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The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

shade. 1 could hardly credit it, but that Sunday afternoon I saw with my own eyes the correctness of his statement.
 This circumstance made me think. Why should small village of 600 souls, with little to attract except what money and work has put them there, have a town full of guests over one thousand when was there? The only answer is, these people have seen their opportunity and have taken advantage of it. Why cannot Mena with a far better eli mate secure mere summer guests than any point in Arkansas ]? She can; but it will take energy, time and money. Why not each business man, young and old, devote a small share of his time to helping adver- tise Mena; get hotel accommoda- tions, advertise the fact and then will follow guests, home seekers and investment seekers.
 How many Mena people can tell the average temperature here dur ing the hot season? Very few suppose. The average low tempera- ture of our days in summer, our cool nights, our high altitude and pure air; our springs and mountain scenery are enough to inspire in every resident in Mena an amount of pride and energy that could, if properly directed work untold good to our town. Subscriber.
 Mena, Sept. 23.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
A Genius in Action.

You seldom see or it is not always the fact that in the biographies of men of history that men do the life work first planned by themselves or by their tutors. Show me a work man that has pride in his skill only, and you show me a skilled workman Show me a workman that has pride in his completed work only, and you show me a genius. A mind fixed to subject, so engrossing the compile ton of which means glorious success or disastrous failure, is better ein- ployed than the mind that hopes for a simple portion. Yet how few will risk the higher pressure and face the inevitable sequel. Skilled work men build bridge across a chasm and never cross the chasm till the structure is complete; but the true genius, he that planned and contrived the structure, passed many times and knew the strength of each sus- pended bar as well as the eye dis cerns light from darkness, his actual work being done with pencil and paper. Before the genius has made the caption for his formula. be it thoroughly understood, he has done the work in preparation devolv- ing upon all men of genius. He must go in person over the ground :? That is not absolutely necessary.
 Here we are, long before sus- pension bridge was ever constructed, many upon many thousands waiting to cross gorge miles in depth and | leagues in width, here our thousands I exist in their crowded quarters through ages of distress. wasting of and human life till by the 1 of the times we press some young genius with all his load of xnowledge of past experiments to venture the true but untried plan .o completion. The multitude rise walk across the literal strands for he first time and feel as foreigners n new land. but the genius stands ,nly to admire his work. the only hing new to his world.
 John B. Widener,
 Careless Poet.
 Big Fork, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
pARsiMONY--cHOLERA.

Thousands of human lives are being sacrificed by the cholera route in Russia, and it Is said to be caused by the parsimonious policy of the government which has made helpless those who would combat the disease. It will be called to mind that it was this same parsimony, added to the grating of the government officials, that sent Russia's soldiers half clad and half fed to meet the Japs, and probably lost the war for Russia.
 Cholera. like practically all con- tagious diseases. finds the path of least resistance where lack of sani- tation allows filth to abound. The authorities of this government are said to be taking every precaution to keep the dread disease from our shores, and soma fear it cannot be kept out.
 This should cause every man, woman and child to take more than ordinary interest in the cleanliness of home surroundings and should spur the public officials of every town to greater efforts to maintain a perfect sanitary condition.
 Parsimony in such matters is too often paid for at a fearful cost.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
Why Colds Are Dangerous

Because you have contracted ordi-
 nary colds and recovered from them without treatment of any kind, do moi Tor q moment imagine that colds are not dangerous. Everyone knows that pneumonia and chronic catarrh have their origin in common cold. Con sumption Is not caused by cold but the cold prepares the system for the reception and development of the germs that would not otherwise have found lodgment. 10 is the same with all infectious diseases. Diptheria scarlet fever measles and whoopine cough are much more likely to be con- tracted wheE the child has a cold
 You will see from this that more real danger turks in a cold than in any other of the common ailments. The easiest and quickest way to cure 4 cold IS to take Chamberlain's Cough Rem gay The many remarkable cures ef- iected by this preparation have made u a staple article of trade over Iaroe part ot the world For sale by Jack son Drug Co.,, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
Employment for Idle Money.

Lying in the postoffice at Kansas City is the sum of $500, ,000 paid in by purchasers of money orders made payable to the purchasers, the pay ment accompanied by the customary fees.
 If there were postal savings bank, such as is advocated by the Republican national platform and by MT. Taft, this money. and doubtless a great deal more. would be safely deposited safely than under any bank guarantee system and the depositors would not only be getting a rate of interest on their money, but the money would be in circulation.
 A postal savings bank would, therefore, be great convenience to Kansas City, but it would be a still greater convenience to a town now without any banking facilities. - Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY

Most men who fail had good in- tentions.
 Don't kick unless your feet are well protected.
 With some people money is an eff fective substitute for brains.
 Learn to paddle your own canoe if you can't afford motor boat.
 The average woman doesn't seem to have any use for a pretty man. Some men never spend money liberally for anything except whisky.
 As people grow older they don t go around looking for fights so much. A father is more patient with hav- ing foolish bills charged to him than husband.
 Many man looks for work only when he is reasonably sure of not finding it.
 Nothing pleases a woman more than an opportunity to hand man information. Women miss lot of choice gossip by not having to wait their turn in barber shop
 It is the consolation of old age that everyone knows someone older who is alive and well.
 It is said that the good and useful are the first to die, and it is too bad: but it makes the rest of us feel safer.
 When a man finds but lone nickel in his pocket for car fare downtown in the morning it's a sign that his wife is interested in frenzied finance. Every girl in love thinks she has found the only man of his kind in the world, but the married women know that all the men are fearfulIy alike.
 Old women say that the more a man spends on a girl during the engagement, the greater the likeli- hood that she will want for necessi- ties after they are married
 Nearly every woman who buys a hat. tries to get the milliner to promise not to make another like it. and is back in a few days to roar because she has seen one like 1t.
 There are plenty of idle men." :" said farmer today, "but most of them are not worth their board ," It seems to us that this is a mighty free way of talking to us energetic Americans.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
A SLIGHT ON CARRIE.

The Illinois prohibitionists have adopted the camel as their party emblem, as against the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey. The reasons assigned for this choice are that the camel is the original
 water wagon. that it can discern a fresh supply of water further than any other animal. can travel faster than the elephant or donkey, and does not need to ''get a hump on itself," being already supplied with one. Lots of things are done in this world for less reasons than that, but after all, why should not Carrie Nation and her hatchet have been the chosen emblem. She certainly struck more terror into the hearts of rumssllers than all the camels in christendom.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

United States of America, Western District of Arkansas, s In the United States District Court in and for Said District, Fort Smith Division, in the Matter of James NJ. Raby, Bankrupt, No. 235 in Bank. ruptcy.
 PETITION FCR DISCHARGE. To the Honorable John II. Rogers Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Western Dis. trict of Arkansas:
 James NJ. Raby of Mena, County of Polk and State of Arkansas. in said district respectfully represents that on the 9th day of March, last past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt under the acts of Congress relating to bank. ruptcy: that he has duly surrendered all his property and rights of proper ty, and has fully complied with all the requirements of said acts and of the orders of the court touching his bank ruptcy.
 Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed by the court to have full dis charge from all debts provable against his estate under said bankrupt acts, except such debts as are excepted by law from such discharge.
 Dated this I2th day of September
 James NJ. Raby, SEAL. Bankrupt A. D.. 1908.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this l2th day of September, 1908.
 C. E. Williams, Notary Public. My commission expires July 3, 1912.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
DANCER IN DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
 for Mena People to Neglect.

The great danger of kidney troubles is that they get a firm hold before the sufferer recognizes them. Health Is gradually un- dermined. Backache, headache, nervousness, lameness, soreness, lambago, urinary troubles, ,dropsy. diabetes and Bright's disease fol- low in merciless succession. Don neglect your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the certain and safe remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. which has cured people right here in Mena.
 ]. w. Tow, living at 9O9 South Second St., Mena, Ark, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills proved to be the finest remedy l ever used. For a number of years I was troubled with kidney complaint and was unable to find a remedy that would give me relief. My back ached constant ly, and dizzy spells and headaches were of frequent occurrence.
 l also had difficulty with the kidneys secretions which were too frequent in action and greatly dis turbed my rest at night. At times l would be completely laid up with the trouble. Finally I heard about Deans Kidney Pills, procured a box at the Palace Drug Go. and began their use. I am glad to say that the contents of two boxes made d cure that has renamed permanent up to this time.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- 's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.l


 The keener the critic the more cutting the criticism.
 If you have anything to do, do it; don't loaf on the job.
 It is only the mistakes of other people that are funny.
 It isn't necessary to egg a hen on when she wants to set. Even the wise barber isn't always able to pst you next.
 Beware of a tight man when he succeeds in breaking loose.
 Things that make some girls blush makes others turn pale.
 Great success seldom comes to the man who takes no chances.
 Stand in front of a mirror whar looking for your worst enemy.
 Many a mans chief fault is his failure to see his shortcomings.
 A man thinks his is the simple life when he has ID kick coming.
 A man who yells at the ton of bis voice seldom wins an argument
 Even deaf man doesn't reouira an ear trumpet when money talks II a man has the right brand of reformation he never boasts of his past. ol HIS He is truly wise man who is will ing to admit that he is in the W wrong ,,, when he is. "'ons me more a woman IS set in her ways and opinions the more she M re sents being told of it. ' Almost any man can marry monav II he IS willing to take a widow ol9o, than he is along withit. 0'Uei Every woman knows she is sbra,oa enough to manage successfully a,,v mu in. ' v " eNgage
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
GOOD READING FOR BOYS.
Should Select Literature Both Inter-
 esting and Instructive.

It is a live and vital problem with many parents and should be with all of them-to secure the right kind of literature for their boys, most ot whom show very early a propensity for reading everything upon which they can lay their hands.
 It was for the purpose of meeting this definite need that there was be- begun at Detroit in 1899 the publish ing of a periodical devoted to boys and boys interests. This was ap- propriately styled ''The American Boy"-a name now familiar to nearly everyone.
 It has been the constant aim ot the publishers to make 'The Ameri- can Boy" the best magazine for boys; to make it definite influence for good in developing mind and body; for broadening out and shap- ing the character in the mould of true manhood. One of their notices is. Make what the boys want and what their parents want them to have"
 To this end "The American Boy' is edited with unusual care. It's contributors rank among the nations able authors; their articles are help- ful and uplifting. Every issue con- tains pictures by famous artists, and regular departments are devoted to Photography, Collecting, Mechanics and Electricity, Sports and all "boy hobbies.
 "The American Boy" is issued every month by The Sprague Pub fishing Company, Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich. The regular sub- scription price is S1 per year; a sam- pie copy will be mailed to any ad- dress upon receipt of 10 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
 THE ELECTION CONTEST.

It is a source for much congratu- lation that the election contest has been inaugurated. It is due every election officials that a very search ing investigation should be made of all the charges that have been made and that the people know who is at fault.
 There have been statements made on the street in the discussion of the recent election that the parties who made them should be called upon to prove, and if they are unable to pro- duce the goods should be punished
 One of the greatest benefits that this government guarantees to it's citizen Is his good name, and simply because a man accepts position as election judge. that does not waive any of his rights and give any one the privilege to accuse him of all kinds of moral turpitude.
 There has been too much talking done to allow the matter to drop. If the election was held honestly and fairly, then an investigation will vindicate the officials and place a light pinching shoe upon the foot of their traducers.
 The above from the Fort Smith Record so exactly fits the condition in Mena arc Polk county that it can be applied ws.asut a change. Yes. by all means, let's get to the bottom of the charges that have been made since the election. It is due to both candidates and the election officials.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
WE HAD A CHILL.
The Snow Storms and Blizzards os i. North Pass a Little of the Stiup
 Down to Arkansas

When the weather report arr,r ed Saturday with prophecy of ''rain and colder" for Saturd.s night and Sunday few at le,s. were skeptical, and there wa. none who had any idea tha, {, would really be cold.
 But that 'scaker" beoinn;. about II o'clock Saturday nipbt was the heaviest and most eero. al since Fair week, and the "aru spell" that has for some t;r,a gripped certain sections of polt county was soaked loose. Then came taste of winter, alony Sun. day afternoon, ard thouphts of most everyone were forcefullr directed toward fires and ovs. coats.
 As night drew near it wac plain that Jack Frost was hover ing near, and in those homs. where the ever handy freplace was not, where stoves were stor. ed away, there was good deal of uncomfortable shivering.
 h the lower parts of the citv and in the hollows there was white frost, but little or no vegs. tation was killed. There was nc frost on the higher lands.
 As an indication of the effect of the cold snap, the Cash Store sold six heaters up 10 10 am. Mon. day, and coal dealers were regret ting they had not placed their or. ders for shipment a week or two earlier.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
oRpER Q or NOTICE TnERnoN.

ORDER o ? NOTICE THEREON. Western District of Arkansas, ss County of Sebastian,
 On this 25th Day of September, A. D.,
 1908, on Reading the Foregoing pe-
 tition it is
 Ordered by tho court that a hearing be had upon the same on the 20th day of October, A. D., 1908, before sad court at FCrs Smith, Arkansas, in said district, ut 10 o'clock in the lore noon: and that notice thereof be pub lished one time in the Mena Weekly Star, newspaper printed in said dls. trict, and that all known creditors and other persons in interest may appear at the said time and place and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be grant, ed.
 And it is further ordered by the court, that the clerk shall send D! mail to all known creditors copies oi said petition and this order, acd ress- ed to them at their places of residence as stated.
 Witness the Honorable John Il, Rogers, Judge of the said court, ana the seal thereof, at Fort Smith, in sala district, on the 25th day of September A. D., 1908.
 lsEAL or c9uRFl
 Attest: Il. B. Armistead. Clerk By Wm. s. Wellshear. Deputy OierS'
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Logan Is Satisfied.

To The Star;-My attention has been called to statement that had been made that l was to contest the recent election. l have not seen any published statement from any one to this effect but my attention has been called to it and in this con- nection l wish to state, that I do not, nor never have had any inten- tion of filing any contest. I do not have any reason to want to file. I have won by fair majority in each county and l desire to thank my friends for their support which I assure them very much appreciate.
 Your very truly,
 John P. Logan. Grannis, Sept. p. 1908.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
Cold Weather Advice

70 ali IS to beware of coughs and cc,ls. on the chest; as neglected they ree,l;I,' iI's
 ". ,vau ". ~ \, pneumonia, consumption Or nuiuionaly ll.l,. troubles. Just as soon as 5he eoogh appears treat it with Bai- laru horehoand Syrup the stapdar5 cure oI America. Use as directed
 perfectly harmless. X cure and nr. yentlye for all diseases of the Iubgs Erlee TT -2e, ooc and Sl per bottle. Soid
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being a prohibition state.

He was told, however, that should he succeed in having the desired wines delivered from outside sources, care would be taken to have them properly iced and served.
 The host-to-be set about to procure the necessary beverages and evident ly succeeded, for about three days later sturdy countryman strode up to the desk, and in a voice loud enough for all to hear, demanded of the clerk:
 ''Is Mr. X anywhar's round :? Tell him to hurry up down to the dock. There's box of books down thar for i'm, an it's leakin' Phil adelphia Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
More on Mena's 0nnnrtnnitv.

To The Star: l read with interest your editorial in Tuesday evenings paper. regarding Mena's 0ppor- tunity to take on a new and substan- tial growth by arranging to care for summer and winter guests as she should do.
 Few people living in Mena realize the possibilities of Mena as a sum- mer resort. We. the Mena people, in our various pursuits, never stop to think of the wonderful that we are enjoying and the boon it would be 10 our South ern friends if we would arrange to accommodate them, advertise the town and. in other words, HUSTLE.
 had some business in one of the health resorts in Arkansas about a month ago and when arrived there .t g o'clock on Sunday morning. I found 1t. to me, progressively warm. then asked a friend how warm 1t was there the day before and to my he told me the thermome- ter registered l0s degrees in the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
"An Author's Recompsnse. z,
Written by S. x. SeibertA

tNritten by S. $. Seibert.A l dream not of the sorrows,
 Of today l have no thought, Only seeking, working, striving For a goal that is not bought. In my weak and humble efforts Human thoughts try to mould; Is the effort vain and guitless? 'Iis a task for patient souls. Let me hear in humble silence, Hearing not praise or sneers; Let me labor on contented,
 Try to live in other years. l hear not the critics anger,
 Nor seek l worldly praise; Iris enough to know my labors May extend beyond my days.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

The Democratic national commit tee wants our Hal to make cam paign speeches lin any state he may select" It is certainly to be re- gretted that Mir. Norwood is com- pelled to decline the offer. A speak ing tour in the East by our attorney general-e1ect would place old Ar kansas before the people of that section in a light that would truly rebound to it's credit and lasting good. After the stunts performed
 by Jeff Davis, Mir. Norwood's gen tlemanly dignity, brainy speeches and patriotic love of and pride in the state of his birth would be a revelation. It is too bad he cannot
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
ANDREW SCHENcK,
President ot the Germania Fire Insurance Co.,, Recomme nds ChamberIain's Cough
 Remedy
kennedy

l have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for over a year and can say that 1t has never failed to cure The most stubborn cough or cold ] can recommend it to any family as a sure and safe children'S cough reme- dy. Andrew Schenck. Ayton, Ont. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.,, and all aealars.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

Senator Foraker of Ohio has been accused of having been connected with deals of the Standard Oil Com- pany, and now Haskell, Bryan's own choice for treasurer of the Demo cratic campaign.funds, faces similar charges. Foraker is discredited and disowned by his own party. and Haskell is almost sure to be. Verify, there is not ing like touch of Standard Oil to grease the toboggan for an aspiring politician,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01
Prohibition Literature ln Maine.
Big Fork. Ark.

Last summer, while sojourning at a large hotel in Maine, a prominent New Yorker decided to give 9 din- ner to several friends in honor of his wife's birthday Making in- quiries. he discovered that no wines of any description would be fur nished by the management. Maine
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

Eugene w. Chain. prohibition candidate for president, compares local option with local polygamy" or "local slavery" and scores local op- ton advocates. Mir. Chains objec- tion to local option as applied to towns or counties or states. however, has no bearing on one's applying the the principle to his own stomach. A spread of this latter sort of prohibit tion is about the right thing.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

Suppose all men would adopt the plan of drinking intoxicants only when in their sober judgment they had more brains than needed in their everyday life. Most of us would be intensely sober. wouldn't we?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

All the excuses and explanations that can be made cannot change the opinion of the people that a public official who serves a corporation like the Standard Oil Company is like a lawyer who takes money from both sides of the case.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

They never fail who die in great cause. s'Cork up the croaker by uncorking our smilesl'
 'sBe like the sun that never sees the dark side of anything"
 To practice health is better than to prac- tee medicine. - Hubbard.
 "After praying for what you want get busy and do little hustiing.'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-01

Maine has had constitutional pro- hibition fifty-two years. and it is still an issue in state politics. says the Kansas City Star. If treating" and blinds had been abolished in that state fifty-two years ago the liquor problem would have been for gotten in that state before most of us were born.