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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Francis E. Willard's Heavenly Birthday, at the home of Mrs. E. D. McClennen. Would be pleased to have the ladies attend, especially the members,
 Will Whiser met with quite an accident Monday a! one of the lumber mills, having thumb and two first fingers on right hand cut off.
 Mrs. w. H. Hagan and Mrs. Coyle have bought 40 acres ol land from William Blau, and ex- pect to set the most oI 1t to trees this year.
 Senator J. P Logan spent Friday and Saturday with his family. Mrs. Logan going as far as Fort Smith with him on his return to Little Rock.
 Rev. E. J. Vattmau, the famous army chaplin, is expect ed here this month. He is the owner of the G. E Tohnstone farm south of Grannis.
 The Grannis Educational as- sociation met in regular session Friday night in the Baptist church at o'clock. A nice pro- gram was rendered to a large and appreciative audience. Talks along educational lines were made by President E. Youman, and Prof. J. B. Earle. The Li brary committee reports that it has received about Sos worth of books. Plans are be- ing formulated by which the different committees will soon have their work well in hand, and the work of beautifying the school rooms and grounds will ra apidly move forward. Many new members were received and the association is highly pleased to note the deep interest manlfes- ted by the people in educational work. Our next meeting will be March 5, when we expect 10 rem der a very interesting and in- structive program.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Mrs. A. c. Widener, whose father, Mr. Woodland, is seriously ill at Pike City.
 Prof. ]. H. Sumrall of Mississippi, is stopping near Alder. He will likely teach singing school at Sul. phur school house, near here. Students of moonology please no. tice the almanac. There are two full moons in August this year, which occurs about once in forty years.
 c. H. Edwards and J. B. Widener are to start for the United States land office at Camden Wednesday where they will assist A c. Widener in proving up his homestead.
 C p
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
INK DOTS.

Mir. Driscoll's sawmill will soon be in running order,
 Frank Thompson of Nunley was visitor near lux Sunday. There was a singing lsat Sun day night at the home of A. B. Ballentiue.
 K. P. Childers Of Bigger spent ast Sunday night with c. l., Harris of Ink.
 Mrs. Oscar Roting spent last week with her ssster, Mrs. Lon Self, of Acorn.
 w. w. Townsend and family of Mena spent Sunday with Mir, rowusend's parents.
 Prof. B. Jones will begin a singing school at Elm Springs the 9th ot this month.
 Mr. and Mrs. Whisenant of Ransom attended church at Elm Springs last Sunday.
 Concord public school closed Friday with Miss Florence Thompson as teacher.
 Prof. Jones did not sing at Con, cord Sunday evening on account of getting up class at Elm Springs.
 Miss Mamie Cullens, who has been working in Mena quite awhile, spent part of last week with her brother, John Cullen, al Ink, returning to Meua Saturday
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

J. T. Heath. who recently bought the Dr. Mills place. one and one-half miles from Meua on the Bethesda Springs road, brought to the office of The Star recently turnip weighing 5A pounds. IL had just been pulled and tAe tops were green aud ten- der. Mir. Heath says he is going to do truck gardening this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

w. I. WhitwoTth came in Fri day from his home at Ink and left Saturday for Abilene, Tex, to look after property interests.
 s. Nj. Moore of Bokahoma, Ok, brother of Bob Moore of this city, arrived Thursday with a view to making Mena his home.
 w. II. Easterling and family of Houston, Tex, arrived Thurs day in search of location. They are former residents of Polk county.
 Mrs. NJ. Nj. Little of South McAlester, Ok, sister of Judge Shaver and Mrs. Wright Prickett, is in the city visiting her rela- tives.
 Senator John F. Logan, who had been on a visit to his family at Grauuls, passed throueh Meua Saturday afternoon on No. 4 eu route to Little Rock.
 J. L. Pipkin, who has been teaching a winter school at Acorn. closed his school last Friday, and is now with hts family here, taking rest
 Ed Bearger. who lives in the southwestern part of Polk county, Friday closed a deal with the Horner real estate Co.,, whereby he becomes owner of a l0.acre trac, of lsad formerly owned by Fobe Richards just west of town.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Miss Ozie Joplin is visiting with friends and relatives at Cove and Janssen.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

week and the price has ranged from S:25 to $50, the average being SIPS.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

S. H. Sublett, Sr., of Hat,or was in Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

F. z. Davis of Big Fork trans acted business in Mena Tuesday
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Jeff Copelin, Dave Balleutine, l.. J. Johnson, Tom Coy and G. fl. Darrough, all prosperous farmers of Oieu, were buying goods h Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Mir. Bearger bought the place for home and will move to 1t at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

A. K. Bates, merchant of Big Fork, bought goods in Mena Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

neighborhood, were in Mena Thursday buying supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Dave Rowton of Womble was over and spent Sunday with his brother, w. w., returning next morning,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Will Barnes, who has been spending several weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. $. L.. Barnes tat Dallas, left Tuesda ? afternoon for tbe state of Idaho
 Louis Clark, who owns good farm on I.ous Fork, was iu Wednesday selling seed corn. He handles the Missouri white corn and fouud ready sale for 1t at 5 cents per ear, or.$f per bushel.
 4. r.. Cheney, we'll known ium- Der man of this section, was in Mena Saturday. Mir. Cheney re- ceutly returned from a trip through old Mexico, but while heg enj wed the trip he wants nothing 10 do with that counlry.
 SeveTals bales ot cotton have been marketed in Mena this
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

The piv ,lcial Friday right al Robert B3nnet's home. given bg fHe N K. rhurch, was pf 1,unced success. Pies all sold at good prices aud the
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
JANSEN FINDINGS.

William Stevens Of Hatfield was business visitor last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Severals bales ot cotton have been marketed in Mena this
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

Is money. The old man again repulscs
him and points toward the door. The
dark man still pleads with many pas
sionate gestures toward a blue rug of
surprising beauty on the floor At
last the old man advances and raises
his hand as If to strike. There is a
quick blow and a flash of steel. The
old man reels and falls, clutching at
his breast. The dark man seizes the
rug and is gone into the night"
Now the rug, Thaida, the rug. Fol
low it. Trace it back to the making.
What see you?"
Il see little hut in Bokhara beside
the Samarkand gate. l know the spot
we'll Within the door a loom is
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

placed and there, day by day, maiden
weaves upon rug. She is beautiful
as the night, and as she weaves a
youth watches her and strokes the
inky braids Of her hair while their
eyes speak the tale of love that is old
as this old world, yet ever new.
'Day by day the maiden weaves
and as she weaves her fair body
wastes by degrees so small that her
lover sees not the change. At last the
final knot is tied and the weft thrown
through the warp for the last time, and
with sigh and look of love the
weaver falls into his outstretched
arms.
"She has woven her soul into the
blue Bokhara.
THE youth wanders, the rug always
with him. for It is his bride. Ho comes
to this city. He is in want; he is
starving. When near to death he
pawns the rug that he may live. Then
the change comes He finds work, he
makes money. He tries to redeem the
rug, but the man to whom he pawned
it is a villain. He has learned the
value of the rug and will not give it
up but for a great price The youth
struggles and saves and denies him
self everything until at last he has
the sum. At last he Is able to buy the
rug, only to find that it is sold to
yes, 1t is to the man who was slain.
The youth seeks him out and, by the
ruse that he has struggled rugs for
sale, gains entrance at midnight
Where is he now? Look well,
Thaida."
Gle is near"
THE street: can you read it?"
at is Washington street, in the Ar
ruenian quarter
"The number?"
Two hundred and sixty eight"
The nance"
81 cannot tell. Wait. he writes. He
signs. 'Kareton Boyajian.' He faints.
Yeu must hasten if you see him."
The fioor?"
1T is the garrett. am weary, Carl
ton; make haste"
Enough, Thaida. Wake"
The eyes opened and smiled.
"Have / helped?" she asked.
you have made all clear. But we
must act now. Tomorrow l will re-
turn and tell you all. And, oh, Thaida,
that / may then persuade you to give
up this sordid life, this preying upon
the ignorance and fear of the Ghetto"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
MMN.'

Concentrating his mind, Carlton
Clarke gazed steadily into her eyes
for few moments. Her muscles be-
came tense, her face pallid and her
eyes CLASSY, and then they closed in
what appeared to be the sleep of ma
ture. Clarke took the square of blue
Bokhara from his pocket and pressed
it against her forehead.
do you see, Thaida?"
81 see," came the rich, subdued
voice.
What see you?"
81 see a richly appointed drawing
room. Oriental rugs cover the floor
Over the fireplace is picture OF
Washington. A white pilastered arch.
way leads into a library and that opens
into q conservatory. Three persons
are there. One is an old man, one a
young man and one woman, young,
slender and black of hair. They seem
to be disputing and the old man is
greatly excited. At last he points to
the door and his daughter-yes it is
his daughter-goes out in tears, with
one last supplicating look at the men.
There they part, not all in anger, as
the father seems to weaken at the
sight of his daughters tears. The
young man goes out through the H.
brary and the aged man lights a cigar
and walks the drawing room with
bowed head, his hands behind his
back.
He halts in his walk and listens.
He slips across the room on tiptoe.
tears open the portiere at the hall
door and drags out little old man.
He is a servant. The master of the
house upbraids the cringing mental
and then points to the door. The little
old man goes out. The tall man re-
sumes his restless walk, blowing
rings Of smoke and now and then
glancing at his watch and from that
to the door. He expects some one. At
last he stops. He listens. He hears
step. He goes out into the hall to the
front door and filings it open. A dark
muffled form enters"
MARK well this man, Thaida. What
is he like?"
"He is dark, very dark He is
emaciated His face is drawn with
suffering. His clothes are in rags, yet
his bearing is proud and noble. They
pass into the drawing room. The dark
man is pleading with clasped hands.
The old man laughs scornfully. The
dark figure offers him something. 1t
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

the sickly light Of one guttering can
die it was plain that we were none too
soon. as the finger of death already
was upon his forehead.
Clarke stepped to him and, gently
raising his head, poured brandy down
his throat. His eyes roved until they
lighted upon the uniform and star of
the inspector.
you have come for me-" he said
weakly. You are too late. / am
going to join my love-"
The last words ended in a gurgle
and he was dead in Clarke's arms.
Starvation and want had done their
work.
"And If any further evidence is
needed, Inspector, here it Is" said Col
Inns, as he picked from the straw
bloodstained stiletto.
The blue Bokhara is on our floor
now and Clarke thinks that time and
use will restore its wonderful luster
We saw Miss DrcXlau once more be-
fore leaving New York, when she
came with Ranleigh Harcamp to ex-
press her thanks to Clarke. She was
in deep mourning, but even under her
burden of grief radiant with her new
found love.
Had | only been a moment sooner
might have saved him." she told us.
Il was ready FOR bed when I thought
of box Of candy l had left in the
hall. / threw on a loose house gown
and started down after 1t. On the way
down l heard papa fall, but l thought
it was a noise in the street. Then
heard Mr.. Harcamp coming from the
billiard room and | flew back. Do you
know, Ranleigh. thought-but only
for moment"
Clarke went alone that afternoon to
make his promised call on Thaida.
When he returned he vas humming
little tune, a frivolous little tune for
Clarke.
do you know, old chap" he said,
Il begin 10 think this trip TO New
York will not prove altogether a fail.
ure."
"Then it was Thaida that brought
us to New York;"
Eyes, Sexton, II was Thaida," and a
pang of jealousy. jealousy of them
both, shot through me.
Copyright, 1909, by w. G.. Chapman.)
Copyright In Great Brittany
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
$500 PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
EXCURSIONS.

Colonists' one.way tickets Chicago
TO the Pacific coast, via the Chicago.
Union Pacific and Northwestern Line.
are on sale daily during March and
April at the rate of $500. Core
spondingly low rates from all points.
Double berth in tourist sleeping car
only $500, through without change to
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port
land. No extra charge on our, person
ally conducted tours. Write for itin.
erary and full particulars to S. A.
Hutchinson, Manager Tourist Depart.
ment. 212 Clark Street. Chicago. Ill.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

"you see the resuits-luxury.
wealth, all that we longed for In TIE
old days. But come tomorrow"
The final act Of the drama was
brief We communicated with the In
spector and he met us on the way to
the Washington street number In
Clarke's possession. This proved to
be a rickety tenement. Under the
guidance of the inspector, we entered
boldly and mounted five dingy flights
to the garrett. A knock at the one
door brought no response and we
pushed in as it was unlocked.
There, on a miserable bed OF straw,
his wasted body wrapped in the blue
Bokhara, lay young Turkoman. BY
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
S1OO Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 20 learn
that there s at least ono dreaded disease that science
hrs been able to cure in all its stages and that IL
Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires consttu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
tcrnally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease and giving the patiens
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature in doing its work. The propretors have
90 much faith In It's curative powers that they onss
One Hundred Dollars for any case that IL IAN %
sure. Send for list OF testimonials
Address #. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
Breakinu Up Colds.

A cold may be stopped at the start by =
couple of Lanes Pleasant Tablets. Even
in cases where a cold has seemed to gain
so strong hold that nothing could break
it, these tablets have done it in an hour or
two. All druggists and dealers sell them at
% cents box. If you cannot get them
send to the proprietor, Orator L. Wood
ward, lie Roy, N. Y. Sample free.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
a New Standard.

~ knew they were putting on airs.
They let on that their silverware was
all solid and now the whole world
knows it isn't"
How did 1t come out?"
Burglars broke into their house the
other night and didn't take thing
Detroit Free Press.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
ARTFUL BEGGAR.

Miss Charity-If were to give you
a quarter, what would you say?
Wandering JIM should tell every
gent that you were the prettiest lady
in all this town.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
This VIII Intereet Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, nurse In
Children's Home, New York. cure Consu-
patton, Feverishness, Teething Disorders.
Stomach Troubles and Destroy Worms:
10000 testimonials OF cures. All druggists.
25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted. LIE Roy, ~. Y.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

A lazy man makes as much fuss
when he has q little Job Of work on
hand as an cid hen does who 10 try.
Ing to raise one chick.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
A Question of Value.

"Politeness costs nothing" said the
proverbialist.
(Which may explain" answered
Miss Cayenne, why some people Of
ostentauous wealth have 30 little Of
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

A sacred burden is the life ye bear.
Look on 1t, lift it, bear it solemnly.
Stand up and walk beneath 1t stead
fastly-Kemble.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

Pneumonia and Consumption are al.
ways preceded by an ordinary cold. Ham.
Inns Wizard Oil rubbed into the chest
draws out the Inflammation, breaks up
the cold and prevents all serious trouble.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
Try Murine Eve Kennedy

Fer Red. Weak, Weary. Watcry Eyes.
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs
Law. Murine Doesn't Smart. Soothes Eye
Pain. Try Murine for Your Eyes.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

And sometimes a poet fools people
by wearing his hair short.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

Opportunities fall In the way OF
every man who is resolved to take ad-
vantage of them.--Samuel Smiles.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

a little signing. little crying, q III
tie dying and great deal Of lying
constitute hfe.-Philadelphia Tele
graph.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27
Brooklyn, NJ. Y.

Address the Garfield Tea Co. as above
when writing for free samples of Garfield
Tea, the true remedy for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softeus tho guns reduces In
Examination, snsys patn cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

Suspect the meaning and regard not
observation-disclosures.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-03-27

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT s guaranteed to cure any case
OF Itching, Blind, bleeding or Protrudipg Piles II
ito ~ days or money refunded. SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
HITCHCOCK NAY PICK HAYWARD
SLATED FOR FIRST ASSISTANT
POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Possible That Merritt May Be
Chosen for One Of the Lieu
tenants in Department.

That there will be changes in assistant
postmaster generalships within the next
few weeks appears evident from a state
ment made yesterday by Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock
Asked touching recent rumors upon the
subject. and especially with reference to
the selection of a first assistant post
master general as successor to DR.. Charles
p. Grandfield, the new city postmaster
Mr.. Hitchcock said:
DIR. Grandfield will probably not take
up his duties in this city office until the
early part of December. At that time
1 shall have some announcements to
make. perhaps"
1t is generally believed that Postmaster
General Hitchcock will appoint William
Hayward of Nebraska, secretary of the
republican national committee, as first as
sistant postmaster general.
Mr.. Hayward won praise from
Mr. Hitchcock for his work at the Chi
mittee during the last presidential cam.
paign. The Postmaster General is said
to believe that the young NebraSkan
would be valuable to him in the Post
Office Department.
There are those. too. who predict that
rift will be slated for one Of the as
sistant postmaster generalships. His
friends say he was strongly backed fOr
postmaster. his Endorsements including
those of Vice President Sherman and
Senator Root, together with others
prominent and potential in political life.
1t is argued the President is likely 10
recognize Mr.. Merritt's own marked
ability, and that such reward Is quite
likely to be bestowed on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

post office for the best interests OF the
citizens of Washington. l am not an aileh
to them, but one of them"
Candidates Blamed for Hasty Action
Postmaster General Hitchcock said yes
terday that the selection of the new post
master was FASTENED by the importantly
Of the numerous candidates for the office.
81 have been trying to complete my
annual report he said. land have ac-
tually remained at home In the hope of
avoiding interruption. but 1 was not per-
mitted to eat. drink. sleep or work. The
front door bell and my telephone were
constantly going day and night. My only
salvation was to get busy and get the
matter out of the way.
II believe the people of Washington
will realize in a short while just what a
splendid man they have in their new post
master. / have known him intimately
since first came to the department. He
is a man Of wide postal knowledge and
OF good Judgment. / think We have fully
met the demands of the citizens of Wash
ington In his appointment, for he has
made his home with them for twenty-five
years. That and the fact that he is spe-
cially equipped for the work ahead makes
him. In my judgment. the best man that
could have been chosen for the place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
OFFICIALS ARE HOPEFUL:
Have Faith That Imprisoned Men
Nav Be Saved.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. November I'D. L.
Bush, general manager of the operating
department Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul railroad, which owns the
mine at Cherry, ILL.,. received word OF
the disaster tonight and left Immediately
for Cherry. His reports confirmed the
earlier accounts Of the disaster.
w. S. Cooper. assistant general superin-
tendent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul railroad. said that he believed
the loss of life would not reach a tenth OF
the number given in the first reports. Mr.
Cooper asserted that more than 200 OF
the $50 miners at work had escaped be-
fore the mine was sealed up.
According to telegraph and telephone
communications received from the mine
today" he said. 1.-The number of men in
the mine is not more than 200 or 70.
While the mouth of the shaft is closed,
the escape shaft IS still open and air can
reach those in the mine. i am hopeful
that very few will be found dead when
the rescuers reach them.
Tonight, / am told, the fire Is much
less strong than 1t was early this even
ing. and the mine probably will be opened
to admit searchers shortly after mid
night
THE mine has been in operation about
five years. i have never heard of any
previous accident there. The output of
the mine Is largely used by the st. Paul
railroad, but the road does not own the
mine. am not certain a. to its owner
ship"