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The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
BURNETT WANTS TO KNOW.
Polk County Representative Submits
 Questions to Taxpayers.

Thru the kindness of the editor of the Mena Star, I have this means of speaking to my fellow citizens in Polk county. I speak that 1 may know what to do to benefit the greatest number.
 Now there is being agitated in many sections of Polk county, hog law, or rather law making a four point barbed wire and four wires properly spaced from the ground, lawful fence.
 Tn some townships they are going to get up petitions asking for a bill of this sort to be introduced i'll the next general assembly.
 Now I do not fancy this by town ships, because of the hardships 1t will necessarily bring on those of surrounding townships. Now if introduce bin I had rather it would include the entire county. And do not aim to do this unless am made to believe that the majori- ty of the people want it.
 Now why not every one interested about this matter express their wishes on a post card and mail same to me in the next ten days. It would not cost anyone but one penny. and would be the cheapest way. By this means l could learn what the most people desired in the matter So let them come by the thousand.
 There is a territory including Acorn and Center township, thence east along the Dallas and Mt. Ida read to the Montgomery county line, thence north to the Oden and Mena road thence west to the east line of Acorn township, that might con- slider a law of this kind.
 There will also be a bill consid- cred, known as the General State Hospital Bill, which provides for selling a forty acres of land in Lit tie Rock owned by the state, and using proceeds to build a state hos pital for the purpose of taking care of the poor people of the state, who are not able to pay for such treatment. Now this, in the long run, means more tax money to de- fray general running expenses of another institution. And if l knew that a majority of the taxpayers of Polk county did not want il. would vote against it, as I am their servant tho personally l am in favor of the bill, as many of you know, for l spoke in favor of such a law in the March campaign Let me hear from you.
 l remain your servant.
 Chas. Burnett.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Bia Fork Forms speciaI District.

Big Fork school district has joined the ranks of the Rural Special school districts in Polk county. The special election for the purpose of passing on the question was held on Saturday December 9, and inc proposition was adopted without a dissenting vote. At the same time, the directors for the new organiza- tion were elected as follows. M. B. Fried and R T. Putnam for Three year. R II. Putnam and j. Nj. Fay .'r for two years; J. w. Bates and 2 '. Jones for one year. It is un- derstood that the purpose of form ing a special district is to make ar
 anaements to build another school house III the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Child succumbs to Diphtheria.

Nerna, the 5-year-old-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stanford died Thursday after a brief illness with what has been pronounced as diph- theria. The little one had not been considered seriously i'll until on "Wednesday night, and at that time the disease had reached the malig- nant stage. The diphtheretic serum treatment was used, but it proved of no avail Brief funeral services for the little one were held in the yard in front of the home on Ninth street last Friday being conduc- ted by the Rev w. l. Smith. Inter- menl was in the 1. 0. 0. '. cemelery.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
THE EMPTY STOCKING.

,,es an empty stocking hanging from many little bed
 e God blown hangs each sleeping curry heau' % e vision gathers nightly of the day that's soon to come
 Iere little should batter to the music or the dru
 ere an empty stocking hanging by many wind-plo"9 doo
 in for Christmas in the gray haunts o the poor & tbe eyes that shine brightly shall through ram o tears c nothing Christmas but the sorrow or the years Pn out spendor ceners in the mansions o the great NJ, cal will go unanswered. no tot shall vany watt m will summOnthe Christmas drum VII Io The tide of joy magic through the gateway o each soul p where one gift the dark of weary days H rendeers hoof thunder Povertys drear ways And SO for white seasonfor some wee deamer Doh ' Author unknown
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
-OFFICERS- W: Nj. stratton Walter Nance Cashier
The Farmer
the national joy smoke

The farmer is the man who feeds us al If the farmer should quit work the world would have to go out of business. He is the most important fac tor it the world today always has been always will be.
 This bank has many farmer patrons. Farmers are conducting their business along modern lines these days, the same other business men. They are the solid, reliable men of the community and every bank has reason to feel proud of its farmer friends. The accommodations of our bank are a- ways at the disposal of the farmers. You are in- vited to make our bank your headquarters when in to serve you.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Polk County Water Saves Dauobter

J. A. Springston, who lives near the boggy springs, about fifteen miles east of Mena, is rejoicing over the recovery of the health of his daughter Mrs Rosa Builta. at Caldwell, kas. She was a sufferer from a severe kidney trouble, and she had been urged by her father to come to his home and try the waters from a mineral spring near. She was taken bedfast, however. and the doctors gave her no hope. On learning of his daughters con- dltion, MT. Springston shipped five gallons of the water to his daughter. He has sent ten more, and Mrs. Builta is now about her household duties. Mir. Springston shipped more water Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
TO PUSH WOODEN BARRELS.
Tight Slave Manufacturers Meet
 in St. Louis.

NJ, c. 1rumbulI returned last week from Memphis, where he had at tended a meeting of the National Tight Slave Manufacturers Associa- ton, which had been in session q week. Mir Trumbull reports that the meeting resulted in the organi- zation of all the allied trades that have to do with the making of bar rels, including the hoop makers, the manufacturers of the 5ungs, and even the men who deal in the flags which are placed between the slaves of barrels. The purpose of the wid- CT organization is to push the use of wooden barrels, and to that end another meeting will be held next spring in St, Louis The manufac- ture of steel barrels, which threat ems to encroach on the wooden bar rel, is doubtless responsible for the renewed activity of the wooden staYe manufacturers.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
ASKS MORE POWER. !. ID GARRY ON WAR
Erench Premier Delivers Denuncia- tion of the German Peace Propos- al Before Chamber of Deputies
 -Derides Victory Claims.

Paris, Dec. 1.-The full reports of Premier Briand's speech before ,he chamber of deputies show that he accomplished his denunciation of the German peace proposal with the announcement that he would ask for increased power to carry on the war.
 The premier derided the German victory claims, and promised the French government that he would not promote any national mobiliza- tion like that involved ill Germany's home army plan.
 In concluding his address to the deputies, Premier Briand said:
 From this rostrum l must say that this peace proposal is a maneu- yer to separate the allies, disturb the conscious and demoralize the people of the French republic.
 Such a document must be thoro- ly mediated upon to see toward what objects it trends
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
WIFI AsI. for sons Pardon.

w E. Tibbs of Smithvlle was in Mena Friday circulating a petition addressed to Governor George w. Hays praying that his son, Newton Tibbs, might be paroled from the penitentiary. The young man was sentenced during the October term of court for burglary and larceny, the offense having been committed in Hatfield at the Watkins Merean- tile Company store. The petition was freely signed by Mena citi- zens, and in addition Mir. Tibbs had a petition that attested the previous good character of the boy which had been signed by neighbors in McCur- tain county. Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
]. q. u. \. NJ. Elects.

At the meeting of the Junior Or der of United American Mechanics, held Tuesday night, the following officers were elected: G. w. Du- game, counciler; 0. B. Bagshaw, vice-councilor; E. J. Doyle, record ing secretary; R. C. Maxwell, finan- cial secretary; L. W. Snow, treasur- CT; J. w. Hardy. warden; NJ. B. Le- gate, conductor; W. Homer Pigg, chaplin; H. w. Finger. inside sen- tinel; John Martin, outside sentinel; NJ. B. Legate, trustee.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Canada's Attitude.

Ottawa, Dec. ii-Canada' atti- tude toward the German peace pro- posals were indicated in the mes sage sent from here today by Sir George Foster, acting premier of the dominion, to Premier Lloyd George, as follows:
 Canada stands with you and the empire for vigorous prosecution of the war until complete victory is attained
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Delivered to Italy.

Paris, Dec 1.-The peace propos- als of the central powers have been delivered to the Italian government.
 There is yet no definite indica- tions as to the conditions upon which the peace negotiations might be attempted.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Pleasing to the Men.

German Headquarters in the West, Dec. ii.-Shouts of joy from the troops at the front greeted the news of the emperor's peace pro- posal, which was read to them yes terday.
 These, however, were tempered soon by doubts as to whether the entente would agree to peace now.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Was Guest of Overland Company.

J. B. Goss returned last Friday from Toledo, O.. where he had at tended the convention of the dealers and agents of the Overland Automo- bile Company. He came to Little Rock with the Overland Special, which carried the delegates from Arkansas and Illinois. Mir. Goss re- ports that 1900 persons were in at tendance at the convention, and they were all guests of the Willys- Overland Company while in Toledo.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Heartburn is a symptom of indi- gestion. Take dose of HERBINE in such cases. The pain disappears instantly. The bowels operate speedily and you feel fine, vigorous and cheerful. Price 50c. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co., Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Final Cron Estimates.

Washington, Dec. i5.-The final crop estimates were issued today by the census bureau as follows: corn 2,5S3,2ii, 900 bushels; wheat, 629,sS6.- GOO bushels.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Whenever You Need . General Tonlc
 Take 0rovess

The Old Standard Groves Tssteiess chill Tonic Is equally valuable as . General Tonic because 1t contains the well known tonic properties of QUININR and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take LAXATIVE PROMO ouinine. Ii stopsthe Cough and Headache and works of the Cold
 Drnggists refund money if 1t fails to cure F. w. IkONES signature on each box. 2Sc,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
 MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
December i3.

Judge R. NJ. Anderson, Mena, age 77
 Mrs. Mary Fry, same. ..,...... .6i Fred G. Bell, Mena. .......a age 29 Matte Riley, same. .............tS tS Marcus l.. Snow, Ida, Ok..age 2i
 Cora Hollingsworth, same. ... .iS
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Children take BALLARD'S HORE-

HOUND SYRUP willingly because 1t tastes nice. There isn't a better refhedy anywhere for children's coughs, hoarsness and bronchitis. It's a good medicine and easy to take. Price 25c, 50c and Si.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Will Locate in Polk County.

MT. and Mrs. T. NJ. Looper and Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Looper and Her bert Mitchell are here from Webbef Falls, Ok, to locate in Polk county. They have rented residences on South Seventh street, and will live in the city until such time when they can locate suitable farm lands. Their car load of household goods and a separate car of corn and 0th- CT feed was unioaded Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Bay Prince Albert eUcry-
 Where tobacco Is sold in foppy red bags, Sc; tidy red tins, Toe; handsone pound and hoif- pound fin humi-
 doTs'-and--thot corking fine pound crystal giass hun,i-
 dor rOith sponge nloistener fop that keeps the tobacco ip such cieUeT trini-al.0aysi
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Pictures framed by Hittebrand.- Adv. 2S6-6t l9-3i
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

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The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

See Xmas gifts at Hiltebrand's- Adv. 286-6t 49-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Mir. and Mrs Doss Thomas moved last week to the ii0-acre farm near Nunley which Mir. Thomas recently honght.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

John Kicks, Joseph Gill, Bart Watkins and John Horn. all of the Hatfield neighborhood, were among the farmers in Mens Saturday to do Christmas shopping, and to look after matters of business. Mir. Kicks was one among the party who had not raised cotton this year, but he had no apologies or regrets, for instead, he succeeded in raising
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

0. T. and Robert Floyd of Hartley were in Mena Thursday to market slaughtered hogs, which they sold at 10 cents per pound
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

J. R. Wasson, who lives west of town, was in Mena Friday to look after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Mrs. Il. J. Hart returned to Rich Mountain Friday after a visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Titus Hart. living west of the brick plant.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Mrs. John PuIlen and two children arrived Friday from Weatherford, Ok, to spend the holiday season with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. F. Wilhite of the Oden community. Mir. and Mrs. Wilhite came in from Oden Thursday to meet their daugh- ter, and started on the home trip Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

WIS. EIldUtIU oIttptF ItII Sunday evening to spend two months or longer with Mrs. Laura Guthrie and with Mir. and Mrs. Ar thur Scott in Miami, Fla. She will be accompanied by Perry and Eliza beth Ward, daughters of Mrs, Einor Ward
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Rev. H. T. Howell of Lower Big Fork was in Mena Friday to raise funds to be used in rebuilding the Lower Big Fork Missionary Baptist church which was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night. Mr. Howell re- ports that the old school building is being repaired and the plan was to have it ready for the school last Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Fred Parker of Reno, Ark, ar rived in Mena last Friday to spend at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jack Owens, in the Oliver Chapel neighborhoOd.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

down, 'recuperating, and then the
climb renewed. Goat trails were
followed as far as they went. Gla-
cial moraine and talus were left
below. Precipitious rocks and dan
gerous snow fields were negotiat-
ed. That night the men slept far
up under Shuksan's head, without
blankets, warmed by a fire.
Climb Rock Face.
The snow slopes now became
too steep to be trusted, SO wher-
ever possible the hardly less haz-
ardous rock was chosen. AT the
base of the final pinnacle came
the real contest between Price
and Curtis and the mountain
bully.
"We were compelled to go
straight up the fact of the rock
said Curtis, following the crest
of the ridge. II was little more
than a knife edge, which fell
away with dizzying abruptness
on either side.
"Crevices we're scarce and in
secure, and in many cases pieces
of rock had to chopped away with
the back of a hand axe to give any
hold ut all.
Our greatest danger lay n
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
BY Jack Jungmeyer
{ Staff Correspondent

SEATTLE. WASH, Feb. 1. -
Shuksan, a 10,600-foot peak in
northern Washington, is bully.
Time and again 1t has browbeaten
and rebuffed noted climbers try
ing to reach it's ebon crown.
This is the story of two men
Shuksan couldn't bluff, though it
nearly claimed the life of one.
w. nj. Price and Asahel Curtis,
numbered among Americas crack
mountaineers, made the first as
cent In a nerve-trying ordeal, aft
er having been repeatedly warn
ed that it could not be done.
Took Four Days
Both snow and rock climbing
problems of greatest difficulty
were encountered, and 1t took
four days to conquer the big
brute"
The first day Shuksan scored
by turning the men aside after Ia
hours of hard ascent--interpos-
{ ing q crevassed, glacial field
which It would require too long
q time to traverse.
A day was spent In camp. lower
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

some piece of rock giving away
with our full weight upon it. And
this happened despite every pre-
caution.
II had gone up some distance
above a narrow shelf, when both
my hand and footholds gave way
at once. For a sickening moment
| plunged downward, the whole
universe dizzy picture, fetching
up by some freak of luck on the
shelf"
Shuksan, the bully, had deliv-
cred its wallop.
"A few minutes rest was re-
quired to steady up my nerves. IT
was the most dangerous fall l
had ever experienced.
Summit at Last
"Price told me afterward that
in the flash It had taken me to
topple and land, he had figured
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

Sir Guy Laking, armorer OF the
king of England, has a helmet of
the 18th century which is worth
10000. Only one other helmet
Of the same period In perfect con-
dition Is known.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

James Mckeever of McGuf-
fey, o., although totally blind.
drives his own automobile when
somebody else is in the car to give
him directions. He has taken the
automobile apart and put It to-
gether again without assistance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
IL Is reported that

Ii Is reported that an earth,
quake in Union county, Oregon
caused a hot spring to become
cold, while large spring burst
out In the middle of a public road.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

conquered, though, in final pro-
test, ii sent an avalanche after
the men pigmies with a crashing
roar when Curtis and Price were
half way down the mountain
again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

out several plans to get me back
to camp If / had missed the
shelf"
Another 1000 feet of such
climbing, and the pair stood on
the summit. The bully had been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
HIRAM JOHNSON
FOR PRESIDENT

ST. PAUL, Feb. 4.-Hiram
Johnson's name was filed today
whit he secretary Of state as a
candidate for the nomination of
president on the progressive
ticket.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

the Wilkes stock company is Civ
ing a brilliant performance of
the new play. Beginning Sunday
matinee the company will be
seen In The Call of the North"
with Mr.. Hackett and Miss Hunt
in the leading roles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
fine FOR UNsHAvEN

The barber of the Crystal River fresh
erson and the job ng that the populace
thought kill birds
the other digging
The cigar ashes of the municipal desk
dogs 49, batting trapping neiabor chickens s12 wnng
$780, abettng municipal
~eeds $5; owning growing
$780, failure before Saturday night
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

lila from severe flood after China
ditch had gone over its banks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

U, s. internal revenue officer
at San Francisco shoots and Kills
M. ID. Jones, who opened fire on
him while resisting arrest for un-
lawful sale of drugs. Jones Is
believed to have been leader OF
drug ring.
Delegate WicKersham intro
duces bills in congress for 81, 1O0,-
600 improvements in Alaska.
Melted Gem spuds will advance
81 with every additional inch OF
snow say dealers.
Cut flowers and floral work.
tiinz, florist, SO. 9TH and X. adv
City council votes to accept pro-
posal of county commissioners to
bear half expense of repairing
bulkhead of Puyallup river.
Bee Dr. ". bfuuu, OLE Nat
Realty bldg, for all kinds of stom-
ach and nervous disorders. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crowley sue
T. r. & p. for $2995 as result of
fall by Mrs. Crowley from Bis
mark car.
Mclean the contract mover.
Main 1880, adv.
NJ. Scott, alleged bootlegger, on
trial today in Judge Linck's court.
Washington State College Glee
club will appear at Stadium High
next Monday evening.
The eleventh annual ball of the
State Business college will be
held tonight. according to schsd-
ule, the committee announced
today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Feb 4-Brsh American authori-
ties here agreed today that the German raider which the
liner Appam the fruit trader Ponga
that she fitted with
the British blockade
that she the Lieut.
retcence regarding identity
statement that she Moewe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
1.-THE CALL OF THE NORTH"
COMES NEXT TO EMPRESS

Only three more performances
of willard Mack's great play,
Kick H." remain for Empress
theater audiences-tonight, to-
morrow matinee and night. With
Norman Hackett and pretty
Phoebe Hunt in the leading roles
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

Twenty-three bIooded Shetland
and Welsh ponies are killed wheh
barn collapses on Ellenspurs
ranch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

2 BUREAUS NOMINATE
Nominations Commercial club directors
more bureaus last night follows:
Retail merchansE. E. McAiiln Hufford G. T. Much
lenbruch, H. e. O'Neal, Walter w. Wing and H. F. King.
e. w. w. A. "
A. A. Pentecost A. G. Prichard and f. c. Richards
The remaining bureaus will tonight for the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

The Victoria and Codova their Tacoma
Alaska Kenneco Eamar Laouche
a $594,000
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

Delegate Wickersham intro
duces bills in congress for 81, 1O0,-
600 improvements in Alaska.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
VEGETABLES

Ewes ''...'..s .s'..'..... iva
LAMBS ........'.. ......lZ ~ " l4c
WnOle 1OR 10
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04
TODAY'S
MARKET
PRICES

@ @ y Q @ g g o o o o Q Q o o o
. WHAT PRODUCERS GET .
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-04

Glenn Parker, U. S. geological 81
the Rotary club yesterday that it won
easy to irrigate and make valuable
south of Tacoma, diverting water fl
purpose.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-17

UPRISING
PLANNED

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1.-THE
war department today sent to General
Funston unofficial information to the
effect that plans for a new uprising in
Mexico were alleged to be maturing in
this country.
This information was given to the dc
partment in private letters. 1t was al.
legged that the conspiracy had already
reached definite stage.
1t is claimed that arms and ammuni-
tion have already been smuggled
across the border and it is understood
that the conspirators expected to fol
low in small parties.
Los Angeles, FL Paso and New Or.
leans were mentioned as the principal
gathering places for the plotters. Ap-
parently they include many of the
Cientifico party. but few Villistas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-17
TWO CHANGES
AT COURT HOUSE

Next Monday morning Ross Cox. for
long time the efficient chief deputy
in the county clerks office, will leave
that office and enter upon the dis
charge of his duties as chief deputy in
Court Clerk Newmans office, succeed
ing Mrs. Edna Watkins, who has re-
signed in order to take up other lines
of work.
County Clerk Bradley announces the
appointment of J. F. Burrows. Rush
Springs. as successor to Mr..
Cox. Mr. Burroughs has entered upon
the discharge of his duties as CHIEF
deputy and is fast familiarizing hin-
self with the work of the office. Mrs.
Watkins announces that she will re-
main in the court clerks office until
the first Of March, or until such time
as Mr.. Cox becomes familiar with his
new duties.