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The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
SPLENDID INSTITUTE
Inty Teachers Spend Profitable in Study Enrolment of 100 resolutions Passed Favor
 ounty Superintendents.

tt ntS III WtNAt "hA~h' the progress of the week to an even 100.
 organization was soon aud the work begun ou -ely new plan in this coun- ae teachers were divided ee sections and each sec IS sent into a ser arate mich 1t occupied during re week.
 ictors were provided aud I certain branches. These ors made circuits of the ach day, hearing the les the several branches out the manuel, testing the lge of the teachers, and 2 method by example.
 instructors were we'll md the teachers did them lreat credit by the earnest l zeal which they carried em into the work. The fly of attendance was ly good. No teachers m tagging behind or loaf n the streets during the I meeting. From the tap first bell to the close, all were found in their interested, learning, ad- daily session opened at d closed at l. But on ay evening at 3:30 the together with their
 reassembled in the 'uilding to enjoy a great good things, which came ature of surprise. First e requirement. of answer ] call with a quotation Education. Some were liners, complete sermons. sme an address on Com Education" by MT. Pam- .gho was followed by Mrs. ne Simpson, who read a n "How to Conduct an .." Both features were ceived. A five minute "How to Conduct an E." by Mir. Mathis, and a ' Miss Durham were lis 10 with much interest. earl Hamby entertained lence in a very pleasing [ with a reading, IA With Vine "The Lost oy Miss Crowson, was pleasing. The music d by the quartet, com- Messrs. Hamiter, Shack sipkin and Barnett, was
 with such favor that e forced 10 respond to an closing feature of the 5 program was a debate
 question of County lendent." Messrs. Adams er for, and Messrs. Earl tman against. The dis was both amusing aud 1g. Two judges rendered in favor of the affirma- other, for the negative. 'eeling adjourned to meet the next morning, and ence departed, feeling sn impromptu program sers of Polk county beat adjourned meeting Mir. nd Judge Shaver made Ks on the subject of Snperiutendents, which
 received.
 ertain the sentiments of upon the question of tendeut," a vote was 1ich showed majority sf it, while good num-
 against if, but based >tt1uS SSou 1Cttdiu pro-
 the law, and not upon lple of superintendent. IT important feature of z session was the tenn ganizatiou of the Polk
 Teachers Association
 following officers: w. s president, J. B. Earl dent, Miss Durham sec A committee was ap
 draft by laws and con-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18

teachers and the schools indirect ly will be it's chief aim. One of the first questions to receive at tention after permanent organiza- ton is "The Reading Circle. After the disposal of 2 few other matters and the adoption of the appended resolutions, the institute adjourned sine die, and the teachers, after handshakes and goodbyes, departed conscious of the fact that the best institute in the history Of Polk county had come to a close.
 Mrs. E. H. Feel,
 w. F. Burns,
 Mrs. Durham.
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Substitutes for Hello.

Yes" said tbs telephone girl. the word Hello is going out as an intro duction to wire talks There was a time when everybody used it. but now people are trying to get away from it, I guess. I am for one, know.
 What are the substitutes? Well, they are many and various I've just used one. What is it? Why. it's We'll Lots of folk announce them selves for We'll nowadays. Others say yes with a rising infection Men, when they get a connection, are apt to say, That your It all helps to break up the monotony, and there's a big field for originality in the inno- yations."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
No Need of Suffering from Rheu-
 matism.

1t is mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism. as the pain can always be relieved, and in most eases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain Iiniment, The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. It makes sleep and rest possible Even in cases of long standing this liniment should be used on account of the relief which it affords. Do not be discouraged until you have given 1t a trial. Many sufferers have been surprised and de- lighted with it's pain-relieying quali- ties. 2 and 70 cent sizes for sale hy Jackson Drug Go, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
The Latest Improved Register.

A. A. Brock. sales agent of the McKoskey Register Co.,. with heai- quarters at Little Rock, wss in the city Saturday installing one of these account registers in the grocery store of Blake Jones & Son. By this register you can show com plete statement of assets and labili- ties in few minutes, showing the amount of stock on hand and day of the week or month. which does away with old time bookkeeping. It also shows every purchase at the time it is made, showing the date the clerk that sold the goods, the amount, the balance brought forward and the grand total This register. which is said to be great labor saver is the first of it's kind to be installed in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
BACK FROM OLD MEXICO.
Caught Big Fish and Has Many
 Trophies of the Trip.

Ben Strauss, who returned Friday from a trip of four weeks at Tampico and other points iu Old Mexico, reports having a most enjoyable time. Mir. Strauss iu speaking of his trip stated that the most exciting experience he had was the capture of large shark which measured eight feet in length. Mir. Strauss brought back with him the jaw bone of this shark which contains several rows of big teeth. Among other things brought back by MT. Strauss were two parrots which talk Spanish. and several dozen beautiful opals and some very fine drawn work made by the natives of that country.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
DAVIS TO OPEN cAMPAIGNi
Senator Denies Report Regarding
 Proposed Harrison Speech.

United States Senator Jeff Davis last night said he had no campaign" when asked to confirm report that he had announced he would open his campaign for reelection to the office of senator from Arkansas at Harrison, July 4.
 According to report, it is the intention of the senator to appear at big celebration there at that time and formally open his cam paign. He said last night he had bought a ticket for bar bccue there," but that he ''had no campaign that he. knew of " Senator Davis refused to make any further statements. -Arkan- sas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
ELLSWORTH RELEASED.
Alleged Assailant Set Free On His
 RecognizanCe.

Van Buren, June 11.-R Rube Ellsworth, who on T tuesday, was held to await the action of the grand jury without bond, charged with having criminally assaulted his sister-in-law, Miss Vadie Trout, was released from jail thiS morning on his own recognizance to appear before the grand jury next Tuesday morning.
 The order of release was issued by Justice Hugh Harp, before whom Titsworth's preliminary hearing was held. Justice Harp stated in the order that be was acting at the request of T. j.. Trout, father-in-law of the prisoner and father of the young lady assaulted.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

l will be at the below named places on the following dates for the pur. pose of assessing the personal prop erty of Polk county; also all real estate that has become subject to tax since June 1907. Every person, or someone in their stead, is required to meet the assessor in their respec- tive townships and there to make a correct rendition of their property in the presence of the justice of the peace of their townships. Hours from s a. m. to 4 D. m.
 Hatfield, Thursday and Friday, June 18th and 18th.
 Cedar, Monday, June 22.
 Eagle, Tuesday, June 23.
 Potter, Wednesday, June 24.
 Freedom, at Rocky, Thursday, June 25.
 Freedom, at Mountain Fork school house Friday, June 26.
 Rich Mountain, Saturday, June 27. Gap Springs, Monday, June 29.
 Faulkner, at Precinct, Tuesday June 30.
 Faulkner, at Holly Hill, Wednes- day, July lst, until l2 m.
 Eagle Gap, at Precinct, Thursday July 2.
 Ouachita, at Precinct, Friday. July 3.
 Ouachita, at Rock Springs, Mon- day. July 9th, until noon.
 Mountain, at Dr. Norris home Tuesday, July z.
 Mountain, at Cherry Hill, Wednes. day and Thursday, July Sth and 9th Big Fork, at Big Fork church Friday, July 10.
 Big Fork, at Big Fork postofice Saturday, J@ly II. Fulton township, Precinct. Mon 1 day, July l3.
 Center, Dallas, Precinct. Tuesday July IA.
 Mena, at court house, Julyl5th to | 25th inclusive.
 l hope all will come out and he as. sessed and save penalty. Respect. fully, w. l.. Parker,
 Assessor.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
Born in Iowa

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 hiai and have introduced the remedy here. lt has proven very successful and IS constantly growing in favor.
 Ennis Bros. This remedy IS for sale by Jackson Drug Co.,. and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
A Dangerous Deadlock

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 Kings New Life Pills should always
 toe your remedy. Guaranteed abso. iutely satisfactory in every case m
 money back at Jackson Drug co 25c
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
The Big Head

is of two kinds conceit and the bic head that comes from Q sick headache. Does your head ever feel like gourd You can cure it in no time. by acting on your liver with Ballard's Heroine. Isn't it worth trying for the absolute and certain relief you'll get? Sold by Jockson Drug & Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-18
K. F. ROYS HEADS
 HARDW ARE MEN
RussellvilIe Man Elected President of State Association Fort Smith to Get Next Regular
 Meeting.

Hot Springs. June 1l.- The three conventions of hardware men, which attracted more than a thousand visitors from every part of the United States, closed here tonight.
 Pittsburg will be the next meeting place of the American Hardware Manufacturers Associ- at.on, and, according to custom, the Southern Hardware Jobbers' Association will hold it's annual meeting at the same place. The date of the convention is left 10 the Executive Committee of the Manufacturers Association.
 Aside from the election of off, cers the day was to have been devoted to barbecue dinner, which was abandoned because of bad weather. Impromptu ad- dresses on various topics were made in lieu of the outing.
 Officers elected by the Southern Hardward Jobbers' Association are: W. T. Sanford of Sherman, Tex, president; H. R Miller of Memphis, Tenn, vice president; s. c. Dinkins of Atlanta. Ga., second vice president. Executive Committee;O B Baker of Lynch bury, Va, J. D. Moore of Bir- ming ham, Ala, r. A. Heitman n of Houston, Tex, Bruce Keener of Knoxville Tenn. The Execu- tive Committee elects the secre- tary and treasurer later.
 Roys Heads State Association.
 The Retail Hardware Associ- ation of Arksnsas selected Fort Smith as the next meeting place and elected the following officers: K. f. Roys of Russellville, presi dent; J. B. Hurley of Warren, vice president; w. l.. Harlan of Little Rock, secretary and treas urer. Executive Committee: John A. Plummer of Marianna, c. E. Taylor oi Little K, ok and NJ. T. Richmond of Fort Smith.
 A handsome silver service was presented to c. k. Taylor, who rendered his resignation as secre- tary after eight years service Tn that position. The presentation speech was made by Hamp Will Hams of Hot Springs, who spoke of the efficient work of MT. Taylor as secretary. Other speeches complimentary to Mir. Taylor were also made. MT. Taylor made a brief speech, thanking the members of the association for the token of their confidence and appreciation of his labors.
 Captain James F. Smith of St. Louis, president of the Business Mems League of that city and vice president of the Simmons Hardware Company, addressed the association on the subject of 'Deep Waterways" Hespoke of the great benefits to be derived from the meeting in Chicago October :, s and 9, and also paid compliment to Judge w. M. Kavanaugh of Little Rock and Greenfield Quarles of Helena for their work along that line,
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22

REPUBLICAN PARTY
GUSTS SAN JOSEAN
James A. Kidward Expelled Be-
cause He Supports Bour-
bon Nominees
County Committee Unanimously
Takes Drastic Action Against
Prominent Member

SAN JOSE, Oct. 21.-Because he is
president of the Advance club. which
has indorsed the candidacy of six demo-
Gratis on the legislative and supervi-
sorial ticket, and because he is work
ing actively and openly in support of
those democrats, James A. Kidward. a
local liveryman, prominently identified
with politics. was today expelled from
the republican party of Santa Clara
county by the republican county CEN
tral committee.
Kidward is member OF the San Jose
police and fire commission, and, ac-
cording to the resolution of expulsion,
was connected with a branch OF poll
tics that was repulsed finally at the
polls of the county six years ago.
The matter of Kidward's expulsion
from the party has been under con-
sideration for nearly a week in con-
nection with his resignation from the
county. central committee. The reso-
luton, as given TO the newspapers. is
signed by Charles Deitrick. president
of the central committee. and Secretary
A. A. Caldwell. Fifteen members were
present at the meeting and voted unan-
imously favoring the action taken.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22
DOODLE DEES SEEK JOBS
Alameda County Supervisors
Asked to Appoint 400

Pending the supreme courts decision
I'm the matter OF it's attempt to oust
two Of Mayor Taylor's friends and ap-
pointees from the San Francisco cleo
tion commission and replace them with
two doodle dees the independence
league proposes 10 invoke the aid of
the courts in securing a total doodle
Gee party strength of 400 in Alameda
county
Langdon polled the second highest
vote Ia Alameda county. Under the
terms Of the Oakland charter the ap-
portionment of election officers is to be
made equally between the two parties
polling the highest number Of votes
The independence leaguers asserting
their right TO about 400 appointments
on election boards, presented their
party roster with d total of I40 names
TO the supervisors and demanded that
the doodle dees of Oakland be put OH
the temporary payroll of the county
The supervisors apparently suspected
mat the roster was padded and struck
an average estimate TO the end that the
Hearst following got 10 places out Of
Hov. Hugh Mclsaacs announced YES
terday that he would attack the super
Eisors today via the mandamus route
lie insists that his party is entitled TO
goo Jobs. There are not 400 doodle dees
IN Oakland, but il is believed that with
the jobs in hand 400 voters can be in
duced 10 wear the doodle dee label long
enough TO collect the cash emoluments
thereof
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22
GAMBLERS WAGER
TAFT WILL WIN
Betting Men All Over Country
Offer Odds on Victory of the
Republican Candidate
Reports From Larger Cities
Show Judge Is Favorite in
Race for President

CHICAGO, Oct 21.-Betting men all
over the country have made Tart the
odds on favorite in the coming presi-
Dental election. Even in the states
that are supposed to be safely demo-
cratic the wagers that have been
placed on the general results have all
been in favor of the republican candi-
date.
Many thousands of dollars have been
bet in Chicago. all favoring Taft. The
first odds which were offered by James
OLeary. sportingman, were l to on
Taft. Since the first of the campaign
these odds have shifted to l to on
TAFT and Z to on Bryan
The following reports were received
TO-DAY from some of the larger cities
over the country:
NEW YORK-There has been little
betting on the general result in New
York, the betting men being most IN
terested in the result Of the race be-
tween Hughes and Chanler. The wagers
have been on a basis of to l on Taft.
ST. LOUIS, Mo.-So far as figures
are available approximately $4,000 has
been wagered on the result of tire
presidential election. On the general
election the wagers show Taft to be a
2 to favorite
BALTIMORE, Md.-On the general
election to 1 is offered on Taft and it
is difficult to get takers for any large
amounts
NEW ORLEANS-So far only small
bets have been made on basis of $40
to $14 that Taft will win. A Taft man
has $4,000 to bet to 1000 that the re-
publican candidate on the ticket will
be elected and $4,000 to bet against
$1,000 that he will carry New York.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-Betting in
Minneapolis favors Taft The majority
OF the bets are posted at to 1 for
Taft.
CLEVELAND, O-There have been
no large bets posted here and practi-
cally all the wagers that have been
made are on basis of 2 to l on
Taft.
DETROIT, Mich-There have been
only small bets posted on the general
result at the poolrooms. Six to one
has been offered on Taft and a num-
Der of little wagers have been placed.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-There have
been large number of small bets
posted. with the odds slightly in favor
OF the republican ticket.
BUFFALO,. N. Y.-At the present
time the odds are 2h to 1 on Taft.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22
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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22
RACETRACK MADE ISSUE
DIR. R. Cadwallader Opposes
Wolfe and Poolroom Vote

r Dr. r. Csdwallader, running for state
senator against Eddie" Wolfe, is max
ing the racetrack the issue of his fight
in the thfrty-seventh and thirty-eighth
districts.
Cadwallader is making a house to
house canvass OF his district and in
order to make his position plain has
issued cards on which the words. I
favor a law that will prevent betting
spicuous black type.
Not all the democrats OF Cadwal-
lader's district are opposed to pool sell
ing and of those who are not all are
willing to see the issue made in the
present campaign. When one of Cad
wailader's cards was tackled up in the
headquarters of the democratic county
committee yesterday 1t caused dissen-
sion.
You can't make a fight on that issue
in my district" said Matt Tierney of
the thirty-eighth. There are too many
poolrooms there. The poolroom vote
tagonizing those fellows more than
necessary"
You've got to antagonize them in
a square fight returned Tommy Walsh
of the thirty-seventh. Besides / knew
men who play the races and who would
like to see the poolrooms closed
They're too weak to stop of their own
accord"
There are 800 poolrooms in the thir-
ty-eighth IL there's one" declared Dan
Kearns of the forty-second Il used
to live there and ] know Cadwallader
had better go slow
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-22
STONE CALLS FOR
DISTRICT RALLIES
One of John c. Lynch's Pet
Schemes Receives Rude Jar
From Headquarters
Forbes Objects to Expense, but
Big Meetings Will Wind
Up Campaign

One of John c. Lynch's pet schemes
received a rude jar yesterday when
General George Stone instructed Sec
retary Charley Forbes of the republi-
can county committee to prepare to
hold district mass meetings every night
next week.
Lynch is not in favor of mass meet
ings. He believes that the money for
hall hire, music and decorations could
be put to better advantage In district
and precinct organization of the repub-
lican voters. 1t costs something like
800 at least to hold a good district
rally. and Lynch considers such expen-
ditures sheer. waste.
He determined to cut out the rallies
and has been building up district clubs
with an eye. not only to the present,
but also to the future, where the Lin
coln-Roosevelt league looms large on
the political horizon.
But General George Stone of the
state committee is bent on winning
this election and is willing to let the
future take care OF itself. He breads
the moral effect of letting the demo-
Gratis have the monopoly of spellbind-
ing and red fire. So he summoned
Forbes to the Fairmont yesterday and
bade him prepare a schedule of dis
trict rallies for the last week of the
campaign.
Forbes thinks as Lynch does. That
is the major portion of his duties. and
he demurred. What about the ex-
pense?" he asked. Stone promised to
look after that end of the arrangement
and the present plan is for this city to
have two or three district meetings
every night next week.
In order that his ideas may be prop
erly carried out General Stone will
grace the county committee with his
presence next week and it is expected
that there will be a general cleaning
out of the hangers on who haunt the
headqua rters in the Pacific building.
Despite the Jar received from the
state committee Lynch will go on with
the work of district organization. To-
morrow night a club will be organized
in the thirty-fourth district in Du-
yeneck hall. Twenty-fourth and Church
streets. All factions will be assembled
and steps will be taken to advance the
candidacy of David Girdwood candi-
date for the assembly. On the same
evening the club which has already
been formed in the thirty-seventh will
hold what has been described as a
house warming" at 425 Devisadero
street.
General Charles A. Woodruff has con-
sented to act as chairman of the big
republican mass meeting next Monday
night in Dreamland pavilion. Governor
Gillett and John L. McNab of Ul<iah
will be the speakers of the occasion.