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The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
IMPORTANT SCHOOL BOARD
 MEETING HELD SATURDAY
< Few Teachers Have Been Tardy Recently-They Will Pay Next
 Time-ChristmaS Vacation.

The Mena school board met Sat- urday night in regular monthly ses- sion. The members present were J. NJ. Nichols, A. H. Scoggin, J. Il. Hamilton, W. NJ. Pipkin and Dan Watkins.
 One of the most important mat ters considered at the meeting was the recent tardiness of a few of the teachers. It was decided by the board that in the future when a teacher was tardy it would cost the teacher St.OO, to be taken from their pay.
 The resignation of Miss Mel Davis was received by the board, but no action was taken. Miss Davis teaches the Fifth grade.
 The salary of Miss Maud Moore, teacher in the Southside school, was increased $500 per month.
 According to the monthly reports from the various schools, the teach CTS and pupils have been dolng ex- cellent work.
 The Christmas vacation will ex- tend from December i9 to Decem- Der 29.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
AGRICULTURE IN MENA SCHOOLS
Special Program for Friday to
 Which the Public Is Invited.

Friday has been designated as Agricultural Day. in the public schools throughout the state, and the literary society of the Mena High school has arranged special program on agricultural topics and the citizens and patrons are invited to be present.
 At the Central school several of the grades will have special pro- grams. The Sixth grade is arrang- ing to stage" an old-fashioned country wedding.
 Wednesday morning at the High school, J. Hollister Tull, agri- culturist for the Kansas City Southern railway system, delivered an interesting address to the stu dents that was highly appreciated by all who heard it.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
Powell Clayton's Successor In.

Little Rock. Dec. i.-(Special.) ] Hon. Sam R. Simpson of Paragould today qualified as deputy U. S. dis trict attorney for the Eastern dis trict of Arkansas, under Hon. W. H. Martin. He succeeds Powell Clayton, who had continued in the office temporarily until it was con- venient for his successor to take charge. Mir. Clayton has been as- sistant district attorney for six years, and now he will resume his law practice in Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
"On to Mexico City" the Cry.

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 2.-The rebels this morning made hasty prepara- tions to occupy Chihuahua City, which is reported to have been evacuated yesterday by the federals because of threatened starvation of its 35O0O inhabitants.
 General Villa declared this after noon that his army would use Chi huahua as base for operations southward, and that the rebels would be shooting at the ramparts of Mexico City within a month.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
To Quit Two More Towns.

Hermosillo. Dec. 2.-The Consti- tutiOnalists here this morning re- ceived information from federal de- serters that the federal garrisOns at Guaymas and Mazatlan are pre- pairing to evacuate those posts.
 In this event, Northern Mexico will be completely in the hands of the rebels.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS.
Elects Officers for Association and
 Deleaate to Convention.

The following members of the Polk County Medical Association, Doctors P. R. Watkins, c. P. Dun man. w. P. Parks, NJ. A. Bizzell and T. M. Fletcher, met Tuesday and elected pr. Dunman president, Dr. T. M. Fletcher vice president, and Dr. M. A. Bizzell secretary-treas- urer.
 Dr. P. R. Watkins was elected as delegate to the state convention, with Dr. Fletcher as alternate.
 Dr. w. P. Parks, Dr. P. R. Wat kins and Dr. c. c. Gunnels were elected censors.
 The society adjourned to meet on Wednesday, December 10, at which time an appropriate program will be rendered.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
TO ARRANGE FOR PRIMARIES.
Democratic State Central Committee
 to Meet December 17.

A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee has been called for Little Rock December r. to make arrangements for the March primaries. The call is issued by Chairman A. J. Walls and Secretary w. G. Hutton.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
tDa and 2Oa Tracts Cheap.

We have a number of very de- sirable 10 and 20 acre tracts just over the corporation line of Mena at very desirable prices and very easy terms. All interested in the canning industry will do well to call on us before they are all gone, as they are very much adapted to truck growing.
 B. ?. Corr & Son =. I6fS Mena St. -AdV uWtl
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
MUST WITHDRAW NAMES.
Pine Bluff Baptists Cant Leave Sig
 natures on Liquor Petitions.

Pine Bluff, Dec. 2.-The congre- gation of the First Baptist church Sunday adopted a resolution provid- ing that all members of the congre- gation who have signed petitions to permit saloons here shall withdraw their names The resolution was presented by State Senator T. C. White, and was unanimously adopt cd.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04

Don't forget to use little prickly Ash Bitters whenever the stomach or bowels are disordered. It quickly corrects such troubles and makes you feel bright and cheerful. Jack son Drug Co, Gunnels Drug Store, special agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04
PIANO TO MISS BOARD
Secured Most Votes in Cunningham's Contest - Miss Jones and Miss
 CrowsOn Second and Third.

On Wednesday night the piano contest held by Clyde Cunningham closed, and after counting the votes Miss Bessie Board was declared win ner of the S400 instrument.
 The vote of the three leading con- testants was as follows:
 Miss Bessie Board ...... .66, ,3i5, ,2i5 Miss Fannie Jones ....... 30, ,t54.25O Miss Nena Crowson ....... 2S,S35, ,979
 As token of appreciation for their work in the contest, Mir. Gun ningham presented Misses Jones and Crowson each with a handsome set of furs.
 All contestants worked hard for the prize and were Loyalty supported by their friends. and until the votes were counted the result was in doubt.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04

Purify the sewers of the body and stimulate the digestive organs to maintain health, strength and ener- gy. prickly Ash Bitters is tonic for kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels. Jackson Drug Co, Gunnels Drug Store, special agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-04

Thoroughbred White Wyandotte Cockerel and Pullets at bargain. Phone 2S3. J. w. Gardner' Adv. 230-6 49-2
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-29

contralto. A pleasing, dignified stage
presence and perfect phrasing. The
waltz song of this group was an ar
tistic triumph.
VII.
The Garden Love :. :. Soprano Solo
Miss Richey (with violin obligato,
by Mr.. McCravy.)
This was melody as sweet as the
music that seems,
Borne sweetly and faint in the ears
Of our dreams"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-29
MABBeN NEWS

Madden, Jan. 2S.-How qiuckly time
speeds by! One month of the new year
gone already!
Preaching was held at Prospect on
Saturday and Sunday it being the reg
ular meeting day. Rev. j. A. Martin
filled his appointment as usual There
was very good congregation Sunday
considering the inclemency of the
weather.
There was a very pleasant reunion
at the home Of Mr.. j. r. Finley on
Sunday, when he had the pleasure of
entertaining as his guests Mrs. Maggie
Martin of Eunis, Texas and Mr.. T. r.
Finley, OF Honea Path. There had
been lapse Of a quarter of century
since these brothers and sister had
spent the day together. A most en-
joyable day was spent; joke and a
smile for the escapades of childhood;
tear and sigh for the loved ones
who are gone forever.
The many friends of Mrs. M. T. Alli-
son will be glad to hear that she is
steadily gaining her usual health. DR..
Fennell, of Waterloo. the well-liked
and attentive DOCTOR has been the at
tending physician.
Miss Josie Martin, of Clinton. who
is exceedingly popular in this, her
old home, was the weekend guest
of her grandmother, Mrs. Allison.
Mrs. Lou Moore was a recent guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Whit Martin and
while here she worshipped at her
church, where she was cordially greet
ed by old friends.
Mr.. Troy Jones who has been stay
ing awhile with his uncle DR.. Wade
Fowler, of Simpsonville, has returned
home.
Mr.. Clyde Martin, of Greenville was
shaking hands with former friends
recently. He came down to see his
grandmother, Mrs. Allison and also to
look after his farm
Several of our people went up to
hear Miss Frayser lecture at the grad
ed school Saturday. Among those who
enjoyed her lecture were Mr.. and Mrs.
Dean, Misses Ida Turner, Louise Dean
and Ora Powers.
Miss Mae Roper and brother, of Ra-
bun, We're the weekend guests Of their
sister, Mrs. Thad Moore.
One night last week we had settled
down to study at our house when a
knock was heard at the door. Investi-
cation proved it to be some chums
OF the lad who had started out bird
thrashing". With bright moon shin
ing and two lanterns turned up to
their fullest capacity, they Jared
forth l. the night seeking adventure.
Down through the woods they went,
over the plowed fields, and across pas
lures, finally building up a fire at the
crossing and wrestled to see who was
the best man." One by one the lights
went out In the farm homes-a ghost
ly sound was heard and in they came.
The little lads at our house made such
an effort to tip toe in that they sue
ceeded in waking us all up! They went
to sleep tired and happy. They had
taken a long stride towards leaving
the commonplace land of boyhood and
entering the mystic land OF grown
up-they had been out at night with
the boys!
Be sure to join our Hoosier Club
thia ia an nnpnrfunitv von cop,t OF
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-29


particular, the games proving very In
teresting and hospitality Of the host
ess delightful. The next meeting of
the club will be Thursday evening,
when Miss Helen Crisp will entertain.
600
Musicale.
Contributed by guest.)
The s. r. o. sign was brought out
early or Saturday evening, when Mrs.
Devereau Turner's vocal class gave
another Of their delightful recitals at
the home of one of her pupils. The
parlors Of this residence seated sew
enty-five guests whose appreciation Of
the entire program was indicated by
the splendid hearing accorded each
performer, as we'll as by the many
complimentary comments heard at the
conclusion Of the entertainment. The
accompanies were Mrs. Lucas and
Mrs. Turner. To musicians, that sim
pie statement also means that one
half, and very essential half. of a
successful concert was supplied in
heapihg measure. Especially was
Mrs. Lucas contribution to the even
ing's pleasures valued, for besides her
well-known capacity TO delight her
hearers by perfect mastery of the
keyboard, variety was given the pro-
gram and any tax upon the strength
of her co-workers was lessened
The two part program was opened
with duet See the Pale Moon" for
soprano and contralto by Miss Annie
Richey and Mrs. Aiken and closed with
three-part arrangement of Schubert's
Serenade" for soprano and first and
second alto, Miss Richey, Mrs. Rankin
were:
(a) Gypsy Love Song e.. Herbert
w April ". Harris
(c) When Mabel Sings :. ..speakes
Mrs. R. Edgar Babb.
Her numbers were given in a clear.
fresh tone with high notes well sus-
tained and good enunciation.
II.
(a) In Sweet September Temple
w Lana OF Nod :. ..Hawley
(c) Longing For You &C. Marshall
Mrs. c. F. Rankin.
Good artistic work. A very even,
smooth, sympathetic voice.
III.
Spring Song :. :. :. .Mendelssohn
violin solo by Mr. James McCravy
(Mrs. Lucas, piano)
a number of rare charms. This
young artist displays skill in execu-
tion and rare comprehension in interp-
rotation.
(a) Waltz (from Romeo and Juliet
.. ..Gounod
d. Carissima from "The Red Feat
(b) Carissima
from "The Red Feather"
(c) Nymphs and Fauns Bemberg
Miss Mary Todd.
''''o iOuu mas a. soprano voice, tnat
Is particularly brilliant in sustained
notes of the upper register. Good ac-
cent in the Italian number. A splendid
song group rendered in a finished
manner.
".
(a) The Zingarella :. -. .Campana
I'D With Verdue Clad
.. from The Creation
(c) Roses, Roses Everywhere
=. e.. ..Troterc
Miss Richey.
The difficult aria from the Oratorio
was faultlessly sung. The contrast
ing numbers were also artistically
done.
vi.
Ca Promise of Life o.. e.. ..Cowen
Cb) Madrigal -. :. =. ..Chaminade
(c) Waltz Song "Birds are Singing"
=. :. ..(By Clayton Thomas)
Mrs. II. X. Aiken.
Unusual fiexibnity and range for a
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-29

Be sure to join our Hoosier Club,
this is an opportunity you can't af-
ford to miss. Club opens Saturday,
s. M. & f. II. WILKES &c co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Annie Richey entertained Tues
day evening with Set Back party, to
which number of friends were invit-
ed. After number Of games were
played delightful refreshments were
served and then short musical pro-
gram followed. The hours passed
swiftly the evening being greatly en-
joyed by those who were present.
The Bridge Club was charmingly
entertained Friday afternoon by Miss
Mayme Ferguson, at her home on West
Main street. In spite Of the very t.
clement weather, large number of
guests were present to enjoy the hos
pitality Of the hostess. After num-
Der OF games were played, tempting
luncheon was served
ooc
Mrs. 8. r. Todd was hostess We'd
nesday afternoon at a beautifully ar
ranged party for number of friends.
Seven tables were prepared for the
game OF torty Two and most en-
toyable afternoon was spent After the
games were played, delicious sweet
course was served.
900
A new bridge club was organized at
the home of Miss Taccoa Caine Thurs
day evening when a number Of young
people met to play Lille Bridge. Of
ficers were elected and regular pro-
gram decided upon. The first even
ing's meeting was a success in every
particular, the games proving very in
teresting and hospitality Of the host
ess delightful. The next meeting Of
the club will be Thursday evening,
when Miss Helen Crisp will entertain.
600
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
MAKE YOUR OWN WEATHER
Harvard Scientist Holds ont =
Great Hope for Hts Eel
1Ovvmen.

To harness the raindrops ana drive
them 20 and fro at the beck and call OF
man; to banish the fog banks: to arrest
the frost when Il is on the rampage and
TO chart the rivers OF the air in all their
windings, broad deltas and loops are
some Of the few tasks that Alexander q.
Meade. recently appointed professor oe
meteorology at Harvard. has set abous
TO accomplish.
Prof. McAdie's official station where
these experiments will be made is TO be
at the Bushnell observatory. Of which
he is the present director. He succeeds
the late A. Lawrence Rotch as the head
Of this observatory, the latter having
willed the institution TO Harvard AZ his
death and also sufficient fund to main-I
tain IL
Ultimate considerations OF immense
Importance" Prof. McAdie says, are the
hopes which aerology holds out 20 US
that some day we shall be able to make
our own weather. so TO speak. We must
continue our study OF the physics Of rain.
We know about all there IL to know
about rain except the answer to the all-
important question, the nucleus OF the
raindrop. We must discover what tho
nuclei, or centers Of condensation. are.
whether they are ions or electrons of a,
diameter no greater than the fifty-one
thousandth part of an inch.
II think we shall be able to daspeI
fog, too, even an area wide enough to
be OF relief to crowded cities. Already
we can dispeIfog with ease in our Iabo-
ratories. The problem is to get some
method for destroying fog that will be
commercially practicable
Harvard has a full-fledged member Of
It's faculty, Prof. Hassamura AnesakL
member of that famous band of fighting
Japanese mobiles, the SamuraI Prot,
Anesah is teaching Japanese philosophy
at Cambridge. He speaks English and
French with fluency and has also written
essays In German and Italian.-Boston
Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02

Dest range lambs were extremely scarce
and sold up TO T&. being the top on
such kinds for the week. Bulk Of the
range lambs at all suitable for killing
went 70 the packers around E75. with
some fleshy feeding grades AZ $500
$50 that the packers would not look at
short time ago A few native and
quite sprink1lnE OF fed westerns
showed up. being the first OF any i'm
portance for the season. Among these
were some fed lambs good enough 10
bring t.D which was the highest point
touched during the week
The advance on aged sheep amounts
70 15dHc and the market had pretty
much the same features as that on
lambs. The supply was very fair, though
moderate for this time OF the year Clos
Ing trade was active and there continues
a good Inquiry for all kinds OF mutton
offerings
The feeder trade was also in GOOD
shape. especially for this late in the
season being about steady with the best
grades OF feeding lambs. duotable at s. rs
no3 Most Of the fairly good kinds OF
meoium weight are bringing prices
around S.7506Oo and those OF light
weight $3.50 and on down. There is some
trashv stuff sel'ng as low as ATb
Quotations on sheep and lambs: Lambs
sooa @ TO choice, T.Ooa7.4O: lambs, fair TO
lambs. ia feeders. l5.Sass5: yeariings, iisht,
warnings Feeders. -. .boas 20: StlTrS. wetbeTs.
good to choice. 81 75q1e 50: wethers, fair
70 good, ABd5.0o; wethers. feeders. $40
g4b; ewes. good ~ choice a 35la4 N:
ewes, fair TO good. 1ssd5. Is; ewes. feed.
ers' gSbS443; Gull sheep 50 OO6la
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Complete stagnstion Does Not Dis
appoint Traders.
SIGNS INDICATE DULL MARKET
strain OF Money Market Reflected
I'm Bank statement-United
states Bonds Unchanged
on call.

NEW YORK, Nov 1.--AlI signs pointed
TO dull stock market today and traders
accordingly were not disappointed by the
complete stagnatlon throughout the ses-
sion. With a holiday In London today
there was little prospect OF much business
before the middle OF next week. At the
opening today there was q slight easing
off OF some OF the leaders, Canadian Pa
cific receding a point Room traders took
advantage Of recessions to retire short
contracts and buying of this nature was
effective In raising prices slowly.
Among some Inactive issues the move
ment was wider. Mexican Petroleum,
which lost points yesterday BROKE z
more TO A, a new low record. Subse-
quenuy IL rallied strongly. American Iin-
seed shares were again prominent The
common rose ! and the preferred ~, ex-
tending the weaks gain of the preferred
to points. American TObacco broke .
points
PennsylVania's September statement
was unafavorable. The eastern Pennsyl-
vania lines showed a decrease In net OF
tz95. 700 and the western lines OF S222,0o
The strain In the money market was
reflected in the bank statement. For the
first time in almost a year the clearing
house banks reported n deficit at the end
of the week. The cash loss OF 81, 330,OOJ
was much larger than had been looked
for and at the same time there was an
increase I'm deposits Of s20,0O9OOO
Bonds were steady. Total sales, par
value, $1,000. United States bonds were
unchanged on call on the week.
~ .Nainvsr OI sa,eB ana lesdlng quotations
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
Liverpool Market Preoipitates Many
Heavy Local Losses.
WEAKNESS REACTS ON CORN
Yellow Cereal &C. Given = Substantial
Boost when oats Lose Strength,
but Later Takes Tumble
Itself.

OMAHA, Nov. l. 1914
The abnormal action OF the Liverpool
wheat market Tor the last week has
caused heavy losses among the local trad
ers and some OF the losses have been
suffered by speculators. who are now
wearing long faces. Is is not certain
that the foreign markets have been forced
Upward and downward FOR a purpose. but
there are many In the trade who lay
these fluctuations at the door OF the men
who are long wheat and hold the whip
hend at the present. The business in
the Chicago wheat pit has narrowed down
and II is now almost wholly confined TO
the regular room traders. The Mime
apolis market 10 complaining OF a lack
OF outside a. well as Chicago business
A message received from New York late
yesterday said that the trade there has
been at a standstill for some time past
The fact that the United States II un-
able 20 sell any OF its wheat for export
Ground the present level is probably the
principal cause OF the nhrrowness OF the
market. The business transacted at Chi
cago in cash wheat yesterday amounted
To only 40,OO0 bushels.
The professional in wheat pits IL with
cut a market compass, and is unable 10
dCterTnine rs TO the proper course In or
der TO head off the powers In wheat who
are able to make prices TO suit their own
sweet will.
cash wheat was Ac lower.
The weakness In oats. coupled with
the bright weather throughout the corn
belt acted as a bearish help In the latter
market yesterday. AT least two OF the
larger longs In corn gave that market
support when II was needed early In the
day. but they refused to absorb the
offerings later on and the consequence
was lower prices all around
Cash corn was unchanged TO Nc higher
Oats we're heavy, with cash values
also lower. Cash sales In Chicago were
1os, 900 bushels Cash oats were Nc lower
Cloaranoes. Wheat and flour, bS7 900
bn.; corn, u.o0o bu.; oats, 22.000 bu.
Liverpool close: Wheat, unchanged TO
Nd lower; corn, Aalhd tower.
Primary wheat reosipts were 10l1, 900
bu- and shipments $4,000 bu.
Primary corn receipts were $1,000 bu.
ard shipments $1,000 bu.
Primary oate receipts were 10000 bu.
and shipments 72,o0o bu.
A year ago today was n holiday, there
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
water . sword CANNOT Cut.

A factory In Grenoble France. utllizes
the water OF reservoir situated in the
mountains at n height OF 200 yards The
water reaches the factory through a ver-
tcal tube OF the same length, with a
diameter of considerably less than an
inch, the Jet being used to move a turbine
Experiments have showed that the
strongest men cannot cut the Jet with the
best tempered sword; and in some in
stances the blade has been broken into
fragments without DETECTING a drop of
water. and with as much Violence as a
pane OF glass may be shattered by a blow
form an iron bar. II has been calculated
that jet OF water a small fraction OF an
inch In thickness, n owing with sufficient
velocity. could not be cut by a rifle bullet.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
Tragedy An wom.n.. a.,..

There is a tragedy In every woman's
hat. II seems almost as cruel TO pay
France pittance as TO Kill the birds OF
brilliant plurnage in Brazil. 'Thitry cents
a day, 10 and 16o, with an OCCASIONAL
Quoting for loss OF time and slack
work, tells the story OF wretchedness and
woe. Summed up the average 10 not far
existence. Americans lovers OF French
millinery will be amazed at the wages
paid young women in France gifted With
when they take the prices charged for
Partisan hats into conslderation.-Leslie 3
Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02

cials. 15i491bAc; state, whole milk, white
ilik6i3o
EGGS-Firm; receipts, 500 cases. fresh
gathered extras, 37d89c. extra firsts. q
n3fc; firsts, Sod32c. refrigerator. special
marks, fancy, seasons charges paid, ~
d2Sc. firsts 2s16d27c nearby hennery,
whites, fine 20 fancy, bOd55c; nearby hem
merry, gathered whites 50d63c western
gathered whites, 3a0f7c
POULTRY-Live, dull: chickens. west
ern lfkql5iSc; fowls 1tqi6c: turkeys, iSc.
Dressed. nominal; fresh killed western
chickens, l4G2sc. fowls, i3G1s5kc; turkeys.
spring. 22d25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
Gsts 900 Pearl In oyster.

Charles Hildreth, a Point o. Woods life
saver. Long Island. hit on something as
he was eating raw oysters. IL was a big
pearl, and he rushed with It TO the near
est Jewelry shop. There he was told II
was worth ssS.
"In try bit further" he said.
He went to the store OF II. l.. Terry q
Son, and received an offer OF 500. He
decided TO keep II a while. Meantime, he
is developing an extraordinary taste for
oysters.
Lightning has been known TO strike
twice in the same SPOT he says.-New
York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-11-02
Kansas city Grain ana Provisions.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 1.-wHEAT-
Cash No. 2 hard, S2dSsc; No. 3. S2ds6i4c
No 2 red. sp09lc. No. g. GasOc
CORN-No. 2. I2c. No. 2 white, 72a0
T3c: No 3. T2kc.
OATS-No. white. 4OIfc: No mixed,
295hc.
Closing prices OF futures:
s6Ac
CORN-December, zoe; May 72hc
BUTTER-Creamery. SOC; firsts, 2Sc;
seconds. &c; packing stock, 22o.
EGGS-Firsts, SOC. seconds. SOC
POULTRY-Hens, III: roOsters. &C.:
ducks. 1OC: enrinra 11iLc