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The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
GREECE ACCEPTS DEMANDS OF ALLIES
British Government Is Now Taking Over Control of Postal ffd Tele- graphic Commu k fsions-tlaim
 Enemies Use Them.

London, Sept. l,-The Greek gov ernment has accepted the demands of the entente powers in their en- tirety and the agents of the French and British governments are today taking over the control of the pos- tai and telegraphie communications
 The British and French ministers at Athens Saturday presented a note to Greece demanding the control of the postal and telegraph and wire less systems on the ground that they were being used by enemies of the entente.
 They also demanded that the agents of the Teutonic allies, now employed in corruption and espion- age, must immediately leave Greece and measure will be taken against all Greek subjects who may be found guilty of complicity.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
WILSON'S TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN
Address at Log Cabin in Which the
 Emancipator wias Born.

H0dgensyille, Sept 4.-Standing before the log cabin in which Abra- ham Lincoln was born. now housed in magnificent memorial struc- ture, President Wilson today in be- half of the United States. accepted the Lincoln homestead, acquired by popular subscription thru the Lin- coin Farm Association The Presi- dent made his trip to Hodgensville wholly one of tribute to the memory of Lincoln, declining all invitations to make speeches in the political campaign.
 How eloquent this little house within this shrine is of the vigor of democracy, exclaimed the presi- dent as he spoke of Lincoln as eK- employing the American spirit as showing the heights which men of lowly birth may attain.
 "We are not worthy to stand here, said he, unless we ourselves be in deed and in truth real demo- crats and servants of mankind, ready to give our very lives for the freedom and justice and spiritual exaltation of the great nation which shelters and nurtUres us
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
GOVERNMENT OWN
 ERSH|P IS COMING.
A. E. GarretsOn, Leader of Railroad Brotherh00is, Declares Inter- ference in Strike Is Only a
 Step in That Direction.

Washington. Sept. 5.-Government ownership of railroads and other public utilities is coming, in the opinion of A. B. Garretson. leader of the four railroad brotherhoods, which threatened a strike for an B. hour day. The avoidance of a na- tional rail strike through strong government interference is only one of the series of steps toward that end.
 Ten years hepce. he predicted. you will see a miglny stride toward government ownership and opera tion of all railroads, as well as other public utilities l believe in such a program after mature reflection. The sentiment in that direction has grown steadily as the bricklayer would say the settlement of the strike is just another course in the structure,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
WILSON ACCEPTS
 HIS REFORMATION
Made Address in Which Gave Vigor- o'is Defense to His Mexican and European Policies-Republican
 Party Provincial"

Long Branch, N J., Sept. 2.-Pres- ldent Wilson formally accepted his renomination here this afternoon With an address reeounting the leg lslative record of the Democratic party vigorous defense of his Mexican policy, his dealings with the European belligerents and an out line Of his view of Americas obli- cations for the future.
 With the members of the notifi- cation committee headed by Senator James grouped about him at Sha- dow Lawn. the summer White house, the president declared the Republican party was just the par " that can not meet the new condi- tons Of new age and that the day oi Little Americanism, when meth ods of protection and industrial nursing were the chief study of our provincial salesmen," was past and gone"
 We can no longer indulge our traditional proyineialism' said the president. We are to play a lead Ing part m the world drama wheth- er We wish it or not. We shall lend not borrow; act for ourselves. not initiate or follow: organize and ini- tate, not peep about merely to see where we may get in
 Speaking Of his diplomatic nego- tlations with the European belliger- ents, the president followed a de- claration that. while property .rights might be vindicated by claims for damages. the loss of life and the fundamental rights of humanity never could be, with this statement
 The record is clear and con- sistent turnout and stands distinct and definite for anyone to judge who wishes to know the truth about it.r
 Immediately afterwards he said.
 "I am the candidate of a party. but I am above all things else an Ameri- can citizen l never seek the favor nor fear the displeasure of that small alien element amongst us which puts loyalty to a foreign pow CT before loyalty to the United States"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
PROGRESS SLOW AT.
 CRANN|S OIL WELL.
Drill Going Thru Alternate Layers of Hard and Soft Rock of Diff ferent COlOrs-Depth Is
 1.6i0 Feet.

On request from The Star, Alex Coyle of Grannis, stockhoIder and director in the company putting down the oil well at Grannis. under date of September ,, gives the fol- lowing information as to the pro- gress of the enterprise.
 The oil well is progressing slow ly, the formation still being hard, altho at times the drill will go down several feet with little effort. and at other times 1t requires twelve hours to drill two feet. The stem and bit are f0rty-eight feet long and weigh $500 pounds. The drillers claim that this is much too light, the bit being 65s inches, whereas it should be at least eight inches, thereby giving much mora weight.
 The depth Of the well this morn ing is i.6l0 feet. Last Tuesday there was a showing of oil in black sand, the sand being about i feet Since that time the drilling has been harder until fl o'clock today, when they struck white sand, which IS much easier.
 owing to one of the drillers leaving and another coming in this evening, drilling was stopt half day, but at 6 o'clock they have started again If oil Is not struck before. in paying quantities, they will go down Co 2000 feet Mir. Nixon. the treasurer of the oil con- pany who has been on tht ground Since the work commenced. does not expect oil till a different for nation or sand is struck, which may happen al any time. He claims that he never saw so many changes from hard to soft. and from white sand to black, and sometimes all most red, and then again a milky epIor v
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
LONDON HAD A BIG AIR RAID
Flock of zeppelins Attacked the British Capital at Midnight Sat urday-0ne Air Craft Bagged-
 Many Bombs Were Dropped.

London, Sept. 3.-German sky forces attacked London last night in the greatest air raid in history.
 One of the raiding Zeppelins, hit squarely by shell from British anti-aircraft gun plunged to earth from a great height in a burst of flame, falling in a vacant lot in the London district.
 Exactly how many Zeppelins took part III the raid and the number of casualties Is not known at this hour. An official bulletin issued by Gener- al French. commander of the home forces, merely declared that the raid was the greatest ever made on London and that many bombs were hurled down, striking in widely sep arate localities.
 Thousands of LOndOners saw the IeDpelins fall-perhaps the most thrilling war spectacle the world has ever known.
 Crowds Out to See Raid
 Pouring out into the streets in their night clothes in utter disregard of the police warning to remain in doors during raids. the LondOners watched calmly while searchlights flashed across the sky, directing the work of the anti-aircraft gunners. In the face of possible death they joked and laughed while bursting shells hid the long yellow dirigibles from sight behind white puffs of smoke.
 The long finger of a searchlight picked out one of the Zeppelins aud followed 1t in race across the sky. Shell began bursting above the air ship as the crew vainly maneuVered to escape the glare of the light.
 Cheered Zeppeiin's FalI.
 Suddenly flames were seen to burst from the Zep Delln near the center of the gondola. A tremen- dous cheer went up from the crowd when the Zeppelin began crumpling up It staggered in it's course and then rolled over and shot earthward ln q sheet of flame For a few brief seconds the whole sky was a-glare as if great city was being devoured by fire.
 Long after the burning mass had i disappeared below the tops of the buildings the crowd was cheering itself hoarse. There was no sign of panic
 First of Series of Raids?
 Because of the large number of lZeppeiins engaged, it is believed thai the attack was the first of a series of great raids which the Germans announced several weeks ago had been planned to strike terror to London in September and October Whether any of the new 780-foot super-Zeppelins took part in the at tack is not known at this hour. The sky forces were favored by ideal weather conditions in their journey across the channel. They were met with lively fire from anti aircraft guns. however, and were picked up by searchlights as soon as they arrived above London. The destruction of one of the raiding Zeppelins proved conclusively the improvement in the air defenses of London since the Zeppelin raids of a year ago.
 The official statement said that the raid on London was beaten off.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
RATE TO MEET s-HOUR LAW.
Two Per Cent Will Cover It Instead
 of Twenty, Says Expert.

Oklahoma City. Sept. 2.-An ad- vance of less than two per cent in rates for freight and passenger ser vice on all roads operating in Okla homa will meet the additional ex- pense of the proposed 6-hour law for trainmen become effective, in stead of 20 per cent. as is said by railway managers. according to fig ures compiled today by Geo. A. Zen shaw, corporation commissioner.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
10000 NATIONAL GUARD
 TROOPS PASSED IN REVIEW
oaiu to Have Been the Most Spec taeular Military Demonstration
 Ever Held at Laredo Base.

Laredo, Aug. 3i.--General William a Mann, commanding the Laredo aistrlct. reviewed ten thousand Ma silai sgiollai Guardsmen and regular sol- aiers today in what was said to have 9een the most Spectacular military 1emonstration since Laredo became Tn i846. " 'A - '7'o''
 Assembling near Fort Mcintosh. cTe of troops marched thru the streets VI laredo to the outskirts, making long. '"'i i'Ai1' th riNe regimental bands furnished saag music for the review, which was
 n',tu nesu on the artillery drill grounds
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
|NO COST 10 HAVE
 COTTON GRADED
,oSOe 4. E. Wear Calls Attention to Seryiee Rendered Farmers by Ex- tension Division of U. of A. and
 IT. $. Dept. of Agriculture.

The following was received by Idqe A. E. Wear
 aThe Extension Division of the University of Arkansas and U. s. Deoartment of Agriculture has per- fected cooperative arrangements with the Ofice of Markets and Rur- al Organization whereby the work of classifying cotton for the pro- dneer will be continued this year with headquarters in the Old State Eouse. Little Rock Plans have also been completed whereby this work will be carried on at each of fhe District Agricultural Schools, men spending two days each week at each school and doing classify ing work for farmers in the several counties adjacent who may prefer to send their samples to one or the .0ther school rather than to the cen fral office at Little Rock. Samples may be sent to any of these points or to Little Rock, men being sta- toned here all the time.
 This is very important work and I trust that you will let this in formation be known to your com munity. The service is rendered absolutely free of cost. Farmers may be advised to write to the Office of Markets and Rural Organi- zation or to the Extension Division of the University of Arkansas and U. s. Department of Agriculture, Old State House, Little Rock, for supplies for forwarding samples for classification These supplies include a tag for each bale of cot ton. q sack that will hold from 30 to 50 samples and a frank tag which transmits the samples thru the mail free of postage. When these sam ples are received tliey are promptly classed and a grade card showing the information as to grade and length of staple of each bale is mailed to the owner. In this way, the producer may know accurately the value of his cotton and the same may be submitted to ware houses and banks. In some coun- ties it will be planned to have the ginners send samples direct to the Little Rock office in order that the producer may have this informa- ton n hand at the earliest possible moment
 T shall be pleased to have you give this work your earliest atten- tion, and your cooperation will be appreciated.
 Yours very truly.
 "J. H. Miller. Director"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Baron Is Arrested.

Athens, Sept. 4.-Baron von Sehenk chief Of director of the German propaganda in Greece. has been arrested and taken aboard an entente cruiser, it is reported.
 The entente diplomats had de- handed that yon Schenk and sixty two co-workers be expelled from Greece and. it is said he barricaded himself in a house with a score of armed guards for protection.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Are YOu LooI,Ing Old?

Old age comes quick enough with out inviting it. Some look old at forty. That is because they neglect the liver and bowels. Keep your bowels regular and your liver healthy and you will not only feel younger but look younger. When troubled with constipation or bil- iousness take Chamberlain's Tab lets. They are intended especially for theX ailments and are excellent. Easy to take and most agreeable in effect. 0btainable everywhere. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
FELL i,5oo FEET TO HIS DEATH.
Captain Ralph McMillan, Aviator.
 Killed at St. Francis Kas.

St. Francis, Kas., Sept. B. Capt. Ralph McMillan. an aviator. was killed here yesterday when his Cur tlsS. blplane was caught in an air pocket and fell nearly i,500 feet, crushing him beneath l. was the second time in week that McMillan had fallen, the previous accident having occurred at HaveIock last Sunday He escaped without in- jury, then. however.
 Rather than disappOint a crowd of three thousand, McMillan went up i'll the face of a deceptive gale. At height of l,500 feet his engine stopped and he lost control. He fought to regain stability. but failed
 McMillan was 35 years old.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
 DiarrhOea Remedy.

This is a medicine that every fam fly should be provided with. Collie and diarrhoea often come on sud- denly and 1t is of the greatest inn portance that they be treated promptly. Consider the suffering that must be endured until a phys ician arrives or medicine can be Ob- tained Chamberlain's Colic. Chol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy has a reputation second to none for the quick relief which it affords. Ob-
 tainable everywhere. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
DIVIDEND FOR DEPOsIT0Rs
Court Orders Payment of 25 Per
 Cent by Fort Smith Bank.

Fort Smith, Sept. 2-A 25 per cent dividend has leen ordered for depositors of the American National Bank, which failed in March. This is the first dividend declared OfIi- cers of the institution will be tried in the United States Court here on September IS. charged with wreck ing the institution.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
FAIR WEATHER PREDICTED.
Widely Scattered Showers Tuesday
 OF "Wednesday are Probable.

Washington, Sept 2-Weather Bureau predictions for the week be- ginning Sunday, issued today are;
 West Gulf States-.Generally fair, except showers probable at begin hing of week in Rio Grande valley. Temperatures near seas0nable nor mal
 Plains States and Upper Mississ- ipDi Valley-Fair. except for vide ly scattered showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures above seasonal average first part of week, followed by cooler weather after Wednesday,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
GRAFT POSSIBLE IN LITTLE
 ROCKS SCHOOL ANNEXATION
Reduction This Year S9.0O0 Against Increased Attendance Starts
 investigation.

Little Rock. Sept. 3.-The Little Rock School Board, thru B. P. Kidd, president, announced yesterday it Will immediately order another enu- meratlon of the school population 0f the district to ascertain why there was such a large decrease rom previous years, Tn spite of the increased enrolment in the schools. The announcement followed pub llcatlon of statements that the State Board of Education. at its meeting tomorrow would investigate the possible padding" of the school rolls, upon which the apportionment rom the c0momn school fund is made
 Members of the School Board place the responsibility for the dis erepaney in the school census on R. F. HArrocks. former clerk of the board who went out of office July 5l They say the enumeration for the last ten years has been made under his direction. Mir. HOrroeks ileit for Atlantic City. N, J., the day ms term expired and has not re- turned
 5000 Loss This Year.
 The district will receive about S9,- Ou0 less this year than last. Even should the second enumeration show an error in the report the district VIII lose that amount this year be- cause the apportionment will be made tomorrow. before the new enumeration can be started, accord llng to Geo. B. Cook. state superin- Iendent of public instruction. ', If the census has been padded in the past the board certainly knew hot9ing of 1t, Mfr. Kidd said yes-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
DENVER HAS LARGEST FLAG.
1t Takes Fire Hose to Wash Old
 GIory-i37 Feet Long.

Denver, Sept. 2.-Denver has. it is believed, the largest American flag in the world. It is t37 feet long and 6S feet wide. When it is necessary to wash the immense flag. 1t is hung on the side of the municipal audi torlum. one of the largest auditori- ums m the United States, and fire hose IS turned on 1t. It takes two hours to wash the flag.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
FRIGHT SHOCK KILLED
 M0BBED SHERIFF'S CHILD

Lima, O.. Sept. t.-Sheriff Sher- man Eley. who was tortured last night until he directed the mob to Ottawa, where he had taken Charles Daniels, negro, for safety, and where he made his escape from the an gered crowd. returned to Lima to- day to learn that his little daughter died from the shock, caused when the mob forced the jail while seek ing the negro.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
How to Give Good Advice,

The best way to give good advice is to set good example When others see how quickly you get over your cold by taking Chamber lain's Cough Remedy they are likely to follow your example. This re- medy has been in use for many years and enjoys an excellent re- putation 0btainable everywhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
REV. RIDDLE Is DEAD.
Was Last Surviving Member of the Committee on Testament Revision.

Pittsburg, Sept l.-Rev. Matthew Brown Riddle 80. the last surviv- ing member of the American com- mittee on the New Testament re- vision, and one of the best known theologians of the reformed church. is dead here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
younq Baby's stay Was Short.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Simms. born August 3i, died Monday afternoon, having been stricken with eonvulsions. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock and burial was in the I. O. To. F. cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
KING OF GREECE QUITS
Special Wire to The star.

Special Wire to The Star
 London, Sept. 1.-The King of Greece abdicated his throne Thurs day in favor of the Grown Prince. who is backed by venezeIos This means that Greece will join the En- fenfe Alliance.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Constipation the Father of Many Ills

Of the numerous ills that effect humanity a large share start with constipation Keep your bowels regular and they may be avoided- When a laxative is needed take Chamberlain's Tablets They not only move the bowels but improve the appetite and strengthen the di- gesti0n. 0btainable everywhere. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
SOCIALISTS TO MEET SEPT. 9.

The Socialists of Polk county will meet at the courthouse Saturday, September g. at 10 o'clock, to fflI vacancies in nominations for asses sor. sheriff and county judge By order of committee. R. l.. Gore,
 Adv.36-it Chairman.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
PENSION CHECKS SEPTEMBER i
Total of Ss5O.656 Will Give 80 Gents
 on the Dollar to Old Soldiers.
special to The Star

Special to The Star
 Little Rock, Aug. 29.-The auditors office announces that the Confeder- ate pension warrants will be issued August 3i, and mailed so that they will reach the county seats on Sep- tember f. This. it is said, is the first time this has ever been done. There is a total of SS50656 to be appor- toned among i0,75i pensioners, which will give them 30 cents on the dollar for the amount allowed
 WHEAT PRICES SOAR AGAIN!
 Chicago, Sept 5.--Wheat advanced 6l2 cents bushel today
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
ABSTRACT.

% nave you an abstract of title to souf seo iarm and town realty? If not, e us and get one. Our records e most complete in Polk county.
 Kelly-Stratton Co. Aay d. Mena. Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07

RANCnERs FEAR RARm COYOTEs
Animals So Numerous Families
 Stay in Homes After Sunset.


 Stay in Homes After Sunset. From the Salt Lake Herald-Repuh-
 lcan.
 hanehers near Grouse CreeS. New. remain indoors at night, ara en- closing their farmyards with hos wire and keep a careful watch on their children by reason of the dan ger from rabid coyotes, according to Bishop J w. Ire. who returned from a visit to that part of Nevada More than one hundred sheep. three steers and several calves and hogs have been killed after being bitten by mad coyotes Bishop Ire said he heard a gunshot just before de- parting from Lucin Upon investi- gati0n he found that a coyote had just been shot by an armed rancher whom the animal had pursued
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Adv. s44 ~

lrna rnyone 70 wanting Fruit Flowers. nt1rsa nt1aslental Trees. or anything in that st0ck at price and quality WsS Is right see or address J R.
 'uener, Mena, Ark. 2i0-6 35-4
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Merchandise to Trade.

Have Si 200 stock of general mer- chandise. which desire to trade for real estate, mules or horses. See or address, |. H. Allen, Mena, Ark.
 Adv. 200 26 34 {
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07

Lost-Seven or eight head ef sheep from my farm near Cove. There are two marks, one crop and underbit to right, the other swal- low fork and underbit to left and crop and split to right. Reasonable reward for recovery of animals.
 Henry Scott,
 Ady36-2t Cove, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
@CLIMAx OF HAPPY DAY.
President Says When Told Adams0n
 Bill Awaits His Signature.

Long Beach. N. J.. Sept. 2.-When President Wilson was told tonight that the eight-hour bill was ready for his signature, he said:
 Tt is the climax of very happy day"
 Officials said it would be legal for the president to sign the bill on Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
EXPLORER SAVES HIS MEN.
Shaekleton's Third Attempt to
 Reach Party Successful.

Punta Arenas, Chile. Sept. 3.- Lieut.. Sir Ernest H Shackleton has rescued the members of his Antarc- tic expedition, who were marooned on Elephant Island
 Shackleton returned here today with his men safe and we'll on board the rescue ship Yelcho
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07

For Sale--Good 5-year-old horse, sired by The Nubiar. also good single hack and harness. Will sell separate or together Albert Rob
 ertson. R. | Mena. Adv. 209 B 1
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
Four Dollars at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 3i.-Ihe con dition report on cotton sent prices up four dollars a bale in this mar ket today
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
 GOVERNMENT REPORT SENDS COTTON UP S2 \ BALE
Estimated Crop in United States at i1,S00.000 Bales and World De-
 mand at H,000.000

New 1Ork, .Aug. .3l. F LOttOn . jumped S2 bale above low prices of today this afternoon. following an announcement from Washington that the department of agriculture estimates the crop at ii.S00 900 bales. The worlds demand for American cotton is estimated here bid up 5i points to i6l9 cents a pound when those who had been selling, rushed to cover January cotton was up B points, 1883. and July was up i5k points at 1869. all record prices shortly before nfoI,n1r fbfs a affnvpnap