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The Dickinson press., 1909-01-02
Old World Rulers
Had a Nerve Rackin6 Year.

GREAT BRITAIN.-The government
Of King Edward began the year With
a program of radical legislation, in
GLIDING old age pensions, frankly in
tended as a sop to socialism, which
showed signs Of rapid growth along
with the increase Of the vast army Of
the unemployed. Asquith took the
reins April 8, when Premier Banner
man retired on account Of continued
illness. Asquith carried through the
age pension bill July 20, the plan Of
which is $1.25 a week to all wei sew
enty years Of age whose income is u9-
der $50 a year, to take effect Jan. l,
1909. The Asquith government encoun.
tered a boisterous campaign for wo-
man suffrage, the sufcragettes organiz-
Ing huge parades and rushes On the
parliament to attract attention, many
women choosing prison terms rather
than give bonds to keep the peace.
Alarm ver the signs Of coming revolt
throughout India has increased, with
numerous acts Of violence against the
ruling :Britons.. CANADA felt the ef-
fects Of the American depression in
decreased exports: and In a halt in her
Industrial development. The general
elections Oct. 20 sustained the Laurier
government. A. great historical pag.
cant marked the tercentenary Of Que
bee. the Prince Of Wales attending.
GERMANY. = The German people
will remember the year 1908 asStnark-
ing the end Of their kaiser's absolute,
personal rule and the beginning of
ministerial responsibility to the reichs-
tag. This revolution through the
power of public opinion voiced in the
radical press and in parliamentary ac-
ton Of nearly all parties came to a
head in October, the occasion Of the
outburst being an authorized inter
view in the London Telegraph in
which the kaiser told Of his refusal to
Join a secret coalition against England
during the Boer war and Of sending
war plans to the queen. It was like
the last straw. The reichstag called
The Dickinson press., 1909-01-02
H DICKINSON PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1900

Sterling liability bill was advanced BY
the majority and passed unanimously
IN both houses: This holds interstate
carriers liable for injuries to employ
ees and. abolishes the rule barring
compensation when the negligence Of
a. fellow employee a be proved.
The Democratic filibuster was met
BY a gag rule and daily recess until
the majority. had accomplished its
purpose, This. included provision: for
two ley battleships instead Of the
four urged by the. president, higher
pay for army officers and privates and
a. liability law to protect employees in
the service of the government. The
house failed to pass the anti-injunc-
ton and antitrust amendment to the
Sherman law desired by the president
In the interest of labor. I'm God We
Trust". vas restored to the gold coins.
The total appropriations of the ses-
sion reached the record figure Of ST.
804,O 1914
Congress reassembled Dec. Z and re-
ceived the final Roosevelt message, in
which executive control of legalized
trusts vas advocated and judges were
urged to heed the will Of legislators &C.
cording to present day standards. A
bitter controversy arose over one pas
sage which intimated that congress
had confined the secret service to the
treasury department because members
did not want to be investigated. The
senate moved an investigation Of the
secret service, and the house demanded
proof of the presidents assertions.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

may come were last year MORE THAN HALF OF TIE ENTIRE COST OF RUNNING THE GOV ERNMENT. Pensions. naval ex- penditures and the maintenance of the army the smallest army. too, of any nation on earth of any pre- tentions as to standing among the large nations cost the producers of the United States, in a year of pro- found peace, more than the highest estimate of cost for the Panama canal, a task so stupendous as to have staggered France and caused this country to hesitate for many years to start.
 The great nations of the whole world are today grinding down their producing class by placing upon it this awful load.
 It has been aptly said that War is hell, :" and the day surely is nearing when it can as tritely be stated that preparations for war can be placed in the same category.
 Any waste leads to poverty, and this seems to be the greatest waste of all
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
To Make Cloth Water-Proof.

Take eight ounces of sugar Of lead, eight ounces of powdered alum and two and one half gallons of lukewarm water" says Woman's Home Companion for April. Mix in a tub, and let it stand for twenty four hours. Stir thoroughly when first mixed and occasionally for the first hour, to dissolve the ingredi- ents. Take the garment (overcoat, suit or dress, anything of woolen or cotton materiaD, brush thoroughly, and let it soak for twenty-four hours. Take out and let drip until almost dry (don't wring), hang in the air until dry. then press as usual. Wa ter will fall off as from the proverb- ial ducks back. One can use a suit treated in this way, on hunting trips and in driving rain, and come hone dry. It does not destroy or interfere with the ventilation or or injure the fabric in the slightest degree. The quantities as given here cost about twenty cents. and will successfully waterproof an overcoat and suit, or in proportion. "
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

man hearing what you say about him is to say something nice.
 When the girls rave about man when he first comes to town, m three months they want to set the dog on him.
 Self-confidence is essential, but It isn't everything, and may be over done. The fool never questions ms own ability.
 It occasionally happens that man believes he is strong and aggressive when the fact is he is merely quar- relsome and irritable.
 Hypocrisy is so common that there are few people who cannot talk ugly about man one day, and eat at hls table the next.
 The people shouldn't expect much of young ladies these days: Look at what they have to do two or three times day to their hair
 When a preacher begins to hint around that he has offers from other towns. it is a sign that he is work ing a scheme to have his salary raised
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
HOW "INFANT" INDUSTRIES
 GET PROTECTION.

This is an example of how the tariff seems to be applied to in fant" industries !
 For thirty years or more zinc ore has been mined in various parts of the United States, but most largely and protitably in little section in Southwest Missouri and just across the line in Kansas, and in the early days $14 and $16 ton was a fair price. Up to within the last ten or fifteen years the mines were in the hands of hundreds of men, some with little but a mlner's tub, wind less, hand machinery and a lease and zinc had raised in price until it sold around $20 ton. No one thought of putting tariff on the ore and none expected protection" for the industry.
 But how things have changed
 The small miner has either become big miner with large capital and extensive mining plants ard machin- cry or has been frozen out entirely and gone to work for wages.
 Organization and demand have more than doubled the price of zinc ore, great plants have been built, great fortunes made from the in- dustry. And now, this infant" industry has gotten the ears of the lawmakers and secured Joe Can non's promise of a protective" tariff on zinc of l cent pound think of itl A protective tariff to an amount almost equal to the total price the small miner of quarter a century ago got for his ore And the consumer must pay full price for this protection, which will enable the big mining interests to further intrench themselves and levy a tariff" on the people that all must pay for the benefit of a very few already rich and prosperous mine owners.
 Verify it seems that our industry does not become an infant" in the eyes of the tariff tinkerers until it has reached a point where it can control enough politicians to assist it in plundering the public.
 And further, no one is fighting this 1.cent-a-pound tariff except another infant" industry---the big smelters that have been built up around the gas wells in Kansas.
 No one seems to care for the pro- ducer who pays all the tariff.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
Ducks Pay.

Katie V. Saint -Maur, who has won reputation by her success in show ing people how to make money at home, tells how to make money with ducks in the April Woman's Home Companion.
 Ducks are so profitable" says Mrs. Saint-Maur, "that l cannot un- derstand why so few keep them, unless it is the mistaken idea that that they must have a stream or pond in which to swim. It is true that the old-fashioned puddle duck did seem a miserable creature out of water, but the improved strains are almost as much land birds as chick ems are. My stock started with two ducks and a drake which had cost me seven dollars. The first season l raised fifty-eight, sold forty-six, and kept twelve to stock. They were ready for market when eleven weeks old. and the lowest price was eight cen cents pound"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
AT LAST.

Mena is going to have a band.
 To say it is needed is but repeat ing a statement that has been just as true for at least ten years.
 Every year the people of the city have spent hundreds of dollars to pay musical organizations to come here, and their railroad fare and expenses.
 Only one more example of Mena's weakness for sending away from home for things she should produce at home thing that will keep her back as long as continued.
 But we're going to have band and a good one of twenty pieces. backed by the Woodmen of the World, numerically the strongest fraternial order in Mena. Of course everybody will be given a chance to help, and all should help
 A band discoursing good music, stirs the blood, brings harmony and enthusiasm, and these are just the identical things needed to make Mena grow and grow and thrive and become great.
 Mena is going to have band.
 Let's all boost it.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
Curious. Isn't It7

We know that there is nothing new under the sun, but why didn't Moses send wireless message from Mount Sinai to the Israeltes in the wilderness? Why didn't the wise men who walked all the way to Bethlehem go in a touring car !? Why didn't the Prodigal Son wire or phone his father for help? Why did David run the risk of being killed by killing Goliath with a stone, when he could have shot the giant down with his automatic revolver :? When the Foolish Virgins discovered that the oil was out of their lamps, why didn't they turn on the electric lights? But what's the use asking such questions The wisest man certainly knew what he was talking about when he said: There is noth- ing new under the sum-" but there is a mighty small portion of the earth lying directly under it. Hale (Mo.) Hustler-Leader.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
ROYCROFT PHILOSOPHY
-+~-------a-sa BY FRA FI,RERTUS

There is a time to teach things as well as way.
 Happiness and a reasonable con- tent follow just and proper exer- else of one's faculties.
 When man wrongs another he wrongs himself more; and soon IS an object of pity, not revenge.
 Yesterdays triumphs belong to yesterday, with all of yesterday s defeats and sorrows. The day IS here, the time is now.
 We are men and women, and our hopes and aims and final destiny are at least one-where one enjoys, all enjoy; where one suffers all suffer.
 Live so to get the appreciation of your other self, and success is yours. But pray that success may not come any faster than you are able to en- dure it.
 Yes, a persecution has it's compen- sation. In it's state of persecution religion is pure, if ever; it's decline begins when it's prosperity com mences. Very prosperous men are never wise and seldom good. Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you.
 We take an interest in the lives ot others because when we think of another we always imagine our re- lationship to him. Then, too, other lives are to a degree repititions of our own life. There are certain things that come to every one, and the rest we think might have hap pened to us, and may yet. So as we read. we unconsciously slip into the life of another man, and confuse our identity with his. To put ourselves in his place is the only way to under stand and appreciate him and so enrich our own lives. It IS imagi- nation that gives us this faculty of transmlgration of souls; and to have imagination is to be universal; not to have it is to be provincial.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
WARS WASTE AND POVERTY

England's greatest problem today is It's vast army. of paupers-an army out of work, producing noth- ing and dependent upon the labors of others for bare sustenance-n not a living, but merely enough to main tain the spark of life in starved, diseased bodies. The figures show that of the entire population in 40 belong to this class.
 At the other extreme England has another class also non-producing, but living in luxury, using and vast ing the products that are wrung from Natures storehouse by the third class-the one that struggles between the millstone that grinds from below and the millstone that grinds from above that class that must furnish the little that keeps the spa k Cf life in the bodies of the millions of pauper non-pl oducers as well as the largess in which the rich non. producer revels.
 This condition has existed for generations in England, enly as the two millstones grind on year by year they get closer and closer to- gether the class between has be- come thinner and thinner until today whole nation stands appalled, at the fate that faces it-the day when no more can the producers stand the inevitable grind. In some way the pressure of the wheels must be lifted.
 America is today following exact ly in the footsteps of her mother country, and in many ways.
 England is today calling upon her producers to raise a larger sum than ever before for her navy and her army two things that are in them selves wholly and absolutely non productive. The demands are frightening the whole nation.
 Americas war expenditures those of the past and those which
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
STATE MAY LEASE
 CCNYlCTS AGAIN
Owing to Wrangle on the Penitentiary Board Norwood, Ludwig and Tucker Vote to Hire Out
 200 Men.
peclal to The star.

special to The star.
 Li tie K ok, March 29.-The Penitentisry board had its storm fest session today and unless the Legislature rasses an act betwee n COW and April 10 abolishing the practice ot hiring out couvic s, t IS probable that 200 convicts will be leased 10 W. L. Reeves on that date.
 Alter a lorg hard fight over the mauagem mt of the convicts. resulting from disagreements as 10 the providing for their keep. Ing on The farm. Norwood Ludwig and Tucker voted in favor of leasing the convicts agaln for one year at one dollar per day.
 Governor Donaghey and Audi for lobe fought against the pro. posed lease.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
Rational Brevities.
(Davidson.)

The simple fact that others see things differently from you is not proof that they are in error.
 An uncontrolled temper is like an engine without a governor, liable to run away and destroy the machinery.
 Every mysterious thing becqmes very simple when rightly perceived. When we earn the truth all mystery disappears.
 Never put in writing any state ment you are not willing to confront at any time or under any and all circumstances.
 The human mind cannot grasp or estimate its own powers and capa- bilities. 1t is like a younger brother trying to catch up in age with his older brother.
 It is too often true that so-called leaders do not lead, but cater to public sentiments out of selfish motive instead of directing to right and proper ends
 He who undertakes to teach new and profound truths, defines, con fines and is less esteemed by those who hear and will not receive. He who caters to popular opinion is praised by those whom he deceives.
 If God had not intended that we should participate in pleasures He would not have given us the facul- ties to enjoy them. Each faculty we have should be used, but not abused and this is the key to right and proper living.
 Men do not eat heartily except when hungry for food, and even if they did, the system would not ap propriate it to building up the body because not needed. The system is not in proper health. So, if one is not hungry for information he can not receive it. Satisfied minds are not in healthy condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
BIrs OF EVERY pAY PHILOSOPHY

kAituioon 1AOpcst
 Even fool is capable of seeing another mans folly.
 Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
 It is easy to invent scheme, but difficult to make it work.
 A m m who wears long whiskers saves the expense of neckties.
 A really busy man hasn't much time to brag about what he does.
 Worthless people are terribly cat like in always landing on their feet. Most people eat as though they were fattening themselves for mar ket.
 Every man must be something of a diplomat in order to keep his friends.
 The modern woman does not seem to be as churchy as her old-fashlonea sister.
 This is to the credit of human nature: No one ever resolved to be worse next year.
 Another thing which makes a kicker disagreeable, is that he is usually proud of it.
 One of the surprising things of this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself. The only way to guard against a
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
How They Admire One Another.

"The homeopath looked upon the allopath as deep-dyed vil- lian, intent uI on poisoning his patients. The allopath said the homeopatb was a fool. Both agreed that the eclectic was a hybrid and a humbug. The eclectic cheevfully agreed with both his rivals in their estima te of the other, the while holding emphatic notions of the superior ity of his beloved school. From the "Doctors' Trust" bv Hou. Charles Miller in the Nationai Magazine for April.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
OVER A TRESTLE
Seven Freight Cars Leave Track 10 Miles This Side of Texarkana-
 No One Hurt.

Sun d y afternoon No. 5l dIlched seven cars on the high trestle one mlle south of Ogden, delaying No. 4 for over five hours.
 No cause has so far been found. the bridge being practi cally new, and bridge crew all most in sight of the bridge all winter passing over the structure almost every day, No one was injured and outside of tbe delays and loss of the seven cars no damage was done.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Mrs. Pierre Lorillard, Jr., one of New York's rich society women, tired of her round of gayety and died by her own act. Just another example of what life becomes where no useful aim is kept in sight. Work, any real work, would have changed Mrs. Lorillard's view of things. And anyone who will, can do some useful work.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
WHERE CREDIT BELONGS

It is almost daily occurrence for some visitor to Mena to say some, thing complimentary about The Star most often that it is the best paper they ever saw printed in a city the size of Mena. This can but be pleasing to the publishers, but it is always to be remembered that it is, after all, the people of Mena who make such a condition possible. If The Star goes out over the country in such form as to be a credit to and good advertisement for the city 1t represents, it is because the home people appreciate it and give it their approval and support.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

gan senator who has for several years pretended to be working in the interests of the common people, is in fair way to have his conten- tions proven. He is being bitterly attacked by Senators Aldrich and Penrose and Joe Cannon is calling him hard names.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
No One Wants the "Honor. "

Ex Senator Platt makes the claim that he made" Theodore Roosevelt politically Thank goodness no one has ever been able to accuse Mir. Roosevelt of making" Tom Platt -Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Does Mena want one of the four state agricultural colleges to be built in Arkansas If so, it should get busy. There's a chance good depends on the hustle.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
NOTICE T0 TAXPAYRRS

Now is the time to pay your taxes. Remember the book, close April 10, and only one.third have pald so far. Come in and pay up now.
 J. w, Cunningham, f-lSt ll-zt Collector.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Whenever you get that gloomy feeling" climb some Mena bill and look over the city. You will find at your feet beautiful city. surround ed by as pretty mountains as grace the world. This sight and the exer- else and fresh air will make all the world look brighter. Just try it onc.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

If reports are true that the kid napers of Willie Whitla have been caught despite their elaborate pre- cautions, it will be relief to many father and mother, few of whom would oppose the application of a few feet of strong rope as discour- agement to others.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Tillman let Roosevelt get away without giving him that awful 'skinning" he promised. These promises have done heap to keep the pitchfork senator from dropping out of sight entirely.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

A kidney remedy that can be depended on will be found in Prickly Ash Bitters. It heals ana strengthens. w. .C. Vandi- yer, special agent,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Mena never tad more really good residences just completed and in course of construction than today now. There's reason.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Now that the kidnappers are safely in jail the trial is next. How would it do to select a jury com posed of mothers to try the case?
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Better study the big ad in which The Star offers $l50 in gold to some of it's friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

There has been a machine invented that is claimed to be able to detect liars. Mena fishermen, take notice
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

An occasional dose of Prickly Ash Bltters keeps the system healthy, wards of disease and strength and energy. ". C. Nandlyer, special agent
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

Indians on the warpath y" is a headline in the Sunday papers. But it is just little race war over in Oklahoma real old-time Indian war
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

A Missouri woman saved enough pennies to pay for a $500 lot. She evidently had lots of good cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
SELECTED STARLIGHT.

Be what you are, wherever you are.
 Character will take care of reputa- tion
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
A Car Load of Horses and Mules.

l have a carload of good horses and mules for sale or trade for cattle. The stock can be seen at the Mitchell wagon yard. Terms to suit. Ben Fusou. l9 St 13 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01

For Rent or Sale Good room house one blcck west of high school. Call rhoue AT. 2b0tf2tf Joseph Robert
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-01
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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-11-20

It is>only by organization that labor
will be able to demand its Just snare
of what it produces.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-11-20
Morett Makes Kirby crawfish.

f. A. Moffett, former national sec
rotary OF the .Bricklayers' union and
still member of that organization,
was on his feet promptly with pro-
test. MIR. Littlefield gently tried to
sidetrack him, but Moffett wouldn't
be silenced.
II demand to be heard" said Moi
felt. Mr. Kirby has talked about
the restriction OF production by for
bidding men to lay more than a GER
tain number Of brick day. | am
an official OF the Briclllayers union
and deny that it has ever placed
any such restriction on output.
want Mr.. Kirby to say where there
is any such rule in our constitution OF
bylaws or agreements. I want him
to answer my seven other questions
They were asked for, and ! demand
that they be read. Let the audience
judge whether they are worth an
swering."