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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
CITY RUNS WITHOUT
LEVYING OF TAXES
Coming Election as Interesting to
Citizens as in Any "Graft-Rldden
Municipality" Of Larger
Size

In the forthcoming election at the
city of Vernon, one of the most uncom-
mon municipalities in the state of Cali
fornia or any other state, the real issue
is the turning down of the petition ol
the City Gas company for a permit to
erect their plant, costing nearly mil
lion dollars, in the city limits of Ver-
non.
"The people of Vernon know the rea
ISSUE" said w. s. Holland, chairman OF
the board of trustees of Vernon, land
Stevens, Loomis and Furlong, known as
the solid three will surely be defeateo
on April 13, when the election comes.
1.-THE business mems ticket is made uI
of men who stand for the development
of the manufacturing interests in YER
non and for encouraging manufacturers
to locate here, instead or denying theil
the right to do so.
"Among the things which cause the
citizens of Vernon to arise is the fact
that they have no garbage dump. There
has been no such thing for the past six
or eight months. All the garbage thai
is being dumped on De Turks land is
being dumped in the city of Los Ange'
les on land owned by De Turk. The
garbage question is not pohtlcal Issue
nor ever has been."
City Has No Municipal Taxes
Vernon enjoys the reputation oi
having no municipal taxes on real ol
personal property since September 20
1905, when the board of trustees frs
met. This city discourages the arrlva
OF residents except those willing to pu1
IN with discomforts of a manufactur-
ing, center for it is established for the
furtherance of manufactures and the
raising of live stock.
Located in the southeastern limits OF
Los Angeles, Vernon has paid all its
expenses without levying of taxes, ano
the city treasury has balance, while
property has increased in value.
This city came into being because Los
Angeles residents had quietly opposed
the forming of manufacturing plants II
the city limits.
This city, traversed by three railroads
and the Long Beach branch of the Pa
cific Electric line, has for it's reason:
of incorporate ton the following:
To promote manufacturing industries
of all kinds except tankage-i. e., th'
product of a fertilizing plant;
All are invited to make homes II
Vernon, but must have regards for thu
rights of manufacturing interests:
To oppose taxes save those necessar,
to carry on the public business of thu
city;
TO oppose issuing of bonds save TO
construction of a sewage system and {
water works, at all times owned by tn
city.
City Run on Franchise Money
Attorney Gesner Williams, city attor
ney of Vernon, says that the plan hai
worked well, that Vernon has gained
enough money from railroads for fran
chises to run her own business and pre-
pare to improve her streets. The city 4
out of debt.
Every business house is taxed. Th'
franchise privilege, so often stolen O
given away in other cities, is running
Vernon without any other municipa
taxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
THE LAST DAY
OF THE SALE
OF the Lesser Shoe Stock
at the Mammoth Shoe
House, SIG South
Broadway
BIG REDUCTIONS FOR THE WINDUP
OF THIS SALE
Hundreds of Pairs of Ladies' and Chiidren's
Shoes for soc Pair

The sale of the Lesser shoe stock
viii long be remembered by the people
Of Los Angeles as one of the big shoe
evenIs. Tonight at 10:SO this sale VIII
end. Hundreds of pairs OF shoes WIN
,,n thrown on the bargain tables and
,,s,oas nut on them that will surely
sell them quickly. If you need shoes
for Yourself or family you cannot af-
FORD TO overlook this exceptional op-
,'ort,,nitv There will be shoes on sale
FOR men. women and children and every
nair viii be sold at bur a fraction or
its real worth. Extra statesmen VIII pc
l,s ,.o hand to meet your wants promptly
sn vn,, won't have to wait long. All
ARA 4 gements have been made to make
this last the banner day of this sale
of ne bankrupt stock Of M. Lesser OF
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
sunday Excursions

Tn, southern Pacific sells tickets at half
rates to AZ. points east as far as Beaumont
ana return. good only on Sunday. also on Santa
Ana branch Fare to Riverside and Redlands
and return ''rhIcugh the Orange Groves.
s205 Beaumont $245. and others. Informa-
f3on at. city ticket office. COO South Spring
street, corner Sixth. OF Arcade station
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
WOULD RENT ROOMS FOR
NEW RECEIVING HOSPITAL

Tn order to give more room for the
hospital, Chief Edward Kern
has suggested to the city council that
the CITY lease the second floor of the
building adjoining police Headquarters
on the east at a rental of 500 month
The question will be threshed out in
the city council Monday, but as work
on the new prisoners stockade in the
river bottom is going along rapidly. the
necessity for a larger hospital may be
diminished, some councilmen think.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
HEALTH INSPECTORS MAKE
PRESENTATION TO DR.. YOUNG

Members of the Sanitary Inspectors
association, an auxiliary OF the Los
Angeles health department, last nlgn'
presented DR.. Leon w. Young, late
city veterinarian and live stock in
spector, with an emblematic gold
watch charm.
The design is similar to that of the
city's seal and is wrought In gold with
jewels
DR.. Young resigned to go into private
practice and his departure was one
that caused much regret to employees
of the health department.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04

law, such as is now in effect in other
states; that is, provide for the punish
ment of delinquent parents.
Hostess Association
The Ventura association Of woman
clubs. the body which entertained the
parliament, comprises the Tuesday club,
Shakespeare club, Avenue club and La
Iona club of Ventura; Poinsettia CLUB
of Saticoy, Monday club of Oxnard, ID.
A. r. and Current Events of santa
Paula, Fortnightly club of Somls,
Wednesday Afternoon club of Mound
and Progressive club OF Ventura.
The reception of Wednesday evening
was held In the parlors of the First M.
E. church. but all the regular sessions
of the parliament were held in the
First Presbyterian church, and the
women of the Ladies' Aid society served
luncheon both days.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-04
CARLOAD OF ORANGES is
PRESENTED TO THE FLEET

A carload of California oranges were ship
ned TO the fleet at Magdalena bay last night
being the gift Of the California Fruit Growers
association The Santa Fe railroad Will hau'
tha oranges free to San Diego and thence
they will be taken cargo on the cruiser
Buffalo.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
SOLO MADE A SENSATION.
6arytone Had Caught the Music, But
 Not the Words.

A certain young Unitarian minister Is visiting a friend and classmate who iives in Roxbury, says the Boston Her aid. and while the two were sitting around fire and spinning yarns the minister who is visiting and who comes from the west told this: When I went west first I was in small town called Ise. and in the choir If my church the village blacksmith did the noble work of barytone. He had voice that could shake noun tains. and whatever it lacked in any other feature 1t made up in volume. He couldn't read music any more than le could English, but he learned tune very readily One Sunday we were to be favored with new anthem be- cause it was special ocasion, and the barytone had one portion all to himself Unfortunately he had missed ,Gany of the practices. The anthem went along excellently until 1t came to 8 beautiful part which read: And, dying, bids us all aspire. Here the rest of the singers stopped short. in that quick, sudden way that choirs have, and in the ensuing stlllL ess sounded tho ponderous tones of the bIacksmith And dying brides are filled with fire"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
36 MORE FUR BRYAN WILL COMPROMISE
THE HOUSE AND SENATE CON FERRIES AGREE ON A COM
 PROMISE MEASURE.
DECIDE FOR < CURRENCY COMMISSION
Senator Aldrich to Introduce the Bill and Nine Representstives-IfM Meas ure Passes Congress It Will End Financial Legislation for Session.


 Washington, May 22-The appoint ment of a currency commission to be composed of nine senators and nine members of the house will be provided for in a bill which Senator Aldrich will introduce In the senate Thursday, and if this is passed by congress 1t will comprise all of the financial legis- lation that will be enacted at the pres ent session.
 This course was decided upon We'd nesday by the conferees on the AL richvreeland currency bill at final yond question that there is no hope of getting an agreement between the senate and house on an emergency measure. Undoubtedly this decision means that leaders in congress are de- termined upon a final adjournment of congress next Saturday.
 No question before congress at the present session has received such earnest attention Ss that of passing a bill which would provide against finan- cial crisises of the character experi- enced last fall The efforts to legis. late however, were complicated from the start with demands upon the in- dividuals who desired to bring about a general revision of the laws to regulate banking and the whole cur rency system of the government. These demands were made in both hranchov of concrooc and tha hfiIr -o ported in each house in consequence were more or less compromise meas urcs In the house of representatives it became necessary in order to get an agreement on bill, to accept pro visions which were antagonistic to each other.
 Conferees on the part of the senate and house failed to get down to a dis cussion of the details of the two bills I finally sent to conference The senate passed a bill providing for the issu- | ance of national bank notes on bonds | other than those of the United States and it appeared from all of the debate in the house that such a bill would be rejected even if presented in the form of a conference report recon. | mending the main features of the house bill. The house passed a bill providing for the issuance of emer- gency currency on securities guaran. teed by clearing house associations and the senate refused to regard these in other light than that of asset cur rency, and therefore would have none of it.
 The sentiment is such that in either | body there appeared to be no chance of compromise, and 1t is said that if congress were to stay in session week longer neither could be induced to yield In view of all these circum- Etances, the conferees reached the
 opinion that it would be better to pass bill providing for commission on
 which there is no difference of opinion. It is not expected that either the senate or the house will discharge it's 1 conferees and If no report is ready from the commission at the next ses. 1 sion of congress, an emergency meas. ure might then be agreed upon if this is agreed to at that time for immedi. ate action.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
TELEoRAPHIc BREvITIEs.

Fire destroyed more than 1 ,0G0 acres of timber near Clyde, Col, Wednes- day.
 The senate has passed a bill to pre- vent the desecratien of the flag of the United States.
 The senate has passed bill appro- priating s75,O00 each for public build ings at Independence and Parsons, Kan.
 The South Carolina state Democrat ic convention Wednesday by resolu- ton instructed the states delegates to the national convention to vote for the nomination of William J. Bryan for the presidency.
 Charging that he shipped intoxicants into Mount Vernon, H., in boxes la beled queensware, a liquor dealer of Centralia, H., Wednesday was indicted on five counts and if convicted is lia- ble to a fine of $2,500
 A scene was created in the Okla homa house Wednesday when mem bers attempted to throw Speaker Mur- ray out of the house A general row ensued and 1t was some time before order was restored.
 The Michigan Democratic state con vention late Wednesday adopted raso- lutions instructing Michigan's delega- ton to vote as unit for the nomina- ton of William ]. Bryan for president until his nomination.
 The Lake county commissioners have rendered a decision in favor of the abolition of the saloons at Gary, Ind More than 100 dramshops will be put out of business unless the courts reverse the ruling Representative Kahn (Cal) Wednes- day introduced a bill to incorporate The Congressional Club" the social body recently organized by the wives, mothers and sisters of the senators and representatives in congress.
 The excise tax bill which imposes a gross production tax on public service corporations has passed the Oklahoma l legislature. oil Is taxed at one-half per cent instead of one-fourth and street car companies are exempted
 A Japanese steamer. which put into Caviota, Santa Barbara county, Cal. Wednesday, and was suspected of try ing to land contrahand Chinese, is re- ported as the Soyo Maru from Yoko- hama, owned by the Japanese govern. ment
 Chairman New of the Republican national committee has announced that the committee will meet in Chi. cago June to take up contests and to prepare the temporary roll of dele gates There have been filed to date g contests.
 Barring possible squabble over the details of the settlement. the indica. tions at midnight Wednesday were that a peaceful end of the strike of the motormen and conductors against the | Cleveland Municipal Street Railway company will come Thursday.
 lear Admiral Charles II. Stockton retired, and Prof George s. Wilson of Brown university, Providence, R. l.. have been selected as American dele. gates to the International maritime conference to be held in London in October.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
A Poor Scholar

The other day professor leaving the university was approached by a seedy individual, who pathetically asked:
 Won't you help poor scholar with a diner"
 The coin bestowed, the learned man said:
 You tell me you are poor scholar?"
 Sure answered the other. 'l never went to school in me life. Sc long. Ledger.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28

Harrisburg, Pa, May 21.-The Demo cratic organization of Pennsylvania headed by the national committeeman James McGuffey of Pittsburg, defeat cd the Bryan faction of the party m the state convention on the question of instructing the four delegates at large. The Bryanites were in iavor of binding instructions for the Ne braskan. while the McGuffey forces were absolutely opposed to tieing them down to any candidate.
 The Bryanites put up the stinest kind of a fight. The first definite an nouncement that the organization was rtill in control was when the vote of the committee on permanent organiza- tion on the selection of a permanent chairman was announced. The vote was Peter A. OBoyle of Wilkes Barre, 31; William T. Greasy, of Columbia 16.
 The delegates at large to be elected at the afternoon session are Coionei Guffey, J. P. Ball of Elk county, Ar thur De Walt, of Lehigh county and John c. Harman of Columbia county. William H. Barry of Delaware county, ex-state treasurer, who had been looked upon as a Guffey candidate for delegate at large, was refused place on the delegation because he permitted his name to go on the Bryan slate.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
eIeyeles popuIsr In ereat erItaIn.


 The run from Buckden to Retford. l47 miles from London. gave us con tinuous succession of delightful pano. ramic views We were in the heart of old England, where apparently every one was prosperous and well-to-do, and we frequently commented on the great number of bicyclists we passed. Bicy. cling is not only still popular fad, but the bicycle is used all over Great Britain as a mode of conveyance for people in moderate circumstances. doubt if there was day that we were motoring in Great Britain that we did not pass on the road 100 well-dressed ladies and gentlemen on wheels, usu ally in groups or couples; 1t seemed to be one of the most popular methods of spending vacation outing Out ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
Had Business Instinct.

United States Consul Halstead of Birmingham. England. tells this story: "A farmer noticed customers in the grocer's shop picking over the celery to find the best-looking punches, and 1t occurred to him to take more pains with his celery and see if it would bring better price. He bought some pink tape and tied the celery with it in neat punches and found that it sold quickly and brought more money After that he marketed all his produce in the most attractive manner. putting labels on his fruit baskets with the name of the variety, wiping his apples. select ing and labelling his tomatoes, al. ways treating his fruit and vegetables as if they were worthy of distinction The fame of his produce grew. he en- larged his business and became . wealthy man all because of the pima tape on the celery"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
As to Trainina Schools.

There is considerable discussion go. ing on in some of the eastern states as to whether 1t is wise to employ all the teachers of town from the train. ing school of the place. That this would tend 10 narrow the scope of the schools and put them into a rut seems to be the opinion of those opposed. while another element thinks that a town with training school should provide for Its young women in its schools and should thus provide the schools with trained teachers
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

I will be at the below named places on the following dates for the pur pose of assessing the personal prop erty of Polk county; also all req estate that has become subject tc tax since June 1907. Every person or someone in their stead, is required to meet the assessor in their respec tive townships and there to make { correct rendition of their property in the presence of the justice oi the peace of their townships. Hours from 8 a. m. to 4 D. m.
 Grannis, Monday and Tuesday June Sth and 9th.
 Wickes, Wednesday and Thursday June 10th and 11th.
 Hatton, Friday, June 12.
 Jansen, Saturday and Monday, June 18th and 14th.
 Cove, Tuesday and Wednesday June 18th and 17th.
 Hatfield, Thursday and Friday, June 18th and 18th.
 Cedar, Monday, June 22.
 Eagle. Tuesday, June 23.
 Potter. Wednesday, June 24.
 Freedom, at Rocky, Thursday, June 25.
 Freedom, at Mountain Fork school house Friday, June 26.
 Rich Mountain. Saturday, June 27. Gap Springs, Monday. June 29. Faulkner, at Precinct, Tuesday, June 30.
 Faulkner, at Holly Hill, Wednes- day. July lst, until 12 m.
 Eagle Gap, at Precinct, Thursday, July 2.
 Ouachita, at Precinct, Friday, July 3.
 0uachita, at Rock Springs, Mon day, July 9th, until noon.
 Mountain, at Dr. Norris home. Tuesday, July 2.
 Mountain, at Cherry Hill, Wednes- day and Thursday. July Sth and 9th. Big Fork. at Big Fork church. Friday, July 10.
 Big Fork, at Big Fork postoffice. July II.
 Fulton township, Precinct, Mon- day, July IS.
 Center, Dallas, Precinct, Tuesday, July Ii.
 Mena, at court house. Julyl5th to 25th inclusive.
 hope all will come out and be as- sessed and save penalty. Respect fully, w. l.. Parker,
 Assessor.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
lie Fought at neityshnrr.

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y., who lost foot at Gettysburg, writes. Electric Bitters have done me more good than any medicine I ever took. For several years had stomach trouble and paid out much money for medicine to little purpose, until | began taking Electric Bitters. l would not lake S500 for what they have done Tor me. Grand tonic for the aged and for female weakness. Great al- teratiye and body builder: best of all for lame back and weak kidneys. Guarenteed by Jackson Drug Go. Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28

. Salina, Kan, May 22.--A terrific wind blew here. destroying many trees and putting the telephone wires in many places out of use. The rain, which accompanied the wind amount ed to Fl of an inch.
 Mrs Fred Grothe, living three miles south of Lincoln, received injuries from which she died this morning. The Grothe home was blown down By the wind and Mrs. Grothe was missed, but she was not found until this morn ing. when she was discovered lying in wheat field several yards away Before medical aid could arrive she was dead.
 At Minneapolis the storm was the worst of the season. The roof was blown off the Parker hotel and the mill of the Minneapolis Mill X Ele- vator company was unroofed. It is not known whether the contents of the mill were damaged to any serious extent. as no examination has yet been made. Many small out-buildings were blown down and trees uprooted. NO loss of life or injuries are reported.
 Other parts of the country suffer small lesses.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
A Significant Prayer.

May the Lord help you make Bucklen's Arnica Salve known to all 7, writes J C. Jenkins, of Chapel Hin N. c Tt quickly took the pain ont ot telon for me and cured it in n wonderfully short time. Best on earth for sores, burns and wounds 25c at Jackson Drug co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
okIahoma's Excise Tax eIIl.

Guthrie. Ok. May 2i.--The excise tax bill which imposes gross pro duction tax on public service corpor- ations was passed Wednesday. The only two changes of importance are that the tax on oil is one-half per cent instead of one-fourth. and that street car companies are exempted.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
A Narrow Escape.

Anxious mother (to small son who has just tumbled down stairs)-- Mercy me. quick! are you killed?" Little Dick-"No. m" Are you hurt much? Do tell me, quickn' No; that was the luckiest fall I ever had Lucky?" "Yes; I only struck one stair on the way down"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
chicaqo Fire Injures 50.

Chicago, May 22.-At 2:20 o'clock Thursday afternoon it was reported to the fire alarm office that 50 or more employees of the Wintermeyer box factory had been injured in fire iA that factory.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
SALINE, CLAY AND LINCOLN COUNTIES, KANSAS, SWEPT
 BY HEAVY WINDS.
WIRES, CROPS AND BUILDINGS DAMAGED
Hotel and an Elevator Unroofed at nnespolis-Heavy Rain Accom- panied Wind-Oak Hill Lost Four uildings-Telephone Wires Are Down and Particulars Unobtainable

Clay Center, Kan, May 22.--A re port from Green, small town in the eastern part of this county, says that a tornado passed through the north part of this county last night, killing three persons and doing much damage The wires are down and particulars cannot now be obtained.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
stranas Behavior.

Doctor-'I regret to inform you. Mrs. Tightwad, that I fear your bus. hand is afflicted with softening of the brain" Mrs. Tightwad- Goodness gracious! What makes you think so?' Doctor--"He Insisted on paying me in advance"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
A Bia Fire in St. Jonn. Kan.

St. John, Kan, May 22.-Fire de stroyed business property here worth from s50,000 to s75,0OO. All of the buildings west of the square and south of the postoffice were burned.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
Appendicitis

Is due in a large measure 10 abuse of the bowels, by employing drastic pur. gatiyes. To avoid all danger, use only Dr. Kings New Life Pins, the safe, gentle cleansers and invigora- tors. Guaranteed for headache. bil- iousness, malaria and jaundice. at
 Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28
STORMS KILL FOUR LOST PENNSYLVANIA
DELEGATES REFUSE TO GIVE iN- sTRucTIoNs IN THE KEY
 STONE STATE.
DELEGATES AT LARGE ARE SELECTED

Friends of the Nebrasksn Made Haro Fiaht. But Opposition, Let by Col oneI cuffey, Had the Votes--Oeie gates at Large Are Guffey, Berry, De walt, and Harmon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-05-28

Abilene, Kan, May 22.--A messen- ger who has arrived here from the town of Oak Hill, in the southern part of Clay county. says that storm which struck that town blew down the creamery, Simmons livery barn, the Hall building and restaurant and tumbled over practically all the chim' neys in town. Many barns were blown over in the country. Both the tele' phone and the telegraph wires to that section are down.