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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-22

people dishked some features of
the bill. just now a few people
Eare holding up the appropriation
for the State University, and
that institution is greatly
hampered in conducting its work.
The speaker referred to the
primary law for making nomina-
tions and showed how it, too,
like the initiative and referen-
dunn, was liable to abuse. I'm
my opinion we shall not, as a
rule, obtain a very good class
of nominations under the pri-
mary law" he said. And he
backed up his opinion by the
most cogent and convincing
reasons.
Continuing, he showed how our
Constitutional changes have
virtually done away with the
constitution as it was, and large
ly with the idea of representative
government also" Of this inno-
vation he says: 'We certainly
shall tire of it if ll-timed and i'll
considered initiative and referen-
dumpetitions continue to beforced
upon the attention of the elector-
ate." Earnestly does he plead
for the exercise of prudence,
judgment, clear information
and knowledge and entire un-
selfshness on part of the elector-
ate, lest those measures which
We're intended to preserve our
rights and enlarge our liberty
shall destroy both. The whole
address is a mastery, clear,
concise and logical presentation
of questions of the gravest
portent No one is better qualifi-
ed than Mr.. Scott, perhaps none
so we'll qualified as he, to give a
calm, dignifed, philosophical
and statesman-like presentation
of these matters. We most
heartily wish every man in the
state might read and carefully
ponder upon the wholesome
truths set forth in this brief ad-
dress.
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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-22
PHYSICIANS

B. A. CAThEY, M. D., PHYSICIAN
aho Surgeon. Rooms IA, Bank Build
ing. Office Hours: 10 to IL a. M, to
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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-22
BANKING.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
Corvallis, oregon, transacts a general
conservative banking business. Loans
money on approved security. Drafts
bought and sold and money transferred
to the principal cities of the United
States, Europe and foreign countries.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-22
PRESERVE IT.

Government of a people by
chosen by the
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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-10-22
ATTORNEYS

j. F. YATES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Office up stairs in Zierolf Building.
Only set OF abstracts In Benton County
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
staIlard Pays shortane.

Sedan, Kan, Jan. lotto B. Stall lard, the defaulting cashier of the Peo- ple's National Bank at Sedan. Kan, who last week voluntarily surrendered, was arrested Thursday and formally charged with the embezzlement of $2O.- 900 of the banks funds. It was decid- ed to arraign Stallard in February, when he will plead guilty. he says Un- til then he probably will be released upon his own recognizance. Stallard has turned over all his property mak- ing good the entire shortage excepting s2,5oo, for which he has given his per sonal note secured by an assignment Of his life insurance policy.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
 NO PARDON FOR BUTT.

Of course the Gazette has no animus against the unfortunate F. 0. Butt, who disgraced his office of senator by bribing another senator vote for the capitol bill, but the talk of getting him a pardon is simply absurd.
 The fact that petitions for pardon circulated near his home have been signed by thousands of persons should not weigh the weight of a hair. The question is not whether he has the sympathy of the people of his county: the question is wheth- CT he is guilty of bribery. He has been found guilty and he must serve his sentence. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
RAILROADS IN MEXICO

A lesson (which American railroad magnates maylearn fromthe action of the Mexican government in assuming control of the larger railways of the country is that it will be well to observe government regulations and do away with exorbitant rates and discrimination in restraint of trade. Minister Limantour was quite frank in his statement of the reasons why Mexico bought the majority of stock in the Mexican Central. It was not because it was deemed a wise policy to assume government ownership for the benefits that might accrue therefrom, but because the country having watched the experience of the United States feared the trusts. Senor Limantour said.
 The United States government, alarmed by the tendency and de- sirious of initiating a reaction against H, has taken action which aims at combining those organiza- tions and checking their continued expansion. Under these circum- stances it was natural that we should endeavor to prevent the powerful corporations in question, attacked as they are by ak legal means in their own country, as well as har- assed by the pressure of public opinion, from coming hither and seeking to absorb these Mexican railroads which are not already un- der direct coatrol of the govern ment."
 The action of Mexico is especially interesting in the light of the Fed eral suits instituted against the Hartman combination, which con trol 23,000 miles of railroad, much of it consisting of parallel lines, as against 10000 miles of Mexican roads involved in the present ab- sorption. It was because of such combinations as Mir. Hartman has made that the Mexican government felt compelled to go into the rail- road business. This, however, did not prevent the great Wall Street financial interests from retaining a large portion of the bonds un5ar the new order of things. In fact, as soon as it was known that the Mexican governments position was assured Wall Street furnished near ly all of the money for the new management. Kansas City Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
WINTER RESORTS oN K. C. s.

We are in receipt of a copy of a nicely gotten up pamphlet entitled Kansas City Southern Winter Re sorts" just issued by the passenger department of the Port Arthur Route. It is elegantly printed and illustrated. many illustrations being in colors. and surely will attract much favorable attention to the country along the line at the sou -hern end of this road.
 In the ''0n the Road to the Gulf" section the following mention is made of Mena:
 The city of Mena is very pros porous place. It handles annually between 5000 and 5000 bales of cotton, considerable live stock. large quantities of fruits. berries, com mercial truck, poultry and farm produce, and is the trading and banking center for large scope of country in which are operated nu- merous saw mills. slate quarri~s. mines and other industries. Tho monthly payroll of Mena amounts to apout $36.0O0. Among the local institutions are a new hotel, three banks, a wholesale dry goods store, two wholesale mercantile establish ments, two academies, agraded a pub lie school system, seven churches, a thirty-ton ice plant, five blaming mills, municipal waterworks. electric light plant. telephone system, graded streets and concrete sidewalks, a public park and a public library,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
WHY SOUTHERN WOr1EN
 WANT TO VOTE.
WHY

A conference of Southern women suffragists held recently at the Pea body hotel in Memphis, Tenn, set forth the following as one of their reasons for desiring political en- franchisement:
 We ask for the ballot as solu- tion of the race problem. There are over 600. 900 more white women in the southern states than all the negro men and women combined. If the women of the South were en- franchised, it would insure per- manent and enormous preponderance of the white race in politics, and would preclude the necessity for any doubtful expedients to minimize the negro vote"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A Nehraska Wreck.

Omaha, Jan. 4--Union Pacific over land Limited and Los Angeles limit ed trains No. and No. 8. both bound for this city, had collision Wednes- day night at Brule station, 20 miles west of North Platte. There was a binding snowstorm and high wind at the time. The Los Angeles train crashed into the observation car on the rear of the Overland Limited. Twenty-Five to 30 passengers were In the observation car, and one. E w. Hastings, an actor of New York, was instantly killed. Mail Clerk Gil- bert Morley of this city sustained a fractured skull, and a passenger named Jennings was scalded
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Cured of Lung Trouble.

"It is now eleven years since l had a narrow escape from consumption, writes c. o. Floyd. a leading busi- ness man of of Kershaw, s. c. 'l had run down in weight to l35 pounds, and coughing was constant, both by day and by night. Finally began taking Dr. Kings New Dis covery. and continued this for about six months, when my cough and lung trouble were entirely gone and l was restored to my normal weight, TO pounds" Thousands of persons are healed every year. Guaranteed at Jackson Drug Co. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Wise Counsel From the South.

''I want to give some valuable ad- vice to those who suffer with lame back add kidney trouble" says J. k. Blankenship of Beck, Tenn. l have proved to an absolute certainty that Electric Bitters will positively cure this distressing condition. The first bottle gave me great relief and after taking a few more bottles was com pletely cured; so completely that it becomes a pleasure to recommend this great remedy. Sold under guarantee at Jackson Drug Co. Price Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
nansaa nax speakers chosen.

Topeka. Jan. 4.-George A. Murphy. of Muskogee, I. T., is to be the chier sneaker at the Kansas Day banquet here January 20 w. H. Vernon, sec retary of the Kansas Day club, made the announcement Wednesday MT. Murphy is an attorney. His subject will be: "Republicanism and the New star" The other speakers for inc Kansas Day club banquet are: James Callis. Atchison; Parks Helm ick Chanute; E. Stevents, Goodwin; w. ]. fitzpatrick, Sedan, president or the club: Mai. J. K Hudson, Topeka; Preston Coleman, Clay Center.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
"Thy Will Be Done. !"

In memory of litte Susie Cole. When we see the precious blossom That we tended with such care, Rudely taken from our bosom How our hearts almost despair. Round it's little grave we finger
 Till the setting sun is low, Feeling all our hopes have perished With the flower we cherished so. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The boon his love has given, And though the body moulders here The soul is safe in heaven. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding Ger the spells that death has won, We would at this solemn meeting
 Calmly say Thy will be done. Though cast down we're not forsaken, Though afflicted, not alone. Thou dids't give and Thou has taken, Blessed Lord, Thy will be done. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord
 When love has bound the heart, 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words, Must we forever part. Dearest loved one we have laid thee In the peaceful graves embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. One by one earth's ties are broken As we see our love decay, And the hopes so fondly cherished Brighten but to pass away. One by one our hearts grow brighter As we near the shining shore, For we know across the river
 Wait the loved ones gone before. Thy gentle voice now is hushed,
 Thy warm true heart is still, And on thy young and innocent brow Is resting deaths cold still. Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast We have kissed thy lovely brow, And in our aching hearts we know We have no darling now.
 Written by Friend,
 Amanda Daniel.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

If railroad wrecks must continue to occur. and apparently they must, their occurrence in the immediate vicinity of Washington, especially when Congress was in session, might serve to move Congress to take this matter in hand. The killing in a wreck of President Spenter of the Southern Railway did more to call attention to the dangers of railroad travel than dozen wrecks would have done in which only ordinary individuals had met their deaths. Perhaps some day a train full of congressman and senators will be wrecked with terrible loss of life and then Congress will do something.
 Arkansas Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
"A Wise Provision. ''

The American Banker in its mention of Arkansas banks in a recent issue says:
 "The National Bank of Meua Ark, calls attention to the four. teenth section of its bylaws - None of the funds of this bank shall at any tune be loaned to any of it's officers, directors or employees Such a provision is certainly a wise one, and when the failure of the First National, of Chelsea, Mass, is recalled, uo argument is necessary in it's be- halt" 2+7-6tw
 How is it at your bank?
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
how,s This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward 10 any ca e of Catarrh that cannot he cured by Halls Catarrh 0 re. F. J. CHENEY X O.. Toledo, Ohio. We. the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac- tions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his finn.
 WALDING KINNAN X MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. 0. Halls CatarIh Cure is taken internally, ,cting directly upon the blood ard mueous surfsces of tho system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drneeisrs.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

During the first five monthe of 1906 there were constructed four miles of concrete sidewalks and fifteen concrete and brick business bufld- ings.
 Bethesda Springs, well and favor ably known for half century for their many cures of scrofula, and various blood diseases. are located three and half miles from Mena. Accommodations at Mena and at the springs good.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
eureau of American Republics.

Washington. Jan. 1.-The members of the bureau of American republics have arranged by lot the rotation in which they will be represented on the supervisory committed This commit tee, under the regulations for the conduct of the bureau adopted at the Rio conference last summer, will be composed of four members who will serve for one year, being succeeded by the four members next in rotation. The will be the permanent chairman.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
How to Cure chiIbIains.

ITO enjoy freedom from chil- blains," writes John Kemp, East Otisfield, Me, 'I apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have also used it for salt rheum with excellent results. z Guaraneed to cure fever sores, indo- lent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds frost bites and skin diseases. 25c at Jackssns Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

yention for proposing amendments to the federal constitution, particularly with reference to election of sena tors by the direct vote of the peo- pie, the establishment of the princi- ples of the initiative and referendum and for a just income tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

The prompt raiding of a blind tiger gambling room and burning of the implements captured by Deputy Sheriff Tate late last evening refutes the oft repeated charge made by political opponents that the county officers will not execute process placed in their hands. Hot Springs News.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

People residing in the blizzard regions of the north will perhaps be surprised to learn that Mena was visited with quite heavy white frost last night. about the third for this season. Fragrant violets are blooming profusely here each day.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
The Right Name.

MT. ugust Sherpe. the popular overseer of the poor, at Fort Madi- son. la., says: 'Dr. Kings new life Pills are rightly named: they act more agreeably, do more good and make one feel better than any other laxative.' Guaranteed to cure biI. iousness and constipation, 25o at Jackson Drug Cn
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Brick Plant For Sale.

Tae Huston brick plant located west of Mena, first class machin- cry and all complete, IS for sale at price which will make 2 splendid investment. See or ad dress Dr. c. G. Huston, Loch ridge block, Mena. 25s dw If
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Fish Fresh and Cooked

I keep hot cooked fish, or or ice, also hot coffee and sau- sage served day or night and want your custom, guaranteeing satisfaction. Union Restaurant, south of railroad.
 Mrs. H. l.. Cummings. 240d 50wlmo
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Former Army surceon Dead.

Denver, Col, Jan. Apr. Joseph A. Aldrich. formerly surgeon of the United States army. d.ed at his home n this city Thursday at the age of 80 years. He was graduate of the University of Vermont During the Indian wars in the northwest he was stationed at New Ulm. Minn., where he distinguished himself by his ser vice to the soldiers and settlers
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Livery Business for Sale.

A good livery outfit with good business, for sale cheap, for cash or would sell for half cash and balance in notes well secured. See or addres J. w. Gates, Hat. field, Ark. 257 dw4i
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
A Successor to s. S. R.nsdic,

Chanute, Kas., Jan. 4.-F M Rob ertson of Wilson county was elected in special election here Wednesday e hll the vacancy caused by the death of State senator s s Benedict. by majority of more than 700 Mir Roh- srtson is q Republican His opponent vas s. S Osborne of chanute.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

There is a disposition in some quarters to make fun of Arkansas. All the same Arkansas has legisla- tive boodler in the penitentiary. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10

Nineteen hundred and six was a phonominally prosperous year. Even Death reaped most bountlful harvest. Kansas City Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
 Noted AntIouarian Dead.

Vienna, Jan 4.-Prof Otto Benn- dorf. the archaeologist, is dead He was noted for his discoveries of anti umities in Enhesus.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-10
Eoraker ResoIution Postponed.

Washington, Jan, 4.-The senate Thursday agreed to postpone further action on Senator Foraker's negro troop resolution until next Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-25
Vaudeville at Forest Glen.

highly enjoyable and eminently sue
sessful vaudeville performance was given
Tuesday evening at the National Park
seminary, Forest Glen, for the benefit Of
he new schoolhouse fund. Instrumental
music was provided by the Kensington
orchestra, and Mrs. Wilmarth and Miss
Emily Blager OF Washington sang. The
other participants were all local talent.
The performance was under the direction
# M. Wallace Wright. who was stage
manager. one-act play entitled Sum
ner Boarders'' was given by number of
hildren. and was followed by the three
Lct play, Vice Versa" performed by
members of the summer class. Mortimer
Clarke, Frank Birgfeld and Brice Clagett
presented a scene from Romeo and
Juliet" las II isn't" and Mr.. Clarke and
Bury Byington presented "A Cloudy Even
ng' Albion Van Week and Frank Brig
sald appeared in a skit entitled Two of a
Kind which was received with marks of
hearty appreciation. Miss Keys presented
number of a~efully-planned tabelaus, in
'luding gypsy scene, the death of Min
tehaha. Cleopatra and Charmion. Constance
g Beverly and Theodore. Refreshments
we're served on the seminary lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-25
TOURNEY AND BALL.
Twenty-Third Annual Event at Mar
shall Hall August 90.

The twsnty-th third annual tournament and
dress bali, under the auspices Of the Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Com
pany, limited. will occur at the company
grounds Wednesday. August %. Old-time
Journeys have become a feature at Mar
shall Hall. The one this season promises
to be full of surprises as to costume, the
number Of ladies and gentlemen attending
and in the great rivalry among the contest
ing knights. The orators of the day will
be Mr.. Park Agnew of Alexandria, Va.
and .Ir. Charles I. Simms Of Glenearlyn,
Va. and the orators Of the evening Mr..
George A. Pearre of Cumberland Md.
and Mr.. Fred Stone Posey Of La Plata.
Md. The fitting will commence promptly
at noon and all the knights will be re-
quired to ride in costume. The Judges
will be William Lederer of Maryland, Hor-
Of Maryland. George w. Carroll OF Mary
land Samuel C. Padgett Of Maryland
George w. Ferguson of Virginia and Will
liam A. Thompson. of the District Of Co.
lumbia. The committee Of arrangements
having entire charge of the tournament
Walter T. Richey and B. Won Orendorf.
Admission to the tournament grounds will
be free and seats have been provided for
the ladies.
Thousands of invitations have been ex-
tended to the citizens Of Washington and
the District Of Columbia, Charles Prince
George, st. Marys and Montgomery coun-
ties, Maryland and Alexandria, Fairfax
and adjacent counties of Virginia Music
will be furnished by Schroeder's Band. The
street wharf at 10 am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Returning will leave Marshall Hall at
1890. 4:3O. 7:45 and 100 pm, stopping at
Alexandria, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-25
Revenue Cutter Service Orders.

The following orders to officers in the
revenue crtter service have been issued
from the bureau Of the service in the Treas
ury Department.:
Chief Engineer ]. B. Doyle granted ten
days sick leave en- route.
Second Lieut.. ]. A. Alger granted fifteen
days extension Of leave.
Constructor J. @. Walton ordered to pro-
coed to Norfolk, Va, and inspect launch for
customs service.
Constructors ]. Q. Walton and w. c.
Besselevre ordered to proceed to Whining
ton, Del, on inspection duty.
Second Assistant Engineer H. NJ. Hepburn
granted thirty days leave.
Second Assistant Engineer c. l. Day, res
ignation accepted, to take effect August 81,
1907.
First Assistant Engineer F. G. Snyder
granted thirty days sick leave.
Second Assistant Engineer c. ]. Curtiss
ordered to the Mackinac for temporary duty
during the absence of First Assistant En-
gineer F. G. Snyder.
Engineer-in-chief c. A. McAllister granted
ten days leave.
Capt. T. D. Walker, retired from active
service as ofs the go instant by direction
of the President, having reached the age of
sixty-four years.