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The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
KEEP POLITICS ouI OF SCHOOL
Jim Crow Law Bobs Up in Missouri Legislature - Many Other
 New Measures.

Jefferson City, Feb. l.--Because ol the alleged influence of politics in the public schools, bill was introduced in the senate by Senator Humphrey It provides that all examination pa. pers of teachers must be graded by a commission appointed by the state board of education.
 A series of five bills were intro. duced in both the senate and house changing the laws relative ste the management of lead and zinc mines
 joint committee composed of Senator White. Senator Buford and Senator Dunwoody, and Representa- tive McCarty, Representative Orr and Representative Mitchell. will investi gate the accounts of Jesse A. Toler ton, state fish and game warden.
 An agricultural high school with an experiment farm and tools for ex pertinent are proposed by Representa- tive McRoberts of Lewis county.
 Representative Mills of New Mad rid offered Jim crow" car bill in the house. The law requires separate but equal accompodations for white and negro passengers.
 There was an absolute flood of road bills in the house the members had time over Sunday to prepare bills and each put in his pet road measure
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

Polk county. and grabbed it. Then The Farmers and Merchants Bank, the First National Bark and the Lochriige Dry Goods Company and Allen & Baker each saw what a good thing Mir Ragland had started and gave it a big boost, and its just got fairly going.
 The Star, knowing that lots oi Polk county boys would not know Mir. Ragland if they saw him, got his picture, partly because he start ed this fine thing, and partly be- cause he's a dyed-in-the-wool-every day-and- Sunday believer in Polk county and its future, and is not afraid to act the part.
 The Star likes to print pictures ol such men-men who do things that count in making life better for humanity.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
Kind Words from Rev. William Cooksey To The Star. Mena. Ark.


 Dear Sirs:--You will please accept my very best thanks for the free use of The Star and other kindnesses shown me during my four years resi- dence in Mena. You as we'll as the public in general, have been exceed ingly kind to me and my family. our hearts go out appreciatiyeIy to all of you. It never pained us quite so much to leave any place as it does Mena. The Lord has done great things for Mena and her people. l shall ever love them, it would be hard to find finer set of people than are those composing the Baptist church. l shall prize the four years spent with them as the very happicst of my life. It gives me pleasure to know they have fine pastor in tho person of Rev. J. s. Edmonds. He is a very worthy man. fine preacher. and will do the church and town great good. Newport, my new location, is splendid town of 4.000 people. and a great business and cotton center, on White river in very rich farming belt. with fine railroad facilities. Mrs. Cooksey joins me with best love for the Baptists and all Mena. 1 am lov- ingly yours.
 William Cooksey.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
CALIFORNIANS DO NOT
 LIKE JAPANESE TREATY
Anti-Aslatic immigration Resolutions Adopted by State LeoIsIature--op- posed to Chinese, Japanese and
 All Other Like immigration.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb 1.--Senato! Sanford introduced iii the upper hougs Of the state Legislature radical anti. Asiatic immigration resolution which at once became theme of acrimon- ious debate it wa5 referred eSe;sssss;= ;sssss;= ally 10 the committee on federal rela' tions by asvote of 30 to H. The text follows:
 Whereas, It Is currently reported hat those in authority at Washington ire formulating a new treaty with Japan, and
 Whereas, Newspaper dispatches tate that the clause relative to the .estrction of the immigration of la oorers from Japan is to be eliminated rom the new treaty, and
 Whereas. The people of California re unalterably opposed to Chinese, Japanese and all other Asiatic immi- gration, therefore be it
 Resolved. By the senate and as scmbly, jointly, that our senators in congress and our representatives be requested to oppose with all their power the elimination of said labor clause from the new treaty and that they use their influence to have the reaty so framed as to forever ex. clude from our shores all Asiatic la borers of whatsoever kind.'
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
PLAN NEW BRICK
 BUSINESS HOUSES
Moseley & Sons and M. M. Shields Have Caught the Spirit of Pro gress and Want More Room
 for Their Stores.

Moseley & Sons and NJ. Nj. Shields. prominent South Mena street mer- chants, have decided to replace their present frame stores with larger ones of brick.
 E. J. Moseley says that he must have more room. and the same con- dition confronts MT. Shields. If things work out as planned each will occupy this fall, a good brick store 36x110 feet in size, a portion of each probably double decked.
 The Shields and Moseley stores are on adjoining lots. and Mir. Shields owns a vacant lot adjoining his store on the south. The plan is for Shields to build on both lots and Moseley & Sons on one. and then arrange for each to have a store room 36x110 feet in size.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
NO IMMUNITY NOW FOR VOTERS
DanviIle Grand Jury Ready for Busi ness--Msny Indictments Lack Only
 Names-Foreman Determined.

Danville, Feb. 1.-Foreman Isaac Woodward os the vote traffic grand jury, extended final invitation to all who had knowledge of corrupt cleo ton practices to come before that body as volunteer witnesses. Even men who have sold their votes will be welcomed in the grand jury room and can gain immunity from punish ment by confessing.
 The foreman made it plain that this is the last life preserver that will be thrown gilty vote buyers and sellers.
 The indictment mill is ready to be- gin grinding out its grim commands for the guilty voters to come in and be disfranchiscd. Blank indictments by the score have been filled in with all but the name of the offender and the date of the crime. If there is any further leniency shown 1t will have to come from Judge Kimbrough and then only after the offender has been publicly branded by indictment
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02


 Presidio, Tex, Feb. 1.--General Luque, commander of the government forces, has been outgeneraled by the rebels, his forces divided and shut ur in the towns of O5inaga and Cuchillis Parade General Luque lost more than one hundred men killed
 General Luque, with less than ons hundred men, occupies Ojinaga, and Colonel Dorantes, with about two hun dred cavalry, is at Cuchillio Parade
 The lnsurrectos occupy every rod leading Into both towns and will not permit provisions or forage to be car ried in The camp fires of the insur rectos are visible from Presidio. and the rebels could be seen patrolling the roads within five miles of Ojinaga across the river from this place.
 Following the rebel ambuscade into which he was driven at Cosame last week. where he lost more than ons hundred killed, Colonel Dorante led his men Sunday from their place oi refuge with the evident intention el avoiding s-.e mountain trails whcr. chances of another ambush by the in snrrectos were plentiful The rebels under Jose De La Cruz Sanchez and T. Orega, quickly divined Dorentes purpose The result was that the leader of the federal soldiers was hanked, and when his file attempted tc pass through canyon at Boqullfa q murderous fire met them. The commasd rushed from the canyon and a detachment of insurrectos charged them. A fierce fight ensned Slowly the federals were forced back in the direction of Cuchillio Parade. The insurrectos are hurrying reinforce ments to Sanchez.
 A column of more than three hun dred men has passed through Mulate to aid in the fight against the column of Colonel Dorantes. Part of these men are from coahuiIa and took part in the battle opposite Boquillita, Tex. and the two companies joined third organization of about one hundred men at Mulato. These companies are closing in from different directions upon Dorante's column,
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
WANTS MORE POWER
GOV. cRucE OF OKLAHOMA SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO
 LEGISLATURE.
BURDENS WITHOUT PROTECTION
Asks for Authority to Remove Officials Who Refuse to Enforce Laws-Boot leggers Statewide Nuisance Place Blame Where 1t Belongs.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Feb Wig orous and to the point was the first message of Gov. Lee Cruce to both houses of the state legislature. He discussed pending legislation and warned the members that he would assume none of the burdens if they failed to do their duty.
 The governor recommended that the legislature give some state off cial the power to suspend or remove any public officer who failed to en. force the prohibition laws. A bill was introduced to give this power to the governor. Instantly there was opposi- tion by legislators who declared that this gave autocratic power to the gov ernor The bill was amended to di- vest the governor of this power.
 In his message Gov. Cruce said:
 If the pending bill, as 1t finally passed the house, becomes a law. it will deprive the governor of what power he has to enforce law, and leave him as powerless in the matter as a private citizen. But if in your wisdom you should so decree, then ask you in fairness to me and the people of the state that all power to enforce the prohibition laws of Okla homa is taken from the governor and committed to the local authorities of the state.
 If you deprive me of the power you make it impossible for me to keep the compact my party made for me with the people. If we are to have reign of local bootlegism in our state l am determined that it shall not be my fault and that the people shall know that have vainly pleaded for authority to prevent the deplor- able condition coming to pass
 Gov. Cruce recommended the abol- ishment of the state capital commits sion, that it's duties might be per formed by the state board of public affairs. He said 1t would save thou sands of dollars of unnecessary ex- pense. He approved the proposed county assessor system.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
Rules for Boys Corn Clubs of Arkansas for 1911

to the demonstration agent, and where there is no demonstration agent send the name diiect to me at Fayetteville. Also your school teacher can send in your name.
 After your name has been sent to this office in any of the ways above mentioned, you will be given bulletins from Washington which will tell you how to prepare your ground and cul- tivate your crop. Watch for these bulletins and read them carefully. strive to do as they teach and you will be winner in more than one way.
 The prizes for 1911 and place of state contest will be announced later.
 Have your ground accurately meas ured and see that it contains 4840 square yards.
 Have two disinterested men. not related to you, measure the ground, and weigh or measure the corn when 1 1t is gathered, and sign statement I to the effect that they have done so and give the measurement and the weight in pounds and bushels. This should be attached to the record of your work which you send along with your exhibit to the state contest as well as to the county contest if one is held in your county.
 Circular No. 2 1911 will contain di- rections for county organization and is in process of preparation.
 Following is a list of exhibits for which prizes are to be secured. The Star, with the cooperation of A. E.. Wear, demonstration ageut for Polk county, and H. s. Mobley special state agent, will undertake to secure liberal prizes for each:
 For the best single ear.
 For the second best single car.
 For the third best single ear.
 For the best exhibit of ten ears.
 For the second best exhibit of ten ears.
 For the third best exhibit of ten cars.
 For the greatest number of bushels per acre,
 For the second greatest number of bushels per acre.
 For the third greatest number of bushels per acre.
 For the best business record show ing profit.
 For the second best business record showing profit.
 For the third best business record showing profit.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

The members must be IS years of age and under, not over IS at the time of the prize contest in the fall.
 Each member must do all the work on his corn himself. except he may have help in breaking his ground.
 Each member must raise at least one acre of corn, not a fraction of an acre.
 Each member must select in the fall an exhibit of ten ears of his corn and send it to the agent at the place of the state contest at least three days before the opening of the contest. If a member exhibits at a county contest he should make a sep crate exhibit for that contest. This is very important.
 Each member must keep record of his work on a blank which will be furnished him from Washington, and this record must accompany the ex- hibit in the same package when it is sent, to the place of the state contest. When the member receives this blank great care should be taken to preserve it and the work on it should be care- fully and accurately done.
 The member sending the exhibit must pay the transportation on the same as we have no funds to pay freight or express.
 When the exhibit is sent to enter the state contest for the prizes 1t will not be returned to the exhibitor. but whether it wins prize or not. it will become the property of the committee, to be used in any way that it can be made to serve the interest of the Corn Clubs throughout the state. Where there. is an organization in a county and county contest is held, each member in that county will be required to deliver to the manager of the county club one bushel of corn when he sends his exhibit to the coun- l ty contest. This in addition to his exhibit of ten ears. This bushel of corn will be used by the county com mittee for the benefit of the club in
 the county. No corn additional to the 
 ten ear exhibit need be sent to the
 state contest. This applies only to
 the county.
 If you are old enough to blow you
 can become a member of this club.
 Send your name to your county
 manager where you have county or ganization, and if there is no organi-
 zation in your county. send the name
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
GRANDMA COMBS DEAp.
Passed Away Monday Morning at the
 Age of 92 Years.

Word came to Mena Tuesday of the death of Grandma Combs, which oc- cured at Rocky. She had lived to the ripe age of 92 years and would have been 8 if she had lived to April 20. next She has been very feeble for some time and for several weeks the end has been expected She leaves two sons. John D. Combs of Rocky. and A. B. Combs of Muse. Ok. She has lived in the same locality for many years and was highly respected by all. She was buried in Rocky cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

inconveniencine the persons occupy ing the regular vehicle seat, and can be adjusted to four positions. back forward or right or left of center post, It is especially valuable when three persons desire to ride in a single seat
 Mir. Dusenbury has several propo- sitions from manufacturers to put the seat on the market.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ARE SHAKING
537 More or less Shocks Have Dis. furbed Residents on Islands
 Showers of Mud.

Manila, Feb. 1.-The latest con servative estimate places the number of dead as a result of the eruptions of Mount Taal and the accompanying tidal wave at four hundred.
 Tho earthnrakc8 continue. The volcano continues active and there is no leasening of the shower of mud and stone. Up to now the obsersa tory had recorded 537 shocks or these twenty-five were shown by the seismograph to have been of conssa erable intensity.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
A USEFUL INVENTION.
Frank Duseubury Gets Patent for Aux
 Hilary Vehicle Seat.

Frank Dusenbury has just received from Washington letters patent No. 9S24S4 for a third or auxiliary seat for vehicles.
 It is simple thing, like many oth- CT valuable inventions. It has seat similar to a stool top and is fastened to rod that drops through a plate fastened to the front edge of the reeu- lar seat and resting on plate at bot tom Of vehicle bed The seat proper can be set just high enough to avoid
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
So Europeans May See Them.

Washington, Feb. l.-Uncle Joe Cannon and Champ Clark. speaker and speaker elect of the house of rep resentatives, posed for the moving picture man. The pictures have been ordered by European theaters. The two distinguished leaders were photo graphed as they arrived separately at the capitol and as they walked across the plaza.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
4 New ksnsass City Law Condemns About one-HsIf tke Dairy
 Miich Cows.

Kansas City. Jan. S0.--Haif the cowf in the ma sorlsT Of the dairies which supply Kansas City have been con demned under the new pure milk ordi nance which went into effect last week They failed to pass the tu' berculin test prescribed by the ordi nance That means they had tubercu. losis at least in an incipient form They have been elected from the herds and in cons equence there is 2 strong demand among dairymen for new cows to supply the trade
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

It also is reported that CopeIin & Dickens, dealers in hardware. har- ness and vehicles. are negotiating with w. Nj. Patrick for a new building ad- joining the one they occupy. This is to be used as warehouse for wagons. buggies and farm implements.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
For Sale.

160 acres 1-2 miles of railroad sta ton. in creek bottom. 40 acres in cultivation. 120 acres tilable land. 2 houses. fine spring. Best stock farm in Arkansas. Bargain If sold soon.
 O. L. Briggs, Rich Mountain. Ark.
 26l 6-t 5-l
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
A Small Labor Tie-Up.

There arose Wednesday difference between the builders of the new Plan- ters bank builiing and the brick layers, and the men left the work A new set of workmen went on job that after noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
To The Farmers.

We are now making loans to sub stantial parties. upon approved secur ity, payable Nov. 18th. Thus enable ing every one to make a crop on a casl basis. We buy county scrip. schoo and road warrants.
 First National Bank of Mena. Ark.
 WI At.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
Good Home for sals.

Nice home at Hatfield. Ark. for sale. A bargain at $450 Address
 J. H. Galloway. 5 At Muldrow. Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
rtisng Buy
MONEY FOR cor
 TON GROWERS

Perhaps boy would prefer grow boy would like and The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Mna thought the Corn Club fine thing but would rather give $50 for the best of Polk County Cotton The Iocge Dry Goods Com of the mind and with $5 second premium
 both these for upland Allen Baker who have gin
 awn gst and chop mill in Mena heard about and in with $25 premium bottom land and will The list
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
$50 IN GOLD
For the Polk County boy who raises the best acre of corn on upland.
 Given by
W. A. Ragland, of Mena.
First National Bank of Mena

probable that The Star second and third this well the regular Corn Club described bottom of the following rules which this Read the rules boys and fill in the Coupon below and m good list of boys already have in their but enough
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

GOLDEN COIN FOR CORN CLUB BOYS

The Star of the cooperation E. Wear the Polk County Demonstration Agent started campaign for POLK COUNTY BOYS CORN CLUB
 expected because the such realized and that could but bring aid pushing the And this aid has come in hearty helpful manner
 Here's Special Prizes for the boys try
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

w W. Harvey and Elijah and Dan Ellison of Oden were in Mena on business Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

Those interested the Cotton Contest also requested in day for the organization of the Corn Club the day and place be announced week in The Star.
 The rules will be prepared by who understand growing will be give justice each contestant
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
$50 IN GOLD

For the Polk County Boy who raises the best acre of corn on bottom land.
 Given by the
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
REBELS WIN AGAIN
GENERAL LuoUE IS ouTGEN ERALED BY THE lNSUR-
 REcTOS FORCES.
LOSES ONE HUNDRED SOLDIERS

Government Forces in Dangerous Pc
 sition--Ambushed Again-Lsst Bat
 tie Near Texas Line-Reinforee ments Rushing to Help Insurrecsos
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

the Corn Club kite with long string of prizes to it's ta1 will soon be soar ing proudly. Push tho good thing along.
 Yours for more and better corn.
 T. P Fulton. Cove. Ark. Jan. 3l, 1911.
  Friend Fulton will feel good when he sees this page of The Star this week. The work for the boys has started.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02

believed that week the day of meeting Mena for peng organization the Club named when every should come-and all get work There's time
The Mena weekly star., 1911-02-02
$25 CASH
$50 IN GOLD

Any boy desires compete for Cotton premiums will the Coupon herewith
The evening world., 1911-06-09
Gaunt Stranger, Carrying Ancient Newspaper
and Umbrella, Mutters Unintelligibly as
Crowds Surge by During Long Vigil.

re takes his position on the very
eose or the broad walk at the base of
'he main steps OF City Hall. Always
MS heels. close together. rest on the
curD. This characteristics Is SO pro-
hounced that those VINO nave observed
'"e tranger day by day declare It Is
taken deliberately.
The man invariably carries his news
paper under his left arm. with his left
hsnd over his heart. His right hand
rests somewhat hea Willy on his umbrella
Now and then he raises his head and
with meaningless looking blue eyes
giances at City Hall clock.
The crowds which constantly surge
past seemingly have no interest for the
man. once IN a while he mutters aloud,
OUT MS words are unLntelligible Oc-
casionaliy a pedestrian who hears tho
lonely man talieins to the winds turns
a curious gaze. but that - all.
The stranger has become 50 fixed a
figure at City Hall that the city em-
ployees and the habltues OF the build
Ing regard the sight Of him as moth
Ing more than . pare Of their daily
routine.
The evening world., 1911-06-09
Vanderbilt AND MOORE
WIN IN COACHING MARATHON
Former Takes First Away for Road
and Latter for Private Coaches
Big London Event.

REDMOND. June ?.-Americnns divided
hunors In the coaching Marathon which
was run to-day In connection with the
Royal Horse Show Mt Richmond which
opened to-day. Alfred q. bilt
OF New York secured first prize In the
class for road coaches and Judge VIII
Nam r.. Moore OF New York took first
prize for private coaches.
Nineteen competitors started from
HYDE Park on the Marathon to the show
grounds at Richmond. The entries In
Guided the best known coaches and
teams in the United Kingdom besides
the American competitors. The success
achieved by the Americans in previous
competitions focused the attention OF
the big crowds of spectators on Mr..
Vanderbilt's grays and Judge Moore's
bays, and the bestowal OF winning ros-
cites on the entries of the Americans In
Their respective classes was no surprise
to critical judges OF the teams equip
meat.
At tho Horse show to-day Judge
Moore's Nemento Pride secured second
prize in the class for novice harness
horses under IL hands high.
Manuel. the deposed King OF Portugal.
presented the winning rosettes TO the
Marathon ~victors and heartily congrat-
ulated Judge Moore and Mr.. Vanderbilt.
The evening world., 1911-06-09

Mystery shrouds the identity and oo-
ject OF a tail. gaunt man who. for more
than two months past, mas appeared III
front OF city Han daily and taken .
strange position. holding 1t for hours
al "A time.
The strange was In his accustome"
place to-day and struck his usual pose
His whole appearance Il chsracterize'
by deep thought and -rest soIeinnitN'
He Is about six feet tall and dresses III
plain black with a white nechtie and n
wide mourning band around his dero!
hat. Rain or shine. the strange always
carries an umbrella. Also. he never
fails TO have with him IA copy OF Il
morning PAPER four months old. Across
tho top OF this paper Is scrlDbled. In
lead pencil, the name "O'Sullivan.'
The man generally appears about the
noon hour. but sometimes It is mid
afternoon before he shows ny. Some
times he goes away for u short time.
only to return. however, to remain
again for hours, No one bothers him
and he bothers no one.