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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
LIQUOR EVIL WOULD VANISH

At this time, and for that matter
it is continuous performance, there
is fight going on in Mena. in Polk
county. and in the nation on the IL
quor evil. 1t is right that this fight
20 on, for liquor. defined as an in
toxicating beverage, is an evil as
conditions now exist, and so long as
these conditions continue to exist,
will be an evil Of great magnitude.
1t is an evil, because it is a waste-a
waste Of human health. strength,
brain and vitality. and waste of
time and a waste of money-each
and ali moral wrongs.
The Star has always recognized
the evil of liquor drinking. the evil of
saloons rs now conducted. and, too.
the evils that follow any non enforce
ment of laws passed to suppress
these evils. And. The Star has sug-
gested what it believes would quite
remove those evils-so effective that
professional agitators Those whose
very source of livelihood would be
cut off il the evil was wiped out)
carefully evade it. and so simple and
easily understood that even those
sincere and earnest men and women.
keyed to ideals of martyrdom and
excessive zeal. cannot believe that it
would bring the end they so much
desire.
This simple remedy is merely the
taking OF steps. educational and le-
Ral, 10 PUT AN END TO THE PRACTICE OF
TREATING, together with the r.
moyal Of blinds that obatruct the
views Of the bars.
Considering these things. tho I'll.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
The Recall and Disgrace. .

Why does the idea of disgrace
attach itself to the peoples exercise
of their power to recall a public ser
want before the expiration of the
regular period for which he was elect
ed?
Simply and solely because in every
instance in which the power has been
exerted the conduct of the officer or
officers recalled has been disgraceful
Every man who now goes into of
fee anywhere goes in with the
knowledge that if he commits embez-
Element he will be recalled. That
knowledge does not deter an honest
man from accepting a trust.
Why may not the standard of SER
vice be raised to cause things intrin-
sically wrong, though they be not
legally criminal, to be regarded as
no more the privilege of an officer to
commit than embezzlement?
tits idle to assume that the people
would have so little sense of fair
play that they would recall an officer
merely out of caprice. 1t would be
equally idle to assume that even
though the people did recall a servant
with whose honest conception of duty
or public policy they disagreed dis
grace would thereby attach to the
servant. -Ksnsas City Star.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

lowing petition to the legislature Of
Arkansas, presented by the Sebas-
tian county grand jury, is interest
ing, and receives full commentator
from this paper:
Whereas, The practice Of pur-
chasing drinks for others in bar
rooms. commonly known as treat
ing is without doubt the principle
cause for the endless number of I'M
fortunate consequences of the inord-
mate drink habit, and. whereas, il is
the constant urging" let US take an
other" hypocritically called social
drink which produces the drunk
ard, and starts the young man on
the downward road of life. even be-
fore he arrives at the age of matur-
ity; which takes the hard earnings of
thousands Of men and deprives their
families of the necessities of life.
This harmful practice cannot even
claim to be gentlemanly conduct
toward friends, because it is as much
of an insult to offer to buy him a
drink as it is to offer TO buy him a
loaf Of bread it is an Insult and so
considered in all civilized countries.
Therefore. be it Resolved by this
grand jury. that we urge upon the
legislature of this state to pass
law forbidding this practice and
make it misdemeanor on the part
of all parties making use of it. to
affect the party who offers to treat.
the party who accepts it and the
party who serves it in the saloon or
other drinking place. and provide
proper penalties for violations of the
law"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

The best way to handle practical
joke is to have nothing at all to do
with 1t.
Over-heated rooms in very cold
weather are very detrimental to
health.
Most Of the permanent in ones
char acter is formed before the age
Of twenty-five years.
A few chronic kickers may continue
to whine, but Mena is coming to the
front at rapid pace.
The lack of thorough knowledge
Of human nature often subjects one
to being unconsciously influenced in
the wrong direction.
Every act or effort for the better
Iment of your city or country IS an
everlasting strength Of character in
the eyes of all good people.
The true patriotic citizen is willing
to do that which is good for all
though it may work upon him an
inconvenience, feeling that the gen
eral benefits amply rewards him.
If every citizen of Mena would SC
far forget selfish interests az to be
willing to do anything, in the bounds
of reason, for the good of our beau
tiful city, marvellous strides would
be the result.
The difference between the moral
ist and the absolute religionist is:
the former likes the moral law, loves
it and therefore obeys it because he
believes it is right. He rests in the
law regardless of its author. The
latter rests in the Author, loves Him
and obeys the law because he loves
the Author regardless of whether he
loves the law or not.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
wouLE IURE FAuLT-rIND ma

Mena has clean. attractive place
of meeting for its city "dads"-and
it augurs well for the city to see il
filled at council meetings with citi-
zens who take an intelligent interest
in the proceedings. The aldermen
enjoy the presence of such. and in
vite any words of advice and counsel
that are given in a public-spirited
and friendly manner.
incidentally, many would be cured
of fault-fnding by attending these
meetings and keeping posted on
what is being done.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
Says He Always Boosts Mena.

c. 0. Williams. travelling passenger
agent Tor the Kansas City Southern,
was in Mena Friday. Mr.. Williams
seems to be chock full of the good
points possessed by Mena and says
that he never fails to give the Noun
tain city boost when the opportunity
occurs
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
RooseyeIt's Character

Would Roosevelt run again?
don't know. Here's my guess. II
Colonel Roosevelt thought that by
the cid trick of nominating a man
on either ticket acceptable to Nor
gan. his policies were to be perman-
emily shelved, | believe he would 90
into the fight personally, win or lose.
though it meant not only his political
but his physical death. That $
Roosevelt's whole history. &C. P.
Connolly.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
ALTERNATE PETIT JURORS.

Nervous weakness or palpitation
of the heart indicates disorder in the
stomach and indigestion. Prickly
Ash Bitters is a wonderful remedy
in such cases 1t cleanses, strength
ems and regulates the stomach, liver
and bowels, removes the cause of
the heart symptoms and builds up a
strong and vigorous body.
Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,
special agents.
w. G. Vandiver special agent.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

come to the state. either. But
enough came to convince the farm
ers Of the state that they must raise
what they need for food, and hum
dreds of them went into other lines
than cotton. IL developed from TINS
that this was one state in the union
that could beat the world in the pro-
duotion of alfalfa. And with the
production of alfalfa came the ralss-
ing Of cattle until now the hundreds
Of farmers who have planted 1t are
giving the laugh to the high cost
of living '-Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

If you want the .'smiIe that
won't come off, get Il bottle of
Swamp Chill Cure. 1t will make
everything look good to you; and
everything will taste good like
1t did whep mother used to cook.
Any druggist has authority to
guarantee theperformanoe Of all
it promises. Aft
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

ton to make it operative. Such open
and fragrant disregard Of the peo.
pies mandates might be expected in
state which sends to the United
States Senate such subservient Aid
rich tools as Smoot and Sutherland.
Southwest American.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
Blessing ia DISGUISE.

IL begins to appear that the boil
weevil was the greatest blessing that
ever came in disguise to Arkansas.
and not many Of them have ever
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
WOULD THIS pAya

'Mena Springs" How would
you like that?
DO you believe that our city would
attain a greater prosperity il a
change was made as above indicat-
ed?
The Star invites discussion of the
question.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23
JURORS AND ALTERNATES
Selected to Serve as Grand and Petit
Jurors Of Polk Circuit Court.

Following is the list of the grand
and petit jurors which have been Sc
lected to serve at the April 1911 term
of the Polk circuit court, and are COM
manded to appear before the court on
ADril II.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

The star Is authorized to announce
A. j. GUS POWERS
as an independent candidate for the Office O
Police Judge OF the city OF Mena, subject Il
the will of the voters at the A prii election.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-23

FOR POLICE JUDGE
S.l., OLD LINDSAY
At THE COMING CITY ELECTION
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-06
CITY NEWS.

Regular meeting OF Hermann
lodge, No. 116, l. o. o. f., tonight t
1880 o'clock Visiting brethren cor.
daily invited.
The chimes of St. Mary's new
church will sound tomorrow evening
at six O'Clock in honor of the feast of
the Immaculate conception.
--Keokull Camp NJ. W. A. No. G2s
will hold Its regular meeting tonight
at Woodman hall. All members are
requested to be present,
The remains of Mrs. L. c. Delano
will arrive In the city tomorrow morn.
ing from Omaha, where death occurr-
ed and be buried in the family lot at
Oakland cemetery by the side Of her
late husband.
Regular meeting OF Keokuk Aerie,
No. 6SS. =. o. e. tonight at Eagles
Hall, 523 Main at s O'Clock. Visit
irg brothers always welcome. Chas.
\. Noakes, secretary.
Mrs. j. G. Chandler OF No. III G.
street, was sister of the late Mrs.
Mary ]. Wilson whose death was
noted several days ago. Her name
was not mentioned as surviving rel
alive.
The body of the late Mrs. Martha
Ruddick was taken to Columbus, Ind,
last night accompanied by relatives.
and burial will take place in this city
"A year ago today at one o'clock in
the afternoon, the hrst work on the
Iowa division of the water power
works, was begun. What wonderful
progress has been made on the mighty
construction work In the twelve
months past is known far beyond the
bounds of building Keokuk.
AT the United Presbyterian church
Ninth and Blondeau streets. there will
be services tonight and Friday night.
preparatory to communion next Sab
bath morning. The pastor, Rev. IT. B.
Foster will conduct the services.
These meetings are open to the pub
lie, there is no charge, and all are wei.
leone.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-06
CITY NEWS.

L I Fl
Shoes to Till your every require
ment at Baur-Mullarky Co.
st Johns Guild bazaar at parish
house Thursday at o'clock.
/ James Merrick has conveyed tt
Mrs. Bridget Magner lots s, 9, 10
block 6, in Gate addition.
Take your harness to Sherwood
for repairs.
Edward F. Wayland has conveyed
to Bertha K. Chute certain described
property at Second and Timea streets
Your foot would look nobby In q
pair OF Baur-Mullarky Co.'s shoes.
Roy G. Burner has conveyed to
Nellie E. Patterson lot 10, block SO,
Reds addition.
BAZAAR at st. Pauls hall Thurs.
day, December Z. afternoon and night.
/ Mrs. John Hageman OF 1923 Ridge
who was operated on Monday morning
LOT appendicitis Is getting along as
well as can be expected.
None better than Karle's shoe re.
pair work. Try him next time.
The workmen on the biggest con-
struction works in the world outside
the Panama canal zone will be paid
on Saturday and on that day great
deal OF money will be distributed to
the men to the benefit Of Keokuk and
Hamilton.
Claude r, Porter who ran for gov
ernor on the democratic ticket twice.
was in Keokuk today, coming here
from his home in Centerville with W.
NJ. McCreary. another prominent citi-
zen OF that place. for friendly visit
and to see the water power plant.
While one of the long wagons
hauling the new street car rails was
crossing Main street at Sixth about
4:3O Yesterday afternoon, it was
struck by street car coming down
Main. The car fender was damaged
beyond reapir. but otherwise there
was no damage.
A shanty in which several men
and boys have been making their
abode, between the Fifth and Seventh
street bridges, was burned to the
ground last night at 1926. The fire
department was called out but the
place was of such little value that no
water was thrown.
Mrs. J. w. Wheeler received a
telegram from Chicago, stating that
her brothers wife. Mrs. James Craig,
formerly of Quincy and we'll known
here, died there yesterday Of lung
fever. Mrs Wheeler left this
morning for Chicago to attend the
funeral.
Ill luck seems to have been trying
itself at the G. E. Weisman grocery
store during the past week Not long
ago a delivery horse Of the store died
and this morning second horse was
found dead in the stable, presumably
from over feeding itself after getting
into barrel of corn during the night.
Oscar Nelson who has been success
fully conducting the grocery business
of Mr.. WTeisman since the latter left
for California several weeks ago, is I'M
able to account for the sudden deaths
of both animals within a short time
Of each other.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-06

Well manicured nails certain
ly indicate refinement and
taste. Every woman appreci-
ates good manicure set. Put
1t on your list now. Get one
tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-06

Loan and Building Association.
Dues payable Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Fines assessed If paid af-
ter 8 o'clock p. IN.
]. D. ECKER, Secretary.
The Washington times., 1911-07-28
La Toilette, In Article,
Denounces Reciprocity

MADISON, Wis, July &.-UEder the
caption, Whose Victory" Senator La
Toilette denounces the Canadian reci-
procity pact in the current issue of La
Follettes Magazine, declaring 1t was a
piece of private legislation" enacted
into law I'm supine obedience to Pres
idential mandate" According to La
Toilette, the treaty Will not reduce the
cost Of living nor touch the "OutrageS
Of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law"
THE passage Of the DILL, he declares,
''is a victory for the railroads, which
may have the increased traffic, as Cana
dian wheat flows into our mills and as
agricultural implements, motors, and
other manufactures go from our factor
ies to the farms and homes Of Canada.
1T IS a victory for the millers. They
fields of Canada and are handed a club
with which to beat down the prices re-
ceived by the American farmer for his
grain Yet the millers are amply pro-
tected from the foreign -four manufac-
turer.
1T is a victory for the packers. They
may bring in free the meat animals of
Canada to compete with our sheep and
cattle, yet they continue to receive pro-
lection against foreign packers.
1t is victory for the newspaper
SHblishers. They have opened the way,
as they believe, TO get spruce wood and
themselves from the opposition of the
paper makers combination.
1T is a victory for big industrial and
transportation interests. 1t is not, Mr..
and Mrs: Ultimate Consumer, victory
for you"
The Washington times., 1911-07-28
AMERICAN WOUNDED
IN A BATTLE WITH
MADER|ST ROBBERS
Err. Kelley Probably Fatally
Hurt,At Puebla, Mexico.
Other Depredations.

MEXICO CITY, July 2s.-Depredations
by the Maderists continue, and the IA
tai wounding of an American citizen. E.
R. Kelley, at Puebla. superintendent Of
the Interoceanic Railway. is their latest
offense.
A band of Maderists, bent on robbery.
attacked the freight depot at Puebla
yesterday. Mr.. Adams fought valiantly
against them, but received wounds
which will result fatally. it is believed.
Mr. Adams is in Puebla hospital now
with a fractured skull.
While this was going on at Puebla,
another band of Maderists was attack
ing the station at Tuxpan, in the state
Of Jalisco. The police fought them of
and the robbery was prevented. A po-
lice sergeant was killed and five of his
men were wounded.
A member Of the claims commission
said today that the Chinese claim be-
cause OF the massacre of Chinese at
Torreon will undoubtedly be referred TO
arbitration. Mexico is contending that
some of the slain Chinese were natural
lied citizens Of this country. The Chi
nese legation denies 1t and the allega-
ton will be UP to Mexico to prove.
Hundreds of Mexlcans are daily en-
tering the United States through La,
redo alone, and others are reported
pouring across the border at other
places.
The state Of San Luis Potosi has gone
bankrupt, and is asking permission to
sell the public schools to get cash.
Cholera has broken out in Merida,
Yucatan. AS practically all Of Yuca-
tans trade and traffic passes through
Vera Cruz, Mexico, 1t Is probable that a
quarantine will be established.
The Washington times., 1911-07-28
ALLEGED
EMBEZZLER, HELD
IN RHODE ISLAND
Is Willing To Return To
Washington Without For
NAL Requisition.

Word was received at headquarters
this morning Of the arrest in Pawtucket,
r. l.. of Charles r. Cameron, wanted
in this city on a charge OF embezzle-
ment. In 1909 Cameron was employed
as driver by the Chapin-Sacks Manu-
featuring Company. He collected about
$50, which he is alleged to have appro-
priated TO his own use.
Cameron expressed a willingness to
return without requisition papers, and
Detective Springman left at 10 o'clock
this morning to bring the prisoner to
Washington. The fugitive was found
in the Salvation Army Industrial Home
in Pawtucket, where he had been living
for several days. Just before he was
arrested he gave to the manager Of
the home a check for $500 to put in
the safe for him. The check was drawn
on the Paytucket Industrial Trust Com
pany, and bore the signature OF an Of
fetal Of the Grand Trunk Railway.
Cameron claimed the check was in pay
ment for injuries received in a Cana
dian wreck.
According to the police. Cameron
served twelve months in jail here sew
eral years ago for passing a worthless
check for 800 at the United States Saw
ings Bank, Fourteenth and U streets.
Representing that he was going into
business, Cameron deposited worthless
draft for $500 in the bank and drew a
check for $500 against the account. He
was arrested in South Carolina and
brought to Washington by Detectives
Burlingame and Weldon.
The Washington times., 1911-07-28
PNEUMONIA ADDED
TO DEATH CHANCES
OF WRECK VICTIM
Mrs. Mary Walker, Injured
At Bridgeport, Is Re-
ported Dying.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. July 8.-Mrs.
Mary E. c. Walker, of Washington,
may die at any hour in the Bridgeport
Hospital here as a result OF the injuries
she sustained in the wreck OF the Fed
eral Express, July II. Mrs. Walker has
been suffering from concussion OF the
brain, serious bruises. and shock, and
pneumonia now has set in.
Mrs. Walker, who is principal Of the
Gage School. in Washington, left the
Capital the evening of July 10 with her
cousin, Mrs. Walter C1ephane, wife or
the attorney, bound for Haven, Me-,
where the Clephanes have gone for the
summer for several years. Mr.. Clephane
was In Atlantic City at the time Of the
wreck.
When the disaste roccurred, Mrs. Gle
phane and her childrn escaped with
slight injuries, although the youngest
child. a baby in arms, was covered by
wreckage for some time.
Mrs. Walker was one OF the first VIC
tins removed. 1t was believed at first
that she was dying, but she rallied, and
1t was thought for a week she might
recover.
The Washington times., 1911-07-28
WOOL BILL ACTION
PRESAGES FURTHER
REVISION OF TARIFF
Difficult To Predict Where
Overhauling Of Duties
i Will Stop.
FREE LIST LIKELY
TO PASS THE SENATE
Stripped OF Meat and Flour Pro-
visions, Measure Is Expected
To Go Through.
By JOHN SNURE.

The action of the Senate In passing
D bill for reduction of the wool duties,
by q sudden combination OF Demo-
Gratis and insurgents. plus two regu-
lars, points to further action by the
upper house along the same line. AS
a matter OF fact, 1t is looked on now
as almost a certainty there will be
further tariff revision, the time of
adjournment is made indefinite, and
1t is difficult to predict with any
certainty where the overhauling of
schedules will stop.
Next Tuesday. the Senate will take
up the free list bill. The indications
are this bill will be passed. 1t will
probably be stripped of free meats
aud free flour. The reason for this
Is that Senators from agricultural
States are opposed. they say, to open
ing the doors to these products and
thus injuring the farmers of the
country.
Would Injure Farmers.
They say the farmers have already
incurred too much in reciprocity and
that if they have to compete with
free meats from the Argentine and
Caribbean and Australian regions,
tine and elsewhere, they will be fur
ther injured. Hence. meats and -four
are likely to go out of the bill and
1t is probable IT will then be passed.
1t VIII not be necessary now to use
the free list bill as the vehicle to carry
other measures. The cotton bill will
come later than the free list bill. and,
II need be. it can be used for the pur-
pose of hitrhink on amendments to the
ktcel. sugar. and other schedules
Jlst as a wool bill has been passed by
the Senate. some of the insurgent and
Democratic leaders now figure they can
put through several more important
bills cutting duties They think a cot
ton bill can undoubtedly be passed
Nobody doubts that there is a lot Of
big politics in the situation. In the first
place. there is mush resentment among
some of the Senate Republicans over
someone. In the second place, many Of
The Democrats feel It would be good
politics for them If the President should
veto wool bill. a free list hill, and
No Love For Taft.
Insurgent Senators have no love for
Taft, and they will he glad to see the
President wrestle with the question of
siGninG or VetoinG bills reducing duties.
Senator La FUllettes friends are jubi-
liant over the situation. They point to
him as the general who has brought it
about.
In the House tremendous impetus
has been given to the sentiment for
general tariff revision by the action OF
the Senate.
While the belief is widespread that
President Taft means to veto any tariff
bills pat Up to him, il is bv no means
unanimous Plenty Of Senators and Rep
reseutativ1s AN be found who say they
do not look for a veto.