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Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
ALUMNI BANQUET.

Last evening the Alumni Association
Of the Milford High School held theil
third annual banquet in the New Cen.
tury Club Rooms. Promptly at eight
O'Clock the program was commenced
by the rendering Of the play entitled
"A String Of Pearls, or q Domestic
Comedy" This comedy kept the
Alumni in continuous laughter from
the time that the curtain rose until it
closed on the last scene. Following the
play a solo was rendered by Miss Gibbs,
Of Columbus, N. J. Later in the even.
ing the members sat down to a pleasing
menu, which was Is follows:
Oyster Cacktalls Crackers
Tomato Salad Crackers
Coffee
Mints Olives Pickles
After the banquet the new Ulcers
were installed Miss Helen Richards.
the retiring president, made a fine ad.
dress in which she told OF the progress
mad during her administration, which
was answered by the new president,
Miss Viva Johnson, who told Of the
ambition Of her administration. About
half.past ten the tables were cleared
away and dance was enjoyed until
the early morning hours. Music for
the occasion was furnished by Breme /
Brothers Orchestra.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
TO HONOR TAMINL.

On Saturday evening, May 18th,
FaWnee Tribe, No. 4s, Imp'd o. r. M,
ofCoolspEing, will hold a 81. TammaDy
Day eelebFatiOn in q grove near that
village. Refreshments will be served at
me ciese Of addresses by Great sachem
barry W. Sinclair and Great Chief Of
hseoRde Edward McIntiFe Of WIlnnina.
soaS' vi the Ins16bssnthlfvs
aAas Ssas' gives aR invit&tioR.'
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
CHURCH NEWS.

Avenue M. E. General class
at $50 q. m. At 1890 3. M. memorial
service in honor Of the deceased OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic. The Mil.
ford Post Of the Delaware State Militia
will join Garfield Post Of the Grand
Army in worship at this service. Ser
mon subject, "OHr COuntFy's Martyrs. I"
EpwOrth League anniversary at 6. 80 p.
M, with . prepared program.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
DISPENSARY AT GREENWOOD.

The Sussex County Branch Of the
Delaware State tuberculosis Commits
sion opened a dispenssry for the treat
ment Of tuberculosis at Greenwood on
Thursday, May 26th. The dispensary
will be open once q week on Thursdays
from 4.8O to $50 p. m. All applicants
will be examined, and If afflicted with
the disease, treatment will be given
free of charge.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
PLANO RECITAL.

A recital will be given by Miss Can.
sey's pupils on Friday evening, June
3Ed, at 8 o'clock, in the Century Club
Rooms. An admission Of 10 cents will
be charged in order 70 defray the ex.
penses Of the recital. The sehOmacker
Piano 70 be used viii be sent down ffom
the John wanAmaker PIaH0 GtOFs. The
pEegFAm viii AppeaE next wesk.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
ALUMNI ELECTION.

At the regular Alumni meeting last
Monday evening much busiBess In re-
gard to the Alumni Banquet and other
Alumni questions were attended to.
The election of Officers was held with
the following result President, Miss
viva johnson !; Vice-PresideDt, Mar.
shall Townsend secsstaEy, Miss Jennss
Stanton Treasurer, M3ss Sara Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY.

The Junior Glass Play. given Tues.
day evening In Armory Hall, was VeI1
well rendered aud highly appreciated
by the large auaience The charActers
kept the audience in continuous laugh
keE by the different eOmplIsatisns IN
which they WaEs thEOWn.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
BUILDING NEW BARN.

On the large mansion home Of ex-
Governor Watson q large barn is beiB &
built Of brick. The walls are IS inch,
2OxS2 feet, slate roof, boxed windows,
and in keeping with all other building
Governor Watson does He is having
the work done by days work, and super
vising it himself. Charles g. Fisher
drew the plans.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-27
PENSION FOR WIDOW.

Gel. John Wainwright, Of Whining
ton, Delaware, has secured . pension
for Mary A. Truitt, Of 5eAfOrd, Della
ware, widow Of Samuel O. Truitt, who
served in Co. d, 18th Pennsylvania
Cavalry. She gets eE2 a-AOnah fFem
ApEil eth, Rals. <.a.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure. thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, eating sores. scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin, ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism. or any blood or skin disease, take Bot. anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal. aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express $I per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga. B. B. E. IS es- pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases, as it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by w. c. Vandiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
Let Companion Hang Himself.

An astonishing story of callousness was told at Darlington. England. re- gently where young man named Bolam calmly confessed that he had sat in the prison cell and watched an. other prisoner commit suicide. This prisoner, middle-aged man named Gully. had been arrested on a charge of larceny. and placed in the same cell as the youth. During the night he produced piece of cord from ths lining of his coat. Who Is going first?" he said to Bolam. Well. I'm not go ing" replied Bolam. Gully then hanged himself. the youth quietly watching him the while. After the tragedy the latter went to sleep with the dead man hanging beside him When he was asked by the police why he had not stopped Gully. Bolam said T didn't care what he did. I was not going to interfere. It was not my fault"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
RETAIN BELIEF IN AMULETs
Expectations That Once Were Gen eral Throughout the World Not
 Yet Entirely Gone.

Faith in the virtue of amulets was well-nigh universal in ancient days: Lord Bacon says the historians had firm belief in them. Indeed, much of the art of medicine consisted in the di. rection for their employment. tens, gold. stones. bones. bits of parchment with sacred writing, cylinders of stones. unicorns' horns. all of these would protect against the invading spirits or the influence of the evil eye.
 This Is the origin of countless popu- lar superstitions that remain to this day. The form has been handed down. while the theories which prompted it have long since been lost sight of. This Is why some people carry in their pocket a horse chestnut or a new po- tato to ward off rheumatism; this is why others tie around the necks of their children tarred rope as a pre- ventive against all the diseases com mon to children; this is why others think gold chain will prevent quinsy sore throat, or string of root beads worn around the neck will help chil- dren to cut teeth.
 The coral beads which ease the troubles of teething children and the amber beads which cure asthma are beliefs which are firmly adhered to to this day. Pliny relates that Domitius Nero used to wear the hair of his wife on his neck, thinking 1t beneficial be. caf1aa if wno ovnhor oolorod A.,o,.to4n for teething are of very old date. and as red was a favorite color for an am ulet. 1t can easily be seen how the coral necklace came to be so popular for Infants who were teething.
 Red was considered very potent in warding of the evil eye. In time of trouble. when the evil eye was espe- cially triumphant. all the red tape in certain county in England was brought up to ward off it's baleful in- duence. The remains of this supersti- ton still prevail, for many people be- lieve that red string around the neck Is an excellent remedy for asthma, measles and humps. The preservation of faith in red still exists, as is shown in the great virtues of red flannel. and the belief that the milk of the red COW is better than that of COW of another color.
 The German peasant, if he cuts him. self. thinks he stanches the blood bet. ter with a red ribbon. This may be accounted for not only by tradition but by the fact that blood would not form so startling contrast when wet ting a red ribbon as when wetting 8 white one
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
ni=uiusina of Children.

For the good of the child, if for nq other reason. discipline should begin as soon as a child is old enough tc manifest its own will That Is earlier than. many people suppose, Discipline rhould be conformed altogether to the good of the child and not to the com, fcrt and convenience of the parent al though these also are to be consid cred.
 Make few simple rules for the government of the child. and enforce iher,. They can be added to as the child grows in strength and knowl, pdge. And enforcement of these rules win be better through the means of tommendation or reward for obedi. ence than of punishment for disobedi. ence. Lead the child onward rather than trv to force 1t forward
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
THE OKLAHOMA CAPITAL CASE
Stafe Bank Commissioners Private Papers Seized by Guthrie Sheriff
 Was Moving the Records.

Guthrie. Ok- Aug. 31.-E. B. Cocb. reil, state bank commissioner. was served by Sheriff John Mahoney C.: Logan county with the restraining O.. Yer issued in.the Logan county districs court forbidding Cockrell to move his Iiicial records from Guthrie.
 Cockrell made no protest, but wat anxious about his private papers that were seized several days ago. Sheriff Mahoney told him that the only way 70 get them would be by applying to the court It is believed that doeu- ments relating to the failure of the de. funct Columbia Bank and Trust Com. pany of Oklahoma City are among the seized records.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15

Ask your friend, your preacher. your druggist for hls opinion of swamp Chill and Fever Cure; ask anyone who knows or who has ever used Swamp Chill Cure. and you will find they one and all will say Swamp Chill Cure IS as nec- essary as food; to those who dwell in any section of the country where chills and fever prevail. Prove it for yourself. It is guar anteed absolutely to cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15

for no other reason than to settle the doubt, to answer the question. to sat isfy the wild clamor of his soul. to kill the hope that flashed into his breast at the others words.
 His reverie was interrupted by the arrival of a strange negro. Langford
 had stopped at village tavern. it ap-
 peared, where he had procured writ
 ing materials. He had paid the boy
 literally to bring the note to Char
 mock. The envelope was sealed. Be
 meath his name was written these
 words:
 "As you are a gentleman and re- spect the request of dead man. you
 will not open the envelope until you
 stand upon the island"
 Never was there such a prohibition.
 Never was there such a consuming desire in the mans heart to defy 1t and disregard it. Yet that vague, intangible thing we call honor, backed
 by fiimsy bit of paper and paste,
 held Charnock with letters of steel. The envelope decided him. He rose to his feet. entered the house. sent for
 his uncle, told him the story and bade him get ready to start for San Fran
 cisco that night. Whitaker and the
 chaplain, summoned temporarily from the great undertaking, joined them at Washington. and the little party went rushing westward in private car on a special train as fast as steam and steel could take them. And yet to the heart of the man their progress was so slow that every hour he be- came more frantic with impatience. Back in the little village inn by the roadway Langford, alone, lay dying. A strange lawyer wrote few letters for him confirming win made in San Francisco leaving ever dollar he pos sessed to Charnock's great undertak- Ing on condition that his name be not mentioned in it and that those who cared for him might regard it as the end of a great exDiation. And so min lnstered unto by strange clergyman. be passes out of sight, having made what amendment he could. He loved much in the end, surely iD the end much would be forgiven him! Poor Langford
 Continued ln next issuel
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15

tear 1t off He was white once more, the sudden flush had gone, but his lips were set determinedly. Listen we'll to what tell you" he said slowly. T break my word to do 1t. am false to my oath in what I say. Nevertheless say 1t Go back to the islandl"
 "What?' cried Charnock. Don't you hear mel" asked the man. intense bitterness in his voice. Now that he had made the plunge, he realized more keenly than ever what it meant to him even In the very ar ticles of death to think of Charnock and the woman. Do have to say it again7" he went on "Go back to the island"
 His voice rose until he almost cried the five words in Charnock's face. The Virginian stood absolutely appalled,. Langford looked at him a moment, laughed bitterly, turned. and went slowly down the steps. More than ever he hated him. In one bound Charnock was by his side.
 You have said too much or too It, tle," he cried, laying his hand upon the other. What do you mean? Why should go back to the island7 Is she there"
 In his agitation, he even shook the trailer. slighter, feebler form of the man who had just uttered those words.
 Unless" said Langford coolly, you want me to die on your threshold you would better take oil your hand. The doctors told me that the least physical violence or exertion would be fatal to me-"
 Releasing him, Charnock spoke again.
 But won't you tell me what you mean7 Great God. man. think what your words conveyf" q will tell you nothing, nothing further. This is my last will and test ament to you Though die here, 1 have nothing further to say to you than this; Go back to the island. Damn you!-
 He turned away again and went down the steps leaving Charnock standing staring after him. He reeled slightly as be went, but he caught himself and marched on with as great a resolution as ever any soldier mani fested in the point of danger. He had displayed weakness once in the pres ence of his enemy. He would not do 1t again. And while Charnock stared at him, he stepped out through the gate from under the trees, entered the big car and was whirled away. Left to himself Charnock sat down upon the bench and pressed his head in his hands. his thoughts in a wild whirl. Go back to the islandl Why had he said thatf Who was there Did some fantastic spirit of revenge send him half way round the world on some fools errand? Hatred spoke in the mans voice. He had coupled his injunction with a curse which was sufficient attest to the bitterness of his feelings. And yet truth spoke there, too. Go back to the islandI What could it meanf
 A long time he sat resolving in h!s mind his course. although he knew what 1t would be from the very mo ment that the words had fallen from Langford's lips. He must go back, fl
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15

SALE OF TIMBER, District Y o. 3. Albu- querque, N. M., July 26, 1910. Sealed bids marked outside, "I3id, Tin Der Safe Appiica- ton, April P, 1910, Arkansas and addressed to the District Forester, Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be received up to and including the i2th day of Septemqer, 1910, for all the merchantable dead timber standing or down. and the live timbe marked for cutting by Forest officers on a designated area of about 1l20 acres located approximately in Secs. 3. 1, ], 6, T. N, k. B w.; Secs 34, B, T. 2 N., R. 32 w., 5th P. M., within the Arkansas Ma tional Forest, Arkansas; estimated to be l,0l1.000 1t. B. M shortleaf pine; 377,000 1t. B. NJ. white oak, more or less. No bid Of less than S2.00 per Nj. 1t. R. NJ. for shortleaf pine and si.50 per Nj. for white oak will be con sidered, and 8 deposit of S500.00 must be sent to the First National Bank. Albuquerque, N. M., for each bid submitted to the District Forester. Timber upon valid claims Is ex- empted from sale. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. For further in- formation and regulations governing sales address Forest Supervisor, Arkansas National Forest, Hot Springs, Arkansas. A. 0. Waha, Acting District Forester. 30 5t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
oranoo Blossoms.

The origin of the custom of wearing orange blossoms as bridal ornaments has been variously accounted for: (1) This custom is said to have originated among the Saracen brides. and to have ben introduced into Europe by the Crusaders. The Saracens regarded the orange tree as the emblem of fe cundity. since it bore blossoms and iruit at the same time. (2) According to- another theory. orange blossoms were worn by brides. not only on ao coupt of their agreeable odor. but also on account of their rarity and conse quent high price. (s) This custom ii said to have taken its rise in Spain where oranges have been successful, cultivated for centuries, and to havs ipread thence all over Europe.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
Kept Guessing.

Desc yuh white politicians-dawg gawn 'em!" petulantly remarked a pessimistically inclined colored cits zen. "Dey shakes hands wid me s. frequent dat it keeps me buzzin' most O de time countin. muh fingers td5hes dat dey Isn't stole none of 'em. Col SOS dat when l meets em I socka muh hands down deep in muh pockets, but bless goodness !--dey dess rQtohea in an pulls 'em out an howdy wh me. whudder or no Muh edhcatlon am 90 pow'ful scatterin' dat l. dess kain't scacely keep tally on de scoun'relsi' Puck.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
CHAPTER xxIv.
A Promise Broken.

It was that same late spring morn \ Ing when John Charnock sat on the porch overlooking the paie waters Of Hampton Roads past Newport News and Old Point Comfort and the blue waters of the Chesapeake and the bluer ocean beyond. The motor car was stopped outside the great gate at the end of the long avenue of trees which led to the river road. It could have been driven in, but as he ap- preached the house more nearly with hls mind still in a state of indecision. In order further to collect his thoughts and because he was tired from the long ride and because he would not trespass on Charnock more than was absolutely necessary. Langford de cided to walk.
 Now the sight of motor car was not unusual and Charnock glanced at lt ipdirerently enough until 1t stopped at the gate. That was out of the com mon. for most of those who came to visit him in such fashion turned in the drive and stopped before the long flight of steps that led down from the porch to the terrace and from the ter race to the lower level of the lawn. He did not recognize the tall. slender figure which came slowly up the path by the side of the drive under the great arch of trees. still as the man drew nearer. he arose and with true Virginia hospitality, a hospitality he had easily learned since 1t was in nis blood. he descended the steps to the terrace and would have descended far ther to the roadway but that he sud denly recognized the visitor. He stopped dead still. surprised. amazed Langford star,ed, hesitated. thre" | back his head and came resoiuteiy on | He mounted the first flight of steps | ana as he did so, Channock turned | drew back little to make way iol him and the two men faced eacf other upon the terrace.
 aGveat Godl" cried the Virginian at last, you of all men. What art you doing here7"
 His brow was dark. his hands | clenched.
 .eWhy not IT" answered Langiors
 coolly. a bitter smile on his lips.
 You say that to mo after all Una
 you have done?"
 Man." said the other, didn't u'
 everything under heaven that mal M
 could do to undo it. She forgave "e
 can't your ,n.
 Moi" answered Charnock. moSini
 toward him. . ..
 stop" cried Langford. Is you u.
 own record so clear! Have so'
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
n1Rih-In Enroat

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department Of the Interior. U. s. Land office
 at Camden Ark, Sept. i. 1910. Notice is hereby given that Aaron V. Heath of Board Camp, Ark, who on Nov. 20, l903s made homestead entry Serial No. 0l6i5), No. 27222, for E4 SEA Sec. 10 and N NE4, Sec ton 2, Township s., Range 29 w., 5th prin- cipal meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final fve-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before circuit clerk of Polk county, at MeDa, Ark., on the 20th cay of October, 1910.
 Claimant rames as witnesses: Henry A. Lewis, Thomas NJ. Heath of Big Fork, Ark, Wesley s. Hendrix of Board Camp, Ark. James Nj. Heath of Nunley Ark.
 H. G. Friedheim. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
aUARpIAN SALE or,REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to an order of the Probate court of Polk county, Arkansas, rendered at it's July term 1910, will sell at public auction at the south door of the court house. in Mena, Arkansas, on the 9th day of Septem- Der, 1910, between the hours of judicial sales, block 2S In Eureka Addition to the town of Mena, Arkansas.
 Said sale will be made on a credit of 3 months, the purchaser giving his note with approved security and lien retained on said land for the purchase price. s. D. Allen, Guardian of Vernon Allen, a Minor
 Aug. 17, 1910. 3l 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
MoRTAaEEs sALE.


 Whereas, ABJ. Powers, a single man, did by his deed of mortgage, dated July 15, 1909. for valuable consideration, convey to the undersigned the following described real estate:
 Lot No, 10 block No. 60, In the city of Mena, Arkansas. Said conveyance was made for the purpose of securing a debt of two hundred and twenty five dollars lS225.00), i, due and owing from the said A, J. Powers to the undersigned, John Thompson, said amount being evidenced by his promissory note of s225 dated July 15, 1909, due and pay able July l5, 1910; and whereas said note is past due and unpaid and the maker thereof with accrued interest and taxes, therefore will sell under the terms Of said mortgage deed the above described lot of land at public auction, for cash, at the south door Of the court house, in the City of Mena, Arkansas, on Saturday, August 27,. 1910, between the hours of Judicial sales.
 This 18th day Of July, 1910.
 JOHN THOMPSON, Mortgagee. August 8, lpl0.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-09-15
Washington. indian Name.

The name given Washington by In dians was Connautaucarius; meaning of name not explained When Wash ington wns sent by Gov. Dinwiddie to treat with the Indian half-kins Tanacharissan. the Indian Queen All quippa requested that her son be ad mitted to the war councils and given an English name. The son was thereupon given the name of Fairfas and the half-king was named Din widdie. In return the Indians gave Washington the name Connautauca rius.