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The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Let Arkansas Help.

If consumers will discontinue the practice of eating veal for several years, until the supply of cattle is brought back to it's normal cOndl- tion, the bottom will soon drop out of the high prices for meat, says Mr. Armour.
 If the cattlemen will stop selling and the packers and butchers will stop Slaughtering calves for the market, consumers will necessarily stop eating veal, and thus the little calves may grow up to be big beeves and go longer way toward sup plying the demand for meat.
 The problem of the high cost of living, then, resolves itself into a question of supply and demand, rather than of trust-controlled prices such as have been charged. We do not raise enough cattle and hogs to supply the increased con- sumption of meat, and Mr. Armour does not believe that free impOrta- ton of beef from South America under the new tariff law will re- lieve the situation to a great eX- tent, though it will help some.
 There is profit in raising cattle and hogs at the prices now prevail ing and that must continue to pre- vail for some time to come, and if the farmers would devote more at tention to the production of meat it would be not only to the advant- age of the consumers, but greatly to their own profit.
 Is the great state of Arkansas doing her full share in reducing the high cost of meat?
 We do not believe that she is Statistics show that the state is ad- mirably adapted to the raising ot corn and other feedstuff. The ex- hibits at the county fairs all over the state indicate that the climate and soil are adapted to the raising of things required for the feeding of cows and hogs.
 It is time that the people of the state awoke to a realization of the fact that they could make greater profit in feeding their farm pro- ducts to live stock than by putting these products on the market.
 With her vast acres of unculti- vated lands there is no reason why Arkansas should not be a mighty factor in reducing the high cost ot meat.-Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spanking will not cure children of wetting the OsI cause 1t is not habit but dangerous disease lns strictly harmless remedy for this distressing un and to make known it's merits they will send DUG p] age securely wrapped and prepaid Absolutely Free reader of The Star. This remedy also cures lSSs1 S desires to urinate and inability to control urine % the night or day in old or young. The C. H. Rowsa Co. is Old Reliable House Write to them today iM free medicine. Cure the afflicted members of your ls then tell your neighbors and friends about this rs
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Old Confederate FIaU.

When Mrs. B. J. Stuart returned a short time ago from a visit with her mother at Cusseta, Tex, she brought with her an old Confed- crate flag which her mother had made many years ago. The mother, Mrs. G. Outright, was the moving spirit which caused the erection of a sixteen-foot statute to the soldiers from Cass county who fought in the Civil war. The statue was erected soon after the war in the court house yard at Linden, the county seat, and the flag was placed on the statue. It has the names of each contributor toward the build ing of the monument stitched on by hand. Among the many names is that of A. c. Smith, father of c. A. Smith, formerly of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
ANOTHER AFTER HODGES JOB.
w. T. Maxwell of Benton County
 Will Try for Secretary of State.

Little Rock, Oct. 4.-Another can didate for Secretary of State has ap- peared in the person of w. T. Max well of Benton county. Maxwell was a representative from this county in the last legislature, and stated at the time that he would be candidate for Secretary of State, but little had been heard from him since, and it was thought that he had given up the intention of mak- ing the contest.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
THOMAS SANCHEZ HANGED.
Picturesque Texas Cattleman Pleads
 Before Death to Be Shot

Goliad, Tex, Oct. 26.-Thomas Sanchez, picturesque figure of the old Southwestern cattle ranges and long time officer of the peace under that regime, was hanged here Sat urday for the murder of Andrea Urea.
 Sanchez repeatedly appealed to be shot rather than hanged, but the legal machinery did not provide for the death he preferred. He claimed he shot Urea in self-defense.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Thinks Himalaya Berry a Wonder.

S. c. Davidson's Himalaya vine. despite the August drouth, is bear ing a small second crop of berries. sample of which he was showing Saturday. The one vine produced more than a bushel of the fruit in the early summer, and it's owner is greatly pleased, thinking it valuable beyond the ordinary.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

pr Holmes. the we'll known skin sna. ciaIist writes: 'I am convinced that ,h. D.D'D. Prescription Is as much n sneciac TOT eczema as quinine for malaria nave been prescribing the D.D.D remad,, Tor years" It will take away inc itcb the instant you apply 1t. '"o i'en
 In fact. we are so sure of what nm VIII do for you that we will be eiad .o let you have a s1 bottle on our eusr- ia ln.ee tnat It will cost you nothing un, Iess you ma that 1t does the work,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Doctors Use This for Eczema

Dr. Evans, ,Ex-Commissioner of Health. says: There is almost no relation be- tween skin diseases and the blood" The skin must be cured through the skin The germs must be washed out, and so sslves have long ago been found worth less. The most advanced physicians of this country are now agreed on this, and are prescribing c wash of wintergreen, thymol and other ingredients for eczema and all other skin diseases. This com- pound is known as D.D.D. Prescription for Eczema.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

When the chest feels on fire and the throat burns, you have indi- gestion, and you need HERBINE to get rid of the disagreeable feeling. It drives out badly digested food strengthens the stomach and puri- fies the bowels. Price soc. Sold by McNerney's Pharmacy.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

Tickling in the throat, hoarseness. loss of voice, indicate the need of BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRJTp
 It eases the lungs, quiets the cough and restores health in the bronchial tubes. Price 25c, 50c and st .OO her bottle Sold by McNerney's Phar-
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Steamer Sinks, Forty Iost

Helsingfors, Finland, Oct. 23- Forty sailors and passengers on board the Finnish steamer West austen were drowned today when the vessel struck a reef near Vasa, m the Gulf of Bohnia, and went down. No one was rescued.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Rose Hill Fruit Farm for Sale

The best suburban home in this part of the county; 70 acres. well improved, quarter mile east of Cove; good orchard, 3 springs, we'll, 3-room dwelling, barn, outhouses, etc. Only S30 per acre, part time.
 I. Ross Silvey, Cove, Ark. Adv-44-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
Jobn D. 4eage's
 O0aeeklp 1rtter

(The following weekly letter from Commissioner John Il. Page was unavoidably omitted from last weeks issue, and on account of its containing so much valuable infor- nation for the farmer, it was de- cided to print it in this week s
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30
To cure Blood Poison in ' to 20 days, take
 BLOODINE Fifty Cents Bottle Adv.

Stock for Sale-Have two good milch
 cows, one 2-year-old Jersey heifer giving milk, one yearling and one calf. Mrs. Keislar, on Hohensee place.--Adv. wtf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

BLOODINE. The Worlds Tonic, } the best tonic and body builder. rec sample by mail for i0c. Ad- ress, The Bloodine Corporation, IostOn. Mass.-Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

What will you take for that cough you have Bill? I don't want it, but if had it I would take BLOODINE COUCH CHECKER. A 25c bottle will cure you.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

There are a few other kinds that I did not get that grow here. viz: 1. The beautiful Evergreen Holly. 2. The China Umbrella 3. The Pecan 4. The Silver Poplar 5. IrOnwood 6. The Catawba
 Alton Anderson"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-30

HARRIS PHARMACY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago, July 30.-The corn belt re-
ceived very little rain yesterday. Ten-
perature in 80 per cent Of the belt ran
95 TO 104. Illinois, Missouri and Kan
sas were especially dry and hot, more
country complaints are due todav.
Morning newspapers give corn col
umn on front page. The advance is
described as a Mississippi valley
drouth affair. This advertising will
help firmness. II another upward rush
in corn today would not follow. Would
accept profits. It will take few more
hot days to cut the crop to 100000.
If corn opens about unchanged or dips
little the market should take a later
rally. If corn opens very strong.
would watch for selling. The old bull
faith in oats is returning l think
December corn will sell at 65 cents,
but we know Csc to be good price
pending August news. Wheat is still
regarded as third class in the grain
interest list and a legitimate bulge
sale. The southwest corn loss has
prevented liberal sales Of provisions.
About 60 corn reports are in this a.
m. Almost every report from Illinois
complains of the too dry weather.
Crop looks full 10 point drop for
July to n. Ohio reports are good
but Illinois reports are declining to
the 80 and 10 kind. Soutern Ten
nessee sends corn reports of So
Neosho, south west Missouri, cut 10
counties to a corn condition of so
North central Kansas. sends corn re-
ports of 20. The reports are rainfall
run none to moderate. Extent of corn
belt that is gripped by drouth is un
usually extensive. Oats threshings
are extremely irregular. AS whole
the crop looks about IS per cent Of
last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
LUXURY OF A TRoPIc SEA.
Bathing In January With the Water at
90 Degrees.

Those who live in temperate and
cold climates do not realize the effect
Of the suns direct heat on the sea.
The luxury of bathing in an ocean
that has temperature of 10S degrees,
writes Mr.. E. ]. Banfeld in My
Tropic Isle" is not for the multitude
who crowd the cities that the sun
touches TREMENDOUSLY and aslant.
On Nov. 81, 1909, we bathed at Moo
Jee, north Queensland, in shallow wa
ter, on the edge of an area of denuded
coral reef fully two miles long by q
uile broad. For three hours con-
siderable portion of the reef had been
exposed to the glare of the sun, and
the incoming tide filched the stored up
heat from coral and stones and sand.
The first plunge provoked an ex-
clamation of amazement. for the water
was several degrees hotter than the
cir, and it was the hottest hours
o'clock in the afternoon-of very hot
| day. No thermometer was at hand to
register the actual temperature of the
water, but subsequent tests at the
| same spot under similar conditions
| proved that the surface stratum of
about one foot was at 10S degrees
F., from four to six degrees hotter than
the air. Below that the temperature
of the water seemed ordinary and cor
responded with that of the water 8
hundred yards from the shore.
On another day. Jan. 10, 1910. be
tween noon and 3 O'Clock in the after
noon. the sea, scientifically tested. was
found heated to 90 degrees. With the
bulb buried in the sand six feet from
the waters edge, the mercury rose IL
112 degrees very quickly and remained
stationary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30

by the way, where do you get the
flowers you place on the table every
morning."
ITS Julia does that. sir. She's
very grateful to you"
Queer girl to be grateful. Tell
her It's all right without the flowers.
What are you going to do with her?'
why, that's for you to say. She's
been here over a month now"
We'll, wait another month. No
hurry, you know"
Mrs. Harper could find no fault
with Julia. On the other hand, she
found much to praise. She could
hardly see how she could get along
without the girl, and yet she felt that
the question of place ought to be set
tied.
More than two months had gone
past when she waylaid the bachelor
one morning TO say:
II have discovered something you
ought to know, sir"
Have, eh?"
Yes, sir. Julia is romantic"
We'll, that doesn't mean 80 days
on the island, does it?"
NO, sir, but she thinks you are a
hero
That's more serious"
And being romantic and grateful
and thinking you a hero, she-she-
| Well. believe the girl Is In love
with you aud expects you TO ask her
to marry you. There It is, cir, and
let me ask you what's 70 be done
about it?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The northwestern storm center has
moved from Saskatchewan to the val
ley of the. Red river of the north
and the barometers are considerably
below the normal as far southwest
ward as New Mexico This disturb
ance is causing extremely high tenn
peratures from the Mississippi and
the middle and lower Missouri val
leys to the Atlantic coast and thunder
storms have occurred in the Rock
mountain region, the upper Missouri
valley, Minnesota and the Canadian
northwest. Occasional showers are
also reported from the south Atlantic
and gulf states. The north Pacific
area of high pressure, with it's cool
temperatures, has overspread the
northern Rocky mountain region. Ow.
ing to the eastward movement of the
northwestern low and the approach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
TURNED THE JOKE.
Romieu's Fun With the Matchmaker
: Was Spoiled In the Windup.

was Spoieo IN the Wtndup.
The French critic. musician and gov
eminent official. Romieu. was fond of
Joking. One of his diverslonS-amus.
ing. but not to be commemorative to
go into some shop where he thought
be was not known and perpIex the
shopmen by his questions and re-
marks.
One evening he had taken n good
deal of wine when he went into lit
tie watchmakers shop and. assuming
the accent and air of a countryman,
said:
Sir, what do you call those little
machines hanging tiiere?'
Watches" replied the shopkeeper.
What are they for:'
ITO indicate the time"
Really? have heard Of them.
How much do they COST"
Here is one for 200 francs and one
for 100 francs. and here are some for
so and % francs"
Are there printed directions about
making them go"'
mo; they have to be wound up
every day with a key"
"Will you show me how. sir?"
'This way. You see it is not diff
cult"
And must one wind 1t in the even
ing or in the morning?'
You must wind yours in the morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30

HIN, HIM. I must take a walk in
the park and think II over. We must
be tender with Julia. Mrs. Harper"
In an hour the bachelor returned
from his saunter and took a seat in
the library and sent for Julia. She
came with her heart In her mouth
Mrs. Harper had patted her on the
back and told her to be brave.
Julia" began Mr.. Raynor, 'If
you made solemn vow you'd keep
1T. wouldn't you?"
81 surely would, sir"
Il have made a solemn vow never
to marry. You haven't. Therefore
! shall marry you to that cookbook
ing bumpers helper who was here
the other day, and who certainly ad-
mires you. / shall give you $1,000
on your wedding day. ! saw him
| hanging about last evening. You
have my consent to admit him to the
kitchen. Fine young man. Julia, and
there's so per cent profit in ths
plumbing business"
Through Mr. Harper IT was learn
ed that Julia cried more or less, for
three long days. Then the plumbers
helper was admitted to the kitchen.
and he being hustler, and Julia be-
ing ambitious to wear sables. the
marriage came off within three
months.
Who'd although it?'' asked Mrs.
Harper when all was oyer.
Why. IT was the only thing for
an old baehslor to do" replied Mr..
Raynor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30

and he surprised himself as we'll as
others. He didn't have 1t all his own
way, of course. He got several good
raps, but in time he conquered in the
fight and found the girl in a faint.
No police yeti They were inter-
ested elsewhere. There was a passing
taxi, however. and the hard-breath-
Ing and bleeding bachelor halted IL
and had the girl conveyed to his
home.
''If it's a case of abduction sir"
said the driver as he helped to lift
the girl in, lit will be double fare
and present to boot. I never med
ole with abductions at regular
| ratesi"
The bachelor held a fist under his
nose-a fist with every knuckle
skinned and bleeding, and it needed
no more.
The housekeeper had gone to bed.
! She was awakened TO care for a
strange girl about l9 years old-a
/ girl poorly dressed girl who work
ed for a living. Her hair was down
/ and her dress torn. She was Just re-
covering consciousness as the house
I keeper came and exclaimed:
My stars and carriers, Mr.. Ray
nor. but what have you done?"
| See to her-find out about her"
he replied as he went away to make
repairs TO himself.
And next morning the housekeep-
er made report She had a mother
/ ly feeling toward the bachelor. and
I she began by asking:
The girl has told me there was a
row. Why didn't you leave 1t TO the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
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Then we must give her show,
Mrs. Harper. We may be IN the same
fix some day."
you mean you will give her some
money!"
20, no. no! There's bed for her
in the house, and she can assist you
in the Homework. No hurry about
her going. Give her time to turn
around. If she needs clothes, why,
why"
I've been here IL years, SIR" said
Miss Harper, with her hand on the
door, "and l never knew thing like
this to happen before,'
No. Well, we never can tell
what's going to happen, you know;
may talk with the girl later"
Mrs. Harper was past so and TAX
ing on weight. Although at first in
clined to resent the presence of the
girl, she was soon Modified and be-
gan to make use of her.
She found willing and obedient
helper. A wardrobe was got togeth-
er. and, after three or four days
Julia was assigned TO wait on table
when the bachelor took his meals. He
had made no further inquiries about
her.
When he saw her he quietly asked
Are you the girl?''
Yes, SIR
We'll. make the coffee a BIZ
stronger next time!"
That was all for a month. Then
as he and the housekeeper were talk
ing about other matters. he suddenly
asked:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
MIGRATING JENNINGS.
Animals Lured to Death by the Mystic
Call of the Sea.

A Scottish naturalist in Edinburgh
has recently given to the world some
Interesting facts which go to show how
animals as we'll as human beings re-
spond to the lure of the sea and how
they will travel sometimes for hun
then push on into its waters to their
own destruction.
The most curious example of this
tendency is found in the seward mi
grafton of the small brown. molelile
JENNINGS. These animals will at GER
tain times leave the highlands of Scan
dinavia and march in vast hordes to-
ward the lowlands, moving only by
night and following the general trend
Of the valleys. They hold tenaciously
to the general direction in which they
set out and are diverted neither by
streams nor by moderately sized lakes.
Eventually, after march lasting from
one to three years. the army. devastat
ed, of course. by many foes, reaches
the sea, but not for its own good. for.
queerly enough. the end OF the journey
is not attained. and many of the little
animals push on into the waters, full
filling to their own destruction the I'M
accountable impulse to push forward.
Other creatures likewise are known
to fall under the spell of the sea. 1t is
rather commonly known how the Eu-
ropean reindeer will sDend the hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
MARKET QUOTATIONS

the dividend rate, declaring only IA
per cent for the half year as against
the usual 31z per cent Stocks were
offered more freely on the announce
ment and some Roadway was made,
although very few real stocks were
dislodged.
Corn options were weaker indicating
a feeling on the part of those best
posted, that the damage had not been
so serious after all. Such a reaction
as occurred was not an unnatural
result of the advance of the past fort
night; to the extent that they serve
to strength the technical position
these periods of irregularity are an
advantage rather than otherwise.
1t is fair to assume that the short
interest was increased as a result Of
the days operations, and that the
technical position of the market is a:
strong as it has been for some time
In the absence of any unfavorable croI
news, we look for the market to re
sumo its upward trend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30

United States steel reports best
quarter since 1907. Inland Steel COM
pany for years, 2195 per cent against
1886 on previous year.
Majority leaders opposed to re-
opening money trust investigation by
inquiry into Secretary McAdoo's
charge thai New York bankers con.
spired to depress price of government
IS. President marking time with Mexico
plans. An influential friend of Hcerts
leaves Washington for Mexico pre-
sumably to attempt Huerta to resign
Immediately.
Stock Exchange begins inquiry into
short sale of government 2 per cen
bonds made Saturday; bonds were pur
chased by National City bank.
Lackawanna operating income 70
year ended June 80, S14,60s,S4s; in
crease, $3,13S,75s.
American stocks in London firm
generally Il to q higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
Morning Stock Letter.

New York, July 3O.-The quarterly
steel report with net earnings OF SAL
$4,000 will doubtless cause higher
opening today. Following London
lead steel was 1% higher, equal to
6012 in New York. We think strong
opening should be used for taking
profits. The news is now out Steel
will not do so we'll in the next quarter
in our opinion. Washington Is bent
on another money trust investigation
Everything is at skies and sevens at
the capital. Pursue a cautious policy
in the market wait for drives before
buying anything We think the market
high enough in spots, where some fur
Their bidding up may be done.
Steel in London strong feature UP
IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
Working tn. Mine. of tho Rand.


That Africa. with its millions of idle
negroes. should suffer from scarcity OF
labor seems to the outsider incredible,
but it is fact that the securing and
distribution of labor is the most vital
factor in the economic life OF the con-
tinent south of the equator. 1t has
been estimated that the Rand pays
100000 year to recruit the contin-
gent from Portuguese East Africa
alone. this sum covering only the ex-
pense of getting the boys" from their
homes and back again. A nonsalaried
recruiter gets So for every boy he per
suades to go to the mines. 1t Is by
supplying the Rand with 10000 to
10000 boys annually that the province
of Mozambique draws directly and in
directly by far the larger part of its
revenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
WAGNER'S REVIEW
Closing Stock Letter,

New York, July 30.-On the theory
that good news was out, and disregard
ing entirely the higher range of values
sent over from London the profession
position in the early dealings. Real
izing sales were very well absorbed
until the announcement along that the
Illinois Central directors had reduced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-30
Liverpool Situation.

Liverpool, July 3O-Wheat respond
ed to the strength in America yes.
terday and steady opening in Paris.
Later there was moderate realizing
and the advance was lost with market
dull. The weather throughout Europe
is now fine and holders are less firm.
While reports from Russia are gener.
ally favorable and expectations are for
larger movement this week to i'm.
porting countries. At 1870 p. m. mar
ket easy.
Corn opened Is higher, being in
fuenced by damage reports from
America but during the morning there
was decline of z on large Argentine
shipments again this week,