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The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
LINING UP FOR
 MARCH PRIMARY
Office of State Land Commissioner Is Now Plum Worth Having Earl W. Hodges Will
 Have Opponent.

Little Rock, June 3.-Political lines for the primaries which will be held next March are being formed, and the list of candidates will no doubt be large. It is report ed that J. C. Clary, now commis- sioner of labor statistics, will be an opponent Co Earle w. Hodges, sec retary of state, who is expected to make the race for a third term. L.. $. DunaWay is expected also to en- ter this race. J. c. Clary made a close race for this office against O.. C. Ludwig several years ago.
 Now that the salary of the state land commissioner has been raised by adding to that department the state highway commission, this of flee becomes a tempting political plum. Reuben G. Dye, who has served two terms as state land com missionerIis is certain to ask for re- election. He was twice elected without an opponent, but he will have one at least in the next race. \. Y. Smith, member of the legis- lature from Bradley county, now acting as private secretary to Gov ernor J. M Futrel, and who was elected secretary of the state high way commission, but declined to serve, will probably be a candidate for the position. Mr, Smith was the author of the bill creating the state highway commission, and the prop CT enforcement of this law is the one hobby of his life He will make the race in the interest of the leg islative act which he created MT Smith has made a study of roads in practically every country of the world, he having visited all except those of South America. He was at one time a government attorney in the Philippines.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
NEW LIGHT PLAN
 BEFORE COUNCIL
Ordinance as Published in Star Yesterday Passed Second Reading Without Amendm ment-Up
 Again Next Tuesday Night.

The biggest proposition before the Mena city council Tuesday night from standpoint of general pub lie interest, was the ordinance in- troduced by Mayor Scoggin, grant, ing a 20-year electric light and power franchise to the Cooperating Electric Light Company of De Soto, Mo.
 With the exception of making the meier rate current furnished the city 6c per kilowatt hour instead or 5c. as printed in The Satr by mis- take. the ordinance passed the first and second reading, the only vote against it being by Alderman Da- tis on the suspension of rules and second reading. One or two amend ments were suggested on the first reading by Mayor Scoggin, but no action to change the original draft
 
 was taken.
 There seemed but little doubt but inc ordinance would have gone to final passage had not Mayor scog- gin voiced his desire that it be held up pending the deposit of S2,Ooo Tn n Mena bank as a guarantee on the part of the grantee. ,n
 The ordinance introduced at the last meeting to establish a munich nal lighting district and plant was not taken up for further action.
 The bill for feeding city prison CTS amounting to si9.50, or Toe per dov per man, came in for a good deal of discussion, the concensus ol opinion being that this, together with the cost of maintaining a guard. was more than was earned Inv the men.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
CROPS FLOURISHING
 AT STATES BIC FARM
W. $. Rhea, Saved From GaIlOwS by Gov. Robinson, Now Riding Boss ill Charge of Large Force
 -750 COnvictS.

Little Rock, June 2.-W. $. Rhea, convicted of murder in the first de- gree for the killing of Vital Arch ard near Dumas, and several times sentenced to hang before his sen tence was commuted by Governor Robinson, has been made a riding boss on the state farm, and has charge of a large force of men. Rhea was a plantation manager when Archard was killed by negroes working on the plantation, when he endeaVored to arrest a negro and take him away, and it was his qualification for the place which caused his appointment. Rhea first worked ill a ditch with digging squad, and was then made a trusty and later a guard, before being given a force of men and started to planting.
 The state now has l,500 acres of corn nearly waist high, and 3,200 acres in cotton which is very prom ising.
 There are 750 cOnvicts on the farm at the present time, and the number is constantly increasing, as there are no pardons. Last month not convict was released through expiration of his sentence, and this month there will be but three to go out.
 The white convicts have been moved to the Goree camp, which is on the highest part of the farm. This was formerly a negro camp, but it was scalded out twice by Bud Rhea and his force, after which it was treated to three coats of white wash. It is considered the most sanitary of all the camps.
 The penitentiary commissioners have purchased two new blood hounds.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
GAVE JUROR A DRINK
Senator L. C. Going and Others in Hot Battle in Supreme Court as
 Result of Little Diversion.

Little Rock, June 4.-One of the most strenuous legal battles of the present term of the Supreme court will be in the argument next Mon day in the cases of Senator L. c. Going, Judge l.. B. poindeXter, J. W. Moseley and j. W. Freer.
 These men were fined in the Cir cult court at Walnut Ridge for con- tempt of court, growing out of Moseley, a member of a jury which was trying a case in which Going and PoindeXter appeared as attor- neys for the defense, going into a room with the attorneys and par taking of drink from a bottle be- longing to one of the attorneys. The jury failed to return a verdict and Moseley was accused of being the man who prevented an agreement. Freer was the bailiff of the court who permitted Moseley to go into the room with the attorneys.
 The defendants will be represent ed in the argument by Judge A. s. Irby of Black Rock, Harry L. Pom der of Walnut Ridge, s. D. Camp bell of Newport, and George B. Rose of Little Rock. Attorney Gen eral w. L. Moose and Deputy John Streepey will care for the states side of the case. The highest pen- alty whieh,ean be imposed on the defendants is a fine 'of $50 and five days in jail. M
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
GAG RULE TOPUT
 PLANS THROUGH
Democratic Caucus May Restrict Further Legislation in Present Session to Currency Reform
 Some DiSsented.

Washington, May 3t.-The Demo- cratic caucus Monday will be urged to pass a gag" rule restricting to currency reform the additional legislation at the present session. Fearing that the House Democrats with the organization of commit tees may plunge into consideration and action of small bills of merely local importance, Underwood and other House leaders have determin- ed to impose the caucus rule.
 It may be possible that some plan will be devised whereby the Indian appropriation bill, which failed at the last session, may pass without being sent to the House, in which event that committee will be mug zled.
 Some dissatisfaction is being eVinced New members are desir- ous of getting down to work with their pet local measures, and Un- derwood may have difficulty in get ting through his caucus gag rule.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
MEXICAN MINERS AT WORK.
Small Colony Established Near Hat
 ton Seek Earth's Riches.

S. H. Sublette of Hatton, while in Mena "Wednesday, told of the work of colony of MeXicans near that place that is creating considerable interest whereabouts.
 Ten Mexicans, six men and four women, headed by a white-haired patriarch who cannot talk English, came to Hatton some months ago. They seemingly knew just what they wanted and were doing, and rented farm of William Smith, on which they are making a cotton crop, at the same time actively carrying on mining operations on government land nearby. They are running a drift into mountain, and at 50 feet are said to be taking out ore rich in silver, gold and copper, but claim they will have to go at least 200 feet to strike the main line or lead sought.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
RICH ORE NEAR LAYTON
Vein 70 Feet Wide, Mile Long and Depth Unknown Said to Assay
 $40 Per Ton.

William Fetch of Hatton was in Mena Tuesday, bringing samples of ore found near there said to assay $40 per ton in ore values and to exist in almost inexhaustible quan- titles.
 This ore find, MT. Fetch states, belongs to the Whiskey Peak Mining Company and is located one and a half miles west of Hatton, and an assay is said to show gold silver, copper, manganese and other ores to the value of $40 per ton. The vein is said to be 40 feet wide, depth unknown and at least a mile long.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
BANKERS SYNDICATE
 MAKES BIC PURCHASE
Buys From National Railways of Mexico an Issue Of S26727, 900 Per Cent Two Year Secured
 NoteS-LOan to Government.

New York, June 2.-New York, London and Berlin bankers in a syndicate today purchased from the National Railways of Mexico an is- sue of $26,7270OO worth of 6 per cent two year secured notes.
 The issue is to pay S1O000,O0O worth of notes due today and for the retirement of other notes due later.
 Announcement was also made this morning that arrangements have been completed for a S50,00O,- GOO loan to the Mexican government exclusive of the railroad financing.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
ALFALFA DOING FINE.
c. L. Emery Has Acres That Is
 Hilh Class.

c. L. Emery, who last year bought the J. A. Knoll 320-acre farm about i1a miles west of Mena, has brought to town bundle of stalks of alfalfa that average three feet in length and are fine in every way.
 This alfalfa field was pastured to hogs up to near February, and at that time it was thought to have been killed out, but now shows no bad effect from the bad treatment.
 M. B. Brown of the Homeseekers Information Bureau has received this sample of alfalfa for his office. Besides this he now shows splendid specimens of burr clover, sweet clover, red clover, white clover, Japanese clover and alsike, all of which were grown close to Mena. In addition many varieties of grass are shown. me, 4
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
NEW ACT TIES HANDS
Purchases Can Only Be Made After Advertising 10 Days for Bids
 More Work for Governor

Little Rock, June 3.-The act of the legislature which created the State Board of Penitentiary Com missioners, is proving a rather hard nut for those interested in it to crack. In the first place, the act places the responsibility for pa roles at the reform school on the governor. It was formerly in the hands of the penitentiary board, and the governor feels as though he has work enough to perform without 1t.
 The worst feature about the leg islative act is that it makes it un- lawful for the commissioners or their agents to make any purchases without first advertising for ten days for bids upon them. At the reform school tomato plants are needed now, but they cannot be purchased until ten days advertis- ing has been done. The potato plants at the school are being de- stroyed by bugs, and Paris green is needed to spray them. but none can be purchased. The board is flnd- ing the same condition at the state farm, and in many instances the convicts have been in want because no provision was made for the pur- chase of supplies in case of an emergency. enoA w 9e 'sos This act makes it rather hard for the commissioners to make their monthly purchases, and the only way they can anticipate is to pur- chase sufficient quantity of every thing, and of everything imaginable that could be used in an emergency, in order to be prepared when the emergency comes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
INCLUDE CATTLE,
 MEAT AND FLOUR
Free List May Be Extended as Re- suit of Conference With Presi- dent Wilson and Finance
 Committee.

Washington, June 3.-Chairman Simmons of the Senate finance committee, after a conference with President Wilson today said he be- lieved that when the tariff bill is ready for consideration by the Democratic caucus next week, cat tie, wheat, meats and flour probably will be on the free list.
 It had been reported that the subcommittee in charge of the ag- riculture schedule had determined to put nominal duty on meats and flour in order to equalize them with the free listing of cattle and wheat, but Mr. Simmons declared after his talk with the president that he ex- pected both the raw material and the finished product to be free list ed. He declined to say whether the change had been made at the in stance of the president or senators. He said that the bill would be con- sidered hy the Senate caucus all next week, and be reported out of committee the following week.
 Presidents Plan.
 Immediately after his conference with the president, Chairman Sim mons hurried to the capitol, where the subcommittee considering the agricultural schedule was waiting.
 T am going into the meeting to move 10 put cattle and wheat on the free list" said Mr. Simmons. 1T don't know what the committee will do about it.
 Later it was learned that it was the president who had decided up on the free listing of raw materials as well as finished products as the best means of equalization It was said that while the subcommittee recommendation that the finished products be made dutiable and the raw materials free, was reversed at the White House. it was only after many senators had expressed through Chairman Simmons their acquiescence. The decision was left to the president
 After the subcommittee heard the motion by Senator Simmons, Senator Williams stated that it would be considered and probably acted upon later today. The pre- vailing impression was that the committee would vote to meet the views of President Wilson and free list cattle and wheat Senator Will Hams indicated he was in accord with that view.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
DIVIDE CAPITAL PRIZE.
Three Persons Guessed the Missing
 Word in Dr. DickSon's Contest.

The missing word contest con- ducted by Dr. L. O. Dickson came to a close Saturday night.
 "Wielders" was the missing word, and there were three who guessed correctly, namely: Hubert Knight, Miss Myrtle Hudgins and Miss Paula Montgomery. Each one will get $8.33 one-third of the capital prize of $25. c. A. Proctor left of the "s," and will get the second prize, which is $5.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
NAMES BRYANS PARTNER.
Eidtor of Commoner Appointed Civil V GOvernor of Canal Zone. I

Washington, June 3.-President Wilson this morniag named Richard l.. Metcalf of Lincoln, Neb., editor of the Commoner, as civil governor of the Panama Canal zone. Metcalfe has been a newspaper man all his life, and came into prominence as Bryan's spokesman in 1896.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05

Kansas City, June 2-Sick was arrested at the Grand Central de- pot at 2;30 o'clock yesterday after noon as he came in off his run. Sick knew that he had shot man near Howe, Ok, early yesterday morning, but was shocked when the officers told him the man was dead. His arrest followed telegram re- ceived at police headquarters from Carl Wagner, sheriff of Lenore countN at Poteau, Ok asking that Sick be held.
 In the matron's room, where Sick is being detained, he told the fol- lowing story last night of the shoot ing:
 As we were leaving Heavener, Ok, shortly after ? o'clock yester- day morning, l noticed what looked like two men crouching on the steps of the express car. I ordered them off the train and thought no more of them. A few minutes later I started to bar the rear door, One of the men sprang up in behind me. He raised his right arm. It seemed 10 me in the lark that he had some- thing in his hand that looked like a blackjack I stepped behind a bag of beans and jerked out my re- VolVer The bullet hit him in the head.
 Several holdups on our line in the last few months" continued Mr. Sick, have put us on our guard. It was right near where Thomas R.. Burgess. one of our messengers, was held up and left for dead about five months ago. Then I remem- bered the robber who shot Jesse M. Short. the Joplin miner, although that didn't happen on my run.
 They were both young fellows about i9 and 20 years old. The man whom I shot-I forgot his name was taken off at Howe, Ok and treated by a doctor. The other man got away, but I understand he was caught later. I didn't know the man I shot was dead until the of ficers told me so at the depot"
 Sick is 25 years old and married. He has been working on the Kansas City Southern three years and lives at 2608 East Twenty-third street. Sick said last night he did not know whether or not he would con- sent to go to Oklahoma without riquisition papers until he consult ed an attorney.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
DENVER MAKES CHANGE.
Commission Form of Government
 Goes Into Effect Monday.

Denver, Colo. June 2.-Denver to- day joins the list of large cities try ing the commission form of gov ernment. Five commissioners and an auditor are now the only elec- tive officers whose qualifications the people will have to consider. They are commissioners, respec- lively of property, finance, safety, improvements and social welfare, a mayor being elected from their own number.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05

DON'T FORGET THIS.

w. J. Jernigan, al the head of the farm demonstration work in Arkansas, and W. F. Haden, for the Southwestern Arkansas district, will speak in Mena Thursday night, June }. at the Court House.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
A HOLIDAY FOR MANY.
State Offices Close in Honor of
 Jefferson Davis.

Little Rock, June 3.-This being the anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America, it is being observed as a holiday in Ar kansas, and all state house offices are closed for at least half of the day All banks are closed, and in many places exercises are being held in honor of the beloved presi- dent of the Confederacy.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
JOHN SICK IS HELD
 IN KANSAS CITY
Claims That Was Frightened of Train Robbers When Saw Two Boys CrOuching on
 Car Steps.

It. smith, June 2.-Pat Lawson of Poteau, Ok. was shot yesterday on a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train by John C. Sick, an express messenger. Sick, who says he believed Lawson and his companion, Albert Fruit of Poteau, 70 years old, were hold-up men, was arrested ill Kansas City at the re- quest of the authorities of Letlore county, Oklahoma.
 Lawson and Pruett were beating their way from Heavener to Poteau at the time of the shooting. They had attended picnic at the former place and were riding the blind when Sick discovered them. He says their presence recalled to him the two train robbers on the Kan sas City Southern road in Lefore county, Oklahoma, and Polk coun- ty, Arkansas, within a week of each last October. He shot Lawson.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
NEW ALTITUDE RECORD.
perryon Rises t6.SS6 Feet in Aero plane With Passenger.

Duc, France, June s,--The worlds altitude record for an aeropiane carrying a passenger, was broken This morning by Edmond Perryon' who rose to a height of i6,SS6 rect
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
STILWELL BANK CLOSED.
Bad Loans Are to Blame-Deposit- Ors Protected by Guaranty Fund.

ors Protected by Guaranty Fund.
 StiIwell, Ok, May 29.-The First State Bank, capitalized at Si0,00O, was closed by the state banking board today, following an examina- ton by Auditors Claude Settle and w. R. Samuels. It is announced that the depositors will be fully protected by the state guarantee fund, and that a reorganization of the institution will take place with view of reopening for business at an early date.
 The bank carried S59,0OO in de- posits, including S6,5OO of county funds, which are protected by a surety bond. Bad loans are blamed for the failure.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05

Nothing equal to Prickly Ash Bit-, ters for removing that sluggish, bilious feeling so common in hot weather. It creates strength, vigor, appetite and cheerful spirits. Jack son Drug Co, Gunnels Drug Co.,. special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
'eVier County Agents Visits Mena.
 j. A Whffor.d enorioI fo rr1g dam,

nn.I WUHUIu, spVCldI IHIIIF uoETI
 onstfatlon agent for Sevier county spent Friday at Mena. visiting one Mena Experiment Station in SWonpany with Prof. w. c. Lassetter. MT MT Wofford is enthusiastic over paogfess in better farming in his SSounty' having more than one hum UaeI u men and boys actively in the "ork' He left for home Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-05
British Poet Laureate Dead.

London, June 2.-Alfred Austin, British poet laureate since 1896, died here this morning at the age of 77 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
MISSION ELECTION DEC. 3.
THE BIGGEST UNINCORPORATED
TOWN IN STATE WILL VOTE ON
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT.
Especial TO The Herdld) I.

Mission. Tex, Nov. 6.-An election
for incorporation under the commission
form Of government has been called to
be held here December >.
Under articles under which ii is pro-
pose to incorporate, the city is entitled
to name mayor and two commissioners
who will probably be elected on the
same day as the election to decide on
Incorporation. A ticket IL being discus
sed with that view in end.
Mission with its 2 800 inhabitants Is
probably the largest tow in the state,
or in the south far that matter, that is
not incorporated This il due to the fact
that while at one time the town was in-
corporated. the incorporation was voted
off by the people because of some techni-
cality in the law under which the in
corporation was voted.
The sentiment for incorporation Is
practically unanimous which means
that Mission wiz enjoy all the benc4its
of incorporation after December j.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
is
DENIED BY BARR
DALLAS NEWSPAPERAIEN ARE
TOLD By ALLEGED SLAYER OF
FLORENCE BROWN THAT HE
NEVER CONFESSED.
BUT DALLAS POLICE CONFIRM HIS
CONFESSION BEFORE GRAND
JURY-EFFORTS BEING MADE TO
PROVE ALIBI
(BU Associated PreSs.)

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 6-Mcadc Barr
charged with the murder Of Florence
Brown, when permitted to talk to news
papermen today for the first time, de
MED he ever confessed TO the murder Of
Florence Brown.
1t is known positively, however. that
he did confess before the Dallas County
Grand Jury, the fact of his confession
having been confirmed by the police
Independent efforts began today to
prove an alibi for Barr
While some police officials believe the
story told by Meade Barr of how he muir
dered Florence Brown. others do not and
generally there is still much doubt and
perpleXity among the officials.
"He could have killed the woman but
there is possibility that he did not
said Sheriff =. +. Brandenburg. "Of
course we will work with Chief Ryan Of
the police department and Chief Tanner
Of the detective department in every pcs
siblc manner to unrayel the mystery
which has become more mysterious with
the confession Of Barr"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
WILL WINTER IN FLORIDA
PORFIRIO DIAZ. MENICO'S FORMER
PRESIDENT, WANTS 4 WARM Gil
MATE.

Miami, Fla. Nov. G.-Portirio DiaZ, for
mer president of Mexico, will live in Mia
mi during the coming winter, according
to Rafael Ruesga, Mexican consul here.
Senor Ruesga said today he expected the
eX-president to arrive about Dee. 1. His
family will accompany him.
Announcement of General DiaZ'S plans
was made in letter to Consul Ruesga.
The consul said that DiaZ. now in Eur
ope. desires to reside in a warmer eli
mate duringsthe winter, but is averse to
returning to Mexico unless summoned on
account of political conditions.
With the aid of SenOr Beranil, a mem
Der of the Mexican congress. SenOr Rues-
ga is endeavoring to lease a cottage for
General Diaz. The consul said today
that Il winter home near that of William
Jennings Bryan probably would be Sc
lected
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