The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-05
a Jfablr Co Date
Wherein Is Told the Story of q Strange One That Cometh Out
 of the Northland.
By R. U. on.l
. FccIeSiastes. Chapter |.

His appearance was not as tDaF ol other. men, for his stature was short and his eyes were bent upon the ground as tho he hunted for that which was lost. He toiled not, neither did he spin, but reflected much upon the wherewithal to feed himself. saying "A prophet IS not without honor save in his own country and among his own people. I will arise and go into the South where the people knoweth but lit tie and are easily duped. l will se- cure to myself an office as did my fathers in the days of reconstruc- tion: I will bring unto myself much glory and honor for. verily, the peo- pie of the South are great fools and they will hearken to my sayings and unto my teaching will they give ear"
 So he straightway packed all of his belongings into knapsack and taketh his departure for the South and cometh even unto Ark into a part thereof where the Hamites were numerous. Here he setteth himself up a print shop and launch- eth forth as a prophet and lawgiv- CT. He counseleth with himself as to the weaknesses of the people. Saith he: T will humor their re- ligious prejudices: l will make war upon their religious enemies for thereby will get myself into their good graces and they will patronize my print shop and anon give unto me an office"
 But alasl oh vain manl So thin was his veneer that the Hamites re- pudiateth his leadership and the white man giveth him the c. B. So 1t happeneth that he again packeth his knapsack and journeyeth to the land of Polk, for there saith he surely the people are unlearned and pant for a leader and lawgiver
 So he setteth himself down in the town whereunto he came and straightway beginneth to educate the people thereof, saying T am of your religion and have ever been of your politics. l am a mighty man and wise. Give me. I pray you, an office that I may support myself whilst l impart unto you my wis dom and tell you of all the things whatsoever you should do.'
 And moreover it happened that the rulers and those in the high place hearkened to his cry for of- flee and straightway he receiveth a commission. Then saith he. Surely my wisdom and judgment is great for verify if had soiourned in the land of my fathers and adhered to the religion and politics WhereuntC was born, this good fortune would not have come upon me and this great glory would not have had"
 So he huggeth himself much and patteth himself upon the back saying. Surely this is but the be- ginning wherin shall be much ex- alted even to the high places among men,"
 These reflections giveth him much ambition and filleth him with conceit so that he dabbleth much in politics and with the affairs of other men he meddleth insomuch that he loseth his commission and is humbled even unto dust of the earth. He waileth and mourneth his downfall and circulateth many petitions but of no avail.
 But 1t came to pass at this time that the Mammonites were in great straits and were sorely distressed An enemy had entered their strong hold and they were being driven from the fleshpots and from the cotfers their hands were being talk en away. These same Mammonites
 having heard of this scribe and how he was mighty with the pen, con- eth unto him by the night saying
 We are sorely in need of defen- der and of a print shop that will serve us We are in need for an en- emy hath entered our long secured stronghold and our misdeeds are be- Ing made known and our iniduities are being found out. Lend us. we pray thee thy skill as a scribe, and We will tell unto thee the things that thou shalt say and publish un- to the people in our defense and we will heap unto thee much rich es. Bring thy print press and come unto the city that we will shew thee, and do all things whatsoever We shall tell thee and great shall be thy reward
 So he harkeneth unto their words and to their counsel he giveth ear and straight way entereth into their city and taketh his shop.
 The Mammonites maketh ont his subscription list and payeth him for the same and saith; Go to- make our defense before the people and smlte our enemy with much criti- clsm and abuse and We will reward thee greatly"
 :, So Il happened that he showeth the, people that the Mammonites had ruled them wisely and well. and tnat thelr taxes had been carefully guarded and wisely expended and that no grafter or boodler had ever squandered cent thereof. and tnat to depart from the ways of the Malnlnonltes was ruinous fo the iand and that any change from the ways Wherewith they had been ruled was saerilege and an abom- lnation, and moreover he showeth further to the people that every soul that followeth not after the Mooser.
 Likewise he howleth of the news paper trust and whatsoever thing the Mammonites commanded him that told he unto the people. And II came to pass that the Mammon- i.es were, much pleased with all of thnls and they say among themselves surely such faithfulness is de- serving of much reward. Let us secure unto this. our friend. the county printing, for in this there is nuch ,.uch gam. Sc he printeth the de-