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The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
FRENCH TROOPS
 HIT GERMAN LINE
In Smashing Blow North of Paris Drive Enemy Back a Mile and Take Pris0ners-Tanks
 Were Used.

New York, July 9.-French troops hit the German lines a smashing blow early this morning in the area almost directhly north of Paris where the Germans were stopped after five days of fighting in their thrust toward the capital in the last and least success ful of all their 1918 offensives, about q month ago, says the Associated Press summary.
 The attack was delivered along a two and one-holf mile front and at some points General Petain's troops pushed into the enemy positions for the distance of a mile. Two farms were captured and a counter attack which was delivered against one of them was repulsed Some 50 prison ers were taken.
 French Take High Ground.
 The area chosen for the blow was just south of the Matz river region, northwest of .he Campiegne forest on the front between Montdidier and the Csc. The point of the German wedge projected here in the neighbor- hood of Antheuil and it was just to west of this town, astride the Com paigne road that the French drove in, taking valuable high ground on both sides of the highway
 The attacking forces were assist cd by tanks in their drive. Apparently all the terrain gained has been main tained intact.
 The new advance will serve still further to protect the important rail way junction of Estree-St. denine which lies seven miles southwest of Antheuil.
 Further to the southeast along the line the French gained additional line the French gained additional ground on the Marne front east of the Reitz forest, by forcing the Ger mans back further in the vicinity of the Chavigny farm.
 On the British front there were only raiding operations. The Germans, how ever, apparently are contemplating a further effort to regain the positions recently taken by the Australians with American assistance, in the Amiens area south of the Somme German guns last night were actively bombarding the British lins in this region.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
----s--~------fl FARMERS AND WHEAT.
Hamp Williams Answers Questions
 by Col. Pole McPhetrige.

Hon. Pole MePhetrige, Mena. Ark.
 My Dear Friend:-I am delighted to answer any question that I can that you may ask. To your first ques- ion, a farmer is entitled to have enough wheat ground of his own rais- ing to bread himself and dependents until October l, at a rate of twelve pounds per person per month. The second question: Yes, he has a right to pay for threshing and harvesting in wheat at government prices.
 The Southern Food Administrators met at Vicksburg and recommended the above rule to apply now. We also recommended to the department that the southern wheat growers should be permitted to keep enough wheat to bread themselves and de- pendents for twelve months. They should also keep enough for seed and enough to supply their neighbors with seed. However, the department has not passed on but the one propo- sition, that is the question you asked me about the amount the farmer can have ground at this time.
 We hope to have report on the present wheat crop by October 1 at which time new rules will go into ef feet and am perfectly confident that the recommendations that the South ern Food Administrators made will be granted.
 When I can serve you don't hesi- tate to command me,
 Yours truly,
 Hamp Williams.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
GERMANY OWNER
 OF GOTHAM PAPER
Sensational Charges in Connection New York Evening Mail-Publish- CT Arrested, but Declares Loyalty
 to the United States.


 New York, July 9.-Thru the check ing of financial transactions, interna- tional in scope. by which it is alleged the New York Eevning Mail became the property of the Imperial German government, state and federal author ities caused the arrest late yesterday of pr. Edward A. RumeIy. An inti nation that bail of $10O,000 will be demanded when Dr. Rumely is ar raigned today on perjury chanrge in dieated the seriousness with which the government views the case.
 Owned by Berlin Government.
 Instead of being American owned. as Dr. Rumley, who is vice president. secretary and publisher of the Even ing Mail, is alleged to have stated to A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property custodian, the Mail is in fact, accord ing to Merton K. Lewis, state attor ney general. and Harold Harper. as- sistant United States district attor- ney, IS owned by the Imperial German government. The arrest of Dr. Rune ley, which caused sensation in news paper circles here, followed several weeks of investigation covering the financial transactions fer the pur- chase of the Evening Mail
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
boARD CAMP HOME GUARD.
'p'ain ", M- Tomlinson Reports 5l Members-Regular Drill.

board Camp bids fair to be the first immunity ssi0il in Polk county to receive GInclai Is authorization for full-fiedged n,me Guard company.
 ,n'- Oaptain W. M. Tomlinson, in Mena ~ s wee week, exhibited the company ros- Sss VI, with fifty-one names, each having othol sn pnyisical examination and being coa'ae avlwise legally inducted into the iinap iriV"npany. Aside from Captain Tom as' I'sOn' the following officers have been s@Osen; c%", <. Perry, first lieutenant; Dr. " rar'es r sanford, second lieutenant: E,ra.. m Y. nliton, W. A. Tomlinson, Henry eas" ys,oel' L. j. Lofts and Harcus Miller.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
RESISTERS
 FIGHT OFFICERS
Sheriff's Posse Surrounded House Where Outlaws Were Hiding and Are Fired on With Fatal Re-
 sults-500 Men in Man Hunt.

Little Rock, July S.-Captain Frank T. Terry, with two attachments of the Little Rock machine gun company of the Fourth Arkansas regiment, ar rived at Pearson this morning, join ing the county officers and posses there in the search for the band of draft resitsers who yesterday engaged in two pitched battles with Sheriff K. W. Duke and his posse, during which one man was killed and two others are believed to have been slain.
 The draft resisters left their strong hold during the night, scattering in- to the hills in small bands, making it impossible for large force to operate against them.
 If any of the draft resisters were killed in the battles Sunday, their bodies were removed before abandon ing the house held by them Bloody bed clothing in the house indicates that perhaps several of them were wounded.
 The forces now in the field after the resisters number more than 500, most of them trained in mountain warfare. and all are armed with high power rifles.
 There are supposed to be about 50 in the band of draft resisters, and they arc reported to have the sym pathy of the mountaineers generally, which makes it very difficult task to locate them.
 The first pitched battle between the resisters and the officers occurred on Sunday morning about dawn, when Sheriff Duke of Cleburne county, ac- eompanied by posse, surrounded the farm home of Thomas Atkinson, eight miles west of Heber Springs and three miles south of Pearson.
 The sheriff had been informed that the draft resisters were being har- bored by Atkinson in his home, and he drove to the scene in an outo. Ar irving there, the house was surround ed, and those inside were commanded by the sheriff to come out and sur render. A volley was fired into the posse by those in the Atkinson home, and Porter Hazelwood, 26, who was driving the sheriff's car, was hit by two bullets in the groin and succumb- ed to the wounds later.
 Sheriff Duke, realizing his posse was outnumbered three to one, with drew his men and returned to Heber Springs for achievements
 About noon the sheriff headed a second posse to the Atkinson home, and upon arrival there, found the re- sisters, their numbers also augmented by several other mountaineers, con- cealed in trees. in the thickets nearby and some in ditch near the house.
 Thomas Atkinson. man about 55 years of age. and his 18-year-old son took up a position behind board fence and opened fire on the posse men as the approached the house. The possemen returned the fire, and the farmer and his son each were seen to throw up their guns and fall to the ground. Neither was seen to rise again, and Sheriff Duke believes that both were killed.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
POLK COUNTY AND M. 5. s. CAMPAIGN
n;str;cts. Wickes Special No 79, l No 9. Go Over the Top-Only - ,hs New Subscriptions Shown
 in the Report.

chairman R. Golf of the War Saw s.r. Stamp campaign in Polk county k.a. prepared tabulated statement ' tbe new pledges to date. O' w;ckes Si Special District is the sec .a "a 90 over the top, and it IS said "1 z ,hst district there was not a dis s.artipg J, voice, every person listed < ssaD,g ;nr;ng and many for more than as- ;gnsd by the committee. District Ese a ;s the other honor district, 30 M ."r.;I;as here signing for $3,290, & .'Sae ' inc quota was but $2,300.
 M Mr Golf has a report from the
 ..ass chairman based on figures com
 ,,ilsd On July 9 that shows Arkansas
 haS se per cent of her quota with ol ,'Is counties out of 75 not yet reported.
 Tho following interesting letter was receiyed by Mr Golf;
 aWickes, Ark, July 6, 1913. zA4atr R. Golf, Mena, Arkansas. aDear Sir:-We are very glad to sdyise you that at a meeting held by tbe Board of Directors of Wickes SDeciaI School District, No. 79, Nirkes. Ark. on June 2S, that every family in the district was represented and that by counting previous sales .and new pledges that were secured |on that date, our quota was over-sub- |scribed
 Everyone was ready and willing to pledge all that was possible for them to meet and in some instances parties pledged more than the board had expected they could.
 eve are very glad we did not have to report any slackers in this War Savings Stamp drive, as everyone seemed glad to help out at this time when the government needed their help.
 Very truly yours, 'Wickes Special Sschool Dist. No. 79." ]"
 Subscriptions Reported.
 The subscriptions in Polk county as al o~.n.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
MONSTER LOCOMOTIVES
 FOR KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
New Super-Mallet Type Will Weigh 300 Tons and Handle 2SOO Tons
 on Mountain Division.

Tuesday afternoon about o'clock an immense new super-mallet loco motive passed thru, going from Heav- ener to DeQueen. It is stated that this engine is probably the largest used upon any railroad in the state, being much larger than the ones here tofore used upon the Kansas City Southern railway, and with freight carrying capacity of about fifty per cent greater. The engine has sixteen drivers and weighs about 300 tons, and can handle 2S00 tons on this mountain division. The railway has contracted for seven of these monster engines and they will soon arrive an be placed upon this division.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Search in Progress.

Little Rock, July 8.--State and county officers, civilians and members of the Arkansas National Guard ma chine gun company still are search ing in the hills of Cleburne county for the band or draft resisters. who Sunday engaged in two pitched bat ties with county officers, during which a member of the sheriff's posse was killed. and it is believed, two members of the band of resisters met their deaths.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Notice to the Public.

l wish to hereby notify the public that it was positively against my will that my daughter, Grace Linam, ran away and married Martin Bedding, the alleged president of the Polk County w. c. U. wish to state fur ther that my relatives and I are true patriotic citizens and expect to die on no other side than that of the grand old Stars and Stripes.
 w. l.. Linam.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
He Makes a Discovery.
Lines Are Advanced.

London, July s.-The Australians last night advanced their lines astride the Somme on three thousand yard front, says an official report today.
 The German artillery was active in the Somme region last night. The latest Australian advance is to q depth of six hundred yards. The op- eration moved the defenses ahead on the river to correspond with the push made July 1.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

J. F.. Taylor, justice of the peace of Eagle township was in Mena Monday to make his quarterly report to the County court. Mir. Taylor reports that in spite of the dry weather he has the best prospect of cotton he has ts,ssr f1g4ss. ff s isess hiess tAaatt tassast planted on May 13 which is now knee high and full of blooms. It is the Trice variety.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Tor Liberty Bond Issue.

Washington. July 5.-The adminis- tration bill authorizing issuance of $S, 900, 900 additional Liberty bonds and sf.500,000,00 more for loans to allies recently passed by the Senate without amendment or roll call, and now goes to President Wilson for his approval
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
RED CROSS GOODS WANTED.
''' Louis Division Gives List Fxneet- Su from Mena and PoIlx count.

e.a d"e Southwestern Division of the notisel M eioss; a, located at St. St Louis, has a0'ined ,a" the officers of the Mena chan oooa q eo the quota of Red Cross ors.sS; s" expected to be produced by the tbs H HbsanlIatlon raa, in Polk county during temha ~",'''ns ln of July, August and Sep inc a,.; me list includes the follow bpl0,ai ,ar'ieies' 120 girls chemises. 60 chilas plsss case shirts. 3 layettes. 60 oa;A ralaren's dresses, 276 sweaters 1so m
 VI socks and 30 comfort kits
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
IS SENTENCED TO DIE.
Austrians Convict Italian of Treason
 Who Never Served in Army.

Geneva, July 9.--Feruceio Cirelli, 20 years of age, an Italian patriot, has been tried for treason in an Aus trian military court and condemned to hang.
 He entered the Italian army early in the war, distinguishing himself.
 When the sentence was pronounced, he cried. Long live Italyl"
 It is claipaed here that his execu- tion is a violation of international law, as he never served in the Aus frial army.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
1.000 Austrians Taken.

Rome, July S.--The Italian and French troops in Albania on July 6 began an operation between the coast and the Tomorica valley, says an off, cial announcement today The opera tion still is in progress and more than 1000 Austrians have been taken eanfiva
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
DEADLY PASSENGER COLLISION
One Report Says 100 Killed at Nash
 vile, Tenn, Accident.

Nashivelle, Tenn, July 9-Twenty- five persons are believed to have been killed and 75 injured when passenger trains on the Nashville, Chattanooga, & St. Louis collided near here.
 Most of the dead are believed to be negroes.
 The entire crew of one train is re- ported to have been killed.
 One train was en route to Memphis, and the other train was from Mem phis.
 Later reports said the death list may reach as high as 35 and the in- jured as high as 75.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Bed Cross Auction Sale.

The Acorn Red Cross chapter vii. give an auction sale in front of the Shields store Saturday, July 20. Sale begins promptly at D. m. All dona- tions, from a bottle of perfume to I Liberty Bond" will be gladly re- ceived. Remember the date, and come with we'll filled pocket books.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
SAW FIVE U-BOATS SENT DOWN | $. Transport Sank Three and De-
 stroyers Sent Two to Bottom.


 An Atlantic Port, July 4-Destruc- tion in European waters of five Ger man submarines by British trans ports, and by American and British destroyers conveying. them, was de- scrlbed by passenger who arrived here today on an English liner. The transport, one of which was carrying seven thousand American soldiers to Europe, accounted for three of the U-boats. and the destroyers sank the other two, according to the voyagers. Officers of the liner confirmed their stories.
 The passengers witnessed the tor pedoing of the 5,436-ton British freighter Orissa, which was part of their convoy, when the fleet was ap- proximately a day out, steaming west from the British Isles.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

ENCOURAGING TO ENGLAND.
However, Magnitude of Americas
 War Preparations Not Understood.

War Preparations Not Understood.
 London, July 9.--The members of the delegation to the Social Demo- crotic League of America declare in- tense interest was manifested in Eng land over America's war preparations, but, despite the publicity on the mat ter the magnitude of the prepara- tions is not generally known.
 The story of Americas progress to- ward democracy is encouraging to the English socialists and laborers.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Republican Committee Meeting.

The Polk County Republican Cen traI Committee will meet at the court house on Saturday, July 27, at p m, for the purpose of transacting such buisness as may come before the com mittee. Each member is urged to at- tend. D. E. Myers, Chairman.
 Phil. Stevenson, Sec. Adv. 164-3 28-1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Americans Expectant.

With the American Army in France, July 8.--The American front is tense- ly expecting a renewal of the German drive. Comparative quiet reigns in all the American sectors today, however
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
100 Reported Killed.

Nashville, Tenn, July D. Estimates this afternoon placed the number of dead in the wreck at 100. most of whom were negroes.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
AN AMERICAN BLUFF"
German Papers Profess to Doubt Ina
 Million Tanks Are Abroad.

Washington, July S.The publica- tion in Swiss newspapers of the text of Secretary Bakers letter to Presi- dent Wilson, saying there are more than million American soldiers now in France, has forced the German au- thorities to permit of it's publication in Germany.
 The Koelnische Zeitung says it is only the usual "American bluff," add ing Eve know from reliable sources the figures are exaggerated"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
AMERICANS GIVE
 HUNS A SURPRISE
Go in After Men Taken Prisoner and Bring Them Back, as we'll as Cap tors-U. s. Corporal Makes
 Discovery.

With the British Army in France, July S.--In the German attack against the new positions gained by the Aus trailians and Americans around Ham, el, two American and five Australians were captured by the enemy Volun- teers were called for and an Ameri- can party, led by Corporal Raymond Powell, brought back the captured men and a German officer, while twelve Australians brought the num- Der of German prisoners to fifty.
 The guns had put dow na heavy barrage. but the corporal led his chaps straight thru the fierce fire and charged hotfoot after the retreating enemy The Germans retired to strong point, but the corporal with the other Yankees went in sitter them.
 The story of this incident which oc- cured Thursday night, was related by an American officer who took part in the fighting. He also recounted a story he had heard of the grit of an American corporal. He continued:
 U S. Corporaps Fine Work.
 "An Australian officer was telling me about one of our corporals whS ! did what was considered a fine piece of work This lad had charge of { machine gun squad. Early in tho push all his comrades were knocked out by shell fire and he was left alone with the gun
 ''He knew that the gun was needed so he started forward with it himeslf. Il was no light job, but he kept set ting it up and working it until he got thru to the objective where he made his final stand. He was pumping away religiously at the Boches and the Aus tralian officer was watching him with interest for he knew he was green man and admired the way he was carrying on. Suddenly the corporal raised himself up and then dropped to his knee again with his head hang ing.
 He Makes Discovery.
 "What's the matter, Yank? Are you hit?" called the officer
 No sir, replied the corporal quickly, but do you know this alarmed thing don't kick at all'
 After fighting magnificently with his gun for so long the corporal had just made that big discovery and he simply stopped firing for moment to inspect his gun with new interest"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
NAVAL COMMANDER EXECUTED
Captain Stchaenig Put to Death by
 the Rolsheviki.

London, July 4.-Captain Stchaenig, former commander of the Russia Bal tic fleet, convicted of opposing the Bolsheviki governmept, was executed today.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

Full Blood Anconas, White Orping- tons, Light Brahams and Hamburg Chickens for sale. Those wishing so as to get the pick of best birds. Eggs $1.50 per setting. E. B. Staples, Grannis, Ark. Adv2S-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Placed Records with Goyernme

New York, July 9-Assertions that pr Edward Rumely, publisher of the Evening Mail, had placed his records at the disposal of the department of justice during a visit to Washington, led to reduction of his bond to $35,- GOO today.
 Rumely, while awaiting bail, told the newspaper men here that he dic- tated and controlled the Mails edi- torial policy, and that he had been squarely behind the American govern ment, and declared that in his return to alien custodian he would be found truthful.
 He declined to discuss his associa- tions with Count Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, and with Heinrich Albert, thru whom the Mail is alleged to have been financed.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
IN PERFECT ACCORD.
New Panama Assembly Will Indorse
 Action of the United States.

Panama, July s.-The new Panama Assembly will be in perfect accord with the United States in enforcing order, E. A. Morales, the leader, an nounces.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
REALIZE HOPES SOON.
French Aviator Thinks American Air
 men Will Change Wars Aspects.

Paris, July 9.--The hopes founded on the American aerial aid soon will be realized, says Captain Hearteaux. ji famous French flyer who has just returned from America.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

For SaIe-Coolest location in Park
 Circle; rooms, 2 porches, one 12x ID 5feepfnk pUIcTis tWU tOf1assIs foss : fine water. See owner for bargain; furnished or not; ,708 Janssen Ave. Adv. 28-1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
William Hilton naaa

of poll I.am Hilton of Board Camp. one ored n nsal soInty's old settlers, an hon. his has "selui citizen, died Tuesday at aged '.'ss as near Board Camp. He was widou ~ooue 70 years and leaves n is ir ana several children. One son hcms twice sr, and two live in Okla ret sn, ine Star has been unable to abova s particulars, except as stated
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
urove's TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and sa- richins the blood. You can soon feel it's Strength enins Invieoratine Effect Price e0c.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

Herteaux was stationed for months at various Texas fields, and is we'll known in that state.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

]. A. Wright, two miles west of Mena, wishes to sell a medium sized mule to enable him to move his fam fly to Oklahoma to the home of his daughter. He is paralyzed Anybody in need of mule will do kindly act to purchase. Adv. 161-1 2S-1
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
.sis4.4aO7s

State of Arkansas, County of Polk ss.
 We. ]. O. Gates. President and |. II. Johnson. Cashier, of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of cur knowledge and belief.
 J. o. Gates, President.
 L. H. Johnson, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of July, 1918 My commission expires, Sept. lB, 1920 fseal1 ". l.. Nichols.
 NoIhR5 dbs-ts Attest: c. II. Johnson, M. J Dover. J. 0. Gates, Directors.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11

For Sale--Fine Jersey COW, fresh;
 heifer calf John Myatt. A mile south of Divers Chapel 1922 28-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
Scenes of Execution.

The three traps were sprung simul- taneously at 9:09 q. m, and death was almost instantaneous in each case. The negroes marched to the scaffolds singing God Have Mercy on My Soul"
 The negroes were Nelson Johnson, of Tuscumbia, Ala, Stanley Tramble, of Stroud, Ala, and Fred Allen, of Georgiana, Ala, all selective service men.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-11
HANG NEGRO SOLDIERS
 ATTACK ON WHITE GIRL
Under Orders, Practically the Entire Division Witnessed the Ex-
 ecution.

Camp Dodge, la, July 5.-Three negro soldiers, convicted by court martial of "assaulting and outraging" a 17-year-old white girl on the can tonment grounds the night of May 24, were hanged here today with virtual ly the entire division witnessing the executions.