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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
The Teuton Raider in the Soutl

The Activities Of This Boat Have Again Rev
Where Germany Lost Her Victory
Our Years Naval Disasters
What Patients Think of the Doctors
American Shell-Makers Under Fire
The Oldest Tree in the World
Big Steel Year in United States
Defending "Repertory" Against Mrs. Fiske
A Catholic View of the New Yucatan
Many Striking and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
DIED.

BROWN. On Friday, February .. 1917. at ,
am. HENRY II. BROWN. aged fifty -four
years.
Funeral Monday. February 5. at l pm. from
his late home. COOL 18th street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03

Pear Admiral William S. Sims, L. S. N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03

MCINTYRE. On Saturday, February 2, 1871
2;3n pun. WILLIAM CRANCH. McINTII
Funeral from W. X. Speares chapel. 2;
street northwest on Monday, February :,
pm. Intermcnt private
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Notice of the Filing of Petition to
 Quiet and Confirm Title.

Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of May, A. b. 1917, Cora c. Budd filed her petition ill the Chan cery court of Polk county, Arkansas, asking that her title be quieted and confirmed in and to the following described real estate, to-wit:
 Lot No. 8. Block No. i4, in the Or iginal town of Mena. Arkansas. as per record of plat of said town on file in the office of the Recorder of Polk county, Arkansas.
 Therefore. all persons who claim any interest in and to the above de- scribed real estate. are notified to appear in this court the first day said court is in session after the publication of this notice for six weeks, and show cause, if any there be, why the title of the petitioner in said real estate should not be quiet ed and confirmed in her.
 Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of May, i9i7.
 Owen Parker. Clerk of the Chancery Court Polk
 County. Arkansas.
 ist publication May 3i, i9f7. Last pub. July 5. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
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ACT NO. 407. ApproVed March 2R 1A17

<AppfoNed March 2b, 1Hl7.
 An Act to provide for the mainte- nance or the four state District Agri- cultural Schools at Jonesboro, Russell- Vile, Magnolia and Monticello, Ark.
 Act appropriates for the first agri- cultural school. situated at Jonesboro, Ss4.500; for district agricultural schooi situated at Russellville, S81, ,500, for district agricultural school situated at Magnolia. ss4.00G; for district agrioui- .ural school situated at Monticello.
 Act provides that not more than one- halI of the moneys hereby appropri- ated shall be paid out of the General Revenue Fund. and that the remaining one-half shall be paid out of the sp-- clal fund to be levied and collected for the support of said schools for the bi- ennlal period beginning --- 1, 1917, and endin gJuly 1, 1919.
 Act provides that should the entire appropriation for any one of the four schools contained in this Act be found unnecessary for the purpose mention ed, the balance may be expended for any other purpose mentioned in this Act.
 Act provides that the proceeds from the sale of all farm products shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of each of said schools and kept In separate fund and used for no other purpose. Act fixes penalty for Violation of any of the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
MUST FEED 0UR OWN
 IN GERMAN PRISON CAisPs

Washington, June 2i. AmGrican var prisoners in Germany will be cared for as far as possible hy the American prisoners central com mittee already established at Berne, Switzerland under direction of Ellis pressel, formerly head of the relief of allied prisoners in Germany as atiache Go the embassy there lt Is under the control of the legation at Bernc and is expected Co grow into an enormous clearing house for sending supplies from this country to Americans in German prison camps, where the supplies are 50 in- adequate that outside assistance Is essential. The committee will even- tually probably cooperate With tae Red Cross.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
National Forest Timber for Sale.

Sealed bids will be received by the District Forester, Washington, D. c. up to and including July 2i, 1917, for all the merchantable dead tim Der standing or down and all the live timber marked or designated for cutting on all area embracing about i640 acres within sections i3. %. 23, 24, g, 26 and 2, T. N, R. g w. and sections i9. 20 and 30, T. 1 N., R. 3f w, 5th P. M.. Arkansas National Forest, Arkansas. estimated to be t,250000 feet B. M, more or less, of shortleaf pine timber. No bid of less than S2.25 per M. feet for the timber will be considered. De- posit with bid S50v. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are submitted full in- formation concerning the timber, conditions of sale, deposits and the submission of bids should be ob- tained from the Forest Supervisor, Hot Sprin@s. Arkansas
 Adv. ist pub. June 2i.
 Last pub. July ,, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. aa4.

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to provide for compulsory sehool attendance between certain ages nxing penalty. requiring boards ana giving them authority to furnish Tree text books under certain eondi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after september l, 1917 every parent guar ala nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child er children between the ages Of ' and ID years, both iclusive, shall send said child to public. private or parochial school under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically tn- capacitated, also children who have completed common school course chfl- dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards, super intendents and teachers in carrying ouy the provisions of this Act, and pro- vides penalty for noncompliance.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4a4.
Approved March 9s 1a

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropriation to provide for the care and comfort of Federal and Confederate veteran sol- diers, to enable them to unite in national memorial reunion to be held at Vicksburg Military Park on Octo- Der 16 to 19, 1917
 All veterans desiring 10 attend shah apply to Jonathan Kollogg, Little Rock, Arkansas, who upon investiga- ton. shall issue an order for transpor- tation for round trip from place of res- idence to their nearest railway station. and for an additional sum of $2 to he the said commander.
 Act appropriates $5.000 for the pur- poses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 of said amount to purchase blanks
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. a9s.

NEFEVNcu NttAtA @ot AVAIL
 An Act to provide for the inspection of steam boilers. Act authorizes Com missioner of Labor to appoint inspec- ter of steam boilers. Act fixes bond. salary and travelling expenses of saia inspector. The inspector shall inspect every boiler once annually and shah give the owner of such boiler Ave days notice of the time of such inspection. Act makes 1t duty of owner of aH steam boilers. within GO days, 10 mo- tify the inspector of location of same. Act prescribes a fee of $s for each in- spection to be collected by tho inspee- tor and paid into the state treasury to the credit of the Boiler Inspection Fund. out of which the expenses of this act are paid. Act provides penaKy for violation thereof.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 44s.
Annrovaa Mech oS 1og;

Approved March 2S, I91T.
 An Act to appropriate money for the support and maintenance of the Branch Normal for biennial period ending March 31. 1919 Act appropri- ates s44.000 for the biennial period
 Act provides that one-half of said sum shall be appropriated out of the general revenue for the year 1917, and the remaining one-half out of special fund created by Ac t110 of the Acts of 1917 for the year 1918.
 Act also provides that property and buildings now located at Pine Biun shall be sold by the Board of Trustees after advertisement at public sale for not less than $50.000. and the schooI shall be moved to q location suitable to said board, of not less than 200 acres in Jefferson county to be dorted to the state free of cost.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
.ACT NO. 2e7.

Approved March zi. 1sfT.
 An Act to create a commission 10 be known as the Arkansas Charities and Correction Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members, two of whom shall be women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state. inspect and examine into the management of all state. county, muni- cipal and private institutions for the care of the dependent. defectives and delinquents. and make such recommen- dations for the improvement of said correctional system as in their judg- ment deemed best. and also to make biennial report to the Governor ana General Assembly.
 Said commission may appoint i've persons in each county. two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing sto comply with this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 2s2.
Annrnrnd M. " n' V. -,1.

-APPlSNen March 21, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the sale and qqisposltion of islands formed in navfea- pie rivers and streams of the state. Mnlch belong to the state of Arkansas.
 ,AAel provides that the Commissioner ments shall cause said lands to be sur eeyed and iile Dlats of same in his of nee and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same at Sl.zo Der acre to any person desir- Ing to purchase same
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4o2.
Approved March 2s. 1917.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to provide for filling vacau- cies in office of United States sena- otr.
 Act provides that in case of vacancy in the office of United States Senator, the Governor is authorized to fill such vacancy by temporary appointment un- til the people fill the vacancy at the next ensuing general election, to be held more than 60 days and less than cur. Provided, that if no general cleo ton be held within 1z months, the Governor shall call a special election to all said vacancy, not less than SO days nor more than 120 days after such va cancy shall occur.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
nCT NO. 23s.

'z5roved March lS, lSif.
 - Aet 10 provide for the inspection <.1 oil gasoline, naphtha and other Ifpr fluids used for heating. light
 and other power purposes. &f creates the office of inspector for zriod of 30 years, to be appointed a e Governor, said inspector to ap- II with the approval of the Cover
 six inspectors and one clerk to
 N out the provisions of this Act. Specifically sets out methods for zrg said oils. The owner of any Crowded fog in this Act to notify
 for the purpose of hav- san inspection made: also author Fine State Treasurer to provide hble certificates and stamps to be
 ed upon receptacles containing oils. Act provides in case no in- .for can be found to make prompt .ection. the owner of such oils may 'e such inspection according to the ,isions of this Act. Act authorizes ment of fees into the state treas =and kept in separate fund Also Hides that railroads shall notify in- .for of the arrival and delivery of lear tanks containing oils herein Nfed
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4-o.

Approved March 2S. 191T
 An Act to appropriate money out of she penitentiary fund for the, purpose of paying levee, drainage and other special improvement district assess ments against the state farm lancs. and for other purposes
 Act provides that any and all ex- isting levee, drainage or other spe- cial improvement district assessments and taxes against any of the state farm lands shall be paid ogt of the appro- priation now or hereafter made to pay the current expenses of the state pen- itentiary. Said claims shall be pre- sented as the same accrue and shall be allowed. If correct. and shall be vouehered and paid. Provides that ali lands acquired by the state in the fu- ture shall be known as state farm lands. and shall be subject to the pro- visions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Warning Order.

In the chancery Court of Polk County Ark.
 Merchants Bank of vandervoort, Ark plaintiff vs, w NJ Stacy, defendant. The defendant, ". M.f Stacy, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Merchants Bank, of Vandervoort. Arkansas.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this first day of June. 1911
 owen Parker, Clerk Adv. First Pub. June q Last Pub. June 2s, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT NO qao

Approved March 24. 1917
 An Act to amend Section Al of Kir- by's Digest
 Said section to read as follows:
 Every citizen of the age of 21 years. Of good moral character and who pos- sesses the requisite qualifications of learning and ability. may. upon appli- cation in the manner hereinafter pro- vided. be admitted to practice as an at torney and counselor at law in the courts of this state
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

A regular morning operation of the bowels puts you in fine shape for the days work. If you miss it you feel uncomfortable and cannot put vim into your movements. For all bowel irregularities. HERBINE is the remedy. It purifles. strengthens and regulates. Price 50c. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co., Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

Do you get up at night? SanoI is surely the best for all kidney or bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief in 2i hours from all backache and bladder troubles. Sanol is a guar anteed remedy. 35c and Si.00 a bot tie at the drug store. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

Approved aiail 2l 1917.
 Az, -aet Y anEre lions 2 and { of An Act to create Arlxsnsas is,ttoH. IfitttS,'i,. SoIninlssion g,il and defne its duties
 he Act enlarwes tnc duties and ina ersases the scope in the collection Of nAsliolts' ,,s,,l,.' relics and mementoes for the state Capitol a' 'i'e
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4s7.

lLVYTVNVu
 An Act to encourage and aid in tAs teachings of eleme ttary agriculture home economies and manual training teachers for rural and elementary schools in the state.
 Act gives the Board of Education su- pervision. Provides Act shall not ap- ply to any city or town having a pop ulation of more than LOGO inha bitants according to the last census. Alse aS- propriates the sum of 10000 for aid- ing said rural and village high schools and for the purpose of teacher trains ing, the sum of s10.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Administrator's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as administrator Of the estate of Alice J. Sublett, deceased, will, on the f4th day of July, 1917, make application to the Probate Court of Polk County, Arkansas, for an order thereof, authorizing and |directing him as such administra- tor. to sell for the purpose of pay ing the debts of said estate, the following lands. the property of said estate, situate in Polk County, Arkansas, to-wit; Fractional part of NW4 NWA Section 6, Township I3 &, Range 3i w., containing 536i acres. more or less.
 Given under my hand as such ad- |ministrator this 18th day of June, 1917.
 H. w. Finger,
 Administrator of the Estae of
 Alice J. Sublett Deceased Adv. First pub. June fl. Last pub. July 5, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Warning Order.

State of Arkansas. County of Polk, White Township, ss. Before Fred Gray. Justice of the Peace for said Township. L A. Dunn, Plaintiff. vs. R. c. smith. Defendant
 The Defendant. R. c. Smith. Is warned to appear before me at my office n White Township. Polk county, Arkansas, within thirty days and an- swer the complaint of the Plaintiff. l. A. Dunn.
 Dated this 18th day of June. 1917.
 Fred ". Gray. J. F. Adv. First pub. June A. Last pub. July 6. 1911
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Warming Order.

No 509. In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas Mrs Mary E. Russell Plaintiff. vs. K. D. Sales and M. E. Sales. ct al. De- fendants.
 The Defendants. R. D. Sales and Nj. B. Sales are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff Mrs. Mary E. Russell
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this stsi siiy sf sf ; ys:ssS ss:ssS, 1917
 Owen Parker. Clerk. Adv. First pub. June A. Last pub July 5. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Dye Mi Yet Ready to RenIy.

Little Rock, June 22-R. G. Dye, State Tax Commissioner, is recov- ering from an illness of several weeks. He says that he has not yet been able to consider the demand that has been made by Governor Brough for his resignation on charge of neglect of duty, but will take up the matter soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO. a7s
Annroved Nfarch 9e 7q17

ADprOVed NFafch ZN. IYIT-
 An Act for the support and mainte- nance of the Medical Department of the University of Arkansas.
 Act arDfopriates $52.T07.
 Ncf also provides that tuities and fe of students shall not exceed $50 per annun.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 37a.

ApprOVed MArch 24, IyII.
 An Act to amend Section 5454 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said Section 5454 so as to strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses of public enter tainment and regulate or prohibit ale or porter shops and public places of habitual resort for tipping and intem- perance. and to declare what are such. Act provides. further, that municipal ities shall have power to define, lf- cense and regulate or tax transient and itinerant dealers in horses and mules. but no one who conducts the same bushes sin said municipality for a pe- riod of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 3s4.

AppfoVed March 24, 1H17.
 An Act to amend Section of Act 175 of 1913.
 Act changes the time for bringing suit under this Act from two to three years after action accrued. and this shall apply to all causes of action here tofore accrued if suit has been filed or shall be filed within three years from the date the cause of action accrued in actions by employees against corpora tions.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Acr Eo. Aao
Arnrovad Msrcb os ioI7

Approved March 28. 1917.
 An Act pertaining to the regulation and incorporation Of fratsrnal bensA ciary associations. societies or crders and repeating all laws in conflict there with.
 Act provides that any corporation. society or order or, voluntary assocfa- tion without capital stock, organized members and not for profit. and having a lodge system and e representative form Of government. and making pro- visions for the payment of benefits fin accordance with this Act, Is declared to be fraterna1 benefit society. Act also authorizes Insurance Department to issue certificate of authority to any such organization upon compliance kv said organization of the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. STA.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to regulate renewal or ex- tending time in payment of debts se- cured by mortgages, deeds of trust or vendors lien also the operation of the statutes of limitation thereon, and prescribing the manner in which trans fers of mortgages and liens and satfs- faction thereof shall be noted on the record.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 372.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act ts4 of the Acts of 1913.
 Act provides:
 Section l. That Section 4 of Act No. a20. of Acts of 1905. entitled, "An Act to amend Sections 6387, 638S and 63S9 be amended so far as they apply to cer- tain counties, be amended to read as follows;
 Section {. That this Act shall not re- peal Sections 63s7. e3SS and 6s89 of Kirby's Digest. except to apply and be in force in the counties Of (naming q different counties).
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 45s.
A,.rovsd March as. 1917.

Approved March 2S, 1sf7
 An Act designating and constitutes . State Depository Board for the pur- pose of naming Repositories for stais funds.
 Act provides that the Governor, At- torney General, State Treasurer an< Bank Commissioner shall constitute said board. Act authorizes said boara to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the deposit of state funds in said Repositories.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. s7I.
Approved March 24 1917

AppTONtu NIdTCn ZF, IsII.
 Act cures defective releases of mort gages, liens, deeds of trust as appears upon record February s, 1917. provid- ed that parties aEgrieved by such re- lease must bring action to cancel same within six months after the passage of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 47I,

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act to repeal Act No. 3. known as the Publicity Act to refer same to the voters Of the state and each county at the next general election.
 Act repeals Act No. 3. known as the Publicity Act initiated and adopted by the people at the general election held in September, 1914. provided that this Act shal lnot go into effect until the next general election, when the same shall be submitted to the voters of each county for ratification or rejec- ton. Provides that where any county votes a majority against Act No. !, that said Act shall be declared repeal ed as to that county
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 3sf.

Approved March 24, IyIT.
 An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1.
 Act provides that Section be amended so as to authorize person is- suing certificates to make and prescribe and to change from time to time sucn rules as he may deem necessary and of the age of the child. Act further provides that such rules and regula- tions shall comply with the rules and regulations made pursuant to act of Congress entitled, "An Act to prevent interstate commerce in the products of child labor"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2ee.

Approved March 2l, 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections i and { of Act 13S of the Acts of 1915.
 Act authorizes the Attorney General to give consent to the taking of sand, gravel, oil or coal from the beds and bars of navigable rivers and lakes of this state. Party removing such ma teria1 shall also agree to file monthly with the Attorney General a sworn itemized statement of material so re- moved and pay amount into the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 44e.
Annroved March 2S. 1ai

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 1n Act to appropriate money for maintenance of Hospital for Nervous Diseases for biennial period ending March 31. 1919.
 Act appropriates $720,096
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. @-o.

Approved March 21. 19f7.
 -Nu ASt 10 amend Section 19 of Act IT of the Acts Of 1913
 riiNss the jurisdiction for the organ r,,tt tof the suh- districts in the cir ", VgNft oi tho county in which the man district was organized. where the IanQs He in several counties. This Act pertains to drainage districts.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 3ee.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 AYn Act to amend Section 1 of Act 126 of the Acts of 1913.
 Act amends said Section 1 by add ing incorporated towns.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2p2.

Approved March 21. 1917. of 1917.
 An Act to revert S2.000 from the ap- propriation for salaries to the Student Lapor Fund of the Agricultural School at Russellville, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

Children that are affected by worms are pale and sickly and liable to contract some fatal disase. WHITES CREAM NERMIFUGE ex- pels worms promptly and puts the child on the road to health Price 25c per bottle Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.-AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 3e3.

AppfOVed March 24. 1YlI.
 Act provides that the county judge may require the tax collector to pay into the county treasury 90 per cent of the funds in his hands when need ed at any time before the annual set clement in July. Act provides penalty for failure to comply.