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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
PRIVATE CITIZENS
| FORM CITY PATROL
Mass Meeting Held in Little Rock 10
Make Plan tos Stamp Out Reign
of Crime and Catch
Jack the Shooter"

Little Rock, May 20.--For the
first time since Little Rock was q
village, a mass meeting has been
called this afternoon to form a
vigilance committee for protection
of life in the city.
The call was issued by Mayor
Taylor, and 500 men will volunteer
for night patrol after the city is
subdivided into districts. Blood
hounds have been ordered and au-
tomobile patrols will operate over
the city all night long hereafter un-
Til the apparently organized band
of murderers is crushed.
The climax came Sunday morn
ing when a prowler entered the
home of ID. P. Coulter and attemp-
ed to assault two women, who
screamed, whereupon he fired
twice, killing an infant babe lying
between them on the bed.
Within the last six weeks three
women have been assaulted, two
girls shot and score of attempts
at murder and assault made BY
mysterious night providers who
evade the police and detectives.
A condition bordering on hys-
terra exists among the women OF
the city.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
|HERO|SN SECURES
| PARDON FOR CONVICT
Man Who Escaped From Prison and
Was Happily Married, Betrayed
Made Happier by Governor

Jackson, Miss, May 2i.-For his
heroism during the fight against
the Mississippi river flood, Harry
Mills was pardoned by Gov. Brewer.
Mills was convicted Of murder
six years ago and sentenced to q
life term in The penitentiary. He
escaped about three years age
married and was living happily
when betrayed by an old acquaint-
apee.
During the flood Mills showed an
utter disregard for peril, swimming
into a swirling eddy to carry a life
line to refugees id q boat who had
lost their oars and We're about te
be sucked under.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
TWODROWNED, 4OHURT
Ships GangpIank Gives Way,
Throwing 60 Passengers Into
Water at Scattl Docks.

Seattle, May i).Two persons are
known to have been drowned and
40 or more were injured toady
when the adjustable end Of tem-
porary passenger gang plank at the
Colman dock dropped, precipitat-
ing 60 passengers into the water as
they were preparing TO board the
sound steamer Flyer for Tacoma.
The known dead are
Mrs. G. Y. Learned. Seattle, and
Carl Bruder, / year old, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. Brudcr Of Seattle.
Most Of the injured we're only
Slightly bruised or cut by striking
against piine or the hull Of the
Flyer when they fell into the wa
ter. and al viii recover.
A defective cog broke under the
weight Of the crowding passengers
and The shock Of the inch drop
was sufficient To strip the cogs
and let The end Of the plank fall IN
to the water.
G. u. Learned, president Of a
lumber company was with his wife,
who was drowned. With their g.
year-old boy they were thrown in-
to the water. but the father and
SON were tlshed oui IN time g be
resuscitated.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Bruder, whose
child was drowned. were rescued,
although Mrs. Brnder suffered se-
verely aud is unable to leave the
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dalton Of
Scranton. Pa, were just about to
step from the gangpIank TO the
steamer when they fell.
we we're among the first to fall
into the water said Mrs. Dalton.
when came up | was dragged
under twice by people who grabbed
my clothing and ! bad given up
hope when hauled into d ifcA0at.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
WOMAN is 4 @BooTLEGGER.9
Mrs. Lula Dobson OF Texarkana Is
Sent to Penitentiary for Year.

Texarkana, May i9.-Mrs. Lula
Dobson. a white woman, was taken
to the Texas penitentiary in Hunts
willie this morning. where she will
be required to serve sentence Of
one year.
The woman conducted a small
grocery store and cold dring stand
on West Elm street. in the district
known as Swampoodle About 10
months ago she was arrested on a
charge Of 'bootlegging7 whisky.
and as the last November term Of
ihe District court was convicted
and given s sentence ef one year.
tn appeal q the higher court re-
suited d an affirmation 81 this
Judgment. She IS about 80 years
ala. and<has 10 relatives here.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
AND TWICE MORE
| MUST HODGES ACT
JUDGE Fulk Grants Mandamus Peti-
ti0ns for Baseball and Rae
ing Petitions.

Little Rock, May l9.-Judge Guy
Fulk yesterday granted the petit
tions of John J. Sumpter and others
and Claude Ringo and others for
writs of mandamus, requiring the
secretary Of state to certify to the
Garland county election commits
sioners the initiation of the act per-
milting horse racing in that coun-
ty. and to certify to the election
commissioners Of Pulaski county
the initiation of the ordinance per-
mitting Sunday baseball in Little
Rock.
In each case Judge Fulk required
the execution of a bond for 500 to
cover such fees as may be incurred
by the secretary Of state in the
publication Of the measure and the
performance Of other duties re-
duired for The initiation Of each act.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
PARDONS AGED BANKER

Special to The Star.
Little Rock, May 22.-Governor
Donaghey at Il o'clock today par
doned r. S. Norris, aged bank
president Of Sloan Springs, serv-
ing three-year sentences Governor
Donaghey pardoned the aged bank
president because Of inhrmities, old
age, i'll health and past good rec
ord. Morris was taken from prison
this afternoon to the home Of R. L.
Selle, and will be taken to his own
home tonight Morris is n years
Of age
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
SEAL or CONFEDERACY
AT LAST IS LOCATED

Richmond, Va. May t9.-An-
nonuncement was made today that
the great seal Of the Confederate
states OF America. which disap-
peared half a century ago. has been
found, identified BY the English
makers, and acquired BY Eppa
Hunton, Jr.. William II. White and
Thomas P. Ryan Of this city. and
brought back TO Richmond. the old
capital of the Confederate states.
The sacred relic was obtained from
Rear Admiral Thomas o. Selfridge.
q. :. n. retired. who set Is from
Col. John 4. Pickett
Tho weird stories told by James
Jones, ihe negro hackman for
President Jefferson Davis. thai the
great seol was ia his possession, are
now forever set aeide The seal
u4ll be plaeed b The Confederate
aesaan 0f ihe Battle kbhay. now
ender construction may become lis
custodian.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
c. A. R. SERVICES
Memorial Address by Rev. 4. n.
Brewer Sunday-Decoraii0n OF
Graves and Services May 30.

Memorial services Of the g. A. r..
will be held at the NJ. Il. church,
South. on Sunday, May 26, at fl
o'clock. Sermon by Rev. Francis
n. Brewer.
Following is the program of the
g. A. r. decoration services Thurs
day, May 80:
Meet at post room at 10 a. m. and
march in body To the cemetery
and decorate graves of dead COM
rades.
Meet at n. +. church at 2 o'clock.
Address by the president, r. 0s-
born.
Song by Quartette. America
Prayer by chaplain.
Reading Of Lincoln's address by
Prof. Adams.
Music by qualteite
Address by Rev. g. w. Afford.
Address hy Rex. J. ]. Bowman
Rx order IL committee.
]. ". Donovan.
A. G. Potter
). Il. Spring.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF.
Former TeNarkana Attorney Is Vie
tim of Accident.

Texarkaua. May 49,. Attorney
George Wehber received a message
early this morning from Sulphur
Springs, Tex. saying that Judge
A. Hurley had accidentally shot and
killed himself while out hunting,
near there, yesterday afternoon,
No particulars were given.
Judge Hurley formerly lived here
and practiced his profession. He
moved to Muskogee, Okla.
He was about u years old and
leaves a widow and two small chill
dren.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
NEGROES IN CUBA
START AN OUTBREAK
Government DiscIaims Any Know
ledge of Uprising, Although
Troops Are Sent TO the Af-
fected Sections.

Havana, Cuba, May 2i-The Gu
ban government today disclaimed
any further knowledge Of the re-
ported uprising Of negroes in Ger
tain provinces, although it is
known that orders were issued
that more troops be sent into the
affected districts.
1t was reported today that there
are two armed forces Of negroes
operating in Matanzas province,
where many horses and other prop
erty has been stolen, principally
by negroes from whites.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
WON'T COMPROMISE.
Colonel Declares He VIII Be the
Nominee of Party.

Cambridge, O.. May 20.--Col
Roosevelt today served notice that
he would resist any compromise at
the Republican national convention.
There can be no compromise, .
he said here. Some of our oppo-
nents are saying that neither Taft
nor | should be nominated. I'll
name the compromise candidate
he will be me"
The other day continued
Roosevelt "a certain gentleman,
representing one OF the great flnan-
cial interests that's supporting Taft,
although personally on perfectly
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Span of Mules Ran Away at Dallas
Saturday Night.

Saturday evening about 6 o'clock
Mrs. UnderhiIl. an elderly lady liz
ing al Dallas, was thrown from a
buggy and seriously injured inter-
nally. DR.. G. Cochran was called
and attended her. He stated Monday
that she would live. Mrs. Underhill
and her son had been in Mena, and
were on their way home. The span
Of mules they were driving baked
at a bridge. and the young man got
out to lead them over the bridge
They became frightened and jerke1
away from him, and in front Of
the Durham home the buggy over
turned. throwing Mrs. Jnierllli
who is a good sized woman. on her
head and shoulders.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
ROBBERS BLOW SVFE
and FIGHT CITIZENS
Camden Bank Loses Seven Th0us-
and Dollars as Result of Visit
by Desperate Yeggmen.

Nashville Tenn, May 20.-After
barrieading the doors and windows
of the building with salt barrels
and barbed wire, robbers this
morning blew open the safe in the
First National Bank at Camden and
made their escape, after a pitsol
battle with citizens.
The noise Of the explosion awak-
ened the citizens, may Of whom ran
to the bank and started an attack
on the robbers. A large number
Of shots were exchanged, but 50
far as is known, nobody was hurt.
The robbers secured about $1,000.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
LAFOLLETTE's CHANGES.
His Manager Says His Man May
Solve Problem.

Madison, Wis, May 20" Person
al charges between Taft and Roose-
welt have brought the nomination
of either to mean a certain defeat.
The people are becoming disgust
ed, said Walter L. Housts, the La
Toilette campaign manager, today.
SO far as LaFollette is concerned,
he has kept out Of this and has
confined himself to the presentation
of issues. The convention will un-
doubtedly be tied up in deadlock,
and think LaFollette stands a
good chance
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
Is RUN DOWN BN TRAIN
WHILE UNDER SENTENCE
Isom r. Hydrick, Convicted OF kiil-
inn Lee MERGING, Has Right
Lea Crushed

Newport, May i9.-Isom ?. Hy-
driek. who is under sentence Of II
Years for The killing Of Lee Mer-
cling last summer, was run down by
a passenger train here yesterday
and his right leg crushed. The big
lac on his left foot was cut OF. His
INJURIES are not thought to be Ia
lai as he was brought here and the
crushed leg was amputated- hy-
drick is out on bond pending a de-
eision Of the Supreme court on q
writ d error.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
KEEP CHURCH And
STATE SEPARATE
Southern Baptists Protest Against
Use Of Public Funds TO Advance
Sectarian Interests.

oklahoma City. May 20.-The
Southern Baptist convention ad-
iourned this morning to meet in st.
Louis next year.
The last business of the meeting
was to protest against the use OF
public funds to promote sectarian
interests and against the use Of any
symbol or garn OF a religious de-
nomination in any institution sup
ported by public funds.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
Unrest at Santiago.

Santiago, Cuba, May 2i.-There
is considerable unrest here over
the outbreak of the negroes against
the whites.
Reports received here this morn
ing say that a large party of armed
negroes passed through Sibony
with great number of horses
stolen from American citizens.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
ROOSEVELT WINS OHIO
Special to The Star
~ ~

Special to The star
Washington. May % Returns
sufficient to make u certain that
President Taft has lost Ohio, his
own state, in the fight for delegates
to the Republican nomination for
president. Roosevelt will carry the
state by vote from from 10000 to
10000 over Taft.
For the Democratic nomination
Gov Harmon carried the state by
a good majority over Coy. Wilson.
The latest returns indicate that
Roosevetl's majority will be 10000.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

PRESBYTERIAN PROGRESS.
educational Boards Report Graft
fyina to Assembly,.

Louisville, KY May 2o.-The
ninety-third annual report of the
board Of education of the presby-
terian church Of the United States
was presented to the general as
sembly today.
me report says the year Just
closed has been "a record wear in
our history and the entire report
IS Of a gratifying nature.
Atlanta, Ca, was selected as the
city IN which to hold the 1918 con-
vention.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
DECLINES TOCALL
SPECIAL SESSION
Governor Donaghey Refuses 10
Summon Legislature for Pur-
pose OF Granting Levee Board
Power 10 Issue Bonds.

Little Rock, May 2l.-Governor
Donaghey spent the entire morn
ing hearing protests from the prop
erty owners of eastern Arkansas
against the resolutions to be pre-
sented by the other property own
ers asking for special session of
the legislature to consider au-
thorizing the st. Francis levee dis
trict to issue Si,500000 in bonds te
provide for the immediate repair
of levees. The afternoon was
spent with a majority of the mem
bers of the st. Francis levee board
and with about fifty leading citi-
zens and corporation representa-
tives, who presented their reasons
why the call should be issued, The
governor declined to take any ac-
tion, saying. that the majority of
the people Of the whole state are
opposed to any such call, and the
whole state must be considered in
this case.
Dispute Government Claim.
The objectors to this call claim
ed that this would be oppression
upon the taxpayers which is un-
necessary, as the government is
about to take over the leyees.
Members of the board declared
that there is no legal way for the
government to take over the Ievees,
citizens being required to work out
their own salvation. Fletcher
Roleson, attorney Of Mariana.
took exception to the other part of
Arkansas always protesting against
anything that is asked in the leg
islature for the st. Francis dis
trict saying that nothing had never
been asked for that was not de-
sired by over three-fourths of the
residents and property owners Of
the district.
The governor stated, in declining
the petition for a special session,
that he was afraid the legislature
might remain in session too long,
passing new laws and unmaking
others, while there was no certain
ty chat The general assembly would
pass the act authorizing the bond
issue, and if it did ii would be af-
Ter long wrangle.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
SHREVEPORT OWNS
BIG GAS PRODUCER
Gas Is Found i'm Fair Grounds
While Drilling for Salt Water
Capacity 15,OOO,0OO Feet
Free Fuel for Factories

Shreveport, La, May i9.-DriIling
for salt water to be used in a ma
tatorium on the State Fair Asso-
citation grounds at Shreveport, a ga;
producer was brought in yesterday
Estimates Of the capacity Of The
we'll range from 100000 to 10000
600 feet, the pressure indicating
that the production will increase
when the drill stem is removed.
According to the contract. tbs
trainers of which contemplate the
possibility of striking oil or gas in
stead of salt water, the we'll is
owned jointly by the city OF
Shreveport and the State Fair AS
sociation.
Offer Free Gas.
Secretary Brueggerhoff Of the
fair association Immediately con-
ceiyed the idea Of using the gas to
upbuilding Shreyeports interests.
suggesting that $4,000 be raised
with which to drill four additional
wells, and to offer the product free
during the next two years.
Mr.. Brueggerhofr believes the
business people Of the city will
subscribe the $4,000 necessary, and
has headed with a contribution Of
SiG0 list which is being circulated
and literally signed by the business
people today.
Shreveport is the only city in
the country to Oxh a gas well, and
the plan is to derive all possible
benefit from the advertising to fol-
low by Offering free fuel TO indus
tries locating here during the next
two years. 1t is believed that adop-
ton Of the plan will mean the To-
cation here within six months of
many factories.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

n. 4. Hunt, i3o Chapel St., Hot
Springs, Ark. has proved the value
0f Foley Kidney Pills as an effect
ixe medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles. / was IL pretty had
shane when i gut suao = te.ey
Kidney pills. but they cured the
pain. ana my Kidneys aet normally
and there is as longer a sediment
am cured Of all kidney trouble hy
Foley Kidney pills. For sale hy
Jackson Drug 4 Furniture Go.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

Word pas ielephoned SO Monday
slss Iames Holmes of Feetf died
carts ihot morning 81 paralysis.
He uas aboM % years a'a and IS
survived ~ = family.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
Cut Worms Hill Cotton.

Lockhart, Tex, May 2i.-It is es-
timated that ten per cent of the
early cotton in this section has been
killed by cut worms. Farmers are
preparing to replant.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
SLIGHT HOPE ron WRIGHT.
Physician Says Aeroplane Con-
struclor Has "Fiahtinn Chance

Dayton, OHIO. May i9.- WllDur
Wright, the aef0plane constructor,
who is suffering from typhoid fe-
yer. has fighting chance to re-
cover, according to Or. r. B. C0nk-
lin. The physician said tonight
that slight Improvement was not
ed Ia Mrlghts condition.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

ON Wednesday May =, ne
graveyard at corinth vii hs
cleared. All interested are urged
81 ba nresanl ana bring weii-iiileo
baskets on Decoration Gay Mas
al iht graves will BE- decorated
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

Montgomery, Mo-. May q. The
Rev. Samuel Gott, representing
William Jewell College, said from
the pulpit here that there are 500
vacant pulpits in Missouri. and
preachers cannot be found to fill
them. The alarming condition is
due to pooryl paid ministry and the
great opportunities offered in the
professional and business world to-
make money, he said.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23
WANT 1000 MORE
MEN FOR PASTORS
Low Salaries Is Drawback, but
There Is Remedy-0ne Min
ister Says Missouri Has 500
Empty Pulpits Alone.

Louisville, Ky. May 2i.--After
a declaration that 1000 churches
in the United States were pastor
less, made in general assembly
Northern Presbyterian church to-
day, resolutions were adopted urg-
ing all Presbyterian commission
ers (laymenl to keep in close touch
with young men who might be
candidates for the ministry.
Rev. Joseph w. Cochrane of
Philadelphia, discussing the min
isters' living chances said: I'VE
hear advices that a man, to be a
minister, must starye. / will admit
the salaries are not princely, but
they can't be remeded except by
this very assembly"
Pensions or annuities up to $500
for every disabled minister Of the
Presbyterian church in the United
States, corresponding in amount to
the beneficiary's term Of service,
are the objective OF one action.
That action was the combination,
in a body of i2 men of powers and
duties heretofore exercised by the
board Of relief and the committee
on The ministerial sustentation
fund, the latter being in part an
insurance plan.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-05-23

Wanted To trade good slA inch
farm wanen fer good row. /. q.
Harris. Quito, Ark ie-a
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-04-05
CEMENT FEED FLOORS BEST
More Expensive Than Others, But Pay
for Difference In Comparative.
" Short Period.

The writer constructed q floor 20x20
feet last September and has been US.
ing It almost constantly and with the
greatest satisfaction. Though It cost
about two weeks Of hard labor and $16
in cash I almost feel that have a ~.
turn for my outlay both in labor and
cash already, says . writer in an ex.
change. Am quite sure have saved
$15 worth Of feed and believe the ex-
ira labor in carrying out corn, q
basket at q time, through the deep
mud to dry muddy spot through
all that bad weather would have al
most equaled the labor Of building the
floor. But more than this Is the sat
isfaction Of feeding in this clean and
handy way. which can only be appre.
ciated by trying It.
Our floor was made right beside the
cribs, in what had been hog wallow.
Stones were gathered from the fields
and laid in the bottom. These were
covered and leveled by smaller stones
and coarse gravel, then q thick layer
OF concrete (eight parts Of gravel to
one Of cement), then the surface coat
Of four or five parts Of coarse sand to
one part Of cement, the concrete be-
ing forced to the bottom on all sides
to prevent rat invasion. After remov-
ing the board forms, posts were set
on three sides and the same wide
boards were nailed on the inside to the
posts, fitting down to the floor. Thus
inclosed no feed is rooted of the floor.
and the cobs and other waste need not
be cleaned of SO often. With bins on
one or more sides all cobs and manure
can easily be scooped into the same
and saved. The floor should be slight
~ lower at one corner for drainage.
While constructing our floor posts
were set in the middle, so we could d.
vide 1t for pigs and hogs. which makes
It very convenient. always having a
clean, dry, handy place to slop and
feed the pigs. and also place to pen
them up quickly for any kind Of treat
ment
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-04-05
Baking Economy.

BY the use Of perfect baking powder
the housewife can derive as much econ
omy as from any other article used in
baking and cooking. In selecting q bak-
ing powder. therefore, care should be ex-
ercieed to purchase one that retains its
original strength and always remains tho
same. thus making the food sweet and
wholesome and producing sufficient leav-
ening gas to make the baking light.
Very little Of this leavening gas ID pro-
duced by the cheap baking powders, maxi
ing It necessary to. use double the guam
suits.
You cannot experiment every time you
make cake or biscuits. or test the
strength Of your baking powder to find
out how much Of 1t you should use: yet
with most baking powders you should do
lessfy they are never uniform. the quality
and strength varying with each can pur-
Calumet Baking Powder is made Of
chemically pure ingredients Of tested
strength. Experienced chemists put 1t up
remain always the same. Sealed in air
tight cans Calumet Baking Powder does
not alter in strength and Is not affected
by atmospheric changes.
In using Calumet you are bound to have
uniform bread. cake or biscuits. as Calu-
or adulterating ingredients SO commonly
used to increase the weight. Further. 1t
produces pure. wholesome food and is. q
baking powder of rare merit: therefore is
recommended by leading physicians and
chemists. 1t complies with all the pure
food laws. both STATE and NATIONAL
The goods are moderate In price. and any
lady purchasing Calumet from her gro.
Ger, II not satisfied with 1t can return It
and have her money refunded.