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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Uncle Sans Latest Ruling.

| Speaking of the latest ruling by the
postoffice department affecting newspa-
pers which was made few days ago re-
garding the mailing of newspapers at
the second.class rate, the Spearfish Mail
says, in order to provide that the privi-
leges of the second class are rot secured
largely by takers who are not entitled to
them the department has decided on a
new qualification for that class, namely,
that the periodicals shall be paid for
promptly by the subscriber. The new
regulation goes into effect January /,
but the understanding is that it will not
be generally enforced for six months
thereafter. When it becomes effective
the second class rate of | cent pound
will apply to daily newspapers only
when subscribers are not more than
three months in arrears, and to weekly
newspapers when the subscribers are
| not more than one year delinquent.
grace. The use of the mails is not for,
hidden to subscribers who fail to pay up
as specified, but the second class rate is
denied them, and the publisher is re-
qured to atiix stamps on each copy at
the rate of | cent for each four ounces.
The requirement is practically prohibl.
tive. The whole arrangement is calcu-
lated to force the publisher into de.
manding payment in advance from his
mail subscribers.
The postal department is not trying to
bother dilatory subscribers, nor to give
publishers a paternalistic boost that will
place their subscription business on
cash basis. The department is trying to
get rid of a vast volume of fake periodi-
calls that for years have poured through
the mails at the second.class rate. These
periodicals are nothing more nor less
than circulars loaded with mail order
advertising, in!erspersed with just
enough reading matter to give the semb'
lance of real periodicals. Nobody real
ly subscribes for or pays for these adver-
tising sheets. They are sent free, either
as sample copies or under the guise of
subscriptions paid by somebody else, to
tens or hundreds of thousands of per.
sons. They are cheaply gotten up, and
the returns from the advertising pay the
publishers a handsome profit, making
any return from subscri ptions needless.
1t is all right for the mail order adver-
tisers TO get their advertisements before
the people in this circular form but it is
not right that the postolIice department
should carry the stuff at second-class
rates. The publishers should be requir-
ed TO pay circular rates. If they were
either the revenues of the department
would be greatly augmented or its bur-
den Of distribution materially cut down.
The department has tried many futile
experiments for getting rid of these bar
nacles Now it has determined to with.
draw the second-cass rate from all peri
odicals which cannot prove their merit
by keeping practically all mail subscrip-
tions paid up. 1t is figured that the
fake circulars certainly canno1 with
stand this test. Many persons will not
take them when they are sent free
Certainly nobody Of ordinary intelli
gence is going to pay out good money
for them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
States Attorneys 70 Hold Meeting


Attorney General Clark of South Da-
kota, has called meeting Of the states
attorneys of the state at Watertown on
the seventh of January to get mutually
acquainted and exchange views relative
TO the better enforcement of the laws Of
the state. While in the call sent out it
is not specifically stated that the state
liquor laws will receive attention, yet it
is more than likely that those laws will
receive more attention than any other.
1t is the aim of the attorney general to
secure a uniform observance of the laws
of the state aud to that end has called
the meeting.
A program has been sent ont which
will give an idea of the purpose of the
meeting and contains list of the sub
iects to be discussed. The program fol.
lows:
"The States Attorney and his Client,
by Frank McNulty, states attorney OF
Roberts county.
"The Best Way to Deal With Liquor
Selling, Gambling and Bawdy Houses,
by William Williamson, Js., states at
torney Lyman county.
appellate Procedure in Criminal
Cases." by Chauncey J.. Wood, states
attorney, Pennington county.
Legislation Of Concern to the States
Attorney" by A. w. Wilmarth, states
attorney Beadle county.
Observations and Suggestions" by S
W. Clark, attorney general.
A general discussion will follow eact
paper.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
New Forms for Application and Proofs

New Forms for Application and Proofs.
New forms of applications for Home
stead Entry, Soldiers Additional Home.
stead Entry, Desert Land Entry and for
Timber or Stone Sworn Statements, Tim
Der or Stone Final Proofs, and yearly
proof in Desert Land cases, have been
adopted, and on and after March lst,
1908, no entries will be allowed in the
class of cases mentioned above unless
executed upon the new official forms, or
upon forms which are exact duplicates
thereof, both as to wording, arrange
ment and size. Each of said forms is a
combination of several forms and affida.
Wits formerly required to be filed in such
cases, and the use thereof will result in
saving of time, labor and expense to
the local land officer, proof taking Off
GERS and the claimants.
X. A. BALLINGER,
Com missioner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Seven Years Of Proof.

II have had seven years of proof that
DIR. Kings New Discovery is the best
medicine to take for coughs and colds
and for every diseased condition OF the
throat, chest or lungs" says w. V.
Henry, of Panama, Mo. The world has
had thirty.eight years Of proof that DIR.
Kings New Discovery is the best rem
edy for coughs and colds, la grippe, as
thma, hay fever, bronchitis, hemorrhage
of the lungs, and the early stages of
consumption. Its early use always pre-
vents the development of pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at all drug stores.
soc and Sl00. Trial bottle free.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Simple Remdey for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia
Foley's Honey and Tar not on'y stops
the cough hut heals and strengthens the
lungs so that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no harmful drugs and
is in a yellow package. Refuse substi'
tutes. J. T.. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Watched Fifteen Years.

For fifteen years have watched the
working of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
it has never failed to cure any sore, boil
ulcer or burn to which it was applied.
1t has saved us many doctor bill, /"
says A. +. Hardy, of East Wilton, Ne.
25c at all drug stores.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

The first sale of Inherited Indian land
in the Rosebud Indian reservation to be
held in 1905 will occur on February 10,
when the United States Indian agent at
Rosebud agency will offer fcrly-six
tracts of Indian land for sale to the high
est bidder under the regulations of the
interior department. Practically all of
the land to be offered for sale in Febru-
airy is situated in Tripp and Meyer coun-
ties, and is among the most desirable in
that part of the state. The sales of in
herited Indian lands in that portion of
the Rosebud reservation situated in the
two counties during the year 1907 have
been very large, and thousands of acres
have passed into the hands Of the
whites by purchase, and no doubt will
within the next few years prove very
profitable investment. The last sale of
the year recently took place when %
tracts were offered for sale
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Governor sparks Of Nevada has called

Governor sparks of Nevada has called
an extra session Of the legislature TO
convene January l4rh. The call states
that the object Of tie special session Is
10 adjust by legislation, if possible, the
controversy existing between the min
ers and mine owners at Goidde.a such
legislation should he general ia charac
ter and impartialy applicable for the
restoration and preservation Of law and
order
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

Advices from almost every part OF the
Black Hills where mining Is done, shows
that the bin now pending in congress
doing away with the assessment work on
claims for 1907 in several states, includ
ing south Dakota, will become law too
late to become Of much service in this
part Of the country. Particularly is this
true in the southern Hills, where prac
tcaIly all the assessment work was COM
pleted before New Years Miners and
owners went ahead with the work and
expenditure, fearing that the bill might
not become law, aud even though it
does pass now it will not make great
difference in the Black Hills, at least.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
Mind Your Bus,nessl

If you don't nobody will. 1t is -our
business to keep out of all the trouble
you can and you can and will keep ont
of liver and bowel trouble if you take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They keep
biliousness, malaria and jaundice out OF
your system. 25c at all drug stores.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
This 10 Worth Remembering.

Whenever you have cough or cold
Just remember that Foley's Honey and
Tar will cure it. Do not risk your
health by taking any but the genuine
1t is in yellow package. j. E. Pitcher
Il Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

Hon. Peter Porter of Pennsylvania,
has been recognized as a republican
Having ridden into congress on GOV,
he declined to mount the donkey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

st. Louis reports falling off of 600 sa-
looms in the course Of year, which
only shows how quick st. Louis sa-
loon keeper can make enough to retire
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

The annual meeting of the South Da-
kota Bar association will be held at Wa
teftown, January Sth.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04

Mrs. A. T. Feay. who has been visit
ing her mother and other relatives in
Springfield. Neb., for the past six weeks
returned home Tuesday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-04
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE,
WO0d,St0v0 Length
SO Cts per CCrd,
SO Cts per Cord,
at Shafer {; Moscrip's mill.

Congress viii reconvene next Monday
January 9th,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
FUNERAL OF MISS RUTH COOKSEY
Was Attended by Hundreds of Friends
 of Deceased and Family.

Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock the last sad rites were performed over the remains of Miss Ruth, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William Cooksey, at the Baptist church, where large number of the friends of the fam fly assembled to pay tribute to the dead. The services were con- ducted by tue Rev. s. l.. Gallo way of Philadelphia and were inn pressive 10 a marked degree.
 The casket was banked with flowers sent by the young friends of Miss Ruth, who in life was an idolized companion. The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Eel lows cemetery and the pall-bearers were the deacons of the church, Messrs. J. J. Mershon, w. w. Clever, w. M. Pipkin aud w. E.. Holt and the members of the Sunday school class of which Miss Ruth was a loved member acted as honorary pall- bearers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
SATURDAY SALES WINNERS
MT. B. F. Adkisson of the Cash Store Says They Will Be Continued
 Always Real Bargains.

Being interested as to the re- suits of the advertising in The Star done by MT. B. F. Adkisson of the Cash Store, particularly as to the special Saturday sales that have been regular weekly occur rences for some time past, a rep resentative of The Star made inquiries Monday.
 The subject seemed a pleasant one to MT. Adkisson and he spoke freely of the matter. He said that iu each instance the articles advertised had all been sold, and that he believed the people found them profitable, as he made sure each time that real and not fcti- tious bargains were offered.
 He stated that he had buyers in the market at all times with spot cash to catch up anything good in his line that could be had at below usual prices, and pro- poses to keep up the sales so long as he could find values that would attract customers who appreci- ated money-saving prices.
 "Yes,' he said in closing, ''our Saturday special sales will cer- tainly be contlnued.'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
LAYMENS' MEETING.
Cherry Hill Circuit M. E. Church, South, Meets at Cherry Hill Church
 May Is and 17, 1908.

First Day.
 l0:30 a. m. Devotional services led by Brother A. J. Foster. Election of chairman and secretary. II a. m. Preaching by the Rev. B. B. Thomas, presiding elder. 3p. m. Quarterly conference. 7:30 D. m. Devotional services con- ducted by the Rev. J. N. Simpson, followed by short speeches on ''The Best Methods to Build Up the Work by Brothers A. l.. Durham, w. s. J Jackson. w. R. Shinn, T. G. Conn and J. w. Philpot, closing with a speech or sermon by the presiding elder.
 Second Day. 10 a. m. Experience service, con- ducted by Brother w. D. Durham. Il a. m. Sermon by presiding elder with the sacrament.
 Dinner on the ground.
 2:30 D. m. Devotional service con- ducted by Brother w. A. Gatlin, followed by general remarks by the laymen.
 8p. m. Sermon by presiding elder
 w. k. Justice, F. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warning That
 Nobody Can Afford to Ignore.

Danger Signal No. l comes from the kidney secretions. They will warn you when the kidneys are sick. We'll kidneys excrete a clear, amber fluid. Sick kidneys send out a thin, pale and foamy, or a thick, red, ill-smelling urine, full of sediment and irregular of passage.
 Danger Signal No. ? comes from the back. Back pains, dull and heavy, or sharp and acute, tell you of sick kidneys and warn you of the coming of dropsy, dia- betes and Bright's disease. Doan's s Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys and cure them permanently. Here's proof:
 $. Pickett, bookkeepcr, of 401 West Broad street, Texarkana, Arkansas, says: .'For several years had attacks of dull aching in the small of my back just over the kidneys. 1 knew from the action of the kidney secretions that my kidneys were disordered, but I was unable, although I faithfully tired, to find auy reme- dy or medicine which would check the attacks let alone cure them. An advertisement about Doan' s Kidney Pills came to my notice. I reasoned if they performed half what they promised they might at least bring relief and tried them. The treatment undoubtedly acted directly on the kidneys and in a short time the weakness or irrita- tion of these organs ceased, and as result, the backache disap peared."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buf falo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the uame-Doan's- aud take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
BLUE SUNDAY IN
 RAILROAD YARDS
Kansas City Southern Continues Its Policy of Cutting Down Working Forces For One North and
 One South Local.

An order issued by the manage ment of the Kansas City Southern Railway is t) the effect that no dead freight trains will be run between s D. m. Saturday and 6 D. m. Sun day, and no switching will be done between 2 a. m. and 7p. m. on Sun day. Only one local crew will be run between Mena and Texarkana, down one day and back the next.
 It is also reported that the same arrangements will be made on the local runs between Mena and Spiro and other districts. Local crews will now use third brakeman since only one-half the number of crews are used. One switchman has been cut off of crew at this place, leaving only three men with engine. With the exception of the passenger trains and the two fast freight trains, 51 and 52, no other freight trains will be operated over the line on Sundays.
 It is stated that this step has been taken by the railroad company in order to reduce the operating ex- penses.
 As result of this order the yards at this place had a deserted appear ance, not even the sound of whistle being heard during the entire day Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
DUE TO ARKANSAS CLIMATE.
Farmer 97 Years Old Forgot His Walk.
 ing Stick Daughter 82 Years Old

Mammoth Springs, April 26.-- James Sturgeon of Camp was in Mammoth Springs Friday and bought implements for his farm. He is 97 years of age and as act we as many men who are his juniors by score of years. It IS lis pleasure to relate incidents oi he early days, both in Arkansas and in Kentucky.
 MT. Sturgeon is so energetic that he would not remain long in town, but was desirous of getting back 10 his farm, claiming that it needed his personal attention.
 Sturgeon has daug ghter who has reached the age of S2 years. On leaving town he forgot his walking stick, but be came back from the wagon and got II.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
W. E. GRAHAM IS DEAD.
Passed Away Last Night "A Son Ex. pected to Arrive From Ohio Today
 Left Considerable Property

Friday night at 11:45 w. F. Graham, a resident of Jansen, put for several years recently a resident of Howard, died at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. M. Cald we'll on Mena street, after an illness of several weeks. MT. Graham had taken severe cold last month which rapidly de- veloped into pneumonia, and when he realized that he was to become very sick man he re- quested that he be brought to the home of the Caldwells in this city and last Monday MT. Gra- ham was brought to Mena. The services of Dr. Webb were secured aud trained nurse, Miss Annie Egoff, was i'll daily attendance. The disease increased in violence and that, with old age, left death coDquerer.
 MT. Graham was 75 years of age and was born in Portage, o. When a young man he removed to Iowa, where he lived for . number of years, accumulating considerable property. In 1899 he came to Howard, Polk county, and last January removed to Jans- sen, where he has since resided. He was possessed of considerable property aud has made a good many loans in this district.
 He leaves two sons and daughter. His eldest son, w. J. Graham of Portage, O, ar rived Saturday night, one day after his fathers death, and with the remains left Tuesday night fer the east.
 MT. Graham was kindly man, possessed of sunny disposition, liberal in charitable gifts and al- ways had kind aud sympathetic word for all who were in trouble Among his neig hbors he was well liked.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
Call for Convention.

We, the undersigned, take this means to call couuty convention of all Independent voters of Polk is, all who cannot vote for the Democratic nominee, whether they like him CT not. This is to put an Independent ticket In the field, or part of a ticket that will be with the con- yentiou. We ask you to meet in Mena June 2, the same being the first Tuesday.
 Meet by delegation, say one delegate for every twenty five votere in your township. Have your meetings and elect your delegates and send them with credentials. This is to every man who loves liberty and good government regardless of hls political afhliatiou.
 Let all men come out who feel inclined, but remember the con vention will thin them out to one in hill. Please attend to this al once.
 J o. Gates,
 K. T. Conually,
 J. A. Harkey,
 Bill Miller,
 J k. Raby,
 Jack Faister.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
School Directors Meet.

Polk County School Directors Association met in adjourned session on April 18th.
 Meeting opened with a talk by Prof. Adams on "Advantages to be Gained by County Superin- tendents," followed by general discussion. Motion by MT. Adams that the association meet the second Saturday in May at the courthouse and that each district iu the county be urged to send at least one delegate to said meet ing. carried.
 Motion carried that commit tee be appointed to furnish cor. respondence to the county papers to agitate through the press the questions pertaining to educa- ton. The following were named Adams, Wear, Combs, and editors of all Polk county papers.
 Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
RETURNS AFTER 40 YEARS
Mrs. Emma Morris Was Expelled Frcm Helena by Federals During War
 Wore Stars and Bars.

Helena, April 27.--After an absence of more than 43 years, Mrs. Emma Morris has returned to the city, which she was forced to leave Tn her girlhood days be- cause she dared to wear the colors of the flag she loved upon her hat, after the fall and capture of Helena by the Federals in the Civil war.
 It was Mrs. Morris, then Miss Emma Rightor, who presented to the gallant Capt. J. c. Barlow a silk flag, worked by the ladies ot Helena, when he mustered his battery of guns and marched a way to the front. She was loyal to the flag which her hands pre- seuted, and it was this uuwaver- ing devotion, cou pied with bril- liant daring, that brought on the command which drove her from the city.
 Mrs. Morris was presiding at the organ for the Baptist church on Sunday following the fall of
 "A the city, and she showed her spirit by donning a hat bearing the colors- of the Corfederacy. A lieutenant from the Federal troops was in attendance at church and after the services he notified the daring young woman that she might consider herself under ar rest and requested thet she report a { headquarters Monday morning. G n. Beauford. who was com manding, upheld his junior oftic- CT, and Mrs. Morris was compeil- ed to leave the city.
 She went from Arkansas to Kentucky, where she met the young man whom she afterward married Benj jamin Morris -and in Kentucky she has lived .evei since the day that she donned th' hat trimmed in the stars and bars of the Confederacy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
CARRIED VICTIMS 100 YARDS.
Mir. and Mrs Al Parker Both Had
 Necks Broken at Foreman.

Foreman, April 25.-A torna- do, which struck Foreman about 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. killed both MT. and Mrs. Al Parker, who lived two miles west of here. Their 3-year-old daugh- ter was found with a broken hip and otherwise injured.
 Parker lived on the K. s. Williams place. The house in which they lived was destroyed by the storm and the bodies of both MT. and Mrs. Parker were found about 100 yards from the ruins of the former home. Upon investigation it was found that the necks of both had been broken. Their baby was found uear them with a broken hip. She is still living, but 1t is thought that she will die.
 The tornado also destroyed the residences of M. E. Adams. Thomas Dollarhide and J. E.. Becker. MT. Dollarhide's barn ard servant house were also wrecked. Trees and fences throughout this section of country were completely destroyed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
BAD NEWS OF MRS. DONALDSON
Suffered Eight Hemorrhages Last
 Week Showing in Colorado.

The Star is in receipt of a card from E H. Donaldson, who last week left hurriedly for Colorado Springs in response to a letter stating that Mrs. Donaldson had serious relapse. MT. Donaldson writes that during the past week Mrs. Donaldson has suffered eight hemorrhages, and that she is in very serious condition. The doc tor informs him that if the hem- orrhages can now be stopped no harm will result, but her life is in great danger while they last.
 A heavy snow was falling when the letter was written.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
MORE GAMBLING IN MENA
Squire Smith Assesses Fines Against Three and One Appeals to Circuit
 Court.

Ed Lyman, Lee Bray and Will O'Bannon were up before Squire Sam Smith Saturday afternoon charged with gaming. After hearing the evidence MT. Smith imposed fine of $l0 and costs, which amounted to $40 in each case.
 Lyman and Bray submitted to their fines, but O'Bannon, not being satisfied with the findings of Justice Smith, appealed his case to the circuit court.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
Back in Business Again.

J. Nj. Raby, who formerly ope- rated a grocery store on De Queen street aud who, several months sgo went into voluntary bank ruptcy, has made satisfactory settlement with all creditors and has again entered into the grocery business. Mir. Raby's new loca. ton is on South Mena street iu Inc building formerly known as the G. F. Crawford stand.