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The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
WANTS FREE HAND
 IN LATIN AMERICA?
London Newspaper Says That Ger many Is Eager for Peace on
 That Condition.

London. Dec. 2.-"The war must be fought to a military conclusion on the West and East fronts with the blockade playing only second ary part said Lord Robert Cecil minister of war trade, in discus sing yesterday the latest develop ments in the world conflict.
 The condition of Rumania,' he said, causes us grave regret. But there is no reason to suppose the operations there will affect the re- suit of the war which must be fought out on the main fronts. The conditions under which we will ac- cept peace overtures remain the same as outlined several months ago.
 Asked concerning the origin of the charge in the Morning Post edi- torial that Germany had offered the entente powers generous peace terms in return for a free hand in Central and South America, Lord Robert Cecil said:
 "Of course it Is well known that Germany had very definite ambi- tions in Central and South America even before the war, but l am un- aware of any peace having been of fered us on the terms mentioned by the Morning Post We have no knowledge that such overtures ever had been made here
 The London Morning Post argued that the Germans are willing for immediate peace and would give the entente powers everything they desired, but only on condition that Germany be allowed a free hand in Central and South America.
 We understand said the edi- torial, that condition has been put forward. of course, discreetly and unoflicially. by the German govern ment and that it has been rejected by the allies
 The editorial added that at any time in the last 10 years we could have had an agreement with Ger many by allowing her a free hand across the Atlantic"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
VIVID STORY OF THE CHIHUAHUA BATTLE
Brother of Commander of the Car ranza Garrison Escapes to JuareZ and Tell Story of Fighting
 Forced to Shout "Viva Villa"

Fl Paso, Nov 30.-First eye wit ness descriptions of the 5-day battle of Chihuahua City were brought here last night by eighteen Carran- zista officers who escaped from Villas forces five hours after Ire vino evacuated the city Monday Gov. Francisco Trevino, brother of the general commanding the garri- son in the engagement, is among the arrivals. He is wounded in the head and leg He is in Juarez Maj. Manuel Avilos, one of the Carranza artillerists, who was directing the defense of the city accompanied him.
 Graphically reciting the story of the battle as it progressed to the final equalization of .Trevino's forces, Major Avilos says:
 General IrevinO. my commander and the commander of the Chihua- hua City military forces received a message "Wednesday last signed ap- parently by Gen. Francisco Murguia, the Carranzista commander at Tor. reon, The message stated he would arrive in Chihuahua, specifying the time. Villa apparently had inter cepted the original message and substituted for it one which said Murguia would arrive at o'clock Thursday morning TreVino was suspicious and ordered all troops 10 other positions Wednesday night
 Had Been TricI,cd by Villa
 General Trevino also sent a par ty south Wednesday night to re- connOiter and they returned at day break Thursday morning with first confirmation of the fact that the approaching forces were those of Villa and not of Murguia
 We had about five thousand men m Chihuahua City, and Villa ap- parently had an equal force. We had thrown up strong barbed wire entanglements around the base of Santa Rosa to protect the artillery. and General Trevino was there himself. That was our strong posi- tlon. We had twelve guns of 75 and 80 millimeters.
 Villa was at the heels of the party we had sent out to recon hotter, and they had barely reached Irevino with their report when the Fllistas drove their first attack against our forces on the south. It was repulsed by our artillery. The second day the Villistas made an at tempt to storm Santa Rosa. Again they retired The third and fourth days were much as the first two, but on the fifth, Monday, a decisive action decimated our forces.
 Villa Walked on Crutch.
 Saturday morning, while we were watching the enemy thru glasses, 6en, Gonzales Queller, Trevino's ar- tlllery commander, called out to general Trevino that a motor car mad come out to the enemys firing lne. We watched it several sec- onds. A figure limping and on a crutch got out.
 It is Villa" said General Ire vino
 Then he ordered us to turn the guns upon the limping figure and eight shots were fired. Two of them
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Mrs. Mattic T. Prather Dead.

Mrs. Hattie T. Prather, 5i years of age, died Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of her son, Earnest Solomon, TOT Eleventh street. She had been suffering se- verely for about eight weeks with cancer. The funeral was conducted on Saturday at i p. m., by the Rev. c. A. Pyatt, interment following at the White Oak cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
THE GENERAL FUND
 IS AN ACHING VOID
When New Treasurer Took Charge There Was Si9,00O on Hand-Lit-
 tie More Untill SherilYs Settle.

Little Rock, Nov. 3O.-The Arkan- sas general revenue fund has be- come defunct and salary warrants remaining uncashed were rejected yesterday when employees endeav- ored to exchange them for currency. It was the first time since January 10, that a warrant on the general revenue fund had been rejected at the state treasury.
 When the office was opened by R. c. Mcdaniel, state treasurer, on Wednesday morning there was ap- prOXimately Sl9.000 in the fund. Salary warrants soon exhausted the fund, however. The fund will have little cash until the collectors begin to make their annual settlements next spring Relatively small sums are pid into the fund from income and franchise taxes.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
WH WOMEN SUFFER.
Many Mena Women Are Learning
 the Cause.


 Women often suffer, not knowing the cause.
 Backache, headache, dizziness nervousness.
 Irregular urinary passages, weak ness. languor--
 Each torture in itself.
 Together hint at weakened kid neys.
 Strike at the root-get to the cause.
 No other remedy more highly en- dorsed than Deans Kidney Pills.
 Recommended by thousands
 Endorsed at home.
 Here's convincing testimony from a Mena woman:
 Mrs. w. A. Baker. 706 Jansen St., Mena. says: My kidneys were weak and l have always thought that bad drinking water caused the trouble. I had a dull, steady ache over my kidneys and it hurt me to stoop or lift anything l suffered more during the day on account of being on my feey so much. My limbs used to swell and I often got dizzy. Sometimes, my kidneys acted too freely, then again, they didn't seem to act at all Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from the Jackson Drug Co.,, soon helped me and four boxes rid me of the trouble"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Deans Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Baker had. Foster-Mil- burn Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.--Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the deere tai order of the Chancery court of Polk County, made and entered on the 10th day of October. A. b. 1916, m certain cause lNo. 343) then pending therein between Mrs. s. R. McMahon, complainant, and w. A. Anderson and Gertrude Anderson, Commissioner of said Court. will of- attendants, the undersigned, as fer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Court house, in which said court is held, In the county of Polk within the hours prescribed by law for Judicial sales, on the 23fd day of December. A. D., 1916, the following de- scrlDed real estate, to-wit: The N12 of the SEA and the SWN ol NEA Section fl, and NWA of or Section i2. Township 8 South. Range 8 West: also SEA- of NEK Of Section fl and the SWA of NWK or SNh See. i2 Township 3 South. Range 3l West. containing in all 2t0 acres, in Polk County. Arkansas
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months the purchaser being required to execute a bond as re- qulred by law and the order and de- cree or sad Court in said cause. Wlth approved security. bearing in- terest at the rate of 10 per cent per aqnum from date of sale until paid. "a lien being retained ol. the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this ist day .oI November. X. D. 1916.
 NJ. A. Stratton.
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. First pub. Nov. 30.
 Last pub Dec 2l. 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
uJo-)--- Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior.
 U. $. LAND OFFICE at Camden, Arkansas. November IS, 1916.
 NOTICE is hereby given that
 PINK D. MORRISON, of Hatfield, Arkansas, who, on NO- vember 9. 1912. made Homestead Entry, Serial No. 05S25, for the NWA NWA. Section l5, Township 3 S., Range g w.. 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to estab- fish claim to the land above de- scribed, before the Probate Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 2Sth day of December, 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Cres Romenes, Rufus Davis, FL bert Griffin and John Shults, all of Hatfield. Arkansas.
 R. D. Newton, Register. Adv. First pub. Nov g. Last pub Dee. 2l, 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
MONEY IN EGGS.

Eggs are not bankable but the money from their sale IS. This money is yours for the effort. How do you treat the hen that lays the Golden Eggs?. B. A. Thomas Poul- try Remedy will Leep the poultry in good condition and increase the yield in eggs We guarantee this and refund your money if not satis- fled. For sale by Thacker Grocery COmpan
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
CRANK TRIED TO SEE WILSON.
Police Arrested an Austrian Who
 Had Letter to Deliver

New York, Dee. "A man giving the name of Jacob Acks. 29 years old, who said he was an Austrian by birth, but had lived in this coun- try for eighteen years, was arrest ed at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel tonight when he tried to make his way into the banquet hall, where President Wilson was dining. The man insisted he had letter to de- liver to the President"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Russians Occupy Heights.

Petrograd, Dec. i.-The Russian offensive has been successful along the whole Rumanian frontier south of Kirlibara, says the official state ment issued Friday by the Rus sian war department. In spite Of violent German counter attacks. the statement adds, the Russians occu- pied a whole range of heights.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
MICHIGAN GUARDs WOULD oUIT
Protested Further Border Service,
 but Finally Gave In.

Fl Paso, Dec. 2.-Scores of sol diers of the Thirty-second Michigan Infantry, National Guard. staged a demonstration in their camp late today against being held for border duty any longer The men marched thru the camp yelling. Col. L. C. Covell amid many interruptions, made a speech counseling the guardsmen to stop their disgrace ful demonstration. The soldiers finally returned to their headquar- ters.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
RATIONAL BREVITIES.
IS. c. Davidson.)

Small improprieties often pro- duGe serious disturbances.
 He who is really polite at heart as naturally disburses it as the pure fountain sends forth clean water
 To feel that God is the source of all that is good within you and to desire that He manifest it to His own glory and benefit to human ity is perhaps the highest human ;Ino1
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

Deep-sealed coughs that resist ordinary remedies require both eX- ternal and internal treatment. If you buy a dollar bottle of BAIL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP you get two remedies you need for the price of one. There is a HER KICKS RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest free with each bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co.-AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Used Visit and Search

Got a dollar till payday?" What became of all that you won on election?"
 Wife got it."
 "What'd you let her know you had 1t for?''
 Didn't. She exercised the privi- lege of visit and search"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Warninu Order

No 439 Ill the Chaneery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. Reynolds-Dayis Grocery Company, Plaintifl, vs. ] E. Sublett and Ol- lie Subiett, Defendants
 The Defendants, J |. Sdblett and Ollie Sublett, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plain tiff, Reynolds-Davis Grocery Com pany.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 29th day of Noyem- Der, 1916.
 F. L. Johnson, Clerk. Adv. First pub Nov. 30 Last pub. Dee. 2l. 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Ii Is the Farmers Turn Now.

From The Fort smith Times Record.
 A new York report says that the farmers are being held responsible for the high price of food stuffs, The farmers will chuckle over this. For years and years they have been at the mercy of food spectators, being compelled to take whatever was offered for their crops. If the tables are turned it is no more than justice.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Lax-Fos, 4 Mild, Effective Laxative Liver Tonlt
 Does Not GrIpe nor Disturb the Stomach.

In addition to other properties, Lax Eos contains Cascara in acceptable form, a stimulating Laxative and Tonic. Lax-Fos acts effectively and does not gripe nor disturb stomach. At the same time, it aids digestion, arouses the liver and secretions and restores the healthy functions. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

A bargain is not merely low price. Only when you get a low price and high quality do you have a bargain, Call at Tine Star office and sec for yourself the club of four magazines that we offer for only 9 cents more than the cost of our paper alone.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Warming Order.

Mary l. Burton. Plaintir. vs. R. N Bur ton, Plaintiff In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas No. 435.
 The defendant, R. N Burton. Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Mary L. Burton. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 11th day of November, 1916.
 r. L. JOHNSOTs. Clerk First pub. No. 16 1916. Last pub. Dec. ', 1916
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
neceInller II

Arvel McEntire, Fogel, Ok. age 9 Esther Vernwinkle, same. .... i9 Walter Eisenhower, Waters. age 2i
 Katherine Goss, same ........ IS
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Warming Order.

Before T K. Moore, Justice of the Peace for and in Ozark Township. State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss w F. Hungate. Plaintiff. vs. W F.. Castleberry. Defendant The defendant. W. E, Castleberry. Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff W. E. Hungate.
 T K Moore.
 Justice of the Peace. November II. 1916. First pub. Nov. t6. Last pub Dec z, 1916,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
struek and demoIished the maehine

struck and demolished the machine, but the limping figure got away.
 Thursday, the first day of the fighting, Villas artillery had poured terrific fire into us and the Vil- listas cavalry, under this cover. charged toward us. They struck the wire entanglements, which had been charged with electricity, and while men and horses were piled up in a bleeding mass, we turned the guns on their ranks. shall never forget that terrible picture. It was in this part of the engage ment that Gen. Jacinto Trevino, our commander was struck"
 Had to Shout "Viva Villa"
 The officers said he saw Carran- zistas in all parts of the town, as he went thru, all crying "Viva Nil- la,7 and he himself was compelled to shout Viva Villa" to get safely out of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Warning Order.

Lee Krouse. Plaintiff, vs. Fred R. Stockton, 0. NJ. Elrod and NJ. E. FL rod, Defendants-No 43S.-In the Chancery Court of Polk County. Ar kansas.
 The defendants, Fred R. Stockton, 0. NJ. Elrod and NJ. E. Elrod are warned to appear in this court and answer the complaint of the plain tiff, Lee Krouse.
 Witnesh my hand and the seal of said court this 10th day of Nov. 1916.
 F. L. Johnson. Clerk. First Pub. Nov. l6-Last Pub. Dec. :.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

For Sale-40 A. with house on place,
 located i2 miles east of Mena. Goes for Si50.00 cash. Address s. Shelton, Route No. 5, Snyder, Texas.--Adv. 4S -5t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
Children take BILLIARDS FORE

HOUND SYRUP willingly because it tastes nice. There isn't a better remedy anywhere for children's coughs, hoarsness and bronchitis. It's a good medicine and easy to take. Price 25c, soc and $i00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

Heartburn is a symptom of indi- gestion Take a dose of HERBINF, in such cases. The pain disappears instantly. The bowels operate speedily and you feel fine, vigorous and cheerful. Price soc, Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co., Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

Be careful and don't overlook The Stars big club Of four magazines which we are sending our subscrlb- CTS this year for only 9 cents with either a new or renewal subscription to the Weekly Star. auv-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
rhs QuIuIne That poes Not Aftect Ths Isad

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUININEts better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head Remember the full name and
 look for the signature of k. W. GROVE. 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

It is true that only the mind that has purified itself can see and cor rectly judge a brother human being.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
StrayedFrt

Strayed- From my farm, three year
 ling steers. branded bar T on right hip. J. R. Turner, Mena, R. F. D. 2.-Adv. H-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
A|kYR''s!;. s. wos1Easu. ss 7 ], REAsEDNs ... ssr ST0MAC,fin1ogs i1osS'!s
asl.ll .l I.... '. '! N E:

99all Stones, Cancer and Ulcers of sne stomach and intestines. auto-in- edD;Aiseatlon, Yellow Jaundice, Appen- uleitls si and other fatal ailments re- suIt rom Stomach Trouble. Thou saas ssaSnas of Stomach Sufferers owe WET complete recovery to Mayf's " owttonderful Remedy. Unlike any oener for Stomach Ailments. For s;as sale Dy Jackson Drug Co, and drug s's's everywhere. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07
To Cure a Cold ln One Day skss

rake LAXATIVE PROMO Ouiniue. II ators sh- Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
 Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-12-07

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-07
cRtFFITHs MADE GOOD

Editor The Star: am for Mr..
Griffiths because he has made good
In whatever position he has been
called.
He made good as chief OF police.
The majority OF the force will tell
you that he made as good a chief
as they ever had.
One writer said he could not hold
the Job down. fIe did until no
chose to give II up. and that was
his privilege.
He made good as councilman.
He In clean man al n private
citizen. He IA n clean man az a
public servant.
We need Mr.. Erickson in the
council az councilman. because he
Is a strong municipal ownership
man and II we take him out OF the
council we weaken the municipal
ownership cause. Let us then elect
Mr.. Griffiths mayor and retain Mr..
Erickson In tho council. BY doing
so. we strengthen the municipal in
terests.
One subscriber said Mr.. Gill
leaned toward municipal ownership
OF public utilities. Doubtless he Ia
capable OF leaning in any direction.
We need n man ms mayor that has
como out squarely and defended
the interests OF the public, even
when such issues we're not popu-
lar. BY all means let us elect Mr..
Grifflths mayor.
A SUBSCRIBER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-07
ERICKSON THE MAN

Tho very important fact that
the people OF Seattle have begun
TO think for themselves and have
come TO tho conclusion that the
city OF Seattle should OWN run
and take advantage OF all It's re
sources 10 the fullest extent for
tho benefit OF the most Of the peo-
pie and not TO cater 10 some spe-
cial interest. which some OF our
politicians. including Mayor Gill,
have done heretofore. not speak.
ing OF some of his appointees.
such as Port Warden Paysse, who
has been working for the inter.
ests Of the fish combine by trying
10 exclude the fishermen from sell.
Ing their product To the public at
the water front This was done
by the sanction OF Mayor Gil, and
therefore whom n high official like
Mayor Gill viii lower himself to
such n low level he should not be
considered ut subject for mayor
OF Seattle.
But as ] am much interested In
city and municipal affairs, | have
been looking into Mr.. Erlckson's
record and his dolngs rs a coun.
Gilman and the way he has been
fighting the special interests for
the benefit OF the so-called com.
mon people. as well as many OF
my fellow citizens have come TO
the conclusion that we cannot In.
dorse a better and more broad.
minded man than Mr.. Erickson.
Give Mr.. Erickson the full swing
OF his ability, and | think many an
evil will be remedied.
CHAS. KNUDSEN,
2665 card Ave. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-07
THE MORAL otJEsrIoN

Editor The Star: My choice for
mayor ia Oliver 7. Erickson for sew.
eral reasons. Ono OF these reasons
is that he has never attempted to
make any political capital of i'm
morality as have GU and Griffiths,
both of whom made special bids
for the support OF the red light
element, blind piggers and 30 forth
by taking the stand that the police
ought not to raid hotels and private
residences without warrants. Why
should any man who wishes to aid
In the enforcement OF the law oh.
1ect TO a search of his premises?
AS to Mr.. Raymer. | know nothing
OF the gentleman.
Mr. Gil has intimated his desire
TO make the tax question the para
mount issue I'm this campaign some
bugaboo.
lie will have to face the moral
Issue. bitter tho the pill may be.
J. T. KENNEDY.
200 22nd ave. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-07
oRIFFirHs IS EFFICIENT

Editor Tho Star: I arm In favor
Of Austin r. Griffiths for mayor.
who stands for equality. efficiency
and economy. How many voters
are thers that have had occasion
TO call nj tho city hall on some bust.
ness. or TO get some Information. or
that have been sent from ono de-
partment 10 another. or who have
had 10 wait for hours and then 70
home without getting what they
called for. all on account OF LACK
OF SYSTEM7 Austin T.. Griffiths
has proven himself 10 be a man Of
system. Look at his record In the
city council Look nj his record az
chief OF police. A man who can
take charge of n police department,
with 90 per cent OF the officers
against him. and In less than SIX
months time organize the depart.
ment and better tho conditions at
the city jail, and make tho environ
mont more inviting and the work
more pleasant for HIS mon. main.
tanning perfect harmony and peace
and then retire with tho good will
and loyalty of over 90 per cent Of
the officers. saying. "He was tho
best chief we ever had should be
proof enough TO any citizen that
Mr.. Griffiths is the man for mayor.
II. q. BEST.
1896 Orange place.