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The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
whaIshon. Morth MlIIIon..

A century ago. when whalebone was worth no more than ten cents a pound. few vessels brought any home. From lS44 to the outbreak of the civil war the output averaged about 2.s00. .o0o pounds annually. the greatest for one year being 5.es2. 300 pounds in 1853. and the price increased to one dollar . pound Since 1860 there has been a steady decrease in the output. The total amount of whalebone landed in America in the course of the nine teanth century exceeded 90.0o0. coo pounds. worth at the present market valuation about s4so.ooo 900. sum that would make the posssssor one of the richest men in the world. If not the richest of all
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
prsos rhs. cys.e,s nav. Brains.

William R. Travsrs, the famous stammering New York wit, once met at dinner a pompous Englishman who was doing the States He had let ters a-plenty attesting his importance
 letters from Gladstone. Dilke. Sails bury and Churchill He had talked everybody tired before the dinner be gan. and Travers saw visions of . bad meal when he discovered the Eng lishman to be his neighbor at table. There was never stop to the fellows tongue. When the oysters were brought on he began: Now, it Is a question whether or not the oyster has brains; scientists dispute the idea" "T-t-t-they certainly have some" retorted Traysrs. Your proof, sir" challenged tho Briton. eager fo~ argument. "W-ah-ah-why. sir. the o-o- oyster knows h-hah-how to shut up."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
A Pioneer oreh.rd Maker.

Johnny Appleseed." who was John Chapman of Ohio, while the middle states were still the far west, sought out the best way in which he could help his fellows Believing that the meager dietary of the pioneer milf. lated against health and efficiency, he fixed upon plan which. put into exc cution, would bring joy and help to the settlers. He spent many years in traversing all the region about the Ohio valley, in sowing wild and fertile land with the seeds of fruit, especially of apples The trees grew apace and their fruit formed the one sole luxury upon the table of the pioneer. Many an orchard today growing upon the rich land of the prairies is the re suit of the largess of that royal hearted humanitarian. His native state Is about to erect monument In his memory.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
BRITISH NAVAL ACCIDENT.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Sunk and ss
 Men and One Officer Lost

Portsmouth, Eng, Apr. s.--Tnlrty' six men, including Lieut.. Middleton, the commander of the torpedo boat de stroyer. Tiger, lost their lives in the collision off the Isle of Wight Thurs day night between that vessel and the British cruiser Berwick.
 The vessels belong to the Ports mouth division of the British Home fleet and were engaged in night man euvers in the channel while on their way to Portland. The night was very dark and the Berwick was steaming slowly. When the destroyer attempt ed to cross the big cruisers bow she was caught mfdships and cut in hall with knife-like precision, sinking al. most immediately The deck crew. who were dressed in heavy oil skins and boots. went down with the vessel. not having time 10 free themselves from these heavy encumbranees- Ot the 22 men who were rescued most of them were engineers and stokers who, having light clothing, were able to keep themselves anoat until boats from other ships which were imme- diately launched. picked them up.
 The collision occurred at s:10 Thurs day night. The ships were maneuver- ing without lights. It Is believed that several of the men were killed by the impact. Tugs were dispatched to the scene of the disaster at daylight Fri. day and divers made an attempt to recover the bodies of the men who were drowned.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
THREE=BRAKEMEN
 LAW TO THE COURT
Prosecuting Attorney Lewis Rhoton Files Suit Against the Iron Noun tain Railroad, Alleging Viola
 tion of New Law.

Little Rock, April 5.-The Iron Mountain railroad at least will have 10 show cause to the state why it should not be fined for not carrying three brakemen on freigut trains of more that 25 cars running distance of more than 50 miles. The last legisla- ture provided sncb an ac,, but within the past few days the Iron Mountain has issued an order to disregard the law and drop the third brakeman.
 The fact was called to the at- tentior Of the Arkansas Railroad Commission uuofficially, but the first official action was begun yes terday, not by the railroad com mission, but by the state itself, through Lewis Rhoton, prosecut- ing attorney.
 In behalf of the state and against the railroad company, he filed suit yestarday in the Sec ond division of the circuit court, alleging that on March 31 of this year the company operated a train of more than 25 cars for a distance of more than 50 miles with only two brakemeu. The company, for the alleged offense, is declared to be indebted to the state in the sum of sl,000. The complaint does not state over what division the train was oper- ated. It does state, however, that only two brakemen were on the train alluded to in the com plaint.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
First Shipment of Strawberries.

The first shipment of straw berries of the season went through Mena last week eu route to Kan sas City. The train was brought into Meua from Texarkana by Conductor John Williamson and Engineer Jake Thennis, making the run in four and one-half hours. The train was taken north by Conductor Orr and Eu- gineer Watts, reaching Stilwell after run of five and oue-half hours. The berries were grown at Tyler, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
RATHER A NEAT COMPLIMENT.
Answer That Probably Brought Both
 Bushes and Forgiveness.

It was at Montauk Point. after our soldiers had returned from Cuba, and the hospitals were crowded with sick and wounded, that the ladies visited them daily. carrying delicacies of every kind. and doing all they could to cheer and comfort the suffering.
 It happened one day that pretty young woman of 16 vas endeaVoring to cheer those around her. when she overheard a soldier exclaim. "Oh. Lordi"
 Thinking to rebuke him for his pro fanity, she said:
 Didn't I hear you call upon the name of the Lord l am one of His daughters. Can l ask Him anything for your
 Looking up into her bright. cheerful countenance. he replied: T reckon you can. miss!"
 What is it you wish." she asked
 Raising his eyes to hers, he ex- tended his hand. and said: ''YoG might ask Him to make me His son -law."-Harper's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
strlet sabbath k.eplnn.

Prescott, the historian, possessed a quiet and quaint humor Mme. Nj. s. Van de Velde gives an instance of 1t in Random Recollections Mir. Pres colt was taking a foreign visitor for walk in Boston Common one Sun. day
 The special object of the stroll was to see the fountain in the frog pond. When the two arrived at the spo, they found the water shut off.
 "oh, said Prescott. disconsolatey, by way Of apology. T knew little boys were not allowed to play on the Sabbath, but did not know that foun saias, were not permitted 10 do so.~
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Would Tax Tobacco Taas.

Washington, Apr. 4.--A hearing was begun Thursday before the house ways and mean. committee on bill intro duced by MT. Tawney (Minn.) chair man of the appropriations committee 10 impose an internal revenue tax. O. two cents on every prize coupon given away with tobacco. cigars. cigarettes. or snun sold in packages in the United States. The bill is aimed at the so- called tobacco trust and it's purported design is to remove the gift coupon as a weapon to crush competition.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Committee Has Received Options on Twelve Acres and Will Close
 Deal at Once.
The Inducements to Exhibitors Will Be Greater This Year Than
 Ever Before.
PREMIUM LIST SOON READY
Every Citizen Present at the Meeting Enthusiastic Over the Good Start
 Made and Ready to Push.

Responding to the announce meut iu The Star that there would be meeting Friday night to consider steps toward getting ready for Meua's Twelfth Annual Fair and Celebration, there was a good turnout of live business men and enthusiastic citizens at Elks hall. Hal l.. Norwood, president of the Fair Association, presided.
 The most important business before the meeting was the re port of the committee on perma- ucnt grounds, composed of F. N. Hancock, Dr. J. K. Davis. Eugene Cox, T. J. Clayton, Dan Watkins and c. l.. Lochridge.
 Mir. Hancock, speaking for the committee, explained tho work that had been done and that the committee agreed as a unit that the best grounds to be had were those just south of the railroad opposite the culvert, about two blocks east of the depot, compris- ing iu all twelve acres, the piece being $1, 800. Options had been secured on the land and the con- mittee proposes to raise the money among a few business men, buy the land and give if to the Far Association free of cost so long as 1t is desired for the purpose of holding fairs. This committee will also arrange for buildings and improvements, and 1t can we'll be said that no set of men ever took more lively interest in the work than these. Their work has been arduous and is just begun.
 J. W. Edwards for the com mittee on premium list. reported that the work was practically completed. The premiums are larger than ever before. It is ex- pected to be ready for the printers in few days.
 A committee on printing and advertising was chosen, composed of V. w. St. John, II. F. Robie and NJ. w. Lindsay.
 Every action taken seemed to have the unanimous approval of all present, and all seemed assured that the fair this year would be the best ever held.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
ACQUIRED PAIR OF TROUSERS.
Insane Prisoner Was Nude When Es-
 caped. bat Is Found Clothed.

Hot Springs, April Paul Crawford, an insane man, who escaped from the county Jail along with six other prisoners one night last week, while the building was on fire, has been returned here from Benton and is again behind the bars. Crawford was nude when be escaped, but when ap- prehended near Lonsdale he had on a pair of trousers and was car ryiug shirt in his hands. Craw- ford was originally committed to prison for shooting and wouuding a local policeman, who attempted 10 arrest him.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
lis Dear Old Mother

My dear old mother, who is now eighty three years old, thrives on Flee tric Bitters, writes w. B. Brunsou. of Dublin, Ga. tSha has taken them Tor about two years and enjoys an excellent appetite, feels stronc and sleeps well.N That's the way Electric Bitters affect the aged, and the same Eappy results follow in all cases of female weakness and general debility.
 Weak, puny children too, are greatly strengthened by them. Guarauteafl also for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, by Jackson Drug Co. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Cured of Rheumatism

Mir. Wm. Henry Of Chattanooga. Tenn, had rheumatism in his left arm. ''Ihe strength seemed to have gone out of the muscles so that it was use- less for work, he says. 'I applied Cnanberlain's Pain Balm and wrap- ped the arm in flannel at night, and 10 my relief l found that the pain grad. uaiy leftme and the strength returned Ln three weeks the rheumatism had disappeared and has not since re- turned. z 1T troubled with rheumatism try few applications of Pain Balm. You are certain to be pleased with the relief which it affords. For saIe by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Bryan win No. Attend

Des Moines. la. Apr. 4.-William Jennings Bryan will not be present in New York 10 attend either of the Jef- ferson Day banquets to be held there on the night of April i3. While at the banquet given in his honor Mr. Bryan teiegraphed President Fox of the New York Democratic club that he could not be present, This puts an end 10 the controversy between the two factions. both Of which claimed Mir. Bryan as the speaker on that date.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Flood at cin.innssi.

Cincinnati, O.. Apr 4-Fir the third time in six weeks the Ohio river at this point has gone above flood stage. The rise which is limited practically to the territory south of Point Pleas. ant, came from heavy rains along the hanawa, Guyandotte, Big Sandy and Licking rivers. However the limited area of these rains was considered an evidence that the food would speedily recede. The water reached 53.7 Fri day morning, stage which ordinarily compels abandonment of the Grand Central passenger station. but the rail roads are still able to use the trackr.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Refused a Federal Job.

Washington. Apr. 4.-John Mitchell. former president of the United Mine Workers of America, called on Presi- dent Roosevelt Friday and on leaving the White House said that the presi- dent offered him the position of special commissioner to study and report upon labor conditions on the Panama canal zono. Mir Mitchell said he was unable to accept the offer. ss 1t was neces- sary for him to recover hls health be- fore he could take up work of any kind. He said that he had no settled plans, everything being dependent up on his health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
A Criminal Attack

on an inofIensive citizen is frequently made in that apparently useless little tube called the appendix. It's gen orally the result of protracted consti- patton, following liver torpor. Dr. Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver prevent appendicitis, and estab- fish regular habits of the bowels. 9 cents at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
The syrian clnarstt. Llnh..r.

For lighting their cigarettes the ma tive population of Turkey uses a kind of fusee manufactured in Syria in Austria. It consists of brown paper impregnated with saltpetre. each strip of which Is perforated so that it may be torn easily into small slips, and is provided with & match head. About ss0.O00 worth is Import. ed each year.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09

have appoir q Pope Bros. as selling agents in Mena for shingles manufactured al my mill east of town. These shingles will be stored in Mena iu large quantities and will be sold at the low price of $i.2s per thousand. Parties buying shingles at the mill will be charged Ei.I0 per thousand. Jerry Bain,
 Ss7 , vii the Shingle Man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Wreck, In San Franora.o Bay.

What melancholy sight the bottom of San Francisco bay must present A diver recently told of going down to the City of Chester, sunk many years ago at the mouth of the harbor by one of the large China steamers He descended with stout heart and q mind lured to the tragedies of the sea, but when he saw two sisters of charity sleeping quietly in their berths. and nearby man on his knees, sway Ing back and forth with the motion of the tide. and a dim. mysterious light over all the somber objects. his heart failed him and he gave the signal to be hauled above. The San Rafael lies there. too She went down In 1901. sent to tho bottom by collision with another steamer in the fog. The relentless tido runs over her cozy cabIns and beautiful stairway, dark with the passage of time.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Hard to est Lana Fraud Jury.

Washington, Apr. 4.-Considerable difficulty was experienced Friday ia getting jury for the trial of John A. Benson, Frederick Hyde. Jos. T. Shy der and Henry F. Dimond. charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States out of land concessions in the pacific coast states. The entire morn ing was consumed in & fruitless at tempt to get a jury.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Out cf Sight.

'sOut of sight, out of mind,n is an old saying which applies with special force to a sore, burn or wound that's been treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's out of sight, out of mind and out of existence. Piles too, and chilblains disappear under it's healing influence. Guaranteed by Jackson Drug Co. 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
Chamberlain's congh Remedy
 Aids Nature.

Medicines that aid nature are aI- ways most effectaal. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. IL allays the cough, relieves tha lungs. aids expectoration, opens the secrs- tions, and aids nature in restoring the system 70 healthy condition. Thous- ands have testified Co it's superior ex- eelience. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
IA Pound a Week

al least, is what young baby ought to gain in weight. Does yonrs2 If not there's something wrong with its digestion. Give it McGee's Baby Elixir and it win begin gaining at once. Cures stomach and bowel troubles, aids digestion. stons fretful- ness, good for teething babies. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold Dy Jackson Drug Co
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
For Sale l2O Acres Good Uulapd

under a good new rail fence sx- eept about fifteen acres, forty acres in timber; two sets of houses; two good wells of water: good orchard; located three miles east of Mena. Call ou w. Nj
 Williams, Mens, Ark. l2 st
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09

40 acres 2s miles southwest of Mena; IF acres branch bottom in cultivation. balance gOod timber: good house, barn and henhouse: hue spring. A bargain at S4sO Cal on place or write ]. R. Wood. Mena, Ark. 17lt w2t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-09
ORGANIZATION OF
 CENTRAL COMMITTEE
C. H. Jett Elected Chairman and R. G. Shaver, IT,. Secretary County Convention Meets and Selects
 Delegates to Conventions.

A meeting of the New Demo cratic Central Committee was held atthe court house in this city Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with eighteen members of the committee represented.
 ca motion, which carried, c. A. Smith and Mark Whayne were elected temporary chairman and secretary.
 Motion by J. P. Logan that w. [. Vaudiver, K. A. Rowe and J. D. Combs be appointed a com mittee on credentials. After the report of this committee officers of the committee were elected as follows:
 Chairman-C. H. Jett, Wickes.
 Vice Chairman-W. B. Barton, Cove.
 Secretary-R. c. Shaver, IT,, Mena.
 There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to call of the chairman.
 County Convention.
 At 1:30 p. m., the delegates to the county convention met at the court house for the purpose of selecting delegates to the State, Congressional, Railroad Com mission, Judicial and Senatorial conventions.
 The convention was organized by electing c. A. Smith, chair man Mark Whayne, secretary.
 On motion, which carried, a committee composed of Mark Whayne, ]. D. Shaver aud ]. D. Combs were appointed to select the delegates to the State couven- ton and the following men were selected: James D. Shaver, Mark Whayne, Dr. w. P. Parks. K. NJ. Quigley, c. A. Smith, Eugene Cox and J. I. Alley.
 Alternates selected were, John H. Hamilton, G. l.. Lochridge, Dr. w. c. Vandiver, w. Prickett, Mark P. Olney, Dr. J. K. Davis and w. 1. Mckinney.
 Delegates to the Congressional convention are M. P. Olney, w. Pickett, J. I. Alley, E. J. Lun- dy, E. Ii. Barton, s. J. Garner and l.. B. Purvis.
 To the Judicial convention, Nj. P. Olney, W. N. Martin, w. I. Green, K. A. Rowe, E. H. Poe, C. H. Jett and K. s. Edwards.
 Congressional committeeman Mark F. OIuey.
 Judicial conmitteeman-Mark F. Oluey.
 Chancery committeemau-W. Prickeit.
 K. R. Commission committed man-R. G. Shaver, IT.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
How Bicycles Lost Out.

Col Albert A. the
bicycle
Ampfying
brand of
and bestm
of
durability
machines
had
great extent they formed gigantic
OF
The absence of advertising the the
in the that day
The Col to the
a
nsanty brough before
a desueu
tina
in
modern American
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
TRANSFER.

TRANSFER.
Hullo, Central! Give me the Blue
Barn. please.
Hullo! is this the Blue Barn?
Yes.
Do you move?
Yes. We have the largest dray in
town. Same charge per load as 9TH
er barns.
LIVERY.
Fine driving horses; speedy, gem
tie and pleasant. Swell buggies-
two and three seaters for the whole
family. Gentle saddle ponies.
BOARD.
We will feed and care for your
horse by the day, week or month
at reasonable rates.
All departments given our person
al attention.
j. @. & j. w. MILNE,
THE BLUE BARN.
Phone Junction 22S. 3Is Colorado.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
Caldwell & BIaiSdelI
Realty Company
$40 Main IT. Phone Red Is a
GREAT STRAIN

Have you ever figured what an
immense amount of work your eyes
have to do? Every moment you are
awake you use them steadily.
1t Is not much wonder that a small
error of refraction causes pain and
headaches. The wonder is that such
eyes can last or see at ALL
Have CHAS. GASHO. Oph. d. in
the Margery- building. examine your
eyes for errors of refraction. You
will be surprised at the amount of
relief you will get.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
The Caldwell Walker
RI ROOMlI UNION
W. BLOCK

We've gotten into the habit of do
ting high plumbing at low grade pri
ces Call and see. ]. 4. Mckenzie.
645 Colorado avenue; phone Red
ts1.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
Wish ,WeIMight Be Celebrating.

% To-day the town of pasad the thrifty
@ ne a s3 il Is + Sssss
Ssss the sps fgs9's
ss'
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y ana % we're @
$3.50 SSs ssss
h @ hscosS @ and
aGRTFun eE2 THAHR T % T
% @ SA may sasssa Of the a as
& w resofe until M build
f as ID the sgs e OF @o
the Elm mountain oS
ass Pres n5@ 9' a'is sss
m@ a % 81 are Now % esd in n e aa
g00a " % bit oesgg any the @ question 3 @ Rnpyop
Democrats Den % working for m ann
sasR s a sa si @s s sas sess ns q
n' ''''S '0" winch
rs'9e me ass s. s ] ssass
ay Say "5Ht 6as % last s o oe hSn Sn
T. n sSthgs thd the
years mas set his tongue v'ssns
paving % % makes s% 1 Rs as ssrss a Sa4s STANDS I'D @
upon Grand on @ pto @ w @ sGpq b have be
sUaned ap slp ar en as S
.us @ ssse % s not s s .ss
goos S@es he whole % as wan % sy
SSs s s'l'ss sss do s s'ss criminal
clearly demonstrated today
A of
leading
IN celeb
There little said these
Frequently is the pathway
with the washing of their dirty fam
Mckee of
habt
Counting wndfal
a
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geAli the
the by hanging the TO he
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

We are closing out line Of good
horse blankets and lap robes. You
ran get - bargain at HATS.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

We Install conprete path room
equipment. j. E. Mckenzie, 545 Col
'rado avenue. Phone Red 151.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
Grand Opening;
. Sale -
on
Rubber HoSe......

5000 feet of new hose just re-
ceived direct from factory. all of
which will be placed on sale this
week.
If your old hose is about ''played
out" better take advantage of this
sale.
1,500 feet " Inch Gem Hose,
ply, guaranteed for season, per
foot, 10 cents.
1000 feet " inch Montauk extra
heavy duck ply; an exceptionally
good hose for the money; per foot.
12 cents.
500 feet " Inch Meteor cotton
hose; fully warranted; per foot, 13
cents.
$500 feet " inch Whirlpool full
5-ply duck; fully warranted; per
foot, Is cents.
With proper care this Whirlpool
hose will last from 5 to years.
FREE! With every so feet of
hose we will give you your choice
of nozzle or lawn sprinkler.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

Early stE-xeeks potatoes for seed
at McOp0ccA's.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

Large sweet organges. 25c per
dozen 1T Hilbert & Ricks
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

We are reliable. You can depend
on us. Our work is the very best.
Phone us your wants.-The Suitor-
ium.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

of
dinner
at
whether
coal contained in the undeveoped
rate Ne7,Ae
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17
Money
Makers

10. 20 and 4O-acre Tracts on Or
chard Mesa.
10 acres;- ;-,3 acres bearing orchard;
4 acres young trees: acres al
falfa: 3 miles from city. SO, 500
40 acres: 25 acres alfalfa; 3-room
house: good land. 5000
I40 acres; 80 acres alfalfa. bar
gain mt $4,000
81 acres; plowed and levelled, $4,000
10 acres: full bearing orchard:
best commercial fruit.
81 acres: IL acres in best win
ter apples: Groom house: good
cellar. etc. A bargain.
acres: near city; fine land.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

The Mckees of
perhaps the wife
Hart Mckee beget
as to their "
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

vtriied led brick seems to be the prevailing
traffic with vtrifd brick material
tof
be carefully
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

Counting wndfa
busnes
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

The sooner the state get Alia the foul dago mt
he way by hanging the better for he state.
The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17

There little said
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The daily sentinel., 1908-03-17


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