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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-06

Phillies in an exhibition game. Field
sports featured the bill, the athletes
matching their arms in long=distance
throwing and their. speed in. getting
around the bases. 60.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
PREPARE FOR CHANCE
Those Convicted of Capital Of lenses Committed After June 13
 Will Be EIectrOcuted.

Little Rock, May 1.-The act substituting eleclrocution for hang ing in the execution of criminals convicted of capital offenses be- comes effective June IS. It is pro- vided that all such crimes commit ted before that time shall be pun ished by hanging, and only crimes actually committed after June 13 shall be punished by electrocution.
 Attorney General Moose has ad- vised the penitentiary commission that 1t must make the necessary arrangements for the establish ment of a death chamber with all the necessary equipment, at the penitentiary to carry out the pro- visions of the law, as hanging will be obsolete after that date except for crimes committed prior to June 13. The act appropriated l,500 for the purpose, but the lowest bid the commissioners have had for the chair and equipment is S2,900. The attorney general has advised that it IS an emergency that must. be met.
 A feature of the new law that will interest the press is the pro- vision that "No newspaper or per- son shall print or publish the de- tails of the execution of criminals under this act. Only the fact that the criminal was executed shall be printed or published"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
ECZEMA.

Don't close the pores of the skin and drive it in. Persons afflicted with eczema, scrofula, psoriasis, ulcers, pimples, etc, frequently have recourse to strong astringent external remedies to dry up and close the pores of the skin in order to get temporary relief, forgetting in their anxiety that by so doing they are forcing the poisonous germs back into the blood to reas- sert itself a month later, in the old disease area, or on some other part of the body in a more malignant form. How much better to help the blood throw of the impurities which cause these diseases and get permanent relief. Blood is the most important constituent of the human body, and when impure is the un- deriving cause of most of our ail- ments. Take Bloodine to purify the blood and apply Bloodine Oint- ment to the sk n and you will cure the cause of this most dreaded dis ease. Guaranteed to cure by your druggist. Mail orders filled by the Bloodine Corp, Boston, Mass.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22

His deduction still faiow, he rode away. Lord! how easy it had been. Not a hitch anywhere. And here, for days, he had imagined all sorts of things, and his dreams, tumble of dungeons, of tortures. He understood. The old rascals own head hung in the balance. That's what saved him. To Mahomed the rug was the paramount feature; revenge (and he knew that Mahomed was longing madly, fiercely for it) must wait. And when Mahom- ed turned his attention to this phase. why, he, Ryanne, would be at the oth- CT side of the Atlantic. It was very hard not to drop off at Shepheard's and confide the whole droll conspiracy to bottle with a green and gilded neck. But, no; he had had no sleep the night before; wine and want of rest would leave him witless when the time came to see that Percival was safely slowed away. A fine joke, a monstrous fine joke! By-by, Percival, old chap; pleasant journey. The Unit sd Romance and Adventure company gives you this little romance upon ap- proval. If you do not like it, return It if you can!
 Mahomed sat perfectly still in his chair His two companions watched him carefully. The mask had fallen,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

I. w. R. Shinn. Tax Assessor in and for Polk County. Arkansas. will he al the within-named places on the dates set opposite each place for the purpose of assessing the Real and Personal Property of Polk County for the year 1913:
 Rich Mountain Township. Mon day, June l6 at Rich Mountain Sta ton.
 Acorn Township. Tuesday, June r, at voting place.
 Washita Township, Wednesday, June IS. at voting place.
 Mountain Township, Thursday, June i9, at Dr. Norris Mill.
 Mountain Township, Friday and Saturday. June 20 and 21, at Cherry HiH
 Mill Creek Township Monday, June 23, at voting place.
 Big Fork Township, Tuesday, June 24, at voting place.
 Fulton Township, Wednesday, June 25, at voting place.
 Gap Springs Township, Thursday, June 26, at voting place.
 Faulkner Township, Friday, June 2, at voting place.
 Ozark Township, Monday and Tuesday, June 30 and July f, at Grannis; "Wednesday and Thursday, July and 8, at Wickes.
 White Township, Friday, July f, at Hatton; Saturday and Monday, July and :, at Nandervoort: Tues day and Wednesday, July s and g., at Cove.
 Cove Township, Thursday and Friday, July l0 and fl, at Hatfield. Eagle Township, Saturday, July t2. at voting place
 Cedar Township, Monday, July fl, at voting place.
 Freedom Township, Tuesday, July i5, at Mountain Fork Postof1ice; "Wednesday and Thursday, July l6 and r., at voting place.
 Potter Township. Friday, July IS, at voting place.
 Center Township, Saturday. July i9. at voting place; at Mena Court house Monday July 2i to July 3l.
 w. R. Shinn,
 Tax Assessor.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
FACT.
Local Evidence.

Evidence that can be verified.
 Fact is what we want.
 Opinion is not enough.
 Opinions differ.
 Here's a Mena fact
 You can test it.
 Samuel Badt, merchant, COG Sev- enth St., Mena, Ark, says: T have not changed my mind regarding Doan's Kidney Pills since I publicly endorsed them some years ago, and 1 never let an opportunity go by to advise their use. Doan'S Kidney Pills are certainly the best kidney medicine l ever used and many people to whom I have recommend ed them consider them fine for weak kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me of backache that had an- noyed me for almost two years, and they also restored my kidneys to a normal condition"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,. Buffalo New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
CERTIFICATES TO GRADUATES.
State Board of Education Tells How
 Can Be Had.

Little Rock, May l6.-The Stale Board of Education Is issuing to all pupils who complete the four year course in the state high schools certificates of graduation, with the details of their work on the back of same. If they have completed the normal training work also, that fact is noted. and this is a two years license to teach, which may be re- newed for five years. Many of the graduates have not requested tue certificates. but they will be issued to all who apply.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
Confirmation Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that w S. Simpson and Ellen Simpson have filed their petition in the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas asking for the confirmation of their title to the following described lands situate in the City of Mena Polk County, Arkansas. to-wit:
 Lot ?, Block 90 and Lot i2, Block 9i.
 And all persons who have or claim any right, title, interest or claim to said lands, or any part thereof, are warned to appear in said Chancery Court on the 24th day of June, 1913, and show cause if any they can, why the title tC said lands should not be in said petitioners quieted and confirmed
 Given under my. hand and seal of the Chancey Court of Polk County Arkansas, this the 23rd day of April, 1913.
 F. L. Johnson. Clerk. Star-First Pub. Apr. 24. Last Pub. May 20.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22

open hostilities. The English-Bar Mia. homed knew tolerably well uo bad known it in the lawless and revaling eishties. It would certainly be nen, tral ground, since the proprietor wac q Greek. With dignified sween of bia hand, he signed for Ryanne to get into the carriage. Ryanne did SO. relieved lie was certain that he could bring Mahomed round to a reasonable view or the affair. He was even willing to give him a little money. The tbreo Arabs climbed in beside him. and tbe journey to the hostelry was made without talk. Ryanne pretended to bo vastly Interested in the turmoil through which the carriage rolled. now swiftly, now hesitant, now at A stand. stlll' and again tortuously. Once Ma. homed felt beneath his burnouso for ms money; and once Ryanne. in tba pretense of seeking a cigar. felt for ms. They were rather upon even terms in the adjudication of each otb. CTS character.
 The English-Bar was not tbe moe. inviting place. Sober Ryanne had never darkened its doors. The odor or garlic prevailed over the lesser tmells of bad cooking. It was lighted only from the street, by two windows and door that swung open all the uays Tn the year. The windows were generally half obscured by bills an. nouncing boxing-matches, wrestling. bouts and the Autographs of cheau theaters. The walls were decorated in a manner to please the inherent ARglo-Saxon taste for strong men fast horses, and pink-tighted venuses. A Few 1ron-topped tables Uttered both room and sidewalk, and here vera men of dozen nationalities, slipping coHee. drinking beer, or solemnly
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Contest
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office,

DtpdIlIlblL Ol llt lnLcElOf,
 United States Land Office,
 Camden, Ark, April q, 1913.
 To William L. Poindexter, of Grannis, Ark, Contestee:
 You are hereby notified that Obie IPoindeXter, who gives Grannis, Ar. kansas as his post-oflce address, did on April 2l, 1913, file in this office his duly corroborated application to contest and secure the cancella- ton of your homestead entry, Se- rlai No. 05H5, made Sept. 16, 1912, for SEA NN4, NE14 SWH and FIT. WIZ SWA, Section 13, Town ship 6 S., Range B w., 5th Prin. Meridian, and as grounds tor his contest he alleges that the entry man has wholly abandoned the same for more than six months prlOr to the commencement of this suit, and never lived on said land more than days, and never made any improvements thereon
 You are, therefore, further noti- fled that the said allegations will be taken by this office as having been confessed by you, and your said en- try will be canceled hereunder without your further right to be heard therein, either before this of flee or on appeal, if you fail to file III this office within twenty days after the FOURTH publication of this notice, as shown below, your an swer, under oath, specifically meet ing and responding to these allega- tions of contest, or if you fail with in that time to file in this office due proof that you have served a copy or your answer on said contestant, either in person or by registered mail. If this service is made by the delivery of copy of your answer to the contestant in person, proof of such service must be either the said contestants written acknowledge ment of his receipt of the copy, showing the date of its receipt, or the affidavit of the person by whom. the delivery was made stating when and where the copy was delivered; If made by registered mail, proof of such service must consist of the af- lidavit of the person by whom the copy was mailed, stating when and the pOstof1ice to which it was mailed, and this affidavit must be accompanied by the postmaster's receipt for the letter
 You should state in your answer the name of the postOf1ice to which you desire future notices to be sent to you.
 H. G. Friedheim, Register.
 L. E. Rowe, Receiver.
 Star-Date First Publication, May Date of Second Publication, May 8. Date of Third Publication May 15. Date of Fourth Publication. May g.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
Commissioners Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the lIth day of April, A. D. 1913, in a certain cause (NO. 1009) then pend ing therein between Frank Nj. WoottOn, complainant, and South western Slate Company, a corpora. ton, defendant, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will of fer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the Southeast front door or entrance of the Coun- ty Courthouse in which said court Is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 24th day of May, A. D. 1913, the fol- lowing described real estate, to- wit:
 All of the S1a of N1a, and NE of SWA, and SEA-, Sec. 33, and Eh NEA; the S12 NWH, and SWH SEA; the SEA- SWA, and WIZ SWA, Sec. 34, and N15 NWA; the S12 NEA, and NW14 NEA, Sec. 35, and the SWA NWA, Sec 36, all in Township No Three (3) &, Range No. Twenty-Seven (27) West.
 And N12 NWA, Sec 3, and NEA NE14, Sec. 1, and NWA SEA, Sec. 1. and N12 SWA, Sec. 4, and NEA SEA-, Sec. 5, and N1a N12, Sec. 9, all in Township No. Four (4l &. Range No. Twenty-seven (27) West, and N@ NW14, Sec. 1, Township No. 4 &, Range No. 26 West
 And N12 NEA, SEA- NWA, Sec tion Mo- 5, Township No. Four lQ, Range No. Twenty-siX (26) West, all of said land being in Montgom- cry County, Arkansas
 And the S1a NEA, Section No. B, VIZ NWA, Section No. 3i, Town ship No. 3 S., Range No. 2S West, and the SEA- SEA-, See. fl, and Sh SWA, Sec. l2, and NEA NEH, Sec. Ii, all in Township No. Three (3) S., Range No. 29 West and being in Polk County, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale-On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as re- quired by law and the order and de- cree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing in terest at the rate of ' per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the pay ment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 22nd day of April, A. D. 1913.
 NJ. A. Stratton.
 Commissioner in Chancery. Star-First Pub. Apr 24.
 Last Pub. May g.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22

When the baby takes too much food the stomach turns; the result is indigestion, sourness and Vomit- ing. Frequently the bowels are in- volved and there are collie pains and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a grand corrective rem edy for the stomach and bowel dis orders of babies. It is pure, whole some and pleasant to take. Price 25c and soc per bottle. Sold by Me- Nerney's pharmacy-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
Shock of Freedom Killed Him.

Fond Du Lac, Wis, May 14.-The shock of being free proved too much for the weakened condition of George Wrightman, S2 years old pardoned by Governor MeGovern after he had served i4 years for the murder of Clarence Updike, in 1898, and he died of heart disease at his home yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
MOTHER WOUNDED BY SON.
Mrs. J. E. Meredith of ReynO Is
 Struck When Bullet Chances.

PocahOntas, May i6.-News was received here yesterday that Mrs J. E. Meredith of Reyno was seri- ously wounded by a shot from a rifle in the hands of her small son The lad had fired at a rat and the bullet glanced, striking Mrs. Mere dith behind the ear. Physicians dc not believe that the wound will prove fatal
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22

When you have that awful pain in the back don't delay, but go and buy a box of Bloodine Blood and Kidney Tablets. They make sick kidneys well. They even cure Bright's Disease and Diabetes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22
Rheumalism OnickIy Cured.

My sisters husband had an at tack of rheumatism in his arm" writes we'll known resident of Newton, Iowa. q gave him bot tle of Chamberlain's Liniment. which he applied to his arm, and on the next morning the rheuma- tism was gone" For chronic mus cular rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. Sold by all dealers.-Ad.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-22

For Sash and Doors see J. B. GOSS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
The Passing of Napoleon.

NH. Lorraine Petre has managed to say something almost new about Ma poleon, no small feat in these days of intimate research. In his "Napoleon's Last Campaign In Germany, 1S13," he tells us that Napoleon's overthrow was accompanied if not actually caus- ed by the changed conditions of his adversaries. He found himself no longer fighting against dynasties with their disciplined and hired armies, but against whole peoples encouraged by the examples of Spain and Russia to rise en masse against the tyranny of the oppressor" MT. Petre reminds us of the story first told by Lord Acton of Napoleon's realization that his star was on the decline. Lord Acton says: Having been repulsed at Laon by the Prussians, Napoleon tried his fortune against the Austrians and was defeat ed at Arcis. It was here he understood that the end had come and that he rode forward and stood over a shell about to explode An officer on the point of uttering a warning cry was stopped by another, who said, Don't you see that he is doing it on purpose and wants to have it over?'' It is re lated that Grouchy said of Napoleon at Waterloo, 'H public Fart de Ia guerre'' Gle has forgotten the art Of War.)-Argonaut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
BIRMINGHAM NOT
 TO BE MOLESTED
Farmers Story of Scheme to Retire Him Calls Forth
 Denial

There were two denia1s today on the part of the administration that any effort is to be made to retire Supt of Police Eugene Birmingham on g pension. The story which appeared in the Farmer yesterday caused con siderable consternation in the camp oi the gum shoers who were trying te engineer, the deal. Today effort is being made to locate the leak The mayor today denounced the runor as a political yarn but that was to be expected.
 The president of the police board George E. Hill also denies that the administration has planned to ta ke advantage of the illness of the super iutendent to retire him on a pension.
 For the sake of decency and discip- line in the department the plotters had better desist. Any political schemers who would seek to retire Eugene BiI- mingham from the position he has hon. pred for so many years would get scanty consideration from the people of this city.
 It is well that the administration mak-s public declaration of it's inten- tions after it has been Smoked out"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
Jack Herner a Reality.

Few people know that the nursery legend of Little Jack. Horner" con ceals a real tragedy. At the reforma- tion the chief of an abbey in the wes6 of England resolved to surrender and in token thereof to send the deeds of the religious house to Henry VIII. at Whitehall. For security's sake the abbot placed the documents in a pie dish and covered them with crust. The dish, without saying word about the contents, he gave to a lout, Jack Horner, with instructions to carry it by road to the king in London. About halfway Jack Homer became raven GUS and came to the conclusion that it was foolish of him to starve while he was the custodian of a pie So he broke the crust and put in his thumb and pulled out--a roll of parchments! 1! The diEgusted Jack Homer chucked the lot into an adjacent brook. The nonasTival of the deeds caused Bluff King Hal to suspect the abbot of con- tumacy, so his majesty commanded that the poor cleric should be hanged : York Sun,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
Feats For an Emperor.

Lady Mary Montagu's Italian habit of waking at 2 a. m. to drink asses milk and then going to sleep again was only a feeble rivalry of the program of the Emperor Charles V. At a. m. he breakfasted on a fowl seethed in milk and dressed with sugar and spices. Then he s1umbered again. His next meal was at noon, when he dined, par taking always of twenty dishes Two suppers came later, one after yespers (what we might call a high teal and the other at midnight or 1 a. m., the most substantial meal of the four. After meat he disposed of vast quanti- ties of pastry and sweetmeats, and the whole was washed down with copious drafts of beer and wine. It took forty years of such feeding to make not his appetite, but his taste, fail. He then began to find all food insipid.- London Tatler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
SETTLEMENT OF COE-STAPLEY
 STRIKE COMING?
Ccontinued from Page one.)

William Williams. a striker and un- ion sympathizer, arrested on June A, charged with having assaulted Edward G. Waters, a local caterer, as he came from the Coe-Stapley Company's fac tory, was fined $25 and costs this morn ing by Judge Frank L. Wilder in the City court.
 Evidence was presented which show ed that the two had an argument while conversing on the street and that later they repaired to a local saloon where the differences were temporarily patch ed up. Waters on the witness stand was not permitted to answer the ques- tion put by both Assistant Prosecutor John R. Gray or Attorney Lawrence Finke1stone for the defense: Do you still wish to press this charge, and. if not, why?'' Judge Wilder ruled that the case was prosecution against Williams by the State of Connecticut and that the question was irnmateriaL
 Williams admitted the striking but said it was in self defense
 The case has attracted considerable attention as it was the claim of both sides that influence had been used with the complainant to have him tes- tify in favor of the opposing side
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
STORY RETOLD
 ON SEC. HAMLIN
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, July 29-The nornina- ton of Charles s. Ham1in of Boston, to be assistant secretary of the treas ury recalled to old treasury employees today a humorous incident that oc~ cured when MT. Hamlin occupied the same position during the Cleveland administration This is the story:
 The minister of finance of Canada came to washington to discuss customs matters and Secretary of the Treaa- ury Carlisle notified MT. Hamlin who had charge of customs questions thas the minister was in the treasury de- pertinent and would call upon him
 In a few minutes man Of distin- guished bearing with flowing side whfskers and trinn1y dressed in a froek coat entered the assistant secretary s office MT. Haml1n greeted him effu : nity of a foreign cabinet officer. Tn ey clasped hands and each bowed in court1y fashion. The greetings contin- ued at the lowing stage until the sec retary discovered his visitor was deaf. He then yelled his words of welcome and the stranger, who seemed non plussed, suddenly swung his free hand from behind his back and presented salad fork, with the exclamation:
 Don't you think made a good job of it?''
 The visitor of aristocratic mien was found to be the official clock wind CT of the treasury department who had repaired the fork for MT. Ham1in's s private secretary.
 Mr. Hamlin had to repeat the per formance when the real minister ar rived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-29
CAPTAIN MORGAN
 OUARTERMASTER
 OF RIFLE TEAM

Hartford, Conn, July 29.-Sixteen candidates for the Connecticut Ma tional Guard rifle team that will com pete in the National shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio, next month, have been selected. The team will consist of if teen, so that one of these sixteen will be dropped. They are the following:
 Major John A. Hagberg, c. A. c.
 Major Earle D. Church, o. D., Cap tain Henry B. Garter, Second Infan- try.
 Captain wm. F. AIcorn, o. D., FiraS Lieut.. Chas. A. Crannick. First Infan- try.
 Second Lieut.. Henry A. Riley, Sec ond Infantry.
 Second Lieut.. Henry F. Lanbury. First Infantry
 Second Lieut.. Frank c. Thompson. First Infantry.
 Second Lieut.. George c. Freeland, Second Infantry.
 Ordnance Sergeant Thomas B. Reed, O. D.
 First Sergeant J. E. Felsted, Com pany B, Second Infantry.
 Battalion Sergeant Major Robert s Walker. Second Infantry. First Sergeant John A. Fitzgibbons Company A, Second Infantry. Sergeant J. A Gessler Company D, 1 Second Infantry.
 Private G. L. Hamman, Company M Second Infantry. These men will go to the East EIa- ven range on August and will remain there for practice shooting until the 12th. The team will leave for Camp Perry on August IS. Lieutenant Townsend Whalen, U. s. A., of this city, will ac- l company the team as coach. Major Isbe1l of the Second Infantry will be the team captain and Captain Percy Morgan of the Cost Artillery will be the team auarternaster