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The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

This was estimated at 125 miles from the place where Mankins was killed. He stated the prisoner was in posses sion of team and wagon which an- swered in detail the description given of Mankins' team. The witness stated the defendant asked for what he was
 wanted and when told, answered he was looking for then..''
 Since his arrest an confinement in jail Hughes admitted having killed Mankins. the witness testified. The admission was made in the presence of Alex Fleming who had gone to the iail for the purpose of identifying the prisoner. According to Deputy An derson, Hughes said he didn't intend to kill Mankins until just before he did" Upon cross-examination by At torney McPhetrige, the witness stated Hughes confessed to killing Mankins without hesitation and without prom lises of any kind.
 F. Reed, one of the three deputies who captured the prisoner, testified Hughes volunteered the information he had killed Manlxins, but denied hav-
 in robbed s. ssse ha;r The he prisoner at- mitted taking Mankins' team and wagon. Preceding these admissions the witness said Hughes at first de- nied the killing and claimed to have bought the team and wagon. Attorney McPhetrige brought out testimony that Hughes did not appear excited when arrested or had ever denied his identity.
 D. A. Hazel, the third member of the sheriff's deputies, who made the arrest, also told of the prisoner ad- hitting having killed Mankins. Sheriff Thornton, when called as the final witness for the prosecution, told of having discussed the murder with the prisoner, and testified Hughes ad- mitted the crime. He said the defend ant was not talkative, but spent much of the time in jail reading the Bible. He said further that most of the Bibli- cal study was confined to single page, and to single text, found in
 John 5,-5. Hughes read this, the
 sheriff stated, because the prisoner
 said he had been told to read it over and over again. According to the
 sheriff, Hughes told him that he and
 Mankins had gone into the woods thinking 'we would kill some sduir-
 rels and find some whiskey."
 When asked what was his idea of
 killing Mankins, the prisoner is said Ito have replied
 Il do not know"
 The defendant said he was sorry
 after he had shot Mankins.
 Sheriff Thornton also told of the defendants step-father. one Dunbar, coming to Mena and stating that he couldn't bear to visit his step-son, but
 left a dollar to buy tobacco for the prisoner.
 The state rested here and Attorney
 McPhetrige called Hamp Avants as the first witness for the defense. The witness furnished but little evidence beyond stating the defendant had mar ried his sister.
 After first declining to take the stand, Hughes later evidently had a change of heart and was sworn, being the last witness examined and testi- flying as aboue stated.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28
Auctioneer Dates.

Owing to the fact of getting two sales the same day by having too many places making dates, from this day will make headquarters at the Polk County Mercantile Company. When 1 am out of town they can give you dates. Col. Glover, Auct.--- Adv. zs- s-2t. 25o-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

J. B. Brown and c. E. Thomas, well known residents of Scott county, were in Mena on business Wednesday,.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

J. M. Shigley of Rich Mountain was in Mena Tuesday and Wednesday, coming down to attend the murder trial.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

|Ds7IcE |||'S1 sI eear@ 6lnises of Good
 >fIefs {zisen Chance.
 II3I erse, ~ex meted out in szn<< |f<.I< <ourt Wednes- ine 1u<iTe s. Steel, the u long been iden- { tol1f E tI{I* 1udlclal CIT <led at ~h6t xiIl be recorded fh< }n1st remarkable ses- 6f county
 boys. still M their teens, pith q 1eIonDus crime, were chance fo make good citi- arose in the crowded court promised they would try r6aI men. Tine three boys (onWa9 and Clarence Bry- o .Telf Bryant, living near ma Iads were accused of n6u1ited tfe Ripping vat at hd fhe1 zfod8 ready to plead 6cceot punehnaent.
 6d ffirens of Wickes, who b6pS &nd knoW that they are
 W6nted the Bryant's nfH Ee NHnnF and they in- ou b6hnH H the youthful llef8 dc|<Sation of lead u<S q :4:..= <e.a,e to Mena 11f v|IfI 1ofice was being
 a uHn6n element of 8r< 0 fx11a Humanitarian c1 1II& ke EI0 of offenders a. ai|6 liter co1nplying with EhorIe(I Isat broader quality t <I<4S|<ndIng sentences |l>zfrS 6 dfScussion of the vi1fte I<Ied j2riGt gave the vS a Iectu[t of Iife's conduct reiz 8bIx {0r it's depth of d]llk of hui141 weakness and i,idI1 40< aeneible wisdom. e1' al WI1fIe given for the pon 1e<fIle s5fI Elsewhere in r exfsairIed that the law is | h6 the friand and not the b0ys <u porticular and he I6xf6 6fx <IkS H Is the good n< no6d f6inrs out of life. isHed t1a ho46 Go study dili- okeV th4 11~6 of God, att ch and Sundar school and orn eviI odsociations. The 1t ftxft t<2x md advised the BE fen4fn ssI6Ilt when they oxh2r nIsI yere violating coI1SEi f|1f Authorities to rox M doings.
 l1 ould rightful- IIe6 8 boys than the fl.cefQe1 When the judge e6 III tfSe of the Bryant and pledged Themselves to q roubl live right and I4es iI1fo 6od men if pos c6u \ that the boys o-1z md help of the e in 1d{t home community. IT & f16{|E Tc<GIarly to sue a0 6 <01Sf t<Iling of the ' thG 1olxf <ul defendants. brou1lz< of he same prin- 1Skico t1u1I G<G6 with mercy, axoI >i1x {foIxx Polk county 1xe it failure to dip 0 hi with prom r ' o6 zhe full sup ko1f8<1I o fozecuting At k efni c <io1 olHcers.
 te H1Hii FIT been indicted inn |Ine that they &I .=zI| |1 <Ata 5 Ss "A prosecuting <f V defendants
 xer of Little
 that a mis- I \ rsss 1sssrs, is the 1S, fo coo ,e4.a!e z h tick eradi- 1r <IkR nl1I Polk county sosne Ii<fI4 discussion 1t ElLzL 1l114l- of tine accused ck eradication but objected h& 6<< med in enforcing 6|I1 iS1uderstandings l1E iustances and keeI a15nroved fhe comprom-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28
Adv. 44-1t. 256-1t.

For Trade--One span gentle all
 around mules, IA or 15 hands high. with good harness. Want good all around mare. One that will work and also do for buggy use. Address E. E. Stoeckle, on John Vice place, 21s miles southeast of Mena, R. R. No. 4. Box 121.-Adv. Alt.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

J. F. Payne, who has been visiting in Ohio, West Virginia and other east ern states. returned home to Mena Monday. He had fine trip but found that Mena stiii is home.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

For Sale---Full blood barred rock
 cockerels, months old, $1 .50 each. Mrs. Isaac Saurbau9h. Route 2. Mena, Ark.Adv. 44-1t. 256-2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

For Sale--49 head of goats, some ex-
 tra good Angora, and 13 head of sheep. See or write J. B. Lance. R. No. 2. Mena.-Adv. Alt.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28
PUBLIC SALE

South of Planters bank. Saturday October 30. at 1:30. Good team horses. good wagon and set harness, Mrs. Ed Hayes. owner NsC Glover. auct.
 Adv. 44-It. 257-1T.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Maltby and Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Rowe left Wednesday morning for Caddo Gap to visit MT. and Mrs. Ivan Rowe.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Mrs. Thad Reed has gone to Mans field, Ark, to attend the assembly of the Nazafene church.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28
PERSONAL NOTES

Henry Faulkner of Hartley was a Mena visitor Wednesday.
 w. R. Hughes and w. R. Standridge were in from Opal Wednesday,.
 Mrs. Thad Reed has gone to Mans field, Ark, to attend the assembly of the Nazafene church.
 J. B. Brown and c. E. Thomas, we'll known residents of Scott county, were in Mena on business Wednesday,.
 J. M. Shigley of Rich Mountain was in Mena Tuesday and Wednesday coming down to attend the murder trial.
 Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Maltby and Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Rowe left Wednesday morning for Caddo Gap to visit MT. and Mrs. Ivan Rowe.
 J. P. Payne, who has been visiting in Ohio, West Virginia and other east ern states, returned home to Mena Monday. He had a fine trip but found that Mena stiii is home.
 Mrs. William Hedge, one of the best known residents of Wickes and known to many in Mena, died at the home at Wickes early "Wednesday morning. Burial arrangements will be announced later.
 Rev. H. L. Waters of the Baptist church left Monday afternoon for Ill., inois points to spend two weeks. He will visit friends at Modest and att tend a church conference at West Frankfort before returning to Mena.
 Walter Wassam, who lives on Route 4, brought to The Star office monster Porto Rico Yam sweet potato. The potato weighs eight pounds. and has been left with Secretary Smith at the Commercial Club where visitors may see the product of Polk county soil.
 Col. E. D. Hutson of Hatfield was in Mena Monday enroute to Red Oak. Ok, where he is to be one of the auc- tioneers at big sale of Poland China hogs. He will also help sell blue biooded porkers at sales to be held at Spiro and Keota before returning home.
 
 Cotton prices have advanced slightly in the Mena market the past few days and 20 cents was paid for the best Wednesday. Only a few bales have been sold this week, bad weather pre- venting growers from bringing the staple to market.
 SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds. the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly. there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast. BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $1.50. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.Adv.
 Who Knows of Bob Triplet?
 l want to find Bob Triplett to shake his hand in comradeship before I die. He was in Shafter's brigade in San- tiag, Cuba. during the last days of June and first days of July, 1898.
 Charles Sanford,
 Board Camp, Ark. -Adv. 44-1t. 256-1t.
 
 For Trade--One span gentle all
 around mules, IA or 15 hands high. with good harness. Want good all around mare. One that will work and also do for buggy use. Address E. E. Stoeckle, on John Vice place, 21s miles southeast of Mena, R. R. No. 4. Box 121.-Adv. Alt.
 PUBLIC SALE
 South of Planters bank. Saturday. October 30, at 1:30. Good team horses. good wagon and set harness Mrs Ed Havoa ntrrx,oy.1z (I<x--.sr .s 4
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Mrs. William Hedge, one of the best known residents of Wickes and known to many in Mena, died at the home at Wickes early Wednesday morning. Burial arrangements will be announced later.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

ss Eo5d Polk rsunsv. se<:n for rent. Cox Investment Co AEr 4s-2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Walter Wassam, who lives on Route 4, brought to The Star office a monster Porto Rico Yam sweet potato. The potato weighs eight pounds, and has been left with Secretary Smith at the Commercial Club where visitors may see the product of Polk county soil.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Rev. H. L. Waters of the Baptist church left Monday afternoon for Ill., inois points to spend two weeks. He will visit friends at Modest and att tend church conference at West Frankfort before returning to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28
Who Knows of Bob TripIet?

Who Knows of Bob Triplet? l want to find Bob Triplett to shake his hand in comradeship before I die. He was in Shafter's brigade in San- tiag, Cuba. during the last days of June and first days of July, 1898.
 Charles Sanford,
 Board Camp, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Cotton prices have advanced slightly in the Mena market the past few days and 20 cents was paid for the best Wednesday. Only a few bales have been sold this week, bad weather pre- venting growers from bringing the staple to market.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Col. E. D. Hutson of Hatfield was in Mena Monday enroute to Red Oak, Ok, where he is to be one of the auc- tioneers at big sale of Poland China hogs. He will also help sell blue biooded porkers at sales to be held at Spiro and Keota before returning home.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

Henry Faulkner of Hartley was a Mena visitor Wednesday.
 w. R. Hughes and w. R. Standridge were in from Opal Wednesday,.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28

F1 of the E4 of the Fl to pro- Ix Herbs
 Liver, kindred
The Mena weekly star., 1920-10-28


 think he went to Rich Mountain to take a train.0 Later in the day when Dunbar was seen in possession of a team and wagon, the prisoner is said to have stated he bought them for S10O but didn't say from whom he made the purchase. When last seen Dunbar's wife was driving the team towards Eagleton, with the defendant follow ing leading a COW.
 Mrs. Hutlow, wife of the preceding witness, corroborated her husbands testimony regarding the name used by the defendant at the sawmill and of Dunbar's visit to her home Wednesday morning and offering to sell some household goods. She added testi- mony to the effect Dunbar said he was going to move to below Waldron," about twenty miles distant.
 Dr. B. H. Hawkins testified to being called to the Young home, near Eagle ton Saturday, October 9, and finding Ellis Manlins there suffering from a gunshot wound in the back of the head. it was his opinion the wound was made by a shotgun fired from close range, and that this wound caused Mankin's death. The Mena physician testified the wound had evidently been made several days before, as it was hiied with worms. Mankins lived an hour or so after the doctor arrived. but would have undoubtedly died even tho he had been found sooner. Dr. Hawkins showed the jury the location of the wound in Manxins' head, using the head of L. M. Wimberly, nearby spectator for demonstration pur- poses.
 ". P. Anderson, chief deputy in the sheriff's office, testified as to the pur- suit and arrest of Hughes, alias Dun bar. He told of the arrest of the de- fendant on Sunday, October 10, at a pcint 3 or miles from Murfreesboro.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
KoH.I-NoR's STORY ENDLESS
Complete Tale Of Matehless Diamond,
Now One Of British Crown Jew
els, Was Never Told.

All the world has heard of the Koh-
called. the Great Mogul diamond. and
It would seem that there was moth
ing more TO be said about It, remarks
Eleanor Maddox in Asia Magazine.
Yet, in point Of fact not tenth part
OF its history has ever been traced,
so far does II extend back into he
vistas OF the past.
Perhaps one of the strangest things
about II Is that it cannot be lost TO the
world indefinitely. II was briclSed and
plastered up In a walt and miraculous
~ found after Ms former owner had
been murdered. II was twice thrown
away as hit of glass and once went to
the washerwoman In the pocket Of an
Engllshman's drill suit.
This matchless gem is called In In
dia the Mountain OF Light" and the
''TalIsman of Kings" the latter be-
cause It was said to bring sovereignty
TO its possessor. Strangely enough, af-
ter II fell into the hands of a Turkish
SihNe VI litkllliHdtt bElElHt Atilc
known as the "Slave Kings" sat on
the throne of Delhi for eighty years,
during which period the desire to pos
sess the tallsman amounted to fren-
zied obsession. Suddenly 1t disappear
ed In the chaos that brought the slave
dynasty to an end In 1890
The Koh-i-nor later scIntillated with
out bloodshed through the reign Of
Shah Jahan down to his son Aurang-
zeb, who exhibited 1t to number OF
Europeans whom he was entertaining
at his court. Among them was Taver
nier, the French jeweler, who later
wrote n descriptive account of II for
the delectation of Europe. After be-
Ing tossed like shuttlecock in the
Delhi loot, and Remaining for period
Of years with the Sinks In the Punjab,
this most celebrated diamond in the
world now rests on purple velvet
cushion among Britaiu's crown Jewels
IN the grim old Tower of London.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
The Appian Way.

The Appian way is the oldest and
most famous of the Roman military
roads 1t was commenced by Appius
Claudius Caecus, while censor, in 312
b. C.. and originally extended from the
Porta Capena at Rome to Capua. a
distance of 100 miles. In 30 B. c., the
Appian way was continued to Brum-
disum, 800 miles from Rome. By
means of its branches ii connected
Rome with all southern Italy. Dur
ing the rule of Pope Plus TX 1S46-
1879 part of this road. extending
about eleven miles out of Rome. was
laid bare. 1t is remarkable for its
pavement which consists of large hex
agonal blocks Of basalt: hut more
especially for the ruins of the once
magnificent tombs that line its side
The central part of the roadway. 16
feet wide, was designed for the pas
sage of infantry. while the two side
passages, each also 16 feet wide, were
used for horsemen and vehicles. The
Romans called the Appan way Regina
Viarum Queen of Roads,.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
How Wit Helps LEGISLATION.

1t is sometimes said that reputa-
ton for wit Is fatal to "A serious leg.
islative career. But the statement is
not altogether true. for more than
once bit of wit has prevented legis-
lative folly.
1t is tradition in Philadelphia
that during the constitutional cOnven.
tion 1t was proposed to incorporate in
the Constitution provision that the
United States army should never ex-
coed 1900 men. According to the
tradition the debate, which was pos
Sibly informal and outside the regu-
lar sitting, was abruptly cut short
when Benjamin Franklin solemniy
suggested that there be incorporated
another clause making It part of the
organic law of the land that no for
eign nation should ever invade the
country with an army of more than
1900.
A somewhat similar point was
scored in the state legislature few
years ago when, during a discussion
not over well based. 1t was proposed
by a shrewd Yankee from the hills OF
Sunderland, f. l.. WhitmOre. that y
law should be enacted providing that
no one should be Obliged to work be-
tween meals.-Springfeld (Mass.) Re
publican.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09

Tasmania now promises to become
the world'a chief producer for some
time to come of the rare mineral osml
iridium. The various oSniridiun yield
ing centers of this extensive serpen-
tine belt on the west coast are already
giving profitable employment to POO
meu and If is an easy matter for nm
industrious digger to earn up to clio
Weeh while many are making dou-
bic that and more, A complete hui.
letiu on this highly interesting min
eral occurrence is in course of prepare
zion, and $ publication, it is expected,
win attract lie attention of the whole
mining werld 90 Tasmania Last year
400 ounces Of osmiridium was pro-
duced in Tasmania. the value being
f24 per ounce.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
Powerful MAGNETS,

1t Is a far cry from lifting a tack
by means of magnetism to the lifting
OF massive iron plates weighing four,
SIX and twelve tons by this same force.
which is now done every workday in
number Of large steel works. EIec-
tromagnetism, of course, is utilized.
the form Of the magnet being usually
rectangular for this work and present
ing fiat surface to the plates lifted.
Inc magnets are suspended by chains
from cranes. and pick up the plates
by simple contact The metal plates
can be lifted by the magnet while still
so hot that it would be impossible for
men to handle them. The ratio of
weight lifted varies with the machine
in some eases this ratio is 80. \ mig
net is operated by current from DIV.
namo, controlled by switches and rhe.
OStats
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
AND HE DIDN'T COME BACK
Man Looking for House Seemingly
Had No Desire to Meet the Mid
dleweight Champion.

EXCUSE me, ma'am," said a gentle
man, as his ring at the door was an
swered by the lady of the house. "but
Is this house for rentT"
DO you see any sign up1" she an
swered very tartly.
mo, ma'am, but | didn't know but
what 1t was for rent. l pass and re-
pass the house quite a number of
times. and | am rather taken with 1t.
Do you rent the place yourself2"
ayes, sir"
"And could you tell me what II
rents forr'
1--WE pay thirty-five dollars a
month";" she answered.
"Ahem, thirty-five dollars, Ell? Why.
am willing to pay forty-fve dollars.
Would you have any objections to my
going to your landlordT
"You had better come In and see
my husband first"
why should l see your husband,
ma'am?"
Because he is the middleweight
champion of the world, and after he
gets through with you l don't think
you would even want to pay ten dol
lars a month for the house. I'll tell
him to expect you this evening"
The man has not returned yet. He
probably never will. He wants to rent
a house, but he don't want to meet a
champion
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
Machine Needed.

Cotton might become much cheaper
IL some ingenious inventor would de
wise a mechanical means for picking
1.-THE work Of picking being the cost
,y item. In time and labor
There are contemplating machines
on the market but none of them is
very satisfactory One of them oper-
ateS on the principle of vacuum
cleaner, sucking the bOlIs off the plants
through rubber tubes Another util-
lies steel bristles for entanging the
bOlls.
When really practical continuance
for lie purpose is obtainahle an aver
age f.rm family in The South VIII be
able 10 produce forty bales OF cotton
30 @ season instead Of seven bales
New York Times.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
BURIED UNDER NINE TAlLlNGS
City Of Douthat, In Oklahoma. over.
whemed When Spout Delueed
II With Crushed Flint

In the zinc mining district Of Ok
lahoma, practically unknown even by
the residents of the state In which il
lies. is the buried city of Douthat.
Surrounding 1t Is one Of the richest
mining camps In the world. The MOn-
treal, probably one of the most famous
zinc mines, is in the city as are also
the properties of several of the read.
ing zinc mining companies of the Uni
ted States.
The city was not buried by a sud
den flow of molten lava, as were the
cities of Pompeii, but by the "tailings'
of the mines of the camp. because, II
is said of differences between owners
of the mines, and merchants and land.
owners of the town. One day the
mines was turned on the town. delug-
ing 1t with crushed flint The people
moved their homes and business places
in mad rush TO escape the downpour
of dust and rock particles. Stores,
cottages, barns and tents had to be
moved. and now where once stood the
thriving city Is an immense pile of
chat" containing thousands of car
loads. One street and a few dozen
homes only were spared, and here the
thriving business of the little town is
carried on. the once prosperous bust
ness district being now buried under
an immense mountain of crushed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
His Bit

tE- Gotta job al last.
Did ya7 DOM whatf
lples for salesman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09
Personal Poison Factories.

Numbers of people who live in poor
health do so, writes a medical au.
thority, by keeping personal
poison factory on their bodily prem
ises. They do not know 1t, perhaps.
but 1t is there all the same. This poi.
son factory is usually situated in the
nose, the teeth, the tonsis, or the
digestive canal The dental supply is
kept up by neglected. carious teeth
and stumpS a badly cared for plate
or worst of alD pyOrrhea. Septic
tonsiis are another common cause OF
toxemia," as it is called. And there
are those who by persistent neglect
OF natural functions turn their bodies
into so many amhulant eesspooIs
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09

Comn'ete determination of what was
considered one of the largest prairie
DO" ''towns' IN the West has been re
ported to the predatory animal in
spector's Office at Phoenix. Ariz., by
the Chr'cahua Cattle company of Co
chu'se county. southeastern Arizona
No han 100000 prairie dogs
we're estimated TO have lived on the
companys ranch Of more than 10000
acres until the management started an
offensive campaign against them. Now
their vast honeycombs of underground
burrows are utterly deserted the com.
pnny rP' rcd
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-09

All we ask is that you give
this plant an investigation,
point by point, and we feel
sure you will then buy our
light.