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The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

lie spirited citizens to provide for the large number of children in the city.
 Mena's school board has been at all times devoted to the task of giv- ing the people better schools, but the work has required much atten- tion, and there yet is much to do, as more room and teachers are sadly needed.
 The staff of instructors that has been secured is of excellent quality though the pay is not so high as 1t should be. The greatest hardship on both pupils and teachers, how ever, is the fact that instead of hav- ing 30 to 40 or even 50 to teach, it is said that some have almost twice as many, condition that makes tho best results impossible. But, nevertheless, good work has been done, nearly all Mena turned out, or desired to do so, to bt present at the graduation of tht first class from the high school, ano this will increase public interest ir the work. The ' mill school ta, being voted on today will undoubted ly carry and with perseverance anc continued unselfsh effort the goa of perfection will be brought nearer year by year.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
THE M. E. CONFERENCE.
Movement Discussed to Unite All
 Branches of the Church.

Baltimore, May 16-The question of changing the title of presiding elder to that of district superintendent again occupied attention at the opening of the Methodist Episcopal general con ference Saturday. an effort to take 1t from the committee. having been un- der consideration and to give 1t to another committee being negatived. A resolution was forced by Rev. Dr. John r. Boucher and adopted, "affec- tionate1y inviting the Methodist-Pro- testant church to re-unite in organic fellowship and to appoint a commis- sion to confer with like committee of the NJ E. church to consummate such results" Dr. J. NJ. Buckley, ad- vocating the adoption of the resolu- tion. said, "our fathers laid down the truths for which they fought. The church has since repudiated them le smbers of the general conference at that time thought there could be nc legislation to admit laymen to the gen eral conference. This has been changed and the Methodist church, was founded as a result of this decision has done splendid work. believe all Methodists should unite | do not want to connect with the
 Protestant Episcopal church because do not want men belonging to a
 third order to rule me. l have great
 admiration for the Presbyterian Bap
 tist and Congregational churches, but
 I cannot be a member of any of them
 because I do not believe all they teach"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
State Forest Commissions in the West

When Governor Folk of Missourl, announced on the second day of the White House conference that hls first act on returning to hls nome state would be to appoint a state forestry commission. the applause that greeted the announcement ln- dicated very plainly the intense interest that has been aroused Tn the question of general conservation In short, though forcible talk, Governor Folk admitted that until recently he had been but little inter ested in the idea of general conser- vation; he added, however, that since coming to Washington and listening to the statements made at the conference, he had come to a very lively appreciation of the neces- slty for conservation and reforesta. tion. and therefore his first official act on returning to SC. LOUIS Wouiu be the appointment of state for estry commission.
 Governor Folks announcement was followed by similar announce ment from Governor Toole of Mon- tana, and the urgent recommenda- ton was made by both of these speakers, as well as by many other members of the conference, that forestry commission be appointed in every state represented in the con- ference, which has not already such a commission. American Forestry Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

will be at the below named places on the following dates for the pur- pose of assessing the personal prop erty of Polk county; also all real estate that has become subject to tax since June 1907. Every person, or someone in their stead, is required to meet the assessor in their respec- tive townships and there to make a correct rendition of their property in the presence of the justice of the peace of their townships. Hours from 8 a. m. to 4 D. m.
 Grannis, Monday and Tuesday, June Sth and 9th.
 Wickes, Wednesday and Thursday June 10th and l1th.
 Hatton, Friday, June l2. Janssen, Saturday and Monday, June 18th and l4th.
 Cove, Tuesday and Wednesday June l6th and 17th.
 Hatfield, Thursday and Friday. June 18th and 18th.
 Cedar. Monday, June g. Eagle, Tuesday, June 23. Potter, Wednesday, June "A. Freedom, at Rocky, Thursday, June 9.
 Freedom, at Mountain Fork school house Friday, June 26.
 Rich Mountain, Saturday, June 27. Gap Springs, Monday. June 29. Faulkner, at Precinct, Tuesday, June 30.
 Faulkner, at Holly Hill, Wednes- day, July 1st, until 12 m. Eagle Gap, at Precinct, Thursday. July 2.
 0uachita, at Precinct, Friday, July 8.
 Ouachita, at Rock Springs, Mon day, July 6th, until noon. Mountain, at Dr. Norris home, Tuesday, July '.
 Mountain, at Cherry Hill, Wednes- day and Thursday. July 8th and 9th. Big Fork, at Big Fork church, Friday, July 10.
 Big Fork, at Big Fork postoffice. Saturday, Jaly II. Fulton township, Precinct, Mon- lay, July IS.
 Center, Dallas, Precinct, Tuesday. July l4.
 Mena, at court house, Julyl5th to 18th inclusive.
 hope all will come out and be as- Iessed and save penalty. Respect 'ully, W. L. Parker.
 
 Assessor.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
A Woman Veteran Dead.

Philadelphia. May 17.-Mrs. Emily F. Woodley, who had the distinction. 1t is said, of being the only woman ever regularly commissioned as an of ficer in the United States army. and the Inst of S5 young women from this city, who enlisted as nurses in the Civil war, died at her home here Fri day aged 7S years. Mrs Woodley was president of the National Association of Army Nurses of the Civil war which she organized. and the only wo. man member of the Grand Army of the Republic, She was a widow, Mrs. Wilson, 26 years of age, when she en. listed in 1861. For her bravery and heroic service President Lincoln con. ferred upon her a commission of cap tain in the army She was also deco rated with gold medal by Secretary of War stanton.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

The Kansas City Southern railroad was built during panic, made more money than any other road during good times and is prosperous and making money now while other roads all over the country are wailing about the hard times. And Mena, the best town on this record-breaking line, has each month this year given the road more business thar for the same period last year, and is growing bigger and stronger all the time.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

chickens, and you will be surprised the next day to see how much more you can do and how much Detter you will feel.
 A young girl who has a homely elder sister, is in hard luck. No matter how pretty she may be, peo,- ple will say to her: She will look just like her sister when she gets older.
 When people read good things about a man in the papers they look at nm the next time they meet him as Ii they hadn't seen him; when they read mean thing about him, how ever, they look as though they had seen him.
 Every other man you meet an, nounces that unless the people treai him a.little better, he will leave town Every man is appreciated for as much as he is worth. If you are not recognized as much as you de sire, it is your own fault.
 One out of every crowd of boys becomes rich or famous. One out of every crowd of boys grows up tt be a vagabond or loafer. And here | is a fact that few people seem tt understand: The boy who becomes rich man will have an easier life than the boy who becomes a vaga bond. There is nothing in the story that a lazy, wicked life IS pleasant The better you behave the easier you will get along.
 An Atchison man who has helped good many people in his time says he never helped a man that ht did not make an enemy out of him If you ever help anyone you mus keep it up; you must increase youl gifts, or they will vii not be satis- I factory. These fellows who are al ways soliciting favors because they have been unfortunate will make you trouble if you are kind to them
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
Those Kids.
(Dramatis Personae-Obie Pindead,
 Allie Hameater)

(Dramatis Personae-Obie Pindead,
 Allie Hameater)
 Scene, A Little Rock Back Yard).
 Obie Pinhead: I'm tired of play ing with my building blocks; can t finish this big house. Pm going over on Washington street to play with Teddy Roosterfeather's teddy bear. Exit.
 (Enter Allie Hameater)
 Allie Hameater: I've sneaked over to play in 0bie Pinhead's yard He's gone away and left a pretty house unfinished. I'll just call in the other boys and VII pile up these other blocks and surprise Obie Pin head when he comes with biz pretty house.
 (Allie Hameater goes to alley fence and calls).
 Allie Hameater: Say, fellers. Obie Pinhead's gone away. Come on over and let's play with his build ing blocks; he's left 'em out here in the yard. Come on; they ain't no- body to home. What yer 'fraid of ?
 (Enter obie Pinhead)
 Obie Pinhead. Hey you Allie 
 Hameaterl What yer doin' in my yard ? You let them blocks alone. 1 can't yerg Nobody ast you to come | over did they? You just go on l lome-yer can't play with my | blocks. I'm agoin' to finish that iouse myself men Georgie Don't. | lohoo. Now you git out O here.
 (Exit Allie Hameater)
 (Obie Pinhead goes to back fence nd "hollers" up the allsy).
 obie Pinhead. Hey, you'se fel.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
Hasn't Won This cun Yet

Spokane, Wash, May 17.-The Spo kane trophy cup offered by this cit, to the winner of the Magdalena ba, target practice will not be presente, to the Maryland, while the fleet is ol this coast, for it will not be finishe, in time Presentation will be mad, next year at some Atlantic port. Tn, cup Is solid silver trophy, purchase, by public subscription of $1.50O iron Spokane citizens and will go to eacl years winner of the Atlantic flee target practice, as does the presidents trophy
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
Mercury for consump,Ives.

Washington, May 19.-Recent ad- vices from the new naval hospital at Fort Lyon, Col, confirm the promis- ing report made by Surgeon B. l.. Wright, on duty at that sanitarium, regarding the results of treating tuber- culosis by the use of mercury. Naval surgeons at the hospital have been closely observing the 30 cases sub jecte1 to this treatment and the prog ress, it is said has been such as to add to the confidence that they have made an important discovery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
MUST KNOW OUR WRITER'S

The Star received an interesting communication this week in which the writer said he would not hesitate to sign his name, but concluded it was just as well not to do so.
 The Star does not insist that com munications when published should show the name of the author. but the editor must know the name of the writer. For this reason the doctor" article cannot appear until Hill Billie Farmer" makes his identity known to The Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
parIna PIttsbura Rohherx.

Pittsburg, Pa. May Smashing large plate glass window with { brick, two unknown men about si, o'clock Saturday morning took so ons dollar bills off so hats that were or show in the window of a Sl hat store Several persons saw the daring rob bery, but the men escaped before the police could be summoned.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY

tAtcnlSon GloDe.)
 Occasionally the wisest owl hoots at the wrong time.
 When a man tries himself the yer dict is usually in his favor.
 People tolerate those they fear further than those they love.
 The great trouble with people is, they don't want what they can get.
 As people grow older, the days become shorter and the nights longer.
 Every kind of plant or vegetable produces a good crop in seed cata- logue.
 How very few people there are in the world who have enough sense to go to bed early
 After girl has been married five years, how much she looks and acts like her motherl
 The excuse of every man who does not mind his own business is that he is trying to do good.
 When friends quarrel, people have the best opinion of the one who says the least about it afterwards.
 We have noticed that the more highly accomplished people are. the harder they are to live with.
 The greatest quarreIs in the worlds history have been between people who were once friends.
 When woman succeeds in mak- ing man afraid of her. she must give up all hope of having him fond of her.
 When you see man who has he same opinions he had m early life, it IS sign he is fool. and cannot learn.
 It IS hard to convince boy that he IS ever going to see the day when he will think more of girl than he does of his dog.
 There is at least this much in a name: it is the only distinguishing difference between a number of breakfast foods.
 This is the season when a man feels that he is half vagrant. and can't decide whether to work in his garden or go fishing.
 A man never forgets the mean things that are said about him, and a woman never forgets the nlce things said about her.
 It must be sad to be an old maid; particularly these days, and have no man to come home and growl all evening about hard times.
 The man who does little else but talk of his wonderful accomplish ments of the past, will not do any thing startling in the future.
 It may not be noble stand. but It sometimes saves a great deal of ! time to agree with man, even if | you do not believe what he is saying. |
 Nearly every police force claims it IS too small to be effective. But the individual members never seem to work very hard to make up for sue shortage.
 The man who comes in when you Ire busy, and stands and watches 'ou at work, has the same effect on 'ou that crying baby would have m one who was trying to sleep at light.
 Before the oldest girl in the family F as reached sixteen her father finds is crown tottering, and by the time he IS eighteen he hasn't enough ower left to order a favorite old lcture left on the parlor wall. If your work does not go right urlng the day, who is to blame? Is not a fact that you were out bum- hing the night before? Go to bed ome night with the babies and
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

The Democrats in Congress are certainly in line for the most credit for any real reform legislation that has or may be passed at this session, They have given encouragement to most of President Roosevelt's recon mendations along these lines, while Cannon and his bunch have done all they could against them.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

State Auditor lobe intimated last Saturday that the legislators would get no pay for their services if a special session was held. Wonder if there could have been any connec- tion between that and the sudden decision to adjourn the session?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

A feminine writer asserts that there is no sleep so delicious as that which overwhelms us when we know we ought to sit up. And man knows no awakening so disagreeable as that which comes when he is dreaming that he has money in a half dozen banks.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

Women crowd th1 court room and gush over Harry K. Thaw during the examination as to his sanity and right to liberty. Now, really, is that credit to the fair sex?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

The Oklahoma courts have decided it is against the law to carry into the state flask of brandy. There are some Oklahomans, we venture to say, who would feel good deal verse over seeing someone carry full flask out of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

When woman patronizes pho- tographer she most always says she wants picture that will do her jus tice. But the photographer will generally prosper most if he tempers justice with mercy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

A Paris paper says the Monroe doctrine is as dead as a mackerel. Maybe so. But hadn't the heel that tramples upon it best be pro- vided with armor plate?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

Some Pennsylvanians would like to give the Bryan boom a few Knox, but that's all it amounts to. They'd just like to.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

It is often said with sheer that a a certain locality is paved with good intentions" and yet the knowl- edge that the intent is good has smoothed over many rough road.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

A Chicago paper says MT. Bryan will be defeated if nominated by the Democrats, and that he will de- feat Gray or Johnson in case either one of them is nominated. In oth- CT words, no matter what happens Mir. Bryan is to be blamed, unless, of course, the Democrats should win.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

People are beginning to have about the same feeling for a last years navy as woman has for a last year's hat.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

Anyhow the Republicans of Polk county have not indicated desire to be hoggish only asking for one place among the county offices.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
TRouBL LEs OF A LAWYER.

A lawyers life is not all roses. For instance, a citizen with a gricv- ance took exceptions to the action of Hal l.. Norwood before the city
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY AssEsSOR.

The Star Is authorized to announce FRED W. THORNTON as an Independent candi- date for the office of County Assessor of Folk county, subject to the action Of the voters at the September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER.
 The star is authorized to announce JAMES EMERSON as a candidate for Road Com missioner of Mena Special District. subject to the action of the voters at the general election in September
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21
Preshxterlan Mlaslonary RepOa

Pittsburg. May 17..-fhe annua' port of the treasurer of the NV' ha General Missionary society .y,s United Presbyterian Church oi nrs America. in convention here M disbursements of s139,9i0.S4 leas'p' balance on hand of sS.055.o5.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

Has Taft stepped on Governor Hughes presidential boom? Any how, it seems to have disappeared.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

lers needn't come. They ain't no- body agoin' to play with my blocks but Georgie Dontnohoo. You se just wait till yer ast, will yer.
 (Curtain).
 Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-21

R"Tbe man who does nothing makes nc mistakcs.n
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-06
A Chinese Fur Market

guta IN the province Of Kirin. The province ~
which Mukden If the capital produces only
mountain goat deer, sheep, dog and one or two
other kinds Of skins Cat an dog skins are used
extensively, the latter being valued highly enough
to justify the establishment at various places in
the province Of dog farms. Cow and sheep skins
are sent from Mongolia, and all are received
IN Mukden raw and tanned there.
The records Of the fur trade for the past year
show that during that time fr1rs of the following
amounts and values were received Ii Nukden:
100 pieces Of Tiger, valued at from $40 to
$500 each; 100 pieces Of leopard, $50 TO $50;
5000 pieces Of red fox, so TO $50; 200 white
fox skins, $50 to $50; 1000 silver fox skins,
Sl5 10 S45; 1000 wolf skins Sc to $40; 1000
badger skins, 81; 10000 squirrel skins, $40 70
$50 pound; 1000 pounds Of squirrel tails, So:
10000 goat skins, S1.7O to $50; 10000 sheen
skins, so cents to 81; 10000 dog skins 50 "a
3d. 10000 lamb skins, 65 cents; 10000 pounds
Of sheep wool at 30 cents; $1,000 pounds of fox
tails, $40 TO SIS pound; 5000 pieces Of sable
SIS to S45:
Manehurian furs are of excellent quality. Tiger
skins are larger than the Bengal and Annoy pelts
and the fur is thicker and deeper Leonard
skins are also unusually large and heavily furred
Fox skins compare well with the Canadian varie
ties particularly silver foI, and the higher grade
Manchurian sables equal the Russian kind. Goat
skins from that region make excellent rugs. cat
rage robes and cheap skin coats, and are used
largely in that country BY street railway EN-
ployes.
Certain restrictions under which the Mukder
trade now labors prevent it from being as larg,
as it might be. The first Of these is the infia
ton in al prices. The confusion and uncertainty
in the currency also leads to high prices. Tn,
Chinese traders, moreover, have no fixed price
for the skins, but barter with the foreign buyer
and prolong the sales beyond the Unite Of mod
~. - -.
prices largely in excess Of those finally accepted
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-06

I'm very fond Of you" she said At length
speaking with evident effort. but not enough to
enjoy poverty with you. Hcm~ley. And 1t
wouldn't be fair to expect you-to allow you to
refuse your fathers offer, and quarrel with him.
for nv sake. Love Is sweet, but money Is nee
essary."
While she spoke anger and reprosch welled
into his eyes
That as your decsion-your answer'' he
asked, hoarsey, after struggling painfully for his
breath. She nodded gravely, avoiding his fixed
gaze. You chuck me-" he added bitterly with
scorn. He said you would! l shall not plead
with you"
I She looked at him out of the tail Of her eve,
! and WINGED!
"Of course he did. It was his policy to tar
you with the brush Of his own prejudice: but he
didn't know. l might have held you to the en-
! gagement" she returned; but | don't. You
can 20 to him and tell him that you have brok-
| On with me"
But I have not! You have Tilted met" he
exclaimed hotly.
We won't argue about that" she responded
coldly. and moved from the head Of the sofa
and sat down.
You're perfectly justified. Of course" he said
turning TO her and speaking rapidly. and I'm
bound in honor TO release you. without pies OF
| protest ] courted Won as a man Of comfort
able means, with large expectations You're
perfectly justified I shall see my father tonight,
and sell my pledge for his draft
Yes abe said. because he paused though
he expected an answer.
'T will return your letters," be added and
went towards the door.
Thank youl"
Good bve!
/ Good bye" she echoed She heard him SPEAK
10 her landlady. whom he met in the passsg e
and 20 out. shutting the street door after min
quietly "Good-byei" she repeated
} She had rehearsal that afternoon Of a mn
rcal comedy for a provincial tour and she wa.
glad Of it-glad to have 70 work-arduous work
TO take her thoughts from her disappointment
Though it scarcely did that; but il blurred the
figures Of her imagination; and inspired her with
some hope of the future, for in the tour she va.
TO have a speaking part.
Her salary would be the same a. she received a.
a chorus-girl in town, but her status in the uro
Ifession would be improved. It was the seconc
! rung of the ladder, and il her minds eye sh.
worked I'D the possibilities TO be won in orJe,
to console herself for the possibilities lost Anc
, after the rehearsal she had to attend at tn.
Kemble Theatre, TO sing and look pretty
, She threw her whole soul into the matter arI
, succeeded. But while she sang, her fancy mic
lures Hemsley, and an indefinite form, whicI
dinner wine, and her voice almost broke Sb.
struggles before her; still zone Of crowd
: 70 be heard; no longer a woman Of flesh ant
blood and mind, to Be loved.
At last the curtain rang down and she va
r fire. once more till the following evening Free
At liberty to experience to the full that dull