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The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
On Razorback Hogs, Etc.

To The Star::-Iu the issue of July 90 there was a yell" in favor of razorback hogs.
 To ne it is often question as to whether a razorback is hog. Of course it somewhat resembles one, but if you feed one of them along side one of the so-called "lazy, slab- sided Poland Chinas" you will soon see that the resemblance between them will grow less each day, as the good hog will put on two pounds of good meat to one for your favorite .--and better meat, too. Actual demonstrations at experimental sta tions prove that feed that will fat ten one razorback will fatten two hogs of almost any good breed.
 The thin soil spoken of in the article in question is frequently the result of ignorance or indifference. If 1 could have on my place one- tenth of the wasted fertilizer in one township in Polk county l could grow as much corn to the acre as is raised in any state in the Union. What is really needed here is more men who understand the ART of farming.
 If our friend would put hog in properly constructed pen, use judg- ment in feeding and save the whole of the manure and put small fire shovel tull to each hill of corn he would soon see that every bit of the corn fed to said hog would be re- turned with interest next year. The greatest waste in the country is in the loss of the manure that could be saved from our stables, barn lots and hog pens. If it was cared for, put under sheds and protected from the rains and when routed put on the land there would soon be less "poor" land.
 Of course it pays to have pastures, not only for your hogs but cattle, and the time used by good many in hunting for hogs and cattle would fence and SOW many acres. Then you would know where to find your stock, you would get more milk from your cows. more and better meat from your hogs and your land would be made better every year.
 Not only that, but you would soon have a good grade of stock that you would be pleased to show to visitors, your farms would be more valuable 1 and you would be prosperous in 
 ldo not think it pays to grow ra- hogs. R. D. Wood.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
SNAGS OUT THE ARKANSAS
Government Force Will Operate Be- tween Fort Smith and Muskogee
 Clearing the Channel.

Mus kogee, Aug. 3.-At last Muskogee's cherished hopes have been realized, and commencing today barge containing dredg- ing and snag clearing tools will be in operation on the Arkansas river in charge of nine govern 'nent men, under the direction ef Captain James Trainor. This means that the government equip nent has recognized Muskogee's $ and Oklaho mas claims of the
 avigability of the Arkansas and that the first improvement of that river since the Civil war will be commenced.
 Captain Traiuor and his crew arrived in Muskogee yesterday morning and immediately went to Hyde park, where arrange ments had been made for the pur- chase of barge from Captain Bishop. The large amount of machinery and tools were loaded on the barge and the work of re- moving snags from the Arkansas and preparing it for commercial navigation will commence today at the confluence of the Grand and Arkansas rivers above Mus kogee.
 This is credited as being one of the results of the building and bringing the "City of Muskogee" home.
 It is now believed that there will be little difficulty in obtain- sufficient appropriation at the next session of congress to bring the Arkansas 10 an eight foot stage the entire year.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
TO PROJECT YOUR PROPERTY

Aside from the gradual improve ment now being carried on in Jans- sen park. there seems to be but one thing necessary, some sort of super vision or police protection, especial ly at nights. It seems inconceivable almost that there are any so incon- siderate. so depraved and lacking in appreciation as to throw benches in the lakes, maliciously break them to pieces, pull up plants and flowers and commit other nuisances about the prettiest rest spot in Mena a place that belongs equally to every citizen-every man, woman, boy and girl.
 But these unpleasant things do occur. There are a few just such characters perhaps young and fool ish boys who think such pranks smart-even in Mena.
 The people who pay to make the park attractive, the merchants who furnish the benches for the comfort of visitors to the park-every citizen of Mena, should have protection against such depredations, and steps should be taken now to provide it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.l
 Father Time is the man of the hour.
 A blind actor should be able to act with feeling.
 It's plain that no woman ever thinks she is.
 He is strong man who can over come his smallest weakness.
 Wise is the man who knows what to say-and then doesn't say it.
 The average married man wastes a lot of sympathy on his wife's hus- band.
 About falling in love, the worst feature IS that so many fall out again.
 The path to success was paved with good intentions that were car ried out.
 Music hath charms but much of the charm IS due to the music being at distance.
 Don't be satisfied with walking around on your uppers while waiting for a dead mans shoes.
 When a man takes unto himself a Wife he IS apt to exchange a lot of little troubles for a big one.
 Some men are born rich soma ac quire riches and some get into poG- ties and thrust riches upon them. selves. eiii Alter a woman makes up her mind to have her own way she oets angry 1T some man doesn't get busy and restrain her. '
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
Loaded at Other End.

After all their growing over the appellate court decision in the Stand ard Oil case, and since the President has given orders for vigorous prose cution of all rebaters, this outfit finds itself in the predicament of the man whose gun was loaded at the other end. They will probably find that remitting this fine will only incite the authorities to greater zeal in prosecuting a syndicate that has made millions out of holding up the railroads for rebates. Conviction and punishment is the one efficient remedy for this crime. and here is the place to begin. n.-Southwest American,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
A MORE SANE VIEW.

One of the most gratifying fea- lures of the esent political cam paign now on in the United States is the tendency of business interests is to realize that whichever of the candidates before the people is elect ed President, the country will suffer no great calamity---there will be no great financial crash regardless of whether Taft or Brynn be the choice of the people. Of course there are five other candidates, but their chances for election will hardly scare the most timid business man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
How the Apples Were Bought.

To The Star:---My attention has recently been called to an article in your paper. published shortly after the State Horticultural Society met in Mena three years ago this fall.
 The article refers to transaction in regard to some apples that J. G.. Adams had on exhibition at that meeting, which you state in your article were sold to F. M. Hopper, which is a mistake.
 l understand that Judge Prickett has a copy of this article, and is using it in this campaign against Adams. ] am inclined to believe that Priekett has been misled in re- gard to he facts in the case.
 As l an the man who went to Mir. Adams : ni bought the apples, feel it my duty. as citizen of Polk coun- ty. to give the public the facts in the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

case, with due respect to all parties concerned.
 The facts are that some time m the evening, after the meeting had adjourned, J. H. Hamilton phoned me to know if I would go and sec II could buy the apples that he (Adams) had on exhibition. He said, We want them to go on the Missouri Pacific Exhibit Car" Supposed he meant the Horticultural Society wanted them, as he took a proml- nent part in the meeting. lie ln- structed me to buy them regardless of price, which I did, and paid my own money fer them. The price was five dollars. Of course l expected my money from the society when l returned with the apples, but there was nothing said about it for some months, when in a settlement be- tween Hamilton and myself l pre- sented my account, where had him charged for the apples. He then remarked, 'I must see Hopper, he was to pay $2.50 of it." This was the first time that l knew about Hopper, or anyone else outside of the society. having anything to do with the buying of the apples.
 l am sure that MT. Adams was under the impression that the society bought and paid for the apples, through me. There seems to be great stress put on the price of the apples, but l see nothing unfair about it.
 1 would have been glad to have given that for them, myself, to have exhibited in my office, for l believe l would have gotten more benefit out of them as an advertisement than in any other way.
 Yours for square deal,
 J. L. Horner.
 Mena, August 4, 1908.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

she had when she was young, me young girl thinks the woman should cry.
 When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine he IS that polite all the time.
 Most people devote altogether too much time to dsvising cures for other peoples bad habits.
 A man does his own love making, but he hires lawyer when It comes to trying to get it undone.
 The fashion papers print pictures of robes that cost more than women in the West can afford to pay for their day robes.
 Old people pay themselves a com pliment by saying that the young folks are not so well-behaved and polite as they were in their day.
 When d woman is violently op- posed to talk of marriage for her daughter, it creates a suspicion that in her own marriage she found the seamy side.
 If a man has little good sense, and a little good nature, he will sue ceed in life, and prove blessing to humanity as well. These qualities are So rare.
 Most people have two kinds of manners; one they use in the kitch- en. and the other they save for par Tor use. You never know a man until you know his kitchen manners. One reason that marriage brings out so many unpleasant surprises IS that the courtship was based on parlor
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
The August American Boy.

Unalloyed enjoyment of the wa ter's refreshing coolness is shown on the face of the boy out from the front cover of the August American Boy, and the contents of the maga- zine just fits in with the vacation season. The fine serials of Houston. Tomlinson and Optic, with Weir's story of his experiences Under the Great White Canvas continue with increasing interest. Of the many splendid short stories in this issue, they are: In the Hands of the Enc my, telling of the manly courage of boy during the trying times of the Civil war; The Traitor of Camp Ben- nett. fine story of boys camping out and how traitor was dealt with; A Boy and Bear tells humor- ously of boy who was anxious to meet bear and what he did when Mir. Bruin confronted him; In Quest of a Sea-Otter is a vivid account of the dangers encountered by two boys in a boat while trying to kill a sea- otter; History Written in Bark will appeal to the boys who love to carve their names on the bark of trees; My Friends Stiff Shoulder is stirring story of hunting tigers in India; The Runabout Trio at the Chicago Convention gives a most interesting account of what three boys saw and heard while attending the National Republican Convention at Chicago. Then there are How to Float, Trapping Hints for Boys, Opening of the Oyster Season, Talks with the Doctor, and Destroyer of Boys, while the various departments are filled with the sort of matter which appeals to the boys with hob bies. 76 illustrations; $l.00 year. The Sprague Publishing Company, Detroit, Mich.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
NEIGHBORS GOT FOOLED.

T was literally coughing myself to death, and had become too weak to leave my bed; and neighbors predicted that would never leave it alive: but they got fooled, for thanks be to God, l was induced to try Dr. Kings New Discovery. It took just four one dol lar bottles to completely cure the ecough and restore me to good sound health, writes Mrs. Eva Uncapher, oi Grovetown, Stark Co.,, Ind. This King of cough and cold cures. and healer of throat and lungs is guaran- teed by Jackson Drug Co.,, Druggists. oOc and sl.00. Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
Found Much Pleasure in Park.

Following is portion of a letter recently written to George Kirschke by the Rev. H. c. Ferguson of Hill side Mission, near the eastern Polk county line;
 T will never forget my recent visit to your beautiful city, nor the many splendid things saw that go to make an up-to-date city. On my way from my country home l passed many fine farms, as we'll as stores, shops, mills and schools.
 Shortly after my arrival l started on a sightseeing tour. l paid a visit to the M. E. church and found the Polk County Sunday School con vention in session and 1 certainly did enjoy myself. learned many new ideas in Sunday school work as was Sunday school worker from western Montgomery county. l was called upon to address the con- vention which did with pleasure.
 l visited the beautiful Jansen park and drank of the cool, refresh ing park spring water, and found much pleasure in viewing this park.
 Your city is certainly blessed with schools and churches and would af- ford splendid opportunity for men who are looking for a place for their children. In brief I will say that Mena is an ideal city-progressive and ever on the lookout for better things"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
Rising From the Grave

4 prominent manufacturer Wm
 A. fertwell, Of Lucama, N. C. ralatas most remarkable experience He says After taking less than tbrae oottles Of Electric Bitters. 1 feel Hl,e one rising from the grave. Nv tronnIe IS brlghts disease, in the Diahetas stage l fully believe Electric Ritters VIII cure me permanently. for if baS already stopped the liver and bladdao which have trouhIeS ,.q',el ''s Drug Con Druggists, price only 5oc
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
A Good Time to Build Houses.

Lumber is cheaper now than it was last year at this time, but that is not due to cheaper production or increased supply, but to the finan- cial conditions that have been preva- lent during the year.
 There has been curtailment of of the cut in every state.
 Higher grades of pine and hard wood have not declined SO much as
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
MITCHELL GETS JlR
FORMER MINE WORKERS, ppr. DENT TO GIVE ENTIRE "sSs
 TO civic FEDERATION
HE WILL MAKE HIS HOME IN NEW y0pr
Mr. Mitchell to Have Entire c.
 Of the Trade Agreement D.a.s Ds' ment of the FederatIon-wln p,'s deavor to Establish and m,,u Peaceful Relations.

New York, Aug. 2.-Secretarv D. M. Easley of the National Civic pa r eration Friday announced ina, u Mitchell, former president n, % 7. United Mine Workers of Amo.. ue would, beginning Saturday. devote .ss Y, entire time to the interests o, /. s trade agreement department of I' M federation.
 As a member of the executive cor. ell of the federation, MT. Mitohell h. been chairman of the trade asrsa ment committee. but far mora " gressive work than hitherto has hoo possible became desirable.
 In making the offer to MT. M;teh.r to assume charge of this work son Low, president of the federation wyo,s to MT. Mitchell:
 Tt is our belief that through h, department you will find an osno, tunity still to use in the interest :, industrial peace and advancement ,h. wide experience and great inauenoo you have gained in your long servioo of the United Mine Workers 2, America.
 Tt goes without saying that in thls industrial age industrial question i, cluding the relations of employer and employe are among the most vital apa pressing questions of the day. yo, will be able, no doubt, to command the cooperation in the work of you, department not only of the represen. tatives of organized labor, but also n, that great body of employers of iabo, who recognize and sympathize with the aspirations and aims of organized labor; and from this standpoint of ad vantage we think it may be able to render enduring service to the coun. try in field not second in influence to any other"
 Under date of July IT Mir. Mitchell accepted MT. Lows offer. replying:
 'I desire to thank you for the op portunity thus opened to me to de yelop, so far as lies fin my power. a relationship between employers and workingmen which will conduce to their mutual interest, at the sametime protecting the public welfare by the promotion of industrial peace
 'The trade agreement is not a speculative. untried theory; on the contrary it is the recognized and es- tablished method through which wages and conditions of employment are regulated between workmen and employers in many of the most i'm. portant industries of this and other countries. The collective bargain is recognition of the interdependenee of labor and capital; 1t gives to work ingmen an interest in the successful conduct of business and guarantees to employers and employees alike along periods of industrial peace an assurance that can not be given through any other agency.
 Until the maintenance and exten- sion of this system of regulating con ditions of employment and industry should meet with the appreciation of all forces in society solicitous for in dustrial peace on a basis equitable to the workingman and to their em- ployers."
 Mir. Mitchell moved to the city last Wednesday and will make his head quarters in the offices of the National Civic Federation, No. PSI Fourth avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

George B. Cortelyou has decided not to be a candidate for governor of New York. He also decided not to be candidate for President, and later Vice President-but in each instance after he saw he could not win. Georges association with Mark Hanna. Mckinley and Roose- welt has made him wise in the game political.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
The Danger of the Dog.

Man may be yet forced to take radical steps to protect himself from his best friend"
 Dr. Melvin, chief of the bureau of animal industry. of the department of agriculture, haS just made statement which should result in in some thought being given to the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
A Missouri Murder Mystery.

Carthage, Mo, Ang. 2.-The mys- tery shrouding the death Thursday of Dr. L. E. Whitney, the 55-year-old city physician of Carthage, remained unsolyed Friday and the coroner'a Jury adjourned until August ' to permit the working on the case to adduce possible clues tending to suostantiate the strongly growing theory that the doctor was the victim of foul play.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
Kansas City Woman Drowned.

Petroskey Mich. Aug. 2.-Mrs. Ralph Harris of Kansas City, Mo, and her three-year-old son were drowned at Walloon lake Friday. It is thought that the woman jumped into the lake to rescue the child who had fallen rom the dock. The first that was known of the fatality was when the husband of Mrs Harris, returning from fishing trip, discovered his wife's body in the water.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
Government Needs coIIIers

Washington, Aug. 2.-Tenders of three colliers have been invited by the navy department from the yarious shipbuilding companies of the conn. Fy' The tenders made in June were unsatisfactory to the department not ohly Tn price, but in speed, capacity and equipment.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

Mir. Bryan recounts the fact with apparent pleasure that the chairman of his new committee does business of half million dollars year. In the past MT. Bryan would have hardly thought such wealth respect able. But men as well as times change.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

Travelling men make it point to spend Sundays in Mena because of Janssen park. Can you think of bet ter advertisement for your city than that. Support it by attending the musical entertainment at Odd Eel lows hall tomorrow night.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

When you want to read abuse of President Roosevelt, don't seek Democratic papers. Get hold of a Republican, ailroad organ for the real stuff-the Kansas City Journal for example.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

A physician testified that T. l.. Cox, confessed boodler wanted as witness in the perjury case. was unable to testify because he was so nervous that he forgot words. Now let some doctor name the new di- sease. It's growing very common, especially in courts.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
tAtchison Globe.)

NNio"h bloncsl
 trust no one and put but very little confidence in yourself.
 Some peoples idea of being reli- gious IS to eat cold dinner on Sunday When a girl is pretty and l6 every one IS afraid of her except her r younger brother. e It IS always something of a shock to young girl to hear an elderly woman laugh over the heart troubles
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

A newspaper makes the statement that Taft tips no one" Is that an effort to drive all the Pullman por- ters into the Democratic camp, or does the writer hope to win for Taft the votes of the travelling public?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

Ex-Senator Berry says it would have been better for Arkansas if one man had never opened his mouth in the senate chamber" It has been a long time since we have seen that particular mans name in print. Have you forgotten it?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

The superintendent of police in Washi ngton is planning campaign against unnecessary noises. That may explain the prolonged and pain ful silence of our Jeff.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
cIoudburst In Colorado.

Florence, Col, Aug. 2.--A cloudburst
 this afternoon in the headwaters Of Oak and Coal creeks sent ranging torrent down these little sterams' flooding three towns, washing out bridges and doing damage estimated to be not less than sf00.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

Railroad news is picking up, but even that will have to take place second to Mena's Twelfth Annual Fair and Celebration. That event is now a headliner.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

lowed to escape unharmed from the sanctum today. The offender re- marked that "these showers are spelling the crop of 'nubbins. !" But don't, please don't, tempt fate again.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

An excursion train will be run to Mena from Texarkana during the Fair. Write your friends to come up and get breath of cool, fresh air. They will appreciate it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

s. A. Downs of Boswell, Ok, was critically watching the work going on in the park today. As he did so he said: This park is the finest ad- vertisement of anything in your town. You ought to preach it to your people every day. They do not half appreciate it."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

The everyday showers delay the work on the new fair grounds some what. but are developing premium winning crops for the farmers all about.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

President Roosevelt will get dol lar word for the story of his Afri- can hunting trip. and he will proba- ply use the short method of spelling, too.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

The demand for space for booths on the fair grounds is keeping the committee busy these days. Better get yours now. The best are going.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

Bryan says La Paloma," the Spanish love song. is his favorite tune. Some folks thought he pre- ferred Waltz Me Around Again, Willie. '
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY AssEssoR.

FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.
 The Star is authorized to announce FRED W. THORNTON as an Independent candi- date for the office of County Assessor Of Folk county, subject to the action of the voters at the September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER. The Star is authorized to announce JAM ES EMERSON as candidate for Road Com missioner of Mena Special District. subject to the action Of the voters at the general election in September.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

One of the great problems of the day is how boys may be kept on the farm. Bet they'll stay if the girls do
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

By the magnificent self control of the editor. a human being was al-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-06

No man ever acquired lasting brand of popularity by knocking."