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The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Mans Responsibility.

Some people take no more interest in public affairs than if they were ,iti. zens of Mars. They go to and from their places of business. eat. sleep. sell goods, and die. without leaving n single impress on the community they live in. either for good or bad.
 That Is snor way for a real man 10 act. He takes the benefits his com munity bestows. but refuses to ren. der the slightest service in return. Of course. that Is mean But it is mean. CT yet to praise oneself for his indif. ference. as many do.
 There are some people who put great stress on religious duty, but ake no part in civic duty, as = there was sort of chasm between them. But there is not any such chasm. Re ligious duty Is civic duty, and vice versa. and man who sees no duty In his relation to civil government takes mighty laggard view of his duty toward God.
 The man who insists that he won,, dirty his hand in politics is the man who Is responsible for politics heing dirty. The man who does nothing to teep politics clean is really engavaa in keeping them corrupt Ohio state Journal
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
PACKERS AGAIN PUT UP
 THE PRICE OF MEAT
Beef Trust Gives as a Reason the Light Receipts of Live Stock
 Coming In.

Chicago. Feb. 3.-That the Packers intend to ignore the present anti-meat agitation was the statement of angry consumers when general increase Of one cent a pound on all classes of meat. was announced.
 It also became known that thoush the packers reduced prices one cent pound to the jobbers, the reduction never got as far along the line as tho consumer 1t Is stated in packing circles that the reduction was the re- suit of constant hammering on the market as the result of the neat strike agitation.
 Packers declare the reduction was in response to this hammering and in defiance of the law of supply and de mand.
 They declare, it is impossible to keep the price down, so they restore one cent taken off,
 all classes of live stock last month were the smallest of any January in 20 years.
 They numbered 100000 head against 1,415000 last year and 1.7sS. 900 two years ago.
 As the result of this condition, say the packers. the price of cattle on the hoof are from 10 to 25 cents higher than they were week ago; hogs are 10 cents higher and sheep 20 to 30 cents higher.
 "A progressive Increase in the price of all meats may be expected from this time" declared one packing off, cial. "We would like to see lower prices but We simply cannot longer defy the law of supply and demand"
 Nevertheless, retail butchers here Insist that the law of supply and de- mand has little to do with the present situation. It Is merely a question, they say, of the packers fighting with fire" the agitation against high prices and limiting the output.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
N0-1.....",..do MOnc THAN A SISTER
Two Good Reasons Why Beautiful Chorus Girl Turned Down
 Ardent Admirer.
'I cannot marry you!"

NhhhON bittA 9OA-
 The brilliant young chorus girl, her face naturally flushed with her high determination, gazed fondly but deter minedly into the eyes of the young magnate whose wealth was numbered by millions.
 Cannot marry me?" he repeated Surely there is some mistake. I offer you equality, and all the financial priv ileges command You will own your own home. and be able to sip from the fountain of eternal gasoline. Why do you refuse me?"
 She smiled loftily if sadly as she re- piled:
 'I do 1t for my art. Surrounded by the temptations of great wealth fear that l would lapse into an idle crea- ture. No! Nol Archibald, it cannot be. My art must not suffer. l thank you for your kind offer. Believe me shall always be your true friend But ask me nothing more. Art, always, and for all timei Besides, am going to marry your father"
 And putting her pink silk tights into her card envelope system she passed out into the night. Life.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
SOUNDED LIKE A CONFESSION
Deacon's Weil-Meant Attempt to Lead Choir Almost Broke Up
 Church Services.

However regrettable 1t may be, the ordinary church choir is not noted for harmony. except, as may apply in some cases. in their vocal efforts. Gen orally, too, the much used French saying. "cherchez la femme" will lo- cate the trouble, or the beginning of it. at least. But then, where does a woman does not take a sweet delight in setting the broth boiling once in while, just to see the water bubble! It's part of her irresistible nature she just can't help 1t.
 The spinster contralto had made some remarks about the hat of the tenor's wife, and the petty ruction that it started in the choir world ou Monday had not been smoothed over at the close of the week, and Sunday found the choir loft empty. The min ister was obviously displeased, but without comment he arose and an nounced the opening hymn, which he at once began reading, commencing I love to steal a while away" SC lected possibly with some application 10 the absent choir
 Lacking the trained voices to lead the singing, one of the worthy dea. cons volunteered to throw himself fin to the breach. and he proceeded to lead He struck the tune at such an angle that 1t was evident he intended to hit only the high places, and when he had got so far as T love to steal" he broke down. He pitched 1t second time and again broke down at steal. because he was away too low Nothing daunted, however, he started in again and sang q love to steal"-- and again he went down as before.
 The audience became 90 amused at this point that suppressed giggles threatened to break up the sessions so he minister arose and, with grave and solemn dignity, said:
 Tt Is greatly to be regretted. win proceed at once to the sermon" Judge.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
4 Narrow Escape.

She was douyre little lady. yet lnite proud to be allowed to go down street alone in her new red coat and hat She returned much sooner than Ter mother expected, and appeared a lttle flushed and excited, though en. eeayoring 10 preserye her demure de- s.eanor
 Her moiher inquired as to her trip and litde Mary proceeded somewhat breathlessly to relate her experiences.
 T was going by the corner" she said, when great big man came acfa-s the street and said Wouldnt you like to walk with meY And l said. No, I thank you, cause l didn't know him. And then he asked me again and spoke real loud said, No, thank you, and then walked home just as fast as ] could, for if was very narrow es cape. "-Los Angeles Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
TO PROTECT CHOLERA SERUM
Legislation to be Asked to Give Gov. ernment Control Over the
 Hog Medicine.

Washington, Feb. 3.--Mason S Peters of Kansas City spent the day at department of agriculture. He is very hopeful that his plan for hand ling hog cholera serum will be adopt ed by the department MT Peters ex- plained to pr. Melvin of the bureau of animal industry the importance of protecting the farmers who wish to use the cholera serum.
 'The serum" Peters said, has proved great success where the true serum is used. The great danger now is that there will be sales of stuff that is not true serum"
 Dr. Melvin said that he is of the opinion that the most satisfactory thing would be to have bill passed giving the department authority oyel all serums and other stock remedies. either manufactured here or imported from abroad.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
The Beauty Hour.

The girls. in kimonos of gold. of scarlet and of blue. busted themselves with face steamers, with electrical mas sage rollers. with creams and what not; for 1t was the hour for turning in--the hour sacred to beauty stunts.
 T have here." said a Chicago girl, ''the very latest Behold. Two little round mustard plasters-nothing but that--yet all you have to do Is to ap. ply them to your cheeks ten minutes before you start out and you've got a deliriously rosy complexion that will last you all the evening"
 Sell me a pairl"
 Sell you pair? Indeed I won't. l got them in Paris and it's true they only cost two francs fifty, but all the same l wouldn't sell you a pair for a five-dollar bill They cant be bought on this side"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Expression Is an old One.

The expression laugh in your sleeve" harks back over the line of centuries. The old Greeks and Romans used it, but where they got 1t none now can tell In those musty days everybody who could afford to wear any clothes at all had them made with wide-howing sleeves for the reason that tight-fitting sleeves had not been invented Neither had trousers. nor yet the accordion hat.
 When any emotion led the wearer O, the capaeious sleeves to put his hands to his face it was more or less con. cealed by the loose drapery and pre- sently 1t came to be suspected in such cases that the person behind the sleeves was laughing secretly at some one else's discontinue In other words, he was laughing in his sleeve
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
AMERICA AIDS PlRIS
HAS CONTRIBUTED sfeo,ooo Te HELP SUFFERERS FROM
 REGENT FLOOD.
WANAMAKER'S GENEROUS OFFER
Win Keep Hungry Victims in Bread for 30 Days-situation Continues to improve Rapidly and Effective As sistance is Being Given Needy.

Paris, Feb. 4.-Rodman Wanamaker has offered through American ambas' sador Bacon to pay for loaf of bread a day for every flood victim in Paris and vicinity for 30 days.
 The American subscription received over night included s5,000 from Henry c. Prick of Pittsburg and $l,000 from residents of Baltimore. The grand total of American subscriptions now exceeds $16O,0OO. the largest sum con tributed by any foreign country.
 Ambassador Bacon has turned over to the French government $120,00O, which is being used by the authorities at their discretion or transmitted to some agency for distribution disig- mated by the donors.
 Ambassador Bacon, who has made personal visits to many of the hos pitals, soup kitchens and temporary places of refuge, appears enthusiastic over the effectiveness of the relief or ganization and the intelligent system by which aid is rendered.
 The Red Cross has more than five hundred private-owned motor cars at it's disposal and 5 relief depots estab- lished in Paris and suburbs. It is estimated that the public charities de- partment and the Red Cross are dis tributing daily more than 100000 leaves of bread in the city and vi- einity.
 The flood situation continues to i'm prove rapidly Except in the laval quarters, the twelfth arrondissement, and few isolated spots on the left bank of the River Seine the waters have almost wholly receded from the streets of Paris.
 The retreating waters have exposed great gaps in the pavements, while stranded boats and bits of wreckage indicate how far the river wandered from it's normal course.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
plctionarv Lore

Poison" and potion" are donblets. tie former being an older form of the latter. Both are derived from the Latin "potare." to drink. and poison. .' tn it's original sense. signifed merely something to drink
 While the word human" used as meaning "a human being" is now only eolloquial or humorous, Lowell. in the introduction to the "Biglow Papers" :" chided Bartlett for including it in his Dictionary of Americanisms." and re- marked that it was Chapman's habitu- al phrase in his translation of Homer. and Kat it is found also in the old play of The Hog Hath Lost His Pearl Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Constipation
 Cure Free

With the first signs of constipa- ton you resort to the home methods ot relief, such as hot or cold water on arising, lots of stewed fruit with your breakfast, etc. but what do you do when these fail?
 The majority then start on salts and purgative waters. then change 10 cathar- JIG pills, etc. If you have gone through anese .n various stages you know they were go. Now you should try just once again but try something practical and sensible q remedy made and intended for the nur- poss soa are trying to accomplish. Such q femedy, as thousands can testify ia Dr. Caidweifs Syrup Pepsin. which ia guaranteed to be permanent in its re- suits, Its ingredients are such that by a mnsc,ss use oi the stomach and bowel weTk normally, so that in the end voI can do away with medicines of all kinds Inat A t will do this MT. c. Y. Dodson of 5anVlile. Va. Will gladly attest and so VIII Mrs. s. A. Hampton of Portare n - TO those who are stili skeptical there IS way 10 prove these assertions with out penny of expense: Simply send your tain free sample bottle. After usinp if IT you are then convinced 1t is the rem euy you need. buy a fifty cent or one collar collar bottle of your druggist and con- cured. The directions are sirnple ana inc oose IS small. It Is pleasant to the taste. does not gripe and is promptly effective. and these statements are guaranteed or money viii be refunded
 This remedy is over a quarter Of a cen- tury old and is personally taken by more druggists than any other similar remedy on the American market Because of it's effectiveness. purity and niaasanf taste t is the ideal laxative remedy for chIIdren. women and old folks generally
 D: Caldwell personally win be plea sed HFA desire for yourself or family pertaining to the stomach, liver or bowels absolutely Tree of charge. Explain your ease lu a letter and he will reply to you in detail. For the free sample simply send vnnr nahie and address on q postal card or otanssfWiss. as For either request the doefor'a -.saa .aarsss LIT, is Dr. " H Caldwell R 502 Gala
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
FOR TARIFF INQUIRY
A SWEEPING INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT PLANNED BY
 THE PRESIDENT.
ON A BROAD BUSINESS BASIS
The Board of Experts Authorized by the Payne Bill Win Conduct the ln. vestleation Along the Lines Laid Down by Mir. Taft.

Washington. Feb. 3.-President Taft is planning a sweeping investigation of the whole subject of the tariff by the tarif board authorized fin the Payne bill This board of tariff ex. perts having been directed by the president to prepare comprehen- sive plan under which such an in vestlgation may be conducted on scientific principles, in one of the ap- propriation bills shortly to De intro duced. the sum of s75.00o will be ask. ed to enable the board to carry on the inquiry
 The president believes that the tarif board could easily use $20e.00O in the next 12 months in the sort of investigation he desires. but he wilt be satisfied to make a beginning. and broaden the scope of the investiga- tion next year.
 An interesting situation will arise, it is expected, when the appropriation of s75.000 for the purpose of the tariff board comes up for discussion. Chairman Tawney. of the house com mittee on appropriations said that he had assured the president, after sew eral talks concerning the tariff board that he would insert provision in one of the bills for the amount named, Hut the senate will almost certainly demand to know what the money is for. and will fight any effort to use the board for the plan which the presi. dent has in view.
 It will be recalled that during the debate on the Payne bill there was persistent opposition to tariff com mission and the provision for the tariff board was only consented to after there had been cut from the clause the stipulation that the board was only to assist the president in en- forcing the maximum and minimum features and was not to report to congress The president replied to this in his first annual message, h which he informed congress that he proposed to interpret the law so as to give him the power to use the board in the manner above stated.
 Accordingly. since the labors of lhe board In connection with the maxi. mum and minimum clauses are about nearing conclusion. he has already put them 10 work on the more com prehenslve plan. Working with the bureau of statistics, number of facts have already been collected.
 If a situation arises at any time In the near future which seems to de. mand a revision of any of the tasiff rates. the president will then avail himself of his tariff facts to put the matter in its proper light before con. gress.
 What the presidents new move is looking forward to Is the lifting of tariff making entirely out of politics so that 1t may be treated on a broad, scientific basis. The impression IS fixed here that there win never again be complete revision of the tariff on party lines It is on the reason ableness of this proposition that the president will depend to secure the appropriation of $75.000 which c,r. gross will be asked to make lor the tariff investigation at the present scs sien.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
MERE MAN MAKES A PROTEST
Would Have Women Take Lessons 5e- fore They Participate In Games
 They Cannot Play.

have suffered severely, and l want you to help me Ladies are the ehief offenders. They will join in games which they cannot play and spoil the pleasure of those who can
 At croquet lady, by no means young. was my partner She did say in an oif-hand way, that she was no player. She proved this by missing the first hoop from foot in front Of It.
 She hit every ball with tke edge of her mallet, and could not even stop near my ball I put her through near ly every hoop, and had a chance or winning If she only stayed near mine, but she went over the boundary
 At golf it was worse, for they send the ball into every hedge and gutter When you thus lose two or three balls you feel a little raw. She merely re- marks. I'm so awfully sorry"
 You offer her three strokes a hole, and yet she never ', ins one; refuses tc accept four and spoils your weekly half-hoiday. You suggest lessons. and she replies, "oh, no; I've had lesson All l want is practice"
 At tennis she makes double faults, and rarely returns a ball, so you have no chance.
 Tn whist she reyokes and never re- turns your lead. yet will not hear of lessons.
 She sits at the piano and spells everyone's accompaniment and the temper of the other people. Can noth- ing be done? l would suggest six les sons It takes quite that to convince some people that they cannot play Country Life, London.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
PRICE OF LIVE STOCK RISING
During the Past Week the Market at Kansas City Advanced 50
 to 75 Gents.

Kansas City, Feb. 4.-The boycott against meats has lost its depressing influence in the live stock market, owing to continued light receipts. and prices bounded up 10 to 9 cents.
 At the advance there was a scram. le CT the part Of the buyers to ges he offerings, and by noon the pens fere empty Prevailing prices were Q to 75 cents higher on cattle and sheep than week ago, and 30 to 40 cents higher on hogs. The best steers sold at $6.65 to sL15, hogs up to sS.65, lambs ss to sS50 and yearling sheep ID to s790.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10

MT. F. A. Kelley, Belvidere, Ill.. writes us: "I am an ex-engineer with zz years active service to my credit. About three years ago my kidneys were affected so that 1 had to give up my engine. First was troubled with severe, aching pain over the hips. Then followed Inflammation of the bladder, and specks appeared before my eyes. A sample of Foley's Kid ney Pills that tried, so benefited me that bought more. I continued to take them until now can safely testify they have made me a sound and well man. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
One Use for Raveno,,s ri.h

The unsightly and rayenous skate can be turned to better use than mere fertilizer They furnish the most excellent kind of glue stock. and their bodies being largely composea Of cartilage, would readily dissolve under the proper treatment for na1.a. facturing purposes. This new asa for the skate, the most destructive agents of young Holsters yet dissov cred, will serve two valuable ends reduce the pest to a cash basis. and save the valuable lobster for table uss
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Baby's +pu%s

will get into m;schitf -often il maals q burn or cut or sc- l. Apply Bal lard's Snow Liniment just as soon as the accident happens, and the pain will be relieved while the wound will heal quickly and nicely. A sure cure for sprains, rheumatism and all pains Price 25c, soc and Sl bottle. Sold at Gunnels' drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Six Nights "0o as You Please
 Race"

How many tired fathers and mothers in this town enter the race every night carrying a baby? And they wonder what the matter is. Chances ere the child is starving worms are eating all it's food Most children havt worms, yours needen't. White's Cream Vermifuge wlll get rid of the worms and strengthen the child. Price p cents per bottle. Sold at Gunnels drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
Sore Lungs and Raw Lungs

Most people know the feeling. and the miserable state of i'll health f. in. dleates All people should know that Foiey's Honey and Tar, the greatest throat and lung remedy, win quickly cure the soreness and cough and re- store normal condition. Ask for Foley Honey and Tar. Sold bv Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
n1lLt

had melancholy, probably caused bv
 an inactive liver. X bad liver malas
 one cross and irritable, causes mental aepresslsn and may result disastrous ". Ballard's Heroine is acknowl- edged to be the perfect liver regulator II you re blue and out of sorts. get a bottle today. A positive cure for bil- lons headache, constipation. chiIls and ievsr and all liver complaints. Sold at Gunnelsi drug store
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10

More people are taking Foley's Kidney Remedy every year. It is considered the most effective remedy for all kidney aBd bladder troubles that medical science can devise. Fo- ley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregu- larities, builds up the system, and re- stores lost vitality Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10
t'oarse Coughs, stuffv colds.

Dam m chest and sore lunus. ara symptoms that quikciy develop into a serious Illness if the cold is not cured
 Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough, heals and eases the conoestea paris, aud brings quick relief. Sold
 py Jackson Drug and Furniture Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-10

Do you know that croup can be pieyentedg i've Chamberlain < Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the croupy c9ugh appears aud 1t will pre- yeat the attack. it is also a certain cure for the croup and has never been known 70 fail sold by alt dealers.