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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
JOHNSON DECIDES
 AGAINST UMPIRE
AMERICAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MAKES RULING ON A PLAY
 WHICH CAUSED DISPUTE.
SILK O'LOUGHLIN WAS WRONG
Pitcher Must Hereafter Step Of Rub ber Before Throwing Ball to Catch. CT to Put Out a Characterization, If Upheld, Would Have Virtually Killed Squeeze Play.

President Ban Johnson, of the Amer lean league, has decided against Um- pile "Silk" OIoughlin in the dispute over the umpire's decision in Detroit some time ago, which would virtu- ally kill the squeeze play if carried out. With Dougherty, of Chicago. on third and Davis at bat, Dougherty stole home. Pitcher Sieyer threw the ball to Catcher Payne. who got in front of Davis and touched out Dougherty as he slid to the plate The Chicago players made strong pro test, claiming that Siever should have pitched the ball and that Payne had no right to interfere with Davis. President Johnsons ruling Is that hereafter the pitcher will be required to step of the rubber before he throws the ball to the plate.
 OLoughlin's ruling has been much discussed. Under the rules the um- pire was clearly wrong.
 Rule 34, section g, says:
 "A balk shall be delivery of the ball to the bat when the catcher is stand Ing outside the lines of the catcher's position as defined in Rule g."
 Rule 3, which is portion of the rules describing the construction of the playing field, provides triangular space behind the plate, ten feet in depth, within which the catcher must stand to receive the ball from the pitcher. Any time the backstop steps over any of the lines of this prescribed position to receive a delivered ball he is imposing the penalty of a balk on the pitcher.
 As long as the pitcher is on the rubber there is no chance for him to get away with any such play" says Manager Clark Griffith. Any runner on third has the pitcher directly in front of him and knows enough to stick close to the bag until he puts up his hands in the usual preliminary position for pitching. Then the base runner can lead off. The moment the pitcher begins to wind up the base runner can dash for the plate, and the catcher must wait for the ball to cross the pan before catching 1t, for If he steps forward ahead of tbe batsman, he is infiicting balk upon the pitcher. permitting the runner to score and sending the batsman to first. The rule is plain and positive on that very point and no one has any authority to change it except the rules committee If the pitcher Is not on the rubber no one will know 1t better than the base runner at third, for he can see the pitcher as we'll as any other man on the field.
 ''To steal any base the runner must get the jump on the pitcher or catch rr. He must start with the swing of the pitcher. and this is more necessary Stealing home than any other base 0n the diamond It can only be done where the pitcher winds up a good bit If the catcher were permitted to run in front of the plate to get the ball steal from third home would be physical impossibility; neither the base runner nor the batsman would have fair show on the play--it would all be in favor of the catcher. and base ball is built up on fair play, not preju- dice.~
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
How to Cure chiIblains.

"Toenjoy freedom from chilblains, " writes John Kemp. East Otisfield, Me, ''I apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have also used it for salt rheum with excellent results. 7 Guaranteed for fever, sores, indolent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds, frost bites and skin diseases. 25c at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
LEGAL NOTICES,
NOTICE 10 oIlIEr rITIE.


 Notice k hereby given that on May l2 1908, F.. M, Cecil iiled In my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk county, Arkansas, praying that said court at it April term, ly08 by It's decree confir m ana quiet his title 10 the following described lands situa cd in Polk county, Arkansas. to-wit: the stlf NEl, NEl4 sf.l4, NWL sEI me ane See 1vp Iypne a west snas of pft cS Sl cry creek, all in sTwe s, R s2w SEA sw,4 SEls sec. 2 and the NEI NEl4 Sec. 27. Twp. s., K. 82 w; the SWA SEA See :, Twp. <. R. F w., and the NE4 NE14 Sec, 1, Twp . S., R. 32 w.
 Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in said lands or any part thereof. are hereby warned and called upon to ap- pear In said court within seven weeks from this date and show cause, if any there he, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted and why the title of the said petitioner to said lands and every part there Of should not he quieted and confirmed. Given under my hand this 12th day or May, 1908,
 w. l. Green,
 Clerk Of Polk Chancery Court.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
Cured of Lung Trouble

s pssl ls now eleven years since l had |mritaas' 7" c escape from consumption, y lnaS 17s s, S, O Floyd, a leading business korr, " hershaw, $. c. ''I had run |eonsh n weight to l35 pounds, and Eana7 a7hins was constant. both by day 'Dr night. Finally began taking hipnes $ New Discovery, and con lny su co',.s ms Tor about six months, when AiFels,s lssugn and lung trouble were en- |horT gone and l was restored to my 'spds 'ai q, weight, TO pounds. ' Thous- |Guarsr persons are healed every year. land si iI'sseu ao at Jackson Drug Co. 50c
 '''00 Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
A Social Paradox.

Society at that fashionable water ing place is very exclusive. The regu. lar residents will not allow any of ths outsiders who come from season to season to get into the sacred innsr circles"
 That's odd
 Whats odd about it?
 That it Is the floating population who can't get in the swim. '-~Balt more American.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
Had His Way.

Hold on, shouted the man who was about to be electrocuted.
 What's the natter asked the guard and attendants.
 Why. say. l want you fellers 10 promise me that you won't let the yellow papers headline this matter as An Uncommon Occurrent' or Cur. rent Topics. And after complying they pushed the button.
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nTnkeen Well

The whole year through, writes l.. A. Bartlett. of Rural Route I, Gull ford. Me, "I and my family use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They have proven most satisfactory 10 all Of us. ' They tone the system and cure bilious ness, malaria and constipation. Guar anteed at Jackson Drug Co. Poe,
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At rinanx,s.

farmer Barker-I want to get he farm.
 Elegant clerk-IIow would she like pie knife? iasller Barker-Good land, young ,' au Amt you never been told you "us'n eat pie with no knife?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
A Healthy Exercise.

Faddist visitor-Are you allowed In this prison any exercise beneficial for Jour health?
 Convict-Oh. yes. ma'am. By ad. vice of my counsel. have been skip ping the rope. e.--Baltipore American
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
POLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday iIl January April, July and October. William Martin, President and Lecturer, Mountain Fork. Ark. J. c. Terrell, Secretary-Treasufer Mena, Ark, R. F. D. No. 2 A. NJ, Parker, Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
FAR MERS' UNIONS
4 Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers of unions are especially requested to notify The Star ofany changes in off cers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud Of greatest possible value to the mem bership.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
There Was a Maid

There was a maid Who owned a spade
 Which she called by its proper name. She lald t down Whmn the time came round
 shs did not rsnege in the game
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
A Club Man Dead.

Toledo. O.. June 13.-Locking him self alone in his cozy fiat. Louis M. Koch, a well known club man O. this city, placed a revolver to his temple and sent two bullets through his brain. No motive Is known.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
NOTICE roR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Otfice at
 Camden, Ark, May 2f, 1908

Notice is hereby given that
 JAMES II. ECkHARDT of Mena, Ark, who on March 6, 1902 made homestead entry No. 25423, for \ 1< NEIL and SW4 NElf Sec. (, Twp. &, and SEi4 EI4 Sec. 8l, Twp <. Range 90 w., 9th F. M., has filed notice Of intention to make final i've year proof, to establish claim to land above described, before County Clerk Of Polk County. at Mena, Ark, on the Sth day Of July 1908
 Claimant names as witnesses: Ira Gifford. John 1T. nderson. Jacob C. I.owry. William F. Reed, all orAcorn. Ark. May2S H. C. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16

HOLLY GROVE UNION NO 1542. E. F.. Carter, president R. l.. Dalrymple secretary.
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ROCKY UNION No. ls4.
DALLAS UNION NO. 7I,o.

]. c. Terrell, president; s. Thacker, secrc- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at p. m. Rocky postofiice.
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1ss7 Clarence Waits, president; Albert Ward secretary. Giliham F. 0.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. sso II. z. Fowler. president; T. D. Reid, secre- tary. Meets first and third Fridays Of each month at p. m. Mena r. o
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-- HDII.X HII.I,

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i5i All. Edwards, president; ]. r. smith, ec- retary Hartly F. Q.
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POTTER UNION,

Meets 2d and fth Friday nights S. B. Har- reison, president: Frank Cole, secretary Mena, Ark, K. r. D. No. 1.
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F. II. Fur, president; ]. NJ. Borough Secretary. Meets each list and 3d Saturday at ?. m Egger F. O.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. DIT. Meets Saturday evening before the lst and srd Sundays. E. $. Miller, secretary. Hart Iy r. O.
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FIDELITY UNION

Meets Ist, srd and 9th Wednesday nights. C. H. Miller, president; A. E. Wear, secretary. Board Camp r. 0.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO 2s4. E. K. Grlfith. presidents ]. c. Yell, secfe- tary. Quito F. Q.
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Meets lst and Srd Saturday at ? D. m. A. c Hatfield r. c.
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Meets ist and srd Friday nights Roe shane president; Nathaniel f,lan. secretary Granniss F, 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
LIBERTY UNION NO. 23b.
CHERRY HILL UNION NO. 2o7.

Geo. Wood, president, J. K. Wilcox, secre tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at p. III. Egger, F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16
OLIVER CHAPEL UNION.

MOUNTAIN FOhA UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec raIarY-
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OAK GROVE UNION l. B. Davis, presidents T. B. Baker, secre- tary. Granniss r. 0.
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HATFIELp UNION Nc. 2so.

T. c. HlL president; w. F. Murray, secre tary. Meets each Tuesday night Mena F. 0
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John l.. Riding, president; ]. W. Wilkins secretary. Nandervoort r. 0.
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RANSOM UNION NO. 917. Meets ist and srd Saturday nights J. k Chambers, president Prof W. K. Shinn, sec |. retary. Mena, F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16

Every sort Of Legal Blank of the Legal Light" kind for sale at The Star office
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-16

ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO ss1. W. F. Cox, president; J. F. Bass, secretary Quito F. c.
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BOARD CAMP uNIoN.

 Meets ist and 3rd Saturday at 7.3O p. m. $. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena, r. O.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 12s4.
OZARK UNION No. .oo2.

Wills Jones, president, Eugene Abcrnathy. secretary, Meets first and third Saturdays. Big Fork F. Q.
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CENTER III

CENTER UNION NO. 1901 Lee Evens president, T. A. Dooley, secre- tary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
Resolutions Of Respect.

At meeting Of the Board Of Directors
OF the Planters Bank Of Schlater, Miss,
the following resolutions were passed;
Whereas II hath pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst our wor-
thy president, Mr.. Ben. L. Jones, and
whereas we realize that in his death
this institution has sustained severe
loss we shall miss his CHEEKY voice and
wise counsel; therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to the be-
reaved wife and sorrowing relatives
our most profound sympathy, and pray
that the God Of all grace may sustain
them In this sad hour. And tbs further
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso'
lutions be handed to the devoted wife
and to each brother and sister OF the
deceased, and that copy be mailed to
The Commonwealth newspaper of Green
wood, Miss, to be published in It's COL
umns, and that this entire proceedings
be spread upon the minute book Of this
Bank.
(Signed)
d. T. MITCHELL, vice-Pres.
ROWAN THAYER, Sec.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
A Compliment.

We note with pleasure the appoint
ment Of Mrs. W. G. George as one OF the
Vice Presidents from Mississippi at the
Woman's Department Of the Tri-stste
Fair to be held at Memphis this fall.
We will not be accused OF Partially,
when we say, without fear Of successful
contradiction, that Mrs. W. @. George
is easily the most popular lady in the
State. As tender and gentle as she is
beautiful and attractive she wins the
hearts of all who are 80 fortunate a. to
be numbered In the circle OF her ac-
quaintance. As an artist and musician
she has added lustre to the name OF the
Queen City Of the Delta. Asa hostess
she Is without peer, and her home ls
the centre Of refinement and culture
and indeed are salons rarely II ever OK
celled anywhere. We congratulate tho
Tri-state Fair on the happy selection,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
NORTH CAROLINA.
Tribute Of Respect.

The guests OF the Rhea Springs Hotel
held this evening a Memorial Service
OF q brief nature in connection with the
death of Mr.. Ben. L. Jones, Of Missis-
sippi.
The services were conducted by DR..
X. M. Standefer. of lockwood, al old
friend and associate of Mr.. Jones and
consisted OF brief and entertaining
talk upon the many happy qualities and
pleasing points in the life Of the de-
ceased.
The tribute was that OF friend
which means more than words portray.
A beautiful solo entitled, 20, Dry Those
Tears" was rendered by Miss Ethel
Tyler, OF Chattanooga.
At the close of the exercises COM
mittee was appointed to draft resolu-
tions suited to the occasion, with the
request that the same be printed In the
Chattanooga papers and copy sent to
Mira. Jones.
The following resolutions we're unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased an all wise
Providence to remove from our midst
our friend and acquaintance, Mr.. Ben.
L. Jones who had greatly endeared him
self to all with whom he had associated,
Be it resolved, That we deeply de-
plore his sudden and untimely end and
we do hereby extend to his bereaved
wife and family our most profound
sympathy in their hour Of bereavement
MRS. FRANK DAMRON,
MRS. M. W. COLEMAN,
r. M. STANOYER,
EMIL wASSMAN,
@. G. DUNCALL.
August 18th, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
Mammoth Cotton Stalk.

The Commonwealth has on exhi bition
very large stalk of cotton received
from Messrs. W. S. Barry e. Co. raised
on their plantation near Shellmound.
This stalk of cotton was raised on first
year deadening land, is six feet high,
eight feet in diameter and contains
over one hundred fall grown bolls and
FIVE open bolls. Mr.. W. S. Wingfeld,
who is one of Lenore county's most
successful planters, infofrss The Com
monwealth that most Of his new ground
cotton will average this specimen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
Obituary.

At Rhea Springs, 10 the state OF Ten
nesse, on August 10, la0S, Ben. L. Jones
died Of heart failure, and his remains
were brought from there and buried In
the family cemetery at McNutt III this
county. Saturday, August 18th, attened-
cd by the largest funeral concourse ever
assembled In Lefore county, this attest
ing the wide popularity OF one whose
death will prove greater loss to the
county than that Of most any other
citizen.
Born or May 2nd, 1850, In that part Of
SunAower county, afterwards made a
part OF Lehore, his whole life was
practically spent in the neighborhood
where he was born and reared. His
earlier years we're spent in poverty and
his education was very limited, but
when about twenty eight years OF age,
he married Mrs. M. v. Rose, widow Of
some means and then 1t was that he de-
veloped that wonderful acumen as a
financier which coupled with his ability
as farmer and planter, made the Joint
estate Of himself and wife worth nearly
million Of dollars. His public spirit
was evinced by his connection with
nearly every public enterprise in the
county. His home at Highlandale was
ever open to his friends and no one en-
joyed more than he and his estimable
wife, dispensi ng hospitality that soon
became proverbial.
To say that he was faultless would he
to deny him human, and such faults that
he possessed, hurt him more thar
others. In fact that his friends are
counted wherever he was known, and
his enemies, II any at all, were 80 few
attest to the wonderful popularity o.
this self-made man, and 1t will be many
long day before we will know his like
again. q.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
DANCE HONORING
GREENWOOD VISITORS.
Was Given at STEMS HAIL on last
Friday Evening.

/ Without n doubt the dance given last
Friday evening by the dancing young
gentlemen Of this city under the man
agement Of John Pettey aud James Cor
don Gillespie proved to he ono OF the
greatest successes OF any OF the dances
given here this season. For never this
year before has there been az grand
set OF dancers as those who graced the
floor that evening.
And, as usual, the floor was In excel
lent condition. Many electric fans,
scattered over the floor, did their best
to cool the hot breezes stirring that
evening.
Ross Famous Orchestra furnished tho
music for the occasion. and many were
the encores that were called for by the
jolly crowd. The music was ono OF the
features.of the evening.
Another charming feature Of the oc-
casion was the large number OF lovely
chaperones. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Raw, DIR. aad
Mrs. n. n. Bullock, Mr., and Mrs. Robert
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien McShane,
/ Mrs. Y. A. Malone, Mr.. aud Mrs. Sumter
Gillespie, Mr.. william Sanders and Miss
Susie Wells, and Messrs. Calhoon will
son, All George and Shelby Steele were
tho chaporones who added 80 much real
pleasure to the dance.
A glance at the personnel OF the young
ladies' present will instantly cause one
to see why the young men regretted
the strains of "Home, Sweet Home.''
then SO unpleasant to the merry
dancers. About nine OF our neighboring
cities were represented by their pref
tiest and most popular dancers. and
never has there been experienced more
genuine enjoyment than was Afforded
those present on last Friday evening,
In spite OF the fact that that evening
was one of the warmest we have had.
Among those dancing were Miss
Mabel Witty and James Gordon Giles
pie; Miss Armstrong Hart and Stanly
Sanders; Miss Stella Steele and Harry
Scates: Miss sallie Steele and Ewing
Johnson; Miss Fannie Eva Ray and Ar
thur Montgomery; Miss Cora Belle Rob
erts and N. W. Green; Miss Ethel Aid
ridge and Fred Mcbride; Miss Eliza.
beth Collins and Gordon Mcintyre; Miss
Anna Lee Roane and Lewis Aldridge;
Miss Nal Aldridge and Mr.. Mcleod;
Miss Roberta Dubard and Alney Nc
Lean; Miss Ivy Hilzam and Walter Pill
low; Miss Alma Hilzam and Stewart
Mcintyre; Miss Leonora Gardner and
Sam Montgomery; Miss Irene Hobson
and Robert Sabin; Miss George and All
George; and Messrs. VIM. Priestley,
Lane Majet, B. Frank willisms, William
Yerger, Roach, Maury Humphreys,
Radebaugh, Latham Ray, wortham and
| NJ. B. Grace,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21

his way. He will have to face diff
fculties and work out problems far
from outside help, relying solely
upon himself. He ought to be hard
to whip"
1.-THE professional forester cannot
hope for big fees and pleasant sur
roundings Of life which crown dis
tinguished success in some other
professions. The first prizes which
are bestowed upon the great lawyer,
the eminent physician, are not yet
open to him. He must be content
without much luxury; he will have
to spend good deal of time out of
reach of the ordinary comforts. He
must be able and willing to rough
it without conplaint---to sleep on
hard beds, eat homely fare, endure
prolonged e1ertion and get along
with plain people. On the other
hand, if he is at all fitted for his
profession---and a few weeks of
actual forest work or good summer
school work will tell him whether
he is or not---there is open to him a
very rich reward---life in the open,
in the midst Of beautiful, healthful
and congenial surroundings, creative
work of unmatched usefulness in
any material field, a place of large
responsibility and dignity, and with
it all a fair living.
"If the foresters temperament is
scientific he will have the JOY of the
discoverer and organizer of knowl-
edge in rich and almost virgin
field, while if 1t be practical he will
have the chance of sharing in a ma
tional work of prime Importance to
our people both now and hereafter,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
Small Savings to Big Ones
Grow.

We solicit the savings account Of
every man, woman and child In this city
and county. We receive deposits from
s1.O0 up. The humble citizen with his
small savings, the day laborer strug-
Cling to get hold on life, the farmer
with bis net savings from his crop, the
factory employee and all industrious
saving people are invited to make this
bank their bank, for truly this bank is
the "Bank OF the People.
-Four per cent. interest paid, COM
pounded semi-annually.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-21
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