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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-22
JAVA is BOOMING.
War Has Given Great Impetus to In
dustrial Life.

Batavia, Netherlands, East Indies, Nov.
22.-The war seems to have given an
impetus to industrial development in
Java. One notable instance is the ex-
tension of the Bandoeng quinine manu-
factory, which is to be completed BY
January next When the daily output
has been raised to 1000 Kilograms it is
expected that it viii be possible to work
the entire cinchona bark crop of Java,
thus obviating the necessity of shipments
TO Europe and eifeeting an enormous saw
ing Of cargo space. Such new industries
as an ink manufacturing and varnish
works have been established.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-22
AMERICANS ORDERED
OUT OF CHIHUAHUA
officials and Employees of American
Smelling & Refining Co. Begin to
Arrive at Border.

Ell Paso, Nov. 22.-Officials and EN-
ployes of the American Smelling & Re-
fining CO. in the state of Chihuahua have
been ordered to the border and eight of
the principal officials already have ar
rived here. The company's Mexican in
terests said here the action was pre-
cautionary measure and that work had
been stopped to await developments in
northern Mexico.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-22

Last weeks record of British mer-
chantmen sunk greatly exceeds that of
the previous week, when only one vessel
of 600 tons or over and FIVE craft of
less tonnage were sent to the bottom.
In fact it represents in the aggregate
the greatest number Of vessels destroyed
since the week Of Oct. p. when Is were
lost. Since then there had been a gradual
falling of in shipping losses until the
minimum since Germany's intensified
submarine campaign began was reached
Nov. n. with total Of six.
As far as the losses Of large vessels
are concerned. however. the present ad-
miralty report apparently bears out the
optimistic statement made recently bv
Premier Lloyd George that he had no
further fear Of submarines. and Of the
first lord Of the admiralty that enemy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-22
Colds Cause Headache ana Grip.

BROAIO QUINTNE removes
the cause. There is only one ~Bromo
Quinine f. w. GROVES signature is
on box. 5dc.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-22
BRITISH SHIP LOSSES
JUMP TO BIC FIGURE
Seventeen Merchantmen Were Sunk By
German Submarines-Ten of Lost
Ships Were of Large
Cize

London. Nov. % Seventeen British
merchantmen were sunk by mines or
submarines last week, according to the
weekly statement by the admiralty. OF
these ten were vessels Of 600 tons and
over and seven of less than 600 tons.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
MANoRs ORGANIzE LEAGuE.
Win Work for Better Plan of Fi-
 nancing Cities.

Mayor Ira 0. smith and Alderman H. W. Roberts returned Friday from Little Rock. where on Thurs day they had attended the Mayors Convention, which resulted in the organization Of the State Municipal League with Mayor Charles E. Fay tor as chairman Mayor Smith was appointed a member of the eXecu- tive committee The membership in the league will be composed of an mayors, city attorneys, aldermen, city commissioners, city managers, city clerks aud city ireasurers of all cities in Arkansas of a population of more than 1000. For the present the main object of the league is to work with the members of the con- stitntional convention to the end that provision may be made for a better and more adequate financing system for the cities of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
noinn Good for .Onr Boys

Freeman L. Johnson in the oiilee of State Treasurer Mcdaniel at Little Rock, writes the following, which is self-explanatory.
 Little Rock. Ark, Nov. i6, 1917. ". w. St. John, Mena, Arkansas.
 Dear Friend: hand herewith my check for $500 for the |. NJ. c. A. fund. This is very small amount for such important fund, but after contributing here l thought this amount would be enough at present l did not like for the Polk county list to go up without my name appearing there. This is for a splendid cause and If the people just knew how important and how much good it was doing our boys, it would not take any time to raise the amount needed at this time. 1 have visited the '. NJ. c. A. at the Camp and I am in close touch with the work there. This is not a donation for something that we know nothing about, but IS for our home boys.
 Wife, baby and are doing nicely Hope every thing is moving along nicely at home.
 With best wishes, l am,
 Your friend,
 Freeman l.. Johnson.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
TRENENDOUSLOAD
 CHRISTMAS GIFTS
It Is Expected That More Than 100 Million Pounds of Parcels Post Packages Will Be Handled-A
 Task for Railroads.

Chicago, Nov. i9.-Over i00,0O0,0e9 pounds of parcels post packages mostly Christmas presents-wili De handled by the Post office Depart ment this month and next, accord ing to an estimate just made for the Railroads War Board by J. C. Koons, First Assistant Postmaster General.
 The total number of parcels post packages mailed in the United States in the year ended June r., last was i,02i,362,7il, weighing i,926, ,932 .904 pounds within a frac- tion of two billion pounds.
 The volume of parcels post traf- iic was heaviest in the months of November and December of that year, because of the Christmas presents forwarded.
 In November, 1916, the number of parcels post packages handled was S0,000,000, weighing i60,000,000 pounds, and last December 100000 GOO packages, weighing 200000,000 pOunuS, were nauuleu-
 On account of the normal growth of the parcel post service and the general prosperity of the country, Mir. koons estimates that there will be an increase of i2 per cent in par cels post shipments this month and next over the same months last year.
 A still further increase in both number and weight of holiday par cells post is expected because of the Christmas presents which will be forwarded to the soldiers and sail ors' here and abroad.
 In this connection Second Assist ant Postmaster General Praeger calls attention to the fact that par cels post packages for soldiers in France, if delivered by the French postoiilce department, must be lim- ited in weight to seven pounds, and be mailed in this country not later than November i5, However, par cels post packages for soldiers in France may weigh up to twenty H0QAlAo 'dlil. i}l FN tANu iAttA tt V tlt dressed Care of Commanding Gen eral, Port of Embarkation. Pier One Hoboken, New Jersey and reach there before December 5. Packages so sent. if complying fully with spe- cial regulations of the postoiliee De- partment which will he explained at any postoilice, will be transported in France over the railroads there which are being operated by the United States Army On the rail- roads operated by the French gov ernmcnt no parcels post packages weighing over seven pounds will be transported.
 Because of the enormous amount of parcels post to be handled with the overtaxed facilities of the rail- way mail service and the railroads, early mailing is imperative if delay in delivery and disappointment of both senders and receivers arc to be avoided.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Live Stock Organization at NunIey.

The community meeting held at Nunley Saturday night resulted in organization of the Nunley Live Stock Association, with J H. Steph- ems as president. ]. c. Wilkins as secrtary-treasurer, and Harrison Thompson as business manager About i5 members enrolled, and these were made a committee on membership J. F. Smith was made chairman of the construction com mittee. The purpose of Inc organ ization is to foster the live stock n- dustry along all lines, and pariicu- lafly at this time in tine matter Of tick eradication. Dr. H. R. Getz and supt, w. Homer Pigg went out from Mena to take part in the meeting They were taken out by H. w. Storey.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
ASbdoun Iiobi Plant Sold.

F. J. Dove of the engineering firm of Winters X Dove, Fort Smith, who was here Monday Go join Mrs. Dove and their baby, who has spent several months in Mena at the J. B. Anderson home. They left Tuesday morning Tor Fort smith Mr. Dove has for sometime been half owner and manager ef the electric light plant at Ashdown, but re- gently hold to the $. R. Morgan Company and will take up work with the company at Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
dB. ANDERSON IMPROVING.
Left Last Saturday for Treatment
 in K. C. $. Hospital,

J. B. Anderson, stricken with apoplexy two weeks ago last Sunday while attending services at Christ Episcopal church, has been steadily improving, and last week had been able to sit up in chair. Accompa- nied by Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Bert Todd of Jonesb0ro and Will smith of Heavener, he left Saturday aft ernoon for Kansas City, where he will enter the Kansas City Southern hospital for further treatment. Mir. Anderson is a member of the hos pilal association, and is taking ad- vantage of the opportunities that go with the membership.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
More Come From Texns.

Mrs. H. N Burner and Mrs. c, Goodwin and several children ar rived in Mena Monday morning from Teleferno, Tex, and Mr Burner and Mir. Goodwin are enroute, accompa- nying their car of stock. farm im- plemenls and household goods. They came wholly as a result Of reading the booklet sent out by the Com mercial Club. and have a friend who awaits their report to follow They desire to rent farms for a year preliminary to buying.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
PoIk County Roys send Messane.

J. E Taylor of Potter passed thru Mena last Friday on his return home from Camp Pike, where he had been to visit his son and other Polk county boys in the National Army. Rex Cunningham. John F. Mildfelt, Aston Riley and George w. Cham bers sent a message thru The Star 10 the effect that they were all well and that they were bound for South Carolina.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Tried to Buy IIome in Mena.

w. II Glover, who came from Ho- bart, Ok, made the trip especially to bid on ths <. sD. Allen property which was sold al public auction on Wednesday, alr. and Mrs. Glover left Polk county about two years ago, and have been doing well in Oklahoma. but they are looking to- ward Mena for q home.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Lee and Grant u AnnomaloN.

Lee and Grant at AppOmatoN.
 When General Robert k. Lee, at Appomatox. wished to make some marginal notes on the papers of the final surrender he asked the by- islanders for a pencil. Strange to say not one Of the numerous oili- cers and aides-de-camp was able Co offer him one. At last, an officer of Lees staff extracted a pocket ink stand and feather quill from his kit. and with the aid of these the his- toric document was written, and the names of Grant and Lee affixed at the bottom.
 The above bit of history was dug up by David W. GrifIlth during his
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Dudley-Fleninn.

Sunday afternoon at the home of Wayman Fleming, near Corinth, William Fleming and Mrs. Tennes- see Dudley were united in mar riage, the Rev w. NJ. Crowson per forming the ceremony Both the parties are well known and highly respected in Polk coun- fv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
1 Cnrs nr smeeL pnlnlnes ManIeA.

A st. Louis dealer writes for five cars of sweet potatoes. If you can help i'll this order, please state va riety and number of bushels you can supply Want only good sound stock graded and packed in baskets or sacks. This is rush order.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22

staging of Lees Surrender at Ap- p0matox. one of his striking histor- ieal fac-simile scenes in Gritlith's motion picture. "The Birth of Ma tion. coming to the Lyric Theater at Mena on Thanksgiving. matinee and night. General Grant is cor rectly represented in his fatigue uniform. dusty and trayel-stalned. whilst General Lee is shown m the complete panoply of military dress. My aim" said Mr. Griffith, in speaking of such scenes recently, has been to introduce as little act ing as possible. l have tried 10 be accurate in every detail and keep away from theatricalism-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
AAnni 1n-Acre Fnrm.

We have a party just arrived. who wants to rent io- to 50-acre farm for one year with option to purchase. Let us know if you can accommodate this stranger who wants Go make his home in Polk county.
 MENA COMMERCIAL CLUB.
 Ben C. Eastin, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
LOCAL RED CROSS IS BUSY.
Made First Shipment of Knitted
 Goods Thursday-In New Home.

Goods Thursday-ln New Home.
 The local Red Cross Chapter on Thursday made the first shipment of knitted goods to the St. Louis headquarters. The shipment in cluded i6 pairs of socks, iG pairs of wristlets, 9 sweaters and 9 munlers. The members of the chapter now are al work on the hos pilal goods, which will include ban dages, gowns and other material to be used for the sick and wounded. The chapter met on Friday for the first time in the new quarters located in the upper room of the Tobin building. 606 Mena street, now owned by Will $. MacLalferty.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take GroVe's.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties ofQUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
HAVE YOU THESE TO SELL?
Car of Apples Wanted.

We have an order for a carload Of apples Who can help in filling this order2 State variety quantity you can supply, and price asked.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
HATFIELD GAVE siOO TO ~
Dr. Long Addressed School in Aft ernoon and General Meeting Later.

ern00n and General Meeting Later.
 Dr. l.. w. B. Long had a busy day Thursday in the interest of the \. NJ. C. A. Drive He went to Hatfield on the local freight, and during the afternoon addressed the pupils of the Hatfield schools assembled m the High school auditorium. In the evening he addressed meeting Of citizens. also held in the auditori- um. The teachers and pupils took part in the meeting at night, assist ing with a splendid song service. As result of these meetings, the \ NJ. C. A. war fund was increased in the amount of about si00 w. L Green, accompanied by Dr. W. E. Flick, drove to Hatfield Thursday evening in his auto to bring Dr. Long home after the meeting
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22

For Sale-One good brood sow, A
 Poland China, Ii Duroc. Will find pigs next month; also three yearling calves. John Graf-Adv. i5 2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22

ter and trust that every one will feel free Co call on me. Yours for better schools,
 w Homer Pigg
 County Superintendent.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22
Hmm Cnnned Gonds Mnnted.

Two parties write us for hame canned vegetables and fruit. Please state what you have to offer and -nriee of same at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22

Strayed Light bay mule, weight
 about 900; sore in front feet. Re- ward for information to w. G.. Hahn. pniier. Ark.-45 2L.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-22

Have those Beautiful Pictures framed by Bert Hiltebrand They will make nice Christmas presents.
 267-3 46-2
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
COMMISSIONER OWENS BELIEVES NUMBER WILL REACH 25, 900
 DURING THE YEAR.
MONEY TO HIGHWAY FUND
Number of Cars Have Increased From 3,6e4 in 1913-State Gets $9,50 Rev. enue From Each Car For Fed
 eral Road Fund.
Little Rock

I1lttlC hCCh-- According to a statement issued from the State Highway Department 4,000 more automobiles have been li- censed so far this year than during the who'll of 1916 To date 19,570 1i- censes l.sl.. been issued. An additional 5000 license tags have been ordered by w. B. Owen, state highway com missioner. The original order of tags was for 10000.
 The number of automobiles in the state has grown from 3,648 in 1913, to. more than 19,000 this year. Automo- bile licenses are being issued at the rate of about 500 week ,and attaches in MT. Owens office believe that 25,- 0O0 will be issued during the current year.
 In 1894 licenses were issued. The number increased to 8,021 in 1915 and 14,979 in 1916.
 Under law enacted by the 1917 Leg islature the state gets all of the $10 fees, less 25 cents allowed collectors and 25 cents allowed assessors for each automobile.
 The money thus earned will be plac- ed in the highway fund to meet the requirements for apportionment of the federal fund collected under the Shackleford bill.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Art of Poiiteness.

All truly artistic effort is a labor of love, and love never counts the cost. Art has no price and makes none. A perfect art of politeness ever involves in one respect or another act of self abnegation. There is the famous eX- ample of Lord Stair and Louis XIV, when his lordship, being bidden by the king to precede him into one of the royal carriages, immediately com piled. The politeness was equal on both sides. The French sovereign gave proof of unrestrained liberality worthy of so magnanimous monarch by abandoning his prerogative of prec- edence in his own dominions to the Scotch viscount. The English ambas- sador returned the compliment by yielding immediate obedience to the behest of his master. Neither sacri- flee was outdone by the other.-New York Telegram.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Pays Delinquent Taxes.

rays GCiuiQuCub loNSSs
 Attorney General John D. Arbuckle received a check from the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad for $13,859. .33, representing the company's delinquent taxes, penalties and costs of suit for 1915. R. w. Wilson of Monticello, as special attorney for the state, secured judgment for this amount in the How ard Chancery Court, and final settle ment was made. About onefourth of the gross amount will go to the state and the remainder will be apportioned among eight counties, as follows: Se- vier, S661.16; Hampstead, $618.43; Pike, $3,558.37; Montgomery, $1,- 221.5S; Garland, $3,511.29; Clark, St. 13S99; Howard, s1,991.6O. These amounts are exclusive of the court costs and attorney fees. MT. Arbuckle returned the check to Nashville, where it will be distributed to the counties, which in turn will settle with the state.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
To Issue Hunting Licenses.

Blanks for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses were received by J. s. Maloney, circuit clerk, from AL bert Fl. Little, secretary of the Arkan- sas Game and Fish Commission. Un- der the act passed by the recent legis- lature, licenses may be issued by cir cult clerks when authorized to do so. All circuit clerks have already been delegated to issue resident hunting li censes, resident artificial fishing bait licenses and dog licenses. All other licenses are to be issued by the com mission.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
C. c. Reid Is Appointed.

c. c. Reid of Little Rock, former congressman from this district, was appointed a member of the State Board of Charities and Corrections by the governor, succeeding Tillman Parks of Hope, prosecuting attorney of his district, who resigned on ac- count of other work. Harry Hennigcn of Little Rock was reappointed a member of the State Board of Ac- countants for a term of three years.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Orders New Tax Books.

State Auditor Hogan Oliver placed rush order for tax and assessment books in conformity with the town ship assessment act, to be used in the assessments beginning June 4. A pro- vision in the act provides that the tax extel ions must he made on the same books used by the assessors. Hitherto it has been the duty of the county clerk to copy the assessors lists for the use of his office and of the collector.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Three Per Cent Interest.

At meeting Of the State Deposi- tary Board, composed of Governor Trough, State Treasurer R. G. Nc Daniel, Attorney General John D. Ar buckle and John M Davis, state bank commissioner, the minimum interest to be paid by banking institutions re- ceiving state money on deposit WAS fixed at per cent per annum, net. This is practically the same which has been paid for the past four years, but no minimum was fixed.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Graft Probe Resumed.

The Pulaski County grand jury re- sumed the examination of witnesses in the legislative graft probe instituted by Prosecuting Attorney M. E. Duna- way several weeks ago. A vast amount of testimony was taken affect ing several bills in the last Legislature and the proof of testimony brought out was along the lines of corrobora- ton, 1t is said.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Book Board To Meet.

At meeting of the state text book commission it was decided to begin consideration of books submitted for adoption as official books for Arkan. sas schools on May 26. Bids will be received by the board on May 10, Il and 12
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Calls Special Election.

At the request of residents of Bayou Meto township, Governor Brough is- sued proclamation calling a special election for road overseer in that township June 26, when the constitu- tional convention election will be held. The recent county election re- suited in a tie vote for overseer in that township, each candidate receiving 123 votes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Want Protest Power.

The Arkansas Railroad Commission sent to the Arkansas senators and representatives in Congress copies of a resolution asking them to support an amendment to laws governing pow CT of the Interstate Commerce Con- mission to provide for better opportun- ity to protest against proposed rate increases.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
incorporation Matters.

The National Underwriters Com pany of Indiana filed articles of incor- poration under the laws of Arkansas, naming Frank Kincaid of Little Rock agent. The company's assets in Ar kansas are less than s10.000.
 The Rand-McNally Company of H. linois brought the list of foreign pub fishing companies who have filed ar ticles cf incorporation under the laws If Arkansas within the past week up to six. Robert E. Wait of Little Rock was named agent
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
uraes Law Enforcement.

To assist in the conservation of live stock by minimizing causes of the spread of disease, the governor issued R proclamation calling attention to the act of the last legislature providing for the cremation of all dead animals and urging it's enforcement.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
MobIey Succeeds Browning.

J. K. Browning of Piggott, recently elected chief deputy warehouse com missioner under the new warehouse law, rendered his resignation to the state warehouse board, and H. s. Mob ley of Prairie Grove, former president of the Arkansas Farmers Union, was elected to succeed him.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Plant Board Organizes.

The state plant board originated by the lest gislature organized here by electing ;. B. Eldridge of Gregory, Woodruff county, president; Prof. J. l.. Jewett of the State University, sec retary, and Commissioner John H. Page, treasurer. Prof. Jewett was elected inspector
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Many Boilers inspected.

P. T. Gillen, state boiler inspector, said that he has completed the inspec- tion of practically half the boilers !n Little Rock under his jurisdiction.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
s. Q. Garfield Appointed.

S. D. Fairfield of Helena was ap- pointed member of the St. Francis Eevee Board by the governor, succeed ing J. B. Butts of Helena, who re- signed on account of i'll health.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

War preparations have caused the Helena Shield to remind the people that Helena furnished seven generals to the Southern army during the Civil war.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Pardon pay pesianated.

Gov Brough designated the first Monday in each month for the consid- eration of petitions for pardons.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02
Accountant Appointed.

Gov. Brough appointed Harry Hen nigen of Little Rock member of the state board of accounts for term of three years.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02

There are good prospects for a big yield of strawberries in the Pangburn district this season.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-05-02

More than 5000 barrels of radishes have been shipped from Blevins this season.