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The Washington times., 1907-09-22
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prototype OF the feminine fashion as
much IN vogue now IN London and
Paris
The European court balls, banquets.
garden parties, gala operas, and kin
dred social functions do not exist at
the Eveless court Of Persia During
The winter the Armenian and Euro
pean colonies get up amateur theatrf-
Gals, In the vernacular or in French,
for the benefit OF their various charit-
able Institutions, and they are invarl-
ably commanded" 70 play at the pal
ace. too. These are then important
artistic events, for there are no thea
tiers IN Persia
His majest.r is an excellent shot and
a fine Sportsman He Is fond OF
hunting, riding, and automohninE. His
machines are French and his chauf-
feurs are Belgians.
As the Shah. Ike all his subjects.
uses neither chair nCr table for his
meals. no special dining-roOms exist
IN his palaces. His meals are served
him wherever and Whenever his fancy
strikes him, and. complying with Sri-
entail etiquette. he always eats alone
and VITA his hngersl Dinner IS al
ways an elaborate Eastern feast. It
Is served about 8 OrrlG O. clio X. usually
IN the Anderoh, or wOmen's depart
ment, ana sOGn after that his majesty
retires-
Like most Oriental potentates. HIS
majesty has several wives and con-
cubines- But there IS always one, us
ually the senior noble wife, who Is Of
ficialy considered the queen Of the
harem-and American ladies' who have
visited her, all attest that NI0hammed
ALI Shah's queen is an exceedingly
refined, enlightened. and progressive
lady. and. like her imperial consort.
a generous patron Of numerous schools
and charities.
Mohammedans always reCite pray
ers with their face turned toward the
sanctuary Of Mecca, this Is called the
Oh bien. And the shah Is usually adj
dressed by the title OF "Gh'bleve
Aalem." that is. the Gh'bleh Of the
UDiverse-the person TO whom all ewes
are turned, and truly Il be said that
during this serious crisis OF financial
stress ard political unrest, through
which Persia Is now passing. the eyes
OF all sincere lovers of this distant
land OF Haffis and Khayyam are anx-
iously fixed upon this young ShahIn-
shah. who, If he continues as he has
begun, will surely fulfill the most sdn-
guine hopes Of modern Iran.
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Minstrel Men We're Easy.

C. H. Primrose and Lew Dockstader
wrote their autographs sitting in a
carriage on the street. Not being able
to reach them. my only chance was
waiting for them at the stage door
when they came out stepped up and
asked them to place their autographs
on the pillow cover. which I handed
them. Both did so. laughlngly saying
noe ,-or-v fv,ersfsfant
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The KlndIy Joe JeffersOn.

One OF the best men and one that
took more interest in giving his auto
graph than all the others was the late
Joseph Jefferson. whom interviewed IN
bis dressing room at the opera house.
After looking over the cover and
asking about every autograph on 1t. he
then began liking of the stage, and
some OF his past experiences. and 1
think he was one Of the most interest
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Try if ! could get the famous ac-
tors and actresses of the country
to write their autographs upon it.
So J procured the finest piece of
linen there was to be had in the
Forrest City and set about the task,
with considerable misgivings as to
the result, | must confess, but with
determination to- persevere.
David Warfeld was in town then
ard he was the first | sought out.
! called at the Colonial Hotel, sent
up my card and was at once asked
to come up to his room. Mr.. War
S September 22. 1907
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Haekett 100 Busy First Time.

He took the pillow cover and looked
It over for a few minutes, and said
he did not have tine then, but IL I
would leave It he would write Il In a
few days although 1 had Il pencil in
my nand for him to use az the timc).
But no. he was busy then. and II 1
would call on Friday, he would give
it to me then. 1 called on Friday even
Ing, entering as before, and when
asked IL he mad placed his autograph
on the pillow, he replied that he had
not, but would have It for me sat
urday evening. 1 called upon Mr..
Hackett Saturday evening, after the
play as he was getting ready TO leave
for Pittsburg. He said he had not
time 10 write It for me, but IL 1 would
leave my address he would send it TO
me from pittsburg. I cid so. and had
the pillow returned TO my address on
the following wednesday with the
autograph on It. ct had taken 8Ir.
1.ackett ten days to write Is name.)
I found my most trying experience
with the actors. The actresses In gen.
eral were quite willing to give their
autogra phs, but in some cases I found
it difficult to get an interview Will,
them, for the manager at the theateI
or ire maids at the hotels would al
ways say they were busy. too tired.
or asleep. but after working many diff
ferent ways and methods to get
arorrd these obstacles, I never failed
TO secure the autograph.
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ago, while liv-
ing in Cleve-
land, Ohio, it
occurred to ME
that it would
be a novel idea
to get up a pill
low cover and
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How i Trieked Madame N0rdlca.
A little study secured me an auto
graph OF Madame Nord.ca, the opera
singer. She was making a two days
stop at Cleveland. and singing al the
Gray's Armory. I had tried many
ways and failed. CO where would or
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This Young Man Had Nerve and.
Refusing 10 Be TurnedDoWn,
Succeeded at Last in Com
Dleting One of the Most
Unique Autograph CoIIeC-
tionSto Be Found in America.

field received me graciouSly and
when ! had made my request
readily consented. saving that he
had never known an autograph col
lection to be made in that way be-
fore and added that he was well
pleased to be able TO start it for
me.
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Nerve and Perseverance Necessary.
7 N many cases 1 found It difficult
to gain access to the apartments
or dressing rooms of the persons
] sought. The managers would
say they were busy, or. not convenient
az this time. but 1 well knew IL
could elude these guardians and Sc
cure an interview I would be guile
certain Of the autograph.
As 1 was well acquainted with most
of the managers of the theaters of
Cleveland. It gave me an advantage.
rs 1 was able TO see many OF them In
their. dressing rooms before or after
the performance. In some cases /
was stopped by the valet OF maid. as
the case might be, saying they were
busy. but this did not deter me. for 1
was determined to get their autographs
at any hazard, so watching my chance
woul6 open the door and 20 In.
Through this method / secured my
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h-st interview witch James X. Hackett.
lie IVES at that time playing at tho
opera House. As I entered mis- dress
Ing room, Mr.. Hackett having a little
time before making up Tor the play,
sat reading a magazine I quietly
begged pardon for entering unan-
nounced. and made my request for his
autograph.
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Cwght Maxine Elliott Unawares.

Cwght Maxine Elliott Unawares.
One instance of outwitting the
guards Of sacred precincts was in Sc
curing the autograph Of Maxine Ell
lot. She was stopping al the Holland
Hotel 1 could not reach her at the
theater on account Of her manager.
and when I called at the hotel thers
was her maid in the way. must have
that autograph at any hazard. To fall
would never do.
At last boldly went to her recep-
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Some OF the ThesDians Baked
StenuouSlU. and Once He
Was Kicked Out bD -Four
French Maids. But He Kept
al It Until Viola Allen Smil-
inGIU Added Her Name.

ing and entertaining men have met
r. the profession
Viola Allen ~as stopping at the HoI-
land House when I called. was pref
ty roughly used by four French maids
and once showed out into the hall be
fore managed TO get an audience
with Miss Allen. told her Of my
troubles IN getting to zee her and shs,
laughed heartily as SIC signed he,'
name on the pillow in a bold, roun'i
hand and congratulated me on my Pc
sistence.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
By LYSLE A. RICE.

EVERAL years
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

that he was not, at sometime, aflx- ious to run away; and very rev boys have had so poor home they were not anxious to get back when they have tried leaving it. -Atchi- son Globe.
 One of the first things a doctor does is to go after his patients diet. Here is a suggestion: Why not go after your diet while you are well and avoid the necessity of calling a doctor. Men stuff themselves with things that are harmful, though they wouldn't for the world give a $lo dog something that might dls- agree with him. -Atchison Globe.
 Good men are needed in every business house. If you haven't a good job it is really your own fault If you are not prominent 1t IS because you are too easily satisfied with yourself. There are plenty of posi- tions paying $10, 900 year and 1t IS no harder to fill a S10,000 year than one paying one-tenth as much. The difference is this; The man who holds the big job acknowledges hls weak points and tries to improve on them. He does not stubbornly stick to his fool notions" Look your self over. Watch the men who have succeeded. Atchison Globe.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
WILL HAVE NO
 INVESTIGATION
House Follows Lead of Senate and Sits Down Hard on Paul Pry Methods Reply to Capitol lnvesti-
 gating Report.

Little Rock, May 5.-White, of Logan county, yesterday offered resolution to appoint a committee to visit Governor Little and ascertain his exact condition. It was voted down, 3S 10 g, after strong fight tor and against. Killough led the fight agaiust the measure. Df Ruff made the significant state. ment that prominent physician told him the governor is suffering from softening of the brain and cannot recover.
 The insane asylum and Con- federate Home appropriations passed yesterday without oppo. sitjon, and the bill to make run ming a blind tiger felony, with
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
Let the People Control.

The best way to make our govern ment truly representative and re- sponsive, is to give into the hands of the people the power to control those whom they elect, and any good representative who wants to be faithful to his trust will not object to letting the people have this con- trol over him, and when I find the man who is willing to have the peo- pie exercise this authority over him l think l have the man that the peo- pie ought to have to speak for them.
 w J Bryan.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
DAKOTA GIRLS HIT CUPID.
Suiiors Must Have 5000 in Cash, and Also Carry Life Insurance of S2.000.

Pierre. s. D., May 4.-Ten or fifteen young ladies of Midland, South Dakota town west of here, have formed unique soci- ety and taken unique pledge.
 The society has been named by its founders "The Marriageable Young Ladies Protective Soci- ety" aud its avowed object is the "promotion of sensible marriages and the prevention of domestic unhappiness and of divorce pro ceedings after marriage"
 Each of the members of the society sigued an agreement not under any circumstances to marry a man who has less than S2,000 in cash or its equivalent and who has not insurance upon his life of S2,000 or more.
 The young ladies who organ ized the society argue that pover- ty is the primary cause of most of the domestic unhappiness in this country and that most of the di- vorce suits grow out of it. They take the position that if all marriageable young women of this country would take the pledge they have taken and stand by il faithfully society would be atlgfsy benefited and the divorce courts, nov 20 busy, would soon be driven out of business.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
To Better the Unit.

The labors of the worlds greatest and best minds are now directed to the emancipation of the individual unit--man. Here lies the way of education, politics, philanthropy, religion. We are inevitably tend ing toward the ideal sketched by Swinburne in two lines:
 Honor to the man in the highest For man is the master of things"
 Farm and Ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
The Dog in the Manager

The friends of safe and adequate fire insurance should keep stiff upper lip. Right and justice and tried business experience are on their side. No coterie of selfish, narrow-viewed men can cripple the business and industry of the state as they are attempting to do by opposi- tion to the passage of laws to give the needed relief or by their con tinued opposition through litigation to the enforcement of such laws as have been won by hard work and insistent demand.
 The foundation of the original and continued opposition, aside from the political scheming of a few demo- gogues, is in the little state com panies. Their opposition to the re- entrance of the old line companies is selfish and indefensible. They are seeking a state monopoly under cover of state law without the fnan- rial ability to dc a monopoly busi- ness.
 The attitude pf the state com
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
Railroads Not Complaining.

There is less pessimism and more optimism, less kicking and more boosting, in railroad circles than heretofore.
 The Wall Street Summary says in it's headlines, Railroads not Com blaming. Traffic Managrs Report Earnings Satisfactory and Business Good"
 This is somewhat different from the claims being made not long since that the drastric legislation and hos tile litigation involving the railroads would mean confiscation of property interests and a cessation of all im- provements. Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
Many Plant Other Crops.

Cotton planters in this section are in dispair. They have already plant ed three times and the cold, wet weather has prevented germination, routed the seed. or killed the young plants. The expense of these plant ings has been a heavy tax and as there is a possibility of fourth planting becoming necessary, the scarcity and consequent high price of seed is a condition the farmers do not face with comfort offmind.
 It would seem the part of pru- dence for the farmers to place less reliance this year on their cotton crop and diversity. For other req sons than adverse weather conditions this plan has proved advantageous, and is recommended by the most ex- perienced authorities in the South.
 It is contended that too much re- lance is placed upon the cotton crop, crop that is long and expensive in the making and hard to turn quickly into money, besides being subject to violent and unnatural fluctuations in price.
 The unfavorable planting season may force many farmers to seek profit in other crops and their ex- perience will be valuable guide for the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
FOR A GOVERNMENT RAILROAD.
New York Capitalist Wants at Least One Transcontinental Line.


 Pasadena, Cal. May 4.-Johu Leary, a New York capitalist is an advocate of the government owning at least one trans-contl- mental railroad system. In his opinion this should be brought about by a congress enactment creating a bureau of post roads in the postoffice department and authorizing the commissioner Tn charge to acquire and maintain such a post road from New York to San Francisco. He says that the taking of such control would not involve expense, that the stockholders willingly would ac- cept government bonds in ex' change for their holdings, and that no condemnation proceedings would be required. Discussing the proposition MT, Leary says
 ''If the time was ripe way back in the sixties, when the country and railroad building were comparatively in their in. fancy, for us to build, as we did the Southern Pacific and the Un' ion Pacific, it is more than ripe for Us today to take control of a railroad stretching from ocean to ocean, and put in shape as quick ly as possible, gradually reduc. ing the fare until we have a round trip for BPS, or just high enoug to check wding.
 "So, too, if we eau spend S2. 1000, GOO, GOO in foreign coun- try upon a 100-mile canal for a highway for the world, we can spend half that sum for our own highway at home and for our own use. We are today paying a big subsidy to the American Line Steamship Company for carrying our mails across the ocean, and another subsidy of $350, ,000 to tue Southern railway for the same purpose.
 ''Let us continue the idea by carrying ourselves across the country under practically the same financial method, though different in form. That is, in- stead of paying a railroad sub sidy, take possession and control of a line, and reducing the rate, meet the de6ciency, should there be one, from our treasury, the same as we now meet that for sending our mails across the ocean and to the Southern rail. road.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
A La 0aken Bucket.

How dear to our hearts is the old silver dollar, when some kind sub- scriber presents it to view---the liberty head without necktie or col lar, and all the strange things that to us seem so new; the wide spread ing eagle, the arrows below it, the stars and the words with the queer things to tell The coin of our fathers : We're glad that we know 1t. for some time or other twill come in right well---the spread-eagle dollar, the old silver dollar. the big, welcome dollar we all love so well. - Exchange.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
FER u.

 Ttley's lots uv kids whut's bigger'n | Nd praps they's lot whut can't do But they ain't nuthin' won't try
 Fer U. If Jones's cow'd get mad sum day, Nd hook at fokes nd holler Moo y I'd grab stick nd drive her way
 Frum U. If we'd get shipwrecked off sumwhere Nd cannybulls shud seeze us two, 1 wuddent let um hurt hare
 Uv U. If even piruts cum sum mite To rob yore fokes md kill 'um too, If wuz thare, U bet I'd fite
 Fer U. Nd if amung the things I'd try, I'd tackle sum 1 cuddent do, 1t wuddent be so hard to die
 Fer U.
 Kansas City Times.
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EVERYDAY PHILOSOPHY.

People are not shocked as often as they pretend.
 A man can keep a secret, if it is a mean story on himself.
 There are some games in which you can only win out by getting out.
 Every literary society has for its foundation the mutual admiration idea.
 A hysterical woman is like load ed gun: Mighty dangerous to han dle.
 A lot of people who say they don't take good picture, shouldn't t expect to. Everyone makes the mistake of imagining that others enjoy hearing him talk.
 Attending to your own business is the most effective way to fight com petition.
 A woman can get along on very small income if it is larger than her neighbor's. A lot of trouble would be averted if women feared men as much as they do mice.
 There is something serious the matter with the boy who is careful of his clothes.
 With some people respect for the law Is closely related to fear for the consequences. People would be less suspicious of others if they didn't know them selves so well.
 I didn't mean to" works longer hours than any other excuse, unless it is, "l forgot"
 Every man is thought to be the best looking man in the world by some woman of poor taste.
 Women are looking for rich hus- bands; men are poor, too, and are looking for rich wives.
 The trouble with job secured by "pull' is that a man is likely to be pushed out at any time.
 Some men have never told lie because they have never had COW run over by railroad train.
 Women are great takers, but most of their victories over men can be traced to tears or smiles.
 Sometimes a man wants thing so much that he forgets the other fel- low doesn't want to give it up.
 Are you wasting a lot of energy in hating enemies? 1t is foolish thing to do. Quit it, in the name of common sense.
 A mother worries if her daughters are not invited to parties, and then worries if they are out late when they are invited.
 There should be more written con tracts and fewer understandings. " Half the quarrels originate because people do not understand agree ments alike.
 When town mans old mare has colt that is threatened with speed, he is not fit for much else until some other horse owner takes the conceit out of him.
 Worry, you often hear people say, docs no good" If people would really practice that doctrine. what a great thing would have been accomplished.
 When a man gives up marriage engagement because the woman is not member of his church, the real facts are he is in love with an other woman.
 A lot of energy and hard work are required in keeping your side of quarrel red hot. And quarreling is almost as foolish as whisky drink ing. .---Atchison Globe.
 There are two kinds of men in the world: The single men who are not as good as their sweethearts think they are, and the married men who are not as bad as their wives think they arg.
 No boy ever hal so good a home
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

The movement being inaugurated by the railroads of Arkansas to di- rect part of the foreign immigra- tion to this state is a good one. It will do much to promote the edevelop- ment of the states resources and at the same time give the immigrants chance to become good American citizens that they can never have in the squalid districts of the cities.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
WHERE EVERYBODY SHOULD
 HELP.

Because the improvements in Janssen park made impractical the holding of Mena's Eleventh Anniver- sary Celebration and Fair at that place, thereby adding to the usual problems that of securing suitable grounds for the occasion, The Star was in doubt as to the prevailing sentiment regarding the event this year. As the time for some action in the matter seemed at hand, a goodly number of business men and citizens have been interviewed.
 In the beginning The Star was fully of the opinion that fair should be held; that if it was not many people who have learned dur ing past years to look forward to our annual celebration would feel that Mena had lost the enterprise that had made 1t what 1t is; that it's citizens had ceased to care to put forth an effort to advertise its many advantages to the world. That, in other words, the people of Mena, now that the last cloud had been removed from it's bright prospects. were satisfied to settle down into a state of mediocrity and lethargic indifference.
 Knowing full well that the going abroad of such ideas would be harm ful, that they would do much to check the growth that should and will come if proper effort is made, The Star was ready to take up the fight for the annual celebration and do its utmost to promote interest in the movement.
 But such an effort was unneces- sary The investigation of the last few days has shown conclusively that all Mena fagors the fair, and that many not only wish to continue all the good features of the past, but to add many new attractions. There is also a strong sentiment existing in favor of securing permanent grounds by purchase or otherwise. and giv- ing the celebration more the nature of county fair of the best kind.
 The fact that Mena favors the continuation of its anniversary cele- bration has been ascertained with but small outlay of time and effort. The continuation of the fair is not only matter of civic pride but necessary to civic progress.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

penitentitay sentence, passed by a good majority.
 Strong pressure is bearing on GovernoI Moore to veto the half million bond issue bill for St. Francis levee. 1t is believed he will yield.
 Architect George K. Mann, of the state capitol, has issued a re- ply to the committee report offered Friday, declaring that the act of 1901 authorized him to make changes in the plans. The committee will respond in state ment that the commission never approved the changes made, leav- ing the old plans Tn effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09
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