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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
UNION MEN CONFER
EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS BEGIN sEs-
 SONS IN WASHINGTON.
TO DISCUSS REGENT COURT DECISIONS
The Conference Was Called by Pres ident Gompers to Consider the Pro- posed Amendments to the Sherman Antitrust Act In the Interest of Or ganixed Labor.

Washington, Mar. 19--A conference of far-reaching importance to labor began here Wednesday, Participating are President Gompers and the mem bers of the executive counsel of the American Federation of Labor, togeth- or with the executive officers of the | International Trades Unions of Amer ica, who met pursuant to a call Is sued by President Gompers to consider the consequences of the recent injun- ton decision of the supreme court of the United States, affecting labor or ganizations with particuar regard to the Danbury hat cases in which that court substantially held that labor or ganizations were to be considered trusts as much as organizations of cap ital
 After calling attention to the signif- canoe of the decisions, MT. Gompers
 stated that the conference was for the purpose of taking such action as the importance and merits of the subject
 dealt with may be considered and be determined as setting forth the posi-
 ton and demands of labor" The
 courts rulings, he pointed out, were binding upon all labor organizations until changed or modified by congress sional action.
 The object of the conference, there fore. was to consider the proposed amendments to the Sherman antitrust act which are being drafted with a view not of exempting labor organiza- tions from their obligations to the public. but rather to prevent any in justice being done through the opera ! ton of law to organizations of labor | ing men, particularly through injunc- tion. It is desired to so frame the proposed changes in the sherman law as to meet the requirements of the supreme courts decisions. The pro posed amendments are the result of re- cent conferences at the White House between Prsldent Roosevelt and others and it is hoped to secure remedial legislation along these lines at this session of congress.
 President Gompers Wednesday stat ed that matters of importance to every union man would be discussed and an effort made to formulate plans to offset the rulings of the various courts re- garding injunctions and boycotts. There are IF national and interna- tional trade unions in America, and practically all of them were represent ed by one or more delegates at
 Wednesdays meeting. The conference
 which was held behind closed doors,
 will continue several days.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
BIG LINERS COLLIDE
GROWN OF CASTLE RAMS kRON PRINz WILHELM IN NEW
 YORK HARBoR.
ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING DENSE FOG
Neither Vessel Was Badly Damaged Although the kronprlnz Wilhelm Had Hole Ten Feet In Diameter Torn in Her stern--Passenger Not Disturbed.

New York, Mar. 19.--While the great transatlantic liner Kronprinz Wilhelm, of the North German Lloyd line lay at anchor in a thick fog or Staten Island Wednesday the steamer Grown of Castle ran into the liner and tore hole more than 10 feet in diam eter in the over-hanging stern. The bow of the Crown of Castle penetrated the stewards quarters on the kron- prinz Wilhelm to distance of about 15 feet but nobody was injured. Water tight doors on the hull of the kron- prinz were promptly closed, but it was quickly ascertained that she had suf- fered no damage below the water line and after wait of several hours for the fog to tighten, she proceeded to her dock in Hoboken.
 The Kronprinz Wilhelm arrived from Bremen at a. m. Wednesday, carrying 392 passengers. She anchored off the quarantine station to await the visit of the health officer, and after his inspection started from quarantine to come up the harbor to her dock. When the liner left quarantine the fog was not thick enough to prevent good vision of the harbor, but the steamer had proceeded only about two miles when the mist closed thickly about her and Captain Mierrh brought the ship to a stop and anchored off Robins Reef to await the lifting of the fog.
 Fog bells were rung on both the bow and stern of the liner to warn other vessels of her presence but the steamer had been at anchor only five minutes when the quartermaster on the after bridge telephoned to the captain that steamer was coming up astern headed directly for the Kron- prinz Captain Mierrich promptly or dered the chain slipped the engines started ahead and the watertight doors in the steamers compartments closed. There were 4S of these doors and they were close5 in just Is seconds.
 The big steamer was just gather
 Ing headway when the Crown. of Gas tile struck her fairly in the stern, penetrating the overhang and tearing I triangular hole Is feet wide and 10 feet long through the steel plates.
 The shock of the blow was only slightly felt on board the big liner and the two vessels quickly separated. Both of them came to anchor again md lay there for several hours until the fog lifted, when they proceeded to their decks.
 At the North German Lloyd dock it was stated that the damage to the xronprinz would not delay her sail Ing.
 The Crown of Castle which was bound in from Rotterdam, belongs to the New York and Continental line. No one was Injured on board The steamers cut-gater was partly torn away near the main deck, but the damage is slight
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
IMPRISONED IN TUNNEL.
Fire Kept Passenger Train Under East
 River at New York.

New York, Mar. 1s.--For nearly ar hour Tuesday train that was filled with passengers was stalled in the tun mel uader the East river while fire ragged in the Fulton street station un der lower Broadway. Blinding flashes of electricity sent the employees in the station scurrying to the surface and the cloud of dense blinding smoke which began to drift north and south in the tunnel caused an instant and prolonged suspension of traffic. The fire sterted from short circuit in the third rail at the Fulton street station and In a moment the wooden box which incloses the rail was in flames. The Grease soaked wood burned freely and threw off an immense quantity of smoke It was not until the current in the whole system south of Ninty- sixth street had ben shut off that fire. men who had been summoned were al'e to make any progress in their Asht against the fire. In the meantime every train in that long section of the subway was for time at stand. still.
 The guards locked the doors in or der to prevent the passengers leaving the train and hazarding their lives on the third rail
 Some time was required to repair the damage but the line was clear when the downtown morning rush bs- gan
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Fatally Injured in Prize FIob,,

St. Joseph, Mo, Mar. 19.-Leck Al len, local prize fighter, died Wednes- day from injuries received Tuesday night in 6 boxing match with Fritz Gutzenberger, professionally known as Young Rhodes. also of St. Joseph. The match was before the Eagles and was witnessed by policemen and other peace officers. Allen collapsed in the fifth round and was taken out uncon- scious. Rhodes was arrested and the coroner will hold an inquest. Officers of the Eagles lodge may be arrested.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Another St. Louis shortaoe.

St Louis, Mo. Mar. t9.-It became known Wednesday that secret inves- tigation by committee from Washing ton has been in progress for several days in the office of the surveyor of customs. The statement is made that a shortage of between $5,000 and s6 5000 has been discovered. Chief Deputy Clerk A. F. Shriner, in whose depart ment the alleged shortage is said to have been found, has been relieved from duty for ten days, pending the completion of the investigation of the books.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Five Indictments Against 2 Banker

Chicago, Mar. 20.-Five indictments against A. c. Tisdell. a private bank CT. whose bank at 94 La Salle street was declared insolvent several months ago. were returned by grand jury here Thursday. Three of the indict- ments charge violation of the state banking law through the receiving of deposits after the bank was known to be insolvent The other two charge embezzlement of funds entrusted to him.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
New York Democrats.

New York, Mar. 20.--The Democratic state convention will be held in Car negie hall, New York city, on April IA, at 10 a. m. This decision was reached Thursday by the Democratic state com- mittee. With but one dissenting voice the committee adopted a resolution recommending that the delegates to the national convention be uninstruct- ed by the state convention when elected.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
4 NEW YORK PROBE
CONDUCT OF ATTORNEY GEN. ERAL JACKSON UNDER iNvEs-
 TIGATIoN BY GRAND JURY.
ACCUSED OFFICIAL ISSUES STATEMENT
Denies a Published Allegation That He Had Solicited a Portion of Bank Receivership Fees-Jerome Is Reti- cent Regarding Aim of Present Pro- ceedings.

New York, Mar. 20.-The inquiry 1 into the conduct of Attorney General Jackson in connection with the recent banking cases, which was begun by the county grand jury Wednesday, was continued Thursday afternoon. District Attorney Jerome, who has the inquiry in charge, declined to make any statement as to the aim of the present proceedings. He said, how ever, that he expected something def mite to develop during the day. It Is believed that the matter which the jury is sitting has to do with the ap- pointment of receivers for some of the banks which have received attention from the attorney general. Frank | White, who was receiver of the Ham, ilton bNk, already has testified be- fore the grand jury. MT. White was Attorney General Jacksons first dep uty when the Hamilton bank closed, and he resigned that position to be- come receiver of the institution. While White was before the grand jury Wednesday Joseph Ford appeared in the criminal court building in answer to subpoena. MT. Ford formerly was private secretary to Attorney Gen. eral Jackson. He resigned to become receiver for the Merchants and Trad ers' bank Mr Jackson issued state ment Thursday in which he denied published allegation that Frank White had been solicited by him for a DOT tion of Whites receivership fee. Mir. Jackson also gave out copies of two telegrams, one addressed to Senator Thomas F. Grady and the other to Assemblyman George Palmer, Demo cratic leader of the assembly, asking them to cooperate and confer in the fullest degree with the proposed leg islative investigation into the affairs of his office.
 The attorney general in his state ment said q have never at any time made any agreement with or any demand upon any of the receivers or attorneys or other persons connected with any of these bank receiverships concerning 8 share in fees or moneys to be derived from such receiverships, nor has any one else made such an agreement or demand in my depart ment to my knowledge"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Kari Hau Has Consumption.

Karlsruhe. Mar. 19.-Karl Hau, the former professor of Washington, ID. C., who Is serving life sentence hero for the murder of his mother-in-law, Frau Molitor in 1905. is hopelessly i'll of consumption in the Brachsal peni. tentiary. The mans illness, which de. veloped only a few weeks ago. passed the intermediate stages with extraor- dinary rapidity and the doctors declare that there Is no hope of saving his lfa
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
The Frst of Her Tyne

Newport News. Mar. 19.-The Uni teT States steel derelict destroyer Sen eca was successfully launched at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company yards Wednesday. Miss Edith Hepburn. granddaughter of Con gressman Hepburn of Iowa. christened the vessel and large party of con gressmen attended the launching. The Seneca is the first craft of her type ever constructed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
New Mexico for Taft

Silver City. N M, Mar. 20.--All counties in the territory have elected delegates to the Republican territorial convention which meets here next Saturday and have endorsed Secre- tary Taft for president. It is a fore gone conclusion, therefore. that New Mexico will send Taft delegation to the National Republican convention.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
METCALF A WITNESS
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE. FORE SUBMARINE INvEsTl-
 oATINo COMMITTEE.
QUESTIONED ABOUT HIS ANNUAL REPORT
Mir. Metcalf Said the Report Recom- mending Submarine Boats Was Signed by Admiral Dewey--The Con- tract With the Lake company--Ths Secretary's Authority.

Washington, Mar. 20.-Secretary of the Navy Metcalf and Admiral Capps were among those who appeared Thursday before the submarine inves- tigating committee to testify in rela- ton to the charges made by Repre- sentative Lilley of Connecticut that wrongful methods had been used by the Electric Boat company to secure legislation in congress. The commit tee had planned In consonance with the request of Representative Hobson to call Mir Hobson's secretary. Edgar Clarkson, as the first witness Thurs day, but the appearance of the secre- tary of the navy and Admiral Capps in response to invitations from commit tee changed this plan.
 Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Capps brought documents and records as requested by the committee. Sec retary Metcalf was questioned concern ing the section of bis annual report of 1907 concerning submarine boats, including the report of the board which conducted the trials of subma- rines and which recommended the adoption of the Octopus type of boat. He said that in the same annual re- port recommendation was made for four additional submarine boats of the same type as those recommended as the result of the competitive tests. provided a more satisfactory type was not developed in the meantime. That. he said. was the only report he made on the subject.
 Please state your view as to the value to the naval service of subma. rine boats.' suggested Mir. Olmstead, and the secretary replied:
 q would prefer that that statement be made by the experts of the depart ment. made recommendations for the vessels and would not have done so had I not thought they were neces- sary."
 Admiral Dewey. he said. signed the report of the board recommending sub marine boats.
 Secretary Metcalf stated that the contract for the Lake company's boat was entered into by the department, on certain guarantees. That company's bid was s525,o00 and the department agreed to pay s45o.o0o for one of their boats to approximate 300 tons, no money to be paid on this contract un til after the boat had been fully tested and had developed speed equal to the speed of the best submarine boat owned by the government
 "IIow was 1t the contract was made for a boat that lost in the competitive trial?" asked Mir. Olmstead.
 Some question was raised as to the discretion vested in the department and the department referred certain questions to the attorney general, who decided that the secretary of the navy had authority to enter into a contract with the Lake company. The contracts for submarine boats were made under the act of congress authorizing the ex penditure of a certain amount ot money for submarines"
 "who was it that asked you to sub init the questions to the attorney gen eral2"
 Former Senator Thurston, the rep resentative of the Lake Boat com. pany."
 sDid any member of congress ask you to submit the questions?"
 T think not"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
A Death Sentence comr,uted,

Lincoln, Neb., Mar 20-The su- preme court Thursday commuted the death sentence imposed upon John c. Hamblin, of Grand Island. and fixed the penalty at life Imprisonment. Ham blin killed Rachel Engle more than a year ago. The judges declare Hamblin is mentally unbalanced.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
|. A,other Earthouake comlno?

Beloit. Wis, Mar. 20.-The roaring well on the Charles Lathers farm. northeast of Beloit. sounds from which preceded the San Francisco disaster. is again emitting rumbling noises and strong wind from its cavernous depths. It is asserted that this well began roaring few weeks before tho San Francisco earthquake and ceased at exactly the hour of the quake.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Mother Younger Than Adopted Son

Lowell, Mass, Mar. 20.-Miss Will helmina Crawford, 20 years old, adopt ed Wednesday in the superior court as her son, James Butler, 46 years old. Miss Crawford. who is well-to-do, says that Buffers parents died when he was a boy He was brought up in her fathers family and she got to entertain such a motherly feeling for him that she determined to have him as q son.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Rrxan ls 4a Y.ars oId.

Chicago. Mar. 20.-William J. Bryan was the guest Thursday night of the Bryan league, He delivered an ad. dress at the Seventh regiment armory which was devoted to issues in the national campaign. Incidently the Ne braskan is celebrating Thursday his 18th birthday anniversary.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Murdered on a Fre,oh. Tr,,,

Carthage, Mo, Mar 2o.--John Nev. ins and George Ryan of Norwood, Mo, were shot on westbound St. Louis X San Francisco freight train be- tween Monett and Carthage wednes- day night. Nevins was killed and Ky ans condition is critical. The murder CT escaped after robbing his victims.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
A seo.ooo School t.r AtohIson,

Atchison. Kan. Mar 20.--At a meet ing of the city school board here plans were adopted for the erection of a s90,000 combination high school and grade school building. The build ing will be fire proof It is to be the finest high school building .n the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Cleveland Morkmsn Rio.

Cleveland, Mar 20.-one man was fatally injured and a number of oth. ers seriously hurt in a riot near the plant Of the American Steel and Wire company on Independence road, in the southern outskirts of the city Thurs day morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
A Neoro M Years old. Dead.

Leayenworth. Kan. Mar. 20.--cud- ney Washington. a negro, said to be III years old died at hospital Wednesday night When a slave at the opening of the Civil war she es- capped from her master in Virginia and came to Kansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Ma.sachus.,ts cov@rror mn

Boston, Mar 20.--There was uo ap. parent change Thursday morning in the condition of Gov. Guild, whose Illness was reported at midnight to have reached critical stage. Gov. Guild has been suffering from rheuma- tism and gripps for more than a week.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
Italian Car stIII In the Mud.

Granger. Wyo., Mar. 20.--Sartori has been unable so far to extricate the Italian car from the mud and snow around Granger, where 1t has been for S6 hours Efforts are stIIl being made to dig it out however.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
First Baseball Death

Montgomery, Ala. Mar 20.-s. P. Smith, a student at the Alabama Poly. technic institute, who was struck on the back of the head by a thrown ball in a game Wednesday afternoon, died early Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26
A Kansas Woman bad !, ,no

Ellsworth. Kan. Mar 20.--Mrs. Eliza F. Ball. died at the Bieeherdycke home here Wednesday. at the age of 100 years. She was born in Kanawha county. Virginia
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-26

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Daily picayune., 1908-04-17
DIRECTORY.
OFFICIAL.
 CITY.
IIII IRGHES

N F. Church south Rev T. D Scott, past Preaching every Sunday morning and nd Prayer meeting every Wednesday nisi sunday School every Sunday morning al 9. .5a1 Tnis E Murrah Superintendent
 Baptist Church f.ld l.. M Keeling. paste Preaching every Sunday morning and nd Prayer meeting every Thursday night Sur School every Sunday morning at o'clock. lI Young @Hperinteadent
 C r Cbueh= Rev N Glaek pastor Pres1 nn every Sunday morning and night. Sun1 school every sunday morning at 9.30. W. V Ta, EIH#. Superintendent
 Christian h4rco Fld k A. HiRhsmith psd
 hrsseh 'rE sNaU Ealds day at H am. and nm. taazyr meelnp every Wednesday nt1 5uuiaS srh3oi asgr, sunday morning at l0 ocel eha- F NrTth. supt
 Preahst,l1at Church Rev H. Nj McLain q tat Rre3ehna the lst 3ud and 3rd SuEdaal ea,a month mutair and 0ight Fourtt Sunj if Nartraaa Prayer meeting every Weinesj uea sunday -eboo. every Sunday morning o'ciace- t. Ng Rae Suut
 W C r meets 2ad and tth Frida s1 u51u. T. o.cipck Mr5 ' E Waller presE1 Mrs "A A ,vkss Secretary
Daily picayune., 1908-04-17
JEFF DAVIS BACK
 AT THE CAPITAL
Absent For Two rf0nthS. Takes k;rby's Defeat Like q
 Good Democrat.

Washington. D. C, April Is Senator Jeff. Davis, who has just returned to Washington after an absence of two months during which time he campaigned all over Arkansas in the interests of the ticket headed by Attorney General W. F. Kirby for Govern or, accepts the defeat of his can didate with c0mpIacent phiioso- phy. It was an anti-Dayis yjc- tory he declared today, and that s all thereis to 1t. The other fellows had the most votes and l took my medicine like man and a good democrat. While lreefet kirby's defeat, trust that Mir. Donagbey may give the state a good administration.
 Senator Davis does not constr9e the defeat of his ticket as ingoIE- ing his own standing among the Democraticvoters. ol Arkansas
 Concerning the attack made upon him in Little Rock, Senator Davis would not talk He treat ed this subject as q closed inel- dent, attaching no importance to ii.
 The remaining days of the present session of congress Sen ator Davis will devote m trying to get report on his Gast busi- ing bill
Daily picayune., 1908-04-17

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Daily picayune., 1908-04-17
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The Daily and Weekly Plea yune Ni5II5eud q Veteran
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The Daily and Weekly Picay- ane will pas the railroad farea and hotel bib al inc Confederate soldier living l Nevada county, who reee1Ha~ he greatest num- Der oI votes. under the eondi- G9us of 6as article up to i Q clock D m dune
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Daily picayune., 1908-04-17
Three months. - votes

Three months, - eotes
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 One yea''s subscription n=tbe Daily 25Q votes
 In other words. Tor every cent paid on s5bscriptoa.ou the Da5is and Weekly. either new or IH ar= reaEs. -WilIeoant one vote.
 We have arranged with E.A# Short, the jeweIer to 2lve totbe lady that casts tae greatest nun ber of votes ia this contest, a qold-bandIed $f9 umbrella. which Is now on exhibition at ms store.
 To the man .Who casts The greatest number of votes in this contest we will give 5 worth of merchandise at the New York Store.
 Young man. young lady, get busy and be1p send some old Confederate to attend the na-
Daily picayune., 1908-04-17
ADDITIONAL -pRIZEs.

The following named firms of Prescott will give the following additional prizes to the success fHl veteran in the Picayuue's re- union contest
 E A. Short, ieweIy Set Of Tea Spoons, worth $l.60
 Prescott Hardware Go. Rocking Chair worth @3.00
 ". F jIare, One Shirt, worth 9Ga0
 New York Store Pauof Pants worth 5000
 HoaeHef Drug Store Comb and Brush worth Sl.J0
 Variety Store q pocket knife worth 5E90
 Hesteriy Drug Store. small box of cigars worth 5E00
 J K. Hamilton < e. one fine shirt worth S1 70