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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
STATE court HAS
NO JURISDICTION
Judge Trieber Renders Opinion on
Status OF Bankrupt Company
Under insOlvent Act-Federal
Court Has Jurisdiction.

Little Rock, Jan. 25.-A case OF
far-reaching Importance, as affect
ing the jurisdiction of the state
courts in bankruptcy matters, was
decided by Judge Jacob Trieber OF
the Federal court here, when he
granted the petition Of certain
creditors of the defunct Foreign
Mercantile Company for appoint
ment Of federal receiver for the
company, and entered an order re-
straining any further procedure in
the case under the state courts.
The gist of the ruling of Judge
Trieber is that state courts have
no jurisdiction in insolvency mat
ters, under the state insolvency act
Heretofore insolvency matters
have frequently been adjusted
through the channel of the state
courts, without any particular
question Of jurisdiction being rails
ed.
Recently the Foreign Mercantile
Company, a Pine Bluff concern, was
adiudged a bankrupt in the Chan
Gerry court Of Jefferson county, and
"a receiver appointed. The assets
of the concern were sold to ST.
Louis purchasers for $4,000, and
out of this amount the sum of
$500, it is stated, was applied as
receiver and attorney fees.
Some of the creditors of the con-
Germ, through Attorneys L., f. Hin
ton and r. w. Irwin of this city
went into the Federal court and at
tackled the right of the Chancery
court to assume jurisdiction in in
|solvency cases. They also asked
for the appointment Of a Federal
receiver and an order restraining
any further action on the part OF
the purchaser of the defunct COM
pany's assets in disposing Of same
All this was granted by Judge
Trieber. who held that the State
courts have no jurisdiction in in
|solvency cases. r. NJ. Galbraith OF
Pine Bluff, was named as receiver
and sale of the stock of goods or
Idered within the next ten days.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
BRYAN THINKS THE THIRD
TERM OBJECTION APPLIES
Expresses Himself About Roosevelt
Boom While in st. Louis Waiting
for Trousers TO BE Pressed.

st. Louis, Jan. 25.-William Jen-
nings Bryan became so absorbed in
his talk with former Gov. Joseph
w. Folk aspirant for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination, that
he missed his train here today. He
would not talk for publication
abou Democratic politics, but reg
istered a protest against the Roose-
Welt boom.
"The third term objection is a
vital one" said Mr.. Bryan. at APP
plies regardless of party. | do not
believe any president should have
third term"
When Mr.. Bryan discovered he
had missed his train he went to a
tailoring shop and removed his
trousers for pressing. He sat
trouserless while a tailor placed
the iron, and those who sought an
interview were told Mr.. Bryan had
pressing business.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
DIRECTORS MADE
COURT NERVOUS
Arkansas City Judge Loses Patience
In Case Resulting From Dis
missal of Young Lady Teach
err and Gives Directors Jolt

Arkansas City, Jan. 24.-After
listening to a part of the testimo-
ny in suit of Miss Olive Carver
against the directors of a school
district near here, Judge A. B.
Grace grew nervous, declared the
directors had probably put Miss
Carver out of the school because
she had licked one of their kids,
and ordered the jury to bring in a
verdict in favor of Miss Carver.
Miss Carver brought suit against
the directors Of School District No
8, at Rohwer, for salary alleged to
be due her. She declared she had
agreed to teach the school at sal
airy of Sl5 per month, that she
taught one month, received her sal
airy. and at the end of the second
week in the month the directors
rendered her s25. which she re-
fused, the defendants saying they
discharged her because she did not
attend to her duties at the school.
During the trial testimony was
introduced by the defendants in aan
effort to prove Miss Carver had not
attended to her duties. and chill
dren Of the school were placed on
the stand. Most of the testimony
was light, laughable and to Judge
Grace nerve-wreeking. The de-
PENDANTS had not placed ali Of their
witnesses on the stand before Judge
Grace interrupted. .'This case is
so extremely frivolous that it taxes
the courts patience" he said. at
is absurd from start to finish. The
teacher probably licked the kid OF
a director, and they ousted her for
it. Gentlemen of the jury. find a
verdict for 1887. You are dismiss
ed until tomorrow morning.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
REPS. OPPOSE Low
TARIFF ON Steel
Democratic Bill Providing for Re-
duction Favorably Reported TO
House by Representative I'm
derwood Adopted by Vote.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The Demo-
cratic iron and steel tariff revision
bill was favorably reported to the
house today by Chairman Under
wood Of the Ways and Means COM
mittee, which decided to return the
bill with the recommendation that
il be passed by a strict party vote
the Democrats favoring the re-
duction and the Republicans being
a unit against and decrease in the
duty as at present imposed.
The retail schedule makes reduc-
tons of from 80 to 80 per cent on
and steel tariff. In addition it
places on the free list iron ore,
hoop or band, iron or steel, barbed
land other wire, fencing nails,
spikes, horseshoes, tungsten-bear-
ing ores, zinc-bearing ores, cash
registers, typesetting machines,
tools, printing presses, sewing ma
chimes, typewriters and tar and oil
spreading machines used in road
maintenance.
The bill contains a summary pre-
pared by Leader Underwood, which
fixes the estimated imports for a f2-
month period under 1910 the i'm
|ports were $50, t70,377 the duties
|collectable at Si7,477,i40, which will
be equivalent to an ad valorem du-
ty of 2242 per cent. The imports
in 1914 were S53,036,i99 the duties
collected Si8,30O,737, and in 1910 the
imports were S60i70,377, the duties
collected S2i, 1903, and the equiv
|alent ad vaIorem 1912 per cent. In
1906 the importations were S34638,-
1000, the duties Si4,i83,3 $50 and the
equivalent ad valorem 40.95 per
|cent.
Briefly stated, this means that
the Democratic bill, if enacted in
to law, would reduce the tariff on
steel imports from 354i to 22.42
per cent ad valorem. 1t would also
reduce the revenue from iron and
steel transportations by about 81
100000 below that Of 1910 and near
ly Si000,000 under that that of 1911
while at the same time increasing
steel imports by an estimated $780,
100000.
Mr.. Underwood and other leading
Democrats believe the bin will be
passed through the house by Sat-
|urday, the program being to have
the bill taken up tomorrow.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
STOPPED BAPTIzING
AND IS FINED $40
Father Objected TO His Daughter
Being Immersed Because She Had
Heart Trouble-Case May Go
TO Supreme Court.

Imboden, Jan. 25.-Hon. L. II.
Walker, a prominent politician Of
Lawrence county, advocate Of sin
gle tax, once candidate for repre-
sentative, was convicted in the Cir
|cuit court of the Western district
OF Lawrence county of disturbing
public worship and fined $50 and
lcosts.
Mr.. Walker claimed that he was
justified in trying to prevent his
daughters baptism last summer, on
i the ground that she is a sufferer
from heart disease and was not at
the time of her conversion physi-
cally able to stand the ordeal of
being immersed He claimed that
he made a proposition to the min
lister who was conducting the meet
ling that his daughter be examined
by physician before being bap-
TIED; that otherwise she oouldufl,
TIED; that otherwise she should
not be baptized. The court pro-
lceedings resulted in verdict of
guilty. but, however, Mr.. Walker
was granted an appeal to the Su-
lpreme court.
The disturbance happened near
ibis home at Opposition, five miles
west of Tmboden, sometime last
summer, at which time a minister
of the Christian church was con-
Quoting a religious revival.
Mr.. Walker does not belong to
any christian organization and was
not allowed to sit on the jury last
| fall owing to his belief in infidelity.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
SMALL POX CHECKS ROW
Oklahoma Sheriff Too Buy Trying
to Check Disease TO Follow Or
ders in Court House Trouble.

Grove, Ok, Jan. 25.-The county
court house at Jay was almost the
cause Of a riot last night. The rec
ords are stored in the old court
buildings at Jay and new court
house has been erected in Creek
more addition and is now ready for
occupancy.
The excitement over the removal
of the county records runs very
high. and Gov. Cruce recently sent
the militia into this county TO pre-
vent their removal. The commits
sioners remain firm in their po-
sition that the new building is the
seat of the official government in
this county, and opened another
chapter in the county seat war by
issuing an order to the sheriff to
remove the records and install
them in the new quarters.
Only the Intervention of an epi-
demic Of small pox prevented seri-
GUS trouble. Sheriff Hogan was in
the southeast part of the county
where a serious outbreak of small
pox is reported. seeking to estab-
hsh a quarantine about the strick-
en- district. There are said to be
nearly 100 cases of the disease be-
tween Grove and Sloan Springs
Sheriff Hogan did not receive the
order last night and made no at
tempt to go to Jay. He will prob
ably go to Jay tonight. The people
of Jay were organized to prevent
the removal Of the records, excite
ment ran high and only the failure
of Sheriff Hogan to appear to carry
out the order, il is believed. pre-
vented serious conflict and blood
she'd.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
.SNEAD RELEASED ON BOND
JUDGE Holds That Man Who Had
His Wife Taken Away by An
other Is Not Rational.

Fort Worth, Jan. 24.--Judge
simmons today fixed the bond OF
John Bea Snead, slayer Of Capt
A. G. Boyce, at $4,000, following
habeas corpus proceedings ex-
tending over two days.
Judge Simmons said he based his
Judgment that Snead is entitled
TO bail on the opinion that the
slayer of Boyce was not capable
Of cool and deliberate action at the
time Of the killing, or at any time
after Mrs. Snead left the sani-
tarium here with A. g. Boyce, Jr.
The bond was Immediately fur
aished, members Of Snead's family
and 100 business men signing as
sureties.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
WANT JAPAN TO END REVOLT.
~~~~s B
Manchu Princes Urge the Empress
Dowager to Call In Aid.

Paris arts, IAN. ec5.--a secret confer
ence was held at Pekin Wednesday,
says q pekin dispatch to the Euro
pean edition of the New York Herald
lat which the ex-Tegent, Prince
|Chun, Prince Tsai Sun and Prince
Tsai Tao urged the empress dow
ager to invoke Japanese aid to sup
press The revolution. The dowager
favored the suggestion and in
structcd the princes to ascertain its
practicabilily. The cabinet is in
|dignant at the suggestion. 1t is
doubtful whether Japan would en-
terrain it.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
BROWN DECLARED GOVERNOR
Inauguration OF ceorgia's New tx.
ecuIive Yesterday.

Atlanta. Ca. Jan. 25.-The Geor-
gia legislature met in special ses-
sion yesterday. canNassed the re-
turns 81 the gnbcrnaioriai election
20 January 10 and declared Joseph
". Brown governor u the Stale q
succeed Hoke Smith. Rso resigned
40 accept the United States senator
ship. Mr. Hro~n viii be inauR0.
rated today.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

A DEAD PILOT AT THE HELM.
Armed Cruiser Rammed by the
Liner Cleveland.

Honolulu, Jan. 2i.-In a collision
today between the Hamburg
American liner Cleveland and the
y. s. armored cruiser Colorado. the
latter suffered considerable dam
age. The collision was due to the
fact that Pilot Milton p. Sanders.
who was in charge of the Cleveland.
had dropped dead on the liners
bridge.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
ITALY HAS AGREED TO MEET
DEMANDS OF FRENCH NATION
Government Has Decided To Release
Turkish Prisoners Captured on
French Liner Manonba.

Rome. Jan. 15.-Ihe Franco-Iial-
ian incident. brought about through
seizure Of Turkish doctors and
nurses from the French steamer
Manenba by Italian warships. Is
practically closed. The only aues-
ton under discussion j. that 81
finding method hy which iht
Turkish prisoners can be- released
a. delivered 10 the French authorl-
ties.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
AsHDOWN PHYSICIAN SHOT.
DIR. ]. w. Ringold Was Riding Horse
When Automatic Gun Exploded.

Ashdown, Jan. 24.-While out
bird hunting Monday evening with
DR.. P. H. Phillips, DIR. J. w. Ringold
happened to the misfortune Of get
ting the top of his right knee torn
away by the accidental discharge OF
his gun. They were riding horse
back, and DR.. Ringold had an auto
matte shotgun across his saddle in
front Of him. when it was discharg-
ed, part Of the breech flying OF and
causing the accident.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
WHERE KISSES ARE COSTLY.
Abe Freeman Fined So for kissing
Another Mans Wife.

r. Smith. Jan. % -Twenty-flys
dollars is the price o. kiss in ri
smith. Police Judge Harrington -
decided yesterday when Abe Free
man Aas convicted ah i charge oi
kissing another mans wife. Free.
mans defense was thai The uaniaf
Kissed him. Size vas fined SIS.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
OPPOSITION TO
PUBLIC BUILDING
Efforts win BE Made by Democrats
in Congress 10 Hold Up Passage OF
Government Building Appro-
priation-To Make Showing

Washington, Jan. 25.-The most
critical situation now facing the
Democratic party in Congress will
reach crisis next Monday night
in the party caucus on the public
buildings bill.
Leader Underwood does not want
a public buildings bill presented at
this session. He is hopeful Of the
support of his party in this plan,
but there will be a fight in the eau
Gus. Some of the members are
naturally ambitious to carry home
at the end of the session one or
more appropriations for public
buildings in their respective dis
tricts.
Should appropriations be made
this year for public buildings, the
money could not be made available
for two or three years, and the re-
suit would only be to swell the ag-
gregate of the sessions total appro-
priations.
Three Years Behind.
The supervising architect of the
Treasury Department has an
nounced that his Office is now three
years behind with its work. Build
ings provided for at this session
cannot be begun for at least three
years. Mr.. Underwood and those
who are supporting his economy
program point out that nothing
will be lost in delaying appropria-
tions this year.
If Mr.. Underwood and his sup
porters are defeated in their public
buildings plan it is feared a check
cannot be held on other appropria-
tions in which economy is desired.
The Democratic leaders call atten-
ton to the fact that at this time
last year the federal treasury
showed deficit of 100000. The
present deficit is s27,000,000. This
is exclusive Of estimates for rivers
and harbors, pensions and other
new proposed projects.
Looking Out for November.
Mr.. Underwood and the other
leaders are very zeaolus for SEN
sible economy in the present ses-
sion. They know the success of
the party depends as much on this
as on any results that may be Sc
cured in tariff legislation. They
contend there is no just demand
for building appropriations at this
time.
A great deal depends upon their
success in the fight next Monday
night. The passage of a public
buildings bill would participate
other pork barrel" legislation that
would not only seriously embarrass
the treasury, but jeopardize the
now excellent prospects of the par
ty at the coming elections. The APP
proval Of public building legisla-
tion in the caucus can only be Sc
cured by members who are am
bilious to make showings to their
home people.
Unless appropriations are held
down at this session. it may be-
come necessary to issue bonds be-
fore the close of the present year
to meet federal expenses. Such a
rsult would have a most disastrous
effect on the Democratic party next
Noyemher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Southside Baptist Church-services conducted by the Rev. Preston Blake Preaching by the Pastor at II a. m. and 8 D. m. Topic of morning sermon Christ the Word of God" that of the evening, Destroying by Neglecting" :" This morning the Bible school at 9:30 o'clock; T. 1T. Johnson, superintendent; classes suitable for all ages At 6 630 Wednesday evening the workers meet ing and at o'clock prayer meeting for all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

German Lutheran Zion Church-Cor- ner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. This morning services will be con- ducted In German at 10:30 o'clock and this evening in English at 7:30 o'clock by the Roy. IT. Bentor. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Christ English Lutheran Church The Rev D. H. .Copenhaver will con duct services this morning at Ere z ternal hall at II o'clock and this even ing at 8. Bible school at 9:30 a. m.
 The topic of morning sermon is'"Chris- tian Watchfulness;" that of the even- ing, "The Master Calleth for Thee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
AT THE CHURCHES

Simpson Methodist--"A Friend Who Heals Our Diseases, Bears Our Griefs and Carries Our Sorrows" will be the subject of the sermon this morning by the pastor The evening hoYr will be taken up with the Bpworth league anniversary and installation of officers The following programme will be car ried out;
 At S:10 tho officers will march into the church singing Behold the King"
 sI5-Inveeation by President A. D.. Peck followed by hymn. The Son of God Goes to War"
 s.20--Apostles' creed and prayer by pastor.
 s:25--Responsive reading led by First Vice President c. A. Whittle followed by song, Rouse Ye, Christian Sol- diers."
 s:s0-Openng address by pastor.
 S:35-Address by President A. D. Peck, followed by an address by each of the officers, as each Is introduced In order by tho pastor with fitting re- marks. Coming between these addresses will be the singing of Here Am l, Send me-" "A Place in the Ranks for You. volunteers for Jesus"
 855-The installation of officers.
 The meeting will be public and all are invited.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist Services will be held this morning al II o'clock at 2031 South Eleventh ave- nue. The subject of this weeks lesson sermon will be, "Is the Universe In- cluding Man, Evolved by Atomic force2" The Wednesday meeting will be held at D. m, and the Sunday school at 9:30 this morning. The reading rooms are located in the Brown Marx, rooms 1So- 781. They are open daily except sun day from 10 to 4.
 East Birmingham Methodist Church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Marion Is Mad

To the PublicI If there is any more of this monkey and funny business in Nance county and Fullerton as initiating and passing off for me, Marion V, Anderson, will prosecute some one to the full ex- tent of the law as l am no imitator nor 8 mimic and I have just enough of it on the part of some of the Nance county girls. for carry with me identiflcations and recommendations from my own home eity, Brooklyn, New York and other pistss. Ny hEsinsaH iH all carried on uh9xr my mssdsa name and ths wiseat and ee9est plan ia Co out out Hems of this snaftasrs, Marion V, Andersen, xr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
AGED RESIDENT OF
 = BARBOUR PASSES
". w. Johnston Buried Near Clayton. Negroes Have Preliminary Hear
 ing for Murder

Clayton. June 22.-(Special)-w w Johnston. one of the oldest citizens of Barbour county, died at his home five miles north of Clayton a few days since. His funeral, under the auspices of the Royal White Harts lodge, No. 10, A. r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

near Mount Andrew in this county, has been given a preliminary hearing before Judge Charley Jenkins, with the result that Dennard was held without bond, the other three being allowed bail in sums ranging fEsm $500 to SlC00.
 Crops in this section are growing splen- didly. Corn is small but has rich, healthy color, and it is stated that cot ten is doing all that could be expected
 The Maconic lodge at this place in its last election selected G. P. Thompson as worshipful master. R. B. Teal, senior war den, and R. F. Valentine secretary, for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

preach of the text, Be Ye Thankful" and will emphasize the helpfulness in life of cultivating the spirit of appre- ciation. In the evening he will speak on the "Joy of the City, Special mu- sic by the cEoir at both services Sun iday school and Bible classes at 9:30 a. m Young Peoples prayer meeting a D. m. The Congregational prayer services will be held on Wednesday evening at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Norwood Methodist-The Rev. R. I. Tyler will preach this morning at II o'clock on "A Young Man Courtlng.", The regular Sunday school classes will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock The Epworth league services will be held this evening al 7:15 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Highland Methodist Church = This morning the Rev. Dr. E. C. McVoy will preach at Il and this evening at 8. Topic of morning sermon, "The Twelye- Gated City" and of evening sermon. con Earth, Peace" Special music by the choir. The Sunday school al 9:30 a. m. and Epworth league at D. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 n,clnnk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
How Important It Is To Have Your Shoes
 Properly Fitted

No matter where you trade, proper fitting is most important part of shoe buying.
 In shoe store much depends the salesman Usually tell him you would like to such style Nine times you mention the size, but leave that him. The comfort of tho pair you buy depends how carefully he fits you That's why say much depends the salesman.
 pays spick your shoe storep Select that sells good shoes with good reputation Fer ninety nine times of hundred that store Is most conscien- tlous about properly fitting your shoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

The revival services conducted by the Rev. J. o. Flames, continue to attract large crowds. The regular services will be held thls morning at II o'clock and this evening at s. old home love feast al o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

First Methodist Church-Tn the ab- sence of the pastor the pulpit will be filled this morning at the II o'clock services by tho Rev. ]. I. Williams. At the evening services the Rev J. C. Persinger will preach. The public Is cordially invited to attend these serv- Ices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
An Arkansas Seance

From the Rogers (Ark ) co-Operative Press.
 A number of spirltualists gathered at ths Underwood home one day this week to call up their departed friends and rela- tlves, to ask about crop conditions and to get some data on the tarin question beyond the River Styx. The spirits were especially communicative and the raps were many and loud. Tn the midst of the performance one of the boys quite un- thoughtedly shot the woodpeoker that had been rapping on the roof and the seance had to be postponed.
 A Card of Thanks
 Will those friends who so kindly ren- dered their help and sympathy on the death of my dear wife, accept the sim cere thanks of mysels and children.
 THOMAS DEVEREAUx. Ensey, Ala. June %. 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

6 A. NJ, occurred yesterday morning and irtcrment took place in the family ceme- tery near the home where the deceased had lived for 80 odd years. Mir Johnston had long been prominent in the affairs of Barbour county, was once an officehoider and held a high place in the esteem of the people He is survived by one brother and several sisters.
 The negroes Alb Rumph, Babe Demus, John Dennard and Peter Ford, confined in the county jail on the charge of mur- dering a member of their race, George Blue, at an Emancipation celebration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

South Highland Presbyterian Church Highland avenue and Twentieth street This morning the Rev. pr. Plunket will
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