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New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
TYRANNY. NOT SEPARATION"

In proof Of this We have only to point to the
French Catholic deputies bluntly put the question:
Why do you not give Us separation OF Church and
Of the separation has been wen expressed in these
words of French priest: The Concordat might be
compared I conJugal union in which the State
represented the husband aud the Church the wife
To-day they separated. but the separation has
SIMPLY consisted IN the husband banshing the wife
from her home. keeping all the fortune for himself
managing himself the little income which he allows
her 10 gain. ana likewise by exercising Jealous
II IS not separation alone, therefore, Jhat the
guse Of separation. Hence II was Imperative uron
him TO resist. For the last twenty years and more
the policy of the Holy See and the French hie-
rarchy has been one OF patience and concilation.
II was with the deepest regret, and only after all
tiff at length found himself driven to course of
and wishes o. the French epscopate canvass
e,eia ex@enfor nave rAsnectei 80 o. 49, nc
sl5Ie W - " TE pTJeu dnu oosy eI ms
hind their leaders IN manifesting their loyalty.
Last summer at the gatherings Of the clergy in
Forwarded TO the Sovereign Pontin. expressive OF
their gratitude and loyalty
This feeling & has s,E not been f by any means confined
ana other countries are fun sympathy with their
brethren in France, and have not hesitated give
tust law. In own country occasion or
the centenary OF the Baltimore Cathedral, a mes
Wardegb 10 nF the TTnitad STATS n n 'tiT Ms name I
might soon enjoy the religious freedom accorded
their brethren this side of the ocean.
For myself have too much confidence in the
good sense OF the French clergy. in their high
1,indeduess their zeal their courage. their readi-
ness 10 suffer and 10 sacrifice themselves, 10 believe
that they will taely allow religion 10 be strangIed
IN France, and have too much confidence in the
ISrenrh nation TO believe that they can and
-.sItze the meaning OF the taken and the
snimus OF those behind them. that the natural feel
ings OF justice and humanity and the love OF lib
erty win not arise IN & Ine II hearts and lead them TO
iigton are bringing disgrace upon the name OF
And ] nave 100 uucn confidence In God
a1d dis protection OF the Church not feel en-
Outraged TO look for renewal Of faith and religion
IN France -, - -. . -
facts and ths s hsr T ,n seu oIy i9S'9 IL 20
which party is responsible for the present miser-
sbls conflict
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
TREATY ON ABTSSINIA.
Britain, France and Italy for Status
Quo and ODen Door.

London, Dec. 13-Great Britain. France and
Italy have signed arrangement. with the
approval Of Menelek King of Abyssinia, for the
maintenance OF the integrity of Abyssinia- The
agreement prescribes the common action OF the
three powers in all future contingencies con-
cerning that country
The object OF this agreement is the main
tenance of the status quo and the open door"
The powers agree 10 make no objection to the
extension 10 Adds Abeba OF the present rail-
road between Jiboutil and Diredaoua
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
SHAH'S HEART AFFECTED.
condition Little Changed-HiS Peo-
pie Generally ApGthetic.

s'leran- Persia, Dec 13.-The condition OF
!, s1sh remains practically unchanged. al
o-sA to-day he rallied slightly after yester-
y relapse. At consultation CT physicians
rsseIay evening Il was found that his
ts~;ss heart had become seriously az
70, adclng q new complication to the situa-
oors.s o- men already was considered grave The
e. ,sS.on o. MS heart and the repeated syncopes
can = CONSENSUS Of opinion that the Shah
E-tS.s, HFe more than i've days.
Saf,a-.c, business Is proceeding as Usual. The
guar debates
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
TO PREVENT sALTON SEA FLOODING.
People of Imperial Valley Willing to Sub
scribe 81 OO0,0 to Aid Southern Pacific

Imperial, Cal Dee 13--Representattves of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company. I'm confer
ence to-day with a large assenbIaee og tba
people of the Imperial Valley, proposed that the
interests or the valley subscribe 81 600 COO con-
tinSent on the successful controlling of the Col
orado River, which has again broken into SaIton
Sea the railroad company agreeing to carry IN
The dam work At an estimated expense of s. =
0OOUtD. The proposal was received enthusiasm
Caly by the people and will likely be consum-
mated In the mean time, preliminary work on
the closure u rushing
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
NEW PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND.
NJ. Edouard Muller Chosen at Berne to Sue
ceed NJ L. Forer.

Berne. switzerland. Dee 13-M- Edouard
Muller of Berne Vice-President Of the Federal
Council was elected to-day President of the
Swiss Confederation. succeeding NJ l. Forrer
Of Zurich whose term has expired.
DR. F Brenner, ~ Basic, chief of the Depart
lent of Justice and Police. was elected vice
President of the Federal Council succeeding
N -d.ttrd Muller
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
CHICAGO MAN PROBABLY MURDERED.

chicago Dec. 13-Mystery surrounds the death
OF Lewis J. Lee. founder OF the Lee Advertising
Agency whose body found in the lake az
GIangvle Place yesterday.
Circumstance u th" Ease strongly indicate tnat
h. was murdered With robbery as "a motive AR.
ees wallet in which hc in the habL Of carry
ing from $50 20 500 empty when ths body VAS
found.
Several bruises the head and face indicate
kSSs Ne struck with some blunt iustrumanI
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
DEFY THE LAW
Continued from first page.

In palpable form. the first duty of man would be
refuse Him obedience, and TO consider Him
a Master to w.-om should submit but as
equal with whom men may argue"
Nj Niviani. the Minister OF Labor. speaking
also in the Chamber of Deputies. gave utterance TO
these sentiments:
All Of US together, first by our forefathers then
py our fathers, now by ourselves, have been at
tached TO the work of anti-clericaism and ire
nsion. We have snatched the human conscience
from belief in future life. . DO YOU think
ming"
The chamber decreed that the discourse from
Wnlch this extract Is taken should be placarded in
every town and village Of France.
IN the same strain the present Minister of Pub
nc Worship. and the most strenuous advocate OF
5he law of separation, NJ. BRAND said in ad-
dress TO school teachers:
- The time has TO root UP from the minds o.
french children the ancient faith, which has served
lts purpose. and replace It with the light of free
thought; II IS time get rid of the Christian idea
we nave hunted Jesus Christ out of the army, the
navy. the schools, the hospitals. insane and orphan
aSylums and law courts. and now We must hunt
HIN out of the state altogether
nat would Americans say If a Cabinet
administration?
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14

PjttsburE. Dec IS.-Cltnord HOoe. the Negro
coachnan convicted for perjury in the Hartie d.
case. was refused a trial and sentsnced
to-day O. uav a fine OF so and costs and inprison-
ment OF six years Attorneys for Augustus Eartts
will appeal the Superior Court. which meets
here In April from the decision yesterday in
which a divorce refused HartJe
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS CLOSED.

Next. in 1901. the Law of Associations was passed
law, which, interpreted and executed by
it the schools in cIarge of religion forced out
OF existence The members OF the GlIerent reAs-
well. were. sent forth cast out upon the world
and obliged either to exc out an existence as Gest
exile. Many Of these were old men or old women i
and were now driven out. longer able TO begin
new career and with o6 no me means OF sIpPor port dis
solved and separation OF Church and state pro-
claimed.
It is essential to bear in mind that the concordat
genuine contract, and that this contract was
menu With no reeard 10 the wishes Of the other
party. The sovereign Pontn was in nowlse con
suited and utterly ignored in every stage or the
Perhaps the feature OF the situation that will
as Americans is the French governments absolute
h9 as Df9n f95 espe9 y the E ri 5ns to
the ministers Of religion as compensation for the
express condition We say II I not IN the neat neat 81
W6a IS Boa e think mP ay oIn aa
ment had seized the friars' lands In the Philip
RaTng pedged soIeny should
atterward refuse to keep its part OF the contract
had left to the Fpinos merely the use, and the
ditions laid down by itself and even that their very
use were liable to be revoked at any time?
o. Separation entirely ignore the constitution and
laws OF Church. a situation that has parallel
n our American method OF the keeping Church and
State separate Here there is due recognition of
under the recent French law provisions are made
for organizing Catholic worship without any proper
reference the duly authorized officers of the
Church, the bishops and priests.
This is the point TO which the Holy Father has
objected most strenuously The provision for
sOc!atiOns OF worship associations Cutuelles)
opens the way for schismatical organizations.
whicn have in fact in a few cases been already
attempted. II places the Church at the mercy OF
the Judgment Of the Council Of State whose de-
csions in these matters final Should the Church
the present law. she has before her the very
likely prospect Of gradual extinction by due proc
ess Of law She has learned BY long and sad ex-
French government. She knows the spirit that
animates it.
She remembers that NJ. WaldeCk-Rousseau was
ready enough TO interpret literally the Law Of. As
soctatiOns, but his successor, NJ. COmbes showed
himself by no means willing to follow in his foot
steps. The Law of Separation II accepted. will
inevitably lead TO the destruction OF religious lib
erty. just as the Law Of Associations led to the
destruction Of religious congregations.
If the separation Of Church and State In France
meant Just what IL meant in the United States
there would have been no such hue and or raised
against IT. Very likely 10 many 1t would have been
by means undesirable. But the situations are
not at all analogous.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
SPIRIT OF HATRED STRONG"

For some reason the sentiments of the anti
clericaIs are not reproduced by our papers But
ton and sentiments Of liberty. when he wishes TO
Sheck % his followers and prevent them from foi!ing
MS plans by too great haste and zeal then his fair
words are spread before the eyes of people.
They are taken as the expression of wisdom and
fair play. For spinner of beautiful discourses
oreathlng humanity and justice the Frencn deml-
goo cannot be surpassed. 1t is common observa-
tion OF historians that in the most bloody seasons
OF the French Revolution the air was full OF sweet
E Molus aDout fraternity ana liberty, coming rom
the very men who made the streets run with blood.
talk more divineiv and act more diaboIicaIly than
any others on earth. They do not, of course, want
In order to understand the present situation it
must be borne in mind that before the French
Revolution all churches, all ecclesiastical lands and
properties belonged to the Church by as just title
property is owned in our own country by the
CalnoHc Methodist or any other religious de-
properties. funds, etc. Were contscated by the
revolptionists But the injustice Of this was soon
recognized. and the Constituent Assembly publicly
and solemny pledged itself to render some sort OF
the clergy and the Inaintenance Of worship an an
nual budget This amounted TO little more than
Let it be remembered too, that this act OF quasi
justice took place twelve years before the con con
payment therefore, OF the clerical stipends was not
recognition Of a JUST debt owed by the state to
the Church for approprtating funds which had @
clergy and the maintenance OF worship.
The present conflict dates back to the year 1859,
closed by order OF the government and their oc-
liberty in the land Of the stranger From that
time scarcely year has passed without some an
discrimination that were bound in the long run
TO call Tor protest The protest came IN tte
President Grevy in May, 1888. which answered
oer %as % T1a an9 napr ge far as results
were concerned. In spite OF the Pontif's reason
able objections the injurious laws were passed As
far possible, God and religion were banished
from the schools and hospitals. the oath deprtveo @
Of its religious character and clertcs impressed into
the military service
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Kindergarten tots and these precious little ones certainly pleased the audience while gong through their exercises. They appeared many times and their success was always the same even to the end when after mid night they appeared in the clos ing number with eyes almost closed in sleep.
 The older boys and girls in their songs, character sketches and piano music filled we'll their part of the program, showing strongly the firm, skilled hand of tue Sisters, under whom they have received their instructions.
 Running through the entire program and taking part in near ly every number, their was oue fair young lady who displayed the skill which rightly spoke for her the honor of the title graduate. Miss Norma Cox, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Oliver Cox, held this distinctive position. The young lady's graduating. essay, "Whither? What Haven?' was a worthy literary production. Her instrumental piano music showed skill and talent and her singing, which has often delight ed her friends, seemed sweeter than ever.
 In the closing scene of the evening exercises Miss Mayme Picchi read a very appropriate "Ode to the Graduate" and Miss Norma sang her response, "The Last Farewell" :" Father Galla- gher then came upon the stage and in fitting terms presented the highest honors of St. Joseph Academy to Miss Norma her diploma and beautiful and cost ly gold medal. Master Andrew Donohue was also presented with a medal for his high scholarly standing
 Mid showers of beautiful flowers for the ''sweet girl gradu- ate' the commencement exercises closed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
BABY SNATCHED FROM DEATH.
Fireman Risks Life For Child But The
 Mother Was There First

Fayettville, Ark, June A. Fireman Bob O'Neal, of the
 0. X c. C., is receiving the praise of his friends for his effort to save three year old baby from horrible death under the wheels of his heavy engine. At the time the train was clubbing grade at Boynton, when both engineer and fireman discovered the child only a short distance ahead. The engineer instantly put on the brakes and reversed the lever, while at the same time the brave fireman leaped upon the running board, from thence to the cowcatcher, then jumped to the track, he sped swiftly along the track toward the baby. The tot, probably charmed with the death-dealing engine, and amused at the antics of the fire man, joyfully waved its hands to him. But jnst as O'Neal stopped to rescue the baby its mother, who had silently glided through the fence, snatched 1t from the rails. A moment later and the engine had rolled by.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY.
uradnating Exercises Miss Norma Cox
 the Center of Attraction.

The tenth annual commence nent of the St Joseph's Acad-
 my, the school which has been D closely identified with Mena ,ince the opening of the town. vas held al the Davis era house last night.
 Commsncement exercises give
 he public an opportunity to see he exact progress being made by in educational institution and fl 's certainly pleasure to note. sach year. t.e decided improve nent the Catholic school has made in tue past decade.
 The program for last night was certainty complete in every detail and carried through with out a break, showing the most pelfect training and at many in- stances very marked ability on the part of the performers.
 The songs and drills by the entire school were especially Among the students as they appeard on the stage was d number ot the sweetest little
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
the spea ker said:

the speaker said:
 ne Democratic party of Ar kansas and Uf the South, is ir. revokably committed to the doctrine of the white man's con. trol in q white mans country a position from which it will moi Fecede and from which it cannot Dc driven
 This brought out a storm oI applause as did Mr. Little. closing remarks in which he re- terred to William J. Bryan in the
 ollo@ing terms:
 Fellow democrats, the great 'st political contest in the histor, ' the country will be waged it. she next presidential election, and Ve ought to begin to line up fot that conflict. Our leader has already been chosen. The hand oi destiny and victory point [, nm. He lives in the heart of tho people aud no party or people ever lad grander or better chieftain de has fought two great battles and come out without scar upon his name or fame. Victory was snatched from him by the com. bined forces of greed and fanata- cism but in each campaign he won ] great victory over the hearts of his countrymen. By his blameless life, sturdy character aud patri- otto course he has iuspired the ad- miration and won the support of tens of thousan $, who once bit terly assailed him. That leader IS William J. Bryan, the greatest living Democrat, and the next president of the United States.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
THE SHOE PARTY
Given by the Woman's Home Mission
 Society Grand Success.

The Shoe Party given at the home of Mrs. V. F. Olney on North Tenth street, last night, under the auspices of the Wom- ans Home Mission Society of the NJ. E. church, South, was most en nioyable affair, besides being a grand success in every way, S55 being netted from the occasion.
 The nature of the party caused much amusement for those pres ent, especially those with small feet, as each one present had to nav Sc for each number of shoe worn. and besides the fun result ing from this novel feature feet the crowd was very pleas. antly entertained with plenty ot oood music, both vocal and in- strumental.
 Miss Nina Quarter favored those present with choice solo, entitled "Dearie," which was rendered ia a most beautiful and artistic manner.
 Mrs. w. B. Montgomery held the audience for some time with a beautiful recitation, entitled AOne of Jobs Comforters," which was we'll rendered and very enter taining. ,,
 The two duets rendered by Miss Rubv Grant and J. E. Baker were very pretty indeed and very much enjoyed.
 Tee cream, cake and sherbet were served during the evening, and was much enjoyed by all, and when the tune come to go- 12 o'clock, each one expressed his feeling of gratefulness for the manner in which they had heen entertained, also all voting Mrs. Olney and the ladies ot the Home Mission Society as royal entertainers.
 The proceeds from this enter ment will be used in erecting the new NJ. E. church, South, build il q which is 10 be built on Ninth < t-aet in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
WRESTLING WITH THE LID.
Hot Springs is Having Trouble With
 Sunday Saloons.

Hot Springs, June 7.-Distrct Attorney Scoggin has filed in- formation against four alleged violators of the Sunday saloon ''lid" law, one of the defendants being the Park Hotel bar. The "lid" imposed al the instance of Gov. Davis a few weeks ago, doesn't fit very tightly aud there are scores of violations of law, convictions being extremely scarce.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
Traded Places.

A real estate transaction has been perfected whereby County Clerk W. N. Martin becomes owner of A, McKnight's property south of Odd Fellows cemetery, and Mir. Mcknight gets MT. Mar tin's residence property on De Queen street. Messrs. Martin and Mcknight will remove to their respective homes in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
WILL GAY AT TExARKANA
The Negro Boy Who Murdered Mrs.
 Leethem, There for Safe Keeping.

Texarkaua, June 6.-Will Gay, the young negro fend who brutal ly butchered Mrs. Charlotte Leetham at her home in Little Rock last Sunday night, is now in the Miller county jail, having been brought here yesterday evening from the scene of his crime, for safe keeping and to prevent a possible lynching.
 The boy is said to be only Is or 1o years old, but is very cun- ming and has "a very stubborn disposition" according to the Little Rock newspapers.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
Mrs. Story Dead.

Mrs. H. k. Daniel received a message today announcing the death of Mrs. Emma J. Story at Hobart, 0. T. Mrs. Story is a sister of Mrs. Daniels and daugh- ter of Mrs. Geo. Smitherman. Mrs. Story had been very sick for some time and the many friends in this city are not surprised but greatly grieved by the knowledge of her death.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
NEGLECTED BABIES.
Three Little Waits Foun5 in Dying Con-
 diti0n at Little Rock.


 Little Rock. June 6. "A heart rending case of neglect which re- suited in the death of oue babe, while two other tots are at the Root Memorial hospital in iylng condition, is being investi. rated by the police today.
 The three little ones had been inder the care of Mrs E. B. Ali on. white haired women of seventy years. She kept them in wo small rooms at III E Eleventh street and tried to sup
 ort herself and the infants or miserable pittances which were given her by the mothers, who were ashamed to stand forward md care for their own.
 The little ones wasted away under the nourishment which they received. Finally when Mrs. Allison saw that death stood ready to take all three, she called upon Rev. w. F Andrews, pastor of the First Methodist church. That was Monday morning. The minister hastened at once to the rooms. There he found the three tiny waifs.
 "Fhis child here" said Mrs. Allison, pointing to one which was gasping faintiy for breath and seemed more dead than alive, ''is named Marie Trimble. She is four months old. She was brought here by her mother three weeks ago. The mother gave me a small sum of money and sald she would soon return, but I have never seen her since
 "Who are the others?" asked Dr. Andrews.
 "Well," replied Mrs. Allison, "the smaller one is Irene Smith. She is three months old and was brought here a month ago. The larger one is Juanita DuBarry Davis. She is four months old and was brought here two months ago."
 What have you been feeding them?" inquired the minister.
 five been giving them milk answered Mrs. Allison. "Some way or other. though, it hasn't seemed to agree with them. They have just got worse and worse. I've tried to do my part"
 The minister went to tele- phone, called up hospital am- bulance first and then the police. The wait for the ambulance was not a long one, but before it ar rived little Marie Trimble was dead. Juanlta DuBarry Davis aud Irene Smith were taken to the hospital and there they are lowering between life and death today.
 It is said that there are known to be two other such houses Tn Little Rock where waifs are being cared for in a similar manner.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
Tree Fell Os a Mule.

Parties in from Board Camp this morning stated that yester- day farmer who lives near that place had the misfortune to lose fue work mule while blowing in his field. It seems that there was quite number of trees standing in the field where the man was working and during a stiff gale tree was blown down on his mule, killing 1t instantly, the man barely escaping death himself.