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The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

When E. H. Hartman, who is re- puted to control 29. 900 miles of rail roads, declared in an interview recently that "l am opposed to the ownership of railroads by a few men. l am in favor of the railroad being owned by the people" And this ownership of the railroads by the people has already been hobby of mine." he was probably thinking that he and his associates were "the people"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

Little Rock and Fort Smith are both clamoring for better water than is furnished them by their sys- tems which procure their supply from the Arkansas river. In this regard Mena beats them all, no
 better. purer water being found in the state than is furnished by our water system. The supply comes from the mountains by gravity and the city owns and operates the plant,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Representative Champ Clark o

Representative Champ Clark of Missouri is reported as saying that President Roosevelt in his advocacy of the income tax, had stolen an other plank from the Democratic platform. Mir. Clark could as truth fully say that when the Democrats adopted that idea they stole it bodily from the platforms of the old Green back and Populist parties. They being now dead leave their advanced ideas free for any party to adopt.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
A Texas Wonder

There's Hill at Bowie, Tex. that's twice as big as last year. This wonder is w. L. Hill, who from a weight of 90 pounds has grown to over lS0. He says: q suffered with terrible cough, and doctors gave me up to'die of Consumption. l was reduced to 90 pounds. when | began taking Dr. Kings New Dis coyery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds. Now, after taking 2 bottles l have more than doubled my weight and am completely cured.o Only sure Cough and Cold cure. Guaran- teed by Jackson Drug Co. 5Oc and $l.00. Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
One of inc first hills introduced

One of the first bills introduced in Congress this session was by Repre- sentative Shephard of Texas. pro viding for an income tax. It pro- vides for levy of ? per cent on incomes from $4, ,0e0 to $S,000; of 3 per cent on incomes between $S,000 and $l6,000; of per cent on in- comes between $16,0O0 and $S2, GOO; of 5 per cent on incomes between $32.000 and $64,000 and of 6 per cent on all incomes above that amount.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Shears & Sawbuck.

Shears & Sawbuck kept store Such as never was before, City folks they wouldn't sell, Wouldn't let lem have a smell. Fetched their money but, by jing Couldn't buy blessed thing Couldn' t meet 'em face to face An then sell 'em with good grace. Country trade was what they sought Folks who'd pay for what they bought Fore they saw it, hide or tail They sent catalogues by mail Out to every blessed one Gittin' mail at Possum Run. We set up all night and read When we'd orter been in bed Book was bout as big as sin Had lot of pictures in, And list of merchandise, Ev'ry kind and every size Givin prices that they swore Knocked out every country store. Looked so straight and seemed so true 1 bit at itJim did too. Jim's my neighbor cross the way Best man ever worked in hay; Just let him top off stack Sheds rain like a turtles back, Pleasure just to see him work, Never knew of Jim to shirk; Swings scythe like it was play Love to watch him in the way. We'll, we, like pair of fools, Sent off got some hayin' tools, Jim got harness and a blow, I range Il see it now; Drat the thing, it was so light, Used it for torch at night. Throw'd the darn thing in the yard Use it now for renderin' lard.
 For Jim used the blow an hour Found the blamed thing wouldn't t SCOUT; Tried his harness broke a tug, Sought for solace in his jug In the cooler all that night Jim reflected on his plight; In tEe morning, Richard Stout, Hardware merchant, bailed him out. Jim said after that he'd stick Close as bark to good ol' Dick. Since he left the Possum jail Says he won't buy goods by mail, Says Dicks cheaper, anyhow Might have saved some more At his oP friends hardware store. Jim says i've can't sell no truck To such folks as Shears-Sawbuck, They'll take all our cash away But ont buy our corn or hay. That seemed putty strange to me, So told ol Jim I'd see--- So I wrote to them that night Jist to see if Jim was right. Ast 'em What they d pay for oats? Could they use some hKely shotes? Had about four tons of hay l could ship them right away. CouldI furnish MT. Shears With his family roastin' ears? 7? Also would my friend Sawbuck Buy some of my garden truck? Answer came one summer day, Said they couldn't use our hay, Coul mt use our oats or shotes, Dit like our billy goats. When they needed truck to eat, Bought it down on water street. Sorry, but they must refuse Anything but cash to use. l sat down an, wrote 'em then; Hate to trouble you again, But want to thank you, sirs, For your bunch of cookie burrs. If you love your fellow man, Do him good, sirs, when you can. While our merchants sweetly sleep, Shears X Sawbuck shear your sheep" !"
 Border Telephone.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Rivers and unrbor. Congress.

Washington. Dec. 7.-Nearly 1000 delegates are in Washington in at tendance at the opening session oi the national rivers and harbors con gross. Speaker Cannon and Repre- sentative Burton, chairman of the house committee on rivers and har- bors, are among the speakers. The object of the convention is to secure an annual appropriation of s5O.00O,- 900 from congress for systematic work in the improvements of the na- tions waterways.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Cause for Thanksgiving

Ike Johnsing won de rafile At Hickey Duff's saloon An walked down Fifth street Wcdnes-
 day night A singin of dis tune: "Opossum meat Am good to eat Cooked wid yeller yam Fried eggs an cohn pone tech de spot When ct wid good old ham. But bless ye chile has ter smile, l feel so fine an quirkey; Termorrow am Thanksgivin' an Bless Gaud
 1 drawed
 De Turkey !"
 Louise Cooke Don Carlos.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
TO Draft Roo-eeeit.

Chicago, Dec 7.-The Roosevelt, Third Term National League has been formed in Chicago and Wednesday an application for a charter was made at Springfield. Edward A. Homer formerly of I.eadyille, Colo. is the organizer and president of the iease The national headquarters Of tic league will be in Chicago. Clubs will be organized in every county and city in the United States.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Long Tennessee Fiyht

For twenty years w. L. Rawls off Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He writes; The swelling and sore ness inside my nose was fearful till l began applying Bucklen's Arniea Salve to the sore surface; this caused the soreness and swelling to disap- pear, never to return" !" Best salve in existence. 25c at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
nearing. oa Elastic Currency.

Washington, Dec 1.-The house committee on banking and currency Thursday decided that 1t will hold hearings on elastic currency begin ming Tuesday, December H. Secre- tary Shaw, the comptroller of the currency, representative of the American Bankers association and other persons interested in proposed changes in the currency will be heard.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
Ntw Cure For Epilepsy

J. B. Wa a'erman of Watertown, O., Rural free delivery, writes: My daughter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was cured by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over two years" Best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth. 25c at Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
A kansnr Girl Acquitted.

Council Bluffs, Ia. Dec. 7.-Tbe jury in the case of Emma Ripke, the Hanover, Kan, girl. charged with the murder of Frank K. Potts on the night of October 15 last, late Wednes- day afternoon returned a verdict Of not guilty. The jury was out 30 minutes.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

Every stone or concrete bridge built in Mena or Polk county will stand as monument to the econom- ic progress of those arranging or providing for their construction and the people who back them.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

When circuit judge becomes a target of an irate contestant in a divorce suit, as occurred at Poplar Bluff. Mo, recently, he has reason, possibly, to think that the trial mar riage idea is more conducive to harmony as well as safety, than trial of divorce cases.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

A Kansas paper publishes car toon calculated to discourage pistol toting, but more effective discour- agement was Justice Smiths $50 fine collected from one of 'em the other day.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

President Roosevelt's s message was very lengthy, but was shorter than it would have been had he not used the abbreviated method of spelling such words as thru and altho.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

We beg to take issue with the Ga zette when it remarks that Congress now has President Roosevelt on it's hands again, as it is already evident that the President has Congress on his hands.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
An Editors Wife Dead.

Guthrie. Ok, Dec. Mrs Frank H. Greer, wife of the editor of The Guthrie Capital, died suddenly at her home here Thursday of heart failure, aged 50 years
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
AFTER THEIR OWN HEARTS

If the Democrats are going to insist upon a southern man for presidential candidate, what is the matter with Governor Jeff Davis of Arkansas? He's a Democrat all right. Philadelphia Press.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13
FOUR FACTORIES BURNED.
Boiler Explosion at Lynn, mass'' Causes Widespread Destruction
 of Property.
ELEVEN PERSONS SERIOUSLY INJURED

Before the Fire was checks" '' had Turned over several Acres of Ground-The Boston h"'"e Railroad station and i& D"s
 ings Were Also Destroyen'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-13

church.
 There are B Democrats ana Repu 5lican in the Senate and 9o Democrats and Republicans ID the lower Louse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

may get something in return. It's
poor rule that won't work both ways.
OF course the invitation to the plain
people to drop a dollar in the slot and
draw a legislative prize is polite way
of saying that the grand old party is
ashamed of its conduct in the past and
that it has done with tainted money.
We hope the grand old party will
stick to it's pledge and stay reformed.
The practice of mortgaging legislation
in advance for promoting and operat-
ing expenses isn't altogether on the
square-yet we have our debts. Signs
of reform as we'll as other signs.
fail in dry weather, and we are very
much afraid the G.. o. p. will suffer a
financial drought before the campaign
is ended if it relics upon the dollars OF
the hoi polloi to pull it through.
Meanwhile, however, let us hope for
the sake of the country that the dollar
invitation will meet with success. The
unincorporated interests of the coun-
try are sadly in need of legislative re-
lief and perhaps congress can be in
duced to loosen up when it discovers
that the plain people are the principal
stockholders in the enterprise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Beer Is a Food
of High Quality
It Refreshes and Strengthens the Body
With Predigested Nourishment.

AS a strengthening, nutritious food,
physicians and scientists now agree
that there is nothing, perhaps, more
beneficial than pure beer. Rich in the
properties of hops, pure beer nourishes
the whole body.
Many people unable to take solid
food have been built up by Pabst Blue
Ribbon Beer. And it is just as good
for the well as for the sick. Pabst
Blue Ribbon Beer with your meals
tones up the whole system. Taken in
moderation it cannot have other than
helpful, up-building, strengthening Ell
feet. free from false stimulation.
for healthful beer, just as they are
essential for any other healthful food.
And purity and cleanneSS are watch
words in the great Pabst brewery at
Milwaukee. Only the finest of malt
and hops are used. and the whole Pabst
progress the result of sixty years pur-
suit of all the best known methods in
the science of brewing. a most i'm
portant feature of the PabSt Brewing
process is the Pabst method of making
malt. 1t requires eight days and
doubles the expense of the old four-day
method, still used in many brewerieS,
but the efght-day PabSt process is the
only process by which perfect malt,
containing all the nutritious food quail
tiles of barley in predigested form.
can be made.
Absolute cleanliness distinguishes
the entire Pabst process, and the Pabst
Blue Ribbon label is a guarantee of
purity. The name Pabst always stands
for purity, cleanliness and the best
beer brewed.
If your food doesn't taste Just right
or If your digestion is little off" or
your appetite is poor, drink Pabst Blue
Ribbon beer before or with your meals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
That Dollar Campaign Fund.

The republican congressional cam
paign eommitte has administered an
other blow to the plain people" Here
tofore it has been the practice TO lay
the burden of campaign expenses u"on
the bloated plutocrats. Now it is pro-
posed to shift the load to the shoulders
of the proletariat.
In other words, the blOated corpora
lions are to be relieved of the burden
and every uncapitaliZed Tom, Dick and
Harry in the grand old party is expect
ed to put up a dollar and look pleas
ant.
That's the way it always goes. adds
the Chicago Dispatch. The rich get
representation without taxation and
the poor get it where the hen got the
aye.
T. : only one redeeming feature
to the Cottage. When the corporations
paid the expenses of electing members
of congress, they usually got what they
wanted in the way of legislation Now
that the plain people are to pay the
freight there is possibility that they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
AutO Justice.

There was an automobile accident
few days ago in the east. 1t was at
Yonkers. The automobile had struck
a carriage standing still on one of the
streets of Yonkers Several persons
were injured. At the time of the ac-
cident the machine was being driven
by the chauffeur, but the owner of the
car was seated beside the chauffeur.
The case was carried into court. The
owner of the car said the speed limit
was not being exceeded when the ''ac-
cident" occurred and further, that the
steering gear did not work well. The
court did not accept this view of the
accident" however, and was convinc-
ed that the machine was being driven
recllIessly and 10 exceed the speed linn
it. The chauffeur was found guilty and
sentenced to two months imprison-
ment. The owner was found guilty and
sentenced to two months imprison-
ment.
Such decision and disposition of a
case of this kind may seem severe. but
TO the general public it will appear to
he sound judgment. Such disposition
of such cases will mean the exercise of
greater care and caution on the part
of chauffeurs and automobile owners.
Furthermore. the court expressed the
opinion that it was possible for auto
mobilists to be guilty of recklessness
even if not exceeding the speed limit.
Judge BealI, who rendered the decision,
said: "One may be guilty of reckless
driving and still keep within speed
limits. as. for instance, upon a poorly
lighted road at night, or in a fog or
storm"
Judge Beall's decision pleases the
New York Tribune, which contends the
chief and most admirable feature of
the decision was that the court held
the owner of the machine and en-
ployer of the chauffeur equally culpa-
BILE with the employe and declined 70
let the latter be made the scapegoat.
That was an eminently just judgment
and set a precedent which if followed,
should do much toward the discour-
agement of automobile abuses. Too
often an owner has told his chauffeur
to let her drive" at a Iawless speed,
and has thrown all the blame upon the
employee in case of arrest. He has paid
the Ine Imposed upon the CHduHeuE,
and if a sentence of imprisonment has
also been imposed, the chauffeur has
endured it as "all in the days work"
But for the owner and employer him
self to be not only fined but also locked
up is a very different matter. OF the
justice of such Imprisonment there can
be no question. 1t is quite obvious
that a hired chauffeur runs a machine
as his master wants it run, when that
master is seated by his side. For the
employer to shirk responsibility is cow
ardly. For the law to let him do SO
would be ridiculous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
he so-caIIed "potato king

The so-called potato king" is a
shrewd negro by the name of Groves,
who lives on a farm near Kansas City.
Kans.. and raises and sells more pOta-
toes than any other man in the world.
Besides his own production he buys
and sells the potatoes of others. IN
Kansas City he maintains a commits
sion office and employs some ten stem
ographers and bOokkeepers Realizing
that such a large business needs well
trained head, he has sent his son first
10 the Kansas Agricultural college for
an agricultural education and then to
a business college for business edu-
cation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Millions for Amusements.

The earnest way in which the Amer
lean public goes about enjoying itself
and the vast sums of money spent in
providing means and methods has caus-
ed much comment. 1t Will surprise the
reader TO learn that over one hundred
million dollars are invested in amuse-
ment enterprises. A sick man or wo-
man, however, cannot enjoy them
selves because sickness always robs
any pleasure of its delights; but then
there is no reason for remaining in
such a condition, when Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will make you well
again. There are hundreds of persons
now enjoying robust health as result
of taking the Bitters, and a similar ex-
perience awaits You. Therefore start
today. 1t always cures poor appetite,
flatulency, headache, cramps, diar-
rhoea, vomiting. dizziness, sleepless-
ness, dyspepsia, indigestion or costive-
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
SyeautifuI Pearls.

Inc pearls found on the gulf coast
of Lower California are said to exhibit
n greater variety of colors than those
of any other part of the world, and the
business of pearl fishing there is grow
ing. The chief colors are black. gray.
red, blush green and yellOwish. The
red pearls rank among the most valu-
able. They possess a fine luster. and
many of them are large and of the
most perfect shape. They are, how.
ever, found only occasionally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

The uprising in New Hampshire ito
put the government back into the
hands of the people" ought TO be a les
son " the corporations of that state
and other states as well. The people
are tired of having their politics and
their government manipulated by cor
poration agents. They are willing to
protect the rights of corporations. but
they want the business transacted in
the open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

The Boston Herald tells a story of
a woman who went TO the book depart
ment OF a big modern store and in
qUired for "Crabbe's Tales" and was
politely informed that fish and provis-
ions were on the ground floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

General StoesseI is to be dismissed
from the Russian army before he is
shot. There will be no chance, then,
for any of the grafters to use his name
for stuffing the pay roll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Choice Real Estate.

A story and a half cottage on
9th street, has seven rooms,
city water, plenty of fruit
and shade on lot, size of lot
60x115, school house
a block away .........$ $50
An 8-room house on 18th av-
enue near 10th street, mod
dern, lot 40x130 $4,000
A Groom house on 9Th
street, near 5th avenue,
lot 70X150 1000
An S-room house on End ave
nue., below 9Th street; gas,
city water, sewer; lot has 60
foot frontage; house always
rented at $40 per
month go. ........$2, 200
A modern Groom house; bath,
electric lights, furnace, &C.
ment walks; four blocks
from business center. So, 500
a good 7-room house on 27th
street, near 18th avenue, with
a-acre ground; has good
well and cistern ....$2,65o
A very pretty cottage on 7th
avenue, 6 rooms, city water,
fine lot 50x140 ......$2,6o0
An up-to-date cottage, 6
rooms, large reception hall,
east front, lot 50x1151z,
1412 street -.........$3, 900
A story and a half house, 9th
avenue above 18th street, 6
rooms, good barn, lot
461ax16S, a bargain. $4,000
A fine 7-room cottage, on 18th
street, near 18th avenue; So
foot lot, on paved street;
house is modern except fur
mace, which can be installed
easily for $50; must
be sold soon ....-....$3, $50
A beautiful little house, 6
rooms, on 14th street, mod
ern, has big shady front
porch SO, 300
A seven-room house on 18th
street; gas and city water;
east front; new house;
lot 6Ox190 So, 800
A good seven-room brick
house, has bath, gas, sewer,
city water; located on Attn
avenue, in a desirable neigh
borhood; room on lot
for another house. 500
A 7-room house, Fifteenth
street, near Long View park.
Modern in every particular.
An elegant home $3.50
A snap investment on Bird
avenue, near 18th street: lot
S0X140; two houses, the larg-
er renting for SIS per month,
the smaller for $14 per
month; owner lives out of
city and wants to sell quick;
can be bought
for 49,. - ..... So 300
A splendid bargain on 14th
street; a new two-story house
of seven rooms, modern
throughout, cement sidewalk;
big east front
lot 1880 ...-.. ,oOO
A neat seven-room house on
eth avenue, near 18th street;
electric lights, water, sewer,
etc; good cellar; lot has
frontage of rs feet on
9TH avenue ........ So, 500
An S-room modern home on
22nd street, bath, furnace,
electric lights, a
snap at ........... S3, 700
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

Congressman Towne says if Bryan
ever becomes president be will rescue
the vice president from obscurity by
making him a member of the cabinet.
But this isn't likely TO add anything
to the comfort of Mr.. Fairbanks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

The track rights will insure more
factories. The interurban will bring
more business. Concentrated effort
will bring all these elements contribu-
ting to the city's upbuilding and pros
perity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

The republicans of Iowa Kissed and
repudiated Secretary Shaw, the repre-
sentative of the national administra-
ton, and turned down the stand pat"
policy. Incidentally they brought forth
another presidential candidate in the
person of a. B. Cummins for the third
time nominated for governor of the
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Thursday, Aug. 2, 1906.

The primaries under the new law will
day of this week between the hours of
. q. N. and > u. Both parties vote
nt the same places. The democrat who
fails to- bear this in mind negIects Il
duty to his party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

II is only through indifference and
apathy on the part of the party that
undesired elements gain control. The
primaries are TO be held Saturday be-
tween the hours of Z a. m. and > p. m.
Bear this in mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02
Alike.

Husband-What has become of those
indestructible toys you got last week?
Wife-They are out on the scrap heap,
along with the indestructible kitchen
utensils.-Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

y Tennessee colored woman gave
birth TO six babies last week, and il
now remains to be seen whether Presi-
dent Roosevelt will extend congratula-
riOOS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

Don't drag along with dull. bilious,
heavy feeling. You need a pill. Use
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the ia
nous little pills. Do not sicken or
grippe, but results are sure. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

The primary election will be held
Saturday. The democrats and repub-
leans vote in the same precincts as in
an ordinary election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-02

1t is for the democrats to say wheth-
er they want clean and fair politics