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The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY.
Stones of Venice-Ruskin. Shelley's poetical Works.

stones Of Nenlce-HuSkIn. Shelley's Poetical Works. Enoch Crane-Hopkinson Smith. With Americans, Past and Present --J. J. Jusserand
 X Diplomats Wife in Mexico Mrs Nelson 0'Shaughnessy.
 Portraits of Women-Gomaliel Bradford.
 John Bogardus George Agnew Chamberlain.
 The Harim and the purdah-E Eliz- abeth Cooper.
 Bent i'wig-Cantleld Fisher. David penstephen Richard pryce. Life and Gabriella- Ellen Glas- gow.
 Just David Eleanor Porter. Fortunes of Garin--Mary John ston.
 Jan-A J. Dawson.
 plosher's Mead Cameron Macken- zie.
 Self Reliance Dorothy Garfield Fisher.
 Squirrel Cage-Dorothy Garfield Fisher.
 Come Out of the Kitchen Alice Duer Miller.
 Straight Down the Crooked Lane Bertha Runkle
 Bonnie May-Loais Dodge. Heart of Rachel Kathleen Norris.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
FLOUR MILL WAS SHUT DOWN.
Freezing Weather Resulted in Brok-
 en Water Jacket on Engine.

The Mena Flour Mill was out of commission "Wednesday and part of Thursday on account of break down caused by the freezing of the water in the water jacket of the big oil engine. The damage was re- paired by Thursday afternoon, and the mill had to do some running overtime to make up for lost time. Mir. Cooking, the manager of the mill reports that he is unable to supply the demand for meal, and he finds it difficult for him to get enough wheat to meet the demand for -four Another year, unless the production of wheat is largely in- creased in this county, he will find 1t necessary to ship in wheat to keep the mill going.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Won Suit for s2.5O.

Justice of the Peace l.. N. Burnett and a jury composed of J. H. Long, H. W. Roberts, H. E. Manning, c. l.. Baker, and John Chambers were en- gagged Friday afternoon in the trial Of the case of George pettitt vs. w. E. Holt. The suit was brought to recover damages for failure to properly cultivate certain leased lands under a rental contract be- tween the piaintiff and the defend ant. H. H. Thomas appeared for the plaintiff and Minor pipkin for the defendant. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff iii the amount of $2.50.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
 TEACHERS WILL MEET IN MENA
Former Plans to Hold Session al
 Vandcrvoort Are Changed.

The plan Of holding the semi-an- nual meeting of the Polk County Ed ucational Association in Wander yoort has been given up, so County Superintendent w. Homer pigg an nounces, and instead the meeting will be held in Mena The dates will be December 8 and 3, and ar engagements are being made by the Mena teachers and citizens to en- tertain the visiting teachers on that occasion.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
WILSON GETS MORE
 VOTES IN CALF. COUNT.
Net Gain 532-Tangle in One Pre- cinct in Los Angeles--Hughes Has Narrow Margin in
 Minnesota.

San Francisco, Nov. l7.-Oilielal returns from all but five of the 58 counties in the state were tabulated to the United Press today. Official confirmation of California's vote IS under way at Sacramento under the personal supervision of Secretary Of State Jordan. These show a net gain of 532 for Wilson over his unofficial plurality.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
OATH TO WILSON ON SUNDAY.
It Is Declared There Need Be No
 Lapse in Presidents Service

Washington, Nov i6.-There will be no lapse in the service of presi- dent Wilson because of the fact that March i, 1917, inauguration day, falls on Sunday, according to an opinion reached at the State Depart ment. While it is not expected that the formal inauguration of Mir. Will son will he until Monday, March 5, he will be advised by Secretary Lansing to take the oath of office on Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
FARMER FINED $iO.
Accused of Delivering Milk to Gus
 toners in Unsanitary Wagon.

From The Texarkanian
 ". B. Wilson, a we'll known farm CT, living several miles south of the city, was fined $i0 in Arkansas po- lice court this morning after he had pleaded guilty to the charge made by the food and dairy inspection de- partment.
 The specific charge was that of hauling and delivering milk in an unsanitary wagon to customers in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Comes Home NYith Malaria.

Bart c. Sims, son of J. H. Sims, who returned Tuesday from Broken Bow, Ok, is critically ill with ma laria fever at the home of his father on South Fourth street. His condition is so alarming that other members of the family have been summoned to his bedside. He has brother and sister living in Malvern, another brother lives in Camden and still another lives in Oilton, Ok. The young man has reached the age of 30 years and is single.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
THE UNLOADED GUN AGAIN.
Rifle Discharged fiji Nursery aii;i "a I 6
 tally Wounded a Child.

Midland, Tex, Nov i6.--Ray, 6, daughter of Henry M Halff, mill lionaire ranch man, was shot and perhaps fatally injured late yester- day afternoon when 3 rifle was ac- eidently discharged by other chiI- dren in a nursery where they were playing.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
MAY TRY TO ANNUL THE
 CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Nov i7-It is rum ored in political circles that one of the first measures that will be in- troduced in the approaching session of the Legislature will be 8 bill to repeal the consolidated election law.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Governor Remits a Fine.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Nov i5.-The govern or has remitted a fine assessed against William Heard of Pulaski county, November 8, 1915, on charge of attempt to commit felony He was convicted in the municipal court of Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
..iniunctlon or No Iniunction.n 2

Baltimore, Nov. i6.-Commenting on the suits of the railroads to test the constitutionality of the Adamson Eight Hour Law, President Samuel Gompers of the American Fedora ton of Labor, today declared that the eight-hour law will go into eff feet injunction or no injunction"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Miss Era Turner to Asylum.

Drs. ?. R. Watkins and J. c. Hil- ton acted as a commission Friday to examine Miss Era Turner, living with her folks on Janssen avenue, as to her sanity, and on the report of the commission, County Judge A. F. Wear committed her to the State Hospital for the Treatment of Ner- vous Diseases. Sheriff H. w. Fin ger, accompanied by Mrs. Finger as lady attendant, conveyed her to the State Hospital Friday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Looking After Labor Conditions.

E. l. Mckinley, deputy labor com missioner of Little Rock, spent Sat- urday in Mena Investigating labor conditions. Mir. Mckinley had been in Fort Smith and other points in northwest Arkansas, so he decided to make a trip thru the western part of the state in the interest of the work of his department.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
WHITE SLAYER FREED.
He Saved the Life of the JaiIer in
 Dallas a Few Months Ago.

Fort Wirth, Nov. Because he saved the life of the Dallas taller when a negro murderer attempted to escape Sebastian Blanco, an al- legged white shaver, was released by Federal Judge Meek here today
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
AIere rollon Rrinas Hiah Price.

J M Lambert and w. F. Jackson and son, Marvin of Egger. were in Mena Thursday with cotton, the for mer with eight bales and the lat ter six They held the cotton on the street quite q while in order to get the best possible price. Mir. Lambert sold his eight bales to G. w. Petty at 1875 cents per pound, and Mr. Jackson's six bales went to R. l.. Norris at 1865 cents per pound.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Bounht . Nai,allie rronertx

Al the L0mmlssl0ner's Sale held Saturday by r L. Johnson in the case Of c. NJ Hopkins vs. c. w. Knight w F. Watkins was the suc- cessful hidder for the Knight build ing and lot at the corner of Mena street and Maple avenue, his bid being SLIGO
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Hllnhas Lost 9l.

St. Paul, Nov. i7.-Hughes lead of 535 in Minnesota was reduced 94 to- day by the official count from eight cen counties and official returns from Hennepin county.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
POLISH NOVELIST DEAD.
Author of Quo Vadis' Died at ye-
 vey, Switzerland, Thursday.

New York, Nov i6.-Henry Sien- kiewiez, the Polish novelist, and au- thor of Quo vadis,n is dead at ve- vey. Switzerland, according to cable advices received here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23
Whenever You Need Q 0eneraI Tonic
 Take urove's

The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic Is equally valuable as a General Tonic because 1t contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. II acts osi tssS ss...=cr, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up th "hs 2 System. 50 cents
The Mena weekly star., 1916-11-23

Irregular bowl movements lead Co chronic constipation and a consti- pated habit fills the system with impurities. HERBINE is a great bowel regulator. It purifies the sys- tenn. Nitilizes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition, Price 50c. Sold hy Jack son Drug X Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Princess of Monaco Only
 American Woman To Attain to Sovereign Rank

The Princess of Monaco, the only American-bo woman who ever at tained to sovereign rank, passed her fifty-eighth milestone this week. AL though long since divorced by Prince Albert, the ruler of the little princi- pality which holds the gambling hell of Monte Carlo, the Princess retains her title. Before she went to Europe, she was Miss Alice Heine of New Orr leans, and one of the reigning be11es of the Crescent City. AmeHe Milten- berger, was her mother. Miss Mil tenberger became the bride of Mich aeI Heine, 8 wealthy Jewish banker, and in February, 1858, Alice Heine was worn. She was about ten years old when her parents left New Or leans and settled in Paris. Madame Heine became a favorite at the court of Napoleon and Eugenie, but Fran co-Prussian war soon followed. Mich ael Heine helped to finance the French in that conflict. Alice Heine deve1- oped into a beautiful girl. and while still in her teens was led to the altar by the Duke of Richelieu. a descen- dant of the famous Marshal, whose father was the granddaughter of Cardi- nal Richelieu. The American-born Duchess became a favorite in Euro pean society, and was admitted to the charmed circle of royalty, numbering Queen Victoria among her friends. The Duke a man of enormous bulk, died a few years after his marriage. The couple had two children, a daugh- ter, who became the bride of a Ba- varian nob1eman, and a son, Duke de RicheIieu, who married Miss Eleanor Douglas Wise of Baltimore a few years ago. Some years after the death of the Duke the Douchess became the bride of Prince Albert of Monaco, whose own marriage to Lady Mary Douglass Hamilton, an English wo-
 man, had just been annulled by the Catholic church. The American wo-
 man did not find court life to her Hk- ing, and was divorced by the Prince who named Isadore de Lara, the Eug- fish musician, as correspondent. Since then the Princess has been prominent principally in musical and other semi Bohemian circles. Her mother died last year. leaving an immense fortune, much of which was bequeathed to her grandson the Duke de Riche1ieu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Chautauqua Program
 Is Well Balanced One

One of the most balanced and most interesting programs ever offered by the Bridgeport Chautauqua is that prepared for the seventh annual mid winter assembly opening Monday ev- ening at the Casino in State street and continuing until Friday evening with three sessions daily. It includes six entertainme ents, and seven inter esting lectures, several of them illus trated. The lecturers are among the most gifted men in the country. and the entertainers are all of a first class order of talent. Following is the pro- gram for the assembly:
 Monday evening at o'clock, open ing concert by the Edna White Trum- pet Quartette, assisted by Miss Myrta GiIkinson, soprano and reader; Miss Lucille Collette, violinist, and Miss Florence McMil1an pianist.
 Tuesday at 2:3O-Lecture by Rev. J. H. Kirtley, DID,, Over the Rock ,ies to Manhood" with a prelude by the Trumpet Quartette; 4 o'clock, con o'clock, lecture by Albert Leonard Squier, South America To-day" il- 1ustrated.
 wednesday 20 o'clock-Lecture by Albert Leonard Squier, South Amer ica Tomorrow" illustrated; o'clock, 'sScot1and's Chiefest Ornament of Song; 8 o'clock, dramatic reading, by Miss Maud Scheerer of Boston, Sam son and Delilah'' with ind didental nu- sic from opera by Saint Saens. Miss Florence Hersom, contralto, Leon Van Vliet, 'cellist, Kathryn Erskine, violin, Mary, Shaw Swain, piano.
 Thursday, 2:3O o'clock - Lecture, Rufus E. King, t"The New Age;' o'clock entertainment for children of all ages, Miss Edna Kinbal1; o'clock grand closing concert, Criterion Quartette of New York, assisted by NEisS T1stine Roberts reader
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Would Further Limit
 Number of Passengers
 Jitney Bus May Garry

Following his resolution presented to the common council last Monday night requiring owners of jitney buses to file bond of $2.oO0 to guar antee patrons damages in case of ac- cident, Alderman Charles H. Roder is said to be preparing another resolu- ton to change the ordinance regard ing the number of passengers a Gitney bus may carry. An effort was made some time, ago to limit the number of passengers in these vehicles.
 The ordinance now permits the jit- ney driver to carry three more passen- gers than the seating capacity of his vehicle affords. Most of the jitneys are cars that scarcely prSvide seat ing room for five persons including the driver. With eight persons in such cars Alderman Roder believes this is crowding conditions to the danger point.
 His first resolution is now before the ordinance committee of the com mon council and is likely to be re- ported unfavorably. Alderman Ro- der is of the opinion that no proper regulation of the jitney 'bus business is maintained. He believes this reg ulation should be esta ablishe ed before serious accident occurs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
SOCIAL WORKERS
 REPORT ON PARK
 CITY CONDITIONS
Experts Live With Factory Employees and Learn In
 teresting Facts.

As q result of the investigation of sociological experts who were brought
 to this city by the chamber of com
 merce to live with the working peo-
 p1e and ascertain first hand the moral,
 social and living conditions of Bridge: port, She chamber of commerce an
 nouncHs to-day that it will stimulate
 the formation and growth of building
 and lean associations for the purpose of building houses.
 In speaking of the investigation that
 has been conducted here George Cove, secretary of the chamber said: After conferring with Lawrence
 Veeile1. secretary of the National Housing committee and with Francis
 A. Kellor, of the National Americani-
 zation committee, pr. Caroline Hedger was sent to this city and spent a week living among the poorer families. She has found many interesting features which are to be submitted in a writ ten report to the Chamber. Among these features I may say that she learned the need for more houses. A vicious circle has been uncovered here,
 starting with the workers who are strangers here, who seek rents from
 landlords who raise the prices after the family is established. This | causes the family to take boarders to large degree and look for more pro- fit from roomers rather than work in the factories.
 Bridgeport in the past has had on-, 1y one loan association. Last year
 this one association spent $10O,000 in
 new bui1dingsy Philadelphia has more than 300 loan associations. Such a systs,rn must be introduced here so that the workers who now pay rent
 from their. envelopes will eventually
 return their expenditures to them selves in ownership of property. The
 commerce chamber will stimulate the growth of these organizations at once
 but will not attempt to govern them.'' This is only one of the housing plans said to be fostered by the cham Der which are now in progress of technical completion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
THE INITIATIVE IN MARRIAGE.

About this time of the year the newspapers abound in Leap Year jokes. One would imagine a general epidemic of so-caIled popping the whether anything of the kind exists further than tnvitations to attend Leap Year dances and other func- tions may well be questioned.
 The old tradition that the initiative in marriage must be taken by the male sex is one of the most striking curi osities of every day custom. It would not be easy to explain it fully. No doubt there are isolated cases where it is boldly ignored with re- gard to the calendar by women of resoIute purpose. But as a whole it is deeply ingrained in the female mind
 In no other department of life's ac- tivfties is the initiative so closely con- fined to one side. As between the buyers and sellers of merchandise, it is held to be legitimate for either one to take the first step without preju- dice to his position. Also it is equal ly appropriate for the person who unemployed to seek a position, and for the employer to seek some one to fill it.
 It is hardly likely that the mas culine mind imposed any such law. Women have no doubt instinctively felt that to be attractive they must GXn1D1L a certain ,COyn0SS. aI11lldr- ity breeds contempt and "absence makes the heart grow fonder,'' are two maxins that have deeply impress ed the female mind. A woman may be deeply in love, but she keen1y re- aIizes that she must not hold herself too cheap. She must somehow give the impression that she is elusive and hard to capture if she would stimulate interest
 Of course the old rule is rather technical A woman has a thousand silent ways of asking the fateful ques! tfon with her eyes, while the man is lameIv halting and hesitating The old tradition may give the man sense of power, but it Is an illusory one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Mrs. Nellie Mooney
 Sole Heir To Estate
 of Former Conductor

William Chew and Lawrence J. Gill were named appraisers on the es- tate of Joseph Mooney yesterday when his win was admitted to probate. Mir. Mooney was the oldest conductor in point of service on the Bridgeport di- vision of the Connecticut Go. lines He lived at 5O3 William street where he had a home. for himself and family.
 Tn his will he leaves his entire es- tate to his widow. Nellie A. Mooney, except trust fund of $10O-for the funeral expenses of his brother in case the latter dies without money to pay for his burial. A minor son, Joseph Mooney, Jr., survives him. Mrs. Mooney today applied for papers of guardianship for her son. The estate is estimated to be about sS50O and Mrs. Mooney is named executrix to serve without bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
LAURA JEAN LLBBY:S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS Copyrighted, Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Copyrighted, 1918. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

Commands all light, all influence, all fate.
 Nothing to him falls early or too late. Our acts our angels are for good or i'll, And the fatal shadows that walk by us stiH.''
 There are some natures easily un- strung if malicious tongues assail them, especially if the islander is groundless. To attempt to trace a ing to find the stalk from whence a floating thist1edown sprang. An innocent young girl may accom- pany a youth to a, dance for which he has bought tickets. If, perchance, the crowd in which they find themselves is boisterously lively, there is sure to be some one there who knows them. The story is set af1oat that they couldn't have much respect for them selves or they wouldn't have been there. If, in addition to this,s they are unfortunate enough to lose the last trolley and are obliged to walk to the girls home, far out on lonely road, this act provokes unzind comment. A few such experiences may tear the reputation of even the moss modest and purest of girls to shreds; When unkind stories are once set ahoat they are like snowballs-they grow amaz- ingly om lip to lip. It takes so little these days to wink Woman's reputa- tion down. It has been said-and many believe it-that nothing can hurt a mans rep utation. There never was a greater mistake Let a man enter the race to win popular girl and appear to sue ceed against his rivals and every pie cadillo he ever indulged in, thinking he got away with it successfully with out any one knowing it, somehow is brought to light. His deeds are paint ed so dark and his reputation is tar nished so badly that a woman must be very brave to accept him in the face of it.
 A man may be an angel as far as humans go, but the best of them rare ly lives from youth to middle life without feeling the sting of islander scourging him to some extent. If the man and woman are shining lights in the community the more certain they may be of creating and attracting unto themselves envy.
 So long as they know their con- science is clear, no nan or woman need fear islander. Everything should be done to avoid the appearance of wrong. Evil tales will find little to feed upon and thrive upon then. If a. mans reputation can be assailed with impunity, and sorrow and suffering result from it, how pftifuily cruel 1t Is to utter a word which will besrnirch a girls fair name. Even insinuations should be guarded against carefully. Remember, scandals are often found to be boomerangs which recoil upon those who send them forth.
 Full many an arrow by the archer
 sent
 Oft hits mark the archer little
 meant
 If you cannot speak well of person it is noble to remain silent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
COUNTRY GIRL SEES
 LITTLE OF HER LOVER

c. w. writes: .I am a country girl of 19. Have corresponded with a young man in nearby town for five months. He has visited our place but five times. Do you think it wise for me to stop writing to him? He Is em- ployed nights. What would you say on seeing some one who had lost a friend? Would you offer your sym |pathy?''
 Possibly he is unable to spare more than that time to visit if he is busy nights. Besides, he spends hours in writing to you You might continue as. you have done the year out before deciding. At the same time. go out once in while with others, if there 8 no one to object. Oner your .synpa- thy within 8 week or two by letter, re- gretting their sorrow sincerely
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
ToDAY's POEM
JOHN MAsEFIEnD.

Democracy's best pen, with passion
 vowed
 s"To maimed and halt and blind. in
 rain and cold,'' i Three mighty epics of the poor hath
 told; The Dauber freezing in the sleeted
 shroud; The widow kneeling in the gallovs
 crowd;
 And that great idy1 of the windy
 wold,
 The drunkard walking where the
 dawn enrolled, And with changed eyes beholdipg one
 who ploughed. Again. immortal, yoke, that share di-
 vine And fix our eyes forever on that
 sign;'' Plough deep our souls, that can with
 mirth endure Ease to ourselves and burdens to the
 poor; Convert us wastrels: o undying pen. Harrow our hearts, that we may f1ow-
 CT to men,
 sarah c1eghorn in Atlantic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
LlTTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
 By Leo PapO
POP.

o, pop is my mothirs nusbind And the man that owns our house, He thinks your noisy wen hes got a No mattir if your still as mouse. Hes 6 feet high wen he stands ap
 strate But at home hes mostly sitting, / Young and fair he ust to be, But bald is the way hes getting. Hes the ferst one up in the rnornins Excepting Nora our cook, And you can see him down eeting his
 brekfist If you come down in your mite gown
 and look. And then he goes to the orf1ss And don't come home till mite, And wen he wawks up the street at
 suppir time, And, I'm hungry, it's bewtifill site. Hes fond of chicken pot pie And hes fond of mackerony with
 cheese And wen he trys to sing its funny
 sound, But not as funy as his sneeze. He goes to churtch with ma on Sum- E:xsept the times he wont, And then he stays home and reeds the
 papir, And I reed the parts he don't. And wen hes setting back with his feet
 up, Shocking a segar with a band on, Its a fine time to ask him for sum-
 thing, For then hes eezy to ma:ze a demand