The Sentinel=record., 1914-11-04

l Editor Hand of the Marion County l News of Melville has some rich red
 blood in his yems, some observation
 in his mental make up. and writes
 of facts l the following lead article
 in his last current issue. emitted "A Ludir1us Paradox.
 Admiration for fine horses and fast runners has ever been a strong char acteristic of the people of the world
 and especially the American people.
 As a result stockmeu were stimulated 10 put forth extra effort in the im- proycment in the breeds ot horses. ltaco courses provided opportunity for testing out of the excellence of the noble animals and to afford en- conragemcnt 10 the developmeut of high class horses to higher points of perfection.
 Until ten years ago, Hot Springs. the greatest health resort in the world was not only a refuge for the afflict- ed in every part of the land who would come aud partake of her healing wa ters, but was also the mecca of the worn business man, seeking a few weeks rest and recreation from the toil and care Of his daily work. At that time iiot Springs Arkansas was the haven If fast horses and thrilling races. which afforded attraction to the man of wealth to visit Arkansas just as those inspired waters held out invitation to the sick to soiourn at our famous health paror, in the val ley of vapors
 prodigious sum of money had been expended by the people of Hot Springs Co construct the finest race course in the South and to erect build
 ngs and equipment of the most elab- crate and costly nature combining every possible element of comfort and convenience that could be designed. for the accommodation of the visiting public Why such liberal expendi- lures for such elaborate accommoda- tions at Hot Springs. Arkansas Simply because the fancicrs of fast and fine horses the world over, be. lieyed that the combined natura. at- fractions of Hot Springs. on account of her hcalth-Eiins waters, together with race course, such as they had designed, would afford. would result in drawing greater crowds to Hot Springs annually than had come be- fore Furthermore. because they be lieved that the people of Arkansas would lend approval to the exhibition of the qualities of good horses, at their health resort, which was being visited annually by people from al parts of the world
 l those days Hot Springs was the center of horse racing interest every smH. and thousands of the finest hor to lo found in the world, were brought to her stables for those con- tests, Whil, hundreds O. thousands of business men came every year from diffe. gt s,l.s ,c spend a couple Of months witness the races and incl dently not only see Arkansas, but to spend thousands of dollars each with in the state.
 But change has come about. The Legislature passed law. without any demand Of pubic sentiment. prohibit ing horse racing in Hot Springs. The dashius steeds ceased to speed over Oaklawu track The admiriue throngs of men and women no more filled the palaia graud stands The business men of the north and east desiring rest and recreation for themselves and fami ies, turned their eyes from Hot Springs and sought entertainment at other places less meritorious. but unhampared by arbitrary restrictions.
 What did Hot Springs do? Did her people take grouch over their mis- fortune? No They had faith that the action of the legislature which ris- itgd disaster upon Hot Springs, was not fostersd nor approved by the sin Cere senUmeut of the impartial think ing element of Arkansas citizenship. Although victims of partisan preiu- ] dice they were stil loyal to Arkansas and were the first in the state to prove their fidelity by taking the lead
 along a omst important enterprise to
 advance the interests of the whole
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