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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN
DELEGATES ATTACKED
Majority Are Federal Job-Holders
Whose Self Interest Is a Detri-
ment TO Party at Large.

In an Illuminating article in The
Mursey for February, Judson Z.
WelIiver attacks the system in the
Republican party that permits a
disproportionate power to South
ern Republicans in presidential
conventions. Writes he:
approximately half the votes
necessary to control the Republi-
can party in a national convention
represent the political machines Of
eleven southern states, no one Of
which states has cast an electoral
vote for a Republican presidential
candidates since 1876
"These machines are nothing but
brokerage corporations dealing IN
Federal patronage. They are COM
posed Of government officials boss
ed hv government officials, fed on
government Offices, and kept alive
for no other purpose than to deal
in these Offices.
They represent no principles OF
the party. they contribute no
strength to It at the polls, and vet
they WELD half the power Of final
party control They constitute a
standing menace to its integrity
and character.
This has been The condition for
many years These southern dele
gates are the backbone, the power
and vitality of system that makes
Federal jobs the cement to hold to-
gether a self-perpetuating machine
which undertakes to control the
party in The interests Of greed, grab
and graft"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

The work now being done with
the Road Drag on the streets and
roads speaks for itself. More eff
cient work has been done in the
past few days than has ever been
done in the same length Of time.
Why not have every overseef in
Polk county provide himself with
one or more drags and have them
used when needed on the county
roads2
Experiments show that there can
be more lasting work done at less
cost in this manner than with any
thing else. Why not try it?-Polk
County Democrat.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
Roosevelt in the Public Eye.

The indications have now become
unmistakable that the rank and file
Of the Republican party desire the
nomination of Colonel Roosevelt.
This sentiment is manifest in al
most every part OF the country. It
is obvious that Col. Roosevelt could
not be expected to seek the place
II is equally obvious that the Re-
publican voters should be allowed
to express their views, and should
be permitted to choose Delegates
who will properly represent them
in the Chicago convention, The
control of state delegations through
federal patronage will not be so
readily condoned this year as III
has been at some times in the past
No candidate on the Republican
ticket can possibly be elected this
wear If his nomination is merely
due to the control Of blocks Of
delegates holding federal Offices in
southern states which never cast
electoral votes for Republican can
dldates There is no reason what
soever for asserting that RI, Roose-
Welt would decline the nomination
if offered TO him, nor is there any
reason for thinking that those Re-
publicans who wish TO support him
are acting without due warrant in
trying to have delegates sent from
their states who would share in
their ylews.--From "The Progress
of the World, in American Review
Of Reviews for February
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
How Sound Travels.

An example of the relative rates
OF speed with which sound waves
travel by air and telephone wires
comes from Patterson, N. ]. The
manager of a large manufacturing
plant in Paterson, while standing al
the telephone in his residence.
which is two miles away from his
factory, heard the whistle of his
factory blow for O'clock.
The sound came over the wire
and continued about flye seconds
Several seconds after il had ceased
The factory manager heard the same
blowing Of the whistle carried BIZ
air wives through an open window
New York Telephone Review.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
FOR COTTON WEIGHER

In this issue will be found the
announcement OF j. II. Sims for the
Office Of County Cotton Weighef,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
Mr.. Sims was elected to this Of
iice two years ago and has served
the people with very general sat
isfaction. He has lived in Mena for
nine years, and has very wide
acquaintance and stands well for
integrity. If reelected he viii
doubtless continue to give entire
satisfaction in the Office.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
MORSE TOO I'LL TO BE MOVED.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 25.-Charles w.
Morse still is al the post hospital
at Fort Mcpherson. too i'll to be
moved. Ever since President Taft
cOmmuied his sentence last week
the ex-banker has pleaded with his
physician TO have him removed to
a private hospital.
"While Mr.. Morse has been men
tally uplifted nv The presidents az
ton in his case" said Dr. A. r..
Fowler today "his physical condi-
tion is such that Il would be dam
gerous to move him now
Or. Fowler said there was no
hope Of MoFse's ultimate recovery.
Morse has been so 1T that Or. Fow-
Ter would not permit his personal
attorney. Thomas p. Fielder, to sec
him.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
C. II. LYONS FOR COUNTY
WEIGHIER.

In the regular place in this paper
will be found the announcement Of
C. b. Lyons of Mena as candidate
for County Weigher. Mr.. Lyons is
running subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, and asserts
thar he will eheesfs.l!s- abide by the
decision thus obtained.
Mr.. Lyons was raised in this sec
ton Of Arkansas, and is young
man Of good character and standing
He is fully capable of rendering per-
feet service has been solicited by
many to make the race, and can be-
counted on to treat all with equal
fairness If elected
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
shocklna Sounds

in ihe earth are sometimes heard
hetare q terrible earthquake. that
warn Of tho coming peril Ma
lures warnings are kind. That duh
pan IN the back warns you TIE
kidnoys need attention i ven waaia
escape those dangerous male8ies.
bfepsy Diabetes or Brleht's Dis
ease Take f'eeirsc Bisfers ai once
and see hackache fy and 81 your
btfi feelings RETURN Ny son re-
ce'.ed great benefit from their use
FOR kidney and bladder trouble =
writes Peter R0udy. South Rock
weed Hifh. II Is certainly a greet
kidney medicine. Try r. 80 cents
81 81 druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

BETRAYED BY SAILORS KNOT.

Chicago, Jan. PA sailors knot
with which he tied his shoestrincs
led to Patrick MnrDhv formeY
member Of the United slates NAVY
being identified as man who
hound ard robbed a Greek here d
few DAYS AGO.
Murphy and a COMPANION were
arrested last night for carrying
concealed weapons. Detectives no.
ticed that Murphy's shoestrines
were knotted similar to the cords
which bound the Greek. He later
was identified and confessed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Is hQi lef saese suffering from Kids
aey ailments and lrrekU.apitias
lne ptompi use # Foley Kidney
tas Niil 8 spei bats 1.ha asa
fet I.HH enA 'ss.s,ssii 'iii s.
tHf. nk cen 4tae fit eys. ~
Store naim1 ttca. aaa with Il
he1.th end strength Mrs n. Il.
rgaislaY. eac I'll. saws. 81
- n7n ~ Hy back ana
e ta4 H9i sleep rs nlfi4
N3l fefse ux hands
tli fNn bottles 81
hl44ff CLASS cured Ma. far
saie ~ Saesson brgg i Eur. c..
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
How CoId AfYecis the Kidneys

AVOID taxing cold n your KID
nevs' are sensitive. Cold conoests
the kidneys, throws too much work
unon them. and weakens their ae-
tion. Serious kidney trouble and
even Bright's disease may result
Strengthen your kidneys get rid Of
The pain and soreness. build them
up by the timely use Of Foley Kid
ney Pills. Tonic in action uuick
in results. For sale by Jackson
Drug & Fur. Co,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
blamed a Good Worker

u blamed my heart for severe
distress in my left side for TIVE
years, writes w. Evans. Danville
Va, but ! know now it was midi.
gestion, as DR. Kings New Life
pills completely cured me-" Best
for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles, constipation. headache or
debility. Pc at all druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

ing scope OF The civil service prin-
ciple is pretty good remedy.
This idea of making the gov
eminent serve the people who COM
pose and are the government is
going to gain in popularity despite
all selfish opposition.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Wet and chilled feet usually A.
feet the mucous membrane Of the
nose, throat and lungs. and III
grippe bronchitis or nnennaania
may result Watch carefully. par
tieularly the children. and for the
racking. stubborn coughs give Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound II
soothes the inAamad memhranae
and heals the cough quickly. Take
no substitute For sale by Jackson
Drug & Fur. Co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

From enjoying all the privileges
of specially favored ruling class,
il has become very unpleasant to be
known as a Manchu in China. The
Chinese methods of inflicting death
are not always favored with the
milk of human kindness. either.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

De you now that more real dan
ger idrAs in a common cold than ln
any ether ~ the minor ailments ,
The safe way Is 70 take Chamber.
ialr Cough Remedy 4 Thoroughly
rei liable preparaiien and Tid Yoaf-
sell q the cold as quickly - nos
s,hle t'ais remedy Is fpf sale by
alI lna.ers.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Ex-senator Burton Of Kansas is
putting up great fight against
Roosevelt. There's reason"
Roosevelt helped send Burton to
prison for violating the federal
law, and he served his sentence.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Kansas farmers have learned
how to water" their butter, max
ing two pounds from one. Here's
another case where prohibition
would be justified
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Galena, Kas.. already in dry
territory, may now be put down as
"extra dry" A new county attor-
ney prohibits the sale of soda water
and all soft drinks, hot or cold, as
we'll as tobacco, cigars, etc, on sun
daxr
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

In Guayaquail, Ecuador, the pop
ulace have lynched five generals,
one an ex-president, putting an end
to revolution which caused the
United States to send a gunboat to
that country.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

Here is a message of hope and
good cheer from Mrs. C. ] Martin
Boone Mill. Va, who is the mother
OF eighteen children. Mrs. Martin
was cured OF stomach trouble and
constipation by Chamberlain's Tab
lets after five years of suffering.
and now recommends these tablets
to the public. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
ron REPRESENTATIVE.

j. r. NEAL authorizes the announce
ment OF his candidacy for the of &c
OF Representative OF Polk County,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
JOHN COMBS authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office OF Representative of Polk Coun-
~, subject TO the action OF the Dem
ocratlc primaries
JOHN Fl. HAMILTON authorizes
the announcement OF his candidacy
FOR the office OF Representative of
Polk County. subject to the action Of
the Democratic prim aries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
ron COUNTY suprR,srrxpENr

PROF. W. T. ADAMS authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for the
office ~ Ce.::.tt,- ss,ssf,r,;r,tentienf OF
Schools. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
J. D. HOLMAN authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for the
office Of County superintendent OF
Schools, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

M M. SHIELDS authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for the
Office of Treasurer Of Polk County.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
For County Weinher.

G. r. LYONS authorizes the an
Of his candidacy FOR lhe
eqice Of County Weieher. subject 10
the action DC the Democratic u7i-
mary
J II SIMS authorizes ne an
nnHncemenf Of his esrIidacv ar
The office af C9nufv Cotton Ne
subject ln the action Of fHe
Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

IT, J. GREEN authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for
the Office OF Assessor Of Polk Coun-
fy. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

PKOF W. r. SHINN authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for the
office OF Assessor OF Polk County. sub
iect 10 the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
w M. DARWIN authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for the
subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

What did that pretty shop girl
SAYS when YOU stole a kissgn
she Sad aN.ia stat ~ ali ia-
dayf "--Tii-Biis.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
For County and Probate Judqc

w. N. MARTIN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of County and Probate judge.
subject TO the action Of the Demo
cratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

J. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
uouncement OF his candidacy for re-
election 70 the ONCE OF Sheriff OF Polk
County. subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

r. M. JONES authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for
the Office OF Representative Of Polk
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

There is no better medicine made
for colds than Chamberlain Camel
helneuy II acts Oh natures plan.
fttieNes tue lungs. opens the se-
erehons, alus eApeeioraiion. ans
restores The system u healthy
condition. Fer sale rs al aea.ers
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
WOODROW WILSON
GREAT DEMOCRAT
Judge Stringer Of Illinois Recog-
nizes Him as the Logical
Leader OF the Party.
IS FITTED FOR WHITE HOUSE

stateoman, Scholar and Proved Prao'
teal Executive, New Jersey States
man Would Be Ideal Occupant
OF the Presidential Chair.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
For COUNTY cLFRK.

w. L. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for
to the action OF the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
ron crncuIr cLEnK

FREEMAN I. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement of-his candidacy for
the office OF Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries
A. O. (Gus) PTRTLE authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
the Office of Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
FOR sTATE SENATE.

ELMER J. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
Senator OF this the Thirty-third Sem
atorial district subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

NaHsi
January ~. isl~
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CoNGREss.

J. M. CARTER OF Texarkana auth
orize- the announcement OF his candi-
dacv for Congress In the Fourth dis
trfct subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

JAMES ID. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
the office OF Congressman of this. the
Fourth Conversational district. subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-01

OTIS T. wINGO OF De Queen au-
thorizes the announcement OF HIS
candidacy for Congress In the Fourth
district, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries. SID
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-08
cheap Tires Not Always Best.

The average car owner In buying a
tire seems to think of nothing but how
cheap he can get it, or how many
miles of service will it give. In the
first, regard, the policy is a poor one,
for a cheaply built tire cannot give
extra mileage. Mileage, on the other
hand, while a vital consideration, is
not the only one by any The
matter of protection to car mechan-
ism which should be afforded by the
tire is of almost equal Importance.
Resiliency is the test of value in a
tire almost lost sight of by the aver
age user. If, as in the case of a
Firestone tire, both resiliency and ex-
ira mileage can be obtained, that is
the tire for the car owner to buy.
Resiliency means more than easy rid
ing. 1t means that by it the jolts and
jars of the road, partly taken up by
the springs, are practically obviated,
the delicate car mechanism protected,
and the life of the a prolonged.
This advertising of the Firestone
Co. is worth reading. Not only be-
cause it Is good advertising, but be-
cause it is frank, safe and zane. BY
ii a car owner, whether he buys Fire
stone tires or not, can obtain points
of real worth in deciding what a real
grade. sure s~rvice tire should be.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-08
MOTORCYCLE "coP"
AT BEVERLY.

William i. Pickett, motorcycle po-
liceman at Beverly, Mass. has the dis
tinction Of being motorcycle cop" at
the summe residence of President
Taft. He is thoroughly convinced of
the value of the motorcycle in patrol
ing modern cities and daily covers his
route in the sea coast town.
When the president leaves Washing
ton for his summer home, Officer
Pickett viii be ION the job" for the
chief executives home is on his beat"
Last summer when President Taft was
at the summer White House, Motor
cycIeman Pickett was on duty. During
the three months he passed the res
idence going over his route he travelled
5000 miles, an average of more than
sixty-five miles daily.
That this is an evidence Of the eff
cheney of the little two-wheeler is the
opinion Of officer Pickett. He has rid
den the motorcycle long enough to be-
come a "ful tiedged" enthusiast. He
knows from experience that a motor
cycle policeman can travel over more
territory, handle a larger beat" make
more arrests, respond quicker to emer-
gencies and be of more value to a com
munity that the pavement FOUNDER"
although he recognizes that the latter
is indispensable at some parts Of large
cities.
While Officer Pickett is intrusted
many times with guarding of the presi-
dent, the predominance Of the motor
cycle in the police department Of the
large cities accounts for the large num-
Der of motorcycle policemen who es-
cort the president when he visits these
cities. In most of the great munich
palities the motorcycle policemen form
the front and rear guard to the presi-
dent. If crowds become large and him
der the trip Of the presidential party
the motorcycle officers are dispatched
ahead and everything made ready for
the party. Officially, on tours and
trips the motorcycle has supplanted
most other guardsman of the chief ex-
ecutive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-08
TIRE DEPARTMENT.
How to Preserve Inner Tubes.

When fitting an inner tube it is a
good plan to dust a small quantity
of tale or French chalk inside the en-
velope. lust sufficient to cover the in
terror surface is all that is required.
Too much tale, says the Michelin tire
expert, gradually accommodating into
solid Jumps is a frequent cause of
punctures. On the other hand, in
sufficient tale will not prevent the
inner tube from sticking to the en-
velope.
Inner tubes should always he per-
fectly clean and dry when fitting.
Even the slightest moisture should be
avoided. 1t is a common practice 10
lay a tube on the step of the a or
even on the ground previous to fitting.
This is a very expensive habit. There
is always a place to hang the tube
where it will be free from moisture or
dust. Hang it over a side lamp or
tire holder, but lay 1t down
where it will come in contact with
foreign and injurious matter.
Inner tubes should always be carried
in waterproof bags, such as can be
bought at any garage for rs cents.
They should never be kept in the or
iginaI cardboard boxes, says the
Michelin man. These boxes are SUI
ficient for the garage, but not for
storing tubes kept in a car. Water
proof bags keep the tubes away from
water, oil and grease, but are not in
tended to protect the tubes from sharp
tools. Always keep spare tubes in
bags and keep the bags away from
metal objects.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-08
POINTERS FOR
THE MoToRIsT

1t is always a good plan to carry a
package Of extra valve parts such as
valve insides, valve caps, washers and
dust caps, says the Michelin tire ex-
pert. These can be bought for a few
cents and are at times invaluable. The
small rubber tipped value inside, which
is really the valve proper, sometimes
leaks when old. It can be screwed
out readily by inverting and inserting
the notched valve cap and using it
like a screw driver. When the valve
inside is removed it is only the work
of a moment to fit a new one.
A leaky tire valve is sometimes re-
sponsibIe for a fault blamed on a SLOW
puncture." When pumping up a tire
if the pump handle comes UP of itself
after pushing down on the imitation
stroke a leaky tire valve may be looked
for. If the motorist carries a spare
set of valve parts he is all right, but
not SO his less thoughtful neighbor who
left his in the garage.
The motorist early in the season
should provide himself with a good tire
repair kit including a supply Of mastic,
a can of cement of good quality, some
inner tube patches in assorted sizes
and a blow out or inside envelope
patch. The red inner tube patches are
generally conceded best. Those of pure
para rubber. but containing fabric, the
edges Of which are beveled r to be
recommended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-08
"LUMBCRJACKS"
CLOSE Meeting
THERE WAS A BIG BANQUET
LAST NIGHT AT THE WALDORF,
AFTER A NUMBER OF PAPERS
HAD BEEN PRESENTED IN THE
AFTERNOON.

The banquet last night closed the
session Of the st. Anthony & North
Dakota Elevator Co. agents and man
ayers convention in this city. The
convention was held in the Waldorf
hotel and was presided over by i. G.
Finn, Of Minneapolis, general manager
of the company.
The menu was a delightful one and
there were places laid for thirty-five.
No attempt was made at speech-mak-
ing for the dining rooms were crowd
ed, but a delightful social hour was
spent about the banquet board. This
was the yearly meeting Of the com .
pany's agents and yard managers and
according to Manager Finn it was one
of the most successful that was ever
held.
The meetings are held to enable the
general manager to meet with the
agents and managers and have a talk
with them, as well as TO exchange
views on matters pertaining to the
business.
Yesterday afternoon there were a
number Of papers read, all of which
proved to be Of deep interest to all
present and each man was highly com
plimented for what he had to say.
There was the opening of the ques-
ton box and the different subjects
were taken up separately and discussed
at length. President Finn answered
the most Of the questions in a manner
that was intelligent to all OF the party,
]. F. Smith Of Portland read a paper
on The Line Yard from a Line Mana
gers Standpoint, and it was discussed
at length.
H. e. Stensland of Hatton, this state,
gave a most excellent paper OF Com
petition, which he showed vas keen
at all times.
Ray Delamater of Erie spoke on
Stock Keeping, and showed how great
improvements could be made on the
ordinary system.
w. H. Matcham of Sharon had fol-
his subject Credits and Collections
one Of the most important Of all of the
duties of an agent or manager.
A. w. Olson of Finley spoke on the
Trade Journal, It's Use and Abuse, and
he was listened to with attention.
At the close of each paper the sub
ject under discussion was taken VI
and every member expressed his opin-
ion on what was said, and there were
many new ideas advanced which found