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The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
A FINE ANIMAL BURNED
W. l.. Parker'S Bessie Died in Fire That Destroyed Barn and
 Other Property.

About l2:30 Thursday W. L. Par ker's barn, summer kitchen and other outbuildings were burned, and Bessie, his fine standard bred mare, with young foal, died in the flames.
 The fire was started by little Tom, the 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Parker, who was playing with matches and set the hay on fire. Frightened at what he had done, he ran to the house and gave the alarm. Some of the older children and neighbors proceeded to save the vehicles, a surrey and buggy. s. E. Galloway devoted his efforts to saving the mare, by the side of which was colt, only a few hours old, sired by The Nubian. Mir. Gallo way succeeded in getting the ani- mals outside, but the mare seemed crazed by the fire and rushed back to death, the colt with her. MT. Galloway suffered painful burns on his hands as a result of his efforts,
 Besides the barn, which was packed full of hay and feed, a sum mer witchen, meat house and other outbuildings were burned, together with a seasons supply of meat and other valuables.
 Bessie was brought to Mena about four years ago by Carl Kiene, and later was sold to MT. Parker. She was dam of Mena Maid by The Nu- bian, the first standard bred colt foaled in Polk county. Bessie has been considered one of the very fin- est animals in this vicinity, and Si00 has been offered for the colt that was foaled this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
THE SAVINGS OF JEFF DAVIS.
Sketch of Life of Former Senator
 Being Prepared.

Little Rock, April l8.-L. S. Duna- way, known to three-fourths of the voters of Arkansas, who is writing a sketch of the life of former Sena- tor Jen Davis, while in the city Friday stated he would complete the work about June i, and it would be published and on sale a month later. The book will contain many sayings of the deceased senator. Dunaway heard Jeff Davis make over 250 speeches, and has been col lecting data for the book for number of years. Dunaway stated that he had received letters from book agents all over the country de- string the right to sell the book in their communities.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
COLLECT THE COMMISSION.
 LAND NOT TRANSFERRED
Interesting Case Decided by Judge in Court Tuesday-Other Cases
 Disposed of.

In the case of Harman X Steven son, real estate dealers, suing Theo. Hcibing for commission on sale that was not completed, Judge Cowl- ing, after hearing the evidence, took the ease out of the hands of the jury and rendered a judgment for the plaintiff for the amount asked, Sl10. It seems that in this case Hiebing had listed a farm with the Teal estate firm. The firm had se- cured a purchaser and Hiebing was ready to sell, but failed to make a title to suit the attorney of the Would-be buyer. This failure to make title was not any fault of the real estate firm, which therefore claimed it's fees the same as though the sale had gone through. In this contention the court agreed. Mo- ton of appeal was made by the attorney for the defendant.
 Other cases disposed of thus far are:
 Southern Produce Co, plaintiff, vs. Roach Wholesale Grocery Co.,, de- tandant; verdict by jury for de- fendant.
 J. NJ. Hawthorne, plaintiff, vs. c. T. Standridge, defendant; verdict for plaintiff for SIPS, after allow ing offset of SS to the defendant.
 Roach Wholesale Grocery Co.,, plaintiff, vs. Dreyfus Bros, defend ants; verdict for defendant.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
CIRCUIT COURT
 CONVENED MONDAY
Judoc j. T. Bowling Makes Strong Charge to the Grand Jury-Lays Stress on Pistol TOting as
 Producer of Crime.


 Judge J. T. Bowling convened the Anril term of Circuit court at 9 o'clock Monday morning. The court room was crowded to hear the mdge's charge to the grand jury. Court was opened by a prayer by fine Rev. F. N. Brewer.
 Following the prayer Judge Bowling delivered strong address 10 the grand jury.
 mdge Bowling called attention to inc importance of the duty Of ju- TOTS; said that they must shut their eyes to all personal conditions; that some juror might be called upon fo indict his own son, or enemy, hul at the sacrifice of their feel ines all must do their duty and re- hlrn the accusation where the facts warranted.
 Attention was called to the crime of carrying pistols. If we could prevent pistol carrying, drunken ness and gambling we would not need a criminal court, and human life is too sacred to be at the mercy of these criminals" said the judge.
 Those practicing medicine with out a license, or any profession practiced where law requires a li- cense, should be investigated and those guilty indicted.
 Judge Cowling's charge took up the time until after noon, when he adjourned court to 80, when the regular work was taken up,
 W. B. Barton was chosen foreman of the grand jury. The full jury follows:
 G. F. Crawford, J. G. Jackson, ]. F. Lewis. J. T. Winton, J. T. Ward C. B. Connally, W. T. Lemon, w. NJ Faulkner. G. w. Corley, J. F. Standridge, Robert Fortner, w. B. Barton. F. J. Moseley, J. w. Ring gold. J. F. Warner, Charles Lofts
 The petit jury is as follows:
 W. D. Durham, J. w. Gardner, W. II. Starr, NJ. Hartman, R. A. Montgomery, J. E. Wilkins, A. Car per. Joe finders, H. c. Cecil, T. A. Woodell, J. w. McCully, ]. l.. Gale, l.. II. Keener. Ira Clifford, II. l.. Looney. l.. A. Cummings, J. II. Mad last night and was taken to were conducted this afternoon by doX W. l.. LunsfOrd, R. L. Dalrym- plr W. r. Whittenberg, R. A. Rowe D. F. Myres, J. E. Davis, H. E. Davis.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
JAPAN INVOKES GOLDEN RULE.
Says Now Is Time for California to Learn Principles of Humanity.

Tokio, April 2i.-Announcement that President Wilson and Secre- tary of State Bryan are making eff forts to bring about compromise in the proposed California legisla- ton with respect to the alien land ownership bill, and that Governor Johnson is opposing the bill, has softened Japanese ire. Public opin- ion now has become more optimis- tic.
 The alleged unwillingness of the American missionaries to assist in resisting the bill is the subject of a harsh criticism in the Japanese pa pers, but after a conference with
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
HELD FOR CUTTING TEACHER.
k. .. and Lloyd Morrow Will Be Tried Next Week.

The grand jury returned a true Dill against K. Q. and Lloyd Nor row of Hatfield, charging them with assault with intent to kill. They were arrested and gave bond in the sum of $500 each for appearance Tor trial in Circuit court Tuesday, April 29.
 These are the young men who were involved in the almost fatal cutting of Prof. J. c. Hoheimer in the school at Hatfield several months ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
TURKEY AGREES TO MORE
 PEACE IN THE BALKANS.

Constantinople, April 22.-The Servians and Greeks today conclud- ed an agreement with Turkey sim liar to that made between Bulgaria and Turkey, by the terms of which hostilities are to be suspended for ten days.
 The Grecian and Turkish gov ernments also have agreed to be- gin the repatriation of Turkish prisoners of war. The first batch of five thousand has been sent to the Turkish seaport of Mersina, in Asia Minor.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
IyoRCIDE TO HANG MAY 30.
Clarence Schumann Was Convicted
 Before Electrocution Was Adopted

Little Rock, April i9.-Acting covernor Futrell will today issue a proclamation fixing Friday, May 80, as inc date for the execution or Clarence A. Sehumann, uxorclde' who is under sentence of death m Hot Springs. Schumann VIII De hanged. as he was convicted before ihe law making electrocution the form of execution was passed
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
HUNGER STRIKERS GOT HUNGRY
I. w. W. Prisoners in Denver Could
 Not Resist Food.

Denver, April 18.-The hunger strike" which was begun by 60 of the 100 Industrial Workers of the World who are in jail here, ended last night at supper time. The pris- oners went without food for six meals, and at supper last night practically all of them renounced their strike agreement and partook ravenously of bread and water.
 After the strike had been called off Chief of Police O'Neill announc- ed that the regular prison fare would be served the Industrial Workers in the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
5-ACre Corn Con-
 testantS to Meet
 Saturday. May }

Each and every contestant for the prizes to be given for the best five acres of corn grown in Polk county is urged to attend a meet ing to be held in M"na Saturday, May 3, in lower room I. 0. 0. F. hall. If any cannot come, be certain to send word if continuing in the con- test. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt rules and get better or ganized for the contest.
 w. 4. Ragland.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
Found Runaway Boy Here.

Mrs. w. NJ. Lilley of Huntington was in Mena Saturday looking for a lost son.. who left his home sev- eral days ago. Upon inquiry of her uncle, Harve Riding, she found that her son was with his uncle, Berry Crawford at Ink. Mrs. Lil- ley went to that place Saturday aft ern0On.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
FRENCH SUSPICIOUS.
German AerOplane Lights on French
 Soil and Creates Stir.

Macy, France, April 22.-A Ger man army aeroplane carrying two officers in military uniform landed on French soil here today. The incident created stir among the authorities and the strangers were taken into custody. French officers suspected military designs, but the Germans explained that they were unaware that they were over France. After investigation the French government authorities or dered their release.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
KILLED \ MAN TO SAVE LENEE

Arkansas City, April 2i.-prompt action by Deputy SherifT Wise in shooting and killing Edward Roh- inson. former levee worker, pre- vented the cutting of the levee at this place and the overflow of thousands of acres of valuable farm lands late yesterday. Robinson was shot only after he had threatened to kill the guard, kill as many ot the workers as he could and cut the levee. He had been drinking Wise will be exonerated.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
PARENTS IDENTIFY
 LONG HUNTED CHILD
Extra Guard Used to Prevent Lynching of Umbrella Peddler Who Had 4-YeaP-0ld
 Robert Dunbar.

Columbia, Miss, April 22.-The boy taken from an itinerant ped dler several days ago, suspected of being four-year-old Robert Dunbar, missing from his home in Opelou- sas. La, since last August, was iden- tined by Mrs. C. P. Dunbar, the child's mother, today.
 Fearing that an announcement or an identification of the child by It's mother might lead to an attempt to lynch w. C. Walters, the itinerant umbrella mender, in whose hands the child was found, strong guard was placed around the jail where Walters is being held.
 X Pathetic Scene.
 Mrs. Dunbar, on arriving here from New Orleans last night was taken to the home of a deputy sher- in. where the child has been kept, and remained there until 1t awoke this morning. A pathetic scene was enacted when the long-mlsslng child opened it's eyes and recog- nized its mother.
 Child Cries Mother"
 "Motherr he cried, as he reached up and stretched out his arms tt her. The mother convulsively em- braced the boy, then tainted. She was soon revived, however. The father of the stolen boy yesterday had partially identified him as hl- son by the marks on the body, ow- ing to his unkempt cont.tlcn anc changes caused by exposure, the father awaited the arrival of Mrs Dunbar before making q complete Identification.
 The parents, accompanied DLI their long-hunted son, will prop ably leave today for Opelousas.
 A ceaseless search has been kep m for the missing child and thou sands of dollars have been expend- ed running down clews in widely separated parts of the country
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
CALIFORNIA jAPS
 DELlITLE WAR TALK
Think the Proposed Anti-AEien Law Too Little a Thing for a Re- sort to ArmS-TOkiO
 Is Quieter.

Number of Japanese in Los Angeles, 1888, or 2.5 per cent of the population.
 Japanese in Los Angeles county, ll,500, or 2.2 per cent of population.
 Japanese in California, 59,0OO (estimated). (47,5O0 men, 6,400 women and 4,100 children.
 Farm land owned i'll Califor- mia by Japanese, l2,726 acres, assessed in 1912 at S609,605.
 Farm land leased by Japanese lS,000 acres (estimated).
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24

Los Angeles, April 2i-The war talk in Japan is not taken seriously by the California Japanese, ac- cording to H. Wakabayashi, secre- tary of the Japanese Association of Southern California. It was point ed out by Wakabayashi that as Los Angeles county has more Japanese residents than any other county of the state, the sentiment here may be taken as representative of the general feeling of the people in California.
 The local Japanese do not believe that there is any probability of war between the United States and Ja- pan,' he said. We know the per sons back of the war talk in Japan. They are jingoes and not represent tative of the general sentiment of the country.
 Doesn't Believe Japan Would Fight
 While we take lightly the talk of war, we recognize the fact that if the California legislature passes the alien land laws the business re- lations of the two countries will be disturbed. In the event the laws should be passed we believe Japan would have recourse to diplomacy rather than to arms,
 Our country will appeal to Washington for fair play. We be- lieve that the proposed law will be found to be a breach of the treaty between this country and Japan, and that it can be shown to be such. Our people also take the view that the alien laws would not stand the test in the Supreme court of the United States.
 Too Little Thing for War"
 The only way that cordial friendship can be guaranteed be- tween the United States and Japan is for us to be permitted to become citizens and own land, but even if the proposed laws should pass and continue In force there would be no war, l am sure. It would be too little a thing for a great war.
 About one-half of the Japanese in California are engaged in agrieul- tural or horticultural pursuits, either as owners or lesses of land or as farm laborers.
 There were about one thousand Japanese in California in 1890. It was about that time that the Cali fornia farmers began rapidly to substitute Japanese for Chinese la borers, who were growing old and weak. From that date the Japanese have increased rapidly in numbers.
 k. Shozis, connected with the Jap anese embassy at Washington, passed through Los Angeles on his way to San Francisco. where he will visit the consul of his country and confer with him, it is said, con- corning the alien law before the legislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
Roach Personal Injury Case in Court


 The case of F. T. Roach against the Kansas City Southern Railway Company occupied the attention of Circuit court Wednesday morning, continuing into the afternoon ses- son. This suit was the result of personal injuries received by the pIalntltf about year ago while en- gagged in unloading a car on the prNale track at the warehouse of the Roach Wholesale Grocery Com pany While MT. Roach was in the car another car. was shunted onto .he track, and in pumping the car DDeihg unloaded threw a portion of 'he cargo upon Mir. Roach.
 The case of T. B. DuLaney against J. M. Fox ct al was decided Tues 4ay by the court taking the case rom the jury and rendering a yer 9lct Tor the plaintiff. This suit was brought by DuLaney to recover eertaln property from Fox. Fox is aieged to have purchased a saw nm rom one Nye, who held lien TOT the balance due on the pur- ee onase price. Fox, it was claimed, Solu the mill, representing that IIle HaiIle was free from incumlrance. hater Wye came for his property, Hence the suit.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24

Bring us your country produce. We pay the top market price for chickens, eggs. butter, etc.
 J. F. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
For Sale-White Leghorn eggs, Si

per i5, s5 per 100, $50 per iOoO, These prices are only good for oo days, as expect to advance the price at that time. I have a limited number of White Wyandotte eggs at S2.5O per i5. Call and see my stock at i20i S. fifth st. Mena, or phone 28S. c. L. Leaton. 23-i3-im
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
THE TARIFF BILL REPORTED TUESDAY
Now Open for Artillery of Debate Underwood and Followers For tilied With Facts for Defense
 Tariff Stagnates Industry.

Washington, April 22.-By a vote of Ii to :, with all Republicans voting against it, the House Ways and Means committee reported the completed Democratic tariff bill to- day. It is now ready for debate and the artillery of eloquence for and against will open fire in few days. Underwood told the House that the income tax can be raised or low cred from year to year, according to the governments needs of reVe- nue, thereby making possible a close balance between the receipts and expenditures, such as exists in most other civilized countries. The new bill completely disregards the cost of production theory as reg ulator of tariff rates The Demo- cratS assert that experience shows that highly protected industries like the wool industry and others, become stagnant because of no real competition to make them highly efficient, tWhile industries where the proteetiep has been re- duced, like steel, fead the world in activity, because foreign competi- ton has brought out American eff ficiency in it's fullest development. The Democrats told the House that the future growth of great Ameri- can industries lies in foreign com petition as a stimulus, and that over foreign competition they can and will triumph.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24
POPE PLUS CONTINUES
 TO GROW BETTER.

Rome, April 2l.-Pope Plus con- tinued today on the road to con- Valescence A brief bulletin to this effect was issued by Drs. Marchia- fava and Amici at the vatican this morning, with the announcement that the pontifrs condition was sat isfactory and that there would be no further bulletins issued as to his health.
 The pope this morning was in much better spirits and felt strong CT. He still suffered somewhat from coughing. As the day was sunny, the pontiff was allowed to rise and sit in an arm chair in front of the closed window. For the first time since his last relapse, the pope was able to look into the Pi- ago Di pietrO, which was alive with people. When he saw that large number of flags were flying he asked the reason, and was informed that today was the anniversary of the foundation of Rome, 2663 years ago.
 Cities grow with age, while men decline" remarked the pope.
 Too Eager to Work.
 The physicians and attendants of the pope are taking the greatest precautions to prevent him from any eXertion just now, as any activity on his part is still re- garded as dangerous The pontiff, however, is eager to begin work again, and often insists that Mons Bressan and Mons. Pescini, his pri- vate secretaries, read him the most important of the letters which ac- cumulated during his illness.
 The betterment of his health was so marked today that Prof. Mar chiafava permitted him a change of diet The patients luncheon con- sisted of rice cooked in his favorite way, a small pot of chicken broth and milk.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24

Wanted-The present address of
 Wm. c. Miller, who recently was in or near Bogg Springs, Ark. i6-3 E. P. Field, Monmouth, III.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-24

Washington, April 22.-Charac- terizing organized baseball as the "'most audacious and autocratic trust in this country" Representa- tive Gallagher today introduced a House resolution for an investiga- ton by special committee and the attorney general of the baseball contract system.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-06-08
WANTED CHILDREN
OF HIS OWN
Two Darling Babies by Former Mar
riage Did Not Appeal to
Him.

GUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK. June T.-Because
Robt. H. Goodhart, elderly manufac-
turer, wished children of his own and
was not satisfied with the two darl-
ing babies" of his young wife by a
former marriage, Mrs Goodhart
brought action for divorce today. AZ
ter explaining their difficulties Mrs.
Goodhart asserts that two children
are enough for any woman In an
affidavit filed in the case, Goodhart
says II have urged upon my wife time
and again my longing to have little
son or daughter but she consistently
refused me. Then she sent this letter:
My health is poor and probably will
continue poor for some time to come.
/ have bought a trunk, charging 1t to
your account, but will repay the mon
ey as soon as can. We can never
get along. You want children and
don't I have two already. That's all
there is to it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-06-08
Paid His First Visit to Wash
ington Since He Gave up the
Presidents Chair to
Wilson
ENJOYS GAME OF GOLF
Has Lost Several Pounds Since
Becoming College Professor
and Has Fewer
Wrinkles

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, June 7.-William
Howard Taft, Yale professor, visited
his old haunts today. He said he felt
like being back home like a
schoolboy on a vacation. He went
sightseeing at the capitol, white house
and his former executive offices, had
luncheon with President Wilson aaa
wound up a joyful day by playins
golf at the Chevy Chase club his old
golfing grounds.
Good morning, Mr.. President"
and How do you do, Professor" were
the greetings exchanged by Taft and
his successor when they met at the
white house for luncheon.
1t was a new Taft. a rejuvenated
Taft that came here for the first tims
since President Wilson was Inaugural
ted March T. He fairly revelled in
his first Washington experience frAc
from responsibility. He came to have
a good time, see old friends and
preach the benefits of golfing-alco
he brought cure to take off weight.
I've taken off thirty pounds since
i left here; that's only three months
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-06-08
BICHLORIDE OF MERCURY
IS POPULAR POISON

OF recovery are very slim. Wilson
laughs at their declaration and de-
clares he is going to live.
I'm going to get well and hunt
for work next week. I'll be broke
when ] get out of here"
wilson's chance for recovery lies
In the fact that half an hour after he
took the tablets he realized his mis-
take and took an emetic throwing Off
some of the poison. Doctors say he
is liable to suffer a relapse at any
hour now as the mercury is slowly
disolving the tissues of his kidneys.
'.Half an hour after took the stun
/ realized my mistake" said Wilson,
II read in the papers about the death
of B. Sanders Walker, but never sup
posed would suffer the same rate
He was game and so am ]. III take
what is coming to me without a
whimper."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-06-08
7 LIVING PICTURES OF
AN J. w. w. STRIKE

garden but their services We're nor
needed outside of directing the spec.
tators to exits and entrances and
preventing a crush such as might be
expected at such a gathering.
The pageant opened with scene
depicting employees reporting at
mill for work. Then a strike was
called, the workers poured out OF the
mill and established their picket lines.
Prominent authors and others took
the part of strikebreakers in scenes
that followed, staged to represent the
attempts of the manufacturers to
break the strike. While on picket
duty the strikers were charged by the
police Clubs We're drawn and the
pickets driven back. The strikers
carried away their injured fellows ana
the last scene was the procession OF
strikers following the body of fel,
low worker to the grave. the infer
ence being that he had been killed in
the conflict with the police.