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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

This is especia71y notieeaBss - "The
Wolf Clan" 1t Is a moonlight seeN
Of an Indian camp. The mystery of
the moonlight, with all its subtle and
varying charms OF color, is enhanced
by the blanketed forms moving about
like specters OF the night. The
witchery of the scene and its power
of touching a respondent chord of
sympathy and feeling will make this
picture long rest in the minds Of art
lovers as an important picture.
Again this same sentiment is found
in "a Gift for Her Brave picture
represents a young squaw seated in
the tepee, holding in her arms her
young papoose, patiently awaiting the
return of her brave. This is a fire.
light scene. The color is rich and lu-
minous the grace of the seated figure,
the simplicity of the pose, the texture
of the gown and the richness OF the
colors in their depth, make q very
charming picture.
I'm the Death Spirit" Mr.. Sharp
again strikes a chord of human SYM
pathy-death, a universal sorrow. II
represents a squaw seated on the floor
of her tepee, her head bowed in grief,
alone with her dead and her sorrow,
Mr.. Sharp has not painted the hor-
ror Of death; he has most POLITICALLY
rendered the burden Of an unmiti-
gated grief, One almost pauses with
bated breath before this picture, as
in the presence of death.
The spirit of his landscape is pure
and simple. He is not a painter OF
ideal scenery, but a painter Of ma
ture, Interpreting her moods with true
poetic feeling. He selects his scenes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12
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ords of fast disappearing race.
Fhey are not pretty pictures, but
truthful records of the Indian as he
is today, a half-savage, half-civilized
being. Mr., Sarp paints the Indian as
he is--thc most romantic and super
stitious being on earth.
There are also a number of i'm
portant canvases depicting scenes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12
PAINTERS BLUNDERS
Reckless Franks Played With
Heavenly Bodies.
IMPossIBILITlEs IN NATURE.

A Rainbow Depicted Wrong Side Out
and Moons In Positions and Forms
That Could Not Occur - Amusing
Anaehronisms by Old Time Artists.
That artists, like authors, should
commit many errors of fact Is hardly
cause for wonder. Rather, 1t Is as
tonishing that they are not found Of
tener at iault In view of the great
variety Of knowledge required In their
work. Despite this, however there Is
no manner Of excuse for certain alb
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

from Indian ceremonies and festlvi-
ties. The Indian is a slave to supersti-
ton. His ceremonies are characterized
by great dignity and seriousness, and
there is always displayed a deep re-
ligious sentiment. As Millet imbued his
paintings Of the French peasants with
the feeling Of sublime devotlon,s so does
spring reverence In his lndlan scenes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12
dish and ate fI'Gm it with their fingers.
.-Pittsburg Post.
Politically Speaking.

"Shall | see your fatherF
ooh, no." said the politicians dangh'
ter. Necessary TO a choice. one"
"Then am the groom electp
'You are And, Harold"-
"Yes, dear"
'g shall expect you TO keep some OF
these prediction promises you've been
making, kansas City Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

Walter-Tsa or coffee, sir? Guest
Well, If that was tea you gave me yes
terday, bring coffee; IL it was coffee,
bring me tea, and n 1t was a mixture
of tea and coffee think I'll try ehoco'
late.-Pathfnder. t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

the Museum OF Fine Arts, Forest
Park The collection is interesting to
tHe student OF ethnology, because Mr.
Sherps pictures tell of the red mans
life as II is today, plcturlng him in
his environment. never seeking pic
tuTesque effects at the sacrifice of
truth--interesting TO the artist be-
cause of his technical skill and pure
color-and interesting to the art lover
and laymen because of the poetry of
the landscape and the charm Of the
stories told of the real life and per-
sonality of the Indian
= OF the small group OF American
artists who have gained fame and
name as Indian painters, Mr.. Sharp
Ii the most widely known. Although
he enjoys the reputation OF being onS
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

NE OF the most uni
versally popular art
exhibitions ov er
shown in st. Louis
Is that OF j. II.
Sharp. the Indian
painIer of Cincin-
natl. now on exhibit
in Gallery No. is of
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-12-12

What has become of the old fashion
ed man who was satisfied with good
liylngg" -Atchison Globe.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
MAY CROP REPORT.
Condition of Winter Wheat Was S9
 Per Cent on May 1.

Washington, May 9-The depart ment of agriculture in it's summary of the May crop report issued Friday places the total area of winter wheat standing on May 1 to be harvested at 29,751 900 acres, which is over Az per cent, or 1,31S,O00 acres less than the area reported as sown last fall, and 5.s per cent or 1,619000 acres more than the area of winter wheat harvested last year.
 The average condition of the grow ing winter wheat on May. 1 was S9 per cent of normal, as compared with 913 per cent on April l and S29 per cent on May 1, 1907
 In rye the average condition of the crop was 9O.3 per cent of a normal, as compared with S9.1 on April 1 and SS per cent on May 1, 1907.
 Of the total acreage of the spring blowing contemplated, 66.S per cent is reported as actually completed up to May 1, as compared with 71.5 per cent at the corresponding date last year. Of spring planting SAT per cent was completed on May 1 against 47 per cent on May l, 1907
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
DESPITE THEIR POVERTY.
Residents of Sunny Naples Seem
 Never to Repine.

It is estimated that a quarter of 8 million people in Naples live from hand to mouth. and there are hundreds of children who subsist out of the gar bage boxes, and who sleep in churches and on doorsteps
 The taxes in Italy to provide war ships and to keep the nation on war footing with the other powers are really stupendous. There is tax on everything. says the Delineator-g grain in the field, fruit on the vine, old bot ties. Fuel and foodstuffs are very dear-only labor is cheap For the very poor, meat is luxury unheard of and even macaroni Is too dear to be in- dulged in often There are any nun. Der of perambulatiag street kitchens, where various kinds of soup, cakes and fruits are sold in portions costing one cent. And yet these people seem very happy. Bands of musicians are always playing in the streets: the guitar and the mandolin are to be heard everywhere-or the boats, in the hotels-and the stranger Is lulled to sleep by a soft serenade under his balcony
 The story teller thrives in Naples. as there are so many idlers there. He collects little crowd around him and proceeds in the most dramatic way, gesticulating wildly and working his face into the most excruciating ex- pressions, to relate stories of ad- venture or other events, much to the ediiication of his hearers, who, to show their appreciation, are often be- trayed into giving a sou which might have been better spent for bread or polenta.
 The public letter writer is another street dignitary of importance, and in great demand, especially with timid and buxom maids of all work. who have themselves neglected to learn the art of writing. Of such the public let ter writer holds all tho secrets of their loves and is often their adviser as well as amanuensis.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
HARVESTER TRUST HEARING.
President Mccormick Tells of the Or
 aanization of the Company.

President Mccormick Tells of the Or
 ganization of the Company.
 Jefferson City, Mo, May 9.-Cyrus H. Mccormick, president of the Inter national Harvester Companies of America and New Jersey. Friday com pleted his testimony before Special Commissioner Brace in the hearing of the custer suit instituted by the at torney general.
 Mir Mccormick told further of the organization of the International liar vester Company of New Jersey. He said that of the $120.000,0 900 capital stock, S20.o00.000 was contributed by J. P Morgan & Co, of New York, and the other $l00,000, 900 by five harvest CT companies whose property was sold 10 the company and was appraised at s7G.000,000 He said the company had expended $15,O00O since 1902 in bet terments. and that dividends. amount ing to s22,2O0.0O0. had been paid in the past five years by the New Jersey company.
 Mir Mccormick said the Internation- al Harvester Company of America had not paid any dividends, but has sur plus of $400.000 He further stated that prices remained the same after the merger fin 1902 until this year when again an increase of per cent had been made for the selling price for 1908. He agreed to furnish all pa pers that Attorney General Hadley may require in the hearing
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Dental Work On Hippopotamus.


 New York, May With a crowbar, a kitchen scrubbing brush and buck ct filled with antiseptic solution, Pete" a hippopotamus at the Bronx Geological gardens was cured of the tooth ache. The hippopotamus had been restless, as if from pain and an examination disclosed that one of his teeth about the size of granite block had become decayed. pr. S. Reed Blair, the zoo's physician, procured a crowbar, picked the tooth of the ami nal and with a scrubbing brush swabbed the cavity with an antiseptic solution. The hippopotamus gave no
 rouble during the operation and as a reward for his good behavior, will ioon have his tooth filled.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
RISING IN BOYS ESTIMATION.
Drummer's Gifts Caused Rapid Ad-
 vancement in Titles.

Titles have their value in the south. Here, boyl' said the drummer as he handed dollar bill to the bellboy at the hotel in Atlanta, take dime out of this for bringing up that ice water"
 Yes, cap'n." answered the boy as he saluted
 And. by the way, boy continued the drummer, If you will go down and get me more letter paper you may keep a quarter out of that dollar"
 Right away, majah;. right away! I'll shuah bring you that ah sta shnery," replied the boy, as he bowed low
 And, while think of it, boy" re- marked the knight of the grip, If you can bring out my trousers and hayo them pressed and back here inside Of an hour you can keep half dollar of that dollar"
 "Ah suttinly can do dat ah same, colonel-'deed ah kini" quickly replied the youth as he turned to go toward the door.
 Wait minute now. boy" Mir. Samples said as he walked over to his trunk, If you can take out this suit and have it pressed and back here in time for me to go to the Bijou to- night I'll let you keep every cent of that dollar"
 General" said the boy, his eyes bulging out of their sockets, '1'll do dat shuah, general, or give you all dat money back IN Y. Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
For Sale or Trade.

A fiue l60-acre sandy land farm in Red River county, Texas, seven miles from railroad and one mile from store, gin aud mill, post office, school and church. Two sets of good houses, barns, COW sheds, orchards, cisterus. good well, etc. 75 acres in cultivation, well improved. 40 acres in finest sandy creek bottom. $3,000, part cash; or would trade for a well improved farm within five miles of Mena CT Cove, Ark. For fur ther particulars sec or write J. T. Heath, Mena, Ark, Route No. I. 39lt l7 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Can Sec the Stomach work

Munich, May 2-The problem of d. rect observation of the interior of tho human stomach during life has been solved by Dr. Riehl. according to 2 medical weekly The method em- ployed includes the passing of a double tube through the esophagus to the stomach. the inner tube being fitted with small electric bulb. Water is passed by means of a subsidiary at tachment through the outer tube, fill ing the stomach. The light is then turned on. permitting, the medical paper says. the closest observation Of the movements of the organ. The pa per records this as an important ad- vance which will permit Of closer study of cancer of the stomach and other internal maladies.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Gen chaffee's Brother Dead.

Kansas City. May 8.-Major o. P. Chaffee, who was an officer in the Con- federate army and a brother of Lieut.. General Adna R. Chaffee, U. s. A. (retired), of Los Angeles, died at his home here Thursday of kidney trouble, aged 70 years. Major Chaffee in the Civil war was stan officer and was connected with the commissary depart ment part of the time and later saw service with the Twentieth Alabama regiment. He was acquainted with Longstreet. Bragg and Wheeler Ma jor Chaffee had lived in Kansas Cit7 for the past IS years. He leaves widow here lnterment win be at Mount Washington. Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
ARE LEARNING TO DRINK MILK.
Only Lately Have the Japanese Even
 Tolerated the Beverage.

Japan is learning to drink milk. A Japanese newspaper says of the phe nomenon. There was time when milk was regarded in Japan with the same abhorrence as cheese is in China, especially the pungent and strong smelling variety. Recent statis- tics, however, show that time has worked a great change In this respect and milk and butter are now in great favor in Japan. Whereas 25 years ago not more than one or two per cent. of the persons visiting a European restaurant or eating European meal at friends home would have thought of touching butter, fully 40 or 50 per cent. now eat it with a relish. They are, however, quite content to do without it.
 "As to dairy farms, they have in- creased notably in recent years. Thirty or 40 years ago milk was abhorred. The average Japanese could not in duce himself to drink it. But to-day many household consumes one or two bottles of milk daily partly be- cause people have come to like it and partly because the doctors have recom- mended it as unique and wholesome beverage.
 "'Milk halls, too, are now quite numerous. Butter will probably take much longer to come widely into vogue, because of it's responsiveness. A pound of fresh butter costs at least one yen t49.S cents gold) in Tokyo to- day. an extremely high price for Japan"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
CoNIMTSSIoNERS SALE-

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suanee Of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court Of Polk county made and entered on tho 23rd day of March, 1908, in certain cause fNo. 352), then pending therein between II. $. John son. complainant, and c. E. Phillips and ---- Phillips, defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said court will offer for sale at public yen- due to the highest bidder, at the south 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 Thursday, the 2lst day of May the following described real estate, to-wit: Northeast quarter of northeast quarter, section I, township : south, range 90 west, in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required 10 execute q bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale un- til paid and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the pay ment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day April, 1908. w. |. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
SAVED FROM THE SEA
sEvENTY-TWo MEN RESCUED AF. TER FACING DEATH FOR 24
 HOURS NEAR NEW YORK.
TIE PETER RICEMERS GOING ID PIECES
Great German Steel Vessel Will Be a Total Loss--A Trying Experience for Long Island Life Savers-Rescue Came After Hope Had Been Aban. doned.

New York, May 9.-Seventy-two men who for more than 24 hours had been facing death in the raging sea near Fire Island, were rescued from the crumbling hulk of the big German ship Peter Rickmers early Friday. The rescue was effected after one of the most trying experiences the life say. CTS on this coast have ever been called on to face No less than dozen times hope of saving the men on the doomed ship was all but abandoned, and it was only the easing of the gale and terrific sea that made rescue possible, Fortunately not a man was lost and 1t Is believed that not one of them suffered any permanent harm as a re suit of their long fight against death. The great steel ship, one of the finest sailing vessels that ever rode the sea, is a total wreck Her bow and stern have been completely torn off by the waves, her masts were ripped out, her deck houses and bridge swept away and she is full of water. She is lying far back on the bar and it is unlikely even that any effort will be made to tow her to deep water again.
 The Rickmers struck the sandbar about ten miles from Fire Island April 30, while bound out from New York for Europe. At first it was believed that she would be floated without diff. ficulty, but as the wind continued and she. drove farther and farther on the shelving bar her position became se- rious Even then, when the wind de. creased it was believed that she would ter a portion of her cargo of case oil had been jettisoned A large force of wreckers were set at the task and ex- cellent progress was being made up to last Tuesday night, when a great storm broke on the coast The wind increased so rapidly and the sea as- sumed such proportions that the wrecking tugs standing by were forced to fee for their own safety, leaving behind on the ship 39 salvagers. who had been working on the cargo. and 33 of the crew of the Rickmers As the storm increased the waves drove the big vessel steadily back on the bar. One by one her masts went by the board and, surging over the crum. bling hulk, threatened to sweep every living thing on board into the sea Life savers on the beach sent lines to the Rickmers, but before a single man could be hauled ashore the ropes parted. The storm continued to grow in intensity and the plight of the men on the wrecked ship became more des- perate. Five crews from life saving stations were on the beach, but surf boats were useless in the sea and the only hope was in the subsistence of the storm or the shooting of lines over the ship.
 Early Friday morning the storm had subsided sufficiently to permit the wreckers on board the ship to launch their boats and they landed unaided Then line was sent to the wrecked ship, and the crew of the ship was brought ashore.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
Oklahoma Rate Hearino

Oklahoma City. Ok, May 2-Protest from livestock, grain. coal and lumber dealers of Oklahoma against the al legged discrimination by the railroads in this state were being heard Thurs. day before Special Examiners w. E. Lamb and c. D. Drayton for the Inter. state commerce commission. The cases are being prosecuted by Attor ney General Chas. ]. West and his as. sistant. C. w. Henshaw. Those tests. flying before the commission declare that not only have unfair rates and discriminations been in existence for some time but that the shipper Is pay ing rate of at least 30 per cent high CT than those of adjoining states. Several prominent lumber. grain and coal operators were before the com mission and the hearing will probably consume the entire week.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
cnMM1ssInNERts sAIE.

Notice Is hereby given. that in pursuance ot the authority and directions contained in the decretai order of the Chancery Court of Polk county made and entered on the Huh day of April, A. o. 1gs. hi certain cause lNo. al3i, then pending therein between W, K. Moore, plalntin, and II Pred Snider, defendant, theundersigned, as Commissioner Of said Court Will offer for sale at public Vendue to the highest bidder, Tt the south 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 safes, on saturday, the i6th day cf May, X. n., lg08 the following described real estate, to-wit: Wt5 of NWt., sec. s, and lcis of NEIL. sec. 14, all in Twp. 6, B., k. 3l w., in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms ofsale; On q credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute n bond as required by law and the order and decree Of said Cour n said cause with ap- proved security. bearing Interest at the rate oi 10 per cent per annum from dnte Of sale until paid, and 9 lien being retained on tho premises sold Co secure the pay ment of tho purchase money.
 Gige7l under my hand this 2ist day of April i90S. c. k. Bryant, Aprti 23Bt Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
A New Move by Thaw.

Poughkeepsie, N. r., May 9.-Coun- sel for Harry K Thaw filed in the Duchess county clerks office Friday traverse to the return on Thaws writ of habeas corpus. The chief question raised by the traverse is the constitutionaIty of Thaws commit ment to the Matteawan state hospital. It is alleged that the return made by Dr. Amos T. Baker is invalid, null and void. Should Justice Morschauser de- eide that Thaw was not constitutlonal- ly committed to Matteawan he would probably order Thaw discharged with out any Inquiry as to his sanity.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
KEPT UP FIRE OF COMMENTS.
Duke of Cambridge Tsok Lively In.
 terest in the Sermon.

"The late Dr. William NJ. Stonehill," i" said a college settlement worker of New York. was called the bishop of the Bowery. It was title of af- lection. The Bowery loved this good man.
 He sometimes used to laugh over the naivete of his Bowery audiences. audible comments on his sermons they reminded him of the famous duke of Cambridge-the old duke. you know.
 From his great pew the duke rum bled out all sorts of remarks and criticisms every Sunday morning. It would he, said Dr. Stonehill. like this:
 "Preacher-Let us pray
 "Duke-'By all means
 Preacher prays for rain.
 "Duke-'No good in that as long as the wind is in the east
 Preacher (reading) - Zaccheus stood forth and said, Behold. Lord one-half of my lands I gave to the poor"
 "Duke-'Too much, too much. Don't mind subscribing, but can't stand that
 Preacher quotes a certain com mandment
 Duke Quite right, quite right, but very difficult sometimes
 Preacher quotes another command ment, which need not be indicated.
 "Duke-'No, no! It was my brother Ernest did that
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE ro coNEIRM nm .r.-

NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of April, 1908, rs. J. Jordan filed in my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County. Arr kansas, praying that said court at it's April term, l90S by it's decree. con- firm and quiet his title to the follow- ing lands situated iii the said Polk county, Arkansas, to-wit: The NEt Nhl, Sec B: the NW4 NW1, Sec. 36: SIX acres in the Southwest corner of the > WI SW l of Sec. 25, and six acres in the Southeast corner of the SEE SEt of Sec %, all in Township 3 south, Range 32 West containing 92 acres more Or less.
 Therefore all persons who claim any interest in and to said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned and called upon to appear in said court within seven weeks from this date and show cause it any there be. why the prayer of said petition should not be granted and why the title of the said petitioner Co said lands and every part thereof should not be quieted and conirmed
 Given under my hand as Clerk of the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas, aft the city of Mena, this the 18th day of April, 1908,
 W. [. Green, Clerk of Polk County Chancery Court.
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