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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
MR. TAFT AND HIs PARTY.

Four years ago President Roose- welt was good deal stronger than his party; the returns showed that. This year the Roosevelt record is far stronger than the Republican party record apart from the Presidential office; the nomination of Taft has proved that.
 If the people elect Taft it will bo because they want the Roosevelt policies continued and believe Taft will continue them.
 Mir. Taft, with the Roosevelt ad- ministration to back him and to define his position, with his indorse- ment of that administration, with his declaration for tariff revision a declaration much stronger than MT. Roosevelt has made and with his fine character and achievements to speak for him, was not given addi- tional strength by the Chicago con- vention.
 The convention, instead of forti- flying it's Presidential nominee, restricted it's platform in such way as to hamper him, and gave him a running mate who is drag, not a support.
 The Roosevelt administration is a far better record than that of the Republican Congress; Taft's indorse- ment of that administration and his own declarations make good deal better platform than the Chicago convention turned out.
 1t if up to Taft to win the election for his party. His letter of accept ance will be awaited with unusual interest and concern. In the mean time it is childish folly for any Re- publican who wants his party to win to think it good policy to discredit the Roosevelt administration or Taft's indorsement of it. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
tAtchison GIobe.)

AAiCLison ttoDe.l
 Better laugh at peoples jokes; they'll hate you if you don't.
 No one who owes any debt has a right to be in bed after 6 o'clock in the morning.
 If anything is free, that is one in- dication people will find good deal of fault with it.
 The happiest moments In our lives are not those we plan for, but those that come entirely by chance.
 Every man who gets whipped for sin claims that other men have done more, and been whipped less.
 Love is that state of mind which changes young mans idea of music fl om steam calliope to a guitar.
 A friend is man who comes to see you so often when you are at work that your employer finally gets mad and fires you.
 The man who doesn't bring story of where he has been to his wife, and something in his pockets for the children, is uns;. tisfactory in two relations.
 Give little boy dime to spend on himself and before he has gone a block procession of larger boys have caught up with him. A large boy scents a nickel in smaller boy s pocket in the same way dog scents bone in smaller dogs mouth.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Win Fiqht a Duel.

St Petersburg, July 5.--In the duma Ossip Y. Pergament, member from kherson, referred to another member M. Markoff, reactionist, as a secret police agent Markoff immediately challenged Pergament to a duel The challenge was accepted.
 MT. Gompers En Route for Denver
 Chicago, July 5.-Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of. Labor, arrived here Saturday on his way to Denver. where he will appear before the resolutions committee Of the Democratic national convention re- garding proposed plank treating of the use of court iniunctions in labor troubles. "The Democratic party will be given the opportunity to adopt the same propositions that were put up to the Republican party" he said. "The phraseology of the proposed plank may be changed slightly, but its mean ing will be the same"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
IS AT HOT SPRINGS MAY HAVE \ R0BBER
REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE Fof PRESIDENT HAS PLEASANT
 TRIP FROM WASHINGTON.
CHEERING CROWDS AT MANY STATIONi
Mr. Taft Addressed 1000 People at Staunton--Many Friends at Wash. ington Depot to See Family Off, Ali Classes Joined in Extending Their Best Wishes to Him.

Hot Springs, Va, July 5.-Mr. Taft and party arrived here at 12:S0 o'clock Saturday morning and went directly to the Homestead where a suite of rooms had been prepared for his re- ception. The cool, bracing mountain air proved pleasant change from the hot weather he left in Washington. The entire trip was pleasant one, the tediousness of the journey being oc- casionally broken by stops along the route where good-natured crowds met the Republican candidate and gave him cordial reception. At Staun- ion he addressed about 1000 peo. pie, telling them he hoped Virginia would give the Republican ticket it's
 ote, saying 1t would be good for the
 ountry to break the solid south.
 Smaller crowds assembled at the
 tations at Charlottesville, Clifton
 'orge and Coyington, and at each
 lace Mir. Taft appeared and acknowl-
 dged calls for speech by saying he
 ad come to the mountains for a rest nd not to make addresses.
 The Tafts left Washington Friday Afternoon for Hot Springs. There was a tone of sadness in the departure of Judge Taft, as he has come to be re- garded by the people of Washington not merely as an official resident of the national capitol, but as neighbor and friend. His leaye-taking Friday was made a demonstration of real af- lection. Nothing noisy or boisterous accompanied it, but people of all class es joined in extending to him their good wishes.
 In the party with Judge Taft was Frank B, Kellogg of St. Paul, Republi- can national committeeman from Min. nesota, who was requested by Judge Taft to accompany him to Hot Springs.
 As the train drew out of the station amid the waving of hands and hand kerchiefs, Judge Taft waved his hat in return.
 It was expected that Judge Taft and Frank H. Hitchcock. the Washington manager of his preliminary campaign, would have a conference Friday but Mir. Hitchcock did not return to Wash lngton from Atlantic City before Judge Taft's departure. He had an extend ed conference, however, with w. l.. Ward national committeeman from New York, Frank B. Kellogg and Post. master General Meyer, at which the national chairmanship was discussed. No details of the conference were dis closed. Concerning the attitude of the subcommittee Mir. Ward said.
 There will be no trouble about the matter Judge Taft's choice of chair man will be confirmed by the com. mittee.'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09

opinion rendered by the Maine Su- preme court. It is worthy of note that the two states which are first to take this advanced stand in forest protection are fifteen hundred miles apart and have forests not at all alike in character, different soils. climates with points in common, crops of wholly different kinds. geography and topography of oppo- site extremes. yet each realizes the immense importance of it's forests and how essential their protection is to the continued prosperity of it's people.
 It is worthy of note that Arkan- sas is next door neighbor and our lawmakers will do well to consider this subject and see what application can be made to our own forests.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News


 Even rich girl may make a poor wife.
 After saying that you intend to do a thing, do it.
 Ever notice how much truth there isn't in compliment?
 How harsh it sounds to hear a man criticise your pet hobbyl Moth-eaten jokes of Croesus never fail to produce laugh. But few dancing masters are to be found in the hop districts. No. Alonzo. a pile of filthy lucre isn't necessarily a heap of dirt. People who boast of their ability to attend to their own affairs usually manage to butt into the affairs of others.
 The road leading to woman's heart is paved with dollars and the one leading away from it is strewn with regrets.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
AN AlRsHIP FLEW ALL DAY.
>ount Zeppelin Sailed From Lax, Constance to Lucernc and Back.

Lucerne. Switzerland, July 2.--An lirship flight that lasted all day was made Wednesday by County Zeppelin. Count Zeppelin began his fight early m the morning and at 5 o'clock in the evening his great aerial craft was returning to it's starting place on Lake Constance.
 The airship, said to be the largest in the world, was first seen about noon maneuyering over Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. The immense craft sailed back and forth. dipped and arose again and appeared to be un- Ter perfect control.
 The appearance of the airship caused great excitement. Business was almost suspended, and thousands of residents and tourists stood in the streets and on the shores of the lake and cheered the aeronaut.
 Count Zeppelin tarted from Fried richshaven, Germany, on the northern shore of Lake Constance. He came here by way of Basel near the Swiss and German frontier The return to Lake Constance is being made by way of Zurich,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Atlanta and Prohibition.

A great howl has been made by the liquor advocates about prohibit tion in Atlanta end the prediction has been freely made by them that it would bring industrial ruin to that marvellous Southern city.
 The prominence of Atlanta has caused hosts of people to carefully watch this important experiment and the friends of temperance are rejoiced to know that this city is meeting with wonderful commercial and industrial prosperity instead of deprs ssion.
 John Temple Graves. after giving careful attention to the question for the first three months after the law went into effect, says: Three months ago the red lights faded from the Georgia saloon, and not a symptom of financial distress can be traced to the new regime, not a financial failure car be credited to the reform, not a dollar has been dropped from the stiff value of real estate in Georgia's capital. Every gilded saloon has been reopened as Sit on chunk of ice in .he shade. |" Lazy Lew. if interviewed, undoubt- edly would say: Be careful not to heat yourself by doing any work. Rest"
 But we are forced to state that the ideas of both gentlemen are sadly in error. To check the sweating process does not cause coolness. If w. w. and l.. L. would get up and work moderately and with due re- gard to monday heat their tenn perature would be really lowered, for coolness comes with perspiration.
 Then if they would stop using alcohol. tobacco, ice-cold drinks, spicy and stimulating foods, and strong tea and coffee, they would feel still cooler.
 Yes, and they ought to wear few fresh leaves in the crown of their hats. and take frequent drinks of cool, but not icy water. These pre- cautions, together with freedom from hurry and worry. will keep any man cool in hot weather. From July Farm Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09

Knobnostef, Mo. july s.-Due either to disregard of train orders or failure to receive them, the fast California special train fr6m st. Louis oh the Missouri Pacific railway collided with the equally fast St. Louis special train from Kansas City two miles east of this place Thursday morning. Both trains were going at full speed. Seven persons were killed, all on the train from Kansas City, and at least 36 were injured. Eight of the injured were on the train from St Louis.
 The California special left St. Louis on time last night carrying five cars The train from Kansas City was held two hours to await two cars of dis charged soldiers from Fort eLaven- worth. This train carried eight cars
 A. Strang, train dispatcher at Seda- meet at Knobnoster. Later this order was changed and the meeting place fixed at Lamonte, seven miles east of here. When the St. Louis train reached LaI1onte another train was on the sid ing and the westbound train passed through Lamonte, apparently without stacking speed. Whether the dis patcher at Sedalia failed to deliver the train order to the crew of the St. Louis train or the operator at Lamonte erred In not Tagging the train, or the en- gineer of the St Louis train believed the train on the siding was the one he was to meet, is a matter for official investigation.
 The train crew on the eastbound train was advised of the change of meeting place and was pushing along at fair rate of speed against 1 per cent grade. The train from the east cleared the "sag of the hill' and was speeding rapidly down grade just before the collision.
 Both engineers reversed their en- two engines threw both of the engines off the track. The cars piled up on the wreckage, four cars on the St. Louis train and three cars on the train from Kansas City leaving the rails. While both of the big engines were de- rallied. neither turned over. Two of the cars on the train from Kansas City were new type steel mail cars Both were derailed and badly damaged.
 Wrecking trains were called and the ruins were cleared away at once.
 There were 2S passengers on the train from St. Louis Three were in iured. All of the dead were on the train from Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09

and but for the financial stringency which has depressed the country, it is claimed that rejoicing would even now be going through the Georgia valleys like song"
 The first four months of prohibi- tion in Atlanta shows a decrease in arrests, when compared with the corresponding period of last year, of 2,945. In the same period there was decrease of 1850 arrests for drunkenness. If the present rates are maintained the Test of the year the whisky sales will be 5000, 900 gallons less than in 1907. Let the good work go on. Ben Cox.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
PROPOSED FOREST LAW.

If the legislature of Louisiana passes the forestry law proposed by Governor Blanchard of that state, and said to have the support of the largest timber owners, it will be the most advanced step yet taken by any state to regulate timber cutting on private lands. By the terms of the proposed statute, the cutting of trees under F inches in diameter, four feet from the ground. will not be permitted. The law does not apply to those, who, in good faith. wish to clear the land for agricul- tural purposes, or who need the timber on the ground for roads or ditrhes, or in case of an owner or tenant who uses the wood for do- mestic purposes.
 The lumberman will be required to fell his trees in way to cause least damage to young timber, and the refuse must not be left where it's presence will invite fire or other wise endanger the small trees. The penalty provided for violations of the proposed law is fine of $25 to $l00 for each offense, and imprison- ment may be added. Each tree wrongfuliy cut will constitute a separate offense. The proposed law not only delimits offenses and names penalties, but also sets forth the reasons why such a law is thought advisable. Timber is becoming scarce, 1t Says, and ought not to be needlessly wasted. Forest destruc- ton will carry with it other evils besides dearth of wood. It will cause destruction. soil erosion, and increase floods and droughts, to the damage of the whole people. The forests ought not to be wholly cut down, the proposed law further says, because they assist in obstruct- ingdisasterous tornadoes.
 The Supreme court of Maine re- gently ruled that that state may lawfully restrict the clearing of privately-owned forest land, if the public would be injured by such clearing. Louisiana's proposed law goes still further in the same direc- ton and follows the lines of the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
NAlURE'S WARNING.
Arkansas People Must Recognize and
 Heed it.

Kidney ills come quietly -mys- tcriously.
 But nature always warns you through the urine.
 Notice the kidney secretions.
 See if the color is unhealthy
 If there are settings and sedi- ment.
 Passages too freqlent, scanty, painful. It's time then to use Doan's Kidney Pills.
 To ward off Bright's disease or diabetes.
 Deans have done great work in Arkansas.
 Martin Duttlinger. of 5l5 West Third street, Little Rock, Arkan- sas, says; '.For two years I suf- fered almost constantly from dull, !, heavy aching through my loirs and'in my kidneys. 1t was very painful for me to stoop or lift anything which caused a strain on the muscles of the back, and the kidney Secretions were too fre- quent and very highly colored. l took q lot of medicine but 1t dld me little, if any, good before 1 found out that Doan'S Kidney Pills had cured people troubled as 1 was. This lead me to get box. After two or three days treat ment, the pans began to leave, the kidney secretIons became reg g r. and in very short time | Ms relieved of the trouble.
 For sale hy all dealers. prlce, 50 cents. Foster Milhurn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States,
 Remember the naue- noan' S5 aad take no other
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Keeping Cool.

There are various ideas about how best to keep cool in hot weather. If Weary Willie was asked for his pet recipe, he would probably answer: a mart of fashion or trade. The occupation ofpolice judges. for time at least, is gone. The sessions of the city court have dwindled to pro- portions which glorify the law. Since the first of January there has been no negro assault on woman to arouse the state, Landlords spea6 better of rents and prompter payments, Employers of labor de- scribe an advance in home life and hone comfort among working men,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
SHOWS MARKED IMPROVEMENT
Trade, While Quiet, Is Healthly and
 Moderate Progress is Making.

New York, July 5R. c. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade Saturday said: Trade is quiet. but healthy in tone, and the past week made moder. ate progress in the right direction de. spite the interruption of holidays and politics. Confidence in the future is evidenced in many ways, encourage. ment being derived from favorable crop reports and many comparisons showing that June produced much bet ter results than any month since the setback last October This was par ticularly noteworthy in the insolvency record, Jrre being the first month of 1908 to supply smaller liabilities of commercial failures than the core spending month last year Manufac- turing returns show the customary midyear curtailment of activity for inventories and repairs. but resump- tion is expected to be prompt and many idle plants started upon July i with a fair amount fo business in sight. while threatened controversies over adjustments in wage scales are not materializing, labor leaders appre- ciating the necessity of concessions in conformity with reductions of prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
OFFICERS ARREST A NEGRO WHO IS SUSPECTED OF
 LARGE THEFT.
THINK HE STOLE POUCH WITH s5U, 1000
Postoffice Inspectors Believe He Is the Man--The Prisoner Denies That He Is Stevens or That He Knows Anything of the Robbery-Mixed Up in Many Similar Messes.

Washington, July 2.--F. E. McMil lin. chief inspector of the Postoffice department. has been notified of the
 apture and arrest at Monroe, Mich. If Charles Stevens. alias Charles Say age, negro in connection with the recent robbery in Kansas City of a S50,000 registered pouch of mail on the way from Los Angeles to New York.
 The negro was identified by pho agraph. Officials of the Postoffice de- pa-tment assume that he is the man wanted for the robbery. A reward Of 5000 was offered by the department for the arrest and conviction. An in- spector will be sent 10 Monroe.
 The negro, who is about 30 years old, will be taken to Kansas City for trial. Stevens serv,d a sentence of six years for the robbery of mail at Salt Lake City and Portland. Ore. and once was arrested in connection with a s10,000 diamond ring robbery at Portland
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Much Money Available.

Washington, July 3--At the first of the fiscal year the Department of Az riculture has s15,000000 available for carrying on it's work during the en- suing year. The forestry service gets .s3.S69,200 and the bureau of animal industry $3,000,000 To test plants for their availability for making paper S10,000 is appropriated The high cost of paper will cause the department to exert unusual energies toward discov- ering new sources of supply. The de- partment itself is interested in this matter, as 1t annually send out mill ions of printed documents.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Can't Build Their Pine Line

Guthrie Ok, July 5.--Judge A. H. Huston in the district court of Logan county Friday issued a temporary in junction restraining the Prairie oil & Gas company from further work on a pipe line now being built from Caney, Kan, into the Shallow Sand" oil dis. trict of Washington and Nowata counties, Ok The order was granted on the application of Attorney General Charles West filed Friday Attorney General Vests grounds for the suit are that the Prairie Oil & Gas com. pany is exercising the right of emi- nent domain in crossing public high ways. This is expressly forbidden by the constitution in the case of foreign cOrpCrations
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Much Water Fell in June.

Lawrence, Kan, July 3.--Last month was the wettest June in Al years, ac- cording to pr. Shows records The precipitation was 10.57 inches, which compared with 742 inches in June last year and a 41-year June average of IA inches. The maximum tempera. ture was s6,5 degrees, seven degrees below the average for 41 years. and the mean temperature was 71.44 de grees, 1.72 degrees below the average. The wind record is S.5I2 miles, or 5.34 miles below the June average.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
IS NOW PRIVATE CITIZEN.
w. H. Taft Has Retired From War
 Department After Four Years.

Washington, July 2.-William H.. Taft relinquished Wednesday to other hands the reins of official position and once more became a private citi zen. After having been the executive head of the War department for four years and five months he retires now to undertake the duties and responsi- bilities of candidate fer the presl dency
 Mir. Taft's final duty at the War de nartment was the deputation of ahis successor. Luke E. Wright He said he regarded 1t as not merely a duty but pleasure, to induct Governor Wright into his new office and to start him on the way he should go.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Motorists Reach Denver.

Denver Col. July 5-The Chicago automobile. train carrying 20 promi- nent Illinois Democrats from Chicago to the national convention in this city arrived Friday. 24 hours ahead of the schedule. An escort of 40 automobiles accompanied the tourists for the last 20 miles of their journey. An aver age speed of 20 miles an hour was maintained between Chicago and Den yer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
rop coyfNTy ssrssoe

FOX COUNTf ASSFSSOk. rbe Star is authorized to announce FRET {. THORNTON as sn Independent candi 'te for the office Of County Assessor Of Toll 'unty, subject to the action Of the voters d |e September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER. The Star is authorized to announce JAM Es M PRISON as candidate for Road Com issioner of Mena Special District. subjec the action Of the voters at the genera ection in September.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
The Mexican sltnatlnn

Del Rio. Tex. July According to ,dyices received here Friday, 300 revo. iutionssts are encamped in the hills south Of Las Vacas, apparently con. anted awaiting endorsements and
 ntieipating an attack by the govern. lent forces. The government troops n the state of Coahuia now number bout 1000 men, achievements hay Ing arrived Thursday
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Mir ervan Wants puhllcitv

Lincoln, Neb,, July 5.--William J. Bryan Friday night in speech be- fore the Nebraska Travelling Mems Bryan club made the significant state ment that unless the Denver conven- ton incorporated in it's platform s campaign contribution publicity plank 1t might look elsewhere than to Ne braska for candidate for president.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
A Golden Wedding

means that man and wife have lived to good old age and consequently have kept healthy. The best way to keep healthy is to see that your liver does it's duty 365 days out of 365. The only way to dc this k to keep Ballard's Heroine in the house and take itwheueyer your liyep gets luac- tive. SO cents per hottie Sold by Jackson Drug co,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-09
Santiago Ten Years Aqo.

Leavenworth. Kan, July 3.--A dele gation of 300 soldiers, most of them veteran regulars who served in the Cuban campaign, have gone to St. Joseph, Mo. They are to take part fin the celebration of the tenth anniver. sary of the battle of Santiago. Most of those in the parade to the depot wore many service stripes. showing that they were veterans in every sense. The Thirteenth Infantry band accompanied the Fort Leavenworth contingent.