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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

harness and utilize the untold pow
er of the ocean tides.
As power, through electricity,
creates not only motion but light
and heat, and the development of
any of these sources would seem
simple compared to the accomp-
lishment of flashing intelligence
around the earth, through noun
tains and over the seas without
wires, il would seem that there
need be but small anxiety over the
fuel question Of the future years.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
HON JOE 7. ROBINSON
THE FARMERS FRIEND
Hearty Endorsement by Head of
Legislative Committee +. f.
& G., U. of A.
Farmers Education and CO.
Operative Union of America


Washington, D. G., March 5, 1912.
Mr.. S. A. Henry
Russelville, Ark.
Dear Sir and Brother:-Your
good letter Of the LIST. inst. received,
and on behalf Of the National Leg
islative Committee, | hasten to
thank you for the sentiment and
confidence expressed, and to try to
answer your inquire with regard to
the record and attitude of Con-
gresham Joseph T. Robinson.
But first let me say that ! hope
you will never miss an opportunity
to impress upon your friends and
brothers the necessity of backing
up the legislative committee, for
without your and their support its
efforts will and are bound to be
fruitless. Not only must your leg
islative agents here, who are mere
ly your mouthpieces for expressing
and trying to get your legislative
wishes, be backed up, but, as
President Barrett said in his let
ter of February list, IF you want
your Congressman to be what he
really desires to be-your friend,
your advocate-you must prove
your loyalty to him for his devotion
to your cause, and if he proves
himself worthy, stand by him in
every conflict--for this will give
him courage, it will make him ag-
gressive, it will make his deter
mined, and it will encourage young
men who really want to do some
thing for their fellow men, to enter
politics and be among those who
were described by the poet as
Large Drained, clear eyed, of such
as he, shall freedoms young apos-
ties be-"
wish it were possible to make
half as good report on every other
member of congress representing an
agricultural constituency as it is on
Mr.. Robinson's record here. For
no one has ever spoken more ably,
intelligently and forcibly, or done,
on the other hand, more personal,
quiet and effective work in fur
thering our three legislative de-
mands than has Congressman Jo-
seph I. Robinson of Arkansas. His
speech in the House one year ago
on the Legislation Urged Upon
Congress by the American Farmer
is one of the best and most conclu-
siye arguments on behalf of our
cause that / know of having been
delivered in that body.
Not only has he spoken and
worked in an effective and digni-
fled way, but he has been of great
assistance in an advisory way to
the Legislative Committee and even
in watching and doing what he
could to help along our measures
in the senate.
Trusting that this will seem full
answer to your inquiry, and assur-
ing you of our willingness and
readiness to furnish you with any
information at our command or do
any service we can in fuTthering
the interests OF the farmers, wheth-
er in the Union or outside of it, |
am, with every good wish to you
and every member,
Fraternally yours,
tSigned) j. II. patten.
General Counsel National Legis-
lative Committee, +. f. G. C. u.
OF A.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
ron COUNTY Assrssou

PROF. w. r. SHINN authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for the
once or Assessor of Polk County, sub
ject to the action OF the Democrats
primaries
W. M DARWIN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
once or Assessor OF Polk County,
subject to- the action of the Dem
ocratie primaries
III. j. GREEN authorizes the -
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of Assessor of Polk County. sub
Ject to the action of the Democratic
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
THE CLOSE OF TIE CAMPAIGN
HINGE las d SHAVER GIVES MESSAGE TO THE VOTERS
WANING THEM AGAINST FALSE REPORTS AND ASK
ING THEM TO VOTE THEIR SENTIMENTS
TO MY FRIENDS:

no MY FRIENDS:
take opportunity making final appeal to my friends ana
supporters in this
Tnscrupuous politicians will deception IN order 10
election Charges made late the morning OF the
the against whom they are made has no oppor
unity TO defend explain
make against opponents nor Will any De made
knowledge Pay attention to any charges
they had been they would have been made long ago.
cowardy attempt TO defeat in this manner when ne
has defend himself.
Straw votes being circulated for the
trynq TO prevent your choice thereby ntmang
The votes east March Y the
that count Do let straw votes worry
mott extravagant claims affect They are made for
purpose your sentiments and when election day over you
of knowing that has not been
lost, i receive the nomination.
Very respectfully
d. SHAVER.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
LABOR FIGHTS BREAD TRUST.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March H.
The first cooperative business en-
terprise ever undertaken by organ
lied labor in Minneapolis for Or
ganized labor is to be started to-
morrow. 1t is bakery Incorporated
for $4,000 and stock is held only
by members Of organized labor. \
number of local unions have sub
scribed stock from their treasures
it is said.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

a time when we should also think
of repairing fences painting
houses and above all, cleaning up
all the loose trash and defeating
the flies and germs by general
cleaning up. In this latter work
we look to our city dads" to take
the lead, to set the wheels going,
and then Wen all get behind and
push.
Come on, Or. Cochran! Take the
lead show us the way, and we'll
make a record this summer.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
FROM WINTER TO Spring.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Bettinga and
children arrived Tuesday night to
make their home here. Mr.. Bet
tinga was in Mena last fall and
purchased the Berkebile suburban
home on the foothills of Rich
Mountain.
Their household goods have not
arrived, but they went out to the
pretty rustic home and are camp
ing out awaiting their furniture.
Mr.. Bettinga says they rode TO
the station at Holland in a sleigh
over snow three and four feet deep
anc between banks twelve feet
high. Then, with a smile, he adj
ded: III is needless to say we are
delighted with Mena."
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
FOR COUNTY wrIcurp

Z. Il, LYONS authorizes the an
nouneement of his candidacy for the
ofilce Of County Weigher subject to
the action OF the Democratic primary.
Y. d. Voung) BATES authorizes
ne announcement OF his candidacy for
the office OF County Weirher snb4ect
to the action OF the Democratic pri-
j. H. SIMS authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for
the Office Of County Cotton Weigh
er, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

President Taft now says he ia
vors preferential primaries to give
the people a chance to choose the
candidates for president, providing
there are proper restrictions to
prevent fraud. That's all that
Roosevelt, or Bryan, or LaFollette
ever asked for. One thing is con-
tinuously obvious-the President
is very amendable to pressure
from the public. He always is
willing TO come in" when he sees
there's no other way.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
FOR REPREsENTATIvE.

]. r. NEAL authorizes the announce
ment of his candidacy for the Off ce
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
ocratic primaries.
JOHN H. HAMILTON authorizes
the announcement OF his candidacy
for the office of Representative of
POLK County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primaries.
+. M JONES authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
office OF Representative of Polk Coun-
", subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
rnE CoNGnEssIONAL RAGE.

The Star is not nor has it ever
been a political organ, not being in
any sense tied to any political par
ty or faction Of a political party. II
has not, however, waived its
right to work for any right prin-
ciple or for any man in whom is
embodied efficiency and DISPOSE
ton to give the public square deal
if placed in responsible position.
In the race between candidates
| for the nomination for Congress
from this district, each one has
used the columns of this paper to
reach the readers with his
claims, but neither in those articles
nor in any other literature or
speeches has anything been pre-
scented that leads The Star to be-
lieve that in any possible point is
there a candidate more worthy,
more able, more wholly honorable,
or closer to the people than Judge
James ID. Shaver of cur own coun-
ty. The Star is for him, coming
and going, week days and Sundays,
morning, noon and night.
There is nothing in Judge Shay
er's record to indicate Polk county
may expect any favors at his hands
to the disadvantage Of any other
county he might represent in Con-
gress, but on the other hand Polk
county may be sure no other coun-
ty would receive favors at her eX-
pense. Judge Shaver is, however,
true blue in his allegiance to his
city and county and their people,
and if he is sent TO Congress it can
be assumed with confidence that no
honorable opportunity for their
advancement will be overlooked or
neglected. And with a man of his
sterling character and qualiflca-
tions in the House of Congress,
Mena and Polk county particularly
and the entire Fourth district as
well, would have reasons to be
proud-justily satisfied with their
selection = with representative
who would represent.
The Star has no rocks to throw
at the other candidates, but be-
lieves our own is the best man for
the place. One of his opponents
is in the extreme south end Of the
district and one in the extreme
north. and aside from this race,
their interests are there. Polk
county is very nearly the center Of
the district, and in his work as
chancellor Judge Shaver has come
in contact with the people of much
of the territory ne desires to rep
resent. He therefore comes nearer
knowing the people and their needs
than any other, and certainly none
has more ability than he.
The Star hopes and believes that
Polk county's candidate has the
best chance of any to win this race,
and is convinced that it is best for
Polk county that he does; and,
further and finally, that we should
stand by our own, and in the pri-
mary of March q should give TO
Judge Shaver as nearly as possible
every vote cast. There is hardly a
reason why it should not be, and a
multitude of reasons why it should
be.
In fact, it would seem to be q
duty to ourselves and our county
to have it so.
Let's do our best TO make the
vote for Judge Shaver unanimous
in his home county.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

A 35 per cent increase in the re-
ceipts of the freight office Of the
railroad in Mena for a months this
year over the same period last year
ought to be an effective sleeping
powder for those who preach dull
tfrnac
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

The local men working to build
the proposed railroad from Mena
to Hot Springs have been at it for
a year and have no track laid, but
other enterprises of similar char
acter have had no better success
recently. An extension Of charter
was asked and granted, and there
is no disposition to give up the
work. That road is going to be
built one of these days, despite the
discouraging delays.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

The enthusiasm of the Mexican
revolutionists probably will very
materially subside now that Uncle
Sam has decided that no more arms
and munitions Of war shall be sup
piled from this country.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

Representative Victor l.. Berger,
of Wisconsin, the only Socialist
congressman, says that his solution
of the present situation in this
country is to spend Si2,0O0,000,ooo
in buying out the trusts. Now that
would be trust of trusts" for
sure, and a trust busting" scheme,
Hoo
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

And now it is thought the Japs
and Russians are working har-
moniously with the aim Of gobbling
China. Territorial greed as well as
politics makes strange bed-felIows.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

1t is stated that in South Caro-
lima forty-two out of forty-three
counties have negroes as chairmen
of Republican county organizations
Now that's bunch that is pretty
sure to stand by the Taft admins
tration to man, but it's no credit
to South Carolina, the South or the
party.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

Congress is going to probe the
conditions that brought about the
resignation of DR.. Wiley from the
bureau of chemistry. And if anti
Taft ammunition is sought this
would seem to be a good field in
which to dig.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
ron COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

PROF W. T. ADAMS authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for the
once OF County superintendent OF
Schools, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries
J. d. HOLMAN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
schools, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

Sapulpa, Ok. has dismissed its
entire police force, its city auditor
and fremen all for lack of funds.
Wonder if they also have to get
along without street lights over
fbare9
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
THOUGHTS on sIfMMFn

This Is the kind q weather that
reminds as q flowers and pretty
lawns and gardens and parks and
pieIirk and summer clothes. Il a
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

The outlaws who murdered the
Virginia Judge and court officials
are now said to be cornered in a
mountain cave. The main interest
in the story now centers about the
determination of that gang. True
Americans have but little sympa-
thy with men who shoot down de-
fenseless officers for doing their
Slutv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

II this thing of robbing banks,
cracking safes and burglarizing
stores keeps up much longer in
Western Arkansas it may become
unpopular and result in putting
some of the criminals where they
won't be tempted into paths of UNI
Righteousness. Lockesburg, the
latest victim, probably would be
willing to furnish few feet of rope
for the purpose.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

M. M. SHIELDS authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
once or Treasurer. OF Polk County,
subject to the action OF the Demo,
cratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

j. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
election to the office of Sheriff OF Polk
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

ELMER J. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
Senator of this, the Thirty-third SEN
atorial district, subject TO the action
of the Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

JAMES ID. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement or his candidacy for
the office of Congressman of this, the
Fourth Congressional district, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CoNCREss.

j. NJ CARTER OF Texarkana auth.
orize~ the announcement OF his candt-
dacy for Congress in the Fourth dis.
trict, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE
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, 1912-03-21

w. l. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for
to the action of the Democratic prf-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

FREEMAN L. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement of his candidacy for
the Office OF Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County. subject to the action OF the
Democratic ~rimaries
A. G. (Gus) PIRTLE 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, 1912-03-21

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. SD
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21
The "child's Welfare me

The "Child's Welfare" movement
has challenged the attention of
thoughtful people everywhere
Mothers are natural supporters
and will find in Foleys Honey and
Tar Compound a most valuable ala
Coughs and colds unchecked
lead 10 Group. bronchitis and pneo-
monia, yield quickly 70 The healing
and soothing qualities OF Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. For
sale Ay jackson Drug q Furn. c..
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-03-21

hanied TO Buy-Good small bank
Or Organize bank in town With
future. Write f1il particulars =
town and country. = &. Harmed
thlesasha ok 6-s it-eI-2l
Evening journal., 1912-06-11
THIS The MONTH
OF EXCURSIONS

The children Of ST. stephens Luth-
eran Church are enjoying the annual
picnic today. They left at an carly
hour for Augustine Beach on the
Steamer Thomas Clyde. II was the
first excursion OF the season.
Grace NJ. u Juniors and Interme-
alates VIII unite In an excursion to
brandywine Springs tomorrow after
noon, 10 charge Of Colonel Enoch
Moore. The afternoon diversions viii
conclude with an outdoor supper.
Central Presbyterian Sunday School
Is having an outing AZ pennsgrovo TO-
day, having gone on the steamer VI
rica from Fourth street wharf
Union NJ. u. Sunday School viii 20
on its annual excursion 70 Betterton on
Thursday.
The good ship Thomas Clydo will
embark for Augustine Beach on
Thursday morning. laden With a
merry crowd Of picnickers from Sc
Mary's r. c. Sunday School
The young folks Of 81. patricks r
c. sunday school will make Braudy.
wine Springs their picnic plsce tomor.
row. leaving Fifteenth and King
streets, AZ Q o'clock in the morning
Evening journal., 1912-06-11
Mr.. FARRA TREATS
OF CHILD SAVING

E. Ross Farra, chief probation Of
ncer Of the Wilmington Juvenile
Court who is attending the annual
conference Of National Probation Of
fcers IN Cleveland. read a paper be-
fore the convention this afternoon on
the subject; The Probationary
Treatment Of Children" Mr.. Farra
endorsed the methods practiced by
the Wilmington court in the treat
ment OF court probationers, and re-
marked that he had found the child
saving problem the largest problem
he had ever. tried to solve Yet il is
noble work and one worth while.
Although We may not see visible re-
suits OF the good we have tried 70
do. vet We must rest assured that n
We will do our work conscientiously,
faithfully and untiringly the results
Will be bound to come, namely, the
conservation OF the boys and girls
for the State, and a brighter and bet
ter generation for Nr having lived
and lsbored for g. Mr. Farra
added.
Evening journal., 1912-06-11
IS KNOT BOAT
FOR GEN. DUPONT
20 Foot LOse Speed Craft
Comes for River
Trial

A motorboat with guaranteed
speed OF forty-five miles an hour, con-
atructed for General I. Coleman du-
Pont, arrived In Wilmington late yes
terday afternoon and was tied up
alongside the yacht Tech opposite
Fourth street wharf. The speedy craft
was built by Adolph e. APPEL, Of At
lantic City. and is 20 feet long and is
equipped with a two-cycle gasoline
engine OF 126 horsepower. II was
built under a guarantee Of forty-hve
miles an hour speed or II Will not be
accepted by General DUPONT.
The hyer is of the hydroplane type
and skins over the water instead OF
through Il. Mr.. APPEL this morning
took the boat out on the Delaware
river for a trial trip When he re-
turned shortly before noon he said the
boat ran as well as could be expect
ed. but II was simply tuning up
trial. and not run for record.
However, It showed speed OF about
forty miles an hour IN one OF It's
bursts over a measured course.
Mr.. APPEL viii try out the new boat
thoroughly before going after q speed
record The boat may be entered IN
the international races at New York
TO defend tho Harmsworth trophy now
held by Dixie ". Mr.. APPEL is the
builder OF the famous flyer Sand Burr
II. the worlds champion Of its size,
and alao OF Crusader, a new boat that
has showed a speed OF at the rate OF
fifty miles an hour in preliminary
trials.
Evening journal., 1912-06-11
ATTERBURY EXPLAINS
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT

BRYN MAWR. Pa, June IL
Whether or not William w Atterbury,
vice-president Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. shall be held TO answer the
charge Of manslaughter in Court for
causing the death of Mrs. Mary Mad
den, OF Dowry's Lane Rosemont. who
was struck and killed by an automo-
bile owned and driven by him. on
Lancaster avenue, Villanova, depends
on the verdict of a coroner's jury.
The jury viewed the body in the
morgue at Bryn Mawr Hospital, but
their decision was deferred indefinite
ly until the recovery of Coachman
Hugh Tague, who sustained Irac-
tured skull and broken leg at the
same time but who according to DIR.
Harvey. Of the hospital corps. will
recover.
Mr.. Atterbury's case is in the hands
OF Attorney General John G. Bell. Of
Philadelphia. He is held in his oNn
.recognizance.
Mr.. Atterbury made this clear ex-
plantation. As / was going out
Lancaster pike AZ moderate speed.
two persons dashed from the footpath
directly in the glare Of my sootughts.
when in front Of villanova Church.
They we're apparently cunning to
make the trolley car at villsnova
They became confused aud started
forward and then backward. They
caught hold of each other. but pulled
in opposite directions put On my
emergency brakes Immediately. but
could not possibly stop my car before
striking them"