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The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The Rev. George Kirschke re- turned Friday from attending the semi-aunual conference of the Lutheran church at Lutherville. He reports full attendance and entirely successful meeting This IS the oldest and largest German colony in Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The Rev. J. L. Green, who for the past week has been assisting ln conducting protracted meet ing at Charleston, Ark, returned home on the Traveller Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

George w. Perkius of Granniss and John Bean of Hahn, Ark, were up before the pension board Wednesday. Mir. Bean was accompanied by H. A. Plumber who was looking after other busi- ness matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

saved. Mir. and Mrs. Wilson are aged people and among the pio- neer settlers of the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. B. J. Estes and daughter, Mrs. Judge J. M. Carter, with family of four children, all of Texarkana, are at the Antlers. They, have come to Mena to spend few weeks in the enjoyment of the fine summer climate.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

A. V. Pirtle Wednesday re- ceivcd card announcing the death of his cousin J. c. Arm- string at Evarts, Alta, Canada, on July 9.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The Rev. William Cooksev was called to Hatfield last week to conduct the funera, services of Richard Dover, who died at that place early in the day. Dover was a widower and leaves three small children.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The Rev. J. A. Henderson left last week for Chicago, where he will take four to six weeks course of lectures either m the Moody Bible Institute or in the Chicago University.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

J. T. Hairell and J. F. Bowling of Snithville, I. T., came to Mena last week to buy some goods and meet MT. P. Campbell. the Missionary Baptist pastor of Forum, l. T., who will preach at Smithville. during the revival services to be held there. MT. Campbell is in Mepa for the first time in sever years, but will be remembered by many of his old friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

B. H. Webb of Hunt county, Texas, is in Mena, accompanied by his little son, whose health he thinks will improve here. MT. Webb preached at a Christian church meeting on the South Side Wednesday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. c. w. Raff and five chill dren have arrived in Mena from Clarendon, and Mir Raff is on the way with two cars of house hold goods and stock. Mir. Raff, it will be remembered by the read CTS of the Star, recently bought a houe on Stilwell Heights and he is now coming to make his permanent home here because of the desire to give his family the advantage ot Mers's 6ue cll-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Orval and Walter Jacobs are in from Mangum, Okla. Both are brick masons who left Mena when labor was not in demand here in 1906, but hope to remain here now.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. Boaguard and Mrs. J F. Anderson of Timpsou, Tex, ar rived Monday morning on No. 2 and will visit with relatives and friends in this city several weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Wash Lance, one of the oldest inhabitants of Polk county, came in from his home on the Cossatot Monday. Mir. Lance came here when there were only nine taxpayers iu the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mir. and Mrs. s. Picchi, with their horse, Prince, and spring wagon, started Monday for Hot Springs, where they will visit Mir. Picchi's brother, Domi nick Picchi. They expect to be gone for two weeks or more.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Hon. D. K. Forshe, of Pous, Tex, has made another visit to Polk county. Mir. Forshee is de- lighted with the beauty of the country and is making some real estate investments, with the view of inducing Texas friends to build summer residences.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Dr. Vandiver Wednesday re- ported the arrival of fine 10-lb baby girl at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Ed Little at Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. Carrie Wilson, wife of the Rev. w. l.. Wilson living near Hattou, was bitten on the hand by rattlesnake this week. Her husband being nearby, quick ly applied turpeutine until his supply was exhausted. and then ased kerosene oil until the poison was nentraliged=-aud Der life
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18
News Notes and Personals

Mrs. Harve Riding is visiting in Fort Smith this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. N. A. Polly of Newport, Mo, is in the city visiting at the home of her son, w. A. Worth ington. She will probably be here a month or more.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The pension board will meet at the usual place, on the 27th of July instead of the 22nd as am uouuced. The meeting was put off from the Sth on account of the illness of General K. G. Shaver.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Miss Ola Jones issuel a mar iage license Friday morning to J. 5. Patton, age IS. The bride-to- be is Mrs. 5. s. Holliushead, age 66. both bride and groom being residents of Rocky.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The pension board did not transact any business at it's regu- lar meeting on the Sth of July, owing to the illness of General K. G. Shaver, member of the board. On the 22nd of this mouth, the board will meet again aud endeavor to enter into the matters now awaiting consideration.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

mate. Mr. Raff has long been one of Clarendon's most substan- tial business men.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. ]. E. White took her Sun- day School class 10 Rich Mountain for an outing Tuesday. Mrs. Wilkes accompanied them.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Mrs. E. K. Brown and daugh. ter, Miss Louise Scott, are guests at the home Of MT. and Mrs. w. K. Gregg on Tenth street.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Miss Jennie Pete6sh, who went home to Acorn to start with her friends iu the term of school be. ginning last Monday, was forced to return to Mena Friday and Sat urday to have her wounded face dressed. As told in The Star. Miss Petehsh was hurt by the explosion of a soda pop bottle, being struck near the right eye by piece of the broken glass.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Miss Grace and Master Alex ander Stevens returned to their home in Chicago Monday after a pleasant visit with their aunt, Mrs. James w. Edwards, and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Assessor w. l.. Parker has 6n- ished his work over the county and will be occupied with assess ment work in Mena during the next ten days.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

JIG. Burton of Mt. Fork was in Mena on business last Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Make Thornton and family of Limestone county, Tex, came in Friday and left for Red Bird Sat urday, where they will visit with Mrs. Thornton's parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. Maddox.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

K. M. Quigley returned Mon- day afternoon to Beaumont, Tex, after a weeks recreation in and around Mena. He expects to re- turn in about two weeks to spend the summer here.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Judge Wright Prickett left for Acorn Friday morning to view a road.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

The new Sale & Co. store on Pickering avenue has been wired for electric lights.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Arley Williams and little daughter arrived Tuesday from Kosoma, I. T., where they have been living recently.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Miss Irena Nicholson arrived Saturday from her home at Deni- son, Tex, to visit her cousin, Miss Hilda Maxwell.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

J. w. Cunningham returned from Little Rock Monday, where he has been for several days on business connected with the set ting of the various estates under his control.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-18

Misses Vivian Whitaker and Lula Goolsby, nieces of F.. J. Moseley, are visiting at his home on the South side. Miss Vivian may make her home here.
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ae found himself listening with inter
est o. this young woman who ez-
pressed herself 70 frankly. II vas a
decided novelty fer him 10 hear the
truth.
What do I care what the world says
when I'm desd?' he asked with a
forced laugh.
You do care. replied Shirley grave
ly. You may school yourself TO be-
ileve thas you are Indifferent to the
good opinion OF your feilow-man. but
rlghs down IN your heart yJu do care
every man does. whether he be multi
millionaire or a sneak thief"
you class the two together, I no
tice. he said bitterly
1T is often a distinction without a
difference" she rejoined promptly.
TIs remained silent for a moment or
two toying nervOusly with q paper
knife. Then. arrogantly, and as II
anzious to impress her with his i'm
portance, he said.
The Washington times., 1907-04-21

Machine guns first came into 80
during the civil war. At that tine tbs
Calling gun was invented ana EhHs
became the pioneer. Later the FFsnch
used type OF machine gun. called the
AIitrailleuss- The English gave ths
first Naxims a trial in 1852 experi-
menting with them more or less dur
ing their colonial wars. Again. in tbs
Spanish-American war machine guns
were used. Up to that time military
authorities didn't place much faith in
machine guns. because they had the
knack OF falling at the most critical
moment However. during the Span
Ish-Americaz war our Colts and Cat
lings happened TO be in the right spot
at the most crucial moment Military
observers from foreign countries did
not fzt 70 take notice. and upon re-
turning homs. they reported in glow
ing terms upon the power OF tbs
death dealing engines AL the inven-
tive ingenuity Of European and other
foreign nations was around and put
70 work TO overcome and remedy the
defects which automatic machine guns
had heretofore been subject 10. More
over, al their efforts were futile. Il
required American ingenuity 10 perfect
what American ingenuity had in
vented
Doctor r. J. Calling. Of North Caro-
Ina. may be accepted as the inventor
OF the machine guns, while Hiram
stevens Maxim, OF Maine, perfected
the latter and gave 10 the world the
Maxim automatic machine gun
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with a faint suspicion Of a sneer. ne
said.
You are a soeiaiist-perhaps an
anarchist
only the ignorant commit the
blunder Of confounding tie two. she
retorted. Anarchy is a disease. SO
ciallsm is a science"
Indeed" he exclaimed mockingly,
Il thought the terms were synony-
nous. The world regards them both
as insane
Herself an enthusiastic convert to
the new political faith that was rising
like a food tide all over the world.
The cOEtemptuous tone IN which this
plutocrat spoke % the coming re-
organization OF society which was des-
tined to destroy him and his kind
spurred her on to renewed argument
Il imagine. she said sarcasticaliy.
that you would hardly approve any
social reform which threatened to In
terfere with your own business meth
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have a1He someihing usefui they
have been famous statesmen. eminent
inventors What have you done-T
The question appeared 10 stageer
him. The audacity Of any one putting
such a question TO man in his own
house was incredible lie squared his
Jaws and his elenched first descended
heavily on tee table.
What have { done7" he cried II
have built NJ The greatest fortune ever
accumulated by one man. Ny fabulous
wealth has caused my name to spread
to the four corners Of the earth. is
that not ar achievement to relate 20
future gene tions2"
Shirley gave a little shrug OF her
shoulders.
Future generations will take no IN
terest In you or your millions" she
said calmly. "Our civilization VIII have
made such progress by that time that
people VIII merely wonder uhy we.
IN our day tolerated men OF your class
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moments with Mrs. Ryder she would
usually vanish. and one day, after one
OF these mysterious disappearan noes,
Shirley happened TO pass the library
and caught sight Of her and Mr. bag
ley cOnversing in subdued and eager
tones. Tt was very evident that the
elOpement scheme was fast maturing.
If the scandal was 70 be prevented
Jefferson ought to see his father and
acquaint him with the facts without
delay. It was probable that at the
same time he would make an effort to
secure the letters Meantime she must
be patient. Too much hurry might
spoil everything
So the days passed. Shirley devoting
almost all her time to the history she
had undertaken. She saw nothing OF
Ryder. ST.. but a good deal Of his wife.
TO whom she soon became much at
tached. She found her an amiable,
good-natured woman, entirely free
from that offensive arrogance and
patronizing cOndescension which usu-
ally marks the parvenue as distin It
from the thoroughbred. Mrs. Ry6er
had 10 claims 10 distinguished la
cage; on the contrary. she was the
daughter of a country grocer when
the then rising oil man married her
and OF educational advantage she had
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CHAPTER XIV.

II was nearly Z o'clock when Shirley
got back 70 Seventy fourth street. No
one saw her come in. and she went
direct to her room. and after a hasty
dinner. worked until late into the
night on her book to make up for lost
time. The events Of the afternoon
caused her considerable uneasiness.
She reproached herself for her weak
ness and for having yielded so readily
to the impulse OF the moment. She
had said only what was the truth
when she admitted she loved Jefferson.
but what right had she to dfspose Of
her future while her fathers fate was
stiH uncertain2 Her conscience trou-
blsd her, and when she came to reason
IT out calmly. the more Impossible
seemed their union from every point
Of View. How could she become the
daughter-in-law OF the man who had
ruined her own father? The idea was
preposterOus. and hard as the sacrifice
would be. Jefferson must be made TO
see It in that light. Their engagement
was the greatest folly; lit bound each
o. them when nothing but unappiness
could possibly come Of it, She was
sure now that she loved Jefferson. II
would be hard 20 give MIN up, but
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jefferson. After Much
Ardent WONG, Gains
From Shirley a Comics
sion of Her Love for
Him---The Kiss That IS
the Seal of BetrothaI.

there are times and circumstances
when duty and principle must prevail
over all other considerations. and this
she felt was one OF them.
The following morning she received
a letter from stott. He waz delighted
10 hear the good news regarding her
important discovery, and he urged her
to lose no time IN securing the letters
and forwarding them TO Aassapec ia.
when he would Immediately so TO
Washington ara lay them before the
Senate. Documentary evidence OF
that conclusive nature. he went on 20
say. would prove OF the very highest
value in clearing her fathers name.
He added that the Judge and her
mother were as well as circumstances
would permit and that they we're not
in the least worried about her pro
tracted absence. Her Aunt MIuy had
already returned to Europe. and Eu-
doxia was still threatening 70 leave
daily
Shirley needed no urging. She quite
realized the Importance OF acting
quickly. but Il was not 80 easy 70 get
at the letters The library was usually
kept locked when the great man was
away, sna On the few occasions when
access 70 II was possible. the lynx
eyed Mr.. Begiey was always on guard
Short as had been her stay IN
the Ryder household. Shirley already
shared JeffersOn's antipathy to the
English secretary. whose manner grew
more supercilious and overbearing as
he drew nearer the date when he ex-
pected TO run on with one OF the rich
est catches OF the season He had not
sought the acquaintance Of his en-
ployer's biographer since her arrival.
and. with the exception OF a ruda
stare, had not deignsd To notice her.
which attitude OF naughty indifference
was all the more remarkable IN view
Of the fact that the Hon. Fitzroy
uGually left nothing unturned 10 Uul-
tivate a hirtatious intimacy with
every attractive female he met. The
truth was that what with Mr. Rydsrs
demands upon his services and his own
preparations for his coming matri-
monial venture, IN which he had so
much at stake. he had neither time
nor inclination to indulge his custom
airy amorOus diversions
Miss Roberts had called at the house
several times, ostensibly to see Mrs.
Ryder. and when introduced to shir-
lev she had cOndescended 70 give the
latter a supercilious nod. Her CONVEX
sation was generally Of the silly.
vacuous sort, concerning chiefly new
dresses or bonnsts. and Shirley at once
read her Standardization suluse-
mentioning. empty-headed. irrespon-
sible-just the kind OF girl 20 90 some
thing foolish without Weighing the
consequence After chatting n spz,
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little or none II vas purely by acct
dent that she was the wife Of the rich
est man in the world, and while
she enjoyed the prestige her husbands
prominence gave her, she new
81 allowed q to turn her
head. She gave away large sums for
charitable purposes and. strange 10
say, when the gift came direct from
her. the money was never returned On
the plea that It was "taint-d." She
shared her husbands dislike for en-
tertaining. and led practically the lie
Of a recluse. The advent ~ Shirley.
therefore. into her quiet and unevent-
ful existence was as welcome as sun
shine when IL breaks through the
clouds after days of gloom. Quite a
friendship sprang up between the two
women, and when tired OF writing,
Shirley would go into Mrs. Ryders
room and chat until the finaneler's
visits. so much she enjoyed them.
Nothing more had been said con
corning Jefferson and Miss Roberts.
The young man had not yet seen his
father. but his mother knew he was
only waiting an opportunity TO demand
an explanation OF the engagement an
nouncemsnts. Her husband. on the
other hand. desired the match more
than ever. owing to the continued I'M
portunities OF Senator Roberts. As
usual. Mrs. Ryder confided these 1T
tie domestic troubles to Shirley.
Jefferson" she said, is very angry.
He Is determined not to marry the
girl, and when re and his father do
meet thererl be another scene
What objection has your son 70
Miss RObeTts?" inquired Shirley in
nocently.
'Oh. the usual reason" sighed the
mother. 'and I've no doubt he knows
best. He's in love with another girl
a Miss Rossmors.
"Oh. yes" answered Shirley sim
ply. Mr.. Ryder spoke OF her"
Mrs. Ryder was silent. and present
ly she left the girl alone with her
work.
room busy writing when there came
q tap at her door. Thinking # was
another visit from Mrs. Ryder. she
did not look up. but cried out pleas
antly:
Come m"
John Ryder entered He smiled cor
daily and. az II apologizing for the
intrusion. said amiabiy:
Il thought I'd run ur 10 see how you
were getting along
His coming was 40 unexpected that
for moment Shirley was startled
but she quickly regained her com
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Named BIZ Russians.

European armies equipped ths,E
forces with caution. When the Eng
Iish-Boer war came On there we're but
a few Maxim automatic machine guns
on either side The Beers seemed -
have been able to derive the most bss-
At from them. foF-it is practically ous
to their few Naxims that they stood
of England's overwhelming odds so
long. However, L remained for tbs
Russian japanese war TO demOnstrsts
the powerful possibilities OF the Mar
inns Either nation had only 4 small
number during the last mentioned con-
hict; nevertheless. the part they play
eG persuaded military authorities OF
every nation on the globe to mOdifT
their tactics. We know little OF ne
actual losses the japanese Maxima
inflicted upon The Russians. We can
only infer rom the name the Russian
host supplied ANY number OF books
could nor express more elOquently ths
moral terror they spread than the two
words with which the Hliterate Rus
sian s.ddiery christened them. namely
the Devils Spout"
To date twenty-five nations. inciud-
ing all those Of the first power, have
equipped themselves with Msxiuas
invention, only about four OF FIVE are
still without it; poverty and decay
wont allow them.
Wherein does this invention sur
pass others OF It's kind2 Principally
in its portability and rapidity OF fra
From a military point Of view these
two considerations are 81 utmost. even
f-e--,0r-fa7 1ro- there 70 % hars
course. but IN comparison with the
two mentioned they sink into insis-
nIAcance.
The possibilities Of this instrument
o. 6eath are az yet undeveloped' IN
the hands Of Napoleon or the future
e viii sing the requiem over nations
and a tle same time bring about nh
versal Dears
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ro what ls their own. that f. gusra8~
teed them by the Constitution"
is Il their own" interrupted ghky-
ley
RYDER ignored the insingation aaS
proceeded:
What Of our boasted free institu~
lions n a man is 10 be restricted IN
what he may and may not GOT If
am clever enough 20 accumulate Hzii-
IONS who can stop me7''
ITO be continued next suaGzE4
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rosure and asked him to take a seat.
He seemed pleased to find her making
such good progress. and he stopped 10
answer a number OF questions she put
20 him. Shirley tried 10 be cordial. but
when she looked we'll at him and noted
the keen, hawk-uke eyes. the cruel.
vindictve lines about the month, the
square-set, relentless jaw-Wail street
had gone wrong with the Colossus
that day and he WAS still wearing his
war paint-she recalled the wrong
this man had done her father and
she felt how bitterly she hated him
The more her mind dwelt upon it, the
more exasperated she was to think
she should be there. guest. under
his roof. and It was only with the
greatest difficulty that she remained
civil
what is the moral OF your Hfe7"
she demanded bluntiy.
He was quick to note the contempt
uous tone in her voice, and he gave
a keen, searching look as II he were
trying to read her thoughts and faith
ON the reason for her very evident
hostility toward him.
What do you mean?" he asked.
II mean. what can you show as
your life work? Most men whose lives
are big enough to call for biographies
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eds. But no matter how you disaD-
prove OF socialism on general prin-
ciples. as leader OF the eapl-
talist class you should understand
what socialism Is. and not confuse
one Of the most important movements
in modern ld-history with the
crazy theories OF irresponsible cranks.
The anarchists ars the natural enc
mics Of the entire human family. and
would destroy It We're their danger
Gus doctrines permitted 20 prevail;
the socialists. on the contrary. are
seeking to save mankind from the
degradation. the crime and the folly
into which such men as you have
driven it."
She spoke impetuously. with the in
spired exaltation OF a prophet deliver
ing a message to the people. Ryder
listened, coneealing his Impotence
with uneasy little coughs.
Yes. she went on. 7 am a so
cialist. and I am proud OF Il The
whole world is slowly drifting toward
socialism as the only remedy for the
actual intolerable conditions. It may
not come in our time. bu. It win come
as surely as the sun win rise and set
tomorrow Has not the fag of so
cialisn waved recently from the White
House? Has not a President Of the
United states declared that the state
must eventually curb the great for
tunes7 What is that but socialism o.
True" retoTted Ryder grimiy- and
that little speech intended for the
benefit OF the gallery will cost him the
nomination at the next Presidential
election. We don't want IN the White
House a President who stirs Up class
hatred. Our rich men have a right
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How Could She Become the
Daughter-in-Law of the
Man Who Had Ruin
ed Her Father?

so long. Now TT is different. The world
is money-mad. You are a person OF
Importance in the eyes OF the unthink-
ing multitude, bat Il only envies you
your fortune; II does not admire you
personally. When you die people viii
count your millions. not your good
deeds"
He laughed cynically and drew up a
chair near her desk. As a general
thing. John Ryder never wasted words
on women he had but a poor opinion
OF their mentality. and considered Il
beneath the dignity Of any man to en-
ter into serious argument with a wom-
an. In fact. IL was seldom he eonde-
scended TO argue with anyone. He
gave orders and talked to people. he
had no patience 10 be talked TO- Yet