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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13

away from the party because of the stub
born resistance Of the old line politicians
- the progressive policies of Governor
Hughes and 20 the opposition TO full
and free investigation Of acts Of the
Legislature In former years.
Not only do the leaders fear the loss
Of the state ticket next fail, but they fear
the loss of the Legislature and q num-
Der Of Congressman. If the democrats
got control of the Legislature they could
gerrymander the Congress districts un-
der the federal census of this year in
way that would prove disastrous 10 the
Republican party"
Senator Root will approach the matter
to-day with an entirely open mind. not
attempting 10 dictate to Chairman Wood
ruff, but rather presenting the case TO
MIN as the leaders in Washington and
MANY here see it. If Chairman Wood
ruff Will consent 10 refrain from further
activity against Governor Hughes and
TIC progressive policies in Albany and
viii consent 20 retire from the head of
ihc state committee at the proper time,
ihst is all that Senator Root will ask.
If he persists in the course that he has
pursued so far Senator Root Will show
hin. that his refusal will mean final
humiliation at the end OF a struggle
which might in itself produce harmful
wounds.
Good Words for Woodruff.
No one has any disposition to be
harsh with Chairman Woodruff" said one
OF those who was convinced that the.
state chairman would have to 80. He
has never been a mercenary or selfish
leader He has always done what he
thought was for the best interests Of
the organization. although We realize
he has made many mistakes. He has
never got anything out of his position
except worry, and some slory-perhaps.
On the other hand. he has given freely
Of his means TO the organization for
many years"
II was reported last night that in all
probability number of the most lnflu-
entail members OF the state committee
would find it convenient 10 be in the city
to-day. But if there is TO be any gen
eral gathering Of that character no one
could be found last night 10 acknoWl-
edge il.
There was a general impression among
the friends of Chairman Woodruff in
Brooklyn last night that if he persisted
in holding on 10 his leadership there was
bound to be a fight. Some expressed the
opinion that on account Of his large
business interests he might find it
necessary 10 retire from political &C
Gvity.
If Mr.. Woodruff should retire, there
ere many who would favor putting the
leadership Of Kings County into the
hands of Naval Officer f. J. II. Kracke.
Under such circumstances the latter
would probably be willing to accept the
place. If il Is a question Of fight to
retire Chairman Woodruff from the lead
ersbip then Congressman Calder stands
ready TO take the lead in such a move
ment.
1t was significant that the Kings
County leaders. who On Thursday night
passed a vote Of confidence in Chairman
Woodruff and on Friday seemed sure
that there would be no attempt TO force
him out of the state leadership. had
changed their attitude yesterday. 1t
was apparent that they had been in
formed Of the serious intentions Of those
who are determined that the state lead
crship must be changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
WARMER SHORTAGE ITEM.
Included in Big Four s. Cash in
Transit Shrinkage of 1911 900.

Cincinnati, March 12.-The annual report
OF the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & st.
Louis Railroad. issued to-day, shows a
slrinkage of cash in transit of nearly
$971,O00. 1t was in this item that Charles
L. Warmer. defauting local treasurer OF
the road, said he concealed his embezzle-
ments.
The report announces that Rush y. Harry
has been appointed to succeed Warriner
a year ago the cash in transit amounted
to 81 72S,oo0. This years showing is
s757,OS5.
The report shows that the road is In
good financial condition. The net revenue
from operation in 1909. it says was s., 956, 34s,
an increase of s., 037, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
DENIED BY G. P. TAFT.
No Private Wire to White House, Says
President Brother

Clncinnst. March 12-Charles r. Taft
denied good humorediy but emphatically
tonight the story sent out from Pttsburg
this morning thai his residence snd that of
his brother in the White House. we're TO
be connected by private telephone line at
large cost
The story is absurd not word Of truth
IN H. said ne ! have wired the manager
Of the Press Association in PittsburG that
disseminated the fake that think II
would hc better to investigate a story such
a. this before sending It broadcast"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13

him a favorable opportunity 10 demon
strate his fitness for leadership
Non-Partisan Affair.
The reception was non-partisan and
was attended by prominent members Of
all political parties Prominent among
those who made five-minute speeches
were Luther w Mott. of Oswego. for
short time State Superintendent of
Banks: Mayor f. NJ. Hugo. Judge Hen
Northern New York: ex-senator Zion
r. Brown. W. d. McKinstry. Edward y
Smith Virgil X. Kellogg, who bOlted the
Republican organization last fall and
championed the cause of Justice S. X.
Merrill for the Supreme Court bench.
and Postmaster r. j. Buck.
These brief remarks. aside from being
of a congratulatory nature. admonished
the new leader to cut away from those
who attempted TO dictate public policy
for their own welfare rather than for
the good of the state.
The new leader was time and again
reminded to-day that it was not only
for the interests OF the dominant party
but for his own welfare that Senator
Aids should not be whitewashed
The following telegram from Senator
Brough, of New York City, to the Lin
coin League, was read:
No machine elected Senator Cobb. His
personal friends, representing what is
the best in the Republican party. desired
him for their leader, the welfare Of the
party demanded his selection and we.
who admired his ability. integrity, calm
Judgment and warm heartednes5, stood
by him. In honoring your fellcw to~vEs-
men, YOU honor his friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
DR.. MAcNlcHoL LOSES LICENSE

The fourth quarterly conference OF ne
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. IN
White Plains. refused 10 renew yesterday
the preachers license OF DR.. T. Alexander
Mac Nichol, which he has held for nine
teen years Or. NacNichoI Is physician
living n White Plains and practising medi-
cine IN New York City He recently mads
a statement saying that % per cent Of ths
school children in New York civ we-a
victims of alcoholism. lie also cast ~
hections on the morality OF White Plains
pr. MacNichOI was a United States dNi.-
gate 10 the International Congress AZ
Stockholm. Sweden,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
DRoUTH THREATENS ARIZONA
Mcclure Bill in Congress Would Drive
Saloons Out.

Phoenix, AGiz, March 12.-Supporters and
opponents Of the Owen. Mcclure, bill. IN
Congress making prohibition territory all
land within twenty-five miles OF an Indian
reservation or school are besieging Gov
ernor Sloane.
should this bill be passed, Phoenix, Tue
son. Yuma. Globe, Mesa, Tempe and other
cities m Arizona would become dry"
Protests aSa-nst the passage of the act
have oecn telegraphed to Congressman by
officials Of the cities affected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13

has held his city place since February.
1906. has large furniture business uptown
In sending his resignation TO COMMISSIONS
Martin Mr.. Little said he felt he could not
conscientiOusly give the time and attention
necesssI TO the faithful performance OF
his duties. he lives at No. 2S5 West 18th
street and is a prominent member OF ths
Democratic organization Of the 5th Assem-
nIN District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
ST1TION ROOF FALLS.
y7co HOrk:mcn Killed; Seueral
Hurt at UinniDPG.

Winnipeg. March 12.-By the collapse
this afternoon Of great part of the roof
Of the new Union Station, two workmen
were killed and several others We're in
jured. two fatally. Tons Of concrete
crashed through four floors. carrying
beams and sirders 10 the bottom and
on top Of the laborers. The supporting
scsfolding had been removed too soon
end the mild weather weakened the con-
crete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
Mr.. COBB AGREES
Continued from first page.

ally, however. whether the campaign oI
INSTRUMENTATION shall be continued or
not There will be no division IN 'Ie
dominant party in this state as ,ne
suit of my selection. | shall az an III ~.
cooperate with any citizens IN any m m
OF public service. | shaii iot 80,
mouthpiece or rcpresentati'e " -
clique or faction in my party VI -,
it. | snail not however. surrehuei ny
Judgment nor nv convictions 10 any
man or body of men. 1t shail pS ,sS
purpose to welcome the counSei anu
SlStance of all men actuated py H. a.
which commend themselves to me- pun III
the final analysis of the course Oh MY
conduct | must be the sole judge
Difference Only in Detail.
am satisfied that in the Legislature
of the State of New York there Is an
earnest desire upon the part of the menu
bers composing both houses TO cooper
ate with the federal and state authorities
in any movement for the publlc Soou'
and il any difference exists 1t is ohiy III
detail. The members of the present Les
tslature should be judged by thell dC
complishments and not by the RECORDS Oh
previous legislatures. If this slahuaIo VI
measurement is not applied sIeat w
justice will be done TO all men connecteu
with it and fair minded and public splr :
tied men driven from public service.
appeal to you to be patient ana 10 re-
serve final Judgment until an opportunity
has been presented for the accomplish
ment OF real reform
/ pledge to you and through you tie
people of the state that all of the talents
/ possess shall be devoted TO the ialln-
full and unselfish administration or pun
lie affairs While as leader I am duty
bound to accept counsel of my associates
and to represent the sentiment OF my
party as a whole on public matters, u
shall remain my purpose to the end OF
my service TO give a clean and effective
administration in the interests or the
whole people of the state. Upon TINS
declaration and this declara ton alone 1
ask your support and the support OIL the
citizens of this state.
At the close the Lincoln League gave
Senator Cobb a note of confidence In
part, as follows:
Resolved, That the Lincoln League
heartily approves of the action of the
Senate of the State of New York In
electing George II. Cobb, of this county
as president pro tenn, and congratulateS
the party on an upright leader who, per
sonally independent in his pubic ilfe, Is
by reason of his sound Judgment. toler-
ance and cool and patient temperament
we'll qualified TO lead the party with sue
cess. We unhesitatingly indorse the
character of George Fl. Cobb and ask Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
Views OF a Leader.

Give Us the state convention and let
Us nominate our Governor. and we'd
want nothing better" said one IF We
cur Attorney General our Secretary of
State. our state Treasurer ard our
state Engineer With Gil this patronage
at h. disposal. If he was the kind Of
mai 10 use il. IT would be Impossible TO
defeat him for -e-election or to oppose
h,rl and The pcoplo behind him
In other words, the ma chine svsten
working IN circle Of nomination clcc-
ton and job giving and legislation bar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13

Owing 10 pressure of private affairs,
John H. Little resigned as Deputy Com
missioner of Bridges yesterday. No sue
cessor has been selected Mr. Little, who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
Non-Partisan Affair

hin, a favorable opportunity 70 demon
strate his fitness for leadership
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
MIR. .SHAW'S WARNING
FORMER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TALKS OF THE
 CENTRAL BANK IDEA.
AN ADDRESS AT PHILADELPHIA
Told the Pennsylvania Bankers Asso citation that Standard oil compan, and Steel Trust Would Get Contro of Such an institution.

Philadelphia, Feb. l5.-T do no,
 think there can be any doubt in the
 minds of anyone who studies the ques
 ton in the light of admitted conditions
 that If a central bank is established
 in this country 1t would be owned or
 at least controlled by the Standard oil
 company" said Leslie M. Shaw, former
 secretary of the treasury, at a meeting
 of the Pennsylvania Bankers associa
 ton in this city. His topic was "The
 Central Bank"
 There are two diseases prevalent
 in this country, either of which is
 likely to prove fatal" he continued.
 One Is Wall street mania and the
 other Wall street phobia. do not
 think that I have been badly inocu-
 lated with either. but am frank to say that it seems to me quite un-Amer-
 ican to place with any group of men the power to contract or expand our currency at will and to grant or with hold credit to any bank, to any mer. chant and to any corporation at pleas ure.
 We all remember that the control of a certain life insurance company
 with a capital of only s200.000 sold a few years ago for s9,0O0,O00 when the maximum divident was fixed in the charter to per cent. or $14.000. Ger. tainly that vast sum was not invested expecting returns of only s14,0OO per annum when the same amount in gov. ernment bonds would yield $1S0,000 Now. the company had assets ap- proximating $500,OOO,Oo0 and the con. trol of such a volume of trust funds, If honest and wise is very profitable. It has recently changed hands again and presumably at yet higher price. Taking the price paid for the con trol of that life insurance company as
 measure of value. do not think overstate the fact when say that the two largest corporations in the world
 interested as they are, directly or through their affiliations in nearly every line of business and owning or
 controlling probably in excess of 100 of our largest financial institutions with, suppose. $2,00e, ,o00. 900 in assets
 outside of their own capitalization can afford to pay the national debt for perpetual charter for central bank safeguard the smaller interests as you 1 may"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
SHINGLE MILL BURNED
J,sse Cox Lost Near S400 in Fire Tuesday Morning To Rebuild
 at Once.

The shingle mill about five miles east of town, owned by J esse Ccx, was destroy ed by fire Tuesday morning. Besides the loss of the building aud damage done to the machinery, thou slnd shingles and blocks enough to make near fifty thousand more were burned. There was no in- sarance either on the building or the machinery. The shingle machine that was damaged was the new one that he had just installed last week. The boiler of the plant was not damaged at all aud the engine was not badly damaged. The fire IS supposed to have been caused by the high wind blowing hot coals out of tte fire box. Cox and his helpers were eating breakfast whs n they discovered the fire. By the tune they got from their shanty to the mil it was about all burned.
 The plaut will be rebuilt at once and will probably be ready for work in a few weeks. MT. Cox is planning 10 use gasoline power instead of steam next time and was arranging today to buy a sixteen-horse power engine. It has beeu only a few months since he started in the shingle mill bus. mess, and was just getting the mill in good shape when 1t burned.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
People Counystu
SEEK TO ABOLISH
 FOREST RESERVE
Representatives Reid and Floyd Are Active in Efforts to Secure Opening of Government
 Preserve.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Repre- sentatives Reid and Floyd are in- terested in the opening of the Arkansas national forest reserve and the bills which they introdu- ced for that purpose now are pend- ing before the Public Lands Con- mittee for hearing.
 Mir. Floyd in his speech sad that the Ozark forest reserve should be abolished, and ia sup port of his con teutlon pointed out that expense of maintenance had proven to be far in excess of any receipts the government could nope to derive iTom it's sdminis- tration. He asserted that the re. serve embraced large acres of land that were susc csptible of the high est order of { riculture a nd hor- ticulture; that much of 1t inside the reserve had been in a hig h state of cultivation for many years ard that the regulations imposed by the forestry service were annoying and harrassing to the people who owned homes therein to which they had held patents for years.
 MT. Reid has also introduced bill 'or the opening of the Ar kansas reserve and both he and Mir. Floyd, in speaking of the matter, stated that they were almost daily in receipt of letters from settlers complaining that they were being interfered with in various ways in the perfecting of homestead entries, many of which were being held up on one pretext or another when they were entitled to patents.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

w. M. Pipkin has entered the field as a candidate for Representa- tive of Polk county, as indicated in the regular announcement column of this issue.
 There are few men in Polk county more widely known than Minor Pip kin, he being born and raised here, and having been more or less in public life since IT anhood, having been engaged in newspaper work, in educational fields and having held the office of county clerk in more recent years. Mir. Pipkin has prac- ticed law, which occupation he now is following.
 Mr. Pipkin is a firm believer in the theory that a representatives, duty is to represent the wishes of the people who elect him, and not to assume the position of a dictator, using his power to do what he may fancy is bet.
 He says he shall endeavor. if elected. to strictly follow that prin- cipIe.
 MT. PipAin is fitted by education and natural ability to make good | for Polk county if he is chosen.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
D. H. HOPKINS DEAD
We'll Known and Influential Citizen of Pss!!s! cceess!y Passed Away
 Wednesday Morning.

At 4:35 Wednesday morning D. H. Hopkins, vice president of the First National Bank of this city, and one of the wealthiest, most influential and best known citi- zens of this section, died at his country home near Bethesda Springs.
 Mir. Hopkins, who had just passed the seventieth year of hls life, has been failing in health the past winter, suffering with heart and kidney troubles. The immediate cause of his death was empyema Ga filling of the plural cavity with pus). Mir. Hopkins condition became serious several days ago and his brother, Dr. J NJ. Hopkius of St. Louis, arrived Tuesday night. In consulta- tion with the local physicians 1t was decided to perform an opera tion Tuesday morning, but, ow- ing to his weakened condition, this was abandoned at the last minute, after the patient had been placed on the operating table.
 Without the relief which the operation might have given him the patient gradually sank until the end came early Wednesday morning.
 Mir. Hopkins came to Polk county in 1888 and greater part of the time since has made bis home at the beautiful country home near Bethesda Springs. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Charles and Harry, of Mover, Ok, and one daughter, Mrs. 5. E. Jackson of this city.
 The funeral was held at the Odd Fellows cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
WILL HELP BUSINESS
NEW YORK BUSINESS MEf PLEASED WITH PRESIDENT
 TAFT's SPEECH.
IT WILL INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
In Interviews Several Captains of In dustry Express Themselves as Satis fled With Plans to Enforce the Laws.

New York, Feb. 15.-President Tafi declaration at the Republican clut dinner that he intends to enforce the law fully as it effects the great indus trial combinations of the country was greeted with commendation by finan ciers, business men and party leaders generally. Among their utterances ob tained were the following:
 William c. Brown president New York Central regard the presidents speech as reassuring and believe Il will tend to inspire confidence. 1 don'i magnitude in the United States that Is not trying honestly and earnestly to comply with the law as interpreted by the best legal counsel available.
 Ebert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel corporation-I regard the presi dents speech as friendly message te business and very timely. The gov ernment must necessarily enforce the law. The presidents idea is that there Is no intention of disturbing bushes. prosperity but that the laws must bs upheld first and formost. His speecf is reassuring to business.
 Theodore P Shonts president Tn terborough Rapid Transit company The leading corporations of the couD try are and want to be strictly law abiding. There are certain unsettled principles on which some would like to fight the government. But I have not heard of a corporation that wants to violate the law.
 The presidents speech is a note O. firmness that is welcomed by the busi ness interests Jefferson Seligman banker-President Taft is expected tt enforce the laws of the country ant only by enforcing them can there be confidence in the business world. The president has hard task before hin but he will accomplish 1t. Wall stree is not afraid of his federal incorpora ton law and the scare that was ere ated down there was for the purpose oi frightening weak holders. am hearl and soul with him In his determination to do what is right. Whatever he doei will be for the benefit of the country His speech was very timely.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
FIGHTING FOREST FIRES
Forest Ranger Brewer and Twenty Men Worked Sever Hours on the
 Mountain North of Town.

Assistant Forest Ranger Guy Brewer got a bunch of twenty men together Monday morning to beat out the fire which started sometime Saturday on the noun tain north of town, known s Round Top. By the time the men got to the fire it had spread pretty we'll over the east and dorth side of the mountain and aad worked around the head of Ward creek and was coming to- ward town. About 5 o'clock Monday evening the men came in after a seven hours fight and thought they had the fire out.
 For fear that the heavy winds, which came up last night, had caused the fire to break out again, Brewer took out few men Tuesday morning look over the ground.
 This fire has already cost the forest service between twenty-five and thirty dollars, besides the cost of carrying the men to and from the fire.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
TO INSPECT THE PANAMA CANAL
from New OrIeans-AssocIa- ton Elects Officers.

New Orleans, Feb. 15.--The Nation al Editorial association adjourned in time to permit A of the editors to board the evening steamer Turrialba for Panama. One hundred and ten more left for Panama Sunday.
 The following officers were elected President, James P. Baumgartner Santa Ana. Cal, Register; first vice president, R. E. Dowdell, Artesian, s D., Advocate; second vice-president A. D. Moffet, Elwood. Ind, Record third vice-president, J. Byron Caine Belleplain, Kan, News; secretary, Will liam F. Parrott, Waterloo, la, Re porter; treasurer, Will Steel. Nome Alaska, News.
 It was decided to leave the date anG the place for the next convention tC the executive committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
THE WAGE SITUATION CRITICAL
Question of General Strike on Rall- roads May Hinge Upon Result
 of Baltimore Conference.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-The wage situa- ton in the Eastern railroads is rapidly approaching critical stage. On the conference now in pragress in Balti- more beetween the officials of the Bal timore & Ohio railroad on one side and the officials of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railuay Conductors on the other may hinge the question of a general strike according to the rumors here.
 Although all the big railroads cen terIng in this city have unequivocally rejected the demands for more wages. and have invited offers of compro- mise character. no offer has been made by the unions They state that they are awaiting the outcome of the negotiations in Baltimore and the re- turn to this city of their officials.