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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

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 The South. douoIIIssss,I I!tI ssss,IIs. men of presidentalasls ass no ~ now, however, ,, Y ,'nstsst ',as tis| who can logically ccl'',s e,'n ,ssstpS3 of m''i first place in the ss,s's ss''I \ tn the country's denlof'"sl anot "msltts| Bryan, and, for .ta tnas aasountrl iv Hsnir iirmIpSoyvSetrished, ISySt Isaas ssasI of Virginia, in 'sa xa0is is S| effort is being mace m no ma \ Consideration cooai,di before ellIslrsa vJ1,SIe't wboIe than does iE,I'' the pI''s ss| svIvania's wilvar Republican u,,asian, ( N support ptineblications tie of M
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The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
THE SOLUTION OF THE RAIL
 ROAD RATE PROBLEr.

'sThere never will be a solution of the rate problem until the United States government assumes control of every railroad in the country
 sI don't mean that the Federal gov ernment should own the different cor porations, but l do insist that the power of valuation should be vested m one central body and not m the hands of every legislature.
 The above remarks are by Frank Hagerman, lawyer who stands near the top of the profession m Missouri. The sentences, too, were made to a body of lawyers, and there can be no doubt that their import was well studied before being spoken.
 To those who read the teachings of Bryan and Roosevelt they can hardly be said to be new or start ling, but it is good. nevertheless to see such points put forth by an eminent legal light, and to a body of lawyers.
 But, after all, there is one thought that will occur: If the power of valuation and of control" is vested in the government, how far are we from government ownership!
 And does it not follow that if the government, which is but a vehicle for the expression of the will of the people, should control the vast rail road systems Of the country, shoulc squeeze by lawful processes all tho water out of the stocks, thus set ting the "valuahon;p then establish the rates. and. as is done to som' extent even new. control the Fnn
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

Mir. Bryan, 'to make partisian speech. Whenever l make one, before long President Roosevelt says the same things with more force and eIo- quenee and takes them out of the field of partisianship."
 Again MT. Bryan said.
 It does not make any difference that the President and do not belong to the same political party. am very glad that he has seen fit to take advan- tage of a plank that we put in our platform. 1t was made for use, and l am glad some one was able to use it. and to that end to assert that any one may use it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
BRYAN AND PARAMOUNT IS
 SUES.


 In 1896 William J. Bryan was the leader of his party and had much to do with making free silver the para mount issue of the campaign. Four years later in Kansas City, he re- affirmed the 16 to r doctrine but the platform declared Imperialism" " the paramount issue between the two old parties. In 1904 the trusts" and anything to beat Roosevelt went the way of the rest.
 Through all these years William Jennings Bryan was the real leader of his party. even though he was defeated in the 1904 convention, and it is much to his credit that he is broad enough to meet the exigencies of the changes that time has brought about. He keeps up with the needs of the people, keeps in close touch with the abuses and the remedies therefor as they develop.
 In this connection it may be men, toned that Philander c. Knox, Republican senator from Pennsyl- vania, is being put forth as candi- date for the nomination for the presidency by the Republican party in 1908.
 Knox Is in very much the same position in relation to Rooseveltism and the liberal Republican party as was Parker to Bryanism and the Democratic party in 1904. Knox is supported by the conservatives of the party and the money power of the East as was Parker by the anti Bryanites and corporation influences.
 And if Knox should succeed in securing the nomination, the com mon people of the country would flock to Bryan's standard and his party would win as decisive vic tory as did Roosevelt in 1904.
 As defining his present position on leading issues Bryan said recently:
 'I have been a tariff reformer for years; talked tariff reform for ten years prior to the campaign in 1896; believe in it now, but there are other questions before the people relatively more important at the present, such 3K the trusts, railroads, etc .ss that the Dems .o nim Sa- believe al platform ,ssrnatic party in it's nation r,. .--..a will take cognizance of all three of these questions, but in my opinion the tariff will not be the para mount issue.
 "The financial issue is not the same now as it was in 1896. It is not due to the Republican party, however, but to natural causes, such as the worlds increase of gold supply, which has accomplished in measure what tried to accomplish in the campaign of 1896. As matter of fact, we are all repudiators now. The dollar of today is not the dollar of 1896. The dollar of today is at least 30 per cent less in purchasing power than in 1896. The cost of living has greatly increased, so that the value of dollar today does not at all compare with the purchas- ing ability of II years ago."
 Mir. Bryan also reiterated his belief in the principes of the initiative and referendum and municipal ownership.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

Tming of the great steamers and their ceasless din and noise, one may turn .a a ifiotilla of smaller sailing crafts used both for pleasure and business and ind new interest in the army of men who live and have their being and vocation upon the bay"
 When one tires of these things
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
Boats for Pleasure Parties, also for Fishing

but one never does he may hsh, and no spot on earth, or the waters thereof, -exeels Galveston in this respect. The game tarpon IS here in greatest plenty; Spanish mackeral furnish sport to thous- ands of anglers, and the smaller game fish are m the greatest profusion. You can charter fishing boat. and enjoy the sport to your hearts full content.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

Along the wharf front there are always interesting sights. With scores of ships flying flags of all maritime nations of the world, taking cargo and passengers for all the ports of Europe,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
Had Better Guess Again.

Harper's Weekly continues on it's voyage of remarkable political dis coyeFY and is taking great joy in its startling Hnds Y has learned ac-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

But few cities, north or south, large or small, are so blessed with opportu- nibes for diversion and the pleasant side of life, as is Galveston. Lying as 1t does on an island lapped on the south
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
You Can See and
 Do at Galveston

by the warm waters of the Mexican Gulf, with cool breezes to sweep it during the summer. there IS scarcely a day the inhabitants and strangers alike may not find diversion, amusement and pleasure out of doors.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
TIME OF TRAIN.

TIME OF TRAIN. This SPECIAL Train and will be made at
 HATFIELD II5 COVE LAS JANssFN F Mo WdcKEs lz,z SPUR i5 PULLMAN 25 ms DE QUEEN l35 m HoFAIlo 45
 hceo on 0y VT z L q, d op uahoon l No o This will nno oeayeIIo ounhaf of No A.
 othofM Mena the day before the Ex aonor rF Fa@engerh hamN neNm
 leaving Iloato will make but few Tngg Street IeSar for tfo n for orders Will Beaumont Wednesday then entire will be Galveston Party will remainder of that day. all night and next day till II usdy n) will Friday Wdhve a Lunch Car m where good lunch reasonable
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
Along the Wharf Front--O Ocean Going Vessels

China and Japan. thousands of busy men transferring to these cargoes from the long trains of cars which seem to be in constant motion over the sixty miles of track along the water front. interest IS never permitted to flag.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

St. Francis county has the smallest delinquent tax list possible. Just one tract of land is advertised to sell for unpaid taxes.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
THE MrNA EVENING STAR

Is progressive newspaper furnishing to It's readers q daily service covering the most important of the worlds gen eraI happenings, as well as those items of local news that go to make home paper invaluable to citizens of any com munity. If you want the news in your home each week day, subscribe for The Evening Star. By carrier or mall. 40c per month
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

With a beach that IS matchless, stretching in an almost unbroken line for 30 miles, those fond of driving have here an opportunity to be found nowhere else in America
 The beach, swept by the tides. IS kept as smooth and hard as macadam road
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

The great bathing pavillons. where thousands flock during SIX months of the year to indulge in sea bathing and the sights of the Midway seem never to lose then interest. Here and there are quaint little booths and restaurants where the weary may rest or those on amuse- ment bent may while away such time as they choose.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
TnE pLANKs 1ADE roR usE

Amoug the statesnsn oF large faliher party lines sFe day " cay
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
We're Going, Rain or Shine

fit should happen of day Excursion umbrellas and get likely We good b nm Aeu Q the depot regardless o the weather
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

If you have never been in real salt water, take advantage of this opportunity. You'll have all the time desired. Bathing is generally best in the evening from 6 or 2 p. m. on, as long as you wish. The charge is only 25c. This one attraction at Galveston. to those seeking summers recreation. is worth the cost of the entire trip,
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20

Aside from the large number of gaso- line launches and sal boats on the bay, there IS fine trip across the bay to
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
GALVESTONS MAGNIFICENT BEACH

and along it arc scattered many sights of interest to the stranger and the Gal vestonian. A magnificent ride along this beach, can be had by spending an hour or two with an automobile which can be had very reasonable. The road runs within few feet of the water on one side.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
To be by the Epworth League M E. Church, South
 Mena Ark, benefit Church Building Fund, TUESDAY, JUNE 25tE1
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NO DIsORDERLY CONDUCT

will and shall deraean ecoachwi put off a or enforce
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.

$4 DO double berth eachmu be parked the Cnn Depot Galveston for of fuloede
 you purchase your tickets at least THREE days bEfOKL date each be each double lower berth bUO and each double upper for round trip CASH WITH ORDER
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
The Mommoth Coast Defense Fort
Fourteen Mile Side Trip by Boat

Bolivar Point, distance of seven miles which can be made on the Government boat, which makes this trip three times every day, fare for round trip soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-06-20
GalUeSton Harbor

Galveston harbor is one of the im- pressiyely beautiful in the world. Stretching for miles in great semi circle, the ship channel sweeps by the greatest system of docks in the South and out to sea through the most mag
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19
The Crop Outlook for 1907.

Translated into terms which the way
faring man understands. the government s
report Of crop acreage and condition.
which has just been made, means this
The aggregate yield Of wheat, winter and
spring, will be about 634. .OOO, 900 bushels,
as compared with 735, 600 900 for 1906.
Corn will furnish us with $3.50, 900 900
bushels this year, as against 1927, 600. -
900 last year There will be $4,000 900
bushels Of oats. while 1906 gave US e64. =
o0o, 900. and barley will furnish us 16s.-
100000 bushels. as against l7s 900. 900 last
year. This prognostication is not un-
favorable on the whole, and If the present
favorable weather conditions continue
conditions may improve materially before
the crops are harvested. The Boston
Transcript makes this cheerful summary
Of the general crop outlook:
THE bright and seasonable weather
that We have been getting for the last
three or four weeks has done great things
Tor the crops all over the country. The
backwardness OF the spring and early
summer has not been entirely overcome
but there is a health and vigor Of growth
that is very encoura Eing. Winter wheat is
In better shape than was thought possible
a month ago, and spring wheat is about
equal in condition to a year ago. We
must wait for the other end Of the season
for a final verdict on corn. but unless
premature frosts occur with the increased
acreage the country will have an average
crop, Three weeks ago the New England
farmers had little hope Of an average
yield Of hay, but the growth has perhaps
more than doubled within a month and.
what Is as much to the point, its quality is
excellent 1t is an exceptionally good
clover year, and there is no better crop
for the land than that. Potatoes are in
fine condition in most PLACES. and tobacco,
the crop most menaced by so late a sea-
son. is giving promise Of continued pros
peritv to the farmers of the Connecti-
ont willow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19
THINGS WOULD HAPPEN THEN.
A Very Pointed Editorial, In Which a
Local Application May Possibly Be Dis.

A Very Pointed Editorial In Which a
Local Application May Possibly Be Dis.
covered.
From the Mortified News Of this week +
Charles NJ Hays, vice president and
general manager Of the Grand Trunk
railway seems to have an influence worth
while with the Canadian government Re
Gently an order was promulgated requir-
ing north bound trains to be inspected by
the Canadian customs officers at the first
port Of entry north Of the line. thus MAX
ing a considerable delay to passenger
trains As the story is told. Mr HAYS
happened to he on a train one day last
week which was held up at St Armand
for nearly an hour while the Canadian
custom officials made an inspection Of
the passengers baggage
Mr. Hays, upon learning the cause for
the delay, expressed great dissatisfaction
and shortly after he returned to Montreal
the minister Of customs issued an order
resembling the new regulations and pro-
viding for n return to the old method.
and the traveller into the Canadian do
minion is highly pleased
Mr. Hays Is president Of the Central
Vermont Railway company. Supposing
that II was possible to place him in the
position of a patron of this road and that
II was necessary for him TO take the local
evening passenger train south daily He
would be obliged to go to the station at
the time the train was scheduled to ar
rive and wait an hour al least each night,
because being a patron instead Of the
manager Of the road he would not know
that 1t was almost impossible for the
train to make the scheduled time.
Supposing Mr.. Hays was obliged to
II
the towns on the Central Vermont line.
He would find it necessary to wait for
his goods shipped from Boston from two
weeks to a month. II he were handling
grain and feed he would give up looking
for carload lots until they arrived. any
where from one to three months behind
time.
II Mr.. HAYS were a farmer or manu-
facturer and ordered a piece OF machin-
cry from Chicago he would generally be
obliged to wait n month or six weeks for
its arrival and then perhaps the car con-
tanning the implement would be hauled
away before IL was unloaded causing
another wait Of a week or two for its re-
turn
Supposing any one Of these things were
to happen to Mr.. Hays as a patron Of
the Central Nermont-just once--wouldn't
there he something doing right away by
Mr. Hays the energetic and able president
Of the railway? Wouldn't there be a gen
eral overhauling and systemizing and the
employment Of help enough to handle the
crowded business Of single track road?
1t is a safe conclusion that things would
change In a way that would not only ben
eft the patrons but make glad the hearts
OF many faithful and overworked en-
ployes who have to take n lot OF unde-
served cussing from the public while try
ing to cope with conditions beyond their
control
And wouldn't the railroad company it.
self profit by the change in the long run?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1907.

The commission appointed by Governor
Proctor under the act Of the legislature
of 1906 to formulate a uniform system Of
blank forms and record books to be used
in the probate courts Of the state, has
proceeded so far with its work as to COM
plete final revision of a set Of blanks
and records and to place the order for the
printing. In the past each Of the twenty
probate districts of the state has pre-
pared and used its own blanks. The
commission first secured copies of all
these blanks making a collection Of seve-
raj hundred different forms, and It is out
Of this mass of blanks that the selection
and revision has been made The COM
mission, which consists Of Judge Brig
ham Of Chittenden probate court, Judge
Alfred Of the Orleans probate court and
Judge SChwenk OF the Marlboro district
in this county, has spent much time in
this work Of revision during the past six
months. The contract for printing 600. -
600 blanks has been awarded D. w. Edison
OF Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19

The result of the school meeting on
Tuesday evening was an unqualified en-
dorsement of the recent course of the
school board in sustaining the high school
principal and taking pronounced meas
ures to enforce and maintain the disci-
pline of the school. Those who have ac-
quainted themselves fully with the facts
know that this course was decided upon
with great reluctance and only after the
most careful and patient deliberation.
There was no doubt about the confidence
which the district reposes in Rev Mr..
Osgood, the chairman Of the board, and
the compliment paid him was one which
his long and painstaking service has well
deserved. 1t now only remains for each
individual parent to determine that when
the next school year opens the everyday
home influence shall be exerted for the
permanent maintenance of the discipline
and efficiency of our schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Centre Congrega tional church, Rev.
h. r. Miles, pastor. Morning service at
1880 with sermon by the pastor. Sun
day school at 11.45. Union open-air SER
vice on the common at 5 p. m.
Universalist church. Rev. D. E. Trout.
pastor. Morning worship at 1890 a. m.
preaching by the pastor; Sunday school
at ll.45 a. m. All are welcome.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood.
on the common at 5 o'clock. Tuesday
Sunday school at 1145. Subject OF SER
mon' The Law of Increase and De-
crease" All are welcome.
First Baptist church, Rev George B..
Lawson, minister. Sunday morning SER
vice at 1890, sermon by Rev. W. M.
Walker, D. D., of Philadelphia Bible
school, u m. Union open-air service on
the common at p. m.
Methodist church. Rev. A H. Webb,
pastor, 80 High street. There will be no
preaching service for the next two Sun
days, but the Sunday school will be held
at u o'clock. $50 p. m, Epworth League.
Rev. j. a. Mitchell of West Brattleboro
will give the address at the union service
on the Common at 5 o'clock. Tuesday
evening class meeting at 745 Friday
evening prayer meeting at 745.
West Brattleboro Baptist church, Rev.
j. A. Mitchell, pastor Sunday services,
morning worship at 1890 with sermon
by the pastor. Offering for the Northern
Baptist Education society at the close of
the morning service. Bible school at
ll.45. classes for all ages. The Baraca
class meets in the Baraca room at the
same hour. All men cordially invited.
7 p. m, Christian Endeavor service.
Topic, Present Day Applications OF the
Last Six Commandments"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19
All In Vermont.

Ex-Governor Carroll S. Page feels a very
proper and commendable pride in the sue
cess of the Lamoille County Savings bank
at Hyde Park, of which he is president,
and in the starting and management of
which he has been the leading factor.
The cardinal principle OF this bank is
that all OF its resources must be invested
in Vermont Ito foster Vermont industries
and TO develop Vermont enterprises. "
The bank passed the million dollar mark
Of assets on Thursday, the 11th instant,
and we are assured that there isn't a
single cent of it invested out Of Yer
mont" Governor Page is entitled to the
congratulations which he receives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19

The report Of State Treasurer Deavitt
for tho year ending June so last. which
has been made public this week. shows
cash on hand amounting to nearly half a
million dollars The total receipts since
Mr. Deavitt assumed office have been ST.
1885,. OF this amount savings banks
and trust companies paid S364591 rail-
roads $li,2S9, insurance companies slO5.-
l5i; the collateral inheritance tax has
yielded S29G Sos, license taxes and ar
rcars $2S,93o; s97424 has been received
from the sale Of condemned cattle. hides
and carcasses. The total receipts from
municipal courts have been Sl495.Sl. or
this sum the Brattleboro municipal court
turned in Sl9fS5 in fines and costs. The
troasurer's total disbursements have been
$1.02G.7Oi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19

Neither Mr. Hearst nor any other pluto
crat can have much fun for his money
hereafter running for governor Of New
York. The amendment to the penal code
which Governor Hughes has Just signed
limits to the relatively modest sum Of SO -
600 the lawful expenditure in any one
campaign Of gubernatorlal candidate.
And an aspirant for a higher iudgeship
or for Congress may spend s6pNo no more
a state senator 5000 and an assemblyman
$1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-19

Here comes another biggest trust of
all" Announcement was made in New
York Tuesday that under the direction
Of Abraham L. Erlanger, who, with Marc
Illaw. is the directing head OF the Ameri-
can theatrical syndicate, the Initial steps
have been taken in the formation of the
greatest amusement combination the
world has ever known The deeal, when
completed. will unite the theatrical IN
terests of America, Germany, Austria
France and England. Great secrecy had
been maintained, but Mr.. Erlanger ad-
mitted that such an international trust
was in process of formation, and that
Levy Mayer, the Chicago trust lawyer,
had sailed for London to determine the
legal plans and procedure that will be re-
quired.