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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
THE INCOME TAX.

The Hon. Robert M. Wallace, member of the House of Represen- tatives in Congress from Arkansas, is making himself heard in a manner that should make his district and his state proud of him. He has made three speeches recently, print ed in full in the Congressional Record of December 21, any one of which is worthy of study by voters, not only of Arkansas, but the coun- try.
 Following is small part of his plea for the fairest of all systems of taxation, the income tax:
 There is no perfect system of taxation, but the weight of opinion among thinkers on economic sub jects is that a properly adjusted in- come tax approaches more nearly perfection than any other. Adam Smith laid down this principle:
 The subjects of every state ought to contribute toward the support of the government as nearly as possible Tn proportion to their respective abilities that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
 When citizen pays taxes accord ing to his income, from whatever source it may be derived, he is giv- ing support to his government and receiving protection from it in a manner more nearly approaching perfection than under any other plan yet devised. If his gains in- crease, his tax increases, and well it may, because he is better able to pay it. If his gains decrease, SD does his tax, and fortunately for him, because he is less able to pay it.
 An income tax requires the rich men to pay their due proportion of the taxes, a thing which all history proves they have never been doing. The fear that all income tax w9uld confiscate the property of the rich is not well grounded. The sense of jusnce among Americans would not permit it. On the other hand, it is notorious that this same sense of justice has not led the rich to volun- tarily assume their share of the public urdens, but, on the contrary by every reputable and disreputable device, to avoid or evade the pay. ment of their proportionate part. And this fact comes from, studied neglect or design to defeat the Smith maxim and produces inequal- ity of taxation. But equality of taxation is or ought to be the object of the law.
 Again, the cost of collecting an income tax is very low compared with our present excise system. According to the treasury authori- ties the cost of collecting the income tax in 1866 was less than 2 per cent being lower than the cost of collect. ing any tax then existing except the tax on banks, which was paid at the treasury. ''
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
nARK p. OI.NEY.

This issue of The Star contains the anno uncement of Mark P. Olrey present mayor of Mena, who aspires to the honor of serving greater number of his fellow citizens by ask ing for the nomination 1 efore the Democratic primary for the office of County and Probate judge.
 MT. Olney has been closely idenfi- fled with Mena and Polk county al- most since the birth of Mena. He is young man possessed d of splen- did education with high moral standing, nd at all times taking active part in church work and many fraternal orders to which he belongs.
 Aside from the honor of being chosen mayor of Mena MT. Olney has been honored by the election to more and higher offices in the fra ternal orders to which he belongs, both in connection with the local, stata and national organizations, than ;ny other citizen of this com mur;ity. That he has been continued higher and higher in thes4 positions shows that he has well performed the duties devolved upon him. It can truly be said further in his in- terest that he is among the most prominent members of the bar of this county and his legal talent fits him u fill the office for which he is a candidate.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
oti, WHAT A plTYl

The New York banks-these same institutions that by main force held the balances of Western banks and tied up business these same institu- tions that by refusing to pay back the money that belonged to some Western banks when called for and thereby forced some to close their doors are raising an awful howl. They say that the West, where the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
W. IT. WILLIAMS.

w. M. Williams makes known in the columns of The Star his desire 10 become the candidate of the Democratic party for the office of assessor of Polk county.
 As to Mir. Williams aspirations The Star can say that he is a man well fitted for the place, he having having served two terms in that position with entire satisfaction to the people of the county prior to the election of the present incumbent, W. L. Parker.
 Mir. Williams is a man so well known to all those who have lived in this county any length of time that no intro9action to him is needed. To anyothersit it can be said that Mir. Williams record for efficiency and integrity ranks Al, and, regard less of party, no man will have just reason for faultfnding if he is chosen by his party for further ser vice in the office of county assessor.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
THE PEOPLE rlUsT WANT IT

The banks of Southern Kansas are scared. That they are badly scared s indicated by the fact that they are most earnestly petitioning Governor Hoch to call a special session of the legislature to devise and pass law guaranteeing depositors against loss through bank failure. There is no patriotism in this. It issimply busi- ness. Oklahoma is about to put such law into effect an these bank CTS have discovered that their de- positors are preparing to get their cash into the banks of Oklahoma when the state guarantees they can get it where they want it.
 Rather pointed indication thai the people know what they want.
 They want to know that when they put their savings in a bank for safe keeping that they will bel safe Also that they, the owners. can get their money when they want it.
 Isere may be a few bankers who do not like the idea, but the people evidently do, and business is busi ness, you know.
 If this is result of the financia Hurry" it will be worth more thai it cost.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
(Atchison Globe. )

(Atchison Globe.)
 Tell the truth, or some one will tell it for you.
 No idle person recognizes the rights of busy people.
 You have right to do lots oi things you shouldn't.
 A man hates his enemies longer than he loves his friends.
 No man was ever strong enough to conquer his own prejudices.
 If you are miserable you are ex. actly what your enemies want you to be.
 Some men need blg humiliation about so often to keep them reason. ably modest.
 There are az many lawyers clamor- ! ing for the wrong as there are law yers clamoring for the right.
 A reputation for wisdom is easier gained by keeping your mouth shut than by attempting to talk wisely
 What is home without a moth err" Ask the newly married couple and they will tell you 1t is simply delightful.
 Good news travels; not so rapidly es bad news, of course, but still il travels. Do a good thing and the people will hear of it in time. 1 There is no guaranteed cure for the tobacco habit. However, there are certain brands of cigars which would probably do the work all right, if it were not for the danger of driving the users to drink.
 When We buy clothing, we always buy it of the clerk who is the poorest salesman in the hou"e; then we have something to say about 1t. A real clever salesman can make us take whatever he wants to get rid of.
 It is worth while to take care of yourself in order to feel better" " Eat only enough, sleep enough and keep your conscience clear and you will feel so well that you will ire quenily chuckle because of the joy ot living. On the other hand, if you remain out too late at night and eat and drink too much you will be half dead on your feet all the following day and not able to do your work half right,
 The most depressing sight in the world is an impudent child with the parents standing by and smiling be- cause of the belief that the child's impudence is entertaining smart ness. Did you ever act this way with your children? You may not think so, but what do your neigh bors say in private about your chil- dren
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS. A
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL. The Star is authorized to announce the HON. HAL l.. NURWOOn as candidate for the office of Attorney General, subjecl to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
 The Star is authorized to announce MAklN F. OLNEY as candidate for the office ol Judge Of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.
 The star is authorized to announce W, M. WILLIAMS as a candidate for the office ol Assessor of Polk County, subject to the action ofthe Democratic primary.
 The star is authorized to announce FREE MAN l.. JOHNSON as a candidate for the office Of Assessor of Polk County. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK.
 The Star Is authorized to announce w. L. PARKER as a candidate for the office oi County Clerk of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02

scarcely necessary add that The Star has grind adjust this would rejoice greatly and be permitted to should be entirely overlooked that desirable condition exists the first the building of and then the of maintenance
 that the granting of the franchise clearly ega only be settled in court by those interested The the paid aborng Mena and been pended with the merchants of the city.
 sneering suggestion Robe Cardweb and The Star general unctoum the people who during think that who brings large and plants the form of needed always been ready contribute beray all promote the of his home his he equally good may as--oh, well let that pass
 functotum busnesscome day. Mr Robie and show The how you worked it in Iowa.
 Mr. Robe please inform yourself by studying Sec l, Acts of Arkansas, 1907.
 The with humility profound apologies afiicting them
 Robie knocking" Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02

actual wealth is produced, where the greater part of the legitimate business is done, is now "hoarding unnecessary balances" instead of sending the money on to New York. These New York banks are now urg- ing that their merchants decline to take Western checks tor goods, but insist on being paid in New York exchange.
 Isn't it a shame?
 But, then it had to come.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
BRYAN HOLDS ATTENTION

B yan may be a talking ma chine, as New York paper calls him, but it may be noticed that he always holds the attention of every body within hearing distance. Ar kansas Democrat.
 Yes, and when MT. Bryan lectures in Mena next Saturday night there will probably be many who come late who will be unable to hear him because they cannot get within heal inp.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
Hindsight Forestry.

Vienna has decided to surround itself with wide belt of trees at a cost of II million dollars. Hind sight forestry is expensive. Globe Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
WISDOM OF AN EMpIRIcls T
fGlobe-Demoerat |

{Globe-Democrat.l Self-pity is egotism's worst affron4 Only service may justly justify advice.
 Inferiority alone hates and is jealous.
 Having your own way is a good means of getting into trouble. If you have any weepiag to do. do it on the inside. SmiIt exterioraly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
STARLETS.

Those good people who repeat over and over the phrase, And there is no health in us, are nearer right than they know.
 Where simplicity and worth combine there we have the greatest beauty. Eternal Progress.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
THE MEyA ryENTNG STAR

IS a progressive ncwspaper furnishlhk to it's readers daily service covering eral happenings as we'll as those items of local news that go to make a home paper invaluable to citizens of any com inunity. If you want the news in your nome each week day, subscribe for The Evening Star. By carrier or mail, 4Oc
 CT month
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02

perhaps but because he knew that Mena protect the health of her citizens his personal inter- ests would suffer.
 Mena the winter of 1906 resting under history the threatened removal of the line o the Southern point nineteen miles west Mr. Cardwe presented whh he proposed to immediately build January franchise granted and in fom with built by Mr. Cardwe costing all to This system said be ample meet siderable growth of the town.
 The of the mains used Mena and three Texas towns where aso rvatev owned. are:
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02

The fall the Mena system much greater than named being all 146 feet In Port Arthur but 10 feet
 practically the those of Cebune Tex which any the which The Star has the following and bath tubs private residences the proporonae hotels boarding houses and stores being practically the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-02
FIREMAN L. JOHNSON.

In this issue of The Star appears
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12
NORTHWEST NEWS.

September 20 to 25 inclusive is the
date for the next Spokane Interstate
fair next year.
A new state horticultural law will
be demanded by the Washington State
Horticultural association.
Governor-elect S. G. Cosgrove is
feeling much better today.
Robert +. Dunn of Idaho, register
of the land Office at Occur d 'Alene,
Idaho, has been reappointed.
Secretary Garfield has withdrew his
recommendation for an appropriation to
pay the salary of an Indian agent on
the Colville reservation. He desires to
place this reservation under control of
the bonded schools, following out the
policy to gradually retire Indian agents
wherever practicable and placing the
administration of the agencies under
the school superintendent.
Henry Brown, colored centenarian
died recently at Everett, age 100 years
and three months.
The attendance at the National Apple
show at Spokane this week the first day
totalled 1852.
A daring attempt was made by al
unmasxed bandit to holds up the FRS
National bank of Ellensburg, Wash.
Tuesday. The assistant cashier was
shot in the arm. The robber ESCAPED
without booty.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12
Catalogue Siren Lured Farmer.

A farmer living near a Kansas town
ordered stove from Chicago house.
The picture looked pretty good, and the
price seemed reasonable. Cash was
sent with the order, and the stove ar
rived from the factory in Ohio a few
weeks later. 1t was carried home after
few dollars freight bill was paid.
Taking it off the wagon, a hole was
broken through the bottom of it. A
letter was sent to the concern asking
that repairs. be sent. A reply was re-
ceived to the effect that the agent of
the railroad company reported that the
stove was delivered in good condition,
and in fact, the farmer had signed a
statement TO that effect. But if the
farmer would send the broken part,
charges prepaid, and pay the express
age on the repairs sent, they would be
glad to do the mending, says Retail
Merchant
In the meantime the farmer needed
a stove badly. He went to the local
hardware man, there was shown a stove
which looked very much better than
the one he had at home, and the price
was a dollar less, not counting the
freight charges. In fact, the stove
was a better one. The farmer bought
the stove, told the merchant what foo
he was for sending away for one, and
blamed his wife and daughter for do
ing so. He said that he had done with
the catalogue houses and since ther
has been staunch advocate of home
trading. He wrote to the catalogue
house offering to return the stove il
they would allow him half the amount
that he paid them for it. They replied
that they were sorry, but would ex
change other goods for the stove, pro
viding the farmer would pay freigh
charges. This provoked the farmer t.
such an extent that he stored the stow,
out in the barn and charged up thu
amount he paid for it to experience.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12
Summary of Message.

Repeal the Sherman antitrust law.
Increase the salaries of all federal
judges.
Admit New Mexico and Arizona to
statehood.
Change the system of promotion in
the army to secure the best men for
the commands rather than those whose
only claim is seniority in point of
service.
Pass an employers liability law
which is fair to the wage Garner and
the employer alike.
Enact laws which will effectually
guard against the deforestation of the
nation.
These are some of the prominent fea-
lures in the message of President
Theodore Roosevelt to the congress
which opened its session yesterday. The
president is more reserved in his mes
sage than customary and is less radical.
He has condemned the Sherman law
and takes the position that all com
binations and mergers of trusts should
not be prohibited under the penal
statute, pointing out that some of these
combinations work directly for the gen
eral good of the public.
The message devotes considerable
time to the subject of the courts and
the attacks which have been made on
them in the recent campaign and he
sets out that while there may be in
| g +lro,,rrb tho
members of the court that reforms
must come, as the Judiciary is appointed
for life. The president takes the posi-
ton that the conditions modify the
laws of the nation and what may have
been good law so years ago is modi-
fed by the trend of public opinion and
the circumstances.
The presidents position in relation
to army promotions will undoubtedly
cause furore in army circles, as he
makes the direct charge that some OF
the officers who are elevated to the
higher Offices have no ability to com
mand.
Following the swearing in of Senator
Cummins of Iowa, and the reading OF
the message, the senate adjourned.
The president has decided to re
appoint w. d. Crum (colored) collector
of the port at Charleston, South Caro-
lima. 1t was the original appointment
of Crum that caused such furore il
the senate three years ago.
President Taft is at the nationa
capital.
Discouraged by his efforts to indnc'
hsi wife to return and live with him
Charles Klinkert, manager of the stat
fish hatchery at Twisp, Wash, shot an'
killed himself recently.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12

Christmas morning. And then came
school, college, aud then married life.
When the scribbinR fit was on him
Pearl used to draw her low wicker chair
close to his writing table, knitting, or
daintily lingering white material, soft
and downy and fluffy for the prospective
wearer. and the few remarks she made
seemed to chime In and identify them
selves with what he was writing; but,
OF course, all this happened five years
ago.
One odd little trick Pearl had, and
Noel remembered it this evening-and
missed It,
When his pen was working extra
busily she used to lay the tips of her
fingers upon his right hand-just where
hand meets wrist. She did not incom-
mode him In the least. He declared her
touch inspired him: they were such pink
tipped fingers, and so small, and he had
often written with the tiny touch on his
wrist almost unconsciously-only peep
ing up from time to time at sweet
oval face, into deep violet eyes love lit.
But, Of course. this was five years
ago
So he wrote on. feeling a little bit
sorry tnat Cnum nad not stayed, Tor ar
ter all he only had another half hours
work before him, and then they could sit
and chat, and perhaps drown the sound
OF the bells that he knew would ring out
In a few hours.
He was just in the frame of mind to
summon his landladys children but ex.
ccpt for himself, the house was empty
There was a Christmas Eve party going
on, and Mrs. Marsh and her progeny
were attending il.
He had been writing for half an houl
since Chum had left him, and felt the
old familiar touch on his wrist. 1t wal
imag ination of course, he did not ever
turn his head and then he was lookini
into blue eyes, In the round golden-curleC
framed face of boy Of four. who laugh
ell up at him and presented a rosebud t
be kissed.
Goodness, child-where on earth d,
you come from? and who-who brough
you? What is your nameT
Eric" and the child began to max
preparations for climbing lofty knee.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12

When skies are cold with wintry stars.
and hills
Are white with yester-even's snow, and
lie
In ghostly state beneath the ghostly
sky;
When many a gusty blast the darkness
fills
With ever lonely, homeless sound, and
chills
The window panes with frost; when
cracking fly
The sparks about the hearth, and glow
and die,
While in the pause his note the cricket
trills
Oh, then how dear is home and what a
sense
or rudy warmth and peace beguiles
the mind
And what charm in listening while
the wind
Blows fierce outside, through winters
starry tents,
And dies away around the window
pane.
And ever rises loud, and dies again
Ernest Warburton Shurtleff.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12

OF - on New Years eve there are
.rustling and bustling and merry laugh
ter as each maiden kisses all the young
men she can catch. 1t is the only mo-
ment in the year when custom permits
her such liberty, and she is not slow
to take advantage of it. Then, the new
year raving made its bow, the party
breaks up. the young folk take walk,
and the first person of the opposite sex
which each roisterer meets is consid-
cred destined to be that merrymaker 8
future partner in life.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-12
"Who brought you here. Baby Eric?

"Who brought you here. Baby Eric?
How did you conner
Noel felt like an Irish member of Par
lament. for mo answer was given" but
wee form, full of hugs and kisses, got
fast hold upon him. and said gravely'
and vet with a sweet air of command;
Just come'd-and now il you're not
too busy. mister Father"
"Yes, my SON."
"P'raps-I'd better go to bed"
but, my child-my little son-who
brought you here? where is your moth
erY' and the tall man. suddenly releasing
his first-born, paced up and down. or
course. Chum had left the door open,
and someone had iold the child to walk
straight in--and the child had-straight
In.
The author-his tiny son was on the
floor now. saying things TO the cat, and 1t
deserved every word, being a cat that
ticks stamps off letters, and loves bacon
and boiled eggs-thrust his hands deep
into his pockets and looked down, sad
eyed. at little Sunny-face.
Eyes, perhaps you had better come to
bed"
If Chum would only come, if some
thing would only happen to break the
silence, silence only cleft by the sigh
of child.
The church was only at the end Of the
street.
He could hear the bell-ringers shut
fling along the frosty pavement, In few
ninutes-and he bent to his work.
Half asleep. half awake, he was con-
scious of the old, almost forgotten touch
upon his wrist--a dream doubtless-but
he could not shake il off. and then he
looked down.
Kneeling as of yore beside him. blue
eyes tear-dimmed, was Pearl.
81 have returned. Noel" II was a
quavering little voice. but it thrilled him.
How like she was to their child.
And then the bells FLASHED forth their
message. "Peace on Earth, Good viii
Towards Men, and to two hearts they
carried a sweeter. deeper message still
No word was spoken. A small figure
In a smoking jacket that reached to hi:
heels, stood at the dividing door, an
eager face turned to either.
And husband and wife kissed silently