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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN
 PEACE ON EARTH

This board was twined with smilax aud hung with white lanyards under the great guns on the quarter deck turret. And all day long the Christ mas picture hung there. The wife of the Spanish consul at Trinidad, who was on board with a party, said.
 You Americans have a curious sense of humor-to put that sweet sentence so close to those awful guns"
 Pardon me, madam" promptly returned Fighting Bob, but that is not a sense of humor. Those guns are the greatest agency for peace that we Americans possess"
 Which is all true. That the best guaranty of peace should be ample preparation for war is a tremendous reflection upon what we call modern civilization. But in national matters we must take the world as it is.
 Many believe-and President Roosevelt is one-that if we shall escape a war with Japan it will be because of showing of force. The Oriental respects big stick.
 There may be no war with Japan, But if so, it will be because of our big guns in our big ships.
 Bob Evans is right.
 Today the motto of Peace or Earth, Good Will to Men" must be hung under the big uns.-South- west American.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERA
 The Star is authorized to announce the HON. HAL l.. NORWOOD as a candidate for the office of Attorney General, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary.
 FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
 The Star is authorized to announce JOHN II. HAMILTON as q candidate for the office of Representative, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
 The star Is authorized to announce WRIGHT PRICKETr as candidate for the office Of Judge of the County Court, sub ject to the action Of the Democratic primary. The star Is authorized to announce F. G. TURNER as candidate for County Judge ofPolk County, subject to the action ofthe Democratic primary.
 FOR SHERIFF.
 The star Is authorized to announce J. II SHARP as candidate for the office oi Sheriff Of Polk county, subject to the action ofthe Democratic primary
 The Star is authorized to announce ]. w. flee Of sheriff of Polk County, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary.
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
 The Star Is authorized to announce EM- NETT J. BAKER as a candidate for the of flee Of Circuit Clerk of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The star Is authorized to announce H. j. GREEN as candidate for the office Of Cir cult Clerk of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The star is authorized to announce T. R. ZONES as acandidatelorthe office of Circuit Clerk of Polk county, subject to the action oi Of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK.
 The Star is authorized to announce W. l.. PARK FER as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The star is authorized to announce NCLE JACK DAVIS as a candidate for the offi ce Of County Clerk of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
 The Star Is authorized to announce JAS. A. THORNTON as candidate for re-elcc ton to the office Of County Treasurer. sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.
 The Star is authorized to announce W. Nj. WILLIAMS as a candidate for the office Of Assessor of Polk County, subje to the action ofthe Democratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce FREE MAN l.. JOHNSON as a candidate for the office Of Assessor Of Polk County. subject to the action Of the Democratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce A. F. WEAR as candidate for the office of Assessor of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce JOHN r. TAYLOR us a candidate for the office of Assessor Of Polk county, subject to the action or the Democratic primary
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
IAtchison Globe.J

tAtcnlson dlODe.l
 As rule, the meaner a man is tn, more he thinks of himself.
 Of all the bores, the goody, good, bores are the most tiresome.
 Any fool can make friends, bu only wise man can keep them.
 We have noticed that men who art good story-tellers don't care much about hearing them. The trouble with some people doing a good thing is that they waste the rest of .heir lives in ad miring it.
 The first thing a girl who wears elbow sleeves in the winter does, when she enters the house at home, is tc asA why they don't have more fire.
 A husband, to be ideal, should 20 home at moons and nights solely to get kiss from his dear wife. The meal that goes with it should be only an incident.
 The wolll is also growing easier for the men. We can remember the time when there was only one rocker in the house, and a man never had chance to fill it.
 You can't "do up" rival by talk ing about him, and telling about what mean man he is. The only way to do him up" is to be more industrious than he is; politer, more agreeable, and more honorable in your dealings with the public.
 Before was married" said Mrs. Lysander John Appleton, today "l worried because 1 imagined peo- pie were saying 1 was so unattrac- tive could not get husband. Now 1 worry because 1 imagine people are saying 1 must have jumped at the first chance"
 Look out for the men who spend mora money than they make. They will finally get into trouble if you encourage them. A man who does not know that the easiest and best way to get along is to be honest, is not a desirable companion. A man who goes in debt without expecting or desiring to pay out is neither a useful nor desirable citizen, and it will pay to watch all such.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

It is too bad that "the boys" cant be depended upon to take care of Little Willie" Kirby and let Papa" Jeff stay in Congress and keep his strangle hold on the Trusts. You almost see the great Octopus quiver and gasp again for the breath of life as Our Jeff," with a reluctant sigh releases his grip and with a stern look of reproach on his face turns his steps backward to whip the rear guards into line again?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

Governor Folk of Missouri says that if he can be of service to his party and to those who believe in the ideas he has been advocating he is willing to have his meconsidered as a candidate for United States senator. Also that he has no more interest in the nomination for gov ernor of his state than has any other Missouri Democrat. Two points, at least, where he differs from a cer- tain very prominent politician of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Poor Excuse for Delay.

In his speech at Mena, w. J. Bryan suggested that special session of the legislature be called to pass a bank deposit guarantee law. The only argument used now against
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
The News of Several Important Dis
 coveries.

Stewart Edward Whites article on ''The Fight for the Forests" in the January American Magazine is exciting reading, but if is also a great fact article. He tells of some of the discoveries recently made by our Forest Service:
 But the Forest Service, besides maintaining the forests and over
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
Peace and the Big Guns.

A correspondent who is with the big fleet commanded by Bob Evans tells an interesting story about the way they celebrated Christmas on the warships.
 Among other things, Chaplain Evans of the Connecticut found a long pine board and had the carpen- ter paint on it:
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

Senator Tillman has introduced a resolution in Congress asking for an appropriation to protect Charleston
 harbor with a fleet of submarine boats. Why not battery of pitch
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30
THE MENA EVENING STAR

IS a progressive newspaper furnishing to it's readers a daily service covering the most important of the worlds gen of local news that go to make . home paper invaluable to citizens of any com inunity. If you want the news in your home each week day. subscribe for The Evening Star. By carrier or mail, 40c s.er month.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

Senator Dick of Ohio says that he is for Foraker first and last" This is all right if the thing doesn't sag in the middle when Taft sits on it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-30

'Query: Does man suffer more b, ignorance or by knowledge S'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
SEVEN MEN DROWNED.
A. Skin Containing Nine Men Over.
turned In the Missouri River Near
Leavenworth-TWo Escaped.

Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 7.-As q re-
suit of the overturning Of q skin, con-
tanning nine men near Kickapoo,
seven men were drowned, the other
two, were rescued by Ernest Schweit.
ger at the risk of his life.
The men were employed by the
Kansas Natural Gas company, in con-
structing pipe line under the river,
and had been working on the Missouri
side Of the river, and the accident
happened when the men were rowing
to the Kansas side preparatory to re-
turning to their homes. They had
proceeded about third of the way
across, but the current and wind be-
ing swift the men decided to turn
back. In endeavorlngJ to turn the boat
wave broke over 1t causing 1t to
capsize throwing the occupants into
the water. Lieutenant of Police Will
liam Krum has stationed men along
the river to watch for the bodies. An
overturned skin is reported to have
fioated by the terminal bridge here
at 1880 p. m. but none of the bodies
has yet been recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Washington, Jan. 7.-senator Bev
eridge will Tuesday introduce a bill
creating a commission to gather data
and aid the committees Of congress In
the work Of tariff revision. The
duties Of the commission will be to
proceed Immediately to investigate the
cost Of production Of articles covered
by the tariff laws, the price Of Ameri'
can labor and the cost Of raw ma
terlal entering into manufactured
articles. In discussing the bill Sen
ator Beverage says he remains an ar
dent protectionist but believes there
Is an universal demand for the re-
vision Of the tariff schedules, which
ought to take place as soon as the
next presidential campaign is over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Cotton Mills MAY Close,

Manchester, Jan. 7.-Unless the
spinners modify their demands, the
cotton mills throughout the country
owned by 500 members of the Fed
Grafton Of Master spinners, will be
closed and 10000 employees locked
out. Already firms owning SO per
cent of the spIndles have announced
their willingness to close their mills,
and the Federation has sent out no
tices calling upon all firms to give no
tice to their employees that work will
cease on January rs, If the demands,
which involve an increase in wages,
are persisted in. The firms will not
be allowed to continue working under
penalty payments, as permitted on
previous occasion, so that the lockout
win be complete.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
1AAW TRIAL AGAIN
Legal Insanity at the Time Of
the Tragedy the Plea
This Time.
LITTLE PUBLIC INTEREST
Less Difficulty Was Encountered in the
Selection Of Jurors Than Expect
ed-Nlne Tentatively Chosen
at Three Sessions.

New York, Jan. TAT the close o.
three court sessions, which marked
the first day of the second trial Of
Harry X. Thaw for the alleged murder
of Stanford White, nine tentative
jurors had been selected out of 81
talesmen examined by District Attor
ney jerome, for the prosecution and
Martin w. Littleton, for the defense.
All Of the men in the jury box are
subject TO peremptory challenge, Of
which each side has 80. In view Of
the difficulty experienced last year in
discharging five Jurors after they had
taken the oath of service, 1t was
agreed this time not to administer any
oaths until both sides finally are salts
fed with the full panel.
Legal insanity at the time of the
tragedy Is to be the sole defense.
This was made clear at the very out
set of the proceedings Monday when
Mr.. Littleton, formally served notice
that the former plea of not guilty was
amended by the specification that the
defendant was insane when the homi-
eide was committed.
The trial opened with little or no
ceremony and there was distinct evil
dence Of a slackening of public inter-
est. Admittance to the court room
was vigorously restricted and all day
long there were vacant benches in the
curtailed quarters given over to spec
tators. The only women allowed to be
present are the members of the de-
PENDANTS family and newspaper
writers. Artists, who were barred af
ter the first few days of the first trial,
were allowed to sketch to their hearts
content.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw was again the
center Of interest even to the exclu-
sion Of the defendant himself. She
was followed by throngs of curious
persons as she entered and left the
court house for the morning and after.
noon sessions. She did not attend the
night sitting. The long court hours
and the tedious monotony Of the re-
peated jury examinations proved In
tensely fatlguing.
Every possible convenience is to be
provided for the jurors who are to be
locked up throughout the trial. They
are to be CHARTERED In one Of the fash |
ionable hotels on Upper Broadway [
and luncheon is to be served at an
expensive downtown restaurant. The
Jury examinations did not develop
such a strong veil Of unalterable
opinion as was anticipated and many
Of the talesmen were excused on other
grounds than bias based upon the
Of extensive reports Of the !
irst trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
WOULD PlYIHf ARMY MORE
Annual Report Shows Rapid De-
crease in Regular Service.
Secretary TAFT Makes Strong Plea 70
Congress for Better condi-
tlons for Soldiers.

Washington, Jan, 7.--Secretary Taft
is a strong advocate Of increased pay
for the army and his annual report
Just sent to congress, completely dis
pels any doubt that may exist as to
the secretary's position. The report
shows rapid decrease In the serength
Of the regular army In recent years
(the loss last year being 4,428 mem
and the present need for officers to
replace those now detailed on recruit
ing duty as military instructors in
educational institutions. The secretary
declares that while many reasons
have been advanced to explain the
difficulty, a sufficient reason is to be
found In the inadequacy Of army pay.
II think 1t quite probable" he says,
that an increase in the pay Of the en-
listed men, including considerable ad.
ditional inducement for the men to
re-enlist and such reasonable increase
in the pay OF non-commissione Off
GERS as would stimulate men to re-
main In the service and to qualify
themselves for these higher positions,
would have d markedly beneficial ef-
feet upon the recruitment Of the
army"
So the secretary earnestly favors
the adoption for the army Of the naval
system, under which the president Is
authorized to fix the rates Of pay with.
In definite limits, as means Of OBJ.
tanning better discipline and high
er efficiency. He also recommends the
creation OF a general service corps
to relieve the soldiers Of the vast
amount of unmilitary work they are
now called upon to perform. In his
opinion, the military service should
be so attractive and desirable that 1t
will not be difficult to get and hold
the class of men needed for the en-
listed personnel, and to make army |
service a life work, as 1t used to be,
by offering rewards for proficiency
and greater increase Of pay for length
Of service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
FULL POWER FOR PRESIDENT
No Restrictions on Building Canal
and Governing Zone.


Washington, Jan. IA bill provid
ing for the government Of the Panama
canal zone, the construction Of the
canal, and for kindred purposes, was
introduced Monday by Representative
Mann Of Illinois. 1t provides, in brief,
that the canal Understanding five
miles from either side Of the canal and
three marine miles from each mouth
of the waterway--shall be governed
''by such persons as the president
shall from time to time appoint" that
the president shall cause the canal to
be constructed as a lock canal, suf-
ficient for the passage of the largest
vessels now In use, and shall cause
the construction Of safe and commo
'dious" harbor at the canal terminal,
land make such provision for the de-
Tense as may be necessary for the
safety and protection Of the canal and
harbors." The management Of the
Panama railroad Is placed In the presi-
dents hands, tentative to the acquire.
lnent Of that right. The bill author
Ices the president with the consent
Of the senate to appoint one chief en-.
glneer Of the canal zone and fix com.
pensatlon, duties, powers and relative
jurisdiction until such time as con-
gress may otherwise provide" One
clause OF the bill reads:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 7.-Thlngs vii
happen In Crawford county soon Il
the way Of enforcing the prohibltorl
law there. p. s. Jackson. attorney
general, appointed John MnFshall q
Topeka and George II elnazsi, o.
PiitsburE, assistant attorneys guneral
lsf caUford county. Nondag b haVl
direct charrs Of IA enlorcamrni n
lts rrrtItIInlI Nv ltera
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

st. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. 7.-Alvah H.
Clayton, past imperial potentate Of
the Shriners OF North America, win
leave in a special train to Tuesday
morning, accompanied by a party Of
shriners, for Mexico City where he
viii preside at the institution Of
AnAzeh temple. the first Mexican tenn
pie Of the Shrine of which President
DIaz of Mexico viii be a member.
President Diaz is a 33rd degree Mason
and was taken into the Shrine about
a year ago by Mr. Clayton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
A sueoessor 70 Precedent Jesse

st. Louis. Jan. IA. Ross Hill, dean
Of the college Of arts and sciences and
a director OF thu school Of education
at Cornell university was Monday
chosen president Of the University Of
Missouri, to succeed President Rich
ard H. Jesse, resigned. President
Jesse's resignation takes effect Sep
TENDER /. 1908. apd Dr. Hill assumes
ONCE Immediately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

New York. Jan. IA special grand
Jury to Investigate the administration
Of banking and other financial insti-
tutlons IN this city was EWorn IN
Monday. Its appointment was request
Cd By the district attorney aS q re-
suit Of charges Of misconduet By Ger
tain bankers made during TIE recent
financial troubles. Justice Bowling
Instructed ne Jury that thooe Who
havs violated ne nnanclal irnst ~
posed n hem should b. heia q
rfllol ftcannlftllIF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
TO Keep Women From Smoking.


New York, Jan. IAN ordinance
forbiddfng women to smoke In the
cafes, restaurants or other places Of
public entertainment was introduced
at the first meeting Of the new board
Of aldermen Monday by Councilman
Sullivan. It was referred to a com.
mittee and win have a public hearing.
The ordinance places maximum pen
atty Of a $25 fine and ten days i'm.
prisonment upon cafe proprietors, etc,
who permit women 10 use tobacco In
their establishments. The action OF a
Fifth avenue cafe in allowing women
to smoke on New Years eve, is given
as the cause Of the resolution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Washington. Jan. THE introduce
ton Of Senator Aldrich's financial bill
may be looked for IN the senate the
latter part Of this week and Il win
certainly be Introduced By the frst OF
NEXT week according 70 the Statement
Senator Aldrich made upon his arrival
a ne capitol Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
70 Prevent Them Carrying LIquor

Washington, Jan. I'LL Representa-
i've Sims OF Tennessee can prevent Il
no rural route mail carrier will be
permitted to carry knowingly. a pack
age Of intoxicating liquor. to or from
any one on the route and II he does
30 his action shall be deemed un
lawful and the offender shall be dealt
with according to such rules and regu
lations as the postmaster general
shall prescribe. The prohibition was
contained in two bills introduced b.
Mr.. Sims Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE monthly
statement Of collections Of internal
revenue shows that for the month Of
November. 1907. the receipts zen o.
s5,e36ooo as compared with Noveln-
Der. leot Spirits show the iarElIt
decrease being ffsi7.ooo. Tobacca
lhoW1 a decrease q f7io.eEl ard hrer
r.oal a. ineistls 81 f1I1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
New YORK Sold lee Coffee.

New York, Jan. ga report Of the
transactions of the coffee exchange
shows that there was sold through
the exchange during 1907, 1O,555,25O
bags of coffee, as against 1S,112,5QQ
bagH for the preceding year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

leg was peeled from the knee, my foot
was like q piece Of raw flesh, and I had
10 walk on crutches. l bought cake
Of Cuticura Soap. q box Of Cuticura
Ointment, and a bottle Of Cuticura
Pills. After the first two treatments
the swelling went down, and in two
months my leg Yves cured and the new
skin came on. The doctor could not
believe his own eyes when he saw that
Cuticura had cured me and said that
he would use Il for his own patients.
i used two cakes Of CuticuFa Soap,
three boxes Of Ointment, and i've bot
ties Of Resolvent, and have now been
cured over seven years, and but for
the Cutioura Remedies | might have
lost my life. have lots q grand
children. and they are frequent users
Of Cuticura. and / always recommend
Il TO the many people whom my busi-
ness brings to my house every day.
Mrs. Jean-Baptiste Renaud, clairyoy-
ant, 2T7. Montana st., Montreal, Qua,
Feb. 20, 1907"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Iowa Murderer Sentenced.

lies Moines, Ia, Jan. S.--Nineteen-
yesr-old Roy Howard, convicted Of
numbering Miss Martha Picray, on the
night of Nov. 20, was sentenced to
eight years in the penitentiary at
ADamosa Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
oklahoma Bank Looted.

F. Smith, Ark, Jan. S.--Robbers
early Thursday blew open the vault
Of the McCurtain State bank at Nc
Curtain, Ok, 40 miles from here, Sc
cured $4,000 in gold and silver and
escaped, leaving no clue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09


but failed to cure It.
My doctor had adj
vised me TO have my
leg cut of, but /
said / would try the
Cuticura Remedies
first. He said, "Try
them II you like, but
/ do not think they
will do any good. "
At this time nv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
soo.IsppInu acons.I.utI0naI RIuht.'

5ootlsgolnu Constitutional Right"
Augusta, Ca, Jan. 7.--Announce-
ment was made here Monday that
counsel has been employed to make
a test Of the constitutionality Of the
state prohibition law at the coming
term Of the circuit court probably
next week. A white man BY the name
Of Thomas Norris was arrested Sun
day night for selling bottled liquor in
half.uint Quantities He admitted the
charge and II IL stated will PLEAD
guilty and the case be appealed to the
supreme court Of the state on the
ground that he was exercising a con
stitntlonal right
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Gen. Guilds Third INAUGURATION.

Boston, Mass, Jan. S.--Curtis
Guild, Jr., was inaugurated Thursday
for third term as governor Of Mas
sachusetts. The oath having been
administered to Gov. Guild and Lieut.
Gov. Draper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
SUFFERED WITH
ECZEMA rs YEARS.
Limb Peeled and Foot Was Like
Raw Flesh Had to Use Clutches,
and Doctors Thought AmputatlOn
Necessary = Montreal Woman
Writes OfCure Seven Years Ago.
BELIEVES LIFE SAVED
BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

81 have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for a bad case Of
eczema on my leg. They did their best,