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The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
THE GREAT SEA TEST NEAR.
Naval Forces of Britain and Ger many Must Clash Soon, Grasty Says


 London, Jan. 2S.-David Lloyd Georges government stood it's first test last week, when the labor party, in convention at Manchester, pro claimed it's adhesion by an over whelming vote. Mir. Asquith was supposed to have sort of proprie- torship in this field; but a year ago his government was indorsed by a vote of to i. whereas Lloyd George had 6 to i last week.
 Another development within the week that tends to justify confi- dence in the ministry was the get ting together of the Allied navies, which in the past had lacked co-or- dination: and there are signs of in- tense. if unadvertised, activity at the admiralty that fits into the gen. orally accepted theory of an i'm pending trial of strength between Britain and Germany that will test countries on, and particularly under the sea. Visibility of preparations is not needed to give warnings of the conflict that may prove the last phase Of this war. The deadIiest sea attack ever offered by one great country and the most resolute de- fense ever made by another seem staged for a future so near thats it may be only tomorrow
 Two western nations are resorting desperately to the oriental method of strangulation-Britain by block ade, and Germany by submarine.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
WOULD FORCE SOLONS TO LEVY
 TAX T0 PAY $12,393, ,O00 DEBT
Virginia Authorities Bring Manda- mus Proceedings Against West
 Virginia Legislative Assembly.

Washington, Jan. 29.--Mandamus proceedings were begun here today in the United States supreme court bv the Virginia state authorities against the entire West Virginia as senbly, to compel the levying of a tax to pay the supreme court judg- ment ef st2, 3o3, COG, with interest adjudged to be West Virginia's pro- portion of the Virginia debt in i6Gi, when West Virginia was formed as separate state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
BIG NOTE ISSUE
 IS AUTHORIZED

Little Rock, Jan. 3l.-The House today passed the Senate Bill au- thorizing a note issue of S750,000, % cover deficiencies in the general revenue fund. This bill is in con- formity to the suggestion made by Governor Brough in a special mes sage to the Legislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
Will Release Guardsmen.

Washington, Jan 29-The with drawal of American troops from Mexico under General pershinc, Is said today to be proceeding without a hitch. Details are withheld on the understanding that Generals pershing and Funston have person
 - ~-
 al supervision of the movement.
 It is expected the twelve thousand men composing the expedition will reach the border within week. Part of the remaining fifty thousand guardsmen doing duty on the border may be released shortly thereafter.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
Want to Exehanae for good heavy

gentle, every purpose mare, ? good, young Jersey cows; one with S-day-old calf; other coming April. Strayed- small SOW, Poland
 China marked: ? pigs, mark, swallow fork in ore ear, under half crop in other. Left home January s. Bought at Thornton sale, Liber- al reward for information. J. R. May, Mena, Ark. Box 2i3, Phone 2S9. Adv. 26-2t 5i2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
MEXICANS ROUTED
 IN BORDER BATTLE
Troopers and Cowboys Cross Line and Put Opponents to Flight No American Casualties
 Several Mexicans Injured.

Arnaca, Ariz., Jan. 27.-The Mex jeans who engaged in running fight with American troopers and cow boys at Ruby. Ariz, were driven across the international boundary today by Americans. The Mexicans took refuge in adobe houses, but were routed out by the troopers and the houses destroyed. The Mexi- cans fled to the hills. Some of them are said to have worn Carranza uni- forms.
 fine fight started Friday morning, when American cowboys and Mexi- cans rounding up cattle on the American side of the boundary line, say American troopers arriving here tonight Fifteen troopers and sev- eral cowboys, t is said, returned tlie fire of about 20 Mexicans who kept up the fight until they were safe be- hind rocks on the Mexican side of the line.
 Quiet Prevails Again.
 No Americans were killed or wounded, but indications were found that the American shots took effect There were other traces of MeXieans being wounded When Troop r of the Utah cavalry, under command of Captain Bassett, arr rived at Ruby tonight to relieve Troop E, Utah cavalry, Lieut.. c. H. Arms reported all quiet along the border.
 Fighting was resumed by the Mex jeans at daybreak today after a lulu during the night, cowboys said to- night. When the sniping began the American troops started a concerted rush at the Mexicans.
 Americans Cross Line.
 The invaders were driven across the line, and it is said the Ameri- cans followed them Another lull occurred when the Mexicans took up positions in adobe houses about a mile south of the boundary
 Another rush on the part of the Americans, it was said, caused the Mexicans to flee and to take up po- sitions in the distant hills. The American troopers returned to the American side after destroying the adobe huts.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
Troop Shin sunk.

Berlin, Jan. 29 The sinking of a transport ship filled with troops in the Mediterranean by a German submarine on January p, was announced Monday by the ad- miralty. The vessel sunk in ten minutes.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
al supervision of the movemen
Troops Enroute to EI Paso.

San Antonio, Tex. Jan. 29.Ac- earding to announcement at Sauth- ern headquarters today, the three cavalry and three infantry regi- ments of the expeditionary forces have been sent to Fl paso.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
NEW TAX COMMISSIONER NAMED

Little Rock, Jan. Governor Rrongh today appointed Menroc Smith of Ashley county, on the State Tax Commission. vice F. E. Brown. time expired.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
FOR HONE DRY OREGON.
House Passes Bill Similar to That in
 Force in Arkansas.

Salem. Ore, Jan. 2o. The Oregon House of Representatives passed to- day a 'bone dry prohibition bill. II now goes to the state Senate.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01
IMMIGRATION BILL
 AGAIN IS VETOED
Supporters Will Attempt to RepaSs Measure Over Wilson's Veto Literacy Test the
 Objection.

Washington, Jan. 29.-president Wilson today vetoed the immiera- ten bill passed by Congress, be- cause of its literacy test provision.
 It is the second time that Presi- dent Wilson has vetoed an immigra- ton bill because of the literacy test and for the same reason similar measures were vetoed by Presidents Taft and Cleveland.
 When the message was read it was ordered to lie on the table until Thursday morning and champions of the bill began laying their plans for an effort to override the veto. Chairman Burnett said tonight that he will move for a vote Thursday. Two years ago the house lacked only four votes of the necessary two thirds majority to pass the bIil over the veto.
 The presidents message to the house follows:
 T very much regret to return this bill without my signature.
 Tn most of the provisions of the bill I should be very glad to concur, but cannot rid myself of the con- viction that the literacy test consti- tutes a radical change in the policy of the nation, which is not justified ill principle. It is not test of char acter, of quality or of personal fit ness. but would operate in most cases merely as penalty for lack of opportunity in the country from which the alien seeking admission |came. The opportunity to gain an education in many cases is one of the chief opportunities sought by the immigrant in coming to the United States and our experience in the past has not been that the it. liteeate immigrant is sueil an unde- sirable immigrant. Tests of quality and of purpose cannot be objected to on principle but tests of oppor- tunity surely may be.
 Threatens Complications.
 Moreover, even if this test might be equitably insisted on, one of the exceptions proposed to its applica- ton involves provision which might lead to very delicate and ha- zardous diplomatic situations.
 The bill exempts from the oper- ation of the literacy test all aliens who may prove to the satisfaction of the proper immigration oflleer or the Secretary of Labor that they are seeking admission to the United States to avoid religious persccuti.G l. in the country of their last perman- ent residence, whether such perse- cUtion be evidenced by overt acts or by laws or governmental regulations that discriminate against the alien tr the race to which he beiongs 1e- cause of his religious faith
 Too Broad a Scope.
 Such provision so applied and administered would oblige the ofll- eer concerned in effect to pass judgment upon the laws and prac- tiees of foreign government and declare that they did or did not con- stitute religious persecution This would be, to say the least, a most invidious function for any admin istrative officer of this government to perform and 1t is not only possi- ble, but probable, that very serious questions of international justice and eomity would arise between this government and the government or governments thus officially con- demned. should it's exercise be adontpd
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-01

$i.OO A YEAR STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

SIR. and Mrs. Frederick W. Scott and
family have returned from Royal
Orchard" their country place in Abe
marie. and are now at their town house
on West Franklin Street for the winter
Lieutenant and Mrs. A. Langstar
Johnson. Jr.. are spending some time
in Atlantic City
Mrs. c. r. Caperton has returned to
Richmond. after visit to relatives in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. w. Chelf. OF Lake
Lodge" Dumbarton, nave taken apart
ments for tho winter at Ingleside
Court. Goa North Davis Avenue.
Miss Mildred .Tomlin and her sister,
Miss Margaret Tomlin, of Asheville. N
C., are guests of Miss Ruby Kuhn. 32l2
Grove Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Allard and their
two grandchildren. oil Port Lee have
been guests OF Mrs Joseph =. Solaro, en-
route for their home in Michigan.
Mrs. Henry II. George. Ill, who is
spending the winter in Washington. ia
the guest OF Mrs. Warren NJ. Goddard
at "esthampton. for few days
Mrs. Leslie c. Garnett. OF Ginter Park,
has left TO spend several days In Wash
ington.
Miss Grace Bell, of stanton, is the
guest Of friends in this city.
George Douglass. OF Germantown. Pa,
has returned TO his home. after spend ,
ins few days in Richmond
Mrs. Charles p. Lee and Miss Kath-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

negotiate with the strikers. and has
under consideration tho question Of
taking Legal action against the strike
committee.
The strike followed negotiations be-
tween tho government and the unions.
which began in. April. The aggregate
increase In wages demanded is $780,
100000 rublcs. whereas the entire
ante bellum cost OF operating the
roads was 3.60o.0O0.0o0 rublcs.
In speaking OF the negotiations. the
Acting Minister OF Traffic said eight
ministers had co-operated in making
proposals. to the men In an effort to
avert the strike, and that when the
decision to stop work finally was
reached many mon repudiated It. The
evening newspapers say the govern
ment considers the strike has fallen
through. The city had bread supplies
for two weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
VICTORY OF kERENsKY
. APPARENTLY COMPLETE
Leaders Of Preliminary Parliament
Tell Him They Will Not
Insist ON Demands.
TO BE MERELY ADVISORY
Accedc to Government Plan, and
Will Sit IS Temporary Council I'm.
til Constituent Assembly Convenes.
Increased Wages for Strikers.
IBy Associated rres,.l


PETROGitAD. Monday. October s.
has won a complete victory over the
preliminary parliament, an outgrowth
Of the Democratic congress. NJ. Tsere-
tell, one OF the leaders Of the parlia-
ment. to-day Informed Premier Ker-
ensky that the parliament had with
drawn all It's demands that the govern.
ment be responsible to II, and had &C.
ceded TO the governments plan that
the parliament act merely in an ad-
visory Legislative capacity.
The parliament has been christened
officially. as the Temporary Council
Of tho Russian Republic and will sit
until the constituent assembly con-
venes. 1t has been agreed that "the
council shall have a right TO put ques.
tions and to deliberate on measures
which the government lays before it,"
The government will work out the
whole program for the parliament. At
the frst sitting Premier Kerensky
probably will personally lay before It
the governments new program. At
tho suggestion Of the government, leo
members OF the bourgeoise will sit in
tho parliament.
Premier kerensky to-day officially
informed ALI those selected last Thurs
day Of their appointment to the new
coalition Cabinet.
NJ. Maslon, who was offered the Min
istry OF Agriculture. declined on tho
ground that the interests Of the present
party required his attention. NJ. Skou-
beleff, Kerensky's choice for Minister
Of Labor, has not decided whether he
will accept.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

| Trinity: Church, South Boston, will
the scene OF beautiful wedding
Ills evening, when Miss Louise Thorn
IN owen Will be married to Rev-David
Lewis. rector OF .the church. The
,reElony will be performed by Rt. Rev.
everley D. Tucker. Bishop Coadjutor,
the Diocese OF Southern Virginia
ISIS Owen is the daughter. OF the late
lillian E. Owen. vice-president of the
lanters and Merchants National
ank. OF South Boston. and her mother
as the late Mrs. Matte L. Owen
The only attendants will be Mrs. Rob-
t Stimson. of Danville, nlatron Of
ouor. and Thomas, D. Stokes. Of Elk
i'll and Richmond. best man. Tho
sherB will be r. Z. Jordan. C. A. Pc
lex. j. v. Thompson and Mosley Ben
Ill. The bride will be given in mar
age by her uncle. Colonel Henry
asley. Immediately after the marriage
n. and Mrs. Lewis will leave for At
! ntic City, and will be at home at
3.inity Church rectory after November l.
srriase Announced.
Cards have been received In Rich
! ond from Mrs. Francis Lenox Har-
ave, of Atlanta, announcing the mar
als Of her daughter. Elizabeth, to
lair Burwell Stringfellow, of this city.
Inc ceremony took place Saturday at
|
wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs. String
How will mako their home in Rich
| opd.
aests ut the Mansion.
Miss Katharine Greenway Stuart, OF
bInydon. niece of Governor Henry
arter Stuart. and Miss Susie Brown,
| Bristol. left Monday evening for
cir homes in Southwest Virginia, after
brief stay with the Governor at the
;ecutive mansion. Lieutenant p. r.
,mpbeil. a nephew of Governor Stuart,
! no is stationed at Camp Lee, was also
rs. weekend guest in Richmond,
| lnss-Sheppard.
| The marriage has recently been an
i,unced Of Miss Virginia E. Sheppard
Ind Robert L. Amos. both of this city.
lie ceremony having taken place In
|orfolk on June 81. Rev. John L. Bray
I.rformed the ceremony.
| rener--Hooper.
II A pretty wedding which was quietly
liberated yesterday morning at 1880
clock at the rectory Of ST. Mary's
oman Catholic Church was that of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

Miss Coralie EsteIle Hooper, daughter
OF MT. and Mrs, James d. Hooper. and
Henry j. Tremer. son OF Mrs Elenora
Tremer. OF this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father James.
o. 8. B.. and the bride wore smart
travelling suit OF dark blue With hat
and gloves 70 match. Her flowers were
pink roses. Fhe groom was attended
by John F. Cowardin as best man. and
Aubrey Hooper was the usher. After
honeymoon tn New YORK and Phiia-
delphia, Mr.. and Nfrs. Tremer will be
at home at 40 Third Avenue, Highland
Park.
BcrIbblers to Meet.
The scribblers will meet this even
Ing at $3.50 o'clock at 2l00 Stuart Ave
nue.. Special business Will ,me before
the meeting, and It is necessary that
all members be present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
WILL GRANT
IS('nEkSEc IN u-AGE

INCREASE IN WAGES
PETRoGRAD. October s.-The rail-
waymen's strike has caused the govern
ment to decide to grant the increased
wages demanded as from September /.
This Will necessitate an expenditure of
75o.o0o,000 rubles annually, which the
government has decided to meet by a
arrangement OF railway rates.
simultaneously the government will
promuIEate a law providing for special
food supply for railway men.
The newspapers. however. say that
pending tho publication Of these meas
ures, the government will refuse to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
Baby Healed.
BY Cuticura

Two year old girl in terrible
fix. Broke out with red PIN
pies on legs. Turned to white
blisters spreading all over her.
Nearly crazy from itching.
Never had a nights rest with
her for weeks. One box CUT
cura Ointment and one cake
Soap entirely healed her.
From signed statement of Mrs. Della
Spesrman, r. 4, Box S, Coffeeville.
Miss, March %. 1917.
How much better to prevent such
suffering by using Cuticura for every
day toilet purposes, the Soap to cleanse
and purify the pores, with touches Of
Ointment now and then as needed to
soothe and heal the first signs Of &c.
zemas, rashes, dandruff and pimples.
Donot confound these delicate, fragrant,
super-ereamy emollients with coarsely
medicated, often dangerous prepara-
tons urged as substitutes.
Fer Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcards: "Cuticurs,
Dept. H, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Soap Csc. Ointment IS and soc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

crime Lee have returned from a visit
10 Lexington and Staunton.
Mrs. william Price, who has been Wis.
ting In Norfolk, Is now on a visit to
West Virginia, before returning to
Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Wolcott Toll,
who have been spending their honey
moon In North Carolina. are guests OF
Mrs. Annie Sampson. at 6l5 Brook Road.
Mrs. Alex Rady has left for Admission,
Ala, to join Captain Rady. who Is sta
toned at Camp Mcclellan.
Mrs. Joseph 81. Wood, of Greensboro,
n. c.. Is visiting her mother, Mrs. ".
9. Carlton, OF 2007 Floyd Avenue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

The Mothers Club of Highland Park
will not hold its regular monthly meet
ing to-day on account OF the fair hut
will hold it Wednesday, October II,
at tho schoolhouse at 315 O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

There will be no meeting OF tho
Richmond Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confederacy to-day on account
OF the state convention. United Duuxh-
tiers OF the Confederacy. in Roanoke
this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
woMEN's MEETINGS.

The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Assoc
citation Will hold its regular quarterly
meeting in the vistting-room OF Beth
Ahabah Temple to-day al o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-09
Absorption Process
Makes Faces Young

Success has at last come to scientists
who Ter years have. sought some
method of removing the outer veil of
facial skin in cases of unsightly COM
plexions, which would be both pain
less and harmless. The new process
is SO simple, SO inexpensive, the won
der 10 no one had discovered it long
ago. 1t has been amply demonstrated
that ordinary mercelized wax (soId by
druggists in ounce packages), entirely
removes by gentle absorption. the
withered, 1ife1ess surface skin, show
ing the youthful, roselike skin be-
meath. The wax is applied at szsgsat.
like cold cream. and washed off in the
morning. The absorption also cleanses
clogged pores. increasing the skins
breathing capacity and preserving
tone, color and natural beauty of the
new skin.
A simple and harmless wrink1e-
remover which has also proved unite
successful can easily be made at home
in jiffy. All one need do is to dis.
solve an ounce of powdered saxoIite
in half pint of witch hazel and
battle the face in the solution once a
day for while. After. the very first
application the hner lines disappea
and the deeper ones soon sas1ez
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-09
OUR NEWTOWN
NEWS letter

Robert D. Smith who has rented
the Scudder property in Dodging-
town for several years has purhased
it Of the heirs. The farm consists of
126 acres, with house and commodi-
GUS barns. Mr.. Smith who is a dairy
man will branch out into general
farming this year.
George e. Hayes has purchased a
building lot on the Hanover road
from Miss Lillian Fairman, Just north
of his former house. on which he
will build a residence as soon as the
price of building materials and labor
return to normal conditions
George Smith, an expert mechanic
from Bridgeport. has procured a spo-
s1tion with the Premiere Manufacture
ing Co., and has moved his family to
Newtown occupying the Thomas Reil-
ly house near Newtown station
Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler was
laid up with an attack of grip the
latter part of last week, but returned
to his duties Monday.
The borough election took place at
the town hall this forenoon from 10
to IL o'clock, resulting in the, re-elec-
ton OF the old officers for another
year. The business meeting followed.
but outside Of the routine work Of
reading and accepting of reports Of
officers for the past year nothing was
done.
The house committee of the coun-
try club has arranged whist tourna-
ment for May. open to members and
guests of members. A honorariurn
or 20 cents will be charged members,
bringing guests. The total scores for
the month will determine winners.
Jesse C. Lewis of Hattertown has
the contract for building a barn for
Andrew Pavlick.
The case of Downs vs. Dring has
been postponed until May 10, in JUS
tice McCarthy's court.
Herman H. Oppe has procured
position in the laboratory department
of the Remington Co. He commutes
daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mount of
Botsford are entertaining Mrs.
Mounts nephew. Henry A. Dubert of
Bridgeport.
Mrs. Louise Gibson of New York
has opened the Gibson villa at Sandy
Hook for the season.
Miss May Sullivan Of Bridgeport is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Clark, jean
vile.
Willis Lockwood was home from
Waterbury, over the week end and
Sunday.
Oscar Turner. the jitneur has NOV
ed his family from Washington ave-
nue. to- a part of the Cavanaugh dou-
BILE dwelling on Glen avenue.
Miss Marguerite Bradley and Miss
Helen Mead are in Bridgeport today.
Newtown baseball team to go to
Danbury Saturday afternoon to play
a team in that citv
Henry Hunt moved his furniture
by auto truck to Bridgeport last week,
Miss Lillian Jaynes has opened her
Jeanville home for the season,
William Gardner is a new competi-
tor for public patronage in the jitney
business. He lives in Sandy Hook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-09
For the Busy Man.

Man is known by the company he
keeps and his character can be guaged
to a great extent by the atmosphere
he surrounds himself with; an import
ant element in this respect being the
furnishings in his office. NothnagIe's
office furniture department has helped
hundreds Of busy men to quickly and
satisfactorily get the proper environ
ment in their Office life. This store
has the exclusive sale in Bridgeport of
such unfailing quality, well-known
lines as Cutler desks, Doten and Dun
ton Desks, Macy files of either steel
OF wood, Milwaukee chairs, an excel
lent line of index cards, indexes, fold
ers, etc. An enormous assortment of
the above lines is carried IN stock at
all times. A splendid variety of rugs
and 1ino1eum suitable for office use
is also there. Business men, pur-
chasing agents and bookkeepers will
find it to their advantage to look this
department over.-Adv.