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The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
BREAKS DRINK HABIT
 BY GOING TO PRISON

Muskogee, Ok, June 6.-To save himself from a drunkard's grave, C. L. Torr, a widely known real estate dealer, under conviction on a charge of embezzlement, secured a commission for his detention in the state penitentiary at McAlester, and went to that city today, unac- companied, to commence his prison term. Torr was convicted on a charge of embedding $5,00O from minor freedmen children, and his case is now pending in the court of appeals in this state.
 Since being sentenced Torr has taken to drinking. He went to the office of his attorney yesterday aft ernoon and told his lawyer that he wanted to go to prison. His attor- ney tried to persuade him to wait for the courts decision, stating he was confident the case would be re- VerSed. Torr declined to listen. He then went to District Clerk HOuck and secured the penitentiary com- mission. Torr's sentence is nine months. He says that at the com pletion of that time he will be a better man.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
JAPAN'S REJO|NDER
 IS MADE PUBLIC
ReiterateS That the California Land Legislation Violates Japanese American TPeaty-MaSS
 Meetings Called.

Tokio, Japan, June 6.-The re- joinder of Japan to the United States note on the California land legislation was made public here today, and in it is reiterated the statement that the California law violates the Japanese-American treaty by discriminating against a friendly power.
 The further claim is made in the rejoinder that the California act is in violation of the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United States, which requires that all states grant equal protec- ton to all persons in its jurisdic- tion.
 Several mass meetings to voice the protest of the Japanese people are being arranged here.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
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ALFALFA AND HOGS.

In the mail recently was a letter from a man in Nebraska. To the letter was pinned a clipping rom a paper in California about thls de- partment and what we are trying lo do in Arkansas. This Nebraska gentleman writes that he wants 360 acres of Arkansas land Tor himself and son, and that they purpose to raise alfalfa and hogs. Those are the kind of people to build up the state, Let us nope that more such men may be at tracted to Arkansas and raise all falfa and hogs.
 There is nothing that will best this combination, except to add soy beans, cowpeas and Spanish pea nuts. Every 40-acre farm in Arkan- sas will support a large family III comfort and give them all the ad- Vantages of education, etc, if utll- ized in growing these crops and hogs, and milk COWS to consume them. Try a few hogs and a few acres of alfalfa, soy beans and coWpeas and peanuts. You will be convinced
 Speaking of hogs reminds us that now is the time to begin to look aft CT them. The hot weather is here and they need shade and pure water. Start in time and look after these things. Give the hogs plenty of charcoal. Also salt and sulphur. A good thing is a mixture of coal, salt and sulphur, where they can get all they want. Keep some pas ture for them if you can, and do not let them run in the woods where they may be exposed to cholera. Take a few burlap bags and wrap around posts or trees and nail them there. Then pour coal oil on the sacks. Let the hogs get to them and they will rub against the oiled sacks, and thus keep themselves free from lice, If you can't do this, then dip or spray them and kill the lice. If you don't the lice may kill the hogs.
 LOOK alter the COWS now ana give them some feed if they are giving milk. It will pay by increasing the milk yield. If they do not get it they soon fall back in yield and are no longer good milkers. The poor milkers should be turned into beef without delay.
 Do not neglect your hay crop. Put in peas enough for hay if you haven't anything else. Now is the time to cultivate. The weather is hot, the plants will grow. and mOis- ture is needed. Keep stirring the top soil, only three inches deep. Kill the weeds and grass and make dust mulch by shallow cultiva- ton. That will retain the moisture and make the crop grow and stand the drouth if one comes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
BOURLAND NAMED
 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Ft. Smith Man Was Named by President Wilson for Much Desired Position - Ap-
 points Assistant.

Ft. Smith, June 5.-Chancellor J. Virgil Bourland of this city was yesterday nominated by President Wilson as United States district at torney of Western Arkansas, to succeed Judge John l. WOrthington of Harrison. The nomination of Judge Bourland did not come as a surprise to those who were ac- quainted with the fight that was made for the place. It became definite several days ago that Judge BOurland's nomination was merely a matter of time.
 Upon receipt of his nomination Judge Bourland officially announced that Attorney John D. Arbuckle of this city, formerly of Bonneville, and for eight years prosecuting at torney of Logan, Franklin and Crawford counties, would be his chief assistant. Whether he would make more appointments of assist ants, Judge Bourland did not know.
 EX-Congressman Ben Cravens of this city was an active candidate for the office, as was Attorney Troy Pace of Harrison and Attorney Will Steel of TeXarkana. In addition, several others were mentioned.
 Judge Bourland stated today he would take office just as soon as his appointment is confirmed, which is expected without opposition. Judge Worthington's term as prosecutor expired May 26. He will retire to the practice of law and will return 10 Harrison,
 Governor J. NJ. Futrell will name Judge Bourland's successor. ac- cording 10 well-informcd attorneys of this city. Judge Bourland will tender his resignation shortly be- fore he becomes federal prosecutor. The list of candidates to succeed him is extra large including George Dodd of this city. George Evans of Greenwood, Robert White of Paris and several others. Judge w. A. Falconer of this city has also been mentioned.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
WEATHER BULLETIN.

Washington. D. C., June Hast bulletin gave forecasts of disturb ance to cross continent June to s, warm wave 3 to :, cool wave 6 to i0. From near meridian 90 east ward this disturbance will cause severe weather, with a probability of heavy rains at some points on the gulf coasts. Unusually hot weather will prevail southeast of the low, or storm center, as 1t crosses continent. Dangerous storms are expected in great cen tral valleys during the five days centering on June :. Some showers in western sections during the five days centering on June 27 and in eastern sections centering on June '.
 While some sections will get good showers the first half of June, oth- CTS of large extent will have a de- ticiency of rain. This may not damage wheat and corn to any great extent, but where the drouth strikes oats the first part of June it will be a serious matter for that crop. We are of the opinion that farmers should not sell grain at this time. They should. at least, keep enough oats and wheat to supply any deficiency that may oc- cur. We are of the opinion that grain will not go permanently low CT in the markets this year, and that nothing will be lost by keep ing some old grain for emergencies.
 Next disturbance will reach Pa citic coast about June g, cross Pa citic slope by close of 10, great central valleys fl to 13. eastern sections i3. Cool wave will cross Pacific slope about June i2. great central valleys fl, eastern sections i6.
 This disturbance will continue the severe storms, hot weather and drouth. These, of course, will cover only small portions of the country. The storm forces will be most severe west of meridian 90. land particularly on the Pacific coast, but the forces of the pre- ceding storm will he greatest east of meridian 9O
 Our No pamphlet, further ex- plaining the forces of nature. causes of great storms and weather changes, is now ready for distribu- tlon and will be mailed free to all subscribers to the papers in which these bulletins are published. En- close stamp and address Fosters Weather Bureau, Washington. D. !C.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
SAYWORLD EXISTED. LONG BEFORE ADAM
Pastor Chas. T. Russell's Flock, Meeting at Hot Springs, Adopts Resolution May In-
 dOrSe "MOVieS."

Hot Springs, June 1.-The follow CTS of Pastor Charles T. Russell, the well known Brooklyn bible teacher, who are here in annual convention, known as the International Bible Students Association, yesterday, by resolution, declared that the world was in existence thousands of years before Adam and Eve had their lit tie romance in the garden of Eden. Tuesday they tossed in to discard the statement that "hell-tire" was a reality, and declared that the words "sheOl" and "hades" should be in terpreted to mean tomb or grave Thursday Russell's fol- lowers are expected to endorse nov ing pictures as one of the important factors of bible education. There are some here who, while they like the movies" prefer that bible lore be given through some other medl- um, but a majority probably will favor the resolution. Two hundred followers of Pastor Russell arrived yesterday in a special train of fl cars. They are on an 5000 mile transcontinental trip. Pastor Rus sell will join them here Friday. He will speak Friday night in Little Rock, and several hundred of the faithful" will accompany him to that city. He is expected to reply to the attack made on him by the Rev. Percy G. Cross of the Hot Springs Christian church, who de- clared Russell was a schemer. On Saturday Pastor Russell will hold an open question meeting, where he says he would like to have the Rev. MT. Cross or any other minister ask him concerning his teaching.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
FOR BANK COMMISSIONER.
Petitions to Governor Ask for Ap-
 pOintment of John VI. Davis.

Little Rock, June 5.-The flood of mail being received in the office of Governor J. NJ. Futrell has turned from petitions for communication for Clarence Schumann, who was hang ed in Hot Springs on Monday. to petitions for the appointment of John NJ. Davis as state bank com missioner. Mr. Davis was appoint ed to this position by Governor J. T. Robinson, but a flaw in the law created vacancy, or made it as though there had been no appoint ment.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
COMMISSIONER PAGE IS
 AFTER SHORT WEIGHT FEED

Little Rock, June 5.-John H. Page, commissioner of agriculture, after a large quantity of feed had been reported as short by his in- specCors, will issue a circular let ter to all retail dealers in feed in Arkansas to weigh on their own scales all feed purchased by them in the future, and report any short age in weight to him.
 Several Little Rock concerns have recently been discovered sacking feed in short weights, and forced to rectify their automatic scales. Short weight oats have also been found, and a mixture of oats and barley discovered, which is not only short weight, but contained several pounds of screenings and dirt. All this is a violation of the law, and Commissioner Page will prosecute if the same concerns are discovered violating the law a second time.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
BETTER THAN SPANKING

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 the night or day in old or young The C. H. Rowan Drug Go IS an Old Reliable House Write to them today for the tree tree edcne @ Cure the afflicted members of your family lei tell your neighbors and friends about this remedy
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
JUDGE J. B. WOOD DIES.
Noted Hot Springs RefOrmer Vic
 tim of Cancer.

Hot Springs, June 6.-Judge J. B.. Wood. one of the best known attor- neys in the state, and a famous re- form leader died at his home in this city this morning. The de- ceased was father of Guy B. Wood general freight agent of the Kansas City Southern at Texarkana, for merly located in Mena as general agent for the same road, who was at the bedside when the end came. He is also a brother of State Su- preme Court Justice Carroll b. Wood.
 For the past several months Judge Wood has been ill., He was first supposed to have suffered an attack of appendicitis, and was taken to an institution at New Or leans, where he was operated upon. The operation was not successful, however, and a second one was performed. It was then discovered the able jurist was suffering from cancer of the stomach, which pro- duced his death yesterday after noon.
 Pobably no resident of the state was better known than was judge J. B. Wood. He had resided at Hot Springs continuously for the past 38 years, during which time he held many offices of trust and responsi- bility with honor It was largely due to his endeavors that the lid was clamped down tight on Hot Springs six years ago, and during the four years following Judge Wood was the leading spirit in the reform fight.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
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 Again and again we nave seen how a few drops of this simple wash applied to the skin, takes away the itch, in- stantly. And the cures all seem to be permanent.
 D. D. D. Prescription made by the D. D. D. Laboratories of Chicago, is composed of thymol. glycerine oil of wintergreen and other healing, soothing, cooling ingredients. And if you are just crazy with itch. you will feel soothed and cooled, the itch absolutely washed away the moment you applied this D. D. D.
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The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
NIGHT RIDERS ORGANIZE.
Warn Tobacco Growers Will Pre-
 vent Production of Single Pound"

Henderson, Ky, June 5.-Night riders are again threatening tobacco growers of this district. During the last week almost nightly there have been minor depredations by organ ized bands, and communications from the riders were received by William Elliott, president of the Scanning District Tobacco Asso- citation, and Leigh Harris, editor of the Henderson Daily Journal
 In the letter to Harris the night riders assert they are thoroughly organized and will prevent the pro- duction of a single pound of tobac- co in this district this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
ID INVESTIGATE FRISCO'S CONDUCT
Representative Hinebaugh Charges That Railroad Was Run as Job ping Scheme to Enrich
 Certain Officials.

Washington June 6.-An attack on the financial management of the St. Louis and San Francisco rail- road was made in the House of Representatives today by Repre- sentative Hinebaugh of Illinois, in a speech urging the adoption of his resolution authorizing the interstate commerce commission to inVesLi- gate the operations of the company now ln recelVerShlp.
 This resolution should be pass ed, he said, and an investigation made if for no other reason than this receivership had already been given as a reason why freight rates should be raised As usual the pub lie is asked to hold the bag and pay the fiddler when the operations of these gentlemen who are given to frenzied finance are brought to a halt.
 Says Public Was Fleeced.
 Many persons who have bought securities this company has sold during the last three years are anx- ious to know what portion of that money found it's way into the treas ury of the company and how much was diverted into the pockets of certain officials.
 T am more than satisfied that a thorough investigation by the in- terstate commerce commission will demonstrate that the Frisco system under the management of B. F. 1Oakum has never been conducted as legitimate transportation com pany, but that it has been made the basis of a tremendous iobbing scheme to enrich the men who have been in position to manipulate it's securities.
 T believe it will also be found that great volumes of the stocks and bonds of this company have been sold far in excess of the true value of the tangible property owned by the company"
 Representative Hinebaugh charged that the receivership was not ac- tually necessary.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
INJURED IN
 \ STRIKERS BATTLE
Striker Interfcred With Workman and Was Stabbed to Death-PO-
 lice and Strikers Fight.

Setting, Germany, June 6.-Sev- enty persons were severely injured in a fight here last night between striking chicory factory workers and 300 police.
 A member of the striking body interfered with one of the men who remained at work and was stabbed to death. Other strikers threat ened to demOlish the factory un- less the slayer was delivered to them.
 The police were summoned, and in a pitched battle which ensued between strikers and police with pistols and sabres, 70 were wound ed, ten of whom were policemen.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12

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 So when we tell you that we have found the eczema remedy and that we stand back of it with the manufacturer s iron clad guarantee. backed by ourselves you can depend upon it that we give our advice not in order to sell few bottles of medicine to skin sufferers, but be- cause we know how it will help our business if we help our patrons.
 We keep in stock and sell, all the well known skin remedies. But we will say this: If you are suffering from any kind of skin trouble. eczema, psoriasis, rash or letter, we want you to try full size bottle of D. b. D. Prescription. Add. if it does not do the work. this
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
For Sale.

30 acres adjoining the town of Grannis, Ark; 25 acres in cultiva- tion. Good Groom house, we'll Of water, barn and outbuildings. Price Si,500, half cash, balance in t2 months. Address J. E. Poe, Grannis, Ark, for particulars. itf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12

Children that are affected hv worms are pale and sicklv and li- able to contract some fatal disease
 WHITES CREAM VFRMTFTTGF rv- pels worms promptly and puts the child on the road to health. Price 23c per bottle. Sold by McNernev's Pharmacy. '
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12

Mary Full Stomach, the Indian maid who has been given a position in the Department of the Interior, will be glad of her name when she tries to live on the wages paid her.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12

Albert's Headache Checkers give instant relief and permanently cure all headaches neuralgia and periodical pains. Five doses 10 cents; 25 doses g cents. Mail or ders filled by the Bloodine Corpora tion. Boston, Mass
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12

If eloquent persuasion can secure peace, there is no doubt that this country will be able to establish it.
 Strike and the Industrial Work CTS of the World strike with you; work and you work alone.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-06-12
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Future prices of Grain and Cotton are heinz approximately estimated on the pes4' G S,tnre eropveather conditions. This i' hep .rocess for estimating future values TOT II" fornatton regarding this service address n
 FOSTERS WEATHER BUREAU, Eashingten'D'S
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
Turkish HOLIDAYS.

|, In nothing is the natural soberness
of the Turk more manifest than in his
holidays. He keeps fewer OF them
than his Christian compatriot, and
most of them he celebrates in such a
way that an outsider would scarcely
suspect the fact. This is partly, per.
haps, a matter of temperament and
partly because Islam has not yet
passed a certain stage OF evolution. A
holiday, that is, is still holy day
Secular and patriotic festivals are
everywhere of comparatively recent
origin. In Turkey, where church and
state are one to a degree now un.
known in western countries, there was
no real national holiday until 1909.
Then the first anniversary of the re-
establishment of the constitution was
celebrated on the twenty-third OF
July (July 10, old style). A highly
picturesque celebration it was, too. in
Constantinople, at least, with its mag.
nificent array OF rugs and medieval
tents on the Hill of Liberty. its review
OF troops by the sultan, it's procession
Of the guilds of the city and its eve
ming Nominations.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23

in his day, and the stately mansion
He was going on a long trip to Eu-
rope. His nephews had graduated
They were welcome TO remain, young
masters Of the house, until his re-
turn.
"Then to decide on what you intend
to do in the world for a living" was
the ultimatum OF the old man. Enjoy
yourself for the present, let your
minds fallow through a year Of
ease and enjoyment. They will all
the more clearly respond to the call
for duty when you start out on the
real business Of life"
The cousins found comfort, luxury
and ease indeed in their new life.
They had cultured social surroundings
and the Dovers were their nearest
neighbors. The first time the young
men met the fair daughter of the
house, Milly, the peerless, they mutu-
ally decided they had found the fair
est thing on earth.
Bryce found Evan lying in a ham,
mock, doing, when he reached the
Elms. Evan was languid, settled
down into the Incidence of being as
though it was going to last forever.
"I say" he observed, drowsily,
what's this hear of your leaving in
the morning."
"A simple fact, that is ALL" replied
Rryco cpriousIV
"A journey somewhere"
mo; am going to the city to look
for work
Evan sat up and regarded his cous-
in in bewilderment.
you give me a shock!" he OBJ
served. What's your idea?"
Il cannot afford to waste a year for
nothing" was Bryce's response.
"Why. another month of this motive
less life would divest me of all energy
and ambition. Besides" and there
Bryce paused. He could have told of
the urging Influence of his love for
Milly, but he refrained before posi-
BILE rival.
Sorry" yawned Evan. Going to
leave the field to me, eh-the fair Mil
ly included?'
She is worth any mans winning"
replied Bryce, softly, and went into
the house to finish his packing.
The latent aspiration In Evans
MUD. IL 1t might be designated az
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-08-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A STRANGE WO0ING
Action on a Sudden Impulse Lays
the Foundation for
Success.
BY ELIZABETH scHoEN COBB.


1t was strange wooing, if it could
be called such. On the one hand was
Bryce Wharton, with strong, earnest
love. On the other, trustful, sympa-
thetic Milly Dover. What she thought,
what sweet words OF encouragement
she might have had in mind to speak
to the ingenious, impetuous young
man whose handsome face would APP
peal to any girlish imagination in a
vivid way, she was not allowed to ex-
press.
Il have told you just what my heart
dictated" Bryce had spoken. II must
not ask you to tell me what you think
Of 1t, for it would be unfair to your
self and to your family. / only ask
you to allow me to hope you will once
in awhile remember that | am going
to work at an ideal, to come back and
tell you Of it when have reached the
goal"
You will be regretted now, and
surely welcome then" murmured Mil.
ly, and with brief handshake he was
gone. She was almost at the point
OF tears. "Oh, why did he not-did
he not see that ! am interested in
him, and all he may do. and-and-"
and then pretty Milly hid her blushing
longing face in her hands, and only
the mellow moonlight and the cooling
nightingales saw and pitied.
Headstrong and resolute, set upon
an idea and determined to carry it out,
Bryce strobe down the lonely country
road in the direction of home. 1t had
been a new home to him for the past
month. 1t had been as we'll a new
home to his cousin, Evan Gray. Both
were orphans. Both had been sum-
moned home from different colleges
for an interview with wealthy John
Gray, their uncle.
He was a generous-hearted, indul.
gent old fellow, but he had some prac-
teal ideas in that active mind of his.
The Films was a royal home of it's
kind. He had been a builder of note