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The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
WOULD MAKE GARDEN
 SPOT OF ARKANSAS
Bill Pending in Congress That Would Give State S93,39l for Agricultural Devel-
 Opment.

Little Rock, Dec. iS.- Special , Pressure is to be brought to bear in systematic way for the passage of the Smith-Lever bill, now pend ing in both houses of Congress. The bill IS known as Hoke Smiths hob- by, and its purpose is to provide funds for the extension of agricul- tural interests i'll the various states
 By it's terms the agricultural col- lege in each state is to receive Sl0,- GOO, and in addition thereto an amount based upon population for agricultural extension. Under the census of 1910, Arkansas would re- ceive S93,39l, provided the legisla- ture appropriated an equal amount for the same purpose. Arkansas would have for the extension of ag- riculture the sum of sl76,7S2 an- |nually.
 w. R. Wheeloek, director of az ricucltural extension at Fayette- vile, writing to the boosters of the state, says:
 It IS the plain duty Of every Ar kansas citizen to let his representa- tive and both senators from this state know that he is looking to them to support the measure which, if passed, will in time make Arkan- sas the garden spot of the nation. For Arkansas the Smith-Lever bill ls the most important legislation that has been proposed for many yearsn
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
HOW UNCLE SAM HELPS
 MR. COMMON PEOPLE
Much Christmas Time Money That Formerly Went to the Express Companies Now Can Be Saved
 or Buy More Gifts.

Washington, Dee. l9.-Real cash,
 the hard earned sort, will get Mr.
 Common People, his wife and their
 children this year through the op- eralions of one of Uncle Sans de- partments. A brief comparison of
 what il costs to send gift pack ages by express or mail last year,
 with the rates possible under the parcel post system this year, shows how the government can aid when 1t Is permitted. In no ln-
 stance are the express rates re-
 duced less than One-half, and in many instances the amount ot re- duction is far more, And the money which last year went to the express
 companies, this year goes to the people themselves. Say, for ln-
 stance. that you live in Baltimore. and want to send four pounds of candy to someone in New York as a Christmas remembrance. Last year it would have cost you, mailed, one cent an ounce. II would have cost sixty four cents to send four pounds of candy by mail. By eX- press il would have cost you for the same distance. forty cents-the expressage from Baltimore to New York for anything weighing less than five pounds. By expressing It. then you would have saved twenty four cents last year. You want to send a similar gift this year. The express rate is the same as before forty cents for packages weigh ing up to five pounds. You turn to the postal rates. You find diff ference in rate, and it is difference that is going 10 save you and every one else a lot of money this Christ mas, for you don't have to pay a sixty-four cent rate, as you did when you expressed it last year. You pay just EIGHT cents, just one-eighth of what it cost you be- fore to send the four pounds-five cents for the first pound and one cent a pound fT every additional pound. What is more, this year you can send five pounds or fifty pounds. whereas last year you persuade any postmaster in the country to send package if it weighed a fraction over four pounds.
 To express a four pound box of candy from st. Paul to New York uould ecst seVenty-fiVe cents, more than to have mailed it last year Now. by mailing the package, you save yourself just thirty-eight cents. a little more than half of the express rate. Next year, thanks to the sweeping reductions in par eel post rates. the same package will cost only thirty-three cents, a saving of forty-two cents over the express rates. The new parcel post rates will become effective New Years Day.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

he given exclusive jurisdiction over ihe selection of the sites for pubic buildings to be used wholly TOT postoflice purposes, and joint au- ihority with the secretary Of the treasury in the selection of sites Tor federal buildings used jointly by the postal and other branches or the government service.
 To amend existing laws in order to allow S2.000 indemnity for accl- dental death of any officer or em- nlove of the postal service as for death within one year as the result of injuries sustained in the serVlce in the line of duty, etc.
 The elimination of surety bonds now required of postal officers and employees, and the substitution of guarantee fund established and maintained by assessments.
 To permit the postmaster general lo transfer clerks from postoffices of the first and second classes to inc railway mail service at salaries higher than the entrance salary Tn the railway mail service.
 To extend the provisions of ex- isting law so as to provide substl- tutes for railway postal clerks who are absent with pay on account of sickness. the expense of employing such substitute to be borne by the government instead of by the clerk
 To authorize the issuance of pos tai money orders payable at any money order office.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received to build a school house of two rooms at Rocky, Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of The Star Pun. fishing Company or at the home of ihe secretary. Bids will be opened Januarv i5. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Address all bids to c. B. Connally, secretary of Rural Special School District Mo- 9. R. F. D. No. 2. Mena, Ark.-Adv' 2t6-6 52-2
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
The Man Who Nealects Himself

When his condition points to kid ney. trouble takes an unwise risk Baekache, pain and soreness over the kidneys. nervous or dizzy spells poor sleep. are all symptoms that will disappear with the regular use of Foley Kidney Pills. They put the kidneys and bladder in a clean strong and healthy condition. Jack son Drug X Furniture Co, dealer.-- Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
| Qrkansas
 - at tbe=
 | Hattonal| Capital.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 22.- More than a million dollars in appropriations are asked for Ar kansas by the Treasury Depart ment In round numbers, Sl7,000 for the office of internal revenue collector, S32,000 for the two forest reserves, S50000 for public build ings, $675,000 for the improvement of Ouachita river i'll Arkansas and Louisiana, S25,000 for Red river, Sl65,000 for the Arkansas, and about $80,000 for the other rivers; S20,00O for the remodeling of the free bath houses at Hot Springs, 5000 for the fish hatchery at Mammoth Spring, and 5000 to indemnify the state for swamp lands.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Put a porous plaster on the chest and take a good cough syrup inter- nally if you would treat a severe case of sore lungs properly. Get the dollar size BILLIARDS HORE- HOTIND SYRUP. With each bottle ihere is a free HERRICKS RED pFppFR POROUS PLASTER for the chest. Sold by Harris Phar- macy -AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and con- stipated habit fills the system with impurities. HERBINE is great bowel regulator. It purifies the system, vitaiizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine, vigorous condition. Price 50c. Sold by Har- ris pharmacy.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
yEGGs ARE BUSY AGAIN.

Ft. Smith, Dec. '20.-The safe in the depot at Woolsey, Washington county, Arkansas. was blown by vegas last night. but it is reported but little money was secured.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands, or feet requires a powerful remedy that will penetrate the flesh. BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT possesses that power. Rubbed in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal conditions. Price 25c, 50c and Si.00 per bottle. Sold by Harris Pharmacy. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Heretofore, official business tele- grams by members have been paid for out of the contingent fund of the House without limit. A resolu- ton has been introduced, and if it is adopted the amount the govern ment will pay will be limited to $40 a year per member. As it is, many members spend less than this, while others average as much per month.
 Government ownership and op- eration of telegraph and telephone systems and the carrying of mails by aeroplane, are propositions that will very probably be before this Congress. It is said that the for mer is under investigation by the postof1ice Department, and that a bill has been prepared.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
For Sale

Wagon, harness and team of bay mares, 9 and 10 years, in good shape; also a pair of blooded Poland China pigs, O pounds each. See or address T R. Bennett, Hatfon. Ark Adv. 5i-2
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

That there will he a serious at tempt to enact some trust-curbing legislation at this session is a fore gone conclusion. The House will certainly pass some bills that will correct the trust evil. Among these will be a law to heavily punish of flcials of corporations who are per sonally responsible for the misdeeds of the corporations. In the fram- ing of this trust legislation, Arkan- sas will be represented. Congress- man Floyd, by reason of his high standing and long experience on the Judiciary committee, will take an active part therein.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
sl2,000,O00 TO
 DEER|NC FAMILY
Harvester Manufacturers Will States He Did Enough for Charity During Life = Eight Heirs
 Are Beneficiaries.

Chicago, Dec. iS.-The entire es- tate of the late William Deering the harvester manufacturer, esti- mated at from Si2,0O0,0O0 to Si3,- 100000. is left to his immediate family, according to the terms oi the will which will be offered fol probate today. None of the estate was left to charity, Mr. Deerine stating in his will he considered he had done enough for charity during his lifetime.
 The aged manufacturer died al his winter home at Cocoanut Grove Fla, December 9, and was buried at his home at Evanston last Sun day.
 List of Beneficiaries.
 The Deering fortune, the bulk oi which consists of stock in the In ternational Harvester Company anC in Chicago and Evanston real estate will be divided in practically equa shares among the following heirs
 Mrs. William Deering, widow Evanston; Charles Deering, son O. first wife, New York; James Deer ing, son of second wife, Chicago Charles Deering, Jr. grandson Honolulu; Roger Deering, invaliC son of Charles Deering, Florence Italy; Marion Deering, son o1 Charles Deering, Chicago and New York; Mrs. Richard Ely Danielson daughter of Charles Deering, Chi. cago; Deering Howe, son of Mrs Richard F. Howe Abbey Deering) who died in 1906.
 Northwestern University a Evanston was the principal bene- ficiary of Mr. Deering during hi lifetime, his total gifts amounting to Si,000,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Senator Gallinger of New Hamp- shire, in a speech in the Senate the other day, nominated Root for president. There was some sur prise expressed at this, as Root was the chairman of the convention that split the Republican party Since then, however, Root has de- clined, giving as reason his ad- vanced age. Senator Borah seems to be nominating himself, Roose- welt is considered already running, LaFollette, Cummins, Bristow and Beveridge are not saying much, but doing a great deal of thinking in that direction. The paramount question with them all seems to be What shall-we-do-t to-win?"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

Speaker Champ Clark has been holding conferences with the chair men and some of the members of the committees that renort appro- pration bills, with view of hold ing the aggregate of appropriations we'll within the estimated revenues. Like the good Democrat that he is. the speaker believes in carrying out the Democratic platform pledge to administer the government economically. Every member of the Arkansas delegation will stand by him in this.
 The Roads Committee has closed it's hearings after listening to a number of good roads advocates. The formulation of a general bill to be reported to the House is well under way.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

The Democratic members of the District of Columbia Committee are seeking to abolish the plan by which the government pays half of the eX- penses of Washington City. and it is probable that a bill of this kind will pass the House. It will be warmly contested. however, by those who claim the government should assist in making the capital city on par with that of other na- tions.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

The Republication National Com mittee, in session last week, recom- mended plank in the Republican National Convention to prevent southern domination. If ratified, it will materially decrease the num- Der of delegates from the southern states and increase the number from the northern and eastern states.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25

The Committee on Banking and Currency is holding hearings on the question of rural credits. On account of illness. Congressman Wingo has been unable to frame his bill on rural credits. but will do so shortly.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-12-25
Changes That Are rlroed.

MT MT. Burleson makes these rec oilllllnendatlons for legislation be- sl9es Es those mentioned above:
 inal the Postofilce Department
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
DUNCAN, SECRETARY
FISH COMMISSION

B. f. Duncan, who was in Salem last
week to attend for the first time the
sessions of the State Fish and Game
Commission, of which f. r. Clanton,
OF Portland, is master fish warden, was
elected by the members of the commits
sion to the secretaryship. MIR. Duncan
has just been appointed to the Commits
sion to supersede c. l.. Cranston, whose
term to the office has expired.
Mr.. Duncan has fished in most all of
the waters of the state, and no one is
better acquainted with the conditions
of the streams than is he. lie has al
ready given valuable time to the pro
motion of better protection for the
game fishes of the rivers and creeks of
the state. Mr.. Duncan had active
charge of diverting the mouth of the
Hood river back into its old channel
here last fall and .early winter, and
while this work was not completed the
fishing in the Hood river has been bet
tered 500 per cent this year. The
Commission is now driving a row of
piling across the mouth of the Hood
rivers new channel that empties into
the Columbia in an up stream course,
and in the summer months a dam will
be constructed there and the entire flow
of water will be diverted into the old
channel. The Fish and Game commit
tee of the Commercial club, which Mr..
Duncan was instrumental in getting
will take active charge of
work.
Among the enthusiastic local fisher
men who have been active in promot-
ing improvement work OH the local
stream, is William Stewart. MIR.
Stewart was busy last week getting
the Commercial club committee to-
gether for the purpose of making i'm
provements at the mouth of the
stream.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
Electric Theatre

The program at the Electric Theatre
today and Friday is as follows:
'Will o. the Wisp," Kay-Bee, two
reel western drama. Jim Dorne's cir
Gus enroute to California stops at the
settlement town. Dorne makes friends
with Bud Watkins, whose wife wins
the prize in the riding contest. Dorne
finally persuades Mrs. Watkins to join
the circus. She leaves a note saying,
81 cannot stand this lonesome life any
longer. | have joined the circus merely
as a performer, Bud, for | love you.
Take care of baby and don't try to fol-
low. Will write soon. Bud is broken
hearted and begins to think of getting
his wife back.
Mrs. Watkins finds circus life is not
the rosy path pictured to her and writes
to her husband but Dorne intercepts
the letters and tears them up. She dis
coveres Dorne has been stopping her
letters, and in furious scene upbraids
him. Her biting words anger him and
he attacks her, but the strong man
comes to her aid and thrashes Dorne.
She, with the strong man and his wife
and baby quit the show and start back.
After many hardhips the trio reach
Nell's home, the baby having died on
the desert. A tender reconciliation
take places between bud and his wife.
Dorne meets justice in prairie fire
while trying to escape from Indians
who had attacked the circus.
"The Children's Conspiracy" Tan
houser comedy. in which the village
scholars finally accomplish their end in
ridding themselves of an undesirable
old maid teacher who had been given
the place of the teacher whom they
had all loved.
Matches, an american comedy,
completes the bill.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
At the Gem

The Gems program to-day is as fol-
lows:
"The Redemption, "a Kalem two-reel
special. This powerful sociological
story, refreshingly new in theme, is a
gripping portrayal of the development
of the good which is within all men.
An eminent student of criminology ad-
vocates the theory that, given oppor-
tunity, an unfortunate man will re-
nounce an environment of crime to as
sumo a respected position in society.
He takes into his home we'll known
character of the underworld and by his
unwavering faith Overcomes many OBJ
stacles and redeems the man.
Near to Earth"
"Rastus Loses his Elephant, a
Pathe comedy, and ''The Death Head
Moth, Pathe descriptive.
Friday and Saturday: "Red and
White Roses" Vitagraph two reel
special full of vital throbs.
"The Dancers Redemption" Selig
drama.
"The The Indian Maids Warning, "
Kalem drama.
Zones Jonah Day." Kalem COM
edy. Sunday: "The Birthday Gift, "
Vitagraph. An unfortunate child's self
denial removes prejudices and wins the
love denied.
According to ADVICE" Vitagraph
comedy.
The Convict, Selig drama.
"The Deans Daughter.
9Th Face at the Window"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
PHONE COMPANY
TO CHANGE NAME

The name of the Home Telpehone
Co., according to vote of the stock
holders of the organization held here
last Friday afternoon, will be changed
to Oregon-W Washington Telephone Co.
and the capital stock of the corporation
will be increased from S75,0 to
$3.50, 600.
Glenwood, sHusum, Rufus and Trout
Lake. The company has an option on
the properties of the Stevenson system
but as to whether or not that system
will be taken over by the larger com
pany or not has not yet been decided.
The change has been made in the
name of the company and the absorp-
tion of the Washington systems has
been made because of the fact that
working as larger organization and
with larger properties the company can
The name Home Telephone Co., "
because Pof the many small concerns in
various parts OF the country bearing
this name, has bad reputation in the
bond market and the local corporation
will work under the changed name.
1t was proposed by E. l.. Smith, one
of the local citizens who was instru-
mental in the installation of the loca
system, that the name Mid-Columbia
Co. might be well used by system
doing business in this district.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
We "Meat" Everybody

in our store and the "meating" is to
their entire satisfaction. Tender is the
"meating," too, and pleasing to all
tastes. We have the best beef, pork,
mutton, lamb, veal and poultry, and
our chops, steaks and outlets will please
the most exacting epicure. Mild cured
hams and bacon, fresh country sausages.
While the quality of everything here is
high, our prices rule low.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-05-29
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heret fore existing under the
firm name and style OF Sinex q Fisher,
engaged in business as plumbing and
heating contractors, in the City of Hood
River, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. Said Fisher retiring
from the firm, and said Sinex continu-
ing said business and assuming all the
outstanding obligations Of said former
partnership.
Hood River, Oregon, May 10th, 1918.
+ J. SINEX,
TH0S. FISHER.
The Marshall republican., 1913-02-21
Cemetery Road.

An effort is being made to have
a macademized road to the cemetery.
j. p. Huston is the chairman OF tn,
committee appointed and succeeded
In getting several 5000 subscriptions
rs a starter. Petitions are being cir
culared by r. w. Campbell and Paris
Walker and $4,000 has been raised,
This is a matter of great moment Il
not only the citizens OF Marshall, bdl
TO the county as we'll, A great man.
OF our farmers are buying lots al
Ridge Park and r bringing THEN
dead here for interment. so the am
cunt needed for the work, $500
should not be hard to raise and Z Il
one of M~arshall's most needed i'm
provements. II Is the purpose to ma
cadamize VERIFY from the western
limit to the cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1913-02-21
GRAND PASS
CToo Late for Last Week.

Mrs. sallie Galloway went to
Davenport. Oklahoma. last Friday to
.s!t her daughter. Mrs. Margaret
Groom and family.
~i8 Jamie rcNcss 10 Boonyill,
spent sunday with her home rolD-
here.
LorH. to Mr.. and Mrs. d. Fales. u
son, February 2, 1913.
Born. TO MIR. and Mrs. y. Neal, G.
daughter, February >, 1913.
Mrs. H.. Galbraith, whose formci
home was between here and Waverly
Tor many years, died at her home In
Waverly, Friday Her funeral was
conducted in Wayerly and the burial
was In the family cemetery near Way.
erly.
Naomi Brunette. daughter OF Mrs.
W. Brunette OF Wayerly, died in u
st. Louis hospital after having under
gone an operation for appendicitis
last week. She was IL years old.
The burial services were In Waverly
at VI. Il. church, Rev. England pastor.
The sympathy OF friends is extended
TO the berleyed parents.
Mrs. $. Chrisman IL quite sick In
Kansas City. Her father and mother
went to see her this week.
John Burruss and brother Merrill
OF Carrolton spent Saturday and sun
day with their brother, S. Burruss
aud family. IL being Mr.. Burruss
birthday anniversary.
Sunday morning Mrs. A. Il. Rile,
received the news OF the death OF hel
aunt. Mrs. Sarah Reno, OF Krem.
lin. Ohio. Mrs. Reno died OF pneu
I munla. She and her husband ant
hildren formerly lived here for sew.
J oral years. She was a member o
the Methodist church and vas a con
sistent Christian. eve ready to dc
her Sayiors work. and waS a devote,
wife. mother, sister. neighbor snt
friend. A husband, four daughters
one son. three sisters, one brothe.
remain to mourn her death.