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The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

ANOTHER STEP FOR
 BUILDING AT MENA
Treasury Department Makes Inquiry as to Space Required for Postoffice F and Other Government Insti-
 tutions Here.

Following the announcement by the Hon. Ben Cravens that he had introduced a bill into Con- gress for the construction of a Federal building in Mena not 10 cost less than slo0, ,O00, Postmas- ter K. E, Board received the fol- lowing letter from the Treasury Department at Washington rela- tive to the matter:
 Postmaster, Meua, Ark.
 Sir: Referring to the bill introduce ed in Congress providing for the cree tiou of Federal building in your city, | have to request that you will advise this office as to the space re- uuired for the use of the postotfice, us- ing the blank form herewith inclosed, and being careful to answer fully all the inquiries therein contained.
 Are any other Government officials located in your city? If so, please advise this office as to the space re- quired therefor: the rent paid, if any etc.
 As this matter is of pressing import ance, | shall be glad to receive your reply at an early date.
 Respectfully.
 Charles E kemper.
 Assistant to Supervising Architect.
 Mir. Board has only partially gathered the data requested, and will be unable to complete his reply until after the holidays. He has, however, laid the matter before Samuel J. Record. the head of the Arkansas National Forest. whose office here would na aturally occupy part of Il Federal building if one was available. Mir. Record says the forestry service would require ftom 700 to 1000 feet of floor space to properly carry on the ork.
 The other most important fea- ture in connection with the pro- posed building for Mena is the esta bIishmen. of Federal court here, which would very largely increase the size of the structure needed, and would be ot great benefit to Mena as we'll.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
A Sunday Afternoon Paper

Baltimore. Dec. 22.-The first Sun day afternoon issue of the Baltimore News appeared Sunday and was the first regular Sunday afternoon edition of any newspaper to be printed in this city Louis NJ. Duyall, the business manager, expressed himself as de lighted with the success of the issue. The paper appeared in l6 pages form and is identical in appearance with the regular week day editions.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
All Ministers EIioibIe.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 23.-The effort started about a month ago to exclude from the Wichita Minist ,rial associ- ation, those who do not believe in the divinity of Christ has failed and Uni. gersalists, Unitarians and other churches holding similar faiths may become members. The constitution requiring the belief that Jesus is .h>ist. the Son of the living God, as declared in Mathew i6:16,r was changed Monday to read "all ministers of Wichita in good standing in their several churches may become mem hers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
A KANSAS BANK ROBBED.
At Halls Summit, Near Lebo, Gang
 Got About s3,ooo.

Lebo. Kan, Dec. 22-The safe of the State bank at Halls Summit, 15 niles southeast of Lebo, in Coffey county. was blown open Tuesday porning about o'clock. The safe was badly wrecked and about s3,O0O was taken.
 The number of robbers is not known. They cut all the wires lead. ing into the town except the long dis lance wire to Lebo, which must have been overlooked.
 Money was taken over from the Wa verly bank and Cashier Noble Nesbitt is doing business. although under diff 1culties.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
A Railroad Man Quits:

New York, Dec, 23.--W. H. Newman rosiened as president of the New York central Railway company, his resig- nation to take effect February l, l9os. If was accepted by the directors It is evnectsd that he will continue to ha member of the board of directors.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
Don't Be Hopeless

about yourself when you're crippled with rheumatsm CT stiff joints + Of course you've tried lots of things and they failed. Try Ballard's Snow Liniment- it will drive away all aches, pains and stiffness and leave you as well as you ever you were Sold by J Jackson Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
Train Rohhers Identified.

Portland Ore. Dec. 2S.-Ine eh gineer ana firemen of the Oregos Railroad & Navigation company train, which was robbed near thls city last Thursday night, posiliVels identified Monday Harry Benson ans Oscar Johnson as two of the men i'm plicated In that crime
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
Mrs. eotkin's Petition Denied,

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-The peti tion of Mrs. Cordelia Botldn, now serving life sentence for the mur der of Mrs. J. P. Dunning of Whining ton, Del, by sending poisoned canus through the mails, for rehearing oi her previous petition for appeal was denied by the supreme court Monday
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
,.,ln nrlren the prunks.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.--The Chicago x ,,,l,sanEee Electric railway will here aetor refnse to carry intoxicated per ears on it's cars AS the walking pe- ,,,.aen , towns is not particularly good decided dimunition in the numoer as tbaf class of patrons is expected
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Mir. and Mrs. NJ. F. Olney and Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Lega.e re turned Friday night from Fay etteville, where they bad been to attend the nuptIsls of Prot. Lee Olney and Miss Barbara Davis. which took place Tbur>day eve ming at 6 o'clock at the Episcopal church.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
A Heart Was Broken

because her complexion was bad and she could find nothing to clear it up, Ladies': bad complexion is caused by an inactive liver An inaetive liver will be pn4 in perfect condition by taking Barard'S Herbine. The uneqnaled liver reguiator Sold hN Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Foley's Orino LaNitive cures chronic constipation and stimulates the liver. Orino regulates the bowels so they will act naturally and you do not have to take purgatives continuously. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
Want Permanent TarIf sureau.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-The creation Q. federal expert non-partisan 1aliL commission, with a permanent 'aliD bureau working under it's directlon was recommended by the NailonA Business League Of America in meet lag here Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Augusta. Ga, Dec. 22.-The presi aont.elect said Sunday night that ne aas stil innocent of being the source of inspired or authoritative" caol not stories. His cabinet. he said nao acnnired no additional members sinct the Knox announcement; no offers ol ,,os,t,ons were pending nor had ne made any decisions with respect :" making offers.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Cash for Railroad Ties at w. w. Townsend's. 6xS. 2S cents; 7x9, B cents. l.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Thacker Dry Goods Co. S Clear ing Sale is the greatest bargain event of the season.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24
STORY Of MRS. ANN|S
WIDOW OF CAPT. HAYNES VICTIM TELLS OF HER HUS.
 BANDS MURDER.
MANY NEW POINTS ARE BROUGHT OUT

Witness Said Thornton Hsins Pressed Revolver Against Her Back and Threatened to Take Her Life--De- fense Was Unable to Shake Her Testimony.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

Take your Railroad Tres 10 w. w. Townsend. He will pay cash for them. IL
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-24

| Far, far beyond the sons of men In comeliness and grace. And many lesson grave'He taught To lawyers, priests and.seers, Men marveled at such wisdom in A child of tender years. The little child the voice bbeyed, Of both his parents still, And walked in wisdom's ways with Obedient to their will. Years fled. the child to manhood
 grew;
 His ministry began, And thousands from strange coun- tries came
 To view the wondrous man. Gods holy truths he pointed out. Of fearful judgments told. And many miracle he wrought Most wondrous to behold. Scoffed and degraded he lived on A man of griefs and woes, And many bitter tear he shed In sorrow for his foes. The sick he healed, the lame restored, The dead called from their graves, Unto the blind gave back their sight And stilled the boistrous waves. He told of many things to come. Of wars and earthquakes dire, In the last day the fate of those Who tempt the Almighty's ire. That he must die their souls to save, (Oh twas a fearful price;l That he must at Jerusalem
 Become the sacrifice. Twas on day when Jewry To the Holy City came To offer up the Paschal Lamb To Gods most sacred name. It was an ancient ritual
 Of sacrifcial praise One held in holy reverence In Jewry in those days. The pompous Pharisee was there With all his bigotry, The cunning lawyer, the scribe And skeptic Sadducee. Amid the mighty multitude Much marked of all, was seen One who n vile, wicked men were
 want
 To call the Nazarene. That night within Gethsemane There wept wretched man, While from his eyes hot tears of blood Down many a furrow ran. Prostrate within that hour he prayed In dire extremity: "Oh, let this bitter, bitter cup, My Father, pass away from me. :" But if to thee it seemeth good To sacrifice thy son. I bow me to the stern decree, Thy will, not mine, be done" He by traitorous kiss betrayed, Was given up to thrall, Bound liie a common thief and
 dragged
 To Pilates judgment hall. Before the judgment seat he stood Alone-for all had fled, While insult, jib and jest were
 hurled
 Upon his guitless head. A regal robe of scarlet hue His sacred form adorns, While round his temples there was
 bound
 A bloody crown of thorns. And passing by him they revfled In solemn mockery, And hailed Him King of Jewry On pended pliant knee. Scourged. spit upon, struck down
 and cursed
 By soldiers standing by, Then doomed upon Mount Calvery, A felon's death to die. The pity shown to men of blood To Him was all denied; He bore His cross to Calvary The one on which He died. A hideous shroud the sun obscured
  That hearts might appall, As if He wept in tears of blood At natures funeral. Sounds terrible to human ears. And sights that struck men dumb, And many prodigies that spoke Of mightier things to come. The saints that in their silent tonlbs Had slept for many year, Within the Holy Citys streets To many did appear. Oh, great atonement, tears and
 moans
 Can neer the debt repay To Him, Who on Mount Calvary died To wash our slns away. This is the story of a child Of lovely parents born, In Bethlehem of Judea. Upon a Christmas morn.
 Ed. T. Wolfe.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
Fine Reservoir Site on Rock Creek.

Near the headwaters OF the east fork OF Rock creek is
ideal reservoir site. Ii is MT ideal alone because Of the
fact that the valley few hundred feet but the
water supply is ample and te altitude great enough to
force along the foothills into American Falls.
Between Rockand and American Falls many thous-
ands Of of fine land, much OF it open homestead
entry and increasing acreage coming into cultivation
each year On these lands snow maturing the finest dry
land grain in dahowheat that gives every Indication of
making thirty ortyye bushels thcly standing
large and well filled heads of it four feet tall In the
widest place from the foothills the fully twenty
miles, and in the four hvea magnificent,
triangular shaped body of land that invites settlement.
There better dry farm land in Idaho than this
and not much good.
The fork of Rock creek is wonderful little
Its is in springs located where the foothills
begin the proportions of mouptans It
large but is turbulent from the beginning and carries
surprising volume of IT in the coolest
weather alone because Of turbulence but because its
temperture does fall the freezing point its short
the valley proper, few miles below Some day the
government may discover this reservoir site and make
of to the bench between foothills
and the river, and fit does 1t will become of the
choicest of the irrigated sections of Idaho.
More that 900 OF this land probably is incud
ed body which the opening settle
ent ON the 9th this month and entry the 26th
September.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
SURPRISED AT DEVELOPMENT
Growth Of Sixteen Months Proves a
Revelation.

Rev, A. r. Randall, former resident
Of American Falls, now Of Indepen-
dence, Kansas, arrived last week, after
an absence of sixteen months. Al
though he has been subscriber to the
Press all this time, and mas from week
10 week read of the improvements that
have rapidly followed each other, he
was not prepared for the great change
that greeted him. ''It IS astonishing, .
he said TO the Press, when asked what
he thought Of the development that had
taken place during his absence. Il
have kept well informed regarding the
progress Of developments here, but !
was not prepared for the many and i'm
portsnt changes that have been made.
II is beyond my expectation. When
left here development was just beginning
which has changed the town entirely.
Mr. Randall left tie first OF the weel
for San Diego. California. where h,
will visit brother for a month or two
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
WILL HAVE FINEST HOME ON CAREY LANDS
]. NJ Searles of Saltwater Minnesota Has Plans for
Costly Home on His Carey Farm Near American Falls

J. n. Scarlcs, of Saltwater, Minnes-
sofa, will soon begin the erection of a
modern and model residence on his
Carey land, about five miles north Of
American Falls. The residence will be
steam heated. two stories high, with
ample porches, and as convenient and
modern as city residences of the we'll
to-do classes of the present day. TN
derneath the residence will be full
basement with four rooms in which will
be the furnace room. laundry. root
room and cellar The upper floors will
contain seven large rooms. The archi-
lecture is Of a pleasing type.
To Mr.. Searles probably belongs the
distinction of having done more than
any other settler, in the way of inn
provements, considering the short time
he has been here. He came early this
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
SAYS RAILROAD
WILL BE BUILT
When, However, Depends Up
on the Settlers
Owners Of Land Who Will be Benefited
Must Improve and Cultivate Their
Land If They Secure Road
Next Year

The railroad through the Carey tract
from American Fails 10 Moreland will
be built. An easy route has been
found. crossing Snake river few miles
north OF American Falls, thence through
Tartar hollow, and by easy grade onto
the beach lands beyond. BY crossing
the river north OF town the line will be
shortened two or three miles, and ae-
eoriing 10 the estimate of Chief Loeat-
ing Engineer Strsdley. the river can be
bridged for less money than the sddi-
tional mileage would cost If the bridge
al the falls vert used
The temporary survey WAS completed
Thursday Of last week, and a crew is
now busy on The permanent location.
Tie line will be forty-two miles long.
Sog that the building OF the line has
been decided upon. the important qnes.
tion Ia. when7 To the Press Engineer
SSadley said.
The road will be built. and will prob.
ably be IN operation In time 10 move
next years crops. That, however, de-
p~rids upon the owners Of the lands on
the Carey tract The road viii not pay
unless the lands are made productive.
While III. building Of the road would
develop the country. II is probably that
3, will not be built in advance of devel-
opnent The building Of the road and
the development should proceed 10
gsthsr. IL the people will do their
part the road slIl do its part,
Il would suggest that the Press sd
vise cntrymen TO get on their lard. eleai
II ard get il into cultivation. There il
no longer excuse that water IL no
available, Every acre on the tract esi
have water next season. and ownerr
should get on their land this fall. hav,
IL cleared. and ready for crop mex
spring. II they DO this, there is n
question about the building Of the line
II they do not do 50. construction vii
probably await until there is suaicien
development to warrant the outlay.
There are no physical difficulties il
tho way Of building. 4 good erossinl
over the river has been found. and th'
grades are easy. The line will b
farsy.two miles long. and will connec
with the Maekay branch at Moreland
about six miles sest Of Blackfoot.
I'm the vicinity Of Aberdeen develop
ment IL proceeding quite satisfactorily
and there is evidence that the countr
between Aberdeen ard American Fall
will be generally improved as soon a
water Is available. Development |
the country beyond Aberdeen. however
IL not what II should be. Water ha
been on much Of this Land for som
time, yet Il is practically uudeveloped
IT IL remains so, a road Is not needed
and the time of its building is a matte
which the course Of the settlers wi
largely determine -
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08

and get il ready for crops" Develop
mcnt will be watched. The railroad
company is not going to take anybody's S
word about the development, either.
but from time TO time trusted represen-
tstiyes will make Investigations, and
upon their disinterested reports the
company will act.
So that, in reality, the time of the
building of the line il a matter that
rests entirely with the entrymen. A
road through the tract would great,
enhance land values. but the spcculator
who awaits such an advance only ia
sell. by failure TO get his land into .
productive state will merely be a factor
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08

spring, bringing with him Daniel Farm
ham, who has had active charge. Mr.
Searles returning after a short stay, to
his home in Minnesota. His land is
all cleared and fenced. well put down,
windmill and large tank erected, and
the largest barn on the tract built.
The barn is 47x9o feet. He contem-
plates the building of second and
larger barn in the near future.
MIR. Searles has had no water, but is
getting ready for it this fall. but this
fact has not deferred him from carrying
farward his improvements. And if his
work proves as effective in the next
few succeeding years AZ it has the past
few months he will be able to show
visitors the model farm of the Ameri-
can Falls Carey tract. He is quite
likely to achieve this distinction.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
Prohibition Ordinance Sidetracked.

AT the meeting of the Village trustees
Tuesday night action on the prohibition
ordinance was indefinitely postponed.
The ordinance passed its second read
ing. and Mckown and johnson en-
deayored TO place it on final reading
and passage. Clifford, Elliott and Row
berry voted against such action, and it
was defeated. A notion was then
made to place the ordinance on its third
reading at the September meeting, and
this was lost by the same vote. Later
Chairman Clifford stated that he had
not understood the motion, and left
the chair in order TO move reconsider
alton. neither Johnson nor Mchown
could second the motion because they
had failed to change their vote before
it was announced, and Rowberry and
Elliot declined TO second it, stating that
they were well satified with the action
taken. So the ordinance can not come
up before October, unless the majority
of the trustees at their next meeting
reseind the action taken at the last
meeting.
The people are losing no sleep over
/ the matter. They have registered
their will at the ballot box, and if it is
ignored, they will place the RESPONSE
bility where it belongs. They are con-
soled by the fact that another election
, will be held in April, and they will see
/ 10 il that the new officers will not be
above doing the people bidding. The
present board may continue to
ignore the people if they will. but they
will not again De placed where they
can do so. They may continue to claim
that the election was not representative,
but in this they have the distinction OF
being the first to argue that the ballot
box is not fair and final tribunal.
Public opinion is generally recognized
as the force, above all others, that
always has. does now. and ever viii be
the most important factor in molding
the destinies of communities and eoun.
tries. Individuals or associations may
for time be successful in evading oil
defying public opinion. but only for 1
time, as no power on earth can eontinu,
to successfully disregard it.
Before now individuals have set them
selves up as greater than the public
before now individuals have abused
opposed and ridiculed public demand.
and reforms. but always with the inevi
table result of defeat in the end.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08

in delaying building. A sufficient num-
Der of such factors will postpone build
ing indefinitely. The owner who i'm
proves his place is factor working for
the building of the line. When there
are sufficient number of these the
line will be speedily constructed. So
tiif is the key 10 the situation. Every
boi fide settler who gets his land into
e. gaton. is factor working for the
building of the road. Every specula-
tor. who improves just enough to OBJ
tain title. is factor working against
its building. 1t is cultivated, productive
acres that will count They alone will
bring the road.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08

ing Rcckland. They also visited Ore
gon, Washington, Montana and Wyo-
ming before coming to Idaho, and found
nothing that impressed them 40 favroa-
bly, as the land surrounding American
Falls. They announced before leaving
that they would return with people
enough to settle an entire township.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
Dry Farm Whea. Surprised kansan

james Devine, u Coffeyviiie. Kansas,
who was here recently. writes that his
old home does not look quite 30 good to
him as it did before he came here. He
says he saw better dry land grain grow
ing here than he ever saw at Cotfeyville.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-08-08
Kansas Men VIII Colonire 4 Township

Two of the most enthusiastic boosters
who have ever visited American Falls
are s. f. Jacobs of Tampa, kas., and
Robert Telfere of Pamona. kas., who
left here Thursday, after thoroughly
inspecting the Carey land and dry farm
land north Of the river, and also visit
Arizona republican., 1908-05-24
AN UNFORTUNATE GIRL


 uty Sheriff Wayne Davis late yester- day afternoon took into custody girl named Maggie Valenzuela. who is un- doubtedly insane. She recently had trouble with her husband, a young Mexican. and they separated. She told the officers she had been employed lately in the family of the manager of the Airdome. She is a small and del fcate looking Mexican girl and her dementia seems to take the form of a belief that she is destined for great aclnevements on the sage. Attention was first called to her Friday night by her conduct at the Airdome when. it is said. she sought permission to go on the stage and sing a song. Yesterday she went to the natatorium and laying aside her calico dress she attired her self in a sort of bridal costume, decor ating herself with garlands of flowers and then sauntered forth on the streets to parade. She was soon taken into custody but did not appreciate at first that she was under arrest Her con- versation was lucid but ridiculous. She insisted that she must go at o'clock as she had lots of work to do and she had to hustle because she said she had to pay the members of her theat- rical company a couple of hundred dollars per week. She seemed very nervous and apparently inoffensive but was also irresponsible.