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The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Admiuistrator's Sale

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an order of the Polk Probate Court, made and entered at the October term thereof, 1907, the undersigned adminis- trator of the estate of c. w. Stanley, deceased, will on the 21st day of December, 1907, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, at the east entrance to the court house at Mena, Arkansas, offer for sale the fol- lowing described cal estate belonging to said estate, to-wit: NV IA section IT, township 3 S., range g w.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of 12 months, purchaser to give note with approved security and lien to be re- tained on said lands to secure the pur- chase price thereof.
 Given under my hand as such admin istrator this, the 18th day of Novenl- Der, 1907.
 E. w. Moon, Administrator. Nov. .2l.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
The MIssInq Link.

Some years ago remains of an ape like creature possessing unusual hu man resemblances were discovered in Java. and the animal was named pithe' canthropus. Professor Haeckel and some others accepted this as repres enting an ancestral human form close ly allied to the apes. Now special expedition. under the combined aus pices of the Academy of Sciences oi Berlin and the Dutch East Indies gov ernment. is being organized to make a thorough exploration of Java 1T search of additional specimens ol pithecanthropus. The geological for nation in which the original discover, was made is widely extended among the mountains of that island. Youth Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
|, stllI a tiero to Women.

Notwithstanding the fact that Kube lik, the violinist. Is married and is the father of twins be attracts a great deal of feminine interest wherever he goes. Once he was asked by re porter If he was mobbed by females wherever he went. With a sigh Of resignation the violinist confessed that this was so. And what country have you found the worstg" kubGjik merely smiled Well, ten mo whsre the women are most attentive" "fhe most courageous women l have ever met with were in America" vas his diplomatic reply. But since you have married-?" Tt has made no diTsr- ence," answered kubelik, with aHotAef sigh.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Re Knew.

There is a well-known federal of ficial at Washington whose family stoutIy maintain that he is absolutely color.blind. a contention as stoutlr refuted by the official himself.
 On one occasion at table his wife remarked a new tie her husband was wearing. I'll wager you don't know what color the tie is." she teasingly suggested.
 Its blue" said the husband.
 "Righti But how on earth did you know?"
 Well" said the husband, with the same assurance, when l bought 1t yesterday I told the clerk that If he didn't give me blue, I'd throw him out of the window. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 5, 1878.
 Notice for Publication.
United states Land Ofiice.

1anfdtn. AFk.s Ottbptr iU, ltuf. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions Of the act of Congress of June 3, 1873 entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Ore gon. Nayada. and Washington Territory" as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 1, 1892.
 JAMES A. NORRIS. of Egger, County of Polk, State of Arkansas, has this day filed In this office his sworn statement, No. f2T3, for the purchase of the NEL NFt4, Section 3l, and N15 NWi<, of Sec ton No. 32, in Township No. 1 South, Range To. 28 West, and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable for its tim Der or stone than for agricultural purposes. and to establish hls claim to said land before Circuit Clerk of Polk County at Mena. Ark. on Monday, the 2srd day of December, 1907. He names as witnesses: Columbus F. Furr, Reuben ]. Phiipot, Ciaud Barrett and Robert l.. Norris all Of Egger, Ark.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 23rd day Of December, 1907.
 II. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Where tho Shoe Plnehed.

"If they don't quit making that child cry" sighed the fiat dweller as his sobs echoed pitifully through tho court, T am going to apply to the board of health and have it stopped, There's a limit to everything. Why the board of health?" asked her friend, T should think you would apply to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children" T am not thinking so much of him." acknowl- edged the flat dweller contritely, "as am of my own health. His constant sobblng Is getting on my nerves so that I can't sleep"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Knew Her Own Mind.

Mrs. Perry thoughtfully regarded the package the maid had just brough, in, and then remarked to her husband that she had menat to buy mauvc broche. says the Youths Companion
 What did you get?" he asked
 Pink louisine,"
 Her husband could not quite con ceal significant smile, and Mrs Per ry went on hurrledly: T know what you arc thinking, Joe--that dowt know my own mind. But can prove that l do
 Did you ever know me to so to a grocery and bring away a can of peaches instead of bar of soap? Ger tainly not!" she exclaimed, trium phanily.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Military Eplarams.

Col. Philip Reade. of the Twenty third United States infantry. is the author of the following "epigrams oi the range:" "The ultimate of the sol dler's profession Is to know when and where and how to pull the trigger "other things being equal. that sol dier who can hit with measurable ac curacy what he aims at Is the best soldier;" the way to learn how tc hit is to find out why you miss; brains must be mixed with gunpow der;" soldiers who are not good shooters are apt to be turned into good scooters;" most good shots arc made good shots by systematic in struction and practice"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
rn Rsnalr Irish Point.

If the edge and medallions of old Irish point curtains are in good condi- tion. though the net is much broken, they can be transferred to new net without much trouble. Get enough bobinette or Brussels net for the new curtains. cut the desired length, al lowing for hems, and put into curtain stretchers. Baste the border of Irish point onto the net, then the medal. lions. and stitch cn by the machine.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
sadne.s Is Penalty Q, Humor.

All the great humorIsts are sad Cervantes, Moliere. Swift. Sterne, Heine, Richter. Balzac. Dickcns--for sadness Is the penalty which nature has annexed to that deep searching knowledge of life we call humor. Hence Is the tragedy of literature. If the man did not weep sometimes, we would cease to laugh at his jests in the end he weeps too much. and then we talk of the failure of art!- Michael Monahan in Papyrus.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Angelic Lingerie.

Charlie had just returned from Sun day school, when he asked his dotinx parent an astonishing question. Mamma. what kind of underclothes do angels wear?" he inquired soberly. els-underclothes What In the world do you mean?" Even Charlies s mother. inured to startling queries, was stunned. Well" murmured the little chap. evidently puzzled, teacher said that Abraham entertained the angels underwear"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
To Msk. YIow.rs sl.nd upsn Bowl.

Lay large platter upside down on a good sized piece of white mosquito net Then cut the net two inches around the outline of the platter. Overcast the material taking stitches about one-half inch deep. Next run drawstring-w white twine-all around the Inside of the stitching fit over the platter, draw tight, and tie the twine Fin the platter with water stick through the net short stemmed flowers, preferably sweet peas, pan sies, or yiolets. and lean small ferns against the outside of the platter to hide the mosquito netting.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
cettInc Proof of lt.

She-There's old Prof Knowitall. the famous entomologist. always nos ing about bugs and things. What do you think he's up to now?
 He-What?
 She-He is trying to smell out the social life of the insect tribes.
 He Well. there are moth balls.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
NorIcE roR puRLIcArIoN.
Department q Interior, Land Ofn

Department oi Interior Lana Omce at
 Camden, Ark, December 10, 1907. Notice Is hereby given that
 ISAAC l.. REED of Mena, Ark, has filed notice of his Intention to make final flve-year proof In support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 24730, made August 6, 1901, for the K h N. w. i4 and N. K. S w. 4 Sec. l, Township s, Range 20 w.. and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on January p, 1908
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and eultlva- ton or the land, viz:
 Charles Nj. Edwards Edmond K. Griffith, Daniel w. Jackson. all of Quito, Ark, Thad D. Reid, of Mena. Ark.
 II. c. Friedheim, Register. Dec. I2
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
rh. Best ws sInn Pressnt.

Mother-If you marry Robert l swear that I'll never set foot In your housei
 Please put that down in writing. Ia like 10 give your promise to Robert for 8 wedding presentl-- Translated from Transatlantic Tales from Meggendorfer Blsster.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
FOLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday iIt January April, July and October. William Martin, President and Lecturer, Rocky, Ark. J. C. Terrell, Secretary-Treasurer Rocky, Ark. A. M. Parker, Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, November g, 1907. Notice is hereby given that

WIIIlTAM A. NAKN Of Mena, Ark, has tiled notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support Of hlS claim, viz. Homestead Entry No 2545i made March i3. 1902 for the SEl{ SELL. Sec tion g. NEi{ NEi8, Section 3, and NWlt NWi< Section 9, Township south Range Sl West and that said proof will be made be- fore Circuit Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on January i3, l90R
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, and cultsv alton of, the land. viz:
 John T. Barrow, Lewis II. Keener and AL ford Mnr phy Of Mena, Ark, and Thomas J. Lowther ofPotter, Ark Nov. 2S IT. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Camden, Ark, November s, 1907. Notice Is hereby given that
 NOLEN D. Nick FEVER of Board Camp, Ark, has filed notice of his Intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz Homestead Entry N Q. 29i29 made January l6, l906, for the NWl4 section l4 Township S., Range 29 w., and that said proof will be made before County Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on De cember 2S, 1907.
 his continuous residence upon, and eultiva- ttOn of the land, viz:
 Elzie ]. Lewis. James Iiooney, Matthew Par ker and Frank Ilass, all Of Board Camp Ark. II. c. Friedheim, Register. Nov. 2i.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
RANSOM UNION No o17
RocKY UNION Nd. bad.

Meets ist and Ord Saturday nights. J. R. Chambers, president; Prof w. K. Shinn sec fetary. Mena r. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
FAR MERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers Of unions are especially requested to notify The Star Of any changes In officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud Of greatest possible value to the membership.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

HOLLY GROVE UNION NO 1542. E. F. Carter, president; R. L. Dalrympie, secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United States
 Land office at
 Camden, Arkansas, October 25, l905
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been led in this office by
 ROBERT T. BROWN,
 contestant, against homestead entry No 22S73 made January 27, 1900, for the NWL SEH, NEA SWI4 and SE'< NW,f, Section 10 Township E., Range g w., bv Henry l.. smith, contestoo, in which 1t is alleged that the said Henry l.. Smilb has wholly aban- doned the said tract and changed bis resi- dence therefrom for more than six months next prior to the dale hereof In fact he never resided on the said land or improved 1t in any manner. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer eVt dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock m. on December ', 1907, before w. l. Green, Clerk, at his office in Mena, Arkansas tapd that final bearing will be held at 10 o'clock q. m. on December %, 1907. befofe) the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Of ice in Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having In a proper afii- davit, filed October 2. 1907, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, tt Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice Do given by duo and proper publication. II. c. Friedheim. Register. F. l.. Mallory, Receiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 294 E. K. Grifiith. president; J. c. Yell, secIe- tary. Quito F. c.
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BAKERS SCHOOL HOUSE UNION J. E. Davis, president; T. B. Baker, secre- tary. Granniss r. 0.
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FIDELITY UNION.

Meets 1st, 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights, Q. II. Miller, president; A. k. Wear, secretary. Board Camp F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

II. z. Fowler, president; T. D. Reid, secre- tary. Meets fifst and third Fridays oi each month at p. m. Mena F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

HATFIELD UNION NO. 2e0. Meets lst and srd Saturday at p. m. A. c. Bruce. presidene; k. H. Stockton. secretary. Hatfield F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
OWEN CHAPEL LINTON NO. sso.

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i5i A. J. Edwards, president; j. F. smith, ec- retary. Hartly P. Q.
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pAII.AS IfNInN M. 7bn.

J. c. Terrell, president; $. Thaoker. secre- tary. Meots 2nd and 4th Saturday at 2 p. m. Rocky postoifice.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. POT. F. II. Fur, president; ]. M. Borough Secretary. Meets each lst and 3d Saturday at D. m. Egger r. c.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 12s4. Wills Jones. president, Eugene A bernathy, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays. Big Fork r. O.
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OZARK UNION NO. 2oo2.

 Meets 1st and 3fd Friday nights. Wiley Dingler, president; Miss Ira Beavers secre- tary. Granniss r. 0.
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO s91. W. E. Cox, presidential. F. Bass, secretary Quito F. ..
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577. Meets Saturday evening before the ist and 3rd Sundays. l.. $. Miller, secretary. Hart ly r. 0.
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MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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John l.. Riding, president; J. w. Wilkins secretary. Nandervoort F. 0.
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pOTTER UNION

TUITFh UNIUN. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights. $. II. liar relson president; J. Il. Pigg, secretary. Mena F. c.
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LrRERTY UNION NO 2aI

Geo Wood, president, J. K. Wilcox, secre. tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at ? p. m. Egger, F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
Birds storpcd the Clock.

The town clock in Sarnia, Ont. stopped one morning not long ago, and on investigation the hands were found securely tied down by strands of twine and grass. The mischief had been done by pair of sparrows. De- string to build a nest in the angle of tho hands, the~ movement of which in- terfered with their plans, they tied tho hands to each other, and to the framework. in such manner that it took considerable time and labor to remove the Instructions. The engi- neerlng skill displayed. and the amount of industry and perseverance exhibited, makes the feat quite phe- nomenal in bird annals.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

OLIVER CHAPEL UNION. T. c. Hill, president; l. B. Joplin, secretary Meets each Tuesday night. Mena F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19
BOARD cAMp IrNIoN

Meets 1st and 3rd Saturday at 7:3O D. m. s. A. Key presidential. l.. Durham, secretary. Mena, F. 0.
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Mi

witty man Is dramatic perform. CT; in process of lime he can no more exist without applause than he can exist without air if his audience be small or fl they are inattentive, or if a new wit delrauds him of any DOT. ton of his admiration, it is all over with hini--he slckens and is ext!n- guished The applause of the thea ter on which he performs Is SO as. senual to hlin that he must obtain 1t at the expense of deeency, friend- ship and good feeling. - sydney Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-12-19

OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Waits, presidents tHandsford Story seci etary. Glliham r. O.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. Lee Evens president T. A. Dooley, secre- tary.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-12-21
CHOICE MISCELLANY
III. Old Liberty Sell.


Contrary to general belief, the ole
Liberty bell Is not the property OF tht
nation or Of the city Of Philadelphia
but of four sisters who are heirs Of
John wiIbank, the man who made the
new bell shortly after the old one was
cracked and who took the old bell a.
mart payment. According to the Home
Maeazine. three Of the sisters-MS.
James B. McClosky, Mrs. G. D. Emer'
son. and Mrs. s. B. Coward-liye n
Philadelphia. The fourth, Mrs. 8. W.
B. Diel.., lives In Washington
By an order Of the assembly Of the
province Of Pennsylvania the Liberty
bell was cast by an English founder
IN 1751. Soon after arriving In this
country the beIl broke, but was recast
from the same metal In the same form
and with the original inscription, PRO
claim liberty throughout the land"
The ownership passed from provin-
cial authorities to the state, but IN
1913 It was purchased by the city Of
Philadelphia, together with the old
statehoCse and grounds. During the
celebration over the arrival Of IAfa-
yette In 1924 the bell was rung 80 Wig
orously It became cracked and a few
months later was ordered rep.aced by
q new bell cast by John Wflbank. The
latter bell Is hanging In the steeple Of
Germantown hall.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-12-21
A MhirlMind Shin

TyphonoId," a word derived from q
Greek term meaning whIriwind, has
been applied to a new type Of boat In
vented by a French engineer, who
seeks to do away with the present day
screw propeller. The new screw Is
placed at the bow Of the boat instead
Of at the stern, and It Is believed that
BY 1t the centrifugal displacement and
the central void Of the present type are
converted into benefits. and the limit
b the advantageous increase In veloci-
y OF rotation OF the propeller Il re-
moved. The apparatus is designed to
work by suction IN the manner Of q
vaterspout The inventor figures that
bis boat with q thirty-two and q half
inch screw, VIII 90 through the water
Ct rate Of more than sixty-two miles
IN hour.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-12-21
NEW YORK CITY.

The board Of estimate Of the city
says the municipality VIII spend SIS
00Q000 more in 1908 than during the
present year.
Daily In New York city $500 per-
sons pay the street car lines 8 cents
for the privilege Of hanging fast to
straps for from three to fifty miles.
Most Of the new houses being built
IN the borough Of Brooklyn are Of
frame construction, costing on an aver
age 81, 100 each, while a majority Of
those IN the Bronx are Of brick, each
one costing about $500.
What was an almost impossible
waste Of two miles Of rocks and brush
Q quarter Of century ago is now one
Of New York's most fashionable thor
01ghfares, possessing natural beauties
Gnd artistic structures not surpassed
IN the city. 1t is Riverside drive.-Nsw
York Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-12-21
Twelve Years In q Bath.

A tepid bath, which has lasted over
twelve years, has Just come to an end
tn the State hospital at Brunswick ow-
ing to the death Of q patient named
Ferdinand Schlimme, q bricklayer, who
injured his spine through q fall In No
Vember, 1894. The lower portion Of
his body was completely paralyEed
through the accident, while his stom-
ach and other organs were badly In
jured. Several operations proved un-
successful. The patient showed re-
markable tenacity Of life, but suffered
e1cruciating pain, which rendered his
stay In bed uncomfortable. The sur
geons therefore decided to render ex-
istence more comfortable by immers-
ing him up to the breast In q tank.
through which water ran continuously
There he has lain ever since, with q
supporting band round his breast and
his head on air cushions. BE soon
became accustomed to the position,
and, as his hands were free, he learned
b knit and to carve wooden toys, be-
coming eventually 90 expert that be
earned a good subsistence and was
able to support his aged mother. This
Enlightened stay In the water, however,
induced tuberculosis, from which he
disd-Berlin Cor. London Telegraph.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1907-12-21


In the eyes Of foreigners there are
some startling defects in the personnel
Of our navy. Perhaps the principal
one Is the age Of the nag officers and
captains. Not a navy In the world
numbers 30 many men Of advanced
years In command. All our admirals
are between sixty and sixty-two. II Is
probable th.t In the event Of war last
ing q year not one-half Of the officers
at present In command would possess
the physical vigor to remain ON active
duty.
The extreme youth and lack Of expe-
Renee Of the main part Of the crews
Of these ships Is another weakness.
Tho percentage Of veterans IN the COM
plement Of each vessel Is small. Our
battleships are much underofncered
with exper subordinate officers,
gun division officers particularly.
The men-of-war Of ell other nations
carry many more officers than ours
and more experienced than the Amer1-
can youngsters now available for such
positions. This gap between our vetor-
ans and youthful men and command
ers Is due to the neglect Of congress,
which permitted Eve years to elapse
after the Spanish-American war be-
fore the number Of midshipmen was
increased at Annapolis - Broadway
Magazine.