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The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
 Mena Red Cross Fund Now S5,323. .96

The Executive Committee in charge of the collection of the Red Cross Fund reports that Si00 more has been added to the total subscrip- tion in the city, the contributions coming from Sam Badt and w w. Townsend, both Of whom were out of the city when the campaign was carried on and both of whom sub scribed $50. The grand total sib- scribed in the city now amounts to $5. .323.9 ah
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Helpina PoIk County Feed Herself.

Miss pcari Bates Of Big Fork, as a tangible evidence that she is doing her part in the food drive, sends to The Star office some fine specimens of tomatoes and onions One of the tomatoes weighs little over a pound, and three onions aggregate over two pounds. The specimens are fair average cf her garden.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Is Registering City Warrants

City Clerk Monroe Martin has be- gun the task oflresistering the city warrants. He finds it will be neces- saFy to go back to 1915 in order to get a complete registration of the outstanding warrants. After he once gets the work up-to-date, he will lind the work easy, since he plans to make the registration immediate ly after the warrants have been is- sued.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Plan Hatfield -smithviIIe Road.

Prof. R. B. Dodd of Hatfield was Dusihess visitor here Monday. He reports that the business men of hatileld are arranging for a good roads meeting to be held in the High school auditorium on "Wednesday night Tor the purpose of arranging .o .o Duiln good road from Hatfield
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Workinu For Inc Hiahway.

W. X. Ragland, who had been in the southern part of the county since a week ago Monday, working in the interest of the highway pe- tition, returned to Mena Monday. He had been with the County As sessor at Grannis, Hatton, Wiekes and Vandervoort, at each point suc- ceeding in getting more signatures than the most sanguine had antici- pated.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Mr. and Mrs. F. Voerster Lose Son.

The 3year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest VoePster died Monday morning at the home of J R.Leath- CTS, where Mrs. Voerster and chil- dren had been spending the summer MT. Voerster arrived in Mena Sun- day night having come in response to word of the illness of the child The funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Tuesday and interment was in the White Oak cemetery
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Russians Checked?

Berlin, July 9.--A German official statement this afternoon says the Russians who attacked yesterday in east Galicia were brought to a standstill by the German reserves after the Russians had pressed the Germans back toward the wooded heights of Cazaranyas.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
More Recruits for Forest Regiment

Herbert Began in charge of the local Forest service office, reports that three more recruits have been secured for the Forest Regiment which is being recruited for service in France. The recruits arc Earl, Haines, W. B. Peters and Marshall Beauchamp. It is expected that an officers will be here this week to give the applicants the preliminary examination.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Confederate Pension Roard uet

Judge J. s. Kelly of this city, ]. R. Perry of Board Camp and 4 T. Durham of Dallas, constituting the confederate pension board. met in the office of County Clerk Will Alex ander on Monday, and after per- fecting an organization, adjourned until next Monday, when they will meet again to take. up applications for pensions.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
AGRICULTURAL MEETING
 AT DALLAS, SATURDAY.

A meeting will be held next Sat- urday night at the Dallas school house for the purpose of discus sing agricultural and livestock con- ditions, with view of organizing a livestock association. Chas. C. De- laney, county demonstration, and Dr. H. R. Getz, in charge of tick eradi- cation, will be on hand to make ad- drnssns
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Repairs on NJ. E. Church. South.

The trustees of the M. K. church. South have just had completed some extensive repairs on the church, consisting in painting all the exterior woodwork and repainting the foun- dation and walls. It is planned later to rcpaint the interior woodwork.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12

men truly loyal to Polk county want it to have every good thing that is within reach. Set busy Form our Improvement district start building sound roads and se will ei help from an sides.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
Canture French Trenches.

Berlin, July 9.-French trenches on about two mile front on the Aisne were captured by the Ger mans, who took 500 prisoners, says an official announcement this after noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12

If you have chills or malaria get B cent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12

Il Is appropriately suggested that the extreme penalty, death, be the portion administered to Americans who, as German sympathizers, act as spies in behalf of our enemies. Would not deportation to Germany be a more extreme punishment and a better one?
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12

Uncle Sam not only proposes to help those who would have good roads, but will deprive those who are indifferent of benefits they now enjoy. This will be realized when lot of our rnral free delivery routes are abolished because of bad roads.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
REHEARING FOR ". L. PARKER.
Supreme Court Held Circuit Court Virtually Ordered Verdict of Guilty.

m tDe case Ot otate OI ArKansaS vs. W. L. Parker, the Supreme Court today reversed the Polk Circuit court and then remanded the case for rehearing. The Supreme Court held that the lower court had virtually ordered a verdict of guilty in the instructions that were given to the jury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-07-12
\ First Glass Whiskey Poem.

Board Camp. July 6, 1917.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
EXPLORER VENTURES
ON MATRIMONY Sea
Bride-to-Be Awaits Man From
Brazil on Ship Pier.

NEW YORK, June 13.-Arriving in
New York yesterday from Brazil.
where he had been engaged in explor-
atoms along the upper reaches Of
the Amazon. Andrew Travers Ewell,
former member OF the American Am
bulance Corps in France, made the
most important discovery of his life
when he found on the pier awaiting
him the girl for whom he had made
the long journey. She was Miss
Frances Baker Anderson.
A few minutes later he and Miss
Anderson had taken out a marriage
license. He said he was the son OF
Thomas T. Ewell, was an explorer,
and was born in Cambridge, Nd,
thirty-one years ago. Miss Anderson
gave her occupation as journalist,
her birthplace as indianapolis and her
age as twenty-nine. They were mar
ried by the Rev. DR.. Merle St Croix
Wright, at his home, 400 River
side Drive.
Mr. Ewell has spent most OF his
life in exploration in Central and
South America. and a few years ago
was decorated by the Bolivian gov
eminent for saving the lives of the
inhabitants OF a town there when a
dam burst. He served for a year in
the Ambulance Corps. He expects to
return to Brazil in a few days to con-
tinue his explorations. Mrs. Ewell
says she will accompany him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
FLAG DAY EXERCISES
BRING HALF HOLIDAY
Government Employees to Hear the
President at Sylvan Theater.

Tomorrow. Flag Day. will be a
half-holiday for all of the Govern
ment bureaus and departments in
Washington.
Employees OF the various depart
ments are to hold joint Flag Day ex-
ercises in the National Sylvan Thea
ter, on the Monument Lot, at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
President Wilson, who will be the
only speaker at these exercises, will
be introduced by Secretary OF State
Lansing. A specially trained chorus.
under direction OF Earl Carbaugh, OF
the Postofiice Department, will lead
in the singing OF patriotic songs.
Regular Saturday half-holidays will
begin this week, unless the Cabinet
decides otherwise at its meeting Fri
day. II was stated today, unoffciaIIy.
that there will be no change in the
usual Saturday half-holiday schedule,
but no decision has yet been an
nounced. The executive order provid-
ing for the holiday is a continuing
one and will prevail unless special &C
ton is taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
SEEK CONSERVATION
OF SOCIAL EFFORT
Charities and Correction Workers
Ask National Direction.

In q petition presented to the Coun.
ell OF National Defense by fifty mem.
bers OF the National Conference Of
Charities and Correction, the council
lie requested to appoint a committee
on conservation OF social work to
maintain a standard for such organi.
nations during the war. A committee
consisting OF DR.. Samuel McCune
Lindsay, professor OF social legislation
at Columbia University; Everit Macy,
president of the National Civic Fed
Grafton. and A. J. McKelway. secretary
of the National Child Labor Commit
tee, presented the petition.
In reference to the petition the COM
mittee said that one Of the greatest
needs in social service work today is
to avoid duplication and waste of
charitable contributions and efforts.
The committee also said that many
social organizations OF approved
standing are facing an increased de-
mand, on account OF war conditions,
for their activities and at the same
time a probable curtailment of their
financial resources. On account of the
many new demands now being placed
upon them, IL has become almost i'm
possible for a large number Of the or
ganizations to maintain their former
standards. The need OF a national
clearing house of information and ad-
vice to deal with the numerous Ques-
lions now arising is most evident and
IL Is for this reason, said the commit
tee. that the petition has been pre-
scented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
THE LOCAL MARKET
BOTH STOCKS AND BONDS
ENJOY FAIR DEMAND
Capital Traction Leads Stock List,
With Sales Of Eishty-eisht Shares
At 7s9z-Washinston, Gas Stock
Strong, Thirty Shares Bringing
73H-other Notes.

Both stocks and bonds enjoyed fair
demand at today's session of the local
stock exchange.
Capital Traction led the stock list,
with sales sggregating lightweight
shares at T9%.
Washington Gas stock was strong,
with the Sale Of thirty shares at T3A.
The stock was still offered at 1914 at
the close, with the bid 80.
Mergenthaler Linotype stock was
stronger, two small lots selling at
l46. Quotation lots were wanted at
1851. with 14GIs asked.
Ten shares of American GRAPHIC
phone Company common stock, the
first sold on the local exchange for
several weeks, changed hands at %.
The preferred stock was offered at
los. with lOl bid.
Potomac Electric Consolidated per
cent bonds led the bond list, a total
of $4,000 worth changing hands at
99N. Other bond sales included
$1,000 Washington Gas SIS at 1902,
1880 worth of Georgetown Gas SIS
at par. 81 500 worth OF Railway As at
Tss and 20, and $4,000 Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company SIS
at 1929 and 1O2%.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
Municipal Bond Values.

As some OF the more important mu,
inequalities hold bond sales II Is real.
lied, the Bond Buyer Says. the extent
to which municipal bond values have
declined since the United States de,
cIared war. On June 8 the city OF
Buffalo found that IT could not sell
its AVS at par. and II, therefore. may
b. said that the highest grade mu
nicipaIs have declined to below a AZ
Der cent basis. Newark, n. j., has
lust sold bonds on a 40 per cent ba.
sis. and Trenton, n. j., on a 44s per
cent basis. Going further into the
country, reports OF bond offerings uis
close a general decline in selling val.
ues. Ohio county Issues, for instance
must be SIS in order 10 ATTRACT bids.
In April, according to the Bond Buyer
about one-third of the bonds offered
failed TO sell. while in May more than
one-third OF the scheduled Offerings
either were reported failures or were
not reported sold. II should be kent
in mind, however. that all these unsuc.
ceesfuI attempts to borrow do not
necessarily indicate inability to Dor.
row. Dozens OF issues have been al.
yertIsed TO be soil at not less than
par which carried interest rates too
low to permit any bidding at market
prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

[ Gossip in cotton circles yesterday
suggested that in addition to heavy
domestic buying large orders had
been executed for foreign account,
while Il was said that interests known
TO have acted for Germany and Aus
tria before the war again were active
purchasers OF the staple. And the
question was asked II the movement
might not foreshadow an earlier
peace than generally looked for. II
is estimated that the central powers
will need between 100000 and H.
900 900 bales OF cotton after the war.
The whole American crop is not ex-
pected greatly to exceed these fig-
ures. America produces 80 per cent
of the worlds supply. Returns made
on March l, 1914. to the International
Federation showed that the number
of spindles in Germany was estimated
at II. 4O4.e44. while today only about
s65OT4 spindles are in operation in
that country. and those only on gov
eminent work. All other mills are
shut down. Some cotton men predict
80 cents a pound for the staple, and
even better.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET

EGGS-Nearby. Sc; southern, sc
BUTTER-Elgin print. 1I1c: Elgin tub.
exc; process. 4oc: store packed, Sic.
POULTRY-Live hens. per ID, &c: roos-
sprinE chickens. per ID, Ndoe; ducks. per
10. i51isc: geese, per h. leolSc: keats.
young each. t04 Sc.
DRESSED PoULTRY-Hens. choice. per
IN aIS2sc. turkeys per h.. 2S62sc; ducks.
per ID, isd2oc: ROSTERS, per ID. iIGlsc; geese.
i3dl5c
81 5Od7 50: per box. f.oouzIb' CALIFORNIA or
anses, t575a35O; florida oranges, Aoo6A.5o
fruit, 81 OodI 50: strawberries. per quart, So
ior: mines So 7Sd5OO: cherries, sQi5c per
auart: peaches. 81 5Od5.rO a crate: watermel-
ons is6sNc each: Florida cantaloupe. f7.502
4 m per crate: blackberries, Snl2c Per quart
PLES-Potatoes. new. ts.5Odi0. %
per barrel: No. . fs.5OnSoo per barrel; Eweet
potatoes, 81 OOasOo: per basket. n.75d2.50:
vans, - sOds 50: string beans. per has
ket. 81 5cde rs: peppers. per crate. h.ooa
ishes. p4r 100. 81 BSd2Co: cucumbers. bas-
ket, 81 bO6z 50: Texas onions. per crate. N.T5a
on: eKrplant' 81 S0d3.o0 per crate: new cab
haze per crate, 81 5Od2 10; per barrel. N.5oQ
I Il. hsets ner bunch 5dsc: celery, rer dor.
5,f5iEc. ncr crate, ue5d2SO; romains let.
tuce. 5Oii 90: lettuce. 5bcni 90 Ter basket:
rquarh Florida 76cdl.5o per crate; Florida
toniatoeF. 81 oOd7 g per crate; Fhlharh. u 80
n? 90 per lOo bunches; afIarasus lbcq2.to per
green peas 25T75c per basket; spinach.
f5coi. Is ner barrel: kaie. 5O9'Se per barrel.
DRESSED MEATs-Pork. small to me-
dunn, ID, isa20c heavy. ID. lIalse.
LIVE sTocK-calvss, i4SiAae; spring
lAnbS lldlbc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

One remarkable feature of the
present remarkable cotton market
a market that has not been duplicated
in height OF quotations or bulk Of
turnover since civil war days-is that
II is a battle between the cotton men
themselves rather than a give and
take engagement between the cotton
men on one side and the speculative
public on the other. Cotton futures
touched 20 cents in New York yes
terday, q price unthought OF a year
or even six months ago. This rep
resents an advance of approximately
SO q bale In the last two days. Most
OF the bidding has been by men OF
the trade who represent mills and
who expect to take the cotton on the
market. Their tremendous demand
for the staple, particularly for huge
Government orders; their knowledge
that the existing supply Is small:
that the next crop Is backward and
short. and that stocks abroad are
small, too, has led to prices which
will leave the South rolling in wealth.
Cotton today in view OF all the eX-
listing circumstances is worth IS cents
a pound, just as IL was worth 10 or
II cents a pound under conditions
existing before the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
JEWISH OFFICERS CARED FOR
Comfort Provided for Members Of
Reserve Corps.

Among the visitors at the Officers
Reserve Corps training camp at Fort
Myer to~ay was the Rev. DR.. Edward
Davis, OF York, Pa. representative OF
the seven national Hebrew organiza-
lions who mingled among the embryo
Jewish officers to map out plans for
welfare work.
Or. Davis visit was for the purpose
Of ascertaining how many men OF the
Hebrew faith are among the students
and to ascertain from them what could
be done for their entertainment, com
fort, and general welfare.
He has established headquarters at
the Eighth Street Temple, to which
the students have been invited to dis
cuss plans for wholesome recreation
and for religious services. Similar vel
fare work will be done at all OF the
Officers Reserve Corps training
camps in the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
PROGRAM PREPARED
BY DRAMA LEAGUE
Productions to Be Presented AT the
Casino Playhouse.

A pretentious program has been ar.
ranged for the Drama League Players
this coming season, according to an
announcement OF Bertram Blech.
chairman. today.
Among the many productions to be
given are The Admirable Nashville. +"
and Augustus Does His Bit" both
from the pen OF George Bernard shaw.
These plays will be given for the open.
ing bill, October Is, 10. and 90
Use of the Casino Theater has been
obtained for all productions. II was
said. The facilities for the presenta.
ton OF as pretentious a program as
the Players will essay are said to be
better at the theater than at the VIII
son Normal School. where the plays
were formerly given.
Other productions to be given are:
Jane Clegg," by st. John IRVINE, or
The Faith Healer" by william
Vaughn Moody, November 20. 80. and
December 81: THE Leader" by Jere-
miah O'Connor. January IL, Is. and
10; a bill of one act plays includ-
ing The People" by Susan Glasbell:
Spring in Bloomsbury" by Harold
by Anne L. Easyabrook, and Bound
East From Cardiff" by Eugene
O'Neil. February 2s, March l and ?;
"a Doctor In Spite of Himself" by
Heliere, April IS, 10. and 20.
II Is the purpose Of the Drama
League to establish a little theater
similar to those in New York. Chica-
go, Philadelphia, and other art circles
here. a statement to its members to-
day declares.
There is said TO be no intention OF
the league to compete with commerce
ial houses but to supplement their
function by presenting In an artistic
manner for discriminating audiences
plays OF a high order not otherwise
produced on a commercial stage. From
this beginning, members hope to es-
tablish q national theater.
Bertram Blech. chairman; George
Peabody Eustis. vice chairman, and
Lawrence Keenigsberger, business
manager. are the officers named for
the coming season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
FIVE ARE PROMOTED
TO RANK OF COLONEL
Engineer Officers Raised in Grade
By Order Today.

Five engineer officers, three we'll
known in Washington. were promoted
from lieutenant colonies to colonies
today.
The officers promoted are: Coils.
Henry Jervey, Charles H. McKinstry.
E. z. winsIow, William V. Judson. and
c. A. F. Flagler.
Colonel winslow Is in charge Of
the military section of the Engineer
Corps. with offices in the War De-
partment
Colonel Judson formerly was Engi-
neer Commissioner of the District OF
Columbia. He is now a member OF
the Root commission in Russia
Colonel Flagler was engineer Of
ficer in charge Of the Washington
river and harbor district when he was
detailed several weeks ago as mill
tary attache at Rome
Colonel Flagler Is now at the Wal
ter Reed Hospital undergoing treat
ment for eye trouble. II is expected
that he will be sent to his post soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
HE'S SATISFIED IN JAIL;
NO WORSE THAN HOME
Posters Showing Alleged Faults Of
Wife Cause His Arrest.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. June Ia
Because he placarded the whole town
with posters showing a large picture
Of his wife and calling attention to
her many alleged faults. H. I. Moore
was arrested and lodged in Jail. Moore
said he could go there with perfect
contentment." as II could be no worse
than he had been accustomed to in his
own home for q long while
The posters which caused the
trouble were all placed in conspicu-
Gus places by Moore himself. They
read as follows: she few into 4
rage, raised all kinds Of h, and
finally Joined the Baptist Church. all
the time planning the downfall Of
her husband. Moore, the unhappy
husband, sat over her sore feet from
one to two hours every night for four
months"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

TWO FACTORS CAUSE UN.
USUALLY ACTIVE OPENING
Unexpected Dividend Action BY U.
s. Steel Corporation and Feeling
Liberty Loan Will Be oVersub-
serIbed ResponsIbIe-AdVanees Of
Fractions to Four Points.

NEW YORK. juno 13.-Announce-
rent of the unexpected dividend ac-
ton by the United States Steel Cor
poration and feeling that the Liberty
loan will be oversubscribed caused
an unusually active opening in the
stock market today. Under the lead
ership Of United States Steel advances
were recorded Of from fractions to
almost four points.
Twenty thousand shares OF United
States Steel opened at 1891 and 1927,
UP 2S and IL. Bethlehem B was
I'D ga at 1856. Rails and industrials
were strong, showing advances OF
over a point in some cases.
Early gains on the rush OF trade
were maintained during the mrs.
hour, the abdication of King Con
stantine aiding the market as an al
ditional strengthening factor. Amer
lean Sugar sold up l q to l2o%-
Today's Quotations.
Quotations today up to lao O'Clock
were as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
ENLIST YOUR MONEY +;
BUY ALIBERTY BOND

Join the army
The army of Liberty bond own
ers in the District.
It is over 10000 strong and
growing stronger every minute.
Enlist your dollars in the cause
of liberty before it is too late.
There are only two days left in
which to enter your subscription
on the easy payment plan offered
by the banks.
Don't wait until the last min
ute. You may be too late to get
your bond!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
NEWSFORINVESTORS


Two and q half days more and then
the greatest single loan financing
ever undertaken by the United states
will pass into the records as an I'M
qualined success. At least, that Is
what the bankers who have given up
so much OF their time In the Liberty
loan campaign predict they will be
able to announce to the Government,
for in their bones they feel, as one
banker said yesterday, that the whole
amount will be more than taken, even
though a substantial proportion Of the
subscriptions may be credited to the
financial Institutions and big banking
houses. Bankers, however, are vastly
encouraged with the response from
the public for the reason that the pub
lie never before has been called upon
TO participate in such a financing, ana
because so many persons in the coun-
try who never before believed they
could put any of their money in an in
vestment security suddenly have
awakened to the fact that even on
small Incomes something may be
saved for investment purposes and
that there are ways of financing in
vestments without paying over in a
lump sum the amount of the principal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
EX-TIMES MAN IN NAVY
Mederie L. Fitzpatrick in Capital on
Ten-Day FurIouah.

Mederic L. Fitzpatrick. a former
member OF The Times stan. who en-
listed in the navy last March. has
completed his training and schooling
at Newport. and Is in Washington on
ten-day furlough. Mr.. Fitzpatrick
is a Washington man. and he enlisted
in the ranks instead OF endeayorInK
to get a commission.
He has been rated a third class
yeoman, giving him the privilege OF
displaying the coveted Grow" on his
left arm. He reports at one OF the
Eastern navy yards at the expiration
of his leave, and hopes to get sea
duty Immediately afterward.