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The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Gamin Broke Up Scene.

James Bryce" said Chicagoan, crossed with me on the Oceanic, and on the promenade deck one morning the talk turning to Napoleon, he told me an amusing story. He said that in Paris during the Napoleonic craze of some years back he attended Ma poleon play at the Odeon. In this play one act hinged on the birth of the lit tie king of Rome. If the child was girl one cannon shot was to be fired; if boy, two shots Well, in the night in question a cannon shot rolled forth and there ensued long silence on the stage.
 "It is a girl said Josephine, tense ly. But just then second shot was heard and the empress cried: No. a boy. boy!'
 Then, through some error, third cannon shot thundered forth. In the awkward pause that followed a gamin in the gallery shouted: 'Parbleu, US tripletsv"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Fine Health in Open Air,

The healthiest persons in the world are gypsies, and they live in the open air, but there is an erroneous idea that gypsies are people who defy the elements to destroy their health. On the contrary, they are very careful. indeed, of their health, even though living out of doors. They never go to bed with the draft blowing over them, but have free circulation around them, yet protected from rain and wind. While sometimes seemingly scantily attired, they always are warmly clothed beneath, wearing warm underclothing. The consump- tives who go to places for their health are now living exactly as the gypsies, and because of the disease being considered contagious, they must live in tents. It is here that the efficacy of pure air is being fully dem onstrated, for it often effects cure if the patient is not too weak when the treatment begins.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Too Much Frankness.

Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, the learned principal of the famous Hampton in. stitute, in the course of an eloquent appeal paused, smiled and said:
 But l must not lose my head. I must not let emotion run away with me. must not be like the young lady at the bazaar.
 This young lady besought an elder ly man to take a chance on a meer. schaum pipe.
 Thank you the old man said, I'd be glad to take a chance, but, unfor- tunately, I don't smoke
 "'Oh. but you can learn said the young lady. Come, take chance, dol It's only quarter
 No said he. Tobacco doesn't agree with me. I'd have no earthly use for that meerschaum pipe
 Take a chance anyway pursued the young lady. There isn't the slight est probability of your winning it, you know"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
FIRST ARMoRED SHIPS.

The first account we have of an armored ship is in 1530. It was one of the fleet of the Knights of St. John, entirely sheathed with lead, and it is said to have successfully re- sisted all the shot of that day. At the siege of Gibraltar, in 17S2, the French and Spaniards employed light iron bomb-proofng over their decks. The first practical use of wrought-iron plates as a defense for the sides of vessels was by the French in the Crimean war, in 1853, to be used against the Russian forts in the Baltic.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Value of the Thumb.

Solomon says thumbs up," because the thumb is said to be worth fully one-third the entire value of the hand. The different fingers are far from having all the same value before the eyes of the law. Much of the i'm portance among them is the thumb, for without 1t the hand no longer is a pincers but merely a claw. The French court allows In damages 15 to 35 per cent. value for the right and ten to 15 per cent for the left thumb. The Austrian schedule gives from 15 per cent. for the left to 35 per cent. for the right In Germany 20 to 2S per cent, and even as high as 33.3 per cent. has been awarded. The per centage is based on 100 as the total value of the hand, industriously speaking. before the accident.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Good Enouoh for the Dog.

Bosby's mother was often distressed by her small sons lapses from correct speech. all the more because his re- ports from school were always so good. Bobby" she said, plaintiyeiy, one day, why do you keep teilins Major to set up when you know sit up is what you should sayg on' well, mother" Bobby answered hasti- ly. "of course I have lots of grammar hut don't like to waste it on Major when he doesn't know the difference, being a dog. Youths Companion
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Chicken obstinacy

A police court story which is said to illustrate "the indifference of the average chicken to good advice" waa told recently at Kingston. England when carter was charged with steal ing fowl.
 ''I am guilty of stealing the fowl. admitted the prisoner. ''lt was eating the corn out of my horses nosegay, and said to it, If you don't go away I'll make you and struck 1t with tho whip. When l saw it was dead [ pu. 1t in the wagon; didn't know who owned it."
 T judge it was the chickens fault, remarked the prosecutor, and I'll not press the charge against the man
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
NOT THAT KIND.

Last Sunday the teacLer oy- plalned in simple language the sal vatlon of the soul to the members o1 the class, ending with the iniunc- ton that at the close of the lesson she would ask someone to repea. what she had said. The lesson was soon finished, and then the teacher. addressing little girl, said;
 Mamie, what must you do to save your soul ?"
 Mamie was confounded. She hung her head, abashed, and did not answer.
 At this moment the infantile wit raised his hand.
 Well, Jimmie, what must Mamie do to save her soul ?" queried the teacher.
 Walk on her heel" was the quick replyl
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
gelltf From Rheumatic Pains,

Among the troubles that beset man. lno Rheumatism is one of the most ag- FaVatlng. "l suffered with it for two Esrs says Mir. Roland Curry, a Irolman of Key West, Fla. Some mes t settled in my knees and lamed
 so l could hardly walk; at other 'nes It was in my feet and hands so I ss ncapacitated for duty. One night nen was in severe pain and lame sln Y my wife went to the drug store U ana came back with bottle of s'noerlaln 8 Pain Balm. was rub wlln It and found the pain had a,y all left me during the night. l " on using it for little more than weeks and found that it drove the sunlatlsm away. have not had any psole from the disease for over three 'u.as, For sale by Jackson Drug
 and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Raise Good Mules.

I will stand my Jack at my residence, , miles east of Mena on the Hot Springs road this season April to June 30, 1907. Terms S7 to insure a live colt. Due caution must be used to prevent accidents, for will not be respon sible should any occur.
 lSw 2mo John A. Johnston.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
THAT MAGIC WORD
-rprNces FORGOTTEN AT -us MENTION OF HOME"
i, ,,,l. Wife Forgot "Point' She Had Meant to Make, and a Happy Party Went on It's Way
 United.

small. frail-looking woman, TOT ,nod bv two young men of more TO Sast [ finer. although closely resem' s,,ng her. hurried up to gatekeeper V tbe Grand Central station.
 anoes the train from Gresham come :. hore2" she asked, anxiously.
 When the right gate was found horo was still 30 minutes to spare.
 epetter go inside, Lefty. and rest .rvgested one of the brothers.
 put Ietty would not leave the gate uer two brothers looked significantly .t each other. and let her have her wov They took turns in carrying the baby up and down.
 Tong before the train came the conversation revealed the situation. Thev were here to meet Letty's hus- hand who six months ago had gone away because of supposed irrecon- ouohIe differences between himself ond his wife. But the relations on botb sides had arranged a peace. He w.s returning-the broken home was
 
 to be restored.
 e1t was Jim's fault In the begin nings repeated the little woman, after asking her brother again to look ot his watch. She was becoming more and more nervous.
 It was easy to guess at the differ enees that had undermined this home Excellent qualities were revealed in the young wife's face. Although of a nervous temperament she was no shrew. But evidently she had hab- fl of lmparting pieces of her mind'" She was capable of love, but one of those who sickle for point" while deeper consequences go unnoticed. Had the sad months past taught her inc larger wisdom of life? Tt was Jim's fault at first--I stand iust as firm as ever" she repeated, the tears in her eyes contrasting curiously with her words. But for baby's sake I'll try it." She must make her brothers under stand that consenting to live again with Jim did not involve yielding her original point!
 T shall tell him so-the first thingl"
 The brothers looked into each others eyes doubtfully. Would there be a scene?
 To the brothers relief the train finally came One held the baby. # leaving Lefty free-to tell Jim. * In the long line of passengers nov ing toward the gate a big fellow N loomed up whose blue eyes searched * vaguely, Suddenly he made rush E forward
 # The little womans face lighted up and grew beautiful: then she remem- bered herself and set her face in or der, There was that point to be made first
 # Jim, big and awkward and gentle, kissed the baby first-perhaps he. 'oo was giving Lefty her opportunity.
 She went close to him; her head Bust reached his chest. The words Deemed to stick
 Jim awkwardly patted her shoulder. batting
 Lefty" he said, at last. his voice Faltering over the last word. let's go
 home"
 And then they all marched away to
 ether-the little womans face beau.
 la now with the light. which
 layed. She had let the point" go.
 Trough the awkwardness of Jim.
 g and blundering and kind. had
 ofEed great wisdom-only four
 Gds' but the last one that word
 aen with the magic of the ages,-
 cuth's Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
NOTICE EoR FABRICATION.
Department of the Interior. Land Office at
 l.amdan ArkansAs. A nrIl. 2l I9Ol.

Department of the Interior, Land Ofiee at
 Camden, Arkansas A pfil, p, i9Os.
 Notice s hereby given that PHILIP ". STONE Of Hatfield Arkansas has filed notice of his Intention to make final i've year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead En- trv No. 22Ss0 made January 2, 1900, for the south half northwest quarter. north haif southwest quarter section 36 townships S., range sl w.. 9th F. M., Ark. and thai said proof will be made before the clerk of The county court of P0ik county. In his ofhee ( Mena Ark. on June II, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to proN 6 his continuous residence upon. and cuitiya ton of the land viz. Charles II. Gannedy, tseof ge G. Latch. Joseph r. Hachie, Robert K. Miller all of Hatneld Ark.
 May2 II. c. Friedheim, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Good Words for Chamberlain s
 Cough Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in testifying to the qualities of Chamber lains Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md, writes: 'I wish to tell you that I recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My little girl, Catherine, who is two years ever she had cold every since she was two months old About month ago 1 contracted dreadful cold myself, but took Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was soon as well as ever. This remedy is for sale by Jackson Drug Go. and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
speakIna of Fathers.

Two kids had been engaged m heated argument over the respectiye merits of their sires. when Johnnie clinched his argument with the TOT lowing: Huh, that's nothing. My father was in the army, and once when he was standing on hill beside a cannon, a war came up the hill, and he fired the cannon and Killed lhe whole war."-Judge's Library,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Do You Love

your baby? You wonder why he cries. Buy bottle of Whites Cream Vermi- fuge and he will never cry. Most babies have worms, and the mothers don't know it. Whites Cream Vermi- fuge rids the child of worms and cleans out the system in pleasant way. Every mother should keep bottle of this medicine in the house. With 1t fear need never enter her mind. Price 25c. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Cha m beriain's Collie, Cholera ana
 Diarrhoea Remedy.

There is probably no medicine made !e that is relied upon with more implicit confidence than Chamberlain's conc Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Dur. ing the third of a century in wnich Y ' has been in use, people have learneo that it is one remedy that never falls; When reduced with water and sweeteneo t if is pleasant to take. For sale by Jack son Drug Co. and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Srop Grumblinq

if you suffer from Rheumatism oi pains, for Ballards Snow Eminent vii
 bring quick relief. It is a sure cur, for Sprains, rheumatism, Contracted Muscle and all pains and within reacl of all. Prices 25c, soc, $1.00. c. R Smith, Tenaha, Tex. writes: I hay, used Ballard's Snow Eminent in m, family for years and have found it | fine remedy for all pains and aches I recommend it for pains in the chest Sold by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE ,. 1878.
 Notice for Publication.
Unitod States Land Office.

tntt1d SfateS Land Ofnfe.
 Camden, Arkansas.
 March 23, 1907. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of ,uue 3. 1878, entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Ore gon, Nevada. ait Washington Territory i" ts extended to all the Puhle Land States by act of August 1Si2.
 ] SPENCER KELLY, nf Men County of Polk State of Arkansas has this day filed in this office hi, sworn statement No. s23. for the purchase of the southwest qbarier southeast quarter south ast quarter southwest quarter o \, ction No. 20 in Township No 8 S.. Range No. 2s w |, 5th D. m. Arksnsas and will eiler proof To si ow thal the atd sought is more valuable ior it's timber or stone lhsn for agricultural purposes and to establish his claim to said and before he Clerk oi the Circuit Court of Polk County, in his othce at Mena. Arkansas Monday. the 10th day of June. 1907 He names as witnesses: Calvin Edwards, Thomas J Edwards all of Big Fork. Arkan- ms George E Dennis, John $. Kelly all of Mena. Arkansas.
 Any ani all persons claiming adversely tho ,hove-described lands arc requested tn file heir clmms ia this office on or before said l0th day of June. 1907
 H. C Friedhiew, Register. March 2S
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
TIMBER LAND ACT JUNE $, lo76
 Ef,tifte fNr DtthiiC1tipn
q NI PUDIIId dIIUIl.
Inited States Land ufii N ee,

paidaneile. Arkansas, \ pfh Sh l9yf.
 Notice is hereby given that Tn compliance with the provisions of the act Of congress Of June 3. lS7s, entitled s'An aci for the sale Of timber lands In the state Of California, Ore gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended to all Public Land states by act oi August [, iSsl2.
 LAMBS A. MURDOCH, 0f Howard, county ofPolk, state Of Arkansas, has this day nled In this office his sworn state lnent No. 31t, for the purchase Of the sonth half southwest quarter and southwest quarter sout heast quarter section 3l, in Township No. i North Range No. g w. and will offer proof 10 show that the land sought Is more valuable for It's timber or stone than for agricultural pttr poses. and 10 establish his claim to said land before the Circuit Clerk Of Polk county at Mena. Arkansas, on Saturday,the 18th day of July. 1907.
 He names as witnesses: Grover Flanagan WfiliamG. Graham. John k. Little, Elhanan, k. Bryant. ali of Howard, Polk county Arkan- sas.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands arc requested to file their claims in this office on or before said lsth day of July, lsla
 May 9. Joseph 1T. Battenfield, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Int rior Land office at
 Can den. Arkansas. A 9Til 25 lnO7.

Department oi the hUrior, Lahu pthee ~
 Can den. Arkansas. A9rii %, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that JOliN \ J. FOS- TER ot Qaito, Aikan.as. has filed notice of his intention to make tnal five year proof in support Of his claim, viz Homestead Entry No g347O made June ? 1900, for the north a,t quarter southeast quarter Section IS, northwest quarter southwest quarter, west half northwest quarter Section Ia. Township IS Range 29 w 5lh F. M.. Arkansas, and hal said proof wiil be made before Clerk of the Circuit Cont of Polk County, ia bis office at Mena. Arkanas. on June 70, i9u7
 Herames the following witnessfs ss 10 prove his continuous ,sdence upon, and cultiva- iion of, the land viz:
 Jess. W CisarNaiers, Frank Ford, Granvi R se, Chnrloe5or PuSey. ali sf Quito. Arkin sss C C. tfitdhrim Rea,~ter May
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
conuressmen at Honolulu.

Honolulu, May 10.-The United States transport Buford arrived here Wednesday with the party of 25 con gressmen who have come to inspect tn islands and obtain direct informa ton regarding the resources of Hawaii.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
RetOrt Courteous.

He tmockingly) Most men iike ~the soft pillow of a woman's mindr
 She (cuttlngly)--Yes. because they feel they need somebody elses oP'h ion to bolster them up.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Douglass Indicted for Laresnx,

.'e* York, May 10,-William o. Pus'ass, assistant loan clerk of the N. company of America, was In.
 " "ednesday on three counts foI
 seay He is charged with stealing
 1in bonds valued at sS6,150.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
Annronriate Conveyance.

"she walks so badly Don't you think a beautiful woman ought to have an appropriate carriage%
 "She had, when saw her. She was riding in a hanson cab
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
IfYou Don't

succeed the first time use Heroine and you will get instant relief. The great est liver regulator. A positive cure for Constipation, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Chills and all liver complaints. MT. C.. of Emory Texas. writes; My wife has been using Heroine for herself and children for five years. It is sure cure for constipation and malaria fever, which is substantiated by what it has done for my family" Sold by Jackson Drup Go
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
De Not sufter

Ien rse as,, suffering from Itching Piles IeIv Vue al oox of Hunts Cure is abso-
 snsl guaranteed to cure any case. Eriti tfppheatlon will convince you of it's
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
sprains Quickly Cured.

Bathe the parts freely with cham berlain's Pain Balm and give 'llel. ,;, an solute rest and quick cure IS celsai,i, al, For sale by Jackson Drug Vo' anu e'' druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
,o'''ners to St. Paul Next Year

kdrosaan angeles May i0,-St. Paul was maaa, Y chosen as the place for ee s,ng of the next annual Shrin.
 N uriaVe ,.l in 1908. The date was
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16

Lord De Kaye-Have you ever been presented at court, Mrs. Lakefronte?
 Mrs. Lakefronte-Oh! lots of times, and know most of the judges I've been divorced three times. you know.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
\ Iordial Invitation
 is extended II SOUTHERNERS \. to visit 'he JELL-O Booth
 at the ansstown Exposition

Acs to F Hd..d rood Products Building at en- FcalIv ,l provided a spacious Rest Room # meet q; sour convenience, where you 'pfite mssaed ss.'ends, write letters. read your
 vith h'119s JTs t1rators will be glad to serve l ltearn nas-s 's,'-o' the dainty dessert, and sdsr, fraa le rom JELL-O ICE CREAM
 bs psepa,aaa aaa explain how easily they Y o,s...p' s'sp',sa for the tabla.
 IVY TVfs Food Co.,. Ls Roy. N, Y.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
No Use Tor Them.

q sent set of knives and forks to my cousins" Where do they live?' Tn Chicago" How wasteful of youl" What do you mean ?' Why, you didn't need to send them the forks" Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-16
TIE EpENING STAR

Furnishes the Best 6-Day-a- Week Aers 5 roiee For Poik County Reades
 70 efafs c Month. 70 centsa WeeR
Evening star., 1907-09-04
NO ANSWER FROM INrER-mEr
Today Is the Last for Merger Com
pany to Yield Up It's Books

NEW YORK, September 4.-No resnonsa
was received yesterday by the public serv-
Ice commissioners to the demand thew have
made for the production of the books of the
Interborough-Metro Company. It was
known that the company will refuse to
give up its books, but it was expected bv
the commissioners that the reply of the
company would have reached them yester-
day. The time stated in the order issued bv
the commission last week for the produc-
ton of the books expires today. When the
investigation Of the company goes on this
afternoon William NJ. Twins will ask for
the books
In addition to resuming the Investigation
Of the local railroad companies the COM
mission today will hold public hearing on
the orders 1t Is contemplating to issue for
the running of more cars on the Smith
street line to Coney Island, and for the i'm
provement of the general equipment of the
rolling stock of the road. Before the COM
mission can compel the carrying out Of the
orders 1t must give an opportunity to the
company to show II the orders are reason
atie. The likelihood Is that after the public
hearing to be held today to conform to the
act the commission will direct the company
to make improvements which will mean a
cost to the company Of about $4,000.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
INCREASED IN RESOURCES
REPORTS OF LOCAL NATIONAL
BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES.

The twelve national banks and the five
trust companies of the District Of Colum-
bta have made reports of their condition to
the controller Of the currency In response
to his call of August %. These show that
at the date Of the call the total resources Of
the twelve national banks were $40 500, ,52S.
as Compared with s45 500, 100 September 4.
1906 The individual deposits show a total
OF $23,OO2,916. as compared with so, ,469. III
one year ago. The paid-up capital stock Of
the banks was the same a few days ago as
1t was year ago-a total Of S ,402, 900. but
the prosperous condition Of the institutions
was shown in the increased surplus funds.
The banks now hold surplus funds aggre-
eating $3,S22OOO, against s. ,615O 900 one year
ago The total outstanding circulation of
the banks is at present 81, ,631 647. while at
this time one year age the total was 81 O15,-
700 Among the items Of resou~ II the
banks are -, &C., 600 in bonds to sec their
clrculation: $325,000 United States ds to
secure government deposits, and 1927
OF other classes of bonds put up l. urity
1or deposits of government none year
ago the banks owned 81 ,3S1 600 -ern-
ment bonds that We're deposited urity
for deposits and 81 ,2O2 ,O37 Of other class
of bonds for the same purpose.
The total loans and discounts Of the
banks are s23.059,013. as compared with
So. 1897 one year ago.
The resources of the five trust companies
Of the District are $31 ,619, ,176 at this time,
according to the reports. The Goth of last
May the total was $31 134,31O. The loans
and discounts aggregate $2O,229 $50, COM
pared with $40, ,5O6,2OO in May last. The
capital stock has increased since last May
from $6,2OO,OO0 to $6.959 S67, due to one new
company: The Individual deposits amount
ed to s2O,21O.24O. compared with $50 $50 1884
last May. AS compared with year ago
the truth companies show a healthy in
crease Of business.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO, September 4.-Prices In the
wheat pit today were higher on firmer
cables which reflected yesterdays advance
In the local market and On good buying
by commission houses. December sold at
30 Is
Cool weather throughout the corn belt
and the prediction of its continuance
caused strong market in corn. December.
6Ok
Oats. opened strong, but eased Off some
what on realizing sales. December. 90
Provisions were firm October pork. II. 70:
lard. 905; ribs S.67h.
Wheat prices held strong all day on ex-
tremely bullsh reports from the continen-
tai markets of Europe The close was
strong. with December up to IA to l1a at
1OOasa1OOA.
Corn prices ruled strong throughout
the session. The close was strong. with
December rs higher at 617s
Close: Wheat-September. 95h; Decem-
Der. loo7saiooA Corn-september. 62as
December, 6l7s. Oats-Septe mber. So: De.
cember. a31a. Pork-September, 1880; Oc-
tober, 1910. Lard-September, 900: Octo-
Der, 9l2lea9.15. Ribs-Septenlber, S.57b:
October, SO. Rye-Cash, s7ass Barley
Cash, 1Sas7. Flax, clover and timothy.
nothing doing.