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The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
FALLS OUT OF BATH TUB
 AND BREAKS HIS NECK.

New Orleans, Dec. 30.-Adolph Gotch, ?, brother of Frank Gotch, the champion heavyweight wrestler met death in a peculiar manner i'll a rooming house in Dauphine street here late last night. Shortly after Gotch had repaired to a bathroom in the house, groans were heard by other occupants to come from the room. Breaking open the door they found him stretched out on the floor in a dying condition. He expired before hastily summoned physl- clans arrived. Coroner O'Hara de- clared that death was due to 8 broken neck, sustained in falling out of the bath tub. Gotch was employed here as a stationary engi- neer.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
FIRST PACKAGE SENT
 IN NEW PARCELS POST

Washington, Dec. 3i.-The first package to be mailed iii washing ton under the provisions of the new parcels post system will be depos--
 tied in the city post office immedi- ateIy after midnight by Postmaster General Hitchcock.
 Reports to the postotlice depart ment today from all divisions throughout the country indicate that the equipment and the work men are ready for the great in crease of package mail matter which will be dumped on the postal service New Years day. The sys- tenn becomes operative at midnight.
 While 60,000 post offices will be- come stations for the receipt of package mail matter tomorrow. the great majority of them will he open only a few hours because of the New Year holiday regulations. Of fieials of the department hope that the increase of package business will therefore be gradual and that the postal system will be able to adapt itself to the demands of the new service before the end of the week.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
CASTRO WAS CANNED
 ON ARRIVAL TUESDAY
Taken to Ellis Island Pending De- cisiOn Whether He Will Re
 Admitted to U. s.

New York, Dec. 3l.-Cipriano Cas- tro, ex-president of Venzuela, seeking entrance to this country after a long residence abroad, was taken off the steamship La Tou- raine today and removed to Ellis Island pending a decision whether he will be allowed to enter the United States. Castro is travelling under the assumed name of Ruiz, but was easily identified by the of ficials. They were accompanied by an interpreter and, on boarding the La Touraine, immediately had a conference with the captain. He di- rected them to Castro's stateroom where they presented their creden- tials and explained that they had orders from the government to take him to Ellis Island.
 If those are the laws of your country, 1 must comply was Cas- tro's only comment.
 His baggage was hastily gathered and he was taken on board the gov ernment boat Immigrant, which started immediately for Ellis Is- land. Castro was dressed in a dark suit and fur-lined overcoat and wore a silk hat. He carried a gold headed cane. He appeared in good health
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02

effort on the part of some, if reports are true, to have the legislature submit that number, which would deny the people any privileges of amending the constitution.
 An effort will be made to have the legislature re-submit the bond amendment, knocked out by the Supreme court on the ground that but three amendments can be sub- mitted (the recall going with iD A conference of the officials of cit ies and towns and other public spirited citizens interested has been called by Mayor Charles E. Taylor of Little Rock for January i3, two days after the legislature convenes, for the purpose of considering the form of amendment which the leg islature is to be asked to submit. An effort will be made to eliminate from it any of the objections that may be raised by all save those who are opposed to bonds on general principles.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
Fl. SMITH GROCERY
 HAS BRANCH HERE
ReynOlds-Davis Company Bouqht Roach Wholesale Grocery Com pany Stock and Leased Building
 Mir. Roach to Rest Up.

The Roach Wholesale Grocery Company's stock of grocIeries and business has been sold to Reynolds Davis Company, the big wholesale grocery company of Ft. Smith. The new owners will take charge on January i. This will be the second branch the Ft. Smith house has opened, the first being at Van Bu- ren. Though no manager has yet been selected, it is reported that MT. Covey, at present with the Van Buren branch, will locate here.
 E. T. Roach, who has been at the head of the Roach Wholesale Gro cery Company since its organiza- ton, has decided to get away from confining business for the benefit of his health. He has not made any definite plans for the future. For the past lot9M or five months he has Suffered intensely with Rheumatism He has leased tiie big concrete building now occupied by the gro dery business to the aeynolSs- Davis Company for a term of years st yearly rental of si,Q60.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
HAPPY NEW YEARS FLASHED
 BY WIRELESS AT MIDNIGHT.

Washington, Dee. 3i.-The navy departments powerful new wireless tower near Arlington, Va, has suc- ceeded in catching the time signal from the Eiffel tower in Paris, a distance, approximately, of 3,900 miles, according to information giv- en out at the navy department to- day. The fact became known in connection with the plans that are being made to attempt to reach the Eiffel tower and other stations throughout the world at midnight tonight to flash New Years greet ing.
 Navy department officials are hopeful that the Arlington tower can flash it's message to Eiffel tower tonight because the American tow CT operates a high power" station. EifTel has been notified to watch for the New Year signal. The feat of the Arlington tower Sunday night is the greatest since it's erection, but it is believed to be only a pre- liminary to the great extension of it's zone of communication.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
RIDING WITH ROPES
 TO HANG A NEGRO
Unknown Black Assaulted Wife of WagOner, Oklahoma, Farmer One Hundred Men Are
 Looking for Him.

aluskogee, Ok, Dec. 30.-Deter- } Red that Governor Cruce nor any C else shall have an opportunity tc commute the sentence of an un- k lwn negro who, yesterday after nOon, assaulted Mrs. Terry Cowan, Fife of a white farmer living in Fagoner county, one hundred men tith Winehesters in their hands md ropes on their saddles are rid flg the surrounding country today poking for the negro.
 The negro attacked Mrs. Cowan vhile she was alone in her home and desperate fight elsued. She r,,shed from the house and fled to a neighbours, with the negro follow in''
 ntense race bitterness is mani fe,t over the crime, following as it dos the communication by Governor Crlce of the death sentence of Joe Co Ion for the murder of a white farmer in the same county a few da 5 ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
Rights of Americans in Russia.

Washington, Dec. 3i.-The treaty which the United States has with Russia, giving to American citizens in that country privileges of fla vored nation" expires today and in future such citizens will be gov erned by the local laws of Russia, subject only to the commonly ac- cepted principles of international law. The state department is not without hope, however, that some agreement may be reached at the last moment, which will obviate the possibility of the discriminatory treatment of American imports into Russia.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
' Prepare Soil With M,r Care This Year so Can Rai

eefer with other liberal spirited
 eiEens who have given their time r q means to the forwarding of the rk. l would also congratulate
 e boys for their earnest efforts S4d in having won for Polk bounty ne high honors as a corn growing
 unty that it has received through Yer efforts. We believe that what lhey have accomplished isl well worth all the outlay of money that he county has paid into the work.
 For 1913 let us have iC0 bows in the club, every one winner. Also. we hope that the enterp,istng cit izens from other towns in the coun- ty will aid Mena to make up a bet ter premium list than we rage ever had before.
 Wishing a prosperous New Year to your many readers, and especial ly to the farmer boys of this coun- ty, 1 am,
 Yours for the growing of better crops. A. E. Wear"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
STATE PROSECUTORS DENOUNCE PARDON|NC
Declare Governor DOnaghey's Act Was Great Handicap to Enforce ment of Criminal Law of
 the State.

Little Rock, Dec. Swallowing a forensic castigation of Governor Donaghey for his act in pardoning 36O state convicts at one time, the state convention of prosecuting at torneys today adopted resolutions asking the next legislature to create state pardoning board, with the governor as a member, thereby talk ing the sole pardoning power from the chief executive.
 The prosecutors were caustic in denunciation of the pardoning act declaring it a great handicap to the enforcement of the criminal law Prosecuting Attorney Paul Little declared the governor had hanged the laws of the state instead of its criminals.
 Prosecuting Attorneys Robert L Rogers and c. A. Fuller were par ticularly scathing, as was also At torney General Norwood and As sistant Henry Rector. NorwooC characterized the exaggerated re- ports on existing Conditions in Ar. kansas as little less than outra. geous."
 Rogers declared on the floor tha an ex-state official had told hin Governor Donaghey will pardon i0( more on New Years day.
 The prosecutors also asked tho next legislature to amend the liquor laws so as to make each sale in vio- lation of the law separate offensC instead of each day.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
CARING FOR CUSTOMERS.
Mena Laundry Is Looking After
 Bundle Business Despite Fire.

The Mena Laundry Company, though put out of business tenn Iporarily by the fire, is making a special effort to care for it's cus- l..omers by collecting bundles, shirts and collars, and sending them to DeQueen, delivering on return. So far however. it has had to2give up family washing.
 Mir. Bond, the manager, is putting forth every effert to get necessary repairs made. but thinks it prob ably will requirt about ten days tt lget shaped up for business.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
SAILOR BOY LOST HIS
 LIFE TO SAVE GIRL

San Diego. Cal, Dec. 30.-Search was begun here today for the body of Ned Kline, a musician of the cruiser California, who lost his life yesterday in attempting to rescue Miss Anna Hidden, who was drown ed. Kline and Miss Hidden were standing on a rock taking photo graphs, when the girl fell 20 feet into the ocean. Kline sprang after her and was dragged down in the surf. Miss Hidden's body was re- covered. Kline enlisted from Mem pbis, Tenn.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
Spy System Reported.

London, Dec. 30.-A Berlin dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph Company reports the discovery of the greatest espionage conspiracy known for years. Thirty men and women, including Germans and Russians, have been arrested, charged with spying in behalf of Russia. The German authorities de- cline to give out any particulars.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
pension Bureau prosnerous.

Washington, Dec. 3i.-The annual report of Commissioner of Patents Edward B. Moores, issued today. in- dieates that the country continues to prosper.
 The total receipts of this office for the fiscal year amounted to more than two million dollars, a gain over last year of about Si00, GOO. There were 69,236 applications for patents filed in the otflce,- an in- crease of about 1000 over last year Approximately i9,000 patents ex- pired during the year.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
PRESIDENT TAFT
 BACK AT CAPITAL
Executive and Members of His Pan- anna Party Celebrate New Year at White HOuSe-RuSSian
 Treaty Expires.

Washington, Dec. 3i.-Unless some hitch occurs in their schedule, the president and members of his panama party who accompanied him to Panama, will celebrate the coming of the New Year at the White House tonight. There will be a simple observance, however, as tomorrow will bring the annual New Year reception, which is al- ways strain on both the president and his wife.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
ADVISE TURKS | TO MEET TERMS
European Diplomats Point Out Danger of Delay in Balkan Peace Parleying If COntinued-Im-
 pOrtant Side Light Events.

Censtantinople, Dec. 30.-Ambas- sadors of most of the European powers have advised the Ottoman government to make an effort to come to the terms of the Balkan all lies. The Russian ambassador here in particular coupled his advice with a warning as to the dangerous chances of delay in view of the sit uation in Asia Minor.
 This Russian representation has produced a disagreeable impression in Turkish official circles, while the agitation in the army in favor of a resumption of hostilities continues.
 Many handbills have been distrib- .uted among the Turkish officers and men, counseling te chontinuance of the wbr and the non-surrender of Adrianople.
 The peace conference between delegates of the Balkan states and of the Turkish empire assembled this afternoon for it's seventh ses- sion.
 Important Events.
 It is expected here that the course of the negotiations may be influ- enced by three events.
 The first of these is the death of the German foreign secretary, AL fred Won Kiderlin-W Waechter, which coming soon after that of Baron Von Bieberstein, formerly German ambassador at Constantinople, and afterwards at London, deprives Turkey of two valuable supporters and convinced upholden of the maintenance of the Ottoman em- pire. Kiderlin was supposed tC have been the instigator of the Austro- Hungarian armaments or | the Balkan frontier.
 The second occurrence is the re- assembling of the House of Com mons today. Although Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary, i! determined to maintain Great Brit. aims strict neutrality, he canno lprevent members of the house ask ling questions which show the trent of public opinion.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
DYNAAnTERs SENTENCED.
Judge Believed in Innocence oI
 One-New Trials Refused.

Indianapolis, Dec 30.-Frank NJ. Ryan, president of the iron Work CTS, received the heaviest sentence of any of the 3s men convicted Sat- urday of complicity isf the dynamite conspiracy concei and put into operation by the McNamara broth CTS, now serving terms in the Cal ifornia penitentiary for the destruc- tion 0f the Los Angeles Times bniIa..,.s in which 2i lives were lost. van was sentenced to serve seven ,.s.ars in the federal prison al Leav- fenworth, Kas.
 Eight were sentenced to six years each, two to four years. twelve to three years, four te two years and six to one year and one day each. Five were given liberty through suspension of sentence. Edward Clark, who pleaded guilty, was giV-
 {Contin1aS en fifth page.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
-tl-------------------- GERMANY UNCOVERS PLOT.
Arrests Follow Revelation of Con-
 spiracy tO Destroy BridqeS.

Berlin, Dec. 3O.-Many arrests have occurred at Breslau, capital of Silesia, of men and women charged with being involved in a widespread conspiracy. Correspondence has been seized, revealing a plot to de- stroy all the bridges near Breslau in the event of German mobiliza- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
RETURNED TO AiENA.
r I. Beard Bought Hack Wagon
 Yard He Sold Recently.

G.E. beard, who sole the Arkan- sas wagon yard and his produce Ibuslless to George Lilies about two weeis ago and went for a visit in inc ,outhern part of the county, has rein med. Saturday he bought back inc barn and produce business at an increased price, and says that Mena looks good.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
For SaIe.

30 acres adjoining the town of Grannis, Ark; 25 acres in cultiva- ton. Good Groom house. we'll of water, barn and outbuildings. s'3Ean. half cash. balance n
 ~ess J. E. Poe,
 parUeT ars. ttf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
Helped Iron WUrkers.

Two or those cOnNlctcd were nOb affiliated with the Iron Workers Union, but they were found guilty of joining with the iron workers of ficials in promoting the conspiracy. One of these is Olaf A. TVeitmOe of San Francisco, recognized labor leader on the Pacific coast the tes- timony against whom was that he aided in causing explosions at Los Angeles, wrote letters about them and referred to them as Christmas presents" after the fatal Times eX- posion, and that he aided in con- cealing evidence wanted i'll Califor- na. He is secretary of the Call ifornia Building Trades Council
 Hiram B. Kline of Muncie, Ind, the other member of another union, convicted, was formerly an organiz- CT for the United Brotherhood of Carpentersaand Joiners in Detroit.
 Another token of the Los Angeles explosion came in the conviction of J. E. Munsey, who was charged by the government with harboring James B. Mcnamara tor two weeks in Salt Lake City while that dyna- miter was fleeing from the scene of his crime.
 Many of those convicted were charged with knowing only of local explosions on the work of contract ors who refused to recognize the union, but were thus brought into the general conspiracy Ryan. John T. Butler, vice president of the union at Buffalo; Eugene A. Clancy of San Francisco, Frank c. Webb of New York, Michael J. Young of Bos- ton, Philip A. Cooley of New Or leans, Henry w. Legleitner of Dem yer and Charles N. Beum of Minne- apolis were all convicted of having appropriated out of the union funds Si000 a month with which McNa- mara paid for explosions.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
Netier Pleased Every Day.

W. B. Fry and daughter, Ina Gill more were in Mena from Board Camp Tuesday. They commenced reading The Star in their Texas home some years ago. and say that this fact was responsible for their coming to Polk county, which they did aoout three months ago, buy ing home near Board Camp. They sav taey like this country better every day, it's health, climate and beople. whom MT. Fry dssignates as Inc most neighborly he ever saw. hIe says all his neighbcrs act as lhongl they were glac he came hmGre them.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02
New Trials Refused on Grounds That Every Opportunity Was
 Given to Prove Innocence.
EVIDENCE INDICATED
 MURDER, SAID JUDGE
Special Train Carries Thirty Three Convicted Union Men to Federal Jail at LeavenwOrth-T
 Wives Are HeartbrokeD.

Indianapolis, Dec. 29.-The United States government, with stern and decisive swiftness, yesterday took into it's possession 38 union labor officials convicted of conspiracy, of promoting explosions on non-union work throughout the land, of aiding in the destruction which brought loss of life at Los Angeles, Cal, and of carrying on a reign of terror" declared to be unparalleled in the history of the country. Almost the entire executive staff of the Inter- national Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers was con- victed. Only two officials of that union now remain out of jail. At the head of the list of those con- victed stands Frank M. Ryan, presi- dent.
 It was of this union with 12,000 members that John J. McNamara was secretary-treasurer while he conducted the dynamitings, out of which the present convictions grew. Yesterdays convictions, coming on scale unprecedented in federal court were an aftermath of the killing of 21 persons in the blowing up of the Los Angeles Times build ing on October 1, 1910. McNamara and his brother, James B., the Times dvnanllter are eonyls t, lisi California. Ryan and llt5 teLoss 1I fcials, former associates 9f AlcNa-~ mara, are federal urisSners haFe awaiting sentence.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-02

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12

81 should think it very, very of you if went
without And Mrs. Allen said that she smiled
family
So it was together that they Holngs
heads being that Pud home when they arrived
Jennie and he uaecedy glad to Maud and Pud
place feel homeike
@Why, Stacey, exclaimed Maude, @from the you've
aBully isn't it0 rejoned Pud chucling Hes only able
by George he's growing fast that though Ia better get
plenty of 'em on deck for him in advance Now.argu
about supplying train of cars and an OK team and an
small But I've been studying these kindergarten
systems and that old pr Froee and lots of other author
a hnd a 70 Seapn old OIL n the
universities keep their neects the jump
rot, you know"
Jennie remarked Mrs Aline with of her erinklng
little laughs eff had husband like I'd either love him
distraction away from him."
WELL Alne" nterjected Maude gayy "havent you done
Nothing like Paris complete education cried Pud
chucklng "Served you good and right Alne. Maude, I'm
But Aline only smiled As second a duel might smile
when careless flourish of his principals blade scratches the
aren't we to see the baby she asked
Agnes is bringing him. Jennie rejoined Oh here he IS
There is eternal motherhood in the female heart that
as nuitive as the halo with which the adolescence boy
invests all grsh features.
But the precocous ugness of little Stacey beyond
womans indulgence. There magn maturity in the
CONFUSION of his inane features when he screwed up his
eyes and opened his baw that seemed justify his
fathers hopes of child wonder for intelligence but also of
boy demon for temper
There have been moments of happiness in Alne
Aliens existence but fer sheer exquisite enjoyment has
excelled her delight when Maude Warmers vision little
Stacey Hollnghead's hdeousness burst unwarned
nomced She thrilled in her anxiety lest Maude should
equal to the situation pause enough satisfy dramatic
exgenc and Ane knew her friend would meet her
taons.
sIsnt he wonder. Maude exclaimed, with full intake
of breath
1t is womans tradition that mother flaw in
her that Jennie had been gazing the
face of little Stacey he born remember too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-12

that the maternal heart is plant every fantes
hint of doubt cavL
AS Maud crupuou obsevant of the proprieties of the
OCCASION swept crouched before the baby his
mothers the expression the good Joan might
have when the fag piled high Once she glanced
man-obtuse dense in his pride in his offspring.
ooh, Ane!" cried Maude, @snt he just the most wonder
full baby behed! And for his age! Why he's going
grow into veritable giant"
"Weighed pounds when he bon" volunteered Pud
jubilantly.
"And his eyes, whenever he holds his breath! They
fairly CLINT sparks" 80,
"And his chinl Isn't that big, firm, solid chin for
0aOy % ng Oh ms bnd her a p
whose thick hand at the moment passed over his
turned again to the baby
Alne Have you noticed his little mouth when he closes
-almost buried in between his cheeks? Was there
baby that had such plump cheekand such big fore
head Now where in conjecture-did he get that
beyond did not meet hers ut isn't your forehead
ooh. no." the mother rejoned "He gets that from his
father Maude you know"
Il have always thought Maude continued chat character
Stacey Hollingshead all again"
the turn head gazed long child lap
and addressed the at Ane suddenly hidden face
But Aline choking in the smile that had grown be-
yond her control failed 1t Jennie who replied
she and put the baby in her husbands strong
HE is, Maude-the very image of his father"
About the two father and child, Jennie, with gesture of
proud happiness flung both her and she Rugged hem to-
geer her bosom As she stood gazing from that refuge
Maude and Maude dearest friend she sad with the ntona
sincerity which only the happy wife and mother
command
1.-THE image of his father Maude And he is going to
up good and dear husband for his
father me-"
Now only for that their glances met but
in that instant Maude Warner realized Jennie had
victory life which she herself could have achieved though
she gained Stacey Hongshead and little Stacey beau
tifu the baby Rugged tightly there was hdeous SO
Maude said. quite humby:
"Why. am of that, Jennie"
And she made discreet haste in departure.
Aline they another of her smiles; but about
wistfuness her smiles had not since she
was girl. PHIlIP CAMPBELl