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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
BILLIARDS DRIVE
 ARKANSANS SOUTH
Game Between University of Arkansas and University of Chicago Is
 Called Off and Eastern
 Trip Abandoned. i,

Chicago, May l l-Much disap- polutmeat was felt today when the blizzard forced the abandon ment of the baseball game be. tween the University of Arkansas and the University of Chicago.
 Hugo Bezedek, an old Maroon fullback and infielder, has coach ed the Arkansas team, which is very strong and evenly balanced, and snappy contest was expect ed. Indiana and Illinois univer- si ties have both met and defeated the Arkansas visitors, but 1t re- quired their best efforts. The Maroons expected grueiling contest and the team had been shifted around to make the best showing.
 The fierce storm which ragged all day put an end to all plans. Because of the adverse weather. the Arkansas team has cancelled many of it's northern engage ments. The team had intended going into Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan and contemplated a tour of the eastern universities. Many of the men are suffering with colds, and with no opportu- nity to practice they do not feel that they could do themselves justice. Consequently all plans were changed today and the team will return south, playing such games as it can arrange on short notice.
 Coacb Bezedek said tonight he had no schedule of games, as none had been definitely ar ranged since the hasty change iu plans.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
COTTON SALVAGE
 TRUST BLOWS UP
Combine Organized to Beat Insurance Companies Gets Tangled Up
 in It's Own
 Web.

Little Rock, May 3.-A ,minia- ture trust formed for the purpose of securing the salvage of the St. Louis Cotton Compress Company from the recent conflagration which destroyed several thousand bales of cotton, exploded last week in such a manner that the insurance companies received a very high price for the cotton. As soon as the news of tue fire was spread broadcast, dozen or more prospective buyers hasteued to Little Rock. Once in the city, instead of going into competition with one another, genius or the crowd organized all the prospec tive buyers into a combine to of- fer only certain amount for the cotton, thus forcing the insurance companies to sell at their figure, then the combine sell the cotton for its real value and divide the profits. The $4,0OO offered by the combine was rejected, and for several days the deal went along as the combine anticipated, but one member made the mistake of being seen in company with one of the adjusters, and this caused another to fear he was being double crossed, so he secured an option on the cotton at the insur- ance company price, nearly double the figure asked. The combine then blew up and another lot of cotton was sold at the top figure, the insurance companies realizing about $l1, ,000 out of the deal, when the combine figured 1t would brlug only about $4,000 all together. Some of those here bidding on the cotton are said to be regulars at this game. and never have any intention of pur- chasing the cotton, simply com ing along to organize combines to purchase salvage cotton and sharing in the division of the profits without having to invest cent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
HAL NORWOOD
 CHIEF ATTORNEY
Selected Over Opposition of Friends of Governor Donaghey-Hou Passes Bill to Protect
 Young Girls.

Little Rock, May 3.-The sem ate had hot time over the bill providing for $I50, coo con ttngent fund in connection with the completion of the state cap litol. An amendment was pro- Iposed making Hal Norwood chief attorney in connection with the adjustment of claims between the state and the contractors, instead of allowing the governor to appoint such attorneys. 1t brought out bitter fight be- tween political friends and op- pouents of the governor, but ended in the adoption of the amendment in committee of the whole.
 Snider introduced a per diem bill, carrying S25,000, iu the house this morning., making the third for the session, with total of Sl55,000 as the cost of the session.
 The resolution by Parks and Going. relative to the report of special counsel in the rate llti- gation, and in reply to counsel as 10 whether or not the state should accept the rate adjust meut and suspend litigation in the injunction case for one year was unanimously passed by the house this morning, lnstructing counsel to use their own discre- tion as to accepting the same.
 The house also passed the bill by Rowe, for the protecting of girls under Is years of age, and placing a penal sentence of ? to 20 years on persons convicted of enticing such girls into houses of ill-fame.
 It also passed the pistol-toting bill by Hamilton of Ouachita, radically amending the present law so as to place on the defend ant, instead of on the state, the burden of proving the kind of pistol carried. Defendant must prove it was of the army and navy type.
 Senate bill reducing the mini mum population limit for cities of the second class from 2,500 te 1000 was passed.
 Also the Dulaney bill creating state geological commission and appropriatipg S5, 900 for survey of the clays, water power, slate, etc.
 The house indefinitely postpon- ed the Thompson bill carrying $33S,000 tor the completion of the state capitol.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
5000 BOYS GROWING CORN
fiity Counties Are Organizsd and
 Prizes Will Be Awarded

Little Rock, May 1.-The State F ipcatioual Department reports that The work for the Boys Corn Clubs and Corn Growing Con. tests in Arkansas has progressed steadily and satisfactorily since It's inciplency the first of the year. The state committee has carefully followed up the cam paign and 1t is repc rtel that nearly 5000 boys have planted corn in the state under the ger eral directions of the state con- mittee. Fifty counties have been thoroughly organized with coun- ty mittees, who are super vlsing the organization in each county, arranging for the county contests and prizes, place and time ot exhibition.
 The lime for further enrol!- ment has about expired, and the question of arranging tEe county prizes and contests is being agi- tated very successfully. In many counties all these details have been arranged and an active campaign is being inaugurated.
 Following the various county exhibitions and contests there will be the state contest, the plans for which are now being considered by the state commit tee. Then, in turn, will come the national corn contest.
 Prof. Martin Nelson of the University of Arkansas, who has been member of the state com- mittee, has been appointed the Arkansas representative of tue National Corn Exposition and has withdrawn from tue state com nittee in favor of Prot. Rufus I. Nelson, also of the University of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
DECORATION DAY
Large Crowds h Little Rock Cover Graves of Confederate Soldiers
 With Beautiful Flawers.

Little Rock, May 3.-Flowers iu profusion were yesterday af- ternoon sprinkled over the graves in the Confederate cemetery. The regular annual decoration services were said al the ceme- tery. The services were made all the more impressive by the presence of the gray uniformed inmates of the Confederate Home. The Omar K. Weaver Camp uf Confederate Veterans had charge of the ceremonies, but was as sisted by the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery. The day being beautiful one, hundreds at tended the services, carrying many baskets of flowers with which to decorate the graves of the Southland's dead. All the veterans were in uniform. The memorial address was delivered by Rev. T. F. Sharp, of the First Methodist church.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
HOLLY SPRINGS DECORATION.
Religious Services, Addresses ard Songs
 Made Up a Good Program.

To the Editor of The Star:
 Permit me to say few words about the decoration exercises held at Holly Springs last Sunday.
 expected but a small crowd, but was surprised to find large attend ance. perhaps because of the prepa- rations to build a new church house. The material is on the ground. Services were opened with prayer by Hardie Jones, which deep'y touched the hearts of the hearers.
 ]. D. Yell, Esq, made lengthy address. He pointed to the care of the graves of our loved ones as a proof that we are progressive peo- plea people that go on while others stand still. He spoke of our fore fathers who came across the sea and settled in America, where they met the beasts of the forests and the red men, and of how they struggled that today we could have free speech and liberty. He approved the strewing of flowers on the graves of the de- parted ones that all could see they and their noble deeds were not for gotten, but said we should not stop at that, but should so live as to give the rising generation reason to re- we're our memory. He said we all were building character to honor or dishonor our ancestors, and plead for the upright, clean life.
 The singing by the choir was fine as also were the recitations. The little girls were beautiful and it they seemed to knew how to touch the hearts of the audience.
 When was boy the trees in this cemetery were small. Now they are giants. There is said to be a huge oak tree now growing on the grave of man buried forty-seven years ago.
 A good dinner cooked by the ladies of the neighborhood was served after the exercises. Later quite a number of young people went over to Owens chapel to practice for the exercises to be held there next Sun- day, where all are invited to come and enjoy themselves.
 P. M. White.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
The r,ost Common of Suffering

Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease, for the reason that it is the most common of all ills, and 1t is certainly gratify- ing to sufferers to know that Cham herlain's Liniment will afford relief, and make rest and sleep possible. In 'nany cases the relief f.om pain, which is at first temporary, has be- come permanent, while in old people snbisct to chronic rheumatism, often brought on by dampness or changes m the weather, permanent cure can. nor be expected; the relief from pain which this liniment affords is alone worth many times its cost. 2o and < cent sizes for sale by Jackson Drug Co., and all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
REAPNG BENEFIT
From the Exper ence of Mena
 Pe0ple.

We are fortunate indeed to |poht by the experience of our |nelgnbors. The public utteranccs Iof Mena residents on the fol low- |lng subject will interest and ben |cht thousands of our readers. Read tEisstatement. 'TIsemphatic Eand convincing. No better proof Scan be had
 J. E. Dickerson, De Queen Eotreet, Mena, Ark, says: "For |seyeral years I suffered from kld- *ney disease in severe form. About a year ago | began to have &a lameness and soreness m my Eback ana across my kidneys, #whlch at times prevented me rom working. I he kidney sc #cretlons were frequent ln passage, #contalned q sediment and were atlended by a burning sensation Mhen being voided On the ad- F zee ot friend 1 procured a box #oi Deans Kidney Pills at the
 falace Drug Co.,, aod soon re eelyed relief. Two or three SpoNes completely cured me, and
 therefore advise the use ol '#l loans Kidney Pills to other
 Kidney sufferers.
 For sale by all dealers. Price
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Arrested. she Took Her Life.

Wichita, Kan, May ..-Mrs. Helen Yarbough, who Is supposed to have lived near Springfield, Mo. and has been sought by detectives since April l5, when she is said to have murdered John Bullette, a wealthy Indian, in rooming house in Claremore, ok. killed herself here. She took strych nine after she had been arrested by detectives.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Card of Thanks.

I desire to extend my sincere thanks to my friends whose kind assistance enabled me to win the $l0O premium offered by The Star in it's subscription-getting contest. Essie Brewer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

lioarseness, bronchitis and other sr,r1ae sFafe troubles are quickly cured by o5ey,s Honey and Tar as it soothes < Inu heals the iniamed throat and Pronehlai tubes and the most obstinate $pugn disappears. Insist on having
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 eold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
rrlnIe Lxnchlna h Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex. May 1.-A mob Iynched three negroes early today at Marshall, Tex. The negroes had killed deputy sheriff.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14
An Ideal Watering Trough.

are placed next to the concrete. The
following plan then should be fol
lowed:
The outside dimensions are: Length.
8 feet; width, 8 feet; height, 2.5 feet.
The lumber for the form must be
cut to accord with these measure
ments. At the corners of the mold
and also along the upper edges of the
uppermost planks triangular pieces of
wood must be placed sc as to avoid
any sharp corners when the trough
is completed. This provision prevents
the chipping Of the corners, so com
mon to sharp angular cement work.
When the mold is in place, the sides
should be reinforced by two or three
pieces of 2X+ inch upr.Shts at equi-
distant intervals. These uprightS
should then be strongly bracod to pre-
vent bulging out Of the concrete while
it is being tampcd into compactness.
A brace at each end OF the form VIII
he also necessary. This form is
erected directly owe tho cObbie stone
or grout foundation. When the mold
is in position the concrete mixture
consisting Of one part cement, two
parts clean sand and four parts fine
grave! is shovelcd in and tamped
down we'll in layers Of at least six
inches in thickness until the mold
is half full. vt this point in the
operation the inside form must be
placed for providing the water holding
space.
This inside form is also made OF
lumber planed on n side and On
both edges with the smooth side out.
The part Of the mold should be made
strong so as to resist inward pres
sure when the walls of the trough are
being shaped. The core mold should
have the following top dimensions:
Length, s feet; width, , feet; vertical
dcDth. 1.25 Get or 10 inches. Bottom
measurements: Length, I feet; width,
II inches. Thus it is seen that the
mold has dimensions providing for a
G-iEch interior slope from the top OF
the trough to the bottom. These slOp,
ing walls are to guard against rup
tire in case water should freeze il
the holder during cold weather
This interior mold mast be fixed
carefully in such a position that it
upper edges will he just six inches
from the top edges of the outside
form. Cross pieces are nailed across
the entire width Of the form to hcll
tie iIne" form in position. The &c
ment concrete may now lie filled int
the spaces between the wall OF the
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14
DETAILED PLANS FOR A
GOOD CONCRETE TROUGH
Farmer Can Construct Watering Place for Livestock
by Following Instructions Given Below
By H. S. Chamberlain.

A good watering trough is one of
the necessities on every farm. The
best of wooden troughs are good
for only a comparatively few years at
the farthest and the steel trOughs,
even though galvanized, will in time
rust through and become worthless.
The ideal trough is II that is al
ways in good shape and Il that does
not rot away like wood o rust away
like steel. Such a farm necessity can
be very readily constructed OF con-
crete just as many other necessities
and cOnveniences in the economy Of
the farm may be, says a writer IN the
Farmers Review. The main feature
of a concrete watering trough is it's
durability, a point that appeals to al!
farmers.
Herewith is given d plan for
making a durable and satisfactory
concrete Watering trough, The first
essential in building such a
water holder for the use of live stock
is a suitable foundation. An eXcava-
ton of at least three feet in depth
and a little larger in are than the
dimensions of the trough is needed t.
prevent heaving of the structure by
frost in the winter. This opening is
then filled with cObble stones or grout,
pounded into place by e of a
heavy block of wood. Upon this
strong setting the concrete trough is
20 be placed.
The next step in the process is
making the mold for the trough. Only
good stout planks, free from knots
and planed on one side and on both
edges, should be used for this pur-
pose. The smooth sides of the planks
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14
Spinach Easy to Cu!t;vste.-Spir

Spinach Easy to Cu!t;vste.-Spin
ach is a frst-rate fall or spring crop,
only suitable as a cool weather vego-
table. 1t is very easy to cultivate,
but if YOU would succeed YOU must
have a fine seed bed AMI rich soil.
1t Will not come up if you do not, and
it is a great lea! more work to gather
a load where the crop is small. Ram
part growth is needed in order to
have the best produce. Two hundred
barrels an acre is an ordinary crop.
One hoeing is enough. Sow in rows
about one foot apart about August
and continue as the ground is vacant
until the middle of September.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

molds and carefully tampcd into
q compact mass. The top of the o
crete wall may be finished off with
a layer l inch thick from a mixture
of | part cement and ] part sand and
slnOothed off with a troWel. This will
give a harder coating to the upper
surface of the wall. The form is left
in place for at least five days, to al.
low the concrete to set perfectly.
When hardening is an assured fact,
carefully remove the molds and you
will have a watering trough that will
last for centuries, provided the work
has been done well.
The measurements OF the trough IS
completed will be on the outside 9X3X
20 feet, and on the inside at the top
Sx2 feet, and at the bottom XXI feet,
with a vertical depth of - inches,
the capacity nearly so gallons.
a convenient arrangement for
complying the water out of the trough
can easily be placed in position while
building the water receptacle. Sc
/ cure a three-foot section Of lead pipe
having a bore of II inch and bend
it so that there will be an angle Of g
little more than SO degrees between
the two parts, II part being about
two feet long. In constructing the
base this pipe is embedded in the
concrete at a convenient place so tina.
the long end Of the same projects
about six inches beyond the walls Of
the trough. Allow the shorter end to
project an inch above the bottom of
the trough. Have a are that the
lower end of the pipe is severa!
inches lower than the bend OF the
pipe SO as to insure the perfect
The concrete hardening around the
pipe will make the union Of the two
water tight. After the concrete has
set the projecting end Of the pipe in
the trough nay be cut off near the
bottom surface of the trough and
then the bore may be slightly n
larged by means of a wooden cone
The edges of the pipe should be fiat
tened down with a hammer to let the
water flow out more readily. a wood.
en- plug is inserted in the open end
of the pipe in the bottom of the wa
ter holder to retain the water. The
water from this outlet should be led
away through a special drain tile. This
precaution is imperative if the trough
is to be properly cared for.
The dimensions of the herein de
scribed trough may be cut down OF
added to, to suit the wishes and de
mands of the farmer thinking of con
structing this farm necessity.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14
Rye Cu!tivation.--ilEe left on SrOur,

Rye Cu!tivation.-Rye left on ground
as narrowed winters better than that
on land that has been smoOthed Over
The rouohness Of the ground protects
the crop from high winds. This plan
is also a cood protection for newly
seeded grass. lii seeding grass al
way; niant about a peek Of oats to tie
acre. The oats STOW faster than tie
Grass seed and have more top when
bad freezing weather ccmes This
rr1tact3 the more tender grass shoots.
1t also makes a mulch n the spriu.
@.u protects TIE tender roots.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14
PAINT & YEAR..
No One Wants to Do It, But Some
Paint vii Wear No Longer.

When you have a job of painting
done you don't expect to have it done
over again very oOn But to make
a lasting, job, several things must be
taken into cOnsideration-the proper
time to paint-the condition of the sur
face-the kind of materials to use, etc.
All these matters are fully covered in
the specifications which can be had free
by writing National Lead Company,
1902 Trinity Building, New York,
and asking for Uouseowner's Paint
ing Outfit No. 40. The outfit also in
cludcs a book Of color schemes for
both interior and exterior painting,
and a simple instrument for detecting
adulteratiOn in the paint materials.
The outfit will solve many painting
problems for every houseowner.
Meantime while buying paint see that
every white lead key bears the famous
Dutch Boy Painter trademark, which
is an absolute guarantee of purity and
quality. If your paint dealer cannot
supply you National Lead Company
will see that some one else will.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

A man can't be as wise all Of th~
time as a woman is some Of the tia
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

Pain and swelling seldom indicate in
ternal organic trouble. They are usually
the result of local cold or inflammation
which can be quickly removed by a little
Hamlins Wizard Oil. Try and see.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

WE 4 lO-11c FOR COWHlDES.
High price for furs and sell leather cheap
N. W. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis. MINI
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

Foreign Crop Conditions.-The back
w%ardness of spring blowing and SOW
ing is the dominant and almost uni
versal characteristic of current reports
concerning the growing crops in Eu-
rope. The long and rather sever win
ter continued we'll into March. The
first half of the month was character
lied by snowfalls in all but the most
southern parts of the continent. and
it was not until practically the middle
of the month that the snow cover dis
appeared. The success with which the
autumn-sOWn crops survived the win
ter is still a matter Of speculation and
of widely divergent views. 1t seems
reasonably clear that in the western
countries the crops Wintered unusually
we'll. There has been, it is true. con.
siderable fear that the Attenuation of
frost and thaW III France two months
ago vii! nCCGssitate more or less re
sowing, but even there losses have
been by no means abnormal, while in
Great Britain the outlook 70" wheat is
exceptionally bright. In central Ell
rope the prospects OF the winter crops
are not satisfactory. Severe weather
and the heavy snowfall Of March not
only delayed spring ploWiEG and seed.
ing, but affected adversely the autumn
own crops.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

WE l. CREAM GET OUR PRICE
Miller e. Holmes. st. Paul. MINI.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

No church wins men when it seeks
to work them.