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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
WORLDS BILL AGAINST RATS
1t sf6o,o ,ooo a Year In This coun
 try Alone.

The bill of damages which civiliza' toin holds against the rodents foots up into tremendous figures. According to the experts of the bureau of biograph- ical survey of the department of agri- culture, Uncle Sam alone has to pay s160 .000, 900 every year on account Of property damages inflicted by the pests. John Bull and the kaiser be- tween them fork over $150,000,oOo
 The rat bills of the world would reach into the billions. says Success. Sir James Crichton Browne. president of a recently formed international union of scientific organizations work ing together for the extermination Of arts. declared that every rat in the United States costs the citizens at least two cents day for it's keep.
 In England a rat costs from one-half 10 five cents daily. The British India rat is the most expensive rodent of them all for there each of the innus merable swarming millions, of the pests consume on an average of three cents daily.
 If you add to the cost of the board and lodging of rats the expense Of maintaining and Of fighting the dis eases spread by them. the average specimen of the rodent tribe proving on civilized nations may be said to ulst us from seven to ten cents day
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Is HE A MARTYR ]?
H. CLAY PIERCE MAKES A PLEA OF INJUSTICE DONE
 TO HIM.
GROWS OUT OF STANDARD OIL PROPOSAL
Standard 10 to Be Accused of Making Victim of Waters-Pierce Company, Which Fought Hardest Against obeyins Law--Hadiey Says No Mar tyrdom involved.

Jefferson City, Feb. 5.-1f the Waters-Pierce Oil company takes the course which appears probable now of asserting that the minority interest represented by H. Clay Pierce is a victim of the trust, and that his com pany should be given the preference in the settlement of the Standard Oil trust matter. there probably will be a new chapter added to the story of the trust fight.
 So far as appears on the surface, the Standard Oil company of Indiana makes it's proposition in good faith. It has to be in good faith. for the SUI preme court of Missouri has the whip hand, and the written proposition of the company is that 1t shall retain the whip hand. Through his attorneys and important interests fin St. Louis, with which he is connected, desper- ate effort is to be made to make Pierce appear as martyr in the hands of the big trust.
 That he should be favored because he wanted to obey the law is to be Pierce's plea. Judge Lamm's opinion, in which he said Pierce reminded him of Frederick the Greats comment on the attitude of the Empress Marie Theresa on the dismemberment of Poland, is the view of the governor and the attorney general. Frederick said of the empress: "She weeps, but she takes her share"
 | Pierce was the most stubborn fight CT the state had to contend with in the long litigation that finally uncov- cred the system by which the Stand. ard oil trust was robbing the people. Governor Hadley has said that no ad- justment of the Standard Oil matter which will make the punishment de creed for that company abortive shall be made without his protest. To per init the Waters-iPerce company to do business in this state without regula- ton would be no improvement on old conditions
 We are not parties to any propo- sitlon of joint regulation by the state and the company" the spokesman of the aWters Pierce company. J. D. John- son. is reported as saying. "Hadley agrees that no proposition looking to state control was expected from the Waters-Pierce company"
 Our experience was that the Stan dard oil company was more fair in the fight than the Waters-Pierce com pany," the governor said. and there Is no martyrdom involved at all"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
TRADED IN 4wHlTE SLAVES"
Henry Lair Convicted of the Crime Tn
 Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 3.--The story or beautiful girl lured to the United States from Paris resulted Monday ln the conviction of Henry Lair. charged bv the government with being pro moter of the so-called white slave traffic in this country. Lair was sen fenced by Judge Landis to serve two years in the government prison al lLeavenworth, Kan, and to pay s2,5oo fine.
 The next case to be tried is that of Lucien D'Arvaille. Lair's supposed wife. who was indicted with him on charges of importing French girls to this country in violation of the immi- grafton laws.
 Marie Peuroy, 19 years old, was the ,hief witness for the government. When IA years old she said, she was met on the streets of Paris by Julius Dufour, who later introduced her to Louis Paynt, now in the government prison at Atlanta, Ga. Paynt induced her to come to America and brought her to Chicago, where she, she said, was taken in charge by Lair, who had come from San Francisco. Informing the immigration officers, she was res cued. This started a campaign by the 1 federal authorities to break up the white slave syndicate. Jules Dufour. who met the girl in Paris, is brother of Alphonse Dufour. The latter and his wife forfeited heavy bonds follow ling their indictment for bringing girls to Chicago. and fled to France, where 1t is said they were convicted on sim | liar charges.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
DInInu.Room LI.e a Rose earden.

At recent grand diplomatic dinner the decorations of the dining.room and the table were roses-a veritable show. CT ot them! Bengal roses, Dion roses. and the roses of France They strewed the table; they hung in baskets: they Nreathed the candelabra; they trailed from the dinner cart, and sprays Of them marked the places Of the guests inclosing the name cards written in letters of gold The room was like 2 rose garden In the dark hair Of tho hostess, behind each ear, nestled q large pink rose A pretty finish to her robe Of white meteor crepe edged and hemmed with a Crock fy arie- done .n soli.--fiom pa.3s Letter tc Vogue.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
rhe AuotIoneer,s hournla..

An auctioneer of Philadelphia col lecis all sorts of objects pertaining 10 his ancient calling He has, among other things an interesting set of apc. tloneer's hourglasses.
 The auctioneer, a century or so ago, concluded a sale. not by saying "Go. ine going gone,n and rapping the counter with his hammer. but 1t was his better method to turn up free running glass toward the end of the bidding. and to end the sale irrevoca. hly when the sands ran out. This saved confusion and dispute.
 The auciioneers glasses in the Philadelphia collection are pictur- esqne. One Is of tortoise shell and mother Of pearl Another is of amber and gold A third is Of teak and lvoiy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
CRITICISM OF "PRAYiNo MAN."
Great Preacher Saw little Virtue In
 Certain Forms of Appeal.

When men begin their prayers with "Oh, thou omnipotent. omniscient, om- nipresent. allseeing. everliving. blessed potentate, Lord God Jehovah :" I should think they would take breath. Thins of man in his family. hurried for his breakfast. praying in such a strain! He has note coming due, and Il is going to be paid today, and he feels buoyant; and he goes down on his knees like cricket on the hearth and piles up these majestically moving phrases about God. Then he goes tn to say that he is a sinner: he Is proud to say that he is sinner. Then he asks for his daily bread. He has it; and he can always ask for 1t when he has 1t. Then he jumps up and goes over to the city. He comes back at night and goes through a similar wordy form Of evening pray ers." aud he Is called "a praying man" 4 praying man. l might as well call myself an ornithologist be cause ! eat chicken once in a while for dinner Henry Ward Beecher.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
T0REGULATEL LIQUOR
HOUSE MEMBERS HAVE PRE- PARED MEASURES ON LINES
 OF KNOX BILL.
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS APPROVE ACTION
Is Designed to Control interstate Shipments of Liquor and Put Stop to C. o. D. Business--slmilar Laws Have Been Ruled Unconstitutional New Bill Will Avoid Such Weakness.

Washington, Feb. 4.--Next Wednes- day is the tentative date set for the house to act on the proposal to reg nlats the interstate shipments of in- toxicatiug liquors Consideration of the revision of the penal code then will he resumed and the first subject to come up will be the liquor Ques- ton.
 After several conferences with Speaker Cannon, Representative Wat son, the Republican whip" Chair man Moon of the revision committee. and others. Representatives Hum phreys tMiss.) and Miller (Kan.D have prepared new bill. This will ho offered by MT. Humphreys as q substitute for his amendment to the original bill. offered before the holi- days
 The new bill which has the sanction of the leaders on both sides of the house. is practically the same as the Knox bill which passed the senate early in this congress.
 The bill strives to accomplish the marking of the contents of vessels: the making certain of the delivery of intoxicating liquor only to bona-fide consignees and not to fictitious per sons, and the prevention of the de livery of liquors c. O. d. All these regulations apply only to interstate shipments. railroad companies. ex- press companies and other common carriers being punishable for viola tons
 Advocates of the proposed legisla- tion claim that 1t avoids the alleged unconstitutional features of the Little field bill. That measure made liquor shipped from one state to another subject 10 state laws as soox as it crossed the boundaries of the states,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
A Ten.Yearold Heroine

Pittsburg Pa. Feb. 5.-With feet bare because her mother was too poor to buy shoes for her. Annie Auhowitz. ten years old, walked twice across the burning floor of her home Wednesday and rescued her baby brothers The cradle in which & six months oid child lay sleeping was blazing vigorously when Annie rushed through the flames srd carried the child to safety. She made a second trip into the blazing room and led out another brother. six years old. who was too badly fright. ened to escape alone The girl was got seriously burned
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
IND|CT C. N. HASKELL
TRuE BILLS RETURNED AGAINST okLAAoMA's GOVERNOR AND
 SIX OTHERS.
1HsY ARE CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY
Federal Grand Jury at Muskoaes Makes lts Report In Town Lot Fraud Case--Bail Fixed at 5000 Which wlIi Be Given--Rush to Sign hsskeirs Bond,


 Muskogee. Ok. Feb, 5.--Seven in aictments were returned by the fed erai grand jury here Wednesday night fin the town lot alleged fraud inyesti' ration. the charges being conspiracy to defraud the government. The names of those indicted are Gov. Charles N. Haskell, F. B. Sewers, A z. English. c. W. Turner. W. T. Hutch hlgs. Jesse W. Hill and Walter R. Eaton.
 Attorney Thomas H. Owen of Mus hogec. representing Gov. Haskell, made arrangements for the governors appearance Friday morning to enter his appearance and give bond in the sum of s5.oOo for appearance for trial.
 The wrlts issued are returnahle forthwith. Gov. Haskell is at Guthrie. tie state capitol. There Is but one indictment against him, charging him with conspiring with Walter R. Eaton and Clarence w. Turner to defraud the government There are two in. dictments against Turner and one each against the others.
 Turner was first to give bond in the sum of sf0,000. Hutchings and Eaton followed and gave bond in the sum Of e5,000 each. All will probably be ar rSlgned before Judge Campbell Fri day morning. English is in Los Angeles. Cal.
 Fifteen of the wealthiest men in Nnskogee called at the office of the United States marshal here Wednes day night and signed Gov. Haskells bond for 5000 Many more asked to be allowed to sign it. but there was no more space on the document
 The report of the grand jury was made io Judge Robert E. Campbell of the United States court The jury was instructed to report for duty again Monday morning, which gave rise to the impression that only a partial report had been made in the town lot cases. Later it was learned that the jury is 10 consider matter other than the town lot frauds next week Several of those who. 1t was expected, would be indicted escaped because the evidence did not show they were idntified with the alleged conspiracy.
 Walter K. Eaton, one of the men in- dicied. is a brother-in-iaw of Walter R Richie of Lima, Ohio. He is the secretary of the Indianola Contracting company. of which Gov. Haskell Is president. and which, it Is alleged, scheduled the names of many dunn riesr 10 secure town lots Jesse w. Hill, anether of the indicted, came here from Texas and became identi- ned with. the MuSkogee Development company II is claimed that he dis posed of large number of lots fraud ulently scheduled.
 Assistant Attorney General Sylvcs- ter R. Rush. elated over his success In securing indictments here, left "Wednesday night for his homo in Omaha. Neb Assistant Attorney Gen eial Q. r. Pagan. who drew up the indictments, will leave Thursday for New York City.
 The report of the jury in the town lot matter came at time wholly un- expected by the public, as the govern. ment had announced only two hours before that other witnesses were com. ing from Missouri and Ohio There were not more than 20 persons in the court room when the report was made
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
onpose Free School Books.

Topeka, Feb. 5.-The proposal to furnish free text books to the school children of Kansas is bringing many protests to the legislature from the Catholics of the state. Two protesting petitions arrived Thursday and were introduced into the senate by Senator Travis The petition also demands the repeal of the Barns high school law.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Mill Annnr Lincoln.

Louisville. Ky. Feb. 5.-Though politics is admittedly dominant in Kentucky, both political parties have united in preparation for the Lincoln centenary to be held at Hodgesville, February l2. when President Roose- welt and others will speak.
 State Chairman R. H. Vim and Henry R. Prewitt. both of Mount Ster- ling and next door neighbors, have each appointed four members of the conference committee, which will de- termine Saturday what concerted part the Republicans and Democrats will take In the ceremonies.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
| PHYSICIANS DIAGNOSES OF
 KIDNEY TROUBLE.
A Seemingly Common Disease which Becomes Fatal through Neglect and which May Be Readily Cured by Prompt At. tention.

More than two-thirds ct the annual death rate, physicians claim, is directly .raceable to kidney disorders.
 Interested by this remarkable asser ton and desiring to acquire better un, ierstanding of the origin of the disease prominent physician was recently in. terviewed as to the symptoms of such troubles.
 "To what do you attribute the great destructiveness of kidney disease?" was asked.
 "The hold which the disease gains in the body before the victim becomes aware of his true condition, and the rapidity with which it eats its way into the vital organs"
 "Would not the proverbial ounce of prevention check the progress of the disease9"
 "There is no doubt of it. The trouble is that victims of this disease mistake the symptoms for some trifling ailment in the stomach or bowels; therefore they do nothing to arrest the course of the disease until it is we'll advanced"
 "What is the origin of kidney trouble?"
 "Almost invariably bad digestion, fol- owed by torpid liver and constipated habit"
 "What are the symptomsi"
 Headache, dizzy spells, sluggish brain, restless nights, pale or sallow skin, bad breath, lack of appetite, he t. burn, sour belching, backache or tender ness over the kidneys, nervous weak ness, dark rings around the eyes, tired feeling, too much or too little urine, and sediment in urine"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
TIE JAPS WIN OUT.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE RE FUSES TO BAR ALIENS FROM
 OWNERSHIP oFiLAND.
TIE VOTE WAS VERY DtCIsHE-4S TO 2s
Vote is Considered 2 Fair Test Of strength and Forcshsdows Defeat of all AntI-Jap Lesisiation--Fesr Ex- pressed That $t,ooo, 900, 900 Would Be Driven From State.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 5.-After s debate extending from eleven o'clock Wednesday morning until ?. nj. the assembly, by a vote of 4S to 2S, re- jected the bill drawn by A. M. Drew barring aliens from ownership of land in California The bill had been amended at the request of President Roosevelt and Secretary Root so that the clause applying 1t to Japanese only was eliminated, making the bill apply to all aliens, but the measure aroused such a storm of opposition that long before the debate was closed by MT Drew 1t was apparent that the meas ure would be defeated.
 The result of Wednesdays contest Is considered fair test of the relative strength of the two factions in the assembly and as foreshadowing the defeat of all measures that would tend to embarrass the national government in it's relations with Japan.
 In substance the objection 10 1t was that it would drive at least si .000. .000. 900 of foreign capital out of the state and might jeopardize the present friendly commercial relations with Japan.
 The supporters of the bill contended that the state was being overrun by thrifty Japanese who were gradually gaining an impregnable position as land owners and whose government was trying to dictate to California re- garding legislation.
 Two sensational speeches were made. one for and one against the measure. Assemblyman Grove l.. man and author of four bills segregat- ing Japanese in schools and residen- tial districts and preventing aliens be- ing members of corporations, made an impassioned appeal for the enact ment of the Drew bill At the climax of his speech he walked backward from his seat to the lobby rail, and, seizing in his arms a golden-haired girl of three, held her aloft and de- clared that he was lin favor of this as opposed to the Japanese menace to our institutions"
 Nathan G. Cole of San Francisco, who was elected with the indorsement of the union labor party. opposed the Drew bill on the ground that 1t was in conflict with the state constitution, so that it was inimical to union labor and that 1t was not favored by the national administration which he said was dealing with delicate problem and should be supported by the people of California.
 Dramatically confronting Assembly man Drew, he said:
 "If President Roosevelt should throw open the doors of this assembly chamber and laying his hand on your shoulder should request. for reasons of state, that you withdraw this bill, you. Mir. Draw, as patriotic citizen of the United States, would assent without a murmur. This sally was received with great applause.
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
HexamethyIenetetramine

The above is the name of a German chemical, which Is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid ney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetra- mine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any Irregularities, and avoid a serious malady. Sold by all druggists,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Lini. ment when you have rheumatism We feel sure that the result will be prompt and satisfactory, One appli- cation relieves the pain, and makes sleep and rest possible. 1t has cured others, why not you? Try it. r. coats bnt d trlfe. Price g cents. large size 50 cents. For sale by Jack. son Drug Cos, and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
slored . rwo-cent Rate eIn.

Pierre. s. D.. Feb 5.--The two-cent rate bill. as an emergency measure, going into effect at once, was signed by Gov. vesSay Wednesday. It is reported that the railroads. through the United States court at Sioux Falls, will at once seek an injunction against clerks of court in every county cf he state in which the railroads operate to prevent putting the law into effect
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
ITS EFFECT ON THE HEART.

"In what way is the heart affected from kidney troublel"
 "In all cases the heart is disturbed, though in many instances the palpita- ton does not become alarming until the disease has advanced to a serious point. A severe heart throbbing and nervous trembling is noticeable, especially after a little bodily exercise; the victim fre- quently imagines he has heart disease. i"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Valuable Remedy for ccids and
 CrouD

w. w. Gray, an attorney at We natchee, Wash, says: II have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for colds and croup with good results 1 aim to always keep this remedy in the house. Sold by Jack son Drug O., and all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 5.--With the defeat of the Drew bill in the assem- bly, all hope of passing any of the anti-Japanese measures practically has been abandoned by the sponsors of the new regulations.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
HOW TO CURE IT.

"What is the proper course of treat meut for kidney disease2"
 "First, to get rid of uric acid and other poisons in the system. This can be done oy mu'ating the bladder and bowels so that they will act more freely. The suffering kidneys must be strengthened. the liver and stomach toned up and the digestion improved"
 Prickly Ash Bitters is remedy that answers these requirements completely. It is not only system tonic and regu- lator, but it's healing and restorative in- iuence will build up the weakened kid neys and urge them to better perform ance of their duties. It gives strength and tone to the liver, stomach and heart and promotes harmony of action through out the body.
 Nj. ". Burr, village blacksmith and respected citizen of Starks, La, says: II was troubled with kidney and liver disorder for IS years was in continual misery until began taking Prickiy Ash Bltters which has entirely cured me, and I am now a strong. healthy and hearty man. I give it to my wife and four children and they are in the best of health, too. Ifeelthat PrickIy sh Ritters Is the best remedy on earth and that everybody should Keep bottle at home'
 Get the genuine with the figure
 ''3" in red on front label.
 Sold by druggists, Price $l.00. 
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Separate Trousers
 Clean-Up

Where is the man that cannot use pair of Separate Trousers, especially when prices so low on garments of characterg This Mems Trouser news will create new, real bargain
 record in Bridgeport for this store well as for all others.
 Dress Trousers of $6.5o quality at : MI FIN
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Absolute Clean-Up of Summer SuitingS
 for Men and Young Men

Young fancy worsted chev suit strictly and all woomad thoroughly and modelled to fit as well as suits that double the sale These formerly $14 and $15 clean these suits have marked the entire the low This of suits models of $l85O $2o $22 30 qualities They comprise suing bue slate Hand tailored shoulders and hand made button Tailored whose models nati onal reputation this the greatest suit bargain that Bridgeport This suit offer will appeal strongly to Men and Young Men of
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Absolute Clean-Up of Broken Lines in Youths, Boys and Children'S Clothing

  
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