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The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
CARRANzA SENDS
 COUNTERP PROPOSAL
Commissioner Pani IntimateS First Chiefs SensibiIitieS Were Wound ed at Clause in Protocol The
 Joint Commission Meets.

Philadelphia, Dec. iS.-At this mornings session of the Mexican American commission, appointed for the purpose of arranging a settle ment of the border difficulties and which adjourned about three weeks ago after drawing up a tentative protocol at Atlantic City, Mexican Commissioner Pani made verbal report of his conference with First Chief Carranza.
 Pani carried the tentative proto- col signed at the conclusion of the Atlantic City sessions to Carranza, and but recently returned with his message from the chief of the de facto government in Mexico.
 Altho none of the American com missioners would comment this aft ernoon on the nature of Panis mes sage, it was indicated that General Carranza is not disposed to close the door against the agreement
 Carranza did not sign the proto- col, however.
 It is understood that the declara- ton in the protocol relative to the pursuit of bandits by forces wounded the sensi- bilities of Caranza, and that his message, as brought back by Pani, IS practically a counter declaration Of the policy of the American gov
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
INSIST GERMANY
 MAKE PARATION
Lioyd-GeOrge Gives Small Encour- agement of Peace, Saying Proposals Without Promises Get No Con-
 sideratiOn-BernStOrff Hopeful.

London, Dec. 19.-Premier Lloyd George today said in the House of Commons that it was felt the entente allies should know, before entering on any negotiations with the central powers relatives to peace, that Ger many was preparing to accede to the only terms whereon it was possible for peace to be obtained and main tained.
 Without reparation, peace would be impossible, he declared.
 The premier declares there has been no proposals for peace. To en- ter into proposals of which they had no knowledge was to put their heads into moose with the rope end in the hands of Germany, he asserted.
 As much as they longed for it, the premier added, the central powers note and the speech preceding it, af- forded but small encouragement and hope for an honorable and lasting peace.
 Lloyd-George declared that the al- lies would insist that the only end of the war must be complete guar antee against Prussian militarism disturbing the peace of Europe.
 It was stated that a formal reply of the allies will be given to the pro- posals from the central powers within a few days.
 We will await the time until we hear what terms and guarantees there are surer than those which Germany broke" declared Premier Lloyd George. Meanwhile, we will put our trust in our unbroken army
 The appearance of Premier Lloyd George, his first one, before the House of Commons as premier, was made in circumstances, seldom, if ever, faced by a new holder of that office.
 Even if the peace proposals of the central powers had not intervened, his statement of the policy of his government, chosen as the result of the public demand for a more vigor- ous prosecution of the war, would have marked an important step in the world conflict.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
\ WORD FROM IILTEBRAND.
 THE LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER
For Christmas.

Christmas Cards, Booklets, Tree Decorations, Holly Boxes, Holly and Tissue Paper, Crepe Paper, Christ mas Bells, Photograph, Post Card and Kodak Albums. Ivory, Platinoid, Oak, Walnut. Metal, Mission, Gold, and Gilt Picture Frames, with or without Pictures, from ? by } inch frames to 4S by 72, oval and square frames made to order, Souvenirs of Mena on Dishes, Shells and Galen- ders, Serving Trays, Casseroles. fine line of Box Stationary, kodaks, all prices, Water and Oil Paints Tn sets from i0c to $500, Art and Photo Supplies, fine line of Art Framed Pictures, Burnt Wood Handkerchief, Glove, Lace, Tie, and Pipe Racks, Ribbon, Collar and Cuff Boxes. A fine Picture of yourself or family, in nice folder or on calender or one enlarged and framed. Remem- Der the place, Hiltebrand's, tine Leading Photograph Gallery, 6i2 DeOueen St.-Adv. 29i-6t 50-2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

CHINA AGAINST FOOT BINDING
\ New Circular Urges That Edict
 Against Practice Be Observed.

Picking, Dec. i8.-The ministry of interior, prompted by Chinese medi- cal men with Western Scientific training, has issued a circular to provincial officials calling attention to the edict issued ten years ago against foot binding and urging them to put it into effect. In re- mote sections the practice is almost as general as it ever was, and it is no uncommon sight to see young girls with bound feet even in Picking and other North China cities where the practice never was as much in favor as in the South.
 Missionaries turnout China have discouraged the practice to some extent by announcing that girls with small feet would not be admitted to mission school
 Rewards are now offered to fam fly and elan chiefs who succeed in stamping out foot binding among the persons under their patriarch al jurisdiction.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
LLOYD BOARD ACQUITTED.
Court Stated There Was No Evi. dence to Hold for Embezzlement.

The examining trial of Lloyd Board on the charge of embezzle- ment preferred against him by k. B. Ashmore was held before S. H. Smith Wednesday, The complaining wit ness was represented by Judge w. N. Martin and Minor Pipkin was attor- ney for the defendant. The witness es for the state were E. B. Ashmore, Il. M. Frederick and k. J. Doyle. No witnesses were introduced on be- half of the defendant, and the case was submitted to the court without argument. The defendant was at once released, the court stating that there was absolutely no evidence on which to hold him, suggesting that the matter of the settlement of the partnership deal had no place in his court but should have been brought Tn the Chancery court.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
TRAIN SMASHED INTO TEAM.
No. 3 Killed Mule at Ozark Ranch, Injured Another and the Driver.

Southbound passenger train No. 3, last Saturday afternoon ran into a team of mules from the Ozark ranch driven by Nathaniel Harrison, an employe on the ranch, resulting in lnjuring MT. Harrison on the hips and shoulder, and possibly internal ly, killing one of the mules outright and injuring the other.
 It seems that Mir. Harrison was returning home from a trip to town, and had reached the railway cross ing near the ranch home, and just as the team had got on the track. the driver noticed the approaching tram, which was then almost upon hlm. The view of the track at this point is obscured to the north by a cut, so that an approaching train cannot be seen until the track is reached, and on this occasion it seems that MT Harrison did not even hear the train until he heard escaping steam when the air brakes were applied. He stopped the team and endeavored to back them off the track, but instead, the near mule crowded forward, and this was the one that was struck by the train ana killed, one shoulder being torn OH and the head mashed into a Jelly The harness was torn to pieces, the tongue broken from the wagon, and Mir. Harrison and the team thrown into the ditch on the west side of the track.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
FRENCH TRIUMPH
 ON VERDUN FRONT
German Defenses Demoralized by the Irresistible Rush of Nivelle's Men, Who Capture 5000 Prison
 CTS and Many Guns.

Paris. Dec. iS.-Every foot of the i2 square miles of territory north of Nerdtfn won Friday has been main tained In addition, the victory, which signalized the taking over of the high command by Gen. Nivelle, has been extended.
 On the right bank of the Mouse the French obtained two more suc- cesses yesterday. The village of Bezon-Yaux suffered the fate of it's Qualifications, which were seized in the irresistible dash.
 The Germans made no efforts to retake the positions lost during the night. They were so demoralized by the furious blows rained on them by the French that it was not until darkness fell last night that the crown prince was able to rally his men and hurl them against the enemy. This assault was directed against the French positions on Cote du poiyre Pepper Hiln, be- tween Vacherauville and Louve- mont Nivelle, in momentary ex- pectation of German counter-blows ever since the new front has been taken over by his troops, stopt the advancing columns in their tracks with an effectively directed machine gun barrage.
 The number of prisoners and the amount of booty captured by the French troops is steadily mounting. Already more than 5000 German soldiers and 250 officers have been passed back from the battle ground, while 8i guns have been captured or destroyed.
 That the element of surprise played big part in the French vic- tory is indicated by the fact that the great majority of the prisoners are unwounded. The loss of so many guns will cripple the German artillery severely i'll iis defcasr of the positions now under the French fire.
 The Germans are now back very close to the line from which they began their great offensive in Feb ruary The territory which it took the crown prince eight months to conquer, has been recovered by Nivelle in two short, sharp thrusts- one last summer extending over three days, and the second Friday in less than 24 hours. The Verdun front today is virtually where it was on February 25. The battle ground that was to have witnessed the death stroke of France has seen in- stead the crushing of German hopes and the rise of the republic, phoe- out of the ashes of defeat.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
TRUST IS BLAMED
 FOR PAPER PRICES
Canadian and American Firms in Combine and Small Newspapers Fear Supply Will Be Cut or If
 They Make Complaint.

Washington, Dec i8-Attorney General Gregory has turned over to Assistant Attorney General Todd, government trust buster serious charges preferred by H. B. Warner, North Carolina publisher, tending to show an understanding" between some manufacturers of news print paper to maintain 'ruinous prices. '"
 Fear Paper Will Be Cut Off
 Warner told the Attorney General individual publishers are afraid to testify against the paper manufac- turers for fear of having their pa per supply summarily cut off. He said after agitating the question in the House he found he was unable to obtain paper except at utterly prohibitive prices.
 Our entire output contracted for" was the invariable answer, he said.
 Many small papers, particularly in the South, Warner said, are on the verge of positive bankruptcy from the present price of paper, when, indeed, it is possible to get it at all.
 Manufacturers, in an effort to conciliate the publishers, urged they increase subscription prices and advertising rates, throwing the burden on the public, said Warner
 Canadians and Americans Join.
 That there is a combination of paper manufacturers is evident from the information now before the department" said Senator Sim mons, in a discussion with Warner on possible remedial legislation. q believe 1t is an international trust.
 Without the aid of the Canadian manufacturers I do not believe the paper manufacturers of the United States could hold up the price of print paper.
 If the Department of Justice, the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, after exhausting their power. find themselves unable to break up the combination, let them call on Congress for an in- crease in power and am sure it will be granted
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Mena Boy Completes a Cruise.

After an extended cruise in the North Atlantic on the U. s. S. Ne braska, Willie J. Bradley, of this place has been transferred for duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Willie, who is son of Mrs. Virginia Brad ley of Mena, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at it's Waco, Tex, recruiting station on August P, 1916. and upon completion of his course of training, was selected for outy on the dreadnaught. Young Bradley expects to be stationed at Norfolk for several months, as the diversified duties of the soldiers of the sea alternate between serv- ice on land and sea, both at home and abroad
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
EGG CORNERS ARE SAFE.
Federal Laws Fail to Reach Cold
 Storage Men.

Chicago. Dec. i7,-That Charles K. Wetz. egg king" who boasted he had seventy-two million eggs cor nered, and other food kings are beyond the reach of federal laws IS the substance of the report made public by Hinton G. Clabaugh, spe- cial investigator
 After two weeks delsing into re- cords of commission houses and hours of questioning of Wetz and other storage men, Clabaugh's opin- ion IS that they have refrained carefully from actions which would lay them liable under conspiracy provisions of the antitrust lays.
 Eggs and produce are higher than last week Cold weather is the cause assigned
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
 IN INTERESTING SESSIONS
The Rev. Frank l.. James of Little Rock Led in Bringing Constructive
 Ideas Into the Work.

Local Sunday school workers had an opportunity to get real construc- tive information for the advance ment of Bible school work in the sessions of the district Sunday school convention, which were held in Mena Friday night Saturday and Sunday. Among the local workers who were on the program were Rev. A. J. Gramley, county president; Rev. w. B. Green, pastor of the First Christian church; Rev. A. L. Durham of the Dallas Sunday school; 0. B. Stark of the Shady Grove school; Mrs. Mark P. Olney, Mrs. T. A. Park and Mark P. Olney.
 The real constructive work, how ever, of the convention, was em- bodied in the lectures and the round table discussions led by Rev. Frank l.. James of Little Rock, general secretary of Arkansas State Sun day school association. On Satur- day night, Mir. James delivered a lecture on child development, in which he made plea for the adop- ton of the graded lessons for the Sunday school work, pointing out the different stages in the develop ment of child and showing that the graded lessons are prepared with view of meeting the capabil- ities of the child. On Sunday after noon, his lecture was on "The Adult Life of the Church." which was clear and forcible discussion of the organization of the adult Bible class and the presentation of an ade- quate program of activity so that the organization may be an effective force in the religious life of the community. The closing lecture of the session was delivered Sunday night in the Presbyterian church at d union meeting, and was a discus sion Of organized Sunday school work. The lecture was de- voted to organized Sunday sch lol woIk in general, and led speclilc- ally to the work that is being done by the Arkansas Sunday School As- sociation along the lines of bringing ahcat organized and co-opei ati'e work thruout the state by the or gaaization of county and distrlct
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Grocery Store for Lumber Business.

Phil. T. Stevenson of Potter and J. E. Mccoy of this city are this week consumating deal which has been pending for some time, and through which Mir. Mccoy purchases the Stevenson blaming mill, the several saw mills and the timber contracts. MT. Stevenson in turn buys the gro- cery stock of the Mccoy Mercantile Company. The grocery stock, after being inyoiced, it is understood, will be moved to Potter and combined with the stock of goods now carried by Emmett Rowe. MT. Mccoy does not intend to run commissary in connection with his lumber busi- ness, but instead his needs along that line will be served by fhe new store.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
RADIUM NOT 4 CANCER CURE.
Head of CPoeker Research Reports
 on Exhaustive Tests.

New York, Dec. t7.-After ex- haustive tests on rats, mice and guinea pigs, the use of radium as a cure for cancer and tumors has been found to be failure, according to the annual report of Dr. Francis Carter Wood, head of the Croeker Cancer Research of Columbia Uni versity, made public tonight. For cases on which operation is not pos sible, radium is successful as a pal Iiative only. the report states.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
ENTENTE WILL NOT
 DEAL WITH KAISER
Ambassadors Declare That Peace Can Come Only When the German People Control Government
 For Real Peace.

Tue following story is an in terview with an ambassador of one of the allied powers in Washington. The interview was shown to another allied ambas- sador. who agreed in every statement made. For perfectly obvious reasons both refused to give the statement without first obtaining pledge of confidence that their names would not be III any way mentioned in con- nection with it.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
LEGISLATORS TAGGING SEATS.
Each One Selects Best That Is Not
 Marked and Pins Card to It.

Little Rock, Dec. iS.-The mem bers of the Legislature are already tagging their seats in the Senate and Representative halls. The system is simple. The member selects the best seat left untagged, and pins his card to it, and courtesy demands that no one else shall take il.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
A UNIQUE CHRISTMAS CELE-
 BRATI0N IN SAN ANTONIO
Massed Bands of t2 Regiments to Piay-S0ldiers Chorus of 800
 Voices to Sing-Presents.

San Antonio, Dec i8.-This city will have the most unique Christ mas celebrations on the night of December 22nd, ever staged in Texas.
 The massed band of twelve regi- ments will give concert; male chorus of 300 soldiers will sing; a municipal chorus of 300 voices will render The Messiah" and the Ro- tary Club will give presents to 2,500 children
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
 A. F. w. C. Field Worker Here

Mrs. H. c. Gibson, the field work yp y oI the Arkansas Federation of Momens Clubs, arrived in Mena last M Mtluay evening and was the guest of nrs. It. Il. Nall until Sunday after noon. noon. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. uiDson delivered a fine lecture to elie club ladies of Mena at the home or Mrs. A. H. Scoggin.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
RECRUITING FOR REGULARS
 BETTER THAN EXPECTED
On October 1 Lacked Only I9.OOO of the Authorization-Expect to
 Catch Up by July i.

Washington, Dec. l5-The re- 'cruiting for the regular army thru tout the country has exceeded the expectations of the war department. the house military committee was informed today by Adjutant General Mccain
 On October first the enlisted strength was only i9,O0o less than that authorized and General Me Cain believes now that the army will bc filled up completely by July 1. and that it will be possible, also. to recruit the 1918 increase provided by the national defense act.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
VILLA DESERTED BY sALAZAR.
Chihuahua City Also Hears Villistas
 Battled Over Spells Division.

Chihuahua City, Mexico, Dec. IT, According to rumors current here today. General Salazar has deserted his liberator, Francisco Villa, and has surrendered to the government forces. Rumor here also has it that Villas followers engaged in a battle among themselves at Santa Ysabel over the division of the spells taken from Chihuahua City.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Left Way Open for Return.

Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Ringgold and children of the Nunley neighbor- hood left Monday night for their new home in Hominy, Ok, where MI. Ringgold will farm for the com irg season at lea"t He has not yat set me tune whsn hc will return to Polk county, but he took the pre- caution to leave .le way open SD tllat he can come pack.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Sounds Good to BernstorlF.

Washington, Dec. i9.-Comment- ing on Premier Lloyd-George' S speech today before the British House of Commons, Count von Bern storff, German Ambassador to the United States, said this afternoon:
 That sounds as if they would not refuse to talk peace, anyway"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
No Conditions in Note.

Rome, Dec. 79.-"There is no sign of conditions or basis for negotia- tions in the enemy's note," said For eign Minister Sonnin, in the Cham Der of Deputies today, while speak ing relative to the central powers peace proposals.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by constipation. as is often the case, 0u will get quick relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. Those tab lets also improve the digestion. Ob- tainable everywhere
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Polk County Men on Federal Juries

PoIk county will have five repre- sentatives on the federal juries for the term of court which convenes in Fort Smith on January 8. They are w. E. Hungate of Grannis and A. l.. Durham Of Dallas on the grand jury, and H. R. Groves of Egger, J. K. Mount of Ransom, and J. c. Ward of Acorn, on the petit jury. They are to report for duty on January 9.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21
Good for Constlnation.

Chamberlain's Tablets are excel lent for constipation. They are pleasant to take and mild and gen. tie in effect. ObtainGble every where.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-21

Washington, Dec. i6.-"The En- tente Allies cannot make peace with the German government in it's pres ent form and under it's present con troll"
 This was the statement made by ambassadors of two of the allied powers and explained in detail to- night by an official of one of the embassy.
 Fight for Real Peace.
 Without allowing names to be used, they said:
 What the Allies are fighting for IS not so much certain arrange ment of international boundaries as the establishment of a peace which Will be more than truce and which Will allow the nations of the world to reduce or abandon armaments.
 A peace made with Germany un- der it's present autocratie control over an undemocratic form of gov ernment would bring no guarantees against resumption of war as soon as the belligerents had recovered from the exhaustion of the pres ent one.
 German People Must Rule.
 There must be total change from the present German govern ment to some form of a constitu- tional monarchy with democratic parliament controlling the affairs of the nation.
 Only the will of the people of Germany themselves can bring about this change. But the Allies can help by reducing the people of Germany to such a state where they will recognize the responsibility of their government for their condi- tion.
 We apparently can do this by continuing the war.
 IT we make peace, even upon favorable terms, before the German people are convinced of this. we will have nothing but an armed truce, with oppressive military es- establishment made permanent in England and turnout Europe. and millions squandered yearly upon navies.n
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-12-28
PEACE OFFER OF
TEUTONS REJECTED
WAS FIRST ACT OF ADMiNISTRA.
TON OF NEW PREMIER
LLoYo-GEoRGE.
ASK COMPLETE RESTITUTION
Only Peace Terms That VII, Be Con-
sidered Says lIoyd-George is Com
plete Restitution, Full Reparatior
and Effective Guarantees.

London.-The announcement in the
House Of Commons ~ David Lloyd.
George, the new Prime Minister. that
the first act of his Administration,
was the rejection of the proposal oI
the Central Powers for a peace con
ference constituted one of the most
momentous scenes which the Oldest
Parliamentary veterans had ever wit
messed.
The new Premier declared that be.
fore the Allies could give favorable
consideration to such an invitation
they must know that Germany was
prepared to aCcede to the Allies
terms. giving complete restitution.
full reparation and effectual guaran-
tees" and to enter a conference upon
the invitation of Germany, proclaiming
serself victorious without any knowl-
edge of her proposals would be putting
our heads into a moose with the end OF
the rope in Germany's hands"
Mr.. oyd-George asserted that at
the moment Germany was penning the
note, assuring her convictions as to
the rights of other Nations. she was
dragging Belgians into slavery. He
announced that the note presented
through Washington contained no pro
posals of terms. but was paraphrase
of Chancellor Won Bethmann Hollweg's
speech and that the Allies had sepa-
rately concluded to reject it. although
they had informally exchanged views.
and would within few days present
joint reply.
Mr.. Asquith. the former Premier,
seconded Mr.. Llyod-George's decision
with even stronger words. and almost
at the same moment Earl CurZon was
informing the Lords that the Govern.
ment would enter no conference that
did not guarantee for Europe the free
and independent existence % Nations
great and small