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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
SPANISH FORCES ARE
BEATEN IN BATTLE BY
MOORISH TRIBESMEN

MADRID, July 29.-Oficial dispatches
received here today admit the battle
between Moorish tribesmen and the
Spanish forces outside of Melilla was
a disastrous defeat. The Moors cut
off communications with the Spanish
outposts, and the main force of the
Spaniards was driven back under the
walls of the city where fighting con-
tinued desperately.
The Spanish killed and wounded
number almost 5000, which takes no
account of the men at the advance
posts, who evidently have been aban-
doned to their fate.
Melilla is full of wounded.
The extent of the disaster is plainly
apparent from General Marina's dis
patch as given out at the war office
today. He says:
July 27, the Moors cut the railroads,
severing communication with out
posts. Our batteries shelled the Moors
but the advance posts were endan-
gered and they had to be abandoned.
The situation at Melilla is grave, des-
pite the desperate bravery of the
troops who are now fighting under
the walls of the city.
"Our losses in the engagement were
General Pintos, a colonel, two lieu
tenant colonels, five captains and
many officers and subalterns and
about 1000 men. The wounded
number at least 1900, including
MANY officers. The hippodrome Is
full of wounded soldiers. Two gen.
erals were mortally wounded"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
RATTLESNAKE'S VICTIM
SUFFERS AGONY UNTIL
DEATH RELIEVES HIM

SAN DIEGO, CAL, July 2e.-Ly-
ing on the burning desert sands
near caIexico, suffering untold tor
tures from the poisonous bite of
rattIesnake, unable to get either
water or assistance to alleviate his
awful agony until death came as a
relief, was the fate that befeIl a
man believed to have been Joseph
Stah, a hotel man of this city, word
of which was received here today.
In the description mailed here OF
tho man found and buried by the
CaIexioo authorities, Mrs. Stahl is
positive she recognizes the victim
as her husband, who left here some
days ago en- route to Caiexico. 1t
is supposed StahI was bitten while
crossing the desert and being unable
to proceed afterward suffered a
horrible death.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
LOCAL

Stearns and bocomobile matched for $4,000
for 300-mile race. -
Ethel Mitchell, sister of man who killed
Cecil Thayer. sent to Whittier by Judge
Wilbur
City Attorney Hewitt is ordered to leave
his offices in the Copp building and return TO
the city hall.
Mrs. James G. Hunter of 1857 De Long street
attempts suicide by taking morphine
Policeman Patrick Horris arrested on charge
of being intoxicated while on duty.
Spiritualist meeting at Burbank hall ralded
by police; four persons are arrested.
Advisory board on good roads STANDS oy lts
colors and declares for no compromise.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Two Vessels Wrecked

CUXHAVEN. july Pa heavy
storm is raging in the north sea. The
Hamburg schooner Hans and Dutch
sailing vessel, name unidentified, have
been wrecked near Neuwerk The Ger
man schooner Margarete was towed
into this port today in sinking con-
dition.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
PEDRO HARBOR-IV
By
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Friday, with fog in the morning; light
north wind, changing to south. MAXI
mum temperature yesterday, II de-
urees, minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
COAST

Government grants perpetual rights Tor
water In Lake Tahoe region in return ior
control of waters of Truckee river.
Man bitten by rattlesnake suffers untold
torture on desert near Calexco, Cal, until
death relieves him of his agony.
Only $500 persons out of 300 COO applicants
win have chance to file on homesteads in
drawing to take place at Occur d Alene, Idaho.
Seattle fair management offers SOL ooo prize
between French Aviator Bleriot and American
Wright brothers for aeroplane race.
Ten armed seize l5OO-acre tract OF
Packard ranch near Lompoc
Barge turns turtle and one man Is drowned
at Vallejo, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
Great RattIe Is Fouaht

That great battle had been fought
between the Spanish troops and the
fContinued on Page rhree)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30

Last Survivor of Fremont Party Dead
DENVER, July 29-The body of
Molden Bledsoe, said to be the last
survivor of General Fremonts first eX-
pedltion to California, was found last
night lodged in fly gate to the Arch
er lake canal in this city. 1t is believed
he committed suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
EASTERN

Receiver for sugar company at Philadelphia
advises court to accept $500, 900 settlement of
ltigation brought by company against
American Refining company
Cashier of bank at Upton, Ind, whose
brother is alleged to have defauted from in
stitution tenders his resignation.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati in
terested in aerouautics and daughter of Roose-
velt is promised flight by Aero ciuo manage
ment
Wrights' test OF speed of aeroplane, which
was to have taken place Thursday at Wash
ington is postponed until today by reason
OF high wind.
General Worthington dies at Washington of
cerebral hemorrhage,
Thaw. who is on trial for his sanity, faces
District Attorney Jerome and is said to have
won his point.
Much discussed tariff bin is ready for
passage by both house and senate.
Charles FFohman announces an ambitious
outline for next season on theatrical stage
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-30
FOREIGN

Paris police break up gang of swnders who
defIaud accident insurance companies in
clever fashion.
Prince George of Servia at dinner party
shoots earrings from head of hostess on dare.
Bleriot OF Paris pleased with invitation to
race with Wright brothers at Seattle fair for
prize OF 5000
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Santa Claus Abroad.

It is strange to contemplate the great variety of forms the SantH Clans custom assumes in different countries. Ill Belgium the little cues fill their shoes with carrots and oats and hay for the white horse St Nicholas is supposed to drive. Very early in the morning ttey run 10 the room in which their shoes have been left and find. that the provender has gone and in it's place candies and presents are found.
 Among the Carpathian mountains it is St. Peter, who, dressed as bishop, and accompanied by the dreadful Ru- precht. is expected by the children on Christmas eve The visitor first de flyers short sermon. lays on the table a rod whitened with chalk, and takes his departure with his tinlSling bells. while Ruprecht follows close be hind. The children now hasten to pull off their shoes. rolish them and tie thefn together; and. as soon as the last notes of NikIos bells have become lost in the distance they run into the garden and secrete their shoes be- meath a bush. They spend the time nntil 10 o'clock in relating stories, then go to their shoes,- to find them AlIed with apples. nuts and goodies
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
QUARTERLY
 REVIEW
s.i.y ssA..l l.ssss f.s Dee. is. isos
Specially Arranesd for This Paper

GOLDEN TExT.-'I have fousnt \ good fight, have finished my course have kept the faith."-2 Tim <-1.
 One of the most interesting of the general reviews may be made through references in literature to persons and events in the Acts.
 Let each scholar have pencil ana paper and note down that to which reference Is made in the literary quo tations read by the teacher.
 Or the references may be given to the class as . whole and the answers be made orally. each scholar contrib uting what he knows. till among them all the right answers may be obtained
 The review beyond the above should take in the whole life of Paul.
 Extent of Time. From the conver- sion of Paul to his death at Rome, about 30 years. Give the dates.
 Early Biography Tell all you can about Paul's early life. his relatives, his birthplace, education, experiences. how he came to be foreign mission- ary.
 fTlcuQ8 ana L1ciPcISs AiOiA eHS >''A. lest time till his death.
 Paul's Travels, especially in his missionary work. Name the countries and the cities. tracing on the map his journeys, noting what he did in each place, particularly his success as a missionary.
 The Churches Founded by Paul and what he did for them.
 The Epistles He Wrote.
 His Experiences, as recorded by Luke and in his epistles.
 His Death at Rome.
 His Chief Characteristics.
 The Motives and Truths which were the inspiration of his career as mis- sionary.
 A Regular Examination of written answers to select list of questions is always a most useful method of re- view, probably the best method in many cases.
 The Travel Club should meet at some home, and, with pictures. or sterescope and map. travel with St. Paul and look at scenes amid which he lived and worked.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
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THE ROAD TO CHRISTMAS
Ia Retrospect Grandfather Pictures Yuletide Journeys of Many
 Years Ago.

All the year long we have been tray cling toward Christmas--f and my old wife, our children and our grand children-not all by the same road. not all with the same expectations. but all looking out alike fSr the first glimpse of it's smoke rising above the wintry landscape of the year Now we can almost fancy that we hear the chiming of the famous bells-all Christmas towns are famous for their bells-and we know that we shall soon be at our inn.
 If life be a journey, and each year a stage upon the road, do not know where else a sensible man would stop for the recruiting of his health than the fine old Christmas towns There, if anywhere, men are to be found living together merrily; the inns are warm, ~the cheer is good, the amusements are of the heartiest, and the society is of the best. have been through many Christmas town--for have travelled lar-and have rested thoroughly in each I never found two of them alike. Of late they have been much grayer and quieter than they used formerly to be; but I do not think that l have been less happy ol the quiet towns at which I have ol late years resided. Let me confess SC much As for these about me who declare them to be not quiet by any means, but perfectly uproarious with jollity, do not interfere with theil o;inion Children so easily deceive themselves; it is enough for me that am old enough to see things as they are.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
REAL SOURCE OF STRENGTH
Aboundino Love Of the Saviour Where. in the Christian Serves and
 b Served.

Christ's love docs not depend on our faith, but our faith depends on his love. Our service depends on his love, also. We need st9 feed our faith there if we are to serve him at all. If any man serve mo. let him follow me-" The way to serve is to be disciple; to sit at his feet. to learn of him. Before we can do his work we must drink of his spirit and let him teach us his secret Before we can serve him we must be- humble enough to let him serve us. Behold" said Thomas a Kempis, "all things are thine which I have and whersby serve thee. And yet contrariwise thou rather servest me than thee."
 This is the root of our faith, the source of our strength, and the very heart of our communion: Namely, that the Son of Man came not to be min istered unto but to minister There are other aspects of religion. the fight of faith, the witness to the truth, Chris -tian service. and the whole issue in practice of Christian love, but this first, and this last, also, and this all the time, that our spiritual life de- bends utterly on Christ. Creep close to the warmth of his love; get near to the source of all your joy and ser vice. Let the Son of Man minister to you, serve you with his own sweet courtesy.-Hugh Black. M. A.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
The Life In Christ.

'I am come" said Christ. that they might have life, and that they might have 1t more abundantly" The world does not realize it-but ito live Is Christ; that is, to know and serve Christ is really and truly to live: i: whereas the service of the world and self is mere existence So far from being cramping. restrictive inflt- ence, allegiance to Christ is an intro duction to an infinitely wider and full. CT experience. All things are yours, and ye arc Christ's. and Christ ~as Gods" To see life in its true sense is to realize It's expanding possibilities as the grace of God enlarges its scope In the realm and service of God every thing abounds-love abounds; grace abounds; life abounds.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Christmas Crackers.

Do plants" for making pretty gifts grow up to Christmas trees? And are "the seasons greetings" sent by salt sons of the seas? Are Yule-IoGs cut from suowdriftwood by Yule-tide washed ashore? And could you stub q mistletoe against q parlor door? If Eve had tried from holly-twigs par ty-gown to weave, Do you suppose that Adam would have called her Christmas Ever" and laws: Do regulations as to speed contain San ta clause?
 -Lippncott's.
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4 SfAHTY iPprIlTE

is what most babies have, but is of no benefit to them t. they have worms. Be sure your baby is not troubled with them. Sure symptoms always hungry. rings under the eyes, not gaining in weight and yellow complexioa. A few doses eff Whites Cream Vermifuge viii expel all worms. It is positive curs and reliable. Price 25 cents per bottle sold by Converses Drug Store.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
The Firat Christmas Tree.

Its the Germans who brought the Christmas tree to America the Ger mar said Didn't you know that ? The duke of Hesse sold q regiment, called The Hessians, after him. to fight the Americans. They got so drunk over their first Christmas tree here away from home that Washing. ton captured them. and that started the. fashion of Christmas trees in
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
By Her Own IestYmany.

MT. Knox-"There's one good thing about that young puppy that came to see you last night. and that is. he's healthy" His Daughter-'Tm glad to hear you admit that much" NIT. knox--'1 wouldn't except for the fact that when you met him in the hall last night l heard you say: Oh, Tom. how cold your nose is!'"
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Evidence Of the fathsr's Love.

Evidence Of the Fathsr's Love.
 We ought not to be surprised at the coming of sorrow or suffering. It is a part of our common lot. to be ac- cepted candidly and to be borne brave ly. Let none of us conclude in con sequence of pain that God is not good, that He is not wise. and that He has ceased to love His child. for nothing could be farther from the fact. He is the sum of all that Is good. His plans never miscarry. and sorrow ss to the child of God an exalted evidence of the Fathers love.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Yule Cake.

On Christmas night. if a maide n place a piece of the Yule-cake under her pillow she will dream of her fu- ture husband. Also a portion of the cake should be kort for the next year. as it brings luck in the house. The plum pudding must always be kept and again partaken of on New Years day if cne would have a successful Year
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17

and out helping and hinder ing in a thousand ways the numerous preparations for Yule-tide. A film of tears suddenly spreads over moth- CTS eyes as she shuts the drawer and turns sharply away. Cruel Christmas!
 when you bring such mem ,ories as this for your git.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Woman's Retcrt.

Rudyard Kipltng slandered woman by defining her as "a rag and a bone and hank of hair," but Lonacon- ing lady, seven years married, gets back rhythmically with this synopsis of man: "A jag and drone and tank of air'--Springfeld Repub- lican.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Need Men ser ths Min!stry.

It Is reported that there is great lack of candidates for the ministry in the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland. New Brunswick and Prince Edward island. In the growing west there is said to be 2 demand for 50 to 75 new candidates each year, and were it not for .the.-snpplies re- ceived each year from England many pastorates would remain empty.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Hi. Wife. Her Switch.

Met a man on, the street the other day who said if his wife wore switch he would burn it up. II the particular wife of this particular man wore a switch ands he burned It up, we would like to see him the heA' day.--Liberty (N. Y) Press
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
The Moons Troubles.

The sun attracts both the earth and the moon. and, as they are always either at different distances from the sun or lie in different directions from the sun, they will be differently at tracted by the sun; and hence their relative motions will be disturbed. Thus rise the perturbations of the moons apparent motions.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
The Immortal Bard.

One of the critics says Shakespeare could never have written the words of popular sopg. We are. inclined to believe he might have done even that. In one of his sonnets he makes .geetst'' rhyme with "sweeis.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
AIli1n u.iil, tiim rher.

Many man, says BrotheF WI ;,ams ",,nds himself 'twixt ce devil an de deep sea, an re cant hgh' fire, an he dunno how ter swim. Al Ianta Constitution.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17

"I wonder what santa Claus will bring me this year? Let's see, I've writ ten out doll 'perambu- lator,' and picture book,
 and all three pieces of pa per went up the chimney all right-though I'm not quite sure whether 1
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
YisIan Needs pistanee. ..

Objects which are usually tfe mo tives of our travels by land and sea are often overlooked aud neglected if they lie under eqF eye.--Pliny the Younger
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 sAkAh angels to the shepherds tes .J and by star to the VNsSaY wise men; but no voice
 told the mothers of Bethienem of the wonder which was happening in their town that night, Suppose some gentle woman had met Joseph and Mary on that Won derful Day, as they entered the town, and had said to them: Our streets are full of homeless strangers. Come you and bide with mel" By that sim pie act of hospitality, her name would have -been written high, high among the names of earth's happiest folk. Blessed is she" We should have cried, Ito whose home the Christmas joy first camel But the women of the Judean town did not know to throw wide their doors and bring in the worlds gratitude and love, says the Youths Companion. So the Child was laid in manager, and oblivion holds the names of all the women in Bethlehem who slept that night beneath the wings of wondering angels. Had they but known,
 Year by year for 19 centuries the story of the night at Bethlehem has been told and retold. To-day no house hold in Christendom, in town or viii lage or on distant prairie can plead the ignorance in which Bethlehem then lay If the door is shut on the Christ-child today 1t is not from lack of knowledge, but from churlish- ness or indifference.
 The Christmas spirit speaks in many voices The sprig of holly or the plum pudding. the tree laden with gifts or the cheer for the lonely these are all the worlds way of say ing to the Mother and the Holy Child Abide with us!"
 Barred out alike from cottage and palace and inn in Palestine, the Hope of the World renews his appeal eact Christmas-ti to our modern Chris tian world. By the very pathos of the first Christmas, the heart is softenet and prepared to give him welcome To-day there is no heralding angel ol guiding star.
 No ear may hear His coming.
 Hut in this wofli of sn,
 Where meek souls will receive iI.m still The dear Christ enters in.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17
Burning the Yule Log.

The ancient Saxons burnt the yule 'Gs as a symbol of the turning of the sun toward sprins
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~it naiAec ho ? g;e-s,i. dot yc, work ina satehe 'l5sst step irssac md for lvs cen ! cff you de best llandke7ehief in der city for yipirg <ff all dot sweat ~ Puck.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-12-17

Even the most miserable people Tn the world are never treated as roughly as Is the piano in a bonse thHl IS ren.- cd furnished
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unpaid labor; bullying. sweating. hurry scurry to catch the train, then heigo! for home and hol- idays. If it only came quicker and stayed long CT we should say Wei. come Christmas s''
 Christmas is com jo0" cave huSy mother.
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Christmas is coming" Cha 1nuruura the word AS

she stoops reverently over tiny pair of shoes. little white (rock and blue sash, lying in sacred corner of the drawer. Many Christmases ago these shoes battered lightly hither and thither under a pair Of eager. restless feet, that ribbon ~encir- cied a fairy form that danced in
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Inu,,InerahIe to Attack.

The weight of years never beara heavily on cue whose heart is Igat.- Florida Times Union.
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Jexelry Notice!

To MONROE COUNTY PEoPLE:- As watch inspector of the Gould lines of Railway in eastern Arkansas, including the Arkansas Midland By, I am frequently in Brinkley and surrounding territory and parties desiring to pur- chase a diamond ring, watch or anything else in the jewel ry line, may have same sent to them for their inspection and approval. It's no trou- ble to do this. All you have to do is to write and myself or representative will call on you with a we'll selected as sortment for you to select from, suitable for Christmas presents, etc.
 A special invitation to people of Brinkley, Claren- don, Holly Grove, and other Monroe cunty points to call at my jewelry establishment while in Helena.
 Mail orders promptly fill ed. Prices as reasonable as possible.
 Yours to serve,
 FRED VIM. HAURY,
 The Helena Jeweler. 322 s. Cherry St.