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The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
POLK COUNTY CATCHING UP.

Polk county is rapidly getting her financial affairs on sound basis, judging from the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures supplied by County Clerk Parker and pub lished in The Star.
 On January 1, 1916, the amount of warrants outstanding was si7.32i 30. The expenses for the quarter end- ing March 3i. 1916, was s3,iisli, while the receipts for the quarter as shown by cancelled warrants was S2sSS35s, a net loss of only s26A53, making the outstanding debt April i. 1916, Si7,575S3.
 With this situation, and the un- usually small expense of the recent session of circuit court there seems little doubt but there will be a small balance in the county treasury when the collector makes his set tlement in July, condition that has not existed before, it is understood, since the county was organized
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
\ NEW PAPER AT GILLIAN

No. i, Vol. I. of the Sevier County News has reached the editorial desk of The Star. This new publication is issued at Gillham under the man. agement of B. A. Darrow, who re- gently came from Seneca, Neb, but who has been in close touch with this section of the country for a number of years. The News starts out with a splendid lot of news of Gillham doings and an advertising support that, if maintained, assures the papers continuance and pros perity. It is 6-column, i-page pa per- half home print non-partisen in politics and the subscription rate is si a year in advance. The Star welcomes this new champion Of Western Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
PRAYER OF A MOTHER AFTER
 CHILDREN HAVE GONE TO BED

Frank Crane in the Delineator).
 They are asleep, o God, and I am tired. and l want the hush Of half hour with Thee. want to bathe my soul in the infinite, as workers, cov- cred with dust and sweat, plunge into the sea.
 Let my hot heart feel Thy vast coolness, my muddy mind lose itself in Thy crystal wisdom. my bruised love be healed in the waters of Thy love, so sure, so calm and deep.
 God, l could not bear to be a mother another day if l thought 1 should be called to account for all my mistakes. I would never seek Thee unless thought Thou vert as forbearing and love-blind as l.: but because my own children never come to me without my heart leap ing to meet them so learn to be very bold toward my Father, which is in Heaven.
 am all faults. My very love trips up my wisdom, and my care breeds worry. and my sense of ex- pediency makes me disloyal to the truth One has to be very great and good to be a mother. No one short of God himself could equal it.
 But I love them, God, and in love II climb beside Thy seat
 Teach me Thine own wondrous skill and indirection, so that may learn to wait and to suffer, and, by long wisdom to circumvent.
 know it is of no avail to tell them anything I know their little eyes are sharp, and see my soul, and that they copy me. Therefore make me good, good in the deepest purpose, good in my very desires.
 Make me all l want them to be, strong and true and great-hearted
 Save me from the irritation of lit- ltle things. Give me the long vision, tae sense of perspective, so that may judge between essentials and non- essentials.
 Let me be real mother to my children, mending their souls and fancies and helping weave their dreams, as well as attending to their bodies
 Help me to learn wisdom from their humanities, the secret of trust in Thee from their trust in me.
 And keep them from harm, and let them grow up sound and unspoiled
 And make them always love me. Amen.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
The Worm Turned.

From The Fort Smith Times Record.
 For years some men have been taking the meanest possible advant- age of their wives and getting away with it The Times Record is not an offender in this respect because il consistently refuses to publish notices of men who will not be re- sponsible for their wives bills. In every instance we have known the woman has not been able to con- tract any bills even if she so desired. But here is an illumination that ap- peals to us and We are glad that at least the worm has turned:
 Notice-From this date forth will not he responsible for any debts contracted by my wife-W NJ. Bur- gham.
 February 27. 1916.
 Notice--I can prove that l have never contracted any bills in the name of W. NJ. Burgham, also that he bought me only one dress ir fourteen years Mrs N. ]. Burgham --Advs. in the East Palestine Ohio Leader.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
PENITENTIARY ROW SETTLED;
 ONE OUT, ONE STAYS.
H. l.. B'SherS. Former Hampstead County Judge. Appointed to Sue
 ceed FerguSOn on Board.


 Little Rock, May 26 speciaD.- .- The penitentiary Commission row has been settled. J. V. Ferguson of |Lonoke county. has resigned, in view of the fact that he had been advised that the governor IS the sole judge of the cause of removal, and that. in the opinion of MT. Ferguson, the governors mind had already been made up, That the adminis- Itration of the affairs of the institu- tion might not be hampered and handicapped by a controversy of uncertain termination, he consid- cred it best that he tender his resig- Iaation so that the governor might appoint some friend whose views would be in accordance with his own.
 The governor accepted the resig- nation and appointed H. L. Fishers, former county judge of Hampstead county, as his successor, effective May |, when Mir. Ferguson retires from the office.
 At the same time, the governor announced that after serious con- sideration given to the interest of the penitentiary and the good of the state" he had decided to retain J. A. Bradsher on the Commission.
 It had been quite generally agreed that the members of the Commission had no legal recourse beyond the governor. and that there was no tribunal that could review the rec ord that had been made in the inves- tigation.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
FOR A BETTER POLK COUNTY.

The writer was down at Wickes and Grannis recently looking over the strawberry crop, also the kind and quality of land to grow this crop to the best advantages We found the south hillside, with plen- ty of gravel in it, is the best, as so planted it produces a better favored berry and it is some two weeks earlier than when on the flat lands, and there is no chance of getting the crop damaged with dirt or sand on hillside with plenty of gravel, and we find that getting to market one to two weeks early nets Sl.50 to S2 per crate more than later. We can see that every farmer within two or three miles of town should have three to five acres of strawberries and two or three acres of blackber- ries. We find that if you will plant your strawberries on the right kind of land you will get into mar ket about April 20, while there is a good demand and a good price. The writer saw enough that he will plant three acres of strawberries and two acres of blackberries this coming fall.
 We found around Grannis some good roads and a good school. They are for good roads and schools down there, or most all of them are, We also found most everyone for better town, and a better county, as they are cleaning up and impros ing. After one looks around a little he can see why we will have great change in this county if we will all pull together for all improvements, and all boost for our town and the county. We have the best of fruit land and we can grow truck of all kinds here 90 easy. and the quality Is far above the average.
 There is nothing too good for Polk county. A knocker is a bad advertisement for himself and his town and county. but a booster is the man that helps to build up the town and county and helps to make your property worth thousands where now it is bringing only hun- dreds. Too many people waste their time condeming the work of otfi- CTS instead of improving their own.
 All boost for Polk county first and last and we will get what we should have, as we are due better schools and roads as well, as better improve ments and better prices for our lands. Observer.
 Hatfield, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
True American Sentiment.

Many American ~hyphenates, as they are now called. might read with profit telegram sent by Senator Husting, of Wisconsin, by way of a reply to the suggestion of a Milwau- kee brewer of German extraction that the senator use his influence to prevent il possible, disturbance of peaceful relations between Ger many and America. This is the message Senator Husting sent to his influential contituent:
 Answering your telegram, will say that no one is more desirous of keeping this country out of war than am. but war can best be avoided by wrong yielding to right and not by right yielding to wrong. Would therefore respectfully re- quest that you also wire the Ger man ambassador of the fervent de- sire of all Americans that their country remain at peace, and that peace can best be observed by the strict observance on the part of the AAAahf'4 &Q4a NV NNA AAtt4.A4i VI Nlif DlONl- sions of international law govern ing naval warfare. Would further suggest that you wire the ambassa- dor that all Americans, regardless of their ancestry CT sympathies, stand solidly back of their govern ment in this crisis"
 This message breathes deep and unremitting devotion to the inter- ests of America, which should be the first consideration of every American. regardless, as Senator Husting says, Of his ancestry or sympathies." 1t also reflects keen solicitude for the rights of humani- ty, as set forth in President Will sons final note to Germany. Con- gress would do well to print and widely distribute Senator Husting's telegram It is inspirational- - Shreveport Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
GIories in PoIk County Proaress.

To the Mena Star:-I enclose with this Si00 for the subscription on my paper really like your sub scription plan I always like to pay in advance, and if you will permit me I will say a few words on how like your paper I think it one of the best local papers 1 ever read, and you know it must mean lots to me to get the paper and hear so many good things from that country, for there is where l spent my happy childhood days. I see the names of many of my friends whom l knew years ago, old ones passing away, and see where those with whom l used to join in childish play, walk up and with honor take their places. and it makes me glad to see the great interest and the great im- provements in every way, especially in school and church work. l only congratulate the people of that country and bid them go on with undaunted faith and courage. for they are doing great work for their vicinity and people and mak- ing hearts glad far frow their work, It is like getting good news from home for me to get The Star. Please permit me to say that you struck the one keynote in my heart when they organized the anti-ci- garette league, for I do think tobac- co in all forms is one of the great est evils of the human race. So, good people go on and double your diligence Respectfully.
 Mrs. H. W. Ross.
 Mansfield. Ark
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04

In this issue of The star is the financial statement--the receipts and expenditures of the county for the three months term ending on March 3i, 1916 If you are tax payer 1t would do well for you to read this over, item by item, and then. if anything is not clear to you, or you see something that appears unsatisfactory, do not hesitate to dig into it The Star will gladly give space to any such inquiry or complaint. and will seek to get ex- planation if such is desired. Keep watch on the way your money is This and other similar legal publications are made to give the taxpayers this opportunity. It is in their hands to use or neglect cast aside.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
Some Demoeratic History.

Big Fork, Ark. April l5, 1916 To the Editor of The Star:
 It seems that several of the Demo- cratic committeeman are consider ably chagrined by the action of Mr. Martin and Mr. Thompson in chang ing the judges for the primary cleo tion, and some of them go so far as to claim that it is undemocratic to do such things But l think if they will examine the record of the so- called Democratic party. they will find that this is in line with the rec ord of the party.
 Since 1892, and perhaps longer this was the year of the great free trade wave, when Democratic spell binders with tears in their eyes pro- claimed the iniquity of a protective tariff and boosted free trade or tar if reform. The writer, believing in the Bible teaching that all men were made of one blood to dwell on all the face of the earth, accepted this free trade theory as truth. and cast his first vote for president for Grover Cleveland. To people that were grown at that time it is unnecessary for me to tell how badly l was dis appointed, not only in the tariff bill that these free traders passed, but in the apparent effect as well. be- cause they know of the general de- pression, misery and distress that followed And the young people who wish to know about these things can find some of their friends who can tell them.
 The fact is that the bill was not satisfactory to the men who passed it. much less to the public, and did not even favor what was promised in the campaign, and that the lead ing men insthe party were ashamed of # needsmd better proof thansthe
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
PROCLAMATION
ORDER NO. 2i,

To the citizens of Polk County:
 It is appearing on information furnished by Dr, c. P. Dunman, rabid dogs have been running at large in Polk County and that as 2 result several persons and much livestock have been bitten and otn- CTS endangered, therefore, the run ming at large of all dogs in Polk County is prohibited unless eacn dog shall at all times wear a muzzle which shall prevent biting, shal permit of the dog opening ms mouth and shall be fitted to the dog, being changed from time W time, if necessary, with the anlmals growth, except at such times @ necessary to water and feed the dos
 It shall be the duty of all persons to report to the county health oia- cer the existence of any animal sul- fering from or suspected to be sul- fering from rabies, of which ne U she may have knowledge.
 It shall be the duty of the shefln' constable or any police official U enforce this order
 1t shall be the duty of the coung or city health officer when notllleu that animal rabies exists or IS Sus- pected to- exist in his county oI city to immediately make an lnves- tlgation and furnish the Secretary of the State Board of Health Wlsn all information desired, and to r, port each week to the Secretary ', the State Board of Health. SUI reports are to be made until susn time as the Secretary of the S@'. Board of Health may deem 1t VIZ to withdraw the enforcement ol pl' order.
 This order shall become effeensso immediately when placed in u,' hands of the sheriff of Polk coul|' Arkansas.
 This order is issued in accoroah.s with Regulation 248 of the kp,sSS and Regulations of the State Bos,S of Health and under the autnollSs as of section 6, Act No. 96. 1913 l0nf of at the office of the State Boaru Health in Little Rock, ArKanss'7 Arl.s tbis eighteenth day of April, is'" \ c. ". Garrison,. Secretary, State Board of hes'sss -A6y-94-As If.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
\ CITY 0F PRETTY HOMES.

An observing citizen of Mena re- marked to representative of The Star the other day that never in Mena's history had so many lawns been cleaned up and so many home premises put in neat shape and at tractive condition. He also had ob- served the number of residences being freshened up with coats of paint. The worst fault he had was with some odd lots and out-of- the- way corners that were being neglect ed-prohably most of these owned by non~residents.
 A look about town will develop the conviction, however, that many of the streets need attention-not SO much grading as the picking up of loose boulders that litter them-most of them, at least. A little attention to this on the part of the street de- partment would bring only favor able comment,
 All in all, there are few little cities the size of Mena that have as many neat and pretty homes-homes that look like folks lived in them who appreciated pleasant surroundings and worked to have them. And it is a fine thing to say that this year more attention is paid to such than last and 1t is probable that the inn provement will be even more marked next year.
 Will it he a mistake to say that our beautiful, well-kept park, as an everyday example, has been an influence on the people of the ctiy, continually. but gently leading them to appreciate well-kept lawns, flow CTS and homes? If so, and who can deny t, it is just another item to place on the ledger to justify the parks existence and care--for it is making better citizens, as well as attracting to Mena each year the best of pecple-those who love beau- tiful surroundings
 Again and again, let Us remember that kind Nature has done her full share to make this the ideal abode for healthy. happy human beings.
 Let's strive and keep striving to do our part toward attaining the ideal in all that makes our city good and beautiful.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
Coming Back to Arkansas.

The Star Publishing Company,
 Mena, Arkansas.
 Gentlemen: l received inclosed notice and must say that this year has been hard on us people here in the west. l can hardly do without The Star, it is so good. and I miss It's former publisher. the late Mir. St. John. was personally acquaint- ed with him and he was so good and kind and such an ardent booster for Mena. Polk county and Arkansas. I once lived five miles northwest of Mena. Am going to come back when l get money enough to enable me to buy home and live.
 Arkansas for me. I have taken The Star for about twelve years and expect to take it twelve years long, CT if l live Thanking you for past favors and expecting to some day live among you and your people again, l beg to remain
 Yours respectfully.
 H. O. Lane. Dallas, Ore, April {. 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
AN INDEPENDENT EDITOR.

Editor Samson of the Four Coun- ty Courier Is ''peeved" and he don't care who knows it. In fact, he rath- CT enjoys telling em about it, Lots of editors feel the same way, but not all have the spunk to say so- and few could do so in such fetching language as this:
 Isn't 1t funny that when a news paper gives it's services to any cause that t good. a certain class of people : immediately begin to .criticise 1t. They accuse rlferior motives. They try to helittIf its et(ort.s VI [
 The Four counsy Courier is no1
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04

Prince Von Buelow of Germany is said to be using his utmost ef- fort to prevail upon his country to meet President Wilson's demands in the submarine controversy. and thus avoid break between the na- tions. And The Star believes the sympathy of 99 of the 100 million people of the United States is with the prince This country is with President Wilson in not wanting war, even though no less with him in the demand for a proper treat- ment of our citizens on either land or sea.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
Patriotic, but Short Sighted.

Gold could not tempt the Memphis man who recently discovered den with seven young wolves in it. The wolves were attractive little crea- lures, and several persons sought to buy them, but their patriotic captor, regarding them as enemies Of the state, duly killed them and presented their scalps to the county officials with his claim for $3 head bounty.
 -Kansas City Star.
 Now had that man not been short sighted he could have slipped across into Arkansas and cashed those scalps at & each Poor financier, veryi Ts
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
NO 'PUSSYFOOT' GAN
 LEAD THE |. OPP
Patriotism Only Requirement fo, Nominee, Declares Teddy ROose. velt--Work for Patriot-
 Honor Above Partisanship.

New York, May 2.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt, on his return here lac, night from Chicago, issued state. ment expressing qualification with the reception of his views on ''pre. paredness, national duty and AmerI. canismr in the Middle West. Col. onel Roosevelt declared he is not in. terested in the political fortunes a himself or others, and. after outlin- ing the principles advocated in re- cent speeches, said:
 Tt cannot be said too often thai this is a time of crisis in the Na- lions career. We are now layine down the foundation and the con- trolling lines of new era in our history. Everything can do will be done to see that the people, west and east, realize the facts and act accordingly.
 Politics No Consideration.
 By no act of mine, by no word of mine. has this grave question been involved in factional politics. In every state in which the law governs such matters I have promptly with drawn my name from all factional struggles. Tn a cable message from Trinidad on March 9, last, request ed and insisted that my friends in Massachusetts refrain from such contest. and I would have invoked | the law there as I did in other states had there been such law. | In that statement I also said that was not interested in the political | fortunes of either myself or others, and I have resolutely stuck to that determination. I have not expressed and do not intend to express myself as being for or against any man.
 Work for a Patriot.
 As regards myself I do not be- lieve that the delegates ought to nominate me at Chicago unless they are prepared whole-heartedly and without reserve to make the fight along the lines above outlined an lighting for certain great and vital principles. Those who take their stand in such a matter because Of factional or personal prejudice are either lacking in patriotism or else are blind to the tremendous forces 1t work the world over. In the midst of tragedy without parallel in the worlds vision the work to be done is not that of the politician, but of the patriot.
 Honor Above Partisanship.
 For that reason I most earnestly hope that the delegates who go to Chicago will nominate some man on whom Republicans and ProgreSsiyes can combine, and who, moreover, can be heartily supported by all in- dependent citizens. ond particularly by all independent Democrats who are loyal to the nationalism of An- drew Jackson, and Who are pre- Ipared 10 put the vital honor and in- lterest of this Nation above all mere partisan considerations. 1 hope they will choose a man upon whom all can unite, and who, if elected, we can be absolutely certain will put the principles above set forth into actual effect in the government Of the country
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-04
Will Outlive It's Burdens.

With Dr Brough as president of the Sociological Congress. and Hon. II. s. Mobley as president of the Southern Agricultural Congress with a few other notables that are help ing drag the state out of the mire, Arkansas may yet be able to outiive the "cornfed and potlicker" poIiti- eians.-Four County Courier.