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The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
A MAN

Man, a biped, the highest order oi fife upon the earth
 By some, claimed to be of king. dom higher than the animal kingdom altho he is kept in existence ana passes of the stage of action in prac. tieally the same manner. The origin of man is a question about which there have been many discussions; the subject matter of ar guments ranging from the theory ot evolution, as taught by Darwin, to the sublime belief in q separate and dis tinct act of the Creator, in the begin ming, as expressed by David, What is man, that thou art mindful of him 9 And the son of man, that thous visit est him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor, Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; Thou has put all things under his feet; all sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; the fowls of the air and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth thru the paths of the seas. .'
 Be your belief what it may, reason will show us, there is a purpose for the existence of all things, and man being the acme of existence there is 2 grand and noble purpose for his per plexity, else he like the dinosaur of old would become extinct.
 Be ye fruitful multiply ande re- rlenish the earth and subdue it." was the one commandment around which all others cling and all thinking minds are agreed that the duty of man is to develop the latent resources of the earth and make it as good a place to live Tn as possible Since the begin ming there has been a conscious ef- fort toward progress, and tedious and painful as each step may seem, the civilization of the world is march ing forward, wherever sins like mal- zee, selishness, envy, strife, thieving, lylng, covetousness, murdering etc have been kept out of the lives of men and nations
 Every plan for progress has been tried out in the past centuries and none compare with the one portrayed by the Christ; love, mercy. obedience. perseverance, truth, meekness and consecration to a certain goal. The sublugation of the world.
 A man, before conforming a move of any kind, will obey the injunction. Come and sec" will investigate and md from facts that instead of being a forward one it is backward and will use all means at hand to help sub- due the world
 Is body of water which never moves a river2
 Is a piece of perfect machinery in the shape of locomotive engine? A locomotive engine if it never moves :?
 Is that machine manufactured for flying flying machine if it never flies ?
 Is a boy plowboy if he never blows?
 Is biped who never aids in over coming the difficulties which surround the path of progress a man?
 In times like the present, when the very foundations of civilization seem to rock. should not every mortal who consumes food. for the lack of which millions are dying, be the highest of all civilization?
 A MAN.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
 OLD PUMP ON ISLE OF MAN GETS NEW WINDMILL.

On the quaint and picturesque Ise of Man made famous by Hall Gaines fiction, an ancient pump of the chain bucket variety, built into masonry sbutment on the face of rock cliff. lifts its endless load of water some so feet from the pool below, says Popular Mechanics Magazine for March. For many years big steam engine of obsolete form, slow and ex- travagant of fuel, attended to the duty of turning the chain shaft. But now the old boiler and cylinder are gone, and in their place a modern wind motor has been installed. it's slim, efficient steel form rising from the cliff top in striking, yet not inhar- monious, contrast with the primitive ruggedness that marks the earlier work of man and nature. The whirl- ing 26-foot wheel of the new motive power now is drawing up l4,300 gal Ions of water an hour as an average figure, and 1t is significant of the value of modern method that the sav ing of fuel, no longer needed for a hungry boiler, soon paid the cost of the mill
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
THE UNDERLYING REASONS.

The chicken of today has many anC varied reasons for crossing the street
 Sometimes she sees her worst enemy coming, and sees her first. SC crosses the street to avoid either hay. ing a quarrel or being a hyprocrite.
 Other times she hopes to meet her sweetheart accidentally, his office be. ing on the other side of the street.
 Perhaps her masseuse, he manicur. ist. or her hairdresser is just opposite
 Maybe she wants to see that love of q hat in Helene's window; that gor. Seous gown in Miladys Shop; or per. haps to view herself in the large pier glass in the dry goods store.
 Oftentimes she is weary and wishes to refresh herself with waters and chocolate at the White Dog Inn.
 She may intend to go to see Violet Snowdrop's latest picture, The Bliss of a Kiss.
 There might be bargain sale at one of the exclusive shops.
 But usually she crosses over-iust because. --katherine Negley in Car. toons Magazine.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Judge Landis,s Amazing Views.
From the Kansas City Star.

rFou1 the hhnSAS Nlty Star.
 Irrespective of Judge Landis's counter charges involving the con- duct of Senator Dial's cotton mills, the bare bones of the controversy be- tween the two remain what they were when Judge Landis took his action in the case of the embedding bank cash ler. That action brought fairly to is- sue the question whether a bank cash Ter IS justified in stealing S95,000 be- cause he considers his salary too small.
 The cashier in this ease received SyO month, which Judge Landis thinks was too little for d i9-year old boy. and which is less, according fo the judge, than the pay of 4 rail- road section hand. That may be so. but 1t it to be observed that this cash fer who thought himself underpaid preferred to remain in the bank and steal to going to work at q higher wage as section hand. or at any other occupation where there was nc opportunity for theft.
 Where does this leave the cashiers rase. judged from any possible view. point3 If he would steal $95 .00O or ! salary of S90 are we to assum, ne would have stolen only half thai mount if his salary had been twic, S90g That is the plain logic of tn plea made for him. Is that prinainl,
 Q be admitted? :? If so. every mau il ! position of trust is to be the. sol, judge of whether his salary justifie, him in being thief If he should b, 2 man of simple tastes he might fee
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
MARKET IS DEMANDING
 MEDIUM WEIGHT HOGS

Barrows or smooth open gilts weighing from 150 to 250 pounds are the hogs which are usually in most demand on the markets, according to T. Roy Reid, live stock marketing agent of the Agricultural Extension Division, University of Arkansas.
 For several months past the most popular weight for market hogs has been around 160 to 1S0 pounds" says Mir. Reid, "and frequently lighter hogs have been in great demand.
 "The market classification of hogs is based on weight, but quality and conditions of the animals are factors causing the sub-classes or grades. The terms used to express such grades are choice, good, medium and common, depending on the amount of flesh which the hog carries and the smooth ness of the hog.
 Hogs weighing from 130 pounds down are sold as butcher pigs or stocker pigs, depending on the flesh ing and thriftiness of the animal Sows which bear evidence of having borne pigs are sold as either rough or smooth sows. Sows showing piggy are docked 40 pounds.
 "Stags, male hogs castrated after maturity, usually sell at about the same price as packing sows, but are docked 70 pounds. Boars sell at very low price, and it is more satisfactory to castrate them and sell them as stags. All boar pigs which are to be kept for slaughter should be castrated while still young. Smooth young hogs weighing from 70 to 125 pounds, thin but thrifty, which show evidence of some good breeding are much sought after by feeders and would be classed as stock pigs. Such hogs can be produced in this state at little cost"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
SELECT REPRESENTATIVES, FOR COMING SCHOOL CONTESTS
Baptist Church Auditorium Packed
 for Preliminary Tryout Last

Baptist Church Auditorium Packed for Preliminary Tryout Last Pupils who will represent the Mena 1 schools in the district contest to be held Friday night, were chosen at a preliminary tryout held Monday night at the Baptist church. Despite the in- element weather there was a gather ing of friends and families of the young contestants that filled the big auditorium. c
 Contestants were graded on the fol- lowing basis: Ten per cent for neat ness and simplicity of dress; 10 per cent for grace and ease in entering and leaving platform; 10 per cent for selection; 70 per cent for interpreta- ton and delivery. There were two classes of contestants, "A" and "B,' and the same grading rules applied to both. In the "B" class there was further division in that boys and girls were placed in separate classes in reading.
 The program rendered consisted of the following numbers:
 Music, Bettye Dodd.
 Reading-Pauline Wallace.
 Music, Vocal-Kelsey Dorsey.
 Music Virginia Hawk.
 Music, Piano-Freddie Dunman.
 Reading-Margaret Emerson.
 Music, Vocal-Thelma Goss.
 Reading Irene Ringgold.
 Music, Vocal-Helen Coleman.
 Reading Raymond Bales.
 Reading Joe Emerson. Jr.
 Music--Fomby Dickson.
 Reading-Beatrice Wallace.
 Reading-Bettie Ravenscraft.
 Music-Gladys Tonkinson.
 Reading Ruth Randolph.
 Reading -Veda York.
 Music-Artie Bell Cunningham.
 Reading -Pansey Dorsey.
 The judges awarded first honors as follows:
 Class A-Piano music, Bettye Dodd; vocal music, Kelsey Dorsey; reading. Margaret Emerson.
 Class B-Piano music, Fomby Dick son; reading, (boys) Joe Emerson, Jr.: reading (girls) Pansy Dorsey; vocal music, Milree Smith.
 Other contestants selected at con- tests held Monday afternoon at the Central school were the following:
 Spelling George Ewing.
 Map drawing Claude Parker.
 Practical Arithmetic-Le B. Park.
 Should the Mena contestants win over competitors in the district con tests to be held Friday night they will be eligible to represent the local schools in the county contests to be held in March.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
THE RIGHT OF THE TAXPAYER.

There is but one class in the com munity that has any feeling but that of regret that the business of build- ing the Jefferson Highway is not wholly satisfactory-that some things apparently are not just as they should be The only ones rejoicing are the opponents of the improvement, and, generally speaking, of most like com munity enterprises. Nevertheless, the taxpayers are entitled to know exactly how things are-the truth and to that no one can make valid objection.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

dent and Hal Grady of Cove as secre- tary. J. C.. Jones of Grannis was chairman of committee. assisted by Guy Beavers of Mena and Herbert
 Walker of Potter, this committee to draw, up the constitution, bylaws and regulations of the association. which will be submitted at the next meeting
 Siil slIs the sssas|sfi0a sshs held at Hat,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

justified, in case his salary didn't quite satisfy every demand, in steal ing only moderate amount. But 1T, ike the Ottawa cashier, his habits were expensive he probably wouldn't consider the embedding of S95,Oo0 at all excessive.
 A conclusion like this, 1t must be admitted. would be subversive of all honesty, honor and faith in every re- lation of life What is q federal judge thinking of in advancing views calculated to make weak characters regard theft as a justifable way of increasing a dficient income?
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Rural Mail Carriers Organiye

A meeting of the rural mail car riers of Polk county was held at the court house Tuesday morning, six of the nine carriers in the county being In attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to organize Polk coun- ty branch of the National Federation Lettenl Carrierss Association4 4s F O. feakey of Hatfield. was elected presi-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

President Harding seems to be having a good deal of trouble in se- lecting his cabinet. Why should he worry? Let him look toward Arkan- sas. Our old friend c. c. Gunnels probably would be available is ap- preached with due deIieacy.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
MORE TIME FOR THE
 CRUSHED STONE RIDS

Owing to the bad weather interest ed parties could not go over the Jefferson Highway. so the commis- sioners have advanced the a> for ilnai placing of crushed stone bids to March 5, one week later than the first date set for closing the bids. eLe6al notice will be found elsewhere,sin this issue
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Convinced She Is in Rivht Place

A record breaking snow fall of 14 inches wasn't enough to discourage Mrs. E. Fountain of Fort Morgan. Colo, who arrived in Mena Friday af sefnoon for visit with her grand daughter. Mrs. ]. o. Sturgell, and family. Mrs. Fountain comes to the highlands with the intention of buy ing farm and though her initial visit was stormy one. she was still convinced shenwas in the right place. With Mrs. Fountain is. her son. Lenuel Fountain.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
THE MANILA POST FOR WOOD
Harding Win Appoint Him for Gov.
sFhoF OeneraI, It Is Learned.

St. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 16.-Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood will be appointed governor general of the Phillfpines to succeed Frederick Harrison. it was learned today.
 President-elect Hading's disposi- ton of this post indicates that the de lenses of the island outpost will be perfected, that it's affairs will be more Americanized and that there is little more likelihood of the realization of the Fiiipinos' dream of early independ- ence.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Mena should grasp the opportun- ity to secure company of the Ar kansas National Guard. Aside from other considerations worth even more, it would mean more than fifteen thousand dollars year distributed among the membership, and in the ot4w
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Senator Lee Cazort, president of the Arkansas Senate. has expressed himself quite clearly on the matter of our states prosperity and tick eradication. Better read his state Aent in this issue, under the main title. Would Continue Tick Eradica- tion.H
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Warning Order.

No. 91S-In the Chancery Coul Polk County, Arkansas-Leon Ian, Plaintiff, vs. l.. W. BoylSA fendant. The Defendant, l.. W. Boys warned to appear in this courl < thirt ydays and answer the coDF of the Plaintiff. Witness my hand and the s V said court this 10th day of fe'' 1921. ud
 w. L. PARKER. O'' Res. Defd.
 B. J. Stuart, Atty. for PlTh, w. N. Martin Atty. ad litum " First Pub. Feb. 24.
 Last Pub. March IT.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Warning Order.

No. S87-In the Chancery oVSs
 Polk County, ArkansasnnII
 Worsham. Plaintiff vs. T. p'
 ford, Defendant. ,. .,.
 The Defendant, T. D. WinHs warned to appear in this couI. z, thirty days and answer the eVD' of the Plaintiff.
 Witness my hand and tns ns,.ss N, said court this 18th day of fss' 1921. r,s w. L. PARKER ,i esi 'McP Phetrige &, Martin, Attys' Y First Pub. February 24. i' Last Pub. March f7.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

The big snow has come and is go ing gracefully, leaving, by all ac- counts. wonderful amount of benefit to the crops and soil of Polk county and Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Enrico Caruso. the great singer, is nov about tout of the woods" so far as his serious sickness goes--and he has received wonderfully fine lot of advertising.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Ysu are losing if you have an un- satisfied want and fail to use The Stars Classified column.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR asl|
 OR POLK COUNTY PR0PEk9

Duck hunting and fishing Place also adapted for small busa] grocery, cold drink stand or ress ant; two 25-ft. lots, Soft. frva,) building, 20x40, 4 rooms; wee5! and chicken shed; iron cistern
 l block of Matagorda Bay; Ov shell road in front of house. Sanj and winter resort in Port UOo'I Texas. See or write
 c. c. GIBSON, 117 Cam St Mena,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Yes. it's beautiful snow" all right. and there's no skimpines sin the delivery.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

Cash or share, inquire of '
 Branstetter Mena, Ark, clo NJ Star, or Mrs. Hattie Green Na l Ark. \
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

For Sale--One extra good buov,
 of farming tools. Priced s ri9SI sell. w L. Parker, 1417 Mile, \
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
LOST. sTRYED OR sT0LE
strayed From wiekes, Ark.-il

oIfdytu TFOm WItkts, Afk.--I "
 year-old heifer. Branded J left side. One red and white spi steer, 2 years old, with white line I it's back, Branded NJ on left side Jersey looking yearling heifer Aa ed M on left side. Will pay N9 for information leading to reeas of any of these. Mrs. S. E. Ben Wickes, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

For Sale-Utility Barred Rock N
 for matching. $1' for l5. N Cyphers PA egg freproof incubfl Would trade for i44 egg Cyphers H. Profit. Phone PIT. J For Sale-Thorobred White wa
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
THE wEEkLY sraRs .CLASSIFIEI ADVERTISEMENTS

RATES-First insertion. o.
 word; succeeding insertion. \ word; Dc per word per ma, n,o.i Minimum, 25c. Cash or stss @ with copy. S~a
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

A Good Second Hand Cream Se0,,.
 for Sale-lnquire G. SeebarS N 7th st., or phone 149.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
FARM FOR RENT

For Rent Small farm. near
 See J. T. Wise, at Watkins Hd. \
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

If You Want hens or chickens. or N
 for matching, call at 1908 Maple N or phone 33S; Barred Rock breed '
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
TO EXCHANGE

To Exch@ge-16Sh acres in Hal
 son county, Texas, AL nil [ railroad and Murchison. to traal farm land close to Mena. See ai dress w. H. Bristow, D. r. D. M
 Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

For Sale-6-room residence ,os !.
 300 feet fruit, garden, bau.a %
 barn, etc. See wner, John rRs 511 Twelfth street. u
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
LIVESTOCK AND PouLTpT

For Sale or Trade-Good farm k,l
 507 18th st., L. E. Burtch.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24
Sweet Potato Plants-The IA

Sweet Potato PIants-The B..
 Plant Company, Texarkana :, again be ready to ship Nancy HsH' Porto Rico sweet potato plants \. May 1. Advance orders will be f' and shipped in order received "A listed 25 per cent of the amount sI. be enclosed with the first order Ps, for 1000, $3; for larger amoun,s' to 4000. $2.75; for 5000 to lss S250. Above 10000, $2.25. Prs service and the best of plants. IA to your county agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

For Sale-20 one and two-yeu. single comb White Leghorn N D. w. Young egg laying strain. RI
 $2 each. Mayme Rowe, Hatfield N
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

FOR SALE-REAL EsTATs
The Mena weekly star., 1921-02-24

FOR SALE-MTSCELLANFo6
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
cIUB MEETING INTERESTING.

Club MEETING INTERESTING.
The life and works of John Mase
field. Sir Augustine Birrell. and ste
phen Phlllipa, English poets and dra-
matlsts, formed the subject for a
meeting OF the Thursday Afternoon
Club for which Mrs. Guy L. Boyden
and Miss Beth Smith were hostesses
yesterday afternoon in the library
club room.
A brief sketch OF the life Of each OF
the three men was given by Mrs,
George Hartman. Mrs. l.. NJ. Spald-
ing read three selections from the
poems Of Masefield, giving The
Harp" Beauty" and two sea poems,
THE Dauber," and The Loch
Acray." Mrs. A. l. Schaefer gave a
review OF the tragedy. "Paola and
Francesca" by Phillips. Oswald Oh
sen sang THE Two Grenadiers'' and
"Out on the Deep" Mrs. II. A. Nc
Donald playing the piano accompani-
ment.
A basket OF brilliant red and white
blossoms and greenery formed the
centerpiecc for q charming candle
lighted tea table for the social hour
which followed the program. Mrs. f.
l.. Smith and Mrs. s. r. Thompson
poured, and the hostesses were assist
ed In serving by Mrs. James Thonp-
son. Mrs. Herbert Thompson, Mrs.
John NJ. Dolph and Miss Vera Temple.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
Social and Club NerDs

ldeemer were elected at meeting In
the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon
Mrs, lee Moorhouse. for many years
vice president OF the Parish Aid
was elected president OF the or.
ganizatiOn. Mrs. Charles II. Marsh,
retiring president. was chosen vices
president Mrs. Clarence Whiteman
was reelected secretary and Mrs, IL,
f. Bickers was reelected treasurer,
Mrs. Frank Frazier was chosen as
president of the Auxiliary and Mrs
]. F. Robinson as vice president. Mrs,
John HALEY was reelected secretary
and Mrs, Lucy Donaldson reelected
treasurer.
For the Sanctuary Chapter, Mrs.
w. d. Humphrey was elected warden.
Mrs, H. f, Bickers was reelected
Ivice-warden and Mrs. Norborne
Berkeley was reelected secretary
treasurer.
About twenty members were pres
ent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Interesting Program Givcn--An in
teresting assembly was held this morn
ing in which the high school orches-
ira and the Girls Glee Club were the
features. The glee club sang three
numbers which were we'll received.
This was their first appearance before
the school this year. The orchestra,
Of which Bert Mcdonald is instructor,
gave two numbers.
Tickets for Senior Play on Sale
Tickets for the senior play which is to
he presented January IA and 10. are
on sale at Thompson's Drug store. All
general admission tickets are 25 cents
with the reserved seats so cent Cen
eral admission tickets are also in the
hands OF the senior class.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
TRADE DEALS TO BE FACTOR
CONTINUED nom page H.


this year a program of closing to fish
Ing one stream each year in this
county. He would have the stream
closed for possibly two years before
allowing resumption of fishing. In
that wey, he believes. trout would
have an opportunity to grow and the
rapid depletion of game fish stocks in
the streams of the county would be
halted.
Local sportsmen are in accord with
most of the suggestions made. The
Multnomah Anglers Club and the
Oregon Sportsmen's League. Of Port
land, have recently met to consider
needs and will present their sugges-
tions to the commissioners on satur-
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
SENATOR PENRosE
CONTINUED from page l.,

cause increased food prices. Penrose
Joined other supporters of tariff in
saying the prohibitive duties it carries
are necessary to save the farmers Of
the west. The majority of democrats
with the help of Wilson's almost GER
tain veto, hope to prevent enactment
of the measure on the ground the bill
would cause immediate price increases
in clothing and food and wreck Am
erican foreign commerce by the estab-
lishment of retallatory tariffs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
Heavy Frost Last Night.

A heavy frost fell last night and the
temperature dropped to q. the mer-
curry being lower than at any time in
the past several nights. The maxi
mum today is AZ. says Major Lee
Moorhouse, official weather observer.
The barometer registers 1852 and
there is no prospect of storm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
Fight Was Fast,

PORTLAND, Jan. 6.-U. P.)-
German won the decision over Cru
nan. 1t was a fast fight, much of II
toe to toe. Each dropped his oppo-
nent momentarily in the sixth round.
Darcy knocked out Huff in the first
round, previously sending him down
to the count Of nine.
Eagles was ontfought by st. Clair,
who won the decision. Boscovitch
stopped Gordon in the third round.
Ryan and Miller drew in the curtain
raiser.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-01-06
0.A. c. NEWS EVENTS

OREGON AGRICULTURAL coll
LEGE Corvallis. Jan. 6.-Students
are back for the second term OF work.
classes having started Wednesday.
Up 10 the end OF the first day OF regis
tratlon 80 new regular students had
registered as well as 81 short course
siudents. This brings the total num-
Der of long course students for the
school year to 1886 and makes a grand
total, in cluding short course students
of 1923.