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The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
TIE GOOD. DOLLARS.

It is not unusual for a subscriber to a paper to feel perfectly easy over a dollar or two that he owes on subscription. He knows he in- tends to pay it. and is sure the newspaper man knows it is good, and he sometimes almost feels that reflection is cast on his integrity if a request for the money that is due is received. But any such sub scriber should keep in mind that no amount of such good" dollars will buy a pound of paper or ink, or pay a printer. It is only the dol- lars that are in hand available for use, that are really good enough to pay the bills. That's the kind that keep the wheels turning.
 Bring in that good dollar, Mir. Subscriber
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Scores the Strike Settlement.

H. N. Pope. president of the Texas Farmers Union. has given out the following statement commenting on the eight-hour law passed by Con- gress Saturday:
 The people of this nation have during the past week passed thru the most humiliating experience this government has ever endured. A few union labor leaders have stood at the portals of congress de- manding that government give them ransom or they would wreck society. This nation instead of meeting tine situation braveiy, has delivered the goods in fear and trembling.
 Our American congress has stood within the shadows of the Goddess of Justice and voted an in crease in wages to four hundred thousand trainmen who are the highest paid laborers in the world and never at any time mentioned the three hundred and fifty thous- and track men who are perhaps the poorest paid workmen in the world and who must subsist almost wholly upon the crumbs that the lrainmen leave upon the table.
 When cotton was selling for six cents per pound two years ago and poverty stalked over this South land causing greater financial loss to the Southern plowman than the freeing of the slaves, Congress con- fessed inability to cope with the situation and stepped aside, letting this awful burden fall upon the backs of the tillers of the soil. The organized farmers plead with con- press for relief but we were told that it would not be constitutional for government to undertake to fix the price of cotton or to advance money on cotton in storage and that Congress was a slow moving body and could not meet emergencies"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
MADERO's FATHER IS DEAD.
Wealthy Mexican Fled to New York
 After sons Assassination.

New York, Sept. 4.-Franciseo Madero. father Of the late presi- dent Madero of Mexico and one of the largest land and mine owners in that country, was found dead in his bed at his home here today from heart disease. He was e years old.
 Mir. Madero fled to this city after the assassination of his two sons, Francisco. jr.. then president of Mexico. and Gustavo, in February, 1913. The family estates, said to have been valued at 6 million dol lars, including large holdings of land in Northern Mexico. were con- ilseated by the Huerta government but three weeks ago the Carranza government informed Mr. Madero that his property would be restored to him. Julio Madero. a son, is in Mexico arranging transfer of the estates.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
A BLOW TO ARBITRATION.

From The Kansas City Star
 On the insistence of the President, almest without debate. Congress has voted to increase the wages of a group of railway employees.
 Possibly wages should have been increased. The Star doesn't know But neither does Congress. The Star does know that such legisla- tion could not possibly have heen obtained except in a campaign year It Is humlliating spectacle
 By insisting on this law and not at the same time on an arbitration measure. Mir Wilson is simply in vitine other groups to apply for sim liar legislative help He is encOur- aging them to discard arbitration and to bring sufficient pressure on a yielding president Co get results.
 Arbitration Of labor disputes is .of tremendous importance. h the long run its only alternative is war. The Presidents action is the most serious setback the eause of arbitra- tion has received in yea1s.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
The Old Time Potpie.

From the Ohio State Journal
 Here is a little paragraph from the Bentztown bard's vagaries:
 Aunt Petunia says she has never failed to turn a mans grouch into a good humor with a potpie.N
 We believe every word of that. The old time potpie had divine mission It made the soul glad. But we seldom see those potpies in these degenerate days. Then they came to the table in a great pan, covered with a rich brown crust, but oh, what richness when you cut into the chicken and dough on the inside. Don't object to that word dough. for it was the incar- nation of the glory of the chicken. There never was such combination of goodness since Columbus dis coyeed America.
 We haven't seen such a potpie for thirty years. Fashion has changed it into a pastry dish and left out the huge chunks and slabs of unctuous dough, in which the appetite gloried without limit It made a whole meal. With potpie, one cared nothing for entrees. sal ads or desserts. Such a potpie made these things tasteess and in- significant. Oh. for another one of the hoyhood happy days p0tpies ]
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
MEXICAN PEACE
 IN NEAR FUTURE
Mexican Conferees to Conference for Settlement of Border Trou--
 bIes Pass Thru Texarkana--Ihe Mexican Crops Are Fine.
From The Texarkanian.

From The Texarkanian. | senors Ing. I. Bonillas, subsecTe- tario de communications y Obgas pubieas Mexico; and Alberto j. pani were the Mexican cOmmis- sioners, who with their families and attendants. are on their way to New York City to attend the preliminary conference September 4, between the American and Mexican commits sioners to decide the place for hold ing the conference.
 Senor Bonillas granted the Tex arkanian reporter an interview for few moments while the train was being changed and transferred to the Iron Mountain railway for the trip north, and, in charming En- glish told of conditions in Mexico, some of the primitive causes of the revolutions which have placed Ven- eustiano Carranza at the head of the government in the southern Pepub- lie, crop conditions and the hopes of the people, together with the aims the present administration has for the betterment of the Mexican people.
 Mexico has been blessed with abundant rains all over the coun- try" said Senor Bonilas enthusi- astically. "and crops, especially of corn and beans. are wonderful. Fruits of all kinds are in abundance. and, with the prospects at pres ent, there will be enough food raised this year to last the people two years even if there should be no more raised in that time. Every one is encouraged.
 Asked as to government affairs, elections, appointments, etc. the commissioner was equally enthusi- astic.
 Government is now on a sound basis" he declared. The people now understand and have cOnfi- dence. The presidential election will be held next year, but before that event there must be the state elections, and delegates will be elected to the constitutional con- vention, at which notifications of the present one will be passed upon. These latter are the ones inaugur- ated by the present government. and if they are deemed advisable they will be made. Reforms are needed in the constitution.
 After this important task has been concluded continued Senor Bonilas, will come the presiden- tial election and the judicial and legal departments of the govern ment adjusted. just as obtains in the United States
 What will be the opportunities offered for the benefit of the poor people of Mexico, those who may desire to become land owners. to have their own farmsteads?" ques- toned the reporter.
 "Oh. that is where the present ad- ministration expects to perform a great service to the people, assert ed the commissioner. "Fhe masses in Mexico are to have assistance in securing homes and lands Mexico will never go back to the old-con- ditions, There will be successful assistance to the poor people.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
FACTS FROM FREEDOM.

Wm. Patton and Issac Saurbaugh were trading in Mena Tuesday.
 Cam Turner and family have re- turned from Kansas. and have bought the E. W. Carr property These returning wanderers encour- age us to rather bear those ills We have. than fly to others that we know not of. ?
 The following have been sick at some time during the past week 1. Ollie Chamblin. Margaret Fox, J.. R. Turner, Mrs. Stout, Isaac Saur- baugh and son Maurice and Mrs. Saurbaugh.
 The box supper at Center Point school house last Friday night was a success beyond our expectations. Miss Kittie Addison of Rocky won the prize as prettiest girl A sum little above twenty-four dollars was raised for Prof. Hicks, the singing teacher.
 Primrose
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
- - DENVER GETS NEW LIFE.
Prosperity Has Followed in the
 Wake of Prohibition.

Denver, Col, Sept 2.-They are strewing mighty few floral offerings over the grave of the late lamented J. Bareycorn, deceased. in Colorado these daysl
 In fact. it must be real humiliat- ing to the friends of the late ]. B., after all the fuss and doleful pre- dictions that were made before his departure. how quickly the people of Denver and Colorado are forget ting him. Prohibition is here. It is here to stay and the people are be- ginning to quit talking about it. They are taking it as an accepted condition.
 The i76 saloons that operated in Denver have been closed eight months. A visitor to Denver ex- pected to hear on every side lamen- tations over the days that were gone. He expected to hear the peo- pie of Denver debating and discuss ing how prohibition was working out. But he heard not a word about It. until he asked. The people of Denver, city of T. million, are go- ing about their business, enjoying peace and prosperity and don't see anything particular to say about it. Booze is a dead issue now.
 Prosperity Followed in Wake.
 Here are a few of the reasons:
 The grass crop. which used to flourish in the streets of Denver, has been total failure.
 Bank deposits have gone up near ly million dollars. about an aver age ol a million a month since pro- hibltion came.
 Business houses report collections better than ever before in the his |tefS of the city.
 Banks report a large increase in the number of savings deposits
 Crime has shown a big falling off. drunkenness more than 90 per een1.
 The courts show marked de- crease in divorce ca5es.
 The laundrles report q large ln- crease m business, showing that families that used to do their own washing now send 1t to the laundry. One laundry has 100 new patrons alone.
 The number of prisoners in the state nenltentiary has decreased to such ar extent that the warden will close one of the cell houses on Octo- Der |
 The number of prisoners in the county iail has fallen of near one
 The storerooms. formerly occu- pied by saloons, are rapidly filling un with other kinds of business
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
\ Great Man Gone.

From The Fort Smith Times Record
 The death of former Gov. John p. st. John of Kansas is a matter of national importance. Governor St. John gave his life for the prohibi- ton cause He endured eontumely and shame but he forced the nation to take notice He raised his voice for prohibition when God himself seemed dumb. Thro all the twenty years he continued Co fight for his principles Gradually the temper ance forces increased. They came Co his side one by one until he found himself hOnored as few men are in the last years Of his life
 Governor St John was a great fighter He never asked assistance. never ceased his activities. Three years ago he came to uhat looked like deaths door and was told that he must enter in He rebelled, say ing that his work was not vet done. Sure enough he did recover and made many speeches for his beloved cause thereafter. He served bis state and nation well anG his long life ended in a flaze of triumph.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
SCHOOL FUND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.


 According to the figures compiled by the State Board of Education the apportionment of the general school fund for this year gives S2.03 for each child of school age, the total enumeration being 647S6i, a de- crease of 1928 compared with 1915. Polk county, with school popula- tion of 6,06l receives $i2,30992. and in addition SS39.35 from the Forest Reserve funds. According to reports from Little Rock. the enumeration decrease is more than accounted for in that city. where it is possible there has been a systematic pading in order to secure the extra money.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07

homo demonstration agent are the only two employees of the county that work for the farmers all the time and the state and nation will pay one-t third the salary. Every county in Arkansas should have ahese two valuable agents Farm CTS who believe in the agent idea should let their views be known and emphatically too Farmers in polkcounty shouldswf7te toH sAiF c W. Watson, State Agent, trttte Rock, for information.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
NEWSPAPER WOMAN WEEDS.
Mrs. Maude s. Johnston Active in l Arkansas Press Association.
Fort smith Times Record

From The Fort smith Times Record.
 Mrs. Maude S. Johnston and George $. Dunnan of Hartford planned a surprise for their friends when they came Go Fort Smith Sat- urday and were quietly married
 :, me bride IS the editor of the hartford Observer and was one of the most enthusiastic representa- tiNes Of the press at the convention or newspaper editors and publishers at Iexarkana early in the summer
 MT. and Mrs Dunnan will receive congratulations from scores of friends all over the county and state where they are well known and popular ''N V II
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
War Not Over Yet

From The Fort Smith Tines Record.
 Fourteen nations are engaged in the great European war and the end is not yet. Spain is likely 10 get in and Greece is almost certain to do so. The drives the allies are mak- ing. push the Germans nearer and nearer their own territory, but 1t must not be forgotten that not a battle has been fought on German soil. After they are driven back to flaelrQzkTi land there is still the last stand that Is more desperate than aD Unfortunately the war is not oter yet. Aa
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
- ARKANSAS HAD AN ADVANTAGE
Proposed Nitrate Plant Site Is on
 Government Land.

Little Rock, Sept 1.-The atten- ton of the promoters has been called to the fact that the site upon which it is proposed that the gov ernment should locate its S20,000,000 nitrate plant, at Cedar Glades west oi Hot Springs, is on the United States forest reserve. Being gov ernment property will greatly sim plify the problem. and gives the promoters additional arguments in favor of the selection of the upper Uuachlta site. An enthusiastic con- Ventlon of representative from a number of Arkansas cities was held at Philadelphia yesterday to boost the nrOiect
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Warninn Order.
[ Polk

In the Chancery Court of fV'A
 County, Arkansas--No. 3so 4H- Frank D. Hansen, plaintiff, Vs' h'
 lian w. Hansen, defendant,
 The defendant Lillian W nailson is warned to appear in tlls eou,, ,ss within thirty days and answer r, n complaint of the plaintiff. frahS v Hansen. of
 Witness my hand and the sea g said court this i6th day of Auso'' 1916.
 Freeman L. Johnson ClefA' ist pub. Sept. :. 1916. Last pub. Sept. 2S.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
SIGNS 1000 DOCUMENTS.
PreSident Wilson Has Busy Day Re-
 fore LeaVinq Washinaton

Washington, Sept. 2. Before ieaylng for Shadow Lawn. N. I yes terday President Wilson siSnea more more than LOGO bills. commissions
 plaraohs ld1 and executive papers. which itdu lldu accumulated during the lasf ttree weeks while he was devoting road strike. ''''Du ;" "ii-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
MAY AFFECT RIGHTS OF U. s.
Fear Crisis Between Japan and
 China Threatens Trouble.

Washington. Sept. 5.-A close watch. is maintained by diplomatic officials here over the newly threat ened crisis between Japan and Chi ma. growing out of the recent clash iof troops of the two nations, al 'Cheng Chiatun- M
 Fear is felt that the rights of the United States may be affected m view Of the reports that Japan has made other demands upon Cnina and seeFetA negotiations threaten Chinese rule thruout Inner Mon- .go1ia.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
:. REOPENING MENA GALLERY.

We are preparing to reopen the Mena Photograph Gallery in iss phnning building on Mena street beginning Monday, September ii All who come with orders iQG photographs during the first veeE will receive three extra pictures free. Come and see us.
 Davis Bros, PhotoerapheE Adv. 36 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Criminal Happiness.
oln AnsWers. London.

From Answers. London.
 Only the Scot can really obcerye the scottish Sunday in all it's sever lty. But occasionally a visitor is taken to task by come more than ordlnarlly strict Sabbatarian There was the tourist who was leaving his hotel in Glasgow one fine Sunday morning and encountered the re- proving glance of police consta- ble.
 Hey said the officer. with a warning shake of the head we had better hae a care what we're dae- ing"
 MeF said the astonished tourist. Why l dldnt know l was doing anything. What's the matter a
 We're maybe no dom. anything. observed the constable solemnly but we're looking as happy d tho it were no the SaHbath.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
s31,S75,O0O SUBSCRIBED.
To Fifth German War Loan, Says
 Wireless From Berlin.

Berlin. via Sayville, Sept. 2-A total of s3i ,375,000 already has been to the fifth German war loan. as follows: The City of Bel- lin. Si5,000.000: kr1pps, Si0000eel; Electric Company, s25G- GOO: Continental Gutta Percha Con- pany of Hanover, Si ,375,000 and BO, chum Corporation for Mining and Steel &2-h00. .000.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
County Superintendent.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w HOMER pIGG as candidate for reelection to the office of County Superintendent of Public Schools. subject to the will of the voters at the general election, November T. 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
RUIN TOR THE NEWSPAPERS.

New York. Aug. 30.--A large num- her of daily newspapers in the Unit ed. States will be forced to suspend publication if a railroad strike was 10 continue for two weeks. Lincoln Palmer. manager. Of the American Publishers sAaseoiation. declared ioday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
WANTS OVERDUE TAXEs PAID.
Governor Appoints Special Attorneys
 t0 Sue k. C. X NJ. Ky Co.
Special to The Star

NFtNIdI 70 The Star
 Little Rock, Aug. 29.-The gover- nor has appointed w. A. Dickson and Troy Pace as special attorneys to prosecute claims for overdue taxes against the Kansas City X Memphis Hallway Company. The law provides that their commission shall not ex- leeted.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Road Overseer.

The Star is authorized to announce
 TOM GILLIAN as a candidate for the office of Road Overseer of Fulton township. sub ject to the action of the voters at the election November !. 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Cottnn Weioher.

JOttOn Wel1htr. The Star is authorized to an- nounce -
 ]. B. WALSTON, JR. of Shady. as a candidate for the office of Cotton Weigher, subect to the action of the voters at the Mo- vember election.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
4O- Acre Farm for Sale.

40-aere farm miles south of Board Camp, near good school Cheap for cash. Address w R. Buchanan, Board Camp. Ark 36-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Homes Wanted for Two Little Rovs

The county has in charge twa boys, ages 3 and 5, for which homes are wanted 4. K. Wear. AdVaou County Judge.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07

Newest Map of Polk County Shows Government Lands-On Sale as Stsr 0ffice-s0 Centa
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
J. A. RICKART, Market Correspondent,
SHEEPMEN HANDICAPPED
 BADLY BY WET RANGES

Arrivals from Williamson valley on Wednesday reported that the drive of the Howard Sheep Company south from Ash Fork, of 16,500 head of sheep, had come to a standstill, and unless they are able to proceed it is quite probable heavy losses will re- suit. The three camp wagons mired in the muddy road to such a depth that they could not be extradicated by all horses being hitched to single rig. It was then decided to go into camp, and await the clearing up of weather, which has not taken place. Road conditions in that section are said to be the worst ever known, and all kinds of traffic is at complete standstill. Range riding has also been abandoned as the country is reported to be unsafe for this purpose.-Pres- colt Journal Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
SEC. HOUSTON TELLS HOW
 MANY HEAD IN AND OUT

Secretary Houston's authorization for the New Mexico and Arizona for ests for the season of 1916 is 419,850 head of cattle and horses, 925,150 head of sheep and goats and 3,S25 head of swine, as against 421 ,000 head of cattle and horses, 931 ,000 head of sheep and goats and $500 head of swine for the grazing season of 1915.
 The authorization for 1916 is for 1,150 head of cattle and horses and 5,S50 head of sheep and goats less than for 1915, and the authorization for swine is 475 head more than for 1915.
 By states the authorization for 1916 is: For New Mexico, 138,850 head of cattle and horses, 530,300 head of sheep and goats, and 2,235 head of swine; for Arizona, 2S1 ,000 head of cattle and horses, 394,850 head of sheep and goats, and 1,5O00 head of swine.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
PANHANDLE CATTEMEN
 ID MEET AT ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque, Feb. 2.-An import ant meeting of the cattlemen of the west and southwest will be held in this city on March z, 8 and 9th when the annual convention of the Pan handle < Southwestern Cattlemen's Association will be held. The Com mercial Club of this city is making great preparations for the entertain ment and accommodations of the visit ors with S6OO0 available for the work. It is expected that 5000 outsiders will be in attendance, including bankers from every section, buyers, commits sion men and brokers. Some big deals are looked for in cattle and lands.
 This will be the fifteenth meeting of the Panhandle association. The organization has grown steadily until it is now one of the most important live stock associations in the country. The membership extends from Texas into New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona and Colorado.
 As protective association it is an entire success. Its members have furnished to them for small yearly fee detective supervision and inspec- tion. Many indictments and convic- tions are secured every year against cattle thieves by the association, the detective organizations of which is at the command of every member.
 Albuquerque plans to show the cat tlemen the time of their lives. One of the big features of the convention will be the fight for the next place of meeting It is understood that Am arillo, Fort Worth and Oklahoma City will send special train loads of boost CTS in an effort to secure the 1917 meeting for their respective cities.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
Will Pay Guard to Drill

The paying of the enlisted men in the national guard organization is de signed primarily as a. method of stim- ulating attendance at company drills and reserve is attached to the officer in the specifications that the guards men must be present at 75 per cent of the drills each quarter in order to se- cure the allowance. It is hoped that by this arrangement the money ex- pended for pay to the militiamen will insure their thorough training as sol diers during the term of their enlist ment.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
Now Feels Entirely. We'll

Those who have backache, rheuma- tism, stiff and swollen joints or other symptoms of kidney trouble will be interested in a statement from A. H. Francis, Zenith, Kas., who writes: "I had severe pain in my back and could hardly move. tried several remedies with no results. I took about two-thirds of a soc box of Foley Kid ney Pills and now feel entirely we'll" Middle-aged and older men and women whose kidneys are weakened find these safe pills give relief from sleep-disturbing bladder ailments. Will Marian Pharmacy.-Advertise- ment.