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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
THE DEMOCRATS VICE PRESl.
 DENT.

Who will be the vice presidential nominee on the ticket with William Jennings Bryan?
 This is the question which is both ering the Democrats and interesting the Republicans. Owing to the force of long established idea in the public mind, the vice presidency has come to be considered as not much of an honor to its holder. But it is regarded by the politicians as a place which may be used to great advantage as vote getter. That is, it becomes a valuable asset when a candidate for it is a man who is popular with the voters.
 When the Republicans selected Sherman of New York for the place, they got man who is strong in con- structive statesmanship and of a powerful and brilliant mind. It is frequently said by members of his own party, however. that he is not as popular with the masses as Taft. and that he will not figure largely m drawing the voters to the support of the ticket. If, therefore, the Democrats put on the second place of their ticket a man who will make himself popular. they will have some advantage.
 In the list of men talked of for the place are Representative Charles A. Towne, of New York, former Governor Douglas of Massachusetts, Governor Johnson of Minnesota and John Mitchell of Illinois. who rose to fame as the leader of the organ ized miners of the country.
 Mitchell, however, has already said he would not accept the nomi- nation. But the Democrats in the middle west are especially anxious to persuade him to change his mind. It can not be doubted that he would be tower of strength to the Demo crats. The labor vote would flock to him, for he is little less short of an idealin organized labor circles. And it is not to be ignored that the labor vote will play a tremendous  part in the elections next November.
 Towne of New York is confessed aspirant for the place, and he has the advantage ofbeing a New York,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

ant one. Surely the great state of Arkansas can do better than that, with it's vast resources and hundreds of thousands of young and strong men, who should be and are willing to lift such burden from the rounded shoulders that are bearing them.
 The idea is gaining ground the world over that men and women, old and worn, who have during all their years of strength served their coun- try as best they might should be provided for by the young and strong during their declining years
 that it should be the duty of the government to provide for them, thus not only removing the burdens they carried in better years. but providing for them when they most need it.
 Surely the Arkansas legislature could do no better act than to pro vide that any man having passed the age of 50 years be relieved ot paying a poll tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
WHEN WILL IT ENDr

The members of the penitentiary board of Little Rock are doing their very best to keep up the reputation of too many of the states officials as men whose chef delight it is to call names and indulge in all sorts of billingsgate that can but bring dis credit upon the state and contempt upon its officers. The only surprise is that two of these belligerents should become white with passion" and advance upon each other at the mere accusation of being "falsi- fer" Compared with the epithets that have passed about during the last few years that is such a mild charge that it would hardly be ex- pected to create even ripple of interest.
 Let it be devoutedly hoped that when George w. Donaghey becomes governor he will keep his official family in better order. If not the people would probably approve put ting the whole bunch in a pen and letting them fight it out to finish.
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who are unbelievers in agricultural progress.
 One great element of hope for aoriculture is the fact that many young city men are turning co the country.
 A good time to have heart-to- heart talk with the hired man is when you catch him lighting his pipe in the barn.
 If we only knew what is in the minds of our boys and girls l think we would make fewer mistakes with them. Maybe we didn't try hard to understand them.
 None of us like to be lending our tools all the time, but when deserv- ing neighbor wants to borrow we ought to give up cheerfully and not act as though we were handing him ''lemon."
 Prof. Burbank may be able to grow an apple that will be sweet on one side and sour on the other. Dual purpose breeders should take hint and breed COW that is beef on one side and milk on the other. Of course she would be a little out of proportion, but not much more than some of the so-called all-purpose cows we see at the present time.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
TAkAHAskl INTERVIEWED.
VIII Urge the Japanese immigrants
 to Go to the Middle West.

St. Paul, June 25.--The Pioneer. Press has printed an interview with Baron Kagura Takahashi, who has been Investigating the Japanese situa. ton in the United States and Canada for the mikado's government. The in. teryiew was obtained Tuesday at Crookston, Minn.
 In the interview the baron says: Tt is the desire of the Japanese gov ernment to thoroughly understand the position of Americans in the Japanese question. The government will realize that certain of its citizens have been the cause of disturbances on this side of the Pacific which at once have shak- en the evenness of localities and dis turbed our government, too. It Is not my intention to reveal the information I have gathered or the conclusions I have drawn, but my report will state to the Japanese government that the collection of Japanese immigrants in the cities of the Pacific coast is detri- mental to friendly relations between these two countries and is actually. in some cases. an intrusion--as far as concerns the Americans who labor on the liberties and rights of the peo- pie who already inhabit this country. Therefore my report will advise that immigrants reaching the coasts of America be compelled to have in re serve sufficient money to take them across the Ricky Mountains and into the agricultural regions of the Middle West"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
W. C. I. U. COLUMN.

Catherine B. Johnson, Press supt.)
 The w. c. T. U. held it's fort nightly meeting June g at the home of Mrs. Knight at the usual hour. After the devotional exercises led by our president, which consisted of bible reading, prayer and song, Come Thou Fount of Every Bless ing," Mrs. Knight, our secretary, read the minutes of the two previous meetings and they were approved.
 As no program had been prepared for the meeting, which was Medal Contest work. Mrs. Kelly spoke on this subject, urging that several medal contests be held each year and appointed Mrs. Brand superiptend- ent of this department, who was present and accepted the work. It was also decided to have picnic participated in by the w. c. T. U. and L. T. l.. members. A commit tee was appointed to arrange pro- gram which will be published later.
 The meeting, which was full of enthusiasm and we trust has given us renewed energy for coming days. was closed with singing the temper ance doxology and the Aarionic benediction.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Sues Government Official.

McAlester, Ok, June 2G.--Attacking procedures in winding up Choctaw- Chickasaw Indian affairs, questioning validity of various treaties and charg-
 ing bribery of two members of the citizenship court, J. F. Fleming ct al, Wednesday filed sweeping suit in equity in the United States court against Secretary Garfield, Assistant Ryan, governors of the tribes, ct al. A temporary injunction against mak- ing further allotments, delivery of pat snts and disbursement of funds was denied by Judge Campbell.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
OUT OF THE GINGER JAR.
Harm Journal.

When in doubt. set another hen.
 Shorten the row by grinding the hoe.
 Men who pay as they go, usually do not go very often.
 He who fears the storms spends many idle days in port.
 Hot? Yes, but it's good weather for corn. So cheer up.
 The earthworm considers the blow narrowing calamity.
 It is well to plan the work, but be sure you can work the plan.
 Take time to grind your jackknife; many farmers carry awfully dull knives in their pockets.
 Many workers are not satisfied on the road to success. They grumble because it is not pike.
 Why is the careless boy like hen! Because he can seldom find anything where he laid it yesterday.
 Make the boy working partner. That is, give him some interest, however small, in the rewards of intelligent husbandry.
 Pay as you go, More than one ship has been sunk by the nibbling of rat. Let no store-bill rats nib- ble at the bottom of your home craft.
 A man will wait on bank four hours for fish that doesn't intend to bite; but he won't wait five min. utes for his wife to get ready fol church.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Recognized His Wife.

Topeka, Kan. June 26.-George Blair Harrison. the son of ex-Mayor Harrison, whose disappearance from here about January was shrouded in mystery till he was found running a chicken ranch near San Diego, Cal, returned home Wednesday night He apparently recognized his wife. but shows no evidence of ever having be- fore met those who were formerly his best friends. Harrison's lapse of mem ory is attributable to a blow on the head at Garden City, Kan. by gam bier on whom he was waging news paper war. He intends to return to California and take his family. Hh
 recollection dates back 10 January 10.
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CT. Every time a candidate from New York appears, he is hailed with delight by either party, for that state is. one of the great battle grounds of the campaign. and, as New York goes, the country is very apt to go. Sherman is from New York, and he defeated Cummins of Iowa for the place, although g strong effort was made by the White House to have the honor go to Cum mins. Towne said four years ago he would accept the vice presidency, and before that he was anxious to run on the ticket with Bryan. There is no doubt that he would be glad to have the nomination.
 Although there has been some talk of putting up Governor John son of Minnesota, he has made up his mind not to accept. He pre- faced his whirlwind campaign for the presidential nomination by say ing it was first place or nothing" for him, and there is every reason to believe that he will stick to that. One great reason for this belief is that he has already been offered the cream of the lecture engagements of the country for the mex. four years. If he wants the advertise ment and the money that comes from such work, he can have 1t for the asking, and then be ready to go out for the presidential honor four years from now.
 Henry Watterson of Kentucky, one of the most picturesque men personally in the country, and one of the greatest newspaper writers in the world, has also been mentioned. He has continually said that he cared nothing for the plums of politics, but he IS so ready at changing his attitude on a thing that he may yet be put in the field as candidate.
 Governor Douglas of Massachu- setts is another strong possibility. As vote getter in Massachusetts, he is a winner, and there are Demo crats who believe he could make this attribute work throughout New England and New York. What they are always seeking is man who can affect the vote in the state and city of New York.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
EXPLOSION KILLS A FAMILY.
A Mother and Five Daughters Asphyx'
 iated in Their Home in Chicago.

Chicago, June 26.--Five persons are known to be dead and more than a score were injured, several of them SO verely, as the result of an explosion followed by fire in a five-story build ing, the upper floors of which were used as boarding house, at ITS Hu- ron street, Thursday. The explosion occurred in the plant of the Pabst Chemical company on the second floor.
 The dead are all members of the same family and include the mother and four children. They were found by firemen in the rear of the third floor Other occupants of the board ing house found their exits by the stairways cut of by flames and de seconded the fire escapes. Several were overcome by the smoke and heat and were rescued by police and firemen, while others jumped from the win dows.
 The dead are Mrs. Harry Nolan, janitress of the building. and her four daughters, Mary, Jennie, Emma and Helen. They apparently had been hemmed in by the flames and suffo- cated before help reached them.
 The explosion wrecked the front of the building and the fire spread rapid ly owing to the infiammabe nature of the chemicals stored in the basement The employees of the company escaped, though several were injured by flying glass and debris. They were nearly all girls. The building is almost to- tai wreck.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Mr. Sherman Ia aetter

Cleveland. O., June Congress man James S sherman of Utica, N. r., Republican vice presidential candidate who was taken i'll here last Sunday with passage of gallstones while on his way home from the Chicago con vention. rested most comfortably Wednesday. Drs. Edward P. Carter and Dudley P. Allen and c. w. Stone were much pleased with the progress he made Wednesday and are of the opinion that the necessity for an im- mediate operation has been passed. However, they advised Mir. Sherman to have the trouble removed as soon as he shall gain his normal health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
THE DEATH OF CLEVELAND

When Grover Cleveland breathed his last the end came to one of the Nations strongest men, man whose will caused him to offend large element of the party that had twice given him place it has never been able to give to any other man since the war.
 Grover Cleveland, from environ ment and training belonged to the Eastern conservative element of the Democratic party, and it was largely because of his inability to see beyond his surroundings, to realize that the prosperity of the Nation was not that of New York and Wall Street, that finally alienated his party from him to degree that it chose a young Western radical as its stand ard bearer in 1896. Bryan and Cleveland were at the opposite ends of almost every public question and policy. They represented in their party two extremes, just as Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Cannon repre- sent opposing clements in the Re publican party. It may be taken as practically assured that the ideas of Cannon were more pleasing to Cleveland than were those of Bryan, just as Bryan believed more in Roosevelt than in Cleveland or Parker.
 But right or wrong, as time and history will decide, Grover Cleve- land was man of strong beliefs and plenty of courage to follow them, and he will always be remembered as a man whose official life was con- sistent and true to his ideals and whose record ss a husband. father and private citizen is above reproach. The people of the whole country sincerely mourn his death and ex- tend heartfelt sympathy to the be- reaved wife and children.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
CLUB WOMEN iN ACCIDENT.
Three Injured While Sightseeing at
 Newport.

Newport, R. l., June 2S-Two thou sand club women who came here from Boston Friday for an outing went back greatly saddened as a result of an ac- cident which caused serious injuries to three of their number. Many of the visitors who were delegates to the biennial session of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Bos' ton had been enjoying carriage drives about the city and 1t was the occu pants of tallyho coach bound for Easton's Beach who met disaster When the coach had reached the mid dle of steep hill in Bath Road one of it's forward axles suddenly broke and almost instantly the vehicle col lapsed Nearly all of the women were caught beneath the coach, which turned completely over. Private auto mobiles carried the injured to the Newport hospital Most of those taken to the hospital were able to leave the institution after they had been treated for bruises and other minor injuries and Friday night only three remained; These are:
 Mrs Henry Wynn, Maiden, Mass suffering from fracture of the skull Mrs. Burnett F. Davenport East Wat ertown, Mass. collar bone and thre' ribs fractured. Mrs. Sundean, Lincoln Neb., ankle dislocated and sufferlns also from bruises and cuts about the head
 The condition of Mrs. Wynn is re sarded as very critical It was thought that although badly injured Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. sundean wQpla recover,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
(Atchison Globe. )

(Atchison Siobe.)
 The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in.
 A foolish girl can make lover a husband, but it takes bright wom- an to keep her husband lover.
 When man gets day off from work the neighbors think he should spend it around home giving his wife one.
 The girl who has several good looking brothers always has lots of friends among the other girls, who call at her house to see her.
 Up to the time she is Is the smart est girl is apt to think that if hus- band has bad habits, it is because his wife never made him an angel cake and met him at the door with a kiss.
 Some man-hating woman recently won prize for giving the following definition of man: "Man-A crea- ture made in the likeness of his crea- tor, with less fortitude than a wom- an and less fidelity than a dog"
 If we were a woman we would rather do the kitchen work alone than have the assistance of a hus- band who looks every time he wipes a dish as if a halo ought to evolve out of the atmosphere and settle on his noble brow.
 A woman who IS what is known as good manager" is usually scold. The combination of energy, ability and good nature is a rare one. The man who is the most able to furnish a house and keep it up is often the man when he gets home.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Murder Trial at Marion. Kan.

Marion, Kan. June 26.-The first witness in the trial of William T. Carr for the murder of Express Messenger Bailey on Santa Fe train the latter part of March, was J. D Dehoney, a former Wells Fargo express messen- ger, who testified that some months prior to the crime, Carr had proposed to him that they rob an express cal both being familiar with the cars and runs
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Vermont Democrats

Burlington, t. June 2S.-The Demo. cratic state convention adjourned Fri day night after an animated session devoted to the election of delegates to the national convention at Denver, the nomination of candidates for state officers and the adoption of platform. A resolution sIstructing the delegates to vote for William J. Bryan for uoml- nation for president vas tabled by a vote Of lss to s7 after lively debate,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

One of the tangible benefits Mena receives from her pretty park is that many visitors who come to the city find it delightful resting place and remain longer than they would were they compelled to stay at the hotels or walk around the streets. And the longer they stay the better they like Mena, to say nothing of the money they actually leave in the ,.ifv
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Triple Minnesota promnlnu.

Mankato, Minn.. June 2S.- Miss Eva Ehler, aged l6, her guest, Miss Maud Worlds, aged l9. of St. Peter and Max Sues. aged 20 were drowned in the Hood waters caused by the overflow of the river here. The girls had gone in bathing in Cornelia street which was oyerhowed. Miss Ehler sank and Miss Worlds went to her rescue. She too went down and Max Sues then dtyed for them. He did not come up,
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AN UNJUST BURDEN

Arkansas demands of every man from the age of 2l to his death. and even after, that he pay a poll tax of $2 per year. When this tax is as- sessed and collected from aged men. many unable to labor. without prop erty and practically tottering into their graves, the sight is not 2 pleas
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

It is natural that the lumber men of Louisiana should claim unfair dis crimination" and threaten to take the matter before the Interstate Commerce Commission. But we may view such threats with un- ruffled composure. There has been for two years an unjust discrimi- nation,' but against Arkansas, not Louisiana.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
rop corTNTy AssEsso R,

FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR. he Star is authorized to announce FRED THORNTON as an Independent candi- e for the office Of County Assessor or polk lnty, subject to the action Of the voters at :, September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER. he Star Is authorized to announce "A M ES i PERSON as a candidate for Road Com sxIoner of Mena Special District, subject the action of the voters at the general ction In September.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

This is the time of year when it is appropriate to call especial attention to the fact that Mena's climate is such that heat prostrations are un- known, and when there is little or no suffering from excessively high temperature. Tell your friends else where about it when you write.
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lar ideas

The advantage in freight rates which the lumber interests of Louisi- ana have had over those of this state for the past two years. will shortly
 be thing of the past. The rail- roads have announced an increase of from one to two cents per hun dred which brings the lumber rates n the twa states to about parity,
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And now Mexico is in the throes of a revolution. We had thought she had taken her place permanently in the family of the nations. but we were wrong. It must be in the air, in Central America to 'revoluts.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02
Worth Remembering.

The greatest philosophy in the world is that which returns love for hatred, kindness for unkindness, a smile for a frown, favor for a kick, a kiss for a blow"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Hockenschmidt, the Russian Hon." who was king of all he sur veyed in the wrestling world until he met Gotch, the American cham pion. few months ago, is reported dead in England from an operation on an injured knee. Thus are the world giants brought back to earth even as are the pigmies.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

The Cherokee Republican of Sali- saw. Ok, is out this week with an announcement of new editor. Gus H. Finch. Editor Finch outlines the policy of his paper in clear terms and expresses the hope that the Re- publican has changed hands for the last time. May you have "Cinch, l" Brother Finch.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Warning: The especial attention of people in the low lands to the north and the south of Mena is di- rected to the fact that it was about this time last year that an estimable lady who came here for the summer decided to return to her Florida home because the nights were too cool in this mountain country.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

According to New York dispatches the Sultan of Turkey has conferred the Order of Chefakat on Mrs. Roosevelt and her only unmarried daughter, Miss Ethel. We do not know whether this is a political move or not but extend congratulations to the ladies, anyhow.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Peary wants $l0,O00 for his pro posed Arctic dash. There are plenty of people who would give that much to get away from the torrid heat in their localities. And yet they can come to Mena for much less and find raal copnfort
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Fruit and farm lands in Polk coun- ty can be had at low prices now. The way to be sorry is 70 hold on to your pocketbooks now and then fig ure how much you have lost when in few years these lands have doubled in vaI,IQ
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The Louisiana General Assembly
 nas passed law prohibiting the sale of liquor on trains of that state. Another rap at the poor railroads.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Robert l.. Taylor says that a scarcity of votes will cause Taft's defeat" Something of that kind will surely occur to Taft or his op- ponent, but it's little early to make definite prophecies.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Ifevery family in Polk county is not
 amply supplied with fruit to carry lit through the coming winter, it will mot be because Nature did not do her part.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-02

Sermons reproduced by phono- graphs are to be used in some Chicago churches this summer. This is an excellent idea. The con gregation can still sleep. secure in the knowledge that the eye of their pastor is not on them.