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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
LOOKING FOR DEAD
 MANS RELATIVES
A COnsumptive Thought to Re From Mena Found Dead at
 Howe, Oklahoma.

H. D. Ravenscraft, the Kansas City Southern agent at Mena, re- ceived a message from the officials at Howe, Oklahoma, Friday after noon, stating that man died there while waiting to change trains, and it was thought he was from Mena.
 The message stated that on March 26 the same man passed through Howe. He was suffering with consumption, and at that time could only speak in whisper. Yes terday he returned from the west over the Rock Island railroad, com ing from Tucumcari, N. Mex. It was supposed he was trying to get back to his home or relatives.
 Death overlook the man while waiting for his train at Howe. Nothing was found on his body to identify him, but parties around the station remembered of seeing him when he passed through Howe the latter part of last month. In- quiries made here at Mena fail to show any clue to indicate that the unfortunate man lived here.
 The description states him to have been five feet ten in height, about 28 years of age, smooth face.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
ROOSEVELT GAINING
 MANY DELEGATES
With Illinois, Pennsylvania and Other States to His Credit, He
 Seems to Be Certain of More

Washington, April i4.-A sum mary of result in the Republican presidential race in four strictly Republican states where primaries were held and the people were al- lowed to express a preference shows the following:
 North Dakota President Taft re- ceived i,5i6 votes out of about TO- GOO Republican votes cast.
 Wisconsin-The Republican vot- CTS repudiated the president by TO- GOO majority.
 lllinois-The Roosevelt plurality was 10000 and Taft procured only two delegates, and they came from the Lorimer district.
 pennsylvania-The exact major ity against the president is not known, but it will not be very much less than 100000.
 North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania have ITO national delegates. Of these Taft has only fl.
 These four Republican states combined have repudiated Taft on a basis of i4 delegates to 1.
 North Dakota and Wisconsin gave Taft not a delegate.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
WELL DR|LLERS HAVE HARD LUCK
Started Work Tuesday After Long Delay, Again Drop Drill stem in HoIe-sIust Go to Shops
 for Repairs.

After a lay-off of several weeks, occasi0ned by the unscrewing of the cap that attached the rope to the drill stem, sending for tools to remove the stem from the hole ana the securing of another, the work was begun on the water works well Tuesday by Sharp, Mauck X Will Hams, the contractors.
 Wednesday morning two damaged stems, each weighing over 2,00O pounds, were laying side by side at the we'll, preparatory to being load ed on car for shipment to the ma chine shops for re-threading. Dur ing the night the cap again was loosened, and the big stem had to be caught and drawn out by the special tools used before.
 The removal of a well stem from well, it is understoon, usually re- suits in destroying the threads by which it is attached to the cap, and only by sending to shops equipped for the work can new threads be cut.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
ENTERTAINED IN NEW HOMIE
The West End Club Pleasantly Re-
 cei,ed by Mrs. R. GoiT.

The beautiful new home of Mir. and Mrs. Rome Golf was the scene of lively gathering Wednesday afternoon, when the West End Club met there for the regular ses- sion. Through a misunderstood ing the reading was omitted, but will be taken up again at the next meeting. The game of Rock was taken up with the usual enthusi- asm, though it was hard to keep ones thoughts on the cards at first as all were busy admiring the love- ly home. Tn counting scores at the end of the game it was found that Mrs. c. A. Smith and Mrs. s. s. Baker were the most successful players. An elaborate and most de- licious luncheon, to which every one did full justice, was served by the hostess and her two small daughters. Mrs. s. D. Allen will entertain the club at the next meet ing. which will be April 2i.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
URGES FLOOD RELIEF
President Taft Lays Situation Be fore Congress and Asks ApprO-
 priation of $7SS,000.

Washington, April i6.-President Taft yesterday sent to Congress a special message urging the immedi- ate appropriation of amounts ag- gregating nearly S7SS,000 for use in controlling the flood sufferers.
 The message asked for $300000 in addition to the S50,000 already ap- propriated, to be used in strength ening the levees; S275,0O0 for the expenses of the quartermaster gen. |eral department in furnishing shel- ter, forage for cattle and horses, transportation, etc., and S2i2,S97 for rations already supplied or to be supplied to the destitute. The president based his request on estimates made by the secretary of war, which accompanied the message.
 The crest of the flood read the message, lis now reaching the low CT portion of the Mississippi where the country is flatter, and where the danger to the levees is as great as above and where the damage to persons and porperty if crevasses occur, will be far greater than on the upper river, necessitating even a greater amount of relief work than that already incurred.
 "These estimates have been care fully made and based on reports of officers of the army now on the ground experimenting the relief and engineering work.
 T respectfully urge upon Con- gress the importance of meeting this great emergency"
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
FIT. SMITH MAN HEAVY
 LOSER FROM OVERFLOW
Harry Kelley Maintains a Colony of People at Elaine, Near Helena.


 Ft Smith, April i6.--Harry E. Kelley of this city, and one of the largest ranch owners in the state, last night received reports from his superintendents showing photos and giving descriptions of the flooding of his ranch, which is in the St. Francis levee district, the water covering 30,000 acres from three to four and half feet deep. MT. Kelley maintains a colony If about 6f) reople at th little town |of Elaine, with scores of cottages and several stores. The women and children were all transferred to Helena and the men remained to work on the levee four miles away, which Mr. Kelley has helped to build.
 His superintendent, Allen, who was present when the Ievee broke and put the whole st. Francis basin under water, says that when the bank gave away the enormous pow CT of the 53.2 head of water tore out a hole 300 feet long within i5 minutes with a roar which could be heard for miles. The larger portion of the inhabitants of Elaine were from Ft. Smith. They had been warned iii time and got the women and children and stock out before the flood came. MT. Kelley has pro- vided for the whole colony, con- tinuing all of the mems wages and providing shelter for the women until the colony can be rehabiliated.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
REGENT REAL ESTATE SALES.
Reported by NJ. B. Brown of the HnmeSeekers Information Bureau

NJ. B. Brown of the Homeseekers Information Bureau reports the following real estate transfers which have been made recently:
 Henry Olmyger of parnell, Mo, purchased the l60-acre Holman place one and one-half miles north- west of Egger.
 John Spade of Nashville, Kas., bought a i20-acre place one and one-half miles northeast of Egger.
 H. c. Kukenmeier, who came here from Hagerman, N. Mex, bought foo acres of the Debow farm near Egger and J. Il. Schu- macker, who came from Anna, H., bought the remaining 80 acres.
 Earl Perry of Vandalia, H.. has bought 10 acres of land from the Hudgins estate, and will be here in the fall to clear it.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh
 That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely de- range the whole system when en- tering it through the mucous sur faces. Such articles should never be used except on prescription from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in To- ledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
FLOOD IN 3 STATES
 WORST IN HISTORY
LContinued from llrst pagel

first probable victim of the flood in this city and vicinity. While at tempting to save some corn in a crib which was threatened by the flood, she was bitten by a huge rat tlesnake. Immediate attention was given her, but it is not believed she can recover. All train service on the yieksburg. Shreveport and Pa ciflc to and from Vicksburg has been annulled. The Iron Mountain operated to Natchez and return yes terday, but it was probably the last train, as the water is rising rapidly south of here. All of the negroes, who, as a rule, never worry about tomorrow, and because of their hard winter just experienced, are in destitute circumstances, will suffer greatly unless aid is received for them immediately.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Greeting-To the Public.

We wish to state to our friends that we have purchased the busi- ness and good will of the w. D. Durham Grocery Co.,, and are open ed for business under the name of Horner Bros X Stapp. We shall en- deayor to maintain the reputation the store has long borne-that of one of the most up-to-date grocer ies in the city. and shall show our appreciation of your patronage by extending to each every courtesy and accommodation. Our motto is Good Things to Eat" and if you ever get hungry, give us a call and your appetite will be satisfied.
 Yours for business,
 ]. W. Horner,
 F. W. Hornrr. slli ]. II. stapp.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
FATHER GALLAGHERS NEW CAR
Arrived in Mena Thursday-It Is
 Garter Car"

The automobile which Father Gallagher ordered sometime ago, reached Mena Thursday and was unloaded. It is the latest model 25- horsepower Garter Car,p and is certainly pretty car. Father Gal- lagher expects to use this ear to make trips to his church at Egger and to other points where he holds services.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
PRIMARIES IN 9 MORE STATES
Roosevelt Managers Confident of Almost 200 Delegates From Them

Washington, April il.--Nine states are yet to hold primaries either preferential or district. They are: California, Idaho, Maryland Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jer- sey, Ohio, South Dakota and Ore gon. It is confidently expected that Roosevelt, in view of the results in North Dakota. Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania, where real test has been made by the people them selves, will carry all of these states, with the possible exception of Ohio.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
FLOODS HELP K. c. s.
Two Trains of Cuban Fruit Passed
 Through Here Last Week.

The big Mississippi flood is help ing the business of the Kansas City Southern Railway. Thursday two trains carrying bananas and pine apples came through. This fruit had come to New Orleans from Cuba, and under normal conditions would have gone over the Illinois Central railway, but was sent this way on account of the high water.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Weddinn at Noon Friday.

J. NJ. Burnett and Mrs. c. w. Lawhead were united in marriage at i2:30 Friday at the home of the brides sister on Bethesda avenue. The wedding was conducted by the Rev. w. J. Dunman. The newly married couple left immediately after the wedding for the home of Mir. Burnett, who is we'll known farmer in the Ouachita valley.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
Gasoline Engines for saIe--2 h. [

Gade air cooled; will pull over load when called on; most econom- ical iii fuel ever saw, 8 to 10 hours on gallon; perfect condition, run ming every day; simple and depend able. Will replace with larger en- zine of same make. Price $50.
 Also 2 h. D. Webber, not so good, but in use every day and capable of good work.
 The Star Publishing Co.,, 6O2 Mena street. Mena, Ark. all-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Purify the blood and put the sys- tenn in order for summer work by using at this time a short course of
 priekly Ash Bitters; 1t is the great
 est blood purifier on earth. w. c.
 Vandiver, Jackson Drug X Furn.
 Co, Davis Drug Co., special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
vnE TRUTH ABOUT eLUiNo-
Talk No. 5.

Avoid liquid bluIng. Tn every city there is an accumulation of junk bot ties which are gathered up and filled with a weak solution called bluing Don't buy water for bluing.
 Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE; a s-oent package equals 20 cents worth of liquid blue. Makes clothes whiter than snow ALL GOOD cROcERs
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Having sold our stock of grocer ies and good will to Horner Bros. X Stapp, we take pleasure in recom- mending all three of the boys to the public. We feel that they will do all they can to please the pub lie, and we desire to thank the pub lie for the liberal patronage they gave us while i'll business.
 Yours respectfully,
 w. D. Durham X Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
OFF ON FISHING TRIP.
Several Mena Business Men Left
 for Oklahoma Friday.

A party consisting of Judge Kel- ly, Judge Shaver, E. T. Roach, R. Golf, R. A. Tomlinson, I. M. Davis, Dr. J. c. Hilton, left Friday for a few days fishing on Beach Creek in Oklahoma. It is thought that several others will follow them in the next few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
aCInf NAN N EACH loCnIT,

To 50in this Society Sick. accident daafh heneslfn And introduce our Mem bershiIK Al oF spafN time. $50 co e9g q u~nuth EneFT Member eecurec gives yuu q Hfnads uEuuth.y income Exper encs nos nee1ea NFsts foF pleus
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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Strayed-One red and white pitted
 dehorned COW, giving milk. She is marked. but l can give exact marking. Any information will be paid for. Address ,. E. Beavers. Route 1. Mena. f6-39- ii
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Wanted-Competent and reliable
 agents. Pay $500 a day; steady employment and exclusive terri tory. First-class references re- duired. Mount Hope Nurseries. Desk q, Lawrence, kans. wtf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Eaus-I have prize-wianing strain
 Brown Leghorn Eggs for sale. ssg08 for f5. These are fine chick ems the kind that lay the eggs. T.. r. Baker. Box 655. 7-6 wslf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

sirayed From the mountain home
 s-year-oid bay lilly with star a face. Any information leading Co her recovery vii be highly appre- ciaied and vii pay for all trouble Please notify lhf Star h. Osborn
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

For Sale-Fine carriage horse, sur
 rey, buggy and harness; also full blood Plymouth Rock chickens or eggs for setting, and a Scotch Col lie dog. John Thompson. all-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
BANNER FEED FOR HORSES AND MULES.

It's the feed the Government uses.
 It is a balanced ration.
 It will not mould or spoil. ASK THE GROCER. i6-3a-2 38-6
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
CARING FOR THE REFUGEES
Jonesboro Opens It's Doors t0 f,5OO
 Flood Sufferers.

Jonesboro, April i6.-On account of the high water Jonesboro was yesterday crowded with refugees
 from Marked Tree, Turrell, Truman and from remote sections in the
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

pure-hred White Holland Turkeys for sale. $500 per pair. s7.50 trio. Address. Mrs. fra O. Smith. Nuniey Ark. tngf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Kume Iras. have some good Ar kansas work horses and driving horses d tte old Daniels barn naasb nf freight aepat ai-t VI
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

country. There are now in Jones' boro fully i,50O refugees, the ma iority of whom are negroes. They are being cared for here by United States government officials and the public charities of Jonesboro and vicinity. Lieut.. Guns of the United States army arrived yesterday and as representative of the govern ment purchased a large amount of supplies. Mayor Burress and the Business Mems Club are also aiding in caring for the sufferers. Tents will arrive this evening and a camp just east of the city will be estab- lished. Already i5 trainloads i'll special relief trains have arrived, besides many on regular passenger trains. By tomorrow 1t is expected that fully 2,500 will be here. Mayor Burress has appointed committee, composed Of representative from each of the four banks of the city, to raise 5000 to assist the United States army in caring for the suf- ferers. A company of state guards al Black Rock is expected to arrive here tomorrow to take charge of the camp. On the arrival of the re- lief trains here last night, coming in two sections, thousands of peo- pie were at the union station to witness the fleeing of the people from the raging waters of the Mis- sissippi. The residents of the city are opening their doors to many of the white people free of charge.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Ne ioan money fo the farmers on Hal lelsnla Come and see uH
 Farmer and Merchants Bank. A-az-lH
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Indigestion is the direct cause of disease that kills thousands of persons annually. Stop the trouble at the start with a little Prickly Ash Bitters; it strengthens the stomach and aids digestion. w. c. Vandiver, Jackson Drug X Furn. Co, Davis Drug Co, special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Pure Single Comb White Leg horn eggs, i5 for $i. 100 for S5. None better. Also complete line of Cy- phers' Incubators and Poultry Sup plies. c. o. Kelly, Mena, Ark. 24-6 t4-37-3t
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18
NOTICE TO REPUBLICANS

The Polk County Republican delegates are hereby called to meet at the court house May i, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of fln- ishing up full county ticket and perfecting the County Central Com mittee.
 Attest: C. c. Gunnels, Chm.
 R. D. Wood, Sec. i6-39-2
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

Ill view of the fact that all towns ships were not represented, the county convention deemed it neces- sary to adjourn to some later date, so that each township may have it's own choice for Central Committees men. R. D. Wood, Sec.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-18

The Patton Hardware X Furniture Company's Big Sale will continue to May 1. Goods at wholesale prices attract careful buyers. wi 38-6
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-21
POOR BUT ROsPITABLE.

You may be young and have only
poorly furnished, cheap fat, so
different from what you expected to
occupy when first you dreamed of
marriage; but you loved the man and
married him, making UP your mind
not to let circumstances conquer.
You did quite right. Again, you
swallow your pride, as you view
those altered surroundings and give
the old friend who calls a hearty well
come and set before him the best
your larder offers, be it much Or lit
tie, without apology. Perhaps, you
had monetary struggle with your
self, half deciding that you would
not ask him to stay to dinner, but
all such f0olishness vanished before
the sunshine of real friendship and
he was asked. The meal might be
humble, but the welcome was cordial
and the visit delightful, which after
all, is the important thing There
is really little complaint to ones
friends in the viands offered or the
upholstery we dedicate to their use
If a true hospitality be lacking.
blessed is the house that shelters
friend" but this means that the
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-21

This attractive model is composed
of Ladies Coat Pattern Clio, and
Ladies Skirt Pattern Gill. Double
faced suiting was used for this suit,
in gray mixture, the trimming being
OF gray. The skirt has the popular
"boX panel back. The coat shows
the deep pointed collar with shaped
revers fronts. The coat pattern is
cut in sizes: 81, SO, SO, 40 and AZ
inches but measure. The skirt pat
tern in 5 sizes: %, "a, 26, 20 and 80
inches waist measure. It requires 6
yards Of 44-inch material for the en-
tire suit.
This illustration calls for two
separate patterns which will be
mailed to any address on receipt of
10c FOR EACH in silver or stamps.
Address
JEFFERSONTAN PUBLISHING Co.
Thomson, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-11-21
WOMEN IN POLITICS.

Women in the United States have
achieved their present spaciousness
of freedom and opportunity quickly.
as we reckon time in Europe, but
not without struggle. When the
late Miss Susan B. Anthony began
her crusade in the 'ffties, American
women had their full share of disa-
bllities. The masses OF them were
almost wholly uneducated High
schools as we'll as colleges were
closed against them. Their appear
ance on public platforms was So
cial misdemeanor of the first order.
Except as teachers or domestic serv-
ants they were virtually cut off from
employment. The States had one
and all excluded them from the stuff
rage. The wife had no legal exis-
tence. She could not own property,
buy or sell, sue Or be sued, make
contract, testify in court, or control
her own wages. The father could
apprentice young children without
the mothers consent, and dispose of
them by will at his death. There
was but one cause for divorce, and
the husband, though the guilty par
ty, could retain the property and
the children. Things have moved
since then. Internationally, legally,
and industrially there is today very
little to choose between the status
Of women in America and the status
OF men. In the sphere of education
matters have indeed proceeded so
far that foreigner like myself is
tempted ct times to wonder whether
there may not be some danger of
American culture becoming slightly
effeminate. AS for their civil and
legal rights, women in America have
little to complain Of In three
fourths of the States a married wo-
man may own and control her sepa-
rate property, and in all of them she
may dispose Of it by will, the same
as married man. In two-thirds of
them her earnings are absolutely I'M
der her own control. In almost all
Of them she may make contracts and
bring suit in the courts The old
laws Of inheritance have been so
changed that q widow is now in full
possession Of her rights. The di-
vorce laws from Maine to California
seem to be especially framed to meet
the convenience and wishes of
women. Industrially, too, women
are equally favored. Broadly speak
ing, there is no occupation in which
they may not engage with the full
approval Of the law and public opin-
ion.-AngloAm in Harper's
Weekly.