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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
JEFF SHOWED HIS
 "RAISING' AGAIN
Accepted Invitation of President Taft to Dinner and Failed to Come, Guests Were Kept Waiting
 Lack of Decent Courtesy.

Washington, July 2.-Senator Jeff Davis failed to appear at the White House, after accepting the invitation which he had received from the president. The presi- dent gave an "Alfresco' dinner ou the roof of the White House, Thirty five senators and repre- rescntatives were to be the guests, among them Senator Davis.
 The usual invitations were sent out by the clerk at the executive offices and all accepted. Monday evening came and the distin- guished legislators went to the White House. The president asked his aide If all the guests had come.
 "All except Senator Davis, answer that dignitary.
 "We'll wait awhile, then" said the president.
 They waited, but Senator Da. wis did not arrive, whereupor the dinner proceeded without the Arkansan.
 
 It has always been regarded as an unwritten law that an invita- tion to the White House is com, mand. At any rate, the accept ance of any invitation called fol appearance of the guest, or, if de. tained unavoidably, that regret: be sent in advance of the func ton. Hence, Senator Davis ana the White House dinner episode occasioned considerable commen around the executive offices.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
NUNLEY'S BIG DAY
One of the Biggest Picnics Ever Held in Polk County-M Many Went From
 Mena-The ". 0. ". Band.

One of the most successful lit tie country picnics that was ever held in any community was the one held at Nunley postoffice Fri day, July 2. The site selected for the picnic grounds was a beautiful grove just east of M, K. Penninger's store, and from early in the morning up to the hour of 10 o'clock there was a continuous pouring in of people not only from the immediate Viz ciuity of Nunley, but from miles around, even from Montgomery county, as we'll as good per cent of the population of Meua. At 10 o'clock the w. 0. w. band from this city opened the program with two or three selec- tions, Then came the welcome address by the Rev. D. A. Squy- CTS, who ia well chosen words made everyone feel that they were at home, and that it was their purpose to make everyone fully enjoy the day-which in the end proved to be true in ey- cry sense of the word. The speakers of the day were among the best that Polk county affords, namely: The Rev. D. A. Squy- CTS, the Rev. w. A. Swift, the Rev. William Cooksey, Prof. w. T. Adams and Representative John H. Hamilton.
 Such hospitality as was shown can never te forgotten by the visitors. At Hoontime, dinner was announced and with the an- nouncement came the always welcome words that visitors were first to be served. The good mothers of the community had in readiness all the good eatables that any appetite could wish from the choicest pies, cakes fruits, etc. to the fatted calf and the goose that lad the golden egg-and they made special ef- fort to see that all had eaten to their fullest capacity.
 After dinner the regular pro- gram was taken up and carried through to the end.
 The affair was a succes ss iu ev- cry particular and there was ev- cry feature that would go to make up real picnic-from lem onade stands, merry-go rounds, to the there's the place to hit the nigger babies"-and up to 5 o'clock in the afternoon not one incident that would tend to mar the pleasures of single person had been reported.
 One feature that the good peo- pie of the Nunley community can proudly boast of was that rowdi- ness growing out of strong drink was absolutely absent.
 The w. o. w. band under the leadership of their instructor, Prof. c. w. Mover, and composed of twenty members, furnished the music for the day. This was the bands first engagement, but everyone was well pleased and complimented the boys very high ly. Upon leaving Friday morning the band played selec- tiou on DeQueen street, and upon the return, about 7:30 in the even- Ing, gave short concert on Me. na street.
 There were three ball games during the day, one in the fore- noon and two in the afternoon. The Meua Tigers played iu the forenoon and it is reported the score stood 6 to 3 in the Tigers favor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
NATIONAL CORN EXPOSITION.
Arkansas Can Compete for Ss0,000 iu
 Trophies.

The Third National Corn Ex- position to be held in Omaha December 0 to Is, is virtually a grain exposition. It covers small grains, rice, clovers and grasses, as we'll as corn. It offers to Ar kansas an opportunity that noth- ing else affords. It advertises a state, sgriculturally, better than any other agency can possibly do. Its educational feature alone is worth the expense of attending. The premium list aggregates $50,000. Besides this Arkansas exhibitors may compete for Sl5,- GOO in trophies and premiums in class open to the world. There are many classes open only to Ar kansas. In most classes she will compete only with other Southern states. Her chances for winning are excellent. The exposition management expects to secure free transportation for exhibits to the exposition.
 The writer has been appointed the representative of the exposi- tion in Arkansas. The co-opera- ton of every farmer and all oth- CTS interested in and desiring bet ter agriculture, is earnestly solic. tied. Circulars, literature and premium lists will be sent te those desiring information. Ad- dress postal card to M. Nelson, Fayetteville, Ark, and your name will be placed on our mailing list Begin planning DOW. Think oi something you have that is good, whether corn, wheat, oats, rice, barley, grasses. clovers or alfalfa, Make up the best samples youi stock will afford. Exhibit these at your county fair and the state far and carefully preserve them for the National Corn Ex' position. Seek information re- garding the selection, care and manner of displaying exhibits most effectively. If you have anything good, remember that you can help some one by placing it before the public. Help to i'm prove your state and make for her the place she deserves, and at the same time win a prize that will amply repay you for your trouble. Have your name put or the mailing list.
 Very truly yours,
 Martin Nelson,
 State Vice President of the Ma
 tional Corn Exposition.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
POLK COUNTY THE BEST
Chairman of Tax Commission Makes Report of Investigations
 Miller County the Worst

Little Rock, June 2.-Chair- man Hampton and secretary McDauiels report satistac- tory trip through Miller, Little River, Sevier, Polk, Howard and Hampstead cuunties. MT. Hamp. tea stated yesterday that the most unsatisfactory conditions relative to assessment of prop erty were found in Miller county and that the most uniform asess- ment was found in Polk county. He said that property appeared to be assessed al the highest value in Howard county.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
HeIgeIeIn Heirs Sue eunness Estate

La Porte. Ind, July 2.-Frcd NJ. Pit ner. administrator of the estate of An. drew Helgelein of Aberdeen, South Dakota, who was lured to La Porte. in June 1908, by Mrs. Bella Gunness. was awarded SS,l45 by jury in the La Porte circuit court in suit against Wesley Gogle. executor of the will of Mrs. Bella Guinness, this being the amount with IT months interest. which Mrs. Gunness is alleged to have obtained from Helgelein before she murdered him
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
A Contented Woman

is always found in the same house with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It keeps every member of the family free from aches and pains, it heals cuts, burns and scalds and cures rheuma- tism, neuralgia, lumbago and all muscular soreness and stiffness. 25c. 5''e and Sl bottle. Sold by Gunnels drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
A Golden Wedding

means that man and wife have lived to good old age and consequently have kept healthy. The best way to keep healthy Is to see that your liver does it's duty 3G5 days out of 385. The only way to do this is to keep Hsliard's Heroine in tho house and t.aIln It zghenexer vnur liver gets In.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
FOUNDED TIE GAR.
MEMORIAL TO DR. B. F. STEPHEN SON UNVEILED AT WASH
 lNGToN.
PRESIDENT TAFT WAS PRESENT
Representative J. Hampton Moore o' Pennsylvania Delivered the Grafton -ReguIar Troops and Veterans Take Part in Ceremonies.

Washington, July 3.-With impress sfve ceremonies a granite memorial to pr. B. F. Stephenson, founder oi the Grand Army of the Republic, was unveiled here today. President Taft was present and made a brief speech
 and the oration of the day was deliv'
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
Starved to Death

is what could trnthfnlly be said of many children who die. They have worms, poor things they don't know 1t and you don't realize il. If your child is crcss, irelfni, pasty complex toned and lcses weight for no appar- s=fsss. ff.zs5fs. at@e t Whites Cream Nar-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
PLACES AND DATEs
Two Farms for Sale

One lOa fruit farm, i1z miles east oi Granuis; and one i60a. 1H miles south of Grannis. If inter. es'ed' please write for prices. George $. Dannef, - An' Grannis, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08

Ship us your eggs and poultry ot all ki.ds. We pay you the highest market price, charge no commission at all, and give quick remittance. Reference: Arkan- sas National Bank, Hot Springs. Ark. Communicate with us.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
A Millionaire,s Baby

attended by the highest price baby
 specialist could not be cured of stom- ach or bowel trouble any quicker or surer than your baby if you give it McGee's Baby Elixer. Cures diar- E.iioea, dysentary and all derange-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gently stimulate the liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter. cleanse the system, cure constipation and sick headache. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08
ASSESSORS NOTICE

l will be at the places named below on the days and dates designated, for the purpose of assessing all personal and real property in Polk county for the year 1909. Every person or some- one in his stead is by law required to be In his respective township to meet the assessor, and there and on the dates named make A correct rendition of his property to him in the presence of the ius- tlces of the peace of the town ship. Hours from 8 a. m. to 4 n m. All owners of real estate are especially requested to bring their Iast tax receipt, or their deed and thus avoid serious errors in description of lands.
 PLACES AND DATES.
 White, Cove, Saturday, July 10. and Monday, July l2.
 Cove, Hatfield, Tuesday and Wednesday, July l3 and Ii.
 Mena, at Court House, Thurs. inclusive. ~ Don't forget your deeds or your taN receipts; All are urged to be on hand and avoid paying a ben. alty. po"
 FIREMAN L. JOHNSON.
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08

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The Mena weekly star., 1909-07-08

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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12
Importance Of the Motion Picture.

Slowly but surely is the vast Inn
portance Of the motion picture becom-
ing apparent to thoughtful men and
women. The following editorial ex-
cerpt from the Washington Herald
forecasts the part those pictures vic
play in the preservation of human rec
ords:
The possibilities of the moving pic
ture are beginning to appeal to the
educator as strongly as they have 20
the purveyor of amusement. This de-
vice of Photographic art and mechani-
cal ingenuity has been of rapid devel-
opment, and yet it appears to be only
on the threshold Of its possible utiH-
ties. Its susceptibility to abuse has
led to some prejudice against its in
discriminate employment; but its con-
tribution to innocent entertainment by
far outweights objections that should
be easily obviated, while it's capacity
to realize Pigments of imagination may
enlarge the vision in every field of life.
History is the tale Of the past, while
the moving finger Of light writes upon
the sensitized film the tale Of the pres
ent. II is for the children and the stu
dents OF generations yet unborn to de-
light in those vivid records Of the civ
ihzation of this age that thus con-
tributes a precious heritage to the flu
ture. If time will not turn backward
In its flight, the old man with the
scythe may thus be forced to look over
his shoulder. What a retrospect that
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12
Send for Mike,

The Nampa Leader-Herald tells the
following story of how they are doing
things in Nampa. Caldwell could use
Mike Harmon for few days.
Mike Harmon, street commissioner,
filed complaint last week against
Robert Taylor for allowing irrigating
water to run in the streets and roads.
The case came up for hearing in
Judge Harris court Friday, and Tay-
lor pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The case was tried and evidence
produced which showed to the salts
faction of the court that the defendant
was guilty as charged, and decision
to that effect was rendered.
She city attorney, street commits
stoned and defendant pleaded for
leniency, and Judge Hart remitted the
fine with the understanding that Tay-
lor pay the costs of the suit, amount
ing to about $40.
Mr.. Taylor is only one of the many
offenders in this line, the people being
altogether too careless in the use of
irrigating water, instances where the
water is allowed to escape into the
street being of almost daily occur
renee. Aside from waste of the wa
ter, bad mudholes are formed which
would keep the street commissioner
busy attending to them. The street
commissioner intends to punish all
such offenders in the future.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12

may be one can hardly realize. II this
added art preservative were ancient
today, what vivid realism cauld en-
tighten the pages of the past! The
sage and the youth of the present
could ponder and revel in the revela-
lions now dimly reflected in ruins,
cryptic Inscriptions, and battered
monuments. The minarets OF fallen
architecture would be illumined with
shafts of light. The ceremonies and
the tragedies of remote ages would re-
pass before our eyes. The mysteries
of the oldest civilizations could be re-
vealed, and no longer as through a
glass, darkly, but face to face, could
we observe such comparatively mod
ern spectacles as those of a Roman
holiday, while even the darkest ages of
medieval Europe would be illuminate
ed.
But the vision even of the present
is vastly widened. The delights and
revelations of travel are brought al
most to the threshold of home. The
contemporaneous march of the mighty
present is made to pass before our
very doors. The life of California
moves before eyes on the Atlantic sea-
board and observers may behold the
panorama of the streets Of foreign
cities within the radius of a few steps.
The magic carpet of Aladdin thus be-
comes a reality. When the records of
the phonograph are made resonantly
vocal, sound and sight will be made to
annihilate both time and space.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12
Famous Prizes.

Mrs. T. q. Buckner drew one of the
lucky oranges at the Famous sale
Monday. She got a $500 trunk in her
orange. All the customers got an Or
ange and many got prizes more or less
valuable The other winners were:
$3.50 skirt, Mrs. Sarah Hitson, Cald-
we'll; Ecru net waist, Bernice N. Hat
field, Caldwell, r. r. d. Q; Mems OK
fords, Mrs. G. L. Sterling, Caldwell;
Ladies' tan oxfords, Mrs. q. W. Tracey,
Caldwell Mans rubber boots. Mrs.
Jno. Flynn, Caldwell; stetson hat,
Chas. Flickenger, Greenleaf; Muslin
gown, Mrs. ]. B. Sullivan, r. F. D. 1,
Caldwell; silk parasol, Mrs. Geo. Fro
man, Caldwell; Linen stand cover,
Mrs. l.. A. Gildsmith.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12
Estate papers please copy.)
Returns Thanks for COurtesies.
WHAT 1T COSTS.
Fees Fixed by Law to be Paid in Land
Matters.

Fees Fixed by Law to be Paid in Land
Matters.
Homesteaders and others interested
in public lands may be interested to
learn the fees prescribed by law for
transacting their business by United
States commissioners and registers.
In view of the large amount of work
now being done in the entry of public
lands, 1t Is deemed advisable for the
protection of entrymen to give as
much publicity as possible to the fees
which officials are allowed to charge
for preparing papers. Following are
the official instructions from Washing
ton on the subject:
The Act approved March 4, 1904,
provides the following fees for United
States commissioners and other au-
thorized officers in connection with
land applications, entries, etc., when
made before other officers than the
Register and Receiver:
For each affidavit, twenty-five
cents.
For each deposition of claimant or
witness, when not prepared by the Of
flcer, twenty-five cents.
For each deposition of claimant or
witness, prepared by the officer, one
dollar.
ANY officer demanding or receiving
greater sum for each service shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction shall be punished for each
offense by fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars"
From the foregoing, you will see
that but twenty-five cents may be
charged for each affidavit, and one
dollar may be charged for each de-
position when the deposition is pre-
pared by the officer; that Is, the an
swers as made by the entryman and
his witnesses are written in the blank
by the officer. Otherwise, If the officer
merely acknowledges the deposition,
he is entitled by law, to but twenty-five
cents.
The present homestead application
contains but one affidavit.
The final proof in a homestead en-
try contains three dispositions and one
affidavit.
The application in a timber and
stone entry contains but one affidavit.
The final proof in a timber and stone
entry, under the regulations approved
November 80, 1908, Is merely an "affi-
davit."
The final proofs in a timber and
stone entry made under regulations
prior to those of November 80, 1908,
contain three dispositions.
The original declaration in a desert
land entry contains three affidavits.
The yearly proof in a desert entry
contains three affidavits.
The final proof in a desert land en-
try contains three dispositions.
The officers certificate on all the
present entry blanks indicates clearly
whether the paper is an affidavit" or
deposition"
There is of course, no charge per-
missible for the officers certificate.
Any special affidavits, not embodied
in the application or proof papers, and
required in connection Herewith I'M
der the law or regulations may, Of
course be charged for at the rate Of
twenty-five cents for each afidavit
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12

w. c. Dyer is having an addition
built to his residence on Chicago St.
Douglas Knox, one of the pioneers
of the Payette valley is in the city at
tending court.
Send your old hats to be made new
ana enclose name of sender inside Of
package to ZIMMERMAN, The Halter.
Boise, Idaho.
G. c. Anderson, proprietor of the
Golden Rule store at Boise, says he
will not locate any more single men
as statesmen in the Famous store at
Caldwell. Every time he places a new
man behind the counter, some attract
i've Caldwell damsel soon Yields a
matrimonial hypnotic influence over
him to the extent of purloining away
his affections and a wedding ensues.
Not long since one Of them captured
Manager Ross. So last Saturday Miss
Emma Hill captured w. T. Saunders.
Who the next one will be to be emesh
ed in the nuptial net Is an open Ques-
ton, but Mr.. Anderson Is surely of
the opinion that there is something
more than terrestrial affinity in these
happenings.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12

This was the eighth day for this
term. The case Of Thomas ]. Hamil-
ton VS.. F, L. Tschudy, the plaintiff
was granted a decree as prayed for.
The case of State VS.. Harry O'Neil, the
time for passing sentence was post
poned until Friday. The case of the
State VS.. James Carico was called. The
defendant plead not guilty to the
charge of rape. The case will be set
for trial later in the present term.
One of the important cases tried this
term was the case of w. H. Roadway
VS. Boise Valley Railroad Co. The case
came up for trial on Thursday, before
jury. The verdict gave the plaintiff
the sum of $3.50. This case is the re-
suit of the deal entered into by the
Boise Valley road for the purchase of
the Caldwell Interurban, but before
the final turning over of all the pa
pers and property, the Boise Valley
people got cold feet and refused to
complete the deal. But w. H. Roadway
and H. A. Griffiths were fortunate or
unfortunate as it might be considered
received bonds on the Boise Valley for
the amount of their stock in the Cald-
we'll Interurban. The interest ON the
bonds was defaulted and the suit was
the result.
Friday.
The case occupying the attention of
the court yesterday was entitled the
State VS.. William Fuller, who is charg-
ed with horse stealing, but the charge
has not terrors for Fuller, as it Is not
the first time he has been in court on
the same charge, and it has never been
proved sufficiently to justify jury in
bringing in verdict of guilty and it
is no cinch that there will be a convic-
ton at this trial. At 100 p. m. Judge
Bryan gave Harry ONeil and John
Wittle their sentence each for the term
of not less than one year nor more
than fifteen years. This is one of the
fool laws passed last winter which
compels the judge to give prisoners
convicted for burglary an indetermi
nate sentence.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-12
Three Valleys Now.

Nampa is not modest. On request
she can improve upon the Great Gre
ator. God made the Boise valley; and
from 1t Nampa carved the Nampa val
ley, comprising that portion of the
Boise valley too high for water. We
also have Caldwell valley, which Is
that portion of the Boise valley which
is in the center, and all susceptible OF
irrigation.