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The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
TATTooERs DRINK THE BLOOD
Part of the Operation as Conducted by
 Expert Japanese.

Young Lieut.. Marlinspike revealed on his right arm an Uncle Sam. and on his left peacock, while round his neck a gleaming serpent was coiled. its mouth holding its tail.
 This is Japanese tattooing." the lieutenant said, proudly. "Nagasaki work. was under the needle 19 hours in all. My two tattooers drank quite . pint of my blood.
 Jap tattooers are all blood drink CTS. They like it. They get to like 1t in the end as you or I like tobacco.
 You see. as they work. the blood wells forth; it flows over the design, and then, very carefully, without smearing the wet ink, they lick the blood up delicately with the tongue. Every Jap tattooer, as he picks and picks away at you. bends down every few minutes and licks the little rising tide of blood away.
 If he is seasoned tattooer he swal. lows the blood. He likes it. he says
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
ALLOWS vorARIEs NO PEACE.
Unfortunate Indeed Are Those unduiy
 Superstltious.

The superstitious woman started to go down town, but found that she had forgotten something. It was hard work to get her to go back for 1t, but when she did she sat down for few minutes to take the curse off" before going out again. On the sidewalk she passed cross-eyed man. and had hard work to keep from splitting three times over her left shoulder. The first car that came along was No. 13. She let 1t go by and waited eight minutes for another. On the way down town she remarked to a friend that she mad been in excellent health this summer" Instantly she was obliged to loosen her glove and rub her bare palm on the wood of the bench before her. As she and her friend were walking on Twenty-third street some thoughtless person darted between them. The superstitious woman was much dis turbed and worried over the thought of a coming separation.
 That night her husband upset the salt-cellar. She insisted on his taking a pinch of the salt and throwing 1t over his shoulder When she dis robed for the night she discovered that she had been wearing one stocking wrong side out all day. It was q sign of good luck. and it allowed her to go to bed happy. But some time in the night dog howled dismally under her window From that moment she has been looking for calamity. Nothing will make her believe that there will not be death in her i'm mediate family.-New York Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Discussed over the Prune..

Why is 1t, Miss Willing, that fat men always have the prettiest wives? :? seldom see jolly, fat man with an ugly, cross looking wife. By love, those fellows just go in and win the pretty women every time"
 Well, MT. Hammerslee, I can ac- count for that You see, & husband should be sort of bromide, should have soothing effect. Fat men are placid, calm, jolly and good providers. They like the good things of life them selves, and they like to see their wives we'll dressed, and to sit down to good table. No wonder women like them better than they do lean, dyspeptic, nervous, cranky men, who find fault, nag. and are stingy. Men like this want lot of waiting on and attention, they are generally jeal- ous and selfish. Fat men hate fuss, seem to understand that wives are as fond of being spoiled and of having good clothes and good dinners as other women are, and hence women natu- rally marry men of this temperament"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Time for Needed Rest.

A physician, who makes a study of women's nerves and their quality of endurance, asserts that little intel ligence on their part would help i'm mensely in going through life. The reason, he says, that women get ex- hausted after any endurance test is that they do not know how to balance
 work and rest. He lays down the following rules, which are far better than medicine: Sleep in proper pro portions comes first. It should be talk en in immoderate doses when one has just gone through a tedious time, or expects to face one. The seven-hour rule or custom should be utterly abol- ished. There should not be one rule for every one concerning sleep. Each individual should be her own judge of how much is needed. If she wants ten hours sleep, if she can get it, and feels refreshed after it, she should make every effort to have it. The day laborer does not need as much sleep as those who work in an office; those who work in shop do not need as much brain repair as those who write.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
GAVE HIM FRIENDLY WARNING.
Janitor's Humorous Misunderstanding
 of Domestic Situation.

The janitor of fashionable Boston flat opened his basement door in an- swer to ring, and found there a tidy appearing young man who inquired if Mrs. Cleverington lived in the fiat. The janitor answering in the affirma- tive. the visitor slipped him well come coin. and requested to be shown to that lady's apartments. Stimulated by the money, the menial readily led the way upstairs At Mrs. Clevering- tons door that lady, on beholding her long-absent college brother, flung her arms about his neck. and kissed him before the eyes of the astonished janitor.
 A half-hour later the flats handy man again hurried up the stairs and knocked at Mrs. Cleverington's door. When it was opened by maid he stuck his head inside until his eyes came upon the loving couple chatting together on the sofa.
 Say, young fellow" was his advice to the college brother. you'd better get out of this. Here comes MT. Cleverington! !"-Harper's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
FOR LOVERS FAIR'
MAIDS OF LuNMRuRo ARE AL.
 REApYH&PAHtNe.
On the First Thursday in December the Great Event, with Its Oit-Time Customs and Ceremonies.
 Takes Place.

Although the happy day is still some months away. the fair maids of Lux emburg who have not yet been fortu- oate enough to secure husband, have begun to prepare for Lovers fair" New dresses are being made, old ones repaired, and all the subtle arts known to womankind the world over are be- Ing brought to bear upon the problem of making the unattached daughters of the household irresistible in the eyes of the eligible young men.
 Every year on the first Thursday in December. the peasants of this hilly province flock into its chief town, Ar lon, in char-a-bancs, carts and every other description of vehicle in order to attend the curious ceremony. The young people strike up acquaintance, while their parents exchange confi' dences as to the possibility of match The young men, who invariably are dressed in their best black clothes, of. fer presents to the girls of their choice and even go so far as to claim formal engagement. These operations take place openly in streets, in houses oi refreshment and in the public gar dens.
 All this, however, Is but a prelim' mary and of but slight interest com pared with what follows. If two young folks become mutually attached at this "fair," the respective families apply to a marriage broker, or, as he Is called "a holy man." This person becomes the honored guest in the house or the parents of both contracting parties. He makes himself acquainted with then exact social position, their habits ol life, their tastes; transmits these de' tails to the "other side" indicates how housekeeping may best be started on the given conditions; in short, he fixes up" the marriage. These brokers oI holy men are generally counted as first-rate trenchmen and wine swallow CTS. All the same they are held 1T considerable esteem by the two fam flies, at whose table they are accord ed the place of honor.
 A month later--that is to say, or the first Thursday in the New Year there is second flair" at Arlon Here the lovers formally plight theil troth, the families give their mutua consent to the union, and the broker receives his remuneration--consistins of a commission on the amount of tho dowry, and, in accordance with an an cient custom, a pair of top boots ant . top hat.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
First Aid for British Army.

The British army is considering the adoption of the Utermohlen system of first aid surgical dressings, which have been in use in the Dutch army for several years. The packets are small and light. One dressing ia so designed that a man can unpack and place the antiseptic pad upon his wounded arm by using the other hand only, the packet being unloosened by pulling certain strings with the teeth and shaking the dressing out of the containing paper. It consists of a square pad, to which are attached bandages, and these being pulled apart enable the dressing to be fixed by wrapping and to be tied with great celerity The larger packets contain two similar dressings. which can be applied to the orifices of entry and exit of a bullet.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Calf Born Like Turtle

Eldora. Ia.-At the home of William Cockburn, in Cherokee county. there has been born freak calf. The GOV ering of the body, instead of being of hair. is sf hard shell like that of a mud turtle. It is the owners belief that the mother COW had been fright ened or perhaps bitten by a mud tur- tle in the river which runs through his farm.
 The tall of the calf was a perfectly formed turtles tail, being six inches long and tapering to a point. A. J. Anderson. a taxidermist, says the in ternal arrangement of the calf resem- hled those of a turtle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
THE JOURNEYS END
BOURNE TO WHICH NONE OF US
 TRAVEL ALONE.
"For No Man Liveth to Himself, ana No Man Dieth to Himself"-- Beautiful AIlegory of the
 Last Dread Day.

The man was dying. His landlady, kindly soul, had sent for the vicar of the parish, and when the sick man heard step on the stairs he strove through the agony of almost insup- portable pain to unclench his hands and smooth his brow. As the parson -squat-figured and plain-faced-en- tered, the man smiled a twisted smile
 An, padre, old chap, come to speed the parting guest, eh? Pm afraid I'm not very promising subject for your ministrations."
 But the clergyman, too, was man, so wasted no time beating about the bush. but came straight to the point. No, I'm not here tonight to preach. but-we've known each other some time, and lately I've come to look on you as friend'-here the man turned his head away and grinned quietly at the cheap wall paper-'how is it be- tween you and your God?" The man raised himself in the bed.
 Look here" ne said. T have lived my life without him and am I now to go to him whom I have defled whin- ing for mercy? have lived alone and 1 die alone. Do you"
 He fell back in fresh paroxysm of torture; the bedstead quivered like the shaft of racing screw under the grip of his one hand, while with the other he fiercely motioned his visitor to the door. The latter. seeing his presence was, for the moment, useless, retired-to spend long hours of the night on his knees in the lonely vic arage agonizing for the soul of one he loved. When he called next morning the end had come.
 The long agony was over, and the naked soul lay alone.
 Only vast silence and illimitable space. The man stood erect and cried.
 God! Godl See me! Know me! Throughout my life on earth. I have transgressed thy laws, knowing thy will and thy power Judge me. Cast me to the hell Thou has devised for me, and try whether, through all thy torments, the creature will not mock at the Creator, Here, a man, l stand before the Almighty for judgment, alonel"
 There came no voice, no stirring of the calm, clear depths, but the man was shaken by the question:
 Art thou alone?"
 Suddenly there came pressing on him from every side presences, faces.
 The face of a gentle lady, who, through all. had loved her boy-the face of stern, gray-haired man, hop ing ever for the son of his body-the sweet face of brave girl, eating out her heart in lonely, trustful longing for the one she loved-men's faces, full of belief in the bright promise and friendship of old college days-chil- dren's faces-the brown eyes of faith ful dogs-these all oppressed him. thronged around him, while through his being swept the words:
 For no man liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself!" Through space the cry rang out:
 Have mercy. God!"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
MAKING GODS FOR INDIA.
Foreign Countries Cutting Into Profit
 able Native Industry.

Few of us realize that into the vast triangle of Hindustan is packed one fifth of the entire human race-mora than 200O00,000 Hindus, 60,000. .00o Mohammedans, 10,000.000 aborigines and we'll over 35,000,O00 of other mis cellaneous peoples. making up a popu- lation of over 300,000.000, speaking scores of different tongues and divided into hundreds of separate states.
 The most important industry of In dia is agriculture, for the people are race of farmers, and nearly two thirds of the masses cultivate the soil eking out a living so scanty that the slightest failure of the monsoon brings acute distress, If not positive famine
 It is perhaps for this reason that India is the most god-ridden region on earth. Her deities are numbered in millions, for, quite apart from th' greater gods, every little hamlet be tween the tremendous Himalayas ant Cape Comorin has its own set of dei ties, dreadful and benefcent.
 From this 1t will be seen that god making in India must necessarily be m immense business, and just now here is much feeling among the na i've artifcers over this holy and profit able industry being cut into by for slgn merchants and traders. Only the other day an enormous five tiered Jug 5crnaut car of gayly painted wood ana Bteel was made in Calcutta, and of ate years Birmingham and Philadel- phia have both secured big slices of
 he traffic in gods.
 Every village. especially in Soutl' India, is supposed to be surrounded by evil spirits, always on the watch to inflict disease and misfortune on the people. At the same time every little hamlet has also it's guardian spirits.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
straIoht from the Shoulder.

Oppression, gentlemen" shouted the orator, Hike a boa constructor or anaconda of gigantic size and immeas- urable proportions, wraps the foul coil of its unwieldy body round the unfor tunate patriots soul--loud and rever- berating as the nocturnal thunder rolling in the midnight empyrean- finally to break its tyrant neck upon the iron wheel of independence, or. on the other hand, forcing him first to desperation, then to madness. in the end to crush him in the hideous jaws of mortal death"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
oriqin of the Bolster.

The Crusaders are said to have brought home with them the bolster. and, according to Dr. Camille. their wives. in ignorance of the only ra- tional way of using the article q. e.. the back of a person when lying on his side). and not knowing what else to do with 1t, put the bolster where it is still found on the beds of those who have not learned the wisdom of dis. carding 1t altogether-under the pill. low!
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Political Rights ot Spanish Women

Spanish women now enjoy greater political rights than those of the United States. The committee of the Spanish chamber has accepted an amendment to the municipal administration bill giving women vote in the election of the village mayors and rural council prs It is limited to women who are heads of families. But it Is an excel lent entering wedge; and it gives the women of Spain larger share of sui frage than women yet possess in Al oi the 46 states of the union. Even the countries that have been regarded as the most conservative are beginning to extend suffrage to women
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Reward for Kind Act.

Seven thousand collars left to him by man whom he had lost all track of for nearly 40 years has come to Rev. Richard B. Dilworth of Oxford, Pa, as a result of kind acts done long ago. At that time MT. Dilworth was missionary to the Indians and the tes' tator was struggling ranchman. He was desirous of an education, and MT. Dilworth helped him with his studies. The two men drifted apart, and MT. Dilworth heard nothing what ever of him until he was notified that he had been left beneficiary In his will
 The testator did not know his where rbout, and the bequest was made sim ply to R. E. Dilworth, so detectives have been searching for him for sev' eral months.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Raw Lungs.

When the lungs are sore and in flamed, the germs of pneumonia and consumption find lodgment and multi ply. Foley's Honey and Tar kills the cough germs. cures the most obstinate racking cough, heals the lungs, and serious results. The genuine is in the yellow package. For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Same Here.

Bacon-I see the married man in Corea follows strange custom. If he should meet his wife in the street, he does not recognize her, but passes on as if she were a stranger"
 Egbert-Well that is the custom in this country too, when the married man happens to be in the company of another man."--Yonkers States man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
his Work.

"A good. hearty meal will help me at my work, ma'am," said the wander CT, tapping at the kitchen door.
 What Is your work?" demanded tho kind housewife.
 "Lookin' for work, ma'am," saia Weary, politely
 And suppose should give you a job?" asked the lady
 T couldn't take 1t. ma am" said Weary. with pathetic smile. ''It would interfere with my work. ."--Har ner's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
ttexamethylenetetramine

The above is the name of a German chemical, which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid nsy Remedy. ethylenetetramine is recognized by medical 10 .t books and authorities as uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as YOU notice any irregularities, and avoid a serious malldy. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
Eo Thirty Years.

Enclosed find money order for one dollar for which please send me its worth in Simmons Liver Purifier put up in tin boxes. I have been using the medicine for thirty years"
 Thos. H. Reilly, Jonesville, La. No comments necessary. Price 2oc per box.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

If you suffer from constipation and liver trouble Foley's Orino Laxative will cure you permanently by stimu- lating the digestive organs so they will act natuarlly. Foley's Orino Laxative does not gripe, is pleasant to take and YOU do not have Go take laxatiyes continually aftec taking Orino. Why continue to be the slave of pills and tablets, Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
NoTf0r 2 TOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land Ofiice at
 Camden, Ark, october lt, 1908 Notice is hereby given that
 GEORGE w. SPEARS, of Egger, Ark, who, on November 6. 1901, made Homestead Entry No. 1i999, Serial No. 0G8i), for fri WIZ SWl4 Sec sl, Twp. 1 S., R. 2S w., E15 SEi4 Sec. 36 Twp. S.. h. 20 w, 5th r. M., has filed notice Of intention to make final fiye-year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before ireuit Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 7th day of December, 1908
 Claimant names as witnesses: James s. Wood, William D. Harper, Geor ge w. Wood, Eugene Harper, all of Egger Ark. Oct. 22 II. e. Friedhelm, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Of the Interior, Land office at

NOtICe Is HeTtby gIVen tNAt
 GRANVILLE l.. ROSE Of Quito, Ark, who, on Oct. II, 1901, made homestead entry No. 2I905, Serial No. 0642) for St5< SW14, SW14 SEit, Sec. 10, and NWK NEL4, NE4 NWl4, Sec. l5, Twp E., K. % W. 9th r. M., has nled notice Of intention to make finai fve-year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Circuit Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 18th day of Novemb Der, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses. John J. Foster, Chal3ctus l.. Posey, Isham F. Posey and William +. Ford, all of Quito, Ark. Oct. l5. II. G. Friedheim. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
If You Are Over Fifty Read This

Most people past middle-age suffer from kidney and bladder disorders which Foley's Kidney Remedy would cure Stop the drain on the vitality and restore needed strength and vigor. Commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy today. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

HOLLY GROVE UNION NO, 1542. E. E. Carter, president; k. L. DalrympIe secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

Winter blasts, causing pneumonia, nleurisy and consumption will soon 'ba here. Cure your cough now. and strengthen your lungs with Foley s Honey and Tar Do not risk starting the winter with weak lungs, when Fol eyis Honey and Tar will cure the most obstinate coughs and colds, and pre- vent serious results. For sale by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
xEhat He Needed.

My eyes bother me a good deal. doctor. Do you think I need stronger glasses?"
 No. I think you need weaker glasses--and fewer" was the blunt an. swer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

OVERTURE UNION NO. 1s97 Clarence Waits, president; Albert Ward secretary. Gilman F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

CHERRY HILL UNION NO. POT. F. II. Fur, president; J. NJ. Borough Secretary. Meets each list and Sd Saturday at p m. Egger r. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
POLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday in January President and Lecturer, Mountain Fork, Ark. ]. c. Terrell, Secretary Treasurer, Mena, Ark, K. F. D. No. ?. A. NJ. Parker, Organizer Hatfield, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5i | A. ]. Edwards, president; ]. F. smith, ec-
 retary. Hartly F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05

J. c. Terrell, president; $. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at p. m. Rocky postoffice.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
FAR MERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Nee in

Oficers Of unions are especially requested to notify The Star of any changes in officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud of greatest possible value to the membership.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
WARNINo ORnER.

Hatfield Mercantile Co., piaintiff. vs Pink Weatherford defendant-In J. r. Court.
 The defendant. Pink WeathcrfOrd, Is warn ed to appear In this court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff. Hatfield Mercantile Co.
 Oct. 2f, 1908 W, J, Davis I. T.
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HOARD CAME UNION.

Meets lst. 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights. C. II. Miller president; A. E. Wear, secretary. Board Campp. O.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577 Meets Saturday evening before the lst and 3rd Sundays. D, Morris, president, W. H. Riding, secretary. Hartley F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land office at
 Camden, Ark, Sept. D. 1908. Notice s hereby given that
LENEL K. HOWARD

LEVEL K. HOWARD of Rich Mountain Ark, who, on Oct. 23 1902. made Homestead Entry No. 2bDi4 Serial Sec 6, T. 1 S.. Range Sl w., and NEIt \ El49. Ses i2 T. S., Range 32 w., 9th r. M., has fled notice of intention to make final i've year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before County Clerk Of Polk county, st Mena, Ark, on the 9th day of Novem Der, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Amos Reeder. William L. Cox, Mike Wilson and Samuel s. Little, all of Rich Mountain. Ark. Oct. 1. II. G. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-05
I,TRERTY UNION NO. gas.

Geo. Wood, president J. K. Wilcox, secre tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at ? p. m. Egger, F. O.
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WARNING ORDER.

E. W. clouse, plaintiff, Ns- E. D. fionse, de- fendant, in the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant, E. D. Clouse. Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the plaint of the plaintin, S. w. Clouse. w. l. HKe6ti, Clerk. october |, 1908.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4 E. K. Grifith, president: ]. C. Yell, seer C. | tary. Quito F. O.
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RANSOM UNION NO. SIT.
ROCKY UNION No. l5l

Meets ist and 3rd Saturday nights. ]. k Chambers, president; Prof. w. K. Shtnn, sec retary. Mena, F. O.
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MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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OZARK UNION NO. goo

Meets 1st and 3rd Friday nights. Roe shane, president Nathaniel Bian, secretary Granniss F. 0.