late pro-
prielor Of The New York World. He
came to Colorado il 1910, and
mined with success here.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
A Freak Egg.

II. Il. Land. who lives Just north
0f Mena. brought an egg to the
oiilee Of The Star Friday that
WAS curious II not startling Al the
large end was a depression about
the size 81 dime only covered
naiss ttle inside skin. and ia lhe
eenef 81 lhis HhaI locked ike uolh-
inf 81 much - d Gre cracker fuse
Il has npt yes been decided whether
"a nQt ifs Is au omen lndleallHe
fhsl ihe IafI hean + aheul 81 he
blown ~
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
MEASURES
BEFORE PUBLIC
All Readers of Polk County News
papers VIII Have Opportunity
to Study Propositions TO
BE Voted Upon.

The Polk County Democrat has
been designated BY Secretary Of
state Hodges as the newspaper au-
thorized to publish measures to be
submitted for the ratification or
rejection of the voters at the elec-
tion this fall. In the above named
paper they will appear for six sue
eessiye weeks, beginning with the
issue of this week.
The Star Publishing Company
however, realizing the Importance
OF having these propositions in the
hands OF every voter, that they may
be studied and acted upon with in
telligenee, has arranged to give the
readers of The Mena Weekly Star
and The Mena Evening Star an op-
p0rtunity to read them and they
viii include a supplement contain
ing them with one isuse Of these
papers.
There will be five amendments
submitted to the voters, two of
which We're proposed by the last
legislature and three proposed by
initiative petitions.
In addition there will be four
acts submitted, one of which is by
referendum ordered by petition Of
the people and the other three by
initiative petitions. The measures
cover a wide scope and in sub
stance provide for the following:
Proposed amendment No. Al pro-
yides for adoption of grandfather
clause to the constitution, which
will disfranchise, if carried, the
larger part of the negro vote of the
state.
Amendment No. II provides for
exemption of cotton mills from
taxation for number Of years.
Amendment No. l3 provides for
the amount and per diem
and milage Of members of the gem
eral assembly.
Amendment No. Al provides for
the recall of all elective officers
and prescribing the procedure.
Amendment No. Is provides for
issuance of bonds BY municipal
corporations for certain purposes
when authorized by a majority of
the qualified electors Of said mu-
The Acts are as follows: Act No.
1. 70 revise and amend the revenue
laws. This is commonly called the
Tee-Jay bill.
Act No. 2, to prohibit the manu-
facture, sale or giving away in the
state Of Arkansas, Of alcohol, or
spiritous, ardent, malt, vinous, or
fermented liquors, or any COM
pound OF preparation thereof conc
monty called bitters, tonic, or medi-
Gated liquors. Commonly called
the statewide prohibition meas
ure.
Act No. 3, amending the election
laws.
Act No. 4, creating a popular ed
ucational committee; creating a
text book commission; prescribing
the manner of its election and its
duties, and providing for uniform
text books for the public schools Of
this state, and for the furnishing
Of the same to the school patrons of
the state at actual cost Of produc-
tion and delivery.
These measures are furnished in
full in this paper this week, but
Will not appear again in The Star
and should be preserved and care
fully read by all voters.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
Mr.. sherman Won't Talk.

Chicago, May 26.-yice President
Sherman left Chicago late yester-
day, after having spent day here
on an crrand which he refused to
make known, but which was sup
posed TO have been to inform Lori
mer Of the fact that vote on his
right TO a seat in the senate was
imminent and would go against
him. He would neither affirm nor
deny that his mission was TO COM
municate to Senator Lorimer the
result Of recent poll Of the senate
on the junior Illinois members
case.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
WATCH FOR BIG PREMIUM LIsTi
APRIL EXPRESS BUSINESS.
Increase Of Hcna 0nice Third IN
The Arkansas District.

According to a report received
recently by Agent G.. G. Rice of the
Wells-Fargo Express Company. The
business in the Mena Office for The
month Of April. 1912, made big
increase over The business of April,
1911. and only two other Offices in
the district were ahead Of Mena.
The business for that month in
1911 was Si,176.i2, aud in 1919 was
81 .S30.53, an increase of S65i.if.
Last year the expense was 1872 per
cent Of the business. while this
year il was only 90 per cent.
The Offices ahead of Mena are
Little Rock and Pine Bluff.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
ROOSEVELT GETS
new JERSEY TOO

A dispatch to The Star Wednes-
day Was brief and TO The point.
Roosevelt and Wilson carry New
Jersey overwhelmingly
There now remains but one state
in which presidential primaries are
to be held. South Dakota. North
Dakota gave its vote to LaEollette,
with Taft far behind Roosevelt for
next choice.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
10 inner WILL WAIT
TO BE KICKED OUT
Friends Say the BLOOD Boss" VIII
Return TO Washington to
Fight 10 the Last
Ditch.

Chicago, May 26.- Close friends Of
Senator Lorimer said positively last
night that he would not resign from
the senate, no matter what pressure
or influence might be brought to
induce him to do so. He would
return TO Washington as soon as Mis-
health would permit to defend him
self against his opponents. they
said. His fight would be ito the
last ditch" if necessary, it was as
serted.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
LOUISIANA MAY ABOLISH ROPE

Baton Rouge. La. May 2S-Louisi-
ana may abolish the rope n legal
executions senator Stanford yes
terday introducing a bill % provide
for the elecirneulion of prisoners
sentenced TO death. the electric
chair io be established il llsr peni-
tenliary here.
Mr. Stafford also introduced bills
providing for the parollne 81 COM
sicls. for snaeiermlnate sentences
q give judges power u impose sas.
pended sentence ana pay 3 part 81
the earnings 81 the convict 10 him
npah his reiease or 81 hls family.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
OKLAHOMA STILL HOPES.
Attorney General West VIII Try to
Save 81. .00O. 900 Tax.

Oklahoma City, Okla. May 24.--
Attorney General West has peti-
toned the Supreme court Of the
United States for a rehearing Of The
indian fax eases. The petition IS
hased on the general proposition
ihat The Curtis acts which removed
restrictions and proposed to maize
certain lands taxable. was N ef-
ieei when The consi llutional pro-
Visions IN regard to exemptions
were adopted. and also when most
# the patents % these lands were
.ssued The Supreme court found
ief be Indians and. as a result
raifss ihe court re<erses the oe-
e'sion thc state a oklahons stands
e 0se aheni SO 100000 in taxes.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
CENSURE CAPTAIN
smith OF TITANIC
senate Committee Finds Dead Man
ignored Warnings of icebergs
Commander OF California
Held for Neglect.

Washington, May 28. Blame for
the Titanic disaster is chargeable
directly to the failure of the dead
CAPTAIN Smith to heed repeated
warnings of icebergs ahead, but re-
sponsibiity for unnecessary loss Of
life must be shared by Captain
Lord Of the steamship Californian,
through his disregard of distress
signals. This is the finding of the
senate committee which investigat-
ed the sinking Of the Titanic. as
prepared in a comprehensive
speech delivered by William Alden
smith Of Michigan, chairman OF the
committee.
Senator Smith declared that re-
sponsibility also rests upon the
british Board Of Trade, TO whose
laxity Of regulation and hasty in
spection the world is largely in
debted for the awful fatality. In
denouncing Captain Lord Of the
Californian, the senator said the
Titanic's distress signals were seen
plainly from the deck of his vessel
a short distance away.
America will leave to England
the chastisement Of those guilty,
asserted the senator, and he quoted
British law to show that Captain
Lord might be prosecuted for mis-
demeanaP.
Other conclusions presented, in
brief. We're as follows
Before the Titanic departed on
her maiden voyage there were not
sufficient tests of boilers, bulkheads
equipment or signal devices.
Officers and crew were strangers
TO each ether and not familiar with
the ships implements or tools, and
no drill or station practice took
place and no helpful discipline pre-
vailed.
The speed of the Titanic was 24la
knots On hour at the time Of the
accident. although officers of the
Titanic had been advised Of the
presence of icebergs by the steam
ships Baltic, Amerika and Califor-
MIA.
Passengers were not advised of
danger. although President Ismay
of the White Star line who was
taking the vessels maiden voyage,
was informed. No general alarm
was given nor any organized system
Of safety undertaken.
OF the 1921 passengers and 500
members of crew on board there
was room in lifeboats for only H.
i76 perosns, and because Of lack of
orderly discipline the boats took
of only 70i persons, IL being res
cued from the water.
Officers of the White Star line
"battled with the truth" after re-
ceiving information from their
Montreal Office Monday morning
following the accident.
Senator Smith condemned "anti-
quated shipping laws and overripe
administrative board and asked
that all nations act together in
shipping reforms. New laws" he
said. will best testify our affection
for the dead"
Captain Rostron of the rescue
ship Carpathia was praised by SEN
ator Smith and he urged that con-
gress recognize his valor.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
Husband Crazed by Deed.
DRILL FOR OIL AT GURDON.

Gurdon, May 27.-The oil well
that is being put in here by the
Arkansas Natural Gas Company
has reached a depth of 2,300 feet
and the manager says that they
have good indications of oil, and
that they will bore TO a depth Of
5000 feet before giving it up.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
CA[L|NCER TW|TS
THE DEMOCRATS
Reactionary Senator, Enemy Of
Roosevelt. Tells Them His Nomi-
nation Means Certain Defeat OF
any Candidate They Select.

Washington, May 2s. Senator
Gallinger is probably the most un-
relenting, stcadfast reactionary in
The United states Senate, and yet
he twitted The Democrats in the
senate yesterday upon The prob
able nomination of Theodore
Roosevelt, telling them that the
naming of Roosevelt meant sure
defeat to any candidate the DEM
ocrats might name. Senator CAL
Finger was debating in the Steel
IBill. Senator Williams of Missis-
sippi had made h political refer
ence just before + Gallinger arose.
This caused Gallalger to say.
while | ann opposed to Colonel
Roosevelt's nomination, yet there is
mot Democrat n the senate who
wouldn't gladly contribute to a Re-
publican campaign fund to see him
not nominated. Furthermore, every
senator on the &iher side of the
chamber is trembling in his boots
for fear that Gol0hel Roosevelt will
be nominated b@ause he realizes
that he will be eHeted if named"
A Mixup ins the Debate.
The Kilkenny Bats, the uneven
distribution of wealth and Colonel
Roosevell's prosp3sts OF nomination
were mingled in lively debate
over Senator Hitchcock's resolu-
tion calling for all information of
corporations as disclosed in the
corporation tax returns.
The returns, he said, encouraged
a disposition toward imperialism,
made more evident the disparity of
wealth and had increased the list
Of millionaires, and shown the pro-
tected interests had revenue Of a
billion dollars year over legiti-
mate profit.
Williams Sees 4. X. Named.
Iron and steel manufacturers,
Hitchcock declared, were alone
collecting 300 million more than
their due. He referred to Andrew
Carnegie as an example Of an UNI
even distribution Of wealth.
Williams interjected that it was
necessary for the Democratic party
to prepare to take charge of pub
lie affairs.
''After the two Kilkenny eats get
through he said, "there won't be
any Republican party left, and the
Democrats will go in by default"
He predicted the nomination of
Colonel Roosevelt, who, he said,
was dissatisfied, because he could
not be both former president and
president at the same time"
1t was then that Gallinger arose
to retort.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30

iaefn Quality md 1uhams Hest
'H.if. is@nsnr 1crd Mnlasses feea.
Bran and hin 51ricH Chops ~
traataea : 1iehInnl4'e t-a ~
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
MORE FOR CORN AND
COTTON PREMIUMS
Total OF Nearly 500 Now Subscrib-
ed to Prizes for the Boys of
Polk County-Full List
Next Week.

Since the last list of subscribers
to the polk County Boys Corn and
Cotton Club premium list was
printed. the following names and
amounts have been turned in:
Watkins Hardware Co.,. $500
The Mena weekly star., 1912-05-30
BURGLARY SCARE
CLAIMS ONE LIFE
Mrs. ]. A. Thompson Dies as Result
OF Gunshot Wound Inflicted
by Thought
She Was Robber.

Little Rock, May 2S.-Little
Rocks night prowler scare claimed
Ia life when Mrs. J. A. Thompson,
i222 West Fourth street, died at st.
Vincents iniirmary at li;40 O'Clock
last night, as the result of a gun
shot wound inflicted by her hus-
band, who mistook her for a burg
lar.
When Mrs. Thompson at 3
o'clock yesterday morning, at
tempted to close 4 bedroom win
dow without disturbing her hus-
band Mr.. Thompson suddenly
aroused reached under his pillow
and fired. The bullet entered Mrs.
Thompsons left side and at first
was not expected to prove fatal.
However, she late last night sud-
denly became weaker, and death
followed.
Husband Crazed by Deed.
When the officers reached the
house Mr.. Thompson was crazed by
fear he had killed his wife. He
said he did not ask the identity of
his wife when he heard the fumb-
ling at the window, but reached be-
meath his pillow for his revolver
and fired.
Mrs. Thompson was 38 years of
age.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-13
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