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little white teeth, and forced herself tp rise and go out to face the men Both met her look with a blank stare of consternation.
 What is it, Miss Genevleve?" cried Winthrope. You're white as chalk Its the fever!" growled Blake. She's in the cold stage. Get pot on we1l-g
 "No. no; it's not that! It's only I've been frightened,
 "Frightened?"
 By a--a dreadful besst!"
 "Beast," repeated Blake. and his pale eyes flashed as he sprang across to where his bow and arrows and his club leaned against the baohab "Ill have no beasts nosing around my dooryard! Must be that skulking lion heard last night I'll show him." He caught up his weapons and stalked of down the cleft.
 By Joye!" exclaimed Winthrope {: "the man really must be mad Call him back, Miss Genevieve. If any thing should happen to him"
 "If only there mightl' gasped the girl
 "Why, what do you mean?"
 She burst into a hysterical laugh "Oh, oh, it's such a ioke-such joke At least he's mot hyenR-oh. mo- 6 brave beast Hear him shout! And he actually thinks it's a lion, But 1t isn't-it's himselfl Oh. dear! oh, dear, what shall I do?"
 Miss Genevieve, what do you mean? Be calm. pray, be calm!"
 "Calm!-when l heard what he said2 Yes heard every word! In the top of the tree"
 Tn the tree? Heavens! Miss-er Miss Genevieye." stammered Win thrope, his face paling Did you did you hear all?"
 Everything-ey he said, What shall do? I am so frightened! What shall I do?"
 Everything he said?" echoed Win thrope
 "You spoke too low for me to hear; but I'm sure you faced him like gen tleman-T must believe it of you" l Winthrope drew in deep breath. "Ah, yes; did, Miss Genevieve--I as sure you The beast! Yet you see the | plight am in. It is a nasty muddle indeed it isl But what can I do? He is strong as gorilla Really, there is only one way-no doubt you heard | him taunt me over it. I assure you should not be afraid-but 1t would be so horrid--so cold-blooded As a gen tleman, you know"
 No; it is not that" broke in the girl. He is right Neither of us has the courage--even when he is asleep
 My dear Miss Genevieve, this beast instinct to kill"
 "Yes; but think of him. If he is 2 beast, he is at least brave one While we've haven't the courage o rabbits I thought you called yourself an English gentleman. Are you going to stand by, and not lift a finger?"
 Really. now. Miss Genevieve, tt murder a man"
 "Self-defense is not crime-self preservation. If you have spark o manhood"
 My dear"
 For Heavens sake, if you can't d' anything, al least keep still! Oh, Tn sure shall go mad! If only hal
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usual. and he brought with him dozen or more fairsized fish. His mouth was watering over tue pros c. tive feast. and Miss Leslie shove r. self hardly less eager for a change from their monotonous diet As the fish were already dressed. she raked up the coals and quickly contrived a grill of green bamboos.
 Mtc lte olo of the broiling fish sprg d < boa; in tle ill air. even Win- thrope snffed and turned over. while Blake watched the crisping delicacies witlf a ravenous look Unable 10 re- strain himself he caught up the smallest fish. half cooked, and bolted il down with such haste that he burnt his mouth. He ran over to the spring for drink. and Winthrope cackled derisively.
 Miss Leslie was too absorbed in her cooking to observe the result of Blake's greatness. She had turned the fish for the last time, and was about to lift them of the fire, when Blake came running back. and sent l grill and all flying with violent kick
 Salt" he gasped-"w where's tho salt? I'm poisonedl'
 "Poisoned?9
 Poison fish, Don't eat! God,- | Where's the salt?"
 The girl stared at him. His agon, was so great that beads of sweat were rolling down his face He writhed. anC stretched out a quivering hand-"S Salt quick, ,--warm water-salti"
 But there's none left! You remem Der, yesterday"
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pool after supper, on try with the bows. But l guess you'd better stay close by the fire"
 Yes. 1t is time you gave little consideration to those who deserve 1t, reioined Winthrope, with a peevish- ness of tone and manner which sur prised Miss Leslie. q tell you, I'm tired of being treated like dog"
 All right, all right. old man. Just draw up your chair, and get all the hot broth aboard you can stow an. swered Blake, soothingly
 Winthrope sat down; but through out the meal, he continued to com plain over trifles with the peeyishness of spoiled child, until Miss Leslie blushed for him Greatly to her as tonshment, Blake endured the nag eing without sign of irritation, and in the end took his bow and arrows and went off down the cleft with no more than quiet reminder to Win thrope that he should keep near the fire.
 When. shortly after dark, the en gineer came eroping his way back UT the gorge, he was hy no means SC calm. Out of six shots he had hit one antelope in the neck and another " the haunch; yet both animals hao made of all the swifter for thell wounds
 The noise Of hs approach aNsAsnS'
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NOTICE TO QUIET TITLE.

Notice is hereby given that on No vember 10. 1908, Andrew J Bailey filed in my office, his petition to the Chancery court of Polk county, Ar kansas, praying that said court at its October term, 1908, by it's decree con firm and quiet his title to the follow ing described lands situated in Polk county, Arkansas, to-wit; The NJ of NW4 of See. P, all in township 1 South, Range 32 West.
 Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in 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. if any there be, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted and why the title of said petitioner to said lands and every part thereof, should not be quieted and confirmed. Given under my hand this 18th day of November 1908.
 H. J. Green, | 4Q7 Clerk Polk Chancery Court.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior, C. x. Land Oflice. Camden, Ark. Nov. 70. iyOs.
 X sufiic contest affidavit having been filed in this office py IsAM C. IilsHoP. contestant against homestead entry No. 25O7i, made Nov. 2i. 1891, for Swii NWlt and East is North West of section 2R, and SEit NElt of Sec. gf. T. S., H. 3l w.. by Na. than Conner contested, in which it is alleged that the said Nathan Conner wholly aban- doned the said tract and changed his resi- dence therefrom for more than six months next prior to the ex piraton of the first five years after the date of entry. Said par les are hereby notified 10 appear. respond, and offer evidence touching said allegation al 10 O clock a. m., on Jan. l2, 1909, before r. II. Poe, x. F., at his office In Grannis, Ark. and that final hearing will he held at 10 O clock q. m., on Jan. p l!0g, before the Reg. ister and Receiver at the United states land offic in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having In proper af fidavit filed Nov. 20, l9Os. set forth iacts which show that after due diligence personal service Of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such no tice be given by due and proper publication
 1T. C. Friedman, Register
 F. l.. Mallory, Receiver
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Chamberlain's Eminent is one of the most remarkable preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains, and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The quick relief from pain which it affords in case of rheumatism is alone worth many times it's cost. Price 25 cents: large size 50 cents. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,. and all dealers
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List ij53.

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN
 NATIONAL FOREST.
 Notice is hereby given that the lands de scribed below, embracing co acres, within inc Arkansas National Forest, Arkansas. will be subject to settlement and entry nn der the provisions of the homestead laws oi the rfniied States and the act Of June II, lsOb i34 stat 2}3l at the United states land or flee at Camden. Arkansas, on Jan. p, lD9; Any settler who was actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands Tor agricui- tural purposes prior to January E lWh and has not abandoned same has preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. said lands were listed upon the applications of the persons mentioned below. who have preference right subject 70 the prior right oi any such settler, provided such settle or applicant s qualified to make homestead entry and the preference right k exercised prior to Jan -o, isOe nn which date the lands VIII be subject to settlement and entry hy any luallosd person. The lands are as follows ne SM (. orSNyt, See II. T S, E. ai w., Jth Y. M, listed upon the application oi sidney Wool rid ge of Fa glefon. Arkansas, who alleges sct- tIement m fNl7 Fred Dennett, Com missioner of the General Land Dihct. Approved Nos ember g, lals
 Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary Of the Interior 70 tt
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NnrLe :. ruh rL.nLIcArIoN.

Department of the Interior, Land Ofnce at
 Camden. Ark, December II, l9VS Notice Is hereby given that
 JEREMIAH BAlN of Board Camp, Ark. who on Jan. l}, lsls, made Homestead Entry No. 2l99t, i~eriat No. OiI29i. for SEi, NWit and MEL ~W |, Sec & Township south, Range " West, 9th r. M., has filed notice of intention io make finai tve-year proof. to establish clam to the land aboV described before lrenit clerk of Polk county, at Mena. Ark, on the 3rd day of February, isoa
 Claimant names as witnesses; William M. K Heath, William r. Lemons. Nilbnrn Y. Hilton and William r. Saggs, all of Hoard camp, Ark.
 II. c, Frledhelm, Register.
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wNRNrSa ORDER.

Wilhelm boss plaintln Ns. Martin w Alr f.st and Ailce Abntt, deieudanis-In The i,oik ChanCvrY Court.
 rhe 4clvndants, Martin w. bnet and Ai- t.,, Abnaf arc warned Co appear in this court .,.fhfD thufN days and answer the com ,,i,lnt cf tnc plaintiff. wilhelm Doss f,.e , sos H. |, Green, Clerk.
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vAR<txG oRpFit.

Anna NJ. Griain. pIaintff, Ns. George ". Grillin and Anna NJ. Gftiin defendani--in the Polk Chaneery Court
 The defendants. George W.. Sritfln and An- m NJ. Grtfsin. are warned Co appear m thlS enurT-N'ifhin thirty days and answer the complai1renfthe plaintiff. Anna ". Griffin.
 Dec. l0 lg0ss>> >-->- II. J. Green Cierk'
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FAR MFRS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers of unions arc especially requested to notify The Star of any changes In officers, meeting times places. thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud Of greatest possible value to the mem bership
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PoLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday In January April, July and october. 4. l.. Durham. President: w. r. Murray, Vice President; Mcna; ]. It. nalripple, Secretary Treasurer, tirannis A. NJ. Parker, Lecturer, Cove.
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(Continued from last week SYNOPSIS.

 CHAPTER I.--The story opens with the shipwreclt of the steamer on which Miss Genevieve Leslie, an American heiress. Lord Winthrope, an Englishman, and rom Blake a brusque American. were passen- gers. The three were tossed upon an un- inhabited island and were the only ones not drowned. Blake recovered from a drunken stupor.
 CHAPTER II.--Blake, stunned on ths boat, because of his roughness. became hero as preservers of the helpless pair The Englshman was suing for the hand of Miss Leslie Blake started to swim back to the ship to recover what was
 CHAPTER III.-Blake returned safely. Winthrope wasted his last match on a cigarette, for which he was scored by Blake Their first meal was dead fish. CHAPTER IV-The trio started ten mile hike for higher land. Thirst at tackled them. Blake was compelled to carry Miss Leslie on account of weari- ness He taunted Winthrope.
 CHAPTER v.-They entered the jun- gle. That night was passed roostng high in q tree.
 CHAPTER vI-The next morning they descended to the open again. All three constructed hats to sbield themselves from the sun. They then feasted on cocoanuts the only procurable food. Miss Leslie showed liking for Blake. but de- tested his roughness.
 CHATTER yII--I.ed by Blake. they es-
  found fresh water spring
 CHAPTER vTII--Mlss Leslie faced a.n unpleasant situation. They planned their campaign.
 CHAPTER K Blake recovered his surveyors magnifying glass. thus insur- ing fire. He started jungle fire, killing 8 large leopard and snothering several cubs.
 CHAPTER X.--In the leopard's cavern thhy built a small home. They gained nlie hx kt.rp fha 0f a tree until It fell against the heights
 CHAPTER XI.-The trio secured eggs from the cliffs Miss Lesie's white skirt was decided upon as signal.
 CHAPTER. XII. Miss Leslie made q dress from the leopard skin. Blake's ef- forts to kill antelopes tailed.
 "I-Tm sure there Is no question of your leadership, NIT. Blake. We have both tried our best to do what you have asked of us.'
 "You have, at least. But know If a ship should come tomorrow, it'd be Blake to the back seat Papa. give person check for his serv- ices, while I chase off with Winnie. to get my look-in on Is Rival Ighness :"
 Miss Leslie flushed crimson I'm sure Mir Blake"
 .Oh, don't let that worry you, Miss Jenny. It don't me. couldn't be sore with you if l tried. Just the same, ] know what it'll be like I've rubbed elbows enough with snobs and big bugs to know what kind of considera- ton they give one of the mahsses-- unless one of the mahsses has the drop on them. Hello, Win! Whats kept you so late?'
 None of your businessl" snapped Winthrope.
 Miss Leslie glanced at him, even more puzzled and startled by this out break than she had been by Blake s strange talk. But if Blake was angered, he did not show 1t.
 Say, Win." he remarked gravely, q was going to take you down to the
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 2so. Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at p. m. A. C Bruce, president; R. II. stockton. secretary Hatfield r. Q.
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nAr nn,
poTTFR UNION

OAK GROVE UNION J. R. nayis, presdent T. B. Baker, secro- tary. Granuiss
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1542. w. T.Terrell. president: ]. S Bethel, seere- tary. Msets 2d and ith Friday nights.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5t A.J. Edwards, president ]. F. smith, sec retary. iiartly r. Q.
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1927. Clarence Waits. president; Albert Ward secretary. Gillham r. Q.
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OLIVER CHAPEL UNION.

MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers. president, Willie Beavers, sec rotary
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". E. Murray, president: ]. W. Edwards: secretary and treasurer Meets each 2d and ith Tuesday nights.
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ss1. Ed Posey, president: C. l.. Posey. secretary Quito r. 0. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4. E. k. Grifiith, president; J. c. Yell secIe- tary. quito F. c.
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FOWLER UNION NO 1884. l. R. Roger president. II. E. Ringler, secre- tary. Meets first and third Saturdays.
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NOTICE FOR UBLICATlON. Department of tho Interior. V. >. Land Oi ce af Camden, Ark. December i5, i9Jh. V ~ .-L.- al

of Feeer. Arkansas, who. on February l2. ieoS. made honest cad entry No. 2sisa, iSeriai No 0tflsi for Eta SMi, Section l3 Township D south Range 29 West, 5th r. M., has tiied notice Of intention to make hnal five year proof to establish claim co the land above described, before cirsuit clerk nf Poik county at Mena, Ark. on the 4th day oi February, i9os.
 ftafmant names as witnesses. Thomas [. pr,,ver James L Wimherly and Burgen N. ~pears of tgger Ark, and James <. thorn ton. of Mcna. Ark.
 nee al IT, G. Friedheim. Register
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RANsoM UNION No. s17.
ROcKY UNION NO. i5l.

Meets ist and 3rd Saturday nights. J. k Chambers, president; Prof W. R. Shinn, sec retary. Mena, r, 0.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO POT. l.. l.. sanders. president; r.. ]. Sonthcrs, Secretary. Meets each ist and 3d Saturday at ? n. Egger r. Q.
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OZARK UNION NO. ,oo2.
nNIrr,r rIrfl Ir

Meets lstand 3rd Saturday nights. ]. \. Elan president; $. B. Higgins, secretary and treasurer.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 57T Meets Saturday evening before the tst and Srd sundays. D. Morris, president, W. II. Riding, secretary. Hartley r. Q.
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LIBERTY UNION NO. 2s5.

Geo. Wood, president ]. K. Wilcox. secre tary; meets 2d and ith saturdays at ? D. m. Egger. [. q.
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Meets 2d and 4th Thursday nights. K. l. Perin, president; C. C. Cole, secretary and treasurer.
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DALLAS UNION NO 750. Meets lst and Srd Saturday at T30 }. m. S. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena, r. O.
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BOARD CAME UNION.
FIDELITY UNIO

Meets Ist. 3rd and 5th Wednesday nights. Board CampP. ..
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W. Winkley. president; n. liar rberi on, secretary. Meets 2d and 3rd Saturdays
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. 330.
 c. W, Harbin president: ". M Harbln. secretary Meets 2d and lth Friday nights.
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CENTER UNION NO, 1901. Lee Eyens, president, T. A. pooiey, secre-
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]. c. Terrell, president; s. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets 2nd and ith Saturday at p. m. Rocky postoflee
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It Is a Wonder.

lcontinned next week.
The daily tribune., 1908-07-31
CHRISTIAN WORKERS MEET.

Northnsld. Mass. July 3i-Clergy-
men from North, South, East and
West and from several foreign coun-
trlessnre here to address the annual
conference Of Christian workers,
founded by Evangelist Moody. whicl,
begins today.
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ELECTIONS IN CUBA.

Washington. July 3l-On tho eve
Of the Cuban provincial and munich
pal elections. "A feeling Of uneasiness
prevades the war department. al
though every effort has been made TO
conceal 1t. 1t is known that Secre-
tary Of War Wright has had several
conferences with his predecessor.
Judge Taft. on the possibilities of
an insurrection In Cuba. Reports
from Havana state that while at pres I,
ent there IL no indication Of revolu-
tion. everyone considers there will be
trouble aftor tho elections. possibly y
after the municipal elections tomor.
row, but more likely after the presi I.
Dental election.
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privileged church within the time ap.
pointed for the gaining OF this in
diligence. Finally it is necessary to
say short prayer for the intention of
the holy father bv which Is meant
the welfare Of Christendom, the ex-
tirpation of heresies and union among
Christian princes,
The Indulgence may be gained AZ
often as the visitor desires, but they
must leave the church. and returning
again, recite n short prayer. The
first indulgence is applicable to tie
dovotee. but tho remainder must be
applied to the poor souls in purgntory
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-10-22
rnz YcDMa RHpUsIroAN.


II q business sense the yonng voters
who have come forward since 1904 have
more at stake than; any. other class in
rendering right decinion, Their &C.
tire lives are ahead, They hare aaore
years to live, and are now laying the
foundations. ef ltheir business careers.
National policies and conditions ara; Of
the highest consequences to them. Per
baps they are farmers. If 90, Let them
ASH the older generation how farmers
Jared under the last Democratic adniiu.
istration. Let thern take the market
reports Of to-day and compare them
with the prices that prevailed when Mr..
Bryan made his crusade for fres silver
and hurled defiance at President Cieye-
land because he stood by the gold
standard. At the same time Bryan de.
nounced the Republican party Tor Its
protectionist, as well ass sound money
position. Perhaps the drst voter 10 to
engage in manufacturing or mining, rs
wage-earner or. otherwise. Does he
want his American rate Of wages and
the industry he chooses reasonably pro.
tected against foreign competitioni II
he does Mr.. Bryan's leadership will
take him in the opposite direction.
St Louis Globe-D Democrat. y
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-10-22

4 The tide Of prosperity may ebb and
fiow, but the great waves Of Industrial
wealth win continue to grow In vol
ume with ever-incrsasing comfort and
happiness to our contented people, who
win soon number 100000, 900. And be-
cause OF our intelligent and skillful
labor. made 90 because. Of good wages
and good living, we shall make better
fabrics and build stronger structures--
that in spite Of their higher cost In the
beginning will be cheaper In the end
and will be wanted by the people In
every corner Of the earth. So that we
shall capture the markets Of the world
In greater volume without ever sacri-
sficing our home market, the foundation
OF our national wealth and progress.
Hon. James 8. Sherman
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-10-22

It is interesting to note to how great
an extent Governor Hughes Is com
manding the support OF Democrats in
New York State. Springfield Republi-
can.
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Henry Gassaway Davis, who was de-
feated with Parker four years ago, is
wiser as well as older. He says he
aees no hope for the Democracy, and
thinks Parker ID again wasting valu-
able time N making speeches st.
Louis Globe Democrat.