The Springdale news., 1908-03-06

We pass through this world but once. II, there fore, there be any kindness we can show, or any good we can do for our fellowbeing, let us do 1t now; let us not defer or neg leet 1t for shall not pass this way again.-Unknown.
 The senatorial dead lock in Kentucky was broken Friday by the election of ex-Governor W. O. Bradley, a Republican. A primary election was held in Kentucky time ago and majority of the legislature, who Democrats, were instructed for Beckham. Some of the Dem- ocrats cla1med there fraud in the primaries and refused to vote for Beekham that account. The legislature has been balloting for weeks, and some weeks ago ". J. Bryan visited Frank fort and made speech before the general assem- ply in the interests of Beckham, urging the Dem ocratie members to vote for him. In the final vote Bradley received 64 votes, Beckham 60. and scattering, 65 being necessary to elect. Four Democratic members voted for Bradley.
 While the withdrawal of McFarlane from the race for governor was not unexpected, 1t has been the of much speculation to the probable effect on the other candidates, H1nemon, Kirby and Donaghey. The feeling seems to prevail that
 
 This IS mere conjecture, however. In his speeches MeFarlane was severe III his assaults on Donaghey, and 1t is not considered probable that MeFarlane and his close personal following will be at all disposed to support the Conway County man. In the report Of Senator Davis speech at Ozark 1t was stated that he and MeFarlane III consultation and this may different alignment than indicated above after all
 In these columns last week mention was made Of the fact that the Southwest American of Fort Smith claimed that Hinemon had been eliminated from the gnbernatorial for the reason that lie had declared for state wide prohibition. The esteemed Southwest American appears to have had additional light on the question, judging from the following editorial paragraph i'll Tues days issue:
 Possibly our declaration that Hnemon was out of the running for Governor. a few days ago, little premature. The withdrawal of Hon. k. N McFarlane from the may mater ia1Y change the situation. Reports also be- coming quite nnmerous that NIr Hnemon Is rap idly gaming strength from the other candidates.
 Kirby, Hinemon and Donaghey candidates for governor, campaigning in different parts of the state. Hinemon spoke at Fort Smith Wednes- day night Senator Davis continues his canvass in the interest of Kirby. He spoke at Jonesboro Monday, and Ben Griffin state secretary of the Farmers Union, was present and answered his speech Monday night. Among other things Mr. Griffin said he could produce the proof that Sena- tor Davis said he would kill the Farmers Union before he would permit 1t vote for Donaghev.
 Strange things transpiring in Arkansas po- litical circles these days. It now develops that Senator Davis has broken with two of hls former friends and supporters, John H. Page, secretary of State Democratic Committee, and Judge j. [. Hart, Associate Justice ot the Supreme Court. Page has always been considered one of Davis most devoted followers, while Hart k one Of his appointees and considered equally a> devoted to the cause of Senator Davis. Their break has caused considerable surprise in political circles
 Beekbam is largely responsible for Kentucky having Republican senator When lie found the legislature was hoplessly dead-Iocked he could have rendered. his party distinct service and wen good opinions for himself by releasing the Democratic members from their obligations and permitting them to concentrate some worthy Democrat, of which there are many in Kentucky, and eeeting him United States Sena- tor. But the desire for office was too strong.
 In the United States District Court at Fort Smith Saturday Judge Rogers rendered decision to the effect that railroad company is responsi- ble for damage to freight received by it for ship