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The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
PLATFORM ADOPTED
 BY PROCRESS|VES
Would Make Public Officers Subject to Recall and Would Have State Furnish Free Books to Pupils
 in Common Schools.

The Progressive party convention held at Little Rock June 24, which nominated Col. G. W. Murphy for governor, adopted the platform which follows. There were present delegates from 68 of the 75 coun- ties of the state.
 Progressive Platform.
 The following platform, drafted by the platform committee of the party, was presented and unani- mously adopted by the convention:
 The Progressive party of the state of Arkansas, in convention assem- bled presents this platform of prin- ciples and policies to the people of Arkansas:
 We heartily endorse and reaffirm in whole the principles of the Ma lional Progressive party, adopted at Chicago August :, 1912.
 We hold with Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, that the peo- pie are the masters of their cOnst- tuition, to fulfill its purpose and to safeguard it from those who, by perversion of its intent, would con- vert it into an instrument of in justice: and in conformity with these views. we favor equal rights and equal justice for all the people.
 We recommend the passage of a new law authorizing the state to furnish. free of cost, textbooks to the pupils of the common schools.
 We believe that cOnvicts should he worked by the state exclusively and directly under its own employ ment on the public roads when pos Sible, and in such manner that their labor will come to the least degree in competition with free labor. We are opposed to the county convict lease system of persons convicted of petty misdemeanors.
 We favor such amendments to laws affecting taxation as will re- suit in the full listing of all prop erty of all citizens and a just equalization of taxes, and compell- ing this result by proper provision as to publicity of individual assess ments and penalties.
 We favor legislation fixing ade- duate standards of compensation for death by industrial accident and injury and trade diseases. which will transfer the burden of lost earnings from the families of work | ing people to the industry, nd thus to the community.
 We favor an amendment to the constitution of the state making public officers, under proper safe guards, responsible to the people by recall.
 We offer to the people of the state a party which knows no sec tionalism. and in which we, who were previously members of the various political parties heretofore existing. can now, without apology land in accordance with principles upon which we think alike move in perfect harmony for the accomp- 1 lishment of much needed reforms in state and national affairs.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
SLOW WITH PARD0NS.
But ConvictS May Testify in Court Then Serve Balance of Time.

Little Rock, July l.-Governor J, NJ. Futrel has been flooded with applications for the pardoning of criminals serving terms in the peni- tentiary. in order that they might testify in cases which will be tried in sessions of circuit court which will be held this month. Governor Futrell is informing the prosecut- ing attorneys who made the appli- cations that the last legislature passed an act permitting convlcts to testify, and leaving the credi- bility of the witness with the jury, and for that reason he will not pardon. If the-court officials wish the men to testify, they can make arrangements with the penitentiary officials to have them taken to the county seat where desired, and then return them to complete their sentence after they have given their testimony.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
UNDERTAKING BUSINESS SOLD,
J. C. Frazier of Ft. Smith Pur-
 chased the Elr0d Establishment.

slACe Frazier, who, with his fam fly, recently came to Mena from Ft. Smith and secured a nice cot tage at POI Tenth street for home, Wednesday completed a deal by which he purchases of o. NJ. Elrod his undertaking establishment, 4i6 Pickering avenue. The business will be continued in the old stand.
 Mr. Frazier has been in the un- dertaking business for some time, recently selling out at Ft. Smith. He probably will make an an- nouncement in The Star tomorrow.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
APPRECIATES PURE WATER.
II. F. Manning Finds the Park
 Spring Just to His Liking.

H. E. Manning, who recently pur- chased the Mena Pharmacy, is a chemist as well as a pharmacist, and has in past months made an- alyses of the waters from different sources, including the park spring and wells in the downtown district, with a result that he has arranged for supply of spring water each morning for use in charging his soda fountain and for drinking pur- poses. He thinks there is no bet ter and purer water anywhere than comes from the Jansen park springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
\ Hard Road to Travel.

n. E. Dahleren, who, with Mrs Dahlgren, started last Friday morn- ing on a trip by auto to Osage City, kas.. wrote back Saturday night as follows: Got to Black Fork last night and the roads are awful. None worse in Arkansas. Had hard time pulling up bad rock hills and over stumps. Ran into stump al l0 miles an hour and bent front axle to a V shape. Will probably get fixed so as to get to Heavener today"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
\ PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Miss Edna Mckeen Welded Last Week to Mr. II. C. Ruppenlhal.

A pretty little home wedding took place at the F. J. Smith home on Grandview Heights Wednesday evening at S:30, when Miss Edna A. ucKeen. sister of Mrs. Smith, was uniled in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Ruppenthal. n.
 As Miss Miriam Smith played the wedding march. the bridal couple took their places under an arch or ferns and flowers. where the Rev. r A. Park of the Presbyterian church performed the beautiful ring service. After the ceremony light refreshments were served.
 The bride is the youngest daugh- fer of J. c. Mckeen of the Ransom neiehborhood. who moved here last fall from near Manhattan, kas.
 Mr. Ruppenthal was formerly or Russell. Kas.. where he IS quite prominently known through his ar my service in the. Philippines, and Iaier as teacher in the govern ment schools of the island.
 For the present Mr. and Mrs Ruppenthal will make their home lon the farm with the brides father, U. G. McKeen.
 Besides the family the only guests present were: The Rev. and Mrs. Park. Mrs. Irving Axelton ana little son of Randolph, kas.; Mrs. Rudolf Balsiger and Miss Anna Louise Balsiger of Kansas City, Mo-. and Miss Daisy Ruth Gorham or Gorham. Kas, all visitors at the Smith home.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
THOUSANDS SLEPT
 ON MOTHER EARTH
Continued From First page)

" | CAiA T II Gb I uECJ mittedly unsurpassed courage should have in their evening time the comforts and conveniences that their intrepidity deserves.
 No greater triumph of generosity was ever witnessed than when the United States put up markers over the sepulchers of southern soldiers and carved upon them those inspir- ing words, Confederate Soldiers.
 These magic words touch the tenderest sentiments of a southern heart and proclaim highest distinc- ton among those who love them because they died for the South land"
 General Young praised the hos pltallty of Pennsylvania and the patriotic plans which make it pos slble for the Confederate soldiers to participate jointly with their former foes in the jubilee celebra- ton.
 While the north cherishes the memories of it's great leaders. the south, he said, claimed the same right as to their heroes of the Con- federacy.
 Lee Is Praised.
 Robert E. Lee was to us the greatest, noblest and grandest sol dier and man combined that the world has ever produced" he said "Stonewall Jackson, the vigorous and skillful leader, who walked with God in prayer and used his dlVlnely given genius for the de- tense of the rights and homes of llls people, is to Us the embodiment of all that was grand and sublime In christian soldiers life. To our mind the world has not produced his equal"
 He paid tribute to other Confed- crate leaders, among them Albert sydney Johnston, Jos. E. Johnston J. B. Stuart, John Morgan, Joe Wheeler, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Wade Hampton, Hood and Long street.
 The Confederate soldiers loved General Lee next to their God" he said, but when he surrendered they acquiesced in his judgment. believing he had failed, not because il was wrong. but because the north had more men, better food and bet ter guns and more resources than the south had. However. it has been determined that the union is ndisSOluble; the question is forever settled by the war.
 The men who fought in the greatest war of the ages. made iiercer by the fact that it was a civil war, now celebrate a peace that bears no stains or bitterness from the sad and savage desolation. losses and ruin. of a struggle that cost 750,000 lives and such treas ure as deties the power of figures.
 We point with immeasurable pride to the past; whether on one side or the other, it was a great past, a past that quickens the man Hest emotions of brave and chiV- alrous men.
 Your ideals in the war are not the same as ours. Lee and Stonewall Jackson and Albert Sydney John ston are ours. and you have yours in Grant. Meade and their asso- ciates. We put these things behind Us, yet we treasure them in our heart of hearts, and in the success of the republic in the preservation of peoples government and in the defense and maintenance of the law and right and in common devo- ton to our country"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
To Organize Creamery

J. Lester Williams. who was i'll Mena last week looking over the elty with a view 10 organizing company to put in creamery here has returned to take up the work He will spend most of the week in the city and attend the meeting called for Saturday afternoon al the court house, after which, if all goes well. he will take up the campaign among the stock grower, and dairy interests in the country around Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
CATHOLIC EDUCATORS MEET.
Educational Association Represents
 l1a Million Children in Schools.

New Orleans, La, June 30.-The tenth annual convention of the Catholic Educational Association met here today under the patronage of the Most Reverend James H. Blenk, D. D., archbishop of the diocese.
 There are at least a million and a half children in Catholic parochial schools, to say nothing of the youth attending schools of higher grade colleges, universities. seminaries, and as these have all their separate departments, besides the section set apart for the work of schools for the deaf.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
In the Marriage Market.

Marriage licenses were issued ednesday to R. H. Alstatt and Mrs. Cora Kineaid, and Hamp Low cry of Bearden, Ok, and Miss Lillie Reeder of Rich Mountain. The first named couple were welded at the court house by Judge W. \. Mar tin.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Beats Sunday Blue Laws.

Hartford, June 29.-R. NJ. Hamil- ton druggist, who was charged with violating the Sunday blue law by selling cold drinks on the Sabbath, was acquitted by jury.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Change in Mail Carriers.

W. Homer pigg has resigned as mail carrier on the Southside, and ms brother, ]. H. pigg, has been appointed in his place. It is said that J, c. Mckee will receive the appointment as substitute carrier.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Miss Oza Dover, who has been in Mena for several days, the guest of Miss OVa Green and Miss Lura Naler, returned Tuesday to her home at Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Additional Locals

J. F. Averitt has received a letter from W. \. Mehaffy of Clarksville, Tex, in which he says that oil and gas have been struck there at a depth of 200 feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Attention. G. \. R.

Regular post meeting Saturday at 7 D. m, at Knights hall. corner Mena and Maple. A full attendance desired. | W, Donovan.
 lu3-27-2t--Adv. Commander.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Fruit Jar Rubbers. Dog. 71sc.

Leviathan Rubbers, none better, 11ac dozen. Wholesale prices on application. Phone 5i.
 9S-6wi Jackson Drug X Fur. Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Phil Cornell went to Hatton Sat urday 10 to start an auto service between that point and Bog Springs. where the new summer resort hotel was opened Saturday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
ALLE\-HU\TER.
Young Couple United in Marriage
 Early Sunday Morning.

Mr. Bev Allen and Miss Mary Hunter were united in marriage Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock Father Gallagher performed the ceremony, which took place at his home.
 The couple are making their home with the groom's parents, Mir and Mrs. R. $. Allen.
 The groom is a well-known young man. son of Mr. and Mrs. R. s Allen. He is employed by the Thornton Mercantile Company, The bride is a daughter of Pat Hunter of Ft. Smith, and is a popular anc very attractive young woman.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allen will for the present make their home with MT Aliens parents at Ninth and Jans- sen avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
To Prevent Blood I,olsonlng

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR rokrER'S ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL, sur. sleal dressing that relieves pain aud heals a' me same time. Not iiniment. 2Se. soc. sloo
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Mrs. Jean Munroe and Miss Maudie Adams arrived in Mena Wednesday from Quincy, IT,, for a stay of two or three weeks at the home of Miss Adams father, Prof. w. T. Adams.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

We have in stock and intend to always keep in stock the finest line of Kodaks and Cameras, and always fresh amateur and professional supplies, all sizes. Hiitebrand, the leading photographer-Adv. i03-6 27-2
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Wanted to Trade for or Purchase Small sawmill. Address w. T.. Johnson, Cove. Ark. 26-2
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Store Closed July {.

Our store will be closed all day July [. Lochridge Dry Goods Co. Adv.-i03-2 wi
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Just received i200O local views. at inc Post Card House that Hilte- brand Built, on DeQueen street. Adv. loo-o -'--
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

spirella Corsets give best service in style. comfort, economy. Ladies soc Mrs E. s. Stoddard, agent Phone POT, s2eou~W ~o-@
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
Shower for the Bride.

Miss Mae HudginS gave well ap- pointed shower i'll honor of Mrs. Bev Allen at her home, Ninth street and Southerland avenue, Saturday afternoon. The color scheme was pink and white, and was tastefully carried out in everything. The main decorations were pink and white hearts, and eliminated in a large pink and white box. which the hotess invited the bride to in specl. On examination it was found to be filled with a miscel- laneous collection of beautiful and useful gifts. After the bride had inspected and admired each gift and thanked the donor in her own sweet way, a dainty two-course luncheon was served, Those par ticipating in the affair were the members of the R Natural Club, of which the bride is a popular mem- Der.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses Prickly Ash Bit ters. It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order. Jack son Drug & Furn. Co.,, Gunnels Drug Store, special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

The Rev. Francis \. Brewer was called to Rich Mountain Wednesday to ofliciate at the marriage of Hamp LoWery of Bearden. Ok. and Miss Lille Reeder of Rich Noun tain.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

The Rev. Francis N. Brewer is receiving daily information of the full delegation to the District Con- ference, which. beginning July g, will be held at the NJ. E. church. South, in this city. A communica- tion from the pastor at DeQueeR announced that he would attend from his church. Extensive prep arations are being made by the Mena church for the entertainment of the delegates to this meeting
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Springs. She was 76 years of age. The burial was held at Oak Grove cemetery Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Atterbury conducting the services.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

R. Jones, who lives six miles west of Wickes, came to Mena Friday to purchase a casket for his mother. Mrs. Elmira Stinnett, who died Thursday at her home near Bog
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Warren and family and D. c. Wilcoxson of Okla homa City are in Mena visiting R. l.. WilcoXson. The Warrens are travelling overland to Asheville, N. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Dr. J. R. Davis is in Mena, just returned from his ranch at JColfax, IN. NJ. He says that while the cloud burst near his place destroyed a vast amount of property, he was not hurt nearly so bad as first ap- pearances indicated, even the hogs he thought lost being found.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Dahlgren started Friday morning in their auto for Osage City, Kas., where they will visit friends and relatives. They expect to be gone for a month.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

Judge w. P Feazel and Sam Les lie two attorneys, stopped in Mena last week en route to their home at Nashville. Judge Feazell was the first judge to hold circuit court here. This is his first visit here for ten years.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03

James Atkinson of Broken Arrow, Ok, has come to Mena with the in- tention of making his home here. Mr. Atkinson formerly lived here, but has been gone some six or seven years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-30
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Especial Correspondence.)

NSDeCldl
Echo, Ore. April 30.-Roth & Ralph
of the Hermiston Light Power Co.
who have an electric light and power
franchise, are making preparations to
extend their line here, one of their en-
gineers having been in town yesterday
looking over the situation. They have
been delayed in this matter but 1t is
now hoped that actual construction
work will begin shortly.
The annual spring travel. via the
dirt road, is now on and scarcely
day passes without several teams pass
ing through Echo. Most of the travel
at this season of the year is north
ward, in the fall the general drift is
in the opposite direction. Two, four
and six horse teams with loose stock
following and often several outfits to-
gether are no uncommon sight here
with occasionally lone traveller. Echo
being on the main travelled road is
visited by most of these travellers.
Will Gulliford, who has been here
the past few days looking after his
farming interests, returned to his
home at Pendleton, yesterday.
]. r. Jordan and wife were Pen
dleton visitors yesterday.
Mrs. James Meador and children of
Huntington, Oregon, are here on a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
F. NJ. Scrivner.
George Horseman of Gurdane is am
ong the out of town visitors in Echo
Eunice, the year old daughter
Of L. W. Keeler was quit seriously
hurt sunday evening by falling out OF
a tree she was endeavoring to climb
The little girl is now getting along
very nicely under the care Of DR.. Dorr
and If no complications arise will be
all right again shortly.
The Echo Flour Mills are grinding
again after few days shut dowr
caused by the recent high water in tn,
river forming q gravel bar in from
of their head gates and shutting of
their supply Of water.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-30
HADN'T THE TOOLS.

In the South they say it is customary
for the waiter to ask when breakfast
is ordered: How will you have your
aigs?"
One morning a man had ordered
some sausage cakes. rolls and coffee.
When the waiter asked, "How will you
have your aigs?" the man replied:
You may eliminate my eggs this
morning"
The negro looked at him and went
to the kitchen. Returning shortly he
said: "Eh. eh, mister, how did you
say you would have your aigs?"
The man replied, "I said you could
eliminate the eggs" Back went the
negro to the kitchen. but returned
pretty soon and said: Say. mister,
we have got a splendid chem who has
worked in most of the largest and
best places in the North, and he says
he dun have no tools to Eliminate any
aigs."-Chicago Record Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-30
PERSONAL
MENTIO

Ira Scott was in from Helix yester-
day.
r. NJ. Cantrell Of Pilot Rock, spent
last night in the city.
Paul c. Bates, prominent Portland
er, is a visitor in the city.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakely is in
Weston serving civil papers.
Glenn p. Russell of Joseph was an
overnight visitor in Pendleton.
A. e. Fisher was among the Pilot
Rock people in the city yesterday.
John McGrath of Hermiston, was
among the visitors in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. Dean Tatom left yesterday for
Spokane where she will visit for
awhile.
1. w. Durrill of Echo was number
ed among the visitors in the city yes
terday.
A. E. Eberhart, well known bridge
contractor, is registered at the st.
George
Eugene Lyman Of Portland, is visit
ing at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joe
Boyd.
Attorney William Warner of Her
miston, came in this morning on the
motor ear.
A. II. Westgate of Pilot Rock came
in yesterday from his home and spent
the night here.
II. G. Casteel returned to his home
at Pilot Rock this morning after
spending the night here.
J. b. McCook, cashier of the Am
erican National bank, left this after
noon on trip to Seattle.
Oliver p. Morton, attorney for the
reclamation service, is here in con-
nection with the case being heard by
Commissioner Cochran.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-30
IN POUND

The following described animals
have been taken up by the marshal
OF the City of Pendleton, to-wit:
One red COW, six years old, white
face, branded INC connected on right
hip; no ear mark.
One red two year old heifer no ear
mark and no brand visible.
One small Jersey heifer calf, no
brand.
If said animals are not claimed by
the owners or those entitled to the
possession of them, costs and expenses
against them paid and they taken
away within ten days from the date
hereof then at o'clock p. m. of the
9th day of May 1913, the said ami
mails will be sold to the highest bid
der, at public auction for cash. at
the city pound, at the Oregon Feed
Yard, in said City of Pendleton, the
proceeds of such sale to be applied to
the payment of such costs and expens-
es of making sale.
Dated this 2Sth day OF April, 1918.
JOHN KEARNEY,
City Marshal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-30
He Owned One.
Say, pop, what's a floatin' debt?''
"A motor boat"
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS
AT ADAMS HOME
Especial Correspondence.)

Adams Ore, April 30.-Lola Rog-
ers entertained a host of her friends
on Saturday night and those present
were Earl and Gertrude Wallace, Mel
lie Darr and Irene Rippy of Echo,
Wrenie Green, Frank Kribs, Minnie
and Ethel Peringer, elf Stone and
Eileen Bowling, Earl and Cecil Simon
ton, L. Mckenzie, Winnie Giess, Will
ma Dupuis of Weston, Zeb Lewis and
Miss Schislen, Bert Hiott, Murel Fine
Of Walla Walla, Jessie Chestnut. They
had refreshments and spent the eve
ming in playing five hundred. All
spent a pleasant evening.
DR.. Newsom of Athena reports the
visitation of the stork at the home
of Professor and Mrs. Kile Mcdaniel
OF Adams on Monday evening, a 8
pound baby boy. Mother and child
are doing nicely.
]. T. Lieuallen of Walla Walla was
an Adams visitor Tuesday.
Quiten a good deal of excitement
was caused on Tuesday morning when
people saw a freight car coming down
the track which was filled with big
sacks of flour. The car broke loose
from the elevator in Athena. The O.
w. r. e n. agent just turned the
switch in time and there is quite a
wreck on the side track now.
Nellie Darr and Irene Rippy, teach
ers of Echo public school, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Darr over
Sunday.
Art Watrus and son of Pomeroy
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G
Marquis this week.
Mr.. Wolf of the Electric Light com
pany of Pendleton was an Adams Wis
| itor Sunday.
Effie Adams of Pendleton was an
Adams visitor Sunday.
L. L. Rogers went to Washtuckna
Monday on business.
Mr.. Vaughan of Pendleton, was ar
Adams business visitor Monday.