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The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
TWISTING THE LIONS TAIL.

Twenty years ago a faVOrite sport of American statesmen was twisting the tail of the British lion. but Westward the course of the en- pire takes its way" and now 1t is the statesmen of China. the newest of republics. who are engaged in the pleasurable task.
 During Queen Nictoria's reign, England forced Indias opium on China. The Chinese are now show ing great earnestness in their de- termination to stop the traffic They have left millions of dollars worth of the drug in the British ware houses, refusing to accept it, and are shooting citizens who persist in using it or in cultiyating the poppy from which it is made The Pekin '. NJ. C. A. is trying to raise money to buy as much of the opium as possible. to destroy it, rather than have it again forced on Chinese markets with shot and shell. It would seem rather embarrassing to have heathen statesmen and young men who have adopted England's IprOfessed religion expose her. would it not?
 It is over 20 years now since the MOhammedan Empire of Nupe, West Africa, sent the following touching appeal to Bishop CrOwther of the Niger mission; Tt is not a long matter; it is about barasa
 rum. Barasa, barasa, barasa! It has ruined our country; it has ruined our people very much; it has made our people mad. I beg you, Malam Kip, don't forget this writing; because we all beg that he (Crowther) should ask the great priests lthe committee of the An glican Church Mission Society," that they should beg the English queen l Ihead of the Church of England) to prevent bringing barasa into this land. For God and the Prophets sake! For God and the Prophet
 His messengers sake. he must helI us in this matter-that of barasa.'
 What European or American rul- CT ever thus appealed for the de- liverance of the people? How evi-
 dent it is that the religious preten- sions of these governments are vain
 and that what we need is the long, promised kingdom of Him who vii
 lay justice to the line and right eousness to the plummet"-Isaiaf 2S:t7.-The Wandering Jew
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

cent on aII over one hundred thou sand dollars. The income tax fea- ture of the tariff bill will be sub jest to much strenuous discussion and will no doubt have several amendments in both the House and the Senate. but the best authorities seem to think that when it becomes Ia law it will be somewhere near the above specifications. Such an income tax will bring in about Si50,- 000,000 in revenue. This will be the first step in the history of this country towards putting a substan- tial though easy tax on luXuries of the rich The fact has been evident for many years that the wealth laedn class of this country has not borne it's share of the burden of taxation We have been taxing the food that the working man eats, the shoes he wears and the clothes that his wife and children must have, and in this present bill these taxes on the poor mans necessities will be removed and placed where they belong
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
Card of Thanks.

To the good citizens of Cove. Ark, and Smithville, Ok~ also to the farmers of the surrounding coun- try who neglected their business and farm work to aid in a long and faithful search for the dead body of our beloved son and brother, who was drowned in Mountain Fork river on March @, and rendered such valuable assistance in all the details of the burial: also to the kind and thoughtful ladies of Cove who were so untiring in their at tentions to his widow and little children, we desire to express our most sincere and heartfelt thanks. In all our travels and experiences we have never met such good peo- pie, May Gods choicest blessings be with you all is the sinceerst prayer of
 s. C. Ward and family.
 Wagoner, Ok, April 8, 1913.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
WANTED OFFICE BADLY.
Defeated for Mayor of Nian, Ok, w.
 H. Morley Committed Suicide.

Nian, Ok, April 3.-Placing a il- caliber pistol to his right temple, Judge W. H. Morley shot himself through the head, following his de- feat for mayor of Wan yesterday.
 T. B. Cornelius, by seven votes, defeated Judge Merely for the mayoralty and the defeat so preyed upon the latter's mind that he went to his home and killed himself. He leaves widow, two daughters and a son. He was well known through out Eastern Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

five members, at least two of whom shall be graduate physicians.
 Mayor Scoggin requested Dr. Parks to hold the office another week, saying he would in the mean time look up the requirements and prepare to make the appointments as required by the new law. Mayor Seoggin also postponed the appoint ment of chief of police, chief of the fire department and all com mittees until the next meeting.
 P c. Rogers, treasurer and L. N. Burnett, police judge, presented bonds for S60O0 and $500 respec- lively, and both were approved and the newly elected officers took the oath of office.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
SPRING P0ULTRYGRAMS

The following spring poultry grams are taken from the current issue of Farm and Preside:
 Stoneware drinking vessels are the most sanitary and serviceable.
 For full egg baskets try equal parts of wheat, oats and corn scat tered in litter.
 Save all the table scraps, parings, etc: boil and thicken with wheat bran and feed warm at night.
 Ice water is not conducive to egg laying. Give the hens their water at about blood heat in cold wealth er
 Hens prefer dark nests. It will take less time to darken the hen house nests than to hunt for stolen nests.
 Three drops of carbolic acid to a gallon of water will sterilize the water and prevent throat troubles in poultry
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
Wallace-MOunt.

J. B. Wallace and Miss Ozie Mount were quietly married Sunday night at o'clock al the parsonage of the M. E. church, South, by the Rev. Francis N. Brewer Only the mem bers of the pastors family were present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, K. Mount, and is well known here. She has been by the Lochridge Dry Goods Company. The groom is a son of Sam Wallace of Quito, and has lived in Mena for many years. He IS employed in Matt D. Bottoms furniture store.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
POLK COUNTY BOYS
 CORN AND COTIO\ CLCB'

I send herewith complete list of names of boys who are enrolled in the corn and cotton club for this year. These boys have all been en- rolled under promise to continue to the end of the season and re- port their crops, whether they be good or poor. They are an ener- setic and intelligent set of boys, and | promise you they will win honors for Polk county.
 A. F. Wear
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
FULLY CONVERTED.

A retiring alderman-one of much service and experience-remarked after going cut of office: Take it from me, and 1 know what I am saying, that no matter what any set of councilmen do I'm not going to have a word to say. I've had a-plenty. I've tried to do my duty and I've been cussed up one side and down the other-cussed be- cause I did and because I didn't. And any man who does his duty is in for the same thing-but not from mel I'll not say a word. I've had miner'
 And, without calling any names, it was a mighty good councilman who said it.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
WATER TAXES DUE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

o The tax book for the collection of special Assessment upon the real property in Waterworks Imnrove- ment District No. ? of the Ciiv of Mena, Arkansas, has been placed in my hands for collections, '''
 All owners of real property lying m m tlle district are required to nav tIitIr assessments to me within thlr'y t5o) days from this date. If such payment IS not made. action that time for the collection of sai5 assessment, and for legal penalties and costs. p'i''' ''eS
 Gwen under my hand this 9th day Collector of Waterworks Imnrova-
 men District No. of ihe Civ
 of Mena, Arkansas. 3i-i5t
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
ROAD NOTICE

coi,o 10 the Honorable W, N Martin county Judge of Polk corn M Maftln 1Sns nansas; $; We, the undersigned eff noii,;oII I'S oI ozark Township. herehv pg,rt'oll p,on, and pray you the establisbs hna hIllegl or a public county roaa ls,1 T PTfiEslIlnlng iE at a point on fho 9aI oia Line Line road, hear inc center of coa olu daoh a;,h l3 and running in weste,I, Sv5- 4,e.re,cllon ,e through Sections iS ft feii ,n iN ile,; and IS. all in Township ri,'n ,o W,o yy, south, Range Thirty-two t99g 9sgg I1,sf,IElrst I.as, DIT Pub. Apr. 10. '' a''
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
Corn Club.

Euos Garland. Mena. Mack Bates, Big Fork. Ben Edwards. Big Fork. Charley Rees, Big Fork. Joseph Little. Board Camp. Robert Mayberry, Board Camp. Clayton White. Board Camp. Joe M Teague, Board Camp. Twinkle Burnett, Board Camp. bay Crosson, Board Camp. Gaylord Elliott, Board Camp. Roy Wear. Board Camp. Willie Sigle. Cove. George II. Sigle, Cove. Robt. l.. Grady, Cove. Roy Stockton, Hatfield. Bonnie Wear. Ink. Robt. ConnalIy. Ncna. Perry l.. Barnes. Mena. Roy D, Hollinger. Mena. Hoyt Jones. Mena. Ebert Kelly. Mena. Elven Williamson, Mcna. Fred Anderson, Mena. Willard Bales. Nena. Zachary Casey. Mena. Cave Gilstrap, Mena. Olin Ward. Nena. Alonzo Whitlenberg, Mena. Carl Cotton, Opal Charley Rice, Opal. Ezra Brumbelow, Nunley. Johnnie StraWn, Mena.
 Cotton Club. Charley Rees, Big Fork. Newman Farley. Board Camp. Joe NJ. Teague. Board Camp. Bunyan Elliott, Board Camp. Charley Lewis. Board Camp. Earl Peters. Board Camp. Victor Wear, Board Camp. J. J. Wear, Board Camp. Charley Holiday, Egger. sam Holiday, Egger Willard Bales, Mena. Zachary Casey Mena. Hoyt Jones, Mena. Burkett Taylor, Mena. Terrell Brumbelow. Nunlev. Wesley Ringgold, Nunley. Luther Ringgold, Nunley. Luther Crawford, Ink. Earl Hendricks, Ink. Roy Mays, Opal.
 Miss Flossie Mays, Opal. Miss Ruth kennett, Board Camr Miss Fife s. Wilcox, Nunley. Charley Watkins, Board Camn.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

State Of Arkansas, County of Polk. ss. T. F.. NJ. Sharp, cashier Of the abose named bank, do solemnly swear that the eooNe statement Is true 10 the best oi my Snowledge and belief
 F. Nj. sharp, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me ihh Sth day Of April, 1913 w. A. Finks, Notary Pubic "S commission expires Oct. 2i, 1914 Correct-Attest:
 G. l.. Lochridge,
 R. II. Nall,
 C. Nj. Hopkins
 Directors
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
-.o2969 in Forest Notice for Publication.
pepiar'menl of the Interior

'Pdl 'illell or the Interior.
 Camden, Ark. April 4, i9i3
 NOTICE is hereby given that ,''''
 ', JOSEPH A. PLEMNOVS 99l hineola, Arkansas. who on No,, llSS' l9o6, made homesiead entr,. 'GS. oSerlal No 029691 No. 30lg6 for I'elS o,Ss 2 D ana 5a I in SWA, See. 30 r i i'ysS $ N. T, 28 w., and S12 SEA Seciion 5S5;' township D I S, Range % w W" 5Ib I} PriFlinclpal ri Meridian, has filed noiicn ;c,, oi li.i intention 10 make final fyaryoorr V,,or pbo,d, Pbbo9f, to establish claim to the M laSSdf lIgSf aI, a5oye described. before inc '1y Co,ni,. ,1tu IIlerk In, Of Polk County at Mena GooslTy Hr 1913. f'' uay or May,
 G6lalmant names as Witnesses. panel C. Cook. Reuben parlor os of Tflne2la' Arkansas; Isaac BIanioTD' Ian T' 3l Athens: Arkansas: lanes ,''0EI' IT blanton;, of Hartley. Arkans,a.rsS r. c,ou H. G; Friedheim Resisier 9Ttaf,T1Flrst .l, Pub. Apr. i6. TUE 'S'er' Last Pub. May
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
HIS INCOME TAX TWO MILLION
John D. Rockefeller Must Pay Large
 sum if Bill Goes Through.

New York, April S.-John D. Rockefeller will have to contribute two million dollars year to the support of the government under the new income tax bill if it is en- acted into law. Wall Street fig ured up the incomes and estimated the tax that will have to be paid by many of the multi-millonaires yesterday as follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

The salary or other perquisites that go with the office of Mayor of Vian, Ok, are not stated in the ac- count, but they must be consider ably more than in Mena to cause a defeated candidate to take his own life when he lost them. There are a good many men here who would consider most any eXpedient to avoid the job that goes with the mayors office.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
To Get the Spirit.

Now I want something in your happiest vein,' said the editor.
 Better pay me in advance, then" declared the poet.-Washington Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Charles Kirkland returned Friday from a weeks hunting trip in the mouptains about 20 miles north of Mena. They report an extra big bag of game, including three fine turkeys.
 Mayor T. R. Jones has returned from Hot Springs, where he spent a couple of day with his son Will. who now Is thought to be recover ing from a serious illness resulting from an injury 10 an arm, received some months ago.
 J. B. Edwards of Hatton was in Mena Thursday. He is giving his time to raising live stock and gen. eral farming, but has 30 acres of peaches and says he believes he will get a good crop. Last year he ship ped three cars of the fruit.
 Mr and Mrs. Charles Golf of Gill; ham, G. G. Golf of Wickes. Miss Mi ma Golf and Miss Macey Norris of Cove returned to their homes Thursday after attending the fun eral Wednesday of little Spencer Wade Golf, son of MT. and Mrs. R.. Golf.
 Peter Millfelt, with wife and seven children, has arrived in Mena from Enid, Ok, and expects to re- main at least for the summer. Mir. Millfelt was patient of Dr. w. B. Crawford at Vinita, and it was through Dr. Crawford that he came to Mena.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Roach and daughter Nellamena, who have spent several weeks in Texas and Cali fornia on account of Mir. Roach's health returned home Sunday night from Longbeach, Cal. MT. Roach is still using crutches, but his gen. Ieral health is much improved.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

Mayor T. R. Jones last night for the last time called the city council to order. Aldermen pres ent were Robert Watkins, Davis and Harrison. After a few bills had been approved and allowed and the bond of C. G. Raff, waterworks su- perintendent, for Sl000 had been approved. Mayor Jones expressed hearty appreciation for the aid and co-0peration extended him in the past two years by all the members of the council, administered the oath of office 10 his successor, and, together with Alderman Watkins. retired.
 Mayor Scoggin, on accepting the gaVel. stated that he never before had been mayor and might not un- derstand all his duties, but readily administered the oath of office to the new aldermen, Leslie Moseley and J. G. Jackson. W. L. Parker. reelected, was not present, being kept at home by sickness in his | family.
 Salary Reduction Annulled.
 With the council in working or der, Mayor Scoggin brought up the resolution adopted at the last reg ular meeting of the old council by which the salaries of police judge and treasurer were cut from S480 | and S2I0 tO S30O and StS0 reSnec- lively, per year.
 The legality of this action was questioned by the mayor on the grounds that the salaries were set by ordinance and could not, there fore, be changed by a resolution of the council. This was, on cOnsid- eratiOn, concurred in by City Attor- ney Prickett, who further ruled that the new council could proper | ly take the matter up by ordinance.
 Alderman Davis spoke for the reduction, setting forth as his grounds the claim that the smaller salaries were ample to pay for the actual service rendered the city by the two officers and that it was necessary for the city to ecOnomize in it's expenditures wherever pos sible. Alderman Jackson cOncurred in the necessity of economy, but was opposed to doing so by taking the few dollars from the salaries of the offices under consideration.
 The ordinance was placed on first reading and the roll call resulted as follows: Yes-Robert, Davis. No I-MOseley, Harrison. Jackson.
 The ordinance was declared de- feated, the salaries to remain as heretofore. The saving proposed was S2l0 per year. The reduction of the salary of police judge was considered by the council two years ago but was not made for political reasons.
 To Govern Hours of Saloons.
 A proposed ordinance then was read requiring the saloons to close at 10 D. m. and remain closed un- til i a. m., with penalties of from S5 to S25 for violation. II was stat ed that this law was desired par ticularly by two of the four sa- looms, and also that it was intended that the opening time should be , a. m. instead of i. The city attor- ney called attention to a defect in the ordinance as drawn, and on motion of Harrison, seconded by MOseley, it was unanimously voted to lay it over for correction and action at the next meeting. one week hence
 An ordinance to confne pool halls, bowling alleys, etc, to the same hours was put through the same course.
 New Health Regulations.
 Dr. w. P. Parks, president of the board of health, rendered his res ignation and called attention to the new law which requires the ap- pointment of board of health of
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
ABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
 capital stock paid in s50O000 Surplus fund S0OO000 u ndlNided profits, less expenses
 and taxes paid 4,&7@ National Bank notes outstanding 5OOO0W pue to State and Private Banks
 and Bankers 8.7i0F individual deposits subject to
 check tOA ql6 & Demand certificates of denostt S7,2g5 a6 Certified cheeks l0oo Cashiers Cheeks Outstanding ll0M fostal Savings Deposits t,991ss Reserved for Taxes lo3l 0l Total sS06,sioes
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

RESOURCES, Loans and Discounts sI7O.7l6S OVerdTafts, secured and unsecured 0i .S. Bonds to secure circulation 5O,OOO@ other bonds to secure postal savings 10000 Bonds, securities, etc. 9SH Banking house, furniture an6nx.
 lures Is.pi 4s other real estate owned 5S0 CO
 serve agents1 ' ''''' " l2,gsa Due from State and private Banks
 and Bankers Trust Companies
 and Savings Banks, bOO0W Due from approved reserve agents 2l,2 S Cheeks and other cash items R5u Notes Of other National Banks 1.570W rfacuonal paper currency, nickels
 and cents 5S 70 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank. viz. Specie SII Q55 sh Legal-tender notes 10000 l2.a2 S Redemption fund with [. $. Treas urer l6 per cent Of clrculation) 2,jO0W % Total ss06Si00S
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The Tariff Bill.

Congress is now tackling the tar if in special session, and it is be- lieved that this bill will be through the House and Senate in a much shorter time than the tariff bills have taken Tn previous years. The Republican opposition has stated that they do not expect to fillibus- ter or in any way consume time, ex- cept as to express their views on the various subjects. The country has been well assured that the tar if will not seriously disturb busi- ness of the country and the busi- ness men seem fully satisfied with this assurance, for manufacturing and commerce are both going at top notch speed.
 Income Tax.
 It is believed that when the tariff becomes law it will contain a tax on incomes of probably i per cent on all incomes ranging from three to five thousand dollars; 2 per cent on those from five to ten thousand, and per cent on those from ten to one hundred thousand, and i per
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
No. TI6S REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
RESOURCES,

At Mena, in the State of Arkansas, at the
 close of business, pril 4th, 1913.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
Aldermen.

First Ward-R. Harrison, Leslie MOSeIey.
 Second Ward-I. NJ. Davis, J. G.. Jackson.
 Third Ward-Joseph Robert w.. L. Parker.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

Country Hams and Bacon at Thacker Bros. dwft
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
For Salc-White Leghorn oces 6

For saic-White Leghorn eggs. si per 10, S5 per iOO $50 per 1000
 These prices are only good for 60 days, as l expect 10 advance thp price at that time. have a limited number nh Of White Wyandotte eggs at S2'5O per t5. Cali and see T7 mv SOCK at i2Oi s. fifth St. Mena. or phone 28S. C. L. Leaton. 23-l3-tm
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
A Nice Home.

If it's a nice home you want, ad- dress P. O. box 492, Mena. 26-i5tf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10

ror sale-6-r. cottage. cor. 9th and
 NognoIia. F. A. Deseve.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
THE OLD GO OUT
 THE NEW STEP IN \. H. ScOggin Succeeds T. R. Jones as Mayor and With Other 0f-
 liciaIS Takes Up Duties
 Salary Reduction Annulled.
CITY OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Mayor-A. H. Scoggin. Police Judge-L. N. Burnett. Treasurer, ?. C. Rogers. Clerk-D. NJ. Townsend. AtIOrneX-M. Prickett.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-10
New Health Regulations.

Dr. w. P. Parks, president of the board of health, rendered his res ignation and called attention to the new law which requires the ap- pointment of board of health of
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-14

Washing D. c., April r. The date al which sugar will be admitted into thc UniIrd StaIrs free under the Underwood admin lstration tariff. just introduced in congress, is 1916.
 A. bitter fight was made on the tobacco schedule by those np- posed tu the cut in sugar and they hoped tO force the tariff down on tobacco in order to play even vii h the Democratic majority for it's acl lion towards the Louisiana in- dustry
 A bitter fight is expected be- tween the southern members of the party and il is expected lhat the next campaign will show a marked decrease in the DeorraIic vote of The solid south.
 nderWund says he iS mol afraid
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-14
HAVE HOT TIME
 CHICAGO CAFES
Mayor Orders Two Places Closed and Issues Warning to the
 Balance.

Chicago, April i.--Mayor Car ter Harrison revoked the license of MaXins and Jones cafes and has warned others that no more indecent songs and dances are to hc tolerated.
 It has been reported to the pO- lice that the dances inuulged in by the frequenters of the MaXins and Jones cafes were beyond descrip- ton. Women from the under world would dance the new fancy irotS with not enough covering iu hide a fly, and some of he wit nrSseS say that there was no flies on the dance either.
 No restrictions were placed on thr frequcntrrs of tn" cafes and ulany girls of l5 and l6 years were to be seen nightly at the tables and later would leave in taXicabS for frrr-for-all hotels.
 The Investigations of the O'fla- "a committee has caused Inc may ar to order the police to stop the indecent songs and dances at the rafes. and he threatens to close all who do not obey In" laws.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-14
ANT|-SUFFRACETTES
 ARE ORGANIZED
Declare Present Agitation Injur- ing the Home, Which is +.,
 Basis of Civilization.

New York. April i.-Thc anti sutfragists of this town have or ganiZed and will start a campaign to discredit the suffragists who have been playing to the gallery by their big walks and efforts to get newspaper nOtOriety.
 The new organization is com posed of women who claim that the proper place for Inc woman is her home and that she has more influence on the coming generation by her decent manage ment of home affairs than by Not- ing.
 The fulln'aI ion of he ri\illIa- tlun of the country is the home, they assert and women who al tend tO home affairs have a much greater influence in moulding public opinion than those who en chasing about the country ask ing for the vote.
 They further assert that the present discomfort aroused by sOcalled Suffragtttr> is materially injurinG the home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-14
ANARCHIST ATTEMPTS KILL
 KING ALFONSO OF SPAIN
GRABS sR,DLE HORSE KING RIDES BUT ALFONSO DRIVES SPURS INTO ANIMAL, WHICH REARs AND RECEIVES THE
 SHOT INTENDED FOR HM-ANARcHlsT ARRESTED.

would have lynrhrd h" w"uld-br assassin. As il was he was very roughly handled. The king re mainrd calm during he entire prucechingS and directed the np- rration~ of tn" troops upon their arrival.
 Upon h return tu the palace he received a great ovation, the crowd shout ing. "t;uu save the king" and singing the national anthem.
 This is the third attempt to as assinalr King Alfonso. The first was upon his return from his wedding. when an anarchist threw a bomb. narrowly missing the carriage in which the king and queen were riding and killing the horses drawing the coach and several ni their riders.