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The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
.CARRANzA HOLDS
 UP ENDORSEMENT
Unless He Replies at Once to Ameri- can Communication the Joint Commission Will Re Dis
 missed-SituatiO Tense.

Washington, Dec. 26.- Unless Gen eral Carranza returns a favorable answer today to the last communi- cation made to his commissioners by the American representatives a week ago at Philadelphia, the nego- tiations will come to an end.
 The Mexican commissioners will meet at New York today, and if Car ranza has sent to them his answer 1t is expected that Luis Cabrera, chair man of the Mexican delegation, will forward it immediately to Secretary Lane, chairman of the American section.
 When the joint Mexican-Ameri- can commission re-convened at Philadelphia, Alberto J. pani, the Mexican commissioner who carried the protocol signed at Atlantic City to Queretaro for the ratification of General Carranza, submitted coun- ter proposal. It was, in effect, a rejection of the agreement entered into by the commissioners, and the substitution of another protocol that had been drafted by the Mexican commissioners at the direction of Carranza.
 The Americans replied in a writ ten communication saying that they could not consider the counter-pro- posal and insisting that the agree ment already made must either be ratified or definitely repudiated. Some aspect of annulment was given the communication by the insistence that an answer would be expected by December 26 It was not speci- lically stated that failure to ratify the agreement would result in a final break of negotiations, but the intimations that the Americans would not continue the negotiations that have already been extended over three months was made.
 If Carranza's answer is communi- cated to Secretary Lane today ar engagements for continuation of the conferences of the joint com mission will be made unless the character of the reply is such as to make it evident that continued de- bate on the subject is useless. In that case a formal exchange of notes by the chairman of the commission will probably mark the finish of the work.
 In the event that Carranza agrees to the terms of the protocol signed it is expected that the sessions will be resumed one week from today, perhaps in Washington, although the Mexioans desire that they might be held in New York.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
pREPARED TO ASSAULT JAILER
John Rogers, Therefore Loses All
 Chance of Freedom on Bond.

John Rogers, who is being held in the county jail to await the session of the Circuit court in April on the charge of the illegal sale and manu- facture of liquor, has doubtless lost all chance of getting aid or comfort in the matter of making bond. At the examining trial he was placed under $700 bond, and in default of bail he was placed in the county jail, but. since then an effort had been made to get his bond reduced to $500 cash. Just about the time he thought he would be able to furnish this bond, the officers dis covered that he had well laid plans to assault Jailer J. A. Johnston and break jail. He had made a saw out of piece of steel taken from the sole of his shoe, and by using piece of brass from the plumbing in the cell and a piece of leather obtained from somewhere, he had made a billy with which he expected to floor Johnston. When these plans were discovered, the officers lost all interest in trying to help him get his release on a cash bond.
 It was generally understood when Rogers was arrested some two weeks ago by Sheriff H. w. Finger and Deputy U. S. Marshal J. A, Thornton that he was a bad man, and in being brought to jail from his home on Mountain Fork, he made frequent threats as to men he would get when he again secured his freedom.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
10 ARE DEAD IN
 ARKANSAS STORM
Tornado Swept Path 75 Miles Long Across South Central Part of State Tuesday Afternoon Property
 Damage Known to Re Great.

From The Arkansas Gazette.
 Ten persons are known to be dead, i6 others injured, and many others are reported dead or injured, in tornado which swept a path approx imately 75 miles in length across the south central part of Arkansas Tuesday afternoon. Of the known dead, four are white and six are ne- groes.
 Wires in ali parts of the stricken district are down, and travel is im- peded by flooded roads. It is ex- pected that with the re-establish- ment of communication the list of known dead will be largely in- creased.
 The total property damage done by the tornado may run into many thousands of dollars. Many houses and barns were destroyed, either by wind or lightning, and in several places live stock was killed The storm was accompanied by a down. pour of rain, which added to the scenes of desolation and suffering. Ill several places outside the zone of the wind storm severe electrical disturbancs were felt
 The storm brought death to three persons near Carlisle, two near Eng land, two near Sherrill and three near Pine Bluff. Other deaths are reported from several places Those known to be injured are reported from Approximately the same dis tricts.
 Reports of the storm come from points as far separated as Leola, in southern Grant county, and Des Arc. in Prairie county. It passed south of Sheridan, Redfleld and Wampoo, between England and Keo, then in a northeasterly direction south of Carlisle and between DeVall's Bluff and Des Arc.
 Mile Wide in Places. The tornado was first felt in northern Dallas or Grant county, and swept thru Grant, Jefferson, pu- laski and Lonoke counties. a dis tance of from 75 to 100 miles, finally spending it's force in Prairie or Woodruff county The path of the storm is reported from 300 yards to nearly 2 mile iff width.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
s1OO Reward. S1O0

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages. and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de- stroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- fure in doing its work. The proprie- tors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address: r. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. Ohio Sold by all Druggiste. Tbc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Americans Released.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The two hundred Americans detained in Syria and Palestine by the Turkish military authorities have been granted permission to leave via Bei- rut, on condition that they intern at Beirut for month to make value less any military information they may have.
 The United States has repeatedly made diplomatic efforts to free the Americans, some of whom are mis- sionaries and other naturalized citi- zens, and until now each effort has been thwarted by the Turkish mili- tary commander. Ambassador Elk us, at Constantinople, reported the porte's action to the state depart ment today. Efforts will be made to have the time of internment short ened.
 The cruiser Des Moines, now at Alexandria, Egypt, will go to Beirut to take on the refugees.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
COTTON STALKS MAY BE USED
 IN MANUFACTURES OF PAPER
Capitalists of Several Texas Cities Are Working on a Plan-Patents
 Said to Be ObtainahEe.

Austin, Tex. Dec. 24.--UtiIization of from forty to fifty million tons of cotton plant stalks that go to waste waste annually in Texas in the manufac- ture Of paper is being considered. Capitalists of Wichita Falls, Austin, and other Texas cities are working 10 develop the plan in conjunction with the state agricultural depart ment
 Two patents are said tt be obtain able by which the waste material. it is estimated, could be turned intc| t5,000000 tons of paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
EDGAR & co. HAS RICH COPPER
Samples From Montgomery County
 Mine Brought to Mena

Frank P Fay, connected with Ed gar & Co, the concern that is doing very extensive mining work near the west line of Montgomery coun- ty, spent Wednesday in Mena while en route to the home office in St. Louis.
 Mir. Fay stated that the company already had spent about $90000 in it's project and so far he was we'll pleased with results, having in sight at this time at least $25,000 in rich copper ore, besides sonic rnangan- ese. A considerable part of the work that has been done is the con struction of fine pike road te con meet with the railroad to the east, over which 1t is proposed to haul the ore in motor trucks.
 In addition the company has se- secured interests in Heath valley in Polk county, and has begun deyel- opment work on which at least 5000 or 5000 will be spent
 Thru the courtesy of MT. Fay small samples of the copper ore taken from the $50 foot drift in the Montgomery county mines can be seen at the office of The Star.
 Incidentally, Mir. Fay formerly lived at Carthage, Mo, where some twenty-five years ago he was per- sonal acquaintance of A. w. St John, founder of The Star. and when he came to the office "Wednesday he expected to meet his former friend not having heard of his death almost ten vparg aQo
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
SCHOOLS ENTER CONTESTS.
Oak Ridge Defeats Thacker in
 Ciphering and Spelling.

A ciphering and spelling contest has been started between the pupils of the Thacker and the Oak Ridge schools. The first of the series was held last Friday night in the Thack-i CT school between eight representa- tives from each school. In combin- ing the score made both in spelling and ciphering, the Oak Ridge repre- sentatives won, the score being 42 to 70. A second contest is to be held next Friday night at the Oak Ridge school, and then the third contest will be dependentiupon who is the winner of next Fridays con- test. The one winning two out of the three contests will he declared the winner. R. L. Thrailkill and Gregg Purvis arc the teachers of the schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Two Guessed Right Number.

There were two persons who guessed the lucky number which won the buggy at the Petty store last Saturday. They were W. w. Mcbride of Big Cedar and G. Green of Potter, both of whom guessed l3, Both of the parties have been noti- fled, and will be given an opportun- ity of settling the ownership of the buggy between themselves, and if they cannot agree, Mir. Petty will buy the interests of each. MT. Pet tvs plan is to seal up a number early in the year, and then each customer is given an opportunity to make a guess or guesses, depend ing upon the amount of purchase, the only information given is that the number is between and f00,- 000.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Villa Protects Foreianers.

Washington, Dec. 26 Villa is giv- ing protection to those foreigners who remained in Torreon after he took the city, according to official advices to the state department to- day, which added that the party of foreigners who fled with the Brit ish consul O'Hea before the capture of the city, were blocked at San Luis potosi because the bandits had cut the railroad line northward toward Saltillo.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
WAR MUST RE SUCCESS.
Otherwise Peace Will Not Re Per-
 manent, Says Russ Organ.

petroerad, Dec. 25. Discussing the forthcoming reply to the peace proposals, the Rech says:
 The official reply cannot state that the entente allies aim to bring the Turkish empire to an end in or der to remove forever German aims of world dominion, or that the al- lies will demand the reorganization of Austria a-Hungary in order to make impossible the fullilIlment of German ideas regarding central Europe. which forms the first step of their program for world power Diplomacy cannot suggest these terms until the allies have laid the firm foundation for success of their present military tasks. But by saying less, diplomacy would ac- knowledge result of the war un- successful for the allies"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
CANADIANS A\NIHILATED
 AN ENTIRE BATTALION.
ln Addition They Captured B Pris- oners and Killed I50 in Dugouts
 Who Refused to Surrender.

With the British Army in France, Dec. 26.-North of Arras, certain Canadian troops have accomplished what British officers declare marks new pha.e in trench warfare.
 In a raid they succeeded Ill put ting out of action an entire battalion of German infantry, taking 59 pris- oners, including one commissioned officer, and it is estimated that they killed i50 Germans in dugouts, which were blown to atoms after the occupants refused to surrender.
 The Canadian losses were ex- tremely light.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
CAR OF F0RDs FOR MENA.
|. C. Proctor & Son, Local Agents
 Will Deliver the Autos.

A carload of Ford automobiles ar rived in Mena Wednesday to be distributed thru the E. c. Proctor X Son agency. The cars had been ordered since the middle of August, and had been so long coming that the buyers had almost quit think ing about them. There are six cars in the lot and they will go to the following persons: Sheriff H. w. -klager, Bud Randolph, Chas. Higgins and w. J. Lauck of this city; E. J. Lowe of Potter and G. H. Barnes of Vandervoort. The cars were unload ed "Wednesday, but as they came knocked down it will be day or two until they will be ready for use.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
PLUNGE THRU THE
 TEUTON|C LINES
Germans in Galicia Flee in Disorder When Entanglements Are Pierced by Russian Troops-Prisoners
 Taken-Americans Released.

petrograd, Dec. 20. Russian troops operating in the region of Bystritza in Galicia, says the Rus sian statement issued this morning, broke thru the barbed wire en- tanglements in front of the Austro- German advanced outposts yester- day and penetrated into Bohorod- czany Stare, southwest of Stanislau. The Teutons are said to have fled in disorder, leaving some prisoners in the hands Of the Russians.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
THE CHAIR FOR BANDITS.
Bill Making Train and Bank Robbinf
 Capital 0fRense Talked of.

Tulsa, OK, Dec. 2l.-State Senator Warren k. Snyder of Oklahoma Cits will intrnduee a bill in the state leg. islataTe making the penalty for trail and bank robbers death in the eleel tricf chair, he said. in an address to. day at q luncheon given by the Citl Club of Tulsa to the members of th| 
 Fiftyetwo members of the Senai and House were present. Variou questions of legislation were dist cussed both at the luncheon and al a smoker tonight. The get-togethel meeting was non-partisan.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
ii2,OOO,OOO AMERICANS.
Population of U. s. Continues to
 Drift to the Cities

Washington, Dec. 22.-The popula- tion of the United States continues to shift to the cities, according to estimates announced today by the census bureau.
 The total population of the states, territories and United States posses sions is put at tt2,444,620, showing for the past six years a growth of white population of ten million and of negroes three-fourths of mil lion.
 The estimates are based on the rate of population increase or de- crease in the past.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Young Man Hurt at Slave Mill.

John Martin, eldest son of Judge w. N. Martin and Mrs. Martin, met with an accident last Tuesday at the TrumbulI stave mill which might have cost him his left arm. In some way, he came in contact. with one of the saws which cut 8 gash two inches long and an inch deep into the deItoid muscle of the left arm. It took seven stitches to close the wound. The wound was dressed by Dr. P. R. Watkins, as- sisted by Dr. T. Nj. Fletcher.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Couqh Medicine for Children.

Mrs. Hugh Cook. Scottsville, N. Y, says: About five years ago when we were living in Garbutt, N. T., l doctored two of my children suffer ing from colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and found it just as represented in every way. It promptly checked their coughing and cured their their eeociiedss eociedss quicker than anything I ever used" 0btainable eVerYWhere.-Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Russian Front,

Berlin, Dec. 3. 25.-Regarding opera tions on the Russian front, today's army headquarters statement says:
 Front of Prince Leopold of Bava- ria-Austro-Hungarian outposts re- pulsed several Russian attacks near Lysiets, southwest of Stanislau in Galacia.n
 or the Macedonian front opera tions, the statement reads:
 There were no incidents of im- nnrIance.n
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Polk County Truck Growers to Meet

There will be meeting next Sat- urday afternSbn at the office of J, Hollister Tull, agriculturist of the K. O. &, of the truck growers of Polk county, for the purpose of planning for the work to be fol- lowed during the coming spring. X movement has been started to in- terest number of the growers in the growing or cabbage and beans and the meeting to he held Satur- day will be to reach an underestimate ing as to the number of acres to bs planted into cabbage and the num- Der of plants to be ordered.
 Watch The Star next week for details of the big Levi Wimberly sale at Egger r.--Ady. 52-it.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Imperial Conference.

London, Dec. 20-At a meeting of the empire parliamentary associa- ton today. Walter Hum Long, sec retary of state for the colonies, said the time of holding the imperial conferences suggested by Premier Lloyd-George in his speech yester- day, depended on the Overseas Do-
 nions. Their premiers, he add ed, were engaged in work as strenu- ous and anxious, and as important as that of the home government.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Have the Roads You
FREED FROM CATTLE TICKS.
Quarantine Has Been Lifted Fron
 Much Territory in the South.

Washington, Dec. 25.- The cattle quarantine was raised from more than 3i 0O0 square miles Of territory in the South, which has been freed from the cattle tick during the last fiscal year.
 The annual report of the bureau of animal industry, says the aetivi- ties of bureau in the tick freed area has resulted in the introduction of hundreds of pure beef and dairy cattle.
 Hog Raising in the South also has been increased by the bureaus ac- ticities,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
5,500 MORE PRISONERS.

Berlin, Dec. 26.-In Rumania, fif- ty-flve hundred prisoners have been taken by the Teutonic allies, the war office announced this afternoon.
 The town of Filipechtis on the railroad between Buzel and Brailia, was captured at the bayonet point.
 The strongly entrenched Russian positions on both sides of the village were stormed, the statement adds.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Baby Died on Christmas Night.

Mary Belle Dial, the infant daugh- ter of Mrs. Wm. F. Dial, living on Sherwood avenue, passed passed away on Monday night, having reached the age of i3 days. The mother of the little one is said to be in precari- ous condition, having been confined to her bed since the baby came. The remains of the little one were in tered in the l. 0. 0. F. cemetery last Tuesday. The father of the child is said to be somewhere in Missouri.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Old Settler Dies at Dallas.

s. E. Cummings, one of the aged settlers of the Dallas valley, died Monday night at 9:30 o'clock at his home, after having been sufferer for some time with dropsy. He k survived by his wife and six chil- dren of the second marriage, and five children of the first marriage. MT. Cummings had just made plans to move to MeTa, having traded his land for Q six acre tractswithin Che city limits
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Artillery Duel in West.

Berlin, Dec. 25.--Last night was generally calm on the Franco-Bel- gian front, army headquarters an- nounced today The statement reads:
 Western front There was an ar tillery duel of temporary severity in the Wyschaete sector With the re- maining armies the activity did not pass the useual measures.
 The night in most sectors was calm
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Lecture on Explosives.

Agent II. D. Ravenscraft has re- ceived notice from Superintendent 0. Cornelisen of a lecture at Fort Smith on February 5 by J. NJ. Scott, inspector of the Bureau of Explo- sives, the subject being, Glass B Explosives" Mir. Ravenscraft ex- poets to attend.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
ATTEMPT TO BuRN sT0RE?
HuddIeSton & Wood Building Fired
 and Had Narrow Escape.

S. I. Woods went to Waters early Monday morning in response to word that an attempt had been made to burn the Huddleston X Wood store, which is in charge or J. R. Huddleston. He had learned very little of the particulars before starting, except that it was thought that the fire was the work of an in- cendarian. Telephone wires were cut to prevent communication with neighbors, but luckily the fire was extinguished before much damage was done.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28

w. A. Talley, formerly of Hat field, now in the dry goods elothinl and shoe business at Ringlln6s 0kl has just spent few days in Men returning to Oklahoma Tuesday afi ernoon. While here lie made trae' for a 5-acre improved tract adj0i1 ing tho Profit bungalow on Hoi4 heck avenue. which Mir. Talley3 family will occupy the coming sun n1ec.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
War Must Re Fought to Success.

Paris, Dee. 26.-In addresses at the national congress of the French so- eialist party, Arthur Henderson, the British cabineLsminister and C. H. Roberls, member of the British par lament both affirmed that the war must be fought out until full guar autees have been obtained for q lasting peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
MAN DIES OF ANTHRAX.
Infection Supposed to Have Come
 From Hair Brush BristIe.

New York, Dee. 2i Elmer W. Griswold president of q brush man. uiacturiilg company. former mem-
 Der of the Connecticut general as sembly died here today of anthrax, alter brief illness. He injured his finger at the factory Friday and physicians believe that the disease, which rarely attacks human beings, vas coIlmunieated to the wound from an sinfeetna Aristle of a hair
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by constipation, as is often the case, ou will get quick relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. These tab lets also improve the digestion. Ob- fainahle eyervwhere-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
NOTICE TO Afro OWNERS

All auto owners are required to pav the state auto license tax be- tween the ist and 10th days of Ian uary. This should be attended to promptly in order to save penalty
 H. W. FINGER, Collector
 307-6t 52-it
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Car,l of Thanks.

2 I wish to thank all those who have so kindly lent financial assistance to my mother since the recent loss of her haoii;;sS haoii;;s;SS S;r Sy Are Arc. J. V strawn-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
Good for Constination.

Chamberlain's Tablets are excel lent for constipation. They are pleasant to take and mild and gen. tle in effect Obtainrble every where.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-28
For Trade-90 acres of good land in
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Ouluh OVdiitJ, ~ 4'tt oi''s v " v - now in operation in Polk county Ark, for stock of merchandise. For Rent-80 acres splendid farm fine improvements, close in.
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