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The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
ceupss of Study Simplicity Necessary

~Nup'C VI StudJ SihiFtlNilJ NeICSSdiy
 The reader os our previous articles has undoubtedly noticed that we are in favor of grading the county school as we'll as those of the village aud of the city. What, then, is a graded school?
 ln substance, a graded school is one in which each branch hss it's due share of attention, and in which each pupil must have certain de- gree of proficiency. and in a certain ,rder. If these things are theoretic- ly true, what objections can there be to making them practically so.
 Admitting, then, that course of study is necessary to the intelligent administration of instruction in our common schools. We explain the plan of such course for the pur- pose of having a proper understand ing of it's true import.
 The course of study has been in use from the earliest times; not a college or seminary of learning, from the primitive high school to the highest institution of learning in the land, that has not had course of study; it is true that some of these courses are hardly worthy the name, but in the main they at least show the order of taking up the several branches taught. and provide for promotions at stated periods; they compel pupils having certain attain ments to enter certain classes, to carry certain percents in these classes before promotion, etc. If these points of progress are adhered to so closely in the graded schools of our cities, what is there to hinder the ap- plication of the same general plan in a modified form for the country school?
 Hundreds of men and women have admitted the force of the above question, and in the belief that a course of study would be beneficial to our rural schools, have urged those high in authority to issue such course, in other states as well as this, with a view to the direct appli- cation of the principle to the present ungraded school. School officers, both state and county, have issued courses of study containing all the essential elements of success, and, all that was needed, with the excep- tion of two important and necessary enforcing forces, viz, a specific de- tail of each branch to be studied, and the proper supervising essen- tials.
 The writer is of the opinion that no course of study, no matter how perfect, can be put into universal use without some direct means of enforcing it's provisions; this means need not the power with, or behind the throne, but should be with the people, and the children themselves. No power in legislation will success fully accomplish this that does not recognize the people as the judges, and as the executive authority inthe tests of the products of any state or national school system. All at- ttmpts at the introduction of a
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
usE ALIENS F0OT-EASE

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
COLLECTION OF OLD COINS
Oliver Coz Has Some that Are Worth
 Studying.

Oliver Cox is the owner of a small collection of coins that con- taius some United States and for eigu coins that are very interest ing. He has five of the large United States pennies that show dates from lo17 to 1853. A great many people will remember when these pennies were used but they were out of circulation long be- fore the young folks of today be. gan saving pennies. These are not the only pennies Tn the bunch, though. There are some of the nickle pennies of the sixties and few of the very familiar Indian heads. The youngest of the bunch of coppers is the new Lin colu penny that bears the date of 1909 aud is not yet in general cir culation. This latest coin is very simple. On one side is bust oi Lincoln, the motto, "In God We Trust" the date and the word Liberty" On the other is 'One Cent Tn large, plain letters, "Unlted States of America and the national motto. "E Plurlbus Unum" Two very interesting coins in the collection are three cent piece and half dime, both dated 1857. These coins are ol silver and smaller in size than any coiu now in circulation iu his country.
 The larger coins of our country which he has are the "Trade Dol lar" of 1877 and a Columbian half.dollar of l993. The Trad, Dollar" was made for the purpose of trading with countries dnns business on a silver basis. Tne' contained several grains more sll yer than the regular dollar bu were worth less in this country
 h the foreign coins are tw' French pennies. One dated 179. bearing the name Louis XVI | made of copper and very crudel. stamped. The other dated lS6 was made iu the time of Napoleon III Emperor. Its value is SIX cen times an equivalent of little owe one ceutin our money. It is als' of copper but shows much fine work than the other.
 A silver coin dated 1880 was is sued by Bolivia only few year after the country was started. l bears a bust of Bolivar, afte whom the country was named This one about the same siz as our half-dollsr
 There are two silver coins val ued at two reales or about l2I cents, one made in Mexico an dated 1859 aud another in Spai dated ISIS. The latter was is sued during the reign of Ferdl nand VII. A smaller Spanish coi bears the date l703 and was use in the time of Carlos w.
 Beside the above mentione coius there are several others tha are odd pieces. One of thei dated l774 is 90 badly worn i places that it is impossible to di' tinguish the reading on 1t. Tn head shown on 1t looks very muc like It might be an English ( French coin, but that is only fvuasa
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25

Mrs. J. E. Leeper, Miss Jo Mershon, the Rev. J. J. Haynes aud the Rev. William Cooksey left Wedensday for Philadelphia to attend the Baptist Convention, now being held there.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Fully Explained.

"How much amused Mrs. Pinkletop seems to be over her husbands stupid Jokes"
 "Yes. It's the only way she can get new hat out of the brute."
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25

Bert Emmert left Sunday for Fort Smith, wh gre he is making arrangements to op u up drug store at Heavener, Ok. He has severed his connection with the Jackson Drug and Furniture Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25

A. ]. Davis and sou. Barry, were here from Wornble Monday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25

Fred Salyers left Sunday for his ranch near Nit. Ida, where be will spend about three weeks building a large hay barn.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

the Springfield Republican, one of the oldest and most respected of American newspapers, is published, not on the confines of Alaska, but in the heart of New England. It's opinions arc not, therefore, to be put aside with con tempt, even by the Spectator, as these of & Farmer Haysesd'' who is sup posed to be notable for astonishing ig- norance of foreign affairs. It may be that the Springfield Republican is en- tirely mistaken in it's impressions as to the attitude which this country should assume toward new condition in the politics of the world which is the most profound and far-reaching that has occurred since the battle of Waterloo. It may be that the Spec tator is right when it says 'that the statesmen of America realize at this moment, and that later on the bulk of the American people will realize, and, last of all, not impossibly, even the Springfield Republican, that it would be little short of national disaster if the command of the sea were lost by Britain and were to pass into Ger man hands. America, in spite of her tremendous coast line and her possession of the great archipelago of the Philip pines, and still more in spite of those great interests in Spanish South Ameri- ca and Brazil which are defined in the Monroe doctrine, has always been able to acquiesce with easy mind in British command of the sea. The reasons ara plain"
 It may be that by far the greater part of the American people clearly perceive the force of that argument which has for long tina been the undertone of that silent and unrecorded Anglo-American alliance that has really controlled the relations of the two coun- tries since Lord Salisbury was wise enough to accept, in 1895, President Cleveland's definition of the primacy of the United States in the New World. For that reason 1t is supremely unwise at this critical time, when change of attitude might be of momentous inn portance, for an English journal, with a brutal tactlessness conspicuously Eng.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
CRITICISM OF JUDGES
Judicial Test of the Right to Be Made
 in Ohio.

1 From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Shall the law permit criticism Of a judges record ir office, or must he, coming up for reelection, be considered immune from attack on account of work already done on the bench? This, in effect appears to be the question at stake in the Thatcher disbarment case from Toledo to be heard by the Supreme Court of the state on the first of next month.
 If the public were to be barred from reviewing the record of judge who offers himself for reelection he would evidently enjoy at the outset tremen- dous advantage over any rival who might desire to displacs him. On the other hand, one who should try to de- feat a judge already occupying the bench would have an almost insuperable obstacle to overcome. His own record, character and capabilities would bs open to attack by the partisans of the judge, while his own friends would be prohibited from returning the fire. The batteries of one army would be silenced by law, while the army itself would be exposed to bombardment by opposing forces. This does not appeal to one as 8 fair proposition.
 AS long as judges are elected by pop ular vote for definite terms the public will be inclined to insist upon its right of criticism. It is conceivable that under a system by which judges were appointed by executive authority and for life terms--as in the case of the supreme justices of the United States
 criticism of judges, individually or collectively, might be construed into all attack on the court, tsnding to break down respect for law.
 However, the principle i, of elective courts is so firmly established in this country that 1t is likely to survive, at least for long time. Tho public elects it's judges, as 1t does its congressman and mayors, to serve the public inter- ests. While ono should be moro cir cumspect, perhaps, in expressing his opinions of judge than in discussing a civil officer, yet the right would ap- pear to be the same--that the public may question its creatures.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
BY UNKNOWN AUTHOR

Did it ever occur to you that man life is full of and temptations? He comes into the world witholt his consent ard goes out of it against his wl and the tr.p between is exceedingly rock,-.
 When he is little, the big girls kiss him. when he is big the little girls kiss him. If he is poor, he is bad manager; if he is rich, he is dishonest. If he needs credit he can't get it. if he is prosper ous, every ono wants to do him favor.
 If he is in politics, it is for graft; if he is cut of politics he is no good to his country. If he doesn't give to charity, te is stingy cuss; if he does, it is for show. If he is actively religious, he is hypocrite; if he takes interest in religion, he is a hardened sinner
 If he gives affection, he is soft specimen; if he for one, he is cold blooded. If he dies young there great future for him; if he lives to old age, he missed his calling.
 If you save money, you re grouch;
 If you spend it. you Ire loafer;
 If you get 1t, you're a grafter;
 If you don't get it you're a bum;
 So what the Hel's the use.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
A LAW AGAINST TIPPING
Already Wisconsin Has Statute or
 Books Regarding Evil.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin. Tipping should be discouraged and iscountenanced for the reason that it is detestable species of petty graft. Certainly it is contrary to public policy for the state, through its official ser wants, to give status to tipping. That is to strengthen the position of class who are taking advantages of the ne cessities of individuals to levy on the public and grow rich with the proceeds Eof extra compensation for services for which they are or should be otherwise fully paid.
 Instead of fostering the tipping evil, the state should do everything possible to put it under ban. There is already law on the statute books of Wiscon- sin which looks askance at tipping. 1t Is chapter CXxIx of the laws of 1905 -''An act to prohibit influencing of agents, employees or servants." Under this law
 Whoever corruptly gives, offers or P@S@aAoeS " "i 1sches SlAPioyG UT SSl- want any gift or gratuity whatever, with intent to influence his action in relation to his principals, employer S or masters business x shall be punished by fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, or by such fine and by Imprisonment for not more than one ysa..
 The same statute prescribes similar penalties for any agent, employe or ser want corruptly requesting gifts or gra- tuities or accepting such gratuity with any understanding that he shall act in any particular manner in relation to his principals, employers or mas ter s business.''
 The object of this statute, whose ex- istence, however, does not seem to be generally known, is obviously the pro tection of the employer, not of tho cus- tomer or patron. Yet there is that in it's phraseology which might enable it under certain circumstances to protect the public as well as employers. How ever, If it does not, 8 measure should be framed and enacted that will. The American public is very restive under the growing exactions of hp-takers.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
HOW IT FEELS TO FLY

From the Outing Magazine.
 All who have had the good fortune to ride in the aerodrome unite in their description of that first sensation. There is no jerk in starting, though the machine leaps forward with powerful swoop. Then comes--with some--a brief serse of nausea, feeling as if the blurred ground were dropping away from beneath.
 A slight ttrrst of the left hand lever lifts the ilyer's head, the ground drops away still faster, and then as the ma cline climbs into tho air one's eyes ad- just themselves to the proper focus and the surface of the earth below seens to be ripping past at railroad speed.
 By this time you have forgotten the clack of the noisy motor, tIe flap ard whir of the propclltrs, the grinding of tre chain and sprocket gear that drives them. All vibration .iss practically ceased and you float along with sense of springy case and bloyaricy such as you can gain from no other means of locomotion. That you are flying fast you know only from the roar of the wind in your ears and the slight diff culty you have in filling your lungs with air, the same sensation one gets in rac- ing against the wind in an auto.
 Then comes the first turn. The ma chine rises to it, taking its own angle sideways just as motor car leans on the banked curve of racing track You have no sense of leaning sideways though--no feeling that you must tilt yourself as you do when the auto turns corner, for you sit upright, the aero 6rome slanting of its own volition to the necessary angle and slanting you with 1t. A glass of water set on the floor of the Aye could bs carried around curve after curve and still not lose a drop.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

lish, to assume an air of supsrcilious and insulting condescension in dealing with those who may happen to dissent from it's conclusions. The time has ar rived when English journals must be made to understand that neither the American peopls nor the American press will tolerate any kind of offensive and patronizing condescension which is supposed to have expired with Dickens and Sydney Smith. The world power on this side of the Atlantic is pc fectly corscio,s of it's position in the family of nations and perfectly capable of maintaining it's dignity and self-respsct It is quickly responsive to the touch of sslf-interest, and 1t knows how to ap preciate an argument that points in the right direction. But it must be ap prosched with perfect respect; it must be addressed upon plane of perfect equality, and, above all, 1t must not be told in advance that it is a Farmer Haysced who is astonishingly ignorant Of foreign affairs.
 The bungler who thinks it wise to approach 8 delicate International prob lem in that attitude of insglt should bs promptly transferred from diplomacy to the prize ring.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
THE PHILOS SOPHY OF LIFE
BY REV H. P. CORY

Did it ever occur to you that under true phil osophy mans life is full of opportunities and victories? He into tho world with ability to do Gods will he goes out of it into Gods eternal paradise, and the way between, though rocky, is always uphill.
 When he is little, mothers tender kiss is imprinted upon his check when he is big his wife and his own children cling to him with affection. If he is poor he may still be good man; If he is rich he may be great blessing to mankind If he is honest and fights the battle of life manfully he will get credit whenever he really needs it. and prosperity will not make him an idle or unpro- ductivo citizen.
 In politics hs stands for civic righteousness and he is stirred with the impulses of noble patriotism that will keep him always in politics for his coun trys good. He will be charitable when un- appreciated and most people will honor him for sincerity of motive. He will be religious and so sweetly conscious of Gods favor that the opinions and estimates of men will neither disturb exalt him. He will be a channel for Gods love to men of all classes and conditions and grow into that high estate wherein cold bloode dness becomes impos- sibity. He will live that whether he dies young or old he can be conscious of wenspent life. Under this philosophy
 If you save money you will make it store
 of blessing.
 If you spend it, not self-indulgence, but al
 truism will control you.
 If you get 1t, you will hold it sacredly
 gift of God.
 If you don't get it you will still cherish the
 priceless pearl of character Realizing that
 everything is of use to an heir of Heaven.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
AN ATTITUDE OF INSULT

From a special cable from London, it appears that rather embarrassing discussion was begun in the English press last week over the attitude that America might take in the threatened struggle between Great Britain and Germany.
 The New York correspondent of the London Times explains, on the author ity of the Springfield Republican, that the United States could only remain sternly neutral in such crisis, and that America could regard only with SIS. pioion the assumption of certain sec tion of the English press, that it could bo reckored even as a moral ally of Great Britain.
 Theso representations moved the Spectator to devote it's leading article to this subject, concerning which the special cable tells US:
 ''rt rses language which it itself
 declares may seem that of blunt
 and brutal franknsss. The ordi-
 nary American journalist, it as-
 serts, sometimes shows astonishing
 ignorance of foreign affairs. Like
 all ignorant people, these journal
 ists are very suspicious a1d espec-
 ially of friendly expressions of
 opinion which they do not under
 stand. They are in the condition
 of Farmer Hayseed when he comes
 to town. He assumes that every
 body who is decently civil to Lim
 is trying to swindle him, and
 courteous word throws him into
 state of anxiety"
 If the Spectator had taken the trou. ble to divest itself of that dense ignor- ance of American geography which too often misleads our sIpereilious insuiar critics, it would have ascertained that
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
Whooping Cough.

This is more dangerous disease than is generally presumed It will be a surprise to many to learn that more deaths result from it than from scar let fever. Pneumonia often results from it. Chamberlain Cough Remedy has been used in many epidemics of whoop- ing coughs, and always with the best results. Delbert McKeig of Harlan, Iowa, says of it: "My boy took whoop- ing cough when nine months old. He had it in the winter. I got bottle of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy which
 proved good. I cannot recommend it too highly" For sale by all druggists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

Some people appear to be greatly shocked that. Attorney General Wicker sham went befors the supreme court of the United States on hot day recent ly clad in light gray suit of clothes. Others will see in tho incident evidence of ths geatleman's good hard common sense.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29
Morning Smiles
AT cRoEsUs SEMINARY

AT cRoEsus SEMINARY Commencement Day. must confess, A function was and nothing less. 4 thousand cold, So am told, Was spent upon the plainest dress. The wealthy damsels didn't deign To have 3 common daisy chain. Of orchids rare Was tho affair They bore adown the college lane. The vulgar rabble cransd their necks At jewels on display in pecks. Tho essays read We're like, 'ti3 said, Tho utteIing of many checks. They had eleven bands to play And gave ton of cake away. Diplomao wero A hundred per. It was a great Commencement Day.
 THE EASIEST WAY 1T don't know how to refuse him" Then let Jim down easy" ''How can I?'' Accept him, start filtration with another fellow, and when your fiance gets mad break off the engagement.
 *&s
 PLENTY or GOSSIP "Going away this slmmer?" 1T suppose 50, bit it really seems rstless. There's good deal Of scandal right around home just now"
 
 AN OLD FAvoRITE Iconoolastic times, ween,
 Arc very sad.
 It is sn age since havs seen
 A liver pad.
 QUITE DIFFERENT "Yah!"
 "What's the matter boy7'' 1T hate to turn the durned old grind stone"
 ''You ain't turning this durred old grondstone, son; you're just crank.ng 1t up.'
 CAN'T BE ESCAPED ''What do you mean by the hand of doom?"
 ''It's the hand that rings your door bell whsn you're alone in the flat and just starting to take bath.'
 QUITE so What are tho rounds in the ladder of fame?"
 ''It all depends To an actor, for instance, they are rounds of applause.
 SAME SENSATION ''Were you ever surrounded by woives?''
 ''No; but used to open the dining room doors at summer hotel.''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

The most eminent autho on cancer died of that dread disease few months ago; and recently the pioneer operator for appendicitis died from the shock of his own invention. How strangely fate mocks mans best endeavor at times!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

We do not believe ''Uncle Joe" said 1T do not have the slightest intention of giving up my job before die." as he has been quoted We think the speaker appreciates the fact that we may havs a democratic house of repre- scntatives some time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

Ths Houston Post need not think it is getting anywhere insisting that Governor Jelks'' is it and proper rhyme for "Elks.'' Reasoning by an- alogy, with the big dictionary for au- thority, "Jelks" is pronounced ''yoks," anyhow.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

Dr. Lyman Abbott should be glad he contracted only to pay Mir. Roose. vslt S1 per word for his literary contri- buttons, and not S1 per slain wild ami nal. That is, of course, if the jungle stories reaching us are to be believed.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

John A Johnson looms large on the democratic horizon. Perhaps that Is why a few shafts are beginning to fly his way from the hands of some of his own party leaders.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

A chemist has discovered a riethod whereby the intoxicating properties of whisky may all be removed. If that also gets rid of the subsequent head. ache, it would seem to be pretty good thing.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-29

If you expect to get the original Car bolized Witch Hazel Salve, you must be sure it is Dewitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It is good for cuts, burns and bruises, and is especially good for piles. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Pal ace Pharmacy and United Drug Co.