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The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
Bry.n,s Nebraska Campaixn.

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct 30. William J. Bryan will conclude his political can vass in his home state beginning Tuesday next Mir. Bryan will make whirlwind campaign throughout Nebraska, visiting large part of il and making between 40 and 50 speech. es, the last one to be at Plattsmouth on the night of November 5. Prepara. tions are being made for great re- ception to MT. Bryan at Lincoln, where he speaks next Saturday even. ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
The w. c. T. U. Convention.

Hartford. Conn, Oct. 31.--Tues days business session of the Nation al meeting Woman's Christian Tem perance Union was the most import ant of the convention from busi ness standpoint for officers were elected and final reports of commit tees were submitted. The usua prayer meeting and department con ferences were held previous to gen eral meeting.
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rouI PIax ]. su.pected.

Rapid City, s. D.. Oct. so.--A car m inc Milwaukee tracks used as lodging house for laborers burned Ias' night. and this morning the bodies of two men were found in the ruins Evidence of foul play was developer at inc inquest this afternoon and ar rests are expected,
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The Kni~er Confined tA Ht. House

Berlin. Oct. a1.--Emperor William is obliged to remain indoors for the present, following the advice of his physicians; but the assurance comes from tile palace that there is not the least occasion for concern as his ma 1esty is only suffering from simple cold, resulting from a chill after be- coming overloaded while out hunting last week
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me rxplo.son \ Mystery.

Coffeyville, Kan. Oct. 31.--The theo " that the destruction of five build. ings here was caused by an explosion of natural gas Is not generally be lieved Monday morning. Nearly every one believes that dynamite or nitro. glycerin, especially the latter, caused if
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Hold an Executive Meeting.
nenth u the For<st.

Bangor, Maine. Oct. 31.--six men killed is the record thus far in thu present hunting season in Maine. In the 4S hours of Saturday and Sun day three accidents were reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
CUT SHORT AN INTERVIEW
Mrs. Eddy, Head of the Christian Science Church, Answered Only
 Three Questions.
NEWSPAPER MEN WERE DISAPPOINTED
Half Score of Reporters Assem- bled at Mrs. Eddy's Home hut Were Left Sitting i'm the Par- lors When It Came Time to
 Go for the Lndy's Daily Drive.


 Concord, N H., Oct. 3l.-An inter view, which was granted to half score of newspaper representatives who had assembled in this city. after the publication of sensational stories in connection with Mrs. Eddy's health was arranged early in the day by H. Cornell Wilson. head of the Christian Science Publishing committee. In addition there were present Erwin B. Herring, frs, read CT of the local Christian Science church; Edward M. Pearson, secre tary of the state of New Hampshire. MT. Wilson and Calvin A. Frye, Mrs. Eddy's new secretary.
 When the newspaper representa- tives had been seated in Mrs. Eddy's parlors Mfr. Frye announced Mrs. Ed dy. She walked to the doorway and stood, unassisted, before her inter viewers. She did not advance be yond the threshold of the door and when it was seen that she would moi enter the room for a prolonged inter view. woman reporter was dele. gated to talk to her.
 Mrs. Eddy appeared to be more anxious to demonstrate that she was in good physical condition than to answer inquiries. Just three ques tions had been asked by the inter viewer, when Mrs. Eddy turned. spoke word to her secretary and abruptly started for her carriage, to take the customary afternoon drive. The in reviewers were left in tho parlors with numberless questions on their lips but without an opportunity to ask them.
 Are you in perfect physical health, Mrs. Eddy?" was the first question asked after Mrs. Eddy had made her appearance. q am," was the brief reply, given wIih distinct enunc.a- tiun.
 Have you any other physician than God?" No, indeed.' answered Mrs. Eddy with emphasis. and then she aided slowly and solemnly: The everlas ing arms are around and above me. which Is enough
 Do you take daily driver" do" replied Mrs. Eddy.
 It was at this point In the Inter view that Mrs. Eddy unexpectedly in dicated that the in erview was at an end. for shc turned without another word and walked to the port cochere at the front of he house where her carriage was awaiting to convey her on her usual drive about the city. She was escorted to the carriage by MT. Strang and Mir Frye. As MT. Strang assisted Mrs. Eddy in the vehicle. MT. Frye. who wore foot mans uniform. mounted the drivers seat alongside of the coachman and Mrs. Eddy was then driven away.
 Hold an Executive Meeting.
 Hartford, Conn. Oct. 30.--.Contrary to the usual custom, meeting of the national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union was held behind closed doors Monday morning, the delegates converting in Center church instead of the regular meeting place of the Parsons theater. The various department conferences were not held Monday, on account of the executive meeting At the latter sev- eral convention matters were disposed of This delayed for half an hour the opening of the general meeting at Parsons theater.
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-sooMERs' GET BEST CLAIMS.
Ahead of Time-May Declare Opening Invalid.

Thorne, New, Oct. 31.--With the firing of mighty blast of dynamite from the top of Grant Peak, tho highest point in the adjacent noun tains, the Walker Lake Indian reser- vation has been opened. At the given signal. hundreds of searchers for gold hurried helter-skelter over the boun- dary lines of plain and mountain and before the great cloud of smoke which rose into the air from the dynamite explosion had drifted away. spec tacular race of automobiles, race horses and vehicles was on. Horses were ridden until they dropped and men recounted their i'll fortune when their automobiles be- came stalled in the deep sands. lad ed and overcome by thirst, numbers of prospectors barely summoned enough strength to make their loca- tions.
 Those who had waited for the sig nal from the top of Mount Grant be- fore rushing into the reservation found that all the 9most valuable claims in the vicinity of the rich Dutchmans, Cottonwpod and numer ous other creeks en1ptying into the southeastern section of Walker Lake had been taken up by men who hao rushed in the night before. Even men who employed launches to take them across Walker Lake from the cs.1 <hok were of no avail, as they were much too late to be on an equal footing with the men who had disregarded the law.
 Washington, Oct 31.--The interior department Tuesday received dis patches from agents in Nevada indi eating that when all tho facts are known here concerning the opening of the Walker Lake Indian reservation and charges that thousands of per sons had succeeded in entering the reserve in advance of the signal Sec retary Hitchcock may be compelled to recommend that the opening be de clared invalid.
 Special Land Agent Parke, in dls patch dated Hawthorne to Secre- tary Hitchcock said
 Rush from this end of the reserva tion was orderly and without disturb ing incidents. Two thousand persons passed through here. Only about 300 on line when signal was fired at ap pointed time It Is known that hun dreds of persons were within the res ervation previous to time set for open ing and that most of the valuable claims had been located and markef
 No action will be taken by Secretary Hitchcock until reports have been re ceived from several special agents of the land and Indian bureaus who are in the field.
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u.s Stood fine Tesr 75 Years.

The old, original Groves Tasteicss chiil 1.nsc Ysu know what you are taking II i siron I and quinine in tasteless form. NO cure 10 pay, 5Oc'
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A 0uarante d Care for Piles.

itehin Bind. Bleeding, Protrudina Piles
 ntuggisls gre authorized to refund money fl sAAo ' oiNTMENT fails to cure in to 14
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
To Cure a Cold in One Da,

Take Laxitive Blomo Qninins Tablets All druggists refund the money fit fails to cure: E. w. Groves signature is on evsly box 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-01
COTTON MARKET BUSY.
Nearly 100 Bales Day Being Sold in
 Mena-price 6.6O.

Yesterday proved to be the
 banner day in the cotton market so far for this season, but if the fleecy staple continues coming in all day at as rapid a rate as 1t stsrted this morning today $ receipts will exceed by far thoss Iof yesterday. Yesterday there were seventy eight bales brought in Mena, and up until 9 o'clock this morning fifteen bales had been sold. The price today is somewhat better han yesterdays price, averaging
 about 9.50 yesterday and today |9.6O.
 Following is the number of bales sold iu Mena up to 9 o'clock
 this morning: IG. w. Petty. 4C4 is. J. Baker. ..........3 .3S2
 M. D. Winton. ...............1 I Total. ............... SAY
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

BY Helena Davis.

going up the stairs to his own room like
one on wings. Entering, he closed and
locked the door. Just rs the coffee was
being finished In the dlning-room Brick
tops door opened cautiously, someone
came out and passed swiftly down the
back stairs, creeping along the halls and
entering the back parlor. The figure
went boldly behind the curtains that
yelled the tree and slid down into the
shadow Of a big bookcase which stood
against the wall, leaving just enough
room between it and the corner for the
person to crouch. Hardly had this strange
thing happened when the guests, laugh
ing and talkIng-the many children's
voices soaring above their elders'-came
into the two parlors. After all were com
fortably seated Mr.. Perkins stepped for
ward, disappeared for minute behind
the curtains, lighting the candles. then
came forth pulling a string which caused
the curtains to quickly draw apart. dis
closing to view the beautiful Christmas
tree. A murmur of admiration was
heard, the Twins hearts were in their
threats as suddenly and without an
nouncement there came stepping TO the
front of the tree old Santa Claus, in
white beard and fur-trimmed garments.
Everybody clapped and cheered, and Mr..
Perkins, turning TO see what caused the
commotion, was dumbfounded to see the
fat-to.bursting figure of little old man,
pack on back and mittens on hands,
bowling left and right, and speaking In
a high key, merry Christmas to all. dear
friends!' Then, to the amusement OF
all, especially to the Twins. Santa Claus
began to sing rollicking song. keeping
time to 1t with his feet.
"Brlcktop, as / lIve!' exclaimed Mr..
Perkins. And laughing till his sides
shook, the good man gave Briektop the
floor. and Joined his wife, who was star
ing with all her might ut the unexpected
newcomer. "Who is hep she whispered
to Mr.. Perkins. and amidst the laughter
OF their guests he answered, Don't you
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

unique decoration for the center of
the dining table during the Yuletlde sea-
son is n small Christina tree-say two
feet high-placed for safe balance In
small but broad-based fern bowl. From
the green boughs orange cups, the halves
of oranges, with the fruit all scooped
out, leaving the rind smooth and round,
may be hung by gay ribbons and kept
full OF baby bonbons, mixed nuts and
raisins II one has not u fern bowl
heavy enough to hold the tree, which
must be packed about the base In
side the bowl 10 make II secure,
the regulation wooden block, with the
stem Of the tree set into It, may be made
10 appear very artistic, indeed, by cover
ing 1t with ferns aud rose leaves, or
trapping It with soft, green tissue paper
which has been slashed to represent
grass. A great many prefer the wooden
block thus adorned to the bowl which
detracts from the real tree appearance
1t Is a pretty sight to see the miniature
tree on the snowy cloth, and at night,
when the tiny candles which are placed
on its limbs are lighted, 1t Is about the most
unique form OF decoration for the Christ
mas table one can Imagine. Fruit. such
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Conversation did not drag, and Tom and
Sam regretted TO have to bid their new
friends adieu and continue on their hunt.
They promised to come the next day
and bring their parents, also extending
cordial and homely invitation to the new
corners to visit their cabin. some two
miles distant, toward the river.
When the boys arrived home that eve.
ming, carrying a number of fine rabbits,
squirrels and Il fat opossum, they mp
pcoached their mother with beaming
faces. We've got nelghbors!' Sam cried.
And then he and his brother told the
good news, repeating everything which
had been said by the new-found friends
over the hill.
And the next day, faithful TO PROMISE
Sam and Tom took their parents to call
on the new neighbours who proved to be
quite numerous, for six families had come
together to fell the forest and build up
a town, to which others would soon come.
The dav passed In work and sociabe
Intercourse. and, as Sam and Tom walked
home beside their mother. their father
going ahead to keep a close lookout for
their safetey, the good woman, with u
happy face, said: what do you think,
sons, we're going to have Christmas
tree after all. Tie new neighbor women
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The animals e.
1DAoD>e q ~
HcCI/7TISfH7dS Tree
y SGSs}ILSYl&E9SE ~

the lions roared a speech Of welcome and
the CRATES approached the tree in single
file for they had been selected to hand
the gifts from the tree, the reach being
beyond any of the other animals. As
they took down the many and useful
articles from the treetop the giraffes hand
ed them In turn TO the birds, that few
about distributing them.
There WIS string of pearls for the ele-
phant, presented by the party OF clans
that occupied front seats on the dead
leayes under the Christmas tree. A new
set of spots was handed to the leopard
and a fine long name was given to the
old lion, who Immediately put 1t on. The
wolf received IA new sleeps skin, and a
beautiful rattle was placed in the hands
of the hippo's baby, 1t being a gift from
the rattlesnake.
But there Is not space to record all
the wondrous and novel kinds of presents
that were hung on that Christmas tree
in Anlmalburg. Suffice 1t to say that not
one went away aforementioned, for each
carried home with him gift that just
suited his fancy aud made him very
happy for the day, and for many days to
come, too.
Which goes to show that animals-no
matter how ferocious-can become as
peaceabe and kind.hearted as children
when Christmas time arrives.
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ait must come from round that hill"
declared Tom. Lets go cautiously, for
you can never tell what kind of an In
dian surprise Is awaiting you"
Like two Indians the boys stole round
TIE hill, which was almost bare of tim
Der. They crept on their stomachs, max
ing no noise When they rounded the
obstructing point there came into view
several covered wagons and newly
built cabin, with two more in course of
construction. number of stalwart men
and boys were busy at the building and
a number of women and half-grown girls
were preparing food over the campfire,
the completed cabin evidently not yet
having been supplied with a fireplace.
Tom looked Mt Sam, and Sam looked at
Tom, smiles of happiness coming on their
faces In spite of their trying to withhold
any show of pleasure Then they rose
and timidly approached the new settlers.
When within few rods of the builders
their approach was noted, and 1t turned
out that they Wee as much of a sur
prise to the strangers as the strangers
had been to them.
1t was not long before Tom and Sam
found themselves scared at the forest
board, enjoying share OF the plentiful
meal of their cordial hosts and hostesses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

skirts of the little village built In a clear
ing made purposely for a meeting
house." schoohouse. smithy. wheel
wright's shop and various other small
places OF business such as flourish In the
newest part of a new state. And she felt
more lonely as the Christmas-t drew
near, for she knew how little she could
do to make her sons have innocent pleas
ure at that time which seems to belong
particularly to the young.
The next day Sam and Tom but never
so nicknamed by their parents) went with
their guns to hunt for game, the only
kind of meat the family had for their
table In this wild part Of the world. Az
they trudged along Sam said: II wish we
could give mother some little surprise ON
Christmas. But reckon it's out of the
question"
Father never cares about such things"
said Tom. Hes a mighty smart and
brave man and has no mind for foolish
things. But l am like mother-I enjoy
friends and a sociable time. Wish there
were some neighbors near"
"Lcok!" interrupted Sam, pointing to
a curl of blue smoke to be seen rising
to the sky through the leafess trees.
That's not an Indian campfire. White
people are where that comes FROM"
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ance, Bricktop called his sisters to n pri-
vate "confab" in the safety of his own
room.
DO you think either papa or mamma
have smelt mouse?'' the young man
asked in a cautious tone.
mot a sniff" Bette assured him, smil-
Ing In happy anticipation of a certain
surprise which awaited everyone that
evening isn't it strange that mamma
of all persons-should not have noticed
anything of unusual interest going on in
your room?'
She's been SO busy that she hasn't
had time to even peep into this den since
we came home from New York." said
Bricktop. That's what made 1t posi-
ble."
And is everything ready?" asked Let
tie, In stage whisper, just as though
she were afraid someone down stairs
might oyerhear their conversation.
IAN ready and waiting. But, say. kid
dies. how am | to slip away from the
table In time toto
''Ill tell you'll" exclaimed Lettie, still
speaking In her stage whisper. Just
Imagine you're feeling a bit Ill and don't
wish for any dessert"
But l do want dessert" protested
brlcktop, recalllnS the great plum pcd-
ding that he had smelt stcaming that
morning In the kitchen.
"Oh, you shall have 1t here IL your
room and eat 1t as you dress" put IN
Bette. well have to take Maggie into
our confidence and she'll give us a plate
Of pudding
"And piece of pumpkin pie ana some
ice-cream," interrupted Bricktop.
Eyes, a piece OF pumpkin pie. too"
promised Bette, but not ice-cream, for
that, with the nut cake. is to be served
at 10 o'clock, just before the guests de-
part. ! guess you'll be around then and
will be allowed to show your liking for
such unhealthy diet, as papa declares
ice-cream and cake to be-"
"Papa's fond of unhealthy diet" laughed
Bricktop. HE eats his share of those
things and always looks as though he'd
like an extra helping. But. say, you kid
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A Christmas Tree in the Forest
BY WILLIAM WALLACE, JR.

after many days of weary travel they
halted near a beautiful spring that came
from rocky elf overhanglng n stream
that promised to be full Of fish. Here
the father and sons cut down trees and
built a cabin, SMALL but large enough to
afford shelter from the winter which was
fast coming on. In the spring anotherroom
could be added. A fireplace built of fiat
rocks, picked from the bank near the
spring, furnished a roomy place for FIRE,
both for cooking and warming.
One evening, as the family sat around
the cheerful fire of logs, chatting of the
past, present and future. the mother
quickly said: WELL | declare, Christmas
is almost here and I'd forgot to think
about it."
why, can 1t be possible?" asked the
father reaching for the ever-useful al
manac, which hung by string looped
over n peg near the fireplace. Eyes, SO 1t
is" he agreed. scanning the small print
of the calendar. Just three days off,"
The two sons, aged. respectively, IA and
10, were not yet too old to enjoy the ex-
element and pleasure attending the hoil-
day season, although they had had small
opportunity to do so since they were In
their teens, for their father was a man
who was ever looking toward the setting
sun, following it further and further as
the settlements grew and prospered and
dangers became less about him.
"Well, I'd like to be back at Berton-
VILE" declared Samuel, the elder son.
"There'll be great times there, I'll war
rant. Neighbor Higgens' girls will have
~ Christmas tree and taffy-pull.'
"Ah, yes" sighed Thomas Peter, the
younger son. And over at Neighbor Van
Smiths there1l be big, wild turkey
dinner and a lot of the friends will have
an invite there. Do you mind last Christ
mas, mother?'
Yes, the mother minded" and It sent
a pang through her good, tender heart to
recall the pleasant and socable times
they had enjoyed while living on the out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-23

long, long time ago, before this great
country was Inhabited from the Atlantic
TO the Pacific, and when extensive forests
stretched over great tracts of land, through
which the foot of white man had not left
its print, the frontlersman living in "the
outer settlements had small chance TO
celebrate the Yuletide season. He, with
his family, composed a small world,
which was too seldom entered by an out
sider Neighbors were at great distances
apart, and their time was all occupied
In clearing the land which was to be-
come the fine rich fields from which
their children and grandchildren should
reap such rich harvests.
In the early forties a sturdy farmer-or
frontiersman, as those pathfinder" were
called-moyed from the outer borders of
what was termed civilization to new
country, where as yet the woodmans ax
had not been heard or the curl of smoke
from the log cabin seen by the red man,
lurking about on the watch for the in
truding paleface. Into the depths OF
shadowy forest the frontiersman, accom-
panied by his family of wife and two
sturdy sons went, hunting a suitable
location for a camp. They Travelled In
great numbering wagon, covered with
white canvas stretched over bows. All
their worldly posSeSsionS were put lHSlue
the wagon, the wife and mother occupy
ing the seat In front and driving the yoke
of strong oxen which drew her 'car-
riage." In front of the oxen walked the
husband and father, picking the road
through the woods and over the hills, now
and again having TO retrace his steps
on account of some impossible obstacle
which doomed suddenly before him. He
went heavily armed, rifle over shoulder
md knives in belt The sons walked be-
hind the wagon, keeping a keen lookout
for hostile Indians, who might try to at
tack from the rear. Like their sire. they
were heavily armed with guns and knives.
And so on they went, farther and far
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"Come, have you your trunk all packed
In readiness to start to the woodsT'
The questioner was a camel and the
questioned was an elephant.
Yes everything ready and me impatient
to be Off, replied the elephant. Come
along friend Camel. l see you have your
pack on your back"
And away they went towards the great
forest where a meeting of the wild crea-
lures was to be held and Christmas
tree enjoyed. As they hurried along they
were joined by Il bear, n deer and fox.
And when they arrived at the place of
their destination they found a great as
semblage of many kinds of beasts and
birds. huge hippopotamus was acting
chairman and tiger was recording Sec
rotary. Resolutions had been drawn up
and everything was in readiness to as
sure the visitors a good time. No fights
were to be INDUCED in and no animal of
prey was to interfere with the life of his
fayorlte food. Birds and animals alike
were safe from harm on this day, which
was being celebrated throughout the
world
tall tree was selected TO hold the
numerous gifts, the monkeys being active
on limb and bough, were chosen to hang
the presents in place. After the tree was
duly adorned the birds sang an anthem,