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The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
The Age of Imnroyement.

This may not be the Golden Age and yet it is in great measure but 1t IS certainly an age of new and wonderful improvements and start ling discoveries. Science, and de- velopments of the forces of nature. has done wonders, and who can say what new wonder will appear next.
 The wonderful wireless telegraph and successful airsi1ii, have caused no end of speculation. Morse dis covered that the breaking of an electric current would. be noticed far away and it was one of the wonder ful things then-but now in so com mon use that few know the inven- tors name. Howe made the sew ing IT achine possible. and now it has become a family necessity. But these older inventors would if living. hold up their hand in holy horror should they see a flying machine coming their way, and would almost believe it messenger from some far off point. Armor plate was pro- posed for war vessels, but people were dumbfounded because it would sink the ship. Armor plate wss supposed to be impregnable, and
 
 then someone discovered means to penetrate 1t. Years ago gas light was good enough for us. but Edison discovered that electricity would produce a better light, and now gas is back number.
 Some day, in the not far distant future, there will be no wars. as wars will be impossible. and in my judgment the flying machine brought to perfection, as it will be. is the most potential factor in civil izing the world. It is goed te live in this age of convenient methods and the good things we have now may be antiquated in very few years not that we actually need better or more convenient methods of living. but science will give them to us whether we need them or not flor what we don't yet know of the forces of nature would make large volume. Observer.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
FOREST RANGERS
Mena and Harrison Are Two of the Points Where Examinations
 Are to be Held.

Albuquerque, N. Mq Aug. 2S- An examination to fill vacancies in the ranger force on all Nation- al forests in District }, will be held Oct. 25 and 26. From this ex- animation it is expected that sev- enty-hve appointments will be made on National forests in this district.
 The examination will be held at the headquarters of each Ma tional forest in the district, at tine following places; Douglas, Flagstaff, Nogkles, Prescott, Sai- ford, Snowflake, K Roose welt, Springerville and Tucson, Arlz., Harrison and Mena, Ark, Defu- niak Springs, Fla, Alamagordo, Albuquerque, Captain, Gallup, Magdalena, Santa Fe and Silver City, N. NJ. and Cache, Okla.
 While the examination is en- tirely along practical lines and knowledge er field conditions rather than book learning is con- sidered essential, the opportuni- ties for those applicants with edu- caiional advantages are consider ably increased. The rapid de- velopmeut of the national forest IS making continually increasing demands upon those engaged in their management, and men with ability to assume responsibility and serve in supervisory capaci- ties are in demand. These more responsible positions on the Ma tional forests are filled by promo ton from lower grades, so that anyone entering as a ranger IS elegible for promotion to any of the more responsible and higher paid places, including that of forest supervisor.
 Only those men who are at least Fl years of age, not more than 40, of good character, tenn perate and Tn good physical con- dition, are eligible to take this examination. The salary paid to beginners is 5000 a year.
 Applicants can secure informa- tion concerning the examination from the diftrict forester at Albu- querque, N. Ai., M forest super. visors, or the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

short of it. Thousands of men who do not deserve patronage complain because they are not patronized.
 Look yourself over. Do you bore people? A good many do, and you are not above suspicion.
 If people knew how they looked chewing gum they would retire to their closets to do it.
 If the hairs of woman's head are also numbered, the hair census will show healthy increase this spring.
 We hope that when girls go to heaven their gowns will not gap in the back and be source of continual worry.
 It is our idea that wiv worry too much; very few husbands are stolen and those that are seem hardly worth worry.
 The elderly women, instead of try ing to coax the young women to wear les false hair, seem to be adopting the puff fad themselves
 There isn't anything more encour- aging tli to see an old married couple walking along and really en- toying each others society.
 After man marries, the only per son at liberty to compliment him is his wife and she thinks he is already too conceited.
 You cannot avoid seeing the faults of others, occasionally, but you can avoid a constant search for them with magnifying glass.
 Thousands of men are complain ing because of lack of work; thou sands of other men are complaining because they cannot get reliable men to work for them.
 The demand for home product is so'great lately that it includes home made girls. There is nothing in the world nicer than homemade girl, by the way. She is nicer than the girl who has been finished" abroad. Why not say an agreeable word occasionally and snarl less? If you are disagreeable, people rip it to you behind your back. It it is your ambition to make others as wretched as possible you will in time get yours. No pest ever escaped final retribution.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Musings of the Gentle Cynic.
From the New York Times

(From the New York Times.l
 Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be married.
 It's a good plan to tell the truth, provided you don't do it out of pure cussedness.
 Even the most learned of us never realize how little we know till small boy begins to ask questions.
 One-half the world doesen't know how the other half can afford auto mobiles.
 Many a man boasts that his wife made him what he is when he doesn't seem to be particularly proud of the job.
 Doctors wouldn't make so much money if mothers didn't get scared so easily.
 Many a man brides himself on his judgment when he is merely good guesser.
 Lots of people who know not what to say haven't sense enough not to say it.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

There is no good or valid reason ghy single bale of hay, single bushel of potatoes. a single sack of four should be imported into Arkan- sas, and the sooner the farmers of the state realize this in practical way; the sooner will they attain that true independence which should be the ann bition of every community. Arkansas Democrat.
 This is one great truth that never can be to thoroughly hammered into the producers of Arkanses, and every paper in the state should keep the thought before it's readers in and out of season.
 And to no county in this state does this apply with greater force than to Polk. At best cotton does not do more than moderately well here.
 But almost all kinds of forage crops thrive.
 The potato crops grown by many this year are marvels.
 Before the coming of the railroad wheat was grown and flour ground to supply all demands.
 And then there is corn, kaffir corn, millet. clover. cowpeas-all do well, and onions and cabbage and beets and peas all sorts of vege- tables-to say nothing of the finest fruit on earth.
 There is truly little excuse for us to send good money away for ANY THING TO EAT.
 Stop doing it, and prosperity will be ours.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
OUACHITA COUNTY
 FAIR IS EXTENDED
Six Other Counties Admitted and NJ Changed to Suit Will Be Held '' at Camden October
 1923.

Camden, Aug. 29. : Ao,;.. preparations are being msde 'e Y the ouachita Valley Hsrv.s' Fair, which is 10 be held :, .' s' place October 19 to B. IT. was formerly the Ouachita Con-. Harvest Fair and limited ,o <, county in the awarding of nra.. irms. But so many of the c;,. zens of the surrounding couu,;a. expressed a desire to particius,s that this season the territory w,s enlarged to embrace Clark. NJ vada, Columbia, Union, Cslbou, and Dallas counties, in add,t,o. to Ouachita, and the uame -. changed to the Ouachits v,n. Harvest Fair.
 The purpose of the fair is ina promotion of agriculture and stock raising. The fluids for ,h. maintenance are secured by dom, tions by the citizens of Camds, and the sale of concessions. The two former fairs have been very successful and the money sub. scribed for the fair this year is almost double that of last wear Everything is free. There are no entrance tees-no fees of anu kind.
 The special features arrauced for this season are = Arksus,s Day, Tuesday, October l9. when Governor Douaghey is expected to be present and open the fair Confederate Veteran Day. O.. tober 20. Generals Evans and Gordon are expected to be here to address the veterans.
 Woodmen of the World Day Thursday, October 71. All he Woodmen in this section of the state are to be invited here on that day by ths seal camp.
 Farmers Unl.ai Day. Frldsy, October 2. The r fmers' Uuion of Ouachita county as charge of the program and will have prom. inent men of the unioa here to addsess them.
 ! Educational Day and floral i parade will occupy Saturday. The railways have made fare of one and one-third fare for the entire week. Excursion trains will be run on special days.
 A great deal of interest in tbe fair is being manifested ali over the district and a great agricul- tural showing will be made at tte fair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Was Here Before Meua Existed.

Editor Mena Star.
 Having returned from your beau tiful city, where l had been visiting relatives and friends. 1 thought I'd give you writeup. With it's beau tiful scenery your city is splendidly located. It is one of the best watered cities in the state, with it's fine spring in the center of one of the prettiest parks in the state, with it's pretty lakes. Mena, with her public improvements, con- crete walks, public buildings, with her church and school facilities, makes her one of the unique and important cities of the state.
 Where Mena is located have seen corn and cotton grow. Captain Milton Cross lived in the little log cabin that now stands near the spring about the center of the park At one time after the Splitlog rail- road was spoken of (now the Kansas City Southern). 1 was offered the l60 acres for $275. could not see how farmer could make a living on it, hence declined to buy. Dr. Green Baker and Bob Owens bought it for about $500, then sold for about $5, ,000 in less than five years.
 want to express my gratitude to the people visited while in your county for their kindness.
 Yours truly,
 ]. w. Bratcher.
 Waldron. Aug. IS. 1909.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
FIVE DEAD IN R!OI.
STRIKERS ATTACK THE PRESSED STEEL CAR PLANT NEAR
 PlTTsRuRe, PA.
TEN MEN FATALLY WOUNDED
The Attack Was Made Oil the Gates of the Plant After 0lIet Day and Without Warnlng-BotS, sides Used Rifles.

Plttsburg, Pa, Aug. 24.-One state trooper, one deputy sheriff and three foreigners were shot and killed in a wild riot at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoenville, whose employees are now on strike. At least score of persons were seriously wounded. ten fatally. The rioting followed 8 day of quiet and broke without warning.
 While the riot lasted, mounted state troopers galloped indiscriminately through the streets with riot maces drawn. cracking the heads of all per sons ,loitering in the vicinity of the mill.
 Deputy sheriffs and troopers broke in the doors of houses, suspected or being the retreat of the strikers and wholesale arrests were made. From 9: 30 to 11.30 scores of persons were arrested and placed in box car 1ails in the mill yards.
 Shartly before 930 o'clock a mob of men gathered about the Schoenville entrance to the Pressed Steel Car Works and without warning made a concerted attack upon the big swing Ing gates of the stockade. The attack was resisted by state troopers and deputy sheriffs, who used riot maces Tn the melee Harry Exler. deputy sheriff aged 50 years, was shot and Instantly killed by bullet fired, it is said, by an alleged strike sympathizer.
 In an effort to arrest the man picked out of the crowd as the one who did the shooting, State Trooper Smith was instantly killed by a re- volver bullet. Two other troopers on foot were also shot and killed, falling | into the arms of their comrades For the first time since the inception of the strike, the state troopers opened yolley fire on the mob. Six strikers fell at the first round. Three of them are reported fatally shot
 The members of the mob then opened fire with rifles. Two mounted troopers dropped from their horses. fatally shot. They were taken to the Ohio Valley hospital In dying condi- tion. As an ambulance made It's way from the car plant to the hospital carrying wounded troopers, the vehicle was attacked and the driver forced to 1 flee for his life. The frightened team of horses attached to the ambulance plunged wildly in and about the crowd Two men were trampled under the horses hoofs. The ambulance was finally driven to the hospital by de- | tachment of troopers.
 Sheriff Gumbert, at the county jail, called for 50 men to serve as deputies at the strike zone at 10:30. At Il o'clock the sheriff started In an auto mobile for the scene of the rioting. He took with him ten riot guns and two boxes of riot ammunition.
 The county morgue has sent for the bodies of the dead troopers and deputy sheriff
 The Ohio Valley hospital has treated ten injured. three of which are re- ported fatally hurt.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Near-Possum.

This is a tried and tested Dixie recipe for "near-possum." Into a pound slice of pork steak place a stuffing made as follows: Boil and peel two good-sized sweet potatoes, press through a colander, season with two tablespoonfuls of brown sugar, the same quantity of dark molasses. and mix in one egg. The steak can be held around the stuff- ing with threads. Rub salt and pepper over the completed DOS sum-" and place in a baking-pan with one pint of water. Bake for one hour and fifteen minutes, bast- ing frequently. Remove threads, and serve on a platter garnished with small baked apples. Fannie Farmer in September Wom- ans Home Companion.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Raising More Stock.

It is a notable fact that more in- terest is being taken througout the state in the raising of live stock.
 Especially is the raising of hogs coming to the front as an industry that possesses more than ordinary possibilities.
 Soon after the war the farmers beyond the mountains in Northern Arkansas drove hogs across the mountains to Little Rock, taking several weeks for the trip, and sold them to advantage.
 Now railroads reach every section of the state, to within short drive of any locality. and the industry is thereby given greater impetus.
 The farmers. too, are learning that the better breed of hogs pays, while the mediocre and worse do not ay.
 A farmer is quoted by the New port Independent as follows:
 Pork is the principal flesh food of tie South and will probably always | i'd that position. The bulk of the erk consumed in the South is pro- need in the North or corn belt, but se production of pork is sure to in- resSse in Jackson county and In the
 ste. My opinion Is that pure bred sgs naTe vofne to stay. By raising
 little alfalfa or some cDwpeas. hogs De raised with small amount of
 ain and comparatively little work. zse i,eYe wasted enough lime and
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Further Particulars of the Greenwood Mine Disaster Will Exceed
 $40, ,000-Town Will Suffer.

Greenwood, Ark, Aug. B. The destruction ot the tlpple of Miue No. ? at this place Satur- day night, cans great loss to the retail trade. since the com pany pay roll ran to SlO,0Oo every two weeks and from l50 to 200 men are out of employment.
 The hope Is entertained by the b isiness men that Mine No. l, which has been idle, may be re- opeued to fill company contracts and that this will relieve the situa- tiou.
 The mining company's loss will exceed $40,000 of which K. F. McFarland's share will be $l5,- 900.
 The fire could have been put out when first discovered by Consta ble Morrow with a bucket of water which, however, he was unable to find though he broke into the office in his efforts. By the time the summoned assistance had arrived the flames were be- yond control. Constable Morrow was returning from the country, passing the mine when he saw the flames in the engine room Had he known 1t there were three barrels of water for fire emergency in the room.
 It is not thought that the fire was of incendiary origin by in tention. but it is supposed un' authorized persons may have been iu the engine room and left a lamp burning therein from which the oil soaked wooden ware caught fire.
 When the engine exploded and the cylinder head blew out, some conception of its force may be judged by the fact that 1t bore through the wall and struck tho big drive wheel, breaking the casting casting into many pieces. That more of the crowd standing by were not killed is a marvel. The Midland Valley lost three cars and would have lost more had not Constable Morrow moved them out of sanger by means ol pinch bar.
 The remains of Dan Brothers, the man killed, were brought te Fort Smith for burial in the Cath olic cemetery and were accom- panied by many friends. MT. Mcfarland can make nt statement regarding the rebuild ing of the tipple until he hear from his partners, one of whom IS in Pine Bluff and the other ir Seattle.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
MAY PROVE FATAL
When Will Mena People Learn the
 Importance of ltf

Backache is only a simple thing at first;
 But when you know 'tls from the kidneys,
 That serious kidney troubles follow,
 That diabetes, Bright's disease may be the fatal end,
 You will gladly profit by the following experience.
 Iris the honest statement of a sufferer who was cured,
 Mrs. k. B. Singleton, 12O Sec ond street, Hot Springs, Ark l, says; "About thirteen years ago 1 had bad spell of sickness S, which left my kidneys very weak. l suffered from pains in my Joins and general feeling of languor and wearins ss. Although I tried various remedies, did not find one that would help me. I finally learned of Doan's K dney Pills, at once procured box and before l had finished the contents. my trouble had completely disap- peared. As l have had no kidney trouble since, am glad to pra SC Doan's Kidney Pills
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Mllburn Co.,, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember she naNe--Doan 's~- aad take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Kind Words for Mena.

A great many went from here to Mena to attend the fair last week. Also many went from other places. Mena entertained her crowd in a most royal manner, and will receive a splendid advertisement on account of the push, energy and hospitality displayed. We congratulate the mountain city on success of the fair and the enterprise of her citizens. De Queen Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

De Queen is having 3 rare strug- gle in her effort to confine the town cow. Mena also has had some such experience, but the existence of her pretty park and scores of pretty un- fenced lawns is proof that the bat le is over. Real civic improvement nd cows and hogs running at large in the streets do not go together.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Man to Be E asied.

can't understand my husband, doctor. l am afraid there is some thing terrible the matter with him"
 What are the symptoms?'
 Well, I often talk to him for half an hour at time, and when I get through he hasn't the least idea what I've been saying"
 Don't worry any more about your husband. l wish l had his gift Stray Stories.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Accounting for Three Hours.

It was after five when the woman handed the conductor on the Twenty third street line the transfer. Ha looked at 1t in puzzled way. Then ho looked at her and laughed.
 Tt was punched at two o'clock" he said. Where have you been? To the matinee?"
 'Umph hum," she said.--N. Y. Press.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Hard to Realize.

Tt is strange" says the Jewell County Republican. how a man thinks that he must work every minute he is alive to keep things from going to smash. Then he dies and the world wags right on without him and in two days forgets that he eyer existed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Won't ResIon.

It was Justice Harlan, that rare old lurist. noted for dissenting opinions in such succulent language. who voiced the sentiment of the court upon the question of Secretary Wright's ad. Nancement Wright will hardly be ap- pointed chief justice" he said in an. swer to a friend. Fuller is not going to resign
 lhey passed to other topics, and the friend had said good night.
 You know" called Justice Harlan nan gay across the street. as if be had forgotten 1t in the first instance Fuller and have decided that wei; let them take us of, feet foremost Good night. Baltimore Sun.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Grip Evidently Stolen.

D. T. Howard of Lehigh, Ok, who was here with his family attending the fair last week, expected to re- turn home on No. 4 Saturday. Having little time to spare, they concluded to take walk through the park. On returning to the depot he found his suit case, containing articles of clothing and a number of deeds had disappeared from where he left it. He remained over until Monday but failed to find his property.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY

tNttHlsVH NIUbt.1
 Nothing makes doctor quite so mad as to call him mister.
 People have to learn to loaf. the same as they have to learn to work. Plenty of people can stand diversity, but only few can stand prosperity.
 A man is praised too much when he is dead and abused too much when he is living.
 You will not learn anything if you are not curious and people will not Ike you if you are.
 The man who deserves success will be successful. This Is the long and
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Vocal Rivals.

First Stude-I never can keep my mind on what the professor is saying in economies lecture.
 Second Stude-Why not? Whats the trouble?
 First Stude-Because the fellow who sits back of me talks in his sleep Yale Record
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
A SPECIALIST SAYS.
"Piles Can't Be Thoroughly Cured By
 Outward Treatment"

Dr. J. $. Leonhardt, of Lincoln, Neb.. the celebraf d specialist. who has studied every style of piles says: Piles can't be thoroughly cured by ointments, nor any other outside treatment. The cause is internal. and needs internal treatment pr. Leon- hardt perfected Hem-Roid, the first in- ternal plle cure. It frees circulation in the lower powell, and has cured 9S per cent of cases.
 Sold under guarantee at Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.,, Mona, Ark. Price sl. Dr. Leonhardt Co.,, Station B. Buffalo, \, Y. prop. Write. for rooklst
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Burned a Witch In Mexico.

El Paso. Tex. Aug. 24.-Believing a witch brought on the smallpox epidemic that caused the death of many of their children, the Indians of Huejotgingo, near Puebla, Mexico, burned to death an aged woman Juane Ramirez. They barricaded all the ex- its of her hut. set fire to 1t and watched her perish in the flames. The woman was very old and was regarded by both Mexicans and Indians a a witch