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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

coming way that l knew. In the evening l put on that dream in sea- foam green that l wrote you about, It is cut a little low to show my throat. You know l have not at all a bad looking throat. Altogether looked we'll enough to suit Jack, any way. We were having a perfectly lovely time when in sailed Madam Governess Seeker. Mir. c. Seeker, she explained, had been called out of town, so she had driven over to make arrangements with the captive maiden. 1 could see that she was somewhat surprised at the trans formation scene, but l paid no atten- tion to that, and treated her to my best company manners. She looked decidedly disappointed, as well she might, when l explained that "un- fortunately, irreyocable events made t impossible for me to accept her kind offer" However, she took the news very well, only remarking, as she went out, that it would have saved her some expense if I had been irrevocably called before correspond ing with her. You see, she had paid my expenses over to Chicago. Then Jack came to the fore with the air of 3 prince, and said, as if Mrs. c. Seek CT were the goyerness in question and l the queen of England: Madam. allow me to defray any expense Miss Wollcot may have been to you. I wish l might defray the time as well, but l fear that is impossible"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

In the 20th annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commisson, just submitted to Congress. it is stated: Whatever the cause, or however difficult to fix responsibility, the unquestioned fact is that the railroads can not or do not move the entire volume of traffic offered, and that shippers are suffering to de- gree almost unbearable in many cases because they cannot get trans portation for traffic." This serious problem is up to Congress Globe Democrat. Yes, but will Congress be able to provide that managers of railroads shall give less attention to the manipulation of stocks and more to the management of the roads? ? Each recurring year something oc- CUTS under private management of transportation lines. causing the people who suffer. as statel above, to look more favorably ID n the idea of government ownership and operation. Such object lessons are great public educators.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
THE EXPIRATION OF ANDERSON

The reason, obviously, that Ander- son has not been able to account for his downfall to anybody else is that he has not yet succeeded in explain ing it to himself. He will have op- portunity now to thrash out the whole affair and to give to all of the motives and impulses leading up to the wretched episode a careful examination. The excitement asso- ciated with his curious escapade is past. He has heard his sentence, and the prison rises up before him with stern and forbidding realism.
 In his whole miserable business Anderson has shown a sort of blind folly that has caused people to pity him. He has paid so much for so little. He took such a fearful haz- ard without any apparent qualifiea- tions for protecting himself from the consequences of his act.
 Upon being asked on his return to Kansas City why he stole the bank s money and ran away, his answer was; Why does anybody do a thing like that?" and that Was about as much thought as he seems to have taken about the transaction which has changed his entire relationship to society
 The publis apparently has felt a sort of sympathy for Anderson which might not be accounted a token of righteous citizenship if it were not known that this attitude is wholly emotional In proof of this no one will regard as too severe the decree of the court in sentencing Anderson to four years in prison. That is not more than fair repara- tion for his lapse from decency and rrobity. though his expiation will far exceed his term of imprisonment. It will continue as long as he himself shall last Society may well be satisfied with that.
 Poor Anderson--fo for is that man not poor indeed who strikes such a wretched bargain with himself as Anderson consented to Kansas City Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

every county of every state in tn } Union," said Mir. Homer. The state chairman will be sounded on the matter and their cooperation will be sought, but this is the peo- ple's movement, not Q politicians movement. It is true the President has said he would not run again, but we take the position that if the people need him and insist that he serve another term he cannot re fuse. Chicago Post.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
That s5,ooo Silver Set.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-The s5,000 silver service for the battleship Kan sas arrived here Monday from New York. The candelabra in the service are 30 inches high. The large tray is three by two feet and the punch bowl is 30 inches in diameter and 2s inches high. The punch bowl set comprises 15 pieces and there are be. sides 20 miscellaneous pieces. The service will be on display in the ex- ecutive office during the legislative session.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
ARKANSAS STANDS FIFTH

In 1906 there was built in the United States 6,027 miles of railroad. This is the greatest amount built any year since 1888. That year [. JOG miles were constructed. But in the year now closing. 4,l90 miles. 70 per cent of all railroad construction in the United States, was done west of the Mississippi river.
 Railroads have been built which open millions of acres of land to homesteaders. According to th> Railway Age. which made canvass of the different states, Texas leads with TOT miles, and Arkansas stands fifth in the line with 240 miles. This does not include the Mena and East ern, either.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
stin Antanonlze America.

Hongkong, Jan. 1.-Dispatches re ceived from Canton report that over 1 GOO persons were present at a meet ing held to discuss the American Chinese exclusion act. The follow ing resolutions were adopted at the meeting: First, to revive boycott against American goods; that news papers shall not advertise American manufactures; to dissuade laborers from proceeding to Panama; ts peti- tion the viceroy asking the imperial government to negotiate with Amer lea for a modification of the exclu- sion act and lastly that these resolu- tions be placarded throughout the country
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
rlENA FOR roo7.

The Star wishes all it's readers a happy and prosperous New Year, coupled with the earnest desire that our beautiful and progressive Mena shall continue on it's upward march with the same substantial strength and vigor manifested in the past, with never boom but always a healthy solid growth.
 The times are propitious for this as indicated on all sides. Many new corners are making homes here and in the country adjacent, new enter prises are being projected and others long deferred are being favorably considered with the view of active work being done toward their completion.
 Again the whole county is pulsat- ing with business energy. Prices of land and business properties are high, causing those living in the north and east to sell and seek homes and investments in the great south west where prices rule lower and Mena and Southwestern Arkansas will be sure to receive their share of these.
 All that is needed is that all hands pull and work together to secure those public or private enterprises which will insure Mena's future growth and greatness.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
A Kansas City Mystery.

Kansas Ciy, Jan. 1.-Thomas Fan ming, 7S years old, was found mur- dered Sunday afternoon in his home, in this city, where he lived alone. A chest in the house contained s2513, The receptacle had been prled open but the money was undisturbad. A certificate of deposit for $1S,724.c3 was also in the chest. In Earnings 5 pockets were gold watch and S13. Several of the rooms of the housc showed that someone had been searching for something. Yet there was no evidence that anything had been stolen. The police are thor oughly mystified.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Senator Culberson of Texas is to reply to the speech of J. B. Foraker, the colored senator from Ohio, in which the latter assailed the presi- dent for his action in the Browns vile outrage matter. By the time Culberson is through with him the colored senator will feel the need of another coating of lamp back. 4 Texarkanian. We'll it must be re- membered that there are 60,000 negro voters in the state of Ohio.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
STRIKING AT THE MAdNATES

It is a significant warning that George W. Perkins, partner of J, P. Morgan, and Charles s. Fairchild, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, should be indicted for forgery. The action of the New York grand jury is un- occasionally in response to public demand that has persisted ever since the life insurance investiga- tions that these men be forced to explain some of the life insurance transactions countenanced by them before a criminal judge. Especially has the clamor grown since George Durham, comparatively little fish in the insurance puddle, was sen tenced to two years in Sing Sing for a crime developed at the Armstrong investigation, that was of no greater enormity apparently than the mis deeds of men much more powerful in the financial world.
 Many people have come to believe that it is well nigh impossible in this country to put in jail man worth s nsiiIion dollars. At thc san,e time it has been felt that a jail sentence, if only of week, imposed on one of the great industrial, insurance or railroad magnates proved guilty of willful and persistent violation of the statutes would have more salu- tary effect in inculcating respect for law than any number of large fines It is certainly getting close to high places when Perkins and Fairchild must give bond for their liberty pending trial, and that John D. Rockefeller rests under indictment in an Ohio court.
 The wealth of these men should not prejudice their cases, but neither should it aid them. They should receive the same exact justice as any humble offender against the law. If they are guilty of forgery the statute that provides confne- ment in prison was made as much for them as for the menial who passes forged checks. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
aro,,sville lnvestiuation

Brownsville, Tex, Jan. 1.-Up to Monday afternoon 40 witnesses had been heard by Assistant Attorney Gen eral Purdy in the investigation being conducted by him as to the alleged riotous conduct of members of the Twenty-fifth infantry in this city in August last. Some of the most prom inent residents of Brownsville were among those whose testimony was taken. Jose Martinez, pharmacist, testified Sunday that he saw the sol diers shooting and saw them coming over the wal of the fort into the town. A number of other witnesses. including Mayor Combs, corroborated this testimony.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

agcly musical. Anyway, father and Jack would not mind my writing, or giving concerts-I don't know why mention Mir. Spears name. Hig opinion is nothing to me. Then don't you know how beautifully the lives of some governesses turn out? /? Not that l mean to marry the grown up son or brother. Oh, nol But 1 might relieve the tedium of the weary hours by mild filtration. l have written answering an advertise ment, and l suppose my fate will be settled i'll few days. Don't pity me too much, dear. I won't mind bit. l am tired of society. do not care in the least what I do. Ones life must be lived through somehow. Devotedly yours. KATE.
 Chicago, Sept. 25.-My Dear Ger trude: You have no idea how your letter comforted and strengthened me. You see by the date that | am at Aunt Cora's. came here so that I might meet the woman who wishes to employ me. This morning l went downtown to interview her. You would hardly have known the staid, dignified individual who meekly an- swered the hundred and one ques- tions that it seemed necessary for madam to ask. l prepared for the fray by brushing all the curl out of my hair, parting it in the middle and doing it up in demure coil. Real ly, don't look half bad with my hair done that way. l put on the oldest suit that possessed, which, hy the way. is not so old and still has a very good style. Last, but not least, purchased pair of eye glasses, and do you know, they are so becoming to me! They make me look quite distinguished and digni- fled.
 must confess that my heart beat a little faster when a tall, stately looking woman came into the hotel parlor and slowly advanced to greet me, surveying me the while with the coldest gray eyes that l ever saw. For half hour she examined me as
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Who are these mem, Edward A. Homer. president, and E. c. Hayek, secretary, of "The Roosevelt Third Term National League?" It occurs to us that it will take men of greater prominence than those named to swing so strenuous body as Theo- dore Roosevelt into a third term as president. We have not heard that our own J. L. Horner, or even Sena- tor Foraker of Ohio, has joined the league yet. Perhaps they will later
 much later.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
A sohmltz Motion Denied.

San Francisco. Jan. 1-Presiding Judge Graham Monday denied the mo- ton made on behalf of Mayor Schmitz to withdraw from Judge Dunne's court the cases now pending there on the indictments brought by the grand jury and to re-assign them to another department In denying the motion, Judge Graham said that he couii not tranafor the cases unless he had the written consent of Judge Dunne to such action.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
AT THE END OF THE YEAR.

What have at the end of the year
 To make me glad or to give me pride? Sitting alone in the twilight here
 By the coals that glowed and have nearly died, will balance the triumph which have won And the righteous profits which have gained Against the evils which have done
 And the foolish losses have sustained. How much of the past did weakly waste, How much of worth have won or lost? How many chances have embraced
 How many spurned, to my bitter cost? How oft by honor have been spurred How many times have weakly failed? How many times has my voice been heard In defense of an absent friend assaed? How much of the year that is waning fast Would blot from memory if might? How much have done in the year that is past To stay the wrong or advance the right? How many times have in despair Sat doubting the justice of Gods great plan? How many times have failed to bear Myself indeed as a gentleman? What have l at the end of the year To make me glad or to give me pride? Sitting alone in the twilight here
 Ky the coals that glowed and have nearly died, l will balance the good against the bad, And stretch no virtue and pass no wrong; I.vill st,dys fessorfs which have had, And dare to be just and learn to be strong
 S. E. Riser in Chicago Record
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Get Verdict for stoo.ooo pamao.,

Fresno, Cal, Dec. 31.--The jury in the case of the suit of Willard Zlbsel against the Southern Pacific company gave a judgement Saturday against the railroad for $100.0O0 This is said to be the largest verdict ever render, ed in the United States for personal injuries. In July, 1905, zibbell, who is a race horse driver, was struck by box car in the freight yards without light and he lost his left arm, his right hand his left leg at the hip, and his right foot.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
prssIdent,a New Year ReceptIon.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Arrange- meRts have been completed by Secre. tary Leob and Col. Charles S. Brom. well of the army. the presidents military aide. for the presidents New Years reception at the White House. t will begin at II o'clock in the morning and continue until well on i tt- ftarecrn rl1iiu~ With te recertion to the citizens of Washing ton which wlll begin at 1 o'clock
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Arizona Floods Reoedlnn.

Phoenix, Ariz.. Dec. 31.--Announce. ment was made Sunday by the Meri- copa < Phoenix railroad officials that the bridge across the Gila river would be repaired and traffic resumed by Monday afternoon. Reports from all the flooded districts are to the effect that the floods are receding and that no further damage is anticipated from the present high water.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Io pecorate Mccormlok.

Paris. Jan. 1.-The French govern ment intends as a mark of appreciation of Ambassador MeCormick's services in furthering the cordial relations be- tween France and the United States, 10 confer on him a Grand Gordon of the Legon of Honor General Horace Por- ter is the only American ambassador who has received high distinction. Among those to be decorated at the New Year will be Victorien Sofdou, who will receive the grand cross of the Legon of Honor after the theatrical ca reer of 30 years.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Texas andi South Carolina admit that they have senatorial troubles of their own, and Arkansas has thoughtful moments when it thinks of how things will crash when Jeff Davis proceeds to wipe up the earth with shattered precedents. It will be the fiercest experience Washing ton has had since the British burned the capitol. -Globe-Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
THIRD TERrI FOR ROOSEVELT

Republican politicians are puzzled about the Roosevelt Third Term National League, which has opened headquarters in the Tribune build ing. Edward A. Homer, formerly of Colorado. is the president of the league. and today promulgated an address declaring that President Roosevelt is the peoples choice irrespective of party, and demand ing his nomination in 1908.
 We intend to have member ii
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Woodsville. Oct. 10.-Dear Old Gertrude: l must write immediate ly to tell you the sequel. The day after writing you, looked pale and subdued enough to teach 50 children, for wept oceans of tears that night
 Just to the minute of the time l had agreed to give my answer, there was ring at the bell, and the maid came up to tell me that a gentleman wish ed to see me. 1 mustered all my failing courage and descended to seal my fate. The reception room was SC dark that I could hardly see where the man was standing, but l began my little speech without trying to see him. Before 1 had said more than Good evening, Mr. - he stepped quickly forward, drew me into his arms, pressed my head against his shoulder-there was something wonderfully familiar in the feel of those arms and voice l knew only too well, though it was husky with emotion, said kitty, darling, how could you?"
 If Jack had not taken me so un- awares, I should have had time to collect my wandering wits and be a little child, but as it was, simply put my arms around and clung tc him, sobbing as if my heart were broken instead of perfectly sound and whole. I never even thought tc wonder how he happened to be thcr' when l expected some one else. took off my glasses the next day and fluffed up my hair in the most be-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

The present organization has existed unehai- lenged for many years--Frcm the circular of the Standard oil directors to the stockholders.
 So did the horrors of the inquisi- ton; so did feudalism; so did vicious kingcraft in England; so did the un- speakable excesses of the Bourbon monarchy in France; so did human slavery in the United States of America; so did the grinding tryan- ny of the Romanoffs in Russia. But all of these offences against God and humanity came to an end. They proved powerless to stand against the wrath of justice and an inevitable day of reckoning. Ns,,r,,s.is N.,n is not in all of tlse history of ' s Tkssf- ness in this world any example to en- courage the Standard Oil trust to hope that it can escape the righteous vengeance which persistent cruelty and insulting oppression always car ry with them. Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
THE LOST SOUL.

A lone soul came to Heavens hard gate, Low at the warder's feet she fell; Sobbing, she said she had not knocked so late But for the many roads to Hell. Stroking hey bowed unmothered head Up spoke the good old warder gray: This child, too fair, high up let her be led Past them who never lost the way'
 John Vance Cheney.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03
Electrical Storm at Honolulu.

Honolulu, Jan. 1.-Honolulu and vi cinity Sunday experienced the sever est electrical storm in many years The schooner Lavinia and hundreds ,f canoes Xere wrecke6
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

Never mind those new resolutions, just resurrect the old ones of years gone by and then hang to them.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-03

she would a new gown. Finally she announced. in cold, bargaining tone of voice: I think you would suit me. You have pleasing per sonality and that is quite an impor- tant thing with children" l wanted to box her ears. Pleasing personal itv, indeedl l suppose she thinks her lovely infants will absorb some of it! But I refrained from Asylng anything about my inmost feelings, and humbly begged leave to think 1t over for one night. She promised that her husband should stop at Aunt Cora's on his way downtown in orde. to learn my decision.
 What a dreadful world this is! I.ittle did I think when we passed our happy boarding school days to- gcther that some day l should be obliged to support myself. l did think that father would relent when he saw that I was in earnest, or that perhaps Jack would apologize. It seems, though, that I counted too much on their reflection. They will now see that I mean what l say. Perhaps some day they will be sorry. My butterfly days are over. l don't suppose I shall ever dance again, and I did used to love it so. l shall be obliged to pass the rest of my days as model of propriety and dig nity. I shall always, how ever, remain, Your alfectionate friend. U KATHERINE STAND ISH WOLLCOT.
The Washington times., 1907-01-02
DISGUISED AS MEN
WOMEN CUT WOOD
HindOOS Throng Grand
Forks, B. C., Laboring
in Camps.

TACOMA, Wash. Jan. Capt. W.
Bentley. OF Grand Forks. BE. makes the
startling statement that fully One-third
OF the Hndoos who have thronged 10
Grand Forks in hundreds are women
disguished as men.
The HiudOo women wear precisely the
same mixture of native. British India
ana Occidental garments Wcrn by the
men, and both sexes affect the same
styie of headgear. Outwardiy there is
nothing 10 Indicate difference between
men and women, according 10 Captain
Bentley
He says the female HindoOs are much
better toilers than the men. In most in
stances the women have sought employ
ment as wOodcutters, an occupation
with which they are familiar in India
The discovery has been made that the
bulk OF the HindOos employed. at Fish
er s railroad camp. on the Kettle valley
lines OF the North Fork extension. are
females.
Timekeeper Dunlop recently declared
-idt this gang was doing excellent work
and the fact Is accounted for by Captafn
Bentley on the ground that most OF
them are women. who are more intelli-
gent. painstaking and indust -ious than
their consorts
The Washington times., 1907-01-02
RICH MRS. WALKER
LEADS TAXPAYERS
Her Personal Property Re-
turns Largest in Quaker
City.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Jan. 2-Re-
turns of personal property 10 the
board OF revision OF taxes for 1907 tell
ar interesting story OF the wealth OF
many leading citizens Mrs. Anna
Weishtman Walker. the sole heir OF her
fathcF. William Weightman, still retains
the distinction OF being the largest indi-
vidual holder of securities subject to a
tax. Her return for 1897 is 81 500 OO0 In
1906 her personally was valued at S.
55S,S4s. In addition TO this Mrs. Walker
holds title TO real estate In the city that
is valued at upward OF S50.000O0O
Thomas Dolan is next in line with ST.
Sl6,l40. His holdings for the previous
year were 81, 729, 800
The personal property of political
leaders appears to be decidedly limited
according 20 the returns made BY them
Senator Penrose acknowledges owning
a riding horse valued at 500. while
last year he valued his steed at 500
Mayor Weaver values the three riding
horses in his stable at Overlook at
800 each, while James p. McNichcl s
return indicates hOrsefiesh OF superior
quality as he places value OF 81 200
on his four horses Rudolph Blanken-
burg has $4,000 at interest.
George ID. McCreary is probably the
wealthiest Congressman in the Philadei-
pnia delegation, as he values his per
sonal estate at S427, $40. The ether
Representatives make no return. None
OF the other big political leaders make
any return