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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-05

The city council met last evening for
their regular monthly session with the
mayor and Councilmen Altman, Biele-
field, Mack and Vincent being present.
No new business was taken up at last
nights meeting on account of the abb
sence of two of the council members.
The city attorney was Instructed to
draft an ordinance in conformity with
the report of the street and alley COM
mittee in the matter OF the naming of
streets and numbering Of houses in
the city, the same to be submitted to
the council at some meeting in the
near future for their approval and
passage.
Action on the Bezor ditch improve
ment. the West street opening propo-
sition was deferred. as was the ques-
ton of the extension of water mains.
The proposition of the Letz factory
owners TO install water mains to their
plant to be used for fire protection
purposes and for drinking water they
to stand the expense of the main ex-
tension In return for two or three
years free use of city water. was re-
ferred TO the water committee.
South Side property owpers were
present with a plan of shortening the
course OF the Bezor ditch south of
South street. by diverting the course
of the water way on South Main street
through large enough tile TO carry the
same. The matter was referred to the
street and alley committee Bills
amounting to nearly $4,000 were al
lowed at last evenings session. An
appropriation ordinance appropriating
money for the expenses of library, ex-
ira police. street and light funds for
the balance of the fiscal year waa
passed. The council adjourned at an
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-05
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From the Diary of ST. Lence

Elder Berry tibet in England
they're a-chantin' t give their women
more light, but in Ameriky they're a
prayin' tibet she won't get emmy more.
Not everybuddy's musician, but
most all o. us kin play tn fool now
an anon.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
MENINGITIS KILLS
 TEXAS LAWMAKERS
Representatives KillingswOrth and McNeal Succumb to Disease Within 2l HOurS-Deaths
 Cause Anxiety.

Austin, Tex, Feb. ll.-Represen- tatiNe Thomas McNeal of Lockhart died this morning of cerebro-spinal meningitis. He was taken ill yes terday.
 The death of Representative Me Neal follows close upon that of Representative Killingsworth of Marshall, which occurred yester- day. The deaths from this disease of two members of the state legis- lature, coming almost without warning, have created a wave of anxiety, and it Is not unlikely that some action may be taken by the legislature to protect themselves and the general public.
 Representative McNeal had lived in Texas 63 years, and this was his second term in the legislature.
 The house today adjourned until Saturday. In the senate there was no quorum, and that body will meet from day to day until a quorum is obtained.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
WOULD FURTHER
 PROTECT NENA
Senator Lundy Offers Special Bills for Home Town After State wide Measure Is Enact
 ed Into Law.

Word reached Mena Tuesday that Senator Lundy had introduced a bill the purpose of which was to add further protection to the peo- pie of Mena in the way of whiskey legislation. The measure intro duced prohibits by legislative en- actment the sale or giving away of lntoXicants within five miles of the high school in the city of Mena, and is to be brought tip iii the senate on special order of business today.
 The bill, emitting the title and enacting clause, is as follows:
 Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or give away any spirituous, vinous, malt, alco- holic or any intoxicating liquors, native or imported wine in any quantity whatever, within five miles of the public school building situated on Lot 2 in Block ?, of Eu- reka Addition to the town of Mena, Polk county, Arkansas; provided, this act shall not apply to nor pre- vent the use of wine for saCra- mental purposes nor the use of liquors by persons in their own families or on their own premises for medical purposes, nor to reg ularly practicing physicians in their practice.
 Section ?. Any person violating the provisions of Section 1 of this act, shall be fined in any sum not less than S5OO0 nor more than S200.00.
 Section 8. This act being neces- sary for the immediate preserVa- ton of the public peace, health and safety, the same shall be in force from and after December 3l, 1913. and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby re- pealed.
 Mr. Lundy was active in securing the enactment of the law which re- quired a petition signed by a ma jority of the white inhabitants of a city in a wet county before license could be granted. generally con- ceded to be a death blow to saloons in Arkansas,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
MENA IS INCLUDED
Public Buildings Bill Passed in House Carries Appropriation
 for Federal Building Here.

Washington Feb. i8.-After an acrimonious debate the house yes terday passed the public buildings bill authorizing S25,0OOOOO worth of public structures throughout the country. The vote on the bill was iSi to l6, and opponents were un- able to muster enough votes to se- cure a roll call, to insure a record vote.
 Representative Fitzgerald of New York. chairman of the house ap- propriations committee, and Rep resentatiye Hardwick of Georgia vigorously attacked the Democratic side for their support of the bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
DE QUEEN MAY HAVE
 A TEN-M|LE LAW
Bill Introduced by Senator Lundy Passed Senate-Lundy Fa- vOred Highway Com
 mission Bill.

Little Rock, Feb. i3 (SpeciaD - The senate today passed Senator Lundy's bill prohibiting the sale of liquor within ten miles of the school house in DeQueen. This bill is similar to the Texarkana bill in- troduced by Friedell, which has passed both the house and senate and received the signature of Gov ernor Robinson.
 This mornings Arkansas Gazette gives Lundy as voting against Senate Bill No. 60, by Rodgers of Benton, to provide for state high way department, consisting of three commissioners, to be appointed by the governor, and highway engl- neer. Mir. Lundy was absent at the time the bill was voted on, and de- sires The Star to state that he fla vored the bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
FRANCE INSTALLS
 NEW PRESIDENT
Raymond POincare InauguPated as Executive of Republic, Amid a Great DemOnStratiOn-ChOice
 PleaSeS the People.

Paris, Feb. lS.-The inauguration of Raymond Poincare as president of France today, was made an oc- casion of national rejoicing-a fete day even more joyful than the celebration of Bastile Day, July fl. This great demonstration is due to the fact that the people feel that NJ. Poincare is their president, therefore the people should have free and unrestricted opportunity to celebrate his elevation to the Elysee by nationwide outburst of enthusiasm.
 It is the general belief that the election of NJ. Poincare as the suc- cessor to President Fallieres opens an era of national appeasement and reconciliation, marshaling under the banner of the republic the po- litical parties which had hitherto been estranged by the policy of violence and intolerance adopted by the succession of radical majorities in the chamber of deputies.
 Although they have been inclined to grumble in the past at the ten dency to increase the number of popular holidays, Paris business men have heartily supported the proposal to have a Poincare day. M Poincare's election, although so re- cent, has already had a beneficial effect on business. After the re- straining influences which marked the closing months of the past year trade has now gone forward with { bound, and everybody is hoping that the new presidents sever years term will prove an era O unexampled business prosperity il France.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
MULE ELECTROCUTES ITSELF.
Bites Pipe in Two, Current onOoIS
 Through Animals Body.

Russellville, Feb. l2.-A mule be- longing to a farmer named Holmes was killed yesterday afternoon while standing hitched to an elec- tric light pole on David street. The sole was also a transformer pole, the ground wire being protected by the regulation lead pipe. The mule bit the pipe with his teeth, and as it was raining and the ground was wet at the time, the current was in some way carried through the ani- malls body and he dropped to the ground lifeless.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
U. 5. WON'T RECOGNIZE DIAZ.
Ambassador Wilson Refused Re-
 quest of Rebels for Riqhts.

City of Mexico, Feb. l4.-General Diaz asked today for recognition as a belligerent by the United States government in an informal note to Ambassador Wilson, saying he was in complete control of the city.
 Ambassador Wilson replied very promptly to the rebel leader, ex- plaining that while Diaz's statement might be correct, his own eye was untrained in military affairs, and he was not able to see the situation as Diaz explained it. He added that he was assured by President Ma derO that the government remained in control.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
REACH AGREEMENT
 FOR ARBITRATION
Representatives of Eastern Roads Consent to Methods Proposed by Men of SyStem-Public Is
 Opposed to Strike.

New York, Feb. lS.-Representa- lives of the eastern roads today agreed to arbilrate under the terms of the Erdman act, the differences with the firemen and englnemen on 5i roads.
 This action on the part of the roads averts the danger of a big strike, and the managers of the roads announced that they had agreed to their action because of their opinion that the public will not tolerate a strkie of any size at this time.
 The differences between the fire men and the enginemen have been aired at considerable length for many weeks past. The employees, numbering approximately 3l00O and employed by 5l different roads north of the Ohio river and east ot Chicago, demanded greater pay and different working conditions, which the roads announced they could not grant without losing large sums of money.
 The negotiations to bring about a peaceable settlement of the differ ences have attracted great atten- tion in all parts of the country, but until this forenoon it was general ly feared the employees would de- clare the strike today, to become effective within is hours. The de- cision of the road representatives today, however, completely changes the conditions, and it is now gener- ally believed the matter will bt amicably settled.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

GAVE $500 TO HIS TENANTS.
Burned Out Chicago Families Got
 Sl00 Each From Landlord,

Chicago, Feb. 12-Representatives of the S3 families made homeless by the fire which destroyed the Ingram apartment house yesterday, gath cred in grocery store today to re- ceiYe their shares of the $500 giV- en by their landlord, Thomas Byrne.
 Give every family $lOO," tele- graphed Byrne from Mobile, where he has been spending the winter Six years ago, when another build ing owned by Byrne was destroyed by fire, he awarded $i0O to each family thrown out on the world.
 Charity workers found shelter to- day for the poorer victims of the big blaze, which destroyed the Kali building as well as the Ingram.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

A message was received Wednes- day from Ben Cravens bearing the good news that his bill appropriat- ing S50,0OO for a government build ing at Mena is included in the gen. eral appropriation bill that passed the House Tuesday.
 It now is important that Mena people should urge our senators to work to retain this item in the bill when before the Senate.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
DEMOCRATS HELD CITY CONVENTION
A. H. ScOggin Was Chosen for Can didate for Mayors 0nice-W. L. Parker Declined 10 Try
 for Nomination.

A Democratic city convention was . held Thursday night at the court house. Over one hundred persons were present. The first action of the convention was the election of John Thompson as permanent chairman.
 A committee consisting of Judge J. D. Shaver, J. w. Cunningham and , R. s. Allen was then chosen to draw up resolutions as to the qualiflca- tions of voters, etc.
 H. NJ. Frederick was elected per- manent secretary of the conven- tion, and after the rules were adopted requiring that only those known to be Democrats be allowed to vote in the convention, the nomi- nation of candidates to the various city offices was begun.
 w. l.. Parker put in nomination A. Il. Scoggin for mayor, and his nomination was seconded w. l.. Parker was then placed in nomina- tion, but he immediately arose and declined to be a candidate, giving as his reasons that, owing to the fact that he is now serving the peO- pie as cOunty-and eX-oilicio probate clerk, it would be too much of his time from his official duties as such clerk: that it would, for a while at least, require one-fOurth or one fifth of his time to give the office of mayor the attention that it should have; that there were other men who were more competent, and that could better afford to give the office the time and attention it required
 The nominations were then closed and Mr. Scoggin was elected by ac- clamation.
 Leslie Moseey for the First ward. T. R. Jones for the Second ward and w. l.. Parker for the Third ward were then nominated for al- dermen of their respective wards, and were in turn chosen by accla- nation, as no other names were placed in nomination.
 Frank Dusonb,rv.. "nd Eranls At Jones were then nominated for the office of city treasurer and each was duly seconded. In the ballot which was then ordered Jones re- ceived 7l votes and Dusenbury i9. Jones was declared elected.
 Six names were placed in nomina- tion for police judge, and after each had been given two minutes to talk on their Democracy, a ballot was ordered and Gus Powers yves elect ed, he receiving ii votes. The others received votes as follows: H. J. Radcliffe 2i, S. II. Smith 9, S. c. Davidson 8 and w. J. Dunman 3.
 Talks were then made by A. H. Scoggin, Judge Shaver and others and the meeting adjourned
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
TURK CAPITAL IS REPORTED BURNING
Conditions in COnstantinOpIe Said to Be Worse Than Ever Before Since War Started-Enver
 Bey Denies Assault.

Conslanlinople, Feb. 18.-The quarter adjoining St. Sofia mosque in Constantinople is burning. A hundred and fifty houses and shops have thus far been de- slroycd. A heavy bombardment of Adrianople occurred Sunday.
 It is said that the situation around Bulair is unchanged, A Bulgarian column is advancing through Belgrade forest to the west of Derokos lake, in the direc- ton of Ormanli, and is fortifying the heights west of Sivaskeui.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
JOAQUIN MILLER
 PASSES INTO DEATH
Venerable Poet of the SierraS" Dies at His Home in California After Eventful Life-Fam-
 fly at His Bedside.

Oakland, Cal, Feb. 1S.-Joaquin Miller (Cincinnatus Heinel, the poet of the Sierras," died yester- day afternoon in his one-room ca bin which he built in the Piedmont hills many years ago. The end came at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with warm sunshine flooding the room where lay the author or Songs of Sunland.'
 Death came slowly upon the ven erable poet. He became uncon- scious Thursday after a lingering illness which began when he was struck by paralysis two years ago. His wife and daughter Juanita were summoned at that time from the east, and have been with him since. The weakness of age had come upon him, and he rarely ven tured from the Heights" as he called his mountain retreat.
 For many years the Heights has been the mecca of lovers or Joaquin Miller's poetry. He always received his guests graciously and loved to tell in a vein of quaint hu- nor of the old adventurous days which he memoralized in his verses. His faculties were undimmed until almost the end, and he labored at intervals upon a poem, which ne said was to be the best memento or his life He guarded the poem with the utmost secrecy, and not even his wife or daughter knew its sub feet. He was about 70 years old.
 From childhood his was a stir ring. eventful life. He was born Tn Iniadna November 10, i8ii, and was christened Cincinnatus Heine. His father was of Quaker stock.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
STERN FATHER APPEARS
 AND ENDS ELOPEME\T.
Loving Fl Dorado Couple Overtaken by Parent of Perspective Bride
 in Homer, La.

Homer, La Feb. i2.-After being detained here under guard until last night when the father of the girl arrived and took her home with him, Dock Hammertree and Miss Smith of near Fl Dorado, Ark, two young elopers, had their matrimo- nial plans spoiled by the unexpected appearance of the girls stern par ent. The couple had driven through the country to Magnolia, Ark. and taken a train there for Haynesville, La, when the fathers telegram overlook them, and they were intercepted on their arrival here and held. Hammertree is 26 and Miss Smith l6.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Enver Bey Denies Report.

London, Feb. 1S.-Friends of En- yer Bey here today announced that they had received personal dis patches from him, stating that there is no foundation for the re- ports that he was assaulted and seriously wounded by Turkish sol diers a few days ago.
 Balkan war news is extremely meager, owing to the strict censor ship which is being maintained by the military officials of all the gov
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
CARS NOTE Is DIRECT.
Expressed Resentment Over Atti-
 tude of Austria in Recent Years.

St. Petersburg, Feb. I7.-Ihe Rus sian emperor's reply to the letter recently sent him by the Austrian emperor is short and decesive. He declares that Austria's attitude in recent years has impelled Russia to support the interests of her Slav brothers.
 At the same time, the Russian emperor expresses the belief that a means will be found to maintain peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
SUITS FIGHT WITH FIRE.
London Militants Burned a Regent
 Park Building.

London. Feb l2.-The refresh ment hall in Regents park, London, was burned today by militant suff- ragists. The women left no clew to their identity, but on the adjoining path the words, votes for women, were scratched in the gravel. The building was of considerable size. Baskets smelling strongly of pe- troleum were found in tue shrub bery nearby
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

This measure, now law, and said to be impregnable to attack in the courts, it is thought will make all Arkansas dry" so far as the ex- istence of license saloons. It re- quires that applicants for license must have a petition signed by a majority of white inhabitants in city or town affected (men and women), and these names must be published for 30 days in a local pa per.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
JAIL SENTENCE FOR TRUST MEN
Twenty-Nine Cash Register Officials Sentenced in Federal Court One Year and 5000 Fine
 for President.

LlllclIlnaJl, EeD. 1I.-JOnn Il. Pat terson, president of the National Cash Register Company, convicted of criminal violation of the Sher- man antitrust law, was sentenced today to pay a fine of 5000 and to serve one year i'll jail.
 2S Others Sentenced. Twenty eight other defendants were sentenced to terms ranging from nine months to a year in jail and to pay the costs.
 The men were convicted last Thursday of having violated the criminal section of the Sherman antitrust law.
 George Edgeter of Dayton, secre- Lary of the company, was given three months. William Bippus, treasurer; Alfred A. Thomas of Dayton and Jonathan B. Hayward of New York were given nine months in jail.
 TWenty-fOur others were given one year sentences.
 \ New Trial Denied.
 Before passing sentence, Judge Holister denied the motion of the defendants for a new trial, and de- clared that as the defense had sub mtted no new evidence, he had come to the conclusion that the verdict had been upheld by the evi- dence. The bond of President Pat terson was increased to Sl0,0O0, the sureties of the other defendants re- maining the same.
 An appeal immediately will be made and the case taken to the United States Supreme court, if necessary. Meantime, it is expect ed the men will be free on bond.
 Formal notice of the appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals was given by attorneys for the defendants, and the appeal is expected to be filed within a few days.
 The three months sentence of Secretary Edgeter, the lightest pen .alty imposed, was ordered set aside
 Use Standard U1l Metuuu>.
 The testimony taken in the case of the officials of the National Cash Register Company showed that the company used the same methods used by the Standard Oil Company in ruthlessly crushing it's cCmpeli- tors. and in several instances 1t ln- proved on the Standard methods.
 Several competitors of the com pany were driven to the wall by it's methods, and for several years the National company has had mo nopoly of the cash register business.
 Just as the Standard Oil Com pany had spies everywhere prylng into the business of it's competitors, the cash register company had its spies in the camps of it's rivals, and by means of threats of suits for ln- fringement of patents. it harrassed purchasers of rival cash registers until it forced them to give up the machines. The National company always accommodatingly took the rival cash register in on the pur- chase price of one of it's own ma chimes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Whips Stolen.

The Patton Hardware Company discovered Friday that bundle of whips had been misplaced at their store. A thorough investigation of the affair revealed the fact that the whips were sold at one of the wa gon yards. Mir. Patton hopes that the party selling the whips, whose name will be placed before the grand jury, can explain the matter satisfactorily.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Orpheum TheateP.

Did you know that you can visit A picture show in Mena without staying over night? The Orpheum runs a matinee on Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday afternoon. Give your family a treat the next time you are in town. 8-4
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
NOTICE TO CORN
 GROWERS

As per call made last week. all who are interested in the 5- acre Corn Contest for Polk County, are urged to be at the County Court House Saturday, February g, at lO;3O a. m., to fully organize for the work, make the necessary rules. etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
To All Whom It May Concern:

My wife, Maud Lott, having de- serted me and left my bed and board all persons are hereby noti- fled that 1 will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Given under my hand this 18th day of February, 1913. V. Lott.
 Mena. Ark
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

My lady" always admires a per feet complexion, and is ever anx- ious to attain this end. but without the use of Mildredina Cream if is next to an impossibilty. Do try Mildredina Cream today.
 Mildredina Specially Co.,,
 Boston, Mass.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
EXTRA DRY BILL ISLAW
Measure Fathcred by Nineteen Senators Was Signed by Gov
 ernOr Robinson.

Little Rock, Feb. r (Special ,-I Governor Robinson today signed the anti-license bill introduced by nine teen senators and passed by large majorites in both houses.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
For Sale.

30 acres adjoining the town of Grannis, Ark; 25 acres in cultiva- ton. Good Groom house, well of water, barn and Outbuildings. Price Si,50O, half cash, balance n l2 months. Address J. E. Poe, Grannis, Ark, for particulars. ttf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Wanted-To buy one good safe, Victor or Mosler preferred; weight 1000 to 2000 pounds. Must be in good condition and cheap.
 Crawford & Bates,
 Big Fork, Ark.

Want to exchange property or buy improved farm land close to rail- road town. No overflow or rocky land wanted. Describe land in first letter. Station D, box 55, St. Joseph, Mo
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

The Star Publishing Company has been endeavoring 10 induce the Kansas City Star to extend ifs Corn Growing Contest for boys 10 Ar kansas. Last year it offered S200 in this contest in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, creating wide in terest and doing much good in an educational way. The following letter, just received, will be a dis appointment to many:
 The Weekly Star will not have a boys corn growing contest this year, but we thank you just the same for your kindness in calling our attention to the Arkansas work and needs. You surely are doing a fine work down there.
 Sincerely,
 The Weekly Star"