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The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
MURDERED" MAN RETURNS.
Luke Medley, Thought to Have Been
 Shot, Was Working at GranniS.

Ft. Smith, Feb. 22.-Luke Medley, aged g years, of Park, whose body was supposed to have been found on the bank of Mill Creek in the mountains of Scott county several days ago, returned home yesterday He had been at work at Grannis Tn sawmill. James Shores, Jr, and Neeley's cousin, Robert Medley, who were arrested Wednesday by Sher- if Payne, charged with the mur- der, were immediately released.
 Young Medley, who is cousin, and Shores left December 3i for an extensive hunt in the mountains. A week ago Wednesday two hunters found the body of 3 man with bul- let hole in his back. An axe and lantern were found near and five cents was found in the mans pockets. After the body had been buried, it was eXhumed and identl- fled by Neeley's father and several others.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
THE MAILED FIST IN MEXICO.
Huerta Orders Stern Measures in
 Dealing With Rebels.

City of Mexico, Feb. 23.-Presi- dent Huerta and his aides, in con- troI of the new government, showed the mailed fist yesterday in the prompt action they took to sup press the rumbles of rebellion and defiance that came from the outly- ing districts. Huerta scattered troops into the rebelliOus regions, with orders to eXterminate the rebels and take no prisoners.
 The first clashes between federal troops and Zapatistas in the south resulted in victory for the govern ment forces. The victory was top ped with the prompt shooting of 20 Febellious rurales, captured at a meeting in Santa Julia Friday night.
 About 100 members of the police here have been imprisoned because of their affiliations with Maderis- tas.
 Huerta's plan is to institute a reign of terror until the leaders of the new revolt have been discour- aged. The government intends to keep a tight reign on the situation, preserving peace by the same meth ods that kept the old Diaz regime in power
 That American capitalists are confident of the ability of the new government to weather the storm was indicated by the offer yester- day from New York of loan of 60 million pesos The treaury is emp ty. having been cleaned out by the Maderistas, and the loan likely will be accepted.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

amendment. I want to see these society parasites whipped to a frazzle and under this amendment we will rid the state of their eX- Lreme radicalism."
 Representative Joe T. Pollard of Pike caused a hearty laugh by his naive confession, 'T have no woman to vote with me, but hope to have one by the next election, therefore I vote aye"
 Representative Nelson, voting no, explained, Believing that the more suffrage for women there is the more old bachelors and unhappy homes there will be, I vote no."
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
PUTTING THINGS IN SHAPEFOR WILSON
President Taft Will Have 10000 Troops Ready to Push Into Mexico When New Executive Takes
 the Reins-The Mailed Fist.

New York, Feb. 23.-Before Presi- dent Taft leaves office March he will have concentrated at Calves ton. Tex, close to ten thousand troops ready to depart for Mexico on a few hours notice.
 The president, here last night to attend a dinner of the American Peace and Arbitration League, is just as much opposed to interven- tion as he has been for two years. He is determined, however, he will Hay the cards on the table, so that when Mr. Wilson becomes presi- dent, if a crisis arises, all he will have to do is to play them."
 Four Transports on the Way.
 Through Secretary Hilles the president announced that the dis patch of a brigade of troops to Gal weston yesterday was part of the original precautionary plan, and that it would be followed by an other order which would send be- tween three and four thousand more regulars to the boundary. Galveston is within three days of Vera Cruz, the seaport of Mexico City.
 Four transports will be ready there to take the troops south if the contingency arises, and with battleships on the Atlantic and Pa cific near Mexican ports, the presi- dent feels that Mr. Wilson will have no cause to complain of unprepar- edness if the unexpected happens.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
WILL EULOGIZE JEFF DAVIS.

Washington, Feb. 20.-UpOn mo- tion of Senator Clarke of Arkansas, the senate has set aside Saturday, March 1, to consider resolutions commemorative of the life and pub lie character of the late Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas. Among those who will deliver memorial ad- dresses will be Senators Clarke and Kavanaugh of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
SENORA MADERO ASKS MERCY.

City of Mexico, Feb. 23.-Fran- cisco I. Madero's wife stood before Gen. Victoriano Huerta, the pro visional president of Mexico, yes terday, and pleaded for clemency for her husband. She left the na- tional palace with no assurance for his safety and she was forced to forego the consolation of conversa- ton with the imprisoned ex-presi- dent. whose guards are enforcing rigidly the order of in-cOmmunl- cado.
 General Huerta treated the fright ened woman with every courtesy, but he explained to her that, in view of the investigations to which ex-President Madero would be sub iected, his fate was in other hands intimating that congress probably would render the final decision.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
A Correct Watch and
 Good Work

Some one has said that If you keep in a good humor un- til ten o'clock in the morning that you will be cheerful and happy all day.
 Likewise the man who is on time until ten o'clock in the morning is pretty sure to be on time throughout the day. No- thing will help you toward success so much as an accurate watch. Nothing will hinder you so much as one too fast or too slow. If your watch needs repairing or regulating, and all watches do at least once a year, bring it to us. the charge is nothing compared to the satisfaction it means to you and the time it saves.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
SEEK ID MAKE TAX
 LODGING DIFFICULT
Senate Bill Provides Penalty for Public Assessors Lax in Their Duty-PreSent Penalty
 Too Severe.

Little Rock, Feb. 23.-There is pending in the senate bill, the en- actment of which into a law would greatly change the system of un- earthying tax dodgers" and, ac- cording to those informed on tax ation matters, would add greatly to the revenue of the state. It is Sen ate Bill Mo- 63, by Senator Hughes, and is to amend sections 6907 and 690S of Kirby's Digest
 It provides that failure to assess or properly assess shall be punish able by a minimum penalty of S1O or, if the amount of taxes on' such property exceeds S20, the penalty shall be 50 per cent of the amount of taxes. The bill provides that cl- vii action may be brought in the name of the state by the prosecu- ting attorney, who shall receive fee of one-half of the amount of cash recovered, if the amount does not exceed $2O0, and 10 per cent of amounts in excess of S200.
 dlSt OdJtlN CtJhiN'
 The proposed amendment of sec ton 69OS provides that a person wilfully making a false oath, either to the amount of property or of its value, shall be guilty of perjury.
 At present section 6907 provides that if the list of property and the oath is not delivered to the asses sor within the time prescribed by law, the offender shall be fined not more than $l00 and confined in the county jail not more than three months. Section 6908 makes it the duty of the assessor to furnish to the prosecuting attorney the names of all persons who wilfully refuse to turn in a sworn list of their prop erty, and the prosecuting attorney is required to present them to the grand jury.
 Present Penalty Severe.
 The penalty now provided IS much greater than that prescribed in the Hughes bill But the trouble with the present law, according to those posted on taxation matters, is that the penalty is so severe that it never has been enforced. The only other penalty imposed is that of Si provided for by section 6967. Half of this goes to the assessor for his services in making the assess ment. This, because of the severity of the other penalty, and perhaps because of the assessors fee, is the only section of the law rigidly en- forced
 Exponents of the bill argue that only a small percentage of the tax able property is on the assessment books, because of the fact that the asses sOr necessarily must depend uron the owner for the estimate or the value. They assert people look upon the Fayment of taxes not as q patriotic duty, but as a harassing exaction, the payment of which should be avoided if possible. "Ta1 lodging" they assert, has become 6 profession and is considered an in dication of smartness and bushes, ability
 The fees to be gained by the prosecution of tax dodging" cases those who favor the bill argue would result in the successful operation of the provisions of the proposed amendments and would add greatly to the revenues of tho state.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
New President WarIike.

Paris, Feb. 20-Raymond Poin- care, new president of the French republic, in a message to parlia- ment today, made some pointed references to the necessity of in- creasing Frances military forces.
 Tt is impossible for any nation to be effectively pacific unless it is always ready for war;" said the president. A France exposed by her fault to defiance or humilia- tions would be a France no more. It would be a crime against civiH- zation to allow our nation to de- crease it's forces while other na- lions develop theirs"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

Why look old when Mildredina Hair Remedy will restore your gray hair to it's natural color in few days, destroy the dandruff germs, stop falling hair and give new life to the hair. Free mail sample 10 cents.
 Mildredina Specially Co.,,
 Boston, Mass.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

Free from grease, Mildredina Almond Cream Compound does not make hair grow. It is a most de- lghtful remedy for chapped hands, face and lips, also for men after shaving. 25c and soc a bottle.
 Mildredina Specially Co.,,
 Boston. Mass.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take HERBINE. It is a marvellous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price soc. Sold by McNerney Pharmacy.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

Bring us your country produce. We pay the top market price for chickens, eggs, butter, etc.
 J. F. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27
Don't You Believe It.

Some day that chronic constipa- lion cannot be cured. Don't you be- lieVe it. Chamberlain's Tablets have cured others-why not you? Give them a trial. They cost only a quarter. For sale by all dealers
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

Send Postal for Townsend's goth Century Strawberry Catalogue worth its weight in gold. Tells how to grew big crops of big red ber- ries. A copy free to every reader mentioning this paper. E. w. Townsend, Salisbury, Md.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-27

And feed it properly. That's the only wa yields and large profits. Apply
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12

posal of the bodies of our beloved
dead in a tenement house, into which
all classes and conditions of people
may be placed, and infectious di-
seases be exhaled among the living
who must visit the gloomy halls to
lay their tribute of flowers upon the
damp floors before the crypts. How
unnatural. Our thoughts turn to the
Maker of the universe who has said
of the body from whom the soul has
fled, Dust thou art, and unto dust
thou shalt return" who, in His great
wisdom, designed that kind Mother
Earth shall enfold the bodies of our
dear dead in her bosom until that
Great Day shall come. Do we want
mausoleum in Mt. Vernon.
ADVERTISEMENT
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Nature and the Rarnacle.

In the barnacle we have unique
and wonderful case of q creature that
can afford as age comes on to dispense
with the eyesight that was SO useful
In youth. For the youpg and old
barnacle are as different one from the
other as fishes from seaweed. In the
heyday of life the barnacle swims
about the sea, seeking Its food with the
aid of Its eyes and generally leading a
roaming existence. Later in life. how
ever. 1t grows tired of this aimless
wandering and settles down to worry
ships captains by attaching itself to
the keels OF their craft and defying the
much advertised powers of various pre-
ventive paints. Once. then. the barna'
Gle has become a fixture. whether on
ships or sharks. its eyesight Is OF no
more use. 1t cannot seek Its food. and
II cannot sbun Its foes, for 1t never
more will move. Therefore It's eyes
become superduous and. according to
natures invariable rule In such cases,
disappear.
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MISSIONARY
Meeting To Be Held 10 Mt.
Vernon Two Days

The two days meeting to be held
in Mt. Vernon Jan. 18th and 14th, in
the interests of missionary work
promises to be one of the greatest
ever held here, and the men in
charge are rapidly getting matter
shaped up.
This united missionary campaign
represents the concerted action Of
the Home and Foreign Missionary
board of the United States and Can
ada, and is interdenominational.
1t has the backing Of over 40 mis-
sion boards, representing more than
30 communions.
It's objective is the fullest enllght.
ment, development and dedication of
the spiritual and financial energies
of the and to the end that the King
dom of God may be extended and
established on earth.
DR.. s. j. Corty, leader of the team
that will be here to take an active
part in each of the four sessions, is
financial secretary of the Christian
and Missionary society. His home
is in Cincinnati. Recently he re.
turned from an extended tour of Afri-
can mission fields. He is an active
young man Of splendid organizing
abilities and an attractive speaker.
DR.. A. l.. Wiley, returned mis-
sionary from India, and DR.. Paul H
McClanahan, assistant secretary OF
the United Presbyterian committee
are also members of this team.
1t Is the plan to follow up the
general convention in Mt. Vernon
with meetings in all the churches Of
sent out from Mt. Vernon to assist
the local members in one-day pro
grams.
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STATEMENT
Showing Number Of Deaths
From tuberculosis
The Rate In Knox County
For Past Few Years

In order to emphasize the fact that
tuberculosis is a disease which every
community in the state must face,
the Ohio Society for the Prevention
of tuberculosis has issued a detailed
statement showing the number of vic
tins of the great white plague" in
each county in Ohio during the past
four years. 1t presents the appalling
total of 27,745-a veritable army of
men, women and children who have
fallen before disease that is known
to be preventable.
The figures are particularly timely,
at this time, owing to the fact that
public spirited men and women from
Lake Erie to the Ohio river are liber-
ally buying the little Red Cross
Christmas seals, and are thereby fur
nishing the money to back the anti
tuberculosis organizations in their
great campaign to remedy the con-
ditions which every year in Ohio
cause the death of about 1000 people.
No county in the state is free from
the ravages of tuberculosis. The
larger counties are the most terribly
afflicted, but even the smallest feel
it's terrible force.
The statement just issued, for in
stance, shows the following number
of deaths in Knox county for the past
four years: 1909, 81; 1910, "A; 1911,
30; 1912, 81; total 142. These figures
have just been compiled for the So
ciety by the state bureau OF vital sta
| tistics, and are official.
In the larger counties the number
of known deaths from this terrible
disease runs very high In Hamilton
county the total for four years was
4,511; in Cuyahoga, 3,505; in Frank
lin county, 1854; in Lucas, 1852.
The small counties suffered in direct
proportion to their population. In
1912 there was 65,411 deaths from all
causes. OF this number 6,764 were
caused by tuberculosis.
With these startling statistics be-
fore us-coupled with the definite
knowledge that tuberculosis is pre-
ventable disease and that the pro
ceeds of all Red Cross seal sales &c
to this campaign of prevention-the
value of the little "sticker" is more
greatly emphasized There are but
few people who cannot afford tc
purchase at least small number ot
these for their Christmas mail. Ii
doing so remember that every penny
invested in Red Cross Christina:
seals helps in carrying on the or
ganized campaign against the great
est scourge of modern times.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
Priced at $1.OO, $500, $500
and $500 at
WOOLSON'S XMAS
STORE
Santa Claus's Headquarters
ANCIENT MEDICINES.
Curious Drugs Were Used by the Doc
tors of Laodicea.

Curious Drugs Were Used by the Doc
tors of Laodieea.
The city of Laodicea was noted for
its doctors and its drugs. An especial
and noted school OF medicine flourish
ed In Laodicea. We are told that "this
school of physicians followed the
teachings Of Herophilos. who flourish
ed about 300 years before Christ and
who. on the principle that compound
diseases require compound medicines,
began that strange system Of hetero-
geneous mixtures. some of which have
only lately been expelled from our own
pharmacopoeia."
The fearful and wonderful combina-
ton of drugs given by some modern
doctors would seem to indicate that
they still belong to this school of
Laodicea. One of the medicines for
which Laodicea was famous was an
ointment for Strengthening the ears. y
whatever that may mean, while anOth'
er medicine of still more interest to
the student of revelation was the phry-
gian powder, made in part from a pc
Tuliar kind or stone pressed into tab
loids. afterward powdered and mixed
with some unguent to be rubbed on
the eye as cure for the various dis
eases which atilict the optics in east
ern countries. The world famous
Galen speaks of both OF these RENE
dies in his pharmacopoeia. Christian
Herald
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
Simple Enalish.

EYES," said the earnest professor
''what we want IN literature is direct
and simple English"
The listeners gravely nodded.
"Direct and simple" they echoed.
"Those conglomerated etfuslonS of
vapid intelects." the professor went
on, (which pose In lamentab!e atti-
tudes as the emotional and intellectual
ingredients ot hctional reniiSm fall far
short of the obvious requirements OF
contemporary demands ana violate
the traditional models or the tran
scendpnt minds uf the Eli.nbethnh era
OF glorious memory, i'lalG ana simple
English Is the demand at the hour.
Wherpupon everyday appmlded and
went home, Cleveland llaru Dealer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
peey,s Filled
SAFETY AND SAM.
TATioN EXHIBITION

New York, Dec. 1.-THE first Ex-
g)osItion of Safety and Sanitation held
en- conjunction with the conference
don Safety and Sanitation. under the
auspices of the American Museum OF
;5stety. was opened here today for a
period of ten days at the Grand Cen
srai Palace. The government of the
United States and several foreign
governments are represented by in.
seresting and instructive exhibits
showing the progress made In the
methods and contriyances for insur-
sng the safety of industrial workers,
employees in the transportation ser
vice, etc, and for promoting better
sanitary conditions in the various In
adustrles and occupations, The Ameri
san Museum of Safety has arranged
for Eve prizes and medals to be
awarded for the best safety. life-say
ing and health-promoting devices In
every industry. The United States
Government exhibit includes santa
zion exhibits by the Army and Navy
services and an interesting exhibit
by the Bureau Of Mines.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
COURT NEWS
The Davidson Will

The last will and testament of
Kimble Davidson, late of jackson
township, has been filed in probate.
BY the terms of the will he gives to
ais wife, Ruth Ann Davidson, all his
estate, both real and personal, during
her lifetime and at her death the
property is to be sold and the pro
'ceeds divided equally among the fol
lowing: j. M. Bumpus, L. M Melick
j. w. Davidson, Ada b. Davidson
Harry L. Davidson. The wife is
named as the executrix. The will
was signed March z, 1900. in the
presence of M. V. Holtz and d. c.
Mefick.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
KEEPING UP APPEARANCES
Don't Let It Interfere With Your Saw
mos Bank Account.

ings Bank Account.
1t is quite possible that the American
family is too optimistic. 1t is always
going to have larger income next
year or in five years. 1t desires to keep
up In social matters with the people
next door or farther up the street. 10
buys pianos or motorcars or encyclope-
dias on monthly payments, but in most
cases puts no monthly installment In
the savings bank 1t has no margin
of security.
How much better 1t is to have a mar.
gin of resources than to be living con.
tlnually on the ragged edge of nothing,
as many of us do just because we are
such devotees of the god of appear
ances.
While the high cost of living Is one
of the live topics of the day. note OF
warning should be sounded-a warning
against extravaganza, a suggestion
that every family make deposit In
the savings bank each month. The
future happiness and prosperity Of
the average American family depend
upon the proper adjustment Of income
and expenditure. 1t Is not what man
earns, but what he and his family
save, that counts in determining the
ultimate success or failure of his life
from material standpoint-T. d.
MacGregor's "Talks on Thrift"
Ways and Means.
Ethei-Jack Roxleigh Is good looking
enough. but don't care for his ways
Marie Never mind about his ways
my dear. Think OF his means.- Boston
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
action For Divorce

Mamie r. CLOSER has commenced
an action for divorce in the court of
common pleas Of Knox county
against Fred l.. Closer. The plain
tiff states they were married August
81, 1907, and that no children were
born to them. She charges the de-
fendant with gross neglect and asks
for divorce and that she may be re-
stored to her maiden name, Mamie II.
blythe. l.. G. Stillwell is the attorney
for the plaintiff.
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asks For Restraining Order

Harvey Il. Fletcher ct al. have
commenced suit in the court of com
mon pleas of Knox county against
F'rancis d. Minard, ct al. The plain
lifts asks that the executor be re
strained from distributing funds of
the estate of c. G. Minard and that the
slaintif be allowed a judgment for
81 $50 with interest from 1896. The
attorneys for the plaintiff are Frank
-. lowering and Patrick A. Berry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12

''This lady is worth S400,000. Would
you like to see her Photographic"
Worth $40O,000 and compelled to ad
yertise for nusbandy No. you needn't
show me her phl2 can imagine what
1t must be" Louisville Courier-Jour
mai
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
No Retail For Him.

A small hoy saw some young puppies
at the dog dpnier's
"Oh, Mr.. BDwn." he asked the man.
how much do you want for those
puppipsY
They're So apiece. Master Reverly."
ION. hut ! don't want piece.
want whole dog Exchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
A Pocket sumnhnnu

MY piano Is very much Ike nv
trousers porkrts When my wife goes
int" them she often finds nothing hut
kevs and then there Is music."- New
York Giuhp
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
Naturally Dark.

History Professor Why are the mid
die ages known as the dark agesf
Wise Freshman Because there were
NO many knights Wisconsin Sphinx.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-12
anards Wera Rarrad.

The ancient Romans considered It
effeminatp TO wear Deards. All their
busts representing the famous men OF
Oldrn times are without boards.
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! Divorce Granted

In the court of common pleas on
Wednesday a decree of divorce was
allowed Fannie w. Shira from Rud.
.>olph Shira.