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The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
WELCOMES
 PROMISED SUPPORT
Describes Principles for Which He Is Fighting and Encourages Those
 Who Are Fighting With Him.

Oyster Bay, N T., May 23.--Tn re- ply to George yon L. Meyer, former secretary of the navy, who yester- day notified him that the Roosevelt Republican committee, with mem- bership in 30 states, had been or ganized to work for his nomination for the presidency by the Republi- can party. Colonel Roosevelt emu merated the principles for which he declared he was fighting. adding, they are the principles you are or ganizing to support, and with all my heart I welcome such support.
 MT. Meyer headed delegation of twenty-five members of the eom- mittee He told Mir. Roosevelt that one of the purposes of the com mittee Is to aid She Republican party in going before the country reunited and in full strength with candidate who is listened to and trusted by the great mass of the people,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
\ FAKE RAcE NErrED slO.OOO.
The Victim Complained to Police in
 East St. Louis, III.

East St. Louis. III, May 23--A man giving the mama of John R. Harris told the police yesterday that he had been swindled out Of si0000 in faxed fixed horse race. " He said he gave his money to three men at hotel here and that in a few minutes they left the hotel. os- tensibly to get some money from a safe deposit vault A bell boy said he saw men answering the descrip- ton of the alleged swindlers start toward BeIleville in all automobile.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Acceptable Peace Makers.

Berlin May 23.-phillip Scheide- mann, German socialist leader, told the United Press today that either President Wilson or ex-president Taft would be acceptable to Ger many as peaeemaker. He also de- elared that food is plentiful in Ger many, and that the new food com missioner will adjust the situation. This development will force England to make peace terms. according to Seheidemanu
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Raid at Lobo IInconfIrmed.

Marathon, Tex, May 23.--Colonel sibIey and Major Langhorne, re- turning from their arduous journey through northern Coahuila in search of bandits, are expected to reach here early "Wednesday morning to make a detailed report of their op- erati0ns in Mexico.
 Rumors are current that a band of some 250 bandits was across the river from Lobo, Tex, % miles west of Valentine. Monday night. Capt |G. A. Wiecezorek. base commander at Marathon said he knew nothing of the report.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
BOY SCOUTS ARE ORGANIZED HERE
.out Commissioner, Two Scout Masters and Officers of Scout Council Elected-Application
 for Charter Immediately.

#A preliminary meeting looking sUard the reorganization of the Boy $out movement in this city was Nld Monday night in pastors study 8 She Presbyterian church. Among
 il men present were Rev. T. A, nbrk w. s. MacLafferty. R. P Gregg, b E. Dodd and Superintendent w Homer pigg. Interested boys in at |endance were Harlan Galloway, Hu- bert Patton, Dean Smith, Harold conklin, John Gregg Hubert Smith, snd James MacLafferty.
 q It was decided to form a perma- Hent local organization of the Boy &outs of America, and w. s. Mac Eafferty was selected as Scout Com missioner with Rev. MT. Park and D K. Dodd as Scout Masters and J. Hollister Tull as Assistant Scout Raster
 # In organization of the Scout Coun- Hi the following officers were elect 4l. F. J. Smith, president; W. Hom- n Pigg first vice president; R. P. 6regg, second vice president and Fred c. Embry, secretary-treasurer 4 Application for a charter will be zhade at once, and when it is se- Erred and the Scout Commissioner kas been commissioned, the forma- Hpn of troops and patrols will be en- #getieally pushed
 H Another meeting is to be held next Friday night at the study in the # Presbyterian church. which has A ben selected as the regular meet 2 place and all persons interested "a the movement are urged to be 0 asent and enroll as membas of H He council so that the boys may be d ped and encouraged in the effort E secure the fullest benefit from the Routing movement.
 # fhe scout law, embodied in twelve &ndamental principals. requires the #out to be trustworthy, loyal help H friendly, courteous, kind, 0hedi- M. cheerful thrifty, brave. clean, z q reverent If this law is made a
 rt of the boys life it means that ' will not lie, cheat. or deceive 4lt keep every trust sacred: he will n loyal to his scout leader, his Nme, his parents and his country;
 # will be helpful, determined to do VI least one good turn daily; he will
 # friendly to all; courteous, espe-
 flally to women. children and old Yeople and must not take pay for #ing courteous; he will be kind to Hlmals. he will be obedient, cheer
 Hl and thrifty. He works faithfully, NasteS nothing, and makes the best
 #e of his opportunities; he is brave
 Mld does what he knows is right in znte of jerrs and threats: he is clean ~ body and thought. stands for clean
 Reeeh, clean sport, clean habits and
 HaVels with clean crowd; finally.
 # will be reverent toward God,
 #ithful in religious duties and he
 E l respect the convictions of others
 # matters of custom and religion.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
|AS AN AMAZING COLLECTION
 OF POLK COUNTY FLOWERS
\ Home of the Rev. Charles Burnett Ea Program Was Given-0ne Girl Brought 195 Varieties.
'eclal to The Star.

Pecial to The Star.
 Board Camp, May 22.-Polk eoun- 4 IS a paradise of flowers. and gould be one vast pleasure ground ar the lovers of colors as painted Il Nature, the greatest artist #What we who live here need most something that will open our 8es and the Rev. Charles Burnett 8aciously furnished the Board #mp people with just such an eye Hener.
 oaturday night, May 20, MT Bur- tt gave a social in his new and 2nmodious residence, with many #ests present. The affair had been anned to entertain and instruct, Ha both objects were realized. The osram was as follows.
 Melcome address. Twinkle Bur- 5od's Hand and Power as Seen tne tlower,N Edgar Peters.
 ssay, Towering Vines" Miss E y May Watt.
 The Mission of Flowers Joe Fague.
 iIe Flowers of Our Community,
 hev. Charles Burnett @ Fiower Guide had been offered q prlze to the child under i5
 s ot age who brought the most istles of flowers. Most of the ,uren present took part in the .sesI, and never before in the his
 ol our community were so " flowers seen together.
 count revealed that Miss Vic- .a ;n retefs had f95 varieties, which asled her to the Flower Guide.
 snan one hundred of these e Wild flowers.
 ae most beautiful floral offering
 cross and crown composed of
 ana pink roses, ferns and water
 presented by Earl Peters
 loWers were all taken to Big
 sunday and used to decorate nas been decided to have a
 snow again next May.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
TEN CHINESE SLAUGHTERED.
Killed by Mexican for Rendering Aid
 to Americans.

Columbus, N. M. May i7.--Reports of the murder of ten Chinese mer- chants at San Antonio, Mexico, by persons believed to be followers of Villa, were brought to the border to- day by returning truckmen.
 According to the stories, the Chinese were selling supplies to Americans and were killed after the withdrawal of the American troops Mexicans had been threatened that thev would be killed if they dealt with Americans and it is believed the slaughter was intended az warning.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
U-BoATs SANK FOUR MORE.
Italian, French and Greek Boats the
 Victims. Lloyds Says.

London, May s3-Lloyd's an- nounces that the Italian steamer Birmania. vessel of 2,2i5 tons, has been sunk.
 London, May 2s-Lioyd's dispatch says that the Greek steamer Anac- tacios-Corontos, i,a0i tons, has been sunk.
 London. May 23.-The French steamer Languedoc and ihe Italian bark Efnnia. have heen sunk. ac- cordiug to reports reaeiVed by Lloyds
 The Languedoc was i,6i2 tons gross The shipping registers do not report her recent movements The Erminia. l,5tl gross tonnage, sailed from Savona May fl for phil- adelphia.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
RAILROAD EXTENSION SOON.
Bert smith. SubiacO X Eastern Move
 Dependant on Bonus.
speoIal to The star

special to The star
 Little Rock, May 22.-The pro- spects are bright for the extension of the Fort smith, Subiaco < East ern railroad. from Scranton to Dardanelle, a distance of 26 miles. It will be made is a bonus of S20,000 is raised immediately. The same proposition was submitted to the business men of Little Rock in ieia hut at that time they were unable t0 carry out the project The com pauy proposes to complete Che ex- tension in IS months from the time the bonus is raised This would give Little Rock direct connection, via Che Rock Island with subiaco. Charleston, Paris, and several other towns. decreasing the railway nile age between Little Rock and those points from 24 to los miles
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Brush at santa Ysabel.

San Antonio, Tex, May 22.-A skirmish near Santa Ysabel. four days ago between an American out post and small body of bandits in which no casualties were reported IS the only incident reported to de- pertinent headquarters that might be construed as friction between General Pershing's rear and the Mexicans Private Strong was de- tached from the outpost, during the fight and had not yet been accounted for when tine report, which reached here Monday was made
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
IN AN ENDOWMENT, i MILLION.
Presbyterians (S0uth) May Raise
 Fund for Relief Purposes.

Orlando, Fla, May 23.--An en- dowment fund of million dollars for the relief of retired ministers, widows of ministers and orphans of those who have spent their life in church work, will be recommended in committee report to be submitted to the general assembly of the Pres byterian church in the United States today. The committe will suggest that the endowment be pro- vided ''as soon as possible and should the report be adopted. the presbyterians, 1t is said, will have the largest fund for this work of any church in the South.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
HOME RULE FOR ERIN SOON.
Ulster Will Re Excluded From It's
 Operations. It Is Said.

London. May 23.-Aceording to the Evening Standard, influences are working for a settlement of the Irish question by granting home rule at the earliest possible Inohlenis with clean cut exclusion of Ulster from the operation of the act. In the interim. the newspaper says, the premier may propose a tempo rary government of Ireland by an advisory board consisting of Irish- men belonging to both parties.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
SLAMS AND BRITISH
 UNITE ON TICRIS
Cossacks EIude Turks Near Persian Frontier and Make a Dash Across the Desert-Push the
 MoseIems Back.

London, May 22.-A force of Rus sian cavalry has joined the British army operating along the Tigris riv- CT in Mesopotamia.
 This astonishing but welcome in- telligence was conveyed to London yesterday in an official report from Lieutenant General Sir Percy Lake, commander of the army which made futile attempt to relieve Kut-el- Amara. It was the first news of the operations in Mesopotamia since the announcement of the surrender of General Townshend
 The Russians, the official state ment adds, formed a junction with General COrringe's forces operating on the right bank of the Tigris, after bold and adventurous ride" across the desert from the Persian frontier. It is not known how large the Rus sian column is.
 How Did They Elude Turks?
 How this important junction was effected still is unknown, and the story will be awaited with intense interest. The supposition is that the cavalry force came from the Russian army threatening Khanikan, but it still remains a puzzle where and how the COssacks eluded the Turks opposing the advance of the grand dukes armies from the di- rectiOn of Persia.
 The sudden appearance with Gen. eral Corringe also has raised the question whether the Russians aI- ready have cut the Bagdad Railway at Mosul In any case, the unexpect- ed appearance of this body of cav- airy is as great surprise as was the first landing of the Russian troops at Marseilles and is another instance of the swift and steaIthy movement of the czar's forces iil Asia Minor.
 British Gain Ground.
 The report from General Lake also indicates that the Turks still are holding the Sannayat positions on the left bank of the Tigris. where they checked the British relief force and made it impossible to rescue General Townshend's army from Kut-el-Amara. On the right bank of the river, however, General Cor ringe's force made a successful at tack, carrying Turkish redoubt at Dujailam. As result of this, It is reported that the Turks have evac- uated Bethaiessa, their advanced po- sition on the right bank of the Tig- ris.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Two Mexicans Shot and Killed.

Brownsville, Tex, May 23-Colo- nel Louis Morin, charged with plan ming an uprising in south Texas, and Victoriano Ponce, charged with par ticipating in the wrecking of train near here last October, attempted to escape from rangers D miles north Of here Monday night and were shot and killed, according to a report. reaching here Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
DECORATIONS OF MONSTER
 GUNS CAUSE AyALANCHES
Austrians Transfer 3Sf and 420 MiIlimeter Guns From Batiieships
 to the Italian Battle Front.

Rome, May 23.-The Austrians have transferred to the Italian front many of their 38i and 420 milIimeter guns, which they have taken from the battleships bottled up in the harbor of Pola since the beginning of the war.
 The detonations of these famous cannon seem actually to split the Alpine peaks, causing frequent avail anches.
 It seems impossible, however, for the Austrians to advance further in view of the fact that the Italians are holding their positions most te- naciously.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
BerIin's Half Denial.

Berlin, May 23.-Announcement was made by the war office Tuesday that in the fighting north of verdun the French have taken some first line positions of the Germans, but that Fort Douamont remains firmly in German hands.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
VloIent Fiahtlna at HlII aOl.

Paris, May 23-yiolent fighting ragged all last night along the verdun front on both sides of the Mouse. two German counter attacks on Hill 304 failing completely, the war office announced Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
ALABAMA STORM FATAL ID THREE
Ten or More Injured in Tornado Striking Song0 and Sunnyside-- Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and
 Iowa Swept by Winds Sunday.

Birmingham Ala, May 22.-Three persons, two white and enc negro
 are dead. and two or more injured as the result of tornado which struck Sunnyside and Songo, ten miles south of Birmingham, early Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Whooping Cough.

One of the most successful pre- parations in use for this disease is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. s. ". McClinton. Blandon Springs, Ala. writes: Our baby had whoop- iug cough as bad as most any baby could have it. I gave him Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy ond it soon got him we'll. Obtainabie everywhere. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Flying Timber Kills Woman.

Woodward, Ok, May 22.-Mrs. H. B. peebIes died here Sunday follow ing a blow on the head from a flying timber which crushed her skull when a storm lifted the tent from over a Chautauqua audience here Saturday night. A score of other persons were injured.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
TO THE PUBLIC:

HU II HE FIbLFI.
 Take notice that I am the owner of the land in NE14 Of NEh, Sec. (, T. } S, R. 32 ", Polk County, Ar kansas, that any persons cutting timber or hauling same from said premises are doing so without any authority and that I will hold all such persons and the purchaser of any timber So taken from said premises strictly accountable In damages. Geo Walters.
 BartlesviIle, Okla, May ,, 1916 Adv-f9-3t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
3O,OOO CARRANzA TROOPS 10 BORDER
Their Mission, It Is Said, Is to Ex- terminate the Bandit Gangs-sec- retary Baker Has an Unsolyed
 Puzzle in EnliStments.

Washington. May 23.-The Car ranza government has ordered S0- 100 troops into the region south Of the border to exterminate bandits according to information received Tuesday at Che state department General 0bregon's original orders issued after his conference at El paso with Generals Scott and Fun ston assigned 10000 men to General Trevino to thoroughly police the territory south of the American ex- petition. The new troop movements are already in progress through Chihuahua, the departments ad- vices state. The columns are routed north via Saltillo for the most part, since the railway strike has inter- ferred with the movement of troop trains over other lines.
 Officials here were inclined Tues day to anticipate a further delay by General Garranza in dispatching his new note regarding the border sit- uation, because Colonel Sigley's ex- pedition in pursuit of the Boquillas raider has returned across the bor- der.
 Prompt withdrawal of this expe- dition when it reached the end of the trail probably will have bene- tlcial effect on future negotiations with the de facto government otti- cials believe.
 General Carranza cannot fail to look upon the retirement of the troops when their immediate mis- sion is concluded as demonstrating the purpose of the United States government to be only the policing of the region.
 Militia In Federal Service.
 OfliciaI reports Tuesday said more than 5000 Texas national guards men have been mustered into the federal service The total strength Iof the Texas force was i63 officers and 2,G44 enlisted men when it was called out and additional men have enlisted for the border patrols
  Mastering of Arizona and New Mexico guardsmen is being delayed, General Funston reports. until the skeleton companies can be recruited to the required standard.
 Secretary Baker has not decided what action shall be taken regarding the it6 Texas guardsmen who de- rlinpd to anrOIf in fhp federal spr- vice Judge Advocate General Crowder has submitted an opinion to General Scott, chief of staff, out lining the war departments author ity to court martial the recalcit- rants.
 Final figures on he number of Texas guardsmen actually mustered into the federal service was 3,352 or an increase of 547 men over the full strength of the organization when it was called out.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Tornado Sweeps Iowa.

Des MOines, Ia., May Z2.--A lorna do which swept across central Iowa late Sunday afternoon did consider able damage to buildings, but so far as had been learned, no one was in- jured
 All the outbuildings of the Jasper county poor farm near Newton were destroyed and the roof was torn from the main residence building Houses, barns and livestock were swept away by the storm at BurriIl, nine miles north of here.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
ABOUT THE TWO
 CONVENTIONS
Hustle of Preparation In Both the Convention Cities Shows the Bio Events Are Near-The Suffs
 Are After Democrats.

St. Louis, May iS.-Delegates to the democratic national convention here, June IA, will walk or ride. from the Jefferson hotel, National committee headquarters. to the Col iseum, through a golden lane of 1000 women suffEagists, clothed in white gowns with yellow parasois and ssshes.
 The pageant is announced for the opening day of the convention, ae- cording to the present arrangement
 With practically all delegates of the convention placed 1t became evident that there would be no ne- Icesssity of renting private homes to augment hotel facilities
 The 2,000 delegates and alternates will have rooms iu the leading ho- tels States that have not selected their delegates have not made reser- vati0ns bat rooms are being held for them
 California delegates have reserved 26 rooms at the American and i2 rooms have been engaged at the new Plaza, an annex Of the Planters ho-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

Cup Quality Coffee, i21kc pack. A snap at Thackers. Adv-i2l 3 2f
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Bustle About Chicago Convention.

Chicago, May iS.-Booms. frivO- lous chatter. troubles and food were cooking in the political pot at the convention headquarters today while republicans were dickering over Hughes candidacy and the high cost of convention tickets.
 Women delegates of the suffra- gettes were trying to find any old place to sleep.
 The press agent announced that menu of delicacies would be served in the convention hall. For the present the press agent said in order to avoid the noon rush for luncheon, at lunch counters and cafes, refreshments will be served in the convention hall.
 Friends of Congressman Mann launched boom for him as vice presidential candidate. John W. Wright, field manager of Elihu Root, returned from Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, where he said the senti- ment was strongly in favor of Mann
 Arrangements were completed to- day for feeding the delegates and or policing the convention hall.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

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The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
sure Beatrice that he had come 10
love her desperately and obtain her
promise to marry him as con Is ever

sure Beatrice that he had come 10
love her desperately and obtain her
promise to marry him as con Is ever
circumstances permitted.
II Glanced, however, that Doctor
Merriam preceded him to the girls
room, anG was not aware that her
mother was a bearer Of Il message to
Hardwicke.
Beatrice looked delightfully."- spirit
tuelle in a negligee robe as she sat
near the window gaining new vitality
each momen by deep drafts of the
drew Il chair rather near, felt her
pulse, and put some ordinary questions
Which, however, quickly merged into
pronounced love-making. She shrank
away from him Mortified, but he was
not to be repreSSed, and did not scruple
to- threaten her with an the dreadful
consequences which must ensue if she
insisted on withholding her favor.
quite sure of his ground, he bent for
ward suddenly, crushed her in his
oAtllN, anu Al>Seu ItI Oh lLt libS.
She struggled wildly and screamed.
For an instant the instincts Of out
ragged fenininity overbore all other
considerations. She was only a wom-
an fighting in seif-defense. Unluckily,
Arthur HardWicke entered before she
could fling off her assailant. Taking
IN the situation at Il glance, he leapeG
forward, dropped the blooms, and
threw Merriam headlong to the floor.
The doctor sprang up at once.
are you, too, going to be a fool?'
he snurled.
Hardwicke understood. At last the
scales had fallen from his eyes, ana he
could peer into the mans filthy soul.
Coz he said, pointing to the door.
Merriam was minded to be defiant,
but something in Hardwicke's express
sion forceD him to obey. SO, with an
evil sheer, ne picked up his medicine
case and Went out. Without a spoken
word to Beatrice, her avowed lover
followed.
lie overlook Merriam in the CORR
dor and pointed silently in the direc-
ton of the doctors own room. Not
caring to raise a scene just then, Mer-
RAM nodded and strobe on ahead. He
would have closed the door of his bed
room in Hardwicke's face, but the lat
ter clearly intended to force an en-
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03

to glance Mt Beatrice when the light
from a street lamp fell full on her face
as she leaned out to ask what had hap
pened, he saw a look of terror there
which seemed to him to be only the
natural emotion of a woman shocked
by a CHASTITY accident.
But it was more than that. Beatrice
had recognized the dying man. Her
eyes had gazed into his. It was Doc
tor Albert Merriam who had been
crushed by the wheels of BurtOn's car,
and the scoundrels parting glance de-
liyered a lost message of hate to the
girl who had done him no harm and