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The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
COMMON MISUSE OF WORDS
Modern Writers, in Striving for Ef- feet, pispiease the Lover of
 Good English.

Those who find a never-erding pleasure in reading the works of Gold smith. Addison, 'Rollicking Dick" Steele and our own genial Irving must suffer something like literary nausea In turning over the pages of some modern newspapers in quest of news. Why should the society editor insist hat wedding occurred" instead of taking place? But this abuse of the word seems venial when we turn to the sporting page and find that every went recorded from a dog fight to running race is classy" It may be assumed by some critics thet this word flashed upon the sporting fra ternity as great prize through the revival of the Olympic games. Greek authors wrote books now known as classics. and by the same token their athletic games obtained like desig- nation. But why should a prizefight be called "classy?" Probably the word Is a slangy equivalent of high class At any rate. it is as illegiti- mate and offensive as "brainy."
 put lHS OueHuiHS ib not cOnHne0 to the editors of sporting pages To go through the catalogue of misused words would far exceed the limits of any editorial article. Yet one can hardly leave the subject without re- cording q solemn protest against the phrase armed with a warrant" or the aeronaut who 'negotiates trip" around the aerodrome And one would like to add that 'ipaugurate." which means to induct in office. does not happily characterize the running of new railroad train Or the opening sale of autumn millinery.
 The colleges of America are deing good work in their departments of English literature to prevent the wan ton misuse and abuse of our magnifi
 cent language, but the education should begin in our grammar schools. where the great majority of our chil- dren receive their only education.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Cures Blood. Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure. thin, diseased, hot or full of humors. if you have blood poison. cancer, eating sores. scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimp'y skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skln disease. take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal. aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta, Ga B. B. B. IS es' pecialIy advised for chronic, deeF seated cases of blood or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by w. c. Vandiyer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
GREAT PRODUCTION OF SALT
Twenty-Five Million Barrels of This Indispensable Condiment Made
 In America Last Year.

There has been big increase in tho production of salt in the United States in the last ten years. Close to 25.000,. 900 barrels were produced in this country last year. which was in excess of any such period previous. Possibly the largest domestic source Is in New York state. in the vicinity of Syracuse. Michigan probably comes next.
 Salt originally Is In the rock form or in solution in sea water or brine springs. The former is obtained by quarrying or mining and by solution With the latter water is poured over the salt until the mineral is saturated and is then brought to the surface by pumping The brine is boiled down 1T large pans.
 The finest salt is boiled at tenn perature of about 107 degrees centi grade Commercial salt. fishing anr bag salt are produced in successively larger pans and at Increasingly low temperatures. Finer salt is raked ou' of the pans at much shorter intervals in the case of the finest. two or threc times a day
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Cuba Is to Repay Debt.

The recent intervention in Cuba COS, ,he United States some six millions oI dollars. And Cuba is expected tp ray he freight" But the terms arc eas, The president is empowered by con .ress to receive from the Cuban gov ,.rnment from time to time suc'' amounts to reimburse the United states as he may consider the CubaE treasury then able tc pay without seri ous embarrassment" There is chance here for difference of opinion be tween the Cuban secretary cf tho treasury and the president of ths limited States in regard to the mean 'nr of the last six words of the con iitfon.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
ORIGINATED IN ARMY RANKS
Expression That Spread Far Had It's Inception in the Mess Room
 of Officers.

Capt. Henry c. Lyon, U. s. A., was the innocent cause of the expression about making noise like" this or that. At Peekskill, in 1906, he gave instruction to officers of the New York National Guard doing duty in that tour of camp The first day he formed the officers into a class in the big mess hall. which was open at the tides, so that all that went on in .ide was seen and heard by the enlisted men passing back and forth. In teach ing the officers how to give commands, Capt. Lyon impressed upon the class the necessity of clear enunciation and of making commands like an of flcer, says Arms" not "umps." etc The privates' capacity for turning things to their own amusement was shown few minutes after that first class was dismissed, for officers going through their company streets heard priyates in front of group of men shouting out; Make a noise like an officer" whereupon the entire class" would roar "umps" A reporter sent an account to New York paper. and from this grew the expressions such as Make a noise like hoop and roll away" etc, However, 1t is seldom one hears the words arms" or march. '" the voice finding 1t much easier to slur the word till 1t may mean any. thing, and as the preparatory com msnd indicates what Is to be done, the command following is merely sig nal for the execution of what has al- ready been specified.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
REMARKABLE LIFE OF CRIME
Spanish Bandit Has Record It Would Indeed Be Hard to
 Eclipse.

The boldest and most dangerous of Spanish bandits, Jose Tisaira, has been captured at Algeciras. The his tory of this criminal is remarkable. Twenty years ago he killed priest at Palau and burnt the corpse. For this he was condemned to death, but was pardoned while on his way to execu- tion. He was transported to the prison at Ceuta, but soon effected his escape. Then for some time he lived among the Moors, but so numerous were his depredations that he was forced to fly. Shortly after he fell into the hands of the Spanish authori- ties, but succeeded in escaping a sec cnd time, though in so doing he was severely wounded His next step was to ingratiate himself with the Moor ish bandit Valiente, but his desperate robberies and crimes eclipsed those Of that bioodthirsty ruffian. Valiente became jealous of Tisaira, and sent him to Tangier, where he engaged himself to an agricuituTist in large way. Soon the bandit had plundered ms employer to such an extent that the latter denounced him to the au- thorities, and he had to take refuge in flight. Tisaira's next scene of op- erations was Guadalajara, where he met a former dissolute companion. The two quarreled, and Tisaira killed his old friend with a couple of revol- yer shots. The police arrested him and were conveying him to Madrid by train when he jumped from the car riage, and badly injured himself in the fall He managed, however, to break his chains and drag himself to Gerona After this recovery he be gan series of robberies--in one case raiding tax office and getting away with $15,000-but he again fell into the hands of the police. He was taken to Ceuta, but last July he made his fourth escape.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Sour MIX a. Pts.srxatIxs.

Most housewives do not know that sour milk is a preservative. Even oysters will keep in it for some time A piece of beefsteak was found to bs perfectly fresh after an immersion ol four or five months. Prof. Ellie Metch nikoff of the Pasteur institute. Paris explains that the sugar in the mili encourages the growth of certain germs which form tactic acid. Thii acid destroys the germs of putrefac tion. For this reason, sour milk and buttermilk are often beneficial in ali mentary disorders which are accom- panied by bacterial infection. Swee milk will not serve because the sugai is promptly assimilated and the friend Iy germs are without sustenance. Or the other hand, the casein of the mill remains and in it the bacilli of deca, multiply. It is they which cause th' class of symptoms known as bilious ness.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
A WeII-BuiIt instrument.

When the concert was over, and .he pianist was driving along the snowy road to the Burnham inn, where he was to spend the night, he ventured to ask his host of the evening If he had enjoyed the playing. You did first-rate," MT. Burnham told him That's my opinion"
 Yes" he went on, after a minute you certainly did frst-rate. You showed power ana stren'th beyond anything l ever expected to listen to- and you was lightning quick into tho bargain.
 Anybody that heard you could tell you'd worked hard and long and steady to get your trade. But tell yo who else had ought to have some fredit-that's the man that made the piano you played on.
 Faint every instrument that would stand the strain you put on it net by good deal.
 '1 should call it the praise ought to be divided pretty even betwixt ye.' < The Sunday Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
swrNsuRNE HARD TO CORNER.
Great Writers Ruse to Escape Re.
 porter Who Wanted Interview.

Mir. Algernon Charles Swinburne, whose latest work. "The Age of Shakespeare has just been published. has great dislike to being inter. viewed. and he will go to almost any length to avoid being cornered by re porter. Some time ago, however an contemplating journalist determined 10 obtain some copy" from him at all costs, and waited on Wimbledon com mon at spot where he knew the poet would pass on his daily walk Pres ently MT. Swinburne made his appear. ance, and the exultant scribe ap- preached him In his most persuasive manner. For a moment Mir. Swinburne was too dismayed to answer, and, feel Ing that at his age flight was impos- sible. he was nonplused how to act. Suddenly an idea occurred to him, and he said: My friend, see by your lips that you are talking. but as am stone deaf. cannot hear what you say. l will, therefore. wish you good morning" The little ruse was en- tirely successful, and with disap- pointed look the crestfallen interview CT departed to think out another ar tfcto
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
THE JOPLIN CRUSADE
FAVOR OF THE MISSOURI CITY LEADS 4 RAID ON GAM
 BLING RESORTS.
CLEANING UP FOR A REVIVAL
Executive Finds k No Easy Tack 10 improve the city's Morsis--ftas Been Threatened Repeatedly With Bodily Harm for His Activity.

Joplin. Mo, Nov. 2o.-Joplin's cru sode of vice took new turn when Mayor Guy T. Humes led raid on rambling resort and placed the pro prietor under arrest.
 uumes. who Is called grand stander" by his enemies, has been lighting vice in Joplin for a year, but the announcement that Billy" Sun dav. the baseball evangelist, is coming here to start a revival has given an ,mnetus to the movement. A number of owners of real estate, either be- cause they have been shown the evil of their ways or because they fear they will be called to account publicly by the revivalist. have ridded their property of disorderly tenants since inc announcement of the meeting was made.
 Humes has been carrying on a fight almost unaided for a year to improve the morals of Joplin and has found 1t m easy or safe task. Threats have been made. against him repeatedly, and he has faced personal danger in lead ing raids on Sunday saloons and gam bling rooms. Recently, when forcing his way in at the back door of ga. loon he was attacked by negro DOT ter. Humes drew his revolver and forced the negro to stand aside. Then, rushing to the front of the place, Humes found the proprietor waiting there with revolver in hts hand for the attacking party to enter through the front door Humes personally placed the saloon man under arrest.
 This course has aroused great oppo sition in certain quarters. and Humes is even being held personally rsspon- slble by his opponents for the death of Policeman Smith. who was killed in a raid on disorderly house last Monday night.
 The mayor and the chief of police Mir. McManamy. do not agree about the way to conduct police affairs in Joplin. The chief objects because Humes has hired private detectives to look for violations of the law. The mayor says that when one of his per sonal appointecs. after one day on | beat, raided a gambling house. he was at once transferred to another beat by the chief.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
"LaanIspps."

"LsgniAppe.- New Orleans cus- tom, dies hard. A year ago the retail srocsrs of that city agreed that they would refrain from giving bonus or present to customers, as it was . burden they could not support. but since then some two hundred of the retailers have resumed the practice. The others now say they will boycott tho wholesalers who sell to the retail CTS who have violated the agreement. The seat of the trouble. however, is In the habit of expectation taat has Ions been cultivated in the customers, Give me my lsgniappe." is regarded :" legitimate demand, and the iasni- appe is not held to be gratuity or sift. but commission earned by the purchaser for having conferred his os her patronage or the patronage of the family the purchaser represents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Alaska Using Many Dredgers.

The greatest demand for gold dredgers in the world now comes from Alaska. and manager of bii New York company that manufactures dredgers has arrived in Tacoma to in. vestigate the situation. He says mora dredgers will be shippd to Alaska this summer than are now being operated in the northern camps. Inquiries for iredgers are coming from sections of Alaska never before heard of. The iarges, orders naturally are coming from districts in which heavy dredg ing machinery is already being used.-- uan Francisco Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Wives and Business.

II is not only the husband who s helped by his wife's intelligent inter est in and understanding of his bust ness problems. She may sometime find that this knowledge is of the greatest benefit to herself. It may save her and her children from loss and poverty if she is left widow. Il happens far too often that through sheer ignorance of business methods widows dissipate their property, when a little acquaintance with legal and commercial processes would have made them safe. Women are not al ways to blame for this ignorance, foi men do not invariably show wiuing ness to inform their wives of business details.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
HIah and Low ridss.

The periodical rise and fall of the waters of the ocean and it's continents are due to the Attraction of the moon or sun. When the water is rising " is termed flood tide; when falling, sbb tide. At the time of the new moon and full moon the flood tides rise higher. and the fall of the ebu tide is greater than at other times These tides are called spring tides But when the moon is at her nrsts or last quarter, or at the time Of ouad' rature, the tides do not rise to tneif average height, and are called neap tides from the Anglo Saxon "nep'
 signifying narrow. contracted low.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
No uettInq Away.

Jimson was paying an evening caIl. and Eva Burlington, happy in the knowledge that 35 minutes patient toil had fixed her kiss curl in the mos, fetching position, was bringing him round to the style of conversation which might lead to anything from 6 snatched kiss to wedding-bells and confetti, when rat-a-tat came knock <. the front door.
 Bother" said Eva, rseping round the drawingroon curtains. Its that horrid little Boreby."
 Say you're out" prompted Jimson.
 One of my leap-year resolutions was to tell no stories. Shall say r. I'm engaged?'
 And Jimson-guileless, lamb-liks iiInson--was hooked.-Stray Stories.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
To LeaaIixe Tipping.

While praiseworthy attempts are being made in London to minimize the tipping system, movement has been started in Berlin to make the custom compulsory. The cafe walters in the kaiser's capital have formed them' selves Into a union with the object of legalizing tipping. They have drawn up a scale of tips and passed resolu' tions to enforce it. If the order GUS toner gives in restaurant amounts to three shillings he will be expected to tin the waiter to the tune of 12 per cent. If the order Is over three shil' lings the "kellner" will be content with a tip of 10 per cent. In the lar ger restaurants the waiter will be sat
 isfied with modest s per cent tig If the bill amounts to f5. The restau' rant keepers protest against this tarih of tips, which they consider will inter fere with tkelr business, but the wait CTS refuse to give way.-The Throne.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Germans Drinking Less Beer.

As appears by the published state ment concerning the business opera tons during the last year the brew cries of Frankfort and of Germany in general did not work very profitably Lesvened sales, owing to the existing business depression. unfavorable weather during the summer season. increased taxes and high prices O! raw materials are stated as having caused the decline in earnings. Onc Frankfort company has declared only lh per cent. dividend on its stock. against eight per cent. last year. Noi a few of the German brewing com panies have. in order to increase sales, purchased high-priced properties and equipped luxurious barrooms. which are ostensibly carried on by independ. ent tavern keepers. but the latter. in reality. have no capital and are but business agents of the brewery. whose beer they are by contract bound to sell. The outlook of the brewing in dustries in Germany is not bright just Consular Reports.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
NnrICE FnR puRLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS. Department Of the Interior. U. $. Land Of flee at Camden, Ark, october 2 1909. Notice is hereby given that
 JOSEPH C. HAUERWAs of Quito, Ark, who on September 26, 1904, made Homestead Entry No. 2sO9s Serial No. 0l9t7J, for SlS SEl4, Section l2. and N < MEX. Section i3, Township s.. Range 29 w, 5th principal meridian. has filed notice Of in- tentlon to make final tive-year proof, to es- tablIsh claim to the lard above described be- fore Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena. Ark on the 1ith day of Decem Der, 1903. Claimant names as witnesses: Chariocter 1 Posey. Isom P Posey, Lewis W W.Ciark and William Winn, all of Quito, Ark,
 Fl. c. Friedheim, Register
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

s->A SSs>,---|,< y-<~<-vr-0<N- RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS
 IN NATIONAL FOREST.
 Notice Is hereby given that the lands de- scribcd below, embracing hfty-hve acres, within the Arkansas Natioual Forest, Ar try under the provisions Of the homestead laws of the United States and the act of Juno H. ig06 GA stat. 2isS, at the United states land office at Camden. Arkansas, on becem- Der 28; 1909. Any settler who was actually and in good h.ith claiming any Of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to January l, i90s, and has not abandoned same. has a preference right to mako homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the applications of the per sons mentioned below, who have preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is qnalified to make homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to Decem- Der B 1903, on which date the land will be subject to settlement and entry by any quai- Ihed person. The lands are as follows: The NEls of Lot lor the NEh of NE. Of Lot 5 for the Ets of SEif of NWhl), the Si9 of SW4 of Lot !. the NE4 of SW4 of Lot 5, Section :, Townships s.. Range 2S W, Fifth Principal Meridian, containing 42bO acres. Said tract was listed upon the application Of J. c. Alcshire of shady, Arkansas, List 3lsf. The SEA Of NE4 of NEA and the SEA Of SWi4 Of NEl4 of NEA, Section 2i, Township [ s. Range 20 W. containing l2.50 acres, listed upon the application of Ida !. McCauiey of Hartley, Arkansas List 3-O6- Fred Dem nett Com missioner Of the General Land or flee Approved October s, f909 Frank Pierce, Firs, Assistant Secretary of Interior s5 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
A Hairs Breadth Escape,

Do you know that every time you have a cough or cold and let it run on thinking it will cure itself you are inviting pneumonia, consumption or some other pulmonary trouble? Don't risk it. Put your lungs back in per feet health and stop that cough with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. Price 25c. soc land sl per bottle, Sold by GunnelslDrug store,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
A Tiny Baby

Can't tell you in words what the trouble is; but if it's complexion gets nasty. if it gets weaker and weaker, loses flesh and is cross and peevish, vou can be certain that it.has worms. Give it Whites Cream Vermifuge, guaranteed harmless. Expels the worms and puts the baby in a a.healthy normal condition. Sold at Gunnels' Drug Store,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
No Case O. Record.

There is no case on reo"." ,a,,,,onia n oo"n ~. Consumption after Foieys nohey a,e,, ar and Tar has been taken, as s onr w1.i eold seI your yntiv lv Refuse any but the genuine E 9uics',s 99'.,,ss,s Honey and Tar in n yellow " roasy sassee Contains nc opla,ies anu na,, ls 7, pa1sas ? sa aed sure. Sold by Jackson Drug x Furuiture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggi sts are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to care your cough or cold. It stops the cough. heals the lungs and prevents serious results from cold, prevents pneumonia and consumption. Con- tains no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Jackson Drug x Furniture
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Res. and Sleep.

Few escape those miseries of winter "a bad cold, distressing cough. Many remedies are recommended. but the one quickest and best of all Sim mons Cough Syrup. Soothing and healing to the lungs and bronchial passages. it stops the cough at once and gives you welcome rest and peace ful sleep.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
EaIun. Kan. Postmaster Dead.

salina, Kan, Nov. 2o.-John A. Leckey, 61 years old, an old resident of Saline county, died at his home in Falun. He was appointed postmaster at Falun by President Mckinley is 1897 and held the place until h.: death.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Dou'tlt Jar Ysu

To have a cough that you cant leave off-even when you go to beds Put it away for good by using Sim mons Cough Syrup. It heals infam- ,nation of the throat and lungs-gives vou rest and peaceful sleep.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Don,t Do It.

Should you have cough, cold CT sore chest, do not rely on time and nature to cure. They may do sc-- they may not. Use Simmons Cough Syrup. It is balm for sore lungs and will cure you at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
Trials of Winter

Do not permit yourself to be victim to a cold or cough. They lead to pneumonia, consumption and else where. Be wise; use Simmon s Cough Syrup. It cures coughs, heals lungs and will keep you right here to enjoy the beauties Of spring.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25

Group is not prevalent during the dry cold weather of the early winter months. Parents of young children should be prepared for it. All that IS needed is a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Many mothers are never without it in toeir homes and 1t has never disappointed. lthem.i lsold by all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-25
A Train Wreck at Tulsa. Ok.

Tulsa, Ok. Nov. 20.-An eastbound passenger train on the A. V. X w. railroad was derailed on high grade in West Tulsa and several passengers were injured. Mrs. Lena Hudson oi this city severely.