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The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Make Use of the Passing Moment

MaKe use or Iut IHS7lHs
 The mill cannot grind with the water that is past. As little can u grind with the water that is to come. It can grind only with what IS passing through it. We can make no use of time past. As little use can we make of time to come. we can make use only of the passing moment. Rams Horn.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

James Hill thinks the next speaker of the lower house of Congress will make noise like Champ Clark if the Republicans fail to give the country satisfactory tariff bill. MT. Hill is not always wrong. either.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The world seems to have awak- ened to the fact that the house fly is not only disturber of peace and comfort, but also is a spreader of disease. Greater efforts are being m lde in some cities to reduce this dumage to humanity, Boston having set aside $l00,000 for the purpose this year. Swat the fly.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
line KIdnaper coIIansed

Mercer. Pa. May 2-James H. Boyle, whose trial on a charge of kid naping Billy" Whitla. was yesterday continued until next Wednesday, col lapsed late Friday in the Mercer jail and tonight is said to be in critical candition
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
and prosperous.

The Kansas City Southern is one of four Missouri roads that has adopted a 1-2 cent passenger rate
 -and, incidentally. with such action, the trouble and cost of fighting in the courts is saved. Many people believe that the legislatures of the several states were too radical in cutting the rates from 3 to cents.
 and that the roads generally would
 have conceded the justice of a cut of
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

One of the things required of the unpopular sultan in order to hold his job was a gift to the nation of 250 million dollars from his private for tune. He must have had scheme for getting money as effective as the Rockefeller Standard Oil Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

There are ample indications that at least three leading questions of the last Arkansas state campaign still vii! be subjects for oratory in the next-prohibition, state house and leasing of convicts. The poli- ticians seem to prefer politics to the welfare of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

one-half cent per mile. The indica- tions are that this is true of Arkan- sas and now that a compromise seems assured, the expensive litiga- ton and trouble should cease.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
The Slaughter Goes On.

London, May "A special dispatch dated Mersina, April 2s, says that fires are raging at Antioche and Kessab, to the southwest of Aleppo and that there has been a slaughter of Armen- ians in both towns. The dispatch adds that details are unobtainable at Mer- sina
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
measure.

Have you voted yet? If not you'd better do so quickly or go fishing The young lady workers in The Star contest. are letting no man escape guilty or innocent.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Road Commissioner Davis says |

Road Commissioner Davis says the farmers of Polk county are taking more interest in Good Roads than ever before. That's also true of good farms, good crops, good houses, good mules. horses, cattle. hogs and sheep. All of which good old Polk county is going to have to go along with it's climate and good water to make its good people happy ana prosperous.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Boston is already advertising a worlds exposition for 1920. The Beaneaters evidently intend to give people plenty of time to save up the pennies for expenses.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

A Kansas City man. imperson- ating a woman, wrote a trusting Kansan Please send S10 by return mail--here are million kisses for you" The writer was sent to jail for year, and deserved it. He sold something he could not deliver, and at price below market value.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The report that Joe Cannon is watching the actions of the Sultan of Turkey in order to know how to abdicate gracefully. is probably unfounded.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
THE nIENA EVENING STAR

Is a progressive newspaper furnishing to it's readers a daily service covering the most important of the worlds gem eral happenings. as well as those items of local news that go to make a home paper invaluable to citizens of any com munity. If you want the news in your home each week day. subscribe for The Evening Star. By carrier or mall, 4Oc yer month
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Senator Bailey of Texas is now working for an income tax. That ought to add more to his popularity with his constituents than did his work for the Waters-Pierce Oil Com
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Laramie. Wyo.. May 2.-Extreme ?. cold weather Is reported from num- Der of points In Wyoming. At the King ranch at the foot of Laramie mountains five below zero was record. ed In Laramie the temperature yes terday morning was five above.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

A Mena baker wants to know why it is that wheat and flour go up to- gether, but when wheat drops, it drops alone.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The attention of Senor Castro, whom no nation seems inclined to allow to land, is called to No Man s Land. He ought to have a chance there
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The Supreme court has declared one income tax unconstitutional Some people believe it has now learned more law.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Never mind how the Little Rock real estate men feel. The house did a fine act in line with honesty when it killed the university removal
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
IS HONORED AT LAST
aony OF MAJOR L'ENFANT, THE FRENCH ENGINEER PLACED
 IN ARLINGTON.
WAS DESIGNER OF NATIONAL CAPITAL

Remains of French Officer Had Lam Unnoticed For Nearly a Century n the Soil of an Obscure Mary'ano Farm-Presldent and Mrs. Taft Pres- ent at Ceremonies.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The sultan of Turkey was little slow in abdicating, and was kicked out. Uncle Joe Cannon should take notice.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

Now there is talk of a potato corner" Suppose this will make the potato growers rich, according to some newspapers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

"The war" may be over. but the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion had session recently that was mighty strenuous.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

It is safe to say that more people are interested in baseball than in tariff schedules these days.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

The corner stone of the new library at Brown University, erected in mem ory of the late secretary of state John Hay. one of the Browns most dis tinguished alumni. was laid yesterday with appropriate exercises.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Mild Laxative
 for Baby Free

The child of today is the parent 2 the future. and whether it grows " healthy and strong, or puny and wess \. depends upon the intelligence oi ID parents, for most children are Dola into the world healthy, but thousahu, become future weddings De1wssa birth and the age of ten, when " parents are still in greatest contIoa \.
 The primo cause of trouble is .i v. lts stomach. A baby that is disesunss asspr. food seldom cries and always looks ,s s'. rool ful, the little child whose stomacn ds. is mo romps and plays and never whln,os,, ,,a | growing child learns well at scnoolo aS nS lli eager for fun if its head is clear anu i, hsl stomach light. and that means
 no constipation. .,,,a any irregularity of the stomach ana sp'vselIs in children is by the use Of pr. I,suraiifs Syrup Pepsin. This is liquiu ,ahr M wonderful In it's effect as Mrs. Jolaa L Durham, Apple Greek, O., Mrs, rSsn,mercgs others can testify who give t to 'n'' children with extraordinary resulsSs ii ac.
 A tile Q. y costs 60 cents oi ayea sor lir to ths size you want .a..nnnnderfd nc [ -ccrt ,ttle will do wVnn nsn h amount of good in a. family ~ ,sly n given to any member of the ia,rasiun. constipation, sour stomach, ',rs lhurS slA torpid liver, dyspepsia, heartburn, headache and similar digestive .n uoslls nlls It never gripes or strangles M nne shouA tablets, salts and powders, when or or oa not be given to children. women
 folks. .,her q
 If you have a child or other meii,ps,,l menu s,,lssd the family who needs. but has nesr' new nalae this grand laxative tonic, sena svrs srae trial and address to the doctor and hJ fin ths bottle will be sent to your hoih,vt, ,eill ds. way you can find out what !"
 without personal expense. .,o,t
 If there is anything sort
 sA your ailment that you u,sas uss
 f~r. M understand. or f you ,v,s
 E & A any medical advice; ra
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06
Utah Fruit Crop pamauea.

Salt Lake City. May 2.-Reports from all sections of the state are to the effect that serious damage was caused by frost last night to the fruit crop. The entire crop of cherries, peaches and other small fruits and much of the apple crop were blIghted.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-05-06

If there is anything as. ssr't your ailment that you ',,sal ~, understand. or if yVu wfIls to the doctor, and ..,' N .,s Is answer you fully The,s Nas,'cs no charge for this Sss vr 8 The address Is pr. sidE. Caldwell, s0e cald"en " Monticello, III.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
The Black Sheep Of the Bird Family.

On the spreading over the United
states of the English sparrow (Pas-
ser domestirus) a casual observer
would say that it has become a pest
with no redeemable features. 1t
may be a fact that for several
years after his importation in some
localities he subsisted nearly entire
ly upon grains, but merely for the
reason that they had been placed
in new environments as regards
food and climate, conditions which
necessitated them for time to
change their food habits, but they
are rapidly becoming insectivorous
again, devouring nearly all species
ofeinsects and worms, and especially
the tree caterpillar, hence being of
inestimable value to the gardener,
farmer and fruit grower. Many cat
erpillars that are not molested by
other birds are rapidly destroyed.
The growing grain, or even that in
the shock, is seldom disturbed to a
very great extent-the amount de-
.stroyed would scarcely pay the in
terest on the amount of good done.
In the country towns and cities dur
ing greater part of the year he is
a scavenger, eating refuse animal
and vegetable matter BY looking
down an alley or side street, and
often in the public thoroughfares
you can see this little fellow busy
at work during any hour of the day
The sanitary benefits thus derived
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
JACK BINNs' INCENTIVE.

Not many of our readers have
ever heard of Jack Binns. Not I'M
til within a few days has his name
been known outside the very linz
tied circle of his friends. Today
he is a popular hero. 1t was Jack
Binns. the Marconi operator, who,
by remaining at his post ON the
steamer Republic, secured the aid
from the Baltic and other steamers
which rescued the passengers from
their impending fate, after a coils
ion at sea.
Jack Binns was but working
man. Presumably his pay was not
very large but he proved in an
emergency that he had in him the
stuff of which the greatest heroes
are made. When tie crash OF the
collision came and the passengers
were panic stricken, Jack Binns re-
manned cool and calm, and the one
thought that possessed him was to
save the passengers of the sinking
ship.
What incentive had this obscure
workingman to remain Loyalty at MS
post in the face of the terrible dan
ger that menaced him? Did he eX-
pect a financial remuneration or
nave MS eye Ou Il uuSudi VI hNhot .
Not at ALL He did not dream OF
such contemplate considerations
He realized that his fellow beings
were in danger of death and that
it was his duty to render them
all the assistance iu his power 1t
was this love of his fellows and
this sense of social duty that moved
him to take heros part And in
this he rose infinitely above all the
.mercenary incentives which are held
in such esteem in capitalist society
Jack Binns proved that he requir-
ed no profit incentive to act the part
of a grand man. Had any one
sought to pay him in that supreme
hour he would doubtless have
.spurned him with contempt.
The really worthy motives and
nigh incentives are Tree from none
tary and mercenary considerations
When men no longer have to fleece
and pluck and bleed each other te
maintain their own existence they
will have higher incentives to serve
themselves and their fellow mer
than they have ever known in the
present civilization.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11

are incalculable. In the agrlcultu-
raj districts his food during the late
fall, winter and spring consists prin-
cipally of the seeds Of obnoxious
weeds, refuse matter or grains lost
in transportation.
In his attempt to adjust himself
to his new conditions, under adj
verse circumstances made him at
first of rather quarrelsome ma
ture, but he is now commonly seen
in agreeable association with many
song birds, thus affording them
from their enemies, such
as the hawk or crow.
We find him becoming more ru-
ralistic during his nesting period
from year to year, indicating that it
will forsake roofs and other parts
of buildings for the more favorable
and natural places-the woods or
the hedges. During the past year
many nests were observed in hedges
and secluded places in the woods
one within a few feet of a bluebird.
1t is a fact that his musical powers
are limited, but his industry and
pluck compensate at least for that
lacking quality. In the completion
of his naturalization in the near
future he will then be in complete
harmony with man and all bird-life
other than his direct enemies-a ty-
pical example of the Survival OF
| the fittest"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
DON'T DELAY-DRIN-- CRAZY
WATER,

One of the most learned scientists
md physicians Of the world has
,aid:. 1.-THE true test of a mineral
water is to apply it to the human
,ystem and NOTE THE RESULTS"
Under this test for 26 years CRAZY
WATER takes the rank among the
best medicinal waters on earth. 1t
Is inexpensive and absolutely harm
less, and has been thoroughly tested,
Why not use it?
Twelve half gallon bottles $3.50
{. o. b. here 50 back when you re-
turn case and bottles. Buy from
your local dealer or write us, Book
let free Send for one today.
CRAZY MINERAL WATER 90.
Mineral Wells, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
THE REPRoAoH OF TEXAS.

In 1904 the railroads of the State
of Texas paid in damage suits to
individuals the sum of $1,S73,777.
In 1903 the amount was $780,
551. In 1903 the fruits of the
damage suit industry in that state
amounted to 800 per cent of the
entire gross income of the railways.
Texas stands far and away ahead
of all other states of the Union in
the per mile expense to the railways
for this particular form of graft. "
Full data for the year 1899 re-
veal the startling fact tnat damages
paid on railroads outside of Texas
amounted to $9,.4S per mile, out
of total of $3.50 per mile claimed;
while in Texas the claims amounted
to $1,208 per mile and the pay
ments to $500 per mile. Both
claims and awards in Texas were
over 700 per cent heavier than in
the rest of the country. Southern
Pacific lines outside of Texas paid
an average OF $40 per mile in dam
ages in that year, while the Texas
lines of the same company were
mulcted to the extent of $500 per
mile.
These startling facts, taken from
the records, go far toward answer
ing the question asked earlier in
the year by the Wall Street Jour
nal namely, why there is not q
single high class bond issued by Q
Texas railway. The law, in Tex
as, is apparently prostituted to this
particular form of graft" The
courts of Texas have been for years
made vehicles of plumber and ex
tortion The jury system has beer
fully tried in that state in the
matter of damage suits of individ
uals against corporations, and ha:
been found woefully wanting.
We do not need the evidence o.
railway doctors and railway official.
to demonstrate that the damage sui
industry of Texas, as conducted, il
a shame and disgrace to the State
of Texas. The figures speak fol
themselves. The attitude of the
Texas public toward the Texas rail
ways is that the latter are legi
innate object of legal blackmail.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.

You'll have all you can do to pay
for your own indiscretion. Some
day one very dear to you may fall,
the prison doors may open to a
son or a scarlet letter eternally
blight q daughter. When a house
is in mourning oyer a tragedy, the
best thing you can do is to keep
your mouth shut unless you can say
something that will cause a rift in
the clouds. Then again you know
that you may be no better than
your neighbor; the only difference
is that your neighbor was caught,
and you up to date, have kept the
exposure away. Be charitable for
you know not what day or hour the
blight will appear.-EXchange.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
LEND A HELPING HAND.

There is not one of us who does
not need to have helping hand
stretched to him at some time, And
woe to the man who refuses to
stretch the helping hand. Every
man who stumbles needs to be help
ed on his feet. But you cannot car
ry him! If you try it you hurt
yourself and hurt him more. II
you teach him always to rely upon
some one else, you have ruined him
for all time. It is the end of a
mans being of use to himself OF to
any one else.-Theodore Roosevelt
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
CLAIMS TO HAVR THE LARGEST
PEACH ORCHARD.

Arkansas claims to have the larg-
est peach orchard in the world, and
1t took 1000 men with 800 teams
to harvest this summers crop. The
orchard is in Sewer county and has
100000 trees. 1t covers $500 ac-
res and trees on 1900 acres are
bearing Five hundred freight cars
We're necessary to haul TINS im-
mense crop to market. The peach
crop in most of the states that pro-
duce that fruit was good this year,
but the state of Arkansas lays 1t
over everything in the peach line
Osceola Press.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Morphine, Cocaine

Let us cure your drug habit. The
only sure, painless home cure in the
world today. In nine weeks you are
perfectly we'll, leaving of the drug
with the first dose X. &c M. Chem
zeal Co., Rooms s, 8, 10 and IL,
2O1 W. Houston, San Antonio, Tex.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11

Reverses are spurs applied to the
sides of those, worthy of success.
Does this apply to you: Many
man has kick coming that never
reaches him"
It requires real effort to succeed.
You cannot always point to one
who has won success and say me
too
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
N R MEN AND WOMEN.

"A book free. A book that you
will keep to refer to in the future,
giving symptoms Of diseases and
treatment for both sexes. Valuable
and instructive. Address The Pei
Vita Co., lock box sos, San Antonio,
Texas
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

AS woman sews, SO shall her
husband rip.
Diamonds come highest when sold
at cut rates.
Wise men make proverbs that
fools may misquote them.
Crooks understand the art of get
ting out of financial straits.
Women wouldn't be so talkative
If they only spoke their minds.
But the silver lining of most
clouds is not of the triple-plate
brand.
The light of happiness is often
shut out by the shadow of suspi-
scion.
The average man will quickly ack-
nowledge the corn if you step on
his foot.-Chicago News.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
RUSSIA MUST EXPLAIN.

Consul to Probe Case of U. S. Sol
der Executed in Kurland,
Washington, Feb. 9.-The State
department has called on the Am
-eriean Consul at Riga to investigate
and report on the alleged summary
killing in Russia of Fritz Strom-
bach, United States soldier, who
formerly resided in Philadelphia.
According to statements of the
mans friends, Strombach was ar
rested and executed in October,
1907, in the province of Kurland,
Russia, while on q furlough from
the United States army to visit his
mother.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11

Ninety of each hundred of man
kind grope their way through life
in darkness. The other ten Strike
a light"
1t may take longer to perform a
great task than a small one, but
think of the greater credit of hav-
ing done it.
Success seldom comes to those
who do not deserve it.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-07
MONTE I ALAMosA o

In a pitchers battle between
Paulichek of Monte Vista, and
Fettes of Alamosa, Monte Vista
won a twelve inning game from
Alamosa, Tuesday, by a score OF
l too.
1t was the fastest and snappiest
exhibition ever witnessed in the
Luis Valley. The game was play
ed in less than an hour, despite
the fact that the game was called
for ten minutes, in the first inning,
on account of rain.
The large crowd of fans that at
tended, were we'll payed for their
support. Their roofing and cheer
ing were very material in the out
come Of the game, keeping the
boys keyed up to the highest pitch,
at all stages.
The Monte Vista boys deserve
much credit, for the way they kept
cool at critical parts of the game,
and the good backing that they
gave the pitcher.
Paulichek for Monte pitched
league bali, having perfect control,
beautiful CURVES, and q clear head
throughout.
Our crack backstop Mcintosh,
caught q game, such - 10 seldom
seen in an amateur exhibition.
The game was replete with good,
snappy plays. But the main feat.
ure was the batting Of Mcintosh
in the twelfth inning. when with
two out, and a man on second, be
drove out beautiful single scor-
ing Joe Busch from second.
The following box score shows
the good playing that was done on
both sides, % men being struck
out, only 8 hits punched up, and
Z errors
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-07

j. g. Horren finished putting
up the cement blocks of the JOUR
NAL Office Monday. These blocks
make a very fine looking structure
and are destined to take the place
of brick very largely especially as
the price of cement declines We
invite the attention of those in
tending to build to our new print
ing office on Washington street.
Prof. E. B. Gibbs, wife and sen
from North Manchester, Ind, ar.
rived here few days ago. Prof.
Gibbs has been employed as
superintendent Of our schools and
is a teacher Of long experience.
he has bought George Corlett's
residence and will soon occupy the
same. There are nov four places
to be filled in the High school.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-08-07
THE HoRsEA1Ers MATINEE

THE HORSEAEHrS MATINEE
Tuesday afternoon. a good sized
crowd gathered at the Fair ground
wherethey were we'll entertained by
some good races.
The following events were pre-
sented:
HARNESS RACES
Matched race between Lydon
and Reed was won by the latter.
Four minute-1 mile race, won
by queen" owned by P. B. Reed;
Lord Lindley, owned by Charles
Hanson, second.
Three.minute-1 mile race, won
by Prince owned by James Severe.
Train. owned by Chas. Hanson,
second.
Four.minute handicap-Won by
d.. T., owned by Milt Rupert;
Prince second.
RUNNIN0 RACES
Three-sighths mile dash-Pea-
nut, owned BY Frits Miller, first;
Cha Csaftoo's mare second.
Quaztse-mile dash-Peanut, LIT;
Crafton's second.
Novelty raoo-Flag, owned by
Fitch, first.
Potato raoe-Roy Hooker. first;
Hank Miller second.
Relay faoe-Ffits Miller, first;
Roy Hooker second.
All events were interesting, fol-
lowing without the usual delays
and no jookeying and no waiting.
Everybody seemed 70 enjoy the
spogts. The band added much to
the enjoyment and there were no
rowdies on the ground.
The committee In charge were
wsll pleased with their sntertain.
msat and desire to extend their
thanks 70 the band. The next
matinee will Be held In two weeks,
August 18th.