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The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
PROPER JUDGMENT OF MANKIND.
Not by Weaknesses, but by Positive
 Good Achieved.

When we reflect that life itself, con. sidered in It's physical manifestations Is a process of oxidation; when we re member that the nerves of those who accomplish most for others are in evltably the most fretted by the cor rosion of the chemical reactions which make possible the activities of physical existence; when we know that under the calm or phlegmatic exterior of men of great achievement there Is the latent consciousness of the sum of all the suffering it has cost them, we can not afford to judge them by their weak nesses. The man who, however blind ly. follows at his own expense. the i'm pulses of his sense of duty, is to be judged by the positive good he has achieved-not by his negations. When we do consider these, when We judge the evil in the greatest and strongest nature by the consciousness of the evil in our own, we can better under stand why after such self-Judgment, Lincoln. aware of sharing and being acted on by all the forces of a period of delirium. should continually repeat: "Oh. why should the spirit of mortal be proud f'-William Vincent Byars.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
COLLEGE MAN A BURGLAR.
A Columbia Graduate Accused of Theft
 In California.

San Francisco. May 2.-"Dr.." W. w. Goelet. graduate of Columbia col lege and traveller, who was married to a young society woman of Oakland four months ago, Is in the Berkeley city prison, charged with the burglary of eight residences and apartment houses in Oakland and Berkeley. His name appeared on most of the hotel and apartment house registers as D. F. Wythe, an alias he acknowledged
 Goelet's methods, according to the police, were to engage rooms in high class hotels and apartment houses, then plunder right and left Some time ago he travelled with Benjamin Fay Mills, the pulpit lecturer ,as Mills private secretary. Goelet was com pellei to leave Los Angeles under cloud of charges of theft. He had also been secretary for Dr. Biddewolfe a noted evangelist. Goelet is 35 years old, native of Virginia. His parents, it Is said, live in Washington. D. c. He was In the Spanish war, serving in the hospital corps in Cuba.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
LEGAL NOTICES,
COMMISSIONERS SALE. :

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Polk county made and entered on the 23rd day of March, 1908, in a certain cause (No. 352), then pending therein between Fl. S. John son, complainant, and c. k. Phillips nd---Phillips defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public ven- due to the highest bidder, at the south east door or entrance of the county court house, in which said court is held, In the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Thursday, the 2lst day of May, the following described real estate, to-wit: Northeast quarter of northeast quarter, section !, township ? south, range 30 west, in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required 10 execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale un- til paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the pay ment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day April, 1908. w. l. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Dog Pinned would.Be Murderer.

An outrage planned by the Black Hand society in pittsburg, Pa. was frustrated the other day owing to the sagacity of bulldog owned by hotel proprietor. A man of suspicious ap- pearance was in the very act of de- posting a parcel in a window grating of tho hotel. which Is largely patron ized by foreigners, when the dog seized him by the leg. and notwith- standing his struggles, refused to let go The man was soon rescued from his exceedingly uncomfortable predic- ament, and 1t was then discovered that the parcel he had been carrying contained bomb, with time-fuse attached. sufficiently powerful to wreck the entire hotel. in which at the time there were about a hundred and fifty persons. He was immedi ately arrested.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Their EavorIte Mottoss.

Many well-known men have favor. ite notices which they endeavor to live up to. and, curiously enough. some of them are particularly applica, ble to their professions. Speech is silvern, silence fig golden" Is the maxim which Sir George Lewis. the famous lawyer. always bears in mind. "Tell the truth and shame the devil' is Mir. Labouchere's very appropriate motto; while Sir John Fisher adopts the significant words: The frontiers of England are the coasts of the enemy" John Burns is very fond of the saying: The world is my coun- try and to do good is my religion;" while the British premier gives the text of St. Paul as his motto: All things are lawful unto mo. but all things are not expedient"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
INDUCED THE COOK TO STAY.
Simple Financial Transaction That Was
 a Complete Success.

What are you laughing at?" grumbled Carelton c. Crane, all in one word, as he strengthened up. red in the face. with handful of clearing house certificates recovered In frag ments from the New York Central wastebasket, into which he had cast them, thinking they were cigar cou- pons, says the San Francisco Chron- icle.
 Not at you" chuckled John A. Gill, soothingly. This letter here's from an old friend of mine. Capt Hutchin- son, an Englishman living down at Lindsay, near Porterville. He's the man that planted the first orange seed that raised the first orange blossoms for the first marriage ceremony ever performed at Lindsay. Listen to this;
 Cave my Chinese cook An Lui his regular check for $50. He took 1t to the bank. All they'd give him was sb in cash. rest in certificates. He came back, threatened to throw up his job; fine cook, too; had him long time,
 "All lite, no go. you make me one check five hun dollar"
 "'"Five hundred dollars, An Lui' I exclaimed. q can't afford any such prices as that"
 "'"No aftiod. takee chleck Hive hun dollar, blank he pay me fifty dol lar all same he play me Hive dollar one fifty dollar check"
 ".So he handed me back the 70 and the certificates. and I wrote him check for $500 and telephoned an ex- planation to the bank, An Lui got his $50 in cash, and he's still cooking Tor t,ai
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Arc Goat. Good for HorsesY

"A goat is kept in every Russian stable. The Russians believe that goats are good for horses. that their presence keeps out disease"
 The speaker. a Russian cigarette dealer, drowned at the laugh which went round the hotel lobby.
 "Oh, yes" he said. fit is no doubt a superstition. and we Russians are no doubt very benighted people. All the same. have presented goats to some of my housekeeping patrons here in America, and they tell me that their stables are doing better now than ever before"
 "Mr. Sneezeatchoo." said a pipe salesman, T have couple of automo- piles. Would you recommend a goat for the garage?"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
HIS CASE HOPELESS
Ex-PREslDENT CLEVELAND SAID TO BE SUFFERING FROM
 CANCER OF STOMACH.
REPORT CURRENT IN FlNAHCIrl CIRCLES
New York Evening World Says Story Emanated From Office of Equitable Life Assurance soelety-Extreme Reticence Observed by All Connect ed With Case.

New York. May 2.-The Evening World gives prominence Friday to the following:
 There is a report current In finan- ciascircles, emanating from the office of the Equitable Life Assurance So- ciety, that Former President Grover Cleveland is sufferer from cancer of the stomach and that his case has been pronounced hopeless by specialists called into consultation by Dr. Joseph D. Bryant. of this city. the family phy- sician. MT. Cleveland remains at the Lakewood hotel. In Lakewood, N. J., although the house closed for ths sea- son 10 days ago. Ills wife and chil- dred are the only other guests. A physician and nurses are In constant attendance. and a small stan of ser wants has been retained to look after the Cleveland family"
 Efforts to confirm the Evening Worlds statement that Mir Cleveland Is suffering from cancer and that his condition is critical are unaviling. Ow- ing to the extreme reticence observed by all connected with the case since the beginning of the former presidents illness.
 When Dr. Bryant, who has been MT. Cleveland's physician for years, was asked whether it was correct that his patients illness had been diagnosed as cancer of the stomach, replied: "Mr. Cleveland Is all right. There Is noth- ing I can tell you of any interest"
 At the Lakewood Hotel Friday 1t was said that MT. Cleveland was mak- ing very satisfactory progress and that there was no material change in his condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
aAbe,s" Duty to Ills Mother.

"Abe had powerful good memory. He'd go to church an come home an say over the sermon as good as the preacher. He'd often do 1t fur Aunt Sairy, when she couldn't go, an she said it was list as good as goin' her self. He'd say over everything from beloved brethren to amen without crackin' smile. pass pewter plate fur a collection, an then we'd all jine aim in singin' ;ne doxology. Aunt sairy thought heap O Abe, an he did O her, an l reckon they'd a done most anything fur one another. Den his Hanks recollections in American Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Assesslno oklahom. RalIro,a..

Guthrie, Ok, May 2-At a meeting Thursday night the state board of equalization fixed the total assessment of all railroad companies operating in the state of $172, 2,496,91O. The main lines of the various roads per mile are rated as follows: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, $45,000; Missouri, Kansas & Texas, s45,000; St. Louis & San Fran cisco, s40,000 and Chicago. Rock Is- land & Pacific, s42,o00. It is esti- mated that the railroads and the gas property will be one-third of the tax able property in the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
WANTS MORE MONEY.
CONGRESS URGED TO INCREASE APPROPRIATION FOR INTER.
 STATE COMMERCE.
REPRESENTATIVES AT THE WHITE HOUSE
President Roosevelt Urges Upon Con sressmen the Need of Larger Sum to Enforce the Publicity Clause of the Hepburn Railroad Rate Law Taken Up In House.

Washington, May 1-The usual point of no quorum was raised when the house reconvened Thursday on the motion pending from Wednesday that the house go into committee of the whole for further consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill un- der the ive-minute rule. The doors were locked and the roll was called on the motion. which prevailed. In accordance with Wednesdays agree ment the committee took up the amendment proposed by Mir. Town send of Michigan to increase from $50,000 to s350,00O the appropriation to enable the interstate commerce commission to enforce that clause of the interstate commerce act directing the commission to examine into and make public the accounts of interstate railroads and authorizing the employ ment of special examiners for that purpose.
 Speaking to that amendment Mir. Townsend quoted from message iAOhi thC plCciutHt III WHICH l16 PA- ecutive said that failure to make ap- propriation for carrying out the pub licity clause of the Hepburn act would be to attack the law in it's most vital point and to give relief to those cor rupt corporations which the law was intended to reach Mr Townsend said that the publicity provision had not been part of the law long enough to enable any one to say that it should be abandoned; that the pur- pose of the provision was to find out whether the railroads were obeying the Hepburn act and that refusal by congress to provide for the expense of these examinations would be tanta- mount to an informal repudiation and repeal of the law itself
 President Roosevelt Thursday sent for Representatives Hepburn of Iowa, Townsend of Michigan, Campbell of Kansas and Sulzer of New York and urged them to make vigorous efforts to secure a larger appropriation In the sundry civil bill for an investiga- tion of the books of the railroads of the country to determine whether they are complying with section 20 of the Hepburn railroad rate law, providing that a system of uniform accounts must be kept as prescribed by the fn- terstate commerce commission. For the present fiscal year the committee has an appropriation of sS0,o00, but has not been able to make much headway in the work. For the next fiscal year the administration desired an. appropriation of from $250,000 to $500. 900, but the house committee on appropriations cut the amount to S5O,- oo0. It is claimed by the president and the interstate commerce commis- sion that this amount will be entirely insufficient. Section 20, it Is stated, Is considered the most effective DOT ton of the Hepburn law, really being Its publicity clause. By careful in- vestigation of the books of the roads the granting of secret rates or rebates would be revealed. It is understood that the fight for a larger appropria' lion will begin in the house at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
His Dear Old Mother.

My dear old mother, who is now eighty three years old, thriyes on Elec- tric Bitters,n writes w. E. Brunson,
 of Dublin, Ga. "She has taken them for about two years and enjoys an excellent appetite, feels strong and sleeps well.n That's the way Electric Bitters affect the aged, and the same happy results follow in all cases of female weakness and general debility.
 Weak, puny children too, are greatly strengthened by them. Guaranteed also for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, by Jackson Drug Co, 50c.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
LeIshman Must Explain.

Washington. May 2-Representa- tive Murdock of Kansas, Friday took up with the state department the all legged action of Ambassador Leishman in endeavoring to induce Mrs. Bernard Warkentin to sign a paper releasing the Turkish prince who accidentally shot her husband on a railroad train near Damascus, from prosecution. The state department will request an explanation of the ambassador. The matter has not gone so far as filing a formal complaint against MT. Leish- man and probably will not at least until his explanation Is received.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
cnMMIssInNrR,s SALE

Notice Is hereby given, that in pursuance Of the authority and directions contained in tho decretal order of the chancery Court of Polk county made and entered on the i4th day Of April, A. D. 1908, in certain cause NO. 33,), then pending therein between VI. K. Moore, plaintiff, and II. Fred SnIder, defendant, theundersigned. as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the south east door or entrance of the County Court House, fin which said Court is held, fin tho county Of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the l6th day cf May, A. D., 1908, the following described real estate, to-wit: WIZ of NW4, Sec. l3, and E14 Of Isl4, Sec. IA, all in Twp. 6, S., R. 3i w., in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms ofsale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree Of said Conr II said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum rom date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given nnder my hand this Fist day Of April, i90S. E, R. Bryant, Aprl2 2S-St Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Hard Times in Kansas,

The old days of grasshoppers and drouth are almost forgotten in the prosperous Kansas of today; although a citizen of Codell, Earl Shamburg, has not yet forgotten hard time he encountered. He says: ''I was worn out and discouraged by coughing night and day, and could find no relief till l tried Dr. Kings New Discovery. It took less than one bottle to completely cure me. - The safest and most relia- ble cough and cold remedy and lung and throat healer ever discovered. Guaranteed by the Jackson Drug Go. 50 cents and S1.00. Trial bottle free
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS
 SALE.

Notice is hereby given that shall offer for sale, and sell, to the highest and best bidder, on credit of six months, the following described property to-wit: Lot No. 10 in block No. 9l, original town of Mena, Ark. Said sale being made pursuant to an order granted me by the Honorable Probate Court of Polk County, Ar kansas, on the 14th day of April, 1908.
 Said sale will be held at the south door of the court house in the city of Mena, on the 9th day of May 1908, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. The purchaser at said sale will be required to give note with approved security and lien will be retained on said lot for the pur- chase price thereof.
 Given under my hand this 20th day of April, 1908. k. F.. Watkins, Administrator Estate of Fannie Cole,
 Deceased. IT 3t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Bomb in Cincinnati Club.

Cincinnati. May 2.-An attempt was made shortly before midnight to de
 stroy the palatial quarters of the Phoenix Club. by placing in the main entrance an internal machine so con structed that 1t would explode at the time the door was opened. Frank J. Buegel. barkeeper, was unfortunate enough to open the door, and as a result the greater portion of his left hand was blown off, and the report which followed destroyed his hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A Happy Father

is soon turned to a sad one if he has to walk the floor every night with a crying baby. McGee's Baby Elixir will make the child well-soothe it's nerves, induce healthy, normal slum- Der. Best for disordered bowels and sour stomach-all teething babies need it. Pleasant to take. sure, and safe, contains no harmful drugs. Price p and 90 cents per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
The Entire Family.

Grand Pop used it for Rheumatism. Dad for Cuts; Sprains and Bruises Nanny for Burns, Scalds and aches- Sis for Catarrh and Chilblains. I use it for everything, and it never disap- points any of us. It surely yanks any old pain out by the roots.
 Hunts Lightning Oil is what I am telling you about.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
---------~------------------------ Part of the Treatment.

"So you believe in charging heavy fees?"
 Yes" answered the physician, but ouly for the patients own good. If you can make him feel he has an in- vestment with you he Is more likely to follow instruction carefully in or. der to get his moneys worth"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
NOTICE OF pIfRl.IcATInN.

Department of Interior, Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, March 26, 1908 Notice is hereby given that
 LEMUEL M. REYNOLDS Of Acorn, Arf., has filed notice of his inten- ton to make final live year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 26ti9 made March 5, 1903, for the S1s NV L and Sx NEM, Section i3. Township 1 S., Range B w., and that said proof win be made before County Clerk Of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on May lh, 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of the land viz:
 John C. Ward, John F. Clover, Thomas Thomas, all of Acorn, Ark, and George Alstatt of Eagleton Ark. Apr. H. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Rows MlIIBe Boys

and are always getting scratches, cuts, snrains. bruises, bumps, burns or sealds. Don't neglect such things they may result seriously if you do. An1ly Ballard's Snow Liniment ac- cdrdino to directions right away and if will relieve the pain and heal the tronble Price 25c, 50c and sl. Sold
 by Jackson Drug %.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A Federal Judue ResIuns.

Muskogee, Ok. May 2.-United States Judge Ralph E. Campbell, of the eastern district of Oklahoma, has forwarded his resignation to the at torney general, giving as his reason that he prefers to resume the practics of law.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department oi Interior, Land office at
 Camden, Ark, March i9, 1908 Notice Is hereby given that
 GEORGE W. ALSTATT of Eagleton, Ark, has filed notice of hls In tention to make final live year proof in sup port of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No 26030 made october 2S 1902 for the NWL NM1< Soc. l5, NJ NEl4 and SWI4 NE1a Sec IA, Township s, Range 3i w., and that said proof will be made before County Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on May l5 1908 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiya- ton Of, the land, viz;
 Charles l. Morris, David Y. Kincaid, Berry l.. Carmack all Of Eagleton, Ark. and Benja- min Petefish Of Acorn, Ark. Mar. 8 II. C.. Friedhelm, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
NOTICE FoR punLIcAr1oN.

Department of the Interior Land office at
 Camden, Ark, March 26, 1908. Notice is hereby given that
 BENJAMIN E. REFS Of Nunley, Ark, has filed notice Of his inten- ton to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 256i9, made May 26. 1902, for tho NEL. NFix, Section !, N52 NwA, and SW4 NWL, Sec. ton 8, Township S., Range 29 w., and that said proof will be made before County Clerk k Of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on May 15, 1908
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton Of the land, viz:
 Julius A. Wilhite, Joseph A. shirley and Henry J. Harrison, all of Nunley, Ark, and Aaron " Heath, of Board Camp, Ark. Apr. II. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
WARNING ORDER.

M. A. Anderson, Plaintiff, vs. Clark Anderson, Defendant, in the Polk Chancery Court.
 The Defendant, Clark Anderson, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, NJ. A. Anderson. April B, 1908. w. I. Green,
 Clark
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
WARNING ORnER.

N. M. Roach, Plaintiff ys. Harry Tremaine, Edith B. Tremalne and F. N Hancock, De fendants, In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The Defendants Harry Tremaine, and Edith B. rremaine, are warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the piaintih, N. Nj, Roach.
 April s, 1908. W. I. Green, Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
WARNING ORDER.

c. Trent, Plaintiff, vs. William c. Trent, Defendant, in the Polk Chancery court.
 The Defendant, William c. Trent, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, c. Trent. April 9, 1908. w. |. Green,
 (tlarl~
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
A Ear.Eetched Argument.

"The earth" remarked the professor. "pursues it's mighty pathway through space without interruption and on what you might call schedule time"
 (Which" remarked MT. Dustin Stax, with confident emphasis, "goes to show what good thing perpetual franchise is."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The regular annual stock holders meeting of the Mena X Eastern Arkansas Railroad Company will be held at the office of the Company at the First National Bank Of Mena. Ark, on Monday May ii, 1908 at o'clock D. m, for the election Of directors and the transaction ofsueh other business as may regularly come before the meeting
 James r. Read. President James B. McDonough, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
Texas Democrats to Vote Saturday.

Waco, Tex, May 2.-One of the most exciting political contests in the his tory of Texas closed Friday. Satur- day Democrats will vote at the pri- maries on whether Senator Joseph w. Bailey and three others shall be sent to Denver as delegates at large to the national Depocratic convention or whether delegation of four Demo crats headed by Hon. Cone Johnson of Tyler shall be sent. Both sides claim victory.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-07
MANNING ORDER.

Joshua Thacker, Plaintiff, vs. Josie Defendant, in Polk Chancery court.
 The Defendant, Josie Thacker, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Joshua Thacker. April 10, 1908. w. l. Green,
 Clerk.