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The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
STATE HOSPITAL
 ROW TAkINCFORN
Definite Charges Have Now Been Preferred Against Superintend- ent BledsOe and Several of
 His Staff-Trial Soon.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, May 2l.-The Board of Control of the State eleemosynary institutions have preferred their charges against the head of the State Hospital for the Treatment of Nervous Diseases, and he and his subordinates who are marked for dismissal will be given a chance to be heard before the tribunal which presents the charges.
 Dr. E. p. Bledsoe, superintendent, is charged with neglect of duty, and the board will endeavor to show that he failed to devote his entire time to the institution. but spends the hours between fl and ? each day in local clubs.
 Dr. Darnell is virtually charged with incompetency, in that he is not a diagnostician. The board also claims that Dr. J. L. Greene had found his services unworthy and had stated that he would require his dismissal if he again became sup erintendent of the institution. The board further claims that Dr. Bled.- soc agreed to discharge Dr, Darnell as soon as he was familiar with the management of the hospital. Dr, Darnell is assistant superintendent
 The board also finds Dr. Pat Mur- phy incompetent and unworthy of the salary he receives. The hoard claims Dr. Murphy was appointed at the solicitation of local physi- elan, who afterwards informed the board he had made a mistake,
 The dismissal of Mrs. Filling is asked because the board believes it can fill her position, which is merely clerical, at saving of about S75 per month Mrs Filing is chased as a disorganizer, and the board charges that she created dis sention during the terms of Dr. Greene and Dr. Young.
 The other official whose dismissal is asked, a steward, was employed by the board to systematize the manner in which foodstuff was handled, and that work having been done. he is no longer required. This would be saving of Si00 per month
 These charges were outlined by T. J. Raney, a member of the board, after Rev. Van Lear and Dr. Ander- son Watkins of Little Rock, had on Tuesday afternoon presented a pro- test on the part of the citizens and of Pulaski county. against any change in the manage ment of the hospital. Dr. Watkins expressed high regard for the pro- fessional ability of the physicians the board asks to be dismissed, and Rev. Van Lear, not for the head of the hospital but of the evils which would arise through disorganization of the forces.
 Omar Burnsides, another member of the board, spoke for quite a while in defense of the board. say ing 1t alone was responsible to the people for the care of the institu- tions, and made some alarming statements regarding conditions in the state hospital, but they were not charged to the present administra- ton.
 Dr. Bledsoe was not present at the open meeting of the board, but has stated he will resist any effort to abrogate the contract under which he assumed control of the state hos
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
THESE ARE GOOD ONES.

Every man wants to be happy but some haven't vet learned how
 Today is a new day Why mar t with thoughts of yesterdays mis- takas2
 The trouble with jumping at con- elasions is that one is liable to jump too far.
 someone has said that life was a joke Happy is he who can see the Joke because then he can enjoy it.
 if war only meant death it mieht not be such a had thing. No one has yet successfully proved that life IS worth lNing g.--pea Ridge Pod
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
eEnMANs sTARNEp PRIsoNrRs2
Gifts From England Kept Men Alive,
 BritiSher Charged.

London. May 2i-Replying Q questions in the House of Commons today, Harold J Tenant parlia- mcntary under secretary for war, said it had been learned through men who had been prisoners in Ger many that if # had not been for parcels sent from England, prison CTS in many instances would have starved The German scale of ra- tions, he added, in many cases, caused serious consequences among the prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
BANDIT THORN IS
 KILLED IN FIGHT
CeryanteS, Next in Im- portance to Villa, Victim to American Marksmanship-Grow-
 ing Hostility to Gringoes

Field Headquarters, American Punitive Expedition in Mexico, via Wireless to Columbus, N. M., May 26-- Candelario Cervantes, one of ! the Villa Bandit leaders. was killed in an engagement with American troops yesterday
 Private George P. Hullett was the hero of the fighting, bullets from his lrile bring flown both Cervantes and Jose Berncorne, another bandit, who was killed,
 Cervantes has been a thorn in the side of the army in northern Chi huahua ever since inc American ex- petition began.
 Pershing Loses Three Men.
 San Antonio, May 26.- Corporal David Marksbury was killed and privates George Nicholson and George Hullett wounded yesterday when American troops engaged Mex ican bandits under Candelario Ger Vantes, who also met death in the same fight.
 The engagement took place south Of Cruces yesterday, according to General Pershing's report to Gener- al Funston this morning.
 General pershing in his report de- scribed Cervantes as second in im- portance only to Villa himself
 Members of the Seventh cavalry were caught in surprise attack by the bandits
 General pershng reported that several men of the machine gun company two engineers and an em- ployee of the quartermaster's de- partment were six miles southeast of Cruces when they were attacked by 20 Mexicans under CurVantes.
 The Americans had been looking for cattle and correcting their road maps when the Mexicans appeared. They fought the Mexicans for 45 minutes, and after their leader had fallen, the bandits fell back. being followed into the hills by a detach- ment of cavalry endorsements.
 Cervantes was identified by papers found in his pockets.
 General Pershing is elated over the success Of his men in disposing of this band which is said to have been implicated in the Columbus raid.
 Growing Hostility to Gringoes.
 Columbus. N. M., May 26.-A grow ing hostility to Americans has been reported from along the lines of General pershing's communication. it was reported here today. The hostilities will result in conflict, it is feared The ill-feeling is report ed especially violent near the Amer ican base.
 While returning to the American lines, yesterday. 1t is reported. an army motor train encountered barbed wire entanglements in the darkness. When removing the wire, the Americans were jeered by crowd Of Mexicans. several in uniform. who threw stones at the U. s. sol- diers John Harper commander of the train, was struck, but prevented the Americans using their guns on the assailants.
 The American forces are strength ening their lines into Mexico. and in
 onsequence, the troops around Boco Grandes and Extia have been with drawn The new trail runs directly southwest for a distance of 70 miles to Ascension The officers of the quartermaster's department have been working out plans for taking care Of the troops through the wet season, and it is declared that the latter will not suffer under any con- ditions
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case Of Catarrh that can- not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 Halls Catarrk Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-fiv years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex- polling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see d great Improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY t co. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by ali Druggists s5c.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
TAFT URGES A WORLD co,~s
Joint Powers Would Use Force
 Enforce Its Decrees

Washington, May 26-Accer,..
 of membership by the United ssaas sssa in a world court, in which tho ;e.a is powers would use their armed 'ea economic forces to enforce i,s aaa crees in the interest of internatiouaes,, Y, peace, was urged Friday by Form President Taft before the Leaon'a Enforce Peace, of which he is 'oe ns. V ident. Mr. Taft refrained from p,rs S,s cussing the cases Of the present ss s,a' or the part this nation may plsv !. attaining peace and confined bjs sd % dress to the technical legal ma. 'u' tions involved. sS'S-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

Mexico had a ruler in the person of General porfrio Diaz He was n man of blood and iron, whose simple word was a law unto itself, hut he ruled wisely and well, or as much as could be expected of any man in that illiterate country. Ills country was prosperous and laws were reasonably enforced. But fol- lv erept in. Francisco Madero head ed n successful revolution The old warrior president fled to Spaln and death, Madero was proclaimed pres ident. and was promptly deposed and murdered by the mmions of his chief general, Huerta. Carran- ga and Villa joined forces for the overthrow of Huerta. but the United States practically forced the Indian dictator to forsake his bloodstained laurels and flee the country. Car ranza became the ruler and Villa promptly turned his guns against his erstwhile friend. Now Carranza is at the end of his rope, with de- feat and assassination as his prob able reward Mexican soil is soaked with blood, and the ground is strewn with the bones of it's fallen sons. Had Diaz been left in peace the country would have continued to prosper and develop and grow, whereas today it is barren with the ashes of decay Paying the price of folly!
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
COURT MARTIAL "SLACKERs,
Proceedings Against 1i6 of Te,..
 Guard to Fort sam HOnSinn

Washington. May 26.-Gena..i Funston today reported to the u-. that Fort Sam Honsto. at San Antonio, would be the nlss. for the holding of the court marti,I of the ii6 Texas militiamen wha failed to respond to the muster fa, border duty. General Funston also submitted a list of regular armv and militia officers to act as ofIlceTs of fhe court.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

over in servia the folly of nan witted dupe of interruptions plot ters resulted in the assassination ol a worthless archduke That shot conceived in hatred and executed in the blindness of folly has nnneed half the world into the bloodiest and most gigantic war oi all history. It is devastating the fairest spots of Europe, making mil- lions of widows and orphans, pros tituting humanity, and transforming a land of peace and happiness mo a mire of misery and degradation. Paving the price of folly
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
DALLAS LANDS CONVENTION
 BN PAYING 300 R. R. FAILS
General Assembly Of Presbyterian Church of the United states Will
 Convene in Texas in 1917.

Atlantic City, May 26.-Dallas- Tex. today was selected as the meeting place in 1917 of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States.
 St. Louis opposed Dallas for the convention, and when it was am nounced that it would cost s2s,OO0 more in mileage expense to take the 900 commissioners to Dallas than to St. Louis. friends of the Texas city replied that Dallas would transport 800 of the commissioners
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
Can Then Loeate the .nemed, .

The Fayetteville city council pro- poses to levy a fax of 25c on each SS.Hpment of liquor into that eitv
 it IS estimated that this win yieid a revenue of s3,000 per year but fbe cniei beauty and redeeminc feature oi thls ordinance, to the aldermen
 Is that they will, by this means know where to go for snake raned,, ploVieed l, they should accidentall9 Ridge Pod. Fp' ''V'u fea
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
Two Bargains-Farm. Rusiness,

buslhess house, Si,000 general mar- 'olai v,laliulse na and ? acres with dwelling postoilice in connection. daily mai m {, tnurch ,dn and school handy Also l<S acres, timbered slightly img proved, la ,,...r handy to gin, grist and sa,.,.l samllllil and school; good upland larnn' l2 miles east of Mena, % peru
 '''' AFk. Adv 97 e-i7 6
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of OUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives out Msiaria, Enriches the Blood and 1uiids up th Vhs System. so cents
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

stolen.--A black perchon mare, 3 years old, weight $50 pounds, ie or tS hands high. little white star in
 forehead small wart in ear. s2500 reward for mare and rider. Owner. Ed Smith, Big Cedar, Ok &dv-ai 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
 Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble, and younger people who are weak will be strengthened and enabled to go through the depress- ing heat of summer by taking regularly Grove TasteleSs Chill Tonic. It purihes and enriehes the blood and builds up the whole system soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

For Saie-0ne motor buggy and one
 auto. Both in running order For particulars address Chas. Sanford. Board Camp, Ark. Adv.-2i 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

The price of folly is great but lbe penalty of timidity and procrasti- natlQn IS even greater. We arc uav- ing both,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
TIE pnIcE OF FOLLY.
Br J. M. Barber. LmcasO.

The world is paying the pFice or ifs folly today, and the price ,.s. E e1- reedineIy large, 1t IS appalllis's great
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

For Sale at a Bargain-Lot i2. block
 g photograph gallery); must be sold. Make offer Write to St. John < Parker, 0lathe, Kas. 20-2
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

Wanted to Exchange. e.-Northern or
 western land or income property for well located tract of fruit land near town c. +. Hitchcock, Cove. Ark Adv.-2i imo,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01

Cup Quality Coffee. i21Ac pack, 4 snap at Thackers. Adv-i25 3 2 2
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
NOTORIOUS BANDIT
 ASKS HIS RELEASE
Henry starr. Oklahoma Bad Man, Wants ta Serve State by Fight ina ifexieaHs-;s,Fitss Letter
 in His Own Behalf.

Oklahoma City Ok, May 25.--Hen- " Starr. bandit, bank robber and bad man generally. wants to fight for Uncle Sam as a member of the Okla homa National Guard if that body is called. Steps have been taken by Colonel Roy Y. Hoffman, commander of the first regiment infantry, to have the former outlaw paroled if the guard is ordered to the border. From his cell in the MeAlester peni- tentiary, Starr has written to Colo mel Hoffman pleading for a chance to risk his life for his country. He is serving a twenty-five year sen- tence for his part in the rohbing of the stroud bank and other esca- pades.
 Starr's Letter.
 His letter to Colonel Hoffman is as follows;
 Dear Colonel Received yours Of the i2lh 1 appreciate what you say. and pledge my word to do my best, With my experi- ence I ought to make good in the style of fighting to be done in Mexico.
 Here is the way I feel about the natter lt brings not one ioia of satisfaction to be known as Oklahomas most noted han- dit.
 But it would give me the keenest satisfaction to be one of our states progressive and law abiding citizens
 Now. should I get the chance to risk my life for my country's honor and safety and prove that l possess the stun that the na- tion needs. all liberal and patri- otic citizens will condone my past.
 Ny natural in ,linaiion is for law and order. for virture and honor; also under sentence of death at Fort smith I took loaded revolver from Cherokee Bill and no doubt saved the lives Of other guards. He had already killed one, l stayed in Colum- bus. Ohio, five years and Colora- do four years and during those nine years l never had mark against my record nor missed a days work from any cause. think that pretty fair record. The last two years in Colorado I was night watch at a road camp with gun. horse and saddle at my command. Now Colonel. here is what I wish to empha- size Had I not wanted to lead an honest life what would have stayed those years in Colorado for? Because I wanted to live straight and had enough. wanted to gain the esteem of my fellowmen. Very truly yours.
 HENRY STARR"
 Goios.pI tYiIl Hal., ro.,x.s.t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
Colonel win Help Convict.

In his letter to Starr Colonel Hoffman offered to use his influence to obtain a parole if he would join the guard. The colonel is a stock holder in the bank which Starr robbed at Stroud and joined with the state in prosecuting him.
 T have already spoken about it to Judge J. M Cook. pardon and pa role officer" said Colonel Hoffman Wednesday. and if the guard is called out will take it up with the governor. Starr's absolute fearless ness and his ability as fighter would be valuable asset to the regiment. Any time he went out to scout for band of Mexicans he would come mighty near finding them. and as for markmanship and nerve. Henry Starr has all that is necessary. believe he would make good as soldier if he was given a chance
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-01
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SENATOR ENGLAND
is SERIOUSLY ILL

Senator e. T England of Fayettte,
president a. the State Senate. and
candidate for attorney general is in
a segicas physical condition His
trip to French Lick Springs recently
has brought him little benefit. He
is under the care OF physicians now,
bat declares that he will continue in
thc race for attorney generalship.
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Wallace may be a resident of Mar
ushurg. hat his name dees not APP
pear Ii the directory Ne one seems
10 know VINO Inc he can he The only
Wallace hera is employed on the Is
K o He was held in the sum OF
S2d0 10 appear before the MAY term
0C court IN tbat city.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-13

There is an old adage, but never
theless true one, which says there
are two sides to every picture. A
few days ago the fact that this is
true of everyday life was brought to
my attention in a very forcible man
ner, when by request | went on a
hike" with Mrs. Julius Kahn, presi-
dent of the Benevolent Society. We
started from the clean. pleasant Sun
shine ward at the Hardy Sanitarium
and from there we went to the out
skirts of the city, where was to be
found poverty and unCleanlness in
the worst form, and the most pa.
thetic part of it was the little chill
dren being reared in such homes, in
number of instances not even at
tending school, where they might
have the influence and advantage of
wholesome school life. one can only
appreciate compulsory education" af
ter visiting such novels. remember
ing that the characters of the men
and women of today have been mold
ed and it is the coming generation
that should receive our best efforts
for the uplift of humanity.
Members of the knights of Pythias
lodge are making preparations for
their annual st. Patrick's masquerade
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-13

dance, which will be given Wednes-
day evening at their hall. These af-
fairs have heretofore been much en-
joyed by the members and their
friends, and the preparations being
made this year point to this being
the most successful of all.
Apart from the vocalists which will
accompany the Fifth Artillery Band of
the United States which is to give
two concerts on Sunday, April 9,
at the High school auditorium, Mrs.
Z. f. Guillot, Mrs. N. c. Wood, Mrs.
l.. NJ Burrow and Mrs. Adams, will
sing. At the request of the director,
the songs to be sung nave been sent
to him SO he can prepare the score
for full accompaniment by the band.
There will be a call meeting of the
MacCabees at the K. of p. hall We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The
purpose of this meeting is to make
preparations for the entertainment Of
Mrs. Laura V. Pucket, state COM
mander, who will be here the fourth
Wednesday of this month.
Mrs. l.. S. Dolman gave line
party to forty-five children Saturday
afternoon in honor of the birthday of
her little Daughter. Katherine. After
enjoying the pictures at the Palace,
Mrs. Dolman accompanied the chill
dren to the D. & S, where refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. l.. Kearney, who has been
visiting in Oklahoma City for the
past week, returned home Saturday,
accompanied by Master Ronald Jar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-13

rett, who will visit with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sykes, No. 10
Second avenue.
Mrs Max Westheimer requests any.
one who will join in the auto parade
during fashion week to call or phone
her. Mrs. Westheimer was elected
chairman of the committee of ar
rangements and as such would like
to cooperate with all taking part,
Circle Four of the Broadway MethO-
dist church will meet in regular ses-
sion with Mrs. w. L. Potter Tuesday
afternoon. All members are request
ed to bring their contributions for the
pipe organ fund
The Altar Society will hold a bene-
fit tea at the home of Mrs. Z. f.
Guillot on ST. Patrick's Day, Friday of
this week
Mrs. J. d. Payne has gone to Okla
homa City and Tulsa for a few days
visit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-03-13
NEW VERSION OF
THE BEATlTUDES

Washington. March 12.-The Anti
preparedness" Committee gave ou
today new version of the beatitudes
according to the preparedness school,
of metropolitan preachers"
The text is by the Rev. John Haynes
Holmes of the church of the Messiah
New York City, and reads as follows:
BLESSED are the proud in spirit for
theirs is the kingdom of earth.
BLESSED are they that mourn, for
they shall be pensioned.
blessed are the mighty, for they
shall inherit the earth.
BLESSED are they that hunger and
thirst after preparedness, for they
shall be drilled.
Blessed are the merciless, for they
shall obtain victory
BLESSED are the sure in heart, for
they shall steal God.
Blessed are the war-makers, for
they shall be called the champions Of
God
Blessed are they that are con-
scripted for preparedness sake for
theirs is the kingdom of earth.
Blessed are ye when men approach
you and tax you and conscribe you; for
my sake rejoice and be exceedingly
glad, for great is our reward in bat.
tie for so conscripted they the sol
diers that were before you.
"Ye are the best of the earth; but
if the best have lost their security,
wherefore shall they not be bested.
They are henceforth good for nothing
but to be cast down and trodden under
foot of men,
Think not that | am come to de-
stroy; | come not to destroy, but to
fortify. For verify say unto you, that
heaven and earth may pass away, un-
less all be prepared. Except your pre-
paredness exceed the preparedness of
the Huns and japanese, ye shall in no
wise enter into the kingdom of earth
"Ye have heard that it was said to
them of old times, thou shalt not kill,
and whosoever shall kill shall be in
danger of the judgment But | say un-
to you, whosoever is not prepared
against his brother, shall be in danger
of the judgment. Deal with thine ad-
versary quickly, less haply the adver-
Sary refer thee to the judge. and the
judge deliver thee to the court and
then be cast into arbitration. Verify
| say unto you, thou shalt by no mearS
come out thence. till justice be done.
"Ye have heard that it was said resist
not evil But | say unto you, that this
is ridiculous. Whosoever shall smite
thee upon the right cheek. smash him
upon the other also. And whosoever
shall seek to take away thy coat, seize
his cloak also An eye for an eye, and
tooth for a tooth, Whatsoever We
fear that men do unto you. prepare
We also to do unto them. May this be
the law-and the profts,"