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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
"NO CHANCE"

Miss Christine LaBaraque, the blind
University of California, practice
law of four and prepare
self for the stage
Yet there of people who
environment they
o get
The whole history of the history
girl that have risen with mo chance"
The commonly regarded as million
aires club but in its
less conspicuous of
Senator Scott boy drove plains
the Missouri river to what is Denver.
Senator Nelson started life a newsboy.
when he 10.
Senator Patterson,
as printer jeweer
leaving
public
10. became a telegraph
Senator Clark a farm a Iowa home
before taking teaching and the
Senator Alger labored a
taught country school studied
What of the is of all
eminenty successful. Nearly
selfmade They had mo chance that which within
themselves in their determination nd courage
1t is remarkable that nearly
world have been accomplished
sity.
The worst obstacles in
much chance Anyone with the
sity and overcome it. Prosperity is stand.
mo chance" Why, keep youth with
grit and determination
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
BUT WILL Il
REFORM HER

Wholly unintentional, but felt
sharply by its recipient, neverthe-
less, was the rebuke a nurse wom-
an administered the other day to
her mistress. who belongs to a
number of Spokane social organi-
cations. The privileged old SER
want does not altogether approve
of some methods of the modern
women. One day her mistress had
a dozen club friends out to lunch
con at her house, and the feast was
spread on the porch. BY and by
the hostess heard a lively colloquy
between her eldest hopeful. years
old, and the nurse. you just git
down out that three said the
nurse; you want to fall and kill
yourself, do you? Well, just try it,
and see what good it will do you.
You mother is SO busy right now
she won't even have time to go to
your funeral"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
BY Jacob WaIdock.

MARION, O., July Yes, l do
sometimes call down divine grace
on transgressors who come before
me-"
Louis Scherff, the stanch church
man and blacksmith mayor Of Ma.
rion, prays for pNsons arraigned
before him. AIN ~
But, my young friend" he con
tinued, 81 don't believe in notriety
l do not hold prayer meeting
court. | happens at times, how
ever, that young persons from
christian families come before me
in court, or are summoned to my
office for admonition because we
see they are going wrong. In such
saces try to appeal to the higher
nature and l have prayed with
them.
81 believe in religion and in the
efficacy of prayer" he exclaimed
"If | did not | would not be in the
Methodist church, of which I have
been a member since l was Is
years old. lie
II believe in the common people
have been a blacksmith for 80
years, and so | understand them
| sympathize with the unfortunates
that are brought before me and
am trying to use all the OF ortuni
ties to do good that are presented
to me-"
He was interrupted by young
man who called to pay the balance
due on a fine. 30
Lets see." he said, as he dug
through the records, you Il owe
$3.50. That's right" as he counted
the money. ON
rs all going lovely?" he asked
as he proceeded to write the re.
ceipt.
Eyes, fine" was the answer.
"You are not going to boose any
more"
No, that lesson will do me-"
Mayor Scherff explained that he
released many prisoners convicted
for light offenses on their promise
to come in and pay their fines when
they get the money.
| Some of them fail to come
back" he said. but the great ma
Jority make good. It's better to
trust them and give them a chance
to get along than to throw them in
to the Jail. 1t parys, too. collect
ed more money in fines in month
than my predecessor collected in a
whole year."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
BORROWING OF THE FRENCH

The Pennsylvania company fifty million dol
its bonds from the people of France
did people OF enormously rich?
millions, drop the bucket of
elsewhere Europe
you agreed to
pay indemnity following FrancoPrussn
They be gener-
people people paid
generation.
John D. Rockefeller, France
thrift: "The people their money"
The of France
Forty big farm The with
and a family rich and has bank
Americans people. They
for their effort than other
grandahers
of their frugal habits because Of their
But the times
through the
quarter of century the family
town the big every beardless
his top buggy
1t is all right for shining
individual national
wealth is the way of economy and industry
Rather startling, is
to the little get the money
provement bonds?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
breaches GOSPEL
OF REFERENDUM

A. w. Jones of this city recent
ly addressed a. large audience at
Mica. Wash. on the initiative and
referendum laws. Mr.. Jones Is "a
member of the executive commit
tee of the local referendum league
and his address seemed to meet
the enthusiastic approval of those
present. He said in part that the
good citizen is the true patriot and
urged that if any dissatisfaction ex-
listed with present conditions the
people should be more active in
things political, suggesting that
they study the initiative and ref
erendum laws of other states and
adopt similar laws for Washington
thus placing the governing power
again in the hands. of the people
as was the original Attention of the
trainers of the declaration of indie
pendence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07

whom l recently bound over to the
grand Jury"
The nominations for mayor last
fall were the result of a reform
wave. Scherff, Democrat, was
elected by 225, although the city
is normally Republican. The town
had been wide open. He says he
has succeeded in inforcing the II
p. m. saloon closing ordinance but
that some of the saloons still vio-
late the Sunday law.
81 believe I've found a way to
fix EN-" he said. Il laid awake
last night trying to devise a plan
I'm going to try to get through the
council an ordinance giving to in
formers half the fines imposed on
Sunday saloon law violaters. Then
they will be at the mercy of any fell
low having a grudge against them.
| am liberal in my views, but l be-
lieve saloon-keepers as we'll as all
others should obey the laws"
Mayor Scherff is 81 years old,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
SHE PINS II
ON HER KNEE

A wideawake Spokane woman
has evolved a new way of taking
care of her hat in the theater. She
just pins it on her dress at the
knee. ITS really the safest" she
explains" When man tramps by
you on his way out between the
acts he is very apt to injure your
hat if it is pinned to the back of
the coat in front, but if it is pinned
to your knee all you have to do is
to move your knee to one side and
he gets by without touching the
hat"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07

Mayor Ssherff Is counsellor-at-
large to his constituency. A con-
slant procession leads to his office.
He hears them patiently.
"Often the things complained of
are trivial or absurd from an or
dianary standpoint" he said, "but
they are real troubles to the COM
plainants and must be treated Sc
riously."
In his capacity as municipal
judge the mayor says he tries to
get at all the facts in cases instead
of sticking to cold legal TECHNICAL
ties. Some of his critics charge
that he is somewhat extreme in
this practice. AS an instance they
cite his decision in the case of two
women who were before him in a
neighborhood quarrel, one as COM
plaintant and the other as a prison
err. The decision is alleged to have
BEEN
mot from what | have heard
here, but from what know of this
case, fine you SIS and costs"
Some of the spectators thought
the evidence presented did not war
rant conviction.
He has called in many people.
especially young ones, who gave
sings Of going wrong, and has
warned them to reform. ut is bet
ter to prevent crime when you can,
he says. than to simply sit back
and infiict the penalty of the law.
81 believe that If every a man
was called to be the mayor of city
was. A man in such a position
should be honest. sincere. just and
| impartial. treat all alike. The
most lowly receives the same con.
sideration as did our circuit judge
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
WILL INTEREST MANY,

Every person should know that
good health is impossible II the kid
neys, are deranged. Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure kidney and bladGe.'
disease in every form. and will
build up and strengthen these or
gans so they will perform their
functions properly. No danger of
Bright's disease or diabetes If
Foley's Kidney Cure is taken in
time. Chas. McNab, 402 Riverside
avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
WELLS WILL
60 To WORK

S. A. Wells, recently appointed
receiver of the local federal land
office to succeed e. B. Hyde, Is
preparing to take up the duties of
the office on August /. He has sew
cred his connection with the law
firm of which he was a member,
the firm now being Peacock & Lud-
den. Mr.. Wells is spending July as
a vacation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
NAME HAYWOOD
FOR GOVERNOR

William D. Haywood, secretary
and treasurer of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, has been nomin-
ated for governor by the Socialists
of Colorado.
Haywood is now imprisoned in
Idaho on charges implacting him
in the murder of Ex-Governor
Steunenberg. The Socialist speak
er who named Haywood declared
that the Socialist might be COM
PEELED to march to Idaho and take
their candidate out of Jail.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
SHOWS HOW THE
WIRELESS WORKS

F. E. Michaels gave an interest
ing and successful demonstration
of wireless telegraphy in his quar-
ters in the Hyde building last even
ing before a number of invited
guests. He used a small instru-
ment recently received, but had
no difficulty in seending and re-
ceiying signals. Long distance tests
are contemplated shortly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
FEEL IMPENDING DOOM.

The feeling of impending doom In
the minds of many victims of
Brights disease and diabetes has
changed to thankfulness by the
benefit derived from taking Foley's
Kidney Cure. 1t will cure incipient
Brights disease and diabetes and
even in the worst cases gives COM
fort and relief Slight disorders
are cured in a few days. 81 had
diabetes in its worst FORM" writes
Marion Lee of Dunreath. Ind. 81
tried eight physicians without re-
lief. Only three bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure made me a well man"
Chas. McNab .402 Riverside ave.
nue..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07

(Scripps News Association.)
WALLA WALLA, July During
a quarrel over changing a team of
horses used in hauling water, Sol
McGrith shot his employer, Fred
Hopkins, at the latters ranch eight
miles northwest of here. Hopkins
is in dangerous condition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
FOREST FIRES
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scr1pps News AssoclatIon1
CLARKS FORK, Idaho, July T.
Forest fires are sweeping the heavy
timber off the Cabinet range be-
tween the summit and this place
Unless it is checked in a few hours
thousands of poles, cut last winter,
will be destroyed and more serious
damage may ensue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
TOURIST SLEEPERs TO
CHICAGO,

The G. r. & G.. c. M. & st. p
and C. & N. w. Rys. are now run.
ming tourist sleepers between st.
Paul and Chicago. Take the North.
ern Pacific Ry. to st. Paul. change
there at union depot into fresh
clean tourist sleeper for Chicago.
q. A. MITCHELL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
USUAL BURGLARY

Mrs. G.. w. Gravel of 308 Fifth
avenue reported to the police this
morning that someone entered her
house last night and stole a purse
containing S. which was left on
the dresser in one of the bedrooms
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07

married. and has three children.
He came to Marion in 1872 and
picked up his education outside of
school. He Is member of the Of
fetal board Of the Epworth M. x.
church, and has for many years
been a teacher in the Sunday
school.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
WILLIAM FOX DEAD.

(Scripps News Association.l
LEWISTON, Idaho, July Twill
lam Fox, age Fl, died yesterday al
Nez Perce. He was a student al
Gonzaga college, Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
HARVEST

WALLA WALLA, July Wheat
harvest has begun here. A heavy
yield is being shown and apparent
ly the spell of scorching weather
has had no effect on the crop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
ELkS' ANNUAL CONVENTION
DENVER, COLO.
REDUCED RATES VIA O. r. 4 N,

$50 for round trip; also to Pueblo
and Colorado Springs. On sale
July 10th to 18th. Limit, Septem-
Der 30th. Full particulars at 0. r.
& N. office, 430 Riverside. lie
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
PLENTY ROOM
FOR SETTLERS

According to federal land Office
reports there are still untaken in
Spokane county 23,575 acres of
land, all but 1904 Of which is sur
veyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07
MAYOR 'IPRAYS With
PRISONERS IN COURT

Says He Believes in the Efficacy Of
Prayer and Exercises It in the
Cases Of Young Men He Sees
are Going Wrong-Mayor Scherff
Thinks He Was DivineIy Called
to the MayoraIty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-07-07

A French gown, which was
made for the most elaborate occa-
sions of day wear, is of soft pink
clair de lune silk. 1t is trimmed
with Irish giupure and bands of
velvet in a deeper pink.
The under bodice, the sleeves
and the odd little skirt yoke are
of the lace. The skirt is trimmed
with bands of the velvet, and the
revers and girdle are also of this
fabric. The yoke Is of batiste,
ecru in tone, and embroidered with
it's own shade of silk.
A picture hat of burnt Leghorn
is bent into graceful lines. Shaded
pink roses are scattered upon the
brim and crown, while tips Of the
same pink as the gown are placed
upon the highly turned up left side.
MAKES THE LIVER LIVELY.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
permanent relief in cases of habit.
ual constipation as it stimulates
the liver and restores the natural
action of the bowels without irri-
tating these organs like pills or or
binary cathartics. Does not nau-
seate or grippe and is mild and
pleasant to take. Remember the
name ORINO and refuse subs IT,
tutes. Chas McNab, 402 Riverside
avenue
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
BOULDERS FROM ROCKY.

Rev. F. M. Beaver left last week for Cove where he will preach.
 Willard Lowthers and wife of Rust were visiting at the home of E. G. Turner Sunday.
 Emmett Rowe from near Hat field came up on busiuesss the first of the week.
 Rev. Mir. Williamson of Ash down gave us two splendid ser mons Sunday. J. H. Shepherd and family moved in from the Territory last week.
 Mrs. l.. A. Cummings aud children are visiting near Hat field.
 Tom Joplin and family from near Nichols visited relatives here last week.
 Joseph and James Nichols and their families of West Valley at tended church at Rocky Sunday, A Mir. Wendell has bought the Doyl Hughes farm. John NJ Saudlin left Saturda y ] for Weleetka, I. T., expecting tC be gone three weeks. l Walter Shepherd visited his sister, Mrs. $. w. Kirton neal Duckett this week.
 John s. Cummings was killed while working in the timber neal Nichols last week. His remain: were brought to Rocky for burial He was a we'll known citizen Obituary later. l Guess Who.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
wIcKEs ITEMS.

Rev. Burt Hamiter of Jausseu preached at Wickes Saturday night.
 Mrs. Edwards sold her place to Mrs. Richardson of Tennessee, and left Monday for Oklahoma. Miss Viola Banks, who is att tending school at Wickes. spent Saturday night with homefolk. Mrs. Martha Gentry and chill dren moved to Dr. Wagnon's < place near Wickes, Monday.
 WicKes is improving some; has two blacksmith shops, two cotton gins, one saw mill. two grist mills, four dry goods stores, and one drug store.
 Charlie Bates purchased a buggy and pony from Jack Ram sey Monday.
 Billie Daniel and family visited their daughter. Mrs. Julia Garner, near Hartley Saturday and Sun. day.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Ransom school is progressing nicely with Mrs. Montgomery as teacher.
 Miss Goldie Bateman spent Sunday night at the Balentine home.
 Miss Alta Sterling spent Sa,ur- day with homefolk.
 Dug Mitchell spent Saturday with his brother and sisters at Egger.
 Jack Embry and John Cearley and Mrs. Mollie Embry and Min. nie Chambers attended a party at the Brawley home Friday.
 Jack Southern and Miss Mae Lott were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Sunday. The pnblic is invited to attend an entertainment and box supper at Concord Saturday night, De cember IS.
 Mir. Johnnie Christopher and sister, Miss Cynthia, of Scott county, are here on aevis;t. Miss Cynthia is going to make her home at Rev. Dr. Dodd's.
 Rosebud.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

night. They report having nice time.
 E. E. Sterling lost one of his work horses from blind staggers Thursday.
 John Christopher and sister of Nebraska, Ark, are visiting old friends in this section.
 William Cleland of Nebraska, Ark, son of ]. D. Cleland, is visit ing his grandma, Mrs. K. C. Cleland and other relatives here.
 The prayer meeting at Wm. Bateman's Sunday evening was largely attended.
 k. l.. Mcdonald and J. l.. Par riott came in from the Territory the other day to get the remain der of their household goods.
 MT. Templeton and wife spent Wednesday night at the home ol J. K. Hendricks at Mena.
 Miss Cora Hendricks of Mena is spending few days with hel brothers at this place, J. B. ana ]. H. Hendricks.
 Mir. Holt and family of Meni and w. A. and John Christophe1 were guests at J. r. Cottman'' Sunday.
 Rafeu
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
sonE DOTS FROM E01ER.
Mrs. R. B. Harmon is very ill and pot expected to live.

Mrs. R. B. Harmon IS very ill and pot expected to live.
 Bro. Ed Justice preached an iuts resting sermon to a large congregation at Cherry Hill Sun- day.
 The singing at Mr. Gibson's Sunday evening was much en- joyed by all present.
 Mr. Murp Lambert and Miss Clarie Standly of Big Fork were married at the home of Rev. Ed Justice Sunday.
 William Strandrige and Miss Julie Philpot were married last week at the home of Mrrion Phil pot, Rev. kd Justice officiating, Farest Hancock spent Sunday with Henry Dickerson.
 Rev. R. K. Childers filled his regular appointment at New Hope Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Chamber: of Elm Springs attended church at New Hope Sunday and alst visited at the home of Rev, R. P Childers.
 Uncle Bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
BOARD CAMP.

w. B. McMillan made a busi- ness trip to Mena.
 The singing at J. T. Strick. lands was quite success. uJ. F. Strickland and family visited the home of Walter Baiu Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Lambert died suddenly al the home of Eliza Lewis last week. Cause unknown. L. P. Purvis was the guest ol Ali Clark Sunday.
 J. F. Strickland is having his hay baled today. F.. c. Embry IS helping.
 R. l.. Medford has moved clos' to Silver Center.
 Dewdrop.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
Polk @ County
 News Items

A few communications received at a late hour, and other good reading were committed from this issue of the Star to make room for the Presi- dents message which had already been printed. On account of the vital issues dealt with in this mes sage it was considered of paramount interest to our country readers who many of them, would not see t elsewhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
For Sale.

A good l00-acre vally faru s miles northeast of Mena on the Waldron road. % acres under fence; 45 acres in cultivation; quite free from stones; 100 bear ing apple trees; 35 choice young peach trees; fair improvements; :; 55 acres of excellent young pine
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
Lochridge Dry Goods Co.,, Mena, Al

timber land. Will sell cheap on reasonable terms or take good team in part payment. Address w. M. Barnmann, Mena, Ark. 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Winton's is the place for nice Dress Goods and at the right price. Must sell them. Cali and get our prices. 254dw2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
s0nE DOTS FR0n INN.

Chambers Bros, are making some improvements m their store.
 R. R. Harris and Joe Parrish come home from Amity Saturday
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
WARNING ,'laIl' oss'

In .Jnstice's Court fo'A
 ship, ArkanHas. II ABs The defendant, C. z saSI to appear in th's eaIs 'a,'IIss'at q 2 and answer the eomp's''' A. Deseve. ..saruey
 Pole McPhetrige a''s' 7'' Item. CIV Lee 3 Ou
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

As a mild and gentle physic Swamp Chill < Fever Cure is per feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Cotton Plckers; brace your back and cleanse your liver with bot tie of Swamp Chill & Fever Cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
MONDAY.

T. K. Jones was down from Rich Mountain today on business
 James Box of Black Springs was in the city this morning looking after business matters.
 You know you can get the best shoes at Winton's. Just received new lot. 23sdw2t
 Jesse Cox returned home Satur- day afternoon from weeks visit with his grandparents at Black Springs.
 MT. Anderson, who has been to Shawnee, Okla, on a short business trip, returned last night and drove to his home at Black Springs today.
 Yes l am going out of the clothing business. A few suits yet at a big bargain at Winton's.
 Mesdames Danville and Trum- bull of Slat:ngton were in Mena Saturday doing some Christmas shopping and calling on friends, returning Sunday morning.
 E. L. Compere, who has been visit ing w. M. Pipkin and family for a few days, left this afternoon for his home at Magazine, Ark.
 Taylor Lunsford and c. w. Har- rison were in from their homes at Egger today. While in the city Mr. Lunsford procured a marriage i- cense to wed Miss Ada Brown.
 Rev. John B. Williams, who held services at Big Fork yester- day arrived last night in company with Rev. w. E. McMillan of Board Camp and left on the night train for his home at Abbott, Ark.
 Rev. w. l.. Compere and Prof. c. K. Scott arrived last evening from their home at Waldron, driving overland. They returned this afternoon af.e- brief visit with relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
EIberla Peach Trees.

l have quantity of genuine Elberta peach trees that 1 offer for sale at the very low price of 3H cents each. Milton Williams,
 Hall additionto Mena. 227 3wS
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Don't wall Tor Night Sweats 70 weaken you, buy bottle of Swamp Chill Cure and stop sweat ing
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Prof. s. ii. Allen and two children of Goldthewaite. Tex, accompanied by Mir. Aliens mother-iu-law, Mrs. Moncrief, cf Corsecana, Tex, arrived yester- day for a visit with w, NJ. Pipkiu and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Not a lazy dose M M Cure, every ope z
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

T. K. Jones was down from Rich Mountain today on business
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

You know you can get the best shoes at Winton's. Just received a new lot. 23sdw2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Jesse Cox returned home Satur- day afternoon from weeks visit with his grandparents at Black Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

MT. Anderson, who has been to Shawnee, Okla, on short business trip, returned last night and drove to his home at Black Springs today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

E. L. Compere. who has been visit ing w. M. Pipkin and family for a few days, left this afternoon for his home at Magazine, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

James Box of Black Spring was in the city this morning looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06

Yes l am going out of the clothing business. A few suits yet at big bargain at Winton's.