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The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

to injure our city by destroying it's reputation as especially fitted to become the abode of all who appre- ciate good health as well as beauti. full surroundings,
 Mena has had several shocks in it's history, but none has more surprised it's people than the droves of mosqui- toes which came upon it last summer with scarcely preliminary hint. True, the breeding places were, generally, quickly discovered, and by the energetic course of Mayor Davis and others, the breeding of the pests was alrrost stopped and the nuisance in a large measure abated. This year the health board proposes to take time by the fore lock and make an effort to stop the trouble before it begins. This will mean much labor, and will, in addi- tion, require the cooperation of the citizens of Mena.
 The board also proposes to recom- mend ordinances against the filthy habit so common of splitting on the sidewalk. This is the rule in most cities, and is rigidly enforced Mena has miles of the finest, cleanest walks known, and it should be the pride of every citizen to keep them clean, to say nothing of preventing the spread of deadly germs to en. danger health and life.
 Let us all help the health board tc help us-and Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
"Dreams:" the Compelling Force of the Young, the Staying of the
 Middle-Aged.


 "The world is ruled by dreams, says the Poet in the interpreters House" in the May American Maga- zine. He says;
 The world would go to pieces without it's dreams. It is all that holds any one of us to the grlndstone -all that forces us to support the chain of convention and the burden we call duty. Somehow there has come into us a vision of thing we might do or belt may be the pie ture of trivial or fantastic thing. But it is what we live up to. My six-year-old youngster is today llv- ing up to his dream of being a po- liceman some day. He walks straighter, strides longer because of it and he loves to pilot his mother across the road and to hold up his hand and see the coachman stop the horses to please him. Four years from now he'll dream of football captaincy and try to live to it. Eight years from now, of college honors perhaps, and who can tell of what he will dream at twenty-one? All l know is that of what he dreams then depends his hearts content through life.
 T count on the ideal of woman Illness his sister is forming to keep her straight through life. It is all that saves women in my judgment vision that pulls them back as they are stepping over the precipice- thac impels thousands of them to climb back after they have stepped over. Dreams rule us. They are the compelling force of the young, the staying force of the middle-aged. Dull them and life dulls with them. Take them from us and we are sell dom plodding beasts"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
EVERYBODY ENjolNEo.
A Sweeping Order in Missouri Pas
 senger Rate Cases.

Kansas City, Apr. 25.-The railroads of Missouri obtained still another fed eral court weapon this morning for uso in the controversy with the state over passenger rates. Judge JohR r, Philips, at the solicitation of Frank Hagerman, special counsel fbf 16 Tall roads in the rate litigation, issued a sweeping injunction this morning that absolutely ties the hands of every off cial and every private citizen in the regulating of railroad rates. Any such attempt will constitute contempt Of the federal court If the state decides to oppose it. Missouri may witness 8 federal and state court clash such as North Carolina underwent The di- rect effect of the Philips order Is to iissolve the injunction against the railroads pending in the circuit court of st. Louis,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Two Preventives Against Moths.

Take one-fourth of an ounce each of ground cloves and caraway seed, one ounce of dried common salt, one half pound of lavender flowers free from the stalk, and one-half ounce each of dried thyme and mint. Mix well together, and put in cambric or silk bags. These scent bags, if placed among clothes, will preserve them from moths and give them a pleasant odor.
 If you are troubled with moths in the house, try putting plotting paper well saturated with turpentine in the drawers, among thefurs and bedclothes, or wherever there is any danger of the moths working their depredations; it can even be put along the edges of carpets. Tur- pentine is the best preventive of moths l have ever discovered. .- Home Companion for May.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
A Timely Suggestion.

If Little Rock wants great uni versity, let her offer as big bonus as Fayetteville has paid for the state university and there are educational men in the country who will estab- fish one there. That would look more enterprising and certainly show a more laudable spirit than to try and rob Fayetteville of that which, by right and equity, belongs to her for all time. Hot Springs News. A timely suggestion. but it will not be followed by the city to whom it is made. The impression prevails at Little Rock that she is the state, consequently should have everything of a public nature that appears in sight. The only reason she did not put in for all four of the agricultural schools is a srarcity of arabic land in her immediate vicini- ty.-Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
GUMPTl0N ON THE FARM.
LFarm Journal.

AfaIH JoufhAtl
 The man behind the hoe is more important than the man behind the gun.
 It is the farmer that keeps things stirred up that raises the biggest crops.
 It's a sign of hard year for the family when the wife carries the stove and the husband the pipe.
 Some men marry girl because she is great talker. Better get a talking machine; you can stop it when you get tired.
 Don't leave an axst icking where some one will fall on it, or stick scythes, hatchets or tools overhead to fall and hurt some one.
 Plant trees. plant flowers, plant roses, plant smiles, plant good deeds every day, and above all plant the feet in the way of right doing.
 Farmers, do not be discouraged by failure, the sun is on our side We are promised a saed-time and harvest while the world remaineth. Keep the rounds of the ladder all good and stout. When you get to trimming fruit trees or hunting
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

image of God and that he IS the son of God, and therefore with q dual nature. If man had only physical powers. why has he acquired domlr- ion over all material things! why is it that he has acquired dominion over all material things and reached out into the heavens? These ac- quirements but prove that man m his knowledge and powers receives his gifts through his divine orlgln, enabling him to fill all space and De- come one with the God of nature. Therefore his power of mind IS i'm itless, and by education, ranges the utmost regions of time ana space, and looking us from natures my, forms and moods to natures God man finds his fairest happiness.
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
(Atchison Globe.)


 Eating too much is far more likely to give you headache than think ing too much.
 A disagreeable man always acts su- perior. That is one of his ways of being disagreeable.
 A church girl who has beau who is generous with his money is re- garded as pudding by the finance committee.
 It greatly surprises young people to learn that anyone hates them. IL is an equal surprise to the old to learn that someone likes them.
 A school teacher said to one of her pupil: Tommy, why are you scratching your head !? Because, " replied the boy, ''none of the other kids knows where it itches."
 If a woman doesn't weigh more than 80 pounds she is pretty apt to be her husband boss. Alittle wom- an is good like a pepper box; larg- CT women have more of the -su gar bowl quality.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Other People as a Guide.

Many people are brought up to
 think that whatever their parents
 think is right and that no other way IS to be thought of. Especially is
 this true in regard to creeds and re-
 ligions. There are now about $50 separate and distinct forms of relip- ion, and each has many adherents
 All claim to be right, and claim also to prove their rights and merits. They are radical in their views and doctrines, and range from a belief m an actual place of torment for lost souls, to no place of torment
 and some teach that we are punished for our sins in this world. The an- cient Druids worshipped the sun as the source of light and power. and their upright and sober lives brought them peace and happiness. Today we are beset with doubts and fears and many change their forms of worship with each succeeding year
 The evident unrest among people who think for themselves is very ap- parent. Truth for many seems hid den in a well We were told lono years ago that man was made in the
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
THE TURKISH REVOLUTION.

Away over there in Turkey they are having a terrible time. While the Turks are still murdering whole communities of Armenians merely''as a diversion, few thousands of the faithful have passed beyond"--- never mind whereby fighting among themselves as to whether the "sich man of Europe" is to remain absolute autocrat over his people or not. And. the decision to date is that the sultan will cease to be the sultan in the old sense.
 All of this is very trying on the sultan and a few of his subjects, probably jars the Turkish nation, and even worries some of it's neigh bors, but it is mighty small affair in America---not nearly so important as the wheat corner or the price of cotton.
 In this big world all humanity is supposed to be akln and is, in some degree. But the record of the "un- speakable Turk" in past generations has been such that it would be hard so develop the sympathies of a brother in his troubles.
 The Turkish nation may be saved, may even gain the standing and re- spect of the better world of today, but the young Turk leaders have much work to do.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
DEAD IN TOPEKA FIRE TRAP
Four Persons Killed and Four lnJu'eo
 in Hotel.

Toneka. Apr. 25.-Four men wers Killed and three men and woih@. were injured in a fire in the Centra. hotel, 526 Kansas avenue, aDou. o,clock this morning. It was only a two-story building, but probably ", was the worst fire trap in Topeka. The a,,ests in four rooms had practically m chance to escape. The dead are: ..
 I w Erickson, real estate dealer Clay Center, Kan.
 Louis stratton, dishwasher, Humes- Vile, Mo.
 Walter L. sippy, chemist, Belle Plaine, Kan.
 Benjamin sippy, student. BeHe p,aine. Kan. The injured
 T. w. Brown, travelling salesman Kansas City, bruised from 3umping; Miss Vine Rost Topeka, hands burned George Goodrich, fireman, hands bufnei F. L. Campbell, proprietor oi the hotel, overcome by smoke.
 The fire started from the electric wiring Tn the rear Ol the " on the lower floor Charles Summers the night cook, discovered 1t. He called to the night clerk, James Hal ley, and told him of the fire. Haley turned In the fire alarm and then foi lowed Summers upstairs to awaken the guests. Each guest was told to get out at onco. Those who did not stor to dress escaped easily. Those who attempted to put On the first article ol elethlng were lost Apparently.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Rational Brevities.
DayIdson.l

The best worship is a profound respect for, faith in, and strict com pliance with Gods law-active serv- ice.
 Like ideals and equals, or nearly so, intellects constitute a chain that binds two persons together as friends for life.
 We materially strengthen charac ter and gain our abnormal poise every time we properly meet and dispose of small difficulties.
 Always bear in mind that a man who speakes evil of others to you habitually, will likely go to others with evil words concerning you.
 Any thought which holds us in anticipation or regret flinders our realization of. and enjoyment of present good or pleasant feelings.
 Death in itself brings us nothing: It is only an incident in life, a chemi- cal change which puts on imrnortali- ty, an inponderable form in which we live untrafnmelled.
 As our nerves are jared and made to jingle when we strike an object that is harder than the tool in the hand so when we direct an unkind thought on another it often rebounds and hurts us more than the other fellow.
 Unassuming faithfulness in exc cutting whatever one undertakes Is a most valuable characteristic. When your contract is signed or agreement reached, strike al once on the job or get busy with necessary prelimina- ries without pretensions.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
HELP KEEP MENA CLEAN

The cleanliness of Mena is dear to the heart of every good citizen. and anyone who puts anything in the way of g movement to make and keep 1t so, is not acting the part of good citizen.
 All of which means that we-all of us should cooperate with our new board of health in its efforts to prevent every kind of uneleanliness. whether it be of kind that merely our streets and alleys ana lots untldy, or the worse kind which jeopardizes the health and Ilfe ot our people, and would tend
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
WHEAT CORNER AND TARIFF.

(From Warrington Correspondents
 Washington, D. c. April 2e.---The wheat corner that has just been es- tablished in Chicago by Mir. Patten has called attention to the fact that the consumers of this country are entirely at the mercy of our huge capitalist spectators. Our con- gressmen in Washington are giving this matter serious consideration for lit is admitted to be critical state of affairs, when handful of capi- talists can corner the wheat of the country and shove the price up to an unreasonable figure, thereby rob ping the millions of people of this country. However, the remedy is a very simple one. We have a tariff of 25 cents per bushel on wheat i'm ported in this country. That tariff does not benefit all of the farmers of the country so much as 10 cents per year, and without that tariff the great wheat corner that has been formed would be impossible for the reason that as soon as the wheat reached a high figure. there would a tremendous importing of wheat from Canada and Argentina, which would render it impossible to raise the price of wheat without corner ing the wheat of the whole world.
 The only thing that Congress is being urged to do in this matter is to remove the tariff on wheat. This is one of the best illustrations of the evils of high tariff because in these times the formation of pools is So common, and there is no telling when one article of necessity will be cornering and thus compel the con sumer to pay an exorbitant price.
 The income tax feature of the new tariff bill has caused quite a row among congressman and senators. There is no earthly reason why the great fortunes that are beng built up at the expense of the people should not be made to pay their just share of taxation, and nobody has ever disputed the. justness of this tax. The senate especially is afraid of this question. Heretofore the senate has been the great defender of the millionaires, but these senators are hearing from their constituents in no uncertain terms concerning the desirability of an income tax and great many senators have been given to understand that un- less they support an income tax they will remain at home after the next election. There has never been a time in the history of this country when the people were so free to ex- press their wishes to the senators and representatives in Congress as at the present time and this is an exceedingly wise thing for them to keep up. for unless they watch their senators and congressman they are not likely to be we'll represented or have their wishes carried into law
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.
 Notice is hereby gi ven that In pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the ChaUcery court of Polk county, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A. D., 1909, in a certain cause (No. 47S) then pending therein between John Thompson, complainant, and Fannie Mobley and H. c. Mobley, de- fendants, the undersigned, as commis- sioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or en- trance of tbe county court house in which said court is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Satur- day, the 22nd day of May, A. ID. 1909, the following described real es- tate, to-wit:
 Lots 10 and II, South of Range B" in Power's and Thayer's sub division of Mena, Ark, in Polk coun- ty, Ark.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being re- talned on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 22nd day of April, A. D., 1908.
 H. J. Green,
 Commissioner In Chapcery,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
now's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for case of catRrrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. .J. CHENEY&CO. Toiedo,O We, the undersigned, have known f. Cheney for the last l5 years. and believe him obligations made uv ris nrin.
 Waidng. Kinnat & Marvin.
 Wholesale Dfuggistsl Toledo, Q. HaiPs Uatarrh Cure Is taken Inter hally acting directly upon the bloUd and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
 Ed. CHENEY & CO, ToiedoO. Soldby all Druggists, Toe Take Hall Family Pills for constipation.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Saloon Men to Pay Damages.

Iona. Mich. Apr 25.-Damage suits against Six saloon keepers of Portland ended today when the saloon men agreed to pay the plaintiff. John w. Miller, a minor. and his two sisters. sI.G00 The children's father. while intoxicated. killed his wife.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Aaaln wheat Goes Down.

Chicago, Apr. 25.--A renewal of ex. reme weakness in English wheat mar kets this morning caused fresh out break of liquidation in the market nere and prices dropped three to four cents bushel, July wheat selling as low as SLOT and the May down to $1.1S.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
Those Oklahoma bank robbers are

Those Oklahoma bank robbers are nothing if not original. A few months ago they used an auto mobile and raced from town to town. robbing banks as they went, Recently they probably found roads not satisfactory for motoring, and equipped handcal with sails, making express train speed on the railroads. A little too much wind, a little too much speed, wrecked the last flyer" but the robbers escaped and probably now are plan ming the next raid in a flying ma chine.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
 RELIEVE TIE VERY POOR

Occasionally situation is found that drives home with irresistible force the idea that the income tax and a graduated income tax where by the larger the income the greater Ehe per cent to be paid is worthy
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

Crazy Snake evidently is not liv- ng up to his name. He selected a good time of year to go fishing, and if he is not catching them he is not being caught.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOkEST--Notice is hereby given that the lands described below, em- bracin9 60 acres within the Arkansas Nation al Forest, Arkansas, will be subject 10 settle ment and entry under the provisions of the homestead laws of the nited States and the act Of June II, 1906 GA Stat, 2s3l at the Unit ed states land office at Camden. Ark, on June II, 1903. Any settler who was actually and i'm good faith claiming any Of said lands Tor agricultural purposes prior to January l.
 l8J6 and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the applications of the per sons mentioned below, who have a prefer encc fight subject to the prior right Of any such settler, provided such settler or appli
 cant IS qualified to make homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to June Il. 1905, on which date the lands will be subject Co settlement and entry by any qual- ined person The lands are as follows: The Sl3 of SEl4 SWt4, the SM of Nb Of SEL Of SW,3 the. N4 of sMA ofSE4 the Nl5 ofSH of SWk4 Of SEl4, sec. l5, r Tl S., R. s2 w., 5tii T. M, listed upon the application of r. II
 Wills, oi Mountain Fork, Ark. S. " Proud ht, Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Office. Approved March D. 1909 Frank Pierce, First Assistant Secretary of the In-
 tIioF' \ pr. G, 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

The Arkansas legislature seems to forget that one of the strongest blanks in the Democratic state plat form was for the winding up of the notorious and disgraceful convict lease system. perhaps the desire to discredit the governor has been stronger than regard for promises to the people of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29
CoMMIsSLONER,S sALE.


 Notice is hereby given that in pur. suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Polk county, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A. D., 1909, in certain cause lNo. 4S2) then pending therein between John Thompson, complainant, and Robert l.. Harkins and Georgia Har- kins, defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public yendue to the high- est bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the county court house in which said court is held in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 22nd day of May, A. D., 1909, the following described real estate, to-wit: {: West 75 feet off the west side of Lot No. ,, Block No. 2, Olmestead's sub division of Lot No. 9, Eureka addi- tion to the town of Mena, Polk coun- ty, Ark.
 Terms of Sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 22nd day of April, A. D., 1909
 H. J. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

The peach trees on all the high lands of Polk county are full of fruit. and unless an unusual condi- tion arises there will be a nice crop. The apple crop promises to be good all over the county, farmers are put ting in more crops than ever before in the history of the county. This indicates but one thing prosperity.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-29

Out in Ada, Ok, a plot that brought about the hanging of four suspected murderers was matched in the Commercial club rooms of that place. Perhaps out there the Commercial club had nothing else to do, but that excuse would hardly hold water in Mena.