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The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
TREAT ALL ALIKE
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT MAKES LETTER TO ATTORNEY GEN.
 ERAl PUBLIC.
RAILROAD COMMISSION ASKED 10 ACT
Whites and Blacks Must Have Equal Accommodations on Railroads Southern Roads Complained of by Colored Passenaers-lnterst Com mission Has Taken Right Ground.

Washington, Apr. 9,-President Roosevelt Wednesday made public his letter of April to the attorney gen. eral directing proceedings by injunc- ton to compel certain railroads of the South to furnish equal accommoda- ton to white and negro passengers.
 The text of the presidents letter is as follows:
 q forward herewith the report of the interstate commerce commission containing its order of June 27, 1907, and the report of the failure of the railroad company to obey this order, under date of March 26. 1908, together with a letter of the commission of April 1, 1908. It appears that the Nashville, Chattanooga X St. Louis Railway company has not compiled with the order of the commission to furnish the same facilities to colored passengers paying first class fare that are furnished to white passengers pay ing first class fare From time to time various complaints have been made to me by colored people to the effect that the accommodations furnished to colored persons on certain railroads are filthy and inadequate compared to the same accommodations furnished to white passengers paying the same fare The commission has taken what Is unquestionably the right ground; {; that where separate accommodations are provided for white and colored passengers the accommodations for colored passengers shall be as good as those furnished to white passen- gers for the same money. In other woris, while there Is nothing in the law which forbids separate accommo- dations, these accommodations must be equal. This principle of equality of accommodations is set out express ly in various state laws. For in- stance, the code of the state of Ala bama provides that there shall be
 equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races, by providing two or more passenger cars for each passenger train, or by di viding the passenger cars by parti- tions. The action of the commission has simply been to insist that the ac- commodations be equal in convenience and comfort, for the same money, wherever the separation Is made. In this particular case where the railway has neglected to comply with the or der of the commission 1t is important that compliance with this order be Immediately obtained. suggest that you proceed to enforce the order by injunction proceedings. unless in your judgment some other course is prefer able"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
SALOONS HARD HI
MANY COMMUNITIES VOTED ON THE LIQUOR QUESTION AT
 TUESDAYS ELECTION.
BATTLE. IN ILLINOIS AND NEBRASKA
One Thousand TWO Hundred Town ships in the Former State Go Dry Prohibition Gain in Latter State --Reports From Anti-saloon League and Brewers Association.

Springfield, H., Apr. s,-Returns received at the state headquarters ot the Illinois Anti-Saloon league and at the headquarters of the Illinois Brew srs' association, show that the follow ing counties have gone dry in every township: Macon, Fayette, Green, Brown, Shelby, DeWitte, and nearly every township in Sangamon county except the capital and New Beriin. In Christian county all but one town ship, Assumption, with two saloons, went dry. In Mason county, all ex- cept the town of Grafton. Following large cities in the state went dry: Rockford, Decatur, Galesburg, Pond- ac, Kankakee, Mattoon, Dixon, Litch field, Clinton. The smaller cities and towns which went dry included Mason City, Pittsfeld, Carrollton, St. Charles, Oregon, Belvidere, Plainfield, Brighton. Bunker Hill, Nilwood, Gi- rard, Chesterfield, Leroy Colfax, Lex ington, Danvers, Easton, Edinburg, Middletown, Maroa, Shipman, Forest City, Kilbourne, Jerseyville, Taylor vile. Edinburg, virden, Elkhart, Pana, vandalia, Morris and Wheaton. The following villages and towns were among those which went dry: Chat ham, St. Elmo, Manitou, San Jose, Bath, Pleasant Plains, Riverton, Man tic and Divernon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
LISBON |s NOWQU|ET
NO RESUMPTION OF ELECTION RIoTiNc-soLDiERs IN
 CONTROL.
CITY IS UNDER STRICT MARTIAL LAW
RoyaIists Made Heavy Gains al the Polls--churches, Where Conflicts Occurred, Ordered Closed, as the Patriarch Holds They Have Been Desecrated.

Lisbon, Apr. 9--The situation in Lisbon has improved. There has been no resumption of the election riotlng. the city Wednesday is calm CT. and this morning the shops re opened Lisbon is under martial law and with the arrival of endorsements the military government is in abso lute control of the city.
 The Republican leaders disclaim any responsibility for the disorders and bloodshel of Sunday and Monday.
 The general opinion is that the roy alists have gained sweeping victory at the polls, irrespective of how this was attained, 1t greatly strengthens the throne and affords an opportunity for the rehabilitation of the monarchy. There is little belief, however, that the "Rotatives,' who again are in the sad dle, will sink their greed and devote themselves disinterestedly to the pub. lie welfare and the regeneration of the administration.
 The patriarch of Lisbon has forbid den the celebration of mass In the churches of St. Dominique, Alcantara and Santos. The elections were held in these buildings, and they were the scene of rioting and conflict, conse- quently the patriarch holds that they have been desecrated
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
TROUBLE W|THJAP
THE AMERICAN CONSULATE AT MuKDEN INVADED BY
 A MOB.
COURT OF INQUIRY HAS BEEN ORDERED
American Consul Arrested by Japan csc Offcer-conduct of Japanese Consul Said to Be Extraordinary Germany Too Has Had Trouble and Could Get But Little Satisfaction.

Picking, Apr. 10.-The American le- gatien here has received no informa- tion regarding the invasion of the American consulate at Mekden by Japanese and the native staff of the consulate.
 A court of inquiry has been ordered by M Kato, the Japanese consul gen eral at Mukden, and full report will not be submitted to either Washing. ton or Picking pending the report of this court. It Is hoped that this in vestigation will lead to an acceptable explanation and proper reparation.
 The allegation that M. Kato showed lack of consideration in his relations with the American consul general has created bad impression here. MT Straight twice made formal represen tation of the seriousness of invading a consulate protected by the flag and dragging the servants of the consulate out into the highway. At the second presentation M. Kato's response was more cordial, but he sought to dis credit MT Straight's protest by the declaration of postman that the stan of the consulate had attacked him. The postman was bringing a letter tc the consulate. Unfortunately he sought to enter the building by pri vate door, which was barred, and en. countered the opposition of the Chi. nese servants of the consulate. Al this point MT Straight intervened and conducted the postman to the main en' trance. The postman in the course oi the scuffling entered Mir. Straight's bedroom and bit one of his personal servants in the face. While this was going on the postman's accomplices had been captured by the three other servants. The postman made an at tempt to call in endorsements but in this he was not successful.
 In the meantime the Chinese police had arrived on the scene and the in vading Japanese were arrested.
 Satisfaction is expressed in Picking that the outrage was not actually com. mitted upon the person of the Amer. ican consul general.
 This incident has brought out refer ence to the fact that last January the German consulate at Mukden was sub jected to trespass and outrage at the hands of Japanese and that Japan showed reluctance to mete out punish. ment and give reparation.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
A PARAMOUNT ISSUE
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SENDS A SHORT MESSAGE TO
 CONGRESS.
URGES pR0MpTsUPpREssIOA OF ANARCHY
Quotes From Attorney General Who Declares There Is No Federal Stat ute Regulating the Publication of Articles Suggesting the Humiliation of Police.

Washington, Apr. 10.--In one of the transmitted to congress, President Roosevelt Thursday called the atten- tion of that body to the necessity for further legislation on the subject of anarchy. With the message he trans mitted a report reviewing the legal phases of the question by Attorney General Bonaparte.
 The president says:
 When compared with the suppress sion of anarchy every other question sinks into insignificance. The anarch- ist is the enemy of humanity, the en- emy of all mankind and his is a deeper degree of criminality than any other. No paper published here or abroad should be permitted circulation in this country If 1t propogates anarchistic opinions"
 Besides his directions to the post master general to exclude from the mails such publications as La Cues tione Sociale." President Roosevelt in letter to Attorney General Bonaparte asking for an opinion on the legal phases of the subject, says he has had the particular case called to the at tentton of the governor of New Jersey by Secretary Root, that the governor may proceed under the state laws.
 The opinion of the attorney genera which the president transmits to con gross, embraces discussion of the whole subject from many legal angles
 His first conclusion is that the ar ticle in question. which advocates the use of arms and dynamite in annihilat ing police and soldiers that anarchy may prevail. constitutes a "seditious libel" and is undoubtedly a crime al common law"
 He declares that there is no fedora statute which makes such publications an offense against the United States and that the federal courts consequent ly have no jurisdiction in the matter That there is full power in the posses sion of congress to make such publica tions criminal, the attorney genera asserts, and quotes Chief Justice Full Ter of the supreme court, and MT. Jus tice Field, as authority.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Former Justice Fears Revolution.

New York, Apr. 10.-That Amer ica is now passing through revolu- ton was the opinion expressed by for mer Justice Morgan J. oBrien in an address before the Alumni association of the Columbia Law school. In the final analysis" said Judge O'Brien, there are but two powers; the power of the sword and the power of the law. Tho tendency at present is to draw from the power of the law. And if it shall come about that the attacks on the law succeed, we shall find our selves come upon evil days. We are now passing through bloodless revo- lution-nothing else"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Want Trust Articles on Free LIot.

Huron, s. D., Apr. 9.--The Republi- can state convention Tuesday after noon adopted resolutions indorsing Gov Crawford for United States sen. ator, fayoring the placing of iron, coal, lumber and all articles manufactured or controlled by a monopoly on the free list; an extension of the powers of the interstate commerce commls- sion; a flat two-cent passenger rate and a reduction of freight and ex- press charges. Delegates to the na- tional convention at Chicago were elected as follows: Gov. Coe l. Craw- ford. F. L. Sent. K. o, stand. A. w. Ewert c. Fl. Dillon, A. L. Lockhart, R. c. Grimshaw. P H. O'Neal.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
CONTRACTORS MAY
 GIVE UP SEWER JOB
Fort Smiths Commission Is Delayed in the Raising of Funds and Con tractors are Removing Their
 Machinery.

Fort Smith. April 8.-Since the financial furry last fall closed down the work on Fort Smith s forty-four miles of sewer con- struction, the work has lain idle to the present time. The sewer commission had carried on the work for months with the pro- ceeds of the first assessment and with some S25, ,000 borrowed money, and at the time of the shutdown owed the contractors, Gawne X Co.,, about S22, 900 ma tured obligations, and something oyer $l0, 900 reserve payment un. der the contract.
 At the time of the shut-do wn there was considerable friction between contractors and commits sion, and threats of suit. For the past few weeks negotiations have been carried on with view to continuing the work under modified contracts, both sides making propositions which have come to naught.
 The culmination came this week, and Gawne & Go. are dis mantling their sewer machinery for the purpose of removing it to other fields. No settle ment has been effected, and 1t is stated that suit for damage may result against the commission, to which members of that body claim they have a sufficient defense.
 It has developed that negoti- ations were pending for the sale of the million and quarter of sewer bonds at the time of the panic, which abruptly terminated the negotiations. Itis also stated that shortly before that time the commission had rejected an offer to take the bonds at , per cent, but was holding out for 4 l.2 per cent.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Too III to Attend.

Robles. Cal, Apr 9.-Rear Admiral Evans was told Wednesday morning by pr. P. E. Mcdonald. surgeon on the Connecticut, that it would be very inadyisable for him to undertake to reioin the fleet at San Diego and par. tiolpate in the festivities in Southern California. Rear Admiral Evans has stated that he would submit to the judgment of his physician, although it will be bitter disappointment to him if he cannot eo
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
A Criminal Attack

on an inoGensiye citizen is freouentlv made in that apparently useless little tube called the appendix" It's gen. erally the result of protracted consti. patton, following liver torpor. Dr. Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver, prevent appendicitis, and estnb- fish regular habits of the bowels 25 cepss at Jackson Drug Co,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Oklahoma to Get Flao.

Washington, Apr 7.-The first flag bearing 46 stars that floats over the national capitol will become the prop. erty of the Oklahoma Historical so- ciety, A house bill making that dis position of this particular "Old Glory was passed by the Senate Monday upon motion of Senator Gore of Okla. homa.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Don. Delay

Save a possible serious spell of fever later on by cleansing your sys- tenn now of its accumulation of impu- rities. Simmons Sarsaparilla will do it. It makes fine blood, fine appe. tite, great strength and grand amhl tiOn.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
Actual Facts

For upwards of fifteen years Hunts Cure has been sold under n strict guarantee to cure any form of itching skln troubles known. No matter the name~-less than one per cent of the parehasers have requested their money pack Why II simply does the work.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
out ef slaht.

''Out of sight, out Of mind,n is an old saying which applies with special force to a sore, burn or wound that's been treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's out of signt. out of mind and out of existence. Piles too. and chllhlaigs disappear under it's healing Drug e, 90,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16
ELECTIONS IN MANY CITIES.
Local Issues Fought Out With Mixed
 Results.

Milwaukee. Apr. 9.-Complete city returns from Tuesdays municipal election in Milwaukee give David 8. Rose (pemocraD for mayor 2.247 plu- rality over Emil Seidel tSoclalDemo- crat).
 The Democrats elected delegates-at- large and from districts to the nation al convention. The convention In structed its delegates to vote for VII liam J. Bryan first last and all the time.
 La Toilette delegates at large to the Republican national convention were elected, as were nearly all the district delegates favorable to the Wisconsin senator. The Eighth district is in doubt and the Tenth is claimed by Taft supporters.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16

Chicago. Apr. 9.-The result Of Tuesdays aldermanic election shows decisive victory for the Municipal Voters league. body which consid- CTS tho general fitness of candidates and endorses or opposes them without regard to party. The new city coun- cil will contain A aldermen, who are endorsed by the Municipal Voters league, 16 opposed by 1t and ten which are neither opposed nor endorsed. The complete returns show that the political complexion of the new city council will be Republican. 4s: Demo crats, 25; Independent Democrat, 1.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16

New Richmond. Wis. Apr. s.-New Richmond and Hudson, the two largest towns in St. Croix county, went wet Tuesday. Baldwin went dry" as did River Falls and Clear Lake in adjoin. ing counties
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-16

ing counties.
 Leavenworth. Kan, Apr. 9.-In a pouring rain Tuesday 1.94o votes were cast out of q registration of 7,554 for the men who will carry out the com mission form of government for Leayonworth.
 Wichita, Kan, Apr. 9.--As the result of the hardest fought local campaign in years the anti-aiministration forces won out in Tuesdays election. The Republicans elected all the councilmen with one exception.
 Joplin. Mo. Apr. 9.-Democrats won in the municipal election Tuesday af ter a spirited and peculiarly vindictive campaign. As now constituted the council is composed of fl members ten Democrats and four Republicans.
 Kansas City, Apr 9.--At the cleo ton held here Tuesday the Democrats elected their entire city ticket, except candidates for city treasurer and DO lice judge They also elected seven members of the upper house and ninc out of fl members of the lower house.
 Independence. Mo, Apr. 9.-The election Tuesday resulted in Demo cratic victory. The mayor, marshal, city attorney. assessor and treasurer were elected by the Democrats. The city collector, M c. Masters, a Repub' lican, was elected by majority of sl The Republicans elected two of the four councllmen lv small majorities This gives the control of the council to the Republicans
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-12
WELL RECEIVED AT HEBER
Donaghey's Appearance There Last Week
 Wins for Him Many Votes.

Heber, March 9.-Special cor respondence.-O his appearance here last week, George w. Don aghey spoke for nearly two hours, and held an audience of about 400 as if bound by great magnet, while he explained to them the hard fights he had made against Caldwell & Drake, and how through his efforts over SI, Ioo, 900 was saved to the state. He also gave his pledge of an honest bus mess administration. If left to Cleburne county to decide, the vote of Honest George" would be at least ten to one over that ot his opponents. Since hearing his speech praises are ringing all over Cleburne county in his behalf.
 Court adjourned last Wednesday after having been been in session only three days. The grand jury held in session until Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-12
STRAINS IN GOVERNORS RACE
Shows Unanimous Sentiment of People in
 Favor of Geo. W. Donaghey.

Two gubernatorial "straws" came to the notice of the Log Cabin Democrat during the past week. The first was related by N. c. Martin, who states that an old- fashioned log-rolling was held in Cleburne county near Quitman, a few days ago and P Democratic voters were present at the gather ing. A poll of the crowd was taken with the result that Dona- ghey received 2I votes, only one being cast for another candidate. The gathering included men from Cleburne, Van Buren and the north end of Faulkner counties.
 The other is told by Rev. John H. Glass, presiding elder of the Morrilton district. MT. Glass states that re took dinner Sunday with a farmer living in Pope county, about seven miles from Russellville. The home of this gentleman is the central station for 25 rural tele- phone lines, and he told MT. Glass that he could call up everyone of these 25 phones and ask their owners how they were going to vote for governor, and the answer in every case would be "Dona- ghey."
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-12
Art Exhibit Catalogue Ready.

The Art Exhibit catalogues are now on hand for sale at ten cents each. Supply yourselves in time. The catalogues can be obtained from Mrs. Jo Frauenthal, Mrs. s. $. Waters or Miss Randell. The beautiful Art Exhibit under the auspices of the Conway School Inn provement Association will open on the and day of April and close on the night of the 4th. The beautiful Turner Prints" in the exhibit are the result of long and careful experimenting. They are made by wonderful secret process. The proceeds of this exhibit go to the public school. Let no one forget to be on hand.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-12
ANNEXATION ORDER MADE
Compromise Effected in Addition
 to Conway.
Petit toners and Remonstrants Agree Upon Amended Order Excluding no Acres
 From Proposed Limits.

After compromising the matter te the satisfaction of all parties concerned, the original petition CTS as well as the remonstrants united on Monday in asking the county court to make an order an nexing the proposed additional territory to the city of Conway. The compromise was effected by eliminating about no acres of land from the original petition, the lands affected belonging to w. A. Gib- bon, C. H. Robinette and G. D. Joslin, and the families of these three are the only persons who are omitted from the population of Conway by the compromise.
 The order of court as amended adds the following territory to this city: The south half of the south half of section I2, the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section I2, the east half of the east half of section II, the east half of the east half of the southeast quar- ter of the southeast quarter of sec ton 2, and the west half of the west half of section I, all in town ship 5 north, range IA west. The territory added to the city con- prises 53o acres and forms strip of land from one-quarter to one half mile wide along the west and south borders of the original cor porate limits of the city. Besides adding a considerable amount of taxable values to the city, the an nexed territory will increase the population of Conway by about POO souls.
 The original order of the court annexed GAO acres to the city. This order was made on February 10, and the law allowed thirty days to elapse before confirmation, dur ing which time any party interest ed could take an appeal. Several such appeals were taken, but the matter was compromised, the ap- peals withdrawn and the order, af ter amendment, was confirmed as stated above.
 The only remaining step now to be taken is the passage of resolu- ton by the city council accepting the territory so annexed, and the certi6cation of the annexation to the secretary of state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-12
COUNTY CAMPAIGN IS BEGUN
Opening Gun Fired at Spring
 Hill Monday.
Candidates for Representative and County Clerk Greeted by Fair Audiences
 at First Appointments.

The opening gun in the county campaign was fired at Spring Hill East Fork township, Monday, and the candidates for representative and county clerk were greeted with fair-sized audience, their remarks being listened to with close atten- ton. Only the candidates for these two offices are making the canvass, as the candidates for oth- CT offices have no opposition. Tuesday they spoke at Cash Springs, yesterday and last night at Mississippi church and Damas- GUS and today they speak at Guy. The remaining appointments are given below:
 Greenbrier, Hardin township, March B, p. III.
 Wooster, Clifton township, on March B, 7:3o p. n.
 Holland, Harve township, March I6, p. m.
 Enders, Benton township, March I7, I p. m.
 Beckett schoolhouse, Mountain township, March Y, 7:5o p. m.
 Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon town ship, March IS, I p. m.
 Enola, Enola township, March IS, 7:3o p. m.
 Naylor, Newton township, March Io, p. m.
 Bristol, Bristol township, March Io, 7:3o p. m.
 Cypress Valley church, Cypress township, March 20, p. III.
 Beryl, Palarm township, March 20, 7:3o p. m.
 Oak Bowery, Palarm township, March B, p. Ill.
 Bridge Creek, Wilson township, March 24, p. m.
 Mayfower, Danley township, March 26, p. III.
 Providence, Benedict township, March 27, p. III.
 Conway, Cadron township, March 2S, p. m.