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The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
CANAL BIDDER COMPLAINS
W. J. Oliver, the Tennessee Con tractor, Says he was Handed
 a Lemon."
A STORY BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATOR
$4o,ooo in Organizing His Company to Dig the Canal and Has Moth ing to Show For lt--Not Investing in Ranbows.

Washington. March 2.-"I have in exchange for about $35,000 or sfJ, 900 of my good hard money" de clared William J. Oliver of Knoxville Tenn. in explanation of the turning down of his bid for the Panama cana contract On being asked whether he had any assurance Of getting the contract before he rushed off and in corpofated the construction company and made other expenditures, Oliver looked contemptuously at the inter viewer as he asked:
 Do ! look like d fellow who would invest s40o00 in rainbows?1
 Ohver's friends declare that not only Oliver himself. but also four of five of bis friends and associates @sere assured that If Oliver filled he would get the contract.
 What more could I do? aueried MT. Oliver, T dug up the men anc tle dollars My bid was the lowest and according to the terms required.
 Tt reminds me" he continued. rpi that spiked game of poker out west The sucker held four aces ana reached for the pot. Nothin' doin' said one of the othor players. I hold a whang-doodle that takes everythina you lose You should have noticed the sign behind tho table.
 "The next night. said the contract or, the sucker returned with biz bunch of dough. determined to get even. The game progressed. and when the table was stacked with the long gfen, he called.
 "I have the whang doodle
 'sNothin doin, replied one of the gamblers T hold four aces you lose.
 "'T thought whang-doodle took everything. said the Alclser.
 Oh. no. you did not read tho sign carefully. You can only play whang doodle once week.
 Well. I'm the sucker. entered into this canal game and made the lowest responsible bid called the administrations hand. but was whang-doodIed out of the job"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07

delicate and difficult, ha is gratifiet in full me sure.
 "The senate of the United States has well yindicated it's claim to the popular approval by it's wise. careful and patriotic consideration of many questions of large concern to the government and the people. Each passing session justifies the wisdom of the fathers who established the senate as one of the essentfaf safe guards to American institutions, and one Of the assurances of the political welfare of the people.
 The hour which by law terminates the second session of the Fifty-ninth congress having arrived. the chair declares the senate adjourned withot t day"
 My Country Iris of Thee" ras P out in the house as the clock was turned back IS milut in crder that the bill limiting the hours of lahor for railroad employees might bs en- relied A recess was ordered and then the songs began. Hundreds Of waving flags in the hands Of the members made q stirring picture, The galleries joined in the chorus and made the chamber ring
 The speaker called Mir Clark of Missouri to the chair, Mir Williams Of Mississippi, the minority leader rose and said that another congress was about to die; that the work per formed by the Fifty-ninth congress would stand as the best work the nation has had in many years Then he spoke of the speaker:
 "The speaker whom every one loves for his big brain, his big heart and his impartiality."
 Mir. Williams then presented a resolution thanking Speaker Cannon for the intelligent, constant and i'm partial manner in which he had pre- sided
 Mir Cannon was thereupon escorted in while the chamber rang with ap- plause.
 With tremor in his voice the speaker said:
 "I thank you. gentlemen, for your kindness in the deed and words ol this day; but even more cordially de thank you for your unwearying ane constant friendship during every one of the laborlous and eventful days ol the Fifty-ninth congress
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
To Make Homes Here.

H. H. Carroll, who came here a few days ago from Kentucky with Mir. aud Mrs. Proctor, who bought fruit farm near this city recently. has rented a house ln south Mcna from Dennis, Kelley & Stratton with the intention ot making this home. They also report renting place on the Esgle Gap rord to w. ]. Ashford, who recently came here from Lonoke. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
HON THE SESSION END[D
The Fifty-Ninih Congress Came to Close at Noon on Monday by
 Action of the Law.
THE USUAL RESOLUTIONS WERE PASSED
Vice President Fairbanks and Speak
 CT Cannon Recipients of the Thanks of the Members of the Bcdies Over Which They Preride and Both Made Speeches in Reply.

Washington, March 5.-The Fifty ninth congress ended at noon Monday according to the declarations or the presiding officers, although the clocks in the senate marked 12:l3 and in the house l2;15, The delay was oc- casioned by slight error in the en. rollment of the railway employes hours of service bill, and this was the last measure to reach the president. No scenes out O. the ordipaIy occur red In the house tue members sang and told stories. In the senate the proceedings were deeorous.
 Senator Beveridge called ID a lengthy bill for the protection ci game in Alaska. The reading Of the measure was demanded by Mir. Cul person, and had proceeded for five minutes when 1t was suggested bs Senator Carter that it would be im- possible 10 get the bill engrossed be- fore noon. even if it were passed.
 T wish to call attention to the fact that the bin must necessarily be amended said Senator Clapp IL gives no pro.estion to woodcnucNs and thfre is no exception az inst ne pena ty for men who XII du ks and prairie chickens in self defense
 The bill wes withdrawn amid laueh, ter.
 Senator Allison at this point took the presiding officers chair and Mir Failbanks retired to the vice presis dents room Senator Blackburn, ihe minority leader. took the floor.
 Speaking for the minority side, lie said, eit affords me great pleasure to offer q resolutiin which expresses the experience l have had and ] am quite sure voices the sentiment oi the courtesy, the fairness and the ability with which our presiding of fscsr has discharged the functions oi his office"
 The resolution rendered 'the thanks of the senate to Vice President Fair banks for the dignifed, impartial apt courteous nam er in which ne hat presided over the scnate's dshbeia. tions during the present session.
 The resolution was unanimously adopted
 - The vice president then apg pgcrcd end replying 10 the revolution, said 1T part:
 If the chair has been able to cole vince the senate Of his impartiaiity n the discharge Of the dutlea wAieh le ,cl urcn him. end wllea are 0frer
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
ARKANSAS
 LEGISLATURE
Roth Houses Approve Secret Session of Capital Investigation Committee House Discusses Another
 Good Roads Bill.

Little Rock, March 5.-The committee on state capitol of the senate and house, which are mak- ing inquiry in the building of Arkansas new state house, were ;ndorsed as to the methods they are employing in making the in- vestigation by both bodies of the general assembly at yesterdays session. The fact that the hear inps are executive was criticised in an editorial in Conway week. ly paper and by George w. Dona- ghey in an interview in a Little Rock paper. A statement frem the committee was read in the senate by Senator Oldham, and in the house by Representative Hunt. In the senate resolution by Senator Simms, instructing the committee to conduct the in- vestigation along whatever lines it deems best, was unanimously adopted. In the house MT. Du- Laney moved that the committee be allowed to proceed as 1t saw fit, and MT. Pugh moved that the course the committee has pursued be approved, both of which motions were adopted without opposition.
 The special committee appoint. ed to confer with Prosecuting At torney Rhoton also made its report in both houses and was discharged. The committee reported that the prosecuting attorney had asked an appropriation to be placed in the hands of the governor for use in prosecuting boodlers, but that inasmuch as he did not state tue amount of the appropriation needed nor the manner in which 1t would be expended, 1t recom- mended that no appropriation be made. The report also stated that two bills have been prepared on boodling and will shortly be introduced.
 The house spent much of the day in considering the roads bill by Senator Arnold, and amend ments to exempt several counties from it's provisions were adopted. The members of Sebastian coun. ty were split as 10 whether the county should be exempted. Mir. Heartsill, who introduced the amendment to exempt Sebastian county, lost out in the fight, but was successful iu getting the Greenwood district of the county exempted.
 Both houses adjourned in the afternoon until Monday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
Damaged By Fire.

The house of George Pultz in the north part of town had mar row escape from fire Saturday. A defective Hue set fire to. the wall and interior of one room dong considerable damage, but tie very able and prompt assist ance ot Herman kretz. who lives near, prevented the destruction of the home.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
Bethesda Springs Property Sold

F. N. Hancock reports the sale of the Bethesda Springs hotel property to w. A. HarwelL This property was sold last year to w. w. Whitley and later traded back to Mir. Hancock, Mir. Har- we'll, the new purchaser, is well known citizen of Hatfield and a man of considerable means. It is said that the hotel will be inn proved and opened for the summer season.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
WEDDING BELLS.
uus tmmers on ana Nellie Salyers united
 in Marriage Last Night


 One of the prettiest home wed. dings took place last night at the beautiful home ot MT. and Mrs. Fred Salyers on Stilwell Heights. ne contracting parties were Mr Gus Emmerson and Miss. Nellie Salyers.
 Promptly at 7 o'clock the wed. ding march was played and be- fore a beautiful decorated canonv the contracting parties took their places and the Rev. Mir. Hender- son performed the solemn service making the happy young couple mau and wife.
 The home was beautifully dec orated flor the occasion and alter the ceremony a buntiful spread was served to which every one did ample justice.
 The bride IS the charming daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Salyers, who by her winning ways IS one of the most popular young ladies in Meua.
 MT. Emmerson is a bright euer- getic young business man, who has many,friends in Mena and all join in wishing the young couple much happiness in their married life.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
Back to Polk Couaty.

Il. II. Mantooth arrived yester- day from Radcliffe, overland, with the household effects aud stock belonging to the family of ms father, the late 1T. ]. Man. tooth. Mrs. Mautooth and the daughter are already here. Ow- ing to the poor health they have had since leaving Polk county they have decided to come back land staY
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
Notice

On account of the bad weather and the small attendance at the horticultural meeting called for Saturday, February 25, the meet inc adjourned until Saturday, " M 1,.I assiysd qw2t
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07

Alexander X Co. have moved and are now located iu the Racket Store building one door north of the old Corner Grocery, where they are now ready 10 receive their old, as we'll as new, cus- toners and friends. 27stf
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
omaha coal Trust Trials On.

omaha, March 5.-The trial Of th, second of the coal trust eases wa begun here Monday in the districi court, when J A. Sunderland, of tho Sunderland Bros, was placed on tria on charge of violating the stat antitrust laws Sunderland is ops Of 60 coal dealers indicted for le strainins Of trade Other members of the alleged trust have heen tried were recently found gully,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
COM MERCIAL
 CLUB MEETING
lion. H. L. Norwood Elected Presl. dent F Business Men Take up a Proposition to Secure Ger
 man Immigration.


 Clno which was held in Tobin' $ hall Saturday night was attend ed by quite number of citizens who not only are looking for the advancement of our city and county but who 6nd a way to give some of their time to con- sidering and pushing along" propositions which appear to mean something good for the community.
 Judge Wright Prickett, vice president, called the meeting to order, and after saying a few kind words to the memory of the former president of the club, the late A. w. St. John, announced that the first business before the meeting was the election of president.
 Attorney H. L. Norwood was nominated and unanimously elected to the office. Mir. Nor wood was then called upon to take charge of the meeting and upon doing so stated the object of the meeting was to bear proposition from the Rev. George kirschke, pastor of the German Lutheran church of this city, the object of which is to bring Ger man immigrants into this county.
 Mir. kirschke was then intro- duced and made quite a lengthy address explaining the work he wishes to undertake, his methods and the assistance he would need from the club. He also gave a brief history of his efforts along the line of German immigration in other parts of this country.
 Briefly stated. Mir. kirschke's| plan is this: He wishes to have the club furnish printed matter, in German, to the amount of from o25 to $50 descriptive of this town and surrounding country to be lsed by him in sending away to- lraw German immigration to Mena.
 The feature in this proposition which makes 1t appeal with special force to those who heard Mir. Kirschke's address is that he is so impressed with II this country IS suitable place for Germans to locate and prosper aud make the entire community's prosperity greater on account of their being here, that he proposes to handle the advertising campaign direct Iy through the church immigra- ton societies, not only in New York and Baltimore where Ger man immigrants are continually but through the church immigration societies in the old country. where those seeking new homes are advised aud directed as to iheabest points to come to.
 This advertising matter will appeal with greater force than that class of matter which is sent out by immi grafton gents of railroads or land com Danies who simply have somthing to sell.
 Mir. Kirschke is man with ability and energy and after some speeches the club elected the gentleman as special German immi grant agent for the ,lub and President Norwood ap- a committee to raise the necessary fund for the cost of the advertising matter. Cousidera ble money was raised before the meet .ng adjourned and a motion pre- vailed that, as the dues from members of the club had not been collected for some time, all money given by the club members for this purpose should be credited ou their dues.
 Dn,Laed. cux;roc Drarartv GoId
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
penslon Anencles staY.

Washington, March 1.-The house has accepted the conferees report restoring IS pension agencies through out the country The fight for re tention was led by Senators Long and Curtis. of Kansas They were later estea in retaiplgs the TonekR asane
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
rn Count subtreaalrx Fun,ls

Washington, March 5The Treas ury department has. dispatched four experts to Chicago to take charge ol the recount of the money n the sub treasury there. It has been decided to count every dollar 70 ascertain
 whether mor than sir200a C missing
The Mena weekly star., 1907-03-07
FOR AN oLp-TlME ROOM.
Articles Were Just the Thing Miss M
 Was Looking For.

They were at utility table at charity bazaar, and everybody seem ed to ignore them-to consider them probably. only ugly little bands of white crocheted cotton. with a cord running through the scalloped edge on one side--but when Miss NJ. discover ed them among pile of iron holders and dust cloths she bought them with out even asking the price and in her joy at getting them would probably have paid 8 for them as readily as she did 50 cents.
 Just what have wanted for ages, she sighed with satisfaction, as she hugged her little bundle close 10 her side and departed with her chum.s
 What are they wash rags?'
 "Hushers."
 What are they?" demanded her friend.
 Easily telling you're not from New England" replied Miss M.. who then explained the mission of hushers. They slip over the edges of soap dishes and other articles of the wash stand furnishing. and. as their name suggests, deaden all noise. They are so quaint and oldtimey, and will give just the finishing touch to my colonial bedroom
 Nine Hours for Photographers.
 Washington. March 5.-The senate Monday agreed to the conference re port on the bill limiting the hours of service of railway employees as agreed upon by the conferees Sunday night. The house also agreed to the confer ees report and in both houses the adoption was by unanimous vote. The agreement limits the daily ser vice of railway telegraphers to nine hours. with a provision that the re. quirement may be extended as to any particular cases when a proper show ing Is made to the Interstate Com merce commission
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-17
RANDoLpH's OLD BRIDGE.
Has Stood Practically Unchanged For
Two-thirds of Century.

About the year 1916, the voters of
Randolph in town meeting assembled
appropriated the sum Of 5000 for a new
bridge to span the waters of the roar
ing Branch and to replace an earlier
open structure with side ratings that
had previously provided passage across
the river for man and beast.
As the result Of this action in town
meeting, the present covered bridge was
erected Under the direction Of Boss
Twitchell Of Gaysvillc, one of whose
workmen was A. B. Fish Of this village,
then a youth Of Is or IS.
Situated in the hollow OF two steep in.
elines, countless hoofs have Numbered
over this bridge for 60 years with so
little effect upon its firm foundation
that it seems good for complete cen.
tnry of honorable service. Though it
has not the airy grace Of modern con-
structions in steel and iron, II has in
many eyes the homely charm of an old
landmark, and its solid strength proves
the truth of the lines, In the older days
art, builders wrought with greatest care
each minute and unseen part, for the
gods see everywhere"
Until recently, it was one grand bill
board for circus posters, patent medi-
cine and similar advertising matter and
unless greatly hurried, one walked
through it slowly as through picture
gallery, observing carefully the latest
contributions to its work of art. To
! high mettled steeds il must have looked
like stretch of African Jungle with
lions and tigers threatening them on
every side, and it is small wonder that
the bride etiquette Of mot faster than
walk" was totally disregarded,
Now its walls are kept free from pos
tiers, and careful attention is given to
its repairs. The north abutment has
been once relaid, and the south abut.
ment win IN few years need strength
ening but the expense is small indeed,
comparatively speaking, that enables
the stout old bridge TO bear up safely
the stream Of travel that flows across
II every day.
Since 1s47 at least, the bridge has
stood almost unchanged in the midst of
constant changes, and the sight Of its
weather beaten walls moves us, like
Longfellow.
To "think how many thousands
| OF eare-encumbered men,
Each bearing his burden of sorrow,
Have crossed the bridge since then"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-17
YOUR GOLD COINS.
See If Any Of Them Is Stamped With
the Letter /.

See " Any OF mem is stamped WIN
the Letter /.
81 got hold Of gold coin a short
time ago, and It was marked with a
letter L, which / supposed had been
stamped upon IL by some one who
wished TO keep watch as to whether he
ever had II in possession again. I
pasesd It along, to my landlord, | think,
and thought nothing more about IT for
several months. Then found out that
l had been passing light coin"
How is that?' was the question Of
a listener
IAN coins, whether gold or silver.
upon which a large L Is stamped are
light weight When you get one Of
these stamped coins, the only thing to
do is TO take II to some assayer who
win weigh 1t and pay you about 10 per
cent less than the face value Of the
coin for It. He Will then place It In a
crucibIe to be melted into gold bullion.
"The government itself mutilates
these coins and In so doing turns the
ruined currency right back into circu.
lation, where some innocent party VIII
become yictimized By them.
when the light coins are rendered
for duties on imports they are weighed
at the custom house. quickly stamped
l. for light and returned to the inI'
porter II the latter cannot pass the
coin of, he must take 1t TO the retort
to be melted
"The light coins may be rendered
light in the ordinary course Of abrasion
in circulation or they may have been
sweated by parties who sell the gold
dust thus bruised Off the coin. The
common mode OF sweating Is TO place
a number OF gold coins in a sack and
shake them up for long time, when
the gold dust will gather at the bottom
OF the sack Utica Observer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-17
Who We're Examined by the
Next Friends"
AS BEING TOO REMOTE
Attorneys for "Next Friends" Moved fol-
Another Personal Examination Of
Mrs. Eddy in the Famous Chris
tian Science Suit.

Concord, N. H., Aug. 1.-THE Chris
tian Science attorneys yesterday pro-
duced Secretary Calvin A. Frye in court
and offered him for examination by the
next friends" The attorneys for the
latter not being ready. Mr.. Frye was
excused, subject to call. The masters
excluded the evidence Of the five impor-
tant witnesses examined by the next
friends" in Boston ON the ground that
the evidence was too remote and did
not concern the property rights of Mrs.
Eddy under discussion, The attorneys
for the next friends' moved for another
personal examination Of Mrs. Eddy and
asked that Glover, her son, and other rel
atiyes among the plaintiffs and all the
attorneys might be present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-17
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