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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

en'ly dead The revulsion that came over her was bewildering: she swavoa again tais time not from the thrust oI the water, but with sick falntness The tension suddenly taken off m. strung. the loose bow of her snir,. quivered helplessly; the arrow of her Ire almost fell into the stream.
 And then a new and more appalling terror swept over her. Some man had nred that shot. Actaeon had snied upon Diana. With this sudden reyela. uon Of her shame, the red blood heat to the white surface in spite of th a chiii water. The anguish of that n,o- ment was greater than before. Shc could be killed, torn to pieces. de- voured, that was a small thing. but that she should be so outraged fin her modesty was unendurable. She wished inc hunter had not come. She sunl, lower In the water for moment fain 10 hide in it's crystal clarity and real ized as she did how frightfully cold She was. Yet, although she froze Where she was and perishca with cold she could not go out on the bank to dress, and it would avail her little. she saw swiftly, since the huge mon ster had fallen dead heap on her clothes.
 Now all this, although it takes mir utes to tell, had happened in but a few seconds. Seconds sometimes in- clude hours, even lifetime, in their brief composition. She thought it would be just as well for her to sink down and die in the water. when a sudden sp!ashing below her caused her to look down the stream.
 She was so agitated that she could make out little except that there was a man crossing below her and making directly toward the body of the bear. He was tall black bearded man. she saw he carried a rife, he looked neith- CT to the right nor to the left, he did not bestow glance upon her. She could have cried aloud in thanksgiving tor his apparent obliviousness to her as she crouched now neck deep in the benumbing cold. The man stepped on the bank, shook himself like a great dog might have done and marched over to the bear. He uprooted a small nearby pine, with the ease of a Her cules-and she had time to mark and marvel at it in spite of everything and then with that as a lever he un- concernedly and easily heaved the body Of the monster from off her clothing. She was to learn later what feat of strength it was to move that inert carcass weighing much more than half ton.
 Thereafter he dropped the pine tree by the side of the dead grizzly and without backward look tramped swiftly and steadily up the canon through the trees, turning at the point of it and was instantly lost to sight His gentle and generous purpose were obvious even to the frightened, agi- tated, excited girl
 The woman watched him until he
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
w00DMEN CIRCLE ORGANIZED.
New Grove at Board Camp--Mena
 Delegates Had Pleasant Trip.

The following members from the Woodmen Circle of Mena respond ed 10 the call from our county or ganizer, Mir. A. Y. Shipman; Mrs. Hattie King. guardian, Mrs. Myra Briggs, installing officer, Mrs. Ber- tha Kelly, past guardian, Mrs. Ida Bolton, adviser, Mrs. l.. 0. Dickson, attendant. We found on our ar rival that Mother Embry had, like all good mothers, been waiting pa- tiently, keeping the dinner warm and ready. The tables and side board were simply loaded with foods, pleasant to the seeing, smell- ing and tasting. After being en- tirely refreshed, we went to our work, but had to wait until school closed at 2:30, as it was the last day of Mrs. F. Fmbry's school, and she was one of the class of i5 who were to be initiated. The following are the candidates initiated and officers elected:
 Mrs. Chloe c. Embry, guardian.
 Mrs. Ruby Edmondson, adviser.
 Mrs. Fora Little, secretary.
 Mary l.. Embry, banker.
 Mary E. Bebout, attendant.
 Annie V. Peters, chaplain.
 Luvicia l. Burnett, outside senti- nel.
 Mir. Grady Embry, inside sentinel
 Hattie Teague, Lucy A. Parish, M. J. Crossan, Viola w. Russell, Daniel Little, Mrs. Robinson, Win nie B. Harrison.
 The other officers will be elected and installed later, as time would not permit our staying later than 5 D. m. Mena Grove had the pleas ure of naming this new grove Ship man Grove. The roads were not in the best of condition, yet the party of ready workers were jolly. If we would always forget ourselves in trying to do for others, honor and success would follow. Selflshness is satan's property. Gods children should never borrow.
 w. c. Reporter.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling changes ever seen in any man, according to w. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex. was effected years ago in his brother. "He had such a dreadful cough" he writes, that all our family thought he was going into consumption, but he began to use Dr. Kings New Discovery, and was completely cured by ten bottles Now he is sound and well and weighs 2iS pounds For many years our family has used this won- derful remedy for coughs and colds with excellent results" It's quick safe, reliable and guaranteed. Price 90 cents and Sl.00. Trial bottle free lat all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
He Was the Boy.

A small boy with a rather lost and lonesome appearance walked into the county clerks office at the courthouse. He gazed about him for a time and finally approached Deputy Henry Smiley.
 Please sir" the lad said timidly "have you seen anything of a lady around here?"
 Why, yes, sonny, answered Smiley, I've seen several"
 Well, have you seen any without little boy2" the lad asked anx- iously.
 Yes replied Smiley.
 Well said the little chap, as q relieved look crossed his face. Tn ihe little boy. Where's the ladyg Denver Times.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
 OF ARKANSAS.

Notice Is hereby given that the fol- lowing joint resolution proposing an amendment to the State Constitution. was passed by the General Assembly at it's regular session of 1911, and that the same will be submitted to the electors of the State at the next gen eral election, to be held Monday. September g 1912, for adoption or re- jection.
 Proposed Amendment No. II.
 That the following article shall be proposed as an amendment to the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas which, when agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House and adopted by a majority of the electors of the State voting at the next general election for senators and representatives, shall become part of the Constitution of Arkansas.
 Every male citizen of the United States, or every male person who has citizen of the same, of the age of twenty-one years or upward, who has resided in the State twelve months, Tn the county six months, and In the pre- preceding any election at which he may propose to vote and who Is able when ssaH read dn tc him if he is prevented from reading the same by reason of any physical disability, any section of the Constitution of the State or Ar kansas, except such persons as may. 1 for the commission of some felony, be deprived of the right to vote by law passed by the General Assembly, and , who shall exhibit a poll tax receipt or other evidence that he has paid his poll tax at the time of collecting taxes next preceding such election, shall be allowed to vote at any election held in the State of Arkansas, but no per son who was, on January l, 1866. or at any time prior thereto entitled to vote under the Constitution or stat utes of any State in the United States. wherein he then resided. and no male person of foreign birth who was nat uralized prior to the adoption of this amendment, and no lineal descendant of such person who shall possess the other qualifications described in this article, shall be denied the right to vote because of his inability to so read and interpret selections of the Con- stitution of this State: provided, that male persons who make satisfactory proof that they have attained the age of twenty-one years since the time Tor assessing the taxes for the year next preceding the year in which the elec- ton at which he may propose to vote is held, and possesses the other qua1i- fications required by this article, shall be permitted to vote; and. provided, further that the said tax receipt shall be so marked by dated stamp or other written endorsement by the judges of election to whom it may be first pre- sented. as to prevent the holder there of from voting more than once at any election. The judges of election shall enforce the provisions of this article and shall be the judges of the quail
 locations of electors"
 The above resolution was filed in the
 office of the Secretary of State on
 Each elecfor may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this 18th day of February; lgl2,crs tSea) Secretary of State.
 Feb. 29-2St
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Fr rom 00latf
 To Mapor
Henry l.. lost, Elected to Head of
 Kansas City's Business Govern
 ment, Started Life as a Wair in New York City-Now 3S Years Old.
From the Kansas citr star.

From the Kansas City Star
 Henry l.. Jost, the next mayor of Kansas City, was born in New York City thirty-eight years ago. Little is known of the early years of his life, save that shown by the records of the Mission House of Industry at Five Points. on the lower East Side. That record shows that in May, lS79 Simeon Jost placed his son, Henry, then not quite 6 years old, in that institution.
 The boy spent two years in the home, and in 1881, in company with 25 other foundlines, was sent to Missouri. He was placed in the home of Judge Dale, who was at that time presiding over the coun- try court of Nodaway county.
 Reverses came to Judge Dale and he was forced to give up his home. He arranged with neighbor named Moss to take care of young Jost, with the understanding that the boy was to be cared for until he was 2i years old, and be given an education. Then he was to receive horse, saddle and bride.
 For some reason Moss left the county soon after the youth became a member of his home and Jost was sent to various farms under the same conditions. When he reached the age of i5 years he decided to make his own arrangements for the future. His first contract was with a farmer named Watkins, who lived near Maryville, Mo-, and it called for Si0 a month, room and board. During all this time the boy studied nights while working days and acquired a taste for literature that was to mean much to him in the future.
 When p years old young Jost said goodbye to farm life and moved to Hopkins, Mo-, where he entered the office of s. E. Brown, an attorney, and began the study of law. In June, i89S he was admit ted to practice by Judge A. C. An thony at Maryvlle. Desiring a higher education, he sought ad- mission to the University of Mis- souri, but was prevented from car rying out his intention because he was deficient in Latin. Instead he came to Kansas City and entered the senior class of the Kansas City School of Law. Leaving the law school, Mr. Jost started the prac- tice of law in this city. Four years ago he was appointed assistant city counselor in the Crittenden admin istration and later became assist ant prosecuting attorney.
 Mr. Jost first gained prominence as grand master of the Missouri A. 10. U. w. Although urged to con- tinue in this office, he declined re- election in order to devote his time to his profession.
 In August last year Mir. Jost mar ried Miss Alice Hanks of Oak Grove and since that time has resided at Sixty-third street and Kansas ave- nue. He is a thirty-secend degree Mason, a member of the Knights of Pythias and A. 0. U. w lodges, and is a vestryman of the Episcopal church.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
EXPRESS PEOPLE
 PROMISE REFORM
Arrange With Interstate Commerce. Commission to Rearrange Form of Receipts in Futurc-TO
 Avoid Double Charges.

Washington, April 4.-The inter- state commerce commission and the express companies of the country have practically reached an agree ment as to reforms to be instituted in the express business. These re- forms will be of far-reaching im- portance and will, it is predicted, revolutionize the entire business.
 The reforms include a simplified form of receipts, system that will prevent companies from charging at both ends, the extension of de- livery limits in many towns and cities and several other suggestions of relief advanced by commercial organizations and shippers gener- ally.
 But more important will be a system of charges which the com mission is working on. The com- mission has evolved a zone system, which, it is said, will approximate the charge under a parcels post service.
 1 It is believed that the proposed zone system of charges is the only feature of the comprehensive re- adjustment plan contemplated by | the commission that the companies will contest. The commission, however, has the right to name reasonable rates on the express business, and it is going ahead with the determination to bring about a readjustment of the tariff sched- ules in way that will be fair to the companies and the public alike. The reforms have developed from suggestion by Commissioner Lane that representatives of the commis- sion, the express companies and the shippers get together and try to devise some method for doing away with the gross abuses that have heretofore been practiced by the companies. Since then there have been many conferences btween members of the interstate con- merce commission and representa- tives of the express companies and the reform program has now reached a point where it's accept ance is practically assured.
 When the commission undertook | it's investigation of the express companies, thousands of complaints | had been received alleging over charges, double charges, antiquated practices, arbitrary rules and reg ulations, and unsatisfactory deliv- cry service. The commission de- tailed a score of experts to go over the books of the express compan- ies and they brought to light figures that seemed to surprise even the companies officials and compelled them to admit that re- forms were absolutely necessary. It was shown, for instance, that one company in single day made 1000 undercharges and overcharges and another had made 5000 under charges and overcharges in 2i hours, there being in this total g. 938 overcharges. Commissioner Lane declared that if the federal government would prosecute every overchage it would bankrupt and but out of business every company in the United States. He estimated that 10000 protests had been re- ceived by the interstate commis- sion against this practice alone The commission is confident that the plan which it has now devised will result in making the express rate intelligible to the average cit izen and will do away with the sys- tenn of overcharging.
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disappeared. few seconds longer, and then she hurled herself through the water and stepped out upon the shore. Her sweater which the bear had dragged forward in it's advance, lay on top of the rest of her clothes, covered with blood She threw 1t aside and with nervous, frantic energy, wet, cold, though she was, she jerked on in some fashion enough clothes to cover her nakedness and then with more leisurely order and with neces- sary care she got the rest of her ap- parel in its accustomed place upon her body, and then when 1t was all over she sank down prone and prostrate upon the grass by the carcass of the now harmless monster which had so nearly caused her undoing, and shiv- cred, cried and sobbed as if her heart would break.
 She was chilled to the bone by her motionless sojourn, albeit 1t had been for scarcely more than a minute in that icy water, and yet the blood rushed to her brow and face, to every hidden part of her in waves as she thought of it. It was a good thing that she cried; she was not a weep ing woman, her tears came slowly as rule and then came hard. She rath- CT prided. herself upon her stoicism. but fin this instance the great depths of her nature had been undermined and the fountains thereof were fain to break forth,
 How long she lay there. warmth coming gradually to her under the di- rect rays of the sun, she did not know, and it was q strange thing that caused her to arise It greT suddenly dark over her head. Ste looked up and a rim of frightfri black. dense clouds had suddenly plotted out the sun. The clouds were lined with gold and silver and the long rays shot from behind the somber blind over the yet uncovered portions of the heaven. but tfe clouds moved with the irresistible swiftness and steadi- ness of a great deluge. The wall of them lowered above her head while they extended steadily and rapidly acrc~s the sky toward the other side If the canon and the mountain wall.
 A storm was brewing such as she had never seen. such as she had no experience 10 enable her to realize It's malign possibilities. Nay, it was now at hand. She had no eiew, however. of what was toward. how terrible danger overshadowed her. Frightened but unconscious of all the menace of the hour. her thoughts flew down the canon to the camp. She must hasten there. She looked for bef watch which ahe had lifted from the grass and which she had nos yet put on. The erIrriy had stepped upon ii # p,ns irrrtrletahiy ruined. thf Judged from Der s@=. rlimase ef ths aan thAt H spusf nou he carly asserueon hAe rone ia her feet and efagHeres Nith
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
The Danaer After Grin

lies often in a rundown system. Weakness, nervousness, lack of ap- petite, energy and ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys often follow an attack of th's wretched disease. The greatest need then is Electric Bitters. the glorious tonic, blood purifier and regulator of stomach, liver and kidneys. Thous- ands have proved that they won- derfully strengthen the nerves, build up the system and restore to health and good spirits after an at tack of grip. If suffering try them. Sold and perfect satisfaction guar anteed by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
In Try Woman for Murder.

St. Louis, Mo-, April 5.-The case of Mrs. Alma James, charged with the murder of her husband last May, will be called for trial next Monday. The killing occurred in the home of the couple in this city, Mrs. James shooting her husband three times as he lay in bed. Tenn porary insanity, due to indignities suffered at her husbands hands, is expected to be the plea of the de- fense.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
LnnI,s Like q Crime

to separate boy from a box of Bucklen's Arnical Salve. His pim- ples, boils, scratches, knocks, sprains and bruises demand it, and it's quick relief for burns, scalds or cuts is his right Keep it handy for boys, also girls. Heals everything healable and does it quick. Un- equaIed for piles. Only 9 cents at all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County Of Polk In the Pclh Chancery Court. Joe L. Sargent, Plaintiff, vs. Prank DeTar and John II. Harper, De- fendants.
 The Defendants, Frank DeTar and John II. Harper, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Joe l.. Sargent.
 h. ]. GREEN. Clerk. s-First Pub. Mch. 2S Last Pub. Apr iS
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Puts End to Bad Habit

Things never look bright to one with the blues" Ten to one the trouble is a sluggish liver, filling the system with bilious poison, that Dr. Kings New Life Pills would ex- pei. Try them. Let the joy of bet ter feelings end the blues" Best for stomach, liver and kidneys. 25c at all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

My little son had a very severe cold. l was recommended to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. and before a small bottle was finished he was as we'll as ever," writes Mrs II. Silks. 29 Bowling street. Sydney, Australia. This remedy l. for sale by all dealers.
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-022i4 in Forest NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at

Department or the lDtefiVf,
 U. s. Land office at
 Camden, Ark, April i, 1912. NOTICE is hereby given that
 CHARLES K. HOPE of Big Fork, Arkansas, who, on May 8, 1905, made Homestead Entry Serial No. 02244) No. 28773, for Nh NEA, Sec. i, and N1a NWA, Sec. 3, Township i S, Range 28 w., 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final flve-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ar kansas, on the iith day of May, 1912.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Andy J. Fritz. of Slatington. Ark; William s. Bates, William H. Lut- rell. of Big Fork, Ark; William T. Whisenhunt. of Shady. Ark.
 II. G. FRIEDHEIM, Register. Star-First. Pub. Apr. fl Last Pub. May 9
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MANNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas. County of Polk in the Polk ChaHcery Court Maekie Morley. Plaintiff. vs. F. A. Morley. Defendant
 The Defendant, q. A. Morley. is warned Co appear ia this court within thirty days aHd answer tia compiaini ef fhe plainiid Mackls Morley.
 v. 2. GREEN. Clerk. s F8rsl itab Mch e Last f1ut AlI Ek
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MANNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk ss.
 G. B. Cannon, plaintifl, vs. Mary Heath. Defendant-In the Court of $. H. Smith. Justice of the Peace for Center Township. The Defendant, Mary Heath, is warned to appear at my office ln Center Township on the ith day of May. 1912. and answer the com piaint of ihe plaintiff. G. E. Cannon
 S. n. SMITH. J. r. This 30lh day of March 1912. Slar-First Pub. Apr. <. I.st. Pub. May
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

You will look a good while before you find a better medicine for coughs and colds than Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It not only gives relief-it cures. Try it when you have a cough or cold, and you are certain to be pleased with the prompt cure which it will effect. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
Sn Very Unreasonable.

Mir. Roosevelt is such an unreas- enable person. He believes Lori mer is just as guilty now as he was before a packed senate committee whitewashed him.-Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

There are millions of unsolved problems of vast importance to the human race, and these can never be unraveled by harmonious same ness of thought. The clash of in- tellects is the only remedy.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

Don't be surprised if you have aH attack 0f fheumatlsm ibis spring Just rub the affected paris freely with fhaniherlain's Eminent and ll VIII soon disappear. Sold hf ai' dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

Barred Rocks. White and Golden Wvandolies are the best varieties. Try them. Stock and eggs for sale. Also registered Duroc Jersey pigs. 5-6t i3-Si-2 Star Farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11

pure-bred White Holland Turkeys Tor sale. $500 per pair. sT.5o trio. Audress. Mrs. Ira o. Smith. Nunley. Ark salf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-11
Rhubarb may be canned in cold

Rhubarb may be canned in cold water. Use freshly cut stalks, flt them tightly into thoroughly clean jar and let the water run full force into the jar for fifteen min- uies iiii an air is excluded. screw on the top while the jar is stlll un- der waier-see that it is perfectly aif-iieht-and ihc contents should keep and De like fresh rhubarb.
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For rhcumaiism you ~ll hnd nothing better Chan Chwnberlaln's Lsnlmonf Tfs I aud sec how GuIriix li rers rcliei. For sale hy nI arnlefs
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bufI 0rpinFionE and Black Mi- noreas. The bosl laying strains ln the south. ERfs for sale Mrs. II. A. Iiaboock. Nnua Afk ti-ss-tf
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