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The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
LES SONS OF THE EAIR.

When 1t was announced that be- cause of the rains Mena's Celebra- ton would be extended one day, the fourth, there was lugubrious shak- ing of heads by the "wise ones, who had seen such attempts result in dismal failures.
 But there was nothing resembling failure in Mena's added day, and it is an open question whether any previous day of the entire fair gave nearly so much pleasure to those attending, and the attendance was certainly not small, though not so large as on the second and third days.
 But all Mena was represented, and in dress attire, no such event in the city ever before bringing out so many we'll dressed ladies, which, if is known, are always attracted by handsome horses. And, too, they all enjoyed the thrill of the flying motorcycles, which they realized were guided by daring riders. And what American, man or wom- an, with good red blood in veins, does not love a good game of base ball?
 There are many lessons to be drawn from Mena's Twelfth Ami. versary Celebration and Fair, espe- cially for the officials of the associa. tion and those who will be responsi- ble for the management of the event next year, and one of i'm portance is that the people will come early and stay long to be entertained and amused, and, more, that they are willing to pay for what they get. All they ask is fair deal.
 Mena, and The Star believes, Polk county, realizes that this annual event has grown to such proportions as to make it unfair to ask the busi- ness men of Mena to bear all the burden. When the free fair and celebration was begun $500 or $400 was all that was necessary for it's conduct. It now has grown to a size where as many thousand is scarcely enough, and it must keep on growing. The premiums this year were nearly doubled compared with last year, and already plans are being made to greatly increase them for 1909, not only in size of awards but in scope, there being so many products for which none were offered this year. This applies especially to live stock of all kinds. It may well be said that a country's progress is best shown in the quality of her livestock, and as nothing will bring about such advance so rapidly as a fair where excellence brings re- ward. in cash and in honor.
 The Crop Reporter, published by authority of the Secretary of Agri- culture, shows that the condition of the corn crop in Arkansas on August l was 9 per cent better than lest year, though 4 per cent under Che 10-year average. The condition cf this crop for the whole country is almost the same as last year. The cotton crop is in 20 per cent better condition than last year. and above he average for ten years. From all indications Polk county will make a
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
roR rotrNTy ASsEssoR

FUN tOtNi ADD .,...,,, The Star is authorized to announce FRf.l W. THORNTON as an Independent candi date for the office of County Assessor of 'oik county, subject to the action Of the voters al the September election.
 FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER. The Star is authorized to announce IA M ES EMERSON as a candidate for Road Com missioner of Mena Special District. subject to the action of the voters at the genera election in September.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

There is more Catarrn in this secll va'e,her V, country than all other diseases put toseddfo tsed 10 and until the last few years was suP2ossn noe. be ncurable. For great many yea,.ssa nefl tors pronounced 1t a local disease enu .q,, fral seribed local remedies, and by com lt lncurabIe. Science has proven tats, tats,re re be a constitutional disease and thsivlgs thsiisviss m. qnires constitutional treatment. ianav K tarrh Cure, manufactured hy,El J, tiist.,.sional Co.,, Toledo ohio, is the only eois'i M 5nees fremedy on the maFet. It ls taktn ,ll ,h t,rect- from 10 drops to q teaspoonfal " ae.ssun of " upon the blood and mucous gu s Sollafs the system. They offer one nuhui vu s.r rrcu for any case 1t fails to cure send ioi
 ar and testimonials. Address; .,.Ao n.
 F. ]. CHENEY 6 CO., leieoo' "
 Sold by all Druggists, 7bc. .~.,tsn
 Take Halre Family Pllla Tor consup~
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Next year it would be a good idea to make the third day of the Fair "Mena Day" Such events as pulled off today can be made doubly inter esting with little preparation dur ing the next twelve months, and all the visitors from out of town would be glad to remain to see them.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

He who knows not what it is to labor, knows not what it is to enjoy. Jay.
 What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult to each other. r.-George Elios.
 The wealth of man is the number of things he loves and blesses, which he is loved and blessed by.--Carlyle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

The young Turks have demanded that the Sultan dismiss his harem. Another knock at monopoly. They don't want one man to have cor her on the fair sex.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

properly expended, would have se- cured a good bunch of votes for Alton B. Parker. Besides that, think of the feelings of the poll ticians who did not get it
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

The question of pure water is still vexing Little Rock. and here is the modus operandi offered the public for securing same: Take one pint of river water and two tablespoon fuls of common salt. the commoner the better, mix thoroughly with sey- eral parts of faith, and the thing is dome 2,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

A newspaper has printed long editorial warning its readers against bacteria in old and worn currency. 7" Is it trying to frighten it's delin- quent subscribers into paying up?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

All Denver is supposed to be in deep mourning. The American Press Humorists' Association is holding convention there, and of all sad men the newspaper joker is the saddest.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

An astronomer predicts that Presl- dent Roosevelt will be reelected President in 1920. The predatory corporations will scarcely begin to worry over it this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

There is much talk of organizing driving club in Mena to take up the work of rebuilding and caring for the little track at the Fair Grounds. Why not?
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Chicago claims a population of two and half millions, but most of them wouldn't stay there if they could help it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

A Pittsburg damsel advertises that she has s450 in the bank and wants to get married. That's what you'd call talking business.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

When the Democratic contribution box is passed under yonr nose be careful to control your impulse to give more than $l0,000 unless you want your gift rejected. They are mighty particular this year, you lx,,~x.r
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

This is the latest: Big Thunder and Mollie Cloud, two citizens of Oklahoma, have been united in mar riage. Look out for squalls later.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Wchairman Mack of the Democratic national committee, announces that there is fund of $3O0,0 on hand
 left over from the last campaign. That's bad. Such a sum as that.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

George Gould is getting almost as well acquainted with the "cost of maintenance" of brothers-in-law as of railroads.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Hisgen? Hisgen? Oh, yes, he's a candidate for President. Let's not forget again.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-08-27

Burt Todd the jeweler has the best engraver in western Aikan, sas and engraves goods bougn of him without extra charge.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
MACHINERY INSTALLED
ON LADONNA CANAL.
VIII Be Running In Thirty Days
Large Acreage Devoted to On
ions and Cucumbers.

Nearly all of the machinery for the
Ladonna Land Syndicate's canal en-
terprise has been received, and most
of it is in place, so The Herald is in
formed by T. ]. Hooks of Donna, who
arrived in the city last evening. Mr..
Hooks states that the company ex-
poets to have the new pump running
in about thirty days Work was be-
gun yesterday, setting the boiler,
which work was expected to be COM
pleted today The water will be on
the second lift of the canal as soon as
the new pump gets into operation.
Mr.. Hooks says that a large
acreage is being planted with onions
and cucumbers near Donna, and quite
quantity of corn is also being put in
for a fall crop, but not much cabbage
is being planted.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
NAVIGATION PROPOSITION
CONTINUED from Page u

Continued from Page y
from Galveston via water If you
will do this, will Immediately pro-
coed to the securing of a boat service
that will provide for you reasonable
rate for your merchandise from CAL
weston and 1 bespeak your earnest
and energetic effort in response to my
request.
This letter is addressed to the fol-
lowing firms of your city:
Juan H. Fernandez, Miguel Fernan-
DEE & Bro, A. Cueto & Bro, Merch-
ants & Planters Gin Company. J. L.
Landrum. H. NJ. Field Commercial
Company, Manuel Alonzo. An
tonic Barreda, Manuel Barreda, P.
N. Barron. Martin Besteiro, Jose Bes-
teiro & Bro, A. Bollack. Brownsville
Grocery Company, Jose Celaya, La
faro Champion & Bro, j. S. and NJ.
H. Cross, Escamilla & Saldana, The
NJ. H. Field Co. Co., E. Garcia, A.
Cara & Company, F. Snipes, Henry
Grunewald.
United effort is requested in this
matter and l will thank you to let me
have reply hereto at your earliest
convenience.
Yours truly,
H. H. Haines,
Secretary.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Miller:
C. W. Hall, Mercedes; w. L. Rog-
ers, Houston; T. H. Davis, and A.
Aggerbeck, Oshkosh, Wis; T. ].
Hooks, Donna; Hugh Alexander and
wife, Belleville, Kansas; A F. Martin
and wife, Miss Marie Martin, Miss
Annie Martin, Miss Alberta Martin,
Austin; G. K. Watson, Mercedes;
OFT. H. Rattman, Lockhart; Chas.
Keck, Wheeling, W. Va; David N.
Enks, Corder. Mo-; JEFF McLemore,
Kingsville; A. T. Rose, Dallas; S. e.
Helf and mother, McAllen; c. w.
Hall, Mercedes; Miss Mary Day,
Mercedes; Mrs. L. L. Doss, st. Louis;
R. D. Mcintosh, Mercedes; Geo.
Cleveland, Harrington; E. A. Arnold,
T. A. McVicar, San Antonio; D. W.
Carter, Beeville.
At the Riverside:
S. NJ. Witt, J. w. Since and wife,
city.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
McAllen Matters
To The Herald:

To The Herald:
McAllen, Texas, Aug. 1--we are
having fine weather. Fine rains have
fallen all around McAllen, only tue
town was not included in the circuit
McAllen farmers are all busy pre-
pairing their ground for the fall crops.
There will be 100 acres planted to
tomatoes, also a large acreage to
onions. There will be quite a va
riety of other truck planted, bu. tie
majority of the farmers are going in
for staple crops, sugar-cane, alfalfa
and corn.
The McAllen baseball team enjoyed
their trip to Kingsville. They were
royalty treated and felt we'll satisfied
with the results of their trip, having
won the game. They go to Donna
Saturday, the 22nd, for a scrimrlage
with the Donna Serappers On the
2Sth the team will leave for Corpus
Christi for a series of three games
with that team on the 20 and 30th.
C. s. Morton brought in fine shall
low well this week. The well is 90
feet deep with AZ feet of good, pure
water.
There has been quite an influx of
homeseekers this week. We find the
following names on the hotel register:
p. D. Steels, R. D. Pershing, ]. W.
Noble. Oklahoma City, Okla; t. Ell
lenburg, st. Louis, David N. Eneks,
Corder, Missouri; r. E. French,
Kansas City; NJ. L. Kephart,
Cedar Rapids. Ia; E. B. Rutledge.
Pearsall, Texas; Tom L. Benson, San
Antonio, Texas; VIM. Edmister. Hi
dalgo. Texas.
Mrs. A. R. La Rue left for Chicago
Thursday She will return here
when their residence is completed
Mr.. La Rue accompanied her as far as
Brownsville.
Mr.. E. P. Maule, Sr., came We'd
nesday with his family on a visit to
his sons, also to see after his holdings
here.
Wendell Maule has returned from
three weeks visit to Corpus Christi.
Bert Glover arrived Wednesday
with his family. We are glad to well
come Mr.. Glover in our midst.
E. N. Greene and ]. C. Philip are
on the sick list
The Hidalgo Canal Company is
installing the End unit of their pump
ing plant When they have these in
stalled they will begin Immediately
on the 3rd, which will make this one
of the best equipped plants in the val
ley.
There is talk of canning factory
for this place, which will be neces-
sary to take care of the surplus truck
this coming season.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. 1908.

A pointer to the farmer-Protect
the birds, and the boil weevil will
cease to trouble you. AS Prof. Att
water. the noted Texas naturalist,
says, no spray on earth can reach the
pestiferous insects on plants half so
well as the long beak of bird, which
seems to have been made especially
for the purpose of reaching under the
leaves and into the very heart of
blossoms to catch the insects on
which they feed. The birds are tru-
ly the farmers friends.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
RE-oPENING or SCHOOLS.

The Incarnate Word Academy re-
opens Sept. LIST.
In compliance with the wishes of
some young ladies, the Faculty of the
Academy are pleased to add to the
curriculum of schools a separateCom-
mercial Glass and to place such at an
hour deemed most convenient for
those who wish to attend same
The hour set apart will be from
p. m. to 5 p. m. daily. The Com
mercial Glass embraces bookkeeping,
business method, stenography,
type writing, New Business Arith-
metic.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parochial
School adjoining Academy will also
reopen on the LIST. The school of the
Immaculate Conception CParochial
School for boys under twelve years of
age) opens on the 1st and will be con-
Quoted by the sisters.
For all communications of advice
or inquiry apply to,
The Superioress,
Incarnate Word Academy, Browns
vile, Texas. S-2O-1O
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Jose Maria Chapa Cantu to Fredo-
lin Oberle, lot No. 1, in block No. 70,
situated on Adams street. Consider
alton $3.50.
Andrew Jas. Park and wife of Chi
cago, H., to Peter Johnson of Chica-
go, the Furia and Llano Grande
grants containing 166,O5O acres sit
uated in Cameron and Hidalgo coun-
ties. Consideration 100000.
Sally May of Williamson county,
Texas, to Mrs. Mary B. Alexander of
Waco, 100 acres out of the La Feria
grant, situated in Cameron county.
Consideration $1296.0O.
The Lyford Realty Co., to Margaret
eraser, lot No. IA, block No. IS, in Sc
bastian, Texas. Consideration $500.
Prison records show that more fe-
maale prisoners have previous records
against them than males.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
Jesse o. Wheeler, Proprietor.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20

Probably there is no banquet ever
pulled OF yet that will stack up
alongside of one of those Laredo
''onion'' banquets.-Laredo Times.
The palm must be yielded to the
Laredo type of banquet for strength.
but for pure enjoyment and the very
essence of deliciousness, a Browns
vile watermelon feast is beyond COM
parison
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20
WELLS
attorney
at LAW.

Successor to Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro &zHieks Wells &
Wells, Stayton & Kleberg.
I buy and sell real estate and
investigate land titles. A com
plete abstract of all titles of rec
ord in Cameron county, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land litigation and corporation
practice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20

try-TeXaS Man May be president
VIII Mayes of Brownwood the
Man-Unique Menu of Press Ban
quet.
To The Herald:
ST. Paul, Mimi. Aug. 20.-Browns-
vile and Texas are right in the center
of the stgae with the lime light
turned on. Everybody knows Browns
vile and the Lower Rio Grande VAL
ley, that perennial Paradise, for their
fame has been heralded today all over
the earth by the Associated Press, an
nouncing their hospitality in offering
to entertain the next convention ofthe
National Editorial Association which
is now holding its annual convention
in St. Paul While it is not likely the
invitation will be accepted this year,
the convention may come some other
time and the hospitality of the people
of the Lower Rio Grande Valley is ap-
preciated, by having it announced
through the Associated Press which
reaches every morning daily newspa-
per of consequence.
This means that the valley gets
favorable mention in more than one
thousand daily newspapers that pro-
claim this hospitality to more than
ten million readers in all of the great
cities on the American Continent
Texas is also likely to be honored
by having one of her sons and jour
alists selected as president of the Ma
tional Editorial Association. This is
Will Mayes of Brownwood, who is apt
to be elected without opposition.
The Texas delegation left FIT.
Worth, via the Santa Fe and Chicago
and Great Western in private car
Friday morning. At Kansas City
they were joined by delegation from
Kansas and at st. Joseph by delega-
ton from Missouri. The three pri-
vate cars reached st. Paul Sunday,
after a pleasant journey, several
hours having been spent at Kansas
City.
The first two days at ST. Paul were
spent by the editors in sightseeing.
Their business session commenced
Tuesday, August IS, but the day pre-
vious they met in the old state capitol
building where Governor John A.
johnson, of Minnesota welcomed
them with an appropriate address as
did the President of the Commercial
Club and the Mayor of st. Paul. The
response was made for the editors by
their National President. Governor R.
B. Glenn, of North Carolina.
There were many interesting adj
dresses delivered entertaining papers
read and discussions had during the
sessions up to today and others will
follow.
Many excursions are being given
the visitors on trolleys, and the large
lake steamers.
Tomorrow the editors elect officers,
choose their next meeting place and
conclude their business session. They
will afterwards take side trips to
Canada and elsewhere.
Tomorrow night they are to be
banqueted and the menu will be:
Hot Squirt
Copy
Printers Ink la Mode
Shooting sticks
Quads and Spaces
Cold Linotype Slugs
Type form with chase and quoins
A Little Hell Box
A stuck slug and Pi line
Scissors and Paste Pastry
More Copy
The DEVILS Pi Type Wash
Thirty
Dupes if desired
Prizes for the longest string
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20

HOSPITALITY
EXTENDED BY SECRETARY OF L.
r. G. V. C. CLUB TO NATION
AL EDITORIAL ASSOCIA-
TION.

News of Invitation to Meet Next at
Brownsville Wired all Over Coun-
try-Texas Man May Be President
VIII Mayes of Brentwood the
Martinique Menu of Press Ban
quet.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20

While the reverend clergyEzen OF
the country are gravely discussing
the question: shall married women
be tattooed?" they seem to have ov-
erlooked the very necessary prelim-
mary to such course OF asking the
married women about it. When they
do so, they viii drop the subject.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-08-20

After all, beauty is only skin deep,
and everyone carries around a skele-
ton concealed under clothes and
flesh.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
 SCHOOLS-W. o. KELLNER

Mr. Kellner is one of our oldest cit izens, having come to Globe at an carly day in it's history. He was elected to this very important office two years ago. At that time the office was first separated from that of probate judge. When he was nominated two years ago, it was predicted by his friends and supporters that if elected he would prove an officer par excellence and that any support given to him would be in the direction of improvement in the administration of school affairs of the county. We feel confident that every one will agree that MT. Keliner has ex- ceeded the expectations of his most san- guine friends. He has young and growing family and knows and apprc- ciates the needs for public education and the necessity of improving the schools and keeping them up to . high standard of excellence. During tke past two years, Mir. Kellner has brought his ripe experience and natural abilities 10 bear in administering school matters in the county and with abundant sue cess. The people will have had the ad- vantage of the experience and know ledge gained in the first term in this office, for another two years. He IS certainly one of the best, selections for the particular position to which he as. pires that could have been made.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
Q himself and to the satisfaction of

to himself and to the satisfaction of tho people. He, therefore, would bring to the office wide experience. He on. joys large acquaintance in the terri
 tory and would prove an excellent officer. Some very important matters will come up for adjudication in the probate office in the coming two years, and the demand is urgent that man of legal education and training should oc. cupy tho position. Mir. Flannigan will fill all requirements to the satisfaction of the most exacting. The adjustment of the legal matters pertaining to the various contests over the entries in the new additions othe townsitc of Globe will be done by the probate judge elect cd by the people this fall, and we feel that Mir. Flannigan will prove equal to any demands on his legal ability in this direction. He is immensely popular wherever he is known, and we feel sure that when the votes are counted early on the morning of the fouith of next month big round majority will be found to have been cast for Tom Flanni- gan.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
CITY OF GLOBE
Resolution 17.

WHEREAS petition signed by William Ross and twenty other residents of Push street in the City of Globe has been presented to this Council praying that the name of said street be changed to Bailey Street, which petition has been favorably considered and granted by this Council.
 NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Street running Easterly and Westerly in Globe Townsite and known and designated as Push Street, and so delineated, marked and named on the maps of the City of Globe and Globe Townsite, be and the same is hereby changed to Bailey Street, and said Street shall from and after the date of this resolution be known and ;iesig mated as Bailey Stret on all maps of Globe Townsite and the City of Globe, and upon the guide boards posted at the Intersection of said street with the streets of the City of Globe running Northerly and Southerly.
 Approved: ALFRED KINNEY,
 (SeaD Mayor. Attest: JAS. II. WEIGH,
 City Clerk.
 First published October 8, 1908.