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The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
DEPENDS cHlcAeo's GOOD NAms
Association of Commerce ArraIons
 Attackers Of City.


 Rev C. W. McPherscn. who in a speech in New York recently saids While New York is the wiekedest city in the United States, Chicago is worse-so bad that it cannot De called American, it isn't even civilized is severely arraigned in bulletin issued ay the Chicago Association of Com merce. Referring 10 Mir. McPherson. the bulletin says: This benigated In. diyidual should he taught that the ia temperate use of the tongue Is more saneful than the intemperate use Of tlcoho or other drugs that kill the latter poisons the individual offender. while the former cuts and wounds ths reputation of many" The association then goes on to set forth facts show ing Chicagos greatness and goodness, It's commercial and industrial re. sources, its prosperity as indicated by it's bank deposits and the number of wage earners at work. and it's char ities. One of the statements is tha' Chicago has So hospitals. larger number in proportion to population than any other large city in the coun try. notwithstanding it has the lowest ieath race of all Of them
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
PRISON DOORS NEVER LOCKED
One of the Beautiful Chan nei Islands.

Sark, the loveliest of the channel islands, possesses a quaint old prison Of two cells, more as matter of form than of necessity; for serious crime is almost unknown in the island, which has no paid police, but simply an elected constable. It is some years since the prison was called into requi- sitior, and on the last occasion the bolt was found to be so rusty that 1t had to be broken before the door could be opened. The prisoner was then put in, left all night with the door open, and made no attempt to escape.
 On another occasion young English servant, who had stolen some clothes. was sentenced to three days impris onment The prospect so terrified her that the authorities took pity on her loneliness and considerably left the cell open. The little maid sat in the doorway and was consoled by kind hearted Sark women. who came to keep her company.
 A still more curious incident is told of a man who was convicted for neglecting his wife and children. He was ordered to betake himself to the prison and there wait for the arrival of the constable. This he did. sitting outside undl the door was opened to let him iu.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE BARRED
For Sanitary Reasons the W. c. T. U. Will Stop the Waving of
 Pocket Handkerchiefs.

Omaha, Oct 30.--While tho W. c T. U. is on the trail of the hquor evil 1t Is going to take side swat at the Demon Germ. A beginning was made in the national convention when it was voted to do away with the "Chautau qua salute" The Chautauqua salute is given by rising and waving pocket handkerchief
 Now, no better method could be de vised, according to expert medical opinion, to disseminate the causes oi all the ills to which flesh Is heir than the same Chautauqua salute. and on that advice the w c. T. U decided to dc away with 1t. The giving of the salute in closed halls was an especial ly dangerous proceeding, the doctors said, so flor sanitary reasons" the con vention voted to discontinue It.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
SWoRDFiSH WEATHER vANE
Still Pointing to Wind, as 1t Long Has Done, on Block Island
 Barn.

There are more hotels at Block Island now than when I was there some years ago, and more people, . said man just back. "but found at least one familiar object there that pleased my eye. that being an old weather vane.
 "0n the road running to the south from the islands center of population to the remarkable clay bluffs that rise to the height of hundred feet or more along the islands southern shore there is barn above whose cupola turns a homemade wooden yane fash toned in the form of swordfish. The hardy fishermen of Block Island hunt the swordfish, as well as every other sort of fish that finds home iii or that traverses these waters. and here tue swoffss,ss swofs,sssssts:: ssssst:: weather vana seems not only striking but strihingly appro- priate.
 "The yane is about six feet in length, which to be sure would be small for swordfish. but which is big for weather vane; and there 1t was still, the only swordlsh vane I ever saw, and pleasure it was to see it still there and still turning easily and as ever pointing true to the wind
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
Scottish Sabbath Observance.

James Payne Frote of his expert ence in Edinburgh. Scotland, in the seventies Of the fast century sisi she street where first resided 1t struck me that. to judge by the drawn down blinds, the people spent good deal of their time upon the seventh day in bed; on my second Sunday, however. was undeceived, for my landlady came up and informed me that though she had not spoken of 1t last Sunday she must now draw my attention to the fact that 1t was not usual in Ed inburgh to draw up the window blinds on the Sabbath, and that the neigh bors had begun to remark upon the unlawful appearance' of her establish ment. which had heretofore been a God-fearing house"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
;atA0 USED AS FURNITURE
In Sunny Countries the Staff of Life Serves Other Purposes Than
 Those of Sustenance.

In the land of the pyramids when ever coffee is brought in to a visit ing gaest. the sun cooked bread sheet. Ing is always served herewith. It looks like so much chamois leather, and is of swedish taste, being com. bounded solely of four and the ex- pressed pulp of sultana raisins. It is cleanly to handle and can be crum. pied up in the hand without fracture.
 This bread sheeting is most i'm portant article of interior commerce. per camel caravans, among the Asiat- ic kalifats and bazars. It has for thousands of years been their com. bined bread, cracker and cake, all in one
 The bread sheeting is used in the countries of origin as minor articles of furniture and furnishings just as the natives of the tropics make a be wildering variety of uses of the cocoa nut palm and it's products-as sun blinds, awnings. lanterns. cahiers for holding papers, and so on through a dozen uses. In their dry climate these uses are practicable, but fin rainy sea sons the goods if wetted collapse like paper almost.
 Even in Manhattan among the Ital Ian bakers you see the peculiar trel lis work hardtack bread (made In big ringed sheets about a yard square) made to do duty as temporary shelv- ing. It will not stand much weight but is used for drying out light ar ticles, as the air strikes the objects both from below and above.--Bakers Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04

Kansas City, Oct. 30.-when R. A. Long opened his mail in his office in the R. A. Long building he found a letter demanding loan of s5,000 to be sent through the mail. This letter came in the o'clock mail. At ?: 30 o'clock another letter came repeating the demand for a loan. The letter in- structed Mir. Long to keep the request secret.
 Mir Long notified Edward Boyle. in- spector of detectives. Inspector Boyle detailed l. j. Kessler and J. J. Mo Craw. detectives. to watch the post office and l.. B. Jennings detective. to guard MT. Longs house.
 The name signed to the letters was o, B. Vandeller.
 Last night when a man stepped up to the general delivery window at s o'clock and called for the mail the clerk handed the letter out. At the same time the detectives stepped for ward and arrested the man. He was taken to police headquarters where he was questioned by Inspector Boyle.
 The prisoner said his name was Thaddeus Sebastian Wilson of Garnett, Kan. He win be 22 years old Novem- Der ,. For two years he has been a school teacher at Garnett His father is William F. Wilson, the United Brethren minister of Earlton, Kan Two months ago Wilson came to Kan. sas City. according to his statement He admitted that he had written three letters to MT Long month ago de handing $l 000. but he denied having written to him yesterday The police believe they have the man who wrote the letters received yesterday
 R. A. Long was not the only one who was chosen by Thaddeus Sebastian Wilson to give him money Lawrence Jones, head of the Jones Dry Goods company, also received a letter from Wilson asking for money. It was re- ceived month ago Wilson confessed to writing the letter to Mir. Jones at i2:30 o'clock this afternoon, in the of flee of Edward Boyle, inspector of de tectives. The Jones letter then was obtained by the police Wilson used the name J A. Hill In writing to MT. Jones and requested that he be given s1.000. This was the first letter that was written. MT. Jones did not an. swer the letter and when Wilson re eeiyed no reply from him he then turned to Mir Long for money.
 The letter is nearly the same as the first ones written to MT Long. It tells of the need of money and the fact that 1t must be forthcoming to save Will sons father from ruin. Wilson said in the letter that he is young and will ing to work or do anything to make D for the money
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
A Home for Spirits.

Andrew Hale. recluse who re- gently committed suicide at Lebanon. Ore. had house to which he had about twenty additions Each of it's small rooms was for the abode of the spirit of departed friend. The house was filled with curious things, gathered together to amuse the spir- its. A lot of shoe strings several clocks. musical instruments and vari- ous articles were there. The collec- ton must have cost Hale more than x2.500
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
Her Fatal error

He was supposed to be poor, but otherwise honest young man, while she was admittedly thing of beauty
 "WiIl you marry me?T ne asked.
 "No, she answered.
 You are very short" he aui tered.
 'Ditto,n she replied That's wlis tbere is nothing doing in the matrimo nial line"
 .soh. I don't know" he sneereds as he extracted an obese blllbao1 ifonl an inside pocket and displayed a mum. Der of sl,OoV bills. I'm not SC short"
 Whereupon the unwary ma'a tf'Fe to fall upon his neck, but ne gfaes fully sidestepped and she fell 10 tDs 6oor in faint
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
\ REVOLT IN GREECE
plscoNTENTEp NAVAL OFFICERS SEIZE THE ARSENAL ON
 ISLAND OF sALAMiS.
TROOPS SENT AGAINST THEM
Great Excitement Prevails ct Athens and Ministry of Marine Is Guarded Lieut. TibaIdos, Leader of Rebels, Proclaimed a Traitor.

Athens. Greece. Oct S0.--A formid able revolt in the navy mas taken place, and the situation is acute. The band of naval officers which quilted the capital Wednesday and withdrew to the island of SaIamis. seized the arsenal there today and is now en trenched The band met no opposi- ton.
 There have been rumors for months of discontent in the Greek army and navy that would force King George to abdicate. A cabal was said to con template offering the throne to the duke of the Abruzzi, the suitor for the hand of Miss Katherine Elkins. the American girl
 The rebels are led by Lieutenant ri baldos and are reported to number se0 men. The government has pro claimed Tibaldos traitor and ordered his arrest.
 The Greek fleet is anchored at Ker- atsini. on the further side of the island ol Salamis. and has not yet pad tim' 10 declare which s.ae it will taks Great excitement prevails in this cit atd the ministry of marine is guarded by troops.
 This afternoon q regiment of infan- 'ry and battery of field guns were sent to Skaramanga. on the coast, a lew miles west of Athens. and opposite Leros, the point on the Island of Sa ianis where Tibaldos' men are en- tFenched
 It Is said that Tibaldos has gained me support of the entire torpedo flo- siiia of eight ships and threatens to employ these in sinking the rest of sne fleet if it does not join him. As alpaldos holds the arsenal and am. intuition depots, the vessels in the Pessession Of the government are without ammunition and have not been mobilized.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
LEGAL NOTICES.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
 Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance Of the authority and directions contained in tho decferal order of the Chancery Court of Polk county. made and entered on the 2sth day of June, l900, in acertain cause No. aS5l then pending therein oetween r.. $. Wfllett, com mpiainant, and A. NJ. Wright. ct al, defendant, the undersigned, as Commission cr Of said Court. will offer for sale at public ycndue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the County Court House. In which said Court Is held, In the County Of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judiciai sales, on Saturday. the 9th day of November. 1909, tho following described real estate, fO-wit.
 Lot i, Block 25. Peffass addition to the City of Mena, in Polk County. Arkansas.
 Terms Of sale; On q credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annun from date of sale until paid, and Hen being retained on the premises sold fo secure the payment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 7th day Of 0c- tober, 1909. H. J. Green,
 Commissioner In Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior T. s Land Of flee at Camden. Ark sept. q. 1909.
 Notice K hereby given that
 SAMUEL F. iiARRELSON of Mena. Ark. who on April IS 1903, made homestead entry No. z651D iSerias No. 0i ISzl, Principal Meridian. has filed notice of inten- ton 70 make finai nve-year proof to estab- lish claim to the land above described, before County Clerk of Polk county, Mena, Ark, on the 10th day of November. f5D9.
 Claimant names as witnesses
 Marvin D. Smaitwood. William c. Gentry. Henry ]. Siften, William A Baker. of Mena, Ark. H. G. Ffiedhein. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
The Roots of Aitrulsnn.

The three eternal roots of altruistic energy are these: First. the principle of justice; that there Is moral law before which all men are equal, so that I ought to help my neighbor to his rights. Second. the principle oi charity; that I owe infinite tenderness to any shape or kind of man, however unworthy or useless to the state. Third. the principle of free will: that can really decide to help my neigh bor. and am truly disgraced if do not do so. To this may be added the Idea of definite judgment; that Is, that the action will at sometime ter ribly matter to the helper and the helped
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
salntlx aculde.n

An Englishman having business in certain Danish town arrived at the railway station. He inquired of a group of men standing near the way to the house he wanted, whereupon one Of them offered to go with him and show him. With recollections of what such service meant in England. he said T don't want guide But surely you asked us to show you the way. said one of them. Yes. but don't want a guide" My dear sir. I am not a guide; am the bishop"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
ROAD PETITION

Tn the County Court Of Polk County, Ark. October term, i909. In Re ] 1 Griffin, ct al. Petition to abolish q part of Camp Wilder public road in Road District No "A. To the honorable County Court of Polk county:
 We. tho undersigned petitioners, residents respectfully represent and show to the Court; That all that part of the public road known as the Camp Wilder road. beginning at tue old line road at the residence of Thomas liar ris. ST. in said road district. and running thence east t0 the eastern terminus of said road is not used by the general public and ls not Of sufficient Importance and henefit to the general public fo justify the expenditure of the money and labor or said road district to maintain and Keep said road in condition said road ought Co be abolished. Wherefore, your petitsoners pray that your honor mako aii order abolishin4 said portion of said public road. Respectfully
 c. I.atah af al
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
Horrorsl

New Jersey inventors. abetted by local capitalists. have devised fire cracker made entirely hy machinery at the rate Of SC a minute, at a cost Of production less than the import duty on Chinese fifecfaekers. No hus man hand we are told touches tho cracker from the beginning of it's man. ufacture to the end Ii is perhaps too much to hope that no human hand shall touch 1t afterwards Doubtless many will, and We shall begin to hear the result on the day after July 4,- Boston Transcript.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
A Tiny Baby

can't tell you in words what fhe trouble is; but if it's complexion gets rasty, if it gets weaker and weaAer. ioses aesh and is cross and peevish, xou can be certain that ithas worms. Give it Whites Cream Nermifuge. oaaranteed harmless. Expels the worms and pats the baby iu a healthy normal condition. Sold at Gunneis' Drug Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
NorIcE FoR prnLI.lATloN.

Department of fbe Interior, U. & Land OF fioz at Itamden- Ark. Oct 11 HAM.
 Notice is hereby given that
 JOHN IT. GRIpER of Hatfield. ArK.. who. on November {. 1904. made homestead entry No. 2sl9i Serial No. 0l9sf) for sh se4 and ST swt4 Sec 10, Twp. ] <, Range 3I W. ath principal meridian, has lied notice of intention to make final five-year proof. to establish ciaim to the land above described, before Circuit Bark of Polk county Mena, Ark, on ths fth day of December lg0a Claimant names as witne ses:
 Jasper Stockton. William II. Bethel. An drew J. Roberts. of Hatfield. Ark. Lien Ben nett, of Mena, Ark. II. C. Ffiedheim.
 Register
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
A Hairs Ere adth Escapg

Do you know that every tfne you have a cough op cold and let it run on thinking it will cure itself ynn are inviting pneumonia, consumption or some other pulmonary trouble2 Don't risk it. Put your lungs back in per- feet health and stop that cough with Ballnrd's Horehunnd Syrup. Price 2.,c. 5oc and sl per bottle. Sold by Gunnels Drug stores
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
pained Him neenix

"There is great deal of egotism in She profession. said the leading man.
 There is, answered Mir. Storming ton Barnes. with touch of sorrow in his tone. fl am astonished to see how many actors appear to tn. nk they play Hamlet as well as do"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
Lieutenant Tibasdos is the comman-

Lieutenant Tiba,dos is the comman- der of iotilIa of torpedo boats and submarines. He demands that he be appointed minister of marine and threatens if this is not conceded that he will overthrow the government and establish dictatorship.
 If Tibaidos succeeds in winning over the fleet it is feared he will be in a position to carry out his threats
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

 fee at Camden, Ark. sept 2t 1ga9.
 Notice IS hereby given that
 ELIAS A. MOORE of roard Camp ark who on Mar 2, iApf made homestead entry No. 2zBI gSefial No. 0I773. for se4 se1. sec. 36, T. 2S.. K. 29 W. and n,x neAz ana ssSt4 feAf Sec. 1, T. , s., K 2A w. 5fls Principal Meridian. has llied notice cf ifl- tenfion to make final fite-year proof to es- fablish claim to the land above descrihtd. be fore County Clerk of Polk county Mena, Ark. on the 10th day of November, i0nA. tialnfAnt names as witnesses:
 t.eor4e N i'ra1e CT Fgger. Ark. Andrew ]. Sfricf iand aud William I5. Cotton ef Board Caiep. Ark. Pinknev Corley of 4jR Fork, Arks n. c. Ffiedheinl, Register
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x0rIcE FoR punIICAYIoN.

Department Of the Interior, ~. S. Land office at Camden. Ark, Sept. 2l, 1903. Notice Is hereby given that
 JAMES WARD of Opal, Ark, who, on September 20. fA02, made Homestead Entry No. 2s}z5 Serial No. 03sH9. for w1s swA ne14. sw'f and nwsf Sc 14, section ss. Township S., Range 2S- ". 9th prfirtrftt tii''t lion to make nnal ive-year proof, to estab- fish claim to the tard above desciibed. before County Clerk of Polk County at Mcna, Ark. on the sth day of November. lHua-
 Claimant names as witnesses: Thomas : Morris, of apal. \ rk.. Peter D. Mays of Board Camp. Ark and Dock K. Roberts aud James M. Standridge, Of Opal Ark.
 IL. c. Ffiedheim Sept go. 1909. Register
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04

Group is not prevalent duriug the dry cold weather of the early winter Parents of young children should lse prepared for 1t. All that is needed is bottle of ChamberIain's Cough Remedy Many mothers are never without it in toeIr homes and | hsS never disappointed lbem, Sold by all dealers,
The Mena weekly star., 1909-11-04
FAR MFRS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers or unions are especially requested to notify The star of any changes in ornces- meeting times or places, thus keeping Inc directory up-to-date aud Of greatest possible value to the membership.
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PoLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday iu January April, July and October. A. "A. Parker, President, Cove; Dan Brawliy, Vice Piesi- dent ]. R. DaIrlpple, secretary-Treasuref Grannis;
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. sg1. Ed Posey, president; c. l.. Posey, secretary Quito r, Q. Meets 2nd and gth Saturdays.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO ,o1

Geo. Wood, president, K. Wilcox, so sre ttary' meets 2d and fth Saturdays at 2 p. nj. kgger, F. O.
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BOARD CAMP UNION.

Meets lst, 3rd and 5th "Wednesday nights. (. II. Miller, president: A. ls. Wear secretary Board Camp F. Q.
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LTRrpTY UNION Nd es6.

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5i A. J. Edwards president; J. F. Smith, sec retary. fiartly r. Q.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. b77 Meets Saturday evening before the lst and ird Sundays. D. Morris. president, w. IT. Riding, secretary. Hartley r. O.
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l. C. Terrell president. $. Thacker, secre- iary. Meets Pod and Ath Saturday at ? D. m. Rocky postotlice.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4. E. K. Griflith, president;J c. Yell, sec1o- tary. Quito F. Q.
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RANSOM UNION No. gf7.

l.. l.. Sanders, president; k. J. Scutherg, Secretary, Meets each lst and 3d Saturday ai D m. Egger r. 0.
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Meets lst and ard Saturday nights. ]. R chambers, president; Prof W. It. Shinn, sec retary. Mena, F 0.
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porrrp IfNIaN

OAK GROVE UNION !, B. Davis. president; T. +. Baker. scsre- tary. Granfiss
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. sso.
 C. W. IIarbin president: W. Nj. HarbIn. secretary. Meets 2d and fth Friday nights
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HATFIELD UNION NO. zs0. Meets lst and srd Saturday at D. m. A. 0 Bruce, president; k. II. Stockton, secretary Ifatneld F. 0.
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FOWLER UNION NO. f2Ss ]. >. Roger, president. II. r.. Rfngler. sccre- tary. Meets first and third Saturdays.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750 Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7.30 D. m. x. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Menn, r. c.
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Meets od and 4th Thursday nights. R. ]. perin, president; c. c. Cole, secretary and treasurer.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901 Lee Eycns, president, T. A. DooIey, secre- tary.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 154z. W. T.Terrell, president; j. s. Bethel, secre tary. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights.
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w. Y. Murray, president; J. ". Edward secretary and treasurer. Meets each 2d and 4th Tuesday nights.