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offered him cigarette a. We
strolled up and down over the tes-
selated pavement Of the atrium, and
endeavored to obtain from him some
facts regarding himself. but to all my
artful inquiries he carefully remained
dumb. I had assumed the character
of q garrulous tourist and gabbled on
about myself: of course. telling him
q fictitious story.
It was near the dinner hour. and at
my invitation we dined at the Hotel
de Paris opposite. My mysterious
friend was. found, an educated man
who had seen good deal Of the world,
but at dinner still another fact struck
me as curious. He always wore
gloves. and to-day they were light
gray suede ones. Even now, while
eating. he retained one glove-the left
hand one.
II suffer from acute rheumatism, !"
he explained, noticing my surprise
that he did not remove the glove. II
met with a severe accident while
cycling three years ago. and my hand
has never been the same since. The
doctor orders me to wear a glove al
ways, for the least cold Affects It,"
Fortunate that 1t was your left
hand" I answered, while at that in
slant our eyes met. and fancied de-
tected in his a curious look Of .sus-
picion. Does it pain you now?" !
asked. ~
"Yes. 1t gives me some bad twinges
now and then. This afternoon while
playing, was In great pain"
This answer was exactly what
wished him to give. ..,I d
Il happen to be medical man, al
though don't practice" l said. After
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passed." cried the croupier. almost
next instant.
watched his face. Although he
had won, no smile of satisfaction
played about his thin lips. His was q
gray, ashen countenance from which
all hope and all desire seemed to have
fed.
His winnings, five thousand francs.
were pushed towards him, but he
twisted the notes together and thrust
them into the outside pocket of his
jacket with as little care as though
they were circulars. His manner had
changed from the previous day. He
was now pale to the lips. whereas he
had been rudy and healthy looking,
and his pallor was heightened by his
white silk cravat secured by gold
ring. Again and again he played with
unvarying success, until with sudden
resolve he transferred all his winnings
to an inner pocket, and then tossed
a single five-franc piece upon the GEN.
ter dozen. @
The ball fell upon number eight. He
lost. Then. with some muttered words
Of discomfort, he turned away. It
seemed as though. having won thou
sands Of francs, he begrudged the
loss OF single silver coin.
I did not follow him, for the mys.
terry irritated me, and I had already
several other important matters on
hand.
Nearly week passed before saw
him again. He was playing at the
table where we had first met, and his
personal appearance had considerably
improved. This time / resolved to
speak to him; therefore went to my
room, slipped on smart tweed coat
and vest, which kept in readiness for
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emergencies, and lounged back to the
table, taking up my stand behind him.
When he played also put down my
modest five-franc pieces until he dis
cerned that / was following his play,
and glanced back at me inQuiringly
: ''M'sieur has good fortune" I OBJ
served, quickly.
YES" he answered, with laugh.
But my luck has changed. See, I've
just lost" and he nodded towards a
five-franc piece beneath the croupier's
rake. Together we turned away. ~
"M'sieur Is to be congratulated" /
said. 1T Is remarked In the rooms
that he never loses"
Il lose sometimes" he answered,
with dry. harsh laugh. I've Just lost"
"But 1t is only i've francs, whereas
while. have been standing with
m'sieur he has won twenty-eight thou
sand francs" ! observed.
You count it--eh?" he snapped.
well, don't. A loss Is loss. It
might have been q maximum instead
of q minimum" V
But you have won. and you should
be content"
" am" he answered. i've just lost
ave francs on twenty-nine, number
which wins always II stake upon It;
therefore I play no more"
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dinner I'll have a glance At 1t, If you
like" sr
"Oh. you're very kind" he replied
with a smile. Certainly. You'll be
doing me q great. service II you can
recommend any treatment that will
allay the pain. feel 1t right up my
arm to the shoulder"
We'll, ri see what its appearance
is" said, and we continued eating
our filet vantadour.
AS the meal progressed, I became
more impressed by the fact that It
was merely my friends eccentricity
that had attracted me. While he
seemed to entertain some absurd
prejudices, he also appeared to be ut
terly careless Of the future, for when
/ asked him where he was going he
looked at me blankly across the table
snd answered that he hadn't the least
Idea.
Il drift about. he added. II have
diifted about Europe all my life"
Il haven't travelled very much"
said. Il came along here from Biar-
ritz. Do you know itr' >, So
mo-" he answered. I've never been
south Of Bordeaux"
These words were an admission that
the entry in the register Of the Hotel
des AAglais 1t Nice vas false ! had
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some deep purpose in this complete
disguise felt confident, but what 1t
was could not imagine.
When he got out at Nice he had
taken on his overcoat, and, carrying
1t over his arm, walked erect In nat
ural attitude. followed him down the
Avenue de la Care, across the Place
Massena, and on to the Promenade.
where he disappeared into the Hotel
des Anglais. He had given an incor-
rect address, and 1t was strange that
first-class. hotel should care to take
In man who wore such shabby trus.
.ers. After. 20 minutes or, so. l.. In
CURED at the bureau of the hotel. and
discovered that the stranger who had
thus aroused my curiosity was known
as Mons. Tessier. and that in the reg
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THE MAN WITH
THE CLAWS.

cSSIEURS, faites vos
jeux!"
Above the jingle of
coin, the rustic of
notes, the click of the
tiny ivory ball, and the
hum Of many voices.
that monotonous stri-
dent cry which has en-.
ticed so many to ruin
and SO few to fortune,
rings ever in the ears
OF those who fall be-
meath the fascination
Of that most exacting
of mistresses. Dame
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25

Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph c Can. non of Illinois, 61 votes, for Robert LaFollette of Wisconsin, 25 votes. for Charles E. Hughes of New York G7 votes; for Philander c. Knox of Penn. sylvania, 6S votes, and for William H Taft Of Ohio, Te2 votes"
 A great shout west ny as Lodee concluded his announcemei q and with one accord the cohorts of Cannon and Knox and Hughes and the other heroes, joined in a common tribute for the candidate of the party.
 Gen. Stewart L. Woodford for Gov Hughes, leaping upon a chair. moved to make the nomination of Taft unani. nous, Sesator Penrose, for Knox and Boutell for Cannon and Henry of Georgia for Foraker, and Wisconsin for LaFollette, seconded the move. ment for unanimous vote to the can didate. The vote was given with a ringing cheer, and then with shouts of exultation over the new candidate. the convention adjourned until ten o'clock Friday morning. when the nomination of vice-president will be made.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
THE ALLIES UNITED.

Chicago. June s0--No candidate had been agreed upon by the administra- ton when the Republican national con vention met Friday morning to nomf nate candidate for vice president. The allies" on the other hand, pre- sented a united front for James S sherman. the New York congressman. Joseph D. Cannon, speaker of the house, had agreed to second his nom nation. The conferences in the room of Frank H. Hitchcock lasted all night The long distance telephone confer ences with Secretary Taft continued so long as the leaders here kept to- gether.
 The last suggestion which came from Washington was that Senator Beveridge of Indiana should be nom mated if it were possible. The ma iority of those in the conference with Hitchock replied that in their opinion this nomination could not be accom- plished. With the allies united and the Taft supporters divided, 1t was ap- parent that sherman would De nohl- mated unless adjournment could De secured or another candidate agreed upon while the delegates were assem- bled.
 The administration forces could hardly have been in worse shape to enter a contest. They had in vain tried to unite on Deliver. Cummins' Kellogg and Beveridge. Many delega- lions couldn't be made to see that a Western candidate for vice president was desirable so long as Taft was the candidate.
 The East. on the other hand, was united for sherman. Although Mas sachusetts was committed to Gov. Child. Senator Lodge had worked nara ar night for sherman President Roosevelt finally yielded the nomina tion of sherman. but not until ne found that his supporters could not agree among themselves. Taft nad heen much more insistent than hoose- Welt in having progressive western Renublican fill second place on the ticket. Taft never yielded this con tention.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
READY FOR THE NEXT FLOOD.
Irishman Determined to Invest His
 Money In Ducks.

A Missouri man tells of an Irish man named Coughlin, who lived in a shanty standing in a field near the main highway from Kansas City. The foundation of the place was raised on posts to make 1t level with the road, through which ran big water main. As the living floor of the place was raised on posts to make it level with the highway, it left large cellar un- derneath, where Coughlin kept a dozen hens.
 One day the water main burst. flooding the cellar and drowning the hens. Whereupon Coughlin took steps to enter claim for damages against the city. After much delay influential friends succeeded in securing the sum of $25 in settlement of Coaghlin's claim.
 I've got me money!" shouted the lrishman to neighbor sitting on the steps of the next shanty.
 Its glad I am to hear that" was the reply. And how much was 1t. Coughlin?"
 "Twinty-foive dollars"
 And phwat are you ye goin' to do with the twinty-foive. CoughlIn?"
 I'm goin' to buy twinty-foiys dol lars worth O ducks" said Coughlin.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
RULERS WHO CARRY FIREARMS.
European Crowned Heads No Easy
 Marks for Assassins.

During the visit to Biarritz of King Edward a local reporter discovered to a certainty that the monarch carried revolver. says the New York Times. A very preety gold and ivory affair, but six-shooter just the same. This caused further inquiry, resulting in the discovery that most living mon archs carry revolvers. InSss6. Sd ward carried one before h becams king. It is recalled that a4 enc tine when his horse fell. receiving . mortal wound the then prince of VAsss drew a revolver and put the animal out Of his agony.
 On the body of the late King Carlos of Portugal loaded revolver was found, but the crown prince, after being shot. had strength enough to draw his pistol and wound one of the assassins
 The German emperor's revolver IS daily inspected by his gun charger and freshly loaded. His majesty also has a revolver lying on a small table nearest his bed.
 In the bedroom of the murdered King Alexander of Servia small ar senal was found when the conspirators entered through the door shattered by dynamite. If Alexander had not lost his head he might have put up good fight.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
DOGS WORTHY OF ALL HONOR
Recorded Instances of Sublime Deve-
 ton to Their Masters.

Many deed has been done by dogs which would, if done by men, have been honored by the Order of tho Vic. toria Cross, says The Dawn. In devo- tion the dog is superior to all other animals, not even excepting man. How could one get relief from the endless dissimulation, falsity and malice of mankind" exclaimed Sehop- enhauer in one of his inspired mo ments. If there were no dogs into whose honest faces he could look without distrust?"
 A dog will follow a handful of rags wrapped around homeless beggar, day after day. through heat and cold and storm and starvation. just as faithfully as he will follow the purple of king.
 The dog who stood over the lifeless body of his master. grieving for recog-
 ition and starting at every flutter of his garments til he himself died of starvation. had in his faithful breast nobler heart than that which beats in the bosom of most meu. And the devotion of Greyfriars Hobby, who every night for 12 years, in all kinds of weather slept on his masters grave, was well worthy the marble tribute which today stands In Edinburgh to his memory.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
TAFT GETS THE NEWS'
HOW THE SECRETARY OF WAR RECEIVED ANNOUNCEMENT
 OF HIS NOMINATION.
TRANSACTED USUAL OFFICIAL BUSINESS
several Important Departmental Cues. tons Disposed of While Awaltlno the Result of the Bsllot-Secretary Root the First Cabinet Officer to Congratulate Him.

Washington, June 20.-'Words do not md themselves at time like this. do not deny that I am very happy.s
 Ihis was the response Of Secretary William H. Taft to request for an ex. pression Of his views on his nomina. ton for the presidency. The sen. tences did not come easily. Though. out the afternoon preceding the an- nouncement his nomination the secre- tary had been laboring under sup pressed nervous tension. The atmos- phere of his office was electric with excitement. Notwithstanding the great personal interest which he had in the proceedings at Chicago, 1000 miles away, Secretary Taft did not permit politics to interfere for moment with his transaction of official business as secretary of war. In the intermis- sions of the receipt of bulletins from the convention, the secretary disposed of several important departmental questions and when his nomination for the presidency was announced his desk practically was cleared of import ant official business.
 When the news had been conveyed to Secretary Taft that he had been nominated Mrs. Taft rose from her seat at the secretary's desk and turned to her husband who was stand ing at her right It was an eloquent handclasp they gave each other. Mrs Taft was bubbling over with happi- ness. All evidence of the nervous strain which had been in her face dur ing the afternoon had disappeared. The secretary himself laughed with the joy of boy. Around both the secretary and Mrs. Taft their friends crowded to offer their congratulation. It was happy scene-the realization of months of labor and tribulation.
 Secretary Root was the first cabinet officer to extend to Secretary Taft and Mrs. Taft his congratulations on the nomination He remarked facetiously to Secretary Taft while the latter was shaking hands with some of his news paper friends, that he probably would find it difficult to shake" these men either during his campaign or after his election. Secretary Taft respond ed that he had no idea of shaking them at any time.
 Among those whom the secretary greeted after his nomination were all of the employees of the insular bureau of the war department whom Secre- tary Taft was acquaintd with person ally.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Dime Novels in Spain.

Benjamin H. Ridgeley, Americah consul general in Barcelona, reports hat French translations Of the oic uvle American dime novels have been selling we'll at the newspaper hosks in that Catalan city. The books sell from to six cents American a copy. says the New York Sun
 The consul-general was asked recent Iy by American publishers about the chances by Spanish editions Of every thing in the dime novel series. His in yestigations brought him to the con clusion that there wouldn't pc much outlook for profit. because the French editions have taken the edge on the nopular demand With the exception ns parcelona and Madrid the reading public is not large z,
 The best profits from this class or literature are earned in South and Cen .ral America.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
A TINY BRITISH CANNON BALL.
New Hampshire Man Has Memento
 He Prizes Highly.

Frank M. Everett of Penacook, N. H., has cannon ball which was fired from one of the British war vessels in the Mystic river at the American redoubt on Bunker Cor more probably Breed,s) hRl at the outbreak of the revolutionary war. It is in good con. dtion, and Is highly prlzed by the Everett family. who regard 1t as sort of heirloom.
 The authenticity of the cannon ball Is vouched for by the carefully kept record which MT. Everett has. Ac. cording to this document the missile was discovered by Col James s. Savage while excavations were in progress for the foundation of the Bunker hill monument. MT. Eyeretts great-grandfather who achieved a notable record in the battles of colonial days. secured the cannon ball after It's finding by Col. Savage, and 1t has been in the Everett family ever since, coming into the possession of the present owner on the death of his father, several years ago.
 It tips the scales at little ovcr four pounds.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
SERVICES NO LONGER NEEDED
Patient of Young Physician Had
 Found Relief.

"Ah, nurse," said the fiippant young doctor, to the old grim-appearine nurse, at the patients door, has the patients fever dropped since l was here yesterday?"
 Yes; decidedly"
 "H'm! that's encouraging! How's the pain?"
 "She hasn't any"
 "Come, that's great! And the cough ?"
 "She doesn't cough at all now"
 Well. you and l are to be con graduated, nurse My medicine has taken effect. then?"
 No doubt, sir
 Well" concluded the young doctor, lnwardly calling down malediction on the heads of all grim old nurses such as she, there's hardly any need e my calling here again, then?'
 "None whatever. The patient dead!"-Illustrated Sunday Magazine
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
NOMINATED VICE PRESIDENT

CnlcaSO, June 2O.--JameS D, Sher- man of New York was nominated for the vice presidency on the first ballot taken Friday morning. No other can didate was seriously presented to the convention because it was apparent by the time the balloting began that the opposition to Sherman could not be united
 Just as Ohio gave Taft the vote which brought his total to 491, the number required to nominate, so New York, the home of Sherman, gave him the necessary majority when it cast it's IS votes for him. The only names presented besides that of Sherman were those of ex-Gov. Murphy of New Jersey and Gov. Guild of Massachu- setts, whose. state conventions had in- structed for them. Following the nom ination of Sherman the convention ad- journed sine die.
 The nomination of a vice president was the only business before the dele gates, and as soon as the convention met the roll of states was begun for nominating speeches.
 Timothy Woodruff of New York presented the name of James D. Sher- man. Speaker Cannon of Illinois sec onded the nomination.
 The name of Curtis s. Guild of Mas sachusetts was presented by Senator Lodge. and seconded by Chase H. Os- born of Michigan.
 New Jersey sent to the platform Thomas N. McCarter to place in nom ination ex-Gov Franklin Murphy of that state.
 Harry Skinner, delegate from North Carolina, seconded the nomina ton of Sherman.
 A ballot was had and the result was announced by Chairman Lodge to be: sherman, SIG; Guild. 75; Sheldon, 10; Fairbanks, l. Absent, 1.
 The big picture of Sherman was up- raised as soon as the result was an nounced, and for five minutes the con vention was in an uproar.
 Shall the nomination be made unanimous?" said Chairman Lodge, and he recognized Senator Crane of Massachusetts, who made motion in accordance with the chairnan's ques- tion, in behalf of Gov Guild New Jersey and Nebraska quickly trailed on, and when teh motion was put it was carried with a shout of approval.
 The usual motions of acknowledge ment 10 the officers of the convention, and to the city in which it was held, were passed.
 Judson w. Lyon of Georgia was rec ognized to make the motion to ad- journ without delay. It was put into effect at 11:17 o'clock. The band played @The Star Spangled Banner" the delegates rapidly left the hall, and the convention of 1908 had made It's way into history.
 Mir. Sherman, the Republican nom inee for vice president, was born in Utica. N. Y. He Is B years old and has spent his life in the west-state town. which Is still his home. He is graduate of Hamilton college and began life as lawyer in rather hum ble circumstances. He was first sent to congress in 1887, was reelected in 1889, but was defeated in 1891. In 1893. however, he was returned and has occupied his seat uninterruptedly since.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Now for Pure Air.

yentilate. ventilate. ventilate--in doors and out--outdoors by living in the open as much as possible.
 During these warm sunny days the people generally should freely ven tilate their living and working quar- ters. Owners or caretakers of halls. churches. schools or other places of public assemblages are especially ad- vised to do so, Those who may have been timid about draughts and cold during the winter months should cer. tainly avail themselves of this favor able opportunity to purify their prem ises and thus safeguard health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
The Shrinking Sun.

One hundred years ago the diameter of the sun was four miles greater ,han it is now. One thousand years ago the suns diameter was 70 miles greater than 1t is at present. Ten thonsand years ago it's diameter was 400 miles greater than 1t is today. The present diameter of the sun is $500 miles, and if this diameter were to shrink tomorrow to the ex. tent of 10000 miles the change would not be appreciable to common ob- servation, though much smaller change would not elude the delicate astronomical measurement. New York American.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
Has Two Signatures.

There Is one New York business man who Is reasonably proof against the forger, as he has two signatures. aud the forger must first get hold of oae of his bank checks to get any ac- ton. Seeing the signature on letter or hotel register would do the forger no good. The bank would not recog- nizc it.
 T don't particularly fear the forger, the business man admitted. But my two signatures make me feel safer, just the same. am surprised that everybody doesn't hit on the same plan. It's very easy after you get the knack of signing your name two sep arate and distinct ways"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
WOMEN IN UNIVERSITY HALLS.
Now Take Positions by Right Instead
 of by Favor.

The ladies have done we'll at Gias gow, at the last graduation ceremony, 90 women and 59 men being admitted to the degree of M A. Twenty years ago women in the classroom were a rara avis. and we have some recollec- tion of their first appearance at Edin burgh late in the eighties. There were eight young ladies in Prof. Taits class of natural philosophy. He was es plaining the octahedron, parenthetc ally remarking that it had eight plain faces One of the sporting contingent in the back row interjected the re mark. Front bench" the ungsllan' reference being 10 the eight stalwari young ladies-the pioneers of th' woman graduate-who occupied seats in the front row
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
No Place for poos.

h it impossible in Japan to keep a good dog? I have twice had my dogs disappear fin a seemingly miraculous way
 As I am we'll aware that there Is a great demand for dog skins. especially those of young dogs. we have been careful in having our dog watched; nevertheless. he disappeared the other morning.
 Almost every foreigner has lost a dog or dogs. and even a sea captain who was three days on shore had his dog poisoned the first day he put his feet on land.--Japan Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-06-25
A MInnesota Fugitive Caught.

Los Angeles, Mar 27.--Roland w. Patterson, formerly a bookkeeper em' ployed by the Chivalier X Matthews Lumber company of Spconer Minn. was arrested here Wednesday night on charge of having committed for. geries which netted him $l0,000, Sher. if Bailey of Bemidji Minn., who has been searching for Patterson three months, left Thursday for the east with his prisoner, who agreed to Eu without requisition papers