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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
WAR BE WHEN U.
 s. AND GERMANY

WASHINGTON. April G.-The re- solution declaring that d state of war exists between the United States and Germany, already passed by the Senate, passed the House shortly after o'clock this morning by vot of 373 to 50.
 President Wilson will sign the re- solution as soon as Vice President Marshall has attached his signature in the Senate It formally accepts the state of belIigerency forced by German aggression and authorizes and directs the president to employ the military and naval forces and all the resources Of the nation to bring the war against Germany tO successful termination.
 Without roll call the house re- jectcd ail amendments, including proposals to prohibit the sending of any troops overseas without con- gressionaI authority.
 Passage of the resolution followed l7 hours debate. There was no at- tempt to fllibuster, but the paciiist group, under the leadership of De- nocratic Leader kitchin, prolonged the discussion with impassi0ned speeches, declaring conscience would not permit them to support the presidents recommendation that state of war he declared. Miss Rankin of Montana. the only woman member of Congress, sat thru the first roll call with bowed head, failing to answer to her name, twice called by the clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Mena Boy Back in Service.

Tom Brogan, son of MT. and Mrs. U. N. Brogan living west of Mena, writes Mena friends that he is again back in army service, and is sta- tioned at plattsmouth, Neb., for the purpose of guarding a railway bridge. Tom enlisted during the Mexican trouble last year, and had been stationed at Llano, Tex, as a member of Company c, 4th Nebraska Infantry. Since the troops were brought home the first of this year, he has been in the employ of the John Deere Plow company with headquarters at Omaha. He has at tained the rank of corporal of his company. N
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
John Embry in Hospital.

Grady Embry returned Sunday from Fayetteville, where he had spent most of the past week with his brother, John, who is in hospital recovering from an injury which he recently sustained while pas sengef on a railway running into Eureka Springs. It seems that in some way, just as the train was run ming into the station, there was a lurch of the cars which gave him a strain of his back. He was able to come back to Fayetteville, but since going to the hospital he has been practically unable to move.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
WANTED FOR u. s. NAVY.

This Department is desirous of obtaining young men of good phys ical and moral standing for service The United States navy offers de- sirable young men unusual oppor- tunity of service, travel, education and occupational trades. This IS not a party war. All Americans must be united and stand by the Ameri- can flag. Boys, let me hear from you. I am prepared and authorized to give you a physical examination Ask for information on the suDJect'
 Respectfully,
 Ciias. Sanford, N. D. Beard Camp, April T. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
 IS TO BE PARTISAN AFFAIR
Such Is View Taken by the County Central Committee of Polk
 Arguments Made.

At the recent meeting of the De- mocratic County Central Committee, two diametrically opposite views were presented as to the composi- ton and the function of the coming Constitutional convention.
 The one was that the convention should be absolutely non-partisan, that the constitution which would be drafted would he not only for the present generation hut for genera tions to come and for tue whole peo- pie of Arkansas, therefore, in the making of the constitution the best talent of the state should be given q part irrespective of party.
 The other view was that the Coz stitutional convention should be strictly a partisan matter, and if the dominant party had any prin- eiples that were different from those of any other party, the proper place to set forth those principles would be in the fundamental law of the state. Since the Democratic party is the dominant party in the state, it was argued that Democrats should be elected to the convention and Democratic principles should be the foundation of the constitution.
 The first view was ably cham pioned by Col. Pole McPhetrige, and Minor pipkin spoke for the parti- san convention. The latter view won out in the meeting. as was evil denced by the action in calling a Democratic primary for the nomina- ton of candidates.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Charoes Dismissed.

The examining trial of T. J. Me Bride on the charge of being inter- ested in the sale and manufacture Of alcoholic and spurious liquors, which was to have been held Satur- day, was dismissed on the motion of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney w prickett for the reason that the state was unable to secure witnesses at this time. The hearing was to have been held before Justice of<the Peace s. H. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At Newport News. Va.

Newport News, April 6-Collector of Customs Hamilton raised the stars and Stripes over the German steamer Arcadia here this morning.
 The Austria-Hungarian steamer Budapest, lying beside the Arcadia raised the Austro-Hungarian flag, and she was neither boarded nor disturbed by the government off, eers,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore, April 6.-Three Ger man ships, the Rhein, Nekar and Bulgaria, were ordered seized this morning at this port.
 United States marshals and a com- pany of national guardsmen boarded the vessels, and met with no resist ance.
 The crews of the three ships numbering sixty men, were removed to a place of confinement.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At WiImington, N. c.

Wilmington, April 6.-The Ger man merchant ships Kiel and Nica- ria were seized here this morning and the twenty members of their crews were taken prisoner and quartered on the marine hospital grounds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At New Orleans. La.

New Orleans, April 6.-The Ger man steamers Breslau and Andro- media were seized by the federal authorities here this morning.
 Their crews were taken to the im- migration station and are held pris- |Oners.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Al Jacksonville. Fla.

Jacksonville, April 6.--The local customs officials this morning seized the German merehantman Frieda Leonhardt which had been here since the beginning of the war, when she was chased up the east coast of Florida by French cruiser.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Negroes Participate in Riot.

Newport News, April 6.-Two ne- gro employees were shot in a riot at the plant of the Newport News Ship building and Drydock Company in which 300 negroes participated this afternoon.
 The origin of the. trouble was not stated, but the police were called to assist the soldiers and sailors on guard there. .ase
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At Philadelnhia.

Philadelphia, April 6.-The in- termed steamers Prinz Oskar and Rhaetia owned by the Hamburg American line, were seized here this morning by the federal authorities
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
District Singing Convention.

The singing convention of District No. will meet on April 2i and 2, with the Centerpoint singing class, at the Centerpoint school house, o- cated 8 miles west of Mena on the upper Talihina road. All singers and lovers of music are cordially in- vited to attend this meeting.
 c. B. Eonnaliy. President.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
At Pensacola, Fla.

Pensacola, April 6.-The German steamers Vogesca and Rudolph were taken in charge here this morning by the federal authorities. and their crews are now in custody.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Estrayed-One bay horse. about i5

Estrayed- bay horse, about IS
 or 20 years old: i sorrel mare colt about 9 months old, with black mane and tail. Last seen six miles south east of Kirby, Ark. Horse raised
 near Hot Springs. Any information of their whereabouts will be highly
 appreciated. J. P. Hughes, Mur- freesboro, Ark. Adv i5-it
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
WHEAT SELLS AT S2.
Highest Price Ever Paid on Normal
 Market in Chicaao.

Chicago, April i.--Wheat sold here today at s2, which was the highest price ever paid here on a normal market
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Al Savannah. Ga.

Savannah, April 6-The German freighter Hohenfeide. in the local port, this morning was seized by the federal authorities.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
ALLIED DRIVE IN FULL SWING
British Smash Ahead Over f2-Mile Front to Depth of Three Miles Big Share to Canadians
 Many Prisoners.

London, April i0.-An advance of from two to three miles had been made by the British troops on a front extending from Henin-Sur- Co., jeul, to Givnichy-en-Gohelle, a dis tance of about twelve miles. The official report from army head quarters in France made this an Inouncement last night, and adds that the advance continues.
 The famous yimy Ridge was car ried by the Canadian troops
 More Than 6,000 Prisoners.
 Thousands of German prisoners were taken by the British Up to ? o'clock yesterday afternoon 5.Si6, including ii9 officers, passed thru the receiving stations, and accord ing to the official report, many more lremain to be counted.
 The captured gun material in- cludes guns and number of trench mortars and machine guns, which have not yet been counted
 Further progress has been made in the neighborhood of Havrincourt Wood We captured the village ol lDemicourt.
 Tn the direction of St. Quentin we captured the villages of Pom ltru and Le VergtIier.
 "The aerial activity of the las few days has continued with grea lenergy."
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
If Allyone

If Anyone having common goats of
 any kind to sell will kindly write Howard Braddock, Ritz, Scott County, Ark, he will call and see them. Ady i5-il
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Strayed or StoIen-From Washita
 postoffiee on March 26, dark brown pony mare, i2 years old, weight about 800 pounds. Has white stripe down forehead and white spot on nose. Liberal reward. D. A. Mabie. Mt. Ida, Ark. Adv i5-it
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
BOOSTED MENA EVERYWHERE.
l.. G. Finch Returns From Trip
 of Three Months.

L. G. Finch, secretary of the Mena Cattle Association, has returned to Mena after an absence of about three months in the interest of the Association During that time he has visited the principal cities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennes- see, and had also spent considerable time in Hot Springs, Little Rock and Pine Bluff and many other points in Arkansas as we'll as making Joplin and Springfield, Mo. In all of his travels, Mir. Finch has not only looked after the interest of the asso- citation, but at the same time~he has constantly boosted Mena, and he thinks when the summer season comes, the influx of visitors from the South will attest that his boost ing has been effective.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Wanted-At Horatio, Ark, Monday
 April 10, strawberry pickers. For further information write Sam |Tribble, DeQuaen, Ark. wit
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-24

of the camp. He watered the ashes of
the fire, gathered up the telltale scraps
Of paper and fragments of food, and
then when the place suited him fell to
examining his rifle.
Alalre watched him with interest.
where shall I CO." she asked, sand
what shall / dol"
You just pick out a good cover be-
yond the water hole and stay there,
ma'am. 1t may be a long wait, Tor
something may have happened. II so,
Wen have to lie close. And don't wor-
ry yourself none. ma'am; he won't
make no trouble"
sleeping.
Alaire's retreat was far from COM
Portable; there was IN ants nest some
where lei her and she thought Of
moving; but suddenly her breath
caught and her heart jumped uncon-
trollably. She crouched lower, for di-
rectly opposite her position, and out
lined against the sky where the sharp
ridge cut it, was the figure Of a
mounted man. She was conscious that
q keen and hostile pair Of eyes was
searching the coverts surrounding the
charco.
Then, as silently as 1t had appeared,
the apparition vanished beyond the
ridge. A1aire lay close, as she had
been directed, praying that the horse
man had been warned; but shortly she
heard again the rustic Of stiff
branches. and out into the opening rode
a Mexican. He was astride q wiry
gray pony, and In the strong twilight
Alaire could e his every feature-the
swarthy cheeks, the rowing eyes be-
meath the black felt hat. A carbine
lay across his saddle horn, a lariat
was coiied beside his leg, q cartridge
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-24

belt circled his waist. There was
something familiar about the fellow,
but at the moment Alaire could not
determine what Il was.
After a swift, appfaising glance
the newcomer rode straight to the
verge Of the water hole and dismount-
ed; then be and his horse arank eide
by side.
II was the moment Cor q complete
and effective surprise. but nothing
happened. Why didn't Law actf Alaire
bent low, straining eyes and ears. but
no command came from the Ranger.
Then, as Il In answer to her pcrplex-
ity. . second horseman appeared, and
the woman realized how simply she
haa been fooled.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-24

Washington, May 21.-Flatly reject
Ing that section of the measure which
would permit Colonel Roosevelt to or
ganize volunteer divisions, President
Wilson signed the CONSUMPTION bill.
The president signed the army bill
just after dinner at s p. m. on Friday,
without formality, and set June 8 as
the date of registration for all men be-
tween the ages of twenty-one and
thirty-one for military service.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-24
THE RANGER SHOWS WHAT A DESPERATE MAN HE IS
WHEN PROVOKED TO VIOLENT ACTION

Mrs. Alaire Austin, a handsome young matron, gets lost In the
Texas desert and after an alday struggle wanders into the little
camp of David Law, a ranger officer, hunting a Mexican murderer.
Circumstances force her to stay there overnight. She finds the rang
e. In interesting character.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-24

David Laws action IN killing
tho Mexican has : more slonin-
cant effect on the rangers career
and on that Of Mrs. Austin than
sithsr 81 them can possibly fore.
sec. Read the next instaIlment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
IMPROVEMENTS in City.

The reporter noticed on his
rounds today many rev residences
in curse o. construction, all the
way from Williams street to Kauf-
man street. On Kaufman street we
noticed a new broom hungaloR ID
teing erected fer Mark Smith A
title faEther north on Kaufman
John 91afies had the eas MA lay
i1E ripe, preparatory u Installing
gas into his home, Net only did
Ne notice the many @ residences
under construction, but several new
fences Icing built aad Tie premises,
snar8lly, being deemed in this part
Of the city, % as o be ready to re-
eei9e The full glory of the beautiful
spring now on us. When the streets
In East End have been paved there
will b. no more desirable resilient
property TO be found anywhere in
the city than she possesses.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
NaX3HACHfE TO
nERATE LOTT NORTH.

Edwin Harding and Laclzay Con
Rallg, composing TIE local His.
school depating team. left this
morning for Fort Worth where
they will meet the strong team
from Fort Worth Central High tnis
afternoon at s o'clock. The debate
viii be on the state question,
Waxahaehie having the negative.
On Saturday night they will meet
the debating team from The Dta-
noud Hill school in North Fort
Worth. They will uphold the af-
fhmative side Of the state question
Iii this debate.
The team has wen all of he de-
lates held this season aud are IN
homes Of capturing both ol these
contests.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
Hotel Rogers Arrivals.

II. a. Bredon, Fort Worth: w.
y Baird. Dallas; J. g. Bogn. Dal.
las; ]. a. Walker. waco; Mr.. aud
Mrs, Geo. Baldridge, Dallas; W. 4,
hadiord, Dallas; w. d. Ferguson,
tify; Albert j. Toole, Dallas: ]. r,
soppiernan, San Antonio, r. e,
fthflage, San Antonio; N. NJ. MAY.
new, Wichita Failas; r. II. Leo
mfra, Houston; Fred Maxim, Fort
Worth; 5. /. Willis, Waco. asa ".
hsbert, Kansas CITY; S. E. Taylor.
waco: Miss Verna Erwin, city, Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. n. Dayenny. pft.sburg.
Mrs. Alex Starving, Pittsburg, Miss
Marilla Gem, Plttsburg. Louis
Cation, ~Pittsburg; Vesta Lester. New
York; R9bt. seay, Dallas; II. c.
hord. Fort Worth; Lee Kinds, Gle.
bufnes II. w. Emerson, San An
tonic; Fred ]. Lutz. New York City.
Thos. Il. Cook, Dallas; Fred l..
Jones, Fort Worth; A. n. Mayes,
New York. G. g. Cook. city: r.
Hudson, Austin; JAS. Brennan,
~tillsboro; =. Il. Howard. Dallas:
G Il Clark, Wichita Tailas; II. G.
Barnes. Dallas; j.. #. HeneheI. Fort
WORTH; 4. B, Caldwell, Dallas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
f14sSgE4tlE9gAMsM
caE PLAYS IT
MxlE THEiTEa TODAY

aarsh and Bobby Hsrror, two
Englss most popular stars, and
/ The leads il THE Birth Of
sa,s are playing a Triangle
ArE IKE act dramatic feature
Dixie thea ter today in the
The Little Liar The 9TH
kldiun IA a Triangle Keystone
N b. Mack sennett. starring
Fsy and Claire Anderson, In
aVd a Sailor Tomorrow
Fortg-Three.' one of TRAN
raiest productions viii be
! q The Dixie. H. B. Warner
iaii Markey are playing the
paris A triangle Keystone
asture will also be shown,
with an all star cast of
Fine Arts players,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
IN NEW YORK
IS GIVEN IN OVATION

NEW YORK, March iG.-Greated
by eheering thousands VINO halted
Broadway, neon rash hour 10 pay
him their respects James ". Gerard
reached New York today.
In responding to a welcome adj
dress before the city hall Gerard
paid a tribute to President Wilson.
He declared that if war comes 1t
wiz he aftar the president has ex-
hauste1 his last efforts 70 steer
clear of the maelstrom.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16

TO the Sheriff or Amy Constable of
Ellis County, Greeting:
You are Hereby Commanded to
summon t. W. Cherry, by making
publication Of this Citation once in
each week tor four successive weeks
previous to the return day hereof.
In some newspaper published in
your County, to appear at the next
regular term Of The Justice Court
in ard fer Precinct No. / Of ellis
County, Texas. 20 he holden il Wax
ahachie, on the fourth Monday in
March, 4. d. 1915. the same being
the 18th day CT March, A. d. 1a17,
then and there TO answer q petit
.tioa filed In said Court on the 23rd
day OF January, A. y. 1917, ia =
suit, numbered on tho docket OF said
Court no. S91G, wherein 7. L. Bar
ncit, is Plaintiff, and said +, w.
Cherry IS Defendant, and said petit
ton alleging in substance:
That on to-vgit. November 81.
.1g16. defendant executed and de~
|hvered to plaintiff his certain prom-
issoey note Of that date by which,
said defendant promised te ray To-
Kim the said plaintiff. one day after
Itha date Of said note $1,000 0 with
interest at 10 per cent par annum
from date and 10 per cent addi-
tional for attoraeys' fees ii said
note is collected by attorney OF by.
|suit, ii being further alleged that
said noe is past due and unpaid
and That defendant is Z nonresident
|of the Stete of Texas and a resident
OF tho State OF oklahoma. Where
fore. an attachment is prayed as
Well US citation. and judgment is
demanded for the amount due on
lsalu note. principal, interest and al
Jorneys' fees, and such othee re-
lief is PRAYED n the plaintiff may
be found entitled to.
Herein Sal Not. but have before
said Court, at lis Aforesaid next reg
ular tesu, this writ, With your re-
turn thereon, showing how you lave
the same.
Given U16er Ny Iiand at offiee in
Wax4ai eIia. tais the LIST day If
March, y. d. t917,
+. L. WILSON.
tSusuee # tia Pc e. reeeirc. NJ. |
II Ellis County |eSas.
4 n ue Cory / gelttY
jim ANN. Constable.
~ einpl /, lAls County, Tex,
-. -~---.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16

students are husilY scratching theia
Leads In a last endeavor 70 re-
member what 1t was all about.
*#s4
Visitors to chapel Wednesday n
eladed two old Trinity gradual
Rev. II. Il. Reeves Of Arlington.
Rev. G. b. Lang, field agent 1of
the "presbyterian Advance Rey.
Lang read the scripture lesson and
Rev. Reeves led in prayer.
At a meeting of the faculty Tues
day Darrell Ring Of the class OF
1919 was elected business manager
OF the Trinitonian for next year.
Mr.. Ring has rendered valuable
service in handling the affairs Of
the football season, and it was in
| recognition Ct this service that he
was elected to the position OF busi-
ness manager.
Trinity students contributed q
beautiful floral offering to the
Iuneral Of Ivan Fuqua as an eN-
preston Of their esteem for their
comrade and fellow student. and as
q mark of sympathy for the be
reaved relatives, The following
resolutions were adopted:
! Resolution OF Coincidence.
Trinity University. Waxahachie,
Texas, March Is, 1917.
Whereas: Ivan Fuqua, deceased.
of Waxahacllte, Texss. by his genial
and happy disposition and his 10y
atty 20 the things in which he be-
iieved, has won q place in the es-
TEEN of his acquaintance, and
Whereas: AS a student in Tfini-
ty university. Ivan entered into the
activities OF the institution, having
rendered special service in The
athletic activities:
Resolved. therefore, THAI we, the
students and faculty OF 1nn'ts
university. hereby express our
deepest sorrow that he has been
taken from us, and extend orr
heartiost sympathy and coincidence
to hts family in their bereavement.
Resolved. that this resolution be
be furnished the family OF MI.
Puqua, and also copies furnished
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
AZ the Empire.

Aa those eyer funny Vogue
features IN two reels is be-
R'sn a the Empire theater to-
las title Is Jealous Jolts,'
49, q the funniest Of Vogue
4 The other attraction on the
I program is The False Clue"
FL dramatic feature in TWO
W Mutual company. with a
sast with Dorothy Dayen-
|FA3ihg the leading role.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16

DALLAS. Texas. March IT,.
Fielder Jones aad his Brownies ar
rived here this morning. The
Browns camp at Palestine has been
infested with an epidemic of tons
silitis and Jones reported that ten
OF his men were on che hospital list,
Bert Shotten. STAR outfielder, is tue
latest victim and he Will not be able
to play in the gafae this afternoon
With the submarines. Jones said,
however. that he was confident all
his men would be ready to play
ball when the season opens.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16

y TRapp. S. D.. March la.- .
= Meh named Tsehtcy an1 Paul =
> Hotter in this v~ieInity, ~ 50 ,
. numerous, that they are num- =
. bered for distinction, The =
= paals sign their numbers TO all =
= legal transactions. .
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
TRINITY NOTES.


| oa'e' a general secretary
| ssaeat Volunteer movement.
Dc student body at
,'s'aay' appealing to them
world vision Of christian
wa especial reference to
: Tie mission fields.
s&a@
i. examination week for
'..si terms work, and TIC
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
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MARKET REPORT.
-
FURNISHED by the E'axaIlacIiie Cot
ton Excilange.)
cot,on-Sew York Futures.

ItEu y IUUHy
Closed Open High Low Closed
May 1915 1850 17.71 1850 1856
July 1853 17.4s 17.5T 17.45 I7.49
Oct 1852 1918 1857 1914 1852
Dec 1000 1856 1886 1856 1852
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16
wAxAHAcHIE DAILY HIGHT relpAy, MAecn le. 1917.

'ae frinitonian and the Daily Light
for publication.
tsisnsu) JAP MANTON, Chm.
MISS cowAN,
cHAs. MIDDLETON,
Committee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-16

students are busily scratching theia
Leads In a last endeavor 70 re.
member what 1t was ali about.