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The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
People Waking Up.

The Wall Street Journal, a daily financial publication, published on Wall Street, New York, in a recent issue has quite long article and statement having to do with Sears, Roebuck & Co.'s financial condition. based on their statement of the year ending June 30, 1908. This state ment shows that their surplus was reduced from S2.542, 300 at the close of the year 1907, to $1, ,704, 1898 at the close of the last fiscal year. This, as the Wall Street Journal says, shows a decrease of $500, 900 in surplus, which evidently went for the pay ment of dividends. 1t will be re- membered that Sears, Roebuck X Co.'S preferred stock draws cer- tain per cent of interest, or divi- dends, and this must be met or the company would go into the hands of receiver. And it is very likely this $500, ,000 was taken out of the sur plus and used for paying dividends.
 The Wall Street Journal goes on to show that the decrease for the total year makes about 20 per cent, and says the management expects a leaner year this year than the one just closed. The same publication also says that Sears. Roebuck & Go. have on their pay roll 4,200 em- ployees, while their usual force was S,400.
 The Mail Order Journal, which is considered the official organ of the mail order business, in their August, 1908, issue, in commenting on this status of the mail order business, and in speaking of Sears, Roebuck X Co.'s financial condition, gives practically the same figures as those used in the Wall Street Journal. The Mail Order Journal says that while their statement shows a drop of $ll, ,000, 900 in business. that it also shows corresponding decrease in profits, and then says. The firm has been indicted in the Federal court of Des Moines on charge of using the mails to defraud. Certain statements in its circulars have formed the basis cf the serious charge. Not only have competitors. but local traders in every part of the country taken advantage of that indictment to hurt it's business.
 These two statements coming from authoritive sources and in fact right from headquarters, indicate that when some concerns are brought to
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

stained hands nowadays, no matter how much time you must spend in the kitchen. A slice of lemon, or a skin from which the juice has been squeezed, rubbed on the hands will remove stains of all kinds; as a nail cleanser equal portions of lemon juice and alcohol helps to remove stains. It should be applied upon absorbent cotton wound about 3 sharpened orange stick. At night the hands should be literally anoint- ed with a toilet cream, and loose white cotton gloves worn to save the bedclothing.
 Lemon juice will cleanse other things besides the skin. Copper may be cleaned by rubbing with a lemon skin and salt. It should be wiped at once with a cloth or chamois. Iron rust and ink stains may be removed from linen by rub ping with lemon juice and salt and then exposing the spot to the sun.
 For feverishn ass and unnatural thirst soften a lemon by rolling it on some hard surface, cut off the top, add sugar, working it d own into the lemon with a fork; then slowly suck the lemon. The November Da,ineafor
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
sunnestlnn a Ionla.

Little Emma vas intensely inter. ested in her big sisters engagement. She had any number of preconceived fore they were married. and so when one afternoon har sisters tiance ar. rived to make a call she followed the sweethearts into the drawing room and took I'D position directly in front of them as they sat on a sofa. Clasping her hands around her knees and gazing at the young man with a romantic expression on her ardent face. little Emma remarked eagerly; Il suppose now you are going to talk about the moonlight"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Held for Stealing Hogs.

Deputy Sheriff Ben Gibson who came up from Hatfield Fri. day afternoon aud spent the night Tn Mena, reports that Ed Warren, who was arrested about a week ago on a charge of grand larceny, the stealing of some hogs belonging to A. J. Robins of Rocky, had his preliminary hear ing Monday before Squire Davis of Hatfield and was held 10 the grand jury iu the sum of $500. He gave bond for his appearance and was released.
 It is alleged that the hogs were stolen iu February, 19O7.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
W. C. T. U. COLUMN.

Catherine B. Johnson, Press Supt.l
 Tuesday afternoon. October 6, the w. c. T. U. met in the M. E. church. In the absence of the president. Mrs. Kelly. the vice president, Mrs. Olney presided and led the devotion al services, after which she took up the subject for discussion, which was "Child Labor," and made a very impressive and instructive talk upon the topic, also reading extracts from a speech delivered by Hon. Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, i'll the senate of the United States in 1907.
 Through the influence of the w. c. T. U. many little lives have been frightened. To give to these chil- dren from the darker life some bright hours and to inculcate lessons of cleanliness, order and good con duet, where squaller and misery reigned and in many cases added to the distress and discomforts is a drunken father, has been the aim of this noble band of women and has resulted in great good for the chil- dren and has alleviated much suffer ing and brought souls to God.
 A paper was read in which a plea was made to members to make the most of this precious life which God has given IS. Soon, and perhaps very soon for some of us, the life book will be closed and in that great day when the book is opened will the record be "She hath done what she could ?"
 Reference was made to the power of example, and parents and others after whom children are likely to pattern. were urged to set proper examples for them to follow, espe- cially. Mothers were asked to look upon their children as a precious heritage from God. The ever-grow- ing opportunities were referred to and we were urged to press for ward with renewed energy.
 The meeting wlll be held at the same place the 20th inst, and the subject will be l.. T. l.. work.
 As the year draws nearer to a close we desire that we may become more and more like our Master and that the Union may be in greater measure power for good in this city.
 The meeting closed with the bene- diction of the Union.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
THE USES OF THE LEMON.
A Lemon Shampoo.

Here is recipe for simple sham poo made of lemon. Pour the juice of three lemons upon two ounces of salts of tarter, add about two quarts of warm water and use as an ordi- nary shampoo. This will make the hair soft and fluffy. and is an excel lent cleanser. If one has sufficient time at her disposal it is a good idea to boil the juice, boiling the skins with it. This makes a stronger solu- tion of the lemon. A few drops of perfume. or altar of roses, added will leave a faint scent upon the hair. The mixture of salts of tartar should never be allowed to stand. It should be mixed fresh for every shampoo.
 The Lemon as a Cleanser.
 There is no excuse for rough or
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

account-when they are indicted for fraudulent use of the mails it has very, very marked tendency to decrease their business. If they have been doing fraudulent busi- ness, and we doubt not but what most people think they have, then this forces them to answer for their wrongs and puts the business where it belongs, in the hands of the legiti- mate retail dealers, and is very satisfactory condition. Merchants Trade Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
DELICIOUS BANANA CREAM.

This recipe is highly recommended oy one ot our correspondents: try if Tor dessert tomorrow.
 Feel hye large bananas, rub smooth wlth hve teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add one teacup sweet cream beaten to a sun roth, then add one package of Lemon JELI4-O dissolved in lt teaeuns boiling water. Pour into mold and when cold garnish with candied cher. ries. Serve with whipped cream. or any good pudding sauce. JEIJ-o G js age. " P"0A-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
BITS OF EVERY DAY pHiLOsopHY
Keep sweet.
 Baltimore American.

kAtchison 6loDe.)
 No scheme pays as well as legiti- mate business.
 A fool boy may get over it, but a fool man is past redemption.
 A great trick of pretty woman is not to be very fond of anyone.
 Young men agree upon the belle of the town, but the girls never do.
 After a man passes fifty, it shocks him little to be addressed by his first name.
 When you have a streak of good luck, how commonplace ordinary luck seems !
 Every man who goes to the devil saves others who are travelling the same road.
 Some people are too funny: They make you so tired you cant laugh at their jokes.
 AS soon as woman inarries man of means, the fortunes of her family begin to look up.
 Saving money requires as much genius as writing poetry and it is of better sort.
 More people are poor on account of bad management than an account of extravagar ce.
 There are great many different ways of going to the devil, but by no one of them can man go slowly.
 It is a good thing women don't swear. They have a good many things that would make them do it.
 After a woman has been married three weeks she doesn't like to have her husband around in the daytime.
 The great difference between mother and father is that the mother still loves the baby when it cries.
 When a schemer visits town, and his scheme fails to go, he says it is the dullest town he ever visited in his life.
 Our idea of a very mean man is one who finds fault with his wife's breakfast the morning after they are married.
 When man owns building in town, which won't rent. he never planes the building. He says the old town is dead.
 The worst thing that can happen to poor man is to get in the way of aesociating with men who have good deal of money.
 It is not always safe to be proper. If you pronounce aluminium" the correct way, everyone but Webster will laugh at you.
 When women attend a party, on the way home they have quite a little criticism to offer, even if they had good time.
 It looks as if fifty years from now the children will be sung to sleep by some one turning on the phonograph, into which mother sang before going off to her bridge whist club.
 What, say most wlves to them selves, glancing around the room as they hear their husbands coming up the steps, will he find to scold about this time? ?"
 Fortune may knock at a mans door once in life time, but misfor- tune walks right in at least once a year and never so much as sends up visiting card
 Take a girl who l as always lived at home and helped with the work and give her a boarding house and horse and buggy and a husband, and she is perfectly happy.
 In every town there is a good deal
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
For Sale or Exchanee
loOa good improved farming land iu Kansas.

loOa good improved farming land in Kansas.
 40a improved, good house. barn and orchard, near Eagleton, Ark.
 good residence lots in north. ern Indiana town, all improve. ments in.
 Large bankers safe with s,ae, chest in, and cashiers desk.
 Will exchange for Mena pron- erty or any kind of collaterais.
 Housekeeper wanted, middle aged lady, uniucumbered, oiV;ne wages and good hone. Henry Lightcap, v im Eagleton, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

The railroads of Arkansas are not at all modest. After demanding a raise in freight rates to point un- heard of, they now want to return to three-cent passenger rate, while Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have 2-cent rate and Tennessee 2 l-2 cents. But they may not find Arkansas as easy" as they think.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Some people have thought it was only the wild and woolly West that opposed Joe Cannon and his auto- cratic methods in Congress. Now comes report that because of hos tility of the people to him his speak ing dates were cancelled in Pennsyl- xyouio
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
4 Consistent Cutter.

Who on earth cut your hair?'' Ffsped Mrs Gunson, as her husband arrived home.
 "A locksmith, my dear" replied MT. Gunson. Did you think barber had anything to do with it?"
 Indeed, l did not" retorted Mrs, Gunson- Judging from the shaggy way it has been trimmed I thought perhaps it was done by hackman = Bohemian.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

D zziness, spells of blindness, headache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and consti- pated bowels. Prickley Ash Bit ters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the system in perfect order. w. c. Vandiver, special agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Horsethieves are apparently hav- ing things pretty nearly their own way in Oklahoma. and we have heard of no arrests of night rid CTS in Arkansas. Better get busy and suppress both.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
vania.

Interest in the flights of airships is decidedly discounted in Arkansas by the flights proposed for railroad freight rates.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
INDIAN SCHOOL
BUILDINGS BURN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL AT DE sMET
MISSION SUFFERS LOSS OF
TWO BUILDINGS VALUED AT
$4,000.

SPOKANE, Feb. 13.-The two
main buildings at the Indian school
at De Smet, Idaho, on the Occur
d'Alene reservation, were totally
destroyed early Tuesday morning,
says the Oh onicle.
The students were Just about to
sit down 10 breakfast wan the
alarm was given, and the dormitory
occupied by the Indian girls was
found to be in flames in the third
story. None of the girls was able
to save anything. The flames COM
municated to the dormitory occupied
by the white girls, and this was also
burned to the ground, but the in
mates succeeded in saving most of
their personal property, the furni-
turo and two pianos.
No one was injured, as all were
in the dining room when the fire
started. 1t is supposed the fire was
started by the falling Of stovepipe.
The loss is estimated at $35, 1000,
and is partially covered by insur-
ance.
The only building left is the laun-
dry. and the fighters had hard work
in keeping the flames from that
structure.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13

charge of burglary, confessed that
for years he had been entering into
the stores of his neighbors at night
and stealing. He knew that he was
doing wrong, he said, but he was
unable to overcome the desire to
steal. He was caught in the home
of James Kennedy, a neighbor.
az have walked the floor at night
until beads of perspiration ran
down my face, fighting against the
insane desire to steal" declared he,
"but always lost"
He said he always gloated over
the stolen goods for day or two
and would then burn them or throw
them away.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
COMPANY NOW
SEEKING ARMORY

The details preparatory to the or
ganization of the artillery company
are now being completed and efforts
are being made to secure an option
upon a suitable hall for armory pur-
poses that will be recommended to
the department, and If accepted will
be leased by the year.
The last meeting was held Tues
number of the young men interest
ed in the company were present. A
meeting will be held within a few
days and at this time it is believed
all matters pertaining to member
ship will be completed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
Ira Duncan Alleged to Have Raised a
Row in the Bad Lands.

Policeman Thomas Tabor arrested
at Kendrick today Ira Duncan,
wanted on a charge of assault with
intent to commit bodily harm, al
legged to have been committed in the
restricted district last night. The
complaining witness is Irene Rich
mond, who charges Duncan with
having severely injured her by beat
ing her about the face and body.
Duncan is railroad man, and is
said to be running out of Portland
on the o. R. G N. road. He came
to Lewiston yesterday afternoon on
Northern Pacific train and during
the early evening visited the Rich
mond woman, whom it is cl:Dned,
was a former sweetheart.
After the trouble Duncan left the
city and is supposed to have walked
to Arrow Junction, where he board
ed the morning train to Spokane
He rode only as far as Juliaetta,
from which place he walked to Ken
drick.
Chief of Police Hayes received in
formation as to the movements oil
Duncan and Officer Tabor was sent
to Kendrick on the noon freight tc
make the arrest.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13

You are helping the band if you
come to the Roller rink tonight.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
PERSONALS. =

f. L. Helm is an arrival in the
city from Delamar, Idaho, to attend
the funeral of his father, w. II.
Helm.
p. w. Mitchell of Nezperce is a
business visitor in the city with
business visitor in the city with
l.. c. Stonebreaker is business
visitor in the city from Sites.
c. +. Stewart of Westlake passed
through the city yesterday en- route
to Spokane.
j. f. O'Neill was a business WISH
tor in the city last night from
Greer.
l. NJ. Bedell left this morning for
visit to Southwick.
o. P. pring was a passenger this
morning for points in the Palouse
country.
Otto Kettenbach is making a bus
mess trip to points on the Palouse
branch.
Edwin Leland and wife are Wis.,
itors in the city from Peck.
S. j. Sargent of Asotin was a
, Lewiston visitor this afternoon.
]. ]. jennings returned this after
noon from a business visit to the Pa
louise country.
Charles Benson returned this aft
ernoon from a brief visit to Spokane.
w. F. Sage of Asotin was visitor
in the city today
Charles f. Brearley returned this
afternoon from a visit to Spokane.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
BUSINESS GOOD
PECK STATION
FINE CROPS, MARKETS FAvoRA-
BILE, MINES MAKING SUBsTAN.
TIAL DEVELOPMENT, is RE.
PORT OF R. C. KIRBY.

Merchants generally in Peck
have reported better business dur
ing January this year than last, "
said R. c. Kirby, furniture dealer of
that place, who was a visitor in the
city today.
"The condition is probably due to
number of causes. The farmers
had good crops and received good
prices; the fruit crop was a good
one, and this was marketed at an
advantage, while the development
of the mining properties has given
employment to a good number OF
men, who have bought their supplies
at the Peck stores.
THE outlook for the mines Ii
most encouraging. At the present
time about 25 men are engaged IN
development work and prospecting
and the assay reports show thai
some fine ore is being taken out.
''The Peck Mining and Milling
company has extended the long tun
mel for distance of $50 feet, will
erosscuts and uprises, and have TAX
en- out large quantity of high
grade ore."
Mr.. Kirby states the wire for tn
electric lighting system was 'takel
IN from the railroad station yester
DAY and work of installing tn
plant at the Ahsahka mill will b
commenced within a short time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
ANOTHER CASE COMPROMISED.
Remington VS.. Robbins Settled With
out Trial.

out 1rldl.
The case of J. C. Remington VS..
Duke Robbins ct al. was settled
without trial this morning by an
agreement in open court by which
the plaintiff was awarded a judg-
ment for 1926, the action having
been brought for $3.50.
The jury late yesterday afternoon
brought in a verdict for the defend
ant in the case of A. J. Showalter
VS.. the Valley Lumber company.
This is the action wherein the plain
tiff brought suit to recover $4,000
damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned by material mans lien and
writ of attachment having been is
sued against his property by the de-
PENDANT company.
The case for the plaintiff was con-
Quoted by Attorneys E. A. Cox and
E. S. Fowler, while Attorneys c. H
Lingenfelter and Halsey appeared
for the defendant company.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
THE PASTIME PROGRAM.

Hunting Above the Clouds.
The Gamekeeper's Dog.
A Tenants Revenge.
Keep 1t Straight.
Song
The Last Rose of Summer Is the
Sweetest Song of ALL"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
A Marked Saving in Mems Shirts

Here's something that should be of considera-
HE interest to the of this community. Our
entire stock of Monarch Shirts (and it's quite
tensve) consisting of Golf and Laundered Fronts
in a wide range of colors and patterns. Light,
dark or medium shades, attached or detached
cuffs not one in this lot worth less than $1.25
and many worth $3.50. Come here Friday or
Saturday and choose from the entire collection
at each ................ S5c
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
SCHOOL DEBATE AT NORMAL
Lewiston High School and Normal
Team Contestants.

The debate between the teams of
the Lewiston State Normal and the
Lewiston High school will be held
in the Normal auditorium this even
ing at o'clock, the question being
Resolved that United States sena-
tors should be chosen by direct pop
ular vote" The High school will
have the affirmative and the Normal
the negative arguments.
The following are the debaters:
Normal, Sewell, Zimmerman, Nc
Cormick; High school, CARLY, Smith
and Thompson.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
Neckwear Bargains, Prices About Half

Another very tempting offer is this: Friday
and Saturday you can take your pick OF any oOc
Fourin-H Hand Tie Teck Tie in the store made OF
excellent quality of plain and fancy silks, in
large variety of the most popular colors for. 29c
Mems Four-in-Hand and Teck Ties OF good
quality fancy silk popular shapes and widths
dark medium or light colors Excellent 25c val
ues Your choice Friday and Saturday. 18c
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13

Remember, the Roller Rink is
open every afternoon. This is the
time for beginners and those desir.
ing to learn to skate. A competent
corps of instructors has been en-.
gagged and their entire attention will
be devoted to ladies who are learn
ing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts
or burns without scar. Cures
piles, eczema, eczema, salt rheum,
any itching. Doan's Ointment.
Your druggist sells it.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the
pain and heals the wound. All drug
gist5 sell It.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-13
is CONFESSED
KLEPTOMANIAC

ALTON, ILL.,. Feb. 1s.-Pacing his
cell in the city Jail, Henry schulle,
wealthy and long-respected build
Hs contractor, in custody on
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ZEPPELIN AleSHlp PASSING OVER
LAKE CONSTANCE
FROM .Tss cSSTAspsr%
lANdFORD To COAST

NEW YORK, N. Y. Aug. 20. -
Sam Langford. who will fight Joe
Jeanette at the National Athletic
Club next Tuesday night, declares
he received a telegram from Joe Cans
today urging him to leave for the
Coast at once. Langford Will start
Wednesday.
Come and second me against Mel
son. You can get Il fight with Kauf-
man and go with johnson or Burns
later IL you win," he declares Cans
wired.
Langford's fight with Jeanette Is
to be one of the most important held
in New York in years. Ii VIII be
important in that the winner will be
in direct line for "A match with Tom
my Burns. They have both met
Jack johnson and their records give
them equal consideration with john
son for attention from the heavy
weight champion.
Langford says he will try to force