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The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
HIGH JUMPING AT SEA.
A Whale that Jumped Over a Boat---
 Tunas That Leap 20 Feet.

"The most stupendous of all leapers of the sea" says a writer in Outing, "is the whale. l have ssen a monster weighing hundreds of tons, possibly 80 feet in length, rise slowly and delib. erately out of the water until it ap. peared to be dancing on the surface. entirely clear of it, then sink slowly back.
 Such leap Is on record in the an- uals of the British navy. A large whale cleared boat, going completely over it, an estimated leap of 20 feet in air-how many in lateral direction was not known.
 Exactly how high tuna can leap 1t is difficult to say. I have seen the water beaten into foam by them four miles distant, and have a photograph showing fish-a black streak at least A mile distant high in air--a jump of certainly 10 or Is feet; and 1t is my opinion, based on what I have seen, that 1t is possible for lusty tuna at full speed to project itself 20 feet into the air and 30 or 40 feet in horizon. tai direction.
 T judge the latter possibly from the leap of big tuna which cleared the kelp and landed high on the rocks at Santa Catalina. l have often stood fin the center of school of leaping tunas and watched them. but the situ. ation is not one suggestive of repose or peace of mind"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
EQUAL TO THE EMERGENCY.
Drummer Naturally Was Disconcert.
 ed, but Only for a Moment.

He was dry goods drummer on his way back to New York from Washing ton, and finding himself alone, and having read the daily paper, he went over and dropped into a seat beside a stranger and began:
 T see that the United States Sen. ator who was convicted of stealing government land out west somewhere and sent to prison for a year, is out again"
 fes, was the cold reply.
 Do you remember his name?"
 "No."
 Remember how much he stole?"
 "No."
 Well, it was good thing, but wonder how they ever convicted him Whats your opinion of a United States Senator wno goes into such iob? He should have got five years instead of one, shouldn't he?"
 Perhaps so."
 There are probably others engaged In the same sort of steals?"
 Probably"
 Well, I hope they will all be brought to prison bars. The people are in earnest in this demand for re- form. Do you hang out in Washing toni"
 More or less.'
 "Then you have met this fellow who went to prison?"
 Yes; he is my brother"
 The drummer whistled and raised his eyebrows. The position was em. barrassing, but only slightly-to him. He unused over it for a minute and then said:
 "Oh, well, no fellow can ever tell what his brother is going to do. Do you care about a game of poker?'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Happen Only In eooks

'Only in books" says Dr. Hornaday edo porcupines roll down steep hills in order to gather dead leaves upon their quills, and thereby be able to do more wonderful things. Only in books dc kingfshers catch fish. carry them a mile or less and place them in a brook In order to give their nestlings object lessons in ichthyology and in the gen tie art of angling. Be not startled by the discovery that apes and monkeys have language. for their vocabulary is not half so varied and extensive as that of barnyard fowls. Take no stock In the systematic and prolonged 'duels' of wild animals who meet and fight to the death under marquis of Queens berry rules."--Chicago Tribune.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Will Test Kansas Tax Law.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 22.-Shawnee county, through its board of county commissioners and county attorney will test the constitutionality of the new state assessment and taxation law whereby the state tax commis sion was created fin the courts al once. The exemption of lodge prop erty from assessment and taxation is the point they claim that makes it defective. The law provides that all buildings and property belonging 70 benevolent and fraternal orders which are situated under rooms for lodge purposes shall be exempt from taxation. It is figured that this ex- emption if valid would remove s1.- 5OO,00O of property in Shawnee coun- ty from the tax rolls.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
NEWsBoYs HAD REAL TREAT.
And Possibly Young Woman Enjoyed
 Experience, Too.

A young woman, blond and pretty, was getting fully as much fun out of a very thoughtful act as were the eight very dirty little newsboys she was treating to maple sundaes in Twen- ty.third street drug store the other day. They were one and all having the time of their lives, says the New York Sun.
 It was real party and the eyes Of the octet simply bulged in excitement It was lots better than getting rid Of their last paper.
 Gee, kids ain't this bully?" ex claimed one, but his companions had their noses so close to the English walnuts plentifully sprinkled over the top of the drink that they couldn't talk intelligently.
 The girl stayed by until the last spoonful was regretfully scooped out and the boys, thanking her in some. what bashful fashion, little in accord with their natural brashness, passed out the door. Then with happy sigh she too left.
 Someone watching the proceeding rather envied her the satisfaction, for small boys of that sort do appreciate anything done for them which doesn't point a moral.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
THE DIET OF coNsUMPrivEs.
overfesdIng Recommended, But Prop
 CT Digestion Must Be Assured.

Herbert c. Clalp, of Boston. writing in the Medical Record, says that diet is most important factor in the treatment of tuberculosis. A con sumptive is much more likely to eat too little than too much. Systematic overlooking with proper digestion of the food are the accepted remedies The food must be palatable and well served and the amount must vary with the patient and his circum- stances. The outdoor air will enable him to assimilate large amounts. Milk and eggs are the best foods to pro duce fats, which are most necessary to the patient. The author advocates three solid meals a day, with lunches between of milk and eggs, about three quarts of milk and six eggs day be- Ing taken. Fresh meats are especially necessary for these patients. but a mixed diet is undoubtedly the best borne. Meat juice is valuable. Pastry. candy, fried foods and cabbage should be let alone. Alcohol is not advisabls. but coffee, tea and chocolate may be taken moderately.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
CUTTING STEEL WITH YARN.
Prisoner Cuts One Bar In fs Hours
 and Another In 5 Hours.

What the drop of water does to tho hardest stone is only a circumstance to what thread of yarn can accom-. plish.
 Maj. McClaughry, warden of the fed. eral prison at Fort Leavenworth, once found prisoner who was supposed to be pounding stone working away at one of the bars to an outside window.
 The man finally admitted what he was doing and was induced to give a demonstration. A grating of the same description was placed in his cell, says Popular Mechanics, and guard stationed over him to exact the proof of the statement.
 With the limestone dust and silicate from the stone pile. the yarn from his sock and little water this man cut the bessemer steel bar in IS working hours. With some fine emery. chalk line and two wooden handholds to save his fingers he made the other clean cut of the bar in five hours, prov. ing the matter to the guards satisfac. ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Always at Hand.

Not great many years ago mum. ber of families in Charlestown, Mass. kept hens, and 1t was common sight to see them foraging about on any street in the residential section.
 One afternoon a group of small boys were playing Grand Army" on Bunk CT Hill street One boy was the com. mander, another the adjutant, and the other boy the comrades. As the lads moved up and down the street, the hens followed along, pecking away, a safe distance from the rear.
 Suddenly one of the comrades" commenced to cry. The game stopped and the commander asked: What's the matter. Johnny?"
 T ain't going to play If those old hens keep tagging on behind us,'' sobbed Johnny?"
 Never mind," said the commander, we'll play the hens are the Woman's Relief Corps, see!"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
TIMBER LAND AC1 JuNE3, 1878
 NOtiCe for Public alton.
United states Land Office,

Camden, Arkansas, July II, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions Of the act of congress of June 3. 1878. entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Ore gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended to all Public Land States by act of August (. 1892.
 JAMES II, SULLIVAN, Of Quito, County of Polk, State of Arkansas, has this day filed in this office his sworn state ship No. ~., Range No. 29 w., and wtll offer proof Co show that the land sought ls more valuable for It's timber or stone than for agrE cultural pur poses. and to establish hIs claim Go Sald land before Circuit Clerk of Polk co- unty at Mena. ArkkanSas on Monday Eth day of october, 1907.
 lie names as witnesses: ChrIstopher Mathis. John Bogle, charles J. Kirkland, Robert <. Edwards. all ofQuito Arkansas
 Any and all persons claiming adversely tho aboved-descrihed lands are requested to lilo their claims in This office on or before SAid gth day of october 1907.
 Iuiy IS II. c. Friedhem, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
EMBARRASSING FOR JOHN.

Bishop Coleman, of Delaware, wa. describing Wilmington some of tho adventures that had marked hii summer walking trip through Penn sylvania and Maryland. For many years the bishop has devoted his va. cation to walking, covering in ter days 200 miles or more.
 "The sexton of a quaint old Mary. land church," he said, showed mt through the cool, dim building ont warm afternoon and as we were de parting pointed to the Bible on thu lecturn and smiled.
 GA strange thing happened las Sunday in connection with tha Bible,' he said. We had strange minister preaching here and wher he opened the book he came upor notice and read 1t out with all duo solemnity.
 "1t was request for the congre' gation's sympathy and prayers fol John Q. Griggs, who had been deep. ly afflicted by the loss of his wife,
 "The sexton paused and chuckled softly.
 "'You see, sir,' he said, 'our regu' lar minister had been using that pa. per as bookmarker more than 2 year and John Q. Griggs, in a natty gray suit, sat in front pew witl the new wife he had taken just the week before.'"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
----------------'---------- Few Good Stories Written.

Since the world began, says Julian Hawthorne, there nave pee. written perhaps 100 supremely gooo works of fiction. Assume that tne first of these was the Had, now aoou. 5000 years old. One hundred soou stories in 5000 years is a story every generation. Since the battle Of wa terloo, then, there have been ratner less than three of them. Prooaoy we are overstating the number ratner than the contrary. When you consioer the matter, three supremacy sooo stories in hundred years is very high average"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
sudden Attack of Dysentery
 Cured.

A promInent lady of Brooklyn N, h,wrlsss rue. ,,,,,,ire where she could obtain Champer- ,a,n,s colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea hemeoy. S,e says: ~whue stopping at raneh III .,,,,,,h pakota was taken m Of what seemed .. ,,s cnolera. They gave me some or thls " .,,.,S, and if cured me. I brought bottle ,e''a." ,,d have just used the last Of it today noilV ,.as taken suddenly ill of dysentery and 1t helped her immediately r0i ''''' " Jackson Drug Co, and all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Hoist py His own Petard.

Overshrewd lawyers often furnish their adversaries with weapons. Did you see this tree that has been men toned by the roadside?" an advocate inquired. Yes, sir; saw it very plainly" Tt was conspicuous. then?" The witness seemed puzzled by the new word. He repeated his former assertion. What is the difference" sneered the lawyer, between plain and conspicueus?" But he was hoist by his own petard. The witness in nocently answered. q can see you plainly. sir. among the other lawyers. though you are not bit conspicuous.' --Tit-Bits.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Easy to Fleece Fools.

Mime. Guerin. of Paris, has been nrosecuted recently on the charge of getting large sums of money from Frenchmen on the promise of securing rich and beautiful wives for them. One disappointed suitor who said he had paid the woman $7O00 testified that she offered to let him have his nick of bevy of wealthy heiresses. At the opera" he said, she pointed to three young girls in box. and re-
 marked. Take your choice and l picked Miss Northcliffe because she gas the youngest and the prettiest."
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Beyond Expression

c. w. FarIowe. East Florence Ala. writes: sFor nearly seven years was afflicted with a form of skin disease which caused an al' most unbearable itching. I could neither work, rest or sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until I tried Hunts Cure. One application relieved me; one box cured me. have stayed cured. l am grate- fuI beyond expression
 Hunts Cure is a guaranteed remedy for all itching diseases Of the skin. Price soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Tn. Presidents Luncheon Guests.

oyster Bay, Sept. 1l.-Presiden' Roosevelt arranged luncheon Tues. dav at which Secretary Strauss, oi the department of commerce ana ia, hor. Charles P. Neill, commissioner If labor; Lawrence F. Abbott ana Irrnest Hamljn Abbott of New York were the guests. Secretary Straus made A verbal report on his recen, western trip, and Commissioner Neiil took up with the president certain dii scuIties which have arisen in the at temnted enforcement of the eight bour law. It is denied that the teiee ranbers, strike was considered.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Attack of D.arrhoea Cured by One Dose of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea
 Remedv
Remedy

was so weak from an attack of dearrhoea that could scarcely attend to my duties when took & dose of ChamberIain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It cured me entirely and l had been taking other medicine for nine days without relief. heartily reccomend this remedy as being the best to my Knowledge for bowel com plaints.-R. c. Stewart, of the firm O Stewart Bro. Greenville, Ala. For sale by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Road Notice.

To the Honorable County court,Pol County, Ark:
 We, the undersigned, will present to the County Court petition for n new county road in District No. 3, said road being de- scribed as follows Beginning at a point on road crosses, and running as nearly in a straight line as practicable to the southwest corner Of the SEI ofSWi4, Sec. 27, thence south one quarter of mile to the southwest corner of the NEl4 of the NW1, Sec. 3A, all in Twp, S., R. 20 w., thence east to intcrsect the Foran Gap road, total Of one-haif mile. Sept. 5. E. r. Twyford,
 F. M. White, ct al.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Advice as to Alaska.

There will be an element of surprise in the advice of Dr. Henry Gannett of the United States geological survey:
 If you are old, go to Alaska by all means; but if you are young, wait. MT. Gannett gives this reason for hi, advice; The scenery of Alaska f, much grander than anything else oi the kind in the world, and 1t Is not well to dull ones capacity for enjoy. uent by seeing the finest sights first'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Do You Itch?

Ifso. you know the sensation is not an agreeable one, and hard to cure unless the proper treatment is used.
 Hunts Cure is theKing ofall Skin remedies. It cures promptly any itching trouble known. Nc matter the name or place. One appiica- ion relleves-one box Is absolutely guaran- eed to cure
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
The Pain PIucker.

If pain or bruise affiicts you rub it on, rub
 it on. Then before you scarcely know it the trouble
 will be gone For an aching joint or muscle do the same. It extracts all pain and poisons, piucks the
 stings and heals the lame. Hunts Lightning Oil does it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Ifit's a Reputation

vou are after, Whites Cream Vermifnge has a world wide reputation as the best oi all worm destroyers, and for It's tonic influence on weak and unthrifty children. It improves their digestion and assimilation or ther food. strengthens their nervous system ana restores them to health and vigor natural to A child. If you want healthy, happy ch,la oct A bottle of Whites Cream Nermi'
 n,ea. sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Lame Back.

This is an aIlment for which Chamber lain's Pain Balm has proven especially valuable. In almost every Instance 1t affords prompt and permanent relief Mir Luke IaGrange ofOrange, Mich., says Of 1t; Amer usIng plaster and other remedies for three weeks for bad lame back, I purchased bottle Of Chamberlains Pain Balm, and two applications effected a cure" For sale by Jackson Drug company and all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Road Notice.

The undersigned petitioners residing in road district No 2, wlll at the October term, 1907, Of the Polk County Court present tbelr petition for the lay ing out and establishing a new public or county road in said road dis trict as follows, to:wit:
 Beginning at point on the west line of the SWH NW4 Of Section 28, In Township s., Range 20 w., about 5o yards north Of the southwest corner Of said SWL NWL, on the present settlement road. running east to the east line of said SWT of NWl4 Section 2s. thence east by south to the northeast corner Of the school grounds of district No. 70. thence south to the north line of the NEi4 of sWL of said section 2S, thence east to the northeast corner of the NEJ4 of SWl< of Sec. 2s thence south to southeast corner of said NElf of SWl4 of Sec. 2S, thence east to the southeast corner of the NWL Of SE4 Sec 28, thence south to a point about 70 yards north of the southeast corner Of the SW4 Of SEl4 of Sec. 2s. thence eastward on line Of present settlement road to the south east corner Of the SE4 Of sEl4 of Sec. 2s,
 point on the Foran Gap road about 50 yards east q the SWL Of SWA Of Sec T, a total distance of about one and one-half miles. T. D. Reid, P. M. White, j.. M. owens, and others. Dated this 18th day of August 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
PUBLISH ss4 ,.AsoR PAPERS
in the United States and Canada Reach . Wide Circle of Readers.

One hundred and eighty-five month ly and one hundred and seventy.nine weekly journals in the United States and Canada are devoted exclusively to the advocacy of trade unionism, says writer In The World To-day.
 These 364 publications, which nun Der does not include socialist periodi- calls, reach not inconsiderable DOT. tion of the laboring community and exercise an influence in it which is little suspected.
 There are in North America approx. imately 2.50o.00O working people or. ganized into trades unions, and each of them receives the official organ of the craft to which he or she belongs and usually one or two other labor papers.
 But the prestige of these journals | extends beyond the enrolled member ship of established organizations. They number among their subscribers many sympathizers and non-union werkmen; they are placed on the ta- bles of reading rooms all over the | country, and for every subscriber there are probably two readers. It Is no exaggeration to say that they reach 5,000,0o0 readers, perhaps half as many more.
 Natives Can't Swim. A Washington man tells of recent visit to benighted section of a south | cta at rnutnn CD sypf wi tit,u and unpromising that even the resi- dents thereof evince for it the great est disgust. Many would leave if they could, but, as they themselves say: There ain't nothin' to do but stay an have the chills and fever"
 The Washington man was riding along the banks of the river that waters this section, and although he had gone some 20 miles or so he had not in all that distance noticed g single fisherman. Meeting a mar lounging near the stream, he asked:
 "Why doesn't someone fish in this | nver?"
 "Ain't no fish," was the laconic re sponse of the native.
 No fish in such beautiful river as this!" exclaimed the astonished l Washingtonian. Why not?"
 The native lazily shifted his position and answered:
 Stranger, ef you could git outer this country as easy as a fish can, dc you reckon you'd be here?"-Harper's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
ChamberIsin's Cough Remedy
 One of the Best on the riarket.

For many years Chamherlalns '"us., Remedy has constantly gained m iaNoi "nu popularity until it Is now one or the i'oss staple medicines in use and has an ehoi ni"u9 sale. It is intended especially TOT "eu'e throat and lung diseases, such as eous colds and croup, and can always be depenue" q, upon. It is pleasant and safe to take anu e undoubtedly the best In the market TOT 'no purpose for which 1t Is intended. For saio os Jackson Drug Co, and all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19

Notice Is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the chanccry court of Polk county made and entered on the 3l day of August, 1907, in certain cause tNo. 29l), then pending therein between B. c. Lively complainant, and Mary E. Endsley ct al, de- fendants the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the east door or entrance of the county court house, in which said court is held, in the county Of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 18th day ot October, A. D. 1907, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots and &. block 62 and lots II, l2, 13 and II, block 95 in the city ol Mena, in Polk county, Arkansas
 Terms of sale; On credit Of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree Of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing Interest at the rate of per cent per annum rom date Of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this llth day oi September A. n. 1907. w. l. Green,
 Commissioner in ChanceIy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Earthquake In AIeutian Islands.

New York. Sept 1.-The earth quake reported to have occurred in the Aleutian Islands on September pnd 2. news of which has reached Seattle through an officer of the reve nue cutter Rush. is believed to be tho Host earthquake" recorded early in the month on the seismograph al Washington, in England and at Ot faWa
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Runxan Gets ssxen Years.

New York, Sept 12.-Chester B Runyan, paying teller of the Windsos Trust company. who confessed U stealing $100.000 of the company's funds. was sentenced Wednesday by Judge Whitman in the court of gen. eral sessions to serve seven years in Sing Sing prison.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Earle at HIS Monroe Home,

New York, Sept. 12.--Ferdinand Pin ney Earle, whose matrimonial arrange. ments have brought him notoriety, re turned to his home in Monroe late Tuesday. He was accompanied by hii mother The village people made nt attempt to disturb him. but his home coming is fruitful subject of discus sion among the people Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
nou the profe.sor Was Aneeted.

There's not particle Of yenuia' ton in this room," said the professor suddenly stopping in his talk and look ing about him. Can you boys tell me what 1t does to man to be in room when there is no ventilation! should say it filled him with hot air professor" replied one of the daring ones.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Have You ChilIs {?

It cured your Pa and alsoyour Ma of chills in the long ago and 1t will cure you now. It has been tested by time and It's merits have been proven. We guarantee one bottle to cure any one case of chills. If 1t fails your money is cheerfully refunded-and It's name is Cheatham's Chill Tonic
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-19
Japan Mot Excited.

Tokio. Sept. 12.-The publication of extended accounts concerning the trouble at Vancouver has not devel. eped any further criticism by the press. The public accepts the out. break as the action of irresponsibles who must be punished.