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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

beverage that maketh fools of wise
men, and he never left the office
without stopping at the nearest
saloon to take on one or two With
a chaser on the side Tonight was
no exception. though he had but
so minutes in which to cover his
story. But Roberts was a fast man
and knew that he could make it.
At Mike Kelley's Blue Goose Inn
nearby, he phoned for a taxicab
and while awaiting it's arrival he
took on three straights and one
mixed drink, and bought a bottle
for his hip. And when the cab
came he sojourned to Riverside,
found out all about the murder,
and then climbed again into the
cab and started back toward the
office.
Twenty minutes before the dead
line he walked into the editorial
Offices of the Morning Jag, but he
hit both sides of the door as he
stepped across the threshold. The
liquor he had consumed, and the
bottle he had carried on his hip,
the latter now only a memory, had
gotten in their work and the star
reporter was on a considerable
"SOuSe."
The city editor was as sore as a
boiled owl when he observed the
condition OF his S. r., but he had
the story and there was not an.
I other man in the office who could
handle it as well as Willoughby
Roberts, be he drunk or sober.
Therefore the c. 4. took the S
R. gently by the arm LED him into
a small, private Office adjoining his
own, sat him down before a type
writer and told him to go to it.
"And l want that whole story out
inside of Is minutes. Hustle il
up!" said the city editor. IF il
isn't out on time you're out of 9
job for this escapade."
So Will0ughby Roberts proceed
ed to go to it, and the rattle Of thu
typewriter keys was like the roal
OF many rifles on the field Of bat
tie as he vigorously pounded thu
machine. And incidentally it wa!
music to the ears of the city ed
itor. For Is minutes Willoughby
pounded the keys steadily, ant
then the city editor went into tn,
private office. feeling that by thi.
time his star reporter would hav,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

Do you know what cute little
paper collar does to this fellow?
Then write for the free garden
book to the National War Garden
Commission at Washington and
send a two-cent stamp. You will
find out lot about gardening, Mr..
City Farmer.
Buy w S s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18
THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM

The Junior Palladium is the chdreus section OF the Richmond
Palladium founded May 1916 issued each Saturday afternoon
All boys and girls are invited be reporters end News
original acceptable shocd
be writ plainly and side of
and signed Molly always
scnay bring articles
letters addressed Editor
and we hope and girl will use Il thoroughly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Child' rain coat and
and pair Of ball-bearing skates.
Will sell cheap If sold at once.
Call 416 South 10th street.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
Popular Teacher Dead.

Word reached Mena last Mon- day of the death of Miss Paul. inc Dodd, eldest daughter of Prof. and Mrs. R. B. Dodd, which occurred at the family home at Hatfield. The young lady was first taken sick on Wednesday, suffering from peritonitis, and the end came Monday morning at 2 a. m. The funeral was held that afternoon immediately after the ar rival of the afternoon trains, the Rev. W. L. Smith of Mena going down to hold the services. Interment was in the Six-Mile cemetery. Miss Dodd was known by many Mena people and had taught one term in the Gam school, and also taught the sixth and seventh grades of the Hatfield school last term. The deceased was a mem Der of the Baptist church, and a teacher of class in the Baptist Sun- day school. Mir. and Mrs. R. B. Dodd and two sisters, Miss Marjorie of Hatfield, and Mrs. H. F. Cullen of FouIke, Ark, survive, all of whom were present at the bedside. Miss Dodd was secretary of the Hatfield branch of the Red Cross.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
Club Work at Acorn

To The Star:
 The County Home Demonstration Agent, Miss Anna Woods, and the Emergency Demonstration Agent, Mir. A. J. Smith, met with the Acorn Formers Club and tine Boys and Girls Clubs last Monday night. The house was called to order by the Pres ident of the Farmers Club, J. c. Gar land. There were some interesting talks by Mir. Smith, Mir. McWilliam and Mir. Garland Miss Woods gave us on interesting talk on the raising of poultry and onions. Miss Woods will be at the school house next Mon day and show the women and girls how to make the fireless cooker The meeting closed until our regular meet ing night, the first Saturday night in June, after which the young folks will render short program. Mir. Smith and Miss Woods complimented us by saying that our club was getting along nicely. Your reporter enjoyed visit from Mir. Smith the next day in the interest of the club work.
 Reporter.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
HUN AGENTS ARE
 ACTIVE IN AMERICA
Evidence of Plotting for an Irish Up- rising Uncovered by Secret Agents of This Government and
 Arrests Follow.

Washington, May 21.--Evidence of plotting between German and Irish agents in the United States for an Irish uprising has been uncovered by government agents, and it is said to be partly responsible for the recent Irish arrests.
 The evidence shows that German agents furnished the money for a re- belion in Ireland, and possibly was to have sent arms and ammunition to Ireland by submarines or blockade runners.
 There was even some discussion of the chances of sending German scl- diers to take part in warfare on Irish soil.
 The uprising had been set for about this time, when the Germans planned to reach the channel ports after their great drive in France, and it was be- lieved that England would be thrown into state of wild confusion by the German victories
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
CIRCUIT COURT IN ]
 SPECIAL SESSION
Will Convene Thursday Morning to Try NJ. E. and Mike Daffron for Murder of A. D. Boatner-
 Whisky Case, Too.

A special session of the Polk Cir cult court will be convened at 8 o'clock Thursday morning by Judge J. S. Lake, at which time a special grand jury to be selected will pass on the case of M. E. and Mike Daffron, charged with the murder of A. D. Boatner near Grannis.
 The killing occurred Sunday night, April 2S, when A. D. Boatner, gather ing crop statistics for the govern ment, approached the two Daffrons asking that they sign a pledge card with reference to the amount of food stuffs they would plant, and in the ensuing argument, the killing took place, the body being left in the road where 1t was later found by Mrs. Boatner, who stayed by her lifeless husband for several hours until help was secured. The crime was one of the most brutal in the history of Polk county, the evidence showing that the slain man had been clubbed after re- ceiving two loads of buckshot, either of which was immediately fatal.
 At first M. E. (ElD Daffron claimed that he alone had done the killing, and Mike Daffron was re- leased, but upon fndines of the coro- ner's jury that the slain man had been beaten with a scantling, the broken parts of which were found near the body. and because of the feeling around Grannis, Mike was re- arrested and taken to Texarkana for safe keeping
 At this term of court will doubtless be taken up the matter of John Car roll, who is under $1,00e00 bond as result of a raid Sheriff H. w. Finger made on his home west of Grannis near the Oklahoma line, in which about Is gallons of whisky was found, the arrest coming from information by Shelton Miller, who was arrested at DeQueen with six quarts of whisky
 The following men will be used in selecting the jury: E. w Hamby, w E. Holt, J. w. Middleton, c. R. Hale N. M. Thomas, J. c. Allen, J. F Lewis, W. H. Stevens, D.. Barton, T w. Anderson, J. A. Mackey, c. M Edwards, John Bogle, T. A. Carter G. W. Whisenhunt and L. A. Law renee.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
FAyoRs DIPPING OF CATTLE.
D. T. Hawkins Says Will Do His Part
 to Eradicate Ticks.

In The Star last week the name of D. T. Hawkins was used by a core spondent in connection with protest against the dipping of cattle in the district about Nunley, and to this use of his name Mir. Hawkins files wig orous protest
 Mir. Hawkins, while in Mena last week, stated that he has 6C head of cattle and that week ago last Mon day, with his boys, he rounded them up, had them dipped Tuesday morn ing, and by that day at noon they were back on the range. He asserts that the cattle came out in fine shape and that the dipping is "the finest thing yet"
 Mir. Hawkins also states that cer- tain parties sought to influence him against dipping his cattle, telling him that he could not dip his cattle and at the same time make crop, and urging. further, that if any prosecu- tions were started for failure to obey the law Judge Steel would throw the cases out of court. MT. Hawkins ,vhIle he has a son going inso ehe army. believes he will be able to take care of his part of the tick eradi- cation, but if he finds he cannot he can sell some of his cattle, and will, and he does not propose to shirk any part of the duty the law lays upon him.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23

THE PRIMARY.

Before The Star IS issued again the voters of Polk county will have taken an action that in all probability will have selected the men who are to have charge of their public affairs for the next two years.
 The men chosen at the Democratic primary will be those who are most likely to have charge of the business of Polk county, and the selection of the right or the wrong men in this various offices will mean the differ ence between efficiency and success ful management, or otherwise.
 It is, then, important that men be chosen with qualifications and charae- ter that will best insure real service to the countryside taxpayers. Per sonalities, so far as prejudices go, should be eliminated, and each voter should so cast his vote as to protect his own interest as a taxpayer, and that of his county.
 When that is done, he has done his duty, and has taken the step that means the success or failure of self rule, of true democracy.
 And in the matter of local offices, the people of Polk county are well ac- quainted with the. individual candi- dates, with their records, and as to whether their affiliations are such as to lead to service to the public in the large sense, or service to individuals or selfish interests.
 In the governors race, basing be- liefs on the records and type of the men, it is inconceivable that a good citizen should hesitate so much as a second to cast his vote for Governor Brough. There is no other choice for the man who thinks and cares for the reputation of his state. This may seem strong but it. is true.
 The senator's race is likely to be hard-fought. Joe T. Robinson as United States Senator seems to stand well in Washington, and has world of warm supporters. Stephen Brun- didge, an old warhorse in Arkansas politics, is recognized by all as a strong man and one who has stood for upright politics and good govern ment. Either one will be a credit to Arkansas.
 There are other minor state offices to be filled, and willing candidates most of whom are unknown to Polk county voters, and probably will re- main so for the most part, whether the successful or unsuccessful candi- date. There is no denying that it is g good deal of game of chance for the average voter. He may or may no' pick the best man.
 But where the Polk county vctel has the chance to do fhe best for hi own interest as a citizen, and for hi county is in filling the local offices ! and if the wrong man should go in l i will be the fault of the majority, ant the minority may as well smile as tc say T told you so"-and try and d' better next time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which Is Better--Try an Experiment or Profit by Mena Citizens
 Exneriauee

Experience.
 Something new is an experiment.
 Must be proved to be as represent ed.
 The statement of manufacturer is not convincing proof of merit,
 But the endorsement of friends is- Now supposing you had bad back, A lame, weak, or aching one,
 Would you experiment on it?
 You will read of many so-called cures.
 Endorsed by strangers from far away places.
 It's different when the endorsement comes from home.
 Easy to prove local testimony.
 Read this Mena case:
 Mrs. ]. W. Cunningham, 1119 Jans- sen avenue, says: "I was suffering from soreness across my kidneys. l was stiff and lame in the morning and could neither stoop over nor lift anything. Another of my family was using Doan's Kidney Pills and l de- cided to try them. Deans helped me right away and the soreness in my back soon left me. Once in awhile now the pain comes back. but Doan's Kidney Pills never fail to give me prompt relief"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs. Cunningham had. Foster-MiI- burn Co. Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. I. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
TO VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY.

It is only few days now until elec- tion and it will be impossible for me to see each and every voter between now and the 2Sth. So take this method to advise all my friends and enemies as we'll, that if elected will make you the same Sheriff that l did before, treating each and all alike, and enforcing the law to the letter and without any special favors to friends or foes so far as my official duty is concerned.
 Now it seems to be worrying some of my political enemies about how l came to be running for Sheriff, when had good job. Now for their in- formation will say first, this job they talk so much about, only pays one third of what the Sheriff's office pays and keeps me away from home too much for what little pay there is to it. If it paid even one-half of what the Sheriff's office pays. would rath- CT work on as I have been doing, but can't afford it. I resigned and will be relieved June 1st or about that time.
 Now in the second place, quite a number of my friends asked me to run for Sheriff and they live in every township in Polk county, and feel sure when the vote is counted next Tuesday it will be thoroughly demon strated why I was running for Sher- if. I served you all four years as Sheriff and gave you the best service I could and then stepped down and out and went to work at something else. The first five months, after go- ing out of the Sheriff's office, worked on my farm and then was called to the place that have been filling as Dep uty U. s. Marshal. I did not nor new CT have sat around the Court House waiting for a public job to come around. I have always worked and have always had job of some kind, have never depended on some public office for living. However, if am elected to the office of Sheriff I will be found on the job.
 Trusting next Tuesday, May 18th, you wifi roll me up a good majority,
 remain, yours at command. J. A. THORNTON, Adv. Candidate for Sheriff.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
PRESIDENT WILSON
 IS PROUD TO FIGHT
Is for War to a Knockout and Wants No Limit on the Army-Will Stand By Russia as We'll As France
 Appeal for Red Cross.

New York, May 19.-"I am proud to fight for mankind" President WB- son told crowd that packed the Met ropolitan Opera House at the Red Cross meeting last night.
 "I cannot fight for a selfish pur- pose, but am proud to fight for mankind" the President said
 No Limit to Army.
 And as an indication of how Mir. Wilson's fighting spirit is growing, he added
 T have heard men say that we must put million men in France. Why limit it to that number? Every ship shall go on every voyage with every man and all the supplies it can car ry"
 Peace talk at this time is idle chat ter, the President said.
 "There are two duties with which we are face to face" he said. "The first duty is to win the war. The sec ond is to win it greatly and worthily." German Peace Offensive Will Fail.
 The United States, he said, will not be diverted by insincere talk of peace from the Teutonic powers. Their pro- posals, he declares, spring from a de- sire to have free hand in the East. q intend to stand by Russia as we'll as France" he said. The crowd rose and cheered.
 The duty that faces the Nation, he said, is for the people to serve each other No man, said he, should make fortune out of the war.
 Such fortune would be badge of dishonor to whoever such fortune was transmitted, he said.
 The President started speaking at 9:30 o'clock. He began by saying he did not come to New York to tell of the work of the Red Cross, but to tell what q think it all means"
 Liberal Giving Is Necessary.
 Liberal Giving to the Red Cross, the President said, is every mans duty.
 This is the war, said the President, that will save the world. The was Is being fought that the world may be peter place to live in, he added.
 On giving to the Red Cross, said the President, man is giving to him. self.
 One of the damning things against the Germans, he said, is that they have not respected the Red Cross.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
LIST OF JUDGES AND CLERKS
 NOT READY FOR PUBLICATION
Secretary Nance of the Democratic County Central Committee Says
 Work Not Completed. .

The Democratic County Central Committee met at the court house on Tuesday for the purpose of acting on the selection of judges and clerks for the Democratic primary to be held on May 28, and other matters.
 The Star, in the effort to secure the list of election officials for publica- tion, approached Secretary Walter Nance this morning, who assmed the papers representative that the work of the committee was practically tin- ished and the list would be ready in a very short time.
 Late this afternoon, however, Mir. Nance stated that the work was as yet incomplete and the list could not be had in time for publication today, or for the weekly issue of The Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
FRED J. SMITHS STATEMENT.
To the Democratic Voters of Polk
 County:

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
 County:
 During the last three weeks have met many of you in the interest of my candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Polk county. but on account of conditions beyond my control l was unable to make the canvass as thoro as l de- sired. It would have pleased me to have met every voter in the county
 In the interest of my candidacy l come to you with record of citizen ship and a record of public and semi public service that is open to the clos est scrutiny. In offering as candi- date for your consideration, l do so on a platform of integrity, economy and efficiency and the assurance that the interests of the taxpayers will be the first consideration in all official transactions, being firmly grounded in the plinciple laid down by Grover Cleveland that public office is public trust as against the theory that pub lie office is a private snap.
 The issue in this campaign will soon be closed. On Tuesday, May 28, you as voters and stockholders in the cor poration of Polk county, will make your choice of officials for the ensu- ing two years. If, in making this choice, you exercise the same busi- ness judgment and follow the same principles you would in the selection of officials in a private corporation or in the employment of hand on the farm, or in any other business, you will be doing your duty as voter and a citizen. A choice so made should meet the approval of the voters at the general election in November, and a choice so made should assure you the best public service.
 Whatever the outcome, close with the assurance that I will be found boosting every progressive movement in Polk county and the State of Ar kansas. FRED J. SMITH,
 Adv. Candidate for Circuit Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
Building improvement.

Work of an improvement nature has begun with the tearing down of the building that stood behind the Corner Grocery, the wall of which had been used as billboard. The property is owned by T. A. Allen and L. M. Clark, who contemplates building a warehouse to be used by the Corner Grocery. The change will add much to the appearance to that part of the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
DAVID LUNsFoRD DEAD.
Passed Away at Home Near Ink at 73
 Years of Age.

Parties were in from Ink Tues day to get easket from Undertaken Frazier for David Lunsford, who died at the family home near Ink on Mon day, at the age of 73 years, months and F days. Mir Lunsford was born and reared, it is said, in the immediate Ink neighborhood. A wife, five sons and two daughters survive the de- ceased. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning by the Rev. Charles Burnett, burial following in the Concord cemetery. Mr. Lunsford was well and favorably known turnout the county, and had seen the growth and development of the various sec- tions from the frontier to the mod ern school houses and more signs of civilization.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
ALLIES BUSY AS HUNS HESITATE
While Waiting for Expected German Offensive They Improve Condition by Constant NibbIing at the
 Enemy Lines.

New York. May 21.-The delay in the expected German offensive ap- parently is giving the allies little con cern, as they improve their positions here and there by strong local at Jacks, says the Associated Press re- port
 Whether the Germans are prepared to renew the heavy fighting is not yet clear, but strangely they do not react against the Anglo-French nib bling tactics.
 On the Lys front between Mount Kimmel and the heights of Mount Rouge and Scherpenberg, the French have greatly improved their positions in a forward movement along a front of two miles. Not only were import ant gains made, but more than 400 German prisoners were captured.
 The enemy has yet made no count CT attack there, nor has he made any effort to retake the village of Vile Sur-Ancre on the Somme front, cap tured in a gallant attack by the Aus Ouhudy
 Violent Artillery Action.
 Between the Somme and Arras the British are harassing the Germans by rushing their outposts, and the French have been successful in similar opera tions in the region of Lys in the Champagne. The artillery action has been violent south of the Somme and northwest of Arras. To Bethune has come the fate of so many other towns and cities in northern France, and it is now a mass of ruins as a result of the German bombardment.
 German Airmen Rested
 There is no let up in the intense ar tillery fire. In air fighting the Brit ish aviators have destroyed 27 Ger man airplanes and driven down three others out of control, as well as burning three balloons. Bombing sec tions have also destroyed lines of com- munications.
 I On the Italian and Macedonian l fronts there have been strong patro actions.
 { In their raid on London Sunda, night the Germans lost five planes Two others are reported to have beer brought down at sea.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-23
More Enlisting Now.

Recruiting Officer Perry A. finders, who had been on a recruiting trip in the southern part of the county, re- ports four enlistments at Wickes on May IS, they being William M. Bry- ant, James s. Ross, Roy E. Rose, and Robert Sanford. The boys were sent to Little Rock on Monday, May 20. Despite the haidicap of not allowing drafted men to enlist, the number of recruits is gradually growing, the passing of the law that those becom- ing twenty-one since June 5 should register serving to help in the enlist ing