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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
HEARST THE ouTLANDnR

There can exist no doubt whatever
that the mayoralty election in Chicago
last week was lost to the Democrats
through the baneful interference of w.
r. Hearst. Had he kept out Of the
campaign-in which he had no possible
legitimate interest--hardly a question
OF the supremacy of the Democracy
could have been asked. The whole cam
paign was on a purely local issue; on
that same issue the voters had once
before chosen Judge Dunno and de-
clared for a particular policy; the new
poll was merely on the question of car
rying out that policy in further detail.
Aside from the interference Of Hearst
the issue would have been clear cut
and we'll defined, and Mr.. Dunno would
have been reelected to bring his plans
to proper fruition.
But along comes the allen Hearst
an outlander who neither votes, lives
nor has property interests in Chicago
save for his venomous newspaper,
which is a disgrace to that city as 1t
is to this. Playing his personal politics
he injects his personality and trickery
into the campaign and as a traitor to
Democracy, which he has ever been, he
lines up with Judge Dunno as the
surest way to beat him. For Judge
Dunno has consistently refused to
truckle to Hearst or to further his
schemes. And Hearst, knowing that
his support is sure to damn any can
didate upon whom it is thrust, thus
knifes the Democracy he betrays and
defeats the man who declined to be
monkey to pull Hearst chestnuts from
the fire.
The Democracy Of Chicago has thus
squarely presented to it a solemn duty.
That is to kick Hearst and all his ilk
out of the party and to purify itself
even with fire. 1t can be done; the
California Democracy did 1t last fall.
In the face of an election almost GER
tain to be carried If Hearst were
played to, it repudiated him with scorn
and loathing and went down to clear
and honorable defeat through his
treachery and support of his dummy,
Langdon. But even in disaster Califor-
MAS Democracy stands forth unpol-
luted and stainless before the nation
rejoicing in a victory gained no less
over Hearst than over itself, in that
it refused to bend the knee to him,
even at the price of success.
The New York Democratic party
leaders shamelessly sold out their fol-
lowers to Hearst and he alone of the
Democratic ticket was buried from
sight. This was a lesson none could
ignore; the New York Democracy is
now in sackcloth and ashes seeking to
bring forth fruits worthy of repentance
that it may again assume the party
leadership now forfeit to it.
let the Democrats of Chicago rally,
even in defeat, and let them be bold
and strong. Kick from the ranks this
alien disturber. Officially and unmis-
takably repudiate Hearst and then per-
haps even this overthrow may be looked
back upon as providential.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
A Bible in the hand is no proof of =

A Bible in the hand is no proof of a
religion in the heart.
Even the blind man looks for trouble
A new magazine for the blind has no
advertisements. There's an advantage IN
being sightless sometimes.
Some men Tho propose expect 10 en-
brace the opportunity. but only mug
delusion.
All things come to him who pays cash
for them
It's no fun being lazy If you don't have
to work
The man who blows his own horn is
never encored.
When the cat is away the night is
quiet
II marriage is the tie that binds di-
vorce is the slip knot in the moose.
II advice were as valuable as giVers
think, 'twould never be free,
Some men are pinched for money
others are merely touched.
Man wastes a lot OF ammunition unless
he has an aim In life
It's a wise umbrella that knows its
owner. - ~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

One there was G. o. P. elephant to
whom two men came with peanuts
Eat mine," said the fat one; "eat
mine." said the false alarm. And be-
twixt turning his trunk first to one
and then to the other the poor beast
starved to death. Ohio, please note.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The Santa Fe railroad is very cocky
and sarcastic in its court reply just
now. but perhaps when it has few
millions in fines assessed against it
there will come a change.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

It must send the cold chills up and
down Walter Parker's spine when he
reads of the proposition to fire his city
hall henchmen. Walter isn't accus-
toned to being dehed. But Walter is
up against a Democrat now who has
the nerve to run affairs himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Michigan's new senator says Ange-
lenos may congratulate themselves for
the faith or fortune that brought them
here. They do, senator; that's why
they are so anxious to have everyone
else come.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Guests at hotels. it seems, must also
lock their windows as we'll as their
doors, and then put their jewels in the
safe If they wish to retain possession
of their baubles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

And now it develops that the San
Francisco municipal employees paid the
cost OF that reception to Fiddler
Schmitz. The San Francisco grafters
not only worked the city and the pub
lie, but did not hesitate to graft off one
another Isn't there honor even among
thieves any more?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Railroads are always rather fresh till
they are we'll whipped; then how they
do whine! The Santa Fe is just now a
case in point.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Now that the Goldfeld labor unions
are settling the warfare among them
selves, possibly they will be good
enough to let the usual course of events
proceed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

If the Chicago Democrats will now
kick Willie Hoist out of the party, as
did their brethren of California, the les
son will not have been in vain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
PI LINES AND PICK UPS

clear understanding of what he consid-
ers to be lawfully permissible. For in
stance. will he stand for familiar refer
ences to him as "Willie"?
Grim & Barrett is the decidedly ap-
propriate name of a plumbing firm in
Chicago. and no doubt they succeed
in convincing their patrons that there
is nothing else for them to do.
In warning people to keep out of the
stock market John D. Rockefeller has
at last rendered a public service with
out raising the price of oil.
The first soda water fountain has
just been sent up in Australia. And
we have been importing our ballot sys-
TENS from that benighted countryl
OF course Nine. Eames win not talk
about her marital troubles. She has
learned that talk is not paid for at any
such rate as song is.
Mayor Taylor oF Jamestown. Ohio,
refuses to draw his salary on the
ground that he has done nothing tc
earn it, and is being regarded as a
political curiosity-which he is.
If those scientists who are getting al
the weight Of souls would only try &c
discover their destination 1t might
cause more interest In life.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Every time the president thinks of
how Fiddler schmitz hoodwinked him
as a decent representative of California
he bats a fresh one at Hartman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Crowd out the Walter Parker hench-
men at the city hall and perhaps more
work will be done. at less expense to
the city. by those who remain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The president will let the Hartman
controversy drop. Certainly; he picked
up a hot potato there which he is glad
enough 70 relinquish.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Any one else thinks Raffies is crooked
and wants TO divide" with him? Step
UP and be caught. Raffles is on the
lookout for just such victims.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Ben Odell also has few remarks to
make about the presidential plea for
fat frying. Odell will join the liars
own in the next issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The announcement that Secretary
Loeb refuses to talk" seems to demand
an explanation. Has he lockjaw or
is he tongue tied? Nothing else will
throw light on so anomalous a situa-
tioto
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Hearst has been booted out of the
Democratic party in so many states
that he must now wear boiler plate
pad in the place where he sits down.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Any other faker who thinks the Raj
fies game is not on the square is in
vited to come in and make his afidavits
and save himself trouble right at the
start.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

No grade crossings at the Seventh
street bridge. There are enough grade
crossings in town now, and no more are
permissible.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

And yesterday also afforded great
chance for those Easter hats and
gowns which were not finished for the
display week ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Every time Teddy thinks about Fair
banks candidacy he gets a cold
clammy feeling.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

It would seem that False Alarm
Foraker stands a good show Of being
the next honored member of the presi-
dents liars club.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

There being no funds available now
for new emergency hospital. those
who fall in need of such an institution
will still have to put up with the pres
ent makeshift.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

This wee:i should end the Thaw trial.
If it does next Sunday will be day
of fervent thanksgiving.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

One more week of the Thaw trial
Bear the burden for the coming few
days; the agony is almost over.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The STANDARD Oil octopus declares
that no oil combination exists. Certain
ly not; the octopus owns 1t all.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Raffes could not judge the women
in the baseball parade, for the simple
reason that no women paraded.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

II the shriners' meeting here is hall
the success that the Shrine circus was
It will be wonder.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

But remember the question when you
do catch Raffes; It's all off II you
don't say the right words.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The making OF grade crossings at
either end of the Seventh street bridge
would be little less than criminal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

But the real circus that begins today
can't of course hope to rival the Shrine
circus which just closed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Put tenders on the street cars. They
can't harm anyone and they may save
few lives.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

'Twould have been a good Sunday
task had you captured Rathes' But
you didn't.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Any Democrat who ties up with
Hearst deserves defeat. VIII Judge
fDunne kindly take notice?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Nothing the matter with this weather,
eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Raffes is as smooth of manner as he
is of face.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The q. o. P. elephant in Ohio is hav-
ing hard timc telling which way &c
turn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Los Angeles has no slums. but there
are a few germs Of them that snoulo
be exterminated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Mr.. Raffes grows more mysterious
every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

The city har pay roll is encumbered
with deadheads. A headsman is needed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Teacher-A tyrant is a ruler that's
hated and feared. Now give me sem
tence with the word in It.
seholar-The teacher swatted de pupil
wild his tyrant.-Picayune
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Former Senator Burton of Kansas
just released from Jail, has taken to
writing. This is conclusive proof that
a pen in the hand. on the outside look
ing in. is worth more than a term on
the inside looking out.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Those city half deadheads should
lose their heads.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
CYNIcIsMs

The cloak OF friendship and the mantle
OF charity seldom co, the same person.
A friend in need keeps man broke.
Many a caap who thinks he's an orator
is only q foghorn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
Population Of Los Angeles. 100000

And still Mr.. Rafhes walks at large.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
HE SWEPT IT
Izon is clear" he said,

"The horizon is clear" he said.
"I think you'd better try
To make escape, so hurry-goW
"You say it's clear; how do you know"
''Why, 1 swept it with my eye"
A Kansas man asserts that he re-
Gently saw a rat with horns. AS the
prohibition law is enforced in Kansas
there must be something wrong with
the soda water in that state.
Mrs. Russell Sage comes forward
with another 100000 benevolence. Mrs
sage's brain storms have a beneficial
effect.
Brooklyn reports an unprecedented
demand for Bibles. That's all right;
but If the demand should spread to
Manhattan look out for the millen-
mum.
A Georgia bride demurred at the
word "obey". in the ceremony. but said
she would "try" to obey her husband
If she does that, it will be a good deal
more than most married women do.
Does Mr.. Burton seriously think that
he is going TO make Dreyfus Of him
self?
A BAN ON CAKE
There win be a hatchet society
given at the home Of Fiheld brothers
Friday evening for the benefit of this
mission study class. Ladies' pleas,
bring any kind of refreshment bu
cake.-Eaton Rapids (Mich,) Journal.
Now that Hearst has begun suinl
for libel 1t Is up to him to convey I
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
CURED BY A CALL

We are glad to see Mr. Gustavus
Warheld about again. He spent a
while With Mrs. Mary Riggs on sun
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Missouri stands by the mule" says
the Augusta Herald. And Missouri
doesn't need to be shown the advisa-
bility of not standing behind it,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

There's $1,000 in it if you catch Raffies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

'Tn common gratitude. let up on our
beer" pleads the Milwaukee Sentinel
But does the Sentinel expect st. Louis
to relieve the entire drought?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

day last.-Cooksvill correspondence
Baltimore Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08

Maxim says the japanese could
easily take California, but he forgets
what the grand jury has done to the
two men who tried 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
A BAN ON CAKE

Now that Hearst has begun suing
for libel it is up to him to convey a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-08
Substantial Sayings on
Staple Linens

r. inch satin damask in
many pretty floral and con-
ventional designs at ST. a
yard, regularly $1.25.
72-inch Scotch damask of
the dollar fifty quality at
$1.25.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
PREaocATlvEs OF RANK.
Why Jed Resigned as chief of Bram-
 bievIlIe Fire Department.

The Brambleville postmaster looked out with frown from his barred win dow at the returned traveller who was questioning him. "I can't go out O this pen O mine till the mails dis tributed," he said, with resentment "The new rules and regulations don't hardly let a man breathe. What was it you asked me about the fire de partment?
 ''No. Jed isn't chief any more. That's all owing to the city folks that come here now and try to run our whole village.
 There was . little spark of a ire down in one O their cottages. an be- cause our Are department didn't get there quite as quick as they expected they Instituted inquiries'--I'm giving you their own words--and when they found the two ladders had been in Jed's orchard, an that had made . uttle delay, they rained such a lot O talk that Jed resigned.
 As he said, If the chief O the fire department hasn't got the right to bor- row . couple O ladders from the en- zine house when he needs 'em to pick his fruit. who has7
 "But yeu can't reason much with these city ',lks. They're . kind of a high-handed lot"-Ycuth's Compsn ton,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
MADE A TORCH OF PADDY.
Now the Chances Are He VIII Carry He Matches Elsewhere.

Nine-year-old Paddy Monacco says that the next time he plays hat on the back with the gang he isn't going to have his rear pants pocket full of matches, says the New York Sun. They play the game strenuously in lot on Twenty-seventh street. near Tenth avenue. The game had pro- gressed to the grab the hat and slap stage yesterday, and Paddy stood dou. blsd up with his head pointed east. ward and the other end of him direct ed toward the setting sun. Tommy Giynn in leaping over Paddy gave him . vigorous wallop. In . twinkling tho west end of Paddy spouted smoke and he let howl out of him that could be heard for blocks. The other kids beat the flames out as best they could and saved at least the front part of Paddy's brooches. Tommy Glynn and Billy Rooney were more or less badly burned about the hands, and Paddy was more severely burned elsewhere. An ambulance was summoned from Roosevelt hospital and the surgeons fixed up the Glynn and Rooney boys and took Paddy to the hospital for more thorough treatment Later Paddy was sent to his home at 545 West Twenty-seventh street and ate his sup. per of the mantlepiece.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
EVOLUTION OF GLASS EvEs.
Were First Brought Into use In the
 Seventeenth Century.

That is an artificial eye of the sev. enteenth century" said the curator of the medical museum. Tt isn't very deceptive. is it?" The ancient eye resembled what Is called patch. There was band to encircle the head. and a semi-circle of leather with . human eye painted on it---a large, blue, staring eye. It was, in fact. simply . patch on which an eye was painted. Next came these silver shells" said tho curator. They were inserted un- der the lid in the empty socket. A little more deceptive. eh?" The shells. in shape Rke halves of wal nuts. had eyes upon them. and were not unsightly. They were so dull and opaque. though. that no one would ever have taken them for the real thing. Next came eyes of porce lain." the curator went on, waving his hand toward a case of fairly pre- sentable porcelain eyes, "and finally we got glass eyes--transparent, brill liant eyes that will never be improved on till movable pupil is invented. pupil that. somehow. will work 1T harmony with the other pupil. Many an inventor is working on this nov able pupil idea. Of course, there's fortune in 1t for the successful man.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given. that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the chancery court of Polk county made and entered on the 3lst day of August, 1907, in certain cause (No. 297), then pending therein between Elizabeth Sleeper, complainant, and Daniel Sleeper, ct al, defendants, the under signed, as Commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the south door or entrance of the county court house, in which said court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 18th day of October, A. D. 1907, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots 1 and in block 45, in the city of Mena, in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of twelve months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 11th day of September A. D. 1907.
 w. I. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
GOT THE wRoNo sAsiEs.
curious Mixup That Occurred Recent
 y h French hespItai.

A curious mistake occurred yester. day st the hospital 1t Amiens. says . correspondent of the London Mail. Two young women had recently been attended there. One had given birth to boy. and the other had Siven birth to girl. Yesterday their babies wore taken from them to be vaccinated. After the vaccination the babies. In their swaddling clothes. wore returned to their mothers, who went away with them. Soon afterward one of tho mo thers returned to the hospital in tears. Her child was boy. but on rs- turning homo she discovered that tho nurse had handed her . girl. She in- sisted on her boy being returned to her. A scene of great confusion oc- cured. as nobody knew the address of the other mother. At last. toward nightfall. the other mother arrived. greatly excited. complaining that she had been given . boy in mistake for her girl baby. The change was duly executed. and the two mothers vent away happy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
ao.noas or DARK AoEs.
Visions csnIured Up In Torture Resm
 of Ancient Tyrant.

The horror of horrors in all Italy is found at Padua, known as the torture rooms of that demonical monster oS cruelty, Ecelino. . thirteenth century ruler of Verona, Padua, vicenza and Brescia. Ills cruelties finally became 50 intolerable that the church pro- claimed a crusade against him. The peasantry rose and farmer killed the brute with a seythe. was shown an upright box in which was the skeleton of victim. Two apertures enabled the condemned to sec . table, just out of reach, crowded with food and drink. To-day. 1t Is stage food and the wine Is colored water. but the realism is intense. The climax of shudders was reached when l came to q block in the center of small square room. Nailed to the chopping block. severed midway between the wrist and elbow, lay the dainty hand of . woman, just as it had been chopped from the living arm! The instant my eyes saw this sight the cell seemed to resound with the shrieks of the terrified woman. and. although the hand I gaxed upon was of wax. tho mental shock pro duced was dreadful beyond conception.
 Brooklyn Eagle.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
COMPANY FOR THE DOG.

A miner in the coal fields of Penn. sylvania not long ago surprised his friends by marrying an extremely unprepossessing woman. He had been reckoned confirmed hater of the other sex, and so it was with con- siderable curiosity that his friends sought out the reason for his step.
 What did ye go an git spliced to that old face for, Dick?" asked some one.
 "She ain't no beauty-that's right" agreed Dick. "The fact is, that there dog of mine, he was sim ply pinin' for somebody to look after him when I was away at the pit. couldn't bear to leave him by hisself, so I hits on the idea of marvin. She ain't handsome, that old girl, but she's mighty good com pany for the dogp'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-09-26
CAUGHT THE FAIR cULPRIr.
How the Naval ofFSeer Recovered hle
 Lost Buttons.

It happened on one of the United States cruisers now at Hampton roads, says the Washington Herald. A Meu- tenant. having met two very charming ladies while ashore. invited them on board for luncheon. They came and were shown over the ship. They lin- gered long in the lieutenant's room. which was daintily furnished, and they admired his photographs of home. When he was summoned on deck he left them there. Returning, he took them to luncheon and, having to so on duty in the afternoon, he excused him. self so as to get into uniform. Alasi he found that every button on his best coat had been cut off and then he re- membered that one of his fair guests has been rather importunats on the souvenir question. He got her alone after luncheon and accused her of the theft and after some prsvarication she confessed that the buttons were in her corsage. With some nrmness the lieu tenant led the culprit to his cabin. pointed silently to the denuded coat on the bunk. produced needle and thread and, going out. locked the door on tho outside. In half an hour he returned, unlocked the door. found that his coat was once moro in excsl- lent order and then. with great gal lantry. bowed the lady over the side. She has not been invited to luncheon on the same ship since.