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The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Making Room for New Stock.

Here's an economy note from an exchange that carries it's own sad story: The News has three or four small bundles of old papers which we will sell at the small price of five cents bundle. We are forced to close these out in order to make room for about s25 worth of print paper
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
MORE TIME WILL BE GIVEN
 TO LEAK" INVESTIGATING
Sow Expected to Go Into Matter on Broad Basis-Lawson Called Tout
 and Counterfeit"

Sow Expected to Go Into Matter on
 Broad Basis-Lawson Called Trout
 and Counterfeit"
 Washington, Jan. i7.-The leak in- yestigation was interrupted on "Wednesday while the house oxtend- ed the time of the investigating committee 30 days and authorized il to employ counsel This fore shadows extending it's inquiry it's broadest aspects. Taking of tcsti mony will be resumed Thursday, probably with J. P. Morgan and oth- CT flnanciers in the witness chair.
 This so-called leak said Con gressman Focht. What leak?-I understand the leak was the presi- dent of the United States was in favor of peace. How absurd to any one who knows the roosters of Wall Street. Did not the President early in December in this very chamber, declare that the country might be involved in war within week2 Did the market break then? No, because 1t wasn't rigged to break. The market breaks only when the country suckers are aboard long. I am convinced that this matter is a fake and a farce and that we ought to wash our hands of the whole af- fair and throw out the evidence as worthless and damaged goods, not only because Lawson is a Wall Street tout and counterfeit. but be- cause people outside Wall Street made money on the break and Wall Street never lets anybody outside make money if il can help it.n
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Fnllnd a SlIre Thinn.

I. B. WiXon, Farmers MIIIs, N. N, has used Chamberlain's Tablets for years for disorders of the stomach and liver and says, "Chamberlain's Tablets are the best I have ever used" Obtainable eserywhere.- Advertisement.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Truck Growers Meeting.

The truck growers met Saturday afternoon in the office of Charles Delaney, county farm demonstrators Arrangements are to be completed for the planting of large acreage of cabbage.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
The lluInns Thst Does Not Affect The Elsss

Because of It's tonic snd laxative effect. LkXA- TIVE HkOMo QuININE Is better than ordinary Qutniue and does not cause ne1 sousress nor ringing in head. Remember the fuii name and look for the signature ot E. ". GROVE. 2Sc.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25

J r. Disheroon was able Go be out Saturday for the first time in a week or more. having been confined to his room hv sickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Allies Relying on
u. S., Says Bonar Law
Chancellor Admits Aid OF
America Is Necessary
>, TO Win War

LONDON. Sept 12.-Andrew Bonar
Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer'
speaking to-day at luncheon given D.
the Empire Parliamentary Association
TO Medill Mccormick, Representative
at-Iarge for Illinois, said:
AIN everything connected with the
military arm the Germans have shown
rsmarkable results, even genius. But
in dealing with questions Of human ma
ture they have repeatedly made mis-
.akes which have been the salvation OF
mn Entente Allies. No mistake they
have made will be so great in its con-
saouences as that which drove the
United States into the war"
"Ta- Germans lately" Mr.. Bonar
Law continued. "have been saying that
the Entente was relying on the United
States AS their last hope. want to
saw TO YOU that we do rely on the
United States.
"As Chancellor OF the EXchequer |
am ready to say to you now what l
should have been sorry 10 have had 20
say six months ago, namely, that NTH
out the United States's financial as
sistance the Allies would have been IN
disastrous straits to-day. We have not
vet seen the end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Washington Believes
Argentina May Sever
Relations Uith Berlin

WASHINGTON, Sept. i2.-The action
Of Argentina in presenting to the Gef-
man Legation at Buenos Ayres me
passports Of Count LuXburg. German
Charge d'Ahaircs, was taken IN well IN
formed quarters here to-day TO be the
prelude TO a decision 70 sever rela-
tions with Germany, unless Argentine
national honor can he satisfied by t3s
Berlin Foreign Office.
At the State Department to-day u
was said that this government mao no.
heard from Sweden. and would MAKE
10 reply 10 the statement made by ne
Swedish Foreign Office attempting 70
draw a parallel betwecc tnat govern
mcut's action in for~ardiag communl-
cations from the United States 10 Iur-
KEY and the conduct OF the Swedish
Minister ct Buenos Ayres. state De-
par.ment officials held the two cases
bore no resemblance 20 each other.
When Sweden transmitted dispatche;
70 Constantinop!e for the United States.
ID was explained, IL was the case OF one
neutral acting for another neutral,
whereas in the dispatches from Argen-
tina il was the case Of neutral acting
for a belligcreEt. The United States.
il was said had no interest IN trans
mitting military and naval information
10 Turkey, whereas that was tie objec.
OF the Swedish assistance 70 Germany.
j; was admitted .o-day tlat the Swed-
ish Minister - BuenOs Ayres had one
possible defence. OF which. however. he
neglected 20 avail himself, and that
was that he had taken the German
charges word of honor that the mes
sages to be transmitted were inrocent
and blameless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
I.ectured on Pacifism
Nearing Was Ousted From
u. of P. for Speeches

Professor Scott Nearing came prohI-
uontly before the public in 1918, when
The trustees of the University of Penr-
,vlvania voted summarily to dismiss
him as professor of political and so
cial economy. Certain utterances OF
Professor Nearing. which betrayed
most radical views on many sociology
cal questions. were given widespread
nublicity. The trustees attempted To
GAG the professor. but he refused 20
abide by their orders, and, III conse-
ouencc. they voted to dismiss hm.
Alter lecturing through the country
for several months. Professor Nearing
became dean OF the College OF Arts
and Science of the Municipal College
in Toledo. Ohio. Almost Immediately
after taking up his work there last
year, he became involved in a dispute
similar to that which had caused h's
dismissal from the University o.
Pennsylvania.
During the last few months Profes.
sor Nearing has been prominent
enoakcr at many Socialist meetings
around the country, and has at tunes
been most outsposen in his attacks or
certain acts Of the government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Faulty Ammunition
Laid to Adulteration
Experts Find Cheap Substitute
Used for Chemical
in Caps

WASHINGTON. Sept. l2.-The de-
foctive ammunition turned out by the
Frankford Arsenal may have been
caused by adulteration Of the potaS-
SUM chloratc employed with the
cheaper sodium chlorate. Government
chemical experts investigating the mat
ter, i, is reliably reported, are dis
posed to accept this theory.
Besides is importance in ammUni-
ton. potassium chlorste is widely used
in the manufacture OF matches. In
recent months, on account of a short
age OF the potassium salt, it IS charge j
that large quantities OF sodium ch!o-
rate have been substituted IN the man
ufacture Of matches. This has resulted
IN inferior matches, whicn fash when
struck. but 90 not burn well. Such
matches have caused complaint all over
the country.
Chemists, explaining the cause OF the
defective matches. state that when the
potassium chlorate is adulterated with
sodium chlorate, the latter compound
takes up considerable moisture from
the air This causes poor burning.
The new theory or which government
chemists are now working is along .h!s
same line. 1t is believed that manu-
fat;urers ot potassium chlorate nave
adul,erated with the salt Of sodium the
product sold TO the government. The
potassium chlorate IN the priming caps,
IL it contained only minute quantities
Of sodium chlorate, il is stated, would
pick up sufficient moisture 20 retard
the explosion of the primer, and make
the ammunition defective.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Situation Still Acute De-
spite Premier's Opti-
mism
Kerensky Made
Head of Army
Soldiers and Workmen Are
Loyal to Provisional
Rule
Summary

General Korniloff is considering
compromise with Premier Kerensky
TO avert civil war in Russia. London
believes an agreement will be ef-
fected.
Premier Kerensky has been made
commander in chief of all the armies,
and will be assisted by General
Alexiefr. The Soldiers and Work
mems group has reported that all
troops in the Petrograd area are
loyal
But a. state Of civil war Is declared
to exist throughout Russia, and Mos
COW is under military rule, while
Korniloff remains at Mohlev, but his
Cossacks continue their march on the
capital.
The United States and her allies
do not agree in their views of the
crisis. President Wilson desires a
victory of Kerensky, believing that
would mean a triumph for democ-
racy.
{. W. Gilbert, Washington GORE
spondent Of The Tribune, points out
that this is at variance with the at
titude of the European allies, who
are backing Korniloff, believing his
triumph would make Russia more
efficient in warfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
.orniloff Considers
Compromise With
Premier Kerensky
By Arthur S. Draper

LONDON, Sept. l2.-General Kornil-
off, whose troops. according to the lat
est reports, met the forces of Kerensky
at Luga, some distance from the capi-
tai. has decided TO discuss the ques-
tion of a compromise. To date there
has been no report of fighting between
the rival armies. Practically every
general, including Klembovsky, ap-
pointed Korniloff's successor as gcner-
alissimo, has gone over to the camp Of
Kornloff.
To prevent civil war, il is stated, the
Constitutional Democratic party has in
formed Kcrensky that it is willing TO
have rs members become ministers in
the reconstructed Cabinet. Miliukof,
whose Duma speeca brought about the
downfall of Sturmer and led up TO the
revolution. as the Cadet leader has al
ways advocated a democratic republic.
In some quarters II is suggested
that kornilofR, as . last resort, would
establish constitutional monarchy.
There is little TO support this except
that Korniloff has suggested the ap-
pointmen: of Aladine 70 the Provisional
Government. Aladine was a Socialist
member of the first Duma, was sem
fenced to Siberia for life, escaped 20
England and lived here for many years,
where he made a number OF speeches
supporting the Car After the reyolu-
tior ba returned To Russia and mot
Kornilofr at the Moscow conference.
Aladne is known ss strong believer
in the idea that Russia's salvation lies
In the establishment OF constitutional
monarchy.
Howeer it is only fair TO state that
most people believe Kornilof fayors a
republic, and that his suggestion re-
gar6ing Aladine was not because of the
latter's views, but because of his ex-
perience and ability.
Martial law has spread from Petro-
grad 70 Moscow. Thtugh both kornilof
and KerenSky remain stubborn. there is
a feeling that the difficulty will be sur
mounted through compromise. At one
time this seemed certain, but. after de-
Gliding 10 hand over the Premiership TO
General AlexieF, Kerensky reconsid-
cred.
Nekrasof. Vice-President OF the
Council o. Ministers, declares the po-
l.tical situation is improving; that all
the commanders on the different fronts,
with the exception OF General Dene-
kline. are loyal. and that government
troops hold pskof. This statement is
in contradiction TO all other reports OF
desertions TO Korniiof's camp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Parleys
With Kerensky;
u. S. and Allies
Divide on Russia
Women Soldiers
Back Kerensky,
Leader Declares

PETROGRAD. Sept. l2.-The women
soldiers Of Russia viii! fight for the
government. In connection with the
report that the women soldiers were
entirely for General Kornilof. stan
correspondent of The Associated Press
visited the headquarters of the bat
talon and made inquiries Of Nine. MI
chaellloff, who this morning returned
from Camp Levashof, north of Petro-
grad.
Yesterday" said the women's lead
er. al was received by the Chief OF
Staff, who declared that the battalion
was one of the most perfectly disci-
plined and trained units around Petro-
grad, and indicated that we may at any
time receive orders to help deiend
Petrograd. At the camp eleven hun
dred women received cartridges from
the government, which took extraordi-
nary precautions to control the distrl-
button.
with regard to the sentiment. most
undoubtedly strong sympathles are Win
Korniloff, but the battalion CONSIDERS
itself at the disposition OF the war
Ministry, and present indications are
that it will obey the government or
ders. The sympathy for General kor-
niloff is dictated By the universal feel,
ing that Russia needs q strong. ooid
man, and the women fighters Will be
attracted by any personality of either
side who shows such character.
"The battalion last week had its first
experience in fighting, owing to con-
/ tinual night raids on the camps oy
hooligans and robbers, in which wom'
an soldisr and several hooligans were
. ,-.arudo1 "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Senate Passes
A Bill to Draft
Friendly Aliens
Ninety Days To Be Given
Directors to Leave
Country

WASHINGTON. Sept. i2.-Drafting
Of all aliens in the United States ex-
cept Germans, others exempt by treaty
and those of countries allied with Ger
many, who have resided in this country
one year, is proposed in joint resolu-
ton passed to-day by the Senate and
sent to the House. 1t is estimated that
more than 100000 aliens would be
affected.
Under the resolution subjects Of all
Of the Allies or neu;rals claiming treaty
exemption would he allowed to leave
the country within ninety days.
The State Department is awaiting the
passage Of tie resolution before start
ing negotiations with the Allied gov
crnmeuts for drafting their nationals.
For about a month and a half. it was
stated at the Russian Embassy to-day,
an agreement entered into by Russia
with the British and French govern
ments has operated TO make available
for service in France, Russian citizens
in England and France of military age.
Il was believed Russia would consent TO
negotiating like arrangement with the
United States.
No difficulty would be in the way
of concluding similar agreements with
Britain and France, which countries,
however, would themselves take over
their drafted nationals in America. The
Russians drafted here would become
members of the American army, or be
assigned 20 other Russian contingents
raised in England and France and fight
ing on the French front.
The subject was believed TO have
been discussed with the Italian Mission
when il was in Washington, but to
effect an agreement TO the same end
with Italy the government at Rome
would have to waive treaty rights. The
same is true OF Serva Japan also is
protected from the drafting OF her sub
jects by treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Mobs Attack
The German Legation
Teuton Club and Business Block Burned;
Passports Given to Luxburg; Demand
Sent to Berlin

had been called 20 meet ;his evening
10 receive Ambassador Naon's dis
patches from Washington. The Presi-
dent maintained that the matter was
grave enough and pressing enough to
warrant his immediate decision with
out reference TO the Cabinet.
II is believed 20 DC unlikely that
any action Will be taken toward
Sweden, Yesterdays explanation by the
Swedish LEGATION, made before q de-
mand for it had been sent 20 the lega-
ton, apparently satisfying the govern,
ment that Baron Lowen acted in good
faith in forwarding the kilograms, the
content OF which were unknown to
Iiu,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
London Press LasheS
.Swedish Foreign Office
For Treacherous Acts

LONDON. Sept. 12.--The statement
from the Swedish Foreign once that
the Swedish undertaking TO cease send
Ing German messages applied only 70
North America caused great sur
prise here. where the facts have been
well known for long time among Dip
lomats and others.
When the British government toOh
UP the mater with Sweden IN 1873 a5-
surances were given by the Swedish
Foreign Office to the British Minister
at Stockholm and b. the Swedish Min
ister in London. it is declared, that the
use Of Swedish diplomatic facilities
for the transmission Of German mes
saccs should cease. There were 10
limitations or reservations of any sort,
il IS stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Germanamericanism

tFroW The Neic Yorker Po'ks-,iturgl
50. II ia people like Luxburg who
have created legion Of enemies against Ger
many. who have caused four-hfths Of the
world TO be to-day in arms against her. This
Germaa. people. and the sooner German diplo-
matte service is completely purgcd OF them the
better for the German people. StAats-Zei-
tung. This realization comes late. That u
could dawn at al goes to show that also the
junkers who remained in Gergsny are not
quite hopeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Germans Abandon
Stockholm Congress

GENEVA, Sept. l2.-The Swiss So
cialists have been Informed that, owing
to violation of neutrality by Sweden,
the much discussed conference az Stock
holm has been definitely abandoned,
even by the Germans, who are seeking
TO hold similar conference in Switzer-
land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Martial Law Rules
All Russia; Civil
War AppearsNear

PETROGRAD. Sept l2..-All Russia
j. under martial law and a state ~
civil war virtually s,os exlsIs' rn0u still sd.
,.orcino, on the capital. have not yos
cSme into conflict with the loyaiis
troops. ,-n ,b.
roint Of view OF the present govern
ment is that an understanding has oten
reached for the coopers. ION OF F1s"'s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
Kaiser Offers Prize
For u. S. Prisoner
rspec.al Cor7,spoad,ncel

EEuFCHATEL. France, Sept. L.
German prisoners recently captured by
the French say that the Kaiser has Of
fered a prize of 800 marks (sl50) and
three weeks vacation for the first
American soldier taken prisoner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13
U.Boat Toll Drops;
British Lost Only l8
Vessels Last Week

LONDON, Sept. 12.--A marked de-
crease in the destruction OF British
merchant vessels by mines or subma-
rines is indicated in the weekly Admi-
ral.v statement issued tonight.
Twelve vessels OF more than 1000
tons and six of less than 1900 tons
we're sent 20 the bottom, as compared
with twenty in the large and three IN
the small category sunk the previous
week.
To-night's statement says that iour
fishing vessels also were lost.
The Admiralty statement shows the
smallest numbe. OF large British yes-
sells sunk since Germany last FEBRUARY
hogan her intensified submarine cam
paigu. The previous low record was
:or the week of March II. when thir-
tean vessels OF over 1900 tons were
lost. The arrivals numbered 2,I4i and
the sailings 2,s6o.
PARIS Sept. l2.-1he statemen. OF
Tho Ministry of Marine issued this
cvenine shows that for the week ended
Sor.amhar Q one French vessel or
- n,e rhan 1000 tons and FIVE vessels
urGer 1890 tons we're sunk Dy mines
or submarines. Two fishing craft also
we're sent TO the bottom. =,
Tnsuccessfu! attacks were made by
hostile craft on three vessels.
TuF GHEENBRIER-wHIT stLrhoh
SPRINGS, we,, Va. Srs! uns 'o' lhs cure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-13

BUENOS AIRES. Sept. l2.-Ihe
downtown section OF f-the city was the
scene of The widest disorders tonight
in ccnsection with great anti-German
demonstrations, in which thousands OF
Argentireans took part. Many OF those
in the mobs carried firebrands ana
scores of buildings were set on ire
Several blocks OF German business
houses in Gale % dc Mayo were de-
stroyed.
Among the structures attacked were
the German Club, one Of the hnest
edidces in the city, and the building OF
a German daily. LA Union As last
as the fires in these buildings were eA-
,tinCuished they we're S'artcd as",''
: 1Vounted patrols and the entire fire de-
partment kept rushing from one paiI vi
Tho cit,. to another in an attempt 10
onolI t5e riots and put down the flames.
In several instances polio" VINO were
at+or,tiro 70 shoot az those welding
torches were SC: upon by the cro"uS
and Gisarmed.
Tho Argentine government al noon
,o-Tav sent to the German Legation
passports to be delivered 20 Count
I,uvburg, the German Minister az
Buenos Ayres.
The FOREIGN Office also sent com
munication 20 the German Foreign
Ministry, demanding all explanation o.
Count Luxburg's action IN sending the
secret code messages TO Berlin through
the Swedish Legation.
Nav Recall Minister
It was Officially announced th~A
Germany failed to cisapprovc OF t*sNs
Luyburc's action Argentina would
recall her minister AT Berlin. II the
Rcr,in government disapprCyed Of his
courea the status quo would be main
tanned.
The note sent bv Foreign Minister
pueyrrcdon TO Count Won LuXburg, in
which the German Minister was ten
Cered his passports, reads:
Mr.. Minister: You having ceased to
be persona grata 10 The Argentine
government, that government has de-
cided TO deliver to you your pass
ports, which ! transmit herewith by
order OF His EXcei!ency the President
of the nation.
The introducer of embassies has
T instructions to assist YOU III Sp"i '"-
mediate departure from the territory
of the republic God keep you.
tSignedl II. PUEYRREDON.
The government has issued orders TO
the police and the provincial govern
,oent; 70 protect Count Won Lu%parC
and his staF en- route, as outoreaHS OF
the indignant popU.ace are feared.
Il Germany eXprcSscJ de'irc 70
maintain relations with Argentina not
withstandug the expulsion OF Count
Won Luxburg, it was said AZ the FOR
/ eign Office. this government WouId De
: willing 10 consider The question.
Argentina also has asked the Ger
man government for full explanation
of its present policy OF sinking Argen,,
l tine ships. This apparently was sett led
/ in the case of the steamship Toro, but
/ in view Of Count vGr LuXburg's notes
which antedsted that settlement, Argen-
tina desires a clear statement.
! 4 rupture. the officials say. IS not
necessary ii Germany is inclined 10
make concessions, but If she does not
/ do so IL il certain tcere will be break
} in diplomatic relations.
The decision To hand Count Won Lux
| burg mis- passports was reached by
| President Irigoyen after a conference
with the Foreign Secretary this morn
ing. the President taking the step
without consulting the Cabinet, which