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The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
 BRYAN SAYS GO ON

Bryan is following up the railroad question and with a goo deal of logic, too. Speaking or the loss of credit sustained by the roads recent ly, he says:
 The most interesting phase of the situation is the refusal of the people to lend money freely to the railroads. The railroad managers say this IS due to hostile legislation, but this IS a mistake. There has been no hostile legislation of sufficient severely to impair the real value of railroad securities, where the railroads have been honestly conducted upon an honest capitalization. Investigation has shown to what extent railroad stocks have been watered. But what is the alternative? Must the government refuse to investigate rotton management for the fear the mismanaged railroads will no longer be able to fool the public into buying inflated securities? The sooner the railroads are put on an honest basis, the more secure will the investing public feel.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
FUTURE RAILROAD MEASURES

Despite the visits to the White House of J. Pierpont Morgan and other magnates and the cry of dis tress that has gone up from the railroads we are assured by a dis patch from Washington that MT. Roosevelt will go right along with his program.
 He is convinced says this dis patch, that the rate bill of last year cannot afford the relief that is needed from railroad discrimination and injustice. Further legislation is required and he plans to get it at the first session of the Sixtieth Con- gress next winter. It will probably take the form of two bills, one pro- viding Federal franchise for inter- state corporations, and the other providing means for ascertaining and appraising the value of railroad property. The first will give the Federal government authority over the issues of stocks and bonds, and will serve hereafter to prevent over capitalization. The second will be designed to furnish a basis for mak- ing fair rates, and will tend ufti- mately to squeeze out of the securi- ties already issued large part of the water they contain"
 The Interstate Commerce Com mission wants power to value the railroads as basis for determining what shall be fair and reasonable rates, and statisticians are already at work preparing estimates of the cost to the government and the rail- roads of such work. Michigan, Wis consin and Texas have made such valuations. Governor LaFollette's $ 1 first railroad measures in Wisconsin were for higher taxes. As the rail roads threatened to get even by raising rates he took up the rate matter. The equitable rates in evitably leads to the question of the l value of the railroads because the roads must be allowed fair return
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
DO REFORMAToRIEs PAY ]?

An article by Bishop Samuel Fal- lows in the World Today on the re- suits of reformatories is of special interest now that Arkansas is build ing one of these institutions at Little Rock.
 ''I have taken at random says Bishop Fallows, eighty names from the list of boys paroFed to Chicago from the Illinois state reformatory during the last five years, and found their earnings were nearly $40,OOO a year. The highest salary was $l0O per month and the lowest $20 and board. Many were earning $50, ,$70, $65, $60 and $52 monthly. The aver age wages of the more than 500 boys who have faithfully kept their pa role during that time can be safely estimated at the average above given, $500 year. And as that number are now still steadily em- ployed, so far as is known, their annual productive value is $500, 900. "
 The bishop says that, making a very conservative estimate, 65 per cent of the more than 2,000 boys who have been sent back to Chicago have become good citizens, and talk ing the average earnings, these 300 young men are annually receiv- ing $65O, 900 for their services. Ap- plying the same average of reclaima- tions and earnings to the total num- Der of boys who have been discharged from the Illinois and the New York reformatories, he estimates that the annual amount earned by them is more than $6, ,000, ,000' which is equal to the whole amount spent every year for the support of all the re- formatories and industrial schools in the United States.
 But whether reformatories pay in money way or not, no state should imprison boys with adult convicts. The state of Arkansas never did a more humane or enlightened thing than when she provided for a re- form school, thus giving to mis- guided and erring youths a fair chance to become useful men. Ar kansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
THE FUTURE OF nENA.

The present city administration is making a record in many ways much to it's credit, but in years to come the members of the present council will, we believe, get more real pleas ure and satisfaction in the thought, that they made the first official move, appropriated the first perma- nentfund for the improvement of the city's park, than from any other official act during their.term of office.
 It is going to be so easy for Mena to become noted as beautiful, healthful city, city where visitors from the low, flat, unhealthy coun- try south of us will come to spend the summer, and where people from the frozen lands of the north will come to spend the winter.
 A hundred dollars spent in im- provements along the line to make Mena attractive to these classes of people will do more here than a thousand dollars would in most places and in fact there are few places where it is possible for Mena to have competitor, no matter how much money should be spent.
 Still we must spend some money and put fourth some efforts. We must have an absolutely clean city Ind with the assurance of asewerage system, if it is only backed up with the necessary civic pride and the spirit of "clean up and keep clean" it's not hard matter to get the required results.
 Business houses must stop sweep ing trash into the streets and alleys to be blown about by the winds. Residence owners must stop using their alleys for a dumping ground for all their waste matter from the home.
 It is springtime now. The city is
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
ID JAIL F|)R LAND FRAUD
Prominent and Influential Cattle men of Nebraska Sentenced by
 Judge Munger At Omaha.
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT FOR FOUR
Richards and Comstock Must Pay a Fine of $1,5oo in Addition to Serv- ina Year in JaiI-Jameson and Trpiett Get Off with Lighter Penalty.

Omaha. March 19.-The most im- portant land case in Nebraska cul- minated, Monday in the sentence of the most prominent and influential cattlemen of the state by Judge ". H. Munger of the United States court Bartlett Richards and William c. Comstock were sentenced to pay a fine each of sl,500 and serve year in the Douglas county jail; Charles c. Jameson and Acquii'a Triplett were sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and serve eight months in the same jail.
 These men were indicted by the federal grand jury in May. 1906. Tor conspiracy to defraud the United States out of use, possession and title 10 public land. consisting of upwards of 100000 acres in northwestern Nebraska. The indictment was the longest on record, comprising 300 typewritten pages. The trial began in November, 1906, ended December 20 with a verdict of guilty. Motion for new trial was made and It was heard March l5, when Judge Munger overruled it and set Monday for pro nouncing the sentence. One num- dred and eight witnesses were ex- amined in the trial of these men. It was the most sensational land trial ever conducted in Nebraska, ow- ing to the prominence and financial standing of the two principals, Rich ards and Comstock. It was against
 them primarily, that the presidents campaign of enforcing land laws was directed. They have been conspicu- ous in the politics and business of Nebraska for many years, Acquiila Triplett. soon after charges were lodsed against him, left for Mexico, but was finally brought to bay.
 All the defendants made motions for appeals which will be argued later.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
ROCK ISLAND
 TRAIN WRECEI
Fast Train Between Little Roel Memphis Run Into An Open Switch Two are
 Dead.

Little Rock, March l7.-WH was evidently the work of ,,.A wreckers resulted in a disas,,l accident to the fast Rock IsI sastbound passe uger No. { ! Hot Springs Memphis flyer Cuneo, an uuimportant siaI some forty miles east of hers about four miles from the hl of Hazen. The train rau iphl open switch, the engine and s,| car except the rear coach, bs| instantly ditched. The eugnl and fireman were killed aud o,| members of the crew injured
 The dead are: Engineer N Kilcoyne, Argenta and Firer M. A. Currier, Argenta.
 The injured: Wendell Ba express messenger, Little Rs head and chest injuries. Geq Dodson, mail clerk, Little Ra  slight injuries. Charles s. R erts, mail clerk, Little Ro slightly bruised. James Bai negro porter, Little Rock, broken and severe internal juries. Four colored waites the dining car service were sllg ly bruised up. No passeu! were injured beyond slight bru and scratches from flying gl The shock of the derailu broke practically every wiu in the cars.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
WHY THE RAILROADS ARE
 '.riENACED."

In his interview at Binghampton, New York, yesterday, William Jen- nings Bryan stated the situation as it exists in the railroad world today when he declared that the present menace to investments in railroad stocks was not found in adverse leg islation, but that in an effort to control legislation the railroads had exposed the defects in their business methods.
 Every line of business that will not stand the close scrutiny that does not invite the most rigid inves- tigation, that cannot submit to req sonable, and just regulation by state and Federal government, is natural ly regarded in the light of an out law investment, get-rich-qulck sys- tenn, save and except the great railroad industry.
 The railroads are found opposing every movement looking toward the legal restriction of their right to a free hand in the conduct of their gigantic interests, although no other industry so vitally affects the public welfare; they have invaded politics to gain control of government; they infest legislatures and the National Congress with thelr abomi- nable lobbyists in order to prevent the enactment of any measure that would correct single evil of which the public justly complains. Such high-minded and pernicious methods have very naturally turned the pub lie mind to regard railroad invest ments with suspicion. What induce ment can be offered cautious man to invest in an enterprise which places itself in the position of a common enemy of the people; which fears law-making bodies; which seeks to defeat legislation by bribery, and pleads that regulation by the government of the people would
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

destroy it's business and drive it's property into the hands of IT eivers!
 The declaration by Mir. Bryan that the railroads fear for their watered stock, and not for their legitimate business, seems to be fully vindicated by the conduct of the railroad managers themselves, and if the railroads are 'menaced" the situa- ton has not been brought about by the people. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

From one of The Stars friends, who was tempted by visions of greener pastures in Oklahoma, we have received the following warning to the people of Polk county which we are asked to publish: To the people of Mena who are dissatisfied if they would come west and take a drink of the stuff the people here call water, then go out on the streets and hold their hat on with one hand while they vainly try to keep the sand out of their eyes with the other, they would be ready to go back home and be thankful for the privilege of staying there.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

The Arkansas legislature is threat ening to tear off some of the big dividends of the Pullman Company by reducing sleeping car rates. Senator Montgomery has introduced bill which if it becomes law will reduce the cost of upper berths from $2 to $1. Another provision of this bill regulates the price of day use of the sleeper, fixing charges legally to be charged at l-2 cent a mile from a. m. to 8 D. m. Con- sidering the passage of the 2-cent rate law it might be well to look after the rear end of the train.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

of these causes, the bacteria find their opportunity and severe illness may follow.
 These facts suggest the need ot preventive measures. It is much more satisfactory in every way to keep the general health at a proper tone So that the disease is not con tracted than it is to combat the malady after it is once started. Plenty of fresh air and decent re- gard for exercise and sleep are less expensive than drugs and more effective. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

on fair valuation. Senator La Toilette said in the Senate that the total cost to the government and the railroads for making the proposed valuation would not exceed $20 a mile or total to the government of about $5, 100000. This is a big sum, but to know the real value of the railroads to the country would be worth $5, 1000, ,000. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
TWO STEAMERS WREckEu
Sucvic and Jebba on the Rocks English Coast--No Lives
 Lost.

London, March 19. Details ceoved Monday morning of the aster of the White Star Line std CT Suevic, homeward bound | Sydney, N. s. w., by way of Cl town with nearly GOO passengers crew on board, show that she s1 the Brandies Rocks, close under Lizard Lighthouse, at about le Sunday night and probably will ! total wreck. Lifeboats and from the Lizard and Falmouth { reached the scene and together ' the Suevic's own boats, commsA landing the passengers. The vul and children were first sent ash There were no fewer than 15O dren on board. many of them e babes in arms whom the local ermen and their wives lifted cu the boats and carried through surf to nearby cottages.
 Almost within sight of the VII ed White Star Line steamer su' the Elder Dempster Line stel Jebba from Calabar. Lagos and q West African ports for Plym' and Liverpool ran on the rocks der the Cliffs near Prawle Point the early hours of Monday mon Her 70 passengers. many of VI were soldiers invalidri some { the west coast of Africa and crow were safely taken ashore the brooches buoy. Heavy seas breaking over the steamer, rende the lifeboats which are standing the vessel, useless. The Jcbba prove 2 total loss.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
TAKE A COLLECTION.

Now that the Oklahoma constitu- tionaT convention has finished its work those who had charge of the financial end of the convention have balanced the books and find only $500 of the government appropra- tion left to pay the expenses of the general election to be held next Au- gust to vote upon the adoption of the constitution.
 But President Murphy has on hand a remedy. He said: Boys, we'll take up a collection.
 And collection it is to be. A committee was appointed to make canvass of the Territory for funds to pay the expense of voting upon the adoption of the constitution.
 The Oklahoma convention has been memorable one. Many knot ty questions have been up for set clement and at times the arguments have become warm. very warm.
 In the end, however, a constitu- tion has been evolved, and so sure are the delegates that it will be voted upon affirmatively by the people of the new state that an editing committee has been left in charge of the document to get it in shape for submission to the elections at therayianocmfwpshardlus electors to be held August 6.-Fort Smith News Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

The April Delineator contains two exceptionally fine articles; The Joyful Sunday and the Day of Im- mortal Hope" by Newell Dwight Hills, D. D.. and "The Radiant Christ" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, bearing on the beautiful Easter Feast so soon to dawn bringing with in it new hope and strength.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

going to clean up and beautify it's public grounds. Let every property owner follow the good example that we and all who come to see us may be proud of Mena---the town of good schools. beautiful homes and public parks. pure water, pure air and everything that makes a health ful, happy community.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
szrdines and potted Ham Fatal.

Talcsa, Ok March 19.-The four sear-old son of John Neuman. living near Fay. died of ptomaine poisoning from eating timed sardines. This follows shortly after the death vf Miss Della Payne at Brook from cut ing potted ham.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
GoV. peneen ls Silent

Chicago, March l9.--Gov. Charles s. Deneen returned Monday night from WashingtonG, where he con ferred with President Roosevelt. Ha was not at liberty, he said, to dis. ouss the specific matters taken ut at the conference. which he asserted was interesting" and ranged over variety of subjects
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
Prominent Missouri Lawyer Dead.

Springfield, Mo. March 19 IT Col
 George $ Rathbun, prominent as a lawyer and citizen, died suddenly of heart disease at his home here. He was IS years odd and had lived in Missouri since before the war. He had practiced law in Lafayette. Saline. Jackson and Pettis counties. ----- ~---------------scs.A- zea az.nzE
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
st. Louis Bowling conoress.

St. Louis, March 19.-The Ameri can Bowling congress Monday morn. ing began weeks steady work, the schedule for each day opening al l0;50 a. ms and continuing unti midnight. Mondays programme comprised bowling by two-men teams, fiye-nen teams and individ. uals
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

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The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-21

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-14
EAGLE DISTRICT EXPLORED.

Nj. \. Donovan, formerly OF this city
returned from Ely with several assucia-
ties several days ago from a prospecting
trip through the Eagle district, 30 miles
northeast of Ely. The prospectors
brought in news of good strikes and
100 pounds of samples high in silver
and copper, The copper averages %
per cent and the silver 800 ounces to
the ton. Nh Donovan and his partners,
Charles Bengtzen, also a former Salt
I.akcr and j. +. Walsh, formerly Of
New York, have located Is claims in
the new district and are preparing to
commence development without delay
The Eagle district is not far west OF
the Utah line and the scene OF the finds
reported by Mr. Donovan were made
within a very few miles Of Utah's
western boundary. The located claims
are on line with Clifton, Utah, 30
miles to the east. This will be the near
est railroad point when the proposed
road from limits to Deep Creek Is built
through Clinton. Deep Creek lies 30
miles on the other side
Donovan. BeugtZen and Walsh are
virtually the first men to reach the new
district. They made the trip from Deep
Creek by team, crossing ShelbouIne
pass, east through the Spring and Ante
lope valleys into the Snake range.
That the district will attract the at
tention of the class Of people ever-ready
to rush to a new district is certain as
the samples brought in by the locators
show exceptionally high values at grass
roots for number or specimens had
vegetation clinGing to them when
turned over to the asspyer. heavy
gray copper occurs within n foot or so
of the surface.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-14
j. E. BAMBERGER HOME.
What Big Mining Man Thinks of Mar
kets, Present and Future.

Jacob T., Bambcrger, president of the
DAILY West, Ontario, DAILY and other big
mining companies, is in this city, after
spending six months in New York. y
directors meeting OF the DAILY West
company was held yesterday. hut no
business Of public interest was trans
acted
Mr. Bamberger Is willing TO discuss
market conditions. crops, the weather.
anything but the consultations ami
mergers In which his companies are ru-
mored 10 be figuring. He holds the be-
lief of many In respect to the recent
slump, which he believes came in time
10 prevent worse panic. Business
will be made safer by the hurry, he eN-
plains, The tendency TO eliminate over
capitalization ON the part of railroads
and other big Industrial enterprises IL
doing away with speculation TO a great
extent and Mr., Bamberber predicts
that this viii draw the attention OF
investors To mines and mining securi-
ties. lie says the western Tender
foot Is becoming more cautious and
the day of the wildcat drawing near
or quickly "A quiet stock market will
hc noticed for several months he eN-
plains Another unpleasant feature
is the government reports which show
that 5000 bushels Of winter wheat has
been rendered worthless by the lat.poss
Of the season. The frost hult some,
TOO, ana with the cereal production OFF
color All business II Influenced"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-14
CANADIAN PACIFIC
LED THE DECLINE
Was Forced Down Over Five
Points and Under Pressure
Most of the Day.
OTHERS L.ADE UP LOSSES.
Stagnntion Was Followed by Weakness
And Many Leaders Went Way
Down.

Sew York. May IA wide decline in
Canadian Pacific was the feature OF the
oleninE dealings In stocks. THAT stock
ran W %. and there were sharp declines
In speculative favorites Reading lost /
and Cuiou Pacific. Northern Pacific and
Amalgamated Copper IS. There were q
few points OF resistance to the declining
tendency. American Smelling rising 3. and
then losing its gain The market was
dun and narrow.
The market commenced TO rise almost
Immediately after the opening on an in
cre4sipg volume OF business Losses were
made up except FOR Canadian Pacific
and several OF the speclalties showed
strength. Later urgent selling Of Cana
dian Pacific which lowered 1t "A below
last night, weakened the list, the graliX-
crs and Pacifcs falling to the lowest
Great Northern preferred Central Leath-
er, International Paper and Peoples Gas
gave way q point
Trading was stagnant for time but
prices weakened again when pressure was
renewed on Canadian Pacific. That stock
was forced down "a. Great Northern
preferred fell :. Union Pacific ~, North
ern Pacific 10 st Paul. Northwestern
ana Baltimore q Ohio !, and Tennessee
coal pa.
Bonds were heavy at noon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-14
GREAT SCHEME. THIS.
Goldncld Man VIII Send Special Train
Across the United States.

Among the schemes being Thought UP
to advertise the mineral resources oi
Nevada. thcrc are none so novel as lhat
being boosted by Goldheld enthusiasts
and live ones IN other camps
special train IL 10 be run from Nevada
to New York. -Four Pullmans VII he
used and In these win ride the boosters.
Senator's Nixon nnd Newlands are fig
uring upon making the trip. The states
governor, congressman, chairman % tne
publicity commission, newspaper edl-
tors press agents and Invited citizens
will MI the cara.
William j. Brewer, an Indiana man
who has made fortune lu Goldheid
has offered to contribute the S3oODO
needed to pay the expenses nf the trip
He arranged the trip ana placed 1t IN
charge ~ the publicity commission of
Nevada of which sam Davis Is the
head. A collection of ore exhibits VIII
be arranged In the cars and banners
strung along along the exterior Of the
train VIII tell the purpose Of the eNciir~
sion.
G. o. Whlttemore OF the salt Lake
Routes legal department has told the
committee Pullman can be added TO
the train when 1t reaches this city,
The excursion is being planned for
September