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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Rational Brevities.
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 Success comes to those who hustle while others wait.
 Killed by worry" could be writ ten on thousands of tombstones.
 It takes large sized fool to be- lieve he has got the world fooled as to his real character.
 Ignorance may in some instances be bliss but is never successful nor in any way profitable.
 Scientific methods in farming and horticulture would make Polk coun- ty rich and prosperous beyond meas ure.
 Many conclusion is reached from an apparent but false premise all of which might be corrected by little careful thought.
 Success comes not by chance but by careful and earnest thought in the right direction coupled with energy and perseverance.
 You can no more become useful and prosperous spiritually without effort and work, than you can pro- duce an abundant crop without much applicationn.
 There is such thing as being over particular. Some people are too good @ to do right. They swing out to extremes, and lose their influence.
 Those who consider everybody in error who happen to differ with them, are guilty of violating one of the precepts of Jesus, the Christ. They are judging others.
 Every atom of creation is under law, and when we have learned the law, may apply it and get the de- sired results. Knowing now is the key to success in all undertakings.
 The human brain is the storage plant of vital force which if properly controlled and directed is sufficient to accomplish any laudable purpose. Well directed vitality is the main spring of success.
 The city of Mena should be like a full orchestra, where the aim of each tries to play in harmony with the whole band. If this law of harmonious action was the aim of all our citizens Mena would prosper.
 Every human act requires defi- mite knowledge of the particular law governing the successful accom- plishment of the desired end. The human brain is the power plant con- taining the faculties necessary to determine the special law and it's in every undertaking. Learn how, and it is easy to do things.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

this; property is cheap and the cll- mate healthful, the best of water and all fruits and vegetables grow profusely here. In fact, as much green truck can be grown on a small tract here 1s any place l know of.
 am now on a small fruit and vegetable farm of fifteen acres at Mena, Ark. Now, if any of you brothers want to go back where you came from ton the farm), just come on and we will make a Carmen s home down here. Anyway, about five or ten acres is all you want un- less you want to put in overtime without time and half. l certainly wish some of you would come down and see what good country this IS. I will help any brother look up a hor-e who will come down; just ask Brother HI. Ronemus or Brother Lewis about it. w. s. Stutzman.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
A Message to Friends.

Sulphur Springs, Feb. 6, 1909.
 This day makes me 70 years old and am truly proud to know that the good Lord has allowed me the high privilege of enjoying life and a reasonable portion of health. will say here that was a citizen of Polk county, near the town of Mena (which town is far ahead of any in Southwest Arkansas).
 l came to this beautiful little city two months ago for the benefit of the sulphur water, thinking that it might be beneficial to my wife's health--not that her bad health was contracted in Polk county she lost her health over fifteen years ago in Texas. While this is great health resort can't see that she has i'm proved very much, If any, though it takes time. The water is very good. Both kinds of sulphur, white and black, and other mineral waters. Sulphur Springs is a very desirable little city to live in. It has upwards of twenty business houses at the present time. It has been the city's misfortune to lose four busi- ness houses by fire since l came here. But the hammers and saws are heard again. A 1000 hotel is nearing completion and will be in operation by May. Anyone troubled with stomach will do well to come here and drink black sulphur water. The winter is mild and air light and pure. In conclusion will say if any of my friends wish to know any more about this country let them write me and will answer.
 Rev. Isaac R. Turner.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

There's no use in talking. these manufacturers of foods are bound to have the human race pickled and preserved if possible. They are making a great fight for the priyi- lege of using benzoate of soda to preserve the foods they furnish us. It is a fair rule, however, to sup pose that any article preserved against decay by chemicals is also preserved against assimilation by our systems. and in that much is lessened in value as a food and had best be left alone.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

sport. loved by healthy boys and men with red blood in their veins 1t takes both players and admirers to the outdoors. into Gods fresh air and sunshine. It makes strong, healthy bodies, alert minds and quick eyes, and is as free as any out door sport from danger to life and limb.
 America is fortunate in the choice of her national game, and the courts are right in taking a liberal view of of it.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

The Oklahoma legislature, which recently passed resolution demand ing the water wagon" be made more comfortable by wider seats and railings to prevent occupants from falling off. has now taken the taboo from apple cider, making it's sale legal. This may be another step to make the water wagon" more attractive. A jug of good old apple cider has been known to do wonders.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

A decision of widespread interest was rendered by a Missouri judge in assessing sl, 300 damages against a man whose dog had bitten woman. He furthermore said it made no difference whether the dog did it in play or not. or if he only caused ill- ness by frightening the victim. Such q ruling. if generally enforced, would make people careful about owning dogs, and reduce the dog census
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Save Money by Buying Cham
 berlain's Cough Remedy

You will pay just as much for bot tie of Chamberlain Cough Remedy as for any other cough medicines, but you save money in buying it. Ihe saving is in what you get, not what you pay The sure-to-cure-y on qual' ity is iu every bottle of this remedy and you get good results when you take it. Buying cough medicine Is an important matter. Neglected colds, often develop serious conditions, and when you buy cough medicine you want Co be sure you are getting one that will cure yC i'd. When you buy Chamberlain Cough Remedy kou take no chanrc It always cures Price 70 and 90 Cc- a bottle. For sale by Jackson Dtug Co., and ail dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Equitable Deal for All.

If it is true, as alleged by Texas statesman, that the express com panies turn over 40 per cent of their gross earnings to the railroads, and then make profit of 200 per cent, it is high time that the government should monopolize the express busi- ness in the same manner it now does the postal business. Such an ar rangement would give an equit- able deal to all.-De Queen Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

The world will never know how many human beings have had their systems weakened and been sent to their graves through consumption and other like diseases by eating of adulterated and chemically pre- served foods. It is the duty of every lawmaker in the land to use his best endeavors to suppress such methods of making money at the cost of undermining the health of the men, women and children of the nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
(Atehison Globe. ]


 Ever occur to you what pest a great talker" is?
 1t is easy to get orders over a telephone, but you can't collect over a telephone.
 The man who owns the house can never agree on what is reasonable with the man who rents it.
 Who will take care of the babies when the women get their rights ?'' some one asks. There won t be any babies.
 Suggested as new style of per sonal for newspaper Mrs. John smith has gone 10 St. Joe to collect what IS due Go her from friend who visited her a month last summer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

In the Nebraska legislature bit ter fight is being waged to compel hotel proprietors to furnish sheets nine feet long. These legislators may be physical giants but they are mighty small potatoes to spend the peoples money over such measure
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

The chances are improving for parcels post. Thomas c. Platt. president of the United States Ex- press Company will be succeeded by a man who has no express company's interests to protect, so far as known.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Anti Roosevelt papers ridiculed Roosevelt's idea that it was the duty of an army officer to be always fit for active duty. Will these same peo- pie object to the court martial of a naval officer for being drunk and unfit for duty?
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Here is a strange doctrine:

his wife.
 Here is strange doctrine:
 No man should kiss a woman on the bps, nor should any woman kiss man on the lips. never allow my wife to kiss me on the lips nor do l kiss her there.
 This doctrine effectually disposes of the first impression that he may not have been 80 cold and distant to other mems wives.
 It reminds US of that unkissed son of the Prophet powie, whc, when the truth was known, was one of the greatest kissers in all the new Zion.
 From time to time pseudo-sclen- lists, old grouches and crusty old bachelors of both sexes inveigh nightly against osculatory prac- tices, which have not lost one whit of popularity on account of it.
 As well let watchdogs bay at the moon because it is not made of green cheese.
 That unkissed preacher Is not likely to gain converts. Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
THE MESA EVENING STAR

is q progressive newspaper furnishing 10 it's readers a daily service covering he most important of the worlds gen sraI happenings, as well as those items of local news that go 10 make home paper invaluable to citizens Of any com nunty If you want the news in your Evening Star. By carrier or mall soc
 CT month
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

De Queen is preparing to have fine waterworks system with plenty of water in it. Mena has some of the framework of a system, but it lacks in water when it needs it most. Inactivity has already cost the city much. Better come out tonight and get something going right now.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

The Kansas City Southern depot at De Queen was burned over year ago, and now the road is ordered by the railway commission to build new one of brick. Mena people we'll, guess they think De Queen is lDcky
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

Foley Orino Laxative cures con supatlon and liver trouble aud makes the bowels healthy and regular. Orino ls superior to pills and tablets as it does not grlpe or nauseate Why take anything else. Sola by all drug. gists,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
PROGRESS
 IN COUNTRY LIFE
REPORT OF COMMISSION SHOWS CONTINUED
 ADVANCEMENT.
DUTY OF THE GOVERNMENT

In Special Message to Congress Pres ldent Roosevelt Urges That Social as We'll as Productive Side of Farm Life Must Be Built Up-Recommen datlon of Work That Should Be Un- dertaken by the United States De- partment of Agriculture.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Anti-Kissing Preaching.

A Jersey City preacher has been found who says thac he never kissed his wife
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11
Now Laugh i!

Under the above caption an arti- cle of which the following is a part appeared in the Railway Carmen's Journal of recent date: Editor Journal.
 AS am interested in the Car mems Home, l will write a few lines in favor of Arkansas for the home know of nc better country than
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-11

 more that is within its reach, and thus
 omplete it's work This would en- ible the commission to gather in the harvest of suggestion which Is result. ing from the discussion 1t has stirred up, The commissioners have served without compensation, and l do not recommend any appropriation for their services, but only for the ex- penses that will be required to finish the task they have begun.
 To Develop Country Community.
 To improve our system of agricul- ture seems to me the most urgent of the tasks which lie before us. But ii cannot, in my judgment be effected by measures which touch only the ma terial and technical side of the sub feet; the whole business and life of the farmer must also be taken into ac. count Such considerations led me to appoint the commission on country life Our object should be to help de. velop in the country community the great ideals of tho community life as well as of personal character One of the most important adjuncts to this end must be the country church, and
 Continued on 5ih rage
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
ANALYSIS OF THE WORLDS LATEST NEWS.

Peary's official statement and voted It's
confidence In his report OF the discovery
Of the north pole.
OF the Maine coast on Wednesday, the
new torpedo boat destroyer Reid. on trial,
broke all speed records for her class. by
going 3i5S4 knots and hour. The Reid is
2sS feet long and is propelled by Par
sons three-shaft turbine
The international balloon race which
started from Zurich last Sunday, with
seventeen entrants, was won by the only
American balloon entered. that Of Edgar
w. Mix. OF Columbus, Ohio. which was
named America III. Mr. Mix landed at
Gutown, Warsaw. or Russian Poland,
Tuesday morning. The cup has been
awarded 10 the victor, and next year S
contest will be held in America The in
ternRtiOnal goal race for balloons. which
was started at the same point In Switzer-
land and was won by the Swiss balloon
Mars. piloted by DR.. Farmer. who land
ed within 600 yards of the point selected
previously.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Political.

The first Republican shot IN the New
York mayOralty campaign has raised the
whole issue of party sincerity or Of party
hypocrisy as affecting both Republican
and Democratic leaders. Congressman
Parsons. as president OF the New York
county committee, gave 70 the press last
Sunday a dictated statement saying that
a combination OF Tammany men and up
state Republicans was what had defeated
the reform election bills IN the last legis-
lsture advocated by the New York City
Republicans. and making the following
explanation Of that combination:
I'VE discovered that Il was part Of the
deal entered into to get support for
Speaker Cannon and the rules in the
House or Representatives from Tam
many. No information OF this deal was
given 10 the Republicans from New York
City either az Washington or at Albany"
The particular local application Of this
charge is that in the present city regis
tration and election Tammany expects TO
carry out extensive frauds which the re-
form laws would have made impossible.
according TO Parsons. OF course, he I'M
derstood very well that Re was using a
couble-edged sword and that as he swung
II 70 smte Tammany and certain rural
state Republicans he at the same time
slashed viciously into the regulations Of
several Republican leaders Of national
prominence. chief among whom was
Speaker Cannon himself. Parsons said
that later he would give the names Of the
men who had carried out this deal. De-
malls were promptly issued by Congress-
man Malby. State Senator Raines. and
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Educational.

DR.. Abbott Lawrence Lowell was form
ally indicted into the presidency Of Har-
ward University at Cambridge, Wednes-
day, the ceremonies being held on a plat
form in the yard IN front OF University
Hall. First there was tho procession Of
the faculty. members Of the corporation,
delegation Of professors from many other
colleges and the governor Of tho State.
his staff, and other civil officials The
president OF the overseers placed the seal
and other symbols OF Office in the hands
of DR.. Lowell after which addresses were
made and the chimes rung. The main
point Of the inaugural address was that
they should frame a system Of educR-
ton which without sacrificing individual
variation or scholarship shall produce
an intellectual and social cohesion, Mt
least among large groups Of students,
and points OF contact among them all"
On the same day in the old town Of
Stratford-on-Avon, England, the famous
old Hazard House, birthplace Of Jonn
Harvard, the founder Of Hazard Uni
versity and neighbor Of Shakespeare, was
formally dedicated as the property OK tho
university Ambassador Reid offfciated
The old house Is the gift OF Edward
Morris, of Chicago. who acted on the sue-
Kestion of Marie COrelli Hereafter IL
NVill be open TO the travelling public
It is announced that Charles NJ. Pratt,
president OF the Frat Institute OF Brook
Ign. and secretary Of the Standard OIL
Company. and his sister. Mrs z. B.
Dane, will soon give to tho school an
endowment fund Of Sl.7O000O.
The New York University has addsc
30 its establish nent a DEPARTMENT of
journalism with eight courses all OF a
p5actioal nature. Prof. ]. F. Johnson.
formerly II the University Of PennsyI-
Vanil is its Lead.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

lists in order 10 consider in q technical
way the question Of greater uniformity IN
dealing with the problem OF the Greater
South as affected by public highways.
Precedence of the Ports.
Perhaps the most significant thing IN
this whole movement. as affecting the
South, is the manner in which the coun-
ties around the ports are working for
better roads. The region around Hamp-
ton Roads. and the remarkable body Of
water Of which IL IS a part, are alive
with the fervor for roads as If con-
sei0us OF the time coming when the
Southwark swing OF commerce will touch
the shores and make them alive with
shipping
The same precedence is visible at Jack
sonville. at Tampa. az New Orleans. and
at Galveston. and has been earlier shown
at Savannah. II Is part Of the dawning
consciousness that the victory OF the
South IS coming along the highways Of
peace and that coast and mountain. low
land and highland are bound together in
one destiny whose fullness is still be-
vond sight. but the dimensions OF which
can be surnised when we know that the
South. greatest in natural resources and
OPPORTUNITIES. Is still the least developed
third OF tbs greater nation that IS yet
70 he
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
WRITING MEMOIRS IN PRISON.
Nine. SteinheiI Declares She Knows
Identity OF Husbands Murderer.

Nine. 'SteinheiI Declares She Knows
Identity OF Husbands Murderer.
Paris. Oct SHINE SteinheiI, IN prison.
charged with the murder OF her husband.
is writing her memoirs, a portion OK
which were made public tonight She
attaches Importance TO a blood stain on
her own clothing when she was found
bound IN her home after the killing. and
TO the fact that the detectives admit
there was an overturned fnkstand near
her.
She declares she knows the Identity OF
the slayer OF her hgsanbd; that he bound
her to a chair and gagged her, and in
this position she saw her husband killed
and her husbands mother died OF fright.
Following this, according to the story,
the murderer caused her at the point OF
pistol TO write & confession that she
was guilty Of the crime. She declares
she has not revealed the name OF the
alleged murderer because she has no
proof against him.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

profits IN the quick sale or enhanced
value OF lands in which they are inter
ested.
Nearest Material the Best.
The wise States are those that work
out means for utilizing their own road
material. instead OF attempting TO I'M
port something that IS ideal in its re-
suits. The coast States. for instance.
have shells sand. and clay; they should
not set their hearts on asphalted maca-
dam. IN some parts OF Kentucky, on the
other hand. macadam would DO cheaper
than sand and clay
Study brings 10 light an astonishing
diversity OF method throughout the South
in the matter of levying taxes, voting
on bonds. State aid without State con
troll, State control without State aid, the
point where authority lodges, SC 1t
would appear that a convention should
be summoned OF lawyers and tax special
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

with Honeywell and Tolland aboard,
landed at Silas, Ala. a distance OF 4s5
miles. They were longest in the air,
narlely AZ hours. q minutes.
Edmond Kelly, noted as a lawyer and
advocate OF socialism. died at Nyack.
n Y. Monday
Albert Pulitzer. brother OF Joseph and
founder Of the New York Journal, killed
himself after long illness at Vienna,
Monday.
Dudley Buck. the famous American
composer. died in his homo at West
Orange. n. j., Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

Chairman relief c0mnittee Columbia typographical
Union
Joseph f Cotton is a native OF Louisi-
ana, and represented New Orleans Union.
No. L. IN the Denver convention in 1889,
being chairman Of the finance committee.
He established. owned, and edited for
several years a daily newspaper in
Natchez. Miss. lie is a member OF sew
eral fraternal orders; was president Of G.
p. o. Council, National Union. for two
years. and is now vice president OF the
National Union cabinet OF the District OF
Columbia. Mr.. Cotton has been interested
for many years in work among prisoners
IN the jail and workhOuse, and the sick
I'm the city hospitals. and is now chairman
OF the relief committee OF Columbia Ty-
biographical Union.
The abolition OF the Interior branch let
out one Of the most popular men IN the
Pressmen's Union-Charlie Schultz.
In the recent reorganization OF the
Rumford Press. a printing corporation OF
Concord. y. Il. ex-senator William +.
Chandler was chosen president: S. y. D.
North. former Director OF the Census,
vice president, and ". s. Rossiter, for
merly chief clerk OF the census and Tor
a short time acting Public Printer. treas
urer and general manager. Mr.. North,
Il is stated. viii have charge OF the com
pany's New York Office.
A postal from Billy Garrett. former
secretary OF Columbia Union. now at
Panama, says: "Halsey. Kreiter. and
self are O. X. and hold q few short ses-
sions occasionally although climate IS
not conducive 20 good backcapp!ng.'
Paul Battenfeld and Mrs. Katharine
Taylor. pressfeeGers, have been trans
ferred 70 the night force
Matthew L. Allison, whose death occur
red recently at his mothers home in Mil
lintown. Pa. az the age OF forty years.
was well known and highly respected by
his former fellow-wOrkers IN the G. p
o.. where he was employed as compositor
and proofreader fOr a number OF years.
resigning in 1886 70 accept a position as
editor OF bulletins in the Department or
Agriculture, which position he held at
the time OF his death.
FRESHMAN Adolph o. Rogalsly holds
the seasons fishing record He says that
while on HIS late trip to Wisconsin. &C
companied by two companions. $50 black
bass were caught within two hours in
one Of the lakes OF the State.
John r. hanson, for many years as
sistant foreman Of the Interior branch.
has been assigned as reader in the Job
proofroom,
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
BLACK HAND ACTIVE IN SICILY.
Compulsory Insurance Their Latest
Device of ExtOrtfon.

Device OF ExtOrtfon.
Rome. Oct. s.-Italian Black Hand op-
orators recently expelled from the United
States are believed 10 be responsible for
a new method OF despoiling the people OF
Sicily Every day, according 70 reports
from. PalmerO. they invent some form OF
extorton. The latest device Is amazing
~ impudent.
The scheme is to compel persons % IN
sure their lives and property with a con-
Germ especially established by the Black
Hand. The directors Of the concern bear
characters hardly calculated to inspire
confidence on the part Of their clients.
Nevertheless, they are getting plenty OF
business. At Misilmeri practically the
entire population has been compelled to
insure against murder. fire, and robbery.
The government, It is understood. is TAX
ing measures to put stop 10 this state
Of affairs.