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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-30
ARL HUTCHINSON AND ANDERSON.
EELDEE R0L-NTREE & WILSON

FULTON SUPERIOR COURT-The fore :
going petition read and considered and
tition be heard before this court on the
14th day Of December, 1912. 1t is further
ordered that said petition be filed in
the office OF the clerk Of the court, and
that copy of same be published as re-
quired by law J T. PENDLETON,
Judge Superior Court Atlanta Circuit
LL.EL. Ia If NJ h. 1910
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

in only few cases more than two
The lower death rate abroad is due
to government testing stations for
the Investigation Of problems re-
lating to safety in mining, includ-
ing the use of explosives
Congress in 1908 appropriated
si50,0O0 for mine rescue stations.
The bureau of mines has establish
ed rescue stations at Pittsburgh,
Pa; at McAlester. Ok; Memphis,
Tenn; the University of Illinois,
Ration, n. NJ, and Salt Lake City.
To these stations coal mining
companies are invited to send pick
ed men to be trained by the gov
ernment experts in The use of the
oxygen helmet. Tests are being
made of all types Of lamps with re-
spect to their safety in the pres
enee of explosive mixtures of coal
dust and air. 1t was not the pur-
pose of the government to engage
in general rescue work, but the fire.
quency of mine disasters has forced
their plans to alter.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Freeman Johnson, W. n. Shinn and
Prof. Adams Away Ahead OF
Their Competitors.
SHAVER STRONG I'M NENA
Outside Precincts Gave Him Meager
Support--Wingo Shows More
Than Twice Strength of Car
ter-Others ALSO RAN

The Democratic primary vote in
Polk county, while q little heavier
than two years ago, was doubtless
cut short early in the day by the
activity of farming operations, and
later by the rain, which set in near
evening.
Judge James d. Shaver made a
great race in Mena, getting 343 votes
to 80 for Carter, his closest COM
petitor, and % for Wingo, Bishop
n and McFarlane 3.
In the county, so far as reported,
Shaver received $40, Wingo 295,
Carter i07, Bishop rs, Mcfarland 80.
The closest contests are in the
race for representative and cotton
weigher. In the first, with all pre-
cincts reporting excepting Gap
Springs, Faulkner and Cedar, the
vote between Jones and Neal is a
tie, each having 3l3. Hamilton is
good third, with 800. Combs got 63
votes, q of these in his own pre-
cinct. Late and unofficial reports
give Neal a majority Of about 40.
Freeman Johnson received $50
votes to i99 for A. G. pirtle, giving
the former a lead of 1871.
w. r.. Shinn ran a rattling race
for assessor, receiving SIC votes TO
329 for Green and 222 for Darwin.
w. I. Adams received 759 votes
for county superintendent to 305
for J. ID. Holman.
In the race for cotton weigher
the 10 precincts in give Lyons the
lead, the votes begin: Lyons 4i6,
Sims 800 and Bates 282.
II is not probable that any chang
es in results above indicated will be
made by the votes Of the three pre-
cincts not reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
BIG DRILL GOING NIGHT AND
DAY ON WATERWORKs WELL

The Mock-Sharp-Williams Drill
ing Company, which some weeks
ago made a contract with the com
missioners of Mena Water Works
Improvement district No. 2 for a
big we'll up in the waterworks val
ley north of town, completed all
preliminary work Thursday and
started big i3-inch drill on its
tedious journey into Mother Earth.
This will be the size OF hole main
tanned to a depth of 800 feet, when
1t will be reduced TO about 10
inches for the second half thou
sand. The sizes OF drill holes indi-
Gated will allow for castings 10 and
8 inches inside measurement. re-
spectively.
1t is the intention to go down un-
til ample water is found, if posi-
BILE, and there will be no cessation
of drilling, night or day, until the
well is completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
WHOLE TOWN FLOODED
Mississippi at Gregory, Mo-, Is Nine
Miles Wide-People Are
Fleeing.

Keokuk, Ia, March 27.-The
small town of Gregory, Mo-, i2
miles south of Keokuk, is reported
inundated by the Mississippi river,
which rose out of its banks be-
tween Alexandria and Gregory ear
ly today. According to reports
which reached here, four houses
are floating down the river, and to-
night the people are fleeing from
the town for safety to Canton, eight
miles south.
A huge ice gorge opposite the
town has caused hundreds of acres
of low lands to be flooded. Through
trains between Keokuk and st.
Louis are annulled. The river at
Gregory is nine miles wide and the
ice gorge which has formed is so
feet high.
The water continues to rise
slowly in the flooded areas below
here and conditions are considered
critical along the Ohio.
The Ohio river at Cincinnati con-
tinued up today but rose more
slowly. From Z o'clock this morn
ing when the stage was 52.2 feet
the rise was at the rate Of hall
tenth of an inch an hour.
The water has invaded the cell
lars of Cincinnati houses on Front
street and along other parts of the
river. In Newport, Ky, directly
across from Cincinnati, several
blocks are flooded.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
W|NCO FOR CONGRESS
Partial Returns Show Judge Shaver
Stands Third i'm Race, with No
Returns From Two
Counties.

In the congressional race for this,
the Fourth district, only partial re-
turns have been received from part
of the twelve counties in the dis
trict and none from two of them.
These returns, however, are suf-
flcient to show that Otis i. Wingo
OF DeQueen has probably won the
race, and Judge Shaver stands third.
The partial vote by counties as
reported is as follows:
Crawford County.
Shaver, t76; Wingo, sic; McFar-
lane, l23; Carter, 1886; Bishop, i6.
Logan County.
Shaver, 1888; Wingo, 544: McFar-
lane, is9; Carter, 269; Bishop, 2i3.
Scott County.
Shaver, 90; Wingo, 308; McFar-
lane, 272; Carter, 30i; Bishop, sc.
Sewer County.
Shaver, 1853; Wingo, 1905; McFar-
lane, 20; Carter, 23i; Bishop, 229.
Little River County.
Shaver, f66; Wingo, 252; McFar-
lane, 8; Carter, ia; Bishop, PIT.
Howard County.
Shaver, 367; Wingo, 6si; McFar-
lane, -; Carter, 585; Bishop, -.
Sebastian County.
Shaver, 2Si; Wingo, 4S2; McFar-
lane, sic; Carter, 500; Bishop, 1913.
Miller County.
Shaver, i05; Wingo, 90; McFar-
lane, 81; Carter, 1920; Bishop, i02.
No report has been received from
Montgomery county except that the
votes were quite equally divided be-
tween Carter, Wingo and McFar-
lane.
No returns have been received
from Pike county.
These figures give the following
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
ALIENS SAY THEY
WERE HIT first
Session OF New Court Held in Hills
ville-People Gaze at the
Bullet Holes.

Hillsville, Va, March 27.-The re-
constructed Carroll county court
convened today with Judge Staples
presiding and 100 people crowded
into the little court room. They
gazed with awe at a score of bullet
holes in white walls and shuddered
at blood stained floors, reminders
of the tragedy of March II, when
five men were killed.
Attorneys for the Aliens declared
they would prove that five shots
were fired before Floyd Allen drew
his revolver. 1t is believed they
will endeavor to shift the begin
ming of the firing to apprehensive
court officials.
Today's court proceedings were
to the drawing OF more
complete indictments. The quest
for the missing clansmen continued
without any new clews.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Center Township Officers.

+. b. Farnsworth was elected
committeeman for Center township.
In Mena r. Harrison was elected
for Ward /, John Thompson for
Ward 2 and w. I. Green for Ward
3.
For justice of the peace, H.. j.
Radcliffe and S. II. Smith had no
opposition for nomination. The
third justice will probably be w.
A. Brumley, who received 10 votes
at Dallas, 9 in the first ward and a
few in the third ward. In the sec
ond ward S. C. Davidson got 79
votes.
For constable j. A. Johnson won
by good majority over b. A. Dun
can, the present constable.
John Bratcher was nominated for
road overseer.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
CRUSHING VICTORY
CLAIMED BY Turks
Ottoman Commander at Benghazi
Reports Italians Have Been
Defeated With Heavy Loss.

London, March 27.-According TO
report received from the Turk
ish commander at Benghazi, the
Turkish army in Tripoli has achiev-
ed great victory over the Italians,
the loss of the latter being given at
$500 men and 27 officers killed or
wounded.
The report does not say when or
where the battle took place, nor has
the matter been verified. Efforts
at yerification are now being made,
but denials that a fight of such
magnitude has taken place are all
that can be obtained here.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
IN TEN YEARS, $4,000 DEAD.
One Hundred and Ninety-Six Min
ers Toll for Three Months OF 1912

Thirty thousand miners have
been killed in explosions and other
accidents in the last ten years. In
four underground disasters this
year 1876 have died. At McCurtain,
Ok, less than a week ago, S5 per-
ished A month ago 27 were lost
at Lehigh, Ok. Two died at Wind
sor. Mo-, last January.
Why this waste of life2 The loss
of property also is great. The lat
ter is a real horror to the operators
who are now fighting the demands
for higher wages of "A million
workers who risk their lives in the
coal shafts. The owners say that
any wage increase would have to be
added to the price of coal to con-
sumers. The cost of accidents also
is added to the public's bill.
States have passed laws providing
for strict inspection OF mines and
for careful methods in> the shafts
They have appointed mine inspect
ors whose duty it is to enforce the
laws. often these men have been
accused Of neglect of duty. Two
years ago two state inspectors in
Ohio were fined S25 for not inspect
ing a shaft where fire damp had
exploded. In Kansas last year there
were $50 mine accidents in Craw-
ford county alone. The inspector
has held a complaint that the pros
ecutlnr officers made no attempt "a
enforce the laws regarding safe
guards
-Four mine explosions IN Decem-
ber 1906. costing zoo lives. startled
lhe country and led 90 a general in-
auirY inla lbe death rate Among
miners a ihe United States. While
Iha aealh rate in America Ter 1907
eas tag for every thousand men
empleyed European eoai producing
emn|ffes showed B death rate af
ae 81 nfe h eert iAo 4fd rHe
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
HATFIELDS TO HUNT ALIENS
The West Virginia Feudists Offer
Their Services Against Outlaws

Bluefield, w. Va, March 27.-The
Hatflelds of West Virginia are will
ing to go into Virginia and assist
in the search for the Aliens, who
shot the Carroll county court Off
GERS, according to Captain Hatfield,
oldest son of "Ansen Hatfield, leader
of the elan. He said today he would
organize a band of a dozen West
Virginia men and trail the Aliens
If Gov. Mann of Virginia desired
his assistance.
Captain Hatfield denounced the
Allen outrage at Hillsville, and
pointed to the peaceful termination
OF the trial of his brother, William
Hatfield, who was senteneed few
weeks ago to serve seven years on
charge of second degree murder.
Ten of the Hatflelds were in court
when the sentence was pronounced,
but made no demonstration.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
CONDUCTORS KICK ON
MEXICAN SITUATION
They Will Go i'm Body to Wash
ington and Register a Wig
orOus Kick.

Washington, March 27.-Repre-
sentatives of railway conductors,
engineers, brakemen and firemen
from all over the United States
will come to Washington April 3 to
protest TO the State Department
against the governments policy in
allowing present conditions to exist
in Mexico"
There will be 200 in the delega-
ton. headed by H. C. Teat, accord
ing to directors of the locomotive
firemen and engineers. Mr.. Teat
says the lives of his fellow-workers
are daily endangered on the Mexl-
can border and along the Mexican
railroads.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
II OF 93 ESCAPED
MINE EXPLOSION
West Virginia Workings Pronounc-
ed Safe by Experts One Day and
Brought Death the Next
Many Mine Fatalities.

Bluelield, w. Va, March 27.-
Eighty-two men were killed yester-
day by a gas explosion in the JED
Coal and Coke Company's mine al
Jed, w. ". about six miles from
here. Only II men escaped alive
One of these died within an hour
after being brought to the surface
Last night 33 bodies had been To-
Gated and the rescuers hoped to
have them out shortly. Exploring
parties will have covered all of the
mine BY. B o'clock tomorrow morn
ing and expect To have ali the bod
les out by noon.
When the explosion took place
only the II men working at the foot
of the shaft had a chance for their
lives. They rushed up the cages,
which were not damaged. Though
some of the blades of the fans were
shattered, they continued to oper-
ate, with the fortunate result that
enough air was present to admit
searching parties Immediately.
Rescuers Arrived too Late.
Less than half an hour after the
news of the explosion had been
communicated to this place rescue
parties set out. Oxygen helmets
and other appliances were rushed
from the plant of the United States
Coal and Coke Company, a United
States Steel Corporation mine near
by. A government mine rescue car
on the way to Huntington, w. Va,
was turned back on telegraphic or
ders from Washington and another
ear was started from Pittsburgh.
The first car reached here shortly
after noon. The experts immedi-
ately conceded that all in the mine
were dead.
State mine inspectors promptly
organized rescue parties and began
the exploration Of levels. As the
gases were cleared out and they be-
gan searches of the lower levels,
they Immediately began to come
upon miners, killed almost instant
ly. Other mines nearby sent ex-
perienced foremen to lead hun
dreds of volunteer rescuers, who
floeked 10 the, scene, as the news
spread about the countryside.
The Widows Aps i'm Need.
The usual scenes of horror and
grief which attend mine disasters
were lacking here today. No fam
lilies of the miners crowded about
the mouth of the shaft. Women
have kept within homes overcome
with grief and distraction.
The mine was inspected last Fri
day and pronounced safe. Prelim-
mary Investigations today have not
divulged the cause of the explo-
sion. Some local mine men are in
clined to regard ii as physical
phenomenon. Barometers in this
vicinity have been showing un-
usually low readings for the past
week without the usual atmospher-
ic changes.
The families of the dead men find
themselves in sore straits. Work
has been slack at the mines. Out
side aid will be asked.
A powder explosion in the mines
of the Thomas Coal Company at
McComas, near here today, result
ed in the injury of eight men. The
men were entering the mine carry
ing cans of powder when torch
set fire to bag in which they were
carried.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Backache Almost UnbearabIe

Is an almost certain result OF kid
ney trouble. ID. Toomey. S03 f.
Olive St.. Bloomington. H., says:
Il suffered with backache and
pains in my kidneys which were al
most unbearable. | gave Foley
Kidney pills a good trial, and they
did wonders for me. Today / can
do a hard days work and not feel
the effects For sale by Jackson
Drug & Furn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County

Frank J. Cheney makes an oath
that he is the senior partner OF the
firm of +. j. Cheney & Co, dong
hnsiness in the City Of Toledo,
county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use OF Hairs
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn 10 before me and subscrib-
ed in my peresnce the 9th day oi
December. 4. y. 1896.
A. ". GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public,
Halls Caiarrh Cure is taken M
ternailv. and acts directly on the
h.ood and mucous surfaces ot the
system. Send for testimonials Tree.
~. CHENEY q %. Toledo. -
sold ~ all druggists 4ac.
Fake Halis Family Pills for con-
81 sipaiioH.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Jiminez, Mex, March 26.--General
Orozco is personally in command
of the rebel forces here this after
noon, and is directing the action
and movements of the entire force.
Long range skirmishing began
about IL o'clock this forenoon, and
there is every indication that an
other general battle will develop.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
DONACHEY HAS GIVEN UP
Close Between OathOut and COlquitt
for State Auditor-Page Ahead
of Surridge for Com
missioner OF Mines.
LATEST NEWS FROM STATE.
Little Rock, March %.


Donaghey comedies defeat. Rob-
inson claims seventy-three coun-
ties. conceding only ST. Francis
and Faulkner, with both i'm doubt.
Donaghey's lead i'm own county,
Faulkner, is only "a. Robinson ma
jority will be fifty thousand or
more. Worst landslide in history
of state. Senatorial contest still in
doubt; Davis and Brundidge run
ming very close, with Davis in lead.
Davis claims Ten thousand majority,
while Brundidge figures show lead
OF only two thousand three hun.
dred. Much of Brundidge's strong
est territory, including st. Francis
Basin, which he has swept with loss
of only few counties, not reported
yet. Davis lead early this morning
was six thousand, and is being
whitfield down. Moose and Smith
certain, Page and Row. ed prob
able. Close between CoK, at and
0athOut.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Calculation OF County Returns on
Page 5.

The "Child's Welfare" movement
has challenged the attention of
thoughtful people everywhere.
Mothers are natural supporters.
and will find in Foleys Honey and
Tar Compound a most valuable aid.
Coughs and colds unchecked
lead TO Group, bronchitis and pneu-
monia, yield quickly TO the healing
and soothing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. For
sale by Jackosn Drug s. Furn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
ROBINSON WINS BY 2 TO /

two precincts out of twenty-three.
not including Conway leaves the
governors race tied with III votes
each.
Later returns added seventy-four
votes to Donaghey.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

For Sale-Good team, one mare
will foal next month: wagon and
harness, hay rack, mower. farming
implements and stove. Cheap for
cash. See Joseph Baader. across
from o. X. wagon yard Mena, Ark.
~
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Washington, March 26.-Confir-
nation of the decisive defeat of the
Mexican federal forbes by the reb-
els yesterday at JiIhinez has been
received by the state department
from a number of sources.
The dispatches received this
forenoon say that fighting contin-
ues today, with the federals con-
tinuing their retreat toward the
south.
From Mexico City itself come
strongly conflicting reports. presi-
dent Madero claims that the fed
eral forces won decisive victory
at Jiminez, asserting that their
guns killed or wounded more than
thousand rebels. sls
Madero in his statement also as
serts that followers of the rebel
Gen. Antonio Rojas, who was ar
rested some time ago by Gen. 0roz-
co, have mutined, and are now at
tacking the prison where Rojas is
confined, in an effort to free him.
Madero announces that he has OBJ
tanned this information from reli-
able persons in FL paso.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Another southsIde business House.

A. ". DAVIS, Who conducts a res
taurant on South Mena street, has
purchased from s. I. Wood the
business lot next 10 the Hughes
building and Monday began
the erection 81 q 20x50 foot build
ing. into which be viii move his
restaurant AZ soon as completed.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
FIGHTING AGAIN
IN MEXICAN CITY
Reports From Jiminez Announce
General Orozc0 Is Personally in
Command of Rebel Forces.

Jirsinez, Mex, March 25.-Federal
troops under Generals Urbana and
Aubery are attacking Hacienda Do
lores, four miles west of here,
where 1000 rebels are stationed
with three rapid-flre guns and two
field pieces.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

HuA Orpinfions and Black Nj
noreas. The best laying strains in
iho south. Eees fer saies also two
Rua 0rpiaeton cockeeis. Mrs Il. a.
lahcofk. Nena Ark. e~3 ii~5t-i
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
r. q. collins. postmaster. Barne-

tt. q. IOIIIIlst pUsIIfId5tbI1 BdTHt-
gat, N. j., was troubled with a Sc
we're la grippe cough. He says: II
would be completely exhausted af-
ter each 1T Of violent coughing. |
bought a bottle OF Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound and before |
had taken il an the coughing spells
had entirely ceased. IL can't be
beat" For sale by Jackson DRUG
& Eurn. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Biz Advertisements Assuring Sue
cess Look Strange Today.

Little Rock, March 27.-Despite
the page advertisement in the big
state papers in which Governor
George w. Donaghey announced
that the enemies of good govern
merit had been rebuked, and that
from absolute authentic informa-
ton the Democratic primary would
be a landslide for Donaghey, the
returns show that Joe t. Robinson
has won the nomination by almost
two to one vote.
Early this morning Eugene Will
liams, Donaghey's campaign man
ager, admitted Dpnaghey's defeat.
Joe Robinson announced this
morning that he would carry the
state by vote of three to one.
AT noon today complete and in
complete returns from sixty-six
counties give the following vote:
Joe 7. Robinson -------------oO,U5 ,U5o
George w. Donaghey---------25,l9S ,l9S
For United States Senator.
JEFF Davis -------------------59,5zz ~
S. Brundidge -----------------5o 900
Fifty-four counties give for at
torney general:
William l.. Moose-------------22,5 $40
Y. o. pindall f5,Ol4
Styles i. Rowe ---------------i',o ',o99
For State Auditor.
John NJ. Oathout ------------25, ,sJ6
]. c. Colquitt ----------------2o,Oou
For Commissioner OF Mines.
John II. Page ---------------2I, "
w. X. Surridge --------------zZ,ois
Little Rock Returns.
Complete returns from Little
Rock on the governors and sem
aior's race are as follows:
For Governor.
Robinson --~-- --- ---------~--s9st I
bonaehef --- $500 --- ---~--~-- -
For United States senator
brundidge 80 49, -------~----z,is. ! /.
Davis .---~---- -~--- ----s law
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

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a. The kidneys. ctIeanses and
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nass nruf Co. Special Agents
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Germ Club Meesina II the eosui
ltonse "a afeaa saturday. April 8
a f.ae d. m.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Wanted fe llu,--s good mlik eoN
and driving horse. Address
us E NIan t tf-f4 So
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

rAllKNa ooINr,.

Robinson Tied DanagAes III the
Governors Home County.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28

Your free package conkey's lay
ing Tonic and Big Poultry Book are
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reasonable price Address, j. G.
Garland. Acern. tf-3t~ft
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The Mena weekly star., 1912-03-28
Lille Rock Returns.

Complete returns from Little
Rock on the governors and sem
aiors race are as follows:
For Governor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
SOME BENEFITS OF ROTATION
Whole Food Supply Of Soil Is Utilized
and Valuable Organic Matter
Is Maintained.

Advantages connected with the
Idoption Of rotation are:
l.. The whole food supply Of the
soil a be utilized. This is not pos.
sible when only one crop il grown,
for some crops feed only in the sur
face soil, leaving stores Of food deep
er| in the soil untouched.
g.. The amount Of valuable organic
matter in the soil can be maintained
and ever increased.
3. The free nitrogen Of the air can
be made use Of.
4. Insect. fungus and weed pests
can be destroyed or controlled.
S. Provision can be made for the
economical distribution Of labor
throughout the year..
The rotation suitable for the wheat
farmer rs one in which wheat is
grown alternately with a fodder crop.
This implies wheat growing COM
bined with stock raising. On small
holdings in most districts of twenty
inches rainfall and over this may be
so arranged that a crop is grown
each year. Such a plan, however, has
the disadvantage Of entailing that
some Of the land be prepared in great
haste and possibly at an unsuitable
time.