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The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
MANY CLAIMS IN
 kATiHDIN MINES

An affidavit of labor and ex- ptur4tLr,s cf the Katahdini Mining Company has been filed for record in the recorders office The af- Ladavlt shows that the company is 1ae lessee Of the CahcCn Creek Min j! 2 Company, which, controls prac- slcaly all e. Ihe claims staked around Porcupine, Mckinley and Cahton creeks. h all there are t2irty three claims in the group.
 Thomas Vogel as superintendent Of tie company has sworn to the iur&t. It shows that oyer 1900 days of labor have beeni performed On the claims, with an expenditure of over $5OOO. Most of the labor was performed in building 1000 f"Ot Hume, repair work and laying 1900 feet of new pipe. Ten men have been busily engaged durirgf the summer months making the neces- sarv improvements and carrying out tie instructions of the superinten- i@Et.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
CITY DADS HOLD
 LONG SESSION

The city dads gathered around the long table in the City Hall last night and discussed the, welfare of the ci+s from a to 2. After finish ing the general routine of business, suchi as listening 50 reports of committees and, passing upon war rants, Mayor Ashley announced that they were ready to take up new business. Under tha head of new business, letters relating to taxation of personal propety were read and referred to committees.
 The last reading of the new or dinance was heard and voted upon: It was Eassed and is now embodied in the ordinances of the city. It makes provision for the assessment and eolectionI of personal property trHes. The new ordinance is draft cd in accordance with the terri torial laws and gives the city power to ac, and enforce the assessments by levving upon the property. The city hail was named as the polling plaee for the election, which, will be held November 7th.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
FORCES THROWN
 AROUND LEADER

LONDON, Oct. 3 - Rumanian forces have crossed the River Dan- ube and are trying to spring ar army trap on General Mackensen ,whiu iscommandirg the Central Power forces in that region. Mack ensen was simultaneously attacked by Russian forces on the center and right. Russian infantrymen cut big holes in his advance lines, but were unable to pierce the main di- vision lines.
 The Rumanian forces are begin hing .tc attack the left wings and back central 1csitions. It is eX- pected that the, Russian forces will commence to hammer a his lines and with two armies drawn Up on opposite sides, both seeking to pierce his lines and either capture his regiments or put him to rout, the battle consequently attracts the attertion of the whole fighting world
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
PRISONERS MAKE
 FREEDOM DASH

DISTINCTION, x. T., Oct. S-A num- ber of prisoners stationed at an honor camp at this point have broken their oaths and made a dash tor liberty. They have thus far been able to elude the officers and pCne of them have been recaptured.
 Those prisoners who refused to take pat in the dash for liberty have offered a reward of two hun dred dollars for their recapture. Few times in the history of the honor system in this state have prisoners broken their oaths and escaped from honor camps. Depu- tics are out looking for them.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
SUITS FILED IN
 PAST-DUE NOTES

Two summouses have been issued out of the Commissioners court of
 he skagway precinct, summoning T.. A. Burke, owner of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, to appear and de- fetG actions within thirty days If service. The service is by pub lication.
 :. A. Harrison is plaintift in ole | the actions nd is suing to recover on q promissory note for $185.JO, bearing interest at ten per cent P. II. Ganty i3 the plaintiff in the other suit and sues to recov- CT on a promissory note bearing the sum of $491.O1 and interest CT g OCT cent
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
MAMMOTH LOAN
 GOES ID CHINA

WASHINGTON, Oct. - De- tails have been arranged fer the placing of a sixty million dollar loan with the Chinese government. The money will be used in the con- str uct;cm of the largest and long est railroad in the Orient. When fiuished the railroad will extend over three thousand miles of Chi rese lands.
 This makes the largest loan to ever be floated to aforeign Orient al country. The last loan, placed wi'l the Chinese peoples was by European capitalists and called for a thi.ly million dollar loan. The d>ublirg Cf the last loan by Am er;can capitalists has created quite a sensation in the large financial circles of the east.
 A st. Paul firm of noted contract CTS have been awarded the contract te build the railroad. Advance agents are on the way to lock over the field. It will mean the placing Of large orders with American manufacturers for supplies and ma terial. It is thought that the bulk cf the supplies will ba shipped thru Pacific Coast ports.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
VOTERS SWING
 ID HUGHES SIDE

CHICAGO, Oct.3-According to tie reports issued from the Republl can headquarters, the c. O. P. lead CTS are confident of carrying New Yerk state and New Jersey for the Republican standard bearer. Hitch cocr in a statement made to lead ers in this city today is accorded with saying that New York will pou a large majority for Hughes, Connecticut and New Jersey is ra- pt1ly turning to the Republican ranks and victory is in sight in those states"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
SWEDEN DENIES
 NEUTRAL BREAK

LONDON, Oct. 3 - Strained re- lations are existing between Swe- den and the Entente Powers. Al lied interests are claiming that Sweden, is not maintaining a strictly neutral position. !, Officials at stockholm haxa geplied tol the AL iiad accusation saying that the ale gatians made !: are fundamentally vicious and bear no truth They further assert that Sweden is a neutral nation and Is doing her best to maiptain strict neutrality.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
LABOR LEADERS ! SCORE FAILURE

NEW YORK, October 3-Labor leaders representing the car mems union have failed in their attempt 10 obtain a general walk out of all union workers in this city on Q sym pathetic strike.
 A proposal has been made to as sess ether union workers soJ that the ear men can properly fight the transit companiCs. No further rlang have been annOuCed by the leaders It is presumed that an Crder will be issued calling for genera assessment of the other union workers.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
HENRY FORD ID
 STUMP COUNTRY

LOND BRANCH, Oct. . - Henry Ford has pronounced himself as being cn the side of President Will son aud has backed his statments by the promise to mount the stump aad work for the President in his reelection campaign.
 President Wilon is jubilant over the Cffer of Mr. Ford to enter the forensic arena in his behalf. To- Cether they have mapped out speaking program and MT. Ford is making preparations to spread broadcast the virtues of the Democratic standard bearer.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
FLAMES LICK UP
 PACKING HOUSE

OMAHA, Oct. 8 - Fire broke cut in the Morris Go. Packing plant in this city during the night and completely destroyed it. The damage has been placed at three quarters of a million dollars.
 Light breezzes famed the flames iHto a roaring furnace which lap ped up the building and interior equipments faster than the ffremen could check it. Explosives were usrd to keen the fire from spread ing to other business quarters. The plan, WIS heavily insured.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
FOCUS ATTACKS
 UPOI LENBERG

PETROGRAD, Oct. 3-Heavy en- gaC.lr ents are in progress in the Lemberg vicinity. The heavy boom and rear of cannon can be heard for miles around the battle ridden section. The Russians have opened forth on strong offensive and are trying to cut thru the lines of the central forces which have been centered around the Lemberg field.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
TAX BOARD SITS TONIGHT

The city council will sit tonight on a hoard of equalization, and be gin to hear the taX assessment complaints. Tie meeting has been called for eight o'clock. Citi- zens having tax matters whicR they wEsh o straighten out should pre- sent them to this board of equaliza- tion.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
FRENCH TROOPS
 PLEASE LEADER

PARIS, Oct. 3 - General Joffre has sent each company in the fight ing regiments on the Somme, let ter of congratulation for the good work done for the Republic of France. The letters have acted as an incentive for the Frnch soldiers to increase their fighting tenaclty and headhaay is being made in the skirm:shes and battles now in pro gresA
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
ESTATE
 . PAYS BIG TAXES \

.esNEW YORK, October 8 = Hetty Greens personal estate heads the list of the, personal property in this city which is subject to munici
 pal taxation. A total of eight bill lion dollars will be raised by tax es in this city this year. Other estates run a close second tG the estate Of Hetty Greens but hers tops the list. The Grand Central terminal building is listed as the most valuable property in the city.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
REVENUE
 FUR NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 - Eight billion dollars is the assessed VaIu- atiou of New York taxable property The city officials list has now been made public and tax payers are making ready to meet their taxes fer the ensuino, year. It willmean the riIiDg Of a number of law suits iu the courts of the state to cut down the assessed taxation.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03

Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Craig are re- zen. arrivals in the Garden City from Dawson. MT. Craig is clerk Of the court for DawsCn, and is out fer an extended trip on the continent and the old country.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
RIVER REP0R[

WHITEHORSE, Oct. ? - Daw- sen arrived in WhitehCrse 4 D. m. on the 1st with 2S passengers.
 Casca up Carmacks 7:30 a. m.
 Canadian Up Ogilvie 12;S0 a. Ill. Selkirk leaves Dawson 10 a. m. White Horse at Yukon Crossing S:45 a m.
 Next sailing: Dawson tonight, Casca Wednesday.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
ELECTION FIGHT

MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, Oct. 3 citizens of this Republic lie dead as the result of a bitter fac tional fight with the nephew of the former president of this Republic. The fight started over election re-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03

Mrs. Pullen left for her home in Dyea yesterday. she will prob ably return tonight or tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03

Mrs Caskey and two daughters will be new arrivals in Skagway to- morrow. They will arrive on the Princess boat.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

time. '0' soi''s
 Many of the eases disposed If were appeals from the Justice of liie Peace courts of the county. and iiidly others were of minor import aaoe as far as the amounts involved ol the issues were concerned.
 puflng the last two days of inc session anqmber of cases were dis pesed of by tiie court. among them being the tss- following
 in the State vs. B. J. Stuart wb6 Was charged with profanity a plea oI former Conviction was entered The plea Hwas confessed and inc cause dismissed
 n the StateH vs. Gale Hume former conviction was entered as was also Tn the case of State vs. Alex boyien charged with breach of the peace.
 The case of State vs. W H ..obn- son, charged with forgery and ut terlng forged instrument. was cor tlnued to the next term of court.
 Tn the appeal taken from the ac- tlon of the county court in allowing w. r. Clarke an attorneys fee of $50 Tor services in the mandamus suit brought by County Treasurer w E. Anderson and in the appeals taken by T. P. Davis, the court sustained the appeal.
 The case of State vs. George E. hymer and J. D. Budd on the charge of false pretenses was dismissed on the motion of the states attorney.
 Phil Cornell, charged in an indjct- ment returned in October. 1915. with breach of the peace. was found glil- ty by the jury and the fine was fixed at 50. He was adiudged to pay the costs, amounting to s2i.50, exclusive of witness fees.
 In the matter of the appointment or commissioners of public account Judge Bowling appointed Minor pip- kin, F. J. Smith and J. E. Taylor.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

made public. It is now learned,
 however, that it was the German
 submarine U-28, which was sunk subsequently by French afi British
 warships at a point near the scene
 of the Sussex explosion, and whose
 crew, according to the semi-of1icial statement gave information con- cerning the name of the commander and the number of the submarine reported to have torpedoed the channel steamer.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

dog shall at all times wear a muzzIe
 which shall prevent biting, shall permit of the dog opening his
 mouth and shall be fitted to the dog, being changed from time to time, if necessary, with the animals growth, except at such times as necessary to water and feed the dog.
 It shall be the duty of all persons to report to the county health off, cer the existence of any animal suf- fering from or suspected to be suf- fering from rabies, of which he or she may have knowledge. It shall be the duty of the sheriff, constable oP any police official to enforce this order.
 It shall be the duty of the county or city health officer when notified that animal rabies exists or is sus- pected to exist III his county or city to immediately make an inves- tigation and furnish the Secretary of the State Board of Health with all information desired, and to re- port each week to the Secretary of the State Board of Health Such reports are to be made until such
 time as the Secretary of the State
 Board of Health may deem it wise
 to withdraw the enforcement of this
 order.
 This order shall become effective immediately when placed in the hands of the sheriff of Polk county.
 Arkansas.
 This order is issued in accordance
 with Regulation 246 of the Rules
 and Regulations of the State Board
 ef Health and under the authority
 of section 6. Act No. 96, 1913 Done
 at the office of the State Board of
 Health in Little Rock, Arkansas,
 this eighteenth day of April, 1916. c. W. Garrison,
 Secretary. State Board of Health.
 Adv 94-i6 tf.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
Easter Service at Acorn.

In spite of the threatening wealth
 CT Sunday afternoon and the rain in the morning, the Rev. T. 4. Park went to Acorn to conduct the Easter service at the chapel. He was ac- companied on the trip by Mrs. Park. The church had been beautifully decorated by the members of the Sunday school, and a large attend ance was reported at the Sunday school session held in the forenoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
PROCLAMATION
 ORDER NO. 2i.

To the citizens of Polk County:
 It is appearing on information furnished by Dr. c. P. Dunman, rabid dogs have been running at large in Polk County and that as a result several persons end much livestock havc been bitten and oth- CTS endangered, therefore, the run ming. at large of aiil dogs in Polk County is proh:5ited suifess each
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
FOURTH DIST. OFFICIAL VOTE.
Wingo Won by Over S,00O-Thomp-
 soa's Big Lead for Delegate.

Little Rock, April 20-The official vote for congressman in the Fourth District, as announced by the state central committee today, is Wingo il,639; Davis. 6,O54
 For District Delegates-Ih homp- son. 2i,245; Conway, ii,i67; Alley, 5.969, Sain, 5.984.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
HoNoRED FOR SUSSEX ATTACK
Kaiser Said to Have Decorated Two U-Boat Officers.

Paris, April 20.-Informaiton was received from reliable sources yes- terday that Emperor William has decorated the commander of the submarine which is said to have torpedoed the Sussex. It is under stood Washington has been in- formed of this development.
 The name of the commander and the number of the submarine which, according to the recent semi oilicial statement. is in possession of the French goSernnent < FRSs not been
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as the most delightful season of the year, but this cannot be said of the rheumatic. The cold and damp weather brings On rheumatic pains which are anything but pleasant Thev,sean be relieved, howeser;sby aopiyinss~ Chaizlbersfls'E niniment
 Qbtaiha evs aiiessssi slsi 1T isadv,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
Sunday School at Potter.

On next Sunday April 30, at 2:3o p. m. there will be meeting at old Potter for the purpose of re- organizing the Sunday school All those who are interested ir Sunday school work come and help make it a success.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
PROGRAM OF THE INTER STATE
 ANTI-CIGARETTE CONVENTION
Affair Will Be Held at Hatfield. Ark. Saturday and Sunday, April
 g and 30.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29.
 Music Led by
 Prof. Luther Cummings. Music by the Hatfield Choir. Reading of Scripture and Prayer by the Rev. W. B. Arnold of Wander voort. Address of Welcome by D. w. Con- nally, NJ. D., Hatfield. Response, Col. D. A. Shaw, poteau, Okla. The Cigarette Menace" Prof. J L. Ruf1in, Grannis. Quartet. the Cove High School A Word From a Friend of the American Boy Prof. T. w. Lan- ham, Superintendent Heavener Public School. Two Boys and a Cigarette recita- ton, Lucille Henderson. Medical Testimony Effect Of the Cigarette: CD On the Brain. D. L. Rollins, NJ. D., Wickes. {2) On the Nervous System, Dr. Kennedy, Kings (3l Different Stages of Its Effect on the User, E. N. Fair, M. D., Hodgens. Violin Solo, Prof. Ernest Hatley, Mena. Song by Hatfield Choir.
 SUNDAY, APRIL 30. Song by Hatfield Choir. Scripture Reading and Prayer, the Rev. Mir. Benson, DeQueen. The Cigarette and the Student, Prof. R. E. Dodd, Wickes. Instrumental Solo, Miss Magdalene Affholter. Vandervoort. The Cigarette and Business, J. c. Allen. Hatfield. Opportunity recitation. Madge Bonner, Vandervoort The Tobacco Evil in Our Schools Discussion led by Prof. c. M Woods, Cove, followed by Prof. lobe. Mena, and Prof F. N. Ham, by, Wickes. We're Going Down the Valley, Male Quartet. What the Tobacco Trust Is Doing for America" Prof. c. E. Fiser, Acorn Normal. The Great Moral Menace, Prof Wheelis, Hatfield.
 Solo, Somebody's Boy" Mrs. Edna Cummings, Hatfield What Is the Remedy?" General Discussion, led by the Rev. r, w.. Hiddleson.
 Noon Recess. Song.
 Tobacco vs. Society,"" by Miss Ella Ferguson, Mena. Address, "A Movement With a Pur- pose to Win" Col. D. A. Shaw, Poteau, Okla. What 1 Owe My Boy Mrs. Edith Woods, Hatton. "The Boy and the Corncob Pipe, recitation Illustrated by Robert Woods, Cove. Quartet. The Cigarette the Enemy of Chris tianity," Gen. L. l. Lewis, Salva- tion Army Band, DeQueen. Organization of the Interstate An ti-Cigarette League of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Strayed or Stolen Three 2-year-old
 heifers; one red, fresh soon, split and underbit in right ear. split in left: one red, crop of right. split left; one white, red spots, dehorned. crop es left. Liberal reward for information leading ,to recovery Nark x V Hall lawnef R N MsDs kg !s., Ark. \
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

J. 0. Gates of Hatfield was in Mena Wednesday arranging matters of business preparatory to moving from Polk county. He expects to leave Hatfield about May 10 for Tuscola, Tex, where he already has general merchandise business. He will move the residue of his Hat field stock to Tuscola.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

DIE. M Palmer of Wichita, Kas., returned home Tuesday afternoon after having spent few days with his brother, A. B. Palmer, on Twin Oaks ranch on the Foran Gap road
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
Your Clothing and Shoes

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The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

w. H. Collins, E. K. Edwards and |G. c. Billings, who had been attend ing circuit court, returned to De- Queen Wednesday afternoon
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Minor pipkin spent Monday in De- Queen attending ehancery court i'll the interest of his client, E. T. Roach, looking after the foreclosure of a mortgage on some DeQueen business buildings.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27
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the home trip Tuesday, going by way of Hot Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Will Mehafrey, brother-in-law of Mcsdames J. F. Averitt and John Bell. who has frequently been a visitor in Mena, having been here only week ago. was married last Sunday at Clarksville, Tex, to Miss Fannie Jamison, daughter of a prominent farmer of that section. MT. Mehaffey is employed as clerk in the Clarksville postoffice.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

but thought the remains would be taken to the old home in Georgia for burial.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

John NJ. Jones. of Baker Springs, made final proof Tuesday before County Clerk W. L. Parker of his homestead entry. being accompanied by W. Scott and 4. l. Roberts as witnesses.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

c. K. Sims. Charles Christopher, W. F. Riding, W. H. Sullivan, N. R. Meek, Bud Hamby. P R. Towery and R. A. Bailey, jurors from the southern part of the county, re- turned to their respective homes "Wednesday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Tn my humble opinion the cig- arctic habit among our boys IS a most serious problem and one we must handle in some way. Prof U. l.. Bond, nominee for State Su- perintendent of Public Schools.
 "A fight against the cigarette is a fight for civilization. '-G. w. Gun saulis.
 Come and help us fight this insid- ious foe of our nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Polk county relatives of David Bales, who had spent two or more years in this county, were notified this week of his sudden death last Saturday at his home in Anson. Tex. The deceased was the father of N. F. Bales, living near Rocky, and the grandfather of Roy Bales, clerk in the postoffice. Y
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

J. E. Williams returned to Mena Monday afternoon from Hatfield to continue his services as deputy sheriff in assisting Sheriff Finger in serving the processes of the court.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

R. R. York favored the editor of The Star with two boxes of fine Mitchell strawberries last Thurs day. the first picking of the season from his patch.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Miss Hattie Everett, who had spe..t the past three months in Polk coun- ty at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. L. Bales, and other relatives, left "Wednesday afternoon for her home in Granville, Ohio
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

John c. Hoheimer, who had been on jury duty during this term of court, was excused and returned to his home in Hatfield Tuesday after noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Mir. and Mrs. W. N. Allen came Monday afternoon from DeQueen to spend week or more with Mir. and Mrs. R. s. Allen, Mir. and Mrs J. H. Allen and with other relatives and Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

MT. and Mrs. Henry Troutt left on Wednesday for yandervoort, where they will look after the gath ering of their strawberry crop of which they have three acres. Mir. Troutt is the miller employed in the Mena Roller Mills.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

l. N Lane, who had been on duty every day during the session of cir cult court, as record clerk, returned to his home near Potter Wednesday,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Miss Mary pafer and niece, Miss Ethel Mitchell of Page, were shop ping in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

J. H. Hickey came in from Oden Tuesday for load of supplies for
 the Hickey & Mckay store.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

Judge J. T. Bowling left Wednes- day afternoon for his home in Ash down.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

H. 4. King left Tuesday afternoon fer poteau
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-27

L. c. Newman of Stanton, Tenn, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Evans, living near Acorn, was in Mena on Monday as the guest of Rev. T. A. Park and Mrs. Park, whom he had known in their former home in Tennessee, He started on