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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
FOR CONSTABLE.

B. A. (Alley) Duncan makes an nouncement in The Star today as a candidate for the office of constable of Center township, subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic primary.
 Alley Duncan's long residence in the county and the fact that he has made the race for sheriff a couple of times has given him a large ac- quaintance and he is highly respect ed by all who know him. He would make the people an honest, faithful officer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER.

In the announcement column to- day appears the name of J. l.. Gift as candidate for reelection to the office of road commissioner of Mena Special District, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic party.
 Mir. Gift is man of good stand ing as shown by the fact that he has been honored by the election to this important office which he now holds under his first term and asks for re- election like all officials, standing on the records of his past service.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
". M. Williams Withdraws.
To My Friends and the Voters
 pollx Cnnptx, ;,, fso,,,,.,l.

To My Friends and the Voters of
 Polk County in General:
 After mature deliberation have decided that on account ofmy health and financial conditions I cannot afford to make the race for asst ssor Of Polk county. l make this announce ment in order that my friends in the county may feel themselves free to decide each for himself whom he will support for the office. In SO doing l desire to thank all of my friends who have heretofore prom
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
LOOK OUT BELOW P

When the report came one day last week that a man had fallen from the waterworks standpipe and was seriously hurt, the query on every ones lips was: "Who was it?"
 And the answer that some heard was: "Oh, he's some hobo painter travel.ng through the town"
 Perhaps that is true. He may be only d hobo, as stated. But did you read in the account of the ac- cident that the first intimation of trouble came from the lips of the victim in the shout: Look out be- low '
 When he felt the rope give way and knew he must have a terrible fall, his first thought was to warn those below"
 Then as he lay with his broken bones and terrible bruises and opl aiilo ilC loiu O4 AAOW d year dSO last January he had, while at work, fallen from a much greater height, and how he had but just gotten out of I hospital after near a years s confinement as a result,
 And the city physician. when asked later how the man was getting along said, Just as fine as can be-" It was suggested that it had been stated that he was suffering terribly from his hurts. and the reply was: Yes, that is true, but say, he's a plucky fellow He don t complain 2
 And then 1t is learned that this man oyercame many obstacles to get job of work. He was told that there was no money to pay for it; he must take warrants as pay. He expected to get some paint at low price, but failed. Buthe persevered. He got the work, borrowed a rope because he had no means to buy. The rope was rotten and he fell warning his comrades as he started
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

White lies are apt to give story another color.
 Yet the bunco mans little game is only skin deep.
 No woman is one-half as danger ous as her threats.
 Adam got the original rib roast when Eve scolded him.
 Kleptomania can not be cured by taking things for it.
 It is best not try to get the best of your best friend.
 Most people pay too much for the things they get for nothing.
 Some men wear good clothes be- cause they can't afford not to.
 Once in a great while man actually needs his wife's advice.
 Experience is an art school in which men learn how to draw salaries.
 It really looks as though some women will marry anybody, just to get married. Even the pessimist can see more good in the world than the world can see in him. There may be hypocrites in the church but think of the vast num- Der outside of it. If the charity that begins at home is the real thing 1t soon contracts the travel habit. Wise is the man who doesn't al- low his running expense to get away with him. The old devil known as Hard Times seems to be attracting less attention every day.
 A man who fools around smart girl long enough will often propose without knowing it.
 Fortunate is the man who &C., quires knowledge from the experi- ence of the other fellow.
 It is easier for girl to believe a man who tells her she is pretty than 1t is for him to tell it.
 It must often occur to every man that although he has great deal to do, he really does very little.
 The surer a girl is about a man being in love with her the less sure she is about being in love with him.
 In order to win success a man must get busy today. Yesterday was a reality, but tomorrow is fic- ticious.
 The girl who becomes engaged to young man who doesn't know how to kiss has cause to congratulate herself.
 The successful man always takes advantage of the opportunities that come his way, and he manu eactures few for himse self.
 An industrious man can easily earn his own living, but the trouble is he usually has to earn living for lot of others.
 Never tell evil of man, if you do not know it for certainty, and if you know it for certainty, then ask yourself. Why should tell it?"
 About the only thing an old man learns by experience is not to wear too tight shoes. You never hear an elderly man complain that his shoes are too tight.
 For every man who lives by work, three attempt to live by their wits. l And what failure those men make who attempt to live by their wits 1! l Every man who distinguishes him. self in the world and makes a suc- cess of life, is also distinguished for hard work.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Hit Both Parties.

President Roosevelt's message to Congress has knocked the wind out of some of the politicians in both of the old parties, and several leading Republicans haven't been able to articulate since the document was read. Prominent Democrats claim that the message enunciated good Democratic doctrine and Senator Jeff Davis was so well pleased that he moved that 10000 copies be printed. It was certainly a cork CT. "---Cove Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Bryan's View of It.

w. J. Bryan has habit of illus trating his point with anecdote. While in Washington recently he said: "I had friend who lived to be S5 years old. This friend stated, one day, that he had been searching the mortality statistics and they showed very few deaths of men of 85 and over. Therefore, he urged, the death rate of men of this age must be very low. On searching history 1 find that very few men who have run three times for president have been defeated. The moral of this tale is obvious"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER.

The announcement column today contains the name of James Elmer son as a candidate for the office of road commissioner of Mena Special District. subject to the will of the voters at the general election.
 Mir. Emerson has been connected with the road work in the past and made a reputation of doing good honest work. He was in the race at the last election but was defeated by small vote.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

getting a divorce from worthless men.
 Evidence is not lacking that dur ing the coming campaign the short and ugly word is going to be worn to frazzle by both great parties. A New York justice has declared that bad cooking drives many men to drink, and we can now expect to hear every man with jag knocking his Wife's cooking.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

ised me their support, and to assure them that I appreciate their good will and promise to vote for me as much as if had continued in the race long enough to give them the opportunity to vote for me. shall always hold in grateful remembrance their expressions of good will to- ward me and my candidacy, not only in the present race but in other elections in which they have supported me. Respectfully,
 w. M. Williams.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

on what bade fair to be a fatal fall : to Look Out Below !"
 He lies in a dingy room down on Front street. He suffers, but does not complain, knowing that it will be weeks before he can hope to walk or work.
 He may be only hobo-a tramp painter passing through-bu he's a good deal of man for all that.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Would Watch Each Other.

A matter that might well be con- sidered under the insurance of bank deposits is the certainty of one in- sured bank watching the other insured concerns, and the prompt ness with which they would "tell on one another to the proper officials. But quite the contrary practice now exists. A bank may be ready to close it's doors for a period of some weeks just before it finally "goes under" the condition of said bank may be known to every bank clerk for forty miles around, but mum is the word" and the depositor gets no protection from this close corpo- rate information. If the bankers told off on each other under exist ing banking laws, business conf dence would be ruined and run or our banks would begin soon." This would not happen if the strong and responsible banks were bound for the losses that might result from the dishonesty or the bad judgment of some few banks. The result of a bank insurance law such as that passed in Oklahoma recently would make it to the interest of every honest banker that he should keep every other banker straight. Put a thief to catch thief" is the old saw with much of wisdom in it. Put a banker to watch banker is the principle of bank insurance. This appears to have been over looked. Farm and Ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

canning factory to take care of the fruit and vegetable culls. In Sevier county each grower owns his own canner and puts fruit up in the or chard at almost a cost of nothing, and the fruit thus canned always brings the top price. De Queen Democrat.
 Polk county fruit growers, who have not already done so, should investigate these private C: nneries.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
sTNGER IN SOFT WORDS.

In the regatta at Hurley-on- Thames next July no person will be allowed to row who has ever worked at a trade or as a laborer. Judge Kyle of the Kansas City police court ought to provide plenty of contest ants.
 The above is the Kansas City Star's polite way of saying that a man who never worked is about on par with the vagrants that won't work ex- cept when sent to the rock pile.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Assignee's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by and through du order of the chancery court l am authorized tn sell Inc bar krupt stock of the Brown drug store and am now ready to receive bids on the same.
 G. B. Dennis, Assignee.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

situations as the demagogue aud politician may desire to cast upon them for the advancement of their own personal interests? Thes had as we'll charge that tbs Christian church, or the ancient Masonic order, was for sale for political purposes, or for any other purpose. We resent such insinnations and charges as su open insult to the manhood of our organization. No man who has any regard for his word, and wha IS not merely an exploiter will make such charges unless he has the proof at his command, and iis those who have made suct charges have the proof It is theil duty 10 the voters of the state e produce 1t at once, and we insis that they do so. They know thi such is not the case, and ths they have no such proof; and t those who make such slanderou and untrue charges I refer ther to First John, second chapter verse 4, wherein will be found mT sentiments"
 There is nothing new iu thl investigation of the charga made against Ben Griffin, as ths executive committee of the Earn. ers' Union, which is in charge the investigation, has adjourne subject to the call of the chair man of the committee. The com
 nittee, although it has been r yestigating the charges for som time, has announced that it hsI not reached any decision.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
THE mENA EVENING sTAR

IS progressive newspaper furnishing to it's readers a daily service covering the most important of the worlds gen eral happenings, as we'll as those Items of local news that go to make . home paper invaluable to citizens of any com munity. IT you want the news in your nome each week day, subscribe for The Evening Star By carrier or mail, 40c CT month.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
STARLETS.

A fool fiatters himself; the wise man flat ters the fool. = Bulwer.
 There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and industry. = Mitchell.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

John, 2:4 says:
 "He that saith I know bir| and keepeth not his command ments, is liar, and the truth { not in him."
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

In other parts of the state there is much said about the necessity for a
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
ANNOUNC MENTS.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.

The Star is authorized to announce the HON. HAL l.. NORWOOD as candidate for the office of Attorney General, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 rrDr, orr nrI, C fr ATnt,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
The Issue and the Party Record

The overshadowing issue OF the
campaign really is: Shall the ad-
ministration of President Roosevelt
be approved, shall party of dem
onstrated capacity.in administra-
tive affairs be continued in power,
shall the reins of government be
placed in experienced hands, or do
the people prefer to: trust their des-
TIMES to an aggregation Of expert
mental malcontents and theorists,
whose only claim to history is a
party name they pilfered.
With a record of four decades of
wise legislation; two score years Of
faithful administration; offering it's
fulfilled pledges as a guaranty of
it's promises for the future, the
Republican party appeals to the
people, and. with full confidence in
their wisdom and patriotism,
awaits the rendition of the Novem
Der verdict.-From Sherman's
Speech of Acceptance
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

S. J. Appleman, candidate for
the Republican nomination for
representative, has returned from a
tour of the western part of the
county, and reports very favor
able acceptance of his candidacy.
Without exception the Republican
papers of the west side have en-
.dorsed him, and their fairness in
concedtng the right of this side to
have a representative cannot fail
to meet with good result in the way
OF party harmony. Mr.. Appleman
possesses the requisite ability to
acceptably fill the office. and stands
squarely on the state and national
platforms,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

There never was any serious
doubt but that J. E. Jenne would
be Stevens county's next sheriff,
but since the array OF candidates
from around the county seat came
forth the success Of Mr.. .Ienne is
made doubly sure But why should
he not be the choice of the people?
He has served as a peace officer at
Newport, where he gained the repu-
tation Of an officer who was always
fearless in the discharge Of his
duties. He is feared by the tough
element, while the peaceful, law
abiding citizens admire and respect
him: The Republican party could
not have made better selection
for the office of sheriff, as it is real
lied that it will require. nominee
of Mr.. Jenne's qualifications to win
out over his Democratic opponent
in the November election.-North
port Republican.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE MILO A. ROOT.
Milo A. Root was born Jan. 90,
1868, in Bureau county, Illinois,
where he lived until he was 10
years of age.
In the early fall of 1883 Mr..
Root, then 20 years of age, came to
Washington territory, arriving
here without money, friends, &C.
quaintances Or influences. Being
unable to practice law-not being
quite II years old-and not find
ing position in a law office. he
went to work in the woods until he
received a certificate to teach school
at Elma, in Chehalis county.
At the close of his school in
Chehalis county Mr.. Root went to
Olympia and began the practice of
law, being admitted to the bar in
June, 1884, by Judge Hoyt, Judge
Hanford being chairman of the
committee that examined and rec
commended him for admission.
Root later served two successive
terms as probate Judge of Thurston
county in territorial days, succeed
ing to that office the old pioneer
Judge, Francis Henry, author of
The Old Settler" After statehood
Root served two terms as prosecut-
ing attorney of Thurston county.
In 1897 Judge Root moved to
Seattle, where he engaged in the
active practice of law until ap-
pointed by the governor a Judge of
the supreme court in January.
1905. In 1906 he was elected to
succeed himself for the short term
ending January, 1909. He is now
a candidate on the non-partisan
Judiciary ticket to succeed himself
for the full term of six years.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

acknowledgement of Washing
ton and candidate for re-nomina-
ton to that Office before the Repub
lican primaries Of Sept. s, is in
private life the president Of the
Port Townsend Mercan tile Co., the
leading business institution in its
line in that city. He served four
successive terms as mayor of his
home city, twice being elected with
out opposition, and was also presi-
dent of the chamber of commerce for
four years. He is regarded as the
best equipped and most public
spirited citizen of Jefferson county.
In his earlier life he was a soldier
in the civil war, assistant secretary
and acting secretary of the United
States treasury, fiscal agent of the
United States government in Eng
land and Europe, and for years was
was quoted by Washington City
newspaper men as an authority on
financial questions.
He is native of New York, "a
years of age. In personal appear
ance he is a commanding figure,
standing more than six feet in
heighth, we'll proportional and has
a dignified bearing. Age has dealt
lightly with him. and he appar-
emily has many years of activity
and usefulness before him At the
age of Is he enlisted in the war,
being a member of the 23rd New
York volunteers. In 1864 he was
honorably discharged and accepted
a. position in the office of the United
States treasurer at Washington.
Charles E. Coon has had an
active business life, and in addition
to the management of the Port
Townsend Mercantile Go. is presi-
dent Of the State Retail Grocers'
Association. He has held this
position for the past three years
and has been of great assistance in
the up-building of that organiza-
ton. He was largely instrumental
in securing the passage of the ma
tional food law by the Washington
Legislature at the last session.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

VIM. II. Taft has declared him
self in unmistakable terms regard
ing his views on the tariff question.
If elected" he said, II shall call
sixty-frst congress together in ex-
traordinary session to revise the
tariff at the very earliest moment
] have authority to do so. | con-
slider such action to be my obliga-
ton under the tariff plank of the
Republican platform"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

Leo H: King, the young gentle
man aspirant for the office of coun-
ty superintendent of schools, whose
tonsorial artist decorated his top
knot in fashion obnoxious to the
statesman Index editor. was greet
ing and being greeted by the voters
OF Northport and vicinity during
the early part of the week. We
had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
King and after careful inspection
could find nothing in his makeup
that might be construed offensive.
To the contrary, the impression he
left with all whom he met was that
of an intelligent, wide-awake,
good-natured individual, whose
fitness for the office of school SUI
perintendent could not be ques-
toned. He is a postgraduate OF
the University OF Wisconsin, and
the practical experience he has OBJ,
tanned in educational work has
covered a period of FIVE years. Mr.
Kings present residence is at New
port, where ne has held with credit
the position OF principal in the
public school. --Northport Repnb
lican.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department OF the Interior
land Offinoeof Ono BIZ n a w

Department OF the Interior
Land Office at Spokane Wash.
June Is. 1908
Notice is hereby given that Frank /. Erwin.
of Spokane, Wash, who, on June Is, 1908, made
timber and stone ap plication No. 1852 for Lot
l, Sec. A. Twp. IS, n. R. A E. W. NJ, has filed
notice OF intention to make final proof, to
establish claim to the land above described
before Sidney w. Rogers. U. s. Commissioner
for the Eastern District of washington, at New
pott, WASH, on the 9th day of September, 1908
son and R. j. Devine. o Newport, Wash. ;
Abraham L. Nourse and Charles Sample, of
Ruby, Wash - :.
6-25 827 HAL J. COLE. Register
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

For county clerk w. Lon John
son, of Chewelah, has the endorse
ment Of every Republican paper in
the county. Mr.. Johnson has had
experience as deputy clerk, which
fits him for the position, and fur
thermore is straightforward
Young man, who makes friends
wherever he goes.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior
Land Office ut Occur d'Alene Idaho.
May %, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that George Hagerman.
of Spokane, Wash, who on May q, 1908. made
timber and stone entry No. 4O6S for the. NJ
SEA, NEA sWZ, and seq NwA of Sec. 23, Twp.
ton to make final proof, to establish claim to
the land above described. before he Register
and Receiver at Occur d'Alene Idaho. On the
4th day of September, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: A. A. Maine
OF Spirit Lake, Idaho; e. w. Lamphere, of
Spokane, Wash: Charles Maine and j.. w.
Mulch, OF Spirit Lake, Idaho.
6-25 8-27 R. N. DUNN, Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
department of the Interior
U. y. Land Office at Occur d'Alene. Idaho

U.s.. Land Office at Occur d'Alene. Idaho
Notice is hereby given that Margaret L.sexton
OF SPOKANE wash. who, on July 2. 1908, made
SEX OF NwN. FL o.. sWL and swN of sEL,
section 4, Township IS North, Range W.B. n,
mas filed notice of intention to make final
PROOF, TO establish claim to the land above de.
scribed, before the. Register and Receiver. at
Occur dAlene, Idaho, on the 25th day of Sep
Claimant names as witnesses: Howard B.
Gumaer and Fred Gumaer. of Priest River
Idaho; Richard N. Mears and William H. Sex
ton, OF Spokane. Wash.
7-23 9-l7 R. N. DUNN, Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the interior.

department ofthe Int rio1
Land Office at spokane, " ash.
vo., July "a, 1908.
q scotia, Wash. who, on August q. 1908 made
6aomestead entry No. 1873 (O363), for Lot Of
SNec'lon 9; township 80 North, Range IS f. W
nve-yesr proof to establish claim to the land
soove described, before Sidney ". ROGERS.
HHnlted States Commissioner for the Eastern
tS hst re OF Washington, at Newport, Wash, on
Inc sth day OF September, 1905
OM1mant names as witnesses: Joseph
Gouecnei, Adolph Mitchell. John Jore and
1eorge Schmid', all of Scotia WASH
''o % Hal J. Cole, Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

Ach, Louie, did you hear dot spiel
VOt dot man nit viskers spoke?
VOt wisdom yos nit in dose words:
Nit him life is no joke.
Him and his dwin, dot Slater man,
Must be der souperior judge:
Dey must owe dot Carey Teller
A dunder bitten grudge.
Won says he bin Bryan man,
Und he wants der demo vote;
Der udder Won wants to split der crowd
Und beat Carey. Vot foke.
Veil maybe yet dey done it,
Bud l bet mine oft cat,
Dot ven all dem votes bin counted
Dem OWNS will Wonder ware dare at.
Frederick Wilhelm Guggenheimerschmi